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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001COHASSET TOWN REPORT 2001 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 31,2001 Town of Cohasset incorporated 1770 Population January 2001 —7789 President of the United States of America George W.Bush Massachusetts Senators Edward M.Kennedy John F.Kerry Tenth Congressional District Representative William D.Delahunt Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District Senator Robert L.Hedlund Third Plymouth Representational District Representative Garrett Bradley Annual Town Meeting Last Saturday In March Election of Officers Within 35 days of the Annual Town Meeting IN MEMORIAM Anthony F.Fasciano -January 1,2001 Town Hall Building Committee Dennis W.Kuntz -January 3,2001 School Teacher Gertrude Waldfogei -May 8,2001 Election Worker Gertrude E.Young -September 3,2001 School Teacher Patricia C.Buclciey -September 12,2001 Conservation Commission Republican Town Committee Jean B.Cotton -October 6,2001 Advisory Board League of Woman Voters Social Service League John Mullett -October 28,2001 Personnel Committee ELECTED OFFICIALS-TOWN OF COHASSET SELECTMEN -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Frederick R.Koed 2002 Roseanne M.McMorris 2002 Michael H.Sullivan 2003 Merle S.Brown 2004 Thomas J.Callahan 2004 MODERATOR -3 YEAR TERM George L.Mariette,III 2002 TOWN CLERK -3 YEAR TERM Marion L.Douglas 2002 ASSESSORS -3 YEAR TERM William B.Smith 2002 Michael C.Patrolia 2003 Elsa Miller 2004 SCHOOL COMMITTEE -3 YEAR TERM Stephanie B.Noble 2002 Richard F.Flynn 2003 Chartis L.Tebbetts 2003 Mark DeGiacomo 2004 Patricia Martin 2004 TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY -3 YEAR TERM Sheila Evans 2002 Roger L.Lowe 2002 Roger S.Whitley 2002 Agnes McCann 2003 Patience G.Towie 2003 Carol Riley 2003 June S.Hubbard 2004 Sarah R.Pease 2004 Barbara Power 2004 BOARD OF HEALTH -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Robin R.Lawrence 2002 Margaret S.Chapman 2003 Stephen N.Bobo 2004 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY -5 YEAR TERM Ralph Peroncello 2002 Richard Silvia 2003 Ann Barrett 2004 Joanne Young 2005 John Muncey 2006 PLANNING BOARD -5 YEAR TERM Alfred S.Moore 2002 Robert H.Sturdy 2003 William Good 2004 C.Christopher Ford 2005 Peter J.Pratt 2006 RECREATION COMMISSION -5 YEAR TERM David R.Marks 2002 Lillian Murray Curley 2002 Mary K.Muncey 2002 Richard Barrow 2003 Anthony J.Carbone 2004 Wallace B.St.John 2005 Frederick H.Grassie,Jr.2006 SEWER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Raymond Kasperowicz 2002 R.Gary Vanderwell,Jr.2003 Sean Cunning 2004 WATER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM Glenn A.Pratt 2002 John K.McNabb,Jr.2003 Robert E.Kassameyer 2004 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Town Manager/Chief Procurement Officer Term Expires Mark W.Haddad 2002 Town Counsel Paul R.DeRensis 2002 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER ADA Co-coordinator Robert M.Egan 2002 Animal Control Officer Paul W.Murphy 2002 Assessor/Appraiser Cheryl Pooler 2003 Board of Health Director Joseph Godzik 2003 Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Robert M.Egan 2002 Chief of Police Brian W.Noonan 2002 Sergeants of Police Under Civil Service David C.Cogill John C.Conte Robert W.Jackson David J.Pomarico Patrolmen Under Civil Service Term Expires Lawrence D.Ainsiie Brian Curran Frederick H.Grassie Garrett A.Hunt Gregory J.Lennon Lisa M.Mates James P.McLean Shellee L.Peters William P.Quigley John H.Small Christy J.Tarantino Jeffrey R.Treanor Richard Yocum Civilian Dispatch Adrianne Davenport Patricia Douglas Sasha Geddes Kristen Green Thomas WIgmore Constable -3 Year Term Maria A.Plante 2003 Civil Defense and Emergency Preparedness Arthur H.Lehr.Jr.2002 Council of Elder Affairs Kathleen Bryanton 2003 D.P.W.Superintendent Harold W.Litchfield ^2002 Director of Finance/Town Accountant Term Expires J.Michael Buckley,Jr.2003 Fence Viewers Kearin A.Dunn 2002 Glenn A.Pratt 2002 Fire Chief Roger W.Lincoln 2002 Fire Department Under Civil Service Randy Belanger Paul T.Bllodeau Shawn Brennan Richard Covino James F.Curley Hugh Devlin John J.Dockray Thomas P.Finegan James E.Fieri James Lee Gurry John M.Hernan William T.Litchfield Frances X.Mahoney,Jr. Matthew B.Marr Laura C.Morrison Robert F.Protulis William J.Protulis Randall W.Rosano James P.Runey Robert D.Silvia Edward J.Struzik Mark H.Trask Eric Wenzlow Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Captain/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter Captain Captain/EMT Firefighter Captain Firefighter/EMT Forest Warden Roger W.Lincoln Harbor IVIaster John H.Winters III 2004 Assistant Harbor Masters Term Expires Robert D.Baggs 2002 Clifford J.Dickson 2002 Lorren S.Gibbons 2002 Robert A.Johnson 2002 William Kelly 2002 John D.Muncey 2002 Christy J.Tarantino 2002 Keeper of the Town Clock Noel A.Ripley 2002 Library Director Janet Husband 2003 Lockup Keepers Brian W.Noonan Robert W.Jackson Measures of Wood and Bark Brian W.Noonan Plumbing and Gas Inspector William Higgins 2002 Sealer of Weights and Measures Robert M.Egan 2002 Shellfish Constables Clifford Dickson 2003 John H.Winters,III 2004 Shellfish Deputy Rocco R.Laugelle 2003 Robert D.Baggs 2003 John H.Winters,III 2004 Town Archivist Term Expires 'David H.Wadsworth .2002 Town Planner Elizabeth B.Harrington 2004 Treasurer/Collector Joseph A.Davit,Jr.2002 Director of Veteran Services Noel A.Ripley 2002 BOARDS,COMMISSIONS,COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Advisory Board on County Expenditures Merle S.Brown 2003 Cohasset Cultural Councel Suzanne 8.Terry 2002 David T.Lehr 2002 Michael R.Westcott 2002 Celine Eymer 2002 Doug Eymer 2002 Laurel Martinez 2002 Mary A.Foley 2003 Diane M.Kennedy 2003 Shirley T.Tewksbury 2003 Three (3)Vacancies Cemetery Study Committee Joseph M.Curley James H.Oilman Julianna D.Hassan Joseph L.Jerz Glenn A.Pratt Civilian Dispatch Committee Term Expires Brian W.Noonan -Police Chief Roger W.Lincoln -Fire Chief Mark W.Haddad -Town Manager Cohasset Common Historic District Commission Gall Parks (District Resident)2003 Mary Jane Larson (District Resident)2003 Jacqueline B.Clark (Licensed Realtor)2003 Marian Atkinson (District Resident)2004 Gary W.Gardner (Architect)2004 D.Alex Adkins (District Resident)2004 John Hovorka (Historical Society)2004 Two (2)Alternate Vacancies Community Preservation Committee Stuart Ivemey,Resident 2002 David McMorris,Resident 2002 Jeff Wahl,Resident 2002 Al Moore,Planning Board 2003 Nancy Barrett,Senior Housing 2003 Paula Kozol,Historical Commission 2003 Jim Dedes,Conservation Committee 2004 Deborah Cook,Open Space Committee 2004 Thomas J.Callahan,Selectmen 2004 Conservation Commission Deborah S.Cook 2002 Susan G.Cope 2003 James G.Dedes 2003 Edward Graham 2004 Veneta Roebuck 2004 Virginia A.Brophy 2004 One (1)Vacancy Commission on Disabilities Lance Norris 2003 Four (4)Vacancies 10 Drug and Alcohol Committee Term Expires Laura C.Macione 2002 Nancy Hertig 2003 Rev.E.Clifford Cutler 2003 Jody Butman 2003 Derry Schwantner 2003 Thomas J.Callahan (Selectmen Liaison) Sally Sisson (PSO Liaison) Vickie Neaves (PSO Liaison) Chartis Tebbetts (School Comm.Liaison) Patricia Martin (School Comm.Liaison) Kathryn F.Trefry (TCP) T.David Raftey,D.A.'s Office Elder Affairs,Council on John W.Coe 2002 Barbara C.Elliott 2002 Margaret R.Charles 2002 Joseph D.Buckley 2003 Rev.Garry Ritts 2003 Katherine B.Becker 2003 Nancy Barrett 2003 Anna A.Abbruzzese 2004 Patricia Sargeant Mary H.Ahearn,SSES Jane H.Hamilton,Associate Government island Advisory Committee Robert M.Davenport 2002 Peter G.Whitman 2003 Constance M.Afshar 2003 Noel A.Ripley 2003 Hamilton T.Tewksbury 2004 Richard P.Barrow 2004 John H.Winters,III,Harbor Master Growth and Development Task Force Clark H.Brewer Richard W.Swanborg Michael R.Westcott 11 Hagerty Property Committee Term Expires Joseph A.Migliaccio Richard P.Barrow James Russell BonettI Paul L.Pattison Veneta P.Roebuck Hamilton T.Tewksbury Harbor Committee Scott A.Herzog 2002 Laurence J.Mitchell 2002 Mary K.Muncey 2002 Lorren S.Gibbons 2003 Gail Parks 2003 John Bertolami 2003 Daniel S.Evans 2004 Peter Wood 2004 John H.Winters,III,Harbor Master Historical Commission Rebecca Bates-McArthur 2003 David Wadsworth 2003 John H.Connell 2003 Mark St.Onge 2003 Noel A.Ripley 2004 Hamilton T.Tewksbury 2004 Paula Kozol 2004 IVIBTA Representative Louis E.Eaton 2002 IVIBTA IVIitigation Committee Thomas Gruber James G.Dedes Marty Corry Peter Guild Roger W.Lincoln John Conte Metropolitan Area Planning Council Patricia M.Keville 2002 12 Open Space Committee Term Expires Deborah Cook Jeffrey Donze Kathryn Dunn Ellen Freda Martha Hurtig James Shipsky Police/Fire Station Study Committee Brian W.Noonan,Police Chief Roger W.Lincoln,Fire Chief Virginia A.Brophy George L.McGoldrick Jean Najjar Roger Lowe Bob Egan,Building Inspector Mark W.Haddad,Town Manager Roseanne M.McMorris,Selectman Recycling Committee John K.McNabb.Jr. Merle S.Brown Arthur L.Lehr David Bigley F.Allen MacDonald Carol Martin Sharyn K.Studley Jean White One (1)Vacancy Registrar of Voters Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk EdytheFord 2002 Margaret R.Charles 2003 Judith Volungis 2004 13 Senior Housing Committee Term Expires Nancy Barrett 2002 Margaret R.Charles 2002 Roseanne M.McMorris 2002 Wayne Sawchuk 2003 Freda A.Zotos 2003 Edward T.Mulvey 2003 Joseph R.Nedrow 2004 Two (2)Vacancies South Shore Recycling Co-operative John K.McNabb,Jr. Merle 8.Brown South Shore Regional School District Rep. David M.Kneeland 2004 Tree Advisory Committee Phyllis Peck Ann Pompeo Vivian Bobo Barbara Dillon Polly Logan Margaret Moore Virginia Norman Fran OToole Annette Sechen Patricia Stewart Penny Place Town History Committee Wigmore A.Pierson,Chairman 2002 Molly M.Pierson 2002 Ernest J.Grassey 2002 Julia Gleason 2003 Louis Eaton,Jr.2003 James W.Hamilton 2003 Louis S.Harvey 2003 Harold E.Coughlin 2003 Hubert P.van der Lugt 2004 Jacqueline N.Dormitzer 2004 Ann Pompeo 2004 Margot Cheel 2004 14 Village Revitalizatlon Task Force Term Expires Timothy O'Brien Noel Ripley Rebecca Bates-MacCarthur Joseph Coggins Merle S.Brown Josiah Stevenson Lucia Flibbot Richard Swanborg Elizabeth Harrington Water Resources Protection Committee John McNabb,Jr. James C.Kinch Stephen Bobo John Chapman Three (3)Vacancies Youth Resources Committee John M.Worley Michael McMillen Matthew Ogrodnik Rick Grassie Elizabeth Bates Anthony Carbone Steve Etkkind Jody Butman Zoning Board of Appeals S.Woodworth Chittick 2002 J.Anson Whealier 2002 Benjamin H.Lacy 2003 Lisa H.Dick 2003 Barbara M.Power 2004 Jane O.Goedecke 2004 15 BOARDS,COMMITTEES,COMMISSIONS,REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY AUTHORITIES OTHER THAN BOARD OF SELECTMEN Advisory Committee Term Expires Richard Avery 2002 William Foley 2002 Susan Kent 2002 Debra A.Shadd 2003 Alexander C.Koines 2003 Gait Grant 2004 Susan M.Turgiss 2004 Maureen Jerz 2004 Donna McGee 2004 Bylaw Committee Jacqueline M.Dormltzer 2001 Louis R.Eaton 2003 Marlon L.Douglas Paul R.DeRensis One (1)Vacancy Capital Budget Committee Michael Fechter .2002 Mark A.Baker 2003 David Bergers 2003 Samuel C.Pease 2004 Steve Gaumer 2004 Design Review Board Robert Stansell 2002 Maxwell R.Pounder 2002 Josiah Stevenson 2002 Robert C.Hunter 2002 Kathleen Fox .2003 Robert Egan,Building Inspector Committee to Survey Structure and Functions of Town Government Paul A.Donovan 2003 William Lean,Jr.2003 Seven (7)Vacancies 16 School Building Committee Term Expires Adrienne MacCarthy(appo/nfec/by Moderator)2002 Donna 0'Donnell(appo//7ted by Moderator)2002 Kathleen E.G\j\nee(appointed by Moderator)2004 Joanne Chittick {appointed by School Comm.)2003 Scott Co\\\ns(appointed by School Comm.)2002 Robert Spoffor6(appointed by School Comm.)2004 David Chase(appointed by Selectmen)2002 Denise K.Parker(appointed by Selectmen)2002 Particia Chase(appolnted by Selectmen)2003 17 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS Selectmen reappointed Margaret Charles for a three-year term.The Board of Registrars appointed her as chairwoman. The following elections and town meetings were held: Annual Town Meeting,March 31,2001 Annual Town Election,April 7,2001 Recount,April 29,2001 Special Town Meeting,November 5,2001 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. Voter registration may be done at the Town Hall during regular business hours.Also,registration forms are available from the Post Office,Paul Pratt Memorial Library,Registry of Motor Vehicles,and various state agencies.To register to vote,you must be eighteen years of age on or before Election Day,born in the United States or become a naturalized citizen.Registration Is closed for a brief period before each town meeting and election to allow election officials time to prepare the voting lists.If you register during a "closed"period,you will be eligible to vote only in later town meetings or elections.You must be registered twenty days before all primaries and elections,and ten days before a special town meeting.At this time there Is a total of 5424 active voters. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Charles,Chairwoman Marion Douglas,Clerk Edythe Ford Judith P.Volungis 18 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN January -Former Cohasset Selectman and State Representative Mary Jeanette Murray retires.State Representative Garrett Bradley is sworn in at the State House on January 3,2001.Tom Gruber,Mitigation Committee Chairman,requests the Selectmen to re-open mitigation discussions with Kevin Dacey of the MBTA after previous sessions stalled.Selectmen decide mitigation agreement needs more work at January 30,2001 meeting after a well-attended public hearing. February -After Input from State Senator Bob Hedlund and State Representative Garrett Bradley,Secretary of Transportation Kevin Sullivan agrees with Cohasset,that the MBTA will have to pay fair market value for right of way.MBTA Liaison Kevin Dacey resigns MBTA after a job offer from another state.Dacey had become well respected among the various Greenbush towns and his resignation adds turmoil to future of the mitigation negotiations. March -A citizen's petition for acceptance of the Community Preservation Act heads for the Annual Town Election.The Town Flagpole split in half unexpectedly during a storm.Selectmen put Kevin Ulmer on notice that unless substantial fundralsing and construction progress has occurred by October 2001 on the Lobster Lab on Parker Avenue,the lease will be terminated.Annual Town Meeting approves expansion of Woodside Cemetery after many years of searching for additional space.Glenn Pratt Is thanked for his years of work as chairman of the Cemetery Study Committee. April -At the Annual Town Election,the Community Preservation Act passes along with a $300,000 Prop 2-1/2 override.Shortly after the Presidential Recount in Florida,Cohasset has its own recount in the school Committee race between Adrienne MacCarthy and Pat Martin.Pat Martin prevails in the recount and is returned to the School Committee.The Anti-Train group AfTA sues the MBTA over the Greenbush line the In Suffolk Superior Court. May -The Selectmen and Town Manager Mark Haddad meet with Secretary of Transportation Kevin Sullivan in Boston and reach a tentative mitigation agreement for Cohasset with the MBTA.The Agreement includes $1.2 million for James Brook Flood Control,a minimum of $1 million for the railroad right of way,$250,000 to move the Sohier street well field,and up to $500,000 for the purchase of conservation land..Ground breaking of $41 million School Renovations at Cohasset High School occurs May 25th. Former US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran John Morgan is main speaker at annual Memorial Day Parade ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park on May 2gth 19 June -Avalon Bay Communities approaches Town Officials regarding 200 plus housing unit proposal on Technology Zoned Land on Route 3A.The Library Trustees receive word that Cohasset Is first on waiting list for Construction Grants for new library.Planning Board member Peter Pratt files a formal complaint with the Selectmen over an alleged incident In the Town Manager's Office.The dispute between the two town officials cause "due process"concerns and the Selectmen vote to hire an independent investigator to determine if there is "just cause"to proceed with hearings on the charges and counter charges between Planning Board Member Peter Pratt and Town Manager Mark Haddad.To ensure the smooth operation of the Selectman's Office,the Selectmen request Planning Board Member Peter Pratt in writing to observe a ban on entering the Selectman's Office and to communicate through the Chairman of the Planning Board and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen on any official dealings with the Selectmen's office. July -At the Re-Cycling Center the Pay As You Throw (PAYT)plan takes effect on July 1,2001.Hingham Lumber proposes moving to Cohasset on 3A due to the proposed MBTA taking of Hingham Lumber's property for a train station.The Independent Investigator's official report on the incident between Planning Board Member Peter Pratt and Town Manager Mark Haddad is read into the record at a Selectmen's Meeting.Special Investigator David Haley of Isaacs and Miller determines there Is no "just cause"to proceed with disciplinary hearings against Mark Haddad. August -Selectmen agree to a compromise price of $1 .6 million for the Right of Way,under provisions of the mitigation agreement.The MBTA's appraisal of the $1.1 was offset by Town's $2.05 million dollar appraisal.Various town boards prepare official responses to the state for the Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit proposal of Avalon Bay. September -The Department of Environmental Management awards Cohasset $16,200 for a Historic Landscape Preservation Grant for Cohasset Common. September 11,2001-The United States is shocked when attacked by terrorists hijacking four airborne jets.Nationally and locally,citizens mourn the loss of life these attacks have caused.Saint Anthony's Church holds a town-wide service in Memory of the victims of the September 11,2001 attack.A new reality exists in the United States. Police Chief Brian Noonan announces he will retire within the next year.By the deadline for applications In November,a total of 54 Applicants will apply for the Police Chiefs position.Selectmen terminate Cohasset Lobster Lab lease at Hagerty Property.Cohasset is awarded a Public Works and Economic Development (PWED)grant of $1.5 million dollars for 20 improvements in the downtown area after support from Secretary of Transportation Kevin Sullivan. October -Cohasset Police investigate a potential Anthrax scare (along with the US Congress and the rest of the nation).Water Commission Chairman John McNabb assures Cohasset residents that the Water System has taken various precautions against terrorist attacks.Selectmen ask for proposals on use of the Hagerty property.The Town Clerk informs the Selectmen that the voting booths are in need of replacement. November -Special Town Meeting approves a $2.1 million appropriation for the new library after Library Trustees agree to pay for interim Interest payments until state funding comes through.On Sunday,November 11th, the Gold Star Mother's Memorial is dedicated at the new expansion of Woodside Cemetery.The Board of Selectmen thank Glenn Pratt for his dedication and hard work over the years on the Cemetery Study Committee and specifically for his invaluable dedication to the new Gold Star Mother's Memorial. December -The Selectmen approve plans for village Improvements along St.Stephen's sidewalk.Cohasset Selectmen and Cohasset Sewer Commissioners are concerned over a Hull Sewer Commission move to bypass Cohasset town boards and deal directly with a developer on Jerusalem Road.The Selectmen agree with the Sewer Commissioners on phased in specific visual improvements at the rehabbed Sewer Plant on Elm Street.The MBTA opens Design-Build bids for Greenbush construction.Low bidder at $252 million Is Cashman Construction/Balfour Beatty.Boston newspapers report that Balfour Beatty has had problems with cost overruns in the past.The Selectmen have concerns that the MBTA Board pick the "lowest responsible"bidder and not just the "lowest"bidder. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Frederick R.Koed,Chairman Michael H.Sullivan Merle S.Brown Roseanne M.McMorris Thomas J.Callahan 21 MESSAGE FROM THE MODERATOR In the decade since the gavel passed from my worthy predecessor,William Weeks,a sporadic debate over the viability and relevance of the Town Meeting model of government has periodically surfaced.Generally,these rumblings are heard around the time so called "pocketbook issues"relating to capital improvements and outlay are pending.Some question the capacity and contemporary relevance of this venerable,yet antiquated,form of Town government. I have concluded that the methodology of Town government,whatever it is or might be in the future,will be only as effective as the people overseeing it and participating in the process.It has been demonstrated over the last two years that Cohasset residents consistently "buy-in"to the process with keen interest,thorough preparation and a spirit of fairness and goodwill within the Town Meeting.This has produced relatively smooth sailing and resident satisfaction at meetings can be said that this quintessential beacon of democracy is alive and well. I,myself,have learned a great deal in my 10-year stint as moderator.My fellow citizens have offered constructive criticism,welcomed praise and always-enormous encouragement.It is my hope that this valuable input has made for a far better Town Meeting and a more insightful,skilled and humble Town Moderator today. My sincere appreciation to Town Manager Mark Haddad,our dedicated Board of Selectmen,Town Clerk Marion Douglas and all the helpful and pleasant staff at Town Hall. Most important to me is to acknowledge and thank the tellers,all of whom take their job seriously and perform it accuracy and good grace (no pun intended,Mrs.Tuckerman). Let us begin 2002 with the hope that all future Town Meetings be a forum for broad perspectives,inclusionary,fair and readily understandable to participants and observe alike. Respectfully submitted, George Lane Marlette,Esquire Town Moderator 22 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK As the year 2001 comes to a close,I respectfully submit my tenth annual report as Town Clerk.In June the Local Election Districts Review Commission (L.E.D.R.C.)accepted our precinct boundaries.The census data did show some population shifts between precincts but it was within the allowable plus/minus of the accepted 5%.This allows our current precincts to remain in effect until the next federal census in 2010.The dividing line starts at the HIngham town line on North Main Street.The center of the street divides the precincts and continues to South Main Street to the Scituate town line.Precinct 1 includes all the even numbers on the North and South Main Streets and all streets on the ocean side of these streets. Precinct 2 includes all the odd numbers on North and South Main Streets and all streets on the west side of these streets.If anyone is unsure of his or her precinct,give the office a call.The population according to our annual census that we sent out in January is 7789.The election results,town meeting minutes and vital records follow this report. The National Commission on Election Reform in its recent report to President Bush and Congress,recommend making Election Day a holiday as a way of increasing voter participation.Proponents argue that few people would be required to work and most would"have all day to vote without struggling to get to the polls before they close,avoid lines,etc.On the other hand,others argue that a Tuesday election holiday would provide some with an opportunity for a four-day weekend.Also,unless postal regulations were changed absentee ballots would not be delivered on Election Day.The conclusion,even though an Election Day holiday sounds appealing,evidence suggests it would be more costly and difficult to administer.It will be very interesting what the outcome will be.As always,I encourage anyone who has not registered to do so.It seems that our whole election and town meeting process has even more significance after September 11^*^. Our office extends its appreciation to the citizens of Cohasset,town officials, department heads,town employees,election workers and committees for their support and assistance during the year.Special acknowledgement goes to my assistant,Carol St.Pierre. Respectfully submitted, Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 23 INDEX —MARCH 31.2001 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE #DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE 1 Reports of Town Officers.Adopted. 2 Reports of Committees.Adopted unanimously. 3 Operating budget FY 2002.Adopted unanimously. 4 Departmental transfers.Adopted. 5 Assessors'exemptions.Adopted. 6 Citizens Petition -Rezone Property on CJC Way 7 Citizens Petition -Act to set the Number of Signatures needed for a warrant article for a Special Town Meeting to 100 8 Expand Woodside Cemetery 9 Addition funding for Hagerty Property 10 Establish enterprise fund for Sewer Department 11 I/I analysis in existing sewer piping 12 Treatment plant capacity/environmental studies 13 Acquire land known as "Wolf Pit" 14 Act to allow Water Commissioners to serve in other town offices 15 Amend Article XIII,Hazardous Materials Bylaw 16 Amend Zoning Bylaws,Section 14 -Water Resource District 1 7 Act to authorize Town of Cohasset to establish separate account authorized by community preservation fund with funds distributed by register of deeds 18 Amend Article VII,Safety &Public Order Section 26 19 Amend Article VII,Safety &Public Order -New Section 20 Rezone Hagerty Property to Open Space 21 Amend Zoning Bylaws -New Section -"Accessory Dwelling" 22 Amend Section 5.2.6 of Zoning Bylaws 23 Amend Section 5.2.8 of Zoning Bylaws 24 Amend Section 97.8a of Zoning Bylaws 25 Amend Section 7.2 of Zoning Bylaws 26 Citizens'Petition -Catch Basin Installation of Highland Ave. 27 Citizens'Petition -Assess Impact of New Logan Runway 28 Citizens'Petition -Ban of Sale of Mercury Thermometers 29 Citizens'Petition -amend Section 6 of Article III of General Bylaws 30 Citizens'Petition -Amend Section 12.5 of Zoning Bylaws 31 Citizens'Petition -Amend Article VII of General Bylaws New Section,"Regulation of Air Emissions from Landfills 32 Citizens'Petition -Amend General Bylaws by Adding New Article,"Ground Water Cleanup Standards 33 Additional Funding for Middle/High &Deer Hill Schools 34 Stabilization Fund 24 Annual Town Meeting -March 31,2001 At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday,March 31,2001 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,Jean Thompson and Shirley Tewksbury.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator, George L.Marlette III. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:10 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 -200 and precinct 2-143. The Rev.Gary Ritts gave the invocation. Members of the Boy 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. Moved the following rules of procedure be adopted for 2001 ,Annual Town Meeting:that at the beginning of the Annual Town Meeting,the Moderator shall call aloud each of the articles printed in the warrant by number,that those articles for which any voter states a "hold"shall be held for further debate,that those articles upon which no hold has been placed shall all then and there all collectively,by one motion,be adopted in accordance with the proposed Town Manager's motions for each respective article and that the remaining articles that have been so held shall thereafter be called individually by the Moderator for separate debate and vote,unless at the time the article is called,the hold thereon is withdrawn,in which event the article shall then and there be voted upon without further debate. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 1: To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2000. Moved that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2000 be accepted,and filed with the permanent records of the Town. 25 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. Motion adopted unanimously. Resolution offered by Adrienne MacCarthy,member of the School Building Committee. WHEREAS,Robert G.Beggan having served on the School Facilities/Building Committee for seventeen (17)years,and WHEREAS,he did so with due diligence,logic,reason and a sense of humor,and WHEREAS,his style has earned the respect of all of us and will surely be missed. NOW THEREFORE,be It resolved,that we the School Facilities/Building Committee and the Town of Cohasset,who have benefited from his diligence,acknowledge,with great appreciation,his valuable contribution to the Town's schools and its children this thirty first (31^^)day of March in the year 2001. Bob,you truly are the epitome of a public servant -Thank you! Resolution 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 otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town Departments,for the ensuing fiscal year. 26 APPENDICES A &B ^MANAQEirS KBCOtmENDAVOHS,ARTICLE t ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,UARCH 31,2001 No.AooroDrlatlon Account GENERAL GOVERNMENT 114 Elected Officials General Expenses $5,499.84 $60,930.49 $5,499.84 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $52,403.72 $65,112.00 $64,412.00 $5,500.00 $64,412.00 129 Town Manager Personal Services To»wi HbH aerical General Expenses $66,000.00 $74,999.86 $80,000.00 $90,000.00 $90,000.00 $325,141.68 $323,835.11 $363,697.00 $367,000.00 $367,000.00 $1,935.00 $3,597.20 $3,985.00 $4,485.00 $4,485.00 1J1 Advisory Cotranittae General Expenses 133 Reserve Fumi Reserve Fund 136 Director of Financa/Town Accountant $0.00 $345.00 $345.00 $345.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Pereonal Services General Expenses $58,061.09 $20,530.00 $63,060.00 $70,200.00 $75,200.00 $75,200.00 $23,985.53 $18,700.00 $28,400.00 $24,700.00 141 Board of Asaassors lOflicbIs Pereonal Services General! $3,663.30 $3,699.96 $3,700.00 $3,700.00 $3,700.00 $53,451.91 $56,759.51 $59,023.00 $81,376.00 $61,376.00 $24,720.27 $8,625.70 $9,780.00 $12,255.00 $12^5.00 Personal Services General I $46,000.00 $56,425.78 $54,054.71 $53,500.00 $58,000.00 $58,000.00 $36,483.03 $42,350.00 $41,250.00 $41,250.00 $259,655.36 $174,056.56 $140,000.00 $120,000.00 $120,000.00 1S2 Miacallaneous Town Reports $14,446.00 $10,545.21 $10,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Panung Cleric $2,432.80 $2,494.79 $2,200.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Annual Audit $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.60 South Shore CoaBtion -Refuse $4,000.00 84,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Water Purctjase $25,000.00 $39,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $5,835.00 $5,355.00 $5,600.00 $5,800.00 $5,800.00 Sealer Weigms/Measures Salary $999.96 $999.96 $2,000.00 $2,600.00 $2,600.00 Sealer Welgnts/Measures Expenses S1 94.33 $130.34 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $350.00 $350.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 Social Service League -Services $42,787.02 $45,789.96 $46,754.00 $0.00 $0.00 Veteran's Agent Salary $1,599.96 $1,466.63 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 Veteran's Agent Expenses $366.68 $387.42 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Commission on DisaWlilies $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Hslofical Commission $01.40 SO.OO $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Histoncal Preservation Salary $600.00 $0.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 Historical Preservation Expenses $09.35 S18B.34 $200.00 $200.00 S200.00 Keeper of the Town Ciocii $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Keeper of the Town Pump $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Town Celet>rations $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 27 Dept /^O,ABOTODrtatlon Account Fiscal m9 FfSCMlZOOO RtqiMSttd RecomnMnded Fiscal 2002 Fiscal 2002 161 Town Clark &Etectton* Part-time Salaries General Expenaes $40,950.00 $44,906.16 $48,000.00 $50,400.00 $50,400.00 $11,204.07 $8,770.32 $11,824.00 $10,140.00 $10,140.00 $25,834.16 $0,562.83 $10,578.00 $18,385.00 $8,765.00 ^7^Conaervation Commlaalon Genaral Expenses ^75 Planning Board Payroll &General Expenses ^7g Zoning Board of Appeala $22,822.12 $23,250.00 1,820.00 $26,820.00 $51,080.00 $51,980.00 $3,504.01 $3,453.11 $4,385.00 $4,385.00 $4,385.00 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $1,208,770.41 $1,064,212.42 $1,263,434.00 $1,272,486.00 $1,261,186.00 PUBUC SAFETY 2^0 Pol'ce Department Personal Services General Expenses Cruiser Purchase $1,063,497.22 $1,230,661.63 $1,282,229.00 $1,353,102.00 $1,348,928.00 $61,571.30 $60,234.22 $68,575.00 $70,976.00 $70,975.00 $45,375.90 $30,000.00 $54,000.00 $52,000.00 $26,000.00 220 ^''^OnpnttmavK Personal Services General Expenses Hydrant Rental $1,098,272.74 $74,999.81 $121,328.42 $1,173,072.83 $81,264.85 $65,752.00 $1,222,150.00 $113,525.00 $132,698.00 $1,274,693.00 $126,825.00 $140,198.00 $1,328,272.00 $112,725.00 $132,696.00 241 General Expenses $48,616.00 $3,182.73 $52,725.50 $3,209.05 $55,342.00 $3,655.00 $57,540.00 $3,655.00 $57,540.00 $3,655.00 245 $14,500.00 295 Hartwr Master Personal Services $46,888.00 $7,803.04 $49,279.34 $5,610.43 $49,805.00 $7,400.00 $51,374.00 $7,400.00 $51,374.00 $7,400.00 296 Shellfish Constable Personal Services $500,00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 TOTAL PUBUC SAFETY $2,584,934.63 $2,773,614.03 $3,002,379.00 $3,152,762.00 $3,154,567.00 28 300 Osgood Elenwntaiv School Expenses $1,231,646.00 $153,667.00 $218,839.00 $2,093.00 $1,281,162.00 $156,054.00 $212,768.00 $2,294.00 $1,339,376.00 $157,764.00 $272,017.00 $3,615.00 $1,497,660.00 $172,794.00 $339,501.00 $3,615.00 $1,497,660.00 $172,794.00 $339,501.00 $3,615.00 Deer HB Elementary School Middle/Senior HtOh School $1,652^98.00 $2,013,570.00 $Z013.570.00 Special Education Expenses $1,282,464.00 $109,860.00 $252,595.00 $3,083.00 $1,337,149.00 $107,916.00 $338,307.00 $1,906.00 $1,393,780.00 $104,930.00 $431,115.00 $2,706.00 $1,475,029.00 $123,539.00 $475,910.00 $3,037.00 $1,475,029.00 $123,539.00 $475,010.00 $3,037.00 $1,648,002.00 $2,077,515.00 Special Education Expenses Sub Total $2,961,760.00 $526,601.00 $208,537.00 $4,720.00 $3,136,643.00 $557,484.00 $234,208.00 $2,131.00 $3,004,771.00 $606,042.00 $248,136.00 $5,431.00 $3,332,573.00 $599,518.00 $262,438.00 $6,061.00 $3,332,573.00 $599,518.00 $262,436.00 $6,061.00 $4,200,590.00 $4,200,500.00 Expenses Special Education Salaries $446,128.23 $382,125.00 $534,708.00 $464,268.00 $464,268.00 $145,686.00 $139,474.00 $185,136.00 $165,935.00 $165,935.00 $95,492.00 $132,592.00 $295,016.00 $298,100.00 $298,100.00 $833,150.00 $916,612.00 $959,003.00 $923,577.00 $923,577.00 Tout Cohasset Public Schools $1,520,456.23 $8,476,523.23 $1,570,803.00 $1,851,880.00 $1,851,880.00 $10,143,555.00 $10,143,555.00 2Q<l South Shore Vocational Technical TOTAL SCHOOLS $10,198,680.00 $10,198,680.00 29 Dept i^Q Aporooriation Account Department Manager Expended Expended Appropriated Requested Recommended Fiscal 1999 Fiscal 2000 Fiscal 2001 Fiscal 2002 Fiscal 2002 PUBUC WORKS 422 Department of Public Works Personal Services General Expenses Building Maintenance Snow &Ice Control Street Lighting $415,915.98 $418,674.51 $60,673.64 $89,461.34 $46,293.58 $431,576.62 $120,827.92 $66,633.98 $45,973.55 $502,177.00 $484,534.00 $338,176.00 $50,000.00 $46,000.00 $539,377.00 $489,120.00 $346,454.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 TOTAL PUBUC WORKS $1,031,018.05 $1,474,951.00 $1,421,451.00 HEALTH &SANITATION AAQ Sewers General Expenses 5^Q Board of Health $797,021.00 $797,021.00 Personal Expenses General Expenses $51,586.10 $32,419.96 $52,925.59 $17,427.37 $56,364.00 $17,340.00 $91,797.00 $20,690.00 TOTAL HEALTH &SANITATION $260,135.82 HUMAN SERVICES 541 Elder Affairs Board Personal Services General Expenses $68,350.31 $26,074.22 $75,572.66 $29,565.00 $93,461.00 $35,515.00 $98,469.00 $39,015.00 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES S94.424.53 $128,976.00 CULTURE AND RECREATION g^'-'""'v Personal Services General Expenses $232,061.98 $64,617.07 $229,140.49 $58,654.00 $251,062.00 $65,530.00 $267,204.00 $70,237.00 30 630 Genaral Expenses $94,490.74 $3,299.73 W£,908.31 S3.88e.82 $107^83.00 $4,500.00 $109,829.00 $4,500.00 $109,829.00 $4,500.00 TOTAL CULTURE ft RECREATION Appropriation Aeeount OTHER BUDGETS 710 $533,250.00 $203,179.17 $480,793.86 $479,785.00 $358.52754 $1,158,156.97 $501,340.00 $1,480,507.00 $789.04^00 $434,417.00 $1,879,787.00 $789,042.00 $434,417.00 $1,879,767.00 911 Pension -Coumy Assessmenl $560,448.00 $602,667.00 $847,867,00 $647,887.00 $647,887.00 Pension -Non Contributoiy Assessment S3.3ie.eo $3,316.80 $3,400.00 S3.400.00 $3,400.00 Wotters Compensation insurince $85,480.01 $66,441.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 Unempioymem Insurance $0.00 $5,747i9 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 HeaW)Insurance $865,012.80 $945,248.19 $1,090,000.00 $1,288,000.00 sijzse.ooo.oo Life Insurance $4,548.50 $5,259.50 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Medicare Tax -Employer Contribution $89,210.46 $102,15557 $100,000.00 $122,000.00 $122,000.00 Property &UabHity Insurance $135,733.28 $99,050.70 $130,000.00 $130,000.00 $130,000.00 TOTAL OTHER BUDGETS $2,960,972.90 $3,828,355.26 $4,633,506.00 $5,409,493.00 $5,409,493.00 WATER DEPARTMENT 450 General Expenses Other Approprialions Matuhng Debt Interest $621,454.00 $0.00 $330,750.00 $217,662.29 $600,923.77 $125,348.54 $392,150.00 $322,656.00 $832,406.00 $210,300.00 $498,850.00 $366,731.00 $641,872.00 $641,872.00 $129,806.00 $129,806.00 $667,910.00 $667,910.00 $401,640.00 $401,640.00 TOTAL WATER DEPARTMENT $1,169,866.29 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $11,2(0,1 IS.64 $24,84l,3e2.00 $24,7S0,6e«.00 31 General Government $1,208,770.41 $1,094,212.42 $1,263,434.00 $1,272,466.00 $1,261,186.00 Public Safety $2,584,934.83 $2,773,614.03 $3,002,379.00 $3,152,762.00 $3,154,567.00 Schools $8,575,595.23 $9,024,081.00 $9,597,986.00 $10,198,680.00 $10,198,680.00 Department Of Public Works $1,031,019.05 $1,109,102.40 $1,420,887.00 $1,474,951.00 $1,421,451.00 Health and Sanitation $260,135.82 $241,189.19 $314,975.00 $909,508.00 $902,708.00 Human Services $94,424.53 $105,137.66 $128,976.00 $137,484.00 $125,984.00 Culture and Recreation $394,469.52 $377,572.62 $428,375,00 $451,770.00 $445,271.00 Other Budgets $2,960,972.90 $3,828,355.26 $4,633,506.00 $5,409,493.00 $5,409,493.00 Water Department $1,169,866.29 $1,441,078.31 $1,728,287.00 $1,841,228.00 $1,841,228.00 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $18,280,188.68,$19,994,342.89 $22,518,805.00 $24,848,362.00 $24,760,668.00 32 SAUWIY &RATE SCHEDULES -FISCAL 2002 3% Houriy B.4108 8.8923 9.3991 6,9056 10.4124 10.6160 11.4384 35 His.294.38 311.23 326.97 346.70 364.43 382.17 400.34 40HfS.336.44 355.69 375.96 396.22 416,46 436.76 457.53 Hourty 9.0697 9.6017 10.1590 10.7037 11.2610 11.7678 12J252 35 His.317.44 338.06 355.56 374.63 394.13 411.87 431.38 40Hrs.362.76 384.07 406.36 428.15 450.44 470.71 463.01 Houily 9.7917 10.3996 10.9570 11.5397 12.1098 12.7177 13.3384 35 His.342.71 363.99 383.50 403,89 423.84 445.12 466.84 40 His.391.67 415.98 43858 461.59 484.36 508.71 533.54 HOUf^10.5897 115104 11.8691 12.4770 13.1231 13.7661 44.4026 35 His.370.64 392.36 415.42 436,70 459.31 481.02 504.06 40 His.423.59 448.42 474.76 498,08 524.93 550.77 .576.10 Hourty 11.4384 12.0971 12.8064 13.4652 14.1616 14.8585 15.5552 35 His.400.34 423.40 448.22 471.28 465.67 520,05 544.43 40 His.457.53 483.86 51256 538.61 666.46 594.34 622.21 Hourty 12.3378 13.0568 13.8197 14.5418 15.2512 16.0366 16.7838 35 His.431.82 457.09 483.69 508.86 533.76 561.28 587.43 40 His.493.51 522.36 552,76 581.67 610.0S 641.46 671.35 Hourty 13.3258 14.1238 14.8966 15.7199 16.5176 17.3159 18.0887 35 His.486.40 494 J3 521.38 55050 578.13 606.06 633.10 40 His.533.03 564.95 565.86 628.79 660.72 692.64 723.55 Hourty 14.3770 155385 16.0998 16.9740 17.8606 18.6966 16.5578 35 His.50350 533.35 563.48 594.06 625.12 654.38 684.53 40 His.575.08 609.54 643.66 678.96 714.42 747.86 782.32 Hourty 15.5173 16.4672 17.3763 18.3264 18.2540 20.1914 21.1287 35HfS.543.10 576.35 60858 641.53 673.86 706.70 730.50 40 His.620.69 658.66 685.17 733.17 770.16 807.66 845.15 Hourty 16.7712 17,7719 18.7600 16.7733 20.7614 21.8255 22.8387 35 His.586.09 622.02 656.60 662,07 726.65 763.88 766.35 40 His.670.85 710.88 750.40 760,93 830,46 873.02 813.55 Hourty 18.1013 165033 20.2673 21.3947 22.4588 23.5482 24.6502 35 His.633.55 672.12 706.36 748.82 786.06 824.16 862.76 40 His.724.05 768.13 810.66 855.76 898.35 641.83 966.01 Hourty 19.5706 20.7487 21.6364 23.1175 24.2855 25.4608 26.6136 35 His.684.97 72651 767.88 809,11 850.34 861.13 931.47 40 His.782.82 829.95 877.58 924.70 671.82 1018,44 1064.54 Hourty 21.1287 22.4207 23.6494 24.9286 26.2082 27.4876 26.7670 35 His.739.50 784.73 827,73 872.51 617.26 662.07 1006.84 40 His.845.15 896.83 945,96 897.16 1048.33 1096.50 1150.68 Hourty 22,8134 24.1815 25,5496 26.6303 285726 26.6664 31.0470 35 His.798.47 846.35 86453 642.56 989.55 1038.32 1086.64 40 His.912.53 96756 1021.68 ion5i 1130.92 1186.65 1241.88 Hourty 24.6502 26.1322 27,6016 29,1090 30.6038 32.0731 33.5426 35 His.86Z76 914.63 966,06 1018.82 1071,13 1122.56 1173.96 40 His.986.01 1045.29 1104.07 1164.36 1224.15 1282.62 1341.70 33 Schedule 1 *Raflulf eiyloy's Deputy AtmttoriAppnI—r CMItan Olsp«ch CommuntotfRyw Sup»rv<nr CorTvnunte«»ns Officer Dinttor ElaarAth Van Driver Oerti Fire Departmeni Fire Chief Captakt Firelighler-BMT Flretighler-Uechai>lc PrivUe Hatbor Department Haroomiener Health,Board of HeaftftApent HeaWi/Sawer 5e«r«ta/y Ltorary ChiefUbrarian 6 F Conliael F8-12 .F8.11 F8-10 F8-10 F6-0e StafTUbrarian Ubraiy AiHaam Ubrary Techmden Ubrary Tedmlcian SemarClerk Town Seawtary LS IS U L3 LS L2 6 Public Works,Oepaitment of Woridng Foraman Heavy Equipment Operator SUUed umy Worker Public Works,Department of (Cent) TreeCVmber Skilled Umty Worker-Cemetery aerk Seteetmen,Board of Oractor of Fnarwa/Tovm Aooountart AtaMant Town Acoountar* Town Cleik AasUanf ToMTt Clerft Town Manager Town Manager Treasurer/Collector Assistant Tnasurtr/CoHeolor Schedule la Beeted Emolovees Town Clerk CMh^.Board olReglstrait Board ol { Chair Members (4)at $1,000 Board of Assessors: Chair )atS1.200 $50,400 S32e SI S1,5O0 M,000 J1.300 S2.400 Schedule 2a.Part Time PoatUonsAnraiil 34 Veterans'Agent $1,600 Member,Board of Registrars $326 Sealer ofWeights and Measurers $2,600 Town Archivist $600 Director of Emergency Management $350 Assistant Director of Emergency Management $100 Shelifish Constable $500 Animal Control Officer $1 5,960 Keeper of the Town Clock $100 Keeper of the Town Pump $100 Schedule 2b -Part Time Positions Hourly ** Assistant Harbor Master $1 0.00 Casual Labor $6.75 Election Officers $8.51 Election Clerk $8.75 Election Warden $9.00 Summer Patrolman $14.00 Police Matron $12.36 Deputy Building Inspector (H-Min)$14.37 Library Pages $6.75 Recording Secretary $9.00 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) Schedule 7 -Informational Only Municipal Clerical and Custodial (Collective Bargaining Unit) Exempt Positions -Per the Fair Labor Standards Act Deputy Assessor Appraiser Chief Librarian Building Commissioner Police Chief Director of Finance/Town Accountant Recreation Director Elder Affairs Director Superintendent of Public Works Fire Chief Town Manager Harbormaster Treasurer/Collector Health Agent Town Planner 35 Moved that Twenty Four Million Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight ($24,760,568.00)Dollars be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Town Budget to be allotted as follows:Fifty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty ($59,930.00)Dollars for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk,$50,400.00;Clerk,Board of Registrars,$329.00;Moderator,$1.00;Selectmen,Chairman,$1,500.00, Members (4)at $1,000.00,$4,000.00;Board of Assessors,Chairman, $1,300.00,Members (2)at $1,200.00,$2,400.00;and the remaining Twenty Four Million Seven Hundred Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Eight ($24,700,638.00)Dollars for Personal Services,Expenses and Capital Outlays,Interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for the various departments as recommended for purposes in Appendix A and Appendix B of the Warrant for the 2001 Annual Town Meeting,a copy of which Appendices are incorporated here by reference,and to meet the appropriation,the following transfers are made: $1 ,726,228.00 from Water Revenue $115,000.00 from Water Grant $230,072.00 from Overlay Surplus $60,000.00 from Pension Reserve the remaining balance of $22,629,268.00 is raised from taxation and other general revenues of the Town;and further that the Salary Rate and Schedule as printed in the Warrant and shown in Appendix B be adopted. Amendment offered by Lenora Jenkins. Moved to amend Cohasset Public Schools budget (Item 300)by reducing same by $37,000 from $10,143,555 to a new $10,106,555 and amend Cohasset Benefits and Insurance (Item 911)by $6,000 in Health Insurance from $5,409,493 to a new total of $5,403,493,and further to amend the total operating budget by $43,000 from $24,760,568 to a new total of $24,717,568. Motion to amend is defeated. Main motion is adopted. Resolution offered by Thomas Callahan,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. WHEREAS:Mary Jeanette Murray was a member of the Board of Selectmen from 1970 to 1979;and WHEREAS:Mary Jeanette Murray was a Representative of the Third Plymouth District from 1976 -2000;and WHEREAS:Mary Jeanette Murray was a member of the Sewerage System Study Committee from 1970 to 1974;and 36 WHEREAS:She was appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts to serve on the Cohasset Housing Authority from 1970 to 1977;and WHEREAS:She has served her community with much dedication and wit that has endeared her to all those with whom she has been associated over the many years of her active service; NOW,THEREFORE,THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND THE TOWN OF COHASSET AT TOWN MEETING do congratulate Mary Jeanette Murray on her retirement; GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET this thirty-first day of March in the year Two Thousand One. Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 4: 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 30,2001. Department Budget Amount Requested Purpose DPW Expenses $12,500.00 Upgrade catch basins DPW Expenses 16,900.00 Grind stumps and yard waste at RTF DPW Expenses 10,000.00 Straits Pond Grant Matching Funds DPW Expenses 25,000.00 Field Maintenance Legal Expense 45,000.00 Unanticipated Legal Issues Planning Board Expenses 5.000.00 Growth &Dev.Asst 37 Fire Salaries Fire Expenses 12,500.00 17,000.00 Unexpected OT due to illness Train Firefighters as Paramedics Police Salaries Police Expenses 55,000.00 10,000.00 $208,900.00 Unexpected OT due to injury Purchase new weapons Moved that Two Hundred Eight Thousand Nine Hundred ($208,900.00) Dollars,to be expended by the Town Manager,needed by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal year ended June 30,2001,be transferred as follows: Transfer Funds From: Surplus Revenue $70,500.00 School Department Expenses $50,000.00 Workers'Compensation Insurance $25.000.00 Pension County Assessment $63,400.00 .Total $208,900.00 Transfer Funds To: DPW Expenses $64,400.00 Legal Expense $45,000.00 Planning Board Expenses $5,000.00 Fire Salaries $12,500.00 Fire Expenses $17,000.00 Police Salaries $55,000.00 Police Expenses $10,000.00 Total $208,900.00 Motion adopted unanimously. Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1 986 to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than fifty (50%)percent.Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemption under clauses 17,17C1/2,17D,22,22A, 22B,22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41.418,41 C.42 and 43 of Section 5 of 38 Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws,a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk. Moved to accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than fifty (50%)percent. Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemption under clauses 17,17C72,17D,22,22A,22B,22C, 22D,22E,37.37A,41,41 B,41 C,42,and 43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws,a copy of which Is on file with the Town Clerk. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to rezone certain districts as shown on a map entitled "Zoning Map,Cohasset,Massachusetts",dated October 1,1969,and revised in 1976,1985 and 2000 as follows: MAP:So that the highway business district ("HB")area east of Chief Justice Cushing Highway and southeasterly of Sohier Street,all as shown as an area red In color on the map and identified as "HB 400",be expanded two hundred (200)additional feet along the northeastern boundary and that the land located within said two hundred (200)feet expansion area be rezoned as a ("HB")district. CITIZEN'S PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS Susan S.Cosman 2 Mill Ln.Susan C.Spofford 14 Heather Dr. Matthew R.Conlan 380 CJ Cushing Hwy.Michael Hurley 136 Border St. Barbara O'Pray 172 Beach St.Victoria Hurley 136 Border St. Donald E.Staszko 380 CJ Cushing Hwy.Raymond Livingstone 278 So Main St Robert P.Spofford 14 Heather Dr.Patricia Livingstone 278 So Main St Moved to rezone certain districts as shown on a map entitled "Zoning Map, Cohasset,Massachusetts",dated October 1,1969,and revised in 1976, 1 985 and 2000,as follows: So that the highway business district ("HB")area east of Chief Justice Cushing Highway and southeasterly of Sohier Street,all as shown as an area red in color on the map and identified as "HB 400",be expanded two hundred (200)additional feet along the northeastern boundary and that the land located within said two hundred (200)feet expansion area be rezoned 39 as an ("HB")district;and,further,amend Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaws by revising the first sentence of such Section 3.2 to read as follows:The location and boundaries of the Zoning Districts are established and shown on the following maps,which are parts of this Bylaw:the Zoning Districts other than the Flood Plain and Watershed District and the Water Resource District are shown on a map entitled:"Zoning Map,Cohasset,Massachusetts,dated October 1,1969 as revised through March,2001"which is a part of this Bylaw and to add the following new sentences after the first sentence:The Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District is located as shown on a plan entitled "Cohasset Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District",January, 1975,prepared by Richardson &Kalishes,Land Use Consultants,as revised by Gale Engineering Inc.,November 1976 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto.The location and boundaries of the Water Resources District,which is an overlay district,are shown on a map entitled "Water Resource District,Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts dated March, 1986 as revised through March,2001."The remainder of Section 3.2 is to remain unchanged. A 2/3 vote is required. Hand Count tal^en:Yes 170;No 95 Motion is defeated. Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to introduce legislation to change the number of signatures required for the insertion of an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from a minimum of ten (10)registered voters to a minimum of one hundred (100) registered voters,and to authorize the Board of Selectmen of the Town 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 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 TO SET THE NUIVIBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR THE INSERTION OF A CITIZENS'PETITION ARTICLE ON THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET AT ONE HUNDRED SECTION 1.Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,including without limitation any provision of any special act or of the General Laws,the number of signatures required for the insertion of an article on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Cohasset shall be a minimum of one hundred (100)registered voters. 40 SECTION 2.This Act shall take effect in the Town of Cohasset upon its passage. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS Lucia R.Woods 231 Jeaisalem Rd.L.Emmett Holt 56 No.Main St. Susan M.Watrous 52 Summer St.Donald J.Evans 72 No.Main St. Suzanne S.Teny 32 Margin St.Nancy M.Gilmore 34 Summer St. Samuel C.Pease 3 Sankey Rd.Mary A.Klier 79 No.Main St. William D.Weeks 130 Border St.Genevieve G.Good 430 So.Main St. Moved that the Town request its representatives In the General Court to introduce legislation to change the number of signatures required for the insertion of an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant from a minimum of ten (10)registered voters to a minimum of one hundred (100)registered voters,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 TO SET THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR THE INSERTION OF A CITIZENS'PETITION ARTICLE ON THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET AT ONE HUNDRED SECTION 1.Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,including without limitation any provision of any special act or of the General Laws,the number of signatures required for the insertion of an article on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Cohasset shall be a minimum of one hundred (100)registered voters. SECTION 2.This Act shall take effect in the Town of Cohasset upon its passage. Motion Is defeated. Article 8: 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 expand,improve,make extraordinary changes,pay for the engineering fees,and all other related costs,for the Woodside Cemetery and the Beechwood Cemetery.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . 41 Moved that Seven Hundred Thousand ($700,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,to expand,improve, make extraordinary changes,pay for the engineering fees,and al other related costs,for the Woodslde Cemetery and the Beechwood Cemetery; that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand ($700,000.00)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.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . A 2/3 vote is required Motion adopted unanimously. Article 9: To see what sums of money 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 supplement the funding to make improvements to the "Hagerty Property"on Parker Avenue,for the purposes of recreation,boating and conservation as voted in Article 16 of the October 23,2000 Special Town Meeting.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . Moved that Eighty Thousand ($80,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated, to be expended by the Town Manager,to supplement the funding to make improvements to the "Hagerty Property"on Parker Avenue,for the purposes of recreation,boating and conservation as voted in Article 16 of the October 23,2000 Special Town Meeting;that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Eighty Thousand ($80,000.00)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.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001. A 2/3 vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 10. To see If the Town will vote to establish,pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 53F 14 of the General Laws,an Enterprise Fund,to be managed by the Board of Sewer Commissioners,under the control of the Town Manager,for the collection of revenues from fees for use and operation of the North and Central Cohasset Sewer Districts,and for the funding of operation and maintenance costs and capital improvement costs,based upon the availability of funds,for the North Cohasset and Central Cohasset Sewer 42 Districts,sucii funds shall be governed in Fiscal year 2002 in accordance with the budget established under Article 3 of this Town Meeting. Moved to establish,pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 53FV2 of the General Laws,an Enterprise Fund,to be managed jointly by the Board of Sewer Commissioners and the Town Manager,for the collection of revenues from fees for use and operation of the North and Central Cohasset Sewer Districts,and for the funding of operation and maintenance costs and capital improvement costs,based upon the availability of funds,for the North Cohasset and Central Cohasset Sewer Districts,such funds shall be governed In Fiscal Year 2002 in accordance with the budget established under Article 3 of this Town Meeting. Motion adopted. 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,to be expended by the Town Manager,In consultation with the Sewer Commission,for the purpose of Inflow/Infiltration analysis and remediation In the existing piping of the Central Sewerage District.This article is intended to take effect upon passage In Fiscal Year 2001 . Moved that Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,in consultation with the Sewer Commission,for the purpose of Inflow/Infiltration analysis and remediation in the existing piping of the Central Sewerage District;that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,Is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) 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.This article is Intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . A 2/3 vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 12: 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,in consultation with the Sewer Commission,for the purpose of wastewater treatment facilities capacity validation,environmental studies,and permitting,to provide for the future connection of the Little Harbor Sewerage District,created to assure the preservation of public health and the ecology of the Little Harbor Watershed, which watershed includes the existing homes as identified in a listing on file 43 at the Town Clerk's Office and the Office of the Sewer Commission,entitled "Existing Homes In Little Harbor Wate^shed^ Moved that Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,in consultation with the Sewer Commission,for the purpose of wastewater treatment facilities capacity validation,environmental studies,and permitting,to provide for the future connection of the Little Harbor Sewerage District,created to assure the preservation of public health and the ecology of the Little Harbor Watershed,which watershed includes the existing homes as identified in a listing on file at the Town Clerk's Office and the Office of the Sewer Commission,entitled "Existing Homes in Little Harbor Watershed";that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00)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.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . Main motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Resolution offered by John McNabb,Jr.,Chairman of the Board of Water Commissioners. BE IT RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS,Richard "Chip"Muncey has served the Town of Cohasset as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners for four (4)years,from 1996 until the end of 2000,when he resigned this position;and WHEREAS,Richard "Chip"Muncey has also served the Town of Cohasset as a valued employee of the Water Department for ten years,from 1987 through 1996;and WHEREAS,Richard "Chip"Muncey's extensive knowledge of the operation of the Cohasset Water Distribution System provided an invaluable contribution to the Board of Water Commissioners;and WHEREAS,the Town of Cohasset wish to acknowledge the important contribution made by Richard "Chip"Muncey towards assuring that the people of the Town of Cohasset have a safe,abundant,and clean public drinking water supply;and NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset in Town Meeting assembled this thirty-first day of March 2001 hereby record their deep appreciation for the outstanding service rendered to the Town of Cohasset by Richard "Chip"Muncey and wish him success in his future endeavors. 44 Resolution adopted unanimously. Article 13: 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 acquire land including the area of land (Map 56,Plot 52)known as the "Wolf Pit"located on or near Doane Street and Beechwood Street by gift,purchase or eminent domain for the purpose of protection of the sources of public water supply.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . Moved that One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal Year 2001 and thereafter,for the Water Commission to acquire land including the area of land (Map 56,Plot 52)known as the "Wolf Pit"located on or near Doane Street and Beechwood Street by gift,purchase or eminent domain for the purpose of protection of the sources of public water supply;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 Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00)Dollars,under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 8 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 Water Department Revenues. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. Article 14: To see if the Town will vote to approve a petition to the General Court, accompanied by the following bill for 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 TO ALLOW COHASSET WATER COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE IN OTHER TOWN OFFICERS SECTION 1.Section 14 of Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1886,as amended,by Section 6 of Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1 946,is hereby amended by striking the following words "(none of whom during their service shall hold any other regular,elective or appointive town office." SECTION 2.This Act shall take effect upon its passage. 45 Moved that the Town 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 TO ALLOW COHASSET WATER COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE IN OTHER TOWN OFFICES SECTION 1 .Section 14 of Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1886,as amended by Section 6 of Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1946,is hereby amended by striking the following words:"(none of whom during their service shall hold any other regular,elective or appointive town office)". SECTION 2 .This Act shall take effect upon its passage. Amendment offered by Board of Selectmen. Moved that the Town 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 TO ALLOW COHASSET WATER COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE IN OTHER TOWN OFFICES SECTION 1 .Section 14 of Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1886,as amended by Section 6 of Chapter 489 of the Acts of 1946,is hereby amended by striking the following words:"(none of whom during their service shall hold any other regular,elective or appointive town office)"and by inserting in place thereof the words:"(no Water Commissioner during their service shall hold any other elective office). SECTION 2 .This Act shall take effect upon its passage. Motion to amend is adopted. Main motion as amended is adopted. Article 15: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XIII,Hazardous Materials,of the General Bylaws,by striking Section 1 and inserting in place thereof the following: 46 SECTION 1:PURPOSE The purpose of this Section is to protect,preserve and maintain the existing and potential groundwater supply,groundwater recharge areas,and surface water within the town from contamination and to protect the public health and welfare.And by amending Section 2 by striking the definition of "Hazardous material"and Inserting in place thereof the following: "Hazardous material"means a product,waste or combination of substances which because of its quantity,concentration,or physical,chemical,toxic, radioactive or infectious characteristics may reasonably pose a significant, actual,or potential hazard to human health,safety,welfare,or the environment when improperly treated,stored,transported,used,disposed of, or otherwise managed.Hazardous materials include,without limitation, synthetic organic chemicals,petroleum products,heavy metals,radioactive or Infectious materials,and all substances defined as "toxic"or "hazardous" under Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.)Chapters 21 C and 21 E using the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material List (in 310 CMR 40.0000). And by further amending Section 2 by striking the definition of "discharge" and inserting in place thereof the following: "Discharge"means the accidental or intentional disposal,deposit,injection, dumping,spilling,leaking,incineration,or placing of toxic or hazardous material upon or into any land or water so that such hazardous material or any constituent thereof may enter the air,land,or waters of the Commonwealth.Discharge includes,without limitation,leakage of such materials from failed or discarded containers or storage systems and disposal of such materials Into any on-site leaching structure or sewage disposal system;and by further amending Section 2 by adding the following new definitions: "Commercial or Industrial Facility"means public or private establishment where the principal use is the supply,sale,and/or manufacture of services, products,or information,including but not limited to:manufacturing, processing,or other industrial operations;wholesale establishments;service or retail establishments;printing or publishing establishments;research and development facilities;small quantity or very small quantity generators of hazardous waste as defined by the Department;laboratories;hospitals; schools.This definition shall specifically include,but not be limited to:all vehicle body work or repair facilities,machine shops,dry cleaners,photo- processing labs,funeral homes,and furniture strippers. "Department"means the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 47 "Materials Safety Data Sheet"(MSDS)means information sheets,available by law from the manufacturer,containing data on physical characteristics, flammability,exploslvity,reactivity,and the health and safety hazards of specific chemicals,as well as information relative to procedures recommended for spills and leaks of specific chemicals and special protection and precautions to be taken in the handling of specific chemicals. "Reportable Quantity"means the quantity of oil or hazardous material the release of which,or threat of release of which,requires notification to the Department under M.G.L.c.21 E,s.7,and/or 310 CMR 40.0350 through 310 CMR 40.0352. "Use of Hazardous Material"means the handling,generation,treatment, storage,or management of hazardous materials;and by amending Section 3(a)by inserting the following new sections: (v)Registration Requirements The following information must be submitted as part of the registration process: (a)A map or drawing locating areas where hazardous materials are stored,handled,and/or in use.The map shall be drawn to scale,on 8"X 11"paper (or an as built plan of the facility may be substituted), with a north arrow and names of bordering streets clearly noted.If storage occurs both indoors and outdoors,a map for each of the indoor and outdoor storage areas shall be submitted.Areas in which emergency equipment such as spill kits and medical supplies are kept must also be identified on the map,and submitted to the (implementing authority)as well as the fire department. (b)A written description shall accompany the map and specify:product names (chemical names or types may be substituted here);MSDS sheets for each product;quantities of materials in each location;the type of storage container (e.g.,55 gallon drum,underground storage tank);and anticipated on-site additions,for {the subject registration period},of hazardous materials meeting the threshold quantity noted above. (c)Information pertaining to the disposal of hazardous wastes: Hazardous Waste Generator ID number,name of the hazardous waste transporter(s),and methods of handling spills of a volume under the reportable quantity (as defined in this document).Facilities without an ID#may contact the Department at 1-800-343-3420 to obtain one. (vi)Updating of Registration (a)If,during or after the registration period,a change in ownership and/or occupancy of a business occurs,an updated registration must 48 be submitted to the (implementing authority)within thirty days. Registration is not transferable between past and future owners of a business and/or occupants of a premise, (b)If any of the following activities occur during or after the registration period,the corresponding information in the business'registration package shall be highlighted and corrected at the time of re- registration: 1.remodeling,operating changes,or expansion of an existing facility which would modify the type or quantity of hazardous materials managed; 2.changes in the location or method of use,storage,manufacture or handling of hazardous materials in any facility;and/or 3.addition of new hazardous materials meeting the threshold quantity listed above which are not anticipated in the registration. (vii)Facility Closure In the event that a facility permanently ceases operations during the subject registration period,the owner or operator of the facility shall notify the (implementing authority)of said closure at least 30 days before the closure;and By amending Section 4,Water Resource District,by striking subsection 4(C) and inserting In place thereof the following (c)Herbicides and Pesticides Notice of planned routine application of herbicides or pesticides by the Town of Cohasset or commercial contractors within the Water Resource District shall be provided to the Board of Health and Water Commission at least seven (7)cays prior to application to allow them to be reviewed for consistency with the pesticide label and state pesticide regulations. by striking Section 5 "Variances"and inserting in place thereof the following: Sections.EXEMPTIONS &VARIANCES (a)*The following materials,activities,and facilities are not within the scope of authority of this Bylaw: (i)Household waste including garbage,trash,and domestic sanitary sewage, (ii)Wastes generated from the growing of agricultural crops and the raising of animals,including manure; which is returned to the soil as fertilizer. (Hi)The labeling of hazardous materials which are or will be exposed for sale at retail establishments. 49 (iv)Treatment,Storage,and Disposal Facilities as defined by 310 CMR 30.000. (v)Large Quantity Generators of hazardous wastes as defined by 310 CMR 30.000. (vi)Facilities that file Tier II reports as defined by SARA Title ill. (b)The Board of Health may,unless otherwise required by law,vary the application of any provision of this Bylaw in any case,when,in its opinion,the applicant has demonstrated that a degree of environmental protection equivalent to that required under this Section will still be achieved,and that all other applicable requirements,including those contained in 527 CMR 9.00 as amended,will be met.The applicant at his own expense must notify ail abutters by certified mail at least fourteen (14)days before the hearing at which such variance request will be considered.The .notification shall state the variance sought and the reasons therefore. The Board of Health shall also notify the Water Department, Planning Board,Fire Chief,and Building Inspector or any variance requested under this Section,for their response in writing.Any variance granted by the Board of Health shall be in writing;any denial of a variance shall also be in writing and shall contain a brief statement of the reasons for the denial. (c)No provision of this Bylaw shall be construed as superseding the authority of the Conservation Commission pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws or the Town Bylaws;by striking Section 6,Additional Prohibitions,and by inserting in place thereof the following: Sections.ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS. Other than that which is allowed by other local,state,or federal laws, regulations,and/or permits,the discharge of hazardous materials within the limits of the Water Resource District is prohibited.This prohibition includes, but is not limited to,discharges of hazardous materials to:exposed and unsaturated soils;wetlands;surface water resources;ground water;sanitary sewers;storm drains;floor drains and sinks which discharge to the environment;and septic systems. (a)The sale and/or use of septic system additives or cleaners not specifically allowed by the Department (310 CMR 15.027 &15.028) is prohibited. (b)The installation of new underground storage containers for hazardous materials other than for gasoline or for chemicals used in the treatment of a public drinking water source is prohibited in the Water Resource District. by striking Section 7 and adding three new sections,as follows: 50 Section 7.NOTIFICATION AND EMERGENCY PLANNING (a)Notification:in tlie case of a spiil and/or loss of iiazardous material at or above the "reportable quantity",the owner/operator must immediately report the spill or loss to the fire department. Notification to the board of health shall occur within 24 hours of the spill.Notification to the Departments Emergency Response Section shall be made in accordance with 310 CMR 40.0000. (b)Planning:The following precautions shall be taken by all facilities subject to the registration requirements set forth above: (i)The map and written description specified above must also be posted at one of the following on-site locations:guard shack,fire alarm box,sprinkler riser, or other location acceptable to the head of the fire department.The location of this posting must be specified during registration. (ii)MSDS sheets must be kept on file at all times at an on-site location,and must be readily available during routine inspections and in the event of an emergency. (ii)Facilities shall provide adequate and reasonable employee training programs to ensure the proper use,storage,transportation and handling of hazardous materials. (iv)Facilities shall provide emergency spill containment kits on site and in accessible areas,and all employees shall be trained in their use. Sections.SEVERABILITY Each provision of this bylaw shall be construed as separate to the end that,if any provision,or sentence,clause or phrase thereof,shall be held invalid for any reason,the remainder of that section and all other sections shall continue in full force and effect. Section 9.ENFORCEMENT Any person who fails to comply with provisions of this bylaw shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred ($200)dollars,nor more than one thousand ($1,000)dollars.Each day's failure to comply with the provisions of this regulation shall constitute a separate violation.Upon the request of the Board of Health,the Board of Selectmen shall take such legal action as is necessary to enforce this bylaw.This bylaw may be enforced 51 pursuant to the non-criminal disposition statute,Cliapter 40,Section 21 D,of the Massachusetts General Laws. Moved to amend Article XIII,Hazardous Materials,of the General Bylaws as follows: 1 . by striking Section 1 and inserting in place thereof the following: The purpose of this Section is to protect,preserve and maintain the existing and potential groundwater supply,groundwater recharge areas,and surface water within the town from contamination and to protect the public health and welfare.;and 2.by amending Section 2 by striking the definition of "Hazardous material"and Inserting in place thereof the following: "Hazardous material"means a product,waste or combination of substances which because of its quantity,concentration,or physical,chemical,toxic, radioactive or infectious characteristics may reasonably pose a significant, actual,or potential hazard to human health,safety,welfare,or the environment when improperly treated,stored,transported,used,disposed of, or otherwise managed.Hazardous materials include,without limitation, synthetic organic chemicals,petroleum products,heavy metals,radioactive or infectious materials,and all substances defined as "toxic"or "hazardous" under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL)Chapters 21 C and 21 E using the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material List (in 310 CMR 40.0000).and 3.by further amending Section 2 by striking the definition of "discharge" and inserting in place thereof the following: "Discharge"means the accidental or intentional disposal,deposit,injection, dumping,spilling,leaking.Incineration,or placing of toxic or hazardous material upon or into any land or water so that such hazardous material or any constituent thereof may enter the air,land,or waters of the Commonwealth.Discharge includes,without limitation,leakage of such materials from failed or discarded containers or storage systems and disposal of such materials into any on-site leaching structure or sewage disposal system. 4.by further amending Section 2 by adding the following new definitions: "Commercial or Industrial Facility"means public or private establishment where the principal use is the supply,sale,and/or manufacture of services, products,or information.Including but not limited to:manufacturing, processing,or other industrial operations;wholesale establishments;service or retail establishments;printing or publishing establishments;research and development facilities;small quantity or very small quantity generators of 52 hazardous waste as defined by the Department;laboratories;hospitals; schools.This definition shall specifically include,but not be limited to:all vehicle body work or repair facilities,machine shops,dry cleaners,photo- processing labs,funeral homes,and furniture strippers. "Department"means the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection "Materials Safety Data Sheet"(MSDS)means information sheets,available by law from the manufacturer,containing data on physical characteristics, flammabillty,explosivity,reactivity,and the health and safety hazards of specific chemicals,as well as information relative to procedures recommended for spills and leaks of specific chemicals and special protection and precautions to be taken in the handling of specific chemicals. "Reportable Quantity"means the quantity of oil or hazardous material the release of which,or threat of release of which,requires notification to the Department under M.G.L.c.21 E,s.7,and/or 310 CMR 40.0350 through 310 CMR 40.0352. "Use of Hazardous Material"means the handling,generation,treatment, storage,or management of hazardous materials. 5.by amending Section 3(a)by inserting the following new sections: (v)Registration Requirements The following information must be submitted as part of the registration process: (a)A map or drawing locating areas where hazardous materials are stored,handled,and/or in use.The map shall be drawn to scale,on 8"X 11"paper (or an as built plan of the facility may be substituted), with a north arrow and names of bordering streets clearly noted.If storage occurs both indoors and outdoors,a map for each of the indoor and outdoor storage areas shall be submitted.Areas in which emergency equipment such as spill kits and medical supplies are kept must also be identified on the map,and submitted to the Board of Health as well as the fire department. (b)A written description shall accompany the map and specify:product names (chemical names or types may be substituted here);MSDS sheets for each product;quantities of materials in each location;the type of storage container (e.g.,55 gallon drum,underground storage tank);and anticipated on-site additions,for {the subject registration period},of hazardous materials meeting the threshold quantity noted above. (c)Information pertaining to the disposal of hazardous wastes: Hazardous Waste Generator ID number,name of the hazardous 53 waste transporter(s),and methods of handling spills of a volume under the reportable quantity (as defined in this document).Facilities without an ID#may contact the Department at 1-800-343-3420 to obtain one. (vi)Updating of Registration (a)If,during or after the registration period,a change in ownership and/or occupancy of a business occurs,an updated registration must be submitted to the Board of Health within thirty days.Registration is not transferable between past and future owners of a business and/or occupants of a premise. (b)If any of the following activities occur during or after the registration period,the corresponding information in the business'registration package shall be highlighted and corrected at the time of re- registration: 1.remodeling,operating changes,or expansion of an existing facility which would modify the type or quantity of hazardous materials managed; 2.changes in the location or method of use,storage, manufacture or handling of hazardous materials in any facility;and/or 3.addition of new hazardous materials meeting the threshold quantity listed above which are not anticipated in the registration. (vil)Facility Closure In the event that a facility permanently ceases operations during the subject registration period,the owner or operator of the facility shall notify the Board of Health of said closure at least 30 days before the closure,and 6.by striking Section 5 "Variances"and inserting in place thereof the following: Section 5.EXEMPTIONS &VARIANCES (a)The following materials,activities,and facilities are not within the scope of authority of this Bylaw: (I)Household waste including garbage,trash,and domestic sanitary sewage. (II)Wastes generated from the growing of agricultural crops and the raising of animals,including manure; which is returned to the soil as fertilizer. (ill)The labeling of hazardous materials ;which are or will be exposed for sale at retail establishments. 54 (iv)Treatment,Storage,and Disposal Facilities as defined by 31 CMR 30.000. (v)Large Quantity Generators of hazardous wastes as defined by 310 CMR 30.000. (vi)Facilities that file Tier II reports as defined by SARA Title III. (b)The Board of Health may,unless otherwise required by law,vary the application of any provision of this Bylaw in any case,when,in its opinion,the applicant has demonstrated that a degree of environmental protection equivalent to that required under this Section will still be achieved,and that all other applicable requirements,including those contained in 527 CMR 9.00 as amended,will be met.The applicant at his own expense must notify all abutters by certified mail at least fourteen (14)days before the hearing at which such variance request will be considered.The notification shall state the variance sought and the reasons therefore. The Board of Health shall also notify the Water Department, Planning Board,Fire Chief,and Building Inspector or any variance requested under this Section,for their response in writing.Any variance granted by the Board of Health shall be in writing;any denial of a variance shall also be in writing and shall contain a brief statement of the reasons for the denial. (c)No provision of this Bylaw shall be construed as superseding the authority of the Conservation Commission pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws or the General Bylaws;and 7.by striking Section 6,Additional Prohibitions,and by Inserting in place thereof the following: Section 6.ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS. Other than that which is allowed by other local,state,or federal laws, regulations,and/or permits,the discharge of hazardous materials within the limits of the Water Resource District is prohibited.This prohibition includes, but is not limited to,discharges of hazardous materials to:exposed and unsaturated soils;wetlands;surface water resources;ground water;sanitary sewers;storm drains;floor drains and sinks which discharge to the environment;and septic systems. (a)The owner or operator of a facility where a hazardous material has been discharged into the Water Resource District shall immediately report the discharge to the Fire Department,who shall notify the Health Agent and the Water Department. (b)The sale and/or use of septic system additives or cleaners not specifically allowed by the Department (310 CMR 15.027 &15.028) Is prohibited. 55 (c)The installation of new underground storage containers for hazardous materials other than for gasoline or for chemicals used in the treatment of a public drinking water source is prohibited. 8.by striking Section 7 and adding three new sections,as follows: Section 7.NOTIFICATION AND EMERGENCY PLANNING (a)Notification:In the case of a spill and/or loss of hazardous material at or above the "reportable quantity",the owner/operator must immediately report the spill or loss to the fire department. Notification to the board of health shall occur within 24 hours of the spill.Notification to the Departments Emergency Response Section shall be made in accordance with 310 CMR 40.0000. (b)Planning:The following precautions shall be taken by all facilities subject to the registration requirements set forth above: (i)The map and written description specified above must also be posted at one of the following on-site locations: guard shack,fire alarm box,sprinkler riser,or other location acceptable to the head of the fire department.The location of this posting must be specified during registration, (ii)MSDS sheets must be kept on file at all times at an on-site location,and must be readily available during routine inspections and in the event of an emergency, (ii)Facilities shall provide adequate and reasonable employee training programs to ensure the proper use, storage,transportation and handling of hazardous materials, (iv)Facilities shall provide emergency spill containment kits on site and in accessible areas,and all employees shall be trained in their use. Sections.SEVERABILITY Each provision of this bylaw shall be construed as separate to the end that,if any provision,or sentence,clause or phrase thereof,shall be held invalid for any reason,the remainder of that section and ail other sections shall continue in full force and effect. Sections.ENFORCEMENT (!)The Board of Health or its agents may enter upon privately owned property for the purpose of performing their duties under this bylaw. 56 (II)Any person who fails to comply with provisions of this bylaw shall be punished by a fine of $300.00.Each day's failure to comply with the provisions of this regulation shall constitute a separate violation.Upon the request of the Board of Health,the Board of Selectmen shall take such legal action as is necessary to enforce this bylaw.This bylaw may be enforced pursuant to the non-criminal disposition statute,M.G.L.c.40,section,21 D. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 16: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws as follows: By amending Section 2.1,definitions,by inserting the following definitions: "Aquifer"means a geologic formation composed of rock,sand or gravel that contains significant amounts of potentially recoverable water. "Impervious Surface"means a material or structure on,above,or below the ground that does not allow precipitation or surface water to penetrate directly into the soil. "Mining"means the removal or relocation of geologic materials such as topsoH,sand,gravel,metallic ores,or bedrock. "Potential Drinking Water Source"means areas;which could provide potable water in the future. "Recharge Areas"means areas that collect precipitation or surface water and carry it to aquifers.Recharge areas may include areas designated as Zone I, Zone II,or Zone III. and by striking the definition of "Toxic or Hazardous Materials"and substituting In place thereof the following: Toxic or Hazardous Material:Any substance or mixture of substances with physical,chemical,or infectious characteristics posing a significant,actual or potential,to water supplies or other hazards to human health if such substance or mixture of substances were discharged to air,land,or water. Toxic or hazardous materials include,without limitation;solvents and thinners in quantities greater than normal household use,synthetic organic chemicals,petroleum products,heavy metals,radioactive or infectious wastes,acids and alkalis,and all substances defined as Toxic or Hazardous under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21 C,Chapter 21 E,310 CMR 30.00,the Zoning Bylaws and the General Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset. and by amending Section 14,Water Resource District,as follows: 57 by striking Sections 1 and 2 and inserting in place tliereof the following: 1.PURPOSE OF DISTRICT The purpose of the Water Resource District is to: (a)promote the health,safety,and general welfare of the community by ensuring an adequate quality and quantity of drinking water for the residents,institutions,and businesses of the Town of Cohasset;and (b)preserve,protect,and maintain the existing and potential ground and surface water resources providing water supply for the Town of Cohasset;and (c)conserve the natural resources of the Town of Cohasset;and (d)prevent temporary and permanent contamination of the environment. 2.ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT The water resource district is hereby established as an overlay district.The water resource district is delineated on the map entitled "Water Resource District,Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts"dated March,1986,as revised March 2001 ,and on file with the Town Clerk,and by amending Section 3 "Use Regulations"as follows: by amending subsection 14.3.1,"Prohibited Uses"by striking subsections "c" through T and Inserting In place thereof the following: c.auto service stations and automotive repair garages; d.underground storage of hazardous materials or petroleum substances; e.landfills receiving only wastewater and/or septage residuals including those approved by the Department pursuant to M.G.L.c.21.§26 - through 53;M.G.L.c.111,§17;M.G.L c.83,§6 and 7,and regulations promulgated thereunder; f.facilities that generate,treat,store,or dispose of hazardous waste that are subject to M.G.L.c.21 C and 310 CMR 30.00,except for the following (i)very small quantity generators as defined under 310 CMR 30.000; (li)household hazardous waste centers and events under 310 CMR 30.390; (iil)waste oil retention facilities required by M.G.L.c.21 , 58 §52A; (iv)water remediation treatment works approved by DEP for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface waters; g.petroleum,fuel oils,and heating oil bulk stations and terminals including,but not limited to,those listed under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)Codes 5171 and 5983.SIC Codes established in the US Office of Management and Budget publication.Standard Industrial Classification Manual,as amended; h.storage of liquid hazardous materials,as defined in G.L.c.21 E,and liquid petroleum products,unless such storage is: (i)above ground level;and (ii)in an impervious surface;and (ill)either (a)In container(s)within a building;or in above ground container(s); (b)outdoors in covered container(s)or above ground tank(s)in an area that has a containment system designed to hold either 10%of the total possible storage capacity of all containers,or 110%of the largest container's storage capacity,whichever is greater; I.storage of sludge and septage,unless such storage is in compliance with 310 CMR 32.30 and 310 CMR 32.31; j.storage of deicing chemicals unless such storage,including loading areas,is within a structure designed to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate; k.storage of animal manure unless covered or contained in accordance with the specifications of the Natural Resource Conservation Service: I.earth removal,consisting of the removal of soil,loam,sand,gravel, or any other earth material (including mining activities)to within 4 feet of historical high groundwater as determined from monitoring wells and historical water table fluctuation data compiled by the United States Geological Survey,except for excavations for building foundations,roads,septic systems or utility works m.discharge to the ground of non-sanitary wastewater including industrial and commercial process wastewater,except: (i)the replacement or repair of an existing treatment works that will not result in a design capacity greater 59 than the design capacity of the existing treatment worl<s; (ii)treatment worlds approved by the Department designed for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface water and operating in compliance with 314 CMR 5.05(3)or 5.05(1 3); (iii)publicly owned treatment works; n.stockpiling and disposal of snow and ice containing deicing chemicals if brought in from outside the district; 0. p.storage of commercial fertilizers,as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 128,§64,unless such storage is within a structure designed to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate.and by striking subsection 2 "Uses Requiring Special Permit"and inserting place thereof the following: 2 Uses and Activities Requiring a Special Permit The following uses and activities are permitted only upon the issuance of a Special Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals ("the Board")under such conditions as they may require: a.storage of more than 600 gallons of home heating oils; b.those activities,not prohibited in Section 1 above,that involve the handling of toxic or hazardous materials in quantities greater than those associated with normal household use or that require an EPA identification number.Such activities shall require a special permit to prevent contamination of groundwater; c.on-site sewage disposal having an estimated sewage flow greater than 10,000 gallons per day regardless of lot size or greater than 600 gallons per day if within 500 feet of Lily Pond,Aaron River,Aaron River Reservoir,Peppermint Brook,or Brass Kettle Brook; d.except for single-family dwellings,on-site sewage disposal systems having an estimated sewage flow exceeding sixty gallons per day per 10,000 square feet of lot area,and single family dwellings with on-site disposal systems having an estimated sewage flow exceeding 600 gallons per day; e.any use that will render impervious more than 40%or 2,500 square feet of any lot,whichever is greater.Any special permit for such use shall Include the following conditions.A system for groundwater recharge must be provided which does not degrade groundwater quality.For non-residential uses,recharge shall be by storm water infiltration basins or similar system covered with natural vegetation, and dry wells shall be used only where other methods are infeasible. 60 For all non-residential uses,all such basins and wells shall be preceded by oil,grease,and sediment traps to facilitate removal of contamination.Any and all recharge areas shall be permanently maintained in full working order by the owner. f.more than minor removal of existing trees and vegetation on more than seventy percent of a lot area; g.the application of road salt in areas posted as "no salt area"with in the water resource district;and by Inserting a new Section 3,as follows: 3.Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within the Water Resource District,provided that all necessary permits,orders,or approvals required by local,state,or federal law are also obtained. i.conservation of soil,water,plants,and wildlife; ii.outdoor recreation,nature study,boating, fishing,and hunting where otherwise legally permitted; ill.foot,bicycle and/or horse paths,and bridges; iv.normal operation and maintenance of existing water bodies and dams,splash boards,and other water control,supply and conservation devices; V.maintenance,repair,and enlargement of any existing structure,subject to Section B (prohibited uses)and Section C (special permitted uses); vi.residential development,subject to Section B (prohibited uses)and Section C (special permitted uses); vii.farming,gardening,nursery, conservation,forestry,harvesting,and grazing,subject to Section B (prohibited uses)and Section C (special permitted uses); viii.construction,maintenance,repair, and enlargement of drinking water supply related facilities such as,but not limited to, wells,pipelines,aqueducts,and tunnels. Underground storage tanks related to these uses are not categorically permitted;and by striking Section 5 and inserting in place thereof the following: 61 5 PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMIT a.The Zoning Board of Appeals ("the Board")may,in its discretion, grant a special permit for a use or activity listed in section 3(2)above If the board determines that the purposes of the Water Resource District as stated in Section 1 "Purpose of District"above and the specific standards described and referred to in subsection (c)below are satisfied.The Board shall not grant a special permit under this section unless the petitioner's application includes,in the Board's opinion,sufficiently detailed,definitive and credible Information to support positive findings in relation to such purposes and standards. The board shall consider the recommendations,if any,of the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Planning Board,and Water Commission and shall state in its decision the basis for any departure from such recommendations. b.Upon receipt of the special permit application,the Board shall transmit one copy to the Planning Board,Board of Health,the Conservation Commission,and Water Commission for their written recommendations.Failure to respond in writing within 35 days of receipt by the Board shall indicate approval or no desire to comment by said agency.The necessary number of copies of the application shall be furnished by the applicant. c.The Board may grant the special permit only upon finding that the proposed structure or use meets the purposes of the Water Resource District as stated in Section 1 ."Purpose of District",the provisions of Section 12.4 through 12.4.4 of this Bylaw entitled "Special Permits By Board of Appeals,Conditions,Procedures",any regulations or guidelines adopted by the Board and the following standards.The proposed use must: 1 . in no way,during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available In the Water Resource District;provided that no special permit may be granted unless the Board determines that the groundwater quality resulting form on-site waste disposal,other operations on-site,and natural recharge will not fall below federal or state standards for drinking water when averaged over the boundaries of the site,or,if existing groundwater quality is already below those standards,that on-site disposal or operations will result in no further deterioration and unless the Board determines that the proposed control and response measures 62 adequately and reliably mitigate risk to groundwater quality resulting from accident or system failure; 2.be designed to minimize substantial disturbance of the soils,topography,drainage,vegetation,and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed; The Board may adopt regulations to govern design features of projects.Such regulations shall be consistent with subdivision regulations adopted by the Planning Board. The applicant shall file seven (7)copies of a site plan and attachments.The site plan shall be drawn at a proper scale as determined by the Board and be stamped by a professional engineer.All additional submittals shall be prepared by qualified professionals.The site plan and Its attachments shall at a minimum include the following Information where pertinent: 1.a complete list of chemicals,pesticides,herbicides, fertilizers,fuels,and other potentially hazardous materials to be used or stored on the premises in quantities greater than those associated with normal household use; 2.for those activities using or storing such hazardous materials,a hazardous materials management plan shall be prepared and filed with the Hazardous Materials Coordinator,if any,Fire Chief,and Board of Health.The plan shall include: (a)provisions to protect against the discharge of hazardous materials or wastes to the environment due to spillage,accidental damage, corrosion,leakage,or vandalism, including spill containment and clean-up procedures;materials and wastes with impervious floor surfaces; (b)evidence of compliance with the Regulations of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act 310 CMR 30,including obtaining an EPA identification number from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. 63 3.proposed down-gradient location(s)for groundwater monitoring well(s),should tiie Board deem the activity a potential groundwater threat. f.The Board may impose reasonable conditions;which the Board determines are necessary to ensure adequate safeguarding of the Water Resource District;such conditions may Include without limitation,the following: 1.Monitoring wells to be located down gradient of potential pollution sources,with periodic sampling to be conducted by the owner at his expense and the reporting of said sampling to be provided to the Board of Health and Water Commission at the owner's expense. 2.Pollutant source reduction,including limitations on use of parking are deicing materials and periodic cleaning or renovation of pollution control devices, such as catch basin sumps. and by adding a new Section 7.as follows: 7.ENFORCEMENT Written notice of any violations of this Bylaw shall be given by the Building Inspector to the responsible person as soon as possible after detection of a violation or a continuing violation.Notice to the assessed owner of the property shall be deemed notice to the responsible person.Such notice shall specify the requirement or restriction violated and the nature of the violation, and may also identify the actions necessary to remove or remedy the violations and preventive measures required for avoiding future violations and a schedule of compliance.A copy of such notice shall be submitted to the Building Inspector,the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,and Water Department.The cost of containment,clean up,or other action of compliance shall be borne by the owner and operator of the premises,and furthermore;that the boundaries of the Water Resource District shall be set forth in a map entitled "Water Resource District,Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts"dated March,1986,as revised March 2001,and on file with the Town Clerk and furthermore that a sum of money shall be raised, appropriated,or borrowed for the purposes of amending the zoning map by printing the boundaries of the Water Resource District as revised on the face of said zoning map. Annendment offered by William Baird. Moved to amend the Zoning Bylaws as follows: 64 1.by amending Section 2.1,definitions,by inserting the following definitions: "Aquifer"means a geologic formation composed of rock,sand or gravel that contains significant amounts of potentially recoverable water. "Impervious Surface"means a material or structure on,above,or below the ground that does not allow precipitation or surface water to penetrate directly into the soil. "Mining"means the removal or relocation of geologic materials such as topsoil,sand,gravel,metallic ores,or bedrock. "Potential Drinking Water Source"means areas of Cohasset which could provide potable water in the future. "Recharge Areas"means areas that collect precipitation or surface water and carry it to aquifers.Recharge areas may include areas designated as Zone I, Zone II or Zone III. 2.and by striking the definition of "Toxic or Hazardous Materials"and substituting in place thereof the following: Hazardous Material:Any substance or mixture of substances with physical, chemical,or infectious characteristics posing a significant,actual or potential threat,to water supplies or other hazards to human health if such substance or mixture of substances were discharged to air,land,or water.Toxic or hazardous materials include,without limitation solvents and thinners in quantities greater than normal household use,synthetic organic chemicals, petroleum products,heavy metals,radioactive or infectious wastes,acids and alkalis,and all substances defined as Toxic or Hazardous under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21 C,Chapter 21 E,or 310 CMR 30.00. 3.and by amending Section 14,Water Resource District ,as follows: by striking Sections 14.1 and 14.2 and inserting in place thereof the following: 14.1 PURPOSE OF DISTRICT The purpose of the Water Resource District is to: (a)promote the health,safety,and general welfare of the community by ensuring an adequate quality and quantity of drinking water for the residents,institutions,and businesses of the Town of Cohasset;and 65 (b)preserve,protect,and maintain the existing and potential ground and surface water resources providing water supply for the Town of Cohasset;and (c)conserve the natural resources of the Town of Cohasset;and (d)prevent temporary and permanent contamination of the environment. 14.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT The water resource district is hereby established as an overlay district.The water resource district is delineated on the map entitled "Water Resource District,Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts"dated March,1986,as revised March 2001 ,and on file with the Town Clerk,and 4.by amending Section 14.3 "Use Regulations"as follows: by amending subsection 14.3.1,"Prohibited Uses"by striking subsections "c" through T and inserting in place thereof the following: c.auto service stations and automotive repair garages; d.underground storage of hazardous materials or petroleum substances; e.landfills receiving only wastewater and/or septage residuals including those approved by the Department pursuant to M.G.L.c.21.§26 - through 53;M.G.L.c.Ill,§17;M.G.L c.83,§6 and 7,and regulations promulgated thereunder; f.facilities that generate,treat,store,or dispose of hazardous waste that are subject to M.G.L.c.21 C and 310 CMR 30.00,except for the following; (i)very small quantity generators as defined under 310 CMR 30.000; (ii)household hazardous waste centers and events under 310 CMR 30.390; (lii)waste oil retention facilities required by M.G.L.c.21, §52A; (iv)water remediation treatment works approved by DEP for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface waters; g.petroleum,fuel oils,and heating oil bulk stations and terminals including,but not limited to,those listed under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)Codes 5171 and 5983.SIC Codes established in the US Office of Management and Budget publication.Standard Industrial Classification Manual,as amended; h.storage of liquid hazardous materials,as defined in G.L.c.21 E,and liquid petroleum products,unless such storage Is: (i)above ground level;and 66 (ii)in an impervious surface;and (iii)eitlier . (a)in container(s)within a building;or in above ground container(s); (b)outdoors In covered container(s)or above ground tank(s)in an area that has a containment system designed to hold either 10%of the total possible storage capacity of all containers,or 110%of the largest container's storage capacity,whichever is greater; i.storage of sludge and septage,unless such storage is in compliance with 31 CMR 32.30 and 31 CMR 32.31 ; j.storage of deicing chemicals in amounts greater than 200 pounds unless such storage,including loading areas,is within a structure designed to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate; k.stockpiling and disposal of snow and ice containing deicing chemicals if brought In from outside the district; I.storage of animal manure unless covered or contained in accordance with the specifications of the Natural Resource Conservation Service to prevent polluted runoff; m.earth removal,consisting of the removal of soil,loam,sand,gravel, or any other earth material (including mining activities)to within 4 feet of historical high groundwater as determined from monitoring wells and historical water table fluctuation data compiled by the United States Geological Survey,except for excavations for building foundations,roads,septic systems or utility works; n.discharge to the ground of non-sanitary wastewater including industrial and commercial process wastewater,except: (I)the replacement or repair of an existing treatment works that will not result in a design capacity greater than the design capacity of the existing treatment works; (II)treatment works approved by the Department designed for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface water and operating in compliance with 314 CMR 5.05(3)or 5.05(13); (ill)publicly owned treatment works; 0.storage of commercial fertilizers,as defined in M.G.L.Chapter 128, §64,unless such storage is within a structure designed to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate; p.the application of road salt In areas posted as "no salt area"within the water resource district,and 67 5.by striking subsection 14.3.2 "Uses Requiring Special Permit"and inserting in place tliereof the following: 14.3.2 Uses and Activities Requiring a Special Permit The following uses and activities are permitted only upon the issuance of a Special Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals ("the Board")under such conditions as the Board may require: a.storage of more than 600 gallons of home heating oils; b.those activities,not prohibited in Section 14.3.1 above,that involve the handling of Hazardous Materials in quantities greater than those associated with normal household use or that require an EPA identification number.Such activities shall require a special permit to prevent contamination of ground water; c.on-site sewage disposal having an estimated sewage flow greater than 10,000 gallons per day regardless of lot size or greater than 600 gallons per day if within 500 feet of Lily Pond,Aaron River,Aaron River Reservoir,Peppermint Brook,or Brass Kettle Brook; d.except for single-family dwellings,on-site sewage disposal systems having an estimated sewage flow exceeding sixty gallons per day per 10,000 square feet of lot area,and single family dwellings with on-site disposal systems having an estimated sewage flow exceeding 600 gallons per day; e.any use that will render impervious more than 40%or 2,500 square feet of any lot,whichever is greater.Any special permit for such use shall include the following conditions.A system for groundwater recharge must be provided which does not degrade groundwater quality.For non-residential uses,recharge shall be by storm water infiltration basins or similar system covered with natural vegetation, and dry wells shall be used only where other methods are infeasible. For all non-residential uses,all such basins and wells shall be preceded by oil,grease,and sediment traps to facilitate removal of contamination.Any and all recharge areas shall be permanently maintained in full working order by the owner. f.more than minor removal of existing trees and vegetation on more than seventy percent of a lot area;and 6.by striking Section 14.5 and inserting in place thereof the following: 14.5 PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMIT a.The Zoning Board of Appeals ("the Board")may,in its discretion, grant a special permit for a use or activity listed in section 14.3(2) 68 above if the board determines that the purposes of the Water Resource District as stated in Section 14.1 "Purpose of District" above and the specific standards described and referred to in subsection (c)below are satisfied.The Board shall not grant a special permit under this section unless the petitioner's application includes,in the Board's opinion,sufficiently detailed,definitive and credible information to support positive findings in relation to such purposes and standards.The board shall consider the recommendations,If any,of the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Planning Board,and Water Commission and shall state In its decision the basis for any departure from such recommendations. b.Upon receipt of the special permit application,the Board shall transmit one copy to the Planning Board,Board of Health,the Conservation Commission,and Water Commission for their written recommendations.Failure to respond in writing within 35 days of receipt by the Board shall indicate approval or no desire to comment by said agency.The necessary number of copies of the application shall be furnished by the applicant. c.The Board may grant the special permit only upon finding that the proposed structure or use meets the purposes of the Water Resource District as stated in Section 14.1."Purpose of District",the provisions of Section 12.4 through 12.4.4 of this Bylaw entitled "Special Permits By Board of Appeals,Conditions,Procedures",any regulations or guidelines adopted by the Board and the following •standards.The proposed use must: 1.in no way,during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Water Resource District;provided that no special permit may be granted unless the Board determines that the groundwater quality resulting form on-site waste disposal,other operations on-site,and natural recharge will not fall below federal or state standards for drinking water when averaged over the boundaries of the site,or,if existing groundwater quality is already below those standards,that on-site disposal or operations will result in no further deterioration and unless the Board determines that the proposed control and response measures adequately and reliably mitigate risk to groundwater quality resulting from accident or system failure; 2.be designed to minimize substantial disturbance of the soils,topography,drainage,vegetation,and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed; 69 The Board may adopt regulations to govern design features of projects.Such regulations shall be consistent with subdivision regulations adopted by the Planning Board. The applicant shall file seven (7)copies of a site plan and attachments.The site plan shall be drawn at a proper scale as determined by the Board and be stamped by a professional engineer.All additional submittals shall be prepared by qualified professionals.The site plan and its attachments shall at a minimum include the following information where pertinent: 1.a complete list of chemicals,pesticides,herbicides, fertilizers,)fuels,and other potentially hazardous materials to be used or stored on the premises in quantities greater than those associated with normal household use; 2.for those activities using or storing such hazardous materials,a hazardous materials management plan shall be prepared and filed with the Hazardous Materials Coordinator,if any,Fire Chief,and Board of Health.The plan shall Include: (a)provisions to protect against the discharge of hazardous materials or wastes to the environment due to spillage,accidental damage, corrosion,leakage,or vandalism, including spill containment and clean-up procedures;materials and wastes with Impervious floor surfaces; (b)evidence of compliance with the Regulations of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act 310 CMR 30,including obtaining an EPA identification number from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. 3.proposed down-gradient location(s)for groundwater monitoring well(s),should the Board deem the activity a potential groundwater threat. The Board may impose reasonable conditions which the Board determines are necessary to ensure adequate safeguarding of the Water Resource District;such conditions may include without limitation,the following: 70 1.Monitoring wells to be located down gradient of potential pollution sources,with periodic sampling to be conducted by the owner at his expense and the reporting of said sampling to be provided to the Board of Health and Water Commission at the owner's expense. 2.Pollutant source reduction,including limitations on use of parking are deicing materials and periodic cleaning or renovation of pollution control devices, such as catch basin sumps. 7.and by adding a new Section 14.7,as follows: 14.7 ENFORCEMENT Written notice of any violations of this Bylaw shall be given by the Building Inspector to the responsible person as soon as possible after detection of a violation or a continuing violation.Notice to the assessed owner of the property shall be deemed notice to the responsible person.Such notice shall specify the requirement or restriction violated and the nature of the violation, and may also identify the actions necessary to remove or remedy the violations and preventive measures required for avoiding future violations and a schedule of compliance.A copy of such notice shall be submitted to the Building Inspector,the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,and Water Department.The cost of containment,clean-up,or other action of compliance shall be borne by the owner and operator of the premises;and furthermore that the boundaries of the Water Resource District shall be set forth in a map entitled "Water Resource District,Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts"dated March,1986,as revised as set forth in a map entitled "Water Resource District Map,Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,March 200r,dated March,2001,and on file with the Town Clerk and furthermore that the zoning map be amended by printing the boundaries of the Water Resource District as revised on the face of said zoning map. Amendment adopted unanimously. Roy FItzslmmons moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is defeated. A 2/3 vote is required. Main motion as amended is adopted by the necessary 2/3's. 71 Article 17: To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to Introduce legislation to authorize the Town of Cohasset to establish the separate account authorized by Section Seven of Chapter 44B, Community Preservation,with funds distributed by the Register of Deeds, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10 of Chapter 64D,and to authorize the Board of Selectmen of the Town 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 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 TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO ESTABLISH THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 7 OF CHAPTER 44B,COMMUNITY PRESERVATION,WITH FUNDS DISTRIBUTED BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS,NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 10 OF CHAPTER 64D SECTION 1.Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10 of Chapter 64D, the register of deeds shall,not later than the tenth day of each subsequent month,transmit to the treasurer of the Town of Cohasset the taxes collected during any month under said chapter with respect to properties located In said town.The expenditure of such revenues shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 44B. SECTION 2.This Act shall take effect upon its passage. Moved :That it is the Intention of the Board of Selectmen to withdraw this article from consideration,and,therefore,it is moved that this Article be Indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted. Article 18: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII,"Safety and Public Order", Section 26,paragraph (d),of the General Bylaws,by deleting paragraph (d) in its entirety and replacing It with a new paragraph (d)as follows: "All Parking Facility Permits,Sandy Beach Association Parking Permits and Government Island Parking Permits shall expire on the date established by the Board of Selectmen. 72 Moved to amend Article VII,"Safety and Public Order",Section 26, paragraph (d),of the General Bylaws,by deleting paragraph (d)in its entirety and replacing it with a new paragraph (d)as follows: "All Parking Facility Permits,Sandy Beach Association Parl<ing Permits and Government Island Parking Permits shall expire on the date established by the Board of Selectmen." Motion adopted unanimously. Article 19: 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 "Unlawful Use of Public Litter Receptacles": Section 41.Unlawful Use of Public Litter Receptacles. (a)It shall be unlawful to use any public trash or recycling receptacles outside of the Recycling/Transfer Facility for the disposal of household refuse. (b)It shall be unlawful for owners or employees of business enterprises or other privately owned establishments to use any public trash or recycling receptacles for the disposal of business refuse or the refuse from such establishments. (c)It shall be unlawful to use any commercial or municipal disposal dumpster or container belonging to another without the consent of the owner or person with legal authority. (d)This Section shall be enforced by the Police Officers.Anyone violating this Section shall be subject to fines as follows: First offense $25 Second offense $50 Third or subsequent offense $100. Moved to amend Article VII,"Safety and Public Order",of the General Bylaws,by adding the following new section entitled "Unlawful Use of Public Litter Receptacles": Section 38.Unlawful Use of Public Litter Receptacles. (a)It shall be unlawful to use any public trash or recycling receptacles outside of the Recycling/Transfer Facility for the disposal of household refuse. 73 (b)It shall be unlawful for owners or employees of business enterprises or other privately owned establishments to use any public trash or recycling receptacles for the disposal of business refuse or the refuse from such establishments. (c)It shall be unlawful to use any commercial or municipal disposal dumpster or container belonging to another without the consent of the owner or person with legal authority. (d)This Section shall be enforced by the Police Officers.Anyone violating this Section shall be subject to fines as follows: First offense $25 Second offense $50 Third or subsequent offense $1 00. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 20: To see if the Town will vote to rezone certain districts as shown on the map entitled "Zoning Map,Cohasset,Massachusetts"dated October 1,1969 and revised in 1 976,1 985 and 2000 as follows: MAP:So that the light industry district ("LI")area shown on Assessors Map 37,Plot 11,bounded northerly on the Cohasset River,southerly on Border Street 88.93 feet,and easterly on Parker Avenue approximately 225 feet be rezoned as Open Space ("OS");and so that the light industry district ("LI") area shown on Assessors Map 37 entitled "Town of Cohasset":and comprising approximately 2,400 square feet,bounded northerly on the Cohasset River,southerly by Parcel 22,Assessors Map 37,approximately 30 feet,and westerly on Parker Avenue approximately 70 feet,be rezoned as Open Space ("OS");and that the Zoning Map of the Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts dated October 1,1969,and revised in 1976,1985,and 2000. Moved to rezone certain districts as shown on the map entitled "Zoning Map, Cohasset,Massachusetts",dated October 1,1969,and revised in 1976, 1985.and 2000,as follows: So that the light industry district ("LI")area shown on Assessors Map 37,Plot 11,bounded northerly on the Cohasset River,southerly on Border Street 88.93 feet,and easterly on Parker Avenue approximately 225 feet be rezoned as Open Space ("OS");and so that the light industry district ("LI") area shown on Assessors Map 37 entitled "Town of Cohasset"and comprising approximately 2,400 square feet,bounded northerly on the Cohasset River,southerly by Parcel 22,Assessors Map 37,approximately 74 30 feet,and westerly on Parker Avenue approximately 70 feet,be rezoned as Open Space ("OS");and that the Zoning Map of the Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts dated October 1,1969,and revised In 1976,1985,and 2000, be amended accordingly;and,further,amend Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaws by revising the first sentence of such Section 3.2 to read as follows: The location and boundaries of the Zoning Districts are established and shown on the following maps,which are parts of this Bylaw:the Zoning Districts other than the Flood Plain and Watershed District and the Water Resource District are shown on a map entitled:"Zoning Map,Cohasset, Massachusetts,dated October 1,1969 as revised through March,2001" which is a part of this Bylaw and to add the following new sentences after the first sentence:The Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District is located as shown on a plan entitled "Cohasset Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District",January,1975,prepared by Richardson &Kalishes,Land Use Consultants,as revised by Gale Engineering Inc.,November 1976 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto.The location and boundaries of the Water Resources District,which is an overlay district,are shown on a map entitled "Water Resource District,Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts dated March,1986 as revised through March,2001."The remainder of Section 3.2 is to remain unchanged. A 2/3 vote is required. IVIotion adopted unanimously^ Article 21: To see if the Town will amend the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaws as follows: Under Section 2.1,insert a new paragraph between "Abandonment "and "Alteration"to read as follows: Accessory Dwelling Unit:A separate dwelling unit within a detached one family dwelling fitted to be occupied independent of the occupants of the Principal Dwelling Unit therein. Under section 4.2 Permitted Uses,insert a new residential use after "Dwellings for more than one family including those in combination with stores or other permitted uses subject to Table 5.3.1 and 7.1"to read as follows: Accessory Dwelling Unit within a detached one family dwelling subject to Section 15. 75 R-A SP;R-B SP;R-C SP;DB SP;WB No;HB SP;LI No;OS No And,insert a new section entitled "Section 15-Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit"as follows: Section 15 Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit 15.1 Purpose 1 .To provide a useful type of housing to meet the needs of residents. 2.To protect the stability,property values and character of one family residential neighborhoods. 3.To facilitate the Town's monitoring of the creation and maintenance Accessory Dwelling Units for code compliance. 15.2 Special Permit Conditions 1.The applicant for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit shall be an owner or owners of a dwelling (House)with at least a 50%ownership interest and shall have his/her/their primary residence either in the Accessory Dwelling Unit or in the Principal Dwelling Unit within the House. 2.The net floor area of the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed the lesser of 25%of the net floor area of the House or 900 square feet. 3.The House must have at least 1 200 square feet of net floor area. 4.No Accessory Dwelling Special Permit granted hereunder shall take effect sooner than three years after final occupancy permits are issued for the House. 5.There is at least one off street parking space for each bedroom in the Accessory Dwelling Unit. 6.The exterior appearance shall not be altered by the creation of the Accessory Dwelling Unit except for stairways and exits as required by law,which shall be in the side or rear of the building and shall be consistent with the architecture of the House.The Accessory Dwelling Unit and all other modifications to the House shall be designed so that the appearance of the House remains that of a one- family dwelling. 7.There shall be screening by fencing or landscaping of outside storage areas. 8.There is only one House on the lot where the accessory dwelling is to be located. 9.The lot size must comply with requirements for a one family dwelling as set forth under Section 5.3.This provision shall not apply to lawful,pre-existing,non-conforming structures. 10.To qualify for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit for a pre- existing,non-conforming structure,per Section 8.2 and 8.3,the 76 Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be constructed within the living and/or sleeping area of the pre-existing structure,shall not be permitted to increase the total square footage of the pre-existing structure and shall not alter the footprint of the preexisting structure. 11.Adequate provision has been made for the disposal of sewage, waste and drainage generated by the occupancy of such an Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House and for an adequate water supply to such Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House in accordance with the requirements of the Board of Health. 12.The accessory dwelling and all other modifications to the building shall be designed so that appearance of the building remains that of a single family dwelling,and the construction and occupancy of the accessory dwelling will not be detrimental to the neighborhood in which the lot is located or injurious to persons or property than the existing one-family use. 13.An Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not be occupied as such unless the owner or owners of the House have secured an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit pursuant to this section.The special permit will be limited to the original applicant(s).Continued use of the Accessory Dwelling Unit after transfer of ownership shall be permitted only after the Building Inspector verifies In writing that the terms and conditions of all Sections of the Bylaw and the Accessory Dwelling Special Permit have been met and that the new owner or owners have agreed in writing to abide by the terms and conditions of the Accessory Dwelling Special Permit. 14.All special permits under this section shall expire within three years from the date from the date of grant.At the end of three years, renewal shall be automatically granted upon receipt of certification by the Building Inspector that the property remains the principal residence of the owner and all the conditions met at the time of the original application are unchanged. 15.The owner shall notify the Building Inspector in writing,within 6 months of a lapse in use of the Accessory Dwelling unit as such. 16.No special permit shall be granted when more than 10%of the single-family dwellings,based on the number of single family dwellings as per Town of Cohasset Assessor records,have an accessory dwelling pursuant to this section. 17.Commencing with 2003,no more than ten (10)new Accessory Dwelling Special Permits shall be issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals in a single calendar year. 15.3 Application Procedure 1 . An application for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit shall include a site plan and floor plan.When the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit Involves exterior alteration of the House,per Section 15.2.6,elevation plans shall show the sides of the building affected by the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit,before and after 77 construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit.These plans shall include,at a minimum,footprint of existing dwelling,location and number of off-street parking spaces,square footage of existing principal dwelling,square footage of proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit and location/means of ingress and egress from the Accessory Dwelling Unit.All plans must be prepared and stamped by a registered professional Architect or Engineer. 2.An application for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit must include a notarized letter stating that the applicant will occupy one of the dwelling units in the House. 3.All other procedures regarding the review and approval of an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit shall be the same as under Section 12.4 herein. Moved to amend the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaws as follows: Under Section 2.1,insert a new paragraph between "Abandonment "and "Alteration"to read as follows: Accessory Dwelling Unit:A separate dwelling unit within a detached one family dwelling fitted to be occupied independent of the occupants of the Principal Dwelling Unit therein. Under section 4.2 Permitted Uses,insert a new residential use after "Dwellings for more than one family including those in combination with stores or other permitted uses subject to Table 5.3.1 and 7.1"to read as follows: Accessory Dwelling Unit within a detached one family dwelling subject to Section 15. R-ASP;R-BSP;R-C SP;DB SP;WB No;HB SP;LI No;OS No And,insert a new section entitled "Section 15-Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit"as follows: Section 15 Accessorv Dwelling Unit Special Permit 15.1 Purpose 1 . To provide a useful type of housing to meet the needs of residents. 2.To protect the stability,property values and character of one family residential neighborhoods. 3.To facilitate the Town's monitoring of the creation and maintenance Accessory Dwelling Units for code compliance. 78 15.2 Special Permit Conditions 1.The applicant for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit shall be an owner or owners of a dwelling (House)with at least a 50%ownership interest and shall have his/her/their primary residence either in the Accessory Dwelling Unit or in the Principal Dwelling Unit within the House. 2.The net floor area of the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not exceed the lesser of 25%of the net floor area of the House or 900 square feet. 3.The House must have at least 1 200 square feet of net floor area. 4.No Accessory Dwelling Special Permit granted hereunder shall take effect sooner than three years after final occupancy permits are issued for the House. 5.There is at least one off street parking space for each bedroom in the Accessory Dwelling Unit. 6.The exterior appearance shall not be altered by the creation of the Accessory Dwelling Unit except for stairways and exits as required by law,which shall be in the side or rear of the building and shall be consistent with the architecture of the House.The Accessory Dwelling Unit and ail other modifications to the House shall be designed so that the appearance of the House remains that of a one- family dwelling. 7.There shall be screening by fencing or landscaping of outside storage areas. 8.There is only one House on the lot where the accessory dwelling is to be located. 9.The lot size must comply with requirements for a one family dwelling as set forth under Section 5.3.This provision shall not apply to lawful,pre-existing,non-conforming structures. 10.To qualify for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit for a pre- existing,non-conforming structure,per Section 8.2 and 8.3,the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be constructed within the living and/or sleeping area of the pre-existing structure,shall not be permitted to Increase the total square footage of the pre-existing structure and shall not alter the footprint of the preexisting structure. 11.Adequate provision has been made for the disposal of sewage, waste and drainage generated by the occupancy of such an Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House and for an adequate water supply to such Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House in accordance with the requirements of the Board of Health. 12.The accessory dwelling and all other modifications to the building shall be designed so that appearance of the building remains that of a single family dwelling,and the construction and occupancy of the accessory dwelling will not be detrimental to the neighborhood In which the lot Is located or Injurious to persons or property than the existing one-family use. 79 1 3.An Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not be occupied as sucin unless the owner or owners of the House have secured an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit pursuant to this section.The special permit will be limited to the original appllcant(s).Continued use of the Accessory Dwelling Unit after transfer of ownership shall be permitted only after the Building Inspector verifies in writing that the terms and conditions of all Sections of the Bylaw and the Accessory Dwelling Special Permit have been met and that the new owner or owners have agreed in writing to abide by the terms and conditions of the Accessory Dwelling Special Permit. 14.All special permits under this section shall expire within three years from the date from the date of grant.At the end of three years, renewal shall be automatically granted upon receipt of certification by the Building Inspector that the property remains the principal residence of the owner and all the conditions met at the time of the original application are unchanged. 15.The owner shall notify the Building Inspector in writing,within 6 months of a lapse in use of the Accessory Dwelling unit as such. 16.No special permit shall be granted when more than 10%of the single-family dwellings,based on the number of single family dwellings as per Town of Cohasset Assessor records,have an accessory dwelling pursuant to this section. 17.Commencing with 2003,no more than ten (10)new Accessory Dwelling Special Permits shall be issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals in a single calendar year. 15.3 Application Procedure 1 .An application for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit shall include a site plan and floor plan.When the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit involves exterior alteration of the House,per Section 15.2.6,elevation plans shall show the sides of the building affected by the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit,before and after construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit.These plans shall include,at a minimum,footprint of existing dwelling,location and number of off-street parking spaces,square footage of existing principal dwelling,square footage of proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit and location/means of ingress and egress from the Accessory Dwelling Unit.All plans must be prepared and stamped by a registered professional Architect or Engineer. 2.An application for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit must Include a notarized letter stating that the applicant will occupy one of the dwelling units In the House. 3.All other procedures regarding the review and approval of an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit shall be the same as under Section 12.4 herein. 80 Amendment offered by James Lagrotteria. Moved to amend paragraph 15.2.17 by adding the following sentence:"Of such ten (10)Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permits which may be granted in a single calendar year,five (5)shall be reserved for applicants who are 55 years of age or older.The Zoning Board of Appeals may require the applicant to provide proof satisfactory to the Board of the applicant's date of birth to qualify for such five (5)reserved Special Permits. Motion to amend is adopted. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Hand count -Yes 62:No 36. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted. Article 22: To see if the Town will amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset as follows: Amend Section 5.2.6 by deleting the words "not in excess of five feet in height.."and replacing same with the words "not in excess of six feet In height..";so that the last sentence of Section 5.2.6 shall read as follows: "Except for a perimeter wall,fence,or similar enclosure,not in excess of six feet in height,a flagpole,utility pole,or mailbox,no point of any structure shall be closer than the required set back distance to any point of the front lot line,or centerline of the street, as the case may be." Moved to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset as follows: Amend Section 5.2.6 by deleting the words "not In excess of five feet in height..."and replacing same with the words "not in excess of six feet in height...";so that the last sentence of Section 5.2.6 shall read as follows: "Except for a perimeter wall,fence,or similar enclosure,not in excess of six feet in height,a flag pole,utility pole,or mail box,no point of any structure shall be closer than the required set back distance to any point of the front lot line,or centerline of the street,as the case may be." A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously. 81 Article 23: To see If the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset as follows Amend section 5.2.8 by deleting the three words ("And no structure")after "or similar commercial device"on line 2;so that the revised provision in its entirety shall read as follows: "Except for a perimeter wall,fence,or similar enclosure not in excess of six (6)feet in height,or flag pole,utility pole,or mailbox,no open storage or display of goods,products,materials,or equipment,no gasoline pump,vending machine,or similar commercial device shall be located nearer to any side or rear lot line than either fifteen (15) feet or the permitted set back distance for a building on the lot, whichever distance is lesser. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted unanimously^ Article 24: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset as follows: Amend Section 9.78.a by changing the word "land"to "proposed use";and by changing the words "subject to flooding or wave damage"to subject to damage by flooding or waves";so the revised provision shall read as follows: "The proposed structure or use is not subject to damage by flooding or waves,nor is the land unsuitable for the proposed structure or use because of drainage conditions". Moved to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset as follows: Amend Section 9.7.8.a by changing the word "land"to "proposed use";and by changing the words "subject to flooding or wave damage"to "subject to damage by flooding or waves";so the revised provision shall read as follows: "The proposed structure or use is not subject to damage by flooding or waves,nor is the land unsuitable for the proposed structure or use because of drainage conditions." A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously. 82 Article 25: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset as follows: Amend Section 7.2 by adding a new Section 7.2.12 as follows: "Except for common driveways which (a)meet the required standards as set forth in the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations,or (b)satisfy all conditions imposed by the Planning Board in cases where such common driveways do not meet the required standards,no driveway Legal Service shall be located nearer to any side or rear lot line than either five feet or the permitted setback distance for a main or accessory building whichever distance is lesser. Moved to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset as follows: Amend Section 7.2 by adding a new Section 7.2.12 as follows: "Except for common driveways which (a)meet the required standards as set forth in the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations,or (b)satisfy all conditions imposed by the Planning Board in cases where such common driveways do not meet the required standards,no Driveway Legal Service shall be located nearer to any side or rear lot line than either five feet or the permitted setback distance for a main or accessory building whichever distance is lesser." A 2/3's vote is required. Motion is adopted by the required 2/3's. Article 26: 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 install a catch basin on Highland Avenue,near Brown Court,to contain the water flow on the street and all associated cost.This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . CITIZEN'S PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS Gail Parks 19 Highland Ave.Jacqueline B.Clark 23 Highland Ave. Melissa T.Tierney 1 1 Highland Ave.Donald S.Clark 23 Highland Ave. William H.Tierney 1 1 Highland Ave.Douglas S.Clark 25 Highland Ave. Todd N.Ramsay 23A Highland Ave.Roger Q.Hill 19A Highland Ave. Melissa Clark 25 Highland Ave.Joanne C.Hill 19A Highland Ave. 83 Moved that Four thousand Five Hundred ($4,500.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,to Install a catch basin on Highland Avenue,near Brown Court,to contain the water flow on the street and all associated cost. This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 27: 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,at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen to the South Shore Aviation Fund,to (a)Assess the noise and jet fuel pollution impact of Logan Airport's Runway expansion proposal on the health and quality of life of Cohasset and other South Shore residents,to include the construction of a DNL 55dB noise contour "footprint"for the Town,together with supporting noise metrics,including single event,and "time above"sound exposure levels;(b)Seek a delay on the construction of Runway 14/32 until such an assessment is complete;(c)In consultation with the FAA,change existing approaches to Runway 33L,to "over water" approaches using new satellite navigation technology;and (d)Enforce a 1980 FAA agreement on Runway 22 departures over water which sends planes farther to the north and east of the Hull peninsula before turning back over south shore towns;funds shall be used for legal advice,for aviation noise and flight path consultants,and to acquire noise-monitoring devices. This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS Cornelia B.Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave.Donald F.Steele 31 River Rd. S.Wiley Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave.Joyce M.Steele 31 River Rd Linda R.Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave.Eric Oddleifson 25 River Rd. Samuel W.Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave.Janna M.Oddleifson 25 River Rd. JohnA.Con-ea 255 Atlantic Ave.Mary J.McCarthy 390 South Main St. Moved that Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to (a)engage the services of appropriate professionals to assess the noise and jet fuel pollution impact of Logan Airport's Runway expansion proposal on the health and quality of life of Cohasset and other South Shore residents,to include the construction of a DNL 55dB noise contour "footprint"for the Town,together with supporting 84 noise metrics,including single event,and "time above"sound exposure levels;(b)Seek a delay on the construction of Runway 14/32 until such an assessment is complete;(c)In consultation with the FAA,change existing approaches to Runway 33L,to "over water"approaches using new satellite navigation technology;and (d)Enforce a 1980 FAA agreement on Runway 22 departures over water which sends planes farther to the north and east of the Hull peninsula before turning back over south shore towns;funds shall be used for legal advice,for aviation noise and flight path consultants,and to acquire noise-monitoring devices.This article Is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . Motion adopted. Article 28: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VI,Safety and Public Order,of the General Bylaws,by inserting the following new section: Section 39 .Ban on Sale of Mercury Thermometers. (a)Definitions . The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this section. "Health care facility means any hospital,nursing home,skilled nursing facility,extended care facility,long-term care facility,clinic or medical laboratory,state or private health or mental institution,clinic,physician's office,or health maintenance organization. "Mercury thermometer''means a product,device,instrument or equipment into which elemental mercury or mercury compounds are intentionally added during Its formulation or manufacture and that is used to measure body temperature. "Manufacturer^means any person,firm,association,partnership, corporation,governmental entity,organization,combination,or joint venture that produces a mercury thermometer.If the mercury thermometer is produced in a foreign country,the manufacturer is the importer or domestic distributor. (b)Retail Sale Prohibition .It shall be unlawful for any person in the Town of Cohasset to sell or supply,through wholesale,retail,or online retail distribution channels,a mercury thermometer to consumers and patients, except by prescription.No mercury thermometer may be sold through prescription unless the manufacturer thereof shall supply clear instructions in writing to the consumer or patient on the careful handling of the thermometer to avoid breakage and proper cleanup should a breakage occur. 85 (c)Manufacturing Prohibition .It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture a mercury thermometer in the Town of Cohasset. (d)Importation Prohibition .It shall be unlawful for any health care facility to import,purchase,or distribute a mercury thermometer in the Town of Cohasset,except in the case of medical necessity as determined by a licensed physician. (e)Penalty .Any person who violates this bylaw shall,for each offense, be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 per mercury thermometer. (f)Effective Date .This section shall take effect January 1,2002. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond St. Julie D.McNabb 53 Pond St. James R.Lennon 20 Tad Ln. Arthur Lehr 200 No.Main St. Robert Deutsch 1 00 Elm St. Robin Grinnell Betts H.Murray G.R.Hoffman Donna Pratt Mark Baker 388 Beechwood St. 8 Westgate Ln. 12 Lamberts Ln. 75 Ripley Rd. 32 Nichols Rd. Moved to amend Article VII,"Safety and Public Order" Bylaws,by inserting the following new section: of the General Section 39 .Ban on Sale of Mercury Thermometers. (a)Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this section. "Health care facility"means any hospital,nursing home,skilled nursing facility,extended care facility,long-term care facility,clinic or medical laboratory,state or private health or mental Institution,clinic,physician's office,or health maintenance organization. "Mercury thermometer"means a product,device,instrument or equipment into which elemental mercury or mercury compounds are intentionally added during its formulation or manufacture and that is used to measure body temperature. "Manufacturer"means any person,firm,association,partnership, corporation,governmental entity,organization,combination,or joint venture that produces a mercury thermometer.If the mercury thermometer is produced in a foreign country,the manufacturer is the importer or domestic distributor. (b)Retail Sale Prohibition .It shall be unlawful for any person in the Town of Cohasset to sell or supply,through wholesale,retail,or online retail distribution channels,a mercury thermometer to consumers and patients, 86 except by prescription.No mercury thermometer may be sold through prescription unless the manufacturer thereof shall supply clear instructions in writing to the consumer or patient on the careful handling of the thermometer to avoid breakage and proper cleanup should a breakage occur. (c)Manufacturing Prohibition .It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture a mercury thermometer in the Town of Cohasset. (d)Importation Prohibition .It shall be unlawful for any health care facility to import,purchase,or distribute a mercury thermometer in the Town of Cohasset,except in the case of medical necessity as determined by a licensed physician. (e)Penalty .Any person who violates this bylaw shall,for each offense, be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 per mercury thermometer. (f)Effective Date .This section shall take effect January 1 ,2002. Motion adopted unanimously Article 29: To see If the Town will amend Article III,"Elected Town Officer",of the General Bylaws,by inserting the following new subsection in Section 6, "Board of Health " (h)The Board of Health shall not accept a site assignment application, nor hold a site assignment hearing,nor approve a site assignment application for a proposed solid waste facility or any portion thereof located In any Zoning District where privately owned or operated solid waste uses are not allowed as a matter of right.An application for a site assignment for a solid waste facility shall not be accepted by the Board until such time as the applicant demonstrates to the Board that the proposed facility is not prohibited by the Zoning Bylaws.The applicant shall provide to the Board a Town zoning map prepared and stamped by a Massachusetts registered professional engineer showing that the location of the proposed facility is in a Town Zoning District that allows privately owned or operated solid waste uses as a matter of right.When the proposed facility would be located in a Zoning District where privately owned or operated solid waste uses are not allowed as a matter of right,the applicant shall provide to the Board a written ruling from the Building Inspector stating that the proposed facility is not prohibited by the Zoning Bylaws.If this ruling is appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals,the applicant shall provide to the Board a written decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals stating that the area of land where the proposed facility would be located is exempt from the prohibition against such solid waste uses and giving the basis for such exemption. 87 CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond St. Kevin F.O'Donnell 248 King St. Peter G.Wliittemore 47 Elm Ct. Mary O.Kelly 247 Fair Oaks Ln. Linda Keller 2 Gushing Rd. Peter J.Pratt 75 Ripley Rd. Keith Moskow 98 Gammons Rd. Bruce F.McKinnon 70 Fairoaks Ln. Martha K.Gjesteby 81 Old Pasture Rd. Constance Afshar141 South Main St. Moved to amend Article III,"Elected Town Officer",of the General Bylaws, by inserting the following new subsection in Section 6,"Board of Health": (h)The Board of Health shall not accept a site assignment application, nor hold a site assignment hearing,nor approve a site assignment application for a proposed solid waste facility or any portion thereof located in any Zoning District where privately owned or operated solid waste uses are not allowed as a matter of right.An application for a site assignment for a solid waste facility shall not be accepted by the Board until such time as the applicant demonstrates to the Board that the proposed facility is not prohibited by the Zoning Bylaws.The applicant shall provide to the Board a Town zoning map prepared and stamped by a Massachusetts registered professional engineer showing that the location of the proposed facility is in a Town Zoning District that allows privately owned or operated solid waste uses as a matter of right.When the proposed facility would be located in a Zoning District where privately owned or operated solid waste uses are not allowed as a matter of right,the applicant shall provide to the Board a written ruling from the Building Inspector stating that the proposed facility is not prohibited by the Zoning Bylaws.If this ruling is appealed to the Board of Health,the applicant shall provide to the Board a written decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals stating that the area of land where the proposed facility would be located is exempt from the prohibition against such solid waste uses and giving the basis for such exemption. Motion adopted. Article 30: To see If the Town will vote to amend Section 12.5 of the Zoning Bylaws by striking the sentence "A variance may authorize a use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the land or structure is located,provided that such use is specifically permitted by this bylaw;and further provided that no variance may be granted to allow a sanitary landfill use or other solid waste facility use in the Water Resource District established pursuant to Section 14 of this by\3\N";and inserting in its place thereof the following sentence:-"A variance may authorize a use not permitted in the district in which the land or 88 structure is located,provided that such use is specifically permitted by this bylaw;and further provided that no variance may be granted to allow a privately owned sanitary landfill use or other solid waste facility use in the Water Resource District established pursuant to Section 14 of this bylaw or in any other zoning district where solid waste uses are not allowed as a matter of right.". CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond St. Kevin F.O'Donnell 248 King St. Peter G.Whittemore 47 Elm Ct. Mary O.Kelly 247 Fair Oaks Ln. Linda Keller 2 Gushing Rd. Peter J.Pratt 75 Ripley Rd. Keith Moskow 98 Gammons Rd. Bruce F.McKinnon 70 Fairoaks Ln. Martha K.Gjesteby 81 Old Pasture Rd. Constance Afshar 141 South Main St. Amendment offered by Robert Sturdy,member of the Planning Board. Moved to amend Section 12.5 of the Zoning Bylaws by striking the sentence "A variance may authorize a use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the land or structure is located,provided that such use is specifically permitted by this bylaw;and further provided that no variance may be granted to allow a sanitary landfill use or other solid waste facility use in the Water Resource District established pursuant to Section 14 of this bylaw"; and inserting in its place thereof the following sentence:-"A variance may not authorize a use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the land or structure is located. A 2/3 vote is required. Amendment adopted. Main motion as amended is adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will vote to amend article VII,Safety and Public Order,of the General Bylaws by Inserting the following new section: Section 40 .Regulation of Air Emissions from Landfills (a)Authoritv This Bylaw is adopted by the Town of Cohasset under its Home Rule Authority pursuant to Article 89,Section 6,of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution (the Home Rule Amendment),Its police powers to protect the public health,safety,welfare,and its authorization under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 21,and is independent of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 111 and regulations promulgated there under. 89 (b)Purpose and Applicabiiitv The purpose of this Bylaw is to protect public health,safety,and the environment and to protect the constitutional right of Cohasset residents to clean air as guaranteed by Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution by regulating air emissions from landfills located in the Town of Cohasset which may constitute a nuisance,a danger to public health,or which may Impair the public health and convenience. (c)Prohibition of Nuisance or Health Threat from Landfill Gas Emissions (I)Emissions of landfill gas from a landfill located In the Town of Cohasset shall at no time cause a nuisance condition, adversely affect public health,or otherwise Impair the public health and convenience. (II)Upon receipt of a complaint from any one or more persons that a landfill is violating the above section,the Board of Health may require the owners or operator of said landfill to abate such violation. (d)Air quality monitoring of landfill gas emissions (i)The owner or operator of a landfill shall,at times and in places as required by the Board of Health,monitor ambient air quality to detect the extent and concentration of emissions of landfill gas emitted from said landfill throughout the Town of Cohasset,and shall provide the results of said monitoring to the Board of Health and to the public in a timely manner. (il)The owner or operator of a landfill shall conduct additional air quality monitoring upon request of the Board of Health or the Health Agent. (e)Approval of landfill gas management plan (i)Landfill gas shall at all times be managed by the owner or operator of the landfill to reduce to the fullest extent possible the potential adverse effect of the gas emissions on public health,safety,and the environment. (11)Landfill gas from a landfill located in the Town of Cohasset may not be released into the atmosphere until such time as the Board of Health has reviewed and approved plans for management of landfill gas emissions,which may include, as required by the Board,treatment of the landfill gas,such as a granulated active carbon (GAC)filter or a flare system. (Hi)No filter,flare system,or other treatment process for landfill gas shall be used by a landfill until such time as such filter or treatment process has been approved by the Board of Health. (Iv)In reviewing and approving landfill gas management plans,the Board of Health shall consider and may apply all relevant regulations and standards established under federal and state law and regulation,including the United States Environmental 90 Protection New Source Performance Standards and the state Department of Environmental Protection landfill regulations,310 CMR 19.000,state and federal air quality regulations,and any other applicable federal state,or local laws or regulations. (f)Assessment of Fees The Board may require pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,section 53G or other applicable legal authority that the owner or operator of a landfill located in the Town of Cohasset pay to the Board in advance a fee consisting of the reasonable costs incurred,or to be incurred,by the Board for the employment of outside professional experts and/or consultants engaged by the Board to assist In the review ("review fee")of the ongoing monitoring required under this bylaw,any applications submitted to the Board for landfill gas control,and for any other purpose consistent with this bylaw . (g)Penalties for Violations (I)Whoever violates this regulation or any order promulgated thereto shall be punished,by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100)nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (II)For the purposes of this regulation,each day or part thereof of violation of this bylaw or an order adopted thereto, whether such violation be continuous or intermittent,shall be construed as a separate and succeeding offense. (lii)The Board of Health may,at any time following public notice and by sending written notice by registered mall to the landfill owner or operator,hold a public hearing to determine whether the landfill is in violation of this regulation and may, following such hearing,determine whether or not the landfill is in violation and,if so,to determine what penalty shall be assessed and what actions the Board will require the landfill owner or operator to take to abate such violation. (h)Effective date This regulation shall be effective as of January 1 ,2002 (I)Severabilitv If any section or other portion of this regulation is found Invalid,such finding of invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the regulation. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond St.Peter J.Pratt 75 Ripley Rd. Kevin F.O'Donnell 248 King St.Keith Moskow 98 Gammons Rd. Peter G.Whittemore 47 Elm Ct.Bruce F.McKinnon 70 Fairoaks Ln. Mary O.Kelly 247 Fair Oaks Ln.Martha K.Gjesteby 81 Old Pasture Rd. Linda Keller 2 Gushing Rd.Constance Afshar 141 South Main St. 91 Moved to amend Article VI!,Safety and Public Order,of the General Bylaws by inserting the following new section: Section 40 .Regulation of Air Emissions from Landfills (a)Authority This Bylaw is adopted by the Town of Cohasset under Its Home Rule Authority pursuant to Article 89,Section 6,of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution (the Home Rule Amendment),its police powers to protect the public health,safety,welfare,and its authorization under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 21,and is independent of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 111 and regulations promulgated thereunder. (b)Purpose and Applicability The purpose of this Bylaw is to protect public health,safety,and the environment and to protect the constitutional right of Cohasset residents to clean air as guaranteed by Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution by regulating air emissions from landfills located in the Town of Cohasset which may constitute a nuisance,a danger to public health,or which may impair the public health and convenience. (c)Prohibition of Nuisance or Health Threat from Landfill Gas Emissions (i)Emissions of landfill gas from a landfill located in the Town of Cohasset shall at no time cause a nuisance condition, adversely affect public health,or otherwise impair the public health and convenience. (11)Upon receipt of a complaint from any one or more persons that a landfill is violating the above section,the Board of Health may require the owners or operator of said landfill to abate such violation. (d)Air quality monitoring of landfill gas emissions (i)The owner or operator of a landfill shall,at times and in places as required by the Board of Health,monitor ambient air quality to detect the extent and concentration of emissions of landfill gas emitted from said landfill throughout the Town of Cohasset,and shall provide the results of said monitoring to the Board of Health and to the public in a timely manner. (ii)The owner or operator of a landfill shall conduct additional air quality monitoring upon request of the Board of Health or the Health Agent. (e)Approval of landfill gas management plan 92 (I)Landfill gas shall at all times be managed by the owner or operator to reduce to the fullest extent possible the potential adverse effect of Ihe gas emissions on public health,safety, and the environment. (ii)Landfill gas from a landfill located in the Town of Cohasset may not be released into the atmosphere until such time as the Board of Health has reviewed and approved plans for management of landfill gas emissions,which may include, as required by the Board,treatment of the landfill gas,such as a granulated active carbon (GAC)filter or a flare system. (ill)No filter,flare system,or other treatment process for landfill gas shall be used by a landfill until such time as such filter or treatment process has been approved by the Board of Health. (iv)In reviewing and approving landfill gas management plans, the Board of HeaJth shall consider and may apply all relevant regulations and standards established under federal and state law and regulation,including the United States Environmental Protection New Source Performance Standards and the state Department of Environmental Protection landfill regulations,310 CMR 19.000,state and federal air quality regulations,and any other applicable federal state,or local laws or regulations. (f)Assessment of Fees The Board may require pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,section 533 or other applicable legal authority that the owner or operator of a landfill located in the Town of Cohasset pay to the Board in advance a fee consisting of the reasonable costs incurred,or to be incurred,by the Board for the employment of outside professional experts and/or consultants engaged by the Board to assist in the review ("review fee")of the ongoing monitoring required under this bylaw,any applications submitted to the Board for landfill gas control,and for any other purpose consistent with this bylaw . (g)Penalties for Violations (i)Whoever violates this regulation or any order promulgated thereto shall be punished,by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100)nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii)For the purposes of this regulation,each day or part thereof of violation of this bylaw or an order adopted thereto, whether such violation be continuous or intermittent,shall be construed as a separate and succeeding offense. (iii)The Board of Health may,at any time following public notice and by sending written notice by registered mail to the landfill owner or operator,hold a public hearing to determine whether the landfill is in violation of this regulation and may, following such hearing,determine whether or not the landfill 93 is in violation and,If so,to determine what penalty shall be assessed and what actions the Board will require the landfill owner or operator to take to abate such violation. (h)Effective date This regulation shall be effective as of January 1,2002 (i)Severability If any section or other portion of this regulation is found Invalid,such finding of invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the regulation. Motion is defeated. Article 32: To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws by inserting the following new Article: Article XV .Ground Water Cleanup Standards. i^Authoritv This Bylaw is adopted by the Town of Cohasset under its Home Rule Authority pursuant to Article 89,Section 6 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution (the Home Rule Amendment),its police powers to protect the public health,safety,welfare,the authorization to adopt bylaws pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 21,and its authority to plan for the prevention,control and abatement of water pollution under M.G.Lc.21,§27(1). 2,Purpose The purpose of this Bylaw Is to protect,preserve,improve and maintain the Town of Cohasset's existing and potential public drinking water sources,to preserve and protect the constitutional right of Cohasset residents to clean water as guaranteed by Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution and to assure public health and safety through the application of stringent environmental ground water quality clean up standards which assure restoration of any contaminated water resources area covered by this Bylaw to a fully useable condition. 3^Recitations 3.1 The Town of Cohasset relies on surface water sources,which are influenced by groundwater,and on groundwater sources within the 94 Town,as its source of public drinking water for residents,businesses and industries in ttie Town. 3.2 Tliere liave been a number of documented releases and threats of release within the Town of contaminants and "oil"and "hazardous material"as those terms are defined under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21 E and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan,310 CMR 40.0000 et.seq,("MCP"). 3.3 Groundwater in Cohasset that contributes to our sources of public drinking water supply has been contaminated or threatened by various releases and threats of release within the Town of contaminants and "oil"and "hazardous material". 3.4 Multiple contaminants in groundwater and/or multiple pathways of exposure to such contaminants has presented and continues to present potential risks to Cohasset's present and future public drinking water supply sources. 4.Definitions The following terms shall have the following meanings in this Article: 4.1 "Cleanup"means any response action,removal action or remedial action undertaken pursuant to any federal or state environmental law,rule,regulation,order or decree involving the clean up or removal of any contaminant from the environment,including,without limitation,from land,waters and/or ground-waters. 4.2 "Contaminant"means any physical,chemical,biological or radiological substance or matter in water,as defined in 42 U.S.C.§ 300f(6).The term "Contaminant"includes,without limitation,any material or substance defined as "oil"or "hazardous material"under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21 E (the Massachusetts "Superfund"law)or the Massachusetts Contingency Plan,310 CMR 40.0000 et seq.(the "MCP"). 4.3 "DEP"means the Department of Environmental Protection,its predecessors and/or its successors. 4.4 "Fully useable condition"means that,with respect to the Resource Areas defined in this Bylaw,contaminant levels meet or surpass in cleanness on a permanent basis the groundwater cleanup standards established by this Bylaw throughout the Resource Area for each and every contaminant. 4.5 "Ground Water Cleanup Standards"means the groundwater quality standards adopted by the Town of Cohasset pursuant to this Bylaw which are as follows:(1)the most recently established Maximum Contaminant Level Goals ("MCLGs")established under the Safe Drinking Water Act for each Contaminant for which and MCLG has been established,see 40 CFR §§141.50 -141.52,(2)the most recently established Massachusetts Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MMCLG's)for drinking water set by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection,and (3)where a MCLG or 95 MMCLG for an unregulated volatile organic compound ("VOC")has not been promulgated,1 part per billion ("ppb")for any such volatile organic compound ("VOC")and 5ppab total for all such VOC's.. 4.6 "Potentially productive aquifer(s)"means all aquifers within Cohasset delineated by the U.S.Geological Survey as a high or medium yield aquifer. 4.7 "Resource Area"means and includes each and all of the following areas in the Town of Cohasset: (a)The Water Resource District established pursuant to Section 14 of the Zoning Bylaws,which includes the watershed for surface water sources and the wellhead protection areas for the groundwater sources of public drinl^ing water supply. (b)All Potentially Productive Aquifers. (c)Potential surface water supply areas as Identified by the federal or state government or the Town of Cohasset. 5:Scope Any Cleanup performed In the Town of Cohasset by a person potentially liable under Section 5(a)of General Laws Chapter 21 E on,in,at,of or affecting any Resource Area(s)shall on a permanent basis meet or surpass in cleanness the Ground Water Clean Up Standards established by this Bylaw throughout the Resource Area for each and every Contaminant for which the Cleanup is or has been undertaken. 6,Application of Ground Water Cleanup Standards All sampled locations throughout the Resource Area shall meet the Ground Water Clean Up Standards established by this Bylaw.No averaging of samples may be used to determine compliance with the Ground Water Cleanup Standards for any particular sampling point.Resource Area or any combination of Resource Areas.All Resource Areas,which undergo a Cleanup must be restored to a fully useable condition. L Enforcement The Conservation Commission is authorized and empowered to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw.Pursuant to M.G.L.Chapter 40,Section 21,breach of this Bylaw shall be punishable by a penalty of three hundred dollars ($300.00)for each offense.Each day during which a breach of this Bylaw continues shall constitute a separate offense.Without limitation,it shall constitute a breach of this Bylaw to discontinue for more than thirty (30)days or to abandon a Cleanup of a Resource Area without meeting the Groundwater Cleanup Standards of this Bylaw.Any breach of this Bylaw shall be deemed to cause irreparable harm to the Town of Cohasset and its citizens,residents,and persons employed in the Town,entitling the Town of Cohasset to all appropriate injunctive relief In addition to ail other available remedies provided by law. 96 8,Variance From Groundwater Cleanup Standards The Conservation Commission shall have the power,after public hearing for which notice has been given by publication and posting,by mailing to the applicant,all abutters,all abutters to abutters,and the Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners,to grant upon petition with respect to a particular Cleanup a variance from the Groundwater Cleanup Standards of this Bylaw where the Conservation Commission specifically finds that desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this Bylaw. In determining whether to grant such a variance,the Conservation Commission,In consultation with the Board of Water Commissioners,should consider the following: (i)the ability of the applicant to demonstrate that its contribution to a discharge,release,or disposal of the contaminants at issue can be distinguished from the contribution of other parties; (ii)the amount and concentration of the contaminants involved; (Hi)the degree of toxicity and the fate and transport of the contaminants I Involved; (iv)the degree of involvement by the applicant in the generation,transportation; (v)treatment,storage,or disposal of the contaminants involved; (vl)the degree of care exercised by the applicant with respect to the contaminants concerned,taking Into account the characteristics of such contaminants; (vil)the degree of cooperation by the applicant with the Federal,State or local officials to prevent any harm to the public health,safety ,welfare,or environment; (vlil)alternatives proposed by the applicant to protect the public health,safety ,welfare and the environment including,without limitation,any prospective contribution by the applicant to costs of treatment of the affected groundwater before its distribution within Cohassefs public water supply;and (ix)whether achievement of the Ground Water Cleanup Standards is technologically infeaslble or not cost- effective based on the limits of best available technology,the marginal costs,the marginal benefits,and the risks to the public health,safety, welfare and the environment. The Conservation Commission may impose conditions,safeguards and limitations in such a variance to protect the public health,safety,welfare and the environment and to effectuate the purposes of this Bylaw. 97 9.Assessment of Fees The Conservation Commission may require pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,section 53G,Commission regulations,or other applicable legal authority that a person potentially liable under Section 5(a)of General Laws Chapter 21 E for the cleanup of a site located in Cohasset pay to the Commission in advance a fee consisting of the reasonable costs incurred,or to be incurred,by the Commission for the employment of outside professional experts and/or consultants engaged by the Commission to assist in the review ("review fee")of any cleanup regulated pursuant to this bylaw,and for any other purpose consistent with this bylaw. 10.Applicability This Bylaw shall apply to any existing,ongoing or proposed Cleanup to the maximum extent permitted by law. 1 1 .Severability If any part of this Bylaw is adjudicated invalid,the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect.If this Bylaw is adjudicated invalid or Inapplicable in any area or zone,it shall remain valid and applicable to the maximum geographical extent possible. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond St. Kevin F.O'Donnell 248 King St. Peter G.Whittemore 47 Elm Ct. Mary 0.Kelly 247 Fair Oaks Ln. Linda Keller 2 Gushing Rd. Peter J.Pratt 75 Ripley Rd. Keith Moskow 98 Gammons Rd. Bruce F.McKinnon 70 Fairoaks Ln. Martha K.Gjesteby 81 Old Pasture Rd. Constance Afshar 141 South Main St Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted unanimously^ Article 33: To see what sum or sums of money the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,,to be expended by the School Committee and the Town Manager,to supplement the funding 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 98 School for the creation of additional space,handicapped accessibility,and to meet the educational specifications established by the Cohasset School Committee as voted in Article 13 of the March 2000 Annual Town Meeting. This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2001 . Moved that It is the intention of the School Building Committee to withdraw this article from consideration,and,therefore,it is moved that this Article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted unanimously. Article 34: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money to add to the Stabilization Fund in accordance with M.G.L.c.40,Section 5B,as amended. Moved that it is the intention of the Board of Selectmen to withdraw this article from consideration,and,therefore,it is moved that this Article be indefinitely postponed. Motion to indefinitely postpone is adopted unanimously. Moved that this meeting stand adjourned only for the election to be held Saturday,April 7,2001. Motion voted unanimously at 6:15 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION APRIL 7.2001 The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m. Total Voters—1816 Per Cent —34% Absentee Voters --Pre.1 -53;Pre.2 -44 99 Election officers sworn In by the Town Clerk,Marion Douglas at 7:45 a.m. were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Shirley Tewksbury Kathleen Rhodes Dan Adams Debra Krupczak Katherlne Lincoln Janice Rosano Jean Thompson Robert Thompson Ann Barrett Helen King SELECTMEN FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR TWO Pct.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Merle S.Brown 617 642 1259 Thomas J.Callahan 624 605 1229 Write-ins (scattering)27 24 51 Blanks 526 567 1093 Total 1794 1838 3632 SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS -VOTE FOR 2 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Mark G.DeGiacomo 545 532 1077 Patricia C.Martin 510 450 960 Adrienne M.MacCarthy 438 519 957 Write-ins (scattering)7 2 9 Blanks 294 335 629 TOTAL 2691 1838 3632 TRUSTEE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS-VOTE FOR 3 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL June S.Hubbard 665 606 1271 Sarah R.Pease 658 607 1265 Barbara M.Power 653 611 1264 Write-ins (scattering)10 1 11 Blanks 705 932 1637 TOTAL 2691 2757 5448 100 ASSESSOR FOR THREE YEARS -VOTE FOR 1 Pct.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Elsa J.Miller Write-ins (scattering) Blanks TOTAL 611 4 282 897 603 3 313 919 1214 7 595 1816 BOARD OF HEALTH -VOTE FOR 1 FOR THREE YEARS VOTE FOR 1 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Stephen N.Bobo Write-ins (scattering) Blanks TOTAL 633 2 262 897 633 2 284 919 1266 4 546 1816 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FIVE YEARS -VOTE FORI Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL John D.Muncey Write-ins (scattering) Blanks TOTAL 610 2 285 897 621 1 297 919 1231 3 582 1816 PLANNING BOARD FOR FIVE YEARS -VOTE FOR 1 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Richard H.Brown,Jr.257 353 610 Peter J.Pratt 568 478 1046 Write-ins (scattering) Blanks 72 88 160 TOTAL 897 919 1816 101 RECREATION COMMISSION FOR FIVE YEARS -VOTE FOR 1 Pot.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Frederick H.Grassie,Jr.658 676 1334 Write-ins (scattering)2 2 4 Blanks 237 241 478 TOTAL 897 919 1816 SEWER COMMISSION FOR THREE YEARS -VOTE FOR 1 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Sean C.Cunning 619 603 1222 Write-ins (scattering)2 3 5 Blanks 276 313 589 TOTAL 897 919 1816 WATER COMMISSION FOR THREE YEARS VOTE FOR 1 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Robert E.Kasameyer 639 622 1261 Write-ins (scattering)1 1 Blanks 257 297 554 TOTAL 897 919 1816 WATER COMMISSION FOR ONE YEAR TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM - VOTE FOR 1 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Glenn A.Pratt 650 660 1310 Write-ins (scattering)1 3 4 Blanks 246 256 502 TOTAL 897 919 1816 Question #1 Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $300,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of meeting the operational expenses of the Town Government and School System for the fiscal year beginning July 1 ,Two Thousand One? 102 Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Yes No Blanks TOTAL Question #2 483 468 951 389 430 819 23. 897 21 919 1816 Shall the Town of Cohasset vote to accept General Laws,Chapter 44 Sections 3-7,known as the Community Preservation Act,which establishes a Special "Community Preservation Fund"that may be appropriated and spent for certain open space,historic resources and affordable housing purposes and to approve a property tax surcharge that shall be in the amount of one and one half (1 >2%)percent of the taxes assessed annually on real property and shall be dedicated to the fund,such surcharge to be imposed on taxes assessed for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1,2001,and to exempt from the surcharge the following: (1)An exemption for property owned and occupied as a domicile by a person who would qualify for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the community;and (2)An exemption for $100,000.00 of the assessed valuation of Class One,residential,parcels? Pet.1 Pet.2 TOTAL 514 484 998 354 402 756 29 33 62 897 919 1816 Yes No Blanks TOTAL The polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 7 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 103 RECOUNT -APRIL 21.2001 The Board of Registrars scheduled a recount for School Committee on Saturday,April 21,2001 at 10 am at the Cohasset Town Hall Auditorium. Registrars present were:Judith Volungis,Acting Chair,Marion Douglas, Clerk,and Edythe Ford.Carol St.Pierre was acting as Temporary Registrar; as Margaret Charles,Chairwoman was absent.Before starting the recount, the Registrars held a hearing at 10:10 a.m.on an objection received from Patricia Martin stating that on Petitions for Precinct 1 and 2 neither contained a Statement of Reason on the petition forms.The objection requests that the Registrars not hold a recount as petitioned by Adrienne MacCarthy for the office of School Committee as It fails to comply with the law.Counsels (for the objector and the petitioner)and Town Counsel were heard from.After discussion,it was moved to deny the objection for the reasons stated by all counsels.The reasons in part included;notarized statements were agreed upon,both petitions signed by the candidate,more than the ten qualified voters signed each petition and no specific case law was cited for or against leaving the statement of reason blank on each form.Motion was seconded and voted unanimously by the Board of Registrars to deny the objection and to begin the recount. The following election workers assisted in the recount were:Janice Rosano, Kathleen Rhodes,Dan Adams,Margaret Hernan,Debra Krupczak,Katherine Lincoln,Nancy Barrett,Janet MacLure,and Grace Tuckerman. The counsel for Patricia Martin was William A.McDermott,Jr.and as assistant legal counsels:Lisa Hewitt Dick and John T.McElligott.Observers were as follows:Kathy Ofsthun,Richard Ofsthun,Steven Oronte,Janyce Brown,Lisa Bumstead and Peter Pratt.Counsel for Adrienne MacCarthy was Patrick Waters.Observers were as follows:Sarah Porter,Thomas Shipp,Joseph Stanganelli,James Porter,Sarah Murphy and Susan Galligan. Paul DeRensis,Town Counsel,represented the Board of Registrars. As determined by the recount,the votes cast for the office of School Committee were as follows: Pre.1 Pre.2 TOTAL Mark DeGiacomo 546 535 1081 Patricia Martin 510 451 961 Adrienne MacCarthy 439 520 959 Write-ins 7 4 11 Blanks 294 330 624 TOTAL 1796 1840 3636 A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk Clerk for the Board of Registrar 104 Index -Special Town Meeting,November 5,2001 Article #Description of Article 1.Unpaid bills.Adopted. 2.2002 Operating Budget adjustments.Adopted. 3.Gravel Pit Design &Bid Documents.Adopted. 4.King Street and Schofield Road Easement. Adopted. 5.Water Department Capital.Adopted. 6.Water Department -Release of Easement. Adopted. 7.Water Department -Granting of Easement. Adopted. 8.Naming of Mariner's Park.Adopted. 9.Accept Gift of Land -Route 3A.Adopted. 10.Police Station Design &Bid Documents. Defeated. 1 1 .Amend Library Wording &Appropriation. Adopted. 12.Stabilization Fund.Adopted. 13.Private Way Repair Account.Adopted. 14.Local Room Occupancy Excise Tax.Defeated. 15.PWED Grant Plan Approval.Adopted. 16.Community Preservation Committee.Adopted. 17.Amend Zoning Bylaw -Ledge.Indefinitely postponed. 18.DPW Capital Equipment.Adopted. 19.James Brook Flood Control.Adopted. 20.Forest Avenue Sidewalk.Adopted. 21.Grown &Development Master Plan.Adopted. 22.Building Permit Moratorium.Indefinitely postponed. 23.Senior Housing Zoning.Adopted. 24.CHL Settlement Agreement.Adopted. 25.Citizens'Petition -Sewer Abatements.Adopted. 105 Special Town Meeting -November 5,2001 At the Special Town Meeting iield on Monday,November 5,2001 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,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 7:07 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 406.Precinct 1 -248 voters and Precinct 2 -1 58. 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 the following rules of procedure be adopted for the November 5, 2001,Special Town Meeting:that at the beginning of the Special Town Meeting,the Moderator shall call aloud each of the articles printed in the warrant by number,that those articles for which any seven (7)voters states a "hold"shall be held for further debate,that those articles upon which no hold has been placed shall all then and there all collectively,by one motion,be adopted in accordance with the proposed Town Manager's motions for each respective article and that the remaining articles that have been so held shall thereafter be called individually by the Moderator for separate debate and vote,unless at the time the article is called,the hold thereon is withdrawn,in which event the article shall then and there be voted upon without further debate. Articles 1,4,6,7,8,9,12,13,16,18,19,23 and 24 were not held for debate. Motion 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 Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis &Holland $22.059.00 TOTAL $22,059.00 106 Moved that Twenty Seven Thousand Fifty Nine ($27,059.00)Dollars be raised by taxation and other general revenues of the Town,to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay the following unpaid bills from previous fiscal years: Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis &Holland $27.059.00 TOTAL $27,059.00 A 9/1 vote req u i red . Motion adopted. ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain,an easement for installation,repair and maintenance of a drainage pipe and appurtenant structures at the intersection of King Street and Schofield Road on land commonly known as 460 King Street,Cohasset,and more particularly described in the deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 7077,Page 730.The land and terms of the easement shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen. Moved that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain,an easement for installation,repair and maintenance of a drainage pipe and appurtenant structures at the intersection of King Street and Schofield Road on land commonly known as 460 King Street,Cohasset,and more particularly described in the deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Book 7077,Page 730.The land and terms of the easement shall be as determined by the Board of Selectmen. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to release that portion of the easement taken by the Cohasset Water Company under an Order of Taking dated November 2,1949,recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds,Book 2868,Page 541,lying between James Lane and Pleasant Street,as described in Paragraph 10 of said taking and burdening land owned in 1949 by Eleanor T.Downs,Frances Downs,and Rebecca D.Hock,and now owned by John H.Connell. 107 Moved that the Board of Water Commissioners be hereby authorized to release that portion of the easement taken by the Cohasset Water Company under an Order of Taking dated November 2,1949,recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds,Book 2868,Page 541,lying between James Lane and Pleasant Street,as described in Paragraph 10 of said taking and burdening land owned in 1949 by Eleanor T.Downs,Frances Downs,and Rebecca D.Hock,and now owned by John H.Connell. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain,an easement for installation, repair and maintenance of a fire hydrant at the intersection of Elm Street and Brook Street on land commonly known as 13 Elm Street,Cohasset,and shown on Town of Cohasset Assessors'Map 27,as Plots 27-1 and 27-2. The location and terms of the easement shall be as determined by the Board of Water Commissioners. Moved that the Board of Water Commissioners be hereby authorized to acquire by purchase,gift or eminent domain,an easement for installation, repair and maintenance of a fire hydrant at the intersection of Elm Street and Brook Street on land commonly known as 13 Elm Street,Cohasset,and shown on Town of Cohasset Assessors'Map 27,as Plots 27-1 and 27-2. The location and terms of the easement shall be as determined by the Board of Water Commissioners. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted by tlie required 2/3's. ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to name the Town owned property located on Parker Avenue (formerly known as the Hagerty Property),and identified on Assessors'Map 37 as Parcel 1 1 ,as "Mariner's Park". Moved that the Town owned property located on Parker Avenue (formerly known as the Hagerty Property),and identified on Assessors'Map 37 as Parcel 1 1 ,be hereinafter named "Mariner's Park". Motion adopted. 108 ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to accept a gift of land of approximately 2 acres, more or less,a portion of Assessors'Map 73,Parcel 6,located on Route 3A, from Crocker il Realty Trust,subject to a successful Chapter 21 E Site Assessment satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen. Moved that a gift of land of approximately 2 acres,more or less,a portion of Assessors'Map 73,Parcel 6,located on Route 3A,from Crocker II Realty Trust,is hereby accepted,subject to a successful Chapter 21 E Site Assessment satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to add to the Stabilization Fund in accordance with M.G.L.c.40,§5B,as amended. Moved that Five Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty One ($567,281.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to add to the Stabilization Fund in accordance with M.G.L.c.40,§5B,as amended. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 13: 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 add to the Private Way Repair Capital Account,as originally voted in Article 15 of the October 26, 1998,Special Town Meeting,to repair private ways in Town. Moved that Thirty Five Thousand ($35,000.00)Dollars be appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town,to be expended by the Town Manager,to add to the Private Way Repair Capital Account,as originally voted in Article 15 of the October 26,1998,Special Town Meeting, to repair private ways in Town. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V -"Appointed Standing Town Boards and Committee"of the General Bylaws be hereby amended by 109 adding the following new section 20,entitled "Community Preservation Committee"as follows: SECTION 20.COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (a)The Community Preservation Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall consist of nine (9)members to be made up as follows: One Member shall be a member of the Conservation Commission One Member shall be a member of the Historical Commission One Member shall be a member of the Planning Board One Member shall be a member of the Board of Park Commissioners One Member shall be a member of the Housing Authority One Member shall be a member of the Water Commission Three Members shall be citizens of the Town (b)The members shall be appointed to three (3)year terms,the conclusion of each term being the end of the fiscal year.Initially, three members shall be appointed to three (3)year terms;three- members shall be appointed to two (2)year terms;and three members shall be appointed to one (1)year terms;so that three members shall be appointed each fiscal year. (c)The Community Preservation Committee shall not meet or conduct business without the presence of a quorum,except to adjourn from time to time.A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.The Committee shall approve its actions by a majority vote of those voting and present.The Community Preservation Committee is responsible for evaluating the community preservation needs of the Town of Cohasset and making recommendations to Town Meeting. (d)Subject to any and all responsibilities set forth in Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44B,Sections 5(b)(1)through 5(b)(3)(c),the Committee shall study the needs,possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation.The Committee shall consult with existing municipal boards,including the Board of Selectmen,the Conservation Commission,the Historical Commission,the Planning Board,the Recreation Commission,the Water Commission,the Open Space Committee,and the Housing Authority in conducting such studies.As part of its study,the Committee shall review the Town Master Plan and hold one or more public informational hearings on the needs,possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation,notice of which shall be posted publicly and published for each of two weeks 110 preceding a hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. (e)Subject to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44B,Sections 5(b)(2)through 5(b)(3)(c),the Committee shall make recommendations to the Town Meeting for the acquisition and preservation of historic resources,for the acquisition,creation and preservation of historic resources for the acquisition,creation and preservation of land for recreational use,for the creation, preservation and support of community housing and for rehabilitation or restoration of such open space,historical resources,land for recreational use and community housing that is acquired or created as provided in this section.With respect to community housing,the Committee shall recommend,wherever possible,the reuse of existing buildings or construction of new buildings on previously developed sites. (f)The Committee may include in its recommendations to Town Meeting,a recommendation to set aside,for later spending,funds for specific purposes that are consistent with community preservation, but for which sufficient revenues are not then available in the community preservation fund to accomplish that specific purpose or set aside for later spending funds for general purposes that are consistent with community preservation. (g)Subject to the requirement of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44B,Section 5(d),Section 5(e)and Section 6,the Town Meeting may make appropriations from or reservations of community preservation funds in the amount recommended by the committee or it may reduce or reject a recommended amount.The Committee shall keep a record of its recommendations to the Town Meeting and the specific action taken on them. (h)The Committee shall maintain an inventory of all real property interest acquired,disposed of or improved after the Committee's recommendations are acted on by Town Meeting. Moved that Article V -"Appointed Standing Town Boards and Committee"of the General Bylaws be hereby amended by adding the following new section 20,entitled "Community Preservation Committee"as follows: SECTION 20.COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (a)There is hereby established a Community Preservation Committee which shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall consist of nine (9)members to be made up as follows: 111 One Member shall be a member of the Conservation Commission One Member shall be a member of the Historical Commission One Member shall be a member of the Planning Board One Member shall be a member of the Board of Park Commissioners One Member shall be a member of the Housing Authority One Member shall be a member of the Open Space Committee Three Members shall be citizens of the Town (b)The members shall be appointed to three (3)year terms,the conclusion of each term being the end of the fiscal year.Initially, three members shall be appointed to three (3)year terms;three members shall be appointed to two (2)year terms;and three members shall be appointed to one (1)year terms;so that three members shall be appointed each fiscal year. (c)The Community Preservation Committee shall not meet or conduct business without the presence of a quorum,except to adjourn from time to time.A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.The Committee shall approve its actions by a majority vote of those voting and present.The Community Preservation Committee is responsible for evaluating the community preservation needs of the Town of Cohasset and making recommendations to Town Meeting. (d)Subject to any and all responsibilities set forth in Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44B,Sections 5(b)(1)through 5(b)(3)(c),the Committee shall study the needs,possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation.The Committee shall consult with existing municipal boards,including the Board of Selectmen,the Conservation Commission,the Historical Commission,the Planning Board,the Recreation Commission,the Water Commission,the Open Space Committee,and the Housing Authority in conducting such studies.As part of its study,the Committee shall review any current Master Plan or Open Space Plan and hold one or more public informational hearings on the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation,notice of which shall be posted publicly and published for each of two weeks preceding a hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. (e)Subject to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44B,Sections 5(b)(2)through 5(b)(3)(c),the Committee shall make recommendations to the Town Meeting for the acquisition and preservation of historic resources,for the acquisition,creation and preservation of open space,for the acquisition,creation and preservation of land for recreational use,for the creation, preservation and support of community housing and for rehabilitation 112 or restoration of such open space,historical resources,land for recreational use and community housing that is acquired or created as provided in this section.With respect to community housing,the Committee shall recommend,wherever possible,the reuse of existing buildings or construction of new buildings on previously developed sites. (f)The Committee may include In its recommendations to Town Meeting,a recommendation to set aside,for later spending,funds for specific purposes that are consistent with community preservation, but for which sufficient revenues are not then available In the community preservation fund to accomplish that specific purpose or set aside for later spending funds for general purposes that are consistent with community preservation. (g)Subject to the requirement of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44B,Section 5(d),Section 5(e)and Section 6,the Town Meeting may make appropriations from or reservations of community preservation funds in the amount recommended by the committee or it may reduce or reject a recommended amount.The Committee shall keep a record of its recommendations to the Town Meeting and the specific action taken on them. (h)The Committee shall maintain an inventory of all real property interest acquired,disposed of or improved after the Committee's recommendations are acted on by Town Meeting. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 18: 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 and equipping the following new capital equipment that replaces existing equipment for the Department of Public Works,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment: Two (2)Breakaway Roll-off Trailers One (1)Grasshopper Mower Miscellaneous Cemetery Equipment Moved that Seventy Four Thousand ($74,000.00)Dollars be appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing and equipping the following new capital equipment that replaces existing equipment for the Department of Public Works,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment: 113 Two (2)Breakaway Roll-off Trailers One (1)Grasshopper Mower Miscellaneous Cemetery Equipment Motion adopted. ARTICLE 19: 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 design,permitting, construction,equipping and ail associated costs related thereto,for flood control improvements to the portion of the James Brook watershed located more or less between Cohasset Village and Cohasset Harbor,in accordance with applicable environmental laws,regulations,and policies,said funds to be expended only in the event such funds are eligible for reimbursement by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Moved that One Million Two Hundred Thousand ($1,200,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the design, permitting,construction,equipping and all associated costs related thereto, for flood control improvements to the portion of the James Brook watershed located more or less between Cohasset Village and Cohasset Harbor,in accordance with applicable environmental laws,regulations,and policies, said funds to be expended only in the event such funds are eligible for reimbursement by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,and,that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to borrow One Million Two Hundred Thousand ($1,200,000.00)Dollars,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. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted by the necessary 2/3's. ARTICLE 23: To see if the town will vote to amend Section 2.1 of the Zoning Bylaws to add the following new definition: Senior Housing Facility:housing sponsored in whole or in part by a private individual or entity and/or by the Town and/or one or more of its boards and/or committees to provide affordable living accommodations for residents of the Town who are fifty-five (55)years of age or older. and,further,to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.2,Table of Use Regulations,of the Zoning Bylaw be hereby amended to add the following under "Use,Residential": 114 Senior Housing Facility R-A R-B R-C DB WB HB TB LI OS SP SP SP SP No SP No No No and,furtlier,to see If the Town will vote to amend Section 5.3.1,Table of Area Regulations,of the Zoning Bylaw be hereby amended to add the following under "R-A": Senior Housing Facility from Table 4.2 MINIMUM REQUIRED LOTS MINIMUM YARDS MAXIMUM PERMITTED Area Frontage Width Front Side Rear Height Coverage Structural Depth (sq/ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(%)(%)(ft) 24,000 50 100 20 15 15 35 30 N/A 6,000 for each additional family more than two and,further,to see If the Town will vote to amend Section 5.3.1,Table of Area Regulations,of the Zoning Bylaw to add the following under "R-B": Senior Housing Facility from Table 4.2 MINIMUM REQUIRED LOTS MINIMUM YARDS MAXIMUM PERMITTED Area Frontage Width Front Side Rear Height Coverage Structural Dept (sq/ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(%)(%)(ft) 48.000 50 25 30 20 30 35 30 N/A 8,000 for each additional family more than two and,further,to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5.3.1,Table of Area Regulations,of the Zoning Bylaw to add the following under "R-C": Senior Housing Facility from Table 4.2 MINIMUM REQUIRED LOTS MINIMUM YARDS MAXIMUM PERMITTED Area Frontage Width Front Side Rear Height Coverage Structural Depth (sq/ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(o/o){%)(ft) 80,000 50 150 30 20 30 35 30 N/A 10,000 for each additional family more than two and,further,to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5.3.1,Table of Area Regulations,of the Zoning Bylaw to add the following under "DB",or take any other action thereon: 115 Senior Housing Facility from Table 4.2 MINIMUM REQUIRED LOTS MINIMUM YARDS MAXIMUM PERMITTED Area Frontage Width Front Side Rear Height Coverage Structural Depth (sq/ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(%)(%)(ft) 40,000 20 20 15 10 15 35 25 N/A 4,000 for eacli additional family more than two and,further,to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 5.3.1,Table of Area Regulations,of the Zoning Bylaw to add the following under "HB": Senior Housing Facility from Table 4.2 MINIMUM REQUIRED LOTS MINIMUM YARDS MAXIMUM PERMITTED Area Frontage Width Front Side Rear Height Coverage Structural Depth (sq/ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(ft)(%)(%)(ft) 88,000 200 200 100 50 50 35 60 N/A 4,000 for each additional family more than two and,further,to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.3,of the Zoning Bylaw to add the following new section 4.3.1 1 : 4.3.11 The Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for a Senior Housing Facility where the Board of Appeals finds that,in addition to meeting the requirements of Section 5.3.1 and Section 12.4.4,the proposed location is appropriate and that the proposed Senior Housing Facility would benefit the Town by providing affordable living accommodations for residents of the town who are fifty-five years of age or older.Such findings shall include without limitation that the Senior Housing Facility shall be in harmony with and shall not derogate from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Bylaw and shall be visually compatible and harmonious with adjacent properties and other property in the district. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to approve and ratify a settlement agreement between the Town and Cohasset Heights Ltd,a copy of which is on file with the Office of the Town Clerk. Moved that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to accept,on behalf of the Town,a "Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants",to be executed by Cohasset Heights Landfill and/or related entities with respect to the landfill 116 property in the Town and running in favor of the Town,in a form satisfactory to the Board of Selectmen to prevent further future solid waste uses of the Cohasset Heights Landfill property and adjacent parcels. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 2: To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease,or otherwise,to balance the Fiscal Year 2002 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March 31,2001 Annual Town Meeting,and to see what additional sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town Departments,for the current fiscal year. Dept.Original Revised Increase/Decrease No.Appropriation Account Appropriation Appropriation 122 Board of Selectmen General Expenses $64,412.00 $84,412.00 $20,000.00 135 Director of Finance General Expenses $24,700.00 $29,700.00 $5,000.00 141 Board of Assessors General Expenses $12,255.00 $17,255.00 $5,000.00 151 Legal Budget General Expenses $120,000.00 $150,000.00 $30,000.00 161 Town Clerk &Elections General Expenses $8,765.00 $18.365.00 $9,600.00 117 210 Police Department Personal Services $1,348,928.00 $1,420,928.00 $72,000.00 General Expenses $70,975.00 $79,275.00 $8,300.00 Cruiser Purchase $26,000.00 $52,000.00 $26,000.00 220 Fire Department General Expenses $112,725.00 $141,925.00 $29,200.00 300 Cohasset Public Schools Total Cohasset Public Schools $1 0,1 43,555.00 $1 0,243,555.00 $1 00,000.00 422 Department of Public Works General Expenses $464,120.00 $584,120.00 $120,000.00 440 Sewers General Expenses $797,021.00 $579,271.00 ($217,750.00) 541 Elder Affairs Board General Expenses $27,515.00 $33,515.00 $6,000.00 610 Library Personal Services $260.705.00 $270.705.00 $10.000.00 Total $1 3,481 ,676.00 $1 3,705,026.00 $223,350.00 118 Moved that the Town vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease,or otherwise,to balance the Fiscal Year 2002 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March 31,2001 Annual Town Meeting,by decreasing the amount appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town by Two Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($217,750.00) Dollars from Twenty Four Million Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Eight ($24,760,568.00)Dollars to Twenty Four Million Five Hundred Forty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen ($24,542,818.00) Dollars and to transfer the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Six Hundred ($459,600.00)Dollars from Surplus Revenue,for the additional payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town Departments,for the current fiscal year as follows: Dept.Original Revised Increase/Decrease No.Appropriation Account Appropriation Appropriation 122 Board of Selectmen General Expenses $64,412.00 $84,412.00 $20,000.00 135 Director of Finance General Expenses $24,700.00 $29,700.00 $5,000.00 141 Board of Assessors General Expenses $12,255.00 $17,255.00 $5,000.00 151 Legal Budget General Expenses $120,000.00 $198,500.00 $48,500.00 161 Town Clerk &Elections General Expenses $8,765.00 $18,365.00 $9,600.00 119 210 Police Department Personal Services $1,348,928.00 $1,420,928.00 $72,000.00 General Expenses $70,975.00 $79,275.00 $8,300.00 Cruiser Purchase $26,000.00 $52.000.00 $26,000.00 220 Fire Department General Expenses $112,725.00 $141,925.00 $29,200.00 300 Cohasset Public Schools Total Cohasset Public Schools $10,1 43,555.00 $1 0,243,555.00 $1 00,000.00 422 Department of Public Works General Expenses $464,120.00 $584,120.00 $120,000.00 440 Sewers General Expenses $797,021.00 $579,271.00 ($217,750.00) 541 Elder Affairs Board General Expenses $27,515.00 $33,515.00 $6,000.00 610 Library Personal Services $260.705.00 $270.705.00 $10.000.00 Total $13,481,676.00 $13,723,526.00 $241,850.00 Amendment offered by Fredericit Koed,Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. 120 Moved to amend the amount transferred from surplus revenue by $30,000.00 from $459,600.00 to $489,600.00.Said amount to be added to line item 151 "Legal Budget"for a total amended increase in that line item from $48,500.00 to $78,500.00. Hand count taken.Yes 140;No 184.Motion to amend is defeated.Main motion adopted. ARTICLE 3: 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 retaining architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents to construct two ball fields on Town owned property located on North Main Street,and known as the "Gravel Pits",and to return to the 2002 Annual Town Meeting,or other subsequent Town Meeting,for the actual construction funds. Moved that Twenty Seven Thousand ($27,000.00)Dollars be appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents to construct two ball fields on Town owned property located on North Main Street,and known as the "Gravel Pits",and to return to the 2002 Annual Town Meeting,or other subsequent Town Meeting,for the actual construction funds. Motion adopted. At this time,the Moderator recognized Representative Garrett Bradley. ARTICLE 5: 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 of money from the funds appropriated pursuant to Article 20 of the March,1997 Special Town Meeting,Article 3 of the December,1999 Special Town Meeting,Article 17 of the March,2000 Annual Town Meeting and from Article 22 of the October,2000 Special Town Meeting for use by the Water Commission to complete water system Improvement projects Including,but not limited to the following:(a) engineering and constructing the Scituate Hill water storage tank;(b) cleaning,inspecting,repairing,sandblasting and painting the Bear Hill water 121 storage tank;(c)cleaning and lining water pipes on Beechwood Street between Route 3A and RIvervlew Drive,Summer Street and Elm Street;(d) replacing and Installing water pipes on Border Street,Linden Drive and Rustic Drive and making other Improvement to the water distribution system; (e)repairing the settling basins,replacing the flocculators and other improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,Including without limitation the repair,replacement and upgrading of the facilities;(f) rehabilitating the Elms Meadow and Sohler Street well-fields;and the relocation of the Sohier Street well-fields,said funds to be expended only in the event such funds are eligible for reimbursement by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority;(g)replacing fire hydrants;(h)developing a computerized database of the distribution system and watershed areas using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)and Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)software;(i)replacing valves and gates;(j)repairing,rehabilitating, cleaning,lining and Installing or replacing water mains and pipes and making other repairs to the water distribution system and water storage tanks;(k) conducting water quality monitoring establishing monitoring wells and performing studies;(I)acquiring land by gift,purchase or eminent domain to protect the sources of public water supply;and,(m)performing other capital improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,the water distribution system,water storage tanks and/or other Water Department equipment, resources or facilities. Moved that One Hundred Eleven Thousand Three Hundred Forty Five ($111,345.00)Dollars be transferred from Article 3 of the December 6.1999 Special Town Meeting;and that Eighty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two ($82,862.00)Dollars be transferred from Article 22 of the October 23, 2000 Special Town Meeting,and that Nine Hundred Thousand ($900,000.00) Dollars be hereby appropriated,for a total sum of One Million Ninety Four Thousand Two Hundred Seven ($1,094,207.00)Dollars for the Water Commission to complete various water system improvement projects, including,but not limited to,Improvements to the Lily Pond Treatment Plant, cleaning and lining water pipes,capital maintenance,and other improvements to wells,storage tanks and the water distribution system;and that,to fund the Nine Hundred Thousand ($900,000.00)appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Six Hundred Fifty Thousand ($650,000.00)Dollars,under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and 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;and furthermore that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,Is hereby authorized to borrow Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00)Dollars,under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 6A of the Massachusetts General Laws,and any other applicable enabling authority,for engineering,construction and other costs related to the 122 relocation of the Sohier Street Wells provided that said funds are eligible for reimbursement by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's. ARTICLE 10: 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 retaining architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents to construct a new Police Station,and to return to the 2002 Annual Town Meeting,or other subsequent Town Meeting,for the actual construction funds,and,further,to study the needs,including renovation and/or relocation of the Fire Station. Moved that Two Hundred Forty Thousand ($240,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents to construct a new Police Station, and to return to the 2002 Annual Town Meeting,or other subsequent Town Meeting,for the actual construction funds,and,further,to study the needs, including renovation and/or relocation of the Fire Station,and,that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Two Hundred Forty Thousand ($240,000.00)Dollars,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. A 2/3 vote required. Hand count taken -Yes 171:No 171. Motion defeated. ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 19,as passed at the 2000 Annual Town Meeting,by deleting condition number one,and,further,to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,pursuant to any applicable statute,an additional sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to increase the appropriation,to design, construct,convert,and equip,as a new home for Cohasset's Public Library, the former Joseph Osgood Elementary School,located at 35 Ripley Road. 123 Moved that Article 19,as passed at the 2000 Annual Town Meeting,be hereby amended by deleting condition number one,and,further,by increasing the amount appropriated,and authorized to be borrowed by One Million ($1,000,000.00)Dollars from Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand ($2,900,000.00)Dollars to Three Million Nine Hundred ($3,900,000.00) Dollars,to be expended by the Town Manager,to design,construct,convert, and equip,as a new home for Cohasset's Public Library,the former Joseph Osgood Elementary School,located at 35 Ripley Road. A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's . ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 64G,Section 3A,imposing a local room occupancy excise tax and that the rate be set at four (4)percent. Moved that the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 64G, Section 3A,imposing a local room occupancy excise tax be hereby accepted for the Town of Cohasset and that the rate be set at four (4)percent. Motion defeated. ARTICLE 15: To see If the Town will vote to approve a plan for improvements to the Downtown Village Area as proposed by the Village Revltalizatlon Task Force, in conjunction with the Cohasset .Revltalizatlon Corporation,more or less as shown on plans on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Moved that a plan for improvements to the Downtown Village Area as proposed by the Village Revltalizatlon Task Force,in conjunction with the Cohasset Revltalizatlon Corporation,more or less as shown on plans on file in the Office of the Town Clerk,be hereby approved In concept. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1 1 of the Zoning Bylaws as follows: to Amend Section 11.1 by inserting the word "ledge"in the first line after the word "soil"and before the word "loam";and,further,by adding the following new section 1 1 .3: 124 11.3 Special Provision Regulating Ledge a.Purpose.The purpose of this Section 1 1 .3 is to protect and preserve natural ledge,which is of natural scenic beauty and is one of the unique defining natural characteristics of the Town. b.Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 and 11.2 immediately above,no ledge which has a height of eight (8) feet or more at any point above ground level on a lot may be destroyed,removed or altered in any manner. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Hand count taken -Yes -104;No -80. Motion indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 20: 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 constructing a sidewalk on Forest Avenue,and all related costs,both incidental and related thereto,including drainage. Moved that One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of constructing a sidewalk on Forest Avenue,and all related costs,both incidental and related thereto,including drainage,and,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, 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. A 2/3 's vote required. Motion adopted by the necessary 2/3's. ARTICLE 21: 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 consultant services and all related costs,to assist in the completion of the Master Plan and the development of specific master plan elements. 125 Moved that Sixty Thousand ($60,000.00)Dollars be appropriated from taxation and other general revenues of the Town,to be expended by the Town Manager,for consultant services and all related costs,to assist in the completion of the Master Plan and the development of specific master plan elements. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 22: To see If the Town will vote to amend Section 1 2 of the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset be hereby amended by adding a new Section 12.7,as follows: 12.7.Interim Growth Rate. (1)Intent and purpose. This Section 12.7 is adopted pursuant to Article 89 of the Massachusetts Constitution and pursuant to Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws,for the following purposes: (a)to ensure that residential growth occurs in an orderly manner, consistent with recent average growth rates,so that the local economy can be insulated from large year-to-year variations in the development rate; (b)to ensure that the Town can continue to provide adequate municipal services and ministerial support to new residential development,and to allow for orderly planning for infrastructure and other community investment,while at the same time allowing for reasonable residential growth; (c)to provide the Town with reasonable time to study the effect of residential growth on the municipality's infrastructure,character, municipal services and fragile natural environment and to guard against short-term patterns that may be inconsistent with or impede effective implementation of the Town's anticipated new Master Plan; (d)to preserve and enhance the unique and perishable qualities of the Town,including the historic community character and the natural environment. (2)Applicability,effect and definitions.. (a)For the purposes of computing the annual number of building permits for new dwellings in calendar year 2002,the effective date of this 126 amendment shall be January 1,2002,but no building permit for a new dwelling unit or units shall be issued after the date of adoption unless in accordance with the requirements of this Section 12.7,or unless exempted by Section 12.7(4)herein; (b)This Section 12.7 will remain in effect until expressly amended or repealed by action of Town Meeting,or until December 31,2003, whichever occurs first;and (c)For the purposes of this Section 12.7,the following terms shall have the following meaning: [1]"Interim growth rate limit"shall mean the maximum number of building permits for new dwellings or dwelling units that may be authorized in a one-year period,which period shall be based on the calendar year,and which shall be 20 permits in 2002,and 20 permits in 2003;provided that, such applications are made to the Building Inspector;and provided that,said applications for building permits comply with all applicable requirements of law;and [2]"Development"shall mean a single parcel or set of contiguous parcels of land held in common ownership at any time on or after the date of adoption of this Section 12.7,for which one or more building permits will be sought. (3)Interim Growth Rates. (a)Whenever the number of building permits issued for new dwellings or dwelling units equals the applicable interim growth rate limit, thereafter the Building Inspector shall not Issue building permits for any additional dwellings or dwelling units unless such dwellings or dwelling units are exempt from the provisions of this Section 12.7 pursuant to Section 12.7 (4)below; (b)Proposed dwellings or dwelling units for which building permits are issued,but subsequently abandoned under the provisions of the State Building Code,shall not be counted in computing the •applicable interim growth rate limit;and (c)The Building Inspector shall not authorize more than one dwelling to be constructed on a lot at a time;and a building permit for a new dwelling which Is a second dwelling on a lot shall not be issued prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first dwelling. This restriction shall not prohibit the issuance of a building permit for multiple dwelling units within a building such as a duplex;nor shall it 127 apply to the construction of dwellings on a lot which,together,have a total ground cover of less than 3000 SF. (4)Exemptions. (a)Building permits for dwellings and dwelling units to be constructed within any subdivision approved under the Subdivision Control Law, General Laws,c.41,Section 81 K,et seq.,during the exemption period provided in General Laws,Chapter 40A,Section 6 are specifically exempt from the interim growth rate provisions of this Section 12.7; (b)The provisions of this Section 12.7 shall not apply to any application for a building permit for the enlargement,restoration or reconstruction of a dwelling in existence as of the effective date of this Section 12.7,provided that no additional residential dwelling unit is created;and (c)The provisions of this Subsection 12.7 shall not apply to dwelling units constructed or sponsored by the Cohasset Housing Authority, or a nonprofit entity,or the Town of Cohasset,to be maintained as affordable housing,or housing exclusively for elderly or disabled residents. (5)Procedures. The Building Inspector shall utilize the following procedures for issuing building permits for nonexempt permits under the interim growth rate limit: (a)Building permits for dwelling units exempt under the provisions of Section 12.7 (4)shall be issued in accordance with the time periods set forth in the State Building Code,provided that they otherwise comply with all applicable requirements of law; (b)One-twelfth (1/12)of the number of applications for nonexempt building permits authorized annually by Section 12.7(2)(c)[1]shall be issued in equal amounts on or about the first day of each month. Such nonexempt building permits shall be issued in the order applications are received,based upon the date and time that the applications are received,starting with the earliest application received. (6)Zoning change protection. Any protection against zoning changes provided by General Laws,c.40A, Section 6,shall be extended to the earliest date on which the final unit in the development could be authorized under this Section 12.7. 128 (8)Severability. The provisions of this Section 12.7 are hereby declared severable and If any provision shall be held invalid or unconstitutional,it shall not be construed to affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining provisions of this by-law. Moved that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted. ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to abate all sewer fees and sewer assessments for the Cohasset Historical Society Museums;the Wilson House and the Maritime Museum. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS John P.Reardon,Jr.78 Elm Street Mildred L.Naun 184 Atlantic Avenue George Roukounakis 99 Doane Street Sarah Murphy 90 Old Pasture Road Judith E.Fitzsimmons 116 Doane Street Edvia M.Yocum 25 Pleasant Street Martha E.Hurtig 58 Gammons Road Carol Barrett 156 Linden Road Mary S.Edmonds 76 Pond Street Jean C.Bailey 308 King Street Moved that sewer fees and sewer assessments for the Cohasset Historical Society Museums;the Wilson House and the Maritime Museum be suspended in accordance with a certain covenant dated October 2001. Amendment offered by Sean Cunning. To see if the Town will vote to suspend all sewer fees and sewer assessments for the Cohasset Historical Society Museums;the Wilson and the Maritime Museum;based on entering into a restrictive deed covenant satisfactory to the Sewer Commission and the Historical Society. Motion to amend Is adopted.Main motion as amended adopted unanimously. It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 11:37 p.m. Motion adopted unanimously. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 129 VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 2000 DATE NAME OF CHILD DECEMBER 2 Claire 1.Budzik 2 Henry J.Murphy 5 Sean M.Krupa 13 Anne F.Pyne 18 John F.Rooney 19 Hannah M.Laugelle 20 Henry G.Betts 27 Michael J.Glinski,Jr. 31 Leah A.Fredey PARENTS (MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME^ Ronald &Amy Budzik (Arnett) Brian &Laura Murphy (Young) Jeffrey &Kathleen Krupa (Knox) Christopher &Rebecca Pyne (Palmer) James Rooney &Fidelma L.FItzpatrick Peter G.&Julie Laugelle (Williams) Michael &Diana Betts (Frankfurter) Michael &Deborah Glinski (Duffy) Steven &Tracey Fredey (Coughlin) BIRTHS FOR THE YEAR 2001 DATE NAME OF CHILD PARENTS (MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME^ JANUARY 1 Nicholas John Ryan 2 Samantha Elizabeth Naples 7 Jake Stephen Allen 10 Desmond Orion Herzfelder 10 Joseph Gregg Suzedell 16 Henry Vincent Sherbrooke 20 Kate Brigitte Nee 24 Scott Francis Lucitt 24 Matthew Edmond Lucitt .26 Jackson Lee Evans Stone 28 Rebecca Leigh Church John &Kristin Ryan (Oberg) John &Kathleen Naples (Lord) Christopher &MIcheld Allen (Verge) Bruce Herzfelder &Ellen Roy Eugene &Bemadette Suzedell Patrick &Katherine Sherbrooke (Apruzzese) Coleman &Karyn Nee (Swain) Stephen &Ann Lucitt (Doucette) Stephen &Ann Lucitt (Doucette) Lee &Laura Stone (Evans) Andrew &Regina Church (Carlo) FEBRUARY I Christopher Charles Furtado 3 Mark Garrett Mahoney 6 Thomas Higgins Broderick I I Matthew Anthony Lund 12 Henry McKean Thomas 12 Nathaniel O'Brien Thomas 12 Jack Adams Vater 12 Torey Peter Vater 12 Elizabeth Rose Vater 14 Emily Morgan Ryan 21 Margaret Galloway Young 22 Maxwell Cole Borek 22 Conor Shea Borek Charles &Michelle Furtado (Panarelli) Joseph &Shelly Mahoney (Winnert) Matthew &Kathleen Broderick (Higgins) Christopher &Cheryl Lund (Cresta) Robert &Caroline Thomas (O'Brien) Robert &Caroline Thomas (O'Brien) Alan &Christina Vater (Ciano) Alan &Christina Vater (Ciano) Alan &Christina Vater (Ciano) Jason &Elizabeth Ryan (Norte) Philip &Sarah young (Estepp) Michael &Sarah Borek (Atkinson) Michael &Sarah Borek (Atkinson) 130 DATE NAME OF CHILD 22 Samuel Edward Borek 25 Alaya Love Kerr 26 Bradley Anderson Albanese 27 Ann Catherine Toomey MARCH 3 Cole Michael Speer 6 Henry Douglas Dublel 10 Benjamin Robert Bernsee 11 John Keppel Albright 15 Christopher William Campedelli 15 Dean Patrick Spicer APRIL 3 Joshua Robert Cohen 4 Nicolas Robert Stavis 7 Nathaniel Boomer Arnold 12 Jane Louise Cavanaro 13 Charlotte Carr Purdy 17 Georgie Mae Snow 18 Elizabeth Beverly Donahue 27 Sophie Ann Swartwood 28 Odysseus Christos Deligiannidis 29 Courtney Beth Shanley 30 Elizabeth Martha Arnold 30 Alexander Nicholas Demurias MAY 1 Kevin Joseph Perrone 6 Mason Grant McAdams 11 Benjamin Marshall Burnham 14 Seth Christian Connors 14 Diana Luckett Sturdy 15 Maeve Elizabeth Humphrey 15 Amber Elizabeth McGee 15 Brooke Olivia McGee 20 Steven Christopher Densmore 20 Thomas Hamilton Marshman 21 Gabriel Alexander Gomez 26 Cammach Yates Whiton Shepler 27 Matthew J.Wolfe 29 Christopher A.Longo JUNE 1 Jared Harrison Nash 6 Terence David Faherty 15 John Willis Conley 18 Bradley Loren Taber 23 Benjamin William Grimes PARENTS (MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME) Michael &Sarah Borek (Atkinson) Gregory &Barbara Kerr (Freisleder) Gregory &Kimberly Albanese (Majury) Thomas &Elizabeth Toomey (McCooe) Robert &Nora Speer (Jesionowski) Douglas &Maria Dubiel (Willmore) Brice &Sarah Bernsee (Murphy) Aaron &Elizabeth Albright (Stack) Louis &Beryl Campedelli (Darrach) Thomas &Kimberly Spicer (Hillenberg) Gregory &Tracilee Cohen (Arnold)) Jonathan &Judith Stavis (Zeikel) Ethan &Helen Arnold (Nunes) John &Sandra Cayanaro (Griffith) Edward &Amy Purdy (Jessup) Michael &Jacqueline Snow (Anderson)) Matthew &Kelly Grech (Tiemey) Alexander &Cynthia Swartwood (Cutler) Christos &Fill Deligiannidis Matthew &Rhonda Shanley (Kallman) Christopher &Heidi Arnold (Devries) Christopher &Jean Demurias (Albanese) Marc &Jeanine Perrone (Buckley) Todd &Pamela McAdams (Ainslie) Robert &Carson Bumham (Gregory) Brian &Patricia Connors (Missett) Charles &Anastasia Sturdy (Pierce) Paul &Laura Humphrey Chad &Renee McGee (Bellew) Chad &Renee McGee (Bellew) Wayne &Kathleen Densmore (Cahlll) Todd &Pamela Marshman (Brandon) Gabriel &Sarah Gomez (Hall) Christopher &Katherine Shepler (Hill) Burton &Caroline Wolfe (Klier) Vincent &Tracy Longo (Patton) Philip &Joy Nash (DItmar) Terence &Maureen Faherty (Driscoll) William &Doreen Conley (Bingham) Mark &Karen Taber (Karabin) William &Victoria Grimes (Kelley) 131 DATE NAME OF CHILD F 25 Madison Elizabeth Ahem 25 Samuel Joseph Lampert JULY 9 10 Elizabeth Pringle Bernstein Eleanor Dearabom Dunn 12 Phoebe Minster Kahn 12 Gabriella Mia Sestito 17 Luke Owens Adams AUGUST 3 6 Bridget B.Osten Elizabeth J.Hansen 15 21 Timothy R.Durkin Lauren M.Farren 28 Bridget A.Burke SEPTEMBER 6 6 7 8 Stephen R.Martell Daniel Joseph O'Donnell,Jr. Christopher T.Hernan Jason M.ConfortI 11 Tucker J.Fulton 14 Charles E.Cunningham 15 Nathaniel R.Fraser 15 27 28 Austin P.Tarpey Ian D.Appleby Jenna L.Herman 29 Natalie G.Maher OCTOBER 4 Samantha E.Keenan 10 Kevin P.Gibbons 13 William J.Tuck 19 Anna C.Thomas 19 19 Regan E.Thomas Andrew J.Walsh 25 30 Declan Dennott McHugh John R.Kimball PARENTS (MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME^ Daniel &Christine Ahem (Keddy) Jeffrey &Lisa Lampert (Rubenstein) Robert &Logan Bernstein (Debutts) Vincent &Kathryn Dunn (Kilchensteln) Michael &Elizabeth Kahn (Dan-ow) Joseph &Lillian Sestito (Carbone) Paul &Molly Adams (Owen) John &Amy Osten (Plunkett) Thomas &Kathleen Hansen (Shepherd Robert &Laurie Durkin (Catino) James &Nancy Farren (Gardikas) David &Anne Burke (O'Leary) David &Roberta Martell (Meallo) Daniel &Karen O'Donnell (Schell) John &Cynthia Hernan (Whalen) Keith &Joyce ConfortI (Whitman) David &Lisa Fulton (Heimarck) Matthew &Patricia Cunningham (Lipschultz) Scott &Maria Fraser (Bonanno) Kevin &Helen Tarpey (Murrin) Mark &Michelle Appleby (Devoir) Charles &Jeri Herman (Silberman) Edward &Jennifer Maher (McAulay) Joseph &Lynne Keenan (Verrochi) Devin &Janine Gibbons (Kozowyk) Adrian &Lucy Tuck (Simmonds) Kevin &Tracy Thomas (Echlin) Kevin &Tracy Thomas (Echlin) Michael &Katharine Walsh (Kababik) Paul &Sue McHugh (Morash) John &Heidi Kimball (Schoenberger) NOVEMBER 4 Megan C.Desmond 17 Ryan T.Gentile 21 Sydney N.Langenhagen Lawrence &Maria Desmond (Cahlll) Michael &Kathryn Gentile (SzafranskI) Conrad &Lori Langenhagen (Hultman) DECEMBER 1 Samuel F.Fox 9 Graves P.Thomas 12 Brianna D.Picot Bernhard &Nancy Fox (Hastings) Bradford &Deborah Thomas (Leckonby) Mark &Diane PIcot (Salvatore) 132 MARRIAGES —2001 April 7,in Cohasset,James A.DiNardo and Denee M.Hammonds of Cohasset,married by Joan M.Cellini,Justice of the Peace. April 15,in Hull,George A Cordeiro and Elizabeth S.Bastos of Cohasset, married by Joan M.Cellini,Justice of the Peace. May 5,in Cohasset,Shawn D.Dufour and Karen M.Biscoe of Cohasset, married by John M.Gallop,Episcopal Priest. May 5,In Cohasset,John C.Fox and Sara R.Tague of Cohasset,married by Kevin J.O'Leary,Catholic Priest. May 5,in Cohasset,Christopher H.McCann and Kristin J.Grassey of Cary, NC,married by Gary A.Ritts,Clergy. May 12,in Marshfleld,Robert G.Milton and Annette M.Figueiredo of Cohasset,married by Ellen R.Townsend,High Priestess May 19,in Cohasset,Steven Clfrino and Patricia K.White of Marshfleld, married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. May 19,in Cohasset,Michael D.Hubley and Michele D.Abbruzzese of Cohasset,married by Gary A.Ritts,Clergy. May 19,in Scituate,Jack A.Slle and Robin L.DeVito of Solana Beach,CA, married by John M.Gallop,Episcopal Priest. May 24,in Nantucket,Joseph J.Laprise and Pauline A.McKee of Cohasset, married by Edward B.Anderson,Clergy. May 26,in Quincy,Derek A.Lincoln and Carrie A.Butruccio of Weymouth, married by James E.Robertson,Priest. June 2,in Barnstable,Richard D.Hosp and Joan T.McCormick of Cohasset, married by Thomas L.Rita,Priest. June 2,in Hingham,Eric N.Peterson and Cynthia D.Grilli of San Diego,CA married by Richard Bourgegois,Priest. June 9,in Cohasset,Martin A.Nee and Helen V.Bryntesson of Cohasset, married by Eric A.Norgard,Member of the Clergy. 133 June 22,in Cohasset,Wigmore A.Pierson and Mary M.Hochkeppel of Cohasset,married by Gary A Ritts,Clergy. June 22,in Coiiasset,John M.Reddie and Carrie Anderson of Cohasset, married by Michael R.Leduc,Member of the Clergy. June 23,in HIngham,Lawrence M.Cohen and Heather N.Lyons of Cohasset,married by James B.Lampke,Justice of the Peace. June 23,in Cohasset,John M.Inferrera and Sarah A.Douglas of Cohasset, married by Robert L..Campbell,Member of the Clergy. June 30,in Cohasset,Thomas L.Beyer and Deirdre A.Calardo of Cohasset, married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. July 1,in Cohasset,Francesco Catanzaro and Elizabeth Allan of Arlington, VA,married by Virginia M.Allan,Officiant. July 7,in Orleans,Jeffrey R.Grossman and Christina Flint of Cohasset, married by Raphael Grossman,Officiant. July 14,in Cohasset,David E.Strom and Elena M.Avila of Conifer,CO, married by Joan M.C.Cellini,Justice of the Peace. July 14,in Cohasset,Neil R.Sullivan and Susan E.Ciciotte of Boulder,CO, married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. July 30,in Cohasset,Christopher J.Igo and Laurie A.Pepi of Cohasset, married by Donna M.Cunio,Justice of the Peace. August 4,in Danvers,Daniel P.Bradley and Leah C.Petrakis of Tampa FL, married by Gail S.Seavey,Unitarian Universalist Minister. August 4,in Cohasset,Anthony A.Hrivnak of Pembroke and Christy J. Morde of Cohasset,married by Donna M.Cunio,Member of the Clergy. August 4,in Cohasset,Arthur P.White of Cohasset and Inna Raiskin of New York,NY,married by Sally.Finestone,Rabbi. August 4,in Cohasset,Gary C.Brison,Jr.and KerrI J.Miele of Atlanta,GA, married by E.Clifford Cutler,Priest. August 11,in Cohasset,Armenio A.Campos and Maureen C.O'Leary of Cohasset,married by Michael J.McFadden,Priest. August 25,in Cohasset,Brendan L.McCarthy and Melanie A.Hampson of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. 134 August 25,in Cohasset,Robert G.Mullen and Tara N.Tradd of Plymouth, married by Maureen B.Kiely,Justice of tlie Peace. August 25,in Cohasset,Peter L.Workman and Stefenie B.Thieleman of Cohasset,married by Kenneth H.Read-Brown,Member of the Clergy. September 2,in Cohasset,Tucker L.Hansen and Megan Terry of Chicago, IL,married by Jennifer Justice,Clergy. September 6,in Marshfield,Dale R.Reynolds and Rebecca A.Miller of Staunton,VA,married by Lorrie Dunham-Bergmann,Clergy. September 17,in Cohasset,Kevin M.Mclnerney and Jennifer Horan of Brighton,married by Jennifer Justice,Clergy. September 29,in Cohasset,David A.Hassan and Jane M.Johnson of Cohasset,married by Judy S.Wilson,Notary Public. September 29,in Cohasset,Jeffrey A.Meyer and Alice M.Cuthbert of Belton,MO,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. October 6,in Cohasset,John J.Sweet of Plymouth and Jean B.Bailey of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. October 13,in Hingham,Brian A.Fernald and Ulrlke Herre of Cohasset, married by Kenneth H.Read-Brown,member of the Clergy. October 20,in Cohasset,George A.Aliperti and Emily H.Shannon of Astoria,NY,married by Raymond A.Low,Priest. October 20,in Weymouth,Christopher R.Courtney and Cynthia L.Caruso of Brockton,married by Gloria Carlson,Clergy. October 27,in Scituate,Jeffrey J.Janson of Framingham and Kathleen M. Quist of Cohasset,married by Eugene P.McNamara,Priest. November 10,in Cohasset,Jesse E.Richards and Amy E.Birsner of Scituate,married by Jennifer Justice,Clergy. December 1,in Cohasset,William Ladd of Winchester,NH and Eleanor Williams of Cohasset,married by Gary A.RItts,Clergy. 135 DEATHS FOR THE YEAR 2001 DATE NAME AGE JANUARY 1 Anthony F.Fasciano 65 2 Romona M.Friel 85 2 Dennis W.Kuntz 65 10 Olga A.Dellorfano 89 - 14 Mildred E.Colclough 88 17 Robert F.Stanton 49 18 Allan A.Malcolm 93 22 Francis M.Chase 80 FEBRUARY 5 Agnes W.Mauriello 83 21 Rosemary A.Laugelle 67 22 Ruth Prudden 69 27 Helen McClay 83 MARCH 6 Edward J.Cadigan 89 13 Ruth L.Hudson 99 16 Merritt A.Clegg 101 APRIL 5 Maria T.Panetta 70 9 Laurence S.James 53 20 Florence E.Sherman 81 23 Anthony J.Lucas 84 27 Arlene 1.Judge 64 MAY 8 Evelyn V.Catalano 76 8 Gertrude Waldfogel 72 12 Winifred M.Mulligan 90 26 John A.Marino 79 26 Lawrence A.Willwerth,Jr.81 29 Paul A.Nash 82 JUNE 3 Francis A.Bulger 78 7 William A.Bennett,Jr.80 10 Roger C.Porter 65 13 Mary J .Jason 88 18 LynM.Baxter 54 136 JULY 3 Mary B.Williams 7 Russell H.Yeager,Jr. 9 Edith C.Hagar 13 Robert P.Campbell 14 Dana Salvador 21 Mary A.Monteiro 24 Norman P.Anderson AUGUST 3 Joseph F.CIrigliano 13 Giustlna Saldi 16 John G.Niemann 21 Marie J.Blante 28 Edith Cromie 31 Joseph R.Cabral SEPTEMBER 1 William G.O'Connell Jr. 3 Gertrude E.Young 6 Samuel F.Esposito 6 Nellie M.Ulanowski 7 Leonard Lawrence 9 Anna C.Bartlett 22 David S.Bogart 22 Helen D.Fazio 25 Clara Daru 25 Susie Regina Dunlap 28 Madonna E.Mulrey 29 Julia M.Dormitzer OCTOBER 2 Beatrice Chessler 4 Vito Gulli 5 Grace C.Carey 6 Jean B.Cotton 10 Anne Law 11 Robert T.Chase 12 Anna G.Judge 16 D.James McKinnell 21 Susan E.Reardon 21 Margaret E.Taylor 28 John H.Mullett 30 Marion A.Lawler 82 69 100 78 44 95 76 81 74 88 88 89 89 85 98 65 89 93 74 66 85 86 93 81 89 97 102 84 87 86 65 93 76 57 85 85 88 137 NOVEMBER 4 Norma P.Young 4 Mauran S.Pearce Jr 4 Josephine A.Lee 5 Ronald W.Owen 22 Helen Nash 26 Frederick Garrison 30 Rose M.DeMello DECEMBER 2 Karl E.Danielson 29 Alfred G.Odermatt 79 83 85 87 81 86 85 89 90 138 ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2001 The Board of Selectmen appointed the following individuals Election Workers for the year 2001 : REPUBLICANS Ira Stoughton Margaret H.Stoughton Grace R.Tuckerman Terese D'Urso Margaret O'Donnell Donna O'Donnell DEMOCRATS Janice M.Rosano Carol Barrett Robert Davenport Anthony Finegan Ronald Goodwin Peggy Hassan Katherlne M.Lincoln Louise Flint Avis Sweeney Arthur Lehr Janet MacLure Jeanne Quigley Lisa Hewitt Susan Kent Patricia Lauglle Donna McGee Linda Nash 139 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 140 TOWN ACCOUNTANT Submitted herewith is my amiual report for the fiscal year ended June 30,2001. 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 FUND 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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IS- 0| O §1 S-l to i ill II «-|| Sjl 144 STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR 2001 Revenue: Property Taxes 1 6,21 6,727 State Aid 2,558,914 Excise Taxes 1,144,164 Otiier Local Receipts 2,470,337 Total Revenue 22,390,142 Less: Fxpenditures: General Government 1,371,526 Public Safety 3,158,418 Schools 9,435,271 Public Works 1,666,112 Public Health 78,466 Human Services 172,891 Culture &Recreation 414,328 Debt Service 2.442,384 Employee Benefits &Insurance 1,976,827 State and County Assessments 647.125 Total Expenditures 21,363,348 Encumbrances: Encumbrances 308,626 Continued Appropriations 319,107 Reserve For Expenditure (FY02)230,072 Encumbrances-Prior Year (450,387) Total Encumbrances 407.418 Other Financing Sources(Uses) Operating Transfers In 131,025 Operating Transfers Out (126,375) Snow Deficit Adjustment (net)51,122 Miscellaneous Adjustments (20) Total Financing Sources(Uses)55,752 Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 675.128 Unreserved Fund Balance July 1 ,2000 1,1 14,001 Unreserved Fund Balance June 30.2001 $1 .789,129 145 (COOOOOOO•HOOOOOOO oooooooooooooooo M »O O Oooooooooooooooooooooootooo §s§ r)ifi O C\ ffvOOWOOOO «oooowoa>WOOOOWOM VC O CD o o o o o o r-o o o rn o IT *oOrHow«•o ID <H r«ID CD U) IT in o »o oeor-ow'ooooovinoooooo o OH (D r*i o ««N rt rt o o o o o ooooooo o o o o oooooooooooooooooooooo o o o o o00*000 g^l 00000 ui tn o o o inotnnnvtn t-iinuiino w 0; ? " «U IB jj u B >ev a >. £1 1^ if 11 O -0 en B r? ri ti « 5 ==E E W H HHHEWWWWHEOEWi-O O OHOOW^O OWOOOO-v.^E ^^'^OO^xOOHmmmv^o rninWWO\C _•^C >.'HO o-ofltDWOTJ"-'SS0\.-l-H3-H 4JDB --^u<j-Hoau><oe«W«»-<Bl€> p W >4 iJ c o b.a o -H c a •H «^jj 3 e csoil)«C«!J3iJ--I!Ur-<«IDlCWI9 -1 ii TJ -H e E rt i)c H •• VI (0 if III O ^M h aU«i-l tl «b4e<j u ^ |S|ll1 H O.O U U Id 146 .o o o o o MOO o o o o o in o in o p- 10 m » ir>o VI m o o 9> 3| (S o o o o o o o o *te in in N r-r- p)(T in n P-iH o g u 2 "^gKf- S o s K fe ^§ i s o « o o o o o o m o o o U U D A a (n ^v «c c<u a.o e O I S & ess C a 0\C « »H 3 tl 5 'c OaunUUX• •-•«u w b.kg 5)"o ^ww 3i SifO-O t'3 §11 S 147 o o o o o o o O -1 oono O -H o o o o o m CD e\ o o o o o ooooooo ot ui o w tn oNi~o u>ot o r«in o t-i rt r- o o o in o »o «c r~ o n i o o o p n C5 m n r,n 5 p s S in s f<i 1 «2 S s g s s >C OUo^ V a.tj jj a m r-i (N O c ri -^c 2 ^8-1 1 V p it -H 'H O c n a o -M -H -H USDaa ic aua a a 5 5 n c -<e « m ^£u S u O.O 148 §1 M o ri o i O u Si g? OOOOOtOOOtnooosoooooooinooo O tH o 01 o V in o CN o o o ooooo IP iH o O oooooooooooooooooovoooooooo o V OD n o in m » o o o ooooo «r o o o Z « en -s.i^g u c -^C C -HOI•B e J"-H " o &fr v<X U U 3 B >"~*9 pM-H a a u b e a M c (I.a u u CD u 2 S U (I c Q cKB.gf c V 5m0.o b II 1 c ij 5 149 ui u.a < Hg i s g a§ §§? «D OWOO te .H o rt V 0\ t g . il3£$S 150 i ii gi§ so" g ^gua w « 11 !2 11 ¥g £s •D •e IS ii;s s 'B gi 5 t c g 2w« ill11 3 S 0-c if ?^^ S «£ 151 STATE AND COUNTY ASSESSMENTS BUDGET VS.ACTUAL Estimated Actual Account Charges Charges County Tax $72,783 $72,783 Motor Vehicle Excise Bills 2,570 Registry Non Renewals 2,570 Retired Teachers Health Insurance 310,090 310,090 Mosquito Control Project 21,283 21,283 Air Pollution Control 2,566 2,566 . Metro Area Planning Council 1,775 1,775 Mass Bay Transit Authority 160,538 160,538 Charter Schools 72,950 Totals $569,035 =====:==:=========: $647,125 152 GENERAL FUND REVENUE BUDGET VS.ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE % COLLECTED TAX LEVY 15,962,817 15,807,330 (155.487)Real Estate 99.0% Personal Property 160,315 160.950 635 100.4% Tax Liens 173,680 173,680 - Tax Possessions 2,934 2,934 - Defen-ed Tax 71,833 71.833 - Total Tax Levy 16,123,132 16.216.727 93,595 100.6% STATE AID 1,327.934 1,327,934SchoolChapter70 100.0% Additional Assistance 209,013 209,013 100.0% School Transportation 66,219 40,955 (25,264)61.8% School Construction 503,700 503,700 100.0% Highway Fund 34,765 34,765 100.0% Lottery 409.154 435,824 26,670 106.5% Veterans'Exemptions 10,712 (10,712)0.0% Elderly Exemptions 4,016 5,522 1,506 137.5% State Owned Land 1,186 1,186 100.0% Miscellaneous 15 15 - Total State Aid 2,566,699 2,558,914 (7,785)99.7% LOCAL RECEIPTS 824,160 1,135,920 311.760 .Motor Vehicle Excise 137.8% Boat Excise 6,000 8,244 2,244 137.4% Betterments -North Sewer 129,785 189,364 59,579 145.9% Betterments -Central Sewer 275,000 772,449 497,449 280.9% Penalty &Interest on Taxes Property Taxes 29,700 41,145 11.445 138.5% Liens 21,400 72,564 51.164 339.1% Excise 4,900 4,907 7 100.1% R.T.F.Sticl<ers 152,000 117,467 (34.533)77.3% Trash Bags 7,210 7,210 - 153 GENERAL FUND REVENUE BUDGET VS.ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE % COLLECTED Fees Board of Selectmen 3,000 3,338 338 1.11.3% Town Clerk 10,000 7,981 (2,019)79.8% Treasurer/Collector 22,000 23,053 1,053 104.8% Assessors 300 2,439 2,139 813.0% ZBA 3,000 2.559 (441)85.3% Planning Board 2.000 4.598 2,598 229.9% Conservation Commission 7,000 4,366 (2,635)62.4% Police Dept 11,700 14,878 3,178 127.2% Ambulance 125.000 184.093 59,093 147.3% Fire Department Other 4,500 4.886 386 108.6% Weights &Measures 500 947 447 189.4% Animal Control 300 30 (270)10.0% Recycling 7,200 18.659 11,459 259.2% Public Works 500 140 (360)28.0% Transfer Station Fees 3,000 2,159 (841)72.0% Library Fees 2,000 4,182 2,182 209.1% Cemetery Fees 5.200 23.393 18.193 449.9% Recreation Fees 37.000 52.226 15,226 141.2% In Lieu of Tax 0.1,290 1.290 - Licenses &Pennits Facilities (Beach Stickers)20.000 "10.634 (9,366)53.2% Board Of Health 30.000 29.083 (917)96.9% Building 71,300 94.161 22,861 132.1% Plumbing 7.000 10.014 3,014 143.1% Gas 4,000 3,818 (182)95.5% Electrical 10,000 14,612 4,612 146.1% Dog 7.000 7,590 590 108.4% Alcoholic Beverage 16.000 17,485 1,485 109.3% Selectmen Other 3.000 4,306 1.306 143.5% Selectmen Road Openings 300 225 (75)75.0% Unclassified 867 867 - Insurance Refunds 1,273 1.273 - Fines &Forfeits Parking 21.000 23,647 2.647 112.6% Court Fines 5,000 13,071 8,071 261.4% Registry Fines 22,000 23,160 1.160 105.3% Unclaimed Checks 7,786 7,786 - Investment Income 200,000 594,151 394,151 297.1% Harbor Fees 42,000 54,134 12.134 128.9% Total Local Receipts 2,145,745 3,614,501 1.468.756 168.4% General Fund Totals 20,835,576 22,390,142 1,554,566 107.5% 154 in I if gigaQ -I z<UJ to uT3 2.I/) ,2 «8 ri o" $II 2^""^II II II II S !! ^!! §IIHII o n II II II II II II tG !1 IN 11 11 ° i! ^I R)10 155 II 3.II ^ii Z 5 oz s z Ii o:5 _i z ^2 «g III ir I rNS ?6 c §1! II u o >) «'I in II «o U !H I II I II S II 00 II ^^II I 111 a UJ w A W ^W X l>;II ^-II o ii 'H II 2 iiSII i II I !^!! II I sOro iS £ 156 ooocnooom r>.m «^oo (N m ^m m o U3eoino 00 o si 8inm =H n II n 11 « n H II o K :i =« I Ift II 0£|-=i>s£3au: H ?.II £II~II Bo Dpi Ciu 0.0.0 of (>^^5 >tclu3joJOo O O O (/) o ro 10 10 157 li P S E s8 1^1 7 ! «o II II S " "ll II u It Sjl oT II gall IS «fi ro I! 158 s 4 las£S5 ii I sS si o ° II°- II-J" II II II XD ll s s8 «o II n rT.u jjf H •«II H s S in !! P:l! ?11 o4 n Si s II Is ^'V 11 (N tn II f I I 159 Is «R Q «S P a !! £^n Si a I! n: g;i! 0»H i! r«r 11 160 II fi.o.if II "R S E3 ^C5 f 5 ii H II 46,604 314,684 57,050 54,769 s il H II n 1 11 8 R 11 II ^H 5 IISn sisII II II ^.n «n H eg It R.*.il IS fN 2 S !! SR SS vo II fn II •=1 It 8{ •D II I 1|5 6 lllllll I ?I 161 SEWER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES,AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Revenue:* User Charges Sewer Liens Miscellaneous Revenue State Rate Relief Assistance Total Revenue Expenditures Encumbrances Transfer to General Fund Total Expenditures &Encumbrances Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Undesignated Fund Balance July 1,2000 Add:Prior year Encumbrances closed Transfers from General Fund Operating Deficit Add:General Fund Subsidy Undesignated Fund Balance June 30,2001 *Cash Basis 123,964 5,130 528 13,781 143,403 258,774 16,118 (274,893) (131,490) 24,493 (106,997) 106,997 :==.===:=:=:= 162 WATER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Revenue:* User Charges Water Liens Water Fees Penalties &Interest State Reimbursements Hydrants Charges Total Revenue Expenditures Encumbrances Total Expenditures &Encumbrances Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures Retained Earnings July 1,2000 Add:Prior year Encumbrances Closed Less:Transfer to Capital Fund Retained Earnings June 30,2001 *Cash Basis 1,427,336 48,032 23,267 13,667 117,375 1,629,677 1,758,518 161,624 (1,920,142) (290,465) 89,828 318,037 (117,401) ==: (0) ========= 163 o o o o e O O O O iM eooooor-ooooi^ooteo ill<£u. ill ill S £ o ooo o o o o o o o o £^| o w in in o 3 e u.o t c c o «-5 g lllis B > g -s s §e ,ig SHOE «£g £p 3 «S i if e^gill &&^V^ol^C 3 e 3 -rt i4 -H xj ij o a n ahCO<?'^'i-><>anau 164 1 o o Kg o^00 cr>rv o o VO §s 00 en o VO fx*VO un m o VO 1^s LT)^•^CT>VO VO 00 en o in 00 en 00 (N VO rsi VO ^H ro as ^rv.00 tH T-l 00 00 rv ^^s 'T «rT o s d^S2 s ^" 15] o" 1-1 vo"?"? 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<u c c S c0 dS to CO il oj o =•§ E c 00 o c^otHfM fN }rt W W g w S.S.S.Q 1(L)tU flj 1 k- Q^Q^Q^C D E E E c 1fill I/)I/)I/)*i fater fater rater 5 55& 165 TRUST FUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES July1 Donations &Investment Withdrawals Receipte Capital Gain Balance June 30 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Billings Park Fund 1.361.75 75.24 (0.68)7.59 1.428.72 Billings Common Fund 1.200.43 66.33 (0.61)6.69 1.259.46 H.W.Wadleigh Park Fund 6.992.84 384.65 289.27 (3.55)38.54 7,046.13 17.727.35 979.55 (8.97)98.81 18,599.12 Edith M.Bates Fund 7.746.80 428.05 (3.92)43.17 8,127.76 CEMETERIES Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 146,929.75 9.563.49 8,175.70 218.75 (74.12)833.14 163,542.93 Perpetual Care-Wocdside Cenr>etery(Van)0.00 6.000.0Q 12.12 (95.28)2.50 5,914.34 Perpetual Care-Beechwood Cemetery 9,374.56 518.00 (4.74)52.25 9,835.57 Beechwood Cemetery Association 4,377.03 241.85 (2.21)24.39 4,592.28 Estate of Harry E.Wilbur 7,504.49 414.67 (3.78)41.84 7.873.54 Charlotte Uncotn Bell Memorial Fund 33.077.03 1,827.71 (16.73)184.36 34,703.65 Isadora B.Newey Fund 26,549.74 1,467.03 (13.43)147.98 27,855.36 Cedar Street Cemetery 4.257.42 235.26 (2.15)23.74 4,465.79 SCHOOLS Ripley Fund 6,353.86 351.10 (3.22)35.42 6,666.32 James W.Nichols Scholarship Fund 2,773.53 153.26 (1.40)15.46 2,909.93 Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 8,183.41 452.18 (4.14)45.61 8,585.84 119,793.61 6,591.98 4,500.00 (60.75)660.86 121,163.98 William Ripley Jr.,Athletic Fund 16,154.26 892.62 (8.17)90.03 16,948.68 John F.Creamer Scholarship Fund 1,097.10 60.64 (0.56)6.12 1,151.06 Margaret M.Hardy Scholarship Fund 231,376.32 12,730.21 9,000.00 (117.32)14275.95 233,713.26 Helen &Malcom Stevens Scholarship Fund 183,822.16 10,120.81 6.000.00 (93.17)1,015.46 186.834.34 Noel Ripley Scholarship 24,029.79 1,500.00 1,333.88 500.00 (12.13)135.45 26,216.09 Bourke Corcoran Scholarship 20,353.03 1,071.00 1,114.72 3,000.00 (10.36)110.64 19,417.75 Mary Beth Bames Scholarship 0.00 100.00 0.61 0.01 0.15 100.47 VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF FUNDS Scholarship Fund 0.00 555.84 3.38 0.01 0.84 558.39 Education Fund 0.00 1,050.83 6.40 0.03 1.60 1,055.66 Disabled Seniors Fund 0.00 1,528.33 9.30 0.04 2.32 1.535.35 OTHER Stabilization Fund 411,854.54 26,343.98 0.00 438,198.52 Conservation Fund 23,680.93 5,000.00 1,650.60 (4.75)49.40 30,277.38 Beechwood Improvement Association 6,843.96 437.77 7,281.73 Beechwood Ball Park Fund 306.32 16.92 (0.15)1.71 321.38 Retirement Fund 789,554.92 47.944.93 60,000.00 28,627.95 2.387.50 803.740.30 Town Pump Maintenance 1.879.34 120.20 1.999.54 Reed Comer Trust Fund 130.70 8.37 139.07 Alts Lottery Fund 13,114.30 838.85 2,823.00 11,130.15 Captains'Walk Fund 0.00 14.798.40 599.33 461.87 14,935.86 Hagerty Trust 0.00 54.768.67 2.325.05 57,093.72 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Vanguard Star Fund 713.792.28 27.599.18 20.700.00 42,164.70 762,856.16 TRUST FUND TOTALS 2,842,193.55 95,936.56 156,532.43 107,492.89 70.246.45 7,339.52 3,050,076.58 3,050,076.58 166 Town Hal Ptzijea (ReAnandng) Ti»nf(ef Sadon (Refinancing) i(Rannandng) PuDUc Wcrtts Garage New BemencarY Sehool New Elemenafv School SuptXement ] PuMc Worts Garage Water Mam PuUic wono Garage Supplement Sewer III I MWPAT 96-37 Scnooi TecNWogv Utyary Planning Scnool Tecnnoiogy TQTAIS -TAX LEVY FUNDS) 1,060,000 06A)l/89 13yis.4.00 133,875 sso.ooo 06/01/89 Uyts.4.00 76A2S 395,000 11/0 V90 lOyre.4.00 44J00 208,000 03AI1/94 lOyrs.SJO 80,000 85,000 03*^1/94 9vtv SJO 25,000 456,000 02/15/96 16YTS.4.00^(S 348.000 299,415 02/15/96 lOyrs.4.00-<.95 169,015 99.700 02/15/96 15 YR 4.00-«.95 72.900 77S.000 avism ISyrs 4.00-».95 553,400 752.000 02/15/96 IfiYtS.4.00-5.05 581,685 120,000 08/15/96 4yTS.4.65-6.10 30.000 70,000 oa/is/96 20yrs.4.65-6.10 6U00 1J15,000 08/15/96 20Yrs.4.65^10 1.152,400 9,890,010 10/IS98 19yrs.3.90-5.7S 9.680,000 250,000 10/15/98 19yis.3.90-5.75 245,000 .60,000 10/15/98 lOyrs.3.90-S.7S 54,000 230,000 10/15/98 18vrs.3.90-5.7S 215,000 25,000 10/1S«8 4y«.3.90-5.75 154300 75,000 lO/lS/96 Uyts.3.90-5.75 66,000 100,000 lQ/lS/98 9YIS.3.90-5.75 8S,M0 188,649 10/06/99 20YtS.188,649 250,000 12A)l/99 4YTS.3.75-5.25 TSOMO 244300 12/01/99 15YIS.3.75-5.2S 244,500 160,000 12/01/99 4Yre.3.75*25 160,000 120,000 12/01/99 4Yrs,3.7S-5JS 120,000 260,000 12A)V99 15 Y«.3.75-5.25 260,000 90,000 U/Dl/99 9Y'S.3.7S-5.2S 90,000 360,000 12A)l/00 tyn.4JO-6.00 . 109,500 i2miwo 9vrs.4JO-6.00 150,000 12/01/00 4Yre.4JO<.00 66,937 38,063 44,200 20,000 10.000 27,000 32.600 6,700 55,400 43JO0 30,000 2,600 54,200 345,000 10,000 6,000 13,000 5,000 6,000 15,000 6,297 10.000 360.000 109,500 150,000 619,500 1,026,797 66.938 38,062 321,000 136,415 66,200 498,000 538J85 58,700 1,098,200 9435,000 235,000 48,000 202,000 lOfiOO 60,000 70,000 180,984 185,000 220,000 120,000 90,000 240,000 80,000 360,000 150,000 14,592.384 Bettemwm OTiTax Ltyy PMioBnons • Straits Pona Sewer Straits Pond Sewer SOT Its Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-33 Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-34 downtown Sewer MWPAT 97-3B Downtown Sewer MWPAT 96-4S Downtown Sewer MWPAT 9^55 Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-105 365,000 08/15/96 20 YR.4.65-6.10 324,950 32SWI mism ISyrs.3.90-5.75 305,000 1.930,900 ivm/n JOyrs.4.0-5.15 1,851,700 1,660,400 12/09/98 20yfs.4.0-S.lS 1,625.600 840,500 12A»9/9B 20yis.4.0-5.15 806,000 187.400 I2m/9B 20yrs.4.0-S.lS 179,700 261,700 i2mm 20 YR.4.0-5.15 251,000 1,630,000 10/06/99 20YfS.4.0-5.15 1,628,54$ 13,650 311400 204)00 285,000 31419 48.981 1.770,900 60420 10,780 1454,600 29435 5,665 770,800 6436 1464 171.900 4464 6,636 240,000 52420 12,040 1,563,989 167 ANNUAL DBTRB-ORT XJNE30,2001 ' OovNitDwn Sewer MWPAT 98-106 1,625,000 10/06/99 20yrs.4.0-5.1S 1,623,595 19,072 Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-33A 1,866 J27 11/01/00 20vfs.4.0-5.1S 1489,073 (22,746) SlTBto Pond Sewer ^WPAT 96-34A 2,599,279 11/01/00 20yTS.4.0-5.15 2499,279 (20,971) Downtown Sewer MWPAT 99-10 2,291,772 11/01/00 20 yr*.4A-5.15 1433,959 757413 DowntDwn Sewer MWPAT 99-11 2401,583 Il/OIAX)20VTS.4.0-S.lS 2426,930 (25447) Downtown Sewer MWPAT 00-03 237,043 IVOIAIO lOyrs.4.0-5.15 237,043 DowntDwn Sewer MWPAT 0044 4,379,345 1W>1A»ZOvfS.4.0-S.lS 1447,445 3431,900 Downtown Sewer 1,104,500 12/01/00 20 VIS.4J04.00 1,104400 Straits Pond Sewer 538,000 12AI1/00 ZOyrt.4JO<.00 538,000 TOTALS -eerreRM^ns &tax levy funded 18,292,780 18492,780 5,600,192 237716 w«erRff«iiieOhg<ationslgiied water Treatment PteW 2400,000 01/01/78 34yrs.5.00 e76fiO0 73,000 land Aeqtistion (Ren)'1,900,000 11/01/90 ISyrs.4.00 920400 125,800 waterMamPnjeai&n 195,000 08/15/96 Byrs.4.65-6.10 115,000 30,000 System Repairs 1995-6 2,450,000 06/1^96 20yrs.4.65-6.10 2,081450 119450 Oistntkition System mam 19yTS.3.90-5.75 850,000 50,000 System lmBn«ments 1,430,500 12/01/99 15 yB.3.75-5JS 1,430400 100400 System Improvements 1,600,000 U/01/00 20y»s,4.30-6.00 1.600,000 810,000 12/01/00 20Yrs 430-6.00 810,000 TOTALS -WATHlREVBILe FUNDS)6,273,850 2^10,000 4S8,S50 GRAND TOTAL 3»467,479 8,629,692 1,763,362 1466427 2,578408 2491,772 2401483 237,043 4479445 U04400 538,000 23424491 1,961400 800,000 1430400 1,600,000 810,000 8,184,800 46,301475 AMOUNTS AUTHORgED AND UWISSUED Sewerl&I Ambulance Hagety Property Cemetery Design Central Sewer Wotf Pit Eminent Domain- .Auth.Auth. Qate taaet 03/27/99 200,000 12/01/99 390,000 03/25/00 41400400 03/25A»2,900,000 03/25/00 50,000 10/23/00 110,000 10/23/00 86400 10/23/00 175,000 10/23/00 50,000 11/13/00 600,000 03/31/01 700,000 03/31/01 80,000 03/31A>l 30,000 03/31/01 200,000 03/31/01 150,000 47,521400 168 RECONCILIATION OF TOWN CASH ACCOUNTS JUNE 30,2000 Fund Balance General Fund School Lunch Fund Highway Fund School Special Revenue Fund Tovm Special Revenue Fund Central Sewer Fund North Cohasset Sewer Fund Capital Projects Fund Water Fund Water Capital Projects Fund Trust Funds Agency Fund ACCOUNTANT TOTAL 914,135 (34,059) 100,207 65,636 369,001 23,647 46,629 059,959 396,792 999,766 050,076 223,883 $14,215,672 Account Balance Hingham Institute Boston Safe Deposit Citizens Bank Fleet Bank Mass Municipal Depository Trus Pilgrim Cooperative Rockland Trust Company State Street Bank &Trust Cash on Hand Total General Cash Add:Trust Funds TREASURER TOTAL TRUST FUND APPRECIATION 82,045 652,517 9,231 141,611 9,927,181 293,802 56,429 2,782 150 $11,165,747 3,021,473 14,187,220 28,452 169 hKhh UASH UALUULAI lUN JUNE 30,2001 Unexpended Balance Fiscal 2000:1 ,1 62.00 Decrease in Uncollected Property Taxes:152,231.00 Surplus Local Receipts: Motor Vehicle Excise 31 1 ,760.00 Penalties &Interest 62,616.00 R.T.F.Stickers (27,323.00) Ambulance 59,093.00 Building Permits 30,305.00 Fines &Forfeits 19.664.00 Sewer Betterments 557,028.00 Investment Income 165,720.00 Investment Income-School Constmctlon 228,430.64 Central Sewer Deficit (106,997.00) Other Local Receipts 89,619.00 1,389,915.64 Retumed Appropriations 156,665.42 D.O.R.Adjustments-School Lunch (32,01 1 .47) D.O.R.Adjustments-Flood Control (24,324.04) D.O.R.Adjustments (69,01 1 .00) June 30,2001 Free Cash 1 ,574.627.55 170 SCHEDULE OF RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS Appropriation 100.000.00 Town Reports 4/26/01 Printing 3,531.00 Public Works 4/26/01 Culvert 17,620.00 Elder Affairs 4/26/01 Postage 1.500.00 Selectmen 5/31/01 Well Drilling 3.825.00 Fire 5/31/01 Vehicle Maint 3,524.00 Senior Housing 6/30/01 Engineering 3,000.00 Selectmen 6/30/01 Sewer Audit 5,000.00 Accountant 6/30/01 Payroll Services 655.00 Treasurer 6/30/01 Printing 1,065.00 Treasurer 6/30/01 Comm.Preser.4,200.00 Selectmen 6/30/01 Investigation 3,000.00 Parking Clerk 6/30/01 Data Processing 152.00 Plumbing &Gas 6/30/01 Inspections 310.00 Public Works 6/30/01 Overtime 1.623.00 Public Works 6/30/01 SEMASS 32,312.00 Public Works 6/30/01 Gas Pump Repair 2,800.00 Street Lights 6/30/01 Electricity 7,396.00 Library 6/30/01 Heat 2,058.00 Unemployment 6/30/01 Assessment 3,808.00 Sewer 6/30/01 Utilities 1,600.00 Balance to Free Cash 1.021.00 171 SC:?:g?8gg;:j;gSgSt?:5g!?;?:s82gS88§ggasSSS!eS"S8a S S S S"S S S S S g fe fe 55 5;S S g g"g g g g g S g S K g S g g g g S S S S S 5 S 8 S S «K S K g g E ilJSJI^5ii^iliHgs|i2^gg8sj;i;^;i|g^ o)h-r--<"«•'«r o>oo'^>"f«."tt>w)tr yf n ei o ai a oi"a!m a>a>m'!<•*r-'r»r k jd u>as to to id ui «»•* eococococoeor<-r^r^i^r«-r>-N.N'f>-Kr»(D(0<DCD(DiocDU9<o<0(D<D<D<c<D<o<D(DCD(D ::g S S S S S S "-"S «D S (o in So >•'J °s ^5 2 2I88l 5 .-^^' g ^D t S o <o oER2POi H §o §S iiiii >-a.D.tLti.u>v3&.tnKu)u)mill(nww><nu)u)o.(nu:a.uio.u.viv>m(nv>tnv)Uiv><n<nwu>v)<n m < X -I -I __o o o o o o«a CL w CL « m«DI><-000>0»-fMc<5«-IOo^-CMn^-incDNcocno S ^w «M r5 PJ «WCOCOrtCOP)^^3SSSSS8 172 2SS§g)2?§5g!.i55SS:;§gB8RCSao!BSS::gS85«5SSRSS!?5SS8!?§S2SSS ;5 o o o o o o o o o g «g g g g »o g »g g-g g <rj jC g g g g g g g g g g g g"g g g xj g 5 g'J 5 g < UJ >- I2 Ui <J^SJ^SSRSgagSS5?K5§gglCg5S?g!a{55gf5lSSg8§ggSeg?18SS::gg§£Sg £iSSKSS§5?;R5*§g5S28S8!225iS8Sf2?:5§S8ggSSR2g!::a?isg;S5S?:sS 5 E K E S S S S g S S g ??§?§?§§S?§§5 ^"!?:?5;5?!?4 4 S?§§§S?1?1?!?!?"!?5 ?5 5 ?5'^"? 1 «<s 2 Z ffi O Bi O "i „.#,-}n^>w 3 "J M -J _ £-1 s<2 ^P ;:-p'5 1 pf p §Q C E 2'P s P-<S D o llliliilllillll, 5 u^S 5 w ,J iiiiiii!i8iiiiiil§iiiii^^isiii§§iiliiiiii§i 8^888 Sg is 80S8888 U.(OQ.U.WU}UCCLlUU.t-a.U.U.U.U.MQ.a.M CM w •*in «D r^ScMNNfMrgSMMSeoSnwSSonRrjv'Jvv?in ID r~o 173 llipiiii'-^i bt §d i 5 i 5 g p K ^-g a S ««. 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In an attempt to improve payroll processing and reduce costs,the Town moved it's payroll account to Hingham Institution in 2001 thereby saving $8,000 annually In payroll processing costs. In Fiscal Year 2001,the Town continued to implement the provisions of both MGL Chapter 60,Section 3C and 3D which allows the Town to include a check-off insert with tax bills.As of June 30,2001,the following funds have been collected: Town Scholarship Fund:$558.39 Local Education Fund:$1,055.66 Elderly &Disabled Taxation Fund:$1 ,535.35 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. Awards for the above funds will be made in future years once there are sufficient sums available. The Treasurer/Collectors office continued it's comprehensive Tax Title Collection Program.The following amounts were collected through Tax Title collection in Fiscal Year 2001: Tax Title Liens:$174,510.91 Interest:$48,881.90 Total:$223,392.81 Furthermore,the Treasurer /Collector's office continued an investment strategy that balances the safety,liquidity and yield of the Town's funds.Due 178 to strong cash balances and interest rates that averaged around 6%, investment income received for Fiscal Year 2001 in the General Fund was $594,1 51 ,an increase of $352,099 from Fiscal Year 2000. The following is a listing of the Town's Fiscal Year 2001 General Fund Cash balance: BALANCE IN TREASURY JULY 1 ,2000 $5,980,600.67 Total Receipts for Fiscal Year 2001 $48,726,007.55 Paid Warrants $43.540,861 .42 BALANCE IN TREASURY JUNE 30,2001 $11,165,746.80 DEPOSITORIES Hingham Institution $82,044.88 Boston Safe Deposit $652,517.12 Citizens Bank $9,230.57 Fleet Bank $141,610.57 MMDT $9,927,180.95 Pilgrim Cooperative $293,802.21 Rockland Trust $56,428.55 State Street Bank $2,781 .95 Cash in Drawer $150.00 TOTAL DEPOSITORIES $11,165,746.80 The following is a listing of the Town's Fiscal Year 2001 Trust Funds balance: DEPOSITORIES Hingham Institution $360,905.60 MMDT $57,093.72 Pilgrim Cooperative $493,41 1 .63 Rockland Trust $1,341,291.49 Vanguard $768,770.50 TOTAL DEPOSITORIES $3,021,472.94 Respectfully Submitted Joseph A.DiVito,Jr. Treasurer-Collector 179 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR July 1,2000 to June 30,2001 In Fiscal 2001,the Treasurer/Collector's office processed approximately 12,200 Real Estate tax bills.756 Personal Property tax bills,8,209 Motor Vehicle Excise tax bills and 10,053 Water/Sewer bills. The Treasurer/Collector's office continued to process all payments In house without the assistance of a lockbox service at a significant cost savings for the Town.Again the departmental staff of Linda Litchfield,Jane Henderson and Devon Vayo should be recognized for their tremendous effort. In Fiscal 2001 the Town adopted a 1.5%Community Preservation Act surcharge for open space,historical resources and affordable housing purposes for implementation in Fiscal 2002.The Treasurer/Collector's office worked with the department's current computer software vendor to ensure that the requisite programming was completed prior to the mailing of the Fiscal 2002 preliminary tax bills in June 2001. Once again considerable efforts were made contacting taxpayers and collecting taxes in arrears.Tax liens were recorded on all parcels without outstanding taxes for Fiscal Year 2000 totaling $73,258.01 and subsequent Fiscal Year 2001 taxes totaling $96,441 .96. Finally,in 2001 ,the Treasurer/Collector's office was notified that Gemini,the current software provider,was purchased by Tyler Technologies.It appears that In the near future our current Gemini software will not be supported by Tyler Technologies.Therefore,in 2001,the Treasurer/Collector's office began looking for a new software system to replace the Gemini system.It is our intention to request funding to purchase a new system for delivery in Fiscal 2003. Attached is a spreadsheet outlining receivable activity for Fiscal Year 2001. Respectfully Submitted, Joseph A.DiVito,Jr. Treasurer-Collector 180 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR July 1.2000 -June 30,2001 L»/yaf2001 Lavy 0(2000 Levy of 1999 TetHOUIYMf*) Levy or 2001 L*vyo(2000 Levy 0(1989 Levy 0(1998 Prior Ymk $aoo $250,477.64 -$1,683.41 $15,961,984.22 $0.00 $0.00 $62,104.24 $4,024.04 $0.00 $8Z334.70 $53,763.34 $3,683.40 $15,721,793,46 $217,894.81 $Z233.29 •$121,156.70 •$77,863.10 $0.00 $139,265.52 $4,459.03 -$243.30 S24e.7B4.23 $15,961,964^2 $66,128.28 $139,781.44 $15,941,921.56 $199,016.80 $143,481.26 $0.00 $3,126.27 $3,006.36 $2,963.66 $13,671.72 |S8«8 $aoo $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.» $47.03 $186.64 $0.00 $0.00 $154522.20 $1.0^.88 $1,0K,78 $54.18 $738.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,793.00 $Z097.42 $2,129.24 SZ909.48 $12,933.55 $22,770.03 $160,315.20 $0.00 $233.67 $161,456.21 $0.00 $21,862.68 Levy of 2001 Levy of 2000 Levyof1999 Levy of 1998 Prior Years $0.X $953,857.73 $11734.55 $139,621.87 $20,041.52 $4,641.67 $12,455.74 $0.00 $27,864.56 $0.00 $14,537.12 $9,357.81 $908.74 $0.00 $0.00 S4,19ZS6 $11,716.79 $905.38 $9755 $0.00 $890,841.76 $246,755.38 $10,60a87 $Z324.69 $1,041.26 $aoo K2.e71.41 $0.00 $1Z510.02 $0.00 $14,078.96 SO.00 $10,228.60 $0.00 $26,823.30 TatHIANYeM)$177,646.37 $1,098,121.27 TaKUMs/TaxTHlc $317,182.93 $169,689.97 $35,964.33 $2,561.52 $0.00 $0.00 $2,934.00 K.004.70 $8,637.50 $8^.59 $8Z32 $8,621.34 (108.226.20 $14.59a75 $1,472,761.27 $198,840.62 $3,282.51 $2,484.14 $2,531^2 $35.W $1,431,634.10 $177,108.34 •$48.44244 $102,159.64 .e.817.77 $28,056.12 $0.00 S29,740.00 $0.00 $9,827,211.00 SO.00 $511,400.35 $327,763.46 $17,664.13 $4,777.34 K04,77B.03 -<51 1,400.%$8,488,046.50 $606.70 $462,418.31 -$3,779.09 $28,145.52 181 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.For the Town of Cohasset,this represents approximately 64%of the $25,318,627.80 of the town's total budget for fiscal year 2001. For fiscal year 2001,the Assessors conducted an interim adjustment of property values to keep pace with the appreciating real estate market. According to the Department of Revenue (DOR)guidelines,property values should fall within a range of 10%plus or minus of 100%.Arms length sales were classified and analyzed and market trends were identified.By far the most influencing force in the real estate market in Cohasset is land value, which is basically a measure of desirability of the community as a place to live.Land value is directly related to supply and demand and fluctuates with the health of the real estate market.Currently,the town's total land value is comprised of 48%of the total valuation. The annual Town Meeting for fiscal year 2001 adopted Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than fifty (50)percent under clauses 17,17c1/2,17D,22,22A,22B, 22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41,418,41 C,42,&43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of iVIassachusetts General Laws.Adopting this section has enabled the Assessors to increase all exemptions by fifty percent. The Board would like to acknowledge Deputy Assessor/Appraiser Cheryl Pooler for her dedication and professionalism as well as staff members Debra Krupczak and Devon Vayo for their hard-working assistance in the day to day operations of the Assessors'Office. The following is the 2001 Tax Recapitulation as submitted to the Department of Revenue: FY 01 -Tax Rate $14.59 Type of Property Lew %Value bv Class Lew bv Class Residential 92.9856 1,027,566,300 14,992,192.32 Commercial 5.6638 62,589,200 913,176.43 Industrial .3563 3,937.500 57,448.13 Personal Property .9943 10,988.000 160.314.92 Tax Rate 14.59 14.59 14.59 14.59 Totals 100.0000 1,105,081,000 16,123,131.80 182 II Amount To Be Raised a.Appropriations of Town Meeting $24,290,120.00 b.Other Amounts To Be Raised 250,31 4.89 c.State &Cherry Sheet Charges 575,895.00 d.Allowances for Abatements &Exemptions 202,297.91 e.Total Amount To Be Raised $25,31 8,627.80 lit Estimated receipts &Other Revenue Sources a.Estimated Receipts -State $2,784,078.00 b.Estimated Receipts -Local 4,115,303.00 0.Revenue sources appropriated for particular purpose 2,296,1 1 5.00 d.Total Estimated Receipts &Other Sources $9,195,496.00 IV Summary of Total Amount To Be Raised &Total Receipts From All Sources a.Total Amount to be raised $25,31 8,627.80 b.Less estimated receipts &other revenue sources 9,195,496.00 c.Fiscal Year 2001 Property Tax Levy $16,123,131.80 Respectfully submitted, Elsa J.Miller,Chairman William B.Smith,Clerk Michael C.Patrolia,Member BUILDING DEPARTMENT During the past year,Cohasset continued a pattern of modest growth with a total of 19 new homes,ten of which replaced existing dwellings.Many more were substantially renovated and enlarged. 183 The expansion and renovations to the Middle/High School and the Deer Hill School are progressing on schedule with the high school due for completion in December of 2003,and the Deer Hill in December of 2002. Hingham Lumber Company has started construction on a new retail store and drive through warehouse on Rte 3A to be completed in the fall of 2002. Building Department's activity for 2001 : Estimated Cost of Construction 336 $51,794,237 Building Fees Collected $102,114 New Dwellings 19 $6,461,507 Commercial Building 1 $750,000 Certificates of Inspection 13 $625 Zoning By Laws &Zoning Maps $323 Copies for Public $5 Occupancy Permits 22 $550 Plumbing Permits Fees Collected 197 $9,165 Gas Permits Fees Collected 148 $3,838 Plumbing/Gas Inspector Paid Plumbing Gas $3,570 $2,280 Weights and Measures 22 $1,026 I would like to thank all of the departments,boards and commissions for their continued assistance and support. Respectfully submitted, Robert M.Egan Building Inspector Zoning Officer 184 BOARD OF HEALTH Board membership remained the same with the re-election of Stephen N. Bobo.On re-organization,Stephen N.Bobo remained as Chairman,Robin M.Lawrence,Clerk and Peggy S.Chapman,Member.Joseph R.Godzik remained as Health Agent and Tara N.(Tradd)Mullen as Administrative Secretary. Beginning on July 1,2001 the Public Health Nurse started as Board of Health personnel.The long-standing contract with the Social Service League for public health nursing was not renewed to reduce costs.Judy Fitzsimmons and Corinne Cahill,both public health nurses continue to provide public health nursing services. Programs sponsored by the Board of Health this year included:Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screening on February 15,2001 funded by the Cohasset Rotary Club;Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Cohasset Churches during Public Health Awareness Week In April;Self Defense Program in May; Pandemic Flu Planning Committee meetings throughout the year including a regional meeting in July sponsored by the Cohasset Board of Health;Health Screening Day on October 9,2001;Food Allergy Program on October 23, 2001 and Flu Clinics in October,November and December. We are grateful to all who assist us with our programs and clinics throughout the year with volunteer efforts and monetary donations. Keep Well Clinics 265 Adult Immunization 1026 Diabetic Screening 178 Cholesterol Screening 149 Health Fair 81 Hypertension Screening 851 Communicable Disease Follow Up 15 Home Nursing Visits 435 Office Nursing Visits 1083 Total Nursing Visits 1518 Dr.Stephen Golden was also appointed by the Board of Health as the Schools Physician. The On-Site Wastewater Management Plan,approved last year,has not had anyone sign up for the Program.All residents were notified of the existence of the Program.There were numerous inquiries but no actual participants. The Board continues to work closely with the Sewer Commission to expand the plant capacity and expand the sewer service area to include the Little Harbor watershed.In conjunction with Little Harbor sewer expansion 185 volunteer monitors have been taking samples from Little Harbor especially after a rain event to determine the impact of storm water runoff on the fecal coliform concentration In Little Harbor.Early analysis of the rather limited data indicates that there are definite storm water impacts on Little Harbor water quality. The Board of Health Is working more closely with the Water Commission to deal with protecting Lily Pond from storm-water pollutants and possible hazardous material spills from Route 3A and King Street.Both Boards are working on obtaining grants for storm=water protection through upgrading and maintaining the catch basins and storm-water system around Lily Pond. The Board of Health passed regulations dealing with Body Art and Tattooing; Floor Drain Discharges in Commercial Establishments;and banning the sale of mercury thermometers in the Town.No Body Art or Tattooing Establishment Applications have been submitted. Testing the water at Bassing Beach showed that rainfalls of 0.5 inches or more would adversely affect the water quality to the point where It was unsafe for swimming.As a result of this testing the beach was closed for swimming whenever there was a heavy rainfall.The primary source of this pollution appeared to be septic systems on Parker Avenue.Since these homes will be connected to the municipal sewer by the summer of 2002,it is anticipated that this problem will be resolved. Since the tragic events of September 11,2001,Board of Health personnel have been attending seminars on bio-terrorism preparedness.Work Is progressing to include bio-terrorIsm into the Town's Emergency Plan. The Board received the following revenues during 2001 : Licenses and Permits:$14,935.00 Witnessing Percolation Testing:$1 1 ,808.76 Disposal System Construction Permit:$6,150.00 Other:$2,434.50 PHN Gift Account $2,577.00 Respectfully Submitted: Stephen N.Bobo,Chairman Robin M.Lawrence,D.D.S.,M.P.H. Peggy S.Chapman,RN,C.S. 186 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)Is the regional planning agency representing 101 cities and towns in the metropolitan Boston area. Created by an act of the Legislature in 1963,it serves as a forum for state and local officials to address issues of regional importance.As one of 14 members of the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO),MAPC has oversight responsibility for the region's federally funded transportation program.Council membership consists of community representatives, gubernatorial appointees and city and state agencies who collaborate in the development of comprehensive plans and recommendations in areas of population and employment,transportation,economic development,housing, regional growth and the environment.The 25 member elected Executive Committee meets 11 times a year.The full Council meets three times a year.Meetings are held at various localities throughout the region. MAPC works with its 101 member cities and towns through eight sub regional organizations.Each sub region has members appointed by the chief elected officials and planning boards of the member communities and is coordinated by an MAPC staff planner.The MAPC sub regions meet on a regular basis to discuss and work on issues of interlocal concern.Cohasset, Duxbury,Hanover,Hingham,Hull,Marshfield,Norwell,Pembroke,Rockland, Scituate,and Weymouth are members of the South Shore Coalition (SSC), which is MAPC's second oldest sub region.The community representatives of the SSC sub region consist primarily of elected officials,town planners, and community representatives from the eleven neighboring towns. This year,the South Shore Coalition has actively followed the issues of: regional transportation by appointing a subcommittee on Transportation and appointing a member to attend the JRTC monthly meeting; future growth and impacts along Route 3 South by participating on the MEPA required Route 3 South Land Development Task Force; Route 53 and the need for a holistic transportation/corridor plan funded by the MPO; rapid growth in the Southeastern part of Massachusetts by participating in Vision 2020; legislation by regularly attending the MAPC legislative monthly meeting; redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station with staff participation on the South Shore Tri Town Development Corporation Advisory Committee; •environmental concerns aiong the South Coast with SSC staff attending the EOEA South Coastal Watersheds Team meetings. In addition to working with its sub regional committees,MAPC has been involved in a variety of activities that affect communities within the region. 187 2000 Census Throughout this year,the federal government released Census 2000 data. MAPC staff has been busy analyzing the data to Identify growth trends and disseminating information to legislators,municipalities,public and private agencies,and the general public.To this end,MAPC drafted two important documents.Decade of Change highlights key regional growth trends that occurred during the 1990s.Community Profiles,a partnering document to Decade of Change,is a compilation of demographic,socioeconomic and land use data for the 101 cities and towns in the MAPC region.The profiles present a portrait of each community through the presentation of key growth indicators,which are documented over time to pinpoint specific trends. Buiidout Analyses MAPC completed the two-year process of producing Buiidout Analyses for communities throughout the region.MAPC and Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA)staff introduced information about the Community Preservation Act and buiidout analyses results during presentations to Mayors,City Councils,Boards of Selectmen,and interested citizens.EOEA funded the effort and contracted with MAPC to complete buiidout analyses for every city and town in the metropolitan region.The purpose of the study was to create an approximate "vision"of the potential future grov\^h permitted by a community's bylaws and encourage discussion of growth management options.Buiidout analysis results have been the basis for zoning changes in a number of communities,and have provided critical information for water resource planning at the local and regional level. These analyses will form the basis for planning work under Executive Order 41 8 and other comprehensive planning efforts. Community Development Plan Program The Community Development Plan Program stems from the passage of Executive Order 418,an initiative issued by former Governor Paul CellucI in January 2000.By making ail cities and towns eligible for $30,000 in planning services to assist in the preparation of a Community Development Plan,the initiative is designed to provide guidance as communities consider options for future development.The plans should focus on developing affordable housing while balancing the need for economic development,transportation and Infrastructure Improvements,and cultural resource and open space preservation.The program is managed at the state level by an Inter-Agency Working Group (lAWG)consisting of the Department of Housing and Community Development,the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs,the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction,and the Department of Economic Development.Within Its planning area,MAPC is administering the program and working with communities to develop a Scope of Services. Communities may also choose MAPC to perform many of the planning services necessary to complete a Community Development Plan. 188 PLANNING BOARD The Cohasset Planning Board,under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law,Chapter 41,Section 81 A -Section 81 GG,and Chapter 40A,is charged with the administration of subdivision control and site plan review of development projects.The Board also reviews and recommends changes to the town's zoning bylaw and map and is charged with preparing a master or study plan and reporting periodically regarding the condition of the town.In addition to these duties,the Board completed a number of specific planning tasks in 2001 . The Board bid farewell to Terry Atherton in April 2001 and thanked him for his service and contribution to the Board.Peter J.Pratt was elected to fill the vacant position and had ably assumed his new responsibilities. The Board conducted hearings on a number of Zoning Bylaw amendments. These amendments spanned a wide number of issues including ledge preservation,senior housing,water resources district revision and several housekeeping items that helped to clarify language in the existing bylaw, among others. The Planning Board completed a Geographic Information System (GIS) conversion of the Zoning Map,which was last updated in 1985.The GIS version of the map allows other types of electronic data,such as land parcels and the Water Resources District,to be displayed along with zoning boundary information.Other types of local GIS data,such as topography, streets,and building footprints are being developed using a combination of the town's 1981 aerial survey and the maps kept by the town Assessor. The Board formed a Zoning Advisory Committee in November 2001.This ad hoc committee of the Planning Board,comprised of a representative of the Planning Board,Selectmen,Zoning Board,Conservation Commission, citizen members,the Building Commissioner and Town Planner will research and discuss zoning bylaw amendments and provide recommendations to the Planning Board.The aim is to provide a clear review process that generates wide input into amendments proposed by citizens and town boards alike. The Board appointed two members to the Growth and Development Committee,and is helping to lead this group;which is developing a Master Plan for the town.This committee issued a newsletter,conducted four Neighborhood Forums,mailed and tabulated a town-wide survey and issued an RFP for Master Plan Consulting Services.This effort,to include extensive GIS mapping and data development,is funded through a combination of a $60,000 town appropriation and a $30,000 state planning grant. The Board continued to review and comment on planning activities for the Village,Harbor and Common,as well as the recommendations of the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan.The Board also shared its concern with 189 the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency regarding the impact of a proposed 254 unit mixed-income housing development on Route 3A,given the scarcity of commercially zoned land in Cohasset. In addition,the Board conducted the following regular business: Held sixteen (16)meetings Reviewed eleven (11)Approval Not Required Under the Subdivision Control Law plans. Reviewed and conditionally approved four (4)site plans including Pilgrim Cooperative Bank,Hingham Lumber Company,Hagerty Park and the Cohasset Lobster Lab. Reviewed and denied one (1)preliminary subdivision plan (Wolf Woods). The Board continued to monitor the Rose Hill and Ox Pasture Lane (off Beechwood)subdivisions and various site plans for compliance with conditions and applicable regulations. Respectfully Submitted, Alfred S.Moore,Jr.,Chairman William J.Good,Vice Chairman C.Christopher Ford,Clerk Robert H.Sturdy Peter J.Pratt Elizabeth Harrington,Town Planner 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 2001 . The Project Is a special district created by the State Legislature In 1 957,and is now composed of 26 Plymouth County towns,the City of Brockton,and the Town of Cohasset in Norfolk County.On July 1,2001 the Town of Bridgewater rejoined the Project.The Project is a regional response to a regional problem,and provides a way of professionals into a single agency with a broad geographical area of responsibility. The 2001 season began with an average water table for the region.Efforts were directed at larval mosquitoes starting with the spring brood.Ground and aerial larviciding was accomplished using B.t.l.,an environmentally selective bacterial agent.Upon emergence of the spring brood of adult mosquitoes, ultra-low volume adulticiding began.The Project responded to 9,673 complaints. 190 The first Eastern Equine Encephalitis isolate obtained by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health was found in collections from Canton,in Norfolk County,on July 15,2001.One EEE isolate was collected in Plymouth County from Culisea melanura,a bird biting species,in Halifax on August 18.A three-year old girl visiting in Canton tested positive in late August for EEE, resulting in the only human EEE case in Massachusetts for 2001.The recurring problem of EEE and the increase in West Nile Virus to the Northeast continues to ensure cooperation between this Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. West Nile Virus activity Increased In Massachusetts during 2001 .Plymouth County's first infected bird was found in Lakeville on July 16,2001.As of November 30,257 infected birds had been found in twenty-six of the twenty- eight communities serviced by the Project.During 2001,Plymouth County became the epicenter for WNV positive horse cases.Thirty of the thirty- seven confirmed cases occurred in Plymouth County,with Middleboro having eighteen WNV positive horse cases.To ascertain the risk to human health and horses,this Project placed mosquito traps in the infected areas.The mosquitoes collected were tested at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for WNV,but none were infected.In an effort to keep the public informed of WNV activity,updates were posted on our web site, www.plymouthmosquito.com <http://www.plymouthmosquito.com>and Massachusetts Department of Public Health at www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnv1 .htm <http://www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnv1.htm>. Ochlerotatus Japonicus was found for the first time in Plymouth County.Oc. japonicus is a container-breeding mosquito which blood feeds on vertebrates such as humans and birds.The mosquito is originally from Japan and was introduced several years ago into the New York City area.The mosquito is of interest because it is believed to be involved in the transmission of West Nile Virus.The mosquito was first found in Lakeville on July 19,2001,and then spread to Middleboro,Plympton,Brockton, Mattapoisett,Bridgewater and Wareham.We now consider Oc.Japonicus to be well established in the county.The quick spread of this mosquito emphasizes the need to eliminate water-holding containers such as tires, buckets,old swimming pools and boats from properties. 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 has the greatest impact on the health and comfort of Cohasset residents. Insecticide Application-1,888 acres were treated using truck-mounted sprayers for control of adult mosquitoes.More than on application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area.The first treatments were made in May and the last in September. 191 During the summer 857 catch basins were treated to prevent the emergence of Culex pipiens,a known mosquito vector in West Nile Virus transmission. Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage,which can be found in woodland pools,swamps,marshes and other standing water areas.Inspectors continually gather data on these sites and treat with highly specific larvicides when immature mosquitoes are present. Water Management-During 2001 crews removed blockages,brush and other obstructions from 500 linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagnation that can result in mosquito breeding.This work, together with machine reclamation,is most often carried out in the fall and winter. Machine Reclamation-290 linear feet of upland ditch was reconstructed in Cohasset using one of the Project's track driven excavators. Finally,we have been tracking response time,that 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 144 complaints answered. Mosquito Survey-A systemic sampling for the mosquitoes in Cohasset indicates that Coquillettidia perturbans was the most abundant species. Other important species collected include Culex pipiens and Aedes vexans. We encourage citizens or municipal officials to call our office for information about mosquitoes,mosquito-borne diseases,control practices,or any other matters of concern. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth W.Ludlam,Ph.D. Carolyn Brennan Robert A.Thorndike Leighton F.Peck,Jr. William J.Mara Michael J.Pieroni RECYCLING COMMITTEE The recycling committee had another busy year.As of July 1,2001,the Town changed to a Pay-As-You-Throw system to get rid of trash.The program is set-up to have two size bags,a 33-gallon bag and a 16-gallon bag.The price of each 33-gallon bag is $1.00 and each 16-gallon bag, $0.50.The bags are sold in rolls of 10.By going to the PAYT system,the Town was able to reduce the cost of the sticker fee from $100.00 per sticker 192 to $50.00 per sticker (The sticker cost would have gone up due to the increasing cost of getting rid of trash).The same sticker can be used at the beaches which reduced the need for two stickers. The recycling confimittee spent a lot of time and effort on this new program starting with the decision on what type of bag was best and setting the cost. Many hours were spent on getting the information out about the new PAYT system and working with local businesses to help sell the bags.We were able to receive a grant for over $11,000.00 from the state to help implement the program.The new PAYT system has worked so well we will be looking at possibly reducing the sticker price to $35.00 next year. We continue looking for new markets for our recyclables and are constantly watching over our present vendors for the best price we can get for our recyclables. The recycling committee wants to thank all town citizens for their efforts in accepting the new PAYT system.We should show a big increase in our recycling rate from the present 32%that we did last year. Please keep in mind that "Paint day"Is the last Saturday of each month starting with April through October.The hours are 9:00am to 12:00 noon. We would also like to make everyone aware that on paint day we can only take oil base paints.Latex paints are not hazardous and only need to be left out to dry (or a material like kitty litter can added to help to dry It out). Our hazardous waste day will again be in the fall as it has been in the past. We urge people to bring all their other hazardous waste on that day.The date will be set sometime late spring and we will get the information out as soon as we have It. Respectfully submitted, The Cohasset Recycling Committee: David Bigley Merle S.Brown Arthur L.Lehr F.Allan MacDonald John McNabb Carol M.Martin Sharyn Studley Jean M.White 193 SOUTH SHORE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE According to the IMA,the mission of the SSRC is as follows:"...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 steam 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." The mission has been fulfilled to the Town of Cohasset in this fiscal year in the following ways: QUANTIFIABLE BENEFITS 1.By using the regional contract negotiated by the SSRC with the Bourne ISWMF,Cohasset has enjoyed a disposal rate of $47.74/ton for bulky waste.The gate fee is $70/ton.The $10 surcharge for the first fifteen mattresses per load was also avoided.With a generation of 151 tons billed at the contract rate and 305 mattresses not surcharged,Cohasset saved $6,755 in FY01 with this contract.The Planner spent a total of 16 hours administering and resolving a dispute over the contract. 2.By using the regional contract negotiated by the SSRC with Safety Kleen for the collection and disposal of household hazardous products,Cohasset saved over 20%of what it would have paid using the State contract,and avoided the administrative time required to bid it out on its own.At the September 2000 collection,which was attended by 47 residents,saving amounted to approximately $350 for this service.The contract also enable 3 residents to attend other collections in the region that year by the reciprocal arrangement, which is administered by the Planner.In addition,the Planner publicized the events with several hundred flyers she delivered to the town hall and Library and ongoing press releases in all local papers, on cable TV and the radio.She attended and helped run twelve of the collections,including Cohasset's,handed out paint stirrers with cost saving instructions on latex paint disposal,provided a large sign and calculated the proper billing for the vender to ensure that discounts and allowances were credited and visitors billed properly. The Planner spent 16 hours renegotiating and rewriting the contract, 42 hours publicizing the events and 130 hours administrating the contract and attending most of the fifteen collections. 194 3.Cohasset benefited from an SSRC Market Services Grant for the recycling of CRTs,whicti are now banned from disposal by the State. From July through December,this regional DEP grant paid $2,470 for the processing of residents'TVs and computer monitors.The grant did not cover shipping and handling,for which services the two State grant contractors charged $240/ton.The SSRC solicited proposals for collection service from other vendors and negotiated an_arrangement with CRT Recycling in which they provided collection trailers,pickup and delivery service for $90/month,which saved Cohasset an estimated $1,380 during the latter half of grant period.In addition,our vendor didn't require that the materials be shrink wrapped and palletized,as did the State contractors,saving significant labor and material costs.The Planner spent 18 hours on publicity and administration for the grant program. 4.At the end of the grant period,our vendor,CRT Recycling,continued to provide favorable regional pricing,providing containers and pickup service at no charge (their fee for non-SSRC towns is $60/month.) Members also receive a $1/unit discount off processing costs.These considerations saved an estimated $1,202 for storing,shipping and handling of these items.As with the grant,our contractor saved our towns labor and material costs by taking the material loose.The cost of disposal for all the other electronic equipment CRTR takes at no charge was also avoided,and estimated at $421 for the fiscal year. 5.The SSRC bid out and awarded contracts for brush grinding and trommel screening for the processing of compost in FYOO.Cohasset utilized the screening contract in FY01 . 6.The Planner assisted Cohasset in maximizing its benefits from the Material Separation Plan,including the provision by SEMASS of a Universal Waste Shed and mercury spill kit,valued at $1,250.The Planner spent a total of 50 hours administering and publicizing these programs,which are aimed at removing mercury from the waste stream FY01 COST OF MEMBERSHIP:$4,000 FY01 BENEFIT OF MEMBERSHIP:$13,057 INTANGIBLE BENEFITS 1.The Planner provided advice and assistance to Cohasset solid waste managers on at least ten occasions in FY01,including help with propane tank disposal,paper recycling,change in law surcharges by 195 SEMASS,and MRIP and Renewable Energy Trust grants.She continuously researches recycling alternatives. 2.The SSRC provides valuable networking opportunities and information sharing at monthly Solid Waste Manager meetings,at which solid waste collection,disposal and recycling service and pricing are discussed among member towns.The meetings often feature speakers and subjects of Interest to the local MSW community,including special waste disposal,regulatory compliance, grant assistance and regional recycling collections.At the Board's request,she also hosted tours of CRT Recycling and Nantucket's co- compost facility. 3.The Planner 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. 4.The SSRC published a monthly newsletter filled with information of immediate interest to the South Shore solid waste community, including local solid waste news,meetings and seminars.The newsletter is circulated to over 200 town officials,legislators, regulators and volunteers. 5.The SSRC advocated for passage of solid waste legislation aimed at shifting some of the burden of disposal costs onto manufacturers and retailers of products such as tires,motor oil and mercury products, and increasing funding of municipal recycling programs through the Clean Environment Fund.The Planner testified at three legislative hearings,and several of the supported bills were reported favorably out of committee.Legislators have sought our advice on other bills since then. 6.The SSRC Planner attended policy meetings,forums and conferences hosted by the DEP,Solid Waste Association of North America,The Northeast Resource Association,the Council of SEMASS Communities,the Mass.Recycling Coalition,NAHMMA and the New England EnviroExpo.She is a member of the Mass. DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee,and testified on the Solid Waste Master Plan.She gave a presentation to the MMA Environmental Policy Committee.She shares what she learns with the Managers,and relays the Manager's concerns to the professional and State organizations. 7.The Planner assisted Cohasset in obtaining its fair share of the Renewable Energy Trust,which will provide a reduction of about $3/ton beginning In July 01.She spent 30 hours participating in the 196 establishment of the distribution process and keeping the towns apprised of their options. The SSRC exists to serve its member towns by facilitating their solid waste disposal and recycling functions.It always welcomes suggestions on how it can better serve its Members. Respectfully submitted, Claire Sullivan,Solid Waste Planner FIRE DEPARTMENT A statistical analysis of the Department responses for the year Is as follows: Building/Structure Fires 46 Brush/Outdoor Fires 33 Motor Vehicle Accidents 118 Motor Vehicle Fires 16 Medical Emergencies 854 Investigation 131 Inspection 359 Assistance 81 Miscellaneous 395 Total 2,033 Medical Responses: Total Incidents 854 Basic Life Support Transports 243 Advanced Life Support Transports 277 Mutual Aid Rendered 203 Mutual Aid Received 1 1 3 Mutual Aid with other Towns,for fires: 197 Rendered 51 Received 23 The Fire Department is currently operating with the following equipment: Engine 1 -1994 Pierce -1,750 G.P.M.Pumping Engine Engine 2 -1987 Pierce -1,250 G.P.M.Pumping Engine Engine 3 -2001 HME -1 ,250 G.P.M.Pumping Engine Ladder 1 -1978 Seagrave -100 foot Aerial Ladder Truck Squad 1 -2000 Ford -4 wheel drive -500 G.P.M.pump Rescue 3 -2001 Ford -E-450-Ambulance Car 20 -1 995 Ford -4 Wheel drive -Chiefs Vehicle Rescue Craft -1993 Avon -14 ft.Inflatable/trailer FIRE PREVENTION In October,the Fire Department was awarded $2,006 in Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E)Grant funds.The purpose of the S.A.F.E Program is to educate students about the fire and health hazards of smoking- related materials.The S.A.F.E.Grant application was a combined effort between the Fire Department,School Department and Board of Health. 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 198 POLICE DEPARTMENT In accordance with the provisions of Article 3,Section 2,Paragraph D of the By-Laws of the Town of Cohasset,I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Cohasset Police Department.This report includes activities and statistical data from January 1 ,2001 through December 31 ,2001 . UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 2001 STATISTICS Offense Reported Robbery 1 Assaults 32 Breaking and Entering 20 B&E or Larceny from MA/6 Larceny 46 Larceny of MA/6 Vandalism 57 Criminal Complaints Sought 81 Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated 174 Motor Vehicle Citations Issued 2094 Parking Tickets Issued 1352 Residential &Business Alarms answered 446 Stolen M/V's Recovered 3 Official Complaints Received 8495 Department Vehicles-Patrol Mileage 171,354 Special Details 983 9-1-1 calls Received 1401 Domestic Violence Cases Investigated 28 FID Cards Issued 8 LTC Issued/Renewed 47 RECORD OF ARRESTS 2001 Offense Male Female Aggravated Assault 3 Simple Assault 10 1 Break and Entering 1 Counterfeiting/Forgery 2 Lewd &Lascivious 1 Drug Law Violations 19 1 Driving Under the Influence 16 7 Destruction of Property 2 Violation of Protective Order Larceny 199 Shoplifting 2 Trespassing 3 2 Warrants 13 8 Disorderly Conduct 26 14 Liquor Law Violations 24 8 Motor Vehicle Violations 12 6 Violation Town By-Laws 2 Protective Custody 12 7 151 56 TOTAL ARRESTS 207 FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND Court Fines &Assessments 37,640.00 Parking Violations 28,861 .75 Paid Detail Surcharge 10,559.24 License Fees 2,023.00 Requests for Police Report 706.00 False Alarms/Billing 2,075.00 TOTAL $81,864.99 Respectfully submitted, Brian W.Noonan,Chief of Police PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS 2001 proved to be a very busy year for the Cohasset emergency dispatch center.With a record number of calls for police,fire,and emergency medical services,your emergency dispatchers were kept more than busy.In the wake of the tragic events of September 1 1 ,2001 ,dispatchers had to venture into territory that we never had imagined.Between alerting police officials of incoming threats and threat assessments from the department's computer link with the Federal Bureau of Investigation,to dispatching fire,police,and other emergency apparatus to bio-terrorism scares in town,2001 was a great challenge,and I'm happy to report that we were able to rise to the occasion. In October 2001,David Weeks,a long time Cohasset dispatcher and communications supervisor,retired from the department.Shortly after his departure I was appointed to the position of communications supervisor.My top goal is to institute an in-service training program for dispatch personnel. 200 To that end,I have already had the staff trained in CPR and advanced first aid.I have also been working closely with the police and fire chiefs to update and streamline dispatch operations. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the good citizens of Cohasset along with the Civilian Dispatch Committee,consisting of Police Chief Brian Noonan,Fire Chief Roger Lincoln,and Town Manager Mark Haddad.I would also like to remind our citizens that 9-1-1 should only be used to save a life,stop a crime,or report a fire.It's not appropriate to call 9-1-1 to inquire about power outages or school cancellations. Respectfully submitted, Thomas W.Wigmore Communications Supervisor ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE POLICE DEPARTMENT The animal control officer (ACQ)had an extremely productive year in 2001 . Animal Control a part-time service,has been successful in meeting the needs of the town within a limited time frame and budget.The ACQ received 1440 calls to his office during the year,requesting service,questions about coyotes,licensing,feral cats,West Nile Virus,missing pets,found pets and a multitude number of wildlife problems.The ACQ maintains a "random availability"schedule that allows him to be flexible throughout the week to address the needs of the public. A new office was built for the ACQ from a closet in the garage that was used for tire storage and cleaning supplies.When compared to working in the cellar with the furnace beside you,and water running under your feet when it rained,the renovated closet seems like paradise.Sunlight,fresh air,and clean tile floor is a big step upward. A new vehicle (1995)was purchased from South Shore Hospital to replace the 10 year old cruiser the department had..We now have a 1995 4x4 Chevy Blazer that gives us the ability to respond anywhere,and in any kind of weather.With good care and maintenance,this vehicle should provide us with many years of service. Wildlife is still the biggest problem,with Coyotes taking the lead in the number of complaints.Residents must accept the fact that wild animals are an integral part of residing in a rural community,and be understanding with the fact that wild animals do not respect property boundaries.There will 201 always be problems with wildlife,and I expect them to get worse,as more land is consumed for development annually. The ACO has,in cooperation with the Town Clerk,developed a tag ID sticker,which will be applied to every dog license issued in the town.The phone number of the owner will put on this tag,making it possible to call the dog owner immediately by anyone finding the dog.This will greatly assist in getting a lost dog back home. I look foHA^ard to another year of serving the residents with whatever animal related they might experience so that living in Cohasset,with or without pets, will be a very enjoyable experience. Respectfully submitted, Paul W.Murphy,ACO CEMETERY STUDY COMMITTEE Year 2001 was one of great accomplishment for the committee.The Spring 2001 Town Meeting approved $700,000.00 for the expansion of Woodside Cemetery and modifications to the Beechwood Cemetery.The expansion was completed at Woodside in November,and Beechwood work substantially completed in December.The projects have increased our available graves for sale to nearly 2,000.We believe the Town's cemetery space needs will be met for the long term. In cooperation with the Veterans Memorial Committee,a Gold Star Mothers memorial was built and is the focal point of the new area at Woodside. Dedicated on November 11,2001 the memorial pays tribute to the twenty- two Cohasset mothers who know best the high price of freedom. The committee Is continuing to work with the Cemetery staff to bring all record keeping to accurate and current status. We would like to thank all the town departments that helped us complete our work during the 2001 year.The effort and dedication to the projects by the DPW employees was outstanding and we extend special thanks to them. Respectfully, CEMETERY STUDY COMMITTEE Glenn A.Pratt,Chairman Joseph Curley Joseph Jerz James Oilman 202 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Department of Public Works is a town service organization responsible for providing essential services for the citizens of Cohasset.Services provided by this department include construction,maintenance and repair of streets,sidewalks and storm drainage systems;maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment;maintenance of parks,cemeteries,athletic fields and off-street parking facilities;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. 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: Using state funding we oversaw resurfacing on sections of Jerusalem Road, Atlantic Avenue,North and South Main Streets and Highland Avenue.Using funds appropriated at town meeting and our own men and machines we resurfaced private ways Rust Way,Flintlock Ridge Road and Aaron River Road. Rebuilt 3 catch basins,installed 3 new catch basins,1 new manhole and 167 feet of drainage pipe. Replaced or repaired 43 traffic and street signs. Installed a new drainage culvert on Beechwood Street.This was an original stone culvert Installed when Beechwood Street was built. Removed storm overwash on Atlantic Avenue and Jerusalem Road. In an effort to control algae in Little Harbor,we opened and closed the cat dam gates each month from April to December. Transferred 2,243 tons of solid waste and 405 tons of C&D.Recycled 516 ton of mixed paper products,175 ton of scrap metals and cans,35 ton of plastics,96 ton of glass and 1,615 gallons of waste oil.Over 125 ton of leaves and brush were processed.We have seen a substantial increase in recycling by our citizens due to the implementation of the pay-per-throw program. Began construction of a concrete area at the Recycling Transfer Station where we will put three containers.This will provide a safer way for residents to dispose of construction materials and metal products. Wired and installed new glass crusher at the Recycling Transfer Facility. 203 Moved stockpiled materials from the North Main Street gravel pit to the D.P.W.We also removed trees to provide a larger area for fill to be brought in from the school renovation projects.This Is being done in anticipation of the construction of new ballfields. 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. Constructed two new wells at Alumni and Miliken Fields saving the cost of paying for town water for irrigation.The Alumni Field well will not be connected until the High School renovations have been completed.The Miliken Field well has been connected and works very well with the sprinkler system. Constructed temporary baseball field at the old Joseph Osgood School while renovations are being done at the Deer Hill and High School. Conducted and recorded 50 internment's at the various town owned cemeteries. Prepared $1.6 million Annual Operating Budget and $115 thousand Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2003. 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, Harold W.Litchfield D.P.W.Superintendent ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS The year 2001 was a landmark year for the Water Department.During 2001, the Water Commission achieved substantial improvements in every component of the water system and accomplished significant improvements to fire protection and water quality for Cohasset. Fire protection has been improved throughout Cohasset,from the construction of the new Scituate Hill Water Tank,the replacement of fire hydrants,installation of new fire hydrants,and the rehabilitation of water 204 mains which has resulted in vastly improved fire flows in many areas of Town. Water quality has been improved throughout Cohasset,from the cleaning out of the accumulated alum sludge from the Bear Hill tank,the flushing of the entire water system in April,the reconstruction of the flocculators and sedimentation basins at the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,and the continued cleaning &lining of water mains which has removed accumulated sediment resulting in cleaner water. In 2001,veteran Water Commissioner Rob Kasameyer was reelected and new member Glenn Pratt was elected to a one-year term to fill the un-expired term of former member Chip Muncey.Commissioner John McNabb was reelected Chairman,Kasameyer was reelected Vice-Chairman,and Pratt was elected Clerk. The Cohasset Water Department provides water for domestic consumption and fire protection to about 90%of the Town of Cohasset,and which does not include the North Cohasset area serviced by the Hingham Mass- American Water Company.The water system encompasses about 36 miles of water mains,2,395 service connections,and 338 fire hydrants.During 2001,about 230,000,000 gallons of water were produced and pumped to the distribution system. CONTRACT OPERATIONS.American Water Services continued as the contract operator for the Water Department.Based on the results of a comprehensive performance evaluation we conducted in late 2000,and the excellent service provided to our ratepayers by Superintendent George Hawksley and the other American Water employees, the Water Commission voted unanimously on December 28,2000 to continue their contract for an additional three years. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.Our fiscal situation continues to be sound. 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 1997.We have expended over $5,816,000 in capital improvements projects since the 1997 rate increase - which is over 2.5 times the $2,130,000 in spending that the rate increase was planned to fund.Through further review of our debt structure,with the assistance of the Town Accountant and Town Treasurer,we have also determined that we can fund another $3,500,000 in capital improvements in the next few years without raising water rates.The Water Department is entirely self-supporting from user fees and other fees and charges,including the fire hydrant rental fee from the Town,and do not receive any property tax revenue from the Town of Cohasset. SCITUATE HILL TANK.The construction of the new tank was the largest construction project for the Cohasset Water Department since the 205 construction of the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant and the Aaron River Reservoir in 1978.The realization of the benefits from the new tank was the result of many years of effort by the Water Commission.During 2001 ,the new 1 .8 million gallon Scituate Hill tank was put on line,which significantly improves fire protection by guaranteeing more than adequate fire reserve for the entire town during all operating conditions.Furthermore,having the second tank on line has allowed us to flush the entire water system for the first time in decades,which resulted in additional improvements to water quality. BEAR HILL TANK.The new Scituate Hill tank also gave the water system needed redundancy in storage,which allowed us to take the existing Bear Hill tank off-line and to drain,clean,inspect,sandblast,and repaint the tank. Cleaning out the accumulated alum sludge from the Bear tank has Improved the overall water quality for the water system.Fortunately,the tank did not have any major structural problems and needed only minor repairs.The Bear Hill tank was repainted to eliminate the unsightly green color and the "racing stripe"on the top to a more pleasant light blue color that blends into the sky in most weather conditions. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.We improved fire protection,water quality,and water services for many areas of town through the following rehabilitation projects which total 12,140 feet,or over 2 miles,of the distribution system which were completed during 2001 : Beechwood Street -Cleaned &lined 4,690 feet from King Street to RIverview Drive Elm Street &Summer Street -Cleaned &lined 3,920 feet of water main. Border Street -Replaced 900 feet of 6"pipe with 10"pipe. Rustic Drive -Replaced 750 feet of undersized 6"with 8"pipe. Stevens Lane -Replaced 890 feet of undersized 1"&2"with 8"pipe. Hugh Strain road -Replaced 430 feet of undersized 4"with 8"pipe. Howard Gleason road -Replaced 290 feet of undersized 4"with 8"pipe. FIRE FLOW IMPROVEMENTS.These completed water distribution system improvements resulted in these documented increases in attached chart. LILY POND WATER TREATMENT PLANT.We replaced the flocculators and sedimentation basins,in a major reconstruction of these key components of the Plant,which has resulted in greater clarity of the finished water that leaves the Treatment Plant and improved water quality for all water customers.We also completed a number of other Plant improvements, such as roof repairs,new doors,and repairs to the HVAC system. LONG RANGE PLANNING.The Water Commission believes in long range planning and not only develops long range plans but implements them.We have been annually implementing and updating the 1995 distribution system capital improvements plan developed by Tutela Engineering.Flow tests conducted before and after distribution system improvements allow us to constantly assess the condition of the system,the results of the capital 206 projects,and to prioritize future improvements.Tiie Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant Capital Improvements Plan,developed In May 2000 by Weston &Sampson,has also been implemented annually in cooperation with American Water.We have also begun the process to develop a long range financial plan to ensure that needed water system Improvements can continue for the next 20 years and into the future and have completed a long range water supply protection plan. WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION.Our watershed protection consultant, Norfolk Environmental,in 2001 completed a long-range Water Supply Protection Plan which sets forth the soup to nuts measures we need to take to ensure the continued good quality of the water supply.In 2001,the Town took a major step for greater protection of the watershed at the March 2001 Annual Town Meeting by amending and updating the Town Water Resource District bylaw and Hazardous Material Bylaw,and by increasing the size of the Water Resource District to fully protect the newly delineated zone of contribution for the Ellms Meadow Well (see new Water Resource District map at the end of this Report). In 2001,the Water Commission took the Wolf Pit property by eminent domain,to protect this key area from development which could adversely affect watershed quality,using $150,000 authorized for this purpose by the March 2001 Annual Town Meeting. Through Norfolk,we have also been monitoring the condition of the watershed for Lily Pond and keeping track of the status of the identified potential threats to watershed quality,including the Cohasset Heights Ltd. landfill,the HIngham Annex hazardous waste site.Browns Auto Garage in Dept Court,various hazardous waste sites in Wompatuck State Park,and the old Beechwood Dump off Doane Street.Norfolk has continued to monitor groundwater wells in the bedrock fractures which may carry contaminated water from Cohasset Heights landfill to Lily Pond,with no detection of contaminants in the fractures to date,and has established monitoring wells in the Depot Court area to delineate the contaminant plume from the underground petroleum spill from Browns Auto which may threaten the Ellms Meadow Wellfield. WATER SUPPLY.The Cohasset Water Department continues to have more than sufficient supply of water.One measure of the health of our system is that,yet again,we did NOT have to impose an outside watering ban during the summer,unlike virtually every other town in this area,which did impose such a ban.The Cohasset Water Department did not have such a ban in 2001 because of the vast capacity of the Aaron River Reservoir and Lily Pond,which combined have a total safe yield of 3.5 million gallons per day - when our maximum daily demand has been about half that,at about 1.7 million gallons per day in the Summer.Also,we have not had such a ban since the water emergencies of 1994-95 because of our continued rehabilitation work on the water system,where our annual program of water 207 main replacement and the cleaning &lining of water mains has resulted in continued improvements to water flow to ratepayers throughout Cohasset. Projections indicate that our existing supply should be more than sufficient for Cohasset's needs for the next 20 years at least and most likely much longer. WELLFIELDS.In 2001,the Water Commission received approval from the state for the reconstruction of the Ellms Meadow wellfield,except that the wellheads could be reconstructed only during the winter to avoid damage to the habitat to an endangered species.We then began the process to reactivate the Ellms Meadow wellfield,by awarding the contract to rebuild the wellheads over the winter.Later in Spring 2002 we plan to construct a new pump house and connect the Wellfield to the system.At the November 5, 2001 Special Town Meeting we received approval to borrow $250,000 for relocation of the Sohier Street Wells,when reimbursed by the MBTA.Since the Sohier Street wells are located too close to the Greenbush Railroad right of way,the MBTA has committed to relocate them as part of their mitigation package.Once the wells are relocated,the Water Commission will construct a new pump house and connect them to the system.Reactivation of the wells will provide an additional water supply which will be useful to supplement the supply in times of high demand,and will serve as an emergency supply since the capacity of both wellfields together is sufficient to provide the minimum needs of the town in times of emergency. PUBLIC EDUCATION.During 2001,we continued our ongoing public education program,which includes the annual "Water Quality Report" produced every year by July 1 as required by federal regulation and mailed to every resident of Cohasset,and our quarterly newsletter "Your Water Department"which is sent to every ratepayer in their quarterly bills.In the "Water Quality Report"we reported that the drinking water is in compliance with all state and federal regulations. LEAKS FIXED.In 2001 we fixed 11 leaks in water mains. GRANT APPLICATIONS.The Water Commission regularly applies for all available grant money to supplement existing funds.In 2001 we applied for $1,700,000 in zero interest loans from the state Drinking Water SRF grant program for capital improvements to the Treatment Plant and distribution system.We also applied for Technical Assistance Grants to provide funds for review of hazardous waste sites in the watershed and various other grants. COOPERATION WITH OTHER TOWN DEPARTMENTS.The Water Commission also permitted the Police Department to put their communications antenna on the new tank,at no cost,and to place their repeater equipment in the underground altitude valve chamber which saved the Police Department about $30,000 because they did not need to construct a new building to house the equipment.We also have cooperated with other Town Departments in a number of other ways,such as: 208 Perform quarterly billing for Sewer Department Provide periodic clerical assistance to Sewer Department Lent backhoe to Town DPW twice as requested Lent compressor to Town DPW twice as requested Worked with Town DPW to raise all street gate boxes on roads that were being paved Assisted Town DPW with installation of well at Milliken Field Purchased required parts and assisted in the installation of the new irrigation line for the Woodside cemetery Alternate purchases of cold patch with Town DPW SECURITY ISSUES.As a result of the September 1 1 attack on America, water systems across the United States have been required to take a closer look at security issues.The Cohasset Water Commission has responded by taking appropriate steps to increase basic physical security for all Water Department facilities,to update and improve our emergency response plan, and to keep informed about the information,guidance,and recommendations from the federal and state government and the waterworks industry which have been developed to deal with this situation. HINGHAM WATER.During 2001,the Water Commission was approached by the private HIngham Mass-American Water Company to discuss the potential sale of water from Cohasset to the Hingham system.The Cohasset Water Commission has been exploring this issue and expects to bring this issue to a vote at the March 30,2002 Annual Town Meeting. WATER COMMISSIONERS.At the March 2001 Annual Town Meeting,the article proposed by the Water Commission was adopted for the Town to file special legislation to allow Water Commissioners to serve in other Town appointed positions.This bill,S-1872,would clarify existing wording in the special legislation that governs the Cohasset Water Department to correct obsolete language that appears to prohibit Water Commissioners from holding other appointed Town Positions.At the end of 2001 this bill had not been passed by the Legislature,which has until July 30,2002,the end of the current 2-year session,to pass the bill. CONCLUSION.During 2001,the Cohasset Water Commission has taken many major steps,which have succeeded in improving fire protection and water quality for our ratepayers.We have accomplished these important achievements within our current rate structure,since our financial position remains sound.The Board of Water Commissioners and Water Department would like to thank all the Town officials,boards,and committees who have assisted the Water Department and the Board throughout 2001.We will continue to seek improvements to the water system in the coming years for the benefit of all ratepayers and to the Town of Cohasset. 209 Respectfully submitted. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS John K.McNabb,Jr.,Chairman Robert E.Kasameyer,Vice-Chairman Glenn A.Pratt.Clerk 210 II II i ''1 1 ^-^^^H feagsp^^gg !1 1 1 1 I 1 1 ^^"B ^^^^^ ^it .£^^^ L^ ¥i •9AV puBm6!H •JS Jepjoa jB IS Luig U!Bi^'S V8 JSUJiiins jeuioins XB jepjog OIJUBRV JB liiQlBsmer je)iJBd )B japjog euBOQ vs pooMLpeeg J99J1S BunH )B U!Bl\'N eAUQ 9P!S||!H U9pun )B ojjsny J9Ajy JB9N )99j;s aUBOQ ooooooooooooooooooooo R."I ®."'l ®."I °-."I ®.*** to ^^n to es"oT r-"t-" (isdoz ©lAldO) MO|d 9jy E Eoo ooo CM 211 212 SEWER COMMISSION The year 2001 was an active year for the Sewer Commission.The construction contracts for the new sewer system serving North Cohasset and for the expanded Central Cohasset District (including Lilly Pond)were essentially closed out after completion of contractor punch list items. As of year-end,connection permits had been issued for 98%of the houses in North Cohasset and 60%of the houses in the expanded area of the Central District. In late 2000,some of the grinder pumps in North Cohasset began experiencing spurious shutdowns,apparently brought on by lightning storms, cold weather and miscellaneous other conditions.The manufacturer determined that the problem was in the electronics associated with the grinder pumps,and provided corrective electronics for all pumps.This correction was completed in October,and preliminary indications on the success of the fix are favorable. The grinder pumps are now being "initialized"to allow them to communicate electronically with the monitoring system at The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Infiltration/Inflow flow monitoring commenced in April to identify extraneous flow in the sewer system.Tidal and wet weather infiltration and inflow continue to Influence the original collection system and additional system repairs are anticipated to be scheduled for next year. The performance of the WWTP is excellent,and all effluent concentration parameters are well below the limits in our discharge permit.An operations monitoring contract with the membrane filtration manufacturer was negotiated to keep the treatment system at peak performance.Landscaping improvements were made at the WWTP and at the remote pumping stations to improve upon post-construction aesthetics.Additional Treatment Building Aesthetic Improvements are now being formulated to soften the look of the building.Improvements will be based heavily upon area resident input.It is anticipated that the building improvements will go out to bid in early 2002. Three sewer articles were approved by the March 31 Annual Town Meeting. One article appropriated $30,000 for investigation and improvements of inflow and infiltration into the old existing piping,and this work is proceeding as discussed above. Another article established an Enterprise Fund for the Sewer Commission. This provides the framework for the Commission to fund operation, maintenance,and capital improvements from sewer use revenue, 213 As explained to Town Meeting and subsequently voted by the Commission, partial recovery of depreciation expenses will be built into sewer use fees. Depreciation will be recovered for equipment,wiring,controls,and pump stations.However,the long-lived components of the system,i.e.the structure of the WWTP,the concrete tanks,and the collection system piping will be excluded from rate determination. The depreciation funds recovered through sewer use fees will be kept in a separate interest-earning account by the Town Treasurer,and will be used for upkeep of all systems.Thus,we do not anticipate going to Town Meeting to raise funds from the tax base until and unless any of the non-depreciated items need replacement. The other article was the appropriation of $200,000 to fund preliminary engineering and environmental studies to provide for municipal sewering of the houses in the Little Harbor Watershed area.This would add some 300 houses and buildings to the roughly 827 In Central and 280 in North Cohasset that have municipal sewerage.The preliminary costs estimate for this is $12 million,according to an engineering study submitted to The Commission in December 2000,paid for by funds appropriated in the 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Henry A.Rattenbury,Jr.retired from the Sewer Commission this spring.He was first elected in 1 989 and gave the town twelve years of dedicated service during the period of time that the new North Cohasset system and the Central Cohasset expansion were conceptualized,negotiated with the State, engineered,and put into successful operation.He was particularly effective during the construction phase of these projects,where he served as the Commission's liaison with the people impacted by the construction.Sean Cunning was elected in March to take Mr.Rattenbury's place,and has quickly become a contributing Board member. Respectfully Submitted: R.Gary Vanderweil,Jr. Raymond Kasperowicz Sean Cunning 214 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 remaining Commissioner is appointed by the Governor. Commissioner Term Expires Anne C.Barrett,Chairwoman 2004 Ralph Perroncello,Vice Chairman 2002 John D.Muncey,Treasurer 2006 Joanne Young 2005 Richard J.Silvia,Governor's Appointee 1997 (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 three. Marilyn A.LeBlanc,Executive Director Florence E.Manna,Administrative Assistant James V.Masciolo,Maintenance Supervisor According to their By-Laws,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 state units numbering 64 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,these 78 state units are subsidized by the Department of Housing and Community Development.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 our Elderly/Disabled complex,Harborview,were changed in 1998 to now Include that the maximum allowable income cannot exceed $35,100 and the age for admission Is 60. Our present Walt List consists of 42 applicants,22 of whom are local 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 to two year wait for an apartment for a local resident and longer for a non-resident. 215 Modernization grants for capital improvements are awarded by our funding source,the Department of Housing &Community Development.Only one grant from the Department of Housing &Community Development remains incomplete.All others requested are complete.We anticipate our grant to reconfigure our walkways will begin in the Spring of 2002.A designer has been chosen and we anticipate that design meetings will begin in late January;plans approved in the early Spring and construction to begin late Spring or early Summer.We anticipate also,that repair to the road will be included during this phase. To date the grant to repair the walkways Is the only one outstanding and not completed from our 1994 and 1996 Condition Assessment Report. A Condition Assessment Report (our primary vehicle for grants awarded for Capital Improvements)for 2001 requested repair and siding for the building envelope and In addition an upgrade to improve site security.At this writing, site reviews and recommendations are being conducted. The Board of Commissioners continues to pursue their mandate of providing affordable,safe and secure housing,of reviewing and updating regulatory policies/procedures and remains diligent in the research of opportunities to create affordable housing for those with the greatest need. Respectfully submitted, Anne C.Barrett,Chairman Ralph Perroncello,Vice Chairman John D.Muncey,Treasurer Joanne Young,Assistant Secretary Richard J.Silvia,Assistant Treasurer ELDER AFFAIRS The year 2001 was one of adapting,adjusting and refocusing the mission of Cohasset Elder Affairs.The nature of our services has changed dramatically over the last few years,these changes have been "need-driven"by the Town's growing population of seniors -approximately 25%of residents are sixty and over.We have seen reductions in health care and social services; more and more families are turning to Elder Affairs for direction in searching for information on home care,assisted living,nursing homes,adult daycare programs,etc.Seniors are trying to stay in their own homes longer for various reasons,the primary ones being economics and lack of available apartments.Safety is often compromised due to increased health care needs. 216 This past year,more complex issues required higlier cliallenges to the levels of competency and professional expertise by our staff.On the social service side,the decrease in home care and agencies available to handle these needs obligated Elder Affairs to fill the void;at the same time Elder Affairs was approached by younger relatives seeking help for their parents who were looking for intellectually motivating and physically challenging activities. Programming: Information and Referrals -Trained staff and volunteers handle an average of fifty phone calls a day answering inquiries from seniors and family members regarding services and activities.Currently,the office has two phone lines that are constantly busy Elder Affairs has seen a marked increase in walk-ins looking for information and outreach assistance. Transportation: Elder Affairs uses three vans to transport seniors to medical appointments, food and mall shopping,social events,around town,etc.Two are equipped with lifts.Progress has begun to replace the 1989 Chevy Sports van that is difficult to access.There has been a tremendous increase in the number of seniors needing daily transportation to radiation,chemotherapy and dialysis commitments;these frail elders have no other means of getting to these life- sustaining treatments.Even if qualified,residents find the 'RIDE'unreliable while they are secure in the knowledge they can depend upon Elder Affairs to assist them in every way.The town funds 19 hours per week for one driver;South Shore Elder Services provides another 10 hours.Cohasset has no public transportation;Elder Affairs is the only alternative.Transportation Is also expanded through a special five town grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs that provides medical rides into Boston two days a week.Our transportation coordinator,Dolores Jakaus,has worked diligently to keep this program running smoothly for the past two years. Outreach: The increase in caseload and complexity has made it necessary for our Outreach Coordinator,Carol Barrett,to use all her creativity and nursing skills to cope with the today's issues.Carol has become involved with mental health,case management,seniors choosing to stay at home without health care services or proper supervision.Cuts in homecare benefits have Increased dependency on Elder Affairs to coordinate homemaking and home health services.Outreach works with organizations,private home health and homemakers,mental health counselors,clergy,protective agencies,high school students and volunteers to ensure that Cohasset seniors are able to remain comfortably at home for as long as they choose. 217 SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): Cohasset Elder Affairs is fortunate to have two SHINE counselors,Eleanor Smith and Carol Barrett.They are available,free of charge,to assist seniors with the ever changing world of health insurance..Anyone in need of their service may call the Center to schedule an appointment.Both Eleanor and Carol are trained and certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to ensure that seniors receive unbiased information.In light of changes and the increased cost of health and HMO coverage,the number seeking help has increased dramatically. Volunteer Opportunities: Elder Affairs depends significantly upon wonderful volunteers who assist in the many services the Center provides.In July,Patricia Clark (Tish)joined the staff as the Volunteer Coordinator.Since then,TIsh has recruited, trained and placed twenty-two new volunteers.This has more than replaced the workers who have had to leave due to illness or frailty.In May Elder Affairs'Board of Directors,honored over 150 volunteers at a special Recognition Dinner held at the Lightkeepers House in Cohasset.Mr.Emmett H.Schmarsow,COA Program Manager,Executive Office of Elder Affairs announced that the number of Cohasset volunteers was three times higher than the state average.Volunteers provided over 16,000 hours of in-kind services to the seniors of Cohasset.I would like to extend special thanks to these people who share themselves and their time so willingly with frail, isolated elders.The following volunteer opportunities are available at the Center:van drivers,clerical help,photographers,news writers,serving and preparation of food,instructors,program planners and organizers,visitors, escorts,health care professionals,lawyers,storytellers and any individual talent.Cohasset Elder Affairs is most grateful to the many people who have supported the Center's work over the past sixteen years.The Center is a testimony to the faith of the community. As the Director of Cohasset Elder Affairs,I would like to thank the South Shore Community Center for providing a home for the Center,the members of the Town Boards,Committees and Commissioners.Very special thanks to my Staff and Board for their sustained backing and assistance as we collaborated on very challenging issues. This report ends with the hope that the New Year will find creative and resourceful solutions to meet the growing needs of Cohasset's seniors. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen R.Bryanton,Director 218 THE COMMITTEE ON TOWN HISTORY The Committee on Town History was estabiislied by a special Town Meeting vote in October 1996 and was charged with the responsibility of writing Volume III of the Narrative of Cohasset's History,1950-2000. The Committee has held over 40 meetings since its organizational meeting in January 1997.Its most important decision was the selection of Jacqueline M. Dormitzer as author for Volume Ml due to be published in June 2002. The Committee currently has 12 members,each of whom has brought special gifts,talents,and perspectives to our mission. As of this writing in January 2002,our intent is to print 3,000 copies of the book,consisting of approximately 420 pages with 5 chapters and over 100 black and white color photographs with two colored maps illustrating the changes in our beloved town,1950-2000.This book project has been a labor of love with contributions from so many of our fellow citizens as well as those on the committee who gave of their personal and professional time. We hope the final product we bring forth in June 2002 will meet our fellow citizens'expectations for a wonderfully realistic,stimulating and evocative history of the last 50 years in this special community.Only those reviewing these words in 2050 will know for sure.We Individually and collectively have done our best. Ultimately,we thank members of the Board of Selectmen,Town Manager Mark W.Haddad and three town meetings,for their support and confidence in appropriating $65,000.00 for the town project. And finally,we gratefully acknowledge with warm appreciation the over 400 people who placed advance orders for the book. Respectfully submitted, Wigmore A.Pierson,Chairman Ernest J.Grassey,Vice Chairman Molly M.Hochkeppel Pierson,Secretary 219 COHASSET COMMON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 12 February,2001 Meeting:Jacqueline B.Clark elected Chairperson,Garry Gardner elected Secretary. Roth Addition,7 Highland Street approved unanimously Community Center will proceed according to previously approved plans. Discussion with CRC re:Landscape Preservation Grant Proposal. 23 April,2001 Meeting:Quarterly meeting schedule adopted;January, March,May and September or as required. Furtado residence,63 Highland Avenue,re-siding and re-roofing,approved unanimously. Carriage House School revisions reviewed.First will return for formal presentation for approval at next scheduled meeting. CCHDC supported Grant Proposal for funding Common Landscape Preservation and Historical Research. 14 May,2001 Meeting:Members of Cohasset Historic Commission in attendance. By-laws reviewed to confirm that new construction and modifications to existing structures are allowed on contributing buildings within the Cohasset Common Historic District. CCHDC will provide letter recommending town apply for Landscape Preservation Grant.Board recommends that research of Landscape history be part of application,and that all findings receive Commission approval. First Parish House and Carriage House plans reviewed,Cohasset Historical Society requested redesign to preserve historic fa9ade.Will reconvene to consider changes as result of review comments. Furtado residence:plans submitted for review.Meeting scheduled to review plans submitted. Community Center Plans submitted;meeting scheduled for review of plans submitted. 29 May,2001 Meeting:First Parish House and Carriage House:Plans reviewed and approved with modifications preserving Carriage House Fagade,Full-length windows modified to match old windows. 220 Furtado residence:garage renovations,second floor and nortli sun room additions approved. South Shore Community Center:South addition unanimously approved. Bates residence,53 Highland Avenue:Miscellaneous south and east renovations and additions approved. 24 September,2001 Meeting:Members Buick,Hartshorne and Havorka terms have expired. CRC Informs Commission of Grant awarded for Landscape Preservation, grant contingent on town matching state grant.CRC will contribute half of town's contribution.Warrant article to be prepared for Town Meeting to vote for funding and acceptance of grant. Larson residence,55 North Main Street,approved application for new fence along Main Street. Clark residence,23 Highland Avenue,approved enclosure of existing porch with glass and screen panels. Furtado residence,approve application for corner quoins.Will match those on Martin residence at 45 North Main Street. 30 October,2001 Meeting:John Havorka joins Committee. Liz Harrington attends to participate in discussion of RFP preparation for Landscape Designers for Landscape Preservation Grant.Plans required to be completed by July 1 ,2002. 7 November,2001 Meeting:Met potential designers for introduction to Common and Committee. Miscellaneous:Town Meeting approves matching funds for Landscape Preservation Grant. Interviews with Designers scheduled. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline B.Clark,Chairman Garry Gardner,Vice Chairman,Secretary 221 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Trustees of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library,Sheila Evans,June Hubbard,Roger Lowe,Agnes McCann,Sarah Pease,Barbara Power,Carol Riley,Patience Towie and Roger Whitley,together with Janet Husband, Library Director,and staff directed their attention this year to maintenance of the existing building,programming and design of the new library at the old Joseph Osgood School,and operating an excellent town library within its budget.As last year,emphasis was placed on obtaining funding for the new library from three sources:the Town,the State and private fund raising. All three phases were furthered this year.First,to reduce increased project costs the Cohasset Library Building Fund successfully reached its new target of $1,100,000 in pledges.Second,the Massachusetts Library Construction Grant was awarded albeit unfunded and third Town Meeting enthusiastically endorsed permitting the project to proceed by borrowing the money until the grant proceeds were actually received.With all funding in place the construction contract was awarded in November to M.O'Connor Construction of West Roxbury and groundbreaking ceremonies projected for January of 2002. The Investment Advisory Committee,chaired by Barbara Power,again recommended a conservative Investment policy and a "take-out"rate of 4% and the board adopted that policy.The library Trustees continue also to be grateful to their volunteer advisors and for gifts of cash and stock received this year.The return on this generosity helps maintain library services. The Friends,chaired by Linda Wakeman,continued to enhance every aspect of library services.In addition to book purchases,fund raising,volunteer service at the desk to help with our increased circulation,payment for the Museum passes that save taxpayers thousands of dollars,the Friends assisted with receptions for three of our long time staff members who left the library this year.The library Trustees also wished Susan Watrous well in her retirement and Susanne Terry and Susan Pope well in their new positions. Finally,the library Trustees look fon^/ard to beginning construction of the new library at the old Osgood School. Respectfully submitted. Patience G.TowIe,Chairperson 222 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VACATIONAL -TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Economic and Career Changes Require Flexibiiity and Broad Options for Lifelong Learning It has been said quite often of late that public education,in general,must be more responsive to the global marketplace,to the competitive needs of the business community,to a rapidly changing society.In many ways, Massachusetts Education Reform has been a response to those very demands.Vocational -technical education at South Shore Is responding as well. In three very concrete ways,South Shore Vo-Tech is meeting the challenges confronting Career and Technical Education in the Commonwealth and beyond.The Important fundamental Integration of basic academic skills with the ever-changing curricular expectations in the technical areas we teach makes the alignment with Massachusetts'Curriculum Frameworks and preparation for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System examination a daunting mission.But It Is a mission South Shore enthusiastically takes on and has had success in meeting.Vo-Tech has ranked in the very upper tier of vocational technical delivery systems statewide,and has demonstrated significant gains in the tenth grade scores on MCAS.Curricular alignment,added instructional,time,emphasis on writing and a lot of hard work by staff and students have borne fruit in positive ways. A second very real challenge is in maintaining close advisory ties with industry itself and in keeping up with the career technologies that students must be taught to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace.South Shore continues to serve as an important link to employers through a diversity of efforts including: Upgrading of equipment as needed to meet contemporary standards Expanding instruction In electronics and electrical to include emerging telecommunication technologies Emphasis on technical/work specific competencies Third party credentialing to further enhance student "marketability" through certifications,licensure,etc. Direct partnering with industry when practical and available Expansion of Adult/Career Education in the evening,often in partnership with employers. A very real and broadening development of multiple option opportunities for students including Cooperative Education,College Articulations,and Career/College combinations represents an exciting future for vocational- technical education at South Shore. 223 Community and parent involvement initiatives signify a third major area of growth at South Shore.As always,the combination of skills acquisition and community partnership can often go hand in hand. The South Shore Parents Association has become a key component to the school community,providing support for student activities,scholarship awards,and faculty/staff recognition.Among the student activities that have flourished of late are the Drama Club with continued award winning performances,state and national automotive competition excellence and back-to-back winning football seasons highlighted be a first ever MIAA Super Bowl appearance. The future will bring considerable emphasis on currlcular,program,and facilities progress and needs.South Shore Is in its second year of involvement in the national "High Schools That Work"initiative,a school improvement model which specifically targets technical school and career program districts.Planning is underway for a state/federally mandated coordinated program audit review as well as the traditional Decennial Accreditation Visit in the fall of 2003 by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Presently,7 of the total enrollment of 533 are from Cohasset.June of 2001 celebrated the graduation of Keri Anderson from the Town. All in all,it is a busy,productive time at South Shore Vocational Technical High School.We cherish the strong working relationship developed with our member towns and look forward to more of the same In the years to come. Respectfully submitted, South Shore Regional School Committee David M,Kneeland Cohasset Representative REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION It gives us great pleasure to report to residents,the activities of their Recreation Commission for the Fiscal Year 2001. During the year,approximately 5,000 individuals of all ages participated in a variety of structured programs,activities and events.While budget restrictions persist,our latitude of use of the Revolving Account Fund for 100%Self-Supporting Programs are continuing under this financial 224 mechanism causing no impact upon taxpayers.In fact,via the Recreation Commission's policy to charge an Administrative Service Fee charge to all R.A.F.sponsored programs,taxpayers are reimbursed for the cost of the recreation budget.That is,revenues produced via Administrative Service Fee's,coupled with budget sponsored program fees,service fees and charges reimburses taxpayers for the budget of their Recreation Commission.Only revenue on deposit in the General Fund can be considered recapitalization revenue. During Fiscal Year 2001,ending June 30,2001,the Recreation Commission produced for the General Fund $67,631.01.$2,800.00 was produced for use by the Commission via grants and matching grant funds.Concurrently, $29,001.14 was transacted via Revolving Account Funds for 100%Self- Supporting via fees charged participants for a variety of services. Approximately another $217,000.00 was transacted via other and direct Self- Supporting Financial systems during F.Y.2001,manifesting a collective $316,432.15 of recreational services to residents.These figures do not include the thousands of man-hours that are annually donated by hundreds of residents,in support of a variety of program operations. Municipal recreation is for the benefit of all residents and we continue to direct our efforts towards assurance of equal access and opportunity to the entire community.To this end,a specific and calculated portion of revenue was not collected this year from residents who were temporarily unable to pay full fee charges for services.In many instances time was volunteered in lieu of full fee payments,benefiting the department and participants of programs. Programming represents only one aspect of the responsibilities,duties,and functions as prescribed and conferred upon the Recreation Commission by both Massachusetts General Laws and By-Laws of the Town.Continuing efforts are focused upon upgrading and renovating existing outdoor recreational facilities under jurisdiction of the Commission. It has been and continues to be,a blending of private and public resources and funding,that most facilities have been upgraded and/or renovated. Numerous Town departments and officials have continued to support our effort in this area for which we remain enormously grateful. The seven member,elected board of the Recreation Commissioner's, volunteer their services to the town and department meeting regularly in order to discuss a wide-spectrum of topics relative to the leisure needs and pursuits of all residents.Further,the Commissioner's establish policy,and provide departmental direction,support,and assistance.Each meeting is publicly posted at least one week prior to date and residents are cordially Invited to attend and participate in any meeting.Essential to our proper function,and absolutely vital towards success,is the ability to remain 225 responsive to the dynamic community needs.We consider your input and feedback our most Important source of guidance. Degree of community interest and support for recreational and leisure-time services can directly be measured by two essential factors.First and most logically,interest is measured by the level of participation by residents in various services.Secondly and perhaps as important,interest and support is readily recognizable by the extraordinary numbers of volunteers who donate their time,effort and expertise in conduct with a number of our programs, events and activities. The Recreation Commission wishes to acknowledge gratitude to the many individuals,civic and business organizations,school and sport's groups, Town Board,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 Anthony J.Carbone,Vice-Chalrman Frederick H.Grassie,Jr.,Secretary Lillian M.Curley David R.Marks Mary K.Muncey Wallace B.St.John John M.Worley,Director Youth Resources Committee It Is with distinct pleasure that the Youth Resources Committee submits their Annual Report to residents of Cohasset. During the past two years our primary focus was transforming the town's old highway garage into a Teen Center for Cohasset youth. The Garage opened January 8,2000 and is available to the youth of Cohasset,grade 6 and over.As expected,we are able to satisfy the current costs of operation of the Garage,less personnel,via programs,special events/activities,dances and facility rentals.That is,charges and fees directly compensate operating costs of the Garage.I.e.:heat,lights,phone, upkeep and general maintenance. The Garage,when open for general use or rented for functions,sports video games,pool table,big screen TV as well as a variety of other electronic and non-electronic games. 226 The youth of Cohasset and members of the Youth Resources Committee 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 towards our project. Respectfully submitted, Jack Worley,Chairman Elizabeth Bates Jody Butman Tony Carbone Steve Etkind Ricky Grassle Mike McMlllen Matt O'GrodnJk 227 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL 2001 This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department: 1.Advice &Legal Documents .Numerous advisory opinions were rendered throughout the year to various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide variety of issues and subjects.Frequent and ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws,numerous contract documents and agreements,easements,procurement documents,public road documents,Warrants for Town meetings (both special and annual town meetings),compliance with State Ethics Act,various Town rules and regulations,proposed legislation of benefit to the Town and other legal documents. 2.Administrative Agency Proceedings .The Town was defended in a number of administrative agency proceedings pending in state agencies,including issues before the Appellate Tax Board,Department of Environmental Protection,the Superintendent of Public Records,and Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. 3.Projects .We assisted with issues related to the Community Preservation Act,Heather Drive drainage issues,various private road issues.North Cohasset Sewer project (including easement/real estate issues,betterments and various other documents).Central Cohasset Sewer Project,licensing issues,Heggarty Property issues,the MBTA Greenbush line,Cohasset Heights Landfill issues,the new water tower and 40B Comprehensive Permit issues. 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 31,2001,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a party total 40 as follows: -4 Matters involving the Board of Selectmen: Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.Town of Cohasset . Suffolk Sup Ct,No.38652 228 01579 Sup Ct,C A Advocates for Transportation Alternatives,Inc..et al.v. Town of Cohasset,et al. Plymouth Sup.Ct.,C.A.No.01-01148 Vadar Systems,Inc.v.Town of Cohasset .Quincy Dist.Ct., Docket No. 0156CV714 Town of Cohasset v.C.J.P.&Sons Construction Co.. Quincy District Court No.0156CV896 Matter Involving the Water Commission Westwood Properties Limited Partnership.Westwood Properties.Inc..GeneralPartner v.Town of Cohasset . NorfolkSupCt,No.00-013. Matter involving the Sewer Commission Kevin Butler v.Town of Cohasset .Norfolk Sup Ct,No.00- Matters involving the Conservation Commission Isabel Kellev v.Cohasset Conservation Commission .Norfolk No.01-00538 Bank of New York v.Chang and Town of Cohasset .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A. No.01-2355 Cohasset Heights.Ltd.v.Cohasset Conservation Commission .Norfolk Sup Ct, C.A.96-1886. Cohasset Heights.Ltd .v.Cohasset Conservation Commission .(Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP"),File No.13-399. Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Cohasset Conservation Commission .Norfolk Sup Ct C.A.No.97-0747 Murphy v.Cohasset Conservation Commission .Norfolk Sup. Ct.,C.A.99-0867 Nader v.Cohasset Conservation Commission and Town Of Cohasset .Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.No.99-00741 In the Matter of Steven S.Coury.c/o Jerusalem Road Limited Partnership . Docket No.2000-189 Cohasset Conservation Commission v.Donald Staszko . Norfolk Sup Ct, C.A.No.00-2011 229 -1 3 Matters 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 Chief Justice Gushing Highway Corporation v.Board of Appeals .Massachusetts Land Ct,No.243862 Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Board of Appeals.Mass Land Ct No 247321 Lualdi V.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.98-1017 Cohasset Harbor Marina v.Board of Appeals and Hurlev . Land Ct.No.259078 Trustees of Gulph River Realty Trust v.Board of Appeals. Norfolk Sup Ct.C.A. No.00-859 Planning Board v.Trustees of Gulph River Realty Trust and Board of Appeals . Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.No.00-858 Aaron R.Hassan v.Board of Appeals .Land Court No. 2668966 Ellen M.Morrissev v.Board of Appeals .Land Court No. 263788 Cohasset Cove LLC v.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup Ct, C.A.No.00-803 Michael J.Hurley and Victoria C.Hurley v.Board of Appeals of Cohasset et al.. Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.No.01-361 Cohasset Harbor Marina,Inc.v.Board of Health .Land Court No.270044 -3 Matters involving the Planning Board: Brewer v.Planning Board .Norfolk Sup.Ct.,C.A.98-1920 Ellen Morrissev v.Planning Board .Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No. 01-01889 David E.Walsh v.Planning Board .Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No.01-01881 -1 Matter involving the School Committee Goff V.Town of Cohaset .Norfolk Sup.Ct.,C.A.99-1174 (insurance counsel) -1 Matter involving the Department of Public Works 230 Claiborne v.Town of Cohasset .Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.99- 01 105 (insurance counsel) -2 Matters involving the Harbormaster Cohasset Harbor Marina v.Harbormaster and Town of Cohasset .Norfoll<Sup.Ct.,CA 99-1575 Cohasset Harbor Marina.Inc.v.Town of Cohasset and Cohasset Harbormaster . Mass.Land Court No.250344 -1 Matter involving the Building Inspector Aaron R.Hassan v.Robert Egan as Cohasset Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Officer .Norfolk Superior Court Civil Action No.01-328 Claims pending: Staszko V.Town of Cohasset (Police Department) Johansen v.Town of Cohasset (Department of Public Works) Johansen v.Town of Cohasset (School Committee) Simmons v.Town of Cohasset (Sewer Commission) Respectfully submitted, Paul R.DeRensis TOWN COUNSEL 231 SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS ANNUAL REPORT It is with pride that we submit the Fiscal Year.2001 Annual Report for the Cohasset Public Schools. Cohasset Public Schools Mission To encourage and expect maximum achievement through a supportive learning community which strives to develop ethical and responsible citizens who love to learn. Excitement is the theme this year as the construction projects are well on their way at the Deer Hill and Middle-High Schools. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in the spring with work continuing throughout the summer an ensuing school year.To date the projects are on schedule due to the combined efforts of the contractors,architect,teachers, School Committee,Building Committee and Town Manager. The Building Committee has selected Bay State Contractors of Pembroke for the Deer Hill project,and TLT Contractors of Wakefield for the Middle-High School project.A special thanks goes to Chairman Rob Spofford and the diligent work the Building Committee who have committed to these multiple year projects. On the school side,we were pleased to welcome Dr.Michael Jones as Principal of the Middle-High School,and Janet Sheehan as Principal of the Joseph Osgood School.Their leadership is welcomed in these exciting times with the changing school landscape.When the projects are completed we will become a PreK-2,3-5,6-8 and 9-12 school district.Task Forces will be convened to plan for the new organizational arrangements.It is anticipated that the Deer Hill School will be completed by 12/02,and the Middle-High School by 12/03. Of critical importance in the year ahead will be our visit from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges,as we are examined for re- accreditation of our Middle-High School.Staff members are currently serving on a multitude of committees to prepare for the NEASC visit. Our MCAS test results continue to be in the high levels by comparison,and we have shown improvements at the elementary levels.In addition,the 232 schools have implemented remediation efforts for those students needing assistance. The School Committee has shown its support for the importance of appropriate class sizes,and have provided for additional teaching professionals at both the elementary and secondary levels. The future looks quite bright for the Cohasset Public Schools.We remain steadfast in our mission,and we remain one of the top educational districts in the State. Respectfully submitted, Dr.Edward Malvey Superintendent of Schools Cohasset Public Schools Foundation Enrollment October 1 2001 Girls Boy Total Half-dav Kindergarten 47 59 106 Grade 1 66 58 124 Grade 2 59 58 117 Grade 3 56 62 118 Sub total 228 237 465 Grade 4 67 68 135 Grade 5 57 55 112 Grade 6 39 55 94 Sub total 163 178 341 Grade 7 51 70 121 Grade 8 63 51 114 Sub total 114 121 235 Grade 9 37 38 76 Grade 10 50 40 90 Grade 11 43 38 81 Grade 12 32 50 82 Sub total 162 166 329 Total 667 702 137 233 SCHOOLS.COLLEGES,AND UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING COHASSET HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS-CLASS OF 2001 American University Amiierst College Assumption College Art Institute of Boston Atlanta College of Art Babson College Bard College Bates College Boston University Bowdoln College Bridgewater State College Bryant College California College of Arts and Crafts California Institute of Technology California Polytechnic Institute Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Catholic University Champlain College Colby-Sawyer College College of Charleston College of Holy Cross Cuny College Dean College Denison College Emory University Fairfield University Fordham University Framingham State College Franklin Pierce College Furman University Georgetown University George Washington University Gettysburg University Hamilton College Hampshire College Hartwick College Harvard University Ithaca College Keene State College Lake Forest University Lasell College Lehigh University Loyola College Loyola University Lynn University Maine College of Art McGill University Merrimack College Mount Holyoke College New England College Nichols College Northeastern University Pace University Penn State University Pepperdlne University William Proctor Institute Princeton University Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac College Rhode Island School of Design Roanoke College Roger Williams University Rollins College St.Anselm College St.Michael's College St.Olaf College Salem State College Salve Regina University Sarah Lawrence University School of Museum of Fine Arts Simmons College Simon Fraser University Skidmore College Stonehill College Suffolk University Trinity College Tufts University Tulane Univeslty Union College University of CA/Santa Barbara University of CA/Santa Cruz University of CA/San Diego University of Colorado/Boulder University of Hartford University of Maine/Famiington University of Maryland University of Massachusetts/Amherst University of Massachusetts/Boston University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth University of New Hampshire University of Puget Sound University of Rhode Island University of Southern California University of Vermont Villanova University Washington and Lee University Wentworth Institute of Technology Western New England College Westfield State College Wheelock College Williams College 234 SCHOOL PROFILE Cohasset is a residential community of about 8300 population situated on the coast 20 miles south of Boston.Most of the residents are engaged in professional and business occupations In the city of Boston.The town is one of a high socioeconomic status. SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Grade 9 -77;Grade 10 -91;Grade 11 -81;Grade 12 -82;Total -331 GRADE DISTRIBUTION Based on grades in academic courses only. 2000-2001 A B C D F 30%45%20%3%2% Students are ranked by the recommendations of the N.A.S.S.P.and A.A.C.R.A.O. PLEASE NOTE:Achievement standards and academic expectations are unusually high in this very traditional college preparatory high school.Students report an average of 2-3 hours of homework daily.In the past 1 years the average of all students pursuing advanced education was 91%. ACCREDITATION New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools latest accreditation 1992 ADVANCED EDUCATION (Class of 2001 ) 4 Yr.Colleges 2 Yr.Colleges Public Private Public Private Work Prep-School S ervice 28%59%6%0%7%0%0% STUDENT -TEACHER RATIO:9-1 (Includes All Professional Staff) 58%of all academic classes have 20 or fewer students currently enrolled Each subject area is grouped homogeneously independently of other subjects.Each academic discipline has honors (Level 1)grouping.We have been a participant in the Advanced Placement Program for the past 39 years.Advanced Placement courses are offered in art, calculus,English,biology,computer science,European History,US History,Latin,Chemistry, French,and Spanish.Language courses employ the use of a language laboratory. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION CLASS OF 2001 The mean scores below reflect the test performance of Cohasset High School Seniors.These scores are taken from the College Board 2001 ATP Summary Report. SAT I Mean Scores SAT II Mean Scores (5 or more tests taken) Verbal=558 Math=562 Biology 672 Writing 645 N.B.The Scholastic Aptitude Test Math Level IC 630 was taken by 97%of the graduating Literature 646 class.Math Level IIC 614 235 CLASS RANK AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE INFORMATION Class Rank and Grade Point Average are calculated by computer at the end of every year from Grade 9 through Grade 12.This information is readily available and students are advised to check their rank in class periodically In order to improve upon past performance and to assess their potential college admission. Class Rank and Grade Point Average are computed according to course and section difficulty.The three (3)levels of difficulty are: Advanced Placement courses Level one representing honors courses Level two representing a rigorous college preparatory program Non-academic electives have no weight and therefore have no bearing on Class Rank or Grade Point Average. WEIGHTING SCALE Curriculum Advanced Levels Placement 1 2 A 5.00 4.33 4.00 A-4.67 4.00 3.67 B+4.33 3.67 3.33 B 4.00 3.33 3.00 B-3.67 3.00 2.67 C+3.33 2.67 2.33 C 3.00 2.33 2.00 C-2.67 2.00 1.67 D+2.33 1.67 1.33 D 2.00 1.33 1.00 D-1.67 1.00 .67 Example:A grade of B in an Advanced Placement course would receive a weight of 4.00 while a grade of B in a Level 2 academic subject would receive a weight of 3.00.In other words,there is a difference of a full grade between an Advanced Placement grade and a grade in the Level 2 Program. GRADING SYSTEM A =94-100 C =74-76 A-=90-93 C-=70-73 B+=87-89 D+=67-69 B =84-86 D =64-66 B-=80-83 D-=60-63 C+=77-79 F =Below 60 236 ADVANCED PLACEMENT GRADE DISTRIBUTION BY EXAM AND MEAN SCORES (5 or more test takers) EXAM 5|4 13J 2| MEAN SCORE 1 Mean Biology 8' 3 1 4.58 Calculus 3 5 1 -3.22 Comp.Science 3 --3 3.13 Eng.Lit.7 6 --3.95 Eng.Lang.10 2 2 -3.83 Spanish Lang.-8 3 -2.73 U.S.History 14 15 12 8 .3.71 Combined score for all A.P.Exams taken by Cohasset High School Juniors and Seniors in 2001 -4.00 Eighty Seven (87%)of all exams taken received a score of three or better GENERAL INFORMATION In September,1997 Cohasset High School changed from an 8 period 42 minute scheduling model to a 5 period 90 minute block formaL This plan was instituted to better meet the mandates of time and learning under Massachusetts State Education Reform. As part of the restructuring,all study halls have been eliminated.Classes also rotate through the schedule and one period is dropped daily.With the block schedule,the length of courses varies from one quarter,to one semester,to three quarters.All students are required to take 3 quarters of English each year.Advanced Placement courses are a full year as well.The majority of the remaining academic classes are one semester in length. COURSE LEGEND WEIGHTED COURSES 2001-2002 Legend:Level 1 is honors,level 2 is college preparatory,AP is Advanced Placement COURSE LEVELS COURSE LEVELS COURSE LEVEL Science &Technology English 9 (1.2)Investigating Matter (1.2)French 1 (2) English 10 (1,2)Investigating Energy (1.2)French 2 (1) English 11 (AP,2)Biology (AP.1.2)French 3 (1) English 12 (AP.2)Chemistry (AP,1.2)French 4 (1) Physics (1,2)French (AP) Adv.Topics in Chemistry (1)Spanish 1 (2) Algebra!(2)Adv.Topics in Physics (1)Spanish 2 (1.2) Geometry (1.2)Anatomy &Physiology (1)Spanish 3 (1.2) Algebra II (1.2)Enviormental Science (1)Spanish 4 (1) Functions (1.2)Ecology (2)Spanish (AP) Pre-Calculus (1.2)Marine Science (2)Latin 1 (1) Calculus (AP)Health (2)Latin 2 (1) Comp.Science (AP.l)Latin 3 (1) Math SAT (2)Latin 4 (1) Practical Math (2)Latin (AP) COURSE LEVELS Social Studies Worid History 9 (1,2) World History 10 (1.2) U.S.History (AP.1,2) Su-eet Law (2) Psychology (2) Economics (2) Intemauonal Relations (2) Sociology (2) Current Domestic Issues (2) European History (AP) Cohasset Marine History (2) Fine Arts Art Major (1) Studio Art (1) An (AP) Photography Major (1) 237 INDEX In Memorlam 2 Elected Officials 3-4 Appointed Officers 5-17 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Moderator 22 Registrars,Board of 18 Selectmen,Board of 19-21 Town Clerk's Report 23 Index,Annual Town Meeting,March 31,2001 24 Annual Town Meeting,March 31,2001 25-99 Annual Town Election,April 7,2001 99-103 Annual Town Election,April 7,2001 Recount 104 Index,Special Town Meeting,Novembers,2001 105 Special Town Meeting,Novembers,2001 106-129 Vital Statistics ,130-138 Election Officers,2001 139 Prospective Juror List 140 Town Counsel 228-231 FINANCIAL REPORTS Accountant 141-177 Treasurer 178-179 Collector 180-181 Assessors,Board of 182-183 LAND USE CONTROL Building Department 183-184 Health,Board of 185-186 Metropolitan Area Planning Council 187-188 Planning Board 189-190 Plymouth County Mosquito Control 190-192 Recycling Committee 192-193 South Shore Recycling Co-operative 194-197 238 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department 197-198 Police Department 199-200 Public Safety Communication 200-201 Animal Control 201-202 PUBLIC WORKS Cemetery Study Committee 202 Public Works,Department of 203-204 Water Commission 204-212 Sewer Commission 213-214 HUMAN SERVICES Cohasset Housing Authority 215-216 Council on Elder Affairs 216-218 Town History Committee.219 Historical Commission 220-221 Paul Pratt Memorial Library 222 Recreation Commission 224-226 Youth Resources Committee 226-227 EDUCATION South Shore Regional Vo-Tech High School 223-226 School Committee and Superintendent of Schools 232-237 239