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Incorporated: 

Type  Of  Government: 


County: 
Land  Area: 
Public  Road  Miles 
Total  Population: 


May  1655 

Board  Of  Selectmen 

Town  Manager 

Representative  Town  Meeting 

Middlesex 

22.54  Sq.  Miles 

230 

33,833 


Registered  Voters: 
Total  Households: 
Median  Household  Income: 
Median  Home  Value: 
Tax  Rate  Per  $1000: 
Median  Tax  Bill: 
Operating  Budget: 
Website: 


22,745 

12,817 

$82,676 

$378,100 

$14.07  (Single  Rate) 

$5,105 

$98,081,456 

www.townofchelmsford.us 


Chelmsford,  Massachusetts 


TOWN  OF  CHELMSFORD,  MASSACHUSETTS 

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Table  of  Contents 


TOWN  GOVERNMENT 

PAGE# 

•       Meeting  Schedule 

1 

Elected  Officials 

2-3 

•       Town  Meeting  Representatives 

4-5 

•       Appointed  Officials 

6-9 

BOARDS  &  COMMITTEES 

Committee  Descriptions 

10-12 

BOARD  OF  SELECTMEN 

•       Letter  From  Chairman 

13-15 

TOWN  ADMINISTRATION 

•       Letter  From  Manager 

16-17 

•       Finance  Department 

18 

•       Finance  /Assessing 

19 

•       Finance  Committee 

20-21 

Finance  /  Accounting 

22-23 

•       Employee  Payroll 

24-29 

•       School  Employee  Payroll 

30-40 

School  Employee  Payroll  /  Personnel  Board 

40 

•       Town  Clerk  /  Board  Of  Registrars 

41-42 

•       Town  Meeting  Actions  -  Fall  2008 

43-45 

•       Town  Meeting  Actions  -  Spring  2009 

46-52 

•       Election  Results  -  September  2008  Primary 

53-58 

•       Election  Results  -  November  2008  State 

59-61 

•       Election  Results  -  April  2009  Town 

62-65 

COMMUNITY  DEVELOPMENT 

Community  Development 

66 

•        Planning  Board 

67 

•       Master  Plan  Committee 

68-69 

•       Permanent  Building  Committee 

70 

•       Zoning  Board  of  Appeals  /  Inspections  Dept. 

71 

Conservation  Commission 

72-73 

Community  Preservation  Committee 

74 

•       Open  Space  Stewardship 

75 

Historical  Commission  /  Historic  District  Com- 

76 

mission 

•       Community  Action  Program  Committee 

77 

PUBLIC  EDUCATION 

•       Letter  From  Superintendent 

78-79 

Nashoba  Valley  Technical  High  School 

80-81 

PUBLIC  SAFETY 

•       Police  Department 

82-86 

•       Fire  Department 

87-88 

PUBLIC  WORKS 

Engineering  Department 

89 

Highway  Department 

Highway  /  Sewer  Divisions 

Public  Facilities  Department 

Permanent  Building  Committee 

Energy  Conservation  Committee 

Recycling  /  Solid  Waste 

Recycling  /  Solid  Waste  /  Geener  Chelmsford 
Initiative 

Cemetery  Commission 

HUMAN  SERVICES 

Board  Of  Health 

Council  On  Aging  &  Elder  Services 

Veteran's  Services 

Chelmsford  Housing  Authority 

Arts  &  Technology  Education  Fund 

Bicycle  And  Pedestrian  Advisory  Committee 

Cultural  Council 

Parade  Committee 

Chelmsford  Library 

Photo  Credits 


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Meeting  Schedules 


Board  of  Selectmen 


School  Committee 


Planning  Board 


Board  of  Appeals 


Conservation  Commission 


Board  of  Health 


Housing  Authority 


Every  other  Monday 
Town  Offices  -  7:00  PM 

Every  other  Tuesday 
230  North  Road  -  7:30  PM 

2nd  &  4th  Wednesday 
Town  Offices  -  7:00  PM 

2nd  &  4th  Thursday 
Town  Office  -  7:00  PM 

1st  &  3rd  Tuesday 
Town  Offices  -  7:30  PM 

1  st  Monday 
Town  Offioces  -  7:00  PM 

1  st  Tuesday 
10  Wilson  Street  -  7:00  PM 


Schedules  are  subject  to  change.  To  confirm  all  meetings, 
vlease  call  the  Town  Clerk's  Office  at  (978)  250-5201  or  visit 
the  Town  s  Official  Website  at  www,  townofchelmsford.  us 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  1 


Town  Government 


Elected  Officials 


Town  Clerk's  Listing  as  of  April  7,  2009 


BOARD  OF  SELECTMEN 
3  YEAR  TERM 


CEMETERY  COMMISSION 
3  YRTERM 


2010 

CLARE  L.  JEANNOTTE 

CHAIRPERSON 

3  HAWTHORNE  LANE 


2010 

PAT  WOJTAS 

VICE  CHAIRPERSON 

24  ELM  STREET 


2011 

eric  r.  dahlberg 

Clerk 

344  boston  road 


2012 

George  r.  Dixon.  )r 
15  Edgelawn  Drive 


2012 

Sean  m.  Scanlon 
n  Sierra  Drive 


BOARD  OF  HEALTH 
3  YRTERM 

2010 

earnest  wu 

Chairman 

255  North  rd  #28 


2011 

peter  dulchinos 
Vice  Chairman 
17  spaulding  rd 


2012 

ann  marie  roark 

Clerk 

9  Natalie  Rd 


2010 

Gerald  l.  Hardy 
i8i  Littleton  road 

2011 

Peter  S.  Pedulla 
Vice  Chairman 
31  brentwood  rd 

2012 

)ean  r.  mccaffery 
Chairperson 

255  NORTH  RD  #215 


CONSTABLE 
3  YRTERM 

2010 

WILLIAM  E.  SPENCE 

91   BlLLERICA  ROAD 


HOUSING  AUTHORITY 
5  YRTERM 

2010 

den1se  marcaurelle 
Vice  Chairperson 

7  wh1ppletree  rd 

2011 

GEORG1ANAC.  MUELLER 

TREASURER 

114  RlVERNECK  RD 

2012 

Gail  F.  Beaudoin 
Chairperson 

8  buckman  dr 

2013 

MARY  E.  ST.  HI  LAI  RE. 
ASSISTANT  TREASURER 
212  DALTON  RD 

2013 

MICHAEL  MYRRAY 
GOVERNOR'S  APPOINTMENT 
201  ACTON  ROAD 


LIBRARY  TRUSTEES 
3  YRTERM 


2010 

David  m.  Braslau 
chairman 
99  high  street 

2010 

LISA  E.  DAIGLE 

21  AMBLE  RD 

2011 

Eric  Groves 

c32  scotty  hollow  drive 

2011 

MARGARET  E.  MARSHALL 

2  DRAYCOACH  DRIVE 

2011 

charles  wojtas 
vice  Chairman 
24  elm  Street 

2012 

Diane  m.  Severin 

Secretary 

28  proctor  road 

2012 

Carol  l.  sneden. 
treasurer 
4  Laredo  dr 


MODERATOR 
3  YRTERM 

2011 

DENNIS  E.  MCHUGH 

63  DALTON  RD 


PAGE  2 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Government 


Elected  Officials 


Town  Clerk's  Listing  as  of  April  7,  2009 


PLANNING  BOARD 

3  YRTERM 
ALTERNATE  2  YR  TERM 

2010 

EDMOND  N.  ROUX 

4  WIGGIN  STREET 

2010 

Susan  C.  Sullivan 

16  Country  Club  Drive 

2011 

James  M  Lane  Jr. 

Clerk 

290  old  westford  road 

2011 

ANN  B.  MCGUIGAN 

VICE  CHAIRPERSON 

5  ANNS  WAY 

2011 

MICHAEL    N.  RAISBECK 

ALTERNATE 

85  HIGH  STREET 

2012 

ROBERT  P.  JOYCE 

103  TURNPIKE  RD 

2012 

Colleen  Stansfield 

Clerk 

5  Field  Street 

2012 

S.  George  Zaharoolis, 

Chairman 

191  princeton  st 


SCHOOL  COMMITTEE 

3  YRTERM 

2010 

kevin  e.  porter 
48  Abbott  Lane  2011 

2010 

evelyn  s.  thoren 
Vice  Chairperson 
18  pinewood  road 

2011 

katherine  h.  duffett, 
47  Thomas  Dr 

2011 

angelo  j.  taranto. 

Chairman 

8  charlemont  ct 

2012 

nicholas  a.  desilvio 
Secretary 

4  coach  road 


SEWERCOMMISSION 
3  YRTERM 

2010 

Barry  B.  Balan 

CHAIRMAN 
7  SKYV1EW  DR 

2010 

JEFFREY  A.  MILLER 

10  LOISELLE  LN 

2011 

richard  j.  day 

Clerk 

6  merilda  avenue 

2011 

john  f.  souza, 
Vice  Chairman 
123  Stedman  Street 


2012 

William  f.  Dalton 

12  Dartmouth  Street 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  3 


Town  Government 


Town  Meeting  Representatives 


The  legislative  body  of  the  Town 
of  Chelmsford  is  a  Representa- 
tive Town  Meeting  consisting  of 
elected  representatives  from  nine 
precincts  who  are  elected  for  a 
three  year  term. 

A  more  detailed  listing  of  all 
Town  Meeting  Representatives, 
including  Term  Expirations  and 
contact  information  can  be  found 
on  the  Town  s  official  website  at 
www,  townofchelmsford.  us  or  by 
contacting  the  Town  Clerk's  Of- 
fice at  978-250-05205 

The  list  is  current  as  of  the  April 
2009  Election 


Precinct  2 


Precinct  1 

2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 


Kathryn  Brough 

Thomas  M  DiPasquale 

Peggy  Dunn 

Robert  P  Joyce 

James  P  Lynch 

Kathleen  A  Tubridy 

Timothy  S.  Mcllvenna 

Elizabeth  McCarthy  resigned  4/30/09 


John  G  Coppinger 
William  Spence 
Cynthia  J  Kaplan 
Karen  I  Kowalski 
Ann  B  McGuigan 
Steven  D  Mitchell 


2011 
resigned  4/22/09 
2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 


Samuel  P  Chase 
Patrick  Michael  Hayes 
Ralph  B  Hickey 
Stephanie  J  Levell 
Frances  T  McDougall 
Laura  C  McGuigan 


2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 


Bruce  Clark  2010 

Phyllis  H  Clark  2010 

Bernadette  Gilet  2010 

Karen  A.  Thorp-Dussourd  2010 

M.  Janice  Spence  2010 

Jean  S  Whiting  2010 

Thomas  M  Crowe,  Jr.  201 1 

Laura  A.  Lee  2011 

George  L  Merrill  2011 

David  W.Morey  2011 

John  W  Thompson  20 1 1 

Mary  Jo  Welch  2011 

Janis  Ackerman  20 1 2 

William  F  Dalton  2012 

David  M  Irvine  2012 

Maria  G  Karafelis  20 1 2 

Janet  E  Murphy  2012 

Michael  J  Santos  2012 

Precinct  3 

2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 


Precinct  4 


H  Steve  Flynn 
Scott  J  Glidden 
David  W  Hadley 
Jason  P  Hanscom 
Nancy  J  Knight 
Judith  A  Straeffer 
Matthew  J  Sheehan 

Pamela  L  Armstrong 
Michael  F  Curran 
Patricia  F  Magnell 
Michael  F  McCall 
Thomas  E  Moran 

George  R  Dixon,  Jr 
Joyce  E  Johnson 
Jeffrey  A  Miller 
William  A  Nolan 
James  P  Spiller 
Richard  D.  Russo 


2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 

2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 


James  H  Comeau 
Cathleen  H  Latina 
Raymonde  R  Legrand 
Helen  A  Manahan 
Daniel  J  Sullivan,  III 

Andrew  J  Green 
Henry  A  Houle 
Brian  P  Latina 
Stephen  J  Maffetone 
Kirk  Marshall 
Brenda  E  Plunkett 
Elizabeth  M  Ripsom 

Linda  A  Jones 
Sheila  E  Pichette 
George  A  Ripsom,  Sr 
Sandra  M  Rega 
Dennis  P  Sheehan 
Steven  A.  Sweeney 

Precinct  5 


2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 
2010 

2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 
2011 

2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 


Beverly  A  Barrett  2010 

David  P  DiGiovanni  20 1 0 

Philip  M  Eliopoulos  2010 

Carol  A  Kelly-Suleski  20 1 0 

Charles  Wojtas  2010 

Susan  Carter  Sullivan  2010 

Angelique  M  Eliopoulos  201 1 

Edwin  Paul  Eriksen  2011 

Matthew  J  Hanson  20 1 1 

JonHKurland  2011 

Cheryl  M  Perkins  2011 

Evelyn  S  Thoren  20 1 1 

EricAAndrus  2012 

Nicholas  A  DeSilvio  20 1 2 

Edward  J  Suleski,  Jr  2012 

W  Allen  Thomas,  Jr.  2012 

Glenn  R  Thoren  20 1 2 

Patricia  Wojtas  2012 


PAGE  4 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Government 


Town  Meeting  Representatives 


Precinct  6 

Precinct  8 

Joanne  M  Anderson 

2010 

Sean  R  Connor 

2010 

Janet  G  Dubner 

2010 

Richard  J  Day 

2010 

Jeffrey  A  Hardy 

2010 

Karen  M  DeDonato 

2010 

Nancy  W  Kaelin 

2010 

Ralph  J  Hulslander,  Jr 

2010 

Susan  Kupor  McHugh 

2010 

Christina  H  Walsh 

2010 

Pamela  H  McKenna 

2010 

S  George  Zaharoolis 

2010 

Michael  A  Combs 

2011 

Walter  A  Cleven 

2011 

Deborah  L  Dery 

2011 

Bruce  I  Mandel 

2011 

Roy  W  Earley 

2011 

Dennis  J  Ready 

2011 

Mary  E  Frantz 

2011 

Angelo  J  Taranto 

2011 

Howard  J  Hall 

2011 

Deborah  Villano 

2011 

John  P  Kivlan 

2011 

Gail  T  Zaharoolis 

2011 

Thomas  J.  Brothers,  Jr. 

2012 

Carol  C  Cleven 

2012 

Matthew  T.  Ci  lento 

2012 

Richard  E  Mahoney,  Jr 

2012 

Deirdre  M  Connolly 

2012 

Samuel  Poulten 

2012 

Glenn  L  Doherty 

2012 

Robert  S.  Russo,  Jr 

2012 

Marianne  J  Paresky 

2012 

Mary  E  Tiano 

2012 

Colleen  A  Stansfleld 

2012 

Elizabeth  A.  Twombly 

2012 

Precinct  7 

Precinct  9 

Barbara  A  Belanger 

2010 

Francis  J  Barre 

2010 

Leonard  W  Doolan,  III 

2010 

Scott  D  Berglund 

2010 

John  S  Goffin 

2010 

C  Thomas  Christiano 

2010 

James  M  Lane,  Jr 

2010 

Ednah  C  Copenhaver 

2010 

Jodi  L  O'Neill 

2010 

Laura  M  McLaughlin 

2010 

Kevin  E  Porter 

2010 

James  W  Young 

2010 

Alexander  E  Buck 

2011 

Anna  P  Graves 

2011 

Stratos  G  Dukakis 

2011 

Susan  B  Graves 

2011 

Linda  J  Fall 

2011 

William  P  Griffin 

2011 

R  Kenley  Freeman 

2011 

James  L  Hickey 

2011 

Paul  F  Gleason 

2011 

Leighann  P  Sciacca 

2011 

Clare  L  Jeannotte 

2011 

Leonard  E  Westgate 

2011 

Katherine  H  Duffet 

2012 

Arthur  R  Carmen 

2012 

Thomas  R  Fall 

2012 

Susan  I.  Dandaraw 

2012 

Dwight  M  Hayward 

2012 

Blair  R.  Ely 

2012 

Geoffrey  J.  Lucente 

2012 

Danielle  B  Evans 

2012 

Bernard  A  Ready 

2012 

Mary  A  Gregoire 

2012 

Maura  L  Shield 

2012 

George  Kalos 

2012 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  5 


Town  Government 


Appointed  Officials 


2008  Master  Plan  Cc 

mtmittee 

II 

Arts  and  Technology 

Education 

Capital  Plan  Commi 

Darlene  R  Lussier 

ttee 

Philip  M  Eliopoulos 

Fund 

II 

Jackie  Hoonjan 

II 

Dr  Donald  R  Yeoman 

i              II 

John  B  Sousa,  Jr 

II 

James  M  Lane,  Jr 

II 

Kirk  Marshall 

6/30/2010 

Margaret  E  Marshall 

4/1/2010 

David  J  McLachlan 

II 

George  A  Ripsom,  Sr  6/30/2010 

Dennis  T  Bak 

6/30/2010 

Sheila  E  Pichette 

II 

Colleen  A  Stansfield 

6/30/2010 

John  Morrison 

6/30/2010 

Linda  Prescott 

II 

Beverly  A  Barrett 

6/30/2011 

Angelo  J  Taranto 

6/30/2010 

Peter  Robson 

II 

Evelyn  S  Thoren 

6/30/2011 

Judith  A.  Tavano 

II 

Glenn  L  Doherty 

6/30/2012 

Cemeterv  Commission 

S  George  Zaharoolis 

II 

Patricia  E  Dzuris 

6/30/2012 

David  J  Boyle 

// 

Eileen  Duffy 

II 

Angelo  J  Taranto 

6/30/2012 

Gerald  L  Hardy 
Peter  S  Pedulla 

4/1/2010 
4/1/2011 

ADA  Coordinator 

Assessors 

Jean  R  McCaffery 

4/1/2012 

Ralph  B  Hickey 

6/30/2010 

Francis  T  Reen,  Jr 

// 

Samuel  P  Chase 

6/30/2010 

Community  Action  Program 

Accountant 

Kevin  S  Sullivan 

6/30/2011 

Committee 

Kimberly  Gorski 

// 

John  J  Duffet 

6/30/2012 

Patricia  E  Dzuris 

6/30/2010 

Darlene  R  Lussier 

// 

Jane  Gibson 

6/30/2010 

Bicvcle  and  Pedestrian  Advisorv 

Robert  Gibson 

6/30/2010 

Agricultural  Commission 

Committee 

Eric  T  Groves 

6/30/2010 

Charles  Parlee 

6/30/2010 

Alicia  Howe 

6/30/2009 

Beverly  Koltookian 

6/30/2010 

Philip  Jones 

6/30/2011 

Heather  Blanchette 

6/30/2010 

Carl  Silvia 

6/30/2010 

John  Swenson 

6/30/2011 

Michael  Koziel 

6/30/2010 

Peter  Bagni 

6/30/2009 

Glenn  Kohl 

6/30/2012 

Michael  J  Santos 

6/30/2010 

James  Clancy,  III 

6/30/2009 

Charles  Wojtas 

6/30/2012 

Cynthia  McLain 
Randall  Peterman 

6/30/2011 
6/30/2011 

Andrea  Ross 

6/30/2009 

Animal  Control  Officer 

J  Michael  Garvin 

6/30/2012 

Community  Development 

Erik  Merrill 

// 

Thomas  E  Gazda 
Karen  Taylor 

6/30/2012 
6/30/2012 

Evan  G  Belansky 

// 

Animal  Inspector 

Community  Preservation  Fund 

Erik  Merrill 

4/30/2010 

Bruce  Freeman  Rail  Trail 

Committee 

Cynthia  McLain 

6/30/2010 

Evan  G  Belansky 

// 

Appeals.  Board  of 

Beth  Logan 

6/30/2010 

Eileen  M  Duffy 

6/30/2010 

Building  Inspector 

James  E  Pearson 

6/30/2010 

William  J  Gilet,  Sr 

6/30/2010 

Scott  Hammond 

// 

Linda  Prescott 

6/30/2010 

Paul  Haverty 

6/30/2010 

David  J  Hedison 

6/30/2011 

Charlene  Parlee 

6/30/2010 

Cable  Access  Foundation 

Rebecca  S  Markey 

6/30/2011 

Joel  J  Luna 

6/30/2011 

Scott  J  Glidden 

6/30/2011 

Robert  C  Morse 

6/30/2011 

Leonard  Richards,  Jr 

6/30/2011 

James  M  Lane,  Jr 

5/1/2012 

John  R  Blake,  Jr 

6/30/2012 

PAGE  6 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Government 


Appointed  Officials 


Communnitv  Teamwork 

Cultural  Council 

William  Ohm 

6/30/2010 

Diana  Ryder    6/30/2009 

David  Cunningham 

6/30/2010 

Richard  D.  Russo 

6/30/2010 

Karen  R  McHenry 

6/30/2010 

Conservation  Commission 

Linda  Jean  Smith 

6/30/2010 

Energy  Conservation  Committee 

Darren  Guertin 

// 

Lois  AAlves 

6/30/2011 

Gary  Persichetti 

// 

David  J  McLachlan 

6/30/2010 

Kathy  Cryan-Hicks 

6/30/2011 

Badhri  Uppiliappan 

6/30/2010 

Anthony  Omobono 

6/30/2010 

Joshua  Kidder 

6/30/2011 

John  McCormack 

6/30/2011 

Brian  Reidy 

6/30/2011 

Carmen  Langthorne 

6/30/2011 

Richard  D.  Russo 

6/30/2011 

William  R  Vines 

6/30/2011 

Jay  V  Lee 

6/30/2011 

Jesse  Wooster 

6/30/2011 

Christopher  Garrahan  6/30/2012 

Lydia  A  Mattei 

6/30/2011 

Robert  Andrews 

6/30/2012 

W  Robert  Greenwood  6/30/2012 

Renaldo  Aristud 

6/30/2012 

Michael  Donahue 

6/30/2012 

Beth  Logan 

6/30/2012 

Gina  Caires 
Broderick  Elizabeth 

6/30/2012 
6/30/2012 

James  Rogers 

6/30/2012 

Constable 

Bruce  J.  Magnuson 

6/30/2012 

Fence  Viewer 

William  E  Spence 

4/1/2010 

Mary  Beth  O'Brien 
Lisbeth  H.  Peterson 

6/30/2012 
6/30/2012 

James  E  Pearson 

6/30/2010 

Constable  Deputies 

Sean  M.  Scanlon 

6/30/2011 

Finance  Committee 

Jean  Blodget 

12/31/2009 

Pamela  A  Morrison 

// 

Thomas  Buntel 

12/31/2009 

Department  of  Public  Works 

Mary  E  Frantz 

6/30/2010 

Francis  M  Fraine 

12/31/2009 

Joseph  M  Eriksen 

// 

Timothy  Mcllvenna 

6/30/2010 

Judith  Goffin 

12/31/2009 

Lawrence  J  Ferreira 

// 

Donald  F  VanDyne 

6/30/2010 

Kieran  Lennon 

12/31/2009 

Edward  Jamros 

// 

Jon  H  Kurland 

6/30/2011 

John  MacGilvary 

12/31/2009 

John  E  Long 

// 

Vincent  F  Villano 

6/30/2011 

Kevin  Whippen 

12/31/2009 

James  E  Pearson 

// 

Dwight  M  Hayward 

6/30/2013 

Kenneth  White 

12/31/2009 

David  F.  Turocy 

6/30/2013 

Disabilities,  Commission  on 

Council  on  Aging 

William  Favreau 

6/30/2010 

Finance  Director 

Diana  Ryder    /  / 

Leonard  A  Olenchak 

6/30/2010 

John  B  Sousa,  Jr 

// 

Gail  F  Beaudoin 

6/30/2010 

John  Duggan 

6/30/2011 

Diana  Boisvert 

6/30/2010 

Lauren  M  Burgess 

6/30/2012 

Fire  Department 

Walter  Cincevich 

6/30/2010 

Francis  H  Gilroy 

6/30/2012 

Michael  Curran 

// 

Richard  Curtin 

6/30/2010 

Douglas  MacArthur 

6/30/2012 

John  E  Parow 

// 

Janet  Lovely 

6/30/2010 

M.  Florida  Schroeder  6/30/2012 

James  A  Sousa 

// 

Henry  F  McCall 

6/30/2010 

John  E  Zamagni 

6/30/2012 

Louise  C  Myers 

6/30/2010 

Anne  Smith 

6/30/2011 

Enid  Rocha 

6/30/2010 

Paul  Sweeney 

6/30/2010 

Emergency  Management 

Denise  Marcaurelle 

6/30/2011 

John  E  Abbott 

6/30/2010 

Mary  Jane  Rainge 

6/30/2011 

Edwin  Paul  Eriksen 
Walter  Hedlund 
Stephen  Maffetone 

6/30/2010 
6/30/2010 
6/30/2010 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  7 


Town  Government 


Appointed  Officials 


Fourth  ofJulv  Parade  Committee 

Holiday  Decoration  Committee 

Nashoba  Valley  Tech  High 

James  Cullen 

7/31/2009 

Joanne  Flanagan 

12/31/2008 

School  Dist 

Mark  Duffy 

7/31/2009 

Joseph  Flanagan 

12/31/2008 

Judith  Klimkiewicz 

// 

Janet  Granata 

7/31/2009 

Kenneth  Kydd 

12/31/2008 

Brian  Carey 

3/30/2010 

Henry  R  Hamelin 

7/31/2009 

Sharon  Kydd 

12/31/2008 

Donald  P  Ayer 

4/1/2010 

Jeffrey  A  Hardy 

7/31/2009 

Iris  Larssen 

12/31/2008 

Samuel  Poulten 

3/31/2011 

Douglas  E  Hausler 

7/31/2009 

Laurence  Larssen 

12/31/2008 

Ralph  J  Hulslander,  Jr  3/30/20 12 

Kathy  Kelley 

7/31/2009 

Nancy  Prentice 

12/31/2008 

Lynn  M  Marcella 

7/31/2009 

Northern  Middlesx  Council  of 

Brian  Reidy 

7/31/2009 

Local  Emergency  Planning  Com- 

Governments (NMCOG) 

Rick  Romano 

7/31/2009 

mittee 

Evan  G  Belansky 

6/30/2008 

Evan  G  Belansky 

6/30/2010 

Patricia  Wojtas 

4/1/2010 

Great  Brook  State  Park  Advisorv 

Richard  Day 

6/30/2010 

S  George  Zaharoolis 

6/30/2010 

Board 

Walter  Hedlund 

6/30/2010 

Harold  I  Matzkin 

6/30/2010 

James  F  Murphy 

6/30/2010 

Permanent  Building 

Committee 

John  E  Parow 

6/30/2010 

Gary  Persichetti 

II 

Hazardous  Waste  Coordinator 

James  E  Pearson 

6/30/2010 

Eric  Johnson 

6/30/2010 

Richard  Day 

6/30/2010 

Gary  Persichetti 

6/30/2010 

Christina  Papadopoulos 

Susan  Rosa 

6/30/2010 

6/30/2010 

Historic  District  Commission 

James  A  Sousa 

6/30/2010 

Douglas  L  Wright 

6/30/2010 

Debra  Belden 

// 

Dave  Duane 

6/30/2011 

Brenda  Lovering 

6/30/2010 

Lowell  Regional  Transit  Authority 

Joseph  Greene 

6/30/2011 

Herbert  Pitta 

6/30/2010 

Patricia  Wojtas 

4/1/2010 

Patrick  J  Maloney 

6/30/2011 

Cynthia  J  Acheson 

6/30/2011 

John  Handley 

6/30/2011 

Merrimack  Valley  Housing  Con- 

Personnel Board 

Richard  Burkinshaw 

6/30/2012 

sortium 

David  W.  Morey 

6/30/2010 

Kathleen  E  Howe 

6/30/2012 

Evan  G  Belansky 

// 

Anneke  Wade 

6/30/2010 

Dennis  J  Ready 

6/30/2012 

David  J  Hedison 

// 

Daniel  J.  Ahern 

6/30/2011 

Patricia  Wojtas 

// 

Dianne  Bordini 

6/30/2011 

Historical  Commission 

Ellen  DiPasquale 

6/30/2011 

Georgia  Fredericks 

// 

Middlesex  Canal  Commission 

John  C  Alden 

6/30/2010 

Douglas  Chandler 

6/30/2010 

Personnel  Coordinator 

George  L  Merrill 

6/30/2010 

Peggy  Dunn 

6/30/2010 

Jeanne  Parziale 

// 

William  A  Nolan 

6/30/2011 

William  E  Gerber 

6/30/2010 

Douglas  L  Wright 

6/30/2011 

Robert  C  Morse 

6/30/2010 

Plumbing  Inspector 

Richard  J  McNamee 

6/30/2012 

Kenneth  Kleynen 

// 

Frederic  S  Merriam 

6/30/2012 

Linda  Prescott 

6/30/2012 

Police  Department 

James  F  Murphy 
Scott  Ubele 

// 
// 

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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Government 


Appointed  Officials 


Public  Celebrations  Committee 

Town  Clerk 

Patricia  E  Dzuris 

6/30/2010 

Elizabeth  L  Delaney 

// 

Walter  Hedlund 

6/30/2010 

Raymonde  R  Legrand 

Robert  Kelley 

6/30/2010 

Town  Counsel 

Recvcling  Committee 

Kopelman  &  Paige 

// 

Jennifer  Almeida 

// 

John  Giorgio,  Esq 

6/30/2010 

Kathryn  Brough 

6/30/2010 

Norman  Eisenmann 

6/30/2010 

Town  Engineer 

Mark  Gallagher 

6/30/2010 

James  E  Pearson 

// 

Ronald  L  Goodner 

6/30/2010 

Marc  Grant 

6/30/2010 

Town  Halls  Utilization  Studv 

Nancy  W  Kaelin 

6/30/2010 

Committee 

Johanna  Morse 

6/30/2010 

William  J  Gilet,  Jr 

6/30/2010 

Bonnie  Rankin 

6/30/2010 

Matthew  J  Hanson 

6/30/2010 

Gail  Kruglak 

6/30/2010 

Recvling 

Frederic  S  Merriam 

6/30/2010 

Jennifer  Almeida 

// 

Steven  Roberts 

6/30/2010 

Registrars.  Board  of 

Town  Manager 

Elizabeth  L  Delaney 

// 

Paul  E  Cohen 

// 

Linda  MacLaughlin 

// 

Judith  A  Olsson 

7/1/2009 

Town  Treasurer/Tax  Collector 

Matthew  Dulchinos 

6/30/2010 

Kim  Pease 

// 

Michael  F  McCall 

6/30/2011 

John  B  Sousa,  Jr 

// 

Sealer  of  Weights  and  Measures 

Veterans  Agent 

Leon  J  Swiniarski 

// 

Regina  B  Jackson 

// 

Sexual  Harrassment  Grievance 
Officer 

Jeanne  Parziale  6/30/2010 

John  B  Sousa,  Jr  6/30/2010 

Sign  Advisory  Committee 

J  Michael  Garvin  6/30/2010 
Henry  R  Hamelin  6/30/201 1 
Kathleen  M  Roark  6/30/20 1 1 
Philip  Jones  6/30/2012 

Frances  T  McDougall  6/30/2012 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  9 


BOARDS  &  COMMITTEES 


Committee  Descriptions 


Arts  and  Technology 
Education  Fund  (A) 

Members:  9 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Terms  Begin:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  committee  works  to  provide 

supplemental  funding  to  support 

educational  initiatives  and  projects 

that  enhance  the  curriculum  of  the 

Chelmsford  Public  Schools. 

Bicycle  and  Pedestrian 
Advisory  Committee  (A) 

Members:  9 

Average  Meetings;  1  per  month 

Terms  Begin:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  committee  works  to  improve 

bicycling  and  pedestrian  conditions; 

coordinates  maintenance,  policing, 

and  enhancements  to  any  bicycle/ 

pedestrian  paths.  The  committee 

facilitates  coordination  of  activities 

that  involve  or  affect  non-motorized 

transportation. 

Board  of  Health  (E) 

Members:  3 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Board  works  to  protect  the  public 

health  of  the  residents.  It  also  has 

administrative,  planning,  and  policy 

responsibility  for  health  functions  of 

the  Board  of  Health  Office. 

Board  of  Registrars  (A) 

Members:  3 

Average  Meetings:  Varies  by 

elections  per  year 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 


The  Board  is  in  charge  of 
administering  the  town  census, 
voters'  registration,  and  elections. 

Board  of  Selectmen  (E) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  2  per  month 
Term  Begins:  April 
Length  of  Term:  3  Years 
The  Board  is  the  Town's  body  of 
chief  elected  officials.  The  powers 
and  duties  include  appointing 
the  Town  Manager  and  many 
committees,  issuing  certain  licenses, 
enforcing  special  sections  of  the  by- 
laws, and  regulating  the  public  ways. 
Capital  Planning  Committee  (A) 
Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 
Term  Begins:  July 
Length  of  Term:  1  Year 
The  Committee  studies  proposed 
capital  outlay,  declares  rules  and 
regulations,  makes  investigations, 
and  holds  public  hearings  as  it  deems 
appropriate. 

Cemetery  Commission  (E) 

Members:  3 

Average  Meetings:  6  per  year 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission  plans,  operates,  and 

maintains  the  six  Town  cemeteries  as 

attractive,  dignified,  and  appropriate 

public  burial  grounds. 

Commission  on  Disabilities  (A) 

Members:  10 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission  works  to  deal  with 

all  disability  issues  and  provide 

information,  referral,  guidance, 


coordination,  and  technical  assistance 
to  other  public  agencies  and 
private  persons,  organizations,  and 
institutions  engaged  in  activities 
and  programs  intended  to  eliminate 
prejudice  and  discrimination  against 
persons  with  disabilities. 

Conservation  Commission  (A) 

Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  2  per  Month 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  commission  is  responsible  for 

ensuring  protection  of  wetlands  and 

acquiring,  managing,  and  maintaining 

over  750  acres  of  conservation  and 

Town  Forest  Land. 

Community  Action  Program 

Committee  (A) 

Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  As  Needed 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  1  Year 

The  Committee  solicits  and 

encourages  residents  to  develop  civic 

projects  for  the  benefit  and  enjoyment 

of  the  citizen's  of  chelmsford 

Council  on  Aging  (A) 

Members:  11 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 
Term  Begins:  June 
Length  of  Term:  3  Years 
The  Chelmsford  Council  on  Aging 
is  appointed  by  the  Town  Manager. 
The  members  serve  in  an  advisory 
capacity  and  work  with  the  Director 
of  the  Senior  Center  to  develop 
policy,  programs  and  services. 
Council  members  are  appointed  on 
a  rotating  basis,  each  for  a  period 
of  three  years,  and  may  serve  a 
maximum  of  six  continuous  years. 


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BOARDS  &  COMMITTEES 


Committee  Descriptions 


Cultural  Council  (A) 

Members:  9 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 
Term  Begins:  June 
Length  of  Term:  2  Years 
The  Council  provides  public 
funding  for  the  arts,  humanities,  and 
interpretive  sciences  by  granting 
funds  to  individuals  and  organizations 
in  the  community.  Its  duties  also 
include  soliciting  community  input 
and  assessing  local  cultural  needs. 

Energy  Conservation  Committee  (A) 

Members:  9 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Energy  Conservation  Committee 

assists  with  identifying,  designing, 

and  implementing  programs  and 

projects  for  energy  conservation, 

energy  efficiency,  and  renewable 

energy  generation.  These  programs 

and  projects  may  include  all  forms 

of  energy  use:  electricity,  natural  gas 

and  heating  oil,  and  transportation 

fuels. 

Finance  Committee  (A) 

Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  week  (Sep 

to  May) 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Committee  meets  with  each 

Town  Department  head,  considers 

the  merits  of  the  individual  budget 

in  terms  of  the  Town's  total  needs 

and  the  limits  of  the  total  monies 

available,  and  prepares  the  final 

budget  recommendations  for  the 

Annual  Town  Meeting. 


Historical  Commission  (A) 

Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission  works  to  promote 

the  preservation,  promotion,  and 

development  of  the  historical  assets 

of  the  Town.  It  conducts  research  to 

identify  places  of  historical  value 

and  actively  urges  other  alternatives 

before  destroying  a  historically 

important  building  or  site. 

Historic  District  Commission  (A) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission  works  to  preserve 

and  protect  the  buildings  and  places 

within  the  Chelmsford  Center 

Historic  District. 

Housing  Authority  (E) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  5  Years 

The  Housing  Authority  works  to 

provide  an  adequate  supply  of  low 

and  moderate  income  housing  for 

Town  Residents. 

Middlesex  Canal  Commission  (A) 

Members:  1 

Average  Meetings:  As  Needed 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  2  Years 

The  Commission  works  to  maintain 

the  Middlesex  Canal  Heritage  Park 

and  to  inform,  inspire,  and  draw  the 

public  to  this  nationally  significant 

landmark. 


Permanent  Building  Committee  (A) 

Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Permanent  Building  Committee 

assists  the  Town  Manager  with  the 

development  of  financial  estimates, 

project  design  and  supervision  of 

construction  of  municipal  building 

projects. 

Personnel  Board  (A) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  TBD 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  2  Years 

The  Personnel  Board  works  in 

conjunction  with  the  Town  Manager 

in  developing  Personnel  Rules  and 

Regulations  and  the  classification  and 

compensation  system  of  the  town. 

Planning  Board  (E) 

Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  2  per  month 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Board  is  the  regulatory  agency 

most  responsible  for  ensuring  that 

development  occurs  in  a  manner 

that  is  beneficial  to  the  Town.  It 

enforces  several  acts  and  reviews 

all  subdivisions,  site  plans,  and  the 

creation  of  lots  on  existing  ways. 


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Boards  &  Committees 


Committee  Descriptions 


Recycling  Committee  (A) 

Members:  9 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  July 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Committee  works  to  reduce  solid 

waste  disposal  costs  by  decreasing  the 

quantity  of  solid  waste  disposed  and 

increasing  the  quantity  of  recyclables 

collected.  The  committee  also  works 

to  increase  the  number  of  recycling 

participants. 

School  Committee  (E) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  2  per  month 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Committee  has  general  charge 

of  the  public  schools  of  the  Town. 

The  powers  include  appointing  a 

superintendent  and  all  other  officers 

and  employees  of  the  school,  and 

making  rules  and  regulations. 

Sewer  Commission  (E) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  TBD 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission's  objective  is  to 

supervise,  manage,  and  control 

the  construction  of  sewer  lines  in 

town.  It  also  works  to  complete  the 

sewering  program  that  the  residents 

of  Chelmsford  voted  for  in  1995. 


Sign  Advisory  Committee  (A) 

Members:  7 

Average  Meetings:  TBD 

Term  Begins:  June 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Committee  reviews  and 

comments  on  sign  permits  and 

applications  for  other  special  permits. 

Town  Celebration  Committee/ 
4th  of  July  Committee  (A) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  1  per  month 

Term  Begins:  July 

Length  of  Term:  1  Year 

The  Committee  plans  and  carries  out 

the  annual  three-day  Fourth  of  July 

celebration  in  Chelmsford. 

Town  Meeting  Representatives  (E) 

Members:  162 

Average  Meetings:  twice  per  year 
2  per  Year  (Spring  &  Fall) 
Town  Meetings  involve  Multiple 
Sessions  &  Special  town  meetings,  as 
needed 

Terms  Begin:  April 
Length  of  Term:  3  Years 
The  legislative  body  of  the 
Town  is  a  Representative  Town 
Meeting  consisting  of  162  elected 
representatives  from  nine  voting 
precincts.  Members  participate  in 
the  Spring  and  Fall  Annual  Town 
Meeting  and  all  Special  Town 
Meetings.  Members  also  keep 
abreast  of  Town  business  year-round 
and  attend  informational  sessions  as 
needed  in  preparation  for  all  Town 
Meeting  sessions  and  votes  for  all 
warrant  articles. 


Water  (Chelmsford  Center) 
Commission  (E) 

Members:  3 

Average  Meetings:  TBD 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission  oversees  the  water 

takers  of  the  Center  District  and 

regulates  the  bylaws  as  it  deems 

necessary. 

Water  (North)  Commission  (E) 

Members:  3 

Average  Meetings:  TBD 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission  oversees  the  water 

takers  of  North  Chelmsford  and 

regulates  the  bylaws  as  it  deems 

necessary. 

Water  (East)  Commission  (E) 

Members:  3 

Average  Meetings:  TBD 

Term  Begins:  April 

Length  of  Term:  3  Years 

The  Commission  oversees  the  water 

takers  of  East  Chelmsford  and 

regulates  the  bylaws  as  it  deems 

necessary. 

Zoning  Board  of  Appeals  (A) 

Members:  5 

Average  Meetings:  2  per  month 
Term  Begins:  June 
Length  of  Term:  3  Years 
The  board  hears  petitions  and 
applications  for  variances,  special 
permits,  comprehensive  permits,  and 
several  other  appeals.  The  Board  also 
decides,  upon  appeal,  the  application 
of  the  zoning,  subdivision,  sign,  and 
building  bylaws. 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Boards  &  Committees 


Board  of  Selectmen 

Clare  Jeannotte,  Chairperson 


To  the  Residents  of  Chelmsford: 
It  is  my  privilege  as  Chairman  to  provide  this  report 
to  you  for  2009.  I  hope  this  letter  finds  you  well. 
In  April  of  2009  we  said  goodbye  to  two  long-serv- 
ing Selectmen,  William  Dalton  and  Philip  Eliopou- 
los,  who  chose  to  step  down  after  serving  for  1 5 
and  12  years  respectively.  We  wish  them  both  well. 
Their  legacies  are  long,  with  extensive  service  and 
leadership  over  many  years.  We  congratulate  and 
look  forward  to  working  with  our  newest  Selectmen, 
George  Dixon  and  Sean  Scanlon,  who  won  the  con- 
tested April  election  filling  the  vacant  seats. 
I  would  like  to  begin  with  a  sincere  expression  of 
appreciation  to  our  Town  Manager,  Paul  Cohen,  de- 
partment heads,  and  all  the  town  employees  for  their 
continued  efforts  during  these  challenging  times  to 
work  to  serve  the  residents.  I  also  want  to  thank  the 
many  residents  who  work  tirelessly  for  our  commu- 
nity by  serving  on  various  boards  and  committees. 
The  economic  downturn  in  the  past  year  has  been 
broadly  referenced  at  the  national  level  as  "unprece- 
dented,,  and  our  local  government  has  suffered  along 
with  countless  other  communities.  A  Special  Town 
Meeting  in  March  of  2009  was  required  to  adjust  for 
state  cuts  in  local  aid  due  to  the  continuing  decline 
in  tax  revenues  at  the  state  level.    We  continue  to  act 
on  cost  savings,  with  results  in  energy  costs,  solid 
waste  disposal  costs,  and  salaries.  Nearly  all  col- 
lective bargaining  contracts  which  expired  June  30, 
2009,  with  the  exception  of  schools  and  superior 
officers,  were  renewed  for  a  one  year  period  with  no 
cost  of  living  adjustment,  with  recognition  that  all 
parties  are  uncertain  of  the  duration  of  this  downturn, 
and  a  willingness  to  return  to  the  bargaining  table  in 
the  coming  year  with  an  open  view  toward  current 


Top  row,  left  to  right:  Sean  Scanlon,  George  R.  Dixon,  Jr., 
Bottom  www;  Pat  Wojtas,  Clare  L.  Jeannotte,  Eric  R.  Dahlberg 


conditions.  To  all  those  employees  of  Chelmsford 
who  sacrificed  in  these  difficult  times,  a  word  of 
thanks,  and  hope  for  a  brightening  of  these  difficult 
circumstances.  The  collective  efforts  of  the  Board, 
the  Town  Manager,  School  Committee  and  Finance 
Committee,  via  joint  meetings,  will  continue  as 
we  work  to  weather  this  downturn  with  consensus 
among  all  stakeholders.  I  have  every  confidence  that 
we  will  continue  to  pull  together  as  a  community  as 
we  face  the  ongoing  challenges. 
The  Town  has  continued  to  apply  for  many  grant 
opportunities  to  supplement  the  decline  in  revenues, 
primarily  federal  stimulus  programs  that  are  avail- 
able on  a  short  term  basis  that  are  preventing  further 
budget  cuts.  As  these  funds  expire,  however,  we 
will  see  further  reductions  to  the  budgets  unless  the 
economy  turns  enough  to  restore  state  funding  of 
local  aid.  For  these  reasons,  the  Board  and  Town 
Manager  are  committed  to  seek  cost  control  in  areas 
of  our  budget  that  are  not  sustainable  under  Proposi- 
tion 2  V2,  especially  employee  and  retiree  benefits, 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Boards  &  Committees 


Board  of  Selectmen 

notably  health  insurance  costs.  The  Town  Manager 
followed  the  procedures  required  by  statute  to  inves- 
tigate savings  available  by  joining  the  state  health 
Group  Insurance  Commission  plan  (GIC)  -  the  same 
insurance  our  state  government  employees  get  -  and 
was  unable  to  achieve  any  agreement  with  the  Public 
Employee  Committee,  after  months  of  meetings,  pre- 
venting savings  of  up  to  $1.4M  if  we  had  joined  GIC 
on  July  1,  2009.  This  cost  jobs  in  Chelmsford,  and 
will  cost  more  as  stimulus  funds  end.  We  must  con- 
tinue to  work  toward  a  goal  of  sustainable  and  fair 
benefits  plans  and  costs  to  maintain  town  services. 
After  nearly  2  years  of  effort  and  study,  the  Fire/ 
DPW  study  committee  presented  their  recommenda- 
tions to  replace  the  aging  Center  Fire  Station  and 
relocate  and  consolidate  DPW  facilities,  currently 
housed  principally  at  Richardson  Road  with  several 
satellite  locations.  The  Fire  DPW  Feasibility  Study 
Committee  was  formed  after  Town  Meeting  voted  to 
fund  a  study  to  address  facility  needs  of  these  depart- 
ments. As  a  result  of  their  work,  and  Town  Meeting 
votes  at  the  August  2009  special  town  meeting,  the 
residents  had  the  opportunity  at  a  special  election 
on  October  6th  to  consider  two  ballot  questions  to 
authorize  borrowing,  as  debt  exemptions,  to  fund 
a  new  $12  million  Center  Fire  Station  building  at 
Wilson  Street,  and  $13  million  to  consolidate  DPW 
operations  into  one  location  at  an  existing  building 
on  Alpha  Road.  Neither  ballot  question  was  passed 
by  the  voters.  Although  the  Board  was  split  on  the 
support  of  both  of  these  facilities,  more  affordable 
alternatives  to  address  these  critical  facility  needs  are 
now  being  considered. 

The  State  provided  the  Town  the  ability  to  impose  lo- 
cal option  taxes  for  meals  and  lodging,  and  these  tax 
increases  were  also  not  recommended  by  the  board  at 
this  time,  but  were  passed  by  the  special  town  meet- 
ing in  August.  This  will  provide  up  to  $400,000  in 
revenues  annually,  based  upon  state  estimates. 
I  wish  to  comment  on  the  successes  and  wonderful 
initiatives  of  the  many  citizens  that  continue  to  make 


Chelmsford  a  community  I  am  proud  to  call  home. 
These  countless  citizens  and  businesses  are  willing 
to  roll  up  their  sleeves,  open  their  personal  wallets 
or  seek  contributions,  and  deliver  results  that  benefit 
the  entire  community.  Many  do  their  work  humbly, 
hidden  from  public  view.  It  is  primarily  with  the 
help  of  these  citizens  that  we  have  been  able  to  begin 
the  Chelmsford  Farmers  Market  this  summer,  and 
to  build  the  Community  Garden  at  Sunny  Meadow 
Farm,  the  recently  acquired  "Lewis  property"  open 
space.  Town  employees  are  also  stepping  up  to 
donate  to  the  community  service  needs,  through  the 
new  "1655  Community  Service  Program"  in  which 
town  employees  will  endeavor  to  donate  1655  hours 
of  service  each  year,  fully  as  unpaid  volunteers  on 
their  own  time.  From  the  large  group  of  Chelmsford 
Business  Association  members  who  work  nearly  all 
year  to  raise  funds  and  organize  one  the  largest  4th  of 
July  parades  in  New  England,  to  smaller  in  number, 
but  highly  capable  Land  Stewards  who  maintain  and 
watch  over  our  Chelmsford  Preservation  lands,  and 
to  countless  others,  we  all  owe  a  debt  of  gratitude  to 
the  spirit  of  our  volunteers  and  the  many  things  that 
simply  "get  done"  and  make  our  Chelmsford  ours. 
The  Town  Hall  Utilization  Study  Committee  was 
formed  to  seek  input  and  propose  uses  for  the  Center 
and  North  Town  Halls,  each  of  historic  importance 
but  currently  underutilized.  With  their  report  that 
viable  community  uses  exist,  efforts  will  continue 
to  determine  the  fiscal  feasibility  and  timeline  for 
restoring  each  building. 

The  Master  Plan  Committeeis  underway  in  updating 
our  last  Master  Plan  from  1996,  holding  many  public 
input  sessions  as  part  of  that  important  process.  The 
Affordable  Housing  Plan  update  committee  is  being 
reconstituted  to  prepare  a  5  year  update  to  the  last 
plan.  There  continue  to  be  many  residents  wait- 
ing for  affordable  housing  availability  whose  needs 
remain  unmet.  The  Bicycle  Pedestrian  Advisory 
Committee  worked  diligently  toward  the  successful 
opening  of  Phase  I  of  the  Bruce  Freeman  Rail  Trail 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


BOARDS  &  COMMITTEES 


Board  of  Selectmen 


in  August  2009.  The  Permanent  Building  Com- 
mittee is  actively  meeting  to  assess  utilization  and 
facility  conditions  at  all  town  owned  facilities,  which 
should  assist  in  the  long  range  planning  process.  The 
Energy  Conservation  Committee  has  met  regularly 
to  address  one  of  the  largest  budget  busters,  utility 
costs;  seeking  ways  to  control  these  costs  through 
energy  audits  and  grant  opportunities.  The  newest 
committees  to  be  formed  are  the  Economic  Develop- 
ment Commission  and  the  2010  Census  Outreach 
Committee,  which  will  begin  meeting  in  Fiscal  2010. 
Finally  the  Board  and  Town  Meeting  created  an 
Agricultural  Commission  which  will  serve  as  facili- 
tators for  encouraging  the  pursuit  of  agriculture  in 
Chelmsford. 

The  August  2009  grand  opening  of  Phase  I  of  the 
Bruce  Freeman  Rail  Trail,  after  more  than  2  decades 
of  planning  and  waiting  for  funding,  represents  a 
significant  improvement  to  recreational  space  in  the 
town.  The  support  of  the  Commonwealth,  coupled 
with  town  management,  the  Bruce  Freeman  Rail 
Trail  members  and  the  Bicycle  and  Pedestrian  Advi- 
sory Committee  members,  and  countless  citizens  and 
officials  over  many  years  are  all  to  be  applauded  for 
their  tenacity  to  see  this  to  fruition. 
Using  Community  Preservation  Act  funds,  Town 
Meeting  approved  the  purchase  of  land  on  Pond 
Street,  restoring  beach  access  to  Hart  Pond  to  the 
residents  in  perpetuity. 

Greener  Chelmsford  Initiative,  a  new  program 
begun  by  Selectmen  Wojtas  and  Dahlberg,  provides 
awards  and  recognition  to  local  businesses  which 
achieve  specific  milestones  to  save  energy,  helping 
to  save  money  and  reduce  our  carbon  footprint.  The 
Town  of  Chelmsford  was  proud  to  be  one  of  the  first 
recipients  of  this  award!  The  program  is  growing, 
with  a  volunteer  director  and  several  recipients  of  the 
honor,  all  at  no  cost  to  the  taxpayer. 
The  hard  work  of  our  legislative  delegation  is  ap- 
preciated. Our  current  challenges  will  continue  until 
the  economy  improves,  our  legislature  finds  a  way 
toward  more  equity  in  school  funding,  and  unsus- 


tainable costs  are  reduced.    As  our  2010  census 
approaches,  let  us  remember  that  the  once-a  decade 
possibility  of  returning  our  town  to  less  than  four 
representatives  who  focus  predominantly  on  our 
citizens  needs  is  going  to  be  available. 
I  continue  to  have  great  pride  in  our  wonderful  com- 
munity and  great  faith  in  our  residents,  employees 
and  elected  and  appointed  officials.  Our  history  indi- 
cates the  ability  to  pull  together  when  facing  uncer- 
tainty and  support  each  other  as  a  community. 
In  this  spirit,  I  remind  all  citizens  that  our  govern- 
ment is  your  government;  we  are  all  here  to  serve 
you,  the  residents,  and  welcome  your  participation. 
The  best  results  come  when  the  process  includes 
many.  There  are  always  opportunities  to  participate 
in  large  or  small  ways.  Committee  openings  are 
publicized  at  the  start  of  each  Board  of  Selectmen 
meeting,  and  on  the  town  website.  Six  town  meeting 
representatives  are  elected  for  each  of  nine  precincts 
every  April.  Consider  becoming  involved  to  help 
better  your  community  as  we  embark  on  a  year  filled 
with  challenges  and  opportunities. 

Sincerely, 

Clare  L.  Jeannotte,  Chairman 
Chelmsford  Board  of  Selectmen 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Town  Administration 


Town  Manager 

Paul  E.  Cohen 
Town  Manager 


Weathering  the  Economic  Recession 
Fiscal  Year  2009  may  likely  be  best  remembered  for 
the  severe  financial  recession  that  gripped  the  coun- 
try and  the  Town  of  Chelmsford.  The  collapse  of  the 
national  housing  and  credit  markets  contributed  to  what 
some  have  characterized  as  the  nation's  largest  eco- 
nomic downturn  since  the  end  of  World  War  II.    The 
Town  began  the  fiscal  year  with  a  S98  million  budget. 
By  the  end  of  the  fiscal  year,  the  budget  was  reduced 
by  S 1 . 1  million  and  the  Town  appropriated  S 1 . 1  million 
from  the  Stabilization  Fund  to  operate  at  a  lower  level 
of  service  provision. 

The  impacts  of  the  national  economic  recession  be- 
came apparent  in  Massachusetts  in  September  as  state 
revenue  collections  dropped  significantly.  By  late 
January  of  2009,  the  Governor  decided  that  the  worsen- 
ing State  fiscal  crisis  necessitated  a  mid-fiscal  year  re- 
duction in  local  aid.  The  Town  of  Chelmsford  received 
a  reduction  of  S6 15,270  in  state  aid.  By  the  end  of  the 
fiscal  year,  the  continuous  decline  in  State  revenues  led 
to  the  Governor's  decision  to  fund  municipal  fourth 
quarter  Chapter  70  education  local  aid  payments  from 
federal  stimulus  funding. 

A  special  town  meeting  was  held  on  March  9,  2009 
to  balance  the  Town  budget.  General  Government 
operations  were  reduced  by  S500.000  and  the  School 
Department's  budget  was  reduced  by  S600,000. 
Personnel  reductions  took  place  in  the  Assessors', 
Tax  Collector's  and  Town  Clerk  offices;  police  and 
fire  positions  were  eliminated,  along  with  reduc- 
tions in  overtime  expenditures,  thereby  resulting  in 
fewer  police  officers  on  patrol  and  the  closing  of 
one  of  the  five  fire  stations;  library  positions,  ma- 
terials, and  hours  of  operation  were  curtailed.  The 


School  Department  eliminated  three  central  admin- 
istration positions;  reduced  expenditures  on  books, 
supplies,  and  technology;  curtailed  custodial  services, 
and  terminated  fourteen  positions.  By  the  end  of  the 
year,  the  total  number  of  full-time  equivalent  positions 
employed  by  the  Town  had  been  reduced  by  46,  which 
was  an  almost  5%  reduction. 

State  Reimbursement  for  the  High  School  Renovation 
and  Expansion  Project 

The  Town  received  $8,739,542  in  reimbursement  from 
the  Massachusetts  School  Building  Authority  for  the 
S18  million  Chelmsford  High  School  renovation  and 
expansion  project.  The  high  school  construction  was 
the  largest  portion  of  the  S31  million  high  school  and 
middle  schools  project  that  was  approved  by  the  voters 
in  2004.  The  Town  qualified  for  a  56.3 1%  reimburse- 
ment rate.  The  School  Building  Committee,  School 
Committee,  Town  Accountant,  and  other  town  officials 
worked  diligently  over  the  past  five  years  to  make  this 
project  a  reality  and  to  obtain  reimbursement  for  the 
Town. 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Town  Manager 


Capital  Investment 

Despite  the  difficult  financial  times,  the  Town  main- 
tained its  investment  in  its  capital  facilities  and  infra- 
structure. The  high  school  stairwell  was  reconstructed 
at  a  cost  of  $679,700.  Enclosing  the  stairwell  im- 
proved the  flow  of  students  throughout  the  building 
during  periods  of  inclement  weather.  This  project  also 
improved  security  at  the  high  school  by  reducing  the 
number  of  outside  entrances  into  the  building. 

At  the  2009  Spring  Annual  Town  Meeting,  the  Town 
appropriated  $230,000  in  Community  Preservation 
Funds  to  acquire  80,000  square-feet  of  land  on  Pond 
Street  from  the  South  Chelmsford  Village  Improvement 
Association.  This  purchase  permanently  protected  the 
beach  area  along  Heart  Pond.  The  Town  also  obtained 
a  boat  launch,  as  well  as  a  parking  area  and  additional 
open  space  across  the  roadway.  This  valuable  piece  of 
open  space  directly  abuts  the  newly-constructed  Bruce 
Freeman  Rail  Trail. 

Construction  of  the  Bruce  Freeman  Rail  Trail  pro- 
gressed throughout  Fiscal  Year  2009.  Although  not 
completed  until  August  2009,  throughout  the  past 
fiscal  year  many  residents  and  visitors  to  the  com- 
munity were  walking  and  bicycling  along  the  partially 
completed  5.2  mile  Chelmsford  portion  of  the  rail  trail 
during  the  construction  process. 


December  11.  2008  Ice  Storm 

A  severe  ice  storm  hit  the  Town  beginning  on  the  eve- 
ning of  December  11,  2008.  By  the  following  morn- 
ing, the  resulting  tree  damage  closed  or  obstructed  40% 
of  the  town's  roadways  and  left  85%  of  the  residents 
without  electricity.  Fortunately,  a  few  months  prior  to 
the  ice  storm,  the  Town  had  subscribed  to  a  telephone 
emergency  notification  system  implementation  that 
was  able  to  place  2,000  calls  per  minute  to  residents  in 
order  to  keep  them  aware  of  the  disaster  recovery.  All 
roads  and  power  was  restored  within  five  days  follow- 
ing the  ice  storm.  A  temporary  shelter  at  the  Senior 
Center  housed  38  overnight  residents  during  the  first 
night  of  the  recovery  period.  The  Town  utilized  its 
emergency  generators  to  maintain  sewerage  flow  and 
worked  with  the  water  districts  to  maintain  water  sup- 
ply for  residential  service  and  fire  suppression  needs. 
The  Town  expended  $240,000  for  the  initial  response 
to  the  ice  storm.  By  the  end  of  the  fiscal  year,  the 
town-wide  tree  and  brush  cleanup  more  than  doubled 
this  initial  response  cost.  Fortunately,  by  partnering 
with  neighboring  communities  and  our  state  and  fed- 
eral legislative  delegation,  the  Town  was  able  to  obtain 
a  75%  reimbursement  from  the  federal  government. 
The  response  to  the  ice  storm  was  a  great  example 
of  the  Town's  emergency  management  team  pulling 
together  to  successfully  address  an  unexpected  public 
safety  crisis. 


The  reuse  of  the  Town  Hall  and  the  North  Town  Hall 
came  under  serious  consideration  during  Fiscal  Year 
2009.  The  Chelmsford  Housing  Authority  made  a 
public  proposal  to  convert  the  two  buildings  into  hous- 
ing for  veterans  and  senior  citizens.  The  strong  public 
sentiment  against  losing  the  ownership  and  use  of  these 
two  historic  buildings  resulted  in  the  Chelmsford  Hous- 
ing Authority's  withdrawal  of  its  proposal.  This  was 
followed  by  the  appointment  of  a  five-member  Town 
Halls  Utilization  Study  Committee  to  examine  the 
long-term  viable  operational  uses  for  the  buildings. 


Once  again,  I  would  like  to  express  my  appreciation 
to  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Selectmen;  the  other 
Town  officials,  employees,  and  volunteers  of  the  Town; 
Chelmsford  residents;  and  the  business  community  for 
their  support  during  the  past  fiscal  year  to  me  and  to 
the  many  dedicated  people  who  served  this  community. 
Although  Fiscal  Year  2009  was  a  difficult  financial 
period,  everyone  pulled  together  to  meet  the  challenges 
that  arose  before  us. 

Paul  E.  Cohen 
Town  Manager 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Town  Administration 


Finance  Department 

John  Sousa ,  Jr. 
Finance  Director 
Treasurer  &  Collector 


FY2009  was  an  exceptionally  difficult  year  as  the  global 
recession  and  financial  market  crisis  affected  the  finances 
of  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts  and  the  Town 
of  Chelmsford.  In  January  2009,  Governor  Patrick  ap- 
proved "9C"  reductions  in  state  aid  to  all  municipalities  in 
response  to  sharp  declines  in  state  tax  revenue  collections. 
For  Chelmsford,  this  resulted  in  a  reduction  of  S6 15,651 
in  state  aid,  the  Town's  second  largest  revenue  source. 
Local  receipts  were  impacted  by  a  33%  decline  in  interest 
income  earned  on  the  Town's  investments  due  to  a  series 
of  interest  rate  reductions  by  the  Federal  Reserve  and  a 
4%  decline  in  Motor  Vehicle  Excise  tax  revenue  from  the 
prior  fiscal  year.  Motor  Vehicle  Excise  revenues  were 
affected  by  record  declines  in  new  vehicle  sales  resulting 
from  rising  unemployment  and  tighter  credit  standards. 
The  Town's  property  tax  collection  rate  remained  strong 
at  98.7%. 

The  Finance  Team  developed  a  budget  balancing  plan  for 
FY09  to  cope  with  declining  revenues  and  unforeseen 
expenditure  increases  for  items  including  a  snow  and  ice 
removal  deficit  of  S620,000  due  to  stormier  than  usual 
winter  season.    The  budget  balancing  plan  approved 
by  Special  Town  Meeting  on  March  9,  2009  included  a 
combination  of  S1.1M  of  budget  reductions  across  nearly 
every  department  and  a  transfer  of  SI.  1M  from  the  stabili- 
zation fund.  Without  a  stabilization  transfer  and  eight 
months  into  the  fiscal  year,  S2.2M  of  budget  reductions 
would  have  resulted  in  catastrophic  reductions  or  elimina- 
tion of  basic  municipal  services.  The  approved  budget 
reduction  plan  resulted  in  the  unavoidable  mid-year  layoff 
of  both  General  Government  and  School  employees. 
The  layoffs  affected  a  number  of  Departments  including 
Finance  which  included  the  loss  of  one  clerk's  position 
in  the  Tax  Collector's  Office  and  one  clerk's  position  in 


Treasurer  s  Office  from  left  to  right:  Kim  Pease,  John  Sousa,  Anna 
Griffin,  Diane  Morgan 


the  Assessor's  Office.  In  February,  we  welcomed  Diane 
Morgan  to  the  Tax  Collector's  Office  as  a  result  of  these 
personnel  reductions  and  reassignment  of  clerical  staff. 

The  Town  closed  FY08  with  a  general  fund  balance  of 
S3.2M,  an  increase  of  S 1 .  1M  from  the  prior  year.  At 
the  end  of  FY08,  our  unreserved  general  fund  balance 
increased  S1.0M  to  S2.7M  and  our  stabilization  fund 
balance  decreased  S3  7 1 ,000  to  just  under  SUM.  Total 
available  reserves  of  S4.0M,  combining  the  unreserved 
general  fund  balance  and  our  stabilization  fund,  were 
approximately  3.7%  of  budget  at  fiscal  year  end.  Health 
insurance  and  pension  benefit  costs  accounted  for  15.9% 
of  the  total  FY09  operating  budget. 

Stabilization  reserves  equaled  1.2%  of  budgeted  operating 
revenues,  which  remains  below  our  fiscal  policy  mini- 
mum target  of  5%.  The  Finance  Team  remains  commit- 
ted to  replenishing  the  stabilization  fund  to  the  5%  level, 
even  during  difficult  economic  conditions,  to  improve  our 
financial  flexibility  and  qualify  for  a  bond  rating  up- 
grade. Toward  this  end,  our  entire  free  cash  certification 
of  S2.2M  for  FY08  was  transferred  into  the  stabilization 
fund  by  Town  Meeting  vote  in  October  2008. 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Finance  Department 


Chelmsford's  unemployment  rate  at  the  end  of  FY08  rose 
to  7.6%,  an  increase  of  over  3%  from  the  prior  year  due  to 
the  ongoing  recession  but  remained  below  the  statewide 
unemployment  rate  of  8.7%.  Assessed  valuation  (AV) 
declined  3.4%  in  FY09  to  5.07  billion  due  to  the  soften- 
ing real  estate  market.  Per  capita  market  value  remained 
strong  at  S 1 50,000  per  capita.  Our  tax  base  remains 
diverse  with  the  10  largest  taxpayers  accounting  for  less 
than  5%  of  total  AV.  Income  levels  remained  strong  with 
median  household  income  equal  to  150%  of  the  national 
level. 

Standard  and  Poor's  considers  the  Town's  overall  debt 
burden  low  at  S  1,240  per  capita  after  accounting  for  state 
reimbursement  toward  a  portion  of  school  debt  and  sewer 
debt  self-support  through  betterments  and  user  charges. 
Amortization  of  existing  debt  is  rapid  with  more  than 
70%  of  principal  being  retired  within  10  years.  Debt 
service  expenditures  remain  manageable  with  FY09  debt 
service  accounting  for  11.9%  of  total  FY09  expenditures. 

The  Town  issued  52,457,090  of  General  Obligation 
Bonds  in  June  to  permanently  finance  our  FY  10  Capital 
Improvement  Plan  and  take  advantage  of  the  low  interest 
rate  environment.  The  Town  also  renewed  S6, 399, 347  of 
short-term  Bond  Anticipation  Notes  (BANs)  for  our  sec- 
ondary school  construction  and  renovation  project  while 
awaiting  reimbursement  from  the  Massachusetts  School 
Building  Authority  for  the  McCarthy  Middle  School 
project. 

Standard  and  Poors  (S&P)  reaffirmed  the  Town's  bond 
rating  of  AA-  in  June  2009  for  the  sale  of  our  bonds  with 
a  stable  outlook.  S&P  assigned  a  rating  of  SP-1  +  for  the 
sale  of  our  BANS,  which  indicates  that  the  Town  pos- 
sesses a  very  strong  capacity  to  pay  debt  service  on  these 
notes.    S&P  maintained  the  Town's  bond  rating  in  con- 
sideration of  the  Town's  high  wealth  and  income  levels, 
continued  growth  of  the  tax  base,  and  moderate  overall 
debt  burden. 

The  Board  is  responsible  for  the  full  and  fair  market 
valuation  of  the  approximate  13,900  real  and  personal 


property  parcels  within  the  community  as  of  January  1st 
of  the  fiscal  year.  It  has  been  the  policy  of  the  Assessors 
to  review  the  valuations  annually  in  order  to  maintain  ac- 
curate and  current  assessments;  a  summary  of  the  analysis 
is  reviewed  by  the  Department  of  Revenue  and  is  critical 
to  the  certification  of  the  tax  rate. 

Assessing  Division 

The  real  estate  valuations  through  CY  2007  showed  signs 
of  a  real  estate  market  that  was  still  dropping.  According- 
ly, valuations  on  single  family  homes  decreased  4%  to  6% 
while  condominiums  also  dropped  depending  on  the  com- 
plex. The  tax  rate  for  the  fiscal  year  rose  from  SI 3.50  in 
FY2008  to  14.07  for  FY2009.  However,  the  Department 
of  Revenue  ranks  communities  hi  to  low  with  respect 
to  average  tax  bills.  In  FY2008  Chelmsford  ranked  62 
with  337  communities  reporting;  in  FY2009  Chelmsford 
ranked  73  with  336  communities  reporting. 
In  addition,  the  Board  is  responsible  for  the  administra- 
tion of  the  30,000  excise  bills  that  are  issued  through 
several  commitments  annually  by  the  Registry  of  Motor 
Vehicles. 

Like  other  offices  within  the  Town  Hall  the  Assessor's 
Office  had  to  say  goodbye  to  a  valued  co-worker  and 
friend.  Susan  McLaughlin  was  let  go  due  to  budget  con- 
straints. Susan  worked  in  the  Assessors  office  for  a  year 
and  a  half  and  her  loss  is  felt  by  her  co-workers  as  well 
as  the  public.  The  Board  thanks  Susan  for  her  service  and 
wishes  her  the  best  of  luck. 

The  Board  would  like  to  take  this  opportunity  to  thank  the 
staff  of  the  Assessor's  office  for  all  their  hard  work  and 
dedication  through  this  trying  year.  The  additional  work 
borne  by  the  remaining  staff  has  been  done  timely  and 
accurately  while  still  maintaining  the  excellent  service  the 
public  has  come  to  expect.  Particular  thanks  go  to  Nancy 
Maher,  Elaine  McBride,  Kathryn  Bianchi,  all  of  whom 
are  invaluable  to  the  operation  of  the  Assessors  office. 
Additionally,  the  work  performed  by  our  senior  workers 
Elaine  Myers,  Eileen  MacDonald  and  Carol  Christian- 
son  can  not  be  overstated.  Their  efforts  were  an  integral 
part  of  the  overall  success  of  the  office.  This  is  not  only 
measured  by  the  quality  of  their  work  but  also  by  their 
positive  attitude. 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  19 


Town  administration 


Finance  Committee 


Mary  Frantz,  Chairman 


The  Finance  Committee  is  composed  of  seven 
members  who  are  appointed  by  the  Town  Modera- 
tor to  staggered  three  year  terms.  The  Committee 
is  the  arm  of  Town  Meeting  whose  primary  mission 
is  to  study  and  make  recommendations  on  the  town 
budget  and  warrant  articles  that  are  to  be  considered 
by  Town  Meeting  Representatives  at  the  April  and 
October  town  meeting,  as  well  as  any  Special  Town 
Meetings. 

Each  Finance  Committee  member  acts  as  a  liaison 
to  various  town  departments  and  boards.  Commit- 
tee liaisons  meet  individually  with  department  heads 
to  review  department  budget  requests.  Meetings  are 
then  scheduled  with  the  full  Committee  (January 
through  March)  to  hear,  analyze  and  discuss  the  de- 
partmental budgets  and  warrant  articles.  The  Com- 
mittee also  meets  weekly  prior  to  Fall  Town  Meet- 
ing and  as  needed  during  the  rest  of  the  year.  Each 
department  or  independent  board  is  given  the  oppor- 
tunity to  present  its  budget  and  respond  to  questions 
and  concerns  raised  by  Committee  members.  The 
Town  Manager  also  presents  his  proposed  budget 
and  capital  improvement  plan  along  with  his  budget 
message  and  supporting  documents  to  the  Finance 
Committee.  Based  on  its  deliberations,  the  Finance 
Committee  makes  a  recommendation  to  Town  Meet- 
ing Representatives  on  the  budget. 

The  Finance  Committee  also  meets  with  petitioners, 
proponents  and  other  interested  parties  with  respect 
to  other  articles  that  are  on  the  Town  Meeting  war- 
rant. After  consideration  of  each  article  the  Commit- 
tee votes  on  its  recommendations.  In  certain  instanc- 
es when  an  article  is  deemed  to  have  no  financial 
implication  to  the  Town,  the  Committee  may  vote  to 
make  "no  recommendation". 


Picture-From  left  to  right  Top  Row-  Dwight  M.  Hayward, 
Timothy  S.  Mcllvenna,  David  F.  Turocy,  Donald  F.  Van  Dyne 
Bottom  Row  -  Jon  H.  Kurland,  Mary  E.  Frantz, 
Vincent  F  Villano 


Finance  Committee  recommendations  are  published 
in  the  Spring  and  Fall  Warrant  books  which  are  sent 
to  Town  Meeting  Representatives  and  available  to 
all  residents.  Additionally,  the  books  include  other 
financial  data  specific  to  the  town. 

Finance  Committee  members  are  also  assigned  as 
liaisons  to  the  Capital  Planning  Committee  and  other 
major  capital  project  committees.  Liaisons  are  re- 
sponsible for  keeping  the  Committee  informed  about 
a  project's  progress  and  financial  status.  The  Com- 
mittee Chairman  and  Vice  Chairman  are  members 
of  the  town  "leadership  team"  which  also  includes 
the  Town  Manager,  the  Superintendent  of  Schools 
and  representatives  of  the  Board  of  Selectmen  and 
School  Committee.  In  addition,  the  Committee  par- 
ticipates in  periodic  joint  meetings  with  the  Board  of 
Selectmen  and  School  Committee. 

Fiscal  year  2009  was  a  busy  year  for  the  Finance 
Committee  in  light  of  the  town's  deteriorating  fiscal 
situation  and  the  scheduling  of  several  Special  Town 
Meetings  to  address  required  budget  adjustments. 


PAGE  20 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Finance  Committee 


Four  year  member  William  Fulton  left  the  Commit- 
tee in  Fall  2008  and  in  January  Timothy  Mcllvenna 
was  appointed  to  the  Committee.  In  November  most 
members  attended  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Associ- 
ation of  Town  Finance  Committees,  where  speakers 
and  workshops  provide  information  on  the  state  and 
local  financial  situation.  Some  members  also  at- 
tended Spring  workshops  dealing  with  budget  issues 
in  the  current  economic  environment. 

The  Committee  would  like  to  thank  clerk,  Pamela 
Morrison  who  keeps  us  on  track  and  does  the  bulk  of 
the  work  in  preparing  our  warrant  books.  We  would 
also  like  to  thank  Town  Manager  Paul  Cohen  for 
his  regular  attendance  at  our  meetings  and  frequent 
updates  on  the  town's  financial  situation. 


Accounting  Office:  Left  to  Right;  Kim  McCarthy,  Darlene  Lussier, 
Joan  Fleury,  Kim  Gorski 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  21 


Town  Administration 


Finance  Department  -  Accounting 


COMBINED  BALANCE  SHEET  -  ALL  FUND  TYPES  AND  ACCOUNT  GROUPS  -  JUNE  30,  2008 

ASSETS: 

GENERAL 

SCHOOL 
CONSTRUCTION 

SEWER 
CONSTRUCTION 

STABILIZATION 

CASH  AND  SHORT-TERM  INVESTMENTS 

$4,831,727 

$289,281 

- 

$662,870 

INVESTMENTS 

- 

- 

- 

600,000 

RECEIVABLES,  NET  OF  UNCOLLECTIBLES: 

REAL  ESTATE  &  PERSONAL  PROPERTY  TAXES 

818,912 

- 

- 

- 

REAL  ESTATE  TAX  DEFERRALS 

251,650 

- 

- 

- 

TAX  LIENS 

683.980 

- 

- 

- 

MOTOR  VEHICLE  EXCISE  TAX 

511,438 

- 

- 

- 

SPECIAL  ASSESSMENTS 

- 

- 

- 

- 

DEPARTMENTAL 

7,585 

- 

- 

- 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL 

10,772,000 

- 

841,127 

- 

TAX  FORCLOSURE 

292,671 

- 

- 

- 

DUE  FROM  OTHER  FUNDS 

- 

- 

- 

- 

TOTAL  ASSETS 

18,169,963 

289,281 

841.127 

1,262.870 

LIABILITIES  AND  FUND  BALANCES: 

WARRANTS  AND  ACCOUNTS  PAYABLE 

818,178 

472,412 

401,322 

- 

ACCRUED  PAYROLL 

444,150 

TAX  REFUNDS  PAYABLE 

179,000 

- 

- 

- 

PAYROLL  WITHHOLDING 

269,585 

- 

- 

- 

ABANDONED  PROPERTY 

119,291 

- 

- 

- 

OTHER  LIABILITIES 

5,350 

- 

- 

- 

DEFERRED  REVENUE 

13,110,980 

- 

- 

- 

DUE  TO  OTHER  FUNDS 

18,829 

- 

1,643,518 

- 

NOTES  PAYABLE 

- 

15,138,889 

- 

- 

TOTAL  LIABILITIES 

14,965,363 

15,611,301 

2.044,840 

- 

FUND  BALANCES: 

FUND  BALANCES  RESERVED  FOR: 

ENCUMBRANCES  AND  CONTINUr^G  APPRO- 
PRATIONS 

500,808 

- 

- 

- 

PERPETUAL  PERMANENT  FUNDS 

- 

- 

- 

- 

UNRESERVED: 

UNDESIGNATED  REPORTED  IN 

- 

- 

GENERAL  FUND 

2,703,792 

- 

- 

- 

SPECIAL  REVENUE  FUNDS 

- 

- 

- 

1,262,870 

CAPITAL  PROJECTS  FUNDS 

- 

(15,322,020) 

(1,203,713) 

- 

PERMANENT  FUNDS 

- 

- 

- 

- 

TOTAL  FUND  BALANCES 

3,204,600 

(15,322,020) 

(1,203,713) 

1,262,870 

TOTAL  LIABILITIES  &  FUND  BALANCES 

18,169,963 

289,281 

841,127 

1,262,870 

PAGE  22 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Finance  Department  -  Accounting  continued 


COMBINED  BALANCE  SHEET  -  ALL  FUND  TYPES  AND  ACCOUNT  GROUPS  -  JUNE  30,  2008 

ASSETS: 

SEWER 
BETTERMENTS 

NONMAJOR  GOVERN- 
MENTAL FUNDS 

TOTALS  GOVERMENTAL 
FUNDS 

CASH  AND  SHORT-TERM  INVESTMENTS 

$4,770,799 

$7,158,521 

$17,713,198 

INVESTMENTS 

6,345,061 

1,123,932 

8,068,993 

RECEIVABLES,  NET  OF  UNCOLLECTIBLES: 

REAL  ESTATE  &  PERSONAL  PROPERTY  TAXES 

- 

11,389 

830,301 

REAL  ESTATE  TAX  DEFERRALS 

- 

- 

251,650 

TAX  LIENS 

- 

- 

683,980 

MOTOR  VEHICLE  EXCISE  TAX 

- 

- 

511,438 

SPECIAL  ASSESSMENTS 

3,820,556 

245,703 

4,066,259 

DEPARTMENTAL 

- 

- 

7,585 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL 

- 

3,005,036 

14,618.163 

TAX  FORCLOSURE 

- 

- 

292,671 

DUE  FROM  OTHER  FUNDS 

1,643,518 

- 

1,643,518 

TOTAL  ASSETS 

16,579,934 

11,544,581 

48,687,756 

LIABILITIES  AND  FUND  BALANCES: 

WARRANTS  AND  ACCOUNTS  PAYABLE 

- 

1,011,823 

2,703,735 

ACCRUED  PAYROLL 

444,150 

TAX  REFUNDS  PAYABLE 

- 

- 

179,000 

PAYROLL  WITHHOLDING 

- 

- 

269,585 

ABANDONED  PROPERTY 

- 

- 

119,291 

OTHER  LIABILITIES 

- 

- 

5,350 

DEFERRED  REVENUE 

3,820,556 

3,262,126 

20,193,662 

DUE  TO  OTHER  FUNDS 

- 

- 

1,662,347 

NOTES  PAYABLE 

- 

- 

15,138,889 

TOTAL  LIABILITIES 

3,820,556 

4,273,949 

40.716.009 

FUND  BALANCES 

FUND  BALANCES  RESERVED  FOR: 

ENCUMBRANCES  AND  CONTINUING  APPRO- 
PRATIONS 

- 

- 

500,808 

PERPETUAL  PERMANENT  FUNDS 

- 

802,345 

802,345 

UNRESERVED: 

UNDESIGNATED  REPORTED  IN 

- 

- 

GENERAL  FUND 

- 

- 

2,703,792 

SPECIAL  REVENUE  FUNDS 

12,759,378 

4,070,582 

18,092,830 

CAPITAL  PROJECTS  FUNDS 

- 

855,855 

(15,669,878) 

PERMANENT  FUNDS 

- 

1,541,850 

1,541,850 

TOTAL  FUND  BALANCES 

12,759,378 

7,270,632 

7,971,747 

TOTAL  LIABILITIES  &  FUND  BALANCES 

16,579,934 

11,544,581 

48.687,756 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  23 


Town  administration 


Employee  Payroll 


LAST  NAME 

FIRST,  SAME 

REGILAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

LAST  NAME. 

FIRST  NAME 

REGILAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

ACCOUNTING 

KANE 

DENNIS 

$36,704.44 

$4,833.13 

$41,537.57 

FLEURY 

JOAN 

$35,330.58 

$408.21 

$35,738.79 

KLEYNEN 

KENNETH 

$36,704.44 

$5,386.22 

$42,090.66 

GORSKJ 

KIMBERLY 

$41,930.33 

$484.53 

$42,414.86 

MCQUAIDE 

SUSAN 

$11,206.29 

$- 

$11,206.29 

LUSSIER 

DARLENE 

$72,208.39 

$834.29 

$73,042.68 

MORASH 

DONALD 

$1.500  00 

$- 

$1,500.00 

MCCARTHY 

KIMBERLY 

$48,778.83 

$1,779.35 

$50,558.18 

WETHERBEE 

PETER 

$1,500.00 

$- 

$1,500.00 

ADA  COORDINATOR 

ZAGZOUG 

ANTHONY 

$16,032.26 

$26,692  78 

$42,725.04 

HICKEY 

RALPH 

$1,500.00 

$- 

$1,500.00 

CEMETERY 

ANIMAL  INSPECTOR 

BOYLE 

DAVID 

$53,674.26 

$5,485.67 

$59,159.93 

MERRILL 

ERJK 

$38,936.20 

$629.90 

$39,566.10 

CAIRES 

PATRICK 

$52,042.03 

$17,167.68 

$69,209.71 

ASSESSORS 

C AIRES 

JORGE 

$13,605.41 

$217.40 

$13,822.81 

BIANCHI 

KATHRYN 

$48,626.06 

$- 

$48,626.06 

DEFREITAS 

JORGE 

$43,427.58 

$9,202.42 

$52,630.00 

MAHER 

NANCY 

$47,474.93 

$3,409.80 

$50,884.73 

DELMORE 

KRISTIN 

$2,250.94 

$- 

$2,250.94 

MCBRJDE 

ELAINE 

$42,201.15 

$1.950  00 

$44, 151.15 

HAZEL 

STEPHEN 

$7,004.65 

$- 

$7,004.65 

MCLAUGHLIN 

SUSAN 

$11,383.36 

$- 

$11,383.36 

MALONE 

RICHARD 

$43,552.92 

$8,093.69 

$51,646.61 

REEN 

FRANK 

$72,185.82 

$834.15 

$73,019  97 

SILVA 

ANDREW 

$3,859.24 

$365.40 

$4,224.64 

A  UXILLIARY  POLICE 

COMMUNITY  DE  VELOPMENT 

CALLAHAN 

TRACEY 

$1,588.60 

$- 

$1,588.60 

BELANSKY 

EVAN 

$75,125.59 

$868.00 

$75,993.59 

CASSELLA 

MICHAEL 

$1,368.64 

$- 

$1,368.64 

GUERT1N 

DARREN 

$42,978.66 

$496.64 

$43,475.30 

COTE 

ROBERT 

$195.52 

$- 

$195.52 

MURPHY 

JANET 

$42,201.15 

$225.00 

$42,426.15 

GOULET 

RONALD 

$439.92 

$- 

$439.92 

DPW /ENGINEERING 

JONES 

BRIAN 

$3,690.44 

$- 

$3,690.44 

COTE 

JOYCE 

$41,591.86 

$- 

$41,591.86 

LINSTAD 

ROLAND 

$22,460.36 

$- 

$22.46036 

JAHNLE 

STEPHEN 

$68,707.95 

$30,741.06 

$99,449.01 

MARTELL 

MICHAEL 

$586.56 

$- 

$586.56 

LUDWIG 

SCOTT 

$57,760.01 

$12,416.04 

$70,176.05 

MELANSON 

CHARLES 

$977.60 

$- 

$977.60 

PEARSON 

JAMES 

$116,142.78 

$11,646.64 

$127,789.42 

MELLO 

RICHARD 

$2,199.60 

$- 

$2,199.60 

1 

PATALANO 

PAUL 

$195.52 

$- 

$195.52 

BEAUL1EU 

GARY 

$48,380.19 

$30,664.6! 

$79,044.80 

RAVANIS 

PETER 

$2,786.16 

$- 

$2,786.16 

BOUDREAU 

AUDIE 

$48,194.00 

$23,607.76 

$71,801.76 

ROSCOE 

RALPH 

$2,932.80 

$- 

$2,932.80 

DEAN 

JULIE  ANNE 

$36,020.22 

$5,206.74 

$41,226,96 

ST.  PIERRE 

RICHARD 

$1,686.36 

$- 

$1,686.36 

EACRETT 

DAVID 

$40,361.78 

$21,095.65 

$61,457.43 

TOUSIGNANT 

LEO 

$3,446.04 

$- 

$3,446.04 

EDWARDS 

BRYAN 

$42,878.89 

$31,437.32 

$74,316.21 

WOESSNER 

KATHRYN 

$464.36 

$- 

$464.36 

ERIKSEN 

JOSEPH 

$66,273.65 

$71,475.57 

$137,749.22 

WOESSNER 

ERNEST 

$- 

$- 

$- 

FERREIRA 

JOHN 

$43,652.77 

$28,789.44 

$72,442.:  1 

XAYACHACK 

TOPPHONEXAY 

$391.04 

$- 

$391.04 

FERREIRA 

LAWRENCE 

$74,982.79 

$80.26796 

$155,250.75 

BOARD  OF  HEALTH 

GREENWOOD 

DENNIS 

$49,329.72 

$47,664.02 

$96,993.74 

DAY 

RICHARD 

$85,869  15 

$6,167.38 

$92,036.53 

GUILMETTE 

JOHN 

$43,193.71 

$15,324.87 

$58,518.58 

MASIELLO 

MARK 

$46,250.17 

$534.83 

$46,785.00 

IRVINE 

DAVID 

$45,922.60 

$26,295.65 

$72,218,2? 

MCCAUL 

CAROLE 

$27,767.97 

$321.75 

$28,089.72 

JENSEN 

RICHARD 

$48,380.19 

$34,378.44 

$82,758.63 

ROSA 

SUSAN 

$51,012.02 

$589.82 

$51,601.84 

KNIGHT 

JAMES 

$48,380.19 

$18,428.75 

$66,808.94 

BOARD  OF  REGISTRARS 

LONG 

JOHN 

$91,358.80 

$41,733.63 

$133,092.43 

DULCHINOS 

MATTHEW 

$250.00 

$- 

$250.00 

PACHECO 

DAVID 

$41,935.30 

$27,861.50 

$69,796.80 

MCCALL 

OLSSON 

BUILDING  INSPECTOR 

BARON 
HAMMOND 

MICHAEL 
JUDITH 

AMY 
SCOTT 

$250.00 

$1,974.24 

$41,591.87 
$34,654.12 

$- 
$- 

$478.13 
$3,703.41 

$250.00 
$1,974.24 

$42.070  00 
$38,357.53 

PALMER 
RYAN 
SILVA 
TYLER 
DPW/  MAINTAINENCE 
LARIVEE 

DAVID 
THOMAS 
DAVID 
DAVID 

ROBERT 

$44,954.22 
$41,935.30 
$45,273.38 
$48,380.19 

$7,241.13 

$39,532.58 
$20,167.56 
$28,594.91 
$26,098.72 

$230.47 

$84,486.80 
$62,102.86 
$73,868.29 
$74,478.91 

$7,471.60 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  24 


Town  Administration 


Employee  Payroll 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

MURPHY 

BERNARD 

$2,728.03 

$2,939.51 

$5,667.54 

SMITH 

GLENN 

$5,642.75 

$312.25 

$5,955.00 

DPW/ PARKS 

JAMROS 

EDWARD 

$55,056.55 

$7,786.66 

$62,843.21 

DPW /SEWER 

BELKAS 

DANIEL 

$65,396.90 

$26,547.02 

$91,943.92 

BOYER 

SHARON 

$35,908.83 

$416.17 

$36,325.00 

CALANDRELLA 

MARY 

$34,621.17 

$106.67 

$34,727.84 

CICCONE 

FRANK 

$55,016.21 

$12,156.07 

$67,172.28 

DASCOLI 

GARY 

$46,250.18 

$3,666.55 

$49,916.73 

GENDRON 

SHANE 

$44,052.70 

$18,501.31 

$62,554.01 

KOBELENZ 

JOHN 

$11,748.57 

$3,300.00 

$15,048.57 

OCZKOWSKJ 

JOSEPH 

$51,051.19 

$10,566.08 

$61,617.27 

ROWSELL 

RICHARD 

$57,801.36 

$2,978.40 

$60,779.76 

SCHNEPPER 

BRUCE 

$57,074.06 

$8,979.93 

$66,053.99 

SCOMIS 

BRIAN 

$38,908.21 

$8,028.78 

$46,936.99 

SILVA 

ROBERT 

$57,801.36 

$6,014.24 

$63,815.60 

VOSNAKJS 

MICHAEL 

$73,990.40 

$17,882.35 

$91,872.75 

DPW /SOLID  WASTE  - 

RECYCLING 

ALMEIDA 

JENNIFER 

$19.64394 

$- 

$19,643.94 

COLBERT 

WINIFRED 

$2,643.60 

$- 

$2,643.60 

FIRE  DEPARTMENT 

ABBOTT 

JOSHUA 

$42,292.73 

$6,076.69 

$48,369.42 

AMUNDSON 

WILLIAM 

$53,192.81 

$19,830.53 

$73,023.34 

BACON 

WILLIAM 

$53,188.44 

$7,678.54 

$60,866.98 

BENNETT 

WILLIAM 

$53,192.81 

$10,318.77 

$63,511.58 

BOERMEESTER 

JAMES 

$69,211.85 

$25,686.83 

$94,898.68 

BOISSEAU 

EDWARD 

$51,667.36 

$6,615.15 

$58,282.51 

BROTHERS 

MICHAEL 

$47,600.92 

$8,169.73 

$55,770.65 

BROTHERS 

CHRISTOPHER 

$53,192.81 

$4,649.01 

$57,841.82 

BROTHERS 

THOMAS 

$53,192.81 

$15,129.03 

$68,321.84 

CAMPBELL 

WILLIAM 

$53,192.81 

$7,137.06 

$60,329.87 

CANCELLA 

JEFFREY 

$53,187.72 

$9,941.30 

$63,129.02 

CHIASSON 

MICHAEL 

$53,192.81 

$3,787.34 

$56,980.15 

CLARKE 

KEVIN 

$53,192.81 

$14,097.60 

$67,290.41 

CONLIN 

FMARK 

$53,189.17 

$8,953.31 

$62,142.48 

COREY 

DANIEL 

$53,189.17 

$7,323.21 

$60,512.38 

CURRAN 

MICHAEL 

$91,631.88 

$9,300.14 

$100,932.02 

DESAULNIER 

MARTHA 

$44,142.93 

$14,227.38 

$58,370.31 

DONOGHUE 

MICHAEL 

$68,92074 

$24,043.55 

$92,964.29 

DONOVAN 

BRUCE 

$53,192.81 

$7,993.06 

$61,185.87 

DUCHARME 

MICHAEL 

$54,186.21 

$8,962.15 

$63,148.36 

DURKIN 

JAMES 

$69,216.58 

$31,642.03 

$100,858.61 

FOSTER 

JESSE 

$53,187.72 

$15,224.42 

$68,412.14 

FUNARO 

DANIEL 

$53,192.81 

$7,072.32 

$60,265.13 

GARDNER 

ROBERT 

$53,192.81 

$9,029.87 

$62,222.68 

LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

HADLEY 

DAVID 

$53,192.81 

$11,820.62 

$65,013.43 

HOULE 

RYAN 

$42,296.01 

$7,569.93 

$49,865.94 

HOULE 

HENRY 

$53,192.81 

$16,933.93 

$70,126.74 

KEELEY 

JAMES 

$58,726.81 

$18,794.54 

$77,521.35 

KEOHANE 

WILLIAM 

$53,192.81 

$10,364.55 

$63,557.36 

KIVLAN 

JOHN 

$53,188.44 

$19,463.31 

$72,651.75 

KOUTSOUFIS 

DANIEL 

$51,667.36 

$5,953.86 

$57,621.22 

LECZYNSKJ 

CYNTHIA 

$53,192.81 

$5,971.91 

$59,164.72 

LEFEBVRE 

DAVID 

$3,795.43 

$6,428.03 

$10,223.46 

LINDSAY 

KEITH 

$50.472.2 1 

$8,424.30 

$58,896.51 

MAHER 

MICHAEL 

$53,192.81 

$8,528.15 

$61,720.96 

MANLEY 

LEO 

$53,192.81 

$25,059.22 

$78,252.03 

MANLEY 

DANIEL 

$53,192.81 

$18,269.15 

$71,461.96 

MERRILL 

LESLIE 

$53,192.81 

$11,931.65 

$65,124.46 

MOODY 

JASON 

$47,600.92 

$4,229.89 

$51,830.81 

NELSON 

MICHAEL 

$53,192.81 

$15,441.77 

$68,634.58 

O'BRIEN 

KEVIN 

$53,189.17 

$12,457.03 

$65,646.20 

PARE 

MARC 

$53,192.81 

$9,830.59 

$63,023.40 

PAROW 

JOHN 

$116,211.24 

$25,816.24 

$142,027.48 

PETERSON 

DONALD 

$52,443.23 

$8,941.98 

$61,385.21 

PHELAN 

CASEY 

$53,192.81 

$6,704.00 

$59,896.81 

REID 

JOHN 

$53,192.8! 

$18,596.7! 

$71,789.52 

R1VARD 

RICK 

$69,216.58 

$25,363.10 

$94,579.68 

ROBINSON 

JOHN 

$53,192.81 

$12,937.72 

$66,130.53 

RYAN 

GARY 

$69,216.58 

$25,139.34 

$94,355.92 

RYAN 

GEORGE 

$53,192.81 

$9,997.80 

$63,190.61 

SCHELLBACH 

WILLIAM 

$49,797.23 

$17,499.83 

$67,297.06 

SHANAHAN 

TIMOTHY 

$53,192.81 

$4,776.45 

$57,969.26 

SHEEHY 

KEVIN 

$53,192.81 

$9,884.47 

$63,077.28 

SOUSA 

JAMES 

$86,529.57 

$24,196.63 

$110,726.20 

STANTON 

BRIAN 

$12,171.85 

$44,440.13 

$56,611.98 

UBELE 

DANIEL 

$53,192.81 

$18,935.83 

$72,128.64 

YOUNG 

MICHAEL 

$51,667.36 

$5,871.02 

$57,538.38 

LIBRARY 

ARSENAULT 

LINDA 

$362.65 

$- 

$362.65 

BARRICELLI 

ROBERTA 

$3,022.39 

$2,618.70 

$5,64  1 .09 

BHAT 

SUPRIYA 

$12,317.34 

$139.73 

$12,457.07 

BROWN 

MARGARET 

$13,409.74 

$517.67 

$13,927.41 

CAMPELLI 

MATTHEW 

$453.76 

$- 

$453.76 

CAPORIZZO 

MARILYN 

$58.03 

$- 

$58.03 

CAREY 

MARILYN 

$982.50 

$- 

$982.50 

CARLSON 

ALYCE 

$4,605.67 

$- 

$4,605.67 

CHAGNON 

SALLY 

$10,153.61 

$283.34 

$10,436.95 

CLARK 

ERIC 

$1,668.00 

$- 

$1,668.00 

CRONIN 

ALYCIA 

$14,669.02 

$- 

$14,669.02 

CROWLEY 

CELESTE 

$27,578.99 

$1,300.00 

$28,878.99 

CRYAN-HICKS 

KATHRYN 

$57,801.36 

$3,486.58 

$61,287.94 

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Employee  Payroll 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGIE AR 

QTHER 

TOTAL 

DELOSSANTOS 

JOSE 

$14,437.11 

$- 

$14,437.11 

DEWS 

ALEXANDRA 

$867.75 

$- 

$867.75 

DIAMOND 

TIFFANY 

$638.83 

$- 

$638.83 

DOBI 

ELLEN 

$5,450.50 

$- 

$5,450.50 

EVANS 

GLYN1S 

$32,634.26 

$1,820.00 

$34,454.26 

FINN 

IRJA 

$133.82 

$- 

$133.82 

FOLEY 

MAUREEN 

$55,912.23 

$1,350.00 

$57,262.23 

FRASSA 

DIANE 

$20,022.02 

$521.34 

$20,543.36 

FREDERICKS 

GEORGIA 

$375.03 

$- 

$375.03 

GADGIL 

RUJUTA 

$2,601.00 

$- 

$2,601.00 

GADGIL 

TRUPTI 

$14,194.30 

$- 

$14,194.30 

GRANT 

KAYLA 

$2.05500 

$- 

$2,055.00 

GRANT 

ANDREA 

$25.373  30 

$586.21 

$25,959.51 

GROVES 

JUNE 

$1.169  25 

$- 

$1.169  25 

HERRMANN 

ELIZABETH 

$88,021  72 

$- 

$88,021  72 

HERZOG 

BRIAN 

$46,235.73 

$534.43 

$46,770.16 

HORAN 

PATRICIA 

$35,591.66 

$- 

$35,591.66 

HUBBARD 

JILL 

$2,749.83 

$- 

$2,749.83 

JEFFREY 

DENNIS 

$782.70 

$- 

$782.70 

JEFFREY 

DENNIS 

$- 

KELLEY 

MAYLEEN 

$3,386.31 

$- 

$3,386.31 

KELLEY 

KARA 

$2,328.45 

$- 

$2,328.45 

KING 

WILLIAM 

$13,116.53 

$139.26 

$13,255.79 

KRJEGER 

REBECCA 

$1,008.00 

$- 

$1,008.00 

KUPEC 

CHRISTOPHER 

$37,687.90 

$8,351.10 

$46,039.00 

LAN  DRY- 

MARYLOU 

$37.65 

$- 

$37.65 

LEAL 

ALDEVINO 

$43,666.45 

$5,164.52 

$48,830.97 

LESSARD 

DEBORAH 

$27,502.38 

$954.00 

$28,456.38 

LONGCHAMP 

CHARLENE 

$21,711,33 

$521.38 

$22,232.71 

LUCAS 

ZOIE 

$1,070.10 

$- 

$1,070.10 

MAFFETONE 

DONNA 

$22,083.30 

$1,155.16 

$23,238.46 

MORRISON 

BARBARA 

$68,707.76 

$- 

$68,707.76 

MORRISSEY 

DEBORAH 

$78.60 

$- 

$78.60 

PRESTON 

LEAH 

$3,864.45 

$- 

$3,864.45 

RAGER 

NANCY 

$55.016  21 

$3,318.58 

$58,334.79 

RANKIN 

BONNIE 

$19,554.83 

$453.34 

$20,008.17 

REIDT 

DAVID 

$19.15^  7S 

$719.58 

$19,877.33 

ROBINSON 

LINDA 

$62,345.92 

$1,950.00 

$64,295.92 

ROCHE-HELMES 

CHRISTINE 

$28,428.78 

$  1 .300.00 

$29,728.78 

SADLIER 

ROBERTA 

$8,516  76 

$713.50 

$9.23026 

SCHULTZ 

LINUS 

$1,432.50 

$- 

$1,432.50 

STACK 

L  CATHERINE 

$18,609.98 

$836.67 

$19,446.65 

THOMAS 

KRISTIN 

$51.29 

$- 

$51.29 

TURCOTTE 

DARLENE 

$3,147.75 

$- 

$3,147.75 

TURCOTTE 

VICKIE 

$49,963.50 

$850  00 

$50,813.50 

WALSH 

EILEEN 

$33,954.52 

$793.34 

$34,747.86 

WARD 

CAITLIN 

$237.00 

$- 

$237.00 

LAST  NAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

WEBB 

LINDA 

$41,368.61 

$2,428.01 

$43,796.62 

ZISCH 

HEIDI 

$3,979.07 

$180.86 

$4,159.93 

MIS         LUTTER 

EDWARD 

$70,425.37 

$- 

$70,425.37 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT 

AHERN 

TODD 

$67,842.44 

$56,525  17 

$124,367.61 

AHERN 

DANIEL 

$85,475.72 

$46,260.23 

$131,735.95 

BEAUDOIN 

GAIL 

$55,498.61 

$42,841  41 

$98,340.02 

BELLISSIMO 

JENNIFER 

$53,944.36 

$23,783.49 

$77,727.85 

BENNETT 

KATHLEEN 

$37,098.65 

$1,426.03 

$38,524.68 

BERNIER 

JEFFREY 

$66,706.86 

$36,348.69 

$103,055.55 

BLODGETT 

JEFF 

$56,101.82 

$39,933.54 

$96,035.36 

BOL'RKE 

TIMOTHY 

$54,895.24 

$14,726.98 

$69,622.22 

CALLAHAN 

JASON 

$41,089.67 

$23,080.35 

$64,170.02 

COOPER 

PAUL 

$70,517.81 

$45,079.41 

$115,597.22 

DARWIN 

BRUCE 

$67,772.22 

$45,598.59 

$113,370.81 

DEFREITAS 

DAVID 

$46,271.91 

$10,974.66 

$57,246.57 

DEMERS 

RICHARD 

$45,141.91 

$13,397.21 

$58,539.12 

DESMOND 

LISA 

$37,654.80 

$4,185.38 

$41,840.18 

DOOLE 

STEVEN 

$44,964.04 

$9,397.46 

$54,361.50 

DUBE 

PHILIP 

$74,290.32 

$56,182.30 

$130,472.62 

FADER 

FRANK 

$41,930.33 

$710.64 

$42,640.97 

FOX 

DONNA 

$40,416.27 

$1,837.50 

$42,253.77 

FREDERICKS 

STEPHEN 

$57,747.51 

$45,118.58 

$102,866.09 

GAM AC HE 

JOSEPH 

$71,885.61 

$38,616.63 

$110,502.24 

GOFFIN 

JOHN 

$46,787.40 

$8,666.27 

$55,453.67 

GOGUEN 

DANIEL 

$46,866.95 

$14,712.45 

$61,579.40 

GOODE 

TIMOTHY 

$40,625.05 

$27.42 

$40,652.47 

GOODE 

FRANCIS 

$70,577.18 

$54,532.86 

$125,110.04 

GRANT 

MARY  JANE 

$44,142.93 

$1,950.00 

$46,092,93 

HALL 

SANDRA 

$39,003.90 

$843.75 

$39.84765 

HANNAGAN 

GARY 

$71,589.85 

$51,416.96 

$123,006.81 

HANSCOM 

JASON 

$52,304.12 

$34.5 1 7.50 

$86,821.62 

HANSCOM 

KIM 

$38,754.60 

$1,721.45 

$40,476.05 

HAWKINS 

STEVEN 

$43,438.03 

$19,238.28 

$62,676.31 

KELLY 

FRANCIS 

$68,293.36 

$11,608.79 

$79,902.15 

KOCH 

CARL 

$37,626.18 

$163.02 

$37,789.20 

LEO 

DAVID 

$59,440.67 

$42,827.55 

$102,268.22 

LOPILATO 

ANDREW 

$33,581.67 

$17,454.05 

$51,035.72 

MACKENZIE 

DAVID 

$55,836.54 

$41,080.44 

$96,916.98 

MCGEOWN 

PETER 

$51,558.12 

$15,772.72 

$67,330.84 

MCGEOWN 

JOHN 

$57,960.17 

$21,210.64 

$79,170.81 

MULLEN 

BRIAN 

$56,149.56 

$34,855.23 

$91,004.79 

MURPHY 

ROBERT  J 

$59,652.60 

$49.516  06 

$109.168  66 

MURPHY 

JAMES 

$112,799.56 

$36,168.14 

$148,967.70 

POOR 

JOHN 

$36,760.80 

$11,190.83 

$47,951.63 

POOR 

JASON 

$39,008.01 

$37,578.58 

$76,586.59 

QUINN 

EDWARD 

$75,598.21 

$55,506.11 

$131,104.32 

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Town  Administration 


Employee  Payroll 


LAST  NAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

REID 

DANIEL 

$55,054.33 

$38,639.79 

$93,694.12 

RICHARD 

BRIAN 

$50,069  IX 

$19,538.77 

$69,607.95 

RICHARDSON 

PAUL 

$53,865.75 

$27,913.32 

$81,779.07 

ROARK 

JOHN 

$85,806.23 

$37,704.04 

$123,510.27 

ROONEY 

E  MICHAEL 

$68,026.16 

$12,467.59 

$80,493.75 

SEMINATORE 

CHRISTIAN 

$42,226.15 

$13,877.64 

$56,103.79 

SMITH 

EDWARD 

$88,648.65 

$51,165.60 

$139,814.25 

SPENCE 

COLIN 

$89,277.36 

$57,533.41 

$146,810.77 

SPINAZOLA 

ANTHONY 

$55,531.61 

$9,866.04 

$65,397.65 

SPINNEY 

JAMES 

$90,323.32 

$56,869.98 

$147,193.30 

SULLIVAN 

DANIEL 

$46,245.86 

$15,515.92 

$61,761.78 

SWIFT 

SEAN 

$17,609.93 

$2,293.96 

$19,903.89 

TAYS 

JONATHAN 

$23,708.64 

$5,589.31 

$29,297.95 

TEEHAN 

FRANCIS 

$6,69562 

$3,546.50 

$10,242.12 

TINE 

DAVID 

$53,735.90 

$22,420.75 

$76,156.65 

TYROS 

GEORGE 

$56,229.35 

$29,518.75 

$85,748.10 

TYROS 

REBECCA 

$53,996.12 

$16,592.64 

$70,588.76 

UBELE 

SCOTT 

$101,109.47 

$39,656.71 

$140,766.18 

VAUGHAN 

WILLIAM 

$45,141.92 

$5,098.21 

$50,240.13 

WALSH 

CRAIG 

$58,130.22 

$37,233.95 

$95,364.17 

WHITE 

GARY 

$53,891.45 

$436.70 

$54,328.15 

ZAHER 

CHRISTOPHER 

$54,824.71 

$15,862.95 

$70,687.66 

ZIMINSKY 

NICHOLAS 

$29,768.28 

$16,222.86 

$45,991.14 

PL  BLIC  FACILITIES 

AMIRO 

ROBERT 

$25,336.64 

$3,304.36 

$28,641.00 

BOISVERT 

RANDY 

$35,657.44 

$3,956X3 

$39,614.27 

BUNTEL 

THOMAS 

$51,906.46 

$6,393.22 

$58,299.68 

CINCEVICH 

NICKOLASJR 

$44,057.88 

$3,401.76 

$47,459.64 

DUCHENEAU 

RICHARD 

$46,917.57 

$9,601.31 

$56,518.88 

HART 

PAUL 

$7,938.72 

$762.45 

$8,701.17 

LUCE 

RICHARD 

$12,364.80 

$1,187.42 

$13,552.22 

MILOTTE 

ROGER 

$44,339.88 

$2,600.39 

$46,940.27 

O'NEILL 

JOHN 

$6,140.00 

$- 

$6,140.00 

PARZIALE 

EVAN 

$864.00 

$- 

$864.00 

PELKEY 

RODNEY 

$38,311.36 

$2,019.15 

$40,330.51 

PERSICHETTI 

GARY 

$95,277.69 

$1,100.83 

$96,378.52 

PORTER 

BRENDAN 

$2,137.50 

$- 

$2,137.50 

RALLS 

JOSEPH 

$46,917.57 

$2,767.36 

$49,684.93 

SMITH 

SHARON 

$36,552.78 

$80.50 

$36,633.28 

TAYLOR 

JEFFREY 

$46,507.88 

$4,411.76 

$50,919.64 

VAN  LANDE- 

STEPHEN 

$43,923.88 

$2,184.78 

$46,108.66 

GHEM 

RECORDISG  SECRETARIES 

BELDEN  DEBRA 

GARVIN  PATRICE 

MERRILL  VIVIAN 

MORRISON  PAMELA 


$3,15441 

$- 

$726.77 

$- 

$4,284.24 

$- 

$2,289.72 

$■ 

$3,15441 
$726.77 
$4,284.24 
$2,289.72 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TQTAL 

RECREA  TION  /  SEASONAL 

M1NK.LE 

MURIEL 

$94.29 

$1,082.60 

$1,176.89 

RIOS 

SANTIAGO 

$1,216.00 

$- 

$1,216.00 

SENIOR  CENTER 

ALCORN 

MARY 

$- 

$1,951.63 

$1,951.63 

CLAYTON 

ROBERT 

$6,356.96 

$391.24 

$6,748.20 

DEAR 

ELENA 

$24,113.39 

$1,045.39 

$25,158.78 

DESROSIERS 

LINDA 

$44,299.72 

$2,670.75 

$46,970.47 

DUPUIS 

RITA 

$898.84 

$- 

$898.84 

ELLSWORTH 

MARGARET 

$18,264.31 

$- 

$18,264.31 

ERICKSON 

SANDRA 

$30,290.30 

$- 

$30,290.30 

ESPERANZA 

ALFRED 

$7,546.80 

$223.78 

$7,770.58 

FADER 

LINNEA 

$35,579.46 

$1,560.00 

$37,139.46 

HOBBS 

DONNA 

$16,325.03 

$486.55 

$16.811. 5X 

KEANE 

PATRICIA 

$44,265.76 

$2,217.20 

$46,482.96 

KUCZWARA 

EDWARD 

$5,558.27 

$284.81 

$5,843.08 

LIAKOS 

ARTHUR 

$5,304.22 

$51.29 

$5,355.51 

MAJOR 

LORRAINE 

$22,263.44 

$1,342.21 

$23,605.65 

MALESKJ 

JOHN 

$42,320.59 

$2,569.87 

$44,890.46 

MCTEAGUE 

MICHAEL 

$3,218.17 

$- 

$3,218.17 

MULLEN 

RICHARD 

$7,226.23 

$- 

$7,226.23 

NORMANDY 

COLLEEN 

$41,153.53 

$242.26 

$41,395.79 

O'BRAM 

THOMAS 

$117.24 

$- 

$117.24 

PRIEST 

LORRAINE 

$13,570.16 

$- 

$13,570.16 

REEDER 

JODI 

$23.313  79 

$- 

$23,313.79 

RYDER 

DIANA 

$65,396.90 

$688.53 

$66,085.43 

STACHOWICZ 

EMELIE 

$2,968.15 

$- 

$2,968.15 

TREPANIER 

BECKY 

$14,365.14 

$- 

$14,365.14 

TELEMEDIA 

HEINRICH 

KURT 

$9,263.78 

$279.42 

$9,543.20 

PEDULLA 

PETER 

$44,052.70 

$509.06 

$44,561.76 

PETERSON 

THOMAS 

$57,801.36 

$12,165.69 

$69,967.05 

SCOTT 

MATTHEW 

$89,782.15 

$6,452.24 

$96,234.39 

TAR1 

VILLU 

$51,087.73 

$2,131.17 

$53,218.90 

TOWN  CLERK 

COMEAU 

MARY-JANE 

$11,908.30 

$1,627.77 

$13,536.07 

DELANEY 

ELIZABETH 

$74,899.65 

$4,963.12 

$79,862.77 

GILET 

BERNADETTE 

$37,480.88 

$3,919.47 

$4 1 .400.35 

LEGRAND 

RAYMONDE 

$46,283.29 

$5,246.21 

$51,529.50 

TOWN MANA GER  'S  OFFICE 

COHEN 

PAUL 

$135,048.50 

$7,562.07 

$142,610.5" 

CURRIER 

MARIAN 

$59,324.23 

$4.05 1 .96 

$63,376.19 

DZUR1S 

PATRICIA 

$48,626.06 

$- 

$48,626.06 

PARZIALE 

JEANNE 

$67,031.69 

$3,032.52 

$70,064.21 

TREASURER  S  OFFICE 

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Employee  Payroll 


LASTS  Wlli 

FIRST  SAME 

RECLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REG L LAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

GRIFFIN 

ANNA 

$43,274.67 

$1,712.50 

$44,987.17 

RINES 

GAIL 

$88,100.48 

$- 

$88,100.48 

LAMBERT 

CAROL 

$22,807.37 

$601.33 

$23,408.70 

RYAN 

MARILYN 

$21,257.40 

$750.00 

$22,007.40 

MANAHAN 

MELANIE 

$23,467.76 

$184.82 

$23,652.58 

SANTOS 

MICHELLE 

$43,208.44 

$- 

$43,208.44 

MORGAN 

DIANE  MARIE 

$36,729.63 

$1,350.00 

$38,079.63 

STEADMAN 

BONNIE 

$39,106.88 

$- 

$39,106.88 

PEASE 

KIM 

$44,399.35 

$347.86 

$44,747.21 

SUN 

NICHOLAS 

$49,621.00 

$- 

$49,621.00 

SOUSA 

JOHN 

$89,782.15 

$1,037.34 

$90.81949 

TIANO 

FRANK 

$104,153.01 

$- 

$104,153.01 

ZULUAGA 

MARIA 

$15,403.99 

$- 

$15,403.99 

TOPPAN 

DORINDA 

$61,690.59 

$- 

$61,690.59 

VETERAN'S  AGENT 

VILLENEUVE 

JUDITH 

$36,160.02 

$650.00 

$36,810.02 

JACKSON 

REGINA 

$52,36503 

$1,579.34 

$53,944.37 

WHELAN 

CAROL 

$40,591  14 

$- 

$40,591.14 

YEOMAN 

DONALD 

$169,537.42 

$- 

$169,537.42 

BYAM  ELEMENTARY  SCHOOL 

OF             1    TZ 

'                     I  ^ 

~  ^  n 

f  f 

ALLARD 

DONNA 

$63,566.63 

$300.00 

$63,866.63 

School  E 

mplo\ 

iee  P 

ayro 

11 

BABSON 

KRISTIN 

$60,995.97 

$1,075.00 

$62,070.97 

BARALDI 

MARIE 

$1,417.02 

$- 

$1,417.02 

BARBOUR 

MEGHAN 

$55,731.55 

$1.075  00 

$56,806.55 

LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

RECl LAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

BARRETT 

BEVERLY 

$19,689.05 

$- 

$19,689.05 

ADMINISTRATION  OFFICE 

BENTLEY 

ALISON 

$16,317.31 

$- 

$16,317.31 

BABCOCK 

MICHAEL 

$40,753.65 

$- 

$40,753.65 

BLAKE 

ANNE 

$1,574.35 

$- 

$1,574.35 

BATTLE 

BERNARD 

$18,600.04 

$- 

$18,600.04 

BLUMBERG 

JANE 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

BOUCHER 

DONNA 

$43,286.10 

$89.85 

$43,375.95 

BRAWN 

LYNDA 

$70,125.38 

$3,680.00 

$73,805.38 

BREEN 

EDWARD 

$80,765.10 

$- 

$80,765.10 

CAMACHO 

DEBORAH 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

CHANG 

CHARLES 

$67,568.02 

$- 

$67,568.02 

CARSON 

SARAH 

$54.360  91 

$1,075.00 

$55,435.91 

CRUICKSHANK 

ROBERT 

$121,208.88 

$- 

$121,208.88 

CASTONGUAY 

MARY 

$17,399.46 

$824.00 

$18.223  46 

DEMONT 

MARY 

$34,033.05 

$1,674.00 

$35,707.05 

CIULLA 

REBECCA 

$20,233.39 

$824.00 

$21,057.39 

DOWD 

ANGELA 

$5,313.10 

$1,329.00 

$6,642.10 

CORLISS 

KRJSTINE 

$5,743.80 

$500.58 

$6,244.38 

FLAGG  ROSS 

ANDREA 

$9,341.98 

$27.50 

$9,369.48 

CORMACK- 

MARIE 

$67,872.17 

$1,162.00 

$69,034.17 

FOLEY 

DONNA 

$88,100.48 

$3,830.00 

$91,930.48 

O'DONNELL 

FORSTER 

BRUCE 

$104,907.00 

$- 

$104,907.00 

COSTELLO 

BARBARA 

$63,567.17 

$1,736.00 

$65,303.17 

GENNARO 

JANE 

$49.62 1 .00 

$- 

$49,62 1 .00 

CUIPA 

KATELYN 

$60,886.81 

$- 

$60,886.81 

GILMAN 

KENNETH 

$49,357.10 

$700.00 

$50,057.10 

DAY 

CATHY 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

HEFFERNAN 

LISA 

$40,911.00 

$- 

$40,911.00 

DELAIRE 

NIC  HOLE 

$47,833.12 

$1,957.00 

$49,790.12 

HINCKLEY 

CHRIS 

$57,010.98 

$- 

$57,010.98 

DISHMON 

MARJORIE 

$- 

$400  00 

$400  00 

HUSSEY 

DONNA 

$90,248.99 

$400.00 

$90,648.99 

DOSSIN 

ANNE 

$31,906.42 

$- 

$31,906.42 

JOHNSTON 

PATRICIA 

$45,398.08 

$- 

$45,398.08 

DUBRAY 

DEBORAH 

$73,553.17 

$715.20 

$74,268.37 

KJTTREDGE 

JOHN 

$87,026.03 

$- 

$87,026.03 

FARREN 

MARIANNE 

$16,317.31 

$- 

$16,317.31 

KOCH 

LINDA 

$33,627.75 

$- 

$33,627.75 

FAY 

DEBORAH 

$45,198.85 

$1,162.20 

$46,361.05 

LACAVA 

MICHAEL 

$87,026.02 

$1,000.00 

$88.02602 

FEENEY 

KATHRYN 

$53,098.65 

$5,675.00 

$58,773.65 

LEAVTS 

DEBRA 

$2,272.59 

$155.61 

$2,428.20 

FIORE 

HEATHER 

$21,282.00 

$- 

$21,282.00 

MARK 

JOSHUA 

$5,433.00 

$- 

$5,433.00 

FIORE 

HEATHER 

$8,059  64 

$- 

$8,059.64 

MAZZA 

KAREN 

$137,949.96 

$- 

$137,949.96 

FITZGERALD 

PATRICIA 

$67,872.17 

$1,315.00 

$69,187.17 

MCCORMICK 

STELLA 

$15,062.21 

$550.00 

$15,612.21 

FLANAGAN 

CAROLYN 

$- 

$175.20 

$175.20 

MINUTOLO 

JOHN 

$23,917.20 

$- 

$23,917.20 

FOTTLER 

MELODY 

$6,677.16 

$- 

$6,677.16 

MORIN  STEERE 

HEIDI 

$26,902.20 

$650.00 

$27,552.20 

GARLAND 

MELISSA 

$42,564.80 

$- 

$42,564.80 

NORMANDY 

LINDA 

$17,593.80 

$- 

$17,593.80 

GAUDINO 

DIANE 

$11,410.56 

$13.88 

$11,424.44 

O'KEEFE 

BARBARA 

$32,844.27 

$- 

$32,844.27 

GILMORE 

JANE 

$98,388.92 

$- 

$98,388.92 

OUELLETTE 

MARK 

$59,121.92 

$- 

$59,121.92 

GRJDLEY 

MELISSA 

$47,833.12 

$- 

$47,833.12 

PAPAS 

DEMETRA 

$36,787.76 

$- 

$36,787.76 

GRUDINSK1 

AMANDA 

$25,872.40 

$- 

$25,872.40 

PAGE  28 

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Town  Administration 


Employee  Payroll 


USTX4.ME 

FIRST  NAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

GUPTA 

MAYA 

$176.70 

$- 

$176.70 

HARRIS 

■CATHERINE 

$47,833.12 

$- 

$47,833.12 

HICKS 

MEGHANNE 

$53.09865 

$- 

$53,098.65 

JOOS 

DARLEEN 

$72,248.98 

$- 

$72,248.98 

KELLY 

LINDA 

$16,754.40 

$922.00 

$17,676.40 

KRAFSIG 

JENNIFER 

$58,364.89 

$3,387.20 

$61,752.09 

KULIS 

LORJ 

$62,077.21 

$- 

$62,077.21 

LANDINE 

JENNIFER 

$17,572.01 

$1,516.31 

$19,088.32 

LAWLER 

ROSEMAR1E 

$634.34 

$- 

$634.34 

LEGG 

JANET 

$22,610.82 

$- 

$22,610.82 

LEMIEUX 

MAUREEN 

$15,431.58 

$- 

$15,431.58 

MACARTHUR 

DAWN 

$2,755.04 

$2,160.45 

$4,915.49 

MACKEY 

ROGER 

$35,950.58 

$1,568.03 

$37,518.61 

MADDEN 

BARBARA 

$16,486.26 

$- 

$16,486.26 

MAGUIRE 

ELEN 

$42,564.80 

$- 

$42,564.80 

MALOOF 

CHRISTINE 

$70,125.38 

$600.00 

$70,725.38 

MARINARO 

LINDA 

$7,115.69 

$- 

$7,115.69 

MARSH 

KRISTY 

$55,731.55 

$- 

$55,731.55 

MCDERMOTT 

VALERIE 

$15,953.22 

$- 

$15,953.22 

MURPHY 

STELLA 

$9,403.86 

$1,017.60 

$10,421.46 

NASH 

KRISTINA 

$40,470.45 

$- 

$40,470.45 

O'GORMAN 

MARY 

$60,995.97 

$- 

$60,995.97 

PAPPAFAGOS 

MARGARET 

$67,871.00 

$2,940.00 

$70,811.00 

PAROYIAN 

EMMA 

$7,098.12 

$473.21 

$7,571.33 

QUINN 

PATRICIA 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

RATHJE 

PATRICIA 

$3,398.88 

$- 

$3,398.88 

RIPA 

CORINNE 

$16,317.31 

$- 

$16,317.31 

SAP1ENZA 

KIMBERLY 

$20,884.32 

$- 

$20,884.32 

SAVOIE 

HENRY 

$39,377.20 

$9,396.16 

$48,773.36 

SAWYER 

DAWN 

$53,098.65 

$- 

$53,098.65 

STUART 

DIANNE 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

SULLIVAN 

LAUREN 

$40,489.36 

$- 

$40,489.36 

THOMAS-BOYLE 

LISA 

$67,872.17 

$1,075.00 

$68,947.17 

TICHES 

RENEE 

$63,567.17 

$2,898.00 

$66,465.17 

WEICK 

DENA 

$60,995.97 

$53.64 

$61,049.61 

WOODS 

LORJ 

$- 

$23.60 

$23.60 

CENTER  ELEMENTARY  SCHOOL 

ALVES 

MADALENA 

$70,125.38 

$581.00 

$70,706.38 

ANDRICOPOULOS 

GERALDINE 

$13,163.16 

$1,829.67 

$14,992.83 

BABON 

WENDY 

$70,125.38 

$1,961.68 

$72,087.06 

CAFFELLE 

MARY 

$31,347.06 

$750.00 

$32,097.06 

CARTER 

KATHLEEN 

$67,872.17 

$1,075.00 

$68,947.17 

COLE 

LAUREN 

$20,143.31 

$1,096.81 

$21,240.12 

CONNOLLY 

ELAINE 

$66,475.15 

$- 

$66,475.15 

COTTER 

DIANNE 

$63,628.27 

$- 

$63,628.27 

CROWELL 

EILEEN 

$63,567.17 

$2,951.50 

$66,518.67 

CUNNINGHAM 

ALICIA 

$60,995.97 

$1,734.16 

$62,730.13 

LAST  X AM  E 

FIRST  SAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

DANIELI 

ELIZABETH 

$15,788.05 

$13.88 

$15,801.93 

DARWIN 

LISA 

$16,317.31 

$- 

$16,317.31 

DESNOYERS 

TERRIE 

$20,089.87 

$277.76 

$20,367.63 

DOOLEY 

SUSAN 

$65,133.30 

$3,364.64 

$68,497.94 

ERRGONG- 

MEGAN 

$35,090.47 

$2,320.00 

$37,410.47 

WEIDER 

FAHEY 

PAULA 

$15,547.12 

$178.66 

$15,725.78 

FAHY 

KATHY 

$66,475.15 

$- 

$66,475.15 

FAY 

ELIZABETH 

$17,572.01 

$692.31 

$18,264.32 

FEE 

SANDRA 

$47,833.12 

$346.50 

$48,179.62 

FRITZ 

JANET 

$72,811.32 

$- 

$72,811.32 

FYTEN 

ANN  MARIE 

$- 

$766.75 

$766.75 

GARERI 

MICHELLE 

$7,024.86 

$- 

$7,024.86 

GOLDSTEIN 

JENNIFER 

$53,098.39 

$1,315.00 

$54,413.39 

GOPEN 

JONATHAN 

$55,362.97 

$2.08320 

$57,446.17 

GRAFF 

PATRICIA 

$7,206.89 

$- 

$7,206.89 

HAMLIN 

MARK 

$38,932.48 

$16,314.94 

$55,247.42 

HAMLIN 

JOYCE 

$37,637.60 

$5,691.74 

$43,329  34 

HENRY-COLE 

SALLY 

$84,705.25 

$5,138.56 

$89,843.81 

HILL 

KIMBERLY 

$16,503.58 

$- 

$16,503.58 

HOGAN 

SARAH 

$60,995.97 

$- 

$60,995.97 

JORDAN 

CINDY 

$64,059.96 

$- 

$64,059.96 

KALABOKIS 

BETHANY 

$9,072.32 

$- 

$9,072.32 

KNIGHT 

BARBARA 

$47,833.12 

$1,075.00 

$48,908.12 

LABLONDE 

MARY  ANN 

$16,712.56 

$461.54 

$17,174.10 

LEFEBVRE 

KIM 

$16,418.32 

$14.21 

$16,432.53 

LOISELLE 

SHERRY 

$- 

$462.83 

$462.83 

LOMICKA 

BARBARA 

$17,225.10 

$600.00 

$17,825.10 

MACKINNON 

SUSAN 

$67,871.00 

$- 

$67,871.00 

MALONEY 

KATHLEEN 

$69,354.96 

$1,736.00 

$71,090  96 

MARA 

KIMBERLY 

$58,364.89 

$- 

$58,364.89 

MARCOTTE 

SHARON 

$17,006.01 

$- 

$17,006.01 

MARENGHI 

ROBERTA 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

MARMO 

ANDREA 

$55,731.55 

$- 

$55,731.55 

MCCAUL 

LINDA 

$8,659.80 

$- 

$8,659.80 

MCELHINNEY 

DONNA 

$7.35246 

$350.00 

$7,702.46 

MCMAHAN 

MARIA 

$7,206.89 

$1,290.79 

$8,497.68 

MCTEAGUE 

JAN 

$76,333.30 

$2,736.00 

$79,069.30 

MINER 

SUSAN 

$16,503.58 

$- 

$16,503.58 

OLSON 

KRISTEN 

$72,774.53 

$- 

$72,774.53 

OLSSON 

MARYELLEN 

$40,470.45 

$214.56 

$40,685.01 

PIERCE-CLARKE 

KARI 

$74,169.76 

$- 

$74,169.76 

POPKIN 

JANIS 

$15,704.54 

$- 

$15,704.54 

RAYMOND 

CHRISTO- 
PHER 

$91,761.02 

$- 

$91,761.02 

ROBINSON 

DEBORAH 

$16,317.31 

$- 

$16,317.31 

ROLLINS 

JOANNE 

$67,872.17 

$697.32 

$68,569.49 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  29 


Town  Administration 


School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

ROSSMAN 

KATHY 

$43.61262 

$- 

$43,612.62 

SANTABARBARA 

SUSAN 

$67,872.17 

$1,421.50 

$69,293.67 

SHIELDS 

ELLEN 

$70,125.38 

$1,421.50 

$71,546.88 

SILVA 

MARIE 

$22,356.22 

$- 

$22,356.22 

SILVESTRI 

STEVEN 

$7,500.00 

$- 

$7,500.00 

SPELLISSEY 

JUDY 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

STAGNONE 

ANNE 

$33,237.52 

$- 

$33,237.52 

SULLIVAN 

LYNN 

$11,775.72 

$83.28 

$11,859.00 

TRAINOR 

DEBORAH 

$17,223.96 

$58.12 

$17,282.08 

TRUDEL 

CYNTHIA 

$7,206.89 

$- 

$7,206.89 

VILLANO 

DEBORAH 

$581.14 

$- 

$581  14 

WASZAK 

ELLEN 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

WHITE 

DENISE 

$68,728.96 

$3,032.00 

$71,760.96 

WILKISH 

GAIL 

$- 

$600.00 

$600.00 

WINTERS 

MONICA 

$67,872.17 

$1,736.00 

$69,608.17 

YOUNG 

EILEEN 

$18,674.19 

$- 

$18,674.19 

CHIPS  PROGRAM 

BERRY 

ABBY 

$44,934.09 

$- 

$44,934.09 

BURNS 

FAYE 

$17,941.69 

$824.00 

$18,765.69 

CAREY 

JANET 

$43,612.62 

$- 

$43,612.62 

CROWELL 

CHERYL 

$63,566.63 

$1,075.00 

$64,641.63 

DICROCE 

JODY 

$23,829.62 

$824.00 

$24,653.62 

DUNBAR 

DENISE 

$17,347.71 

$- 

$17,347.71 

FARMER 

REBECCA 

$349.50 

$- 

$349.50 

FORTY 

MARY  ELLEN 

$66,475.15 

$53.64 

$66,528.79 

GERA 

SONIA 

$9,518.41 

$202.74 

$9,721.15 

JOYCE 

FRANCES 

$17,941  69 

$824.00 

$18,765.69 

MALLERNEE 

CHERYL 

$53,098.39 

$175.16 

$53,273.55 

NEWELL 

PATRICIA 

$17,579.15 

$- 

$17,579.15 

O'DONNELL 

LESLIE 

$  1 7.94 1 .69 

$- 

$17,941.69 

O'NEILL 

DEBORAH 

$9,627.09 

$334.35 

$9,961.44 

REID 

DIANNE 

$65,740.64 

$1,162.00 

$66,902.64 

SLAVICH 

DONNA 

$17,941.69 

$831.23 

$18,772.92 

THERIAULT 

NICOLE 

$27.00 

$- 

$27.00 

WALSH 

CHRISTINE 

$9,001.76 

$115.49 

$9,117.25 

WONG 

LUANN 

$17,533.05 

$- 

$17,533.05 

WORKMAN 

SUZANNE 

$18,304.13 

$721.15 

$19,025.28 

COMMUNITY  EDLCA  TIO\ 

ADAMS 

ROBYN 

$12,761.07 

$- 

$12,761.07 

ADAMS 

MICHAEL 

$2,130.59 

$- 

$2,130.59 

ANASTASI 

MARISSA 

$988.88 

$- 

$988.88 

BAKER 

MAUREEN 

$2,220.00 

$- 

$2,220.00 

BEAN 

ROBERT 

$29,447.84 

$5,669.42 

$35,117.26 

BEAN 

RAMONA 

$34,028.80 

$105.00 

$34,133.80 

BEATI 

DAVID 

$915  00 

$- 

$915.00 

BERNARD 

RUTH  ANN 

$4,524.99 

$519.23 

$5,044.22 

LAST  NAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

BISCHOFF 

SUSANNA 

$309.00 

$- 

$309.00 

BLACKBURN 

BRIAN 

$3,198.99 

$- 

$3,198.99 

BONGIORNO 

ALYSSA 

$643.50 

$- 

$643.50 

BOROYAN 

EDRINA 

$1,318.14 

$- 

$1,318.14 

BOUCHER 

JESSICA 

$2,186.77 

$- 

$2,186.77 

BRODIE 

SANDRA 

$14,592.66 

$- 

$14,592.66 

BROSKIE 

YUKO  MAT- 
SUDA 

$400  00 

$- 

$400.00 

BUNGARD 

JILLIAN 

$472.50 

$- 

$472.50 

BUONOPANE 

HILARY 

$45.13 

$- 

$45.13 

BURKHARD 

NOLA 

$50.00 

$- 

$50.00 

BURNS 

BRUCE 

$371.64 

$- 

$371.64 

BYAM 

NOELLA 

$8,280.20 

$- 

$8,280.20 

CAITO 

THOMAS 

$1,830.00 

$- 

$1,830.00 

CARROLL 

KATHLEEN 

$11,802.26 

$19.666  00 

$31,468.26 

CASSISTA 

GERARD 

$80.00 

$- 

$80.00 

CHOUINARD- 

LISA 

$240.00 

$- 

$240.00 

LESSARD 

COLE 

IAN 

$1,365.00 

$- 

$1,365.00 

COPP 

LYNN 

$1,957.00 

$- 

$1,957.00 

CORSINO 

SARAH 

$714.89 

$- 

$714.89 

CRAIG 

KELSEY 

$1.199  00 

$- 

$1.199  00 

CZERLONKA 

JAMES 

$1.440  00 

$- 

$1,440.00 

DICECCA 

RICHARD 

$810.25 

$- 

$81025 

DIPINTO 

JENA 

$7,582.00 

$- 

$7,582.00 

DISSLER 

NOELLE 

$1,038.39 

$- 

$1,038.39 

DOHERTY 

THERESA 

$2,569.40 

$- 

$2,569.40 

DUFFETT 

ALBERT 

$1,830.00 

$- 

$1,830.00 

DUVAL 

BR1TTANIE 

$1,945.14 

$- 

$1,945.14 

FAHEY 

LAURA 

$560.84 

$- 

$560.84 

FLANAGAN 

MARION 

$1,642.42 

$- 

$1,642.42 

FRANTISKA 

JOSEPH 

$480.00 

$- 

$480.00 

GAMBON 

CHRISTO- 
PHER 

$508.50 

$- 

$508.50 

GAUTHIER 

STEPHANIE 

$40,715.69 

$- 

$40,715.69 

GOODMAN 

GAYE 

$1,945.00 

$- 

$1,945.00 

GORDON 

GAIL 

$14,577.10 

$- 

$14,577.10 

GREGOIRE 

MARY 

$400.00 

$- 

$400.00 

GRUDINSKI 

DAVID 

$13,581.92 

$- 

$13,581.92 

HAMWEY 

ALAN 

$180.00 

$- 

$180.00 

HARTZEL 

LAURIE 

$160.00 

$- 

$160.00 

HOEY 

BETH 

$5,968.94 

$- 

$5,968.94 

HOLDEN 

LINDA 

$600.00 

$- 

$600  00 

HOLLEMAN 

CHERYL 

$18,594.02 

$- 

$18,594.02 

IAROSSI 

BETTY  ANN 

$8,119.76 

$- 

$8,119.76 

KAMINSKI-DO- 

KIM 

$1,440.00 

$- 

$1,440.00 

NAHER 

KATES 

MARCI 

$3.087  00 

$- 

$3.087  00 

PAGE  30 


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Town  Administration 


School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  NAME 

FIRST  NAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

KINNEY 

ALICIA 

$520.53 

$- 

$520.53 

KOETHE 

DALE 

$600.00 

$- 

$600.00 

LAPLANTE 

BETTY 

$38.636  00 

$2,342.70 

$40,978.70 

LEFEBVRE 

ALICIA 

$515.44 

$- 

$515.44 

LENINGTON 

KAREN 

$44,091.44 

$- 

$44,091.44 

MARTIN 

LEONARD 

SHANNON 

$33.75 

$- 

$33.75 

LOSPENNATO 

ALICE 

$2,536.34 

$- 

$2,536.34 

LOUGHMAN 

TAYLOR 

$581.00 

$- 

$581.00 

LUCE 

DANIELLE 

$1,830.00 

$- 

$1,830.00 

LYNCH 

SEAN 

$507.50 

$- 

$507.50 

MAGGIO 

KIMBERLY 

$800.00 

$- 

$800.00 

MANNION 

MELISSA 

$3,078.46 

$- 

$3,078.46 

MARJON 

RICHARD 

$5,178.29 

$- 

$5,178.29 

MARTIN 

JENNIFER 

$82.48 

$- 

$82.48 

MARTIN 

JOSHUA 

$222.44 

$- 

$222.44 

MARTIN 

COURTNEY 

$35.44 

$- 

$35.44 

MARTINEC 

NATALIE 

$2,909.74 

$- 

$2,909.74 

MCBRIDE 

NORMAN 

$240.00 

$- 

$240.00 

MCCARTIN 

JANICE 

$22,119.45 

$- 

$22,119.45 

MCCUSKER 

CHRISTY 

$1,121.11 

$- 

$1,121.11 

MESSIER 

NICHOLAS 

$703.13 

$- 

$703.13 

MOLL 

ROBERT 

$1,380.00 

$- 

$1,380.00 

MOORES 

JANE 

$1,957.00 

$- 

$1,957.00 

MORGAN 

LEE 

$690.00 

$- 

$690.00 

MORR1SSEY 

HENRIETTA 

$19,873.95 

$- 

$19,873.95 

MORRISSEY 

KERRY 

$13.50 

$- 

$13.50 

MOUNTCASTLE 

CHRISTO- 
PHER 

$592.68 

$- 

$592.68 

NAIR 

SNEHA 

$815.25 

$- 

$815.25 

NAIR 

SHILPA 

$545.57 

$- 

$545.57 

NAPOLI 

ELENA 

$321.00 

$- 

$321.00 

O'BRYANT 

BRITTANY 

$1,737.39 

$- 

$1,737.39 

O'BRYANT 

BRIDGET 

$1,257.75 

$- 

$1,257.75 

OTOOLE 

KRISTIN 

$1,957.00 

$- 

$1,957.00 

PACINO 

WILLIAM 

$160.00 

$- 

$160  00 

PARKER 

LUCAS 

$1,23026 

$- 

$1,230.26 

PICCIRILLI 

MADISON 

$46.88 

$- 

$46.88 

PIERCE 

JOHN 

$4,538.05 

$- 

$4,538.05 

PIERCE 

COREY 

$7,983.75 

$- 

$7,983.75 

PIERCE 

JOAN 

$4,030.43 

$- 

$4,030.43 

PIERCE 

MEGHAN 

$250.25 

$- 

$250.25 

QUATTROCCHI 

MARK 

$1,830.00 

$- 

$1,830.00 

QUTNN 

THERESE 

$1,800.00 

$- 

$1,800.00 

REID 

ERYKA 

$580.65 

$- 

$580.65 

RILEY 

SAMANTHA 

$693.00 

$- 

$693.00 

ROTONDI 

KATRINA 

$750.00 

$- 

$750.00 

LAST  NAME 

FIRST  NAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

SCHISSEL 

JEAN 

$41.24 

$- 

$41.24 

SCOLARI 

KH1ARA 

$204.00 

$- 

$204.00 

SENES 

RENEE 

$120.00 

$- 

$120.00 

SEXTON 

LAURA 

$3,293.07 

$- 

$3,293.07 

SHERLOCK 

RYAN 

$170.63 

$- 

$170.63 

SH1MER 

JULIANNE 

$143.50 

$- 

$143.50 

SILK 

RUTH 

$180.00 

$- 

$180.00 

SILVIA 

CORNELIA 

$76,541,92 

$- 

$76,541  92 

SIMARD 

KRISTIN 

$3,090.64 

$- 

$3,090.64 

SKAFF 

STEPHEN 

$1,830.00 

$- 

$1,830.00 

SMITH 

MARIEL 

$2,273.59 

$- 

$2,273.59 

SMITH 

NICOLE 

$333.13 

$- 

$333.13 

SMITH 

MARIA 

$333.13 

$- 

$333.13 

SPELLISSEY 

SARA 

$27,291.25 

$- 

$27,291.25 

STARR 

MELVIN 

$504.00 

$- 

$504.00 

STEWART 

ANDREW 

$480.00 

$- 

$480.00 

STEWART 

ELIZABETH 

$370.00 

$- 

$370.00 

SULLIVAN 

STEVEN 

$1,000.00 

$- 

$  1 .000.00 

SULLIVAN 

PATRICIA 

$13,534.82 

$- 

$13,534.82 

SULLIVAN 

MARCIA 

$120.00 

$- 

$120.00 

SWEET 

JENNIFER 

$3,834.00 

$- 

$3,834.00 

THERR1EN 

MAURA 

$34,028.80 

$- 

$34,028.80 

THERR1EN 

ROBERT 

$4,382.67 

$- 

$4,382.67 

TINGAS 

AVA 

$1,830.00 

$- 

$1,830.00 

TURNER 

JOAN 

$1,600.00 

$- 

$1,600.00 

VALDINOCCI 

PATRICIA 

$28,126.84 

$- 

$28,126.84 

VOGLER 

SHANNON 

$955.38 

$- 

$955.38 

WALSH 

MICHELE 

$3,573.25 

$- 

$3,573.25 

WARREN 

JENNA 

$1,076.50 

$- 

$1,076.50 

WARREN 

WILLIAM 

$1,151.09 

$- 

$1,151.09 

WESTLAND 

LINDA 

$34,028.80 

$105.00 

$34,133.80 

WREN 

EDWARD 

$750.00 

$- 

$750.00 

CUSTODIAN 

DOHERTY 

PATRICK 

$258.00 

$- 

$258.00 

DOIRON 

MATTHEW 

$402.00 

$- 

$402.00 

ENGDAHL 

TAYLOR 

$216.00 

$- 

$216.00 

ERSKINE 

ROBERT 

$42.00 

$- 

$42.00 

FARLEY 

EMMA 

$70.00 

$- 

$70.00 

GARVEY 

ELINOR 

$1,008.00 

$- 

$1,008.00 

GENNARO 

JOHN 

$2,088.00 

$- 

$2,088.00 

KERR 

EVAN 

$440.00 

$- 

$440.00 

LANNAN 

DAVID 

$1,880.00 

$- 

$1,880.00 

LORD 

KEITH 

$48.00 

$- 

$48.00 

MAFFETONE 

DOUGLAS 

$168.00 

$- 

$168.00 

MCGUIGAN 

CARLENE 

$822.00 

$- 

$822.00 

O'NEILL 

JOHN 

$80.00 

$- 

$80.00 

PHILLIPS 

DANIEL 

$660.00 

$- 

$660.00 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

RECLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

STOREY 

PATRICK 

$894.00 

$- 

$894.00 

KERR 

ELAINE 

$7,098.12 

$587.55 

$7,685.67 

WOODWARD 

MICHELLE 

$198.00 

$- 

$198.00 

KIVI 

TANYA 

$60.995  97 

$1,715.20 

$62,711.17 

FOOD  SERVICE 

KOWALIK 

JESSICA 

$47,101.32 

$1,075.00 

$48,176.32 

BELANGER 

KATY 

$2,583.00 

$- 

$2,583.00 

LABOSSIERE 

CAROLYN 

$63,567.17 

$7,538.92 

$71,106.09 

CHAU 

THUC  KINH 

$8,938.46 

$- 

$8,938.46 

LAFLAMME 

KATHLEEN 

$24.606  76 

$1,539.38 

$26,146.14 

COONEY 

DARLENE 

$452.00 

$- 

$452.00 

LARJVEE 

CAROLE 

$70,125.38 

$2,605.00 

$72,730.38 

MALEWICZ 

BARBARA 

$922.00 

$- 

$922.00 

LAURENCIO 

LISA 

$2,561.13 

$- 

$2,561  13 

MORGAN 

JOHN 

$57,010.98 

$- 

$57,010.98 

LEACH 

LINDA 

$72,811.32 

$1,075.00 

$73,886.32 

NEBALSKI 

JOANNE 

$31,119.01 

$- 

$31,119.01 

MAHER 

HLISA 

$24,887.54 

$4,331.21 

$29  J  18.75 

PERRY 

DONNA 

$9,085.23 

$- 

$9,085.23 

MARTIN 

KRISTIN 

$63,227.08 

$- 

$63,227.08 

PYNN 

DENISE 

$80  00 

$- 

$80.00 

MATHEWS 

BETH-ANN 

$47,833  12 

$- 

$47,833.12 

TAYLOR 

SUSAN 

$34,576.10 

$- 

$34,576.10 

MCCORMACK 

SUSAN 

$16,317.31 

$- 

$16,317.31 

ZHU 

Z1QI 

$1,716.00 

$- 

$1,716.00 

MCINERNEY 

MARIANNE 

$269  10 

$- 

$269.10 

HARRISGTOS  ELEMESTARY  SCHOOL 

MCMENIMAN 

PAMELA 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

ABBOTT 

KATHLEEN 

$17.050  74 

$- 

$17,050.74 

MEDINA 

JUNE 

$16,689.85 

$- 

$16,689.85 

AKER 

AMY 

$56,702.82 

$- 

$56,702.82 

NELSON 

RONALD 

$37,811  54 

$5,193.58 

$43,005.12 

ASHDOWN 

LISA 

$50,46739 

$- 

$50,467.39 

NUTT 

TAMMIE 

$27,865.83 

$- 

$27,865.83 

BALL 

KAREN 

$565.13 

$- 

$565.13 

O'BRIEN 

BRENDA 

$67,872.17 

$1.736  00 

$69,608.17 

BEAUDIN 

BONNIE 

$10,089.26 

$18.15 

$10,107.41 

OMOBONO 

DONNA 

$60,995.97 

$1,075.00 

$62,070.97 

BEAUDOIN 

COLLEEN 

$94,516.50 

$- 

$94,516.50 

OSBORN 

KATHLEEN 

$20,089.87 

$- 

$20,089.87 

BEVINGTON 

DIANNE 

$13,235.70 

$2,612.63 

$15,848.33 

OSHEA 

ANNE 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

BOYLE 

BARBARA 

$63,567.17 

$- 

$63,567  17 

OTTO 

SUSAN 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

BROWN 

E  DIANE 

$67,872.17 

$  1 .976.00 

$69,848.17 

PRICE 

CYNTHIA 

$19,694.02 

$692.31 

$20,386.33 

C A ROTA 

MARYLOU 

$31,347.06 

$8 1 .95 

$31,429.01 

PRUSSACK 

AMY 

$68,728.96 

$- 

$68,728.96 

CERASUOLO 

CAROL 

$- 

$14.75 

$14.75 

QUINN-HARRAHY 

NANCY 

$48,971.56 

$- 

$48,971.56 

CLAPP 

SUSAN 

$17,050.74 

$- 

$17,050.74 

RUBIN 

LYNN 

$40,994.44 

$300.00 

$41,294.44 

CODDAIRE 

DEANA 

$7,206.89 

$63.53 

$7,270.42 

SANTOS 

DOLORES 

$60,995.97 

$- 

$60,995.97 

CODDAIRE 

ELIZABETH 

$47,833.12 

$1,957.00 

$49,790  1 2 

SAWYER 

ELIZABETH 

$67,872. 1 7 

$1.315  00 

$69,187.17 

CONNELLY 

JESSICA 

$46,231  89 

$- 

$46,231.89 

SKELTON 

MARY 

$60,994.99 

$- 

$60,994.99 

COOLIDGE 

MARTHA 

$75,890.54 

$- 

$75,890.54 

SULESKI 

MICHAEL 

$68,728.96 

$- 

$68,728.96 

CRAIG-BRAY 

LAURA 

$72,811.32 

$- 

$72,811.32 

SULLIVAN 

KELLIE 

$55,731.55 

$- 

$55,731.55 

DOBSKI 

AMY 

$63,628.27 

$- 

$63,628.27 

SYKES 

JEAN 

$63,567.17 

$1,075.00 

$64,642.17 

DOHERTY 

PATRICIA 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

TELLO 

DAVID 

$38,784.24 

$6,922.71 

$45,706.95 

DOHERTY 

KIMBERLY 

$8,131.46 

$ 

$8,131.46 

TREDEAU 

MARY 

$16,064.76 

$- 

$16,064.76 

FITZGERALD 

CHERYL 

$7,225.65 

$- 

$7,225.65 

VISNIEWSKJ 

GALE 

$63,567.17 

$3,680.00 

$67,247.17 

GAM  BON 

SUSAN 

$47,833.12 

$240.00 

$48,073.12 

WOOD 

DONNA 

$17,572.01 

$- 

$17,572.01 

GAUGHAN 

MARGARET 

$6,677.16 

$- 

$6,677.16 

WURTZLER 

STEVE 

$65,133.30 

$- 

$65,133.30 

GEROSSIE 

STACEY 

$4,800.57 

$- 

$4,800.57 

CHELMSFORD  HIGH  SCHOOL 

GILL-LOONEY 

MAUREEN 

$22,448.15 

$1,736.00 

$24,184.15 

ACHESON 

CYNTHIA 

$19,593.92 

$969.58 

$20,563.50 

GOFF 

MICHAEL 

$25,340.30 

$2,384.00 

$27,724.30 

ACHESON 

BRIAN 

$46,274.01 

$35.76 

$46,309.77 

GRAHAM 

KRISTEN 

$60,995.97 

$- 

$60,995.97 

ADAMS 

KERRY 

$38,710.00 

$10,521.69 

$49,231.69 

GRANGE 

STACY 

$59,323.31 

$- 

$59,323.31 

ARENA 

NANCY 

$68,209.75 

$1,915.00 

$70,124.75 

HILL 

JUDITH 

$20,477.83 

$750.00 

$21,227.83 

AYLWARD 

JAMES 

$63.6282^ 

$2,808.00 

$66,436.27 

HOBBY 

AUDREY 

$6,875.07 

$- 

$6,875.07 

BALL 

LISA 

$53,098.65 

$500.64 

$53,599.29 

JACOPPI 

JEAN 

$17,061  00 

$1,736.00 

$18,797.00 

BARTOS 

MATTHEW 

$63,628.27 

$1.320  00 

$64,948.27 

KELLY 

CYNTHIA 

$14,216.37 

$- 

$14,216.37 

BEAUCHEMIN 

MARGARET 

$15,631.39 

$55000 

$16,181.39 

BELLINGHIERI 

AMY 

$30,746.33 

$395.52 

$31,141.85 

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School  Employee  Payroll 


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FIRST  UH 

REGLUR 

OTHER 

ron/. 

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MEREDITH 

IMM 

SI4.624  65 

BLAGG 

ICAREN 

- 

BLAKLEY 

MARGARET 

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DIANE 

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BOISVERT 

S- 

BOLTON 

DANIEL 

m  1 1 

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DANIELLE 

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$36,338  48 

BOCDP 

DEBRA 

S200  00 

BOCDR0W 

KATHERJNE 

■■4  00 

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BRLELL 

CAROL 

$6T> 

$68,026  5ft 

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$29,043  16 

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LISA 

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$46  040  10 

CHABB0NN1ER 

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JENNIFER 

- 

$- 

$31,431  IS 

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LALREN 

1 

1    1 

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CODOAJRE 

PHILLIP 

S- 

fun  i 

cogl;  • 

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MUB 

£3 

COLE 

BENJAMIN 

-    -  i 

$"0,684  i  7 

DEBRA 

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SI.  1ST  i)n 

COLLITON 

•-'5  60 

Sl.-i.64fl  44 

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CYRLS 

" 

$- 

1 

SO  01 

COSTA 

MICHELLE 

n  i  m 

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KATHLEEN 

39 

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STEVEN 

1 ,  1)0 

CONCETTA 

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V 

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MEGHAN 

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mi 

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$50  00 

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S54.323.31 

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MALR.A 

S63  .  ■ 

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DIBBLE 

MATTHEW 

1    .     . 

M4H  1 

$61,399  32 

DICENSO 

a ;  64 

LAST.Yi.HE 

FIRST  SAME 

REOi  L1R 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

VALERIE 

SI. Of,      i 

$81.01286 

■ 

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a  20 

SUM 

DOHERTY 

$8,050  60 

DOHERTY 

JEFFREY 

$92..:  • 

$- 

$92,398  02 

MARGARET 

>64 

DONG 

PHILIP 

S- 

S 105  00 

S 105  00 

DOI.KSZEWTCZ 

ROBERTA 

■    1 

S150  00 

DOLLAM1S 

CATHERINE 

■  ■  i  on 

SI. 4ft..     i 

$69,331  00 

DLBIN 

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DI.NN 

COLLEEN 

"    1  34 

EASTMAN 

MARGARET 

SI6.f..' 

s- 

EMANOLIL 

CATHERINE 

S25.I63  43 

$220  56 

$25,383  99 

HUMBBG 

MICHAEL 

$69.356  05 

FLETCHER 

mM 

$- 

FREDETTE 

KATHLEEN 

sisi.; 

s- 

FRET* ELL 

PAL  LA 

S16..-G 

f- 

GABRIEL 

DAWN 

S65.I33.30 

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TERESA 

GAFFNEY 

LEAH 

BV  82 

1 

GAGHDM 

BETTE 

ST0     . 

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HEATHER 

$89    - 

$- 

DERRICK 

S53.t.'- 

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GERMANN 

ISABELLE 

t  m 

$- 

SI. 561  68 

GERVXIS-FRYATT 

PER 

$303  00 

$- 

$303  Ofl 

GISETTO 

LOI.IS 

S16      • 

REBECCA 

■ 

S3 .794.00 

GREENE 

JEREMY 

•  ua 

S4.037  00 

GREENFIELD 

DOLGLAS 

;- 

GLTLMETTE 

EARLENE 

$346.80 

$- 

HALL 

GEOFFREY 

>  09 

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HALL 

LINDA 

1 

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KRISTIN 

$951  52 

HAYWOOD 

DEBORA 

HEALY 

;TH 

$63  .'• 

$64,328  5" 

HOLLERAN 

JEFFREY 

SI. 466  16 

HOLLEY 

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HOOVER 

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ILYSSA 

S300  00 

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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  33 


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School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

RECILAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

KJERNAN-BELL 

NANCY 

$67,872.17 

$1,587.50 

$69,459.67 

KING 

JOHN 

$67,871.00 

$18,339.19 

$86,210.19 

KOBRENSKI 

REBECCA 

$43,269.23 

$300.00 

$43,569.23 

LAFLAMME 

KATHRYN 

$61,135.27 

$2,493.00 

$63,628.27 

LAGRANGE 

DONNA 

$65,132.41 

$1,269.48 

$66,401.89 

LANG 

JOHN 

$- 

$11,756.00 

$11,756.00 

LANNAN 

MARIE 

$17,798.12 

$- 

$17,798.12 

LARSON 

MEGAN 

$15,946.01 

$1,921.00 

$17,867.01 

LEARY 

TAMMY- 

$58,126.18 

$1,360.00 

$59,486.18 

LEDUC 

ELIZABETH 

$- 

$105.00 

$105.00 

LEKBERG 

MELINDA 

$67,385.03 

$1,697.00 

$69,082.03 

LEMIRE 

ROBERT 

$70,125.39 

$- 

$70,125.39 

LESCARD 

BEVERLY 

$11,815.37 

$- 

$11,815.37 

LESLIE  PELUSO 

KATHLEEN 

$15,946.01 

$- 

$15,946.01 

LIMA 

CHRISTINE 

$51,570.75 

$120.00 

$51,690.75 

LIVINGSTON 

SHAUN 

$14,327.01 

$- 

$14,327.01 

LOTTO 

MARGERY 

$17,612.62 

$830.51 

$18,443.13 

MACDONALD 

CAROL 

$16,687.39 

$- 

$16,687.39 

MACLAUGHLIN 

LINDA 

$28,236.38 

$550.00 

$28,786.38 

MARAGANIS 

KRISTINE 

$33,631.25 

$750.96 

$34,382.21 

MARSHALL 

MICHAEL 

$55,731.55 

$5,151.00 

$60,882.55 

MARSHALL 

ERIN 

$50,467.39 

$2,032.28 

$52,499.67 

MCCARTHY 

GARRETT 

$43,613.03 

$5,035.00 

$48,648.03 

MCDONALD 

KATHY-ANN 

$15,386.67 

$27.76 

$15,414.43 

MCINTYRE 

ZACHARY 

$45,199.18 

$4,432.50 

$49,631.68 

MCIVOR 

MERRIE 

$63,567.17 

$- 

$63,567.17 

MCLAUGHLIN 

RENEE 

$6,005.74 

$- 

$6,005.74 

MCMANUS 

JENNIFER 

$65,132.41 

$4,865.72 

$69,998.13 

MCNALLY 

SHAWN 

$37,637.60 

$5,666.22 

$43,303.82 

MELANSON 

AMY 

$- 

$753.00 

$753.00 

MENDONZA 

PHYLLIS 

$14,639.95 

$188.12 

$14,828.07 

MIAN 

AAMINA 

$11,005.13 

$- 

$11,005.13 

MONAHAN 

JOAN 

$- 

$6,461.73 

$6,461.73 

MORIARTY 

DAVID 

$43,612.62 

$8,138.00 

$51,750.62 

MORRIS 

JONATHAN 

$55,731.55 

$9,045.55 

$64,777.10 

MOSTO 

JOHN 

$17,061.00 

$2,605.00 

$19,666.00 

MOUSSEAl 

DEREK 

$53,098.65 

$8,478.60 

$61,577.25 

MUCICA 

CAROL 

$9,279.30 

$2,605.00 

$11,884.30 

MULQUEEN 

CHRISTO- 
PHER 

$- 

$1,343.00 

$1,343.00 

MUMBY 

CAROLE 

$22,351.57 

$- 

$22,351.57 

MURPHY 

JOAN 

$66,172.15 

$2,150.00 

$68,322.15 

MURPHY 

MARYROSE 

$14,383.98 

$- 

$14,383.98 

MURPHY- 

JAMES 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

MURRAY 

SUSAN 

$6,005.74 

$- 

$6,005.74 

NAHAS 

ELIZABETH 

$67,871.00 

$837.50 

$68,708.50 

NIERMEYER 

KATHLEEN 

$60,575.80 

$300.00 

$60,875.80 

LAST, SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

NORDENGREN 

REBECCA 

$67,871.00 

$4,462.00 

$72,333.00 

O'BRYANT 

ANNE 

$92,398.02 

$- 

$92,398.02 

O'KEEFE 

MICHAEL 

$63,567.17 

$11,446.00 

$75,013.17 

PALLY 

STEPHANIE 

$38,377.40 

$4,427.98 

$42,805.38 

PARATO 

MICHAEL 

$54,086.64 

$5,093.00 

$59,179.64 

PASQUALE 

ANDREW 

$67,872.17 

$2,605.00 

$70,477.17 

PECORA 

JOHN 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

PELLAND 

DENISE 

$17,798.12 

$- 

$17,798.12 

PELLEY 

NINA 

$46,231.89 

$798.56 

$47,030.45 

PERRIN 

RONNY 

$866.40 

$- 

$866.40 

PERRUCCIO 

GLYNNIS 

$63,566.63 

$- 

$63,566.63 

PERRY 

LEAH 

$12,281.29 

$241.72 

$12,523.01 

PIECEWICZ 

LYNN 

$11,893.85 

$74.88 

$11,968.73 

PILAT 

CAROL 

$92,802.45 

$- 

$92,802.45 

PITMAN  BROWN 

PAULA 

$63,297.17 

$270.00 

$63,567.17 

PRATT  HERMAN 

JENNIFER 

$60,827  30 

$270.00 

$61.097  30 

PROVOST 

GUY 

$56.55924 

$550.00 

$57,109.24 

QUEENAN 

BERNARD 

$17,061  00 

$2,605.00 

$19.666  00 

QUEENAN 

MICHLYN 

$67,872.17 

$4,065.00 

$71,937.17 

QUINN 

STEPHANIE 

$55,647.02 

$6.92 1 .00 

$62,568.02 

RARAS 

CAROL 

$25,664.00 

$550.00 

$26,214.00 

RIGOLI 

PAMELA 

$30,640.31 

$- 

$30,640.31 

ROBILLARD 

SCOTT 

$66,475.15 

$5,197.00 

$71,672.15 

RODGERS 

CAROL 

$35,597.25 

$220.00 

$35,817.25 

RODMAN 

ILENE  ANNE 

$64,609.02 

$200.00 

$64,809.02 

RODRICK 

HILDEGUNN 

$21,747.56 

$- 

$21,747.56 

ROGERS 

SCOTT 

$43,612.62 

$- 

$43,612.62 

RONDINA 

CARL 

$67,872.17 

$10,504.00 

$78,376.17 

ROSA 

DANIEL 

$72,811.32 

$- 

$72,811.32 

RUBIN 

EDWARD 

$67,872.17 

$3,875.00 

$71,747.17 

RUSSO 

ROBERT 

$66,475.15 

$17,316.00 

$83,791.15 

RYAN 

MICHAEL 

$- 

$125.00 

$125.00 

SANDHOLM 

CYNTHIA 

$70,125.38 

$255.00 

$70,380.38 

SCARFO 

KERRY  ANN 

$17,798.12 

$- 

$17,798.12 

SCOTT 

GORDON 

$66,475.15 

$450.00 

$66,925.15 

SEXAUER 

MATTHEW 

$51,466.74 

$9,702.00 

$61,168.74 

SHAW 

JENNIFER 

$866.40 

$- 

$866.40 

SHEA 

ANN 

$14,555.19 

$187.20 

$14,742.39 

SHEA 

MICHAEL 

$67,872.17 

$380.00 

$68,252.17 

SHEEHAN 

JUDITH 

$54,297.84 

$- 

$54,297.84 

SHERWOOD 

RALPH 

$70,882.36 

$7,327.00 

$78,209.36 

SHIMER 

ALINE 

$74,113.32 

$8,682.10 

$82,795.42 

SHUPE 

ANDREW 

$54,096.87 

$16,683.93 

$70,780.80 

SILVA 

PATRICIA 

$14,274.56 

$- 

$14,274.56 

S1LVA 

JOSEPH 

$34,517.60 

$5,584.83 

$40,102.43 

SIMOGLOU 

YIOTA 

$67,872.17 

$4,065.00 

$71,937.17 

SIRAGUSA 

ANTHONY 

$67,872.17 

$3,765.00 

$71,637.17 

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School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

SMITH 

NOREEN 

$9,979,92 

$- 

$9,979.92 

SMITH 

MARIAN 

$45. 199.  IS 

$600.00 

$45,799.18 

SOUSA 

THOMAS 

$66,475.15 

$14,229.00 

$80,704.15 

SPANOS 

SHARON 

$9,921.36 

$120.00 

$10,041.36 

SPAULDING 

CHERYL 

$12,050.04 

$- 

$12,050.04 

SPILLER 

SUZANNE 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

STAVELEY 

JONATHAN 

$60,995.97 

$- 

$60,995.97 

STEELE 

MARILYN 

$67,872.17 

$1,270.00 

$69,142.17 

STEEVES 

DAVID 

$68,728.96 

$- 

$68,728.96 

SULLIVAN 

KATHRYN 

$67,872. 1 7 

$2,543.00 

$70,415.17 

SULLIVAN 

DANIEL 

$36,283.64 

$- 

$36,283.64 

SWAIN 

NANCY 

$63,567.17 

$- 

$63,567.17 

SWEENEY 

MARILYN 

$72,811.32 

$600.00 

$73,411.32 

SWIERZBIN 

ANNA 

$13,174.52 

$535.00 

$13,709.52 

TAHA 

BARBARA 

$35,593.81 

$- 

$35,593.81 

TANTRAPORN 

MARGARET 

$68,653.34 

$9,382.97 

$78,036.31 

TAYLOR 

SANDRA 

$67,872.17 

$2,605.00 

$70,477.17 

THOMAS 

BRUCE 

$17,661.00 

$2,605.00 

$20,266.00 

THOMAS 

WELDON 
ALLEN 

$120,242.98 

$- 

$120.242  9* 

THOMPSON 

MICHAEL 

$14,241.94 

$- 

$14,241.94 

TONREY 

CYNTHIA 

$- 

$125.00 

$125.00 

TUCKER 

BEVERLY 

$125.00 

$- 

$125.00 

TYLENDA 

JESSICA 

$58,364.63 

$1,162.00 

$59,526.63 

URBAN 

CLAIRE 

$20,500.60 

$4.1X8.46 

$24,689.06 

URBAN 

HEATHER 

$11,991.48 

$- 

$11,991,48 

VAN  BLARCOM 

IAN 

$50,467.39 

$- 

$50,467.39 

VAN  BUREN 

JENNIFER 

$- 

$105.00 

$105.00 

VAZQUEZ 

PEDRO 

$37,637.60 

$11,468.03 

$49,105.63 

VEVES 

JANET 

$70,124.75 

$300.00 

$70,424.75 

VITALE 

CRAIG 

$36,283.48 

$2,702.00 

$38,985.48 

WALQUIST 

STEPHANIE 

$46,717.49 

$330.00 

$47,047.49 

WALSH 

KELLY 

$15,558.77 

$- 

$15,558.77 

WALTERS 

DEBRA 

$11,962.67 

$116.04 

$12,078.71 

WASHBURN 

JANE 

$105.00 

$- 

$105.00 

WILCOX-HARRIS 

SUSAN 

$17,791.99 

$- 

$17,791.99 

WILSON 

MARY 

$17,053.69 

$- 

$17,053.69 

ZEKOS 

LINDA 

$65,129.97 

$2,742.20 

$67,872.17 

ZIEBA 

CHERYL 

$63,567.17 

$3,765.00 

$67,332.17 

ZIEL 

NANCY 

$65,133.30 

$- 

$65,133.30 

ZIMMERMAN 

KATHLEEN 
DEMPSE 

$70,125.38 

$- 

$70,125.38 

ZOPES 

PETER 

$53,098.65 

$1,180.00 

$54,278.65 

ZUKOWSKI 

DAVID 

$16,139.55 

$2,830.39 

$  1 8.969.94 

TRUE 

KR1STEN 

$16,687.39 

$4,740.00 

$21,427.39 

MCCAR  THY  MIDDLE  SCHOOL 

AKILLIAN 

GAYNA 

$70,125.38 

$4,536.00 

$74,661.38 

LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

ALEXANDER 

LAUREN 

$55,731.55 

$1,910.00 

$57,641.55 

ASSELIN 

ROBERT 

$45,199.18 

$300.00 

$45,499.18 

AURIEMMA 

BONNIE  JEAN 

$17,223.96 

$17.75 

$17,241.71 

AVI  LA 

LINDA 

$17,223.96 

$57.84 

$17,281.80 

BAILEY 

HEIDI 

$70,125.38 

$1,156X8 

$71.2X2.26 

BAILLARGEON 

DANIELLE 

$58,364.89 

$966.42 

$59,331.31 

BALLERINI 

KATHLEEN 

$16,689.86 

$2,595.91 

$19,285.77 

BEAN 

GREGORY 

$50,467.39 

$- 

$50,467.39 

BELANGER 

JANET 

$11,671.68 

$- 

$11,671.68 

BELANGER 

NANCY 

$70,125.38 

$1,910.00 

$72,035.38 

BIBBER-DEL- 

CAROLINE 

$70,125.38 

$1,075.00 

$71,200.38 

TRECCO 

BONGIORNO 

ELAINE 

$8,365.72 

$- 

$8,365.72 

BONNAR 

ROSLYN 

$55,731.04 

$3,401.00 

$59,132.04 

BROCKMYRE- 

MARY 

$58,364.89 

$3,510.30 

$61,875  19 

MART1N 

BROWNING 

KRISTEN 

$43,613.03 

$1,725.00 

$45,338.03 

BURGESS 

CAROLYN 

$8,280.60 

$- 

$8,280.60 

CARUSO 

PAUL 

$39,487.20 

$- 

$39,487.20 

CATON 

LINDA 

$14,234.49 

$- 

$14.23449 

CHAMBERLAIN 

KATHRYN 

$70,125.38 

$4,657  00 

$74,782.38 

CHARRON 

NANCY 

$72,811.32 

$420.00 

$73,231.32 

CHARTIER 

KRISTIN 

$46,231.89 

$7,123.00 

$53,354.89 

CHASE 

CANDACE 

$67,872.17 

$3,994.05 

$71,866.22 

CHEMALY 

JEFFREY 

$16,317.31 

$2,004.12 

$18,321.43 

CONNELL 

GAILANN 

$8,408.07 

$- 

$8,408.07 

CONNELLY 

DARLENE 

$8,021.00 

$- 

$8,021.00 

CORMIER 

KELLY 

$63,628.27 

$- 

$63,628.27 

CROCKER 

CATHERINE 

$17,223.96 

$824.00 

$18,047.96 

CURRAN 

LISA 

$67.872. 1 7 

$- 

$67,872.17 

DAIGLE 

DENISE 

$60,827.30 

$3,633.14 

$64,460.44 

DARLAND 

TIMOTHY 

$63,567.17 

$- 

$63,567.17 

DE  YOUNG 

LESLIE 

$14.1X6.16 

$- 

$14,186.16 

DEIGNAN 

SUSAN 

$16,876.12 

$216.90 

$17,093.02 

DEPALMA 

PHYLLIS 

$15,232.62 

$- 

$15,232.62 

DESILVIO 

CHRISTINE 

$7,871.34 

$- 

$7,871.34 

DOWLING 

KATHRYN 

$53,098.65 

$7,111.00 

$60,209.65 

DOWLING 

KRISTEN 

$44,323.58 

$1,195.00 

$45,518.58 

DRISCOLL 

KELLEY 

$17,223.96 

$1,008.61 

$18,232.57 

DYMENT 

BARRY 

$63,567.17 

$- 

$63,567.17 

EPSTEIN 

SHELLEY 
LYNN 

$70,125.38 

$1,375.00 

$71,500.38 

FARLEY 

ROSEMARY 

$63,567.17 

$246.00 

$63,813.17 

FARLEY 

DIANA 

$7,941.71 

$- 

$7,941.71 

FELZANI 

ADAM 

$55,731.04 

$3,753.98 

$59,485.02 

FLANAGAN 

JENNIFER 

$67,872.17 

$120.00 

$67,992.17 

FLANAGAN 

JENNIFER 

$- 

GADBOIS 

VERONICA 

$55,731.55 

$3,382.10 

$59,113.65 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  35 


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School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  NAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGILAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGILAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

GALLAGHER 

THOMAS 

$62,170.79 

$7,556.00 

$69,726.79 

MURRAY 

PAMELA 

$68,728.96 

$- 

$68,728.96 

GARVEY 

JILL 

$8.240.5 1 

$1,610.19 

$9,850.70 

O'SHEA 

BRENDA 

$70,125.38 

$3,142.50 

$73,267.88 

GAUTHIER 

SUSAN 

$70,125.38 

$- 

$70,125.38 

O'SHEA 

EDMUND 

$70,125.38 

$2,605.00 

$72,730.38 

GERMAIN 

TRACEY 

$57,452.67 

$2,989.00 

$60,441.67 

OTTMAN 

RACHEL 

$60,995.97 

$827.46 

$61,823.43 

GIGLIO 

SHARON 

$68,728.96 

$1,885.00 

$70,613.96 

PANAGIOTAKOS 

CHRJSTINE 

$70,125.38 

$1,856.00 

$71,981.38 

GOLDSTEIN 

ERIC 

$48,715.85 

$1,875.00 

$50,590.85 

PHILLIPS 

DEBORAH 

$33,223.40 

$1,238.68 

$34,462.08 

GRADY 

PAULA 

$63,567.17 

$3,142.50 

$66,709.67 

P1VONKA 

SHARON 

$17,050.74 

$- 

$17,050.74 

GRAHAM 

PATRICK 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

POLAK 

KERRY 

$7,897.66 

$- 

$7,897.66 

GREEN 

WILLIAM 

$53,098.39 

$1,096.50 

$54,194.89 

RAY 

VIRGINIA 

$17,050.74 

$- 

$17,050.74 

GREENWOOD 

MICHAEL 

$38,381.60 

$10,146.82 

$48,528.42 

RIVARD 

DONNA 

$16,149.06 

$28.10 

$16,177.16 

HART 

DANIEL 

$28,981.68 

$5,205.74 

$34,187.42 

ROBBAT 

LINDA 

$63,628.27 

$- 

$63,628.27 

HARVEY 

CHRISTIE 

$66,475.15 

$- 

$66,475.15 

SAKOW1CH 

LYNDA 

$15,451.47 

$750.00 

$16,201.47 

HAYDEN 

ANNE 

$15,956.55 

$- 

$15,956.55 

SARGENT 

JOSEPH 

$63,567.17 

$5,015.00 

$68,582.17 

HERLIHY 

JODIE 

$17,223.96 

$2,930.39 

$20,154.35 

SCHEINBART 

CAROL 

$43,613.03 

$- 

$43,613.03 

HIGGINS 

JOYCE 

$11,831.11 

$697.34 

$12,528.45 

SEMENTELLI 

KATHY 

$17,223.96 

$1,968.79 

$19,192.75 

HIRSCH 

LINDA 

$56,882.56 

$- 

$56,882.56 

SKAFF 

LISA  ANN 

$66,475.15 

$- 

$66,475.15 

HIRST 

CARY 

$7,941.27 

$- 

$7,941.27 

SLOCUM 

SUSAN 

$67.872. 1 7 

$29.50 

$67,901.67 

HOL'LE 

KAREN 

$2,556.86 

$- 

$2,556.86 

STAFFORD 

MARJA 

$17,223.96 

$2,209.82 

$19,433.78 

HUNT 

JAMIE 

$10,75572 

$178.35 

$10,934.07 

STRAEFFER 

JUDITH 

$12,332.71 

$- 

$12,332.71 

JOHNSON 

BARBARA 

$67,872.17 

$1,075.00 

$68,947.17 

STRODEL 

JOAN 

$40,722.64 

$3,441.90 

$44,164.54 

JOHNSON 

BARBARA 

$22,495.20 

$381.90 

$22,877.10 

STUART 

PATRICIA 

$17,572.01 

$- 

$17,572.01 

JOHNSON 

SHEILA 

$8,087.78 

$- 

$8,087.78 

SULLIVAN 

SUSAN 

$27,638.30 

$43.20 

$27,681.50 

JONES 

FREDDIE 

$37,946.54 

$7,576.47 

$45,523.01 

SYKES 

RUSSELL 

$17,223.96 

$1,569.28 

$18,793.24 

JOWETT 

LINDA 

$63,567.17 

$- 

$63,567.17 

SZULUK 

JANET 

$70,125.38 

$4,840.00 

$74,965.38 

KELLY 

SHEILA 

$70,125.38 

$2,336.00 

$72,461.38 

TARANTO 

JANICE 

$16,064.41 

$- 

$16,064.41 

KELLY-SULESKI 

CAROL 

$60,827.30 

$300.00 

$61,127.30 

THORNE 

RICHARD 

$39,156.00 

$11,094.35 

$50,250.35 

KJLEY 

SARAH 

$62,170.79 

$1,547.00 

$63,717.79 

TRAINOR 

MARK 

$56,702.82 

$2,084.50 

$58,787.32 

KLICK 

CAITLIN 

$50,467.39 

$446.94 

$50,914.33 

VAZQUEZ 

ADAM 

$37,637.60 

$8,165.61 

$45,803.21 

KOMPERDA 

JENNIFER 

$66,475.15 

$1,365.84 

$67,840.99 

VINING 

JESSICA 

$64,839.08 

$- 

$64,839.08 

KOSCIOLEK 

RAMONA 

$17,572.01 

$692.31 

$18,264.32 

WESSON 

DEBORAH 

$27,148.92 

$- 

$27,148.92 

KURLAND 

SARALYN 

$70,125.38 

$580.00 

$70,705.38 

WETHER£LL 

NANCY 

$13,897.82 

$- 

$13,897.82 

LANOUETTE 

CATHERINE 

$46,231.89 

$1,997.50 

$48,229.39 

WILLIS 

LAWRENCE 

$63,567.17 

$6,991.00 

$70,558.17 

LIUEGREN 

STEVEN 

$72,811.32 

$- 

$72,811.32 

WITKUM 

VICTORIA 

$56,702.82 

$- 

$56,702.82 

LINDQUIST 

ELIZABETH 

$29,068.42 

$- 

$29,068.42 

WOODS 

ALBERT 

$35,889.47 

$9,387.98 

$45,277.45 

LOCOCO 

KAREN 

$66,475.15 

$- 

$66.475. 1 5 

WYCKOFF 

ROBERT 

$47,832.05 

$- 

$47,832.05 

LOMBARD! 

JANET 

$7,961.78 

$- 

$7,961.78 

YATES-SCOTT 

SUZANNE 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

LUCENTE 

KATHRYN 

$45,199.18 

$180.00 

$45,379.18 

ZWART 

RENEE 

$17,050.74 

$- 

$17,050.74 

MACPHEE 

JENNIFER 

$46,327.41 

$1,096.50 

$47,423.91 

PARKER  MIDDLE  SCHOOL 

MAHER 

GLENN 

$43,612.62 

$360.00 

$43,972.62 

ADLER 

ANITA 

$67,871.00 

$1,547.00 

$69,418.00 

MARTIN 

DONNA 

$85,951.58 

$- 

$85,951.58 

ARORA 

ANUPAMA 

$42,564.80 

$180.00 

$42,744.80 

MARTIN  ES 

LAURJE 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

ASQUITH 

BRENDAN 

$47,832.05 

$150.00 

$47,982.05 

MCCARTHY 

ASHLEY 

$43,133.89 

$1,075.00 

$44,208.89 

AYLWARD 

JENNIFER 

$55,282.26 

$758.80 

$56,041  06 

MCCARTHY 

JACQUELINE 

$48,849.37 

$- 

$48,849.37 

BARALT 

ALEJANDRA 

$63,567.17 

$- 

$63,567.17 

MCMAHON 

MELISSA 

$42,564.80 

$1,400.00 

$43,964.80 

BARRICELLI 

ROBERTA 

$47,833.12 

$2,202.00 

$50,035.12 

MCPHEE 

KURT 

$90,248.99 

$- 

$90,248.99 

BAUTISTA 

LINDA 

$12,489.06 

$32.71 

$12,521.77 

MONTE FORTE 

DEBORAH 

$17,061.00 

$2,605.00 

$19,666.00 

BOCZENOWSKI 

DEBRA 

$67,385.03 

$1,727.00 

$69,112.03 

MORIARTY 

MARY 

$70,125.38 

$1,587.50 

$71,712.88 

BOSHAR 

KELLY 

$7,733.65 

$528.28 

$8,261.93 

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School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  NAME 

FIRST  .SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

BR1AND 

KIMBERLY 

$65,133.30 

$540.00 

$65,673.30 

BRUYN 

PETER 

$63,628.27 

$1,160.00 

$64,788.27 

CAREY 

STELLA 

$70,125.38 

$2,905.00 

$73,030.38 

CASEY 

LAURA 

$58,364.89 

$- 

$58,364.89 

CLARK 

NANCY 

$15,455.50 

$2,605.00 

$18,060.50 

CLEMENTE 

ELAINE 

$70,125.38 

$- 

$70,125.38 

COHAN 

MARCIA 

$16,653.81 

$422.20 

$17,076.01 

COIT 

MARY 

$10,526.44 

$3.40 

$10,529.84 

COLLINS 

GEORGE 

$37,782.00 

$6,815.32 

$44,597.32 

COMEAU 

KATE 

$49,091.66 

$6,812.50 

$55,904.16 

COMINS 

CAROL 

$70,124.75 

$3,161.00 

$73,285.75 

CORMIER 

MARGARET 

$6,658.63 

$- 

$6,658.63 

COWGILL 

JUDITH 

$28,655.90 

$136.50 

$28,792.40 

COW  GILL 

MICHAEL 

$37,637.60 

$6,643.47 

$44,281.07 

CRAMER 

VIRGINIA 

$40,723.25 

$- 

$40,723.25 

CROWLEY 

TRACY 

$63,567.17 

$1,499,15 

$65,066.32 

DEMARAIS 

NORMAN 

$75,885.43 

$2,845.00 

$78,730.43 

DESCHENE 

GLORIA 

$70,125.38 

$2,905.00 

$73,030.38 

DINGWELL 

LORINDA 

$47,833.12 

$1,075.00 

$48,908.12 

DIRIENZO 

EILEEN 

$17,050.74 

$- 

$17,050.74 

DOWNS 

LEAH 

$6,503.67 

$- 

$6,503.67 

DWYER-TOWER 

KAREN 

$70,071.41 

$750.00 

$70,821.41 

EDMUNDS-GAN- 

LAUREL 

$17,061.00 

$2,605.00 

$19,666.00 

DOLFO 

FABBRI 

NANCY 

$67,872.17 

$1,075.00 

$68,947.17 

FRENETTE 

MARY 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

GARDNER 

ANN 

$27,638.30 

$142.32 

$27,780.62 

GATTI 

LINDA 

$67,871.00 

$180.00 

$68,051.00 

GERVAIS 

PAULA 

$14,397.66 

$- 

$14,397.66 

GILLIES 

KIMBERLY 

$19,587.09 

$2,300.53 

$21,887.62 

GIOUMBAKIS 

EL1AS 

$32,236.23 

$11,560.50 

$43,796.73 

GLEASON-TADA 

MARIE 

$71,736.34 

$2,835.00 

$74,571.34 

GONSALVES 

DEIRDRE 

$12,292.09 

$14.46 

$12,306.55 

GROVE 

NANCY 

$70,125.38 

$- 

$70,125.38 

GRUDINSKJ 

JANE 

$17.21802 

$10,882.96 

$28,100.98 

GUNNIS 

JOAN 

$10,810.40 

$- 

$10,810.40 

HASSETT 

FLORENCE 

$18,548.22 

$- 

$18,548.22 

HENNESSEY 

ROBIN 

$15,985.71 

$96.15 

$16,081.86 

HOLT 

CHRISTO- 
PHER 

$36,961.99 

$- 

$36,961.99 

HUSTED 

NANCY 

$29,068.42 

$181.69 

$29,250.11 

KADARAS 

JOAN 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

KAMENIDES 

LISA 

$47,135.63 

$48.44 

$47,184.07 

KASTANAS 

DOROTHEA 

$47,833.12 

$- 

$47,833.12 

KELLY 

MARSHA 

$13,144.04 

$180.00 

$13,324.04 

KENNEDY 

JEAN 

$65,881.28 

$- 

$65,881.28 

KEOHANE 

THERESE 

$67,872.17 

$1,684.32 

$69,556.49 

LAST, SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

KINNEY 

KEITH 

$71,081.81 

$1,847.70 

$72,929.51 

L'ABBE 

JEFFREY 

$63,628.27 

$156  94 

$63,785.21 

LEONARD 

NICOLE 

$45,843.31 

$1,813.13 

$47,656.44 

LINDSTROM 

CAROLYN 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

LINSNER 

ERIC 

$59,323.31 

$4,233.00 

$63,556.31 

LOISELLE 

SUSAN 

$35,470.34 

$755.00 

$36,225.34 

LOISELLE 

ELIZABETH 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

LUPP1NO 

MAGGIE 

$40,994.77 

$1,376.35 

$42,371.12 

LYNAM 

JENNIFER 

$11,690.40 

$- 

$11,690.40 

MACTONE 

PAUL 

$63,628.27 

$- 

$63,628.27 

MAIELLANO 

CATHLEEN 

$14,231.82 

$93.15 

$14,324.97 

MANNION 

IDA 

$27,148.94 

$- 

$27,148.94 

MAYOTTE 

BARBARA 

$54,086.64 

$580.00 

$54,666.64 

MCAULIFFE 

DANIEL 

$63,627.53 

$- 

$63,627.53 

MCCLURE 

STEPHEN 

$65,133.30 

$3,332.66 

$68,465.96 

MILAN 

NEAL 

$63,627.53 

$143.04 

$63,770.57 

MORIN 

MAUREEN 

$6,726.39 

$- 

$6,726.39 

MORTON 

LISA 

$63,628.27 

$1,075.00 

$64,703.27 

NAMM 

LINDA 

$4,080.66 

$- 

$4,080.66 

NICHOLS 

LINDA 

$67,871.00 

$2,605.00 

$70,476.00 

NOVAK 

KATIE 

$57,922.73 

$580.00 

$58,502.73 

O'BRIEN  INZ 

SUSAN 

$72,811.32 

$- 

$72,811.32 

PARKS 

ANGELA 

$65,133.30 

$500.00 

$65,633.30 

PARKS 

JEFFERY 

$88,100.48 

$- 

$88,100.48 

PAUL 

LYNN 

$6,297.26 

$- 

$6,297.26 

PERSICHETTI 

MARGARET 

$6,692.53 

$- 

$6,692.53 

PHELAN 

JAYNE 

$19,980.13 

$600.00 

$20,580.13 

POPKIN 

KARA 

$45,735.86 

$1,273.13 

$47,008.99 

RAINIS 

DENISE 

$103,946.44 

$- 

$103,946.44 

RICH 

BRUCE 

$63,567.17 

$24,518.00 

$88,085.17 

ROBEY 

HELEN 

$4,840.74 

$- 

$4,840.74 

RONDEAU 

NANCY 

$14,764.70 

$96.15 

$14,860.85 

ROURKE 

ELAINE 

$17,572.01 

$692.31 

$18,264.32 

ROY 

JUSTINE 

$52.016  41 

$318.04 

$52,334.45 

RUSSO 

ANN 

$63,567.17 

$2,941.39 

$66,508.56 

SALMON 

JENNIFER 

$56,784.39 

$71.52 

$56,855.91 

SAYERS 

AUTUMN 

$38,262.86 

$- 

$38,262.86 

SEXTON 

LAURA 

$71,736.34 

$3,782.00 

$75,518.34 

SEXTON 

ELIZABETH 

$53,098.65 

$2,615.58 

$55,714.23 

SLOAN 

MICHELE 

$67,872.17 

$1,000  00 

$68,872.17 

ST.AMAND 

MARK 

$38,833.68 

$7,855.37 

$46,689.05 

ST.SAUVEUR 

SHEILA 

$70,125.38 

$180.00 

$70,305.38 

STANIZZI 

DOREEN 

$6,101.94 

$- 

$6,101.94 

SZABLAK 

LINDA 

$50,466.69 

$1,786.56 

$52,253.25 

TAGLIAMONTE 

PAUL 

$17,061.00 

$2,605.00 

$19,666.00 

TAYLOR 

DONNA 

$17,572.01 

$- 

$17,572.01 

TAYLOR 

LISA 

$20,059.66 

$- 

$20,059.66 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  37 


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School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST. \A.\1E 

RECLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

TERRIO 

JOVITA 

$6,218.52 

$- 

$6,218.52 

TRAINOR 

TARA 

$63,227.08 

$  1 .800  00 

$65.027  08 

VANDERPOOL 

MARY  LOU 

$12,453.18 

$- 

$12,453.18 

WHITTLESEY 

CHRISTINA 

$51,466.74 

$4,536.00 

$56,002.74 

WILCZEWSKI 

DANIEL 

$60,575.80 

$2,193.00 

$62,768.80 

WRIGHT 

JOAN 

$16,512.75 

$- 

$16,512.75 

WRIGHT 

THOMAS 

$55,731.55 

$- 

$55,731.55 

ZABIEREK 

JUDITH 

$70,124.75 

$3,857.76 

$73.9X2.51 

SCHOOL  SYSTEM 

ACHESON 

LINDSAY 

$60.00 

$- 

$60  00 

ADAMS 

KELLY 

$175.00 

$- 

$175.00 

ANDROS 

CHRISTO- 
PHER 

$2.340  00 

$- 

$2.340  00 

ARBO 

DEBORAH 

$50.00 

$- 

$50.00 

ATWOOD 

PHYLLIS 

$123.31 

$- 

$123.31 

BARALDI 

JENNIFER 

$1,618.00 

$- 

$1,618.00 

BARALDI 

SUSAN 

$190.00 

$- 

$190.00 

BARBOSA 

DONNA 

$472.50 

$- 

$472.50 

BATES 

DONNA 

$85,951.58 

$- 

$85,951.58 

BEAUREGARD 

MICHELLE 

$920.00 

$- 

$920.00 

BERNAZANI 

MICHAEL 

$1,691.00 

$- 

$1,691.00 

BISSET 

JACQUELINE 

$7,215.05 

$- 

$7,215.05 

BOLTON 

MARIE 

$680.00 

$- 

$680  00 

BORDONARO 

DEBRA 

$6,408.50 

$- 

$6,408.50 

BOROYAN 

CARRIE 

$532.75 

$- 

$532.75 

BRITT 

CHARLES 

$827.75 

$- 

$827.75 

BROTHERS 

SUSAN 

$318.00 

$- 

$318.00 

BUCKLEY 

SARAH 

$669.00 

$- 

$669.00 

BURDA 

SUZANNE 

$- 

$7,798.39 

$7,798.39 

BYAM 

KRJSTA 

$9,933.75 

$- 

$9,933.75 

BYAM 

SHARON 

$545.01 

$576.92 

$1,121.93 

CALNAN 

KRISTEN 

$2,790.22 

$- 

$2,790.22 

CARMEN 

JILLIAN 

$425.63 

$- 

$425.63 

CASE 

FLOYD 

$7,212.70 

$- 

$7,212.70 

CASSELS 

KATHLEEN 

$2,470.25 

$- 

$2,470.25 

CLAPP 

STEPHANIE 

$962.00 

$- 

$962.00 

COGLIANO 

LISA 

$150.00 

$- 

$150.00 

CRANE 

BRIAN 

$9,706.00 

$- 

$9,706.00 

CROSBY 

DALE 

$2,853.50 

$- 

$2,853.50 

DALEY 

ALEXANDRA 

$929.50 

$- 

$929.50 

DASILVA 

CATHERINE 

$313.50 

$- 

$313.50 

DEA 

ELAINE 

$396.28 

$- 

$396.28 

DEAN 

LYNN 

$473.00 

$- 

$473.00 

DECOSTE 

JANET 

$804.36 

$- 

$804.36 

DEDINSKY 

ELAINE 

$3,344.50 

$- 

$3,344.50 

DEFILLIPPO 

DANA 

$4,697.00 

$- 

$4.697  00 

DEFREITAS 

BARBARA 

$12,551.49 

$4,966.37 

$17,517.86 

LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

RECLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

DESHMUKH 

KAVITA 

$975.00 

$- 

$975.00 

DESNOYERS 

DAVID 

$2,083.00 

%- 

$2,083.00 

DEVINCENT 

MARY 

$10.444  75 

$- 

$10,444.75 

DIAZ 

LISA 

$82,728.49 

$- 

$82,728.49 

DIBARI 

JENNIFER 

$112.00 

$- 

$112.00 

DION 

SARA 

$929.00 

$- 

$929.00 

DION 

PETER 

$4,208.00 

$- 

$4,208.00 

DITULLIO 

TANE 

$474.00 

$- 

$474.00 

DOHERTY 

MARIA 

$399.00 

$- 

$399.00 

DOSSIN 

ALEXANDER 

$27.00 

$- 

$27.00 

DUCHARME 

CHRISTINA 

$2,000.00 

$- 

$2.000  00 

DUFFY 

KATHLEEN 

$353.75 

$- 

$353.75 

ERICKSON 

SHERRILL 

$3,631  00 

$- 

$3,631.00 

FARRELL 

NICOLETTA 

$2,413.50 

$- 

$2,413.50 

FIPPHEN 

HOLLY 

$1,427.00 

$- 

$1,427.00 

FLETCHER 

TARA 

$6,904.00 

$- 

$6.904  00 

FLETCHER 

JASON 

$6.78800 

$- 

$6,788.00 

FORGUE 

SUSAN- 

$2,334.75 

$- 

$2,334.75 

FRAZIER 

TRACY 

$149.50 

$- 

$149.50 

FREDETTE 

CAROL 

$98,844.46 

$- 

$98,844.46 

FREDETTE 

JASON 

$2,951.20 

$- 

$2,951.20 

FREDETTE 

CLEO 

$8.12400 

$- 

$8,124.00 

GARVEY 

KALEE 

$259.50 

$- 

$259  50 

GARVEY 

KIERA 

$861.50 

$- 

$861.50 

GAUTHIER 

MICHAEL 

$2,440.00 

$- 

$2,440.00 

GILET 

MARYANN 

$60.00 

$- 

$60.00 

GROVES 

JEAN 

$138.00 

$- 

$138.00 

HAMILTON 

ELEANOR 

$13,111.14 

$- 

$13,111.14 

HAMILTON 

M1CHELE 

$5,480.00 

$- 

$5,480.00 

HANSEN 

LYNN 

$730.00 

$- 

$730.00 

HARDY 

MARY 

$1,012.50 

$- 

$1,012.50 

HATCH 

ELIZABETH 

$87.00 

$- 

$87.00 

HAVENER 

LYNN 

$3,401.00 

$- 

$3,401.00 

HECK 

DE1RDRE 

$135.00 

$- 

$135.00 

HIBBARD 

AMANDA 

$81.00 

$- 

$81.00 

HOLLAND 

KELLEY 

$520.50 

$- 

$520.50 

HOOD-MARTIN 

LISA 

$800.00 

$- 

$800.00 

HOULE-SAYYED 

CARENMA- 
RIE 

$1,338.50 

$ 

$1,338.50 

HULETT 

ELIZABETH 

$3,450.00 

$- 

$3,450.00 

HUTCHINSON 

ANNA-LISA 

$351.00 

$- 

$351.00 

JANIAK 

DORIS 

$71.50 

$- 

$71.50 

KAELIN 

NANCY 

$754.49 

$- 

$754.49 

KALUKIEWICZ 

CHRISTINE 

$4,169.00 

$- 

$4,169.00 

KEEFE 

RYAN 

$3.3 1 1 .00 

$- 

$3,311.00 

KELLEY 

MAYLEEN 

$540  00 

$- 

$540.00 

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Town  Administration 


School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  NAME 

FIRST. SAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

KELLY 

CHRISTO- 
PHER 

$274.50 

$- 

$274.50 

KINNETT 

HARRIET 

$4,696.00 

$- 

$4,696.00 

KINNETT 

CHARLES 

$2,714.00 

$- 

$2,714.00 

KRYSTYN1AK 

DEBBIE 

$549.00 

$- 

$549.00 

LABRIOLA 

BRIAN 

$2,949.00 

$- 

$2,949.00 

LEWIS 

CATHLEEN 

$356.50 

$- 

$356.50 

L  ISC  [OTTO 

KATHLEEN 

$1,726.00 

$- 

$1,726.00 

LYNCH 

CLAIRE 

$3,060.85 

$- 

$3,060.85 

LYONS 

DEBORAH 

$310.00 

$- 

$310.00 

MACDONALD 

STEPHEN 

$492.00 

$- 

$492.00 

MACLAUCHLAN 

NANCY 

$X.760.59 

$- 

$8,760.59 

MACPHERSON 

JANET 

$1,646.75 

$- 

$1,646.75 

MADDEN 

SARAH 

$144.00 

$- 

$144.00 

MARSHALL 

MARGARET 

$8,512.90 

$- 

$8,512.90 

MASSA 

PHILLIP 

$827.75 

$- 

$827.75 

MATHEWSON 

BILLIE  JO 

$836.25 

$- 

$836.25 

MCCARTIN 

SALLY 

$5,721.21 

$- 

$5,721.21 

MCCORMICK 

VIRGINIA 

$3,438.95 

$- 

$3,438.95 

MCELHINNEY 

JEANNE 

$300.00 

$- 

$300.00 

MCGRATH 

MICHAEL 

$5,909.00 

$- 

$5,909.00 

METHENY 

MARGARET 

$7,693.41 

$- 

$7,693.41 

MICOL 

CHARLES 

$6,630.00 

$- 

$6,630.00 

MISCOVITCH 

RUSSELL 

$3,320.00 

$- 

$3,320.00 

MURPHY 

KATHLEEN 

$189.75 

$- 

$189.75 

MURRAY 

ELAINE 

$1,476.00 

$- 

$1,476.00 

NOLAN 

MELISSA 

$1,185.00 

$- 

$1,185.00 

ORCHARD 

KATHRYN 

$3,413.25 

$- 

$3,413.25 

PARZIALE 

EVAN 

$2,028.00 

$- 

$2,028.00 

PELUSO 

KATHLEEN 

$225.00 

$- 

$225.00 

PETERSON 

MARYGAIL 

$466.25 

$- 

$466.25 

PILARSKI 

KATHY 

$136.00 

$- 

$136.00 

POND 

MELISSA 

$1,349.00 

$- 

$1,349.00 

PRAY 

KAITLYN 

$1,250.00 

$- 

$1,250.00 

PSALEDAKJS 

JONATHAN 

$6,090.00 

$- 

$6,090.00 

RANDOLPH 

THERESA 

$23,194.46 

$690.00 

$23,884.46 

RAPONE 

LEONARD 

$8,016.00 

$- 

$8,016.00 

RILEY 

MONICA 

$5,157.00 

$- 

$5,157.00 

RIVARD 

AMANDA 

$1,751.50 

$- 

$1,751.50 

ROWE 

LEONARD 

$6,630.00 

$- 

$6,630.00 

SALOMAA 

JOANNE 
FAGAN 

$1,129.50 

$- 

$1,129.50 

SANTOS 

RICHARD 

$4,035.00 

$- 

$4,035.00 

SEBELIUS 

MELINDA 

$3,146.00 

$- 

$3,146.00 

SHEEKS 

LINDA 

$3,739.50 

$- 

$3,739.50 

SHIMER 

KAITLIN 

$321.00 

$- 

$321.00 

SILVIA 

DANIEL 

$268.06 

$- 

$268.06 

LAST  NAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGLLAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

SMITH 

CAROL 

$35,597.25 

$446.15 

$36,043.40 

STONE 

KEITH 

$3,153.00 

$- 

$3,153.00 

SUNEEL 

SOWMYA 

$287.50 

$- 

$287.50 

SYLVIA 

JUDITH 

$37699 

$- 

$376.99 

TATE-HOWARD 

KATHLEEN 

$67,872.17 

$1,112.91 

$68,985.08 

THOMAS 

JUDITH 

$12,560.00 

$- 

$12,560.00 

THOMAS 

MICHELLE 

$17,531.10 

$- 

$17,531.10 

TRAGER 

MARCTE 

$27.00 

$- 

$27.00 

TUNSTALL 

CHRISTINE 

$82,728.49 

$- 

$82,728.49 

TURLEY 

RUTH 

$650.00 

$- 

$650.00 

TURNER 

SANDRA 

$974.25 

$- 

$974.25 

VIGLIONE 

BRIAN 

$720.00 

$- 

$720.00 

WARREN 

SALLY 

$1,197.50 

$- 

$1,197.50 

WARSHAFSKY 

DANIEL 

$3,983.00 

$- 

$3,983.00 

WASZAK 

JESSICA 

$87.00 

$- 

$87.00 

WELSH 

DAVID 

$1,386.00 

$- 

$1,386.00 

ZACHRY 

SHIRLEY 

$38,170.76 

$- 

$38,170.76 

ZAHAROOLIS 

GAIL 

$2,532.00 

$345.65 

$2,877.65 

ROW  ELEMEKTAR I SCHOOL 

$72,811.32 

$- 

ADAMSON 

LAURIE 

$72,811.32 

A  RON  IAN 

NANCY 

$21,768.85 

$- 

$21,768.85 

BACON 

PHYLLIS 

$17,572.01 

$1,516.31 

$19,088.32 

BALBONI 

MICHELE 

$37,782.00 

$3,271.20 

$41,053.20 

BERG 

BARBARA 

$51,466.74 

$1,075.00 

$52,541.74 

BOSSI 

MAUREEN 

$9,309.86 

$- 

$9,309.86 

BRAHIM 

MARIA 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

BRENNAN 

V1CK1 

$23,926.29 

$824.00 

$24,750.29 

CAMPBELL 

DENISE 

$20,491  70 

$- 

$20,491.70 

CELLA 

ALLISON 

$17,111.72 

$- 

$17,111.72 

CLAUSON 

VERA 

$6,781.93 

$486.14 

$7,268.07 

CONLEY 

BARBAJtA 

$41,717.28 

$- 

$41,717.28 

COTE 

KRISTINA 

$4,014.87 

$- 

$4,014.87 

CRAIG 

ANNE 

$63,628.27 

$- 

$63,628.27 

CRISTANTIELLO 

JANE 

$23,346.03 

$- 

$23,346.03 

DEFALCO 

JENNIFER 

$58,364.89 

$- 

$58,364.89 

DONOGHUE 

ROBIN 

$9,594.51 

$- 

$9,594.51 

ENGEL 

SHANNON 

$58,364.89 

$1,075.00 

$59,439.89 

FRASCA 

STACY 

$48,849.37 

$- 

$48,849.37 

FRATUS 

DEBORAH 

$17,050.74 

$824.00 

$17,874.74 

GAPHARDT 

KATHY 

$70,125.38 

$- 

$70,125.38 

GOULD 

LORRAINE 

$67,872.17 

$- 

$67,872.17 

HAMILTON 

PATRJC1A 

$63,628.27 

$- 

$63,628.27 

HAMILTON 

LORETTA 

$20,337  22 

$- 

$20,337.22 

HANNIGAN 

IRENE 

$97,388.96 

$- 

$97,388.96 

HARDY 

SARAH 

$58,364.89 

$1,075.00 

$59,439.89 

HODGKINS 

JUDY 

$47,833.12 

$1,162.00 

$48,995.12 

KENNEY 

ROBYN 

$63,628.27 

$1,075.00 

$64,703.27 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Town  Administration 


School  Employee  Payroll 


LAST  SAME 

FIRST  SAME 

REGULAR 

OTHER 

TOTAL 

KJLCOYNE 

KAREN 

$67,871.00 

$1,736.00 

$69,607.00 

KORESKY 

LESLIE 

$17,223.% 

$824.00 

$18,047.96 

(CRAUCH 

MARTHA 

$60,995.97 

$1,075.00 

$62,070.97 

LACASSE 

ALLISON 

$46,753.37 

$2,491.00 

$49,244.37 

LANGLEY 

STEPHEN 

$38,636.00 

$5,107.82 

$43,743.82 

MAHONEY 

CAROL 

$63,567.17 

$3,186.00 

$66,753.17 

MCDERMOTT 

LORJ  LYNCH 

$41,902.17 

$- 

$41,902.17 

M1SCOWSKI 

DEBORAH 

$7,098.12 

$12.10 

$7,110.22 

MURPHY 

PAULA 

$16,512.75 

$1,736.00 

$18,248.75 

MURPHY 

PATRICIA 

$6,677,16 

$40.67 

$6,717.83 

MURRAY 

GAIL 

$40,470.45 

$- 

$40,470.45 

PETERSON 

DONNA 

$67,872.17 

$760.80 

$68,632.97 

POTVIN 

DAWN 

$731.14 

$- 

$731.14 

REIDY 

DIANE 

$6,781.93 

$- 

$6.78 1 .93 

RUHMANN 

MICHELLE 

$60,995.97 

$- 

$60,995.97 

SALVUCCT 

SUSAN 

$4,014.87 

$- 

$4,014.87 

SANBORN 

JENNIFER 

$42,564.80 

$- 

$42,564.80 

SEXAUER 

MARY 

$9,279.30 

$2,605.00 

$11,884.30 

SHERLOCK 

JOHN 

$67,327.78 

$1,075.00 

$68,402.78 

SMALL 

REBECCA 

$16,317.31 

$- 

$16,317.31 

SULLIVAN 

PEGGY 

$31,347.06 

$- 

$31,347.06 

THOMPSON 

SUSAN 

$67,872.17 

$180.00 

$68,052.17 

T1CE 

LISA 

$53,098.65 

$- 

$53,098.65 

TISO 

LAUREN 

$4,042.37 

$125.16 

$4,167.53 

TONEY 

DIANNE 

$18,156.46 

$1,060.08 

$19,216.54 

TRUDEL 

PAULETTE 

$17,223.96 

$- 

$17,223.96 

VASQUEZ 

AUDRA 

$58.36489 

$- 

$58,364.89 

VENUGOPAL 

DEVI 

$18,173.68 

$- 

$18,173.68 

WHITE 

MICHELE 

$5,790.75 

$370.31 

$6,161.06 

WINTERSON 

DENISE 

$70,125.38 

$3,680.00 

$73,805.38 

WESTLAND  SCHOOL 

CUSHING 

SUSAN 

$1,788.00 

$- 

$1,788.00 

GROVES- 

NANCY 

$581.14 

$- 

$581.14 

O'CONNOR 

LEAVTTT 

TERR1 

$3,134.01 

$- 

$3,134.01 

Personnel  Board 


Ellen  DiPasquale,  Chairman 


The  Personnel  Board,  made  up  of  4  community 
members,  and  an  employee  representative,  elected  by 
the  non  union  employees,  meets  on  a  monthly  basis 
along  with  the  Town  Manager  and  Director  of  Hu- 
man Resources  to  assist  in  reviewing  current  person- 
nel rules,  regulations,  laws,  and  town  practices. 

In  this  past  year,  the  Board  reviewed  the  Town's 
Personnel  Rules  and  Regulations,  and  made  adjust- 
ments and  updates  to  the  wording,  in  order  to  comply 
with  current  law.  The  Board  also  suggested  a  change 
to  the  Vacation  and  Sick  Time  policies,  which  were 
combined  into  one  Paid  Time  Off  Policy.  The  Board 
met  with  Town  employees  to  review  the  proposed 
changes,  and  to  address  any  questions  or  concerns. 
In  addition,  the  Town  implemented  a  Short  Term, 
and  Long  Term  Disability  Plan  in  order  to  support 
the  new  PTO  policy.  The  Personnel  Board  met  with 
the  Board  of  Selectmen  for  approval  of  the  changes. 

The  Personnel  Board  had  also  worked  with  the  Per- 
formance Review  Procedure  to  ensure  that  the  tools 
being  utilized  were  most  effective  in  setting  achiev- 
able objectives  and  measuring  employee  perfor- 
mance. The  Personnel  Board  also  initiated  a  review 
of  the  Town's  job  descriptions  and  will  continue  that 
project  in  the  upcoming  year. 


Ellen  DiPasquale,  Chairman 

Cheryl  Boss 

Debra  Mungovan 

Edmond  Roux 

Michael  Vosnakis,  Employee  Representative 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Town  Clerk  &  Board  of  Registrars 

Elizabeth  L.  Delaney 
Town  Clerk 


Sporting  Licenses* 

386 

Dog  Licenses  ** 

3301 

Kennel  Licenses  ** 

5 

Birth  (Inc)  ** 

310 

Deaths  ** 

318 

Marriages  ** 

134 

Intentions** 

137 

*  Fiscal  Year       **  Calendar  year 

The  year  2008  was  a  major  election  year.  During 
the  actual  calendar  year,  four  elections  took  place. 
During  the  fiscal  year  beginning  July  2008  to  June 
2009  there  were  three  elections.  The  first  was  the 
September  16,  2008  State  Primary  in  which  3,554 
voters  participated.  The  next  election  was  Novem- 
ber 4,  2008  this  was  the  Presidential  Election,  where 
19,583  voters  participated,  which  was  an  86%  turn- 
out. There  were  2,294  absentee  ballots  processed  by 
this  office,  1,222  were  mailed  out,  and  1,072  voted 
in  person  at  the  Town  Clerk's  Office.  On  Monday 
November  3rd  (which  was  the  deadline  to  vote  ab- 
sentee) between  the  hours  of  8:30  am  to  12  noon  140 
voters  alone  voted  in  the  office.  This  election  was  an 
historical  one  because  of  the  candidates  running  and 
the  record  voter  turnout  across  the  USA.    The  next 
election  was  the  2009  Annual  Town  Election  of  April 
7th  in  which  4,165  voters  participated. 
As  far  as  Town  Meetings,  there  were  four  sessions 
held  in  the  fiscal  year.  Beginning  with  the  Annual 
Fall  Town  Meeting  on  October  20,  2008,  it  finished 
in  one  session  and  there  were  eighteen  articles  acted 
on.  There  was  one  night  of  a  Special  Town  Meeting 
held  on  March  9,  2009  there  were  three  articles  acted 
on.  Then  the  Annual  Spring  Town  Meeting  began  on 
April  27,  2009  and  adjourned  and  finished  on  April 
30th,  there  were  a  total  of  seventeen  articles  acted 


on.  Due  to  limited  space  and  printing  cost,  copies  of 
the  minutes  from  any  of  these  meetings  and  the  elec- 
tion results,  are  available  in  the  Town  Clerk's  Office. 

In  February  of  2009  the  Town  Clerk's  Office 
staff  was  reduced  due  to  budget  constraints.  One 
position  was  completely  eliminated  which  had  been 
held  by  Mary  Jane  Comeau,  who  had  been  a  mem- 
ber of  my  staff  since  November  of  2002.  I  thank  her 
for  her  years  of  service.    Mary  Jane  was  an  asset  to 
this  office  and  will  be  greatly  missed.  Also  another 
a  sign  of  the  times,  a  second  position  was  reduced 
from  37.5  to  25.5  hours.  The  office  goal  is  to  keep 
our  sense  of  humor  and  to  serve  and  assist  the  public 
to  the  best  of  our  ability  and  during  these  difficult 
times. 

My  heartfelt  thanks  to  all  the  election  workers  and 
the  personnel  of  the  DPW,  Police  and  School  for 
enabling  the  election  day  process  to  run  smoothly. 
It  begins  with  the  small  army  of  168  precinct  work- 
ers that  consists  of  two  shifts.  This  is  a  great  group 
of  dependable  people.  The  first  shift  starts  at  6  AM 
and  the  second  shift  ends  at  10:30  PM.  Thanks  also 
to  the  Maintenance  and  Custodian  workers  that  set 
up  the  five  locations  and  transport  machines  back 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Town  Administration 


Town  Clerk  &  Board  of  Registrars 

to  Town  Office  Building.    The  DPW  workers  who 
appeared  at  the  Town  Office  Building  5  AM  on  Elec- 
tion morning  and  transport  the  ballots  and  machines 
to  the  precincts.  The  Police  Department  beginning 
with  the  Chief  and  Deputy.  Including  all  the  Officers 
who  work  with  myself,  staff  and  precinct  workers  at 
the  polls,  during  the  day  and  at  the  end  of  the  elec- 
tion night.  Lastly,  to  my  staff  of  Raymonde  Legrand, 
Bernadette  Gilet  and  Mary  Jane  Comeau  your  dedi- 
cation and  help  is  greatly  appreciated. 
Sincerely, 

Elizabeth  L.  Delaney 
Town  Clerk 


BOARD  OF  REGISTRARS 

Judith  A.  Olsson,  Chairman 

Matthew  G.  Dulchinos 

Michael  F.  McCall 

Elizabeth  L.  Delaney  Ex  Officio 


Voting  Strength  as  of  December  3 1 ,  2008  Enrolled  Voters  (figures  inc  inactive  votes) 

PRECINCTS 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

TOTAL 

Democrats 

582 

703 

586 

579 

595 

703 

637 

732 

589 

5706 

Republicans 

360 

277 

280 

308 

330 

359 

383 

373 

362 

3032 

Unenrolled 

1476 

1361 

1534 

1442 

1600 

1611 

1689 

1591 

1617 

13921 

Grn/Rainbow 

2 

1 

1 

0 

5 

3 

1 

3 

0 

16 

Libertarian 

3 

7 

5 

5 

6 

10 

3 

6 

9 

54 

Inter.  3rd  Party 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

3 

Reform 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

Socialist 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Green  Party  USA 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Conservative 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

American  Indep 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

5 

TOTAL 

2423 

2352 

2406 

2335 

2537 

2688 

2713 

2708 

2583 

22745 

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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Town  Meeting 


FALL  2008  ANNUAL  TOWN  MEETING 
OCTOBER  20,  2008 

The  following  is  a  condense  version  of  the  action 
taken  at  the  Annual  Fall  Town  Meeting. 

The  October  20th  meeting  called  to  order  at  7:40 
PM  and  adjourned  Sini  die  at  10:30  PM  there  were 
149  Representatives  present.  Articles  1-18  were 
acted  on. 

ARTICLE  1 :    I  move  that  the  Town  hear  reports  of 
the  Town  Officers  and  Committees. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Board  of  Selectmen 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  2:    I  move  that  the  Town  appropriate 
from  Free  Cash  the  sum  of  $2,212,005  to  the  Stabili- 
zation Fund. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Board  of  Selectmen 

Town  Manager 

Two-Thirds  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  3:    I  move  that  the  Town  transfer  the 
sum  of  $28,930  from  Special  Revenue  to  the  School 
Department,  said  funding  coming  from  E-Rate  reim- 
bursements. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  4:    I  move  that  the  Town  transfer  from 
the  Stabilization  Fund  the  sum  of  $5,100  to  pay 
unpaid  electricity  bills  from  the  Public  Works,  Parks 
Department  shed  at  Roberts  Field. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 
Four-Fifths  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


ARTICLE  5:    I  move  that  the  Town  amend  the  Fis- 
cal Year  2009  operating  budget  voted  under  Article 
4  of  the  Annual  Town  Meeting  held  on  April  28, 
2008  as  follows: 

•  Increase  Line  Item  #5  Out  of  District 

Tuition  by  $15,555 

Increase  Line  Item  #2 1  Excluded  Debt  & 
Interest  by  $16,218 

and  that  the  Town  raise  and  appropriate  the  sum  of 
$3 1,773  to  defray  Town  charges  for  the  fiscal  period 
July  1,2008  to  June  30,  2009. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  6:    I  move  that  the  Town  appropriate  the 
sum  of  $1,241,004  from  Sewer  Betterments  to  offset 
the  FY09  excluded  debt  service  budget  as  voted  in 
Line  Item  #2 1  (Excluded  Debt  &  Interest)  under 
Article  4  of  the  Annual  Town  Meeting  held  on  April 
28,  2008. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  7:    I  move  that  the  Town  approve  the 
Tax  Increment  Financing  Agreement  between  the 
Town  and  L-l  Identity  Solutions,  Inc.,  substantially 
in  the  form  as  is  on  file  with  the  Town  Clerk  (the 
"TIF  Agreement"),  pursuant  to  GL  c.  40,  §59,  and 
to  confirm  the  Board  of  Selectmen's  selection  of  the 
location  of  the  project  as  an  Economic  Opportunity 
Area  ("the  250  Apollo  Drive  Economic  Opportunity 
Area"),  and  to  authorize  the  Board  of  Selectmen  to 
submit  an  Economic  Opportunity  Area  Application, 
Tax  Increment  Financing  Plan,  and  Certified  Project 
Application  to  the  Massachusetts  Economic  Assis- 
tance Coordinating  Council,  all  relating  to  the  project 
as  described  in  the  TIF  Agreement  to  be  located  in 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  43 


Town  Administration 


T0Wn  Meeting  -  October  20,  2008  continued 

the  250  Apollo  Drive  Economic  Opportunity  Area, 
and  to  take  such  other  actions  as  may  be  necessary  to 
obtain  approval  of  the  Certified  Project  Application, 
the  Economic  Opportunity  Area,  the  Tax  Increment 
Financing  Plan  and  TIF  Zone  and  to  implement  the 
TIF  Agreement. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Board  of  Selectmen 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  8:    I  move  that  the  Town  appropriate  the 
sum  of  $50,000  from  the  Community  Preservation 
Historic  Preservation  Reserve,  for  the  repair  of  the 
roof  and  structure  of  the  Barrett-Byam  Homestead, 
40  Byam  Road,  and  for  the  purchase  of  an  archival 
scanning  and  storage  system  for  the  Chelmsford 
Historical  Society. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Community  Preservation  Committee 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


ARTICLE  11:1  move  that  the  Town  amend  Chapter 
1 19,  Poles  and  Wires,  of  the  Chelmsford  Town  Code 
by  adding  the  provisions  underlined,  as  printed  in  the 
Warrant  for  this  Annual  Town  Meeting.  And  further, 
to  authorize  the  Board  of  Selectmen  to  petition  the 
General  Court  for  special  legislation  entitled,  "An 
Act  To  Authorize  the  Town  of  Chelmsford  to  Regu- 
late the  Removal  of  Aboveground  Utility  Poles  and 
Overhead  Wires  and  other  Associated  Structures  and 
to  Regulate  the  Installation  of  Underground  Wires 
and  Associated  Structures,"  as  printed  in  the  Warrant 
for  this  Annual  Town  Meeting,  provided,  however, 
that  the  General  Court  may  make  clerical  or  editorial 
changes  of  form  only  to  the  bill,  unless  the  Board  of 
Selectmen  approve  amendments  to  bill  before  en- 
actment by  the  General  Court;  and  provided  further 
that  the  Board  of  Selectmen  is  hereby  authorized  to 
approve  amendments  which  shall  be  within  the  scope 
of  the  general  public  objectives  of  this  petition. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


ARTICLE  9:    Withdrawn. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Community  Preservation  Committee 

ARTICLE  10:  I  move  that  the  Town  amend  its  vote 
taken  under  Article  13  of  the  April  27,  2000  Annual 
Town  Meeting  pertaining  to  the  Town's  acceptance 
of  the  provisions  of  Massachusetts  General  Laws 
Chapter  59,  Section  5K  which  authorizes  the  Town 
to  establish  a  senior  citizens'  property  tax  work-off 
abatement  program  by  increasing  the  total  amount  of 
abatements  that  may  be  granted  under  this  program 
to  $75,000  in  any  given  year. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


ARTICLE  12:  I  move  that  the  Town  amend  the 
Town  Code,  Chapter  195,  "Zoning  Bylaw,"  Article 
III,  Use  Regulations,  §195-8,  Nonconforming  uses 
and  structures,  by  adding  the  following  new  sentence 
to  §195-8.A:  "  For  the  purposes  of  §195-8.B  and 
§195-8.C,  the  Board  of  Appeals  shall  be  the  special 
permit  granting  authority  for  single  and  two-family 
dwellings  and  the  Planning  Board  shall  be  the  spe- 
cial permit  granting  authority  for  all  other  uses  and 
structures,  including  multi-family  and  non-residen- 
tial uses  and  structures";  and  by  adding  the  phrase 
"or  the  Planning  Board,  as  applicable,"  following  the 
phrase  "Board  of  Appeals"  in  §195-8.B.  and  §195- 
8.C.  as  printed  in  the  Warrant  for  this  Annual  Town 
Meeting;  for  the  purpose  of  transferring  the  special 
permit  granting  authority  for  nonconforming  multi- 
family  and  non-residential  uses  and  structures  from 
the  Board  of  Appeals  to  the  Planning  Board. 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Town  Meeting 


October  20,  2008  continued 


SUBMITTED  BY:       Planning  Board 

Two-Thirds  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  13:1  move  that  the  Town  accept  the 
provisions  of  Massachusetts  General  Laws,  Chapter 
43D  as  amended  pursuant  to  Section  1 1  of  Chapter 
205  of  the  Acts  of  2006  and  to  approve  the  filing  of 
an  application  with  the  Interagency  Permitting  Board 
for  the  designation  of  land  at  25  Katrina  Road  identi- 
fied by  the  Board  of  Assessors  as  Map  52,  Block 
234,  Parcel  2,    as  a  Priority  Development  Site. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  14:  I  move  that  the  Town  amend  Chap- 
ter 16,  Buildings,  Demolition  of,  of  the  Chelmsford 
Town  Code  as  printed  in  the  Warrant  for  this  Annual 
Town  Meeting. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  15:1  move  that  the  Town  authorize  the 
Board  of  Selectmen  and/or  the  Sewer  Commission- 
ers to  acquire  any  and  all  temporary  and  permanent 
easements,  and  any  property  in  fee  simple  with  the 
buildings  and  trees  thereon  by  purchase,  eminent 
domain,  otherwise,  for  the  property  located  in  the 
Town  of  Chelmsford,  Massachusetts,  and  further 
described  and  shown  on  a  set  of  plans  entitled  "Plan 
of  Sewer  Easements  in  Chelmsford,  Massachusetts, 
Moore  Street/Ledge  Road  Area  -  Phase  41  Sewers" 
dated  October,  2008,  a  copy  of  which  is  on  file  in 
the  office  of  the  Town  Engineer  and  is  incorporated 
herein  by  reference,  for  the  purpose  of  constructing 
and  maintaining  sewers,  pumping  stations,  and  all 
other  appurtenances  thereto;  and  that  the  funds  for 
such  an  acquisition  having  been  appropriated  under 


Article  1  of  the  June  12,  2008  Special  Town  Meet- 
ing, to  defray  all  necessary  costs,  fees,  and  expenses 
in  connection  with  the  acquisition  of  said  land  and 
for  paying  damages  which  may  be  awarded  as  a 
result  of  such  taking. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Sewer  Commission 

Two-Thirds  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  16.  I  move  that  the  Town  authorize  the 
Board  of  Selectmen  to  petition  the  General  Court  for 
special  legislation  entitled,  "An  Act  Relative  to  the 
Minimum  Years-of-Service  Required  to  be  Eligible 
for  Civil  Service  Promotions  to  the  Position  of  Fire 
Captain  in  the  Town  of  Chelmsford,"  as  printed  in 
the  Warrant  for  this  Annual  Town  Meeting,  provided, 
however,  that  the  General  Court  may  make  clerical 
or  editorial  changes  of  form  only  to  the  bill,  unless 
the  Board  of  Selectmen  approves  amendments  to  the 
bill  before  enactment  by  the  General  Court;  and  pro- 
vided further  that  the  Board  of  Selectmen  is  hereby 
authorized  to  approve  amendments  which  shall  be 
within  the  scope  of  the  general  public  objectives  of 
this  petition: 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

Town  Counsel  ruled  following  two  articles  beyond 
Town  Meeting  scope  and  where  not  brought  forth. 

ARTICLE  17:  SUBMITTED  BY:       Citizen  Petition 

ARTICLE  18:  SUBMITTED  BY:       Citizen  Petition 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  45 


Town  Administration 


Town  Meeting 

SPECIAL  TOWN  MEETING 
MARCH  9,  2009 

The  following  is  a  condense  version  of  the  action 
taken  at  the  Special  Town  Meeting. 


The  March  9th  Special  Town  Meeting  called  to  order 
at  7:40  PM  at  the  Senior  Center  and  adjourned  Sine 
die  at  8:35  PM.  There  were  132  Representatives 
present.  Articles  1-5  were  acted  on. 

ARTICLE  1 :    I  move  that  the  Town  amend  the  Fis- 
cal Year  2009  operating  budget  under  Article  4  of  the 
Spring  Annual  Town  Meeting  held  on  April  28,  2008 
and  amended  by  Article  5  of  the  Fall  Annual  Town 
Meeting  held  on  October  20,  2008  by  reducing  the 
line  item  appropriations  by  the  total  sum  of  $235,474 
substantially  as  follows: 


Current 

Proposed 

Budget 

Budget 

Revised 

Change 

Municipal  Administration 

1 .  Personnel  Services 

1,420,555 

1,401,794 

(18,761) 

2.  Expenses 

829,549 

855,896 

26,347 

Chelmsford  Public  Schools 

3.  Expenses 

45,017,232 

44,426,232 

(591,000) 

Nashoba  Valley  Technical 
High  School 

4.  Assessment 

1,624,488 

1,624,488 

0 

Out  of  District  Education 

5.  Tuition 

37,080 

37,080 

0 

Public  Safety 

6.  Personnel  Services 

8,795,352 

8,670,087 

(125,265) 

7.  Expenses 

1,106,711 

1,052,242 

(54,469) 

Public  Works 

8.  Personnel  Services 

1,474,740 

1,450,076 

(24,664) 

9.  Expenses 

3,192,154 

3,071,550 

(120,604) 

9a.  Snow  &  Ice 

818,500 

1,438,500 

620,000 

Municipal  Facilities 

10.  Personnel  Services 

656,744 

625,407 

(31,337) 

1 1 .  Expenses 

489,588 

470,604 

(18,984) 

Sewer  Commission 

12.  Expenses 

4.500 

4,000 

(500) 

Cemetery  Commission 

13.  Personnel  Services 

231,220 

228,461 

(2,759) 

14.  Expenses 

44,900 

43,160 

(1,740) 

Community  Services 

15.  Personnel  Services 

475,549 

481,108 

5,559 

16.  Expenses 

222,750 

227,150 

4,400 

Library 

17.  Personnel  Services 

1,157,368 

1,115,368 

(42,000) 

18.  Expenses 

387,087 

354,087 

(33,000) 

Benefits  and  Insurance 

19.  Expenses 

15,936,559 

16,109,862 

173,303 

Debt  &  Interest 

20.  Non-Excluded 

3,842,349 

3,842,349 

0 

21.  Excluded 

7,864,822 

7,864,822 

0 

Total 

95,629,797 

95,394,323 

(235,474) 

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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Town  Meeting 


March  9,  2009  continued 


SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 

Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  2:    I  move  that  the  Town  charge  for  each 

written  demand  issued  by  the  collector  a  fee  of  thirty 

dollars  ($30.00)  to  be  added  to  and  collected  as  part 

of  the  tax,  as  authorized  by  Massachusetts  General 

Laws  Chapter  60,  Section  15,  effective  as  of  April  1, 

2009. 

SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  Carried 

ARTICLE  3:    I  move  that  the  Town  transfer  the  sum 
of  $1,133,441  from  the  General  Stabilization  Fund 
to  be  used  as  another  financing  source  in  the  general 
fund  for  Fiscal  Year  2009. 
SUBMITTED  BY:       Town  Manager 
Two-Thirds  Vote 

The  Moderator  declared  that  the  motion  carried  by 
recogonizing  the  2/3 's  vote  by-law 

ARTICLE  4:    No  action. 

ARTICLE  5:    No  action 


SPRING  ANNUAL  TOWN  MEETING 
APRIL  27,  2009 

The  following  is  a  condense  version  of  the  action 
taken  at  the  Annual  Spring  Town  Meeting. 

April  27th  meeting  was  called  to  order  at  7:30  PM  at 
the  Senior  Center  and  adjourned  at  1 1 :00  PM.  There 
were  155  Representatives  present.  Articles  1-14 
were  acted  on: 


April  27,  2009  continued 

ARTICLE  1 :    I  move  that  the  Town  hear  reports  of 
the  Town  Officers  and  Committees. 
SUBMITTED  BY:  Board  of  Selectmen 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  2:    I  move  that  the  Town  amend  the  Fis- 
cal Year  2009  operating  budget  under  Article  7  of 
the  Annual  Town  Meeting  held  on  April  28,  2008, 
amended  by  Article  5  of  the  Annual  Fall  Town  Meet- 
ing held  on  October  20,  2008,  and  amended  by  Ar- 
ticle 1  of  the  Special  Town  Meeting  held  on  March  9, 
2009  by  transferring  from  the  Stabilization  Fund  the 
sum  of  $331,000  to  fund  the  costs  associated  with 
the  tree  pruning  and  brush  disposal  related  to  the 
December  11-12,  2008  ice  storm. 
SUBMITTED  BY:  Town  Manager 

2/3rds  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  3:    I  move  that  the  Town  raise  and  ap- 
propriate $92,722,198;  and  transfer  $1,472,187  from 
the  Sewer  Betterment  Fund;  $47 1 ,090  from  Sewer 
User  Revenues;  $216,535  from  the  School  Lunch 
Revolving  Fund;  and  $102,600  from  the  Childcare 
Revolving  Fund  to  defray  Town  charges  for  the  fiscal 
period  July  1,  2009  to  June  30,  2010  according  to  the 
following  line  items: 


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PAGE  47 


Town  Administration 


Town  Meeting  Aprim,  2009  continued 


Municipal  Administration 

1.  Personnel  Services: 

SI, 330,042 

2.  Expenses 

$843,039 

Chelmsford  School  Department 

3.  Expenses: 

$43,482,725 

Nashoba  Valley  Technical  High  School 

4.  Assessment 

$1,741,466 

Out  of  District  Education 

5.  Assessment                        SI 7,000 

Public  Safety 

6.  Personnel  Services:            $8,590,897 

7.  Expenses:                          $1,047,584 

Public  Works 

8.  Personnel  Services:            $1,375,018 

9.  Expenses                            S3. 143,240 

9A.  Snow  and  Ice  Removal      S 1 . 1 1 3,500 

Municipal  Facilities 

10.  Personnel  Services:            $593,044 

11.  Expenses:                          $441,516 

Sewer  Commission 

12.  Expenses:                         $4,000 

Cemetery  Commission 

13.  Personnel  Services:          $238,228 

14.  Expenses:                          $43,160 

Community  Services 

15.  Personnel  Services:          $460,086 

16.  Expenses:                        $205,775 

Library 

17.    Personnel  Services:         $1,035,228 

18.    Expenses:                          $409,227 

Benefits  and  Insurance 

19.    Expenses: 
$17,059,691 

Debt  &  Interest 

20.    Non-Excluded:               $4,130,318 

21.    Betterment  -  Funded:     $1,472,187 

22.    Excluded:                      $6,207,639 

SUBMITTED  BY: 


Town  Manager 
Majority  Vote 


Motion  carried  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  4:      I  move  that  the  Town  appropriate  the 
following  sums  to  operate  the  Sewer  Enterprise  for  Fiscal 
Year  2010: 

o  Personnel  Services:  $700,767 

o  Expenses:  $1,717,114 

Total:  $2,417,881 

and  that  42,417,881  be  raised  from  Sewer  Enterprise 
receipts. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  5:      I  move  that  the  Town  raise  and  appropri- 
ate $150,000  to  be  used  as  a  Reserve  Fund  at  the  discre- 
tion of  the  Finance  Committee  for  Fiscal  Year  2010,  as 
provided  in  General  Laws  Chapter  40,  Section  6. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  6:      I  move  that  the  Town  vote  to  authorize 
revolving  funds  under  Massachusetts  General  Law,  Chap- 
ter 44,  Section  53 E  Vi  for  the  following  departments  in 
Fiscal  Year  2010  with  expenditures  from  said  funds  shall 
be  limited  to  a  certain  sum  as  specified  during  Fiscal  Year 
2010: 

•  Town  Clerk:  The  receipts  to  be  credited  to  the 

fund  shall  be  from  the  collection  of  fees  from  rabies 
clinic,  pound  and  adoption  fees.  The  Town  Clerk  shall  be 
authorized  to  spend  money  from  the  fund  for  the  purpose 
of  providing  improvements  associated  with  the  dog  pound 


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TOWn  Meeting  -  April  27,  2009  continued 

and  programs  and  expenses  associated  with  the  licens- 
ing of  animals.  Expenditures  from  the  program  shall  be 
limited  to  $10,000  during  Fiscal  Year  2010. 

•  Council  on  Aging:  The  receipts  to  be  credited  to 
the  fund  shall  be  from  the  collection  of  fees  from  the  im- 
plementation of  a  Senior  Trip  Program.  The  Council  on 
Aging  shall  be  authorized  to  spend  money  from  the  fund 
for  the  purpose  of  providing  transportation  necessary  for 
implementing  a  Senior  Trip  Program.  Expenditures  from 
the  Senior  Trip  program  revolving  fund  shall  be  limited  to 
$300,000  during  Fiscal  Year  2010. 

•  Council  on  Aging:  The  receipts  to  be  credited 
to  the  fund  shall  be  from  the  collection  of  fees  from  the 
implementation  of  a  Senior  Respite  Care  Program.  The 
Council  on  Aging  shall  be  authorized  to  spend  money 
from  the  fund  for  the  purpose  of  providing  personnel  and 
expenditures  for  implementing  a  Senior  Respite  Care 
Program.  Expenditures  from  the  Senior  Respite  Care  Pro- 
gram revolving  fund  shall  be  limited  to  $300,000  during 
Fiscal  Year  2010. 

•  Police  Department:  The  receipts  to  be  credited  to 
the  fund  shall  be  from  the  collection  of  fees  from  the  sale 
of  used  police  cruisers.  The  Police  Department  shall  be 
authorized  to  spend  money  from  the  fund  for  the  pur- 
pose of  purchasing  communication  equipment  for  newly 
acquired  police  cruisers.  Expenditures  from  the  Police 
Cruiser  revolving  fund  shall  be  limited  to  $20,000  during 
Fiscal  Year  2010. 

•  Inspection  Department:  The  receipts  to  be 
credited  to  the  fund  shall  be  from  the  collection  of  fees 
from  the  Sealer  of  Weights  and  Measures.  The  Inspection 
Department  shall  be  authorized  to  spend  money  from  the 
fund  for  the  purpose  of  administering  the  services  of  the 
Sealer  of  Weights  and  Measures.  Expenditures  from  the 
Weights  and  Measures  revolving  fund  shall  be  limited  to 
$9,000  during  Fiscal  Year  2010. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


ARTICLE  7:      I  move  that  the  Town  appropriate 
$2,568,500  for  the  following  capital  projects: 


FY2010  PROPOSED  CAPITAL  BUDGET 

Dept  /Location 

Project 

Expenditure 

Information/ 
Technology 

Network  Replacement 

$170,000 

Virtual  Desktop  &  Disas- 
ter Recovery 

$100,000 

Municipal  Administration 
Subtotal 

$270,000 

Fire 

Staff  Vehicle  Replace- 
ment (1997) 

$36,000 

Fire  Alarm  Truck  Re- 
placement (1988) 

$65,000 

Public  Safety  Subtotal 

$101,000 

Highway 

Dam  Upgrades 

$87,000 

Sander  Replacement 

$30,000 

One  Ton  Dump  Truck 

$40,000 

6  Wheel  Truck  Replace- 
ment (2)  (1991) 

$120,000 

Front  Loader  (1980) 

$156,000 

Sidewalk  Construction 

$200,000 

Sidewalk  Plow  Replace- 
ment (1993) 

$130,000 

Vi  Ton  Pick-up  Truck 
Replacement 

$30,000 

Cemetery 

One  Ton  Dump  Truck 

$40,000 

Parks 

Rack  Truck  Replacement 

$44,000 

Public  Works  Subtotal 

$837,000 

Public  Facilities 

lA  Ton  Pick-up  Truck 
Replacement 

$22,000 

Electrical  Van  Replace- 
ment (2000) 

$26,000 

Pick-up  Truck  Replace- 
ment (1991) 

$30,000 

Paint  Old  Town  Hall 

$45,000 

McCarthy  Middle 
School 

Gymnasium  Upgrade 

$125,000 

High  School 

Building  Facade 

$350,000 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Town  Administration 


TOWn  Meeting  -  April  27,  2009  continued 


FY2010  PROPOSED  CAPITAL  BUDGET 

Stadium  Seating  &  Press 
Boxes 

$625,000 

Council  on 

Aging 

Boilerless  Steamer 

$37,500 

Public  Facilities  Sub- 
total 

$1,260,500 

Technology 

Smart  Boards  &  Pro- 
jectors 

$100,000 

School  Department 
Subtotal 

$100,000 

CAPITAL  PROJECTS  TOTAL 

$2,568,500 

And  to  fund  said  appropriation,  that  the  Town  transfer 
$77.65  from  unexpended  bond  proceeds  under  Article  13 
of  the  Annual  Town  Meeting  of  April  28,  2003;  transfer 
$7,692.34  from  unexpended  bond  proceeds  under  Article 
14  of  the  Annual  Town  Meeting  of  April  24,  2006;  trans- 
fer $12,462.88  from  unexpended  bond  proceeds  under 
Article  12  of  the  Annual  Town  Meeting  of  April  30,  2007; 
transfer  $46,176.24  from  unexpended  bond  proceeds 
under  Article  8  of  the  Annual  Town  Meeting  of  April  28, 
2008;  and  that  the  Treasurer,  with  the  approval  of  the 
Board  of  Selectmen,  borrow  an  amount  not  to  exceed 
$2,502,090.89  under  Massachusetts  General  Laws  Chap- 
ter 44,  Sections  7  and  8  or  any  other  enabling  authority  to 
fund  these  obligations. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Board  of  Selectmen 

Town  Manager 
Capital  Planning  Committee 
2/3rds  Vote 

Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  8. 1  move  that  the  Town  appropriate  $325,000 
from  the  Chelmsford  Forum  Special  Revenue  Fund  for 
the  replacement  of  the  roof  at  the  Chelmsford  Forum. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Town  Manager 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


ARTICLE  9:       I  move  that  the  Town  transfer  $25,000 
from  the  Sale  of  Graves  and  Lots  to  the  Cemetery  Im- 
provement and  Development  fund. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Cemetery  Commission 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  10:    I  move  that  the  Town  authorize  the  Board 
of  Selectmen  and/or  the  Sewer  Commissioners  to  acquire 
any  and  all  temporary  and/or  permanent  easements,  and 
any  property  in  fee  simple  with  the  buildings  and  trees 
thereon  by  purchase,  eminent  domain,  or  otherwise,  for 
the  property  located  in  the  Town  of  Chelmsford,  Mas- 
sachusetts, and  further  described  and  shown  on  a  set  of 
plans  entitled  "Plan  of  Sewer  Easements  in  Chelmsford, 
Massachusetts,  Tuttle  Road  Pump  Station"  dated  Febru- 
ary 2009,  a  copy  of  which  is  on  file  in  the  office  of  the 
Town  Engineer  and  is  incorporated  herein  by  reference, 
for  the  purpose  of  constructing  and  maintaining  sewers, 
pumping  stations,  and  all  other  appurtenances  thereto; 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Sewer  Commission 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  11:    I  move  that  the  Town  transfer  from  the 
Sewer  Commissioners  for  sewer  purposes  to  the  Board 
of  Selectmen  for  the  purpose  of  conveyance,  the  care, 
custody,  management  and  control  of  the  parcel  of  land 
shown  as  "Parcel  B  Permanent  Land  Taking  893+  sq.ft." 
on  a  plan  of  land  entitled  "Plan  of  Sewer  Easements  in 
Chelmsford,  Massachusetts,  Park  Road/Cambridge  Street 
Area  Phase  4H  Sewers,"  dated  March,  2008,  prepared  by 
Richard  F.  Kaminski  and  Associates,  Inc.,  recorded  with 
the  Middlesex  North  District  Registry  of  Deeds  in  Plan 
Book  228,  Plan  24,  and  being  a  portion  of  the  premises 
acquired  by  the  Town  by  Order  of  Taking  recorded  with 
said  Deeds  in  Book  22540,  Page  252,  and  further  to 
authorize  the  Board  of  Selectmen  to  convey  said  parcel  of 
land  to  William  F.  Leary,  Jr.  and  Helen  D.  Leary  on  such 
terms  and  conditions,  and  for  such  consideration,  which 


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Town  Administration 


Town  Meeting  -  Apn/27, 2009  continued 

may  be  nominal  consideration,  as  the  Selectmen  deem 
appropriate. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Sewer  Commission 

2/3 rds  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  12.  I  move  that  the  Town  acquire  by  purchase, 
gift,  eminent  domain,  or  otherwise  certain  permanent  and 
temporary  easements  in  real  property  located  in  the  Town 
of  Chelmsford,  Massachusetts,  and  further  described  and 
shown  on  a  set  of  plans  entitled  "Transportation  Improve- 
ment Project"  prepared  by  Vanasse,  Hangen  Brustlin, 
dated  September  26,  2008,  a  copy  of  which  is  on  file  in 
the  office  of  the  Town  Clerk  and  is  incorporated  herein 
by  reference,  and  that  the  Town  raise  and  appropriate 
$14,000  for  said  acquisition. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Town  Manager 

2/3rds  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

ARTICLE  13.1  move  that  the  Town  accept  the  following 
mentioned  street,  as  laid  out  by  the  Board  of  Selectmen 
and  shown  by  their  reports  duly  filed  in  the  office  of  the 
Town  Clerk: 

Park  Place 

Providing  all  the  construction  of  the  same  meets  with 
the  requirements  of  the  Board  of  Selectmen,  and  subject 
to  the  withholding  of  any  remaining  bonds  until  such 
requirements  have  been  met;  and  that  the  Town  authorize 
the  Board  of  Selectmen  to  acquire  any  and  all  temporary 
and/or  permanent  easements,  and  any  property  in  fee 
simple,  with  trees  thereon,  by  purchase,  eminent  domain, 
or  otherwise,  for  the  purpose  of  securing  traffic  safety 
and  road  improvements,  and  that  the  Town  authorize  the 
Board  of  Selectmen  to  negotiate  and  execute  all  necessary 
and  proper  contracts  and  agreements  thereto. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Board  of  Selectmen 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


ARTICLE  14:  I  move  that  the  Town  hear  and  act  on  the 
report  of  the  Community  Preservation  Committee  on  the 
Fiscal  Year  2010  Community  Preservation  budget  and: 

Appropriate  from  FY2010  Community  Preserva- 
tion Fund  revenues  $50,000  to  meet  the  administrative 
expenses  and  all  other  necessary  and  proper  expenses  of 
the  Community  Preservation  Committee  for  Fiscal  Year 
2010;  and 

Reserve  for  future  appropriation  amounts  from 
FY2010  Community  Preservation  Fund  revenues  as  rec- 
ommended by  the  Community  Preservation  Committee: 

$1 13,550  for  the  acquisition,  creation  and  preservation  of 

open  space  excluding  land  for  recreational  use; 

$1 13,550  for  the  acquisition  and  preservation  of  historic 

resources; 

$1 13,550  for  the  creation,  preservation  and  support  of 

community  housing; 

$700,000  for  the  Community  Preservation  Fund  FY2010 

Budgeted  Reserve 

All  other  monies  in  the  Community  Preservation 
Fund  shall  remain  undesignated  until  further  recommen- 
dations by  the  Community  Preservation  Committee  and 
action  thereon  by  the  Town  Meeting. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Community  Preservation 

Committee 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 

Town  Meeting  then  adjourned  to  Thursday  April  30th  at 
the  Senior  Center. 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  51 


Town  Administration 


Town  Meeting 


continued 


ADJOURNED  ANNUAL  TOWN  MEETING 
APRIL  30,  2009 

The  April  30th  Adjourned  Annual  Town  Meeting  called 
to  order  at  7:34  PM  at  the  Senior  Center  and  adjourned 
sine  die  at  1 1:00  PM.  There  were  145  Representatives 
present.  Articles  15-19  were  acted  on. 

ARTICLE  15:    I  move  that  the  Town  authorize  the 
Board  of  Selectmen  to  acquire  by  purchase,  gift,  eminent 
domain,  or  otherwise,  certain  parcels  of  land,  containing  a 
total  of  79,376  square  feet,  more  or  less,  located  adjacent 
to  Pond  Street  in  South  Chelmsford,  which  parcels  are 
shown  as  Lot  2  on  Assessor's  Map  124,  Block  463;  Lot  4 
on  Assessor's  Map  124,  Block  463;  and  Lot  15  on  Asses- 
sor's Map  124,  Block  468,  and  constitute  the  entire  prem- 
ises described  in  a  deed  recorded  in  the  Middlesex  North 
Registry  of  Deeds  in  Book  205 18,  Page  262,  said  parcels 
to  be  held  for  the  purpose  of  open  space  and  recreational 
use;  to  authorize  the  Board  of  Selectmen  to  convey  a 
perpetual  conservation  restriction  in  said  parcels  in  accor- 
dance with  M.G.L.  Chapter  184,  Section  31,  as  required 
by  M.G.L.  Chapter  44B,  Section  12  (a),  as  amended,  and 
that  said  conservation  restriction  may  be  granted  to  any 
organization  qualified  and  willing  to  hold  such  a  restric- 
tion in  accordance  with  M.G.L.  Chapter  44B;  and  further 
to  appropriate  a  total  of  $230,000  to  fund  said  acquisition, 
including  related  appraisal,  survey,  and  legal  costs,  and 
other  costs  incidental  and  related  thereto;  and  to  meet  said 
appropriation,  transfer  S2 3 0,000  from  the  Community 
Preservation  Fund  Reserve  for  Expenditures  Account; 
and  further  authorize  the  Board  of  Selectmen  to  take  all 
actions  necessary  to  acquire  said  parcels. 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Town  Manager 

Community  Preservation 

Committee 

Majority  Vote 

Motion  carried  unanimously  by  show  of  hands 


SUBMITTED  BY:  Community  Preservation 

Committee 
ARTICLE  17.  I  move  that  the  Town  amend  The  Town 
Code,  by  amending  Chapter  187,  "Wetlands  Bylaw",  by 
replacing  it  with  the  following: 

SUBMITTED  BY:  Conservation  Commission 

Majority  Vote 
Motion  carried  by  show  of  hands 

Note:  Due  to  the  length  of  this  article  the  submission  and 
vote  is  noted.  Text  is  on  file  in  the  Town  Clerk's  Office 
and  updated  on  the  Town's  General  Code  online. 


ARTICLE  16.  No  Action. 


PAGE  52 


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Town  Administration 


Republican  Primary  -  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

SENATOR  IN  CONGRESS 

Blanks 

4 

11 

26 

6 

20 

4 

21 

14 

10 

116 

Jeffrey  K.  Beatty 

66 

44 

81 

41 

64 

55 

99 

69 

48 

567 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

1 

1 

1 

2 

1 

1 

1 

8 

TOTAL 

71 

55 

108 

48 

86 

60 

121 

84 

58 

691 

REP  IN  CONGRESS  5TH  Dist 

Blanks 

66 

51 

95 

42 

84 

55 

105 

72 

58 

628 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

5 

4 

13 

6 

2 

5 

16 

12 

63 

TOTAL 

71 

55 

108 

48 

86 

60 

121 

84 

58 

691 

COUNCILLOR  3RD  Dist 

Blanks 

69 

52 

99 

44 

86 

55 

109 

76 

58 

648 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

2 

3 

9 

4 

5 

12 

8 

43 

TOTAL 

71 

55 

108 

48 

86 

60 

121 

84 

58 

691 

SENATOR  IN  GENERAL  COURT  3RD  Mldsx  Dist 

Blanks 

4 

1 

18 

4 

17 

3 

9 

3 

1 

60 

Sandra  B.  Martinez 

67 

54 

90 

43 

69 

55 

112 

79 

57 

626 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

1 

2 

2 

5 

TOTAL 

71 

55 

108 

48 

86 

60 

121 

84 

58 

691 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  2ND  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  3,5,7 

Blanks 

5 

0 

7 

12 

Paul  J.  Avella 

86 

75 

96 

257 

William  K.  Bunker 

16 

11 

18 

45 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

1 

1 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

108 

0 

86 

0 

121 

0 

0 

315 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  14TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  1  &  9 

Blanks 

69 

58 

127 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

2 

2 

TOTAL 

71 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

58 

129 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  16TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  2,6,8 

Blanks 

51 

55 

74 

180 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

4 

5 

10 

19 

TOTAL 

0 

55 

0 

0 

0 

60 

0 

84 

0 

199 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  17TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  4 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  53 


Town  Administration 


Republican  Primary  -  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

Blanks 

43 

43 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

5 

5 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

48 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

48 

REGISTER  OF  PROBATE 

Blanks 

66 

49 

96 

40 

80 

54 

109 

71 

50 

615 

John  Lambert,  write-in 

4 

4 

3 

5 

2 

4 

3 

5 

26 

Sean  T  0' Donovan,  write-in 

1 

1 

3 

3 

8 

Misc  Write-in 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

2 

1 

2 

3 

0 

11 

Misc 

2 

6 

5 

5 

6 

7 

31 

TOTAL 

71 

55 

108 

48 

86 

60 

121 

84 

58 

691 

Green  Rainbow  Primary  -  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1         |  Prec  2        |  Prec  3         |  Prec  4        |  Prec  5        |  Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

SENATOR  IN  COGRESS 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

(J 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

TOTAL 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

REP  IN  CONGRESS  5TH  Dist 

Blanks 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

COUNCILLOR  3RD  Dist 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

1 

1 

TOTAL 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

SENATOR  IN  GENERAL  COURT  3RD  Mldsx  Dist 

Blanks 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

TOTAL 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  2ND  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  3,5,7 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

PAGE  54 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Green  Rainbow  Primary  -  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  14TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  1  &  9 

Blanks 

1 

0 

1 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

TOTAL 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  16TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  2,6,8 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  1 7TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  4 

Blanks 

0 

0 

Write-In 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

REGISTER  OF  PROBATE 

Blanks 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Write-in 

0 

0 

o 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

TOTAL 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Working  Family  Primary  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

SENATOR  IN  COGRESS 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

TOTAL 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

REP  IN  CONGRESS  5TH  Dist 

Blanks 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

TOTAL 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

COUNCILLOR  3RD  Dist 

Blanks 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  55 


Town  administration 


Working  Family  Primary  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

SENATOR  IN  GENERAL  COURT  3RD  Mldsx  Dist 

Blanks 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

TOTAL 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  2ND  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  3,5,7 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  14TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  1  &  9 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  16TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  2,6,8 

Blanks 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  17TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  4 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

REGISTER  OF  PROBATE 

Blanks 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

Sean  T. 
O'Donovan, 

write-in 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

PAGE  56 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Democratic  Primary  -  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

SENATOR  rN  CONGRESS 

Blanks 

5 

1 

3 

1 

7 

1 

7 

1 

2 

28 

John  F.  Kerry 

168 

134 

191 

136 

213 

233 

261 

229 

175 

1740 

Edward  J.  O'Reilly 

138 

83 

139 

107 

120 

144 

169 

145 

105 

1150 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

0 

TOTAL 

311 

218 

333 

244 

340 

378 

437 

375 

282 

2918 

REP  IN  CONGRESS  5TH  Dist 

Blanks 

75 

50 

67 

64 

76 

91 

113 

89 

76 

701 

Nicola  S.Tsongas 

231 

163 

259 

175 

258 

284 

321 

284 

206 

2181 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

5 

5 

7 

5 

6 

3 

3 

2 

36 

TOTAL 

311 

218 

333 

244 

340 

378 

437 

375 

282 

2918 

COUNCILLOR  3RD  Dist 

Blanks 

90 

47 

102 

74 

124 

105 

169 

86 

89 

886 

Marilyn  M.  Petitto 
Devaney 

115 

91 

124 

79 

122 

134 

149 

139 

102 

1055 

John  J.  Doyle 

72 

59 

75 

70 

67 

101 

87 

105 

69 

705 

Thomas  L.  Walsh 

34 

21 

31 

20 

27 

37 

31 

43 

22 

266 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

6 

TOTAL 

311 

218 

333 

244 

340 

378 

437 

375 

282 

2918 

SENATOR  IN  GENERAL  COURT  3RD  Mldsx  Dist 

Blanks 

91 

54 

93 

83 

105 

98 

145 

108 

94 

871 

Susan  C.  Fargo 

216 

159 

233 

156 

232 

278 

290 

265 

184 

2013 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

4 

5 

7 

5 

3 

2 

2 

2 

4 

34 

TOTAL 

311 

218 

333 

244 

340 

378 

437 

375 

282 

2918 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  2ND  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  3,5,7 

Blanks 

16 

16 

29 

61 

James  Archiero 

84 

63 

94 

241 

Patricia  Wojtas 

233 

259 

314 

806 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

2 

2 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

333 

0 

340 

0 

437 

0 

0 

1110 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  14TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  1  &  9 

Blanks 

94 

89 

183 

Cory  Atkins 

213 

188 

401 

Write-in 

0 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  57 


Town  Administration 


Democratic  Primary  -  September  16,  2008 


Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

Misc 

4 

5 

9 

TOTAL 

311 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

282 

593 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  16TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  2,6,8 

Blanks 

52 

81 

94 

227 

Thomas  A. Golden,  Jr 

162 

296 

280 

738 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

4 

1 

1 

6 

TOTAL 

0 

218 

0 

0 

0 

378 

0 

375 

0 

971 

REPRESENTATIVE  IN  GEN  CT  17TH  Mldsx  Dist  Pet  4 

Blanks 

74 

74 

David  M.  Nangle 

167 

167 

Write-In 

0 

Misc 

3 

3 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

244 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

244 

Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

REGISTER  OF  PROBATE 

Blanks 

142 

90 

145 

110 

167 

177 

224 

145 

134 

1334 

John  R.  Buonomo 

163 

113 

171 

116 

157 

177 

204 

203 

124 

1428 

Sean  T.  O'Donovan 

6 

4 

8 

11 

7 

8 

7 

15 

6 

72 

Thomas  Concannon 

2 

2 

1 

5 

John  Lambert 

1 

4 

5 

Misc  Write-in 

5 

3 

3 

9 

9 

2 

6 

11 

48 

Misc 

6 

4 

4 

4 

2 

6 

26 

TOTAL 

311 

218 

333 

244 

340 

378 

437 

375 

282 

2918 

PAGE  58 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


State  Election  November  4,  2008 


23  ballots  (13  O.C&  10  Prov  counted  11/14/08) 

*  =  Re-election 

Prec  1* 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5* 

Prec  6* 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

ELECTORS  OF  PRES  &  VICE  PRES 

Blanks 

16 

8 

9 

9 

8 

11 

12 

16 

8 

97 

Baldwin  &  Castle 

0 

3 

1 

4 

3 

2 

2 

3 

1 

19 

Barr  &  Root 

10 

12 

8 

15 

17 

15 

7 

9 

10 

103 

McCain  &  Palin 

949 

772 

946 

886 

932 

989 

1126 

1064 

1048 

8712 

McKinney  &  Clemente 

3 

1 

5 

1 

6 

3 

2 

2 

4 

27 

Nader  &  Gonzalez 

23 

23 

13 

17 

18 

22 

14 

20 

19 

169 

Obama  &  Biden 

1087 

1071 

1092 

1005 

1165 

1284 

1251 

1215 

1190 

10360 

Hilairy  Clinton  (write-in) 

3 

6 

10 

4 

3 

0 

6 

7 

6 

45 

Ron  Paul  (write-in) 

3 

2 

3 

1 

1 

0 

2 

1 

13 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

4 

Misc* 

6 

3 

5 

11 

3 

2 

4 

34 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

SENATOR  IN  CONGRESS 

Blanks 

73 

69 

65 

75 

77 

78 

66 

71 

77 

651 

John  F.  Kerry  * 

1114 

1083 

1140 

1032 

1148 

1254 

1248 

1279 

1187 

10485 

Jeffrey  K.  Beatty 

850 

676 

828 

770 

851 

936 

1059 

924 

976 

7870 

Robert  J.  Underwood 

57 

75 

57 

65 

78 

68 

49 

64 

51 

564 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Misc* 

1 

2 

5 

1 

2 

11 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

REP  IN  CONGRESS  5TH  Dist 

Blanks 

599 

481 

529 

546 

597 

666 

728 

654 

680 

5480 

Nicola  S.  Tsongas* 

1475 

1414 

1532 

1372 

1519 

1664 

1670 

1663 

1577 

13886 

Jim  Ogonowski 

4 

8 

4 

6 

22 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

28 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

Misc* 

16 

9 

21 

24 

10 

11 

19 

23 

34 

167 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

COUNCILLOR  3RD  Dist 

Blanks 

881 

688 

795 

785 

876 

933 

1086 

960 

1011 

8015 

Marilyn  M.  Petitto  Dev- 
aney* 

1203 

1213 

1286 

1149 

1257 

1397 

1332 

1371 

1271 

11479 

Write- In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc* 

10 

3 

9 

8 

25 

11 

5 

9 

9 

89 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

SENATOR  IN  GEN  CT  3rd  Mldsx  Dist 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  59 


Town  Administration 


State  Election  November  4,  2008 


23  ballots  (13  O.C  &  10  Prov  counted  11/14/08) 

*  =  Re-election 

Prec  1* 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5* 

Prec  6* 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

Blanks 

158 

169 

152 

143 

181 

171 

144 

187 

154 

1459 

Susan  C.  Fargo  * 

915 

882 

943 

811 

969 

1045 

1032 

1100 

1005 

8702 

Sandra  B.  Martinez 

1019 

853 

993 

987 

1000 

1119 

1244 

1051 

1129 

9395 

Philip  Eliopoulos 

2 

2 

3 

7 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

Misc* 

2 

1 

6 

5 

2 

3 

19 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

REGISTER  OF  PROBATE  Mldsx  Cry 

Blanks 

860 

688 

785 

783 

873 

924 

1059 

937 

997 

7906 

Tara  E.  DeCristofaro 

1227 

1213 

1298 

1156 

1268 

1412 

1359 

1394 

1283 

11610 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

5 

Misc* 

7 

3 

7 

3 

17 

0 

5 

9 

11 

62 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

QUESTION  1  (Repeal  Income  Tax) 

Blanks 

54 

23 

33 

34 

34 

47 

43 

62 

36 

366 

Yes 

775 

655 

724 

678 

748 

857 

793 

801 

792 

6823 

No 

1265 

1226 

1333 

1230 

1376 

1437 

1587 

1477 

1463 

12394 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

QUESTION  2  (Marijuana) 

Blanks 

43 

33 

42 

34 

28 

42 

39 

66 

33 

360 

Yes 

1285 

1228 

1331 

1221 

1380 

1422 

1404 

1359 

1484 

12114 

No 

766 

643 

717 

687 

750 

877 

980 

915 

774 

7109 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

QUESTION  3  (Dog  racing) 

Blanks 

60 

45 

47 

49 

57 

65 

55 

69 

48 

495 

Yes 

1150 

1085 

1098 

1007 

1164 

1261 

1328 

1219 

1280 

10592 

No 

884 

774 

945 

886 

937 

1015 

1040 

1052 

963 

8496 

TOTAL 

2094 

1904 

2090 

1942 

2158 

2341 

2423 

2340 

2291 

19583 

PAGE  60 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


State  Election  November  4,  2008 


*  =  relection 

Prec  1 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

REP  IN  GEN  CT  14th  Mldsx 

Blanks 

253 

300 

553 

Cory  Atkins 

744 

815 

1559 

Richard  P.  McClure 

1093 

1173 

2266 

Write- In 

0 

0 

0 

Misc* 

4 

3 

7 

TOTAL 

2094 

2291 

4385 

*  =  relection 

Prec  2 

Prec  6 

Prec  8 

TOTAL 

REP  IN  GEN  CT  16th  Mldsx 

Blanks 

612 

781 

843 

2236 

Thomas  A.  Golden 
Jr* 

1287 

1553 

1490 

4330 

Write-in 

0 

Misc* 

5 

7 

7 

19 

TOTAL 

1904 

2341 

2340 

6585 

Prec  3 

Prec  5 

Prec  7 

TOTAL 

REP  IN  GEN  CT  2nd  Mldsx 

Blanks 

203 

236 

227 

666 

James  Arciero 

1072 

996 

1096 

3164 

Paul  J.  Avella 

814 

924 

1098 

2836 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc* 

1 

2 

2 

5 

TOTAL 

2090 

2158 

2423 

6671 

*  =  relection 

Prec  4 

TOTAL 

REP  IN  GEN  CT  17th  Mldsx 

Blanks 

717 

717 

David  M.  Nangle 

1215 

1215 

Write-in 

0 

0 

Misc* 

10 

10 

TOTAL 

1942 

1942 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  61 


Town  Administration 


Town  Election  -  April  7,  2009 


Prec  1    |  Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

*Candidate  for  Re-election 

SELECTMAN  3  Year  Term  (2) 

Blanks 

131 

87 

119 

90 

106 

138 

123 

135 

90 

1019 

Matthew  J.  Hanson 

107 

47 

84 

62 

159 

102 

120 

134 

140 

955 

Jim  Murray 

84 

20 

56 

69 

62 

70 

84 

70 

118 

633 

Steven  M.  Roberts 

75 

63 

98 

62 

76 

92 

106 

104 

81 

757 

George  R.  Dixon  Jr 

214 

178 

273 

147 

145 

259 

258 

267 

207 

1948 

Sean  M.  Scanlon 

196 

96 

165 

139 

184 

174 

270 

184 

261 

1669 

Donald  F.  VanDyne 

159 

56 

119 

88 

140 

196 

240 

188 

143 

1329 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

Misc 

2 

3 

4 

1 

4 

1 

1 

0 

3 

19 

TOTAL 

968 

550 

918 

658 

876 

1032 

1202 

1082 

1044 

8330 

SCHOOL  COMMITTEE  3  Year  Term  (1) 

Blanks 

164 

104 

173 

137 

137 

177 

195 

188 

180 

1455 

Nicholas  A.  DeSilvio 

312 

170 

283 

186 

297 

333 

399 

338 

338 

2656 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

8 

1 

3 

6 

4 

6 

7 

15 

4 

54 

TOTAL 

484 

275 

459 

329 

438 

516 

601 

541 

522 

4165 

LIBRARY  TRUSTEE  3  Year  Term  (2) 

Blanks 

400 

229 

393 

292 

365 

426 

465 

450 

402 

3422 

Diane  M.  Severin 

277 

156 

242 

173 

259 

302 

344 

309 

310 

2372 

Carol  L.  Sneden* 

288 

164 

283 

191 

251 

303 

392 

323 

329 

2524 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

3 

1 

0 

2 

1 

1 

1 

0 

3 

12 

TOTAL 

968 

550 

918 

658 

876 

1032 

1202 

1082 

1044 

8330 

BOARD  OF  HEALTH  3  Year  Term  ( 1 ) 

Blanks 

162 

92 

167 

130 

145 

158 

186 

186 

184 

1410 

Annmarie  Roark 

318 

182 

292 

197 

293 

358 

414 

354 

335 

2743 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

4 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

1 

3 

12 

TOTAL 

484 

275 

459 

329 

438 

516 

601 

541 

522 

4165 

PAGE  62 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Administration 


Town  Election  -  April  7,  2009 


Prec  1    |  Prec  2  |  Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

PLANNING  BOARD  3  Year  Term  (3) 

Blanks 

660 

367 

634 

470 

630 

690 

755 

713 

694 

5613 

S.  George  Zaharoolis* 

251 

160 

257 

153 

214 

282 

349 

310 

274 

2250 

Colleen  A.  Stansfield 

274 

155 

245 

188 

250 

315 

362 

315 

295 

2399 

Robert  P.  Joyce* 

261 

138 

237 

172 

213 

258 

333 

283 

298 

2193 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

6 

5 

4 

4 

7 

3 

4 

2 

5 

40 

TOTAL 

1452 

825 

1377 

987 

1314 

1548 

1803 

1623 

1566 

12495 

Prec  1 

Prec  2 

Prec  3 

Prec  4 

Prec  5 

Prec  6 

Prec  7 

Prec  8 

Prec  9 

TOTAL 

PLANNING  BOARD  Unexp  1  Year  Term  (1) 

Blanks 

195 

100 

192 

147 

177 

192 

233 

205 

207 

1648 

Edmond  N.  Roux 

286 

174 

267 

180 

258 

324 

368 

334 

310 

2501 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

5 

Misc 

3 

1 

0 

2 

3 

0 

2 

11 

TOTAL 

484 

275 

459 

329 

438 

516 

601 

541 

522 

4165 

PLANNING  BD  ALTERNATE  2  Year  Term  ( 1 ) 

Blanks 

199 

112 

200 

153 

178 

218 

235 

211 

216 

1722 

Michael  N.  Raisbeck 

284 

162 

259 

175 

259 

298 

364 

327 

303 

2431 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

2 

3 

3 

12 

TOTAL 

484 

275 

459 

329 

438 

516 

601 

541 

522 

4165 

SEWER  COMMISSION  Year  Term  (2) 

Blanks 

207 

100 

187 

149 

199 

219 

258 

216 

229 

1764 

William  F.  Dalton 

269 

170 

269 

178 

233 

289 

337 

319 

286 

2350 

Write-In 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

8 

5 

3 

2 

6 

8 

6 

6 

7 

51 

TOTAL 

484 

275 

459 

329 

438 

516 

601 

541 

522 

4165 

CEMETERY  COMMISSION  3  Year  Term  ( 1 ) 

Blanks 

169 

93 

174 

134 

164 

180 

208 

185 

192 

1499 

Jean  R.  McCaffery* 

313 

181 

285 

194 

272 

334 

392 

355 

327 

2653 

Write-in 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Misc 

2 

1 

0 

1 

2 

2 

1 

1 

3 

13 

TOTAL 

484 

275 

459 

329 

438 

516 

601 

541 

522 

4165 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  63 


Town  Administration 


Town  Election  April  7,  2009 


PRECINCT  Ul 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

1283 

Samuel  P.  Chase* 

290 

Laura  C.  McGuigan* 

229 

Francis  T.  McDougall* 

219 

John  G.  Coppinger* 

195 

Ralph  B.  Hickey* 

225 

Patrick  M.  Hayes 

251 

Stephanie  J.  Levell* 

199 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

13 

TOTAL 

2904 

Precinct  #  1 

Unexpired  1  Year  Term 

(I) 

Blanks 

425 

Robert  Joyce 

35 

Write-in 

Misc 

24 

TOTAL 

484 

PRECINCT  n  2 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTATIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

779 

Janis  M.  Ackerman 

154 

David  M.  Irvine 

137 

Michael  J.  Santos* 

147 

Maria  G.  Karafelis 

142 

Janet  E.  Murphy* 

138 

William  F.  Dalton* 

147 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

6 

TOTAL 

1650 

Precinct  #  2 

Unexpired  2  Year  Term  (2) 

Blanks 

199 

Laura  A.  Lee 

181 

David  W.  Morey 

166 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

4 

TOTAL 

550 

Precinct  #  2 

Unexpired  1  Year  Term  (2) 

Blanks 

207 

Bernadette  Gilet 

182 

Karen  A.  Thorp- 
Dussourd 

160 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

1 

TOTAL 

550 

PRECINCT #3 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

1056 

Jeffrey  A.  Miller* 

223 

James  P.  Spiller* 

211 

Christopher  T.  Garrahan 
III* 

178 

George  R.  Dixon  Jr 

273 

Joyce  E.  Johnson 

196 

Judith  A.  Straeffer* 

180 

Richard  D.  Russo 

228 

William  A.  Nolan* 

203 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

6 

TOTAL 

2754 

Precinct  #  3 

Unexpired  2  Year  Term  (I) 

Blanks 

440 

Joyce  Johnson  (Write-in) 

3 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

16 

TOTAL 

459 

PAGE  64 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Town  Government 


Town  Election  April  7,  2009 


PRECINCT #  4 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

924 

Sandra  M.  Rega  * 

159 

Dennis  P.  Sheehan* 

172 

George  A.  Ripsom,  Sr  * 

193 

Linda  A.  Jones  * 

160 

Sheila  E.  Pichette* 

180 

Steven  A.  Sweeney 

184 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

2 

TOTAL 

1974 

PRECINCT #5 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

975 

Eric  A.  Andrus* 

176 

Edward  J.  Suleski,  Jr* 

182 

W.  Allen  Thomas,  Jr* 

196 

Patricia  Wojtas 

240 

Nicholas  A.  DeSilvio 

196 

Wendy  E.  Mauriello 

164 

Elaine  M.  MacDonald 

175 

Thomas  E.  Gazda* 

140 

Glenn  R.  Thoren* 

181 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

3 

TOTAL 

2628 

PRECINCT  #6 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

1325 

Matthew  T  Cilento  * 

231 

Edmond  N.  Roux 

222 

Colleen  A.  Stansfield* 

274 

Deirdre  M.  Connolly* 

269 

Glenn  L.  Doherty* 

251 

Thomas  J.  Brothers,  Jr 

264 

Marianne  J.  Paresky* 

259 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

1 

TOTAL 

3096 

PRECINCT #7 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

1276 

Thomas  R.  Fall* 

311 

Maura  L.  Shield* 

328 

Dwight  M.  Hayward* 

362 

Geoffrey  J.  Lucente 

315 

Andrew  V.  Silinsh 

271 

Bernard  A.  Ready 

385 

Katherine  H.  Duffett* 

354 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

4 

TOTAL 

3606 

PRECINCT  #8 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

1215 

Richard  E.  Mahoney,  Jr.* 

227 

Samuel  Poulten* 

279 

Carol  C.  Cleven* 

309 

Mary  E.  Tiano* 

259 

Elizabeth  A.  Twombly 

249 

John  E.  Abbott  * 

212 

Robert  S.  Russo,  Jr 

269 

Alexander  W.  Gervais* 

223 

Write-in 

0 

Misc 

4 

TOTAL 

3246 

PRECINCT #9 

TOWN  MEETING 

REPRESENTA  TIVES 

3  Year  Term  (6) 

Blanks 

1368 

Susan  I.  Dandaraw 

321 

Danielle  B.  Evans* 

294 

George  Kalos 

296 

Arthur  R.  Carmen* 

271 

Mary  A.  Gregoire* 

287 

Blair  R.  Ely 

288 

Write-in 

0 

Misc  Write-In 

7 

TOTAL 

3132 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  65 


Community  Development 


Community  Development 

Evan  Belansky,  Community 
Development  Director 


The  Department  continued  to  provide  administrative 
and  technical  staff  support  to  the  Planning  Board, 
Conservation  Commission  and  Zoning  Board  of  Ap- 
peals in  addition  to  managing  community  and  eco- 
nomic development  projects,  grant  administration, 
coordinating  improvements  to  conservation  lands, 
and  interfacing  with  residents,  developers,  and  other 
municipal  staff. 

Specifically,  the  Department  continued  to  manage  the 
Town's  economic  development  program  and  with  the 
assistance  of  a  consultant  issued  a  draft  2009  Eco- 
nomic Development  Plan.  The  Department  provided 
technical  assistance  and  support  to  the  Town  Man- 
ager and  Board  of  selectmen  during  the  discussions 
to  attract  several  new  businesses  to  Town;  ultimately 
resulting  in  the  approval  of  a  Tax  Increment  Financ- 
ing Plan  with  L-l  Identify  Solutions. 

The  Department  worked  with  the  Town  Manager 
and  Board  of  Selectmen  successfully  on  the  Town 
Meeting  vote  to  adopt  Chapter  43 D  for  purposes  of 
designating  25  Katrina  Road  as  a  Priority  Develop- 
ment Site  and  receiving  a  technical  assistance  grant 
in  the  amount  of  $60,000  for  purposes  of  moving  this 
site  towards  redevelopment. 

The  Department,  working  in  partnership  with  the 
Merrimack  valley  Housing  Consortium  and  the 
Town  of  Billerica,  submitted  a  Community  Develop- 
ment Block  Grant  to  the  Department  of  Housing  & 
Community  Development  for  purposes  of  establish- 
ing a  housing  rehabilitation  program. 


The  Department  also  provided  technical  and  ad- 
ministrative services  to  two  special  committees;  the 
Master  Plan  committee  and  the  Billboard  zoning 
committee. 

Community  Development 
Departmental  Staff 

Evan  Belansky 
Community  Development  Director 

Darren  Guertin 
Conservation  Agent  &  GIS  Manager 

Janet  Murphy 
Principal  Clerk  II 


PAGE  66 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Community  Development 


Planning  Board 

S.  George  Zaharoolis, 
Chairman 


The  Planning  Board  is  responsible  for  insuring  that 
the  development  of  land  in  Chelmsford  meets  the  cri- 
teria set  forth  in  State  and  local  land  use  regulations. 
The  process  involves  the  review  of  lot  divisions, 
definitive  and  preliminary  subdivisions,  site  plans, 
and  special  permits.  The  Planning  Board  strives  to 
maintain  the  character  of  Chelmsford  and  enforce  the 
provisions  of  the  1997  Master  Plan 

Projects  Reviewed  by  the  Planning  Board 

Site  Plans  2 

Minor  Site  Plans  3 

Site  Plan  Modifications  5 

Approval  Not  Required  Plans  6 

In  FY  2009,  the  Planning  Board  heard  proposals  for 
two  major  site  plans  in  the  Town  of  Chelmsford: 
the  redevelopment  of  the  Skip's  Restaurant  site  at 
1 1 6  Chelmsford  Street,  and  the  building  of  a  public 
water  supply  and  water  treatment  facility  at  55  Rich- 
ardson Road.  The  Planning  Board  and  staff  drafted  a 
Billboard  Bylaw  for  the  Town,  which  was  approved 
and  adopted  at  the  Spring,  2009  Town  Meeting.  An 
amendment  to  the  Zoning  ByLaw  was  also  put  forth, 
which  proposed  to  transfer  the  special  permit  grant- 
ing authority  for  non-conforming  multi-family  and 
non-residential  uses  and  structures  from  the  Board 
of  Appeals  to  the  Planning  Board.  This  amendment 
was  approved  at  the  Fall  2008  Town  Meeting. 
The  Board  undertook  the  task  of  reviewing  the  1997 
Master  Plan.  A  Master  Plan  Committee  was  formed 
and  has  held  regular  meetings  receiving  input  from 
Town  departments,  boards  and  committees,  along 


First  row:  Susan  Carter  Sullivan,  Ann  McGuigan, 

George  Zaharoolis,  Colleen  Stansfield 

Second  row.Edmond  Roux,  James  Lane,  Robert  Joyce,  Michael  Rais- 

beck 


with  the  general  public.  A  draft  of  a  new  Master 
Plan  Document  is  anticipated  in  early  2010. 

Richard  Johnson  resigned  as  member,  and  Colleen 
Stansfield  was  appointed  to  replace  him.  Michael 
Raisbeck  was  elected  Alternate  Member  and  Ed- 
mond  Roux  was  elected  Full  Member. 

Planning  Board  Members: 
George  Zaharoolis,  Chairman 
Ann  McGuigan,  Vice  Chair 
Colleen  Stansfield,  Clerk 
Susan  Carter 
Robert  Joyce 
James  Lane 
Edmond  Roux 
Michael  Raisbeck 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  67 


Community  Development 


Master  Plan  Committee 


James  Lane,  Chairman 


The  town  of  Chelmsford  has  a  long  history  of  Master 
Planning  which  spans  more  than  forty  years.  Our  first 
Master  Plan  was  written  in  1 963  followed  by  updates 
in  1975,  1986  and  1996.  Under  Massachusetts  General 
Laws,  Chapter  41,  Section  8 ID,  the  Planning  Board  is 
required  to  prepare  a  Master  Plan  and  must  have  a  major- 
ity vote  of  the  Planning  Board  approving  the  completed 
document  before  implementation. 

A  Master  Plan  will  help  to  establish  how  the  community 
wants  to  change  over  the  next  10  years.  The  Plan  will 
set  goals  and  objectives  to  manage  growth  and  change, 
provide  for  desired,  orderly  and  predictable  development, 
protect  environmental  resources  and  open  space,  strength- 
en local  identity  through  various  initiatives  in  the  area 
of  cultural,  historical,  housing  and  economic  develop- 
ment, create  a  framework  for  future  policy  decisions  and 
provide  guidance  to  residents,  local  boards,  permitting 
authorities,  and  the  business  community. 

The  2009  Master  Plan  Committee  is  made  up  of  nine 
members  and  in  partnership  with  Northern  Middlesex 
Council  of  Government  (NMCOG)  is  approaching  the 
halfway  point  of  the  Master  Plan  update  process.  In  Feb- 
ruary 2009  the  committee  finalized  details  of  the  Master 
Plan  consultant's  contract  with  NMCOG  and  planned 
for  the  initial  public  input  and  visions  for  Chelmsford's 
future.  During  the  first  six  months,  the  committee  has 
undertaken  an  extensive  public  input  process  in  which 
hundreds  of  Chelmsford  residents  have  participated.  The 
input  sessions  have  been  entitled  Vision  Quest  2020  and 
have  been  geared  toward  specific  elements  of  the  plan 
which  cover  economic  development,  housing,  transpor- 
tation, land  use  and  zoning,  open  space  and  recreation, 
infrastructure  and  facilities,  and  cultural,  historical  and 
natural  resource  issues.  The  first  session  held  in  March  at 
the  Chelmsford  Senior  Center  received  public  input  on 
what  the  town  residents'  vision  of  the  Master  Plan  should 
be.  The  evening  consisted  of  an  exercise  which  provided 
the  strengths,  weaknesses,  opportunities  and  threats,  a 
"SWOT"  analysis,  for  the  town.  Two  additional  public 


Pictured  from  left  to  right.Seated;  Sheila  Pichette-Town  Meeting 
Member,  Linda  Prescott-CPC,  Jackie  Hoonjan-CBA  Member,  Vivian 
Merrill-Recording  Secretary  Standing;  Dave  Mclachlan-Con  Com, 
Philip  Eliopoulos-BOS-Vice  Chair,  Jim  Lane-Planning  Board-Chair, 
George  Zaharoolis-Planning  Board-Clerk,  Peter  Robson-Citizen  s  rep, 
Evan  Belansky-CDD  and  Advisor  to  the  Committee 


input  sessions  followed,  one  in  May  for  the  business  com- 
munity in  town,  again  conducted  in  SWOT  format  and 
another  in  June  which  focused  on  the  land  use/zoning, 
economic  development  and  housing  sections.  Addition- 
ally in  June,  the  committee  completed  the  Draft  Vision 
Statement  and  Initial  Goal  Statements  which  will  con- 
tinue as  a  working  document  throughout  the  remainder  of 
the  process. 

The  committee  has  also  conducted  joint  meetings  with 
the  Chelmsford  Water  Districts,  Chelmsford  Housing 
Authority,  Planning  Board,  Zoning  Board  of  Appeals, 
Board  of  Selectmen  and  Town  Manager  to  seek  ad- 
ditional comment  and  input  for  the  Master  Plan.  In  the 
months  ahead  we  will  continue  to  meet  with  various 
boards,  committees,  department  heads  and  organizations 
to  seek  their  input  and  expertise.  These  joint  meetings 
in  conjunction  with  the  remaining  public  input  sessions 
scheduled  for  Thursday,  September  17th(Infrastructure, 
Transportation,  Service  &  Facilities)  and  Wednesday, 
October  7th(Historical,  Cultural,  Open  Space  and  Natural 


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Community  Development 


Master  Plan  Committee 


Resources)  and  a  draft  Master  Plan  Document  review 
session  in  January  2010  will  be  essential  to  the  successful 
development  of  the  document. 

Your  continued  support  and  participation  in  this  process 
is  critical  and  the  Committee  continues  to  seek,  your  input 
via  the  following  options: 

•  Committee  meetings  are  open  to  the  public  on  the  2nd 
and  4th  Thursdays  of  each  month  at  the  Town  Offices. 
Each  meeting  begins  with  open  session. 

•  Committee  has  created  a  blog-  http://chelmsfordmas- 
terplanprocess.blogspot.com 

•  Input  and  Recommendation  form  found  on  the 
Town's  website  -  http:www.townofchelmsford.us/ 

Thank  you  to  all  of  the  Committee  Members  and 
NMCOG  for  all  your  hard  work  and  dedication  the  past 
six  months  and  a  Special  Thanks  to  the  residents  of 
Chelmsford  for  allowing  us  participate  in  this  important 
part  of  your  future. 

Respectfully, 

Jim  Lane,  Chairman,  Master  Plan  Committee 

Master  Plan  Committee  Members 

Philip  M  Eliopoulos 

Jackie  Hoonjan 

James  M  Lane,  Jr 

David  J  Mclachlan 

Sheila  E  Pichette 

Linda  Prescott 

Peter  Robson 

Judith  A.  Tavano 

S  George  Zaharoolis 

MISSION  STA  TEMENT 

The  mission  of  the  Master  Plan  Committee  is  to  produce  a 
2010  master  plan,  in  a  manner  that  is  timely,  within  budget, 
transparent  and  open  to  all  stakeholders  in  an  effort  to 
provide  a  public  process  that  is  collaborative,  cooperative 
and  coordinated  with  the  goal  of  achieving  consensus  and 
endorsement  of  the  issues,  goals  &  objectives  and  implementa- 
tion strategies. 


GOALS  &  OBJECTIVES 

1)  Timely 

a)  Goal  of  completing  the  master  plan  for  endorsement  by 
the  Planning  Board  and  Board  of  Selectmen  no  later  than 
march  31,  2010 

b)  Committee  will  meet  at  least  twice  per  month 

c)  Committee  will  appoint  sub-committees  as  needed 

d)  Committee  will  work  closely  with  Northern  Middle 
sex  Council  of  Governments  (NMCOG),  town  staff  and 
community  resource  people 

2)  Within  Budget 

a)  Committee  will  remain  within  the  approved  contract 
with  NMCOG 

b)  Committee  and  sub-committees  will  work  with  staff  and 
community  resource  people  to  complete  additional  work 
outside  nmcog's  contract 

3)  Transparent  &  Open  Process 

a)  Presence  on  town's  website  for  dissemination  of 
minutes,  agendas,  and  working  drafts  of  documents 

b)  Series  of  public  input  sessions  with  NMCOG 

c)  Establishment  and  administration  of  a  blog 

d)  Direct  contact  /  invitation  to  stakeholders 

e)  Open  session  at  all  meetings 

4)  Collaborative,  Cooperative  &  Coordinated  Process 

a)  Outreach  to  Town  Boards  &  Commissions 

b)  Discussions  with  town  staff  /  technical  advisors 

c)  Outreach  to  community  organizations 

d)  Forum  for  education  and  exchange  of  ideas 

5)  Structured  and  Coordinated  Process 

a)  Consensus 

b)  Consensus  of  the  committee 

c)  Endorsement  by  Planning  Board  and  Board  of 
Selectmen 

6)  Implementation 

a)  Develop  specific  action  items  and  responsible  par 
ties 

b)  Develop  a  realistic  timetable 

c)  Recommend  establishing  a  master  plan  implementa 
tion  committee  to  the  planning  board 

d)  Recommend  the  implementation  committee  review 
the  master  plan  document  annually 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Community  Development 


Permanent  Building  Committee 

Patrick  Moloney,  Chairman 


The  Permanent  Building  Committee  was  formed  in  Sep- 
tember 2008  to  assist  the  Town  Manager  with  the  devel- 
opment of  financial  estimates,  project  design  and  supervi- 
sion of  construction  of  municipal  building  projects. 

The  Permanent  Building  Committee  shall  assist  the  Town 
Manager  with  the  supervision  of  design  and  construc- 
tion of  municipal  building  projects,  including  selecting 
professional  assistants,  developing  contract  documents  for 
feasibility  studies,  preparing  design  plans  and  specifica- 
tions, and  obtaining  bids  for  the  construction,  remodeling, 
alteration  or  renovation,  and  equipping  and  furnishing  of 
municipal  buildings.  The  Committee  shall  also  assist  the 
Town  Manager  in  the  development  of  a  long-term  capital 
plan  for  municipal  buildings,  which  includes  the  lease  or 
sale  of  surplus  municipal  buildings. 

The  Committee  consists  of  seven  members  appointed 
by  the  Town  Manager,  with  the  approval  of  the  Board  of 
Selectmen,  as  follows: 

Patrick  Maloney,  Chairman 

David  Duane 

Joseph  Greene 

Eric  Johnson 

Gary  Persichetti,  Director  of  Facilities 

Douglas  Wright 

Debra  Belden,  Recording  Clerk 

At  the  time  of  the  writing  of  this  report,  there  is  one  open 
seat  on  the  Committee 


Some  of  the  areas  that  the  Permanent  Building  Committee 
is  currently  working  on  include: 

Updating  an  inventory  of  all  town  owned  proper- 
ties and  buildings  and  performing  a  comprehensive 
assessment  of  the  current  conditions  of  town  owned 
facilities. 

•  Compiling  information  to  be  utilized  in  the  develop- 
ment of  the  annual  Capital  Budget. 

•  Developing  a  report  to  be  included  in  the  new  town 
Master  Plan. 

•  Assisting  with  all  phases  of  proposed  building  proj- 
ects for  the  Fire  Department  and  the  Department  of 
Public  Works. 

Assisting  with  anticipated  improvements  to  the  Old 
Town  Hall  and  the  North  Town  Hall  buildings. 

The  Permanent  Building  Committee  will  continue  to  look 
ahead  and  anticipate  the  needs  of  the  facilities  of  the  town 
and  work  to  insure  improvements  and  building  projects 
are  planned  and  completed  in  a  fiscally  responsible  man- 
ner. 


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Community  Development 


Zoning  Board  of  Appeals 


MEMBERS. 

John  Blake,  Chairman 

Eileen  Duffy,  Vice  Chairman 

Len  Richards 

William  Gilet 

Joel  Luna 

Judy  Tavano,  Alternate 

Paul  Haverty,  Alternate 

Charlene  Parlee,  Alternate 


STAFF  MEMBERS: 

Evan  Belansky,  Community  Development  Director 
Janet  Murphy,  Zoning  Board  Administrator 


The  Board  of  Appeals  hears  petitions  for  Variances, 
Special  Permits,  Comprehensive  Permits,  and  appeals  of 
the  Building  Inspector's  rulings.  The  Board  in  FY2008 
granted  5  Variances,  6  Special  Permits,  and  2  Modifica- 
tions to  Previously  Issued  Special  Permits. 

Two  Comprehensive  Permit  applications  filed  under 
Chapter  40B  were  approved:  Hillside  Gardens  on  3 1 1 
Littleton  Road,  and  Princeton  at  Rivermeadow  on  243 
Riverneck  Road.  The  Board  continues  to  follow  the 
progress  of  litigation  involving  two  that  were  appealed  to 
the  Courts. 


Inspections  Department 

Department  Personnel: 

Anthony  F.  Zagzoug,  Inspector  of  Buildings 
Scott  D.  Hammond,  Local  Inspector 
Kenneth  W.  Kleynen,  Plumbing  &  Gas  Inspector 
Dennis  P.  Kane,  Wiring  Inspector 
Amy  I.  Baron,  Departmental  Assistant 

The  Inspections  Department  enforces  state  building  codes 
and  local  zoning  regulations. 

The  following  is  a  breakdown  of  new  construction  per- 
mits this  year: 

Single  Family  Dwellings:  12 

Two  Family  Dwellings:  1 

Multifamily  Dwellings:  0 

Institutional:  0 

Municipal:  0 

Commercial:  4 

Industrial:  1 

Agricultural:  0 


Permit  Type 

#  Issued 

Total  Fees 

Building 

792 

$324,211.00 

Wiring 

762 

S  69,209.00 

Plumbing  &  Gas 

1170 

$  50,390.00 

TOTAL: 

2724 

$443,810.00 

In  addition  to  the  fees  above,  the  total  fees  collected  for 
sign  permits,  yard  sales,  and  Certificates  of  Inspection 
amounted  to  $5,482.00. 

I  would  like  to  thank  my  staff  and  the  personnel  of  other 
Town  Departments  for  their  cooperation,  support,  and  as- 
sistance throughout  the  year. 


Respecfully  Submitted, 

Anthony  Zagzoug,  Inspector  of  Buildings 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Community  Development 


Conservation  Commission 

David  McLachlan, 
Chairman 


MEMBERS: 

David  McLachlan,  Chairman 
Chris  Garrahan,  Vice  Chairman 
William  R.  (Bob)  Greenwood 
Beth  Logan 
Tony  Omobono 
Brian  Reidy 
Ruth  Luna  (Resigned) 
William  Vines  (Resigned) 

Conservation  Agent/Planner:  Darren  Guertin  (Janu- 
ary -  August  2009) 
Thaddeus  J.  Soule  (August  2009  -  Current) 

During  the  year  two  Commissioners  resigned,  Ruth 
Luna  and  William  Vines  who  served  for  four  and  ten 
years  respectively.  Beth  Logan  became  a  Commis- 
sioner and  one  position  remains  open  at  the  writing 
of  this  report. 

In  August,  2009  the  Commission  hired  Conserva- 
tion Agent/Planner  Thad  Soule  to  take  the  place  of 
former  Conservation  Agent  Darren  Guertin,  who 
became  the  Conservation  Agent  in  Framingham, 
Massachusetts. 

In  FY09  the  Conservation  Commission  completed 
its  review  and  update  of  the  Chelmsford  Wetlands 
Bylaw.    The  revised  Bylaw  was  presented  to  the 
2009  Spring  Annual  Town  Meeting  and  approved. 


Subsequently,  the  Bylaw  was  approved  by  the  State's 
attorney  General's  Office  and  became  effective  in 
August.  The  Commission  is  involved  in  the  review 
and  update  of  its  Regulations.  The  Regulations  ad- 
dress operating  procedures  applicable  to  the  Bylaw, 
Conservation  Land  Management,  and  Administration 
of  the  Conservation  Commission  and  Office.  Land 
Use  Regulations  and  Enforcement  Regulations  for 
Conservation  Reservations  were  adopted  and  were 
posted  at  all  reservations  and  on  the  Conservation 
Commission  website;  http://www.townofchelmsford. 
us/Conservation-Commission.cfm 

With  significant  help  from  Phil  Stanway  and  the 
volunteers  of  the  Chelmsford  Open  Space  Steward- 
ship Committee,  http://www.thechelmsfordian.com, 
the  Commission  continues  to  maintain  and  make 
improvements  to  its  reservations,  town  forests,  and 
conservation  lands. 


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Community  Development 


Conservation  Commission 


The  Commission's  Conservation  Donation  Fund 
established  for  the  maintenance  of  reservation  land 
received  donations  of  approximately  $1,000  as  well 
as  gifts  in  kind  from  a  number  of  groups  and  citizens 
in  town.  The  Community  Preservation  Committee 
made  funds  available  for  improvements  and  mainte- 
nance to  the  Town's  open  space  including  conserva- 
tion land. 

The  Conservation  Reservations  have  received  gen- 
erous help  and  support  from  the  Scout  Troops  and 
Eagle  Scouts  during  the  year.  Various  Scout  groups 
have  used  the  reservation  land  at  Russell  Mill/Town 
Forest  and  Red  wing  Farm. 


Application 


FY09 


RDA 

NOI 

ANRAD 

COC 

RAOC 

Total 


20 

12 

1 
10 

1 

44 


A  Winter  Tree  Scavenger  Hunt  was  held  on  Conser- 
vation Reservations  in  December  2008.  Many  groups 
participated  and  seven  teams  completed  the  entire 
hunt.  Due  to  the  positive  response,  the  Winter  Tree 
Scavenger  Hunt  will  be  held  again. 

The  majority  of  the  Conservation  Commission's  time 
was  devoted  to  wetlands  protection  and  enforcement 
of  the  State  and  local  Wetlands  Bylaws.  The  Com- 
mission reviewed  a  total  of  44  applications  under 
the  Massachusetts  Wetlands  Protection  Act  and 
Chelmsford  Wetlands  Bylaw  during  FY09.  Of  these 
applications  20  were  for  Requests  for  Determina- 
tion of  Applicability  (RDA),  12  were  for  Notices  of 
Intent  (NOI),  1  Abbreviated  Notice  of  Resource  Area 
Delineation  (ANRAD),  10  were  for  Requests  for 
Certificate  of  Compliance  (COC)  and  1  Request  for 
an  Amendment  to  Order  of  Conditions  (RAOC). 

The  following  is  a  breakdown  of  wetlands  permit  ap- 
plications for  Fiscal  Year  2009: 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Community  Development 


Community  Preservation  Committee 

Robert  Morse,  Chairman 


The  Community  Preservation  Act  (CPA)  provides  a 
source  of  funding  for  Open  Space  Preservation,  Historic 
Preservation  and  Affordable  Housing.  For  FY2009,  ap- 
proximately $1.36  million  dollars  was  collected  under  the 
CPA,  a  combination  of  property  tax  surcharge  and  state 
matching  funds. 

Fall  Town  meeting  saw  the  passage  of  a  warrant  article 
that  provided  $50,000  of  funding  for  Historic  Preserva- 
tion at  the  Barrett-Byam  House.  The  funding  was  used  for 
structural  repairs,  a  new  roof  for  the  homestead,  climate 
control  for  the  Historic  archives  museum,  and  a  document 
scanning  and  storage  system. 

At  Spring  Town  meeting,  a  CPC  sponsored  warrant  article 
authorizing  the  purchase  of  a  parcel  of  land  off  Pond 
Street  for  $230,000  was  unanimously  passed.  The  prop- 
erty closing  took  place  shortly  thereafter.  The  two-acre 
parcel  provides  the  Town  with  a  beach  and  park  on  Hart 
Pond,  located  in  South  Chelmsford.  The  Freeman  Rail 
Trail  abuts  the  parcel.  This  is  the  second  land  purchase 
using  CPA  funds,  and  a  great  additional  recreational  asset 
for  the  Town. 

The  Lewis  Farm  Community  Garden  started  its  first  sea- 
son this  summer  thanks  to  the  efforts  of  the  Open  Space 
Land  Stewards,  Phil  Jones  and  a  small  amount  of  CPC 
funding. 

The  CPC  thanks  Ruth  Luna,  Philip  Eliopoulos  and  David 
McLachlan  for  their  years  of  membership  on  the  Commit- 
tee. The  CPC  welcomes  Beth  Logan  and  Clare  Jeannotte 
to  the  Committee. 

An  application  for  requesting  CPA  funding  for  Historic 
Preservation,  Affordable  Housing,  and  Open  Space  and 
Recreation  projects  is  available  at  the  Community  Devel- 
opment Dept  and  on  the  Town  Web  Site. 


Picture-From  left  to  right: 

Beth  Logan,  Evan  Belansky,  Clare  Jeannotte,  Bob  Morse,  Linda 
Prescott  and  Jim  Lane.  Missing  are  Jim  Pearson,  David  Hedi- 
son  and  Rebecca  Markey. 


Community  Preservation  Members 

Evan  Belansky  -  Director  of  Community  Development 
Philip  Eliopoulos  -  Board  of  Selectmen 
David  Hedison  -  Housing  Authority 
Rebecca  Markey  -  Citizen  Representative 
David  McLachlan  -  Conservation  Commission 
Robert  Morse,  Chairman  -  Citizen  Representative 
James  Pearson  -  DP W  Director  (Parks  &  Recreation) 
Linda  Prescott,  Co-Chairman  -  Historic  Commission 


Duly  reported, 

Robert  Morse 

Chairman  of  the  Community  Preservation  Committee 


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Community  Development 


Chelmsford  Open  Space  Stewardship 


The  Chelmsford  Open  Space  Stewardship  is  an  indepen- 
dent group  of  volunteers  working  with  the  Chelmsford 
Conservation  Commission.  It  was  established  in  Novem- 
ber 2005  by  residents  who  enjoy  hiking,  being  productive 
and  doing  things  outdoors.  While  the  Conservation  Com- 
mission manages  and  protects  open  space  property  in  the 
town  of  Chelmsford,  the  Stewards  maintain  and  improve 
the  trail  systems  within  these  open  spaces  -  anything 
from  picking  up  trash  and  keeping  the  trails  free  of  fallen 
trees  to  replacing  worn  out  bridges  and  kiosks.  Stewards 
provide  a  daily  presence  and  ongoing  maintenance  so 
these  special  properties  can  be  enjoyed  by  all.  For  more 
information  go  to  the  website  at 
www.thechelmsfordian.com. 


Photos  compliments  of  Phil  Stairway: 

Top  left;  Joanne  Stanway  at  the  dedication  ceremony  of  the  Walter  F. 

Lewis  Community  Garden  at  Sunny  Meadow  Farms 

Top  right;  Gate  to  Community  Garden  at  Sunny  Meadow  Farm 

Bottom  right;  Sign  at  Bartlett  Woodlot 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


PAGE  75 


Community  Development 


Historical  Commission 


Historic  District  Commissiom 


George  L  Merrill,  Chairman       Cynthia  Acheson,  Chairman 


During  the  past  year,  the  Historical  Commission  has 
continued  to  inventory  selected  historic  structures 
and  sites  over  75  years  old,  and  supplied  historic 
marker  signs  to  homeowners  within  the  inventory 
who  desired  one.  These  inventories  are  placed  on  file 
locally  and  with  the  Massachusetts  Historical  Com- 
mission, and  are  also  placed  on-line  at  http://www. 
chelmsfordgov.com/CHCwebsite/index.htm.  This 
website  is  loaded  with  historical  features  and  photo- 
graphs of  interest  to  any  Chelmsford  resident. 
The  Commission  continues  to  be  very  involved  with 
preservation,  and  is  an  information  resource  for  con- 
tractors and  citizens  as  they  rehabilitate  their  homes 
and  places  of  business.  The  Demolition  Delay 
Bylaw  is  a  tool  used  by  the  Building  Inspector  and 
Historical  Commission  to  educate  owners  of  historic 
properties  about  options  to  demolition.  An  update 
to  the  Bylaw  went  into  effect  on  February  25,  2009, 
and  is  available  on  the  website. 
The  Historical  Commission  is  actively  planning  sta- 
bilization and  restoration  work  on  the  1 802  School 
House  next  to  the  Forefathers'  Cemetery,  using  funds 
from  the  Community  Preservation  Committee  (CPC) 
and  a  private  donation  from  a  local  caterer.  During 
2009,  the  Historical  Commission  had  representatives 
on  the  Master  Plan  Committee,  the  Town  Halls  Utili- 
zation Committee,  the  Permanent  Building  Commit- 
tee, and  the  Community  Preservation  Committee. 

Historical  Commission  Members 

Georgia  Fredericks 

John  C  Alden 

George  L  Merrill 

William  A  Nolan 

Douglas  L  Wright 

Richard  J  McNamee 

Frederic  S  Merriam 

Linda  Prescott 


The  Historic  District  Commission  functions  as 
a  regulatory  commission  for  the  benefit  of  the 
Town.  A  small  area  of  the  Town's  center  section  is 
under  the  Commission's  authority.  The  objective 
of  the  Historic  District  Commission  is  to  provide 
an  expeditious  application  and  review  relative  to 
the  physical  modifications  to  the  residences  and 
businesses  within  the  District.  Regular  meetings  are 
held  on  the  first  Monday  of  each  month  at  the  Town 
Offices. 

During  fiscal  year  2009,  the  Commission  received 
twelve  (12)  applications  for  review  and  twelve  (12) 
applications  were  accepted.  Ten  (10)  Certificates 
of  Appropriateness  and  two  (2)  Certificates  of  Non- 
Applicability  were  issued. 


Historic  District  Commission  Members 

Cynthia  Acheson,  Chairman 

Richard  Burkinshaw,  Vice  Chairman 

Jack  Handley 

Kathleen  Howe 

Brenda  Lovering 

Herbert  Pitta,  Alternate 

Dennis  Ready,  Alternate 

Debra  Belden,  Recording  Clerk 


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Community  Development 


Community  Action  Program  Committee 

Eric  Groves,  Chairman 


The  Community  Action  Program  provides  a  unique 
source  of  matching  funds  for  projects  that  benefit  the 
community.  The  Community  Action  Program  was 
established  for  the  purpose  of  awarding  cash  grants 
to  individuals  and  organizations  that  wish  to  develop 
civic  projects  for  the  benefit  and  enjoyment  of  the 
citizens  of  Chelmsford.  Since  it's  inception  in  1997, 
the  program  has  awarded  over  50  projects  funds 
totaling  over  $60,000. 

Funding  for  the  program  is  appropriated  at  Town 
Meeting. 


2009  CAPC  MEMBERS 

Eric  Groves,  Chairperson 

Beverly  Koltookian 

Jane  Gibson 

Robert  Gibson 

Patricia  E  Dzuris 


Eagle  Scout  Project  Greg  Maynard  funded  in  part  by  the  Community 
Action  Pro  ram 


2009  COMMUNITY  ACTION  PROGRAM 
GRANTAWARDS 

Eagle  Scout  Nathan  Drake 

Sports  Shed  at  Center  School 

$700.00 

Eagle  Scout  Dan  Dedinsky 

Improve  Planting  area  at  Senior  Center 

$200.00 

Eagle  Scout  Josh  Martin 

Build  new  fence  at  Center  School 

$700.00 

Eagle  Scout  Tyler  Leighton 

Build  handicap  accessible  path  at  Paul  Center 

$400.00 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Public  Education 


Chelmsford  Public  Schools 

Donald  R.  Yeoman,  Ed.D. 
Superintendent  of  Schools 


The  membership  of  the  Chelmsford  School  Committee  in 
April  of  2008  included;  Mrs.  Christina  Walsh,  Chair;  Mr. 
Angelo  Taranto,  Vice  Chair;  Mr.  Kevin  Porter,  Secre- 
tary; and  Members  at  Large  Mrs  Kathy  Duffett  and  Mrs. 
Evelyn  Thoren.  Central  Administration  for  the  Chelms- 
ford School  Department  included  Dr.  Donald  R.  Yeoman, 
Superintendent  of  Schools;  Dr.  Karen  Mazza,  Assistant 
Superintendent  of  Curriculum  &  Instruction;  Mr.  Rob- 
ert Cruickshank,  Business  Manager;  Mrs.  Dory  Toppan, 
Director  of  Personnel;  and  Mr.  Bruce  Forster,  Director  of 
Educational  Technology  and  Information  Services. 

It  has  been  a  wonderful  year  for  the  students  of  Chelms- 
ford. They  have  succeeded  academically,  athletically, 
musically,  theatrically,  and  scientifically  in  so  many  mea- 
sures of  success  in  tests,  competitions,  and  performances. 
Their  reputation  as  students  of  Chelmsford  is  nearly 
unmatched  across  the  state. 

Our  kids  are  great  students  and  great  representatives  of 
our  community.  Whether  their  band,  orchestra,  or  choir 
performed  at  the  State  House;  their  athletic,  debate, 
DECCA,  robotics,  or  Science  Olympiad  team  competed 
in  major  competitions  across  the  country,  or  they  per- 
formed community  service  work  as  individuals  in  hospi- 
tals, homeless  shelters,  or  with  aged  neighbors  on  their 
street,  their  reputation  as  good  citizens  and  future  leaders 
is  well-known.  We  are  most  appreciative  of  our  staff  for 
teaching,  challenging,  coaching,  and  leading  our  students 
to  success. 

In  addition  to  student  academic  and  extra-curricular  suc- 
cess, the  District  has  experienced  a  variety  of  additional 
successes  in  many  related  areas.  Major  improvements 
in  both  the  School's  and  Town's  technology  capabilities 
have  been  made  due  to  the  collaboration  of  both  School 
District  and  Town  technology  staff.  The  fiber  optic  ca- 
bling project  was  successfully  completed,  and  a  new  data 


Back  row,  left  to  right;  Kevin  E.  Porter,  Dr.  Donald  R.  Yeoman,  Ed.D., 

Katherine  Duffet 

Front  row;  Nicholas  DeSilvio,  Angelo  J.  Taranto,  Evelyn  S.  Thoren 


center  was  created  at  the  School  District's  Central  Office. 
Joint  planning  and  assistance  have  made  a  very  difficult 
and  complex  project  a  reality. 

The  increased  network  speed  has  improved  efficiency  by 
allowing  our  technology  staff  to  remotely  fix  computer 
problems.  The  new  network  now  also  makes  possible 
real-time  parent  access  to  student  attendance  and  grades. 
We  look  forward  to  the  new  network  increasing  and 
improving  communication  with  parents  and  with  student 
learning. 

Many  of  you  may  have  noticed  that  Chelmsford  High 
School  has  a  "new  face."  More  than  35  years  of  dust, 
dirt,  and  grime  were  removed  from  the  exterior  walls, 
metal  surfaces  were  refreshed  with  new  paint,  and  win- 
dows were  re-caulked.  Interior  staircases  were  painted 
and  new  sidewalks  and  curbing  were  installed  at  the  front 
entrance.  Energy  efficiency  was  a  major  priority  once 
more  this  year  as  boilers  were  replaced  and  plumbing 
was  updated  with  new  valves  in  restrooms.  The  bleach- 
ers, ramps,  and  the  press  box  in  the  football  stadium  were 
replaced  for  safety  and  handicapped  access. 


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Public  Education 


Chelmsford  Public  Schools 


After  50  years  of  use  and  wear,  McCarthy's  gym  was 
nearly  completely  renovated.  The  floor  was  sanded, 
painted,  and  refinished.  Seating  was  replaced  and  walls 
were  repainted.  A  new  floor-to-ceiling  see-through  cur- 
tain divider  was  installed  to  help  make  physical  education 
classes  more  safe.  These  Capital  Projects  were  but  a  few 
examples  of  how  our  collaboration  with  the  Town  has 
once  again  served  to  improve  opportunities  for  children. 

Last  year,  because  of  financial  challenges,  district  ad- 
ministrators spent  July  through  October  crafting  budget 
cutting  strategies  to  save  the  Town  additional  monies.    In 
January,  those  cuts  became  a  reality  as  the  state  signifi- 
cantly reduced  school  funding.  For  the  first  time  in  recent 
memory  the  School  Department  made  cuts  ($591,000) 
during  the  school  year.  Only  through  careful  planning 
were  those  cuts  kept  as  far  from  student  instruction  as 
possible.  This  work  was  even  more  difficult  due  to  the 
fact  that  the  District  had  cut  $2.3  million  from  the  budget 
the  prior  summer  vacating  more  than  40  teaching,  sup- 
port, and  administrative  positions. 

The  next  six  months  the  District  crafted  additional  cutting 
strategies  to  be  used  in  case  state  funding  faltered  once 
more.  The  federal  government  provided  $1 .8  million 
in  "stimulus"  monies.  Due  to  state  budget  shortfalls, 
however,  the  school  district's  actual  federal  stimulus 
grant  was  reduced  to  $916,  871.  This  money  was  used  to 
restore  14  staff  members  of  the  56  who  in  addition  were 
recently  cut.  It  was  also  used  to  replace  out-of-date  text- 
books, train  staff,  and  improve  district  science  equipment, 
all  long-term  investments  in  our  community's  education 
program. 

District  administrators  also  spent  months  collecting  and 
analyzing  data  in  order  to  not  only  reduce  expenditures 
and  cut  staff  while  maintaining  academic  integrity,  but 
also  to  redistrict  middle  school  students.  This  was  a  con- 
tinuation of  the  redistricting  made  necessary  due  to  the 
$2.3  million  budget  cuts  of  the  prior  year  resulting  in  the 
closing  of  Westlands  Elementary  School  for  K-4  educa- 
tion. 


The  School  Committee  received,  studied,  debated,  and 
reviewed  many  proposals  presented  by  administration  on 
financial  and  redistricting  issues.  After  much  parental  and 
public  comment,  the  School  Committee  made  many  dif- 
ficult decisions  on  behalf  of  students.  The  School  Com- 
mittee's continued  commitment  to  excellence  in  public 
education  in  our  community  has  been  most  evident  in 
these  decisions. 

As  we  begin  the  2009-2010  school-year,  we  continue 
to  be  concerned  about  the  ability  of  the  District  to  meet 
increases  in  fixed  costs  despite  the  significant  staffing  and 
program  cuts  the  District  has  made.  Federal  and  state 
laws  require  that  we  continuously  show  improvement  in 
student  academic  achievement.  This  will  be  most  difficult 
given  the  current  financial  situation,  but  we  do  not  shirk 
from  the  challenge. 

We  look  forward  to  continuing  our  positive  working  rela- 
tionship with  the  Town  and  with  State  Legislators  to  pro- 
vide the  supports  and  services  our  students  and  our  town 
require  and  deserve.  Although  major  financial  challenges 
are  ahead,  we  look  to  the  future  with  optimism  as  we 
work  together  with  the  Town  to  improve  our  community. 


Donald  R.  Yeoman,  Ed.D. 
Superintendent  of  Schools 

Enrollment 

School 

FY08 

FY09 

FY10 

Elementary 

2087 

2064 

2029 

Middle 

1697 

1694 

1703 

High  School 

1639 

1611 

1611 

TOTAL 

5423 

5369 

5343 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Public  Education 


Nashoba  Valley  Technical  High  School 


Dr.  Judith  L.  Klimkiewicz, 
Superintendent 


Nashoba  Valley  Technical  High  School  is  a  regional  tech- 
nical high  school  established  in  1969  to  serve  students 
grades  9-12  and  also  provides  post-graduate  programs  for 
those  between  the  ages  of  18  and  25  years  old.  Nashoba 
has  earned  an  impressive  reputation  for  producing  com- 
munity leaders  as  well  as  providing  community  service. 
With  an  enrollment  of  approximately  700  students  from 
seven  communities,  Nashoba  Valley  Technical  High 
School  offers  career  preparation  in  16  technical  programs. 


A  dministration 

Dr.  Judith  L.  Klimkiewicz 
Dr.  Lynne  Celli 


Ms  Carol  Heidenrich 
Ms  Melissa  LeRay 
Ms  Denise  Pigeon 
Mr.  Matthew  Ricard 
Ms  Jean  Savoie 


Superintendent 

Assistant  Superintendent/ 

Principal 
Director  of  Technology 
Director  of  Student  Services 
Director  of  Curriculum/Grants 
Dean  of  Students 
Accounting  Manager 


Accreditation:  New  England  Association  of  Schools  and 
Colleges. 

Three  12-week  trimesters.  Eight  45-minute  periods  set  in 
a  block  schedule,  five  days  per  week.  The  school  schedule 
alternates  one  week  of  academic  classes  with  a  week  in  a 
career-technical  area  for  grades  9  through  12. 

The  Year  in  Review 

For  the  2009-2010  school  year  Nashoba  has,  as  most 
other  districts,  had  to  tighten  our  belts  while  still  striving 
to  achieve  our  district  goals.  Thanks  to  our  ten  year  plan 
that  began  in  1999-2000  we  were  able  to  achieve  "all" 
our  facility,  technology,  and  instructional  goals  with  total 
fiscal  responsibility.  This  year  all  our  classrooms  are 
equipped  with  direct  video,  clickers,  LCD  projectors,  web 
casting  capability,  and  smart  boards  in  every  room.  This 


enables  every  teacher  to  showcase  21st  century  teaching 
skills  to  all  of  our  students  as  they  prepare  them  for  college 
and  career. 

We  have  maintained  our  focus  on  being  fiscally  and  en- 
vironmentally responsible  by  installing  this  fall  a  100  km 
solar  voltaic  unit  on  our  roof  to  reduce  the  cost  of  our 
electricity  in  a  "green"  way.  Additionally,  we  installed  on 
our  new  student  constructed  concession  stand  a  solar  voltaic 
unit  to  provide  all  heat  and  electricity.  Both  these  projects 
were  completed  at  "no  cost"  to  district  taxpayers  and  were 
fully  funded  through  grants. 

Nashoba  continues  to  embrace  educational  opportunities 
for  our  teachers  as  well  by  serving  as  a  satellite  campus  for 
many  local  colleges'  graduate  programs. 

As  we  enter  a  time  of  economic  uncertainty  I  can  assure  you 
that  at  Nashoba  Valley  Technical  High  School  students  will 
still  receive  a  technical  education  of  the  highest  quality  with 
the  most  current  state-of-the-art  equipment. 


Vocational-  Technical 
Programs 

(Secondary  &  Post 
Graduate) 

Auto  Collision  Repair  & 
Refinishing 

Electrical  Technology 

Automotive  Technology 

Electronics/Robotics 

Banking,  Marketing  & 
Retail 

Engineering  Technology 

Carpentry/Cabinet  Making 

Health  Assisting/Early 
Childhood  Education 

Cosmetology 

Machine  Tool  Technology 

Culinary  Arts /Hotel 
Restaurant  Management 

Plumbing/Heating 

Dental  Assisting 

Programming  & 
Web  Development 

Design  &  Visual 
Communications 

TV  Media  Production/ 
Theatre  Arts 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Public  Education 


Nashoba  Valley  Technical  High  School 


Chelmsford  NVTHS  School  Committee  Members 

Donald Ayer 

Samuel  Poulten,  Secretary 
Ralph  Hulslander 
Alternate  Brian  Carey 


Special  Academic  Programs 

Advanced  Placement  Honors  and  College  Preparatory 
courses  are  available  in  all  core  subjects.  Foreign  lan- 
guage and  additional  educational  courses  are  offered  for 
all  four  years  for  all  interested  students. 

Dual  Enrollment 

Juniors  who  are  eligible  and  recommended  by  teachers/ 
administration  may  elect  to  enter  the  Dual  Enrollment 
Program  and  take  courses  the  junior  and  senior  year  at  a 
two-  or  four-year  public  college  or  private  institution  in 
Massachusetts  or  New  Hampshire.  Upon  completion, 
they  receive  their  high  school  diploma  from  Nashoba  and 
one  or  two  years  of  college  credit.  Many  Nashoba  stu- 
dents in  recent  years  have  graduated  with  an  Associates 
degree  from  college  and  their  high  school  diploma  at  the 
same  time.  Also,  individual  study  programs  for  talented 
students  are  directed  to  their  area  of  excellence.  Many  of 
our  students  are  accepted  at  such  distinguished  institu- 
tions as  MIT,  Ithaca  College,  Emerson  College,  Boston 
University,  and  University  of  Massachusetts,  among  oth- 
ers. 

Student  A  ctivities 

Nashoba  sponsors  an  extensive  program  in  intra-scho- 
lastic  sports  including  varsity  teams  in  ten  high  school 
sports  with  equal  opportunities  for  both  male  and  female 
students.  Other  extracurricular  activities  include  Student 
Council,  National  Honor  Society,  Yearbook,  Students 
Against  Destructive  Decisions,  Skills  USA,  Student  Lead- 
ership, Peer  Mediation,  and  many  special  interest  clubs. 
No  user  fees  are  imposed  on  any  sport,  school  sponsored 
club,  or  activity. 


evenings  at  Nashoba.  More  information  can  be  found  on 
the  NVTHS  website. 

Community  Service  Projects 

Nashoba  is  unique  in  its  approach  to  community  service 
and  its  relationship  to  its  district  towns.  Students  are 
expected  to  go  with  their  instructors  to  areas  of  our  dis- 
trict to  work  on  community  service  projects  that  have 
been  approved  and  selected  for  their  benefit  to  the  com- 
munity and  the  learning  of  our  students.  The  students 
perform  necessary  work  for  the  district  towns.  The 
Community  Service  Program  educates  students  in  a  real 
world  setting  and  allows  the  towns  the  benefit  of  view- 
ing Nashoba  students  at  work  and  having  a  major  project 
completed  without  expending  limited  town  resources  for 
capital  improvement. 


Continuing  &  Community  Education 

More  than  700  adult  students  attended  the  Continuing 
Community  Education  Program  in  late  afternoon  and 


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Public  Safety 


Police  Department 

James  F.  Murphy 
Chief  of  Police 


I  respectfully  submit  the  FY  2009  Annual  Report  for  the 
Police  Department.  At  the  present  time,  the  department 
has  a  sworn  complement  of  49  officers,  9  public  safety 
dispatchers,  3  clerical  support  personnel,  1  custodian  and 
1  mechanic.  In  total,  over  32,000  calls  for  service  were 
handled  by  the  department. 

The  philosophy  at  the  police  department  continues  to 
emphasize  community  policing  strategies  and  initiatives. 
Officers  are  encouraged  to  work  in  partnership  with  the 
community,  to  address  and  resolve  issues  of  concern, 
and  improve  the  overall  quality  of  life  for  those  that  live, 
work  or  visit  Chelmsford. 

The  department  continues  to  focus  on  priority  areas 
related  to  traffic,  disturbance  and  nuisance  issues,  and 
drug  and  alcohol  violations.  These  quality  of  life  issues 
are  of  paramount  importance  in  maintaining  order, 
and  providing  an  overall  sense  of  safety  and  security 
throughout  the  town. 

The  severe  economic  climate  proved  to  be  an  extreme 
challenge  for  the  police  department  in  FY  09.  While  we 
started  the  fiscal  year  with  5 1  sworn  officers,  we  were 
forced  to  reduce  our  complement  at  mid-year  by  two 
officers.  We  were  able  to  reduce  these  patrol  officer 
positions  through  attrition  however,  we  were  also  forced 
to  eliminate  a  principal  clerk's  position  as  well  as  a  part- 
time  custodial  position. 

The  reduction  in  police  personnel  resulted  in  less  patrol 
officers  being  assigned  on  the  shifts.  We  saw  an  increase 
in  the  number  of  shifts  that  were  only  staffed  with  four 
patrol  officers.  With  less  patrol  officers,  we  were  forced 
into  a  more  reactionary  type  role,  as  opposed  to  carrying 
out  proactive  problem  solving  policing  strategies. 
Regardless  of  our  staffing  levels,  the  police  department 
will  continue  providing  the  best  possible  service  to  the 
people  of  Chelmsford,  and  will  seek  new  and  innovative 


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In  continuing  on  the  path  to  statewide  certification,  newly 
revised  rules  and  regulations  were  issued  to  all  sworn 
members  of  the  department.  These  rules  and  regulations 
are  in  compliance  with  standards  set  and  adopted  by  the 
Massachusetts  Police  Accreditation  Commission.  The 
next  step  of  the  process  calls  for  a  complete  and  thorough 
review  of  all  department  policies  and  procedures. 

The  department  was  able  to  re-establish  its  Canine  Unit 
in  October  2008  due  to  generous  contributions  from 
the  general  public.  After  the  death  of  K-9  Officer  David 
Leo's  canine  partner,  Andy,  in  July,  donations  in  excess  of 
$9,000  were  received  that  allowed  us  to  quickly  purchase 
and  train  a  new  canine.  Our  new  canine,  Axel,  has  proved 
to  be  a  fast  learner,  and  has  been  trained  in  tracking  and 
drug  searching  techniques. 

Patrol  Officer  Nicholas  Ziminsky  was  re-activated  for 
military  service  as  of  April  27,  2009,  as  a  member  of  the 
Coast  Guard  Reserve.  His  deployment  is  expected  to  last 
between  six  months  and  one  year. 
Finally,  the  department  continues  to  mourn  the  loss 
of  Patrol  Officer  Sean  F.  Swift,  who  passed  away 
unexpectedly  on  September  8,  2008,  after  more  than  10 
years  of  service  with  the  police  department. 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Public  Safety 


Police  Department 

GRANTS 

The  Police  Department  received  the  following  Grants  for 
Fiscal  Year  2009: 

•  State  Community  Policing  Grant  $27,395.00 

•  State  9 1 1  Dispatching  Grant  $57,686.00 

RETIREMENTS 

•  Officer  Bruce  Darwin  retired  in  April  2009  after  more 
than  30  years  of  distinguished  service  to  the  Town  of 
Chelmsford.  Officer  Darwin  began  his  police  career  in 
December  of  1978. 

MISSION  STA  TEMENT 

We,  the  Chelmsford  Police  Department,  in  partnership 
with  our  community  are  committed  to  maintaining 
the  peace,  protecting  life  and  property,  and  providing 
professional  law  enforcement  and  crime  prevention 
services.  We  accept  the  challenge  of  reducing  the  fear 
of  crime  by  the  prevention  of  criminal  activity.  We 
shall  provide  these  services  with  compassion,  dignity, 
and  proficiency  within  the  framework  of  the  United 
States  Constitution.  To  enhance  the  quality  of  life 
for  all  citizens,  we  will  cooperate  with  other  agencies 
and  groups  to  resolve  community  concerns.  To  fulfill 
our  mission,  the  Chelmsford  Police  Department  will 
provide  a  supportive  work  environment  that  fosters  the 
professional  development  of  its  members.  Service  will  be 
our  commitment. .  .Honor  and  Integrity  our  mandate. 

OBJECTIVE 

To  provide  the  citizens  of  Chelmsford  the  safest 
community  within  the  Commonwealth  by  education, 
enforcing  the  laws  and  eliciting  community  participation 
and  cooperation. 

I  would  like  to  express  my  sincere  appreciation  to  the 
Board  of  Selectmen,  Town  Manager  and  other  town 
departments  and  personnel,  for  the  excellent  cooperation 
exhibited  to  the  Police  Department. 
I  would  also  like  to  thank  and  recognize  both  sworn  and 
non-sworn  personnel  of  the  Police  Department  for  truly 
outstanding  performance  and  dedication  of  duty. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

James  F.  Murphy,  Chief  of  Police 


Auxilliary  Police  Department 

Sergeant  Francis  P.  Kelly 

For  the  fiscal  year  2009  the  Auxiliary  Police  Unit  assisted 
the  regular  force  at  numerous  motor  vehicle  accidents 
scenes  and  other  traffic  control  incidents.  Overall  the 
Auxiliary  Police  Unit  donated  532  hours  at  various  as- 
signed duties  and  events. 

I  would  like  to  thank  all  members  of  the  Auxiliary  Unit 
for  their  great  efforts  and  commitment  over  the  past  year. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

Sgt.  Francis  P.  Kelly 
Auxiliary  Commander 

A  UXILIARY  STATISTICS 

House  checks  47 

School  Property  Checks  520 

Town  Property  Checks  645 

Total  Property  Checks  1 ,2 1 6 

AUXILIARY  UNIT 

Capt.  Kevin  Proulx 

Capt.  Ralph  Roscoe 

Sgt.  Richard  Demers 

Sgt.  Peter  Ravanis 

Sgt.  Leo  Tousignant 

Sgt.  David  Tyler 

Ptl.  Ryan  Bellemare 

Ptl.  Tracey  Callahan 

Ptl.  Kim  Hanscom 

Ptl.  Brian  Jones 

Ptl.  Michael  G.  Martell 

Ptl.  Roy  W.  Philbrick 

Ptl.  Christian  W.  Seminatore 

Ptl.  Daniel  Simard 

Ptl.  Kathryn  Woessner 

A  UXILIARY  OFFICERS  IN  TRAINING 

Donald  DeMarco 
Emily  Evans 


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Public  Safety 


Police  Department 


Chief  Of  Police 

James  F.  Murphy 

Deputy  Chief 

Scott  R.  Ubele 

Lieutenants 

Daniel  J.  Ahern 
John  A.  Roark 
Edward  F.  Smith 
James  M.  Spinney,  Jr. 
Colin  C.  Spence 

Sergeants 

Todd  D.  Ahern 
Paul  E.  Cooper 
Philip  R.  Dube 
J.  Ronald  Gamache 
Edward  F.  Quinn 
Jeffrey  J.  Bernier 
Gary  A.  Hannagan 
Francis  J.  Goode,  Jr. 
Jeffrey  A.  Blodgett 
George  A.  Tyros 
Craig  E.  Walsh 

Domestic  Violence  Officer/ Juvenile 
Officer/Inspector 

Rebecca  A.  Tyros 

Crime  Prevention  Officer/Inspector 

Jennifer  L.  Bellissimo 

Department  Criminal  Prosecutor/ 
Lowell  District  Court 

Sergeant  E.  Michael  Rooney 

Traffic  Division/Motorcycle  Unit 

Sgt.  Francis  P.  Kelly 
David  M.  Leo,  K-9 
David  R.  Tine 
Paul  E.  Richardson 


Patrol  Officers 

Timothy  B.  Bourke 
Jason  Callahan 
Steven  J.  Doole 
Stephen  M.  Fredericks 
John  R.  Goffin 
Daniel  P.  Goguen 
Jason  P.  Hanscom 
Steven  Hawkins 
Andrew  N.  Lopilato 
David  F.  Mackenzie 
John  J.  Mcgeown 
Peter  C.  Mcgeown 
Brian  F.  Mullen 
Robert  J.  Murphy,  Jr. 
Jason  Poor 
Daniel  T  Reid,  Jr. 
Brian  R.  Richard 
Anthony  Spinazola 
Daniel  J.  Sullivan 
Jonathan  P.  Tays 
Gary  R.  White 
Christopher  D.  Zaher 
Nicholas  P.  Ziminsky 

Full  Time  Civilian  Dispatchers 

Kathleen  A.  Bennett 
David  J.  Defreitas 
Richard  A.  Demers 
Lisa  M.  Desmond 
Timothy  A.  Goode 
Kim  Hanscom 
John  M.  Poor 
Christian  W.  Seminatore 
William  H.  Vaughan 

Departmental  Assistant 

Mary  Jane  Grant 

Principal  Clerks 

Donna  A.  Fox 
Sandra  A.  Hall 


Maintenance 

Carl  W.  Koch 

Mechanic 

Franklyn  R.  Fader,  Jr. 


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Public  Safety 


Police  Department 


RECEIPTS  TURNED  OVER  TO  THE  TOWN 

Permits,  fines,  and  fees 

$36,449.00 

Parking  Tickets 

$5,967.70 

Lowell  District  Court  Revenue 

$161,419.77 

Registry  of  Motor  Vehicles  Dis- 
bursements 

$141,760.00 

Towing  Receipts 

$38,740.00 

Total 

$384,336.47 

BREAKDOWN  OF  ARRESTS 

Adult  Arrests 

398 

Juvenile  Arrests 

13 

Total  Arrests 

411 

DISPOSITION  OF  CASES 

To  be  Dismissed 

7 

Nolle  Prosecution 

89 

Filed  Without  Change  of  Plea 

40 

Continued  at  Hearing/Dismissed 

120 

Case  closed 

9 

Continued 

18 

Dismissed 

476 

Default 

157 

Guilty 

140 

No  Disposition  Needed 

171 

Pre-Trial  Probation 

34 

Request  Denied 

11 

Responsible/Filed 

127 

Not  Responsible 

25 

Not  Guilty 

12 

Placed  on  Probation 

29 

No  Complaint  to  Issue 

6 

Continued  Without  a  Finding 

156 

Placed  on  File 

1 

Turned  Over  to  Other  Agency 

3 

Paid  Civil  Fine 

8 

Total  Findings 

1,639 

MISCELLANEOUS  STATISTICS 

Calls  Answered  by  Cruisers 

32,205 

Summons  Served 

295 

Accidents  Reported 

963 

Fatal  Accidents 

0 

Serious  Injury  Accidents 

135 

Citations  Issued 

2,088 

Parking  Violations  Issued 

269 

Restraining  Orders  Served 

78 

Protective  Custody 

29 

Alarm  Calls  Responded  to  by  Cruis- 
ers 

1,609 

Medical  Calls 

2,579 

Suspicious  Activity  Calls 

1,517 

Disturbance  Calls 

860 

Domestic  Calls 

396 

O.U.I.  Alcohol 

39 

FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Police  Department 

Animal  Control 

ErikE.  Merrill 


The  Animal  Control  Officer  responds  to  a  variety  of 
animal  and  wildlife  calls  throughout  the  community. 
Those  calls  involving  public  safety  or  public  welfare 
will  be  addressed  by  the  Animal  Control  Officer.  I 
would  like  to  remind  all  residents  that  calls  such  as 
removal  of  animals  from  chimneys,  under  porches, 
or  inside  attics  must  be  handled  by  a  private  pest 
control  company. 

I  would  like  to  also  remind  all  pet  owners  that  it  is 
their  responsibility  to  insure  that  their  pets  are  prop- 
erly vaccinated  and  licensed.  Also,  all  dogs  must  be 
leashed  or  under  strict  control  at  all  times,  and  all 
waste  must  be  picked  up  from  all  public  and  private 
property.  This  especially  pertains  to  town  fields, 
schools,  conservation  lands,  and  the  bike  path. 

I  would  like  to  thank  all  the  residents  who  have 
donated  food,  blankets,  towels,  and  supplies.  We  are 
always  in  need  of  these  items.  I  would  like  to  thank 
all  the  people  who  attended  our  rabies/microchip 
clinic  and  programs  that  we  have  provided.  Please 
look  for  upcoming  events. 

I  would  like  to  thank  the  Town  Manager,  Board  of 
Selectmen,  Police  Department  and  all  other  town 
departments  for  their  support  and  assistance  over  the 
last  year. 


ANIMAL  CONTROL  STATISTICS 


Calls  for  Service 

836 

Dogs  Licensed  in  FY09 

3,300 

Animals  picked  up  and  taken  to  pound 

26 

Animals  returned  to  owners 

19 

Animals  adopted  after  10  days 

3 

Animals  taken  to  the 
Lowell  Humane  Society 

4 

Road  kills  disposed  of  at  the 
Lowell  Humane  Society 

176 

Animal  bite  reports 

37 

Citations  Issued 

14 

Value  of  Citation  Fines 

$375.00 

Other  Funds  Collected 

$805.00 

Respectfully  Submitted, 

Erik  E.  Merrill 
Animal  Control  Officer 


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Public  Safety 


Fire  Department 

John  E.  Parow 
Fire  Chief 


Fiscal  year  2009  was  a  very  difficult  year  for  the 
Chelmsford  Fire  Department  due  to  the  continued  poor 
financial  situation  of  the  Town  and  the  Commonwealth. 
Unfortunately,  we  were  force  to  close  the  South  Fire 
Station  (Engine  5)  for  the  entire  fiscal  year  and  the  station 
will  continue  to  be  closed  during  FY  10.  The  decision 
to  close  this  one  station  on  a  permanent  basis  was  based 
on  call  volume,  accessibility  and  continuity  of  services. 
Staffing  levels  remain  at  very  low  level  with  a  minimum 
level  of  one  Captain  and  eight  firefighters  per  shift  (as 
compared  to  a  minimum  staffing  level  for  the  department 
in  1990  of  one  Captain  and  fourteen  firefighters).  The 
outlook  for  fiscal  2010  is  not  any  better  and  we  anticipate 
further  cutbacks  during  the  years  when  all  the  final 
numbers  are  in  for  the  Town  and  from  the  State. 

To  compound  things,  fiscal  year  2009  proved  to  be  the 
busiest  year  ever  for  the  Chelmsford  Fire  Department. 
Total  emergency  calls  for  FY  09  were  5203  up  2 18  calls 
over  last  year.  Medical  emergency  calls  accounted  for 
over  half  the  calls  at  2,814  fire  calls  totaled  179.  Trends 
seemed  to  remain  constant  with  emergency  medical  aid 
calls  increasing  again  this  year  by  47  calls.  In  addition, 
fire  calls  were  up  this  year  by  24  calls. 

The  Department  applied  for  and  received  a  federal  grant 
this  year  to  illuminate  the  rear  of  all  Engines,  the  Quint 
and  Rescue  Truck  with  reflective  stripping  and  amber 
arrow  lights.  This  new  illumination  system  (and  NFPA 
standard)  will  help  to  reduce  the  chance  of  rear  end 
collisions  while  we  provide  emergency  service  on  the 
highways.  In  addition,  the  department  received  a  state 
grant  to  purchase  reflective  vest  for  all  firefighters  while 
operating  on  a  roadway  as  required  under  a  new  Federal 
ANSI  Standard.  Hopefully,  this  will  created  a  safer 
working  environment  on  the  highways  as  traffic  related 
accidents  are  the  third  leading  cause  of  firefighter  deaths 
nationwide. 


Brian  Stanton,  a  seasoned  firefighter,  retired  during  this 
past  year  with  over  28  years  of  service  to  the  Town. 
The  department  wishes  him  a  long  and  enjoyable 
retirement.  Dave  LeFebvre  transferred  to  the  Westford 
Fire  Department  after  working  in  Chelmsford  for  three 
years.  Unfortunately,  we  were  unable  to  fill  either  of  these 
positions  because  of  the  looming  budget  crisis. 

We  continue  to  experience  major  structural  problems  with 
the  apparatus  floor  at  the  Center  Fire  Station.  Although 
the  floor  has  been  stabilized  with  13  wooden  pillars,  the 
fix  only  serves  as  a  temporary  repair  and  buys  us  a  little 
time.  The  Fire/DPW  Building  Committee  has  concluded 
their  two  year  study  and  determined  that  a  new  Center 
Fire  Station  should  be  built  and  located  at  the  corner  of 
Chelmsford  and  Wilson  Street.  I  urge  the  town  residents 
to  support  the  funding  of  this  proposal. 

Although  we  do  understand  the  fiscal  restraints  associated 
with  the  town  budget,  the  cut  backs  over  this  year 
(compounded  by  those  in  the  past  few  years)  have  made  it 
very  difficult  for  the  fire  department  to  meet  its  mission  of 
protecting  life  and  property.  The  reduction  in  man  power 
and  the  closing  of  a  fire  station  has  created  an  increased 
risk  to  the  residents  of  Chelmsford  and  the  firefighters 
alike.  During  this  year  we  have  seen  response  times 
increase  and  manpower  shortages  while  operating  at 
emergency  scenes.  It  is  our  hope  that  when  the  financial 


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Fire  Department 


picture  brightens,  these  positions  will 
be  restored  and  all  five  fire  stations 
will  again  be  open. 

I  would  like  to  thank  all  members  of 
the  department,  my  staff,  the  Town 
Manager,  the  Board  of  Selectmen  and 
the  Residents  of  the  Town  for  their 
support  over  the  past  year. 

Respectfully  submitted, 
John  E.  Parow,  Fire  Chief 

DEPARTMENTAL  PERSONNEL 

FLRE  CHIEF 

John  E.  Parow 

DEPUTY  FIRE  CHIEFS 

James  A.  Sousa 
Michael  F.  Curran 

FIRE  CAPTAINS 

James  Boermeester 

James  J.  Durkin 

Michael  R.Donoghue 

Rick  Rivard 

Gary  Ryan 

FIREFIGHTERS 

Joshua  Abbott 

John  Kivlan 

William  Amundson 

Dan  Koutsoufis 

William  Bacon 

Cynthia  Leczynski 

William  Bennett 

David  Lefebvre** 

Edward  Boisseau 

Keith  Lindsay 

Christopher  Brothers 

Michael  Maher 

Michael  Brothers 

Daniel  Manley 


Thomas  Brothers 

Leo  Manley 
William  Campbell 

Leslie  Merrill 

Jeffrey  Cancella 

Jason  Moody 

Jack  Carroll* 

Michael  Nelson 

Michael  Chiasson 

Kevin  O'Brien 

Kevin  Clarke 

Marc  Pare 

F.  Mark  Conlin 

Donnie  Peterson 

Daniel  Corey 

Casey  Phelan 

Bruce  Donovan 

John  Reid 

Michael  Ducharme 

John  Robinson 

Jesse  Foster 

George  Ryan 

Daniel  Funaro 

Wm.  Schellback 

Robert  Gardner 

Timonthy  Shanahan 

David  Hadley 

Kevin  Sheehy 

Henry  Houle 


Brian  Stanton* 

Ryan  Houle 

Daniel  Ubele 

Wm.  Keohane 

Michael  Young 

DEPARTMENT  ASSISTANT 

Martha  A.  DeSaulnier 

MECHANIC 

James  F.  Keeley,  Sr. 


*  retired 

**  transferred  to  Westford  Fire  De- 
partment 


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FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


Public  Works 


Engineering  Division 

James  Pearson, 
Director  of  Public  Works 

The  Engineering  Division  provides  technical  support  to 
many  Town  departments  including  the  Planning  Board, 
Conservation  Commission,  Town  Manager,  Board  of 
Selectmen,  Assessors  Department,  Town  Clerk  and  Sewer 
Commission.  Additionally,  the  engineers  design  several 
projects  for  construction  by  the  Highway  Division. 

The  engineers  provided  layout,  grades,  technical  assis- 
tance, and  inspections  for  the  following  projects. 

Bartlett  Park  culvert 

Parker  Road  culvert 

Boston  Road  sidewalk  construction 

Central  Square  traffic  improvement 

Repaving  of:  Sherman  Street,  Brook  Street,  Marina 

Road,  Samuel  Road,  Wilson  Street 

The  engineers  provided  Planning  Board  site  plan  reviews 
and/or  inspections  on  the  following  projects: 

I  Academy  Street  -  Site  Plan 
194  Chelmsford  Street  —  Site  Plan  Modification 
300  Littleton  Road  -  Elks  Lodge  Site  Plan 
190  Middlesex  Street  -  Site  Plan  &  Special  Permits 
116  Chelmsford  Street  -  Site  Plan  &  Special  Permits 

I I  Fletcher  Street  -  Site  Plan  &  Special  Permits 
55  Richardson  Road  -  Site  Plan  Review 
290  Littleton  Road  -  Site  Plan  Modification 
1 18-120  Chelmsford  Street  -  Site  Plan  Modification 
1 1 5  High  Street  -  Rear  Lot  with  ANR 
177  Boston  Road  -  Special  Permit 
6  North  Road/1  Academy  Street  -  Site  Plan  Modifica- 
tion 
1 1  Fletcher  Street  -  Site  Plan  Modification 


The  engineers  also  provided  subdivision  reviews  and/or 
inspections  on  the  following  projects: 

•  Alexandria  Way 
Park  Place 

•  Clara  Way 

The  engineering  staff  also  assists  residents  with  particu- 
lar requests  on  an  as-needed  basis  (i.e.,  providing  maps, 
drainage  expertise,  and  performing  tree  inspections).  The 
Departmental  Assistant  processes  all  expenditures,  payroll 
and  oversees  the  operational  budget  for  the  Engineering, 
Sewer,  Public  Buildings  and  Parks  Divisions  as  well  as 
assists  residents  with  daily  requests. 


40B  Comprehensive  Permits 

•      Choice  Center  Senior  Housing 


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Public  Works 


Highway  Division 

The  Highway  Division  is  responsible  for  the  upkeep  and 
improvement  of  all  streets,  culverts,  catch  basins  and 
manholes,  street  signs,  traffic  markings  (all  lines/cross- 
walks), traffic  signs  and  traffic  signals.  They  are  also 
responsible  for  all  roadside  mowing/cutting  of  brush. 
There  are  approximately  230  miles  of  roadway  under 
their  jurisdiction.  New  projects  this  year  included: 

Road  construction: 

•  Muriel,  Marina,  Proctor,  Sherman,  Wilson  and  Brook 
Street  (installed  new  drainage/  repaved) 
Derringer  Road  (completely  reconstructed,  added 
sub-drain/repaved) 

•  Boston  Road  from  Warren  Avenue  to  Summer  Street 
(installed  new  drainage,  sidewalk  reconstruction, 
repaved) 

Boston  Road/ Adams  Avenue/Bartlett  Street  (installed 
new  drainage,  sidewalk  reconstruction  with  brick 
sidewalks  in  Central  Square),  installed  crosswalks 
(raised),  repaved 

•  Rte.  129/Rte.  110  traffic  signal  improvements  (moved 
traffic  signal  control  box) 

Repaired  or  replaced  50  catch  basins 
Replaced  culvert  pipes  on  Marshall  Street,  Parker 
Road  and  2  culvert  pipes  on  Rte.  27 
Cleaned  numerous  easements  throughout  Town  and 
cleared  numerous  culvert  pipes  of  debris  accumulated 
due  to  beavers  (Rte.  129,  Burning  Tree/De Wolfe, 
Dunstable  Road) 

Installed  bituminous  concrete  berms  (Checkerberry, 
Knob  Hill ,  Etta.  Claude,  Marina,  Roberts,  Summer, 
Kensington,  Brick  Kiln,  Westford,  Monument  Hill, 
Pilgrim,  Crooked  Spring,  Hornbeam  Hill,  Frank) 
and  driveway  caps  (Checkerberry  (2),  Jesse  (10), 
Derringer  (7),  Harold  (1),  Marina  (20) ,  Samuel  (4), 
Sherman  (9),  Clarissa  (6),  Longmeadow  (2)  Roberts 
(1),  Brook  (13),  Hitchinpost  (1),  Lisa  (1),  Westford 
(1),  Boston  (1)  Brick  Kiln  (2),  Monument  Hill  (1), 
Pilgrim  (1),  Frank  (1) 


Other: 

•  Assisted  the  Facilities  Department  (i.e.,  paving  at 
schools,  replacement  of  a  gate  at  the  South  Row 
School,  drainage  work  at  the  Parker  School  and  High 
School~2  basins— fixed  washouts  at  the  Harrington 
School  and  High  School) 

Assisted  the  Recycling  Department  at  all  Recycling 

Events  (i.e.,  Hazardous  Waste  Days,  Brush  Drop  Off, 

etc.) 

Assisted  Community  Preservation  at  numerous 

locations  in  town  where  conservation  land  is  located 

(removed/replaced  several  metal  gates,  assisted  in 

restricting  access  to  conservation  areas) 

•  Assisted  Animal  Control  Officer  when  on  vacation  or 
as  needed 

•  Foreman  on  call  24  hours  for  any  emergencies  (i.e., 
trees  in  roadway,  flooding  problems,  etc.) 

The  Highway  Division  personnel,  assisted  by  the  Engi- 
neering Division,  Parks  Division,  Cemetery  Division,  and 
Sewer  Division,  worked  hard  dealing  with  the  unusual 
snowfall  accumulation  this  past  winter.  Snowfall  amount- 


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Public  Works 


Highway  Division 

ed  to  80  inches.  The  staff  oversees  all  town  personnel  in 
addition  to  40  hired  trucks  throughout  each  storm. 

In  addition  to  their  routine  snow  removal  process,  High- 
way Division  personnel,  assisted  by  the  Engineering 
Division,  Parks  Division,  Sewer  Division,  Facilities 
Department,  and  Cemetery  Department  worked  hard  deal- 
ing with  making  roads  passable  for  emergency  &  utility 
vehicles  by  clearing  fallen  trees  and  debris  from  roadways 
throughout  town  throughout  the  major  December  2008 
Ice  Storm. 

Throughout  the  months  of  April  &  May,  the  Highway 
Department  personnel,  assisted  by  other  DPW  divisions 
and  town  departments  picked  up  brush/debris  left  at  curb- 
sides  throughout  town  by  residents.  During  this  clean  up, 
fallen  trees/debris  were  cut  up  and  cleared  from  roadways 
which  had  been  cleared  off  roadways  in  December. 

The  Highway  Division  Clerk  completed  necessary  appli- 
cations for  the  Highway  Division  and  Cemetery  Depart- 
ment in  a  combined  effort  with  the  Engineering/Sewer 
Department  Clerk  for  FEMA  reimbursement  for  both  the 
initial  clean  up  and  brush/debris  clean  up  for  the  Decem- 
ber 2008  ice  storm.  The  Town  is  due  to  collect  $369,000 
from  FEMA. 

The  Highway  Division  Clerk  maintained  all  financial 
records  needed  for  the  reporting,  tracking,  and  payment  of 
all  vouchers  connected  with  the  highway  budgets  -  in- 
cluding general  expenses,  salaries,  snow  and  ice,  Massa- 
chusetts Chapter  90  funding  (road  construction  or  repair), 
street  lighting  and  capital  expenditures. 

Sewer  Division 

The  Sewer  Division  continued  to  expand  this  year  with 
the  addition  of  262  new  sewer  connections.  In  April, 
Sewer  Operations  relocated  from  unit  A  to  unit  C  at  5 
Kidder  Rd.  providing  an  additional  4000  sq.  ft.  of  much 
needed  space.  This  space  is  rented  as  there  is  no  existing 
Town  building  available  for  this  use. 
Major  projects  included: 

SCADA  remote  monitoring  software  upgrades  at  15 


pump  stations 

Major  pump  rebuilding  at  10  pump  stations 

Relocating  Sewer  Operations 

The  Sewer  Division  now  maintains  33  pump  stations  (in- 
cluding the  newest  at  Bartlett  Street,  and  De Wolf  Drive) 
and  2  metering  stations. 

The  office  staff  handles  all  sewer  betterments,  sewer  bill- 
ing, phone  inquires,  concerns  and  other  related  correspon- 
dence. They  also  provide  clerical  support  to  the  Sewer 
Commission. 

Public  Buildings  Division 

As  of  August,  2008  we  employ  two  part-time  Building 
Attendants  to  assist  with  various  building  maintenance 
needs  at  the  Old  Town  Hall  and  Town  Hall  as  well  as 
opening  and  closing  of  these  buildings  as  needed. 

Cleaning  of  the  two  buildings  has  been  outsourced  to 
Jani-King,  a  private  cleaning  contractor. 


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Parks  Division 


The  Parks  Division  maintains  all  traffic  islands  and  com- 
mons in  town.  The  grounds  are  groomed  each  Spring  and 
prepared  for  the  heavy  use  during  the  year.  This  Division 
also  prepares  the  Town  Common  for  the  annual  Fourth  of 
July  celebration  as  well  as  the  cleanup  and  restoration  of 
damaged  areas  resulting  from  an  abundance  of  activities 
throughout  the  year. 

The  Parks  Division  acknowledges  the  many  volunteer 
groups  and  individuals  for  their  time,  donations  and  help 
especially  Phil  Stanway  and  the  Open  Space  Stewards. 
Also,  thanks  to  all  that  participated  in  the  Adopt-a-Park 
program 


Public  Facilities  -  Energy  Conservation  Committee 


In  2009,  the  Chelmsford  ECC  had  two  major 
achievements,  namely: 

The  Chelmsford  Adams  Library  Solar  Power  Project 
which  resulted  in  the  installation  of  nearly  8.4KW 
DC  panels  atop  the  library  at  no  cost  to  the  town. 
The  system  was  funded  by  MTC  grants  as  well  as 
monies  that  National  Grid  has  been  collecting  on 
utility  bills  for  many  years  under  state  mandate.  The 
system  is  expected  to  provide  an  estimated  9000 
KWhr  of  electricity  output. 

A  RFQ  document  that  will  invite  bids  for  upgrading 
the  HVAC  and  lighting  installations  across  the  Town 
of  Chelmsford  offices  and  schools. 


Other  notable  items  are  the  achievement  of  Energy 
Star  rating  for  three  Chelmsford  School  buildings 
based  on  the  occupancy  rates  and  consumption  of 
utilities.  The  rating  is  awarded  to  buildings  that  are 
better  than  75%  of  other  similar  sized  functional 
buildings. 

Respectfully  Submitted, 

Badhri  Uppiliappan 


Apart  from  these  achievements,  the  ECC  helped  the 
Director  of  Public  Facilities  in  vetting  various  new 
technologies  such  as:  wired  and  wireless  building 
HVAC  and  lighting  sensors,  phase  conditioning  sys- 
tems, LED  street  lighting. 


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Public  Works 


Public  Facilities 


Gary  J.  Persichetti,  Director 


The  purpose  of  the  Facilities  Department  is  to  manage 
all  buildings  and  grounds  of  the  Town  of  Chelmsford  in  a 
uniform  and  high  quality  manner. 

Buildings 

The  Public  Facilities  Department  provides  electrical, 
plumbing,  HVAC,  carpentry  and  general  maintenance  to 
all  Town  and  School  buildings.  There  are  presently  28 
buildings  consisting  of  five  -  elementary  schools,  two  - 
middle  schools,  Chelmsford  High  School,  School  Ad- 
ministration, two  -  Libraries,  five  -  Fire  Stations,  Police 
Station,  Town  Offices,  Old  Town  Hall  and  other  support 
buildings. 

The  department  is  responsible  for  managing  all  major 
building  related  capital  improvements.  Capital  projects 
for  the  year  included: 

•  Town  Offices  -  Window  Replacement 

•  Byam  School  -  Tile  Floor  Replacement 

•  Westlands  School  -  Tile  Floor  Replacement 

•  High  School  -  New  Lockers 

•  High  School  Library  -  Carpet,  Casework  and  Furni- 
ture 

•  Highway  Department  -  Ventilation  Project 
Senior  Center  -  Parking  Lot  Repair 

Additional  facilities  related  projects  for  the  year  included: 
Installation  of  new  lighting  via  National  Grid  80/20  En- 
ergy Savings  Program  at  the  Byam,  Center,  Harrington, 
South  Row  and  Westlands  School. 


With  the  assistance  of  the  Facilities  Department  the  Town 
was  awarded  a  grant  from  the  Division  of  Energy  Re- 
sources to  fund  energy  saving  upgrades  to  town  buildings. 
The  department  continues  to  participate  in  the  MIIA  Loss 
Control  Grant  Program  and  the  MIIA  Rewards  Program 
by  performing  and  submitting  roof,  self,  freeze  up  and  air 
quality  inspections. 

Grounds 

The  Public  Facilities  Department  maintains  all  town  and 
school  parks  and  athletic  fields.  Department  personnel 
mow  all  sports  fields  and  turf  areas,  trim  shrubs,  collect 
rubbish  at  parks  and  playgrounds,  weed,  edge,  and  mulch. 
The  Facilities  staff  is  also  responsible  for  snow  removal, 
the  preparation  and  clean  up  for  special  events  and  repair 
and  replacement  of  small  engines. 


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Recycling  /  Solid  Waste 

Jennifer  Almeida 
Recycling  Coordinator 


The  Office  of  Recycling  and  Solid  Waste  seeks  to  insure 
excellent  trash  and  recycling  services  to  the  residents 
of  Chelmsford,  and  to  insure  that  our  solid  waste  and 
recycling  programs  comply  with  state  waste  bans,  local 
bylaws  and  all  other  relevant  requirements.  We  assist  resi- 
dents having  problems  or  questions  related  to  recycling 
and  solid  waste;  educate  residents  about  the  importance 
of  recycling;  promote  composting,  reuse/donation  options 
and  other  waste  reduction  programs,  and  monitor  the 
Town's  waste  and  recycling  tonnages  and  costs. 

The  office  is  staffed  by  a  part  time  Recycling  Coordinator, 
Jennifer  Almeida,  and  a  part  time  volunteer,  Winnie  Col- 
bert. The  Office's  work  is  supported  by  the  Chelmsford 
Recycling  Committee:  Norm  Eisenmann,  Chair;  Nancy 
Kaelin,  Vice-Chair;  Mark  Gallagher,  clerk;  and  Bonnie 
Rankin,  Jo  Morse,  Ron  Goodner,  Kathy  Brough  and  Mark 
Grant.  We  also  have  several  active  volunteers  who  assist 
with  recycling  activities  throughout  the  year.  In  particular 
this  year,  Kristy  Medina  organized  the  Earth  Day  Fair; 
Glenn  Davison  was  the  moving  force  behind  the  town- 
wide  clean  up;  and  Marion  Hamblett  put  together  and 
has  been  administering  the  Committee's  website,  www. 
Chelmsford.recycles.org.  Also  deserving  special  men- 
tion are  Beth  Logan  and  Rick  Armstrong  who  volunteered 
long  hours  during  our  bitterly  cold  brush  event  in  Decem- 
ber, and  Peggy  Dunn  who  has  volunteered  at  most  of  our 
events  including  a  very  busy  brush  drop-off  in  April. 

Solid  Waste:  Chelmsford  residents  continue  to  do  a  good 
job  reducing  their  solid  waste.  Our  annual  trash  tonnage 
for  the  fiscal  year  was  12,695.  On  average,  each  Chelms- 
ford household  is  generating  one  ton  of  solid  waste  per 
year,  down  from  1 .26  tons  per  household  in  2005.  By 
comparison,  the  Towns  of  Billerica  and  Tewksbury,  which 
are  just  beginning  waste  ban  enforcement  and  trash  limits, 
are  only  now  at  1.26  and  1.34  tons  per  household  per 


Left  to  right:  Mark  Gallagher,  Jo  Morse,  Jennifer  Almeida,  Kathy 
Brough,  Marc  Grant,  Nancy  Kaelin  and  Norm  Eisenmann.  Not  shown: 
Bonnie  Rankin  and  Ron  Goodner. 


year,  respectively.  On  the  other  hand,  the  towns  of  Wen- 
ham  and  Hamilton,  which  only  recently  had  rates  compa- 
rable to  Chelmsford's  three  years  ago,  now  have  annual 
per  household  tonnages  of  around  .7  per  year  following 
the  implementation  of  "pay  as  you  throw"  programs. 

Recycling:  Our  annual  recycling  tonnage  for  FY09 
came  in  at  3777,  down  somewhat  from  last  year  but  by 
a  smaller  percentage  than  our  trash  tonnage.  In  addi- 
tion, mid-way  through  the  fiscal  year,  recycling  facilities 
notified  haulers  that  in  order  to  control  costs  during  the 
economic  downturn,  strict  quality  controls  were  being  im- 
posed to  reduce  contamination.  This  meant  that  our  hauler 
left  bins  that  contained  non-recyclables  (such  as  Styro- 
foam®)  or  that  contained  improperly  set  out  recycling 
(paper  mixed  with  containers).  In  addition,  the  recycling 
facilities  notified  the  haulers  that  pizza  boxes  would  no 
longer  be  accepted  with  recyclables  as  too  often  the  boxes 
were  contaminated  with  food  and  grease,  rendering  them 
non-recyclable. 


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FY 

Tons: 
Solid 
waste 
(trash) 

Per  ton 
tipping 
fee  at 
incinera- 
tor 

Tons: 

Curbside 

Recycling 

Recycling 
Rate 

Annual 
disposal 
cost  ** 

2005 

16061 

$59.78 

3117 

16.25% 

$960,167 

2006* 

15358 

S67.50 

3586 

18.93% 

$1,036,665 

2007 

14170 

$69.50 

4296 

23.27% 

$984,815 

2008 

13,369 

$71.00 

3894 

22.55% 

$949,199 

2009 

12,695 

$73.00 

3777 

22.9% 

$926,735 

*    Bold  indicates  years  the  mandatory  bylaw  has  been  in 
effect  (starting  February  2006) 

**  Costs  shown  are  the  Town's  trash  disposal  costs  only 
and  do  not  include  the  cost  of  collection  and  transporta- 
tion of  solid  waste  and  recycling. 

Electronics/appliances/tires:  prior  to  this  year  the  town 
held  several  events  each  year  for  residents  to  bring  these 
materials  for  recycling  (two  drop-offs  per  year  for  scrap 
metal  and  usable  household  goods;  two  events  per  year 
for  electronics  and  tires).  Starting  in  FY09,  we  moved 
to  a  fee  based  collection  program  under  a  contract  with 
Appliance  Recyclers,  Inc.  This  program  has  the  benefit 
of  offering  a  year  round  disposal  option,  curbside  pick-up 
to  avoid  the  need  for  a  large  vehicle  as  well  as  the  need 
to  load  and  transport  these  items,  and  no  more  long  lines 
at  the  drop-offs.  The  new  program  has  been  widely  used 
with  few  problems  thus  far.  Appliance  Recyclers  collected 
almost  98  tons  of  material  in  Chelmsford  in  FY09,  mak- 
ing an  average  of  1 14  stops  per  month. 

Brush  drop  offs:  Chelmsford  typically  holds  two  brush 
drop-offs  each  year  (spring  and  fall)  at  Community  Tree. 
This  year  we  added  an  additional  drop-off  following  the 
December  ice  storm.  That  event  was  lightly  attended 
(fewer  than  70  cars)  due  to  the  continuing  winter  weather, 
was  staffed  by  some  very  hardy  volunteers  and  worked  by 
DPW  employees.  Our  April  drop-off,  on  the  other  hand, 
was  extremely  busy,  serving  748  vehicles  in  8  hours.  The 
Recycling  Committee,  other  volunteers  and  highway 
employees  worked  tirelessly  to  keep  the  line  moving  as 
quickly  as  possible. 


Household  hazardous  waste  drop  offs:  The  Recycling 
Office  works  with  the  Board  of  Health  in  publicizing  the 
Town's  now  once  a  year  household  hazardous  waste  drop 
off  event.  At  the  event  in  May  2009,  the  event  served  230 
cars.  In  addition  the  Recycling  Office  assists  residents 
wishing  to  attend  the  Minuteman  Household  Hazardous 
Products  facility  in  Lexington.  This  facility  is  open  once 
per  month  from  April  through  November.  In  FY09,  41 
residents  made  use  of  the  facility.  In  addition,  the  Recy- 
cling Office  has  assisted  the  Board  of  Health  in  publiciz- 
ing the  Town's  pilot  sharps  disposal  program  which  began 
in  May,  2009  as  the  Town  prepares  for  the  states  ban  on 
the  disposal  of  medical  sharps  in  municipal  solid  waste 
starting  in  July  2010. 

Usable  household  goods:  since  we  no  longer  sponsor 
semi-annual  household  hazardous  waste  drop-off  events 
for  usable  furniture  and  other  household  goods,  we  have 
begun  actively  referring  residents  with  such  material  to 
local  charities  and  organizations  in  need  of  these  materi- 
als. In  particular,  we  have  the  Lowell  Wish  Project  conve- 
niently located  just  off  the  Lowell  Connector  to  which  we 
send  residents  with  usable  furniture,  mattresses,  bedding 
and  linens,  working  appliances  and  kitchen  ware,  and 
other  basic  household  needs  on  a  weekly  basis.  Refer- 
rals to  the  Wish  Project  assists  those  residents  who  would 
otherwise  have  had  to  wait  for  our  twice  a  year  events, 
and  enables  them  to  donate  their  usable  items  year  round, 
without  waiting  for  our  dates  and  without  having  to  wait 
in  our  sometimes  very  long  lines.  In  addition  to  the  Wish 
Project,  we  encourage  residents  to  donate  usable  house- 
hold items  to  Boy  Scout  Troop  74  for  its  annual  "Giant 
Yard  Sale."  In  addition,  the  Recycling  Office  encourages 
residents  to  try  resources  such  as  www.freecycle.org  as  a 
way  to  give  away  usable  materials  and  keep  them  out  of 
the  waste  stream. 

Mercury  programs:  The  Recycling  Officer  operates  the 
Town's  mercury  abatement  programs  to  keep  mercury  out 
of  the  trash  and  to  insure  that  it  is  collected  and  disposed 
of  in  a  safe  manner.  These  programs  are  funded  by 
Wheelabrator,  North  Andover,  the  incinerator  to  which 
Chelmsford's  trash  goes.  In  FY2009,  we  collected  136 
thermometers  (we  give  a  free  digital  replacement);  61 


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mercury  thermostats;  16,480  linier  feet  of  fluorescent 
light  bulbs  and  over  1000  other  fluorescent  light  bulbs; 
12.5  pounds  of  button  batteries  and  almost  13  pounds  of 
elemental  mercury. 

Cell  phone  &  rechargeable  battery  recycling:  Cell  phones 
(along  with  their  batteries  and  accessories)  are  collected 
for  recycling  at  the  Chelmsford  Town  Offices  (Clerk's 
Office  and  Recycling  Office).  In  FY09  we  recycled  about 
420  cell  phones  through  this  program.  In  FY  09  we  also 
recycled  about  600  pounds  of  rechargeable  batteries  with 
our  drop-off  boxes  at  the  Town  Offices. 

Education  and  outreach:  The  Recycling  Office  published 
the  annual  "Chelmsford  Recycles"  flyer,  a  comprehensive 
description  and  "how  to"  guide  on  recycling  and  solid 
waste  in  Chelmsford.  The  flyer  was  mailed  to  all  house- 
holds in  late  June.  The  Recycling  Office  also  maintained 
and  updated  the  recycling  portion  of  the  Town's  website 
(www.townofchelmsford.us/Recycling-Department.cfm), 
and  created  a 

"Recycling  101"  informational  guide  (a  pdf  form  is  on 
the  website)  to  provide  more  in  depth  information  on 
recycling  in  Chelmsford.  In  addition,  recycling  volunteer 
Marion  Hamblett,  working  with  the  Recycling  Office  and 
the  Recycling  Committee,  designed  and  brought  online 
a  new  website,  www.chelmsfordrecycles.org,  to  provide 
an  easy  to  find  and  easy  to  use  website  for  residents  with 
recycling  questions.  The  Recycling  staff  also  updated 
Chelmsford's  local  access  television  station's  com- 
munity bulletin  board  with  information  on  solid  waste 
and  recycling,  updated  its  recorded  information  line  at 
978-250-5299,  wrote  occasional  newspaper  articles  for 
the  local  press  and  drafted  informational  pieces  on  the  Of- 
fice's programs  for  publication  in  the  Town's  Community 
Newsletters. 

Compost  bins:  The  Recycling  Office  sells  compost  bins 
below  cost  to  Chelmsford  residents  to  encourage  com- 
posting of  kitchen  scraps  and  yard  waste.  In  2009  we  sold 
the  New  Age  Composter  as  well  as  the  Earth  Machine, 
which  we  had  not  carried  for  many  years  but  which  we 
stocked  in  FY09  in  order  to  provide  a  somewhat  smaller 
and  more  affordable  option.  In  FY  09  we  sold  58  com- 


post bins. 

Anti-idling  program:  In  2008  Chelmsford  received  an 
anti-idling  grant  from  the  MA  DEP  in  order  to  educate 
residents  about  the  need  to  avoid  unnecessary  vehicle 
idling.  In  FY09  we  continued  to  work  to  educate  resi- 
dents about  this  27  year  old  law  that  aims  to  improve  air 
quality  and  reduce  the  incidence  of  respiratory  diseases  - 
especially  in  children.  Signs  were  posted  at  the  schools  in 
the  fall  of  2008.  It  is  important  for  residents  to  be  aware 
that  the  anti-idling  law  is  in  effect  everywhere  -  not  only 
where  signs  are  posted. 

Leaves:  The  Recycling  Office  provided  information  to 
residents  about  options  for  the  disposal  of  their  leaves  and 
yard  waste.  In  the  absence  of  Town  financed  leaf  collec- 
tion services,  the  Recycling  Office  refers  residents  to  the 
Jones  Farm  curbside  collection  and  drop  off  programs  and 
encourages  home  composting.  Jones  Farm  reports  that 
between  300  and  350  households  used  their  leaf  collec- 
tion/drop-off program  in  FY09. 

Rain  barrels:  Although  MA  DEP  did  not  fund  any  rain 
barrel  grant  assistance  as  they  have  in  the  past,  the  Recy- 
cling Office  worked  with  the  New  England  Rain  Barrel 
Company  to  make  discounted  rain  barrels  available  for 
purchase  to  Chelmsford  residents  in  April.  Residents  who 
signed  up  in  advance  were  able  to  purchase  rain  barrels 
at  below  retail,  and  we  had  a  distribution  day  behind  the 
Town  Offices  in  mid-April  at  which  39  rain  barrels  were 
sold  to  Chelmsford  residents. 

Regional  efforts:  The  Recycling  Office  was  an  active 
participant  in  the  Merrimack  Valley  Regional  Recycling 
Partnership  (MVRRP).  Consisting  of  the  City  of  Lowell 
and  surrounding  towns,  the  MVRRP  undertakes  projects 
aimed  at  increasing  recycling  awareness  and  participa- 
tion, and  explores  ways  for  these  communities  to  work 
together  to  improve  services  while  keeping  down  the 
costs  to  each  municipality.  In  FY09,  our  work  with  the 
MVRRP  included  the  creation  of  the  third  annual  Earth 
Day  "Reduce,  Reuse,  Recycle"  guide  published  by  the 
Lowell  Sun  (copies  of  the  guide  are  available  at  the  Recy- 
cling Office);  and  successful  commencement  of  the 


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fee-based  curbside  collection  of  appliances,  electronics 
and  tires.  Under  a  DEP  grant  with  Billerica  and  Tewks- 
bury,  Chelmsford  now  has  an  8  hour  a  week  "recycling 
enforcement  coordinator"  (REC)  who  is  on  the  street 
early  in  the  morning  surveying  residents'  recycling  and 
trash  set  outs  and  keeping  track  of  compliance  with  state 
and  local  waste  bans  and  with  Chelmsford's  trash  limits 
and  recycling  rules.  In  addition,  in  FY09,  we  worked 
with  1 3  other  municipalities  in  an  effort  to  secure  a  favor- 
able contract  for  the  disposal  of  Chelmsford's  solid  waste 
when  our  current  contract  expires  at  the  end  of  FY  10. 
As  a  result  of  this  collective  effort,  we  secured  a  contract 
with  very  costs  and  terms. 

Recycling  Committee  Activities:  Among  many  other 
activities,  the  Recycling  Committee  did  the  following 
in  FY09:  staffed  an  informational  booth  at  the  July  3-4 
Country  Fair,  and  the  Committee  and  other  recycling 
volunteers  worked  to  recycle  bottles  and  cans  disposed 

Greener  Chelmsford  Initiative 


of  during  the  country  fair;  planned  and  launched  its  new 
"Recycling  Champion"  program;  sponsored  a  poster  and 
essay  contest  recognizing  America  Recycles  Day  (No- 
vember 1 5)  for  school  age  children  residing  in  Chelms- 
ford; assisted  with  the  planning  and  implementation  of  a 
simplified,  cost-effective  town-wide  litter  clean  up  and 
Earth  Day  Fair;  and  volunteered  tirelessly  at  our  brush 
drop-offs  in  October,  December  and  April. 


The  Greener  Chelmsford  Initiative  (GCI)  program  was 
started  by  Town  Selectmen,  Eric  Dahlberg  and  Pat  Woj- 
tas  in  April  2009.  Badhri  Uppiliappan  was  appointed  the 
volunteer  director  of  GCI  in  May  2009.  GCI  is  a  program 
to  recognize  the  efforts  of  Chelmsford  businesses  that  are 
taking  steps  to  become  environmentally  friendly  in  their 
practices  and  implementing  continuous  improvement 
strategies  to  sustain  these  practices. 

The  following  Chelmsford  entities  have  been  recog- 
nized for  their  efforts:  Town  of  Chelmsford  Offices, 
Harrington  Wine  &  Liquors,  Moonstone  Restaurant, 
Chelmsford  Public  Library,  Java  Room,  Cartridge  World, 
Kronos,  S&H  Engineering,  Chelmsford  Copy.  The  only 
two  companies  to  date  to  have  achieved  a  "GOLD" 
standard  have  been  Kronos  and  S&H  Engineering.  At 
this  time,  GCI  is  working  with  Radisson  Chelmsford  and 
Chelmsford  Housing  Authority  to  recognize  their  efforts. 
Enterprise  Bank  and  Trust  Corporation  is  working  with 
GCI  to  achieve  a  "GCI  partner  status". 

Additionally,  GCI  is  beginning  to  collect  data  on  de- 


veloping a  preliminary  greenhouse  gas  (GHG)  emissions 
index  for  the  Town  of  Chelmsford  as  a  whole.  This  top 
level  data  includes  total  natural  gas  and  electricity  con- 
sumption, total  trash  tonnage,  estimated  annual  usage  of 
vehicle  fuel  consumption  and  related  emissions.  This  data 
will  provide  residents,  businesses  and  town  administra- 
tion an  opportunity  to  engage  in  discussions  of  the  future 
directions  the  town  could  take  with  respect  to  GHG  emis- 
sions. GCI  seeks  town  residents  interested  in  volunteering 
with  the  program  to  help  local  businesses  adopt  envi- 
ronmentally friendly  practices.  Residents  of  Chelmsford 
are  strongly  encouraged  to  patronize  the  GCI  recognized 
businesses  to  support  the  extra  efforts  of  these  businesses. 
Students  are  particularly  welcome  to  discuss  volunteer 
projects  with  GCI.  Volunteer  opportunities  can  be  cus- 
tomized to  student  interests  in  areas  such  as  Graphic  arts, 
Data  Visualization,  Action  projects  and  such. 

For  all  enquiries,  feedback  and  suggestions  contact: 
greener.chelmsford@townofchelmsford.us 


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Cemetery  Commission 

David  Boyle 
Superintendent 


Members 

Jean  R.  McCaffery,  Chairman 
Peter  S.  Pedulla 
Gerald  L.  Hardy 

Cemetery  Department  Personnel. 


David  J.  Boyle 
Patrick  Caires 
Richard  Malone 
Jorge  De  Freitas 
Bernadette  Gilet 
Andrew  Silva 


Superintendent 
Working  Foreman 
Driver/Laborer 
Driver/  Laborer 
P.  T.  Clerk 
Seasonal  Laborer 


The  Cemetery  Commission  is  pleased  to  report  the  fol- 
lowing accomplishments  for  fiscal  year  2009,  to  the 
citizens  of  Chelmsford. 

At  Pine  Ridge  Cemetery,  we  have  two  new  sections 
available  for  sale;  Section  M,  which  contains  a  Crema- 
tion Garden  and  plans  are  under  way  to  construct  a  Niche 
Wall;  this  wall  will  provide  an  area  for  the  above  ground 
burial  of  Cremains,  with  each  Niche  containing  enough 
space  for  two  inurnments.  The  other  section  available  at 
Pine  Ridge  is  Section  N,  which  is  now  available  for  sale; 
this  area  includes  traditional  earth  burials  along  with  earth 
burial  lots  specifically  for  cremation. 

During  the  past  winter  season,  Cemetery  personnel  con- 
structed a  new  conference  room  at  Pine  Ridge  Cemetery, 
this  room  provides  the  Superintendent  an  area  to  privately 
meet  with  families  while  selecting  a  Cemetery  lot.  We  are 
looking  forward  to  renovating  the  main  office  area  during 
the  upcoming  winter  season. 

Please  visit  the  Town's  web  site  at  www.townofchelms- 
ford.us  and  click  on  the  Public  Facilities  link;  then  to  the 
Cemetery  Department  link,  here  you  will  find  information 


on  the  Cemetery  Commission,  the  Six  cemeteries  in  town 
and  directions  to  each  of  them;  current  rates,  and  also  a 
link  to  the  Cemetery  Archives  to  search  genealogy. 

During  Fiscal  Year  2009  there  were  142  total  interments, 
1 1 1  full  burials  and  3 1  cremation  interments  which  ac- 
counted for  nearly  22%  of  total  interments.  There  were  64 
cemetery  lots  sold  throughout  the  town.  Thirty-one  resi- 
dents participated  in  the  Prepaid  Interment  Fee  Program. 
The  Cemetery  Commission  appreciates  our  staff's  efforts 
to  keep  Chelmsford's  six  public  cemeteries  well-main- 
tained and  attractive  burial  places. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

Jean  R.  McCaffery,  Chairman 


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Human  Services 


Health  Department 

Richard  Day,  Director 


Septage  and  Wastewater  Abatement  Program 

In  2009  the  Septage  and  Wastewater  Abatement  Program 
continued  its  efforts  to  clean  up  our  waterways.  The 
Board  of  Health,  with  the  advent  of  a  central  sewer  sys- 
tem in  Chelmsford  is  continuing  its  enforcement  activities 
to  insure  compliance  with  local  by-laws  which  will  insure 
a  safe  water  supply.  Dye  testing,  water  sampling  and 
issuance  of  septic  system  permits  will  continue  in  all  the 
non-sewered  areas  until  the  completion  of  the  project. 

Administration  and  Management 

During  FY  2009  income  for  various  services  and  permits 
was  collected  for  600  inspections  of  restaurants,  septic 
systems,  swimming  pools,  beaver  complaints,  day  care 
centers,  rental  housing  units,  public  schools,  recreational 
camps,  bathing  beaches,  tanning  facilities,  and  all  retail 
food  stores.  The  Department  also  responded  to  emergen- 
cy inspections,  nuisance  calls  and  complaints. 

Hazardous  Waste  and  Industrial  Wastewater  Program 

Richard  J.  Day,  Director  of  Public  Health,  was  reappoint- 
ed Hazardous  Waste  Coordinator  and  Municipal  Coordi- 
nator to  enforce  the  "Right-To-Know  law  for  Chelmsford. 
The  Board  of  Health/Solid  Waste  held  one  Household 
Hazardous  Waste  Collection  Day  this  year  which  was 
held  on  May  9,  2009.  This  program  has  consistently  col- 
lected significant  volumes  of  hazardous  waste. 

Title  V 

The  Board  or  Health  is  continuing  to  work  on  developing 
programs  to  control  the  effects  of  the  new  Title  V  regula- 
tion on  the  residents  still  on  septic  systems  until  the  100% 
completion  of  the  Town's  Sewer  Project 

West  Nile  Virus  EEE  /Mosquito  Surveillance  Program 

The  Board  of  Health  office  is  the  collection  center  for 
three  towns  in  the  handling  of  dead  birds  for  the  West 


Sue  Rosa,  Public  Health  Nurse  &  Manager  of  Health  Care  Services  is 
in  the  foreground,  explaining  to  her  MANY  eager  volunteers  and  sup- 
porting staff  members  how  to  carry  out  their  duties  for  the  flu  clinic. 
Members  of  the  Upper  Merrimack  Valley  Medical  Reserve  Corps  are 
in  gray  polo  shirts  on  the  right 

Nile  Virus  Surveillance  Program.  The  Department  re- 
ceived several  calls  for  dead  birds  during  mosquito  season 
which  were  referred  to  the  Massachusetts  Department  of 
Public  Health.  The  state  limited  the  type  and  number  of 
birds  collected  this  year  but  increased  the  testing  of  mos- 
quito pools  in  the  area. 

PUBLIC  HEALTH  NURSE  /  MANAGER  OF  HEALTH- 
CARE SERVICES: 

Influenza  and  Pneumonia  Vaccine  Program 

The  Board  of  Health  sponsored  several  flu  clinics  this 
year:  2,180  flu  vaccine  doses  were  administered  at  clinics 
and  45  persons  were  immunized  with  pneumonia  vaccine. 
Pneumonia  vaccine  is  offered  all  year  long  by  calling  the 
Board  of  Health  for  an  appointment. 


Immunization  Program 

Two  hundred-seventy  one  immunizations  were  adminis- 
tered to  adults  and  students  in  compliance  with  the  Mas- 


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Board  of  Health 

sachusetts  Immunization  Laws  and  prophylactically  to 
residents  traveling  to  underdeveloped  countries. 

Hypertension  Screening  Program 

Blood  pressure  screening  for  residents  are  held  the  first 
Thursday  of  every  month  from  9:00  to  12:00  at  the  Board 
of  Health,  Town  Offices.  Five-hundred  seventy-five  resi- 
dents attended  the  screenings  this  year. 

Lead  Paint  Screening  Program 

The  Board  of  Health  offers  lead  paint  testing  for  children 
between  the  ages  of  nine  months  and  six  years.  Resi- 
dents may  call  the  Board  of  Health  at  978-250-5243  and 
make  an  appointment  with  the  nurse.  Nine  children  were 
screened  for  lead  paint. 

Cholesterol  Screening  Program 

The  Public  Health  Nurse  tries  to  offer  cholesterol  screen- 
ings throughout  the  year  at  the  Board  of  Health  office  in 
the  Town  Hall.  Appointments  are  needed  and  a  $15.00 
fee  is  required.  These  screenings  are  advertised  in  the 
local  newspapers,  local  cable  television  and  the  Town  of 
Chelmsford  web  page  at  www.townofchelmsford.us.  A 
total  of  78  screenings  were  done  in  six  clinics  from  Octo- 
ber 2008  through  September  2009. 

Emergency  Preparedness 

There  is  ongoing  recruitment  for  the  Upper  Merrimack 
Valley  Medical  Reserve  Corp,  a  volunteer  organization 
that  is  tapped  into  to  obtain  volunteers  to  help  out  in  a 
disaster  situation.  A  booth  was  set  up  at  the  4th  of  July 
festivities  with  a  72  hour  emergency  kit  raffled  off. 

Promotion  of  72-hour  Emergency  Kits:  Residents  were 
able  to  pre-pay  to  purchase  a  72-hour  emergency  starter 
kit.  Residents  picked  up  the  kit  at  an  educational  session 
held  at  the  Chelmsford  Police  Station.  Information  was 
presented  about  the  supplies  in  the  kit  as  well  as  the  MRC 
(Medical  Reserve  Corp)  and  its  role  in  an  emergency. 
Thirty  kits  were  sold  at  this  event.  A  72-hour  Emergency 
Kit  is  on  display  in  the  Board  of  Health  Office. 

The  Board  of  Health  worked  closely  with  the  American 
Red  Cross  to  fill  out  an  application  and  then  have  the  Red 


Cross  perform  a  site  inspection  of  the  Chelmsford  Senior 
Center  in  order  to  enable  the  Senior  Center  to  be  listed  as 
a  Red  Cross  certified  shelter  for  any  further  needs  we  may 
have. 

Complete  demonstration  and  set  up  of  the  Upper  Mer- 
rimack Valley  Region  3C  Emergency  Shelter  took  place 
in  fiscal  year  2009  in  three  different  locations,  including 
Chelmsford,  for  all  emergency  responders. 

Health  Promotion  and  Education  Programs 

•  A  Pilot  Program  for  Medical  Sharps  waste  drop-off 
was  initiated  for  town  residents. 

Campaign  for  a  Healthy  Heart 

Breast  Cancer  Awareness 

CPR/AED  Certification  for  Town  Employees/  Heart 

Safe  Committee  for  the  Community 

•  Fourth  Of  July  Festivities:  Health  Education  Info 
on  Sun  Safety  and  Diseases  of  Summer  as  well  as 
recruitment  for  the  Medical  Reserve  Corp. 

BOH  Inspection  of  all  Summer  Camps  for  Children 
per  State  requirements. 

•  Wellness  Fair  held  at  CHS  in  March  2009.  Planned 
and  coordinated  with  the  health  curriculum  coordina- 
tor and  librarian  from  CHS.  Administered  28  Adacel 
vaccines  to  employees.  Education  on  stroke  aware- 
ness, summer  diseases,  and  cough  etiquette.  Numer- 
ous vendors  were  present  and  1 200  students  attended 
the  fair. 

Administered  adult  Tdap  and  Pneumonia  vaccines  to 
town  employees 

Nov  2008:  Flu  care  at  Home  Educational  program 
held  at  the  Chelmsford  Senior  Center 
March  2009:  Educational  Program  for  3rd/4th  grade 
CPAL  girls  volleyball  team  on  nutrition  and  exercise. 
Educational  Program  at  Goodrich  Company  on  Lyme 
disease 

CPR  Certification  program  for  14  senior  citizens  held 
at  the  Senior  Center 


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Human  Services 


Council  on  Aging  &  Elder  Services 

Diana  Ryder, 

Human  Services  Director 


The  Human  Services/Elder  Services  Department  provides 
advocacy  and  support  systems  which  empower  older 
adults  to  maintain  independence,  prepare  for  life  changes 
and  improve  their  quality  of  life. 

American  society  is  evolving,  changing  and  realizing  that 
aging  is  a  complicated  process  not  simply  defined  by  a 
number.  Even  the  very  definition  of  "senior"  is  undergo- 
ing analysis  and  change  with  adjectives  such  as  "seasoned 
citizens",  "Geri-Actives"  and  "Rewired"  being  used  with 
greater  frequency  to  describe  older  Americans.  Tomor- 
row's challenges  will  vary  a  great  deal  in  response  to 
the  "Boomers"  expectations  versus  the  expectations  of 
today's  mature  adult..  The  variety  of  Wellness  programs 
and  services  provided  by  the  CO  A  strive  to:  support  frail 
elders  in  their  homes;  case  management  for  older  adults 
to  age  in  place;  provide  information  and  assistance  to 
families  making  life  change  decisions  concerning  elder 
family  members;  provide  some  supportive  services  for 
disabled  of  all  ages;  empowering  consumers;  and,  provide 
preventive  health  programming,  advocacy,  education, 
social,  vocational,  financial,  and  leisure  opportunities  for 
active  adults.  Fostering  a  sense  of  community  and  in- 
volvement through  shared  experiences  guides  the  COA's 
activity. 

Last  year  our  department  provided  over  fifty  programs 
and  services  in  response  to  human  need.  The  following 
statistics  give  some  indication  of  our  efforts  and  commit- 
ment to  service. 

Adult  Supportive  Day  Program 

2,850  client  days/44  participants 


Nutrition  Services 

Congregate  Lunch 
Home  Delivered  Meals 
Off  Site  Meals  Delivered 


20,540  meals 
22,759  meals 
5,529  meals 


Senior  Center  Barbeque:  Representatives  Tom  Golden  &  Cory  Atkins, 
Paul  Cohen,  Clare  Jeannotte,  Helen  Kinnerly,  Pat  Wojtas,  Angle 
Taranto,  Representative  Jim  Arciero 


Health  Benefits  Counseling 
Flu  Clinic  with  Board  of  Health 
Blood  Pressure  Screenings 
Home  visits,  assistance  to  elders 
Transportation 

Respite  Companion  Care 

Tax  &  Fuel  Assistance 


103  serviced 
1642  serviced 
436  screenings 
2 1 2  Casework 
1,477  trips /87 
clients 

82  clients/24,097 
hrs.  of  serv. 
279 


Additional  programs  and  services  include:  monthly 
support  groups  for  Alzheimer's,  care-givers,  grief,  and 
a  weekly  anxiety  support  group  and  widows  group;  a 
monthly  newsletter  to  senior  households  in  Chelmsford 
and  surrounding  communities;  provide  free  medical 
equipment  to  frail  residents;  offered  over  50  recreational 
trips  to  all  areas  of  New  England;  and  offer  healthy 
exercise  programs  such  as  Tai  Chi,  Yoga,  chair  exercise, 
strength  training,  line  dancing,  and  aquacise. 
More  than  1 82  volunteers  provide  critical  services  to  both 
community  residents  and  the  Senior  Center.  They  provid- 
ed 36,382  hours  of  service  to  the  community.  Expressed 
in  paid  equivalent  terms,  volunteer  efforts  are  in  excess 
of  the  local  tax  appropriation  at  $559,919.  We  are  so 


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appreciative  of  all  the  hours  provided  by  these  amazing, 
caring  people. 
Future  Goals 

The  Council  on  Aging,  in  conjunction  with  other  commu- 
nity organizations,  have  been  meeting  to  address  meeting 
the  needs  of  the  coming  generations  of  residents.  How 
to  meet  the  needs  of  a  diverse  group  spanning  40  years  of 
life  is  extremely  challenging.  It  takes  input  and  coopera- 
tion from  the  whole  community. 
We  are  also  beginning  the  long  process  of  having  the 
senior  center  nationally  accredited.  This  too  is  very  chal- 
lenging and  is  being  coordinated  by  volunteers. 

One  other  challenge  in  the  coming  year  will  be  to  main- 
tain the  current  number  of  people  served  in  our  Nutrition 
program.  The  state  and  federal  Title  III  funding  continues 
to  be  cut  each  year  as  overhead,  food  costs  and  transpor- 
tation costs  increase. 

An  additional  challenge  will  be  meeting  the  increasing 
transportation  needs  with  one  driver  and  one  vehicle. 
How  do  we  meet  the  increasing  need  for  transportation  in 
the  current  fiscal  climate? 

The  Council  On  Aging  is  committed  to  continue  to 
strengthen  the  capacity  of  our  department  in  Fiscal  Year 
2010.  In  the  coming  year,  we  will  continue  to  advocate 
for  older  community  adults:  in  the  areas  of  health,  trans- 
portation, taxes  and  affordable  housing;  gather  informa- 
tion from  Chelmsford  seniors  regarding  'what  works  well 
and  what  changes  could  be  made';  and,  continue  assisting 
seniors  and  families  in  providing  services  that  will  assist 
them  "Aging  in  Place"  safely  in  their  homes. 
In  Genuine  Appreciation: 

First  and  foremost,  special  thanks  to  the  Department's 
staff.  They  must  be  recognized  for  their  dedication, 
compassion,  and  professionalism  to  all  participants  of  the 
Center,  the  public,  and  toward  the  many  volunteers. 
It  is  the  members  of  the  Council  on  Aging  who  work 
constantly  with  the  Director  to  bring  about  responsive 
programming  and  quality  services  to  the  residents  of 
Chelmsford.  Council  on  Aging  Members  include:  Chair- 
person, Diana  Boisvert,  Vice  Chair,  Paul  Sweeney,  Clerk 
Ann  Warburton,  Robert  Grippo,  Louise  Myers,  Mary  Jane 
Rainge,  Stella  Apostolos,  Walter  Cinsavich,  Hank  Mc- 
Call  and  Enid  Rocha.  Outgoing  Board  members:  Stella 


Senior  Center  Barbeque.  Background;  Representative  Tom  Golden  and 
Senior  Center  Director  Diana  Ryder 


Apostolos,  Ann  Warburton  and  Robert  Grippo  each  gave 
years  of  dedicated  service  to  the  Council.  We  thank 
them  for  their  dedication  and  support  on  behalf  of  the 
Chelmsford  community.    I  am  most  appreciative  of  the 
assistance  they  have  given  me  and  look  forward  to  their 
assistance  and  new  member's  assistance  in  the  future.  The 
Chelmsford  Human  Services  Department  and  Council 
on  Aging  are  challenged  to  offer  service  and  support  to  a 
rapidly  growing  population.  We  welcome  input  from  the 
community  and  encourage  your  comments,  suggestions  or 
complaints,  as  well  as,  participation.  The  Director  can  be 
reached  at  978-251-0553. 

Respectfully  submitted, 
Diana  Ryder,  Director 
Human  Services/Elder  Services 


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Human  Services 


Veterans '  Services 

Regina  Jackson 
Veterans  'Agent 


The  Chelmsford  Veterans'  Services  Office  provides 
short-term  financial  assistance  to  eligible  veterans  and 
their  families  as  mandated  by  Massachusetts  General  Law 
Chapter  115.  The  Chapter  115  program  is  a  public  as- 
sistance program  run  by  the  State.  We  can  assist  eligible, 
needy  veterans  with  a  monthly  allowable  grant  and  some 
medical  coverage.  The  amount  of  assistance  depends  on 
the  budget  standards  set  by  the  Commonwealth  of  Mas- 
sachusetts Department  of  Veterans'  Service.  The  State 
will  reimburse  Chelmsford  for  75%  of  authorized  benefits 
paid  out. 

In  fiscal  year  2009  Chelmsford  paid  out  $83,520.00  to  15 
veterans  and  6  widows  eligible  for  chapter  115  assistance. 
The  benefit  is  paid  out  on  a  monthly  basis.  The  Town  will 
get  back  $62,640.00  of  that  amount.  This  is  the  maximum 
75%  reimbursement  allowed  by  the  State.  In  FY '09  we 
had  more  veterans  /widows  seeking  assistance  for  longer 
periods  of  time.  The  Chapter  115  program  provides  a  lim- 
ited safety  net  for  veterans  from  the  State  &  Town. 

Federal  VA  benefits  can  have  a  more  significant  impact 
for  the  veteran  and  the  community.  The  number  of  vet- 
erans eligible  for  Federal  VA  benefits  is  always  a  small 
percentage  of  the  total  number  of  veterans  in  the  commu- 
nity. Almost  all  VA  benefits  must  be  applied  for  -  they  are 
not  automatic.  This  office  helps  any  Chelmsford  veteran 
dealing  with  the  VA  claims  process.  The  claims  may  be 
an  initial  filing,  reopen  a  disability  claim  for  increase, 
appeals  on  denied  claims,  hearings  with  the  Regional 
Office  or  hearings  before  the  Board  of  Veterans  Appeals. 
The  VA  periodically  takes  a  'snapshot'  of  the  total  amount 
of  Federal  Veterans  benefits  that  flow  into  a  commu- 
nity. The  latest  figures  are  from  12/2008.  The  amount  of 
Federal  VA  money  that  flows  annually  into  Chelmsford  is 
$3,961,228.00  as  disbursed  to  364  Veterans  and  58  wid 
ows/  surviving  family  members  living  in  Chelmsford. 


Congresswoman  Niki  Tsongas,  Veteran  s  Day  2008 


This  office  also  processes  applications  for  State  Veterans' 
Bonuses  and  Annuities,  the  latest  being  the  'Welcome 
Home  Bonus'.  Also  there  have  been  some  significant 
positive  changes  in  some  of  the  property  tax  exemptions 
effecting  veterans  and  their  surviving  spouses  (specifical- 
ly clause  22D).  Working  with  the  Chelmsford  Assessors 
office  we  are  attempting  to  identify  the  eligible  homeown- 
er taxpayers  in  Chelmsford. 

Our  office  coordinates  the  Chelmsford  Veterans  Day 
Observance,  which  is  always  held  at  Veterans'  Memorial 
Park  on  the  11th  of  November  at  11:00AM  (11/11  at  11). 
All  are  welcome! 

Veterans'  Services  is  located  at  Town  Offices,  50  Billerica 
Road.  The  office  is  open  Monday  through  Friday  9:00AM 
-  5:00PM,  evening  hours  are  also  available.  If  you  are  un- 
able to  visit  the  office,  please  call  and  I  would  be  happy  to 
schedule  a  home  visit.  978-250-5238,  rjackson@townof- 
chelmsford.us. 

Thank  you. 
Regina  B.  Jackson 
Veterans  Agent 


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Human  Services 


Chelmsford  Housing  A  uthority 

David  Hedison,  Director 


The  Chelmsford  Housing  Authority  continues  to  make 
progress  in  meeting  the  needs  of  families,  seniors  and  the 
disabled  in  need  of  affordable  housing.    This  year,  the 
Chelmsford  Housing  Authority  has  been  awarded  88  new 
Section  8  Vouchers  for  non-elderly  disabled  individuals 
and  another  35  for  Veterans  currently  receiving  services 
from  the  Bedford  VA.  We  also  celebrated  the  completion 
of  our  new  development  on  1  and  3  Harding  Street  that 
will  soon  be  home  to  8  disabled  residents.  We  also  cel- 
ebrated the  opening  of  a  new  senior  housing  development 
in  Westford,  MA  for  which  we  serve  as  the  Management 
Agent. 

The  Chelmsford  Housing  Authority  in  collaboration  with 
CHOICE,  Inc,  continues  to  move  forward  in  securing  the 
necessary  funding  to  construct  the  37  new  rental  units  for 
seniors  at  the  North  Village  Campus.  The  Massachusetts 
Institute  for  Social  and  Economic  Research  has  estimated 
that  by  the  year  2010  the  over  60  population  in  Chelms- 
ford will  increase  by  71.6%  while  the  overall  state  projec- 
tion is  only  at  19.1%.  But  even  more  disconcerting  is  the 
fact  that  the  over  80  and  90  population  in  Chelmsford  is 
increasing  exponentially  at  the  rate  of  400%  by  the  year 
2020.  As  a  graying  community,  consideration  needs  to  be 
focused  on  how  Chelmsford  can  most  effectively  meet  the 
housing  and  health  care  needs  of  the  Chelmsford  senior 
population  by  fundamentally  changing  how  services  are 
organized  and  delivered.  We  must  continue  to  seek  new 
partners  to  expand  the  service  models  already  in  existence 
to  allow  Chelmsford  seniors  to  age  in  place. 

Currently,  there  are  over  140  applicants  on  the  waiting  list 
for  senior  housing.  Our  senior  housing  locations  are  lo- 
cated at  McFarlin  Manor  -  10  Wilson  Street,  Chelmsford 
Arms  -  1  Smith  Street,  Delaney  Terrace  -  8  Sheila  Ave 
and  North  Village  -  20  Sheila  Ave.  The  Authority  has 
begun  the  process  of  developing  an  additional  37  units 
of  senior  housing  off  Sheila  Ave  to  complete  our  senior 
campus  and  provide  additional  supportive  services  to  the 


residents.  We  currently  offer  case  management,  adult 
day  health,  beauty  parlors,  clustered  home  care  services, 
meals  programs  and  in  come  locations  24/7  staffing. 

The  Section  8  Program  assists  over  556  families/elderly/ 
disabled  in  the  area  with  rental  assistance  to  live  in  a  pri- 
vate apartment.  We  have  placed  Section  8  Vouchers  into 
The  Kensington,  Princeton  Commons  and  The  Meadows 
to  make  the  rental  units  truly  affordable.  The  waiting 
list  for  one  of  these  units  is  in  excess  of  three  years.  The 
waiting  list  for  Section  8  is  over  7  to  10  years.  We  have 
over  1,200  applicants  that  have  a  local  preference.  We 
continue  to  provide  the  Family  Self  Sufficiency  Program 
and  help  over  30  families  improve  their  education  and 
skills  with  the  hopes  of  moving  them  towards  homeown- 
ership. 

The  Authority  serves  as  the  Management  Agent  to  the 
Town  for  monitoring  the  Affordable  Homeownership 
Units  and  Affordable  Rental  Units  located  in  Chelmsford. 
We  have  had  less  than  1 0  re-sales  over  the  past  year.  We 
continue  to  play  a  significant  role  in  making  sure  any 
proposed  40B  projects  are  truly  affordable  to  the  residents 
of  Chelmsford. 

Members  of  the  staff  include  David  J.  Hedison,  Execu- 
tive Director,  Connie  Donahue,  Deputy  Director,  Kristin 
Roberts,  Finance  Manager  and  twelve  additional  staff 
members.  Regular  meetings  are  held  at  McFarlin  Manor, 
10  Wilson  Street  at  5:00  p.m.,  on  the  first  Monday  each 
month.  The  Annual  Meeting  is  the  first  Monday  in  May. 
All  meetings  are  open  to  the  public.  The  Chelmsford 
Housing  Authority  Board  of  Commissioners  would  like  to 
thank  the  residents  of  Chelmsford  and  Town  Officials  for 
their  continued  support  and  cooperation. 

Chelmsford  Housing  A  uthority 
Board  of  Commissioners 


Gail  Beaudoin 

Chairman 

2012 

Denise  Marcaurelle 

Vice  Chairman 

2010 

Georgi  Mueller 

Treasurer 

2011 

Mary  St.  HilaireAsst. 

Treasurer 

2013 

Michael  Murray 

Governor's  Appt. 

2013 

(pending) 

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Human  Services 


Arts  &  Technology  Education  Fund 


Kirk  Marshall,  Chairman 


The  1 996  Spring  Town  Meeting  approved  an  amendment 
to  their  General  By-Laws  be  adding  Section  13  to  Article 
VII  entitled  Chelmsford  Arts  and  Technology  Education 
Funds  ( ATEF)  through  the  combined  efforts  of  Evelyn 
Thoren  and  George  Ripsom.  The  purpose  of  this  fund  is 
to  provide  supplemental  funding  to  support  local  educa- 
tional initiatives  and  projects.  Thanks  to  your  generosity 
and  support  the  ATEF  has  received  over  $70,000  since  its 
inception  in  November  1996.  The  committee  is  currently 
working  on  investment  strategies  and  researching  other 
financial  resources  in  order  to  create  a  lasting  fund  and 
insure  continued  and  consistent  awards.  The  ATEF  has 
developed  a  website  that  makes  all  our  applications  and 
information  available  at  the  Town  of  Chelmsford  website. 
Chelmsford  is  the  first  town  to  have  a  By-Law  in  place 
that  specifies  the  application  process,  committee  make-up 
and  limitations.  The  Spring  Town  Meeting  2006  approved 
the  first  amendment  to  the  By-Law  by  adding  an  addi- 
tional two  members  to  the  committee.  The  Spring  2009 
Applications  and  copies  of  the  applications  along  with  the 
By-Law  were  distributed  in  January  2009  to  each  school 
through  hard  copy  and  email.  The  committee  received 
completed  applications  by  March  31,  2009.  Teach- 
ers and  School  Councils  apply  for  these  funds.  Project 
Summary  forms  are  required  from  current  and  previous 
awardees  prior  to  consideration  for  any  additional  future 
new  projects.  Awards  were  announced  at  the  Board  of 
Selectmen's  Meeting  in  June  2009.  The  next  applications 
will  be  distributed  in  January  2010  and  the  deadline  for 
the  next  academic  year  is  March  31,  2010.  The  concept 
of  using  tax  check-offs  for  an  alternative  funding  source 
for  education  was  initiated  by  Arlington's  veteran  Town 
Treasurer,  John  Bilafer,  under  a  Home  Rule  Petition  many 
years  ago.  Since  this  was  accepted,  numerous  towns 
in  Massachusetts  have  adopted  the  statute  Chapter  60. 
Chelmsford  became  involved  in  the  process  of  adopting 
Chapter  60  through  the  efforts  of  Anthony  Volpe,  a  past 
member  of  the  Chelmsford  School  Committee.  Chelms- 


ford uses  a  separate  tear-off  sheet  in  the  excise  and  real 
estate  tax  bills  as  the  method  to  elicit  voluntary  contri- 
butions to  enhance  the  education  of  Chelmsford  Public 
School  students.  The  collected  money  does  not  become 
part  of  the  school  budget.  The  Town  Treasurer  disperses 
the  funds  under  the  direction  of  the  ATEF  Committee. 
Information  sheets  are  available  in  the  Town  Offices. 
The  contributions  that  you  give  have  and  will  continue  to 
make  a  difference  in  the  education  of  our  children  . . .  our 
future  taxpayers. 

AWARDS  DISTRIBUTED 
2009  ATEF  GRANT  RECIPIENTS 

BYAM  SCHOOL 

Barbara  Costello  -  Outdoor  Learning  Center,  S600 

Cathy  Day  -  Reading  Comprehension  Texts,  $750 

CENTER  SCHOOL 

Jennifer  Goldstein  -  Listening  to  Reading,  $120 

HIGH  SCHOOL 

Merrie  McIvor  -  Podcasting,  $600 

HARRINGTON 

Colleen  Beaudoin  -  Tech.  to  Improve  Reading,  $738 

PARKER 

Marie  Gleason-Tada  &  Roberta  Barricelli 

Cafetorium  to  Learning  Space,  $750 

SOUTH  ROW 

Kathy  Gaphardt  -  ELMO  Document  Camera,  $575, 

Allison  Lacasse  -  First  Steps  in  Music,  $750 


2009  ATEF  MEMBERS 

Beverly  Barrett,  Secretary 

Glenn  Doherty 

Patricia  Dzuris 

Kirk  Marshall,  Chairman 

George  Ripsom 

Colleen  Stansfield 

Angelo  Taranto 

Evelyn  S.  Thoren 

Dr.  Don  Yeoman,  Superintendent  of  Schools 


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Bicycle  &  Pedestrian  Advisory  Committee 

Thomas  Gazda,  Chairman 


The  Bicycle  and  Pedestrian  Advisory  Committee  was 
formed  to  work  to  improve  bicycling  and  pedestrian 
conditions  in  the  Town  of  Chelmsford.  Its  long-term  goal 
is  to  help  make  Chelmsford  a  bicycle  and  pedestrian 
friendly  community  where  users  of  motorized  and  non- 
motorized  means  of  transportation  can  safely  share  the 
roads  in  town. 

In  it's  first  full  year,  the  Committee  has  successfully 
undertaken  a  number  of  initiatives.  First  and  foremost,  the 
Safe  Routes  to  Schools  Program  was  initiated  in  the  four 
elementary  schools.  This  program,  managed  by  the  Mas- 
sachusetts Executive  Office  of  Transportation,  promotes 
healthy  alternatives  for  children  and  parents  in  their  travel 
to  and  from  school.  It  educates  students,  parents  and  com- 
munity members  on  the  value  of  walking  and  bicycling 
for  travel  to  and  from  school.  Through  this  program,  it 
is  also  possible  to  obtain  grant  funding  for  bicycle  and 
pedestrian  related  initiatives  such  as  signage  purchase  and 
installation  and  crosswalk  and  sidewalk  improvements. 

The  committee  established  a  recommendation  document 
for  bicycle  racks  at  Town,  School  and  commercial  proper- 
ties. The  styles  of  bike  racks  recommended  are  those  that 
are  solid  and  durable,  have  no  protrusions  that  can  cause 
in  injury,  and  enable  secure  fastening  of  the  bicycle.  In 
addition,  the  committee  developed  a  guideline  on  the 
installation  of  bike  racks  to  ensure  that  they  are  placed  in 
appropriate  locations  for  visibility,  security  and  ease  of 
use  as  well  as  making  sure  that  the  mounting  is  perma- 
nent. The  style  and  installation  guidelines  were  provided 
to  Town,  the  Facilities  and  School  Departments  and  the 
Planning  Board  for  consideration  of  adoption  to  ensure 
that  when  racks  are  added  or  properties  are  being  devel- 
oped or  redeveloped,  bicycle  racks  are  incorporated  into 
the  design  plans  as  a  means  to  encourage  non-motorized 
transportation.  And  as  a  result  of  a  BPAC  request,  bicycle 
racks  will  be  installed  in  front  of  Town  Hall. 


The  committee  also  established  its  webpage  on  the  Town 
website  at  http://www.townofchelmsford.us/Bicycle.cfm 
and  which  contains  a  wealth  of  information  and  impor- 
tant links  related  to  bicycle  and  pedestrian  issues,  rules, 
safety  guidelines  and  various  activities.  The  Committee 
also  established  a  monthly  column  Steps  &  Spokes  that 
is  published  in  the  Chelmsford  Independent.  The  column 
highlights  relevant  information  and  recommendations 
related  to  bicycle  and  pedestrian  issues,  including  safety, 
bicycle  maintenance,  appropriate  dressing  for  visibility, 
construction  projects,  and  the  Rail  Trail.  In  addition,  the 
Committee  has  placed  articles  of  interest  in  the  quarterly 
Community  Newsletter  published  by  the  Community 
Education  Department. 

The  committee  also  advocated  for  a  study  of  Vinal  Square 
in  North  Chelmsford  aimed  at  making  it  more  bicycle  and 
pedestrian  friendly.  The  study  to  be  done  by  the  North- 
ern Middlesex  Council  of  Governments  (NMCOG)  will 
commence  in  October  2009  and  will  consider  the  design 
issues  of  this  complex  intersection  as  well  as  bicycle  and 
pedestrian  safety  in  anticipation  of  the  possibility  of  a 
commuter  rail  station  in  the  North  Chelmsford  area. 

The  committee  also  conducted  several  site  walks  in  key 
areas  around  town,  making  recommendations  for  minor 
pedestrian  improvements  to  the  future  Mass  Highway 


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improvement  project  at  the  Parkhurst  Road/Smith  Street 
intersection,  improvements  in  the  Town  Center  including 
signage  realignment  and  possible  crossing  signal  timing 
changes,  and  installation  of  signage  at  crosswalks  at  vari- 
ous locations  to  improve  visibility. 

The  Committee  has  also  been  active  in  contributing  to 
the  revision  of  the  Town's  Master  Plan.  In  particular,  the 
committee  has  made  recommendations  in  areas  such  as 
Land  Use,  Economic  Development,  Transportation,  Facil- 
ities, Infrastructure,  Open  Space  and  Recreation  sections 
of  the  plan.  The  goal  of  the  committee  is  to  be  sure  that 
the  Revised  Master  Plan  for  the  next  10  years  and  beyond 
gives  significant  attention  to  alternative  forms  of  trans- 
portation with  plans  to  promote  non-motorized  modes  of 
transportation.  This  includes  improving  sidewalks  and 
crosswalks,  providing  pedestrian  links  between  commer- 
cial and  residential  properties  and  encouraging  the  village 
concept,  particularly  in  the  town  centers. 

The  committee  also  participated  in  the  grand  opening  of 
the  Bruce  Freeman  Rail  Trail  on  August  29,  2009.  A  table 
with  information  and  a  brochure  about  the  BPAC  was 
made  available  at  this  event.  Members  of  the  committee 
also  participated  in  the  statewide  trail  count  on  Saturday 
September  19,  2009  with  trail  usage  counted  at  the  Maple 
Road  intersection  and  observed  at  other  crossing  locations 
in  the  Town. 


assisting  in  bringing  grant  money  to  the  Town  that  can  be 
used  for  improving  bicycle  and  pedestrian  amenities  and 
safety. 

The  BPAC  thanks  the  Board  of  Selectmen,  Town  Manag- 
er, Town  Engineering  Department,  Department  of  Public 
Works  and  all  town  officials  for  their  continuing  support 
of  this  committee  and  its  efforts. 

Respectfully  submitted, 
Thomas  E.  Gazda,  Chairperson 


2009  BPA  C  MEMBERS 

Thomas  E.  Gazda,  Chairperson 

J.  Michael  Garvin,  Vice  Chairperson 

Randall  Peterman,  Secretary 

Cynthia  McLain 

Michael  Koziel 

Michael  J.  Santos 

Karen  Taylor 

Heather  Blanchette 


For  the  coming  year,  the  Committee  will  be  working  to 
add  the  middle  schools  to  the  Safe  Routes  to  Schools 
program,  development  and  documentation  of  bike  routes, 
examining  the  possibility  of  routing  of  part  of  the  Middle- 
sex Canal  Towpath  trail  along  a  portion  of  the  Rail  Trail 
and  continuing  to  provide  input  to  the  Master  Plan  rewrite 
effort  to  its  completion  in  early  2010.  The  committee  will 
also  to  continue  to  respond  to  resident  concerns  regarding 
bicycle  and  pedestrian  safety  and  monitor  issues  related  to 
the  operation  of  town  roads  and  the  installation  and  main- 
tenance of  sidewalks,  crosswalks,  signage  with  the  goal 
of  enhancing  bicycle  and  pedestrian  safety  in  the  Town. 
The  committee  will  also  be  investigating  opportunities  to 


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Cultural  Council 

Lois  A  Ives  & 
Karen  McHenry, 
Co-  Chairpersons 

The  Chelmsford  Cultural  Council  awards  grant  funds 
annually  to  artists  and  organizations  that  help  build 
and  contribute  to  the  vibrant  cultural  community  in 
Chelmsford.  Our  Council  is  committed  to  funding 
a  cross  section  of  local  artists,  educational  projects, 
and  collaborative  proposals  that  bring  together  art- 
ists, organizations,  and  local  cultural  groups  in  proj- 
ects that  serve  the  residents  of  Chelmsford. 
State  cultural  funding  through  the  MCC  provides 
cultural  funding  for  335  local  cultural  councils  with 
programs  in  all  351  cities  and  towns  in  our  state. 
The  MCC  is  the  only  state  arts  agency  in  the  nation 
that  provides  both  funding  and  local  control  for  all 
its  communities.  The  Council  appreciates  the  sup- 
port it  has  received  from  the  Town  of  Chelmsford 
each  year,  and  submits  this  report  to  provide  a  sum- 
mary of  our  performance  and  activity. 

Grant  Activity 

In  2009,  the  Council  received  $9,300  from  the  MCC, 
to  which  we  added  $700  of  our  own  funds  to  support 
13  grant  applications  with  a  total  of  $10,000. 

In  2009,  Chelmsford  Cultural  Council  allocated 
funding  to  support  the  following  grant  applications: 
Chelmsford  Public  Schools  -  Odaiko  New  England 
Performance 

Chelmsford  Public  Schools  -  Manguito  Performance 
Harrington  Elementary  School  -  Poetry  Writing 
Workshop 

Making  A  Book  -  Creative  Writing  &  Illustration 
Childrens' Workshop  at  the  Chelmsford  Public  Li- 
brary 
Musical  Programs  at  Palm  Manor  Nursing  Home 


Storyteller  Davis  Bates  performing  at  the  MacKay 
Library  during  Winterfest  2009.  Funded  by  the  Chelms- 
ford Friends  of  the  Library  and  the  Chelmsford  Cultural 
Council. 

Chelmsford  Police  Athletic  Association  Free  Out- 
door Movie 

Songs  to  Inspire  Program  at  the  Chelmsford  Senior 
Center 

Celebrating  the  Seasons:  Stories  &  Songs  Perfor- 
mance at  Winterfest 

Ernest  Hemingway  Performance  at  the  Chelmsford 
Public  Library 

The  History  of  Hip  Hop  Music  &  Dance  Workshop 
at  the  Parker  Middle  School 
An  Evening  of  French  Song  at  the  Chelmsford  Pub- 
lic Library 

Lowell  Philharmonic  Orchestra's  Youth  Concerto 
Competition  &  Pops  Concert 
Voices  -  Senior  Writers'  Poetry  &  Prose  Project 

13th  Annual  Chelmsford  Photo  Contest 
In  addition  to  these  culturally  rich  programs,  our 
council  also  organized  and  hosted  its  13th  annual 
Chelmsford  Photography  Contest  held  on  the  first 


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weekend  of  February,  during  WinterFest.  The 
contest  exhibit,  which  was  held  at  the  Chelmsford 
Senior  Center,  drew  hundreds  of  visitors  to  see  the 
creative  works  of  our  town's  talented  residents. 

Entries  spanned  all  subjects  and  locations  spanned 
the  globe.  Ribbons  and  cash  were  awarded  for 
Professional,  Amateur,  Student,  and  People's  Choice 
Categories.  The  winning  photographs  from  each 
category  were  displayed  at  the  Chelmsford  Public 
Library. 

The  Chelmsford  Cultural  Council  ventures  online: 
The  Council  continues  to  maintain  a  website  to  help 
keep  residents  informed  about  programs,  the  grant 
cycle,  and  more. 

Website:  www.chelmsfordculturalcouncil.com 

Fourth  of  July  Band  &  "Chelmsford  Idol"  Sponsor- 
ships 

In  an  effort  to  support  Chelmsford's  2009  Fourth  of 
July  festivities,  the  Council  elected  to  sponsor  the 
prize  for  the  national  anthem  "Chelmsford  Idol" 
competition  and  the  Chelmsford  Friends  of  Music 
Band's  participation  in  the  town  parade.  The  funds 
used  for  the  band  sponsorship  will  provide  further 
benefit  for  the  town,  through  the  Friends  of  Music's 
community  programs. 


Recruiting  and  current  members: 
The  Council  successfully  recruited  4  new  members 
this  summer  to  help  keep  our  increasing  activities 
running  smoothly.  During  our  August  meeting,  new 
members  wasted  no  time  in  volunteering  to  help  with 
leadership  roles  (see  list  below).  As  with  the  prior 
year,  we  decided  to  involve  2  members  with  the  Co- 
Chair  role  in  order  to  spread  responsibility  and  plan 
for  the  inevitable  unavailability  of  a  Council  member 
at  a  meeting. 

Karen  McHenry  (stepping  down  as  Co-Chair 

and  leaving  the  Council  in  September) 
Lois  Alves        (stepping  down  as  Co-Chair) 
Renaldo  Aristud* 
Elizabeth  Broderick* 

Kathy  Cryan-Hicks      (Co-Chair,  Display  Case  Co- 
ordinator) 

Joshua  Kidder  (Treasurer) 

Jay  Lee  (Co-Chair) 

Bruce  Magnuson* 
Lisbeth  Peterson*  (Secretary) 
Linda- Jean  Smith        (Grant  Administrator) 
(*  new  member,  Summer  2009) 


Sincerely, 

Lois  Alves  &  Karen  McHenry 
Chelmsford  Cultural  Council 


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Human  Services 


Parade  Committee 


Lynn  Marcella  &  Jeff  Hardy, 
Co-Chairmen 


The  Chelmsford  Parade  Committee,  Inc.  recently 
coordinated  their  third  4th  of  July  Parade  for  the 
Town  of  Chelmsford,  and  it  was  a  beautiful,  fun  and 
successful  day!  Co-chairs,  Jeff  Hardy  and  Brian 
Reidy,  along  with  committee  members:  Jim  Cullen, 
Mark  Duffy,  Hank  Hamelin,  Doug  Hausler,  Clare 
Jeannotte,  Kathy  Kelley,  Lynn  Marcella,  and  Rick 
Romano  along  with  liaisons  Town  Manager  Paul 
Cohen  and  Selectman  Bill  Dalton  started  work  on 
the  parade  last  September!  Again  this  year  we  had 
cash  raffle  with  prizes  of  $1,000;  $500;  and  5  -  $100 
prizes  and  again  this  year  the  support  from  the  com- 
munity was  phenomenal  with  thousands  of  tickets 
returned!  We  also  had  a  Sports  Extravaganza  Raffle 
in  which  the  winner  got:  2  -  Red  Sox  tickets;  2  - 
Boston  Bruins  tickets;  2  -  Boston  Celtics  tickets;  2 
-  New  England  Patriots  tickets  and  2  -  New  England 
Revolution  tickets!  The  Parade  Marshal  this  year 
was  Bill  Dalton  who,  in  addition  to  being  very  ac- 
tive in  our  community,  had  just  retired  after  having 
served  15  years  on  the  Board  of  Selectmen.  Bill  is 
a  retired  Chelmsford  firefighter  after  more  than  25 
years  of  service,  a  past  president  of  the  Firefighters 
Union,  a  Vietnam  Veteran  and  a  member  of  the  U.S. 
Marine  Corps.  He  has  participated  in  Town  Meet- 
ing since  1981.  He  has  been  involved  in  many  other 
community  activities,  too  numerous  to  mention! 
Congratulations,  Bill!  The  Chelmsford  Business 
Association  float  this  year  was  a  flatbed  truck  deco- 
rated with  flags  and  bunting  carrying  our  own  Parade 
Co-Chair  Jeff  Hardy  and  his  band  "Joe's  Attic"! 
The  band  sounded  great  in  the  parade  and  played  a 
couple  of  numbers  after  the  parade  before  we  had  the 
raffles.    New  to  the  parade  this  year  was  the  Shriners 
Fire  Brigade  and  Chelmsford's  own  Rick  Larrimore 


■  J 


2009  Chelmsford  Stars  Come  4th  Contest  Winners :  from  left 
to  right;  First  place  winner,  Rob  Woodin,  Fourth  runner  up, 
Nadya  Lisciotto,  Second  runner  up,  Gabriel  la  Huggler,  Third 
runner  up,  Danielle  Sultan 


who  does  a  terrific  Rod  Stewart  Impersonation.  This 
was  in  addition  to  22  floats,  1 8  bands  and  numerous 
marching  and  walking  groups!  This  year  we  held  a 
Chelmsford  Idol  contest,  "Chelmsford  Stars  Come 
4th"  at  the  Performing  Arts  Center  at  Chelmsford 
High  School,  to  determine  who  would  sing  during 
the  activities  on  the  3rd  and  4th  of  July.  Congratu- 
lations to  the  winners  in  the  four  age  categories: 
Adult:  Rob  Woodin;  High  School:  Danielle  Sultan; 
Middle  School:  Gabriella  Huggler  and  Elementary: 
Nadya  Lisciotto.  We  were  amazed  at  the  talent  in 
our  town!  Hopefully  this  will  become  an  annual 
event!  Thanks  to  Marian  Currier,  Tricia  Dzuris  and 
Jeanne  Parziale  at  the  Town  Manager's  office  for 
coordinating  this  event!  Thanks  to  the  following 
for  sponsoring  bands  in  this  year's  parade:  Bruce 
Cumming  Landscaping,  Inc.;  Chelmsford  Business 
Association,  Chelmsford  Cultural  Council;  Enter- 
prise Bank  &  Trust;  Harrington  Wine  &  Liquors; 
Jay  Colangelo  Insurance  Agency;  Harold  and  Dottie 


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Kecy;  Lampert,  Hausler  and  Rodman,  P.C.;  and 
PrideSTAR  EMS/Palm  Manor-Genesis  Health  Care; 
Triangle  Servicenter;  Trinity  EMS.  Thanks  to  the 
following  for  purchasing  the  banners  that  are  hung 
on  the  light  poles  in  Chelmsford  Center:  ABC  - 
Automated  Business  Controls;  Alpha  Tae  Kwon  Do 
Academy;  Chelmsford  Dental,  LLC;  Bill  &  Linda 
Dalton;  Emanouil  Family;  Glenview  Pub  &  Grill; 
Comcast;  Sal's  Just  Pizza;  Drs.'  Gilchrist  &  Sevigny; 
Gilet  Bros.,  Inc.;  The  Green  Lawn  Company;  The 
Kydd  Family;  MTC  &  Baraldi  Builders;  Michael  & 
Joanne  Sargent;  John  &  Elaine  Thibault;  and  Work- 
ers' Credit  Union.  Special  thanks  also  to  the  Greater 
Lowell  Chamber  of  Commerce  for  their  sponsorship! 
Thanks  to  the  following  volunteers  who  helped  at  the 
start  of  the  parade,  carried  banners,  drove  our  float 
trucks  and  judged  the  float  contest:  Chris  Atwood, 
Gordon  Atwood,  Andrew  Baker,  Lisa  Baker,  Amber 
Bursey,  Renee  Comeau,  Michelle  Debisz,  Brittney 
Decicco,  Kevin  Deschene,  Doug  Drake,  Jared  Drake, 
Fred  Gallagher,  Thomas  Glaeser,  Janet  Granada,  Lori 
Hardy,  Rob  Hardy,  Cara  Johnson,  Shirley  Kimball, 
Buzz  Lessard,  Joan  Lessard,  Chuck  Marcella,  Jan 
McTeague,  Charlene  Parlee,  Tom  Pitera,  Austin  Pol- 
ce,  Nestor  Polce,  Frederick  Purtell,  Santiago  Rios, 
Annmarie  Roark,  Louise  Tremblay,  Zach  Trznadel, 
Betty  Twonbly,  Chris  Walsh,  Arlene  Wood,  Patrick 
Wood,  and  Eric  Wrobel. . .  hope  we  didn't  miss 
anyone,  thanks  so  very  much! !   Special  thanks  to 
John  Harrington  and  the  staff  at  Harrington  Wine  and 
Liquors  for  all  they  do  to  help  make  this  parade  one 
of  the  best  in  Massachusetts!  Most  important  thanks 
to  the  residents  of  Chelmsford  and  the  surrounding 
communities  who  purchased  raffle  tickets  and  came 
to  the  parade!  We  have  all  been  appointed  again  and 
are  already  planning  for  2010!  We  hope  you  enjoyed 
the  day  as  much  as  we  did! ! 

Thank  you  to  everyone  for  your  support!  Jeff  Hardy, 
Lynn  Marcella,  Brian  Reidy 


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Public  Library 

Becky  Legros  Herrmann, 
Library  Director 


Fiscal  2009  was  a  tumultuous  year  for  the  Chelmsford 
Public  Library.  In  times  of  economic  difficulty,  people 
turn  to  their  libraries.  Balancing  budgetary  cuts  with 
increasing  library  use  proved  challenging.  In  the  face  of 
reduced  hours  and  staffing  and  cuts  to  the  book  budget 
and  operating  costs,  patrons  expressed  concern  and  were 
vocal  with  their  appreciation  of  all  the  library  had  to  of- 
fer. Enthusiasm  for  the  library  was  highlighted  when  the 
Friends  of  the  Library  group  spearheaded  a  letter  writing 
campaign. 

Close  to  2000  letters  and  e-mails  were  sent  to  the  town 
administration  asking  for  library  funds  to  be  restored  so 
that  the  town  could  receive  its  share  of  library  state  aid 
and  preserve  inter-library  loan  services.  A  special  thank 
you  goes  out  to  all  library  users  who  voiced  their  support. 
We  are  especially  grateful  to  the  Friends  of  the  Library 
for  their  continued  financial  support.  The  book  sale  nets 
approximately  $30,000  each  year  and  the  Friends  fund 
virtually  all  of  our  library  programs.  The  Friends  also 
funded  the  meeting  room  multimedia  projector  and  sound 
system  with  paging  capabilities  in  FY09.  With  the  reces- 
sion this  past  year,  we  have  had  more  townspeople  com- 
ing to  the  library  for  free  programs  -  performances/talks, 
music  and  crafts.  Support  from  the  Friends  enables  us  to 
continue  these  programs  while  budgets  are  cut. 

Despite  these  budget  limitations,  our  year  was  well- 
spent  working  on  improving  the  library  and  its  services. 
More  than  800  programs  were  offered  over  the  course  of 
the  year  beginning  with  our  Worldwide  Wednesday  con- 
cert series  at  MacKay  that  featured  everything  from  Ger- 
man polka  bands  to  Mexican  Mariachi  music  and  French 
torch  singers.  Our  art  and  music  receptions  continued  to 
be  very  successful  with  Paula  Lerner's  striking  "Afghan 
Women"  photography  exhibit  and  George  Chen's  brush 
painting  being  particularly  popular.  We  collaborated  with 
area  non-profits  to  offer  programs  on  resumes  and  job 
interviews,  how  to  maintain  your  brain  and  genealogy 


searching.  We  also  continued  to  work  on  a  town-wide 
collaborative  History  Project  to  locate  and  index  histori- 
cal records  in  town,  to  make  Chelmsford  history  easier  to 
research. 

Our  poetry  slam  was  well-attended  as  usual  and  an 
author  series  that  featured  five  different  authors  includ- 
ing Steve  Almond,  of  "Candyfreak"  fame  brought  in 
diverse  groups  of  people.  Our  traditional  activities  ~ 
book  groups,  pre-school  story  hours  -  (offered  9  times 
a  week!),  puppet  shows,  storytelling  and  conversation 
circles  continue  to  be  busy.  Additional  services  now  being 
offered  include  a  public  fax  machine,  color  printing,  and 
downloadable  audiobooks  with  a  new  format  that  works 
with  ipods. 

Our  third  One  Book  program  featured  "Three  Cups  of 
Tea"  by  Greg  Mortenson.  We  kicked  off  Winterfest  with 
a  community  social  that  featured  central  Asian-inspired 
foods  and  desserts  from  local  restaurants  and  a  wine 
tasting  by  Harrington  Wine  and  Liquor.  Close  to  300 
people  attended  but  that  number  was  miniscule  compared 
to  the  1000  people  who  came  to  hear  Mortenson  speak 
at  Chelmsford  High's  Performing  Arts  Center.  It  was  a 


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Public  Library 


wonderful  way  to  kick  off  the  One  Book  program  and  it 
inspired  a  long-term  interest  in  the  book  and  its  humani- 
tarian themes. 

A  new  "Clean  and  Green"  series  had  great  attendance 
this  year.  It  is  an  ongoing  collaborative  effort  with  the 
town's  recycling  department  and  Chelmsford  CAN  ~  a 
chapter  of  MCAN  -Mass  Climate  Action  Network.  We 
featured  talks  on  energy  efficiency,  composting,  water  and 
energy  efficiency,  recycling  and  "green"  investing. 
In  addition  to  our  "green"  programming,  in  FY09  we 
worked  to  increase  our  energy  efficiency  in  the  building 
itself.  An  evaluation  of  the  lighting,  switches  and  H VAC 
settings  was  performed  and  we  worked  with  the  town  on  a 
grant  to  install  solar  panels  in  FY  10.  We  were  applauded 
for  our  efforts  with  a  Green  Initiative  award  from  the 
town. 

The  Chelmsford  Public  Library  was  also  recognized 
by  EBSCO  Publishing  with  the  Library  Customer  Success 
Award.  EBSCO  serves  many  libraries  across  the  country, 
and  has  been  compiling  stories  of  libraries  performing  an 
outstanding  role  in  the  field.  In  this  case,  Chelmsford  won 
the  award  for  Library  Advocacy,  for  sharing  a  Library 
Use  Value  Calculator  with  other  libraries.  The  calcula- 
tor is  a  tool  that  easily  lets  library  patrons  calculate  the 
value  of  their  library  use  -  in  other  words,  how  much 
they  would  have  to  pay  retail  for  the  services  they  enjoy 
through  the  library.  Check  it  out  on  our  website  at  http:// 
www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/library_info/calculator.html 

Rob  Maier  at  the  Board  of  Library  Commissioners 
also  lauded  us  for  a  library  documentary  that  was  filmed 
in  FY09.  The  library  collaborated  with  Fred  Barzyck 
from  PBS  to  develop  an  informational  film  about  the 
library.  We  worked  with  staff,  volunteers  and  Chelms- 
ford Telemedia  to  produce  a  1  hour  piece  that  highlights 
programs  and  services  at  the  library  -  you  can  check  out  a 
copy  of  the  film  at  the  library  or  purchase  a  copy  of  your 
own.  You  can  view  interviews  with  staff,  see  a  sampling 
of  a  few  of  our  library  performers  and  you  can  even 
watch  children's  specialist  Bonnie  Rankin  kiss  a  pig! 

We  received  several  grants  in  FY09  -  one  for  the  chil- 
dren's department  as  part  of  a  National  Science  Founda- 
tion pilot  program  focused  on  math.  We  participated  by 
including  math  activities  into  daily  activities  like  story- 
times,  crafts  and  on  our  bulletin  boards.  Another  grant 


we  received  enabled  us  to  update  our  reader's  advisory 
resources  and  programs.  It  is  particularly  targeted  at  baby 
boomers  and  will  continue  through  FY  10. 

FY09  was  a  year  of  staff  changes  as  we  welcomed  new 
staffer  —  Youth  Services/Teen  Specialist  Patricia  Horan  in 
--  but  lost  seasoned  staffers  Assistant  Director,  Christo- 
pher Kupec  (off  to  a  job  in  Great  Britain),  Teen  Services 
Librarian,  Roberta  Barricelli  (off  to  work  for  the  Chelms- 
ford Public  Schools)  and  ILL  Specialist  Linda  Webb  (re- 
tiring after  47!  years  of  meritorious  service  to  the  town.) 
Due  to  budget  cuts  we  were  also  saddened  to  lay-off 
several  staffers  at  both  the  main  library  and  MacKay.  This 
year,  with  all  the  budget  cuts,  we  were  especially  grateful 
for  the  236  volunteers  who  worked  5,484  hours  for  us  - 
doing  everything  from  running  the  book  sale  to  helping 
with  programs  to  delivering  books  to  nursing  homes.  The 
myriad  ways  that  volunteers  support  the  library  are  too 
many  to  list.  A  warm  thank  you  goes  out  to  all  of  you! 

From  July  2008  to  June  2009,  your  public  library... 

Checked  in  and  out  603, 1 78  books,  DVDs  and  other 
items. 

•  Lent  and  borrowed  150,261  items  through  Interlibrary 
Loan  (ILL) 

•  Gave  out  1450  new  library  cards 
Welcomed  213,422  visitors 
Answered  20,826  reference  questions 

And  we  were  the  busiest  library  in  the  Merrimack  Valley 
Consortium! 


FY  2009  ANNUAL  REPORT 


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Credits 


Cover: 

Many  thanks  to  all  the  residents 
that  submitted  photographs  of  the 
December  2008  ice  storm.  The 
photograph  on  the  cover  was  taken 
by  Wes  Dull  of  Locke  Road. 

The  Town  Manager's  Office 
is  seeking  photographs  of  any 
events  or  places  around  Town. 
If  you  would  like  any  of  your 
photographs  to  be  considered  for 
future  Annula  Town  Reports  or 
featured  on  the  Town  of  Chelms- 
ford website,  please  email  them  to 
tdzuris@townofchelmsford.us. 

Ice  Storm  Photos: 

Jennifer  Almeida,  Field  Street 
Austin  Barry,  Prescott  Drive 
Fred  Merriam,  Lovett  Lane 
Katie  LaRochelle,  Thomas  Drive 
Dave  LeBlanc,  Monview  Road 

Other  Photographs: 

Joanne  Maynard,  Conestoga  Road 
Fred  Merriam,  Lovett  Lane 
Merrimack  Valley  Medical 
Reserve  Corp. 
Chelmsford  Public  Library 

Chelmsford  Independent 
www.wickedlocal.com/chelmsford 

Bob  Joyce, 
Chelmsfordmassnews.com 

Phil  Stanway, 
thechelmsfordian.com 


Town  of  Chelmsford  Website: 

www.townofchelmsford.us 

Town  Related  Links. 

Chelmsford  Public  Schools 
www.chelmsford.kl2.ma.us/ 

Nashoba  Tech  High  School 
www.nashobatech.mec.edu/ 

Chelmsford  Public  Library 
www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/ 

Chelmsford  Telemedia 
www.chelmsfordtv.org/ 

Chelmsford  Community  Calendar 
calendar.chelmsfordtv.org/ 

Open  Space  Stewarship 
www.thechelmsfordian.com/ 

Chelmsford  Parade  Committee 
www.chelmsfordparade.com/ 

Merrimack  Valley  Medical 
Reserve  Corp. 
www.merrimackvalleymrc.org/ 


Special  Thanks  to: 


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TOWN  DIRECTORY 


Town  Departments  &  Services 

Accounting 250-5215 

Animal  Control 256-0754 

Assessors 250-5220 

Appeals,  Board  of 250-5231 

Auditor 250-5215 

Building  Inspector 250-5225 

Cemeteries 250-5245 

Clerk,  Town 250-5205 

Community  Development 250-5231 

Community  Education 251-5151 

Conservation  Commission 250-5248 

Council  on  Aging  /  Senior  Center 251-0533 

Emergencies  (Police,  Fire,  EMS) 9-1-1 

Engineers,  Public  Works 250-5228 

Fire  Department 250-5265 

Fire  Prevention 251-4288 

Gas  Inspector 250-5225 

Health  Department 250-5241 

Highway  Division,  Public  Works 250-5270 

Housing  Authority,  Chelmsford 256-7425 

Libraries:     Adams  (Main) 256-5521 

McKay 251-3212 

Municipal  Facilities 244-3379 

Permits,  Building 250-5225 

Personnel 250-5288 

Planning  Board 250-5231 

Plumbing  Inspector 250-5225 

Police  Department 256-2521 

Public  Buildings 244-3379 

Public  Works 250-5228 

Purchasing 250-5289 

Recycling  &  Solid  Waste 250-5203 

Schools,  Chelmsford  Public 251-5100 

Selectmen,  Board  of 250-5201 

Senior  Center 251-0533 

Sewer  Commission 250-5233 

Sewer  Operations 250-5297 

Solid  Waste/Recycling 250-5203 

Tax  Collector/Treasurer 250-5210 

Town  Clerk  &  Registrars 250-5205 

Town  Engineer 250-5228 

Town  Manager 250-5201 

Treasurer/Tax  Collector 250-5210 

Veterans' Agent 250-5238 

Voter  Registration 250-5205 


Utilities  &  Other  Useful  Numbers 

Cable  Access/Telemedia (978)251-5143 

Cable  Television/Comcast 888-663-4266 

Chelmsford  Water  Districts 

Center  District 978-256-2381 

East  District 978-453-0121 

North  District  978-251-3931 

Citizen  Information  (State) 800-392-6090 

Chelmsford  Country  Club 978-256-1818 

Chelmsford  Forum  Rink 978-670-3700 

Fuel  Assistance  (CTI) 877-451-1082 

National  Grid  (Gas) 800-548-8000 

National  Grid  (Electric) 800-322-3223 

Trinity  EMS,  Inc 978-441-9999 

Post  Office  (Center) 978-256-2670 

Post  Office  (North) 978-251-3146 

Registry  of  Motor  Vehicles 800-858-3926 

Russell  Disposal 888-870-8882 

Verizon  (Telephone,  Internet) 800-870-9999 

Federal  and  State  Officials 

U.S.  Sen.  John  Kerry 617-223-2724 

U.S.  Sen.  Edward  M.  Kennedy 617-223-2826 

U.S.  Congress  Niki  Tsongas 978-459-0101 

State  Senator  Susan  Fargo 617-722-1572 

State  Representatives: 

Rep.  Cory  Akins 617-722-2013 

(Precincts  1,9) 

Rep.  Thomas  A.  Golden  Jr 617-722-2410 

(Precincts  2,  6,  8) 

Rep.  James  Arciero 617-722-2575 

(Precincts  3,  5,  7) 

Rep.  David  Nangle 617-722-2020 

(Precinct  4) 


Websites: 

Town  of  Chelmsford  Official  Website: 
www.townofchelmsford.us 

Massachusetts  State  Government: 
www.mass.gov 

United  States  Government: 
www.firstgov.gov 


Town  of  Chelmsford 
50  billerica  road 
Chelmsford,  MA  01824 

PHONE:  (978)  250-5201 
FAX:  (978)  250-5252 

WWW.TOWNOFCHELMSFORD.US 


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