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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
of the FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
of the
TOWN OF COHASSET
Reports of the School Committee
and the
Reports of Other Town Officers
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
December 31, 2008
Paul Pratt Memorial Library
35 Ripley Road
Cohasset, MA 02025
TOWN OF COHASSET
Incorporated 1770
Population January 2008 — 7,617
President of the United States of America
George W. Bush
Massachusetts Senators
Edward M. Kennedy
John F. Kerry
Tenth Congressional District
Representative William D. Delahunt
Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District
Senator Robert L. Hedlund
Third Plymouth Representational District
Representative Garrett Bradley
Annual Town Meeting
Date Set by Board of Selectmen
Election of Officers
Within 35 days of the Annual Town Meeting
m
• -2009
IN MEMORIAM
Betty Lou Pearce - February 15, 2008
Election Worker
Ariene E. Orr - March 5, 2008
Assistant Treasurer
Janet L Figueiredo - March 16, 2008
School Bus Driver
Helen W. King - March 21, 2008
Election Worker
Katherine F. Stanton - May 3, 2008
School Committee
Council on Elder Affairs
Library Volunteer
Volunteer for Joseph Osgood School
Jean J. Thompson - June 3, 2008
School Nurse
Council on Elder Affairs
Election Worker
William T. Litchfield - August 22, 2008
Firefighter
Frank Allan MacDonald - September 8, 2008
School Teacher
Recycling Committee
Mary Jane McArthur - September 21, 2008
School Teacher
Selectmen
Advisory Committee
Conservation Commission
Historical Commission
Cohasset Historical Society
Government Island Study Committee
Director - Cohasset Bicentennial
Peter C. Murray - October 14, 2008
School Teacher
ELECTED OFFICIALS - TOWN OF COHASSET
BOARD OF SELECTMEN - 3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES
Edwin G. Carr 2009
Ralph Dormitzer 2010
Paul E. Carlson 2010
Frederick Koed 2011
Karen M. Quigley 2011
MODERATOR - 3 YEAR TERM
Daniel S. Evans 2011
TOWN CLERK - 3 YEAR TERM
Marion L. Douglas 2011
ASSESSOR - 3 YEAR TERM
Michael C. Patrolia 2009
Elsa Miller 2010
Mary E. Granville 2011
SCHOOL COMMITTEE - 3 YEAR TERM
Richard F. Flynn 2009
Steven R. Fusco 2010
Lucia Flibotte 2010
Adrienne MacCarthy 2010
Alfred Slanetz 2011
TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY - 3 YEAR TERM
Agnes McCann 2009
Patience G. Towie 2009
Elizabeth B. Baker 2009
Sarah R. Pease 2010
Barbara Power 2010
Stacey V. Weaver 2010
Sheila Evans 2011
Rodney M. Hobson 2011
Marylou Lawrence 2011
BOARD OF HEALTH - 3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES
Margaret S. Chapman 2009
Stephen N. Bobo 2010
Robin M. Lawrence 2011
COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY - 5 YEAR TERM
Helen C. Nothnagle (appointed by Governor)
Ann Barrett 2009
Christopher M.Allen 2010
Susan L Sardina 2011
Ralph Perroncello 2012
PLANNING BOARD - 5 YEAR TERM
Michael R. Westcott 2009
Stuart W. Ivimey 2010
Clark H. Brewer 2011
Alfred S. Moore 2012
Charles A. Samuelson 2013
RECREATION COMMISSION- 5 YEAR TERM
Anthony J. Carbone 2009
Abigail Alves 2010
Lisa L. Lojacono 2011
Lillian Murray Curley 2012
James Richardson 2012
Daniel J. Martin, Sr. 2012
Roseanne M. McMorris 2013
SEWER COMMISSIONERS - 3 YEAR TERM
John W. Beck 2009
Sean Cunning 2010
Wayne Sawchuk 2011
WATER COMMISSIONERS - 3 YEAR TERM
John McNabb 2009
Nathaniel Palmer 2010
Glenn A. Pratt 2011
TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Town Manager/Chief Procurement Officer
William Griffin
Town Counsel
Paul R. DeRensis
TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER
ADA Coordinator
Robert M. Egan 2011
Animal Control Officer
Paul Murphy 2011
Assessor/Appraiser
Mary E. Quill
Building Inspector/Zoning Officer
Robert M. Egan 2011
Constable
Maria Plante 2009
D.P.W. Superintendent
Carl A. Sestito
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
J. Michael Buckley, Jr.
Elder Affairs Director
Linda A. Elworthy
Fire Chief
Robert D. Silvia
Fire Department under Civil Service
Randy Belanger
PaulT. Bilodeau
Daniel J. Cunningham
James F. Curley
John J. Dockray
Kevin D. Donovan
Kevin J. Durette
James E. Fiori
Robert F. Forde
John W. Haley
James E. Hall
John M. Hernan
Jonathan M. Hickey
Frances X. Mahoney, Jr.
Robert R. Martin II
Laura C. Morrison
Robert A. Nadeau
Joseph M. Pergola
Robert F. Protulis
Randall W. Rosano
James P. Runey
Daniel N. Smith
MarkH.Trask
Eric Wenzlow
Firefighter/EMT-P
Captain/EMT-B
FirefighterEMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-B
Lieutenant/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Captain/EMT-B
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Firefighter/EMT-P
Lieutenant/EMT-B
Firefighter/EMT-B
Captain
Firefighter/EMT-P
Captain
Lieutenant/EMT-B
(Retired 6/30/08)
(Appointed 5/19/08)
(Appointed 9/15/08)
(Retired 7/1/08)
Call Firefighters
Kathleen Adams
William Brooke
John MacNeill
Jordan MacNeill
Steven Maynard
Thomas McKay
Joseph Migliaccio
Bruce Pratt
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Forest Warden
Robert D. Silvia
Harbormaster
Lorren S. Gibbons
Shellfish Deputy
Paul L. Pattison, (Constable)
Chief of Police
James M. Hussey
Lieutenants of Police under Civil Service
Gregory J. Lennon
William P. Quigley
Sergeants of Police under Civil Service
David C. Cogill (Retired Dec. 31, 2008)
John C. Conte
Shellee L Peters (Retired July 2008)
Jefferey R. Treanor (Promoted Oct. 2008)
Patrolmen under Civil Service
Edward P. Bagley (Transferred to Quincy July 2008)
Garrett A. Hunt
Patrick Kenney
Lisa M. Matos
James P. McLean
Brian M. Peebles (Part-Time Permanent Intermittent)
Patrick W. Reardon (Appointed April 2008)
John H. Small
Regen E. Steverman
Christy J. Tarantino
Daniel Williams (Appointed July 2008)
Paul M. Wilson
Francis P. Yannuzzi, Jr.
Plumbing and Gas inspector
Recreation Director
John M. Worley 2008 (Retired 4/30/08)
JamesE. Carroll, Jr. 2011
Sealer of Weiglits and Measures 2009
Robert M. Egan
Town Archivist
David H. Wadsworth 2009
Treasurer-Collector
Linda Litchfield
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BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES
APPOINTED by the BOARD of SELECTMEN
Cable Advisory Committee
Paul Carlson 2009
Patricia Martin 2009
James Morrison 2009
Michael Zotos 2009
Call Firefighters Committee
Bruce W. Pratt
Robert D. Silvia
Ian R. Fitzpatrick
Richard Bonanno
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission
Gail Parks (District Resident) 2009
Janice Crowley (Realtor) 2009
Sarah H. Gomez, (District Resident) 2010
Victor Lanzillotti 2010
Virginia Norman (Historical Society Rep) 2010
Can Tiryaki 2010
William A. Hurley (District Resident). 2011
Peter J. Wood 2011
Cohasset Cultural Council
Diane Kennedy 2009
D. AlexAdkins 2009
Betts H. Murray 2009
Selene Carlo-Eymer 2010
Sarah Torrey 2010
Community Preservation Committee
Alfred Moore, Planning Board
James G. Dedes, Conservation Committee
Vacant, Open Space
Ralph Dormitzer, Selectmen
Helen Nothnagle, Senior Housing
Sarah E. Charron 2009
Margaret Charles 2011
Stuart Ivimey 2011
Jeffrey Waal 2011
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Conservation Commission
David H. Farrag
Edward Graham
Veneta Roebuck
Douglas Wilson
Sarah E. Charron
Deborah S. Cook
Richard M. Karoff
Jonathan R. Creighton (associate member)
Richard Perkinson (associate member)
2009
2010
2010
2010
2011
2011
2011
2009
2009
Economic Development Committee
Michael R. Milanoski
Timothy J. O'Brien
Timothy Chamberlain
Alain Pinel
Peter L. Brown
Darilynn Evans
2009
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
Elder Affairs, Council On
Marjorie Murphy
Joseph Nedrow
John W. Campbell
Anna A. Abbruzzese
Nancy Barrett
James F. Kearney
Edward T. Mulvey
Karen Oronte
June Hubbard
Dolores A. Roy
2009
2009
2009
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2011
2011
(resigned 5/14/08)
Emergency Management
Arthur H. Lehr, Director
Glenn A. Pratt, Deputy Director
Fence Viewers
Kearin A. Dunn
Glenn A. Pratt
2011
2011
Government Island Advisorv Committee
Constance M. Afshar
Hamilton T. Tewksbury
2009
2011
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Growth and Development Task Force
Clark H. Brewer N/A
Richard W. Swanborg, Jr. N/A
Michael R. Westcott N/A
Harbor Committee
Lorren S. Gibbons, (ex-officio)
John F. Bertolami 2009
Adam Donovan, (Commercial Fisherman) 2009
Gail Parks 2009
Charles Peterson 2009
Mark Rattenbury 2009
Harald Gundersen (Yacht Club Designee) 2010
Lillian Murray Curley (Recreation Designee) 2010
Peter J. Wood 2010
Harbor Health Committee
Noel Collins
Christopher Evans
Paul Figueirdo
Paul Pattison
Karen Quigiey
Harbormaster - Assistant
Robert A. Johnson 2009
Ryan MacDonald 2009
Thomas J. O'Malley 2009
Historical Commission
Rebecca Bates-McArthur 2009
Marilyn M. Morrison 2009
Hamilton T. Tev*/ksbury 2010
David Wadsworth 2010
Nathaniel Palmer 2011
Housing Partnership Committee
Thomas Callahan 2009
Debra Cammer Hines 2009
Stephen Lucitt 2009
Helen (Taffy) Nothnagle 2009
Margaret Charles 2010
James Lagrotteria 2010
Clark Brevi/er 2011
Mary E. Grayden 2011
James Hamilton 2011
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Keeper of the Lockup
John C. Conte 2009
Keeper of the Town Clock
(1) Vacancy
MBTA Representative
MarkD. Brennan 2011
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Frederick R. Koed 2011
Norfolk County Advisory Board
Frederick R. Koed 2009
Open Space Committee
Sandra Durant 2011
James (Ted) Carroll 2011
Recycling Committee
F.Allan MacDonald N/A
John K. McNabb, Jr. N/A
Sharyn K. Studley N/A
Jean White N/A
Registrars of Voters
Marion L Douglas, Clerk
Margaret R. Charles 2009
Judith Volungis 2010
Edythe Ford 2011
South Shore Recycling Cooperative Committee
Merle S. Brown
Arthur L Lehr, Jr. 2011
South Shore Regional School District Representative
Kenneth Thayer 2011
Stormwater Management Committee
Stephen Bobo, Board of Health 2008
James Drysdale, Citizen 2008
Sarah Charron, Conservation Comm 2008
James Kinch, Water Resources Protection Comm 2008
Martin Nee, Citizen 2008
Lawry Reid, President Straits Pond Watershed Ass., Non-Voting 2008
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Town Hall Restoration and Renovation Committee
David Farrag
Werner Diekman
Donna McGee
Lisa Pratt
David Wadsvi/orth
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
Town History Committee
Harold E. Coughlin
Louis R. Eaton, Jr.
Nancy Garrison
Julia H. Gleason
James W. Hamilton
Margot Cheel
Jacqueline M. Dormitzer
Ann Pompeo
Ernest Grassey
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2010
2010
2010
2011
Veteran Services - Director of
Robert Jackson
(Resigned 12/31/08)
Wastewater Committee
John C. Cavanaro
Paul Davis
James G. Dedes
Joseph R. Godzik (Board of Health)
Jeffrey F. Moy
Raymond Kasperowicz
Stephen N. Bobo, (Board of Health)
Vicky C. Neaves
Weir River Estuary Park Committee
Vincent P. Dunn
Richard J. Avery
Zoning Board of Appeals
Benjamin H. Lacy
Barbara M. Power
Susan Kent
Charles Higginson
S. Woodworth Chittick
Peter L. Goedecke
Kathleen Hunter
2009
2010 (resigned July 8, 2008)
2010 (to fill unexpired term)
2010
2011
2011
2011
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BOARDS. COMMITTEES. COMMISSIONS. REPRESENTATIVES
APPOINTED by the TROIKA
Advisory Committee
Vivien A. Bobo 2009
Roger Q. Hill 2009
Edward Lappen 2009
Merles. Brown 2010
Thomas J. Glavin 2010
Patrick Waters 2010
Chartis Langmaid Tebbetts 2011
Thomas Reardon 2001
Samuel Wakeman 2011
Alternatlye Energy Committee
Sally Ayers 2009
Michael Bliss 2009
Marie Caristi-McDonald 2009
Rodney Hobson 2009
Mary White 2009
Andrew Willard 2009
By-Law Committee
Jacqueline Dormitzer
Louis F. Eaton
Agnes McCann
Marion L. Douglas, CLERK (ex-officio)
Paul R. DeRensis, ESQ. - TOWN COUNSEL (ex-officio)
Capital Budget Committee
Peter DeCapricio 2009
John Keniley III 2009
Mark Baker 2010
David Bergers 2010
Steve Gaumer 2011
Design Review Board
Robert Egan, Building Inspector, ex-officio
Four Vacancies
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2008 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS
The following elections and town meetings were held:
Presidential Primary, February 5, 2008
Annual Town Meeting, March 29, 2008
Annual Town Election, April 5, 2008
State Primary, September 16, 2008
State (Presidential) Election, November 4, 2008
Special Town Meeting, November 17, 2008
The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws, Chapter
51, Section 4 was conducted by mail during January. Any citizen of the United States who Is a
Massachusetts resident and who will be 18 years old on or before a town meeting or Election
Day may register to vote. There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote, if you
move, you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home. Registration is
closed for a brief period before town meeting and election to allow election officials time to
prepare the voting lists. If you register during a "closed" period, you will be eligible to vote only
in later town meeting or elections. You must be registered twenty days before all primaries and
elections, and ten days before a special town meeting.
Respectfully submitted.
Margaret Charles, Chairwoman
Marion Douglas, Clerk
Edythe Ford
Judith P. Volungis
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TOWN MANAGER'S
2008 ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
I am pleased to submit the Town Manager's annual town report for the year 2008. Town finances once
again were a central issue over the past year. I was pleased to inform the 2008 annual town meeting
that a balanced budget was being presented that did not require an override. By doing so, we were able
to maintain level services for town departments and the school system without seeking additional tax
levy capacity from the taxpayers.
At the 2008 annual town meeting, two important measures were approved to strengthen the long term
financial condition of the Town. A new Capital Stabilization Fund was created to provide a consistent
source of money for capital improvement projects and equipment, and a Post-Retirement Health
Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund was created to allow the town to put aside funds to offset heath
insurance premiums to be paid for retired employees.
During the course of 2008, the significant decline in the federal, state and local economy resulted in a
mid-year reduction in state aid to the community. It was thus necessary to curb non-essential spending
and closely monitor whether any vacant positions needed to be filled.
On a more positive note, through the efforts of our Finance Director Michael Buckley, the town
refinanced bonds issued in 1998 for school construction that will save the taxpayers over $245,000 over
the next several fiscal years.
During the past year, the Town saw the retirement of long time Recreation Director Jack Worley. Jack
was honored at the annual town meeting for his outstanding service to the community and its residents,
and he will be sorely missed. I was pleased to announce that local resident Ted Carroll was appointed to
replace Jack and I am confident that Ted will also serve his community in an outstanding manner.
On a professional level, I was pleased to announce during the past year that I had been elected to serve
on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association Health Benefits Trust
and the Property and Casualty Group.
I wish to remind town residents that the town maintains its official web site at
www.townofcohasset.org. I encourage town residents to visit our web site to learn more about town
government, check to see meetings to be held, download numerous town forms, and keep posted on
important developments in town government.
In closing, I wish to sincerely thank the Board of Selectmen for its support and guidance during the past
year. I would like to express my thanks to the many town employees who day in and day out provide
excellent services to our citizens. I would also like to thank the many volunteers who serve on our many
boards, commissions and committees. It is through the combined efforts of our elected officials, town
employees and volunteers that we serve the interests of our residents and businesses.
William R. Griffin
Town Manager
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2008 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Dear Residents of Cohasset:
During this past year, the Board of Selectman addressed may diverse issues. One of the most important
issues is the impact of the downturn in the economy upon the town of Cohasset. With the help of our
town manager Bill Griffin and our town Finance Director Mike Buckley, we have developed and
implemented a plan that responds to the recession, making tough decisions about funding and
spending. Each department has cut back on expenditures, and been forced to do more with less, while
continuing to serve the community. Today we present a balanced budget. We thank the hard work of
all town employees at this critical time.
To counteract the budget cuts, we asked each town department to apply for and actively pursue every
grant opportunity available to the town. We have pursued public-private partnerships where available,
including the turf field project and the Town Hall restoration project to allow us to continue to maintain
and grow appropriately.
In addition, the Board of Selectman charged various departments and organizations in Cohasset to
prepare a summary of "shovel-ready" projects to be considered for funding under President Obama's
Federal Stimulus Bill. The town submitted 16 projects totaling 21 million dollars for consideration. The
range of these projects was wide and diverse, including desperately needed flooding mitigation and
culvert, road, and bridge infrastructure investments. We proposed water and sewer upgrades,
renewable and innovative energy opportunities, and school building upgrades.
The federal stimulus bill that passed in February will make possible moneys available for these projects
soon. While we do not expect that all of these projects may be funded, the town showcased the
resourcefulness of our people, pulling together information and details under tight deadlines to present
the projects in a compelling way
This past year, the Board welcomed Karen Quigley. Karen brings to the Board a wide range of talents
and interests, raging from a passion for protecting our environment to helping the board stay focused
on priorities. Her participation has been a welcome addition to the team.
During this town meeting, residents will be asked to make some very tough decisions about the finances
of the town, priorities, and issues that face us every day. The diversity of the members of our town
means that there will be disagreements. But, the Board hopes that these disagreements will be
tempered with respectful discourse and thorough discussion.
Aside from the issues to be discussed during this Town Meeting, the Board and the members of this
Town worked together to address the following:
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Presentation of RTF Brochure by Eagle Scout Candidate Graham Sinclair - Eagle Scout Sinclair's project
goal was to increase recycling in Town. The brochure provides a step-by-step for how individuals can
help to accomplish this goal.
Fees for the Municipal Facility Stickers - The level for fees related to connmercial licenses was revisited.
Capital Request for Information Technology Master Plan - We addressed whether the town should
fund the preparation of an information technology master plan for all town departments and the school
department.
Senior Center Property - The Council on Elder Affairs has been working to locate a parcel of land upon
which a future Senior Center could be built.
Committee on Town History - Mr. Jim Hamilton and Mrs. Jacqueline Dormitzer distributed copies of
their newest book, "Exploring Historic Cohasset" - a must read about Cohasset's rich history.
Stormwater Management Committee (SMC) -The Stormwater Management Committee's charge was
finalized.
Discussion on Treat's Pond - The debate and resolution about wetland replication and flooding in the
area of Treats pond remain a high priority.
Federal Stimulus Package - For several weeks, Chairman Carr and Mr. Griffin worked closely with town
groups to develop proposals for consideration for funding under the Federal Stimulus bill.
Affordable Housing Trust Membership - The Housing Partnership Committee recommended
membership for the Affordable Housing Trust. They suggested that one member be a Selectman with
an additional six members that come from the Housing Partnership Committee. Presently, the
partnership is a nine member committee with seven active members.
Open Space Committee - Ms. Deborah Shadd and Mr. Richard Avery joined the Open Space Committee
40B Proposal for 25 Ripley Road - This issue has come before the Board on several occasions and
continues to be discussed.
Trust for Public Lands - Morrissey Property - The Open Space Committee reviewed the benefits of the
Morrissey property, which is 12 acres of land located behind Town Hall. The Committee is very much in
favor of this land being acquired by the Town as they feel it will link together many other protected
parcels and offer great trails and recreation. After careful consideration due to financial concerns, the
Board chose not to purchase the Morrissey property.
Goal Setting Session - The Board of Selectman scheduled a session for reviewing the goals of the Board
in order to ensure accountability and focus.
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Liquor Hearing for All Alcoholic Restaurant License for Blue Restaurant. Inc. at 156 King Street - Mr.
Kevin D. Kelley, Sr. applied for and received a liquor and restaurant license for tfie commercial property
most recently operated as Pacini's.
Proposed Regional Public Safety Dispatch Center -The towns of Cohasset, Hingham, Hull and Norv^ell
began to meet to discuss the possibility of creating a regional dispatch center for police, fire and
emergency services.
Introduction of New Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Treanor - Police Chief James Hussey introduced newly
appointed Jeffrey Treanor to the Board and reviewed the Lieutenant's background. Lieutenant Treanor
thanked the Board, the Chief, fellow officers from Cohasset, Hingham and Scituate, as well as his wife
and children. His daughter then pinned him with the Lieutenant pin.
Special Town Meeting Article Review - Citizen's Petition - Turf Field - Mr. George McGoidrick provided
the background of Cohasset Sports Partnership which spearheaded the petition for funding a turf field.
The Fall Town meeting voted to proceed with the public-private partnership.
Ron Ford - Cross Country Meets at Wheelwright Park - Mr. Ford came before the Board to indicate
that Cohasset now has a cooperative cross-country team with Hull High School. It was his hope to use
the park for training purposes on a regular basis, as well as for around four specific dates for meets.
Departmental Review
The Board of Selectman reviewed every department in the town for purpose and budget, and
encouraged the use and pursuit of grants to help control costs.
Cohasset Day Update - Mr. Peter Brown and Ms. Darilynn Evans of the Economic Development
Committee (EDC) approached the Board with a request for another Cohasset Day following the
resounding success of this year's inaugural event. A second event is planned for next year.
In closing, the Board of Selectmen look forward to an upturn in the economy and our continued work to
keep Cohasset the beautifully charming, quintessential New England town that we love. The Board
thanks the citizens of Cohasset for your participation at town meeting and for your ongoing
participation in town activities. It is the people of Cohasset that make this town the special place we call
home.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the entire Board of Selectman, Ralph Dormitzer, Paul Carlson, Karen
Quigley, and Fred Koed
Edwin G. (Ted) Carr
Chairman
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ANNUAL REPORT
REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
2008
This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department:
1. Advice & Legal Documents. Numerous advisory opinions were rendered throughout the year to
various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide variety of issues and subjects. Frequent and
ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws, numerous contract documents and
agreements, easements, procurement documents, public road documents, Warrants for Town meetings
(both special and annual town meetings), compliance with State Ethics Act, Open Meeting Law, public
records requests, various Town rules and regulations (including new/revised Storm Water Management
regulations and Village District Design Guidelines), subdivision control issues for proposed
developments, and other legal documents.
2. Administrative Agency Proceedings. The Town was involved with a number of state or federal
administrative agencies, including issues before Department of Environmental Protection, Alcohol
Beverage Control Commission, Attorney General of the Commonwealth and the Army Corps of
Engineers.
3. Projects. We assisted with issues related to Wind Energy, storm water management and flood
control issues, the Community Preservation Act, various road issues. Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue
sewer expansion project issues, the Avalon, Village Business and T.O.D. proposals, the Cook Estate
project. Central Cohasset Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion Project issues, licensing issues, the MBTA
Greenbush line, 40B Comprehensive Permit issues, various regulatory environmental issues involving Cat
dam. Treats Pond, and Jacobs Meadow, affordable housing issues, enforcement procedures for various
town agencies, and acquisition of watershed properties to protect the town's water supply.
4. Labor Issues. We assisted the Town in general employee matters and in connection with
employee grievances, labor arbitrations and retirement issues. We also provided advice from time to
time during the year regarding the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements
and the processing of grievances. In addition, several non-union personnel issues, including possible
disciplinary proceedings, occurred during this year.
5. Litigation. As of December 31, 2008, the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a
party total 23 as follows:
3 Matters involving the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Town of Cohasset, Suffolk Superior Court, C.A. No.
38652.
DeWolfe v. Town of Cohasset. Norfolk Superior Court, C.A. No. 04-01061.
JER Trust #2, Polly Dean Trustee v. Town of Cohasset, Norfolk Superior Court C.A. No.
2008-00868
7 Matters involving the Board of Appeals:
Chief Justice Cushing Highway Corporation v. Board of Appeals, Mass. Land Court No.
243862.
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Ledgewood Estates, Inc. v. Board of Appeals, Mass. Land Court No. 302403.
Morrlsseyv. Board of Appeals, Mass. Land Court No. 263788.
Kuolas V. Board of Appeals, et al.. Land Court No. 334159.
Susan Tehranian v. Ross, Steven A. Trustee of GMR Nominee Trust and Board of
Appeals; Land Court Misc. No. 344297.
Schramm v. Board of Appeals Peter A. Cundall and Ann C. Stenbeck, Norfolk Superior
Court C.A. No. 2007-01700.
Schramm v. Board of Appeals, Peter A. Cundall and Ann C. Stenbeck, Norfolk Superior
Court, C.A. No. 2008-00031.
Matter involving the Planning Board:
Campedelli, Noreen v. Cohasset Planning Board, Building Commissioner ERan and
Lawrence P. Aherne, Jr. and Karen Aherne, Land Court Misc. No. 330226.
Matter Involving the Board of Health
Paul R. Buckley and Patricia M. Buckley, Albert P. Buckley and Joan F. Buckley v. Board of
Health and Wilmarc Charles: Norfolk Superior Court C.A. No. 2008-01289.
Matters Involving the Police Department
Local 66, New England Police Benevolent Association and the Town of Cohasset, JLMC-
0918P.
Cohasset Police Association-NEPBA, Local 66 and Town of Cohasset, American Arbitration
Association No. 11 390 01971 08.
Cohasset Police Association-NEPBA. Local 66 and Town of Cohasset. AAA No. 11 390 01292
08.
Cohasset Police Association-NEPBA. Local 66 and Town of Cohasset. AAA No. 11 390 01972
08.
Cohasset Police Association-NEPBA, Local 66 and Town of Cohasset.
Shellee Peters - Application for Accidental Disability Retirement - Norfolk County Retirement
Board.
Matter involving the Fire Department
Local 2804, International Association of Firefighters and Town of Cohasset, JLMC-08-24F
Claims pending:
Arthur Roberts v. Town of Cohasset (Police Department).
Kathleen Crosby and William Bell (Sewer Commission).
Barrow v. Town of Cohasset.
Silva V. Town of Cohasset (DPW).
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R. DeRensis
TOWN COUNSEL
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METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT
2008
Created by an act of the Legislature in 1963, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) promotes
inter-local cooperation and advocates for smart growth by working closely with cities and towns, state
and federal agencies, non-profit institutions, and community-based organizations in the 101 cities and
towns of Metropolitan Boston. MAPC strives to provide leadership on emerging issues of regional
significance by conducting research, building coalitions, advocating for public policies, and acting as a
regional forum for action.
MAPC provides technical assistance and specialized services in land use planning, water resources
management, transportation, housing, resource protection, economic development, public safety,
geographic information systems (GIS), collective purchasing, data analysis and research, legislative and
regulatory policy, and the facilitation and support of inter-local partnerships. More information is
available at www.mapc.org.
MAPC is governed by 101 municipal government appointees, 21 gubernatorial appointees, and 13
appointees of state and City of Boston agencies. An Executive Committee comprising 25 elected
members oversees agency operations. The agency employs approximately 40 professional staff under
the leadership of an executive director. Funding for MAPC activities is derived from governmental
contracts and foundation grants, and a per-capita assessment on member municipalities.
To better serve the people who live and work in Metro Boston, MAPC has divided the region into eight
subregions. Each subregion is overseen by a council of local leaders and stakeholders, and a staff
coordinator provides organizational and technical staff support.
Advancing Smart Growth
MAPC is directed by statute to adopt, from time to time, a comprehensive regional plan. Our current
plan, MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region, was adopted by the Council on December 2, 2008.
This initiative, which has engaged over 5,000 individual and organizations throughout the region, will
guide Metro Boston's growth and development, as well as the preservation of critical resources, through
the year 2030. At the December 2 meeting. Council members and MetroFuture friends and supporters
voted to move the project from planning into advocacy and action, and participants helped to set
priorities among a series of implementation strategies designed to move MetroFuture into this dynamic
next stage. MetroFuture is uniting the efforts of MAPC, partner organizations, and the thousands of
"plan-builders" in an effort to alter regional priorities and growth patterns consistent with the new plan.
As a member of the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, MAPC helped to form the Transportation
Investment Coalition last year. This year, the group of business, environmental, public interest, and
planning organizations changed its name to Our Transportation Future, and has actively advocated for
savings, efficiencies, and new revenues to address the state transportation finance deficit.
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MAPC has continued its participation on a zoning reform task force chaired by Undersecretary for
Economic Development Gregory Blaleckl. The "Land Use Partnership Act," developed through the task
force, would establish a framework for municipalities to designate growth and preservation areas, and
to develop consistency between master plans and zoning. The bill would significantly modernize the
state's outdated zoning and subdivision laws, providing a menu of reforms to all municipalities, and
additional relief to those who choose to opt into the bill's planning and smart growth requirements.
Passing legislation to reform zoning and planning in the Commonwealth will remain a key area of focus
at MAPC throughout 2009.
Collaboration for Excellence in Local Government
Subregional councils continued to communicate with MAPC's eight regions and to gather citizen input
this year. Most of the subregional coordinators hosted legislative breakfasts this year, where
participants could prioritize legislative goals and ideas with their delegation.
Through its Metro Mayors Coalition, MAPC helped 21 communities secure more than $2 million in
Shannon Grant funding over the past three years to implement multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary
strategies to combat youth violence, gang violence, and substance abuse. Our North Shore Coalition has
grown and flourished during 2008, working on issues as diverse as transportation planning, anti-gang
programs, and consolidation of services.
Collaboration for Public Safety
MAPC performs fiduciary, planning, and project management duties for the Northeast Homeland
Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC), a network of 85 cities and towns north and west of Boston.
In 2008, MAPC helped to develop evacuation and sheltering plan templates across the region, and
created three regional caches of emergency response equipment that can be loaned out to
municipalities for drill exercises or emergencies.
MAPC completed Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans for 46 cities and towns this year, on top of the 29
plans already completed in recent years. Each plan recommends strategies to mitigate the impacts of
natural disasters before they occur, along with a GIS map series depicting areas subject to various
natural hazards.
Collaboration for Municipal Savings
MAPC's Regional Services Consortia administered procurements for more than 50 cities and towns,
saving communities up to 20% on purchases such as office supplies, paving services, and road
maintenance. In 2008, MAPC performed multiple procurements for five consortia: North Shore, South
Shore, Metrowest, Northwest and Merrimack Valley (the last in collaboration with the Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission). MAPC also entered the vehicle fuels market in 2008, procuring a contract for
several South Shore towns.
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Reliable Data, Available to All
MAPC, along with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation, continued this year to provide
municipalities with Pictometry Oblique Aerial Imagery Technology free of charge to cities and towns.
The Pictometry Oblique Aerial Innagerv Technology allows users to display features such as buildings,
land areas and hydrology, which may be viewed from several directions and at different scales.
In April 2008, Pictometry International once again conducted a flyover of the entire state that provides
five-way aerial imagery for all public sector agencies statewide. The five-way imagery consists of four
oblique views (north, south, east and west) and one straight down view that may be viewed through
Pictometry's Electronic Field Study software version 2.7, which is also available at no cost to
municipalities.
MAPC also continued expanding the MetroBostonDataCommon.org Web site, which provides on-line
mapping and chart-generating tools for users. This year, the Massachusetts School Building Authority
contracted with MAPC for analysis and consulting services, including analysis of the impact of new
schools on enrollment patterns. The Data Center also began distributing a monthly e-mail newsletter
highlighting new datasets and resources for constituents.
MAPC's data center is partnering with the Donahue Institute at the University of Massachusetts to
encourage more accurate counts on the 2010 Federal Census. MAPC is helping municipalities prepare
for the Census in many ways, including advocating for the formation of Complete Count Committees
that can target hard-to-count population groups such as recent immigrants and renters in each city and
town.
Getting Around the Region
MAPC continued its popular Regional Bike Parking Program, negotiating discount group purchasing
contracts with three leading vendors of bicycle parking equipment. This allows MAPC communities, the
MBTA, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation to purchase discounted equipment. The
Boston Region MPO, the Executive Office of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration
have provided generous funding to support 100% reimbursement of the cost of eligible bike parking
equipment bought through this program. Communities around the region have used the program to put
new racks at schools, libraries, parks, and shopping areas. A total of 788 racks holding 2472 bicycles
have been installed at 25 communities throughout the region.
MAPC continued its work on the Regional Pedestrian Plan, administering a survey this year to nearly
2,000 people. The plan will identify policies to make walking more convenient, safe and practical.
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On Beacon Hill
• Municipal Health Insurance:
MAPC continued encouraging municipalities to join the Massachusetts Group Insurance
Commission (GIC), which can help connmunities save millions of dollars each year by taking
advantage of lower insurance rates available through the GIC. To date, 27 municipalities have
joined the GIC.
• Shannon Community Safety Initiative:
Over the last three years, MAPC's advocacy and grant development services have helped more
than two dozen communities to secure funding for interdisciplinary programs that focus on
youth violence, drugs, and enforcement against gangs. The program was funded at $13 million
in Fiscal 2009.
• Statewide Population Estimates Program:
A $600,000 line item in the 2008 budget provided the State Estimates Program with more
resources to prepare for the 2010 Census. This program will help correct the deficiencies of
recent population estimates and to prevent similar deficiencies from occurring in 2010.
Conservative estimates suggest Massachusetts stands to gain between $2.5 million and $5
million per year in federal funding, or between $7.5 million and $15 million between 2007 and
the 2010 Census as a direct result of the program's efforts.
• Surplus Land:
MAPC continues to advocate for passage of a new policy on the disposition of surplus state land.
Specifically, we continue to build support for our proposal that encourages smart growth
development on surplus land while giving municipalities a meaningful role in the disposition
process, a discounted right of first refusal, and financial participation in the proceeds.
• Community Preservation Act:
CPA has been very popular throughout the region, but recently the state matching fund has
declined precipitously. Legislation filed by Senator Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) and
Representative Stephen Kulik (D-Worthington) would secure adequate funding over the long
term for the state's CPA matching fund, and encourage even more communities to join.
• District Local Technical Assistance
The planning assistance offered through the District Local Technical Assistance Fund (DLTA) was
funded at $2 million for Fiscal 2009. It enables the state's 13 Regional Planning Agencies,
including MAPC, to provide municipalities with technical assistance in two key areas: achieving
smart growth land use objectives, and consolidating procurement, services and planning across
city and town lines.
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South Shore Coalition (SSC)
Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke,
Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth
The South Shore Coalition comprises representatives or appointees from the Planning Board and Board
of Selectmen or City Council from each of the member municipalities. The Coalition is staffed by MAPC
and the Chairman is Holbrook Town Administrator Michael Yunits. The Coalition meets monthly to
discuss issues of mutual interest and to learn about MAPC activities and products.
The year 2008 began with a highly successful South Shore Forum in January, on the topic of New Parking
Strategies for Town and Village Centers. Over 60 residents and municipal officials attended the forum to
hear from parking experts and to discuss application of innovative parking concepts on the South Shore.
Since the forum, many cities and towns in the subregion have conducted studies or revised their
development controls to try out new concepts.
At subsequent meetings in 2008, participants discussed a variety of topics, including the Patrick
Administration's Zoning Reform proposals; best practices for streamlined permitting; the regional
Suburban Mobility Program; transportation funding priorities; and recommendations for MetroFuture,
MAPC's long-range regional plan. Coalition staff also provided occasional technical assistance to city
and town planners and facilitated the preparation and submittal of two letters of interest for the
region's Suburban Mobility program.
MAPC Annual Report prepared and submitted by Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area
Planning Council.
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2008 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
As the year 2008 comes to a close, I respectfully submit my seventeenth report as Town Clerk. It has
been a very active year. Unexpectedly the Presidential Primary's date changed from March 4, 2008 to
February 5, 2008. This was followed by the Annual Town Meeting, March 29, 2008, Annual Town
Election, April 5, 2008, State Primary on September 16, 2008, State (Presidential) Election on November
4, 2008 and the Special Town Meeting, November 17, 2008. The AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal is in
place to mark the ballot selections of voters who are visually impaired, have a disability, or who are
more comfortable using an alternative language.
More of our books are out being preserved and restored with funds we received from the Community
Preservation Committee. Among these are the originals of the Document of Incorporation by the
Legislature, a 1657 document entitled the Three Score Acres, Early Land Division - 1895, Selectmen
Minutes 1882-1900. Many of these documents were hand written and were in desperate need of
restoration.
As always, I would like to thank town officials, department heads, town employees, election workers,
committees, citizens of Cohasset and to my assistant for their support and assistance during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Marion L. Douglas
Town Clerk
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Presidential Primary - February 5. 2008
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.nn.
Percent voted - 53.5%
Absentees - Pre. 1 - D - 67, R - 115; Pre. 2 - D - 48, R - 34.
Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Marion Douglas, at 6:45 a.m. were as follows:
Carol St. Pierre
Grace Tuckerman
Kathleen Rhodes
Katherine Whitley
Michael Patrolia
Sandra Murray
Abigail Alves
James Contis
Debra Krupczak
Jody Doyle
Katherine Lincoln
Roger Whitley
James Carroll
Patricia Ranney
Gail Collins
Democratic Party - 1510
Pres. Pref.
Pre. 1
6
Pre. 2
8
Total
John R. Edwards
14
Hilary Clinton
323
376
699
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
4
2
6
Christopher J. Dodd
1
0
1
Mike Gravel
0
0
0
Barack Obama
409
367
776
Dennis J. Kucinich
0
2
2
Bill Richardson
2
0
2
No Preference
2
3
5
Write-ins/Scattering
0
2
2
Blanks
2
1
3
Total
749
761
1510
State Committee Man
Gregory M. Shanahan
440
467
907
Write-ins/Scattering
4
0
4
Blanks
305
294
599
Total
749
761
1510
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State Com Woman Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Total
Karen F. DeTellis
443
456
899
Write-ins/Scattering
1
1
2
Blanks
305
304
609
Total
749
761
1510
Democratic Party - Town Committee
Town Committee Group 286
Agnes McCann 335
Thomas J. Callahan 355
Susan Kent 326
Gail J. Collins 332
Kevin McCarthy 317
Edwin H. Tebbetts 357
Patricia A. Laugelle 341
Sally L Sisson 345
Chartis L Tebbetts 387
PeterJ. Pescatore 330
Edwin G. Carr 333
Judith Chute 320
Donna J. McGee 348
Roseanne M. McMorris 370
David J. McMorris 340
Margaret R. Charles 357
Frederick R. Koed 373
Carol A. Barrett 328
Ronald Goodwin 390
HelenA. Lieb 331
Edward Lappen 347
Pamela A. Miles 325
Betsy W. Connolly 344
Edward J. Connolly 327
Coleman F. Nee 325
Write-ins 7
Blanks/Scattering 17.625
Total 26,501
324
610
388
723
408
763
364
690
376
708
366
683
374
731
407
748
378
723
405
792
359
689
368
701
354
674
403
751
424
794
392
732
394
751
441
814
367
695
449
839
357
688
366
713
353
678
392
736
386
713
373
698
5
12
16,986
34,611
26,959
53,460
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Republican Party - 1260
Pres. Pref.
Pre. 1
317
Pre. 2
271
Total
John McCain
588
Fred Thompson
2
0
2
Tom Tancredo
0
0
0
Duncan Hunter
0
0
0
Mike Huckabee
9
8
17
Mitt Romney
368
259
627
Ron Paul
7
10
17
Rudy Guiliani
0
0
0
No Preference
0
2
2
Write-ins/Scattering
3
2
5
Blanks
1
1
2
Total
707
553
1260
State Committee Man
John P. Cafferty
449
355
804
Write-ins/Scattering
3
4
7
Blanks
255
194
449
Total
707
553
1260
State Committee Woman
Paula E. Logan
492
386
878
Write-ins/Scattering
11
3
14
Blanks
204
164
368
Total
707
553
1260
Republican
Party - Town Committee
Town Committee Group
243
214
457
Lisa A. Creighton
273
234
507
Terese D'Urso
302
252
554
Daniel S. Evans
348
267
615
David Farrag
298
252
550
F. Roy Fitzsimmons
304
279
583
Edythe B. Ford
294
238
532
Thomas A. Fogarty
283
242
525
Martha K. Gjesteby
327
265
592
Juliette D. Guild
345
266
611
Louis S. Harvey
318
273
591
Bruce A. Herzfelder
333
244
577
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Republican Party -Town Committee (Continued)
Town Committee Group (continued)
Stuart Ivimey
Leonora C. Jenkins
Raymond Kasperowicz
Alexander C. Koines
Paula E. Logan
Beth E. Marsden-Gilman
Jean M. Muir
Kevin F. O'Donnell, Sr.
Paul M. Ognibene
Nathaniel G. Palmer
Karen M. Quigley
Kenneth J. Roth
Peter Richardson
Alfred Slanetz
Catherine B. Taylor
Judith P. Volungis
George B. Watts, Jr.
Jamie G. Williams
Edward F. Woods
Grace R. Tuckerman
R. Murray Campbell
Write-ins
Blanks/Scattering
Total
Pres Pref.
Jared Ball
Ralph Nader
Elaine Brown
Kat Swift
Cynthia McKinney
Kent Mesplay
No Preference
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
296
249
545
327
280
607
317
260
577
280
231
511
391
299
690
311
240
551
301
256
557
300
281
581
267
226
493
307
242
549
326
264
590
278
243
521
273
229
502
303
239
542
265
226
491
301
251
552
312
241
553
304
251
555
320
256
576
209
259
468
340
274
614
15
5
19
463
11,240
11,703
10,473
19,568
Green Rainbow -3
30,041
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Total
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
33
state Committee Man Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Total
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
State Committee Woman
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Town Committee
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Pres Pref.
Working Families - 0
No Preference
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
State Committee Man
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
state Committee Woman
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
34
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Town Committee
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Polls closed at 8 p.m. and the results were declared at 9:10 p.m.
A True Record, ATTEST:
Marion L Douglas, Town Clerk
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INDEX ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MARCH 29, 2008
Article # Description of Article
1 Accept annual town report. Unanimous
2 Report of committees. Unanimous.
3 Operating budget. Unanimous.
4 Union contracts and other salary adjustments. Indefinitely postponed.
5 Fund Capital Improvements. Unanimous.
6 Community Preservation Committee. Unanimous.
7 Unpaid bills from previous fiscal years. Indefinitely postponed.
8 Supplemental appropriations for FY2008. Adopted.
9 Capital Stabilization Fund. Unanimous.
10 Post retirement health insurance liability stabilization fund. Unanimous.
11 Personnel classification & compensation bylaw. Unanimous.
12 Smoking bylaw amendment. Unanimous.
13 So Shore Recycling Cooperative- agreement. Unanimous.
14 Zoning bylaw- Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw. Unanimous.
15 Zoning bylaw - Permitted uses -Table of use regulations. Unanimous.
16 Zoning bylaw- Amendments to Section 8. Unanimous.
17 Photovoltaic array system - Paul Pratt Memorial Library. Indefinitely
postponed.
18 Sewer Betterment. Unanimous.
19 Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw. Adopted.
20 Zoning Bylaw- Inclusionary Zoning. Indefinitely postponed.
21 Harbor Study Funding. Indefinitely postponed.
22 Treat's Pond restoration project funding. Amendment of a proclamation.
Proclamation adopted.
23 Repurchase of cemetery Lot funding. Unanimous.
24 Stormwater Management Bylaw. Adopted.
25 Citizens Petition -Operation of leaf blower's bylaw. Defeated.
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Annual Town Meeting -- March 29, 2008
At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan
Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Marion L. Douglas at 8:30 a.m. were Carol St. Pierre, Debra
Krupczak, Alison Krupczak, James Carroll, Ellen Warner and Abigail Alves. Tellers were appointed and
sworn in by the Moderator, Daniel Evans.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.
The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled for Precinct 1 - 192 and Precinct 2 - 101 for a
grand total of 293.
Members of the meeting called the pledge of allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for citizens
listed in the memoriam of the town report.
Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having
been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.
Article 1:
To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2007.
Moved that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2007 be
accepted, and filed with the permanent records of the Town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 2:
To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon.
Moved that the article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 3:
To see if the Town will vote to fix salaries and compensation of Elected Officers, and to see what sums
the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise, for the payment of the
salaries and compensation, expenses, equipment and outlays, capital and otherwise, of the several
Town Departments, for the ensuing fiscal year.
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MOVED that $36,374,463 be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Town Budget to be allotted
as follows: $74,206 for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk $63,689; Clerk,
Board of Registrars $329.00; Moderator, $1.00; Selectmen, Chairman, $1,500.00; Members (4) at
$1,000.00, $4,000.00; Board of Assessors, Chairman, $1,300.00; Members (2); at $1,200.00, $2,400.00;
and the remaining $36,300,257 for Personal Services, Expenses and Capital Outlays, interest on
Maturing Debt and other charges for various departments as recommended for purposes set forth in
Appendix A as attached to these Town Manager's Recommended Motions for the 2008 Annual Town
Meeting and Appendix B of the Warrant for the 2008 Annual Town Warrant, a copy of which Appendices
are incorporated here by reference, and to meet the appropriation, the following transfers are made:
$3,438,543 from Water Revenue
$1,021,448 from Sewer Revenue
$ 250,000 from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)
$ 75,000 from Overlay Surplus
$ 60,894 from School Construction Surplus Fund
$ 160,000 from Sewer Stabilization Fund
$ 60,000 from Pension Reserve
$ 11,645 from Waterways Fund
$ 5,000 from Wetlands Fund
And $31,291,933 is raised from taxation and other general revenues of the Town; and further that the
Salary Rate and Schedule as printed in the Warrant and shown in Appendix B be adopted.
A 2/3 vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously.
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APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2009 OPERATING BUDGET
SUMMARY
'
FISCAL 2006
FISCAL 2007
FISCAL 2008
FISCAL 2009
FISCAL 2009
DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
REQUESTED
RECOMM'D
ADMINISTRATION
Moderator
Personal Services
573
573
573
573
573
Total
$573
$573
$573
$573
$573
Selectmen
Personal Services
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
General Expenses
58,800
58,800
64,050
64,050
61,450
Total
$64,300
$64,300
$69,550
$69,550
$66,950
Town Manager
Personal Services
115,000
120,000
125,000
125,000
125,000
Town Hall Clerical
400,147
420,664
427,031
399,417
389,554
General Expenses
6,550
35,050
39,150
44,900
39,900
Total
$521,697
$575,714
$591,181
$569,317
$554,454
Advisory Committee
General Expenses
345
345
345
345
345
Reserve Fund
234,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
Total
$234,345
$100,345
$100,345
$100,345
$100,345
Director of Finance
Personal Expenses
92,639
96,323
99,396
99,396
99,396
General Expenses
28,968
28,948
46,850
33,193
29,193
Total
$121,607
$125,271
$146,246
$132,589
$128,589
Board of Assessors
Personal Expenses
65,830
69,355
71,675
72,025
72,025
General Expenses
26,855
27,655
35,355
35,980
33,780
Total
$92,685
$97,010
$107,030
$108,005
$105,805
Treasurer/Collector
Personal Expenses
60,002
62,550
64,605
64,605
64,605
General Expenses
40,450
41,486
40,985
40,985
38,865
Total
$100,452
$104,036
$105,590
$105,590
$103,470
Legal Services
Town Counsel Services
190,000
260,420
150,000
150,000
150,000
Total
$190,000
$260,420
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
Town Clerk
Personal Services - Elected
57,119
59,863
62,689
65,600
63,689
Personal Services
11,307
18,153
17,687
16,427
16,427
General Expenses
8,735
11,125
10,010
10,338
8,890
Total
$77,161
$89,141
$90,386
$92,365
$89,006
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APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2009 OPERATING BUDGET
SUMMARY
FISCAL 2006
FISCAL 2007
FISCAL 2008
FISCAL 2009
FISCAL 2009
DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
REQUESTED
RECOMM'D
Conservation Commission
General Expenses
37,400
37,374
31,910
31,910
31,260
Total
$37,400
$37,374
$31,910
$31,910
$31,260
Planning Board
Personal Services
10,300
0
0
54,542
54,542
General Expenses
4,400
14,450
15,050
15,050
14,750
Total
$14,700
$14,450
$15,050
$69,592
$69,292
Zoning Board of Appeals
General Expenses
4,385
3,025
2.560
2,560
2,260
Total
$4,385
$3,025
$2,560
$2,560
$2,260
Town Reports
General Expenses
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
13,000
Total
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$13,000
Parking Clerk
General Expenses
2,000
1,800
1,200
1,200
1,200
Total
$2,000
$1,800
$1,200
$1,200
$1,200
Unclassified
Audit of Accounts
8,500
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
S.S. Coalition
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
Water Purchase
50,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
Total
$62,500
$46,000
$46,000
$46,000
$46,000
ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL
$1,538,805
$1,534,459
$1,472,621
$1,494,596
$1,462,204
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department
Personal Services
1,740,415
1,682,451
1,724,267
1.835,378
1,734,996
General Expenses
101,450
112.738
108,950
121,500
105,200
Total
$1,841,865
$1,795,189
$1,833,217
$1,956,878
$1,840,196
Fire Department
Personal Services
1,607,642
1,617,808
1,668,279
1,695,703
1,644,344
General Expenses
147,345
165,295
193,095
203,785
195,710
Hydrant Services
67,414
87,120
17,120
17,120
17,120
Total
$1,822,401
$1,870,223
$1,878,494
$1,916,608
$1,857,174
Building Commissioner
Personal Services
67,700
71,209
72,778
73,278
71,778
General Expenses
5,400
5,250
5,250
5,250
4,700
Total
$73,100
$76,459
$78,028
$78,528
$76,478
Gas & Plumbing Inspector
General Expenses
8,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
9,500
Total
$8,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$9,500
40
APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2009 OPERATING BUDGET
SUMMARY
FISCAL 2006
FISCAL 2007
FISCAL 2008
FISCAL 2009
FISCAL 2009
DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
REQUESTED
RECOMM'D
Weights & Measures
Personal Services
2,600
2,678
2,678
2,678
2,678
General Expenses
450
450
0
450
0
Total
$3,050
$3,128
$2,678
$3,128
$2,678
Wiring Inspector
General Expenses
17,500
17,500
17,950
19,164
17,550
Total
$17,500
$17,500
$17,950
$19,164
$17,550
Civil Defense
Salaries & Expenses
5,350
5,350
7,850
7,850
5,350
Total
$5,350
$5,350
$7,850
$7,850
$5,350
Harbormaster
Personal Services
62,589
61,623
64,435
64,435
64,435
General Expenses
5,100
8,050
9,400
9,400
7,900
Total
$67,689
$69,673
$73,835
$73,835
$72,335
Shellfish
Personal Services
500
500
500
500
500
Total
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
PUBLIC SAFETY TOTAL
$3,839,455
$3,848,022
$3,902,552
$4,066,491
$3,881,761
EDUCATION
Cohasset Schools
Salaries & Expenses
12,248,612
12,914,714
13,686,400
14,358,893
14,316,397
Total
$12,248,612
$12,914,714
$13,686,400
$14,358,893
$14,316,397
South Shore VocTech
Vocational Assessment
95,770
105,910
144,752
133,028
133,028
Total
$95,770
$105,910
$144,752
$133,028
$133,028
EDUCATION SERVICES TOTAL
$12,344,382
$13,020,624
$13,831,152
$14,491,921
$14,449,425
PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITIES
Department of Public Works
Personal Services
700,327
718,166
736,299
743,812
743,812
General Expenses
161,715
185,395
194,400
204,050
197,590
Other Appropriations
390,036
427,473
425,110
425,110
433,110
Total
$1,252,078
$1,331,034
$1,355,809
$1,372,972
$1,374,512
Snow & Ice
General Expenses
51,156
51,437
76,000
76,000
76,000
Total
$51,156
$51,437
$76,000
$76,000
$76,000
41
APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2009 OPERATING BUDGET
SUMMARY
FISCAL 2006
FISCAL 2007
FISCAL 2008
FISCAL 2009
FISCAL 2009
DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
REQUESTED
RECOMM'D
Street Lighting
General Expenses
58.000
62,000
62,000
70,000
70,000
Total
$58,000
$62,000
$62,000
$70,000
$70,000
Building Maintenance
Personal Services
220,791
224,694
230,896
361,739
243,532
General Expenses
273,265
301,718
391,000
373,800
357,300
Total
$494,056
$526,412
$621,896
$735,539
$600,832
PUBLIC WORKS/FACILITIES TOTAL
$1,855,290
$1,970,883
$2,115,705
$2,254,511
$2,121,344
HEALTH & WELFARE
Board of Health
Personal Sen/ices
123,527
123,102
126,785
126,785
126,785
General Expenses
12,100
8,350
8,350
8,350
6,150
Total
$135,627
$131,452
$135,135
$135,135
$132,935
Elder Affairs
Personal Services
126.972
138,829
154,578
156,972
154,226
General Expenses
31,160
42,510
39,400
39,400
38,400
Total
$158,132
$181,339
$193,978
$196,372
$192,626
Veterans Services
Personal Services
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
General Expenses
425
225
100
100
100
Total
$2,025
$1,825
$1,700
$1,700
$1,700
Commission on Disabilities
General Expenses
100
100
0
0
0
Total
$100
$100
$0
$0
$0
HEALTH & WELFARE TOTAL
$295,884
$314,716
$330,813
$333,207
$327,261
CULTURE & RECREATION
Library Services
Personal Services
355.683
361 .450
377.776
403,583
384,515
General Expenses
100,211
110.085
108.118
110,304
98.104
Total
$455,894
$471,535
$485,894
$513,887
$482,619
Recreation
Personal Services
118,425
121,946
127,601
124,905
124,775
General Expenses
6,380
6,380
6,680
6,680
5,905
Total
$124,805
$128,326
$134,281
$131,585
$130,680
Common Historical Commission
General Expenses
200
100
100
100
100
Total
$200
$100
$100
$100
$100
42
APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2009 OPERATING BUDGET
SUMMARY
FISCAL 2006
FISCAL 2007
FISCAL 2008
FISCAL 2009
FISCAL 2009
DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
REQUESTED
RECOMM'D
Historical Preservation
Personal Services
800
800
800
800
800
General Expenses
200
200
100
100
100
Total
$1,000
$1,000
$900
$900
$900
Celebrations
General Expenses
2,500
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Total
$2,500
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
CULTURAL & REC. TOTAL
$584,399
$605,961
$626,175
$651,472
$619,299
DEBT SERVICE
Non-Excluded Principle
1,152,935
1,195,005
1,327,727
1,208,413
1,208,413
Non-Excluded Interest
418,085
415,323
425,844
558,132
558,132
Excluded Principle
1,494,160
1,543,826
1,871,830
1,885,920
1,885,920
Excluded Interest
1,722,110
1,388,817
1,171,128
1,114,548
1,114,548
DEBT SERVICE TOTAL
$4,787,290
$4,542,971
$4,796,529
$4,767,013
K767,013
BENEFITS & INSURANCE
Pensions
County Assessment
983,173
1,105,000
1,126,111
1,123,165
1,123,165
Total
$983,173
$1,105,000
$1,126,111
$1,123,165
$1,123,165
Worker's Compensation
General Expenses
70,000
80,000
92,000
92,000
92,000
Total
$70,000
$80,000
$92,000
$92,000
$92,000
Unemployment
General Expenses
35,000
30,109
20,000
20,000
20,000
Total
$35,000
$30,109
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
Health Insurance
General Expenses
1,966,000
2,157,500
2,500,000
2,580,000
2,580,000
Total
$1,966,000
$2,157,500
$2,500,000
$2,580,000
$2,580,000
Life Insurance
General Expenses
8,000
9,000
11,000
9,000
9,000
Total
$8,000
$9,000
$11,000
$9,000
$9,000
43
APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2009 OPERATING BUDGET
SUMMARY
FISCAL 2006
FISCAL 2007
FISCAL 2008
FISCAL 2009
FISCAL 2009
DEPARTMENT
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
BUDGETED
REQUESTED
RECOMM'D
Medicare
General Expenses
190,000
200,000
206,000
226,000
226,000
Total
$190,000
$200,000
$206,000
$226,000
$226,000
Property & Liability Insurance
General Expenses
202.500
218,000
236,200
236,000
236,000
Total
$202,500
$218,000
$236,200
$236,000
$236,000
BENEFITS & INSURANCE TOTAL
$3,454,673
$3,799,609
$4,191,311
$4,286,165
$4,286,165
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Central Cohasset Sewer
General Expenses
499,166
538,706
624,897
624.467
624,467
Depreciation/Capital
57,292
82,292
144,253
30,000
30,000
Indirect Expenses
52,730
54,312
22,536
32,818
32,818
Debt Service
47,420
58,550
60,137
60,137
60,137
Total
$656,608
$733,860
$851,823
$747,422
$747,422
North Cohasset Sewer
General Expenses
143,874
155,490
179,210
165,078
165,078
Depreciation/Capital
54,333
52,750
71,362
97,419
97,419
Indirect Expenses
19,500
20,085
20,688
11,529
11,529
Total
$217,707
$228,325
$271,260
$274,026
$274,026
Water Enterprise Fund
General Expenses
1,269,000
1.188,600
1,207,600
1,236,100
1,236,100
Capital Outlay
0
0
0
0
0
Town Hall Services
31.296
32,000
32,000
32,000
32,000
Debt Service - Principle
708,531
777.159
857,070
1 .022.443
1,022,443
Debt Service - Interest
446,331
695,391
898,930
1,148,000
1,148,000
Total
$2,455,158
$2,693,150
$2,995,600
$3,438,543
$3,438,543
ENTERPRISE FUNDS TOTAL
$3,329,473
$3,655,335
$4,118,683
$4,459,991
$4,459,991
GRAND TOTAL
$32,029,651
$33,292,580
$35,385,541
$36,805,367
$36,374,463
44
APPENDIX B- COMPENSATION & CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
Fiscal Year
2009
Grade
Step
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
A
Hourly
10.46
11.05
11.65
12.25
12.84
13.45
14.06
35 Hrs.
366.10
386.75
407.75
428.75
449.40
470.75
492.10
40 Hrs.
418.40
442.00
466.00
490.00
51360
538.00
562.40
B
Hourly
11.30
11.95
12.60
13.24
13.84
14.49
15.15
35 Hrs.
395.50
418.25
441.00
463.40
484.40
507.15
530.25
40 Hrs.
452.00
478.00
504.00
529.60
553.60
579.60
606.00
C
Hourly
12.24
12.89
13.57
14.24
14.96
15.69
16.39
35 Hrs.
428.40
451.15
474.95
498.40
523.60
549.15
573.65
40 Hrs.
489.60
515.60
542.80
569.60
598.40
627.60
655.60
D
Hourly
13.18
13.96
14.67
15.44
16.20
16.94
17.71
35 Hrs.
461.30
488.60
513.45
540.40
567.00
592.90
619.85
40 Hrs.
527.20
558.40
586.80
617.60
648.00
677.60
708.40
E
Hourly
14.22
15.07
15.84
16.66
17.47
18.30
19.12
35 Hrs.
497.70
527.45
554.40
583.10
611.45
640.50
669.20
40 Hrs.
568.80
602.80
633.60
666.40
698.80
732.00
764.80
F
Hourly
15.36
16.25
17.10
17.94
18.86
19.75
20.63
35 Hrs.
537.60
568.75
598.50
627.90
660.10
691.25
722.05
40 Hrs.
614,40
650.00
684.00
717.60
754.40
790.00
825.20
G
Hourly
16.61
17.53
18.49
19.43
20.37
21.27
22.24
35 Hrs.
581.35
613.55
647.15
680.05
712.95
744.45
778.40
40 Hrs.
664.40
701.20
739.60
777.20
814.80
850.80
889.60
H
Hourly
17.92
18.94
19.96
21.00
21.99
23.00
24.04
35 Hrs.
627.20
662.90
698.60
735.00
769.65
805.00
841.40
40 Hrs.
716.80
757.60
798.40
840.00
879.60
920.00
961.60
1
Hourly
19.37
20.45
21.56
22.65
23.75
24.85
25.97
35 Hrs.
677.95
715.75
754.60
792.75
831.25
869.75
908.95
40 Hrs.
774.80
818.00
862.40
906.00
950.00
994.00
1,038 80
J
Hourly
20.90
22.06
23.26
24.42
25.68
26.86
28.07
35 Hrs.
731.50
772.10
814.10
854.70
898.80
940.10
982.45
40 Hrs.
836.00
882.40
930.40
976.80
1,027.20
1,074.40
1,122.80
K
Hourly
22.59
23.83
25.16
26.42
27.70
28.99
30.30
35 Hrs.
790.65
834.05
880.60
924.70
969.50
1,014.65
1,060.50
40 Hrs.
903.60
953.20
1,006.40
1,056.80
1,108.00
1,159.60
1,212.00
L
Hourly
24.40
25.80
27.19
28.58
29.95
31.31
32.70
35 Hrs.
854.00
903.00
951.65
1,000.30
1,048.25
1,095.85
1,144.50
40 Hrs.
976.00
1,032.00
1,087.60
1,143.20
1,198.00
1,252.40
1,308.00
M
Hourly
26.38
27.82
29.32
30.83
32.33
33.84
35.36
35 Hrs.
923.30
973.70
1,026.20
1,079.05
1,131.55
1,184.40
1,237.60
40 Hrs.
1,055.20
1,112.80
1,172.80
1,233.20
1,293.20
1,353.60
1,414.40
N
Hourly
28.44
30.06
31.68
33.26
34.90
36.51
38.16
35 Hrs.
995.40
1,052.10
1,108.80
1,164.10
1,221.50
1,277.85
1,335.60
40 Hrs.
1,137.60
1,202.40
1,267.20
1,330.40
1,396.00
1,460.40
1,526.40
0
Hourly
30.74
32.47
34.24
36.00
37.73
39.46
41.23
35 Hrs.
1,075.90
1,136.45
1,198.40
1,260.00
1,320 55
1,381.10
1,443.05
40 Hrs.
1 ,229.60
1,298.80
1,369.60
1,440.00
1,509.20
1,578.40
1,649.20
45
APPENDIX B - COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
PAY
GROUP
POSITIONS
AUTHORIZED
HOURS
Schedule 1 - Regular Employees
Board of Assessors
Deputy Assessor/Appraiser
Assistant Assessor
Administrative Assistant
Building Department
Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer
Clerk
Civilian Dispatch
Communications Supervisor
Lead Dispatcher
Dispatcher (FT)
Dispatcher (PT)
Dispatcher (PT)
Elder Affairs
Director
Elder Advocate
Volunteer Coordinator
Clerk
Van Driver
Van Driver
Facilities
Director
Maintenance Worker
Custodial Worker
Custodial Worker
Fire Department
Fire Chief
Captain
Lieutenant
Firefighter - Paramedic
Harbor Department
Harbormaster
Board of Health
Health Agent
Administrator
Contract
1
40
H
1
35
G
1
35
Contract
1
40
F
1
20
H
1
40
G
1
40
F
3
40
F
1
24
F
1
16
Contract
1
40
1
1
28
G
1
19
G
1
18
F
1
19
F
2
4
Contract
1
40
G
2
40
F
1
40
F
1
19
Contract
1
40
FS-13
4
42
FS-12
4
42
FS-11
15
42
Contract
1
40
Contract
1
12
Contract
1
40
46
APPENDIX B - COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
PAY POSITIONS
GROUP AUTHORIZED HOURS
Library
Chief Librarian
Staff Librarian
Staff Librarian
Library Assistant
Library Assistant
Library Technician
Library Technician
Library Technician
Library Technician
Administrative Assistant
Contract
40
35
31
37.5
35
29
22
2
21
2
20
1
9
Planning Board
Administrator
Contract
38
Police Department
Police Chief
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Patrolman
Secretary
Department of Public Works
Superintendent
General Foreman
Working Foreman
Heavy Equipment Operator
Skilled Utility Worker
Tree Climber
Skilled Utility Worker - Cemetery
Clerk
Recreation
Director
Board of Selectmen
Administrative Assistant
Secretary/Receptionist
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
Assistant Town Accountant
Contract
1
40
PS -11
2
37.5
PS -11
3
37.5
PS -09
13
37.5
G
1
40
Contract
1
40
K
1
40
1
3
40
G
4
40
F
3
40
F
1
40
F
1
40
G
1
35
Contract
1
40
1
1
40
F
1
27
Contract
1
40
G
1
25
Town Clerk
Assistant Town Clerk
40
47
APPENDIX B - COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
PAY
GROUP
POSITIONS
AUTHORIZED
HOURS
Town Manager
Town Manager
Treasurer/Collector
Treasurer/Collector
Assistant Treasurer/Collector
Assistant to Treasurer
Contract
Contract
H
G
40
40
40
35
Schedule 1a - Elected Employees
Town Clerk
Clerk, Board of Registrars
Moderator
Board of Selectmen:
Chair
Members (4) at $1,000
Board of Assessors
Chair
Members (2) at $1,200
$63,689
$329
$1
$1,500
$4,000
$1,300
$2,400
Schedule 2a - Part Time Positions Annual
Veterans' Agent $1,600
Member, Board of Registrars $326
Sealer of Weights and Measurers $2,600
Town Archivist $600
Director of Emergency Management $350
Assistant Director of Emergency Management $100
Shellfish Constable $500
Animal Control Officer $16,808
Keeper of the Town Clock $ 1 00
Keeper of the Town Pump $100
48
APPENDIX B - COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES
Schedule 2b - Part Time Positions Hourly
Assistant Harbor Master
Casual Labor
Election Officers
Election Clerk
Election Warden
Summer Patrolman
Police Matron
Deputy Building Inspector (H-Min)
Library Pages
Recording Secretary
PAY
POSITIONS
GROUP
AUTHORIZED
$13
$8
$12
$12
$12
$14
$13
$18
$8
$13
HOURS
Schedule 3 - Part Time Positions
Constable - Per Notice
$20
Exempt Positions - Per the Fair Labor Standards Act
Deputy Assessor/Appraiser Health Agent
Building Commissioner Chief Librarian
Director of Finance/Town Accountant Police Chief
Director of Facilities Recreation Director
Elder Affairs Director Superintendent of Public Works
Fire Chief Town Manager
Harbormaster Treasurer/Collector
Health Administrator Town Planner
49
APPENDIX C - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FY 2009 TO FY 2012
2009
2010
2011
2012
Department/Description
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Library
Library Gutters and Downspouts
572,500
Library East Parapet Wall Repair
511,000
Library EPDM repairs
544,000
Security System (cameras)
550,000
Schools
Trash Truck
545,000
Osgood Pavement (new back turn around / walkway)
550,000
Osgood Playground Replacement/Repair
575,000
Middle High Science Classroom Exhaust Fans
S25.000
Osgood Kitchen Upgrade
540,000
Osgood Emergency Generator
5160,000
High School Fitness Center Air Conditioning
522,000
Alumni Field Bleachers
585,000
Alumni Field Turf/Track Replacement
51,500,000
Town Hall
Town Hall Chiller Replacement
345,000
Town Hall Windows. Electrical, Restroom, Auditorium Upgrades
560,000
Town Hall Sill Replacement
525,000
Town Hall Security System (camera and burglar)
530,000
Town Hall Basement Air Conditioning
515,000
Town Hall Emergency Generator
530,000
Police/Fire
Emergency Generator
5130,000
Other
Town Wide BAS (building automation) System
580,000
Maintenance Vehicle ( if new maintenance staff hired)
535,000
Dark Fiber Install (schools, police, library, town hall)
530,000
DPW Security System (camera and burglar)
530,000
Sub-Total
$598,500
$414,000
$132,000
$1,545,000
TOWN MANAGER
West Corner Culvert Replacement Design
550,000
Sub-Total
$50,000
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Lightkeepers Sewer Connection Project
550,000
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APPENDIX C - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FY 2009 TO FY 2012
2009
2010
2011
2012
Department/Description
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed
Flood Control Projects
$400,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
Sub-Total
$450,000
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
PUBLIC WORKS
1985 CAT 950 Loader (refurbishment)
$30,000
Bucket Truck (replacement)
$70,000
Tractor (replace 1989 Peterbilt)
$120,000
Mowing Machine
$30,000
Replace Sander
$10,000
Cheverolet C-30 (replace 1990)
$45,000
Loader/Backhoe (replace 1988 Ford)
$90,000
Replace 1986 Ford Dump Truck
$85,000
Sub-Total
$260,000
$45,000
$90,000
$85,000
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Equipment Purchase & Replacement
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
Sub-Total
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$0
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Technology Replacement
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
Transportation Busses / vans
$80,000
$45,000
$80,000
$80,000
Sub-Total
$180,000
$145,000
$180,000
$180,000
LIBRARY
Replace 15 Public Computers & 2 notebook computers
$28,200
$28,200
Replace 1 1 staff computers
$18,700
Replace 6 children's room computers & 5 PAC's
$18,700
Install Self-Check out Kiosk
$14,000
Finish Staff Work Room
$5,000
Replace Carpet
$2,400
Replace worn Upholstery
$5,000
Sub-Total
$49,600
$23,700
$28,200
$18,700
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APPENDIX C - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FY 2009 TO FY 2012
2009
2010
2011
2012
Department/Description
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed
Proposed
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Vehicle Replacement (marked)
$58,000
558,000
$29,000
$60,000
Vehicle Replacement (marked)
Sever & Workstation Replacement
59,000
55,000
$5,000
$5,000
Vehicle Replacement (unmarked)
538,000
$20,000
Special Vehicle (4X4)
$30,000
Mobile Radios
$50,000
Portable Radios
590,000
Dispatch/911 Consoles Replacement
5150,000
Police Repeater Update/Refurbish
530,000
Firearms - Handguns
$12,500
Firearms - Long Guns
$3,500
New Police Station
54,500,000
Sub-Total
$255,000
$4,683,000
$100,000
$115,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chiefs Vehicle Replacement
535,000
Ambulance Replacement
5165,000
Engine Two Replacement
5450,000
Forest Fire Truck Replacement
$150,000
Air Compressor/Self Contained Breathing App. Filling Station
550,000
Special Hazards Equipment Trailer
525,000
Jaws of Life - Gas Powered (replacement)
520,000
Jaws of Life - Electric Powered (replacement)
$23,000
Thermal Imaging Camera Replacement (2)
$27,000
Desktop & Notebook Computr Replacement
$10,000
Heart Monitor/Defibrillator - 12 Lead (replacement)
525.000
$28,000
Hose Replacement
$15,000
Second Fire Station Feasibility Study
525,000
Heavy Rescue Tools
Sub-Total
$735,000
$102,000
$33,000
$178,000
GRAND TOTAL
$2,588,100
$7,422,700
$2,573,200
$2,121,700
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Article 4: Union Contracts & Other Salary Adjustments
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,
and/or transfer from available funds, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town
Manager, to fund the FY09 cost items of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town,
represented by the Board of Selectmen, and the Fire Department employees represented by
Local 2804, Cohasset Permanent Firefighters, Police Department employees represented by the
New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc. Local 9000, the Library employees represented
by SEIU Local 888, Clerical employees represented by SEIU Local 888, and Public Safety Dispatch
employees represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 25in accordance with Chapter 150E of the
General laws, and to fund salary adjustments for non-union and employees with individual
employment contracts, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted.
Article 5: Capital Improvements Budget
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to fund various capital improvements,
capital projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards, commissions and
agencies of the town, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue)
to be expended by the Town Manager for purpose of funding engineering design services for the
West Corner Culvert Replacement Project.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 6: Community Preservation Committee
To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community
Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2009, and to see if the Town will vote to implement such
recommendations by appropriating a sum or sums of money from the Community Preservation
Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, and by authorizing the Board of
Selectmen, with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee to acquire, by
purchase, gift or eminent domain such real property interests in the name of the Town, or
enforceable by the Town, including real property interests in the form of permanent affordable
housing restrictions and historical preservation restrictions that will meet the requirements of
Chapter 184 of the General Laws, as may be necessary or proper to carry out the foregoing, or
to take any action related thereto. 2
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Recommendation A: Sub Account Allocations
That Fiscal Year 2009 revenues to the Community Preservation Fund be divided to the following
sub accounts to be administered by the Community Preservation Committee as follows:
Historical Resources Sub Account (10%) $50,000
Open Space Sub Account (10% $ 50,000
Community Housing Sub Account (10%) $ 50.000
Total Budget $150,000
Recommendation B. Town Hall Restoration
That Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in
FY 2008 and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager, for the purposes
of rehabilitation and preservation to the exterior of the antique portion of Town Hall, including
but not limited the restoration of the windows, gutters, downspouts, clapboard chimney,
acquisition of storm windows, and other related work. All work must comply with the
requirements of the Community Preservation Act (G.L. ch. 44B, section 2 "rehabilitation" or any
other applicable law).
Recommendation C. Stormwater Management
That Eighty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($88,500) be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in
FY 2008 and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager, for the purposes
of designing, installing and constructing of Stormwater Best Management Practice controls
within the James Brook watershed that are needed to reduce the impacts of stormwater
pollution affecting James Brook, Jacobs Meadow, Cohasset Cove and Cohasset Harbor including,
but not limited to, ten locations within a quarter mile radius of Jacobs Meadow on Elm Street,
Pleasant Street & Cushing Road, Norfolk Road & Cushing Road, South Main Street, North Main
Street & Robert Jason Road, Oak Street & Cushing Road, Cove Road, Pond Street & Cushing
Road, Ash Street & Cushing Road, Ripley Road, near Pratt Court and other related work. This
project is necessary to preserve James, Brook, Jacobs Meadow, Cohasset Cove, and Cohasset
Harbor from destruction.
Recommendation D. Housing Perc Tests
That Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund
Housing Resources Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2008 and
thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of
performing percolation tests and other related engineering work/studies to determine whether
land owned by the Town situated off Smith Place and Pleasant Lane is suitable for development.
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Recommendation E. Historical Society
That Fifty One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($51,700) be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Historical Resources Sub Account v^/ith the intention that these funds be
available in FY 2008 and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager, for
the purposes of rehabilitation and restoration of the Cohasset Historical Society's (former) Paul
Pratt Memorial Library to rehabilitate the cupola windows, Front door and loggia, and Rotunda
glass dome, installation of ultra-violet filtered Plexiglas inserts at each window of the Cohasset
historical Society's Wilson House and Cohasset Historical Society's Maritime Museum, and the
acquisition and installation of textile storage racks for the purpose of preserving the Cohasset
Historical Society's archives including textiles and other artifacts all other related work,
provided, however, that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to acquire in return for
such sum a historic preservation restriction in compliance with Chapter 184 of the General Laws
and the specific work items be performed with the prior approval of the Community
Preservation Committee before performing any of the work and/or contracting for services. All
work to (former) Paul Pratt Memorial Library, Wilson House and Maritime Museum must
comply with the requirements of the Community Preservation Act (G.L. ch. 44B, section 2
"rehabilitation" or any other applicable law).
Recommendation F. Water Department
That Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation
Fund Open Space Account and One Hundred Fifty Thousand )$150,000) Dollars from the
Community Preservation Discretionary Sub Account, for a total of One Hundred Seventy-Five
Thousand ($175,000) Dollars, with the intention that these funds be available In FY 2008 and
thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager to acquire by purchase, gift or
eminent domain the following parcel of land found on Assessor's Map Parcel 66-7 (20.43 acres)
(described by deed recorded in Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 5244 at Page 104. Said
property is to be acquired in fee simple title for watershed, open space and recreation purposes.
The parcel is the last of 15 parcels authorized by the Annual Town Meeting March 27, 2004,
Article 13. The assemblage of land for open space and watershed protection came to be known
as the Brass Kettle Brook Conservation Area. The town is authorized to grant a conservation
restriction to the Trustees of Reservations requiring that this land be used only for watershed,
open space and recreation purposes.
Recommendation G. Town Clerk
That Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund
Historical Resources Sub Account and Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) transferred from the
Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account for a total of Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000) with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2008 and thereafter, which
funds are to be expended by the Town Manager, for the purposes of preserving and making
various restorative improvements to the Town Clerk's ancient records and vital statistics.
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Recommendation H. Harbor Health Committee
That Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation
Fund Discretionary Sub Account v^/ith the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2008
and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of
constructing/restoring the culvert running between the Gulf River and Cohasset Harbor and
other related costs, which project is necessary to preserve the Cohasset Harbor, Cohasset Cove
and the Gulf River from destruction. Notwithstanding the above, the Harbor Health Committee
and or the Conservation Commission must, prior to December 31, 2009, demonstrate to the
Town Manager's satisfaction, that it has raised all additional money necessary for completing
this project. If the Harbor Health Committee and/or the Conservation Commission fail to receive
the Town Manager's endorsement that all such funds are in place by that date, then this
appropriation shall expire and the money appropriated herein will return to the Community
Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account.
Recommendation I. American Legion
That Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund
Discretionary Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2008 and
thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of installing
a fire sprinkler system, and other related work to the American Legion George H. Mealy Post
118, which is a historical built circa 1850 known as the "Guild Building" or "Legion Hall" and
which formerly housed the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service for the Port of Cohasset
during the 1800's. Notwithstanding the above, the American Legion must, prior to December
31, 2009, demonstrate to the Town Manager's satisfaction, that it has raised all additional
money necessary for completing the this project before any work may commence on this
project. If the American Legion fails to receive the Town Manager's endorsement that all such
funds are in place by that date, then this appropriation shall expire and the money appropriated
herein will return to the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account. The project
will be supervised by the Town Manager. The American Legion must receive the Town
Manager's pre-approval before performing any work item and/or entering into any contract(s)
for the work. Invoices for all work performed shall be submitted to the Town Manager for his
approval and subject to his inspection (or that of his agents) of the work performed. All
payment shall be made by the Town directly to the vendor.
Recommendation J. Harbor Study
That Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund
Discretionary Sub Account with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2008 and
thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager, for the purposes paying a
portion of the costs for retaining a municipal planner to prepare a concept plan for the future
uses of Cohasset Harbor and the land surrounding it. The plan will focus on opportunities for
open space, public access to the harbor, community housing, historical preservation, economic
viability and include a build out analysis and recommendations for potential zoning changes.
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Recommendation K. Debt Service Payment
That Thirty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars ($38,479) be transferred from
the Community Preservation Fund Discretionary Sub Account to be expended by the Town
Manager for payment of debt service for the project approved under Article 12
(Recommendation E) of the 2004 annual town meeting (open space land acquisition).
Moved to vote the appropriation as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee
as set forth In Appendix D of the warrant shown as recommendations A through I, and K.
Recommendation J was withdrawn.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 7: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or
borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the
Town Manager, to pay for unpaid bills from previous fiscal years, or to take any other action
related thereto.
MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 8; Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2008
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute
and/or transfer from available funds, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town
Manager, needed by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2008, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000), be hereby appropriated
to the Fiscal 2008 budgetary items set forth below amending the amounts appropriated by the
Town pursuant to Article 3 of the 2006 Annual Town Meeting (which appropriations may have
been amended at the November 13, 2007 Special Town Meeting), which funds after transfer are
to be expended by the Town Manager, to supplement certain departmental budgets and
appropriations set forth below to complete the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, as follows.
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Transfer Funds to:
Legal Services Budget
Planning Board General Expenses
Police Department Salaries
Facilities Maintenance Salaries
$ 75,000
$ 10,000
$ 80,000
$ 10,000
Legal Services
Zoning Bylaw Recodification
Overtime
Overtime
TOTAL AMOUNT TRANSFERRED
$ 175,000
And to fund this appropriation, One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) be
transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue).
Motion adopted.
Article 9:
Capital Stabilization Fund
To see if the Town will vote to create a Capital Stabilization Fund pursuant to Chapter 40,
Section SB of the General Laws for the purpose of funding various capital improvements, capital
projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards, commissions and
agencies of the town; and to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds and/or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited into said Capital Stabilization
Fund, any other action related thereto.
MOVED that a Capital Stabilization Fund be hereby established in the treasury of the town
pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 5B of the General Laws beginning July 1, 2008 and continuing
thereafter, for the purpose of funding various capital improvements, capital projects and/or
capital equipment for the various departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the town;
and further that the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be hereby
appropriated for deposit into the Capital Stabilization Fund; and to meet this appropriation. One
Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000) be raised and appropriated from taxation
and other general revenues of the Town and One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
($125,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue) in the treasury of the town.
A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 10: Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund
To see if the Town will vote to create a Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization
Fund pursuant to Chapter 40, Section 5B of the General Laws for the purpose of funding health
insurance expenses for future retired town employees, and to raise and appropriate, transfer
from available funds and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be
deposited into said Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund, or take any
other action related thereto.
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MOVED that a Post-Retirement Health Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund be hereby
established in the treasury of the town pursuant to Chapter 40, Section SB of the General Laws
beginning July 1, 2008 and continuing thereafter for the purpose of funding health insurance
expenses for future retired town employees, and that the sum of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000) be hereby appropriated for deposit into the Post-Retirement Health
Insurance Liability Stabilization Fund; and to meet this appropriation, the sum of One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be transferred from the Health Insurance budget approved for
Fiscal 2008 as appropriated under Article 3 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting.
A 2/3 vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 11: Amendments to Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan Bylaw
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XI (Personnel Classification and Compensation
Plan), Section 6 (Fringe Benefits), said amendments on file in the Office of the Board of
Selectmen, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that General Bylaws, Article XI, Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan be
hereby amended as follows:
Section 6(a) Vacation Leave is hereby amended by deleting the words "Upon completion of ten
(10) years of service - four (4) weeks/year" and adding the following at the end of the first
paragraph: "From ten (10) years to nineteen (19) years of service - four (4) weeks/year. Upon
completion of twenty (20) years of service - five (5) weeks/year.
Section 6 (c) is hereby amended by substituting the words "two (2) days" for the words "one (1)
da/' in the first sentence.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 12: Amendment to Smoking Bylaw
To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws, Article VII, Safety and Public Order,
Section 33, Smoking Bylaw, as follows, by amending Section 33.(b)v. by inserting in the fifth line
after "libraries;" the following: "membership association;"
and by inserting the following new Section 33.(b)v. and renumbering existing Sections 33.(b)v.
through xii. accordingly:
V. Membership Association", a not-for-profit entity that has been established and
operates, for a charitable, philanthropic, civic, social, benevolent, educational, religious, athletic,
recreation or similar purpose, and is comprised of members who collectively belong to:
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(1) a society, organization or association of a fraternal nature that operates under
the lodge system, and having 1 or nnore affiliated chapters or branches incorporated in any
state; or
(2) a corporation organized under chapter 180 ; or
(3) an established religious place of worship or instruction in the commonwealth
whose real or personal property is exempt from taxation; or
(4) a veterans' organization incorporated or chartered by the Congress of the
United States, or otherwise, having 1 or more affiliated chapters or branches incorporated in
any state.
(5) Except for a religious place of worship or instruction, an entity shall not be a
membership association for the purposes of this definition, unless individual membership is
required for all members of the association for a period of not less than 90 days, or take any
other action related thereto.
MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 13: South Shore Recycling Cooperative Memorandum of Agreement
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a five year
extension of the Intermunicipal Agreement relative to the South Shore Recycling Cooperative,
effective July 1, 2008, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the Town the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to enter into a five year
extension of the Intermunicipal Agreement relative to the South Shore Recycling Cooperative,
effective July 1, 2008. thereto.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Commendation offered by Ralph Dormitzer for Gary Vanderweil
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Gary Vanderweil previously served 18 years as a member of the Cohasset Sewer
Commission, including 5 years as Chairman; and
WHEREAS, Gary Vanderweil was elected to the Board of Selectmen in 2005 and has served with
honor and distinction over the past three years, including the past year as Chairman of the
Board; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Board of Selectmen, Gary Vanderweil has brought great wisdom
to the many issues that face our community; and
WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Board of Selectman, Gary Vanderweil has helped the Board
discharge its responsibilities in a very effective and efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to
personal matters and family life;
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous IVlotion for
Commendation to Gary Vanderweil:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled at Annual Town
Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Selectman Gary Vanderweil for
his many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this twenty ninth day of
March in the year Two Thousand Eight.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
Article 14: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Wind Energy Conversion Facilitv Bylaw
To see if the town will vote to amend the zoning bylaws by adding a new Section 19: Town of
Cohasset Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw to read as follows:
19.1 Purpose and Intent
It is the express purpose of this bylaw to accommodate large distributed generation, wind
energy conversion facilities, hereinafter referred to as a wind turbine(s), in appropriate
locations, while minimizing any adverse visual, safety and environmental impacts of the
facilities. The bylaw enables the review of wind turbines by the town's Planning Board in
keeping with the Town's existing bylaws. This bylaw is intended to be used in conjunction
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with other regulations adopted by the Town, including historic district regulations, site plan
review and other local bylaws designed to encourage appropriate land use, environmental
protection, and provision of adequate infrastructure development in Cohasset.
19.2. Definitions
Height: The height of a turbine(s) is measured to the highest point reached by the blades.
The height of the tower will be measured to the top of the nacelle.
Nacelle: The frame and housing at the top of the tower that encloses the gearbox and
generators and protects them from the weather.
Rotor: The blades and hub of the wind turbine(s) that rotate during turbine operation.
Set Back: The base of the tower to the nearest lot line.
Size: Only wind turbines greater than 500 kilowatts are covered by this Bylaw
Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA): Board designated by zoning ordinance or
bylaw with the authority to issue permits.
Wind energy conversion facility: All equipment, machinery and structures utilized in
connection with the conversion of wind to electricity. This includes, but is not limited to, all
transmission, storage, collection and supply equipment, substations, transformers, site
access, service roads and machinery associated with the use. A wind energy conversion
facility may consist of one or more wind turbines.
Wind Turbine Flickering: The blinking effect while the rotor is in motion. Attention will be
paid to siting the wind turbine(s) to reduce significant flickering.
Wind Monitoring or Meteorological ("test" or "met ") Towers: Tower used for supporting
anemometer, wind vane and other equipment to assess the wind resource at a
predetermined height above the ground.
Wind turbine: A device that converts kinetic energy of the wind into rotational energy to
turn an electrical generator shaft. A wind turbine typically consists of a rotor, nacelle and
supporting tower.
19.3 District Regulations
19.3.1 Use Regulations:
19.3.1 Wind Turbine
The construction of any wind turbine under this Bylaw shall be permitted in all zoning
districts, subject to issuance of a Special Permit and provided the proposed use complies
with all Dimensional and Special Permit Requirements set forth in Sections 19.3 and 19.4 of
this bylaw.
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19.3.1.2. Wind Monitoring or Meteorological Towers
Temporary erection of Wind Monitoring or Meteorological Towers shall be permitted in all
zoning districts subject to the issuance of a building permit for a temporary structure for
not more than eighteen months.
19.3.2 Site Control
The applicant shall submit with the application documentation of the applicant's legal right
to install and use the proposed facility at the subject property. Documentation should also
include proof of control over the setback areas.
19.3.3 Dimensional Requirements
All wind turbines shall comply with the requirements set forth in this Section 19.3.3.
19.3.3.1 Height
Wind turbines shall have a maximum height of 350-feet, as measured from the Pre-
Construction Grade to the highest point reached by the nacelle. The SPGA may allow this
height to be exceeded as part of the special permit process if the project proponent can
demonstrate that the additional height is needed and that the additional benefits of the
higher tower outweigh any adverse impacts. Monopole towers are the preferred type of
support for wind turbines.
19.3.3.2 Setback
a) Each wind energy conversion facility and its associated equipment shall comply with
the
building setback provisions of the zoning district in which the facility is located.
b) In addition, the following setbacks shall be observed:
1. In order to ensure public safety and to protect the interest of neighboring
property owners, the minimum distance from the base of any wind turbine
tower to any property line in a residential district, shall be equal to the total
height of the turbine to the highest point.
19.4 Special Permit Criteria
The SPGA may grant a Special Permit only if it finds that the proposal complies with the
provisions of this bylaw and is consistent with the applicable criteria for granting Special
Permits.
19.4.1 General
Proposed wind turbine(s) shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal
requirements, including but not limited to all applicable electrical, construction, noise,
safety, environmental and communications requirements.
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19.4.1.1 Visual Impact
The proponent shall demonstrate through project siting and proposed mitigation that the
wind turbine minimizes any impact on the visual character of surrounding neighborhoods
and the community; this may include, without limitation, information regarding site
selection, turbine design, buffering, lighting and cable layout.
19.4.1.2. Color
Wind turbine(s) shall be painted a non-reflective color.
19.4.1.3. Lighting and Signage
Wind turbine(s) shall be lighted only if required by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA).
The proponent shall provide a copy of the FAA's determination to establish the required
marking
and /or lights for the structure.
a) Lighting of equipment structures and any other facilities on site (except lighting)
required by the FAA shall be shielded from abutting properties.
b) Signs on the facility shall be limited to:
1. those needed to identify the property and the owner and warn of any danger;
and,
2. educational signs providing information on the technology and renewable energy
usage.
c) All signs shall comply with the requirements of the Town's sign regulations unless
relief is
granted by the S.P.G.A.
19.4.2.1 Land Clearing/Open Space/Rare Species
Wind turbines shall be designed to minimize land clearing and fragmentation of open space
areas and shall avoid permanently protected open space when feasible. Wind turbines
should be sited to make use of previously developed areas wherever possible. Wind
turbines facilities shall also be located in a manner that does not have significant negative
impacts on rare species in the vicinity {particularly avian species, bats, etc.) as may be
applicable law.
19.4.2.2. Storm water
Storm water run-off and erosion control shall be managed in a manner consistent with all
applicable state and local law.
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19.4.2.3 Noise
The wind turbine and associated equipment shall conform with Massachusetts noise
regulations (310 CMR 7.10). An analysis prepared by a qualified engineer shall be presented
to demonstrate compliance with these noise standards and shall be consistent with
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection guidance for noise measurement.
19.4.2.4. Shadowing/Flicker
Wind turbines shall be sited in a manner that does not result in significant shadowing or
flicker impacts. Applicant must demonstrate that this effect does not have significant
adverse impact on adjacent uses through siting.
19.5 Uses by Telecommunications Carriers
Wind turbines may be used to locate telecommunications antennas, subject to applicable
law governing such uses and structures, and subject to the following additional
requirements:
a) All ground-mounted telecommunications equipment shall be located in either a
shelter, within the wind turbine tower or otherwise screened from view year-
round(either through effective landscaping or existing natural vegetated buffers);
b) Antennas shall be flush-mounted to be in keeping with the design of the wind turbine
tower; and;
c) All cabling associated with the personal wireless facility shall be contained within the
tower structure or enclosed within a conduit painted to match the turbine mount.
19.6 IVIonitoring and Maintenance
19.6.1 After the wind turbine is operational, the applicant shall submit to the SPGA at annual
intervals from the date of issuance of the Special Permit, a report detailing operating
data for the facility (including but not limited to days of operation, energy production
in accordance with the special permit conditions)
19.6.2 The applicant shall maintain the wind energy conversion facility in good condition.
Such maintenance shall include, without limitations, painting, structural integrity of the
foundation and support structure and security barrier (if applicable), and maintenance
of the buffer areas and landscaping if present.
19.6.3 Notice shall be provided to the SPGA of any change in ownership of the facility.
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19.7 Abandonment or Discontinuation of Use
19.7.1 Within six months that a wind turbine(s) is scheduled to be discontinued, the applicant
will notify the SPGA by certified U.S. mail of the proposed date of abandonment or
discontinuance of operations. In the event that an applicant fails to give such notice,
the facility shall be considered abandoned or discontinued if the facility is inoperable for
190 days. In the case of a multi-turbine facility, the SPGA shall determine in its decision
what proportion of the facility would be inoperable for the facility to be considered
abandoned.
19.7.2 Upon abandonment or discontinuation of use, the owner shall physically remove the
wind turbine(s) within 90 days from the date of abandonment or discontinuation of use.
This period may be extended at the request of the owner and at the discretion of the
SPGA." Physically remove" shall include, but not be limited to:
a) Removal of the wind turbine(s) and tower{s), all machinery, equipment, equipment
shelters, security barriers and all appurtenant structures from the subject property.
b) Proper disposal of all solid or hazardous materials and wastes from the site in
accordance with local and state solid waste disposal regulations,
c)Restoration of the location of the wind turbine(s) to its natural condition, except that
any landscaping, grading or below grade foundation may remain in the after-
condition.
19.7.3 If an applicant fails to remove a wind turbine in accordance with this section of this
bylaw, the Town shall have the authority to enter the subject property and physically
remove the facility. The SPGA may in its decision provide a form of surety (i.e. post a
bond, letter of credit or establish an escrow account or other) at the SPGA's election to
cover costs of removal in the event the town must remove the facility. The amount of
such surety shall be equal to 150 percent of the cost of removal of the facility as
determined by a qualified engineer. The amount shall include a mechanism for a Cost
of Living Adjustment after 10 and 15 years.
19.8 Terms of Special Permit
A Special Permit issued for any wind turbine(s) facility shall be valid for 25 years unless
extended or renewed. At the end of that time period, the wind turbine(s) shall be
removed by the applicant.
19.9 Application Procedures
19.9.1 Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA)
The SPGA for wind energy conversion facilities, also referred to as Wind Turbine(s) is
this bylaw shall be the Planning Board.
Or, take any other action related thereto.
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MOVED that the town vote to amend the zoning bylaws by adding a new Section 19: Town of
Cohasset Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw to read as follows:
19.1 Purpose and Intent
It is the express purpose of this bylaw to accommodate large distributed generation, wind
energy conversion facilities, hereinafter referred to as a wind turbine(s), in appropriate
locations, while minimizing any adverse visual, safety and environmental impacts of the
facilities. The bylaw enables the review of wind turbines by the town's Planning Board in
keeping with the Town's existing bylaws. This bylaw is intended to be used in conjunction
with other regulations adopted by the Town, including historic district regulations, site plan
review and other local bylaws designed to encourage appropriate land use, environmental
protection, and provision of adequate infrastructure development in Cohasset.
19.2. Definitions
Height: The height of a turbine(s) is measured to the highest point reached by the blades.
The height of the tower will be measured to the top of the nacelle.
Nacelle: The frame and housing at the top of the tower that encloses the gearbox and
generators and protects them from the weather.
Rotor: The blades and hub of the wind turbine(s) that rotate during turbine operation.
Set Back: The base of the tower to the nearest lot line.
Size: Only wind turbines greater than 500 kilowatts are covered by this Bylaw
Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA): Board designated by zoning ordinance or
bylaw with the authority to issue permits.
Wind energy conversion facility: All equipment, machinery and structures utilized in
connection with the conversion of wind to electricity. This includes, but is not limited to, all
transmission, storage, collection and supply equipment, substations, transformers, site
access, service roads and machinery associated with the use. A wind energy conversion
facility may consist of one or more wind turbines.
Wind Turbine Flickering: The blinking effect while the rotor is in motion. Attention will be
paid to siting the wind turbine(s) to reduce significant flickering.
Wind Monitoring or Meteorological ("test" or "met ") Towers: Tower used for supporting
anemometer, wind vane and other equipment to assess the wind resource at a
predetermined height above the ground.
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Wind turbine: A device that converts kinetic energy of the wind into rotational energy to
turn an electrical generator shaft. A wind turbine typically consists of a rotor, nacelle and
supporting tower.
19.3 District Regulations
19.3.1 Use Regulations:
19.3.1 Wind Turbine
The construction of any wind turbine under this Bylaw shall be permitted in all zoning
districts, subject to issuance of a Special Pernnit and provided the proposed use complies
with all Dimensional and Special Permit Requirements set forth in Sections 19.3 and 19.4 of
this bylaw.
19.3.1.2. Wind Monitoring or Meteorological Towers
Temporary erection of Wind Monitoring or Meteorological Towers shall be permitted in all
zoning districts subject to the issuance of a building permit for a temporary structure for
not more than eighteen months.
19.3.2 Site Control
The applicant shall submit with the application documentation of the applicant's legal right
to install and use the proposed facility at the subject property. Documentation should also
include proof of control over the setback areas.
19.3.3 Dimensional Requirements
All wind turbines shall comply with the requirements set forth in this Section 19.3.3.
19.3.3.1 Height
Wind turbines shall have a maximum height of 350-feet, as measured from the Pre-
Construction Grade to the highest point reached by the nacelle. The SPGA may allow this
height to be exceeded as part of the special permit process if the project proponent can
demonstrate that the additional height is needed and that the additional benefits of the
higher tower outweigh any adverse impacts. Monopole towers are the preferred type of
support for wind turbines.
19.3.3.2 Setback
a) Each wind energy conversion facility and its associated equipment shall comply with
the
building setback provisions of the zoning district in which the facility is located.
b) In addition, the following setbacks shall be observed:
1. In order to ensure public safety and to protect the interest of neighboring
property owners, the minimum distance from the base of any wind turbine
tower to any property line in a residential district, shall be equal to the total
height of the turbine to the highest point.
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19.4 Special Permit Criteria
The SPGA may grant a Special Permit only if it finds that the proposal complies with the
provisions of this bylaw and is consistent with the applicable criteria for granting Special
Permits.
19.4.1 General
Proposed wind turbine(s) shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal
requirements, including but not limited to all applicable electrical, construction, noise,
safety, environmental and communications requirements.
19.4.1.1 Visuallmpact
The proponent shall demonstrate through project siting and proposed mitigation that the
wind turbine minimizes any impact on the visual character of surrounding neighborhoods
and the community; this may include, without limitation, information regarding site
selection, turbine design, buffering, lighting and cable layout.
19.4.1.2. Color
Wind turbine(s) shall be painted a non-reflective color.
19.4.1.3. Lighting and Signage
Wind turbine(s) shall be lighted only if required by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA).
The proponent shall provide a copy of the FAA's determination to establish the required
marking
and /or lights for the structure.
d) Lighting of equipment structures and any other facilities on site (except lighting)
required by the FAA shall be shielded from abutting properties.
e) Signs on the facility shall be limited to:
1. those needed to identify the property and the owner and warn of any danger;
and,
2. educational signs providing information on the technology and renewable energy
usage.
f) All signs shall comply with the requirements of the Town's sign regulations unless
relief is
granted by the S.P.G.A.
19.4.2.1 Land Clearing/Open Space/Rare Species
Wind turbines shall be designed to minimize land clearing and fragmentation of open space
areas and shall avoid permanently protected open space when feasible. Wind turbines
should be sited to make use of previously developed areas wherever possible. Wind
turbines facilities shall also be located in a manner that does not have significant negative
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impacts on rare species in the vicinity (particularly avian species, bats, etc.) as may be
applicable law.
19.4.2.2. Storm water
Storm water run-off and erosion control shall be managed in a manner consistent with all
applicable state and local law.
19.4.2.3 Noise
The wind turbine and associated equipment shall conform with Massachusetts noise
regulations (310 CMR 7.10). An analysis prepared by a qualified engineer shall be presented
to demonstrate compliance with these noise standards and shall be consistent with
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection guidance for noise measurement.
19.4.2.4. Shadowing/Flicker
Wind turbines shall be sited in a manner that does not result in significant shadowing or
flicker impacts. Applicant must demonstrate that this effect does not have significant
adverse impact on adjacent uses through siting.
19.5 Uses by Telecommunications Carriers
Wind turbines may be used to locate telecommunications antennas, subject to applicable
law governing such uses and structures, and subject to the following additional
requirements:
d) All ground-mounted telecommunications equipment shall be located in either a
shelter, within the wind turbine tower or otherwise screened from view year-
round(either through effective landscaping or existing natural vegetated buffers);
e) Antennas shall be flush-mounted to be in keeping with the design of the wind turbine
tower; and;
f) All cabling associated with the personal wireless facility shall be contained within the
tower structure or enclosed within a conduit painted to match the turbine mount.
19.6 Monitoring and Maintenance
19.6.1 After the wind turbine is operational, the applicant shall submit to the SPGA at annual
intervals from the date of issuance of the Special Permit, a report detailing operating
data for the facility (including but not limited to days of operation, energy production
in accordance with the special permit conditions)
19.6.2 The applicant shall maintain the wind energy conversion facility in good condition.
Such maintenance shall include, without limitations, painting, structural integrity of the
foundation and support structure and security barrier (if applicable), and maintenance
of the buffer areas and landscaping if present.
19.6.3 Notice shall be provided to the SPGA of any change in ownership of the facility.
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19.7 Abandonment or Discontinuation of Use
19.7.1 Within six months that a wind turbine(s) is scheduled to be discontinued, the applicant
will notify the SPGA by certified U.S. mail of the proposed date of abandonment or
discontinuance of operations. In the event that an applicant fails to give such notice,
the facility shall be considered abandoned or discontinued if the facility is inoperable for
190 days. In the case of a multi-turbine facility, the SPGA shall determine in its decision
what proportion of the facility would be inoperable for the facility to be considered
abandoned.
19.7.2 Upon abandonment or discontinuation of use, the owner shall physically remove the
wind turbine(s) within 90 days from the date of abandonment or discontinuation of use.
This period may be extended at the request of the owner and at the discretion of the
SPGA." Physically remove" shall include, but not be limited to:
d) Removal of the wind turbine(s) and tower(s), all machinery, equipment, equipment
shelters, security barriers and all appurtenant structures from the subject property.
e) Proper disposal of all solid or hazardous materials and wastes from the site in
accordance with local and state solid waste disposal regulations,
f) Restoration of the location of the wind turbine(s) to its natural condition, except that
any landscaping, grading or below grade foundation may remain in the after-
condition.
19.7.3 If an applicant fails to remove a wind turbine in accordance with this section of this
bylaw, the Town shall have the authority to enter the subject property and physically
remove the facility. The SPGA may in its decision provide a form of surety (i.e. post a
bond, letter of credit or establish an escrow account or other) at the SPGA's election to
cover costs of removal in the event the town must remove the facility. The amount of
such surety shall be equal to 150 percent of the cost of removal of the facility as
determined by a qualified engineer. The amount shall include a mechanism for a Cost
of Living Adjustment after 10 and 15 years.
19.8 Terms of Special Permit
A Special Permit issued for any wind turbine(s) facility shall be valid for 25 years unless
extended or renewed. At the end of that time period, the wind turbine(s) shall be
removed by the applicant.
19.9 Application Procedures
19.9.1 Special Permit Granting Autliority (SPGA)
The SPGA for wind energy conversion facilities, also referred to as Wind Turbine(s) is
this bylaw shall be the Planning Board.
Planning Board recommends passage of this article.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 15:
Regulations
Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Section 4.2 Permitted Uses - Table of Use
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.2, "Permitted Uses, Table of Use Regulations",
of the Zoning Bylaws to indicate that Wind Energy Conversion Facilities are allowed in all zoning
districts by special permit issued by the Planning Board (SPP) by inserting the following after
"Helicopter landing area and commercial communication towers" under the heading "Retail &
Service:"
USE
R-A
Residential
R-B R-C
DB
Non-Residential
WB HB TB
LI
Office & Open
Space District
OS
Wind energy
conversion facility
SPP
SPP
SPP
SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP
SPP
Or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the Town vote to amend Section 4.2, "Permitted Uses, Table of Use Regulations",
of the Zoning Bylaws to indicate that Wind Energy Conversion Facilities are allowed in all zoning
districts by special permit issued by the Planning Board (SPP) by inserting the following after
"Helicopter landing area and commercial communication towers" under the heading "Retail &
Service:"
USE
Residential
R-A R-B R-C
DB
Non-Residential
WB HB TB
LI
Office & Open
Space District
OS
Wind energy SPP
conversion facility
SPP
SPP
SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP
SPP
Planning Board recommends passage of this article.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
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Commendation offered by Robin Lawrence, member of the Board of Health.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Judy Fitzsimmons has served as Cohasset's Public Health Nurse for the past twenty-
two years, fifteen years as a contract employee with the Social Service League and the past
seven years as a town employee; and
WHEREAS, Judy Fitzsimmons has now retired from her position as Public Health Nurse after
many years of dedicated and professional service; and
WHEREAS, during Judy Fitzsimmons' tenure as Public Health Nurse, she ran the important
vaccine distribution program, diligently pursued communicable disease surveillance and
epidemiological follow up while always maintaining patient privacy; and
WHEREAS, Judy Fitzsimmons initiated Medicare reimbursement for vaccine administration,
making Cohasset one of the first communities in the Commonwealth to receive such
reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, as Public Health Nurse, Judy Fitzsimmons has been influential in developing the
Pandemic Flu Response Plan and other emergency plans; and
WHEREAS, Judy Fitzsimmons will be sorely missed by her clients to whom she provided
outstanding personalized care; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Health now recommends this Unanimous Motion for Commendation to
Judy Fitzsimmons:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled at the Annual
Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Judy Fitzsimmons for her
many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this twenty ninth day of
March in the year Two Thousand Eight.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
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Article 16: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Amendment to Section 8
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8 of the Zoning Bylaw by:
(a) adding to the end of subsection 8.1 the sentence:
The planning board shall be the special permit granting authority under this section in the
VB district and the board of appeals shall be the special permit granting authority under this
section in all other districts; and,
(b) replacing the words "board of appeals" where they appear in subsections 8.7, 8.8 and
8.10 with the words "special permit granting authority".
MOVED that the Town vote to amend Section 8 of the Zoning Bylaw by:
(a) adding to the end of subsection 8.1 the sentence:
The planning board shall be the special permit granting authority under this section in the
VB district and the board of appeals shall be the special permit granting authority under this
section in all other districts; and,
(b) replacing the words "board of appeals" where they appear in subsections 8.7, 8.8 and 8.10
with the words "special permit granting authority".
Planning Board recommends passage of this article.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 17: Photovoltaic Array System at Paul Pratt Memorial Library
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager to
install a photovoltaic array at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library, or take any other action related
thereto.
MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
At this time the Girls Basketball Team was introduced and recognized for winning the State
Championship.
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Article 18: Sewer Betterment Abatement
To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise
provide the sum of $6066.99 for the purpose of returning the sewer betterment assessed and
paid for the property located at Map 32 Plot 55, or take any other action relative thereto.
MOVED that Six Thousand Sixty Six Dollars and Ninety Nine Cents ($6,066.99) be appropriated
for the purpose of returning the sewer betterment assessed and paid for the property located at
Map 32 Plot 55; and to meet this appropriation, the sum of Six Thousand Sixty Six Dollars and
Ninety Nine Cents ($6,066.99) be transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue) in the treasury
of the town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Commendation offered by Gary Vanderweil for Raymond Kasperowicz.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Raymond Kasperowicz previously served three years as a member of the Advisory
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Kasperowicz previously served three years as a member of the Personnel
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Kasperowicz has served nine years as a member of the Cohasset Sewer
Commission, including several years as its Chairman; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Cohasset Sewer Commission, Raymond Kasperowicz discharge
his responsibilities with great wisdom, judgment during a period of time where sewer system
expansion was debated; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Kasperowicz applied his financial experience and qualifications to
decision-making that was always in the interest of the citizens of Cohasset; and
WHEREAS, such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to
personal matters and family life;
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous Motion for
Commendation to Raymond Kasperowicz.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled at Annual Town
Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Raymond Kasperowicz for his
many years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this twenty ninth day of
March in the year Two Thousand Eight.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
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Commendation offered by Sam Wakeman for James Gilman.
WHEREAS, since James H. Gilman has lived in Cohasset, he has had a strong ongoing interest in
the public affairs of the Town; and
WHEREAS, James H Gilman was appointed to the Advisory Committee in 2002 and has been a
dedicated member for the past six years; and
WHEREAS, such dedication and service to the Town can not come without great sacrifice to
personal matters and family life; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee now recommends this Unanimous Motion for
Commendation to James H Gilman.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled at Annual Town
Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to James H Gilman for his many
years of service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this twenty-ninth day of
March in the year Two Thousand Eight.
Commendation adopted unanimously.
Article 19: Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw
To see if the Town will accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C so as to
create an affordable housing trust, and amend the General By-Laws of the Town by adding new
Article V, Section 21 as follows, or take any other action relative thereto:
COHASSET AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
SECTION 1
A. There shall be in the Town of Cohasset a Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust Fund
(hereinafter referred to as "the trust"). The purpose of the trust is to provide for the
creation and preservation of affordable housing in the Town of Cohasset for low- and
moderate-income households.
B. There shall be a board of trustees which shall include seven (7) trustees. The trustees
shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall include one (1) member of the Board
of Selectmen and are designated as public agents for purposes of the constitution of the
Commonwealth. The initial terms of the trustees shall be staggered as one (1) or two (2)
year terms. All terms thereafter shall be for two (2) years.
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SECTION 2
A. The powers of the board of trustees shall include the following:
1. to accept and receive real property, personal property or money, by gift, grant,
contribution, devise or transfer from any person, firm, corporation or other public or
private entity, including but not limited to money, grants of funds or other property
tendered to the trust in connection with the provisions of the Cohasset Zoning By-Law
or General By-laws, or any general or special law or any other source, or money from
the Community Preservation Act, G.L Chapter 44B;
2. to accept and receive municipal, school or other public property, subject to a majority
vote of Town Meeting to transfer said property to the trust, for the purposes of the
trust;
3. to purchase and retain real or personal property for the purposes of the trust, including
without restriction investments that yield a high rate of income or no income, and to
hold all or part of the trust property uninvested for such purposes and for such time as
the board may deem appropriate;
4. to manage or improve real property;
5. to sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any real property for such consideration and
on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such
undertakings relative to trust property as the board deems advisable, notwithstanding
the length of any such lease or contract;
6. to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds, assignments, transfers, pledges, leases,
covenants, contracts, promissory notes, releases and other instruments sealed or
unsealed, necessary, proper or incident to any transaction in which the board engages
for the accomplishment of the purposes of the trust;
7. to employ and pay reasonable compensation to advisors and agents, such as
accountants, appraisers and lawyers as the board deems necessary.
8. to apportion receipts and charges between income and principal as the board deems
advisable, to amortize premiums and establish sinking funds for such purpose, and to
create reserves for depreciation, depletion or otherwise;
9. to carry property for accounting purposes at other than acquisition date values;
10. to borrow money on such terms and conditions and from such sources as the trustees
deem advisable, to mortgage and pledge trust assets as collateral, subject to approval
by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen. (Any debt issued by the Trust shall not be
deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the Town of Cohasset or a pledge of the faith
and credit of the Town, but shall be payable solely from the revenues, funds and/or
assets of the Trust. Any debt instrument executed by the Trust shall contain on the face
thereof a statement to the effect that the Town of Cohasset is not obligated to pay the
same or the interest thereof except from revenues, funds and/or assets of the Trust and
that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Town of Cohasset is
pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on such debt. The issuance of
debt by the Trust shall not directly or indirectly or contingently obligate the Town of
Cohasset to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefore or to make any
appropriation for their payment);
11. to make distributions or divisions of principal in kind;
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12. to defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or against the
trust, including claims for taxes, and to accept any property, either in total or partial
satisfaction of any indebtedness or other obligation, and subject to the provisions of this
Article, to continue to hold the same for such period of time as the board may deem
appropriate;
13. to extend the time for payment of any obligation to the trust;
14. to provide grants or loans to assist low- or moderate-income homebuyers to purchase
or rehabilitate a dwelling unit in the Town of Cohasset;
15. to convey, through sale, lease or transfer, real property purchased under this act, to any
for-profit or non-profit developer or any public agency to provide low- or moderate-
income housing, subject to an affordable housing restriction under Section 26 or
Sections 31-33 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws;
16. Expenditures for the acquisition or disposition of real property shall be subject to
approval by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen; and
17. in each fiscal year, expenditures from the fund shall be in accordance with an allocation
plan approved by the Town at the Annual Town Meeting and upon the recommendation
of the trustees, for purposes consistent with this by-law. The allocation plan shall be a
general plan for the use of funds during the fiscal year to which the plan applies, and
may provide for moneys to be held in reserve for expenditure in later years. The plan
may be amended at a Town Meeting upon favorable recommendation of the board of
trustees.
SECTION 3
A. As a means of providing available assets for the trust, all moneys received by the Town
through the following means shall be paid directly into the trust and need not be
appropriated or accepted and approved Into the trust:
1. cash payments made by developers to the Town for purposes of creating or preserving
affordable housing, under any development agreements or development approvals
pursuant to the Cohasset Zoning By-Law;
2. gifts, grants, donations, contributions or other cash payments to the trust for the
purpose of providing low- or moderate-income housing;
B. General revenues appropriated into the trust become trust property, and to be expended
these funds need not be further appropriated;
C. All moneys remaining in the trust at the end of any fiscal year, whether or not expended
by the board of trustees within one year of the date they were appropriated into the trust,
shall remain trust property;
D. The trust is exempt from G.L. Chapters 59 and 62, and from any other provisions
concerning payment of taxes based upon or measured by property or income imposed by
the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof; and
E. The books and records of the trust shall be reviewed annually by an independent auditor
in accordance with accepted accounting practices.
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SECTION 4
As used in this act, ttie term "low or moderate income housing" shall mean "low income
housing" or "moderate income housing" as defined in Section 2 of Chapter 44B of the General
Laws.
SECTION 5
The Town Treasurer shall be the custodian of the trust's funds. Any income or proceeds
received from the investment of funds shall be credited to and become part of the fund.
SECTION 6
A. The trust is a governmental body for purposes of Sections 23A, 23B and 23C of Chapter
39 of the General Laws.
B. The trust is a board of the Town for purposes of Chapter 30B and Section ISA of Chapter
40; but agreements and conveyances between the trust and agencies, boards, commissions,
authorities, department and public instrumentalities of the Town shall be exempt from
Chapter 30B.
C. The trust is a public employer and the members of the board are public employees for
purposes of Chapter 258.
D. The trust shall be deemed a public agency and trustees as special municipal employees
for purposes of Chapter 268A.
E. All projects for new construction of affordable housing or conversion of existing units into
affordable housing that are proposed to be funded or subsidized by the trust shall be so
constructed or converted through the Local Initiative or Local Access Programs as governed
by the then-applicable regulations of the Department of Housing and Community
Development, or its successor,
F. At any time after the expiration of five years after the date on which this trust is created
by the Town, it may be terminated in the same manner as it was created, except that it shall
remain in existence to complete any pending undertakings or obligations. During such
winding down, the then-membership of the Board of Selectmen shall serve as the trustees.
The balance of any funds held by the trust after winding down shall pass to the Town's
Community Preservation Fund or some other substitute affordable housing fund created by
the Town. Non-monetary assets of the trust shall pass to the Town under the control of the
Board of Selectmen under such restrictions as applicable law may require or as may have
been prior imposed upon such assets.
MOVED that the Town accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C so as to
create an affordable housing trust, and amend the General By-Laws of the Town by adding new
Article V, Section 21 as follows:
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COHASSET AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
SECTION 1
A. There shall be in the Town of Cohasset a Cohasset Affordable Housing Trust Fund
(hereinafter referred to as "the trust"). The purpose of the trust is to provide for the
creation and preservation of affordable housing in the Town of Cohasset for low- and
moderate-income households.
B. There shall be a board of trustees which shall include seven (7) trustees. The trustees
shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall include one (1) member of the Board
of Selectmen and are designated as public agents for purposes of the constitution of the
Commonwealth. The initial terms of the trustees shall be staggered as one (1) or two (2)
year terms. All terms thereafter shall be for two (2) years.
SECTION 2
A. The powers of the board of trustees shall include the following:
1. to accept and receive real property, personal property or money, by gift, grant,
contribution, devise or transfer from any person, firm, corporation or other public or
private entity, including but not limited to money, grants of funds or other property
tendered to the trust in connection with the provisions of the Cohasset Zoning By-Law
or General By-laws, or any general or special law or any other source, or money from
the Community Preservation Act, G.L. Chapter 44B;
2 to accept and receive municipal, school or other public property, subject to a majority
vote of Town Meeting to transfer said property to the trust, for the purposes of the
trust;
3. to purchase and retain real or personal property for the purposes of the trust, including
without restriction investments that yield a high rate of income or no income, and to
hold all or part of the trust property uninvested for such purposes and for such time as
the board may deem appropriate;
4. to manage or improve real property;
5. to sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any real property for such consideration and
on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such
undertakings relative to trust property as the board deems advisable, notwithstanding
the length of any such lease or contract;
6. to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds, assignments, transfers, pledges, leases,
covenants, contracts, promissory notes, releases and other instruments sealed or
unsealed, necessary, proper or incident to any transaction in which the board engages
for the accomplishment of the purposes of the trust;
7. to employ and pay reasonable compensation to advisors and agents, such as
accountants, appraisers and lawyers as the board deems necessary.
8. to apportion receipts and charges between income and principal as the board deems
advisable, to amortize premiums and establish sinking funds for such purpose, and to
create reserves for depreciation, depletion or otherwise;
9. to carry property for accounting purposes at other than acquisition date values;
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10. to borrow money on such terms and conditions and from such sources as the trustees
deem advisable, to mortgage and pledge trust assets as collateral, subject to approval
by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen .(Any debt issued by the Trust shall not be
deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the Town of Cohasset or a pledge of the faith
and credit of the Town, but shall be payable solely from the revenues, funds and/or
assets of the Trust. Any debt instrument executed by the Trust shall contain on the face
thereof a statement to the effect that the Town of Cohasset is not obligated to pay the
same or the interest thereof except from revenues, funds and/or assets of the Trust and
that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Town of Cohasset is
pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on such debt. The issuance of
debt by the Trust shall not directly or indirectly or contingently obligate the Town of
Cohasset to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefore or to make any
appropriation for their payment);
11. to make distributions or divisions of principal in kind;
12. to defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or against the
trust, including claims for taxes, and to accept any property, either in total or partial
satisfaction of any indebtedness or other obligation, and subject to the provisions of this
Article, to continue to hold the same for such period of time as the board may deem
appropriate;
13. to extend the time for payment of any obligation to the trust;
14. to provide grants or loans to assist low- or moderate-income homebuyers to purchase
or rehabilitate a dwelling unit in the Town of Cohasset;
15. to convey, through sale, lease or transfer, real property purchased under this act, to any
for-profit or non-profit developer or any public agency to provide low- or moderate-
income housing, subject to an affordable housing restriction under Section 26 or
Sections 31-33 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws;
16. Expenditures for the acquisition or disposition of real property shall be subject to
approval by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen; and
17. in each fiscal year, expenditures from the fund shall be in accordance with an allocation
plan approved by the Town at the Annual Town Meeting and upon the recommendation
of the trustees, for purposes consistent with this by-law. The allocation plan shall be a
general plan for the use of funds during the fiscal year to which the plan applies, and
may provide for moneys to be held in reserve for expenditure in later years. The plan
may be amended at a Town Meeting upon favorable recommendation of the board of
trustees.
SECTION 3
A. As a means of providing available assets for the trust, all moneys received by the Town
through the following means shall be paid directly into the trust and need not be
appropriated or accepted and approved into the trust:
1 cash payments made by developers to the Town for purposes of creating or preserving
affordable housing, under any development agreements or development approvals
pursuant to the Cohasset Zoning By-Law;
2 gifts, grants, donations, contributions or other cash payments to the trust for the
purpose of providing low- or moderate-income housing;
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B. General revenues appropriated into the trust become trust property, and to be expended
these funds need not be further appropriated;
C. All moneys remaining in the trust at the end of any fiscal year, whether or not expended
by the board of trustees within one year of the date they were appropriated into the trust,
shall remain trust property;
D. The trust is exempt from G.L Chapters 59 and 62, and from any other provisions
concerning payment of taxes based upon or measured by property or income imposed by
the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof; and
E. The books and records of the trust shall be reviewed annually by an independent auditor
in accordance with accepted accounting practices.
SECTION 4
As used in this act, the term "low or moderate income housing" shall mean "low income
housing" or "moderate income housing" as defined in Section 2 of Chapter 44B of the General
Laws.
SECTION 5
The Town Treasurer shall be the custodian of the trust's funds. Any income or proceeds
received from the investment of funds shall be credited to and become part of the fund.
SECTION 6
A. The trust is a governmental body for purposes of Sections 23A, 23B and 23C of Chapter
39 of the General Laws.
B. The trust is a board of the Town for purposes of Chapter 30B and Section ISA of Chapter
40; but agreements and conveyances between the trust and agencies, boards, commissions,
authorities, department and public instrumentalities of the Town shall be exempt from
Chapter 30B.
C. The trust is a public employer and the members of the board are public employees for
purposes of Chapter 258.
D. The trust shall be deemed a public agency and trustees as special municipal employees
for purposes of Chapter 268A.
E. All projects for new construction of affordable housing or conversion of existing units into
affordable housing that are proposed to be funded or subsidized by the trust shall be so
constructed or converted through the Local Initiative or Local Access Programs as governed
by the then-applicable regulations of the Department of Housing and Community
Development, or Its successor.
F. At any time after the expiration of five years after the date on which this trust is created
by the Town, it may be terminated in the same manner as it was created, except that it shall
remain in existence to complete any pending undertakings or obligations. During such
winding down, the then-membership of the Board of Selectmen shall serve as the trustees.
The balance of any funds held by the trust after winding down shall pass to the Town's
Community Preservation Fund or some other substitute affordable housing fund created by
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the Town. Non-monetary assets of the trust shall pass to the Town under the control of the
Board of Selectnnen under such restrictions as applicable law may require or as may have
been prior imposed upon such assets.
Motion adopted.
Article 20: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Inclusionarv Zoning
To see if the Town will amend the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw by striking Subsection 14 of
Section 4.3 and Section 17.8 and replacing them with the following new Section 20, in order to
better encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing:
SECTION 20 - Inclusionary Zoning
1. Definitions. In addition to the definitions found in Section 2, the following definitions shall
apply for purposes of implementation of this Section.
Affordable unit: housing or housing units constituting Low or Moderate Income Housing as
such terms are defined by M.G.L. c 40B, Sections 20 through 23, as amended, or successor
law, and its implementing regulations in 760 CMR 30.00 et seq. and 31.00 et seq. or
successor regulations.
2. Purpose and Intent
a. To recognize the affordable housing need in Cohasset;
b. To require applicants for development projects having a significant impact on the Town
to contribute toward this need;
c. To encourage the expansion and upgrade of the Town's affordable housing in order to
provide for a full range of housing choices for households of all families, ages and sizes;
d. To prevent the displacement of low to moderate income Cohasset residents;
e. To increase the production of affordable housing units;
f. To meet the requirements of the Local Initiative Program; and
g. To qualify housing for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory.
3. Applicability
a. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all projects requiring approval as any and all
commercial, residential or mixed-use projects requiring Site Plan Review, to single
family residential subdivisions on sites having a development potential under current
zoning of five or more lots, and to the construction of "multiple unit" developments of
five (5) or more dwelling units in accordance with any Section of the Zoning Bylaw,
whether on one or more contiguous parcels, and including, but not limited to, any
characterization of units, such as "multifamily", "apartments, "condominiums",
"cooperatives" and any other development governed by a common scheme, restrictions
or covenants, and without regard to how many dwelling units exist per building in the
development.
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b. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any project undertaken by the Town for
any municipal purposes.
c. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any project undertaken pursuant to MGL
c. 40B.
4. Mandatory Provision of Affordable Units
The Planning Board or Board of Appeals or any other authority giving pernnission for
construction of dwelling units, shall, as a condition of approval of any development referred
to in Subsections 3 above, require that the applicant for site plan review, subdivision, special
permit or building permit approval comply with the obligation to provide affordable housing
pursuant to this Bylaw and more fully described in Subsection 5 below.
5. Provision of Affordable Units
a. Residential-Only Development. To facilitate the provision of affordable housing in an all
residential-only development, the number of units that are required to be affordable
shall be ten percent (10%) of the number of units that could be developed "as of right"
(AOR), rounded up to the nearest whole number. The number of affordable units
required shall not subtract from the number of AOR units, but instead shall be added to
the AOR units as a density bonus. Thus, a proposal that would have 5 AOR units would
include those 5 plus 1 affordable unit. If the number of affordable units plus the AOR
units yields a result where the number of affordable units is less than 10% of the total
number of units being provided with the density bonus, then an additional affordable
unit shall be added to bring overall percentage at or above 10%.
b. Commercial-Only Development. In a commercial development, affordable units are not
expected to be provided on-site unless "mixed-use" zoning is available. Nevertheless,
such development should also and is compelled to contribute to the need for affordable
housing by a fee-in-lieu-of-construction payment, per subsection (e) and Section 11
below. The required number of affordable units shall be calculated as follows: .02
affordable housing units per each 2,000 square feet of floor area in the development.
c. Mixed-Use Development. In the VB and TOD districts, and in any other location where
"mixed use" development is permitted, both the calculations of required affordable
units set forth in subsections (a) and (b) above shall be made, and the one yielding the
larger number of affordable units shall be applied.
In the VB district, if there is a conflict between (i) the density allowed under this
subsection (c) (referenced in terms of number of units) and the number of units this
Section 5 requires of a development in the VB district and (ii) the density allowed under
Section 18(1) (referenced in terms of Floor Area Ratio and allowable apartment sizes)
and the number of units such density bonus would yield, the density limits and
affordable unit number results of Section 18.1 will control.
d. An applicant may offer, and the Planning Board or Board of Appeals, in concert with the
Board of Selectmen, may accept a parcel of land in fee simple, on or off-site, that the
Planning Board or Board of Appeals determines are suitable for the construction of
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affordable housing units. The value of donated land shall be equal to or greater than the
value of the construction or set-aside of the affordable units. The Planning Board or
Board of Appeals may require, prior to accepting land as satisfaction of the
requirements of this Section, that the applicant submit appraisals of the land in
question, as well as other data relevant to the determination of equivalent value;
e. In substitution for providing affordable housing units, a cash payment to the Cohasset
Housing Trust Fund (or similar affordable housing fund) may be made subject to
Subsection 11 below.
f. The applicant may offer, and the Planning Board or Board of Appeals may accept, any
combination of the above requirements provided that in no event shall the total
number of units or land area provided be less than the equivalent number or value of
affordable units required by this Section.
6. Provisions Applicable to Affordable Housing Units On-and Off-Site
a. Siting of affordable units - All affordable units constructed or rehabilitated under this
Section shall be situated within the development so as not to be in less desirable
locations than market-rate units in the development and shall, on average, be no less
accessible to public amenities, such as open space, as the market-rate units.
b. Minimum design and construction standards for affordable units - Affordable
housing units within market rate developments shall be integrated with the rest of the
development and shall be compatible in design, appearance, construction and quality of
materials with other units, and built in accordance with the following ratios:
Market Rate Unit % Affordable Housing Unit %
Up to 30% None required
30% + 1 unit At least 10%
Up to 50% At least 30%
Up to 75% At least 50%
75% + 1 unit At least 70%
Up to 90% 100%
Fractions of units shall not be counted.
7. Marketing Plan for Affordable Units
Applicants under this Bylaw shall submit a marketing plan or other method, prepared with the
assistance of and approved by, the Cohasset Housing Partnership approved by to the Planning
Board or Board of Appeals for approval, which describes how the affordable units will be
marketed to potential homebuyers. This plan shall include a description of the lottery or other
process to be used for selecting buyers. The marketing plan must describe how the applicant will
accommodate local preference requirements, if any, established by the Board of Selectmen, in a
manner that complies with the nondiscrimination in tenant or buyer selection guidelines of the
Local Initiative Program.
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8. Provision of Affordable Housing Units Off-Site
As an alternative to the requirements of Subsection 5(a), (b) and (c) above, an applicant subject
to this Section may develop, construct or otherv»/ise provide affordable units equivalent to those
required by Subsection 5 off-site. All requirements of this Section that apply to on-site provision
of affordable units, shall apply to provision of off-site affordable units. In addition, the location
of the off-site units to be provided shall be approved by the Planning Board or Board of Appeals
as an integral element of the review and approval process for the permit requested..
9. Maximum Incomes and Selling Prices: Initial Sale
a. The developer of the housing units or his/her agent shall verify prior to transferring title
or executing a lease that each prospective purchaser or renter of an affordable housing
unit created under this Section is a household of low or moderate income, as defined by
the Commonwealth's Local Initiative Program (LIP). Toward this end:
(1) the developer shall engage a qualified certifying agent acceptable to the
Planning Board or to the Board of Appeals to receive purchase or rental
applications, obtain and review documentation concerning sources and
amounts of household income, and certify to the Town that all purchasers or
renters approved for an affordable unit meet LIP income eligibility requirements
(which certifying agent may be the Town's Housing Partnership, Housing
Authority or consultant(s) thereto).
(2) The developer is responsible for making arrangements acceptable to the
Planning Board or to the Board of Appeals to provide annual certifications to the
Town as may be required to place and maintain the affordable units on the
Commonwealth's Chapter 40B Subsidized Housing Inventory.
b. The maximum allowable purchase price or maximum allowable rent for affordable units
created under this Bylaw shall comply with the regulations and guidelines of the Local
Initiative Program (LIP).
10. Preservation of Affordability; Restrictions on Resale
a. Each affordable unit created in accordance with this Section shall have the following
limitations governing its resale. The purpose of these limitations is to preserve the long-
term affordability of the unit and to ensure its continued availability to qualified
purchasers in the future. The resale controls shall be established through a deed rider or
an affordable housing restriction as defined by M.G.L. c.184, Section 31, recorded at the
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds or the Land Court, and shall be in force for as long a
period as is lawful. The affordable housing use restriction shall meet the requirements
of the Local Initiative Program.
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b. Resale price -Sales beyond the initial sale to a qualified affordable income purchaser
shall include the initial discount rate between the sale price and the unit's appraised
value at the time of resale. This percentage shall be recorded as part of the restriction
on the property noted in this Subsection 10. For example, If a unit appraised for
$300,000 is sold for $225,000 as a result of this Section, it has sold for 75% of its
appraised value. If, several years later, the appraised value of the unit at the time of
proposed resale is $325,000, the unit may be sold for no more than $243,750, or 75% of
the appraised value of $325,000.
c. Right of first refusal to purchase -The purchaser of an affordable housing unit developed
as a result of this Section shall agree to execute a deed rider prepared by the Town,
granting, among other things, the Town's right of first refusal for a period not less than
the maximum period allowable under guidelines set by the Department of Housing and
Community Development for Local Initiative Units as defined by the Local Initiative
Program, to purchase the property or assignment thereof, in the event that, despite
diligent efforts to sell the property, a subsequent qualified purchaser cannot be located.
d. The Planning Board or Board of Appeals shall require, as a condition for subdivision,
special permit or building permit approval under this Section, that the deeds to the
affordable housing units contain a restriction against renting or leasing said unit during
the period for which the housing unit contains a restriction on affordability.
e. The Planning Board or Board of Appeals shall require, as a condition for special permit
approval under this Bylaw, that the applicant comply with the mandatory set- asides
and accompanying restrictions on affordability, including the execution of the deed rider
noted in this Subsection 10. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall not issue an
occupancy permit for any affordable unit until the deed restriction is recorded at the
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds or the Land Court.
f. Affordability restrictions as set forth herein shall be in perpetuity.
11. Fees in Lieu of Affordable Housing Units
As a further alternative to Subsection 5 above, an applicant may contribute a cash payment to
the Cohasset Housing Trust Fund (or if none exists to the Cohasset Community Preservation
Fund), to be used for the development of affordable housing by the Town or its designees, in
lieu of constructing and offering affordable units within the locus of the proposed development
or off-site.
a. Calculation of fees-in-lieu of units. The applicant for development subject to this Section
may pay a fee in lieu of the construction of affordable units. For each affordable unit not
constructed or provided through one or a combination of the methods specified in
Subsection 5 above, the fee shall be an amount equal to the difference between the
median sale price for new single-family homes built in Cohasset during the preceding
three fiscal years, as determined and reported by the Board of Assessors, and the
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purchase price of a similar home that is affordable to a qualified purchaser. For
developments of multi-family condominiums, the Planning Board or Zoning Board of
Appeals may substitute the median sale price for new condominiums built in Cohasset
during the preceding three fiscal years for the median sale price of new single-family
homes.
b. The methodology used to determine an affordable purchase price shall comply with
Local Initiative Program guidelines in effect at the time of application for a special
permit.
c. The assumptions used to determine an affordable purchase price, including but not
limited to minimum down payment, mortgage interest rate, term, closing and other
costs shall be consistent with first-time homebuyer mortgage products available from
commercial lending institutions located in or serving Cohasset at the time of application
for a special permit, all in accordance with the Inclusionary Housing Submission
Requirements and Procedures Manual adopted by the Planning Board and filed with the
Town Clerk.
d. Upon adoption of this Section by town meeting, the Planning Board shall prepare and
adopt an Inclusionary Housing Submission Requirements and Procedures Manual after
holding a public hearing on the same. This will be used by Zoning Board of Appeals
where it is the permit granting authority. Or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 21: Harbor Study Funding
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money in order to retain a professional
consulting/planning firm overseen by the Planning Board acting under its powers and duties of
the General Laws of the Commonwealth and the General and Zoning Bylaws of the Town, to
assist the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen in the development of bylaws which enhance
the vitality of the Waterfront Business District (WB), the Harbor portion of the Downtown
Business District (DB), the Harbor portion of the Light Industry District (LI), the Harbor portion of
the Official and Open Space District and the all other properties abutting the Harbor around its
perimeter, while maintaining its general.
MOVED that the article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Commendation offered by Frederick Koed, member of the Board of Selectmen for Jack
Worley.
COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Jack Worley was appointed as Recreation Director for the Town of Cohasset In
November of 1976; and
WHEREAS, Jack Worley will soon retire after serving the Town of Cohasset for over 31 years in a
highly professional, dedicated manner; and
WHEREAS, during Jack Worley's tenure as Recreation Director, he has introduced many
recreation programs and activities that have been the source of great fun and education for
children and adults of all ages in the Town of Cohasset; and
WHEREAS, Jack Worley in his capacity of Recreation Director has put his heart and soul into his
responsibilities, including always working from early morning to late at night and on weekends
to serve the needs of this community; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Recreation Director, Jack Worley has always served this
community with a smile on his face and a good word for everyone; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen now recommends this Unanimous Motion for
Commendation to Jack Worley:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizens of Cohasset, assembled at the Annual
Town Meeting hereby acknowledge and affirm their appreciation to Jack Worley for his many
years of dedicated service to the Town of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET on this twenty ninth day of
March in the year Two Thousand Eight.
Commendation voted unanimously.
Article 22: Treat's Pond Restoration Project Funding
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager in
combination with other federal and/or state funds for engineering and design professional
services for the designing and permitting, construction supervision and related services in
connection with the Treat's Pond ecosystem restoration project, and for the construction of
such project and all related construction expenses, including, an independent engineering and
environmental assessment, and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by
purchase, gift or eminent domain such easements or other property interests as may be
advisable to carry out this project, or take any other action related thereto.
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MOVED that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) be appropriated, with the intention
that these funds be available in FY 2008 and, thereafter, to be expended by the Town Manager
in combination with other federal and/or state funds for engineering and design professional
services for the designing and permitting, construction, supervision and related services in
connection with the Treat's Pond ecosystem restoration project, and for the construction of
such project and all related construction expenses, including, an independent engineering and
environmental assessment, and that to fund this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval
of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($300,000), under and pursuant to Chapter 44, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth, as
amended, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town, therefore,
and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to accept, as gifts, grants of deeds, easements or
other instruments of transfer of all or portions of Treat's Pond located on the parcels known as
Assessor Map 31, Parcel 021F and 021G.
Amendment offered by Ralph Dormitzer, member of the Board of Selectmen who recluses
himself from deliberations on Article 22 and who is speaking as a private citizen.
Moved that the motion under Article 22 be amended by substituting the following language in
its entirety:
That Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) be appropriated with the intention that these funds
be available in FY 2008 and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager in
addition to and in combination with any other available Federal and/or State grant funds, as s
supplement thereto, for the purpose of funding professional services to conduct an independent
review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers Treat's Pond ecosystem restoration project
and to meet this appropriation. Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) be transferred from Free
Cash (Surplus Revenue) in the treasury of the town.
Amendment offered by Peter Brown.
That Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) be appropriated with the intention that these funds
be available in FY 2008 and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager in
addition to and in combination with any other available Federal and/or State grant funds, as s
supplement thereto, for the purpose of funding professional services to conduct an independent
review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers Treat's Pond ecosystem restoration project
and to meet this appropriation, Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) be transferred from Free
Cash (Surplus Revenue) in the treasury of the town.
The scope of which review shall be determined by a committee appointed by the Board of
Selectmen, comprised of a member of the Cohasset Conservation Commission, the special
engineering assistant to the Town Manager for special project, and a citizen of the town with
extensive environmental expertise.
Amendment offered by Peter Brown is defeated.
Amendment offered by Ralph Dormitzer is defeated.
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Amendment offered by Frederick Koed, member of the Board of Selectmen in the form of a
proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
Resolved,
1 That the Town of Cohasset recognizes both the serious nature of the
environmental health of Treat's Pond and flooding issues in its surrounding
area;
2 That the Town of Cohasset wishes to pursue solutions to these problems and
does not wish to foreclose the possibility of Federal Funds to support possible
solutions;
3 That the Town of Cohasset, however, needs to further study the issues and
proposals that have been made to solve them, owing to the relatively little time
they have been public;
4 That the Town of Cohasset is undertaking to comprehensively study town wide
flooding issues, the report on which is due in 2008.
Therefore, the town requests the Army Corps of Engineers and Congressman Delahunt
provide additional time to the town until the fall town meeting to address the issue at
Treat's Pond.
Proclamation adopted.
This amendment of a proclamation is now the main motion. Motion adopted.
Article 23: Repurchase of Cemetery Lots Funding
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or otherwise
provide a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager for the repurchase of cemetery
lots at Town cemeteries, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000), be appropriated to be expended by the Town
Manager for the repurchase of cemetery lots at Town cemeteries, and to meet this
appropriation, the sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000) be transferred from Free Cash
(Surplus Revenue) in the treasury of the town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article 24: Stormwater Management Bylaw
To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws by adding the following new Article
XV, or take any other action related thereto:
COHASSET STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BYLAW
1. Authority
This Bylaw is adopted under authority granted by the Home Rule Amendment of the
Massachusetts Constitution, the Home Rule statutes, and pursuant to the federal Clean
Water Act, 33 U. S. C. §§ 1251-1386 (the "Act") and regulations issued pursuant to the Act
which are found at 40 CFR 122.34.
2. Purpose
A. The purpose of this Bylaw is to:
1. Prevent and reduce existing and future flooding.
2. Protect water quality.
3. Increase groundwater recharge.
4. Reduce erosion and sedimentation.
5. Promote environmentally sensitive site design practices.
6. Ensure long-term maintenance of stormwater controls.
7. Help the Town of Cohasset meet federal requirements under Phase II of the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
8. Establish the legal authority by which the Town of Cohasset can enforce the
provisions of this Bylaw and accompanying regulations.
3. Definitions
A. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this
Bylaw. The term "alter" shall include, without limitation, the following activities:
1. Changing of pre-existing drainage characteristics, adding impervious area or
changing type of land cover, or changing sedimentation patterns, flow patterns or
flood retention characteristics;
2. Dumping, discharging or filling with any material, or removal of material, which
would alter elevations or change drainage patterns or degrade water quality;
3. Driving of piles, erection, or expansion of buildings or structures of any kind;
4. Destruction of plant life, including clearing of trees;
5. Any activities, changes or work which may cause or tend to contribute to pollution
of any body of water or groundwater.
4. Regulated Activities
A. Regulated Activities Requiring a Stormwater Permit. The following activities,
developments or redevelopments require the issuance of a full Stormwater Permit by
the Conservation Commission (the "Commission") after the filing by the Applicant of a
full application and full review by the Commission through a public hearing:
1. Any activity that will alter 5,000 square feet or more of land.
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2. Any construction or development activity on an undeveloped parcel of any size that
will increase the impervious surface area, or increase the amount or rate of runoff
from the parcel.
3. Any development or redevelopment of Land Uses with Higher Potential Pollutant
Loads as defined in the Massachusetts Stormwater Management Policy, which
include, for example:
a. auto salvage yards (auto recycler facilities)
b. auto fueling facilities (gas stations)
c. exterior fleet storage areas (cars, buses, trucks, public works equipment)
d. exterior vehicle service, maintenance and equipment cleaning areas
e. commercial parking lots
f. road salt storage and loading areas
g. commercial nurseries
h. outdoor storage and loading/unloading of hazardous substances
i. marinas (service, painting and hull maintenance areas)
B. Regulated Activities Requiring Administrative Approval. The following activities, which
are smaller than activities requiring a full Stormwater Permit, shall require approval
under an Administrative Approval process by the Commission or its Stormwater Agent:
1. Any activity that will result in a net increase in impervious surface area of more than
500 square feet of land but which will alter less than 5,000 square feet of land.
2. Any replacement of an existing building with a new building of more than 500
square feet.
C. Regulated Activities Completed in Phases Requiring a Stormwater Permit or
Administrative Approval:
1. Activities that are completed in phases, such as subdivision developments and
phased commercial developments which could be reasonably expected to alter
more than the thresholds in 4.A and 4.B shall require a Stormwater Permit or
Administrative Approval prior to beginning construction, even if the planned
alteration is conducted over separate phases and/or by separate owners.
5. Exempt Activities
A. This Bylaw shall not apply to the following activities:
1. Normal use, maintenance and improvement of land in agricultural use.
2. Maintenance of existing landscaping.
3. Repair or modification of a building that remains within its existing footprint.
4. Construction of a fence that will not alter existing terrain or drainage patterns.
5. Repairs or alterations to any stormwater management facility or practice that poses
a threat to public health, safety, or the environment.
6. Emergency work associated with accidents, spills or releases of oil or hazardous
wastes, or natural disasters.
7. Repair or maintenance of a sewage disposal system when required by the Board of
Health for protection of public health, provided the post-repair condition drainage is
similar or more effective than the pre-repair condition.
8. Any work or projects for which all necessary approvals and permits have been
issued before the effective date of this Bylaw.
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6. Conservation Commission Authority
A. The Commission shall be responsible for issuing a Stormwater Permit.
B. The Commission may appoint a Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in
stormwater management as its Stormwater Agent to assist the Commission. This
position shall be funded from application and review fees charged to applicants during
the Stormwater Permit and Administrative Approval process.
C. The Commission shall review Stormwater Permit applications, conduct necessary site
inspections and investigations, issue final permits, and monitor and enforce permit
conditions. For Administrative Approval of projects regulated under Section 4.B of this
Stormwater Management Bylaw, the Stormwater Agent may represent the Commission
by conducting site inspections as necessary, issuing a decision based on review, and
monitoring conditions stated in the Administrative Approval.
D. The Commission shall establish (1) Application Fees and (2) Review Fees which are
sufficient to recover the cost for application review including assistance from the
Stormwater Agent. Separate application and review fees shall be established for the
Stormwater Permit process and for the Administrative Approval process which requires
no public hearing. Said fees and charges shall be established by regulations issued by
the Commission.
7. Rules and Regulations
A. The Commission shall adopt and amend Rules and Regulations related to the submittal
requirements and performance standards required to obtain a Stormwater Permit or
Administrative Approval conducted pursuant to this Bylaw. Rules and Regulations shall
be adopted and amended after a public hearing and public comment period. The public
hearing shall be advertised in a newspaper of general local circulation at least seven
days before the hearing date.
B. Other boards, commissions, and departments are encouraged to adopt those Rules and
Regulations by reference.
C. Failure to promulgate such Rules and Regulations shall not have the effect of suspending
or invalidating this Bylaw.
8. Performance Standards
A. The purpose of the Stormwater Permit and Administrative Approval Program shall be to
maintain the post-development runoff characteristics (including peak flow, total volume
of runoff, and water quality of the runoff) for development and redevelopment projects
as equal to or less than the pre-development runoff characteristics.
B. Performance standards for site design, erosion control, stormwater management,
materials, vegetation, and other aspects of developments shall be outlined in the Rules
and Regulations. Performance standards shall include (but are not limited to) standards
for the following:
1. Peak discharge rates and runoff volumes (flooding protection and channel
protection).
2. Recharge volume.
3. Pretreatment and water quality.
4. Erosion control and property damage.
5. Vegetation, site design, and site restoration.
6. Integrity of stream channels, surface water, and aquatic habitats.
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7. Application of Low-Impact Development measures to facilitate the maximum
possible infiltration of precipitation on-site.
C. Applicants shall meet these performance standards and those of the Massachusetts
Stormwater Management Policy (as may be amended), whichever are more stringent.
Submittal Requirements
A. Submittal requirements for a Stormwater Permit, or for Administrative Approval, shall
be as required below and as further defined in the Rules and Regulations.
B. Submittal requirements for a Stormwater Permit shall include (but may not be limited
to) the following:
1. Stormwater management plan stamped by a Professional Engineer certifying post-
development runoff characteristics (including peak flow, total volume of runoff, and
water quality of the runoff) for development and redevelopment projects as equal
to or less than the pre-development runoff characteristics. The plan shall show
proposed grading, description of stormwater management system with map of pre-
and post-development drainage, existing and proposed vegetation, recharge
analysis, hydrologic calculations, and estimated seasonal high groundwater.
2. Abutters list.
3. Erosion control plan.
4. Operations and maintenance plan listing responsible parties, maintenance
agreements, maintenance schedule, and estimated annual budget (including
anticipated sources of funding) for operations and maintenance.
5. Record(s) of stormwater easements.
6. For subdivision applications, a plan showing the building envelope within each
house lot and proposed grading, drainage, and stormwater disposal for each lot.
7. Application and review fees.
C. Submittal requirements for an Administrative Approval shall include (but may not be
limited to) the following:
1. A stormwater management plan stamped by a Professional Engineer describing the
proposed alteration activities and the mitigation measures and best management
practices to be employed to manage stormwater generated by the alteration, and
certifying post-development runoff characteristics (including peak flow, total
volume of runoff, and water quality of the runoff) for development and
redevelopment projects as equal to or less than the pre-development runoff
characteristics. The following additional submittals may be required, but only if
determined necessary by the Commission or their Stormwater Agent to support the
engineer's stormwater Management plan and certification: Plan of proposed
grading, more detailed description and/or drawings of proposed stormwater
management system with map of pre- and post-development drainage, existing and
proposed vegetation, recharge analysis, hydrologic calculations, estimated seasonal
high groundwater, and erosion control plan.
2. Abutters list.
3. Application and review fees.
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10. Application Review
A. Pre-Application Meeting. If a Stormwater Permit or Administrative Approval is required
under Section 4 of this bylaw, then applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a
pre-application meeting with the Commission and/or its Stormwater Agent to review
the proposed development plans at the earliest feasible time.
B. Review and Comment by Town Boards and Departments. Following receipt of a
completed application for Stormwater Permit or for Administrative Approval, the
Commission shall provide the opportunity for review and comments from the Planning
Board, Board of Health, Sewer Commission, Water Commission, Building Inspector and
Department of Public Works. Failure by these other Town Boards or Departments to
make recommendations within fourteen days of receipt shall be deemed lack of
opposition.
C. Stormwater Permit. If a Stormwater Permit application is filed, then the review process
shall include a public hearing held by the Commission in conjunction with public
hearings held for other aspects of the project when practicable. The Commission shall
hold a separate hearing for the stormwater permit application if necessary. If a
separate hearing is required, then written notice shall be given, at the expense of the
applicant, in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town at least seven (7) working
days prior to the hearing; and the Commission shall also give written notice of the
hearing to all abutters, as that term may be defined by the Commission, also at least
seven (7) working days prior to the hearing. Such notice shall be given in the form and
manner that the Commission shall prescribe.
1. The Commission shall commence the public hearing within twenty-one (21)
calendar days from the receipt of a complete application and shall issue its permit,
denial or determination in writing within twenty-one (21) calendar days after the
close of said public hearing. The Commission shall have the authority to continue
any hearing to a date certain announced at the hearing, for reasons stated at the
hearing, which may include receipt of additional information offered by the
applicant or others, information and plans required of the applicant deemed
necessary by the Commission in its discretion, or comments and recommendations
of other Town boards and officials.
2. After review of the Stormwater Permit application, circulation to other boards, and
public hearing, the Commission may take one of the following actions within
twenty-one days after closing the public hearing:
a. Approve the application and issue a Stormwater Permit if it finds that the
proposed plan will protect water resources and meets the objectives and
requirements of this Bylaw.
b. Approve the application and issue a Stormwater Permit with conditions,
modifications, or restrictions as necessary to ensure protection of water
resources or to meet the objectives of this Bylaw.
c. Disapprove the application and deny a permit if it finds the proposed plan will
not protect water resources or fails to meet the objectives of this Bylaw; or if it
finds that the applicant has not submitted information sufficient for the
Commission to make such a determination.
3. A decision by the Commission shall be final. Appeal should be to a court of
competent jurisdiction pursuant to applicable law. The remedies listed in this Bylaw
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are not exclusive of other remedies available under applicable federal, state, or local
law.
D. Administrative Approval. The Administrative Approval process shall require notification
of abutters, as that term may be defined by the Commission, but \n\\\ not require a
public hearing and may be conducted by the Stormv^/ater Agent acting on behalf of the
Commission. After completing a review and after circulating the application to other
boards, the Commission or its Stormwater Agent may take one of the following actions
within twenty-one (21) calendar days of receiving a complete application:
1. Approve the application if it finds that the proposed plan will protect water
resources and meets the objectives and requirements of this Bylaw.
2. Approve the application with conditions, modifications, or restrictions as necessary
to ensure protection of water resources or to meet the objectives of this Bylaw.
3. Disapprove the application and require submission of a Stormwater Permit to the
Commission.
4. Disapprove the application if it finds the proposed plan will not protect water
resources or fails to meet the objectives of this Bylaw; or if it finds that the applicant
has not submitted information sufficient for the Commission or its Stormwater
Agent to make such a determination.
5. A decision by the Commission or its Stormwater Agent shall be final. A decision by
the Stormwater Agent made under this Bylaw shall be reviewable by the
Commission if an appeal of the decision is filed with the Town Clerk within twenty
days thereof, and if the applicant files with such appeal a complete application for a
Stormwater Permit.
11. Site Inspection
Submittal of the Stormwater Permit or Administrative Approval application shall grant the
Commission and its agents with permission to enter the site for inspection.
12. Surety
For projects requiring a Stormwater Permit under 4.A, the Commission may require the posting
of a surety bond until work is completed.
13. Enforcement
A. The Commission shall enforce this Bylaw with violation notices, administrative orders
and enforcement orders, and may pursue all civil and criminal remedies for such
violations. Mechanisms and procedures for enforcement shall be detailed in Rules and
Regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to this Bylaw.
B. Any person who violates any provision of this Article, regulations thereunder, or permits
issued thereunder, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred ($100) dollars. Each day
or portion thereof during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense,
and each provision of the bylaw, regulations or permit violated shall constitute a
separate offense.
C. Non-criminal disposition. As an alternative to criminal prosecution or civil action, the
Commission may elect to utilize the non-criminal disposition procedure set forth in
M.G.L Ch. 40, § 21D and Section 1(h) of the Town's General Bylaws. The penalty for
violation shall be $100. Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or continues
shall constitute a separate offence.
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14. Severability
If any provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this Bylaw shall be held invalid for any reason,
all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
MOVED that the Tov\/n amend the General Bylaws by adding the following new Article XV:
COHASSET STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BYLAW
1. Authority
This Bylaw is adopted under authority granted by the Home Rule Amendment of the
Massachusetts Constitution, the Home Rule statutes, and pursuant to the federal Clean Water
Act, 33 U. S. C. §§ 1251-1386 (the "Act") and regulations issued pursuant to the Act which are
found at 40 CFR 122.34.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this Bylaw is to:
1. Prevent and reduce existing and future flooding.
2. Protect water quality.
3. Increase groundwater recharge.
4. Reduce erosion and sedimentation.
5. Promote environmentally sensitive site design practices.
6. Ensure long-term maintenance of stormwater controls.
7. Help the Town of Cohasset meet federal requirements under Phase II of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
8. Establish the legal authority by which the Town of Cohasset can enforce the provisions of
this Bylaw and accompanying regulations.
3. Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this Bylaw. The
term "alter" shall include, without limitation, the following activities:
1. Changing of pre-existing drainage characteristics, adding impervious area or changing
type of land cover, or changing sedimentation patterns, flow patterns or flood retention
characteristics;
2. Dumping, discharging or filling with any material, or removal of material, which would
alter elevations or change drainage patterns or degrade water quality;
3. Driving of piles, erection, or expansion of buildings or structures of any kind;
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4. Destruction of plant life, including clearing of trees;
5. Any activities, changes or work which may cause or tend to contribute to pollution of any
body of water or groundwater.
4. Regulated Activities
A. Regulated Activities RequirinR a Stormwater Permit. The following activities, developments
or redevelopments require the issuance of a full Stormwater Permit by the Conservation
Commission (the "Commission") after the filing by the Applicant of a full application and full
review by the Commission through a public hearing:
1. Any activity that will alter 5,000 square feet or more of land.
2. Any construction or development activity on an undeveloped parcel of any size that will
increase the impervious surface area, or increase the amount or rate of runoff from the
parcel.
3. Any development or redevelopment of Land Uses with Higher Potential Pollutant Loads as
defined in the IVIassachusetts Stormwater Management Policy, which include, for
example:
a. auto salvage yards (auto recycler facilities)
b. auto fueling facilities (gas stations)
c. exterior fleet storage areas (cars, buses, trucks, public works equipment)
d. exterior vehicle service, maintenance and equipment cleaning areas
e. commercial parking lots
f. road salt storage and loading areas
g. commercial nurseries
h. outdoor storage and loading/unloading of hazardous substances
i. marinas (service, painting and hull maintenance areas)
B. Regulated Activities Requiring Administrative Approval. The following activities, which are
smaller than activities requiring a full Stormwater Permit, shall require approval under an
Administrative Approval process by the Commission or its Stormwater Agent:
1. Any activity that will result in a net increase in impervious surface area of more than 500
square feet of land but which will alter less than 5,000 square feet of land.
2. Any replacement of an existing building with a new building of more than 500 square feet.
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C. Regulated Activities Completed in Phases Requiring a Stormwater Permit or Administrative
Approval:
1. Activities that are completed in phases, such as subdivision developments and phased
commercial developments which could be reasonably expected to alter more than the
thresholds in 4.A and 4.B shall require a Stormwater Permit or Administrative Approval prior
to beginning construction, even if the planned alteration is conducted over separate phases
and/or by separate owners.
5. Exempt Activities
A. This Bylaw shall not apply to the following activities:
1. Normal use, maintenance and improvement of land in agricultural use.
2. Maintenance of existing landscaping.
3. Repair or modification of a building that remains within its existing footprint.
4. Construction of a fence that will not alter existing terrain or drainage patterns.
5. Repairs or alterations to any stormwater management facility or practice that poses a
threat to public health, safety, or the environment.
6. Emergency work associated with accidents, spills or releases of oil or hazardous wastes, or
natural disasters.
7. Repair or maintenance of a sewage disposal system when required by the Board of Health
for protection of public health, provided the post-repair condition drainage is similar or
more effective than the pre-repair condition.
8. Any work or projects for which all necessary approvals and permits have been issued
before the effective date of this Bylaw.
6. Conservation Commission Authority
A. The Commission shall be responsible for issuing a Stormwater Permit.
B. The Commission may appoint a Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in stormwater
management as its Stormwater Agent to assist the Commission. This position shall be funded
from application and review fees charged to applicants during the Stormwater Permit and
Administrative Approval process.
C. The Commission shall review Stormwater Permit applications, conduct necessary site
inspections and investigations, issue final permits, and monitor and enforce permit conditions.
For Administrative Approval of projects regulated under Section 4.B of this Stormwater
Management Bylaw, the Stormwater Agent may represent the Commission by conducting site
inspections as necessary, issuing a decision based on review, and monitoring conditions stated
in the Administrative Approval.
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D. The Commission shall establish (1) Application Fees and (2) Review Fees which are sufficient
to recover the cost for application review including assistance from the Stormwater Agent.
Separate application and review fees shall be established for the Stormwater Permit process
and for the Administrative Approval process which requires no public hearing. Said fees and
charges shall be established by regulations issued by the Commission.
7. Rules and Regulations
A. The Commission shall adopt and amend Rules and Regulations related to the submittal
requirements and performance standards required to obtain a Stormwater Permit or
Administrative Approval conducted pursuant to this Bylaw. Rules and Regulations shall be
adopted and amended after a public hearing and public comment period. The public hearing
shall be advertised in a newspaper of general local circulation at least seven days before the
hearing date.
B. Other boards, commissions, and departments are encouraged to adopt those Rules and
Regulations by reference.
C. Failure to promulgate such Rules and Regulations shall not have the effect of suspending
or invalidating this Bylaw.
8. Performance Standards
A. The purpose of the Stormwater Permit and Administrative Approval Program shall be to
maintain the post-development runoff characteristics (including peak flow, total volume of
runoff, and water quality of the runoff) for development and redevelopment projects as equal
to or less than the pre-development runoff characteristics.
B. Performance standards for site design, erosion control, stormwater management,
materials, vegetation, and other aspects of developments shall be outlined in the Rules and
Regulations. Performance standards shall include (but are not limited to) standards for the
following:
1. Peak discharge rates and runoff volumes (flooding protection and channel protection).
2. Recharge volume.
3. Pretreatment and water quality.
4. Erosion control and property damage.
5. Vegetation, site design, and site restoration.
6. Integrity of stream channels, surface water, and aquatic habitats.
7. Application of Low-Impact Development measures to facilitate the maximum possible
infiltration of precipitation on-site.
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C. Applicants shall meet these performance standards and those of the Massachusetts
Stormwater Management Policy (as may be amended), whichever are more stringent.
9. Submittal Requirements
A. Submittal requirements for a Stormwater Permit, or for Administrative Approval, shall be
as required below and as further defined in the Rules and Regulations.
B. Submittal requirements for a Stormwater Permit shall include (but may not be limited to)
the following:
1. Stormwater management plan stamped by a Professional Engineer certifying post-
development runoff characteristics (including peak flow, total volume of runoff, and water
quality of the runoff) for development and redevelopment projects as equal to or less
than the pre-development runoff characteristics. The plan shall show proposed grading,
description of stormwater management system with map of pre- and post-development
drainage, existing and proposed vegetation, recharge analysis, hydrologic calculations, and
estimated seasonal high groundwater.
2. Abutters list.
3. Erosion control plan.
4. Operations and maintenance plan listing responsible parties, maintenance agreements,
maintenance schedule, and estimated annual budget (including anticipated sources of
funding) for operations and maintenance.
5. Record(s) of stormwater easements.
6. For subdivision applications, a plan showing the building envelope within each house lot
and proposed grading, drainage, and stormwater disposal for each lot.
7. Application and review fees.
C. Submittal requirements for an Administrative Approval shall include (but may not be
limited to) the following:
1. A stormwater management plan stamped by a Professional Engineer describing the
proposed alteration activities and the mitigation measures and best management
practices to be employed to manage stormwater generated by the alteration, and
certifying post-development runoff characteristics (including peak flow, total volume of
runoff, and water quality of the runoff) for development and redevelopment projects as
equal to or less than the pre-development runoff characteristics. The following additional
submittals may be required, but only if determined necessary by the Commission or their
Stormwater Agent to support the engineer's stormwater Management plan and
certification: Plan of proposed grading, more detailed description and/or drawings of
proposed stormwater management system with map of pre- and post-development
drainage, existing and proposed vegetation, recharge analysis, hydrologic calculations,
estimated seasonal high groundwater, and erosion control plan.
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2. Abutters list.
3. Application and review fees.
10. Application Review
A. Pre-Application Meeting. If a Stormwater Permit or Administrative Approval is required
under Section 4 of this bylaw, then applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a pre-
application meeting with the Commission and/or its Stormwater Agent to review the proposed
development plans at the earliest feasible time.
B. Review and Comment by Town Boards and Departments. Following receipt of a
completed application for Stormwater Permit or for Administrative Approval, the Commission
shall provide the opportunity for review and comments from the Planning Board, Board of
Health, Sewer Commission, Water Commission, Building Inspector and Department of Public
Works. Failure by these other Town Boards or Departments to make recommendations within
fourteen days of receipt shall be deemed lack of opposition.
C. Stormwater Permit. If a Stormwater Permit application is filed, then the review process
shall include a public hearing held by the Commission in conjunction with public hearings held
for other aspects of the project when practicable. The Commission shall hold a separate hearing
for the stormwater permit application if necessary. If a separate hearing is required, then
written notice shall be given, at the expense of the applicant, in a newspaper of general
circulation in the Town at least seven (7) working days prior to the hearing; and the Commission
shall also give written notice of the hearing to all abutters, as that term may be defined by the
Commission, also at least seven (7) working days prior to the hearing. Such notice shall be given
in the form and manner that the Commission shall prescribe.
1. The Commission shall commence the public hearing within twenty-one (21) calendar days
from the receipt of a complete application and shall issue its permit, denial or
determination in writing within twenty-one (21) calendar days after the close of said
public hearing. The Commission shall have the authority to continue any hearing to a date
certain announced at the hearing, for reasons stated at the hearing, which may include
receipt of additional information offered by the applicant or others, information and plans
required of the applicant deemed necessary by the Commission in its discretion, or
comments and recommendations of other Town boards and officials.
2. After review of the Stormwater Permit application, circulation to other boards, and public
hearing, the Commission may take one of the following actions within twenty-one days
after closing the public hearing:
a. Approve the application and issue a Stormwater Permit if it finds that the proposed plan
will protect water resources and meets the objectives and requirements of this Bylaw.
b. Approve the application and issue a Stormwater Permit with conditions, modifications,
or restrictions as necessary to ensure protection of water resources or to meet the
objectives of this Bylaw.
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c. Disapprove the application and deny a permit if it finds the proposed plan will not
protect water resources or fails to meet the objectives of this Bylaw; or if it finds that
the applicant has not submitted information sufficient for the Commission to make such
a determination.
3. A decision by the Commission shall be final. Appeal should be to a court of competent
jurisdiction pursuant to applicable law. The remedies listed in this Bylaw are not exclusive
of other remedies available under applicable federal, state, or local law.
D. Administrative Approval. The Administrative Approval process shall require notification
of abutters, as that term may be defined by the Commission, but will not require a public
hearing and may be conducted by the Stormwater Agent acting on behalf of the Commission.
After completing a review and after circulating the application to other boards, the Commission
or its Stormwater Agent may take one of the following actions within twenty-one (21) calendar
days of receiving a complete application:
1. Approve the application if it finds that the proposed plan will protect water resources and
meets the objectives and requirements of this Bylaw.
2. Approve the application with conditions, modifications, or restrictions as necessary to
ensure protection of water resources or to meet the objectives of this Bylaw.
3. Disapprove the application and require submission of a Stormwater Permit application to
the Commission.
4. Disapprove the application if it finds the proposed plan will not protect water resources or
fails to meet the objectives of this Bylaw; or if it finds that the applicant has not submitted
information sufficient for the Commission or its Stormwater Agent to make such a
determination.
5. A decision by the Commission or its Stormwater Agent shall be final. A decision by the
Stormwater Agent made under this Bylaw shall be reviewable by the Commission if an
appeal of the decision is filed with the Town Clerk within twenty days thereof, and if the
applicant files with such appeal a complete application for a Stormwater Permit.
11. Site Inspection
Submittal of the Stormwater Permit or Administrative Approval application shall grant the
Commission and its agents with permission to enter the site for inspection.
12. Surety
For projects requiring a Stormwater Permit under 4.A, the Commission may require the posting
of a surety bond until work is completed.
13. Enforcement
A. The Commission shall enforce this Bylaw with violation notices, administrative orders and
enforcement orders, and may pursue all civil and criminal remedies for such violations.
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Mechanisms and procedures for enforcement shall be detailed in Rules and Regulations adopted
by the Commission pursuant to this Bylaw.
B. Any person who violates any provision of this Article, regulations thereunder, or permits
issued thereunder, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred ($100) dollars. Each day or
portion thereof during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and each
provision of the bylaw, regulations or permit violated shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Non-criminal disposition. As an alternative to criminal prosecution or civil action, the
Commission may elect to utilize the non-criminal disposition procedure set forth in M.G.L Ch.
40, § 21D and Section 1(h) of the Town's General Bylaws. The penalty for violation shall be $100.
Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate
offence.
14. Severability
If any provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this Bylaw shall be held invalid for any reason,
all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Motion adopted.
Article 25; Citizens Petition - Operation of Leaf Blowers Bylaw
Proposed Bylaw: To limit gas and gas-generated electric leaf-blower usage to the following
hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm. Violation of this ordinance will result in the assessment
of a two hundred fine upon the offending property owner
NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS
Doris Mandeville 25 Oak St. Walter Ross 159 So. Main St
Kristin Norton 320 No. Main St. Lorraine Cunningham 11 Oak St.
S. Woodworth Chittick 98 So. Main St. Davenport Crocker 79 Spring St.
James Porter 1 94 So. Main St. George MacCleave 9 James Ln.
Robert Sweeney 15 James Ln. Mary Louise Clark Slotnick 190 So. Main St
MOVED, that the following bylaw be inserted into the General Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset
as section 42, "Noise from Leaf Blowers" of Article VII ("Safety and Public Order", as follows:
Section 42, Noise from Leaf Blowers
(a) No property owner shall operate, nor allow others to operate on his or her property. Gas -
Powered, and Gas or Diesel - Generated Electric Leaf Blowers, as defined hereinafter, other than
during the following hours: weekly, Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(b) Definitions
'Gas - Powered Leaf Blowers' are defined as portable power equipment that is powered by a self
- contained fuel combustion engine and used in any landscape, maintenance, construction,
property repair, or property maintenance for the purpose of blowing, dispersing, redistributing
dust, dirt, leaves, grass clippings, cuttings and trimmings from trees and shrubs, or other debris.
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'Gas or Diesel - Generated Electric Leaf Blowers' are defined as portable power equipment that
is powered by any free - standing, exterior generator that converts gas or diesel fuel into
electricity, and used in any landscape, maintenance, construction, property repair, or property
maintenance for the purpose of blowing, dispersing, or redistributing dust, dirt, leaves, grass
clippings, cuttings and trimmings from trees and shrubs, or other debris.
(c) Notice
of the provisions of this bylaw, including penalties for violations of such provisions and the
effective date thereof, shall be posted in all stores selling leaf blowers of any kind, and in all
businesses selling landscape, maintenance, construction, property repair or maintenance tools
or material. Notice of this bylaw shall also be conspicuously displayed at the Town Hall, and at
the Cohasset Public Library.
(d) Violations
Each instance in which a property owner operates or allows the operation of a Gas - Powered, or
Gas or Diesel - Generated Electric Leaf Blower as defined in this bylaw, upon his or her property
shall constitute a separate violation of this ordinance.
(e) Effective date
The provisions of this bylaw shall become effective on and after January 1, 2009.
(f) Enforcement
The provisions of this bylaw shall be enforced by the town of Cohasset police, who may utilize
non criminal ticketing for the violation of this bylaw pursuant to Cohasset General Bylaws
Article I General Provisions, section 1(h).
(g) Penalties
First offense: warning to the owner and/or operator.
Second and subsequent offenses: $200 penalty, to be levied upon the property owner.
Motion defeated.
It was moved and seconded at 4 p.m. that this meeting stand adjourned to Saturday, April 5,
2008 for the election of town officers.
A True Record, ATTEST:
Marion L Douglas, Town Clerk
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ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION - TOWN OF COHASSET
APRIL 5, 2008
The polls opened at 8 a.m. and closed at 6 p.m.
Total Voters — 873 ; Per Cent - 17. Absentee Voters - Pre. 1 - 19; Pre. 2 - 18 .
Total of absentees was 37.
Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Marion L. Douglas at 7:45 a.m. were as follows:
Carol St. Pierre
Kathleen Rhodes
Debra Krupczak
Katharine Lincoln
Grace Tuckerman
Michael Patrolia
Ellen Warner
Nancy Barrett
Roger Whitley
James Contis
Alison Krupczak
Katherine Whitley
Jody Doyle
Selectmen for Three Years (2)
Frederick R. Koed
Karen M. Quigley
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Total
330
318
648
333
304
637
10
12
22
217
222
439
890
856
1746
Moderator for Three Years (1)
Daniel S. Evans
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
375
315
690
1
1
2
69
112
181
445
428
873
Town Clerk for Three Years (1)
Marion L. Douglas
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
371
355
726
0
1
1
24
22
146
445
428
873
School Committee for Three Years (1)
Alfred Slanetz
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Total
329
261
590
5
10
15
111
157
268
445
428
873
107
Trustees Paul Pratt Memorial Library for Three Years (3)
Sheila S. Evans
Rodney M. Hobson
MaryLou Lawrence
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Assessor for Three Years (1)
Mary E. Granville
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Board of Health for Three Years (1)
Robin M. Lawrence
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Planning Board for Five Years (1)
Charles A. Samuelson
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Planning Board for Three Years
to fill an unexpired term (1)
Clark H. Brewer
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
344
297
641
343
308
651
328
289
617
1
1
2
319
389
708
1335
1284
2619
325
292
617
2
0
2
120
135
255
445
428
873
341
308
649
2
0
2
102
120
222
445
428
873
315
275
590
0
1
1
130
152
282
445
428
873
317
277
594
0
0
0
128
151
279
445
428
873
108
Recreation Commission for Five Years (1)
Roseanne M. McMorris
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Recreation Commission for Two Years
to fill an unexpired term (1)
Write-ins
Abigail Alves
Susan Kent
Blanks
Total
Sewer Commission for Three Years (1)
James A. Dow
Wayne Sawchuk
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Water Commission for Three Years (1)
Glenn A. Pratt
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
The polls closed at 6 p.m. and the results were declared at 7:00 p.m.
A True Record, ATTEST:
Marion L Douglas
Town Clerk
278
270
548
31
24
55
136
134
270
445
428
873
89
72
161
37
26
63
319
330
649
445
428
873
202
200
402
223
219
442
0
1
1
465
436
901
890
856
1746
346
333
679
6
1
7
93
94
187
445
428
873
109
STATE PRIMARY - SEPTEMBER 16. 2008
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m.
Total Voters -. Democrats - 344; Republicans - 64.
Percent voted - 8.
Absentees - Pre. 1 - D - 7, R - 4; Pre. 2 - D - 13, R - 4.
Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Marion Douglas, at 6:45 a.m. were as follows:
Carol St. Pierre
Grace Tuckerman
Nancy Barrett
Katherine Lincoln
Katherine Whitley
Michael Patrolia
Debra Krupczak
Jody Doyle
Kathleen Rhodes
James Contis
Roger Whitley
Democratic Party
Senator in Congress
Pre. 1
Pre. 2
Total
John F. Kerry
Edward J. O'Reilly
Blanks
Write-ins/Scattering
Total
96
61
2
0
159
115
69
1
0
185
211
130
0
0
344
Representative in Congress
William D. Delahunt
Blanks
Write-ins/Scattering
Total
111
46
2
159
135
49
1
185
246
95
3
344
110
Councillor (1)
Pre. 1
Christopher A. lannella, Jr.
57
Stephen F. Flynn
49
Robert L. Toomey, Jr.
10
Blank
42
Write-ins/Scattering
1
Total
159
Pre. 2 Total
69 126
64 113
16 26
36 78
0 1
185 344
Senator in General Court
Blanks 135 160 295
Write-ins/Scattering M 25 49
Total 159 185 344
Representative in General Court
Garrett J. Bradley 113 153 266
Blanks 45 32 77
Write-ins/Scattering 3 0 3
Total 159 185 344
Register of Probate
Patrick W. McDermott 87 113 200
Blanks 69 72 141
Write-ins/Scattering 3 0 3
Total 159 185 344
County Treasurer
Joseph A. Connolly 94 116 210
Blanks 65 69 134
Write-ins/Scattering 0 0 0
Total 159 185 344
111
County Commissioner
John M. Gillis 82 108 190
Francis W. O'Brien 73 96 169
Blanks 163 166 329
Write-ins/Scattering Q 0 0
Total 318 370 688
Republican Party Pre. 1 Pre. 2 Total
Senator in Congress
Jeffrey K. Beatty 27 30 57
Blanks 4 3 7
Write-ins/Scattering 0 0 1
Total 31 33 66
Representative in Congress
Blanks 28 26 54
Write-ins/Scattering 3 7 10
Total 31 33 66
Councillor (1)
Write-ins/Scattering 2 4 6
Blanks 29 29 58
Total 31 33 66
Senator in General Court
Robert L Hedlund, Jr. 30 33 63
Blanks 10 1
Write-ins/Scattering 0 0 0
Total 31 33 66
112
Representative in General Court
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
Pre. 1
3
28
31
Pre. 2
7
26
33
Total
10
54
66
Register of Probate
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
County Treasurer
Write-ins/Scattering
Blanks
Total
County Commissioner
Thomas E. Gorman
Blanks
Write-ins/Scattering
Total
3
28
31
3
28
31
27
34
1
31
6
ZZ
33
8
25
33
26
38
2
33
The Green Rainbow Party did not receive any votes or any v^/rite-ins.
The Working Families Party did not receive any votes or any write-ins.
The polls closed at 8 p.m. and the results were declared at 8:30 p.m.
A True Copy, Attest:
Marion Douglas, Town Clerk
9
55
66
11
53
66
53
72
3
66
113
November 4. 2008 -- State Election
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. The total number of registered voters was 5381.
The total number that actually voted was 4629. The total absentee voters were 526 for Pre. 1 -
269 and for Pre. 2-257.
Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk, Marion L. Douglas at 6:45 a.m. were as follows:
Carol St. Pierre
Katherine Lincoln
Kathleen Rhodes
Gail Collins
Grace Tuckerman
Jody Doyle
James Contis
Roger Whitley
Susan Loring
Nancy Barrett
James Carroll
Debra Krupczak
Sandra Murray
Patricia Ranney
James Carroll
Carolyn Contis
Katherine Whitley
Michael Patrolia
Electors of President/Vice President
(Vote for One)
Baldwin & Castle
Barr & Root
McCain & Palin
McKinney & Clemente
Nader & Gonzalez
Obama & Biden
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
Prel
Pre 2
Total
0
2
0
11
10
21
1109
1047
2156
2
2
4
9
13
22
1221
1162
2383
9
12
21
8
12
20
2369
2260
4629
Senator in Congress
John F. Kerry
Jeffrey K. Beatty
Robert J. Underwood
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
1257
1203
2460
1010
950
1960
35
51
86
0
5
5
62
51
118
2369
2260
4629
114
Representative in Congress
William Delahunt
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
1648
40
681
2369
1637
41
582
2260
3285
81
1263
4629
Councillor
Christopher A. lanella, Jr.
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
1421
26
922
2369
1454
20
786
2260
2875
46
1708
4629
Senator in General Court
Robert L Hedlund
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
1777
26
566
2369
1753
24
483
2260
3530
50
1049
4629
Representative in General Court
Garrett J. Bradley
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
1689
24
656
2369
1710
25
525
2260
3300
49
1181
4629
Register of Probate
Patrick W. McDermott
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
1417
14
927
2369
1423
22
815
2260
2840
37
1752
4629
County Treasurer
Joseph A. Connolly
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total
1413
16
940
2369
1419
17
824
2269
2832
33
1764
4629
115
810
856
1666
668
753
1421
862
768
1630
531
488
1019
2
5
7
1865
1650
3515
County Commissioner
John M. Gillis
Francis W. O'Brien
Thomas E. Gorman
Michael F.Walsh
Scattering (write-ins)
Blanks
Total 4738 4520 9258
QUESTION 1: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the
House of Representatives before May 6, 2008?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for all
categories of taxable income for the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2009, and would
eliminate the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010.
The personal income tax applies to income received or gain realized by individuals and
married couples, by estates of deceased persons, by certain trustees and other fiduciaries, by
persons who are partners in and receive income from partnerships, by corporate trusts, and by
persons who receive income as shareholders of "S corporations" as defined under federal tax
law. The proposed law would not affect the tax due on income or gain realized in a tax year
beginning before January 1, 2009.
The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid, the other parts
would stay in effect.
A VfS yOJE would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for the tax year beginning
on January 1, 2009, and would eliminate the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1,
2010.
A NO VOTE \AJOu\d make no change in state income tax laws.
YES
NO
Blanks
Total
953
892
1845
1369
1314
2683
42
54
101
2369
2260
4629
116
QUESTION 2: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the
House of Representatives before May S, 2008?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or
less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced by issuing citations, and
would exclude information regarding this civil offense from the state's criminal record
information system. Offenders age 18 or older would be subject to forfeiture of the marijuana
plus a civil penalty of $100. Offenders under the age of 18 would be subject to the same
forfeiture and, if they complete a drug awareness program within one year of the offense, the
same $100 penalty.
Offenders under 18 and their parents or legal guardian would be notified of the offense
and the option for the offender to complete a drug awareness program developed by the state
Department of Youth Services. Such programs would include ten hours of community service
and at least four hours of instruction or group discussion concerning the use and abuse of
marijuana and other drugs and emphasizing early detection and prevention of substance abuse.
The penalty for offenders under 18 who fail to complete such a program within one year
could be increased to as much as $1,000, unless the offender showed an inability to pay, an
inability to participate in such a program, or the unavailability of such a program. Such an
offender's parents could also be held liable for the increased penalty. Failure by an offender
under 17 to complete such a program could also be a basis for a delinquency proceeding.
The proposed law would define possession of one ounce or less of marijuana as
Including possession of one ounce or less of tetrahydrocannibinol ("THC"), or having
metabolized products of marijuana or THC in one's body.
Under the proposed law, possessing an ounce or less of marijuana could not be grounds
for state or local government entities imposing any other penalty, sanction, or disqualification,
such as denying student financial aid, public housing, public financial assistance including
unemployment benefits, the right to operate a motor vehicle, or the opportunity to serve as a
foster or adoptive parent. The proposed law would allow local ordinances or bylaws that
prohibit the public use of marijuana, and would not affect existing laws, practices, or policies
concerning operating a motor vehicle or taking other actions while under the influence of
marijuana, unlawful possession of prescription forms of marijuana, or selling, manufacturing, or
trafficking in marijuana.
The money received from the new civil penalties would go to the city or town where the
offense occurred.
A YES VOTE would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of
marijuana with a new system of civil penalties.
A NO l/OTf would make no change in state criminal laws concerning possession of marijuana.
YES
NO
Blanks
Total
1494
1492
2986
856
727
1572
30
41
21
2369
2260
4629
117
QUESTION 3: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the
House of Representatives before May 6, 2008?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would prohibit any dog racing or racing meeting in Massachusetts
where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occurs.
The State Racing Commission would be prohibited from accepting or approving any application
or request for racing dates for dog racing.
Any person violating the proposed law could be required to pay a civil penalty of not
less than $20,000 to the Commission. The penalty would be used for the Commission's
administrative purposes, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature. All existing parts of
the chapter of the state's General Laws concerning dog and horse racing meetings would be
interpreted as if they did not refer to dogs.
These changes would take effect January 1, 2010. The proposed law states that if any of
its parts were declared invalid, the other parts would stay in effect.
A YES VOTE would prohibit dog races on which betting or wagering occurs, effective January 1,
2010.
A NO \/OTf would make no change in the laws governing dog racing.
YES
NO
Blanks
Total
QUESTION 4: THIS QUESTION IS NOT BINDING
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that
would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future
onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?
YES
NO
Blanks
Total
Polls closed at 8 p.m. and the results were declared at 9:15 p.m.
A True Record, ATTEST:
Marion L. Douglas
Town Clerk
1396
1206
2602
910
976
1886
63
23.
141
2369
2260
4629
1816
1736
3552
353
326
679
200
198
398
2369
2260
4629
118
INDEX SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Article # Description of Article
1 Amendments to Fy09 Budget. Unanimous
2 Union contracts & other salary adjustments. Unanimous
3 Capital improvements budget. Unanimous
4 Community Preservation Committee - Open Space & recreation
plan. Unanimous.
5 Release of easements & right of way. Unanimous.
6 Conservation restrictions for open space. Unanimous.
7 Jerusalem Road Wall & Roadv\/ay. Unanimous.
8 Town Hall restoration project. Unanimous.
9 Fundingfor alternative energy options. Unanimous.
10 Zoning bylaw reconciliation. Unanimous.
11 Grant of easement for gas line - parcel 89 on assessor map 27.
Unanimous.
12 Jacobs Meadow culvert repair & upgrade. Unanimous.
13 Turf field & track at Clark Chatterton Athletic Complex. Adopted by
required 2/3's.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008
At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Cohasset High School
Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as
follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Marion L. Douglas at 6:30 p.m. were Carol St. Pierre,
Sandra Murray, Abigail Alves, Debra Krupczak and James Carroll. Tellers were appointed and
sworn in by the Moderator, Daniel Evans.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at
that time. The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled for Precinct 1 - 174; and
Precinct 2 - 104 for a total of 278 voters.
It was voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of
Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order. Citizens recited the
pledge of allegiance.
ARTICLE 1:
AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL 2009 OPERATING BUDGET
To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend, modify, increase or decrease, or
otherwise, to balance the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March
29, 2008 Annual Town Meeting, including proposed revised appropriations and any additional
sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or
transfer from available funds or otherwise, for the payment of the salaries and compensation,
expenses, equipment, and outlays, capital and otherwise, of the several Town departments, for
the current fiscal year, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) be hereby appropriated to add to and increase
the amounts voted pursuant to Article 3 of the March 29, 2008 Annual Town Meeting as
adjusted as set forth below, and to fund such appropriation the amount of Twenty Thousand
Dollars ($20,000) be raised from taxation and other general revenues of the Town:
Appropriation/Account
Original
Appropriation
Proposed
Appropriation
Revised
Increase
Unemployment
General Expenses
$20,000
$40,000
$20,000
And further that the amounts appropriated pursuant to Article 3 of the March 29, 2008 Annual
Town Meeting be reduced by the amount of Five Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty
Seven Dollars ($506,187) as a result of the decreases listed below.
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Original Proposed Revised
Appropriation/Account Appropriation Appropriation (Decrease)
Debt Service -Excluded Principal $1,885,920 $1,609,820 ($276,100)
Debt Service -Excluded Interest $1,114,548 $ 884,461 ($230,087)
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 2: UNION CONTRACTS & OTHER SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,
and/or transfer from available funds, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town
Manager, to fund the FY09 cost items of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town,
represented by the Board of Selectmen, and the Fire Department employees represented by
Local 2804, Cohasset Permanent Firefighters, the Police Department employees represented by
the New England Police Benevolent Association, AFL-CIO, the civilian dispatch employees
represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 25, the Library employees represented by SEIU Local
888, Clerical employees represented by SEIU Local 888, in accordance with Chapter 150E of the
General laws, and to fund salary adjustments for non-union and employees with individual
employment contracts, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the sum of Ninety Six Thousand Dollars ($96,000) be appropriated to fund the FY
09 cost items of certain collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Chapter 150E of
the General Laws, and to fund salary adjustments for non union employees and employees with
individual employment contracts, as follows:
Civilian Dispatchers represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 25 $6,500
Library employees represented by SEIU Local 888 $11,500
Clerical employees represented by SEIU Local 888 $13,000
Salary adjustments for non-union and employees with individual employment contracts as set
forth in a schedule on file with the office of the Town Clerk $65,000
And to fund this appropriation. Ninety Six Thousand Dollars ($96,000) be raised from the FY 09
tax levy and other general revenues of the Town.
And further that the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($104,000) be appropriated to
the Town Manager's Personal Services budget to add to and increase the amounts voted
pursuant to Article 3 of the March 29, 2008 Annual Town Meeting to a new total of $229,000,
for the purpose of future funding of currently unresolved collective bargaining agreements for
FY09; and to fund this appropriation, One Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($104,000) be raised
from the FY 09 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 3: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, lease or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to fund various capital
improvements, capital projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards,
commissions and agencies of the town, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED
That One Hundred Sixty Thousand ($160,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the
intention that these funds be available in FY 09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town
Manager for the acquisition of an ambulance and for the Fire Department, and to fund this
appropriation, either of two alternative methods may be employed: (i) the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow One Hundred Sixty Thousand
($160,000) Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts General
Laws, as amended, and to issue bonds an notes of the Town, therefore, such borrowing to be a
general obligation of the Town, or (ii) the Town Manager, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen is authorized to enter into a lease/purchase agreement for said ambulance for a
period not to exceed five years; and
That Thirty Thousand ($30,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the intention that these
funds be available in FY09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town Manager for the acquisition
of a command vehicle for the Fire Department; and that to fund this appropriation, the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow Thirty
Thousand ($30,000) Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts
General Laws, as amended, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town, therefore, such
borrowing to be a general obligation of the Town, or (ii) the Town Manager, with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen is authorized to enter into a lease/purchase agreement for said
command vehicle for a period not to exceed three years; and
That Twenty Nine Thousand ($29,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the intention that
these funds be available in FY09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town Manager for the
acquisition of a police cruiser for the Police Department; and that to fund this appropriation, the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow Twenty
Nine Thousand ($29,000) Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the
Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, and to issue bonds an notes of the Town, therefore,
such borrowing to be a general obligation of the Town, or (ii) the Town Manager, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to enter into a lease/purchase agreement for
said police cruiser for a period not to exceed three years; and
That Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the intention that
these funds be available in FY09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town Manager for the
acquisition of a heart monitor/defibrillator for the Fire Department; and that to fund this
appropriation, the sum of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars be transferred from the
Capital Stabilization Fund; and
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That Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the intention that these
funds be available in FY09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town Manager for the acquisition
of a Jaws of Life for the Fire Departnnent; and that to fund this appropriation, the sum of Ten
Thousand ($10,000) Dollars be transferred from the Capital Stabilization Fund; and
That Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the intention that these
funds be available in FY09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town Manager for the acquisition
of public computers for the Library; and that to fund this appropriation, the sum of Ten
Thousand ($10,000) Dollars be transferred from the Capital Stabilization Fund.
A 2/3's vote required.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 4: COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COIVIIVIITTEE
To see what action the Town will take with respect to the recommendations of the Community
Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2009, and to see if the Town will vote to implement any
such recommendation by appropriating a sum or sums of money from the Community
Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, and from any other
source, by raising and appropriating, transferring from available funds, borrowing pursuant to
any applicable statute or borrowing pursuant to any applicable statute for this purpose, and
further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain, or
alternatively to convey, sell or dispose of, such real property interests as may be required by the
Community Preservation Act to implement any such expenditure of community preservation
funds, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED
Recommendation A:
Applicant has withdrawn application for funding of Item A, so no motion will be offered; and
That Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), be hereby appropriated with the intention that
these funds be available in FY 2009 and thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town
Manager, for the purposes of preparing a new and required Open Space and Recreation Plan for
the Town of Cohasset, which shall include the retention of qualified consultant(s) and expert(s)
necessary for the completion of this task, and to meet this appropriation Twelve Thousand
Dollars ($12,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Open Space Sub
Account and Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000) be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Discretionary Account; and That Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) be
hereby appropriated with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal 2009 and
thereafter, which funds are to be expended by the Town Manager for the purposes of
conducting the necessary engineering studies and preparing the engineering drawings for the
restoration of the pond located on Cohasset Common, and to meet this appropriation Fifteen
Thousand Dollars ($15,000) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund Historical
Resources Sub Account.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 5: RELEASE OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF WAY
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, convey, release or
otherwise dispose of all or any portions of the following property and interests formerly held by
the Town's Board of Water Commissioners for the purposes of conveying water throughout the
Town, subject to Massachusetts G.L. 30B:
the 12-foot wide easement located off Nichols Road, granted by Charles O. Smith and Marjorie
M. Smith to the Town pursuant to that certain grant of easement dated May 3, 1955 and
recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 3365, Page 515, and
the 30-foot wide right of way located off 100 Pleasant Street, acquired by the Town pursuant to
that certain instrument of taking dated August 18, 1886 and recorded at the Norfolk County
Registry of Deeds in Book 581, Page 360,
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to sell, convey, release or otherwise dispose
of all or any portions of the following property and interests formerly held by the Town's Board
of Water Commissioners for the purposes of conveying water throughout the Town, subject to
Massachusetts G. L. 30B: the 12-foot wide easement located off Nichols Road, granted by
Charles 0. Smith and Marjorie M. Smith to the Town pursuant to that certain grant of easement
dated May 3, 1955 and recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 3365, Page
515.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 6: CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS FOR OPEN SPACE
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Board of Water
Commissioners to sell, grant or convey or otherwise dispose to the Trustees of Reservations or
to a governmental body of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a non-profit organization
whose mission is to conserve our natural resources a conservation restriction on, easements
over and other lesser interests in the parcels listed below and shown on that certain plan
entitled "Brass Kettle Brook Conservation Area, Cohasset, Massachusetts," dated September 22,
2008, and on file with the Board of Water Commissioners; to grant and reserve to National Grid
(USA), Inc. easements for use of portions of such parcels for the purposes of maintaining poles,
wires, conduits and other facilities and improvements necessary for the transmission of
electricity and intelligence, as shown on that certain plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land off
King Street, Cohasset, MA," dated October 3, 2007 and on file with the Board of Water
Commissioners; and further to petition the General Court for enactment of a Home Rule special
act set forth below and to request the Town's representatives to the General Court to introduce
a Special Act set forth below, and further to authorize the General Court, with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Water Commissioners, to make constructive changes
in language as may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this legislation in
order to secure passage.
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AN ACT APPROVING THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO
GRANT, SELL, CONVEY OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN
LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET ACQUIRED FOR CONSERVATION,
OPEN SPACE AND WATER PROTECTION PURPOSES
Section 1. Pursuant to Article XCVII of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, and notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the
Town of Cohasset, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen and Board of V\/ater Commissioners, is
hereby authorized to grant to the Trustees of Reservations or to a governmental body of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve our natural
resources, a conservation restriction on, easements over and other lesser interests in the parcels listed
below and shown on that certain plan entitled "Brass Kettle Brook Conservation Area, Cohasset,
Massachusetts," dated September 22, 2008, and on file with the Board of Water Commissioners or any
portions thereof, for conservation, open space and water protection purposes; to grant and reserve to
National Grid (USA), Inc. easements for use of portions of such parcels for the purposes of maintaining
poles, wires, conduits and other facilities and improvements necessary for the transmission of electricity
and intelligence, as shown on that certain plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land off King Street, Cohasset,
MA," dated October 3, 2007 and on file with the Board of Water Commissioners, or to take any other
action related thereto.
MAP
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24 Off Riverview Drive 65 1
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25 Off Riverview Drive 65 3
33 Off Riverview Drive 65 4
12 Off King Street 65 5
14 Off Doane Street 65 6
15 Off Doane Street 65 SB
16 Off Doane Street 65 7
16A Off Doane Street 65 8
52 Off Doane Street 65 9
11 Off King Street 65 10
12 Off King Street 65 18
13 Off King Street 65 19
LOCATION
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Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen and/or the Board of Water Commissioners be authorized
to sell, grant or convey or otherwise dispose to the Trustees of Reservations or to a
governmental body of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a non-profit organization whose
mission is to conserve our natural resources a conservation restriction on, easements over and
other lesser interests in the parcels listed below and shown on that certain plan entitled "Brass
Kettle Brook Conservation Area, Cohasset, Massachusetts," dated September 22, 2008, and on
file with the Board of Water Commissioners; to grant to and reserve for National Grid (USA), Inc.
easements for use of portions of such parcels for the purposes of maintaining poles, wires,
conduits and other facilities and improvements necessary for the transmission of electricity and
intelligence, as shown on that certain plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land off King Street,
Cohasset, MA," dated October 3, 2007 and on file with the Board of Water Commissioners; and
further to petition the General Court for enactment of a Home Rule special act set forth below
and to request the Town's representatives to the General Court to introduce a Special Act set
forth below, and further to authorize the General Court, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen and the Board of Water Commissioners, to make constructive changes in language as
may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this legislation in order to
secure its passage.
AN ACT APPROVING THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO
GRANT, SELL, CONVEY OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN
LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET ACQUIRED FOR CONSERVATION,
OPEN SPACE AND WATER PROTECTION PURPOSES
Section 1. Pursuant to Article XCVII of the Amendments to the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special
law to the contrary, the Town of Cohasset, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen and
Board of Water Commissioners, is hereby authorized to grant to the Trustees of Reservations or
to a governmental body of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a non-profit organization
whose mission is to conserve our natural resources, a conservation restriction on, easements
over and other lesser interests in the parcels listed below and shown on that certain plan
entitled "Brass Kettle Brook Conservation Area, Cohasset, Massachusetts," dated September 22,
2008, and on file with the Board of Water Commissioners or any portions thereof, for
conservation, open space and water protection purposes; to grant and reserve to National Grid
(USA), Inc. easements for use of portions of such parcels for the purposes of maintaining poles,
wires, conduits and other facilities and improvements necessary for the transmission of
electricity and intelligence, as shown on that certain plan entitled "Compiled Plan of Land off
King Street, Cohasset, MA," dated Octobers, 2007 and on file with the Board of Water
Commissioners.
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MAP PARCEL LOCATION MAP PARCEL
54 19 Off Riverview Drive 60 13
54 24 Off Riverview Drive 65 1
54 27 Off Riverview Drive 65 2
54 25 Off Riverview Drive 65 3
54 33 Off Riverview Drive 65 4
56 12 Off King Street 65 5
56 14 Off Doane Street 65 6
56 15 Off Doane Street 65 6B
56 16 Off Doane Street 65 7
56 16A Off Doane Street 65 8
56 52 Off Doane Street 65 9
59 11 Off King Street 65 10
59 12 Off King Street 65 18
59 13 Off King Street 65 19
LOCATION
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
Off King Street
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Off King Street
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Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
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Proclamation offered by Ted Carr, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for Stephen Bowen.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS CAPTAIN STEPHEN G. BOWEN was born and raised in Cohasset and is a 1982
graduate of Colnasset High scliooi where he was a star student and athlete; and
WHEREAS CAPTAIN BOWEN is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds a
Degree of Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS CAPTAIN BOWEN serves in the United States Navy with a specialty in nuclear
submarines, and in May of 2000 became the first Executive Officer of the first of the new
VIRGINIA Class submarines; and
WHEREAS CAPTAIN BOWEN was selected by NASA in July of 2000 as the first Submarine Officer
to ever serve as a member of the crew of a space shuttle mission; and
WHEREAS CAPTAIN BOWEN is currently a member of the six person crew of the Space Shuttle
Endeavor which launched from the Kennedy Space Center on November 14'^ for a sixteen day
mission to help double the living quarters of the International Space Station; and
WHEREAS CAPTAIN BOWEN will be making a total of three spacewalks during the course of the
space shuttle mission, during which he will spend close to twenty hours undertaking highly
technical work in support of the International Space Station.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that on behalf of all the citizens of Cohasset, the Board of
Selectmen and the November 17, 2008 Cohasset Town Meeting hereby hail the
accomplishments and bravery of CAPTAIN STEPHEN G. BOWEN both for his highly decorated
service in the United States Navy and as a crew member of the Space Shuttle Endeavor, and
call upon the citizens of Cohasset to recognize and honor the incredible service of this
Cohasset native son and wish both he and the entire Space Shuttle Crew a safe journey home.
Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset on this seventeenth day of
November in the year Two Thousand and Eight.
Proclamation adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 7: REINFORCEMENT TO CURRENT DESIGN STANDARDS OF JERUSALEM ROAD WALL
AND ROADWAY
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or
borrow, pursuant to any applicable statue, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the
Town Manager, to reinforce and/or otherwise bring up to current design standards the roadway
and deficient retaining wall system currently located on the easterly side of Jerusalem Road
between Bow Street and Steep Rocks Way, so as to ensure sufficient stability to support the
intended vehicle loads, to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain, or otherwise, temporary
and permanent real estate easements, leases or other interests in private ways and lands for the
purpose of implementing said improvements, to determine whether this appropriation shall be
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raised by borrowing from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, or to take any
action related thereto.
MOVED that Two Hundred Seventy Thousand ($270,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with
the intention that these funds be available in FY09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town
Manager to reinforce and/or otherwise bring up to current design standards the roadway and
deficient retaining wall system currently located on the easterly side of Jerusalem Road between
Bow Street and Steep Rocks Way; and that to fund this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow Two Hundred Seventy
($270,000) Dollars pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as
amended, and to issue bonds an notes of the Town, therefore, such borrowing to be a general
obligation of the Town.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 8: TOWN HALL RESTORATION PROJECT
To see if the Town of Cohasset will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept grants,
gifts, tax credits, and monies for the purposes of restoring and renovating the Cohasset Town
Hall, or take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to accept grants, gifts, tax credits,
and monies for the purposes of restoring and renovating the Cohasset Town Hall.
The following resolution would replace the motion.
RESOLUTION
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized and encouraged to pursue grants,
gifts, tax credits, and monies for the purposes of restoring and renovating the Cohasset Town
Hall.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 9: FUNDING FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY COMMITTEE
To see if the Town will vote to raise, appropriate or transfer from a available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager with
the approval of the Alternative Energy Committee, to continue to engage consulting services to
assist the Committee to investigate alternative energy options for the Town, pursue grant
funding, promote clean energy alternatives within the community, and related duties, or take
any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be appropriated to be expended by the
Town Manager with the approval of the Alternative Energy Committee, to engage consulting
services to assist the Committee to investigate alternative energy options for the Town, pursue
grant funding, promote clean energy alternatives within the community, and related duties; and
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to fund this appropriation, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be raised from the FY 09 tax levy and
other general revenues of the Town.
Motion adopted.
ARTICLE 10: ZONING BYLAW RECONCILIATION
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Cohasset Zoning Bylaws, as follows:
That Section 7.1 in the column entitled "Number of Parking Spaces Required Per Unit" for Use
"L" be amended in line 6 by changing the word "on" to "of" so that said Section 7.1, Use L as
amended shall read as follows: "One space per unit unless the apartments are proposed within
that portion of a building existing on 1/5/55 or unless a reduced number is specifically
authorized within the final action of the special permit granting authority upon a finding that
one space per unit is not necessary for public safety and convenience, that the creation of on-
site parking spaces is incompatible with approved design guidelines or that adequate provision
for parking has otherwise been proposed."
That Section 17.3.2, second sub-section "f" reading as follows: "Any other information required
by the Planning Board in the rules and regulations adopted by it with respect to such special
permit process." be amended to be re-labeled as sub-section "g".
That Section 17.4.1, sub-section "g" reading as follows: "Buildings and uses accessory to the
above, including, without limitation, parking garages that are accessory to dwelling units and
cafeterias." be amended to be re-labeled as sub-section "f".
That Section 17.9.3, be amended in line 1 by changing "Rules are Regulations consistent ..." to
read "Rules and Regulations consistent ..." so that Section 17.9.3 as amended shall read as
follows: "The Planning Board shall adopt, and from time to time amend, Rules and Regulations
consistent with the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 40A of General Laws and other
applicable provisions of the General Laws and shall file a copy of said rules and regulations with
the Town Clerk. Such rules and regulations shall, subject to provisions of this Section 17,
prescribe as minimum the size, contents, form, style and number of plans and specifications, the
Town boards or Departments from which the Planning Board will request written reports and
the procedure for submission and approval of a Special Permit under the provisions of this
section. The Planning Board shall also specify the fees to be paid in connection with application
for a TOD Overlay Development, bonding requirements to satisfy conditions of approval, and
reporting requirements to satisfy compliance with the affordability restrictions. Other
specifications as deemed necessary by the Planning Board shall be included in the Rules and
Regulations. Failure to adopt such Rules and Regulations shall not affect the validity of this
Section 17."
That Section 19.4.1.3.C, be amended by changing "S.P.G.A." to read "SPGA" as is used
throughout the rest of the document, so that Section 19.4.1. 3. c as amended shall read as
follows: "c) All signs shall comply with the requirements of the Town's sign regulations unless
relief is granted by the SPGA."
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That Section 19.7.2, line 3, be amended to correct the first quotation mark by changing
"Physically remove" to read "Physically remove", so that Section 19.7.2 as amended shall read
as follows: " Upon abandonment or discontinuation of use, the owner shall physically remove
the wind turbine(s) within 90 days from the date of abandonment or discontinuation of use.
This period may be extended at the request of the owner and at the discretion of the SPGA.
"Physically remove" shall include, but not be limited to:"
That Section 19.9.1. Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA), line 1, be amended by changing
"Wind Turbine(s) is ..." to read "Wind Turbine(s) in ...", so that Section 19.9.1. Special Permit
Granting Authority (SPGA) as amended shall read as follows: "The SPGA for wind energy
conversion facilities, also referred to as Wind Turbine(s) in this bylaw shall be the Planning
Board."
MOVED that the Town's Zoning Bylaws be amended as follows:
That Section 7.1 in the column entitled "Number of Parking Spaces Required Per Unit" for Use
"I" be amended in line 6 by changing the word "on" to "of" so that said Section 7.1, Use L as
amended shall read as follows: "One space per unit unless the apartments are proposed within
that portion of a building existing on 1/5/55 or unless a reduced number is specifically
authorized within the final action of the special permit granting authority upon a finding that
one space per unit is not necessary for public safety and convenience, that the creation of on-
site parking spaces is incompatible with approved design guidelines or that adequate provision
for parking has otherwise been proposed."
That Section 17.3.2, second sub-section "f" reading as follows: "Any other information required
by the Planning Board in the rules and regulations adopted by it with respect to such special
permit process." be amended to be re-labeled as sub-section "g".
That Section 17.4.1, sub-section "g" reading as follows: "Buildings and uses accessory to the
above, including, without limitation, parking garages that are accessory to dwelling units and
cafeterias." be amended to be re-labeled as sub-section "f".
That Section 17.9.3, be amended in line 1 by changing "Rules are Regulations consistent ..." to
read "Rules and Regulations consistent ..." so that Section 17.9.3 as amended shall read as
follows: "The Planning Board shall adopt, and from time to time amend. Rules and Regulations
consistent with the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 40A of General Laws and other
applicable provisions of the General Laws and shall file a copy of said rules and regulations with
the Town Clerk. Such rules and regulations shall, subject to provisions of this Section 17,
prescribe as minimum the size, contents, form, style and number of plans and specifications, the
Town boards or Departments from which the Planning Board will request written reports and
the procedure for submission and approval of a Special Permit under the provisions of this
section. The Planning Board shall also specify the fees to be paid in connection with application
for a TOD Overlay Development, bonding requirements to satisfy conditions of approval, and
reporting requirements to satisfy compliance with the affordability restrictions. Other
specifications as deemed necessary by the Planning Board shall be included in the Rules and
Regulations. Failure to adopt such Rules and Regulations shall not affect the validity of this
Section 17."
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That Section 19. 4.1. 3. c, be amended by changing "S.P.G.A." to read "SPGA" as is used
throughout the rest of the document, so that Section 19.4.1. 3. c as amended shall read as
follows: "c) All signs shall comply with the requirements of the Town's sign regulations unless
relief is granted by the SPGA."
That Section 19.7.2, line 3, be amended to correct the first quotation mark by changing
"Physically remove" to read "Physically remove", so that Section 19.7.2 as amended shall read
as follows: " Upon abandonment or discontinuation of use, the owner shall physically remove
the wind turbine(s) within 90 days from the date of abandonment or discontinuation of use.
This period may be extended at the request of the owner and at the discretion of the SPGA.
"Physically remove" shall include, but not be limited to:"
That Section 19. 9.1. Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA), line 1, be amended by changing
"Wind Turbine(s) is ..." to read "Wind Turbine(s) in ...", so that Section 19.9.1. Special Permit
Granting Authority (SPGA) as amended shall read as follows: "The SPGA for wind energy
conversion facilities, also referred to as Wind Turbine(s) in this bylaw shall be the Planning
Board."
Report of Planning Board given by Alfred Moore.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 11: GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR GAS LINE
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant a permanent easement
or lesser title interest in under that portion of Town-owned property, commonly known as Town
Hall, identified as Parcel 89 on Assessor Map No. 27 and numbered 41 Highland Avenue, as
shown on that certain plan entitled "Easement Drawing, 29 & 41 Highland Avenue, Cohasset,
MA," a copy of which plan is on file with the Town Manager's Office, for the purposes of
providing gas service to property owned by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located at 29
Highland Avenue, or to take any other action related thereto.
MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to grant a permanent easement or lesser
title interest in, over, or under that portion of Town-owned property, commonly known as Town
Hall, identified as Parcel 89 on Assessor Map No. 27 and numbered 41 Highland Avenue, as
shown on that certain plan entitled "Easement Drawing, 29 & 41 Highland Avenue, Cohasset,
MA," a copy of which plan is on file with the Town Manager's Office, for the purposes of
providing gas service to property owned by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located at 29
Highland Avenue in Cohasset
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
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ARTICLE 12: JACOBS MEADOW CULVERT REPAIR AND UPGRADE
To see if the Town of Cohasset will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds,
or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended by the Town
Manager for the purpose of reconstruction and upgrading the open culvert and tide gates at the
Jacobs Meadow culvert at the American Legion Post, and that the town be authorized to accept
grants, gifts, tax credits, and monies for that intended purpose, to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain permanent easements or lesser title
interests in all or any portions of the following parcels located off Summer Street and Elm Street
for drainage purposes, or to take any other action related thereto.
Map Parcel Location
Map Parcel Location
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27
27
27
85 Elm Street
87 Elm Street
95 Elm Street
97 Elm Street
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24
32
23
32
22
80 Summer Street
84 Summer Street
88 Summer Street
MOVED that Four Hundred Fifty Thousand ($450,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the
intention that these funds be available in FY09 and beyond, to be expended by the Town
Manager to reconstruct and upgrade the open culvert and tide gates at the Jacobs Meadow
culvert at the American Legion; and that to fund this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow Four Hundred Fifty
Thousand ($450,000) Dollars pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts General
Laws, as amended, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town, therefore, such borrowing to be a
general obligation of the Town.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 13: CITIZENS' PETITION -TURF FIELD
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager for
the creation of new recreational opportunities by the construction of a synthetic turf field and
track at the Clark Chatterton Athletic Complex, or take any other action related thereto.
NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS
Ellen Maher
Chris Haggerty
SallyAnn Chatterton
Wayne Sawchuk
Joseph Fitzgerald
63 Old Pasture Road Glenn Pratt
10 Sankey Road George McGoldrick
9 Red Gate Lane Richard Evans
432 Beechwood Street Ralph Froio
516 GC Way. Gary Vanderweil
482 King Street
744 Jerusalem Road
24 Lantern Lane
327 Forest Ave.
500 Jerusalem Road
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MOVED that One Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,050,000) Dollars be hereby appropriated,
with the intention that these funds be available in FY 09 and beyond, to be expended by the
Town Manager to design, permit and construct a synthetic turf field and track at the Clark
Chatterton Athletic Complex; and that to fund this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($500,000) pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as
amended, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefore, such borrowing to be a general
obligation of the Town; and Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000) to come from
donations to be received by the Town as gifts, provided however, that no money shall be
borrowed under this vote unless the following condition is met: that the Cohasset Sports
Partnership will have raised a sum of at least Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000),
and delivered same to the Town Manager, by December 31, 2010 it being the understanding of
the Town that said Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars($550,000) shall be given to the Town by
the Cohasset Sports Partnership for this purpose.
A 2/3's vote required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 9:15 p.m.
A True Record, ATTEST:
Marlon L. Douglas
Town Clerk
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VITAL STATISTICS - 2008
Record of birth, marriage and death records in the Town of Cohasset for 2008 are as follows:
BIRTHS
The numbers of births recorded were thirty-nine males and twenty-seven females.
MARRIAGES
The total of marriages was thirty-three. Twenty-two of those were solemnized in Cohasset
during the current year.
DEATHS
The total number of deaths was eighty-three including residents of Cohasset who died
elsewhere and non-residents who died in Cohasset.
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PROSPECTIVE JUROR LIST
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 234A, Section 15, the Prospective Juror List Is
available in the Tov\/n Clerk's office with the names of those residents who may be summoned
for juror service.
This information is available for public inspection during normal office hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Marion L. Douglas
Town Clerk
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TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Submitted herewith is my annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. This
report includes the following:
GENERAL FUND
1. Historical Data
2. Balance Sheet (Combined)
3. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
4. Report of Appropriations and Expenditures
5. Statement of Revenues, Budget vs. Actual
6. Statement of State and County Assessments
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
1. Balance Sheet (Combined)
2. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance,
Town Special Revenue Funds
3. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance,
School Special Revenue Funds
SEWER FUNDS - NORTH AND CENTRAL COHASSET
1. Balance Sheet (Combined)
2. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
3. Report of Appropriations and Expenditures
WATER FUND
1. Balance Sheet (Combined)
2. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Retained Earnings
3. Report of Appropriations and Expenditures
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
1. Balance Sheet (Combined)
2. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
TRUST FUNDS
1. Balance Sheet (Combined)
2. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS
1. Statement of Long Term Debt
2. Statement of Debt Authorized and Unissued
OTHER REPORTS
1. Schedule of Reserve Fund Transfers
2. Community Preservation Fund
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Michael Buckley
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SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
TAX RATE
2003
11.99
2004
11.89
2005
10.44
2006
10.84
2007
10.50
2008
10.60
2009
10.78
TAX LEVY
TOWN VALUATION
1,602,813,423
1,730,261,119
2,086,149,189
2,173,147,423
2,324,029,983
2,403,120,204
2,455,174,229
OPERATING BUDGET
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
19,217,733
20,572,805
22,779,398
23,556,917
24,402,315
25,473,074
26,466,778
26,954,203
28,112,193
29,784,963
31,724,742
33,174,703
35,340,212
36,374,463
AVERAGE
SINGLE FAMILY TAX BILL
STATE AID *
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
6,909
7,396
7,804
8,442
8,664
8,988
9,346
1,491,660
915,942
927,721
910,613
1,117,164
1,284,155
1,423,127
FREE CASH
STABILIZATION FUND*
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
937,302
346,818
737,226
1,007,767
956,971
359,773
921,309
492,660
38,962
42,781
562,792
590,953
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2008
Revenue:
Property Taxes
State Aid
Excise Taxes
Other Local Receipts
Total Revenue
Less:
Expenditures:
General Government
Public Safety
Schools
Public Works
Public Health
Human Services
Culture & Recreation
Debt Service
Employee Benefits & Insurance
State and County Assessments
Total Expenditures
Encumbrances:
Encumbrances
Encumbrances-Prior Year
Total Encumbrances
Other Financing Sources (Uses))
Operating Transfers In
Operating Transfers Out
Overlay Surplus Release
Appropriation Deficits (net)
Miscellaneous Adjustments
Total Financing Sources (Uses))
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures
Unreserved Fund Balance July 1, 2007
Unreserved Fund Balance June 30, 2008
25,150,399
2,854,620
1,284,858
2,441,734
1,558,411
3,957,409
13,877,311
2,247,331
133,745
184,621
632,596
4,659.982
4,027,657
1,079,456
571,813
(689,639)
311,480
(405,896)
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31,731,611
32,358,519
(117,826)
(93,233)
(602,315)
1,235.340
$633,025
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
BUDGET vs^
ACTUAL
FISCAL YEAR 2008
%
Budaet
Actual
Uncollected
Collected
TAX LEVY
Real Estate
25,310,920
24,907,341
(403,579)
98.4%
Personal Property
162,154
161,184
(970)
99.4%
Tax Liens
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81,874
81,874
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Rollback Tax
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Deferred Tax
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Total Tax Levy
25,473,074
25,150,399
(322,675)
98.7%
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1,696,971
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School Construction
485,000
485,300
300
100.1%
Additional Assistance
166,099
166,099
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100.0%
Lottery
474,221
474,221
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100.0%
Veterans' Exemptions
15,063
11,844
(3,219)
78.6%
Elderly Exemptions
10,040
10,040
100.0%
Charter School Reimb.
10,795
5,094
(5,701)
47.2%
Miscellaneous
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5,051
5,051
Total State Aid
2,858,189
2,854,620
(3,569)
99.9%
LOCAL RECEIPTS
Motor Vehicle Excise
1,209,381
1,276,148
66,767
105.5%
Boat Excise
7,500
8,710
1,210
116.1%
Betterments - Sewer
485,000
471,394
(13,606)
97.2%
Betterments - Drainage
15,000
22,622
7,622
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Penalty & interest on Taxes -
Committed Interest
56,000
51,219
(4,781)
91.5%
Property Taxes
45,000
68,093
23,093
151.3%
Liens
4,000
40,482
36,482
1012.1%
Excise
5,000
6,189
1,189
123.8%
Facility Stickers
140,000
145,465
5,465
103.9%
Trash Bags
120,000
152,692
32,692
127.2%
Fees -
Board Of Selectmen
4,000
3,232
(768)
80.8%
Town Clerk
6,000
6,285
285
104.8%
Treasurer/Collector
27,000
17,819
(9,181)
66.0%
Assessors
2,000
3,933
1,933
196.7%
ZBA
3,000
4,155
1,155
138.5%
Planning Board
6,000
19,450
13,450
324.2%
Conservation Commission
8,000
7,485
(515)
93.6%
Police Dept
25,000
27,216
2,216
108.9%
Ambulance
350,000
371,544
21,544
106.2%
Fire Department Other
6,000
5,988
(12)
99.8%
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BUDGET vs.
ACTUAL
FISCAL YE
AR 2008
%
Budget
Actual
Uncollected
Collected
Weights & Measures
3,000
4,300
1,300
143.3%
Recycling
26,000
46,045
20,045
177.1%
Transfer Station Fees
24,000
19,457
(4,543)
81.1%
School
-
12,086
12,086
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Library Fees
14,000
14,228
228
101.6%
Cemetery Fees
15,000
13,125
(1,875)
87.5%
Recreation Fees
75,000
97,584
22,584
130.1%
Town Rentals
15,000
5.100
(9,900)
34.0%
In Lieu of Tax
-
1,264
1,264
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Licenses & Permits -
Board Of Health
28,000
29,086
1,086
103.9%
Building
233,000
230,040
(2,960)
98.7%
Plumbing
9,000
10,608
1,608
117.9%
Gas
5,000
6,356
1,356
127.1%
Electrical
24,000
28,175
4,175
117.4%
Dog
5,000
6,221
1,221
124.4%
Alcoholic Beverage
20,000
21,475
1,475
107.4%
Selectmen Other
5,000
6,126
1,126
122.5%
Selectmen Road Openings
1,000
5,023
4,023
502.3%
Unclassified
-
10,563
10,563
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Fines & Forfeits -
Parking
36,000
25,130
(10,870)
69.8%
Court Fines
6,000
5,115
(885)
85.3%
Registry Fines
13,000
8,010
(4,990)
61.6%
Tailings
-
3,945
3,945
-
Conservation
-
6,000
6,000
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Investment Income
250,000
273,607
23.607
109.4%
Harbor Fees
103,000
127,802
24,802
124.1%
Indirect Costs
60,000
(60,000)
0.0%
Total Local Receipts
3,493,881
3,726,592
232,711
106.7%
GRAND TOTAL
31,825,144
31,731,611
(93,533)
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BUDGET VS. ACTUAL
FISCAL YEAR 2008
ESTIMATED
ACTUAL
ASSESSMENT
CHARGES
CHARGES
County Tax
94,621
94,621
Retired Teachers Health Insurance
730,256
730,256
Mosquito Control Project
29,857
29,831
Air Pollution Control
3,171
3,171
Metro Area Planning Council
2,091
2,091
Registry Non Renewals
3,680
5,400
Mass Bay Transit Authority
145,404
145,404
Special Education
0
Charter Schools
79,954
68,682
Totals
SI, 089,034
$1,079,456
148
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2008
User Charges
User Charges-Hlngham
Connection Fees
Fees & Services
Penalties & Interest
State Aid
Total Revenue
General Expenses
Encumbrances
Depreciation Expense
Debt Service
Indirect Costs
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures
Retained Earnings July 1, 2007
Retained Earnings June 30, 2008
Central
Straits
Sewer
Sewer
Water
Totals
714,901
288,191
2,743,222
3,746,314
322,119
322,119
108,743
8,520
117,263
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33,609
33,609
543
1,861
33,571
35,975
17,669
17,669
841,856
290,052
3,141,041
4,272,949
737,495
153,003
1,093,073
1,983,571
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18,929
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56,474
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1,968,150
22,536
20,688
33,290
76,514
816,505
245,055
3,056,968
4,118,528
25,351
44,997
84,073
154,421
34,799
65,426
81,420
181,645
60,150
110,423
165,493
336,066
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
Revenue:*
Surcharge Revenue 2008
Surcharge Revenue 2007
Surcharge Revenue 2006
Penalties & Interest
Investment Income
State Distribution
Total Revenue
325,734
2,793
226
747
17,292
317,103
663,895
Expenditures
Encumbrances - Prior Year
Encumbrances
Total Expenditures &. Encumbrances
Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures
Undesignated Fund Balance July 1 , 2007
Less: Prior Year Accrual
Undesignated Fund Balance June 30, 2008
*Cash Basis
1,063,281
(704,175)
371,075
(730,181)
(66,286)
134,181
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FISCAL YEAR 2008
07/01/07
06/30/08
FY08
Project
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Principal
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Hagerty Property (Refi)
495,91 1
10/01/04
7 yrs.
2.00-3.25
163,785
30,521
133.264
4,366
Athletic Fields Supplement (Refi)
34,453
10/01/04
6 yrs.
2.00-3.00
26,674
7.120
19,554
646
Athletic Fields (Refi)
232,367
10/01/04
5 yrs.
2.00-2.87
170.064
58.007
112,057
3.841
Public Works Garage (Refi)
10/01/04
7 yrs.
2.00-3.25
284,479
49.352
235.127
7.632
Sewer 1 & 1 (Refi)
26,145
10/01/04
12 yrs.
2.00-3.60
25,408
3.961
21,447
754
Landfill Capping (Refi)
700,531
10/01/04
12 yrs.
2.00-3.60
681,455
78.792
602.663 1 ! 20.611
New Elementary School
10,140,000
10/15/98
19 yrs.
3.90-5.75
7,055,000
2,776,000
495.000
3.974.952
2.585,048
2,776.000 1 i 309.973
Public Works Garage Water Main
60,000
10/15/98
10 yrs.
3.90-5.75
12,000
14,700
6,000
6,000
14.700
1,000
Public Works Garage Supplement
230,000
10/15/98
18 yrs.
3.90-5.75
124,000
115.100
13,000
1 1 1 ,000
115.100
5.324
Harbor Dredging
75,000
10/15/98
12 yrs.
3.90-5.75
24,000 ' 18,700
6,000
18,000
18,700
972
School Technology
100,000
10/15/98
9 yrs.
3.90-5.75
10,000
10,000
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Sewer 1 & 1 MWPAT 96-37
188,649
10/06/99 20yrs.
132,117
6,599
2.208
123.310
1,792
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244,500
12/01/99 1 15yrs.
3.75-5.25
120,000
15,000
105.000 1 ! 5.584
Flood Control
260,000
12/01/99
15 yrs.
3.75-5.25
120,000
15,000
105.000
5,584
Hartior Moorings
90,000
12/01/99
9 yrs.
3.75-5.25
20,000
10.000
10.000
723
Fire Trucks
360,000
12/01/00
8 yrs.
4.30-6.00
90,000
45,000
1 45,000
2,959
Harbor Improvements
109,500
12/01/00
9 yrs.
4.30-6.00
30.000
10,000
20.000
: 1,103
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80,000
01/15/02
15 yrs.
2.25-4.60
30,000
10,000
20.000
1,005
Hagerty Property
255,000
01/15/02
10 yrs.
2.25-4.10 1 105,000
25,000
80.000
3,735
Cemetery Construction
750,000
01/15/02
9 yrs.
2.25-4.10
300,000
75,000
225.000
10.575
School Planning
156,000
06/15/04
20 yrs.
3.00-5.00
125,000
10,000
115.000
5.425
School Construction ] 16,720,000
06/15/04
20 yrs.
3.00-5.00 15,050,000
890,000 1
14,160.000
679.413
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Little League Fields 184,600
06/15/04
13 yrs. 1 3.00-5.00
135.000
15,000
120,000
5.550
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793,000
06/15/04 ' lOyrs. : 3.00-4.00
470.000
105,000
365,000
18.275
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Library
650,000
06/15/04 17yrs.
3.00-5.00
570.000
40,000
530,000
20.930
1
Police & Fire Station
950,000
06/15/04
14 yrs.
3.00-5.00
790.000
80,000
710,000
27.525
Centra! Sewer Plant
98,288
06/14/04 1 20 yrs.
3.00-5.00
80.000
5,000
75,000
3.588
Hammond Ave Drainage
190,000
06/15/04
3 yrs.
3.00-3.50
180,000
10,000
170,000
7,047
Nevrtonville
54,000
08/11/05
19 yrs.
3.50^.75
50,000
4,000
46,000
1.920
1
James Brook Flooding
96,400 ! 08/11/05
19 yrs. 3.50-4.75
90,000
5,000
85,000
3.521
j
Newtonville Drainage
100,000
08/11/05
18 yrs.
3.50^.75
90,000 i 1 10,000
80,000
3.428
1
Library Roof
25,000
08/11/05
4 yrs.
3.50-4.75
15,000 1
5,000
10.000
469
1
Departmental Equipment
373,000
08/11/05
3.50^.75
255,000 '
110,000
145.000
7,688
1
Little Harbor Engineering
100,000
08/11/05
3yrs
3.50-4.75
85,000 '
35,000
30.000
1.881
1
1
King Street Land
400,000
08/11/05
17 yrs.
3.50^.75
375,000
25,000 1
350.000
14.510
1
West Comer Culvert
25,000
08/11/05 ( 3 yrs.
3.50-4.75
15.000 1
10.000 !
5.000
413
1
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TOTALS - TAX LEVY FUNDED
1
27,878,982
2,924,500
2,328,352
3,977,160
2,720,048
21,777,922
1,190,149
151
DEBT STATEMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2008
07/01/07
06/30/08
FY08
Project
Amount
Date of
Interest
Outstanding
Principal
Principal
State
Principal
Outstanding
Interes
of Issue
Issue
Term
Rate
Balance
Additions
Payment
Assistance
Paydowns
Balance
Paymer
' Betterment and Tax Lew Obligabons -
Straits Pond Sewer
325,000
10/15/98
15 yrs.
3.90-5.75
165,000
150,500
20,000
145,000
150,500
7
Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-33
1.930.900
12/09/98
20 yrs.
1.252,000
33,250
60,350
1,158,400
18
Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-34
1 ,660,400
12/09/98
20 yrs.
1.099,100
61,196
21,004
1,016,900
15
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 97-38
840.500
12/09/98
20 yrs.
544,900
29,965
10,735
504,200
7
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-45
187.400
12/09/98
20 yrs.
121,500
6,706
2,394
112,400
1
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-55
261.700
12/09/98
20 yrs.
169,700
4,523
8,177
157,000
2
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-105
1.630.000
10/06/99
20 yrs.
1,152,793
54,772
19,249
1,078,772
16
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 98-106
1.625.000
10/06/99
20 yrs.
1.147,791
21.517
52,504
1,073,770
16
Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT %-33A
1.866.327
11/01/00
20 yrs.
1,405,069
25.544
57,495
1,322,030
18
Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-34A
2,072.061
11/01/00
20 yrs.
1,452,314
82,323
29,425
1,340,566
20
Straits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96-34A
506.247
11/01/00
20 yrs.
454,060
4,737
4,661
444,662
4
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 99-10
2.291.772
11/01/00
20 yrs.
1,724,504
77,775
24,370
1,622,359
22
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 99-11
2,301,583
11/01/00 ' 20yrs.
1,731.500
31,682
70,951
1,628.867
22
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 00-03
237,043
11/01/00
20 yrs.
178,706
8,003
2,509
168,194
2
Downtown Sewer MWPAT 00-04 ! 4.379.345
11/01/00
20 yrs.
3.295.744
60,145
134,948
3,100,651
42
Downtown Sewer
1.104,500
12A)1/00
20 yrs. 4.30-6.00 I 757.126
56,950
700,176
34
j 1
Straits Pond Sewer ' 538.000 , 12/01/00
20 yrs. 4.30-6.00
367.874
28,050
339,824
17
1 1
1
i Downtown Sewer 600.000
01/15/02
15 yrs. ' 2.25-4 60
400.000
40,000
360,000
16
1
1
Sewer 1 & 1 (Refi)
137.264
10/01/04 12yrs.
2 00-3 60
133.394
20,793
112,601
3
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TOTALS - BETTERMENTS & TAX LEVY FUNDED
17,553,075
150,500
667,931
498,772
145,000
16,391,872
290
1
Water Treatment Plant
2.500.000
01/01/78
34 yrs. j
5.00
365,000
73,000
292,000
18
I
System Repairs 1995-6 (Refi)
2.450.000
10/01/04
13yrs
2.00-3.60
1,274,743
141,453
1,133,290
38
Distribution System
900.000
10/15«8
19 yrs 3.90-5 75
500,000
460,000
50,000
450,000
460,000
21
!
>
System ImpnDvements
1.430.500
12A)1/99
15 yrs. 3.75-5.25
740,000
100.000
640,000
34
'
iSystem Improvements
2.410,000
12A)1/00
20 yrs.
4.30-6.00
1,680,000
120.000
1,560,000
77
i
IWotf PH
150.000
01/15A)2
15 yrs.
2.25-4.60
100,000
10.000
90,000
4
I
System Improvements
2.617.000
08/1 2A)4
20 yrs.
3.00-5.00 [ 2,450.000
190.000
2,260,000
97
"System Improvements (Hammond)
(190.000)
08/1 2A)4
20 yrs.
3.00-5.00
(180,000)
(10.000)
(170,000)
(7
ISystem Improvements
2.400,000
08/01/05
20 yrs.
3.50-4.75
2.290.000
55.000
2,235,000
92
System Improvements (Newtonville)
(54,000)
08/01/05 20 yrs.
3.50-4.75
(50.000)
(4.000)
(46,000)
(1
System Improvements
3,000,000
08/01/05
20 yrs
3.50-4.75
2.840.000
60.000
2,780,000
114
j
i State Revolving Fund 04-07
1,371,260
02A)1/07
20yts.
2.00
1.371.260
54,081
1,317,179
29
1
State Revolving Fund 04-17
64.285
02AJ1/07
20 yrs
2.00
64,285
2,535
61,750
1
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TOTALS - WATER REVENUE FUNDED
13,445,288
460,000
842,069
0
450,000
12,613,219
520
GRAND TOTAL
58,877,345
3,535,000
3,838,352
4,475,932
3,315,048
50,783,013
2,000
50,783,013
iTemoorarv Notes
152
DEBT STATEMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2008
07/01/07
06/30/08
FY08
Project
Amount
Date of
Interest
Outstanding
Principal
Principal
State
Principal
Outstanding
Interest
of Issue
Issue
Term
Rate
Balance
Additions
Payment
Assistance
Paydovms
Balance
Payment
Chapter 90 (SAN)
618,993
2,237.986
2,756,979
100,000
29,806
Harbor Seawall (SAN)
466,750
71,007
537,757
0
PWED (SAN)
310,000
670,000
930,000
50,000
Satellite Sewer Plant Study
Sewer
100,000
100,000
100,000
100.000
4.487
Little Hartor Sewer
Sewer
300,000
300,000
300,000
300.000
8,975
Little Harbor Sewer - SRF
Sewer
0
3,396,243
3.396,243
Deep Run & Rust Way
Sewer
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
4,488
Sewer 1 & 1
Sewer
40,000
200,000
40,000
200,000
1
(
Cook Property
General
300,000
184,310
300,000
184,310
6.386 \
James Lane Easement
General
64,200
57,000
64.200
57,000
1,367
Harbor Seawall
General
600,000
600,010
600,000
600,010
5.336
Beechwood Sidewalk
General
10,000
100,000
10,000
100,000
Drainage
General
100,000
100,000
100,000
100.000
Drainage - SRF
General
0
65,993
65,993
Water System
Water
4,000,000
3,910,000
4,000,000
3,910,000
129,411
Water System
Water
2,000,000
1,915,000
2,000.000
1,915,000
74,170
Water System
Water
7,700,000
7,700,000
7.700,000
7,700,000
237.659
Water System
Water
0
2,515,000
0
2,515,000
-
Water System
Water
0
1,000,000
0
1,000.000
-
Water System - SRF
Water
0
4,146,125
0
4,146,125
-
TOTALS - TEMPORARY NOTES
16,709,943
29,368,674
19,538,936
0
0
26,539.681
502,085
AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED
Auth.
Auth.
Project
Date
Amount
MBTA Wetlands
11/05/01
1.200.000
MBTA Wells
11/05/01
250,000
Water System Improvements
11/05/01
23.752
Water System Improvements
03/30/02
28.248
Sewer Planning
03/30/02
81,000
Streetscape
11/18/02
800,000
Cook Property
11/17/03
4,500.000
Water System Improvements
03/27/04
21,682,190
James Lane Easement
03/27/04
64,200
Seawall Repairs
12/06/04
600,000
Water System Improvements
12/06/04
2,000,000
Little Harbor Sewer
04/02/05
12,000,000
Water System Improvements
04/02/05
4,000,000
Deep Run Sewer
04/02/05
1,200,000
Sewer Planning
04/02/05
100,000
Beectiwood Street Sidewalk
12/05/05
100,000
Sewer 1 & 1
11/13/06
1,000,000
Little Harbor Sewer
03/31/07
2,000,000
Drainage
03/31/07
1,000,000
Authorized & Unissued
$52,629,390
153
TRUST FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR 2008
Balance
Donations &
Withdrawals
Investment
Due Fronn/
Balance
July 1
Receipts
Income
Transfers (To)
June 30
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
Billings Paf1< Fund
001
2,12691
(184.98)
1.941.93
Billings Common Fund
002
1.874.95
(163.10)
1.711.85
H W Wadleigh Park Fund
003
9.947 89
(865.32)
9.082.57
Wheelwright Parte Fund
004
17.24905
(1.500 40)
15.748 65
Edith M. Bates Fund
005
12.099 64
(1,052.48)
11.047.16
CEMETERIES
Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery
006
208.082 12
2.652 00
13,396.66
(17,099.51)
500.00
180,737.95
Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery
006
52.503 59
(6,928.48)
45.575 11
Perpetual Care-Beechwood Cemetery
007
17.430 93
4.000 00
(2.060.66)
19,370.27
Beechwood Cemetery Association
008
6.83651
(594 70)
6,241.81
Estate of Hary E Wilbur (Woodside)
009
11.721.31
(1.019.56)
10,701.75
C. L. Bell Memonal Fund (Greengate)
010
51.663 08
(4.493 84)
47.16924
Isadora B Newey Fund
Oil
41.468 08
(3,607.06)
37,861.02
Cedar Street Cemetery
012
5.43275
(47254)
4,960.21
SCHOOLS
Ripley Fund
020
9.490 09
(82548)
8.664.61
James W Nichols Scholarship Fund
022
3.766 54
150 00
(311 09)
3,305.45
Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund
024
9.671 06
300 00
(82367)
8,547.39
Alice and Walter Shuebruk Scholarship Fun 023
148.911 45
3.500 00
(12.59308)
132,818.37
William Ripley Jr.. Athletic Fund
025
23.721 37
(2.063 40)
21.657.97
John F Creamer Scholarship Fund
027
1.71354
(14904)
1.564.50
Margaret M Hardy Scholarship Fund
021
293.302 40
14.000.00
(24.267 54)
255,034 86
Helen & Malcolm Stevens Scholarship Fund 026
225.622 04
1 .000 00
5.000 00
(19.469 57)
202,15247
Noel Ripley Scholarship
042
67.32289
100 00
250 00
(5.760 85)
61,41204
Langham Scholarship
029
15.852 05
1.000 00
850.00
(1,43817)
14,563.88
Staunton Scholarship
041
1.696 39
(147.54)
1.548.85
CHS Alumni Scholarship
045
3.659 87
3,729.72
69 85
3,729.72
3.729.72
Gritzan Scholarship
060
21,300 60
57500
2.000 00
(1.81432)
18,061.28
Class of 1958 Scholarship
045
0 00
4.950 00
850 00
15 09
4,115.09
VOLUNTARY CHECKOFF FUNDS
Scholarship Fund
102
3.337 91
(290.33)
5.02
3.052.60
Education Fund
104
4.67987
71889
(504.91)
65.00
4,958.85
Senior Fund
106
39774
780 09
(140.78)
21000
1,247.05
OTHER
Stabilization Fund
031
44,32274
699 15
45.021.89
Stabilization Fund
031
518.468 82
27.46274
545.931 56
Stabilization Fund-Sewer
031
505.97486
17.500 00
26.892 93
515.367 79
Stabilization Fund-OPEB
035
100,000.00
81774
100.81774
Conservation Fund
030
39.596 18
624.60
(40.000.00)
22078
Beechwood Improvement Association
032
11.71742
625.00
209.14
11,301,56
Beechwood Ball Parte Fund
040
24.915 08
25.41725
50217
0.00
Pension Reserve Fund
038
442.48374
80.000 00
20.755 43
(60,000.00)
323,239.17
Pension Reserve Fund
038
114.266 08
1,802.51
116,068.59
Town Pump Maintenance
033
2.421 58
38.19
2.459.77
Reed Comer Trust Fund
034
168 73
2 67
171.40
Cultural Council Fund
043
5.135 83
3.47500
21613
97500
2,851 96
Captains' Walk Fund
044
9.744 16
153 74
9,897.90
Hagerty Trust
046
932 80
14.73
(947.53)
0.00
Elder Affairs Trust Rockland
850
-8.874 18
0 00
8.874 18
0.00
Elder Affairs Trvist Hingham
850
33.896 22
1.214 09
(8.874 18)
26,236.13
Elder Affairs Trust Pilgnm South Shore
036
0 00
5,000.00
1.75
5,001 75
PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBF?ARY
Alliance Bernstein Global Real Estate
037
000
50.000 00
(5.460 19)
44,53981
Dodge & Cox International Fund
037
39.248 07
(5,165.44)
4,035.00
38.117 63
T Rowe Pnce Emerging Martlets Fund
037
23.58574
1,020.45
24.606.19
T Rowe Price New Era Fund
037
26.383 12
8.56635
34,949.47
Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund
037
0 00
412.66
5,000.00
5,412.66
Vanguard Money Marteet Fund
037
934 87
115.00
15201
971.88
Vanguard International Growth Fund
037
25.869 29
(1,91583)
23,953.46
Vanguard Star Fund
037
419.567 83
34.363 00
(28,740 21)
(46.997.35)
378.19327
Vanguard Star Fund (Building Fund)
037
169.31983
(7,839 41)
161,480,42
Vanguard Wellesley Fund
037
431.195 83
125.000 00
(3,78439)
(9.000 00)
293,411 44
TRUST FUND TOTALS
$4,154.157 26
$205,138.98
$296,158 63
($71,903.75)
$3500 ($142,460.14)
$3,848,808.72
154
SCHEDULE OF RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS
FISCAL YEAR 2008
Appropriation 07/01/07 Annual Town Meeting 100,000
Police 06/30/08 Vehicle Maintenance (3,055)
DPW 06/30/08 Snow & Ice (74,862)
Street Lights 06/30/08 Electricity (7,801)
Medicare Tax 06/30/08 Assessment (14,249)
Total Transfers (99,967)
Surplus - (To Free Cash) $33
155
Beginning
Ending
Fund
Balance
Receipts
Expenses
Balance
School Lunch
-1,355
317,212
314,510
1,347
School Committee Gifts
64,067
131,173
126,973
68,267
Musical Fund
11.385
0
1,200
10,185
Summer Institute Program
2,232
2,232
Insurance Fund
4,657
40,366
40,630
4,393
Athletic Revolving
95,630
152,510
162,651
85,489
Preschool Revolving
3,764
16,475
17,940
2,298
Medicaid Revolving
110,058
77,909
5,838
182,129
Enrichment Revolving
20,324
162,493
157,459
25,358
Kindergarten Revolving
122,635
203,417
194,814
131,238
Transportation Revolving
39,838
104,323
125,395
18,766
Use of Facilities
6,159
26.389
21,777
10,771
Middle School Intramurals
2,868
9,150
8,648
3,370
Community Service Program
1.922
1,922
Summer Sports Camp
13,111
17,219
13,434
16,895
Lost Book Fund
2.460
3,529
2,803
3,186
Improving Educator Quality Grant
415
15,293
17,973
-2,265
Technology Grant
424
470
894
0
SPED IDEA Grant
6.332
285,433
291,765
0
Program Review Grant
1.125
1,125
0
SPED Early Childhood Grant
314
9,719
10,033
0
Program Improvement Grant
7.026
4,812
11,060
778
Title Five Grant
0
904
904
0
Title One Grant
0
20,094
19,521
573
METCO Grant
1,181
288,080
286,635
2,626
Drug Free Schools Grant
1,393
3,245
4,632
6
Circuit Breaker Grant
310.121
354,970
310,734
354,356
Professional Dev. Grant
0
7,373
7,373
0
Academic Support Grant
0
2,108
890
1,218
Foundation Reserve Grant
93.376
6,339
87,037
Kindergarten Grant
0
56,788
56,788
0
Totals
$921,462
$2,311,454
$2,220,740
$1,012,176
156
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
TOWN SPECIAL REVENUE
Beginning
Balance
Receipts
Expenses
Transfers
Ending
Balance
Revolving Funds
Lighthouse Keepers Gift Fund
Adopt a Street Gift Fund
Beechwood Ball Park Fund
Cat Dam Gift Fund
Mary Babaian Fund
Selectmen Gifts
Drug & Alcohol Gift Fund
Little Harbor Insurance
Selectmen Insurance
Linden Drive Gift Fund
Waterways Fund
Sale of Cemetery Lots Fund
Bond Premiums
Conservation Deposits
Conservation Bonds
Wetlands Fund
Planning Deposits
Zoning Board Deposits
Police Insurance
Police Gift Fund
Police Bicycle Gift Fund
Fire Gift Fund
Fire Defibrillator Gift Fund
Harbor Insurance Fund
Harbor Gift Fund
DPW Insurance Fund
DPW Gift Fund
Health Gift Fund
Health Deposits
Elder Affairs MAP Gifts
Elder Affairs Gifts
Elder Affairs Outreach Gifts
Elder Affairs Coblentz Gifts
Disabilities Fine Fund
Library Gift Fund
Library Trust Income Fund
Library Music Circus Gift Fund
Recreation Revolving
Captains Walk Fund
Historical Book Fund
738
510
1,248
0
500
142
358
0
70,004
61,225
8,779
0
25,138
25,138
0
4,690
4,690
2,294
6,059
5,521
2,833
4,121
4,121
0
8,565
8,565
0
1,781
2,251
4,032
0
242
242
38,128
8,828
-11,645
35,310
0
40,000
-40,000
0
49,965
59,949
100,251
9,663
18,533
41,346
37,823
22,056
23,000
23,000
12,260
1 1 ,890
0
-10,000
14,150
53,513
53,765
55,153
52,125
3,639
3,639
7,790
8,987
-1,197
525
525
288
288
2,061
2,061
7,138
2,112
3,070
6,180
232
-232
0
3,000
3,000
0
3,500
3,943
7,443
0
1,130
1,130
6,014
1,599
3,833
3,781
0
1,590
1,590
0
962
962
12,460
15,074
9,307
18,226
2,456
276
2,180
2,587
1,221
1,366
6,820
1,000
3,664
4,156
16,071
5,838
4,384
17,525
-22,187
55,209
23,461
9,561
10,000
10,000
20,000
66,839
31,310
28,791
69,357
1,680
495
581
1,594
23,141
1,192
24,333
Revolving Totals
$365,411
$457,935
$397,457
-$61,645
$364,244
157
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
TOWN SPECIAL REVENUE
Beginning
Balance
Receipts
Expenses
Transfers
Ending
Balance
Grants
Downtown Master Plan Grant
0
25,000
25,000
0
Non Point Pollution Grant
13,850
12,835
1,016
TOD Grant
0
116.320
116.320
0
Downtown Parking Lot Grant
0
110.000
1.220
108,780
BMP Grant
0
15.963
15.963
0
Polling Hours Grant
2,241
608
2.849
Planning Grants
4,349
4.349
Child Passenger Safety Grant
-707
707
0
Law Enforcement Fund
29.065
3,108
25.957
Vest Program Grant
5,601
2,355
7.956
Community Policing Grant
9,989
1 1 .299
13,496
7,793
Police Block Grant
36
36
Police Equipment Grant
3,000
3,000
Police Traffic Safety Grant
663
-207
456
Police SETB Grant
5,000
5,000
Fire Safety Grant
1,318
1.318
Fire Ambulance Grant
2,000
2.000
Fire Equipment Grant
6,050
1,798
4.252
Fire SAFE Grant
6,933
7,513
281
14,165
Fire Equipment Grant
3
3
Fire Emergency Prepare Grant
146
146
Harbor Pumpout Grant
14,934
8,500
17,739
5,695
DPW Recycling Grant
4,848
4.848
Emergency Preparedness Grant
0
7,250
2,711
4,539
Medicare Reimbursements
24,288
15,160
6,198
33,250
Elder Affairs Caregiver Grant
66
2,252
1,616
702
Elder Affairs Formula Grant
0
9,171
9,171
0
Elder Affairs Outreach Grant
1.237
80
1,157
Elder Affairs Triad Grant
340
340
Library SEMLS Grant
7.505
8,282
15.788
Library State Aid Grant
296
10,666
4,964
5.999
Library Public Grant
2.111
699
2,810
Library on the Same Page Grant
0
7,500
6.788
712
Grant Totals
$145,163
$359,038
$239,286
$0 $264,914
Grand Totals
$510,574
$816,972
$636,743 -$61,645 $629,158
158
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Primary Deoartment
Gross Pay
QUILL
MARYE
Board of Assessors
70,064
KRUPCZAK
DEBRAJ.
Board of Assessors
49,112
WARNER
ELLEN
Board of Assessors
37,278
GRANVILLE
MARY E.
Board of Assessors
1,300
MILLER
ELSA J.
Board of Assessors
1,200
PATROLIA
MICHAEL C.
Board of Assessors
1,200
Department Total
$160,154
TRADD
TARA
Board of Health
60,008
GOODWIN
MARY C.
Board of Health
32,085
GODZIK
JOSEPH R
Board of Health
24,039
FITZSIMMONS
JUDITH E.
Board of Health
14,222
CAHILL
CORINNEH.
Board of Health
399
Department Total
$130,752
EGAN
ROBERT M.
Building/Land Use
80,379
PILCZAK
JOANN
Building/Land Use
47,563
HINDLEY
DIANE M.
Building/Land Use
19,602
NOONAN
NANCY ANN
Building/Land Use
42,834
Department Total
$190,378
SESTITO
CARL A
Dept. of Public Works
76,350
SESTITO
ANTHONY C
Dept. of Public Works
75,093
LIVINGSTON
BOYD J
Dept. of Public Works
66,584
SWAN SON
ANDREW W.
Dept. of Public Wori<s
62,931
GUARENTE
CHARLES E.
Dept. of Public Works
57,126
EKBOM
LEO A.
Dept. of Public Works
55,865
BUTMAN
KENNETH BARR
Dept. of Public Works
55,236
THAYER JR
KENNETH E.
Dept. of Public Works
53,535
PIEPENBRINK
ROBERT
Dept. of Public Works
52,235
EDGETT
PHILIP L.
Dept. of Public Works
48,937
BAKER JR
GRANVILLE C
Dept. of Public Works
48,448
MARSH
HERBERT L
Dept. of Public Works
46,385
MURRAY
CHRISTOPHER
Dept. of Public Works
46,264
SNOW
MARY L.
Dept. of Public Works
39,641
BROWN
HERBERT L
Dept. of Public Works
7,686
LANZILLOTTI
AUSTEN K
Dept. of Public Works
6,515
MCCORMACK
ANDREW J
Dept. of Public Works
5,201
MACDONALD
FRANK A
Dept. of Public Works
385
ZYRKOWSKI
BRIAN
Dept. of Public Works
289
Department Total
$804,705
ELWORTHY
LINDA A
Elder Affairs
63,073
BARRETT
CAROL A.
Elder Affairs
39,865
HORSEFIELD
MARTHA R
Elder Affairs
22,736
SALERNO
GERTRUDE
Elder Affairs
19,710
BUCKLEY
JOHN
Elder Affairs
18,349
Department Total
$163,733
ADAMS
BRIAN
Facilities
73,211
KELLY
MARK H.
Facilities
65,527
LINCOLN
DEREK A.
Facilities
61,607
EMANUELLO
ANTHONY P.
Facilities
45,620
MACE
RICHARD
Facilities
10,328
RATTENBURY
HENRY A
Facilities
3,852
SULLIVAN
DANIEL
Facilities
3,404
Department Total
$263,549
TRASK
MARK H.
Fire Department
112,837
BILODEAU
PAUL T.
Fire Department
110,722
SILVIA
ROBERT D.
Fire Department
103,105
MAHONEY JR.
FRANCIS X.
Fire Department
101,158
RUNEY
JAMES P.
Fire Department
100,657
159
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Pnmarv Department
Gross Pav
CURLEY
JAMES F.
Fire Department
95,626
PROTULIS
ROBERT F.
Fire Department
95,458
HERNAN
JOHN M.
Fire Department
81,094
FORDE
ROBERT
Fire Department
79,643
DOCKRAY
JOHN J.
Fire Department
79,319
SMITH
DANIEL
Fire Department
79,211
MARTIN
ROBERT
Fire Department
78,745
HALL
JAMES
Fire Department
75,925
DURETTE
KEVIN J.
Fire Department
75,311
CUNNINGHAM
DANIEL
Fire Department
72,315
BELANGER
RANDY P.
Fire Department
69,738
WENZLOW
ERIC W.
Fire Department
69.541
HICKEY
JONATHAN M
Fire Department
65,507
MORRISON
LAURA CHRIS
Fire Department
61,109
FIORI
JAMES E.
Fire Department
59.701
ROSANO
RANDALL W
Fire Department
59,215
DONOVAN
KEVIN D
Fire Department
56.829
HALEY
JOHNW
Fire Department
55,958
NADEAU
ROBERT A
Fire Department
34,622
PERGOLA
JOSEPH M
Fire Department
15,989
MAYNARD
STEVEN L.
Fire Department
3,000
MCKAY
THOMAS
Fire Department
1,333
BROOKE
WILLIAM A.
Fire Department
333
MENDES
DANIEL 1
Fire Department
262
NORLIN
ERICM
Fire Department
245
DONOVAN
MARK A
Fire Department
159
HEALY
JAMES
Fire Department
96
1
1
Department Total
$1,894,763
GIBBONS
LORREN S.
Harbormaster
50,490
MACDONALD
RYAN J
Harbormaster
8,333
O'MALLEY III
THOMAS J
Harbormaster
8.196
JOHNSON
ROBERT A.
Harbormaster
4,835
Department Total
$71,854
RAFFERTY
JACQUELINE S
Library
71,141
MOODY
SHARON
Library
55,293
COUGHLIN
MARY E.
Library
47,207
WALSH
GAYLE
Library
44.648
GAILUNAS
PAUL J.
Library
42.845
DWYER
JANET
Library
34.395
NORTON
KRISTIN
Library
27.209
WALSH
LAURIE L.
Library
22.470
OHRENBERGER
MARJORIE
Library
22.289
LONDERGAN
MARY E.
Library
8,626
LENGYEL
BRIGID
Library
5.099
NELSON
BRONWYN
Library
3,872
ISIHARA
IKUKO
Library
3,268
LAAS
ALEXANDRA
Library
1,612
FEGREUS
ELIZABETH
Library
1,503
HILLMAN
KATHRYN M
Library
772
JENKS
KAREN A
Library
221
REEL
MICHAEL C
Library
208
BURGESS
MATTHEEW C
Library
117
KLEINZ
JACQUELINE M
Library
96
Department Total
$392,891
COGILL
DAVID C.
Police Department
196,546
SMALL
JOHN H.
Police Department
150,533
HUSSEY
JAMES
Police Department
128,090
MCLEAN
JAMES P.
Police Department
126,783
TREANOR
JEFFREY
Police Department
125,080
QUIGLEY
WILLIAM P.
Police Department
114,544
CONTE
JOHN C.
Police Department
101,017
STEVERMAN
REGEN
Police Department
91,363
LENNON
GREGORY J.
Police Department
82,171
160
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Primary Deoartment
Gross Pav
YANNIZZI
FRANCIS P.
Police Department
81,103
WILSON
PAUL M.
Police Department
80,456
HUNT
GARRET A.
Police Department
75,803
REARDON
PATRICK
Police Department
71,064
KENNEY
PATRICK
Police Department
70,711
MATOS
LISA M.
Police Department
63,437
TARANTINO
CHRISTY J.
Police Department
60,904
GRANT
CHRISTOPHER
Police Department
59,065
WIGMORE
THOMAS W.
Police Department
55,352
BAGLEY
EDWARD
Police Department
54,792
LOWERY
PATRICIA A.
Police Department
52,410
MCCARTHY
KELLI
Police Department
50,017
WILLIAMS
DANIEL
Police Department
49,180
DOUGLAS
PATRICIA A.
Police Department
48,799
DOYLE
JENIFER J.
Police Department
48,612
NOONAN
BRIAN W.
Police Department
40,029
FORD
ANDREW J.
Police Department
39,963
BROOKS
COREY
Police Department
32,798
PEEBLES
BRIAN M.
Police Department
27,860
BRIGHAM
PAULB
Police Department
25,508
COSTA
LOUIS C.
Police Department
22,886
MALOUF
FREDERICK G
Police Department
21,550
AHLSTEDT
RICHARD
Police Department
20,536
SHEA
GREGORY M.
Police Department
19,149
SAUNDERS
SCOTT
Police Department
18,793
PETERS
SHELLEE L.
Police Department
18,489
CASAGRANDE
ROBERT C.
Police Department
18,113
MURPHY
PAUL W.
Police Department
17,283
LUCAS
MATTHEW J
Police Department
16,769
MCLAUGHLIN
JAMES
Police Department
16,602
MAHONEY
JONF,
Police Department
16,199
FARINA
COREY M.
Police Department
16,185
WHITTIER
WILLIAM F
Police Department
15,439
REARDON
TIMOTHY P
Police Department
15,376
CONNEELY
SEAN
Police Department
14,822
FIDROCKI
WILLIAM
Police Department
13,754
FICARRA
SCOTT
Police Department
13,733
GOYETTE
TIMOTHY J
Police Department
12,983
MCGEE
NANCY
Police Department
12,614
O'ROURKE
JOHN
Police Department
12,587
PERAINO
MICHAEL J.
Police Department
12,109
ACHILLE
ROBERT
Police Department
12,087
HARTNETT
GREGG T
Police Department
12,007
SWEENEY
ANDREW J
Police Department
11,623
FAHEY
SEANM
Police Department
10,552
MCKENNA
RICHARD J.
Police Department
10,168
HANCOCK
EDWARD
Police Department
8,087
FALL
GREGORY
Police Department
7,804
NORRIS
JOHN
Police Department
7,297
CAVANAUGH
SEANT.
Police Department
6,173
PIERCE
CHARLES J
Police Department
6,143
RICE
ROBERT
Police Department
5,918
MCADAMS
DARREN
Police Department
5,914
CADIGAN
THOMAS M.
Police Department
5,417
ADAMS
KATHLEEN M.
Police Department
5,391
SALITURI
JOELE
Police Department
5,241
HENVEY
CAROL
Police Department
4,457
GILMARTIN
JAMES A.
Police Department
4,043
CHRISTIE
JAMES J
Police Department
3,661
FLANAGAN
JAMES P
Police Department
3,588
AIGUIER
BRIAN E.
Police Department
3,167
GREELEY
THOMAS P.
Police Department
3,091
TRACEY
PHILIP E.
Police Department
2,937
SHALNO
STEVEN
Police Department
2,826
STEVERMAN
ERIKO.
Police Department
2,667
SUTHERLAND
JAMES E.
Police Department
2,245
NOGUEIRA
FRANK
Police Department
2,212
HAMACKER
MARK
Police Department
2,163
RAPPOLD
ROBERT
Police Department
2,087
161
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Primarv Deoartment
Gross Pav
DUNN
DANIEL A
Police Department
1,794
LOWRANCE
RAWSON R.
Police Department
1,623
HARRISON
JEFF
Police Department
1,608
O'HARA
MICHAEL
Police Department
1,508
CANNY
DAVID
Police Department
1,439
SULLIVAN
ROBERT
Police Department
1,360
MCCRACKEN
JOSEPH H.
Police Department
1,261
BULMAN
JAMES
Police Department
1,244
BOWEN
JAMES
Police Department
1,168
CARINAS JR
ARTHUR P
Police Department
1,113
BEST
MICHAEL A
Police Department
1,107
RICE
TAMI
Police Department
1,063
CHURCH
DANNY D
Police Department
1,008
OSHEA
AMANDA L
Police Department
992
TALBOT
KEVIN
Police Department
832
FARRELL
THOMAS
Police Department
798
BAILEY
DOUGLAS
Police Department
731
CURRAN
JAMES P
Police Department
704
CORSON III
KENNETH R.
Police Department
687
MARCELLA
ANTHONY G
Police Department
687
GAETA SR
THOMAS P
Police Department
672
WYMAN
CHRISTOPHER
Police Department
504
COLETTI
DAVID F
Police Department
462
GUARENTE
DANIEL
Police Department
462
MCISAAC
JOHNF
Police Department
462
SWEETLAND
ROBERT T
Police Department
462
MCCUE
FRANIS X
Police Department
451
CONNOLLY
GERALD
Police Department
399
ALLISON
DONALD F
Police Department
368
ELMES
STEPHEN R
Police Department
368
SCHROUT
ERIC
Police Department
368
WALETKUS
ALAN
Police Department
368
SMITH
WILLIAM H
Police Department
359
SWEENEY
RONALD E.
Police Department
359
WYMAN JR
JOHNR
Police Department
359
MCINNIS
GERALD
Police Department
357
BUONAUGURIO
PATRICK
Police Department
336
GLENNON
SEANM
Police Department
336
GREENWOOD
DONALD H
Police Department
336
KENNEDY
MARKP
Police Department
336
RAYNE
STEPHEN T
Police Department
336
RYAN
EDWARD T
Police Department
336
WOOD
KENNETH F
Police Department
336
BRENNAN
MICHAEL
Police Department
328
DURANT
KENNETH
Police Department
328
FELTRUP
MARKT
Police Department
328
COYLE
ALFRED
Police Department
168
MACDONALD
RICHARD
Police Department
168
O'REILLY
JOSEPH
Police Department
168
RYAN
JOHN
Police Department
168
BRENNAN
MARKF
Police Department
164
MURRAY
MICHAEL S
Police Department
164
WEEKS
DAVID
Police Department
151
Department Total
$2,742,906
CARROLL
JAMES
Recreation
46,159
WORLEY
JOHN M.
Recreation
43,602
BARF(A
MICHAEL J
Recreation
13,412
EQUI
MARTHA A.
Recreation
7,600
STEVENSON
JEREMIAH
Recreation
4,416
MCDONALD
LINDSEY L.
Recreation
3,666
BONNER
KIMBERLY
Recreation
3,282
CURTIN
MICHAEL E
Recreation
3,105
ST. PIERRE
PAUL
Recreation
2,660
CORCORAN
BLAIR
Recreation
2,369
MCDONALD
PAULINA A
Recreation
2,286
LOVALLO
ANDREW
Recreation
2,279
OCONNELL
MATT
Recreation
2.216
162
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Primary Department
Gross Pav
WISE
ELLEN
Recreation
2,193
BIAGINI
ANDREA L
Recreation
2,187
CONWAY
COLIN
Recreation
2,170
MCLELLAN
RYAN
Recreation
2,120
GALLAGHER
MOLLY K
Recreation
2,110
KRUPCZAK
JARED P
Recreation
1,541
BATES-MCARTHUR
REBECCA M.
Recreation
1,530
ANDERSON
GARYK
Recreation
1,470
SMITH
GORDON R
Recreation
1,361
LAN DON
ELIZABETH
Recreation
1,314
LONDON
CHARLOTTE D
Recreation
1,310
HUNT
NATALIE T
Recreation
1,232
BONNER
KAREN C.
Recreation
1,218
CLOUGHERTY
FLORENCE
Recreation
1,208
MCDONALD
SARAH E.
Recreation
1,146
RICHARDSON
EVAN J
Recreation
1,060
CARBONE
WILLIAM C.
Recreation
972
CLOUGHERTY
GRACE H
Recreation
703
WALSH
ALLISON K.
Recreation
648
ETHIER
PATRICIA
Recreation
534
Department Total
$165,076
WALSH
DENISE
School Department
154,042
CISNEROS
KENNETH R.
School Department
114,944
ANTOLINI
JOEL
School Department
110,105
GILL
MICHAEL PATR
School Department
101,438
GILL
LINDA
School Department
100,066
GALLOTTA
ALANR.
School Department
99,240
DEGENNARO
DAVID
School Department
96,663
WANDS
JOHN
School Department
94,295
SHEEHAN
JANET
School Department
94,166
DECHIARA
JENNIFER
School Department
93,380
MRZYGLOD
NANCY
School Department
93,234
PORTER
ANNE LESLIE
School Department
93,016
HORIGAN
SUSAN M.
School Department
90,717
SWEENEY
TORIN
School Department
90,342
DUFFY
MAUREEN M
School Department
89,392
GORDON
CYNTHIA B.
School Department
88,396
THOMAE
ANNM.
School Department
87,189
KURKER
KIMM
School Department
87,053
LEE
MARGARET
School Department
86,742
FORD
RONALD J.
School Department
85,360
KENNY
LYNNE
School Department
85,016
MCGRAIL
PATRICIA
School Department
84,608
CONROY
THERESA
School Department
84,370
HENRY
DEBORAH A.
School Department
84,370
WOMERSLEY
KATHLEEN
School Department
83,774
CISNEROS
ELIZABETH A.
School Department
82,421
CORKHUM
SUZI Y.
School Department
81,912
WELCH
MICHAEL R.
School Department
81,863
SANDLER
KERRI L
School Department
81,400
GIBSON
BARBARA A
School Department
80,798
YESS
DENISE ANNE
School Department
80,679
DYKAS
KEVIN P.
School Department
80,460
BUCKLEY JR
JOHNC
School Department
80,390
SULLIVAN
VICTORIA
School Department
79,746
BRINDLEY
PENELOPE A.
School Department
79,526
MARKS
BRYAN E
School Department
78,657
JORDAN
KATHLEEN A.
School Department
78,239
JORDAN
MARGARET
School Department
77,793
COOK
LAUREN M.
School Department
77,786
BARBIERI
DIANE M
School Department
77,557
AFANASIW
PETER
School Department
76,984
LAFOUNTAIN
ALLEN W.
School Department
75,809
CRIMMINS
CAROLYN L.
School Department
75,349
GIBSON
COLLEEN E.
School Department
75,205
BEAL
DEBORAH G.
School Department
74,941
RITTS
JUDITH A
School Department
74,779
163
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Pnmarv Deoartment
Gross Pav
1
MAGNUSSEN
DAVID R
School Department
73,639
WOOLEY
STEPHANIE E.
School Department
73,297
BIERMAN
CAROLE L.
School Department
73,119
JONES
DANIEL C.
School Department
72,840
BERRY
MAUREEN M.
School Department
72,840
OWENS-RIGBY
ELIZABETH R
School Department
72,840
BIAGINI
STEVEN
School Department
72,467
MCGRATH
ELIZABETH M.
School Department
72,440
WINTER
LAUREN M
School Department
72,291
BERKOWITZ
NINAB.
School Department
71,898
MORRISSEY
PATRICIA A
School Department
71,687
SWARTZ
LAURA C.
School Department
71,605
DIMINNIE
LESLIE
School Department
70,718
HIGGINS
JOYL
School Department
70,040
WILLIS
JAMES
School Department
69,861
HANSON
JEANNE B.
School Department
69,316
MCNAMARA
PAMELA J.
School Department
68,778
KEATING
LAURA R.
School Department
68,557
WEYDT
MICHAEL
School Department
67,715
SULLIVAN
ALLISON B.
School Department
67,133
TUSCHER
ROBERT
School Department
66,870
ROHRER
EILEEN
School Department
66,715
JOHNSTON
KARIN
School Department
66,651
TRITTO
STEPHANIE T.
School Department
66,611
LEVY
ROBERT
School Department
65.564
THOMAS
JANEV
School Department
65,096
BLIDNER
ARON
School Department
64,356
DUGAN
MARY P.
School Department
63,955
BERMAN
ANN
School Department
63,185
DEWAAL
JULIA P.
School Department
63,038
LEONARD JR.
EDWARD J.
School Department
62,863
GIULIANO
LAURA
School Department
62,525
CLARK
JENNIFER A.
School Department
60,686
FOLEY
KERRI ANN
School Department
60.525
PALMIERI
VINCENT
School Department
60,378
MCTIGUE
JOAN
School Department
60.140
MONTEIRO
JENNIFER
School Department
59.965
FISH
WILLIAM
School Department
59,961
NELLIGAN
CATHERINE
School Department
59,556
BLUESTEIN
NANCY A
School Department
58.240
PARRELL
ERICA K
School Department
57.589
CAPOBIANCO
KRISTIE E
School Department
56.999
HOGAN
MICHAEL
School Department
56.421
WHALEN
MEREDITH
School Department
56,187
ERLANDSEN
ROBERT J.
School Department
55.999
MORIARTY
STEPHANIE C.
School Department
55,733
GIBBONS
EMILY F.
School Department
55,017
CASSIANI
JOAN M.
School Department
54,969
BERMAN
CHRISTINE J.
School Department
54,835
CALLAHAN
JEANL.
School Department
54,627
DISABATINO
JENNIFER A
School Department
54,461
LEWIS
ARNA
School Department
54,367
GOLDSTEIN
CHERIEA
School Department
54,109
BEAU DRY
KAYNE M.
School Department
54,104
OGDEN
ELIZABETH A.
School Department
53,718
MAGNUSSEN
NANCY
School Department
53,482
FORTIN
JONATHAN T.
School Department
53,172
WELCH
SUSAN N
School Department
53,125
BOTTI
CHRISTINA A
School Department
53,106
HATHAWAY
DEBORAH M
School Department
53,056
MCALARNEY
KATE
School Department
52,529
O'HARA
MEGHAN
School Department
52,460
GITTENS-CARLE
ALEISA M.
School Department
52,124
LECOUNT JR.
ROBERT A.
School Department
52,108
NOBLE
STEPHANIE
School Department
51,921
MCCABE
JASON D
School Department
51,729
LUCKI
ROSALIE L
School Department
50,619
GIBBS
KAREN
School Department
50,476
CLAASSEN
MICHELLE
School Department
49,336
164
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Primary Department
Gross Pav
FLAHERPi'
STEPHEN M
School Department
48.834
JONES
THOMAS W.
School Department
48,185
SULLIVAN-SANGE
KATHLEEN
School Department
47,905
HOLLAND
THEODORE L
School Department
47,350
PESCATORE
JANE
School Department
47,165
HANNON
PETER H
School Department
47,069
QUEENAN
CAROLYN E.
School Department
46,626
KING JR
JOSEPH W
School Department
45,806
MOSHER
MICHELES
School Department
44,696
SMITH
MARGARET L.
School Department
44,696
DANIELSON
JOHN
School Department
44,400
KOTTER
JEFFREY
School Department
44,362
GROSSMAN
CHRISTINA
School Department
44,228
HOLLAND
MARGARET
School Department
44,228
GALLAGHER
ASA
School Department
43,714
MURPHY
KAREN
School Department
42,854
MCINNIS
KAREN E
School Department
42,658
HATHON
ROSEM
School Department
42,431
LEWIS
MICHAEL A
School Department
41,929
MCPHILLIPS
JENNIFER A
School Department
41,620
DAVIS
JOSEPH G
School Department
41,412
LEAHY
DENISEM.
School Department
41,252
COLLINS
JUDITH
School Department
40,718
O'BRIEN
CASSANDRA G.
School Department
40,305
DICKSON
KELLY B.
School Department
40,062
LEWIS
MARGARET
School Department
39,700
FIGUEIREDO
JUDITH A
School Department
39,011
COSMAN
SUSAN
School Department
38,351
DONOGHUE
DONNA M
School Department
36,707
JOYCE
MICHELLE
School Department
36,624
TRASK
AMY
School Department
35,927
MEADE
JONI
School Department
35,780
WILEY
MEG
School Department
35,250
YOUNG
DAVID
School Department
35,121
WOLLAM
RACHEL N.
School Department
34,753
MARAT
MARY
School Department
34,131
RIOUX
CASSANDRA
School Department
33,466
DUNCAN
NATHANIEL
School Department
33,011
MCGOWAN
ERINC
School Department
31,918
LAUZON
ELIZABETH L.
School Department
31,814
HILL
CHARLOTTE
School Department
31,353
MONTGOMERY
JENNY M.
School Department
31,143
GREGORY
JANE E.
School Department
31,106
DOW
DAMA E.
School Department
30,680
CROUGH
SANDRA
School Department
29,515
SIMMONS
LISA
School Department
29,042
MINGELS
BRADLEY T
School Department
28,929
PERKINS
DANIEL S
School Department
28,429
SULC
JENNIFER W
School Department
27,792
FOLEY
JOSEPH
School Department
27,602
NUTTING
JONATHAN
School Department
27,421
MARTIN
APRIL A.
School Department
26,364
CANZATER
BEATRICE
School Department
26,081
SANFORD
WILLIAM E
School Department
25,924
ZAPPOLO
SANDRA L.
School Department
25,107
SABO
JEAN
School Department
24,863
BROOKS
KATHRYN A
School Department
24,455
R.-GRIFFITHS
GRACE M.
School Department
24,448
ALBANESE
PAULA M
School Department
23,725
CLAY
VIRGINIA E.
School Department
22,213
FABIAN
KATHERINE
School Department
21,695
SADLER
SUSAN M.
School Department
21,687
KURTZ
JACQUELINE
School Department
20,266
SUGRUE
LISAV
School Department
19,644
CREIGHTON
NANCY F.
School Department
19,564
RIPATRAZONE
JOANNE M,
School Department
19,561
ANDRUS
JOAN B.
School Department
19,411
LEHR
JOANNE
School Department
19,411
SMITH
PEARL F
School Department
19,411
165
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Primary DeDartment
Gross Pav
WILD
LINDA S.
School Department
19,411
AVER
ALISON G.
School Department
19,411
CLIFFORD
DIANE
School Department
19,411
SALERNO
HEIDI C.
School Department
19,411
SEPPALA
LIANE L.
School Department
19,411
SHANNON
DEBORAH M.
School Department
19.411
BARRY
MARGARITA
School Department
19,390
MCDAVITT
KAREN E
School Department
18,951
DAVIS
AMY
School Department
18,882
GRADY
BETHS
School Department
18,859
REGAN
BRENDAW.
School Department
18,755
KELLEY
JILLL
School Department
18,268
BAUM
ROBERT W.
School Department
18,138
YUROF
KELLI
School Department
17,948
STROINEY RUSSE
SALLY
School Department
17,746
PENWELL
KATHRYN R
School Department
17,691
AMERO
ERICF
School Department
17,400
SMITH
RACHEL W
School Department
17,060
GRANDE
LUCIA G.
School Department
16.736
MCELHINNEY
COLLETTE
School Department
16,675
STRUZZIERY
LAURA A
School Department
16,650
DEGENNARO
ALLISON
School Department
16,570
DONATO
MARIA 1.
School Department
16,544
HENEGHAN
BETH A
School Department
15,909
ONEILIII
THOMAS J
School Department
15,739
FARRELL
CAROLYN
School Department
15,594
KENNY
BRANDON P
School Department
15,384
DALTON
BLAKE
School Department
14,942
LILLE
REBECCA A
School Department
14,895
WILKINSON
MOLLY E
School Department
14,895
MURPHY
JUSTINE C
School Department
13,802
BORDONARO
SARAH A
School Department
13,742
RHODES
KATHLEEN E.
School Department
12.749
SHERIDAN
M. ELIZABETH
School Department
11.950
ROSS
ANITA
School Department
11,646
BRYANT
DORIAN
School Department
11,569
MALONE
EMILY
School Department
11,057
MONACO
LYNN B.
School Department
10,928
SCHWANTNER
DERRY
School Department
10,655
CALABRIA
MARIA
School Department
10,624
D'ELIA
JOANNE
School Department
10,544
RIDGE
EILEEN
School Department
10,533
MARASCIO
JOSEPHINE
School Department
10,374
RYAN
SUSAN M.
School Department
10,314
SNOW
DOROTHY B.
School Department
10,269
JACOBUCCI
EILEEN C.
School Department
10,157
VINTON
DAVID S
School Department
10,076
TRUGLIA
SILVANA
School Department
9,569
POLLARD
KIMBERLY N
School Department
9,430
HALEY
VALERIE A.
School Department
9,392
SPADEA
MARIA
School Department
9,144
O'BRIEN
TAYLOR L
School Department
9,066
RAY
THOMAS P
School Department
8,961
MAGNER
ROMINA V
School Department
8,727
LEARY
EDWARD J.
School Department
8,625
MARKS
LAURA
School Department
8,498
BROWN
PETER A
School Department
8.292
STILLMAN
MARGARET M
School Department
8.063
WILFAND
WENDY
School Department
7.990
QUINLAN-MARCEL
ERIN J
School Department
7.907
MALOUF
THERESA A
School Department
7.705
OUELLhTTE
ANNE
School Department
7,229
BANAHAN
JEAN A
School Department
6,806
ASTINO
JEANNE
School Department
6,800
PORRO
COSMO
School Department
6,767
MORDE
MATTHEW R
School Department
6,693
MCELGUNN
MAUREEN G
School Department
6,550
GRAVES
JOHN
School Department
6,051
CASONI
LOURDEEN
School Department
6,000
166
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Pnmarv Deoartment
Gross Pav
LEVANGIE
JOHN A.
School Department
5,992
LEMANSKI
ALLISON M
School Department
5,626
MADGE
TRAGI L.
School Department
5,377
BENNETT
PAMELA M.
School Department
5,334
O'CONNELL
BERNADETTE
School Department
5,310
WALSH
ROBERT
School Department
5,244
OFFERMAN
LISA
School Department
4,910
NEDROW
RUTH
School Department
4,830
COAKLEY
ABIGAIL
School Department
4,818
DAVIS
CRAIG
School Department
4,700
CURRAN
CHARLES
School Department
4,696
JAFFE
CHARLES A
School Department
4,696
SPOFFORD
ROBERT B
School Department
4,696
WEINTRAUB
JANEB
School Department
4,630
MAHONEY
PHILIP
School Department
4,583
PATTISON
BRIAN J.
School Department
4,583
VENTRESCA
THOMAS
School Department
4,583
MAREE
AMY
School Department
4,496
BARNARD
CLAIR J
School Department
3,885
KIDDER
IAN
School Department
3,760
LEWIS
MATTHEW
School Department
3,745
ROWAN
MEGHAN K.
School Department
3,630
CZAJAK
PATRICIA
School Department
3,590
KAMP
SUSAN
School Department
3,455
SCHMITT
JUDITH
School Department
3,268
BUCKLEY
PETER
School Department
3,255
MEEHAN
SARAG.
School Department
3,212
TOWER
CHRISTINE
School Department
3,209
DUGGAN
JOHNF
School Department
3,183
TAGGART
CHRISTINE
School Department
3,183
MCMILLAN
MATTHEW
School Department
3,090
PALMER
JENNIFER
School Department
3,090
ROMAN
ANTHONY
School Department
3,090
MORGAN
DONNA
School Department
3,050
LOMBARDI
JOHNG
School Department
3,027
LAMPI
ANDREA R
School Department
3,025
DELANEY
DARLENE M.
School Department
3,025
FLYNN
LISA
School Department
2,825
RACCUIA
KAREN A
School Department
2,760
PELLETIER
ELIZABETH
School Department
2,552
CICIOTTE
CAROL
School Department
2,545
THOMS
NORMAN
School Department
2,520
ELY
FLORENCE
School Department
2,375
JOHNSTON
HEATHER
School Department
2,150
HERNBERG
KATHLEEN
School Department
2,080
WOOD
JO-ELLEN S
School Department
2,037
RUGGIERO
BO
School Department
2,037
WALSH
ROBERT
School Department
2,007
EDWARD
WILLIAM K
School Department
1,800
SAPOSNIK
SCOTT A
School Department
1,733
MCMANUS
ERIN
School Department
1,650
COX
JUDITH L
School Department
1,613
CARROLL
PAUL
School Department
1,606
HILL
BRIAN
School Department
1,606
TARPEY
LORRAINE C
School Department
1,570
GREELEY-PICKAR
EVA MARIA
School Department
1,545
FEGREUS
JANE M.
School Department
1,238
KILPATRICK
BONNIE
School Department
1,160
O'KANE
MARGARET M
School Department
1,150
DEVIN
MAUFiAM
School Department
1,090
F^AYMOND
JENNIFERS
School Department
1,050
BEARY
KAREN M
School Department
990
KING
DONE
School Department
990
GILDEA
KELLI A
School Department
870
GERBIS
JENNIFER F
School Department
830
BECKER
LAURE
School Department
720
BLACKINTON
MARY
School Department
680
FEENEY
JOHNM
School Department
600
O'DELL
DANIEL S
School Department
600
167
WAGES SALARIES PAID
CALENDER YEAR 2008
Last Name
First Name
Primary Department
Gross Pav
GILL
KELLY
School Department
525
BINDA
EUGENE
School Department
515
MULLEN
DOROTHY
School Department
460
WATTS
KRISTEN
School Department
413
DEWAAL
JOHN
School Department
375
MEEHAN MATTHEW
JENNIFERS
School Department
300
NOTTAGE
SARAH E
School Department
300
CROWELL
JODY BETH
School Department
239
GAYER
MICHELLE
School Department
225
DEYESO
MICHAEL
School Department
225
GENELLO
LAURAS
School Department
225
GRIP
LEAH
School Department
225
REPLOGLE
STEWART
School Department
225
HICKEY
IAN
School Department
150
HOWARD
KRISTIN
School Department
150
MASTROMARINO
MARY E.
School Department
150
MCNAMEE
FRANCIS C.
School Department
150
NOBLE
SARAH
School Department
150
PAGE
EILEEN
School Department
150
PINKUS
DANIELLE
School Department
150
DOOLEY
LISA ANN
School Department
75
MORIN
PATRICIA A.
School Department
75
MULLEN
ANN
School Department
75
Department Total
$11,725,178
GRIFFIN
WILLIAM
Selectmen's Office
132.496
ORAM
JENNIFER B
Selectmen's Office
58.749
CARISTI-MACDON
MARIE F
Selectmen's Office
18.824
JACKSON
ROBERT W.
Selectmen's Office
1.600
CARR
EDWIN
Selectmen's Office
1.375
CARLSON
PAUL
Selectmen's Office
1.000
DORMITZER
RALPH
Selectmen's Office
1.000
KOED
FRED
Selectmen's Office
1.000
QUIGLEY
KAREN M
Selectmen's Office
667
WADSWORTH
DAVID H
Selectmen's Office
600
PATTISON
PAUL
Selectmen's Office
500
VANDERWEIL
R. GARY
Selectmen's Office
375
LEHR JR
ARTHUR L
Selectmen's Office
350
Department Total
$218,535
BUCKLEY JR.
J. MICHAEL
Town Accountant
102.427
HENDERSON
JANE E.
Town Accountant
30.453
Department Total
$132,880
1
DOUGLAS
MARION L.
Town Clerk
65,430
ST.PIERRE
CAROL L.
Town Clerk
50,352
FORD
EDYTHE
Town Clerk
326
CHARLES
MARGARET R.
Town Clerk
326
VOLUNGIS
JUDITH P.
Town Clerk
326
Department Total
$116,760
LITCHFIELD
LINDA M.
Treasurer/Collector
66,560
MCCARTHY
KATHLEEN E
Treasurer/Collector
54,537
PARNELL
SANDRA E
Treasurer/Collector
44,234
1
Department Total
$165,330
168
REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER/ COLLECTOR
The following is the Annual Report for the Office of Treasurer/Collector. It contains
a Reconciliation of Town Cash Accounts, Report of the Tax Collector and a listing of
wages and salaries paid for calendar year 2008.
In Fiscal Year 2008, the Office processed approximately 11,976 Real Estate tax bills,
575 Personal Property tax bills, 9,442 Motor Vehicle Excise tax bills, 409 Boat
Excise tax bills and 10,568 Water and Sewer bills.
In addition, the Office is responsible for processing payroll for all Town employees,
issuing all accounts payable checks and maintaining custody of all Town receipts.
I would like to thank the residents of Cohasset for the opportunity to serve the Towi
and thank Sandy Parnell for her efforts.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen E. McCarthy
Acting Treasurer/Collector
RECONCILIATION OF TOWN CASH ACCOUNTS
June 30, 2008
Balance in Treasury July 1, 2007 $13,515,675
Receipts 85,398,989
Disbursements (87,312,107)
Balance in Town Treasury June 30, 2008 $11,602,557
Cash on Hand 15 0
Bank of America 174,806
Eastern Bank 57,269
Hingham Institute For Savings 2,4 3 9,015
Hingham Institute For Savings - Trust Funds 254,203
Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust 791,140
Mellon Bank 508,427
Pilgrim Bank 2,327,992
Pilgrim Bank - Trust Funds 1,554,473
Rockland Trust 1,312,488
Rockland Trust - Trust Funds 1,0 84,385
Vanguard Group - Trust Funds 1,098,209
Total Funds in Town Custody $11,602,557
169
REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008
Balance
Uened/
Ending
Forward
Committed
Abated
Refunds
Receipts
Adjusted
Balance
Real Estate Taxes -
Levy of 2008
0
25,310.920
126.343
44.297
24.686.957
-90.690
451,227
451.227
Levy of 2007
329.588
7.225
14.048
255.271
-81.140
0
Levy of 2006
48.227
569
569
24.409
-23,818
0
-
Levy of 2005
(342)
342
0
I
Total Real Estate Taxes
$377,473
$25,310,920
$134,137
$59,256
$24,966,637
-$195,648
$451,227
Personal Property Taxes -
Levy of 2008
0
162.154
487
1,454
159,843
3,278
3,278
Levy of 2007
627
324
303
303
Levy of 2006
954
954
954 1
Levy of 2005
542
5
547
547
Levy of 2004
566
0
586
586
Levy of 2003
682
18
664
664
Levy of 2002
781
101
680
680
Levy of 2001
916
71
845
845
Levy of 2000
2.651
1.145
1,506
1,506
Levy of 1999
2.374
1.135
1,239
1,239
Total Personal Property Taxes
$10,113
$162,154
$487
$1,459
$162,637
$0
$10,602
Other Property Taxes -
Deferred Property Taxes
473.527
90.901
564.428
564.428
Tax Liens / Tax Title
141.149
147.045
1,410
83.284
206.320
206.320
Tax Foreclosures / Possessions
87.317
87.317
87,317
Community Preservation Surcharge
4.061
335.180
3.906
412
329,018
6,729
6,729
Total Other Property Taxes
$706,054
$573,126
$3,906
$1,822
$412,302
$0
$864,794
Excise Taxes -
Motor Vehicle 2008
0
1.123.175
20.131
10.413
1.050,872
62,585
62,585
Motor Vehicle 2007
52.225
201.472
19.950
16.022
228,617
21,152
21,151
Motor Vehicle 2006
14.810
11.729
1.890
1.471
18,864
7,256
7.255
Motor Vehicle 2005
6.185
1.966
1.336
561
3.271
4,125
4.125
Motor Vehicle 2004
4.658
2.439
1,409
810
810
Motor Vehicle 2003
4.334
511
3,823
3.823
Motor Vehicle 2002
2.885
88
2,797
2.797
Motor Vehicle 2001
3.915
566
3,349
3,349
Motor Vehicle 2000
2.533
165
2,368
2.369
Motor Vehicle 1999
5.362
155
5,207
5.208
Boat Excise (All Years)
9.377
19.174
1.424
236
17,654
9,709
9.709
Total Excise Taxes
$106,284
$1,357,536
$47,170
$28,703
$1,322,172
$0
$123,181
Departmental Charges -
Water Use Charges
306.980
2.864.227
146.989
1.579
2.689.980
-71,403
264,414
264.414
Water Liens
8.220
72,400
910
63.365
■10,436
5.909
5,908
Sewer - Central Dotnct
111.402
717.600
6.190
342
703.197
-34,070
85.887
85,887
Sewer - North Distnct
25.905
292.860
3.629
285.172
-8,387
21.577
21,577
Sewer Liens
8,432
36.654
41.544
-1,520
2,022
2.022
Moonngs Fees
207
52.992
53,199
0
.
Ambulance Fees
356.673
404.347
1.636
3.342
374,886
387.840
387,840
Drainage Betterments
88.889
22,622
66.267
66,267
Unappomoned Bettemionts
5.147.325
54,622
-394,517
4,698.186
4,698,186
Apportioned Betterments
9.107
418.887
5.138
416,433
6.423
6,423
Committed Interest
2.779
52.715
51,662
3.832
3.832
Total Departmental Charges
$6,065,919
$4,912,682
$164,492
$5,263
$4,756,682
-$520,333
$5,542,357
' 1
170
2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The property tax levy is the revenue a community can raise through real and personal property taxes.
The property tax levy is the largest source of revenue for the Town of Cohasset. The property tax levy
for Fiscal Year 2008 was $25,473,074.16 representing 66% of the $37,676,319.16 budget. The
residential share of the levy is 93%, while commercial, industrial, and personal property account for
7%.
It is the responsibility of the Assessors' Office to establish fair market value for all properties in the
Town of Cohasset. During Fiscal Year 2008, the Assessors' Office conducted a full revaluation of the
town. The staff conducted an analysis of all arms-length sales that occurred in the town during
calendar year 2006, reported sales trends in the real estate market, and completely adjusted the land
valuation tables, in preparation for certification. The Department of Revenue required land valuation
methodology in accordance with newly adopted guidelines. After extensive review by the
Department of Revenue the values were certified for Fiscal Year 2008. The total valuation of the
town was $2,403,120,204 with a tax rate of $10.60 per thousand dollars of assessment.
In addition to the revaluation of real estate, the Assessors' Office is responsible for the assessment
and commitment of motor vehicle excise and boat excise, betterment assessments, and the
collection of new growth based on building construction. During 2008, the staff conducted field
inspections or review of all building permits in the Town of Cohasset.
The Board of Assessors would like to thank David Wadsworth, Town Historian, for volunteering to
collect property photos for the Assessors' database. David's efforts have produced several hundred
digital images that were downloaded to the assessment database throughout the year. Also, the
Board would like to acknowledge Deputy Assessor, Mary Quill, Assistant Assessor, Debra Krupczak
and Administrative Assistant, Ellen Warner for their professionalism throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. Granville, Chairperson
Michael C. Patrolia, Clerk
Elsa J. Miller, Member
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2008 BOARD OF HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT
The Board re-organized in April of 2008. Peggy S. Chapman, RN remained as Chairperson, with
Stephen N. Bobo assuming the Clerk position and Robin M. Lawrence, DDS as member. Joseph R.
Godzik, VMD remains the Health Agent on a part-time basis and Tara N. Tradd, Health
Inspector/Office Manager. Judy Fitzsimmons retired as public health nurse and now assists Mary
Goodwin, RN, who serves as the Town's Public Health Nurse.
Stephen N. Bobo continued to work with other town partners resulting in the approval of the
Stormwater Committee's Stormwater By-Law which was approved at the Annual Town Meeting.
Stephen N. Bobo has been working tirelessly to achieve this and has been instrumental in having the
By-law written.
Stephen N. Bobo also instituted the Brain Fitness Program. Brain plasticity is a new field of
neuroscience. The software program offers services to improve everything from reading skills to
improved driving for elders. The Paul Pratt Library, through a grant has installed the computerized
brain fitness exercise software on the library's many laptops for anyone's use.
Students at the Center for Student Coastal Research (CSCR) continued to monitor water quality in
Cohasset Harbor and the surrounding area. Enterococci bacteria levels continue to be high especially
in the area of the so-called "Parker Avenue Cut". The US Environmental Protection Agency concluded
their water quality investigation of Cohasset Harbor and rendered a report which is available in the
Board of Health Office.
The Board continues to monitor water quality at the beaches around town and in Cohasset Harbor.
Samples are collected weekly from mid-June to Labor Day at Bassing Beach, Cohasset Harbor at the
Yacht Club, Sandy Cove, Sandy Beach, Black Rock Beach and Little Harbor near Cunningham Bridge.
This year Health Inspector Tradd was assisted by CSCR Student Marcus Charles. Marcus ran split lab
samples of the Beach waters all season long. Marcus's lab results were outstanding in comparison to
G&L Laboratory's results. Marcus's beach water quality project report is available at the Board of
Health office. A big thank you to Marcus for helping protect the Public Health. Bassing's Beach was
closed for one day on three separate occasions due to high bacterial counts. All other beaches
remained opened all season long.
Emergency Preparedness continued to be high on the Board's agenda. Pandemic influenza planning
continues. This year's focus is on Communication the Board of Health is surveying and upgrading
their communication needs to ensure continuity in a time of an emergency. The Emergency
Dispensing Site (EDS) Plan is completed and is in the process of being reviewed and updated. The
Board also hosted an Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home training session in May for the Medical
Reserve Corps (MRC) members in Region 4B there were many who participated. The Board continues
to recruit for the MRC. Persons who have no medical training are needed for support roles.
Applications for both medical and support staff are available at the Board of Health Office or the
town website www.townofcohasset.org.
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The annual Health Fair was held at the Second Congregational Church on Septennber 16, 2008. Over
100 residents participated. Free screenings for cholesterol (total and HDL) blood glucose, bone
density, oral cancer, glaucoma, skin cancer were offered as well as nutrition, mental health
evaluations and bike and car seat safety promotions. New this year was PSA testing for prostate
cancer with 22 people screened.
Two Flu clinics for senior citizens and high risk adults were held at the Town Hall, as well as a town
wide flu clinic including children over the age of nine. Clinics were also held at Harborview Housing
and Sunrise Assisted Living Center. 840 doses of flu vaccine were administered. Many volunteers
assisted with the paperwork, flow and administration of vaccine at the flu clinics.
The Board supported Jim Hamilton and the many students of Cohasset High who organized and
volunteered for the annul Earth Day Cleanup. The turnout was huge success. Tara Tradd is the
coordinator of the Adopt of a Street Program. Seven areas in town have been adopted by various
groups. This new environmental program is a partnership between the Town of Cohasset and
community minded businesses, organizations and citizens. By working together we can continue to
provide a beautiful environment for all of us. This program will also educate and encourage people to
stop littering and take pride in their community. To become part of this new and exciting program
contact Tara Tradd at: tarat@townofcohasset.org.
The Board will be presenting in 2009 a revision to the Drinking and Irrigation Well Regulation;
changes include more sampling and monitoring requirements.
The Board will continue to be responsive to issues of public health, like the windmill installation to
assure that compliance with environmental and public health regulations are being met. Water
quality will be the principle focus.
The Board thanks all its volunteers who assist with programs and clinics. Much is accomplished
through your continuous efforts.
The Board is grateful to all who assist with programs and clinics through volunteer efforts and
monetary donations throughout the year.
Nursing Services Provided in 2008
Keep Well Clinics
169
Adult Immunization
900+
Diabetic / Cholesterol Screening
62
Health Fair Participants
102+
PSA Testing
22
Communicable Disease Follow Up
16
Home Nursing Visits
192
Office Nursing Visits
1031
Total Nursing Visits
1223
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The Board received the following revenue during 2008:
Licenses and Permits: $14,210.00
Witnessing Percolation Testing: $5,722.50
Disposal System Construction Permit: $4,325.00
Other: $10,527.00
PHN Gift Account: $1,997.50
Medicare Reimbursement: $11,169.63
Respectfully Submitted:
Peggy S. Chapman, RN, CS, Chairperson
Stephen N. Bobo, Clerk
Robin M. Lavy/rence, DDS, MPH
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2008 REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project are pleased to submit the
following report of our activities during 2008.
The Project is a special district created by the State Legislature in 1957, and is now composed of all
Plymouth County towns, the City of Brockton, and the Town of Cohasset in Norfolk County. The Project is a
regional response to a regional problem, and provides a way of organizing specialized equipment, specially
trained employees, and mosquito control professionals into a single agency with a broad geographical area of
responsibility.
The 2008 season began dry with a low water table which increased into the summer season. Efforts
were directed at larval mosquitoes starting with the spring brood. Ground and aerial larviciding was
accomplished using B.t.i., an environmentally selective bacterial agent. Upon emergence of the spring brood
of mosquitoes, ultra-low volume adulticiding began on May 27, 2008 and ended on September 26, 2008. The
Project responded to 14,346 requests for service from residents.
In response to the continued threat of mosquito borne diseases in the district, we continued our
surveillance trapping, aerial and ground larviciding, and adult spray in areas of concern to protect public
health.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis was first isolated from Culiseta melanura, a bird biting species, by the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health in Carver on August 14, 2008. Of the season's total of thirteen EEE
isolates, two were from Plymouth County as follows: Carver -8/14, Halifax-9/14.
Based on guidelines defined by the "Vector Control Plan to Prevent EEE" in Massachusetts, one
Plymouth County town, Lakeville, was elevated from "Low Level" to "Moderate Level" of EEE Risk" effective
Oct 4, 2008. All other towns in Plymouth County Mosquito Project remained in the "Low Level Risk" category.
We are pleased to report that in 2008 there were no human or horse EEE cases in Plymouth County.
West Nile Virus was also found within the district. A total of 6 birds tested positive for WNV in the
following six towns: Halifax, Hingham, Scituate, Kingston, Whitman and Plymouth. Approximately fifteen birds
were handled through this Project as a dead bird repository. A total of seven isolations of WNV in mosquitoes
were found in the following towns: Abington - 7/29, Brockton - 8/12, Kingston - 9/5, Mattapoisett - 8/7 and
Whitman - 8/26, 9/3. We are also pleased to report that in 2008 that there were no human or horse West Nile
Virus cases in Plymouth County. As part of our West Nile Virus control strategy a total of 59,047 catch basins
were treated with larvicide in all of our towns to prevent WNV.
The remaining problem of EEE and WNV continues to ensure cooperation between the Plymouth
County Mosquito Control Project, local Boards of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
In an effort to keep the public informed, EEE and WNV activity updates are regularly posted on Massachusetts
Department of Public Health website at www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnvl.htm.
The figures specific to the Cohasset are given below. While mosquitoes do not respect town lines the
information given below does provide a tally of the activities which have had the greatest impact on the health
and comfort of Cohasset residents.
Insecticide Application. 1,049 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of adult
mosquitoes. More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area. The first
treatments were made in May and the last in September.
During the summer 1,150 catch basins were treated to prevent the emergence of Culex pipiens, a
known mosquito vector in West Nile Virus transmission.
Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage, which can be found in
woodland pools, swamps, marshes and other standing water areas. Inspectors
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The figures specific to the Cohasset are given below. While mosquitoes do not respect town lines the
information given below does provide a tally of the activities which have had the greatest impact on the health
and comfort of Cohasset residents.
Insecticide Application. 1,049 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of adult
mosquitoes. More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area. The first
treatments were made in May and the last in September.
During the summer 1,150 catch basins were treated to prevent the emergence of Culex pipiens, a
known mosquito vector in West Nile Virus transmission.
Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage, which can be found in
woodland pools, swamps, marshes and other standing water areas. Inspectors
continually gather data on these sites and treat with highly specific larvicides when immature mosquitoes are
present.
Finally, we have been tracking response time, which is the time between notice of a mosquito problem
and response by one of our inspectors. The complaint response time in the Town of Cohasset was less than
two days with more than 119 complaints answered.
Mosquito Survey. A systematic sampling for the mosquitoes in Cohasset indicates that Ae. vexans was
the most abundant species. Other important species collected include Cx. species and Cq. perturbans.
We encourage citizens or municipal officials to visit our website at www.plvmouthmosquito.com or
call our office for information about mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases, control practices, or any other
matters of concern.
Anthony Texeira
Superintendent
Commissioners:
Carolyn Brennan, Chairman
Leighton F. Peck, Vice-Chairman/Secretary
Kimberly King
William J. Mara
John Kenney
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2008 COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT
Director's Report
December 30, 2008
The Mission of Cohasset Elder Affairs is to offer outstanding
Programs and Services that provide for the physical, social and
emotional needs of our older adults by assisting them to lead
independent, stimulating and self-reliant lives as members of
the Town of Cohasset.
The Goals of Cohasset Elder Affairs:
1. To provide Educational Programs for older adults and families on critical
current senior issues.
2. To provide Outreach Assistance for seniors unable to come to the Senior Center.
3. To provide Transportation Services, (utilizing paid and volunteer drivers), that will
assist seniors to get to medical appointments, food shopping and other essential
places that will assist the senior to "age in place".
4. To provide programs that promote healthy life style choices, stimulate the mind,
and increase laughter.
5. To foster intergenerational programs (with other Community Agencies) that will
enrich the lives of older adults, families and children.
Revised by CEA Board of Directors 10/16/2006
The guiding force of Cohasset Elder Affairs is its Board of Directors whose
challenge is to assure that the Mission is being carried out in a fiscally
responsible manner by the Director of Elder Affairs and the Senior Center
Staff.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED THOUGH CEA FY 2008
TRANSPORTATION:
The greatest growth in service requests in 2008 were for Medical Transportation
and for Escort Food Shopping Transportation. FY 2008 we provided 4721 units
of transportation service. 34 percent of all trips were for Medical Appointments
and Escort Food Shopping. The Escort Food Shopping Program is a great one and
two devoted drivers go with 10-12 seniors each week to local markets. The
drivers assist people with poor vision to pick out foods, they lift bundles from
the van into the home and also assist the senior to put away groceries.
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OUTREACH/ADVOCACY:
Our Outreach Worker/Shine Councilor, Carol Barrett, provided 4012 units of service
to Cohasset's seniors. These services include assisting seniors to choose the Medicare
D Plan that best fits their needs, individual counseling, home visits to the frailer
senior, assisting with applications for fuel assistance and other programs. Carol also
assigns the Respite Care providers, the Friendly Visitors and monitors the Telephone Reassurance program.
Carol also has vjorked closely with other providers to offer
a Lunch-time Lecture series on Wednesdays that keeps seniors aware of Health,
Insurance, Medication, Housing options and other pertinent topics.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATION:
Our Volunteer Coordinator, Martha Horsefield, recruited, trained and placed 20
new volunteers, so that we have 157volunteers who donate between 40 hours-150 hours per year. An
additional 100 volunteers took part in the Cohasset PTO Annual
"Make A Difference Day". Thanks to these wonderful volunteers, (from
toddlers to grand-parents), 24 senior homes had leaves raked and homes winterized.
. The Volunteers donated 7304.5 hours of service at an estimated value
(using Points of Light Foundation recommended numbers) that exceeds
$112,197.00.
FY 2008 Cohasset Elder Affairs also hosted many fun social activities including the End
of Year Summer Picnic, a Valentine's Tea, Mother's Day Brunch. The Cohasset Patrolmen's Association also
sponsored the Second Annual Father's Day Cookout and the
Roy Family, Joe Campbell, the Staff of Atlantica Restaurant and volunteers served a
Delicious Thanksgiving Feast to 150 seniors. FY 2008 CEA was involved in some
wonderful intergenerational programs including the Thanksgiving Feast at Atlantica where all were entertained
by the High School Jazz Quintet and some of the members of the West Side Story. Halloween with the pre-
school classes at SSCC, "One Town One Book Poetry Bash" with the fourth grade students at the Deer Hill
School which was
followed up by "Lets Fly A Kite Day" and a picnic on the Common
Our exercise programs continue to grow and this year thanks to the owners and
therapists from Nantasket Therapeutic Massage we offer, once a month. Reflexology
and Chair Massage for seniors at the Senior Center., as well as Tai Chi, Senior Aerobics,
Line Dancing, a monthly Health Clinic with the Town Nurse and bi-monthly Podiatry.
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FISCAL 2008 OPERATING BUDGET DETAIL
Municipal $ 193,978 (154,578 Salaries, 39,400 Operating)
State F. Grant $ 9172.00 (Used to partially fund Coordinator of Volunteer Services)
Title III E. $ 2395.00 (Respite Care Giver Program Grant)
In-Kind Donations: Use of Church Halls and Custodial Services, Cohasset
Sailing Club, Atlantica Restaurant, Gourmet Club Meals and Volunteer
Services and Elder Affair Gift Donations = $ 150,000.00
CONCLUSION:
FYI 2008, the Social Service League of Cohasset presented
CEA with a check for $5000.00 which was used to begin a NEW SENIOR
CENTER BUILDING FUND, two additional families donated another
$2000.00 to the Fund. Currently there are 1640 residents in Cohasset 60
years of age and older out of a total population of 7705 residents. The seniors
deserve their own dedicated space with adequate and safe parking. Currently CEA is
renting a small amount of space from the South Shore Community Center that
does not allow us to expand Programs and Services to meet current and future needs.
I would like to offer my deepest thanks to the CEA Board of Directors,
the Board of Selectman, The Town Manager, and Finance Director, the
Advisory Committee, the Friends of the CEA, the CEA Staff and Volunteers,
And all of the Community Agencies who have been so supportive of the
programs and services we offer to Cohasset's seniors.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Elworthy
Director of Cohasset Elder Affairs
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Cohasset Housing Authority is a public agency with a five member Board of Commissioners, four of whom
stand for town election and the Governor appoints the remaining Commissioner.
Commissioner Term Expires
Helen C. Nothnagle, Chairman Governor's Appointee
Christopher Allen, Vice Chairman 2010
Ann C. Barrett, Treasurer 2009
Ralph Perroncello, Asst. Treasurer 2012
Susan Sardina 2011
The Cohasset Housing Authority has a staff of two:
Catherine M. Luna, Execu-Tech Consultant
Jill Rosano, Maintenance Supervisor
According to their bylaws, the Board of Commissioners meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month and
holds its annual meeting in June.
Cohasset's subsidized housing inventory includes 64 state units of Chapter 667 Elderly/Disabled housing
located at Harborview, 60 Elm Street and 12 units of Chapter 689 Special Needs housing located at 72, 74 and
76 Elm Street. The Department of Housing and Community Development subsidizes these 76 state units. Our
annual subsidies are granted upon successful annual, semi-annual, and quarterly reviews of management and
regulatory compliance.
Eligibility standards for Harborview include a maximum allowable income of $46,300 for one person and the
age for admission is 60. At the present time there is a waiting list of 109 people, many of whom are Cohasset
residents. Local residents under state law have a preference on our Wait List. "Local Preference" as defined by
state law is "any applicant living and/or working in the Town". The Board of Commissioners recommends that
application for subsidized housing at Harborview be made before the need becomes critical. There is
approximately a one-year wait for an apartment for a local resident and longer for a non-resident.
Modernization grants for capital improvements are awarded by our funding source, the Department of
Housing & Community Development. A bond issue is expected to be introduced by the Department to fund
projects in the pipeline.
In past years, the Community Preservation Committee has given unprecedented consideration to the capital
improvement needs of the Cohasset Housing Authority. Money from the CPC has funded new
intercom/secure door system, refrigerators, stoves, lever door handles, water- saver commodes, water-saver
showerheads and a number of water heaters, and three washers and dryers for use of the residents.
In 2005 we requested funds for the replacement of the building envelope and upon the recommendation of
the CPC; we were awarded $400,000 in CPC funds towards this project. Our deepest gratitude to the CPC for
their thoughtful and generous consideration of our needs; to the Selectmen and the Advisory Committee for
their encouraging support in placing this issue on the Town Meeting warrant; and to the citizens attending
Town Meeting. Their support in approving the requests honors our senior citizens and enhances their quality
of life here at Harborview.
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In 2006 we submitted a Condition Assessnnent Report (our primary vehicle for grants awarded for Capital
Improvements) requesting siding, windows and doors for the building envelope and it was approved. At that
time it was also discovered that we needed new roofs and gutters. The Department of Housing and
Community Development
approved the funding of $ 1,000,000.+ for these improvements along with the $400,000 in CPC funds awarded
the Authority. This work is complete and we are eternally grateful to DHCD and the CPC for a practically new
development.
In 2007 we were awarded funding from the DHCD to improve the drainage, walkways, roadway and parking in
the amount of $548,384.00. This work will be complete in the fall of 2009.
The State's budget this year allowed for a 0% increase. We continue to request emergency funding for our
complex, as weather and time take their toll.
Our continued gratitude to the Norfolk County Sheriffs Department for always being there when we need
assistance. To the Public Works, Police and Fire Departments for their continued generosity, insuring the safety
of our residents; to the students from Notre Dame Academy, the Girl Scout Troup 4870 for always
remembering us. We thank you.
The Board of Commissioners continues to pursue its mandate of providing affordable, safe, and secure housing
and of reviewing and updating regulatory policies/procedures. It remains diligent in the research of
opportunities to create affordable housing for those with the greatest need.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Nothnagle, Chairman
Susan Sardina, Vice-Chairman
Ann C. Barrett, Treasurer
Ralph Perroncello, Member
Christopher Allen, Member
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT ~~ 2008 ANNUAL REPORT
In 2008, the Building Department issued 335 building permits for $26,976,963 worth of construction value.
3 permits were issued for 3 new residential structures on previously undeveloped land. 1 permit was issued
for a new transit-oriented development mixed-use structure with commercial use on the first level and 16
apartments on the second level. In addition, 7 permits were issued for the demolition and reconstruction of
existing homes. Hundreds more were Issued for repairs, additions and substantial renovations.
In addition to permitting, inspections and zoning enforcement, the Building Commissioner inspects and
certifies the safety of all public buildings and places of assembly and seals all measuring devices as the Sealer
of Weights and Measures.
Building Department Issuances & Activity for 2008
Issuances/ Activity
Number
Fees Collected
Total Construction
Value
Building Permits
335
$271,117
$ 26,976,963
Certificates of Inspection
47
$ 1,475
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Certificates of Occupancy
14
$ 355
-
Plumbing Permits
220
$ 12,957
-
Gas Permits
174
$ 7,122
-
Weights & Measures Sealing
22
$ 3,380
-
Totals
812
$ 296,406
$26,976,963
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As always, I would like to thank all departments, boards and commissions for their continued assistance,
cooperation and support.
Respectfully submitted.
Robert M. Egan
Building Commissioner
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Sealer of Weights and Measures
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PLANNING BOARD ~~ 2008 ANNUAL REPORT
The Cohasset Planning Board, under the authority granted by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 41, Section
81A-GG (Planning and Subdivision Control Law), and Chapter 40A (the Zoning Act) is charged with the review
of large homes, subdivisions and site plan review of various developnnent projects, in addition to these duties
the Board completed a number of additional planning tasks in 2008.
The Board conducted public hearings on a number of Zoning Bylaw Amendment articles:
• For the March 29, 2008 Annual Town Meeting, the Planning Board conducted public
hearings for four (4) zoning bylaws amendment warrant articles:
Article 14: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Wind Energy Conversion Facility Bylaw
Article 15: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Section 4.2 Permitted Uses - Table of Use
Regulations
Article 16: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Amendment to Section 8
Article 20: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Inclusionary Zoning
(This article was withdrawn by the Housing Partnership Committee.)
• For the November 17, 2008 Special Town Meeting, the Planning Board conducted public hearings for one
(1) zoning bylaws amendment warrant articles:
Article 10: Zoning Bylaw Reconciliation
The Planning Board oversaw the updating of the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws (last updated in March, 2004).
Printed and available for sale, the newly updated bylaws were also posted on the Town's webpage.
A significant accomplishment of the Planning Board in 2008 was the establishment of draft "Village Design
Guidelines" for the new Section 18 of the Zoning Bylaws: "Special Permits in the Village Business (VB) District"
which was adopted at the November, 2007 STM. Spearheading this effort, the Planning Board worked closely
with Concord Square Development consultants to create an enforceable regulatory document to be used in
the permitting process for the basis of conditional approval or denial of an application for a special permit in
the Village Business District. The purpose of the Design Guidelines is to provide: guiding principles that are
vision statements of public policy objectives such as sustainability, affordability etc. in the Village Business
District; guideline subsections based on geographical location within the Village recognizing that there are
sections of the Village that are not the same and should be treated more specifically; and, principles that are
more significant regulatory components relating to building design and site design in the Village. These
guidelines will remain in draft form for the first few Village Business District site plan review and special permit
applications expected in early 2009 before being voted on for full adoption by the Planning Board.
Additional attention was focused on the Village Business District in terms of parking and pedestrian circulation.
Concord Square Development, the Planning Board and owners of businesses in the Village met several times to
review, discuss and design parking management in the Village and the municipal parking lots. In addition,
discussion focused on a unified sidewalk layout on the Parkingway for continuous pedestrian circulation via
sidewalk from Depot Court, through the Parkingway, to South Main Street. The goal is to provide not only a
safe, continuous pedestrian passage through the Parkingway but to encourage and enhance a strolling circuit
through the existing Village shops and future shops that are expected to be developed on the Parkingway (rear
of So. Main St.).
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The Board reviewed and approved with conditions two (2) Site Plan Review Applications for the following
locations:
• 166 King Street: This application was for the construction of a new 20' X 52', one story building to be used
for indoor boat repair/winter storage building. The proposed building, located behind the existing 166
King Street commercial building, would replace an existing 18' x 45' canvas on metal frame structure.
• 20 Parkingway (Rear of 55 So. Main St.): This application was for the construction of a new 2,000 SF, one
story medical office building.
The Board also reviewed two (2) Definitive Residential Subdivision Plans:
• Quonahassit Trail: 3 residential lots with buildings at 209, 217 and 219 No. Main St. on 5.5+ acres are to be
combined into one subdivision of land with seven proposed lots. The existing structures at 217 and 219 are
to be razed or relocated. The structure at 209 is to remain intact and occupy one lot of the proposed
subdivision. Six new residences are to be built on the remaining proposed six lots. The Planning Board
approved this Subdivision Application with conditions.
• 29 Cedar St./Forest Ave.: This filing involved an approx. 6.27 parcel of land owned by the applicant. The
applicant proposed to subdivide the lot into two lots - of 1.828 acres and 4.455 acres. The applicant's
existing home is on this 4.455 acre lot, with frontage and access off Cedar Street. The second newly
created lot would have frontage on Forest Avenue. The only way to access the new lot was to build a
subdivision road from Forest Avenue. This application was withdrawn by the applicant when Conservation
Commission review revealed that a vernal pool existed where the proposed subdivision road was to have
been located thereby prohibiting construction of the road.
Two Large Home Review applications were filed and reviewed:
• 449 Jerusalem Road: This application was for the demolition of an existing 6,477 SF residential structure
and the construction of a new 6,086 SF single family residential structure. After thorough review of the
plans, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the issuance of building permits for this
construction.
• 26 Deep Run: This application was for the demolition of an existing 2,200 SF single family residential
structure and the construction of a new 4,069 SF single family residential structure. After thorough review
of the plans, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the issuance of building permits for this
construction.
A significant amount of review was focused on one large Special Permit and Site Plan Review filing for two
proposed wind turbines at 215 GC Hwy, the site of the former Cohasset Landfill. Since the filing in August of
this year, several public hearings were conducted and countless hours spent on painstaking review of data and
documents relative to this specific filing and to wind turbine technology in general. Public hearing and review
of this application will continue into 2009.
Substantial attention was focused on the continued review of the status of conditions and progress of projects
approved in the previous year(s) including: Cedarmere, Joseph's Hardware new construction. Manor Way
Circle Subdivision, the Old Colony Square Transit Oriented Development and, 16-22 Depot Court. Many
informal discussions were held at Planning Board Meetings for upcoming applications including residential
and/or mixed use construction at 8 James Lane and 2 Smith Place as well as potential renovations at the
Templar House on Jerusalem Road. The Planning Board also interacted with other Committees, Boards and
Departments on issues of mutual interest and/or concern including the Economic Development Committee,
the Housing Partnership, the Community Preservation Committee, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the
Stormwater Committee, the Fire Department and the Alternative Energy Committee.
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In this very busy year, the Board also conducted the following regular business:
• Held 22 meetings
• Reviewed fourteen (14) Subdivision Approval Not Required (ANR) applications or
"Form A - Approval Not Required." After thorough review, all of the ANR applications were endorsed.
• The Planning Board regularly reviews applications filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. After review
and discussion, the Planning Board offers a recommendation to the ZBA to either approve or deny an
application as well as the reason(s) for the recommendation. In 2008, the Planning Board reviewed and
offered recommendations on twelve (12) ZBA special permit or variance applications.
After a combined 45+ years of service, veteran Planning Board Members Robert Sturdy and Bill Good, did not
seek re-election and retired from the Board. The Board welcomed newly elected members Clark Brewer and
Charles Samuelson.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred S. Moore, Jr., Chairperson
Stuart W. Ivimey, Vice Chairperson
Charles A. Samuelson, Clerk
Michael R. Westcott
Clark H. Brewer
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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
2008 Annual Report to the Town of Cohasset
William P. O'Donnell, Register
649 High Street, Dedham, Massachusetts
The Registry of Deeds is the principal office for real property records in Norfolk County. The Registry receives
and records hundreds of thousands of documents each year, and is a basic resource for title examiners,
mortgage lenders, municipalities, homeowners, and others with a need for land record information. The
Registry of Deeds has been a vital component of Norfolk County government since 1793, the year Governor
John Hancock signed legislation creating Norfolk County, also known as the County of Presidents - the home or
birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy and George H.W. Bush. The Registry operates
under the supervision of the elected Register, William P. O'Donnell. In over two hundred years of continuous
operation, the Registry has progressed from the days of scriveners with quill pens to computers, scanned
documents and off-site access. However, in all that time our objectives have remained the same: accuracy,
reliability and accessibility for the residents of the twenty eight communities that comprise Norfolk County.
Improved technology and management of records and increased levels of customer service remain
areas of major focus for the Registry of Deeds. Initiatives include:
• A community outreach office hours program that brought Register Bill O'Donnell and the mobile
Registry of Deeds to Cohasset on June 18, 2008.
• Free public viewing access for every document including land plans recorded by the Registry since its
inception in 1793 via the internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org. The Registry regularly updates and
enhances the site to include recent news, trends, press information, and answers to frequently asked
questions.
• An ability for those who such as attorneys, title examiners, realtors, lenders, surveyors and civil
engineers who establish an account with the Registry to print documents directly from their offices
for $1.00 per page.
• A continuing technology fund investment in computer hardware in the Registry itself to insure that
anyone wanting to access the records can do so.
• The expansion of the internet accessible indexing system back to 1955.
• A full service telephone and walk-in customer service center and the addition of closing rooms and
tables to encourage the citizens of Norfolk County to feel comfortable in using their Registry.
Cohasset was typical of the rest of Norfolk County showing decreased real estate activity in 2008 recording a
total of 213 deeds, 22% fewer than in 2007. The average price of a Cohasset real estate sale (greater than
$1,000 - residential and commercial properties combined) fell 10.8% and at the end of 2008 stood at $810,988.
The ongoing desirability of Cohasset real estate continues to contrast favorably with the rest of Norfolk County
where the average price was $537,913. The total dollar volume of real estate sales in Cohasset for 2008 settled
at $103 million, a 33% decrease from 2007. There were 525 mortgages recorded in Cohasset in 2008 which
translates to 16.8% fewer than in 2007. March was the busiest 2008 month for Cohasset real estate activity
accounting for 11.1% of the town's total recordings.
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Cohasset Conservation Commission's bi-montlily meetings were generally scheduled to capacity to review
a number of applications, including 49 Notices of Intent (NOI) and 18 Requests for Determination of
Applicability (RDA) and 2 Stormwater Permits. The Cohasset Conservation Commission also conducted a large
number of site visits throughout the town.
In addition to our regular proceedings, several members attended multiple meetings regarding the ongoing
issues of Treat's Pond, the Harbor Health Committee and the Stormwater Management Committee.
Last year, the Commission received a $20,000 grant from the Community Preservation Act for design of the
culvert at Border Street which had collapsed. Those designs were completed and went through the
environmental permitting process in 2008. With the assistance of the Conservation Law Foundation, Coastal
Zone Management (CZM), National Atmospheric and Oceanographic (NOAA), and the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) we leveraged various grants to fund the construction of that
project. However, the bid went out and came in higher than the available funds from the grants. Minor
changes were made and the bid will be resubmitted in 2009 for construction.
The Commission also applied for Grants through CZM for Rain Gardens in the downtown village area. These
rain gardens were designed and implemented in various locations. Their purpose is to reduce if not eliminate
containments and pollution that make its way into the stormwater system and eventually empty into Cohasset
Harbor. Additionally, a few years ago the Cohasset Water Commission re-opened one of the areas for the
town's water supply. By implementing these rain gardens the town is protecting the harbor and water supply
from pollution that would otherwise flow through these areas.
As Town Meeting passed the Stormwater Management Bylaw, the Commission held public hearings and
meetings organizing and creating the regulations to that By-law. A Stormwater Agent was also selected from
an RFP process. (5) Five different Engineering Firms applied. All submitted packages for review and were
interviewed by the Commission. After said process, Norfolk Ram Engineers of Plymouth, MA were selected as
the town's first Stormwater Agent.
Stormwater is rainwater and snowmelt that runs off lawns and streets and picks up bacteria, fertilizers,
pesticides, oil and grease and other pollutants on the way to our brooks, rivers, ponds, meadows, harbors and
beaches. Cohasset has a significant stormwater problem with flooding throughout town and contaminated
water bodies impaired from stormwater pollution. While the bylaw does not necessarily have to prevent
future development but rather ensures stormwater controls are designed for each project to prevent
additional stormwater flooding and pollution leaving each site.
Projects increasing net impervious area by 500 sf will require Administrative Approval and projects altering
5,000 sf will require a Stormwater Permit from the Conservation Commission. Application and Review fees
cover the cost of the Stormwater Agent.
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Additionally, the Commission has been involved v\/ith requiring that (BMP's) Best Management Practices were
employed on the Little Harbor Project to assist in alleviating flooding and contamination v^/here possible.
The Commission also appropriated funds toward the Cohasset Water Commission's purchase of land for the
purposes of protecting the towns watershed.
We would like to thank Alix White for her service to the Commission and congratulate Doug Wilson on
becoming a voting member and Jack Creighton on becoming an Associate Member.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, we may reached at 781-383-4119 and have handouts
regarding all bylaws and regulations of the Commission.
We would also like to thank our agent Paul Shea our Administrative Assistant Nancy Noonan for all their
guidance during this busy year. We feel very privileged to have their knowledge and support.
David H. Farrag, Chairman
Richard M. Karoff, Vice-Chairman
Deborah S. Cook
Venata P. Roebuck
Sarah E. Charron
Edward S. Graham, Jr.
Douglas B. Wilson
Richard C. Perkinson (Associate)
Jack Creighton (Associate)
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SOUTH SHORE
RECYCLING
COOPERATIVE
ssrc.info
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) is a voluntary association of sixteen South Shore tov^/ns
established by Intermunicipal Agreement and Special Legislation in 1998. It v^/as established to help member
towns improve their recycling programs, and reduce the amount, toxicity and cost of disposal.
Members of the SSRC are: Abington, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull,
Kingston, Marshfield, Norweil, Plymouth, Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth, and Whitman. Representatives
from each member tovjn are appointed by the chief Elected Official(s) (list attached).
Since its inception ten years ago, disposed tons of trash-per-household has dropped by nearly 25%, and the
recycling rate for paper, cardboard, bottles and cans has risen from 16% to 22%.
In FY09, the SSRC raised its annual dues for the first time in ten years, from $4,000 to $4,500 per town. In
2008, the SSRC raised $72,000 through these fees, and $6,000 in outreach sponsorships from Covanta SEMASS.
Those funds pay for the services of the Executive Director and for waste reduction and recycling activities that
benefit member towns. The SSRC estimates that in 2008 these activities saved Member Tow^ns at least
$151,000 (Not all figures are in at the time of publication. Highlighted numbers are from 2007).
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Household Hazardous Product Collections
The SSRC extended its contract for the collection and disposal of household hazardous products with Clean
Harbors. By using the SSRC contract. Member Towns avoided a setup fee, paid about 12% less than the per-
car State contract rates, saving our towns about $38,000. They also avoided the administrative time to bid,
schedule and publicize them.
2,661 residents attended the fifteen collections held in 2008. The contract also enabled 125 residents and
businesses to attend other Member Towns' collections using the reciprocal arrangement.
The SSRC advertised the events with several thousand flyers delivered to town halls and libraries, and ongoing
press releases in all local papers and cable TV. The Executive Director helped run twelve of the collections,
handed out relevant information, provided signs, calculated the proper billing for the vendor to ensure that
discounts and allowances were credited and visitors billed properly, and assisted with billing issues.
Construction and Bulky Waste
Through an arrangement facilitated by the SSRC with the Bourne ISWMF, Member Towns enjoyed a disposal
rate of $75/ton for construction and bulky waste, which is $12.50/ton less than the gate fee. With
generation of 4,799 tons, eight Member Towns saved $60,000.
Cohasset, Hanover, Kingston and Scituate save on mattress recycling by using an SSRC arranged program with
Miller Recycling in Plainville to store, transport and process mattresses for $14/each. This saved the
participating towns approximately $14,600 on the 2,091 mattresses they collected.
Compost and Brush
The SSRC extended the contracts with no pricing increases for brush grinding and compost screening, which
had been awarded to Letourneau Corp. and Lion's Head Organics. The grinding contract was used by three of
our towns for 9 days. Data on screening contract usage was unavailable.
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Mercury Bearing Waste
The SSRC helped its Member towns, even Hull and Marshfield, which don't contract with SEMASS for disposal,
to maximize their benefits from the Material Separation Plan (MSP), including the provision by SEMASS of
digital thermometers and thermostats for exchange, reimbursement for mercury disposal costs, and a
Universal Waste Shed for Abington.
Paper
The SSRC has facilitated the siting of dozens of Abitibi Paper Retriever containers in all of our communities. In
2008, they captured an additional 1,013 tons of paper from the waste stream, and returned over $6,000 to the
municipalities and local organizations.
Textiles
The SSRC introduced Bay State Textiles, which pays $50/ton for used clothing and textiles, to the managers.
2008 figures are not yet available, but in 2007, eight towns recycled 280 tons of material through them, for
which they were paid $14,017.
Books
The SSRC introduced GotBooks, which pays $100/ton for used books and other media, to SSRC members. 2008
figures are not yet available, but in 2007, thirteen SSRC towns set up twenty book collection sites through
them, and repurposed 218.3 tons of material, earning $19,421.
PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Mass Recycles Paper
This statewide Campaign grew out of a 2006 SSRC pilot project. It is run by MassRecycle, and chaired by the
SSRC Executive Director. The goal is to recover an additional million tons of paper each year from the Mass.
trash. The Campaign has broad support from MassDEP, US EPA and the recycling industry.
Most of our towns, and half across the State, have signed the Mass Recycles Paper resolution and receive
supporting outreach materials, including thousands of bill inserts. SSRC communities stand to gain about
$500K/year in avoided disposal cost and revenue from the sale of waste paper.
Press Contacts
The SSRC releases articles and is a resource to the local press about waste reduction, recycling, and the proper
disposal of hazardous waste. The following articles and op-eds were released to and published by the local
and regional newspapers in 2008:
Don't trash your recycling efforts Dec. 19
SSRC to host 10'^ Anniversary "Shredabrations" November
South Shore towns recycling more, wasting less August 26
Hull Re-joins the SSRC August 13
Al Gore commends SSRC efforts. Earth Day Celebration April 17
Legislators talk trash with Municipal Managers; Rep. Hynes receives award April 1
A real paper chase: Too good for the trash Patriot Ledger, Jan. 31
Resident Contacts
The Executive Director fielded 129 calls and emails from Member Towns' residents in CY08 to answer
questions, mostly about hazardous and difficult to manage product disposal.
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Website
ssrc.info provides town-specific recycling information, household hazardous product collection information,
SSRC meeting minutes and annual reports, press releases, a quarterly newsletter, and links to other sites. It
was overhauled this past fall, and logged 3,745 visitors in 2008.
Marshfield Fair Recycling
With assistance from MassDEP and the Town of Marshfield, the SSRC supported recycling at the Marshfield
Fair for the fifth year. While public education was the main benefit, seven tons of material was also recycled
and composted.
Recycling containers from a previous grant were loaned out for use at Hanover Day, and are available for
other area events.
ADVICE, ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING.
The Executive Director's help is frequently sought by the solid waste managers. She maintains regular contact
with them, updates them on current trends, and advises on specific needs each town has.
A sample of the assistance she provided and problems she helped solve in 2008 included:
- evaluation of Covanta SEMASS' extension proposal and alternatives for our four Tier One towns
- collaborating with Cape Cod communities on a regional disposal contract negotiation
- attendance at Board/ committee meetings in Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Plymouth and Weymouth
- evaluation of electronics and scrap metal processors' pricing and practices
- identifying and correcting errors on Data Sheets submitted to MassDEP
-collection, evaluation and sharing of recycling and disposal cost and tonnage data
- guidance on PAYT bag vendors
- research on outlets for expanded polystyrene for Marshfield
- sharing State Contract information on bins and carts upon request by Plymouth and Scituate
- provision of recycling stickers for barrels and bins
- delivery of free rechargeable battery collection boxes to municipal collection locations
- publicity for Marshfield & Weymouth recycling contests and Abington's Universal Waste Shed
- distribution of a ten page directory of service providers.
Paper pricing
The SSRC subscribes to Official Board Markets on which most towns' paper rebates are based, calculates
rebates that should be paid to the municipalities by their recyclers and updates the managers each month.
Quarterly Newsletter
The SSRC publishes a quarterly newsletter filled with information of immediate interest to the South Shore
solid waste community. The newsletter is circulated to over 350 town officials, legislators, regulators and
volunteers, and is posted online at http://ssrc.info/newsletters/newsletters.htm.
Monthly Meetings
The SSRC provides networking opportunities and information sharing at our well-attended monthly meetings.
Each meeting features a guest speaker. Solid waste collection, disposal, recycling service, outreach, pricing and
proposed laws and regulations are discussed.
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ADVOCACY
The Executive Director attends policy meetings, forums and conferences hosted by MassDEP, Solid Waste
Association of North America, the Council of SEMASS Communities, MassRecycle, and the Northeast Resource
Recovery Association. She shares v^/hat she learns with the Managers, and relays the Managers' concerns to
the professional and State organizations and regulators.
The SSRC held a Legislative Breal<fast in May at which Rep. Frank Hynes (D-Marshfield) was recognized with
our "Recycling Hero" award for his sponsorship and support of bills and budget items that promote waste
reduction. Sen. Robert Creedon also spoke at the event.
The SSRC exists to serve its member towns by facilitating their solid waste disposal and recycling functions. It
always welcomes suggestions on how it can better serve its Members.
Respectfully submitted.
Claire Sullivan, Executive Director, South Shore Recycling Cooperative
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2008 REPORT OF THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Cohasset Housing Partnership had an active 2008 working towards the goal of providing more affordable
housing options for Cohasset. With the much appreciated support of the Board of Selectmen and Town
Meeting, a Housing Trust was created that will eventually assume the duties of the partnership and will
provide a vehicle through which funds for affordable housing development can be raised and distributed. The
Partnership also continued to investigate a number of other possibilities of creating affordable options from
existing housing stock. We are grateful for the support of our efforts by the Board of Selectmen and the
community at large.
Clark Brewer, co-chair Tom Callahan, co-chair
Margy Charles Jim Hamilton
Jim Lagroterria Taffy Nothnagle
Steve Lucitt MaryGrayken
Judi Barrett, consultant
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
I hereby submit the Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2008
The Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Department responded to 2515 calls for service this year.
The Department responded to 1548 fire related Incidents:
Building /Structure Fires 48
Outdoor Fires/ Illegal Burning 27
Motor Vehicle Crashes 97
Motor Vehicle Fires 3
Hazardous Materials Responses 14
Automatic Fire Alarm Responses 208
Investigations 273
Inspections 387
Downed Power Lines 39
Lockout / Lock-in 24
Assistance 30
Mutual Aid Fire Responses 26
Miscellaneous Responses 372
The Department responded to 967 medical emergencies and transported 766 patients to hospitals.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Transports 250
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transports 424
Mutual Aid Ambulance BLS Transports 37
Mutual Aid Ambulance ALS Transports 51
Med Flight Helicopter Transports 3
The following fees were returned to the General Fund:
Ambulance Transport Fees $366,500.00
lOA Permit Fees $4,559.00
Burning Permit Fees $1,210.00
TOTAL $372,269.00
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APPARATUS
The Fire Department is currently operating with the following apparatus:
Engine 1 - 1994 Pierce - 1,750 Gallons per Minute (G.P.M.) Pumping Engine
Engine 2 - 1987 Pierce - 1,250 G.P.M. Pumping Engine
Engine 3 - 2001 HME/Central States - 1,250 G.P.M. Pumping Engine
Ladder 1 - 2004 Pierce - 105 Foot Aerial Ladder Truck
Squad 1 - 2000 Ford - 4 wheel drive - 500 G.P.M. pump
Rescue 3 - 2001 Ford - E-450 - Ambulance
Car 20 - 1995 Ford - 4 wheel drive - Incident Command Vehicle
Rescue Craft - 1993 Avon - 14ft, Inflatable Boat with Trailer
In the past year two members of the Department retired.
Acting Lieutenant Randall W. Rosano was appointed on August 11, 1977 and retired on July 1, 2008. Acting
Lieutenant Rosano served the Cohasset Fire Department and the citizens of Cohasset with honor and
dedication for over thirty years.
Firefighter James E. Fiori was appointed on August 11, 1977 and retired on June 30, 2008. Firefighter Fiori
served the Cohasset Fire Department and the citizens of Cohasset with honor and dedication for over thirty
years.
In conclusion, I would like to extend to the Citizens of Cohasset, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager,
Department Heads, Members of Town Departments and all Town Committees my gratitude and appreciation
for their support and assistance.
To the Officers and Firefighters of the Cohasset Fire Department my sincere thanks for your dedication and
consummate professionalism while serving the Town of Cohasset.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert D. Silvia
Chief of Department
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
UNIFORM CRIME REPORT
2008 STATISTICS
Offense
Reported
Robbery
1
Assaults
26
Breaking and Entering
63
Larceny
70
Larceny of Motor Vehicle
2
Vandalism
56
Criminal Complaints Sought
93
Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated
133
Motor Vehicle Citations Issued
768
Parking Tickets Issued
680
Residential & Business Alarms answered
444
Stolen Motor Vehicles Recovered
6
Emergency and other calls for service
12,928
Department Vehicle Mileage
201,481
Special Details
2,533
Domestic Violence Cases Investigated
25
FID Cards Issued
15
LTC Issued/Renewed
38
RECORD OF ARRESTS 2008
Offense
Male
Female
Juvenile
Robbery
2
1
Burglary
1
Breaking and Entering
5
1
Assault and Battery
7
4
Assault to Murder
1
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
1
Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
8
9
Violation of Drug Laws
16
2
1
Warrants
14
1
Larceny
2
Larceny of Motor Vehicle
1
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
10
2
Sell/Deliver Alcohol to Minors
1
Receiving Stolen Property
1
Motor Vehicle Violation
7
Protective Custody
23
5
1
Malicious Destruction of Property
2
Violation of Protective Order
1
Courtesy Booking
1
1
Disorderly Conduct
2
1
Record of Arrests 2008 Continued
Male
Female
Juvenile
196
utter False Checks/Note 2
Trespass 1
Trespass on Railroad 2
Resist Arrest 1
Chins Runaway
Failure to Stop for Police 1
Public Drinking 1
110 28
TOTAL 144
FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND
Court Fines & Assessments $3,200.00
Parking Violations $18,435.00
Paid Detail Surcharge $21,914.86
License Fees $950.00
Request for Police Reports $871.00
False Alarms/Billing $400.00
TOTAL $45,770.86
Respectfully submitted,
James M. Hussey, Chief of Police
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2008 REPORT OFTHE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
During 2008 the Office of Emergency Management continued to enhance Cohasset's ability to respond and
deal with various situations, threats and disasters.
Here are some of our accomplishments:
• The Board of Health continued to train and expand their Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps.
• Our Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met quarterly to assess, develop and refine
Emergency Response plans and procedures.
• We continued to develop plans for continuance of government operations should a disaster take Town
Hall out of service.
• In conjunction with the School Departments Safety Plan, we have put Public Safety Radios in the
schools.
• An Incident Support Trailer was added to the Fire Department fleet.
• In conjunction with MEMA we began to develop plans for a Training Exercise to be held in 2009.
We appreciate your support of our work and would like to thank all the Town Departments for their
participation with us during the year.
Respectfully Submitted,
Arthur L. Lehr, Director of Emergency Management
Glenn A. Pratt, Deputy Director
James M. Hussey, Police Chief
Robert D. Silva, Fire Chief
Dr. Joseph Godzik, Health Agent
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
GENERAL:
The Department of Public Works is a town service organization responsible for providing essential services for
the citizens of Cohasset. Services provided by this department include construction, maintenance and repair of
streets, sidewalks and storm drainage systems; maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment;
maintenance of parks, cemeteries, athletic fields and off-street parking facilities; the transfer of public refuse
and recyclables; snow removal and ice control; maintenance and/or removal of town owned trees; filling and
maintenance of the fuel tanks.
In addition to providing routine maintenance throughout the year, the following projects were completed by
or under the direction of the DPW during the last year:
Rebuilt or repaired 15 catch basins.
Cleaned 440 catch basins with the truck basin cleaner and another 44 by hand.
Dug out the flapper on Atlantic Avenue 21 times to alleviate flooding.
Rebuilt or replaced 300' of fences.
Replaced or repaired 44 traffic and street signs and devices.
In an effort to control algae in Little Harbor, we opened and closed the cat dam gates each month from April to
December.
Transferred 1,621 tons of solid waste and 708 tons of C&D. Recycled 733 tons of mixed paper products, 133
tons of scrap metals and cans, 64 tons of plastics, 142 tons of glass and 1,675 gallons of waste oil. Over 300 ton
of leaves and brush were processed. The amount of solid waste that is transported to the Semass Facility
decreased by 134 ton from the previous year and saved the town approximately $11,000.00 Most recyclable
totals increased with the exceptions of metal and paper products. Overall the town's recycling rate is among
the highest in the state. This is something all residents can be proud of due to their recycling habits.
Cleaned and adjusted the self-regulating tidal gate twice a year as required.
Plowed and/or sanded 62 times.
Removed various dead or diseased trees and planted new trees and shrubs throughout the town.
Resurfaced 270 feet of sidewalk at various locations.
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2008 Report of the Department of Public Works continued
Oversaw construction of 120' of sidewalk on Border Street.
Conducted and recorded 31 internnnents at the various town owned cemeteries.
Held 7 brush days for residential brush chipping.
Rebuilt the benches at the Duck Pond.
Installed benches at the Beechwood Ballpark.
Prepared $1,404 million Annual Operating Budget and $110,000 Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
2010.
The Department of Public Works would like to extend our appreciation to all town employees, boards and
committees for their continued assistance and support during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Carl A. Sestito
D.P.W. Superintendent
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
In 2008, The Water Department had many significant accomplishments, including:
• Substantially completed the 1.97 miles of water main replacements in the Little Harbor area, in the
cooperative project with the Sewer Department.
• Won the national PISCES Award from the Environmental Protection Agency for our raingarden project,
which preliminary testing showed is dramatically effective in removing nutrients and pollutants from
stormwater going into Lily Pond, and constructed an additional 4 rain gardens in the Lily Pond Watershed.
• Town Meeting voted to designate 313 acres of land now owned for a conservation restriction, completing
the Water Commissions aggressive 5-year land acquisition program in the Lily Pond watershed.
WATER COMMISSIONERS. At the April 5, 2008 Town Election, Water Commissioner Glenn Pratt was
reelected to another 3-year term. At the Board's reorganization meeting. Commissioner Pratt was re-elected
as Chairman, Commissioner Nathaniel Palmer was elected Vice-Chairman, and Commissioner John McNabb
was elected Clerk.
THE COHASSET WATER DEPARTMENT provides water for domestic consumption and fire protection to
about 90% of the Town of Cohasset. Our service area does not include the North Cohasset area, which is
serviced by the Aquarion Water Company of Massachusetts (formerly known as the Hingham Mass-American
Water Company). The Cohasset Water Department system encompasses about 36 miles of water mains, 2,431
service connections, and 376 fire hydrants, and 564 valves. The American Water Company, under contract to
the Board of Water Commissioners, operates and maintains the Water Department under the control of the
Water Commission.
During 2008, a total of 305,991,942 gallons of water were produced and pumped to the distribution
system from the Lily Pond Treatment Plant and the Ellms Meadow Wellfield. The minimum demand for the
year was 483,850 gallons on February 27, 2008, and the maximum demand was 1,963,980 gallons pumped on
July 16, 2008. An additional 35,016,056 gallons was pumped to Hingham and sold to Linden Ponds.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. The Water Department is entirely self-supporting (as an Enterprise Fund)
from user fees and other fees and charges (which does not impact non-customers living in North Cohasset who
are served by the Aquarion Water Company in Hingham). We do not receive any property tax revenue from
the Town of Cohasset. In 2008, we received over $240,000 from the sale of 35,016,056 gallons of water to the
Linden Ponds development in Hingham, which commenced on November 17, 2005 when the Route 3A pump
station went online.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. In the 14 years since the water emergency in 1994, caused
because of deferred maintenance in the distribution system, we have replaced or rehabilitated about 20.5
miles or about 57% of the 36 miles of water mains in the distribution, which has improved water service
throughout Cohasset and has resulted in major measurable improvements in public safety by increasing fire
flows in fire hydrants.
In 2008, continuing our long range water distribution system capital improvements plan first prepared
by Tutela Engineering in 1996, we installed a total of 10,400 feet (1.97 miles) of water mains, many in a the
Little Harbor Project conducted joint with the Sewer Department:
• Nichols Road, Smalzel Way, Carvel Cove and Orchard Cove- 4,040 feet to replace undersized water mains
and new services
• Highland Avenue and North Main Street- 3,310 feet to replace undersized 120 year old water mains and
new services to improve water quality and supply
• Jerusalem Road- 1,100 feet of new water main from Atlantic Avenue to Jerusalem Road Drive to replace
100+year old pipe and to allow for the planned drainage improvements, also provide new water services
• Keene Way - 890 feet (off of Beach St) to replace undersized water mains and new services.
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Little Harbor Road - 820 feet to replace undersized water mains and new services.
Rust Way - 270 feet to replace undersized water mains and new service in coordination with new sewer
line.
Steeps Rocks Way and Jerusalem Road - upgraded water mains and valve configuration at the
intersection to improve separation with sewer and other utilities
Golf Course Road - 1,400 feet of new water main as part of a master planning effort to eliminate the dead
and create a Cedar Street water main loop.
Stanton Road- 750 feet of new main to replace the old main that was prone to breaks (3 breaks/leaks in
the previous year)
Construction oversight on various private developments such as Manor Way, Old Colony Development on
Route 3A, and the Scituate Hill Industrial site project.
LITTLE HARBOR PROJECT. The Little Harbor Project is one of the largest public works projects ever
conducted by the Town of Cohasset. The expansion of the sewer collection system was required by a
regulatory administration consent order and took several years of planning and design. The Water
Department, during this period, adjusted the scheduling of planned improvements to replace water mains in
streets in the Little Harbor area. This scheduling was done to limit the planned water and sewer line
construction in the streets to only one disruption to the residents. The Water and Sewer Commission met
prior to the selection of a contractor to assess the advantages and disadvantages of conducting the work as
two separate projects or as one joint project between the two Commissions. A joint project was determined
to be the best approach for the Town.
The contractors' bids were received at the end of June 2007, and construction began in September
2007 with a completion date of August 2009. The Water Department is furnishing the material for the project
and the contractor (L.M. Holdings, LLC) is installing the water mains, gate valves, hydrants and service
connections (from the main to the property line). While all streets in the Little Harbor area will have a new
low pressure sewer installed, only select streets are having water main improvements. Based on master
planning, as well as operation conditions, water main improvements were made on Deep Run, Keene Way,
Little Harbor Road, Nichols Road, Orchard Cove, Smalzel Way, Caravel Cove, North Main Street (Green St. to
Depot Court), Highland Avenue (North Main to Robert Jason), White Head Road, Jerusalem Road (Atlantic to
Jerusalem Road Drive). This represents approximately 14,700 linear feet of new main, and 150 new service
connections. In addition to these planned water improvements, several services and pipes were repaired
during the construction of the sewer mains.
Conducting such a large scale project has included input from several Town Departments. The Police
and Fire departments have been involved in traffic related issues. The Special Assistants to the Town Manager
have been involved in coordinating and mitigating the construction related impacts on various activities
associated with the Little Harbor area and the Town Common such as the weekly Farmers Market, Senior
Center events, nursery school activities and various charity events/road races. The Special Assistants have also
supported the Department of Public Works involvement in the project. The Department of Public Works is
involved in matters related to paving and drainage. Having all the various departments involved in the project
has allowed decisions to be made that are best for the Town. Such decisions have included traffic
management, repairs to the existing drainage system as encountered during construction, and repairs to the
Jerusalem Road retaining wall after the sewer main was constructed. Decisions were also made based on
input from residents. Input from residents was received at the staging, by telephone and at "neighborhood
meetings." The neighborhood meetings were held before construction began in certain areas to explain the
sequence of the construction activities and their day to day impacts to residents.
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By the end of 2008, the majority of the water improvements have been completed and approximately
30-40% of the streets remain to be sewered. The majority of the Water Department's work expected to be
conducted in 2009 is related to restoration of roadway shoulders and pavement. The Water and Sewer
Departments utilized pavement pricing and services available to the Department of Public Works through the
South Shore Consortium (provided by the Metro Area Planning Council) to control the paving work and costs.
Note: The contractor is still responsible for patching the trench while the Town is responsible for preparing
and overlaying the street with either the binder (bottom) or finish (top) course of pavement.
WATER MAIN BREAKS. In 2008 the Water Department responded to and repaired over 60 water main
breaks. Many were the result of work being conducted to install sewer in the Little Harbor are, while others
included leaks in service lines, broken services, and breaks for other reasons.
LEAD TESTING. In June the required tests of water sampled at the tap resulted in 5 sites out of 40 over
the "Action Level" of 15 parts per billion which, because more than 90% of sampled sites exceeded that level,
required the Water Department to issue public notices to customers and residents. The required public
education materials were mailed to residents on October 15, 2008. In November we conducted another round
of testing which resulted in only 4 sites out of 40 exceeding the Action Level, so no further public education
efforts were required. In 2008 the Water Department offered free lead tests to customers; 46 residents
requested testing and out of those 46 only 4 exceeded the action level.
LILY POND WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS. In 2008, the Water Commission: repaired
the concrete base structure in the Sludge Lagoons, installed an underdrain system in Lagoons, installed a filter
air scour system, installed new Rapid Mix Tank motors and propellers, and replaced the Raw Water flow meter
with new Magnetic Meter.
WATER STORAGE TANKS. The Bear Hill tank was drained, about 2" of sludge was removed. The tank
inspector was called in and the tank was inspected and then refilled. Both of the tanks have RFP's for the
installation of antennas for cell phones. Scituate Hill tank is in the process of being evaluated for a different
access to it due to Avalon project. Scituate Hill is due to be cleaned and inspected spring of 2009. Both of the
tank mixers appear to be doing a very good job.
GATE EXERCISING. In 2008, the department performed its Gate Exercising program. Every gate in the
distribution system, with the exception of streets that were under construction from the Little Harbor
Water/Sewer project, were located in the GPS (Geographic Positioning System), cleaned out, and exercised.
An inventory list of all gates was developed from this program. This process was performed systematically,
street by street. The total number of gates exercised was 523. There are a 8 gates that need to be repaired,
which will be scheduled to be completed in the next few years.
WATER METER & AUTOMATIC METER READING SYSTEM. In 2008 we evaluated various options to
replace the individual water meters installed at each of our customers throughout our service area. We last
replaced meters on a town wide basis in 1995. Industry standards suggest meters be replaced about every 7 -
15 years to assist in equitably distributing the cost of providing water to all customers. In 2008 we solicited
bids to supply (1) residential water meters and (2) a fixed network automatic meter reading system. We are
presently evaluating this issue.
FIRE HYDRANTS & VALVES. In 2007 we replaced 27 fire hydrants and installed 10 new hydrants. We
have also replaced 20 gate valves and installed 4 new gate valves as part of the Little Harbor water-sewer
project. All fire hydrants and gate valves have been identified and listed in a database that is used to track
their condition and maintenance.
WELLFIELDS. The Sohier Street Wells have been abandoned because of the proximity to the
Greenbush right of way. With mitigation funding from the MBTA, we have conducted exploratory well work by
drilling a 4-inch exploratory bedrock to depth of 400 vertical feet well to investigate the water quantity and
quality at potential new sources located near Mill Lane. Unfortunately the investigation has only encountered
a 30-35 gpm supply source. Due to the limited quantity of water this location was abandoned as a source of
supply.
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The Ellms Meadow Wells produced 4,748,140 gallons before they went off-line on August 12th. They
were taken off-line because testing showed 9 colonies of total coliform in the raw water, but zero colonies in
the finished water. Further testing weeks later confirmed the presence of coliform in raw water but at a much
smaller level. There was zero algae or e-coli. We kept it off line for the rest of the year to do more testing and
confirm that that there was no threat to the water quality.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS). During 2008 the Water Department continued their
ongoing program of developing their Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities and mapping. In the
first phases of this effort all of the available mapping for the Town was compiled into a comprehensive, Town-
wide map. Over the last year the Water Department acquired Geographic Positioning System (GPS) equipment
and collected location data on various features of our water infrastructure including pipes, valves and
hydrants. Using this data, a new atlas of the water system was prepared by Environmental Partners Group
that is current and accurate. This atlas is available to the staff as a hard-copy map and can also be accessed
electronically through the web via the internet.
Because the Water Department staff continues to actively use this GPS equipment, the water atlas will
be able to be easily updated as modifications or expansions to the system are made. In addition, this GIS
information and GPS equipment can be used by the Water Department staff to field locate a valve, hydrant or
other piece of the water system that needs repair or maintenance.
The Water Department has also integrated their GIS mapping with information on each service
account using a new program called WaterTracker. This program allows the Department to catalogue and
readily access information for each property such as their water service (tie card) information, water meter
information and billing histories.
WATERSHED PROTECTION. The Water Commission employs Norfolk Ram Group to conduct
watershed protection work for the Water Department. In 2008 this work included:
• Review of Watershed Threats. This work has included ongoing review of activities at the former Norfolk
Conveyor, which is a state 21E hazardous waste site, and near the site of the Avalon development. The
adequacy, completeness and progress of the site assessment and proposed waste site clean-up at Norfolk
Conveyor continues to be reviewed, and our consultants have provided additional comments to DEP and
the property owner concerning the 21E submittals of record (site assessments and remediation plans). In
addition, because this site is proposed for residential redevelopment with an on-site wastewater
treatment plant, our consultants have been reviewing the project application for a Groundwater Discharge
Permit (a GWDP), which is required from DEP prior to discharge of treated wastewater). The Water
Commission had appealed the GWDP which was issued by the DEP July 20, 2007, but in 2008 withdrew the
appeal as part of a settlement with Avalon which allows the development to go forward.
• Surface Water Supply Protection Plan (SWSPP) update - as part of on-going watershed management,
which is based on the SWSPP, Norfolk Ram Group continued to consult with the Water Commission on the
status of progress in implementing the SWSPP, and assisted with planning of future issues. Stormwater
treatment (Rain Garden Projects) and Land Acquisition (via grant applications), have been the two most
important proactive elements of the SWSPP that are currently underway.
• Stream Gauging -Monitoring continued for the four stream gauge locations that track hydrologic
conditions and tributary flow contributions within the watershed. Norfolk Ram Group has coordinated
with American Water to visit all of the monitoring gauges on a monthly basis to download stream depth
and temperature data that is collected hourly by the automated field devices. Norfolk Ram Group has
been compiling and interpreting this watershed data, and data is shared and stored on American Water
computers as well.
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LAND ACQUISITION and Open Space Designation. In 2008 the Commission continued with land
acquisitions, culminating in Town Meeting action to designate 313 acres of land under a conservation
restriction. The acquired land that has been funded through numerous grant applications under the Drinking
Water Supply Protection Grant / Land Purchase Grant Program that has provided 50% EOEEA grant funds for
land purchases application require a conservation restriction as a condition of the grant.
NOVEMBER 13 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING. At the Special Town Meeting, the Town adopted two articles
proposed by the Water Commissioners:
Article 5. RELEASE OF EASEMENTS. Passage of this Article allows the Water Department to abandon
two easements for Water Department access on Nichols Road and Pleasant Street which are no longer
needed. The easement on Nichols Road is no longer needed because the water main has already been
relocated from private property to a roadway during the Little Harbor area water and sewer improvements
program. The easement located off 100 Pleasant Street now is used for both a water main from the Bear Hill
tank to Pleasant Street and for vehicular access from Pleasant Street to the tank. That easement is being
moved because of the development for two house lots adjacent to the easement which would result in putting
the easement very close to two front yards. The water main connecting the Bear Hill Tank to Pleasant Street
will be relocated, at the developers expense, to connect the Tank to Bancroft Road, which will improve the
water flow in the Hillside Area. The vehicular access will be moved to an already existing Water Department
easement from the tank which connects the tank to Reservoir Road above the top of Pleasant Street.
Article 6 .CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION. Passage of this Article
starts the process to place a Conservation Restriction on 313 acres of land, in the "Brass Kettle Brook
Conservation Area," which is land owned by the Water Commission and the Town located in the Lily Pond
Watershed. This land acquisition program, and this final step of placing the Conservation Restriction, is a
significant accomplishment of the Water Commission and the Town in their ongoing program for protection of
the Town's public drinking water supply. Studies show that acquisition of watershed land, especially in large
contiguous parcels such as been done here, is a proven means to protect drinking water quality from
contamination and to reduce treatment plant costs.
Passage of the Article authorized the Board of Selectmen and Board of Water Commissioners to
petition the Legislature to pass a Special Act authorizing them to impose a Conservation Restriction on this
land restricting its use to conservation, open space, and water protection purposes. Once the Special Act has
been passed by the Legislature, the Board of Selectmen and Board of Water Commissioners will be able to
grant the Conservation Restriction to the Trustees of Reservations.
Of the total 313 acres, 191 acres have been acquired over the last five years by the Board of Water
Commissioners for a total of about $3,000,000 with funds from the Water Department, the Cohasset
Community Preservation Fund , the Cohasset Conservation Trust, the Massachusetts Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs Land Acquisition Grants, the Cohasset Conservation Commission, Trustees of
Reservations, and private donations. The state grants require the placement of a Conservation Restriction as a
condition of receiving the grants. The other 122 acres is land already owned by the Town or the Water
Department in the area.
PISCES AWARD FOR THE RAIN GARDEN PROJECT. The Town of Cohasset has been awarded the
prestigious PISCES award by the Environmental Protection Agency for the raingarden project, because of the
innovative funding method that was used for the project.
In calendar year 2008 a total of 4 additional rain gardens were constructed. In addition to the
completed work, also during this year, 7 other rain gardens were completed with plantings along Route 3A.
There are 2 rain gardens being planned for construction in 2009. These proposed gardens along with those
already competed, result in a total of 35 rain gardens along with 2 bioretention swales and the Rte 3A
oil/water separator.
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The Board of Water Commissioners continues to implement a program of improving water quality in
the Town. A key piece of this initiative is to treat the pollution at its source. In order to accomplish this goal,
rain gardens are being installed within the Town's right-of-ways, drainage easements and on Town property.
Rain gardens are depressed planting beds, constructed with special soil mix and plantings, which collect "first
flush" stormwater flowing along the edge of roads and allow it to infiltrate into the soil, where natural
biological and chemical processes reduce the level of pollutants and nutrients in the run-off. Stormwater
which has passed through the rain gardens is returned to the existing drainage ways. Norfolk Ram Group, on
behalf of the Water Commission, worked closely with the Cohasset Garden Club to determine appropriate
plantings.
This stormwater improvement project was extended one year and is entering its final year (completion
and close-out due in June 2009), utilizing funds from our Section 319 Grant ($255,000) and the 2% low interest
loans ($497,500) from the Clean Water SRF (CWSRF) program. Over the first half of calendar year 2009 we will
continue to implement both structural and non-structural solutions for eliminating and/or reducing nonpoint
source pollution in the watershed for Lily Pond and the Aaron River Watershed. The s.319 grant was awarded
in 2003; we submitted the formal loan application for the CWSRF loans on October 15, 2004.
Thirty-two (32) rain gardens have been constructed to date in areas that are tributary to Peppermint
Brook and Lily Pond, such as areas around the Clay Spring Road development, Pond Street, Route 3A, and King
Street; and areas tributary to Aaron River Reservoir. There is also a demonstration rain garden at the Lily Pond
Water Treatment Plant and a bio-swale constructed along the Plant's driveway, which were the first
constructed in Town.
In the summer of 2008 we completed construction under the final two contracts for the construction
of 4 additional rain gardens; and 7 other rain gardens were completed with plantings along Route 3A. Only
two (2) remain to be constructed in the Spring of 2009. When fully completed, a total of thirty six (36)
stormwater capture locations will be addressed. This Project utilizes structural best management practice
(BMP) solutions and incorporates low impact development (LID) strategies wherever possible to contain and
minimize off-site flows and pollutant loading in these areas. Structural BMPs being implemented include
hooded catch basins, bioretention facilities (a.k.a. rain gardens), roadside swales with biofilters and spill
containment oil/water separator facilities.
NHESP Surface Water Monitoring Program- In May, July and October 2008, biological surface water
sampling was conducted as part of the Lily Pond Attenuated Bluet Monitoring Plan required by the Natural
Heritage and Endangered Species Program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Fisheries &
Wildlife. This trophic state monitoring program included sample collection at three locations within Lily Pond
to enable NHESP to assess potential impacts from the installation of the in-Pond aeration system.
RAIN GARDENS AT ELLMS MEADOW. In calendar year 2008 the Water Department cooperated with
the Town on an additional stormwater improvement project that benefits the Ellms Meadow Wellfield. The
Town completed installation of one (1) rain garden and two (2) constructed wetlands at the intersection of
Norfolk and Cushing Roads. The one rain garden will intercept and treat stormwater at a final catch basin in
Norfolk Road near the intersection with Cushing Road; and the two constructed wetlands, located on the north
side of Cushing Road at this intersection, will intercept "first flush" stormwater from two (one 10-inch and one
12-inch diameter) drainage outfall pipes that exist in that area and that discharge toward the Zone 1 for the
wellfield. These new stormwater BMPs were part of a larger project that was designed by Norfolk Ram and
funded in part by a state CZM grant plus Cohasset matching funds which included Cohasset Preservation
Committee funds.
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LILY POND AERATION SYSTEM. The in-pond aeration system consists of a pilot-program of five
aeration disks that have been installed in the deeper sections of Lily Pond. These low-disturbance aeration
disks will help to increase the dissolved oxygen levels in the deeper sections of Lily Pond, helping to prevent
manganese from being solubilized and entering the treatment plant. The heavy vegetation in Lily Pond may
limit the aeration system's ability to disperse dissolved oxygen. The pilot program for the operation of the in-
pond aeration system went into operation at the end of December 2007 and ran until December 2008.
In December the Water Commission voted to allow skating on Lily Pond and turn the aeration system
off for the Winter. The aeration system has not shown conclusive results one way or the other as to its
effectiveness. There are too many seasonal variable to know if the changes in raw water quality are due to the
aeration system or normal seasonal fluctuation.
To be clear, with these matters (such as the specific impact of the aeration system) there is no
empirical measurement since that would require eliminating everything else in effect and just measuring the
impact of aeration within a controlled environment. It does appear there has been a positive effect on
manganese removal due to the aeration system, and indeed there are many other benefits to the pond in
water quality and its overall ecosystem.
The greatest impact on manganese removal comes from optimized plant operations. The team at the
plant has done an extraordinary job at manganese removal, which is measurable in testing and visible in the
distribution system. This is a function of both the treatment process and externalities such as aeration. Last
year, in its first year of operation, we needed to run the aeration system continuously for a period of time
which overlapped with Winter. It would not have been possible to measure any result had we not run it
continuously, nor would the necessary cumulative affect been possible if we had started then stopped.
Now that we are beyond the initial start-up phase and the aeration system has been in operation for
over a year, we are able to shut it down for a limited period of time. The Water Commission voted
unanimously to shut it down for the winter in the hopes of allowing skating on the pond this year. We take to
heart
to desire to have recreational access to the pond and do everything we can to help accommodate this.
MANGANESE REMOVAL. The Water Commissions on-going plant process optimization has resulted in
major improvements in the removal of manganese from raw water, which reduces the incidences of discolored
water experienced by customers. These improvements included: switching from Potassium Permanganate to
Sodium Permanganate, dosing Sodium Permanganate based on the residual in the flocculation basins,
increased air flow from the aeration system compressor, and a variety of dosing changes for pH and
Permanganate based on changes in raw water conditions - to more finely tune the chemical additions to
reduce manganese and improve water quality.
NEWWA CONFERENCES. At the September 26 Fall Conference of the New England Water Works
Association (NEWWA), Commissioner McNabb presented a paper, "Analysis of the Massachusetts Drinking
Water Infrastructure." In the paper, McNabb described the $8.5 billion shortfall in funding needed over the
next 20 years to adequately maintain and upgrade the Massachusetts drinking water infrastructure. The
presentation was based on a report that Commissioner McNabb prepared for Clean Water Action, was
released in January, 2008, received extensive press coverage, and helped promote a bill at the State House to
create a Massachusetts Special Commission on Water Infrastructure Funding.
Commissioner McNabb has also been selected to present a paper at the American Water Works
(AWWA) April 8-10, 2009 national Water Security Congress in Washington, DC on a potential security
vulnerability in the national drinking water infrastructure, and to present a paper on the Cohasset Water
Departments successful watershed protection program at the NEWWA Annual Meeting April 1-2, 2009 in
Worcester, Mass.
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SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT & PROTECTION (SWAP) REPORT. On January 16, 2004 the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued the final SWAP Report for the Cohasset
Water Department. The SWAP report identifies the sources of Cohasset public drinking water supply, the
protection areas around those supplies, inventories the potential sources of contamination, and makes a
number of recommendations to improve protection of our water supplies. The Cohasset Water Commission, in
its ongoing watershed protection program, following the 2002 Surface Water Supply Protection Plan, is
planning on implementing the recommendations of the SWAP along with the many other water supply
protection measures already underway. A copy of the SWAP Report is available at the Lily Pond Water
Treatment Plant and on the Water Department web site, www.cohassetwater.org.
ENERGY SAVINGS. The Water Department has taken the following steps in 2008 and in the previous
two years to increase energy efficiency and reduce electrical use:
• Installed new doors with R-value of 40 on garage. Old doors had no insulation 6-06
• Ten motors replaced to new high efficiency plus VFD rated motors. Savings 12 to 15%.
• Edison ISKV transformer replaced. New one has no PCB's and is 10% more efficient.
• Replaced 480/120-208 volt dry transformer to a high efficiency one. 35% savings.
• Replaced old boiler. The new boilers are 33% more efficient than old boiler.
• Replaced eight fan coil unit heaters. Old ones were plugged. New ones estimated 50% more efficient.
• All plant lighting was replaced with new ballast and bulbs. 8% more efficient.
• Replaced meter readers truck with new small efficient 5 cylinder vehicle. The motor is 50% more
efficient.
• Implemented a new method of cleaning sludge lagoons. 50% more efficient.
• Replaced of de-humidifier. 60% more efficient.
• Currently looking into MASS HEFA contract for non-profits, savings on electric, gas contracts.
COOPERATION WITH OTHER TOWN DEPARTMENTS: The Cohasset Water Department cooperated
with many other Town of Cohasset departments during 2007 including:
The water department provided significant improvements to Town roadways, working cooperatively with
the DPW and Sewer Commission as part of the Little Harbor Project.
Provided a water supply for the veterans memorial and other parks at Lyons Memorial Park (North Main
St and Joy Place) and various location along the Town Common.
Assistance was provided to the DPW for a sidewalk/drainage improvement project on Forest Ave.
Assisted DPW in locating buried pipes and manholes of a 90+ year old drainage system located on
Jerusalem Road.
The Water Department does billing for the Sewer Department.
Quarterly Collaboration with Sewer Department for Billing
Worked with DPW on multiple paving jobs, including South Main Street, Beechwood Street, Church
Street, and Doane Street
Assisted DPW in obtaining video camera equipment to inspect and document drainage pipe conditions
Coordinated construction activities with various parties regarding road races, walks and other charity
events
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CONCLUSION: The strength and successes of today's Water Department have been possible because
of the vision and extraordinary efforts of the Water Commission and staff in the 1970's, to conceptualize,
design, permit, and build the Aaron River Reservoir and the Lily Pond Treatment Plant which turned Cohasset
from a v*/ater-poor town to a water-rich town.
During 2008, the Cohasset Water Commission has implemented many major infrastructure
investments, operational initiatives, land acquisition and landscaping projects which significantly enhance our
ability to protect our water supply, treat, pump and deliver excellent drinking water and reliable water service
for domestic and firefighting use for our customers - our ratepayers in Cohasset. We have accomplished these
important achievements within our current rate structure, since our financial position remains excellent.
The Board of Water Commissioners and the Water Department would like to thank all the Town
officials, boards, citizens, and committees who have supported and assisted us throughout 2008. We will
continue to improve the water system in the coming years for the benefit of all customers and the Town of
Cohasset.
Respectfully submitted,
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Glenn A. Pratt, Chairman
Nathaniel Palmer, Vice-Chairman
JohnK.McNabb, Jr., Clerk
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2008 SEWER COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
2008 was a busy year for the Sewer Commission. The expansion of the town sewers to the Little
Harbor/ Atlantic Avenue area and expansion of the treatment plant by 50% to accommodate the additional
flow from the new services. Work on these two construction projects was active throughout the year in
combination with drainage and water system improvements. The treatment plant modifications were 90%
complete by years end and the sewer collection system about 65% complete. The Deep Run/Rust Way portion
of the North Cohasset Sewer District expansion was about 95% complete.
It is anticipated that the North Cohasset expansion will consume the remaining capacity allowed in the Town's
Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the Town of Hull. The remaining work in North Cohasset is the
construction of a flow metering manhole to better measure flows. It is anticipated that this expansion area will
be given authorization to activate their services in early 2009. Information packages will be mailed to home
owners describing connection procedures.
The portion of the collection system expansion which will flow to the Central Treatment Plant has progressed
on or ahead of schedule and a concerted effort has been made to work around special Town events and to not
significantly compromise traffic in the area. It is anticipated that connections to this system will be authorized
during the summer of 2009 after a few additional months of operation with the new Wastewater Treatment
Plant membranes.
The Sewer Commission has been preparing a Grinder Pump Solicitation which will maximize warranty, quality
and performance, while reducing initial and long term costs for residents using the new low pressure sewer
system. To further simplify the sewer connection process, the Commission has recently proposed the use of a
Project-Wide Conservation Commission filing for sewer connections. This process will integrate the local
regulatory responsibilities of the Sewer Commission, the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission to
facilitate and expedite the connection process. It will also reduce user costs and insure local regulation
compliance. Specifics regarding the integrated process should be finalized in early 2009.
The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrades and expansion continued throughout the year while still
ensuring suitable operation of the existing processes to allow full compliance with all permits. Among other
upgrades, new membranes were installed to allow the expansion of the plant's capacity from 300,000 to
450,000 gallons per day. The new membranes have been performing quite well and operational processes and
procedures are being thoroughly tested prior to the connection of the new districts. The system will be
operational for at least six months prior to connection authorization.
In past years peak flows (caused by severe rain fall and groundwater leakage into the old collection system
piping) at the treatment plant had occasionally resulted in tank overflows. One of the steps taken to prevent or
mitigate overflows is an extreme flow handling system. This system was installed at the facility and is in place
to help prevent these occurrences in the future. Since the new membranes have been in place, at least two
severe storm events, which resulted in very high flows, have been accommodated without any threat of
overflow. The extreme flow handling system has not been called into play, but is available should it ever be
needed.
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An objection was raised about the location of the Little Harbor/Atlantic Avenue Sewer expansion project
staging area on Jerusalenn Road. This objection resulted in an appeal to the ZBA of a decision by the Town's
Building Inspector which allowed the location of the staging area. The appeal was denied by the ZBA. The
project staging area was screened and site trailers were painted to nnake the temporary structure less
obtrusive. The central location of the staging area has provided significant benefit to the project and to
expediting construction work.
Inflow and infiltration (I/I) flow monitoring work in prior years was expanded upon during 2008. Evidence of
peak flows to the treatment plant during 2007 flood events in Jacob's Meadow provided direct evidence of
freshwater influences to the proximate sewer system. Since prior mainline sewer restoration work has
enhanced pipe integrity, service rehabilitation was targeted as the next step to help reduce I/I influences. The
Commission has worked with Town Counsel to formulate a temporary license procedure to allow the Town to
upgrade such services which are on private property. The Commission anticipates working with a few select
sites in this area to act as service upgrade demonstration projects. These demonstration sites are anticipated
to be implemented in early 2009 with wide-spread upgrade procedures being applied there-after. Other flood
prone areas will be addressed after the Jacob's Meadow area is complete.
At the direction of the Sewer Commission, an analysis of historical flows and loadings by the consulting
engineer, Coughlin Environmental Services, concluded in December that capacity existed for an additional 56
EDU's (Equivalent Dwelling Units) to be connected to the Central Sewer District. The Commission had been
maintaining a "waiting list" for additional connections and will be contacting listed entities in early 2009 for
allocation of these additional EDU's. Many of these additional EDU's are anticipated to help enhance re-
development and new development activities within the Town Center.
John Beck, Chairman
Sean Cunning, Vice Chairman
Wayne Sawchuk, Clerk
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2008 REPORT OF THE COHASSET HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Cohasset Historical Commission submits with pleasure the annual report of projects worked on during
2008 for the Town of Cohasset.
According to the by-laws of the Commonwealth, "Local Historical Commissions are an important part of
municipal government in Massachusetts. They are responsible for community-wide historic preservation
planning. Historical Commissions advise elected officials and other boards on historic preservation issues,
including zoning changes, the re-use of municipally owned historic buildings, and master planning or
preservations of historic landscapes." (Taken from Massachusetts Historical Commission summary sheet)
Inventory Forms- Over 2000 historical properties in Cohasset have been inventoried and forms placed on file
with the Massachusetts Historical Commission. All inventory listings can be accessed on-line by going to the
Massachusetts Historical Commission website and going to "Search the MACRIS Database." Copies of the
inventory forms are also available at the Paul Pratt Library and at the Historical Society's Pratt Building. This
past year, MHC developed the policy that the photos for the inventory can be digitally transmitted to the
State. This has helped to cut our expenses. Also, as a result of this change, we have been able to help the
Assessor's office update their computerized property file.
National Register of Historic Places - The following properties and districts in Cohasset are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Caleb Lothrop House, Summer Street (1976)
Government Island Historic District, Lighthouse Lane (1994)
Cohasset Common Historic District (1978, 1996)
Josephine M Hagerty House, Atlantic Avenue (1997)
Central Cemetery, Joy Place (2003)
Bates Ship Chandlery/Maritime Museum, Elm Street (2003)
Captain John Wilson House, Elm Street (2003)
Pratt Building, South Main Street (2006)
Many other properties in town are eligible to be listed on the National Register. There was an inquiry about
the historical significance of Woodside Cemetery. Upon further research, it was determined not to be eligible.
"State or federally involved" projects - We received communication concerning a marine archaeological survey
for the Hull Offshore Wind Power Project in Hull. We also received communication on the documentation to
be submitted to MHC to be used to determine the possible historical impact of the installation of the wind
turbines at Crocker Lane.
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2008 Report of the Cohasset Historical Commission Continued
Local Involvement -
1. Government Island National Register site. The Historical Commission has a vested interest in this
site and wants to keep this property historically correct. Thanks to the DPW, the area is cleared of v^/eeds and
mov^/ed. We are v^/orking on the final phase at the Minot's Ledge Light Replica, v^/hich includes signage. In
January, the New England Lighthouse Lovers (NELL) visited the site. People from all over New England
were able to tour the Replica and visit the Light Keeper's House. We all learned more about the workings of
the lighthouse from Doug Bingham of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Next year (2010) celebrates the
150^^ anniversary of the lighting of Minot's Ledge Lighthouse.
2. A member of the Historical Commission has been serving on the Town Hall Restoration Committee.
David Farrag, chairman of the Town Hall Committee, presented the various plans for the Town Hall at our
September meeting. We voted to send a letter of support to the MHC concerning funding through the
Massachusetts Historic Tax Credit Project.
3. We were advised of the plans for the 40B housing project at 25 Ripley Road. This property is on the
State inventory listing.
4. In conjunction with the Cohasset Historical Society, we reviewed Cohasset's
connection to Abraham Lincoln with a representative from the Boston Globe in preparation for Lincoln's 200^'^
birthday celebration in 2009.
5. During the Cohasset Art Festival, we sold "1-4-3" Minot Light T-shirts, sweatshirts, license plates and
tote bags. We have inventory in both youth and adult sizes. The proceeds from these sales are used towards
work on the Replica.
As the town goes forward, Cohasset Historical Commission feels strongly that we need to be involved with the
long-range planning of our very historic and picturesque town. In order to look and plan for the future it is
necessary to study the past.
We thank the various town departments and committees that have helped and supported our goals. The
Commission meets each month except during July and August. Meeting schedules are posted on at Town
Clerk's office at Town Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca Bates-McArthur, Chairman
David Wadsworth, Secretary
Marilyn Morrison
Nathaniel Palmer
Hamilton Tewksbury
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2008 REPORT FOR THE COMMITTEE ON TOWN HISTORY
This December just in time for Christmas sales, Cohasset's sixth history book was published, Exploring Historic
Cohasset by Jacqueline Dormitzer. It is an eighty-page guidebook, printed four-color process throughout on
coated paper with a mechanical wire-o binding which allows the book to lie flat for easy reference. It features
ten walking and driving tours around Cohasset with brief descriptions about the historical sites on the tours.
There is a brief Cohasset history at the end of the book. Kimberlee Alemian designed the guide. The price is an
affordable $15.
All funding was provided by our book account. Sales outlets are primarily Buttonwood Books and the
Cohasset Historical Society with books available from the Town Clerk's Office.
The Cohasset Mariner, as in the past, helped in promoting this new publication by running several articles
about the new publication including a retrospective of the Town's history publications produced by the
Committee on Town History. All the history books produced by the committee with the Town of Cohasset as
publisher are the three companion narratives by E. Victor Bigelow, Bert Pratt and Jackie Dormitzer and the two
anthologies edited by Jackie Dormitzer. All these books are registered with the Library of Congress and have
been assigned ISBN numbers so that they can be identified on the web. The books have been designed so that
they make a compatible set on a bookshelf.
The Committee on Town History will continue to remain active helping with the marketing of our books at
the Village Fair and Art Show. There has been some discussion about publishing a history of the Native
Americans in Cohasset.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Hamilton, Chairman
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2008 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The use of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library continued to grow and change with the times in FY2008. Checkouts
of books, DVDs, new audio book formats and other materials increased by 7% from FY2007. We have
expanded our resources to include more access to electronic sources, many of which are available from our
web site. Our public computer terminals are more popular than ever, and the hits on our website
(cohassetlibrary.org) reached 1.57 million, up 43% in the past year. The website is constantly being enriched,
and a committee of staff and trustees succeeded in making it even more user-friendly than before.
The Children's Program, under the leadership of Children's Librarian Sharon Moody, continues to attract large
numbers of children and their parents; attendance at the 135 story hours, summer programs and reading
groups was up 18% from last year. For adults, we sponsored 69 events, administered by Reference Librarian
Gayle Walsh, including films, author talks and book discussion groups. The Friends of the Cohasset Library
funded and assisted in staffing most of these efforts. Our second town wide reading program, "Cohasset
Reads Together," also was sponsored and funded by The Friends, and a third program is in the works for
FY2009. The Friends, collaborating with the staff, expanded the outreach effort, with Melody Maurer joining
Marjie Murphy to read and deliver books at Sunrise and Golden Living. Carolyn Coffey was elected the new
chair of the Friends when Gail Flynn chose to step down after many years of service.
The Cohasset Library Trust, Inc., established in 2006 to manage and help grow the library's endowment,
received a $100,000 gift from the South Shore Music Circus. To honor this generous donation, the Trust will
invite an eminent author to lecture for the benefit of the entire Town. This year, endowment income
contributed $32,748 to the operating budget.
The library was pleased to receive three more grants this year. The Net Lender grant was one again awarded
to our library, because we loaned more materials than we borrowed. A second South Shore Music Circus grant
of $10,000 helped us buy a self-checkout station to let patrons check out materials independently, and a
$2500 grant from the LSTA is funding a preservation survey of our historic materials.
We chose to install a RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system for all our library materials that will
automate both check-out and inventory, saving valuable staff time and providing security as our circulation,
services and number of visitors expand.
Our Director and our staff continue to provide an environment that promotes reading, learning and
community activities seven days a week. We thank the town government and our loyal patrons for their
support.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey Weaver, Chair Rodney Hobson Sarah Pease
Elizabeth Baker Marylou Lawrence Barbara Power
Sheila Evans Agnes McCann Patience Towie
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2008 REPORT OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION
It gives us great pleasure to report to residents, the activities of their Recreation Commission for 2008.
2008 marked a major transition for the Recreation Department. John (Jack) M. Worley retired after 32 years
as Cohasset's first Recreation Director.
To put Into words what Jack has meant to the town for over 32 years would not do him justice. His work
started In a tiny office In the old wing of Town Hall in 1976 taking over a few programs that were run by
volunteers to where it stands today as a model of efficiency admired by other communities.
His work attributes are too numerous to mention although his dedication and his kindness to others are
unsurpassed. His fight to keep this 'non-essential' service alive in Cohasset through tough fiscal times inspired
all those who knew him and worked for him. He has left his mark on all the programs he had his hand on from
the summer program to the youth soccer and basketball programs.
His insight and input were invaluable over the years on all aspects of recreation in Cohasset. He championed
the efforts to transform the old highway garage into a teen center for middle school students.
It is to this extent that not only Cohasset is indebted to his lifelong passion but the entire recreation world
should applaud him for his efforts. If a man's life can be measured by the number of people he has an
influence on, then Jack has no equal.
It is also with distinct pleasure that we are able to report that James (Ted) E. Carroll, Jr. was engaged May 1,
2008 as Director of Recreation.
Ted has been associated with the Cohasset, Hingham and Hanover Recreation Departments during the past 26
years. As a resident of Cohasset, Ted began working for Cohasset Recreation part time, while still in High
School. Ted's involvement with the Cohasset Recreation has ranged from Sports Coordinator, Summer
Playground Director, to elected Commissioner.
Having spent 13 years with Hingham Recreation Department, he most recently was the Recreation
Administrator for the town of Hanover. As our newly appointed Director, Ted brings with him years of
experience in other communities, coupled with a firm grasps and understanding of Cohasset's Recreation
operations.
Several new initiatives the Department has taken on include a new website www.cohassetrec.com. This
website and the online registration tool will make us more efficient and streamline registrations.
During the past few months we have also increased our efforts to transform the Teen Center/Garage into a full
time Recreation Center. With this endeavor, will be our ability to offer a variety of programs and services at
the facility, while also functioning as a teen center for Cohasset youngsters.
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During the year, approximately 4,000 individuals of all ages participated in a variety of structured programs,
activities and events. While budget restrictions persist, our latitude of use of the Revolving Account Fund for
100% Self-Supporting Programs are continuing under this financial mechanism causing no impact upon
taxpayers. In fact, via the Recreation Commission's policy to charge an Administrative Service Fee charge to all
R.A.F. sponsored programs, taxpayers are reimbursed for the cost of the recreation budget. That is, revenues
produced via Administrative Service Fee's, coupled with budget sponsored program fees, service fees and
charges helps reimburse taxpayers for the budget of their Recreation Commission. Only revenue on deposit in
the General Fund can be considered recapitalization revenue.
During Fiscal Year 2008, ending June 30, 2008 the Recreation Commission produced for the General Fund
$98,385.62. Over $5,000.00 v^/as produced for use by the Commission via grants and matching grant funds and
donations. Concurrently, $31,926.96 was transacted via Revolving Account Funds for 100% Self-Supporting
programs via fees charged participants for a variety of services. Approximately another $300,000.00 was
transacted via other and direct self-supporting financial systems during F.Y. 2008, manifesting over
$435,000.00 of recreational services to residents. These figures do not include the thousands of man-hours
that are annually donated by hundreds of residents, in support of a variety of program operations.
Due to the financial difficulties town government faces during Fiscal Year 2008/2009, the Recreation
Commission continues to stay about 75% self-supporting via revenue dedicated to the General Fund of the
Town only. Via fee charges and administrative service fees to contractors to the Commission our intent will be
to recapitulate about 75% of our budget costs back to taxpayers. It is our intent to do this with as little financial
impact upon users of our services as possible.
Municipal recreation is for the benefit of all residents and we continue to direct our efforts towards assurance
of equal access and opportunity to the entire community. To this end, a specific and calculated portion of
revenue was not collected this year from residents who were temporarily unable to pay full fee charges for
services. In many instances time was volunteered in lieu of full fee payments, benefiting the department and
participants of programs.
We continue our effort to increase the number and types of programs offered. Many of the programs will be
made available via contracted services thru our Revolving Account Fund for 100% Self -Supporting Services.
Via this method, the per capita fee collected will be collectively utilized to operate the programs financially,
while 15% of the gross revenue collected will be deposited back to the General Fund of the Town, hence, back
to tax payers.
Programming represents only one aspect of the responsibilities, duties, and functions as prescribed and
conferred upon the Recreation Commission by both Massachusetts General Laws and By-Laws of the Town.
Continuing efforts are focused upon upgrading and renovating existing outdoor recreational facilities under
jurisdiction of the Commission. Often times these undertakings are coordinated via a lending of both public
and privately solicited resources and efforts, easing taxpayers' burden.
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Numerous town departments and officials have continued to support our effort in this area for which we
remain enormously grateful. Further, we remain indebted to many private and civic groups for their
magnanimous efforts and resources. Via the efforts of the Cohasset Basketball Boosters Club and Cohasset
Soccer Club, the community is well served beyond the operations of sports programs only.
The seven member, elected board of the Recreation Commissioner's, volunteer their services to the Town and
department meeting regularly in order to discuss a wide-spectrum of topics relative to the leisure needs and
pursuits of all residents. Further, the Commissioner's establish policy, and provide departmental direction,
support, and assistance. Each meeting is publicly posted at least one week prior to date and residents are
cordially invited to attend and participate in any meeting. Essential to our proper function, and absolutely vital
towards success, is the ability to remain responsive to the dynamic Community needs. We consider your input
and feedback our most important source of guidance.
Degree of community interest and support for recreational and leisure-time services can directly be measured
by two essential factors. First and most logically, interest is measured by the level of participation by residents
in various services. Secondly and perhaps as important, interest and support is readily recognizable by the
extraordinary numbers of volunteers who donate their time, effort and expertise in conduct with a number of
our programs, events and activities. Cohasset is indeed very fortunate to have many extremely talented
residents willing to lend a hand and share their particular expertise.
The Recreation Commission wishes to acknowledge gratitude to the many individuals, civic and business
organizations, school and sport's groups. Town boards, committees and departments who have lent their
support and assistance in our efforts to best serve the recreational and leisure needs of residents of all ages.
While too numerous to mention each by name, none are forgotten and all are sincerely appreciated and
thanked.
Respectfully yours,
James H. Richardson, Chairman
Lillian M. Curley, Vice-Chairperson
Lisa L. Lojacono, Secretary
Abigail H. Alves
Anthony J. Carbone
Daniel J. Martin
Roseanne M. McMorris
James E. Carroll, Jr., Director
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GOVERNMENT ISLAND ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 2008 ANNUAL REPORT
The Island's 62"'' birthday - 2008. The Town through the Board of Selectmen bought the Island - 7.4 acres -
from the Government for $29,000.00 or about, $3,900.00 per acre. The area consists of ledge woods,
shoreline and graded areas to be used by the fisherman, sailing club members, townspeople (YOU) and visitors
to the Town.
Our activities throughout the year call for sporadic meetings to discuss/solve a current question. This meeting
schedule may change.
The normal maintenance of the Island goes on with good cooperation between Carl Sestito, DPW
Superintendant, his crew and the GIAC.
Please, as we have said many times, take some time to visit the area with your family. Enjoy it, absorb it, and
drink in some history that is right here in your harbor - your backyard.
Respectively submitted,
Hamilton T. Tewksbury, Chairman
Constance M. Ashfar
Lorren 5. Gibbons, Harbormaster
Rebecca Bates-McArthur
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2008 COHASSETTOWN HALL RESTORATION AND RENOVATION COMMITTEE
The committee had a busy year in 2008. The committee completed and presented the feasibility study that
was procured by the town with funds from the Community Preservation Committee. The feasibility study
included a historic, building code, electrical, structural analysis of the old portion of the town hall. The
committee also sent out a questionnaire to the town hall employees who work in the old section. After
interviews and investigations, plans were created to update, restore, and renovate the town hall. The current
hall suffers from extreme distress due to deferred maintenance. Bathrooms are not functional, windows are
broken, most all systems are past their useful life, the hall has no sprinkler system, and there is little use of the
auditorium which used to be used for banquets, meetings, and other uses in the past.
The committee with the assistance of the Architect Carr, Lynch and Sandell created two different plans for
design to restore and renovate the town hall. Plan A was to keep the hall generally the same but due to the
current configuration. Due to the tresses on the 2""^ floor the it severely limited functionality of space and does
not solve handicap access issues. Plan B was to put the town offices on the 1^* floor and Auditorium on the 2"'^
floor. This would allow for increased and functional office space, bathrooms the addition of a much needed
meeting room. The auditorium would be easier to install cable television cameras and a studio. A small
kitchen would be placed in the basement and an extra room for town hall record storage would be created.
Copies and plans of the feasibility study are available in the Library, Town Clerk's Office, Selectman's office and
the Cohasset Historical Society for the public to review. The Town Hall Restoration and Renovation Committee
voted unanimously for Plan B. The Selectman also voted 4-0 with one abstention for Plan B as well.
The Committee in the Spring of 2008 applied and received $300,000 in funds from the Community
Preservation Committee to begin restoration and renovation for the outside of the Hall. This is subject but not
limited to the windows, gutters, chimney, pilasters and drainage. These were immediate needs that will not
interfere with any future construction inside the hall. It was learned through the feasibility process that the
gutters were undersized (they were residential size being used for commercial) and emptied pushing water
into the foundation and the basement when flooding occurs. Plans for these restorations were created
especially for the windows in which a full restoration will occur. Due to their historic nature, the windows
were schematically designed so that the winning bidder would have a specific set of plans for restoration that
would be performance based (meaning the windows will be able to last for decades). A set of those plans are
at the Selectman's office and the Cohasset Historical Society (for future generations when updating needs to
occur). The winning bidder for this project was Campbell Construction which had previously completed
historic renovation projects on the Martha's Vineyard Edgartown Lighthouse as well as other historic
properties.
As a part of this process, history regarding the hall has been uncovered. All the windows have been dated as
to their installation. All are either the originals from 1857 or from the 1928 renovation. Additionally, different
architectural features were discovered as well as a digested report from the town hall reports for every which
is listed in the historical section of the study.
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In the Special Town Meeting in November, a resolution was presented to allow the Selectman to accept grants,
tax credits and monies for the furtherance of this project. The resolution was passed unanimously. While only
a resolution it was important to get approval from the town for the grant process. While the financial world
has changed due to the world economic crisis in the Fall, there are still funding authorities that the committee
will continue to apply to in 2009.
For 2009 the committee will see through the restoration and renovation of the outside which is continuing
through Spring of 2009 and will file the necessary paperwork with Federal, Commonwealth and Non-Profits for
grants, tax credits and monies to see the project through.
David H. Farrag, Chairman
Werner Diekman
Donna McGee
Lisa Pratt
David Wadsorth
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SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2008 COHASSET TOWN REPORT
On Wednesday, September 4*^ 2008, Charles D. Homer began his first full year as Superintendent-Director,
welcoming 587 students including 165 for the class of 2012. South Shore continues to offer quality vocational
technical education to the Towns of Cohasset, Scituate, Norwell, Hanson, Hanover, Whitman, Rockland and
Abington for the past four decades.
This year South Shore had 27 seniors qualify for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarships for scoring in the top
25% of their class. As educational demands continue to soar, so do the program offerings to keep in line with
economic trends. South Shore students continue to excel in meeting state and national vocational and
academic standards before them. As technology continues to change, so must the technical offerings in order
to better prepare students to become successful in their communities.
Extracurricular activities continue to expand each year. Approximately 50% of the student population
participates in an athletic or extracurricular activity each year. Our Drama Club continues to offer a Dinner
Theater presentation each spring with sellout seating. As well, out athletic teams continue to compete at state
level competitions in various sports each season.
The Commonwealth's School Building Assistance is continuing to work with us in order to replace our roof and
windows. The estimated cost of this project is projected to be $2.5 million dollars for a building that opened in
1962. As we become more involved in this construction project, we will be meeting with local officials in or
eight member communities.
The South Shore School District is represented by eight appointed School Committee members from each
town's Selectmen's Office:
Robert Heywood, Chairman - Hanover
Gerald Blake, Vice Chairman - Rockland
John Manning- Scituate
Daniel Salvucci - Whitman
Robert Molla - Norwell
James Rodick - Hanson
Kenneth Thayer - Cohasset
Lenwood Thompson - Abington
Currently 2 students from the Town of Cohasset will graduate this June 5* :
John Emanuello
Nicholas Silvia
South Shore would like to thank our eight member towns for their continued support over the years. Our goal
will be to continue to train students to be life-long career technical students who in turn will be successful back
in their own communities. We understand the importance of fiscal responsibility in our district, especially in
tough economic times and we will work with our member communities and continue to offer the best
vocational opportunities possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth E. Thayer
Town Representative
South Shore Regional School District Committee
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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
2008
COHASSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS
"Where the mission is to continue the commitment to excellence"
Teaching and learning are what great schools are all about. The focus of the Cohasset Public Schools
continues to be on the classroom and maximizing student performance. The goal is to maintain the overall
strength of the school system while recognizing continued local and general economic challenges.
Despite these difficult fiscal times, our students are doing very well by a wide variety of quantitative
measures. Indicators of progress this past year include:
SAT (mean increases) over 1 year
Verbal scores from 549 to 557
Math scores from 562 to 581
Writing scores from 560 to 566
- District AYP ELA
From 94.4 (2007) to 94.3 (2008)
District AYP MATH
From 89.8 (2007) to 90.5 (2008)
We are very proud of all of our students and their outstanding academic accomplishments. We
appreciate a hard working student body, supportive parents, a dedicated faculty and staff and a School
Committee committed to maintaining high standards. Together we can:
Challenge all students to Proficiency and Beyond
Close Achievement Gaps Where They Exist and
Function as a Professional Learning Community
In the Fall, many members of the class of 2008 found themselves heading to some of the most
prestigious colleges and universities in the country. They are a credit to the Cohasset community.
The school department is most appreciative of the continued fiscal support of the Cohasset
community. The community support is needed more than ever if we are to reduce class size, remain current in
the curriculum, and prepare students with 2l" century skills. A special note of thanks to the Cohasset
Education Foundation, the Parent Student Organization and the various Booster clubs, who supported our
budget in so many ways this past year. You provided the support and the resources that enabled us to meet or
surpass the high expectations we set in 2008.
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We recognize this year a number of retirees from the Cohasset Public Schools who have moved on to
the next phase of their lives. Retiring after 35 years of service in education, with 6 years to the children of
Cohasset, as an English teacher and Spinnaker Advisor is Ms. Christine Berman. Also retiring after 24 years of
service as a guidance counselor at the elementary and high school level is Mr. Edward Leonard. After 26 years
of service as a High School Science teacher and Department Head is Mr. David Magnussen. Joining him in
retirement after 19 years of service as an English Language Arts teacher at the Deer Hill and Middle Schools is
Mrs. Nancy Magnussen. And finally, after 37 years of service at Deer Hill is Joan Cassiani. We congratulate
them all and wish them well.
Our children are the future of our community. We hope to continue to partner with the Cohasset
community to meet the educational needs of all of our children as together we accomplish our mission to
"continue the commitment to excellence."
Respectfully submitted
Denise M.Walsh, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Individual building reports for 2008 will follow from the principal of Osgood, Deer Hill, and Cohasset Middle-
High School.
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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
2008
DEER HILL SCHOOL
As the year 2009 begins, the Deer Hill School Community looks forward to continuing toward
achievement of our goals in the Cohasset Public Schools 2004-2009 Strategic Plan. The spring and fall of 2008
were very exciting times for us at Deer Hill. As of October 1, 2008, enrollment at Deer Hill School was 356
students, an increase of 6 students from the same date In the previous year. Class sizes ranged from 19 to 25
in sixteen classrooms, grades three, four, and five. Teaching and support staff remained consistent with the
prior year with two notable exceptions: Mrs. Joan Cassiani retired in June, 2008 after thirty-seven years of
dedicated service and Mrs. Katherine Penwell joined our fifth grade team. Mrs. Kathryn Brooks was hired for
the role of Math Specialist for both Deer Hill and Osgood Schools.
We join the district in promoting our commitment to excellence in all aspects of teaching and learning.
Our faculty has enjoyed extensive professional development in inquiry-based science education, writing
instruction, elementary level mathematics instruction, and interactive white board ("Promethean Board")
technology. We have strengthened our literacy program by organizing all resources available to our students
and teachers in one central location under the supervision of our Literacy Specialist. Materials are now
available to fit a number of literacy functions in an easily accessed format, and our collection of mentor texts
and leveled classroom sets continues to grow.
In the spring of 2008 Deer Hill School was a recipient of a competitive grant from the Massachusetts
Department of Education to promote instruction for students who are Gifted and Talented. We were able to
send a team of teachers and one administrator to the University of Massachusetts in Boston to study Gifted
and Talented Education in a graduate level course. One outcome of that training was a plan for an objective,
multi-facted system of identification of students who would benefit from specialized instruction. Another
outcome was the expansion of our schoolwide enrichment program, EMC^, to promote pedagogy consistent
with Gifted and Talented Education. Many new programs have been designed to continue from fall to spring,
allowing students the opportunity to delve deeply into an area of strong interest. Our enrichment programs
fall within three broad areas of learning standards from the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks: Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Humanities (including literature and visual arts), and Civics
and Government (including Student Leadership and Community Service). Favorites from prior years, such as
Great Books and Studio Art, are still available. Others, including Chemical Reactions, School Newspaper, and
Drama, have become new student favorites.
We continue to enjoy tremendous support from the Deer Hill School community and the Cohasset
community at large. In the spring we received extensive funding from the Cohasset Education Foundation for
a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) lab. This exciting learning environment -
complete with laboratory furniture, inquiry based science kits, scientific equipment, and state of the art
technology - has kindled a passion for science in our students that textbook-based instruction can't match.
Our teachers enjoy using the digital presenters purchased for us by the CEF every day in a wide variety of ways.
Our generous PSO has sponsored outstanding enrichment programs for our students, including multicultural
musical presentations, scientific exploration, and historical re-enactments. We are continuously grateful to
our Deer Hill PSO for their sponsorship of so many enrichment programs, fundraising, teacher grants,
volunteer coordination, and staff recognition. Our parents and guardians have come out in droves to support
our students' academic, artistic, musical, and dramatic efforts.
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In order to inform our instructional practices and programming decisions, we continue to implement a
comprehensive assessment system. We assess our students in major subject areas using formal and informal
measures regularly throughout the year in order to be current in our understanding of student learning needs.
We also participate with districts across the state in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
(MCAS). In 2008, Deer Hill MCAS scores were once again above the state average in all three grade levels in all
subject areas and the district once again made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as defined by the Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE, formerly DOE). In grade three, 2008 scores reported 75% in
Above Proficient or Proficient in Reading and in Mathematics, 68% were either Above Proficient or Proficient.
In grade four, 73% of students scored in the Advanced or Proficient category in English Language Arts (ELA) and
65% of the students scored in either Advanced or Proficient in Mathematics. In grade five, 80% of students
scored in the Advanced or Proficient category in ELA, 77% in mathematics, and 80% in Science and Technology.
Overall, these scores represent the steady progress Deer Hill students are making as they achieve the rigorous
learning standards of the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks.
As we move forward, we are mindful of our responsibility to promote in our students those skills
necessary for success in the twenty-first century. Among the most important of these are communication,
creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, self-direction, and information skills. We look forward to a
renewal of our History and Social Sciences Curriculum and the examination of updated textbooks. We will
revise our report card to reflect the performance criteria and learning standards that form the heart of our
instruction. In the spirit of continuous improvement, we are reframing our academic program planning to
reflect levels of rigor and relevance found in world-class elementary level programs. Our students and staff
will continue to work together in an environment that exemplifies respect for one another in a professional
learning community. Under the leadership of our Superintendent and School Committee, and with the strong
support of our Curriculum and Instruction Director, Student Services Director, Business Manager, Facilities
Director, Technology Coordinator and our parent and community groups, we will continue our commitment to
excellence at the Deer Hill School.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer deChiara, Ph.D.
Principal, Deer Hill School
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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
2008
JOSEPH OSGOOD SCHOOL
The Joseph Osgood School celebrated the 10**^ anniversary of its opening in September! A festive Open
House for parents was planned with a video of 420 children singing and celebrating in their party hats! We
have much to celebrate at the Osgood— a beautiful facility, up-to-date curriculum and instructional materials,
a highly qualified staff, and supportive parents.
Our school community successfully worked together in 2008 to achieve the goals of our School
Improvement Plan. Efforts to improve communication led to an increased number of informational programs
for parents in the areas of curriculum and assessment, student behavior, and district policies. In collaboration
with the Deer Hill School, our reading specialist and members of the faculty presented a program to inform
parents about assessments and how they are used to plan instruction. District school psychologists presented
a program for parents to promote positive student behaviors, and adjustment counselors planned an
additional evening event with the Character Education Committee to discuss the new district Bullying Policy.
Parent forums and coffees on other topics of interest were also held during the school year to discuss
curriculum and student support services.
Our goal to promote high expectations for all was met through initiatives to meet the individual needs
of students. An assessment plan was implemented that assisted in identifying needs and in planning programs
to challenge each student to work according to his/her potential. Osgood faculty enthusiastically implemented
a revised Everyday Math program and new science and social studies curricula. Teachers also participated in
professional development activities that supported new programs, writing, and technology. Additional
professional development activities included a focus on how to prepare students for the 21^' century.
The importance of 21^* century skills will continue to be our focus as Massachusetts looks at new
education reform strategies in a plan developed by educators, business leaders, and civic leaders to prepare
students for a world economy and global society. We are working to provide STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math) opportunities in the early years that will create excitement and interest for future
generations. Achieve Now is a new interactive technology tool that is being utilized to create that excitement
and interest. It is a hand-held, mobile instructional program that provides enrichment and extends learning.
The generosity of the Cohasset Education Foundation (CEF) has assisted us in providing additional learning
opportunities. Osgood students and staff are greatly benefiting from the donation of a new computer lab and
LCD monitors for classroom computers. We are also enjoying the benefits of curriculum enrichment and
supplemental instructional materials provided through Parent School Organization (PSO) donations.
Progress towards school and district safety goals were met in 2008 with the continued support of the
Cohasset Police in the practice of safety drills. The Department assisted us in planning and following guidelines
for preparedness in the School Safety Plan. Playground safety and student supervision were additional focus
areas along with increased paraprofessional staff training.
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Our goal to meet present and future needs identified by our School Council presented many challenges
as we developed a school budget to maintain services. Tuition funding along with state grant funding have
allowed us to continue to provide a high quality full-day kindergarten program with optimal class size and
excellent instructional materials. Our integrated preschool program for three and four-year-olds continues to
be a great success, and we have developed a Primary Learning Center program for our Cohasset children with
severe special needs. Another program about which we are very excited is the COMPASS Program. We have
reorganized our before and after school program and have increased learning opportunities for participating
children through integrated thematic activities and technology.
We are very proud of our accomplishments and thankful for the support of the community as we
celebrate the first decade in the "new" Osgood School. The Osgood faculty and staff look forward to preparing
our children for the revolutionary changes that will occur in the next decade!
Respectfully submitted
Janet Sheehan, Principal
Joseph Osgood School
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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
2008
COHASSET MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL
The year 2008 was a year of reflection on essential needs for student success for the Cohasset Middle-High
School community, with a "Breaking Ranks H" focus on Middle and High School reform by all staff, a focus on
operational efficiencies and on curriculum review and renewal. In the process, the school saw a number of
accomplishments in 2008, including more academic success for our students, restructuring of the Middle
School, and continued high levels of participation and achievement in co-curricular activities.
The Class of 2008 produced 79 graduates, 100% of whom earned competency determinations according to
Department of Education standards. Eighteen members of the class were recognized as members of the
National Honor Society, twenty-three graduates earned eligibility for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Award. Sixty-five students also earned Stanley Z. Koplik Certificates of Mastery by the Massachusetts
Department of Education for scoring advanced on at least one of their grade 10 MCAS tests and at least
proficient in the other. Further, 91% of the graduating class enrolled in various public and private four-year
colleges and another 4% plan to attend two-year college or preparatory school for a total of 95% of the Class
of 2008 continuing to further their education in some capacity.
Cohasset High School continues to exceed expectations for adequate yearly progress, as defined by the
Massachusetts Department of Education and the federal No Child Left Behind legislation. Our SAT scores
remain highly competitive when compared to surrounding communities, showing gains in overall scores from
previous years. The school offers credit in nine different Advanced Placement electives with our total student
enrollment up 21% from the previous year of 194 students enrolled to 235. Results on AP exams demonstrate
the preparation and success of the 118 students who participated in 194 exams, on which 148 (approximately
76%) were graded to be eligible for college credit. Four students received National Merit Scholarship
commendations in recognition of their performance on the PSAT.
Our students distinguish themselves as they participate in a number of our extra-curricular and co-curricular
activities as well, including athletics, band, chorus, drama, journalism, student council, and community service.
Our programs continue to excel because of the commitment, dedication, and hard work of our students and
staff. Some examples of this include Luke Brewer's participation in the Massachusetts Art All-State program,
Sarah Trahon's participation in the South Shore Arts Festival, and numerous pieces of student art from both
the middle and high school for consideration in the prestigious Boston Globe Scholastic Art awards program.
The 7th Annual "Eat Your Art" exhibit was a giant success featuring edible art from grades K-12, and adults
from the community. On the musical side of the arts William Choi was selected for Senior District and SEMSBA
Orchestra along with Lauren Mack and Elizabeth Crawford for SEMSBA Chorus. The band and chorus also
received top honors at the Creative Arts Workshop (CAWS) in New York. The student body, under the
direction of Bryan Marks and Stephanie Moriarty, performed "West Side Story" in the fall, featuring Jennifer
Magruder, Ian Porter, Ellie Baumgarten, August Oddleifson, and Andrew Bell. Additionally, both the Cohasset
Middle School and High School participated in the Massachusetts Theater Guild's one act play competitions for
middle and high schools throughout Massachusetts. The Middle School performed "The Ever After" by Nathan
Hartswick, and earned a silver medal. Individual outstanding performance awards were awarded to Trevor
Schramm, Isabelle Robinson, and Robert Nahill. The high school's production of Alan Haehnel's "A Whole New
You" earned State Semi-finalist status with three awards for excellence in acting to Sally Meehan, Ellie
Baumgarten, and Tara Goodwin.
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Athletically, Cohasset High School ice hockey and girl's basketball teams qualified for post season tournament
play. The wrestling and swim teams had a number of individuals qualify for state tournament action with
wrestler Steve Hurlbut earning South Sectional finalist and Jack Murphy winning a South Sectional
championship. The boys swim and dive team won the Patriot League. The winter season was highlighted by
the girl's basketball team winning the South Shore League, South Sectional, and State Championship. Captain
Sammi Lehr was recognized by Fox 25 News as Player of the Year, and Coach John Levangie earned Coach of
the Year recognition from the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association. In the spring, Cohasset High
School's lacrosse teams qualified for the state tournament, with the boy's team advancing to state finalists.
The team received numerous individual awards and two young men, Charles Czerkawski and Mark Flibbotte
earned High School All-American honors from USA Lacrosse. The boy's baseball team won the South Shore
League title for the first time in 49 years. In addition, the boy's and girl's tennis teams qualified for post season
play, with the girl's team winning the South Sectional title and coach Gigi Meehan being recognized as the
Boston Globe Coach of the Year.
This past fall, the Cohasset High School girl's soccer team qualified for the state tournament and enjoyed its
best postseason ever, as they finished as Division 3 South Sectional champions. Coach Deb Beal was
recognized as the Boston Globe Division II Coach of the Year, and Maggie McGoldrick earned Boston Globe and
Boston Herald All-Scholastic recognition. Maggie, along with Sarah Coggins and Torey Hart were recognized as
Eastern Massachusetts All-Stars. Throughout the year a number of students earned league all-star recognition
and others were recognized as Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic (4 this past fall alone) for their sport. The Athletic
Program distinguished itself by finishing 7th in the Boston Globe All Scholastics Award for Division 4 with a 60%
overall winning percentage in all of our varsity sports.
The school bell rang for the last time for science department head and teacher Dave Magnussen, middle
school English teacher Nancy Magnussen, high school English teacher Christine Berman, and high school
guidance counselor Ed Leonard, who after many years of distinguished service to the Cohasset community,
chose to retire. We wish them well and appreciate their service. A number of staffing changes were made
throughout the summer in preparation for the new school year. We welcomed in 2008, 5 new teachers at the
middle school as well as 3 new teachers and a guidance counselor at the high school who come to us with
outstanding skills. These new staff members join a faculty that numbers 69 to serve the student population at
the Middle-High School where there are currently 310 students in the Middle School and 382 at Cohasset High
School.
Staff members have taken on initiatives for school improvement such as curriculum review and renewal,
differentiated instruction, bully prevention education, and student performance analysis. Dr. John Wands,
joins Ms. Stephanie Wooley by volunteering to assist in the development of future MCAS English Language Arts
and Mathematics tests by the Massachusetts Department of Education, while another staff member, Mrs. Peg
Jordan continues to serve, along with Dr. Wands, as a reader for the AP Spanish and AP English tests
respectively. The school community has further benefited from additional financial support provided by the
Parent School Organization and the Cohasset Education Foundation, whose efforts have enabled the purchase
and expansion of the middle school technology with ActivBoard and ActivStudio hardware and software for a
number of classrooms and continued opportunities for distance learning through Virtual High School. These
initiatives, coupled with the dedicated staff and motivated student body have combined to better prepare our
students with the 21'' century skills they will need after they graduate from Cohasset High School.
Respectfully submitted,
Joel Antolini, Principal
Cohasset Middle-High School
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INDEX Page
In Memoham 4
Elected Officials 5-6
Town Officers Appointed By Selectmen 7
Town Officers Appointed by Town Manager 7-10
Boards, Commissions, Committees and Representatives
Appointed by Selectmen 11-15
Appointed by TROIKA 16
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Board of Registrars 17
Town Manager's Report 18
Board of Selectmen 19-21
Town Counsel 22-23
Metropolitan Area Planning Council 24-28
Town Clerk's Report 29
Presidential Primary - February 5, 2008 30-35
Index, Annual Town Meeting 36
Annual Town Meeting, March 29, 2008 37-106
Annual Town Election, April 5, 2008 107-109
State Primary, September 16, 2008 110-113
State Election, November 4, 2008 114-118
Index, Special Town Meeting 119
Special Town Meeting, November 17, 2008 120-134
Vital Statistics 135
Prospective Juror List 136
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Town Accountant 137-168
Treasurer/Collector 169-170
Board of Assessors 171
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Health 172-174
Plymouth County Mosquito 175-176
Cohasset Elder Affairs 177-179
Cohasset Housing Authority 180-181
LAND USE CONTROL
Building Department 182
Planning Board 183-185
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds 186
Conservation Commission 187-188
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LAND USE CONTROL Continued
South Shore Recycling Cooperative 189-192
Housing Partnership Connmittee 193
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Department 194-195
Police Department 196-197
Emergency Management 198
PUBLIC WORKS
Departmentof Public Works 199-200
Water Commission 201-209
Sewer Commission 210-211
GENERAL SERVICES
Historical Commission 212-213
Committee on Town History 214
Paul Pratt Memorial Library 215
RECREATION
Recreation Commission 216-218
Government Island Advisory Committee 219
Cohasset Town Hall Restoration and Renovation Committee 220-221
EDUCATION
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District 222
Superintendent of Schools 223-224
Deer Hill School 225-226
Joseph Osgood School 227-228
Cohasset Middle-High School 229-230
INDEX 231-232
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