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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-03-19 Annual Town Meeting MinutesAnnual Tom Meeting March 19, 1956 New High School Auditorium A true cony Attest were present. ���� , W-55010, i r. 87 In the absence of the Moderator, the Town Clerk, Boyd H. Stewart, called the meeting to order at 1:45 P.M. and asked for nominations for a temporary Moderator to'act at this meeting. Kenneth C. Latham moved that Gilbert M. Lothrop be elected to act as temporary moderator at this meeting. - On motion of James T. Putnam It was voted that the nomi- nations be closed. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the Town Clerk be instructed to cast one ballot for Gilbert M. Lothrop for Moderator to act at this meeting. The Town Clerk then cast one ballot for Mr. Lothrop to act as temporary Moderator and declared him elected. Mr. Lothrop was then sworn in by the Town Clerk as Temporary Moderator. The warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk when on motion of James T. Putnam it was voted to dispense with further reading of the warrant except the Constable's Return which was then read by the Town Clerk. There not being a quorum present, on motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the meeting stand adjourned until next Monday evening, March 26, 1956 at 7:45 P.M. to meet at the New High School, 62 Oakland Road in Reading. ® Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Five Town PAeeting, Members A true cony Attest were present. ���� , W-55010, i r. 87 ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN HEFT ING New High School Auditorium March 26, 1956 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P. Howard, at 8:00 P. M. - ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by John R. Kay. Supplemental Report of Finance Committee on Annual Warrant of 1956 regarding Board of Public Works Snow and Ice Removal account: Because of the storms of March 16, March 19, and March ;4, 1956, the Board of Public Works has reouested-an additional rppropriation for snow and ice removal of ?;30,000. The revised total amounts re- quested are as follows: Salaries k355. 0556 Expens Expenses The Finance Committee recommends the increased appropriation. It will add approximately tl.00 to the estimated tax rate indicated in the finance Committee Report for 1956. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted and placed on file. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by Robert G. Clinch. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board respectfully report progress in their assigned task of revising the Building Code for the Town of Reading. (signed) Robert G. Clinch (signed) Benjamin M. Hartshorn,Jr. (signed) W. Franklin Burnham,Jr. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted as a report of progress and placed on file. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by H. Foster MCRell,Jr, REPORT OF COT:71ITTEF. TO STUDY KITE FLOURIDATIOH OF THE T9+II1 OF READIPIG PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY. (in book form) attached herewith On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted and placed on file. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by John H. Austin. PROGRESS REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR FOREST STREET ELEr.71ITAP,Y SCHOOL The Forest Street School Building Committee upon the authoriza- tion to proceed with the construction of an elementary school and upon the appropriation of $850,000.00 granted under Article 9 of the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting of January 30, 1956 sub- mits herewith its progress report to date. A contract has been sinned between the Building Committee, representing the Tom of Reading, and the architect, Clinton Foster Goodwin of Haverhill, for the working drawings, specifications and required supervision of construction. Structural plans are well under Report of Committee to study the flouridation of the Town of Reading Public Water Supply. �R�.c% .� �'7o,pc% ,z/ ✓Wti� i ■ The purpose of your committee is to study the advisability of fluorida'.ir,c, the Town of Reading Water Supply. It is a well known fact that in areas where fluorides appear naturally in the water in proper concentration the people who live there have relatively little tooth decay. Reading already has considerably fluorides in its water supply, and has had for twenty-five years, but not enough to be reasonably effective. Your committee was faced with the problem of determining what we can expect from Fluoridation in Reading. Conferences with Public Health Officials, Water Supply Engineers, Dentists, and other interested parties enabled us to obtain an immense amounL of information on Flu.,ridation. Maturally, we did not have the time to study all of the infor- mation so us have had to rely on the opinions of people who are well known in i., their respective fields of endeavor such as Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, and Engineering. A, BACKGROUND & HISTORY Many have the impression that the idea of fluoridation is something rather •.recent, but during the latter part of the 19th century, it was suggested in a report from a United Kingdom mission that increased occurrence of dental caries or cavities was due in part to a fluoride deficiency in diet, and that steps be taken to correct this dietary deficiency. Nothing further was done at the time, but scientists soon after became aware that consumption of certain waters produced mottled teeth, (mottling being a discoloration of the enamel) and that some waters made teeth more caries -resistant. Further investigations showed a relationship between these two conditions. From 1908 to 1938 studies and research produced substantial evidence that dental caries are influenced by small amounts of fluoride and concluded with /' the hypothesis that the use of drinking water with one part of fluoride per million parts of water will reduce by two thirds the amount of tooth decay in children. Intensive studies during ensuing years confirmed earlier findings that a long lifetime of drinking water containing small amounts of fluoride produced no harmful physical effects. Research continued and in 1945 cont -oiled water fluoridation study projects were begun in several localities and continued to the present. The projects were to show that adding fluoride in proper quantities to drinking water would produce the same beneficial effects as a naturally fluoridated water supply, and also tc gather experience on the engineering problem of adding and controlling the fluoride concentration in water. As a result of thrse studies the Surgeon C-eneral of the United States went an record that the Public Health Service endorsed the fluoridation of public water supplies. H. BENEFITS TO HE EXPECTED FROM FLUORIDATION on the basis of dental findings in Illinois, Colorado, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, Texas and many other states, it has been proved that if sufficien`. fluorides are added to increase this concentration in the water to one part per million, then the following result may be expected over a period of ten years; (a) Six times as many children with no cavities. (b) About sixty per cent fewer cavities in those whose teeth have been affected by decay. (c) About seventy-five per cent decrease in loss of the first permanent molars. In Reading, since our water already contains fluorides to the extent of 20% of the recommended concentration of one part par million, the expected benefits as outlined above would be, correspondingly, 20% lower. In this connection, it is estimated, on the basis of conferences with the ill school health department, dental clinic, and various local dentists in the - 2 - year 1954-1955, that an average of six new cavities per year per pupil were discovered. For approximately 2350 children in the first six grades, a 48% reduction in cavities would result in a saving to Reading parents of perhaps 027,000.00 in dentists' bills. In areas where fluorides are naturally present in the water supplies, studies have shown that there are considerably fewer cavities and fewer missing teeth in adults up through 40.45 year age bracket than in adults residing in comparable communities having fluoride free water supplies. This shows that the benefits of fluoridation are not restricted to children but are carried over into later life. It has been shown in recent controlled fluoridation demonstrations that mature persons are benefited, but to a lesser degree, by use of fluoridated water. Thus it is apparent that only ["? persons who have used the Fluoridated water since birth can reap the maximum benefits. C. SABTY OF FLUORIDATION A recent report on water fluoridation prepared by a committee of the St. Louis Medical Society concludes that "No other public health measure has had more thorough study prior to adoption than the proposal for fluoridatic« of the community water supply whose natural concentration of fluoride is deficient." The opponents of fluoridation claim that there have been many cases of fluoride causing a wide range of ailments in the human body. However, the U. S. Public Health Service does not have any scientific proof that fluoride in the recommended amounts caused any of these conditions. On the other hand, there have been numerous studies made of the people living in areas where there is a high natural content of fluoride in the drinking water, even up to ten times the amount recommended. These investi- gations revealed that these people have a long life and eventually have the -3- same death rate from cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and cirrhosis of the liver as people who live in areas where there is no fluoride in the wpter. other studies have been made to see if fluorides have any effect on arthritis, blood pressure changes, bone malformation, kidney stones and thyroid trouble. These studies show that fluorides in recommended amounts have no effect on the occurrence of these conditions. It is now generally accepted among medical authorities that water containing fluoride in recom- mended amounts does not endanger health even if it is consumed for an entire lifetime. Among those drinking water containing the recommended amount of fluoride, not more than 10% may get a variation in the white shading of the teeth, hardly noticeable to anyone but a dentist. The brown staining of the teeth, known as mottling, occurs only when water containing an abnormally high amount of fluoride is take, in over a long period of years. Many of the claims made by opponents of fluoridation are irrespondible statements that cannot be backed by accredited scientific data. The claims are often of the startling variety, for instance that it is possible to poison an entire city through excessive fluoridation of the water. It is easy to prove that such an incident would have a very remote possibility of occurrence. For example, to affect a city the size of Rochester, N. Y., would require fluorides to the amount of 40 ten ton truckloads, all dissolved and added to the water supply in ore day. Control by modern engineering means will assure feeding of fluorides with an accuracy of one tenth part per million. D. PRESENT STATUS over 1100 communities and 21 million people in the United States are using water with fluorides added. An additional 3.5 million persons in -4- n52 communities in 44 states are drinking water with a natural content of fluoride ranging from 0.7 to 2.0 p.p.m. Combined, these figures indicate that war 231% of those served by public water supplies are using fluoridated water. Of the 50 largest cities in the United States 17 have installed and are using fluoridation. Jacksonville has the recommended fluoride content naturally. Seven additional cities have approved fluoridation by their governing bodies, while only two of these large cities have defeated it on referenda. Of most interest of course, is the situation here in Massachusetts. At present, sixteen conmunities have fluoridation including: Danvers Seakonk Medway North Andover Middleton Salem Sh,owsbury Topsfiel.d Templeton Deverly HLigham Scituate Athol Sharon Hull Essex �^ Our neighboring towns of Winchester and Wilmington adopted it at its. annual ■. meeting last year. E. COSTS The estimated cost of fl.coruLition equipment for the Reading Water Supply would be in the neighborhood of $27GO.00. The cost of the fluorides would be approximately $750.00 per year, or about 112 cents per year per capita. one unit would treat the discharge frau Pumping Station #1, and the second unit would treat the combined discharge from Wells N2 and 7/3• SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 1. The fluoridation of public water supplies as a public health measure has been probably as thoroughly investigated as any public health measure ever proposed. 2. The overwhelming weight of dental, medical and other scientific opinions confirms that fluoridation of public water supplies is a safe and economic way of cutting dental decay by at least one-half. -5- I 3. The committee has found no competent factual evidence in conflict with this overwhelming body of scientific opinion. 4. The initial cost of equipment for Reading would be in the neighborhood of 52700.00 with an annual cost thereafter of about 4j cents per capita. RECOKENDATION Your committee strongly and unanimously recommends fluoridation of the public water supply of Reading as a desirable public health measure. Respectfully submitted, X64 -1 � _6- Whereas, carefully controlled studies have demonstrated that fluoridation of public water supply has been definitely bene, ficial in the reduction of dental cavities in the younger age group, and Whereas, the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry of the American Medical Association ha.s reported that fluoride is non-toxic in community water supplies up to one part per million, and Whereas, fluoridation has received the endorsement of the Am- erican Medical Association, American Dental Association, the United States Public Health Service, Massachusetts Dental So- ciety, Massachusetts Department of health, the practicing dentists of Reading, and the Reading Board of health, therefore We, the undersigned physicians of the town of Reading, Hereby recommend the properly supervised fluoridation of the water supply of the town of Reading, and Hereb agree to the publication of this statement in the sport of the committee appointed by the selectmen of the town of Reading to investigate fluoridation. Feb. 7. 1956 We the undersigned, all practicising dentists in the Tam of Reading, after having studied the unusually beneficial results of fluor— idation it many other committee over as long a period as nine years, do hereby recommend that the Tam of Reading institute fluoridation of its "ter supply to soon as possible. TIMOTHY J. KELLEHER, O.M.O. cM 9 t Rcwo IMO. MASSY HUSET*8 NEAOIN. L10. GEORGE B. DINAN, D.M.D. MECHANICS BANK BUILDING READING. MASS. DR. W. ABORN SPINNEY ..N TIRT YT% WOBURN 8TRENT. N[RDINO. MIIBI. RtmMa 41269 February 15, 1956 Dr. C. R. Baisley Board of Health Municipal Building Rea.d'ng, Mass. Dear Dr. Baisley: On the basis of the recommendation of the United States Public Health Department, I am very definitely in favor of fluoridation of our local water supply. Statistics have proved the benefits of a fluoridation program in other communities, and I feel that Reading too will be greatly aided by such a program. Yours truly, orney "M.D. TOWN OF READING MASSACHUSETTS Qffi,� C R Bwl°L[A. M. D CxwgMnN lllce of [. M. Xwu�°x. M. D. BOARD OF HEALTH `'"'"'"'°" Municipal Building Tel. REading 2.1422 Feb. 6, 1956 Dr. Charles H. Black 604 Main Street Reading, Mass. Dear Dr. Blark:- The Special Committee to study the fluoridation of the Town of Reading public water supply as established at the Annual Town Meeting of March 1955 would appreciate, from you, a brief statement of your opinion rwgarding the fluoridation of our local water supply and your position wl th regard to it. Do you agree to have this statement included in our report to the Annual Town Meeting. yF5 NO -� n. C.R.Aaisleey ?'.D. TELHONE. RGOING 2-29 DR. W. HARRIS GRAF A.&JI 3 HARNDEN STREET READING. MASS. Feb. 8, 19566 Dr. C. R. Baisley, Chm. Board of Heglth Dept. Town of Reading, Mass. Dear Dr. Baisley: I an very pleased to hear of this town's consideration of adding Fluorine to it's drinking water and wish to state that I am fully in favor of it so doing. It is my considered opinion that Fluoridation has recieved complete, intensive re- search over a period of many years and is the best answer to the prevention of tooth decay of the on- coming generations there is. There is nothing which can do so much good for so many for so little. I would appreciate having this letter included in your report to the annual town meeting. Respectfully yours, W. Harri Gr P. S. If I can ever be of any help regarding this matter, please let me Know. DR.IRBBI� W. WAKELING BbtGpBfli 5 ET READING, MASS. F- 9, /9,Sz /71e1 dtd4g2 2 A JUSTIN L. ANDERSON, M. D. C39 WOBVRN STREET ' READING. MASS TEL. REAONG 2-IOBO I TOWN OF READING MASSACHUSETTS Qfi1Ce Of BOARD OF HEALTH Municipal Building Tel. REading 2.1422 Feb. 3, 1956 C. R.RA1.LL . M. D.. CxA1xMAN G M. IUwOAN. M. O. C F. ATKIx..N Arthur T. Koenig M.D. 3 Perkins Avenue Reading, Mess. Dear Dr. Koenig: - The Special Committee to study the fluoridation of the Town of Reading public water supply as established at the Annual Town Meeting of March 7.955 would appreciate, from yon, a brief statement of your opinion regarding the fluoridation of our local water supply and your position with regard to it. Do you agree to have this statement Included in our report to the Annual Town Meet- ing. YES ✓ NO C. R. Pa slay kp yaw!F. y� � Adjourned Annual Town !,Testing March 26, 1956 way and complete plans and specifications should be ready to re- quest bids on the General Contract by the early part of May 1956. Approval for this project has been received from the Massachu- setts School Building Assistance Commission with the amount of State Aid for this school being, computed at approximately 35%. In addition a meeting was held with the Emergency Finance Com- mission on March 15, 1956 at the Office of the State Treasurer, State House, Boston, Massachusetts. The Building Committee is making every effort toward having, the school under construction in June, 1956 in order that the completion date of September, 1957 may be met. (signed) John H. Austin, Chairman On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted as a report of progress and placed on file. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to place Article 2 on the table. On motion of W. Kenneth Holbrook it was voted to take up Article 48. ARTICLE 48. C. Nelson Bishop moved that the subject matter of Article 1F8 be referred to the Board of Selectmen with in- structions to take proper steps to have it brought before the voters of the Town on the ballot at the annual town election in 1957. This motion was not voted. ARTICLE 48. On motion of W. Kenneth Holbrook it was voted that the sum of Three Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty (13,450) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the purpose of installing and operating a system for the fluoridation of the Town water supply and to purchase necessary equipment and material in connection there- with, and the Board of Public Works is hereby instructed to purchase and install the equipment for said purpose and to increase the amount of fluoride in the water supply of the Town, said work to be done under the supervision of the Board of Health of the Town and the Department of Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ARTICLE 3.� On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the following, persons be chosen to serve as Measurers of Lumber for the ensuing, year: Harold B. Currell Fred F. Smith Maurice H.. Donegan and that the following persons be chosen to serve as Measurers of Wood and Bark for the ensuing, year: Harold B. Currell Thomas E. Brogan Maurice H. Donegan - ARTICLE 3. On motion of Harold L. Jones it was voted that the several Town Boards be and hereby are instructed to liberalize their existing vacation policies up to a maximum of three (3) weeks subject to the approval of the,Personnal Board. ARTICLE 3. Robert B. Carlson moved that there be and hereby is established a special committee composed of seven members, for the purpose of making a comprehensive study of the salary schedule 90 Adjourned Annual Tom Meeting March 26, 1956 of the Reading School department and other related matters, such committee to consist of one member from the School Committee, one member from the Finance Committee, such members to be appointed by their respective committees, and five members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen from the Town at large, and such com- mittee to.report at a subsequent Town Meeting to be held not later than the Annual Town Meeting of March, 1957, This motion was not voted. 1 ARTICLE 3. Demelle G. Garey moved that there be and hereby y�! is established a Special Committee to be known as "Town Manager Study Committee" consisting of five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Committee shall consider the advisability of the Town Manager form of government for the Town of Reading and all matters relating thereto, and shallsubmit a written report to the Town not later than November 1, 1956. This motion was not voted. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to place Article 3 on the table. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to take up Article 25. ART. 25,On motion of Harold L. Jones it was voted that Schedule A Job Classifications under Article VIII -A of the By-laws relating to the Wage and hour Classification Plan be and the same hereby is amended in the following manner: Delete from Board of Public Works the description for Assistant Superintendent and substitute therefor the following description: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Assists Superintendent in the per- formance of his duties. Perform the duties of the Superintendent during the absence of the Superintendent, subject to the authority of the Board of Public Works. The Assistant Superintendent shall. be familiar with the administrative procedures of the Public Works Departments. Under the authority of Superintendent, the Assistant Superin. tendent shall take full charge of all construction and maintenance operations which are performed by department personnel. He shall plan routine work, instruct foremen,inspect work in the field, and submit progress reports to the Superintendent.. Add to the Board of Public Works the following new classifi- cation: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Performs routine administrative duties of Public Works departments. Prepares legal documents such as land takings,, easements, betterments. Computes charges for betterment construction of streets, sidewalks, sewers, water mains, and prepares commitment sheets for same. Performs title examinations as required. Deals with the public in handling complaints and disseminating information. Assists in the preparation of budgets, yearly con- struction and maintenance reports, financial comparisons, ef- ficiency studies, and other reports. Amend Section 4, Board of Public Works, by establishing the hourly and weekly minimum and maximum rates for the new Job Classification of Administrative Assistant as follows: Classification Section 4. Board of Public Works 91 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 26, 1956 Hourly Weekly Min. Max. Min. Max. Administrative Assistant $1.50 $$1.88 $60.o0 $75.20 Delete from the Municipal Light Department the following Classification: ASSISTANT TO COMPTROLLER: Assists Comptroller in managing office under direction of Comptroller,. supervises Cost and Statistical work, or other office activities. Functions as Chief Clerk. Add to Municipal Light Department the following new classi- fication: ASSISTANT COMPTROLLER: Assists Comptroller in performance of Comptrollers duties as designated under Comptrollerfs Job Classification. Performs duties of Comptroller in Comptrollers absence. JUNIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: Electrical drafting, layout work, study and plan of station, substation and general distribution work. Direct tests and maintenance work of electrical nature, assist Distribution Engineer in studies and planning. Minimum of two years technical training and/or experience. ELECTRICAL REPAIRMAN: Familiar with all phases of electrical station, -substation and control work, including underground work. Capable of performing electrical maintenance work, such as cir- cuit testing and load tests and repairs. DISTRIBUTION RECORD AND COST ACCOUNTANT: Capable of main- taining distribution line and material records, costs and billings{ preparing and recording rights of way and grants for pole locations. Collaborates with Telephone Company on joint line construction, maintenance and billing records and costs. BOO=PER: Shall be capable of handling General Ledger accounts and subsidiary records; payrolls, Distribution records, costs and billing. -Works in conjunction with Asst. Comptroller and Distribution Record and Cost Accountant. . Amend Section 5, Municipal Light Department, by establish- ing the hourly and weekly minimum and maximum rates for the new Job Classificationsasfollows: Section 5. Municipal. Light Department. Hourly Weekly Min. Max. Min. Max. .Assistant - Comptroller $$82.50 $100.00 Junior Electrical Engineer 73.88 115.00 Electrical Repairman $1.44 $2.125 57.60 85.00 Distribution and Record Cost Accountant 60.00 82.50 Bookkeeper 55.00 75.00 Add to the Police Department the following new Classification: LIEUTENANT: To assist the Chief of Police as directed by him in both patrol and station house service and in day and night duty. In the absence of the Chief of Police, to perform all duties and functions of the Chief of Police and to be familiar with the obligations, responsibilities and duties of 92 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 26, 1956 al4uperior ranks and to give assistance to all subordinates in instructing or advising them in matters of police work. Amend Section 9, Police Department, by establishing the weekly minimum and maximum rates for the new Job Classification of Lieutenant as follows: Classification Section 9. Police Department. Weekly Min. Max. - Lieutenant None $94.25 On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to take up Article 26. ARTICLE 26: On motion of Harold L. Jones it was voted that the Schedule of Minimum and Maximum Salaries to be paid to employees in the positions included in the Employees Classifi- cations Plan be and the sane hereby is amended by striking out the hourly, weekly and annual minimum and maximum as appearing therein and substituting in place therefor under Job Classifi- cations the following new hourly, weekly and annual minimum and maximum retes:. New Hourly New Weekly Section 1. Clerical Employees: Min. Max. Min. Max. Junior Clerk 5.00. $50.00 Senior Clerk 5.00 58.00 Section 4. Public Works Department Pumping Station Engineer 64.00 85.00 Section 5. Municipal Light Department Distribution Engineer 100.00 125.00 Construction Superintendent 100.00 115.00 Line Truck Foreman 2.47 2.68 98.80 107.20 Cable Splicer 2.117 2.68 98.80 107.20 Asst. Cable Splicer 1.82 2.02 72.80 80.80 Lineman let Class 2.25 2.1}1 90.00 q6, 0 Lineman 2nd Class None 2.10 None 84,00 Lineman 3rd Class None 1.95 None _ 78.00 Groundman 1.40 1.83 56.00 73.20 Patrolman Apprentice 1.18 1.55 (F%.20 62.00 Meter Tester 1.15 1.94 41}6.00 77.60 Chief Operator 1.51 2.19 60. 0 87.60 Operator 1.37 1.90 4, Yi0 76.00 Stockroom Man 1.18 1.55 }7.20 62.00 Service Man 1,41. 1.9 7.60 77,60 Janitor 1.18 1.50 _ }7.20 60,00 Section 7, Public Library Librarian 49-48 %6.92 Asst, Librarian 37,08 67.31 Library Clerical .75 1.25 Section 8. Tree and f. 4oth.Department Superintendent 69.00 92.00 Section 9. Police Department Chief 100.00 109.60 Sargeant None 87.00 Patrolman 69.25 80.00 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting Section 10. Fire Department Chief Deputy Captain Lieutenant Private Call Man - Full time (24 hrs.) Call Man - Half time Janitor - Town Buildings 93 March 26, 1956 New Weekly Min. Max. $100.00 $109.60 None 94.25 None 87.00 None 83.65 69.25 80.00 New Annual. Min. Max. $400.00 200.00 New Weekly X647.00 $63.00 ARTICLE )L: On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Seventy-two thousand one hundred and twenty- eight and 86/100 (72,128.86) Dollars be raised and appropriated for General Government as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation: Selectmens' Clerical Selectmen's Expense Town Accountant's Salary Town Accountant's Clerical Town Accountant's Expense (including Travel outside the State, not to exceed Two Hundred (2CO) Dollars Treasurer's Salary Treasurer's Clerical Treasurer's Expense Collector's Salary (all fees collected paid to the Town Treasurer) Collector's Clerical Collector's Expense Assessors' Salaries (Chairman $2,250.00) (Secretary 1,200.00) (Third "Member 825.00) (Total .0 ) Assessors' Clerical Assessors' Expense Town Counsel's Salary Town Counsel's Expense Town Clerk's Salary (all fees collected paid to the Town Treasurer) Town Clerk's Clerical Town Clerk's Expense Registrars' Salaries Registrars' Expense Election 2c Registration Expense Capital Exp. Planning Com. Exp. Planning Board Expense Finance Committee Expense Personnel Board Expense Municipal Building Janitor Municipal Building Maintenance Board of Appeals Expense to be to be $1,486.50 2,000.00 4,982.00 741.00 600.00 2,937.50 1,225.00 1,500.00 )},725.00 6,850.00 2,300.00 4,275.00 6,428.50 3,425.00 2,937-50 2,000.00 1,925.00 3,288.00 750.00 500.00 2,000.00 6,500.00 300.00" 700.00 100.00 50.00 3,252.86 ,000.00 350.00 Total. $72,128.86 94 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 26, 1956 ARTICLE 4- On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Two hundred eighty-eight thousand, nine hundred and seventy-eight and 43/100 (288,978.43) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for Protection of Persons and Property as follows, each Item -being considered as a separate appropriation.- Police ppropriation: Police Department Salaries $106,877.59 Police Department Pensions 7,958.00 Police Department Maintenance (including travel outside the State, not to exceed Two hundred (200) Dollars) 11,420.00 Police Station Maintenance 2,150.00 Police Station Janitor's Salary 1,200.00 Fire Department Salaries 87,128.34 Fire Department Callmen Salaries 6,750.00 Fire Department Pensions- 1,375.00 Fire Department Maintenance (including travel outside the State, not to exceed Two -hundred (200) Dollars) Fire Stations Maintenance Fire Alarm Maintenance Salaries Fire Alarm Maintenance Expense Fire Alarm Extension Salaries Fire Alarm Extension Expense Tree and Moth Department Salaries Tree and Moth Department Expense Hydrant Rentals Drinking Fountains Inspector of Buildings Salary Inspector of Buildings Expense Inspector of Wires Salary Inspector of Wires Expense Sealer of Weights & Measures Salary Sealer of Weights & Measures Expense Dog Officer's Salary Dog Officer's Exoense Game Wardents Salary Traffic Control 9,700.00 3,200.00 2,150.00 2,770.00 1,000.00 600.00 22,582.00 5, 980.00 6,390.00 100.00 3,g37.5o 80.00 700.00 500.00 700.00 250.00 )75.00 !}00.00 105.00 2,500.00 Total $288,978.43 ARTICLE. 4: On motion of Dr. Charles R. Baisley it was voted - that the sum of Twenty-eight thousand five hundred (281500) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Health and Sanitation as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation:- Board.of Health Salaries Board -of Health Expense Health Officers Salary Inspector of Plumbing, Salary Inspector of Animals Salary Inspector of Milk and Food Salary. Inspector of Milk and Food Expense Care of Contagious Diseases Premature Babies Garbage Collection Dental Clinic $ 1,550.00 700.00 700.00 1,00.00 N00.00 35o.00 50.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 14,400.00 2,850.00 Total $ 28,500.00 i 95 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 26, 1956 - ARTICLE 4: On motion of Daniel L. Chamberlain it was voted that the sum of One hundred ninety-six thousand, and twenty-three and 60/100 (196,023.60) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for Charities and Aid as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation: - Welfare General Aid Salaries $2,023.60 Welfare General Aid Expenses 500.00 Welfare General Aid 23,000.00 $25,523.60 Aid to Dependent Children, Administrative 5,000.00 Aid to Dependent Children, Aid 151500.00 20,500.00 Disability Assistance, Administration 1,500.00 Disability Assistance, Aid 10,000.00 11,500.00 Old Age Assistance, Administration 6,500.00 Old Ape Assistance, Aid 132,000.00 138,500.00 Total $196,023.60 - ARTICLE 4: On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Twenty-one thousand and ninety-four (21,094) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the Veterans' Benefits as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation: - Administrative Salaries $2,344.00 Administrative Expense 750.00 Aid 18,000.00 Total $21,094.00 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Philip R. White it was voted that the sum of Eight hundred seventy-seven thousand, and forty-four and 81/100 (877,044.81) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the School Department as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation: - General Salaries General Maintenance Vocational Tuition Transportation Athletics Cafeterias $720,085.61. 118,459.20 3,000.00 25,000.00 8,000.00 2,500.00 Total $877,044.81 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Neil C. Robinson it was voted that the -sum of Twenty-five thousand three hundred and twenty-eight and -97/100 (25,328.97) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the Public Library as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation: - Salaries Maintenance $ 17,008.97 8,320.00 $25,328.97 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the sum of Six Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Fifty Two and Two One Hundredths ($603,152.02) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the Board of Public Works as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation: 96 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 26, 1956 Salaries for Administration 9,118.00 Expenses for Administration 2,000.00 Salaries for Construction and Maintenance of Highways 55,000.00 Expenses for Repairs, Construction and Maintenance of Highways, setting curbs, purchase or other- wise acquiring land for sand and gravel purposes, purchase of materials, tools and equipment and other incidental expenses pertaining thereto 38,500.00 Salaries for Engineering Division 25,200.00 Expenses for Engineering Division 2,310.00 Salaries for Construction of Storm Drains 18,000.00 Expenses for Construction of Storm Drains 22,000.00 Salaries for Maintenance of Storm Drains 8,000.00 Expenses for TTaintenance of Storm Drains 4,500.00 Salaries for Construction of Sidewalks 7,200.00 Expenses for Construction of Sidewalks 4,800-00 Salaries for Maintenance of Sidewalks 4,800.00 Expensesfor Maintenance of Sidewalks 3,200.00' Salaries for Removal of Snow and Ice 34,000.00 Expenses for Removal of Snow and Ice 35„456.00 Salaries for Maintenance of Dumps 6,000.00 Expenses for Idsintenance of Dumps 1,950.00 Salaries for Maintenance of Park Department and Commons and Supervised Play 16,000.00 Expenses for Maintenance of Park Department and Commons and Supervised Play 10,000.00 Salaries for Construction of Water Works 23,000.00 Expenses for Construction of Water Works 51,437.50 Salaries for ?Maintenance and Operation of Water Works - of which amount the sum of Eight 49,.000.00 Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight and Fifty one Hundredths Dollars shall be transferred from Water Available Surplus and the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote. Expenses for Maintenance and Operation of Water. Works, including travel outside the State, not to exceed w250.00 46,637.50 Expenses for Payment of Water Ponds and Interest 25,817.50 Salaries for the Extension of the Sewer System 23,500.00 Expenses for the Extension of the Sewer System 26,500.00 Salaries for Maintenance and Operation of the Sewer System 7,500.00 Expenses Por lriaintenance and Operation of the Sewer System and Payment of Interest on Sewer Bonds including travel outside the State 9,640.00 Salaries for Connecting Estates with the Common Sewer 12,750.00 Expenses�or Connecting Estates with the Common Sewer 12,250.00 Public Works Pensions 7,085.52 Total ?603,152.02 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Phillip G. 'Willcox it was voted that there be included in the tax levy, for electricity used for 'street lights, the sum of Seventeen thousand (17,000) Dollars and that said sum and the income from sales of electricity to private consumers and for electricity supplies to municipal buildings, and for municipal power, and from sales of appliances and jobbing during the current fiscal year be appropriated for the Municipal Light Plant, and that the sum of Twelve Thousand (12,000) Dollars be appropriated from the said receipts of the department for the sale, installation and servicing of merchandise L Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 26, 1956 equipment utensils, and chattels, as provided in Section 34 of Chapter lb4 of the General Laws, said appropriations to be ex- pended by the Manager of the Municinal Lighting Plant under the direction and control of the Municipal Light Board, for the ex- pense of the plant, including payments of Bonds and Notes, the sale, installation and servicing of merchandise equipment, utensils and chattels, as defined in Chapter 16�1 Section 57 of the General Laws, or any amendments thereof or addition thereto, and that if said sum of Seventeen thousand (17,000) Dollars and said income shall exceed said expense for said fiscalyear, such excess up to the amount of 22% of the primary cost of plant and General Equipment as of December 31st of the preceding year plus 10 of the net profit for the preceding year as defined in Chapter 16 of the General Laws, such amount shall be paid into the Town Treasury, and the balance, if any, shall be transferred to the Construction Fund of said Plant and appropriated and used f or such additions thereto as may thereafter be authorized by the Municipal Light Board. ARTICLE 4: On motion of Edouard N. Dube' it was voted that the sum of Twenty-four thousand five hundred (24,500) Dollars be raised and appropriated. for the maintenance, care and develop- ment of Laurel Hill Cemetery and Forest Glen Cemetery as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation: - Salaries x;22,000.00 Maintenance (including travel out- side the State, not to exceed Two Hundred (200) Dollars) 2,500.00 Total X24, 500.00 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Preston F. Nichols it was voted that the sum of One Hundred seventy-four thousand (174,000) Dollars be raised and appropriated for Maturin¢ Debt, not in- cluding light and water, as follows: Sewer 24,000.00 School 140,000.00 Library 10 000.00 Total 1174:000-00 ARTICLE L: On motion of Preston F. Nichols it was voted that the sum of Fifty-one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven and 50/100 (51,837.50) Dollars be raised and appropriated for interest, not including water, light and sewer, as follows: School M8, 837.50 Library 500.00 Anticipation of Revenue 2,500.00 Total w51,837.50 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum o£Twenty-six thousand two hundred and forty-five and 77/100 (26,245.77 Dollars be raised and appropriated for Insurance. ARTICLE 4: On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Two thousand two hundred and twenty-two (2,222) Dollars be raisedand appropriated for Memorial Day observance, to be ex- pended under the direction of Post 62 American Legion and Post 685 Veteransof Foreign Wars. ARTICLE ): On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Two thousand (2,000) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the settlement of damage claims against the Town. 97 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 26, 1956 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Two hundred (200) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the care and lighting of Old South Clock. ARTICLE 4: On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of Nineteen hundred and thirty (1„930) Dollars be raised and appropriated for printing, the Town Report for the year 1955. ARTICLE 4: On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of Nine hundred (900) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the preparation and printing of the Street List for the year 1956, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE that the sum 1of Four mhundred f(400)e Dollarsberaised op it wand as v aped propriated for the maintenance of the parking areas. ARTICLE 4: On motion of Donald C. Mitchell it was voted that the sum of Forty-nine thousand eight hundred and forty-seven (49:847) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the Contributory Retirement System, to be divided as follows: Pension Accumulation Fund $48, 97.00 Expense Fund 1,450-00 Total $49,847.00 ARTICLE 4: On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of One hundred (100) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for recording instruments in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds. ARTICLE 4: On motion of John R. Kay it was voted that the sum of Twenty-five thousand (25,000) Dollars be appropriated by transferring said sum from the Overlay Surplus Reserve Fund to the Reserve Fund, and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of- this vote. On motion -of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that Article 4 be laid on.the table. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the meeting stand adjourned until April 2, 1956 at 8:00 P.M. to meet in the New High School Auditorium. 1.4eeting adjourned at 11:15 P.I.T. 159 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy Attest: 102 Special Town Meeting New High School Auditorium April 2, 1956 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P. Howard, at 7:45 P.M. The warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk when on motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to dispense with further reading of the warrant except the Constable's Return which was then read by the Town Clerk. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to adjourn, to meet in the New High School Auditorium on Monday evening, April 9, 1956, at 7:45 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. 156 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy Attest �� �• Town C er c ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING New High School Auditorium April 2, 1956 The meeting was called to order by the Moderatpr, Charles P. Howard, at 8:00 P. M. On motion of Lawrence A. Cate it was voted to take Article 3 from the table. ARTICLE 3. Lawrence A. Cate moved that there be and hereby is established a Special Committee to be known as "Sewer Study Committee" consisting of one member of the Board of Public Works chosen by it, one member of the Finance Committee chosen by it, one Member of the Capital Expenditures Planning Committee chosen by it, and four citizens of the Town to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, one member from each of the precincts of the Town. The Committee shall consider a plan and program for the in- stallation and construction of sewers in the Town and all matters relating thereto, including the financing thereof. The Committee shall submit a written report to the Town not later than January 1, 1957, and shall submit a report to any Special Town Meeting held subsequent to September 1, 1956 ARTICLE 3. Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. moved that the subject matter of Mr. Cate's motion be indefinitely postponed. This motion was not voted. ARTICLE 3. Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. moved that Mr. Caters motion be laid on the table until after discussion of Article 38. This motion was not voted. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. it was voted that the Special Committee to study Sewer Construction be amended to include as a member of said committee a member of the Board of Health. 103 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 ARTICLE 3. On motion of Lawrence A. Cate, as amended by Harold D. Kilgore, Jr., it was voted that there be and hereby is established a Special Committee to be known as "Sewer Study Committee" consisting of one member of the Board of Public Works chosen by it, one member of the Board of Health chosen by it, one member of the Finance Committee chosen by it, one Member of the Capital Expenditures Planning Committee chosen by it, and four citizens of the Town to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, one member from each of the precincts of the Town. The Committee shall consider a plan and program for the in- stallation and construction of sewers in the Town and all matters relating -thereto, including the financing thereof. The Committee shall submit a written report to the Toon not later than January 1, 1957, and shall submit a report to any Special Town Meeting held subsequent to September 1, 1956. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to place. Article 3 on the table. ARTICLE 5. On motion of Preston F. Nichols it was voted that the Town Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1957, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Sections 4 and 17 of Chapter 44 of. the General Laws. ARTICLE 6. On motion of Preston F. Nichols it was voted that the sum of Two hundred (200) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the purpose of foreclosing in the Land Court pursuant to provisions of Section 65 of Chapter bO of the General Laws, the right of redemption to any and all real estate taken by the Town for nonpayment of taxes. ARTICLE 7. On motion of Preston F. Nichols it was voted that the sum of Three thousand (3,000) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue and appropriated for the maintenance of various streets previously constructed under Chapter 90 of the General Laws; and that the further sum of Twenty thousand two hundred and fifty (20,2$0) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue and appropriated for the construction under Chapter 90 of the General Laws of a portion of West Street from near Palmer Hill Avenue toward the Wilmington -Reading town line, provided however, that such sums received as reimbursement from the State and County shall be credited to Surplus Revenue, and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sums to carry out the purpose of this vote. ARTICLE 8. On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and empowered to sell or exchange upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, the 1955 Ford Police Cruising Car used by the Police Department, and that the sum of Eleven hundred and seventy-five (1,175) Dollars together with the proceeds from such .sale or exchange be raised and appropriated for the pur- chase of a new Station Wagon for the Police Department. ARTICLE 9. Lawrence W. Leonard moved that this Article be indefinitely postponed. This motion was not voted. ARTICLE 9. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Ninety thousand (90,000) Dollars -be transferred from the Stabilization Fund and the sum of Thirty-five thousand 104 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 (35,000) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue, and that said sums aggregating One hundred and twenty-five thousand (125,000) Dollars be appropriated for the construction of a new fire house station building on the northerly side of Woburn Street upon lend now owned by the Town and for originally equipping and furnishing the said building (with the exception of engines), and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized to transfer said sums to carry out the purpose of this vote, and the Board of Se- lectmen are hereby authorized to proceed with the construction of said building and to enter into all contracts and agreements in respect thereto and to do all other acts and things necessary or proper for -carrying out the provisions of this vote. ARTICLE 10. On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Two thousand (2,000). Dollars be raised and appropriated for the purchase of a new automobile to be used by the Chief of the Fire Department. ARTICLE 11. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham, as amended by John R. Kay, it was voted that the sum of Twenty.thousand (20,000) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue and appropriated for the purchase of a new Fire Truck, equipped with a one thousand gallon per minute pumping engine, and the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote. ARTICLE 12. On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of Thirteen hundred (1,300) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the purchase of uniforms for members of the Police Department. ARTICLE 13. On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of Six hundred and twenty-five (625) Dollars be raised and appropriated for.the purchase of uniforms for members of the Fire Department. ARTICLE 14. On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Five hundred (500) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the further development and maintenance of the Town Forest. ARTICLE 15. On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of Twelve hundred (1,200) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the care of graves of any persons who have served In the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States in time of war or insurrection, and who have been honorably discharged from such service, as proved by Section 9 of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. ARTICLE 16. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Fifty-five hundred (5,500) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the rental of a helicopter and for labor and material used in connection therewith for spraying trees in the Town by the Tree and Moth Department. ARTICLE 17. On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Fourteen hundred (1,400) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the eradication of mosquitoes. in the Town, such sum to be expended under the supervision of the Board of Health ARTICLE 18. On motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the sum of Sixteen hundred (1,600) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the purchase of a new Pick-up Truck for the Tree and Moth De- partment ARTICLE 19. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and em- powered to sell or exchange, upon such terms and conditions as they 105 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 may determine, the 1946 Cadillac used by the Police Department as the Town Ambulance, and that the a= of Nine thousand (9,000) Dollars together with the proceeds from such sale or exchange, be raised and appropriated for the purchase of a new Town Am- bulance for the Police Department. ARTICLE 20, on motion of Lawrence Drew it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and empowered to lease upon such terms and conditions as they may determine such portion of the old high school building as the Board may determine for the use of a unit of the State Militia, and the Board of Selectmen are further authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Town a lease in such form as the Board may determine, said lease to be for a term of not more than five (5) years. ARTICLE 21. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and empowered to lease upon such terms and conditions as they may determine such portion of the old high school building as the Board may determine, and the Board of Selectmen are further authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Town leases in such form as the Board may determine, said leases to be for terms of not more than five (5) years. ARTICLE 22. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Twenty-five thousand (25,000) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue and appropriated for furnish- ing and installing a new heating system in the old high school building, said appropriation to be expendedunder the direction of the Board of Selectmen, and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote. ARTICLE 23. On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop, it was voted that the term of office of Constables of the Town be increased from one year to three years, commencing with the annual Town election to.be held in 1957. ARTICLE 24. on motion of Harold L. Jones it was voted that Section 3 of the Regulations relating to Job Classifications under Article VIII -P. of the By-laws relating to Wage and Hour Classifications be emended by striking out said Section 3 and substituting.in place thereof the following: - Section 3. Administration There shall be a Personnel Board consisting of three mem- bers as follows: One member of the Finance Committee, such member to be chosen by the Finance Committee, and two members who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall be citizens of the Town, but shalll not be Town Officers nor employees of the Town, except that they may be Town Meeting Members. The Board of Selectmen shall forthwith after the effective date of this regulation appoint one member for a term expiring April 15, 1957, and a second member for a term expiring April 15, 1958• At the expiration of said terms and at all times thereafter the appointments by the Board of Selectmen shall be for a term of three years. The Town Accountant shall act as Executive Secretary to the Personnel Board. ARTICLE 27. On motion of Robert E. Turner it was voted that the sum of Seven thousand five hundred and sixty-five (7,565) Dollars, (Five thousand seven hundred and sixty-five (5,765) Dollars for Salaries, and Eighteen hundred (1,800) Dollars for Expenses), be raised and appropriated for the purpose of conduct- 106 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 Ing and promoting recregtion, play, sports, physical education and other social, educational and recreational activities upon such land and in such buildings as defined in Section 14 of Chapter 45 of the General Laws, with authority to exercise all powers conferred therein including the purchase of necessary equipment and the employment of teachers, supervisors and other officers and employees. and the fixing of their compensa- tion, and said sum to be expended under the direction of the Recreation Committee. ARTICLE 28. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. it was voted that the provisions of Sections 42 G, 42 N, and 42 I of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as inserted by Chapter 332 and 639 of the Acts of 1955, being an Act to authorize the levy of Special Assessments to Meet the Cost of Laying Water Pipes in Public and Private Ways, be and the same hereby are accepted. ARTICLE 29. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. it was voted that the Board .of Public Works of the Town of Reading be and they hereby are authorized and empowered to levy special assessments on estates to meet the cost in whole or part of laying water pipes in Public and Private Ways for the conveyance or distribution of water to the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading, under authority of the provisions of Sections 42 G, 42 H, and 42 I of Chapter 40 of the General Laws as inserted by Chapters 332 and 639 of .the Acts of 1955. ARTICLE 30. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred ($k2,400.00) Dollars be raised from the Tax Levy and Appropriated for the resurfacing with bituminous macadam of two tennis courts in Memorial Park and one tennis court in Birch Meadow. Playground, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works. ARTICLE 31. On motion of Walter S. Hopkins, Jr, it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the laying out of a Private Way known as Margaret Road and adopt the recommendations contained therein, and that the sum of Four Thousand Four.Hundred ($4,400.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for the laying out and construction of said way, said sum to be apportioned as follows: Two Thousand Four Hundred ($2,400.00) Dollars for Salaries and Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars for Expenses. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, as Town of Reading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF MARGARET ROAD The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, having complied with all require- ments of law relating to notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all persons Present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for the use of the town running Northwesterly from a town way now known as Parkman Road, substantially as and in.the location of the private way known as Margaret Road, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are as follows:' Beginning at the most Northwesterly terminus of said Parkman Road, at a point on the Southwesterly side line of this layout; 107 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April2, 1956 Thence S.49° -111-00"E-, along the Northeasterly terminus of said Parkman Road a distance of 20.00 feet to an angle point; Thence S.67° -11R -00"E., still along the said North- easterly terminus of Parkman Road a distance of 42.06 feet to an other angle point;. Thence S.600 -331-20"E., still along the said North- easterly terminus of Parkman Road and by lands of Philip P. Welch and Hazel R. Welch a distance of 25.07 feet to a point; Thence N.31° -10+-20"E., along the Southeasterly ter- minus of this layout a distance of 40.02 feet to a point; Thence N.60° -331-201W., by lands of Royal C. Jaques Tr. a distance of 29.26 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the Right running in a Northwesterly direction, having a radius of 600.00 feet„ by lands of said Royal C. Jaques Tr. and lands of Carl T. Gustafson and Gladys V. Gustafson, a length of 119.09 feet to a point of tangent; Thence N.490-11'-OO"W., by lands of said Carl T. Gustafson at ua, lands of Raymond F. Brundage Sr. and Alice E. Brundage and lands of Forest T. Benton and M. Flizsbeth Benton, a distance of 171,66 feet to a point; Thence S.400 -491-00"W., along the Northwesterly ter- minus of this layout a distance of 40.00 feet to a point; Thence 5.490 -11t -00"E., by a Possible Future Street and lands of William J. Webb and Ella M. Webb and lands of Willard C. Ames and Ivy S. Ames, a distance of 240.00 feet to a beginning of this description. The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan entitled *Margaret Road, Reading, Mass.," dated January, 1956, Board of Public Works, James T. Putnam, Superintendent, said Plan being a part of this description. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any per- son or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under the M ovision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor. _ This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a public town way and named Margaret Road, and that the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred (4,400.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the construction of said way. Chairman Kenneth R. Johnson Secretary Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Domenick Zanni, Jr. C. J. Donahue Members of the Board of Public Works Town of Reading 108 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 ARTICLE 32. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr, it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the laying out of a Private Way known as Martin Road and adopt the recommendations contained therein, and that the sum of Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred ($19,300.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for the laying out and construction of said way, said sum to be apportioned as follows: Ten Thousand Three Hundred ($10,300.00) Dollars for Salaries and Nine Thousand ($9,000.00) Dollars for Expenses. Middlesex, as COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Town of Beading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF MARTIN ROAD The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having deter- mined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying out of a town way under the provisions of law authoriz- ing the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for the use of the town running -Northerly from a town way now known as Forest Street, substantially as and in the location of the private way known as Martin Road, the boundaries and measurements of said way so laid out are as follows: - Beginning at a point on the Northwesterly side of said Forest Street, said point being S.650�301W., measured along said Northwesterly side line of Forest Street a dis- tance of 255.32 feet from a County stone bound set at a point of curve; Thence S.65e-30'1., still along the said Northwesterly side line of Forest Street, a distance of 96.34 feet to a point -of curve; Thence by a curved line to the left running in a Northeasterly direction, having a radius of 20.00 feet, by lands of Lottie E. McBrien, a length of 22.60 feet to a point of tangent;: Thence N.00 -45,-00"E., still by lands of said Lottie E. McBrien and lands of Harriet I. MacLean„ Dorothy M. Fowler, William C. Brom and Barbara F. Brown, George B. Merrill and Amelia M. Merrill, James A. Smith and Lillian M. Smith and lands of Eugene W. Smith Jr. and Katherine M. Smith, a distance 796.75 feet to a point; Thence S.89e-15fE., by the Northerly terminus of this layout, a distance of 40.00 feet to a point. Thence S.Oo-451-00"W., by lands of Frederick J. Arm- strong and Nancy E. Armstrong and across Linda (Private) Avenue and by lands of John J. Nitchie, Ruth E. Bede and across Wales (Private) Avenue and by lands of William H. Rees and Mary Louise Rees, Dorothy B. Powell and lands of Joseph J. Jacobs and Sarah M. Jacobs, a distance of 751.14 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Southeasterly direction, having a radius 25.00 feet, still by lands of said Joseph J. Jacobs of ux, a length of 50.29 feet to the point of beginning of this description. 109 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity re- quire the laying out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, having complied wl th all require- ments of law relating to notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a Town Way for the use of the Town, running in a Southwesterly direction from the Public Town Way known as Pine Ridge Road at Station 23 97.70 as accepted at the annual Town Meeting held in March, 1950, a distance of 832.05 feet to a Public Town Way known as South Street, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are as follows: The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan entitled "Martin Road, Reading, Mass.," dated February, 1956 Board of Public Works, James T. Putnam, Superintendent, said Plan being a part of this description. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person,or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefore. This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a public town way and named Martin Road, and that the sum of Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred ($$19,300.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for.the construction of said way. Harold D. Kilgore, Jr.Chairman C. J. Donahue Secretary . Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Domenick Zanni, Jr. Kenneth R. Johnson Members of the Board of Public Works Town of Reading ARTICLE 33. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the laying out of a Private Way known as Pine Ridge Road and adopt the recommendations contained therein, and that the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($9,500.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for the laying out and con- struction of said way, said.sum to be apportioned as follows: Five Thousand (5,000.00) Dollars for Salaries and Four Thousand Five Hundred ($4,500.00) Dollars for Expenses. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, as Town of Reading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF PINE RIDGE ROAD The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity re- quire the laying out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, having complied wl th all require- ments of law relating to notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a Town Way for the use of the Town, running in a Southwesterly direction from the Public Town Way known as Pine Ridge Road at Station 23 97.70 as accepted at the annual Town Meeting held in March, 1950, a distance of 832.05 feet to a Public Town Way known as South Street, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are as follows: 110 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 Beginning at a point on the Easterly side line of said Pine Ridge Road, at the Southerly Terminus of the Easterly side line of the Public Way known as Pine Ridge Road as accepted in March 1950; Thence S.80 -O1' -30"W., by lands of Allen H. Sturges, C. Sumner Teel and Terry Collens and lands of the Inhab- itants of the Town of Reading, a distance of 133.76 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the Right, running in a Southwesterly direction still by lands of said Inhab- itants of the Town of Reading, having a radius of 6o0.o0 feet, a length of 161.50 feet to a point of tangent; Thence S.230-261-5o"w., still by lands of said Inhabitants of the Town of Reading, a distance of 80.56 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Southerly direction still by lands of said Inhabitants of.the Town of Reading, having a radius of 561.21 feet, a length of 176.12 feet to a point of reverse curve; Thence by a curved line to the right, running in a Southwesterly direction still by lands of said Inhabitants of the Town of Reading, having a radius of 600.00 feet, a length of 122.81 feet to a point of tangent;: Thence S.17 0-111-40"W., still by lands of said In- habitants of the Town of Reading, a distance of 115.62 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Southeasterly direction still by lands of said In- habitants of the Town of Reading, having a radius of 25.00 feet, a length of 46.95 feet to a point on the Northerly side line of a Public Town Way known as South Street; Thence S.890 -351-30"W., along the said Northerly side line of South Street, a distance of 34.16 feet to an angle point; Thence S.79 0-011-10"W., still along the said Northerly side line of South Street, a distance of 69.33 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Northeasterly direction by lands of Donald W. True and Natalie True, having a radius of 40.00 feet, a length of 43.16 feet to a point of tangent; Thence N.17 0 -11f -40"E., still by lands of said Donald W. True et ua and lands of Rodman S. Griffin and Jane B. Griffin and lands of 0. Edward Macomber and Helen E. Macomber, a distance of 147.26 feet to a point of curve;. Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Northerly direction still by lands of, said 0. Edward Macomber et ux. and lands of J. Richardson Collens and Evelyn Magyar Collens, having a radius of 560.00 feet, a length of 111}.63 feet to a point of reverse curve;. Thence by a curved line to the right, running in a III Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 Northeasterly direction still by lands of said J. Richardson Collens et ux and lands of Francis M. Kiley, having a radius of 601.21 feet, a length of 188.67 feet to a point of tangent; Thence N.230-261-50"E.,still b lands of said Francis M. Kiley a distance of 80.5$ feat to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Northeasterly direction, stillby lands of said Francis M. Kiley, having a radius of 150.73 feet to a point of tangent; Thence N.8° -011-30"E., still by lands of said Francis M. Kiley and lands of Robert M. Fader and Doris E. Mader, a distance of 133.76 feet to a point, said point being the Southerly terminus of the Westerly side line of said Public way known as Pine Ridge Road;: Thence S.810 -581-30"E., along the Southerly ter- minus of said Public Way known as Pine Ridge Road, a distance of 40.00 feet to the point of beginning. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any per- son or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement. All acts in connection with said lay- ing out are done under the provision of law authorizing the assess- ment o£_betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor. This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that said way.shall thereafter be known as a public town way and named Pine Ridge Road, and that the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($9,500.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the construction of said way. Harold D. Kilgore, Jr.,Chairman Kenneth R. Johnson Secretary Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Domenick Zanni, Jr. C. J. Donahue M-7 rs �` the Board of.Public Works Town of Reading ARTICLE 3)}. on motion of Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. it was voted that the Town accept the.report of the Board of Public Works on the laying out of a Private Way known as Grant Street and adopt the recommendations contained therein, and that the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000..00) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for the laying out and construction of said way, said sum to be apportioned as follows: Three Thousand Seven Hundred ($3,700.00) Dollars for Salaries and Three Thousand Three Hundred ($3,300.00) Dollars for Expenses. 112 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, sa Town of Reading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF GRANT STREET The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity re- quire the laying out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, having complied with all re- quirements of law relating to notice to the owners of land there- of and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for the use of the town running Northeasterly from atown way now known as Summer Avenue, substantially as and in the location of the private way known as Grant Street, the boundaried and measurements of said way as so laid out are as follows: Beginning at a point on the Easterly side line of said Summer Avenue, said point being S.160 -451-00E., measured along said Easterly side line of Summer Avenue„ a distance of 351.66 feet from a stone bound set at the intersection of Northerly side line of Woodbine Street and the said Easterly side line of Summer Avenue: Thence by a curved line to the left running in a Easterly direction, having a radius of 20.00 feet, by lands of William J. Delano Jr. and Louise P. Delano, a length of 31.76 feet to a point of tangent;: Thence.N.720-15f-20"E., still by lands of said William J. Delano Jr. at ux and lands of Robert F. Cowan and Hazel G. Cowan and lands of Pauline S. Francis, a distance of 309.65 feet to a point; Thence N.13° -281-30"W., still by lands of said Pauline S. Francis, a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; .Thence N.72° -151-20"E., still by lands of said Pauline S. Francis, a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; Thence S.13° -281-30"E., by lands of Richard L Countryman and Clarice J. Countryman a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; Thence N.720 -15+-20"E., still by lands of said Richard L. Countryman et ux, a distance of 49.65 feet to a point, said point being the Easterly terminus of the Northerly side line of this layout; Thence S.170 -441-40"E., across the Westerly ter- minus of the Proposed Future Extension of Grant Street, a distance of 40.00 feet to a point,, Thence S.726_15* -20"W., by lands of John F. Enos and Margorie L. Enos, a distance of 49.65 feet to a point; Thence S.17° -44f -40"E., still by lands of said John F. Enos at ux, a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; Thence S.72° -151-20"W., still by lands of said k i J 1.13 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 John F. Enos et ux, and lands of Hubert 0. Price and Mary R. Price, a distance 20.00 feet to a point; Thence N.170 -441-40"W., still by lands of said Hubert 0. Price at ux., a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; Thence S-72 0-151-20"W., still by lands of said Hubert 0. Price at ux and lands of Joseph B. Risi and Antonette H. Risi, and lands of John M. Raymond and Janet M. Raymond, a distance of 311.04 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the ]d't running in a Southwesterly direction, having a radius of 20.00 feet, by lands of said John M. Raymond and Janet M. Raymond, a length of 31.07 feet to a point of tangent;: Thence N.160-45t-OOIV., by the said Easterly side line of Summer Avenue, a distance of.80.01 feet to the point of beginning of this description. The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan entitled "Grant Street, Reading, Mass.," Dated January 1956, Board of Public Works, James T. Putnam, Superintendent, said Plan being a part of this description. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any per- son or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement.. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under the provision of law authorizing the assessment.of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor. This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that said way shall there- after be known as a public town way and named Grant Street, and that the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the construction of said way. Harold D. Kilgore, hairman Kenneth R. Johnson Secretary Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Domenick Zanni, Jr. C. J. Donahue Members of the Board of Public Works Town of Reading ARTICLE 35. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the laying out of a Private Wey known as Indiana Avenue and adopt the recommendations contained therein, and that the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($9,500.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for the laying out and construction of said way, said sum to be apportioned as follows: Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars for Salaries and Four Thousand Five Hundred 04,500..00) Dollarsifor expenses. 114 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 Middlesex, as COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Town of Reading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF INDIANA AVENUE The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined. and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying out of a town way undertheprovisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, substantially In the location hereinafter described, having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the ovners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing, and then and there heard all -persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for the use of the town running Southerly from a town way now known as Virginia Road to a Dead End and Northerly from said Virginia Road to a Dead End, a total dis- tance of 615.63 feet more or leas, substantially as and in the location.of the private way known as Indiana Avenue, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are as follows: Beginning at a stone bound set at the most North- westerly terminus of said Virginia Road; Thence N.00 -10'-40"E., by lands of William Nowell and Frances A. Nowell, Everett H. Burney and Edla C. Burney, Daniel J. Mullen Jr. and Mary McDonald Mullen and across the Westerly terminus of California Road and by lands of Edward E. Bangs and Laura M. Bangs, a distance of 422.10 feet to a point; Thence N.6.5 0-291-50"W., by lands of the Inhabit- ants of the Town of Reading„ a distance of 40.14 feet to a point; Thence S.00 -101-40"W., by lands of Franklin B. Miller and Eleanor F. Miller, Frank Ml Elwell Jr. and Violet M. Elwell, Francis R. Quinlan and Virginia C. Quinlan, Donald S. Everett and Florence M. Everett, Frank G. Hardy and Elizabeth W. G. Hardy and Mildred Barton a distance of 615.21 feet to a point;: . Thence S.830 -49+-y "E., by lands of Walter S. Hopkins Jr. a distance of 40.32 feet to a point; Thence N.Oo-101-40"E., by lands of Lucile B. Hayward and across the Westerly terminus of said Virginia Road a distance of 193.07 feet to the point of beginning. The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan entitled, "Indiana Avenue Reading, Mass.," dated December 1955, Board of Public Works, James T. Putnam, Superintendent, said Plan being a part of this description. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under the provision of law authoriz- ing the assessment of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor. This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that said way shall there- after be known as a public town way and named Indiana Avenue, 2115 Adjourned Annual Torn Meeting April 2, 1956 and that the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred ($9,500.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the construction of said way. Harold D. Kilgore, Jr., Chairman Secretary Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Kenneth R. Johnson DomenickZanni Jr. Mem ers o_ ftT Board of Public.Works Town of Reading ARTICLE 36. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the laying out of a Private Way.known as Rachel Road and adopt the recommendations contained therein, and that the sum of Three Hundred Twenty (0320.00) Dollars.be raised and ap- propriated from the Tax Levy for the laying out and construction of said way, said sum to be apportioned as follows: One Hundred Sixty (0160.00) Dollars for Salaries and One Hundred Sixty (0160.00) Dollars for Expenses. - C014MOlMMLTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, as Town of Reading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF RACHEL ROAD The Board of Public Works of the Tovn of Reading having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all. persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for the use of the town running Northwesterly from a town way now known as Summer Avenue, substantially as and in the location of the private way known as Rachel Road, the boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are as follows: Beginning at a point on the Easterly side line of said Summer Avenue, said point being N•320 -35100"W., measyred along said Easterly side line of Summer Avenue a distance of 7.72 feet from a County stone bound set at a point of curve; Thence N.320-35'-OOW., still abng the said East- erly side line of Summer Avenue, a distance of 100.02 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curved line to the left running in a Easterly direction, having a radius of 25.00 feet, by lands of Frank Briguglio, a length of 40.00 feet to a point of tangent; Thence N.55e-45t-00"E., still by lands of said Frank Briguglio and by lands of Donald M. Sullivan and Christina H. Sullivan and by lands of Anthony LoRusso and Marie T. LoRusso a distance of 359.93 feet to a point of curve; 116 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 2, 1956 Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Northeasterly direction, having a radius of 20.00 feet, by lands of Samuel D. Gatteny and Preeda Gatteny a length of 17.45 feet to a point of reverse curve; Thence by a curved line to the right, running in a Northeasterly, Southeasterly and Southwesterly direc- tion, having a radius of 50.00 feet, still by lands of said Samuel D. Gatteny at ux and lands of Alfred A. Vitale and Nina Vitale, a length of 243.77 feet to a point of reverse curve; Thence by a curved line to the left, running in a Southwesterly direction, having a radius of 20.00 feet, stillby lands of said Alfred A. Vitale at ux a length Of 17.45y feet to a point of tangent; Thence S.550 -451-00"W., still by lands of said Alfred A. Vitale at ux and lands of John Calareso and Anna Calareso, Lindsay W. Sutherland and Margaret K. Sutherland, Henry J. Skane and Patricia A. Skane and lands of Joseph Calareso and Josephine Calareso a dis- tance of 362.83 feet to a point of curve; Thence by a curve line to the left, running in a Southerly direction, having a radius of 25.00 feet, still by lands of said Joseph Calareso at ux a length of 38.54 feet to the point of beginning of this descrip- tion. The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan entitled "Rachel Road, Reading, Mass." December, 1955, Board of Public Works, James T. Putnam, Superintendent, said Plan being a part of this description. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any Person or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under the provision of law authoriz- ing the assessment of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor. This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a public tows way and named Rachel Road, and that the sum of Three Hundred Twenty ($320.00) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the construction of said way. Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. Chairman Kenneth R. Johnson Secretary Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Domenick Zanni, Jr. C.. J. Donahue em ers of the Board of Public Works Town of Reading INDEX I The Special Committee II Introduction and Background of Problem III Present Day School and Recreational Facilities IV Analysis of School and Recreational Needs. V Precepts for Selection of Sites VI Analysis of Sites for each Area requiring Services. VII Recommendations H I THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL AND RECREATION SITES The Committee was established by vote at the Annual Town - Meeting on April 4, 1955• Article 33• On motion of Philip R. White it was voted that there be and hereby is established a Special Committee to make a compre- hensive study and investigation of suitable sites in the Town for schools and of suitable sites for recreational areas, such Com- mittee to consist of seven Members, one to be chosen from the School Committee, one from the Planning Board, one from the Board of Public Works, one from the Recreation Committee, one from the Finance Committee and two members at large to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND This report is an attempt to present simply and clearly the need for immediate purchase of school and recreational sites. The committee has suggested a plan of expansion which has been thor- cu?hly discussed with the following groups: The School Committee, the Finance Committee, the Capital Expenditures Committee, the Planning Board, the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works and the Recreation Committee. The need for this study was clearly emphasized in the report of the Special Committee on Additional Schoolhouse Facilities which was presented to the Town in March, 1955• The decentralization of industry and population centers is a L V matter of record and all suburban communities have felt the pres- sure of ever mounting enrollments in their respective school sys- tems. .The story of Reading's growth and of its school enrollment was clearly presented to the Town a However, year ago. revised statistics reveal that our growth has exceeded expectations, with the result that Reading's need for additional school and recreat- ional sites continues to be a critical problem. Not only have available sites become more costly but some areas have reached the point where desirable sites are rapidly vanishing. In 1930, Dr. Jesse Davis completed a similar study for the Town and only twelve years ago Dr. William K. Wilson presented a comprehensive analysis entitled "School Plant Survey and Long Range Planning Program". Reading has followed Dr. Wilson's re- commendation, in part, by constructing the new High School and two elementary schools on sites recommended by him, and by aban- doning the old high school. Dr. Wilson's report is not only good J background information but its contents and recommendations are appropriate even today. Even in 1944, it was apparent that the need for additional school sites was at hand. However, now the Town must compete with private enterprise for available plots. III PRESENT DAY FACILITIES A. Schools The new High School, completed in 1955, contains 49 classrooms providing for pupil capacity of 1200 students for grades 9 thru 12. Revised statistics show that this school will reach 2j capacity enrollment about the school year beginning in 1961. How-- ever, ow- ever, there is sufficient acreage on the present site to add to this building if and when it becomes necessary. The location is ideal since it was constructed almost on the exact population center of the Town and near to the geographical center as well. The Junior High School was constructed almost thirty years ago and contains 26 classrooms to provide for 670 pupils for grades 7 and 8. According to current estimates, this school should reach capacity about the school year beginning in 1959-196o. However, there is sufficient area to enlarge upon this building if and when it becomes necessary to do so. The elementary school facilities reflect an entirely different problem. After the construction of the Forest Street School and even if all existing elementary schools remain in ser- vice, our local educators will again be faced with capacity enroll- ment in the elementary schools for grades 1 - 6 during the school year beginning in 1961. The old High School was analysed thoroughly and it was unanimously concluded that from the practical, financial, educat- ional and recreational points of view, this structure should not be considered for elementary school purposes. The following tables are of interest: e 11 TABLE I READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Actual and Projected Enrollment 1945-1968 Revision of Table I - Report of Committee on Additional Schoolhouse Facilities Frank Zeo, Chairman (Revised 1/25/56) Births School 6 yrs. Totals Total Total Total Year Earlier 1 - 6 7 - 8 9 - 12 1 - 12 A 1945-46 150 1146 343 570 2059 1946-47 163 1169 326 6o1 2o69 C 1947-48 173 1205 329 6o4 2138 1948-49 228 1305 338 616 2259 T 230 1424 354 2411 1949-50 50-51 228 14o6 388 6o6 2400 U 1951-52 227 1477 418 623 2518 1952-53 280 1569 423 656 2648 A 1953-54 334 1657 465 710 2832 1954-55 280 1680 526 735 2941 L 1955-56 290 1782 550 826 3158 E 1956-57 269 1845 522 912 3279 1957-58 319 1961 501 988 3450 S 1958-59 312 1977 594 1034 3065 1959-60 367 2019 722 lo46 3787 T 1960-61 379 2131 702 1122 3955 1961-62 379 2262 623 1236 4121 I M 1962-63 612 1301 1963-64 677 1330 A 1964-65 729 1297 1965-66 783 1298 T 1966-67 861 134o 1967-68 875 1453 E 1968-69 857 1556 e 11 TABLE II School Year of Useable Pupil Constructions Classrooms Capacity Grades Elementary Joshua Eaton 1949 18 54o 1 - 6 Pearl Street 1938 16 475 1 - 6 Forest Street 1957 18 54o 1 - 6 Highland 1896 13 375 1 - 6 Prospect Street 1887 4 120 variable Lowell Street 1890 4 120 1 - 4 73 2170 Junior High 1927 26 67o 7 & 8 High School 1955 49 1200 9,10,11,12 * No allowance has been made for maldistribution U V B. Recreation Areas The increase in student enrollment has already placed con- siderable pressure upon our limited recreation facilities which are described below: BIRCH MEADOW - NEW HIGH SCHOOL This site is by far the largest and most suitable recreation area in Reading and offers the greatest possibilities for future devel- opment. It is large enough, when developed, to handle the antici- pated athletic program requirements of the New High School, as well as that of the proposed elementary school on Forest Street. Suf- ficient space is available for football stadium, swimming pool, tennis courts, skating area, hockey rink, ball fields, picnic area and parking facility. It is expected that the development of this site will proceed rapidly to meet the needs of the surrounding neighborhood. MEMORIAL PARK This area is suitable for such recreation as tennis, skating, pic- nics, and supervised playground activities. However, certain re- strictions have been imposed as to its use for competitive sports. It is an excellent park and provides good facilities for the more modified forms of recreation. Due to its limited area, geograph- ical location, and limited parking facilities, it is doubtful whether it can be economically enlarged or developed to provide a full recreation and competitive sports program. WASHINGTON PARK Over the years, this site has served the needs of the neighborhood exceptionally well in spite of its limited size. It is laid out to afford maxlum full-time use of the available land. It has the only full sized baseball field in Town and during the summer months, its facilities are taxed to capacity. Its chief deficiencies are limited size, restricted playground area, and lack of off -the - street parking facilities. WALTER S. PARKER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The lower field has contained the only satisfactory football field in the community. The area within the present fence is not large enough for a baseball diamond. Certain drainage problems have be- come more acute in recent years and any effort to enlarge the area for baseball would involve considerable fill and a more satisfactory drainage system. The upper field is too small for a full-sized baseball field and has never been properly graded for competitive sports. Any future building expansion program would reduce still further the areas available for recreation as well as the already inadequate parking facilities. PEARL STREET SCHOOL The location of the school building in respect to play area has created many problems in conducting any outdoor athletic program here. The available area at the back and either side of the build- ing is too small for competitive sports and anything but limited playground usage. JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL This area is excellent as a school yard and also can be utilized for limited baseball or football programs. It is too small for the play- ing of more than one baseball or softball game at one time. STURGES SITE This area has been used only for skating in the past, but could be developed to handle some types of summer programs as well. 7 LITTLE LEAGUE PARK J This area has been used exclusively for Little League baseball and is too small in area to provide a well-rounded recreation program including all types of competitive sports. SCHOOL YARDS The four school yards (Lowell Street, Highland, Prospect and Old high School), are too small to meet the recreational needs of community recreation or school athletic programs. The areas are so restricted by valuable abutting property that any satisfactory expansion program would appear uneconomical. SUMMARY The above sites are capable of providing three football fields and five, or possibly six, fields capable of handling baseball, soft- ball, Little League ball, or Pony League ball. Only Birch Meadow meets the size requirements for a well-rounded recreation program. In view of the limited size of existing sites, it has been nec- essary to limit the number of teams competing in the various types of baseball played during the summer season. IV ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL AND RECREATION NEEDS With regard to schools, our problem has been resolved to determining areas that will require elementary school services. We have assumed that the Joshua Eaton School, the Pearl Street School and the new Forest Street School will be definite compon- ents of our long range elementary school plans. The Highland School, by sheer necessity, will also play a prominent role in such plans but since this school was constructed in 1896 or ten years before the old High School it does not possess the necessary qualifications to be considered a major factor indefinitely. Map I, which follows, shows the areas that the three permanent elementary schools will serve. Map II is a similar display for present recreational facilities. The general areas, A, B, and C which require services is evident on each map. Incidentally, we feel that the need for immediate action will become more vivid when you analyse these two displays. Since the sections of the town requiring elementary school and recreational services are the same, the committee has concluded that the acquisition of sufficient acreage to serve both purposes would be prudent. I u PRECEPTS FOR SELECTION OF SITES The Commonwealth of Massachusetts School Building Assistance Commission provided the committee the following table to facilitate our analysis of available school sites. We have assumed that these standards could be safely applied to Recreational Sites. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING ASSISTANCE COMMISSION 88 Broad Street, Boston SCORE CARD FOR SCHOOL SITES TOTAL 100 COST P ITEM Standard A. LOCATION - 45 1. ENVIRONMENT - 25 a. Clean and quiet surroundings 12 b. Freedom from nearby hazards 8 c. Attractiveness 5 2. ACCESSIBILITY - 20 a. Safety and convenience of approach 10 b. Centrality in area to be served 6 c. At least two boundaries on paved street 4 B. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS - 4G 1. SIZE AND SHAPE - 25 a. Adequate amount of usable land 20 b. Shape adaptable to development 5 2. TOPOGRAPHY - 15 a. Elevation and drainage 10 b. Minimum of grading necessary 5 C. SERVICES - 15 1. Electricity 8 2. Drinking water 4 3. Water Pressure 1 4. Sewage Facilities 1 5. Fire company service 1 TOTAL 100 COST P AREA A POSSIBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 51TE5 51TE O RECOMMENDED Z wuTce s VAeRRe UNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 11 i VI ANALYSIS OF SITES IN AREAS AREA A Site I This committee is of the opinion that an elementary school constructed on this site would be an ideal location. The plot of ground is located in the heart of the Glen Meadow Estates on high desirable land which is in the process of development. The pertinent characteristics may be summarized as follows: A. Favorable factors 1. Location a. Centrality in area to be served - minimum trans- portation costs. b. Clean and quiet surroundings. C. Freedom from nearby hazards. d. Safety and convenience of approach. e. Attractiveness. f. Three boundaries on a paved street. 2. Physical Characteristics a. Adequate amount of useable land. b. Elevation and drainage satisfactory. c. Minimum grading and site preparation. d. Shape adaptable to development. e. Paved access streets will be constructed by owner (at no cost to town) f. Sewage line with laterals installed (at no cost to town) g. Unfavorable characteristics - none B. Cost for 7.6 acres $53,800. The committee feels this to be the most desirable site from every viewpoint. ral Site II This is the pie shaped plot located between Summer Avenue and Willow Street. The land available contains approximately 6z acres which when added to almost one acre of land owned by the Town of Reading would result in 712 acres. Obviously this site is not as suitable as Site I either in terms of location or physical charact- eristics for school or recreation purposes. In Summary: A. Favorable characteristics 1. Location a. Clean surroundings. b. Boundary on a paved street. 2. Physical a. access streets available. b. Sewerage lines installed. B. Unfavorable characteristics 1. Location a. Certainly not centrally located -transport - ion costs involved. b. Railroad may be termed a barrier to access. c. Heavily travelled streets adjacent to school yard. 2. Physical characteristics a. Limitations due to shape of available land. b. Drainage problem. c. Extensive site preparation (see below) C. Costs a. Cost of land and site improvement $68,000 7 minimum (plus burden of transportation costs) AREA A Site III This plot lies Northeast of West Street and Northwest of Willow Street. There is no question but that there is suffic- ient acreage here a portion of which appears to be useable land. (However, to purchase the useable land it would probably be nec- essary to buy the entire package of good land as well as many acres of swamp and marshy land.) The location in terms of the area which a school would serve is definitely unfavorable. At present all elementary grades from 1 through 6 are transported at distances of one mile and longer while 1st and 2nd grade youngsters are transported from distances of three-fourths of a mile. You will note from the map that a substantial portion of Area A would require such services, thus increasing the school operational over- head for all time. Access roads and sewage lines would have to be constructed. The committee is unanimous in the opinion that the original cost of this property, plus costs of access roads, sew- age installation and the burden of transportation over the years would make a selection of this site unwise. I AREA B SEVERAL $ITE$ NOW BEING ANALYSED i A , t .a pPM =nm a� 9 3 �v E Ap 1 SP. 1•��9Y � j9• H C Clo n Pa a ., ,✓ ! aAw < '3 T. s n ` a y y z • o 782 z 4 ��WN °Q j^�y� ✓`") y a s • �� s i r� 3 ol z � E �e G 69 VAN Gay. Cum / t a$ i AREA B The Central northern section of Reading, West of the present Route 28 will need the services of a smaller type elem- entary school at some future date. The junction of Van Norden Road with Franklin Street is more than a walking mile from the new Forest Street school site. Therefore the best spot for a school and recreation site would be centrally located between the junction of Van Norden Road and Franklin Street and the intersection of Main Street and Franklin Street. There are several sites in this area which appear desirable but due to many unknown facts it would be unwise to make a specific site recommendation at this time. Due to the rate that land is being subdivided and developed, prompt action to secure a desirable site is deemed necessary. r A AREA C n i r r SEVERAL SITE5 Now BEING ANALYSED a r r r r •� r r J9 r r t' s r j�rJ it r4'I ✓ 39 CL50N-40. r� D G A� • L \ ` iu. 3 Y � a � 6 4 9 3Ca C \\\M/tF a a Ali �47r I //\ R.¢t ®Ixc. hr 4.\ r T G p Z <EM TRW, 0 A� 4f y F � WAHEFfE h ry A G B¢K oR Ro. P LAWUNLE_ D. 4 tin \ In BUj ' \ AREA C This area may be defined as North of the Pearl Street School and East of Main Street. As illustrated on the map, this section is long and relatively narrow bordered by the natural barriers of the present Route 28 on the West and the swamp lands to the East. It was brought out in discussions with professional educators that two small educational plants were superior to one large school. From a recreational point of view there is little question that two sites are required to serve this area. Although specific site recommendations were not available at this writing, the most desirable locations have been thoroughly analysed and it has been determined that the owners are willing to negotiate for the land. Here again, the available sites are being sought by private contractors for development purposes and the committee ■�.,� advises prompt action to obtain desirable sites in the this rapidly growing area. L VII RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The committee recommends the immediate purchase of Site I, Area A. Not only is this site the best selection from a cost point of view, but it is ideally located to serve the Area for both school and recreational purposes. The plot can be used for recreational purposes until such time as a school is constructed. This site will not be available again. 2. The committee recommends that studies of Areas B and C be continued and that negotiating authority be given the study group to secure options for subsequent consideration by the Town Meeting. ki COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Woodbury C. Titcomb Chairman Edward N. Dodge Secretary Paul R. Bergholtz School Committee Joshua T. Day, Jr. Finance Committee H. Lee Donley Recreation Committee William D. Sommers Planning Board Domenick Zanni, Jr. Board of Public Works /7. El dpi ll 11 _Ap.�- 4.1 !it �(.� s o \ civ° F � f .�7 � �0 �, T) My• /-.'' 9 �%•/� �C'J (Pc, L� aDF \ F`F �'tS Y4 ( �J -j.® ZC., _��'. �, K a It f�• ! O CRJA9 6 \ M \ ��� r ry P ytJOIJTy� kM4ry 92CL o9!! O!i 1 F\i�U�• O AIDC J `PF• iIA:IO .ca HDaxq m � �d /' .: � 4 �, "' W� �cln v 4. tv ° \pop � • Ip F T� �Ua 'tc p v 2 fi �a F cPq •P o s _ m � m � \ SWgn �'eq \ t►' � � '(� ,� / �a�a K a ��(/Q�• � O \ _ K11FK CMERSON H P. 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'ho))/HI °'� 0 .f1F'S Wd�� 1�b0 70d Z, �,✓� 26d vs. .�\�\ � `pJ�'CC / • SOV'(\\ Jf� fu f,� y( S '/ n r"ui rJ �•�/ 7 r Sy �./ a° dam, 1 d0 �'� 13 3��Wd r \ � � /,�1�`.. ✓ e89 ' n ° 7 1 \J ®� - ✓i ° 117 Adjourned Annual Tom Meeting April 2, 1956 on motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to adjourn, to meet in the New High School Auditorium on Monday evening, Apri19, 1956, after the adjournment of the Special Town Meeting held on that evening. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P•M. 158 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy Attest: Town Cler ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING New High School Auditorium April 9, 1956 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P. Howard, at 8:00 P.M. ARTICLE 1. The following report was read by Woodbury C. Titcomb. A REPORT ON THE PROBLEM OF SCHOOL AND RECREATION SITES (in book"form - attached herewith) On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted as a report of progress and placed on file. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to place Article 1 on the table. On motion of Philip R. White it was voted to take up Article 8. ARTICLE 8. On motion of Philip R. White it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized for and on behalf of the Town to acquire by purchase, right of eminent domain or otherwise, for school purposes_ the following described parcel of land: A certain parcel of land in Reading, Mass. being a part of the Glen Meadow Estates and shown on a Land Court Plan Case No. 24496 bounded and described as fol- lows: Beginning at the division property line of lots 25 and 26 and running S.530 45, 55" W a distance of 104.82 feet, thence turning and running 5.680 50, 52" W a distance of 538.25 feet, thence turning and running N. 210 091 08" W a distance of 551.00 feet, thence turn- ing and running along the Southerly side line of Stewart Road, N. 68 501 52" E e distance of 613.32 feet to the Westerly side line of Edgemont Road, thenceturning and running along said Westerly side line, S. 190 09' 55" E a distance of 415.16 feet to a point of curvature, thence by a curve to the left of radius 152.23 feet a distance of 119.12 feet to the point of beginning; said parcel being comprised of lots 26 to 30 inclusive and lots 34 Adjourned Special Town Meeting April 9, 1956 to obtain from the owners of such sites options for such pur- chase, without creating any liability on the part of the Town to exercise the said options, and that the sum of Four hundred dollars ($400.00) be transferred from the School New Car Pur- chase Account and be appropriated for expenses incurred by the said Committee in connection with their work as authorized by this vote, including the taking of test borings, and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote. ARTICLE 9. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that Article 9 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 1. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to take Article 1 from the table. ARTICLE 1. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that Article 1 be indefinitely postponed. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to adjourn, sine'die, at 9:00 P.M. - 141 Precinct Members present. A true copy Attest: Town cleric — ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING New High School Auditorium April 9, 1956 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P. Howard, at 9:00 P. TQ. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted to take Article 2 from the table. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by Kenneth R. Johnson. REPORT ON SANITARY SEWER CONDITIONS TO TOWN MEETING MEMBERS BY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS At this time the Board of Public Works feels it is important that the Town Meeting members be given a report of the situation in Reading concerning sewers. The Board wishes to make known certain facts. The Board believes that the only way a sound ap- praisal and honest decisions can be made is to have factual in- formation. Inasmuch as practically all of the public hearings - whether held for sewer extensions or any other problem - which come before our Board eventually seem to get around to the sub- ject of sewerage. Consequently, the Board is well aware and has given much time and study to the sewer problem in Reading. It has been the policy of the Board to keep both the Finance Com- mittee and the Capital Budget Committee informed concerning the financial requirements as they occur. Since the Board of Public Works is the only agency through un ich citizens may obtain relief, we feel it our obligation to present to the town meeting the de- sires of those citizens in dire need of common sewer. 120 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 9, 1956 At present the Town of Reading has 641 miles of accepted roads. Added to this are about 11 miles of private ways which have been presented to the Board of Survey. This makes a total of 752 miles of roadways in Reading. Of this number there are 20«b miles of sewered streets. This makes 55 miles of possible streets to sewer in the future. The cost of constructing common sewerage has tended to in- crease as has all other public construction. During the year 1955 the cost of common sewer construction in the town of Reading was $60,000 per mile. However, for the coming year, the cost of sewer construction - to be on the conservative side - could be as high as $70,000 per mile. So, at"this time, if it were to be considered to sewer the entire town of Reading, we would be discussing a sum of somewhere in the vicinity of $3,900,000. In recent weeks the figure of $6,000,000 has been used. This is $2,100,000 more than our estimate according to present-day indicated costs. Chapter 314, Acts of 1909 of the General Laws authorized the Town of Reading to construct a system of sanitary sewers. In 1911 the town voted to accept the provisions of the Act. In 1916 it was voted to accept Chapter 159, Acts of 1916, admitting the Town of Reading to the North Metropolitan Sewerage District. In May of 1916 the town authorized the Sewer Commissioners to employ Frank A. Barbour, consulting engineer, to survey the town and de- sign a system of sewerage and underdrains. The report provided for 38.8 miles of gravity sewerage, of which 20..6 miles, have been constructed up to January first of this year. This master plan, together with the street profiles, is being followed - with cer- tain changes occasioned by the growth of the town. Consequently, we have the engineering studies for many more miles of sewer main extensions within our present gravity system whenever sufficient appropriations become available. In 1954 the present Willow Street pumping station was constructed to serve the new High School with the result that a new area was made available for sewer main extensions. The procedure on sewer main extensions is as follows: 1. When citizens come to the Board of Public Works about ob- taining sewer, we tell them that the procedure is to procure a signed petition of property owners on their street and file it with the Board. 2. These petitions are then placed on file'in sequence as they are received. We have not accepted petitions where sewer cannot be extended beyond our present facilities - meaning the gravity system plus the area served by the Willow Street Sewerage Pumping Station. 3. The Department then prepares a construction estimate of the cost of the sewer extension, including if necessary, the cost of connecting links of main sewer necessary before petitioned for sewer can be constructed. 4. The Department also prepares, make a study of sanitation conditions in the area served by the petition, and the need for a sewer extension. A report of their findings is then made to the Board for its consideration. 5. A public hearing is then held, and the petitioners present their need for sewer. They are given an estimate of the cost to them, individually, of the extension. The petitioners are also polled as to their individual interest of connecting with the sewer. It is the policy of the Board of Public Works to obtain signed applications for sewer house connections from at least 900 of the abuttors before recommending a sewer extension. The present policy of the Board of Public Works regarding the alloca- tion of sewer mains is the same policy that has been in effect 191 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 9, 1956 for many years. That policy is and has been a three-part policy of- 1. fs 1. Giving relief to those citizens who are in the greatest need and who can be serviced within our budget limita- tions. 2. Providing sewer according to the relative date of re- ceipt by the Board of Sewer petitions. 3. Maintaining a sufficiently flexible sewerage program to serve the best interests of all the taxpayers of the Town of Reading. This policy must of necessity remain flexible. Many factors enter into this. Such items as permanent road construction, developments where sewers can readily be made available to the developers use, in which event the developer is required to in- stall sewers at his own expense. Several other conditions are im- portant factors requiring a highly flexible Board of Public Works policy regarding sewer main extensions. As an example, West Street is worthy of specific mention. Inasmuch as West Street Is to become a Chapter 90 road with macadam penetration (hard rock) surface, and since construction will begin this year starting at Woburn Street, the Board believes it most necessary that sewer mains and sewer house connections be placed in West Street at this time. With West Street sewer installed to proper grades, it will be possible to sewer the entire Wescroft development; by easement it will be possible to service County Road, and other roads will be serviced by West Street sewer such as Palmer Hill Avenue and several others. The need for sewer extensions has increased steadily as indi- cated by the number of sewer extension applications received by the Board of Public Works. In October 1953 there were on hand sewer extension applications totaling an estimated $5100,000.00. As of April 1, 1956 there were on hand a total of 63 sewer extension applications containing 663 signatures of citizens. To construct these extensionsat present day costs would require $557,000.00. There are 48,384 lineal feet or 9.18 miles of sewer main construction involved in these applications. Since the construction of the Willow Street Sewer Pumping Station the sewerage system is available to many more streets. It is from this area that we have received many citizens and groups showing good reasons why main line sewers should be extended to service them. These people have, in many cases, waited years for sewers to become available to them. And now that it is available to them (in some cases the sewer main goes to the end of their street) they do not understand why sufficient funds are not made available so that present Insanitary conditions on their streets may be corrected. Town Meeting members representing many of these citizens are no doubt present this evening. It is also to the advantage of all the citizens of Reading that such conditions as cesspools overflowing onto public ways should be eliminated as soon as possible. Cost to applicants on sewer construction is subdivided into three parts, as follows: 1. Sewer Frontage Assessments. 2. Sewer House Connections. Sewer Rental or semi-annual sewer service charge. 12? Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 9, 1956 Of these, the first listed, Sewer Frontage'Assessment, is a statutory amount set by Chapter 314, Acts of 1909, which states that 30% of the cost of construction shall be assessed to abuttors. The present charges for street frontage assessments are $2.50 per lineal foot. In 1956 the frontage assessment has been increased from $1.25 per foot to $2.50 per foot in view of 'rising construct- ion costs for labor and material. One hundred'per cent of the sewer house connection cost is charged applicants, from the sewer main to through the cellar wall. Sewer rental or sewer service charges are based on water usage as determined by water meter readings, and are approximately 60, of metered water rates. Both sewer frontage assessments and sewer rental charges are reviewed from time to time by the Board, as required by law. In this report the Board of Public Works have endeavored to present the factual situation regarding the sewerage situation in Reading as it exists today. The Board desires to carry out the wishes of the citizens. It welcomes the Special Committee authorized here last week. Other interested groups or individuals are also welcomed by the Board. CONCLUSION The problem of Sanitary Sewer Construction in Reading has two general methods of solution. 1. Embark on a rapid program to install sanitary sewer lines to all dwelling houses in Reading, or, 2. Continue construction in accordance with applications. An accelerated program'to'sewer the entire Town would re- quire financing by means of a Bond Issue. The statutory limit for borrowing would have to be in- creased. Payment on Bonds could be spread over ten or twenty year, which would obligate the Town for future payments. As reported in detail the large influx of applications has definitely been due to the recent construction of the High School Sewer and Willow Street Sewage Pumping Station, which made avail- able for sewerage a large new area within the Willow Street Gravity District. With the large amount of sewer main applications now on hand there is a possibility that the peak has been reached. Also, the increased assessment charges may act as a deterrent for future applications. In the final analyses the only person qualified to determine the need for common sewer is the applicant. The decision of the applicant can only be made when he has the cost estimates available. Common sewage versus Individual sewage systems in most instances is a matter of balancing costs. The Board of Public Works definitely believes that whether a resident spends his money for common sewer or a cesspool is .123 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 9, 19$6 and can only be his decision, and as Sewer Commissioners it is the responsibility of the Board of Public Works to present the request for funds to the Town Meeting. Respectfully submitted: (signed) Kenneth R. Johnson, Chairman i (signed) Coleman J. Donahue, Secretary (signed) Walter_S. Hopkins, Jr. (signed) Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. (signed) Domenick Zanni, Jr. Board of Public Works Town of Reading On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted and placed on file. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to place Article 2 on the table. On motion of Robert E. Turner it was voted to take Article 3 from the table. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Robert E. Turner it was voted that there be and hereby is established a Special Committee to be known as "Park and Recreation Department Study Committee" con- sisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen chosen by it, one member of the Recreation Committee chosen by it, one member 6f the Board of Public Works chosen by it, one member of the Finance Committee chosen by it, one member of the School Com- mittee chosen by it, and four citizens of the Toon to be ap- pointed by the Board of Selectmen, one member_ from each of the precincts of the Town. The Committee shall consider the advisability of establish- ing a Park and Recreation Department for the Town, the work to be performed by such a Department, and all other matters relating thereto. The Committee shall submit a written report not later than the next Annual Town Meeting. On motion of Robert E. Turner it was voted to place Article 3 on the table. ARTICLE 38. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the sum of Seventy Nine Thousand ($79,000.00) Dollars be raised from the Tax Levy and appropriated for the construction of sewers, sewerage works and other sewerage facilities to be used in such locations as the Board of Public Works may determine, said sum to be apportioned as follows.- Thirty ollows.Thirty Seven Thousand ($37,000.00) Dollars for Salaries and Forty Two Thousand ($42,000.00) Dollars for Expenses, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works. 67 voted in the affirmative 60 voted in the negative ARTICLE 39. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr, it was voted that the sum of Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred ($43,900.00) Dollars be raised, and appropriated by transferring Twenty Three Thousand Five Hundred Two and Thirty One Hundredths ($23,502.30) Dollars of said sum from the Road Machinery Fund to the Road Machinery Operating Account and the remaining sum of Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Seven and Seventy One Hundredths ($20,397.70) Dollars be raised from the Tax Levy and that the 124 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 9, 1956 total sum of Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred ($43,900.00) Dollars be appropriated for the maintenance, repair and operation of road machinery and for purchase by the Board of Public Works of One (1) Business Coupe, One (1) 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck, One (1) 211F Ton Truck Chassis, One (1) 2 Ton Truck Chassis, One (1) 31ff Ton Truck, One (1) 2 Ton Roller, One (1) 125 cubic foot Air Compressor, and One (1) Mechanical Street Sweeper and the pro- ceeds received from the sale of old equipment be appropriated in addition to the above mentioned sum of Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred ($43,900.00) Dollars as part of the purchase price for the above mentioned equipment and that the Town Ac- countant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said amount to carry out the purpose of this vote. On motion of William J. Richmond it was voted to take up Article 44. NkARTICLE,44-�Kenneth R. Johnson moved that the Town vote Eo amend Artidle x of the General By -Laws of the Town by in- serting after Section 5 thereof the following new section to be known as Section 5A: Section 5A. No person shall allow or cause water to flow, by mechanical means or otherwise, from a cellar or sump pit on to a public way within the limits of the Town; unless a permit therefor is issued by the Board of Public Works. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars. This motion was not voted. ARTICLE 40. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. it was voted that the sum of Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($6,750.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for the purpose of improving and constructing a portion of West Street from near Palmer Hill Avenue toward the Wilmington - Reading Town Line, together with such sums as may be provided by the State and County under Section 34 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws. ARTICLE 41. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1600.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated from the Tax Levy for maintaining, repairing and resurfacing streets constructed under Section 34 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws together with such sums as may be provided by the State and County. ARTICLE 42. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. it was voted that Article 42 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 43. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that Article 43 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 45. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr, it was voted that the sum of Fifteen Thousand ($15, 000.00) Dollars be transferred f rom the unexpended balance of the Water Department '.. New Standpipe Account for the purpose of constructing an ad- dition to the Municipal Garage located on John Street for the +i Water Department and -that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized and instructed to accept on behalf of the Town for use in carrying out such pro ject any Federal Funds which -may be granted therefor, such sum or sums to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and that the Town Accountant be and he hereby is authorized and instructed to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote. ARTICLE 46. On motion of Harold D. Kilgore, Jr. it was voted that the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred Eighty ($1,280.00) Dollars be raised from the Tax Levy and appropriated 125 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 9, 1956 for cleaning the Town Parking Areas located Westerly of Main Street and Northerly of Haven Street, and Northerly of Haven Street and EasteBy of Chute Street, to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works, said sum to be apportioned as follows: $960.00 for Salaries and $320.00 for expenses. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the meeting gtand adjourned at 11:00 P.M. until April 16, 1956 at 7:45 P.M. to meet in the New High School Auditorium. 141 Precinct Members were present. A. true copy Attest: Town Clerk ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING New High School Auditorium April 16, 1956 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Charles P. Howard, at 8:00 P.M. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to take Article 37 from the table. ARTICLE 37. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the relocating or altering of the North -Westerly corner of Pleasant Street and Eaton Street and adopt the recommendations contained therein. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, as. Town of Reading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE RELOCATION OR ALTERATION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF PLEASANT STREET AND EATON STREET The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, having de- termined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity, re- quire that the public highways be laid out, relocated or altered as and in the location hereinafter described, having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to owners of land thereof, and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing, and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out, relocated or altered as public highways for the use of the Town, the North- westerly corner of Pleasant Street and Eaton Street. The boundaries and measurements of said public highways as so laid out, relocated or altered are as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly side line of Pleasant Street said point being N.83e-18f-00"E., mea- sured along said Northerly side line of Pleasant Street a distance of 155.55 feet from a spike set at the in- tersection of the Easterly side line of Gardner Road with the said Northerly side line of Pleasant Street; Thence by a curved line to the Left running in a Northeasterly direction, having a radius of 25.00 feet, through lands of Victor E. Cullington and Marion S. 126 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 Cullington, a length of 34.29 feet to a point on the Westerly side of Eaton Street; Thence S.4e-31'-15"W., along said Westerly side line of Eaton Street, still b lands of said Victor E. Cullington at us, a distance of 20.4}5 feet to a point at the intersec- .tion of the said Westerly side line of Eaton Street with the said Northerly side line of Pleasant Street; Thence S.830 -181-0011W., along said Northerly side line of Pleasant Street, still.by lands of said Victor E. Cullington at us, a distance of 20.45 feet to the point of beginning. The approximate area of taken is eighty-two and five tenths (82.5) square feet. The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan entitled "Relocation and Alteration of the Northwesterly Corner of Pleasant and Eaton Streets, Reading, Mass.," dated February 1956, Board of Public Works, James T. Putnam, Superintendent, said Plan being a part of this description. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any per- son or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement. No betterments are to be assessed for this improvement. This laying out, relocation or alteration so made by us, we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that when this report is accepted and adopted by the Town, that said public highways shall therefore be laid out, relocated or altered in accordance with said plan. Chairman C. J. Donahue Secretary Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Kenneth R. Johnsoh DomenickZanni Jr. Members o the Hoar o Public Works - Tom of Reading ARTICLE 47. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the relocating or altering of the Southerly side line of Middlesex Avenue at its intersection with the Easterly side line of Vine Street and adopt the recommendations contained therein. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, as. Town of Reading REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE RELOCATION OR ALTERATION OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF MIDDLESEX AVENUE AND VINE STREET The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading, having de- termined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity re- quire that the public highways be laid out, relocated or altered as and in the location hereinafter described, having complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to owners of land thereof, Adjourned Annual Tom Meeting 127 April 16, 1956 and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing, and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out, relocated or altered as public highways for the use of the Town, the South- easterly corner of Middlesex Avenue and Vine Street. The boundaries and measurements of said public highways as so laid out, relocated or altered are as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the Southeasterly side line of Middlesex Avenue with the Northeasterly side line of Vine Street;: Thence N.740-45'-oo"E., along said Southeasterly side line of Middlesex Avenue, by lands of Richard H. Holmes and Marjorie G. Holmes, a distance of 8.84 feet to a point; Thence by a curved line to the Left, running in a Southeasterly direction, through lands of said Richard H. Holmes et us, having a radius of 5.00 feet, a length of 10.56 feet, to a point on said Northeasterly side line of Vine Street; Thence N.460-16t-oo'Nu., along said Northeasterly side line of Vine Street, still b lands of said Richard H. Holmes at ux a distance of 8.84 feet to the point of beginning. The approximate area taken is seventeen and eight tenths (17.8) square feet. The above described lines being more fully shown on a Plan ' entitled "Relocation and Alteration of the Southeasterly Corner of Middlesex Avenue and Vine Street, Reading, Mass.," dated February 1956, Board of Public Works, James T. Putnam, Superin- tendent, said Plan being a part of this description. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any per- son or persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement. No betterments are to be assessed for this improvement. This laying out, relocation or alteration so made by us, we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and recommend that when this report is accepted and adopted by the Town, that said public highways shll therefore -be laid out, relocated or altered in accordance with said plan. Chairman C. J. Donahue Secretary Walter S. Hopkins, Jr. Kenneth R. Johnson Domenick Zanni Jr. m eera o t e Boar o Public Works - Tom of Reading 128 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 On motion of John R. Kay it was voted that the following vote under Article 38 passed at the adjourned Annual Town Meeting on April 9, 1956 be reconsidered: "ARTICLE 38, on motion of Kenneth A. Johnson, it was voted that the sum of Seventy-nine thousand (79,000) dollars be raised from the tax levy and be appropriated for the construction of sewers, sewer works and other sewer facilities to be used in such locations as the Board of Public Works shall determine, said fund to be apportioned as follows: Thirty-seven thousand (37,000) dollars for salaries; Forty-two thousand (}2,000) dollars for expenses; said a= to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works.' 93 voted in the affirmative 47 voted in the negative ARTICLE 38. On motion of Kenneth R. Johnson it was voted that Article 38 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 49. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that Article XT of the General By-laws of the Town be and the same hereby is amended by inserting after Section 2 thereof the following new section known as Section 2A: - Section 2A: No person shall fire or discharge any firearms or explosives of any kind within the limits of any highway, park, or other public property, ex- cept with the written permission of the Board of Selectmen, nor on any private property except with the written consent of the owner or legal occupant thereof and the written permission of the Board of Selectmen; provided however, that this by-law shall not apply to the lawful defense of life or property, nor to any law enforcement officer acting in the discharge of his duties, nor to the use of such weapon at any military exercises or any established rifle range, nor to the rights and privileges of an owner or lessee of land as set forth in Chapter 131 of the General Laws. Whoever violates the provision of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $20.00 for each offense. On motion of Robert G. Clinch it was voted to take Article 2 from the table. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by Robert G. Clinch. REPORT OF THE PLANNING POARD On January 24, 1956 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. your Planning Board held a Public Hearing,in Room 19 of the Town Building. This was In legalxesponse to a petition of fifteen citizens for inclusion in the Warrant of an Article for the rezoning from Residence A-1 to Business A of the following property; Beginning at the center line of Main Street at a point where prolongation of the Southerly boundary prop- erty line of William D. Moore and Marguerita M. Moore crosses the center line of Main Street and being the terminating description of the now existing Business Zone A; 19P Adjourned Annual Town Meeting, April 16, 1956 Thence Easterly by the.present Business Zone 150 feet; Thence turning and running Southerly by a line parallel to and 117 feet distance from the Easterly side line of Main Street to the center line of Summer Avenue and the present existing Busines$ Zone;, Thence turning and running Westerly by the present existing Business Zone 300 feet; Thence turning and running Northerly by a line parallel to and 117 feet distance from the Westerly side line of Main Street to the center line of Pinevale Avenue, and .. Thence Easterly by the center line of Pinevale Avenue 150 feet to the center line of Main Street and, Thence Northerly along the center line of Main Street to the point of beginning. The Board feels that in accordance with basic planning theory this is a normal expansion of our Business A Zone. The property to the north as far as the railroad tracks and to the south of this area are now so zoned. The history of zoning in Reading shows that originally the area under discussion was also planned and created as Business A. It is generally held that the ex- pansion of an existing zone is far better than the creation of new area. Business Zone A is designed with a 50, setback from the street and is presently restricted to areas on North and South Main Street as indicated on the Zoning Map. The Board feels that this is the correct location for Business A and there any expansion should take place. We feel the advent of express Route 28 will tend to make business better for the merchant on Main Street in that people will feel safer traveling this road with a large proportion of the heavy transient traffic sifted away. This, in turn, should favor an increase in values and hence tax return to the Town. The luxury of being a purely residential community is an expen- sive one. We have seen our neighboring towns turn to industry and business to stem the increase in taxes to the individual. We believe that a coordinated growth is a healthy one and too much emphasis on either industrial or residential growth may well. result in disaster. The foregoing is, of course, the theoretical, side of the picture as regards this proposed change. The Board feels it has two responsibilities. One is to see that the basic tenets of good planning and zoning are maintained. The second is to see that the wishes of the people of the Town, particularly those most affected by any change, are respected. The case at hand is strong= ly opposed by the majority of the residents in the area. They feel that all areas now zoned for Business A should be exhausted before any increase be allowed. They have expressed the fear that any future business development would decrease the value of their homes and land. The character of the properties contained in the proposed change are, in their opinion, better suited for resi- dential purposes and should be left as they are. It is the Board's position that the rezoning of this area would be in the interest of Food planning. It is for you, the Town Meeting, to decide vh ether the growth of Reading requires this increase in the Business A Zone and if so, will this particular area suffer from the change. (signed) Robert G. Clinch Benjamin M. Hartshorn,Jr. W. Franklin Burnham, Jr. 130 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted and placed on file. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to place Article 2 on the table. ARTICLE 50. Robert G. Clinch moved that the Zoning By - Law and the Zoning Map of the Town of Reading dated February 13, 1942, as amended, be and the same hereby are amended by chang- ing the following described area now zoned as a part of Resi- dence A-1 District to Business A district: "Beginning at the center line of Main Street at a point where prolongation of the Southerly boundary property line of William D. Moore and Marguerite M. Moore crosses the center line of Main Street and being the terminating description of the now existing Business Zone A; "Thence Easterly by the present Business Zone 150 feet; "Thence turning and running Southerly by a line parallel to and 117 feet distance from the Easterly side line of Main Street to the center line of Summer Avenue and the M esent existing Business Zone; "Thence turning and running Westerly by the present exist- ing Business Zone 300 feet, more or less; "Thence turning and running Northerly by a line parallel to and 117 feet distance from the Westerly side line of Main Street to the center line Pinevale Avenue, and "Thence Easterly by the center line of Pinevale Avenue 150 feet to the Center line of Main Street, and "Thence Northerly along the center line of Main Street to the point of beginning." 19 voted in the affirmative .107 voted in the negative This motion was lost. On motion of Robert G. Clinch it was voted to take Article 2 from the table. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by W. Franklin Burnham, Jr. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD On February 27, 19561 your Planning Board held a public hearing in Room 19 of the Town Building at 8:00 P.M. in regard to a proposed change from Residence A-1 to Industry of the following described area of land. Beginning at a point, said point being the division property corner of Lots 11, 14 and 15 as shown on Assessor's Plat No. 48 and located a distance of 247.41. feet from the stone bound at the southeast corner at the end of Smith Avenue a public way laid out by the Board of Public Works for the Town of Reading .Tune 1932. Thence running in a southerly direction along the 131 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 divisionroperty line of Lot 11 owned by John 0. Eckert and Lot 14 owned by Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 460.0 feet to an angle point; Thence running in a southeasterly direction along the division property line of John 0. Eckert (Lot 11) and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson (Lot 14) a dis- tance of 50.0 feet to a: point, said point being the division property corner between Lot 10 owned by the In- habitants of the Town of Reading, Lot 11 owned by John 0. Eckert and Lot 24 ovmed by Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson Thence running in an easterly direction along the division property line of the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson to an angle point, a distance of 398.0 feet; Thence running in a southerly direction along the division property line of the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson to an angle point, said point being division property cor- ner of Lot 10 owned by the Inhabitants of the Tom of Reading, Lot 9 owned by the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading and Lot 14 owned by Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 82.5 feet; Thence running in an easterly direction along the division property line of the Inhabitants of the Town o -f Reading and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 384.0 feet to a point, said point being the division property corner of Lot 9 owned by the Inhabi- tants of the Town of Reading, Lot 17A owned by the In- habitants of the Town of Reading and Lot 14 owned by Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson; Thence running in a northerly direction along the division property line of the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading and Lot 17, owned by Edward F. Parker and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 147.90 feet to an angle point;. - Thence running again in a northerly direction along the division property line of Edward F. Parker and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 209.05 feet to a point, said point being the division property corner of Lots 17 -owned by Edward F. Parker, Lot 79 as shown on plan of Reading -Wakefield Fairgrounds owned by Susan O'Brien and Lot 14 owned by Eric P. Matson and Judith Matson; Thence running in a northwesterly direction along the division property line of Susan O'Brien and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 179 feet more or less to a point, said point being the division prop- erty�corner of land of Susan O'Brien and a proposed street, Norman Road so-called; Thence running again in a northwesterly direction along, the division property line of Norman Road so- called and Eric P: Matson and Judith C. Matson a dis- tance of�41.5 feet more or less to a point, said point being to the division property corner of a proposed street, Norman Road so-called, Lot 78 as shown on a plan of Reading -Wakefield Fairgrounds owned by Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy and Lot 14 owned by Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson;. 132 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16,1956 Thence running again in a northwesterly direction along the division property line of land of Henry A. Murphy, Jr, and Natalie W. Murphy a distance of 72 feet more or less to a point; Thence running in a northeasterly direction along the division property line of Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 131.0 feet to a point, said point being the division property corner between Lot ].LL owned by Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson, Lot y� owned by Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley and land of Henry A. Murphy, Jr, and Natalie W. Murphy;. Thence running, again in a northeasterly direction along the division property line of Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy and Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley a distance of 13.6 feet to a point; Thence running in a northerly direction along the division property line of Henry A. Murphy, Jr, and Natalie W. Murphy and Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley a distance of 49.0 feet to a point; Thence running in a northwesterly and westerly direction along the division property line of Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy and Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Sedley by six courses. 183.0 Peet, 59.0 feet, 62.5 feet, 55.0 feet, 88,5 feet and 85.5 feet res- pectively to a point, said point being the division pro- perty corner of land owned by Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy, Lot 21 owned by Matilda M. Torre and Lot 16 owned by Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley; Thence running in a westerly and northwesterly :I - rection along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley by six courses1274-35 feet, 59 3 feet, 113.1}0 feet, 136.70 feet, 21.50 feet and 18.64 feet respectively to a point; said point being the division property corner of Matilda M. Torre, Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson; Thence running in a southerly direction along the division property line of Ralph A. Hedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. rdatson a dis- tance of 95.18 feet to a point, said point being the di- vision property corner of Ralph A. Badley and Eleanor Mae Bedley, Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson and Archie D. Maclsaac and Sadie A. MacIsaac;. Thence running in an easterly, southerly and westerly direction along the division property line of Archie D. MacIsaac and Sadie A. MacIsaac and Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley by 3 courses, 117.30 feet, 85-87 feet and 133.60 feet respectively to a point, said point being the division property corner of Archie D.Maclsaac and Sadie A. Mac Isaac, Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Badley and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson; Thence running in a southerly direction along the division property line of Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mae Bedley and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 22..0 feet to a point;.. Thence running in a westerly direction through lands of Eric P. Matson and Judith C..Matson a distance of 182 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 It is the opinion of the Board that this proposed change not be'made inasmuch as the particular problem involved may be solved by other means. - The area involved is devoted to Comms rcial Greenhouses. It appears to the Board that the property will continue in that use for some time to come. Further extension in zoning at this time is not indicated. (signed) Robert G. Clinch _ (signed) Benjamin M. Hartshorn,Jr. (signed) W. Franklin Burnham,Jr. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted'to place Article 2 on the table. ARTICLE 51. On motion of W. Franklin Burnham, Jr. it was voted that Article 51 be indefinitely postponed. On motion of Robert B. Clinch it was voted to take Article 2 from the table. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by W. Franklin Burnham, Jr. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD On February 27, 1956 your Planning Board held a Public Hear- ing in Room 19 of the Town Building. This hearing was in regard to -the proposed change from Residence A-1 to Business B of the fol- lowing property:. Beginning at a point, said point being a County found located in the southwesterly sideline of Salem Street, a distance of 478.72 feet northwest of the P. C. bound of the corner rounding to Torre Street. Thence running in a northwesterly and westerly di- rection along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and southwesterly sideline of Salem Street as laid out b the County by 3 courses, 401.96 feet, 366.41 feet, and 35.53 feet respectively to a point, said point being the division property corner of Matilda M. Torre and John Sherman Chapman and Margaret K. Chapman; Thence running in a southerly direction along the di- vision property line of Matilda M. Torre and John Sherman Chapman and Margaret K. Chapman a distance of 127.00 feet to a point; Thence running in a westerly direction by the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and John Sherman Chapman and Margaret K. Chapman a distance of 135.74 feet to a point; Thence running in a southwesterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Frank J. Torre a distance of 637.66 feet to a point; Thence running in a southeasterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Eric P. .Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 271.50 feet to a point; Thence running in an easterly and southeasterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Ralph A. Bedley and Eleanor Mac Bedley by 4 courses, 137.33 feet, 114-50 feet; 59.53 feet and 273.08 feet, respectively to a point. Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 Thence running in a northeasterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Henry A. Murphy, Jr, and Natalie W. Murphy a distance of 322.50 feet to a point;: Thence running in an easterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy a distance of 528.00 feet to a point;, Thence running in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of drainage ditch a distance of 310 feet to a 'point; said point being on the southwesterly sideline of Salem Street. Thence running in a northwesterly direction'along the southwesterly sideline of Salem Street a distance of 20 feet more or less to the point of beginning. The Board feels that this is a normal increase of the Business B. Zone. A definition of a Business Zone is described as follows: "Within a Business B district allmanufacturing and industrial enterprises except as they are clearly incidental to a retail business lawfully conducted on the premises are specifically pro- hibited. The end of Salem Street from Bay State Road to the Wakefield line is zoned Business B on both sides. We feel there- fore that the property in question could be rezoned for Business and be in accord with good planning practices. It would not create a new independent zone but would extend an existing zone. A buffer zone on the northeasterly side of this property was created to avoid as much as possible any intrusion on occupied residential property. Similarly on the southerly and southwesterly side we feel that this new zone will not be detrimental to any residents. At the Hearing there was considerable opposition by people living in the immediate vicinity and petitions were received by the Board with more than 100 signers. The principal objections were that a Business Zone would tend to devaluate property, that. the type of business that might be put in, i.e., a contractor's office would be undesirable, that any businesses would tend to in- crease the traffic hazard 'on Salem Street. The Board feels that the Town should evaluate its available land and attempt to build up its business potential. For this reason we feel that any increase in the Business B zone should be in the described area. We further feel that if it is so zoned and de- veloped the Town will receive financial returns that will produce a profit to the Town. (signed) Robert G. Clinch (signed) Benjamin M. Hartshorn,Jr. (signed) W. Franklin Burnham, Jr. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the report be accepted and placed on file. ARTICLE 52. As amended by vote under motion of Robert G. Clinch, W. Franklin Burnham, Jr. moved that the Zoning By-law and the Zoning Map of the Town of Reading dated February 13, 1942, as amended,,be and the same hereby are amended by changing the follow. ing described area now zoned as a part of Residence A-1 district to Business -C District; Beginning at a point, said point being a County bound located in the southwesterly sideline of Salem Street a dis- tance of 478.72 feet northwest of the P. C. bound of the J k 1005 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 ARTICLE 53. on motion of Phillip G. Willcox it was voted that the subject matter of Article 53 be referred to the Municipal Light Poard, and that said Board be, and it hereby is, authorized tc install such additional street lights, as in its judgment are required, and to make such changes in the size, type, and location of existing street lights, as it may deem advisable, the expense of same to be paid from the income of the Plant. corner rounding to Torre Street Thence running in a northwesterly and westerly di- rection along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and southwesterly sideline of Salem Street as laid out b the County by 3 courses, 401.96 feet, 366.1}1 feet, and 3005 53 feet respectively to a point, said point being the division property corner of Matilda M. Torre and John Sherman Chapman and Margaret K. Chapman; Thence running in a southerly direction along the division.property line of Matilda M. Torre and John Sher- man Chapman and Margaret K. Chapman a distance of 127.00 feet to a point; Thence running in a westerly direction by the di- vision property line of Matilda M. Torre and John Sherman Chapman and Margaret K. Chapman a distance of 135.74 feet to a point;. Thence running in a snthwesterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Prank J. Torre a distance of 637.66 feet to a point; Thence running in a southeasterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Eric P. Matson and Judith C. Matson a distance of 271.50 feet to a point;: Thence running in an easterly and southeasterly di- rection along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Ralph A. Bedle and Eleanor Mae Bedley by 4 courses, 137.33 feet, 11.50 feet, 59.53 feet and 273.08 feet, respectively to a point. Thence running in a northeasterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy a distance of 322.50 feet to a point;: Thence running in an easterly direction along the division property line of Matilda M. Torre and Henry A. Murphy, Jr. and Natalie W. Murphy a distance of 528.00 feet to a point; Thence running in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of drainage ditch a distance of 310 feet to a point; said point being on the southwesterly sideline of Salem Street. Thence running in a northwesterly direction along the southwesterly sideline of Salem Street a distance of 20 feet more or less to the point of beginning. • 11 voted in the affirmative 97 voted in the negative ''VV ��F, This motion was lost. ARTICLE 53. on motion of Phillip G. Willcox it was voted that the subject matter of Article 53 be referred to the Municipal Light Poard, and that said Board be, and it hereby is, authorized tc install such additional street lights, as in its judgment are required, and to make such changes in the size, type, and location of existing street lights, as it may deem advisable, the expense of same to be paid from the income of the Plant. 136 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 ARTICLE 54• On motion of Phillip G. Willcox it was voted that the Municipal Light Board be authorized and empowered to extend and enlarge the Municipal Light Plant by constructing a substation in the Town of Lynnfield, installing the necessary power lines from the Ash Street Plant to such substation and in- stalling such other appliances and equipment which may be neces- sary in connection therewith, and to acquire by purchase a lot of land in the Town of Lynnfield situated northerly of Main Street or at such other location as the Municipal Light Board may deem advisable for the construction of such substation, and by con- structing an additional substation unit in the Town of Wilmington upon land owned by the Town and situated on the westerly side of Wildwood Street, Wilmington, and'by constructing an additional substation unit in the Town of North Reeding upon land owned by the Town and situated on Haverhill Street in North Reading, and In- stalling such other appliances and equipment which may be neces- sary in connection therewith, and that there be raised and ap- propriated for the aforesaid purposes the sum of Six hundred thousand dollars 0600,000.00) in addition to the amount which may be available in the Depreciation Fund to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Light Department under the direction and control of the Municipal Light Board for the aforesaid purposes;' and that the Treasurer of the Town be and he hereby is authorized and directed, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow said sum of Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) and to issue therefor Bonds or Notes of the Town, such Bonds or Notes to be payable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, so that the whole loan shall be payable in not more than twenty (20) years from the date of the first Bond or Note or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and the Selectmen may de- termine; and said Bonds or Notes shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the Selectmen. 111 voted in the affirmative 0 voted in the negative ARTICLE 55. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of One thousand (1,000) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the observance of the Christmas Season of 1956 by the decoration and illumination of public buildings and public streets and the decoration of Christmas trees upon municipal land. ARTICLE 56. On motion of Lawrence A. Cate it was voted that Article 56 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 57. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of Fifteen hundred (1500) Dollars be raised and appropriated for the purpose of providing by lease or otherwise, suitable head- quarters for Reading Post 62 of the American Legion. ARTICLE 58. On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of Six hundred and sixty (660) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for the purpose of providing by lease or otherwise, suitable headquarters for Reading Post 685 Veterans of Foreign Wars. ARTICLE 59. On motion of Gilbert M. Lothrop it was voted that the sum of Six hundred (600) Dollars be raised and ap- propriated for Child Welfare Work to be expended under the di- rection of the Reading Visiting Nurse Association and the Board of Health. ARTICLE 60. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the sum of One hundred (100) Dollars be raised and appropriated under the provisions of Sections 40 and 45 of Chapter 128 of the General Laws, and that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are authorized to appoint a Director to cooperate with the Middle- sex County Trustees for the County Aid to Agriculture and work of the Middlesex County Extension Service and the 4-H Clubs. 13' Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 16, 1956 ARTICLE 61. On motion of Edouard N. Dube' it was voted that the sum of Two thousand (2,000) Dollars be appropriated from the Cemetery Reserve Fund receipts from the stile of lots and graves in Laurel Hill Cemetery and Forest Glen Cemetery for maintenance, care, improvement and embellishment of said Cemeteries under the provisions of Section 15 of Chapter 114 of the General Laws. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to take Article 4 from the table. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that Article 4 be indefinitely postponed. on motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to take Article 3 from the table. ARTICLE 3. Earl W. Hobart moved that all Boards and Committees elected and appointed by the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, be required to file their full reports with the Town Clerk two weeks before any annual town meeting. This motion was not voted. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that Article 3 be indefinitely postponed. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted to take Article 2 from the table. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that Article 2 be indefinitely postponed. On motion of Kenneth C. Latham it was voted that the meeting be adjourned, sine die, at 11:35 P.M. 149 Precinct Members were present. A true copy Attest:�lyc� e� Town Clerk