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Adjourned Annual Town Meeting May 23, 1977
ARTICLE 18. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr. it was voted that the
Town delete in its entirety the present Plumbing Fee Schedule and substitute
the following:
Dwellings $ 10.00 for one to six fixtures
1.00 for each additional fixture
5.00 for water heaters
10.00 for sewer connections
r 8.00 for miscellaneous work (min. fee)
! Commercial $ 10.00 flat fee per unit
L2.00 each fixture �1
Re-inspections Not to exceed $15.00 or value of permit
ARTICLE 19. Oa motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr. it was voted that the
Town amend Section 121.21 of the Reading Building Code by adding the following:
Commercial:
Water Heaters $ 3.00
Oil or Gas Burners 3.00
Additional motors $.75
Temporary Service 5.00
Air Conditioners 3.00
Gas Station pumps 5.00
Exit Signs 2.00
Fire Alarm Systems 5.00
Railroad Crossing Devices 5.00
Traffic Lights 3.00
Permits for which no fee is
herein prescribed 3.00
Minimum charge for additional
inspections necessary by
defective work 5.00
Each permit shall be good for a period not to exceed 3 months.
ARTICLE 20. On motion of Allan E. Ames it was voted that the subject
matter of Article 20 - "To see what action the Town will take regarding the /
installation of additional street lights on the public streets during the year
1977 or what it will do in relation thereto" - be referred to the Municipal
Light Board, and that said Board be, and hereby is, authorized to 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 the same to be paid from the income of the
plant.
ARTICLE 21. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from
the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate
for consulting engineers, architectural services, plans and surveys for the
construction of facilities for the Reading Public Library, each sum to be
expended under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees, or take any
other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Edward F. Fuller it was voted that Article 21 be indefinitely
postponed.
! ARTICLE 22. On motion of Alexander T. Botka it was voted that the Town
■{` accept the layout as Public Ways of the following Private Ways, Annette Lane,
Beaver Road, Red Gate Lame, Indian Tree Lane, Hodson Lane, Rustic Lane and
Balsam Road as laid out by the Board of Public Works in its reports and plans,
both of which were filed in the Town Clerk's Office on April 27, 1977 to which
reference is made for a more particular description, and adopt the recommendations
contained therein, and that the Town authorize the Board of Public Works to
take such land in fee or rights of easement therein by eminent domain, under
the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws, as amended, or acquire said
land in fee or rights of easement therein by purchase, gift or otherwise, and
to assess betterments therefore and to make entry for the purpose of construction
before all claims for damages by reason thereof shall have been finally adjusted
or determined, and that the sum of Eight Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty-five
Dollars ($8,365.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to the Board
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of Public Works for expenses incurred in the layout and construction of such
ways, as follows, each item being considered as a separate appropriation:
Annette Lane $ 325.00
Beaver Road 3,300.00
Red Gate Lane 1,050.00
Indian Tree Lane 800.00
Hodson Lane 460.00
Rustic Lane 2,200.00
Balsam Road 230.00
Total $8,365.00 '
115 voted in the affirmative
4 voted in the negative
2/3 vote required
ARTICLE 23. It was moved by Alexander T. Botka that the sum of Fourteen
Thousand Dollars ($14,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for
the purpose of a Special Rubbish Collection, such sum to be spent by and under
the direction of the Board of Public Works.
This motion did not pass.
ARTICLE 24. On motion of Lawrence R. Blood it was voted that the sum of
One Hundred and Eighty -three Thousand Dollars ($183,000.00) be raised from the
tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of relocating a portion of the
Quannapowitt Drainage System that traverses the Sanitary Landfill located on
Sohn Street said channel to be diverted to the North and Easterly around the
Landfill Site, such sums to be spent by and under the direction of the Board of
Public Works.
ARTICLE 25. On motion of Clifford P. Wadman it was voted that the Town
raise and appropriate from the tax levy or transfer from other available funds
the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.) for the repurchase and release of
previously sold surplus graves or lots from current owners, or what it will do
in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to modify, alter or otherwise
change the composition of the membership; or the members thereof; of the School
Construction Committee as constituted by vote of the Town under Article 43 of
the 1967 Annual Town Meeting, or take any other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Carl A. Beaulieu it was voted to lay Article 26 on the table.
ARTICLE 27. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the
tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for use
in conjunction with funds previously appropriated by the Town for the purpose of
repairing the concrete and completing construction at the Reading Memorial High
School, or take any other action with respect thereto.
On motion of Carl A. Beaulieu it was voted to lay Article 27 on the table.
ARTICLE 28. On motion of Lynn G. Stasz it was voted that the Town acquire
by purchase, for conservation purposes under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
40, Section 8C, as amended, the following described parcel of land; and, that
the sum of Fifty-one Thousand Dollars ($51,000.00) be appropriated as follows for
the purpose of said acquisition:
the sum of Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars ($18,325.00)
be raised and appropriated from the tax levy,
the sum of Twenty-nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($29,675.00)
be transferred from Available Funds from the "sale of Real Estate" account
for such purposes, and
the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) be transferred from funds
previously appropriated under Article 79 of the Annual Town Meeting,
May 22, 1975;
and, to authorize the Conservation Commission to enter into agreements With State
and Federal agencies for financial and other assistance in connection with said
acquisition;
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A certain parcel of land, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point 287.81 feet Northerly from a point on Pinevale
Avenue which is 117.88 feet westerly from a stone bound in the northerly side
line of said way;
Thence S 790 09' 47" W. by land now or formerly of Dana Realty, Inc. a
distance of 4.01 feet;
,Thence S. 800 13' 56" W. by land of said Dana Realty and by land now or
L formerly of James A. and Marilyn K. Russell a distance of 208.49 feet to an
iron pipe;
Thence S. 75 53' 55" W. by land now or formerly of said Russell a distance
of 67.73 feet to a corner;
Thence S. 110 08' 07" E. by land now or formerly of said Russell a distance
of 187.27 feet to a corner;
Thence S 650 01' 06" W. by land now or formerly of Olive K. Mikson a
distance of 205.40 feet to a corner;
Thence N. 240 58' 54" W. by land now or formerly of Charles M. Byron and
land now or formerly of Edward G. and Marion K. Hout a distance of 207.53 feet
to a drill hole;
Thence N. 390 05' 49" W. by land now or formerly of said Rout a distance
of 79.52 feet to a drill hole at a point of land now or formerly of Alexander
M. Jr. and Carolyn M. Clement;
Thence N. 380 23' 58" W. by land now or formerly of Phyllis Morand and
land now or formerly of Carl E. and Edla V. Anderson a distance of 239.86
Lfeet to a drill hole;
Thence N. 260 42' 18" E. by land now or formerly of said Anderson a distance
of 19.59 feet to a drill hole;
Thence N. 600 31' 43" E. by land now or formerly of said Anderson a distance
of 165.04 feet to a drill hole;
Thence N. 580 16 ' 14" E. by land now or formerly of said Anderson a distance
of 180.14 feet to a drill hole;
Thence N. 230 15' 36" W. by land now or formerly of said Anderson a distance
of 261.02 feet to a drill hole on a boulder;
Thence N. 220 37' 28" W. by land now or formerly of said Anderson a distance
of 85.91 feet to a corner;
Thence N. 710 24' 24" E. by land now or formerly of Reading Greenhouses,
Inc. a distance of 300.25 feet to a point;
Thence N. 700 55' 34" E. by land now or formerly of said Greenhouses, Inc.
a distance of 4.14 feet to a point;
Thence N. 700 55' 34" E. by land now or formerly of said Greenhouses, Inc.
a distance of 111.89 feet to a point;
Thence N. 68 37' 14" E. by land now or formerly of said Greenhouses, Inc.
a distance of 48.67 feet to a point;
Thence N. 680 30' 54" E. by land now or formerly of said Greenhouses, Inc.
a distance of 107.89 feet to a corner;
Thence S. 270 57' 46" E. along the terminus of the existing layout of
Park Avenue a distance of 7.14 feet to a point;
Thence S. 260 41' 18" E. by land now or formerly of Helge and Astrid Fransen
and land now or formerly of William S. and Katherine F. Geary, a distance of
232.98 feet to a drill hole;
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Thence S. 250 30' 43" E. by land now or formerly of said Geary and along
the terminus of the existing layout of Pine Avenue and by land now or formerly
of Richard and Walter E. Gray Trustees a distance of 204.18 feet to an iron pipe;
Thence S. 110 00' 08" W. by land now or formerly of Dana Realty, Inc, a
distance of 152.22 feet to a drill bole;
Thence S. 210 00' 46" W. by land now or formerly of said Realty a distance
of 60.30 feet to a point;
Thence S. 160 49' 59" W. by land now or formerly of said Realty a distance
of 61.52 feet to a drill hole;
Thence S. 170 47' 15" W. by land now or formerly of said Realty a distance
of 146.86 feet to an iron pipe;
Thence S. 190 24' 12" E. by land now or formerly of said Realty a distance
of 56.33 feet to a corner;
Thence N. 720 23' 01" E. by land now or formerly of said Realty a distance
of 153.00 feet to an iron pipe;
Thence S. 210 30' 59" E. along the terminus of the existing layout of
Percy Avenue a distance of 40.00 feet to an iron pipe;
Thence S. 650 33' 27" W. by land now or formerly of Francis B. and
Marjorie S. Robie a distance of 153.37 feet to a point;
Thence S. 780 52' 41" W. by land now or formerly of said Robin a distance
of 97.57 feet to a point of curvature;
Thence running by a curved line to the right having a radius of 275.83
feet by land now or formerly of said Robie a distance of 23.36 feet to a point;
Thence S. 650 33' 27" W. by land now or formerly of Barkley Development
Corporation a distance of 16.00 feet; J
Thence N. 050 49' 41" W. by land now or formerly of Dana Realty, Inc.
a distance of 144.51 feet to a corner, said point being the point of beginning
of this description.
Said parcel containing 13.8 acres more or less and more fully shown on
the plan entitled: "Plan of Land in Reading, Mass." dated June 7, 1971, by
Dana F. Perkins and Sons, Inc. recorded in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds
South District, Book 12077, Page 629; and as shown as Plat 35, Lot 37 on the
Reading Assessor's Maps.
104 voted in the affirmative
14 voted in the negative
On motion of Richard J. Ogden it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned
until 8:00 P. M. , Thursday, May 26, 1977, to meet at the Parker Junior High
School Auditorium.
Meeting adjourned at 11:22 P.M.
141 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest: .�
awre ce Drew
L-- Town Clerk