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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-27 Special Town MeetingCOMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. Officer's Return, Reading: By virtue of this Warrant, I, on 61/ notified and warned the inhabitants the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet at the place and at the time specified by posting attested copies of this Town Meeting warrant in the following public places within the Town of Reading: Precinct 1. Video Arena, 1349 Main Street J. Warren Killam School, 333 Charles Street St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill Street Precinct 2. Cumberland Farms, 305 Salem Street Registry of Motor Vehicles, 275.Salem Street JoAnn's Variety, 143 Salem Street Precinct 3. Friendly Variety Store, 245 Washington Street Reading Police Station, 67 Pleasant Street Wayside Bazaar, 107 Main Street Precinct 4. Joshua Eaton School, 365 Summer Avenue Dragon Corner Store, 206 West Street Spence Farm Market Gardens, 40 West Street Precinct 5. Reading Library, Local History Room, 64 Middlesex Ave. B & M Railroad Station, High Street Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street Precinct 6. Fire Station, 267 Woburn Street Housing for the Elderly, 1 Frank D. Tanner Drive Alice M. Barrows School, 16 Edgemont Avenue Precinct 7. Meadowbrook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street P & S Convenient Store, 287 Lowell Street Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road Precinct 8. Arthur W. Coolidge, Jr. High School, 89 Birch Meadow Drive Birch Meadow School, Arthur B. Lord Drive' Marshall's, 1342 Main Street The date of posting being not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 1992 the date set for the Special Town Meeting in this Warrant. I also caused an attested ..copy of this warrant to be pub- lished in the Reading Chronicle in the issue of CtAk_v~Q _ T ~`L ATRUECOPY. ATTEST: "a onstab of Rea ng 1UM CLEW SPECIAL TOWN MEETING (Seal) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS . April 27, 1992 Middlesex, ss. To either of the constables of the Town of Reading, Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Reading, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet at the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium, 62 Oakland Road in said Reading, on Monday, April 27, 1992, at seven-thirty o'clock in the evening, at which time and place the following ar- ticles are to be acted upon and determined exclusively by Town Meeting Members in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Home Rule Charter. ARTICLE 1 To see if the Town will vote to amend one or more of the votes taken under Article 9 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 8, 1991, and as ratified under Article 4 of the Warrant of the Special Tgwn Meeting of June 18, 1991 relating to the Fiscal Year 1992 Municipal Budget, and as further modified by the vote taken under Article 10 of the September 26, 1991 Spe- cial Town Meeting, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise and ap- propriate as the result of any such amended votes for the opera- tion of the Town and its government for FY1992, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 2 To see if the Town will vote to accept one (1) or more of the relevant sections of the law to be adopted by the, General Court providing a local option early retirement program for municipal employees and/or teachers, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Capital Improvement Program as provided for in Section 7-7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 4 To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of highway projects in accordance with Chapter 90, M.G.L. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept a gift from Nelson S. Burbank whereby an ice skating rink worth approximately $1,800,000.00 will be built upon a portion of the land owned by the Town shown as Lot 1 on Reading Assessors' Plat 171 and Lots 1 and 2 on Read- ing Assessors' Plat 170, and commonly known as the Haverhill Street Nike Base, pursuant to a lease to be entered into between the Board of Selectmen and the non-profit corporation to be or= ganized by Mr. Burbank for such purpose; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease of the aforesaid land to such non-profit organization for such purpose upon such terms and conditions as the Selectmen shall deem appropriate, including, but not limited to: a term of not less than ten (10) years with one or more five (5) or ten (10) year extension options; the pay- ment of nominal rent to the Town until such time as all construc- tion debt has been retired; no construction costs to accrue to the Town.; no encumbrances to be made on Town property; the design of the ice skating rink and parking facilities to be subject to site plan review by the Community Planning and Development Com- mission and to such other permitting provisions, including, but not limited to Conservation Commission approvals, as required by applicable provisions of bylaw and law; and further providing for _ such hours of operation, benefits to Town residents, noise and traffic controls, and such other matters as may be determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the Town, together with the grant of rights in the access way from Haverhill Street to the leased property subject to the rights of all others legally entitled thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to do all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the purpose of this vote, or take any other ac- tion with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE S To see if the Town will vote to accept the gift from A. Lawrence Doiron of all of his right, title and interest in and to the following described land which serves as the access way to what is known as the Haverhill Street Nike Base, or take any other action with respect thereto: That certain area of land situated on the EASTERLY side of Haverhill Street in Reading, Middlesex County, MA, and being shown as "Roadway to Reading Rifle and Re- volver Club" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Located in Reading, Mass. owned by Charles I. Nesmith; 1949 Scale 1 in. =.40 ft.; F.C. Emmons, Jr., Surveyor" recorded at - Article 6 (continued) Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 7591, Page 318, and on a plan entitled "Subdivision of-Land in Reading, Mass. owned by Charles I. Nesmith; January, 1954, Scale: 1 in. = 50 ft. E.R. Watson Surveyor, Read- ing, Mass." recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 57 of 1954. Said land is also shown as being situated SOUTHERLY of Lot 7. and NORTHERLY of Lot 6 on Reading Assessors' Map 167. Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to file a petition and/or approve the filing of a petition .to the General Court and/or to the appropriate State department or agency to allow the Town to make improvements to South Street from Main Street to Walnut Street at less than the State mandated pavement width and width of right-of-way using so-called Chapter 90 funds, or take any other action with respect thereto. Board of Selectmen As a Courtesy and Without Prejudice and you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting an at- tested copy thereof in at. least three (3) public places in each precinct of the Town not less than fourteen (14) days prior to April 27, 1992, the date set for the meeting in said Warrant, and to publish this Warrant in a newspaper published in the Town, or by mailing an attested copy of said Warrant to each Town Meeting Member at least fourteen (14) days prior to the time of holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at or before the time ap- pointed for said meeting. Given under our hands A TRUE COPY. ATTEST: ~therinePA Quimby Town`%)Clerk this 31st day of,-' rch, 1992. Eu fRne . Nigro, Chairman f f V~hairman Daniel A. Ensuringer, Sally ..'Hoyt, S cretary Willard J. Burditt George V. Hines SELECTMEN OF READING Signature of Constable: SPECIAL TOWN MEETING April 27, 1992 - Reading Memorial High School The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul C. Dustin at 7:40 P.M. there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Deacon Jack Fenton, St. Agnes Catholic Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Moderator advised Town Meeting Members that a notice to ask for reconsideration of Article 23 on the Annual Town Meeting war- rant had been filed by Lawrence E. Mabius, Precinct 5, and would be voted on at the next Adjourned Annual Town Meeting session on May 18, 1992. Finance Committee Chairman Richard Coco advised all Town Meeting Members that the Finance Committee will host an informational meeting on the FY93 Budget on May 14, 1992 in the Lecture Hall at Reading Memorial High School. David Nugent, Chairman of the Board of Assessors, presented the following resolution: Resolution Honoring Nils L. Nordberg WHEREAS Nils L. Nordberg has well and faithfully served the Town of Reading as a member of the Read- ing Board of Assessors for the last three years; and WHEREAS Nils L. Nordberg served as an elected Town Meeting Member from 1963 through 1991; and WHEREAS Nils L. Nordberg served on the Town Bylaw Com- mittee from 1983 through 1989; and WHEREAS Nils L. Nordberg served as Chairman of the Municipal Building Space Committee from 1984 through 1986; and WHEREAS Nils L. Nordberg served as State Representative from 1969 through 1978; and WHEREAS Nils L. Nordberg has served with efficiency, fair- ness and a competence that has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, townspeople,: oth„gg_jniln,iciRal-,.pt-f ?nd-of-_ - ficials of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; 28 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - 4/27/92 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that this Special Town Meeting, held on April 27, 1992 does extend to Nils L. Nordberg its most sincere appreciation and gratitude for such outstanding service rendered to the Town and wishes him health and success in the fu- ture; and Be It Further Resolved that this records of this Town Meeting and with the Town Seal and certified to him. Resolution be made a part of the a copy of it, suitably embossed by the Town Clerk, be presented Paul C. Dustin, Moderator Catherine A. Quimby, Town Clerk The Warrant was then partially read by Town Clerk, Catherine A. Quimby, when on motion of Eugene R. Nigro, it was voted to dis- pense with further reading of the warrant except for the Officer's Return, which was read by the Town Clerk. ARTICLE 1 On motion of Richard H. Coco, it was voted that the Town amend the appropriations made for the following line items of the Fiscal Year 1992 Municipal Budget by amending votes taken under Article 9 of the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting of April 8, 1991, and as ratified under Article 4 of the Warrant of the Special Town Meeting of June 18, 1991 relating to the Fis- cal Year 1992 Municipal Budget, and as further modified by the vote taken under Article 10 of the September 26, 1991 Special Town Meeting as follows (unless otherwise indicated the source of the appropriation remains the same): FROM: BUDGET ACCT REVISED LINE # BUDGET DESCRIPTION AMOUNT APPROP.* 18 01-031 ASSESSORS-PERS.SERV. $ 5,700 $45,836 12 01-062 COMM.DEV.GEN.DEP'T-PERS.SERV. $ 1,000 58,834 77 01-301 DPW ADMINISTRATION-PERS.SERV. $ 2,700 88,006 79 01-303 DPW HWY.MAINT.-PERS.SERV. $22,100 371,576 89 01-313 DPW PARK/FOR.-PERS.SERV. $31,500 191,350 101 01-321 SNOW/ICE CONTROL $18,400 91,600 45 01-511 HEALTH-PERS.SERV. $ 800 25,138 45 01-511 HEALTH-PERS.SERV. $ 1,000 24,138 117 01-815 UNEMPLOYMENT $41,000 85,000 122 61-400 WATER NON-PERS. EXP. $ 7,500 917,772 APPROP. SCHOOL BUS FEE $33,695 TOTAL $165,395 *Includes Reserve Fund Transfers to Date TO: BUDGET ACCT REVISED LINE # BUDGET DESCRIPTION AMOUNT APPROP.* 29 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - 4/27/92 29 01-011 SELECTMEN-NON PERS.EXP. $ 620 $ 3,770 44 01-015 GEN.SERV.-NON PERS.EXP $10,000 95,145 20 01-031 ASSESSORS-NON PERS.EXP $ 1,000 10,350 27 01-035 FINANCE-PERS.EXP. $ 3,750 246,079 33 01-041 LAW-LABOR COUNSEL $12,000 34,752 40 01-052 ELECT./REG.-NON PERS.EXP. $ 8,000 23,900 72 01-080 BUILD.MAINT.-PERS.SERV. $17,070 116,506 60 01-111 POLICE-PERS.SERV. $ 4,352 1,780,419 10 01-141 BLD.INSP.-PERS.SERV. $ 800 41,448 109 01-203 SCHOOL-TRANSPORTATION $33,695 14,429,122 87 01-312 WASTE COLL./DISP.-RECYCLING $ 6,200 1,279,504 95 01-315 EQUIP.MAINT.-PERS.SERV. $13,225 81,297 96 01-315 EQUIP.MAINT.-NON PERS.EXP. $19,600 119,531 46 01-511 HEALTH-NON PERS.EXP. $ 1,000 36,660 47 01-541 ELDER SERV.-PERS.SERV. $ 2,035 64,724 50 01-522 VETERANS AID $ 9,400 31,400 114 01-710 DEBT SERVICE $ 148 1,635,173 119 01-819 MEDICARE/SOC.SEC. $15,000 144,900 121 61-400 WATER - PERS.SERV. $ 7,500 $455,026 $165,395 *Includes Reserve Fund Transfers to Date ARTICLE 2 On motion of Sally M. Hoyt, it was voted that the subject matter of Article 2 be tabled. ARTICLE 3 On motion of Eugene R. Nigro it was voted that the subject matter of Article 3 be tabled. ARTICLE 4(a) On motion of Daniel A. Ensminger, it was voted that the Town appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Seventy- Nine and 91/100 ($279.91) Dollars by borrowing under MGL Chapter 90, Account 33272, or any other enabling chapter in anticipation of State reimbursement and appropriate said sum for the purpose of highway projects in accordance with Chapter 90 of the Mas- sachusetts General Laws. ARTICLE 4(b) On motion of Daniel A. Ensminger, it was voted that the Town appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Thirty- Seven Thousand Fifty-Four and 15/100 ($237,054.15) Dollars by borrowing under MGL Chapter 90 Accounts 31846, 32228, 32636, 33020, the balance of 33020, and a portion of 33272, or any other enabling chapter in anticipation of State reimbursement and ap- propriate said sum for the purpose of highway projects in accor- dance with Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws. 30 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - 4/27/92 Selectman George V. Hines moved Article 5 at 8:15 p.m. and _ presented a half-hour report on the Siting Committees findings. This was followed by a presentation given by Mr. Nelson Burbank and his attorney, C. Bradley Latham. Additional reports were presented by the Finance Committee, Land Bank Committee, and Conservation Commission. Town Meeting Member Marlene Cohen, Precinct 2, spoke in opposi- tion on behalf of the Haverhill Street/Timberneck Drive resi- dents. Nancy Eaton; President of the Reading Rifle & Revolver Club was allowed the opportunity to present her club's statement in op- position to this Article. Town Meeting Member Carol Lyons, Precinct 3, presented and read the following statement on behalf of the Ipswich River Watershed Association, Inc.: To the Reading Special Town Meeting: The Ipswich River Watershed Association recognizing the impor- tance of maintaining the health of the Ipswich River through its tributaries has this past year, engaged in cataloging the plant - and animal populations in the North and South Cedar Swamp. Both areas have been recognized by the State as locations of uncommon plant communities, such as Black Ash. The Blue Spotted Salamander, a species on the State list of Special.Concern, is also found in these areas and their environs. Why are we concerned about salamanders? Because their habitat directly affects the water quality and quantity in the Ipswich River basin. The plants and animals which live along the margins of the river, its tributaries, and marsh lands are indicators of the health of the entire system. This system is the direct provider of drinking water for over four hundred thousand Essex County residents. The cities which pump water from the river in- clude: Lynn, Peabody, Salem and Beverly. Many of your neighbors along the river are presently reviewing and implementing strong watershed protective by-laws in an ongo- ing effort to insure that this vital shared resource will remain healthy for all. Wilmington recently voted against a proposal which would have placed a sewer line along Lubbers Brook, an upstream tributary of the Ipswich. Tonight we urge you to consider your role in protecting Reading's part of the Ipswich River arid_ its _~tributAry: _--the-D R? V,er .and-._.. J Bear Meadow Brook. The Ipswich River wa-tershed is a finite resource. Our organization's water monitoring is proving that this is a system stressed from overdevelopment. We ask that you 31 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - 4/27/92 refrain from a premature decision in the siting of a structure at 317 Haverhill Street without a complete review of its potential impact on the sensitive watershed areas around it. Respectfully, Peg Lawrence, President Following the Ipswich River Watershed Association presentation, Haverhill Street immediate abutters David Ma.illett and Arthur O'Brien (#311) presented their statements in opposition to the project. The text of Mr. O'Brien's remarks is as follows: "I am the abutter to the south of the access roadway to the Dike Site and, as such, I and my family are the most likely to suffer adverse impact from this article. We came to this property in 1964 mainly because of the benefits a rural environment offered our children. This is the only home they have really known. Over the years I have tried to give something back to the Town through volunteer service:. some 10 years as a Town Meeting Member 6 years on the Finance Committee 2 years on the Zoning Board of Appeals The Board of Appeals experience is the most relevant here since zoning is of prime concern. Based on my experience and a careful reading of the Zoning By- Laws, it is my opinion--an opinion concurred in by counsel--that the Town's immunity from its own Zoning By-Laws does not and can not pass to a commercial operation. Further, the proposed usage violates restrictions on residential zone usage in several areas, none of which are permitted: - place of assembly - retail sales - consumer services It is doubtful that compelling arguments exist that would support a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals to permit one, let alone all, of those uses in a residential zone. That leaves spot zoning, a dastardly device contrary to the pur- pose of the Zoning By-Law. Another area of concern involves the orderly and safe flow of traffic to and from the access roadway: - The study report indicates., that ;%ight d, staA,e>_may_he_,rl Ze to._ _ the minimum and that there is-a~slight bend, in Haverhill Street south of the site. 32 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - 4/27/92 - That bend is anything but slight and is a primary factor in sight distance reduction. It was also a factor when a van crashed through our fence and hit our son Gary who was working on the lawn and to the totaling of our son Kevin's car parked on the grass lip outside the fence. The scary part here is the fact that I was working under that car less than 5 minutes before the crash. Our neighbor's fence (#321) was knocked down so many times it was left in disrepair. - The Chief of Police has reported that there is definitely a problem in exiting the roadway onto Haverhill Street and that the sight distance is not adequate for vehicles to turn in a southerly direction in a safe manner. He further suggests widen- ing of the entrance way. This situation raises several questions: - Will land takings be necessary to moderate the bend in Haverhill Street? - Will a line of sight easement be sought over our property? Will such an easement cause the removal or severe pruning of our trees and shrubs? Will such an easement preclude parking in our driveway? Will the entry way be widened? Will our property be taken for this purpose? Who will provide answers to these questions--and when? As to the access road itself, unless and until the grantor under Article 6 can establish an indisputable right in title, we will maintain our right in ownership and will act accordingly. Finally, on a personal note, I am a giver not a taker. I have given time and effort to the Town. I want to take nothing from the Town. By the same token, I want the Town to take nothing from me or my family--not land, not landscape, not parking, not our lifestyle. I urge you to vote No on Article 5." Arthur E. O'Brien 311 Haverhill Street General discussion commenced at 10:00 p.m. and continued for ap- proximately two hours. Two amendments were offered and failed and several attempts to "move the question" failed. The two-hour discussion allowed thirty 'own Meet inq,_ Memb~,r _ t~~ ask c rect_ _ questions, all of which were responded -to by staff or the petitioner. 33 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - 4/27/92 ARTICLE 5 On motion of George V. Hines it was voted that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept a gift from Nel- son S. Burbank whereby an ice skating rink worth approximately $1,800,000.00 will be built upon a portion of the land owned by the Town shown as Lot 1 on Reading Assessors' Plat 171 and Lots 1 and 2 on Reading Assessors' Plat 170, and commonly known as the Haverhill Street Nike Base, pursuant to a lease to be entered into between the Board of Selectmen and the non-profit corpora- tion to be organized by Mr. Burbank for such purpose; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease of the aforesaid land to such non-profit organization for such purpose upon such terms and conditions as the Selectmen shall deem ap- propriate, including, but not limited to: a term of not less than ten (10) years with one or more five (5) or ten (10) year exten- sion options; the payment of nominal rent to the Town until such time as all construction debt has been retired; no construction costs to accrue to the Town; no encumbrances to be made on Town property; the design of the ice skating rink and parking facilities to be subject to site plan review by the Community Planning and Development Commission and to such other permitting provisions, including, but not limited to Conservation commission approvals, as required by applicable provisions of bylaw and law; and further providing for such hours of operation, benefits to Town residents, noise and traffic controls, and such other mat- ters as may be determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the Town, together with the grant of rights in the access way from Haverhill Street to the leased property sub- ject to the rights of all others legally entitled thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to do all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the purpose of this vote. 120 voted in the affirmative 48 voted in the negative Mr. Francis Keane, Precinct 6, immediately moved for reconsidera- tion of Article 5. The motion was seconded by voice and the Moderator explained the process of reconsideration, advising the members that reconsideration would be the first order of business when they convened on April 30, 1992. On motion of Eugene R. Nigro, it was voted that this Special Town Meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30' p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 1992 in the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium. Meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. 180'Town` Meeting Members were present. A true copy. Attest: atherine A. Quimby Town Clerk 34 ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SECOND BUSINESS SESSION April 30, 1992 - Reading Memorial High School The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul C. Dustin at 7:45 P.M., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Anthony Rickley, Town Meeting Member, Precinct 2, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Moderator advised Town Meeting that reconsideration of Ar- ticle 5 was the first order of business. Francis M. Keane, Precinct 6, mover of reconsideration for Ar- ticle 5, was not present. The motion to reconsider Article 5 was voted in the negative. 23 voted in the affirmative 113 voted in the negative George Hines moved Article 6 and then Benjamin E. Nichols, Precinct 3 and Chairman of the Land Bank Committee presented the following report: "Recommend 3-0-0, subject to legal clearance - of title of in- dividual ownership by the grantor. Various questions arise even though the Town has received a deed from the grantor. The grantor may be the sole surviving heir of the owner of the land many years ago, but it still might be pos- sible that some of the rights of the original owner were given, or sold, to various other individuals some years ago. We believe the information should be shown to the attorneys for the abutters to this access road, so they may also give their opinion of the legal clearance of the rights, title and interest of the current grantor. Sometimes a little history of Town Meetings is valuable. At the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting on April 15, 1967, note this was 1967--25 years ago, under Article 3 it was moved and voted that the Board of Selectmen were instructed to effect a survey of the so-called Haverhill Street Nike Site so as to provide a defini- tive description of said property as it existed at that date in sufficient detail to permit the Town Counsel to detperiittri he what easements or rights-of-way are necessary to provi;de"unencumbered access to the area--and provide a written report%,of 'siich',''a. `bons at the next Special Town Meeting. Your Land Bank Committee has researched this probiemi through all the Town Reports from that year until the current.;., book, and nowhere can a report be found. 35 ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - 4/30/92 The Land Bank Committee recommendations stand at 3-0 for acquir- ing this access way only after all the legal questions have been resolved. Thank you." The Land Bank Committee ARTICLE 6 On motion of George V. Hines, it was voted that the Town accept the gift from A. Lawrence Doiron of all of his right, title and interest in and to the following,described land which serves as the access way to what is known as~the Haverhill Street Nike Base: That certain area of land situated on the EASTERLY side of Haverhill Street in Reading, Middlesex County, MA, and being shown as "Roadway to Reading Rifle and Re- volver Club" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land Located in Reading, Mass. owned by Charles I. Nesmith; 1949 Scale 1 in. = 40 ft.; F.C. Emmons, Jr., Surveyor" recorded at Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 7591, Page 318, and on a plan entitled "Subdivision of Land in Reading, Mass. owned by Charles I. Nesmith; January, 1954, Scale: 1 in. = 50 ft. E.R. Watson Surveyor, Read- ing, Mass." recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 57 of 1954. Said land is also shown as being situated SOUTHERLY of Lot 7 and NORTHERLY of Lot 6 on Reading Assessors' Map 167. ARTICLE 7 On motion of William E. Locke, Precinct 4, it was voted.that the Town file a petition.and/or approve the filing of a petition to the General Court and/or to the appropriate State department or agency to allow the Town to make improvements to South Street from Main Street to Walnut Street, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 15C (the Scenic Roads Act), at less than the State mandated pavement width and width of right-of-way using Chapter 90 funds. 120 voted in the affirmative 18 voted in the negative No motion was made to take Article 3 from the table. No motion was made to take Article 2 from the table. On motion of Eugene R. Nigro, it was voted that this Town Meeting stand adjourned sine die. 36 ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 4/30/92 Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. 154 Town Meeting Members were present. A true co\py;.',.',kt,test: Catherine A. Quimby Town Clerk 37