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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
~~ 6 PARK ROW
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 3
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$18,987,237 to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town departments, as further described
below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 1997, and to transfer funds from the
following accounts:
Raise from Taxation
Transfer from Available Funds
Wetlands Protection Act
Ambulance Fees
Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Electric Department
Total
$17,619,085
7,500
205,000
324,389
367,144
464,119
$18,987,237
ARTICLE 3 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate $17,666,089.40 and to transfer from available funds
$1,388,110 to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town departments, as further described
below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 1997.
Raise from Taxation
$17,666,089.40
Transfer from Available Funds
Wetlands Protection Act
Ambulance Fees
Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Electric Department
Total
7,500.00
205,000.00
336,329.00
375,902.00
463,379.00
$19,054,199.40
Article 3 - Page 2
Selectmen
Other Expenses
Total
84,390.00
84,390.00
Town Manager
Personal Services 151,879.00
Other Expenses 37,952.00
Capital Outlay 350.00
Total 190,181.00
DatalFinance
Personal Services 329,586.50
Other Expenses 109,500.00
Capital Outlay 3,000.00
Total 442,086.50
Accountant
Personal Services 72,331.00
Other Expenses 19,245.00
Total 91,576.00
Assessor
Personal Services 97,338.00
Other Expenses 60,379.00
Capital Outlay 1,400.00
Total 159,117.00
Town Clerk
Personal Services 86,455.00
Other Expenses 21,316.00
Total 107,771.00
Conservation
Personal Services 45,854.00
Other Expenses 2,550.00
Total 48,404.00
Planning Board
Personal Services 81,842.00
Other Expenses 4,650.00
Capital Outlay 1,850.00
Total 88,342.00
Article 3 Page 3
Board of Appeals
Personal Services 5,000.00
Other Expenses 400.00
Total 5,400.00
Committees
Personal Services 1,100.00
Other Expenses 32,225.00
Total 33,325.00
MBC
Personal Services 15,200.00
Other Expenses 1,850.00
Total 17,050.00
Police
Personal Services 1,698,118.00
Other Expenses 162,035.00
Capital Outlay 105,000.00
Total 1,965,153.00
Fire
Personal Services 1,540,275.00
Other Expenses 205,940.00
Capital Outlay 22,000.00
Total 1,768,215.00
EMS
Personal Services 40,000.00
Other Expenses 97,700.00
Capital Outlay 6,000.00
Total 143,700.00
Building Inspector
Personal Services 194,163.00
Other Expenses 10,846.00
Total 205,009.00
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MEMA
Personal Services 2,000.00
Other Expenses 19,000.00
Capital Outlay 2,500.00
Total 23,500.00
Engineering
Personal Services 101,121.00
Other Expenses 11,325.00
Total 112,446.00
DPW
Personal Services 583,322.00
Other Expenses 1,318,445.00
Capital Outlay 26,000.00
Total 1,927,767.00
Winter Maintenance
Personal Services 77,360.00
Other Expenses 110,778.00
Capital Outlay 2.00
Total 188,140.00
Airport
Personal Services 2,000.00
Other Expenses 5,000.00
Total 7,000.00
Wastewater
Personal Services 493,056.00
Other Expenses 636,243.00
Capital Outlay 51,900.00
Internal Services 375,902.00
Total 1,557,101.00
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Water
Personal Services 404,895.60
Other Expenses 465,430.30
Capital Outlay 19,600.00
Debt 314,430.00
Internal Services 336,329.00
Total 1,540,684.90
Health
Personal Services 60,312.00
Other Expenses 24,767.00
Total 85,079.00
Right to Know
Personal Services 3,000.00
Other Expenses 400.00
Total 3,400.00
Council on Aging
Personal Services 134,710.00
Other Expenses 53,333.00
Total 188,043.00
Veterans Services
Personal Services 28,339.00
Other Expenses 22,350.00
Total 50,689.00
Social Services
Personal Services 20,251.00
Other Expenses 16,962.00
Total 37,213.00
Library
Personal Services 229,146.00
Other Expenses 138,905.00
Total 368,051.00
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ParksIRecreation
Personal Services 77,480.00
Other Expenses 29,825.00
Capital Outlay 5,000.00
Total 112,305.00
Insurance
Town Insurance 372,000.00
Employee Benefits 3,594,689.00
Total 3,966,689.00
Debt
Principal 1,300,000.00
Interest 1,818,372.00
Total 3,118,372.00
Reserve Fund 400,000.00
Revaluation 18,000.00
TOTAL 19,054,199.40
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Hel~n P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 4
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$19,919,621 to defray the expenses of the Mansfield Public School System for the ensuing 12-
month period beginning July 1, 1997 as follows:
Salaries
Goods and Services
Total
$15,875,245
4,044,376
$19,919,621
or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: School Committee
ARTICLE 4 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate $19,819,621 to defray the General Fund expenses
of the Mansfield Public School System for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 1997 as
follows:
Salaries
Goods and Services
Total
$15,884,490
3,935,131
$19,819,621
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 5
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$10,101 to defray the expenses of the Southeastern Regional School District for the ensuing 12-
month period beginning July 1, 1997, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 5 -Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate $4,619 to defray the expenses of the Southeastern
Regional School District for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 1997.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
~lOW~~~.e\X 6 PARK. ROW
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 6
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$15,000 for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Health
ARTICLE 6 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $7,500'" for a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
"'Amendment Voted favorably on a majority show of hands vote
Main motion as amended Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
3!~~ 6 PARK ROW
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 6
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$15,000 for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Health
ARTICLE 6 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $7,500* for a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
*Amendment Voted favorably on a majority show of hands vote
Main motion as amended Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 8
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available funds the sum of $153,000 for small
sewer extensions on Tremont Street, and further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $98,000 under M.G.L. Chapter
44, Section 8(15) as amended, and charge betterments for this $98,000, and to transfer the sum of
$55,000 from available funds to the Small Sewer Extension Reserve, or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 8 - Vote
Move the Town vote to appropriate from available funds $180,000 for small sewer extensions on
Tremont Street, and further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $115,200 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 8(15)
as amended, and charge betterments for this $115,200, and to transfer the sum of $64,800 from
the following accounts to the Small Sewer Extension Reserve:
· $22,903.09 from Sewer Connection Special Revenue;
· $1,487.10 from Wastewater Treatment Plant Reserve for Appropriation; and
· $40,409.81 from Free Cash
Voted favorably on a standing vote count 194 in favor 4 opposed
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
IMlWjfltf~tf~~1 6 PARK ROW
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 9
To see if the Town will approve a petition to the General Court for a special law providing for the
layout and acceptance of certain ways by the Town which would state substantially as follows:
An Act Providing for the Layout Out and Acceptance of Certain Ways by the Town of Mansfield
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the
authority of the same as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of
Mansfield is hereby authorized to layout and accept as public ways any of the ways listed in a
document on file with the Town Clerk on the issue of the laying out and acceptance as public
ways so listed within nine months of the enactment of this legislation at which time interested
persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard. Within twenty-one days after said hearing, the
Planning Board shall submit a communication to the Board of Selectmen with its recommendation
as to which ways in said document should be laid out and accepted as public ways by the Town of
Mansfield.
The communication from the Planning Board shall be referred to the Board of Selectmen for the
sole purpose of considering the proposal to layout and accept as public ways the ways so listed.
Within forty-five days of such referral, the Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing on said
proposal.
At least fourteen days prior to the public hearing by the Board of Selectmen, written notice of the
intention of the Town to layout and accept as a public way and the intention to hold a public
hearing thereon shall be sent to the owners of land abutting or being a part of the ways so listed.
In addition, notice of the Town's intention to layout and accept as public ways those ways so
listed shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town once in each of two
successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than fourteen days prior to such hearing.
Such notice shall also be posted in a conspicuous place in the Town Hall for a period of not less
than fourteen days prior to such hearing.
The Board of Selectmen shall within fourteen days of the public hearing vote as to which ways so
listed should and should not be laid out and accepted as public ways by the Town of Mansfield.
The Town Meeting may then vote to adopt, amend or reject the proposal to layout and accept as
public ways any or all of the ways listed.
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If the Town Meeting approves the vote by a two-thirds vote of the Town Meeting, the ways
contained in the final proposal shall be considered laid out and shall be accepted as public ways.
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 9 - Vote
Move the Town vote to approve a petition to the General Court for a special law providing for
the layout and acceptance of certain ways by the Town which would state substantially as follows:
An Act Providing for the Layout Out and Acceptance of Certain Ways by the Town of Mansfield
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the
authority of the same as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of
Mansfield is hereby authorized to layout and accept as public ways any of the ways listed in a
document on file with the Town Clerk on the issue of the laying out and acceptance as public
ways so listed within nine months of the enactment of this legislation at which time interested
persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard. Within twenty-one days after said hearing, the
Planning Board shall submit a communication to the Board of Selectmen with its recommendation
as to which ways in said document should be laid out and accepted as public ways by the Town of
Mansfield.
The communication from the Planning Board shall be referred to the Board of Selectmen for the
sole purpose of considering the proposal to layout and accept as public ways the ways so listed.
Within forty-five days of such referral, the Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing on said
proposal.
At least fourteen days prior to the public hearing by the Board of Selectmen, written notice of the
intention of the Town to layout and accept as a public way and the intention to hold a public
hearing thereon shall be sent to the owners of land abutting or being a part of the ways so listed.
In addition, notice of the Town's intention to layout and accept as public ways those ways so
listed shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town once in each of two
successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than fourteen days prior to such hearing.
Such notice shall also be posted in a conspicuous place in the Town Hall for a period of not less
than fourteen days prior to such hearing.
The Board of Selectmen shall within fourteen days of the public hearing vote as to which ways so
listed should and should not be laid out and accepted as public ways by the Town of Mansfield.
The Town Meeting may then vote to adopt, amend or reject the proposal to layout and accept as
public ways any or all of the ways listed.
If the Town Meeting approves the vote by a two-thirds vote of the Town Meeting, the ways
contained in the final proposal shall be considered laid out and shall be accepted as public ways.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
~~ 6 PARK ROW
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 7
To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Laws Section 4 of Chapter 73 of
the Acts of 1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988 which allows an additional real
estate tax exemption of fifty percent (50%) on Clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37A,
41 C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Assessors
ARTICLE 7 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept Massachusetts General Laws Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts
of 1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988 which allows an additional real estate tax
exemption of fifty percent (50%) on Clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37A, 41C of
Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 10
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of
money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Engineering Department, or take any
action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 10 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate from available funds $275,000 to rehabilitate Fulton
Pond Dam, including replacement of the spillway, reconstruction of the earthen dike, and
installation of a toe drain.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
~~~ 6 PARK ROW
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 12
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of
money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Conservation Commission,
Library/Council on Aging, and Planning Department, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 12 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate from available funds $60,000 for various Capital
Improvements Projects as follows:
. $10,000 to repair/replace roofing materials on the Library/COA building;
. $25,000 for conservation land acquisition for the Conservation Commission; and
. $25,000 for the Plymouth Street Recreation Area to complete four (4) regulation tennis courts
and the tot-lot site work and play equipment.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
HELEN P. CHRIS~AN, TOWN CLERK
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
W~ 6 PARK ROW
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of
money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Fire Department and Highway
Department, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 13 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate from available funds $168,000 for various Capital
Improvements Projects as follows:
. $37,000 for the final payment on a street sweeper;
. $27,500 for a three-quarter ton 4-wheel drive pickup truck with a plow;
. $30,000 for a 4x4 tractor equipped with an II-foot mowing deck;
. $16,000 partial payment on a one-ton dump truck equipped with a plow; and
. $7,500 for a generator for the North Main Street Fire Station and
. $50,000 for the replacement ofladder truck #1 to be placed into a capital account.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 15
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of
money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Treasurer's Office, or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 15 -Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate from available funds $10,000 for a Capital
Improvements Project for the Treasurer's Office to purchase a document processor to assist in
processing payments made to the Treasurer's Office.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 18
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Mansfield School Committee, under the provisions
ofM.G.L., Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to continue the Transportation Revolving Account
and to authorize expenditures of $187,142 from said account during FY1998, for the purpose of
defraying the cost of various transportation related activities, or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: School Committee
ARTICLE 18 - Vote
Move the Town vote to authorize the Mansfield School Committee, under the provisions of
M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53 E 1/2, to transfer the FY97 Ending Balance from the
Transportation Revolving Account to an account established under M.G.L. Ch 71, S.47.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
SO West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 19
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Mansfield School Committee, under the provisions
of M.G.L., Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to continue the Special Education Revolving
Account and to authorize expenditures of $32,000 from said account during FY1998, for the
purpose of defraying the cost of various special education related activities, or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: School Committee
ARTICLE 19 - Vote
Move the Town vote to authorize the Mansfield School Committee, under the provisions of
M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53 E 1/2, to transfer the FY97 Ending Balance from Special
Education Revolving Account to an account established under M.G.L Ch. 71, S.71.E.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 20
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Mansfield School Committee, under the provisions
of M.G.L., Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to continue the Rental of Property Revolving
Account and to authorize expenditures of $914 from said account during FY1998, for the
purpose of defraying the cost of various rental related activities, or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: School Committee
ARTICLE 20 - Vote
Move the Town vote to authorize the Mansfield School Committee, under the provisions of
M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53 E 1/2, to transfer the FY97 Ending Balance from the Rental of
Property Revolving Account to an account established under M.G.L Ch 71, S.71.E.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 21
To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 60, Section 3C, to
authorize the creation of a Local Education Fund, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: School Committee
ARTICLE 21 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 60, Section 3C, to authorize
the creation of a Local Education Fund.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 26
To see if the Town will vote to accept a strip ofland known as Parcel A to the west of Piasecki
Drive as shown on the "As-Built Plan of Piasecki Drive, Section 0+0 to End" prepared by
Hutchins- Trowbridge Associates, dated February 8, 1990 and to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in the land as may be
necessary or appropriate to complete the taking of the above referenced public way, or take any
action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 26 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept a strip of land known as Parcel A to the west of Piasecki Drive as
shown on the "As-Built Plan of Piasecki Drive, Section 0+0 to End" prepared by Hutchins-
Trowbridge Associates, dated February 8, 1990 and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in the land as may be necessary or
appropriate to complete the taking of the above referenced public way.
Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
. '; , Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 27
To see if the Town will vote to acquire a parcel of land known as the George Fram Family
Cemetery located on the west side of Bird Road and abutted by land N/F of Michaelson as
described in a deed from Bird Road, Inc., to the Town of Mansfield and an easement for access
on foot over Parcel B as shown on a Plan of Land titled George Fram Estates by RIM
Engineering dated May 10, 1996, last revised July 17, 1996, and to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain a fee interest in the land described
above and in said deed, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 27 - Vote
Move the Town vote to acquire a parcel of land known as the George Fram Family Cemetery
located on the west side of Bird Road and abutted by land N/F of Michaelson as described in a
deed from Bird Road, Inc., to the Town of Mansfield and an easement for access on foot over
Parcel B as shown on a Plan of Land titled George Fram Estates by RIM Engineering dated May
10, 1996, last revised July 17, 1996, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift,
purchase, or eminent domain a fee interest in the land described above and in said deed.
Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 28
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to
amend Section 4.0 Intensity Regulations, paragraph 4.1.4 by adding the following:
a)
The limitation on height of buildings and structures shall not apply in any district to spire,
domes, steeples, radio towers, chimneys, broadcasting and television antennas, bulkheads,
cooling towers, ventilators-- when the preceding are accessory and subordinate to the
primary use--and other appurtenances or ornamental features usually carried above the
roof, which features are in no way used for living purposes, nor to farm buildings,
churches, municipal, or institutional buildings, except as all structures located in airport
approach zones are restricted as provided in Section 4.6.
The height of wireless communications towers as described in Section 3.6.7 of this
by-law shall be restricted as provided in Section 3.6.7.
b) and to see if the town will vote to amend Section 3.6 "Industrial Uses" of the "Schedule of
Principal Use Regulations" by adding the following new use:
3.6 INDUSTRIAL USES
3.6.7 Wireless Communication Facility N N N N
RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS DISTRICTS DISTRICTS
1 2 3 R 1 2 3 1 2 3 SPA
NNN
SNN Y
c) and to add a new section to the Zoning By-Law titled "3.6.7 Wireless Communication
Towers" as follows:
"Section 3.6.7 Wireless Communication Towers"
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3.6.7.1
Purpose
The purpose of these regulations include: minimizing adverse impacts of wireless communications
towers, and antennas on adjacent properties and residential neighborhoods; minimizing the overall
number and height.of such facilities to only what is essential, and promoting shared use of existing
facilities to reduce the need for new facilities. This section does not apply to satellite dishes and
antennas for residential use.
3.6.7.2 General Requirements
3.6.7.2.1 No wireless communications facility, which shall include monopoles, or antenna,
shall be erected or installed except in compliance with the provisions of this Section. In all cases,
a Special Permit is required from the Planning Board (the "Board"). Section 5.5 Special Permits
of these By-Laws shall apply to these applications. Any proposed extension in the height,
addition of cells, antenna or panels, or construction of a new or replacement of a facility shall be
subject to a new application for a Special Permit.
3.6.7.2.2 Only free-standing monopoles, with associated antenna and/or panels are allowed
as specified in Section 3.6.7.4 below. Lattice style towers and similar facilities requiring three or
more legs and/or guy wires for support are not allowed.
3.6.7.2.3 Wireless communications facilities shall be located in the Industrial 1 zorung
district and shall be suitably screened from abutters and residential neighborhoods.
3.6.7.2.4 Where approval involves a free-standing monopole owned or controlled by the
applicant, approval of radiolink equipment shall be conditioned upon the agreement of the
applicant to reasonably cooperate with other wireless communications services providers in
permitting collocation of antennas on such structure on commercially reasonable terms, unless: (a)
there are structural or other limitations which make it unfeasible to accommodate the proposed
facility: or (b) the proposed facility would interfere with the wireless communications of one or
more existing occupants at the site, including the applicant.
3.6.7.2.5 Structures shall be removed within one (1) year of cessation of use. Annual
certification demonstrating continuing compliance with the standards of the Federal
Communications Commission, Federal Aviation Administration and the American National
Standards Institute and required maintenance shall be filed with the Inspector of Buildings by the
Special Permit holder.
3.6.7.3 Application Process
3.6.7.3.1 All applications for wireless communications facilities, antenna or satellite dishes
shall be made and filed on the applicable application form in compliance with the Mansfield
Special Permit Application Instructions. For an application to be considered complete, all the
requirements identified in Section 5.5 Special Permits must be submitted, in addition to the
following requirements.
3.6.7.3.2
A locus plan at a scale of 1" -1000' .
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3.6.7.3.3 A color photograph or rendition of the proposed monopoly with its antenna and/or
panels. A rendition shall also be prepared illustrating a view of the monopole, or antenna from
the nearest street or streets.
3.6.7.3.4
The following information prepared by one or more professional engineers:
a) description of the monopole and the technical, economic and other reasons for the
proposed location, height and design.
b) confirmation that the monopole complies with all applicable Federal and State standards.
c) a description of the capacity of the monopole including the number and type of panels,
antenna and/or transmitter receivers that it can accommodate and the basis for these
calculations.
d) a complete set of construction documents showing the proposed method of installation.
e) a copy of the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions, ifany.
t) a diagram to scale showing the location of the antenna, property and setback lines,
easements, power lines, all structures and the distances from all residential zoning districts
and the nearest residential structures.
3.6.7.3.5 If applicable, a written statement that the proposed facility complies with, or is
exempt from applicable regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission and the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
3.6.7.3.6
The applicable review and advertising fees as may be amended.
3.6.7.4
Design Guidelines
3.6.7.4.1 The following guidelines shall be used when preparing plans for the siting and
construction of all wireless communications towers.
3.6.7.4.2 All monopoles shall be designed to be constructed at the mInImUm height
necessary to accommodate the anticipated and future use. The setback of a monopole from the
property line of the lot on which it is located shall be at least equal to the height of the monopole.
3.6.7.4.3 No monopole, or attached accessory antenna on a monopole, shall exceed ninety
(90) feet in height as measured from ground level at the base of the pole. No monopole shall be
constructed which requires guy wires. Monopoles shall not be located on buildings.
3.6.7.4.4 Antenna or dishes located on non-residential buildings shall not exceed twenty(20)
feet in height above the roof-line of the structure.
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3.6.7.4.5 All wireless communications facilities shall be sited in such a manner that the view
of the facility from adjacent abutters, residential neighbors and other areas of Town shall be as
limited as possible. All monopoles shall be painted or otherwise colored so they will blend in with
the landscape or the structure on which they are located. A different coloring scheme shall be
used to blend the structure with the landscape below and above the tree or building line.
3.6.7.4.6 Antenna shall be situated on or attached to a structure in such a manner that they
are screened, preferably not being visible from abutting streets. Antenna shall be located on the
landscape in such a manner so as to minimize visibility from abutting streets and residences and to
limit the need to remove existing vegetation. All equipment shall be colored, molded and/or
installed to blend into the structure and/or the landscape.
Landscaping shall be required to screen as much of the antenna support structure
as possible, the fence surrounding the antenna support structure, and any other ground level
features (such as a building). Existing on-site vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent
practicable. A combination of existing/native vegetation, natural topography, manmade features
such as berms, walls, decorative fences and any other features can be used instead of landscaping
if those features achieve the same degree of screening as the required landscaping.
3.6.7.4.7 Wireless communications towers shall be designed to accommodate the maximum
number of users technologically practical. The intent of this requirement is to reduce the number
of facilities which will be required to be located within the community.
The shared use of existing antenna support structures and approved antenna support structure
sites shall be preferred to the construction of such new facilities. New antenna support structures
must be constructed to support a minimum of two (2) antenna arrays from two (2) antenna system
providers or users. The Planning Department shall maintain an inventory of its existing towers,
including specific information about the location, height, and design of each tower. The Town
may share such information with other persons, organizations or governmental authorities seeking
to locate antennas within the Town.
An applicant for a new monopole structure shall submit a report inventorying existing nearby
antenna support structures and antenna sites documenting why the existing structures cannot
accommodate the applicants antenna requirements. In the case of collocation associated with
previous approvals under this bylaw, the pro-rata reimbursement to the initial applicant from the
future provider shall not exceed fifty-five percent (55%) of the original cost for construction of
the antenna support structure.
No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Planning Board that no existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant's
proposed antenna. Evidence submitted to demonstrate that no existing tower or structure can
accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna may consist of any of the following:
a) No existing towers or structures are located within the geographic area
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required to meet applicant's engineering requirements.
b) Existing towers or structures are not of sufficient height to meet applicant's
engineering requirements.
c) Existing towers or structures do not have sufficient structural strength to
support applicant's proposed antenna and related equipment and cannot be
reinforced to provide sufficient structural strength.
d) The applicant's proposed antenna would cause electromagnetic interference
with the antenna on the existing towers or structures, or the antenna on the
existing towers or structures would cause interference with the applicant's
proposed antenna.
e) the fees or costs required to share an existing tower or structure or to
adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing are unreasonable. Costs below new
tower development are presumed reasonable.
f) property owners or owners of existing towers or structures are unwilling to
accommodate the applicant's needs.
g) the applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render
existing towers and structures unsuitable.
3.6.7.4.8 An applicant proposing a wireless communications tower shall prove to the
satisfaction of the Board that the visual, economic and aesthetic impacts of the facility on
residential abutters will be minimal. Further, the monopole shall be located a minimum of 500 feet
from the nearest residential structure.
3.6.7.4.9 Fencing shall be provided to control access to wireless communications facilities
and shall be compatible with the scenic character of the Town and shall not be of razor wire.
3.6.7.4.10 There shall be no signs, except for announcement signs, no trespassing signs and a
required sign giving the phone number where the owner can be reached on a twenty-four (24)
hour basis. All signs shall conform with the Sign By-Law (Section 4.7 of the Mansfield Zoning
By-Laws).
3.6.7.4.11 Night lighting of towers shall be prohibited unless required by the Federal Aviation
Administration. Lighting shall be limited to that needed for emergencies and/or as required by the
FAA.
3.6.7.4.12 There shall be a minimum of one (1) parking space for each facility, to be used in
connection with the maintenance of the site, and not to be used for the permanent storage of
vehicles or other equipment.
3.6.7.5 Special Permit Review
3.6.7.5.1 Applications for Special Permits shall be approved or approved with conditions If the
petitioner can fulfill the requirements of this section and Section 5.5 to the satisfaction of the
Board.
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3.6.7.5.2 Applications for Special Permits may be denied if the petitioner cannot fulfill or address
the requirements of these regulations to the satisfaction of the Board.
3.6.7.5.3 When considering an application for a wireless communication tower, the Board shall
place great emphasis on the proximity of the facility to residential dwellings and its impact on
these residences. New facilities shall only be considered after a finding that existing (or previously
approved) facilities cannot accommodate the proposed use(s).
3.6.7.5.4 When considering an application for an antenna or dish proposed to be placed on an
existing structure, the Board shall place great emphasis on the visual impact of the unit from the
abutting neighborhoods and street(s).
or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 28 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 4.0 Intensity Regulations, paragraph 4.1.4 by adding the following:
a) The limitation on height of buildings and structures shall not apply in any district to spire,
domes, steeples, radio towers, chimneys, broadcasting and television antennas, bulkheads,
cooling towers, ventilators-- when the preceding are accessory and subordinate to the
primary use--and other appurtenances or ornamental features usually carried above the
roof, which features are in no way used for living purposes, not to farm buildings,
churches, municipal, or institutional buildings, except as all structures located in airport
approach zones are restricted as provided in Section 4.6.
The height of wireless communications towers as described in Section 3.6.7 of this by-law
shall be restricted as provided in Section 3.6.7.
b) and to see if the town will vote to amend Section 3.6 "Industrial Uses" of the "Schedule of
Principal Use Regulations" by adding the following new use:
RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS DISTRICTS DISTRICTS
1 2 3 R 1 2 3 1 2 3 SPA
3.6 INDUSTRIAL USES
3.6.7 Wireless Communication Facility N N N N
NNN
SNN Y
c) and to add a new section to the Zoning By-Law titled "3.6.7 Wireless Communication
Towers" as follows:
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"Section 3.6.7 Wireless Communication Towers"
3.6.7.1
Purpose
The purpose of these regulations include: minimizing adverse impacts of wireless communications
towers, and antennas on adjacent properties and residential neighborhoods; minimizing the overall
number and height of such facilities to only what is essential, and promoting shared use of existing
facilities to reduce the need for new facilities. This section does not apply to satellite dishes and
antennas for residential use.
3.6.7.2 General Requirements
3.6.7.2.1 No wireless communications facility, which shall include monopoles, shall be
erected or installed except in compliance with the provisions of this Section. In all cases, a
Special Permit is required from the Planning Board (the "Board"). Section 5.5 Special Permits of
these By-Laws shall apply to these applications. Any proposed extension in the height, addition
of cells, antenna or panels, or construction of a new or replacement of a facility shall be subject to
a new application for a Special Permit.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision to the contrary in this section,
wireless communication antennas (including panels) may be mounted on or attached to existing
structures, including, but not limited to, water towers, buildings, church steeples by right in the
Industrial 1 District and by Special Permit in the Industrial 2 and Industrial 3 Districts provided
that they are properly screened and conform to Section 3.6.7.4 Design Guidelines and provided
that the wireless communication antenna, including panels and supports, are:
1) finished in a manner designed to be aesthetically consistent with the exterior
of the building or structure.
2) and affixed to said building or structure in a manner that does not:
a) obscure any window or exterior architectural feature;
b) extend above the highest point of the structure by more than
twelve (12) feet in height;
3) and the surface area, individually or in the aggregate, of the antennas or
panels facing streets or adjacent properties does not exceed fifty (50)
square feet.
3.6.7.2.2 Only free-standing monopoles, with associated antenna and/or panels are allowed
as specified in Section 3.6.7.4 below. Lattice style towers and similar facilities requiring three or
more legs and/or guy wires for support are not allowed.
3.6.7.2.3 Wireless communications facilities shall be located in the Industrial 1 zorung
district and shall be suitably screened from abutters and residential neighborhoods.
3.6.7.2.4 Where approval involves a free-standing monopole owned or controlled by the
applicant, approval of radiolink equipment shall be conditioned upon the agreement of the
applicant to reasonably cooperate with other wireless communications services providers in
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permitting collocation of antennas on such structure on commercially reasonable terms, unless: (a)
there are structural or other limitations which make it unfeasible to accommodate the proposed
facility; or (b) the proposed facility would interfere with the wireless communications of one or
more existing occupants at the site, including the applicant.
3.6.7.2.5 Structures shall be removed within one (1) year of cessation of use. Annual
certification demonstrating continuing compliance with the standards of the Federal
Communications Commission, Federal Aviation Administration and the American National
Standards Institute and required maintenance shall be filed with the Inspector of Buildings by the
Special Permit holder.
3.6.7.3 Application Process
3.6.7.3.1 All applications for wireless communications facilities, antenna or satellite dishes
shall be made and filed on the applicable application form in compliance with the Mansfield
Special Permit Application Instructions. For an application to be considered complete, all the
requirements identified in Section 5.5 Special Permits must be submitted, in addition to the
following requirements.
3.6.7.3.2
A locus plan at a scale of 1" -1000'.
3.6.7.3.3 A color photograph or rendition of the proposed monopole with its antenna and/or
panels. A rendition shall also be prepared illustrating a view of the monopole, or antenna from
the nearest street or streets.
3.6.7.3.4
The following information prepared by one or more professional engineers:
a) description of the monopole and the technical, economic and other reasons for the
proposed location, height and design.
b) confirmation that the monopole complies with all applicable Federal and State standards.
c) a description of the capacity of the monopole including the number and type of panels,
antenna and/or transmitter receivers that it can accommodate and the basis for these
calculations.
d) a complete set of construction documents showing the proposed method of installation.
e) a copy of the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions, if any.
f) a diagram to scale showing the location of the antenna, property and setback lines,
easements, power lines, all structures and the distances from all residential zoning districts
and the nearest residential structures.
3.6.7.3.5 If applicable, a written statement that the proposed facility complies with, or is
exempt from applicable regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission and the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
3.6.7.3.6
The applicable review and advertising fees as may be amended.
3.6.7.4
Design Guidelines
3.6.7.4.1 The following guidelines shall be used when preparing plans for the siting and
construction of all wireless communications towers.
3.6.7.4.2 All monopoles shall be designed to be constructed at the nurumum height
necessary to accommodate the anticipated and future use. The setback of a monopole from the
property line of the lot on which it is located and from the nearest existing monopole shall be at
least equal to the height of the monopole.
3.6.7.4.3 No monopole, or attached accessory antenna on a monopole, shall exceed ninety
(90) feet in height as measured from ground level at the base of the pole. In order to encourage
collocation of antennas or panels on monopoles, the height of a monopole may be increased by
ten (10) feet for each collocation up to a maximum height of one hundred and fifty (150) feet. No
monopole shall be constructed which requires guy wires. Monopoles shall not be located on
buildings.
3.6.7.4.4 Antenna or dishes located on non-residential buildings shall not exceed twelve (12)
feet in height above the roof-line of the structure.
3.6.7.4.5 All wireless communications facilities shall be sited in such a manner that the view
of the facility from adjacent abutters, residential neighbors and other areas of Town shall be as
limited as possible. All monopoles shall be painted or otherwise colored so they will blend in with
the landscape or the structure on which they are located. A different coloring scheme shall be
used to blend the structure with the landscape below and above the tree or building line.
3.6.7.4.6 Antenna shall be situated on or attached to a structure in such a manner that they
are screened, preferably not being visible from abutting streets. Antenna shall be located on the
landscape in such a manner so as to minimize visibility from abutting streets and residences and to
limit the need to remove existing vegetation. All equipment shall be colored, molded and/or
installed to blend into the structure and/or the landscape.
Landscaping shall be required to screen as much of the antenna support structure as possible, the
fence surrounding the antenna support structure, and any other ground level
features (such as a building). Existing on-site vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent
practicable. A combination of existing/native vegetation, natural topography, manmade features
such as berms, walls, decorative fences and any other features can be used instead of landscaping
if those features achieve the same degree of screening as the required landscaping.
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3.6.7.4.7 Wireless communications towers shall be designed to accommodate the maximum
number of users technologically practical. The intent of this requirement is to reduce the number
of facilities which will be required to be located within the community.
The shared use of existing antenna support structures and approved antenna support structure
sites shall be preferred to the construction of such new facilities. New monopoles must be
constructed to support a minimum of two (2) antenna arrays from two (2) antenna system
providers or users. The Planning Department shall maintain an inventory of its existing towers,
including specific information about the location, height, and design of each tower. The Town
may share such information with other persons, organizations or governmental authorities seeking
to locate antennas within the Town.
An applicant for a new monopole structure shall submit a report inventorying existing nearby
antenna support structures and antenna sites documenting why the existing structures cannot
accommodate the applicants antenna requirements. In the case of collocation associated with
previous approvals under this bylaw, the pro-rata reimbursement to the initial applicant from the
future provider shall not exceed fifty-five percent (55%) of the original cost for construction of
the antenna support structure.
No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Planning Board that no existing tower or structure can accommodate the applicant's
proposed antenna. Evidence submitted to demonstrate that no existing tower or structure can
accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna may consist of any of the following:
a) No existing towers or structures are located within the geographic area
required to meet applicant's engineering requirements.
b) Existing towers or structures are not of sufficient height to meet applicant's
engineering requirements.
c) Existing towers or structures do not have sufficient structural strength to
support applicant's proposed antenna and related equipment and cannot be
reinforced to provide sufficient structural strength.
d) The applicant's proposed antenna would cause electromagnetic interference
with the antenna on the existing towers or structures, or the antenna on the
existing towers or structures would cause interference with the applicant's
proposed antenna.
e) the fees or costs required to share an existing tower or structure or to
adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing are unreasonable. Costs below new
tower development are presumed reasonable.
f) property owners or owners of existing towers or structures are unwilling to
accommodate the applicant's needs.
g) the applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render
existing towers and structures unsuitable.
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3.6.7.4.8 An applicant proposing a wireless communications tower shall prove to the
satisfaction of the Board that the visual, economic and aesthetic impacts of the facility on
residential abutters will be minimal. Further, the monopole shall be located a minimum of five
hundred (500) feet from the nearest residential structure.
3.6.7.4.9 Fencing shall be provided to control access to wireless communications facilities
and shall be compatible with the scenic character of the Town and shall not be of razor wire.
3.6.7.4.10 There shall be no signs, except for no trespassing signs and a required sign placed
at the base of the pole giving the phone number where the owner can be reached on a twenty-four
(24) hour basis. All signs shall conform with the Sign By-Law (Section 4.7 of the Mansfield
Zoning By-Laws).
3.6.7.4.11 Night lighting of towers shall be prohibited unless required by the Federal Aviation
Administration. Lighting shall be limited to that needed for emergencies and/or as required by the
FAA.
3.6.7.4.12 There shall be a minimum of one (1) parking space for each facility, to be used in
connection with the maintenance of the site, and not to be used for the permanent storage of
vehicles or other equipment.
3.6.7.5 Special Permit Review
3.6.7.5.1 Applications for Special Permits shall be approved or approved with conditions if the
petitioner can fulfill the requirements of this section and Section 5.5 to the satisfaction of the
Board.
3.6.7.5.2 Applications for Special Permits may be denied if the petitioner cannot fulfill or address
the requirements of these regulations to the satisfaction of the Board.
3.6.7.5.3 When considering an application for a wireless communication tower, the Board shall
place great emphasis on the proximity of the facility to residential dwellings and its impact on
these residences. New facilities shall only be considered after a finding that existing (or previously
approved) facilities cannot accommodate the proposed use(s).
3.6.7.5.4 When considering an application for an antenna or dish proposed to be placed on an
existing structure, the Board shall place great emphasis on the visual impact of the unit from the
abutting neighborhoods and street(s).
Voted favorably on a standing vote count 96 in favor 11 opposed
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 29
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 4.3.3 Applicability of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law by adding a second sentence, to read:
4.3.3 Applicability:
The requirements of this Section 4.3 shall apply to any new structure which requires ten (10) or
more parking spaces, and to any major alteration, or change of use of an existing structure which
requires the addition often (10) or more parking spaces. The requirements of this section shall
also apply to all commercial parking lots and parking facilities as defined in Section 3.5.20
of this by-law.
Not withstanding the above statement, all development in the Business 1 or Business 2 districts
shall be exempt from these requirements.
or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 29 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend Section
4.3.3 Applicability of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law by adding a second sentence, to read:
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4.3.3 Applicability:
The requirements of this Section 4.3 shall apply to any new structure which requires ten (10) or
more parking spaces, and to any major alteration, or change of use of an existing structure which
requires the addition of ten (10) or more parking spaces. The requirements of this section shall
also apply to all commercial parking lots and parking facilities as defined in Section 3.5.20 of this
by-law.
Not withstanding the above statement, all development in the Business 1 or Business 2 districts
shall be exempt from these requirements.
Voted favorably on a standing vote count 93 in favor 33 opposed
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
...
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK
50 West Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
(508) 261-7345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 19, 1997 session of the April 7,
1997 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School
Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 30
To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning by-law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 4.0 Intensity Regulations, by amending Section 4.8, Waterbody Setback and Wetland
Protection, Paragraph 4.8.4, Wetland Protection in part as follows.
FROM:
A. A primary use building shall not be erected in the Residence 1, Residence 2, and Residence
3 Districts on a lot which contains a permanent body of water; or swamp and wetland specifically
described as very poorly or poorly drained soils. Said soils are specifically described in a
document titled "Soil Survey of Bristol County Massachusetts (Northern Part)" prepared by the
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Unless said lot conforms to
the following minimum lot sizes and contains the minimum buildable area which would be
exclusive of said body of water and very poorly drained or poorly drained soil. Said lot shall
contain the minimum buildable area that exists prior to any approval that may be granted by the
Mansfield Conservation Commission under Chapter 13 1, Section 40 of the Massachusetts General
Laws.
District
Residence 1/No Sewer
Residence 1/Sewer
Residence 2/No Sewer
Residence 2/Sewer
Residence 3/No Sewer
Residence 3/Sewer
Minimum
Lot Area
45,000
40,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
15,000
Minimum
Buildable Lot
Area
37,000
33,000
17,000
15,000
10,000
13,000
TO:
A.
A primary use building shall not be erected m the Residence 1, Residence 2, and
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Residence 3 Districts on a lot which contains a permanent body of water; or swamp and wetland
specifically described as very poorly or poorly drained soils. Said soils are specifically described
in a document titled "Soil Survey of Bristol County Massachusetts (Northern Part)" prepared by
the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Unless said lot
conforms to the following minimum lot sizes and contains the minimum buildable contiguous
area which would be exclusive of said body of water and very poorly drained or poorly drained
soil. Said lot shall contain the minimum buildable contiguous area that exists prior to any
approval that may be granted by the Mansfield Conservation Commission under Chapter 131,
Section 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
District
Residence IINo Sewer
Residence 1/Sewer
Residence 2INo Sewer
Residence 2/Sewer
Residence 3INo Sewer
Residence 3/Sewer
Reservoir DistrictINo Sewer
Reservoir District/Sewer
Minimum
Lot Area
60,000
60,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
15,000
30,000
20,000
or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 30 -Vote
Minimum
Buildable
Contiguous Lot
Area
37,000
33,000
17,000
13,000
10,000
15,000
17,000
13,000
Move the Town vote to amend the zoning by-law to the extent necessary to amend Section 4.0
Intensity Regulations, by amending Section 4.8, Waterbody Setback and Wetland Protection,
Paragraph 4.8.4, Wetland Protection in part as follows.
FROM:
A. A primary use building shall not be erected in the Residence 1, Residence 2, and Residence
3 Districts on a lot which contains a permanent body of water; or swamp and wetland specifically
described as very poorly or poorly drained soils. Said soils are specifically described in a
document titled "Soil Survey of Bristol County Massachusetts (Northern Part)" prepared by the
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Unless said lot conforms to
the following minimum lot sizes and contains the minimum buildable area which would be
exclusive of said body of water and very poorly drained or poorly drained soil. Said lot shall
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contain the minimum buildable area that exists prior to any approval that may be granted by the
Mansfield Conservation Commission under Chapter 131, Section 40 of the Massachusetts General
Laws.
District
Residence l/No Sewer
Residence l/Sewer
Residence 2/No Sewer
Residence 2/Sewer
Residence 3/No Sewer
Residence 3/Sewer
Minimum
Lot Area
45,000
40,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
15,000
TO:
Minimum
Buildable Lot
Area
37,000
33,000
17,000
13,000
10,000
13,000
A. A primary use building shall not be erected in the Residence 1, Residence 2, Residence 3,
and Reservoir Districts on a lot which contains a permanent body of water; or swamp and
wetland specifically described as very poorly or poorly drained soils, said soils are specifically
described in a document titled "Soil Survey of Bristol County Massachusetts (Northern Part)"
prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, unless said
lot conforms to the following minimum lot sizes and contains the minimum buildable contiguous
area which would be exclusive of said body of water and very poorly drained or poorly drained
soil. Said lot shall contain the minimum buildable contiguous area that exists prior to any
approval that may be granted by the Mansfield Conservation Commission under Chapter 131,
Section 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
District
Residence l/No Sewer
Residence 1/Sewer
Residence 2/No Sewer
Residence 2/Sewer
Residence 3/Single Family
Residence 3/2 Family
Reservoir District/No Sewer
Reservoir District/Sewer
Minimum
Lot Area
60,000
60,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
15,000
30,000
20,000
Voted favorably on a standing vote count 89 in favor 39 opposed
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk
...
Minimum
Buildable
Contiguous Lot
Area
37,000
33,000
17,000
13,000
10,000
13,000
17,000
13,000