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February 59 1975
Treasurer's Warrant
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Correspondence
Clerk's Folder
8:30 - Finance Committee
Town Manager's Report
Budget {Mork Session
Board of Selectmen
Minutes of the Meeting
February 5, 1975
Meeting opened at 7:45 p.m. All Board Members and Town Manager Hannon pre-
sent.
Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $76,742.38 was approved on the motion
of Selectman Caponigro and second of Selectman Levine. So voted.
Selectman Secher moved that the minutes of the January 299 1975, meeting be
approved as read. Seconded by Selectman Levine, so voted.
From the Police Depattment9 notice of radar warnings and citations from
January 14 to February 3 on Balcom Street, Oakland Street, South Main Street,
School Street, and Franklin Street.
From Senator Kennedy, letter expressing support of the General Revenue Sharing
Program.
From the State DPWO notice of a public hearing on proposed Route I -4952 to be
held on March 5, 19759 7:30 p.m. at the Norton High School. The Board moved
the Selectmen's meeting up to 5 p.m. for that day so that they might attend.
From Secretary of State Paul Guzzi, report on status.of 1975 State Census.
From the Superintendent of Schools, John P. Collins, request to insert article
in warrant for appropriation of funds for additional expenses incurred rela-
tive to arbitration proceedings and glass replacement.
From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Land Court, notice of petition to have
line of public ways determined. Selectman Levine suggested that this be sent
to Town Counsel Grady to see if town land was involved. He also suggested that
a copy be sent to the Planning Board.
Copy of the minutes of the meeting for the Advisory Board to the Bristol County
Commissioners of the January 21 meeting.
From the Building Inspector, report on building construction for the month of
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Copy of the Notice of Intent from Conservation Commission to create a parking
lot and walk off Ware Street on Conservation land.
From the Environmental Protebtion Agency, approval of changes for Sewage Treat-
ment Plant.
From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Works, Division
of Waterways, acknowledgment of receipt of Notice of Intent for proposed filling
at Dustin Well off East Street in Mansfield.
From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Youth Services, letter
from the Commissioner responding to Representative Filosa's inquiry on behalf
of the Town of Mansfield about the closing of Youth Detention and Training
Centers. Chairman Titus also reported that Mr. Leavey had contacted him by
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phone to discuss,:the programs now set up and to assure that there were pro-
grams for the delinquent youth, such as forestry programs, half -way houses,
and foster homes.
The Board approved Representative Filosa's request to use the Town Hall for
the purpose of meeting constituents on February 21.
From Town Clerk Arthur Remillard, notice of a pending House bill, #3604, re-
garding Planning Board and zonings The bill would allow that if the majority
of the Planning Board voted for a change in the Zoning Law, that article would
have to appear on the ballot and not the town warrant, and the Town Clerk
would have to notify by letter each registered voter of such action. f Mr.
Remillard noted that the Town Clerk's Association is opposdd;ao thi§. After
discussion by the Board, it was moved by`Selectman Caponigro that the Board
write a letter in opposition to this bill, and send it to all the representa-
tives and the Planning Board. Seconded by Selectman Levine, so voted.
Request from the Town Clerk to increase the Petty Cash fund to $100 from the
present $50. Selectman Caponigro moved that this be done, seconded by Select-
man Secher, voted all in favor.
Hearing set for 8 p.m. on February 26 on willowdale's request to change license
for Common Viatualer's, All Alcoholic to be drunk on ,premises liquor license.
Company will be ehanged`to "Corporation ".
There was discussion about out -of -town commercial rubbish haulers doing busi-
ness in town. Selectman Levine suggested that a joint meeting be set up with
the Board of Health to discuss this.
Street Lighting was discussed. Fin Com Members met with the Board and the Town
Manager. Mr. Hannon reviewed the Street Lighting account and how the fuel ad-
justment has caused the overrun above the projected budget costs. After further
discussion, Selectman Caponigro moved that the new rate for Street Lighting be
withdrawn, and that the transfer request (ori'ginally for $20,000) be reduced to
$10,000 and that the Light Department absorb, the difference through July 1.
Also in the motion, to review the locations where lights have already been put
out, and to continue to remove lights only where no problem would be caused,
and if there were a question, then it would be decided by a unanimous vote of
the Selectmen. Selectman Secher seconded this motion. Selectmen Levine and
Colella voted in opposition of this,and Selectmen Caponigro, Secher and Titus
voted in favor. Motion passed 3 -2. Selectman Levine asked that this be recon-
sidered so that the FinCom would have time to discuss it among themselves. Ron
Montaquila, Chairman of the FinCom, said that they would discuss at their Mon-
day night meeting and get back to the Board next Wednesday.
The Town Manager said that a sewer connection application would be coming before
the Board for the Eames' and white subdivision off South Main Street.
Selectman Caponigro reported that he had started looking into the effects of
( salt on Hodges Brook. He said that he had contacted members of the Southeastern
Regional chapter of Trouts Unlimited in this regard, and suggested that a meet-
ing be set up with this group, perhaps in mid - April.
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Selectman Levine inquired if the straightening of Rumford Avenue had been
checked into. Chairman Titus reported the this had been investigated by
Board members.
Selectman Levine suggested that the Board periodically invite legislators
to attend the Selectmen's meetings so that Mansfield might be kept up -to -date
on bills in the planning that might affect Mansfield. He suggested that a
meeting be set up for mid- Maroh.
Chairman Titus stated that he would like to make known that if anyone has had
his street light shut off and it presented a hardship,: to contact the Light
Department.
Selectman Levine moved that the Board go to Executive Session to discuss land
negotiations at 9:25 p.m. This was seconded by Selectman Caponigro, so voted.
In executive session, the Board reviewed their negotiating proposal for land
owned by Mr. Melvin Hutchason on Pratt Street. Mr. Hutchason, in his February 1
letter, expressed interest in the Townoproposal, but not for 2 W 3 years. The
Selectmen considered comments by the Recreation Commission members. The Board
was still interesred in pursuing the matter with Mr. Hutchason, and the Town
Manager was requested to cont;ot him early next week. All business concluded,
the meeting adjourned.
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