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Home My WebLink AboutAnnual Report 1994-u 'a . if.A' brliXl 1 4 gip` 9r� /171 �.•.yy �1X uap'J Vltn\1 JO t4AA >JL YL.9ii xx \ r as \ nw�wy y'd SNVW �an�sniasirvwiw .:am �rvbwol ._,J_ �J F TOWN OF MANSFIELD 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS 4i a; Tiron cii etA ai A Cilallee ....................... ............................... r TownManager ................................................ ............................... Public Safety �. Police ...................................................................... ............................... Fire......................................................................... ............................... ` Emergency Management ................................... ............................... Building Department ................................................ ............................... Public Works Highway............................................................. ............................... Engineering Water......................... Water Pollution Control ..... Community Development Planning Department ................................................. ............................... PlanningBoard ................................................. ............................... SRPEDD...................................................................... ............................... C^nep. vn inn Cornmission .................................... ............................... Acknowledgments Report Chairwoman: Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk Titles/Paste Up Production /Layout: Lorilee R. Fish, Park and Recreation Director Photography: Nancy G. Grant, Freelance Photographer Additional Photographs: Courtesy of the Mansfield News and Scott Button Word - processing: Helen P. Christian and Eileen G. Ouellette We hope you enjoy our pictorial essay on the Cemetery Restoration Project with pictures through- out and a brief history of the project in the closing pages of the Annual Report. Thank you to all who participated in the production of this report and to the many departments, boards, and committees for their input and suggestions. I uouncu on rvguig ............... ............................... Library ........................................ ............................... .................. veterans Services ..•...•• .••...•...•••..•• Education School Committee .......................... Superintendent of Schools ............. Boards and Committees ......................... TownClerk ...........:....... ............................... Election................... ............................... Town Meetings ...... ............................... Vital Statistics ................... ............................... Financial Reports ...... ............................... Cemetery Restoration Project ........................ Telephone Directory ...... ............................... 2 3 3 4 6' 8 10 11 12 14 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 27 28 30 31 32 36 43 45 45 92 93 101 Cover MANSFIELD AT A GLANCE Incorporated: Population: Registered Voters: Number of Taxable Parcels: Area: Elevation: Location: Tax Rate: Taxable Properties, Real Estate and Personal Property: Motor Vehicles Registered: Parks: Schools: Form of Government: Transportation: Public Safety: Municipally Owned Water, Sewer, and Electric Departments 2 1775 18,800 9,849 7,469 Approximately 20.72 square miles 150 feet above sea level 28 miles south of Boston, 14 miles west of Brockton, 19 miles north of Providence, Rhode Island on Route I -95 and I495 Residential: $15.46 Commercial and Industrial: $16.60 $1,238,658,000 17,944 Memorial Park Five (3 Elementary, 1 Middle, 1 High) Open Town Meeting; Five Member Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Train service to Boston and Providence, Rhode Island Permanent and Volunteer Fire Department, Police, and Ambulance Service to many area hospitals ELECTED OFFICIALS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF n BOARD OF SELECTMEN William F. Williams, Town Manager f; ,,.. Robert S. Mangiaratti, Town Counsel ` Amos Robinson, Chairman 1995 Dr. Donald Nicoletti, Superintendent of Schools Douglas Ronald, Clerk 1996 Robert Gurek, School Business Manager Joseph Pasquale 1997 Laurence Gallagher, Town Accountant Ralph Penney 1995 Joan Cutillo, Treasurer /Collector Dianne Royle 1996 Sandra LaRosee, Assistant Treasurer Judith Scott, Town Clerk SCHOOL COMMITTEE Shirley MacPhee, Assistant Assessor Francene Bragga, Executive Director l" Emil Giordano, Chairman 1995 Housing Authority Linda Chilson 1996 Natalie Ruppert * 1996 John Larch, Electric Department Manager Lawrence Roberts * 1994 Arthur ONelll, Chief of Police James Millikan 1995 Edward Siiney, Fire Chief Robert Button, Director, MEMA Andrea Micheli 1995 Russell Hartmann 1997 Daniel Clifford, DPW Director Robert Swanson, Town Engineer HOUSING AUTHORITY Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development j Richard Lewis, Conservation and David Clemmey * 1994 Environmental Planner a Arthur Remillard 1999 James Grady 1998 Bertram Cook, Inspector of Buildings Alice Armstrong 1996 Elio Bacchiocchi, Assistant Building Inspector f, William DeBaggis 1995 David Conley, Inspector of Wires O. Conrad Lajoie, Plumbing/Gas Inspector r Charles Antonuccio 1997 Lawrence Jackson, Burial Agent " Walter Bogdanchik, Sealer of Weights & Measures TOWN MODERATOR William Madan, Mechanical Inspector Robert H. Saquet 1995 SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER William Flannery 1996 Louis Tarsa * 1994 3 Leslie Pasch, Library Director Scott Leite, Health Agent . Charlotte Scoaafava, Tobacco Control Program Lorilee Fish, Park & Recreation Director Gale Fanugia, Council on Aging Director Gerald Scherma, Veterans Agent * Resigned or vacated seat. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Board of Health Airport Commission Jeffrey Siena, Chairman Robert Andrews George Dainis Kenneth Tornan Philip Finer Board of Assessors Paul Folkman, Chairman Walter Main Alfred Turinese Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Cable Access Corporation Board of Directors Robert Varley, President John ONeill Bruce Glazer Conservation Commission Gregory Cauldwell, Chairman John Smith Paul Sadowski Shirley Hanlon Marilyn Powers Gerard Cormier David Oberlander Kerry Weidner * Council on Aging Joy Lee Eppes, Chairman John Folan Frank Nilson Marie Vaisnoris Mary Butler Elizabeth Wood Sonia Walgreen Finance Committee Andres Gazzolo, Chairman Philip Smith Gordon Penman Thomas Brady Dennis Grady David McCarter Robert Thompson 1996 1995 1997 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995 1997 1997 1995 1997 1995 1996 1995 1996 1996 1997 1995 1996 1996 1995 1997 1997 1995 2 Carol Sosman, Chairman 1996 V, Zoning Board of Appeals 1997 Municipal Building Committee 1995 Henry Austin * 1996 Geanine Parks 1995 Michael McClanahan Planning Board Rep 1996 Peter Fontanini 1997 1996 Steven MacCaffne, Chairman Barbara Orlando Selectmen Rep 1996 Donald Steele 1995 Richard Feeley 1996 1997 Gary Forget 1997 f World War H Scholarship Fund Committee 1997 1997 William Antoine F s Richard Secher 1995 Library Trustees 1996 Catherine Hayner, Chairman 1999 Frank Guardabascio * 1997 r j r Peter Bloom 1996 James Whalen, Chairman 1995 Edward Jameson 1996 A rl Nancy Breef -Pilz 1997 Mary Ann DeTrolio 1998 1995 Vivian Sweet 1997 Michael McClanahan, Chairman 1998 William Flannery 1998 1996 I. Jeffrey Ptaschnik 1996 1998 t ; Phyllis Kmpka 1998 1997 Linda Lipson 1995 James Carey 1997 Cable Access Corporation Board of Directors Robert Varley, President John ONeill Bruce Glazer Conservation Commission Gregory Cauldwell, Chairman John Smith Paul Sadowski Shirley Hanlon Marilyn Powers Gerard Cormier David Oberlander Kerry Weidner * Council on Aging Joy Lee Eppes, Chairman John Folan Frank Nilson Marie Vaisnoris Mary Butler Elizabeth Wood Sonia Walgreen Finance Committee Andres Gazzolo, Chairman Philip Smith Gordon Penman Thomas Brady Dennis Grady David McCarter Robert Thompson 1996 1995 1997 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995 1997 1997 1995 1997 1995 1996 1995 1996 1996 1997 1995 1996 1996 1995 1997 1997 1995 2 Registrars of Voters Judith Scott, Chairman hmdefinite Term Jacqueline Barclift V, Zoning Board of Appeals 1997 Municipal Building Committee 1995 Judith Marione t< Geanine Parks 1995 Wayne Jacques 1995 Shawna Leary 1994 Eric Butler, Chairman 1996 Steven MacCaffne, Chairman 1997 °, Mary Lou Cotton 1995 Richard Feeley 1996 Leonard Flynn 1995 Lawrence Carpenter 1995 x Peter DeTrolio 1997 William Antoine 1996 s Richard Secher 1997 David Young 1996 Duane Frederick (Associate) 1996 Frank Guardabascio * 1997 r Jack Vultaggio (Associate) 1997 ` Planning oard g A rl u' Constables Michael McClanahan, Chairman 1998 �'� `� Paul Boyden 1995 William Madan * 1998 r` jt rug Geo a Mather 1997 Christopher Trombetta 1998 James Carey 1997 Andrea Honda 1999 Joseph Pacella 1997 Marydee Flynn 1995 ' -„ Michael Bombas 1997 Douglas Amino * 1996 111 ', Carlton Conrad 1997 John Sullivan 1999 Sal Consalvo 1997 H. Thomas French 1999 f<`. D. Marie Smith 1997 Charles Meszoely 1997 Recreation Commission r Al ' ;< Animal Welfare Committee Ronald Reeves, Chairman 1995 Betty O'Connor 1995 t Linda Sohn, Chairman * Indefinite Term Raymond Martin * 1995 Geanine Parks Indefinite Tenn John Bowen 1997 Barbara Galizia Indefinite Term Maria Gazzolo 1997 Susan Talavera Indefinite Tern Maryanne Pamo-Grady * 1997 ', Barbara Share - Bluestein * Indefinite Term Registrars of Voters Judith Scott, Chairman hmdefinite Term Jacqueline Barclift 1996 Martha Pierce 1997 Annette Shaw 1995 Fair Housing Committee Marilyn Powers, Chairman Indefinite Tern Arthur Remillard Indefinite Term Ronald Webster Indefinite Term David Clemmey Indefinite Term Susan Smith Indefinite Tern Judith Marione Indefinite Term 5 Historical Commission Katheryn Viens, Chairman 1996 Leslie Pasch 1997 David Loving 1997 Patricia Cataloni 1997 Jean Nordbeck 1995 Geanine Parks 1995 Wayne Jacques 1995 Mansfield Cultural Council Suzanne Shaver, Chairman 1996 Jacqueline Babcock 1996 Carole Duclos 1997 Dawn Martin 1995 Marilyn Healey 1996 Margo Lemieux 1996 Joan Marie Fabian 1995 Shawna Leary 1994 Industrial and Development Commission Kenneth Parsons, Chairman 1996 Rodney Steams 1996 Jack Vultaggio 1997 Adam Sholes 1996 Ian MacDonald 1996 Brian Smith 1997 Dennis Grady 1995 * Resigned or vacated seat. Town Meeting GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Selectmen Taking Care of Business The Board of Selectmen is proud to provide you with an update for the Annual Report. Mansfield is one of the communities in Southeastern Massachusetts that has been listed as a top growth community for the past several years. One of the reasons is that Mansfield is located at the crossroads of two major interstate highways. Another is the easy availability of public transportation in the form of the Commuter Rail, the Bonanza Bus Line and the Mansfield Municipal Air- port. The rapid growth has caused many con - cems, including public safety, overcrowded schools and increased demands placed on public works and social services. Forming a united front with all of the boards and committees in Mansfield, the Board of Selectmen has worked to formulate plans to deal with concerns caused by the growth of our Town. Representative Kevin Poirier, Representative Barbara Hyland, Senator William Keating and Federal represen- C tatives have worked diligently with Mans- field officials to address the needs of our community and take action on the State and Federal level. Mansfield has witnessed many accomplish- ments in the past twelve months. Rebuilding of streets and creation of sidewalks has made Mansfield a safer place for our children. The condition of our environment has been im- proved by the adoption of curbside recycling of glass, plastic, and newspaper, with mid- year expansion to include magazines and other commodities. Mansfield Green, our re- cycling park on East Street, now accepts used motor oil in addition to clothing, metal, plas- tic, glass, automotive batteries, computer and copier paper, leaves and brush. Mansfield Green also serves a very important need for the Mansfield Public School teachers and students, who have become more and more interested in protecting our environment and are actively participating in various recycling efforts throughout the schools. The Mansfield environment was given another boost with the extension of sewer lines to prevent an increase in the number of leaching fields as new houses were built. A new regulation was adopted requiring contractors to hold a pans M. Robinson _ Ralph P. Penney Douglas M. Ronald Dianne Royle Drain Layer License in order to tie into exist- ing sewer lines, saving the Town possibly millions of dollars to repair damaged sewer lines. A water tie -in fee has also been estab- lished for new construction, with proceeds specifically earmarked for development of the Ash Property wells to ensure safe drink- ing water for Mansfield's citizens in the 21st century. In looking to Mansfield's future, the Board of Selectmen was pleased to work with the community to successfully pass a Debt Ex- emption for the Municipal and School Capi- tal Improvements Plan which will address the needs brought into focus by the rapid growth 7 Joseph M. Pasquale our Town has experienced, including ex- panding Police and Fire facilities, repairing and reconstructing our roads, and relieving the overcrowding of our public schools. Plans have been formulated to increase and improve the social services available to the people of the Town, and an Affirmative Ac- tion Plan has been written, and is awaiting approval, to bring Mansfield in line with Massachusetts requirements and to reflect the population diversity that is Mansfield. Our goal throughout this year has been to formu- late and set in motion plans which will take Mansfield into the next century without los- ing its identity as a community that cares about its people. William F. Williams, Town Manager Town Manager's Office Progress Through Leadership It is your Town Manager who presides as chief executive and administrative officer and is committed to efficient and effective Town services. Financial Administration - The Town budget was approved and balanced within the confines of Proposition 2 1/2. With ag- gressive and innovative operations manage- ment, we earned a surplus of $704,779 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1994. Capital Plan - A $30.8 million Community Capital Plan was overwhelmingly passed by the voters in a Special Election held on De- cember 6, 1994. The concept of a community investment plan was facilitated by leadership dedicated towards bringing together the col- lective interests of School and Municipal de- 3 partments. A long -term strategy with effec- tive communications led an informed elec- torate to a positive outcome. The municipal government will receive $2.65 million to convert the former Park Row Elementary School to a new Town Hall, $150,000 to make repairs to the central Fire Station, $1.05 million to convert the former Town Hall to an expanded Police facility, $630,000 to con- struct a new Fire substation in West Mans- field, and $2.5 million in roadway improve- ments. The School Department will receive $23.8 million in improvement funds for ele- mentary, middle, and the high school expan- sions. Personnel Administration - We continued to reorganize departments and focused on Department of Public Works administrative operations to improve customer service. Six out of seven labor contracts were success- fully negotiated for three -year terms. Public Safety - On January 12, 1994, the Town Manager terminated former Police Chief Jesse Earls after a Civil Service hearing because of multiple charges of gross miscon- duct. On September 28, 1994, Acting Chief of Police Arthur M. O'Neill was permanently appointed Chief of Police. New technology in, the form of mobile data terminals were purchased and installed in our police cruisers. Municipal Health Insurance - Consolida- tion and marketing initiatives which are man- aged by the Town saved $454,000. This was also achieved by participation in the South- eastern Massachusetts Health Group which has been chaired for two years by Mans- field's Town Manager. Long Range Planning - A preliminary ses- sion was held in the Summer of 1994 with Prof. John Mullen, UMass Amherst with Board and Committee members. It was agreed to hold a community wide session in Mansfield Town Hall opened June 2,1974 Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. in early 1995 in order to develop a strategic plan which would address Mansfield's growth and its future direction. General An active safety program has lowered our Workers Compensation ratio from 23% to 3 %. We saved $51,290 in 1994. The Ply - mouth Street Recreation project saw the de- r, velopment of a second multi- purpose field, construction of a concession stand, and the clearing of land for a third field. Water Emergency On June 24, 1994, an outbreak of E. Coli and coliform bacteria was found in the Mansfield Water System. An emergency was declared on June 24, 1994 banning the use of water for consumption which lasted until July 1, 1994. The Water Department utilized a chlo- rine injection system which brought the water r9 within safe drinking standards. The Massa- chusetts DEP acclaimed and recognized the Town's response procedures as a model for other communities. A comprehensive Citizen Survey was con- ducted during 1994 to assist in the evaluation of goals and budget strategy. The Industrial and Development Commission appointed by the Town Manager held nu- merous forums with local businesses and as- sisted in the development of plans for in- creased economic development. Mansfield is now a recognized leader in government throughout the State. We manage in a dy- namic environment and are on the cutting edge for new methods of service delivery. Our scheduled growth management planning sessions will lead to improvements necessary to maintain a high quality of life for the fu- ture. PUBLIC SAFETY Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. V Police Department Always there to protect and defend. The Mansfield Police Department has a ba- sic mission of protecting the lives and prop- erty of persons who live, travel through or conduct business in our Town. To that end, we are constantly refining and modernizing our approach. After many years of what could possibly be perceived as aloofness, we are aggressively seeking to reestablish close personal ties with the people we serve. DARE has been reestablished in our schools with a Mansfield Police Officer at the helm. For the past one and one half years, we have been well served by two Massachusetts State Police Officers who provided excellent serv- ice on a part-time basis. A full -time Mans- field Officer in the schools will have more time to spend with the students effecting a solid relationship between the Police and Mansfield's youth. Several of our cruisers have come on line with onboard computers. These units allow 10 the road officer and detective to run his or her own license, registration and warrant checks. Messages can be sent between the station and the cruisers and between cruisers, in a secure manner without officers needing to return to quarters. This has greatly streamlined the officers' ability to do their jobs and has vastly increased the efficiency level of our staff. A constant battle against illegal drug traffick- ing and use continues to be fought by all law enforcement agencies at every level. Our detectives and uniformed officers have had some very good success stories in this en- deavor and have also had their full share of frustrations. Grants have been sought and awarded for Community Policing ($6,978.59) and for the DARE program ($16,354.00). Other re- quests are pending and all possible sources are constantly being investigated. The officers and staff of the Mansfield Police Department wish to take this opportunity to thank the community for voting in favor of our badly needed station expansion. We are aware of and understand the sacrifice that must be made for this necessary project. We intend to show our gratitude by continuing to work toward bringing you the best, most modem police service possible. Chief ONeill and Family at swearing in ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. Fire Department Protecting lives and property. Fabric Care Fire, November 16,1994 Photo courtesy of Scott Button. The Fire Department is charged with the re- sponsibility of protecting the lives and prop- erty of the citizens of Mansfield and those who work and visit within its boundaries from fires, hazardous materials and other re- lated incidents and also provides rescue and ambulance services to the community. The Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Services have become more and more complicated and technical as the years progress. The fire service remains one of the most hazardous occupations resulting in a high rate of injuries and deaths. The challenge of providing the best possible service to the community, while at the same time providing a safe working environment for our personnel, has become an immense task. The concerns associated with AIDS, hepatitis, and other communica- ble diseases requires continuous acquisition of new equipment and the escalation of the necessary training in an effort to insure rea- sonable safety for all. This theory of hazards and training falls in concert with Fire Prevention, Fire Detection, and Fire Suppression as our population con- 11 tinues to grow and the demand for services increases. As a result of the enforcement of fire codes and Massachusetts General Laws and public safety education, the expertise re- quired to control and suppress fire incidents has conversely increased. Technology and expertise is quickly replacing brawn on the fireground. Hazardous materials are perva- sive in life today and as such, fire and rescue personnel face dangers never before encoun- tered. Training must be increased to heighten the awareness and increase the knowledge of our professional fire and rescue personnel in order to better serve the public. Fabric Care Fire November 16,1994 Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. The concerns associated with hazardous ma- terials were very prevalent in Mansfield this past year. It has become a reality that the once small Town of Mansfield now has big city problems. Our department acted swiftly and appropriately in controlling and mitigat- ing the incidents encountered. What has be- come clear, as a result, is the need to insure, to the extent possible, that similar situations in the future are avoided or mitigated in the same manner. The future will bring more changes to the fire service. As these changes develop and on- fold, we as professional firefighters must participate in the continual process of training and education and develop and implement reachable goals and objectives. I wish to offer my sincere thanks to the members of the department who are the Mansfield Fire Department. Through their knowledge and dedication, many lives have been saved, needless pain and suffering alle- viated, and property, which otherwise might have been destroyed, was preserved. Thank you for a job well done. Emergency Medical Agency Robert B. Button, Director Volunteer power in service to the Town. Mansfield Civil Defense.- Home Coming The Emergency Management Agency is charged with the overall "Emergency Preparedness Planning" for the Town of Mansfield. This includes the coordination of all resources of the Town, public and private, professional and volunteer, to avert or combat the effects of disaster. A pool of trained . volunteer manpower service is provided to the Town in both emergency and non- emergency situations. Each year end provides us with an appropriate opportunity for both reflection on the prior year and prospective consideration of the upcoming year. We must view 1994 as an exciting year for the Emergency Management Agency. It was a year of challenges, accomplishments, and initiation of change. We were challenged in each of our 15 general "call outs" from acts of nature, to a water emergency, to several area lost or missing person searches. Each had its own unique circumstance which we were able to learn from and better prepare for a similar occurrence in the future. Emergency activities included providing emergency power using our two trailer mounted generators to local residents, clearing of debris from roadways, winter storm emergency transportation via four - wheel drive vehicles, emergency first aid, and the operation of shelters as required. During the "Water Emergency ", members provided an informational hot line 24 hours a day, manned the water buffaloes, and delivered water to those without transportation. Thanks to our "Mutual Aid Agreements" with area communities we were able to borrow 3 water buffaloes and 500 5- gallon water jugs to aid in the effort. During this one operation alone we expended in excess of 2,000 volunteer hours. We can count several major accomplish- ments including the conversion of the Ford Ambulance into a Mobile Incident Command Post/First Aid Station, the completion of phase two of the 800mhz radio equipment installation which ties all of our vehicles with the Fire and Police Departments, the acquisit- ion of a 2.5kw generator, our own 500- gallon "Water Buffalo ", and a Dodge 4 -Wheel Drive Power Wagon through the Federal Surplus/Excess Program. This new truck is in the process of being rebuilt by the Southeastern Regional high school and when complete will replace our 1961 model Jeep. There are a total of 84 active members. The Emergency Management Agency is divided into five operational units: Auxiliary/Reserve Police, Medical, Communications, Engineer- ing, and Administrative. Individual units are responsible for specialized activities ranging from the offering of Police Support with Auxiliary/Reserve Officers with ongoing Criminal Justice Training Academy educat- ion, EMT and first aid response and presence at various events, emergency communicat- ions, as well as equipment maintenance and inventory control. Change was continued during 1994. There was a continued reorganization which gave each member both primary and secondary responsibilities and a greater level of accountability in each area. Using a "team" approach all of our procedures and policies are in the process of being reviewed and updated. Volunteers continued to train on the personal computer system updating their skills on "ARCHIE ", a Hazardous Materials Program, as well as the daily /incident log, word processing, spread sheet, and data base management programs. Plans, resource inventories, and hazardous materials inventories within the Town are updated on a continuing basis utilizing the various computer programs. During 1994, our agency was able to obtain approval for $4,774 in Federal matching funds under various Federal Emergency Management reimbursement programs. This money was returned to the Town's General Fund. Volunteers are always welcome. All that is required is a willingness and dedication to serve. The required training will be provided. Our success in 1994 was made possible by the efforts of not only our own membership, but by the inter - departmental cooperation, the business community who came to our rescue, and by the residents who shared their expertise with us which collectively matte our goals achievable. Fishing Derby Detail 12 13 Moving Day, January 21, 1994 Photo Courtesy of the Mansfield News. Building Department Enforcing safe building standards. The Building Department is responsible for the inspection of all construction at various stages of each project to determine compli- ance with Federal, State and local codes. The code enforcement personnel consists of a full -time Inspector of Buildings /Zoning En- forcement Officer, a part-time Building In- spector, a part-time Electrical Inspector, a part-time Plumbing and Gas Inspector, and a part-time Mechanical Inspector. The responsibilities of the Inspector of Buildings include review of all phases of construction plans for residential, industrial and commercial buildings. This includes new construction, alterations, additions and reno- vations. Each project must be inspected a minimum of two times with many projects having multiple inspections at varying stages of construction. Inspections also include public and private places of assembly, i.e., schools, hotels, day care facilities and meet- ing places. In addition, inspectors are re- sponsible for the inspection of the installation of all solid fuel burning stoves. As designated by MGL Chapter 40A, Section 7, the Inspector of Buildings is also the Zoning Enforcement Officer and is re- sponsible for compliance with the Town of Mansfield's Zoning By -Law as well as Chapter 40A of the Zoning Act. Through the Zoning By -Law, preliminary site plan review for all business and industrial zones is the responsibility of the Inspector of Buildings who receives assistance from all department heads during the review process. The Electrical Inspector and the Plumbing and Gas Inspector are responsible for the in- spection of the installations of those respec- tive facilities to determine compliance with current codes. Their inspections include new installations, replacements, and alterations. hi most cases, there are a minimum of two inspections per job as well as many reinspec- tions due to non - compliance. in order for the code enforcement procedure to work effectively, there has to be close co- t` ordination of inspections between the various r individuals to insure compliance with exist- a ing codes. Building permits issued are a good indication of the total construction activities in any one year as a building permit represents the major portion of construction. The following lists the detailed breakdown of building permits issued from 1990 through 1994: SINGLE FAMILY 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 123 194 212 166 224 Value $23.7M $35.2M $37.7M $28AM $443M ADD /ALTER 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 146 143 159 181 175 Value $1.6M $1.2M $1.6M $1AM SIAM DUPLEX UNITS 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 3-6 Unit 1 -2 Unit 0 0 0 Value $500K $200K INDUSTRLIL /COMMERCIAL 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 38 37 38 44 60 Value $17.6M SUM S3.9M S65M SUM 14 15 DEMO/RELOCATE 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 15 6 4 10 8 Value S71K $11K S14K S%K $15K SIGNS BUILDING PERMIT FEES 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 $134K $108K $146K S170K $210K TOTAL FEES COLLECTED 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 S247K $186K S233K $244K S356K Resident, Mansfield Animal Shelter Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 13 21 26 Il 23 value $12K - S104K S81K $18K $46K POOLS 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 24 27 33 17 46 Value $104K $140K $108K S64K $237K TOTALS 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Permits 362 429 487 429 536 Value $435M WM $43M $36M $50M BUILDING PERMIT FEES 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 $134K $108K $146K S170K $210K TOTAL FEES COLLECTED 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 S247K $186K S233K $244K S356K Resident, Mansfield Animal Shelter Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Daniel Clifford, DPW Director Highway Department Progressive plus productive = improve- ments. The past year was a very productive, pro- gressive one for the Highway Department. Through road improvement money, appro- priated at Town Meeting and also Chapter 90 funding, the Highway Department aggres- sively pursued their goal of making the pub- lic ways safer for automotive and pedestrian travel. Route 106 was crack sealed from town line to town line. Franklin Street, Ma- ple Street, and East Street were chipsealed. Asphalt overlay was done on Chauncy, North Main, Thomas, Old Colony, West and Oakland Streets, while a portion of Maple, Pine, Bungay, and Williams Streets were re- constructed. Catch basins were installed and drain pipe laid to improve drainage on a number of streets. Mi The department also spent a great deal of time developing, planting and grooming the fields at the Plymouth Street Recreation Fa- cility and overseeing the construction of the concession stand. These projects were ac- complished in addition to the day to day ac- tivities of street sweeping, signage, tempo- rary road repair and the care and maintenance of public buildings and grounds, islands, cemeteries and commons. The winter of 1994 was also a very active time for the crew, with plowing, sanding and salting around the clock in an effort to keep ahead of the stormiest season in recent years. Motor Pool Maintenance and motor repair. The Motor Pool is responsible for the main- tenance and repair of over thirty vehicles as- signed to the Highway, Water, Recreation, Police, and various other departments. They also perform repairs and maintenance on all the small engine machinery as well as moni- toring and maintaining the underpass pumps on North Main Street and Route 106. Engineering Department Professional assistance, knowledge and support. The Engineering Department, under the di- rection of the Town Engineer, works to pro- vide the Town with professional assistance, knowledge, and support pertaining to Engi- neering and all its functions. The Engineering Department focuses on the following daily tasks and responsibilities. • Review plans and specifications, coordi- nate consultant activities, conduct project management, bid and award projects, manage outside construction inspections, and conduct in -house inspections for all Capital Improvements, Public Works, and other projects in which the Town has an interest. • Projects which are ongoing included the following: intersection improvements at North Main and Chauncy Streets, Wil- liams Street Bridge replacement, Maple Street reclamation, Ware Street sidewalk project, and the Cabot Partners Better- ment Program. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer • Assist the Planning Board and its staff in the review of subdivision plans and envi- ronmental impact reports and support the inspection process. • Issue and inspect all sewer connections and street cut permits. • Assist the public in reviewing the flood insurance maps to determine the location of the 100 -year flood elevation. • Conduct instrument and site surveys to k assist the public in right -of -way and util- ity questions. .` • Track various grant programs which contribute to State and/or Federal reve- 1 nues for Town projects. • Manage the Water and Wastewater De- partments. 17 Water Department Total commitment for water quality. The Water Department consists of a staff of thirteen and has the primary responsibility of providing an adequate safe drinking water supply to nearly 100% of the residents of Mansfield. It does this through a system of eight wells and approximately ninety miles of • Design, manage, and inspect all in -house The Engineering Department is presently Public Works projects pertaining to working on many diverse projects and is drainage, roadway, sewerage, and other planning, with the Town's representatives, miscellaneous civil engineering matters. many other improvement projects which will insure better service and safety to the public. • Conduct instrument and site surveys to k assist the public in right -of -way and util- ity questions. .` • Track various grant programs which contribute to State and/or Federal reve- 1 nues for Town projects. • Manage the Water and Wastewater De- partments. 17 Water Department Total commitment for water quality. The Water Department consists of a staff of thirteen and has the primary responsibility of providing an adequate safe drinking water supply to nearly 100% of the residents of Mansfield. It does this through a system of eight wells and approximately ninety miles of pipe. There is 4.5 million gallons of storage capacity between the Foolish Hill under- ground reservoir and the Oxford Road standpipe. This storage capacity is equal to more than two day's average demand. The department also has the responsibility of maintenance and repair of the distribution system, meter installations and readings, op- erations and maintenance of eight wells and five corrosion control systems, and grounds maintenance of the well and reservoir sites. Water demand for 1994 was down 12% from 1993. The average daily demand was 2.20 million gallons per day for a total of 802,450,000 gallons per year. There were several periods where pumping exceeded 4.0 million gallons per day and the groundwater supply showed signs of stress. During the 1994 Town Meeting the voters approved the development of the Ash Property well site in West Mansfield. This capital improvement will assist in meeting the Town's growing water needs now and in the future. We began the construction of the two potassium hy- droxide corrosion control stations at the Cate Spring and Witch Pond well sites. We also began the design of a similar corrosion con- trol station at the Prescott #8 and #9 well sites. These stations are required for the Town's Water Department to comply with Federal and State copper/lead program. The Town experienced a water emergency early last summer when coliform was found within the water distribution system. Analysis showed that the problem originated at three of the Town's well sites. An aggressive chlo- rination and flushing program solved the problem within seven days. Under a State mandate, the Water Department is still chlo- rinating the water until further notice. We express thanks to all of our water customers who showed great patience during this crisis. The Water Department continued their hy- drant replacement program in replacing over IF:l 15 hydrants with new materials. They also repaired over 90 service leaks, renewed over 20 existing services, and constructed a water main extension on Maple Street. As the water industry and technology change, so too does your Water Department in the training and licensing of Water De- partment personnel, the design and imple- mentation of maintenance and control of equipment, the implementation of a high tech billing system, and the sample and testing of our most important resource -- water. Fishing Derby, Fulton Pond Water Pollution Control Facility Wastewater treatment and sludge com- posting. The Water Pollution Control Facility consists of a 3.14 million gallons per day advanced wastewater treatment plant and a sludge landfill/compost facility. The facility and pre- sent staff of ten have the primary responsibil- ity of abating the potential pollution of local ground and surface water caused by sewage and septage generated in the towns of Mans- field, Foxboro, and Norton. The effluent (water cleansed by the treatment process) is discharged into the Three Mile River, which flows to the Taunton River and eventually into the upper Narragansett Bay. The facility continually meets or exceeds Federal, State, discharged into the Three Mile River, which flows to the Taunton River and eventually into the upper Narragansett Bay. The facility continually meets or exceeds Federal, State, and local water quality standards. In May of 1994, the facility again received high marks in the Save the Bay Annual Report. The re- port listed the facility as having extremely low concentrations of pollutants discharged into the Bay. During 1994, the facility treated 806,587 million gallons of wastewater for an average daily flow of 2,210 million gallons. This flow represents 70.38% of the facility's capacity. Included in these flow figures are 7,365,943 gallons of septage, or an average daily flow of 20,180 gallons received and treated at the facility. With a pollutant removal rate greater than 99 %, we removed 2,064,707 pounds of pollutants in the form of sludge. Approxi- mately half was buried in the sludge landfill during the winter months, while the remain- der was composted. The Water Pollution Control Facility began the construction of its dechlorination facility and plans on having it on line by summer 1995. Williams Street Cemetery, Happy Hollow 19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Department Direct services to Town Departments and Boards. Shaun Burke, Planning Director The Planning Department is comprised of two full -time employees, an Administrative Secretary and a Planning Director. The Ad- ministrative Secretary provides direct support' services to the Planning Board and Subdivi- sion Inspector, and indirect support services to the Fair Housing Committee, Capital Im- provements Committee, and other Boards and Departments as may be necessary. The Planning Director's primary task is to provide professional assistance to the Plan- ning Board. In addition, the Planning Direc- tor assists the public and other Boards and Town Departments. The Planning Director also serves as the Town's Fair Housing Direc- tor, Civil Rights Coordinator, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. Departmental staff services include review of subdivision plans, special permit applica- tions, and most development proposals. Planning Department staff also prepares amendments and revisions to the Town's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning By- Law. Planning Department staff prepares and assists other Town Departments in grant application preparation. The Town's Subdivision Inspector/Depart- ment of Public Works Director inspects con - straction of unaccepted subdivision streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other re- quired improvements. The Inspector reviews construction cost estimates and proposed surety. The Inspector continues to play a key role in managing and supervising the com- pletion of construction within subdivisions where the developer has defaulted. Comple- tion of improvements is paid for by using the developer's surety. Surety may be awarded to the Town by the courts or agreed upon in an out -of -court settlement. Cemetery Restoration, Old Town Cemetery Planning Board The development and review process. During the course of the year, the Planning Board held numerous public hearings to re- ceive public comment on development pro- posals. The board also spent several months holding workshops and public hearings on the 11 Zoning By -Law amendments, which 20 were taken up at the Annual Town Meeting in the spring. The following table provides a summary of some of the Planning Board's activities over the past five years. TABLE 1: PLANNING BOARD ACTIVITY 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 No. of lots approved order Form A plan endorsement 81 33 79 80 77 Site Plan Recommendations 12 5 5 10 3 special Pewits 15 3 6 1 4 subdivisions (Prelin✓1)efinitive) 23 0 4 5 30 No. of streets recommended to Town Meeting for acceptance 3 42 20 5 6 Rezoning applications 2 3 1 3( *) 1(x) Zoning By Law Amendments 5 5 5 13( +) 11 * - not acted on +- four passed, nine not acted on x- wdhdmum The Town again experienced a very active construction season. Below is a quantitative summary of subdivision construction which took place within the residential subdivisions. TABLE 2: SUBDIVISION STATUS REPORT ITEM AMOUNT Asphalt Finished Road 2.5 Miles Asphalt Binder Road 2.3 Miles Asphalt Finish Sidewalk 3.0 Miles Asphalt Binder Sidewalk 2.0 Miles Finished Curbing 5.0 Miles Loam and Seed Grass Areas 2.0 Acres Street Trees 212 Street Lights 50 Fire Alarm Boxes 10 As in the past, the Planning Board has worked and will continue to work with other Town Boards to enhance communication and better coordinate the development review process. Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Working behind the scenes for the south- east region. The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District continued to serve the Town of Mansfield during 1994. SRPEDD (pronounced sir -ped) is a locally run regional agency serving southeastern Massachusetts. During the past year, the Town of Mansfield was represented on the SRPEDD Commis- sion by Michael Cadden, Barbara Orlando, and Leonard Flynn. The Joint Transportation Planning Group representative was Lance Lawson. Some of SRPEDD's more significant ac- complishments in 1994 were: • Completion and certification of the an- nual Transportation Improvement Pro- gram (OEDP) which set regional priori- ties and made cities and towns eligible for federal and state grants for transportation and economic development projects. The TIP sets priorities for $315 million in fed- eral and state dollars for regional trans- portation projects over the next three years. • SRPEDD developed the "Massasoit Compact ", a collaborative . economic strategy for the region. Over 50 organi- zations and individuals have signed the compact, pledging to do their share to revitalize the region's economy. 21 Old Town Cemetery, West Street • SRPEDD reviewed the environmental impact of larger development projects in the region to insure that potentially harm- ful impacts will be addressed. This year, we reviewed 55 such projects, comment- ing on the impact on traffic, water supply, sewage disposal, wetlands, and other de- velopment- related issues. Nineteen appli- cations for Federal and State funds were reviewed to insure consistency with other plans and efficient use of public funds. • SRPEDD conducts a district -wide traffic counting program and maintains a com- puter file of all available traffic count data throughout the region. SRPEDD contin- ued to provide computerized accident filing for nine towns and has provided pavement management assistance to thirteen towns. • SRPEDD worked with both GATRA and SRTA on issues such as route evalua- tions, marketing, service to elderly and handicapped persons and overall data compilation and analysis. • Assistance to the South Eastern Eco- nomic Development (SEED) Corpora- tion, which makes loans to small busi- nesses for expansion. In 1994, SEED ap- proved loans to 80 small businesses in the amount of $7.2 million. These loans are projected to create 484 new jobs. • SRPEDD continued to operate the South- eastern Massachusetts Data Center, pro- viding information to businesses, cities and towns, and individuals. • SRPEDD provided assistance to busi- nesses on toxic materials use reduction. Staff worked with the Southeast Indus- trial Advisory Committee to hold meet- ings and workshops for businesses lo- cated throughout southeastern Massachu- setts. • SRPEDD organized and co- sponsored the fifth annual Earth Lab Environmental Conference. The conference was held at Bridgewater State College for science teachers throughout the region. • With the traditional fishing industry in crisis, SRPEDD embarked on a program to develop aquaculture businesses in the region. Coastal and inland aquaculture have tremendous potential in southeast- ern Massachusetts. • SRPEDD conducted training and work- shops for local officials on economic de- velopment, downtown revitalization, planning laws, and community action statements. In addition, municipal assistance was pro- vided to Mansfield in the following areas: • Commuter rail station expansion plan- ning 22 • Cluster commercial zoning research • Water resource protection By -Laws in- formation • Great Woods zoning alternatives We look forward to serving you in 1995. Conservation Commission Protecting our environment and resources. Winter in Mansfield Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. The past year has continued to be a busy one for the Conservation Commission. Twenty - seven meetings were held where hearings were conducted for the construction of, or addition to, fifty-nine single family homes. Four subdivisions were reviewed, of which three were permitted and one was withdrawn. Thirteen hearings were held for various local and state projects, mostly involving roadway and drainage work. One commercial project was permitted. Apart from the regulatory responsibilities of the Wetland Protection Act, the Commission spent time on other, equally important mat- ters. Cooperative efforts led to the return of, from the state to the Town, more of the ex- cess land adjacent to Route 495. This has helped to increase our total holdings of con- servation land to just under 900 acres. Re- views and discussions are being held with other landowners and trusts to further in- crease conservation acreage. In addition, a sub - committee, made up of Commission representatives, local land trust members and other citizens, worked on the beginning of a trail development program for conservation land. The initial efforts are fo- ;. cused on the Great Woods area. As more f- trails are established and promoted, the resi- dents of Mansfield can better appreciate the natural beauty of the Town's conservation legacy. Zoning Board of Appeals Applications and appeals to the Mansfield Zoning By -Law. The Zoning Board of Appeals held 15 meet- ings in 1994 to hear information presented for 35 different applications or appeals relat- ing to various sections of the Mansfield Zoning By -Law. Two of these applications were withdrawn, four were denied, and the remainder were approved. Fishing Derby, Fultons Pond 043 Many of the applications deal with alterations to single and two - family houses which, as several court cases have demonstrated, are eligible for certain forms of special treatment when those homes are non - conforming. The ZBA, in conjunction with the Planning De- partment, continues to work to clarify and simplify the Mansfield Zoning By -Law so that these types of residential structures and the proposed alterations are reviewed and approved in the most expeditious fashion. Health Department Guarding our environment and public health. As Mansfield experiences the rhythm of growth, many factors influence our lives. Some of the influences are direct and felt by all citizens, while others are subtle, yet pow- erful, such as environmental and public health. Rabies has become a very serious threat in the northeast. The overwhelming number of rabies positive animals are raccoons and skunks. The proliferation of these animals is influenced by suburban growth. The food sources for these animals is related to a household's handling and storage of trash and waste, not to mention direct feeding. Simply put, more homes, more trash, more food for (potentially rabid) animals. The best way to protect against rabies is to vaccinate pets, do not feed wild animals and carefully store trash. Rabies vaccination has proven to be the most effective barrier between wild ani- mals and people. While tobacco use is a long recognized health hazard, second -hand tobacco smoke has been more recently recognized as a haz- ard. In an effort to promote both environ- mental and personal health, the Massachu- setts Department of Public Health has initi- ated a Tobacco Control Program. Mansfield, as the lead community, joined with the Towns of Sharon and Easton, and later Nor- ton, to establish local tobacco control initia- tives. The initiatives range from control of tobacco sales to children, control of second- hand smoke and personal smoking cessation programs. We encourage you to participate in any and all phases of this program. A long established wood treatment facility in Mansfield has ceased operations this past year. The facility has long been recognized as a site to be remedied under the Massachu- setts Contingency Plan. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has begun work to stabilize the site from further degradation and to begin re- mediation, as well as explore the impact on environmental and public health. Growth throughout the Commonwealth has spawned the long anticipated revision to the regulation governing the design and con- struction of septic systems, Title 5. This regulation will now address septage as a pollutant in the environment and will effect everyone who utilizes a septic system as their method of wastewater disposal. Halloween Parade 24 The Household Hazardous Waste Collection continues to be the most effective method of removing such waste safely from the envi- ronment. The Board of Health sponsors this program each Spring and has removed many thousands of gallons of chemicals and oil from the Town. The Board of Health and the Health Depart- ment exists to protect the environment and public health of the townspeople. Our role is to help you with problems you may encoun- ter in these areas. Tobacco Control Program 1NEMS1 Norton, Easton, Mansfield and Sharon united. Tobacco Control, Town Garage Sale Funded by the twenty-five cent tobacco tax, the Tobacco Control Program began opera- tions in February of 1994 with the hiring of a Program Coordinator and Health Educator. Educational programs on the ill health effects of tobacco use were presented to a variety of groups throughout the communities. Nine companies and businesses were assisted in going smoke -free. Ninety-four residents re- quested and received printed information about environmental tobacco smoke, quit- ting, and the health risks associated with to- bacco use. In addition, sixty-one referrals were made to smoking cessation providers. The Health Educator became trained as a facilitator for the American Cancer Society's FreshStart smoking cessation programs. This enabled the Program to more directly serve individuals interested in quitting; seventy- three have quit to date. Beginning in October, the Town of Norton was added to the service delivery area. Tobacco regulations were drafted in Sharon, Easton, and Norton. Compliance checks to monitor youth access were conducted in Sharon, Easton, and Mansfield. HUMAN RESOURCES Park & Recreation Department Join us soon for a program! JANUARY ice skating parties... winter adult volleyball and basketball, kid's workshop, dog obedience ... youth basketball grades 1- 8... METRO West basketball grades 6, 7 & 8 ... snow removal... summer program prepara- tion FEBRUARY ice skating parties... Sesame Street Live ... dog obedience, kid's workshop, adult volleyball and basketball, youth basket- ball and METRO, all continue... summer pro- gram preparation Halloween Parade 1'RI Summer Camp The Fairy Circus MARCH dog obedience, kid's workshop, adult volleyball and basketball, youth basket- ball and METRO continue... Community Cal- endar advertising and information gathering begins... summer program preparation contin- ues ... summer camp registration begins for residents... spring cleanup at Memorial Park.. prepare for spring sports, MHS, youth soccer, little league, softball ... installation of new materials for softball and baseball backstops APRIL. adult basketball and volleyball con - tinue... registration for spring kid's workshop and dog obedience... registration for youth and adult tennis lessons, summer camp ages 5 - 12, new summer camp introduced for ages 4 & 5, adult softball, fishing derby, ga- rage sale... Community Calendar continues ... "The Fairy Circus" presentation... spring sports at park MAY adult indoor programs conclude... registration for summer programs continues... 26 Fishing Derby Summer Camp summer staff hired ...youth and senior citizen fishing derby ... garage sale ... adult softball begins... adult tennis session I... "3 on 3" meet- ing ... cemetery restoration project coordinator hired...dog obedience and spring kid's work - shop... spring sports at park JUNE registration for summer dog obedi- ence and kid's workshop ... the GREAT Duck Race... Movies with the Stars... Concerts on the Common ... adult tennis lessons session II, youth tennis ... camp counselor training days ...registration for summer camp ends... "3 on 3" league begins ... girls high school basket- ball league... summer camp parents, campers meeting w /counselors... spring sports at park JULY summer camp, kid's workshop, dog obedience, tennis lessons, "3 on 3 ", movies, concerts, girls basketball... Arts in the Park... Community Calendar goes to press ... arts and crafts show registration begins ... town land maintenance transferred to DPW... installation of 4 basketball standards, 4 half courts, at Memorial Park AUGUST summer camp, kid's workshop, dog obedience, tennis lessons, "3 on 3" play- offs, movies, concerts, performances, girls basketball... autumn dog obedience... Com- munity Calendar distributed... adult volleyball and basketball registration begins ... prepara- tion for METRO West tryouts and league ...autumn kid's workshop... prepare park for fall sports, MHS, youth soccer, football ...drilling for irrigation well at park SEPTEMBER adult volleyball and basket- ball begin ... METRO West registration ... autumn kid's workshop ... dog obedience ... first cemetery restoration workshop... youth basketball preparation... fall sports at park OCTOBER second cemetery restoration workshop... volleyball, basketball, fall kid's workshop and dog obedience continue ... METRO West teams chosen ... youth basket- ball registration begins... Halloween Parade... fall sports at park NOVEMBER 16th Annual Arts & Crafts Show ... tree decorating with school children and COA ... Annual Tree Lighting ceremony ...volleyball, basketball, kid's workshop, dog obedience continue... The Perfect Puppy pro- gram ... youth basketball registration continues ... the GRAVEYARD gazette, Vo1.1, Number 1, Fall 1994 ... fall sports at park DECEMBER Super Bowl at park ... youth basketball registration continues... grades 5 - 8 youth basketball team assignment nights ...coaches clinic ... METRO West League be- gins ... adult basketball, volleyball contin- ues ... fall kid's workshop... INFINITIES and Peter and the Wolf ...close Memorial Park... Thank you for another wonderful year! 27 Council on Aging Resources, services and programs. COA Spring Fashion Show - Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. The role of the Council on Aging in the community is to serve all elders 60 and over with as many available resources, services and programs as possible. The Mansfield COA is very unique compared to other communities due in part to the many ex- panded and available services. The COA strives to provide the highest level of service provision through Outreach, Volunteer Co- ordination, Information and Referral, Social Programs, Transportation, and Community based programs. Elders are facing more difficult challenges and choices today than ever before, with higher Health Care Insurance costs, reduced income resources, isolation and frailty. The COA helps to provide added resources and programs to help an elder cope with such difficulties but to also allow them to help themselves. For FY 93/94 the COA's greatest demand was for in -home services to help frail elders .with home -care needs, home delivered meals, transportation to medical services and on- COA Dance - Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. going visitation to home -bound and espe- cially for mental health issues. The on -site medical services for Podiatry, Hearing Clin- ics, Vision and Eye Care, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Flu Clinics allows elders to conveniently take part in the programs for minimal or no cost. The on -going Social Pro- grams, Trips, and special interest programs in Exercise, Line Dancing, Painting Classes, Intergenerational programs and Walking Club continue to be popular for those who are active and socially involved in the com- munity. Social Services Directing clients to available services. Along with servicing elders, over the last seven years the COA has actively been in- volved with helping young families and in- dividuals in need. Services available through the COA range from food, shelter resources, clothing, used furniture and mental health resources. The most important role in servic- ing clients is to direct them to available re- sources and to enable them to help them- selves. The need to help families and individuals is growing. At present the part-time Social H3 Worker has an intake of approximately ten new families every month. In FY 1993 there were 69 families on case file. In FY 1994 that figure doubled to approximately 136 fami- lies. With the continued growth of the Town and increased needs of Social Services to help individuals, a separate budget was needed to better serve the community. The COA continues to network with new and identifiable resources and to work with Town officials, community organizations, volunteers and those who have donated items to the COA. Our sincere appreciation to all those who have helped the COA make the Town of Mansfield an outstanding commu- nity of resources and service delivery. Mansfield Public Library At your fingertips, newspapers, storyhour, magazines, 58,000 books. Leslie Pasch, Library Director - Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. The activities of the Mansfield Public Library were many and varied in 1994. The citizens of Mansfield took out almost 155,000 books and other materials and enjoyed a variety of programs and services. Free programs were sponsored by the Library Trustees on com- puters, humor, selling a home, communica- tion, time management and wills. For kids, school storyhour and summer reading pro- gram helped prepare future life -long readers. The theme for the summer was "Ticket to Read" and participants "journeyed" to the rain forest, bonny Scotland and on safari in Kenya. Crafts, games and stories completed an exciting summer. The Friends of the Li- brary presented adult and youth programs, concerts and an annual trip to the New Eng- land Flower Show in Boston. Fundraisers such as the annual book sale and bake sale provided the library with magazines, museum passes, Value Line stock listings and micro- fiche printing. Spring planting at the Library. - Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. The multimedia craze spread to the library in 1994 bringing CD -ROM products for public use. Current selections include Encarta, AAA Trip Planner, Mayo Clinic Health Book, Bookshelf and Dangerous Creatures among others. We expect this trend to con- tinue to gain popularity and plans are under- way to add workstations and educational ti- tles for children in early 1995. We have also 139 expanded our books on cassette collection for which demand steadily grows. The staff is in the midst of weeding the collection of wom and outdated books to make room for new titles. A lease collection to deliver bestsellers quickly was instituted and the library now has a monthly column in the Mansfield News concerning books, publishing and libraries. ABLE, the Automated Bristol Library Ex- change of which Mansfield is a member, is a cooperative library system which has grown to 24 libraries. The Mansfield Director was elected secretary of the executive board in 1994. Our library welcomed two new mem- bers to the staff this year, giving our patrons better service and more attention. The dis- play case was opened to the many worthy nonprofit organizations in town to promote their work. Exhibits were arranged by the Mansfield Women of Today, the Homet Boosters, the Tobacco Control Department and others. As the library staff and trustees begin another year of serving the community of Mansfield, we look forward to many technological inno- vations to come -- Intemet, Dial -Pac (library access from home) and Kids' Cat (an icon - based catalog for children). It is only through the continued support which Mansfield has bestowed on its library that these advances Friends of the Library performance. - Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. Memorial Day Veterans' Services Services for Veterans and their families. 1994 was a year of continued high demand for services by the Veteran community of Mansfield. Due to the uneven economic re- covery in the local area, many inquiries were received as to the types and availability of assistance for Veterans and their families which would allow them to continue their lives with minimized negative impact. In addition to financial assistance, the De- partment of Veterans' Services also provides information and referral for Veterans and their families who may benefit from pro- grams available through other area agencies. The Department also continues to provide assistance to Veterans and their dependents who seek help when dealing with Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs applications, forms and correspondence. k1f In March of 1994, an opportunity to apply for a grant to perform restoration work on Veterans headstones and grave markers was made available to the Town. An application was made and subsequently a grant, through the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services, was awarded to the Town. Restora- tion work, made possible by this grant, was completed in June and was followed by ad- ditional cemetery restoration work sponsored by the Park and Recreation Department of Mansfield. It is anticipated that similar work will be un- dertaken in the future and that the Mansfield Veterans community will benefit from proj- ects which maintain and preserve the monu- ments and memorials to their dedication and sacrifice. Emil Giordano Mansfield Public Schools School Committee Progress and change. James B. Wlikan, Jr. Linda E. Chilson Andrea N icheli 1994 was a year of continued progress and change for the School Committee and the Mansfield Public Schools. The Learning Leadership Team (LLT), the school business collaborative between the Mansfield Public Schools and the Motorola Corporation, began interviewing a wide array of parents, students, business leaders, com- munity representatives, and school depart- ment employees to help determine the needs and goals of the system. The LLT plans to present to the School Committee a long - range strategic plan for the school system in the summer of 1995. Implementation of the new curriculum con- tinued and a process was established to con- 31 Russell HaRmann tinually review, assess, and refine the curricu- lum. • Our athletic programs continued their success. Of particular note is the Boys Varsity Football team and the Girls Var- sity Field Hockey team who are, once again, Hockomock Champions. The Football team went on to become Super - bowl Champions. • The Superintendent was appointed to the "Foundation Budget Review Commis- sion" by Governor Weld. This commis- sion will review the formula used to de- termine the money received from the State to towns for educational purposes. Currently, this formula does not meet the • • • needs of growth towns such as Mans- field. Russell Hartmann was elected to the School Committee, replacing Larry Rob- erts. Natalie Ruppert resigned in June from the School Committee because of job relocation, and Andrea Micheli was appointed to the School Committee to finish Natalie's term through March 1995. Chuck Cormier, Principal of the Jordan Elementary School, resigned to take a position in Hingham. Joanne "Scotti" Finnegan was appointed Interim Princi- pal. Steve Driscoll was hired as the Principal of the Qualters Middle School replacing Jack Hagerty, who served as the Interim Principal. Dr. Karin Randolph was hired as Director of Pupil Personnel Services replacing Heather Champigny who re- signed to take a position in Ayer. Leo Sciarappa was hired as Assistant. Princi- pal of the Robinson Elementary School. Several transfers occurred as well. Diane Lowndes, enrichment teacher at the Jor- dan School, was appointed Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Mary Ann Carey, enrichment teacher at the Jackson School, was named Assistant Principal at the Jackson School. Unprecedented population growth continued to be our biggest challenge. In the spring, the Committee voted to support a $23.8 million debt exemption plan to renovate and expand Robinson Elementary School, Qualters Mid- dle School, and Mansfield High School. The plan also addressed safety issues and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). Voters approved the plan in December, insur- ing that two- thirds of the costs of the project will be reimbursed by the State. The School Committee appreciates the support of the citizens, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Selectmen. Superintendent of Schools, 1994 Report Dr. Donald I Nicoletti, Superintendent The 1993 -94 annual report to the members of the School Committee and the residents of Mansfield is as follows: Once again, we must recognize and appreci- ate the dedication each School Committee member has given to the Mansfield Public Schools especially for their attendance at all regular, workshops, and subcommittee meetings. The Town of Mansfield is fortu- nate to have people on the School Committee who are unselfish and give freely of their time. The School Committee has faced and met many challenges this past year: the continu- ing enrollment growth in our system, the renovations that have to be made to the older schools to meet A.D.A. compliance laws, and the additions that must be made to the Robin- son School, Qualters Middle School, and Mansfield High School to accommodate the new growth. They have logged in many ex- tra hours to face and meet these challenges. The comments and data that follow are a brief summary of the major aspects and ac- tivities that occurred during the 1993 -94 school year: • Eighty -two (82) percent of Mansfield High School graduates enrolled in post high school educational programs, with eighty (80) percent going on to two and four year colleges. • $42,000 in local scholarship awards were provided to Mansfield High School 1994 graduates. • The Boys Varsity Football team and the Girls Varsity Field Hockey team once again became the Hockomock Champs with the Football team going on to win the Superbowl. • The Boys Spring Track team were champions, for the third time in four years, of the South Shore Principal Invi- tational Track Meet. • Saphier Training for the teachers contin- ued during the 1993 -94 school year. • Piloted multi-aged primary classrooms at the elementary level. • We were able to hire an additional 15 new teachers. • The District Learning Leadership Team (DLLT), our business - school partnership, } completed data about our organization from the educational staff. It also devel- oped questions to be used next year with the community to gather its input about � the school system. This data will be the s apt,, foundation for the development of a strategic plan. 32 I; a„ 33 • Developed and initiated new curriculum initiatives in Social Studies and Technol- ogy. • Continued current curriculum initiatives at the elementary level such as Chicago Math Program, Whole Language, and SCIS Science program. • Encouraged a collegial environment among the staff to support adult learning and planning together. • Encouraged and supported the use of authentic assessment by teachers who demonstrate an interest in ongoing stu- dent assessment. • The school system grant/revenue income for the 1993 -94 school year was $362,752. • The school system received a total of $316,831 in program grants for the fol- lowing programs: Chapter I Chapter H Drug Free Education Home Coming ENROLLMENT DATA The table below compares enrollment data between the 1992 -93 school year and the 1993 -94 school year. October 1, 1992 October 1, 1993 Preschool 22 46 K - 8 enrollment 2,362 2,518 9 - 12 enrollment 662 715 TOTAL 3,046 3,279 Home Coming 1993 - 94 DISTRIBUTION OF THE BUDGET BY PERCENT BUDGET: FY94 Total Operating Budget $13,803,561 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES Wages and Salaries $10,970,738 79.48% Goods and Services $ 2,821,191 20.44% TOTAL EXPENDED BUDGET $13,791,929 99.92% Unexpended Balance Returned to Town General Fund $ 11,632 0.08% FY94 TOTAL COMMITTED $13,803,561 100.00% Mansfield High School Band Jordan - Jackson Elementary School Encampment 34 Photo courtesy of the Mansfield News. Southeastern Regional School District Southeastern offers six post - secondary and twenty -four secondary vocational- technical training programs. On October 1, 1993, there were 1,282 students enrolled in the school district. Mansfield's share of the $10,310,948 fiscal year 1994/95 school budget is $173,646. This is 4.52% of the budget and represents fifty -eight students. Various grants were written and funded from a variety of sources to offset supply and equipment costs. We were funded for a health grant, drug -free school grant, special education grant, block grant, mathematics/ science grant, and Carl Perkins vocational grant. Grant funds were used to purchase machine shop equipment and various shop supplies. Additional grant funds were used to hire aides, discipline assistants, and vocation- al teachers. Our adult evening school courses continue to offer entry level trade skills and apprentice programs. Many new evening school courses were offered during the past year and adult participation has greatly increased. A site visit was made by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences to evaluate our Medical Laboratory Technician Program. NAACLS recommend- ed that our Medical Laboratory Technician Program receive accreditation for a two year period. John Avery, our High School Director for the past six years, was appointed Superintendent - Director of Bristol - Plymouth Regional School in Taunton, and created a vacancy that was filled by Patrick H. O'Neill, former Director and Administrative Officer of Main Vocational United Technologies Center. Mr. O'Neill has over twenty years of experience 35 and is completing his doctoral studies at Nova Southeastern University in vocational technical occupational education. Southeastern recently hosted ten vocational students from Fermanagh College in North- ern Ireland, and ten county Cavan students from the Republic of Ireland. The program was called the Wider Horizons Program, and was funded by the International Fund for Ireland to promote peace and greater under - tanding. Southeastern student John Shea won first place in the Massachusetts Vocational in- dustrial Clubs of America residential plumb- ing competition and placed seventh in the national competition held in Kansas City, Missouri. Other VICA students have been successful in other regional and state com- petitions. Southeastern graduates continue to do well, and the Class of 1994 has 96% of its graduates placed in full -time jobs, military and/or further education. Co- operative ed- ucation employers thank the school district for supplying them with high caliber students. Southeastern is always seeking new and different ways of conducting its education programs at minimal costs to the taxpayers of the school district without sacrificing quality vocational education programs. Southeastern is appreciative for the coopera- tion and support received from the residents of Mansfield. BOARDS & COMMITTEES Airport Commission $1 million in projects completed. Mansfield Airport - Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Siena. In 1994, the Airport Commission completed the final segment of its planned recon- struction of major airport facilities. This past year the Commission reconstructed two - thirds of the parallel taxiway to the main runway, rebuilt the two aircraft parking ramps not repaired in 1993, and installed a new, state -of -the -art above ground fuel storage facility. This tank replaced two 46- year old underground storage tanks. The above ground facility eliminates possible future problems inherent with old under- ground tanks. In the past several years, the Airport Commission has, in addition to the above work, installed security fencing around the perimeter of the airport, upgraded runway lighting, reconstructed the main runway, and rehabilitated/rebuilt all primary pavement areas. These projects, costing well in excess of $1 million, were completed at a cost to the Mansfield taxpayers of $8,000! The Airport Commission was able to accomplish this by obtaining Federal and State grants and by accelerating the construction schedule to take advantage of economic conditions. 36 With the completion of these projects, Mans- field Municipal Airport is one of the finest small airports in the region. The airport, in addition to providing recreational flying and flight instructions, is also used regularly by local businesses and industry. Mansfield Municipal Airport is your airport... come over and visit. You may even see one of the blimps that visit from time to time, or just watch the planes. Maybe you'll be bitten by the flying bug and learn to fly. Mansfield Housing Authority 131 Elder, 23 Family and 8 Special Needs housing units. The Mansfield Housing Authority is a State funded agency whose prime responsibility is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low income residents in the community. The Authority office is located at 22 Bicen- tennial Court, telephone number 339 -6890. The office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Although the State is the regulatory agency for all of public housing, Federal funds are also provided to support the existing Section 8 Programs. In 1994, the Authority received funding for twenty-five additional certificates of participation for eligible families in the area. Within the next two months, all of the certificates will be distributed and the recipients of the certificates will be allowed to search for a suitable apartment where a subsidy can be paid on their behalf. With the new allocations, the Authority now manages a Section 8 Program that consists of 35 vouchers and 25 certificates. The Authority also hosts eighty families who have certificates from other Authorities. Elderly Housing The Mansfield Housing Authority manages one hundred thirty -one units of elderly housing: Cedar Court with twenty-nine units of housing, Park Court with forty -two units of housing, and Bicentennial Court boasts of sixty units of housing. Family Housing There are twenty-three family units: one two - bedroom home, eleven four - bedroom homes, and eleven three - bedroom units. Special Needs Housing The Authority also manages a home for handicapped individuals located on South Main Street. There are two buildings that accommodate eight handicapped persons. The house is staffed by trained personnel who are affiliated with the Department of Mental Retardation. Williams Street Cemetery, Happy Hollow 37 The Mansfield Housing Authority consists of a five member board, four elected by the residents of Mansfield, and one appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts. The mem- bers presently serving on the Board of Commissioners are as follows: Charles Antonuccio, Chairman, Arthur Remillard, Vice Chairman, William DeBaggis, Trea- surer, James Grady, Member and Alice Armstrong, Member. Improvements In 1994, the Authority applied for and received a modernization grant for new siding at Hawthorne Court. Hawthorne Court is located adjacent to Bicentennial Court and consists of eight three- bedroom apartments that are in dire need of new siding. Hopefully, work will get under way to correct the situation in the summer of 1995. The Authority has also received a grant of $200,000 to convert Bicentennial Court Housing for the Elderly from electric to gas heat. The architect has been hired and work has commenced. It is anticipated that the conversion of all sixty units will be accomplished by the fall of 1995. Looking to the future, the Authority hopes to be able to side Bicentennial Court. This will be addressed in the budget for next fiscal year, October 1, 1995. Williams Street Cemetery, Happy Hollow Mansfield Cultural Council Exhibits, performances, concerts. Chairperson Suzanne V. Shaver, Treasurer Dawn Martin, Secretary Marilyn Healey, Members Carole Duclos, Jacqueline Bab- cock, Joan Fabian, Margo Lemieux, Shawna Leary. Background The Mansfield Cultural Council is a local subsidiary of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Massachusetts Council was formed in 1990 when the Massachusetts Council on Arts and Humanities and the Massachusetts Arts Lottery Council merged. The purpose of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is to "promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humani- ties, and interpretive sciences, in order to im- prove the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities." The State Coun- cil is funded by the Megabucks game con- ducted by the State Lottery Commission and by an annual appropriation from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Massachusetts Cultural Council grants funding to the Mansfield Cultural Council which then re- grants funds to local individu- als and organizations. The money allocated to the Town is determined by the State's Lo- cal Aid formula which is based on property values and on population. Local grants may only be used to support programs in the arts, humanities, and inter- pretive sciences (sciences that connect di- rectly to our lives). Programs must benefit the public. New projects are encouraged as are those that serve many people and those that promote community involvement. M Funding Cycle Yearly funding is based on the State's fiscal year which begins July 1. Local applications are available at the Town Clerk's Office in September and the deadline for completed applications is October 15. Approved appli- cations are sent to the Massachusetts Council by December 15 and State approval is made in March. Recipients are provided funding on a reimbursement basis. The Fairy Circus Local Meetings The Mansfield Cultural Council's funding meeting for fiscal year 1994 was held on October 27, 1993. The total allocation from the State was $3,177.00 and grant requests totaled $22,724.50. Many quality applica- tions were considered. The following projects received support: Mansfield Music and Art Society fora concert series ($500.00), Mans- field Choral Society ($500.00), and Mans- field Families for a community talent show ($200.00). The following school programs were partially financed: Mansfield Elemen- tary Schools for students to attend a per- formance of "The Nutcracker" ($1,000.00), Jackson Elementary School for an in- school performance by Epic Brass ($180.00), Jor- dan and Robinson Schools for a program on self - esteem by Scot Cannon ($180.00), and Qualters Middle School for "Adventures in Science" sponsored by The Boston Museum of Science ($450.00). The Mansfield Park and Recreation Depart- ment received $200.00 towards the "Arts in the Park" program. SMARTS Collaborative was granted $25.00 towards the Touring Art Exhibit and $300.00 for the Touring Per- formance Program. The Un- Common Thea- tre Company received $300.00 for its per- formance of "Charlie and the Chocolate Fac- tory". The Dedham Cultural Council received $100.00 to be used as a contribution to the newly forming South Shore Cultural As- sembly to which the Mansfield Cultural Council will become a member. The Mansfield Cultural Council held meet- ings January and March in order to establish a written criteria by which future applications would be judged. State requirements, local criteria, local priorities, and local policies were determined as well as were supplemen- tal questions for the application. This infor- mation is available upon request at the Town Clerk's Office or by writing to The Mansfield Cultural Council, Town Hall, 50 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048. On May 16, 1994, a community input meet- ing was held at the Mansfield Public Library. General Information about the Cultural Council was presented as well as a review of established policies and application materials. The public was encouraged to attend to pro- vide the Council with information about the 01 cultural needs and desires of the community. The input meeting will now be an annual event. Current goals of the Mansfield Cultural Council include increasing community awareness of the availability of funds in order to encourage the establishment and growth of local cultural programs and projects. For further information contact Chairperson Suzanne V. Shaver at 339 -5501. Historical Commission Historic resources, preservation, documen- tation. Cemetery Documentation, Old Town Cemetery In 1994, the Historical Commission con- tinued its efforts to raise awareness of the Town's historic resources and to advocate their preservation. Commission members continued their project to document the Town's historic burying grounds. They began the work of transcribing grave marker inscriptions in the Town's larger cemeteries, including St. Mary's and the East Mansfield Cemetery. The inscriptions they found in smaller burying grounds were entered into computer files by Billie Siena of the Park and Recreation Department. Commission mem- bets also participated in that department's cemetery restoration project. The Commission resolved to see the Fisher - Richardson House listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance as an 18th - century building. To this end, research on the history of the house continued and dates of ownership were established. The Commission arranged a tour of the building by Myron Stachiw, Director of Research of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, and historical consultant Claire Dempsey, who reported on its historic architecture. In June, Commission members assisted the Mansfield Historical Society as interpreters of the house for the Town's third graders. The Commission supported measures to preserve Mansfield's historic downtown and had several newspaper editorials published on the subject. It lent its support to the Town Capital Plan and awaited confirmation that the Soldiers' Memorial Hall had been accepted onto the National Register of Historic Places. The Commission document- ed, through photographs or survey forms, several Chauncy St. properties, including the Nelson Paine House (demolished), the Paine School and the Cleveland Twist Drill Bay State Plant. Tisdale Francis Gravestone, Old Town Cemetery CIC Many individuals contacted the Commission during the year for information and advice on the significance of historic sites located throughout the Town. The Commission re- ceived phone calls from residents, other Town departments, an engineering firm, and a local newspaper. At the same time, Town departments and residents were indispensable in helping the Commission to understand and document the Town's historic resources. The Historical Commission is grateful for this assistance and looks forward to a continued exchange of ideas in the coming year. Municipal Building Committee Building professionals. The Municipal Building Committee (MBC) had a very active year in 1994. As it is charged with planning, constructing, and ini- tially equipping municipal buildings in Town, the continued growth of the commu- nity has placed several project needs before the committee. The MBC is currently made up of construction, facilities' management, and engineering professionals who combine to provide valuable experience and the nec- essary know -how to accomplish the impor- tant and costly decisions facing Mansfield. Under the direction of the MBC several planning studies were completed by consult- ants in preparation for defining the long -term needs of the Town. First, a report on the Pre- sent Adequacy and Utilization of Municipal Facilities, with recommendations for Future Use and Rehabilitation, was completed. This study evaluated the existing conditions and projected needs of the various municipal de- partments including Fire and Police facilities. Ultimately, a recommended plan to address the future needs was developed with empha- sis on maximizing reuse of existing munici- pal facilities. IFPreparing to "right" the stone Next, a School Facilities and Five Year Asset Management Plan was conducted in close coordination with the School Committee who l was simultaneously having a Long Range Facilities Planning Report done to project school space needs. These two reports were r' used to help define a long -term capital needs t program. The MBC supplied valuable input into the overall capital plan developed by the Town. Close coordination with the Selectmen, Fi- nance Committee, School Committee, and other key staff ultimately led to a compre- hensive capital program for the community. So that appropriate guidance could be pro- vided, part of the input included a tour of each of the schools and municipal buildings to be impacted by the capital plan. The Committee coordinated the structural repairs to the high school auditorium wall after there was some concern expressed about the integrity of the wall. The diagnosis indicated the auditorium could remain in service with some basic precautions. The 41 work was done mostly in the summer so as not to disrupt any school functions. Finally, a resolution to the heating problems at the new Jordan - Jackson Elementary School was found and implemented after several lengthy discussions and negotiations with the project architect and contractor. A couple of minor issues remain on the overall school project which has been a huge success for the community. When the townspeople voted to support the full capital program on December 6, 1994, the MBC was already in the process of pro- curing an architect to design the three school additions in case the vote was favorable. This cuhninated in an architect being selected by year -end so that appropriate submittal deadlines for school State funding programs can be attained in 1995. This is just one ex- ample of the commitment the MBC has to these projects and an indication of how busy they will be in 1995. They look forward to receiving the necessary valuable input from the community during the implementation of these projects and encourage the public to attend their meetings or contact any member for an update. Cable Advisory Corporation Cable 8 Cable Access has seen a number of changes over the past year. The license agreement established by the Selectmen with CVI has changed the fiscal picture somewhat for the Access Corporation. Budgets are now pre- pared on a six month basis. We now pay our own rent and all utilities out of the funds Provided by CVI. All such expenses had previously been paid for by the licensee. This calendar year Access will be paying for the Program Director out of those funds as well. Because of this change, Mansfield Cable Access has hired its own employee to perform those tasks and to lead the program into greater growth and accessibility. Cable 8, the station on which most of our programming appears, has had numerous specials and public education programs to make the citizenry more aware of the politi- cal and financial needs of the Town. It is an- ticipated that the Learning Channel will soon be available to all residents as part of a joint effort by the Licensee (CVI) and Mansfield Cable Access. It can be anticipated that even more changes will come in the future. The Board of Directors consists of Bob Var- ley, Sue Hamilton, Mike Healey, Jack ONeil, Bruce Glazer, and Lou Amoroso. The secre- tary for the organization is Yolanda Lague. All are available for your comments and sug- gestions. Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee The regional protection of the drinking water supply. The Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Commit- tee ( CRAAC) was established by an Act of the Massachusetts legislature in 1987 to pro- mote the regional protection of the drinking water supply within the Canoe River aquifer through educational, advisory and coopera- tive efforts. The Committee consists of fif- teen appointed members, three each from the Towns of Easton, Mansfield, Norton, Fox- borough and Sharon. The Committee continued to conduct educa- tional programs throughout the past year. Chairman Wayne Southworth was a speaker at meetings of community groups, including the Foxborough and Sharon Rotary Clubs, and at local schools. Committee members presented educational displays and distrib- uted watershed materials to teachers at the Earthlab Conference at Bridgewater State College. 42 Members planned and participated in a Joint Canoe River/Hockomock Swamp Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) meeting in January at Stonehill College. Senator Keating and Leslie Luchonok, Direc- tor of the Inland ACEC Program, spoke about stewardship of natural resources. Chairman Wayne Southworth and Katherine Doherty of the Taunton River Watershed Al- liance presented slideshows of the natural resources within the watersheds to the 150 people in attendance. The Committee members initiated discus- sions with Mass DPW regarding road salt issues within the watershed. Sam Pollick, a DPW research hydrogeologist, gave a presen- tation at a CRAAC meeting regarding the criteria used to designate "no salt use" areas. As part of a Governor's Cabinet tour, Secre- tary of Environmental Affairs Trudy Cox visited the Canoe River at the Mansfield Fish and Game Club and enthusiastically partici- pated in a canoe ride. in memory of Benjamin Pratt The 7th Annual Canoe River Awareness Day was held in May at the Canoe River on Red Mill Road at the NortowEaston line. Dick Turner of Mass Fish and Wildlife gave a presentation about the wildlife along the river. Joan Kimball, Mass Fish and Wildlife's Adopt -A- Stream Coordinator, renewed eight adoptions and recognized one new adoption (Foxborough Rotary) of section of the wa- terway. The participants at the Awareness Day also enjoyed a canoe ride on the river. A video of the event is available. John Fresh, Easton Water Department em- ployee, presented an informative slideshow at the May CRAAC meeting. John has docu- mented many of the critical natural resources found along the river. Eagle Scout candidate Greg Mertz performed a project at Greeley's Pond in Foxborough. Greg cleared and marked trails and parking spaces, using materials provided by the Fox- borough Rotary Club, and generally made the area more accessible and enjoyable for the public. In August, Wheaton College students con- ducted a trash clean-up at the Canoe River Adhenng the stone using special epoxy. 43 at Red Mill Road. Wheaton President Dale Marshall assisted the crew with their tasks. At the September CRAAC meeting, Gail Su- dore, the Executive Director of the Plymouth County Wildlands Trust, spoke about PCWT's goals and presented a video describ- ing their existing properties. Future coopera- tive efforts between the two groups were dis- cussed. CRAAC members are developing a land protection program and are planning a proj- ect to identify and prioritize parcels along the river. CRAAC's meetings alternate among the five towns on the fast Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The meeting dates and locations are posted at each town hall. Public partici- pation is encouraged. The Committee also maintains a library of water - related materials at the Easton Water Department at 417 Bay Road. Town Clerk Center for Information Office hours for the Town Clerk and all Town Hall offices now include extended hours on Wednesday when we are open until 8:00 p.m. This was done in an effort to better serve the public. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday we are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday we close at 12:00 noon. The following reports for the Town election and Town Meetings show a small portion of the functions this office performs for the people of the Town of Mansfield. This office is in charge of every facet of elections, including voter registration, prepa- ration of ballots, preparation of voting lists, and general conduct of elections. Absentee Town Clerk, Judith P. SCOLI - El- �� -- Mansfield News. ballots are available three weeks before each election. The annual census of residents is conducted by this office. If you did not receive a census form, please call. If you did not return your form, please do so. The annual population figure is a direct result of the census. An ac- curate census requires your help and coop- Springtime is especially busy for us with elections, Town Meeting preparation and dog licensing. During 1994 we issued almost 1,300 dog licenses. While licenses are actu- ally due on January 1 st, the main rush occurs during the month of April. That is also a busy time for issuing fishing licenses. The Town Clerk's Office serves as the central information point in Town Hall, making re- ferrals to other departments when necessary. Our goal is to provide prompt, courteous and efficient assistance to all. All vital events such as births, deaths and marriages occurring either in the community or elsewhere to local residents, are recorded and preserved in this office. Copies of these records are provided upon request for a fee. To keep waiting time to a minimum, we en- courage you to call and order your certifi- cates first. Marriage intentions and the issu- ance of marriage licenses are also handled through this office. The vital statistics report at the end of this report shows a summary of *� nrn,ittinH over the last ten years. Town Seal Presentation M ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION The following is a tabulation of votes for all five precincts for the March 21, 1994 Annual Town Election. PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Total SELECTMEN Blanks 11 14 11 6 9 51 Joseph Pasquale 320 266 301 232 126 1,245 Frank G. Colella 218 279 271 170 280 1,218 TOTALS 549 559 583 408 415 2,514 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Blanks 13 13 25 14 21 86 Lawrence Roberts 208 220 225 190 177 1,020 Russell Hartmann 328 326 333 204 217 1,408 TOTALS 549 559 583 408 415 2,514 HOUSING AUTHORITY Blanks 149 153 143 107 101 653 Arthur Remillard 400 406 440 301 314 1,861 TOTALS 549 559 583 408 415 2,514 MODERATOR Blanks 131 131 136 96 111 605 Robert Saquet 418 428 447 312 304 1,909 TOTALS 549 559 583 408 415 2,514 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Annual Town Meeting was opened at 7:30 P.M. on April 4, 1994. As there was no quorum present, a motion was made to postpone said meeting until Monday April 25, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. at the Mansfield High School Auditorium. The motion carried on a show of hands vote. APRIL 25, 1994 The second session of the April 4, 1994 Annual Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Robert H.H. Sequel: at 7 :45 P.M. on April 25, 1994. The meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, East Street, Massachusetts. A quorum was present and voting. The total number of voters attending the session was 614. There were 40 guests present in the auditorium. Moderator Saquet asked for a vote to allow the following non - residents to speak as necessary during the meeting. Robert Mangiaratti, Town Coun- sel; Lawrence Gallagher, Town Accountant; Richard Lewis, Conservation Agent; Gale Farrugia, Council on Aging Director; Daniel Clifford, DPW Director; John Larch, Electric Department Manager; Robert Swanson, Town Engineer; Scott Leite, Health Agent;, Leslie Pasch, Library Director; Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Gerald Scherma, Veterans Agent; Benjamin Couture, Water Department Manager; Kenneth Hackett, Wastewater Manager; Paul Howard, Tata B Howard - Ash Property; Robert Gurek, School Department Business Manager; Lucretia Hudzinski, Director, United Way Info Line. The motion passed on a majority show of hands vote. 45 ARTICLE 2 - Vote Move the Town vote that the income from the sale of electricity to private consumers or for electricity supplied to municipal buildings or for municipal power and street lights, together with receipts from jobbing accounts, be appropriated for the Municipal Electric Department, the whole or any part to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Electric Department under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen, for ex- penses of the Department for FY1995. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands At 8:00 P.M. the Moderator adjourned the Annual Town Meeting and opened the Special Town Meeting scheduled for April 25, 1994 at 8:00 P.M. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING April 25,1994 ARTICLE 1 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of $150,600 between the following departmental budget accounts to defray the expenses of the municipal government during the remainder of the Fiscal Year 1994 as described below: FROM: TO: AMOUNT: Accounting Salary Accounting Expenses 5,000 Highway Salary Winter Salary 10,000 Town Insurance Selectmen Legal 20,000 Town Insurance Town Manager Legal 20,000 Treasurer Salary Treasurer Expense 4,600 Wastewater Salary Winter Expense 41,500 Wastewater Salary Winter Salary 14,500 Water Expense Town Manager Legal 5,000 Water Expense Building Operations -Exp 3,600 Water Expense Town Mgr Recruitment 3,000 Water Salary Winter Salary 19,000 Water Expense Treasurer Expense 4.400 TOTAL $150,600 Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 2 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $355.25 to pay the following unpaid prior year's bills: Vendor Department Amount Lorusso Corporation Water $122.70 Lorusso Corporation Highway 224.95 Old Colony Motors Highway 7.60 TOTAL $355.25 Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the West Mansfield Fire Station at 22 Otis street at fair market value, according to MGL, Chapter 308, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 3 - Vote The motion on Article 3 failed on standing vote count 324 in favor, 166 opposed. Reconsideration failed. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the Mystic Club on Bol- com Street at fair market value, according to MGL, Chapter 30B, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 4 - Vote Article withdrawn by Selectman Chairman Amos Robinson ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the John Berry School at 40 Balcom Street at fair market value, accord- ing to MGL, Chapter 308, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 5 - Vote Article withdrawn by Selectman Chairman Amos Robinson ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to transfer and convey to the highest bidder at the minimum price being the ap- praised value, plus the cost of the appraisal, the Town's right and interest in four residential Lots located on North white Pine Lane within the Balcom Ridge Estates subdivision and shown on Assessor's Map No. 3 as Lot Numbers 98, 406, 407, and 408 and are shown on a plan of land for Nicholas C. Harris dated September 15, 1989 by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc. Said lots are more specifically described as follows: Lot 1 Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot on a Northerly side of North White Pine Lane. Thence running N01- 40' -11" W 156.651, Thence running N85- 53' -11" E 254.231, Thence running 501- 36' -19" E 174.591, Thence running S88- 23' -42" W 211.04', Thence running clockwise by a curve with a radius of 137.79' for a Length of 43.39; then point of beginning said last two courses are by the North - arty sideline of North White Pine Lane. Said lot containing 42,819 square feet. Lot 2 Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot on the Northerly side of North White Pine Lane. Thence running N01- 36' -19" W 174.591, Thence run- ning N85- 53' -11" E 160.271, Thence running 512 - 28' -40-' E 184.921, Thence running S88- 23' -42" W 195.001, along the Northerly side of North White Pine Lane to the point of beginning. Said lot containing 31,684 square feet. 46 Lot 3 Beginning at a point on the Southerly side of North White Pine Lane said point being the Northwest corner of the lot. Thence running coun- terclockwise on a curve having a radius of 187.79' for a length of 43.09' along the Southerly sideline of North White Pine Lane, Thence running N88- 23' -42" E 250.64' along the Southerly sideline of North White Pine Lane, Thence running S01 -36'- 19" E 179.551, Thence running 588- 58' -57" W 293.171, Thence running N01- 40' -11" W 181.46' to the point of beginning. Said Lot containing 52,280 square feet. Lot 4 Beginning at a point on the Southerly side of North White Pine Lane said point being the Northwest corner of the lot. Thence running N88- 23'-42" E 165.001, Thence running 512- 28' -43" E 184.921, Thence running S88- 58' -57" W 199.89', Thence running N01- 36' -19" N 179.55' to the point of beginning. Said lot containing 32,926 square feet. Said deed of conveyance is subject to and with the benefit of easements, restrictions, covenants, agreements, and reservation of record, if any, in- sofar as the same may be in force and applicable. In addition, said lots shall be more specifically subject to all restrictions found within the Dec- laration of Restrictive Covenants Balcom Ridge Es- tates, dated April 10, 1986, and recorded at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds Book 2969 Page 80, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 6 - Vote Article withdrawn by Selectman Chairman Amos Robinson ARTICLE 7 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 481 of the Acts of 1993 which allows cities and towns to permit common victuallers licensed to sell wine and malt beverages under MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 to also sell liqueurs and cordials subject to written approval. The text of the legislation reads as follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 1992 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the defini- tion of '-Licensing authorities" the following definition: "Liqueur or cordial ", all alcoholic beverages manufactured or produced by mixing or redistiLling neutral spirits, brandy, gin, or other distilled spirits with other fruits, flowers, plants or pure juices therefrom, or other natural flavoring materials, or with extracts derived from infusion, percolations, or maceration of such materials and containing no Less than two and one -half percent sugar by weight. - Section 2. Section 12 of said Chapter 138, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the follow- ing paragraph: In any city or town which votes to accept the provisions of this paragraph, a common victualler, who holds a license under this section to sell wines and malt beverages may, upon written ap- proval, also sell liqueurs and cordials pursuant to said license, subject however to all other licensing provisions of this chapter. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 8 - Vote Move the Town vote to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed 86,857 for additional ac- creditation requirements (i.e., bleacher repair) at the Mansfield High School from the unexpended balance, if any, of the 831,000 approved for the same purpose as Article 8 at the 1993 Annual Town Meeting. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 9 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept Chapter 272, Section 73A of the MGL as amended which will allow the removal of gravestones and other memorials for the purpose of repair and renovation. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to accept Barnboard Road within the Mitt Farm Estates subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Barnboard Road Sta- tion 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins- Trowbridge, dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related ease- ments are more specifically described as follows: BARNBOARD ROAD Beginning at the northeast corner of said road at a point on the westerly sideline of Mill Street; Thence running 570- 29 -10W 278.76 feet to a point of curvature; thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 27.40 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 298.10 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 27.40 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N70- 29 -10E 278.76 feet to a point on the westerly sideline of Mill Street; thence running N19- 30 -5 -W 50.00 feet along the westerly sideline of Milt Street to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (NORTH) Beginning at the northeast corner of Barnboard Road; Thence running N19- 30 -50W 30.00 feet along the westerly sideline of Mill Street; thence run- ning clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet; thence running N70- 29 -IOE 30.00 feet along the northerly sideline of Barnboard Road to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (SOUTH) Beginning at the southeast corner of Barnboard Road; Thence running 519- 30 -50E 30.00 feet along 47 the westerly sideline of Mill Street; thence run- ning counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius' of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet; thence running N70- 29 -10E 30.00 feet along the southerly sideline of Barnboard Road to the point of begin- ning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT Beginning at the northwest corner of said easement at a point on westerly sideline of Mill Street and being located 35.00 feet northerly of the north- east lot corner of tot 1; Thence running 567-48 - 05W 65.00 feet; thence running 522- 11 -55E 35.00 feet; thence running S67- 48 -05W 10.00 feet; thence running S22 -11 -55E 125.58 feet; thence running N70- 29-IOE 43.51 feet along the northerly sideline of Barnboard Road to a -point of curvature; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N19- 30 -50W 3.50 feet along the westerly sideline of Mill Street; thence running N22- 11 -55W 130.56 feet along the westerly sideline of Mill Street to the point of beginning. Said roadway and easements are shown on As -built Plan and Profile of Barnboard Road by Hutchins- Trowbridge Assoc., Inc., dated December 1, 1993, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: John Riccio 347 Milt Street ARTICLE 10 - Vote Motion on Article 10 failed 106 in favor 350 op- posed - Standing vote count. ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell a parcel of Land lo- cated on Assessor's Map 22 between Parcels 6 and 312. Said parcel is more specifically described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly sideline of Pleasant Street, said point being the southeast corner of the land of Richards Family Trust, and being about 327 feet east of North Main Street. Thence running N85- 48 -12E, 37.13 feet by the land of V.S.H. Realty Inc., to a point. Thence running 54- 45 -24E, 205.80 feet by the land of Herat Realty Trust to a point on the northerly sideline of Pleasant Street. Thence running 585- 37 -50W, 38.09 feet by the northerly sideline of Pleasant Street to the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 7,746 square feet and is shown as Parcel D on a plan entitled '-Cards Field, plan showing parcels of land, belonging to the Town of Mansfield, scale 1 "=40 feet, August 8, 1955 by Kenneth E. McIntyre ". Plan Book 63, page 49. Being a por- tion of the land conveyed to the Town by deed from Kathryn R. Kehoe on November 1, 1929 and filed in the Bristol County Registry of Deeds B000k 796, Page 215, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Kelli L. Baker 27 Jacob Drive ARTICLE 11 - Vote Tabled - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 12 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 4.2.1 Density and Dimensional Regulations - Residential Dis- tricts, Schedule 4.2.1 by deleting it in its en- tirety and replacing it with the following, to read: 4.2.1 Density and Dimensional Regulations - Residential Districts Schedule 4.2.1 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS-RESIDENTIAL Notes: (1) Lot width must conform to Section 1.5.17a. (1a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this by -law, minimum frontage of 300 feet shall be required for lots which front on Route 106 between its intersection with East Street and the Easton town line. (2) 75 feet on lots over 30,000 square feet with frontage located on a scenic road as determined by Town Meeting. (3) Life Care Centers, allowed by Special Permits, may be constructed to five (5) stories sixty (60) feet in height. (4)* Any R1,R2 or RD lot Located within and containing a habitable structure and duly recorded in the Bristol County Registry of Deeds on or before April 25, 1994, shall be subject to the frontage, setback and lot area requirements set forth in the Town of Mansfield Zoning By -law adopted February, 1953, last revised May, 1993. Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.6 Cluster Residential Special Permit, Subsection 5.6.6 Per- mitted Density, paragraph 5.6.6.1 by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the follow- ing, to read: 5.6.6 Permitted Density 5.6.6.1 In a residential cluster development, the maximum number of individual single family detached house lots permitted shall not exceed the 48 number of buildable Lots obtained under conven- tional subdivision upon which single family dwell- ings could be constructed in the residential district(s) within which the tract is located. In Residence 1, 2, and 3 districts, a conventional subdivision shall be designed in accordance with the following schedule in order to determine the permitted number of cluster lots: District Lot Area per Unit (f) No Sewer Sewer Residence 1 40,000 40,000 Residence 2 -- 20,000 Residence 3 -- *7,500 5.6.6.2 The Planning Board may grant additional density in accordance with the following schedule if the stated number of units are assured in per- petuity through covenant, repurchase agreement or other means to serve critical housing needs of lo- cal residents, through such means as being sold or leased at cost, and with income qualifications meeting the guidelines of a state or federal hous- ing assistance program, such as the MHFA First. Time Homebuyers Program: Percent of Lot Area District Total Units Per Unit (sf) Residence 2 5% 16,000 Residence 3 10% *5,500 Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.7 Residen- tial Compound, paragraph 5.7.2,1 by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following,, to read: 5.7.2.1 A residential compound may be permitted on a single tract of Land in one ownership having a minimum frontage of fifty (50) feet and a lot area totalling no less than 80,000 sq. ft. per proposed lot. (Total area divided by 80,000 sq. ft. equals number of lots.) Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.7 Resider - tial Compound, Paragraph 5.7.2.4 Open Space, by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following, to read: 5.7.2.4 Open Space - Any land within the Residen- tial Compound, not designated as an exclusive use area, private road or driveway shall be designated '? as permanent open space. Such land shall be a to- tal of no less than thirty five percent (35 %) of the minimum lot area (80,000 sq. ft.) per proposed lot- And such minimum open space area shall con- tain no more than fifteen percent (15 %) wetlands. This requirement shall not be construed to prohibit the creation of open space areas greater than the minimum required provided, however, that the minimum comber of square feet per lot area of upland is present. Such land shall have a shape, dimension, character and location suitable for conservation, outdoor recreational facilities of a non- comnerciaL nature, agricultural, preservation of scenic or historic structures, and structures accessory to any of the above uses (including swimming pools, tennis courts, stables, greenhouses). Provisions shall be made for the open space to be owned. *Amended - Majority vote - Show of hands Main motion as amended voted favorably First Vote - Standing vote count. 321 in favor 155 opposed. Second Vote - Standing vote count 343 in favor - 167 opposed. Reconsideration failed Motion was made to adjourn the Special Town Meet- ing to the end of the Annual Town Meeting. Motion passed on a majority show of hands vote. Motion was made to adjourn the Annual Town meeting to Tuesday April 26, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Auditorium . Motion carried on a show of hands vote. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. APRIL 26, 1994 The third session of the Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Moderator Robert H.H. Saquet. The meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts on April 26, 1994. A quorum was present and voting. The total number of voters attending the session was 274. There were twenty six guests present in the auditorium. Moderator Saquet asked for a vote to allow the following non - residents to speak as necessary during the meeting. Robert Mangiaratti, Town Coun- sel; Lawrence Gallagher, Town Accountant; Richard Lewis, Conservation Agent; Gale Farrugia, Council on Aging Director; Daniel Clifford, DPW Director; John Larch, Electric Department Manager; Robert Swanson, Town Engineer; Scott Leite, Health Agent; Leslie Pasch, Library Director; Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Gerald, Scherma, Veterans Agent; Benjamin Couture, Water Department Manager; Kenneth Hackett, Wastewater Manager; Paul Howard, Tate & Howard - Ash Property; Robert Gurek, School Department Business Manager; Lucretia Hudzinski, Director, United Way Info Line. The motion passed on a majority show of hands vote. ARTICLE 3 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate 816,982,425 to defray the expenses of the Town departments, as further described in a document entited "Town of Mansfield Municipal Budget 1994 - 1995" for the en- suing 12 - month period beginning July 1, 1994, as follows: Raise From Taxation 15,547,188 Transfer from Available.Funds As Follows :. Wetlands Protection Act DISTRICTS Ambulance Fees 90,000 R1 R2 R3* RD Minimum Lot Area per unit 300,000 State Aid to Libraries Detached single family Water Operations 247,345 Wastewater Operations 60,000 30,000 10,000 30,000 Two - family -- -- 7,500 -- Cluster Development 40,000 °- (see Section 5.6) With Public Sewer per unit Detached single family 60,000 20,000 10,000 20,000 Two - family -- °- 7,500 -- Cluster Development 40,000 20,000 7,500 7,500 (see Section 5.6) (1) Minimun Lot Frontage (ft) 200 150 80 100 Minimum Setbacks (ft) front (2) 40 30 30 30 side 25 15 15 15 rear 40 30 30 30 Maximum Building Height (ft) 35 35(3) 35 35 Minimum Open Space I %) s 50 50 50 Notes: (1) Lot width must conform to Section 1.5.17a. (1a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this by -law, minimum frontage of 300 feet shall be required for lots which front on Route 106 between its intersection with East Street and the Easton town line. (2) 75 feet on lots over 30,000 square feet with frontage located on a scenic road as determined by Town Meeting. (3) Life Care Centers, allowed by Special Permits, may be constructed to five (5) stories sixty (60) feet in height. (4)* Any R1,R2 or RD lot Located within and containing a habitable structure and duly recorded in the Bristol County Registry of Deeds on or before April 25, 1994, shall be subject to the frontage, setback and lot area requirements set forth in the Town of Mansfield Zoning By -law adopted February, 1953, last revised May, 1993. Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.6 Cluster Residential Special Permit, Subsection 5.6.6 Per- mitted Density, paragraph 5.6.6.1 by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the follow- ing, to read: 5.6.6 Permitted Density 5.6.6.1 In a residential cluster development, the maximum number of individual single family detached house lots permitted shall not exceed the 48 number of buildable Lots obtained under conven- tional subdivision upon which single family dwell- ings could be constructed in the residential district(s) within which the tract is located. In Residence 1, 2, and 3 districts, a conventional subdivision shall be designed in accordance with the following schedule in order to determine the permitted number of cluster lots: District Lot Area per Unit (f) No Sewer Sewer Residence 1 40,000 40,000 Residence 2 -- 20,000 Residence 3 -- *7,500 5.6.6.2 The Planning Board may grant additional density in accordance with the following schedule if the stated number of units are assured in per- petuity through covenant, repurchase agreement or other means to serve critical housing needs of lo- cal residents, through such means as being sold or leased at cost, and with income qualifications meeting the guidelines of a state or federal hous- ing assistance program, such as the MHFA First. Time Homebuyers Program: Percent of Lot Area District Total Units Per Unit (sf) Residence 2 5% 16,000 Residence 3 10% *5,500 Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.7 Residen- tial Compound, paragraph 5.7.2,1 by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following,, to read: 5.7.2.1 A residential compound may be permitted on a single tract of Land in one ownership having a minimum frontage of fifty (50) feet and a lot area totalling no less than 80,000 sq. ft. per proposed lot. (Total area divided by 80,000 sq. ft. equals number of lots.) Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.7 Resider - tial Compound, Paragraph 5.7.2.4 Open Space, by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following, to read: 5.7.2.4 Open Space - Any land within the Residen- tial Compound, not designated as an exclusive use area, private road or driveway shall be designated '? as permanent open space. Such land shall be a to- tal of no less than thirty five percent (35 %) of the minimum lot area (80,000 sq. ft.) per proposed lot- And such minimum open space area shall con- tain no more than fifteen percent (15 %) wetlands. This requirement shall not be construed to prohibit the creation of open space areas greater than the minimum required provided, however, that the minimum comber of square feet per lot area of upland is present. Such land shall have a shape, dimension, character and location suitable for conservation, outdoor recreational facilities of a non- comnerciaL nature, agricultural, preservation of scenic or historic structures, and structures accessory to any of the above uses (including swimming pools, tennis courts, stables, greenhouses). Provisions shall be made for the open space to be owned. *Amended - Majority vote - Show of hands Main motion as amended voted favorably First Vote - Standing vote count. 321 in favor 155 opposed. Second Vote - Standing vote count 343 in favor - 167 opposed. Reconsideration failed Motion was made to adjourn the Special Town Meet- ing to the end of the Annual Town Meeting. Motion passed on a majority show of hands vote. Motion was made to adjourn the Annual Town meeting to Tuesday April 26, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Auditorium . Motion carried on a show of hands vote. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. APRIL 26, 1994 The third session of the Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Moderator Robert H.H. Saquet. The meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts on April 26, 1994. A quorum was present and voting. The total number of voters attending the session was 274. There were twenty six guests present in the auditorium. Moderator Saquet asked for a vote to allow the following non - residents to speak as necessary during the meeting. Robert Mangiaratti, Town Coun- sel; Lawrence Gallagher, Town Accountant; Richard Lewis, Conservation Agent; Gale Farrugia, Council on Aging Director; Daniel Clifford, DPW Director; John Larch, Electric Department Manager; Robert Swanson, Town Engineer; Scott Leite, Health Agent; Leslie Pasch, Library Director; Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Gerald, Scherma, Veterans Agent; Benjamin Couture, Water Department Manager; Kenneth Hackett, Wastewater Manager; Paul Howard, Tate & Howard - Ash Property; Robert Gurek, School Department Business Manager; Lucretia Hudzinski, Director, United Way Info Line. The motion passed on a majority show of hands vote. ARTICLE 3 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate 816,982,425 to defray the expenses of the Town departments, as further described in a document entited "Town of Mansfield Municipal Budget 1994 - 1995" for the en- suing 12 - month period beginning July 1, 1994, as follows: Raise From Taxation 15,547,188 Transfer from Available.Funds As Follows :. Wetlands Protection Act 3,500 Ambulance Fees 90,000 Abatements /Exemptions 0 Pension Reserves 0 Free Cash 300,000 State Aid to Libraries 13,362 Water Operations 247,345 Wastewater Operations 289,473 Electric Department 491.557 816,982,425 TOWN OF MANSFIELD MUNICIPAL BUDGET GENERAL GOVERNMENT Selectmen Personal Service 1 Other Expenses 62,525 Capital Outlay 1 Department Total 62,527 LTl Town Manager Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Town Accountant Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Assessors Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Treasurer /Collector Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Town Clerk Personal Services Other Expenses Department Total Data Processing Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Buildings Operations Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Boards & Committees Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY Police Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Fire Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Emergency Medical Service Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total Civil Defense Personal Services Other Expenses Capital Outlay Department Total 141,769 34,900. 700 177,369 76,567 20,025 0 96,592 86,352 56,271 0 142,623 167,360 79,450 0 246,810 79,235 27,000 106,235 3,120 61,500 0 64,620 10,234 166,370 5,000 181,604 2,500 ill 6,025 280 8,805 1,087,185 1,498,905 Y 121,450 80,000 1,700,355 1,248,697 126,210 32,906 1,407,813 6,240�i ,x 75,394 8,000 89,634 1,200 f.,.. 16,610 1,400 19,210'' �I I� 51 50 amount not to exceed $100,000, for the purpose of defraying the cost of reimbursable or fee based special education services or programs. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, to transfer from available funds, or to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow the sum of $838,725, for capital improvements as described in the "HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT" by Thomas P. Mailander, Architect to address the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) at the Robinson School, Oualters Middle School and Mansfield High School; or, to take any other action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 10 - Vote Article was withdrawn by School Committee Chair- man, Emil Giordano ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town wiLL vote to raise and ap- propriate, to transfer from available funds, or to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow the sun of $722,500, as submitted to the Capital Improvements Committee for: High School: renovate two classrooms $15,000 renovate team lockers 12,000 repair auditorium wall 99,000 remove greenhouse 28,000 resurface track 14,500 Dualters: accessibility renovations 96,000 window replacement 400,000 Robinson: field renovation 10,000 General: maintenance van (used) 3,000 brickwork, MHS, oMS, Robinson 30,000 parking lot repairs 15,000 or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 11 - Vote Article was withdrawn by School Committee Chair- man, Emil Giordano ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, to transfer from available funds, or to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow a sum of money for FY1995, as described in the Capital Asset Manage- ment plan as prepared by Gait Associates, Inc. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee r X Building Inspections Health Department Services 54,918 ARTICLE 5 - Vote Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate a sun Personal Services 190,954 8,020 Personal Other Expenses 25,565 '_' of money as necessary to defray the expenses of Other Expenses 0 Capital Outlay 0 the Mansfield Public School System for the ensuing Capital Outlay Total 80,574 , 12o-month onth period beginning July 1, 1994, as fol- '.. Department Total 198,974 Department ry PUBLIC SAFETY TOTAL 3,415,986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOTAL 214,584 Total Operating Budget $14,945,973 HUMAN RESOURCES ?: Resident Trade School Tuition 0 PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL EDUCATION BUDGET $14,945,973 Highway 412,028 Parks R Recreation Personal Services 101 4 00 "' i Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Personal Services Other Expenses 307,471 Other Expenses 37,050 2,000 Reconsideration failed Capital Outlay 0 719,499 capital Outlay Department Total 140,054 r; Department Total ARTICLE 6 Winter Maintenance - Right To Know 3 000 To see if the Town witL vote to raise and ap- Personal Services 74,360 Personal Services 400 propriate, or transfer from available funds, the Other Expenses 113.780 Other Expenses 3,400 sum of $106,560 for the purpose of providing Department Total 188,140 Department Total school bus transportation to Mansfield Public School students in a manner that exceeds state Motor Pool senior Citizens Service 116,839 transportation requirements by transporting stu- Personal Services 75,013 Personal Services 46 382 dents in grades K-6 residing less than two miles Other Expenses 12,455 Other Expenses 163,227 from their assigned school; and, students in Capital Outlay 3500 Department Total - grades 7 -12 residing more than two miles from Department Total 90,968 :r their assigned schools, or take any action in Veterans Services 26 455 relation thereto. Refuse Disposal Personal Services 4=,550 F ' Personal Services 9,5 68 other Expenses Department Total 72,005 „� 5y„ SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee Other Expenses 686.700 �j Department Total 696,268 ', ARTICLE 6 - Vote Engineering Library Personal Services 209,123 122 950 Motion for indefinite postponment made by Richard _ Personal Services 59,673 - Other Expenses Total 332,073 Devine, b Morgan Road. Motion passed- on a Other Expenses 5,610 Department majority show of hands vote. Capital Outlay 6 HUMAN R ESOURCES TOTAL 710,753 -„ - 7 Department Total ;r ARTICLE - Vote Water Operations RESERVE FUND 100 000 -s ; Move the Town vote, to authorize the Mansfield Personal Services 444,709 REVALUATION RESERVE 18,000 > %: School Committee to establish and maintain a Other Expenses 423,750 - TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING ACCOUNT as provided under p Capital Outlay 48,000 Benefits, & Debt "r r -, the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, for Debt - Principal /Debt- Interest 299,436 Insurance, 3,420,329 r; the purpose of defraying the cost of providing Internal Services 247.345 Employees Benefits 507, 710 '; transportation services over and above those Department Total 1,463,240 Insurance 1,305,000 'r '.. required under State law by the receipt of fees Debt Principle 1.594,916 r rr paid for such services to be expended by the Wastewater Operations. Debt Interest 6,827,955 school committee not in excess of an amount of Services Personal Serve 527. 338 Total $120,000. Other Expenses Capital Outlay 536,803 28,450 TOTAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET 16,982,425 ;- Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Internal Services Department Total 289.473 1,382,064 Voted favorably - Majority vote Show of hands Reconsideration failed PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL 4,607,962 Reconsideration failed s ARTICLE 8 - Vote Y COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE 4 Move the Town vote to authorize the Mansfield To if the Town will vote to transfer $200,000 ,,, School Committee to establish and maintain a TUI- Planning Office 76,225 see from the following accounts in the FY 1994 r TION REVOLVING ACCOUNT under the provisions of 1990, Personal Services 2,030 Municipal Budget to the Capital Expenditure Fund: rr,. Chapter 275 of the Acts of of an amount not P Other Expenses f, to exceed $50,000, for the purpose of defraying Capital Outlay 1 500 AMOUNT; `` the cost of reimbursable or tee based regular Department Total 79,755 FROM Water Operations Personal Services $25,000 ✓ " !� school program. Conservation Office Water Operations Expenses wastewater Operations Personal 75,000 Services 25,000 �,� Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Personal Services 44,855 2,000 Wastewater Operations Expenses 75,000 , s ARTICLE 9 - Vote Other Expenses Capital Outlay X000 or take any action in relation thereto: -, l Department Total 48,855 Selectmen 1 jr Move the Town vote to authorize the Mansfield SPONSOR: Board of r School Committee to establish and maintain a SPE- Zoning Board of Appeals f; CIAL EDUCATION REVOLVING ACCOUNT under the provi- PersonaL Services 5,000 ARTICLE 4 ° Vote r' sions of Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, of an Other Expenses 400 5,400 Article was withdraw n by Se leet man Chairman, Amos " Department Total Robinson; 51 50 amount not to exceed $100,000, for the purpose of defraying the cost of reimbursable or fee based special education services or programs. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, to transfer from available funds, or to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow the sum of $838,725, for capital improvements as described in the "HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT" by Thomas P. Mailander, Architect to address the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) at the Robinson School, Oualters Middle School and Mansfield High School; or, to take any other action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 10 - Vote Article was withdrawn by School Committee Chair- man, Emil Giordano ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town wiLL vote to raise and ap- propriate, to transfer from available funds, or to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow the sun of $722,500, as submitted to the Capital Improvements Committee for: High School: renovate two classrooms $15,000 renovate team lockers 12,000 repair auditorium wall 99,000 remove greenhouse 28,000 resurface track 14,500 Dualters: accessibility renovations 96,000 window replacement 400,000 Robinson: field renovation 10,000 General: maintenance van (used) 3,000 brickwork, MHS, oMS, Robinson 30,000 parking lot repairs 15,000 or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 11 - Vote Article was withdrawn by School Committee Chair- man, Emil Giordano ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, to transfer from available funds, or to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow a sum of money for FY1995, as described in the Capital Asset Manage- ment plan as prepared by Gait Associates, Inc. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 12 - Vote Article was withdrawn by School Committee Chair - man, Emil Giordano ARTICLE 13 - Vote Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of 873,627 to defray the expenses of the Southeastern Regional School District for the en- suing 12 -month period beginning July 1, 1994. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town WILL vote to accept the provi- sions of Chapter 40, Section 39K Massachusetts General Laws, with respect to a Water enterprise fund effective Fiscal Year 1995, or take any ac- tion in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 14 - Vote Article was withdrawn by Selectman Chairman, Amos Robinson ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provi- sions of Chapter 40, Section 39K Massachusetts General Laws, with respect to a Wastewater en- terprise fund effective Fiscal Year 1995, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 15 - Vote Article was withdrawn by Selectman Chairman, Amos Robinson ARTICLE 16 - Vote Move the Town vote to authorize the Board of selectmen to enter into a contract with Info Line for a three -year purchase of service agreement. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 17 Vote Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sun of 827,500 for Americans with Disabilities Act and 865,000 for improvements at various Mansfield Public Schools and to repair the auditorium wall at Mansfield High School. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 18 - Vote Move the Town vote to raise an appropriate the sun of 842,747 for various public safety projects to 52 include 812,500 for POLL rtment portable radios, 818,000 for Po I partment Mobile Data Terminals, and 812,247 f Emergency Management Agency radio equipment. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 19 - Vote Move the Town vote to borrow the sum of 81,465,000 for development of the Ash Property welt field and transfer 8105,000 from Water Capital and raise and appropriate 820,000 for Koh Conversion at the Prescott Wells. Voted favorably 211 in favor 4 opposed - Standing vote count Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds a sum of money for various Capital Improve- ments Projects for Wastewater, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee ARTICLE 20 - Vote The article was withdrawn by Selectman Chairman, Amos Robinson ARTICLE 21 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of 8250,000 from Capital Expenditure Fund for various road resurfacing rebuilding projects. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds a sun of money for various Capital Improve- ments Projects for Board of Assessors, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Capital improvements Committee ARTICLE 22 - Vote The article was withdrawn by Selectman Chairman, Amos Robinson ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds a sun of money for various Capital Improve- ments Projects for Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, Board of Health, Conservation Commission, and Animal Welfare Committee, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee ARTICLE 23 - Vote The article was withdrawn by Selectman Chairman, Amos Robinson ARTICLE 24 To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds a sum of money for various Capital Improve- ments Projects for General Government: A.D.A., Municipal Building Improvements, Computer Improve- ments, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee ARTICLE 24- Vote The article was withdrawn by Selectman Chairman, Amos Robinson ARTICLE 25 - Vote Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of 812,500 for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 26 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept MGL Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 as amended by Chap- ter 126 of the Acts of 1988 which allows an addi- tional real estate tax exemption of fifty percent (50 %) on Clauses 17D, 22 22A, 228, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37A, 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 27 To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of 82,000 from the Wetland Protection Reserve Ac- count to the Office Equipment /Capital Outlay ac- count of the Conservation Commission for the pur- pose of funding the acquisition of computer equip- ment for the Conservation Commission. SPONSOR: Conservation Commission ARTICLE 27 - Vote The article was withdrawn by Conservation Commis- sion Chairman Marilyn Powers ARTICLE 28 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the transfer of the sum of $3,500 from the Wetland Protection Reserve Account to the General Fund to offset expenditures for activities relating to the administration and enforcement of the Wetlands Protection Act, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR- Conservation Commission 53 ARTICLE 28 - Vote The article was withdrawn by Conservation Commis- sion Chairman Marilyn Powers ARTICLE 29 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend the General By-Laws, Chapter 5, Streets and Sidewalks, to add a Section VIII to read as follows: SECTION VIII No Person shall discharge water from a sump pump or other mechanicaL* source into any street, way, land, or sidewalk which could cause safety con- cerns due to icing or dangerous driving conditions or cause damage to the Town's property. *Amended - Majority vote - Show of hands Voted favorably as amended - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 30 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 3.1 General Provisions, Paragraph 3.2.4 of the Mansfield Zoning By -Law, by adding a third sentence, to read: 3.2.4 Recreation: Golf course, riding stable, playground and play fields, swimming, tennis and similar non - municipal recreation facilities. In addition, temporary outdoor recreational events such as festivals or fairground type events may be permitted. A riding stable Located upon five (5) or more acres of land is exempt from provisions of this by -law. .. Move the Town vote to amend Section 3.4, Clas- sification of Governmental, Institutional and Public Uses, Paragraph 3.4.2, in part, to read: 3.4.2 Educational: Use of land, buildings and structures for providing learning in a general range of subjects on land owned or Leased by the Commonwealth or any of its agencies, subdivisions of bodies politic, or by a non - profit educational entity. Such use may include athletic facilities, dormitories, administrative offices and similar facilities and activities whose purpose is sub - stantially related to furthering learning. Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.4 Floodptain District, Paragraph 5.4.3, by amending the third sentence, to read: 5.4.2 "... dated April 1, 1977, and as may be amended from time to time by vote of Town Meeting. Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.4 Floodplain District, Paragraph 5.4.5, by deleting the last sentence, to read: 5.4.5 Amend by deleting the Last line "If the structure is not located in a 100 -year flood zone as identified by FIRM, and the building official has information indicating that the structure would be flooded during a 100 -year flood event, then the requirements of this section shall apply. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 31 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.5 Special Permits, Paragraphs 5.5.6 through 5.5.6.4 of the Mansfield Zoning By -Lau in their entirety and re- place with the following: 5.5.6 No special permit shall be approved until the designated special permit granting authority has determined that the application and plans meet the submission and technical requirements of this by -law and that the benefits of the proposed project outweigh its detrimental effects, after consideration of the following criteria: Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.5 Special Permits, Paragraph 5.5.6.1, in part, to read: 5.5.6.1 Impact on the health, safety, con- venience, general welfare and amenities of the in- habitants of the Town: Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.5 Special permits, Paragraph 5.5.6.2, in part to read: 5.5.6.2 Effects on adjoining premises, neigh- borhood character, and social structure; Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.5 Special Permits, Paragraph 5.5.6.3, in part, to read: 5.5.6.3 Vehicular and pedestrian traffic con- venience, safety, and adequacy, including an as- sessment of movement within the site and in rela- tion to adjacent streets, properties, or improve- ments; Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.5 Special Permits, Paragraph 5.5.6.4, in part, to read: 5.5.6.4 Adequacy of municipal facilities and services, including but not limited to, fire and police protection, water provision, and wastewater disposal; Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.5 Special Permits, by adding the following Paragraph 5.5.6.5, to read: 5.5.6.5 Effects on the natural environment; and Move the Town vote to amend section 5.5 Special Permits, by adding the following Paragraph 5.5.6.6 to read: 5.5.6.6 Fiscal impacts, including effect on the tax and employment base, municipal finances, and property values. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 32 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 6.2 Board of Appeals, Paragraph 6.2.2 B, of the Mansfield Zoning By -Law, in part, to read: 6.2.2. Special Permits. To grant a special per- mit for an extension as provided in this by -law when it has been determined that the application and plans meet the submission and technical requirements of this By -Law and that the benefits . of the proposed project outweigh its detrimental effects, after consideration of all appropriate criteria. Move the Town vote to amend Section 6.2 Board of Appeals, Paragraph 6.2.2 C, in part, to read: 6.2.2 Variances. To authorize upon appeal, or upon petition, a variance from the terms of this By -Law where, owing to conditions relating to the soil conditions, shape or topography of such Land.` or buildings especially affecting such parcel or such building but not affecting generally the '. zoning district in which it is located, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this By -Law would cause substantial hardship to the appellant, and where desirable relief may be granted without sub- stantial detriment to the public good and without.' nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this By -Law, but not other- wise. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 33 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 3.1.1 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations, Paragraph 3.2.5 of the Mansfield Zoning By -Law, by replacing it with the following, to read: 3.2.5 Earth Removal: Amend from a Special Per- mit use in the R -1, R -2, R -3 and RD to a prohibited use in all residential districts and the Reservoir District. Move the Town vote to amend Section 3.1.1 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations, Paragraph 3.4.6, by replacing it with the following, to read: 3.4.6 Hospital, Nursing Home; Amend from a Special Permit use to a prohibited use in R -1, R -2 zones. Move the Town vote to amend section 3.1.1 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations, Paragraph 3.5.10, by replacing it with the following, to read: 3.5.10 Veterinary Clinic /Animal Hospital: Amend from a Special Permit use to aprohibited use in R -1, R -2 and R -3 zones. Move the Town vote to amend Section 3.1.1 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations, Paragraph 3.3.4, by replacing it with the following, to read: 3.3.4 Rooming House: Amend from a use by right in the B -2 zone to a Special Permit use. Move the Town vote to amend Section 3.3.5 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations, Paragraph 3.3.5, by replacing it with the following, to read: 3.3.5 Multiple Residence: Amend from a use by right in the B -2 and 1 -3 zones to a Special Permit use. *An amendment to delete reference to paragraph 3.5.21 Home Occuption was passed on a standing vote count - 94 in favor 66 opposed The main motion passed as amended on a standing vote count 125 in favor - 10 opposed Reconsideration failed Motion was made to adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to Monday May 2, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. Motion passed on a majority show of hands vote. Meeting ad- journed at 11:10 P.M. May 2, 1994 The third session of the Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Moderator Robert H.N. Sequet. The meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts on May 2, 1994. A quorum was present and voting. The total number of voters attending the session was 329. There were twelve guests present in the auditorium. ARTICLE 34 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section Section 4.3 Screening and Buffers of the Mansfield Zoning By- Law, by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following, to read:. 4.3 Landscaping and Screening 4.3.1 General Purpose and Intent The requirement and standards set forth herein are intended to achieve specific performance objec- tives, as described below, to enhance the visual quality of the Town's commercial areas, to en- courage the creation and protection of open space, to avoid expansive development of impervious sur- faces, to protect and preserve the Town's ecologi- cal balance and to ensure that landscaping is an integral part of development. 4.3.2 Objectives In order to accomplish the General Purpose and In- tent of these regulations specific objectives shalt be accomplished by landscape plans, which shalt include the following: A. Buffer strips at the front of tots shall con- tribute to the creation of tree -Lined roadways and shalt create a strong impression of separation be- tween the street and the developed area of the site without necessarily eliminating visual con- tact between them. B. Buffer strips adjoining or facing residential uses or residential zoning districts shall provide the strongest possible visual barrier between uses at pedestrian level and create a strong impression of spatial separation. C. Landscaping within parking areas shalt provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and shall be designed to define logical areas for pedestrian and vehicular circulation and to channel such movement on and off the site. 54 11 55 D. ALl required landscaping shall be located en- tirety within the bounds of the parcel. E. To the greatest feasible extent, existing heal - thy, mature vegetation shall be retained in place or transplanted and reused on site. F. It is the intent of this section to count all buffer and Landscape area toward the open space requirement for the underlying zone. G. The owner(s) and /or developer(s) of any Lot shalt be responsible for the maintenance of all Landscaped open space and buffers. Landscaping shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance and halt be kept free from refuse and debris. 4.3.3 Applicability A. 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 altera- tion, or change of use of an existing structure which requires the addition of ten (10) or more parking spaces. S. Notwithstanding the above statement, all development in the Business 1 or Business 2 dis- tricts shall be exempt from these requirements. 4.3.4 Submission and Approval Requirements A. No construction or alteration of a structure subject to the requirements of this section shall take place until a Landscape plan and planting schedule prepared by a registered Landscape ar- chitect has been submitted to the Planning Board and approved by the board for conformity with these regulations. B. The applicant shalt submit the original and seven (7) blueline prints of a landscape plan con- forming to the following standards: 1. The landscape plan shall be prepared at a scale of 1" -40'. 2. The plan shall contain the information required for site plans in sections 5.5.3.1 through 5.5.3.5 and 5.5.3.8 through 5.5.3.11. 3. The plan shalt indicate the limits of work, ex- isting tree lines, and all proposed landscape fea- tures and improvements, including planting areas, with size and type of stock for each shrub or tree. C. For uses not otherwise subject to site plan ap- proval or special permit, the Board shalt review a properly submitted and prepared landscape plan at its next scheduled meeting and shall approve the Landscape plan and planting schedule as being in conformance with these requirements. D. For uses requiring site plan approval or a spe- cial permit, the review of the landscape plan and planting schedule shall be concurrent with other reviews, and granting of site plan approval or a special permit shalt include approval of the proposed landscaping as being in conformance with the requirements of this section. 4.3.5 Modification by Special Permit A. in the event an applicant desires to deviate from the specific standards for landscaping and screening set forth in this section, the Zoning Board of Appeals* may approve alternative plans through the granting of a special permit. B. The findings generally required for special permits under section 5.5.6 of this by -law shall not be required for a special permit to modify Landscaping and screening standards; however, no such special permit shall be granted unless the Zoning Board of Appeals* finds that the proposed landscaping arrangement meets the general purpose, intent and objectives of this section and in addi- tion makes one of the following findings: 1.The alternative Landscaping arrangement proposed by the applicant is clearly preferable for the site and surroundings than one strictly conforming to the standards of this section. 2. It is impractical to provide the specified depth of landscaped area due to the size, shape or other characteristics of the parcel beyond the control of the applicant, and the alternative ar- rangement proposed by the applicant provides equivalent benefits to the site and surrounding areas. 4.3.6 Landscaped Buffer Strips A. General Standards 1. A landscaped buffer strip shall be provided separating all buildings, parking areas, vehicular circulation facilities, or similar improvements from the right -of -way tine of any public street, or any private way which is adjudged by the Plan- ning Board to perform an equivalent function. 2. Landscaped buffer strips shall also be provided along the side and rear lot Lines wherever a com- merciaL or industrial zone abuts a residential zone. No main building, accessory building, park- ing area, storage area, driveway, railway or road- way shall be permitted within these buffers. 3. Plantings in landscaped buffer strips shalt be arranged to provide maximum protection to adjacent properties and to avoid damage to existing plant material. 4. The landscaped buffer strip shall include the required planting as set forth herein, and shall be continuous except for required vehicular access points and pedestrian circulation facilities. ALL required landscaping amenities shalt be located within the bounds of the parcel. Signs shall be designed to be integrated into the landscaping. B. Specific Standards 1. Depth a. Landscaped buffer strips along a public way shall be one -third (1/3) of the distance between the street right -of -way and any building line, but shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet in depth, and need not be greater than fifty (50) feet in depth. b. Landscaped buffer strips abutting or across a street from a residential district shall be a min- imum of fifteen (15) feet in depth in commercial districts, and a minimum of fifty (50) feet in depth in industrial districts. 2. Composition The buffer strip shall consist of a combination of deciduous and /or evergreen trees and Lower -level elements, which may include shrubs, hedges, grass, ground cover, fences, planted berms, brick or stone walls. Not more than twenty -five percent (25 %) of the coverage of the landscaped area shalt be mulch or non- living material. 3. Density of Plantings a. At Least one (1) tree shall be provided per twenty -seven (27) linear feet of street frontage or portion thereof. There shall be a minimum of three (3) trees in the entire buffer strip. Trees may be evenly spaced or grouped. Groups of trees shall be spaced no further apart than fifty (50) feet. b. At least four (4) shrubs shall be provided per one hundred (100) square feet of landscaped area in the buffer strip. 4. opaque Screens For developments adjoining or facing residential districts or residential uses, or when necessary for public safety or to prevent adverse impacts on neighboring properties, a buffer strip shall con - -' tain opaque screens as described herein. An opaque screen may be comprised of walls, fences,.., berms or evergreen planting, or any combination thereof, providing that the Planning Board may require evergreen trees or shrubs instead of fences when deemed appropriate. Opaque screens shall be opaque in ail seasons of the year. a. Within a side or rear yard, the screen shall be opaque from the ground to a height of at least six (6) feet when planted or installed. At the street'. line, the screen shalt be opaque from the ground'1P to a height of at least three (3) feet when in- stalled. b. Walls or fences exceeding four and one -half (4'; 1/2) feet in height shall have plantings on the side facing the residential district. c. Evergreen trees or shrubs shall be spaced not more than five (5) feet on center. 5. Berms When berms are used to meet the requirements for a` buffer strip they shall be planted with living <. vegetation. The minimum top width of a berm shall' be three (3) feet, and the maximum side slope shall be 3:1. No more than twenty -five percent,' (25 %) of the coverage of a planted berm shall be mulch or nonliving material. 71 4.3.7 Intersection Sight Distance Restrictions Landscaped buffers and screening shalt not restrict sight distances at intersections or driveway entrances. Site distance requirements, location and specification of site zones shall be determined by reference to the current edition of the commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works Highway Design Manual, or any succes- sor publication. No fence or other structure may be erected, and no vegetation may be maintained, between a plane two and one-half (2 1/2) feet above curb Level and a plane seven (7) feet above intersecting roadway levels within the zone T required for sight distance, subject however to actual roadway profiles of the intersecting streets and /or driveways. 4.3.8 Landscaping Within Off- Street Parking Areas A. Use of Landscaped Islands as Buffers Parking areas shall be broken into sections not to exceed one hundred forty (140) cars per section. Sec- tions shalt be separated by landscaped buffers to provide visual relief. At a minimum, the buffers shall consist of islands which shall be a combina- tion of "divider islands" and "terminal islands." B. Standards for Landscaped Islands 1. General: Each landscaped island shall have a minimum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet and shall consist of pervious landscaping. Curbing, at least five (5) inches in height, shalt surround each Landscaped island as protection from vehicles. No tree shall be planted less than four (4) feet from the curbing. 2. Divider Islands: The following additional design standards shall apply to divider islands: a. At least one (1) landscaped divider island shall be provided for every four (4) parallel rows of parking. b. Trees shall be spaced not more than twenty - seven (27) feet on center. c. At Least one (1) shrub shall be provided for every five (5) linear feet, or one (1) shrub per thirty -five (35) square feet of ground area, whichever results in a greater number of shrubs. 3. Terminal Islands: The following additional design standards apply to terminal islands: a. Terminal islands shall be used either (1) to separate parking spaces from driveways and other vehicular travel lanes, or (2) to break up large numbers of parking spaces in a single row of spaces. b. Landscaped terminal islands shalt be provided at the ends of rows of parking where such rows are adjacent to driveways or vehicular travel lanes. In addition, terminal islands shall separate groups of parking spaces in a row, such that no continuous line of adjoining spaces contains more than twenty -five (25) parking spaces. c. Terminal islands shall contain at least two (2) trees when abutting a double row of parking spaces. d. Landscaped terminal islands shalt contain evergreen shrubs planted three (3) feet or less on center, in order to prevent damage due to pedestrian traffic. C. Grass or ground cover may be substituted for shrubs in divider islands and terminal islands with the approval of the Planning Board. D. A landscaped island may be up to thirty -three percent (33 %) impervious surface, provided that alt such area is used for pedestrian walkways and that such walkways are adequately buffered from the parking areas. 4.3.9 Landscaping Adjacent to Buildings Landscaped areas at least ten (10) feet in depth shall be provided adjacent to buildings on every side of such buildings that has a public access point, and shall contain trees and shrubs. 4.3.10 Standards for Plant Materials A. All trees, shrubs and hedges must be species that are hardy in Plant Hardiness Zone 5, as defined by the American Standards for Nursery Stock and shall be resistant to salt spray and ur- ban conditions where appropriate. B. Plantings shall be selected and designed so as not to require high water use for maintenance. C. Deciduous trees must be at least two and one- half (2 1/2) to three (3) inches in caliper, six (6) inches above the top of the root ball, at the time of planting; and must be expected to reach a height of at least twenty (20) feet within ten (10) years, when considering the expected normal growth patterns of the species. D. Evergreen trees must be at least six (6) feet in height at the time of planting. E. Ornamental or specimen trees must be at least eight (8) feet in height at the time of planting. F. Shrubs and hedges must be at least three and one -half (3 1/2) feet in height or have a spread of at Least twenty -four (24) inches at the time of planting. G. Shade or canopy trees shall be provided within parking lots, and within buffer strips. 4.3.11 Design for Pedestrian Circulation A. Pedestrian Access Through Buffers and Screens Landscaped buffers should, to the greatest extent possible, serve as usable open space, providing an environment for pedestrian access between uses. Therefore, buffers shall be designed to include appropriate means of pedestrian access and cross- ing, both along the Landscaped area (i.e., in a parallel direction with the property line) and across the buffer (i.e., providing pedestrian ac- cess to the site, separate from vehicular access points). Buffers and screens shall provide for ap- propriate hard - surfaced pedestrian access points and walkways where property lines abut existing or planned public- streets, whether or not such streets have been constructed. B.Pedestrian Circulation in Parking Facilities 1. Parking facilities and appurtenant driveways shall be designed so as to gather pedestrians out of vehicle travel lanes and to maximize the safety and convenience of pedestrians walking between parked cars and business entrances as well as be- tween external points and locations on site. 2. Pedestrian walkways shalt be (a) integrated, to the extent possible, into the interior and /or perimeter landscaping of parking lots; (b) con- structed with a paved or similarly firm surface, at Least four (4) feet in width; and (c) separated from vehicular and parking areas by grade, curbing and /or vegetation, except for necessary ramps. Move the Town vote to amend Paragraphs 4.4.4.13 and 4.4.4.14 by deleting them in their entirety. 57 *Amended - Majority vote - Show of hands Main motion as amended passed - Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 35 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 4.0 Intensity Regulations, Paragraph 4.4.4.9, of the Mansfield Zoning By -Law, by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following, to read: 4.4.4.9 Entrance /Exit Drive Widths and Location A. Except for residential uses in residential districts, each Lot may have either a) one two -way driveway (for ingress and egress), or b) two one- way driveways (i.e., one for ingress and one for egress). B. The minimum distance between an entrance or exit drive at the street (right -of -way) line and the curb line of an intersecting street shall be fifty (50) feet in all districts. C. The maximum width of an entrance or exit drive at the street (right -of -way) line shall be twenty -four (24) feet in a Residential district and thirty (30) feet in any other district. If the driveway is divided to separate entrance and exit movements, the combined width may be in- creased to fifty (50) feet. D. The Zoning Board of Appeals,* acting as the Special Permit Granting Authority, may authorize departures from the above standards as follows: 1. In Industrial and Business districts, the Board may authorize a greater number of access driveways if it determines that such additional driveways are necessary to provide adequate area for safe vehicular turning movements and circulation. In any case, there shall be no more than one addi- tional access driveway for each one hundred (100) feet of frontage, and all two -way access driveways on a single Lot shaLL be at least one hundred (100) feet apart measured from the centerline of each access driveway. 2. In Industrial and Business districts, the Board may authorize a driveway with a greater width than provided for herein when such width would facilitate traffic flow and safety. 3. The findings generally required for special permits under section 5.5.6 of this by -law shall not be required for a special permit to increase the number or width of driveways; however, no such special permit shall be granted unless the Zoning Board of Appeals* finds that the proposed design would provide greater traffic safety than a design conforming to the design standards set forth herein. *Amended Majority vote - Show of hands Main motion as amended passed vote declared unani mously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.8 Waterbody Setback and Wetlands Protection of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law, by deleting it in its en- tirety and replacing it with the following, to read: 4.8 Waterbody Protection 4.8.1 Purpose. This section is intended to protect and preserve the areas along existing rivers, streams, brooks, ponds, and lakes from ad- verse development; to protect the community against costs which may be incurred by the detrimental or unsuitable use of the areas along existing rivers, streams, brooks, ponds, and lakes; to protect persons and property against the hazards of flood water inundation by assuring the continuation of the natural flow patterns of wet- lands and waterbodies; and, to conserve natural conditions, wildlife, open space, and the amenities of the Town. 4.8.2 Applicability a. Along the Wading River, Canoe River, Rumford River (south of Spring Street to the Norton town tine), and Hodges Brook (south of School Street to the Norton town line), construction of primary use buildings shall not be permitted within 100 feet of said waterbody, as measured by the high water Line. b. Along all other brooks and streams, and around all Lakes and ponds, construction of primary use buildings shall not be permitted within a distance to said waterbody which is equivalent to the mini- mum rear yard setback of the district, or thirty (30) feet, whichever is greater, as measured by the high water line. 58 4.8.3 Plan On any lot containing a protected waterbody (as identified in Section 4.8.2) or adjacent to protected waterbody, the Building Inspector shall require an applicant for a building permit to sub -: mit a plan showing the boundaries of the lot, the location of the proposed structure, the exact Limits of the waterbody or waterbodies, and the necessary computations to show that development will conform to the requirements herein. Such plan shall be prepared by a Registered Land Sur- veyor or a Registered Professional Engineer. 4.8.4 Lot Size Any lot Located in the Residence 1, Residence 2, or Residence 3 Districts which contains a portion of a waterbody, or a portion of any setback described in Section 4.8.2 a or b, shall possess, in addition to the lot area set forth in Schedule4 4.2.1, the following minimum buildable area: Residence 1 /No Sewer 37,000 sq. ft." Sewer 33,000 sq. ft.'+ Residence 2 /No Sewer 17,000 sq. ft. Sewer 13,000 sq. ft. Residence 3 /One- family 10,000 sq. ft Two- family 13,000 sq. ft. No portion of the waterbody may be used in comput- ing the minimum buildable area required in the district in which the Lot is located. 4.8A Wetland Protection Districts 4.8A.1 Purpose This section is intended to protect and preserve`. wetlands and the areas along existing rivers, streams, brooks, ponds, and lakes from adverse development; to protect the community against costs which may be incurred by the detrimental or unsuitable use of wetlands and the areas along ex- isting rivers, streams, brooks, ponds, and lakes; to protect persons and property against the hazards of flood water inundation by assuring the continuation of the natural flow patterns of wet- lands and waterbodies and by preserving natural floodwater storage areas and other areas subject to seasonal or periodic flooding or which may provide safe floodwater storage capacity; and, to conserve natural conditions, wildlife and its habitat, open space, and the amenities of the town. 4.8A.2 Applicability The Wetlands Protection Districts shall overlay Land in Residential 1, Residential 2 and Residen- tial 3 districts and shall include all "wet Land areas," as defined by the following poorly or very poorly drained soil associations: Whitman, Ridgebury, Scarboro, Walpole, Medisaprists, and a setback of twenty (20) feet from the wetland area. These poorly drained or very poorly drained soil associations are shown in a document titled "Soil Conservation Survey of Bristol County (Northern Part)," prepared by the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Said docu- ment is incorporated by reference into the Mansfield Zoning By -Law, and is available for review in the office of the Town Clerk. Where the boundaries of the district are in doubt or dispute, the burden of proof shall be upon the owner of the land in question to show where they should property be Located. The landowner may engage a soil scientist or acceptable wetlands specialist, at the sole expense of the landowner, to provide technical assistance in the delineation of the district boundary. The Planning Board may, by special permit, waive the applicability of this Section 4.8A where the landowner demonstrates that the land proposed for development does not contain any of the above - referenced poorly or very poorly drained soil associations. 4.8A.3 Permitted Uses The following uses are permitted as of right in the Wetlands Protection Districts: a. conservation of soil, water, plants and wildlife; b. outdoor recreation, nature study, boating, fishing and hunting, where legally permitted; c. agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, and silviculture; d. driveways and roads where alternative means of access are inappropriate and not feasible, all pursuant to 310 CMR 10.53 (e), as may be amended. 4.8A.4 Uses Permitted by Special Permit Any use permitted in the underlying district in which the Land is located may be permitted by spe- cial permit in the Wetlands Protection Districts provided that all of the following findings are made by the Planning Board: a. that the land proposed for development which contains the poorly or very poorly drained soil associations is not a wetland, as defined by G.L. c. 131, s.40. Documentation from the Conservation Commission to this effect shall be provided as part of the special permit application. b. that the proposed use will not be in conflict with any of the purposes set forth in Section 4.8A.1. 4.8A.5 Lot Size Any lot located in the Residence 1, Residence 2, or Residence 3 Districts which contains a portion of a wetland area, or portion of the setback described in Section 4.BA.2, shall possess, in ad- dition to the lot area set forth in Schedule 4.2.1, the following minimum contiguous buildable area: Residence 1 /No Sewer 37,000 sq. ft. Sewer - 33,000 sq. ft. Residence 2 /No Sewer 17,000 sq. ft. Sewer 13,000 sq. ft. Residence 3 /One- family 10,000 sq. ft. Two- family 13,000 sq. ft. No portion of the wetland area may be used in com- puting the minimum contiguous buildable area required in the district in which the Lot is lo- cated, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Planning Board 59 ARTICLE 36 - Vote Motion was for indefinite postponement passed on a: majority show of hands vote ARTICLE 37 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 5.1 Water Supply Protection District of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law, by deleting it in its entirety and replac- ing it with the following, to read: 5.1 PURPOSE OF DISTRICT The purpose of this Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District is: a. to promote the health, safety, and general wel- fare of the community by ensuring an adequate quality and quantity of drinking water for the residents, institutions, and businesses of the Town of Mansfield; b. to preserve and protect existing and potential surface and sub - surface sources of drinking water supplies; c. to conserve the natural resources of the town and; d. to prevent temporary and permanent contamina- tion of the environment. 5.1.2 SCOPE OF AUTHORITY The Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District is an overlay district superimposed on other zoning districts established by this by -Law. This overlay district shall apply to all new con- struction, reconstruction, or expansion of exist- ing buildings and new or expanded uses. Applicable activities or uses in a portion of one of the un- derlying zoning districts which fall within the Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection Dis- trict must additionally comply with the require- ments of this district. Uses that are prohibited in the underlying zoning districts shall not be permitted in the Surface and Ground water Resource Protection District. 5.1.3 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the following mean- ings: a. Aquifer: Geologic formation composed of rock, sand, or gravel that contains significant amounts of potentially recoverable water. b. Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District: The zoning district defined to overlay other zoning districts in the Town of Mansfield. The Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District includes Zone II recharge areas. c. Impervious Surface: Material or structure on, above, or below the ground that does not allow precipitation or surface water to penetrate directly into the soil. d. Mining: The removal or relocation of geologic materials such as topsoil, sand, gravel, metallic ores, or bedrock. e. Recharge Areas; Areas that collect precipita- tion or surface water and carry it to aquifers. Recharge areas may include areas designated as Zone I, Zone II, or Zone III. ,f. Toxic or Hazardous Materials: Any substance or mixture of physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics posing a significant, actual, or potential hazard to water supplies or other hazards to human health if such substance or mix- ture were discharged to land or water of the Town of Mansfield. Toxic or hazardous materials in- clude, without limitation, synthetic organic chemicals, petroleum products, heavy metals, radioactive or infectious wastes, acids and alkalis, and all substances defined as Toxic or Hazardous under Massachusetts General laws (MGL) Chapter 21C and 21E and 310 CMR 30.00, and also include such products as solvents and thinners in quantities greater than normal household use. g. Zone I: The protective radius around a Public water supply or well field that must be owned or controlled through either outright ownership or a conservation restriction by the water supplier. This radius is defined as 400 linear feet for a single well with a planned yield of 100,000 gal- lons per day ON) or greater, as defined in 310 Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 22.00. h. Zone II: The area of an aquifer which con- tributes water to a well under the most severe pumping and recharge conditions that can be realistically anticipated (180 days of pumping at safe yield with no recharge from precipitation), as defined in 310 Code of Massachusetts Regula- tions (CMR) 22.00. i. Zone III: The land area beyond the area of Zone 11 from which surface water and ground water drain into Zone II, as defined in 310 CMR 22.00. 5.1.4 ESTABLISHMENT AND DELINEATION OF SURFACE AND GROUND WATER RESOURCE PROTECTION DISTRICT For the purposes of this district, there are hereby established within the town certain surface and ground water protection areas, consisting of aquifers or recharge areas which are delineated on a map. This map is titled Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District, Town of Mansfield; the scale is 1 inch equals 2,083 feet, dated February 1992, revised March 1993. This map is hereby made a part of the town zoning bylaw and is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Where the boundaries of the district are in doubt or dispute, the burden of proof shall be upon the owner of the land to show where they should be properly located. The landowner may engage an ac- ceptable professional, at the sole expense of the landowner, to provide technical assistance in the delineation of the district boundary. The Planning Board may, by special permit, waive the ap- plicability of this section where the landowner demonstrates that the land proposed for develop- ment does not lie within the Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District. 5.1.5 USE REGULATIONS In the Surface and Ground Water Resource Protec- tion District, the following regulations shall apply: 5.1.6 PERMITTED USES The following uses are permitted within the Sur- face and Ground Water Resource Protection Dis- trict, provided that all necessary permits, or- ders, or approvals required by local, state, or federal law are also obtained: 60 a. conservation of soil, water, plants, anc wildlife; b. outdoor recreation, nature study, boating, fishing, and hunting where otherwise legally per mitted; c. foot, bicycle and /or horse paths, and bridges; d. normal operation and maintenance of existing water bodies and dams, splash boards, and other water control, supply and conservation devices; e. maintenance, repair, and enlargement of any ex isting structure, subject to Section 5.1.' (prohibited uses) and Section 5.1.8 (special per mitted uses); f. residential development, subject to Sectioi 5.1.7 (prohibited uses) and section 5.1.8 (specia - permitted uses); g, farming, gardening, nursery, conservation forestry, harvesting, and grazing, subject to Sec tion 5.1.7 (prohibited uses) and Section 5.1. (special permitted uses); h. construction, maintenance, repair, and enlarge ment of drinking water supply related facilitie such as, but not limited to, wails, pipelines aqueducts, and tunnels. Underground storage tank related to those activities are not categoricalt permitted. 5.1.7 PROHIBITED USES The following uses are prohibited: a. landfills and open dumps as defined in 310 CMR <.:.. 19.006; b, storage of liquid petroleum products, except;:' the following 1. normal household use, outdoor maintenance, and a. heating of a structure; 2. waste oil retention facilities required by statute, rule, or regulation; 3. emergency generators required by statute, rule, or regulation; 4. treatment works approved under 314 CMR 5.00 for.`,'. treatment of ground or surface waters; provided:' that such storage, Listed in items a. through d.'. above, is in free - standing containers within 5 buildings or above ground with secondary contain- ment adequate to contain a spill *one hundred fif- teen percent (115 %) the size of the container's:1 total storage capacity; c. landfilling of sludge or septage as defined in >: 310 CMR 32.05; d. storage of sludge and septage, unless such storage is in compliance with 310 CMR 32.30 and 310 CMR 32.31; e. individual sewage disposal systems that are designed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.00 to receive more than 110 gallons of sewage per quarter acre under one ownership per day, or 440 gallons of sewage on any one acre under one owner- ship per day, whichever is greater, provided that:' 1. the replacement or repair of a system, which . will not result in an increase in design capacity . over the original design, or the design capacity.: of 310 CMR 15.00, whichever is greater, shall be exempted; 2. in cluster subdivisions the total sewage flow: allowed shall be calculated based on the number of *lots suitable for construction of an on -site sub- surface sewage disposal system in the entire par -: cat; f.storage of deicing chemicals unless such storage, including loading areas, is within a. structure designed to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated run -off or leachate; g. storage of animal manure unless covered or con- tained in accordance with the specifications of the United States soil Conservation Service; h. *earth removal, consisting of the removal of soil, loam, sand, gravel, or any other earth material (including mining activities) to within ten (10) feet of mean annual high ground water as determined by a competent evaluator using one or more of the following methods: 1. A factor to be determined by observation of one or more of the permanent groundwater monitor wells installed and operated by the Town of Mansfield for such purpose; *or an on site monitoring well established by the applicant, or digging a test pit excavated by the applicant to establish maximum groundwater elevation as ap- proved by the evaluator. 2. A factor to be determined by comparison of soil and topography conditions of the site, with the most applicable observation well and recorded in- formation from the United States Geological Survey of Current Water Resource Conditions in Central New England; 3. Soil morphology of undisturbed soil.* 4. Soil color of undisturbed soil *, using the Mun- sell Color Systems. 5. Soil mottling of undisturbed soil.* 6. Observations including but not limited to: Topography, soil conditions and botanical fea- tures, both on -site and on adjacent parcels; ex- cept for excavations for building foundations, roads, or utility works; i. facilities that generate, treat, store, or dis- pose of hazardous waste subject to MGL 21C and 310 CMR 30.000, except the following: 1. very small quantity generators as defined under 310 CMR 30.000; 2. household hazardous waste centers and events under 310 CMR 30.390; 3. waste oil retention facilities required by MGL Chapter 21, Section 52A; 4. water remediation treatment works approved by DEP for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface waters; j. automobile graveyards and junkyards, as defined in MGL Chapter 140B, Section 1; k. treatment works that are subject to 314 CMR 5.00 including privately owned sewage treatment facilities, except the following: 1. the replacement or repair of an existing treat- ment works that will not result in a design capacity greater than the design capacity of the existing treatment works; 2. the replacement of existing sub - surface sewage disposal system(s) with wastewater treatment works that will not result in a design capacity greater than the design capacity of the existing system(s); 3.- ..treatment works approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection designed for the treatment of contaminated groundwater; 4. sewage treatment facilities in those areas with existing water quality problems when it has been demonstrated to the Department of Environmental Protection's and the Special Permit Granting Authority's satisfaction both that these problems are attributable to current septic problems and that there will be a net improvement in water quality. 1. storage of hazardous materials, as defined in MGL Chapter 21E, unless in a free standing con- 61 tainer within a building or above ground with adequate secondary contai anent adequate to contain.'. • spill *one hundred fifteen percent (115 %) the size of the container's total storage capacity; m. industrial and commercial uses which discharge process wastewater on -site; n. stockpiling and disposal of snow and ice con- taining deicing chemicals if brought in from out- side the district; o. storage of commercial fertilizers, as defined in MGL Chapter 128, Section 64, unless such storage is within a structure designated to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated run -off or leachate; p, the use of septic system cleaners which contain toxic or hazardous chemicals. 5.1.8 USES AND ACTIVITIES REQUIRING A SPECIAL PERMIT The following uses and activities are permitted only upon the issuance of a Special Permit by the Planning Board under such conditions as they may require: a. enlargement or alteration of existing uses that do not conform to the Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District; for the purposes of this by -law in the Surface and Groundwater Resource Protection District, the Planning Board shall have the authority to render a finding in accordance with MGL Chapter 40A, Section 6; b *. those activities that involve the handling of toxic or hazardous materials in quantities greater than those associated with normal household use, permitted in the underlying zoning (except as prohibited under Section 5.1.7). Such activities shall require a special permit to prevent con- tamination of ground and surface water; c *. the construction of dams or other water con- trol devices, ponds, pools or other changes in waterbodies or courses, created for swimming, fishing, or other recreational uses, agricultural uses, or drainage improvements. Such activities shall not adversely affect water quality or quan- tity; d. any use that will render impervious more than 15% or 2,500 square feet of any Lot, whichever is greater. A system for ground and surface water recharge must be provided which does not degrade ground or surface water quality. For non- residential uses, recharge shall be by stormwater infiltration basins or similar system covered with natural vegetation, and dry wells shall be used only where other methods are unfeasible. For alt non- residential uses, alt such basins and wells shalt be preceded by oil, grease, and sediment traps to facilitate removal of contamination. Any and all recharge areas shall be permanently main- tained in full working order by the owner. 5.1.9 PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMIT 5.1.9.1 The Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) under this bylaw shall be the Planning Board. Such special permit shall be granted if the Planning Board determines, in conjunction with the Board of Health, the Conservation Commission, Town Engineer and Department of Public Works that the intent of this by -law, as welt as its specific criteria, are met. The Planning Board shalt not 'grant a special permit under this section unless the petitioner's application materials include, in the Planning Board's opinion, sufficiently detailed, definite, and credible information to support positive findings in relation to the stan- dards given in this section. The Planning Board shall document the basis for any departures from the recommendations of the other town boards or agencies in its decision. 5.1.9.2 Upon receipt of the special permit ap- plication, the Planning Board shall transmit one copy to the Board of Health, the Conservation Com- mission, the Town Engineer and Department of Public works for their written recommendations. Failure to respond to the Planning Board in writ- ing within 35 days of receipt shall indicate ap- proval or no desire to comment by said agency. The necessary number of copies of the application shall be furnished by the applicant. 5.1.9.3 The Planning Board may grant the required special permit only upon finding that the proposed use meets the following standards, those specified in Section 5.1.9 of this bylaw, and any regula- tions or guidelines adopted by the Planning Board. The proposal use must: a. in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Sur- face and Ground Water Resource Protection Dis- trict, and b. be designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation, and other water related natural characteristics of the site to be developed. 5.1.9.4 The Planning Board may adopt regulations to govern design features of projects. Such regulations shall be consistent with subdivision regulations adopted by the municipality. 5.1.9.5 The applicant shall file 11 copies of a site plan and attachments. The site plan shall be drawn at a proper scale as determined by the Plan- ning Board and be stamped by a professional en- gineer. All additional submittals shalt be prepared by qualified professionals. The site plan and its attachments shall at a minimum in- clude the following information where pertinent: a. a complete list of chemicals, pesticides, her- bicides, fertilizers, fuels, and other potentially hazardous materials to be used or stored on the premises in quantities greater than those as- sociated with normal household use; b. for those activities using or storing such haz- ardous materials, a hazardous materials management plan shall be prepared and filed with the Hazard- ous Materials Coordinator, Fire chief, and Board of Health. The plan shall include: 1. provisions to protect against the discharge of hazardous materials or wastes to the environment due to spillage, accidental damage, corrosion,. Leakage, or vandalism, including spilt containment and clean -up procedures; 2. provisions for indoor, secured storage of haz- ardous materials and wastes with impervious floor surfaces; 3. evidence of compliance with the Regulations of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act 310 CMR 30, including obtaining an EPA identifica- tion number from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. C. proposed down- gradient location(s) for FYd groundwater monitoring well(s), should the Plan- ning Board deem the activity a potential groundwater threat. 5.1.9.6 The Planning Board shall hold a hearing, in conformity with the provision of MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9, within 65 days after the filing of the application and after the review by the Town Boards, Departments, and commissions. Notice of the public hearing shall be given by publication and posting and by first class mail- ings to "parties of interest" as defined in MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11. The decision of the Plan- ning Board and any extension, modification, or r renewal thereof shall be filed with the Town Clerk within 90 days following the closing of the public i hearing. Failure of the Planning Board to act :. within 90 days shall be deemed as a granting of the permit. However, no work shall commence until a certification is recorded as required by said Section 11. 5.1.9.7 Written notice of any violations of this by -law shall be given by the Building Inspector to the responsible person as soon as possible after detection of a violation or a continuing viola- tion. Notice to the assessed owner of the property shall be deemed notice to the responsible person. such notice shalt specify the requirement or restriction violated and the nature of the violation, and may also identify the actions'; necessary to remove or remedy the violations and:. -> preventive measures required for avoiding future': violations and a schedule of compliance. A copy';i;: of such notice shall be submitted to the Building': Inspector, the Board of Health, Conservation Com- mission, Town Engineer, Department of Public Works, and Water Department. The cost of contain-' ment, clean -up, or other action of compliance . shall be borne by the owner and operator of the.< premises. - For situations that require remedial action to prevent adverse impact to the water resources` within the Surface and Ground Water Resource Protection District, the Town of Mansfield, they.';' Building Inspector, the Board of Health, or any of their agents may order the owner or operator of the premises to remedy the violation. If said owner and /or operator does not comply with said (' order, the Town of Mansfield, the Building Inspec- tor, the Board of Health, or any of their agents,`.'. if authorized to enter upon such premises under( the terms of the special permit or otherwise, may act to remedy the violation. The remediation cost ?: shall be the responsibility of the owner and operator of the premises. 5.1.10 SEVERABILITY A determination that any portion or provision of the overlay Surface and Groundwater Resource.' Protection District is invalid shall not in- validate any other portion or provision thereof,'. nor shall it invalidate any special permit previ- ously issued thereunder. *Amended Majority vote - Show of hands Main motion as amended passed vote declared unani- mously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 38 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1.3 Basic Protective Provisions, Paragraph 1.3.2 of the Mansfield Zoning By -Law, in part, to read as follows: 1.3.2 For the safety and general welfare all principal buildings hereafter erected shall be in a location which fronts upon an accepted street or upon a public way of sufficient width to secure safety from fire and to provide adequate light and air; such width to be determined by the Board of Selectmen and approved by the Planning Board. and to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1.5 Definitions, Paragraphs 1.5.9 and 1.5.14, in part, to read as follows: 1.5.9 Building, Main: A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is situated, further provided that only one prin- cipal building shall be allowed on one lot. In any residential district, any dwelling or apart- ment shall be deemed to be a main building on the lot on which the same is situated. 1.5.14 Lot: A parcel of Land either occupied or vacant, or to be occupied by a building and acces- sory buildings and used together with such yards and other open spaces as are required by this by- law. A lot may be land so recorded in a deed or on a plat of record, or it may include parts of, or a combination of such lots when adjacent to one another, provided such ground is used for one im- provement.. ALL lots shall front on and have in- gress and egress by means of a street or public way. and to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3.1 General Provisions, Paragraph 3.1, by adding a third sentence to the first paragraph, to read: 3.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS: Except as provided by the Zoning Act, in each dis- trict no land, structure or building shall be used except for the purposes permitted in the district as set forth in Section 3 and the Schedule of Per- mitted Use regulations unless otherwise specifi- cally permitted by this bylaw. It is the intent of this bylaw to prohibit in any district any use which is not specifically permitted herein and those uses denoted in the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations by the letter "N ". It is also the intent of this by -law to prohibit in any district more than one principal building on a single lot. and to see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.0 Intensity Requirements, Paragraph 4.1.1, by adding a third sentence, to read: 4.1.1 A dwelling, building, or any structure hereafter erected in any district shall be located on a tot having no less than the minimum require- ments set forth in the Schedule in Section 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. No existing Lot shall be changed as to size or shape so as to result in the violation of these requirements, further provided that more than one principal building is expressly 63 prohibited on a single lot; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Planning Board ARTICCE 38 - Vote Motion to postpone action on Article 38 until after action on Article 71 passed on a majority show of hands vote After action on Article 72 the motion on Article 38 failed on standing vote count 32 in favor - 120 opposed ARTICLE 39 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1.5, Definitions, Paragraph 1.5.17 of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law, by adding a third sentence, to read: 1.5.17 Lot, Front: The front of a lot shall be considered to be that boundary of the lot which abuts on a street. In the case of a corner lot, the narrowest boundary fronting on a street shall be considered to be the front of the lot. In case the corner lot has equal frontage on two or more streets, the lot shall be considered to front either on the principal street or on the street on which the greatest number of buildings have been erected within the same block. In the case of any corner Lot, access to the lot may be permitted from any street abutting the lot; or take any ac- tion in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Planning Board ARTICLE 39 - Vote The article was withdrawn by Planning Board Chair- man, William Madan ARTICLE 40 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend the Mansfield Zoning By -Law, Section 4.0 Intensity Regulations, by ad- ding the following section 4.1.8; 4.1.8 Where the Town acquires an interest in Land by eminent domain or otherwise, which is ad- jacent to an existing public way for the purpose of constructing or widening of the public way or sidewalks, then the following provisions shall apply to lots or buildings affected by any such street widening or sidewalk acquisition: a. If the area of a lot, which prior to such ac- quisition conformed to this by -law, is reduced to an area less than is required by Schedule 4.2, then the area of such lot remaining after such ac- quisition shall be deemed in conformity with this by -law. b. If a yard setback of a building, which prior to such acquisition conformed to this by -law, is reduced to a distance less than is required by Schedule 4.2, then the yard setbacks remaining after such acquisition shall be deemed to'be in conformity with this -by -law. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 41 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept public sidewalks along the westerly side of Ware Street from East Street to Tracy Circle as shown on plans titled "Layout Plan of Ware Street," sheets 1 -5, dated April 13, 1994 by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Mansfield, MA and registered at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to, on behalf of the Town, acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain the real estate in fee side which will be necessary to construct such public sidewalks, using available Chapter 90 funds. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 42 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept Ware Street as shown on a plan entitled "Ware Street Prepared for the Town of Mansfield-' dated July 1, 1992, by Hutchins - Trowbridge, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Beginning at the Northeast corner of Ware Street at a point on the southerly sideline of East Street; Thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 31.70 feet and an arc length of 35.69 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 50 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 33.83 feet; thence South 17 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 61.00 feet; thence South 17 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 17 de- grees 58 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 17 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 17 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 264.15 feet; thence South 23 degrees 41 minutes 50 seconds West for a distance of 308.75 feet; thence South 28 degrees 22 minutes 05 seconds West for a distance of 90.40 feet; thence South 29 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence South 29 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 26.24 feet; thence South 25 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds West for a distance of 152.89 feet; thence South 25 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds West for a distance of 18.47 feet; thence South 24 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 101.53 feet; thence South 17 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds West for a distance of 196.72 feet; thence South 14 degrees 12 minutes 26 seconds West for a distance of 74.75 feet; thence South 21 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds West for a distance of 48.23 feet; thence South 37 degrees 12 minutes 36 seconds West for a distance of 77.46 feet; thence South 46 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds West for a distance of 76.83 feet; thence South 53 degrees 29 minutes 26 seconds West for a distance of 63.26 feet; thence South 66 degrees 02 minutes 16 seconds West for a distance of 105.75 feet; thence South 66 degrees 17 minutes 26 seconds West for a distance of 82.10 feet; thence South 64 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 170.07 feet; thence South 60 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 116.39 feet; thence 64 South 51 degrees 44 minutes 48 seconds West for a distance of 70.33 feet; thence South 43 degrees 36 minutes 39 seconds West for a distance of 49.56 feet; thence South 29 degrees 57 minutes 10= seconds West for a distance of 65.90 feet; thence(i South 25 degrees 41 minutes 01 seconds West for a`.` distance of 61.32 feet; thence South 29 degrees 48:' minutes 55 seconds West for a distance of 111.46 feet; thence South 29 degrees 23 minutes 09': ?`.. seconds West for a distance of 112.25 feet; thence`::' South 28 degrees 27 minutes 38 seconds West for a'' distance of 71.82 feet; thence South 26 degrees 27'. minutes 17 seconds West for a distance of 120.00'. 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thence South 61 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West for a distance of 35.95 feet; thence South 53 degrees 18 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 84.05 feet; thence South 53 degrees 18 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 45.38 feet; thence y South 07 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds West for a distance of 84.94 feet; thence South 02 degrees 26 minutes 05 seconds West for a distance of 50.61 feet; thence South 02 degrees 26 minutes 05 seconds West for a distance of 76.26 feet; thence South 22 degrees 46 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 17.99 feet; thence South 03 degrees 23 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 165.00 feet; thence South 03 degrees 23 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 90.88 feet; thence South 03 degrees 23 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 64.12 feet; thence South 23 degrees 29 minutes 38 seconds West for a distance of 50.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 29 minutes 38 seconds West for a distance of 111.43 feet; thence South 43 degrees 29 minutes 38 seconds West for a distance of 70.00 feet; 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thence South 18 degrees 06 minutes 33 seconds West for a distance of 35.42 feet; thence South 15 degrees 24 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 25.17 feet; thence South 15 degrees 24 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 26.65 feet; thence South 15 degrees 24 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 107.78 feet; thence South 11 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 110.00 feet; thence South 11 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 56.17 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 110.00 feet and an arc length of 113.79 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 16 degrees 35 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 108.78 feet; thence South 39 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 75.39 feet; thence South 39 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence South 39 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 37.06 feet; thence South 42 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds East for a distance of 262.94 feet; thence South 43 degrees 24 minutes 47 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 24 minutes 47 seconds East for a distance of 76.70 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a 65 radius of 270.00 feet and an are length of 118.22 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 65 de- grees 02 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 117.28 feet; thence North 88 degrees 07 minutes 50. seconds East for a distance of 122.24 feet; thence North 88 degrees 07 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 07 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 108.28 feet; thence South 80 degrees 13 minutes 39 seconds East for a distance of 11.72 feet; thence South 80 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 90.00 feet; thence South 80 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 110.00 feet; thence South 80 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 90.00 feet; thence South 63 degrees 50 minutes 53 seconds West for a distance of 5.17 feet; thence South 81 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 189.34 feet; thence South 81 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 17.98 feet; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 300.01 feet and an are length of 132.02 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 69 degrees'll minutes 31 seconds East for a distance of 130.96 feet; thence South 56 degrees 33 minutes 35 seconds East for a distance of 100.05 feet; thence South 56 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East for a distance of 20.50 feet; thence South 55 degrees 46 minutes 42 seconds East for a distance of 44.20 feet; thence South 46 degrees 00 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 76.20 feet; thence South 46 degrees 00 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 19.42 feet; thence South 39 degrees 05 minutes 56 seconds East for a distance of 35.93 feet; thence South 29 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 44.80 feet; thence South 25 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds East for a distance of 19.85 feet; thence South 25 degrees 17 minutes 56 seconds East for a distance of 10.56 feet; thence South 23 degrees 11 minutes 23 seconds East for a distance of 14.03 feet; thence South 23 degrees 30 minutes 12 seconds East for a distance of 226.42 feet; thence South 37 degrees 15 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 142.83 feet; thence South 37 degrees 54 minutes 28 seconds East for a distance of 71.04 feet; thence South 36 degrees 31 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 62.02 feet; thence South 43 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 58.62 feet; thence South 43 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence South 43 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 85.09 feet; thence South 45 degrees 18 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 35.02 feet; thence South 45 degrees 18 minutes 33 seconds East for a distance of 121.47 feet; thence South 45 degrees 18 minutes 33 seconds East for a distance of 127.45 feet; thence South 45 degrees 18 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 4.49 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 24.81 feet and an arc Length of 46.45 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 81 degrees 03 minutes 38 seconds East for a distance of 39.95 feet; thence South 21 degrees 44 minutes 18 seconds West for a distance of 119.23 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 75.00 feet and an arc length of 80.40 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 13 degrees 06 minutes 19 seconds Nest for a distance of 76.61 feet; thence North 43 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 129.48 feet; thence North 43 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 43 de- grees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 43 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 140.00 feet; thence North 43 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 43 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 120.50 feet; thence North 43 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 121.20 feet; thence North 43 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West for a distance of 115.00 feet; thence North 37 degrees 30 minutes 12 seconds West for a distance of 17.95 feet; thence North 23 degrees 33 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 55.00 feet; thence North 23 degrees 33 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 123.96 feet; thence North 23 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds West for a distance of 130.73 feet; thence North 23 degrees 13 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 34.65 feet; thence along a curve to the Left having a radius of 378.00 feet and an arc length of 179.87 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 42 degrees 11 minutes 24 seconds West for a distance of 178.18 feet; thence North 55 degrees 49 minutes 34 seconds West for a distance of 32.49 feet; thence North 55 degrees 49 minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 125.00 feet; thence North 55 degrees 49 minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 22.51 feet; thence along a curve to the Left having a radius of 200.00 feet and an arc length of 87.61 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 68 de- grees 22 minutes 31 seconds West for a distance of 86.91 feet; thence North 80 degrees 55 minutes 25 seconds West for a distance of 9.88 feet; thence North 80 degrees 55 minutes 26 seconds West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 80 degrees 55 minutes 26 seconds West for a distance of 90.00 feet; thence North 80 degrees 34 minutes 24 seconds West for a distance of 109.61 feet; thence North 80 degrees 10 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 90.39 feet; thence North 80 degrees 10 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 86.14 feet; thence South 88 degrees 11 minutes 09 seconds West for a distance of 34.26 feet; thence South 86 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 103.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 138.51 feet; thence South 88 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 24.15 feet; thence North 43 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West for a distance of 98.28 feet; thence North 43 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 43 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West for a distance of 123.00 feet; thence North 43 degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West for a distance of 150.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 16 minutes 11. seconds West for a distance of 59.00 feet; thence North 37 degrees 13 minutes 38 seconds West for a distance of 67.47 feet; thence North 37 degrees 13 minutes 38 seconds West for a distance of 25.00 feet; thence North 38 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West for a distance of 124.44 feet; thence North 36 degrees 58 minutes 02 seconds West for a distance of 18.49 feet; thence North 36 degrees 58 minutes 02 seconds West for a distance of 30.17 feet; thence North 38 degrees 52 minutes 43 seconds West for a distance of 61.51 feet; thence North 07 degrees 41 minutes 05 seconds West for a ,21 distance of 9.84 feet; thence North 07 degrees 41 ^:�{ minutes 04 seconds West for a distance of 5.97 ,Q feet; thence North 07 degrees 15 minutes 32; seconds East for a distance of 34.79 feet; thence: North 16 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds East for a3 distance of 42.99 feet- thence North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 36.25 feet; thence North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 err seconds East for a distance of 69.01 feet; thence fa North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East for a -% distance of 56.47 feet; thence North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 63.53 feet; thence North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 16 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North % degrees 33 minutes 13 seconds East for a distance of 118.74 feet; thence North 27 degrees 25 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 17.08 -, feet; thence North 27 degrees 25 minutes 41 seconds East for a distance of 66.57 feet; thence North 32 degrees 42 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 53.43 feet; thence North 32 degrees 42 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 80.76 '.. feet; thence North 48 degrees 33 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 39.24 feet; thence North 48 degrees 33 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 120.01 feet; thence North 48 degrees 34 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of 98.51 feet; thence North 46 degrees 30 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 37.04 feet; thence North 46 degrees 30 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 95.95 feet; thence North 46 degrees 30 ' minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 48 degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 920.00 feet; thence North 48 degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 87.33 feet; thence North 48 degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 48 degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 25.34 feet; thence North 48 degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 150.14 feet; thence North 48 degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 50 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 366.34 feet; thence. North 49 degrees 09 minutes 22 seconds East for a.!' distance of 53117 feet; thence North 45 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 66.83`. feet; thence North 45 degrees 34 minutes 52`.- seconds East for a distance of 47.77 feet; thence North 45 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds East for a' distance of 32.76 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 102.36 feet and an arc length of 39.48 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 34 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds. East for a distance of 39.23 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 102.36 feet and an arc length of 50.00 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 09 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 49.50 feet; thence North 04 degrees 30 minutes 08 seconds West for a :. distance of 154.37 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 33 seconds West for a distance of 278.95 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 32 seconds West for a distance of 188.05 feet; thence North 43 degrees 13 minutes 42 seconds East for a distance of 39.06 feet; Thence along a curve to 66 the left having a radius of 150.00 feet and an arc length of 178.64 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 84 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds East for a distance of 168.27 feet; thence North 53 degrees 13 minutes 24 seconds East for a dis- tance of 44.97 feet; thence North 48 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 18.35 feet; thence North 49 degrees 58 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 49.77 feet; thence North 50 degrees 23 minutes 31 seconds East for a distance of 26.32 feet; thence North 57 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds East for a distance of 8.67 feet; thence North 56 degrees 38 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 18.08 feet; thence North 52 degrees 12 minutes 54 seconds East for a distance of 58.74 feet; thence North 55 degrees 09 minutes 01 seconds East for a distance of 30.12 feet; thence North 54 degrees 42 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 20.65 feet; thence North 59 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds East for a distance of 24.46 feet; thence North 50 degrees 43 minutes 45 seconds East for a distance of 13.33 feet; thence North 54 degrees 28 minutes 36 seconds East for a distance of 57.90 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 73.74 feet and an arc length of 41.81 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 42 degrees 22 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 41.26 feet; thence North 26 degrees 08 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 33.32 feet; thence North 25 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 58.25 feet; thence North 14 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 8.01 feet; thence North 22 degrees 48 minutes 57 seconds East for a distance of 43.30 feet; thence North 20 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 35.33 feet; thence North 28 degrees 20 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 64.06 feet; thence North 25 degrees 40 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 15.59 feet; thence North 26 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 60.76 feet; thence North 28 degrees 55 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of 90.23 feet; thence North 22 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds East for a distance of 37.88 feet; thence North 27 degrees 56 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 19.25 feet; thence North 27 degrees 20 minutes 55 seconds East for a distance of 30.15 feet; thence North 28 degrees 10 minutes 20 seconds East for a distance of 50.05 feet; thence North 31 degrees 08 minutes 53 seconds East for a distance of 13.77 feet; thence North 24 degrees 52 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 34.95 feet; thence North 28 degrees 33 minutes 37 seconds East for a distance of 31.20 feet; thence North 28 degrees 39 minutes 48 seconds East for a distance of 40.03 feet; thence North 25 degrees 11 minutes 07 seconds East for a distance of 12.02 feet; thence North 27 degrees 57 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of 46.75 feet; thence North 27 degrees 21 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 23.00 feet; thence North 31 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 30.42 feet; thence North 20 degrees 02 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 13.67 feet; thence North 29 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East for a distance of 35.94 feet; thence North 25 degrees 56 minutes 33 seconds East for a distance of 68.74 feet; thence North 26 degrees 40 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 14.51 feet; thence North 27 degrees 13 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 65.25 feet; thence North 28 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds East for a distance of 36.41 feet; thence North 29 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of 20.83 feet; thence North 25 degrees 26 minutes 33 seconds East for a distance of 75.15 feet; thence North 26 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 25.51 feet, thence North 37 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds East for a distance of 11.97 feet; thence North 27 degrees 48 minutes 19 seconds East for a distance of 88.78 feet; thence North 18 degrees 41 minutes 08 seconds East for a distance of 13.69 feet; thence North 68 degrees 26 minutes 48 seconds East for a distance of 4.40 feet; thence North 26 degrees 48 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of 214.86 feet; thence North 27 degrees 50 minutes 12 seconds East for a distance of 108.83 feet; thence North 27 degrees 50 minutes 12 seconds East for a distance of 154.59 feet; thence North 27 degrees 50 minutes 12 seconds East for a distance of 68.80 feet; thence North 27 degrees 50 minutes 12 seconds East for a distance of 25.68 feet; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 520.33 feet and an arc length of 334.32 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 46 de- grees 14 minutes 36 seconds East for a distance of 328.60 feet; thence North 63 degrees 53 minutes 42 seconds East for a distance of 314.67 feet; thence North 64 degrees 16 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 126.79 feet; thence North 43 degrees 46 minutes 19 seconds East for a distance of 76.14 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 150.00 feet and an arc Length of 65.60 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 31 de- grees 23 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 65.08 feet; thence North 18 degrees 52 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 156.41 feet; thence North 18 degrees 51 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 39.89 feet; thence North 18 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East for a distance of 93.77 feet; thence North 18 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East for a distance of 29.34 feet; thence North 25 degrees 30 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 288.89 feet; thence North 29 degrees 50 minutes 19 seconds East for a distance of 131.87 feet; thence North 24 degrees 29 minutes 01 seconds East for a distance of 87.87 feet; thence North 23 degrees 41 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 305.75 feet; thence North 16 degrees 16 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 572.37 feet; thence along a curve to the Left having a radius of 30.00 feet and an arc length of 60.48 feet, being subtended by a chord of North 39 degrees 46 minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 50.74 feet; thence North 82 degrees 28 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 122.93 feet to the point of beginning. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands 67 Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 43 To see if the Town will vote to accept Mystic Lane within the Alchemist Court subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Mystic Lane Station 0+0 to end" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related ease- ments are more specifically described as follows: MYSTIC LANE Beginning at a concrete bound on the southerly side of Eastman Ave, also known as route 106; Thence running by Eastman Avenue S79- 58 -26E 68.00 feet; thence running S79- 03 -25E 20.14 feet to a stone bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 35.97 feet to a concrete bound; thence running S10- 01 -34W 73.62 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 144.01 feet to a concrete bound; Thence running. S55- 58 -54E 301.16 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 70.28 feet to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a Length of 95.85 feet to a con- crete bound; thence running S56- 48 -46E 625.33 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet to a concrete bound; thence running by Monahan Lane S33- 11 -14W 80.00 feet; thence run- ning N56- 48 -46W 655.33 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 68.47 feet to a con- crete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 98.39 feet to a concrete bound; thence running N55- 58 -54W 301.16 feet to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 201.61 feet to a concrete bound; thence running N10 -01- 34E 73.95 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 36.13 feet to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT - LOT 46 Beginning at a concrete bound on the westerly side of Monahan Lane; Thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 47.12 feet to a concrete bound; thence running by Mystic Lane S56 -48 -46E 30.00 feet; thence running by Monahan Lane 533.11 -14W 30.00 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR LOT 6 Beginning at a point on the southwesterly sideline of Mystic Lane, said point being 50.20 feet southeast from a concrete bound at the lot corner of lots 6 and 7; Thence running by Mystic Lane counter - clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a Length of 20.33 feet; thence running SO4- 01 -06W 63.20 feet; thence running S45 -58 -54E 112.00 feet; thence running S34- 01 -06W 107.00 feet; thence run- ning N56- 04 -15W 140.00 feet; thence running N44- 56 -28E 105.42 feet; thence running N04- 01 -06E 82.00 feet to the point of beginning, or take any action in relation thereto. ARTICLE 43 - Vote Article 43 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 44 To see if the Town will vote to accept Tracy Circle within the Deerfield Village subdivision 68 and related drainage, water and utility easements':: as shown on the "As- Built. Plan of Tracy Circle' Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins -: Trowbridge Associates, dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent' domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said road- way and related easements are more specifically., described as follows: TRACY CIRCLE Beginning at a point on the westerly side of Ware Street, said point being 71.85 feet from a con- crete bound; Thence running by Ware Street S24 - + 56 -55E 53.64 feet; thence running S86- 17 -16W 174.72 feet to a concrete bound; thence running:':; counter - clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 76.36 feet to a concrete bound; thence:: running S51- 17 -16W 47.84 feet to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00.? feet for a length of 162.18 feet to a concrete`,E'. bound; thence running N75- 36 -44E 463.97 feet to a" concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a ,. radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 124.63 feet'; to a concrete bound; thence running N34- 48- 28N 186.43 feet to a concrete bound; thence runningri clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length. of 549.78 feet to a concrete bound; thence running S34 -48 -28E 331.80 feet to a nail in driveway; thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00' feet for a length of 150.26 feet to a concrete: bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a:? radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet to a stake; thence running N75- 36 -44W 110.00 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise: at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a Length i of 107.33 feet to a stake; thence running N34 -48 -'. 28W 331.80 feet to a concrete bound; thence run- ning counter - clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 392.70 feet to a concrete bound; thence running S34 -48 -28E 186.43 feet to a con- crete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a' radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 89.02 feet.` to a concrete bound; thence running S75 -36 -44E 463.97 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a. Length of 115.84 feet to a concrete bound; thence. running N51- 17 -16E 47.84 feet to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 106.90 feet to a concrete bound; thence running N86- 17 -16E 155.29 feet to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (NORTH) Beginning at a point on the north side of Tracy Circle and the west side of Ware Street; Thence running by Tracy Circle 586-17 -16W 58.46 feet to a. concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 40.00 feet for a Length of 77.66 feet to a concrete bound; thence running by Ware Street S24 -56 -55E 58.46 feet to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (SOUTH) Beginning at a point on the south side of Tracy Circle and the west side of Ware Street; Thence running by Ware Street S24- 56 -55E 20.53 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 36.01 feet to a concrete bound; thence running by Tracy Circle N86- 17 -16E 20.53 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL A Beginning at a concrete bound at the front lot corner of lots A and 18; Thence running N06- 57 -50W 75.83 feet; thence running N84 -25 -55E 316.30 feet; thence running by Ware Street S24 -56 -55E 15.37 feet; thence running by Tracy Circle S86- 17 -16W 155.29 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 106.90 feet to a concrete bound; thence running S51- 17 -16W 47.84 feet to a concrete bound; thence: running clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 25.84 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR LOTS 16, 17, 18 Beginning at the rear lot line of Lots A and 18; Thence running S06- 57 -50E 20.00 feet; thence run- ning S84- 25 -55W 56.17 feet; thence running N24- 56-55W 139.97 feet; thence running N01 -25 -46E 78.90 feet; thence running N61- 26 -19E 23.09 feet; thence running S01- 25 -46W 85.75 feet; thence run- ning S24 -56 -55E 121.11 feet; thence running N84- 25 -55E 42.00 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR LOT 15 Beginning at a point 100.00 feet back on lot line 15 and 16; Thence running N25- 03 -41W 65.00 feet; thence running N70- 56 -19W 25.00 feet; thence run- ning S76- 23 -16W 45.85 feet; thence running S61- 26-19W 50.00 feet; thence running by Tracy Circle N34 -48 -28W 331.80 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a Length of 87.78 feet; thence running N15- 42 -35W 142.29 feet; thence running N81 -33 -46E 320.34 feet; thence running S24- 56 -56E 474.12 feet; thence running S61- 26 -19W 135.44 feet to the point of beginning. OPEN SPACE LOT LOT 9 Beginning at a concrete bound on the southerly side of Tracy Circle; Thence running S39- 36 -30W 145.62 feet; thence running N34- 48 -28W 118.60 feet to a concrete bound; thence running N55 -11 -32E 125.00 feet to a concrete bound; thence running by Tracy Circle S34 -48 -28E 8.00 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 73.63 feet to the point of beginning. SEWER AND PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT Beginning at a concrete bound at the front lot corner of lots 10 and 11; Thence running by Tracy Circle S34 -48 -28E 10.00 feet; thence running 555- 11 -32W 125.00 feet; thence running N34- 48 -28W 20.00 feet; thence running N55 -11 -32E 125.00 feet; thence running by Tracy Circle S34 -48 -28E 10.00 feet to the point of beginning. 69 DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR LOTS 21, 22, 27, 28 Beginning at a concrete bound at the front lot corner of lots 27 and 28; Thence running by Tracy Circle N34- 48 -28W 10.00 feet; thence running N55 -' 11 -32E 250.00 feet; thence running by Tracy Circle S34- 48 -28E 20.00 feet; thence running S55- 11 -32W 250.00 feet; thence running by Tracy Circle N34- 48 -28W 10.00 feet to the point of beginning. ARTICLE 44 - Vote Article 44 fatted on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 45 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept Dustin Court within the Dustin Estates subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As - Built Plan of Dustin Court Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by RIM Engineering Co., Inc., dated December 9, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such a public way. Beginning at a concrete bound on the southwesterly sideline of East Street, said bound being at the northeast end of a stone wail that is the property line between the former Dustin and Spier properties. Thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 53.41 feet to a point of tangency; thence running S44- 57 -48W for a distance of 61.00 feet to a point of curvature; thence running clockwise along an arc with a radius of 175.00 feet and a length of 111.52 feet to a point of tangency; thence running S81- 28 -27W for a distance of 69.81 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 27.40 feet to a point of reverse curva- ture; thence running clockwise along an arc with a radius of 60.00 feet and a length of 298.10 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 27.40 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N81- 28 -27E for a dis- tance of 69.81 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 125.00 feet and a length of 79.65 to a point of tangency; thence running N44- 57 -48E for a distance of 84.38 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 40.84 feet to a point of the southwesterly sideline of East Street; thence reversing direction and running by the southwesterly sideline of East Street S33 -02- 12E to a distance of 112.46 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR DUSTIN COURT DRAINAGE Beginning at a point on the sideline of Dustin Court, said point being 165.41 feet along the arc of the sixth course in the above roadway descrip- tion. Thence running S81- 16 -46W for a distance of 296.66 feet to a point; thence running N43-39 -10E for a distance of 127.88 feet to a point; thence running N29- 13 -14W for a distance of 71.50 feet to a point, the last two courses being by the land of the Town of Mansfield; thence running by the land of Wendell Jackson N81- 18 -46E for a distance of 165.00 feet to a point; thence running S08- 43 -14E for a distance of 115.04 feet to a point; thence running N81 -16 -46E for a distance of 85.06 feet to a point on the westerly sideline of Dustin Court; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 60.00 feet and a Length of 36.42 feet to the point of beginning. Both roadway and drainage easement are shown on a ,plan entitled: Plan and Profile of Dustin Court in Dustin Estates, a subdivision in Mansfield, MA Scale: Nor 1" = 40, Vert: 1" = 41, dated December 9, 1993 as prepared by RIM Engineering Co., Inc., 150 North Main Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator Show of hands ARTICLE 46 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept Erick Road and re- lated drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As - Built Plan of Erick Road Sta- tion 0 +0 to 9 +00" prepared by Tilton and As- sociates, dated October 25, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such a public way. ERICK ROAD A certain parcel of land known as Erick Road, in the Town of Mansfield, in the County of Bristol, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a drill hole in a concrete bound set on the easterly sideline of Stearns Avenue; thence running N360 03' 02 "E a distance of fifty -seven and fifty hundredths feet (57.501) to a point on the centerline of Erick Road at centerline Station zero plus seventeen and fifty hundredths feet (0 + 17.501); thence running N36 441 55 "E a distance of fifty -one and thirty -seven hundredths feet (51.371) to a railroad spike in the root of a 14" pine tree found, being a point of curvature, the previous two (2) courses abutting the easterly sideline of Stearns Avenue; thence running Southeasterly and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of twenty -five and zero hundredths feet (25.001), a length of thirty -nine and twenty -seven hundredths feet (39.270, and a central ang 6e of ninety degrees zero minutes zero seconds (90 00' 0011) to a drill hole in a concrete bound set, being a point of curvature; thence running Southeasterly and curv- ing to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of two hundred sixty -four and ninety -two hundredths feet (264.921), a length of one hundred thirty -four and thirteen hundredths feet (134.131), and a central angle of twenty -nine de- grees zero minutes thirty seconds (29 001 3011) to a drill hole in a concrete bound set opposite cen- terline station one plus ninety and ninety -eight hundredths feet (1 + 90.981); thence running 5820 57' 28 "E a distance of seven hundred nine and two hundredths feet (709.021) to a point opposite cen- terline station nine plus zero and zero hundredths feet (9 + 00.001), the previous three (3) courses 70 abutting Land now or formerly of Kelleher, Lots 2 < and 3, and being the northerly sideline of Erick Road; thence running S07° 02' 32 "W a distance of fifty -five and zero hundredths feet (55.000) to a''f point opposite centerline station nine plus zero'::` and zero hundredths feet (9 + 00.001), said course ? abutting the westerly timbt of Erick Road as ac -:` cepted; thence running N82 571 28 11W a distance of seven hundred nine and two hundredths feet..: (709.021) to a drill hole in a concrete bound set,.:: being a point of curvature opposite centerline station one plus ninety and ninety - eight'`.. hundredths feet (1 + 90.981); thence running a.. Northwesterly and curving to the right along the arc of a curve having a radius of three hundred'' ten and ninety - hundredths feet (310.901), a length, ,. of one hundred fifty -seven and forty- one :`1 hundredths feet (157.411), and a central angle of twenty -nine degrees zero minutes and thirty..i... seconds (290 00' 3011) to a drill hole in a con- crete bound set, being a point of curvature op -.` posite centerline station zero plus forty seven and fifty hundredths feet (0 + 47.501); thence.'. running Southwesterly and curving to the left: along the arc of a curve having a radius of thirty ((. and zero hundredths feet (30.001), a length of forty -seven and twelve hundredths feet (47.121), and a central an %le of ninety degrees zero minutes zero seconds (90 00' 0061) to the true point and place of beginning, the previous three (3) courses'l abutting Lots 10 and 1 and being the southerly.: sideline of Erick Road. The above described parcel of land is more particularly shown as Erick (55'' °` width) Road on a plan entitled: "As -BuiLt Plan of Land in Mansfield, Massachusetts, prepared for Construction Management Specialists, Inc., dated October 25, 1993, scale As Noted, Dwg. No. 1, prepared by Tilton and Associates, Inc. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands ARTICLE 47 To see if the Town will vote to accept Jefferson Road within the Hallett Crossing II Phase III sub- division and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Jef- ferson Road station 6 +75 to 12 +60" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge, dated December 14, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or ap- propriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically' described as follows: JEFFERSON ROAD Beginning at a concrete bound at the tot corner of lots 62 and 63; Thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 323.44 feet for a length of 150.42 feet to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 381.70 feet for a length of 168.43 feet to a concrete bound; thence running N71 -17 -. - 51E 213.26 feet to a concrete bound; thence run- ning counter - clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 38.95 feet to a concrete bound; thence running by Longwood Circle S03 -05 -59E 114.20 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 55.29 feet to a concrete bound; thence running S71- 17 -51W 182.54 feet to a concrete bound; thence - running counter - clockwise at a radius of 331.70 feet for a length of 146.36 feet to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 373.44 feet for a length of 198.81 feet to a concrete bound; thence running across Jeffer- son Road N09- 43 -41E 55.20 feet to the point of beginning, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition: John Maragnano 81 Pratt Street ARTICLE 47 -Vote Article 47 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to accept Longwood Circle within the Hallett Crossing II Phase III subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -BuiLt Plan of Longwood Circle Station 0 -60 to 6 +39" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge, dated December 14, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said road- way and related easements are more specifically described as follows: LONGWOOD CIRCLE Beginning at a concrete bound on the southerly end of Longwood Circle; Thence running clockwise at a radius of 60.00 feet for a Length of 269.30 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 40.40 feet to a concrete bound; thence running NO3- 05 -59W 403.50 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter -clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 40.40 feet to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 269.30 feet to a con- crete bound; thence running S03- 05 -59E 597.00 feet to the point of beginning. EASEMENT ON LOT 63 Beginning at a point on the northerly sideline of Jefferson Road, said point being 98.42 feet from a concrete bound at the lot corner of Lots 62 and 63; Thence running N34- 46 -23W 30.00 feet; thence running N52-34 -11E 27.21 feet; thence running S40- 05 -15E 30.00 feet; thence running by Jefferson Road clockwise at a radius of 323.44 feet for a length of 30.00 feet; EASEMENT ON LOTS 67 AND 68 Beginning at a concrete bound at the tot corner or Lots 67 and 68; Thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 60.00 feet for a Length of 10.67 feet; thence running N61- 40 -08E 154.00 feet; thence running N29- 53 -18W 108.68 feet; thence run- ning N05- 52 -44W 85.79 feet; thence running S89- 41-17E 41.77 feet; thence running S87 -52 -46E 106.31 feet; thence running S27- 39 -11E 124.04 71 feet; thence running S61- 40 -OBW 76.31 feet; thence running S28- 19 -52E 10.00 feet; thence running'`. S61- 40 -08W 242.71 feet; thence running by Longwood. Circle NO3- 05 -59W 11.06 feet to the point of beginning, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition: John Maragnano 81 Pratt Street ARTICLE 48 - Vote Article 48 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 49 To see if the Town will vote to accept Megans Way within the Katherine Court subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the '-As -Built Plan of Megans Way Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge, dated June 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as follows: MEGANS WAY Beginning at a concrete bound on the southerly side of Old Farm Road; Thence running SOB- 17 -20E 79.11' to a concrete bound at a point of curva- ture; thence running clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 93.71 feet to a con- crete bound at a point of tangency; thence running S34- 39 -48W 220.00' to a concrete bound at a point of curvature; thence running clockwise at a radius of 30.00 for a Length of 27.401 to a concrete bound at a point of reverse curvature; thence run- ning counter clockwise at a radius of 60.00 for a length of 298.10' to a concrete bound at a point of reverse curvature; thence running clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 27.40' to a concrete bound at a point of tangency; thence run- ning N34- 39 -48E 220.00' to a concrete bound at a point of curvature; thence running counter clock- wise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a Length of 131.19' to a concrete bound; thence running S81- 42-40W 10.00' to a concrete bound; thence running N08- 17 -20W 49.11, to a concrete bound at a point of curvature; thence running clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12' to a concrete bound; thence running S81- 42 -40W 70.00' to a point of beginning. DRAIN EASEMENT DESCRIPTION, LOT 3 Beginning at the northwest corner of lot 4; Thence running S50- 04 -SBE 180.071; thence running N72- 17-49E 86.911; thence running N59- 56 -56W 101.561; thence running S89- 55 -02W 56.001; thence running N50- 04 -58W 100.001; thence running counter clock- wise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 22.40' to a concrete bound at a point of reverse curvature; thence running clockwise at a radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 4.15' to the point of beginning, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition: Scott E. Futter 150 Balcom Street ARTICLE 49 - Vote Article 49 fatted on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 50 To see if the Town will vote to accept Barnboard Road within the Mill Farm Estates subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS -Built Plan of Barnboard Road Sta- tion 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins -Trowbridge, dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related ease- ments are more specifically described as follows: BARNBOARD ROAD Beginning at the northeast corner of said road at a point on the westerly sideline of Mill Street; Thence running 570- 29 -10W 278.76 feet to a point of curvature; thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 27.40 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 298.10 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 27.40 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N70- 29 -10E 278.76 feet to a point on the westerly sideline of Mill Street; thence running N19- 30 -5 -W 50.00 feet along the westerly sideline of Mill Street to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (NORTH) Beginning at the northeast corner of Barnboard Road; Thence running N19- 30 -50W 30.00 feet along the westerly sideline of Mitt Street; thence run- ning clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet; thence running N70- 29 -10E 30.00 feet along the northerly sideline of Barnboard Road to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (SOUTH) Beginning at the southeast corner of Barnboard Road; Thence running 519- 30 -50E 30.00 feet along the westerly sideline of Mill Street; thence run- ning counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 47.12 feet; thence running N70- 29 -10E 30.00 feet along the southerly sideline of Barnboard Road to the point of begin- ning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT Beginning at the northwest corner of said easement at a point on westerly sideline of Mitt Street and being located 35.00 feet northerly of the north- east lot corner of lot 1; Thence running 567-48 - 05W 65.00 feet; thence running 522- 11 -55E 35.00 feet; thence running S67- 48-05W 10.00 feet; thence running S22 -11 -55E 125.58 feet; thence running N70- 29 -10E 43.51 feet along the northerly sideline of Barnboard Road to a point of curvature; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N19-30 -50W 72 3.50 feet along the westerly sideline of Mil Street; thence running N22- 11 -55W 130.56 fee along the westerly sideline of Mill Street to th point of beginning. Said roadway and easements ar shown on As -built Plan and Profile of Barnboar Road by Hutchins - Trowbridge Assoc., Inc., date December 1, 1993, or take any action in relatic thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 50 - Vote Article 50 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 51 To see if the Town will vote to accept Rosewood Drive within the Rosewood Court subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS -Built Plan of Rosewood Drive Sta- tion 0 +0 to end" prepared. by RIM Engineering Co.. Inc., dated October 9, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related ease- ments are more specifically described as follows:,. ROSEWDOD DRIVE Beginning at a concrete bound on the westerly;= sideline of Bird Road, said bound being 568.51`:= feet north of the northerly sideline of Maple S' Street as measured along the westerly sideline of Bird Road; Thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length (> of 32.46 feet to a point of tangency; Thence run -'(' ning N51-00 -00W for a distance of 574.00 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclock-!' wise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 27.40 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running clockwise along an arc with a radius of 60.00 feet and a Length of 298.10 feet to a point of reverse curvature; ) thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 27.40 . feet to a point of tangency; thence running S51 00 -OOE for a distance of 515.52 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclockwise along': an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 61.79 feet to a point of tangency; thence revers- ing direction and running 510- 59 -17W for 124.60 feet to the point of beginning along the westerly sideline of Bird Road; DRAINAGE EASEMENT A 20 foot drainage easement on the southerly side of Rosewood Drive and having its centerline on the common lot Line of Lot 10 and Lot 11, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southerly sideline of Rosewood Drive, said point being 351.44 feet along the second course of the above road description; Thence running S38- 23 -25W a dis- tance of 397.54 feet to a point; thence running.: N63- 00 -OOW a distance of 20.40 feet to a point; thence running N38- 23 -25E a distance of 401.78 feet to the southerly sideline of Rosewood Drive; thence running along Rosewood Drive 551 -00 -DOE a distance of 20.00 feet to the point of beginning; The above described way and easement is shown on a plan entitled: As -Built Plan and Profile of Rosewood Drive in Rosewood Court a Subdivision in Mansfield, MA Nor Scale 1" = 40 ft. Ver Scale 1" = 4ft. October 9, 1993 RIM Engineering Co. Inc., Mansfield, MA, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 51 - Vote Article 51 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 52 To see if the Town will vote to accept Donovan Lane within the Shamrock Heights subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the ' "As -Built Plan of Donovan Lane Sta- tion 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc., dated December 10, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or ap- propriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as follows: DONOVAN LANE Beginning at a concrete bound on the northerly side of west Street at the southwest corner of Donovan Lane, Thence counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius of 25.00 feet for a length of 39.12 feet to a point of tangency; Thence running N31- 26 -48W 226.06 feet; thence running 557- 53 -22W 2.00 feet; thence running N31 -26 -48W 399.26 feet to a point of curvature; thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 60.00 feet for a Length of 269.30 feet to a point of reversecurva- ture; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 40.40 feet; thence running 531- 26 -48E 536.95 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counter- clockwise by a curve having a radius of 25.00 feet for a length of 39.42 feet to the northerly sideline of West Street; thence running 558- 12 -02W 98.00 feet along the northerly sideline of West Street to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION Beginning at the northwest corner of said easement at a point on the easterly sideline of Donovan Lane and being 10.31 feet northerly of the northwest lot corner of lot 7; Thence running N72- 30 -18E 319.40 feet; thence running S31 -26 -48E 149.70 feet; thence running N57- 53-22E 237.98 feet; thence running N38- 31 -21E 199.21 feet; thence running N64- 11 -32E 225.00 feet; thence run- ning 525- 48 -28E 20.00 feet; thence running 564- 11 -322 224.03 feet; thence running 538- 31 -21W 199.27 feet; thence running S57-53 -22W 546.93 feet; thence running N31- 26 -48W 20.00 feet along the easterly sideline of Donovan Lane; thence run- ning N57- 53 -22E 290.00 feet; thence running N31- 26 -48W 134.29; thence running 572- 30 -18W 298.80 feet; thence running N31 -26 -48W 20.62 feet along the easterly sideline of Donovan Lane to the point of beginning. Said roadway and easement are shown 73 on As -built Plan and Profile of Donovan Lane, dated December 10, 1993 by Hutchins Trowbridge As- sociates, Inc., or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Michael P. Cunniff 331 West Street ARTICLE 52 - Vote Article 52 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 53 To see if the Town will vote to accept Sturbridge Drive within the Sturbridge Estates Phase I sub- division and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS -Built Plan of Donovan Lane Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by RIM Engineering Co. Inc., dated October 9, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or ap- propriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as follows: STURBRIDGE DRIVE Beginning on the southerly sidelines of Eastman Street at a concrete bound, said bound being at station 135 +55.87 as stationed on the plans of the relocation of Route 106, dated February 13 1963 as recorded at the Bristol County (Northern District) Registry of Deeds. Thence running 579- 58 -26E for a distance of 130.00 feet along the southerly sideline of Eastman Street to a point of curvature; thence reversing direction and running counterclockwise along an are with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 47.12 feet to a point of curvature; thence running coun- terclockwise along an arc with a radius of 225.00 feet and a length of 122.49 feet a point of tan- gency; thence running 521- 10 -00E for a distance of 203.84 feet to Weaver Lane; thence running 521 - 10-OOE for a distance of 113.76 feet along the westerly end of Weaver Lane to a point; thence running 521- 10 -00E for a distance of 120.63 feet to a point of curvature; thence running clockwise along an arc with a radius of 275.00 feet and a length of 103.45 feet to a point of tangency; thence running 500- 23 -15W for a distance of 378.17 feet to a point of curvature; thence running coun- terclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 47.12 feet to a point of tangency at Cooper Road; thence reversing direc- tion and running along the northerly sideline of Cooper Road N89- 36 -45W for a distance of 110.00 feet to a point of curvature; thence reversing direction and running counterclockwise along an are with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 47.12 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N00.23 -15E for a distance of 378.17 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclock- wise along an arc with a radius of 225.00 feet and a length of 84.64 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N21- 10 -00W for a distance of 441.97 feet to a point of curvature; thence .running clockwise along an arc with a radius of 400.00 feet and a length of 217.77 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N10- 01 -34E for a distance of 123.81 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 47.12 feet to the point of beginning; The above description is shown on two plans entitled: As -Built Plan and Profile of Sturbridge Drive in Sturbridge Estates a Subdivision in Mansfield, MA Nor Scale 1-- = 40 ft. Ver Scale 1" = 4 ft. October 9, 1993 RIM Engineering Co. Inc., Mansfield, MA Sheet 1 of 2 and Sheet 2 of 2, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 53 - Vote Article 53 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 54 To see if the Town will vote to accept Weaver Lane within the Sturbridge Estates Phase I subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Donovan Lane Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by RIM Engineering Co. Inc., dated October 9, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as fol- lows: WEAVER LANE Beginning at a concrete bound on the easterly sideline of Sturbridge Drive, said bound being at station 5 +61.83 Sturbridge Drive. Thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a Length of 54.86 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N54 -04 -DOE for a dis- tance of 360.00 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 31.42 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running clockwise along an arc with a radius of 80.00 feet and a length of 418.88 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running counterclockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 31.42 feet to a point of tangency; thence run- ning S54- 04 -00W for a distance of 388.99 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counterclock- wise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 39.39 feet to a point of tangency; thence reversing direction and running along the easterly sideline of Sturbridge Drive N21- 10 -00W for a distance of 113.76 to the point of begin- ning; The above described way is shown on a plan entitled: As-Built Plan and Profile Weaver Lane in Sturbridge Estates a Subdivision in Mansfield, MA Nor Scale 1" = 40 ft. Ver .Scale 1" = 4 ft. Oc- tober 9, 1993 RIM Engineering Co. Inc., Mansfield, MA, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 54 - Vote Article 54 failed on a show of hands vote YL.1 ARTICLE 55 To see if the Town will vote to accept Monahar Lane within the Tara Estates Phase I subdivisior and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Monahan Lan( Station 0 +0 to 11 +51.41" prepared by Hutchins. Trowbridge Associates, dated December 14, 1993, a: a public way and to authorize the Board oi Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminetr domain an interest in land as may be necessary of appropriate to create such public way. Said road way and related easements are more specificalG described as follows: MONAHAN LANE Beginning at a concrete bound on the southerlyS;:? side of Eastman Avenue, also known as Rte. 106; ence running by Eastman Ave. S79 -03 -24E 128.32 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter -':?' clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length f:= of 56.65 feet to a concrete bound; thence running;:': S07- 15 -14E 189.48 feet to a concrete bound; thence!:` running SO4 -44 -26E 114.27 feet to a concrete3';'. bound; thence running S07- 15 -14E 40.80 feet to a'%' concrete bound; thence running clockwise at a'.`. radius of 275.00 feet for a Length of 194.30 feetb:. to a concrete bound; thence running S33- 13- 47W'::` 178.83 feet to a concrete bound; thence running'rf. counter - clockwise at a radius of 225.00 feet for ai' length of 276.40 feet to a concrete bound; thence`` running S37- 09 -16E 56.34 feet to a concrete bound ;:?.. thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 225.00 feet for a length of 28.23 feet to a con- crete bound; thence running S33 -25 -40 W 50.94 feet'' to a concrete bound; thence running clockwise at of radius of 275.00 feet for a Length of 45.30 feet: to a concrete bound; thence running N37- 09 -16W` 56.34 feet to a concrete bound; thence running, clockwise at a radius of 275.00 feet for a Length': of 337.82 feet to a concrete bound; thence running'. N33- 13 -47E 178.83 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- cLockwise at a radius of 225.00' feet for a Length of 158.97 feet to a concrete . bound; thence running N07- 15 -14W 98.67 feet to a concrete bound; thence running M12- 31 -02W 54.51' feet to a concrete bound; thence running N07 -15 14W 230.92 feet to a concrete bound; thence run -- ning counter - clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 37.60 feet to the point of begin- ning, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition: Scott E. Fuller 150 Batcom Street ARTICLE 55 - Vote Article 55 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 56 To see if the Town will vote to accept Corbane' Drive within the Tara Estates Phase I subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Corbane Drive.- Station 0 +0 to 9 +80" prepared by Hutchins -'.' Trowbridge Associates, dated December 14, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to .acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said road- way and related easements are more specifically described as follows: CORBANE DRIVE Beginning at a concrete bound on the southerly side of Corbane Drive and the easterly side of Monahan Lane; Thence running by Monahan Lane N04- 44-26E 114.27 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 37.60 feet to a concrete bound; thence running 579-03 -24E 644.83 feet to a nail in driveway; thence running clockwise at a radius of 275.00 feet for a Length of 293.45 feet to a concrete bound at the Lot corner of Lots 8 and 9; thence running across Corbane Drive S61- 56-28W 50.98 feet, said point being the Lot corner of lots 32 and 33; thence running counter- clockwise at a radius of 225.00 feet for a length of 275.15 feet to a concrete bound; thence running N79- 03 -24W 613.93 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 56.65 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 Beginning at a concrete bound on the south side of Eastman Avenue and east side of Monahan Lane; Thence running by Eastman Ave. S79 -03 -24E 378.19 feet; thence running S06- 21 -11W 20.06 feet, thence running N79 -03 -24W 408.08 feet to a point on curve on Monahan Lane; thence running clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 36.93 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 7 AND 8 Beginning at a stone bound on the south side of Eastman Ave., said stone bound also being on Mansfield - Easton town line; Thence running by Mansfield- Easton town Line SOB-59 -27E 155.16 feet; thence running S79- 47 -OOW 213.22 feet to a con- crete bound; thence running S47- 04 -57W 94.26 feet to the northerly side of Corbane Drive; thence running counter - clockwise at a radius of 275.00 feet for a Length of 22.16 feet; thence running clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 34.15 feet; thence running N19- 46 -07E 233.75 feet; thence running clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 29.87 feet; thence run- ning N09-43 -18E 2.62 feet to the south side of Eastman Ave; thence running by Eastman Ave. S79- 03 -24E 179.33 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 44 AND 45 Beginning at a concrete bound at the Lot corner of lots 44 and 45; Thence running by Monahan Lane at a radius of 275.00 feet for a length of 10.02 feet; thence running S77- 28 -27W 152.09 feet; thence running S30- 06 -18E 33.95 feet; thence run- ning S51- 18 -25W 176.25 feet; thence running N01- 59-43W 164.92 feet; thence running N54- 22 -35E 97.02 feet; thence running S30- 06 -18E 73.55 feet; thence running N77 -28 -27E 159.89 feet to the east side of Monahan Lane; thence running by Monahan 75 ■ Lane at a radius of 275.00 feet for a length of 10.04 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LOT 43 Beginning at a concrete bound at the lot corner of Lot 43 and Mayfair Realty; Thence running S33 -25- 40W 24.09 feet; thence running S33- 16 -05W 260.00 feet; thence running N56- 43 -55W 60.00 feet; thence running N33- 16 -05E 60.00 feet; thence running 556- 43-55E 39.23 feet; Thence running N33- 16 -05E 228.66 feet to Monahan Lane; thence running by Monahan Lane at a radius of 275.00 feet for a Length of 21.33 feet to the point of beginning, or take any action in relation thereto. By Petition: Scott E. Fuller 150 Batcom Street ARTICLE 56 - Vote Article 56 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 57 To see if the Town will vote to accept Monahan Lane within the Tara Estates Extension subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Monahan Lane Station 11 +51.41 to 13 +14.2011 prepared by Bay Colony Group, Inc., dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or ap- propriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as follows: MONAHAN LANE A certain parcel of land situated in the Town of Mansfield, in the County of Bristol, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as fol- lows: Beginning at a concrete bound in the southerly Line of Monahan Lane in the Town of Mansfield; thence N740- 07' -50 "W a distance of two hundred thirty two and thirty two hundredths feet (232.321) to a drill hole in a concrete bound set and point of curvature; thence Northwesterly and curving to the right along the arc of a curve having a radius of two hundred seventy five and no hundredths feet (275.001), a length of one hundred thirty two and seventeen hundredths feet (132.171) to a drILL note to a concrete oounw Sec; Lnence N33 - 251-40 "E a distance of fifty and ninety four hundredths feet (50.941) to a drill hole in a con- crete bound set; thence Southeasterly and curving to the Left along the arc of a curve having a radius of two hundred twenty five and no hundredths feet (225.001), a length of one hundred sixteen and ninety seven hundredths feet (116.97') to a drill hole in a concrete bound set and point of tangency; thence S74 - 07' -50 "E a distance of two hundred twenty seven and three hundredths feet (227.031) to a drill hole in concrete bound set and point of curvature; thence Northeasterly and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of thirty and no hundredths feet (30.001), a length of thirty seven and sixty hundredths feet (37.601) to a drill hole in a :con- crete bound set and point of tangency; thence S34o- 031 -50 "W a distance of seventy four and thirty five hundredths feet (74.351) to a drill in concrete bound set and point of beginning. The above described parcel of land is more par- ticularly shown as Monahan Lane on a plan en- titled: "As -built Plan and Profile of a Section of Monahan Lane, Tara Estates Extension, Mansfield, MA, December 1, 1993, Scale: As Noted, Bay Colony Group, Inc., Four School Street, Fox - borough, MA, or take any action in relation thereto. ARTICLE 57 - Vote Article 57 failed on a show of hands vote ARTICLE 58 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept Trowbridge Lane within the Trowbridge Woods subdivision and re- lated drainage water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Trowbridge Lane Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins- Trowbridge, Associated, dated September 16, 1988, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such a public way. TROWBRIDGE LANE Beginning at the northwest corner of Trowbridge Lane, said point being located on the easterly sideline of Tremont Street; Thence running S86- 34-57E 310.48 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 27.40 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running clock- wise by a curve with a radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 298.10 feet to a point of reverse curva- ture; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of 30.00 feet for a Length of 27.40 feet to a point of tangency; thence running N86- 34-57W 239.20 feet to a point of curvature; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of 65.00 feet for a length of 105.18 feet to a point on the easterly sideline of Tremont Street; thence running NOO- 42 -17E 83.19 feet; thence run- ning NOO- 34 -58W 32.44 feet; thence running MOO - 02-02E 2.62 feet to the point of beginning. The previous three courses are along the easterly sideline of Tremont Street. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT Beginning at the southwest corner of lot 1, Thence running NOO- 02 -02E 51.84 feet; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of 55.00 feet for a length of 83.15 feet; thence run- ning N86- 34 -57W 51.84 feet to the point of begin- ning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LOT 2 Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 2,Thence running N09- 19 -32E 15.00 feet; thence running S86- 34 -57E 80.00 feet; thence running S09- 19.32W 15.00 feet; thence running N86-34 -57W 80.00 feet along the northerly sideline of Trowbridge Lane to the point of beginning. rca DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LOT 7 Beginning at the northeast corner of said ease ment, said point being located N86- 34 -57W 67.( feet from the northeast corner of lot 7; Them running S03- 25 -03W 15.00 feet; thence runnir N86- 34 -57W 80.00 feet; thence running H03 -25 -01 8.23 feet; thence running counter - clockwise by curve with a radius of 65.00 feet for a length i 29.93 feet; thence running S86- 34 -57E 51.12 fei along the southerly sideline of Trowbridge Lane. DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LOT 3/4 Beginning at the northwest corner of said ease ment, said point being on the northeaster) sideline of Trowbridge Lane; Thence running W71 57 -50E 149.00 feet; Thence running S18 -02 -1( 20.00 feet; thence running S71- 57 -50W 132.00 feel thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 26.46 feet 1 the point of beginning. Said easements and roadway are shown on Trowbrid! Woods, A definitive subdivision by Hutchins Trowbridge Associates, Inc., Last revised Septer bar 16, 1988. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator Show of hands ARTICLE 59 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept Van Gemert Drive ? within the Van Gemert Drive subdivision and re - lated drainage water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Van Gemert Drive `. Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins Trowbridge, Associates, dated October 19, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent l' domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such a public way. VAN GEMERT DRIVE Beginning at the northwest corner of said roadway . at a point on the easterly sideline of Milt." Street; Thence running N63- 46 -40E 76.16 feet to a -' point of curvature; thence running clockwise by curve with a radius of 175.00 feet for a Length of 38.42 feet to a point of tangency; thence runnings; N76- 21.30E 436.23 feet to a point of curvature;',;. thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a':: radius of 30.00, feet for a Length of 27.40 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running. -. clockwise by a curve with a radius of 60.00 feet'= for a length of 298.10 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence running counter - clockwise by a'` curve with a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 27.40 feet to a point of tangency; thence running::': S76- 21 -30W 436.23 feet to a point of curvature thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 27.45 feet to a point of tangency; thence running S63- 46 -40W 80.77 feet to a point on the easterly sideline of Milt Street; thence running N20- 57 -42W 50.21 feet: along the easterly sideline of Mitt Street to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT A Beginning at the southwest corner of lot 1, Thence running N20- 57 -42W 26.89 feet along the easterly sideline of Mill Street; thence running N25- 56 -13W 3.37 feet along the easterly sideline of Mill Street; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.27 feet. Thence running S63- 46 -40W for a length of 32.48 feet along the northerly sideline of Van Gemert Drive to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT B Beginning at the northwest corner of lot 8, Thence running N63- 46 -40E 27.37 feet along the southerly sideline of Van Gemert Drive; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 44.37 feet to a point on the easterly sideline of Mill Street; thence running N20 -57 -42W 27.37 feet along the easterly sideline of Mill street to the point of beginning. WATER MAIN AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT Beginning at a point on the easterly sideline of Van Gemert Drive; Thence running N68- 58 -35E 102.56 feet; thence running N62- 32 -17E 108.00 feet; thence running S27- 27 -43E 110.00 feet; thence run- ning S62- 32 -17W 108.00 feet; thence running N27- 27-43W 63.40 feet; thence running S82- 24 -33W 115.86 feet to a point on the easterly sideline of Van Gemert Drive; thence running counter - clockwise by a curve with a radius of -60.00 feet for a Length of 20.10 feet to the point of beginning. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands ARTICLE 60 To see if the Town will vote to accept Whitetail Lane within the Whitetail Lane subdivision and re- lated drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the -'As -Built Plan of Whitetail Lane Sta- tion 0 +0 to end" prepared by Bay Colony Surveying, Inc., dated October 28, 1991, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related ease- ments are more specifically described as follows: WHITETAIL LANE A certain parcel of land situated on the north- easterly side of School Street in the Town of Mansfield, in the County of Bristol, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as fol- lows: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of School Street in the Town of Mansfield at the southeasterly corner of the granted premises at Lang of Bobby H. and Linda M. Barnes; thence N17 - 371 -10 "W a distance of seventy nine and eighteen hundredths feet (79.18) to a point of curvature; thence Easterly and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of thirty and no hundredths feet (30.00), a length of forty six and twenty eight hundredths feet (46.28) to a point of tangency; thence M74 - 001 -00 "E a distance of one hundred twelve and thirty two hundredths 77 feet (112.32) to a point of curvature; thence Southeasterly and curving to the right along the arc of a curve having a radius of three hundred and no hundredths feet (300.00), a length of one hundred forty eight and sixty hundredths feet` (148.60) to a point of tangency; thence S77o -370- 10"E a distance of one hundred sixteen and fifty five hundredths feet (116.55) to a point of curva- ture; thence Northeasterly and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of thirty and no hundredths feet (30.00), a length of forty and forty hundredths feet (40.40) to a point of compound curvature; thence Southerly and curving to the right along the arc of a curve having a radius of sixty and no hundredths feet (60.00), a length of two hundred sixty nine and thirty hundredths feet (269.30) to a point of tangency; thence N770- 371 -10 "W a distance of two hundred four and thirty hundredths feet (204.30) to a point of curvature; thence Westerly and curving to the Left along the arc of a curve having a radius of two hundred fifty and no hundredth feet (250.00), a length of one hundred twenty three and eighty three hundredths feet (123.83) to a point of tangency; thence S74 0-001-0011W a distance of one hundred forty and seven hundredths feet (140.07) to the northeasterly line of School Street and the point of beginning. The above described parcel of land is more particularly shown as Whitetail Lane on a plan entitled: "As- Built Plan and Profile of Whitetail Lane, Mansfield, MA, October 28, 1991, Scale: As Noted, Bay Colony Surveying, Inc., Four School Street, Foxborough, MA. DRAIN EASEMENT A certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Whitetail Lane in the Town of Mansfield, in the County of Bristol, Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Whitetail Lane in the Town of Mansfield at a point fifteen and five hundredths feet (15.05) south of the southeasterly corner of lot four (4); thence Northerly and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of sixty and no hundredths feet (60.00), a length of thirty two and thirty fou& hundredths feet (32.34) to a point; thence N25 - 141 -06 "E a distance of one hundred twenty five and ng hundredths feet (125.00) to a point; thence S52 - 45' -54 "E a distance of seventy three and no hundredths feet (73.00) to a point; thence 5370- 141 -06 "W a distance of twenty and no hundredths feet (20.00) to a point; thence N520 - 45' -54 "W a distance of forty eight and thirty hundredths feet (48.30) to a point; thence S25 . 141 -06 "W a distance of one hundred twenty seven and thirty three hundredths feet (127.33) to the point of beginning. The above described parcel of Land is more par- ticularly shown as a 1120 FOOT WIDE DRAIN EASEMENT" on a plan entitled: "As -Built Plan and Profile of Whitetail Lane, Mansfield, MA, October 28, 1991, Scale: As Noted, Bay Colony Surveying, Inc., Four School Street, Foxborough, MA, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Gerald S. Brolin, Jr. 12 Whitetail Lane ARTICLE 60 - Vote The motion on article 60 failed on standing vote count 32 in favor - 120 opposed ARTICLE 61 - There was no Article 61 ARTICLE 62 To see if the Town will vote to accept Serena Al- Len Way within the Serena Way Estates subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Serena Allen Way Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by DMG Engineering Corporation, dated December 10, 1993 as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to ac- quire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an in- terest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and re- lated easements are more specifically described as follows: SERENA ALLEN WAY Commencing at a point on the westerly sideline of Bird Road, said point also being the North East corner of Lot 2, as shown on definitive subdivi- sion of Land in Mansfield, MA, of Serena Way Es- tates recorded at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds (N.D.), Book 313, Page 74. Along a curve to the left of radiu8 30.00 feet, and delta 740- 23'24"; thence N49 - 50' -50 11W 473.95 feet; thence Along a curve to the left, of radius 30.00 feet, and a delta of 60 - 00' -00 "; thence Along a curve to the right of radius 80.00 feet, and delta 3000- 00' -00 ", said curve being the cul -de -sac of Serena Allen Way; thence Along a curve to the left of radius 30.00 feet, delta 600- 00' -00 "; thence 5490- 50' -50 "E 420.87 feet; thence Along acurve to o the left of radius 30.00 feet, delta 122 - 28' -07" to a point the Westerly sideline of Bird Road; thence S07 -41'-03 "W 66.70 feet along said sideline to an angle point; thence 5080.32' -30 "W 12.57 feet along sideline to an angle point; thence 5240- 32' -34 "W 53.01 feet along said sideline to the point of beginning. Containing .60 acres. Also; a 60.00 foot side drainage ease- ment which runs parallel to the lot line dividing Lots 1 and 2 and 3, shown on the above mentioned plan. The said lot line is the center of the easement with one sideline 30.00' to the northwest being a portion of Lot 3 and the second sideline 30.00' to the southeast being a portion of Lots 1 and 2, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 62 - Vote Article 62 failed on a show of hands vote declared unanimous by moderator ARTICLE 63 To see if the Town Will vote to amend the Town of Mansfield Zoning Schedule 4.2.2, "Density and Dimensional Regulations, Business and Industrial Districts ". In districts 1 -1, I -2 and 1 -3 under the minimum open space ( %) is currently at 35 and 78 a change to 15 would be a more realistic value' planning and utilizing available land areas,;: take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Karl D. Clemmey 750 South Main Street ARTICLE 63 - Vote The Article was withdrawn by Karl Clemmey ARTICLE 64 To see if the Town will vote to authorize an( direct the Board of Selectmen to appoint an Ad visory committee of seven (7) persons, all of wha shalt be registered voters of the Town, and two (2) of whom shall be elected Town officials, an one (1) of whom shall be a member of the Financo Committee, and one (1) of wham shalt be a membel of the Capital Improvements Committee, for thi purpose of reviewing the relationship between thi Town and the Great Woods Performing Arts Center including but not limited to the costs and ex' penes associated thereto, and to report its find ings and recommendations to the Board of SeLectmei and the Town or before December 31, 1994, or tak any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Karl D. Clemmey 750 South Main Street ARTICLE 64 - Vote Article 64 failed on a majority show of hands vot ARTICLE 65 To see if the Town Will vote to require by General By -Law that a minimum of ten years residency shall be attained before running for future elected or appointed committee positions held in the Town of Mansfield (except school councils), or take an) action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Richard Devine 6 Morgan Road ARTICLE 65 - Vote Article 65 failed on a majority show of hands vote;`.' ARTICLE 66 To see if the Town will vote to require by Generale: By -Law that all real and personal property tax'. rates shall be approved by two- thirds vote at Town'.' Meeting upon recommendation by Selectmen and As- sessors, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Richard Devine 6 Morgan Road ARTICLE 66 - Vote - Article 66 failed on a majority show of hands vote ARTICLE 67 To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter Four of the General By -Laws which shall require that for long term debts the original costs, balance, total principal paid, total interest paid, total debt under the interest rates and terms be reported, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Richard Devine 6 Morgan Road ARTICLE 67 - Vote Article 67 failed on a majority show of hands vote ARTICLE 68 To see if the Town Witt vote to amend Chapter Four (Annual Report) of the General By -Laws which shalt require the Manager of Municipal Lighting to provide a financial report reflecting the exact financial condition concerning all that is men- tioned in Section 57, Chapter 164 in the Mas- sachusetts General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Richard Devine 6 Morgan Road ARTICLE 68 - Vote Article 68 failed on a majority show of hands vote ARTICLE 69 To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter One of the General By -Laws (Town Meeting) by adding Section XI as follows: All articles in the Town Meeting warrant that in- clude all words concerning money such as, but not Limited to "raise ", "appropriate ", "income ", "transfer ", "purchase ", "eminent domain", shall provide an attachment outlining a detailed cost breakdown concerning the article, or take any ac- tion relation thereto. BY PETITION: Richard Devine 6 Morgan Road ARTICLE 69 - Vote Article 69 failed on a majority show of hands vote ARTICLE 70 To see if the Town will vote to hereby declare that the Town of Mansfield, Bristol County, Mas- sachusetts give up all right, title and interest to that strip of Land 40.00 feet wide extending from Geneva Street on the South to Willow Street on the North and shown as Richardson Avenue on the said plan entitled, "Plan of House Lots ", Mansfield, MA and recorded with Bristol County Northern District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 19, page 53, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Raymond C. McCulloch, Jr. 373 Willow Street 79 ARTILCE 70 - Vote No action taken ARTICLE 71 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept the following Planned Commercial and Industrial Development By -Law: 5.0 Special Provisions and Permits 5.10 Planned Commercial and Industrial Development 5.10.1 Purpose 5.10.1.1 To promote an alternative development op- tion to the traditional commercial /industrial sub- division. 5.10.1.2 To promote a more efficient use of land in harmony with its neighborhood setting and natural features, if applicable. 5.10.1.3 To allow for private sector control of the access roadway, lighting and drainage, thus saving the Town the Maintenance expense and future repair costs. 5.10.1.4 To guide development consistent with the Town's Master Plan. 5.10.1.5 To permit greater flexibility and more attractive design of the commercial developments and minimize potential adverse environmental con- ditions, such as, but not limited to noise or pol- lution. 5.10.1.6 To reduce negative impacts of multiple curb cuts on flow of traffic and to enhance public safety by eliminating multiple curb cuts When pos- sible. 5.10.1.7 To better manage phased development of site. 5.10.1.8 To allow total square feet to be arranged in a number of buildings and various locations on site. 5.10.1.9 To allow a mixture of uses on a single parcel of land, as provided for in M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 9. 5.10.2 Applicability 5.10.2..1 The Planning Board may grant a special permit for the construction of a cluster commer- cial and /or industrial development in the follow- ing zoning districts: Industrial 1 Business 3 Industrial 2 5.10.2.2 The Planning Board approval of a special permit hereunder shall substitute for compliance with the subdivision Control Act. 5.10.3 Special Permit Consideration In issuing a special permit, the board shall take the following into consideration: a. That the plan is superior to a conventional developmentplan in the context of traffic flow,internal building lay -out, and utility; b. That the project will not adversely affect the existing neighborhood, particularly the abutters; c. Impact on the health, safety, convenience, general welfare, and amenities of the inhabitants of the Town; d. Effects on adjoining premises, neighborhood character, and social structure; e. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic convenience, safety and adequacy, including an assessment of movement within the site and in relation to ad- jacent streets, properties and improvements; f. Adequacy of municipal facilities and services, including but not limited to, fire and police protection, water provisions, and wastewater diposal; g. Effects on the natural environment; h. Fiscal impacts, including effect on the tax and employment base, municipal finances, and property values. 5.10.4 Minimum Tract Size The submission shall contain all contiguous par- cels in single or consolidated ownership at the time of application and be no less than: Business 3 - 1.5 acres Industrial 1 - 5.0 acres Industrial 2 - 1.5 acres 5.10.5 Permitted Uses All permitted uses listed in Principal Use Regula- tions in the underlying district may be permitted in the Planned Commercial and Industrial Develop- ment. 5.10.6 Permitted Density The maximum amount of building floor area shalt not exceed what could be placed on the property under a traditional development scheme. Said floor area may be arranged in a number of build- ings sited in various locations on the parcel. 5.10.7 Dimensional Regulations and Development Standards In a Planned Commercial and Industrial Development the following shall apply: 5.10.7.1 All building(s) shall comply with the dimensional regulations as enumerated in Sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 5.10.7.2 It is permitted that a Planned Commer- cial and Industrial Development parcel may remain in singular ownership even though separate build- ings may be constructed on the parcel. Alterna- tively, individual buildings may be sold under the concept of a condominium. Should applicant, at time of submission, intent to convey individual units or exclusive use areas, the applicant shall supply the following: a. The ownership or beneficial interest in the corporation, organization or trust of each owner 80 of a structure in the cluster development and a'. provision that such ownership or beneficial inter -'% est shall be appurtenant to the structure to which it relates and may not be conveyed or encumbered separately therefrom. b. Provisions for the number, term of office, and the manner of election to office, removal from of =.! fice and the filling of vacancies in the office of directors and /or officers of the corporation or organization or trustees of the trust. c. Procedures for the conduct of the affairs and business of the corporation, organization or trust: including provision for the calling and holding of meetings of members and directors and /or officers';` of the corporation or organization or beneficiaries and trustees of the trust and provi- sion for quorum and voting requirements for actioni to be taken. Each owner of a structure shall have3' voting rights proportional to his ownership or beneficial interest in the corporation, organiza- tion or trust. d. Provision for the management, maintenance, operation, improvement and repair of the commonG: areas and facilities thereon, including provisions:' or obtaining and maintaining adequate insurance: and levying and collecting from the buildings; owners common charges to pay for expenses as -?r sociated with the common areas, including real es- tate taxes. It shall be provided that common`s charges are to be allocated among the structure' owners in proportion to their ownership or benefi- cial interests in the corporation, organization,,. trust, that each owner's share of the common charge shall be a lien against this real estate which shall have priority over all other liens` with the exception of municipal liens and first'.' mortgages of record. e. The method by which such instrument or instru- ments may be amended. 5.10.8 Open Space Open space required in the underlying district shall be required within a planned commercial and industrial development. In addition, in all cases, Section 4.3 Landscaping and Screening, shall apply to planned commercial and industrial': development. 5.10.9 Improvements The Planning Board may require that all streets, access drives, driveway areas, drainage, water systems, sewerage utilities, grading and other im- provements be made in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the subdivision of land in the Town of Mansfield. The Planning Board may also require a performance bond for the proper in- stallation of all improvements. Other Restrictions - The approved plan of the Planned Commercial and Industrial Development shall contain statements indicated by the follow- ing: that the land Lies within an approved Planned Commercial and Industrial Development; that development of the land is permitted only in accordance with the land uses indicated thereon; that the Town will not be requested to accept or maintain the private access, drainage, open space, common areas, or any other improvements within the compound. Further, ail deed restrictions with respect to ownership, use and maintenance or per- manent open space shall be referenced on, and re- corded with, the plan. 5.10.10 Application Procedures 1. Pre - Application Review encouraged 2. Preliminary plan a. To determine square footage b. To examine the planned layout (traffic patern, access, parking) c, conventional preliminary -type subdivisioplan 3. Application Forms a. Three (3) .completed copies of the appropriate site plan application. b. The original and eleven (11) blueline prints of the site plan at a scale of 1" = 401; c. The following items must be included on the site plan: d. The proposed name of the development, names and addresses of the applicant, owners an designers of the plan, date and north arrow. e. Site boundary, dimension of the lot(s), plat and lot numbers, and zoning district. f. Stamp of the registered civil engineer and registered land surveyor who prepared the plan. g. Topography (two -foot contours), slopes, kettle holes, and bedrock outcrops. h. Size (in square feet) and dimension of existing and proposed structures and buildings. i. Location of any existing structures and uses, driveways, driveway openings, parking spaces, sig- nage, outside Lighting, sewage disposal, dumpster screening, hydrants, and service and loading areas Locate on or within two hundred (200) feet of the development site. Driveway openings shall be in conformance with Section 4.4.4.9, Entrance /Exit Drive Widths and Location. j. Location on any drainage swales, wetlands, streams, ponds, and Water Supply Protection Dis- tricts on or within two hundred (200) feet of the site. k. Accurate locations and dimensions of vehicular driveway entrances and exits, fire Lanes, pedestrian walkways, bikeways, and other transpor- tation routes, signs, hydrants, and methods of screening refuse and service facilities. I. Names and accurate location of any public or private ways abutting the property. m. Names of ail abutting property owners. n. Information on the percentage of lot covered by structures, parking areas, wetlands, and the amount of remaining open space. o. Detailed parking and traffic circulation plan. p. In the Industrial districts, detailed gradiing, drainage, and erosion control plans designed to the one hundred (100) year frequency storm. All drainage pipes shall be sized to accommodate the twenty -five (25) year frequency storm- In all other districts detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plans shall be designed to conform to standard engineering practice. q. Detailed landscaping and outside lighting plan. r. Utility plan. s. Locus plan at 1" = 1,0001. t. All facilities for sewage, refuse, and other waste disposal. u. Such other information as may be required by the Planning Board or its agent which is pertinent 81 to the application before the Board. v. The original and eleven (11) copies of the development application and plans shall be sub- mitted to the Town Clerk, who shall give the ap- plicant a dated receipt. Within three (3) days of receipt of said application, the Town Clerk shall transmit the original and eight (8) copies to the Planning Board, one (1) copy each to the Board of Health, Building Inspector, and Conservation Com- mission. w. The Planning Board shall hold a Public Hearing on said application and shall consider the recom- mendations of the Board of Health, Town Engineer, Conservation Agent, Building Inspector, and other Town professionals or agencies if such information is submitted as part of the transcript of the public hearing. The public hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 40A of the Mas- sachusetts General Laws. x. No special permit shall be approved until the designated special permit granting authority has determined that the application and plans meet the submission and technical requirements of this bylaw as well as the following criteria: y. Promotion of health, safety, convenience, general welfare and amenities of the inhabitant of the Town. z. Protection of adjoining premises and general neighborhood from any detrimental use of the tract or lot. as. convenience, safety and adequacy of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and movement within the site and in relation to adjacent streets, properties, or improvements. bb. Adequacy of all other municipal facilities relative to fire and police protection and other municipal services to meet with the needs of the proposed development. cc. Approval of a Special Permit by the designated granting authority will be interpreted as a posi- tive recommendation to the Building Inspector in- sofar as Site Plan Review is concerned. 4. Fees Application fee for a Planned Commercial and In- dustrial Development will be the same as a special permit application. Voted favorably - standing vote count 111 in favor - 18 opposed - ARTICLE 72 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Laws as follows: Add to Section 1.5 Definition the following: Older Building: An older building shall be defined as any building and related accessory buildings which was built prior to February 1953 and contains more than two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area. Also, included in this definition shall be public school buildings and municipal buildings; and to add to Section 2.1 classes OBR "Older Building Re Use Overlay District" and to add to Section 3.1.1, Schedule of Principal Use Regulations the following: An overlay zone "OBR" to be added to the chart(s) between the "Al-- and "SPA" listing, and to denote the following: 30 3 3.2.1 Agriculture Y 3.2.2 Greenhouse Y 3.2.3 Conservation Y 3.2.4 Recreation Y 3.2.5 Earth Removal N 3.2.6 Forestry Y 3.3.1 Single Family Dwelling Y 3.3.2 Two Family Dwelling Y 3.3.3 Accessory Apartments Y 3.3.4 Rooming House Y 3.3.5 Multiple Residence S 3.3.6 Rowhouse, Townhouse S 3.3.7 Cluster Residential S 3.3.8 Residential Compound S 3.3.9 Recreation Vehicle Storage N 3.4.1 Municipal Use Y 3.4.2 Educational Y 3.4.3 Religious Y 3.4.4 Philanthropic Y 3.4.5 Day Care Center S 3.4.6 Hospital, Nursing Home S 3.4.7 Community Life Care Center S 3.4.8 Public Service Utility S 3.4.9 Aviation ' 3.5.1 Retail Store S 3.5.2 Mall N 3.5.3 Office S 3.5.4 Bank S 3.5.5 Restaurant S 3.5.6 Fast Food Restaurant S 3.5.7 Hotel /Motel S 3.5.8 Lodge and Club S 3.5.9 Funeral Home S 3.5.10 Vet Clinic /Hospital S 3.5.11 Kennet S 3.5.12 Personal Service Shop S 3.5.13 Craft Shop and Building Trade S 3.5.14 Commercial /Trade School S 3.5.15 Amusement Facility S 3.5.16 Auto Service Station S 3.5.17 Auto Repair /Body Shop S 3.5.18 Car Wash N 3.5.19 Vehicle Dealership N 3.5.20 Parking Facility N 3.5.21 Home Occupation Y 3.5.22 Motor Vehicle Salvage N 3.5.23 Adult Book Store N 3.5.24 Adult Motion Picture Theater N 3.6.1 Warehouse S '.. 3.6.2 Bulk Material /Storage Sales S 3.6.3 Light Manufacturing S 3.6.4 General Manufacturing S 3.6.5 Resource Recovery Facility N it 3.7.1 Older Building Reuse S 3.7.2 Mixed Business /Residential Use S (. and to delete Section 3.7.1 as it exists and re- place with the following: 3.7.1 Older Building Reuse 3.7.1.1 Purpose 82 The purpose of the Older Building Reuse Overlay District is to permit, allow and encourage where:. feasible and practicable the reuse, recycling, refurbishing of existing buildings in Town whenn' they meet the following criteria: 1. Built prior to February 1953. 2. Contain more than two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area. 3. Municipal Building. 4. Public School Building. 5. To promote retention of historical examples of the built environment. 6. To allow for greater flexibility in the reuse of older buildings. 3.7.1.2 Applicability The older building re -use overlay district is su- per imposed on all other zoning districts estab -! lished by this by -law. All uses dimensional.: requirements and other provisions of this by -laws applicable to such underlying districts shall' remain in force and effect except where the exist- ing structure and /or accessory buildings do not comply. 3.7.1.3 Special Permit Filing Required A filing for reuse of an older building when iden- tified as a use requiring a special permit under Section 3.2 shall comply with the requirements of Section 5.5. of this by -law. 3.7.1.4 Additional Requirements of all older Building Reuse 1. There is sufficient parking in accordance with Section 4.4 of this by -Law; 2. The Planning Board finds that the site, ar- chitectural and landscape plans and conditions of approval are sufficiently advantageous to the Town to grant a special permit; and 3. No additions to the building are allowed, ex- cept for minimal additions necessary to comply with building, safety and health codes, or for the reasonable use of the building, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Paul Folkman 190 Winter Street ARTICLE 72 - Vote Article 72 failed on a. show of hands vote declared unamimous by moderator The Annual Town Meeting adjourned at 12:00 mid- night. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING — MAY 3, 1994 At 12:01 A.M. on May 3, 1994 the second session of the April 25, 1994 Special Town meeting was called to order. ARTICLE 13 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Section 1.5, Defini- tions, Paragraph 1.5.17 of the Mansfield Zoning': By -Law, by adding a third sentence, to read: 1.5.17 Lot, Front: The front of a tot shall be considered to be that boundary of the lot which abuts on a street. In the case of a corner lot, the narrowest boundary fronting on a street shall be considered to be the front of the lot. In case the corner lot has equal frontage on two or more streets, the lot shall be considered to front either on the principal street or on the street on which the greatest nunber of buildings have been erected within the same block. In the case of any corner lot, access to the Lot may be permitted from any street abutting the lot. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands The Special Town Meeting adjourned at 12:05 A.M. STATE PRIMARY September 20, 1994 The following is a tabulation of voters for all five precincts for the September 20, 1994 State Primary. DEMOCRATIC BALLOT- . PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B SENATOR Blanks 42 37 45 39 _ 13 3 179 Edward Kennedy 102 108 126 119 85 15 555. TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 GOVERNOR Blanks 21 14 21 George Bachrach 41 45 35 Michael Barrett 23 25 31 Mark Roosevelt 59 61 84 TOTALS 144 145 171 LT. GOVERNOR Blanks 34 27 46 Marc Draisen 59 64 68 Robert Massie 51 54 57 TOTALS 144 145 171 ATTORNEY GENERAL Blanks 31 23 32 L. Scott Harshbarger 113 122 139 TOTALS 144 145 171 SECRETARY OF STATE Blanks 29 22 30 William Galvin 67 80 104 Augusta Grace 48 43 37 TOTALS 144 145 171 TREASURER Blanks 48 43 52 Shannon O'Brien 96 102 119 TOTALS 144 145 171 21 8 3 88 35 30 3 189 31 19 4 133 71 41 8 324 158 98 18 734 35 25 4 171 64 35 7 297 59 38 7 266 158 98 18 734 20 21 3 130 138 n 15 604 158 98 18 734 20 18 4 123 96 48 9 404 42 32 5 207 158 98 18 734 47 66 6 232 111 62 12 502 158 98 18 754 PRECINCTS III One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B AUDITOR Blanks 43 39 46 39 25 4 196 A. Joseph DeNucci 101 106 125 119 73 14 538 TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - THIRD DISTRICT Blanks 29 21 0 0 25 0 75 James DeRosa 21 21 0 0 13 0 55 Luke Lumina 12 13 0 0 4 0 29 James McGovern 29 33 0 0 16 0 78 I. Kevin O'Sullivan 26 29 0 0 15 0 70 Patrick Raymond 6 11 0 0 3 0 20 John Walsh 21 17 0 0 22 0 60 TOTALS 144 145 0 0 98 0 387 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS - FOURTH DISTRICT Blanks 0 0 8 6 0 0 14 Barney Frank 0 0 130 116 0 14 260 it Denise B. Ham 0 0 33 36 0 4 73 TOTALS 0 0 171 158 0 18 347 COUNCILLOR III Blanks 25 18 24 24 24 5 120 William R. Buckley 72 59 81 71 49 9 341 William F. Butters 12 14 14 6 4 2 ,, 52 Thomas F. Cavanaugh 5 13 12 9 6 0 45 Howard M. Kahalas 10 19 16 24 5 0 74 III J. Joseph Lydon 4 3 4 3 4 1 19 Daniel P. Matthews 1 4 7 1 1 0 14 Kelly A. Timilty�, 15 15 12 20 6 1 69 TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 III SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Blanks 33 23 34 16 23 1 130 William R. Keating 111 122 137 142 75 17 604 TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fourteenth Bristol District Blanks 54 0 0 0 39 6 99 Robert Fennessy, Jr. 90 0 0 0 59 12 161 TOTALS 144 0 0 0 98 18 260 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT First Bristol District Blanks 0 145 171 158 0 0 474 TOTALS 0 145 171 158 0 0 '474 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Blanks 48 41 52 52 . 30 4 227 !, Paul F. Walsh, Jr 96 104 - 119 106 68 14 507 TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 83 PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B CLERK OF COURTS Blanks 59 51 "69 58 40 6 283 Marc J. Santos 85 94 102 100 58 12 451 TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 REGISTER OF DEEDS Blanks 56 49 66 58 37 7 273 Joseph L. Amaral 88 96 105 100 61 11 461 TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Blanks 43 29 39 36 28 5 180 Maria F. Lopes 56 70 95 83 46 9 359 Alan L. Alves 6 14 7 6 5 0 38 Frank G. Costa 13 4 12 7 6 2 44 James W. Coyne 14 17 11 13 7 2 64 Kenneth S. Mello 4 6 1 9 2 0 22 Paul T. Treloar 8 5 6 4 4 0 27 TOTALS 144 145 171 158 98 18 734 REPUBLICAN BALLOT SENATOR Blanks 4 3 8 4 1 0 20 John R. Lakian 27 25 30 24 15 0 121 W. Mitt Romney 144 133 167 157 78 13 692 Totals 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 GOVERNOR Blanks 25 23 17 17 9 1 92 William F. Weld 150 138 188 168 85 12 741 TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Blanks 30 22 29 24 14 3 122 Argeo Paul Celtucci 145 139 176 161 80 10 711 TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 ATTORNEY GENERAL Blanks 28 26 27 25 12 2 120 James Berry 121 101 143 133 61 9 568 Guy A. Carbone O6 34 35 27 21 2 145 TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 SECRETARY OF STATE Blanks 26 22 31 30 12 4 125 Arthur E. Chase 49 44 65 50 28 5 241 Peter V. Forman 100 95 109 105 54 4 467 TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 84 PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total i A B TREASURER 't Blanks 37 31 34 19 16 5 142 Joseph Malone 138 130 171 166 78 8 691'; TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 AUDITOR Blanks 43 48 43 42 24 5 205 i Forrester A. Clark, Jr 95 71 114 97 54 3 434 Earle B. StrolL 37 42 48 46 16 5 194 TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Third District Blanks 36 20 0 0 16 0 72 Peter Blute 139 141 0 0 78 0 358'!. TOTALS 175 161 0 0 94 0 430'. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Fourth District Blanks 0 0 205 185 0 13 403: TOTALS 0 0 205 185 0 13 403 COUNCILLOR Blanks 65 70 80 82 33 7 337!.; Jerry Vengrow 110 91 125 103 61 6 4961! TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 8331::!: SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Blanks 55 56 61 58 30 5 265'J Christopher Lane 120 105 144 127 64 8 568 ". TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT First Bristol District Blanks 0 35 39 28 0 0 102 >! Barbara Hyland 0 126 166 157 0. 0 449:;'- TOTALS 0 161 205 185 0 0 551?' REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fourteenth Bristol District Blanks 54 0 0 0 23 6 83r: Kevin Poirier 121 0 0 0 71 7 199+ TOTALS 175 0 0 0 94 13 282a DISTRICT ATTORNEY Blanks 175 161 205 185 94 13 833'' TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 73 8335 CLERK OF COURTS Blanks 175 161 205 185 94 13 833' TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 REGISTER OF DEEDS Blanks 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Blanks 175 161 205 185 94 13 833 TOTALS 175 161 205 185 94 13 833( SPECIAL TOWN MEETING October 24, 1994 The October 24, 1994 Special Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by Moderator Robert H.H. Saquet. The meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, East Street street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. The total num- ber of voters attending the session was 892. There were 33 guests present in the auditorium. Selectman Chairman Amos. Robinson made a motion to allow the following people to speak: Robert A. Gurek, Business Manager; Joseph Rosen- berg, Principal Jackson Elementary School; Mary Ann Morrissey, Principal Robinson Elementary School; Bernard Jackson, Director of Building & Grounds; David Archard, Assistant Town Engineer; Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Daniel Clifford, DPW Director; Benjamin Couture, Water Operations Manager; Gale Farrugia, Council on Aging Director; Lawrence Gallagher, Town Ac- countant; Kenneth Hacket, Wastewater Manager; John Larch, Electric Department Manager; Scott Leite, Health Agent; Allison Leonard, Intern; Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner; Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel; Gerald Scherma, Veterans Agent; Robert Swanson, Town Engineer. It was favorably voted on a majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 1 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of $56,999 between the following departmental budget accounts to defray the expense of the municipal goverment during the remainder of the Fiscal Year 1995: FROM TO AMOUNT Highway Expense Highway Capital Outlay $6,500 Building Operations Police Expense 2,500 Police Salary Police Expense 3,100 Insurance Police Overtime 10,000 Insurance Town Manager Temporary Help 4,200 Insurance Police Capital 6,000 Insurance Fire Department Salaries 12,000 Insurance Ambulance Department Expenses 5,900 Insurance Assessors Salary 799 Insurance Treasurer Salary 6,000 Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 2 - Vote 33.15 Vote declared unanimously in favor by Show of hands Move the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $11,444.00 to pay the following unpaid prior year bills: $200,000.00 b. Southeastern Regional Schools DEPARTMENT VENDOR AMOUNT Building Operations Respond Systems $ 42.10 Fire Department Motorola 95.00 Highway Department Penn Culvert 642.95 Police Department W. B. Mason 30.18 Police Department AAA Police 88.00 Police Department Community Newspaper Co. 22.00 Town Manager Sharon Henderson Ellis 300.00 School Edmar 120.94 School Jennifer Donahue 200.00 School Murphy Hesse Toomey Lehane 5,553.00 School Tom Keane 15.00 85 School Jennifer Cromack 33.32. School Carroll Center for the Blind 338.80 School Network Solutions, Inc. School Sharon 100.00. Language & Learning School Robert Blau 111.10 School Versa Care 12.00 108.00 School Mass Volunteer Network 22.00 School Shriver Center 544.95 School MHS Student Activity 454.21 School Children Hospital 95.00 School Ryder Transportation 175.00 Wastewater Operations Controls & Power 400.00 Wastewater Show of hands Operations Payne Elevator Co. 168.00 Wastewater Operations Phoenix EnvirorvaentaL Co. 596.50 Wastewater Operations Phoenix Environmental Co. 1,103.00 Water Operations John Cataloni 40.00 Water Operations Radio Shack 33.15 Vote declared unanimously in favor by Show of hands Moderator - ARTICLE 3 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash 8319,385.00 to the following operating Fiscal Year 1995. budgets for a. School Purchase Services $200,000.00 b. Southeastern Regional Schools 100,019.00 C. Dispatchers E -911 Certification 4,500.00 d. Fire Department E -911 Equipment 595.00 e. Emergency Management Agency 9,271.00 f. Police Overtime Salary (E -911) 5,000.00 Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 4 - Vote Move the Town vote to amend Article 3 Annual Town of the 1994 Meeting by increasing the Free Cash appropriation by $109,396 and decreasing the amount raised by taxation to $15,437,792. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE_= Move the Town vote to transfer to an Escrow Ac- count $108,595.59 to be used for Capital purchases as permitted by Massachusetts General Law Ch. 44 section 20. voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 6 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of $133,856.31 from Overlay Reserve to cover Overlay deficits in Fiscal Years 1985 through 1989 1992. and FY1985 FY1986 $ 2,985.79 FY1987 3,731.79 ICI FY1988 5,164.53 FY1989 5,191.15 FY1992 6,723.16 Total 110.059.89 $ 133,856.31 Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands II' ARTICLE 7 - Vote Move the Town vote to borrow and /or transfer from available funds, in anticipation of reimbursement, the sum of 8810,740 as the State's share of the cost of work under Chapter 90, Section 34(2a) of the General Laws, being funded by Chapter 85, Acts of 1994. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands Motion was made to postpone action on Articles 8 through 17 until after Article 26. Motion passed on a majority show of hands vote. ARTICLE 18 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate 8350,000 for the purchase of a data processing system and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the ap- proval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow 8350,000 under MGL Chapter 44, Section 7(28) as amended. Voted favorably - 641 in favor - 15 opposed - Standing Vote Count ARTICLE 19 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from available Funds other than Free Cash $100,000 for the purchase or eminent domain taking of land adjacent to the Robinson School which is shown as Assessors Map 32 Parcel 65. Said land shall be approximately 19 acres and will be purchased in conformance with the Procurement Act. Voted favorably 641 in favor - 15 opposed - Standing Vote Count ARTICLE 20 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate 83,900,000 to reconstruct, remodel and make extraordinary repairs to convert the Park Row school to municipal offices, to convert the Town Hall to a Police Station, and to repair the downtown Fire Station on North Main Street and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow 83,900,000 under MGL Chapter 44, Section 7(3a) as amended. This vote shall not take effect unless and until the voters of the Town in accordance with Mas- sachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C vote affirmatively on a ballot question to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2 so called, the amounts necessary to pay the principal and inter- est on any debt authorized under this vote. Voted favorably - 575 in favor - 17 opposed - standing Vote Count ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sun of money for architectural services for plans and specifications for remodeling of and additions to convert the Town Hall to a Police Station, and to repair the downtown Fire Station on North Main Street; and to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow said sun under MGL Chapter 44, Section 7(21) and 7(22); or take any action in relation thereto. It is proposed that action will be taken unde this article only if the vote on Article 20 is nc favorable. This vote shall not take effect unless and unti the voters of the Town in accordance with Mas sachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C vol affirmatively on a ballot question to exempt fr< the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2 so called tl amounts necessary to pay the principal and inter est on any debt authorized under this vote. 86 SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 21- Vote Article was withdrawn by Board of Selectmen - action taken ARTICLE 22 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate $630,000 to con -:; struct, originally equip, and furnish a new West: Mansfield Fire Station and that to meet this ap- propriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow 8630,000 under. MGL Chapter 44, Section 7(3) as amended. This vote shall not take effect unless and until: the voters of the Town in accordance with Mas- sachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C vote affirmatively on a ballot question to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2 so called the amounts necessary to pay the principal and inter- est on any debt authorized under this vote. voted favorably - 596 in favor - 14 opposed:'.- Standing Vote Count ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a su of money for architectural services to construct originally equip, and furnish a new West Mansfiel Fire Station; to authorize the Treasurer with th approval of the Selectmen to borrow said sum undE MGL Chapter 44, Section 7(21) and 7(22), or tah any action in relation thereto. It is proposed that action will be taken undE this article only if the vote on Article 22 is ni favorable. This vote shall not take effect unless and unt the voters of the Town in accordance with Ma: sachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C vo affirmatively on a ballot question to exempt fr the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2 so called t amounts necessary to pay the principal and inte est on any debt authorized under this vote. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 23 - Vote Article was withdrawn by Board of Selectmen -Nc action taken ARTICLE 24 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate 82,500,000 for the replacement of roadways, including widening, new pavement, drainage, sidewalks, and relate( construction and that to meet this appropriatiol the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmei is authorized to borrow 82,500,000 under MGL Chap ter 44, Section 7(5) and 7(6) as amended. This vote shall not take effect unless and until the voters of the Town in accordance with Mas- sachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C vote affirmatively on a ballot question to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 112 so called the amounts necessary to pay the principal and inter- est on any debt authorized under this vote. Voted favorably - 518 in favor - 11 opposed - Standing Vote Count ARTICLE 25 - Vote Move the Town vote to appropriate $23,810,000 to construct and originally equip and furnish addi- tions to the Robinson Elementary School, Ouatters Middle School, and Mansfield High School; and for necessary reconstruction and remodeling of said buildings and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow 823,810,000 under MGL Chapter 44 or Chapter 645, Acts of 1948 as amended, provided that no debt may be incurred under this vote prior to the commitment of state aid amount- ing to approximately 67% except that up to 8900,000 may be borrowed hereunder for the preparation of plans as required by the SBAB to apply for assistance. This vote shalt not take effect unless and until the voters of the Town in accordance with Mas- sachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C vote affirmatively on a ballot question to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2.1/2 so called the amounts necessary to pay the principal and inter- est on any debt authorized under this vote. Voted favorably - 523 in favor - 50 opposed - Standing Vote Count Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 26 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate 8900,000 for architectural services for plans and specifications for remodeling of and additions to the Robinson Elementary School, Gualters Middle School and Mansfield High School; to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow said sum under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Sections 7(21) and 7(22); or take any other action in relative thereto. It is proposed that action will be taken under this article only if the vote on Article 25 is not favorable. This vote shall not take effect unless and until the voters of the Town in accordance with Mas- sachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C vote affirmatively on a ballot question to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 112 so called the amounts necessary to pay the principal and inter- est on any debt authorized under this vote. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 26 - Vote Article was withdrawn by School Committee - No ac- tion taken 87 Motion was made to postpone Articles 8 through 12 until after Article 13. Motion passed on a.. majority show of hands vote. ARTICLE 13 - Vote Move the Town vote to accept a gift from Mansfield Commerce Realty Trust, care of Cabot Partners Limited Partnership, of land on Plymouth and School Streets containing approximately 209,389 square feet for municipal use. Said parcel of land is more specifically described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Southwesterly sideline of Plymouth Street, said point being a Stone Bound with Drill Hole situated at the Point of Curvature of a clockwise curve having a radius of Sixty -nine and 62/100 (69.62) feet leading to the Northwes- terly sideline of School Street; thence Southerly by said clockwise curve having a radius of Sixty - nine and 62/100 (69.62) feet, One Hundred and 36/100 (100.36) feet to a Stone Bound with Drill Hole lying in the Northwesterly sideline of School Street; thence S69- 10 -30W by said Northwesterly sideline of School Street, three hundred twenty - three and 56/100 (323.56) feet to a point; thence N60- 29-27W by land now or formerly of John P. Smith, two hundred seventy -nine and 68/100 (279.68) feet; thence N28- 44 -36E by land now or formerly of Peter E. Williams and land now or for- merly of Mansfield Commerce Realty Trust, three hundred forty-seven and 84/100 (347.84) feet to a point in the southeasterly sideline of a 20' drainage easement; thence N70- 44 -20E by land now or formerly of Mansfield Commerce Realty Trust and the said 20' drainage easement, three hundred fifty -four and 67/100 (354.67) feet to a point in the southwesterly sideline of Plymouth Street; thence S13- 24 -55E by said southwesterly sideline of Plymouth Street, three hundred seven - three -'and 681100 (373.68) feet to the point of beginning. Said Lot 1 contains two hundred nine thousand, three hundred eighty -nine (209,390) s.f. (4.8069 acres), all as shown on plan entitled: "Plan of Land in Mansfield, MA, Scale: 1"= 401, October 3, 1994" and prepared by Base Line Survey Company. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed At 11:30 P.M. a motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried on a majority show of hands vote. No action was taken on the following articles. Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 18 of the April 6, 1992 Annual Town Meeting to change the wording from " . no less than fair market value ... " to 11 ... the highest reasonable bid as determined by the Board of Selectmen, who have the right to reject any and all bids ... ", or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the west Mansfield Fire Station at 22 Otis Street at fair market value, according to MGL, Chapter 30B, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the Mystic Club on Bal- com Street at fair market value, according to MGL, Chapter 30B, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the John Berry School at 40 Balcom Street at fair market value, accord- ing to MGL, Chapter 30B, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to transfer and convey the Town's right and interest, at fair market value, according to MGL, Chapter 30B, in four residential Lots located on North White Pine Lane within the Bolcom Ridge Estates subdivision and shown on Assessor's Map No. 3 as Lot Numbers 98, 406, 407, and 408 and are shown on a plan of land for Nicholas C. Harris dated September 15, 1989 by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town wilt vote to approve the trans- fer of certain Land on Williams Street from the control of the Conservation Commission to the con- trol of the Board of Selectmen as Road Commis- sioners, or take any action in relation thereto. Said land is to be used for the relocation and rebuilding of a section of Williams Street and the Williams Street Bridge, the funding of which is from State funds. The transfer of said land can only occur after an affirmative vote by the con- servation Commission. The land to be transferred is shown on a plan prepared for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Greiner, Inc. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to transfer $670,000 from the Wastewater Depreciation Trust for im- provements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen 88 ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate3l 81,105,000 to construct a new 20" water main from the Foolish Hill Reservoir to North Main Streetdi and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with`'i. the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow 81,105,000 under MGL Chapter 44, Section's 8(6) as amended, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate:' $300,000 for the reconstruction of sewer lines and that to meet this appropriate the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $300,000 under MGL chapter 44, Section 7(1): as amended, or take any action in relation. thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 27 To see if the Town wilt vote to accept Barnboard Road within the Mitt Farm Estates subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the -'AS -Built Plan of Barnboard Road Sta- tion 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins- Trowbridge, dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. BY PETITION: John Riccio, 347 Mill Street ARTICLE 28 To see if the Town wilt vote to accept Donovan Lane within the Shamrock Heights subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS-Built Plan of Donovan Lane Sta- tion 0+0 to end" prepared by Hutchins- Trowbridge. Associates, Inc., dated December 10, 1993, as public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or ap- propriate to create such public way. BY PETITION: Kelti Baker 27 Jacob Drive ARTICLE 29 To see if the Town will vote to accept Tracy; Circle within the Deerfield Village subdivision ? and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS -Built Plan of Tracy Circle. Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins Trowbridge Associates, dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent . domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. BY PETITION: Michael Trowbridge 196 Oak Street ARTICLE 30 To see if the Town will vote to accept Megans Way within the Katherine Court subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS-BuiLL Plan of Megans Way Station 0 +0 to end" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge, dated June 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. BY PETITION: Michael Trowbridge 196 Oak Street ARTICLE 31 To see if the Town wilt vote to accept Jefferson Road within the Hallett Crossing lI Phase III sub- division and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Jef- ferson Road Station 6 +75 to 12 +60" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge, dated December 14, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or ap- propriate to create such public way. By Petition: Donna Schmidt - 25 Granada Circle ARTICLE 32 To see if the Town will vote to accept Longwood Circle within the Hallett Crossing II Phase III subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Longwood Circle Station 0 -60 to 6 +39" prepared by Hutchins- Trowbridge, dated December 14, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. By Petition: Donna Schmidt 25 Granada Circle ARTICLE 33 To see if the Town will vote to rezone that parcel of land on Franklin Street shown on Assessors Map 31, Lot it from Residentia L -1 to Business -3, or take any action in relation thereto. Said parcel of land is more specifically described as follows: A parcel of land in Mansfield, County of Bristol Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as shown on a "Plan of Land in Mansfield, Massachusetts duly recorded with Bristol County Northern District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 61, Page 45. By Petition: Demetrios Glaropoulos 10 Village Hitt Road Dover, MA ARTICLE 34 To see if the Town will vote to accept Rosewood Drive within the Rosewood Court subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Rosewood Drive Sta- tion 0 +0 to end" prepared by RIM Engineering Co. 89 Inc., dated October 9, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. By Petition: Paul Fo Lkman 190 Winter Street ARTICLE 35 To see if the Town will vote to accept Sturbridge Drive within the Sturbridge Estates Phase I sub- division and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS -Built Plan of Donovan Lane Station +0 to end" prepared by RIM Engineering Co. Inc., dated October 9; 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in Land as may be necessary or ap- propriate to create such public way. By Petition: Paul Fotkman 190 Winter Street STATE ELECTION November 8, 1994 The following is a tabulation of votes for all five precincts for the November 8, 1994 State Election. PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B SENATOR Blanks 23 18 36 21 18 3 119 - Edward Kennedy 735 657 859 682 520 103 3,556 W. Mitt Romney 848 629 793 633 371 65 3,339 Laura Dozier 12 14 12 11 .10 0 59 William A. Ferguson, Jr. 1 3 6 1 1 2 14 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 GOVERNOR /LT. GOVERNOR Blanks 32 16 30 22 22 .7 129 Weld /CeLLucci 1,288 979 1,320 1,036 662 120 5,405 Roosevelt /Massie 292 310 345 282 226 46 1,501 Cook/Crawford 7 14 8 8 8 0 45 Rebello /Giske _ 0 2 3 0 2 0 7 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 ATTORNEY GENERAL Blanks 69 61 83 59 55 11 338 L.Scott Harshberger 973 852 1,096 879 610 113 4,523 Janis M. Berry 577 408 527 410 255 49 2.226 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B SECRETARY OF STATE Blanks 167 127 187 131 101 21 734 Arthur E. Chase 764 538 692 533 343 53 2,923 William F. Galvin 641 609 764 638 431 91 3,174 Peter C. Everett 47 47 63 46 45 8 256 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 TREASURER Blanks 84 63 90 59 56 10 362 Joseph D. Malone 1,148 860 1,170 954 562 108 4,802 Shannon P. O'Brien 320 337 379 285 254 47 1,622 Susan B. Poulin 18 31 28 19 21 2 119 Thomas P. Tierney 49 30 39 31 27 6 182 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Third District Blanks 84 72 0 0 67 0 223 Peter Blute 1,051 817 0 0 500 0 2,368 Kevin O'Sullivan 471 424 0 0 337 0 1,232 Dale E. Friedgen 13 8 0 0 16 0 37 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 0 0 920 0 3,860 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Fourth District Blanks 0 0 488 391 0 52 931 Barney Frank 0 0 1,218 957 0 121 2.296 TOTALS 0 0 1,706 1,348 0 173 3,227 COUNCILLOR Blanks 278 215 335 245 150 33 1,256 Kelly A. Timilty 699 647 805 659 477 95 3,382 Jerry Vengrow 558 394 457 364 242 38 2,053 Steven B. Drobnis 84 65 109 80 51 7 396 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Blanks 89 67 98 68 48 8 378 .William Keating 983 837 1,069 844 610 113 4,456 Christopher M. Lane 547 417 539 436 262 52 2,253 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 90 PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT First District Blanks 0 318 405 291 0 0 1,014 ! Barbara Hyland 0 1.003 1.301 11.057 0 0 3.361 TOTALS 0 1,321 1,706 1,348 0 0 4,375 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fourteenth District Blanks 195 0 0 0 128 29 352.:.:.,. Kevin Poirier 1,009 0 0 0 494 89 1,592 Robert Fennessy, Jr. 415 0 0 0 298 55 768 TOTALS 1,619 0 0 0 920 173 2,712 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Blanks 522 384 570 422 269 54 2,221 Paul Walsh, Jr 1097 937 1136 926 651 119 4866 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 CLERKS OF COURTS Blanks 588 447 626 474 303 58 2,496 Marc J. Santos 1031 874 1080 874 617 115 4591 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 REGISTER OF DEEDS Blanks 378 243 391 298 182 38 1,530i`: Joseph L. Amaral 793 652 803 663 475 95 3,481.`- Ellen Rubin- O'Hearn 448 426 512 387 263 40 21076:: TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087.'. COUNTY COMMISSIONER Blanks 598 441 615 468 300 57 2,479:` Maria F. Lopes 1.021 880 1.091 880 620 116 4- 608':' TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087'. REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE 4 YEAR Blanks 4,472 3,607 4,649 3,476 2,623 452 19,279': Ralph Armstead 725 597 797 642 403 76 3,240:` George Churchill 430 389 464 430 251 51 2,015: Eugene Kostecki 567 481 604 514 298 61 2,525. Joseph Heaney 578 489 609 523 319 72 2,590: David Nankin 468 357 470 375 260 49 1,979 PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE - 4 YEARS Glenn E. Pall 233 187 250 221 121 30 1,042 Charles Willis 622 498 673 548 325 74 2,740 William Flannery 0 0 14 11 0 0 25 TOTALS 8,095 6,605 8,530 6,740 4,600 865 35,435 REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE - 2 YEAR Blanks 1,598 1,279 1,672 1,331 909 172 6,961 William Flannery 21 42 34 17 7 1 122 Kenneth Gullens 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION ONE - Ballot Question Spending Blanks 72 58 77 57 71 18 353 Yes 685 511 625 543 363 64 2,791 No 862 752 1_,004 748 486 91 3.943 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION TWO - Seat Belt Law Blanks 46 43 47 38 54 16 244 Yes 1,024 785 1,052 846- 505 84 4,296 No 549 493 607 464 361 73 2.547 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION THREE - Student Fees Blanks 133 103 130 93 102 20 581 Yes 781 622 820 617 387 80 3,307 No 705 596 756 638 431 73 3,199 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION FOUR - Term Limits Blanks 67 54 57 58 75 22 333 Yes 903 681 888 695 421 71 3,659 No 649 586 761 595 424 80 3,095 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION FIVE - Sunday Morning Openings Blanks 36 42 48 37 52 10 225 Yes 911 717 929 731 455 82 3,825 No 672 562 729 580 413 81 3,037 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION SIX - Graduated Income Tax Blanks 67 50 58 50 61 9 295 Yes 395 362 418 355 301 50 1,881 No 1157 909 11230 943 558 114 4911 TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 91 PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Five Total A B QUESTION SEVEN - Personal Income Tax Changes L, Blanks 76 52 62 57 65 10 322 Yes 370 342 390 332 276 55 1,765 No 1173 927 11254 959 579 108 51000 lh TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION EIGHT - State Highway Fund Changes Blanks 67 46 71 75 65 18 342 Yes 1,248 1,002 1,268 983 660 115 5,276 No 304 273 367 290 195 40 1.469 .. TOTALS 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 QUESTION NINE - Prohibiting Rent Control Blanks 97 73 104 87 72 22 455 ill Yes 869 648 879 693 445 73 3,607 No 653 600 723 568 403 78 3_,025 TOTALS I� 1,619 1,321 1,706 1,348 920 173 7,087 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION December 6, 1994 The following is a tabulation of the votes for all five precincts for the December 6, 1994 Special Town Election. PRECINCTS One Two Three Four Five Total QUESTION ONE - Town Hall, Police Station Blanks 3 4 5 2 3 17 Yes 564 413 566 400 240 2,183 No 310 324 353 218 253 1.458 TOTAL 877 741 924 620 496 3,658 QUESTION TWO - West Mansfield Fire Station Blanks 0 2 6 4 6 18 Yes 578 415 537 377 222 2,129 No 299 324 381 239 268 1,511 TOTAL 877 741 924 620 496 3,658 QUESTION THREE - Roadways Blanks 3 6 7 4 1 21 Yes 526 394 504 376 221 2,021 No 348 341 413 240 274 1.616 TOTAL 677 741 924 620 496 3,658 QUESTION FOUR - School Additions Blanks 4 2 2 3 4 15 Yes 486 360 515 396 196 1,953 No 387 379 407 221 296 1.690 TOTAL 877 741 924 620 496 3,658 92 93 POPULATION GROWTH VS. BIRTH RATE 4004 ...... ...... ..... ...... ........ 20,000 3 W ..... .. ..... 18,000 300' ..... .... . 16 ,000 P 0 B TOWN OF MANSFIELD 14,000 p 2W 12,000 U R T 2001 In accordance with the requirements of Massachusetts VITAL STATISTICS L A H 150 General Laws, the Accountant's Report for the Fiscal Year YEAR BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS POPULATION July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994 is hereby submitted. 1984 184 118 76 13 828 The financial condition of the Town is shown by a State- 1985 191 133 77 14:689 0 1986 226 130 ment of Revenue, Actual vs. Budget, and Balance Sheets. 4,000 N 71 14,700 1987 205 113 97 2,000 Also included are statements of Long Term Debt and 14,790 1988 272 140 86 15,360 r Analysis of Free Cash. YEARS 1989 276 159 89 16,135 1990 303 143 90 16,568 1991 335 141 67 16,780 TOWN OF MANSFIELD 1992 319 146 81 17,500 ANALYSIS OF FREE CASH 1993 338 113 90 18,200 JUNE 30, 1994 1994 360 132 83 18,800 El 92 93 POPULATION GROWTH VS. BIRTH RATE 4004 ...... ...... ..... ...... ........ 20,000 3 W ..... .. ..... 18,000 300' ..... .... . 16 ,000 P 0 B 14,000 p 2W 12,000 U R T 2001 0,000 L A H 150 8,000 T S 100 6,000 0 4,000 N 50 41 2,000 0 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 YEARS Births M M Population 92 93 1 TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF MANSFIELD COMBINED BALANCE SHEET -ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUP COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS JUNE 30, 1994 (except Light Department as of December 31, 1993) YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1994 ` PROPRIETARY FIDUCIARY ACCOUNT TOTALS GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES FUND TYPE FUND TYPES GROUP (MEMO r ' ELECTRIC GENERAL ONLY( FIDUCIARY SPIRC L CAPITAL LIGHT TRUST & LONG -TERM JUNE 30, GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES FUND TYPES TOTALS ASSETS: GENERAL REVENUE PROJECTS ENTERPRISE AGENCY OBLIGATIONS 1994 SPECIAL CAPITAL EXPENDABLE (MEMO ;r GENERAL REVENUE PROJECTS TRUST ONLY) CASH $2,939,118 $1,790,937 $1,729,909 $1,300,266 $4,622,268 $12,382,498 REVENUE:' RESTRICTED CASH 854,772 854,772 INVESTMENTS o 0 0 0 0 PROPERTYTAXES $19,042,304 $ - $ _ $ _ $19,042,304 !: RESTRICTED CASH INTERGOVERNMENTAL -STATE 4,620,682 264,266 0 - 4,884,946 ! -`'` DEFERRED COMP PLAN - - - - 540,977 - 540,977 ''.. INTERGOVERNMENTAL - FEDERAL 2,741 972,471 0 - 975,212'/ MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 1,247,630 1,247,630 PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVABLE: INVESTMENT INCOME 123,783 1,818 0 158,137 283,738 r CURRENT YEAR 1,103,175 1,103,175 WATER - 1,733,737 - - 1,733,737 l PRIOR YEAR 619,196 - - - - - 619,196 SEWER - 1,259,272 - - 1,259,272 OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: TRASH FEES - _ _ - 0 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX 193,867 - - - - - 193,867 DEPARTMENTAL 1,876,014 1,200,068 0 6,795 3,082,878; I' ! TAX DENS 1,535,779 - - - - - 1,535,779 TOTAL REVENUES 26,913,154 5,431,632 0 164,932 32,509,719 ` ;- r' ELECTRIC - - - 1,529,633 - - 529,633 1,27,631 r; WATER o 57,051 - - - - EXPENDITURES: SEWER 0 78,702 - - " " 78,702 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 457 11,859 - - - - 12,316 GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1,141,933 95,246 51,488 - 1,288,667 DEPARTMENTAL 0 - 0 85,887 3,778 - 80,665 PUBLIC SAFETY 3,006,408 29,546 88,930 795 3,125,679. :. INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0 848,463 0 - - - 848,463 EDUCATION 13,592,540 1,139,742 - 99,969 3,200 14,835,451 : ACCRUED INTEREST 0 0 0 - - - 0 PUBLIC WORKS 1,700,726 380,619 467,016 0 2,548,361 WATER - 736,497 - - 73:497 Ir 4 DUE FROM OTHER FUNDS - 0 0 0 SEWER - 947,404 - - 947,404:< �,' PREPAID EXPENSES NET UTILITY PLANT - - - 2,632,115 3,703,691 2,632,115 HUMAN SERVICES 203,585 2,993 0 0 206,578. -?� MATERIALS - - - 378,922 - - - 3,703,691 378,922 CULTURE & RECREATION 588,363 - 147,588 45,604 2,831 784,386 OTHER ASSETS 117,743 - - 214,218 - - 331,961 DEBT & INTEREST 2,964,132 309,298 - - 3,273 :430 r STATE & COUNTY ASSESSMENTS 261,000 - - - 261,000 AMOUNTS TO BE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 3,828,228 - - 0 3,828,228 : " RETIREMENT OF LONGTERM TOTAL EXPENDITURES 27,286,915 3,786,933 753,007 6,826 31,835,681 ,J OBLIGATIONS TOTALASSETS - $6,509,335 - $2,787,012 - $1,729,909 $10,699,504 $5,167,023 26,313,300 $26,313,300 26,313,300 $53,206,083 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES, LIABILITIES OVER EXPENDITURES (373,761) 1,642,699 (753,007) 156,106 674,037 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $551,609 $161,296 $24,169 $475,312 $321 $ - $1,212,707 PAYROLL WITHHOLDINGS 290,662 - - - - 290,662 ',. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) OBLIGATIONS - CAPITAL LEASE - - - 0 _ _ 0 BOND PROCEEDS 0 - 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 GUARANTEE DEPOSITS OTHER LIABILITIES - 0 - - 211,690 - - 211,690 OPERATING TRANSFERS IN 1,263,305 89,165 477,606 3,150 1,833,226 -` i DUE TO OTHER FUNDS o - 0 322,071 351 o - 322,422 - OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT (184,765) (1,605,311) 0 (40,000) (1,830,076) -. rr DEFERRED COMP PAYABLE - - - - - 540,977 - o 540,977 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,078,540. (1,516,146) 1,677,606 (36,850) 1,203,150 ;^ DEFERRED REVENUE 2,526,698 987,658 0 - 0 - 3,514,356 RESERVE FOR ABATEMENTS 560,774 560,774 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND ` ACCRUED VACATIOWSICK PAY _ OTHER FINANCING SOURCES OVER BONDS AND NOTES PAYABLE 0 0 0 26,313,300 26,313,300 EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES 704,779 126,554 924,599 121,256 1,877,186 '� TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,929,743 1,148654 2:169 1,009,073 541,649 26,313,300 32,966,886 FUND EQUITY: FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,874,813 1,511,504 781,141 4,305,906 8,473,364 RETAINED EARNINGS - - - 9,690,431 - - 9,690,431 FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $2,579,592 $1,638,058 $1,705,740 $4,427,162 $10,350,552 FUND BALANCES: RESERVED: t ENCUMBRANCES 0 0 0 CONTINUED ARTICLES 598,402 0 0 598,402 EXTRAORDINARY & UNFORESEEN EXPENDITURES 0 - - - _ _ 0 ENDOWMENTS - - - - 198,211 - 198,211 �. UNRESERVED: rj ,r DESIGNATED 252,179 1,638,057 1,705,740 - 4,427,162 - 8,023,138 r UNDESIGNATED 1,729,010 - - - - - 1,729,010 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 2,579,591 1,638,057 1,705,740 9,690,431. 4,625,373 - 20,239,192 ' TOTAL LIABILITIES AND ?i FUND EQUITY $6,509,334 $2,787,011 $1,729,909 $10,699,504 15,167,022 $26,313,3oo $53,206,080 l ri 94 95 j i z O O O O O O O O O O• wm OOOO n�noo^ 0000a NOO woo- N oam °n ✓ ZZP�'i um�0 m�°el NN a °o o°' m a OQzm m m m N t0 m t� O NM a C) 6) rc >i % Q HF r G G O O G N O G G O O D Nm N G O rn O O NO $ O h m Wrn 601 °N 0 °O A r2 N - 1 0 (00 M m (l0'1 N U I r Q x, W 0000mmoo 0000e o0 00 om^ o 8 N O X O OOOOt�m000 OOOOmi00bOON y O� O ,^ Z Q U) i w - O O O O O O O O O I• o W 1— Zo 0 0 0 0 '0 0 0 0 0 • ?o ,n F m o o v 0 L6 16 0 0 0 0 0 O m ' ��, � V Qi � Z W m r n � V N V01 M M IN R f y l O1 O Q e�m600a mN ooman! mF �2� m °n `o� mvm °m a O O Q =Q e Nam0 nnbim of mm Nm nmdw� �m X Y M O r i�o N ci ic� ° >`° f, W vaia ' a Z o 0 0 0 0 0 0 o O o Iq p W W Q Q F O O O N O O O O O O woz Zaz o 0 0 o o In o 0 W, 7 mN� mooe NN Nn OOOON N mm 7 O O O m O O ? 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The following tables present a comparison of taxes versus percent collected at fiscal depressed rates and efforts to protect our funds from bank failure. The following is a 8,674,287.65 year end. Please note that motor vehicle excise is assessed on a calendar basis; breakdown of the sources of all revenues that passed through the Treasury during therefore, the amounts levied and percentages collected in FYI 994 represent only Fiscal Year 1994 and the cash position of the Town at the beginning and end of the six months of activity for the 1994 levy. fiscal year. Please note that available cash does not mean uncommitted cash. r; REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY :f Total Percent RECEIPTS fR Fiscal Satisfied Real Estate and Personal Property 18,729,782.47 7 -' Year Tax Rate Tax Levy at FY End Room Occupancy Tax 165,789.00 275,33431 �� r „ FY 94 15.46/16.60 18,576,138.00 98%10/1/94 Penalties and Interest on Taxes 1,275,762.01 FY 93 14.61/16.67 18,132,380.00 99% Motor Vehicle 19,576,185.21 �" FY 92 12.28/14.31 16,276,077.00 99.998% Electric Receipts Water Receipts 1,739,831.45 1,260,837.38 r Title liens against properties for unpaid taxes October 1, 1994 totalled $1,372,700.00. Sewer Receipts Agency Receipts 18,396,264.06 Inspections, Permits, Licenses 454,840.22 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE Fines 180,492.83 Total Percent Departmental Receipts, Refunds and Other 3,990,553.89 Satisfied Investment Earnings 121,601.03 Year Tax Rate Tax Levy at FY End Revolving Accounts, Reserves and Gifts 1,575,514.79 r Government Grants and Distributions 5,401,948.37 * * 1994 25.00 1,029,087.42 88% Other Financial Sources 1,655,774.00 1993 25.00 1,221,827.58 98.5% 1,200,000.00 ii 1992 25.00 1,082,784.02 98% Borrowings e, TOTAL RECEIPTS 76,000,511.02 CASH Cash 7/1/93 8,014,448.59 Receipts 76,000,511.02 Disbursements 74,207,729.80 Advance Warrants 562,533.22 Cash 6/30/94 9,244,696.59 Warrants Payable 570,408.94 Available Cash 8,674,287.65 An average of 100% of all nonrestricted funds were invested throughout the year. " Includes Investment returned $3,000,000.00. "* Includes Airport Grant $368,854.91. 98 E,' 99 BOARD OF ASSESSORS The tax rates for FY1995 were approved at $15.46 for Residential and Open Space and $16.60 for Commercial, Industrial, and Personal Property. The Town's total valuation increased from $1,213,781,300 to $1,238,658,000. Any taxpayer with questions on their assessments or eligibility for exemption should take the oppor- tunity to inquire at the Assessors Office. This is especially important for any person who believes they are entitled to one of the Town's special exemptions: Blind, Veterans, Elderly, and Surviving Spouse. Board meetings are held on Wednesdays at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. TAX RATE RECAPITULATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1995 Gross amount to be raised Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Net Amount to be raised by taxation Real Property Valuations Personal Property Valuations Total Property Valuations Real Property Tax Personal Property Tax Total Taxes Levied on Property LOCAL EXPENDITURES A. Appropriations B. Other Local Expenditures 1. Amount certified by Treasurer for tax title foreclosure 2. Debt and Interest charges maturing to include in budget 3. Amount to satisfy final court judgement 4. Total Overlay deficits of prior years 5. Total Offsets 6. Revenue Deficits 7. Any other amounts to be raised 8. SRPEDD TOTAL A AND B TOTAL CITY TAX AND STATE AS OVERLAY GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS 1. Total estimated receipts from State 2. Local estimated receipts 3. Available Funds 4. Available Funds to reduce rate 5. Total of lines 1-4 35,062,020.09 15,465,363.15 19,596,656.94 1,217,420,400.00 21,237,600.00 1,238,658,000.00 19,244,112.78 352,544.16 19,596,656.94 34,223,604.15 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 23,856.31 28,016.00 0.00 0.00 2,485.20 34,297,961.66 261,059.00 502,999.43 35,062,020.09 5,293,374.00 6,442,866.00 3,598,465.15 130,658.00 15,465,363.15 CEMETERY RESTORATION I Old Town Cemetery, West Street The following is a pictorial and written sum- mary of the Cemetery Restoration project. The idea for the cemetery restoration project began three years ago (1991) with a concern not only to continue maintaining the cemeter- ies in Mansfield but to restore the cemeteries to their best possible condition. Many past and present residents ask questions concern- 2 their family history. In the Spring of n, 1994, with a grant received from the Massa- r chusetts Veterans Affairs Office and Town Capital Outlay funds, the project began. The story: 1'. y" WHO: r WHERE: WHY: WHEN Volunteers! Old Town Cemetery next to the Town Hall. Saving our past for our future. Workshops September 15 and October 1, 1994. 100 Sw 101 The volunteers: Preparing to adhere pieces of the Phebe White stone Over 32 different volunteers, representing the Towns of Mansfield, Norton, Attleboro, East & West Bridgewater, Brockton, Westwood, Sharon, Woonsocket, Providence, and Whit - ensville assisted at one or both of the work- shop days. Their day began with an infor- mative (light) lecture by our restoration pro- fessional, Rosanne Atwood Foley of "His- toric Graveyard Preservation Services" of Dorchester. With information in hand on cleaning, documenting, rebuilding bases, straightening and fixing (epoxy) broken stones, the volunteer crew entered the ceme- tery. Documentation: Documentation by Billie Siena, Program Director & Rosanne Atwood Foley, Historic Graveyard Preserva- tion Services The information on each stone is recorded in a record book showing: Last Name, Family Name, Middle Initial Cemetery and Location Birth Date, Death Date and Cause Epitaph Type of Stone, Style and Condition The information will be processed into the Park & Recreation Department computer 102 and, once completed, will be available to residents at the Town Hall, Town Clerk's Of- fice, Historical Commission, Historical So- ciety and Library. The why: The question "Why?" was asked many times during 1994 and took many forms. - Why were children buried apart from their parents and families? - Why are some stones under ground? - Where are the missing stones? - Why would a fenced off area have no stones? Jeffrey Farley, Volunteer i FN . The Nathan Hardon stone Jeff Farley, a volunteer who came to both Nathan Hardon s Died February 23d workshops, authored many questions. 1779 aged 25 ' years 6 months - He probed the area with special tools trying & 11 days Death sleeps are swift ; -- yet no noise it makes r It's hand unseen He carefully dug and unearthed the field- He It yet timely takes Jeff Farley, a volunteer who came to both A Special Part of Mansfield History - workshops, authored many questions. ' Hannah Bates Gravestone - He probed the area with special tools trying r 1 This memorial was found by first locating the to find something solid underground. r stone. Six to eight feet away, by using a He carefully dug and unearthed the field- He probe, we discovered the stone of Hannah stones. With assistance, he found a total of 6 field- Bates, thought to be one of the finest stones stone's, 3 on each side, directly under the, in the Old Town Cemetery because of the chain fence. design work and quality of carving. The ...Why? Do these stones mark the deaths of a stone was removed and repaired off site and family unable to purchase head stones? returned to the cemetery this winter. The is now in place, buried up to the third Were they slaves? Were Uy line of the epitaph. Stones are replaced deep ...Were they a family passing through town? to protect them from further breakage. - We continue to search for the answers. 103 Stone of Hannah Bates as found below ground In Memory of Mn . Hannah Bates y wife, of Mr. Solomon Bates, she Died June 28th, 1781, in the 74th Year of her age As the image hath quit the stage and gone to sleep in Dust let us beware or we Come their to be prepared first Hannah Bates stone repaired and replaced Tools of the trade: Simple tools and supplies such as scrub and tooth brushes, water, shovels, buckets, sand, gravel, wheel barrows, brushes, paper and pen, elbow grease, etc. do the job. Preservationists Jim & Minxie Fannin, Veterans Res- toration State Grant The finds and accomplishments: - 6 stones were epoxied and righted. - 40 stones were washed and cleaned. - Approximately 100 stones were righted which included head and foot stones. - Town Departments "pitched in" to assist with the total effort. Mansfield Municipal Electric Department added lighting for se- curity. DPW removed, trimmed and cleared trees. Mansfield Historical Commission continues to assist with documentation. - A grant was received through the Mansfield Cultural Council for an additional workshop coming the summer of 1995. - Qualters Middle School students and teach- ers assisted with documentation using their yearly cemetery visit and supervised grave- stone rubbings. 104 - Our project LOGO was designed and T- shirts printed for our THANK YOU to volun- teers. pNS,t `\ >D v z E r` Qe ?EC�EA1I�Na' Restoring & Recording Our Past For Our Future 1994- T..&M.ww - The first, what we hope to be, extensive complete plot plan is now 75% completed. - Workshops are being planned for the Spring and Fall of 1995 with many volun- teers making plans to assist. - A State By -Law, governing the removal and replication of historic /old gravestones, was adopted, at Town Meeting, allowing the Town to remove and repair stones off site. - "the GRAVEYARD gazette" was published to keep a written log of the project and the results. The "gazette" will be updated peri- odically and copies are available at the Town Hall, Park & Recreation Department. - In the spring of 1995, we hope to speak with community organizations and groups to spark their interest and sign new volunteers. - The "Adopt a Gravestones Project" will begin. Many of the volunteers and staff have "adopted" stones. It is hoped that they will continue to care for the stones, to keep them clean and to inform the department when re- pairs are needed. We invite residents and those interested in the work of the cemetery restoration to join us for a workshop. There is much work to be done. Call us at 261 -7384 and sign up!