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Home My WebLink AboutAnnual Report 1995d, I I'm I I I � C C CD CD a CD N �/-- C3 Li b d "d fir, Oq '.+' "C :� A a r°•y O a' 'i.l• r od d v o vx `�° ^ ° v 4� o � N N �N-` O �c �D 00 00 00 c.A N � O 00 O\ A W w N o m A �• o �• o n o7/ o 8 o n cn P. r C b C7 °c d o x o o °c o S v o n a CD o C p d rn (D n W ':J. W W W W W 2. cCD FA vA ° 'mss' C7 tl�0 aJ O w d d GD l.A Vt A CD �. w� C� o b o � c. o C3 O N �o 00 G N UQ � O 'J f�C m O � C) � o ° N tro C7 b O a °o D o � o � O � � M O Oar � fD °c (J) W 00 W W W W W N N N N N CD O GO GD l.A Vt A 00 O N �o 00 � O � � M O Oar � fD Mansfield at a Glance Incorporated: 1775 Registered Wers: 9,819 Population: 19,350 Elevation: 150 feet above sea level Motor Vehicles Registered: 18,621 Dfunieipal Services: Water, Sewer, Electric Public Safety: PernmenVVolunteer Fire, Transportation: Train service to Boston and Police, Ambulance - Providence, RI Schools: Five: Three Elementary, One Parks: Alemorial Pak and Plymouth Middle, One High Street Recreation Facility Area; Approximately 20.72 square Tax Rate: Residential: $15.46 miles Commereial/Industrial:$16.60 Location: 28 mi S of Boston, 14 out W Form of Government Open Tox" Meeting, of Brockton, 19 mi N of Five Member Providence, RI at Route I -95 Board of Selectmen and I -495 Town Manager Taxable Property, Real Number of Estate, Personal Property: r $1,268,818,100 Taxable Parcels: 7,531 Elected Officials Executive Officers Board of Selectmen William F. 451Bams, Town Manager Dianne Rolle, Chair,,.. 1996 Dr. Donald Ricoleni, Superintendent of Schools Douglas Ronald, Clerk 1996 John Larch, Electric Department Manager Joseph Pasquale - 1997 Francene Bregga, Executive Director, Housing Authority Prank C Belle 1998 Amos Robinson 1998 Administrative Staff Ralph Penney 1995 Arthur M. O'Neill, Chief of Police Edward A. Sliney, Jr., Fire Chief School Committee Robert Button, Director, Emergency Management Agency Linda Chil., Chairwoman 1996 Daniel Clifford, DPW Director Andrea Micbeh 1996 Christopher R Marion, Assistant to the Tnwn himager Russell Hermann 1997 Iaurmrre S. Gallagher, Jr., Town Accountant Emil Giordano 1998 Robert Greek, School Business Manager Jean Miller 1998 Joan M. Cntillo, freanor"ICoBeclor James bBllikan' 1995 Judith F. Scott, To. Clerk Shirley MacPhee, Assistant Assessor Housing Authority Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development Arthur Remillard 1999 Richard Lewis, Conservation and Etuironmental Planner James Grady 1998 Butam COOk Inspector of Buildings Alice Armstrong 1996 EBO Baechioccld, Assistant Building Inspector Charles Antoreccio 1997 David Conley, Inspector of twres - Withem DeBeggis 2000 O. Conrad Lajoie, Plumbing and Gas Inspector Lawrence Jackson, Burial Agent Town Moderator Walter BOgdaochik, Sealer of Weights and Measures Robert H. Saquet 1996 William Madan, Mechanical Inspector Leslie Pasch, Library Director S.E. Regional {optional Technical Gale Famrgia, Council on Aging Director School Committee Member - Scott Leite, Health Agent WHU. Flannery 1996 Lodlee F75h, Park and Recreation Director - Gerald Scherma, Veteran's Agent • Resigned or vacated position or terra Charlotte Scozrafava, Tobattro Control Pmgn m I Boards and Committees Airport Commission Term Constables Term 1997 Carol Sosman, Chairwoman t Jeffrey Siena, Chairman 1996 George Mather 1997 Richard Feeley 1996 Robert Andrews 1996 Lames CamY Joseph Pacdla 1997 Gary Forget 1997 George Daivis 1997 1997 Aficliael Bombas 1997,,. Lea vasce Carpenter 20W Kenneth Tom�n 1998 Carlton Conrad 1997 rPr 1996 Philip Finer 1999 SolCOaWvo 1997 Bernard Dolan 1996 An(mal R'elfare Committee 1997 D. Marie Smith 1997 1998 i 4? 1997 Matthew Miller, Chairman Indefinite Paoi Boyden 1998 Chrfstopber Ttombette 1998 Barbara Gabrias Indefinite Aliehael Penem 1998 Charlene Semrafat. 1998 Geavice Paz{:s Indefinite John Riccio Lames Hindrnan 1998 Marydee Flynn 2000 Susan Talavem lad finite Chad" Meszoely(Spacial) 1997 Kenneth Parsons, Chairman - Afary Webster- Baubhs* Indefinite Ian MacDonald 1996. Ronald Races, Chairman 1998 Board ofAssaMM 1996 Council on Aging 1998 Hartwell School - 1800's- Earthfamfield 1996 Halter Afaiv, Cha'vman 1996 John Polar, Chm-an 1996 Afars Gazzolo 1997 Tmimsa Alfred 1997 Maly Met 1996 Fair Housing Committee 1998 lk.. Paul POBcmav 1999 Fmk Nilson 1996 Ronald Webster definite Hfimbeth Wood 1997 Roland Benoit Indefinite Cable Acres Corpomdon Joy Lee * 1997 David Clemmey ° Indefinite Rohn O'Neill 1995 Heaton Jeanne Heaton ea 1997 Judith Alartone Indefinite Robert Vadey 1996 Soda Nr, 7998 Afarlyn Pavers* Indefinite B.C. Glazer 1997 GreAChen Elliott Hlli hfare Paisnoris* 1998 Saw Smith Indefinite Irdefudte Noreen Larsen 1999 A�nr Remillard' Conservation Commission Cldtural Cornell 1996 Finance CommiHre - -. Paul SadmvsLi Cbama- * 1997 Sumnne Shaver, Chairwoman 1996 Andres Garzolo, Chairman 1998 Shirley Hanlon 1996 JacqueBce Babcock 1996 phiBp Smith 1996 James Burke 1997 Marlyn Healey 1996 Gordon Pemm� 1996 Gerard Cormier* 1997 Margo leDurlas Carole 1997 Dennis Grad}• 1997 1997 Gregory Cauldx'ell 1998 aria Fa Joan Afade Pabian 1997 David McCarter 1998 John Smith 1998 1999 Dawo Martin 1998 Afarge Mash. 1998 Jill Dmban Albanese Gerald SL Make Greg Pastore 1999 - Resigned or vacated tens. Boards and Committees; Boardof Health Term Atmdripal Building Term Carol Sosman, Chairwoman 1996 David Youog,Chahman 1998 Duce White* 1996 Richard Feeley 1996 Peter Fontanim 1997 Steven MacCafhie* 1997 Gary Forget 1997 William Antoine 1999 Raymond Martin 1998 Lea vasce Carpenter 20W IJktorical Commission Planning Board Aatheryn Viem, Chairwoman 1996 H. Thomas French, Chairman 1999 Leslie Pasch 1997 Bernard Dolan 1996 David Lotdng 1997 Mehael AcClanah. 1998 Patricia Cataloni 1997 Thomas McShane 1998 Jean Nordbeck 1998 Chrfstopber Ttombette 1998 Geameaparks 1998 Andrea Bonda 1999 Charlene Semrafat. 1998 John Sullivan 1999 Marydee Flynn 2000 Industrial and Development Kenneth Parsons, Chairman 1996 Recreation Commission Ian MacDonald 1996. Ronald Races, Chairman 1998 Adam Shales 1996 Thomas Baker 1996 Rodney Steams 1996 John Bowen 1997 Bran Smith 1997 Afars Gazzolo 1997 Sack Yultaggio 1997 Betty O'Connor 1998 Brands Gmdy 1998 Library Board ofDusiees Term Narwy Brcef -Pil ;Chairwoman 1997 I. Jeffrey Ptaschnik 1996 Vivian Sweet 1997 Chrstme Cormier Hayes 1998 Linda Lipson 1998 James Whalen * 1998 - Resigned or vacated tens. Registrars of Paters Term Judith Scea. Chairwoman Indefinite Jacquelice Barelift 1996 Martha Pierce 1997 Annette Sbaw 1998 S.E. Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Michael McClanahan * Planning Leonard Fl}'n Planing Barbaro Orlando Selectmen W{iTJ Scholarship Fund Term Catherine Ha}ner, Chairwoman 1999 Peter Blear 1996 Edward Jameson 1996 Mary An DLTmho 1998 NSIliampinnery 1998 Phyllis Krupka 1998 Zoning Board of Appeals Eric Butler, Clodna n 1996 Peter DeTrolio 1997 Richard Secher 1997 Donald Daniels 1998 Leonard Hymn 1998 Duane Frederick (AS achte) 1996 Jack Pulmggio(A Whate) 1997 Ice Fishing Contat -1898 - Follow Pond Boards and Comalittees Airport Commission Jeffrey Siena, Chairman Robert Andrews George Dainrs Kenneth Trnnaa Philip Finer Animal Welfare Committee Afatthew Afiller, Chairman Barbara GaMa Gemirw Parks Susan Tatavera Mary Webster- Baublis' Board ofAsseuors Walter Main, Chairman Alfred Tb ihcs e Paul Polk.. Cable Access Corporation Job. O'Neill Robert Varley Brace Glazer Norma Larsen Term Constables 1996 George Mather 1996 James Carey 1997 Joseph Pacella 1997 Afichael Bombas 1998 Carlton Comad 1995 Sal colts. vo 1996 D. Marie Smith Indefinite Paul Boyden Indefinite ra Michael Ferro Indefinite John Rhein Indefinite Lames Hindman Indefinite Charles meszoely(Special) Term 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1998 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 Hartwell School - ISoo,s - East Mansfield Fair Housing ComMffee CouncB on Aging 1996 Job. Fol.,Chair.- 1997 Mary Buder 1998 Frank Nilson Judith Made- BErabeth Wood Afarfly. Powers * Joy Lee Eppel 1995 Jeanne Heaton 1996 Sonia Walgreen 1997 Gretchen Elliott 1998 Made Vaimmis Term 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1998 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 Hartwell School - ISoo,s - East Mansfield Fair Housing ComMffee Term Ronald Webster ludefrmte Roland Benoit htdefinite Davd Clermney, * Jndefmite Judith Made- indefinite Afarfly. Powers * Jadefrnite Susan Smith [.definite Arthur Remillard* Indefinite Conee,.that Commission Municipal Building Cultural Council Suzanne Shaver, Chauwoman 1996 Finance Committee 1996 Paul Sadowski, Chairman * 1997 Catherine Hamer, Chairwoman 1996 Andres Gmolo, Chairman 1998 Shirley 1996 1997 Marilyn Healey 1996 Philip Smith 1996 1996 utolon Lames Burke Gerard Cormier* 1997 Margo Margo Izmieue 1996 Gordon hady Dennis Grady 1997 Gregory CauldwyB 1998 Carole Duclos 1997 1997 David AfcCarter 1997 Johv Smith 1998 Joan Marie Fabian 1998 Marge McShane 1998 Jill Dmhan Albanese 1999 Dawn Martin 1998 Gerald St Bilarte 1998 Greg Pastore 1999 1997 BernardL Dolan 1996 * Resigned or vacated term. 1996 1997 Afichad NIXInahm 1998 Peter MTmHo Boards and Coormittees Board of Health Carol Sosman, Chairwoman Disae FTdte * PeterF.taninf Gary Forget Raymond Media Historical Commission Katberyo Mens, Chairwoman Leslie Pasch David Loving Patricia Cataloni J. Nordbeck Geaoine Parks Charlene Sehr uh sa Industrial ard Development Kenneth Parsons, Chairman Ian MacDonald Adam Sholes Rodney Steams Briar, Smith Jack Vultaggio Deis Grady Library Board of Trntees Nancy Bdcf -MI4 Chaioomman J. Jeffey Plaschnik Vivian Sweet Christine Cormier Hayes Linda Lipson James Whalen * Resigned or vacated term Term Municipal Building Term I{'RTI Scholarship Fund Term 1996 David Young, Chairman 1998 Catherine Hamer, Chairwoman 1999 1996 Richard Feeley 1996 Peter Bloom 1996 1997 Stereo AfacCadrh, 1997 Eduard Jameson 1996 1997 \Vslliam Antoine 1999 Mary Ann DeTloio 1998 1998 L wee. Carpenter 2000 WW. Flannery 1998 1996 Afana. Pierce 1997 Phyllis Kmpka 1998 1998 Planning Board 1998 1996 H. Thomas French, Chairmen 1999 Zoning Board of Appeals 1997 BernardL Dolan 1996 Eric Butler, Chairman 1996 1997 Afichad NIXInahm 1998 Peter MTmHo 1997 1997 The. McShane 1998 Richard Seeher 1997 1998 Christopher Trombetts 1998 Donald Daniels 1998 1998 Andrea Bott& 1999 Leonard Flynn 1998 1998 John Sullivan 1999 Duane Frederick (Associate) 1996 Marydee Fly. 2001 Jack Vultaggio (Associate) 1997 1996 Recreation Commission 1996 Ronald Reeves, Chairman 1998 1996 Thomas Baker 1996 1996 Job. Bowen 1997 1997 Man. Garmlo 1997 1997 Betty O'Connor 1998 1998 Registrars of Voters Judith ScoM Chairwoman Indefinite 1997 Jacqueline Bndift 1996 1996 Afana. Pierce 1997 1997 Annette Shaw 1998 1998 1998 S.E. Regional Planmin .d Economic 1998 Development District(SRPEDD) Afichael MoC7anahao* planning Leonard Fly. Planning Barbara Orlando Selectmen Ice Fishing Contest -1898 - Fulton Pond Douglas M. Ronald Dianne Royle, Chairwoman GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Selectmen `Decisions for the Future" sions in 1995, decisions that will set the tone for this community for many years to come. However, one question still re- mains. Where will the MBTA Amos M. Robinson Station expand to? Will it be downtown or West Mansfield? The Board of Selectmen did not support downtown expansion as proposed by the META to date, and the "T' has not given the Board any indication as to their plans for expansion. Selectmen veloped by Dr. Mullin and will be presented to the Board in early January 1996. In the spring of 1995, Mansfield welcomed Super Stop and Shop and the YMCA. The lease was signed with the" Y" to start a program center at the John Berry School. 'no Board of Selectmen, as Water and Sewer Commissioners, continue to support ongoing improvements to our public water supply. Such improvements were the continuing development of the Ash Well site in West Mansfield, the cleaning of the Cate Springs Well, KOH Corrosion Control Facility, Backtlow Prevention, Leak Detection Programs, Inflow and Infiltration Study, the Sludge Compost Study and Small Sewer Projects. As Road Commissioners, the Bond was pleased with the up- grade of many streets and the installation of sidewalks. Improvements will continue for the next several years. CYubside recycling expanded to all plastics 1 -7, cardboard, magazines, and junk mail for the convenience of our residents. The Municipal Capital Plan is moving forward. All three pro- jects have gone out to bid and the contract for the West Mansfield Fire Station was signed in December. The contract for the Town Hall at Park Row School will be signed next and the Police Station, at the present Town Hall, will be redesigned and rebid. Bond of Selectmen - Regular Wednesday Evening Meeting The Plymouth Street Recreation Area continues to grow and Memorial Pak, a landmark in our community, will be upgrad- ed in the spring of 1996. Eventually, the football field will be relocated to allow for additional playing fields. All of this could not be accomplished without the help of many generous dona- tions from all the youth athletic organizations, businesses, contractors, and many private contributions. Joseph M. Pasquale Frank Colella voted unanimously not to support the expansion of rail service to New Bedford/Fall River through Attleboro since Mansfield would he affected by sixty additional trains per day. Amtrak continues, however, to move forward with their Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Program to accommodate higher speed trains up to 150 miles per how. The Bond held many public hearings ranging from dog com- plaints to the revocation of storage of flammable liquids and the transfer of the cable license from CableVision Industries to Time Warier. In February, Dr. John Mullin, Director of the Center of Economic Development at UMass, Amberst, facilitated the Growth Management Workshop with 100 Mansfield residents. A "charrette' was developed by the participants to help plan for the future growth of Mansfield and to become aware of specif- ic areas that are important to us. Abuild -out report was also de- The Board of Selectmen was proud to announce this past fall that $1,980,280 was certified as 'Free Cash" by the State Department of Revenue. This will allow a growing community, such as Mansfield, to save some money "for a rainy days'. The Scott/Goyea Farm purchase, 91 acres in the Great Woods, was one highlight this year. Thanks to the bud work of Leonard Flynn, President Natural Resources Tmst of Mansfield, the Conservation Commission, Trust for Public Land, and the $500,000 grant from the State Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, this magnificent land has increased the Town's ownership of the Great Woods. Another highlight of 1995 was the remarkably generous dona- tion of $110,000 from Joe and Emma Gonsalves for the pur- chase of a new ambulance for the Fire Department. Our sincere thank you goes to the Gonsalves Family. The Bond of Selectmen is well aware of the many hard -work- ing and dedicated volunteers who serve on the various Boards and Committees. Nvthout their efforts, our great Town of Mansfield would not be what it is today. Thank you. Board of Selectmen - Regular Wednesday Evening Meeting Town Manager "Leadership Committed to Results and Castaner Service" It is your Town Manager who serves as chief exec- utive and administrative officer and is committed to the delivery of effi- cient and quality ser- vices. Finances - The Town budget was approved and balanced within the IVrllimn F. Williams, Town Manager parameters of Proposition 2112. By continuing sound financial management practices, we earned a surplus of $1,980,280 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995. Tbis is the highest level of surplus in the past ten years. Town Meeting voted affirmatively to place $1,175,000 into the Stabilization Account for the future. Municipal Capital Plan - The Municipal Building Capital Project Committee hired the firm of Strekalovsky and Holt as architects to prepare plans and specifications for a new Town Hall at the Park Row School, a new Fire Station at Plymouth Street in West Mansfield, and to convert the present Town Hall into an expanded Police facility. Bids have been received and construction is expected to begin in early 1996. 1900's - (1) Town Hall, South Common, (r) George's Cleaners Public Safety - Police Chief Arthur M. O'Neill implemented numerous community policing programs such as bike patrols, foot patrols, youth recreation and outreach programs. Municipal Health Insurance - Mansfield Town Manager's leadership as Chairman of the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group (SMHG) for the third year continues to save tax dollars. Rates were renewed for a zero increase and cost shift- ing to managed care saved $145,000 in FY1995. Municipal Insurance - Active safety programs and improved equipment and departmental supervision have led to continuous low worker compensation losses. For FY1995 the Town Insurance budget was $67,811 less than the prior year. Cooperative Venture -Regional cooperation continues by and through state contracts, Project Spoke, and the Southeastern Massachusetts Services Group ( SERSG). Om participation in SERSG alone saved us over $90,000 in FY1995. Capital Projects - A reorganization of capital projects from the Town Engineer to the Director of Public Works made possible the completion of approximately $1,000,000 in roadway im- provements and sidewalk projects. Roads are safer and many pedestrians have access to new sidewalks. Major Water System Projects, to construct a well on the Ash Property, are moving forward as is the Foolish Hill Water Main Reconstruction Project. Repairs of water lines identified by our leak detection program are planned for the spring. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is being evaluated for expansion along with the problem of sludge landfill capacity. We achieved an administrative agreement with the EPA on our pollution dis- charge permit which avoided increased costs. The MIA agree- ments with Foxboro were revised to require the industrial user to meet strict guidelines as they must now do in Mansfield. The Town of Norton is also being asked to amend their agreement to comply with EPA mandates. Personnel Administration - Continuous improvements have occurred in departmental operations from reorganization and turnover. Christopher Marion was hired as Assistant to the Town Manager on August 1, 1995. Mr. Robert Swanson re- signed his position m Town Engineer as did David Archard, Assistant DPW Director. Mr. Milli) M. Azinheim, former DPW Director of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was appointed as our new Town Engineer effective January 2, 1996. Elizabeth M. Amicone was promoted from Bookkeeper to the position of DPW Office Manager. Mrs. Vel Bishop was promoted from Senior Clerk to the position of DPW Billing Supervisor. 1900's - George's Cleaners, West and North Main Streets Long Range Planning - The Town Manager and the IDC initi- ated a community wide planning session on February 18, 1995 attended by over 100 residents with Professor John Mullin, UMass, Amherst. As a result, Town Meeting elected to fund a Master Plan update and seek home rule legislation for impact fees. In addition, a goal of the Planning session to acquire open space to protect the environment and limit growth was achieved at the Special Town Meeting of November 6, 1995, by the pur- chase of the Scott/Goyea property. It has been a distinct pleasure to have served you as Town Manager these past five years. By focusing our resources, ex- panding our programs in targeted areas, keeping a clear strate- gic vision, and living within our means, we have and will continue to make tremendous strides in improving services and facilities and infrastructure planning. We remain committed to responsible planning to deal with am growth oriented emdron- ment, PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department 144brking 115th you, 77re ComMUnity" During the past year the Police Department has continued to bring its staff up m full strength. As we gained ground, we lost ground. A veteran officer retired, a promising rookie was dis- abled in an off -duty motorcycle accident and, tragically. Jack McCarthy, a respected veteran officer, was lost to cancer. This department continues to replenish itself through the Department of Personnel Administration's local hiring list. By these means, local men and women are given an opportunity to serve their hometown and our Town can realize a return on its investment in their education. Hiring through these means, rather than out- side transfers, is initially more expensive but pays off very quickly in high - quality, devoted officers. Grants have been sought and obtained through both the state and federal government in community policing and highway safety. Currently applications are oa file in the areas of high- way safety and domestic abuse training, both for police and the public. Francis Archer, Thomas Connor, and Roy Bain have all com- pleted their academy training and have become valued members of our department. Our constant goal is to provide for the public safety and good order of our Town. 11'e are attempting to ac- complish this through involving the Towm in our community policing approach in which the Police Department and the community work as a team. Neighborhood watch is back stronger than ever. We have completed the first session of our Ere Department Firefighter/EAU- JustA HeartbeatAway" Aansfield Fire Department - 1962 The Fire Department is dedicated to and charged with the re- sponsibility of protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Mansfield and those who work and visit within its boundaries from foes, hazardous materials, and other related incidents. Within the scope of our duties, we also provide rescue and am- bulance service to the community. leese, services have become more and more complicated and technical with changes evolving almost daily. The Fire Service remains one of the most hazardous occupations resulting in a high rate of injuries and deaths. The challenge of providing the beat possible service to the community while, at the same time, citizens Police Academy and will continue with further sessions in the coming months. The Police Department recognizes the tremendous growth problem that the Town faces and the enormous commitment which their Town has made to the municipal building projects. we bave kept this in mind while building our budget with the goal of fiscal responsibility and maintaining a sound, efficient organization. For the Police Department to succeed in its mission there is a real need to work with the community. if anyone should have a question, concern or suggestion, please do not hesitate to con- tact us. Mansfield Police Department Honoring Mansfield veterans providing a safe working environment for our professional foe - fighters continues to be an immense task. Safety, hazards, and training coincide with fire prevention, foe detection, and foe suppression as our population continues to grow and the demand for services increases. This past year, we have placed training and fire prevention as a top priority. Both must continue and increase to heighten the awareness and knowledge of our professional foe and rescue personnel to better serve the public. This year the department purchased a pick -up truck and Class A pumper as replacement equipment for aging apparatus. Also, in preparation for the future of Centralized Dispatch, a compre- hensive computer and software system was purchased jointly with the Police Department. The most exciting issue this department experienced this year was the donation from A4r. and Mrs. Joseph Gonsalves and family of $109,685 for the purchase of a second ambulance for the community. This action alone goes above and beyond anyone's responsibility to the community, however, this is in- dicative of this well known family. - On behalf of the entire community, the Fire Department, and the Fire Chief, the most heartfelt thanks goes out to the Gonsalves for this extraordinary piece of life saving equipment. Deep ap- preciation is also extended to all the local residents and busi- nesses who made donations to equip this ambulance with state -of -the -art equipment. The future will bring more changes to the fire service. As these changes develop and unfold, we, as professional firefighters, must participate in the continual process of training and educa- tion and develop and implement reachable goals and objectives. The increased incident activity and the related increased number of patients transported to the hospital has placed a strain on our ability to cope with the demand. The time has come to increase staffing, specifically the addition of one full -time Firefighter/EMT per group for a total of four new Fire/Rescue personnel. This need has been building for the past several years and must be addressed if we are to meet the demand for service while at the same time insuring the highly proficient level of care which the citizens of Mansfield both expect and deserve. Many thanks go to the citizens and elected officials of Mansfield for their continued support with a special thanks to Town Manager Bill Williams for his support throughout the year. Most of all, sincere thanks go to the members of the Department. They are a committed group of people whose ded- ication results in a very positive impact on the quality of life for those who live in or visit the Town. Thank you for another great year and a job well done. Mansfield Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) "Foktnteers in Service to the Tonal" The Mansfield Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) s charged with the overall 'TanergeocY Preparedness Planning" f the Town. 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 voluatcerman- power 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 yew. We must view 1995 as an exciting yew for the Emergency Management Agency. It was a year of chal- lenges, accomplishments, and change. More than 15,000 volun- teer hours were logged in our effort. We were challenged in each of our 16 general "call outs" from acts of nature to several area lost or missing person searches. Each had its own unique circumstance from which we were able to learn and better prepare for a similar occurrence in the future. Emergency activities included providing temporary power using our two trailer mounted generators to local residents, clearing of debris from roadways, winter stomemergency transportation via fora wheel drive vehicles, emergency first aid, providing an in- formational "hot line" during local emergencies, and the opera- tion of shelters as required. Under our mutual aid agreements, assistance was sent to area communities. In March we participated in a'Train Disaster Drill" with the Fire Department, other Town departments, Amtrak, and area public safety agencies including the Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team. This drill not only tested Mansfield's emergency operations, hazardous materials, and Mass Casualty plans, but the emer- gency plans of Amtrak, and Mass Casualty plans of Sturdy Memorial, Southwood, and Norwood Hospitals._ 1880 13 1920 1995 - The Gonsalves Ambulance &34. Future Firefighter- 2010 The actions of all phases of this drill were evaluated by a team Nor both the federal and state Emergency hnagement agen- cies. These written evaluations have been sent to the Town with an overall mark of excellent They were impressed with the gen- eral spirit of cooperation between all Town departments. This is not always found in other communities. We can count several major accomplishments including the final phase of conversion of the Ford Ambulance into a Mobile Incident Command POst/Eirst Aid Station; the rehab of the GMC Ambulance; and the acquisition of a box type trailer which has all of our medical and shelter supplies stored and can be quickly and easily moved to any scene. We also placed into service a fax machine which enables us to receive weather in- formation directly from the weather office in Taunton and emer- gency situation updates from both federal and state agencies. There are a total of 89 active members. The Emergency Management Agency is divided into five operational units: Auxiliary and/or Reserve Police, Medical, Communications, Engineering, and Administrative. Individual units are responsi- ble for specialized activities ranging from the offering of police support with auxiliary officers with ongoing Criminal Justice Training Academy education, EMT, and first aid response, presence at various events, emergency communications, as well as equipment maintenance and inventory control. Change continued during 1995. There was a reorganization which gave each member both primary and secondary responsi- bilities and a greater level of accountability in each area. Using a `team" approach, all of our procedures and policies are being reviewed and updated. Building Department "Building... Zoning... Electrical -Plumbing... Gas: Inspection" The Building Department is responsible for the inspection of all construction at various stages of each project to determine com- pliance with federal, state, and local codes. The code enforce- ment personnel consists of a full -time Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer, a part -time Building Inspector, a part -time Electrical Inspector, a part-time Plumbing and Gas Inspector and a part-time Mechanical Inspector. 1905 - North Main Street The responsibilities of the Inspector of Buildings include review of all phases of construction plans for residential, indus- trial and commercial buildings. This includes new construction, alterations, additions and renovations. Each project must be in- t Volunteers continued to train on the personal computer system updating their skills on "ARCHIE ", a Hazardous Materials Program, as well as the daily(mcident log, word processing, spread sheet, and data base management programs. Plans, re- source inventories, and hazardous materials inventories within the Town are updated on a continual basis utilizing the various computer programs. During 1995, our agency was able to obtain approval for $4,854 in federal matching funds under various federal Emergency Management Reimbursement programs. In addition to this, FEMA reimbursed the Towm $1,000 for the expenses incurred with the March Train Disaster Drill. This money was returned to the Town's General Fund. Volunteers me always welcome. All that is required is a will- ingness and dedication to serve. The required training will he provided. Our success in 1995 was made possible by the efforts of not only our own membership, but by the inter - departmental coop- eration, the business community who came to our rescue, and by the residents who shared their expertise with us which col- lectively made our goals achievable. J. B. WILSON, M. D. Druggist & T Apothecary. I Advertisement - IS91 - Mansfield - ATown Director' 15 spected 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 meeting places. In addition, inspectors are responsible for the inspection of the in- stallation 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 Mansfi eld'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 depart- ment heads during the review process. The Electrical Inspector and the Plumbing and Gas Inspector are responsible for the inspection of the installations of those re- spective facilities to determine compliance with current codes. Their inspections include new installations, replacements, and alterations. In most cases, there is a minimum of two inspec- tions per job as well as many reinspections due to non- compli- ance. in order for the code enforcement procedure to work effective- ly, there has to be close coordination of inspections between the various individuals to ensure compliance with existing codes. Building permits issued are a good indication of the total con- struction activities in any one year as a building permit repre- sents the major portion of construction. The following lists the detailed breakdown of building permits issued from 1991 through 1995. 7Te Strw Hat em Nor FaiaJ�Ewbl3ai 1850 1995 -15 Pu Smet PERMM ISSUED ANT t OSED 99 1931 1992 1993 1994 199E TOT, B[R WG 1994 472 5)B 463 2331 Peamim 472 Res SIWS9M35 529 514$01&00 5169,833.50 5X9.61254 $143.90553 $)77.2]232 PLUMBSKG Pem3u EtimetM \ime 370 W2 391 1,951 eits 374 Prm 417 $2333579 $28£6379 $24365 5126,07430 Fm 52484450 $26)1200 0 $0 la¢iu) MOW Wu A EOmmm.iej Peami6 Esdm:gi Valo, GAS Pemiu 323 4W 316 373 365 1,5D7 fi ; SIt,i2250 518,501.(9 5(539150 EI93260) EIS,W2W W.586T9 FZEOTRVaT 736 626 724 701 1335 Perm D 548 - 8 EIS,W $3&35200 55333079 $43.47932 52233771) I<cs $40.801.95 312114.(0 11 $1 516.165 2 54Cy42) $23 15101177 2,250 5742639 Pools Perm($ TOWS E=timu:W VaSnc Pamiu F- `6nu+N \41ve BIIII.ODrGPERWTFEFS TOTALFEE9 COLLEC2ID 27 $139$ 429 145,32865 $IW,9W 516(9363 0 232 252 484 peC . Pumiu 0 0 144 }37.79 537,030.00 531,367.(0 Lwz $0 so $0 TOT, S A 'u 1,717 2032 1.814 2309 2.191 10.113 Fur $183,32330 5233,246,0 5247,36230 5355,87354 $269,71.85 51168,8) &99 Total PhmRng (%st F2e4TMi'al and Ma4axIIf-1995 $125.16632 [us]mpufers Fxs 62583.16 Totel Ra ,fix 0,e To.. 62353.16 P*s Atvips (mm BVBdmB Pnmitt 143.90533 Yim Aem$ fiam Silo Pim Fees 5.463(0 flue i545 from Aeiat}v'tan eod Reines Fees 1330.80 TOTAL RECLTPTS TO TORT FOR 1995 5213187.49 7Te Strw Hat em Nor FaiaJ�Ewbl3ai 1850 1995 -15 Pu Smet 1910 Fa¢ S. Home, a Me field aiW Tm', 1995 Szme Fist SL Hoes S4viag 55x1, PanFZ Hmu- mY Bm191810 i 17 PEA 1991 1992 1933 1994 1995 TOTAL Single FamilJ Pzmin F- s6�o`1ai \91oe 194 b35.210.]F6 212 $37,712,265 166 $25352.472 224 S ,263150 119 $25.218,620 915 $M757,293 AdWMtee Pem3u EtimetM \ime 143 $1147,950 159 51.620.725 181 51,421.331 175 $1,423,893 207 $2448.842 865 58.167,791 Impl. Onus Pamiu FWD \Sioc IaU6.) 52007100 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 la¢iu) MOW Wu A EOmmm.iej Peami6 Esdm:gi Valo, 37 $8.118,152 M $3,376,947 471 $6.484.0(0 0 $33)1582 51 57.507328 230 $24558.X9 MWrt�FwO] Pe+mi¢ PsOmied KNe p 0 0 0 0 0 Demo Rebate EsdmvW Value 6 51].903 4 514.000 b58.CW $ 8 EIS,W $5 E$1.5W 39 $I5p.7ro M8m Pstmi6 21 6 $31.485 11 $1 516.165 2 54Cy42) $23 15101177 2,250 5742639 Pools Perm($ TOWS E=timu:W VaSnc Pamiu F- `6nu+N \41ve BIIII.ODrGPERWTFEFS TOTALFEE9 COLLEC2ID 27 $139$ 429 145,32865 $IW,9W 516(9363 33 $10.;374 43] $W.016 5146.016 $233.246 t] 564 }99 429 $369396.&6 $169.831 $2441$0 46 523].018 536 5493613 $209,613 $355,874 39 5235.669 40 $30.4)4,739 $14390553 5391,0]1.85 162 1]85,2(0 1.861 5701.8]] }3t 5]])1)2 $1,763,535 1910 Fa¢ S. Home, a Me field aiW Tm', 1995 Szme Fist SL Hoes S4viag 55x1, PanFZ Hmu- mY Bm191810 i 17 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Department of Public Works consists of the Water, Wastewater, Highway, Motor Pool, and Wmter Maintenance Operations, all of which me supported by the DPW Office staff. Highway Department "1PorkingAround the Clock for Ibur Safety" 1870 - South CmrrnreR, West Street - Mark James & Sons The Highway Department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all roads, sidewalks, sewers, drains, parks, com- mons, islands, cemeteries and public buildings within the Town. The Highway Department oversaw the expenditure of 51,000,000 on the reconstruction or asphalt overlay of approxi- Engineering "ProfessionolAlssistanee" The Engineering Department, under the direction of the Town Engineer, works to provide the Town with professional assis- tance, knowledge and support pertaining to Engineering and all its functions. The department reviews plans and specifications, coordinates consultant activities, bids and awards projects and conducts in- house inspections for capital improvements, public works and other projects in which the Town has an interest. Among the projects completed this year was the intersection improvements at North Main, Chauncy, and Thomas Sheets, road reconstruction and sidewalk installation at Ware Street, and sidewalk installation in the Cabot Business Park. Water Department "Water Most Precious Resource" The Water Department consists of a staff of thirteen and has the primary responsibility of providing an adequate safe drinking water supply to nearly one hundred per cent of the residents of Mansfield. It does this through a system of eight wells and ap- proximately ninety miles of pipe. There is 4.5 million gallons of storage capacity between the Foolish Hill underground reser- voir and the Oxford Road standpipe. This storage capacity is equal to more than two days average demand. The department also bas the responsibility of maintenance and repair of the dis- tribution system, meter installations and readings, operations mately ten miles of roads this year. Included was the total re- construction of what was undeniably the worst road in Mansfield, Steams Avenue. Approximately one and one half miles of new sidewalks, with sloped granite, were installed making pedestrian travel safer for the residents. Also, catch basins and pipe were installed to improve drainage on a number of our roads. The Plymouth Street Recreation pacility was expanded from approximately eight to sixteen acres. This facility now includes four multi - purpose fields and one baseball field. The Highway Department this year also acquired the responsibility for the care and maintenance of Memorial Park. Many improvements were began at the Park including the inception of a turf a m- agement program for the fields. The regular operations include the mowing and maintenance of all Town property, street and sidewalk sweeping, brush cutting, catch basin cleaning, cold patching, and signage. These tasks are done on a daily basis throughout the year with priority given to matters affecting public safety. During the winter months the Highway Department works around the clock, if necessary, to provide safe travel 19 Alotor Pool "Keeping Us on the Afore" The Motor Pool Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of over seventy vehicles assigned to the Highway, Water, R'astewater, Police, Fire, and various other departments. They are also responsible for the repairs of small engine equip- ment as well as monitoring and maintaining the pumps at the Isbdh Main Street and Route 106 underpasses. and maintenance of eight well and five corrosion control sys- tems, and grounds maintenance of the well and reservoir sites. The construction of the potassium hydroxide corrosion control stations at Cate Spring and Witch Pond well sites were com- pleted and construction has begun on Prescott 1/8 and #9 well sites. Also, the construction of the Ash property well site is pro- gressing. The test wells are now in the ninety day pumping phase as required by the DER. The Water Department has also begun a leak detection program and cross connection and back-flow program to preserve and protect our water supply. 1905 - North Common, Mansfield Hotel, Bay Bank-To The Left Water Pollution Control Facility "Wastewater Trealnent and Sludge Composting" Fulton's Pond - Rumford River - 1900 and Today The Water Pollution Control Facility consists of a 3.14 million gallons per day advanced wastewater treatment plant and a sludge landfilUcompost facility. The facility and present staff of thirteen (13) have the primary responsibility of abating the po- COMNWMTY DEVELOPMENT Planning Department "Direct Services to Town Departments and Boards" The Planning Department is comprised of two full-time em- ployees, an Administrative Secretary and the Director of Planning and Development. The Administrative Secretary pro- vides direct support services to the Planning Board, Planning Director, and Subdivision Inspector, and indirect support ser- vices to the Fair Housing Committee, Capital Improvements Committee, Master Plan Committee, and other boards and de- partments as may be necessary. Director of Planning and Development The Planning D'irector's pri mary task is to provide professional assistance to the Planning Board. In addition, the Planning Director assists the public and other boards and Town depart- ments, such as the Fair Housing and Master Plan Committees. The Planning Director also serves as the Town's Fair Housing Director, Civil Rights Coordinator, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. Departmental staff services include review of subdivision plans, special permit applications, and most other development pro- posals. Planning Department staff also prepares amendments and revisions to the Town's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning By -Laws. Planning Department staff prepares and as- sists Town departments in grant application preparation and is currently working with the Master Plan Committee on an update of the 1988 Master Plan. tential pollution of local ground and surface water caused by sewage and septage generated in the towns of Mansfield, Foxboro and Norton. The effluent (water cleansed by the treat- ment process) is discharged into the Tbree I011e River, which flows to the Taunton River and eventually into the upper Narragansett Bay. The facility regularly meets or exceeds fed- eral, state, and local water quality standards. During 1995, the facility treated 738.876 million gallons of wastewater for an average daily flow of 2.028 million gallons. This flow represents 64.585% of the facility's capacity. Included in these flow figures are 4,513,181 gallons of septage, or an average daily flow of 17,493 gallons received and treated at the facility. \5 uh a pollutant removal rate greater than 99%, we removed 1,847,844 pounds of pollutants in the form of sludge. Approximately half was buried in the sludge landfill during the winter months while the remainder was composted. The engineering faro of Camp Dresser & McKee is currently performing a sludge management study to evaluate sludge man- agement and disposal practices. Current sludge management practices are being studied and evaluated along with options which could be exercised in the future. This study was com- missioned to insure that we are disposing of our sludge in an economically and environmentally sound manner. Construction of the effluent dechlorination plant at the water Pollution Control Facility that began in 1994 was completed in the summer of 1995. Dechlormation of the effluent waste water was started in June to comply with the federal and state man- dates to remove chlorine from the waste water entering the Three Mile River. The chlorine, which is used to disinfect the waste water effluent, is removed to protect the aquatic popula- tion which resides in the river and its receiving stream. Darwin Dean Esq. House - Built 1825 - Fruit Street Hall Place (Street) - Circa 1700 - Postcard from 1906 Subdivision Inspector The Town's Subdivision Inspector/Deparmment of Public Works Director inspects construction of unaccepted subdivision streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other required im- provements. The Inspector reviews construction cost estimates and proposed surety amounts. The Inspector continues to play a key role in managing and supervising the completion of con - soucdon within subdivisions where the developer has default- ed. Completion 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. Planning Board During the course of the year, the Planning Board held numer- ous public hearings to receive public comment on development proposals, including three traditional subdivisions and one res- idential compound special permit. The Planning Board makes up the majority of the Master Plan Committee, which is work- ing to update the 1988 Master Plan in an effort to deal with the difficult and critical issue of growth in Mansfield. At Annual Town Meeting, the Planning Brat sponsored a warrant article, which passed overwhelmingly, to petition the state legislature to aBovv Mansfield to adopt an impact Fee General By -Law as yet another method of confronting development problems. Originally the Robinson Store - South Main Street - 199 htside the Robinson Store - Circa 1900 The following table provides a summary of some of the Planning Board's activities over the past five years TABLE I: PLANNING BOARD ACTIVITY 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 Lots Approved Under Form A Plan Endorsement 33 79 80 77 30 Site Plan Recommendations 5 5 10 3 10 Special Permits 3 6 1 4 2 Subdivision (Preliminary/Definitive) 0 4 5 30 4 Streets Recommended to Town Meeting Acceptance 42 20 5 6 8 Rezoning Applications 3 1 (') 3 (x) 1 1 Zoning By -Law Amendments 5 5 ( +) 13 11 1 naAam o+ + £ass Pazui Nwe�a Aned Oa x \{Sitdracu View of the South Common taken from the former Universalist Church steeple shoving: George's Cleaners Methodist Church North and South Main Sheets, West and Past Streets The Robinson Store Circa 1890 23 The Town again experienced a very active mnstmetion season. The following is a quantitative summary of subdivision con - stmction which took place within the residential subdivisions. TABLE 2 SUBDIVISION STATUS REPORT ITEM AMOUNT Asphalt Finished Road 1.50 miles Asphalt Binder Road 2.00 miles Asphalt Finish Sidewalk 3.00 miles Asphalt Binder Sidewalk 2'00 riles Finished Curbing 2.00 miles 1.75 miles Loam and Seed Grass Areas 1 0 Street Trees 4 40 Street Lights 7 Fire Alarm Boxes As in the past, the Planning Board has worked and will contin- ue to work with other Town Boards to enbance communication and better coordinate the development review process.._ The W.G. Fuller SRPEDD reviews and proposes mitigation measures for the impacts of development projects in the region. In 1995, the proposal to bring commuter rail to Fall River and New Bedford was the most controversial project reviewed. SRPEDD is continuing to seek a regional consensus on al- temative routes and proposed impact mitigation for this pro- ject. Other large development projects reviewed by SRPEDD were the proposed Wampanoag Casino in New Bedford (SRPEDD supports revenue sharing based on impact) and the proposed New Bedford Airport expansion (SRPEDD supports its expansion). The region's Overall Economic Development Program was completed for the U.S. Economic Development Administration and resulted in the awarding of $1.65 mil- lion to expand the successful Myles Standish Industrial Park by more than 200 acres. A program to develop strategies and plans to relieve traffic congestion at the region's worst intersections was launched in 1995. SRPEDD conducts a district -wide traffic counting program and maintains a computer file of all available traffic count data throughout the region. SRPEDD undertook counts at 84 locations this year. SRPEDD also compiled computerized accidentrecords for 8 communities. We used this data to publish the region's 25 most dangerous intersections and road segments. This in- formation helps with the redesign of the dangerous areas. SRPEDD worked with the two regional transit authorities, GATRA and SRTA, on issues such as route evaluations, marketing, service to elderly and handicapped persons, and overall data compilation and analysis. SRPEDD continued its affiliations with the South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation which makes Southeastern Regional planning and Economic Development District 0 "Bbrking Behind the Scene for the Southeast Region" The Town of Mansfield continued its participation in the Southeastem Regional Planning and Economic Development District during 1995. SRPEDD (pronounced sir -ped) is a local - 1)' governed regional agency serving twenty-seven cities and towns in southeastem Massachusetts. We are funded by federal and state grants and local assessments. For 1995, the Town of Mansfield paid $2,485.20 for SRPEED services, based upon an assessment of $.15 per capita. During the past year, the Town of Mansfield was represented on the SRPEDD Commission by Leonard Flynn and Barbara Orlando. The Joint Transportation Planning Group representa- tive was Lance Lawson. Some of SRPEDD's more significant accomplishments during 1995 were: • Completion and certification of the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which set regional priorities for federal transportation funds. The TIP sets priorities for $134 million in federal and state dollars for regional trans - Fedaflon projects over the next three years. • SRPEDD completed the first year of its program to develop and promote the aquaculture industry in southeastern Massachusetts. With the traditional fishing industry in crisis, coastal and inland aquaculture have tremendous po- tential in the region. The program consists of education and technical assistance to businesses and communities. loans to small businesses for expansion. In 1995, SEED made loans to 132 small businesses in the amount of $13 million. These loans are projected to help create 750 new jobs. • SRPEDD continued to operate the Southeastern Massachusetts Data Center providing information to busi- nesses, cities and towns, and individuals. In addition, municipal assistance was provided to Mansfield in the following areas: • Worked with META on a paikinghraffic study of the Mansfield Train Station. • Review and comment on an updated open space plan. • SRPEDD conducted traffic counts at the following loca- tions: Copeland Drive, County Street, Fast Street, Franklin Street, Maple Street, School Street. SRPEDD was created to serve the cities and towns of south- eastern Massachusetts. We are governed by elected and ap- pointed officials from all the cities and towns. Re look forward to serving you in the future. Cate Springs Water Department Pumping Station - 1888 Conservation Commission "Connnitied to Natinal Resource Protection" Progress was a key word for the Conservation Commission in 1995. First and foremost, was the near unanimous support of the Fall Special Town Meeting to acquire the ScottfGoyea Farm located on Oak Street in West Mansfield. For yeazs this land has been seen as a key parcel in the effort to preserve the Great Woods. Negotiations between the owners and the Trust for Public land to acquire this parcel were successful, and, work- ing cooperatively with the Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield, the land will be acquired early in 1996. Funding for this acquisition comes from a $500,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the transfer of free cash re- serves which was supported at the Special Town Meeting, funds from the Commission's Land Acquisition account, and a gift from the Natural Resource Tmst. Once acquired, over 400 acres of the Great Woods area in Mansfield will be, protected open space that can be enjoyed by all Town residents. Second, as part of the process of acquiring the ScottfGoyea Farm, the Open Space and Recreation plan was reviewed and updated to meet current state standards. This plan has been ap- proved, and the final editing and printing will soon be done. The information, goals, and objectives contained in the plan will be used over the next five years to help plan for additional conservation land purchases and improvements to recreational facilities. Third, the Commission has begun to create and maintain a trail system on its land. Initial efforts are focused on the Great Woods area. A'Trail Day" was held in the spring, with the able vm amreet ream- 1590's and welcome assistance of several local Scout Troops, trails were marked and cleaned in order to improve public access. This type of cooperative effort will become a regular and im- portant part of the maintenance plans that will be developed for the Scott1Goyea Farm and other conservation areas. Attention was paid to the regulatory requirements of the Wetlands Protection Act. Themy -hvo hearings were held to consider the constriction of, or improvements to, thirty-two single family homes, four commercial projects, eight municipal projects (including a new well site and improvements to a dam on the Canoe River), and five new subdivisions. The Conservation Commission is greatly appreciative of the support of the residents of Mansfield in the effort to acquire the Scott/Goyea Farm. In 1996, and the years to come, the Commission will work bard to make this, and all other comer - vation areas, clean, safe, and accessible so that everyone can enjoy the natural world. 27 Conservation Commission - Scott/Goyea Site Walk Zoning Board of Appeals "Municipal, Coaunereial and Home Projech" The Zoning Board of Appeals held 14 meetings during 1995. Hearings were held for 43 applications dealing with variances and special permits. Thirty -eight applications (thirty -two single family home projects, five municipal projects, and one com- mercial project) were approved. Five applications (fora pro- posed single family lots and one commercial project) were denied. Health Department `Health and the Envirmnaent... symbiosis" The big news in environmental health this year was the change in Title 5, the law governing the construction and maintenance of septic systems. }Vhile the new law has received an inordinate amount of bad press, it has many features providing relief for homeowner's problems, where the old law was inflexible or simply did not address. please feel free to contact the Health Department concerning any questions you may have regarding your septic system. Through the Community Health and Home Services the Board of Health continues to hold a variety of clinics for all ages, These clinics include, but are not limited to, flu, a variety of im- munizations, cholesterol screening, blood pressure and pneu- monia. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day held in April continues to bea source for the disposal of household chemi- cads. Many thousands of gallons of product have been disposed in a manner having the least impact on the envirm meat. The Board of Health is charged with the protection of public health within the Town- Its interests lie in a variety of areas from housing to food to air quality. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the department. Town Hall Clock - 1883 - Saved From the 1970 Fire Tobacco Control Program {NEMS} "Norton, Easton, Afarsfield and Sharon United" Serving the towns of Norton, Easton, Mansfield and Sharon, NEMS is funded by the $.25 tax per pack on cigarettes sold in Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. NEMS staff works with the Bonds of Health and their Agents in each of its towns. This Mansfield Fire Station was opened in 1890 and was located at the comer of Rest Church Street and Rumford Avenue. The Department was organized in 1800 with the use of Citizen Brigades, all volunteers. In 1890, the first horse drawn "engine" was purchased. Fireman's salary was $12 per year. During 1910, the first motorized "engine" was purchased. In 1918 the Town paid its last bill for "horse hire". WilbamAngell, Chief Engineer 29 NF MS Tobacco Control Program had five major goals in 1995. To get tobacco control regulations passed and to assist in enforcing existi g reyuladoas. Youth Access to Tobacco regulations were passed by the Boards of Health in Norton and Easton in 1995, strengthen- ing and providing enforcement mechanisms for existing state law. In addition, the Town of Norton adopted a regu- lation requiring smoke -free municipal buildings. Assisted new Stop & Shop in locating tobacco products behind the customer service counter to prevent youth access. Cbecked tobacco retailers for tobacco signage required by both Mansfield and state regulation and supplied missing sig- nage. Provided Mansfield Board of Health members with a plethora of information indicating that restaurants do not lose and often increase business by becoming smoke -free. Was swom in as a Board of Health Agent for Tobacco Control. Requested enforcement of Tone By -Law regard- ing sidewalk signage. • To conduct compliance cheeks to monitor Youth access to tobacco products. Compliance checks were conducted in Norton, Faston, Mansfield and Sharon. The results of which were released to the respective Bonds of Health. Two complete rounds of compliance checks were conducted in Mansfield. One addi- - tional spot check also took place. 100% compliance oc- curred in Mansfield in June. To provide public education (toward prevention), raising public awareness. Conducted educational programs for seventh graders at Qualters Middle School. Arranged for Dave Goerlitz, former "SPmston Man" to speak at Mansfield High School. Held a '°Ibbaceo -Free Youtt' recognition event in February to honor all those taking part in the January round of compliance testing. Obtained copies of the public service announcements for local cable access television: 'fit's time we made smoking history." Met with a variety of community groups to alert them to the tac- tics used by the tobacco industry to recruit children as replace- ment smokers. Coordinated public relations efforts with a number of established events such as: the American Heart Association's "Save a Sweetheart", the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smoke - Out ", the National PTA Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week and the American Hiking Society's "National Trails Day" for a trailside, health fair. Set up informational display tables at cholesterol screenings, immu- nization and flu clinics, book fairs, subsidized housing, both Wheaton and Stonehill Colleges and at Red Cross blood drives. Provided tobacco education materials to staff at Wheaton and Stonehill. Provided tobacco education materials to college and elementary school students for projects and also to substance abuse counselors. Set up an informational display table at Mansfield Garage Sale, Mansfield Library/COA, Mansfield Health Fair and the Park and Recreation Department's Crafts Fair. Worked with Mansfield's DARE Officer to provide tobac- co education to sixth graders at Qualters Middle School. Distributed Emerald Square Mall discount cards and pins to area youth pledging to remain smoke free, to help a user to quit or to get involved as an advocate. Wrote letters to the editor and guest columns for the Brockton Enterprise, the Taunton Gazette, the Mansfield News and the Sun Chronicle about to- bacco issues. Provided educational presentations to children at Mansfield Park and Recreation summer camp, summer schools and DARE camp, the Audubon Society's camp, as well mat va- cation Bible schools. Spoke about the dangers of tobacco use to children at area private schools. Arranged for Rick Bender, a minor league baseball player and former user of spit tobacco, who developed oral cancer, to speak to students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. Provided advo- cates and coalition members will, information for writing to the FDA during the official comment period in support of President Cliuton's tobacco regulations aimed at protecting youth. Taught an after school enrichment course entitled "Kids Tackle Tobacco" at the Jordan Elementary School. Provided materials for the Great American Smoke -Out to South Eastern Regional Vocational High School. Taped a cable TV show with Mansfield's DARE Officer entitled "DARE a Smoker to Quit" for the Great American Smoke -Out. Had promotional items made up with our messages on them to distribute throughout the community at events. Assisted the Fire Department in applying for a SAFE grant. Was interviewed on WARAand WMSX radio stations. Filmed ,Champions against Tobacco" for cable TV, which was the Hockomoek League D Team Midget Football players. Appeared on cable TV's Trivia Madness for Tobacco Trivia. • To conduct cessation classes to Leto People Quit, NEAPS Health Educator received a FreshStart facilitator's award from the American Cancer Society. Got HEMS cm- sation classes listed with Harvard Community Health Plan's newsletter, Tufts Associated Health Plan's "Living Healthy" and Blue Cross/Blue Shield's newsletter. Held a "Quit Pest" in April, so that smokers could get information on the full range of cessation options available. Held the American Cancer Society's FreshStart smoking cessation program HUMAN RESOURCES Summer Campers - (1) Lindsay Call and (r) Stephanie Hooper Park and Recreation Department "Recreation ... Develop an Interest for Life!- JANUARY ... winter adult volleyball and basketball, winter kid's workshop, winter dog obedience... Elk's Club Hoop Shoot ... youth basketball grades 1 -8 ... METRO West basketball grades 6,7 & 8 ... 1994 annual report copy due ... work on layout ... summer program preparation FEBRUARY ... Sesevne Street Live... winter dog obedience & kid's workshop, adult volleyball and basketball, youth basket- ball & METRO continue... MYBA.Task Force -1st meeting... summer camp brochure mailed... Hugh Hanley concert .... annual report layout due ... summer program preparation con- tinues 31 twice in Mansfield at Stop & Shop supermarket, although all eight of the FreshStarts were open to any Massachusetts resident. Offered it free of charge to those completing all fire classes. Delivered quitting information to all doctors' and dentists' offices. Assisted low- income individuals Obtain the nicotine patch at no ebarge. Provided quitters with information about support groups such as Smoke - Enders andNicotineAnonymouuj InformHosuit Hospital, staff at Morton Hospital, P Memorial and Good Samaritan Medical Center with our cessation classes. Offered the American Lung Association's 'Tobacco -Free Teens' cessation program free of charge to sixteen fourteen - year-old students at Easton Junior High School. Arranged with Diet Workshop, Atlas Gym and Rub, International to offer discounts to quitters. Arranged for promotional items and information on smoking cessa- tion to be distributed through Welcome Wagon. Enrolled our quitters in the Kickers' Club as part of a statewide cam- paign. Obtained a video and materials to encourage and assist older smokers to quit. Hosted a Reunion of Quitters m an inspirational newspaper Story to help those contem- plating quitting. • To assist com auies and business to become smoke -free. Provided technical assistance to Cmam Steel Corporation and Hub Folding Box in becoming smoke -free workplaces. Mansfield Co- Opetative Bank's smoke -free policy became effective January 1. Prepared a list of all smoke -free restau- rants and businesses in the area for distribution to advocates and coalition members. Designed a `friendly" door decal for smoke -free businesses: "Welcome- ..Re re Smoke - Free." MARCH ... winter dog obedience, kid's workshop, adult vol- leyball and basketball, youth and M13-FRO basketball, all con- tinue ... MYBA formation and meeting ... Community Calendar advertising and information gathering begins ... summer pro- gram preparation continues ... summer camp registration begins for residents... spring cleanup at Memorial Park ... prepare for spring sports at Memorial Park: MHS, youth soccer, little league, softball ... spring dog obedience ... annual report due to printer APRIL ... adult basketball and volleyball continue... spring kid's workshop and dog obedience ... registration for youth and adult tennis lessons, summer camp ages 5 - 12 continues, adult softball, youth and senior citizen fishing derbies, "3 on 3" adult basketball, garage sale ... Community Calendar continues ... presentation of Hansel & Gretel ... spring sports at park... col- lege students tom Fisher - Richardson House ... Old Town Cemetery April 19, 1995 - Ed Tanufo receives the Recreation Commission Volunteer Award for his work raising funds for youth sports fields. Shown with sons (1) Paul and Brian, wife Kathleen and Recreation Commission Chairman, Ron Reeves. MAY ... adult indoor programs conclude ... registration for summer camp, non - residents, summer program registration continues ... summer staff hired ... youth and senior citizen fish- ing derbies... garage sale ...adult softball begins ... adult tennis session L. "3 on 3" managers meeting ... cemetery restoration workshop ... dog obedience and spring kid's workshop ... spring sports at park... MYBA meets ... Mansfield Garden Club plant- ing day in Old Town Cemetery ... Community Calendar contin- ues JUNE ... registration for summer dog obedience and kid's workshop ... Fisher- Richadson house tours for 3rd grade ... the GREAT Duck Race ... Movies with the Stars... Concerts on the Common ...adult tennis lessons session R and youth tennis begin... camp counselor training days... registration for summer camp ends... "3 on 3" league begins ... NEW sand volleyball court opens at Memorial Park ... upgrade of lights at basketball courts ... coed high school and adult volleyball leagues formed ... summer camp pmts and campers meeting with coun- selon ... spring sports at park ... MYBA meets ... Community Calendar finalized... cemetery restoration workshops .JIR.P... summer camp, kid's workshop, dog obedience, tennis lessons, "3 on 3 ", movies, concerts, volleyball leagues. -Arts in the Park... Community Calendar goes to press.-arts and crafts show registration begins... Memorial Park maintenance trans - ferred to DPW ...bids received for cemetery cleaning project... IdYBA meets... open Fisher - Richardson for the summer season AUGUST ... summer camp, kid's workshop, dog obedience, tennis lessons, "3 on 3" playoffs, movies, concerts, Perfor- mances, adult and high school volleyball continue... Community Calendar distributed...registration begins for adult fall and winter The GREAT Duck Race Summer Camp - Kid's Stuff Day Fishing Derby - Kingman Pond Tennis Lessons Halloween Parade - Amy Young volleyball and basketball ... MYBA preparation for METRO West tryouts and in town youth basketball league/programs ... registration for autumn kid's workshop and dog obedience SEPTEMBER ... adult volleyball and basketball begin ... MYRA meets, coaches clinic, METRO West and youth basketball registration ... autumn kid's workshop and dog obe- dience ... summer camp and programs evaluated... cemetery restoration workshop... close Fisher - Richardson House for the season OCTOBER ...adult volleyball and basketball, autumn kid's workshop and dog obedience continue ... registration for fall Kid's Workshop begins ... MYBA, METRO West team tryouts, coaches clinic, youth basketball registration continues... Halloween Parade ... cemetery restoration at East Mansfield cemetery ... QMS historical information tab- to students on Old Town Cemetery ... 1995 Annual Report committee meeting c 33 NOVEMBER ... 17th Annual Arts & Crafts Show ... tree dec- orating with school children and COA ... Annual Tree Lighting ceremony ... adult volleyball and basketball, autumn kid's workshop & dog obedience continue... Vie Perfect Puppy pro- gram... MYBA, youth basketball team assignments and regis- tration continues ... fall sports at park ... annual report committee meets DECEMBER ... MYRA, youth basketball registration contin- ues grades 1 & 2, team assignment meetings grades 3 & 4, grades 5 - 8 games begin, METRO Rest games begin ... adult basketball, volleyball continues ... fall kid's workshop ... regis- tration for winter Kid's Workshop and dog obedience begins ... prepare for ice skating parties ... planning for spring and summer programs begins THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! your Park & Recreation Staff & Recreation Commission Council on Aging "Meeting the Needs of our Senior Population" The Council on Aging continues to increase services and pro- grams to aid and benefit the elderly of the community. For FY- 94195 the Council on Aging instituted into the exercise class a program involving use of wrist and ankle weights to help im- prove strength and circulation as part of our overall health cue program. As the COA continues to strive to provide the best quahty service to elders, growth continues in transportation ser- vices, in -home cue, quality health care nod mental health issues. The vital role of the COA is now more important than ever before. Critical needs are being met. The frail elder will be able to remain in their home should they become ill as an alternative to nursing home care. Health clinics, outreach to elders at home, fuel assistance, and food services continue to grow and become major services provided by the COA. Along with critical need services, the COA strives to continue on -going social Programs' day and extended trips, exercise, line dancing, painting classes, and imergenemtional programs with the schools. Our weekly walking club also continues to be popular. All of these programs enable senior adults to remain active and healthy within the community. Volunteers remain our most valuable resource and continue to play a major role at the Council on Aging. They fill many roles including driving elders to medical appointments, bringing food to elders at home, working with the schools with intergenem- rional programs, helping with the Share Program, working in the COA office, the Friends Organization, and on special projects. The growth of individuals and families needing available ser- vices continues. For FY 94/95, case fries numbered approxi- mately 215 families seeking assistance, a 55%a increase over last year. The Social Services unit continues to work with the Westside Benevolent Society, the Info Line in Attleboro, St. Vincent DePaul in Mansfield, and Town officials to better serve the community. With the newly developed welfare reform legislation the Social Services unit will now become an important information service to needy families. The role of Social Services will be to inform, refer and actively help families in crisis. Social Services will also develop programs to help individuals seek employment, empowerment, and self - sufficiency where possible. Mansfield Public Library "Ma sfaeld Public Library: Something For Everyone" Friends of the Library Book Sale - Annual Town Crarage We In networking with many organizations and individuals within the community, the Council on Aging is especially grateful for the many donations and volunteer hours that have been given this year. Social Services "Servicing Individuals and Families with Resources" A newly developed Social Service budget has enabled the Council on Aging facility to provide clients with a Social Worker to assist in providing families and furniture, dua swneeded resources. These include food, shelter, cloth- ing, mental health services, resource information, and work- shops and seminars to families. 35 Judge Haggerty Home - Rumford Avenue - POSteara 1711 The citizens of Mansfield borrowed over 171,000 books, mag- azines, books on cassette, compact discs, museum passes, records, videos, and puppets in 1995. Programs sponsored by the Trustees were presented on popular topics such as garden- ing, stress management, multimedia and stenciling. A five part reading/lecture series, funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities and led by local scholars, took place in the fall. We created a basic skills course, given twice per year, to familiarize patrons on how to effective- ly use the library's resources. Large type users were surveyed and a major weeding of the book collection began. Friends of the Library set up a paperback book swap at the Mansfield Train Depot. The AfansfueldNews library column offered information on such subjects as New England, business magazines, home improvement, and college financing. Paine Comer -The "Cnea[ Elm ", Central Street, had bullets imbedded in it from a Revolutionary War skirmish. The theme for the Summer Reading program for kids was "Reading Is Natural" and featured crafts, games, activities, and performances related to nature and the environment. Highlights of programs during the year included storytellers, singers, the- ater and visits from children's authors. Preschool and Bedtime Storytime continued along with class visits from area schools. In cooperation with the Robinson School, the youth department participated in —rum Off the TV Reek" with a program funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The borrowing of ju- venile materials made up over 55% of total circulation in 1995. State aid funds were used to purchase much needed equipment including a microfilm readedprinter, baby changing tables, an overhead projector, and computers. The library also installed a LAN (local area network) and a CD -ROM tower with the addi- tion of many multimedia titles. A word processor is now, avail- able for children and adults. The Internet connection of Mansfield provided a free account for staff use and public access to the Internet is expected very soon. The Automated Bristol Library Exchange (ABLE), a network of 24 libraries in- cluding Mansfield, began a cooperative venture with the SEAL system to bring more services such as the Internet and on -line periodical databases. Many local groups used the library's dis- play case for exhibits including the Gravestone Restoration Project, local art students, and the Mansfield Grange - As we look forward to next year and serving Mansfield, we offer special thanks to our patrons and friends who donated items, services and support to help as better serve the commu- nity. Veterans' Services "Serving Those who Served Us" Memorial Day - Rest Street Memorial Ceremony and Tribute As in the past, demand for veteran services continued in 1995. Inquiries concerned the types and availability of veterans bene- fits. The Department of Veterans' Services provides financial assistance to qualified veterans and their families. Assistance is also provided in the form of information and progam refenals available through other area agencies. Many individuals take advantage of these alternate sources of benefits. Additionally, veterans and their families were provided help with the myriad of paperwork required from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This year marked the 50th Anniversary of the end of World Wu H. On August 14, 1995, the Department of Veterans' Services co- sponsored with VFW Post #3264 a Rededication Ceremony at the World War II Monument at the North Common. The cer- emony was held on the 50th anniversary of the Japanese sur- render which ended WWII. The event commemorated the service and sacrifice of Mansfield men and women who served in the Armed Forces during that great conflict. They bravely safeguarded our lives and liberties. The keynote speaker, Maj. Gen. John G. Couris, USA (Ret.), a veteran of WW B, noted that the veterans had discharged their responsibilities to their country honorably. Future generations should be taught rospon- sibility should they over need to protect this country. Other guests and speakers included Rep. Barbara Hyland, Rep. Kevin Poirier, elected and appointed Town officials, members of the Color Guard from VPW Post #3264, and Mansfield clergy. The ceremony was attended by surviving veterans of 1W' H, fami- lies, and friends. 1922 High School Youth Cadets - Equivalent to College ROTC a 37 Memorial Day - Junior Girl Scouts Honor Our Veterans MANSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Committee "Progress and Change" 1995 was another year of con - tinned progress and change for the School Committee and the Mansfield Public Schools. Jean Miller The Learning Leadership Team (LLT), the school business col- laborative between the Mansfield Public Schools and Motorola Corporation, continued their work on the long -range strategic plan for the school system. School. Mrs. Finnegan bas served as Interim Principal of the Jordan School. Mary Gemili was appointed as Assistant Principal of the Jordan Elementary School. Joel Antolini was hired as Vim Principal of the Mansfield High School. Mary Ann Morrissey, Principal of the Robinson Elementary School, re- signed to take a position in Hingham. Leo Sciamppa has been appointed the new Principal of the Robinson Elementary School. Mr. Sciamppa had previously been Assistant Principal at the Robinson School. Population growth continues to be our biggest challenge. Figures reported by NFSDEC projection were 3,690 students for 1995. Actual October 1, 1995, emollment is 3,672. The School Committee appreciated the support of the citizens of Mansfield, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Selectmen. Central School - Villa Street - 1907 39 Implementation of curriculum improvement continues under an established process to continually review, assess, and refine the curriculum. Our athletic programs at Mansfield High School are growing at a rapid rate. More students me participating on interscholastic teams. This growth has added depth to all of the programs. In the fall of 1995, all teams qualified for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association post- season toumaments. Of particular note was the outstanding performance of the vol- leyball team, which qualified for tournament play in season. Also, the girls soccer and field hockey teams qualified and made h m the South Sectional semi -final mundl Jean Miller was elected to the School Committee, replacing Jim Milliken. Emil Giordano was re- elected for another three year term to serve on the School Committee. Joanne "Scott"' Finnegan was hired as the Principal of the Jordan Elementary Superintendent of Schools Education, Our United Goal for Dfansfreld's Children" The 1994195 annual report to the members of the School Committee and the residents of Mansfield is as follows. Once again, we must recognize and appreciate the dedication each school committee member Dr. Donald L Nicoletti has given to the Mansfield Superintendent of Schools Public Schools especially for thew attendance at all regular, workshop, and negotiation meetings. 'lhe Town of Mansfield is fortunate to have people on the School Committee who are un- selfish and give freely of their time. The major issue that the School Committee continues to address is the increase of student enrollment. Over the past four (4) years, the school system has grown by 805 students. The comments and data that follow are a brief summary of the major aspects and activities that occurred during the 1994195 school year. Seventy-seven percent (77%) of the class of 1995 went on to higher education. The Superintendent was appointed to the Foundation Budget Review Committee by Governor Weld. • The Town of Mansfield voted a $23.8 building program for the school system that will bring the current buildings up to Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) compliance code and will put additions on the Robinson Elementary School, Qualters Middle School, and Mansfield High School. The Learning Leadership Team (ILT), our school business partnership, conducted focus groups with parents, teachers, and business representatives to gather information to deter- mine if the school system is meeting the needs of the com- munity. This information will be incorporated in the school systems strategic plan. Three systematic goals were identi- fied as a result of analyzing the data gathered from staff and parents. • Continued curriculum initiatives took place at the eleme - tary level such as whole language, Chicago math, and au- thentic assessment. • The school system grant/revenue income for the 1994195 school year was $637,816. • A new elementary progress report was implemented. This new progress report incorporates the Authentic Assessment techniques. • Curriculum initiatives continued in the areas of Social Studies, Technology, and HealthAVellness. • Installed $90,000 computer equipment at the Robinson Elementary School and the Qualters Middle School. • The LLT, working in conjunction with the Leadership Team, developed a vision and mission statement for the school system. Our vision for the school system is "Attainment of Excellence and our mission is to "... foster a stimulating The table below compares enrollment data, as of October 1, be- tween 1992193, 1993194, and 1994195 school years: The table below shows the gross operating budget and actual expenditures for the 1994 -95 school year. Gross Operating Budget and Actual Expenditures Total Gross Operating Budget $15,145,973.00 Actual Wages and Salaries 12,081,856.21 79.77% Actual Goods and Services 3,064,113.00 20.23% Actual Total Expenditures $15,145,96911 100.00% Unexpended Balance returned to Town General Fund $3.79 41 academic and social environment which enables each stu- dent to acquire the skill, knowledge, and confidence to achieve success as a productive and caring adult." The breakfast program was implemented at the Robinson, Jackson, and Jordan Elementary Schools. ParentLink was introduced, and well received, at Mansfield High School and Qualters Middle School. The JV Ice Hockey program was initiated at Mansfield High with support from the Ice Hockey Booster Club. Mansfield High School "Homets" Football team won the Division BI Superbowl. The golf, "new" volleyball, girls soccer, field hockey and boys soccer all went on to play in the State Championships. Mansfield High School, Park Row - 1905 Southeast Regional School District ` ocational Education - For a Fall and Prodactire Life" This past June the Southeastern Regional School District com- pleted its twenty- eighth year of operation. The school district is composed of eight towns and the City of Brockton. Southeastern offers six post secondary and twenty-four sec- ondary vocational - technical training programs. On October 1, 1994, there were 1,273 students enrolled in the school district. Mansfield's share of the $10,954,351 school district budget is $59,957. This is 4.32% of the district assessment and represents 55 students. James Morris, an air -conditioning and refrigeration student, won fist place in the Massachusetts Vocational Clubs of America state competition and was very successful in the na- tional competition held in Kansas City, Missouri. Kristen Baird and Katie Farnham, both cosmetology students, were also gold medal winners in the State V.I.C.A. competition. Other students have successfully competed in local V.I.C.A. competitions. Hiliary• Hamilton, Director of our Licensed Practical Nursing Program, was recently appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing by Governor William Weld. Debra Giampapa of Stoughton was selected as the Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nursing Student of the Year Federal grants were used to offset equipment and personnel costs. Vocational Education Carl Perkins funds were used to hive an adjustment counselor, vocational aides, teachers aides, discipline assistants and a new state -of- the -art frame straight- ening machine for our Auto Body program. 1992193 1993194 1994195 Preschool 22 46 60 K -8 Enrollment 2,362 2,518 2,684 9 -12 Enrollment 662 715 764 TOTAL 3,046 3,279 3,508 The table below shows the gross operating budget and actual expenditures for the 1994 -95 school year. Gross Operating Budget and Actual Expenditures Total Gross Operating Budget $15,145,973.00 Actual Wages and Salaries 12,081,856.21 79.77% Actual Goods and Services 3,064,113.00 20.23% Actual Total Expenditures $15,145,96911 100.00% Unexpended Balance returned to Town General Fund $3.79 41 academic and social environment which enables each stu- dent to acquire the skill, knowledge, and confidence to achieve success as a productive and caring adult." The breakfast program was implemented at the Robinson, Jackson, and Jordan Elementary Schools. ParentLink was introduced, and well received, at Mansfield High School and Qualters Middle School. The JV Ice Hockey program was initiated at Mansfield High with support from the Ice Hockey Booster Club. Mansfield High School "Homets" Football team won the Division BI Superbowl. The golf, "new" volleyball, girls soccer, field hockey and boys soccer all went on to play in the State Championships. Mansfield High School, Park Row - 1905 Southeast Regional School District ` ocational Education - For a Fall and Prodactire Life" This past June the Southeastern Regional School District com- pleted its twenty- eighth year of operation. The school district is composed of eight towns and the City of Brockton. Southeastern offers six post secondary and twenty-four sec- ondary vocational - technical training programs. On October 1, 1994, there were 1,273 students enrolled in the school district. Mansfield's share of the $10,954,351 school district budget is $59,957. This is 4.32% of the district assessment and represents 55 students. James Morris, an air -conditioning and refrigeration student, won fist place in the Massachusetts Vocational Clubs of America state competition and was very successful in the na- tional competition held in Kansas City, Missouri. Kristen Baird and Katie Farnham, both cosmetology students, were also gold medal winners in the State V.I.C.A. competition. Other students have successfully competed in local V.I.C.A. competitions. Hiliary• Hamilton, Director of our Licensed Practical Nursing Program, was recently appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing by Governor William Weld. Debra Giampapa of Stoughton was selected as the Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nursing Student of the Year Federal grants were used to offset equipment and personnel costs. Vocational Education Carl Perkins funds were used to hive an adjustment counselor, vocational aides, teachers aides, discipline assistants and a new state -of- the -art frame straight- ening machine for our Auto Body program. Special Education grant funds were used to hire special educa- fon teachers, educational aides, and a vocational special educa- tional aide to better assist our handicap students. Title I grant funds were used to assist disadvantaged and under-achieving academic and vocational students. The Greater Brockton Local School to Career Partnership Grant, which includes Southeastern Regional and ten other school districts, received a three year million dollar grant. This was the largest School to }york Grant awarded in Massachusetts. Mansfield's Student Community Projects included installing new baseball dugouts for the High School Athletic Department. our adult evening school courses continue to offer entry level trade skills and apprentice programs. Many new technology courses have been added during the past year, and Evening School participation hag greatly increased. Technology improvements include two new networked class- rooms that provide up-to -date software and hardware training for academic and vocational students. Additional laser discs, electronic microscopes, and computer - assisted curriculum ma- terials have been purchased to make training more effective and our graduates more employable. Special thanks to our volunteer Advisory Board members who assist us in recom- mending sup - plies, equipment and technology pumhases. The demand for Technical School graduates continues to be very strong and our annual placement rate exceeds 95,°0. Southeastern is appreciative for the cooperation and support ro- ceived from the residents of Mansfield. Mansfield Housing Authority "Afeeting the Housing Needs of Afansfreld Residents" The Mansfield Housing Authority is a state funded agency whose prime responsibility is to provide decent, safe, and sani- tary housing for low income residents in the community. The Authority office is located at 22 Bicentennial Court (telephone 339 - 6890). The office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 'the Authority consists of a Five Member Board, an Executive Director and six Staff Members. Four of the Commissioners are elected and one is appointed by the Governor of the State of Massachusetts. The members of the Board of Commissioners: 1st Row: 0) Alice M. Armstrong, Member Fiances Bmgga, Executive Director 2nd Row (1) William R. Debaggis, Treasurer, Arthur A. Remillard, Chaivnao, James T. Grady, Vice- Chairman Absent Charles A. Antonuttio, AssisM[' tea .- -Uovcmor'sAppointm BOARDS and CONMWEES Airport Commission "Afmrsfield hfuoieipal Airport is ymrrAirport -Come and Vtnt" 43 In 1995, the Airport Commission put the finishing touches on its reconstruction of the physical plant facility. Over the past several years, the Commission has installed security fencing around the airport perimeter, upgraded runway lighting, cocoa - stmcted the paved runway, reconstructed or rehabilitated taxi- way and apron areas, and installed a state -of -the -art above- ground fuel storageldispensing faeility.'Ms fueling facility re- placed the two 46 year old underground fuel tanks. These improvements were completed primarily with federal and state grants. Over $1 million dollars in improvements cost Mansfield only $8,000. The airport is home to chapters of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and the Experimental Aircraft Association MAA). The airport, in addition to being a teaching and recreational fac"'M is oil - lized heavily by men businesses. The Airport Manager esti- mates that 30 to 40% of airport use is business related. The Executive Director, Francene, Bragga, is employed by the Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the daily opera- tions of the Authority. The staff consists of three maintenance men, a senior accounting clerk, a receptionist and a leased hous- ing coordinator. There is also one maintenance position that, in addition to performing maintenance tasks on a thirty hour a week basis, inspects prospective Section 8 units. Elderly Housing - The Mansfield Housing Authority manages one hundred thirty -one units of elderly housing: Cedar Court with twenty-nine units, Park Court with forty-two units, and Bicentennial Court with sixty units. Family Housine -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 Alain Street. The home accommodates eight handicapped persons. The house is staffed by trained personnel who are affiliated with the Department of Mental Retardation. Although The Massachusetts Executive Office of Communities and Development 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 Federal funding for twenty five additional certificates of participation for eligible families. In 1995, all twenty-five certificates were distributed to families who qualified for a rental subsidy. To qualify, one must be within the income guidelines established by the federal government contingent upon family composition. The Section 8 Mobility Program has also grow %within the past year. TWo years ago, the program serviced sixty-nine families. Presently there are over one hundred families participztmg- Government Subsidy' Authority The Authority at the present lime requires no subsidy funds for daily operation, salaries. or utility costs from the state. There is a reserve account in the amount of $169,000. Whenever im- provements are required in order to provide the residents with safe and sanitary housing, funds from this account may be used. The state asks that at least $77,000 be kept in reserve at all times. For this reason, grants are sometimes requested for mod - emization funding for extremely costly projects such as new construction and rehabilitation of existing properties. Improvements The Board of Commissioners in the past two years has ap- proved the replacement of sixty refrigerators and stoves, the repair of asphalt walkways at Bicentennial and Cedar Courts, the purchase of a new truck, a new furnace, and the addition of a new chimney lining in a single family home on Dean Street. Also approved by the Commissioners were the installation of new windows in the ten homes m Eddy Strut, the correction of a dampness problem between walls at the 689 -1 complex I-at- ed on South Main Street and the installation of new heating units at the Bicentennial Community Room and offices of the Authority. In addition, the Commissioners approved the con- version to gas beat of ten homes on Eddy Street and the Hawthorne Court Complex. The purchase of a new washer and dryer was approved by the Board of Commissioners and in- stalled at Bicentennial Court to offer better service to the resi- dents. All of the above repairs and additions were accomplished by the utilization of reserve funds. After expenditures, the reserve funds amounted to $132,000 in 1993, $127,000 in 1994, and $169,000 in 1995. Other projects have been approved by the Commissioners and completed by the Authority with the assistance of state grouts. An updated fire alarm system and two back -up emergency lighting systems have been installed at Bicentennial and Park Courts. Acomplete refurbishment of a three bedroom home lo- cated on West Street has been accomplished. In 1993, the Authority received a grant in the amount of $26,000 of mod- ernization funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Communities and Development to refurbish the home on West Street. Of this amount, $10,000 of the Authority reserve fund in addition to $16,000 of grant funding were required. In 1994, the Board of Commissioners approved an application for, and received, a modernization grant for new siding at Hawthome Court. In December of 1995, the Authority was no- tified that work on this project will be in the planning stages in January of 1996 and, hopefully, the application of vinyl siding will commence by the summer of that year. The Mansfield Housing Authority received $125,540 in capital improvement bond funding for the abatement of lead paint and building repair work at the Mass 200 -1 complex located at Eddy Street. The scope of work will include new doors, bulkheads, and refurbishment of outside trim. 45 Built 1809 - The Blows CoPelann House - r.aaca .moo cri. Tavern - Comer of East and Ware Streets 1931- North Main Street, Mansfield - W.L. Steams & Sons To bring the office of the Authority into the 90s, the Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of computer equipment and programs, and systems have been developed and installed. The Section 8 federal program reserve funds and the state re- serve funds provided funding for this project. Finally, a complete management plan has been formulated and approved by the Board of Commissioners that includes a pro- curement plan, personnel policy, up -dated by -laws, a pet policy, a community room policy and many others. All of these poli- cies contribute to the efficient management of the Authority. Goals Looking to the future, the Board of Commissioners and staff of the Authority hope to be able to vinyl side Bicentennial Court, purchase new washers and dryers for Pak Court, complete the work scheduled for Eddy Street and Hawthorne Court, and of course, continue to provide quality housing for all eligible resi- dents of public housing in the Ton %of Mansfield. W. L. STEARNS. - Rows A"'Ig®ut end moltlwtwo HEADQUAA'L`PvCtd Von All the current Daily and weekly Papers, hlagaaines, Blank Books, writing Paper to talk or by the no.. A General Lint of Goals carried by First Class Nenv Agent, IF WE 00 NOT HAVE WHAT YOU WANT, PLEASE ORDER, NORTH MAIN ST., MANSFIELD, - - MASS. Advertisement - 1891 - Mansfield - ATown Directory Mansfield Cultural Council (Arts Lotter3l) "Mansfield Cultural Council... Snpporbng Crdhual Growth in the Cononanity„ Members: Suzanne V. Shaver (Chairperson), Dawn Mart in (Treasurer), Marilyn Healey (Secretary), Jacqueline Babcock, Carole Duclos, Joan Fabian, and Margo Lemieux Background The Mansfield Cultural Council is a local subsidiary of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Massachusetts Council was formed in 1990 when the Massachusetts Arts Lottery Council and the Massachusetts Council on Arts and Humanities merged. The purpose of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is to "pro- mote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, hu- manities, and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our coipmunities." The state council is funded by the Megabucks game conducted 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 regrants funds to local individuals and organizations. The money allocated to the Town is determined by the state's Local Aid formula which is based on property values and population. Local grants may only be used to support programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences (sciences that connect di- rectly to our lives). Programs must benefit the public. New pro- grams were partially financed: Mansfield Elementary Schools for students to attend a performance of 'The. Nutcracker' ($900), Jackson Elementary School for an in- school workshop and demonstration by authovillustrator Jerry Pullout ($350), Jordan School ($300) for 1, Too, am American", a celebration of African Americans, the Mansfield kindergarten classes ($300) for Marcia Estabrook as Mother Goose, and Qualters Middle School ($450) for compilation of a booklet describing the history of Mansfield Schools. The Mansfield Pak and Recreation Department received $500 towards the Cemetery Restoration Project and the Mansfield Public Library was al- lotted $200 towards a 'Tam off the TV" program. SMARTS Collaborative was granted $50 towards the Touring Art Exhibit and $100 for the Wind Symphony. The Un- Common Theatre Company received $400 for its performance of "Play Alice". Packard Mill - 1850 - Site of the Present Town Hall 47 jests are encouraged as well as those that serve many people and promote community involvement. 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 completion being October 15. Approved applications are sent to the Massachusetts Council by December 15 and state approval is made in March. Recipients are provided funding on a reim- bursement basis. Concerts on the Common - the john Ancnaers mouy Local Meetings The Mansfield Cultural Council's funding meeting for fiscal year 1995 was held on November 7, 1994. The total allocation from the state was $5,377 and grant requests totaled $18,903. Many quality applications were considered. The following pro- jects received support: Mansfield Music and Arts Society for a concert series ($300), Mansfield Music and Arts Society for a Student Scholarship Showcase (5300), and Mansfield Chum, Society ($300) for a Spring Concert. The following school pro- The Attleboro Museum received $200, the Fuller Museum of Art received $200 and the Children's Museum of Easton re- ceived $150 for programs and exhibits. Versa Care of Attleboro was granted 5200 towards "Seniors Celebrating Creativity", The Neponsel Choral Society was given $200 towards their concert season, and Actor's Collaborative received $100 in funding for performances to be held at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro. The Cultural Council met in January and Much to review per- tinent issues and plan for the community input meeting held in May. On May 1, the Council sponsored a community input "May Day Celebration" at the Qualters Aliddle School Library to which members of the community were invited. The public was encouraged to attend to provide the Council with informa- tion about the cultural needs and desires of the community. At the meeting, Cultural Council members were introduced and in- formation about the funding process was made available. A guided tour of the SMARTS touring art exhibit was given, and presentations were made by the Mansfield Music and Arts Society and the Recreation Department's Cemetery Restoration Project representative. Homemade refreshments were served. The community input meeting will be an annual event. Current goals of the Mansfield Cultural Council include in- creasing community awareness of the availability of funds in order to encourage the establishment and growth of local cul- tural programs and projects. For information about membership in the council or funding el- igibility contact Chairperson Suzanne V. Shaver at 339 -5501 or write to the Mansfield Cultural Council, Town Hall, 50 Rest Street, Mansfield, MA 02048. H. L. Hodges Store - North Main Street - 1850 Historical Commission 'rpocnmenfing and Preserving Our Past" The first building in Mansfield to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places was listed in June. It is tie Soldiers' Memorial Library (built in 1901), an example of High Victorian architecture, that was designed by Peabody and Stearns. Memorial Hall, as it is also known, occupies a site at the center Of the To \M's planned new municipal complex. Therefore, the Historical Commission, witch sponsored the building's nomi- nation, spent much of its time engaged in various aspects of this project. It reviewed the new Town Hall designs (without the au- thority to approve them), consulted with the Municipal Building Committee and preservationists to ensure that Memorial mHa C stonework and statues would not be damaged during ton, and studirof the War Street Plans to castmct a pathway Municipal Building Committee Accepting the Challenge" The Municipal Building Committee (AMC) had a very active year in 1995. As it is charged with planning, constructing, and initially equipping municipal buildings in Town, the continued growth of the community has placed several projects before the Committee. The MBC is currently made up of construction, fa- cilities' management, and engineering professionals who com- bine to provide valuable experience and the necessary know -how to accomplish and implement the municipal facili- ties that residents want. Members of the MBC - (1) Bill Antoine, Larry Carpenter, Steve MacCaffrie, Dave Young, Chairman When the townspeople voted to support the full capital program in 1994, the MBC was given the direction to move forward on seven capital projects including: The $2 OW given to the Commission at Towm Meeting was used to continue the restoration of gravestones in the Rest Street Cemetery, and Commission members finished their doc- umen- tation of the Sweet Cemetery. In June, the Commission received a $2,000 scholar-in- residence grant from the Bay State Historical League for a study of the Fisher - Richardson House. It hired Claire Dempsey, a social and ambitectmal historian, to research the property and the families who lived there. She began her work in September and will provide the Commission with enough information to nominate the house for the National Register. The Commission is work- ing with the Mansfield Historical Society to make Dempsey's research available to the public, a principal objective of the grants program. As in previous years, Mansfield residents and Town depart- ments sought the advice of the Commission on various projects ranging from comstmetion in Fast Mansfield to the Williams Street Bridge. Communication between the Commission and Town Boards and Committees continues to strengthen. 49 Mansfield Garden Club - Continuing Cemetery Beautification Renovations and additions to the Robinson Elementary School, Qualters Middle School, and Mansfield High School; The transformation of the former Park Row School into a new Town Hall; The conversion of the existing Town Hall into a modem police facility; Renovations to the Central Fire Station; Construction of a new twee -bay fire facility in West Mansfield. For the school projects, the AB3C procured an architectural firm and proceeded on a very tight schedule in order to submit school plans to the State Building Assistance Bureau (SHAH) by the June 1, 1995 deadline. These plans received approval on July 30, 1995. Construction will begin once funding through the state legislature is obtained. For the municipal projects, the MBC procured another architec- tural firm to design these four components. As the Town likes to lead by example, choosing the site of the former Park Row school building was a clear message to the community that the Town believes in the preservation of the "downtown" area. A connector between the Park Row building and Memorial Hall will provide access for our residents, customers, and employees who may have physical challenges. It will also create a '%lunicipal Complex' where a resident could conduct their mu- nicipal and school business at one stop. The expansion of the Police Department into the present town hall building will fur- ther enhance the image of the center for municipal services. The Fire Department and Mansfield Emergency Management Agency OvMIA, formerly Civil Defense) will occupy the Central Station on North Main Street. A donation of land on Plymouth Street in the Industrial Park provided the location for the construction of a new Rest Mansfield Fire Station. In addition in the capital projects, the h1BC is still responsible for overseeing structural changes to our municipal buildings. Often a professional opinion has been sought by other depart- ments when implementing changes or making revisions to ex- isting municipal facilities. The Committee has prepared for close -out of the Jordan7Jackson Elementary School Project. The Committee successfully negotiated with thecontractor on the completion of the soccer field and has resolved the heating system issues. 1995 proved to be an extremely busy year for the Committee. Looking back, the MBC has accepted the challenge set fords by the townspeople and have taken a leadership role in planning, designing, and implementing the Capital Plan. They look for- ward to ground breaking and the upcoming construction season. Towrt Clerk "Records, Reports, Information, Elections, Census, Licensing" Office hours for the Town Clerk and Town Hall offices are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from B:OOam to 4:00pm, Wednesday from 8:OOam to 8:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. Paine School office hours remain 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. The following reports for the Town elections and Town Meetings show a small portion of the functions this office con- ducts for the residents of Mansfield. - ANNUALTOWN ELECTION MARCH 20,1995 The following is a tabulation of voters for all five precinctr for the March 20, 1995 Annual Town Election. SCHOOL COMMITT'E 3 YEAR Blanks 281 277 PRECINCTS 221 245 1314 One Two Three Four Five Thud SELECTMEN George A- Drains 157 172 176 115 101 Blanks 253 225 251 181 183 1093 Amos bL Robinson 293 291 356 226 191 1357 Frank Colella 251 292 284 178 282 1287 Wiltam G Madan 309 288 291 241 158 1287 TOTALS 1106 1096 1182 826 814 5024 SCHOOL COMMITT'E 3 YEAR Blanks 281 277 296 221 245 1314 Emil R Giordano 364 316 379 285 249 1593 George A- Drains 157 172 176 115 101 721 Jean Miller 304 331 331 205 219 1390 TOTALS 1106 1096 1182 826 814 5024 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1 YEAR 393 437 311 282 Blanks 183 184 186 137 144 826 Andmallficheli 370 361 402 276 263 1675 TOTALS 553 548 591 413 407 2512 HOUSINGAIITHORITI' Blanks 161 165 167 129 113 732 William Debaggis 392 383 424 284 294 1777 TOTALS 553 548 591 413 407 2512 MODERATOR 222 254 181 180 1090 Amos M. Robinson Blanks 154 155 154 102 125 684 Robert Saquet 339 393 437 311 282 1822 TOTALS 553 548 591 413 407 2512 This office is in charge of every facet of elections including voter registration, preparation of ballots, voting lists and the general conduct of elections. Absentee ballots are available three weeks before each election. Call for specific information. 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 encourage you to call and order you certificates first. The vital statistics report at the end of this report shows a summary of events occurring over the last ten years, 1985 through 1995. TheTcwm Clerk's Office serves as the central information point in Town Hall, making referrals to other department when nec- essary. Our goal is to provide prompt, courteous and efficient assistance to all. 51 1915 - high Street Bridge Over the Rumford River ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 3,1995 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. As there was not a quorum pre- sent a motion was made to adjourn the mceting to Monday, April 10, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Auditorium, Fast Samt, Mansfield, Mass - achusetts.It was so voted. RECOUNT - SELECTMENS'RACE The following is a tabulation ofthe voters forthe office of theBoard ofSe- lecmien recount held on April 6, 1995. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 The second session of the Annual Town Mce6ng was called to order by Moderator Robert Saquet at 8:00 P.M with a quorum present and voting. The total number of voters attending the session was 228. There were 22 quests present Moderator Saquet asked for a vote to allow the following to speak as nec- essary during the meeting. Lawrence Gallagher, Town Accountant; Robert Mangiara n; Than Coun- cel; Gale Farrugia, Council On Aging Drecta; Scott Lade, Health Agent; Daniel Clifford, D.P.W. Director, Beach thicket, W.P.CP. Operations Manager Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner; Robert Gores, Business Manager, Robert Swanson, Town Engineer John Lash, Electric Department Manager, Shaw Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Gerald Scherma, Veterans Agent; Steven Driscoll, Prin- PRECINCTS One Too Three Few Fire Told SELECTMEN — Blanks 253 222 254 181 180 1090 Amos M. Robinson 293 292 356 226 191 1358 Frank Collela 251 294 284 178 283 1290 Wdlfam C. Madan 309 288 290 241 160 1288 TOTALS 1106 1096 1184 826 814 5026 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 The second session of the Annual Town Mce6ng was called to order by Moderator Robert Saquet at 8:00 P.M with a quorum present and voting. The total number of voters attending the session was 228. There were 22 quests present Moderator Saquet asked for a vote to allow the following to speak as nec- essary during the meeting. Lawrence Gallagher, Town Accountant; Robert Mangiara n; Than Coun- cel; Gale Farrugia, Council On Aging Drecta; Scott Lade, Health Agent; Daniel Clifford, D.P.W. Director, Beach thicket, W.P.CP. Operations Manager Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner; Robert Gores, Business Manager, Robert Swanson, Town Engineer John Lash, Electric Department Manager, Shaw Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Gerald Scherma, Veterans Agent; Steven Driscoll, Prin- cipal, Qualters ABddle School; Soame Finnegan. Interim Principal Jadan V,'astewater Opemtions 286,659 486,952 Elementary; Robed Gurek, Business Manager, Bernard Jackson, Director Electric Department 17,702976 of Buildings and Gonads; Mary Ann Nbmissey, prim"Pal, Robinson Ele- Total memory School; Dr. Karin Randolph, Director, Pupil Personnel Services; Total 1,868,759 Edward Rosa, Principal, AlansSeld high School; Joseph Rosenberg, Prm- GENERAL GOVERNMENT cipal, Jackson Elementary School. Selectmen 3,214 The motion passed on a majority slow of hands vole. personal Services Other Expeme The Special Town Afceting ,heduled far April 10, 1995 was called to Other Expanses 82,975 82,975 0 order. Amolion Was made to postpone action on tic Special Town Alert- �a�O°0ay _ 82976 ing until after Article 33 of tbe Annual Town Meeting. Total 38,H4 Alotion carried on a show of hands vote. Team Manager The Annual Toxn Meeting was the° called m order. Personal Services 184,748 39,10D Public Buildings Other a penses 0 ARTICI E 2 -tole C Capital Outlay ,total 223,848 Move the Town vole that the income from the sale of electricity to private Town Accountant Other Expenses consumers or for electricity supplied to municipal buildings m for manic- ipal power and strullights, together with receipts from jobbing accounts. Penomal Services 79,738 20.025 be appropriated for the Municipal Electric Department, the whole or any Other Experou 0 part W be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Electric Department Capital Outlay 99,763 under the direction and control ofthe Board of Selectmen, for expenses of Total the Department for FY1996. Voted favorabiy- Majority vote- Show of Hands Assessors 93,909 Boards and Committees peal Services 56,255 ARTICLE 3 - Vote Other Expermt Capital Outlay 900 Move the Town vote to appropriate $17,702,976 to defray the expenses of Total 151,064 the Town departments, as lumber described in a document entitled `Town Budget 1995- 1996," for the ensuing twelve month Treasurer /Collector 178,263 ofMamBeld Municipal period beginning July 1, 1995, as follows: Personal Senices 59,350 18,195 Other Expenses 0 RaisefmmTaxation 16,559,089 Capital Outlay Total 237,613 Transfer from Available Punds Total 20,345 wetlands Protection Act 0, 100,000 Town Clerk Ambulance Fees 244,646 Personal Services 77,889 9,'ater Operations Other Expenses Other Expeflun 23,876 Other Expenses 149,400 Total 101,765 Capital Outlay 96400 Total 1,868,759 Data Processing Personal Ser rioe 3,214 Fire Other Expeme 34,900 Personal Services 1,388,318 Capital Outlay 0 Other Expevses 135,760 Total 38,H4 Capital Outlay 19800 Total 1,543,878 Public Buildings Personal Services 5,565 Emergency Medical Senices Other Expenses 195,990 Personal Services 57,E Capital Outlay 0 Other Expenses 93,194 Total 201,555 Capital Outlay 5000 Total 105,194 Boards and Committees Personal Services 50 Emergency Managemeat Other Expemes 5,325 Personal Services 1,200 Capita Outlay 0 Other Expenses 18,195 Total 5,325 Capital Outlay 950 Total 20,345 Municipal Building it lding Comtee Personal Services 13,590 Building Inspections Other Expenses 1,100 Personal Services - 193,697 Capital Outlay 13 Other Expenses 13,033 Total 16,050 Capital Outlay 0 Total 206,730 Airport Commission Personal Services 2,500 PUBLIC SAFETY TOTAL 3,744906 Other Expemes 6� Total 8,500 PUBLIC WORKS 9E- NERAL GOA'ERNTAI&NT TOTAL 166,573 Highway Personal Services 413,614 PUBLICSAFETY Other Expenses 307,148 Capital Outlay 3500 Police Total 724,262 Personal Services 1,622,959 53 Other Expenses 400 ARTICLE 4 -8 t 4,831,286 3,400 Wind" Maintenance 74,360 penes of the Mansfield Public School System for Ore coming 12 -month Personal Services H3,778 C )LNI(1NITYDEVELOP\1ENT OWer&xpeoses Other Expenses Capital 0-0-Y 2 188,140 Plaunerg Department 78,592 Total Personal Services 2530 Social Services Other Expenses 0 1,lotor Pool 74706 Capital Outlay 81,122 Personal Services 12,755 Total ARTICLE 5 - Vote Other F peases Capital Outlay 0 85,461 conservation Commission 45,968 Total the expenses of the Southeastern Regional School District for the Ensuing Personal Services 2.M ncelve month period beginning July 1. 1995 - Otlrer Expenses 48,218 Refuse/Recycling 9,880 Total Personal Services Personal Services 753,300 Zoning BozrdofAppeals 5,000 Other Eaperrses Capital Outlay 0 763,180 Personal Services 400 Total cnberExpenses 5,400 755,722 Plant Depreciation Trust to defray costs for a Sludge Disposal Study and Total Engineering Personal Services; 60,751 5,890 $eylhDeparfineut 58,055 OtherExpease5 0 Personal Services 20,517 Capital Outlay - 66,641 Other Evpeosc 0 Total Town Insurance Capital Outlay 78,572 Debt Principle 1,340,00 Total Debtluterest Water Operations 477,758 N°PTOTAL 213,12 Personal Services 453,070 CfllfAi[INfI amended. Other Expenses 30•000 RFSOLRiCFS Sated favorably- hfajmity vote - Show of Hands Capital Outlay 348,686 HUMAN Detat 243,292 Internal Services 1,552,806 Park &Recreation 104,429 Total Personal Services 39,285 Other Expenses MW Wadevnter Operations 570,249 Capital Outlay 145,714 Personal Services 590,790 Total Other Ecpeases 17,434 Capital Outlay U5.305 Right to Know 3,0M internal Services 1,453,778 Personal Services Total ., .. Other Expenses 400 ARTICLE 4 -8 t Total 3,400 hf ove the Town vote to raise and appropriate $16,590,278 to defray the ex- Council on Aging penes of the Mansfield Public School System for Ore coming 12 -month Personal Services 129,542 period beginning July 1, 1995 as follows: OWer&xpeoses 54505 Total 184,047 Salaries $13,157,220 Goods&Services 3433058 Social Services Total $16,590,278 Personal Services 19,626 Voted favorably - Majority vote -Show of Hands 01hcrExpeases 7,850 Total 27,476 ARTICLE 5 - Vote teleran Services M sum of the Town vote to raise and appropriate the su of$59.957 to defray Personal Services 27,385 the expenses of the Southeastern Regional School District for the Ensuing Other Expenses 24550 51,935 ncelve month period beginning July 1. 1995 Total Library Voted Favorably - Majority vote -Show of hands Personal Services 213,100 Other Expenses 130.050 ARTICLE 6 -Sole Total 343,150 Move the Tonv vote to treasfer $25,000 from the Wastewater Treament fRIAIAN RESOURCES TOTAL 755,722 Plant Depreciation Trust to defray costs for a Sludge Disposal Study and a Sludge Compost Screen_ Reserve Fund 100,000 Revaluation Reserve 34,000 Voted Favorably - Majority vote -Show of hands INSURANCE ARTICLE 7 -Sate Employee Benefits 3,527,03 Town Insurance 395.000 Move the Town vote to appropriate $1,105,000 to consumer a new 20" Debt Principle 1,340,00 water main from the Foolish HflI Reservoir to North Main Street and to Debtluterest 159211 meet Us appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is Total 6,854,195 authorized to borrow $1,105,000 under MGL Chapter 44, Section 8(6) as TOTAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET' 17,702976 amended. Y 3ote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator -Show of hands Sated favorably- hfajmity vote - Show of Hands 55 RTICLE 8 - YOU hfove the Than Note to appropriate $180,000 for small Servec exteren003 on the streetsshown belowand f purtomeetUsappropiationtheTrea- surer, with approval of the Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $115,000 Under NIGL Chapter 44 Section 8(6) as amended, and charge betemonta for this $115,000, and to transfer $65,000 from the Leak Detecfion Rescrv2 to the Small Sewer Extension Rcs e. Park Avenue $111000 Dean Street 34•0DO Monaw,Moonan Streets 90•000 North Main Street 22DOO TOW 180,E We declared unanimously in favor by Moderator- Show of hands ARTICLE 9 - Note Rfove the Town vote to appropriate and transfer form other financial sources $150,000 for various Capita Improvements Projects as follows: F. Department Pumper (1) $58,440 (fare. -year le— Amrchase) Fire Department Pick Up Track (1) 25,ODO School Department Equipment 20,E (SPED Vehicles- LeOae/Purchase) Highway Department 30,1k)0 One -Ton Dump Truck (1) Plymouth Street Project 16,560 TOW $1501000 Voted Favorably - Majority vote- Show of Hands ARTICLE 10 - Pole move the Town vote to authorize the Board of Seleehnen to, on behalf of the Tram, accluhe by gift, purchase, Of clumeut domain the real estate in Poled Favorably -Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to establish arevolving attoun[ under Chapter 44, Section 53E 12 to fund the salaries and expenses related to the Mans- field Frre Deferment's certified halzdous materials techtcian(s), to m- ceive funds from the Southeastern Massachusetts Fre Chiefs Hazardous Materials Committee and otherov"able sources fo larandousmaterialst- cidents attended by the Apartment's hazardous materials technidan(s) and to authorize the Department to expend up to $10,000 from such account during any fiscal year, a take any other action in elation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 13 -Note Withdrawnby Board of Selectmen Chairman DianneRoyle ARTICLE I4 To serif the Than will vote to authorize the Mansfield School Committee, order the provisions of Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to continue the Spe- cial Education Revolving Account in the amount of $50,000, fa the purpose of defraying the cost of various Special Eduction activities, or take any action in ralatior tbereto- SPONSOR Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 14 -y t Voted favorably - Majority vote Slow of bands ARTICLE 15 - Vat Move the Town Note to authorize the hlausfield School Committee, under the provisions ofChapter275 oftheActs of 1990, t start a Student Fees Re- volving Accomn of up to $10,000, for the purpose of dap a}ing the cost of various stud an fees. Noted favorably - Majority vote Show of hands fee simple which will necessary to replace the Williams Street Bridge, which land is shown on plans entifled:'?Ian and Prufl ON51fiems Street B'd " in the Town of Mansfield, Bristol County, dated March 15, 1995, prepared by Grater, Inc; of Boston, Ma for the Commonwealth of Mass - nehosetts ILghway Department and described as follows: R Cne' Mao Ave. Madan[ A .te Area 100db to 100+35 st 6drepx 3S]mg 110+35 to 101+60 5116 9 d p x 1 101+6010103+60 5// 15' dap x 1W I., 100+25 to 101+62 Yl6 4' p x 13T bag 109+85 to 110 +55 2f19 13' deep x "IOWg Noted favoably on a standing vote count 111 in favor- 5 opposed Reconsideration failed ARTICLE U - Pote _ Move the Town vote to resctd the borrowing authority on unnecessary balances as follows: Jordan- Jackson Elementary School J4iwlruu Sewer Interceptor project $1,116, Noted favorably - hfajority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 12 - Yete Move that the Town vote to transfer $300,00 from the Wastewater Depre- ciation Tmst Fond for the reconstruction and repair of sewer lines to reduce the infiltration of groundwater and storm eater into the sewer pipes and to reduce the cost of bourne, at the Watoomer treatment plant and increase available capacity at the plant ARTICLE 16 To sce if the Town wiR vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from avail- able funds necessary to defay the costs ofaata of property in the amount of $40,ODO, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Mamfield School Committee ARTICLE 16 - Pole Withdrawn by School Commitce Chairman Linda Chihou ARTICLE 17 - Vote Move the Town vote to amhadre the Mansfield School Committee, under the provisions of Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to continue to Trans- portation Revelving Account in the Ar react of $145,00D for the purpose of defraying the cost of various pupil uanspormdur activities. Noted fmrombly - Majority vote - Show ofhands ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote m raise and appropriate funds necessary w defray the vests of providing for regular transportation of students to and from school over and above that specifically required under the law of the Commonwealth, a take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 18 -vote Withdrawn by School Committee, Chairman Linda Chinon ARTICLE 19 To see ifTmva will vme to Oise and appropriate atransfer from available funds a sum of money as necessary to defray the costs ofcapiW improve- + ments, a take any action in relation thereto- 57 SPONSOR Afansfield School Committee ARTICLE 19 - Tote Withdrawn by School Committee Chairman Linda Chilwa ABUCLE 20 To sea if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a hansfer from ON' a6- able funds the soon of $12,500 for a Household Hazardous Waste CuBec- fion, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Health ARTICLE 20 -Vote Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,500 fa a Household Harardous Waste Collection. IBted Favorably- Majority\6te, -Show of hand ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Overly Reserve a sum of money to offset the Overlay Deficit incurred for FY1992, or take any .firm in relation thereto. SPONSOR Board of Assessors ARTICLE 21- Yale Withdmwnby Selectmen Chairman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 22 - Yale Move the Town vote to accept AIGL Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts real estate tax exemption Of fifty pm m, (50 %) on Clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37AAIC of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. Voted Favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 24 - Vote Alove far, Town vote to authorise the Board of SelaKmen to sell the West Alansfield Fue Station at 22 Otis Street m fair market value, according to ASGL, Chapter 30B. Vaed favorably - Majority vote -Show of hands Retonsidearior failed ARTICLE 25 To see if the Term will vote to authorise the Board of Selectmen to sell to Mystic Club on Balcom Street at fair market value, according to AIGI., Chapter 30B. or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Boardof Selectmen ARTICLE 25 -lute IYthdmwn by Selectmen Charman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 26 To see if flue Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the John Berry School at 40 Balcom Soccer at fair market value, according to MGL, Chapter 30B, a take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board ofSelemmen ARTICLE 26 - Vote Withdrawn by Selectm Chairman Dianne Boyle ARTICLE 27 To see if the Town will vote to author -re the Board ofSelectren to transfer and convey the Towns right and interest, at fair market value, according to ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will vote to acquire by purchase or eminent domain a 196,020 square foot parcel of land shown as Assessor's Map 38, Lot 216, also shown as Lot 3 on a plan by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc. dated November 2, 1992, revised Februay 3, 1993, rued 'Tim of Land ownedby Ralph Seifert,, more specifically described as follows: A parcel of land on the northerly side of Old Maple Street in said begin- ning at the oumduasterly comer of said parxl at a point on the northerly sideline of Old Afaple Street; Thence running 57740 -55W 32.18' along the northerly sideline of Old Afaple Street; Thence moving 57649 -1900 108.86' along the northerly sideline of Old Maple Street; Theme running N0949 -19W 135.00' by land WF Russell; Theme running N61- 18 -38E 148.94' by land NIP Sous; Theme running N00 -0145B 58.70' by land NIP Soum;Theme running in a NoMweSterly direction 190' +1- by the westedy line of Copeland Road (so called)- Thence running NIX-41 -28W 10.00' by land NIP Arnold; Thence rurm ftg 586 -33- 3200158.74' by land MFArnold; Thence running N06- 10-27V 20'14- to the high water lice of Beaumont', Pond; Theme craning easterly, northerly, northwesterly, oo fmotedy, southeasterly and easterly 700'44- by she high water lire of Beaumont's Pond; Theme running 544-06-492460' + / -by land NIP Land 1.. Then. raring S60-09- 1100124.64' by land NIP Grady, Thence cra- ning 562 -05 -1100 250.59' by land NIP Grady; Thence running 507-45 - 15E 47.50' by land MF Gmdy; T hence mnning S 19- 35 -15B 48.00' by land NIP Grad)' Theme naming S00 -1O45W 42.10' by land N!F Grady; Theme mooing SO4- 57 -15E 50.00' by land NIF Goody; Theme running 501 -29 -152 33.00' by Ind NIP Gmdy, Thence mooing 505 -29A5W 75.90' by land N/F Gordy; Thence moving SO6 -2145W 44.80' by land NIF Grady to the polar of IsM nnmg And to see if the Town will vote to acquire by purchase or eminent domain the center rights to Beaumont'$ Pond and North Factory Pond for to purposes of preser"ng and protect- ing the public Water supply. or take any ration in relation thereto. 59 SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARUCLE23 -V Witdmwnby Selectmen Chairman Dianne Royle AIM, Chapter 30B, in four residential lots loafed on North White Pine Lane within the Bakmr Ridge Estates subdivision and shown oaA$sessm's Map No. 3 as Lot Numbers 98, 406, 407, and 408 and am shown on a plan of land for Nicholas C. Hams dated September 15,1989 by Hutchins -Tmw- bridgeAcsneiates, Inc. Said lots are more spec fically described as follows: Lotl Begimhingatthe Somhwestromerofsaid lotona Nonbedy side of North White Pine Lane. Thence running N0140' -11" W 156.65', Theme running N85- 53' -11" E 254.23', Thence running S01- 36'49" E 174.59', Thence running SSS- 23'42" W 211.041, Thence running clak- wise by a curve with a radius of 137.79' for a length of 43.39; tben point of beginning said last two courses are by the Northerly sideline of North White Pine Lace. Said lot containing 42,819 square feet Lot 2 Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot on the Northerly side of North'AWw pine Lace. Theme running N01- 36-19" W 174.59', Thence running N85- 53' -11" E 160.27', Thence turning 512- 28'40" E 184.92', Thence running S88 - 23'42" W 195.00', along the Northedy side of North White Pine Lane to the point of beginning. Said lot containing 31,684 square feel Lot 3 Beginning at a point on the Southerly side of North White Pine Lace said paint being the Northwest comer of the lot. Thence running canatemlockwise on a curse having a radius of 187.79' fa a length of 43.03'along the Southerly sideline of North White Pine Lane, Therm Or - ning N88- 23'42" E 250.64' along the Southerly sideline of North tallow Pine Lace, Thence running S01- 36'49" E 179.55', Theme running 588- 58'-57" W 293.17', Thence running N01AW -11" W 181.46' to the point of begvmhng. Said lot containing 52,280 square feet Lot 4 Beginning at a point on the Southerly side of North White Pine fare said point being the Northwest comer of the lot Thence running NBS- 23'42" E 165.00', Theme running 512- 28'43" E 184.92', Thence running S88- 58' -57" W 199.89', Thence running N01- 36' -19" W 179.55' to the point ofbeginning. Said lot containing 32,926 square feet Said deed ofeonveyance is subject to and with the benefit ofeasemeants, resections, covenants, agreements, and resenaton of record, if any, insofar as the same may be in force and applicable. In addition, said lots shelf be more Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Bolcom Ridge Estates, dated April 10, 1986, andrecorded at thoBrist d CmMty Registry of Deeds Book2969 Page 80, ., take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Board of Selectmen - ARTICLE 27 - Vote Withdrawn by Selectmen Chairman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 28 - Vote Move due TmO vote to amend the General By -Laws of the TOWe ofhlans- field as follows: Add anew Section DC to Chapter Five, "Streets and Sidewalks" as follows Se,fiamIX : No person or company shall violate the provisions Ofthelbwm of Mansfield Dodulayers' License and Regulations. And to add a new fine to ApPendix- Fufmccount, Chapter 6 of the Gener- al By -Laws as follows: Chapter Enf PE e — Fine 5 -IX DPWDirector, Tows Engineer, $2501day Assistant Town Engineer Voted Favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands Reconsideration failed blot or was made and favorably voted m adjoum the meeting to Monday April 24, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. in the Mansfield High School Auditorium. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.bt. APRIL24,1995 The third sessionofthe Annual TOwn Tfectingwas called to older at7:45 P.M. by Afodemtor Robert H Soper with a promor present and voting. ARITCLE 30 To see if the Town will vote to emend Section 4.3.3 Applicability of the Aansfu ld Zoning By -Law by adding a seemrd send irce, or read: 43.3 Applicability: A. The requirements of this Section 4.3 shall applyto any new struc. one which requires ten (10) or more parking spaces, and to any major alteration, or change of use of an existing structure which requires the addition of ten (10) or more parking spaces. The re. quirements of this section shall also apply to all commercial Parking lots and parking facilities as defined to Section 3.5.20 of this by -law. Notwithstanding the above statement, all development in the Business 1 m Business 2 districts shall be exempt from these re- quhearents. or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Planning BOard ARTICLE 30 - V t Article 30 failed Standing vote count 87 in favor 47 opposed 2/3 required - Reconsideration Failed ARTICLE 31 To we if the Town will vote to amend Section 1.5.17a Lot liRdth of the Mansfield Zoning By -law, by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following, to read: 1.5.17a Lot Width: Themiaimumofany lotshall beno less than the minimum lot frontage dimension as provided in Section 4.2 for a distance x 61 Them were 241 voters checked in to the meeting. There were also 11 goests present. The total number of voters attending the session was 241. ARTICLE 29 To see if the Town will vote amend the hi field Zoning By -Law to create a new commuter palling overlay zone by amending Section 2.0 Districts, Paragraph 2.1 by adding" "T' and by adding Section 2.2 Boundaries, Paragraph 2.2.6 Vpo7?, and so designated on a map titled'CPOZ" and made part of this zoning by -law by reference. And to see if the Town will vote to amend Schedule of Principal Uses, Paragraph 3.5 by adding a new use, 3.5.25, Commuter Parting Facility. SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL USE REGULATIONS Resductiall Districts Bust Districts Industrial Districts 123RD 123 123ASPA 3.5.25CPOZ NNNN YYN NNYNY And to see if the Tows will vote to amend Section 4.3 Landscaping and Screening. Paragraph 4.3.3 Applicability to adding the following: Spec'L ically exempt fmm these standards are 3.5.25 Commuter Parking Facili- ties. And to see if the Team will vote to amend Section 4AA Align Standards and Special Conditions by adding a new, paragraph 4-4.4. Ile, Commuter parking Fac itfies exemption. AB commuter parking facilities proposed for the Commuter Parting Overlay Zone are exempt fmm all provisions of Section 44.4 Design Standards and Special Conditions, or take any action inrelation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Seleehmen ARTICLE 29 - Vote Withdrawn by Selo men Chaim. Dianne Boyle equal to the required minimumfmvtage setback as provided in Section 4.2, at a 90 degree angle, ♦/- 20 degrees, from the front of the la as described herein., or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Planning Board ARTICLE 31- Vote - Withdrawn by Planning Board Chairman Thomas French ARTICLE 32 To see if the Town will vae to amend Section 4.8 RaterbodyProtection of the Mansfield Zoning By -Law by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following, to read 4.8 lVaterbody Protection 4.8.1 Purpose. This section is intended to protect and preserve the areas along existingrivers, streams, brooks, ponds, and lakes fmm adverse development; to protect the community against costs which may be in- curred by the detrimental or unsuitable use of the areas along existing rivers, streams. brooks, ponds, and lakes; m protect persons and property against the hazards of flood water inundation by mining the continuation of the natural flow patterns of wedands and waterbodies; and, to coniove natural conditions, wildlife, open space, and the amenities of the town. 4.8.2 ApptrabBtty. a Along the Wading River, Cl u e River, Rumford River (south of Spring Street to the Notion town line), mad dodges Brook (south of School Street to the Norton town line), construction ofpdmary 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 steams, and around all lakes and ponds, construction of primary use buildings shall not be permitted within a distance to said winerbody which is equivalentto theminfir mreazyad setback of" district, a thirty (30) feet, whichever is greater, as measured by the high water line. 4.8.3 Plan. On any lot containing a protected orated ody (as identi- fied in Section 4.82) or adjacentto ,Protected waterbody, the Building In- spector shall require an applicant for a building permit to sub showing the boundaries of the lot, the location of the propo -e ba structure, the exact limits of the waterbody or waterbodies, and the necessary crom- putations to show that development will conform to the Surveyor r or a herein. Such plan ,ball be prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor a a Registered Professional Rogineer. 484 Lot Size. Any let iceatedin the Residence 1, Residence, 2.orRes- fdeme 3 Districts which contains a portion of a wanabody, or a portion of any setback described in Section 4.8.2 a orb, shall possess, in addition m the lot area set forth in Schedule 4.2.1, the following dndmum buildable area: Residence 1/No Sewer _ 37•� sq' It 33,000sq' R Residence l/Sewer 17,000 sq. ft Residence 2/No sewer 13,E N. fL Residence2/Sewec Residence 3/0ne Family 10,000 sq.fL Residence 31llas Family 13,000 sq. It. No portion of the waterbody may be used in computing the rninimrw buildable area required in the district in which the lot is located. 4,8A Wetland Protection Districts 4 %A.1 Purpose. 'Ibis section is intended to protect and preserve wet- lands and the areas along exsting rivers, streams, brooks, panda, and lakes from adverse development; to Protect Ore community• against costs which may be incurred by the detrimental or unsuitable use of wetlands and the areas along existing rivers, streams, brooks, ponds, and lakes; to Protect persons and Property against the hazards of flood water inundation by as- suring the continuation of the natural flow Patterns of wetlands acrd water- and other raises bodice and by preserving natural floodwater stooge cetaceae safe flood - subject to seasonal or periodic flooding or which may pm n d Any rise permitted in the underlying district in which the land is located may be permitted by special permit in the Wetlands Protection Districts provided thatall ofthe following findings aremadeby the Planning Board: a [bat the land proposed for development which contains thepoorly orverypoorly drained suit associations is not awedmd, as defined byGL 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 net be in conflict with any of the pro- poses set forth in Section 4.8A.1. 4.8AS Lot Size. Any tot located in the Residence 1,Residence2,orRes- idence 3 Districts which contains a portion Oda wetland area, or a portion of the setback described in Section 4.8A.2, shall possess, in addition to the lot area set forth in Schedule 4.2.1, the following minimum contiguous bu Idablesma: Residence I/No Sewer 37,E sq. ft Residence I/Sewer 33,E sq. it Residence 2/No sewer 17,000 sq. R Residence 2/Sewef 13,E sq. ft. Residence 3 10ne Family 10,E sq. ft. Residence 3/Pno Family 13,000 sq. ft. No portion of the wetland area may be used in computing the minimum contiguous buildable area required in the district in which the lot is locat- ed, or take any action in rclafion thereto. SPONSOR Planning Board ARTICLE 32 - Vote Withdrawn by Planning Board Chairman Thomas French waterstomge,,vanity; and, W conserve natural conditions, wildlife andw habitat, open space, and the —call' of the town. 4.8A.2 Applicability. The Redands Protection Districts shall overlay land in Residential 1, Residential 2, and Residential 3 Dgs�l� d shall include all 'tvefland areas:' as defined by the followin or very poorly drained soil associations: w]dtman,Ridgebury, Scadwro,R'alpole, hfedisaprisb, and a setback of twenty (20) feet from the weland area These poorly drained ornery poorly drained soil associations me shown in a document titled ,Sod conservation Survey of Bristol County (unarm Part) 11 prepared by the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department ofAgricultum. Said document is incorporated by reference into the Nbu s- field Zoning By- al, and is available for review in the office of the Than Cleric where the boundaries of the district are in doubt or dispute, the burden of proof shall be upon the owner of dw land in question to show where they should properly be located -17re landowner may engage a soil scientist or acerp,mlewedands specialist, at the sole expense of the landowner, to pro- vide technical assistance in the delineatioa of the district boundary.7Le plaaningBoardmay,by special permit waive the applicability of this Sec- tion 4.8A when the landowner demonstrates that the land proposed for de- veldpment does runt contain any of the above referenced poorly or very poorly drained sail associations. 63 4.8A.3 Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in Ow wetlands Protection Districts: a om ervation of soil, water plains and wildlife; b. outdoor recreation, nature study, boating, fishing and hunting, wbem leg all y permitted; e agriculture, borticultme, floriculture. and silviculture', d driveways and roads where alternative means of access aze inap- propriate and not feasible, all Pursuant to 310 C?4R 10.53 (e), as may be amended. 4.8A.4 Uses Permitted by Special Permit ARTICLE 33 - Vote Move the Tons vote to instruct its representatives in the General Court to introduce a special act to allow the TOnn of Mansfield to adopt an Impact Fee General By -Lave and provided fimdher that the Legislature may rea- sonably vary the form and substance of the requested legislation within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition, Providing as follows: Section 1: Purpose and Findings. The Town of Mansfield is un- dergoing substantial growth in new msidential, commercial and industrial structures. This growth has resulted in numerous direct and in direct inr pacts on the Town and its ability to adequately address the Toav's capital needs due to the influx ofpeeple who move to ItImfield to live and work in these new developments. The Town has experienced development relat- ed impacts that accelerate deterioration in the quality and level of service of its strects and ways; hrcreased demand on public safety; Town facilities, infrastructum and resomces such as sewer treatment plants and potable water supply, require capital improvements to school facilities attended by children of new residents, increased need for capital improvements to its parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities. the cost of develop- ment- related impacts most be paid for in part by impact fee payments from developers so that theTOwn can provide adequate servirrs and inftasWC- We to support future develop noiL Section 2: Establishment of Impact Fee General By -Law. (A) The Town government of hfensfield may, by general b)• -law, re- quire the payment of a reasonable impact fee as a condition of approval of new development, as defined by the General By -taw, for my future de- velopment within the jurisdiction of this Act The impact fee shall only be imposed on the new construction of residential units, commercial s r in- dusuial development exceeding a threshold which shall be established by the Town of Niewfield By -taw. The impact fee shall be used solely for the purposes of defraying the costs of capital improvements provided by the Town caused by and necessary to support future development such as the following: capital improvement, to roads, sanitary sewers, water supply infrastructure and water sources, public facilities, school facilities, public safety service and facilities, and parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities. (B) The Town of Alansfield may adopt on impact fee general by -law mn- taming the following criteria: (1) The impactfee Will be calculated and set byduaBoardofSelect- men after a public hearing using the formula set forth in the By- law adopted pursuant to Us Act. (2) The Town shall develop and prepare a comprehensive study that- evaluates existing capital improvement plans for public facilities. The study shall analyze potential buildout in the Town, the im- pacts of future development and the need for public facility im- provements as a result of new development Any impact fee which may be established pusumt to this act shall be set in amor- danw with the methodology set forth in the wprehensive study. (3) The impact fee shall be established on the basis of the cost pro- jections in the Town's capital improvement plan and wmprehm- sive study as described in clause (2) of subsection B of section two of the Town of Mansfield impact fee by -law, as it may be amended (4) The Towv shall have the authority to create distinct and separate revolving interest bearing trust accounts for each impact fee paid to the Towv for necessary improvements restating from new de- velopment No impact fee shall be paid to the Town's general trea- sury or used as general revenues subject to the provisions of section fifty -three of chapter forty -four of the General Laws. (5) The level and amount of all impact fees shall be reviewed annu- ally and reset as may be required by the Board of Selectmen upon the recommendation of the Planning Board and Finance commit- wr of said Town. (6) The Town shall assess the amount of impact fee ropured at the time of the grant of a building permit and shall collect same at time of grant of an occupancy permit (C) Any fends not expended or encumbered by the cad of the calendar quarter immediately following six years from the date the impact fee was DEPARTMEN°r VENDOR School Physician's Services Group f0 T Town Manager Norwood Hospital 45080 Building 8 Karl Clemmey, 268.80 Police Rodman Ford 26880 170.10 Note declared manimously in favor by Afodecrum- Show oflood, ARTICLE 3 - Vote Above the Town vote to tranfer capita money in the amount of$24,87250 which was previously voted by Article 14 of the 1993 Annual Town Afmt- ing for was mine Afasfer Plan project Noted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICr v n -Aluto Move the Towv vote to transfer $15,000 from Jw a .e/5{'orkers Cum Notation to a capital project emitted Impact Fees * if the TOwn's petition is granted by the Legislature. *Amended - Afajodty vote - Show of hands Noted favorably as amended - "Nudity vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 5 To see rf the Town will vote to appropriate a stun of money for the coo- stuetim of sewer pipe and appm emom, on Park Avenue, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board ofSelecmaen ARTICLE 5 Nr Withdrawn by Selemorm Chairman Dianne Royle 65 paid shall, upon application of the applicant or his assigns, be remrum to such landowner with interest from the fee's deposit in an interest bearing account, provided that the applicant or his assigns submits an application for a refund to the office of the Board of Selectmen within ninety, days of the expiration of the six year period �• Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its passage, Noted Favorably- Standing vote wont 141 in favor - 54 opposed Reconsidemtiomfailed At 9.m P.M. the Annual Town Meeting adjourned and the Special Town Meeting of April 10, 1995 was called to order SPECIALTOWNALEWMG ARTICLE 1 -Note Move the Town vote to transfer a sum of money between various depart- mental budget accounts to defray the expenses of thye municipal govern, noun during the remainder of the Fiscal teac 1995 between the following accounts: FROAf TO AAIOUNT Towv Afanager Salary Professional Techoical Services $ 4,200 Winter Maintenance Highway Equipment Replace $30AD Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 2 - Vote Mme the Town, vote to transfer from Free Cash $1,789.54 to pay the fol- lowing unpaid prior years bills: DEPARTAIEvT IMNDOR AMOUNT School Franciscan Children's Hospital $152.88 School Shriven Center 118.76 School University of Mass Medical Center 472.00 ARTICLE 6 - {4Ot Afove iheTowm vote to accept Afassachusens General fawn, Chapter 148, Section 26B which reads as follows: Section 26E. (A) TO any city ur Town which accepts this subsec- tion, one and two family dwellings occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and our regulated by section twenty -six (a) or twenty -sic (h) shall be equipped with approved smoke de- tectors. Owners of such buildings or stwctums shall imtaB either an approved monitored bafterypmvered smoke detector or an ap- proved primary power smoke detector on each level of habitation and on the basement level: provided, however, that the head of the Frm Defor intent shall allow the installation of approved mmd- tored batterypowered smoke detectors. Such approved smoke do lectors shall be installed in the following roamer, an approved smoke detector, shall be installed no he ceilin thg of each stairway leading to the floor above, near the base of, but not within each stairway and an approved smoke detector shall be instated out- separate separate sleeping area D) The head of the Fue D panomt shall eaforw the pmvkions of this section The provision, of section thirty shall not apply to this section- (Amended by 1959, 527, Sec. 2 effective 2- 15 -90). 'Amendment voted favorably to delete paragraphs B &C Aajority Vote - Show of hands Voted favorably as amended - Majority vote- Show of hands ARTICLE? I "love the Town vote to amend Chaplet Jwo ofthe General By -Laws of the Towv OfAfansfield by adding Section M as follows: Section )a The WatedSewer Commissioners may establish due dates for water and sewer billing and may Fix a rate at which interest shall accrue after such due date. The rote of interest shaft not exaxd the ate at which interest may be charged on tax bills under the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 59. Votedeclaredama imarslym favorbybfode ctur-Show ofhands ARTICLE 8 -Vote Move the Town vote to accept Whitetail lane within the Whutetail Lane subdivision and relateddoainage, water and utility easemeuts as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Whitetail Lane Station Oro to end" prepared by Bay ColonySuveying, Inc., dated Daober28, 1991, as apubhc way mull t au- thorize the Board of Seletmen 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 specifr- rally described as follows: NNWIETAILLANE Acertain parcel of land situated on the northeasterly side of School Street in the Town of Mansfield in the County of Bristol, Commo ovedth of Maaachusetls, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of School Street in the Town of Mansfield at the southeasterly mater of the granted pmenises at land of Bobby 11. and Linda M. Dames; thence N17o- 37' -10 "W a distance of seventy nine and eighteenhundreddrs feet (79.18) to apoinl of curvature; thence Pasterly, and curving to the left along the aze 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 N74o-00 %W B a distance of one hundred twelve and thirty two han- d,edths feet (112.32) to a point of curvature; thence Southeasterly and curving to the right along the an: of a curve having a radius of twee bun - d,ed and no hundredths feet (300.0, a length of one hundred forty eight and sixty hundredths feet (148.60) to a point of tangency; thence S77o- 37'40"E a distance of one hundred sixteen and fifty five hundredths feet (116.55) to a point of curvature; thence Northeasterly and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of thirty and no hundredths The above described parcel of land is more particularly shone as a'20 FOOT WIDE DRAIN BASEMENT' on a plan entitled: "As -Built Plan and Profile ofWhritetaHLam, Mansfield NIA, Ocmber28, 1991, ScA,As Noted, Bay Colony Surveying, Inc., Four School Street Foxbomagh, MA, Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show ofbands At 9:30 P.M. the Special Town Meeting adjourned and the Annual Town Meeting was reopened. ARTICLE 34 To see if the Town Will rule to accept public sidewalks along the cast side Of Stearns Avenue from Fast Street to Carriage House Lane and to amho- rizethe Board OfSelectmen to, on behalf of the Iowa, acquire by gift, pur- chase, or eminent domain the real estate in fee simple which will be necessary to constructsuchpublic sidewalks, using avalablefunds, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 34 - Vote WSthdmwn by Selechner Chairman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 35 To see if the Town still vote to accept public sidewalks along the north side of Bastram Street from Wexford Drive to Bast Street and to ashodze the BoardefSelectruer to, onlehalf oftheTown, acquireby gift, purchase, or eminent domain the real estate in fee simple which will be necessary to construct such public sidewalks, using available funds, or take any action in relation thereto. feet (3ftook 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 am of a curve having aradius of sixty and no hundredths feet (60.00), • length of two hundred sixty nine and thirty hundredths feet (269.30) to • point of tangency; thence N77o-37' -10"W a distance of two hundred four and thirty hundredths feet (201.30) to a point of curvature; thence Westerly, and curving to the left along the are of a curve having a radius of two hundred fifty and no hundredth feet (250.00), a length of one hun- dred twenty three and eighty three hundredths feet (123.83) to a point of tangency; thence S74o OW -00"00 a distance of one hundred forty and oven hundredths feet (140.07) to the northeasterly line of School Sweet and the point of beginning. The above described parcel of land is more particularly shown as Wthite- tall La eon a plan entitled: "As-Built Plan andProfloofWhitetail Lane, Mansfield, MA, October 28, 1991, Scale: As Noted, Bay Colony Sur- veying, Inc., Pour School Street, Foxborough, MA. DRAIN BASEMENT Acenain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Whitelad Lane in the Tosco of Mansfield, in the County Of Bristol, Commonwealth of Massachosem, 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 hantheddrs feet (15.05) south of Ore soutbeasterly more, of lot four (4); Ounce 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 four hundredths feet (32.34) to a point; the.,,N250-14' -WT adistance of one handled twenty five and no humboids feet (125.00) to a point; thence S52045' -54'E a distance of seventy tree and no hundredths feet (73.00) to a point; thence S37o -14'- 0&,M1S, a distance of tweaty and no hundredths feet (20.0)) to a point; thence N52"5' -54 "N a distance of" eight and " hundredths feet e4 enry seven and thirty three hundredths feet (12733) t Of the point of be- ginning. ARTICLE 3S -Vora Wrthdmsvn by Selectmen Chairman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to accept public sidewalks along the north aide Of Otis Street from Balmm Sheet to theRading River and to authorize the Board ofSelcctmen to, on behalf of the Town, acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain the real estate in fee simple which will be necessary to construct such public sidewalks, using available funds, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Bond of Se,,hoo ARTICLE 36 - Vate Withdragn by Selectmen Chairman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 37 To see if the Town will vote to amept public sidewalks along the easterly side of Flat Street from South Main Sheet to the Mansfield Municipal Air - Pon and to authorize the Board ofSelecmun to, on bebalfof the Town, ac- quire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain the real estate in fee simple which will bertmasaryW construct such public sidewalks, using available funds, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board ofSelecmen ARTICLE 37 -4ot SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen Withdraws by Selectun Chairman Dianne Boyle c 67 ARTICLE 38 To see iftI Tovw will vote to accept public sidewalks along the Souther- ly side of Balcom Street from the John Berry School m the Wading River and to authmiw dw,Bond of Selectmento, on behalf of thoTown, acquire by gift, purchase, m eminent domain the real estate in fee simple which will be necessary to construct such public sidewalks, using available funds, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 38 -Vote Rnhdawnby Selmomh Chairman Dianne Royle, ARTICLE 39 To see R the Town will vote to accept public sidewalks along the norther- ly side of School and Ehn Streets from Plymouth Street to Otis Street 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 simple which will be necessary to construct such public sidewalks, using available fonds, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: BoardofSeleemen ARTICLE 39 -Sbte Withdawnby Selectmen Chairman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 40 To see if the Town will voleto accept public sidewalks along the Somber- ly side of Creeden Street from Copeland Drive to Central Street and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to, on behalf of the Town, acquae by gift, purchase, or eminent domain the real estate in fee simple which will N19- 30-50W 30.00 feet along the westerly sideline ofAfil Street; thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet; thence coming N70 -29 -WE 30.00 feet along the nonberly sideline of Bamboard Road to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEAfENT (SOUTH) Beginning at the southeast comer of Bamboard Road; Thence running 519- 30 -50E 30.00 feet along the westerly sideline of AM Street; thence running counterclockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet; thence conning N70- 29 -10E 30.00 feet along One Southerly sideline of Bamboard Road to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT Beginning at the northwest comer of said easement at apoint on wester- ly sideline of ?,fill Sheet and being located 35.00 feet northerly of the northeast lot came" of lot 1; Thence naming 567- 48 -05W 65.00 feet; thence running 522- 11 -55E 35.00 feel; thence running 567 -48 -05W 10.00 feet; thence running 522 -11 -55E 125.58 feet; thence running N70- 29-IOR 43.51 feet along the motherly sideline of Bambozrd Road to a point of curvature; thence running counter- clockwig 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 ofhfill Street; thence running N22-11-55W130.56 feet along the westerly Side- line of Mill Street to the point of beginning. Said roadway and easements am shown on As -built Plan and Profile of Bamboard Read by Hutchins - Trowbridge Assoc., Im., dated December 1, 1993. Note declared unanimously in favor by Dioderator - Show of hands ARTICLE 42 - Vote Move the Town vote m accept Donovan Lane Within the Shamrock Heights subdivision and related drainage. Water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Donovan Lace Station M W rod' pre- 69 he necessary to construct such public sidewalks, using available funds, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 40 -Vote Withdrawn by Selectmnen Chairman Dianne Royle ARTICLE 41- Vole Hove the Town vote to accept Bamboard Road within the Idill Farm Es- tates subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "AS -Built Plan ofBamboard Road Station OM to end' pre- pared by Hutchins - Trowbridge, dated December 1, 1993, as apublic way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land a, may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related casements are more specifically described as follows: BARNBOARD ROAD Beginning at the northeast comer of said road at a point on the westerly sideline of ?,fill Sheet; Thence mining S70- 29 -1OW 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 27AO feel to a point of reverse curvature; thence running comtu- clockwise by a curve having a radius of 60.00 fut for a length of298.10 feet to apoint ofreverse curvature; theuce run- ning clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 27AO feet to a point of tangency; thence mining N70- 29 -IOE 278.76 feet to a point on the westerly sideline of Mill Street; theme mooing N19- 30.5 -"' 50.00 feet along the westerly Sideline of MM Street to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (NORTH) Beginning at the northeast comer of Bamboard Road Thence running Pared by Y urchins- TrmvbridgeAssociates, Tue., dated December 10, 1993, as apublic way and to authorize the Board of Selcrumn to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain aainumst in land as may be necessary m ap- propriate to create such publie way. Said roadway and related easements are more Specifically described as follows: DONOVANLANE Beginning at a concrete bound on One northerly side of West Street at the southwest comer of Donovan Lace, Thence counterclockwise by a curve having a radius of 25.00 feet for a length of 39.12 feat to a point of Do- go-Y; Theme running N31- 26-08"'226.06 feet, thence running 557 -53- 22W 2.00 feet; thence running N31 -26 -0800 399.26 feet to a point of curvature; thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 00.00 feet for a length of 269.30 feet to a point of reverse curvature; thence coo- ring minterclockwise by a curve having a adins of 30A0 feet for a length 01740.40 feet; thence running S31 -2648E 536.95 feet w a point of curvahuc; thoce running counterclockwise by a curve having a radius of 25.00 feet for a length of 39.42 feu to the northerly sideline of Rest Street; theme running 558- 12 -02W 98.00 feet along the northerly sideline of Rest Streetto the point ofbegur ng. DRAINAGE EASEMENTMSCRIPTION Beginning at the northwest comer of said easement at a point on the omt- erly sideline of Donovan Lane and being 10.31 feet northerly ofthe north- west lot comer of lot 7; Thence running N72 -30-18E 319.40 feu; thence running S31 -2648E 149.70 feet; thence roaming N57- 53 -22E 237.98 feet; thence running N38- 31 -21H 199.21 feet; thence running N64- 11 -32H 225.00 feet; thence naming S25AS -28E 20.00 feel; thence nursing 564 - I1 -32W 224.03 feet; thence mining S38-31-21W 199.27 feet, theme nn- ning S57- 53 -22W 546.93 feet; theme naming N31 -26-08W 20.00 feet along the easterly sideline of Donovan lane; thence running N57- 53 -22H 290.00 feet; thence running N31 -26ASW 134.29; thence running 572-30 - 18W 298.80 feet; thence running N31 -26-08 W 20.62 feet along the eml- erly sideline of Donovan lace to the point ofbegimmag. Said roadway and easement are shrew on As -built Plan and Profile of Domven Lam, dated Decemb>rr 10, 1993 by Hutchins Trowbridge Asso- ciates, Inc. Vote declared unanimou9y in favor by Modemun - Show of hands ARTICLE 4343 To see ifthe Town will voteto accept ltacyClrch ,vithin the Deerfield Vil- lage subdivsion and related drainage, water and utility easements as shouwonft' "As -Built PianofTrary Circle StationOMtoend"pmpaad by Hutchins- llmvbridge Associates, dated December 1, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acgw -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 time Specifically described as follows: TRACY CIRCLE Beginning at a point on the westerly side of Ware Sm ct, said point being 71.85 feet from aconcmte bound; Theme Owning by Wane Street 524-56- 55B 53.64 feet; them, waning 586- 17 -16W 174.72 feet to a comrete bound; thence running mantes- clockwiu at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 76.36 feet to a concrete bound; theme wooing 551- 17 -16W 47.84 feet to a concoct- bound; theme owning docksnse at a radius of 175.00 feet fm a length of 162.18 feet to acomrcte bound; theme running N75- 36-44E463.97 feet to a concrete bound; theme running clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 124.63 feet to a concrete bound; theme running N3448-28W 186.43 feet to a com cte bound; thence mn- ning clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 549.78 feet to a concrete bound; theme roguing 53448 -28E 331.80 feet to a nab in drive- way; thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 150.26 feet to a concrete bound; theme running countertlocli�ise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 47.12 feet to a stake; theme running N75 -36-44W 110.00 feet to a comma' bound; theme naming counter - clmkwise at a radius of 30.00 feel for a length of 47.12 feet to a mncrcm round; dance running eounterdmkkwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 10733 feet to a stake, thence owning N34- 48-28W 331.80 feet to a concrete bound; theme running counter <Imkmise at a radius of DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR LOTS 16,17,18 Beginning at the rear IM lice of Lots A and 18; Theme running 506-57 - 50E 20.00 feet, theme running 584- 25-55W 56.17 feet; thence waning N24-56 -55W 139.97 feet; theme running NO1- 2546F 78.90 feet; theme running N61- 26-19E 23.09 feet; theme running 501- 2546W 85.75 feet; theacerumnivgS24- 56-55B 121.11 feet; theme curving N84- 25- 55E42.00 feet to the point of beginning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR LOT 15 Beginning at a point 100.00 feet back on ]m fine 15 and 16; Thence run- ning N25- 03-41W 65.00 feet theme running N70- 56-19W 25.00 feet; thenoerunning 576- 23 -16W 45.85 feet; themcm urwg 561- 26- 19W'S0.00 feet thence rnwing by Tracy Circle N34 A 8 -28 W 331.80 feet to a mnerete bound; therm owning enuater- clockwdse at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 87.78 feet; themewaning N15-42 -35W 14229 feet; thencerun- ning N81 -33 -0613 320.34 feet thence waning S24-56 -56E 474.12 feet; theme tinning 561- 26-19W 135.44 feet to the point of beginning. OPEN SPACE LOT Beginning at a concrete bound on the southerly side of Tiny Circle; Theme running 539- 36-3000 145.62 feet; theme running N34- 48 -28W 118.60 feet to a concrete bound; theme running N55 -11 -3213 125.00 feet to acomrete bound; thence running byTYacy Circle 534-08 -28E 8.00 feet to a concrete board; theme running munteoclmkwise at a radius of 175.00 fact for a length of 73.63 feet to the point of l immurg. SEWER AND PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT Beginning at a concrete bound at the front lot corer of lots 10 and 11; Thence running by Tracy Circle 534AS -28E 10.00 feet, thence running S55 -11 -32W 125.00 feet; theme waning N34A8 -28W 20.00 feet; theme outing N55 -11 -32E 125.00 feet; theme running by Macy Circle S34A& 28E 10.00 but to the point of beginning. 71 125.00 feet for a length of 392.70 feet to a concrete bound; theme waning S34AS -28E 186.43 feet to a concrete bound; theme mooing counter- clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet fora length of 89.02 feet to a concrete bound; theme waning 575- 36-44E463.97 feet to a concrete bound; thence running Bunter <lockwisa at a radius of 125 OD feet far a length of 115.84 feet to a concrete board; theme amoing N51- 17 -16B 47.84 feet to a con- crete bound; theme waning cloct.oise at a radius of 175.00 feet for a length of 106.90 feet to a m ante hound; theme running N96- 17 -16E 155.29 feet to the point ofbegiuning. CORNER ROUNDING EASEMENT (NORTH) Beginning at a point on the anal side of Tracy Circle and the west side of Were Street; Theme running by Taney Circle 586-17 -16W 58.46 feet to a concrete bound; thence waning counter <IocAmise at a radius of 40.00 feet for a length of 77.66 feet W a concrete bound; thence running by Wham Street 524- 56-55B 58.46 feet to the point of beginning. CORNER ROUNDING EASENIENP (SOUTH) Beginning at a point on the south side of Tracy Circle and the west side of Ware Street Thence running by Rare Street S24- 56 -55B 20.53 feet to a mmrctebourd; thence owning ea nter-elocl rise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 36.01 feet to a remote bound; thence warning by Tracy Circle N86- 17 -16B 20.53 feet to the point of beginning- PARCELA Beginning at a concrete board at the treat lot comer of lots A sad 18; 'theme waning N06- 57 -50W 75.83 feet; theme waning N84- 25-55E 316.30 feet; thence running by Ware Street 524- 56-55E 1537 feet; theme weaning by Tracy Circle 586- 17 -16W 155.29 feet to a concrete bound; thence running counter- cloclzvlse at a radiwss of 175.00 feet for a length of 106.90 feet to a concrete board; theme running S51 -17 -16th 47.84 feet to • concrete bound; theme conning clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet far • balub of 25.84 feet to the point of begwning. DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR LOTS 21, 22, 27,28 Beginning at a concrete bound at the front 1M comer of lots 27 and 28; Theme waning by Tracy Circle N34- 48 -28W 10.00 feet; theme waning N55 -11-32E 250.00 feet; thence waning by Tracy Circle S3448 -28E 20.00 feet; theme running 555- 11 -32W 250.00 feet; thence running by Tracy Circle N34-48 -28W 10.00feet to tbepoint ofbeginning, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 43 -Vote Article failed on a show of hands vote declared unanimous by Moderator ARTICLE 44 To see if the Town will vote to accept Megan,, Ray within the Katherine Cant subdivision and related drainage, water and utility casements as ,,boom on the "As Built Plan 42dcgans Way Station Ot0 to end" prepared by Hutchins - Trowbridge, dated June 1, 1993, as a public way and to au- thorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be mccoo ry or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related casements are more spcifi- cally, described as follows: MEGANS RAY Beginning at a concrete bound ea the southerly side of Old Farm Road; Thence muning SOS- 17 -20E 79-IF to a commte bound at a point of em- vature; theme waning clockwise at a radius of 125.00 feet for a length of 93.71 feet to a concrete bound at a point of tangency; theme running 534- 39-48W 220.00' to a concrete bound at a point of curvature; theme nm- ning clockwise at a radius of 30.00 for a length of 27.40' to a concrete bound at a point of reverse cwr aam; thence waning counter clockwise at a radius of 60.00 for a length of 298.10'to a concrete board at a point of mverse curvature; thence running clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of27.40'to aconcrete bound at a point of tangency; theme running N34 -3948H 220.00' to a rn d ncrete bo.. at a point of currawne; thence miming cconterdmLaise atamdim of I75.00fectfor a length of 131.19' to a concrete bound; thence running SSI4240W 10.00' to a concrete bound; thence running NOS- 17 -20W 49.1l'to a conctete bound at a point ofcunature; Uteocemnning clockwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for aleogth of 47.12' to a concrete bound; thence running SSI4240W 70.00' to a point ofbeginning. DRAIN EASEMENT DESCRIPTION, LOT 3 Beginning at the northwest corner of lot 4; Theace owning S50 04 -59B 180.07'; thence WwriagN72 -1749E 86.91'; thence running N59- 56-56W 101.56'; thence running S99-5"W56.00'; thence wwwgN50- 01 -58W 100.00'; thence Owning counter c1mkwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 22.40' W a concede bounder a point of reversecurvairm; tck¢ modog clockwise at.radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 4.15'to the point Of beginning, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Board of Selectmen ARTICLE44 -�IW Article failed on a show of hands vote declared unswimaus by Moderator ARTICLE 45 - vote Move the Towv vote to accept Jefferson Road within the Hallett Crossing R Phase II subdivision and related drainage, Water and utility easements as shown ontbe "AsBuRt Plan of Jefferson Road Station 6+75 to 12+60" prepared by Hutchins- Twwbddge, dated December 14, 1993, as a public way and to authorise the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, Purehase, or eminent domain an interest in Iwo as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public Way. Said roadway and related easements are mme spttfficaBy described as follows: JEFFERSONROAD Beginning at a concrete bound at the lot corner of hots 62 and 63; Thence Thence running clockwise at a radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 269.30 feet to a concrete bound; thence waning aeuntuclmkwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 40.40 feet to a concrete bound; thence owning NO3-05 -59W 403.50 feet to a concrete bound; thence canning cancer- 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 acomrete bound; thence waning S03 -05 -59B 597.00 feet to the point ofbeginniag. E.ASEMENP ON LOTS 67 AND 68 Beginning at a concrete bound at the lot comer 67 and 68; Thence wining couaterclockwise at a radius of 60.00 feet for a length of 10.67 feet; theme Owning N6140 -08E 154.00 feet; theme waning N29- 53 -18W 108.68 feet; thence waning N05 -5244W 85.79 feet; thence running S89- 41- 17E41.77 feet; themeronning S87- 5246B 106.31 feet; thence running S27- 39 -IIE 124.04 feet; thence running S6140-OSW 76.31 feet; thence running S28- 19 -52B 10.00 feet; thence turning 56140 -OSR' 242.71 feet; thence wooing by Longwood Circle NO3 -05 -5900 11.06 feet to the point ofbegioni.g. Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator- Show ofhaeds ARTTCLE47 -V t Move the Town vote to accept Rosewood Drive within the Rosewood Court subdivision and related drainage, water and utility eaements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Rosewood Drive Station 0+0 to end" pre- pared by RUd Bngincering Co. Inc., dated October 9, 1993, as a public way and to authorize the Board of Selecmten 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: owning ream er <Imiiviw at a radius of 323.44 feet for a length of 150.42 feet to a concrete bound; theme running clockwise at a mdiw of 381.70 feet for a length of 168.43 feet to a comedo bound; thence conning N71- 17-51E213.26 feet to acoocretebound; thence Ouning counterclmkivrse at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 38.95 feet to a contend. bound; thencerunning by Longwood Circle S03- 05 -59B 11420 feet to a concrete mood. thence waning emote"Itiekwise at a radius of 30.00 feet for a length of 5529 feet to a concrete bound; thence moving S71-17-51Y" 182.54 feet to a concrete bound; thence waning counterclockwise at a radius of 331.70 fedforalenglh of 146.36 feet to aconeretebound; thence wowing clockwise at a radius of 373.44 feet for a length of 198.81 feet to ammout bound; then. running act Jefferson RoadN094341115520 feet to the point of beginning- WF,?,IENT ON LOT 63 Beginning at a point on the northerly sideline of Jederwn Road, said point being 98.42 feet from a concrete bound at the lot cancer of lots 62 and 63; Thcmce wining N3446 -23W 30.00 feet; thence running N52- 34-IIE 27.21 feet; thence wouing S40-05 -15E 30.00 feet; thence mowing by Jef- ferson Road clockwise at a radius of 323.44 feet for a length of 30.00 feet Note declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands ARTICLE 46 -Vate Afove the Town vote to accept Longwood Circle within the Hallett Cross- ing I Phase 1B subdivision and related drainage, water and utEty ease- ments as shown on the "As- BuiltPien of Longwood Circle Station 0-60 to 6+39" prepared by Hutchins- 7lowbridge, dated December 14, 1993, as a publicway and to authority the Board of Selectmen to acquireby gift, Ior- chase, an eminent domain an interest I. land as may be necessary or aP- propdate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as follows: LONGWOOD CIRCLE Beginning at a comma, bound on the southerly end of Longwood Circle; measured along the westerly sideline of Bird Road;The ice mining cosrn- terclocImsealong once with a radiusof30.00 feet and a length of32A6 feet to a point of tergemT; Thence owning N51 -00 -0OW for a distance of 574.00 feet to apointof curvature; theme owning countewlmkwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 27.40 feet to a point of reverse curvature; theme running clockwise along an are with a radio of 60.00 feet and a length of 298.10 feet to a point of reverse auvauwe; thence owing comterelockwise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 27.40 feet to a point of tangency; theme Owning S51-00- 00E for a distance of 515.52 feet to a point of curvature; thence Owning courde clockwise along an me with a radius of 30.00 feet and a length of 61.79 feet to a point of tangency; theme reversing direction and running S10- 59 -17W for 124.60 feet to the point of beginning along the westerly sideline of Bird Road; DRAINAGE EASEMENT A20 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, de- scribed as follows: - Beginning at a point on the southerly sideline of Rosewood Drive, said point being 351.44 feet along the second cause of the above road descrip- tion; Thence Owning S38- 23 -25W a distance of 397.54 feet to a point; theme waning N63-"W a distance of 20.40 feet to a point; thence Owning N38- 23 -25E a distance of 401.78 feet to the southerly sideline of Rosewood Drive; thence running along Rosewood IAive S51-"E a distance of 20.00 feet to the point of beginning; The above described way and easement is shown on a plan emided: As- Built Plan and Profile of Rosewood Drive in Rosewood Court a Subdivi- sioninAfawSfield ,AfAHor Scalel"=4Ofe Ver Scaled " =4/t Oetober 9, 1993 RIM Engineering Co. Ex.. Afansfield, MA. Vote declared unrnimassly in favor by Moderator- Show of hands ROSEIPOOD DRIVE ARTICLE 48 Beginning ate commie bound on the westerly sideline of Bird Road, said bound being 568.51 feet north of the northerly sideline of Maple Sheet as c To see if the Town will vote to accept Sturbridge Drive within the Stm- 73 bridge Estates Phase I subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on the "As -Built Plan of Donovan Lane Station Os0 re end" prepared by RAf Engineering Co. Inc., dated October 9, 1993, as a public way mid to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or emueot domain an honest in land as may be necessary 01 ap- propriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as follows: STURBRIDGE DRIVE Beginning on the soutbedY sidelines of Eastman Street at a concrete band, said boundbeing at station 135 +55.87 as amfioocd on the plans of the relo- cation of Route 105, dated February 13, 1963 as recorded at the Bristol County (Northern Distdd)Registryof Dads. Thencemmniug S79- 58 -26E fora distance of 130.00 feet along the southerly sideline of Eastman Street W apoint of,, atme; thencereversing direction and -lung eountewlock- wise nterg an arc with a adius of 30.00 feet and a length of 47.12 fed to a point of curvature; thence running awnterclockwise along an raw with a mdmsof225.00 fat and almlphof 12249 feet aleinl ofmagency; tbeixe running 521 -10-00B for a distance of 203.84 feet to Weaver lane; thence running 521 -10-008 fa a distance of 113.76 fat along the westerly end of Weaver Lane 0 a point, menace running S21 -10 BOB for adistame, of 120.63 fat to a point of cunatme; thence naming clocJwrse along an arc with a radars of 275.00 fat and a length of 103.45 feet to a point of tangency; thence running 500- 23 -15W fa a distance of 378.17 feet to a point of cur- vature; Oenceruming counterelockw•ise along an arc with a radius of 30.00 fed and aleng1hof47.12 feetto apoint oftangencyatCooperRoad; thence reversing direction and running along the northerly sideline of Cooper Road Nag -36d5W for a distance of 110.00 fed to aPointof carvatum; thence re - versing directim andrmniog countemlockwise almg anare with amthus of 30.00 feet and a length of 47.12 fed to a point of tangency; thence running N00- 23- 15E fur a distance of 378.17 fed to apoint of curvature; thence ruo- d.gco ,,,Iml,,isealmganarewitharAd of275.00fextand alength of 84.61 fed to apcb, of tangency; thence running N21 -10 BOW for a dis- tance of441.97 feet to a point ofauvatum; theocemming clockivdse along an are with a radius of 400.00 fat and a length of 217.77 feet to a point of langemy, thence running N 10-01 -34B fa a distance of 123.81 fat to a point curve having a radius ofone hundred twenty-five and 001100 (125.00) feet, fifty and 13/100 (50.13) feet to a concrete bound; thence N 64-22-24W by Old Maple Street, by Iand now or formerly Ralph P. Penney and Carol A. Campagmne and by Lot 15, three buodred eighty-three and 611100 (383.61)fmttoawn tebound;thenc lining BYN61- 22- 24R'by the northerly tendons of Bamfoont's Pond Drive, eighty -five and 241100 (85.24) fat to the supposed town and county line bdwan Mansfield, Bris- tol County arMFoxborough, N' rfolk Cmnty; thence; N62-0600Eby Wd Town line, sixty -two mho 171100 (62.17) feet to the Northeasterly sideline of the herein described Joama Drive; thence 564- 22 -24E by Lot 18, by Ind crow or formerly of Ralph H. Seifert, by ]and now or formerly Leonard and Joan Russell and by Old Maple Street, foam hundred thirty-one and 891100 (431.89) fat to a concrete bound; thence Southeasterly by land of the Town of Mansfield and by a clocAwise curve having a radius of one hundred seventy-five and 00/100 (175.00) feet, seventy and 25 /100 (70.25) fed to a concrete bound; thence 541 -2341E by land oftheTown ofMans- field, thirteen and 831100 (13.83) feet to a concrete bound; thence North. easterly by land of the Town of Mansfield and a counter ecel,-aise curve having a radius of thirty and 00/100 (30.0) feet, forty -five and 071100 (45.07) feet to a concrete bound in the northwesterly sideline of Maple Street; thence Southwesterly by said northwesterly sideline of Maple Street, by the southeasterly termians of the herein described Joanna Drive and by a counterelmlevise curve having a radius of six hundred thirty and 001100 (630.00) fat, one hundred five and 131100 (105.13) feet to the Point of beginning. All as shown on aplan entitled: 'Beaumont'sPond Es- tates, As -Built Plan of Joanna Drive in Mansfield Massachusetts ", scale: horizontal 1" t0', vertical I "=4', September 7, 1994, said plan being pre- pared by Base Line Survey Company, 108 Central Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. We declared unanimously in favor by Moderator- Show of hands ARTICLE 50 -Vote Move the Town vote to accept Beaumont's Pond Drive within the Beau - mont's Pond Estates subdivision and related drainage, Ovate, and utility casements as shown on a plan amided: 'Beaurront's Pond Estates, As- Built Plan of Bam mont's Pond Drive in Mansfield, Massachasets" dated 75 of curvature; thence running countereloclwise along an are with a radius of 30.10 feet and a length of47.12 feet to the point of beginning; The above description is shown on two plans enfided: M -Built Plan and profile of Sturbridge Drive in Sturbridge Estates a Subdivision in Mam- field, MA Horizontal Scale 1" = 40 R. NerRCal Scale I" =4 ft. October 9, 1993 RAM Engineering Co. Ice.. Mansfield, MA Sheet 1 of 2 and Sheet 2 of 2, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectman ARTICLE 48 -vote Article failed on a show ofhands vote declared unanimous by Moderator ARTICLE 49 Afore the Town vote to accept Joanna Drive within the Beaumont's Pond Fstates subdivision and related drainage, water, and utility easements as shown on a plan entitled: 'Beane nt's Pond Estates, As -Built Plan of Jounce Drive in Mansfield, Massachusetts" dated September 7,1994, pre - pared by Base Lice Surrey Company, 108 Central Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, as a public way and to authorize the board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purebase, or eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and (e- lated easements are more specifically desrn'bed AS follows: JOAN'NADRB'E Beginning at a point in the Northwesterly sideline of Maple Street, said point being a concrete bound at the point of curature of a counterclock wise curve having aradius of thirty and 001100 (30.00) feet leading to the Southwesterly sideline of the herein described Joanna Drive; thence nor - rtherly by land of the Town of Mansfield and said counterclockwise curve having a radius of thirty and 001100 (30.00) feet, forty -four and 181100 (44.18) feet to acorerem bound; thence N41 -23-4 BV by land of the Town of Mansfield fifteen and 461100 (15.46) feet to a conaete bound; thence Northwesterly by land of the Town of Mansfield by a couetemlock-wise September 7, 1994, prepared by Base Line Survey Company, 108 Central Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, as a public way and to anthroub, the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, oremineal domain an in- terest in land as maybe necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as fol- lows: Beginning at a point in the southwesterly sideline of Joama Drive, said point being a concrete bound at the point of,,,.W, of a c ,,n lock - wise curve having a radius of forty and 0001100 (40.00) fed leading to the southeasterly sideline of the herein described Beaumont's Pond Drive; thence Southwesterly by Lot 15 and by said comterelockwise cure having a radius of forty and 1X1100 (40.00) feet, sixty two and 83/100 (62.83) fat to a concrete bound; thence 525- 37 -36W by Jots 15 and 14, one hundred eighty-four and 581100 (184.58) feet to a concrete bound; thence Northwesterly by Jots 14, 13, 12 and 11 by a clockwise curve having a radius of tae hundred seventy -five and 001100 (175.00) feet, three hundred fifty -four and 59/100 (354.59) feet to a conerete bound; thence N38 -16-02W by Lots 11 and 10, sixty-one and 691100 (61.69) feet TO the supposed town and county line betwom Mansfield, Bristol County and Fcxborough, Norfolk COmty; thenceN62-06 -0013 by said town Iwe, fifty and 83/100 (50.83) feet to a wnerete bound in the easterly sideline of Beaumont's Pond Drive; thence ,S39-164213 by Ja 16, fifty -two and 54/100 (52.54) feet to a concrete bound; thence Southeasterly by Lot 16 and a comlerelockwie curve having a radius of one hundred twenty -five and IX1100 (125.00) feet, two hundredfrfly -three and 281100 (253.28) fat to a concrete bound; thence N25- 37 -36E by Lot 16, one hundred eigbty- four and 581100 (184.58) feet to a concrete bound; thence Northerly by Lot 16 and a counterclockwise curve having a mdius of forty and 001100 (40.00) feet, twenty- fomand 95/100 (24.95) feet to a cone eteMundin the supposed town and county line between Mansfield Bristol County and Foxbmough, Norfolk County; thence N62 -"E by said town line, twenty and 691100 (20.69) feet to a point; thence 564- 22 -24B by the southwesterly sideline of Joama (hive and by the northerly terminus of the herein described Beaumont's Pond Drive, eighty-five and 241100 (85.24) fact to the point of beginning. All as shown on a plan mfided 'Beau - mont's Pond Estates, As -Built Plan of Beaenront's Pond Drive in Man, field, Massachusetts" Scale: Horizontal 1 "=40', kertical I "=4', September 7, 19M, saidplanbeingprepamdbyB— Lin' SWe Y(ClmpanY ,108 Cen- t,] Street, Mr nsfield, Massachusetts. Veto declared manimowdy in favor by Moderator- Show of hands ARTICLE 51 To see if the Town win vote to amend the Town of Mansfield Zoning Schedule 4.2.2,'Density and Dimensional Regulations, Business and In- dustrial Dish icts ". In districts 1 -1, 1 -2, and I -3 under the minimum open- space (°a) is currendy at 35 and a change to 15 would be a more realistic value in planning and utilizing available land areas, or take any action in relation thereto. BYPEITTION: Karl Clemmey, 750 South Mara Street, Mansfield. MA ARTICLE 51 -4ote Withdrawn by Karl Clemmey ARTICLE 52 To see if the Town will vote to add and amend the Mansfield Zoning By- Laws, by adding to Section 1.5, Definitions, Section I.5A9: Any uoneces- sary loud, excessive « unusual anise in the operation of any radio, phonograph, orother mechanical sound makiogdeviceorinshument mu- producing device or inshument, or in the play of any hand, orchestra, mu- sician « group of musicians, or in the rsse of any desire to amPlif}. the aforesaid, o the malting of loud outcries, exclamations o other loud « boisterous noises, or the loud and boisterous singing by any person or group ofpm. Orin the use of any device to amplify the aforesaid noise. To ennead Section 4. 0, Intensity Regulations, by adding a new paragraph, Se don423,Noise Performance Standard; Nouniseshallbeinexcessof eighty five (85) decibels as any lot line opposite or abutting a oesidence, nor in excess of ninety (90) decibels at any other zone line. Noise in a res- idential men shall not exceed eighty five (85) decibels between the hours Starting at comer of land of Interstate 95 and land of Alcorn: theacerua- rang SOO-OME 63.16' by land of Aleman; thence running SO(IO 0E 120.19' by land of O'Neill; thence running SOD-MOOE 40.00' by land of Kelley; thence running S00 -00-OOE 114.02 to I.P. by land of Puleo; thence running N19 -00'46"/ 194.56' by land of Meszooly to Interstate 95; thence running westerly by Interstate Route 95,273" +/- to point of begin, ning. Said lot containing approximately 40,E square feet 'Amended Ibtedfavorably Majority Show ofhands Main motion Sb[ed favoablyas amended - ALajorityvme - Show ofhands ARTICLE 54 To see if the Tmvn will vote to accept a gift of a parcel of land as shown on Assessors Map 37, Lot 230. Pmt of Subdivision Hallett Crossing H by Dune Engineering dated June 3, 1986 revised December 17,1986, revised April 12, 1988. Shown as reserved for open space lot between Plan Lots 77 and 55 on Emerson Circle. Said parcel ofland is described as follows: Beginning at abound on the northeasterly potion of the cul -de -sac named Emerson Circle, thence running S59- 40' -16"E 107.31 feet to a bound; thence running N84AT43'8424.30 feet to a point; thence running S02- 41'- 59'8283.65 feet to apoint; thence running S72- 29' -17 "/283.20 feet to a bound; thence running S72- 29' -17 "IV 136.11 feet to a point; thence running S40-05' -37 "/ 159.23 feet to a paint; thence tuning clockwise at a radius of 60 feet for a length of 20 feet to the point of beginning- ARTICLE 54 -Vote Failed on a Majority Show ofhands vote ARTICLE 55 To see if the Than will vote to amend chapter 6, Police Regulations, Sec- tion 11, General By -Laws of the Town of Mansfield, by adding the fol- lowing to the existing section: of 8:00 p.m. and 7:10 a.m. At all other times, noise shall not exceed eighty five (85) decibels for more than hventy (20) minutes in each hour. This Zoning BY-Law to be enforced by the Building Inspector or hisrber designee. The fines shall be: First Offense Warning Second Offense S50100 Third and Subsequent Offense 52.50100 «take any action in relation thereto. BYPErM0b: Kad Clemmey,750SMth Main Stat,Ni field,IIA ARTICLE 52 -Vote Article failed on a show of hands vane declared unanimous by Moderator Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 53 - Yote Move the TO" vote to authorize the Selectmeu* to accept a gift of land from Edith E. Alfieri. Said land located in Rest Mansfield southerly of In- teatae,Rome 95 shown on Assessors Alap 1, Lots 31 and 63. Such land is more speeificaBy described as follows: A 6.14 acre parcel of land with a 50'right of way off Maverick Drive cul- de -sac shown on Assessors bfap 1, Lot 31 as follows: Start at right of way 51.89', thence running N49 07' -19"6 to a point 290.10; thence morning N13 -01' -lrW to a point 319.88; thence running N46 -21' -37'8 to a point 456.00; thence Owning N44- 48' -26 "B to a point 124.33; thence running N71- 41' -14 "E to C.B. set 397.41; thence running SOI' WITEto C.B. act 396.00; thence running S71-07'- 19"/406.37 to point of beginning. As shown on Plan of land in Mansfield dated lone 5, 1987 by Bay Colony Surveying, Inc. Land oa the south side of Interstate Route 95 as shown oaAssessors Afap 1, Lot 63 as follows: No shooting will be allowed within the bounds of the Town ofAfansfield, except designated areas to be determined by the Chief of Police, Bond of Selectmen, and/or with written pemdssion from a private landowner with a copy of1can Assessors map attached designating area shooting will be allowed, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PETITION: Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street, Mansfield, MA ARTICLE 55 -Vote Failed on a standing vote count 73 in favor 74 opposed- 1st vote 77 in favor - 77 opposed -2nd vote Reconsideration failed Amino. to adjoin the meting at 10:40 P.M. failed em a Majority voe- Showofhands ARTICLE 56 To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to appoint an Advisory Committee of seven (7) persons, all of whom shall be registered voters of the Town, and two (2) of whom shall be elected or appointed Town officials, and one (1) of whom shall be a member of the Finance Committee, and one (1) of whom shall be a member of the Capi- tallmprovements Comminee, for the purpose ofreviewing the relationship betwcen the Town and the Great Roods Performing Acts Center, including but not limited to the costs and expenses associated thereto, and to report its findings and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen and the Town before December 31, 1995, or take any action in relation thereto. BY PE IRON: KarI Clemmey, 750 South Alain Street Mansfield, DL9 ARTICLE 56 - Vote The Article failed on a majority show of hands vote v 77 ti ARTICLE 57 To see if the Towv will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell a parcel of land located onAssessa's Isfap 22 between Parcels 6 and 311 Said parcel is more specifically described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly sideline of Pleasant Street, said point being the southeast comer of the land of Richards parody Trust, and being about 327 feet cast of North Main Street Thence running N8549 -126, 37.13 feet by the land of V.S.H. Realty Inc., to apoint Tleceerunning S4- 45 -24H 205.80 feet by the land of planet Realty Trost to a point on the northerly sideline of Pleasant Street Thence running S85- 37 -50R; 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 Feld, plan showing parcels of land, belonging to the Town of Afamfield, stele 1 "=40 feet August 8, 1955 by Kenneth E. Mehityre ". Plan Book63,page49. Beiagaprrdonofdh landmnveyedtotheTOSw by deed from Kathryn R. Kelton, on November 1, 1929 and filed in the Bristol County Registry of Leeds Book 796, Page215, or take any action in relafion thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 57 - Vote Article was withdrann by Selectmen Chairman Dianne Boyle meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. SPECIALTOSS'N MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995 The November 6, 1996 Special Town hfeeting was called to order at 7:35 PAI. by Moderator Robert H.H. Sequel. Moderator Saquet appointed Stephen Quinn as Assistraut Moderator in the cafeteria There were 839 voters present at the meeting. There were 17 guests present in the audito- rium. meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Selecmhen, is authorized to borrow $191,667 under M.GT,. Chapter 44, Section 8(6) as amended, and charge betterments for this $191,667, and further to transfer $50,000 from the Leak Detection Resenve to the Small Sewer Extension Reserve, as the Town's contribution of37.5% toward the total costofsmall sewer projects, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 3_{' rte Withdrawn by Selectman Chairmen Dianae Royle ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to trans- fer and convey the Town's right and interest at fair market value, accord- ing to lsl.G.L., Chapter 30B, in fonrmsidenfial lots located an North White Pine face within the BalcomRidge Estates subdivision and shown onAs- meant's Map No. 3 as I.ot Numbers 98, 406, 407, and 408 and are shown On a plan of land for Nicholas C. Harris dated September 15, 1989 by Hutchins- Tiowbridge Associates, Inc. Said lots are raom specifically de- scribed as follows: Lot' Bea�inodng at the Southwest comer ofsaid lot on a Northerly side of North White Pine Lane. Thence running NOl- 40' -11" W 156.651, Thence running N85- 53' -11" H 254.23', Then running SO]- 36' -19" E 174.59', Then running S88- 23' -42" W 211.04', Thence counting clock- wise by a cure with a radius of 137.79' for a length of 43.39; then point of beginning said last two courses are by the Nonbedy sideline of No nth White Pine Lace, Said lot oo tandug 42,819 square feet Lot 2 Beginning at the Southwest comer of said lot on the Northerly side of North White Pine Lane. Thence running N01- 36' -19" W 174.59', Then tanning N85- 53' -11" E 160.27', Thence running S12- 28'-00" H 184.92', Then mining S88 - 23'42' W 195.00', along the Northerly side of Noah White Pine Lace to the point of beginning. Said lot cootainiag 31,684 square feet 79 ARTICLE' - Vote Mme theTOwn vote to transfer from Free Cash a sumof$1,736.58 to pay the following unpaid pint year's bills: DEPARTMENT VF,N`DOR AMOUNT School N.A.E.S.P. $2150 School Muriel Thrones, PPS 58.24 Town Manager Norwood HOSpital(99638) 157.00 Town Manager Norwood Hospital (99185) 157.00 DIBC Corporate Express 12.70 Police Dispatcher Salary 89.14 Police Justice Planning& Manage Associate 50.00 Police Correctional Industries 1,190.00 Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator -Show of hands ARTICLE 2 To see if the Town will vote to arrendAr fiele 8 of the April 10, 1995 ses- sion of the 1995 Annual Town Matting relative to the Small Sesver Rsten- sion Reserve as follows: Move the Than vote to transfer $65,000 from the Leak Detection Reserve to the Small Sewer Extension Reserve as the Town's contribu- tion of 37.5% toward the total cost of small sewer projects, or lake any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 2 -V to Withdrawn by Selectman Chairmen Dianne Royle ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $306,667 for small sewer ex- tensions on streets to be determined by the Sewer Commissioners and to Lot 3 Beginning at a print on the Southerly side of North ROtite Pine Lane said point being the Northwest comer of the lot Thence running counlemlodivise on a curve baling a radius of 187.79' for a length of 43.09' along the Southerly sideline of North White pine Lane, Then con- ning N88- 23'AT' H 250.64' along the Southerly sideline of North White Pine Iane, Thence running S01- 36'49" E 179.55', Then running 588- 58'-57" W 293.17', Then running NOl -00' -Il" 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 R'bim Pine Lace said pool being the Northwest comer of the 1a Then running N88- 23'42" E 165.00', Then running S12- 28' -43" B 184.92', Then maning S88- 58' -57 W 199.89', Thence owning N01- 36' -19" W 179.55' to the point ofbegirming. Said lot containing 32,926 square feet Said deed of conveyan is subject to and with the benefit of casements, mu"c ions, covenants, agreements, and reservation oftecord, if any, inso- fzt as the same may be in force and applicable. in addition, said lots shag be roomspeeificaBy subject to all restrictions found within the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants BahcomRidge Estates, dated April 10, 1986, and recorded at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds Bank 2969 Page 80. car take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Board of Selectmen - ARTICLE 4 - Vote The article failed on a standing votes nt- 455 in favor- 284 opposed - 2/3 van required Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 5 -Vt hlovetheTown vote to authorize the COuservatiourCommissionto acquire by purchase, for a total cost of $1,100,ODO the fee interest in land in Hest Afmsfield for the purpose of allowing conservation and passive recreation uses described in M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section SC; said land is described below: A parcel of land containing 91.77 acres, more or less, whrch is shown on the Town of MansfreldAssessor's sbcets at Map 15, parcel 27, and as do- scribed in a Deed which is recorded at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds in book3715, Page 205; and to accomplish said acquisition by eu- tming into all agreemenss and executing all innmorents as may be moes- sary and appropriate on behalf of the Town of Mansfield; funding for said acquisitionshallcame from the following sources: $50,000 from ip carne servation Commission Land Acquisition Account, $50,000 gift m t account from the Natural ResonceS Trust of Mamsfield, Corporation, by hansfening from available Free Cash to the Land Acquisition Account of the Conservation Commission the amount of5500,000, and by authorizing the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of so,ca ran, to borrow in anticipation of funding no amount not to exceed $500,OW under and pur- suant to Chapter 44, Mort 7(3) of the Gcueml Laws, or any other en- abling authority, aril to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, with said borrowing to be reduced by any StatF Federal or other funds which become available; provided further that such authorization shall be conrin- gentupon the awmdmg of a grant of $500,000 by the Division of Comer - vation Senices, of the Eveenfive O6rce of Emi'mmentd Affairs, under the Self -help Act, M.GL. Chapter 132A, Section I for a portion of the pmchase price. voted favorably 780 in favor 32 opposed -Standing vote count Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 6 To see if the Ton. will vote to amend the vote passed under Article 25 at th,fl,mber24,1994 SpecialToI'MI l fling, authorizing tbebortowmg of $23,810,000 for the RobinsonFAementary Schur]. Qualters Middle School and Mansfield High School projects, by deleting (he words "Pmtdded'hot no debt may be incurred under this tote prior to the commitment ofstate aid omourting to approximately 67%, except that up to $900,000 rmry be ARTICLE 10 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $47,788 to upgrade Memorial Park Facilities to conform to the current applicable codes. Voted favorably - Majority vote -Show of hands ARTICLE Il - Vote Move the Town vote m transfer from Free Cash the sum of $50,000- to make facility improvements to Memorial Park *Amended Majority vote -Show of hands Voted favorably as amended - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration failed ARTICLE 12 - Vote Move the Town vote to transfer from free cash £ands the sum of $50,000 to make facility improvements at Plymouth StreetAdilefic fields. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration fair ARTICLE 13 - Vote MmVeTOnn voteto transferfromfieecash the amoantof$46,000to con, time the development and restoration of the East Street fields project voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands bormxed herem1der for the preparation ofplant ns rzqu'red by'he SBAB to app!, for n ,bl"ce," or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE k--V tktft Motion to have a secret ballot failed 99 in favor 549 opposed Maio motion failed 359 in favor- 369 opposed: Standing vote count Re sot sidem6on failed 1RTICLE 7 -Vote Above the Townvote to inereaze the $900,0borrowing authwizafion ap proved under Article 25 at the October 24,1994 Special Tow.Meetingby $300, to $1,200,000 rendered to complete design services for tbehf - nicipal Building Committee fa the SBAB School projects. Voted favorably 278 in favor - 46 opposed - standing vote count ARTICI E S - Vole Move the Ton. vote to iorrease the $900,000 borrowing authorizati on approved under Article 25 at the October 24, 1994 Special Town bfeetiag, and/or as further amended, by $200, to $1,400,000 to pay for asbestos removal and handicap aecessfbility renovations as requested by the hlu- ddpzl Building Committee for the SBAB School projects. Voted favorably 259 in favor - 25 opposed - standing vote count ARTICLE 9 -Vote Move the Ton, vote to transfer $4,707.75 from available foods to the Memorial park Improvements Gift Account Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available fonds the amount of $99,197 to increase the FY1996 General Fund School Budget from $16,59,278 to $16,689,475, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 14 - Vote Ardelefailed - Majotily show ofhands Raronsiderationfailed ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town nill vote to transfer from available funds the amount of $9,979 to increase tip FY1996 General Fond School Budget from $16,689,475 to $16,699,424 to offset the Transportation Revolving Ac- count for General Fund expense transfers, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR Mansfield School Committee ARTICLE 15 - Vote Withdrawn by School Chairman Linda Chilson ARTICLE 16 To sce if the Town will vote to ask the Selectmen to continue the process and complete the pan base of the Gonsalves property as approved at the April 1995 Annual Town Meeting, or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Mansfield School Committee 81 ARTICLE16-Vote withdrawn by School chairman Linda Chilson ARTICLE 17 - Vote hfove ibe Town vote to authorize the Board of Sewer Commissioners, acting on behalf of the Town, to execute a revised Agreement for wzste- watecTreatment between the Tow of honsfeld and the Town of Folbor- ough, which proposed Agreement revises, updates, and supersedes the Agreement forwastewaterdated September 19,1985 and amended inDe- cember 1985 and June 1957. voted Favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 18 -Vote hfove the Town tote to outhadw the Board of Sewer Commissioners, acting on behalf of the Town, m execute a revised Ageement for WaAe- waterTreatment behvcea the Town of Mansfield and the Town of Norma, which proposed Agreement revises, updates, and supersedes the Agree- ment for wastewater dated June 18, 1986 and Jum, 1987. voted favorably- Majority vote - Show of hands ARIT IE19 -tale Moe the Town vote to discontinue Park Row as a public way. Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands Reconsideration Failed ARTICLE 20 -dole hfove the Town vote to transfer from free cash the sum of $1,17500 to the Stabilization F1md Soled favorably- blajority vote - Show of hands ARTICLE 21- Vote hioveth Townvotew transferfromfreecash to theRe5cleFundthesum of$IW,0DO. voted favorably - Idnimity vote -Show of bands ARTTCT E 22 - Vote Move the Town vote to allow the Board of Selectmen to spend up to'Avo Roodnd Thousand Dollars (5200,000) if and when recovered eroad ways rare - velop,mthe developer's bonding compan o y complete other unfinished improvements in Phase D of the FasOeigb Estates subdi- vision when the proceeds of the surety been— available, Voted favorably - majority vote - Show of hands Special Town Afeeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M. Tuesday, November 7, 1995 VITAL STATISTICS YEAR BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS POPULATION 1985 191 133 77 14.689 1986 226 130 71 14,70D 1987 205 113 97 14,790 1988 272 140 86 15,360 1989 276 159 89 16,135 1990 303 143 90 16,568 1991 335 141 67 16,780 1992 319 146 81 17,500 1993 338 113 90 18,200 1994 361 132 83 18,800 1995 390 137 89 19,350 TOWN OF MANSFIELD In accordance with the requirements of Massachusetts General Laws, the Accountant's Report for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995 is hereby submitted. The financial condition of the Town is shown by a Statement of Revenue, Actual versus Budget, and Balance Sheets. Also included are Statements of Long Term Debt and Analysis of Free Cash. ANALYSIS OF FREE CASH JUNE 30, 1995 Fund Balance $2,165,350 Plus: Deferred Revenue - Property Taxes 1.111.355 Less: Property Taxes Receivable 1.222.095 Sub -Total 2.054.610 Less: State Deficits 74.329 Certified Free Cash -June 30, 1995 $1,980,281 83 TOWN OF MANSFIELD STATEMENT OF REVENUE TUNE 30.1995 . FY1995 FY1995 REVENUE ESTIMATE ACTUAL Taxes Real/PersonalTaxes $19,650,641 $19,650,641 Other Taxes Motor Vehicle Excise 1,300,000 1,472,657 Penalty/Interest on Taxes 275,000 461,010 Hotel/Motel 140,000 158,202 P.I.L.O.T. 320,347 180,000 Sub -Total $2,035,347 $2,271,869 e s Watr Charges Water $1,522,300 $1,621,061 Sewer Charges 1,468,000 1, 522,537 Town Clerk Fees 30,000 31,950 Planning Board Fees 15,000 93,516 ConsenationFees 1,800 2,496 Board of Appeals 6,000 7,581 Site Plan Fees 8,000 8,000 500 6,373 Police Department Fees_ 59,000 19,191 Lien Certificate Fees - 37,000 40,365 Public Safety Details $3,155,100 $3,345,570 Sub -Total State Revenue - Municipal Additional Assistance FY1995 FY1995 REVENUE ESTIMATE ACTUAL Permits 18,130 0 Alcoholic Permits $45,000 $41,050 Non - Alcoholic Licenses 8,000 8,110 Building Permits 170,000 191,528 Gas/Plumbing/Electric 92,777 179,511 Fire Fees 13,000- 19,490 Health Permits 33,000 31,993 Street Openings 4,000 6,190 Sewer Permits 6,000 5,877 Sub -Total $371,777 $483,749 State Revenue - Municipal Additional Assistance $912,368 $912,368 Public Libraries 13,362 8,891 Additional Aid to Libraries 18,130 0 Veterans Benefits 9,131 4,610 Highway Chapter 81 112,653 168,979 Municipal Stabilization 84,360 0 Lottery 572,074 - 661,917 Sub -Total $1,722,078 $1,756,765 State Revenue - School School Aid - Chapter 70 $2,198,591 $2,196,235 School Transportation 177,760 139,344 School Construction 1,133,537 1,133,527 85 87 FY1995 FY1995 REVENUE FSTID4ATE ACTUAL REVENUE $256,765 $310,261 StateRevenue-S- hoot ° °1 $0- $0 Tuition State Ward $3,509,888 $3,469,106 Sub -Total 0 4,982 State Revenue- LostTaxes $10,713 $10,713 Veteran/Blind/SPouse 48,198 48,224 Elderly Abatement $58,911 $58,937 Sub -Total 289,473 268,445 Electric Contribution $27,000 $25,950 GATRA 90,000 90,000 Fines/Forfeits $36,500 $47,102 Parking Fines 165,000 119,311 Motor Vehicle Fines -Court 9 000 8,450 Library Fines _ $210,500 $174,863 Sub -Total 25,000 250,000 Miscellaneous $151,900 $275,035 Investment Earnings 75,000 297,611 Miscellaneous 300,000 301,790 Free Cash 5,625 1,875 Park(Recreation Contributions 157,600 170,019 Commuter Parking 3,000 5,787 Cable License/Rent 0 563,749 Tax Liens Redeemed 87 FY1995 FY1995 REVENUE ESTIMATE ACTUAL Miscellaneous $256,765 $310,261 Special Assessments Taxes in Litigation 0 2,385 Civil Defense 0 4,982 Sub -Total $949,890 $1,933,494 Otter Services /Transfers Water Contribution $247,345 $237,237 Sewer Contribution 289,473 268,445 Electric Contribution 491,557 454,499 Ambulance Fees 90,000 90,000 Wetlands Reserve 3,500 3,500 Water Capital 133,000 133,000 School Refuse 15,000 0 W W Depreciation Trust 0 0 Capital Improvements Fund 25,000 250,000 Sub -Total $1,294,875 $1,436,681 TOTAL $32,986,007 $34,607,625 87 TOWN OF MANSFIELD SCHEDULE OF LONG TERM OBLIGATIONS JUNE 30,199 Amount Amount Issue Alaturity Interest Principal Outstanding Outstanding rope Gen Obbg 111IJ104 7/1182 7/1122 1._. 5.00 ---- I--- 500,000 358,100 12,900 345,200 Gen Oblig Gen Oblig 1120182 V20121 5.00 500,000 345,600 12,800 332,800 Gen Oblig 618183 618/23 5.00 331,200 236,500 8,050 551000 228,450 Gen Oblig 711/86 6/1/96 6.60 585,000 165,000 520,000 130,000 390,000 Gen Oblig 6/1183 611198 8.75 6.60 2,000,000 1,340,000 395,000 135,000 260,000 Gen Oblig 711/86 9/15189 7/1196 9/15107 variable 5,425,000 3,705,000 280,000 3,425,000 Gen Oblig Gen Oblig 11 /1191 1115111 6.50 20,450,000 19,030,000 755,000 18,275,000 Gen Obli 1/15/94 1115/13 5•00 Deferred Revenue -Tax Liens 1,461,746.47 $24,841,6 0 $32,800,200 $26,3,300 $1,471,650 TOWN OF i11ANSFIELD GENERAL FUND FUND 01 BALANCE SHEET - ..1UNE 30.1995 ASSETS Petty Cash $200.00 Cash - Unrestricted Checking $288,630.43 Certificate of Deposit 4,000,000.00 Combined Investments 9,951.93 Clause 41 Property Taxes 8,754.01 Rollback Taxes 5,850.42 Personal Property Taxes Receivable -1995 14,269.87 Personal Property Taxes Receivable -1994 14,909.34 Personal Property Taxes Receivable -1993 9,769.67 Personal Property Taxes Receivable -Prior Years 12,023.76 Real Estate Taxes Receivable -1996 (193.61) Real Estate Taxes Receivable -1995 858,300.92 Real Estate Taxes Receivable -1994 262,183.51 Real Estate Taxes Receivable -1993 40,042.57 Real Estate Taxes Receivable -Prior Years 10,594.91 Provision for Abatements & Exemptions -1995 63,560.26 Provision for Abatements & Exemptions -1994 21,617.87 Provision for Abatements & Exemptions -Prior Years 39,972.04 Deferred Revenue - Property Taxes 1,111,355.20 Tax Liens Receivable 1,461,746.47 Deferred Revenue -Tax Liens 1,461,746.47 89 ASSETS Taxes in Litigation Deferred Revenue -Tax Litigation Motor Vehicle Excise Receivable -1995 Motor Vehicle Excise Receivable -1994 Motor Vehicle Excise Receivable -1993 Motor Vehicle Excise Receivable -Prior Years Deferred Revenue -Motor Vehicle Excise Apportioned Sewer Committed Interest Deferred Revenue -Sewer Assessments Tax Foreclosures Deferred Revenue -Tax Foreclosure Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Deferred Revenue -Other Due From LIABILITIES Warrants Payable Payroll Deductions EQUITY Fund Balance Deficit Abatements and Exemptions Fund Balance Reserve for Escrow Fund Balance Reserve for Encumbrances Fund Balance Unreserved $4,261.15 206,389.27 35,976.75 13,580.23 39,424.14 37,020.68 34,820.09 17,991.50 3,320.32 9.85 $4,261.15 295,370.39 71,840.77 17,991.50 3,320.32 $489,152.68 299,277.01 $79,963.49 $6,032.97 841,682.21 2,165,349.97 $7,181,161.24 $7,181,161.24 TOWN OF MANSFIELD SCHOOLLUNCH FUND 22 BALANCE SHEET -TUNE 30, 1995 ASSETS Cash - Unrestricted Checking $57,355.44 LIABILITIES Warrants Payable $9,607.47 E UITY Fund Balance Unreserved $47,747.97 $57,355.44 $57,355.44 I TOWN OF MANSFIELD SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FUND 24 BALANCE SHEET RMN 30 1995 ASSETS Cash - Unrestricted Checking $1,539,263.11 Due from Commonwealth- Chapter 90 840,046.25 Deferred Revenue - Intergovernmental Warrants Payable LIABILITIES EQUITY Fund Balance Pay and Ride Fund Balance Student Activity Fund Balance School Grants - Federal Fund Balance School Grants -State Fund Balance Premium on Sale of Bonds Fund Balance Highway- Chapter 337 Fund Balance Insurance Loss Escrow Fund Balance Arts Lottery Grant Fund Balance Tobacco Control Grant Fund Balance Bridge Replacement- Chapter 90 Fund Balance Graves Restoration Program SPECIAL REVENUE FUND EQUITY Fund Balance School Details Fund Balance NSF Grant (School) Fund Balance Lost Books Fund Balance Athletic Revolving Fund Balance Adult Education Fund Balance Recreation Revolving Fund Balance Ambulance Revolving Fund Balance Visual/Performance Arts Fund Balance Municipal Outside Details Fund Balance Library M.E.G. Grant Fund Balance Library NCR Grant Fund Balance Sale of Real Estate 'Fund Balance Reserve for Appropriation W WTP Fund Balance Right to Know Fund Balance Gifts and Bequests Fund Balance Wetlands Protection Reserve Fund Balance Balcom Ridge Fund Balance Mansfield Manor Fund Balance Payroll Deductions Fund Balance Landfill Closure- Escrow Fund Balance Library- Escrow Fund Balance Pheasant Hollow - Escrow Fund Balance Water Betterments Advance Fund Balance Sewer Betterments Advance 93 $3,857.99 $840,046.25 $40,426.42 $110,011.19 6,037.65 25,093.02 14,883.15 64,400.28 53,633.91 1,567.14 4,916.61 3,279.30 3.00 5.00 $264.05 34.48 3,728.81 18,579.57 2,824.04 74,982.81 72,726.54 831.28 17,552.75 3,293.82 10,202.85 1,487.10 1,377.00 122,881.56 18,945.00 938.90 8,904.92 567.48 66,833.06 55,996.00 3,360.80 173,922.04 144,465.89 SPECIAL REVENUE FOND EQUITY Fund Balance Sewer Connections Fund Balance Cable TV Fund Balance Bud Road - Escrow Fund Balance Industrial Park Fund Balance Airport Fund Balance Community Police Fund Balance D.A.R.E. Grant Fund Balance JordanlJackson -Escrow Cash - Unrestricted Checking Amounts to be Provided Warrants Payable BANS Payable $28,000.00 62,583.05 1,044.09 81,095.37 27,903.83 5,262.31 13,047.96 195,227.07 $2,383,167.35 $2,383,167.35 TOWN OF MANSFIELD CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 30 BALANCE SHEET -TUNE 30 1995 ASSETS $1,763,707.89 1,850,000.00 LIABILITIES $60,408.73 1,850,000.00 EQUITY Fund Balance North Main Street Project Fund Balance Well Acquisition Fund Balance W«'TP Feasibility Study Fund Balance Quality Improvements Fund Balance Capital Projects Fund Balance Industrial Park Fund Balance Reconstruction North Main St. Fund Balance Conservation Land Acquisition Fund Balance Water Quality Improvements B Fund Balance Water Pollution Control Facility 95 $3,606.10 176,215.67 103,046.55 8,200.00 139,991.22 401,834.91 15,968.66 53,400.00 30,000.00 56,000.00 CAPITAL PROTECTS EOUITY Fund Balance Potassium Inspection Fund Balance Dechlorination Fund Balance Ware Street Fund Balance CopelandAVest/Street Fund Balance Town Wide Overlay -- Fund Balance Chapter 85 Acts of 1994 Fund Balance Maple Street Reclamation Fund Balance Municipal Offices Fund Balance West Mansfield Fire Station Fund Balance Roadway Replacements Fund Balance School Reconstruction Fund Balance Municipal Computer Fund Balance Salt Shed Fund Balance Reserve for Capital Expenditures $128,465.13 90,016.71 (26,476.26) (12,573.33) 2,034.00 (16,071.92) (22,276.50) ( 5,366.57) 91,177.24 83,734.51 10,000.00 240,325.00 46,273.00 105.775.04 $3,613,707.89 $3,613,707.89 TOWN OF MANSFIELD SEWER FUND FUND 60 BALANCE SHEET -TUNE 30,1995 ASSETS Cash - Unrestricted Checking $273,504.05 User Charges Receivable 98,287.86 Utility Liens Receivable -1995 (380.29) Utility Liens Receivable -Prior Years (2,135.47) Deferred Revenue $95,772.10 LIABILITIES Warrants Payable $19,503.80 E UITY Fund Balance Reserve for Encumbrances $254,000.25 $369,276.15 $369,276.15 97 TOWN OF MANSFIELD WATER FUND FUND 61 BALANCE SHEET -TUNE 30 1995 Cash - Unrestricted Checking User Charges Receivable Water Betterments Committed Interest Sprinkler Charges Receivable Utility Liens Receivable -1994 Utility Liens Receivable -Prior Deferred Revenue Deferred Revenue -Water Betterments ASSETS LIABILITIES $568,146.35 125,120.11 2,975.95 5,832.64 (925.00) 2,363.94 2_,378.09 $128,936.54 8,909.19 Warrants Payable $42,367.87 EQUITY Fund Balance Reserve for Encumbrances $75,338.00 Fund Balance Reserve for Appropriation 450,440.48 $705,892.08 $705,892.08 TOWN OF MANSFIELD ELECTRIC FUND FUND 62 BALANCE SHEET- FI-ii.*1•' 30 1995 ASSETS Cash $3,835,013.12 LIABILITIES Warrants Payable $19,106.12 Due to Electric 3,815,907.00 $3,835,013.12 $3,815,013.12 M TOWN OF MANSFIELD LONG TERM DEBTS FUND 90 BALANCE SHEET -NNE 30.1995 ASSETS Amounts to be Provided LIABILITIES Bonds Payable Wastewater Treatment Plant Lyons Brook Well and Water Water 11 Highway Garage Library/Council on Aging Elementary School Water III Well Acquisition Landfill Closure Industrial Park Emergency Communications East Mansfield Sewer $24,841,759.00 $390,000.00 260,000.00 1,251,759.00 110,000.00 75,000.00 1,724,000.00 15,305,000.00 736,000.00 1,015,000.00 1,030,000.00 1,615,000.00 200,000.00 1,130,000.00 $24,814,759.00 $24,841,759.00 TOWN OF MANSFIELD TRUST ACCOUNTS BALANCE SHEET -.TUNE 30. 1995 ASSETS Cash $4,769,408.42 Warrants Payable LIABILITIES FUND BALANCES Non - Expendable TrastlCustody Treasurer Cemetery Funds World War B Scholarship Fund Jacob Williams Fund Williams School Fund Council on Aging Expendable Trusts /Custody Treasurer Stabilization Fund _ Stephen Keach Trust Cemetery Fund Retirement Reserve , 101 $318.00 $13,045.00 80,050.00 9,403.24 1,000.00 96,756.73 46,943.89 1,694.69 361.97 501,785.09 TRUST ACCOUNTS FUND BALANCES Expendable Trusts /Custody Treasurer World War H Scholarship Fund Jacob Williams School Jacob Williams Library Wastewater Treatment Plant Depreciation Trust Law Enforcement Trust Council on Aging Electric Department George F. Woods Cash Expendable Trusts/Custody Library Trustees Hodges, Hopkins, Building, Morse, Phipps, Working Library- General Fund TOWN TREASURER $8,628.81 5,125.79 2,126.43 3,920,772.09 15,234.79 37,700.44 13,000.00 15,461.46 $4,769,408.42 $4,769,408.42 $87,518.20 $14,502.13 73,016.07 $87,518.20 $87,518.20 The following is a breakdown of the sources of all revenues that passed through the Treasury during Fiscal Year 1995 and the cash position of the Town at the beginning and end of the fiscal year note that available cash does not mean uncommitted cash. RECEIPTS Real Estate and Personal Property Room Occupancy Tax Penalties and Interest on Taxes Motor[Vehicle Electric Receipts Water Receipts Sewer Receipts Agency Receipts Inspections, Permits, Licenses Fines Deparlanental Receipts, Refunds and Other Investment Earnings RevolvingAccounts, Reserves and Gifts Government Grants and Distributions Other Financial Sources TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH Cash July 1, 1994 Receipts Disbursements Cash Tune 30, 1995 Warrants Payable Available Cash $19,935,892.09 158,202.00 462,385.92 1,472,132.92 18,421,005.92 1,994,708.35 1,460,885.14 23,294,815.55 484,299.00 174,863.00 5,934,885.00 275,035.00 2,584,957.90 5,054,611.46 1�9 8�,�0 $83,238,574.25 $9,236,820.87 78,238,57425 76,239,584.38 11,235,810.74 155,682.87 11,080,127.87 An average of 100% of At nunrrstricted funds were invested throngbout the year. + Includes investment returned $5,000,00D.00. 103 TOWN COLLECTOR The following tables present a comparison of taxes versus percent collected at fiscal year end. Please note that motor vehicle excise is assessed on a calendar basis; therefore, the amounts levied and percentages collected in FY1995 represent only six months of activity for the 1995 levy. Real and Personal Property Fiscal Year Tax Rate Tax Levy Total Percent Satisfied at FY End FY1995 15.46116.60 19,606,059.00 98.2% October 1, 1995 FY1994 15.15116.54 18,576,138.00 98.9% FY1993 14.61116.67 18,132,380.00 919.9% Title liens against properties for unpaid taxes October 1, 1995 totaled $1,758,403.62. Motor Vehicle Excise Fiscal Year Tax Rate Tax Levy Total Percent Satisfied at FY End FY1995 25.00 1,304,061.55 86.0% FY1994 25.00 1,372,853.03 95.2% FY1993 25.00 1,222,252.58 99.0% BOARD OF ASSESSORS Service is our Motto The tax rates for FY 1996 were approved at $16.06 for Residential and Open Space and $17.20 for Commercial, Industrial, and Personal Property. The Town's total valuation increased from $1,238,658,000 to $1,268,818,100. Any taxpayer with questions on their assessments or eligibility for exemption should take the op- portunity to inquire at the Assessors Office. This is especially important for any person who be- lieves 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 7:00 p.m. TAX RATE RECAPITULATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1996 Gross Amount to be Raised $38,176,656.97 Estimated Receipts and Available Funds .392 897 07 1717,783,759.90 Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation _ $ Real Property Valuations $1,244,448,200.00 Personal Property Valuations 24.369.900 00 Total Property Valuations $1,268,818,100.00 Real Property Tax 364,597.62 $2Q,419.162 Personal Property Tax 28 Total Taxes Levied on Property $20,783,759.90 105 LOCAL EXPENDITURES A. Appropriations $37.281.860.07 B. Other Local Expenditures 1. Amount Certified by Treasurer for Tax Title Foreclosure $20,000.00 2. Debt and Interest Charges Maturing to Include in Budget - 0 3. Amount to Satisfy Final Court Judgment 0 4. Total Overlay Deficits of Prior Years 79,963.49 5. Total Offsets 28,916.00 6. Revenue Deficits 0 7. Any Other Amounts to be Raised 0 8. SRPEDD 2.485.20 TOTAL A & B $37,413,224.76 TOTAL CITY TAX AND STATE ASSESSMENTS $269,327.00 OVERLAY 494.105.21 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED $38,176,656.97 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS 1. Total Estimated Receipts from State $6,159,017.00 2. Local Estimated Receipts 7,173,844.00 3. Available Funds 4,060,036.07 4. Available Funds to Reduce Rate 0 5. Total of Lines 1 -4 $17,392,897.07 Railroad Expansion, Population Surges, and Calls for New Indnsby. Sound Pmniflar? It's all in ...Mansfield's History In the early 1700s, Maosfield was a community of farm,,. The three rivers that am through the town —the Wading, Rumford and Canoeriets�offered water powerfor grist and sawmills and gave the Town its first industry: the production of hen. The Leonard family mined and smelted bog iron along the Cance River, and Ephraim Leonard became well known as a colonial judge and a colonel in the French and Indian Wars of the 1740s. Early in this period, Mansfield was a pad of Norton. It separated from that Town in 1731. On August 31st of that year local men gathered at Isaac tiellman's home to elect effects for the new Norton North Precinct. Mansfield was incorporated as a district in 1770, and the Town of Mansfield was established on August 23, 1775. Amos Shepard House, Past Street/Rte. 106 - Built 1772 Est 1870 Cowesset Farm, School Street - West Mansfield 107 Israel Coward House, Branch Street - Built 1772 In th ody ISlbs, other smallindustriesbeganto operate: nail and tack factories and carton mills, which also used waterpower. Farm: jog continued to he important to Mansfield's economy, and resi- dents settled throughout the Town. Women earned an income at More, braiding or sewing straw bonnets. In 1835, coal mining he in West Mansfield and continued off and on for nearly a cen- tury FISHER BROS., BASKET+ MAN UFACTURERS. ... vn c�u• n.v us w rma nu . . ov wur.ow arxaer. aexseu :,^ x.,. Factor, House, North Mansfield Train Depot Arco Penny Grover House, Rrilliam,, Sheet - Built 1800 The Grover house was well known. Maps in the 1800's stated to "go forth from" this house. Coal ruining tunnels are still found under the house which is said to have ghosts. (Photo 1970) 'Haven in 1835, the Boston and Providence Railroad arrived in Mansfield-The Town became a refueling and transfer point for the railroad, and homes began to cluster downtown. From here, trains ran to New Bedford along the Taunton branch, and through Foxboro to Framingham. The plan of Mansfield Center was laid out as a speculative venture in the 1880s. School Street- Oldesthomein Mansfield with all the cur- uum- mgs still attached Original owner and year unknown. WILLTAM h1AJOR, TRACE AND STAKE CHAINS, ETC, w. m,,,a,m wn sY, xwvrrq wave North Common and train station on a parade day. Note the tree in the center is the same tore as in the photo to your IefL 1905 Mansfield Railroad Depot The Engine bears his name. 109 The Mansfield Tavern was known throughout the area as a fire, hotel with excellent dining. It was located where Route 106 now dissects North Main Sheet at the North Common. With rail transportation close at hand the Toxm fathers worked to draw new industry to Mansfield, beginning in the mid 1800s. They were successful in attracting some of Attleboro's jewelry produc- tion (our town's largest industry in 1875), as well AS a shoe factory from Lynn, the Manton Windlass company from Providence, and Walter Lorwey's Chocolate and Cocoa works. They established th, Mansfield Board of Trade in 1892. hieanwbile other products put Mansfield on the map, including ChiLson fmnaccs and Bailey bake ovens. The Baileyfanrily sold its baked goods throughout New England, while the Austin sold geese and other poultry in Quincy Market The Tmlti S varied in- dustry also included machine shops, ii ketworks, and a knife fac- tory, nfiich profited from the railroad. Formally the Colson Stove Factory and rounory rucai" ,11 hair station area. Built 1855 - Photo 1995 Formally the Hotel Skinner, West Street Built 1890 - Photo lYYJ The industry attracted residents. Newcomem from Ireland, Eng- land Canada, and Italy flooded the Town, whose population more than doubled between 1870 and 1915. In 1915, more than one fourth of Mansfield's residents had been bom in another country. The face of Mansfield changed, as townspeople built new schools, churches, storefronts, and —close by the Victorian Tonm Hall that faced the Sou0t Common -- Soldier's Memorial Hall. This building honored Civil War veterans and gave a home to the public library. C.H. Pratt Store, South Main andlYdsonPlace. Alsolaio va ss Fd- lionandtheCarelFmdleyStore. Presentlyaprivate house but as a store it was very popular for "dry goods ". Photo 1910 Orthodox Congregational Church, West Street - Est 1838 1995 Remodeling of the former East Mansfield Baptist Church Joseph Harris (louse, South Main Street - Built 1830 s S. Cracker Lovell House -1893 - Originally built at the turner of East and South Main Sheets. Later proved to East Street lit As Mansfield continues to grow and change, buildings from yes- teryear remain as landmarks that continue to guide us. These in- clude the Fisher - Richardson House, Gardner Chilson's stone factory across from the train station and his home on Rumford Avenue, where John McGrath once tended formal gardens, and a number of small farmhouses scattered throughout the Tony. Tbm a comer in Mansfield and come face to face with our past ,o,,,.. -n. nwr.or..I MANSFIELD,- - - NASS. �-Iffi Vqar -, New DINING ROOM, OFFICE and READING ROOM Recently Added, Newly Furnished and Thoroughly Heated. FIRST -CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS For Permanent and Transient Guests. . MW aad mover Tiekels alien in.ln d. . . M ss. E. A Tib6eff, Chancy Street - 1930 - Showing the Old Colony Railroad me, The Mansfield Tavern and Mansfield House. For further information concerning the history of Mansfield, we would like to suggest attending a meeting of the Mansfield Histor- ical society which meets the second Monday of each month at the Jennie Copeland HouseonitumfordAvenue. 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