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Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansreki, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 15, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 3
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the
sum of $26,000,956.16 to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town departments, as
further described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2000:
Raise from Taxation
Transfer from Available Funds:
Wetlands Protection Act
Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Electric Department
Total
Or take any action in relation thereto.
$24,458,983.16
4,000.00
417,634.00
502,678.00
617.661.00
$26,000,956.16
ARTICLE 3- Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$24,410,719.81 to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town departments, as further
described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 2000:
Raise from Taxation
Transfer from Available Funds:
Wetlands Protection Act
Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Electric Department
Total
$22,934,431.81
4,000.00
399,327.00
477,473.00
595.488.00
$24,410,719.81
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ARTICLE 3- Page 2
Plus a contingency appropriation of $912,251 for curb recycling and trash collection
pending a town-wide referendum vote.
Selectmen
Other Expenses 100,250.00
Total 100,250.00
Town Manager
Personal Services 478,287.02
Other Expenses 47,850.00
Total 526,137.02
DatalFinance
Personal Services 221,762.62
Other Expenses 62,665.00
Capital Outlay 1,000.00
Total 285,427.62
Accountant
Personal Services 96,437.50
Other Expenses 21,910.00
Total 118,347.50
Assessor
Personal Services 120,167.50
Other Expenses 35,700.00
Total 155,867.50
Data Processing
Personal Services 51,000.00
Other Expenses 103,140.00
Capital Outlay 27,900.00
Total 182,040.00
Town Clerk
Personal Services 95,576.92
Other Expenses 33,529.00
Total 129,105.92
Conservation
Personal Services 50,197.60
Other Expenses 2,800.00
Total 52,997.60
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ARTICLE 3 -Page 3
Planning Board
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Total
Zoning Board of Appeals
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
Boards/Commissions
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
Redevelopment
Authority
Other Expenses
Total
Municipal Building Commission
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
Public Buildings
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Total
Police
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Total
Fire
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Total
92,211.76
3,550.00
0.00
95,761.76
5,000.00
750.00
5,750.00
1,200.00
7,553.00
8,753.00
1.00
1.00
17,545.00
2000.00
19,545.00
138,021.00
215,705.00
71,400.00
425,126.00
1,971,050.45
264,304.00
138,478.00
2,373,832.45
1,706,449.00
133,385.00
34,000.00
1,873,834.00
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ARTICLE 3 -Page 4
Emergency Medical Service
Personal Services 297,270.00
Other Expenses 66,600.00
Capital Outlay 9,000.00
Total 372,870.00
Dispatchers
Personal Service 338,094.00
Other Expenses 15,250.00
Capital Outlay 2,000.00
Total 355,344.00
Building Inspector
Personal Services 170,198.76
Other Expenses 9,956.00
Total 180,154.76
Emergency Management
Personal Services 3,000.00
Other Expenses 26,585.00
Capital Outlay 3,200.00
Total 32,785.00
Town Expense
for Education
Personal Services 18,500.00
Charter School A 367,000.00
Total 385,500.00
Engineering
Personal Services 133,592.09
Other Expenses 18,275.00
Total 151,867.09
D.P.W. Administration
Personal Services 182,034.00
Other Expenses 110,386.00
Total 292,420.00
D.P.W. Highway
Personal Services 603,367.00
Other Expenses 310,360.00
Capital Outlay 22,000.00
Total 935,727.00
ARTICLE 3 - Page 5
Winter Maintenance
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
77,360.00
110,780.00
188,140.00
Airport
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
1,600.00
10,000.00
11,600.00
Wastewater
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Debt
Internal Services
Total
586,875.00
628,634.00
44,570.00
227,560.34
477,473.00
1,965,112.34
Health
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
70,448.24
23,521.00
93,969.24
Right to Know
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
3,000.00
4.00
3,004.00
Council on Aging
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
155,794.00
42,355.00
198,149.00
Veterans Services
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
43,650.00
40,500.00
84,150.00
Social Services
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
26,549.00
13,707.00
40,256.00
Library
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
269,488.00
150,625.00
420,113.00
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ARTICLE 3 - Page 6
Parks/Recreation
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
Historical Commission
Other Expenses
Total
Insurance
Town Insurance
Employee Benefits
Total
Debt
Principal
Interest
Total
Miscellaneous
Reserve Fund
Revaluation
TOTAL
87,625.00
33,060.00
120,685.00
4,770.00
4,770.00
289,475.00
5,049,048.00
5,338,523.00
3,580,000.76
2,925,163.49
6,505,164.25
130,393.76
225,246.00
22,000.00
24,410,719.81
Voted favorably - Vote passes on a show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS
Helen P. Christian
Town CIeri<
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 15, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 5
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the
sum of $26,381,421 to defray the expenses of the Mansfield Public School System for the
ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2000 as follows:
Salaries
Goods and Services
TOTAL
$20,838,086
5.543.335
$26,381,421
And to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from
available funds the sum of $300,000 to defray the expenses of the Mansfield School
Department for additional school bus transportation expenses associated with the
elimination ofPay-N-Ride, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: School Committee
ARTICLE 5 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate from available funds the sum of
$24,822,528 to defray the expenses of the Mansfield Public School System for the
ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2000 as follows:
Salaries
Goods and Services
TOTAL
$19,785,086
5.037.442
$24,822,528
Plus a contingency appropriation of $674,893 for school expenses pending a town wide
referendum vote.
ARTICLE 5 - Page 2
Voted favorably - Vote passes on a show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
May 23, 2000
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following vote was taken at the start of the May 15, 2000
session of the April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Move to allow the moderator to
declare a 2/3 majority vote under M.G. L. Ch.39s. 15, as amended by Ch. 448 ofthe Acts
of 1996, and M.G.L. Ch. 44, ss 1,7 and 8.
Voted favorably on a show of hands vote.
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Town aerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 15, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 2
To see if the Town will vote that the income from the sale of electricity to private
consumers or for electricity supplies to municipal buildings or for municipal power and
street lights, together with receipts from jobbing accounts, be appropriated for the
Municipal Electric Department, the whole or any part to be expended by the Manager of
the Municipal Electric Department under the direction and control of the Board of
Selectmen as Municipal Light Commissioners, for expenses of the Department for
FY2000, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 2 - Vote
Move the Town vote that the income from the sale of electricity to private consumers or
for electricity supplies to municipal buildings or for municipal power and street lights,
together with receipts from jobbing accounts, be appropriated for the Municipal Electric
Department, the whole or any part to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal
. Electric Department under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen as
Municipal Light Commissioners, for expenses of the Department for FY2000.
Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansrekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 15,2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 4
To see if the Town will vote to raise from water enterprise revenue or transfer from
available funds the sum of $2,808,028.52 to defray the expenses of the Water Enterprise,
as further described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 2000:
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from General Fund
Total
Water
2000
Bud2et
41a Personal Services
41 b Other Expenses
41c Capital Outlay
41d Debt
41e Internal Services
4lf Reserve Fund
Total
497,816.00
530,294.00
445,009.28
732,785.76
365,372.00
25,000.00
2,596,277.04
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 4 - Vote
$2,677,634.76
130.393.76
$2,808,028.52
2001 Dollar Percent
Proposed Difference Chan2e
534,208.50 36,392.50 7.3
537,944.00 7,650.00 1.4
259,500.00 -185,509.28 -41.7
1,033,742.02 300,956.26 41.1
417,634.00 52,262.00 14.3
25,000.00 0 0
2,808,028.52 211,751.48 8.2
Move the Town vote to raise from water enterprise revenue or transfer from available
funds the sum of $2,868,351.52 to defray the expenses of the Water Enterprise, as further
described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 2000:
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ARTICLE 4 - Page 2
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from Available Funds
General Fund Excluded Debt
Total
$2,737,957.76
130.393.76
$2,868,351.52
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
THE COlv1.MONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 9
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a
sum of money to defray the expenses of the Southeastern Regional School District for the
ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2000, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 9 -Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $410,249 to defray the Town's
expenses of the Southeastern Regional School District for the ensuing 12-month period
beginning July 1, 2000.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Chrtstian
Town Cieri<
THE COMMONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 10
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Building Inspector's Department to establish
for Fiscal Year 2001 a Revolving Inspection Account in accordance with MGL Chapter
44, Section 53E~ for the collection of 65% of electrical, mechanical, gas and plumbing
inspection fees, (the remaining 35% to be credited to General Fund estimated receipts)
and to authorize expenditures of up to $150,000 in payment to inspector's performing
these inspections, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 10 - Vote
Move the Town vote to authorize the Building Inspector's Department to establish for
Fiscal Year 2001 a Revolving Inspection Account in accordance with MGL Chapter 44,
Section 53E~ for the collection of 65% of electrical, mechanical, gas and plumbing
inspection fees, (the remaining 35% to be credited to General Fund estimated receipts)
and to authorize expenditures of up to $150,000 in payment to inspector's performing
these inspections.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 11
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Police Department to establish for Fiscal
Year 2001 a Revolving Firearms License and Permit Fees Account in accordance with
MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E~ to receive firearms license and permit fees, and to
authorize expenditures of up to $10,000 from such fund to pay the state its share of such
fees and to use the balance for departmental needs or expenditures, or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 11 - Vote
Move the Town vote to authorize the Police Department to establish a revolving account
under Chapter 44, Section 53E~ of the MGL entitled "Firearms Revolving Account" for
the purpose of receiving 50% of the monies from payment of Firearms Identification
Cards and Licenses to Carry fees and other Firearm related licenses; to authorize the
Chief of Police to expend not more than $10,000 to pay the expenditures and wages
involved in the issuance of Firearms Identification Cards and Licenses to Carry and other
firearm related licenses: to finance the acquisition, maintenance, repair and improvement
of firearm license equipment used by the police department and to disburse funds
associated with those activities.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
TIIE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 12
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to establish for
Fiscal Year 2001 a Revolving Home Compost Bin account in accordance with MGL
Chapter 44, Section 53EYz for the collection of proceeds from the sale of home compost
bins and to authorize expenditures of up to $5,000 for the purchase of these bins, or take
any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 12 - Vote
Move the Town vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to establish for Fiscal
Year 2001 a Revolving Home Compost Bin account in accordance with MGL Chapter
44, Section 53EYz for the collection of proceeds from the sale of home compost bins and
to authorize expenditures of up to $5,000 for the purchase of these bins.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiell, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certifY thatthe following is a vote taken at the May 22,2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to accept M.G.L. Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of
1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988 which allows an additional real
estate tax exemption of one hundred percent (100%) on Clauses lID, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C,
22D, 22E, 37 A, 41 C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, or take any action
in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Assessors
ARTICLE 13 - Vote
To see if the Town will vote to accept M.G.L. Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of
1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988 which allows an additional real
estate tax exemption of one hundred percent (100%) on Clauses lID, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C,
22D, 22E, 37A, 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansrek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 15
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available
funds a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Municipal
Building CommitteelPublic Schools, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 15 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate as part of the FY2001 budget the sum of
$31,000 for various Capital Improvements projects for Public Schools as follows:
Lavatory Renovations Roland Green
Door Replacement Roland Green
$18,000
$13,000
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 17
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available
funds a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Department of
Public Works, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 17 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate as part of the FY2001 budget the sum of
$295,000 for various Capital Improvements projects for the Department of Public
Works/Special Projects and School Department.
Police Department Parking Lot
Road Improvements
4X4 One-Ton Truck and Plow
Police Station HV AC
Library/COA Sidewalk
Plymouth Street Fields
East Street Fields
TOTAL
$ 12,000
100,000
54,000
34,000
20,000
25,000
50.000
$295,000
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 18
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available
funds a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Engineering
Department:
. Small Bridge Repair
. Mill Pond Replacement Construction
. Inflow & Infiltration Reduction
. Small Sewer Extension
. Lakeview Avenue Drainage
. Kingman Pond Dam Design
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 18 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate as part of the FY2001 budget the sum of
$135,000 for various Capital Improvements projects for the Engineering Department as
follows:
Small Bridge Repair
$135,000
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS
Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 19
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available
funds a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Fire
Department, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Capital Improvements Committee
ARTICLE 19 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate as part of the FY2001 budget the sum of
$106,000 for various Capital Improvements projects for the FireIPolice Departments as
follows:
Ladder Truck
Imaging Camera
Weapons Replacement
$ 50,000
26,000
30.000
$106,000
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
THE COMMONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345. Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to. certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 30
To see if the Town wiD vote to appropriate the balance of $350,000 for the purchase of a
ladder truck (tower) for the Fire Department and to meet this appropriation the Town
Manager may enter into a lease purchase contract or the Treasurer, with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $350,000 under MGL Chapter 44,
Section 7 (8) as amended; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 30 - Vote
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Move the Town vote to appropriate the balance of $350,000 for the purchase ofa ladder
truck (tower) for the Fire Department and to meet this appropriation the Town Manager
may enter into a lease purchase contract for a term of five years or the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $350,000 under MGL
Chapter 44, Section 7 (9) as amended.
Voted favorably- Vote passes on a show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
TIrE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 32
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the
sum of $8,000 for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Health
ARTICLE 32 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000 for a Household
Hazardous Waste Collection, or take any action in relation thereto.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
-
THE COMMONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS
Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 39
To see if the Town will vote to accept a 12-foot wide access/utility easement within
"Fulton Place", described more fully as follows. This easement would extend
approximately 100 feet from Fulton Street, along a 12-foot wide strip of land off Fulton
Street, referred to as "Fulton Place" on a Plan of Land by RIM Engineering, dated
September 14, 1973, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 39 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept a 12-foot wide access/utility easement within "Fulton
Place", described more fully as follows. This easement would extend approximately 100
feet from Fulton Street, along a 12-foot wide strip of land off Fulton Street, referred to as
"Fulton Place" on a Plan of Land by RIM Engineering, dated September 14, 1973.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COM:MONWEALTII OF MASSACHUSETTS
Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 40
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Home Rule Charter, Article 2 Town Meeting,
Section 2-3 Time of Meeting, first paragraph, which reads:
tiThe annual town meeting shall commence with Article 1, Municipal Elections,
on the third Monday of March. All other Articles shall be considered at an adjourned
session commencing on the first Monday of April, and ending on or before the first day of
June. Time and place for the annual town meeting shall be designated by the board of
selectmen in accordance with the General Laws. "
And replace it with the following:
"The Annual Meeting of the Town of Mansfield for the transaction of business
relating to the prudential affairs for the Town, shall be held on the second Tuesday in
April and end on or before the first day of June. The Annual Town Meeting for the
election of Town officers shall be held on the second Tuesday in May. Time and place for
the Annual Town Meeting shall be designated by the Board of Selectmen in accordance
with the General Laws. "
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 40 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Home Rule Charter, Article 2 Town Meeting, Section
2-3 Time of Meeting, first paragraph, which reads:
ARTICLE 40 - Page 2
"The annual town meeting shall commence with Article 1, Municipal Elections,
on the third Monday of March. All other Articles shall be considered at an adjourned
session commencing on the first Monday of April, and ending on or before the first day of
June. Time and place for the annual town meeting shall be designated by the board of
selectmen in accordance with the General Laws. "
And replace it with the following:
"The Annual Meeting of the Town of Mansfield for the transaction of business
relating to the prudential affairs for the Town, shall be held on the second Tuesday in
April and end on or before the first day of June. The Annual Town Meeting for the
election of Town officers shall be held on the second Tuesday in May. Time and place for
the Annual Town Meeting shall be designated by the Board of Selectmen in accordance
with the General Laws. "
Voted favorably - Vote passes on show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiell, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certity that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 44
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Home Rule Charter, Article 8 Fiscal
Procedures, Section 8-2, which reads:
"Not later than December 21, the tawn manger shall submit to the board of
selectmen and finance committee a proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year with
accompanying documents and a concise budget message suitable for inclusion in the
Annual Report on the Warrant. "
And replace it with the following:
"The Tawn Manager, no later than the first Monday in February of each year,
shall submit to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee a proposed budget and a
proposed capital improvement program for the ensuing fiscal year with an accompanying
budget message and supporting documents. "
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 44 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Home Rule Charter, Article 8 Fiscal Procedures,
Section 8-2, which reads:
"Not later than December 21, the tawn manger shall submit to the board of
selectmen and finance committee a proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year with
accompanying documents and a concise budget message suitable for inclusion in the
Annual Report on the Warrant. "
"T
ARTICLE 44 - Page 2
And replace it with the following:
"The Town Manager, no later than the first Monday in January of each year,
shall submit to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee a proposed budget and a
proposed capital improvement program for the ensuing fiscal year with an accompanying
budget message and supporting documents. "
Voted favorably - Vote passes on show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
Helen P. Christian
Town Cieri<
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 45
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Home Rule Charter, Article 8 Fiscal
Procedures, Section 8-4 Capital Improvements Program first paragraph, which reads:
"Not later than December 21 of each year, the town manager shall submit a
capital improvement program to the board of selectmen and finance committee. The
capital improvement program, prepared by Capital Improvement Program Committee,
shall include... ))
And replace it with the following:
"Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the town manager
shall submit a capital improvement program to the board of selectmen and finance
committee. The capital improvement program, prepared by Capital Improvement
Program Committee, shall include... )) "
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 45 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Home Rule Charter, Article 8 Fiscal Procedures,
Section 8-4 Capital Improvements Program first paragraph, which reads:
"Not later than December 21 of each year, the town manager shall submit a
capital improvement program to the board of selectmen and finance committee. The
ARTICLE 45 -Page 2
capital improvement program, prepared by Capital Improvement Program Committee,
shall include... "
And replace it with the following:
"Not later than the first Monday in January of each year, the town manager shall submit
a capital improvementprogram to the board of selectmen and finance committee. The
capital improvement program, prepared by Capital Improvement Program Committee,
shall include ... "
Voted favorably - Vote passes on show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfukl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 49
To see if the Town will enter into a ten-year lease agreement with the UnCommon
Theatre Group for the lease of the Hartwell School, or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 49 - Vote
Move the Town to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease agreement for a
term not to exceed ten years by which the Town would lease the property known as the
former Hartwell situated on Mill Street to the UnCommon Theatre Group
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfukl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 50
To see if the Town will amend Section VII of Chapter 5 of the General By-Laws by
inserting "leaves," between the words "any" and "house dirt" in the third line, or take any
action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 50- Vote
Move the Town to amend Section VII of Chapter 5 of the General By-Laws by inserting
"leaves," between the words "any" and "house dirt" in the third line.
Voted favorably - Majority vote show of hands
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALlH OF MASSACHUSEITS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to.certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22,2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 51
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to
amend Section 5.7 Residential Compound paragraph 5.7.2 Standards by adding the
following sentence:
For the purposes of this by-law any and all Form A lots created out of the original tract of
. land upon which the Residential Compound is proposed shall be counted toward the
maximum density (6 dwellings) allowed by this by-law.
To read:
5.7.2 Standards - A group of not more than six (6) and not less than two (2) single family
dwellings sharing common frontage and a private access road may be permitted by
Special Permit by the Planning Board in the Rl District subject to the following:
For the purposes of this by-law any and all Form A lots created out of the original tract of
land upon which the Residential Compound is proposed shall be counted toward the
maximum density (6 dwellings) allowed by this by-law. Or take any other action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 51 - Page 2
ARTICLE 51- Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 5.7 Residential Compound paragraph 5.7.2 Standards by adding the following be
sentence:
For the purposes of this by-law any and all Form A lots created out of the original tract of
land upon which the Residential Compound is proposed shall be counted toward the
maximum density (6 dwellings) allowed by this by-law.
To read:
5.7.2 Standards - A group of not more than six (6) and not less than two (2) single family
dwellings sharing common frontage and a private access road may be permitted by
Special Permit by the Planning Board in the Rl District subject to the following:
For the purposes of this by-law any and all Form A lots created out of the original tract of
land upon which the Residential Compound is proposed * for the previous 5 years shall
be counted toward the maximum density (6 dwellings) allowed by this by-law.
First vote
* Amendment
Voted favorably on a standing vote count 61 in favor - 44 opposed
Second vote
Main Motion
Voted favorably on a standing vote count 86 in favor - 4 opposed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSEITS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansreki, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 54
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to
amend Section 4.2.2 Density and Dimensional Regulations - Business and Industrial
Districts, Footnote (3) which currently reads:
"In the 11 and 12 districts, side and rear setbacks shall be 75 feet when businesses abut
residential. Said setbacks shall be waived when abutting a railroad easement in the
11, 12 and 13 districts."
to read as follows:
"(3) In the 11 and 12 districts, side and rear setbacks shall be 75 feet when business or
industrial uses are within 75 feet of the property line of a residential use or a
residential zone line. Said setbacks shall be waived when abutting a railroad
easement in the 11,12 and 13 districts." Or take any other action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 54 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 4.2.2 Density and Dimensional Regulations - Business and Industrial Districts,
Footnote (3) which currently reads:
"In the II and 12 districts, side and rear setbacks shall be 75 feet when businesses abut
residential. Said setbacks shall be waived when abutting a railroad easement in the
II, 12 and 13 districts."
to read as follows:
ARTICLE 54 - Page 2
"(3) In the 11 and 12 districts, side and rear setbacks shall be 75 feet when business or
industrial uses are within 75 feet of the property line of a residential use or a
residential zone line. Said setbacks shall be waived when abutting a railroad
easement in the 11,12 and 13 districts."
Voted favorably - Vote passes on a show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfieki, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7 :00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 55
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to
amend Section 3.3.4 Rooming House be deleting the definition and by deleting the use
from the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations, Or take any other action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 55 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 3.3.4 Rooming House be deleting the definition and by deleting the use from the
Schedule of Principal Use Regulations.
Voted favorably - Vote passes on a show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansrekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 56
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to
amend Section 3.5.7 HotellMotel by deleting the words "... more or less..." to read as
follows:
3.5.7 Hotel/Motel: A building or portion thereof used for the temporary occupancy of
individuals who are lodged with or without meals and in which provisions for
cooking is preponderantly in a central kitchen and not in the individual rooms or
suites. Said use may incorporate small shops and restaurants. Or take any other
action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 56 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 3.5.7 HotellMotel by deleting the words" .. . more or less..." to read as follows:
3.5.7 Hotel/Motel: A building or portion thereof used for the temporary occupancy of
individuals who are lodged with or without meals and in which provisions for
cooking is preponderantly in a central kitchen and not in the individual rooms or
suites. Said use may incorporate small shops and restaurants.
Voted favorably - Vote passes on a show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansrekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 57
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to
amend Section 3.6.2 Bulk Material Storage and Sales by deleting the comma after the
words"... or similar establishment for open and enclosed..." to read as follows:
3.6.2 Bulk Material Storage and Sales: Contractor's yard, fuel oil/heating service
facility, lumber yard, recreational vehicle center or similar establishment for open and
enclosed distribution or sale at wholesale and retail of material, merchandise,
products or equipment provided that all smoke, odor, particulate matter, toxic matter,
fire or explosive hazard, glare, noise and vibration shall be effectively confined to the
premises or disposed of in a manner so as not to pose a present or potential hazard to
human health, safety, welfare or the environment. Or take any other action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 57 -Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 3.6.2 Bulk Material Storage and Sales by deleting the comma after the words
"... or similar establishment for open and enclosed..." to read as follows:
3.6.2 Bulk Material Storage and Sales: Contractor's yard, fuel oil/heating service
facility, lumber yard, recreational vehicle center or similar establishment for open and
ARTICLE 57- Page 2
enclosed distribution or sale at wholesale and retail of material, merchandise,
products or equipment provided that all smoke, odor, particulate matter, toxic matter,
fire or explosive hazard, glare, noise and vibration shall be effectively confined to the
premises or disposed of in a manner so as not to pose a present or potential hazard to
human health, safety, welfare or the environment.
Voted favorably - Vote passes on a show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfuki, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 58
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to
amend Section 3.0 Principal Use Regulations, Table 3.5 Schedule of Principal Use
Regulations - Business Uses - to read as follows: (changes shown in bold type)
SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL USE REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS DISTRICTS DISTRICTS
1 2 3 R 1 2 3 1 2 3 A SPA
3.5 BUSINESS USES
3.5.1 Retail Store N N N S Y Y Y S S Y * Y
3.5.2 Mall N N N N N N N S N N * Y
3.5.3 Office N N N S Y Y Y Y Y Y * Y
3.5.4 Bank N N N S Y Y Y Y Y Y * Y
3.5.5 Restaurant N N N S Y Y Y S N Y * Y
3.5.6 Fast Food Restaurant N N N N N N N S N N * Y
3.5.7 HotellMotel N N N S S S S S S S * Y
3.5.8 Lodge and Club S S S S Y Y Y Y Y YN Y
3.5.9 Funeral Home S S S S Y Y Y Y Y YN Y
3.5.10 Vet CliniclHospital N N N S S S S S S S N Y
3.5.11 Kennel S N N N N N N S S S * Y
3.5.12 Personal Service Shop N N N S Y Y Y S S Y * Y
3.5.13 Craft Shop and Building *
Trade N N N N Y y Y Y y Y * Y
3.5.14 Com.lTrade School N N N S Y Y Y Y Y Y * Y
3.5.15 Amusement Facility N N N S Y Y S N N S N Y
3.5.16 Auto Service Station N N N N S S N S S S * Y
3.5.17 Auto Repair/Body Shop N N N N S S S S S S * Y
3.5.18 Car Wash N N N N N N S N N NN Y
3.5.19 Vehicular Dealership N N N N S S S S S S N Y
3.5.20 Parking Facility N N N S Y Y Y S S S * Y
3.5.21 Home Occupation Y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3.5.22 Motor Vehicle Salvage N N N N N N N S N NN Y
3.5.23 Adult Bookstore N N N N N N N S N N N Y
3.5.24 Adult Motion Picture
Theater N N N N N N N S N N N y
3.5.25 Adult Paraphernalia
Store N N N N N N N S N N N Y
3.5.26 Adult Video Store N N N N N N N S N N N Y
3.5.27 Adult Cabaret N N N N N N N S N N N y
Or take any other action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
ARTICLE 58 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to amend
Section 3.0 Principal Use Regulations, Table 3.5 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations-
Business Uses - to read as follows: (changes shown in bold type)
RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS DISTRICTS DISTRICTS
1 2 3 R 1 2 3 1 2 3 A SPA
3.5 BUSINESS USES
3.5.1 *Retail Store N N N S y y y S S y * y
3.5.2 Mall N N N N N N N S N N * Y
3.5.3 Office N N N S y y y y y y * y
3.5.4 Bank N N N S Y Y y Y Y Y * Y
3.5.5 Restaurant N N N S Y Y Y S N Y * Y
3.5.6 Fast Food Restaurant N N N N N N N S N N * Y
3.5.7 HotellMotel N N N S S S S S S S * Y
3.5.8 Lodge and Club S S S S y Y y y y y N Y
3.5.9 Funeral Home S S S S Y Y y y y Y N Y
3.5.10 Vet Clinic/Hospital N N N S S S S S S S N Y
3.5.11 Kennel S N N N N N N S S S * Y
3.5.12 Personal Service Shop N N N S Y Y Y S S Y * Y
3.5.13 Craft Shop and Building *
Trade N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y * Y
3.5.14 Com./Trade School N N N S Y y Y Y Y Y * Y
3.5.15 Amusement Facility N N N S Y y S N N S N Y
3.5.16 Auto Service Station N N N N S S N S S S * Y
3.5.17 Auto RepairlBody Shop N N N N S S S S S S * Y
3.5.18 Car Wash N N N N N N S N N NN y
3.5.19 Vehicular Dealership N N N N S S S S S S N Y
3.5.20 Parking Facility N N N S y Y y S S S * y
3.5.21 Home Occupation Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3.5.22 Motor Vehicle Salvage N N N N N N N S N NN y
3.5.23 Adult Bookstore N N N N N N N S N N N Y
3.5.24 Adult Motion Picture
Theater N N N N N N N S N N N Y
3.5.25
3.5.26
3.5.27
Adult Paraphernalia
Store
Adult Video Store
Adult Cabaret
N N N N
N N N N
N N N N
N N N
N N N
N N N
S N N N Y
S N N N Y
S N N N Y
* Ancillary retail use is permitted by right, up to a maximum of 5% (five percent) of
the total gross floor area, 2,500 square feet or whichever is less, provided that goods
sold are related to the primary use.
Voted favorably on a standing vote count - 73 in favor 29 opposed
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
MansfieH, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 61
To see if the Town will vote to construct a sidewalk on the south side of Pratt Street from
Hope Street to the East Street fork, or take any action in relation thereto.
PETITIONED BY: Richard Palanza, 339 Pratt Street
ARTICLE 61 - Vote
To see if the Town will vote to construct a sidewalk on the south side of Pratt Street from
Hope Street to the East Street fork.
Amendment to consider for next year.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansrekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 62
To see if the Town will vote to accept Millstone Court within the Millfarm Estates
subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on "As-built plan
of Millstone Court" by Hutchins Trowbridge Associates, Inc., dated January 15, 2000, as
a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or
eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such
public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as
follows:
Beginning at the Northeast comer of the Millstone Court , said point being located on the Westerly sideline
of Millfarm Drive; Thence running SI5-36-59E 20.04' to a point of curvature along the Westerly sideline
ofMillfarm Drive; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 250.00' for a length of 82.62 ' along the
Westerly sideline of Millfarm Drive, to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius
of 30.00' for a length of32.56' to a point of tangency; Thence running S83-15-25W 221.22' to a point of
.curvature; Thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00' for a length of 85.53' to a point of tangency;
Thence running N68-44-35W 65.77' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius
of 30.00' for a length of 27.40' to a point of reverse curvature; Thence running clockwise at a radius of
60.00' for a length of298.10' to a point of reverse curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius
of30.oo' for a length of27.40'; Thence running S68-44-35E 65.77' to a point of curvature; Thence running
counter-clockwise at a radius of 125.00' for a length of61.08' to a point of tangency; Thence running N83-
15-25E 187.68' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of30.00' for a length
of 51. 77' to the point of beginning.
Drainage Easement
Beginning at the Northeast comer of the drainage easement, said comer being located 10.00' easterly of the
Northwest comer of lot 49and located on the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court; Thence running 821-
lS-25W 203.92' to a point; Thence running N79-33-28W 20.36' to a point; Thence running N21-15-25E
206.02' to a point on the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court; Thence running clockwise at a radius of
ARTICLE 62 - Page 2
30.00' for a length of 10.20' along the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court; Thence running S68-44-35E
10.00' along the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court to the point of beginning.
Said roadway and drainage easement as depicted on plan of Millfarm Estates dated April 30,1990 by
Hutchins Trowbridge Associates Inc..
Or take any action in relation thereto.
PETITIONED BY: Nicholas Riccio, 347 Mill Street
ARTICLE 62 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept Millstone Court within the Millfarm Estates subdivision
and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on "As-built plan of Millstone
Court" by Hutchins Trowbridge Associates, Inc., dated January 15, 2000, as a public way
and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain
an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way.
Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Millstone Court , said point being located on the Westerly sideline
of Millfarm Drive; Thence running SI5-36-59E 20.04' to a point of curvature along the Westerly sideline
ofMillfarm Drive; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 250.00' for a length of 82.62' along the
Westerly sideline of Millfarm Drive, to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius
of 30.00' for a length of 32.56' to a point of tangency; Thence running S83-15-25W 221.22' to a point of
curvature; Thence running clockwise at a radius of 175.00' for a length of 85.53' to a point of tangency;
Thence running N68-44-35W 65.77' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius
of 30.00' for a length of 27.40' to a point of reverse curvature; Thence running clockwise at a radius of
60.00' for a length of298.10' to a point ofreverse curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius
of30.00' for a length of27.40'; Thence running S68-44-35E 65.77' to a point of curvature; Thence running
counter-clockwise at a radius of 125.00' for a length of 61.08' to a point of tangency; Thence running N83-
15-25E 187.68' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of30.00' for a length
of 51.77' to the point of beginning.
Drainage Easement
Beginning at the Northeast corner of the drainage easement, said corner being located 10.00' easterly of the
Northwest corner of lot 49and located on the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court; Thence running S21-
15-25W 203.92' to a point; Thence running N79-33-28W 20.36' to a point; Thence running N21-15-25E
206.02' to a point on the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court; Thence running clockwise at a radius of
30.00' for a length of 10.20' along the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court; Thence running S68-44-35E
10.00' along the Southerly sideline of Millstone Court to the point of beginning.
Said roadway and drainage easement as depicted on plan of Millfarm Estates dated April 30,1990 by
Hutchins Trowbridge Associates Inc.
Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
lilT i>'r
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansreli, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 63
To see if the Town will vote to accept Mill Farm Drive within the Millfarm Estates
subdivision and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on "As-built plan
of Millstone Court" by Hutchins Trowbridge Associates, Inc., dated January 15, 2000, as
a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or
eminent domain an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such
public way. Said roadway and related easements are more specifically described as
follows:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said roadway and being a point on the Southerly sideline of
Plowshare Court; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 30.00' for a length of 47.12' to a point;
Thence running SI5-36-59E for a length of 430.63'to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-
clockwise at a radius of 200.00' for a length of66.10' to a point of tangency; Thence running S34-33-07E
529.69' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 200.00' for a length of
156.17' to a pint of tangency; Thence running S79-17-31E 166.13' to a point of curvature; Thence running
counter-clockwise at a radius of 150.00' for a length of 129.78' to a point of tangency; Thence running
N51-08-04E 136.30' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of35.oo' for a
length of 54.98' to a point on the Westerly sideline of Mill Street; Thence running S38-51-56E 120.00'
along the sideline of Mill Street; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 35.00' for a length of
54.98' to a point; Thence running S51-08-04W 136.30' to a point of curvature; Thence running clockwise
at a radius of 200.00' for a length of 173.04' to a point of tangency; Thence running N79-17-31W 166.13'
to a point of curvature; Thence running clockwise at a radius of250.oo' for a length of 195.22' to a point of
tangency; Thence running N34-33-07W 529.69' to a point of tangency; Thence running clockwise at a
radius of 250.00' for a length of 82.62' to a point of tangency; Thence running NI5-36-59W430.63' to a
point of curvature; Thence running counterclockwise at a radius of 30.00' for a length of 47.12' to a point
on the Southerly sideline of Plowshare Court; Thence running N74-23-01E 110.00' along the Southerly
sideline of Plowshare Court to the point of beginning.
Drainage Easement
Beginning at a point on the Westerly sideline of Mill Farm Drive, said point being located 14.27'
southerly of the Southeast corner of lot 29; Thence running S51-33-04W 155.00' to a point; Thence
running S38-26-56E 20.00' to a point; Thence running N51-33-04E 158.02' to a point on the Westerly
sideline of Mill Farm Drive; Thence running by a clockwise at a radius of 250.00' for a length of 20.23'
along the Westerly sideline of Mill Farm Drive to the point of beginning.
Said roadway and drainage easement as depicted on plan of Millfarm Estates dated April
30,1990 by Hutchins Trowbridge Associates Inc.
Or take any action in relation thereto.
PETITIONED BY: Nicholas Riccio, 347 Mill Street
ARTICLE 63 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept Mill Farm Drive within the Millfarm Estates subdivision
and related drainage, water and utility easements as shown on "As-built plan of Millstone
Court" by Hutchins Trowbridge Associates, Inc., dated January 15, 2000, as a public way
and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain
an interest in land as may be necessary or appropriate to create such public way. Said
roadway and related easements are more specifically described as follows:
Beginning at the Northeast comer of said roadway and being a point on the Southerly sideline of
Plowshare Court; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 30.00' for a length of 47.12' to a point;
Thence running SI5-36-59E for a length of 430.63'to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-
clockwise at a radius of 200.00' for a length of66.10' to a point of tangency; Thence running S34-33-07E
529.69' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 200.00' for a length of
156.17' to a pint of tangency; Thence running S79-17-31E 166.13' to a point of curvature; Thence running
counter-clockwise at a radius of 150.00' for a length of 129.78' to a point of tangency; Thence running
N51-08-04E 136.30' to a point of curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 35.00' for a
length of 54.98' to a point on the Westerly sideline of Mill Street; Thence running S38-51-56E 120.00'
along the sideline of Mill Street; Thence running counter-clockwise at a radius of 35.00' for a length of
54.98' to a point; Thence running S51-08-04W 136.30' to a point of curvature; Thence running clockwise
at a radius of 200.00' for a length of 173.04' to a point of tangency; Thence runningN79-17-31W 166.13'
to a point of curvature; Thence running clockwise at a radius of 250.00' for a length of 195.22' to a point of
tangency; Thence running N34-33-07W 529.69' to a point of tangency; Thence running clockwise at a
radius of 250.00' for a length of 82.62' to a point of tangency; Thence running NI5-36-59W430.63' to a
point of curvature; Thence running counterclockwise at a radius of 30.00' for a length of 47.12' to a point
on the Southerly sideline of Plowshare Court; Thence running N74-23-01E llO.OO' along the Southerly
sideline of Plowshare Court to the point of beginning.
Drainage Easement
Beginning at a point on the Westerly sideline of Mill Farm Drive, said point being located 14.27'
southerly of the Southeast comer of lot 29; Thence running S51-33-04W 155.00' to a point; Thence
running S38-26-56E 20.00' to a point; Thence running N51-33-04E 158.02' to a point on the Westerly
sideline of Mill Farm Drive; Thence running by a clockwise at a radius of 250.00' for a length of 20.23'
along the Westerly sideline of Mill Farm Drive to the point of beginning.
Said roadway and drainage easement as depicted on plan of Millfarm Estates dated April 30,1990 by
Hutchins Trowbridge Associates Inc.
Vote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 65
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Zoning Bylaw by amending under
Schedule of Principle Use regulation, section 3.3.11., Residential Facilities for residents
55 years or older to add this use as an allowable use in the R-2 zone:
SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL USE REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
1 2 3 RD
BUSINESS
DISTRICTS
1 2 3
INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS
1 2 3 A SPA
NNNNY
3.3 Residential
3.3.11 Residential Facility N S N S
Residents 5 5 Years or
Older
N N S
Or take any action in relation thereto.
PETITIONED BY: Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street
ARTICLE 65 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Town's Zoning Bylaw by amending under Schedule
of Principle Use regulation, section 3.3.11., Residential Facilities for residents 55 years or
older to add this use as an allowable use in the R-2 zone:
ARTICLE 65 -Page 2
SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL USE REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
1 2 3 RD
3.3 Residential
3.3.11 Residential Facility N S N S
Residents 5 5 Years or
Older
BUSINESS
DISTRICTS
1 2 3
N N S
INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS
1 2 3 A SPA
NNNNY
Voted favorably - Vote passes on show of hands - 2/3 vote declared by Moderator
Reconsideration failed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n aerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansrekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22,2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 P.M. in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 67
To see if the Town will vote to waive the age requirement for Kenneth Wright so he can
be eligible to be a candidate for appointment as a full time Mansfield Police Officer, or
take any action in relation thereto.
PETITIONED BY: Kenneth Wright, 28 Matthew Lane
ARTICLE 67 - Vote
Move the Town vote to waive the age requirement for Kenneth Wright so he can be
eligible to be a candidate for appointment as a full time Mansfield Police Officer.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
*Labor Council for the Town of Mansfield - Attorney Michael C. Lehane Civil Service
Age Limitation
Section 58 of the Massachusetts General Laws will control. Town of Mansfield has not
accepted Chapter 33s 61A & 61B therefore Article 67 vote is a nullity and may not be
recongnized.
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TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSEITS
Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA 02048
TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE
.John O. D'Agostino, Town Manager
Telephone (508) 261-7370
Facsimile (508) 261-7498
August 9, 2000
Attorney General Tom Reilly
Office of the Attorney General
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108-1698
Re: Civil Service Age Limitation
Honorable Tom Reilly:
Enclosed please find an opinion letter from Attorney Michael C. Lehane, who
serves as labor counsel for the Town of Mansfield, regarding civil service age
limitations and Mansfield's town meeting vote to grant a police candidate an age
exception so that he could be hired as a Mansfield Police Officer. Also included is
a certification vote on that town meeting article. I would appre.ciate your review of
this material.
If you have any questions, please contact my office. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
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Town Manager
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Enclosures
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Robert S. Mangiaratti, Town Counsel
Kenneth Wright
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MURPHY, HESSE, TOOMEY & LEHANE, LLP
Attorneys At Law
Arthur P. Murphy
JII1IeS A. TOOIIIey
Katherine A. Hesse
Michael C. Lehane
John P. Flynn
Regina Williams Tate
Edward F. Lenox. Jr.
Mary Ellen Sowyrda
David A. DeLuca
Ann M. O'Neill
David W. Healey
Kevin P. Feeley
Michael F.X. Dolan, Jr.
Frank E. Rowbotham
Donald L. Graham
CROWN COLONY PLAZA
300 CROWN COLONY DRIVE, SUITE 410
P.O. BOX 9126
QUINCY, MA 02269-9126
TEL: (617) 479-5000 FAX: (617) 479-6469
44 FARNSWORTII STREET
BOSTON, MA 02210
TEL: (617) 479-5000 FAX: (617) 338-1324
Of Counsel
Paul F. Dempsey
Please Respond to Quincy
July 26, 2000
John O. D' Agostino
Town Manager
Town Manager's Office
Six Park Row
Mansfield, MA 02048
RE: C.S. Age Limitation
Dear Mr. D' Agostino:
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Doris R. MacKeazie EIIrens
Mary 1.. Gillan!
Lorna M. Hebert
Geoftiey P. Wennuth
Andrew J. Wuagh
Joseph T. Bar1ulis, Jr.
Brad A. Gordon
Nicola Favorito
Katluyn M. Murphy
Robert H. Monilli
Michael R. Bertoncini
Rachel A. Israel
Kristin Bierly Magendantz
Ethlyn M. E. O'Garro
Dena M. Sarke
Elizabeth Marzclli Zimmer
Rosa M. Celorio
RECEIVED
JUL 3 1 2000
TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE
The following letter is in response to your inquiry concerning the above matter. After
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researching the applicable law, I have concluded that the Town Meeting's vote to grant a police
candidate an age exception so that he could be hired as a Mansfield Police Officer is a legal
nullity, for the reasons hereinafter stated.
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 31, ~ 58, a municipality cannot hire a
police officer or firefighter, if such a person is older than th.irty-two at the final date for filing to
take the civil service exam, unless the municipality has accepted the optional provisions of
sections 61A and 61B:
"No person shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment
to the position of firefighter or police officer in a city or town which has not
accepted the provisions of sections sixty-one A and sixty-one B if such person has
reached his thirty-second birthday on or before the final date for the filing of
applications, as stated in the examination notice, for the examination used to
establish the eligible list from which such certification is to be made."
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Attorneys At Law
John o. D'Agostino
July 26, 2000
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Section 58 will control because the Town of Mansfield has not accepted Chapter 31, ~
61A and 61B. Chapter 31, ~ 61(A), which states in relevant part that "any municipality may
adopt, subject to collective bargaining, stricter in-service health and physical fitness standards...
Such standards may take into account the age of the police officer or firefighter."
Since the Town of Mansfield, under the authority of ~ 61 (A), has not adopted its own
health and wellness program, the age limit for employment set forth in the quoted language of ~
58 will control. Town Meeting may not, by a vote such as the one taken on May 22, 2000 under
Article 67, waive or override a provision of the general laws. Consequently, the vote of Town
Meeting to grant Kenneth Wright an age exemption is a nullity and may not be recognized.
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TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETIS
Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA 02048
TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE
John O. D' Agostino, Town Manager
Telephone (508) 261-7370
Facsimile (508) 261-7498
June 5, 2000
Mr. Michael C. Lehane
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane
Crown Colony Plaza
300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 410
Quincy, MA 02269-9126
Re: Acceptance of Chapter 31 Section 61(a) and (b)
Dear Mr. Lehane:
Enclosed please find correspondence relative to the passage of a warrant article at
town meeting recently involving the acceptance of Chapter 31 Section 61(a) and
(b). I would like you to draft a letter to the Attorney General informing him that
Mansfield has not accepted the above referenced law. I also enclose for your
review a certification of the vote taken at town meeting.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this request.
Sincerely,
John o. 0' stino
Town Manager
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Enclosure
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Helen P. Chrislian
Town aerk
lHE COMMONWEALtH UF MASSACHUSETtS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfuk:!., Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
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May 31. 2000
TO WHOM IT MA Y CONCERN:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 22, 2000 session of the
April 3, 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at 7:00 PM in the Qualters
Middle School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum
present and voting.
ARTICLE 67
To see if the Town will vote to waive the age requirement for Kenneth Wright so he can
be eligible to be a candidate for appointment as a full time Mansfield Police Officer. or
take any action in relation thereto.
PETITIONED BY Kenneth Wright, 28 Matthew Lane
ARTICLE 67 - Vote
Move the Town vote to waive the age requirement for Kenneth Wright so he can be
eligible to be a candidate for appointment as a full time Mansfield Police Officer.
Voted favorably - Majority vote- Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATIEST M~&k~
Hefen P. Chri lan, Town Clerk
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