Annual Town Report Calendar Year 2002
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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Annual Town Report of Longmeadow, Massachusetts
including Reports from:
Board of Selectmen,
Town Departments and Various Boards/Committees
For the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2002
Blank Page
Back of Intro
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # Public Officials...... 1 Organizational Chart...... 2 Elected Town Officers ...... 3 Appointed Town Officers...... 4 Appointed Board/Committee Members...... 5 Board of Selectmen...... 7 Town Accountant...... 8 Board of Assessors...... 24 Board of Health ...... 29 Building Department...... 32 Cable Advisory Committee...... 33 Capital Planning Committee ...... 33 Conservation Commission ...... 34 Council on Aging...... 35 Cultural Council ...... 36 Fire Department...... 37 Personnel Roster...... 39 William Goldthwait Fund ...... 39 Historic District Commission...... 40 Housing Authority ...... 41 Information Technologies ...... 41 Richard Salter Storrs Library ...... 42 Long Range Planning Steering Committee...... 44 Park Commissioners ...... 45 Parking Clerk ...... 46 Personnel Policy Board...... 46 Planning Board ...... 47 Police Department...... 49 Personnel Roster...... 50 General Reports...... 51 Incidents...... 52 Traffic Citations by Officer ...... 53 Animal Control Officer ...... 53 Recycling Commission ...... 54 School Committee ...... 55 General Policy...... 57 Entrance Age...... 57 Enrollment ...... 58 Salary Schedule...... 59 Professional Staff ...... 60 Administration...... 60 Blueberry Hill School ...... 60 Center School ...... 61 Wolf Swamp Road School...... 62 Glenbrook Middle School...... 62 Williams Middle School ...... 64 Longmeadow High School...... 65 Elementary/Middle Special Subject Teachers...... 67
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Pupil Services Department...... 67 Sealer of Weights and Measures ...... 68 Superintendent of Streets ...... 69 Town Clerk/Treasurer/Collector...... 70 Town Treasurer’s Annual Report...... 70 Town Collector’s Annual Report...... 71 Registrars of Voters...... 72 Town Clerk’s Report of Receipts...... 73 Births, Deaths and Marriages...... 73 May 14, 2002 Annual/Special Town Meeting...... 74 May 21, 2002 Annual Town Election ...... 79 June 25, 2002 Special Town Election ...... 81 July 30, 2002 Special Town Meeting...... 82 September 17, 2002 State Primary...... 84 November 5, 2002 State Election...... 88 November 19, 2002 Special Town Meeting ...... 91 Tree Warden ...... 93 Veterans’ and Graves Agent...... 93 Water and Sewer Commissioners...... 94 Zoning Board of Appeals...... 95
Recycling Program Information: Curbside Pickup and General FAQs ...... 96 Recycling and Yardwaste Center FAQs...... 97 Paint/Oil Disposal and Compost Bins Information...... 99 Curbside Recycling Schedule ...... 100
General Information: By-Laws Information ...... 101 Helpful Town Facts...... 102 Talent Bank Form ...... 103
Town Office Telephone Listings...... Inside Back Cover
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Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Senators in Congress Edward M. Kennedy John F. Kerry
Governor’s Councilor (8th District) Edward M. O’Brien
State Senator in General Court (1st Hampden & Hampshire Senatorial District) Brian P. Lees
Representative in General Court (2nd Hampden Representative District) Mary S. Rogeness
Representative in Congress (2nd Congressional District) Richard E. Neal
Town Hall 20 Williams Street, Longmeadow MA 01106 Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 4: 30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Town Meeting – 2nd Tuesday in May Town Preliminary – 4th Tuesday Preceding Town Election Town Election – 3rd or 4th Tuesday in May
Population of Longmeadow 1945 Census ...... 6,411 1990 Census...... 15,467 1950 Census ...... 6,508 1995 Census...... 15,242 1955 Census ...... 8,494 1996 Census...... 15,264 1960 Census ...... 13,565 1997 Census...... 15,338 1965 Census ...... 15,630 1998 Census...... 15,409 1970 Census ...... 15,630 1999 Census...... 15,966 1975 Census ...... 16,676 2000 Census...... 15,545 1980 Census ...... 16,309 2001 Census...... 15,664 1985 Census ...... 15,971 2002 Census...... 15,975
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ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS as of December 31, 2002 (Name, Expiration, Compensation)
Moderator School Committee Thomas W. Herrala ...... 2003...... $100.00 Carol Daigle, Ch...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Craig Barry...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Board of Selectmen John Papale ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Gerard A. Nolet, Ch...... 2003...... $2,000.00 Mary Ryan-Kusiak...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Brian M. Ashe...... 2004...... $2,000.00 Jennifer Shapiro...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Hal W. Haberman ...... 2005...... $2,000.00 William Hoff ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Michael McCabe ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Town Clerk Louise Lines ...... 2005...... $20,219.19 Park Commissioners Brian P. Trelease, Ch...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Town Treasurer Andrew Mazur...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Louise Lines ...... 2005...... $20,219.19 Judith A. Threlfall...... 2003 ...... $0.00 David Appleman...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Town Collector Katherine Tobin...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Louise Lines ...... 2005...... $20,219.19 Planning Board Assessors Henry Cropsey, Ch...... 2004 ...... $0.00 David W. Sanborn, Ch...... 2004...... $1,500.00 Louis Kornet...... 2003 ...... $0.00 David D. French...... 2003...... $1,500.00 Richard Curran ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 James J. O’Connell...... 2005...... $1,500.00 Walter Gunn...... 2006 ...... $0.00 Bruce E. Colton ...... 2007 ...... $0.00
Water & Sewer Commission Housing Authority Kenneth E. Taylor, Ch...... 2003...... $400.00 Edward Kline, Ch...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Bruce W. Randall...... 2004...... $400.00 Jonathan Fein ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Robert F. White...... 2005...... $200.00 Edward G. Sergel...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Donna Burrall (Gov.’s Appt.).. 2007 ...... $0.00 Scott Bush ...... 2007 ...... $0.00
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APPOINTED TOWN OFFICERS as of December 31, 2002 (Name, Expiration, Compensation)
Town Administrator Health Director Susan L. Wright ...... 2003...... $61,749.55 Beverly Hirschhorn...... 2003 ..... $21,698.57
Town Accountant Inspector of Animals Paul Pasterczyk...... 2003...... $63,014.96 Warner Cross...... 2003 ...... $0.00
Chief Procurement Officer Keeper of the Lockups Paul Pasterczyk...... 2005...... $4,306.38 Richard Marchese...... 2003 ...... $0.00
Town Counsel Library Executive Director Atty. David Martel ...... 2003...... $22,000.00 Carl Sturgis ...... n/a ...... $57,702.08
Labor Counsel Local Emergency Preparedness Director Atty. Richard Hayes ...... n/a...... $11,400.00 Richard Marchese...... 2003 ...... $0.00
Animal Control Officer Parking Clerk Warner Cross ...... 2003...... $14,966.38 Cynthia French ...... 2003 ...... $0.00
Assistant Town Accountant Chief of Police Christopher J. Kulig ...... n/a...... $33,665.55 Richard Marchese...... 2003 ....$103,446.52
Assistant Assessor Police Department Aggregate Salaries Robert Leclair ...... n/a...... $50,258.47 Excluding Chief...... n/a ....$1,896,996.56
Assistant Town Clerk/Treasurer/Collector School Department Superintendent Donna Hunsinger ...... n/a...... $36,938.19 Dr. Thomas McGarry...... n/a ...... $135,897.49
Auction Permit Agent School Department Business Services Director Richard Marchese ...... 2003...... $0.00 Stephen Nembirkow ...... n/a ...... $67,692.32 Joseph Flahive...... res...... $47,224.44 Building Commissioner Mark Denver...... 2003...... $53,850.47 Sealer of Weights and Measures Edward Fallon ...... 2003 ...... $3,565.00 Building Dept. Electrical Inspectors Walter Clune...... 2003...... $13,440.00 Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Gerald Ross ...... 2003...... $744.00 Harry Reynolds...... n/a ...... $62,966.58
Building Dept. Plumbing and Gas Inspectors Superintendent of Streets and Town Engineer John Corcoran...... 2003...... $360.00 Douglas Barron...... 2003 ..... $43,941.14 Anthony Curto ...... 2003...... $8,124.00 Superintendent of Water and Sewers Burial Agent Douglas Barron...... 2003 ..... $43,941.14 Louise Lines ...... 2003...... $0.00 Assistant Superintendent of Operations Constables Richard Haraty ...... 2003 ..... $52,996.68 Robert Danio...... 2003...... $0.00 Assistant Superintendent of Public Works William Scott...... 2003...... $0.00 and Assistant Town Engineer Council on Aging Director Robert Hubbard ...... 2003 ..... $56,668.64 Karen Michelman...... 2003...... $43,112.23 Systems and Telecommunications Administrator Fence Viewer Benjamin Schworm ...... res...... $23,349.58 Board of Selectmen...... n/a...... $0.00 Superintendent of Buildings Field Driver Harry Reynolds...... 2003 ...... $9,621.30 Board of Selectmen...... n/a...... $0.00 Tree Warden Fire Chief Harry Reynolds...... 2003 ...... $1,607.58 Eric H. Madison...... 2003...... $71,973.23 Veteran’s and Graves Agent Fire Department Aggregate Salaries Peter Santos...... 2003 ...... $3,825.00 Excluding Chief ...... n/a...... $896,554.04
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APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS as of December 31, 2002 (Name, Expiration, Compensation)
Ambulance Advisory Committee Council on Aging Board of Directors Eric Madison, Ch...... 2004...... $0.00 Eleanor Stolar, Ch...... 2004 ...... $0.00 John Dearborn...... 2004...... $0.00 Eleanor Appleman ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Andrew Fraser ...... 2004...... $0.00 Ernest Blake ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Richard Gebo, Alt...... 2004...... $0.00 Charlotte Burke ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Gerard Nolet ...... 2004...... $0.00 James O’Donnell ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Dr. John Santoro ...... 2004...... $0.00 Herman Shore...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Susan Wright, Alt...... 2004...... $0.00 Margaret Dale...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Saul Finestone ...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Appropriations Committee David Grimes ...... 2004 ...... $0.00 (Appointed by Moderator) Elizabeth Rochford ...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Steven Marantz, Ch...... 2004...... $0.00 Mary Ballard ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Deborah Gebo...... 2003...... $0.00 Polly Felici ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Russell Moore...... 2004...... $0.00 Ellen Heye...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Judd Peskin...... 2005...... $0.00 Jerre Hoffman...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Michael Salwen...... 2005...... $0.00 Margaret Ryder...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Board of Health Cultural Council Dr. Robert Rappaport, Ch...... 2005...... $0.00 Kevin Chamberland, Ch...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Dr. Richard Steingart...... 2003...... $0.00 Mary Lord Brown...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Dr. Michael Coppola...... 2004...... $0.00 Sally Ann Johnson...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Dr. Barry Ezenstein...... 2004...... $0.00 Anne-Gerard Flynn...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Mary Patricia Toye...... 2005...... $0.00 Georgene Gelinas ...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Cable Advisory Committee Hilde Kmetz ...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Dr. Steven Wolman, Ch...... 2005...... $0.00 Stanley Goldman ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Joseph Hennessey, Sec...... 2004...... $0.00 Gail Hurley...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Norman Michaels...... 2003...... $0.00 Vincent Russo ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 E. Holland Low, Alt...... 2004...... $0.00 Disability Access Advisory Committee William Monks ...... 2004...... $0.00 Karen Michelman, Ch...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Carolyn Couchon, Alt...... 2005...... $0.00 Ciro Camerota ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Gerard Nolet, Ex-Officio...... n/a...... $0.00 Mark Denver ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Capital Planning Committee Stephen Nembirkow ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Mark Gold, Ch...... 2004...... $0.00 Harry Reynolds...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Roger Cloutman, V.Ch...... 2005...... $0.00 Catherine Shea...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Michael Giampetro...... 2003...... $0.00 Beverly Strodel...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Michael Salwen...... 2003...... $0.00 Susan Wright...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Stephen Gelling...... 2004...... $0.00 Employee Insurance Advisory Committee Richard Uss ...... 2004...... $0.00 Andrea Campbell...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Roger Wojcik...... 2005...... $0.00 Robert Danio ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Connecticut Riverwalk Eric Fish...... 2003 ...... $0.00 and Bikeway Committee Mildred Fromer ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Longmeadow Members Stephen Nembirkow ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Earl Alpert ...... n/a...... $0.00 Paul Pasterczyk...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Cynthia Sommer ...... n/a...... $0.00 Beverly Rose ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Nathan Swistak...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Conservation Commission Lynn Thompson ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 William Scibelli, Ch...... 2005...... $0.00 Susan Wright...... 2003 ...... $0.00 John Bresnahan...... 2003...... $0.00 Keith Fuller...... 2003...... $0.00 William Goldthwait Fund Trustees Thomas Heaton, Assoc...... 2003...... $0.00 (Chosen Annually at Annual Town Meeting) Sheri Knight...... 2004...... $0.00 David Grimes, Ch...... ATM ...... $0.00 Albert Laakso...... 2004...... 0.00 Phyllis Bogert...... ATM ...... $0.00 Elizabeth Lovejoy ...... 2004...... $0.00 James O’Donnell ...... ATM ...... $0.00 Mark Cress...... 2005...... $0.00
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Historic District Commission Recycling Commission Roy Johansen, Ch...... 2004...... $0.00 Irwin Pers, Ch...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Patricia Duquette...... 2003...... $0.00 Darlene Kuerzel, V.Ch...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Eileen LaCasse, Alt...... 2003...... $0.00 Edward Dzielenski...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Eleanor Santos ...... 2003...... $0.00 Dawna Jenne, Assoc...... 2003 ...... $0.00 John Robbins ...... 2004...... $0.00 Richard Kmetz...... 2003 ...... $0.00 David Spencer...... 2004...... $0.00 Arlene Miller, Assoc...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Robert Tuttle, Alt...... 2004...... $0.00 Dawn Barkman...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Marcie Kearing ...... 2005...... $0.00 Ronald Canova ...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Linda Markarian...... 2005...... $0.00 Robert Spaulding...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Mark Sirulnik, Alt...... 2005...... $0.00 Registrars of Voters Historical Commission John Fitzgerald, Ch...... 2005 ...... $300.00 Susan Hall...... 2003...... $0.00 Vacancy ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Brewster Sturtevant...... 2003...... $0.00 Robert Wilson ...... 2004 ...... $300.00 Christopher Hall...... 2005...... $0.00 Louise Lines, Town Clerk...... n/a ...... $1,100.00
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Solid Waste Plan Oversight Committee Richard Marchese, Mgr...... 2003...... $0.00 John Bresnahan...... n/a ...... $0.00 Douglas Barron...... 2003...... $0.00 Steve Gelling...... n/a ...... $0.00 Mark Denver...... 2003...... $0.00 Darlene Kuerzel...... n/a ...... $0.00 Hal Haberman...... 2003...... $0.00 Robert Spaulding...... n/a ...... $0.00 Beverly Hirschhorn ...... 2003...... $0.00 Storrs Library Board of Directors Louise Lines ...... 2003...... $0.00 (Elected Yearly by the Corporation) Eric Madison...... 2003...... $0.00 W. Garth Janes, Pres...... $0.00 Thomas McGarry ...... 2003...... $0.00 Diana Abbasy ...... $0.00 Karen Michelman...... 2003...... $0.00 Bernard Blum ...... $0.00 Paul Pasterczyk...... 2003...... $0.00 Anne Browne ...... $0.00 Robert Rappaport ...... 2003...... $0.00 Donna Burrall...... $0.00 Harry Reynolds...... 2003...... $0.00 Ellen Burton ...... $0.00 Irving Slitzy ...... 2003...... $0.00 Lawrence Eagan ...... $0.00 Susan Wright ...... 2003...... $0.00 Jayne Hannay ...... $0.00 Long Range Planning Steering Committee Gerard Kiernan...... $0.00 Cynthia Sommer, Ch...... n/a...... $0.00 Noel Leary ...... $0.00 David Appleman ...... n/a...... $0.00 Elizabeth Marinelli ...... $0.00 Philip Clarke...... n/a...... $0.00 William Monks...... $0.00 Russell Dale...... n/a...... $0.00 Kim Morehardt...... $0.00 Saul Finestone...... n/a...... $0.00 Chris Nault ...... $0.00 Elizabeth Foote ...... n/a...... $0.00 Peter Santos...... $0.00 Paula Gallup ...... n/a...... $0.00 Traffic Safety Committee Thomas Herrala...... n/a...... $0.00 Douglas Barron...... 2003 ...... $0.00 William Hoff...... n/a...... $0.00 Hal Haberman ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Carol Leary...... n/a...... $0.00 Michael Kirby ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Richard Marchese ...... n/a...... $0.00 Richard Marchese...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Arlene Miller ...... n/a...... $0.00 Susan Wright...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Gerard Nolet, Ex-Officio...... n/a...... $0.00 Judd Peskin...... n/a...... $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Mark Schneider...... n/a...... $0.00 Philip Clark, Ch...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Paula Tredeau ...... n/a...... $0.00 Ellen Freyman, Alt...... 2003 ...... $0.00 David Miller...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Personnel Policy Board Daphne Ottani ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 John Wallace, Ch...... 2003...... $0.00 Bernard Romer ...... 2003 ...... $0.00 Ann Cowen...... 2003...... $0.00 James Bright...... 2004 ...... $0.00 Vacancy...... 2004...... $0.00 Norman Michaels ...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Sandra MacFadyen...... 2005...... $0.00 Daniel Plotkin...... 2005 ...... $0.00 Cheryl Ives Smith...... 2005...... $0.00
6 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow:
As your Board of Selectmen, we face many challenges in making decisions that affect our community. The past year has been a difficult one for the Board of Selectmen as fiscal concerns have dominated almost every decision faced by our Board. Every Town department has been impacted by financial constraints. The coming year promises to be even more challenging as the fiscal picture is even more uncertain than the previous year.
In 2002, the Town of Longmeadow faced its first general operating override in more than twelve years. The $2 million dollar override, passed in June, helped preserve the core services provided by the Town and help head off deep service cuts to many areas of the Town’s budget. Although there were layoffs and some positions were eliminated in the School Department as well as other Town departments, services to the residents, for the most part, were maintained. Given the anticipated reductions in state aid to the Town for Fiscal Year 2004, the Board of Selectmen will be working diligently with other elected officials and the Appropriations Committee to balance the need for services with our ability to fund these services in light of the decreasing state revenues.
While the fiscal picture has been bleak, Longmeadow has continued to thrive and excel in many areas. The Board of Selectmen, recognizing the increasing tax burden on our seniors, recommended for Annual Town Meeting action the “Senior Work-Off Abatement Program”. The program was ultimately adopted and was up and running by September of 2002. Overseen by the Board of Selectmen and managed by our capable Council on Aging Director, 18 seniors were provided with a $500 rebate on their property taxes in exchange for 100 hours of volunteer work in Town departments. The program was so successful that it has been continued for the coming year and interest remains high.
The American Legion Building received a modest renovation and the name of the building was changed to the Old Town Hall. This charming facility is now available for rent for various occasions and events by contacting the Parks Department. Conservation land on Anthony Road saw significant improvements this year with the demolition and cleanup of one riverside property taken for taxes many years ago. Our Long Range Planning Committee had an active and productive year of research with many recommendations that are being considered to preserve and enhance our quality of life.
Cleanup of our Public Works facility was a major undertaking for the Board. In April the Department of Environmental Protection cited the Town for numerous violations at the Pondside Road facility. The Board worked with the DEP and took immediate and decisive steps to mitigate the environmental concerns both inside and outside of the buildings. Many of the steps taken were long overdue and our efforts continue to complete the cleanup of the facility within the time frames set out by the DEP. The Board has taken steps to insure that such violations do not reoccur.
When it rains it pours, or in our case it snows! The Fall bulk leaf collection program was hampered by a late leaf- fall and an early snowfall. Although the program began much as it has the past fifteen years, the first pass through Town resulted in the collection of a reduced quantity of leaves. The leaves simply would not fall off the trees! The second pass through Town was impacted by several early snowstorms. By the week of Christmas, the bulk leaf collection program was suspended. It will resume in the Spring and the areas of Town that did not receive a second collection will see their leaves collected as soon as the weather permits.
It is said that the only thing that remains constant is change. A citizen effort has been underway over the past several months to propose a Charter Commission for the Town of Longmeadow. The effort has received the required number of signatures to place the question before the voters in May. If passed by the residents, a nine- member Charter Commission will spend up to 18 months examining the current form of government and perhaps recommending changes to the structure. We encourage residents to take an interest and participate in this important effort.
Longmeadow is fortunate to have an outstanding group of Department Heads who manage the Town on a daily basis. The Board of Selectmen relies on these Department Heads to provide the day-to-day services to the residents. We have a professional and dedicated group of individuals, who, along with their excellent staff, make a daily commitment to serving our community. We also thank the many residents that volunteer their professional skills and knowledge to over 50 boards and committees in Town. These volunteers who make up the backbone of our community, make difficult and complex decisions on behalf of our residents and we thank them for their contributions. Lastly, Cindy French, our capable Secretary, staffs our office and is available to assist and direct residents with concerns and complaints. Our office can be reached via phone at 565-4110 or email at [email protected] and we urge residents to contact us, as we are here to help.
Respectfully submitted,
Gerard A. Nolet, Board of Selectmen Chairman Susan Wright, Town Administrator 7
TOWN OF LONGMEADOW COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS JUNE 30, 2002
Fiduciary Government Fund Type Fund Type Account Groups
General General Total Special Capital Trust and Long-Term Fixed Assets (Memorandum General Revenue Projects Agency Obligations Only)
ASSETS
Cash and Investments 12,305,706 212,965 1,186,210 13,704,881
Cash and Investment in Custody
of Trustees 49,714 49,714
Receivables
Property Taxes 241,096 241,096
Excise Taxes 68,449 68,449
Tax Liens 338,879 338,879
Departmental 255,205 31,840 -956 286,089
User Charges 173,397 173,397
Special Assessments 1,983 1,983
Spec Assess Not Yet Due 63,097 20,906 84,003
Less: Allow Abate/Exempt -663,437 -663,437
Prepaid Advances 136,488 136,488
Due from Other Funds 1,987,301 7,032,885 30,283 9,050,469
Due from Other Governments 292,401 292,401
Due from Outside Entity 58,164
Tax Foreclosures 114,503 114,503
Amounts to be Provided
Compensated Absences 313,489 313,489
Property, Plant, & Equipment 87,927,105 87,927,105
Amounts to be Provided-Debt 23,229 16,000,000 13,110,000 29,133,229
TOTAL ASSETS 12,920,133 2,742,039 23,032,885 1,265,251 13,423,489 87,927,105 141,310,902
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS JUNE 30, 2002
Fiduciary Government Fund Type Fund Type Account Groups
General General Total Special Capital Trust and Long-Term Fixed Assets (Memorandum General Revenue Projects Agency Obligations Only)
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY
Warrants and Accounts Payable 96 -15 81
Accrued Payroll 184,353
Advanced Collections 113,396 113,396
Accrued Compensated Absences 313,489 313,489
Employee Withholding 109,261 109,261
Deferred Revenue:
Property Taxes -459,114 -459,114
Other 842,116 518,544 -956 1,359,704
Due to Other Funds 9,050,469 9,050,469
Unclaimed Property / Items 36,771
Notes Payable 16,000,000 16,000,000
Bond Indebtedness 23,229 13,110,000 13,133,229
TOTAL LIABILITIES 9,763,952 541,758 16,000,000 112,440 13,423,489 0 39,841,639
FUND EQUITY
General Fixed Asset Investment 87,927,105 87,927,105
Reserved for:
Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations 1,000,317 363,802 7,032,885 8,397,004
Petty Cash 1,066
O/U Estimates -4,166 -4,166
Nonexpendable Trust 3,000 3,000
Unreserved:
Undesignated 2,158,964 1,836,479 1,149,811 5,145,254
TOTAL FUND EQUITY 3,156,181 2,200,281 7,032,885 1,152,811 0 87,927,105 101,469,263
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 12,920,133 2,742,039 23,032,885 1,265,251 13,423,489 87,927,105 141,310,902
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
FIDUCIARY GOVERNMENT FUND TYPES FUND TYPE TOTAL ------GENERAL SPECIAL CAPITAL EXPENDABLE MEMORANDUM FUND REVENUE PROJECTS TRUST ONLY
REVENUES
REAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX 25,940,918 25,940,918 STATE RECEIPTS 6,633,734 6,633,734 EXCISE & OTHER TAXES 2,032,786 2,032,786 LICENSES, PERMITS, & FEES 1,160,198 1,160,198 INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES 109,270 109,270 INTEREST & DIVIDENDS ON INVESTMENTS 423,850 9,193 31,638 464,681 GRANTS & FEES 4,145,570 3,769,656 7,915,226 WATER & SEWER RECEIPTS 2,585,134 2,585,134
OTHER 1,400 1,400
TOTAL REVENUES 36,300,756 6,739,897 0 3,802,694 46,843,347
EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1,358,891 7,780 14,015 1,380,686 PUBLIC SAFETY 3,932,491 186,400 4,118,891 PUBLIC WORKS 1,025,117 2,303,794 3,328,911 CULTURE & RECREATION 1,382,328 1,151,262 2,533,590 EDUCATION 22,734,840 2,910,086 800 25,645,726 HEALTH & SANITATION 842,759 46,526 889,285 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INS 3,330,380 3,747,100 7,077,480 CAPITAL OUTLAY 11,644,194 11,644,194 DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL 1,345,000 1,345,000 INTEREST & CHARGES 766,673 766,673 STATE ASSESSMENTS 148,948 148,948 CONTINUING APPROPRIATION 697,453 697,453
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 37,564,880 6,605,848 11,644,194 3,761,915 59,576,837
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES -1,264,124 134,049 -11,644,194 40,779 -12,733,490
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) NOTE & BOND PROCEEDS 18,380,000 18,380,000 OPERATING TRANSFERS IN (OUT) 230,988 55,710 -286,698 0
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 230,988 55,710 18,380,000 -286,698 18,380,000
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES -1,033,136 189,759 6,735,806 -245,919 5,646,510
FUND EQUITY BEGINNING OF YEAR 4,189,317 2,010,522 297,079 1,398,730 7,895,648
FUND EQUITY END OF YEAR 3,156,181 2,200,281 7,032,885 1,152,811 13,542,158
10 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW BONDED INDEBTEDNESS* JUNE 30, 2002
PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL
ISSUE INTEREST BOND OUTSTANDING ADDITIONS REDUCTIONS OUTSTANDING
NATURE OF DEBT DATE RATE AMOUNT JUNE 30, 2001 JUNE 30,2002
CENTER SCHOOL 11/15/95 5.13% 10,427,000.00 7,140,000.00 0.00 330,000.00 6,810,000.00
PROJECT
GENERAL OBLIGATION 12/15/96 4.82% 1,360,545.00 880,000.00 0.00 120,000.00 760,000.00
BONDS**
GENERAL OBLIGATION 02/24/99 3.55% 4,115,000.00 3,065,000.00 0.00 525,000.00 2,540,000.00
BONDS***
SEPTIC SYSTEM TITLE V 06/02/00 0.00% 23,228.56 23,228.56 0.00 0.00 23,228.56
BETTERMENT LOAN
LOMGMEADOW H.S. 12/15/01 3.85% 3,370,000.00 0.00 3,370,000.00 370,000.00 3,000,000.00
TOTALS 19,295,773.56 11,108,228.56 3,370,000.00 1,345,000.00 13,133,228.56
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Center School 1,035,545.00 815,000.00 0.00 55,000.00 760,000.00
Town Computer 325,000.00 65,000.00 0.00 65,000.00 0.00
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TOTAL 1,360,545.00 880,000.00 0.00 120,000.00 760,000.00
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Public Safety Complex 3,500,000.00 2,625,000.00 0.00 437,500.00 2,187,500.00
Glenbrook School Roof 615,000.00 440,000.00 0.00 87,500.00 352,500.00
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TOTAL 4,115,000.00 3,065,000.00 0.00 525,000.00 2,540,000.00
*Unaudited
11 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------Moderator 100 Salary 100.00 100.00 101 Expense 25.00 25.00
Selectmen 102 Salary-Selectmen 6,000.00 6,000.00 103 Salary-Town Administrator 62,003.85 61,154.05 849.80 104 Salary-Staff 31,021.00 31,021.00 105 Expenses 38,217.90 24,495.70 10,007.22 3,714.98 106 Out of State Travel 500.00 475.00 25.00
Capital Planning 107 Expenses 100.00 0.00 100.00
Appropriations Committee 108 Expenses 190.00 190.00 Reserve Fund (less transfers) 101,917.28 101,917.28
Town Accountant 109 Salary-Town Accountant 60,686.00 60,684.54 1.46 110 Salary-Staff 105,741.00 101,100.41 4,640.59 111 Expenses 5,765.00 5,352.47 22.30 390.23
Assessors 112 Salary-Assessors 4,500.00 4,500.00 113 Salary-Asst Assessor 49,888.00 49,761.34 1.66 125.00 114 Salary-Staff 56,156.00 49,398.45 6,757.55 115 Expenses 16,120.60 16,100.60 20.00
Treasurer 116 Salary-Treasurer 19,863.73 19,863.73 117 Salary-Staff 47,063.00 46,726.22 336.78 118 Expenses 38,750.00 36,686.33 2,020.71 42.96
12 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------Town Collector 119 Salary-Town Collector 19,863.73 19,863.73 120 Salary-Staff 47,063.00 46,728.91 334.09 121 Expenses 28,100.00 28,047.06 52.94
Law Department 122 Town Counsel 23,663.00 23,662.96 0.04 123 Labor Counsel 11,400.00 11,400.00 124 Expenses 48,382.35 46,087.62 2,294.73
Personnel Policy Board 125 Expenses 100.00 0.00 100.00
Information Technology 126 Salary-IT Coordinator 54,694.00 50,935.71 3,758.29 127 Salary-IT Staff 34,129.00 34,128.37 0.63 128 Expenses 87,550.00 87,459.52 90.48
Town Clerk 129 Salary-Town Clerk 19,863.73 19,863.73 130 Salary-Staff 47,063.00 46,726.99 336.01 131 Expenses 2,900.00 2,661.87 238.13
Elections & Registration 132 Salary-Registrars 900.00 900.00 133 Salary-Clerk 1,100.00 1,100.00 134 Expenses 38,737.70 38,683.70 54.00
Conservation Commission 135 Maintenance 1,000.00 959.00 41.00 136 Expenses 5,198.00 4,013.07 1,184.93
Planning Board 137 Expenses 2,668.00 1,827.23 582.62 258.15
13 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------Zoning Board of Appeals 138 Expenses 1,900.50 1,899.71 0.79
Town Buildings 139 Salary-Superintendent 9,622.00 9,621.30 0.70 140 Salary-Staff 56,646.00 56,641.05 4.95 141 Utilities 123,619.45 115,515.96 7,740.59 362.90 142 Expenses 126,005.30 125,973.69 31.61
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1,436,777.12 1,288,311.02 141,203.15 7,262.95
Police Department 143 Salary-Chief 96,068.00 96,068.00 144 Salary-Officers and Staff 2,002,139.00 1,986,666.88 15,472.12 145 Vehicles, Equipment and Repairs 177,926.00 150,401.69 1.31 27,523.00 146 Medical & Hospital Expense 2,900.00 1,064.22 1,835.78 147 Expenses 99,944.57 98,418.92 341.71 1,183.94 Encumbrances 1,789.73 1,789.73
Fire Department 148 Salary-Chief 67,584.00 67,581.70 2.30 149 Salary-Firefighters and Staff 942,606.00 914,361.63 28,244.37 150 Vehicles, Equipment & Repairs 44,950.00 44,369.24 319.76 261.00 151 Expenses 33,185.00 30,466.82 165.83 2,552.35
Ambulance 152 Salary-Special 154,849.00 154,792.41 56.59 153 Expenses 44,314.00 43,117.70 261.96 934.34
Forest Fires 154 Expenses 10.00 0.00 10.00
14 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Building Department 155 Salary-Commissioner 53,246.00 53,245.72 0.28 156 Salary-Staff 29,629.00 29,628.20 0.80 157 Inspectors 25,000.00 22,126.50 2,873.50 158 Expenses 4,035.10 4,012.84 2.26 20.00
Sealer of Weights & Measures 159 Salary-Sealer 3,565.00 3,565.00 160 Expenses 1,130.00 1,130.00
Civil Defense 161 Expenses 1,000.00 999.25 0.75
Dog Officer 162 Dog Officer Salary 13,566.00 13,412.25 153.75 163 Expenses 3,500.00 3,306.63 193.37
Forestry Department 164 Salary-Warden 1,608.00 1,607.60 0.40 165 Trimming & Removal 103,590.00 103,572.80 17.20 Trimming & Removal-Conservation 166 Land 5,000.00 3,460.00 1,540.00 167 Street Trees 19,910.01 12,872.00 10.01 7,028.00 168 Expenses 11,566.86 10,264.25 1,302.61
Insect Pest Control 169 Expenses 5,200.00 1,684.00 111.00 3,405.00
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 3,949,811.27 3,853,985.98 52,917.66 42,907.63
15 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------School District Administration Salary 682,654.00 682,654.00 District Professional Development 151,363.00 151,363.00 Elementary Administration Salary 348,242.00 348,242.00 Middle Administration Salary 458,197.00 458,197.00 High School Administration Salary 478,251.00 478,251.00 Pupil Services Administration Salary 196,302.00 196,302.00 Nursing Services Salary 169,252.00 169,252.00 Elementary Instructional Salary 3,955,791.47 3,955,791.47 Middle Instructional Salary 4,012,970.48 4,012,970.48 High School Instructional Salary 3,888,390.47 3,888,390.47
Elementary SPED Instructional Salary 980,530.00 980,530.00 Middle SPED Instructional Salary 660,089.00 660,089.00 High School SPED Instructional Salary 616,128.00 616,128.00 SPED Instructional Salary 744,559.00 744,559.00 Custodial and Maintenance Salary 1,205,861.00 1,205,861.00 Athletic Salary 153,372.00 153,372.00 Other Salary 132,540.00 132,540.00
School Committee Expense 8,025.00 8,025.00 District Administration Expense 390,087.00 390,087.00 Elementary Administration Expense 30,381.00 30,381.00 Middle Administration Expense 17,029.00 17,029.00 High School Administration Expense 49,065.00 49,065.00 Pupil Services Administration Expense 48,947.00 48,947.00
Elementary Instruction Expense 142,302.00 142,302.00 Middle Instruction Expense 162,887.00 162,887.00 High School Instruction Expense 179,909.00 179,909.00 Pupil Services Instructional Expense 68,078.00 68,078.00
Repairs and Utilities 653,986.00 653,986.00 District Maintenance Expense 349,506.00 349,506.00 Transportation Expense 323,609.00 323,609.00 Tuitions 1,406,069.00 1,406,069.00 Athletic Expense 31,748.00 31,748.00 Other Expense 7,555.00 7,555.00
170 TOTAL SCHOOL 22,703,675.42 22,703,675.42 0.00 0.00
16 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Highways 171 Salary-Superintendent 43,676.00 43,667.99 8.01 172 Salary-Staff 361,700.00 354,376.49 7,323.51 173 Street Lights 179,075.00 175,660.63 3,414.37 174 Leaf Program 131,000.00 130,671.90 328.10 175 Snow Removal 95,497.00 93,668.43 1,828.57 176 Expenses 163,988.51 137,766.36 15,961.15 10,261.00
Public Service Buildings 177 Salary-Labor 40,850.00 40,850.00 178 Fuel and Utilities 35,000.00 28,275.55 6,574.45 150.00 179 Equipment Maintenance 47,325.00 43,953.13 3,371.87 180 Expenses 8,630.00 5,355.54 671.96 2,602.50
TOTAL HIGHWAY/PUBLIC SVC BLDG 1,106,741.51 1,054,246.02 39,481.99 13,013.50
Health Department 205 Salary-Director 19,124.00 18,093.79 1,030.21 206 Salary-Staff 6,671.00 6,667.44 3.56 207 Rubbish Removal/Recycling 822,138.75 817,846.02 3,447.93 844.80 208 Expenses 6,267.65 2,817.50 3,450.15
Council on Aging 209 Salary-Director 42,505.00 42,439.98 65.02 210 Salary-Staff 79,455.00 79,455.00 211 Expenses 6,845.00 6,635.72 209.28
Veterans Services 212 Salary-Veteran's Agent 3,826.00 3,825.00 1.00 213 Expenses 833.00 830.64 2.36 214 Benefit Payments 3,700.00 0.00 3,700.00
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 991,365.40 978,611.09 11,909.51 844.80
17 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Library 215 Salary-Librarian 56,868.00 56,866.71 1.29 216 Salary-Staff 359,127.00 358,798.87 328.13 217 Books & Periodicals 63,767.00 63,253.44 371.06 142.50 218 Expenses 77,054.00 76,720.47 333.53
Community House 219 Salary-Staff 36,748.00 32,919.55 3,828.45 220 Utilities 15,004.25 12,205.63 2,798.62 221 Expenses 12,025.65 12,004.96 20.69
Recreational Activities 222 Salary-Director 45,756.00 45,748.90 7.10 223 Salary-Superintendent 31,145.00 31,144.80 0.20 224 Salary-Day Care 295,668.00 253,447.79 42,220.21
Park Department 225 Salary-Superintendent 31,145.00 31,144.83 0.17 226 Salary-Secretary 16,541.00 16,538.79 2.21 227 Salary-Labor 182,901.00 180,688.03 2,212.97 228 Expenses 77,479.00 77,473.66 5.34 229 Travel Out-of State 1,500.00 258.26 1,241.74
TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION 1,302,728.90 1,249,214.69 53,371.71 142.50
Retirement of Debt 230 Maturing Principal L.T.D. 1,345,000.00 1,345,000.00
Interest 231 Interest-Long Term Debt 558,302.00 549,476.25 8,825.75 232 Short Term Borrowing Costs 221,791.00 217,196.93 4,594.07
TOTAL RETIREMENT OF DEBT & INTEREST 2,125,093.00 2,111,673.18 13,419.82 0.00
18 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Employee Benefits 233 Group Life Insurance 13,000.00 10,034.06 2,965.94 234 Group Medical Insurance 2,257,000.00 1,974,734.78 282,265.22 235 Employee Assistance Program 5,151.00 5,151.00 236 Pensions-Contributory 1,050,000.00 1,046,527.36 3,472.64 237 Pensions-Non Contributory 0.00 0.00 238 Unemployment Compensation Ins. 25,000.00 18,660.59 4,427.41 1,912.00 239 Medicare/Social Security Taxes 275,300.00 275,271.91 28.09 240 Disability Insurance 0.00 0.00
TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 3,625,451.00 3,330,379.70 293,159.30 1,912.00
Unclassified 241 Ind. Audit Services 17,000.00 17,000.00 242 Judgments & Damages 10.00 0.00 10.00 243 Historical District Comm. 200.00 156.93 43.07 244 Lower PVR Plan District 2,321.00 2,321.00 245 Mass. Municipal Assoc. Dues 3,861.00 3,861.00 246 Memorial Day Observation 350.00 28.00 322.00 247 Town Report/Warrant 12,150.00 7,433.11 4,716.89 248 Cable Advisory Comm 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 249 Local Cultural Council 1,000.00 1,000.00
TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 38,892.00 31,800.04 7,091.96 0.00
General Insurance Current FY 250 General Insurance 135,000.00 127,018.69 7,981.31 0.00
Special Appropriations Selectmen Wage Apportionment 2,001.00 2,001.00 Classification/Compensation Plan 3,500.00 3,500.00 Class/Comp Plan & Personnel Study 20,000.00 10,933.60 9,066.40
19 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Selectmen Master Plan Phase 1 25,489.65 6,222.22 19,267.43 Selectmen Parking Clerk Expense 1,500.00 243.16 1,256.84 Selectmen DPW (DEP) Cleanup 160,000.00 3,920.35 156,079.65 Selectmen Bills of Prior Year 9,130.70 8,354.66 776.04 Selectmen Town Bldg Improvements 65,666.16 54,108.84 11,557.32 Selectmen Town Hall Refurbishing 13,527.32 1,260.00 12,267.32 Assessor's R.E. Revaluation 56,000.00 18,470.00 37,530.00 Information Tech Tax Map Conversion 01 23,000.00 18,070.00 4,930.00 Information Tech Map Sys Areal Photo 01 6,124.55 1,633.00 4,491.55 IT Town INET Upgrade 01 40,000.00 40,000.00 IT New Telephone System 01 33,000.00 31,658.68 1,341.32 IT Folder / Inserter 02 12,800.00 11,349.70 1,450.30 Police Base Radio System 487.57 487.57 Public Safety Complex Radio Tower 9,960.43 1,317.00 8,643.43 Public Safety Complex Telephone System 893.15 893.15 Fire Dept Software 53.74 53.74 Fire/Police Rescue Boat 01 21,487.00 21,487.00 Ambulance Repairs Backup EMS-1 6,000.00 6,000.00 Ambulance Med Service Upgrade ALS 00 21,994.70 21,979.06 15.64 Ambulance & Related Equipment 00 2,177.46 1,493.18 684.28 School ADA Bldg Improvements 13,772.94 10,299.22 3,473.72 Center School Equip/Library Books 369.81 369.81 School Bus Transportation 29,952.00 29,952.00 LHS Boiler Repair 11/00 8,713.71 8,713.71 Wolf Swamp Oil Tank Replacement 535.00 535.00 High School Door Replacement (5/99) 6,752.00 6,752.00 High School Doors/Windows 00 860.00 860.00 LHS Handicap Bathroom 02 15,000.00 1,212.97 13,787.03 Glenbrook Boiler Replacement 02 29,000.00 29,000.00 Glenbrook Structural Reinforcement 02 101,350.00 101,350.00 Clean up Leak @ Town Yard 00 26,544.50 4,890.14 21,654.36 Ch 90 Highway Improve #38458 FY 01 187,649.60 157,125.76 30,523.84 Ch 90 Highway Improve #235154 FY 02 124,243.47 124,243.47 Ch 90 Highway Improve #53C159 FY 02 123,735.14 123,735.14 DPW Salt Shed Repairs 01 30,000.00 19,875.00 10,125.00 Highway Dump Truck 01 49,500.00 49,500.00 Highway Sander 01 99,000.00 93,221.20 5,778.80 Highway 210 Wheel Loader 02 62,500.00 62,500.00 Highway One Ton Dump Truck 02 53,000.00 53,000.00
20 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Library Roof Repairs 02 40,000.00 40,000.00 Comm House/Town Hall Space Reconstruct 13,289.36 13,289.36 Park & Rec System Wide Improvements 1,006.29 1,006.20 0.09 Park & Rec Replace Bliss Pool Liner 01 108.29 108.29 Park & Rec Front End Loader 5,915.53 2,891.70 3,023.83 Park & Rec Pur of Dump & Pickup Trucks 46,500.00 42,182.00 4,318.00 Park & Rec Turner Athletic Feilds 44,000.00 44,000.00
TOTAL SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,648,091.07 687,015.50 26,841.37 934,234.20
State & County Assessments Motor Vehicle Excise Mark 0.00 4,200.00 -4,200.00 Retired Employee Health Ins. 161.00 161.00 Air Pollution Control Districts 3,918.00 3,918.00 Regional Transit Authorities 29,449.00 29,449.00 Special Education Assessments 2,132.00 2,098.00 34.00 County Tax 109,122.00 109,122.00
TOTAL STATE & COUNTY ASSESSMENTS 144,782.00 148,948.00 -4,166.00 0.00
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 39,208,408.69 37,564,879.33 643,211.78 1,000,317.58
Sanitary Sewer 181 Salary-Commissioners 600.00 500.00 100.00 182 Salary-Superintendent 21,843.00 21,834.00 9.00 183 Salary-Staff 323,834.00 289,919.04 33,914.96 184 Employee Benefits 79,500.00 55,990.12 23,509.88 185 Fuel & Utilities 17,210.00 13,367.93 3,762.07 80.00 186 Sewage Charges-Springfield 688,989.00 538,349.72 28,006.28 122,633.00 187 Sewer Construction and Maintenance 34,798.00 34,798.00 188 Equipment Maintenance 23,700.00 21,976.56 1,723.44 189 Expenses 37,991.48 31,193.95 5,431.28 1,366.25 190 Insurance Premiums 16,000.00 13,546.00 2,454.00 191 Town Administration 25,000.00 20,637.61 4,362.39
21 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Sewer Special Appropriations 02 Sewer Pickup Truck 20,500.00 20,500.00 00 Reconstruction of Longview Dr 2,426.64 2,426.64 Sewer Pump Station Modifications 113,400.37 107,210.12 6,190.25 01 Sewer Main Replacement 37,345.48 12,211.93 25,133.55 01 Sewer Pickup Truck 30,500.00 26,184.00 4,316.00
Subtotal Sanitary Sewer 1,473,637.97 1,190,145.62 107,589.30 175,903.05
Water Department 192 Salary-Commissioners 600.00 500.00 100.00 193 Salary-Superintendent 21,843.00 21,834.00 9.00 194 Salary-Staff 344,934.00 313,007.35 31,926.65 195 Employee Benefits 84,600.00 71,693.25 12,906.75 196 Fuel & Utilities 17,630.00 13,367.93 4,182.07 80.00 197 Water Charges-Springfield 724,429.18 500,425.40 63,552.78 160,451.00 198 Water Construction & Maintenance 19,855.35 18,789.64 999.05 66.66 199 Equipment Maintenance 23,700.00 21,976.56 1,723.44 200 Expenses 20,200.00 16,296.65 2,602.10 1,301.25 201 Insurance Premiums 16,000.00 13,005.00 2,995.00 202 Town Administration 24,000.00 21,770.69 2,229.31 203 Hydrant and Water Meters 47,000.00 46,184.17 815.83 204 Travel Out of State 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00
Water Software Upgrade 12,000.00 0.00 12,000.00 00 Water Line Replacements 1,738.78 1,737.78 1.00 01 Ely Rd Water Main Replacement 63,379.76 29,261.82 20,117.94 14,000.00
Subtotal Water 1,423,410.07 1,089,850.24 145,660.92 187,898.91
TOTAL SANITARY SEWER & WATER 2,897,048.04 2,279,995.86 253,250.22 363,801.96
22 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------Appropriations Balances as Modified Expended Surplus Forward ------
Capital Projects (Bonded)
Town Computer System 82.58 82.58 Public Safety Facility 109,610.55 56,885.35 52,725.20 Blueberry Hill/Wolf Swamp Schools 15,178,455.40 9,882,428.73 5,296,026.67 Glenbrook School Roof Replacement 6,557.25 1,757.25 4,800.00 LHS Roof Replacement 1,495,000.00 891,282.16 603,717.84 LHS Heating System Retrofit 1,230,000.00 504,321.89 725,678.11 LHS Window Replacement 400,000.00 70,582.52 329,417.48 LHS Bleacher Replacement 205,000.00 204,105.17 894.83 LHS Repair Bonding Cost 40,000.00 28,788.61 11,211.39 Highway Road Rehab 6,963.78 3,960.00 3,003.78 New Town Yard 50.00 0.00 50.00 Longmeadow Brook Intercepter Sewer 5,359.33 0.00 5,359.33
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 18,677,078.89 11,644,194.26 0.00 7,032,884.63
GRAND TOTAL 60,782,535.62 51,489,069.45 896,462.00 8,397,004.17
23 BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow and the Board of Selectmen:
Calendar year 2002 was a little busier than usual as a result of updating property values for fiscal 2003 and inspecting over 350 homes for additions and renovations as a result of building permits being issued.
The Assessors are required to update all property values and certify to the State that they are at 100% of market value at least every three years. Between certification years property values generally remain the same unless there is a physical change like an addition or renovation. As a result of the update, the aggregate value of property increased almost 25% since the last one that was done for fiscal 2000. The “new” assessments for all properties are available on-line either by going directly to the host site at http://data.visionappraisal.com/LONGMEADOWMA/, by going to the Longmeadow home page at www.longmeadow.org and finding a Vision Appraisal Technology link or looking under “Tax Assessors” for a link. Any problems or questions with the site or a property value should be directed to the Assessors’ staff, Monday through Friday at 565-4115.
Who are the Assessors? The Board of Assessors consists of three elected individuals who serve staggered three-year terms. One position is filled each year unless a vacancy occurs. Because the Board meets on a part time basis, full time Assistant Assessor and support staffs are appointed to handle the day-to-day operations of the office. The Assessors meet to vote on abatement and exemption applications, determine office policies, goals etc. The Assistant Assessor and staff carry out board decisions and are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office.
When and where does the board meet? Regular meetings are held in the Community Room of the Police Station at 34 Williams Street. These meetings are open to the public. Notices of the meetings are posted across from the Clerk’s Office on a community bulletin board in the Town Hall at 20 Williams Street.
What are the Assessors’ responsibilities? Assessors are the chief tax officials in the community. They administer tax policies established at the State level by Legislators and at the local level by Mayors in cities and Boards of Selectmen in towns such as Longmeadow. Assessors are primarily responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all real and personal property in the community. They keep track of changes in ownership and sale prices from deed transfers that are sent from the Hampden County Registry. Physical changes to improvements are inspected as permits are received from the building department. Interior and/or exterior inspections are conducted to determine if these changes have an impact on the value of the property.
Each community’s Board of Assessors will set policies for their town. Superceding these policies, however, are the statutory requirements that regulate how the Assessors and towns administer the statutes. These statutes pertain to required dates and deadlines for filing for abatements and exemptions, income and asset requirements for various exemptions, etc.
Why is the previous owner’s name (seller) on the bill when I am the new owner? This is an example of a statutory requirement. Massachusetts General Laws state that the tax bill for real and personal property must show the name of the owner as of January 1 of the year preceding the fiscal year. The owner of the property on January 1, 2002 for example, is the one who will be listed on the bill for fiscal 2003 that covers the period from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. We understand that this can be confusing and a source of aggravation for new owners. Bills go out four times each fiscal year and it may appear that the Town is not acknowledging the change in ownership or cannot get the records correct. We can understand how this can be difficult, however we must continue to abide by the state law. We attempt to avoid some of this confusion by including a frequently asked questions sheet and property record card along with a sales verification questionnaire in each “welcome” packet we mail to new owners.
Some of the cumbersomeness of dealing with Town Hall and the Assessors’ Office has to do with these state regulations and/or the computer programs in use. The Assessors use a particular computer software program to maintain valuation and ownership records. These records have to be coordinated with a different software program in another department that calculates and prints tax bills. It is not unusual for the transfer of data to cause problems. This is another reason the Board has, for the past three years, sent all new property owners a packet that provides information on when bills are due in addition to a copy of the property record card. Please call the Assessors with any comments, concerns and suggestions you may that will help us make this a better service.
24 How can I reduce my tax bill? A tax bill can be reduced if an exemption is granted or if the assessed value is lowered.
Exemptions - Massachusetts General Laws contain several statutes that provide for personal exemptions from real property tax bills. Exemptions are available for veterans with a war-service connected disability; “legally” blind person; a surviving spouse or minor children of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty; indigent individuals who due to age, infirmity and poverty are unable to pay taxes as well as elderly individuals who meet residency, age, income and asset requirements. Recent legislation allows for a tax credit beginning with the filing of the 2001 income tax form for certain qualifying individuals 65 years of age or older. Any questions related to exemptions should be addressed to the Assessor’s Office.
Abatements - The Assessors can lower an assessment if there is an error in the factual data, or if a taxpayer can show that their property assessment is not in line with assessments for an improved property of similar style, age, square footage, amenities, etc. A taxpayer can only seek an abatement from the time the third bill, know as the “actual” bill is mailed (usually one of the last days in December) until these bills are due to be paid on February 1. (There are different guidelines if bills are mailed after December 31.) Corrections to factual data can be made at any time; however, the change in assessment is applied to the next year’s bill if it is not done through the abatement process (i.e. timely). The timing of when an assessment can be reduced is prescribed by statute. This applies whether the change will increase or decrease the assessed value. It also applies if the Town made an error on the property card. Again, whether the error is against or in favor of the owner, it can only be applied to the current or future tax year (if filed timely, or the next fiscal year), it cannot be applied retroactively.
Beginning in fiscal 2002 the Board of Selectmen adopted a new statute know as the “senior work program” that is administrated by the Counsel on Aging (565-4150). This allows a limited number of elderly individuals to reduce their tax bill by up to $500.00 per year in exchange for work done in various town offices. Information is available at the COA. The abatement is applied to the fourth quarter tax bill that is due May 1.
All taxpayer are welcome to call this office for assistance and clarification of any question or concerns that they have about their value or data on the property card. Please remember, however, that while we can provide information, neither the staff of the Board has discretion in applying the statute. Only your state senator or state representative who can change laws and regulations pertaining to the Commonwealth. Although sometimes cumbersome to apply, the laws and regulations are in place to provide fair and uniform application of assessments for everyone. Telephone: 413-565-4115
Location/Address: 20 Williams Street, Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106 Second floor of the Town Hall
Accessibility: Unfortunately the second floor of the Town Hall is not accessible to those with a disability or impaired mobility due to the lack of an elevator. For many people, even the weight of the front door is an obstacle. If you do come to the Town Hall and need help, someone from the Assessors’ office will gladly meet with you on the first floor. Please ask someone in the Selectmen’s or Clerk’s Office to give us a call and we will come down and meet with you.
Function: In addition to the Assessors discovering, listing and valuing all real and personal property they act as an intermediary to process motor vehicle excise. The value of all real and personal property, motor vehicles and trailers are used to arrive at taxable amounts that are forwarded to the Collector for billing and collection. Excise values are determined at the State level (Registry of Motor Vehicles) and sent to the individual cities and towns.
Taxes: Property taxes are an “ad valorem” tax that means they are based on the value of the property rather than the ability of the property owner to pay. Regardless of how people may feel about using property taxes to raise money, it is a tremendously important method of collecting money to run the town.
The Assessors do their best to make all assessments equitable and uniform. The level of assessment is measured by how closely they approximate market value. That is, are the assessments reasonably close to what the property can sell in a “normal” transaction? Assessment uniformity refers to the way in which all properties are assessed using similar criteria and at a similar level. Any disagreements with an assessment are handled through an abatement process. Every three years the state certifies that assessments are at market value by reviewing the sales data within the town. Once assessments are approved by the state, the “burden of proof” lies with the taxpayer to show that the assessments are excessive.
25 Market value: Market value is the major focus of most real property appraisals. Usually included in the definition is the price that a typically motivated buyer will give a typically motivated seller, as of a specified date, allowing for a reasonable exposure time in the market. It should be noted that the sale price of a property is not necessarily its market value. Sale price does not equal market value. Sales of several similar homes may be a better indicator of market value than the price paid for a specific property.
Calendar year: (As distinguished from a fiscal year). January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002 for example is the basis for motor vehicle excise bills. (Plates and registrations are typically issued for two years). Real and personal property bills are issued on a fiscal year basis.
Fiscal year: The fiscal year for Longmeadow is the period from July 1 through June 30. Fiscal year 2003 began on July 1, 2002 and ends June 30, 2003. Fiscal 2004 will begin on July 1, 2003. The effective date of value for real and personal property for fiscal 2003, however, is January 1, 2002. Physical changes to property can be applied to the improvements up to June 30, 2003 date for fiscal 2004 values. Property values were updated for fiscal 2003. This means that the assessed value is an estimate of what the property could have sold. The date of valuation for this estimated value is January 1, 2002. Consequently, the sales that were used to arrive at the new assessments took place during calendar year 2001. It is the Assessors position that the fiscal 2003 assessments are uniform and fair based on the sales that took place from January to December of 2001. Challenges to these values are welcome through the abatement process.
Personal property: Portable, tangible objects such as furnishings, machinery and equipment: all property that is not classified as real estate. A motor vehicle excise bill is issued in lieu of a personal property tax bill.
Real property: The interests, benefits and rights inherent in the ownership of real estate.
Real estate: An identified parcel or tract of land, including improvements, if any.
Excise: Motor Vehicle Excise is taxed on the basis of a calendar year. According to the Department of Revenue, the motor vehicle excise is imposed for the privilege of registering a motor vehicle. It is an assessment in lieu of a personal property tax. The amount of the motor vehicle excise due on any particular vehicle or trailer in any registration year is calculated by multiplying the “value” of the vehicle by the motor vehicle excise tax rate. That rate is fixed at $25.00 per thousand dollars of value. (The $25.00 rate is the same in all 351 towns and cities in Massachusetts). The value of a vehicle for the purpose of the excise is a percentage of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for that vehicle based on the year of manufacture. The applicable percentages are set out in MGL Ch. 60A § 1 as follows:
In the year preceding the year of manufacture 50% of manufacturer’s suggested retail price, In the year of manufacture 90%, In the second year 60%, In the third year 40%, In the fourth year 25%, In the fifth year and succeeding years 10%,
The manufacturer’s list price for any particular vehicle is the price recommended by the manufacturer as the selling price of that vehicle when new. It is the manufacturer’s list price rather than the actual purchase price which is used as the value for purposes of calculating the motor vehicle excise. The following example illustrates how excise amounts are calculated.
Year of Purchase List Price times % times $25 per $1000 = Excise Bill Preceding model year (2003 model in 2002) $30,000 x 50% = $15,000 x .025 = $375.00 Same year as model year (2003 model in 2003) $30,000 x 90% = $27,000 x .025 = $675.00 Second year (2002 model in 2003) $30,000 x 60% = $18,000 x .025 = $450.00 Third year (2001 model in 2003) $30,000 x 40% = $12,000 x .025 = $300.00 Fourth Year (2000 model in 2003) $30,000 x 25% = $7,500 x .025 = $187.50 Fifth Year (1999 model in 2003) $30,000 x 10% = $3,000 x .025 = $75.00
Taxes, Levies, Value Total taxable valuation of all real and personal property for fiscal year 2003 is $1,605,626,895, an increase of $314,225,505 (24.33%) over fiscal 2002’s value of $1,291,401,390. This increase is primarily attributable to market changes. That is, what was someone willing to pay for a particular home in 2001 under those market conditions. It did not mean there was a physical change or addition to a home or a vacant lot. About $10,000,000 (about 3%) of 26 this increase in assessed value can be attributed to the construction of new homes, remodeling, additions, etc. as well as miscellaneous changes in value due to correction of errors. The tax levy (amount to be raised by property taxes) of $28,949,452.92 for fiscal 2003 is an increase of $2,927,714.91 (11.25%) over the fiscal 2002 amount of $26,021,738.01. The tax rate for fiscal 2003 of $18.03 is a decrease of $2.12 (10.52%) from a fiscal 2002 rate of $20.15 per thousand dollars of value. The Assessors’ office has information on all properties in Longmeadow (real property and personal property, either taxable or exempt). The Board encourages all taxpayers to visit the office to see what information is available as well as pick up a copy of the property record card on their home at no charge. Property owners are asked to check that the information on the data card is correct. Any errors should be addressed regardless of whether the correction is a benefit or a disadvantage to the taxpayer.
Value Of Taxable Real And Personal Property (All figures are for fiscal 2003)
Personal Property $22,632,295 Real Property (Land & Buildings) Residential (Single Family, Condo, Land, Etc.) $1,530,531,700 Commercial (Office Building, Shopping Centers, Etc.) $50,206,000 Industrial (Land & Buildings of Utility Companies) $2,256,900
Total Taxable Valuation $1,605,626,895 Tax Amount To Be Raised (This is what the residents of the town have agreed by their vote to spend.)
Amounts approved at Town Meeting & Special Town Meeting May 14, 2002 (For Fiscal 2002) $1,058,150.00 May 14, 2002 (For Fiscal 2003) $42,662,649.61 July 30, 2002 (For Fiscal 2003) -$1,123,497.00 November 19, 2002 (For Fiscal 2003) $27,000.00 Total Appropriation at Town Meeting $42,624,302.61 (Plus Other Amounts to be Raised) Total Cherry Sheet Offset $250,199.00 State & County Cherry Sheet Charges $150,069.00 Other Allowance for Abatement & Exemption (Overlay) $173,355.92
Total Amount To Be Raised $43,197,926.53 Estimated Receipts And Available Funds (This is where the money comes from to pay for what the residents want. See Above.)
Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts $6,606,387.00 Cherry Sheet Overestimates $34.00 Estimated Receipts – Local $5,544,612.00 Free Cash $536,000.00 Other Available Funds $1,376,440.61 Free Cash Appropriated to Reduce Tax Rate (before 6/30/02) $0.00 Free Cash Appropriated to Reduce Tax Rate (on or after 7/1/2002) $185,00.00 Total Estimated Receipts & Other Revenue Sources $14,248,473.61 Total Real & Personal Property Tax Levy (Income from Property Tax) $28,949,452.92
Total Receipts From All Sources $43,197,926.53
Tax Rate: In Massachusetts the tax rate is expressed in dollars per thousand. The total tax levy to be raised from real and personal property divided by the total taxable real and personal property value produces a decimal equivalent tax rate that must be multiplied by 1,000 to convert it into the proper format. The tax rate, and ultimately the amount of tax paid, is directly related to the amount of income (levy) that is approved for spending by voters at the annual Town meeting and any special Town meetings.
Calculation Of The Tax Rate Fiscal 2003 Tax Rate = Tax Levy ÷ Total Taxable Valuation x 1,000 (Calculated Below) $18.03 = ($28,949,452.92 ÷ $1,605,626,895) x 1,000
27 FYI, and what does this really mean. Although the Assessors are responsible for “setting the rate”, it is actually just a mathematical calculation that the final step in the process. For example, the residents voted to spend $43,197,926.53 to run the “business” of Longmeadow. In order to spend forty-three million dollars, there must be an equivalent income of forty three million dollars.
Where does this money come from? The estimated receipts described previously show that about fourteen million comes from the State, Excise tax and local receipts, free cash, etc. However, it is the remaining amount, almost twenty nine million that is raised from property taxes. Many people are confused as to how this is done. A brief overview may be helpful. In fiscal 2002, the amount that could be raised from property tax was $25,113,975 (not including $913,525 known as “debt exclusion”). In fiscal 2003, the town is allowed to raise 2.5% more than the prior year ($25,113,975 x 2.5% = $627,849 for a total of $25,741,824). What most people are not aware of is the fact that “new growth” is added to this figure. Just under $10,000,000 in new assessed value was attributed to new growth that resulted in the town being able to add $198,097 to the total amount of taxes raised from real and personal property ($25,741,824 plus $198,097 equals $25,933,921). In order to balance the budget, however, the residents approved a $2,000,000 override. This override amount increased the FY2003 Levy Limit to $27,939,921. So how come the town was able to raise more than the levy limit? A debt exclusion figure of $1,020,660 was added bringing the Maximum Allowable Levy to $28,960,581 an amount a little over eleven thousand dollars more than the actual $28,949,452.92 raised. This example may explain why “Proposition 2½” does not apply to an individual property and cannot be used to calculate your own value or tax amount.
Without the fiscal 2003 override, the tax rate would have been about $16.78. With the override and the updated assessed values the tax rate is $18.03. With last year’s values (plus the new growth), the tax rate would have been about $22.24. Hopefully examples and information are helpful in understanding the process of how the tax rated is established. Please do not hesitate to call the Assessors’ Office for any questions or concerns you have. We will try to help.
The Board would like to thank the Assistant Assessor and his staff for handling the multitude of questions and concerns that taxpayers have when they call or come into the office. In addition, the cooperation and assistance of all the department heads and their staffs are sincerely appreciated. The Assessors’ Office has experienced turnover in staff with the resignation of Barbara A. Hough in April of 2002 and Chairman Sanborn in December of 2002 and would like to thank them both for their dedication and hard work. We wish them well in future endeavors.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elected Assessors: David W. Sanborn, Chairman (Resigned) James J. O’Connell David D. French
Assessors’ Staff: Assistant Assessor - Robert P. Leclair, CMA, RMA, MAA Secretary - Jill M. Blazejowski Clerk - Ann M. Hubbard
28 BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The activity of the Board of Health has continued to expand again in 2002. The scope of services of the Board of Health includes the control of communicable disease, inspectional and licensing services and administrative functions.
Control of Communicable Disease
As mandated by Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations, the Board has received in 2002 reports of the following communicable diseases:
Communicable Disease 2000 2001 2002 Camphylobacter 3 1 4 Chickenpox 5 1 4 E. Coli 0 0 0 Giardiasis 0 2 3 Hepatitis A 1 0 0 Hepatitis B 0 3 1 Hepatitis C 5 4 2 Lyme Disease 2 5 3 Malaria 0 1 0 Meningitis 0 1 1 Pertussis 1 0 7 Salmonella 1 2 3 Shigellosis 0 0 0 Yersinia 0 0 0
The Board is mandated by state regulation to perform surveillance, investigate, and, when necessary, institute control measures for the control of communicable diseases. The largest component of its communicable disease prevention program is the immunization of high risk adults and the occupational immunization of Town employees mandated by state law or federal laws A successful flu clinic was held on October 30, 2002 at the Greenwood Center with the gracious assistance of the Council on Aging Nurse and a corps of clerical and nurse volunteers. This year’s clinic served 900 high-risk individuals. To offset a decrease in the quantity of vaccine supplied at no charge to the Town by the state (a decrease of 200 units previously supplied to the Town), the Board purchased forty additional units of vaccine. The Board also administered vaccinations to 73 high risk individuals to prevent pneumonia: The Board of Health is certified by Medicare and Medicare HMO’s to submit claims for reimbursement for the administration of vaccine and for the cost of purchased vaccine; this reimbursement substantially offset the cost of the program. An additional 180 school department employees were immunized with purchased vaccine, the cost of which was recovered from an employee fee and school department funds.
The Board also performed required occupational medical testing and vaccination. Seventy Mantoux tests were administered to screen for Tuberculosis: 72 tests performed for occupational purposes, 18 for high-risk individuals. In addition, in accordance with federal occupational safety and health guidelines, two police officers and two school department employees were immunized with free vaccine provided by the State to prevent Hepatitis B infection. Also in response to recent changes in state immunization requirements, the Board approved this year a protocol for vaccination of Town day care and pre-school staff against measles. The administration of the aforementioned vaccines in-house, using free state-supplied vaccine represents a substantial cost savings to the Town.
Another well-received offering of the communicable disease prevention program is the annual rabies vaccination clinic. The twenty-second annual rabies clinic was held on April 6, 2002 under the direction of Wilber Cross, Town Dog Officer. Gerald Cutting, D.V. M., immunized a total of 56 animals: 23 cats and 33 dogs.
The Board continues to face the challenge posed by West Nile Disease, which has become endemic in most states. Following state guidelines, the focus of our Board’s efforts has been in surveillance and risk communication. Last summer the Board collected 64 avian reports and submitted 9 samples; one of the bird samples tested positive. The positive test result was not unexpected as all of our neighboring communities have had multiple positive bird samples and Springfield has had a positive finding for a mosquito pool. To put these statistics in a larger context, statewide 23 cases and 3 deaths were attributed to West Nile Disease; however, none of the cases of disease or deaths were reported in Western Massachusetts. Inasmuch as research has not yet fully defined the relationship between avian disease and human disease and in the absence of reported cases of death or disease in this area of the 29 state, the Board has followed state recommendations to refrain from larvicide or adulticide pesticide applications. Additionally no measures for control of mosquitoes that are nuisances but were not identified as serving as vectors of human disease were instituted. Rather the Board has focused, as mentioned, on public education to encourage residents to use personal protective measures such as the use of repellents and appropriate clothing and to undertake measures to remove potential breeding sites of mosquitoes on residential property. In addition to submitting several articles to the newspaper, the Board also made available to the public information sheets at town offices, the Council of Aging, and the Library and as a handout to participants in Park and Recreation Dept. programs. Our policy will be reviewed next year should there be a modification in the state protocol or should surveillance activities indicate a change in the geographical distribution of the disease.
Inspectional Services
The Board of Health also performed state-mandated periodic inspections of food establishments and other licensees. The following is a summary of inspection activities performed in calendar year 2002:
Longmeadow Board of Health Licensee’s and Inspections Performed
Licenses Issued: 2001 2002 Inspections: 2001 2002
Bakery 4 6 Bakery 7 12 Catering 0 0 Food Service 33 44 Food Service Establishments 55 57 Methyl Alcohol 9 9 Milk 31 40 Retail Food 11 12 Retail Food 7 11 Temporary Food Service 23 28 Temporary Food Service 27 28 *Mobil Push Cart 0 1 Tobacco 13 14 Tobacco: Environment. Smoke/Rest 66 68 Youth Access 39 40 Compliance Checks 49 55
Health Clubs 2 2 Health Clubs 3 4 Tanning Establishments 0 0 Tanning Establishments 0 0 Massage Establishments 0 0 *Septic System Abandonment 2 6 Massage Operators 0 0 West Nile 15 64
Swimming Pools 8 8 Swimming Pools 18 18 Camps 16 16 Camps 16 16 *Septic System Inspection 5 6 Septic System Cleaning/Hauling 2 2 Septic System Install/Repair 18 19 Septic System Installer 3 3 Wells 0 7 *Wells 7 Elder Abuse 1 1 Housing 4 4 Nuisances 8 8 School Safety/Immunization 7 10
Total Licenses Issued: 155 192 Total Inspections Performed: 347 434
*Not recorded in previous years
Other Board Functions
Again, the Board must mention the effect on the public health system following September 11, 2001 and specifically its continuing impact on the Board of Health. Again, with its very limited resources, the Board assumed new challenges serving as a key member in the Town Emergency Response Team. After receiving training in the management of biological, chemical, and nuclear incidents, the Board reviewed the Town emergency plan and participated in a tabletop exercise. It has also attempted to increase local emergency response capacity by conducting a survey of residents who are nurses for the purpose of collecting contact information and assessing the nurses’ training and emergency availability. This effort in building local capacity will be continued in the next calendar year when a corps of emergency providers and volunteer nurses will be immunized with smallpox vaccine. 30
Other non-mandated activities of the Board are predicated on the availability of state and private grants. The Board of Health received a Skin Cancer Prevention Grant from the Mass. Department of Public Health. Grant funds were used to provide permanent signage at the Town Pools and educational programs and literature for participants in Park and Recreation Department programs (i.e. patrons of the public pools and campers) for the purpose of raising awareness of the carcinogenic dangers of the ultraviolet rays in sunlight. Unfortunately, due to drastic cuts in the state budget, the Board of Health tobacco control grant was terminated at the end of September. Fortunately, prior to the termination of the grant, the Board had already put into place strong youth-access and environmental smoke regulations and had institutionalized tobacco inspections as a component of its regular inspectional services program. The Board will continue to pursue other health promotion or disease prevention grants from both state and private foundations as they become available.
Finally, we have continued to serve as a resource for public health information for the Selectmen, other Town Departments, and town residents. To that end, the Board wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the other Town Departments, and specifically the Council of Aging, the Selectmen’s Office, and the Building Department with whom we network on almost a daily basis.
Respectfully submitted,
Longmeadow Board of Health: Robert Rappaport, D.M.D., Chairman Michael Coppola, M.D. Barry Izenstein, M.D. Richard Steingart, M.D. Mary Pat Toye, RN, MS
Staff: Beverly S. Hirschhorn, MPH/CHO, Health Director Esther M. Moomjian, Clerk, Board of Health
31 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I submit the following annual report of the Building Department for the year ending December 31, 2002.
PERSONNEL
Mark P. Denver Building Commissioner John B. Corcoran Plumbing & Gas Inspector Anthony Curto Plumbing & Gas Inspector Walter R. Clune Electrical Inspector Gerald A. Ross Electrical Inspector Beverly J. Rose Secretary/Clerk
NUMBER OF BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED ...... 378 Single Family Dwellings ...... 8 New Elderly Housing Units & Addition ...... 2 Swimming Pools ...... 15 Accessory Buildings ...... 27 Garages - Detached ...... 6 Demolitions ...... 9 Fences ...... …. 70 Additions and Alterations ...... 242
ESTIMATED COST: ...... $16,432,184.00 Single Family Dwellings ...... 2,745,000.00 New Elderly Housing Units & Addition . 2,506,741.00 Swimming Pools ...... 255,410.00 Accessory Buildings ...... 44,730.00 Garages - Detached ...... 160,000.00 Demolitions ...... 37,475.00 Fences ...... 127,589.00 Additions and Alterations ...... 10,555,239 .00
Number of Plumbing Permits Granted 387 Number of Heating Permits Granted 150 Number of Electrical Permits Granted 673 Number of Tag Sale Permits Granted 308 Number of Residents Composting Site Stickers Granted 3403 Number of Landscapers Composting Site Stickers Granted 115
We continue to work closely with Town Administrator, Susan Wright, Cindy French of the Selectmen’s Office, Town Counsels, David J. Martel and Michael Callan, Beverly Hirschhorn, Health Director, Chief Eric Madison and Capt. Macsata of the Fire Dept., their cooperation, support and expertise is greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank all of the Town’s Department Heads, Boards and Commissions for their continued support and cooperation during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark P. Denver, Building Commissioner
32 CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Cable Television Advisory Committee continues to perform its function, which is to maintain compliance by Comcast with the franchise agreement. In addition, the Committee addresses concerns of the Town and the residents thereof regarding the performance of Comcast.
During the past year the Committee has intervened with Comcast regarding repairs to high-speed internet service. During this past year AT&T Broadband was sold to Comcast Corporation of Philadelphia. A name change and rebranding to Comcast is expected during the first quarter of 2003.
The current franchise is for ten years and the Town is currently in the second year of the agreement.
The members of the Committee are: Steven Wolman, Chair, Norman Michaels, Vice-Chair, Joseph Hennessey, Secretary, William Monks, Gerard Nolet, ex-officio, and alternates Carolyn Couchon and E. Holland Low.
Respectfully submitted,
Steven A. Wolman Chairman
CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Capital Planning Committee met October 2001 through February 2002 and considered thirty-seven requests for capital expenditures to be expended during fiscal year 2003. Capital requests totaling $3,056,810 were considered for recommendation. As a result of the current capital fund accounting methodology, the Town of Longmeadow had only $370,000 available for capital appropriation.
The Capital Planning Committee noted in its letter of recommended allocations to the Appropriations Committee that the current method of funding the stabilization fund, from which capital requests are appropriated, does not allow sufficient monies to meet essential town needs. The funding of only 12% of the requested capital needs falls far short of providing even those funds required to protect the town’s investment in buildings and properties, much less meet the financial needs of new legal mandates. Alternate capital funding methods must be identified over the next two to three years to allow the town to meet the $2 million to $3 million annual capital needs of a town with over $350 million invested in property and a $40 million annual expense budget.
The following capital appropriations were recommended by the FY 2002 Capital Planning Committee for expenditures during FY03:
Department Project Cost
Schools LHS Handicap Bathroom $15,500 Schools Glenbrook Boiler $29,000 Schools Glenbrook Structural Repairs $101,350 Park and Recreation 1 Ton Dump truck $44,000 DPW Bucket Loader $62,500 DPW Dump Truck $53,000 Library Roof Repair $40,000 Board of Selectmen Handicap Accessible Town Hall $15,000 IT / Selectmen Folder / Inserter $12,800
Total $372,650
With one exception, the Board of Selectmen approved these recommendations for consideration and they were authorized at the town meeting. As was their prerogative, the Board of Selectmen responded to a proposal by the Park and Recreation department and recommended that the town meeting allocate $44,000 for the renovation of Turner Park rather than for a dump truck.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Gold Richard Uss Jessica Young Robert Townsend Harry Weinmann, Chairman Roger Cloutman, Co-Chairman Judd Peskin
33 CONSERVATION COMMISSION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Conservation Commission held 16 meetings and conducted approximately 27 site inspections during the year 2002.
Six Requests for Determination of Applicability were received. As a result 9 Public Meetings were held. No Positive Determinations (requiring the filing of a Notice of Intent) resulted, and four Negative Determinations were issued (the remaining two were issued in the beginning of 2003).
Ten new Notices of Intent were received, 29 Public Hearings were held and 8 Orders of Conditions were issued. One Extension Permit was issued. One Certificate of Compliance also issued.
The Commission approved four Emergency Certifications for the repair of significant erosion issues at Field Road, Ferncroft Street, Brookwood Drive and at 31 Pondside Road.
No Wetland Violation notices and 3 Enforcement Orders were issued.
During the year 2002, associate member Frank Lucchesi resigned.
The Commission gratefully acknowledges the assistance and cooperation received from all Town Boards and Departments, and from concerned residents during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Roumeliotis, Secretary
Commissioners: William Scibelli, Chairperson Mark Cress Albert Laakso, Treasurer Elizabeth Lovejoy John Bresnahan Associate Member: Thomas Heaton Keith Fuller Sheri Knight
34 COUNCIL ON AGING
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Longmeadow Center has a long history of service to residents in the community. We continue to be a major partner in the aging network in Longmeadow and play a vital role in the lives of older adults and their families who face transitions between work and retirement, full independence and limited support, good health and chronic conditions.
As gateways to the aging network, The Center believes in the value and integrity of the whole person and bases all our activities on this fundamental concept. The Center exists to provide, advocate for, and ensure the provision of a complete and interwoven array of social services, health services, education, and recreational programs for older adults in our community. The Center is committed to the active participation and self-determination of residents in life decisions, and to excellence and mutual respect in all its work.
Advocacy: Arts’ & Recreational Programming: Consumer Information: Counseling: Education: Health & Wellness Screenings: Humanities: In-Home Services: Nutrition: Social Services: Volunteer Opportunities:
Highlights: 911 Emergency Cell Phone Program – The Center’s SALT group collected and distributed over 75 cell phones throughout the year for emergency 911 use along with the continued sale of reflective house numbers and emergency flashing lights. Grant Opportunities enabled The Center to offer several workshops throughout the year... Memories of Our Lives – Individuals creating a record of their memories; Mind Body Wellness Program offered residents the opportunity to learn self-care tips. Learning To Live Again – Support group for residents who lost a loved one; Healing Exercises for Breast Cancer Recovery – Group was presented tips on the healing art of yoga specifically designed for those recovering from breast cancer.
Arts, Recreation and Humanities Programming: * 755 adults participated in lectures, language classes, fitness programs, computer classes, day trips, socials, card games and more for a total of units of service!
Health and Wellness Programming: * 1063 older adults received in home assistance; reassurance calls, home visits, medical evaluations and screenings including; blood pressure monitoring, bone density testing, mammograms, stroke screenings and cholesterol testing. * Volunteers made 254 grocery deliveries to homebound older persons. * 50 residents received help from SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Counselors to recoup thousands of dollars in medicals claims processed incorrectly and to address concerns with their current health insurance coverage.
Nutrition Services: The Senior Center served more than 6,230 hot, nutritious midday meals five days a week to older adults in Longmeadow at the Greenwood Center Dining Room where fellowship is an important benefit. For frail elders in Longmeadow who are unable to prepare their own meals, 6,233 Meals on Wheels were prepared to provide nutritious meals and an important link to the outside world. Volunteers prepared and delivered 12,463 meals to homebound and local residents.
Transportation Services * 10,551 rides to medical appointments, shopping were provided by the town’s minivan. * Volunteers provided 170 rides to 43 residents unable to use the minivan.
Salute to Volunteers: Volunteers continued to play a vital role in the daily programs and services at The Center contributing 13,660 hours for a total of $129,770 in work force dollars.
Visit the Town of Longmeadow website www.longmeadow.org for updated information on our programs and services.
Respectfully submitted, Eleanor Stolar - Chair Margaret Dale Jerre Hoffman Margaret Dale - Secretary Polly Felici James O'Donnell Eleanor Appleman Saul Finestone Paul Philbin Mary Ballard Dave Grimes Betty Rochford Ernest Blake Ellen Heye Margaret Ryder
35 Center Staff Executive Director - Karen Neiman Michelman Activities & Program Services - Norice Smith Health Coordinator - Janice McGowan, RN Nutrition Program: Paul Calberg, Carole Spada, Judith Perry and Gussie Kavitsky Secretary - Eunice Kavanagh & Judith Portier Social Service Coordinator - Linda Collina Volunteer Services – Candace Stillerman & Ann Branchini
CULTURAL COUNCIL
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Longmeadow Cultural Council held it’s annual State required Public Informational/Input Meeting on September 26, 2002 in Room A of the Community House. Because of State cuts to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, our local Council likewise received a cut of approximately 60% which amounts to a grant of $2,410. We do have a limited amount of funds remaining in our account from unrequested reimbursements. It was clear that, because of our very limited budget that we would have to carefully rethink our funding priorities. It was suggested that we contact and explore directing school requests to the Longmeadow Education Foundation. The grant application deadline as set by the State Council remains the same: October 15th. Grant application packets are distributed to members shortly thereafter. In other business the Chairman announced that his term will expire in May 2003 and a new chairman will have to be chosen. We now have the ability to set up an “Online Office” on the MCC website. The Chairman will look into setting one up. All members have now gone through MCC training, so we are in full compliance.
The Cultural Council met again on November 7, 2002 in Room A of the Community House for the purpose of grant selection. Grant applications were down significantly from last year because of our limited funding capabilities. Almost all school requests went to the Longmeadow Education Foundation, but from what the Chairman has learned, all were turned down by the Foundation.
After discussion by the Council members the following grant applications were approved:
Storrs Library: Summer Family Series ...... $710 The Longmeadow Chamber Music Society: Concerts...... $500 Longmeadow Park & Rec. Dept.: Summer Concerts on the Green ...... $1400 Novi Cantori: Longmeadow Christmas Festival...... $750 Longmeadow Montessori: African Storytelling ...... $500 Longmeadow Council on Aging: Veterans’ History Project...... $100 Theatreworks USA: The Mystery of King Tut...... $68
Two items completed the agenda:
1. The Chairman announced that our “Online Office” has been established. He will notify all members of our user name and password so that everyone will have access.
2. Vincent Russo was unanimously elected Chairman, to take effect in May, when Kevin Chamberland’s term expires.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Chamberland Chairman
36 FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
As Fire Chief I am pleased to submit the following annual report.
Personnel and Administration: The Fire Department is staffed by 21 full time Firefighters and 5 call Firefighters. These professionals respond to a wide variety of emergency situations in our community including structure fires, hazardous material incidents, medical emergencies and auto extrications. I am happy to report that there were no fatalities this year as a result of fires, and despite some difficult fires, few Firefighter injuries.
Three new Firefighters were hired during the year to fill two vacancies and one new firefighter position. Firefighter Ken Morehouse left our department to take a position in the Springfield Fire Department, and Firefighter James Kalbaugh left to take a position in the Agawam Fire Department. Karen Fields, Thomas Valentini and Jeffery Ledoux are the newest additions to our team. These individuals are all paramedics and each of them bring special skills and experience to the department.
Governor Jane Swift and Secretary of Public Safety, James Jajuga honored firefighter John Dearborn for his actions in a rescue operation while he was re-assigned for training in West Springfield. Firefighter Dearborn is the first Firefighter from Longmeadow to receive the Massachusetts Medal of Honor.
The Paramedic Ambulance service in now in its second year, and has been very successful. This service provides life saving invasive skills and procedures to the critical patient. I am proud to report that the residents of Longmeadow receive the highest level of pre-hospital care available.
Incident Responses: The Fire Department logged 1698 emergency responses during the year. Although this is a 3% reduction from 2001, the severity of the calls was higher. Fire losses were estimated at $626,050 reflecting a 29% increase from 2001. The department responded to 21 structure fires, up from 8 during 2001. This is an average loss of nearly $30,000 for each structure fire.
2002 Fire Department Responses Structure Fires………………………… 21 Vehicle Fires…………………………... 9 Other Fires…………………………….. 22 Rescue & Emergency Medical………. 1,018 Hazardous Conditions (no fire)………. 105 Service Calls/Police Assist……………. 200 Good Intent……………………………. 66 False Call & False Alarm……………… 256 Severe Weather………………………… 1
Total …………………………………… 1,698
Fire Prevention: During the spring months our Firefighters conducted safety education classes and “Get Out Alive” training in each public and private elementary school utilizing the Commonwealths S.A.F.E. grant money. The department also spreads its fire education through various community events, scouting merit badges, station tours and our annual open house. Due to budget reductions at the State level, no new grant money was received for public education programs. This will impact our ability to provide educational classes for seniors and children. However the department continues to look for innovative and creative ways of educating the public in fire safety. The local media has proven to be very helpful in providing a medium for educational programs. Chimney fire safety, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide, and home escape plans are some of the programs we have run with the assistance of local media.
Fire Prevention Officer Captain Gerald Macsata has been working hard with other state and local agencies to ensure fire safety compliance at all construction and renovation sites in town.
37 2002 Inspection Activity Smoke Detectors……………264 Fire Drills……………….. 60 Oil Burners…………………. 36 Tank removals…………... 39 Tank Installations…………… 7 Propane Storage…………. 5 Fire Investigations………….. 20 Fire Safety Inspections.…..33 School Inspections…………. 18 New Construction………...15 Public Education …………... 55 Misc. Inspections…………03 Total…………….555
Apparatus and Equipment: The Fire Department maintains four Pumper Trucks, Two Ambulances, a Rescue Boat, a four-wheel drive truck and three cruisers. The average age of the Pumper trucks is 19 years, and is reaching a critical stage. Reliability and safety are growing concerns with the aging apparatus. The department is working with the Capital Planning Committee to develop a long-term equipment replacement program.
Our department maintenance officer, Captain Zinnack, has developed a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to help ensure reliability and longevity of all our equipment and apparatus.
Training: Training in firefighting tactics and emergency medical procedures is an ongoing process in our Department. This year our Firefighters logged 1,384 hours of training in topics such as Hazardous Materials, Cold Water Rescue, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Training, Cardiopulmonary Rescustation, and Advanced Life Support. Training is conducted on site by our in-house instructors and guest instructors, and off-site at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, Springfield College, and Springfield Technical Community College and through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This years training was highlighted in July when the department conducted a mock hazardous materials incident. The training involved the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Hazardous Materials Response Team, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The Town’s Emergency Management Committee also participated and simulated an evacuation emergency. This drill proved beneficial to all those who participated, and allowed our emergency services to test the Town’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
I would like to recognize the men and women of the Longmeadow Fire Department for their dedication, hard work and strong commitment to our community. They continue to meet the challenges of a changing fire service with a level of professionalism I think is un-matched among fire services.
I extend my thanks to Father Provenzano, our Department Chaplain, for his contributions to the department and the community. I also would like to thank the other town departments, boards and committees who are a part of making this department successful in completing its mission.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric H. Madison Fire Chief
38 FIRE DEPARTMENT ROSTER
Chief: Eric H. Madison
Captains: Andrew Fraser, Safety Officer Karl Zinnack, Maintenance Officer Lynn Thompson, Public Education Officer Gerald Macsata, Fire Prevention Officer William J. DeFord II, Grant Manager
Firefighters: Richard Gebo Robert Taylor Steven Mercieri Christopher J. Scott Thomas McGowan John E. Rigney Michael J. Maheux Duane S. Law Todd P. Davis Dean Godfrey John P. Dearborn Karen Fields Francis Frew Thomas Valentini Jeffery Ledoux
Call Lieutenant: Robert E. Loughman
Call Firefighters: Kurt Zinnack Marilee T. Elliott Benjamin Cote Edward C. McCandlish
Chaplain: Father Lawrence C. Provenzano
Admin Assistant: Raymond C. Miller
WILLIAM GOLDTHWAIT FUND
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Report for the year ending December 31, 2002
Cash balance as of December 31, 2001 $50,351 Income earned during 2002 1,523 ______Total 51,874 Disbursements during 2002 5,000 ______Balance as of December 31,2002 $46,874
The fund stands ready to evaluate financial aid for needy cases within the Town of Longmeadow when such cases are brought to the attention of the Trustees.
Respectfully submitted,
Trustees:
David L Grimes, Chairman Phyllis N. Bogert James T. O'Donnell
39 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Historic District Commission is charged with ensuring that the architectural integrity of Longmeadow’s Historic District is maintained. The district includes the Longmeadow Green as well as the historic homes that surround it and has the distinction of being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month and adheres to the Historic District By- Laws approved by the Town of Longmeadow in 1973. The Commission is also governed by the Historic Districts Act, Chapter 40C, of the Massachusetts General Law.
The Commission wants to extend its gratitude to Louis Robin, Suzanne White, and Jean Deresienska whose terms ended during 2002. We thank them all for the many hours of service they provided to the Commission during their tenure. The Commission welcomed three new members during 2002 - Eilleen LaCasse, Mark Sirulnik, and Robert Tuttle.
The Commission is pleased to announce that during 2002 it completed reviewing and updating the Commission’s Rules and Regulations in addition to revamping the Certificate of Appropriateness application. The Commission also published for the first time, Design Guidelines, a document that outlines the criteria used by Commission members when reviewing an application. All three documents were distributed to property owners within the District. District residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the documents so they fully understand the Commission’s expectations when reviewing a Certificate of Appropriateness application.
The Commission has remained steadfast in its commitment to ensure the unique historic qualities of Longmeadow’s Historic District are preserved. This was never more evident than during the Commission’s deliberations to approve the Town of Longmeadow’s 2002 application for new crosswalks and lights to assist Center School children crossing Longmeadow Street. The Commission reviewed the application on the impact the new lights and crosswalks would have on the Historic District. It should be noted that the Commission’s charge allowed it to rule only on the impact to the historic character of the District rather than on the safety issues that was the basis for the application. The Commission denied the application on the grounds that the required cuts in the green belt near the proposed crosswalks would significantly alter the look of the Historic District. The school crossing application is an excellent example of the all too often difficult position Commission members face living up to their commitment to historic preservation.
Our town is resplendent with historic buildings and neighborhoods that are not part of the existing Historic District. However, in order to maintain the town’s historic heritage, these homes and neighborhoods need the protection of a review board promoting historic preservation. The Commission urges all Longmeadow residents to become active participants in this quest. Residents are encouraged to actively participate in historic preservation community organizations that has preservation of Longmeadow’s rich architectural past as its objective. The mere existence of an Historic District Commission without active community involvement puts in jeopardy the future of historic preservation within Longmeadow.
The Commission wants to extend its appreciation to the Board of Selectmen and the numerous town officials and staff that have provided assistance to the Historic District Commission during the past year. Commission members look forward to the year ahead with optimism as more town residents understand the importance historic preservation holds for the future of our community.
Respectfully submitted,
Roy Johansen Chairperson
40 HOUSING AUTHORITY
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow:
The Longmeadow Housing Authority continues to study the issues and evaluate the various alternatives. No new initiatives have been undertaken during the year.
Submitted by
Edward M. Kline, Chairman LHA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Information Technologies Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation and maintenance of information technology for all town departments. This includes evaluation, selection, installation, and continuing support for computer hardware and software. In addition, the department manages the Town’s network infrastructure that includes Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows 2000 and UNIX servers, Windows 98/2000 client computers, and voice/data communications networks.
This year was especially busy for the IT department, since we have down sized the department on a temporary basis to one person and currently in progress is the conversion of the Assessor’s tax maps into digital format. The IT department is coordinating this project with the conversion vendor, the Assessor’s office, and Engineering.
In addition to these projects, the IT department has been continually upgrading the Town’s computing environment, providing technology consultation to Town Departments, and supporting installed technology.
Respectfully submitted,
Victor Tirado Information System Technician
41 RICHARD SALTER STORRS LIBRARY
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow and the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Directors of the Richard Salter Storrs Library respectfully submits its annual report for the year 2002.
Sustained growth in the circulation of library materials, an insatiable thirst for access to library databases and the Internet, proactive educational programs for children, and advances in technology to permit home access to library resources, underscored a very busy year at Storrs Library. Registered patrons reached 14,238 with an average of sixty-nine new registrations each month. More sophisticated reference questions, requests for assistance with Internet searches and the Online Catalog, and professional direction to the library from physicians, financial advisors, and educators all contributed to this sustained growth. Of course, education is a life-long endeavor, and the depth and breadth of interests and questions has never been greater or more complex than it is in today’s information-driven society.
Perhaps the biggest challenge Storrs Library faced during the year was the persistent increase in business, which continued unabated. In the first quarter of the fiscal year, which began on July 1, library circulation increased by over thirteen percent from the same period in the previous year. This is consistent with sustained library growth in Longmeadow, and reflects national patterns of increased use in times of economic hardship. While this high circulation continued through the second quarter, inauguration of the patron-placed holds function is certain to drive the circulation even higher.
“A Star Spangled Summer” was the theme of the Summer Reading Program that flooded the library with eager, enthusiastic, young readers. Attendance at forty-three library programs exceeded fifty-five hundred participants, and the number of books read amounted to 31,912! Graphics designed to motivate youngsters, contests, performers, exciting new titles, and prizes all contributed to a festive atmosphere at the library. Generous community support from individuals, families, local businesses, the Longmeadow Lodge of Masons, and the Friends of Storrs Library all contributed to a very successful program. Of course, the youngsters who improved their reading skills and found pleasure in reading were the true beneficiaries of the vital summer program.
Exponential use of the Public Access Catalog, access to Library Databases, and use of the Internet added a whole new dimension to library service in Longmeadow. In response to public interest, several tutorial programs were developed to assist patrons with the use of the mouse, electronic mail, and access to electronic books. Two other educational programs, Introduction to the Internet, and Advanced Web Searches were well received by patrons, and workshops relating to electronic subject searches in the areas of health and travel were designed. A new service to allow patrons to place holds on library materials from their home personal computer was inaugurated in December and is extremely popular with townspeople. Should the materials be in another library in the C/W MARS regional system, the Commonwealth will fund delivery of these materials to Storrs Library. One important focus for the Board of Directors during the year was the development of a strategic plan for the future. Facilitated by Tom McGowan of Strategic Consulting, the process explored values and principles relating to contemporary library service. Belief statements were developed, committees established, and a clear course of action was planned for the future. At the Board’s request, the Capital Planning Committee also partially funded repairs to the original 1932 slate roof. The Board worked diligently to fine-tune a realistic budget for the proposal. New lighting was also installed on the front lawns of the library, and the community enthusiastically supported the fund-raising efforts of the Directors.
One of the keystones of library service in Longmeadow is the knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Marg Kirby, a veteran of children’s services, computer wizardry, and behind-the-scenes organization, retired after thirty years of public service. Her many talents and bright smile will be missed. Throughout her tenure at the library, all children were welcomed, and every question was treated as the most important of the day. Elyse Lauro, formerly an educator in Children’s Services, was promoted to Human Resources. She filled the vacancy created by Alta Stark, who accepted a position at the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. Other new, friendly faces at the library include Janet Aronson, Shamim de Lima, and Judy Mannix.
Partnerships between the public and private sectors have contributed to the breadth and depth of the library collections, to programs offered to adults and children, and to the internal operations of the library. The
42 Friends of Storrs Library continue to assist in the development of the collection and support various programs that benefit the community. Volunteers actively pursue projects that contribute to the efficiency and quality of library service. The Longmeadow Gardeners provide flowers to welcome visitors to the library, and the green summer lawns result from an irrigation system funded by the Gardeners and the Board. Bay Path College has also lent its support to several projects that have enriched the library. Of course this private support was matched with valuable assistance from the Town of Longmeadow. Building Inspector Mark Denver, the Police and Fire Departments, the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator, Susan Wright, Superintendent of Streets Doug Barron, the crew at the Town Yard, and Harry Reynolds all contributed to the efficient and effective delivery of library service in Longmeadow. For their efforts and for the individual encouragement and support of townspeople, the Library Board is truly indebted.
Respectfully submitted,
Carl L. Sturgis Executive Director
43 LONG RANGE PLANNING STEERING COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) is nearing completion of the long-range plan for Longmeadow that will guide the Town's physical development and provision of municipal services. Many town residents are feeling uncertain about Longmeadow’s future, given the present economic situation. Even though Longmeadow is in difficult financial circumstances at the moment, we believe our citizens and Town officials will come together to solve current challenges to maintain our exceptional quality of life.
The LRPC was formed in May, 2000, when the Board of Selectmen appointed 15 citizens to develop a long-range plan for Longmeadow. Our goal is to present the final plan in May 2003. During the past three years, the committee has worked with town residents and outside consultants to prepare several preliminary reports. Three subcommittees, made up of LRPC members and other interested citizens, worked for over a year to study and make recommendations in these areas: Land Use and Conservation, Quality of Life, and Town Services and Facilities.
A consulting team was hired to bring an objective perspective to the planning process. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), RKG Associates, and Walter Cudnohufsky Associates worked in the spring and summer of 2002 to prepare a draft vision framework plan, including a fiscal analysis. This report is available at the Longmeadow.org website. Consultants interviewed residents, town officials, and members of town businesses and institutions. The consultants’ preliminary plan outlined facts, challenges and potential action items in the areas of Open Space and Resource Protection, Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, as well as in the areas studied by the subcommittees. The consultants will complete detailed analyses in key areas, help conduct another community forum, and work with the LRPC to compile everything into the long-range plan in 2003.
Funding comes from $30,000 appropriated at the May 2000 Town Meeting. $30,000 in consulting services have been secured through the Commonwealth’s Community Development Planning Program under Executive Order 418. Countless hours of volunteer labor by the LRPC and its subcommittees have also gone into this plan.
Longmeadow people value the exceptional quality of life in our town including our safe and open community, residential and historic character, beautiful parks and open spaces, commitment to academic excellence, and comprehensive town services. We are concerned about maintaining financial stability and whether our local government is working as well as it could be. We seek creative solutions to provide for affordable housing for the elderly, well-maintained public buildings and infrastructure, improved traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and an expanded financial base. The Longmeadow Plan will identify ways to preserve what we truly value and change what we want to improve.
The Long Range Planning Committee would especially like to thank all the residents and Town officials who have served on the subcommittees, attended public forums and met with consultants. Your wide variety of perspectives, questions and ideas, and love of our community have sustained us in our work over three years, and we look forward to sharing the results with you soon.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Sommer, Chairperson William Hoff David Appleman Carol A. Leary Philip N. Clark Richard Marchese Russell Dale Arlene Miller Saul Finestone Gerard Nolet, Ex-Officio Elizabeth Foote Mark Schneider Paula Gallup Paula Tredeau Thomas Herrala
44 PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow:
This past year, with a positive vote of Town Meeting, the Board moved forward with long range plans for field development.
David Rehbein, a twenty-one year member of the Board passed away after a long illness and his many contributions are missed. The Board welcomed Katherine Tobin as a new Park Commissioner after her victory in the town elections.
Summer camp sessions continue to evolve, as the interests and schedules of our residents remain our primary focus.
The Cliff Zundell community service award was presented posthumously to the family of Harold “Butch” Boyle in recognition of his many years of service and dedication to the young people of the town.
The Board, as always, recognized the scores of Town residents who serve as coaches, organizers, and officials in our numerous recreation activities. Our programs, especially youth programs, are only possible through their continuous efforts and commitment.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian P. Trelease Chairman
45 PARKING CLERK
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit the following report for the calendar year ending December 31, 2002:
Parking Tickets Issued by Police in 2002 Fines Collected in 2002 381 $5,600.00
Calendar year 2002 saw several major changes for the Parking Clerk. The Board of Selectmen voted late in 2001 to hire a service to implement collection notices and marking of unpaid tickets with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Tickets that remain unpaid now result in non-renewal of registration and/or license. This service has worked out very well in it’s first full year of operation, as noted by the increase in collections (which more than doubled from last year) and has also resulted in fewer unpaid tickets.
The second change, which is very apparent to violators, is the completely re-designed parking ticket form. Ticket design was done by the Police Chief, with input from the Parking Clerk and members of the Police Department. The end result is a highly visible self-mailer form that we hope will be easier to understand by all.
The Board of Selectmen also voted in 2002 to raise the “handicap parking” violation fine to $50.00, keeping more in line with surrounding areas and to raise awareness of the seriousness of this violation.
Once again, I take this opportunity to remind residents to abide by all local and state parking regulations, especially with regard to overnight parking, handicap parking and fire lanes. These regulations, as well as all others, are taken very seriously by the Police Department and are meant for the safety and well being of all.
Any resident who finds himself/herself in need of a “temporary” handicap parking permit (due to a temporary condition) may obtain such a permit from the Longmeadow Board of Health. Permanent handicap parking permits are obtained through the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia French Parking Clerk
PERSONNEL POLICY BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Personnel Policy Board met once during the year. On February 12, 2002 the Board met to review the job classification of the Health Director position. All members of the Board were present and agreed that the position’s classification in Grade 3 was appropriate
Respectfully submitted,
John D. Wallace, Chairman Ann L. Cowen Steven Ostrowsky Sandra MacFadyen Cheryl Ives Smith
46 PLANNING BOARD
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow:
Over the course of the year 2002 the Planning Board has conducted no Site and Design Review hearings. After reviewing various petitioner's Plans the Planning Board has voted to waive formal Site and Design Review hearings on 22 projects. The majority of these waivers involved "signage". Chronologically the waivers were granted as follows:
1. Mr. Anthony Gandelli of 15 Berwick Terrace, purchase of land from Mr. Wilkins of Lincoln Road- Approval Not Required/ANR Sub-division Plan.
2. Verizon application to extend fencing at its facility located at 450 Longmeadow Street-Fencing.
3. Longmeadow Country Club-addition to front of structure and renovations.
4. Mobil Corporation location at 1730 Longmeadow Street-signage.
5. Banknorth-signage change from previous corporate name "First Massachusetts Bank".
6. Li's Brothers - signage.
7. Dr. Thomas Acquista - creation of new entranceway.
8. James Brennan, 277 Ardsley Road, purchase of land from Richard Black-Approval Not Required/ ANR Sub-division Plan.
9. Bruce Miller of Worthy Coin- signage.
10. Dr. Thomas Acquista - signage.
11. Home By Longmeadow Flowers - signage.
12. Charter One-signage.
13. Hampden Bank - signage.
14. Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio - signage.
15. Willie Ross School for the Deaf-signage.
16. Town of Longmeadow - Amendment of previous Planning Board Waiver in order to allow relocation of one (1) storage trailer on Wolf Swamp fields.
17. French Style Nails - signage.
18. Willie Ross School for the Deaf-construction of shed.
19. Field Club of Longmeadow - new addition to Manager's office.
20. Home By Longmeadow Flowers - Awning.
21. Town of Longmeadow - signage at old Town Hall.
22. Rugged Bear and Blockbuster Video - entrance change.
In the year 2001 the Planning Board voted to appeal the issuance by the Zoning Board of Appeals of an Amendment to a 1966 Special Permit granted to the Jewish Geriatric Services in order to allow for the operation of doctors' offices in the Jewish Nursing Home. As a majority of the patients visiting the doctors' offices are not residents of the nursing home the Planning Board felt the issuance of the permit violated the Town's Zoning By-Laws as the Jewish Nursing Home is located in a residential district. The Court ruled against the Planning Board on the basis that the expansion of services to include doctors' office for both on- campus and off-campus residents falls within the definition of "rest home" or "convalescent home" as authorized by the original special permit granted to Jewish Geriatric Services.
47 In the course of the year various Board Members met with the Town's long range planning committee. The Planning Board has also met with the Zoning Board of Appeals on several occasions commencing in November of 2002 to discuss various revisions to the Town's By-Laws for presentation at the annual Town Meeting in May of 2003.
Finally, the Board underwent a personnel change during the year as Betsy Foote submitted her resignation prior to the expiration of her term. Louis Kornet was appointed to fill the unexpired balance of her term by a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board. The Board thanks Betsy Foote for her many years of service to the Town.
Respectfully submitted,
Henry C. Cropsey Chairman
48 POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I take great pride in submitting herewith this 83rd annual report of the Longmeadow Police Department. I thank the Board of Selectmen for their support and forthright manner in which they have dealt with public safety issues.
There were many personnel changes in your Police Department during 2002. Sergeant Andrew L. Morace, Jr. retired in February after serving the Town since 1969 as patrolman, safety officer, shift commander and training officer. Andy embodied the spirit of Community Policing many years before the term was made popular.
In March, Marc Sandler, a twenty-four year veteran, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and has become a valuable part of the management team as supervisor of the midnight to eight shift. Sergeant Robert Siano has assumed the duties of training officer.
Matthew F. Moriarty resigned in March to take an appointment as a police officer in Holyoke. Matthew had been with us since 1994. Dennis J. Keenan resigned in May after 16 months of service for an appointment to U-Mass Boston Police Department and has since detoured through Afghanistan due to a call-up of his reserve unit.
Richard E. Denoncourt retired in September after over 28 years of service. Rick served in the Detective Bureau with distinction for over 13 years. Rick’s investigative success and style will be fondly remembered by all who had the good fortune to have worked with him.
In October the Town Meeting reduced the size of your Department by eliminating funding for one of the afore mentioned vacant positions. David Cayer and Andrew Tudryn were hired to fill two vacancies and began twenty-two weeks of academy training in November.
Sergeant Douglas W. Mellis resigned after 28 years of service to accept the position of Chief of the Hampden, Massachusetts Police Department. Doug had served as patrolman and detective, was promoted to Sergeant in 1988 and served as administrative Sergeant since 2000. Hampden will be well served and we all will miss the dedication to duty, talents, and levity Doug brought to work every single day.
We all wish Horst Fei, Badge #1 and Bicycle Officer well in his recovery from a knee injury and resulting surgery. We close the year in the midst of the selection process aimed at filling the remaining vacancy.
DARE was presented this year by Safety Officer Michael Kirby, and Officers Nathan Swistak and Pamela Chaplin. RAD training was presented by Officers Swistak and Chaplin to youth groups with the help of the Park and Recreation Department and seniors with the help of the Council on Aging.
The adult school crossing guards under the direction of Safety Officer Michael Kirby, continued to provide the best possible assurance that our children make it to and from school safely. I am reminded of their dedication every time I see a winter weather forecast.
We are constantly adjusting our mission in order to provide the best possible protection and law enforcement services to our public in light of local, national, and worldwide developments. We will be adding new protective equipment and weapons to our “tool kit” and up to date training for all the officers that serve as your first line of defense. Please be alert for any suspicious activity and report it to us immediately. Many residents are hesitant to call when they are not sure if something is amiss. Please make the call, it might help us solve a crime or save a life.
2003 will provide major challenges to this Department as demands for our services grow into different areas while funding sources are becoming inadequate to provide even the status quo. Budget cuts will be unavoidable and services will have to be reduced as 90% of the budget is spent on personnel. We are planning a re-organization aimed at the best possible utilization of resources in light of the anticipated budget reductions. Longmeadow has less than one-half the officers per thousand of population than the city we border, and we respond to more calls for service per officer than the city.
49 The residents of Longmeadow benefit daily from the spirit of cooperation that exists between town Departments. I am pleased to have this opportunity to thank the other Town Departments and Department Heads for their help over the past year. Special thanks to Susan Wright, Town Administrator, Fire Chief Eric Madison and Park and Recreation Superintendent Dr. Harry Reynolds for cooperation well above the norm.
The safety of the residents is our number one concern. The men and women of your Police Department are a very dedicated and professional group, which I am pleased and proud to be associated with. They perform as a team, under adverse and sometimes very dangerous conditions. Whether running radar speed enforcement while on traffic duty, or solving a home invasion through effective investigative work, the goal is the same: Keep Longmeadow residents as safe as possible.
Respectfully submitted
Richard A. Marchese Chief of Police POLICE DEPARTMENT ROSTER
Chief
Richard A. Marchese
Sergeants
Robert R. Danio Douglas W. Mellis -Resigned Peter R. MacElhiney Andrew L. Morace -Retired Stephen R. Conboy Robert F. Siano John D. Stankiewicz Marc E. Sandler
Patrol Officers
Horst Fei Richard E. Denoncourt-Retired Paul F. Calarese Robert S. Parsons Michael P. Kirby Stephen R. Chambers Nathan A. Swistak Donald E. Jacek Andrew M. Fullerton Eric G. O’Brien Donald E. Jacek Andrew M. Fullerton Gary R. Fontaine Scot W. Meara Bernhard Porada Matthew F. Moriarty-Resigned Eric J. Wisnouskas Mark T. Mendrala Pamela J. Chaplin Robert A. Stocks Brian M. Donaldson Donald J. Cavanaugh III Dennis J. Keenan - Resigned Michael T. Perry, Jr.
Secretary
Janice C. Selden
Reserve Officers
Paul H. Foerster Matthew D. Knapp Michael J. McDonald David Pelletier David S. Cayer Andrew Makara
Dispatchers
Carrie J. Wescott David S. Cayer-Resigned Andrew Makara Nancy Bennett Julie Zimmerman
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School Traffic Officers
Jacque Akley Rose Becker Louise Busa Robert Clifford Donna Dziekan Earl Erickson Elizabeth Erickson Majory Fisher Georgene Gelinas Marie Godbout Edith Holbrook Isabelle Johnson Lorraine Koetsch Barbara Krahala Dominic Laino Debra LeBlanc Anthony Mazzarino Carole Mazzarino William McGurk Debra Michalek Linda Mooney Ann Moriarty Donald O’Connor Lucille O’Connor George Penna Mary Radzihovsky Robert Radzihovsky Judy Ransom Christine Robert Judy Sheehan Sandra Talbot Vicky Tobias Marian Varteresian Dorothy Wason Deborah Williams Chester Zenone
General Reports 2002 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Alarm Call - All 139 128 118 139 135 141 194 180 138 128 121 135 1696 Owner Error 12 13 16 16 19 30 24 27 14 22 17 7 217 Worker's Error 19 16 14 13 14 24 19 17 16 7 17 22 198 Secure Alarms 78 64 65 72 69 62 106 90 75 74 77 73 905 Buildings Found Open 5 10 6 7 10 6 10 9 10 3 5 10 91 Automobile Accidents 48 25 33 41 37 52 47 51 32 44 48 48 506 Incidents Investigated 714 553 645 667 764 812 795 837 738 719 689 733 8666 House Vacant/Cared For 28 34 33 60 36 46 89 67 47 52 28 33 553 Summons & Subpoenas 6 0 5 4 14 4 1 0 1 0 3 1 39 Citations: 258 190 193 206 182 162 127 170 121 116 157 151 2033 Warning: 192 137 135 146 129 119 89 106 89 83 120 113 1458 Civil Infractions: 51 43 49 44 29 27 31 49 24 26 27 29 429 Arrest - Traffic 8 6 5 4 16 4 2 8 6 3 5 4 71 Criminal Complaint 7 4 4 12 8 12 31 6 2 4 4 5 99 Parking 188 14 19 10 27 18 4 0 15 19 28 25 367 Persons In Custody: 12 14 10 18 21 7 8 11 10 6 8 6 131 Arrests: 12 12 10 17 21 7 7 11 9 5 8 5 124 Protective Custody 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 8
Persons Taken into Custody Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Male 9 13 7 15 20 6 5 11 8 4 6 5 109 Female 3 1 3 3 2 1 2 0 2 2 2 1 22
Resident 4 6 4 7 7 3 3 3 4 4 0 1 46 Non-Resident 8 8 6 11 15 4 4 8 6 2 8 5 85
Adult 11 13 8 17 21 5 7 10 8 6 8 6 120 Juvenile 1 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 11
51 Incidents 2002 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Abuse 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 Accident State 20 11 12 12 18 16 20 12 9 16 24 17 187 Accident Town 28 14 21 29 19 36 27 39 23 28 24 31 319 Alarm 139 128 118 139 135 141 194 180 138 128 121 135 1696 Animal 7 9 9 13 5 13 12 19 10 14 8 6 125 Annoying & Accosting 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Arson 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Articles Recovered 6 6 11 8 10 10 11 14 7 6 8 13 110 Articles Stolen 2 3 7 1 5 3 3 3 1 2 2 8 40 Assault 2 0 2 3 3 1 4 3 1 3 1 1 24 Assist 61 43 57 31 46 44 47 23 34 48 29 34 497 Att. Burglary 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 4 Burglary 3 0 2 0 4 7 3 3 3 5 2 1 33 B&E Auto 0 0 6 13 15 2 2 11 11 13 1 1 75 Bicycles Recovered 0 0 3 2 3 3 4 3 1 4 0 0 23 Bicycles Stolen 0 1 0 2 1 4 1 8 3 2 1 0 23 Bomb Threat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 By Law Violation 23 6 9 9 21 19 11 12 22 20 23 12 187 Check Security 43 48 53 44 61 68 54 82 72 67 60 67 719 Death 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 Disturbance 18 10 17 16 20 48 29 30 27 13 12 6 246 Disable MV 10 8 16 14 14 15 17 14 13 8 13 13 155 Dog Complaint 18 14 25 19 27 34 30 24 25 22 22 12 272 Domestic 13 7 8 6 14 9 7 15 12 10 10 9 120 Drunk 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 EMS Calls 79 74 82 80 96 61 73 86 75 89 103 78 976 Fire 7 7 7 8 12 6 9 9 7 10 17 12 111 Fraud 3 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 6 3 19 Gas and Go 3 6 4 4 9 3 5 7 4 5 4 5 59 Harassment 10 10 7 13 10 11 10 11 13 15 5 12 127 Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 House Lock Out 5 1 0 6 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 23 Information 1 8 7 6 22 Kidnapping 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Larceny 14 9 4 27 12 18 15 21 10 10 14 17 171 Lic Plate L/S 2 0 2 1 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 13 Miscellaneous 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Missing Person 3 3 2 4 7 4 3 4 6 5 3 2 46 M/V Operation 31 28 34 34 40 33 29 30 40 31 29 49 408 M/V Recovered 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 2 1 1 2 2 14 M/V Stolen 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 10 M/V Lock Out 16 15 14 22 9 11 13 14 16 14 12 21 177 Narcotics 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 Prank 5 3 1 3 2 5 0 6 0 5 2 8 40 Protective Custody 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rape 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Safety Hazard 59 34 38 40 51 81 56 53 71 34 55 83 655 Suicide 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Susp. Person 21 15 21 12 29 33 31 38 27 24 19 12 282 Susp. Vehicle 19 18 20 14 16 24 32 21 20 16 13 17 230 Summons 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Threat 2 1 3 2 4 5 1 3 2 2 2 5 32 Transport 6 1 1 1 6 2 6 4 2 2 1 2 34 Trespass 3 0 1 2 1 5 3 2 5 1 0 2 25 Vandalism 18 7 9 19 16 15 19 22 7 21 16 12 181 Warrant Arrest 0 4 4 1 4 3 1 0 1 2 0 4 24 Warrant Issued 11 6 9 8 7 5 6 4 9 10 8 8 91 209A Service 1 0 1 3 3 2 0 3 4 1 2 0 20 Totals 2002 714 553 645 667 764 812 795 837 738 719 689 733 8666 Totals 2001 639 782 682 765 834 845 815 834 739 791 683 670 9079 Totals 2000 750 584 655 696 874 897 875 870 785 791 759 795 9331 Totals 1999 714 570 670 726 808 857 864 829 821 861 710 757 8474 Totals 1998 678 638 739 676 869 820 958 907 807 841 733 666 9333 Totals 1997 660 582 615 676 716 796 801 742 709 732 658 658 8345
52 Traffic Citations 2002 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Total Warnings 192 137 135 146 129 119 89 106 89 83 120 113 1458 Civil Infractions 51 43 49 44 29 27 31 49 24 26 27 29 429 Complaint App. 7 4 4 12 8 12 5 6 2 4 4 5 73 Arrest 8 6 5 4 16 4 2 8 6 3 5 4 71 Void 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I am pleased to submit the following report for the year 2002:
Dogs licensed in 2002 1700 Late fees collected 575 Dogs picked up by ACO 38 Dogs claimed by owners 35 Dogs transferred to SPCA/Adopted 2 Dogs put down 1 Dog Bites 3 Dog Complaints Investigated 274
I would like to remind all residents that I can be reached through the Police Department at 567-3311.
Respectfully submitted,
Warner Cross Animal Control Officer
53 RECYCLING COMMISSION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Recycling Commission is pleased to offer this report summarizing an active and successful year. Longmeadow residents recycled about 2595 tons of material that would otherwise have been burned in the regional incinerator. As a consequence, we have also reduced the amount of trash which we dispose of by over 200 tons from last year. By not having to pay the $60/ton incinerator disposal fee, this recycling effort saved the Town $155,700. Moreover, we have continued our annual increases in recycling tonnage to the extent that our total recycling tonnage is almost fifty percent higher than five years ago.
As reported last year, the Recycling and Yard Waste Center (the “Center”) continues to be heavily used by Longmeadow residents. An average of 600 to 700 cars enter the Center on a typical Saturday. In addition to the Town’s yard waste composting operation, the Center is available for residents to dispose of bulk trash items. This too is an activity that has seen a significant five-year increase in tonnage of almost six times since 1977 to 487 tons last year. With its popular “Swap Shop” and a place to recycle computers, televisions, appliances and fluorescent bulbs, the Center has grown in importance to the community. To cope with this growth, we have increased the hours of operation and volunteer coverage, installed new directional signs, a new fluorescent bulb shed and a new bulletin board. As a result of a management plan developed by the Recycling Commission, the Board of Selectmen have agreed to the hiring of a Recycling Center Coordinator in 2003 to supervise the day-to-day operation of this well-used facility. In addition to supervising volunteers and attendants, the Coordinator will be able to seek and implement cost-saving measures in the Center’s operation.
The Recycling Commission recommended an increase in the annual sticker cost from $20 to $30/year, and an additional $10/per item fee for disposal of several large items (such as a sofa, large chair, rug, mattress or box spring). A $10/per item charge for disposal of a refrigerator or air conditioner was also recommended because we now are required to pay for removal of freon gas.
During the year the Recycling Commission also addressed several issues involving hazardous waste. We worked with four neighboring communities to co-sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Wilbraham during which 85 cars from Longmeadow brought 50 gallons of hazardous waste. Three hundred propane tanks and 116 mercury thermometers were safely disposed of. Sixteen area communities have agreed to open their own hazardous waste collections to other towns on a “special permission” basis.
Disposal of televisions and computers at the Recycling Center increased to 21 tons last year, thereby keeping hazardous metals out of the waste stream. As a result of all these efforts, including our fluorescent bulb collection at the Center and at Brightwood Hardware, the state has reported that mercury emissions have been reduced by 90 percent.
As we approach the new year, the Recycling Commission applied for and received a grant to develop a comprehensive trash and recycling brochure that will provide detailed instructions, advice and tips for reducing waste and improving our recycling habits. Look for Longmeadow’s “Recyclopedia” in the Summer of 2003. We are also working with Town officials and the state to learn about alternative ways of paying for trash collection and disposal. The thrust of this effort is to design a proportional way of paying for this service, so that those who use it more would pay more.
We would like to extend our particular thanks to the Board of Selectmen, the Department of Public Works and the many Town administrative departments who have aided our recycling efforts. Of course none of this success would be possible without the dedication of our volunteers and the enthusiasm for recycling that is shown by our residents.
Respectfully submitted,
Irwin Pers, Chairman Dick Kmetz Dee Kuerzel Ed Dzielenski Dawn Barkman Bob Spaulding Ron Canova Arlene Miller, Associate Member Dawna Jenne, Associate Member
54 SCHOOL COMMITTEE
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
Carol Daigle, Chair 2005 Mary Ryan-Kusiak, Vice Chair 2004 John Papale, Clerk 2003 Craig Barry 2003 Bill Hoff 2005 Michael McCabe 2005 Jennifer Shapiro 2004 Thomas P. McGarry, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow:
2002 was a year of continuous improvement in the face of growing challenge. As the fiscal situation of the state of Massachusetts deteriorated, along with that of most other states in the union, the School Department found a way to continue its commitment to continuous improvement even as it was retrenching.
The core mission of the schools is to educate our students to high levels of achievement. That is what our motto: “Eyes on the Child – Learning” means. The principal measures of success in achieving that mission are the Massachusetts accountability system, our college matriculation, the satisfaction of our parents and students, and our measures of cost-effectiveness.
In 2002 Massachusetts adapted its school accountability system to meet the requirements of the new federal legislation known as “No Child Left Behind.” In so doing, the state targeted English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics and developed (1) measures of achievement, which are based on a newly-defined “Proficiency Index,” and (2) measures of annual progress, based on improvement made in the Proficiency Index. Additional information on the accountability system can be accessed on the Department of Education’s web site at http://www.doe.mass.edu/ata/.
In its first annual report, the state Department of Education rated the achievement of the Longmeadow Public Schools as “Very High” in ELA and “High” in mathematics. It also rated the school system as having exceeded its targets for improvement in both subjects. That was a very satisfying first report card for the School Department. Task forces have already begun to meet to develop action plans on how to improve on this excellent beginning, with a particular emphasis on mathematics. Although our scores place Longmeadow with the highest achieving districts in the state, the staff knows that there is progress to be made. They are applying the tools of the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence as the district’s approach to improvement.
As a corollary to the emphasis on improving academic achievement, the School Department has also established a team to develop reports and action plans aligned with the No Child Left Behind legislation. Massachusetts was among the first five states in the union to have its accountability system approved by the federal government, and Longmeadow is among the first districts in the state to align with the state system. Our knowledge of the Baldrige Criteria has been of great help to us in this effort.
The second measure of success – and one of great importance to the community – is our college matriculation rate. 92.4% of the graduating class of 2002 went on to further education at two or four-year institutions. That percentage is consistent with our trend of the 1990’s, when the matriculation rate fell below 90% only once.
For the past two years, the school system has assessed parent satisfaction with the schools through an end of the year “Report Card” on the schools. Parents are invited to assess their school on ten items ranging from how welcoming the school is to how they rate the overall quality of the school. With 1200 families responding, 84% agreed or strongly agreed that their school was a good one. On the topics of feeling welcome, being clear on school mission, and communication with parents – areas we had targeted for improvement – satisfaction rose over the prior year, with at least 70% satisfied in each area. The area of lowest satisfaction was with the condition of the schools, largely because of the high school. This response
55 was not a surprise, given the documented needs of the high school for major improvements. The survey results for 2001 and 2002 can be viewed at www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us.
The known physical needs of Longmeadow High School received regrettable emphasis when the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) – the regional accrediting organization – reaccredited our high school with a warning. The warning requires that the physical plant be modernized and improved, class sizes be reduced, and student outcomes be better aligned with the school mission. The last item is being recommended to all schools undergoing review, and it is already being addressed here through the application of the Baldrige Criteria. The renovation of the physical plant and the reduction of class size are more problematic during these troubled financial times. A report must be filed with NEASC in February 2003 on a plan for remediation. At this time, funds to address the problems are still lacking, and the outcome is, therefore, in doubt. It is not impossible that Longmeadow High School could be put on probation because of the town’s inability to remedy these problems.
Cost effectiveness is always a measure of achievement, and Department of Education data continue to demonstrate that our scores, dropout-rate, college matriculation rate, and attendance rate are very high, while our spending remains below the state average. Using the latest statewide data available, Longmeadow’s overall per pupil spending runs as much as 10% below the state average. The districts with which we compete academically typically spend $500 to $1000 more per pupil than Longmeadow.
The above achievements occurred in the midst of a burgeoning fiscal crisis for the town. When the first attempt at an override vote failed, cuts were made to full time positions and support accounts to reduce the budget by $425,000. The overwhelming success of the second override vote was testimony to the voters’ support of town services, but the tightened budget limited improvements within the school system throughout the year.
In part because of the need for the second override, the school system lost the services of a score of teachers who chose to take more secure jobs elsewhere. Because of the lack of funds, negotiations with employee unions stalled, resulting in teacher salary scales that suffered in comparison to neighboring districts. Principals could not always hire their first choice in candidates because of the salary differential. We also had to hire teachers with less experience than usual, to stay within budget caps. The growing non- competitiveness of salaries with area school systems presents a major problem for the immediate future.
At the administrative level, two principal searches were conducted to replace principals planning to retire at the end of the school year – Joanne Moore at Blueberry Hill Elementary School and James Lutat at Glenbrook Middle School. We started the search early in the year because of the shortage of qualified administrators and our prior difficulties in attracting candidates. Both searches were successful, with the hiring of Ms. Marie Pratt, current fourth grade teacher at Blueberry Hill to succeed Ms. Moore and Mr. Andrew Paciulli, current principal of Brattleboro, VT Area Middle School to succeed Mr. Lutat. Longmeadow was fortunate to obtain the services of these two talented educators as leaders during these challenging times.
The renovations and expansions of Blueberry Hill and Wolf Swamp Road Elementary Schools accelerated during 2002. On September 3, students at Blueberry Hill moved into the completed addition and vacated the old section of the building so that renovations could begin there. The progress on construction at Wolf Swamp because of good weather was even more impressive. The new building there was completed and turned over to the school at the winter recess, four months ahead of schedule. Portions of the old building at Wolf Swamp were immediately vacated so that renovation there could begin. Both buildings are promised to be completely ready for the opening of school in September 2003.
Because of the accelerated completion of both elementary construction projects, the School Committee instituted a task force to study the elementary school boundaries and develop a recommendation for redistricting for the 2003-2004 school year. Overcrowding at Center School and both middle schools will be relieved by making the Center School boundary smaller and by moving the fifth grades back to the elementary schools from the middle schools. The task force adopted a plan that included public forums in which to gain guidance and reaction as possible plans are developed. The recommendation of the task force is to be presented to the School Committee for vote by March 2003.
With each challenge the school district faced, the adoption of the Baldrige Education Criteria as a guide to continuous improvement proved more wise. The prudent use of data to guide decisions, the regular focus on the needs of students, parents, and employees, and the ongoing attention to results have kept the system 56 on course despite the turbulence. To spread and advance our knowledge of the criteria, orientations for all staff have been conducted throughout the year, with the final group to be completed in March 2003. Over 180 teachers and all administrators have taken advanced training on how to implement continuous improvement in the classroom, and our students have taken to the approach with enthusiasm. Six teachers and one administrator have been trained as trainers, so that we will be less dependent on outside resources for future training. Our trainers have moved outside Longmeadow to provide orientations to other interested school districts, through the Regional Education and Business Alliance.
The common-sense, practical approach to improvement which is at the heart of the Baldrige Criteria has proven its merit and has begun to spread in the region. Even while dealing with our own challenges, Longmeadow has been a leader and guide to others in implementation. Such leadership is what the community of Longmeadow expects of its school system. 2002 has been a year in which leadership has been tested, but also one in which results have been consistent with our continuing tradition of excellence.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Daigle, School Committee Chair Thomas P. McGarry, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
GENERAL POLICY
It will be the policy of the School Department to close school in the case of extreme weather conditions; otherwise, to hold regular session. When in the judgement of the School Department, the weather is too bad for children to attend school, the announcement will be made over local radio stations.
ENTRANCE AGE
KINDERGARTEN
Any qualified child is eligible for entrance to kindergarten in September of the calendar year in which he/she attains the age of five. A child once admitted is subject to all of the regulations and directions of the school system. Having once entered, a child is subject to reclassification on agreement of teacher, principal, and superintendent.
FIRST GRADE
Any qualified child is eligible for entrance first grade in September of the calendar year in which he/she attains the age of six. Having once entered, a child is subject to reclassification on agreement of the teacher, principal, and superintendent.
OTHER GRADES
Admission of children to other grades shall involve a consideration of both chronological age and the readiness of the children to do the work of those grades.
Children transferring to the schools from other towns as their parents or guardians become legal residents of the Town of Longmeadow will be referred for grade placement to the principal of the building in the attendance area where the child resides. If classification of the child is doubtful, the principal shall confer with the superintendent before making permanent assignment. Except in extraordinary circumstances, pupils in grade 2 and above shall not be assigned to a higher grade until they have spent a full year in their present grade in this or other school systems.
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LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS Longmeadow, Massachusetts OFFICIAL OCTOBER 1, 2002 ENROLLMENT REPORT K 1 2 3 4 Change From 01 SCHOOL 01 02 01 02 01 02 01 02 01 02 01 02 01 02
BLUEBERRY HILL 19 20 18 21 19 24 19 18 20 19 18 21 19 22 20 22 19 22 20 20 18 19 18 21 19 23 20 22 20 20 305 314 +9 19
CENTER 19 20 19 25 24 24 23 25 22 19 18 20 18 25 24 23 23 26 24 24 19 19 18 25 24 23 24 25 24 23 20 16 20 24 24 23 23 24 24 25 579 593 +14 19 20 17 25 24 23 24 25 23 24 20 18 18
WOLF SWAMP 20 20 24 18 22 23 21 23 22 22 21 24 24 18 22 21 21 23 22 22 21 24 23 18 20 23 21 23 21 21 325 323 -2
______232 241 255 242 242 252 238 256 242 239 1209 1230 +21
PRE-SCHOOL 43 49 43 49 5 6 7 8
GLENBROOK MIDDLE 22 21 23 23 122 146 151 118 22 22 23 24 22 22 24 24 22 22 24 24 22 22 24 24 547 538 -9 22 22 24 24
WILLIAMS MIDDLE 23 22 24 23 109 125 100 109 23 23 24 23 24 23 24 24 24 23 24 24 24 23 24 24 447 466 +19
250 245 262 261 231 271 251 227 994 1004 +10
9 10 11 12 HIGH SCHOOL 260 274 271 256 263 264 275 252 1069 1046 -23 3272 3280 +8 3329
LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS SALARY SCHEDULE 2002-2003 TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 185 DAYS
Bachelor's B + 15 Master's M + 15 M + 30 M + 45 M + 60 Doctorate ______SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE STEP II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
1 $32,866 $33,731 $34,597 $35,460 $36,326 $37,190 $38,056 $38,920 2 $33,845 $34,715 $35,605 $36,470 $37,355 $38,235 $39,132 $40,037 3 $34,856 $35,728 $36,645 $37,506 $38,408 $39,312 $40,238 $41,181 4 $35,898 $36,771 $37,718 $38,574 $39,495 $40,415 $41,373 $42,361 5 $36,966 $37,844 $38,820 $39,673 $40,614 $41,552 $42,550 $43,578 6 $38,071 $38,947 $39,955 $40,801 $41,760 $42,721 $43,752 $44,825 7 $39,206 $40,084 $41,122 $41,964 $42,947 $43,917 $44,990 $46,109 8 $40,567 $41,254 $42,324 $43,157 $44,159 $45,155 $46,263 $47,429 9 $41,581 $42,456 $43,559 $44,386 $45,408 $46,421 $47,571 $48,787 10 $42,818 $43,904 $44,833 $45,646 $46,693 $47,729 $48,918 $50,187 11 $44,099 $44,972 $46,144 $46,945 $48,010 $49,066 $50,303 $51,624 12 $46,837 $47,704 $48,098 $48,281 $49,366 $50,447 $51,725 $53,103 13 $48,880 $49,655 $50,762 $51,865 $53,190 $54,624 14 $50,309 $51,068 $52,200 $53,325 $54,694 $56,189 15 $55,699 $56,394 $57,611 $58,829 $60,391 $62,128
PROFESSIONAL STAFF School Year 2002-2003
ADMINISTRATION
DATE OF NAME POSITION START EDUCATION
Thomas P. McGarry, Ph.D. Superintendent of 1987 Catholic University Schools University of Maryland Fairfield University E. Jahn Hart Ass't. Superintendent 1998 Valparaiso University For Instructional Services Westfield State College Stephen N. Nembirkow Director of Business Services 2002 University of Tennessee Cynthia Greene Computer Network 1999 Franklin & Marshall College Specialist Sharon A. Cullinan Administrative Assistant 1982 Bay Path College
BLUEBERRY HILL SCHOOL
Joanne Moore Principal 1993 Framingham State College Westfield State College Nancy Amatruda Kindergarten 1992 Southern Connecticut State University American International College Kathleen Chapman Grade 3 1986 S.U.N.Y. at Oswego Linda Colton Kindergarten 1978 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Patricia Doyle Grade 2 1999 Mount Saint Mary’s College Joy Harrigan Grade 1 1981 North Adams State College American International College Suzanne Higgins Grade 3 2001 Smith College Boston University Maria Katoski Resource Room 2000 Iowa State University Linda Kay Grade 2 1969 Boston University Westfield State College Elizabeth Kosior Grade 3 1998 Holy Cross College University of Massachusetts-Boston Diana Landry Grade 2 1996 Westfield State College Irene Madden Library 1997 University of Massachusetts Simmons College Kathleen Martin Physical Education 1967 Bridgewater State College Pamela McCabe Grade 1 1996 Springfield College Diane Moran Grade 1 1970 Our Lady of the Elms College American International College Lesli Pechulis Art 1997 University of Massachusetts Patrick Penti Grade 4 2002 University of Massachusetts Marie Pratt Grade 4 1991 Our Lady of the Elms College Springfield College American International College Jennifer Quynn-Dale Music 1992 University of North Carolina Boston University Judith Tarbell Reading 1964 American International College Beth Taylor Grade 4 1996 University of Massachusetts Lesley College
60 CENTER SCHOOL
Paul O. Mengel, Ed.D. Principal 1992 Westfield State College University of Massachusetts Margaret Auth Grade 2 1988 Marymount College American International College Peter Bradshaw Physical Education 1996 Ithaca College Springfield College Susan Casper Grade 4 1993 Boston College Lesley College Jean Fontaine Resource Room 2000 University of Massachusetts Jean Gagne Grade 2 1986 Westfield State College Westfield State College Deborah George Grade 2 1997 S.U.N.Y. at Oneonta Mary Ginley Grade 2 1992 Our Lady of the Elms College Westfield State College Mary Hanson Grade 3 1989 Westfield State College Lesley College Our Lady of the Elms College Karen Kadis Kindergarten 1989 Tufts University Julie Laptas Grade 4 1999 Framingham State College Antrese McColgan Grade 4 2002 University of Massachusetts Linda McCormick Grade 4 1975 University of Massachusetts Jeanne Menard Art 1998 University of Massachusetts Nancy Melbourne Grade 3 1992 St. Francis College Mount Holyoke College Nina Metz Grade 1 1986 S.U.N.Y. Wheelock College Katherine Morneau Grade 1 2001 Providence College Myra Morneau Grade 4 1992 University of Massachusetts Springfield College Joanne Paar Grade 3 1988 Eastern Connecticut State University of Connecticut Karen Palazzi Kindergarten 1977 Springfield College Westfield State College Sandra Passmore Kindergarten 1996 Northeastern University Barbara Passo Grade 3 1988 National College of Education Lesley College Paula Perfito Physical Education 1996 Springfield College Karen Rafferty Grade 1 1992 S.U.N.Y. Lori Robbins Librarian 1996 Westfield State College Lesley College Rosanna Rushbrook Grade 3 1988 Westfield State College Westfield State College Nancy Russell Kindergarten 1994 Our Lady of the Elms College Maureen St. Amand Grade 2 1971 Regina Coeli College Westfield State College Michele Stevens Resource Room 2001 University of Maryland Boston University Catherine Waldron Music 2000 University of Nebraska Elaine Weiner Grade 1 1989 University of Massachusetts Karen Williams Grade 1 1999 Smith College Westfield State College Maureen Wilson General Education Resource 1995 Notre Dame University Our Lady of the Elms College Beth Young, Ed.D. Reading 1974 University of Illinois University of Massachusetts
61 WOLF SWAMP ROAD SCHOOL
John Ciesluk, Ed.D. Principal 1987 Colgate University University of Massachusetts Teresa Anderson Grade 1 1986 Westfield State College Linda Berg Kindergarten 1986 Springfield College Amy Brydges Kindergarten 2002 Colby College Lesley University Erin Caprar Health/P.E. 2002 Springfield College Mary Jane Centeno Resource 1995 University of Massachusetts American International College Eleanor Connelly Grade 2 1999 Villanova University Suzanne DiSessa Grade 3 1996 Bridgewater State College University of Massachusetts Kristina Gagne Reading 1992 University of New Hampshire Susan Hall Grade 3 2001 University of Connecticut University of Tennessee Karen Ingold Reading 1999 Westfield State College University of Massachusetts Theresa Johnson Physical Education 2000 Syracuse University Maureen Kellman Grade 4 1994 Georgian Court College Our Lady of the Elms College Katherine Koldys Grade 2 1970 Our Lady of the Elms College Penelope Mahoney Music 1993 DelMar College Corpus Christi State University Alice Macdonald Grade 1 1970 American International College Springfield College Catherine McKenna Grade 1 1995 Our Lady of the Elms College Eileen Morgan Grade 2 1984 Central Connecticut State College Heidi Salz Art 1997 University of Massachusetts Dale Skowera Title I 1999 University of Massachusetts Gail Thatcher Grade 4 1970 Boston University University of Connecticut Springfield College Daryl Veysey Kindergarten 1998 Skidmore College Sherry Walker Grade 4 1992 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College
GLENBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
James Lutat, Sr. Principal 1991 Westfield State College Traci Bongo Mathematics 1996 Westfield State College Lesley College Ann Boyajian P. E./Health 1986 Springfield College Diana Brassard Computer Resource 1972 University of Massachusetts Lesley College Renee Brown Grade 6 1987 Slippery Rock State University Westfield State College Andrea Campbell French/Teacher Ass’t. 1970 American International College to Principal Lesley College Patricia Crist English/Science 1992 Hope College S.U.N.Y. Aline Davis Grade 6 2000 Georgetown University Smith College Vickie Deal Art Middle Tenn. State University William M. Dyson Social Studies 1977 Hartwick College S.U.N.Y. at Oneonta Linda Elman Life Skills 1988 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Joanne Gendron Guidance 1984 Central Connecticut State College Springfield College Dennis Guerri Grade 5 1970 Westfield State College Springfield College Cheryl Haller Resource 1995 Russell Sage College Elizabeth Homan Spanish 2001 St. Anselm College Donna Hutton Grade 5 1994 University of Massachusetts AnnaMarie Johansen Music 2001 Heidelberg College Dorien Jones Mathematics 1999 Lesley College California State College Linda Kenyon Physical Education 1968 Springfield College Annette King English 1971 Keene State College Peg Landon Social Studies 2001 American International College Cambridge College Carolyn Lapriore Science 2002 University of Massachusetts-Boston Bridgewater College
62 Ann Leichthammer Grade 6 1984 Waynesburg College American International College Patricia Mack Resource 1989 North Adams State College American International College Gail Meehan French 1995 University of Massachusetts Thoma Miller Mathematics 1970 Merrimack College Lesley College Roger Morin Spanish 1972 Westfield State College Assumption College Susan Newton Grade 5 1995 Westfield State College Pamela Novak Science 1996 Mount Holyoke College David Olszewski Industrial Arts 1985 Fitchburg State College Lucie Olszewski French/Spanish 1996 American International College Westfield State College Melissa Parks Grade 5 2002 Westfield State College Susan Patten Social Studies 2001 Lesley University Holly Pearson Music 1989 University of Massachusetts Kimberley Pitoniak Resource 1996 Fitchburg State College Westfield State College Judith Ranahan Grade 6 1993 Bentley College Westfield State College John Rauseau Physical Education 2002 Springfield College Leonard Robbins Grade 6 1967 Westfield State College Jamie Rowe Grade 5 1989 Syracuse University American International College Cynthia Schultz Resource 2002 Our Lady of the Elms College University of Massachusetts Krista Scott General Education 2001 Boston College University of Massachusetts Timothy Symington Social Studies 2000 St. Anselms College Patricia Tarnauskas Science 1976 Westfield State College Cambridge College Christopher Unczur Music 1995 Westfield State College Marilyn Washington Grade 5 1989 University of Connecticut Southern Connecticut State Suzanne White Grade 6 1989 Newton College of the Sacred Heart Westfield State College Sheron Williams English 1972 Harpur College Smith College Gail Zguro Grade 5 1998 Westfield State College
63 WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mary Ann Sedran, Ed.D. Principal 1979 Westfield State College Central Connecticut State College Cynthia Affron English 1986 Russell Sage College Westfield State College Daniel Albert Music 2001 University of Massachusetts Heather Aveyard English 1998 University of Edinburgh Westfield State College Jan Bellows Spanish 2002 Bay Path College Our Lady of the Elms Gary Blanchette Industrial Arts/Tech 1996 Fitchburg State College Elizabeth Boffoli Grade 5 1992 Our Lady Of The Elms College Westfield State College Sandra Hill-Budreau Computer Resource 1969 Westfield State College Lesley College Karen Dufresne Grade 6 2000 Western New England College Elizabeth Dulude Grade 6 2002 Westfield State College Anna-Maria Gelinas, Ph.D. Spanish/Gen. Ed. 1997 Connecticut College New York University William Golen Social Studies 1996 Stonehill College Scott Green Social Studies 2001 University of Vermont University of Massachusetts Donna Grimaldi Grade 6 1974 Our Lady of the Elms College Lesley College Marcia Haar Social Studies 1993 S.U.N.Y. at Albany Boston University Eleanor Hahesy Art 1996 Massachusetts College of Art Aloyious Jangl Guidance 1976 Ithaca College Columbia College Lorraine Kaylor English/Teacher 1986 S.U.N.Y. at Albany Assistant to Principal Adelphi University Christine King Grade 6 1997 Holy Cross College Our Lady Of The Elms College Lois Magovern Grade 5 1981 American International College Cynthia McSheffrey Resource/Gen.Ed. 2000 Westfield State College Mark Michelson Physical Education 1974 North Central College Denise Paradis Science 1994 Westfield State College Michael Paulin Science/Mathematics 1968 Westfield State College Department Chair American International College Marla Renius Grade 6 1992 Adrien College Our Lady Of The Elms
Carolyn Ruszala Grade 5 2002 University of Massachusetts Rodrigue Richard French 1969 MacMurray College Assumption College Carleen Rovelli Mathematics 1976 Westfield State College Margot Rowland Music 1990 University of Michigan Hartt School of Music Kathy Russotto Physical Education 1987 Springfield College University of Massachusetts Colleen Santaniello Science 1994 Central Connecticut State University Michael Smith Music 1999 University of Massachusetts Judith Smolowitz Resource 1992 Daemon College S.U.N.Y. at Albany Deborah Sturgis English 1988 Boston University Northeastern University Ruth Tompkins Resource 1990 Smith College American International College Marilee Trompke Mathematics 1978 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Judith Warshaw Resource 1978 Smith College American International College Lori Zeicher Grade 5 2002 University of Massachusetts Leah Zippin Mathematics 2001 Rutgers University
64 LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL
Lawrence Berte Principal 1986 American International College Springfield College Maurice O'Shea Social Studies 1994 Stonehill College Westfield State College Jacqueline Sutter Dean of Students 1984 Washington University Lisa Alves Spanish 1995 Our Lady of the Elms College Ruthann August Resource Room 1998 Fitchburg State College Westfield State College MaryEllen Barker English 2002 Mount Holyoke College Susan Bayley Resource 1981 Memphis State University American International College Linda Berard Resource-H.S. 1986 University of Massachusetts American International College Wilfred Blanchard Science 1967 American International College Janice Boyer Mathematics 2002 American International College Amy Brazee Social Studies 2002 Our Lady of the Elms College Vesta Browne Business 1973 American International College Department Chair Lesley College Kim Buescher Latin 2001 University of Illinois Deborah Callahan Art 1987 Duke University Department Chair University of Texas Russell Campbell Mathematics 2002 Springfield College Wesleyan University George Carellas For. Lang.\Spanish 1982 American International College Department Chair Cheryl Casanova Resource 1976 Colorado University Molly Colgan English/Latin 1993 Smith College Cambridge College Ann Marie Connor Guidance 2001 University of Massachusetts Springfield College P. Martin Conway Mathematics 1983 Westfield State College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mark Cormier English 2000 St. Anselm’s College St. John’s University Janet Smith-Coyne MCAS 2000 WV Wesleyan Springfield College Peter Crumb Substance Abuse 1987 S.U.N.Y. Prevention Coordinator University of Massachusetts K-12 Karen Cuthbert Science 1999 Our Lady of the Elms College University of Massachusetts Michael Deary Physical Education 1973 Springfield College Department Chair Robert Delano Social Studies 1970 American International College James Dibbern Science 1995 Bridgewater State College Mary Ellen Dillon Social Studies 1993 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Patricia Dussault Resource 1992 Framingham State College American International College Craig Epstein Social Studies 2001 University of Rochester American International College Gideon Fischer Social Studies 1996 Earlham College Simmons College John Fitzgerald Social Studies 1971 University of Massachusetts Robin Games Art 2002 Western Kentucky University Hillary Godin Art 1986 Alma College Southern Connecticut State University Laura Goldstein English 2002 University of Pennsylvania Columbia University Jeffrey Goodwin Science 1973 Westfield State College Virginia Guistina Mathematics 1985 Westfield State College Rita Hawker Physical Education 1989 Springfield College Lorena Healy Latin 1989 Brown University University of Massachusetts Ronald Hirsch Science 1978 S.U.N.Y. University of Massachusetts Eric Howard, Ph.D. Science 2001 New College of University of South Florida University of Rochester Marilyn Howe Business 2001 Western Connecticut State College Western New England College Pauline Jacek Mathematics 1990 Western New England College University of Massachusetts 65 William Kirkpatrick English 1968 Dartmouth College Northwestern University Karla Krahn-Drake English 2001 Bethel College University of Colorado Meredith Laughlin Mathematics 1995 University of Massachusetts Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roger LeBlanc English 1964 Fitchburg State College Lesley College Richard Linden Science 2000 Cornell University University of Chicago Scott Little Mathematics 1998 Westfield State College Karen Locke Resource 1996 University of Connecticut University of South Florida Donna Lyons Guidance 2001 S.U.N.Y. Stonybrook Springfield College Mary Beth Maloney Spanish 1988 Elmira College Linda McPartlan Guidance 1998 University of Massachusetts Linda McShane English 1978 University of Massachusetts Ann Moore Resource 1978 St. Lawrence University Jessica Moore English/Reading 2001 Elms College Vivian Morse Business 1986 American International College Lesley College Michael Mucci Music 1978 S.U.N.Y. University of Massachusetts K. Jane Murphy English 1978 Cardinal Cushing College Westfield State College University of Massachusetts Judy Neilson Art 1996 Humboldt State University San Franscio State University Robert O'Connell Mathematics 2001 Holy Cross College University of Massachusetts Gary O'Sullivan Business 1971 Western New England College Westfield State College John Pantousco Business/Gen. Ed. 1994 University of Tampa Nancy Peck Librarian 1988 University of Maine Rutgers University Susan Peters Mathematics 1993 Westfield State College Lowell Technical Institute Pamela Pion English 1999 Westfield State College Middlebury College Heather Pollard Social Studies 2002 Franklin Pierce College Janice Pontacoloni English 1978 Western Connecticut State College Trinity College Erica Pratt Physical Education 2002 Matthew Ream French 2002 Rhode Island College L. Carol Rhodes Spanish 2000 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Vito Riccio Spanish 1974 Central Connecticut State Michael Rosemond Guidance 1999 Framingham State College Assumption College Alexander Rotsko Physical Education 1993 Springfield College Ithaca College Karen Shea Mathematics 1994 Mount St. Mary College Boston College David Slate Science 1970 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Joanne Sleigh Science 1994 MaCalester College Department Chair University of Massachusetts Lori Snyder Social Studies 1996 Hamilton College Union College Mark Staples English 1996 University of Massachusetts Nicholas St. George Physical Education 1986 Springfield College Raymond Suzor Science 1968 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Joseph Sweeney Social Studies 2000 Westfield State College Peter Thomsen Music 1973 S.U.N.Y. at Potsdam Lorraine Vassilopoulos General Education 1998 Westfield State College Stewart Walker Social Studies 1999 University of Massachusetts Simmons College Weir, Robert Science 2001 Elms College Patricia Hogan-Welch Guidance 1969 American International College Department Chair Springfield College Kathleen Wells Mathematics 1992 University of Massachusetts Kayla Werlin Music 1995 University of Michigan University of Massachusetts Catherine Wiseman Spanish 1990 University of Massachusetts 66 ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS
Victoria Allatt Physical Education 1988 New England College Lisa Basiliere Health 2001 Springfield College Sara Ferris Librarian 1984 University of Hartford State University of New York Kristi Hancock Music 1999 University of Massachusetts
PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Elaine Cuphone, Ed.D. Director of Pupil 2002 Westfield State College Services University of Massachusetts Susan Bertrand-Grant Sp. Ed. Coordinator 2000 American International College Gloria Cangialosi Speech Therapist 2002 Queens College Hunter College Debra Calvanese Speech Therapist 2001 University of Massachusetts Northeastern University Carol Connery School Adjustment 1994 Boston College Counselor Boston University Patricia Noonan-Curran Pre-School 1992 College of St. Joseph The Provider Westfield State College Barbara Degon Sp. Ed. Coordinator 1970 Westfield State College John Devine School Adjustment 1985 Lehigh University Counselor Columbia University Jennifer Hunt Speech Therapist 2001 University of Massachusetts University of Connecticut Lisa Lord Pre-School Coordinator 2001 American International College Anne Meeropol, Ed.D. Sp. Ed. Coordinator 1987 Queens College University of Massachusetts Gail Mengel, Ph.D. School Psychologist 1974 University of Massachusetts Traci O’Gara Speech Therapist 1998 Boston College University of Massachusetts Kelly Pandolfi School Adjustment 2002 Western New England College Counselor Springfield College Harriet Parzivand Speech Therapist 1991 Emerson College William Patterson College Mary Jane Reilly Speech Therapist 1994 Our Lady of the Elms College Smith College Jennifer Ronning School Psychologist 2001 Morehead State University Miami University Brooke Sledzieski Pre-School 1999 Westfield State College James Sullivan Adapted Phys. Ed. 2001 Lehman College University of Connecticut Mary Ann Wesolowski School Adjustment 1995 Our Lady of the Elms College Counselor University of Connecticut Maureen Yelle Speech Therapist 2001 University of Massachusetts
67 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I hereby submit the annual Sealer of Weights & Measures report for the year 2002.
There were 212 devices tested and sealed, four were adjusted, and one was condemned. Eighty-eight gasoline dispensers were approved.
Sealing fees collected in 2002: $1,474.00.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward J. Fallon Sealer
68 SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
A street resurfacing program was completed this year which included all or parts of the following streets at a total cost of $121,280:
Berwick Road, Berwick Terrace, Ely Road, Inverness Lane, Lincoln Road, Massachusetts Avenue, Merriweather Drive, and Wolf Swamp Road.
In addition, sidewalks on the following streets were replaced:
APPROX. S.Y. APPROX. S.Y. LOCATION 4" WALK 6" WALK_ Williams Street 420 65
Total cost for sidewalk replacement was $20,460. This is the part of an on-going program to check and replace damaged sidewalks throughout town. This was in addition to the in-house sidewalk projects constructed by department personnel throughout the summer.
The street department replaced a 1985 dump truck this year at a cost of $58,700. This truck was downsized to a one ton truck as part of a program to reduce costs and maintain departmental efficiency during a time of reduced funding availability.
Although funding was restored for the bulk leaf collection program this past year, a delayed program start combined with early snow conditions resulted in cancellation of the program just before Christmas and prior to final completion of all streets. Collection of remaining uncollected areas of the town is planned for early spring 2003 for all residential areas in town.
This has been a challenging year for the department with budget fiscal constraints requiring a reduction in force within the department. Although this may necessitate some changes in services provided to residents, it has resulted in a cooperative effort between departments to maintain service levels through sharing of personnel for specific day- to-day activities.
An extensive cleanup and renovation of the DPW town yard facility was started this year which included removal of stockpiled materials accumulated over many years. Work areas were upgraded with installation of extensive safety equipment throughout. Asbestos pipe insulation was completely removed from all areas and asbestos containing wall panels were encapsulated to eliminate potential worker safety hazards.
A department safety manual was developed this year to be used by all departmental employees in proper use of equipment and procedures for performing work activities.
The department worked with a consultant in proposing several alternative designs for a pedestrian signal lights at the Birnie Road and Ely Road intersection with Longmeadow Street. Alternatives for improving pedestrian safety in the area were discussed at several public meetings and with the Historic District Commission. A final design has not been approved at this time.
Modifications and repairs on the masonry walls of the salt shed were completed in the spring at a cost of $5,000. Total costs for roof replacement last year and all masonry repairs on the structure was $19,875.
The Massachusetts Highway Department began a project for replacement of the Bark Haul Bridge in 2001 and all work was completed in the Spring of 2002.
Respectfully submitted,
Douglas W. Barron, P.E. Superintendent
69 TOWN TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002
Cash Reconciliation:
Cash Balance 7/1/01 $ 6,428,210.03
Receipts 66,146,073.33
Disbursements 60,377,152.02
Cash Balance 7/1/02 $12,197,131.34
70 TOWN COLLECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002
Classification Committed Collected Abated Tax Title Outstanding (Net) as of 6/30/02
Real Estate
Fiscal Year 1998 22,465,428 22,220,015 163,297 87,000 (4,884)
Fiscal Year 1999 22,958,815 22,692,943 169,471 72,697 23,704
Fiscal Year 2000 23,963,221 23,810,611 90,415 49,222 12,973
Fiscal Year 2001 24,699,650 24,542,411 68,573 66,080 22,586
Fiscal Year 2002 25,558,850 25,244,198 70,653 74,973 169,026
Personal Property
Fiscal Year 1998 425,851 422,687 0 3,164
Fiscal Year 1999 451,823 446,618 775 4,430
Fiscal Year 2000 443,176 432,822 6,403 3,951
Fiscal Year 2001 449,492 444,411 87 4,994
Fiscal Year 2002 462,948 461,907 0 1,041
Motor Vehicle Excise
Fiscal Year 1998 1,781,760 1,723,037 53,269 5,454
Fiscal Year 1999 1,863,372 1,800,638 56,126 6,608
Fiscal Year 2000 1,931,665 1,875,366 49,657 6,642
Fiscal Year 2001 2,011,744 1,941,572 55,554 14,618
Fiscal Year 2002 1,651,668 1,589,024 31,625 31,019
71 REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Registrars conducted voter registration sessions for the Annual Town Election, an override election, state primary, state election and three Town Meetings.
As of December 31, 2002 there were 11,053 registered voters in town, down 4 from 11,057 a year earlier.
3400 were registered in the Democratic Party 3047 in the Republican Party 36 in the Libertarian Party 5 in the Interdependent 3rd Party political designation 1 in the Reform Party political designation 1 in the Green Party USA political designation 17 in the Massachusetts Green Party political designation 1 in the Constitution Party political designation 4545 were registered as Unenrolled (meaning not affiliated with any party or political designation)
Voters often inquire how one becomes an Election Officer. The procedure begins with the Democratic and Republican Town Committees. Each year they should provide a list of interested persons to the Board of Selectmen and Registrars of Voters by June 1. The Registrars certify those persons who are qualified to serve and so inform the Board of Selectmen by June 30. The Board of Selectmen appoints the Election Officers between July 15 and August 15 for one-year terms beginning September 1.
Election Officers perform an important civic function. The Registrars wish to recognize their dedication and to express appreciation for their efforts on behalf of the voters of Longmeadow.
Respectfully submitted,
John J. Fitzgerald, Chairman John C. Conniff Robert F. Wilson Louise W. Lines, Clerk
72 TOWN CLERK’S REPORT OF RECEIPTS For the year ending June 30, 2002
Sporting Licenses 10,583.10 Dog Licenses and Fines 24,750.00 Marriage Licenses 1,200.00 Raffle Permits 60.00 Business Certificates 1,023.50 Record and Discharge Mortgages (UCC filings) 20.00 Search Records 6,757.02 Voter Lists 164.20 Town By-Laws 20.00 Physicians/Optometrists Registrations 180.00
Total to Account For $ 44,758.72
Paid to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife 10,107.00
Total Town Clerk Fees Retained 34,651.72
Total Accounted For $ 44,758.72
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATH RECORDED IN 2002
Total number of births, marriages and death are as follows:
Births: Deaths: Female 103 Female 116 Male 75 Male 74
Total: 178 Total: 190
Marriage Intentions: 83 In-town Marriages 26
73 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW ANNUAL/SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY – MAY 14, 2002
Acting under the authority of the posted warrant, the qualified voters of the Town met at the time and place appointed. At 7:30 P.M. o’clock in the evening the Moderator declared the Annual Town Meeting open, there being more than a quorum present and all provisions of the law having been met. In accordance with the ancient custum, the Moderator called upon Father Lawrence Provenzano to give the invocation. The Moderator made no new appointments to the Appropriations Committee. All will continue to serve for the present time. The Board of Selectmen recognized those officials and staff resigning or retiring during the year and expressed appreciation for their years of service. Park Commissioner Andy Mazur presented the Cliff Zundell Award to Harold B. “Butch” Boyle, II. Selectmen Chairman Hal Haberman awarded the Citizen of the Year Award to Father Lawrence Provenzano.
At 7:42 P.M. o’clock in the afternoon, the Annual Town Meeting was recessed. The Special Town Meeting was convened, it being duly voted upon so to do.
An Appropriations Committee recommendation was not given for the following motion.
It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer from the following accounts, the following sums of money, to an account to be under the control of the Board of Selectmen, to begin remediation of the Town Yard facility on Pondside Road and other related sites, as ordered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other state agencies, such expenditures to include consultant/engineering fees, laboratory testing, disposal costs and related expenses:
Transfer from: FY02 Line Item 175 – Snow Removal ...... $30,000 Transfer from: FY02 Line Item 173 – Street Lights ...... 17,000 Transfer from: FY02 Line Item 174 – Leaf Program ...... 6,000 Transfer from: FY02 Line Item 176 – Expenses – Street Maintenance ...... 4,000 Transfer from: Sewer Retained Earnings ...... 50,000 Transfer from: FY02 Line Item 234 – Group Medical Insurance ...... 53,000 $160,000
At 7:58 P.M. o’clock in the afternoon, the Special Town Meeting was dissolved and the Annual Town Meeting was reconvened, it being duly voted to do so.
ARTICLE 1. It was voted by a majority that the Town hear and act on the reports of all officers and committees whose duty it may be to report at said meeting as printed in the Annual Town Report.
ARTICLE 2. It was voted by a majority that the Town choose three trustees to administer the William Goldthwait Bequest and that David Grimes, James O’Donnell and Phyllis Bogert be chosen as such trustees.
ARTICLE 3. It was voted by a majority that the Town fix the salary and compensation of the elective officers for the Town for Fiscal Year 2003 as follows:
Moderator $ 100.00 Chairman of the Board of Selectmen 2,000.00 Second Selectmen 2,000.00 Third Selectmen 2,000.00 Town Clerk 20,680.00 Town Treasurer 20,680.00 Town Collector 20,680.00 Chairman of the Board of Assessors 1,500.00 Second Assessor 1,500.00 Third Assessor 1,500.00 Chairman of the Water and Sewer Commission 400.00 Second Water and Sewer Commissioner 400.00 Third Water and Sewer Commissioner 400.00
74 ARTICLE 4. It was voted by a majority that the Town hear the report of the Appropriations Committee and act thereon.
It was voted by a majority that Items 100 through 142 inclusive under the heading of General Government totaling $1,290,369.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum to be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted by a majority that Items 143 through 171 inclusive, under the heading of Public Safety, totaling $3,995,351.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and $3,736,099.00 be raised and appropriated and the sum of $259,252 be raised and appropriated from Ambulance charges therefore.
It was moved and seconded that Item 172A, under the heading of School, totaling $22,934,649, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted by a majority that the pending motion be amended to the amount recommended by the School Committee, shown in Item 172, totaling $23,304,649.00. The main motion was voted by a majority in favor.
It was voted by a majority that Items 173 through 182 inclusive, under the heading of Highway/Public Service Building, totaling $1,179,149.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum to be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted by a majority that Items 183 through 206 inclusive, under the heading of Sanitary Sewer and Water, totaling $2,201,360.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated from Water and Sewer charges therefore.
It was voted by a majority that Items 207 through 211 inclusive, under the heading of Health & Sanitation, totaling $914,069.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted by a majority that Items 212 through 221 inclusive, under the heading of Human Services, totaling $703,021.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted by a majority that Items 222 through 232 inclusive, under the heading of Parks and Recreation, totaling $759,138.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted unanimously that Items 233 through 235 inclusive, under the heading of Retirement of Debt and Interest, totaling $2,213,326.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and the sum of $1,607,014 be raised and appropriated and the sum of $606,312 be transferred from the Stabilization Fund therefore.
It was voted unanimously that Items 236 through 241 inclusive, under the heading of Employee Benefits, totaling $4,194,000.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted that Items 242 through 251 inclusive, under the heading of Unclassified, totaling $40,239.00, the expenditure under each of the aforesaid items to be limited to the total listed for each respective item, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated therefore.
It was voted by a majority that Item 252, under the heading of General Insurance totaling $135,000.00, be approved and said sum be raised and appropriated therefore.
An Appropriations Committee recommendation was not given at this time for this motion. 75 ARTICLE 5. It was voted by a majority that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $130,000 to fund wage adjustments for Fiscal Year 2003 for union and non-union employees of departments other that the school department, including any contract settlements as may be negotiated by the Board of Selectmen and allow the Board of Selectmen to apportion such amounts into the appropriate budget line items.
ARTICLE 6. It was voted by a majority that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $160,000 to constitute a Reserve Fund, transfers from which may be voted by the Appropriations Committee.
ARTICLE 7. It was voted by a majority that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $785,000 for addition to the Stabilization Fund, established pursuant to Article 16 of the 1991 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
ARTICLE 8. It was declared by the Moderator to be a 2/3 vote in favor that the Town transfer the sum of $372,650 from the Stabilization Fund, for the following purposes with any unexpended or reimbursed funds appropriated within the Article reverting to the Stabilization Fund.
Debt Project Amount
Schools Longmeadow High School Handicap Bathroom $15,000 Board of Selectmen Handicap Accessibility Town Buildings $15,000 School Glenbrook Middle School Boiler $29,000 DPW 210 Wheel Loader $62,500 Parks & Recreation Turner Park Athletic Fields $44,000 DPW One Ton Dump Truck $53,000 Library Roof Repairs $40,000 Information Technologies Folder/Inserter $12,800 Schools Glenbrook Mdl. School Struc. Reinforcement $101,350
ARTICLE 9. It was voted by a majority that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $400,000 for the purpose of funding a FY03 Special Education Reserve Account to be under the control of the School Committee.
ARTICLE 10. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer from the FY02 Short Term Borrowing Cost Account – Line 232 the sum of $52,000 to the FY02 Reserve Fund.
ARTICLE 11. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer $67,000 from the Water Retained Earnings Account to the Water Charges – Springfield Line 197, due to increased Springfield water charges for higher than normal consumption and for increased costs due to additional security measures taken by the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for the safeguarding of the water supply.
ARTICLE 12. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer $20,500 from the Sewer Retained Earnings Account for purchase of a pickup truck to replace an existing vehicle.
ARTICLE 13. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer $12,000 from the Water Retained Earnings Account for upgrading of hardware and software to be used for water meter reading/billing for the Water Department.
ARTICLE 14. Withdrawn.
ARTICLE 15. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer from various line items within the current appropriations, the following sums of money necessary to supplement the operating budget of the various Town Departments for the current Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
To: Fire Department Equipment & Repairs Line 150 From: Fire Department Expenses Line 151 Amount: $4,000
To: Public Service Building – Equipment Maintenance Line 179 From: Highways – Street Lights Line 173 Amount: $1,525
76 To: Water Equipment Maintenance Line 199 From: Water Salary – Labor Line 194 Amount: $800
To: Sewer Equipment Maintenance Line 188 From: Sewer Salary – Labor Line 183 Amount: $800
ARTICLE 16. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer from available funds in the treasury (free cash) the sum of $536,000 to fund the FY02 School Department operating deficit.
ARTICLE 17. It was voted by a majority that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to enter into compensating balance agreements with banking institutions having their principal offices in the Commonwealth during Fiscal Year 2003, as permitted by General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F.
ARTICLE 18. It was voted unanimously in favor that the Town appropriate the sum of $247,978.61 from funds to be received from the State for highway improvements under the authority of M.G.L. Chapter 90, or any other applicable law, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, if necessary to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such projects.
ARTICLE 19. It was declared by the Moderator to be a 2/3 vote in favor that the Town transfer the care, custody, management and control of the property at 216 Anthony Road from the Tax Collector and Treasurer of the Town to the Conservation Commission to be held by the Conversation Commission for all purposes included in General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8C as it now reads or may hereafter be amended.
ARTICLE 20. It was voted YES, 204; NO,151; motion carried that the Town raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $10,000 to fund the position of Curator for the Storrs House Museum, such funds to be under the direct control of the Board of Selectmen.
ARTICLE 21. It was voted by a majority that the Town approve an inter-municipal agreement with the Towns of East Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham providing for temporary emergency ambulance service in the event of the withdrawal of private service from the Towns of East Longmeadow and Hampden, the final terms of said agreement to be approved by the Board of Selectmen.
ARTICLE 22. It was voted by a majority that the Town approve an inter-municipal agreement with the City of Springfield providing for the storage and disposal of household hazardous waste for Longmeadow residents, the final terms of said agreement to be approved by the Board of Selectmen.
ARTICLE 23. It was voted by a majority that the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5K – Senior Work-Off Abatement Program to be effective in FY03, which enables cities and towns to create a local option senior volunteer program.
ARTICLE 24. Withdrawn.
ARTICLE 25. Withdrawn.
ARTICLE 26. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer from the FY02 Selectmen’s Wage Apportionment Account the amount of $2,000, from the FY02 Out of State Travel Account – Line 106 the amount of $2,500, and from the FY02 Education Reimbursement Account – Line 105 the amount of $1,500 to the Long Range Planning Committee Master Planning Account for the purpose of completing Phase I of the Longmeadow Master Plan, said funds to supplement the $30,000 appropriated for the Master Plan through Article 15 of the May 9, 2000 Annual Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 27. It was voted by a majority that the Town amend Section 5-315 of the General By-Laws of the Town as follows:
1. By changing the title of Section 5-315 from “Dog Officer” to “Animal Control Officer”. 2. By amending the text of said Section 5-315 by changing the phrase “dog officer” in the first sentence to “animal control officer” and by removing the period at the end of the third sentence and adding the following language to the third sentence: “and any 77 regulations dealing with the control of dogs and other animals issued by the Longmeadow Board of Health or other Town agency or department:
So that, as amended, Section 5-315 will read as follows:
5-315 Animal Control Officer The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a person to serve as animal control officer for the Town. The person so appointed shall serve either full-time or part-time as determined by the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen has authority to appoint such assistants as are necessary to enforce and administer the dog control law and any regulations dealing with the control of dogs and other animals issued by the Longmeadow Board of Health or other Town agency or department.
The meeting was dissolved at 9:23 p.m.
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS
MODERATOR $ 125.00 SELECTMEN 111,664.00 CAPITAL PLANNING 100.00 APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 190.00 TOWN ACCOUNTANT 177,146.00 ASSESSORS 126,534.00 TOWN TREASURER 102,194.00 TOWN COLLECTOR 100,045.00 LAW DEPARTMENT 63,400.00 PERSONNEL POLICY BOARD 100.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 207,578.00 TOWN CLERK 72,344.00 ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION 46,370.00 CONSERVATION COMMISSION 6,198.00 PLANNING BOARD 2,668.00 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 1,500.00 TOWN BUILDINGS 272,213.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT 2,370,765.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT 1,096,613.00 AMBULANCE 259,252.00 FOREST FIRES 10.00 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 114,056.00 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES 3,865.00 CIVIL DEFENSE 1,000.00 DOG OFFICER 16,566.00 FORESTRY 128,024.00 INSECT AND PEST CONTROL 5,200.00 SCHOOLS 23,304,649.00 HIGHWAYS/PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDINGS 1,179,149.00 SANITARY SEWER AND WATER 2,201,360.00 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 914,069.00 HUMAN SERVICES 703,021.00 PARKS AND RECREATION 759,138.00 RETIREMENT OF DEBT AND INTEREST 2,213,326.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 4,194,000.00 UNCLASSIFIED 40,239.00 GENERAL INSURANCE 135,000.00
TOTAL $40,929,671.00
______Louise W. Lines, Town Clerk
78 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MAY 21, 2002
The qualified voters of the Town met at the time and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling place, ballot boxes were opened and shown to be empty and the registers set at zero to the satisfaction of the Election Officers and Police Officers on duty. The Wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave the keys to the police officers on duty. The polls were declared open at 8:00 o’clock a.m. in the forenoon. Election officers were as follows:
PRECINCT A: Warden, Sue Dow (R); Clerk, Larry Dunn (D); Inspectors, Pat Lisowski (D), Irene Beron (R), Kay Gebo (D), Joy Brown (R).
PRECINCT B: Warden, Eleanore Jagodowski (R); Clerk, Eleanor Appleman (D); Inspectors, Mary Lou O’Neill (D), Ruth Taylor (R), Irma Goldsmith (D), Ralph Brown (R).
PRECINCT C: Warden, Beverly Gray (R); Clerk, Bill McGurk (D); Inspectors, Polly Felici (D), Madalyn Guertin (R), Steve Kennedy (D), Pat Eckalbar (R).
PRECINCT D: Warden, Frank Simeoli (R); Clerk, Eleanor Stolar (D); Inspectors, Herman Shore (D), Elaine Nolet (R), Ed Sergel (D), Margaret Jenkins (R).
PRECINCT E: Warden, Joanne Janovsky (R); Clerk, Elizabeth Vartanian (D); Inspectors, Sophie Krzyston (D), Catherine Ferrero (R), Salena Blake (D), Sue Monks (R).
FLOATERS: Ethelyn Bessel, Mary McCarthy, Alice Hoffman.
At 8:00 o’clock in the afternoon the polls were declared closed and John Rapulus (D) joined the election officers to assist with tabulation. When the votes had been tallied, the total vote was 4500, which as a 41% turnout, there being 10,908 registered voters as of April 24, 2002. Precinct “A” showed 937, Precinct “B” showed 835, Precinct “C” showed 836, Precinct “D” showed 1,031, and Precinct “E” showed 861 votes cast. The results were declared as follows:
Selectman: for three years – (elect one) Hal W. Haberman 3111 Scattered 94 Blanks 1295 TOTAL 4500
Town Clerk: for three years – (elect one) Louise W. Lines 3208 Scattered 47 Blanks 1245 TOTAL 4500
Town Treasurer: for three years – (elect one) Louise W. Lines 2751 Scattered 42 Blanks 1707 TOTAL 4500
Town Collector: for three years – (elect one) Louise W. Lines 3180 Scattered 47 Blanks 1273 TOTAL 4500
Assessor: for three years – (elect one) James J. O’Connell 2985 Scattered 19 Blanks 1496 TOTAL 4500
79 Water and Sewer Commissioner: for three years – (elect one) Curt Freedman 1946 Robert White 2018 Scattered 5 Blanks 531 TOTAL 4500
School Committee: for three years – (elect three) Carol A. Daigle 2701 William Hoff 2545 Michael S. McCabe 2762 Scattered 52 Blanks 5440 TOTAL 13500
Park Commissioners: for three years – (elect two) Brian P. Trelease 2361 James A. Russell 1958 Katharine B. Tobin 2029 Scattered 9 Blanks 2643 TOTAL 9000
Planning Board: for five years – (elect one) Bruce E. Colton 3050 Scattered 17 Blanks 1433 TOTAL 4500
Housing Authority: for five years – (elect one) Scott C. Bush 2953 Scattered 16 Blanks 1531 TOTAL 4500
QUESTION 1. Shall the Town of Longmeadow be allowed to assess an additional $3.65 million in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding general operating expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002?
Yes 1708 No 2722 Blanks 70 TOTAL 4500
______Louise W. Lines, Town Clerk
80 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION TUESDAY – JUNE 25, 2002
The qualified votes of the Town met at the time and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling place, ballot boxes were opened and shown to be empty and the registers set at zero to the satisfaction of the Election Officers and Police Officers on duty. The Wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave the keys to the Police Officers on duty. The polls were declared open at 8:00 o’clock a.m. in the forenoon. Election Officers were as follows:
PRECINCT A: Warden, Eleanor Appleman (D); Clerk, Jeanette Regan (R); Inspectors, Ethelyn Bessel (D), Irene Beron (R), Sophia Krzyston (D), Charlotte Burke (R); Floater, Elizabeth Vartanian (D).
PRECINCT B: Warden, Larry Dunn (D); Clerk, Eleanore Jagodowski (R); Inspectors, Mary Lou O’Neill (D), Verna Howe (R), Ernie Blake (D), Lanette Zimmerman (R); Floater, Mary McCarthy (D).
PRECINCT C: Warden, Bill McGurk (D); Clerk, Ruth Taylor (R); Inspectors, Polly Felici (D), John Secondo (R), Kay Gebo (D), Pat Eckalbar (R).
PRECINCT D: Warden, Eleanor Stolar (D); Clerk, Craton Sheffield (R); Inspectors, Ed Sergel (D), Elaine Nolet (R), Salena Blake (D), Madalyn Guertin (R).
PRECINCT E: Warden, Alice Hoffman (D); Clerk, Sue Dow (R); Inspectors, Steve Kennedy (D), Catherine Ferrero (R), Renine Gold (D), Gloria McCauley (R).
At 8:00 o’clock in the afternoon the polls were declared closed. When the votes had been tallied, the total vote was 6,091, which was a 56% turnout, there being 11,047 registered voters as of June 5, 2002. Precinct “A” showed 1,314, Precinct “B” showed 1,155, Precinct “C” showed 1,110, Precinct “D” showed 1,332, and Precinct “E” showed 1,180 votes cast. The results were declared as follows:
QUESTION 1. Shall the Town of Longmeadow be allowed to assess an additional $2 million in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding general operating expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002?
Yes 3,542 No 2,546 Blanks 3 Total 6,091
______Louise W. Lines, Town Clerk
81 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY – JULY 30, 2002 – 7:30 p.m. LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL
Acting under the authority of the posted warrant, the qualified voters of the Town of Longmeadow met at the time and place appointed. At 7:30 p.m. o’clock in the evening the Moderator declared the Special Town Meeting open, there being more than a quorum present and all provisions of the law having been met.
ARTICLE 1. It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to amend Article 4 of the May 14, 2002 Annual Town Meeting, in the manner set forth by reducing the following line items by the following amounts as recommended by the Board of Selectmen, in order to balance the FY03 Operating Budget of the Town:
Category: Line Item: Amount of Reduction Recommended
General Govt 126-Salary-IT Coordinator $23,000 128-IT Expenses $5,000 117-Salary Treas Staff $1,895 120-Salary Collector Staff $1,895 130-Salary Town Clerk Staff $1,895
Public Safety 144-Police Salary Officers and Staff $51,750 158-Bldg. Dept. Salary-Staff $10,200 167-Tree Trimming Removal $25,000 169-Street Trees $10,000
Schools 172-Schools $730,539
Highway 174-Salary-Labor $28,000 175-Street Lights $17,000 176-Leaf Program $77,000 177-Snow Removal $40,000 178-Maintenance of Streets $4,000
Health & San. 207-Recycling Facility $4,000
Parks & Rec. 227-Salaries-Day Care $26,323
Unclassified 248-Town Report/Warrant $3,000
SUB-TOTAL REDUCTIONS $1,060,497 and further, to accomplish these reductions, by substituting the following revised amounts for those amounts voted at the Annual Town Meeting, or take any other action relative thereto:
Amount Voted at Annual Town Meeting ______Revised Amount_
Total General Government $1,290,369 $1,256,684 Total Public Safety $3,995,351 $3,898,401 Total Schools $23,304,649 $22,574,110 Total Highway $1,179,149 $1,013,149 Total Health & Sanitation $914,069 $910,069 Total Parks & Recreation $759,138 $732,815 Total Unclassified $40,239 $37,239
It was voted YES 51; NO 42; motion carried to amend the main motion with regard to Article One by deleting the $77,000 reduction for the leaf program and further to accomplish this reduction amend the sub-total of reductions to $983,497 and also amend the amount voted at the Annual Town Meeting for Highways to $1,090,149.
82 Category: Line Item: Amount of Reduction Recommended: General Govt 126-Salary-IT Coordinator $23,000 128-IT Expenses $5,000 117-Salary Treas Staff $1,895 120-Salary Collector Staff $1,895 130-Salary Town Clerk Staff $1,895 Public Safety 144-Police Salary Officers and Staff $51,750 158-Bldg. Dept. Salary-Staff $10,200 167-Tree Trimming Removal $25,000 169-Street Trees $10,000
Schools 172-Schools $730,539
Highway 174-Salary-Labor $28,000 175-Street Lights $17,000 177-Snow Removal $40,000 178-Maintenance of Streets $4,000 Health & San. 207-Recycling Facility $4,000 Parks & Rec. 227-Salaries-Day Care $26,323 Unclassified 248-Town Report/Warrant $3,000 SUB-TOTAL REDUCTIONS: $983,497 and further, to accomplish these reductions, by substituting the following revised amounts for those amounts voted at the Annual Town Meeting.
Amount Voted at Annual Town Meeting Revised Amount Total General Government $1,290,369 $1,256,684 Total Public Safety $3,995,351 $3,898,401 Total Schools $23,304,649 $22,574,110 Total Highway $1,179,149 $1,090,149 Total Health & Sanitation $914,069 $910,069 Total Parks & Recreation $759,138 $732,815 Total Unclassified $40,239 $37,239 It was moved and seconded that Line Item 172 – Schools be changed from $730,539 to $710,539. The motion to amend was defeated by a majority.
The main motion as amended was approved by a majority.
ARTICLE 2. It was voted by a majority that the Town vote to rescind Article 5 of the May 14, 2002 Annual Town Meeting which funded the sum of $130,000 for wage adjustments for Fiscal Year 2003 for union and non- union employees.
ARTICLE 3. It was moved and seconded that the Town amend Article 20 of the May 14, 2002 Annual Town Meeting by reducing the amount voted to fund the position of the Storrs House Curator from $10,000 to $5,000.
It was moved to amend the amount in the main motion to $0.00.
The main motion was voted by a majority that the Town amend Article 20 of the May 14, 2002 Annual Town Meeting by reducing the amount voted to fund the position of the Storrs House Curator from $10,000 to $0.00.
The meeting dissolved at 8:40 p.m. ______Louise W. Lines, Town Clerk
83 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATE PRIMARY TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
Acting under the authority of the posted warrant, the qualified voters of the Town met at the time and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling place, ballot boxes were opened and shown to be empty and the registers set at zero to the satisfaction of the Election Officers and Police Officers on duty. The Wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave the keys to the police officers on duty. The polls were declared open at 7:00 o’clock a.m. in the forenoon. Election officers were as follows:
PRECINCT A: Warden, Jeannette Regan (R); Clerk, William McGurk (D); Inspectors, Verna Howe (R), Jennie Zeroogian (D), Gloria McCauley (R), Barbara Adamz (D).
PRECINCT B: Warden, Joanne Janovsky (R); Clerk, Larry Dunn (D); Inspectors, Cathy Ferrero (R), Dominick Dieni (D), Madeline Guertin (R), Phyllis Dieni (D).
PRECINCT C: Warden, Sue Dow (R); Clerk, Alice Hoffman (D); Inspectors, Ellie Tyson (R), Mary Louise O’Neill (D), June Fitzgerald (R), Irma Goldsmith (D).
PRECINCT D: Warden, Craton Sheffield (R); Clerk, Renine Gold (D); Inspectors, Charlotte Burke (R), Polly Felici (D), Elaine Nolet (R), Beverly Shore (D).
PRECINCT E: Warden, Ellie Jagodowski (R); Clerk, Elizabeth Vartanian (D); Inspectors, Ralph Tramposch (R), Joseph Stephen Kennedy (D), Harry Zeroogian (R), Ethelyn Bessel (D).
FLOATERS: Eleanor Appleman (D), Beverly Gray (R), Ruth Taylor (R), Mary McCarthy (D), Eleanor Stolar (D).
At 8:00 o’clock in the afternoon the polls were declared closed. Tabulation was performed using optical scanning vote-counting equipment. When the votes had been tallied, the total vote was 2,865, which was a 25.6% turnout; there being 11,195 registered voters as of August 28, 2002. The results were declared as follows:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY SENATOR IN CONGRESS John F. Kerry 1,413 All Others 10 Blanks 343 TOTAL 1,766
GOVERNOR Thomas F. Birmingham 269 Steven Grossman 14 Shannon P. O’Brien 543 Robert B. Reich 671 Warren E. Tolman 251 All Others 2 Blanks 16 TOTAL 1,766
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Christopher F. Gabrieli 715 Lois G. Pines 440 John P. Slattery 279 All Others 4 Blanks 328 TOTAL 1,766
ATTORNEY GENERAL Thomas F. Reilly 1,210 All Others 3 Blanks 553 TOTAL 1,766
SECRETARY OF STATE William F. Galvin 1,126 All Others 2 Blanks 638 TOTAL 1,766 84
TREASURER Michael P. Cahill 273 Timothy P. Cahill 343 Stephen J. Murphy 177 James W. Segel 473 All Others 7 Blanks 493 TOTAL 1,766
AUDITOR A. Joseph DeNucci 1,063 All Others 3 Blanks 700 TOTAL 1,766
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Richard E. Neal 1,347 All Others 11 Blanks 408 TOTAL 1,766
COUNCILLOR Edward M. O’Brien 698 Aaron W.Wilson 735 All Others 2 Blanks 331 TOTAL 1,766
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT All Others 28 Blanks 1,738 TOTAL 1,766
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Kathleen E. Grady 1,218 All Others 6 Blanks 542 TOTAL 1,766
DISTRICT ATTORNEY William M. Bennett 1,323 All Others 4 Blanks 439 TOTAL 1,766
REGISTER OF PROBATE Thomas P. Moriarty, Jr. 1,173 All Others 2 Blanks 591 TOTAL 1,766 REPUBLICAN PARTY SENATOR IN CONGRESS Jack E. Robinson 5 All Others 9 Blanks 1,082 TOTAL 1,096
GOVERNOR Mitt Romney 990 All Others 7 Blanks _ 99 TOTAL 1,096
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Kerry Murphy Healey 702 85 Jim Rappaport 372 All Others 2 Blanks 20 TOTAL 1.096
ATTORNEY GENERAL All Others 5 Blanks 1,091 TOTAL 1,096
SECRETARY OF STATE Jack E. Robinson, III 627 All Others 2 Blanks _467 TOTAL 1,096
TREASURER Daniel A. Grabauskas 498 Bruce A. Herzfelder 381 All Others 1 Blanks 216 TOTAL 1,096
AUDITOR All Others 2 Blanks 1,094 TOTAL 1,096
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS All Others 2 Blanks 1,094 TOTAL 1,096
COUNCILLOR All Others 9 Blanks 1,087 TOTAL 1,096
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Brian P. Lees 936 All Others 1 Blanks 159 TOTAL 1,096
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Mary S. Rogeness 933 All Others 3 Blanks 160 TOTAL 1,096
DISTRICT ATTORNEY All Others 5 Blanks 1,091 TOTAL 1,096
REGISTER OF PROBATE All Others 2 Blanks 1,094 TOTAL 1,096 LIBERTARIAN PARTY SENATOR IN CONGRESS Michael E. Cloud 3 All Others 0 Blanks 0 TOTAL 3
86 GOVERNOR Carla A. Howell 2 All Others 1 Blanks 0 TOTAL 3
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Richard P. Aucoin 2 All Others 0 Blanks 1 TOTAL 3
ATTORNEY GENERAL All Others 0 Blanks 3 TOTAL 3
SECRETARY OF STATE All Others 1 Blanks 2 TOTAL 3
TREASURER All Others 0 Blanks 3 TOTAL 3
AUDITOR Kamal Jain 2 All Others 1 Blanks 0 TOTAL 3
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS All Others 1 Blanks 2 TOTAL 3
COUNCILLOR All Others 1 Blanks 2 TOTAL 3
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT All Others 0 Blanks 3 TOTAL 3
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Alan L. Wilcox 2 All Others 0 Blanks 1 TOTAL 3
DISTRICT ATTORNEY All Others 0 Blanks 3 TOTAL 3
REGISTER OF PROBATE All Others 0 Blanks 3 TOTAL 3 No nominations for any other offices. ______Louise W. Lines, Town Clerk
87 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2002
Acting under the authority of the posted warrant the qualified voters of the Town of Longmeadow met on November 5, 2002 at the time and places appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling places and the ballot boxes in all five precincts were opened and shown to be empty and the registers were set to zero for the satisfaction of the election officers and other persons present. The wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave the keys to the police officers on duty. The polls were declared open at 7:00 a.m. in the forenoon. Election Officers were as follows:
PRECINCT A: Warden, Larry Dunn (D); Clerk, Beverly Gray (R); Inspectors, Roberta Pannuccio (D), Irene Beron (R), Sophie Kryzston (D), Patricia Eckalbar (R); Floaters, Eleanor Stolar (D), Jeanette Regan (R).
PRECINCT B: Warden, William McGurk (D); Clerk, Eleanor Jagodowski (R); Inspectors, Irma Goldsmith (D), Joy Brown (R), Kay Gebo (D), Charlotte Burke (R), Floaters, Renine Gold (D), Catherine Ferrero (R).
PRECINCT C: Warden, Alice Hoffman (D); Clerk, Sue Dow (R); Inspectors, Eugene Adamz (D), Ralph Brown (R), Fran Garofalo (D), Ralph Tramposch (R); Floaters, Rebecca Squier (D), Ruth Taylor (R).
PRECINCT D: Warden, Mary McCarthy (D); Clerk, Frank Simeoli (R); Inspectors, Barbara Adamz (D), Madalyn Guertin (R), Herman Shore (D), Elaine Nolet (R); Floaters, Ethelyn Bessel (D), Sue Monks (R).
PRECINCT E: Warden, Eleanor Appleman (D); Clerk, Joanne Janovsky (R); Inspectors, Polly Felici (D), Margaret Jenkins (R), Esther Penna (D), Verna Howe (R); Floaters, Elizabeth Vartanian (D), Elizabeth Tyson (R).
At 8:00 p.m. o’clock in the evening the polls were declared closed and John Rapalus (D) joined the election officers to assist with tabulation. Tabulation was performed using optical scanning vote-counting equipment. On November 15, 2002 the Registrars of Voters met in the Town Clerk’s Office in a properly posted and public meeting to examine and tabulate by hand ballots from absentee voters out of the country whose ballots had been postmarked by Election Day and received by the 10th day after Election Day. When the tallied votes had been added to those tallied on Election Day the results were declared as follows:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS A B C D E TOTAL John F. Kerry 1157 1088 914 1127 1039 5325 Michael E. Cloud 247 185 236 253 221 1142 Randall Caroline Forsberg 0 6 10 7 7 30 Robert B. Reich 2 3 2 6 3 16 All Others 37 0 0 4 1 42 Blanks 143 171 157 202 183 856 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
GOVERNOR AND LT GOVERNOR ___ Howell & Aucoin 4 9 13 7 6 39 O’Brien & Gabrieli 610 592 509 588 574 2873 Romney & Healy 919 808 764 951 825 4267 Stein & Lorenzen 36 36 24 32 29 157 Johnson & Schebel 6 4 3 4 4 21 All Others 0 0 2 3 0 5 Blanks 11 4 4 14 16 49 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
ATTORNEY GENERAL ___ Thomas F. Reilly 1093 1033 868 1110 1000 5104 All Others 0 0 0 2 0 2 Blanks 493 420 451 487 454 2305 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
SECRETARY OF STATE ___ William Francis Galvin 867 861 725 898 801 4152 Jack E. Robinson, III 573 471 467 556 508 2575 All Others 0 0 0 2 0 2 Blanks 146 121 127 143 145 682 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
88 TREASURER ___ Timothy P. Cahill 657 630 525 674 642 3128 Daniel A. Grabauskas 728 642 604 736 641 3351 James O’Keefe 74 79 89 68 50 360 All Others 0 0 0 3 0 3 Blanks 127 102 101 118 121 569 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
AUDITOR ___ A. Joseph DeNucci 997 956 795 1023 927 4698 Kamal Jain 80 68 65 85 55 353 John James Xenakis 210 194 207 225 191 1027 All Others 0 0 0 2 0 2 Blanks 299 235 252 264 281 1331 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ___ Richard E. Neal 1164 1069 933 1146 1064 5376 All Others 0 0 0 10 0 10 Blanks 422 384 386 443 390 2025 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
COUNCILLOR ___ Edward M. O’Brien 979 886 797 971 894 4527 All Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blanks 607 567 522 628 560 2884 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT ___ Brian P. Lees 1250 1127 1076 1258 1133 5844 Robert B. Reich 0 3 2 0 0 5 Randall Caroline Forsberg 0 6 0 4 0 10 All Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blanks 336 317 241 337 321 1552 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT ___ Mary S. Rogeness 854 770 720 881 820 4045 Kathleen E. Grady 680 624 525 645 560 3034 Alan L. Wilcox 13 26 35 26 24 124 All Others 0 0 0 2 0 2 Blanks 39 33 39 45 50 206 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ___ William M. Bennett 1196 1114 979 1191 1075 5555 All Others 0 0 0 5 0 5 Blanks 390 339 340 403 379 1851 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
REGISTER OF PROBATE ___ Thomas P. Moriarty, Jr. 1081 1026 882 1084 973 5046 All Others 0 0 0 2 0 2 Blanks 505 427 437 513 481 2363 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
QUESTION 1 ______Yes 627 565 592 669 616 3069 No 840 752 636 802 699 3729 Blanks 119 136 91 128 139 613 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411 89 QUESTION 2 ___ Yes 1087 1025 984 1149 974 5219 No 435 384 301 363 310 1793 Blanks 64 44 34 87 170 399 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 454 7411
QUESTION 3 ___ Yes 461 427 322 393 367 1970 No 1035 950 933 1092 899 4909 Blanks 90 76 64 114 188 532 TOTAL 1586 1453 1319 1599 1454 7411
______Louise W. Lines, Town Clerk
90 TOWN OF LONGMEADOW SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19, 2002 – 7:30 p.m. LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL
Acting under the authority of the posted warrant, the qualified voters of the Town of Longmeadow met at the time and place appointed. At 7:30 p.m. o’clock in the evening the Moderator declared the Special Town Meeting open, there being more than a quorum present and all provisions of the law having been met.
ARTICLE 1. It was voted by a majority that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 to supplement the FY03 general insurance budget – line item 252.
ARTICLE 2. It was voted by a majority that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 to supplement the FY03 unemployment account-line item 240.
ARTICLE 3. It was moved and seconded that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $5,219.30 to pay outstanding FY02 expenses. It was voted YES, 110; NO, 28; motion defeated (9/10 vote was required).
ARTICLE 4. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer from available funds in the treasury an amount not to exceed $210,000 for the purposes of stabilizing the FY03 tax levy.
ARTICLE 5. It was voted by a majority that the Town transfer from the FY03 Assessors Salary Account – line item 114 to the FY03 Assessors Expense Account – line item 115, the sum of $1,617.
ARTICLE 6. It was moved and seconded that the Town transfer from various line items within the current appropriations and from various special articles, the following sums of money to create an FY03 Selectmen’s Wage Apportionment Account for the purpose of helping to settle negotiated salary increases for the current fiscal year.
From FY03 Budgetary Line Items:
From: FY03 Assessors Salary Staff: Line Item 114 $4,300 From: FY03 IT Coordinator: Line Item 126 $3,140 From: FY03 Veterans Benefit Payments: Line Item 217 $ 500 From: FY03 Historic District Commission: Line Item 244 $ 500 From: FY03 Town Report/Warrant: Line Item 248 $1,000
From Special Articles:
From Article 14 of the May 9, 2000 Annual Town Meeting funding an exempt employee classification and compensation plan $3,500
From Article 15 of the May 8, 2001 Annual Town Meeting funding a non-exempt employee classification and compensation plan and personnel policies study $ 600
Combined total from FY03 Budgetary Line Items and Special Articles: $13,540
The motion was defeated.
ARTICLE 7. It was moved and seconded that the Town reallocate the FY03 cost allocation for the Highway, Water and Sewer budgets voted at the Annual Town Meeting in May of 2002 from 50% Highway, 25% Water and 25% Sewer to 40% Highway, 30% Water and 30% Sewer to accomplish that objective make the following line item changes by reducing the items shown in the columns titled Highway and Public Service Building by the amounts in parenthesis and appropriating from the water and sewer funds the amounts shown in the columns titled water and sewer: Highway: Public Serv. Bldg.: Water: Sewer: Superintendent (8,766.00) 4,383.00 4,383.00 Administration (11,004.00) 5,502.00 5,502.00 Labor (7,848.00) 3,924.00 3,924.00
Fuel (908.00) 454.00 454.00 Utilities (1,306.00) 653.00 653.00 Oil & Gas (3,362.00) 1,681.00 1,681.00
Equipment Maintenance (8,884.00) 4,097.00 4,787.00 91 Repairs to Building (1,100.00) 550.00 550.00
Total by Department (19,770.00) (23,408.00) 21,244.00 21,934.00
Total by Fund (43,178.00) 21,244.00 21,934.00
It was moved and seconded that the motion be laid on the table. It was voted YES – 63; NO – 118; motion defeated.
At 8:08 p.m. the Moderator recessed the meeting due to an apparent emergency.
The Moderator called the meeting back to order at 8:15 p.m.
The main motion was defeated.
ARTICLE 8. It was voted by a majority that the Town reduce the appropriation made at the May 2002 Annual Town Meeting for the FY03 Highway Department Line Item 174 – Labor Account, by $18,000.
ARTICLE 9. It was moved and seconded that the Town transfer the care, custody, management and control of the property at 463 Maple Road, formerly owned by Billie Venti, from Louise W. Lines, as property custodian, to the Board of Selectmen for the municipal purpose of sale of the property at public auction, at such time and under such other conditions as the Board of Selectmen deems appropriate.
It was moved and seconded that the motion be laid on the table. It was voted YES – 82; NO – 98; motion defeated.
It was declared by the Moderator to be a 2/3 vote in favor of the main motion.
ARTICLE 10. BY PETITION It was moved and seconded that the Town provide that Senior Citizens, age 75 and over by January 1, 2003, who have lived and paid property taxes in Longmeadow for at least 25 years, shall be exempt from any property tax increases, beginning in fiscal year 2003.
The Moderator declared the motion voted in favor. A count was requested. It was voted YES – 95; NO – 84; motion carried.
ARTICLE 11. BY PETITION It was voted that the Town approve periodic open meetings/forums to promote dialogue among voters, Town Officials (i.e. School, Board of Assessors, etc.) and Town Department Heads, (i.e. Park Commission, Sewer and Water Department, DPW, etc.) on an on-going basis so that the voters can participate and make informed decisions.
The meeting dissolved at 9:30 p.m.
______Louise W. Lines, Town Clerk
92 TREE WARDEN
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen:
In calendar 2002, the Longmeadow Forestry Department removed fifty-six dead, diseased, or interfering trees from town tree belts. Forty-four trees were planted, and this year “water hogs” were purchased, and abutting residents were asked to make sure they were filled with water to insure new trees had a source of water. Nine hundred and sixty-seven trees were trimmed to specification. The caliper of the trees varied from four inches DBH to thirty-eight inches DBH. Sixteen trees were trimmed completely and fourteen others were partially completed. Twenty of our remaining seventy-five American Elms were injected to hopefully control disease. There were no other chemicals used on any trees, sans the new plantings, which were fertilized. Our trimming and removal budget was lowered by the Appropriations Committee, which therefore, due to budget restraints, eliminated new tree planting. With no serious storm damage, it was possible to use the $75,000 allocation starting July 1st together with the $100,000 appropriated in FY ’02 to maintain our street trees on schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Reynolds Tree Warden
VETERANS’ AND GRAVES AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Veterans’ Services is under the auspices of the Commissioner of Veterans’ Services, a State agency, located at 239 Causeway Street, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts. This program is provided for veterans in need. We are guided by the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 115. Any moneys expended by the Town are reimbursed at the rate of 75%. Twenty-seven veterans or widows of veterans made inquiries as to benefits they may be entitled to during the past year. With a lot of personal attention to many veterans or their families, I am happy to report that no one is in need of financial services at this time. The present program is working very well and I hope we can keep this up.
In addition to serving the needs of veterans, the Veterans’ Agent is responsible for flagging the graves of our deceased veterans in the Longmeadow Cemetery. Ten new markers were installed this year with all Veterans’ graves re-flagged in May, before Memorial Day. If you need a flag for any veteran’s grave in the Longmeadow Cemetery, please notify the Selectmen’s Office or the Veterans’ Agent and it will be taken care of immediately.
Inquiries for assistance for veterans, their dependents, widows and children are most welcome and the office would be happy to help whenever possible. Contact can be made by calling the Selectmen’s Office at 565-4110 or to my home at 567-3046.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter A. Santos Veterans’ and Graves Agent
93 WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION
To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow:
There were no additions to the water, sewer and drainage systems of the Town during the year of 2002:
WATER MAINS
Old Water Mains Abandoned 0.00 Miles New Water Mains Added 0.00 Miles Total Miles of Mains to Date 97.57 Miles
HYDRANTS
Old Hydrants Abandoned 0 New Hydrants Installed 0 Old Hydrants Replaced 2 Total Hydrants in Town 1,086
WATER SERVICES AND METERS
This past year 2 new services to houses were installed, making a total of 5,645 in town. Also, 11 water service renewals were completed and 192 meters were installed to replace meters found economically unserviceable.
All services in Town are metered, and unserviceable meters over twenty years of age are replaced at no cost to the property owner. The program established over the years for installation of outside registers for all residential water customers is essentially complete and the department is now replacing older equipment as needed.
The water department purchased a new water meter reading system this year with an updated meter reading software interface for our utility billing program. The cost for all hardware and software was $9,180. This system was required because the existing equipment had been in use several years and was being phased out by our vendor. The new system does have better reporting capabilities and is compatible with most remote meter reading equipment on the market. This will provide increased flexibility for any proposed future upgrades that might be considered in the next several years. SEWERS
New Sewer Mains Added 0.00 Miles Old Sewers Replaced 0.00 Miles Total Miles of Sewers to Date 89.96 Miles
STORM DRAINS
New Storm Drains Added 0.00 Miles Old Storm Drains Replaced 0.00 Miles Total Miles of Storm Drains to Date 85.52 Miles
This year 2 new sanitary sewer services were installed and 9 existing services were replaced. The sanitary main sewer across Tar Kiln Creek between Arcadia Street and Ferncroft Street was replaced at a cost of $17,900.
Equipment replaced in the water and sewer department this year included replacement of one sewer vehicle at a cost of $19,100.
The department completed improvements at the sanitary sewer pumping station in 2002 which included rebuilding of all sewage pump and replacement of existing comminutor. Total costs for all work completed was $107,300. Abandonment of old primary tanks at the sewage treatment plant, unused for many years, was performed using in- house personnel.
For Fiscal Year 2002, the Town of Longmeadow consumed 818 million gallons of water which reflects a 1% percent increase from the previous year. Total sewage flows pumped to Bondi Island were 575 million gallons. Total costs for sewage treatment at the Bondi Island sewage treatment plant were $438,305 reflecting a 13.0% decrease from the previous year.
The Commissioners continue to appreciate the cooperation received this past year from all Town Officials, committees, employees and residents.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Taylor, Chairman Bruce Randall Robert White
94 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
This past year was one of the busiest for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The majority of our petitioners continue to be current or proposed resident homeowners, trying to extend or modify the nature of their home and/or immediate surroundings. The Zoning Board is also now engaged in a cooperative effort with the Planning Board, to draft proposed By-Law changes that will both clarify and expedite the avenues of appeal for our residents. There are instances where decades old mandates need to be updated and areas where we need to be in better accord with the General Laws of the Commonwealth.
As always, we appreciate the efforts of our Building Commissioner, Mark P. Denver, that now span nearly two decades, our Building Department Secretary/Clerk, Beverly J. Rose, and Town Counsel, David J. Martel, Esq., for their ongoing support and valuable assistance.
I must warmly thank the members and alternates serving on this Board. They all bring their own unique talents to our undertakings. It is both a pleasure and an honor to work and serve with you.
The following is a breakdown of the activities for the year ending December 31, 2002.
Applications Filed For Hearing 51 Public Hearings held 11 Petitions Approved by the Board 47 Petitions Denied by the Board 0 Petitions Withdrawn by the Applicant 1 Petitions Continued with Approval 3
Respectfully submitted,
Philip N. Clark Chairman
95
Curbside Pickup and General FAQs
(i.e.,“frequently asked questions”)
Curbside Recycling · See Longmeadow Recycling Calendar (schedule follows) · Cardboard: ü Flatten ü Not over four feet long ü No pizza boxes, soda cartons, beer cartons · Books/Encyclopedias - remove covers · Rinse containers (i.e., glass, milk containers, cans, etc.) · No window or auto glass or mirrors - place with trash · No styrofoam or ceramic - place with trash
Batteries · Auto - bring to the Recycling and Yard Waste Center (see attendant) · Alkaline Size AA through D - place with trash · Nickel/Cadmium (i.e., portable phone, cellular phone, power tool type) ü Recycle at Town Hall, Brightwood Hardware, Council on Aging or Recycling and Yard Waste Center · Button (i.e., hearing aide, watch type) ü Recycle at Town Hall, Brightwood Hardware, Council on Aging or Recycling and Yard Waste Center
Leaves · Oct-Dec bagged leaves collected curbside or leaf drop-off at designated site on West Road · Check in Fall for status of loose leaf collection program
Paint · Paint is not considered a hazardous waste. · See paint disposal information (schedule follows)
Tires · Rimless Tires: ü Place with trash ü Maximum two at a time · Rimmed Tires - bring to Recycling and Yardwaste Center
Note: Town of Longmeadow blue recycling bins are available at the DPW on Pondside Road, until the supply runs out. Bins are FREE OF CHARGE to Longmeadow residents and may be obtained any weekday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for your convenience.
Further information can be obtained by calling the Building Department at 565-4153.
96 Recycling and Yard Waste Center FAQs
Permit Required for Use Permits are available from the Building Dept. at the Town Hall Don’t forget to bring your car registration!
Longmeadow’s mandatory recycling regulation requires that paper, cardboard, glass & cans (co-mingled) be placed separately from trash at curbside. Items picked up at curbside are not accepted at the Center. Yard Waste and Bulk Items must be taken to the Recycling and Yard Waste Center (The Center).
REGULATIONS: · All persons must be a Longmeadow resident (proof of residency may be required). · All persons must have an annual (Jan. 1st – Dec. 31st) permit sticker on the vehicle driver’s side rear window. Walking in without a sticker is not permitted. Stickers are not sold at the Center. · Permit stickers are not transferable. · Permit stickers are valid for one calendar year – January 1 through December 31. · Landscaper businesses require a special pass and fee for each trip. · New fees will be charged for certain bulk items (see below). · One-day passes are available (at no charge) for residents who need to borrow a vehicle to take large items to the Center. You must have a current sticker in order to get a one-day pass. NOTHING LARGER THAN A PICKUP TRUCK WILL BE ALLOWED.
PURCHASE STICKERS: Where?: Town Hall, 2nd floor, Building Department, or by mail
When?: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday
How?: Residents must bring in the registration certificate for the vehicle on which the sticker will be attached. If purchasing stickers for other vehicles in your household, you must bring registration for those also (a copy is OK). Stickers may be purchased through the mail by mailing the fee and a copy of the registration to the Building Department at 20 Williams Street. Sticker must be affixed on outside of rear left window.
Fees?: Resident Stickers: (Cars, station wagons, small trailers – 4 x 8 maximum size, and pickup trucks without sideboards) Residents = $30; Seniors over 65 = $20; Second sticker = $5
Resident pickup trucks with extended sideboards will require a $25 permit pass for yard waste for each trip to the Center.
Landscaper Passes: Pickup trucks = $25/trip, Dump trucks = $30/trip Landscapers must bring in a list of customers including addresses, and will be required to give the site attendant the proper pass for their vehicle each trip before unloading. No disposal will be permitted without the proper pass.
Bulk Item Fees: $10/per item, prepaid, for each refrigerator, air conditioner, couch, large stuffed chair, carpet/rug, mattress and box spring.
HOURS OF OPERATION: April thru Mid-October: Wed.12-6, Thurs.10-4, Sat.9-6, Sun.10-5 (closed Easter Sunday), or as posted Mid-October thru Dec: Saturday only 9–3 January thru March: Saturday only 9–12
97 Recycling and Yard Waste Center FAQs Continued . . .
For your convenience, the Recycling and Yard Waste Center on Pondside Road near the DPW is open for these items:
Aluminum Goodwill Container · All aluminum items · Used clothing · Aluminum doors (no glass) Propane Tanks · Aluminum eaves troughs · Valves closed · Aluminum chairs (remove webbing) · Magnetic items are not aluminum Metal Items · Rusted items are not aluminum · Stoves, grills · Iron and steel Appliances · Made of steel Swap Shop · Stoves, washers, dryers, hot · Stuff "too good" to throw away water heaters, dehumidifiers · Usable and workable · Refrigerators, air conditioners (for fee) · Small appliances, lamps, chairs, cribs, strollers, play pens, toys, furniture, etc. Batteries · Lead acid (automobile), nicad, button Tires · Bring to gray tool shed · Tires with rims only
Bulk Wood · No trash size items · Four feet or less in length or width · Couches, large stuffed chairs, mattresses, box springs, carpet/rugs (for fee) Yard Waste · Windows, doors, minor construction · Grass, clippings, bushes, branches, brush debris · Three (3") inch diameter maximum · No steel or rocks (damages Concrete and Brick grinder/chipper) · Only minor “do-it-yourself” materials · Call 565-4153 for info · No steel in concrete · No asbestos Some Unacceptable Items: · No curbside recyclables accepted – CRTs dispose of curbside recyclables at home · TVs and computers · No household hazardous waste - Call Fluorescent Bulbs 565-4153 for disposal information · Fluorescent bulbs, mercury switches, · No motor oil – take to Mobil Station thermometers · No paint – use kitty litter method · Also bring to Brightwood Hardware · No encyclopedias (See Curbside Info)
Recycling and Yard Waste Center questions? Call 565-4153. Curbside trash collection questions? Call Waste Management 737-1129.
Notes: Illegal Dumping: Anyone found illegally dumping material outside of the Recycling and Yard Waste Center is subject to a fine of up to $300 for each offense.
Violation of Recycling and Yard Waste Center rules and regulations may result in suspension of privileges.
98 Used Paint Disposal
ü What Kind of Paint?: l Oil Base or Latex l Lead Base (save for Hazardous Waste Day)
ü Empty Cans: l Remove the lid and let dry completely to a solid state. Place in your trash. If it does not completely dry treat as a partial can.
ü Partially Full Cans: l Remove the lid. Pour in absorbent kitty litter. Stir the mixture. Let dry to a solid state – usually happens overnight. Test to see there is no liquid residue. If there is, repeat the procedure. Once paint is completely dry, place can without lid in the trash. Place lid separately in the trash.
Waste Oil Disposal
Take to either of the Mobil Gas Stations in Town, free of charge (one gallon limit).
Notes: State law requires vendors who sell oil to take it back. A receipt is required and the oil must be in the original container.
Compost Bins
Limited Compost Bins available for a reduced fee . . . call 565-4153 for information.
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100 SOME TOWN OF LONGMEADOW BY-LAWS
· No on-street overnight parking (for more than one hour) from 1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. allowed in Town at anytime or anywhere. (Longmeadow By-Laws -- Article 4, Chapter 200, Section 216).
· Parking Fines: $10.00/violation, Fire Lane $15.00, Handicapped Parking $50.00.
· Dogs six months or older are required to be licensed and tagged. The Town Clerk's office issues the licenses. A copy of a valid rabies certificate must be on file at the time the dog is licensed. The licensing period is from April 1st through March 31st. The licensing fee for male or female dogs is $20.00; the fee for spayed or neutered dogs is $10.00 provided proof of the procedure is shown to the Clerk the first time the dog is licensed following the operation. A $15.00 late fee is imposed if the dog is not licensed by May 31st.
· The owner of any real estate in the Town which abuts on any public or private way within the Town where there is a treebelt shall keep said treebelt mowed and free and clean of all litter, debris, noxious weeds and brush and shall maintain the same in a clean and sanitary manner. (Longmeadow General By-Laws -- Article 4, Chapter 300, Section 301A).
· A person who is a resident or an owner of property on which or adjacent to which there is a hard surfaced sidewalk that is under the control of the Town shall clear the sidewalk of ice and snow within 24 hours after the precipitation ceases to fall. If the sidewalk becomes covered with ice that cannot be readily removed, the resident or owner shall place sand or ashes on the sidewalk to render the walk safe for pedestrians. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of $25.00. (Longmeadow General By-Laws - - Article 4, Chapter 300, Section 310).
· Smoking is prohibited in all Town buildings.
Notes:
Town of Longmeadow By-Laws are available for purchase at the Town Clerk's Office, and are available for viewing at the Town Hall, Storrs Library or at the Town’s web site, www.longmeadow.org
Zoning By-Laws are available for purchase in the Town Hall Building Department and are available for viewing at the Town Hall, Storrs Library or at the Town’s web site, www.longmeadow.org
101 SOME HELPFUL TOWN FACTS
· Police and Fire EMERGENCIES - Dial 9-1-1.
· Police NON-EMERGENCIES - Call 567-3311.
· Fire NON-EMERGENCIES - Call 567-3357.
· Town Hall Hours - Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Most departments – Call specific office for individual hours.
· Storrs Library Hours - Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the school year.
· Meetings (General Information):
# Board of Selectmen Meetings - Generally every other Monday at 7:00 p.m.(schedule set monthly).
# Park Commissioners Meetings - 2nd Monday of every month.
# Planning Board Meetings - 1st Tuesday of every month.
# School Committee Meetings - September through June, second and fourth Mondays of the month. July and August as needed.
# Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings - monthly.
# All other Boards/Committee Meetings - as needed.
· Longmeadow Web Site: www.longmeadow.org E-mail Address: [email protected]
NOTES:
Check postings at Town Hall for specific dates/times/location of meetings.
Locations vary for meetings due to the fact that the Town Hall is not handicap accessible at this time – alternate facilities are utilized.
If you require special accommodations for any reason, please call the Board of Selectmen's office at 565-4110.
102 TALENT BANK FORM
The Longmeadow Town government is always in need of citizens who are willing to give their time to service of this community. The Talent Bank is used to compile names of those willing to serve, voluntarily, on boards, committees and/or as resource people. Names in this file are available for use by the Selectmen and Moderator, as well as all Town Officers.
Talent Bank files are updated to include categories consistent with the changing needs of the Town. If you are willing to serve the Town of Longmeadow, complete this form and return (preferably along with your resume) to: Board of Selectmen, 20 Williams Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106 or E-mail us at [email protected]
Name: ______
Address: ______
Telephone #: ______
Occupation: ______
Background/ Experience: ______
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Areas of Interest: ______
______Committees/Boards of Particular Interest: ______
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW
Telephone Listings
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