1983: Improvements Have Been Made to Schools, Water Projects, Recreation Facilities, Elderly Housing, and Highway Department Buildings

THE COVER

To the Citizens of West Newbury:

Pictured on the cover are the subjects of several projects under taken or completed during 1983: improvements have been made to schools, water projects, recreation facilities, elderly housing, and highway department buildings. These efforts reflect the cooperative and productive environment which existed among departments and town committees in 1983.

Broad based committees with representatives from our schools, the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and interested towns people have undertaken reviews of school facilities. Major ex terior repairs have been defined for the Page School. Now educa tional programs are being assessed in terms of renovations to the Page and Central Schools. The town may be asked this spring to place all our elementary educational programs in the Page School.

1983 also marked the completion of the new water tank, pumping station and meter pit by the Water Department. A new long-term contract for water has been agreed to in principle with Newbury port, at reduced rates for West Newbury citizens.

In the foreground of the picture are two professional quality horse rings and a new Highway Department salt shed. The horse rings were built with a lot of help by the Riding and Driving Club. We now have outstanding equistrian facilities which are used by townspeople and are rented to groups to help pay for further improvements to the area. The salt shed was built with a grant from the Commonwealth and will help pnotect the environ ment and highway department equipment.

The Mill Pond Committee is working hard with the help of several townspeople and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to clean up the pond. New cross-country ski trails have been cut and night skating is available. These efforts should have very positive benefits to our recreational programs, at little cost to the taxpayers. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS

AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING

JUNE 30, 1983

T 0 W N 0 F W E S T N E W B U R Y

Together with the Reports of the School Committee, Board of Fire Engineers, Board of Water Commissioners, Trustees of the Public Librarv, Assessors, Treasurer, Collector, Town Clerk, and other various Departments and Committees ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

To the Citizens of West Newbury:

This era of Proposition 2 1/2 has mandated that even stricter vigilance be exercised ~n the management of the Town's affairs - particularly the financial ones. Among the steps taken to achieve this goal is the requirement of monthly expenditure statements by department heads to show whether or not appropriations are being exceeded. Furthermore, the town's budget has been balanced, has been set up to establish one account for each line item, and, where possible, departmental budgets have been limited chiefly to salaries and expenses. Additionally, revenue-sharing funds have been set aside for insurance and bonds, unemployment compensation has been put on a reimbursable basis, and insurance has been placed out to bid at a saving to the town of $25,000, unnecessary street lights have been eliminated, a new schedule of fees has been created, and the taxes are being levied at one rate.

During the period a maintenance custodian, under the supervision of the Building Inspector, has been hired for all the Town buildings except the Library, Newburyport Cablesystems has installed cable TV in the more populous areas, increased use has been made of the Pipestave area with the installation of a riding ring, the Merri mack watershed Council has rented a portion of the Civil Defense Building, an annual clean-up day has been set aside, a 350th Anniversary and a Road-Naming Committee have been appointed, a new heating system has been installed in the main part of the Town HaJl, a new police station has been constructed for less than $17,000. in the basement of the 1910 Building, a $10,000. life insurance policy has been assigned to both police and firemen, and, as of this writing, a contract has been signed between the Select men and the Policemen's Association, and around-the-clock police coverage is now being provided for the first time in the town's history.

Among the items on which further action is still pending are the re-acceptance of Moulton Street, the search for an independent Town water supply, the clearing of the Mill Pond area and trails, as well as the Pond itself, the development of elderly housinq, the discontinuance of unused streets (being carried out by the County at no extra cost), and the approval of a Civil Defense Emergency Plan.

All in all, 1983 was a year of progress and cooperation amonq Town departments. We should be pleased with our past accomplish ments and look forward to further progress in 1984. For helping us effect these achievements, we wish to thank all those citizens who gave generously of their advice and time.

Respectfully submitted,

Merton E. Chute,Chairman Frank E. Hobson, Jr. Thomas E. Pulkkinen

1 DIRECTORY OF TOWN OFFICERS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN Merton Chute, Chairman, 1984 Frank E. Hobson, Jr., 1986 Thomas E. Pulkkinen, 1985

BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH Philip G. Christiansen, Chairman, 1984 Bruce S. Taylor, 1985 Bruce w. Pankauski, 1986

BOARD OF ASSESSORS Deborah P. Cashman, Chairman, 1986 Mary F. Hendriksen, 1984 George E.· Schofield, 1985 Dorothea B. Crowley* MODERATOR Steven Pearlstein, 1985

TOWN TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR Norman H. Hobson, 1985

TOWN CLERK Norman H. Hobson, 1986

SCHOOL COMMITTEE Charles H. Goldstein, Chairman, 1986 Arthur DiMauro, 1985 Mary Harada, 1984 Phillip s. Carletti, 1985 Catherine Sanderson, 1986

BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Charles D. Courtemanche, Chairman, 1985 Raymond s. Dower, III, 1984 David Jennell, 1986

CONSTABLES Charles D. Courtemanche, 1986 Jonathon Dennis, 1986 Eugene M. Willis, Jr., 1986

BOARD OF TRUSTEES G.A.R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY Alexandra Guralnick, Chairman, 1984 Leah Mingo, Recording Secretary, 1986 J. Jackson George, 1985 Richard Thurlow, 1985 Beatrice Downey, 1984 Jean Anderson, 1986 Jean A. Berkenbush, 1984 Hugh F. Cawley, 1984 David D. Hindle, 1985

PLANNING BOARD Lawrence G. Hogan, Chairman, 1985 James E. Brackbill, 1987 Albert H. Knowles, Jr., 1986 Jeremiah F. Mahoney, 1984 June P. Cook, 1986* Richard Thurlow, 1984 BOARD OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS Patricia Knowles, 1984 Anthony J. Fusco, 1985* Eugene M. Willis, Jr., 1986 Joseph J. Derro, Jr., 1984 HOUSING AUTHORITY Mary McDermott** Peter Haack, 1~85 John T. Lavin, 1984 Heather Beaucher, 1984 Nancy Barry, 1984

*Resigned **State Appointment 2 APPOINTED OFFICERS

TOWN ACCOUNTANT Lincoln R. Walker, 1986

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO SELECTMEN Marjorie A. Peterson

BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS Richard Berkenbush, Chief Raymond S. Dower, III, Asst. Chief Stephen N. Arnold, Deputy Chief

CHIEF OF POLICE Richard Berkenbush

POLICE OFFICERS Jonathon Dennis, Sergeant Richard B. Merrill, Jr. Lisa A. Holmes Daniel L. Brodie Edvil G. Hurn Richard J. Connolly Patrick L. Marsh Walter L. Corcoran Wilbert H. Thompson, Sergeant Charles D. Courtemanche Paul Weiner

SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS Milton Otis, Dr. Page and Edward Vansickle, Central School Central Schools and Crossing Guard FrQderick O'Brien, water Dept. Richard N. Cunningham Prescott L. Spalding, Jr., Town Dump Clifford Wallace

CARETAKER - REFUSE DISPOSAL AREA Prescott L. Spalding, Jr.

FIELD DRIVER AND FENCE VIEWER Charles D. Courtemanche Eugene M. Willis, Jr.

DOG OFFICER Richard Cunningham

CIVIL DEFENSE Clifford A. Wallace, Director Terry Gemmel, Deputy Director William Rowe, Deputy Director Charles P. susen, Communications Officer Fred W. Taylor, Engineering & Shelter Officer Janice Pisano, Medical Officer Charles Shupe, snowmobile Rescue Officer* and Radiological Officer Buel R. Curry, Resource Officer* Raymond s. Dower, III, Asst. Radiological Officer

AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS Buel R. Curry, Sergeant* Terry Gemmel William M. Rowe Fred w. Taylor Charles M. Shupe* Raymond S. Dower, III Charles P. Susen

*Resigned 3 APPOINTED OFFICERS (CONTINUED)

FINANCE COMMITTEE Chandler R. Grinnell, Chairman, 1986 Randal Newton, 1984 Paul Raiche, 1985 Sarkis M. Kurkjian, 1984 James Chartrand, 1986 Michael Rowan, 1985

SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TREE WARDEN MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Albert H. Knowles, Jr.

INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Eugene M. Willis, Jr.

GRAVES REGISTRATION OFFICER Malcolm B. Poor, Walnut Hill cemetery Joseph W. Leary, Bridge Street Cemetery Thomas F. Downey, Rural cemetery Hayden Poor, Merrimack cemetery

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Mary Leary, chairman, 1984 Leonard R. Burrill, 1985 Eleanor Hugo, 1986 N. H. Hobson, Town Clerk, Ex Officio

INSPECTOR OF WIRING Guy L. Raiti

INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS Richard Hemingway

GAS INSPECTOR Louis Grieco

PLUMBING INSPECTOR Louis Grieco

TOWN COUNSEL Lagoulis and Clark

BOARD OF APPEALS Raymond J. Tolosko, Chairman, 1986 Carol A. Derro, 1984 Norman Ringuette, 1985 Jeffrey A. Gerrish, 1984* Edward Bartlett, 1985

BOARD OF APPEALS - ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Lawrence Snell, 1984 David B. Casavant, 1986

TOWN BUILDINGS CUSTODIAN Joseph Colby

*Resigned 4 TOWN COMMITTEES

CONSERVATION COMMISSION (S) Shirley Griffin, Chairman, 1985 Ralph Rockwood, 1984 Leah M. Mingo, 1985 John F. Rooney, 1984 Joan Blake, 1986 Wayne A. Sanborn, 1985 Frank Vetere, 1986

HISTORICAL COMMISSION (S) Gregory H. Laing, Chairman, 1986 Marjorie Carlsen, 1985 Esther Osman, 1984 Clark Gowan, 1986 M. Elizabeth Thompson, 1985

COUNCIL ON AGING (S) Wayne Maglione, Chairman, 1985 John Jennell, 1986** Lionel Brunault, 1985 Evenie Brunault, 1986 Charles Thompson, 1985 ~hirley Burrill, 1986 M. Elizabeth Thompson, 1985 Chester L. Fowler, 1984 Frank Hobson, Jr. 1984 Evelyn M. Fowler, 1984 Heather Beaucher, 1984

CENTRAL MERRIMACK VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICT (S) June p, Cook* Woodbury Cammett, Alternate

WHITTIER REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE (SC) Louis A. Porcelli

TREE COMMITTEE (M) John D. Thurlow

TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE (S) Prescott L. Spalding, Jr. William J. Vynorius

MILL POND COMMITTEE Patricia Knowles Joseph J. Derro, Jr. Gary Dunbar Eugene M. Willis, Jr. Robert E. Knights William Rowe

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Beatrice Downey, Chairman, 1986 Gary Dunbar, 1984 J. Winston Popplewell, 1984 Margaret Dunlap, 1985 Richard Riccelli, 1986 - Alternate Lois A. Christiansen, 1985 Marguerite Hall, 1986 - Alternate

ENERGY COORDINATOR J. Winston Popplewell

HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR Fred Taylor

ARTS COUNCIL Margaret C. Elwell, 1985 Ingrid A. Sanborn, 1985 Elizabeth R. Cawley, 1985 Polly T. Zevin, 1985 Robert s. Jackson, 1985 Roberta Bloom, 1985 Peter Spellman, 1985 David Rooney, 1985

**Deceased 5 TOWN COMMITTEES (CONTINUED)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE William Law David Gill Roger Carlsen

LICENSE FEES COMMITTEE Richard Hemingway Linda Wasson Gerald Tortellini

INSURANCE COMMITTEE Byron Reynolds Paul Raiche Richard Kendrick

* * * * *

SENIOR AIDES Catherine E. Nelson Anne Mathews 363-5439

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Charles Bashaw, Director North Essex Veterans Service District One Library St., Georgetown - 362-2426

6 January 9, 1984

Honorable Board of Selectmen West Newbury, Massachusetts 01985

Gentlemen:

Conforming with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 41, Section 60, I submit to you herewith, the financial reports compiled by me for the period July 1, 1982, to June 30, 1983.

I have examined the accounts of the Treasurer, Collector, Water Department, and various Trust Funds.

Res~ectfully submitted, ft~l!/MI~ Lincoln R. Walker Town Accountant

7 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 1983

GENERAL ACCOUNTS

ASSETS

Cash-Regular $ 158,415.97 Cash-Revenue Sharing 150.30 Investments - Regular 500,010.00 Investments-Revenue Sharing 47,953.00 Accounts Receivable Real Estate Taxes 80~81 $ 423.17 81-82 8,616.27 82-83 68,619.06 77,658.50 Personal Property Taxes 80-81 549.56 81-82 115.00 82-83 105.55 770.11 Motor Vehicle Excise 1978 304.15 1979 344.20 1980 1,060.20 1981 302.95 1982 2,263.47 1983 17,696.43 21,971.40 Farm Animal Excise 1981 CR. 63.00 Water Accts. Rec. 23,893.58 Tax Titles Held (3) 9,068.37 Tax Possessions 65.43 9,133.80 State and Highways Accounts Rec. 16,001.76 In Lieu of 82-83 R.E. Taxes 5,574.23

Overdrafts, Etc. Water Reserve 12,891.61 Overlay - 1977 273.00 1980 42.61 Police Revolving Aect. for Spec. Dty.~~~-6_4_4_._o_o_ 13,851.22

Loans Authorized 828,000.00 Withdrawals Authorized from Stabilization Fund 31,390.77 Revenue 1983-84 2,378,217.23

TOTAL ASSETS $4,112,928.87

8 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 1983

GENERAL ACCOUNTS

LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Revenue Reserved Until Collected State Aid to Highways $ 16,001.76 Tax Titles 9,133.80 Motor Vehicle 21,971.40 Farm Animal CR. 63.00 water 23,893.58 In Lieu of Taxes 5,574.23 $ 76,511.77 Federal Revenue Sharing 92-512 48,103.30 Loans Authorized-Not Yet Issued 403,000.00 Bond Anticipation Notes Payable 375,000.00 Warrants Payable 6/30/83 76,250.87 Withdrawals Stabilization Not Yet ~ithdrawn 31,390.77 Revenue Appropriations control 83-84 2,378,217.23 Excess & Deficiency (Free cash) 268,056.53

Unexpended Balances, Etc. Tailings $ 462.84 Seagrave Tax Title Escrow 465.20 Mahoney 14,339.78 Elliot Charity Income 21,844.11 Emery Fund Income 5.74 Library Reserve Fund 734.70 State Recreation Areas 82-83 804.61 Merr. Valley Air Pollution 82-83 137.34 County Retirement Assessment 82-83 4,255.01 Overlay 1978 $ 7,338.13 Overlay 1979 4,803.68 Overlay 1982 6,745.27 overlay 1983 28,653.14 47,540.22 Overlay Surplus Reserve 1,493.51 Road Machinery Fund 3,046.75 Elwell Sauare Mtce Fund 280.66 B.C. B.S. Ins. Premiums Withheld 4,631.82 Annuities Premiums Withheld 6,828.00 Essex County Advisory Bd. Exp. 25.94 Jrts Lottery Grant from State 31. 62 Purchase Office Equipment 488.85 Purchase Air Conditioner 157.69 Purchase Typewriter & File 162.50 New Roof on Town Hall 3,000.00 1910 Bldg. Renovations, Etc. 930.07 Mill Pond Area Mtce, Etc. 84. 37 Mill Pond Area Revolving Account 141.16 Police Cruiser 417.18 Police Radio 3,500.00 Police Station 1910 Bldg. 455.51 Police Lock-up 3,981.58 Fire Dept. Jaws of Life Tool 20.60 Road Machinery Operating 21,267.97 Highway Mtce. Etc, Art. 9 6,278.51 Engineering Consultant 1,000.00 Highway Grant from State 6,593.00 Purchase Highway Truck 1,784,23 9 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 1983

GENERAL ACCOUNTS

LIABILITIES AND RESERVES (Continued)

Unexpended Balances (Continued) Chapter 90 Improvements 1982 $ 21,547.10 II 1983 35,000.00 Salt Shed 2,125.91 Playground Program 1983 3,500.00 1984 3,500.00 Improve Operation Dump 8,021.59 Inspector Sanitary Systems 2,000.00 School Salaries Carryover 82-83 12,767.75 School Lunch - Revolving 6,446.31 Title I PL89-313 37. 50 Title IV-C PL95-56l Sl. 74 Title VI-B PL94-142 1,079.96 Page School Fire Protection 31,025.69 Water Operating 92,279.79 Improvements to water System 48,520.00 Water Meter Pit 8,624.68 Well Exploration & Develop. 20,000.00 Elder Affairs Grant 14.45 400.00 - Drop In Center 258.95 Planning Bd. Fees Account 2,005.91 $ 456,398.40

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND RESERVES $4,112,928.87

CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS

Approp. & Balance Transfers .6/30/8 3

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Selectmen Salaries $ 2,921.00 $ 2,921.00 $ 0 Selectmen Clerical Asst. 8,025.00 7,101.63 923.37 Selectmen Expenses 5,082.15 5,082.15 0 Essex Cty. Advisory Bd. Ex. 25.94 0 25.94 Housing Auth. Exp. 100.00 0 100.00 Arts Lottery Council 100.00 100.00 0 Arts Lottery State Grant 90.00 58.38 31.62 Stabilization Fund 20,000.00 20,000.00 0 Unemployment Comp. Exp. 20,000.00 17,033.10 2,966.90 Town Report Expense l,364.35 1,364.35 0 ·1·Town Accnt. Salary 3,850.00 3,850.00 0 Clrcl. Asst. 320.00 138. 25 181.75 Expenses 300.00 59.11 240.89 Treasurer's Salary 5,882.00 5,882.00 0 Treasurer's Expenses 1,300.00 1,300.00 0 Collector's Salary 6,368.00 6,368.00 0 Collector's Expenses 2,000.00 2,000.00 0 Treas. & Coll. Clercl. 10,000.00 10,000.00 0 10 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS (Continued)

Approp. & Balance Transfers Spent 6/30/83

GENERAL GOVERNMENT (Cont.)

Clerk Salary $ 4,811.00 $ 4 ,811.00 $ 0 Clerk Expenses 900.00 900.00 0 Vital Statistics 75.00 61.00 14.00 Tax Title Foreclosure Exp. 87.19 87.19 0 DeHumidifier for Record Rm. 244.15 244.15 0 Office Equipment 488.85 0 488.85 Air Conditioner 1,000.00 842.31 157.69 Typewriter & Fireproof File 1,000. 00 837. 50 162.50 Prepare & Mail Tax Bills 1,600.00 1,325.27 274.73 Registrars Voters Salaries 600.00 600.00 0 Town Clerk as Registrar 100.00 100.00 0 Regis. of Persons & Dogs 1,000.00 1,000.00 0 Regis. & Electn. Exp. 3,400.00 3,350.58 49.42 Assessors Salaries 8,453.00 8,370.62 82.38 Asst. Assessor Saly. 5,974.16 5,974.10 .06 Assessors Expenses 2,850.00 2,578.90 271.10 Assessors Elec. Typewriter 467.50 467.50 0 Assessors Clericl.Asst. 1,194.84 1,194.84 0 Board of Appeals Exp. 100.00 87.30 12.70 Conservation Comm. Exp. 315.80 300.80 15.00 Funds 850.00 850.00 0 Moderator Salary 30.00 30.00 0 Town Counsel Retainer 1,200.00 1,200.00 0 Town Counsel Fees 4,900.00 4,510.50 389.50 Town Hall Operating Exp. 7,600.00 6,840.20 759.80 Upgrade Town Hall Heating 3 95. 00 395.00 0 New Roof for Town Hall 3,000.00 0 3,000.00 1910 Bldg. Op. Exp. 13,622.00 11,966.03 1,655.97 1910 Bldg. Fire Exting. 331. 50 331.50 0 1910 Bldg. Paint 5,450.00 5,450.00 0 1910 Bldg. Renovatns. & Equipment 5,151.15 4,221.08 930.07 Rental Agreement Op. Exp. 4,614.33 4,614.33 0 C.D. Bldg. Op. Exp. 89. 33 89.33 0 Training Field Exp. 40.78 40.78 0 Repairs to Riding Mower 6 7 3. 01 673.0l 0 Mill Pond Rdng. Ring Exp. 1,107.55 1,107.55 0 Public Street Lights 7,515.73 7,515.73 0 Insurance & Bonds 39,422.00 39,422.00 0 Group Ins. for Town Employees 21,100.00 20,630.19 469.81 Ambulance Service Rtnr. 5,252.00 5,001.96 250.04 Off-Duty Work Tn. Emplys. 730.00 730.00 0 Historical Comm. Exp. 100.00 0 100.00 Historic Dist. Comm. Exp. 100.00 0 100.00 Mill Pond Area - Mtce. & Exp. 2,125.65 2,041.28 84.37 Mill Pond Area-Revolving ___6~1_1~·~0~0 469.84 141.16

Total General Govt. $ 248,400.96 $ 2 3 4 , 5 2 1. 3 4 $==="'1""3="'-,8=7=9=·=6=2=- ~ 11 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS (Continued)

Approp. & Balance ------Transfers 6/30/83 PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY

Police Chief Saly. (Rev. Sharing) $ 16,585.00 $ 16,585.00 $ 0 Police Officers Salys. 52,0ll!.OO 51,990.61 21.39 Police Off.Salys.Incen. 1,461.04 1,449.69 11. 35 Police training 1,000.00 694.80 305.20 Police Clerical Help 1,250.00 1,176.50 73.50 Police Expenses 18,500.00 18,421.02 78.98 Police Lock-up Fae. 1,500.00 1,500.00 0 Police Dispatching 10,200.00 10,200.00 0 Police Cruiser 9,000.00 8,582.82 417.18. Police Radios 3,500.00 0 3,500.00 Police Stn. in 1910 Bld. 11,000 .. 00 10,544.49 455.51 Police Lockup 6,800.00 2,818.42 3,981.58 Police Rvlvg.for Spec. Duty 5,488.50 6,132.50 - 644.00 Fire Dept. Jaws of Life 2,400.00 2,379.40 20.60 Fire Hydrant Rentals 1,960.00 1,960.00 0 Fire Dept. Salaries (Rev. Sharing) 5,375.00 5,375.00 0 Fire Dept. Salaries 12,644.00 11,884.12 759.88 Fire Dept. Expenses 15,394.00 13,784.75 1,609.25 Fire Dept. Alarm & Comm. 8,700.00 7,239.97 1,460.03 Civil Defense Saly. 337.00 337.00 0 Civil Defense Expenses 3,476.00 3,358.85 117.15 Dog Officer Wages & Exp. 1,600.00 1,438.50 161.50 Wire Insp. Wages & Exp. 1,000.00 980.14 19.86 Bldg. Insp. 6,450.00 6,448.88 1.12 Gas Insp. 100.00 100.00 0 Plumbg. Insp. " 1,100.00 1,100.00 0

Total Protect. Persons and Property $__ 1:.2_~2~. 54 $---~-~~!?.~ '. 46 "'$==1=2='=3=5=0=·=0=8

HIGHWAYS AND PARKS

Road Machy. Op. Exp. $ 38,094.33 $ 16,826.36 $ 21,267.97 Saly. Supt. Highways 17,250.00 17,250.00 0 Highway Mtce. 72,929.71 66,651.20 6,278.51 Special Highway w.& E. 6,118.00 6,064.75 53.25 Engineering Consultant 1,000.00 0 1,000.00 CH.335 Highway Grant 6,593.00 0 6,593.00 Highway Truck 1,764.77 1,764.77 0 Highway Sander 3,875.00 3,875.00 0 Highway Truck 1,784.23 0 1,784.23 Snow & Ice Control 25,646.70 25,646.70 0 Reconstruct Crane Nk~St. 69,923.05 48,375.95 21,547.10 CH. 90 Highway Improve. 35,000.00 0 35,000.00 Highway Dept. Garage 1,827.61 1,827.61 0 Salt Shed 2,431.93 306.02 2,125.91 Tree warden w. & Exp. 2,809.00 2,808.20 .80 12 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS (Continued)

Approp. & Balance Transfers Spent 6/30/83

HIGHWAYS AND PARKS (Cont.)

Dutch Elm Control Wages & Exp. $ 4,494.00 $ 4i,493. 79 $ .21 Insect Pest Control Wages & Exp. 1.00 0 1. 00 Park Comm. W. & Exp. 1,200.00 1,008.25 191. 7 5 Summer Playgrnd.82-83 3,000.00 3,000.00 0 83-84 3,500.00 0 3,500.00 84 - 8 5 ___3-',_5....;o_o_. o_o 0 3,500.00

Total Highways & Parks $302,742.33 $ 199,898.60 $ 102,843.73

VETERANS SERVICES

No. Essx.Vets.Ser.Dst. $ 2,668.00 $ 2,668.00 $ 0 Veterans Benefits 250.00 0 250.00 Rental Post Quarters 200.00 200.00 0 Veterans Pension 2,000.00 1,979.97 20.03 Soldiers Graves Exp. 660.00 660.00 0

Total Veterans services _$ __5_,_7_7_8_.o_o_ $ 5,507.97 $ 270.03

HEALTH AND SANITATION

Bd.Hlth.-Clrcl.Asst. $ 1,200.00 $ 892.75 $ 307.25 Bd.Hlth.-Expenses 1,000.00 599.01 400.99 Hospital & Med. Exp. l. 00 0 1. 00 Newburyport Health Ctr. 1,250.00 1,250.00 0 Improve Oper. Dump 10,470.59 2,449.00 8,021.59 Dump Expense 33,000.00 29,580.10 3,419.90 Insp. Animals w. & Exp. 187.00 187.00 0 Act. Insp. Sanitary 3,039.60 3,039.60 0 83-84 2,000.00 0 2,000.00

Total Health & Sanitn. $52,148.19 $ 37 997.46 ~$---=1~4~·~1~5~0~--7~3~

SCHOOLS AND LIBRARY

Reg. School Wg.& Exp. $685,050.67 $ 677,475.29 $ 7,575.38 Salys. Carr'd.Over 81-82 5,912.04 5,912.04 0 Vctnl. Ed. Chp. 74 100.00 0 100.00 Contract. Transportn. 37,333.33 37, 333. 33 0 CH.766 - Spec. Ed. 109,714.00 106,306.63 3,407.37 School Lunch. Rvlvg. 43,328.76 36,882.45 6,446.31 Title I 208.31 208.31 0 Title I 2,700.00 2,662.50 37.50 Title IV-B 683.89 683 .89 0 Title IV-C 3,000.00 2,948.26 51.74 Title VI-B 12,242.50 11,162.54 1,079.96 Listening Skills 1,641.00 1,641.00 0 Page School Fire Pro. 45,000.00 13,974.31 31,025.69 Pentucket Regional 507,380.00 507,380.00 0 13 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS (Continued)

Approp. & Balance Transfers Spent 6/30/83

SCHOOLS & LIBRARY (Cont.)

Whittier Regl. VoTech $ 53,584.00 $ 45,142.00 $ 8,442.00 Library Salys. & Wages 22,364.00 22,363.38 .62 Books & Period. 9,000.00 8,999.83 .17 Mtce. & Util. 4,584.00 4,289.83 294.17 Supplies 1,500.00 1,497.71 2.29

Total Schls. & Libry.$1,545,326.50 $1,486,863.30 $ 58,463.20

ENTERPRISES & MISC.

Water Dept. Op.Ex. $ 195,907.75 $ 103,627.96 $ 92,279.79 water System Improve. 390,595.00 342,075.00 48,520.00 water Meter Pit 11,530.68 2,906.00 8,624.68 Water Truck Paint Dmg. 70.00 70.00 0 Water Explor. & Devp. 20, 000. 00 0 20,000.00 Unpaid Bills Y.E.6/30/81 29.62 29.62 0 tt 6/30/82 571.88 571.88 0 state Grnt.Elder Affrs. 46.75 32.30 14.45 250.00 250.00 0 400.00 0 400. 00 • Dropin Cntr. 258.95 0 258.95 Council on Aging Exp. 1,210.00 1,087.07 122.93 Transpn. 1,000.00 816.00 184. 00 Planng. Bd. Exp. 450.00 422.60 27.40 Consult. 2,000.00 1,150.00 850.00 Merr. Vally. Plng.Bd. 715.25 699.51 15.74 Planning Bd. Mileage 75.00 0 75.00 " Fees A/c 2,085.91 00.oci 2,005.91 FinCom Exp. 100.00 68.12 31.88 FinCom Booklet 500.00 281.00 219.00 Reserve Fund 22,744.0l 21,888.85 855.16 Interest Exp. 70,210.20 68,819.07 1,391.13 Debt Payment 128,378.00 128,378.00 0

Total Enterprises & Misc. $ 849,129.00 $ 673,252.98 $ 175,87!.02

TOTAL PAYMENTS

From Regular Cash $7,646,244.56 From Revenue Sharing Cash 49,960.00

Total Payments $7,696,204.56

14 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIPTS

GENERAL REVENUE TAXES Real Estate 1981-83 $1,596,469.81 Personal Property 1979-83 27,310.20 In Lieu of Taxes 8,615.51 State Reimbursement Local Taxes 6,381.98 $1,638,777.50

PRIVILEGES Farm Animal Excise $ 623.19 Motor Vehicle Excise 84,540.66 Forest Products 412.00 85,575.85

LICENSES AND PERMITS Dog Licenses & Sales $ 1,838.00 Building Permits 10,463.90 Electrical Permits 1,170.50 sanitary Permits 4,907.95 Misc. 768.00 Liquor Licenses & Permits 840.00 19,988.35

SCHOOL GRANTS & GIFTS School Aid CH.70 $ 188,071.00 school Bldg. Asst. 67,788.39 School Tuition 928.00 S~hool Transportation 28,411.00 School Lunch Subsidies 10,451.54 Title I 2,700.00 Title IV-C 3,000.00 Title VI-B 11,070.00 Listening Skills 1,641.00 314,060.93

OTHER GRANTS AND GIFTS Mass. Local Aid $ 210,474.00 Mass. Highways 54,763.00 Mass. R. E. Abatements 4,259.63 Mass. Civil Defense 75.00 Mass. Aid Highway Construct. 48,375.95 Mass. Highway Mtce. Ch. 335 6,593.00 Mass. Library Aid 1,430.50 County Dog Tax Refund 476.36 Federal R~venue Sharing 31,748.00 Merrimack Valley Nutrition 890.00 Mass. Elder Affairs Grant 400.00 359,485.44

DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE Water Rates & Charges $ 143,267.31 School Lunch Sales 28,602.52 Road Machinery Fund 21,631.50 Court Fines 20,777.00 Off Duty Work Town Employees 7,30.00 Off Duty work Police 4,988.50 Police Reports & Parking Fines 1,097.95 Certificates of Lien 1,845.00 Library Fines 600.40 Misc. Sales Books, Maps, etc. 831.30 Hearings 292.20 15 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIPTS (Continued)

DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE (Cont.)

School Tuitions _$ ___1~,_0_97 '()_Q $ 2 25 I 760 • 68

TREASURER Investments Matured $3,458,000.00 Authorized Loans 750,000.00 Anticipation of Revenue 600,000.00 4,808,000.00

AGENCY,TRUSTS & INVESTMENTS Payroll Withholdings Elliot Fund Receipts Library Fund Receipts Interest on Real Estate Taxes $ 9,635.50 Interest on Other Collections 2,290.13 Interest on Invested Funds 29,660.21 Interest on Revenue Sharing Funds 1,697.55 Rents of Apartments 7,335.00 Rents of Town Hall 9,180.00 R~nt8 of Civil Defense Bldg. 1,500.00 Rents of Fields & Barn 360. 00 Rents of School Offices 4,233.75 65,892.14

TOTAL RECEIPTS

Regular Cash $7,781,236.79 Revenue Sharing Cash 49,492.55

Total Receipts $7,830,729.34

16 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

DEBT ACCOUNTS

Balance 7/1/82 Balance and New Principal Paid 6/30/83 Interest Paid

Elem. Sehl. Expans. $ 45,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 1,237.50 Tn.Hall Addn. 1,000.00 1,000.00 0 41.50 Purchase CCA 505,000.00 55,000.00 450,000.00 25,307.50 Renovate Page Sch. 175,000.00 25,000.00 150,000.00 9,100.00 Rebuild Garden St.Fire stn. 10,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00 522.00 Repr. Central Sch. Roof 22,500.00 4,500.00 18,000.00 1,174.50 Page School Boiler 21,000.00 3,500.00 17,500.00 1,010.66 Rebuild Gdn. St. Fire Stn. 5,900.00 1,200.00 4,700.00 270.30 Loader for Highway 20,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 1,074.00 1910 Bldg. Boiler 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 393.75 Page School Fire Prtn. 37 ,068.00 6,178.00 30,890.00

SubTotals $ 852,468.00 $ 128,378.00 $ 724,090.00 $41,417.99

B.A.N.Water 800,000.00 425,000.00 375,000.00 24,589.96 Tax Antic. 600,000.00 600,000.00 0 2,811.12

Totals $2,252,468.00 $1,153,378.00 $1,099,090.00 $68,819.07

CASH ACCOUNTS Revenue Regular Sharing

Balances July 1, 1982 $ 23,423.74 $ 617.75 Receipts 7,781,236.79 49 ,492. 55 Payments 7,646,244.56 49,960.00 Balances June 30, 1983 158,415.97 150.30

17 rowN OF WEST NEWBURY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT July 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983

RECONCILIATION OF TRUST FUNDS

Balance Deposits & Balance 7/1/82 Income Withdrawals 6L'.30/83

Gymnasium $ 643.97 $ 30.65 s 674.62 Stabilization 48,163.61 7,253.23 $+20,000.00 61,530.18 -13,886.66 Conservation 23,825.05 2,685.18 + 487.50 26,147.73 850.00 Rehabilitation 287.65 13.66 301.31 T. Kennett Hosp. 5,688.82 295.82 5,984.64 A. E. Elwell Library 1,027.37 53.45 1,080.82 Energy Resources Audit 1,080.00 9.80 1,089.80 Elliot Charity 76,200.77 + 2,825.00 77,065.77 - 1,960.00

+23,312.50 Totals $156,917.24 $ 10,341.79 $-16,696.66 $173,874.87

18 TREASURER'S REPORT

Norman H. Hobson, Treasurer, in account with the Town of West Newbury, Massachusetts

Balance on Hand--July 1, 1982 $ 23,423. 74 *Received--July 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983 7,781,236.79 $7,804,660.53 Payments--July 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983 6,646,244.56 Invested in Savings and Money Market Certificates 1,000,000.00 7,646,244.56

Balance--July 1, 1983 Northeast National Bank 151,257.24 Shawmut Bank of Boston 223.91 Cash on Hand 6,934.82 158,415.97 $7,804,660.53

Northeast National Bank, West Newbury, Massachusetts Balance June 30, 1983--per statement 223,717.25 Cl"\ Balance June 30, 1983--per check register 151,257.24 ..... Outstanding Checks--June 30, 1983 72,460.01 223,717.25

Shawmut Bank of Boston, N. A. Balance June 30, 1983--per statement 223.91 Balance June 30, 1983--per check register 223.91

*Includes interest earned from surplus revenue investments: $29,539.78 Treasurer's Report--2

REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT

Balance on Hand--July 1, 1982 $ 617.75 Received--July 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983: Federal Grants 31,748.00 Interest on Invested Funds 2,344.55 Invested Funds 15,400.00 $50,110. 30

Payments--July 1, 1982 to July 1., 1983: Salaries and Wages 27,960.00 Invested in Savings Account 22,000.00 Balance July 1, 1983: Northeast National Bank 150.30 50,110.30

Northeast National Bank, West Newbury, Massachusetts Balance June 30, 1983--per statement 199.23 Balance June 30, 1983--per check register 150.30 0 Outstanding checks--June 30, 1983 48.93 199.23 N Balance June 30, 1983--Savings Account $48,600.00

ELLIOT FUND

Principal Income and Loans $76,995.77 Real Estate and Special Loans $ 5,743.00 Invested Funds 67,820.80 Deposited in Banks 3,431.97 76,995.77

Available Income on Hand--July 1, 1982 14,.881.01 Receipts (Principal, Interest and Tax Refunds) 9,758.60 24,639.61

Paid out by order of Selectmen 2,795~50 Available Cash on Hand, July 1, 1983 21,844.11 24,639.61

Respectfully submitted, Norman H. Hobson, Treasurer COLLECTOR'S REPORT

Norman H. Hobson, Tax Collector, in account with the Town of West Newbury. Mass.

PROPERTY TAXES 1980-81 Real Estate Outstanding July 1, 1982 $ 8,580.32 Collected and Paid Treasurer $ 8,157.15 Outstanding June 30, 1983 423.17 8,580.32

PROPERTY TAXES 1981-82 Real Estate Outstanding July 1, 1982 54,229.50 Refunded 3,557.78 57,787.28 Collected and Paid Treasurer 42,055.50 Abated and refunded 7,115.51 Outstanding June 30, 1983 8,616.27 57,787.28

PROPERTY TAXES 1982-83 Real Estate Committed 1,651,031.56 Refunded 4,133.85 Special 61A commitment 397 .10 Overpayments to be ref uncled 908.19 1,656,470.70 Collected and Paid Treasurer 1,553,175. 77 Abated and Refunded 32,375.74 Transferred to Tax Title 1,391.94 Outstanding June 30, 1983 69,527.25 1,656,470.70

PROPERTY TAXES 1976-77 Personal Outstanding July 1, 1982 273.00 ·Abated 273.00

PROPERTY TAXES 1977-78 Personal Outstanding July 1, 1982 224.00 Abated 224.00

PROPERTY TAXES 1978-79 Personal Outstanding July 1, 1982 37.80 Collected and Paid Treasurer 9.45 Abated 28.35 37.80

PROPERTY TAXES 1979-80 Personal Outstanding July 1, 1982 53.26 Collected and Paid Treasurer 10.65 Abated 42.61 53.26

PROPERTY TAXES 1980-81 Personal Outstanding July 1, 1982 549.56 Outstanding June 30, 1983 549.56

PROPERTY TAXES 1981-82 Personal Outstanding July 1, 1982 149.50 Collected and Paid Treasurer 34.50 Outstanding June 30, 1983 115.00 149.50

PROPERTY TAXES 1982-83 Personal Committed 27 ,361.15 Collected and Paid Treasurer 27,255.60 Outstanding June 30, 1983 105.55 27 ,361.15

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ANIMAL EXCISE TAX 1981 Outstanding July 1, 1982 $ 63.00 Overpayment to be refunded 63.00 126.00 Collected and Paid Treasurer 126.00

ANIMAL EXCISE TAX 1982 Committed 497.19 Collected and Paid Treasurer 497.19

FOREST PRODUCTS TAX 1982 Committed 412.00 Collected and Paid Treasurer 412.00

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1973 Outstanding July 1, 1982 40.90 Collected and Paid Treasurer $ 19.80 Abated 21.10 40.90

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1976 Outstanding July 1, 1982 120.85 Collected and Paid Treasurer 24.75 Abated 96.10 120.85

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1977 Outstanding July 1, 1982 458.15 Collected and Paid Treasurer 52.80 Abated 405.35 458.15

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1978 Outstanding July 1, 1982 320.65 Collected and Paid Treasurer 36.30 Outstanding June 30, 1983 284.35 320.65

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1979 Outstanding July 1, 1982 527.47 Collected and Paid Treasurer 123.20 Outstanding June 30, 1983 404.27 527.47

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1980 Outstanding Jnly 1, 1982 3,528.95 Collected and Paid Treasurer 1,626.41 Abated and Refunded 842.34 Outstanding June 30, 1983 1,060.20 3,528.95

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1981 Outstanding July 1, 1982 2,576.58 Overpayments refunded 55.50 2,632.08 Collected and Paid Treasurer 1,645.91 Abated and Refunded 683.22 Outstanding June 30, 1983 302.95 2,632.08

22 -3- MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1982 Outstanding July 1, 1982 $ 9,645.08 Committed 1982 Excise in F. Y. 1983 20,220.98 Refunded 526.02 30,392.08 Collected and Paid Treasurer $ 27,037.04 Abated and Refunded 1,091.57 Outstanding June 30, 1983 2,263.47 30,392.08

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 1983 Committed 75,095.90 Refunded 278.70 75,374.60 Collected and Paid Treasurer 54,366.36 Abated and Refunded 3,311.81 Outstanding June 30, 1983 17,696.43 75,374.60

Collected and Paid Treasurer $ 9,967.27 Interest on 1979-80 Real Estate $ 100.00 Interest on 1980-81 Real Estate 2,226.16 Interest on 1981-82 Real Estate 4,495.25 Interest on 1982-83 Real Estate 2,814.09 Interest on 1978-79 Personal Property 1. 75 Interest on 1979-80 Personal Property 1.48 Interest on 1981-82 Personal Property 2.10 Interest on 1982-83 Personal Property 15.48 Interest on 1981 Animal Excise 2.00 Interest on 1973 Motor Vehicle Excise 1.30 Interest on 1976 Motor Vehicle Excise 5.08 Interest on 1977 Motor Vehicle Excise 3.58 Interest on 1978 Motor Vehicle Excise 1. 75 Interest on 1979 Motor Vehicle Excise 8.70 Interest on 1980 Motor Vehicle Excise 71. 22 Interest on 1981 Motor Vehicle Excise 77. 71 Interest on 1982 Motor Vehicle Excise 139.62 $ 9,967.27

WATER LIEN 1983 1982 Water Account

Committed $ 264.49 Collected and Paid Treasurer 264.49

23 -4- CASH STATEMENT

1980-81 Property Taxes Real Estate $ 8,157.15 1981-82 Property Taxes Real Estate 42,055.50 1982-83 Property Taxes Real Estate 1,553,175. 77 1978-79 Property Taxes Personal 9.45 1979-80 Property Taxes Personal 10.65 1981-82 Property Taxes Personal 34.50 1982-83 Property Taxes Personal 27,255.60 1981 Excise Animal 126.00 1982 Excise Animal 497.19 1982 Forest Products 412.00 1973 Excise Motor Vehicle 19.80 1976 Excise Motor Vehicle 24.75 1977 Excise Motor Vehicle 52.80 1978 Excise Motor Vehicle 36.30 1979 Excise Motor Vehicle 123.20 1980 Excise Motor Vehicle 1,626.41 1981 Excise Motor Vehicle 1,645.91 1982 Excise Motor Vehicle 27,037.04 1983 Excise Motor Vehicle 54,366.36 Interest 9,967.27 1983 Water Lier. 264.49 TOTAL PAID TREASURER $1,726,898.14

Respectfully Submitted, .

Norman H. Hobson, Collector

TOWN COLLECTOR'S DEPARTMENT

Norman H. Hobson, Collector, in account with th~ Town of West Newbury, Water Department.

Outstanding July 1, 1982 $ 23,462.19 Committed July 1, 1982--June 30, 1983 145,198.95 168,661.14 Transferred to 1983 Real Estate $ 195.10 Collected and Paid Treasurer 143,002.82 Abated 837.45 Discounts 732.19 Outstanding June 30, 1983 23,893.58 168,661.14

Interest Collected 1,957.91

Respectfully submitted,

Norman H. Hobson, Collector 24 V I T A L S T A T I S T I C S

BIRTHS RECORDED IN WEST NEWBURY IN 1983

Date Name Birthplace Parents

1982 Dec. 27 Ryan Gavin Dower Newburyport ~ichard W. & Catherine L. (Conklin) Dower Dec. 27 Gregory Richard Dower Newburyport Richard W. & Catherine L. (Conklin) Dower 1983 Jan. 5 Gregory Staples Schena Newburyport Michael F. & Claudia M. (Staples) Schena Jan. 11 Jeffrey Michael Hendriksen Beverly Charles L. & Mary F. (Haberkorn) Hendriksen Jan. 14 John Lawrence Pasquina Newburyport John J. & Kathleen A. (Grimes) Pasquina Jan. 20 Corissa Danielle Angelo Newburyport Robert A. & Marilu (Quackenbush) Angelo Jan. 27 Daniel Winn Whitaker Newburyport Nathaniel & Debra L. (Oliver) Whitaker Feb. 10 Sarah Emilya Ingram Newburyport William C. & Linda D. (Williams) Ingram Feb. 17 Andrew Walter Plummer Newburyport William E. & Sharon L. (Holmes) Plummer Feb. 28 Abigail Anne Beckwith Lawrence David R. & Patricia A. (Bardsley) Beckwith "'<.n Feb. 28 Sarah Elizabeth Beckwith Lawrence David R. & Patricia A. (Bardsley) Beckwith Mar. 4 Sarah Ann Luebcke Newburyport Richard A.& Jennifer A. (Attenborough) Luebcke Mar. 6 Joseph Jon Hemond Newburyport Raymond N. & Julia A. (Smith) Hemond Mar. 7 Andrew Phillip Comeau Haverhill Phillip L. & Sandra R. (Knox) Comeau Mar. 10 Lindsey Noyes Berking Beverly Charles R. & Patricia A.(O'Neil) Berking Mar. 27 Brianna Winsor Newburyport Brian J. & Suzy G. (Andrews) Winsor Apr. 16 Laureen Elizabeth Gagalis Haverhill Robert J. & Joan M. (Twomey) Gagalis Apr. 21 Marc William Boucher Salem Ronald J. & Lydia M. (Marceau) Boucher May 1 Craig John Williams Haverhill Scott B. & Martha A. (Shanahan) Williams May 15 Linsey B. Nicholson Methuen Richard J. & Susan D. (Blood) Nicholson May 23 Sean Michael Cena Beverly John J. & Carol F. (Lupien) Cena June 6 Alexander Moulton Gallup Boston Earl P. & Cynthia M. (Moulton) Gallup June 12 Jenny McGee Dougherty Beverly James C. & Susan M.(Tomola) Dougherty June 22 Christine Marie Orcutt Newburyport Wallace L., III & Eileen L. (Snow) Orcutt June 25 Joan E. Baczewski Newburyport John J. & Clare A. (Tomasz) Baczewski July 10 John Philip Christiansen Beverly Philip G. & Lois A. (Roth) Christiansen July 17 Kaitlin Hughes Ebinger Newburyport Christopher A. & Theresa (Forhecz) Ebinger July 29 Catherine Mary Rymsha Newburyport James W. & Mary E. (Cooney) Rymsha Aug. 24 Courtney Farnham Winchester George C., III & Janis J. (Lotito) Farnham Aug. 29 Kyle Aubrey Shaffer Newburyport Bradley W. & Pamela G. (Dunn) Shaffer VITAL STATISTICS

Births--2

Aug. 31 Gregory Lawrence McDonald Newburyport Gregory L. & Debra A. (Publicover) McDonald Sept.4 Elizabeth Marie Jacques Beverly Donald~R. & Jo Anne (Oliver) Jacques Sept.20 Daniel Patrick French Danvers Alan L. & Dolores A. (Dion) French Sept.23 Seth Shepherd Aganski Newburyport Paul & Linda L. (Shepherd) Aganski Nov. 27 Patri~k Xanthe Gray Newburyport Christopher D. & Allison S. (Farragher) Guay Nov. 29 Devlin Marie Selman Beverly James A., Jr. & Virginia A. (Jones} Selman Nov. 30 Andrew Eugene Tucker Beverly Paul M. & Dorothy A. (Harter) Tucker Dec. 12 Benjamin Young Jones Newburyport William B. & Suzanne Y. (Schoenthaler) Jones

MARRIAGES RECORDED IN WEST NEWBURY IN 1983

~ ·Name Residence Place of Marriage Person Officiating Apr. 2 David S. Smith Haverhill West Newbury David A. Dobi Carol D. Wallace Haverhill Minister of the Gospel ~ Ap:i:. 16 David D. Jennell West Newbury West Newbury Ralph L. Tucker Kathryn Sworobowicz Newburyport Priest May 7 Christopher D. Garland West Newbury West Barnstable Marcel Lajoie Robin Finn Marston Mills Priest May 14 Jack E. Andrew, Jr. Seabrook, N. H. West Newbury Bertrand H. Steeves Cathleen A. MacLeay Seabrook, N. H. Clergyman July 16 Robert G. Kinsman No. Hampton, N. H. West Newbury David A. Dobi Christine A. Gibbons Rye, N. H. Minister of the Gospel Aug. 14 Bernard P. Antanavich Atkinson, N. H. Newbury David A. Dobi Susanne P. Spalding Amesbury Minister of the Gospel Aug. 27 James D. Whitney West Newbury West Newbury Jerome W. Doyle Peggy L. Howarth West Newbury Priest Sept.10 ~ichard J. Vorias West Newbury Peabody Robert H. Blute Patricia M. Grogan West Newbury Priest Sept.20 Barry P. Melanson West Newbury West Newbury Jerome W. Doyle Dawn DeGaeta West Newbury Priest Oct. 1 Robert G. Danforth Haverhill West Newbury Daniel J. Doyle Susan Lyn Burrill West Newbury Priest Oct. 1 David F. Taylor Amesbury West Newbury David A. Dobi Sh,eila A. Boussu Amesbury Minister of the qospel VITAL STATISTICS

Marriages--2

Oct. 9 Thad Berry Danvers West Newbury Daniel J. Doyle Diane M. Marshall West Newbury Priest Oct. 15 David C. Aune W. Hartford, Conn. West Newbury David A. Dobi Susan Jean Habib West Newbury Minister of the Gospel Oct. 30 Robert S. Davis West Newbury West Newbury David A. Dobi April S. Costa Newburyport Minister of the Gospel Dec. 17 Donald Kizirian Newton, N. H. West Newbury L. Pierre Hissey Diane Hissey Newton, N. H. R. C. Clergyman Dec. 2 7 Norman S. Wilks Haverhill West Newbury John D. Fickett Karin Sheys West Newbury Minister of the Gospel

DEATH RECORDED IN WEST NEWBURY IN 1983

Date Name ~ Residence Place of Interment 1982 '.::; Dec. 2 Marie Anne (Kelley) Cottrill 72 7 Chestnut St. St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lynn 1983 Apr. 1 Ethel P. (Eustis) Cashman 87 83 Garden St. Walnut Hill' Cemetery, West Newbury Apr. 15 George H. Frye 91 25 Prospect St. Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury May 3 Milo M. Williams 76 146 Crane Neck St. So. Easton Cemetery, Easton, MA June 23 Constance R (Bell) Pearson 90 155 Crane Neck St. Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill July 11 John W. Bailey 75 Main St. Merrimack Cemetery, West Newbury July 11 John S. Sawyer 89 58 Maple St. Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill July 24 Mabelle B. (Ellis) Adams 83 26 Church St. Riverview Cemetery, Groveland Aug. 11 Robert F. Marshall 72 175 Main St. Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill Aug. 25 Evelyn G. (Culliford) Grout 81 8 Training Field Rd. Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill Aug. 28 Warren L. Irvine 73 331 Main St. Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead Aug. 31 Evelyn c. (Peck) Irvine 70 331 Main St. Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead Sept.19 Elsie H. (Zimmer) Field 91 12 Hilltop Circle Puritan Park Lawn Cem., Peabody Sept. 29 Phillip F. Hills 76 5 Archelaus Pl. Walnut Hill Cemetery, West Newbury Sept.29 Mabel E. (Parks) Jackson 76 106 Maple St. Walnut Hill Cemetery, West Newbury Nov. 17 Myrtle L. (Blakney) Flynn 77 14 Prospect St. Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury Nov. 25 Addie E. (Edmonds) Metcalf 78 44 Coffin St. Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury Nov. 26 Bernice H. (David) Nelson 78 21 Mechanic St. Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury Dec. 3 Lorraine S. (Swap) Wood 56 14 Saw Mill Brood Rd. Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill Dec. 15 John M. Jennell 71 73 Church St. Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury Dec. 24 Curtis U. Metcalf 85 44 Coffin St. Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE TOWN CLERK

Dogs: Males 329 Females 46 Spayed 308 Kennel $10 5 Kennel $25 2 Removal of Kennel 1 Total number of licenses issued: 691

Total receipts turned over to Town Treasurer: $1,770.50

Fish and Wildlife: Resident Fishing 80 Resident Hunting 34 Resident Sporting 46 ·Resident Minor Fishing 10 Resident Alien Fishing 1 Non-Resident Alien Fishing 1 Non-Resident Alien 7-day Fishing 2 Non-Resident Alien Hunting (Small Game) 2 Resident Minor Trapping 3 Resident Trapping 5 Duplicates 1 Non-Resident Alien Hunting (Big Game) 1 Resident Sporting Over 70 (Free) 5 Resident Fishing Paraplegic Blind (Free) 3 Resident Fishing Age 65-69 3 Archery/Primitive Firearms Stamps 2 Mass. Waterfowl Stamps 48 247 Returns made monthly to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, State Office Building, 100 Cambridge St., Government Center, Boston, MA 02202. Total paid: $2,574.25

Raffles and Bazaars Permits: Total number issued 4 Paid to Treasurer: $40.00

Receipts paid to Treasurer from use of copying machine, sale of resident booklets, by-law booklets, Zoning books, Sub-division regulations, maps of the town, voting lists, fuel storage permits, and 61A law pamphlets totaled $407.60.

The Town Clerk as Parking Clerk received fines totaling $130.00. This sum was paid to the Town Treasurer.

28 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Pursuant to the warrant issuea by the Selectmen on March 23, 1983, which was legally posted by Constable Eugene M. Willis, Jr., who made proper return of his doings thereon, the Annual Town Meeting of 1983 was called to order at 7:40 p.m., Monday, April 25 at Town Hall, by Moderator Steven Pearlstein. The constable's return of service was read by Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson. Opening remarks regarding the meeting were made by the moderator. Article 1, the election was passed over.

Article 2. Voted, on motion of Ablert E. Elwell that this article remain open throughout the meeting so reports can be made at any time. Selectman Thomas Pulkkinen explained the Selectmen's position on the town's current and future financial picture. The Selectmen plan to ask that the meeting be adjourned at the conclusion of consideration of the warrant to June 6, 1983. At that time the Selectmen hope to have definite information regard ing State reimbursements.

Mr. Elwell reported for the Harold T. Daley Resolutions Committee. He told of the former Selectman with whom he served prior to the reading of resolutions by the Town Clerk. The. resolutions were adopted unanimously as follows: Town of West Newbury Harold T. Daley Whereas, our fellow citizen and esteemed friend, Harold T. Daley, has left these earthly scenes to rest upon a distant shore, therefore, be it: Resolved, in his passing the Town and its citizens have lost a true friend and one of our most worthy servants; Resolved, that Harold T. Daley served the Town and the people for years as Selectman, Assessor, Board of Health, Board of Public Welfare, as well as other positions, and we will always be deeply grateful for his unselfish contribution to the Town's well-being; Resolved, that during his service, 1935-1938, as Chairman of the Board of Public Welfare, Harold T. Daley demonstrated the truest principles of Christian. charity by his compassion for the needy hurna.n brethern; Resolved, that Harold T. Daley, 1951-1957, contributed greatly to the necessary changes to ensure a better future for West Newbury citizens. The changes consisted of the adoption of zoninq, crea tion of the Pentucket Regional School District, the construction of a Central Fire Station, the establishment of a sanitary land fill that served the Town for almost 30 years; Resolved, that Harold T. Daley will long be remembered for his many civic activities including his faithful support of God's work in West Newbury through his position in All Saints Episcopal Church; Resolved, that these resolutions be entered in the record of the Town and a copy be sent to the wife, family, and mother of Harold T. Daley as an expression of the sympathy and respect of the citizens of West Newbury. Respectfully submitted, George W. McGrath Albert E. Elwell Everett G. Stewart Howard R. Sheys

Selectman Frank E. Hobson, Jr., reported for the Elementary School Consolidation committee. 29 FinCom Co-chairman Chandler Grinnell reported on that Committee's work, the results of which were printed in the recommendation book handed out at the Town Hall entrance. He commended the Board of Selectmen for their management of town affairs this past year.

On motion of Russell W. Joy, Jr., this meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. to a Special Town Meeting.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Pursuant to the warrant issued by the Selectmen on April 7, 1983, which was legally posted by Constable Eugene M. Willis, Jr., who made proper return of his doings thereon, a Special Town Meeting was called to order by Moderator Steven Pearlstein in Town Hall, Monday, April 25, 1983, at 8:15 p.m. The constable's return of service was read by Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson.

Article 1. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Thomas Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer the following amounts into the Reserve Fund: Purchase Typewriter - Assessors, $292.50; Upgrade Town Hall - Heating, $142.32; Purchase Fire Extinguishers, $168.50; Repairs to Central School, $44.56; Repair Electric Conn. - Christmas Tree, $150.00; Unpaid Bills ~FY Ended 6/30/81, $10.38; Jaws of Life, $300.00; Town Report, $635.65; Town Hall - Operating Account, $1,000.00; Tota-1: $2,744.01

Article 2. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Merton Chute. Voted, to transfer $2,000.00 from the Street Light Account and $1,800.00 from the Paint 1910 Building Account to the 1910 Building Police Lockup Account.

Article 3. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Frank E. Hobson. Voted, to transfer $650.00 from the Paint 1910 Building Account to the Renovate and Equip 1910 Building Account.

Article 4. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer $1,194.84 from the Assistant Assessor Salary Account and establish an Assessor's Clerical Assistance Account.

Article 5. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, to transfer $255.85 from the purchase Dehumidifier Account to the Town Clerk Office Equipment Account.

Article 6. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer $2,100.00 from the Town Counsel Fee Account to the Group Insurance Account.

Article 7. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer $5,300.00 from the Insurance and Bond Account and $4,378.00 from the 1910 Building Operating Account; ;with $6,178. to the Maturing Debt Account and $3,500.00 to the Interest on Debt Account.

Article 8. FinCom approved. Motion: selectman Chute. Voted, to transfer $400.00 from the Housing Authority, $100.00 from the Bridge Account, $250.00 from the Sidewalk Account, $499.00 from the Insect Pest Control Account, and $250.00 from the Veterans Benefits Account to the Salt Shed Account.

30 Article 9. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, to transfer $100.00 from the Historic District Account to the 6/30/82 Unpaid Bill Account to a 1982 Wiring Inspector bill.

Article 10. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted unanimously, to pay a Fiscal Year 1981 Police Department telephone bill in the amount of $29.62 from the 6/30/81 Unpaid Bill Account.

Article 11. FinCom approved. Motion: Charles Courtemanche, Chair man of the Water Commissioners. Voted unanimously, to transfer the sum of $22,547.92 from the Water Department Reserve Account to the Interest Account.

On motion of Russell Joy the meeting dissolved at 8:25 p.m.

Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - 1983

Following completion of the Special Town Meeting, the Moderator reconvened the Annual Town Meeting. He gave an explanation of the procedure in taking up the annual budget under Article 3. He outlined steps used in the past of taking up the budget department by department and voters calling "hold" on any item to be discussed. The Moderator ruled he would entertain a motion of reconsideration only at the end of the meeting.

Former Selectman Albert E. Elwell raised the point that for the first time in the history of town: requests of the department heads were not printed in the Fincom recommendation booklet. Chairman Carlos Dew of the FinCom stated that Prop. 2 1/2 caused the removal of these figures.

Chairman Arthur DiMauro of the School Committee read the following letter into the record: Mr. Stephen Pearlstein, Moderator

Dear Mr. Pearlstein:

The School Committee objects to the fact that the budget recommen dation for the elementary schools has been relegated to a footnote in the proposed appropriations booklet and that the voted regional school assessment does not appear in the warrant at all.

The Committee believes that a reduction to the certified appor tioned share of the regional school budget, prior to its insertion in the warrant, deprives the local appropriating authoritv (the Town Meeting) of its statutory right and obligation to approve the regional school budget. The Committee calls to your attention Chapter 71, s. 168, amended, by Chapter 744 of the Acts of 1981, which provides the statutory authority for a School Committee to approve a budget to present to the Town and a procedure for the Town to follow. Similarly, Chapter 71, s. 38N, exists for School Committees of each Town. we respectfully request that the Town Meeting be apprised of the budget figures approved by the West Newbury and Pentucket Regional 31 Committees in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth and submitted to the Town of West Newbury.

Sincerely yours, Arthur DiMauro, Chairman West Newbury school Committee

Motion: w. Lawrence Corcoran. Voted, that it be a sense of the meeting that in the future department head budget reauests be printed in the FinCom booklet and that the Town Clerk inform both the Selectmen and FinCom of this action.

Moderator Pearlstein suggested that the Selectmen put a hold on any item where there is a difference between department requests and the Selectmen's and Fincom's recommendations.

A discussion followed concerning whether salary raises be 4% or 6%. It was decided not to set a percentage because individual items can be different for valid reasons. A motion to follow the Selectmen's 6% recommendation was not accepted by the Moderator.

Selectman Pulkkinen announced under Item #3 that Building Inspec tor Richard Hemingway would serve as part-time supervisor of the full-time custodian of town buildings. The Selectmen's figure of $22,109.00 for salaries of appointed personnel was voted.

Item #6 Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted 106 to 76, to aoprove the Selectmen's recommendation of $2,500.00 for Mill Pond uperat ing expense.

Item #8. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, that Insurance and Bonds be $42,800 as recommended by his board, and that $38,000.00 be taken from Revenue Sharing.

Item #13. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, as recommended by the Selectmen, $675.00 for Registrars' Salaries.

Items #20, 21 & 22. Motion: Town Accountant Lincoln R. Walker. Voted, that these be combined into one line item totaling $4,731.00, the amount recommended by the Selectmen.

Item #31. Motion: Norman H. Hobson, Treasurer and Collector. Defeated, a motion to approve the department head's request for $13,125.00 for Clerical Assistance.

Item #33. Motion: George Schofield, Assessor. Defeated, a motion to increase the Assessors' Salaries to $1,200.00. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to increase the Selectmen's figure to $680.00, which is 6%.

Item #34. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, $16,500.00 for Appointed Personnel Salaries of the Assessors.

Item #43. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, $75,000.00 for Police Department Salaries.

Item #48. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, $19,212.00 for Fire Department Salaries.

32 Items #52 & 53. Motion: Accountant Walker. Voted, to combine Civil Defense Salary & Expenses into one item totaling $1,682.00.

Items #67 & 68. Motion: Accountant Walker. Voted, to combine Board of Health Expenses and Clerical Assistance into one item totaling $2,000.00

Items #77-80. Motion: Accountant Walker. Lost, an attempt to combine all Library items into one total.

Items #79 & 80. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to combine Maint. & Utilities, and Supplies items into one totaling $8,050.00.

Items #84 & 85. Motion: Accountant Walker. Voted, to combine Council on Aging Expenses and Transportation into one item totaling $2 ,210.00.

Item #87. Motion: Chairman DiMauro of the School Committee. Lost 89 to 59, a motion to appropriate $725,994.00 for Elem. School Salaries & Expenses. The Selectmen recommended $718,328.00 for this item.

Item #89. Motion: Chairman DiMauro. Lost, a motion to appropriate $37,220.00 for School Transportation.

Item #91. Motion: Chairman DiMauro. Lost, a motion to approve the Regional School assessment at $556,684.00 instead of the · Selectmen's recommendation of $519,675.00.

It was voted at 11:35 p.m. to adjourn this session until April 26 at 7:30 p.m.

The adjou~ned session of the 1983 Annual Town Meeting reconvened after a 30 minute wait for a guorum, Tuesday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall.

Item #94. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, $52,779.44 for Interest on debt, $9,898.44 of which will come from the Water Department Reserve Fund.

A total 1984 Fiscal Year budget of $2,256,425.44 was voted as follows:

GENERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Number Description Tax Rate Other Total 1 Selectmen's Salaries $ 3,840.00 2. Selectmen's Operating Exp. 6,510.00 3. Appointed Personnel - Salys. 22,109.00 4. Town Hall-Op. Expenses 8,000.00 5. 1910 Bldg.-Op. Expenses 12,175.00 6. Mill Pond -Op. Expenses 2,soo.00 7. Other Town Prop.-Op.Exp. 10,075.00 8. Insurance and Bonds 4,800.00 38,000.00* 42,800.00 9. Group Insurance 28,700.00 10. Unemployment Compensation 12,000.00 11. Public Street Lights 7,000.00 Total $117,709.00 $155,709.00 33 TOWN MODERATOR Number Description Tax Rate Other Total

12. Moderator's Salary $ 30.00 Total $ 30.00 $ 30.00

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

13. Salaries $ 675.00 14. Expenses 1,700.00 15. Regis'n./Persons & Dogs 1,100.00 16. Town Clerk Compensation 100.00 Total $ 3,575.00 3,575.00

FINANCE COMMITTEE 17. Expenses $ 100.00 18. Printing-Prop.Apprc·p.Bklt. 500.00 19. Reserve Fund 20,000.00 Total $ 20,600.00 20,600.00

OFFICE OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT 20,21 Salary, Exp., & Clercl. Asst. 4,731.00 & 22 Total $ 4,731.00 4,731.00

OFFICES OF TOWN TREASURER, COLLECTOR & CLERK 23. Treasurer's Salary $ 6,235.00 24. Collector's Salary 6,750.00 25. Clerk's Salary 5,100.00 26. Expenses, Treasurer 1,000.00 27. Expens~s, Collector 2, 100. 00 28. Expenses, Clerk 950.00 29. Tax Title Foreclosure 80.00 30. Vital Statistics 75.00 31. Clerical Assistance 12,200.00 32. Prep./Mailing Tax Bills Total $ 34,490.00 34,490.00

BOARD OF ASSESSORS 33. Assessors' Salaries $ 680.00 34. Apptd. Personnel Salaries 16,500.00 35. Expenses 3,000.00 36. Prep./Mailing Tax Bills 1,500.00 Total $ 21,680.00 21,680.00

TOWN COUNSEL 37. Retainer $ 1,300.00 38. Fees 5,000.00 Total $ 6,300.00 6,300.00

PLANNING BOARD 39. Expenses $ 450.00 40. Dues: M'mck Vly.Plan.Cornm. 717.00 41. Mileage 75.00 42. Consultant Services 2,000.00 Total $ 3,242.00

TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $212,357.00 $38,000.* $250,357.00

34 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Number Description Tax Rate Other Total

43. Salaries $ 75,000.00 44. Incentive Pay -o- 45. Expenses l 7, 420. 00 46. Lockup Facility -o- 47. Dispatcher Service 10, 800. 00 Total $103,220.00 $103,220.00

FIRE DEPARTMENT 48. Salaries $ 19,212.00 49. Fire Alarm & Communication 7,900.00 so. Hydrant Rental 2,250.00 51. Expenses 16,790.00 Total $ 46,152.00 46,152.00

CIVIL DEFENSE 52/53 Salary & Expenses $ 1,682.00 Total $ 1,682.00 1,682.00

INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS

54. Wages and Expenses $ 198.00 198. 00

DOG OFFICER 55. Wages and Expenses $ 1,700.00 1,700.00

INSPECTOR'S OFFICE 56. Salaries and wages $ 10,900.00 57. Mileage 1,300.00 58. Expenses 400.00 Total $ 12,600.00 12,600.00

BOARD OF APPEALS

59. Expenses $ 100.00 100.00

AMBULANCE SERVICE RETAINER 60. Retainer Fee $ 5,000.00 5,000.00

TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY $170,652.00 $170,652.00

HIGHWAYS AND TREES 61. Salaries, Full-time Pers. $ 62,000.00 62. Maint. & Utilities 2,800.00 63. Snow & Ice Removal 10,000.00 64. Dutch Elm, Tree Warden, Insect Pest Control 2,120.00 65. Highway, Bridge and Sidewalk Maintenance 53,310.00 Total $130,230.00 $130,230.00

BOARD OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS

66. Park Comm'rs.-Wages & Exp. 900.00 900.00 35 BOARD OF HEALTH

Number De scr iptio n Tax Rate Other Total

67/68 Expenses & Clrcl. Asst. $ 2,000.00 69. Hospital and Medical 1. 00 70. Nbpt. Health Center 1,250.00 71. Town Dump 33,500.00 Total $ 36,751.00 $ 36,751.00

VETERANS' AID

7 2. No. Essex Vets. Serv.Dist. Vets. Benefits $ 100.00 7 3. Expenses 2,806.00 74. Rental c.L.Carr Post 240 A.L. Quarters 200.00 7 5. Vet's Retiremt.-C.Whitcomb 2,000.00 76. Soldier's Graves Expenses 650.00 Total $ 5,756.00 5,756.00

G.A.R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 77. Salaries $ 23,875.00 78. Books & Periodicals 9,000.00 79/80 Maint. & Utils. & Supplies 8,050.00 Total $ 40,925.00 Less Revenue-State Aid (-1,430. 00) Dog Tax (-1,000.00) Net Total $ 38,495.00 38,495.00

CONSERVATION COMMISSION 81. Expenses $ 300.00 $ $ 300.00

HISTORICAL COMMISSION 82. Expenses $ loo. 00 $ 100.00

HISTORICAL DISTRICT COMMISSION 83. Expenses $ loo.oo 100.00

COUNCIL ON AGING 84/85 Expenses & Transportation $ 2,210.00 2 t 21 o. 00

HOUSING AUTHORITY 86. Expenses $ 1,500.00 1,500.00

EDUCATION 87. W.N. School Dept. Sal 'ys. & Exp. Reg. Sch. Program $718,328.00 88. Voe. Education (CH.74) 100.00 89. school Trans. (Contracted) 33,980.00 90. Salaries/Exp.Spec.Ed. Program (CH. 766) 115,158.00

Total W.N.School Dept. $867,566.00

Regional School Assessments: 91. Pentucket Regional School $519,675.00# 92. Whittier Reg.Voc.Tech.H.S. 62,793.00 Total Education $1,450,034.00 $1,450,034.00 3e DEBT SERVICE

Number Description Tax Rate Other Total

93. Maturing Debt $ 128,556.00 94. Interest 42,881.00 $ 9,898.44** $ 52,779.44 Total $ 171,437.00 $181,335.44

TOTAL BUDGET $2,220,822.00 $47,898.44 $2,268,720.44

*From Rev. Sharing Funds #Voted at June 6 Session **From Water Dept. Reserve

Article 4. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning July 1, 1983, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and acts in amendment thereof, and including in addition thereto, Chapter 849 of the Acts of 1969, as amended, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.

Article 5. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, that the town authorize the appointing authorities to establish salary rates for appointed personnel, after consultation with the Personnel Committee and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen.

Moderator Pearlstein permitted the meeting to take up Article 37 out of order. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, that the town adopt a Salary Compensation by-law for the establish ment of salary and wage rates; said by-law to read: Appointing authorities shall establish salary and wage rates after consultation with the Personnel Committee and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen.

Article 6. FinCom. approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer from the Road Machinery Fund to the Road Machinery Operating Account, the sum of $22,000.00

Article 7. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, to continue the present system of highway maintenance in cooperation with the Commonwealth.

Article 8. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer the sum of $35,000.00 from Free C•h, in anticipation of reimbursement from the Commonwealth under the provisions of Chapter 90, Highway Improvements.

Article 9. FinCom approved $15,000.00 from the Stabilization Fund. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, that the town transfer $625.00 from the "Purchase Sander Account", $1,159.23 from the "Purchase Truck Account" and $15,215.77 from the Stablization Fund to purchase and equip a Highway Department truck. The vote was unanimous.

37 Article 10. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, to authorize the Superintendent of Streets and the Board of Selectmen to dispose of a cab and chassis in the best interest of the town.

Article 11. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, to transfer from the Stabilization Fund the sum of $9,000.00 to purchase and equip a police cruiser; the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of Police to act as a committee to carry out any action taken under this article and to dispose of the 1979 Ford cruiser in the best interest of the town. The vote was unanimous.

Article 12. FinCom approved $12,175.00 from the Stabilization Fund. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, to transfer from the Stabilization Fund the sum of $12,175.00 for the purchase and installation of new radios for the Police Department, as part of the Northern Essex County Police Emergency Radio Network, and to trade in the old radios in the best interest of the town.

Article 13. FinCom approved $4,000.00 from the Stabilization Fund. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, to transfer from the stabilization Fund the sum of $4,000.00 for the purchase of a breathalyzer.

Article 36. The Moderator ruled that this article could be taken up out of order. FinCom approved $500.00 from tax revenue. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, to raise and appropriate $500.00 for the purchase of a typewriter for the Police Department.

Article 14. FinCom approved. Motion: selectman Hobson. Voted, to transfer to the Library Salaries, Wages and Expense Account such monies as are available from the Library Incentive Grant for Free Public Libraries as granted for Fiscal Year 1984; and also the unexpended Dog Tax money returned annually by the County Treasurer in accordance with Section 172, Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as amended.

Article 15. FinCom not approved. Motion: Town Clerk Hobson: (to raise and appropriate $1,000.00). Amendment: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer from the Stabilization Fund the sum of $1,000.00 for an air conditioning unit for the office of the Town Clerk, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Accountant, and Board of Registrars.

Article 16. FinCom approved from Free cash• the sum of $1,000.00. Motion: Town Clerk Hobson; (to transfer $1,244.15 from Free Cash to be spent with other equipment account balances totaling $488.85 making a total of $1,733.00, approximate cost of the two items.) Amendment: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $1,000.00 for the purchase of a fireproof file cabinet and an electric typewriter.

Article 18. FinCom approved. $20,000.00 from taxes. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 for the Stabilization Fund in accordance with section SB, Chapter 40, G.L.

Article 19. FinCom approved from taxes. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, to transfer $3,500.00 from Free Cash for the 1984 summer Playground Program. 38 ,·f)9JoV .9JLJt'.'J nc,m.i'.J9192 : rr.c Articll:~ :i,Q.r;;Ji]f':kJl{)JllbrfliPP£P¥c\!Pl'·: Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, 1thatt··t;:t.i,~ 1 j·TQ1W>rh--f OB:t "*jSt, fli~!f}?,ury accept as a gift the piano from the Theater in the Valley and send them a letter of thanks.

4i;: .. t,iq.l:e ~1, 02 ~-foi;pCfpl,l}nJlf'Pf9:Vep11 L Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted 84Jstc~)0Qnotj1,qit~ aicPE!rfr.IW1W.Y} !S"RR~intment By-Law .be adopted pursuant tc2;nlf;h'i!rc•riW:P"Vj'.L_~oru> £9:!5 &¥c-~J.pn. 4A, Chapter 41 of the Mass. General rir,,C!:~SJ~ S/hW Jly0-1MrF-5' (i::i=a,?ij:lfRe Board of Health is authorized to OliJlOJi>CllJl\lb 9d'l:J!Jll~repf0 ,~Js 1 ,?ogfB~ to act as Inspector of Sanitary Dispos.%6Jrlli~~_,s;,:;,,t:Jle 3 :J3B~r,~, 1 ff water Commissioners is authorized to appoint a member of its Board to work from time to time as refAAiJif.Et.df;aAJ,~Ji,~Or*'fj ;1\\,!ffl:rt&6.~oard of Assessors is authorized to appo~: q, 1 CJ1f!Fbf!:FJ:£lrtr;~}s01 Bo_er!)I to act as Clerk of the Board. ~~~~~p~:~~~}~~;}R~~~r~~F~~ the taking up of Articles 17, 23 . C\frP 1)Hh a,t..J. J,:!\j.J3,,r,P.1JlriH.l.'rf~-?Jf,J. 7 having been passed over earlier . . rrwoj :-;fi.t 1o ;·29"1·r~"tr.i. Article 17. FinCom approved. Motion: Bruce Taylor of the Board of ~!l:?-}Ws-i 1 J\I!WPEill~NJ: =:rr6'~4lct~. _Christiansen of the Board of Heal th, to ad_P:1 ..Pltfu-!"?r~f:l ,:,'J&·i:Par¥; f ~~'> .r,he inspect ion of sanitary sys terns" , so t,.haj1:0 tpJ!s!!1:94:°-Jc-9narf-.S -ji!(l~n&~d0 (was voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $2,00b.oo to pay for the inspection of sanitary systems, and to authorize the Board of Health to pay one of its 1 \Tl~JJfar4'd OifiJ!dl:Y ,gp~}}.Jj.ej1 ,f.,pspcrctor appointed by the Board of He al th. ,,9,J;;>J;P,;5-i oJz .fiq-.:,.f'f ¥-J .co:'QL,f::e cted for these services for the oCY.~:J'."c~~.9:.<:fcW_fa;f%r~J.9~?}t•G!-s0 jacting Inspector of Sanitary Disposal System.5.rnsmj·11iq~ci s:)i f--)q r;:fj :re

A r#§;J.~ 2.3cr JJi.pCJ>Jli:rflflpf,_,q;ve,q a,t $5.72 per hour. Motion: Charles 1 02 1 D. f.-H.Hf::,t.;E?fl

Article 39. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to "\'ti~}~~0 t,z"'-·"t,q') ljlp,JAi~,7,essors to appoint members of the Board of AS'fi%!iri:i'?;~"J:slo :'9t'?r19m'Ol\'.:ilf,J.;er~s 09f their Board according to the pro v i "!it:o,.n~_,,:>i.11o <;·~.i1 ·rr~! :Jin0 ·'::tfJ_rro.r A~~ksket~i· ,J%i9~9~~~~p~~i~~,_,~n the amount of $94,875.00. Motion: Mr. Courtemanche. Voted, to transfer from the Water Department Reserve Account to the water Department Operating Account the sum .~a~oil~Lil~~0~~2f 9 tt~i~~R!;lQ~qq is to be in the form of Commissioners i~!~r~g~~ m6~l 2[.~~s,1a ~~?~n- ;~8.0'3t.? prrj. .[5:to_.t .. ~:i:n11:>.~ ...::d trrJ..l';::)"J:.: •t~~G~! ~Qi ~R~n~gm 3 'airgv~~l~rMotion: Mr. Courtemanche. Voted, ~2t9 t~'ns~-~~t~~~IN!x9f 0 SlO~R98-00 from the Water Department Reserve ··Accoµip.j;::to 0 (1;~1; ,{fefjle£aL;6'r~iHi/H¥; said sum to be the fourth install ment repayment to the Town fo~,the 1979 Water Main Loan.

Ar:tAGJ~ 0 ,25.,:;,I;)..pCo:ll10 -?-:PP-'l"YG!flo.:,Motion: Mr. Courtemanche. Voted 44 °!:IJ }.fJa .tqjtf¥P,J3ffo.,Jb!;! ,s.1;1,tn 'i'-f,~8,000.00 from the Water Department , n.' .[{,!i'e~.J·Y~ ,.f>~~pu.i;i.t;,J:g.,.5.h.~ 5 Kete,r,-,;\'.f t Account. Moderator Pearlstein okayed the taking up of Article 32 out of

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39 Article 32. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Chute: Voted, the Town rescind its vote taken at the Annual Town Meeting of April 26, 1982, Article 39, and the vote taken at the Special Town Meeting of November 29, 1982, Article 21, which authorized the Board of selectmen to take land on Main Street by eminent domain with the $3,000.oO going to the General Treasury. What to do with the $3,000.00 was the result of an amendment offered by Mr. Dew of the FinCom.

Article 26. FinCom approved. Motion: Mr. Courtemanche. Voted 43 to 26, to transfer the sum of $20,000.00 from the Water Depart ment Reserve Account to be used for well exploration and develop ment.

Article 27. Voted on motion of Mr. Elwell and amended by Russell Joy that the Water Commissioners be instructed to enter into no contracts with the City of Newburyport until the citizens of west Newbury have had 30 days notice.

Articles 28 and 29 were passed over at this time.

Article 30. FinCom disapproved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted 57 to 12, to issue notes in the amount of $6,000.00 payable in equal amounts over a five-year period for the purpose of purchas ing and installing a new hot air heating system for the Town Hall.

Article 31 was passed over at this time.

Article 33. FinCom disapproved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, 61 to 8 to issue notes in the amount of $12,000.00 payable in equal amounts over a five year period and transfer $3,000.00 in the form of Free cash in the Treasury; said $3,000.00 having been transferred to the General Treasury under Article 32.

Article 34. FinCom disapproved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Defeated, a motion to appropriate $60,000.00 for the purpose of a diagnostic feasibility study on Mill Pond.

Articles 35, 38 and 40 were passed over at this time.

Article 41. FinCom disapproved. Motion: Fire Chief Richard Ber kenbush. This concerned purchasing and eauipping a tanker/pumper for the Fire Department at a cost of $85,000.00. Chief Berkenbush proposed that $35,000.00 be transferred from the stabilization Fund and $50,000.00 be raised by issuing notes with the approval of Selectmen and authorizing the Town Treasurer to borrow this sum. Selectman Chute amended this motion to borrow the entire $85,000.00. After discussion and on motion of Selectman Chute the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. to May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall. There was no vote on Article 41 at this session.

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION

Pursuant to Article 1 of the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, the annual election was held Monday, May 2, 1983, at the Town Office Building. The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election materials were turned over to the warden by the Town Clerk prior to the opening of the polls. The ballot box was in- 40 spected by the Warden and Clerk, and the dial read 0000 (nothing). Article 1 was read by the Town Clerk. Election officers sworn in prior to assuming their duties were: Angela Devlin, warden; Ann D. Roby, clerk; Joan Smart and Martha E. Bartlett, inspectors, and tellers, Lucy L. Burke, Elizabeth Allen, Sandra Chute, A. Joan Joy, Patricia M. Scheidegger, Brenda Gruen, Anne A. Mccarville, Sally M. Dennis, Brooke Tagney, Carol Derro, Patricia A. Kelly and Vivian Duemling.

There were 718 ballots cast and 718 names checked as having voted on the voting lists. Of this number 13 were absentee ballots. Counting began at 7:30 p.m. with the following results announced at 11 p .m.:

Town Clerk for Three Years 639 Norman H. Hobson 659 Blanks 59 718

Selectman for Three Years Frank E. Hobson, Jr. 513 Gunter J. Waehling 193 Albert E. Elwell (writein) 1 Blanks 11 718

Assessor for Three Years Deborah P. Cashman 473 John J. Cena 229 Blanks 16 718

Water Commissioner for Three Years David D. Jennell 592 Blanks 126 718

School Committee for Three Years ( 2) Charles H. Goldstein 492 Catherine D. Sanderson 453 Blanks 491 1,436

Constables for Three Years ( 3) Charles D. Courtemanche 440 Wilbert H. Thompson 252 Eugene M. Willis, Jr. 451 Walter H. Arthur, Jr. 204 Richard Berkenbush 244 Jonathon L. Dennis 295 Blanks 268 2,154

Trustees of the Public Library for Three Years (3) Jean Anderson 559 Alexandra W. Guralnick 534 Leah M. Mingo 580 Blanks 481 2 ,154

Planning Board for Five Years Albert H. Knowles, Jr. 607 Blanks 111 718

Housing Authority for Four Years Carlos Dew (writeins) 6 41 Heather Boucher (writein) 6 Others (writeins) 5 Blanks 701 71B

Housing Authority for Three Years Elizabeth Thompson (writeins) 6 Peter Haack (wri teins) 2 Others (writeins) 1 Blanks 709 71B

Housing Authority for Two Years Peter Haack (writeins) 5 Others (writeins) 3 Blanks 710 71B

Housing Authority for One Year John Lavin (writeinsJ 5 Others (writeinsl 5 Blanks 708 71B

Board of Health for Three Years Lydia G. Grew 116 Bruce v. Pankauski 520 Blanks 82 71B

Park & Recreation Commissioner for Three Years Eugene M. Willis, Jr. 5B5 Others (writeins) 4 Blanks 129 718

Referendum Question Yes 94 No 517 Blanks 107 718

In contests those with the highest votes were declared elected. In the event of a tie the position was declared vacant.

A True Record: Attest:

Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - Third session

The third session of the 1983 Annual Town Meeting opened at 7:55 p.m. in Town Hall, Tuesday, May 3, when it was determined a quorum of 90 voters was present.

A special swearing in ceremoney preceded the regular business. Moderator Steven R. Pearlstein swore in Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson to his eleventh consectuvie three-year term. The Town Clerk in turn swore in his brother, Selectman Frank E. Hobson, Jr., to his second consecutive three-year term.

Article 41. Action resumed on this article when the Finance Committee announced support of selectman Merton Chute's amendment to issue notes for the entire $85,000.00 for the new tanker/pumper fire engine. The amendment was voted, but Fire Chief Richard Berkenbush's 42 original motion as amended lost 80 to 41.

Article 42. FinCom disapproved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, no action on renovating Central Fire Station.

Article 28. FinCom disappr9ved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Lost, a motion to amend the quorum by-law. This would have reduced the number of voters required at town meetings.

Article 29. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted 78 to 18, to amend the Departmental Budgets By-law adopted at the Annual Town Meeting on April 26, 1982, approved by the Attorney General on September 22, 1982, and posted according to law on November 15, 1982, by replacing the phrase "not later than the first Monday of February each year" by "and the Board of Select men at a date in January as specified by the Selectmen" and by adding the phrase "and estimates of any income likely to be received by the Town during the ensuing fiscal year in connection with the Town's business or property entrusted to their care".

The said revised By-Law to read: Pursuant to Section 59, Chapter 41 of the General Laws, the selectmen and all Boards, committees, heads of departments or other officers of the Town authorized by law to expend money shall furnish to the Town Accountant and the Board of Selectmen at a date in January as specified by the Selectmen, detailed estimates of the amounts necessary for the proper main tenance of the departments under their jurisdiction for the en suing fiscal year, with explanatory statements as to any chanqes from the amounts appropriated for the same purposes in the ore ceding fiscal year, an estimate of the amounts necessary for out lays or permanent improvements, and estimates of any income likely to be received by the Town during the ensuing fiscal year in con nection with the Town's business or property entrusted to their care. These budget requests and income estimates will be consoli dated by the Board of Selectmen and together with their recommen dations will be submitted to the Finance Committee not later than the third Monday of March each year.

Article 31. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson: Voted unanimously to accept the following street, constructed by Berco Development Corp. under the requirements of the Su~ivision Control Law and as laid out by the Board of Selectmen according to plans on file with the Town Clerk: Hickory Lane, starting at a concrete bound on the Southwesterly side of Bridge Street 473.17 feet south of an Essex County stone bound; thence running along a curve clockwise, 41.24 feet to a concrete boun~; thence running south 46°04'29" West; 217.78 feet to a concrete bound; thence along a curve clockwise, 20.41 feet to a concrete bound; thence North 46°04'29" East; thence 225.68 feet to a concrete bound- thence along a curve clockwise 37.30 feet to a concrete bound; thence North 48°26'27" West; 100.31 feet along said Bridge St~eet to the point of beginning. Also, a drainage easement 20 feet in width running along the property line between lot 2 and lot 3 (10 feet each side) from above described "Hickory Lane'' to a stone wall; thence turning and running in a westerly direction, 40 feet in width, approximately 52 feet to an angle iron.

43 Article 35. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, to amend the Personnel Wage and Salary Administration By-Law, Fringe Benefits, Section Bl by increasing the number of allowable cumulative sick days from twenty to one hundred twenty sick days.

Article 38. FinCom approved $9,000.00 from taxes. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen: Voted, that the Town raise and appropriate $9,000.00 for the audit of the town accounts and operations.

Article 40. FinCom approved in the amount of $93,000.00.Motion: Selectman Chute: Voted 99 to 11, to issue notes in the amount of $200,000.00 payable in equal payments over a period of 15 years, for the purpose of exterior repairs to the Paqe School; said notes to be paid down by any matching funds received from the Common weal th of Massachusetts.

Chairman Arthur DiMauro of the School Committee, moved for recon sideration of Item 87 of the annual budget: West Newbury School Salaries and Regular School Expense. Moderator Pearlstein read from "Town Meeting Time'' before making his ruling that the motion was out of order. Chairman DiMauro appealed the ruling of the chair and the Moderator declared a one minute recess to confer with Town Counsel.

At 9:40 p.m. Frederick Knowles raised a point of order to question the presence of a quorum. It was determined a quorum was present.

Reverend Ralph Tucker then moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m. to June 6 at 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall. It was so voted.

The fourth session of the Annual Town Meeting of 1983 opened in Town Hall, Monday, June 6, at 8:10 p.m. with more than 90 voters present. Re-opening Article 2, reports of town officers and com mitees, Selectman Pulkkinen outlined the town's present financial picture as the selectmen see it. He said that to date the voters had voted $48,000.00 more than is now available under Prop. 2 1/2 regulations.

School Committeeman Charles Goldstein moved for reconsideration of line item 87 of the budget, the Elementary school costs. FinCom opposed. Moderator Pearlstein ruled that reconsideration of this item was in order because enough time had passed and new compelling facts were available. The motion lost.

Chairman Arthur DiMauro of the School Committee moved for recon sideration of line item 91, the Pentucket Regional School District assessment. This was voted. Chairman DiMauro moved that this item be increased by $12,295.00 ~o $519,675.00. Following a lengthy appeal by Superintendent of Schools Joan Stipetic, it was voted: 57 to 55. FinCom did not approve.

On the motion of Selectman Merton Chute it was voted to reconsider Article 40. FinCom approved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted unanimously, that the vote taken under Article 40 at the May 3 session of the 1983 annual town meeting is hereby amended to read as follows: Voted, that $200,000.00 is approrpiated for recon structing, remodeling or making extraordinary repairs to the Dr. Page School; and that to raise this appropriation the Treasurer 44 with the approval of the Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $200,000.00 under G.L. Ch. 44, s7 (3a) or Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948 as amended, and that the School Committee and the Select men are authorized to contract for and expend any state aid available for the project and to take all other action necessary to carry out the purposes of this vo~e.

Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to reconsider the total of the 1984 FY budget, and that it be $2,268,720.44.

The 1983 Annual Town Meeting was declared dissolved at 9:20 p.m.

Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk

45 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Pursuant to the warrant issued by the Selectmen on October 17, 1983, which was legally posted by Constable Eugene M. Willis, Jr., who made legal return of his doings thereon, a Special Town Meeting was held in Town Hall, Monday, October 31, 1983. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p. m. by Moderator Steven Pearlstein after it was determined a sufficient number of voters were present. Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson read the return of service. On motion of former Selectman Albert E. Elwell, a moment of silence was ob served for American servicemen who lost their lives in Lebanon and Grenada. Article 1. (Reports of town officers and committees.) Selectman Thomas Pulkkinen reported that the town's overall financial picture is the best since passage of Prop. 2~. Free Cash totaling $187,504.00 was certified by the State Department of Revenue. A total of $75,000.00 has been requested in articles for this meeting, from Free Cash. Article 2. FinComm. approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $2,881.75 for unpaid bills for the Fis cal Year ending June 30, 1983. Article 3. FinComm. approved. Motion: Selectman Merton Chute. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $7,000.00 to be added to the Town Counsel Fees Account. Article 4. FinComm. not approved. Motion: Selectman Chute. The quorum was questioned and it was determined that 91 voters were present. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $20,000.00 to be added to the Police Department, Salaries Account. Article 5. FinComm. approved. Motion: Selectman Frank E. Hobson,Jr. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $10,000.00 to conduct a feasibility study and prepare architectural plans in connection with interior renovations at the Dr. John C. Page School. Article 6. FinComm. not approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $5,000.00 to establish an account for the Housing Authority for architectural fees and other expenditures asso ciated with the development of elderly housing facilities. Article 7. FinComm. approved. Motion: Selectman Pulkkinen. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $10,000.00 to be added to the Reserve Fund. Article 8. FinComm. approved at $7,100.00, $1,100.00 more than the amount printed in the warrant as posted. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, to amend the vote taken under Article 30 at the April 26, 1983 session of the Annual Town Meeting to read as follows: That a sum not to exceed $6,000.00 be appropriated to provide and install a new hot air heating system for the Town Hall; and that to raise this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the ap proval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow $6,000.00 under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7, payable in five years; the amendment being that the sum of $7,100.00 be appropriated to provide and install a new hot air heating sys tem for the Town Hall, and to raise this sum by a transfer from Free Cash in the Treasury, rather than by borrowing. Article 9. FinComm. approved. Motion: Selectman Chute. Voted, to amend the vote taken under Article 33 of the April 26, 1983 session of the An nual Town Meeting to read as follows: That a sum not to exceed $12,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of installing a new roof on the Town Hall; and that said sum be transferred from available funds in the form of Free Cash in the Treasury and/or the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7; the amend ment being that the sum of $12,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of in stalling a new roof on the Town Hall, and to raise this sum by a transfer from Free Cash in the Treasury, rather than by borrowing. Article 10. FinComm. approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $100.00 for the Arts Lottery Council, Expense Account.

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Article 11. FinConun. not approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted 30 to 27, to adopt the provisions of Chapter 653, Acts of 1982, Clause 17C, Property Tax Exemptions for Surviving Spouses and Certain Elderly Persons. Article 12. FinConun. not approved. Motion: Selectman Hobson. Voted 32 to 23, to adopt the provisions of Chapter 653, Acts of 1982, Clause 41B, Property Tax Exemptions for Elderly Persons.

With no further business to be considered, the meeting dissolved at 10:05 p. m. on motion of Selectman Chute.

Important: 'It is hereby noted that action taken under Article 8 was unprecedented for the following reason: Articles in both the April 26 and October 31 town meeting warrants called for appropriations "not to exceed $6,000.00" for a new heating system. The amount of $7,100.00 was voted from Free Cash.

Attest:

Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk

47 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS

FISCAL YEAR 1983

VALUATION Real Estate 78,996,680 Personal Property 1,309,145 M.V. 1981 1,133,600 M. V. 1982 2,332,900

APPROPRIATIONS & ASSESSMENTS Town Appropriations 2,530,929.09 State & County Appropriations 68,632.40 Overlay 61,028.88 Gross Amount to be Raised 2,660,590.37

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS Cherry Sheet 487,861.0() Overestimates to Cherry Sheet 5.55 Local Estimated Receipts 166,781.78 Available Funds 327,550.30 Total Estimated Receipts & Available Funds 982,198.63

NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED 1,678,391.74

TAX RATE PER THOUSAND 20.90

TAXES FOR COUNTY, STATE, AND TOWN On Real Property 1,651,030.60 On Personal Property 27 ,361.14 Total 1,678,391.74

NUMBER OF PARCELS ASSESSED On Real Estate 1,099 On Personal Property 17 On Farm Animals 12

VALUE OF REAL ESTATE Land Exclusive of Buildings 24,239,860 Buildings Exclusive of Land 54,756,820 Total 78,996,680

Number of Dwellings 839 Number of Acres 7,205

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah P. Cashman, Chairman George E. Schofield Mary F. Hendriksen

48 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14, Section 49, Gen eral Laws of Massachusetts, the Board of Water Commissioners herewith submit a report of activities of the Water Deoartment for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1983.

SYSTEM DATA

Number of installations @June 30, 1982: residential 618 commercial/municipal 21

Total 639

New installations July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983: residential 12 commercial/municipal 0

Total 12

Number of installations @ June 30, 1983: residential 630 commercial/municipal ---21 Total 651

Feet of Main at June 30, 1982 (18. 0 miles) 95,015 Feet of Main added during fiscal 1982/83 0 Feet of Main June 30, 1983 95,015

Number of Hydrants: On service main 98 On school property 4 On private property 4 106

Number of Street Valves 54

Storage Capacity: Brake Hill standpipe 300,000 gallons Pipestave Hill Standpipe 500,000 gallons

Total 800,000 gallons

Pumping Capacity: Groveland Transfer Station Pump #1 220 gal/min. Pump #2 180 gal./min. Pump #3 250 gal./min. Newburyport Transfer Station Pump #1 440 gal./min.

Water purchased from Newburyport (metered gallons) July 1, 1982 through June 30, 1983 54,755,400

49 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)

CASH ASSETS

* OPERATING ACCOUNT (as of June 30, 1983) $ 93,215.03

RESERVE CASH ASSETS (as of June 30, 1983) A. uncollected bills as of 6/30/83 23,895.09 B. Liens outstanding 0 C. Balance in Water Dept. Reserve Fund -12,891.61

Total Reserve Cash Assets as of June 30, 1983 11,003.48

ABATEMENTS (issued July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983) 837.45

*Includes amount transferred at the 1983 Annual Town Meeting from the Water Department Reserve Account to the Water Department Oper ating Account, as this account is a revolving account and the transfer takes place at the time of the vote.

RECEIPTS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983

Water Base Rates: 2nd half 1982 $36,120.00 1st half 1983 35,730.00 $ 71,850.00

Water Charges:

Excess water 62,534.21 Regular (sale of property) 440.00 Unmetered Use 490.00 NatGun Water 400.00 63,864.21

Services:

Meter Tests 20.00 ON'S/OFF'S 255.00 Equipment charge 212.50 Unscheduled reading 465.00 Service Labor 1,709.18 Tapping Fee 50.00 Mass. Elec. for #1 Transfer Station repair ___2_!~· 78 2,955.46

Materials

New Meters 1,704.30 Installation (New) 1,303.78 Installation (Repair) 566.28 Road Repair 190.92 3,765.28 Hydrant Rental 1,960.00 Hydrant Replacement 804.00

$ 145,198.95

so ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED}

REGULAR OPERATING ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES TWELVE MONTH PERIOD (July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983)

Payroll $ 30,334.16 City of Newburyport (Water} 30,540.74 Massachusetts Electric Co. 7,160.52 New England Telephone Co. 844.45 Essex County Gas Co. 464.26 Citgo Petro. Corp. 1,118.55 Public works Supply Co. 1,851.25 RCH Associates (water tests} 293.00 Town Gas Pump 1,277.17 Commissioners Salaries 700.00 Ti-Sales, Inc. 3,725.29 River Valley Supply, Inc. 467.27 Town Equipment 510.00 Essex County Newspapers 93.42 Eastern Lumber 108.53 Hilco supply Co. 124.00 Hardy & Pike 12. 44 Cammett & Kutensky (from regular operating acct.) 8,986.20 Esty & Sons, Inc. 35.56 Postage Meter (Town) 262.56 Dugan Supply Co. 47.20 Honeywell Co. 347.62 Conway Assoc. 46.55 The Printed Word 305.27 Fred O'Brien (vouchers) 61.56 Stark & Cronk Heating Co. 17.09 Edward Vansickle 80.70 Yeo Chevrolet 106.69 R. L. Benson 287.90 Marr Radio 43.00 The Dickson Company 192.69 Merrimack Business Machines 28.00 Trimount Bituminous 170.94 Davis Electric 59 . so Tom Lyons 243.78 Water Engineering Management 38. 00 Port Off ice Products 3. 2 5 Dick's Citgo Station 147.87 Eric Foster (gas heater #1 Transfer Station} 550.00 Atlantic Fenco Co. 1,310.00 Dick's Tire co. 255.06 P. L. Spald~ng, Jr., Contractor 995.00 New England Water Works Assoc. 224.50 Taylor Rentals 59.45 Emerson Electric 14. 5 0 Mass. Water Works Assoc. 30.00 Albert Knowles, Jr. 80.00 Bridge Road Sign Co. 135.00 John Harty Sales 56.91 David Berman 56.25 Tolman Auto 182.46 Crane Neck Auto 1,069.40

51 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)

D. L. Maher Co. $ 7,301.25 A. Carey 2.50 Arthur Sharp Farm Supply 64.98 J. Robbins Stationary 28.67 Rayem Enterprises 75.05

Total $ 103,627.96

GENERAL SERVICES 6/30/82 - 6/30/83

New services 12 New Meters Installed 10 Meters Replaced 15 Repairs to services 10 Re services 5 Hydrants repaired 1 Unscheduled reading (sale of property) 31 ON-OFF'S (seasonal & non-payment) 17 Main Extensions 0

Routine system maintenance accomplished during the fiscal year included:

Exercising valves and hydrants, prompt removal of snow from hydrants and facilities.

The monitoring of water pressure and levels at the standpipes. Preventive maintenance program performed daily at #1 and #2 Transfer Stations.

Water quality samples taken on a monthly basis and results posted on Water Department Bulletin Board.

Contract #1 (Pipestave Hill standpipe) completed, and Contract #2 (Booster Station) 90% complete and ready to operate.

The water Department wishes to thank Town Officials and towns people for their cooperation.

Respectfully submitted,

Manager/Superintendent Fred O'Brien

Board of Water Commissioners Charles D. Courtemanche, Chairman David D. Jennell Raymond s. Dower, III

52 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

During the Fiscal Year 1983 a great deal of our efforts were directed towards the new police station. This work has pro gressed very well and at the end of this Fiscal Year, we have started moving into the office section. The students from Whittier Regional Vocational School have done a super job, and by the end of the school year have virtually completed their portion of the job. With volunteer help from the members of the department and some kind persons outside the department, the painting, flooring, carpentry, steel work, and many other jobs are being completed. The detention section still lacks toilets and some other minor work. We expect to hold an open house as soon as the rest of the work is completed.

The funds for the new radio system were appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting and the equipment has been ordered from General Electric Company.

I have included in this year's report a graph to illustrate the direct relationship between the amount of coverage we supply and the rate of incidents. As we are financially able to devote more time to any problem area, quite naturally, we are able to realize a reduction in that problem. we hope you will take the time to study this as we feel it demonstrates what your dollars are accomplishing.

Again, we wish to thank you and the citizens of West Newbury for your excellent help and cooperation. Without this, the progress we have made over the last three years would not have been possible.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard Berkenbush Chief of Police

53 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Department Incidents for Fiscal Year 1982-1983

Total Arrests (70) 98 Protective Custody ( 3) 3 Assault and Battery ( 5) 2 Disorderly Conduct (1) 4 Family Disturbances (4) 10 Drinking in Public (1) 2 Person under 20 possession of alcohol (8) 20 Tresspass (4) 9 Accidental Death (0) 0 Suicide (1) 1 Lewd and Lacivious behavior (2) 1 Breaking and Entering (16) 19 Stolen Property (14) 13* Larceny by Check (6) 1 Missing Persons (1) 6 Vandalism (11) 13 Dog shooting Complaint (0) 1 Posses~ion of drugs (4) 8 Automobile Accidents ( 3 7) 53 Driving While Intoxicated ( 22) 36 Operating to Endanger (11) 7 . Larceny of Motor Vehicle (Arrests) (4) 4 Motor Veh{cle Fatalities (2) 0 Motor Vehicle Homicide (Conv.) (0) 0 Recovered Stolen Motor Vehicles (5) 7 Stolen Motor Vehicles 3 Attempted Arson 2 Total Motor Vehicle Citations (7 39) 852

() = Incidents for F.Y. 1981-82 Incidents not reported last year * 5 of these were bicycles

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To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

Fiscal Year 1983 has been the quietest year in our memory. Because of many factors, fires in about all categories were less than in normal years. This is reflected in the fact that we were able, as a result, to turn back to the Town at the end of the year over $7,000.00 of our annual appropriation.

Again this year, we caution everyone in the use of wood stoves and fireplaces. Only careful use along with freauent inspections of flues and chimneys can assure their safety. The Building Inspector should be contacted before any new installations are made.

We will attempt again this year to persuade favorable action on an article for the purchase of a large capacity tank truck. As more and more homes are being built off the water system, the need for such a vehicle becomes greater. Even for property that is located near hydrant service, a truck of this nature is a definite advantage. It would provide a readily available source of water that can be put into use by a more limited number of firefighters. Especially during the daytime when help becomes a critical situation, this type of equipment can be put to use by two or three men without the necessity of connecting hydrants or laying hose lines. We strongly urge you to support this action.

We note here the retirement of Russell Mingo. For those of us who knew and worked with Russ for so many years, his counsel and companionship will be missed. The Town is surely indebted to Russ for the countless time he unselfishly devoted to this and many other town projects. May he enjoy many years of retirement~

We take this opportunity, as in past years, to express our thanks and gratitude to the Haverhill officials and to the fire alarm operators for their continued prompt and efficient operation of the fire alarm system, to the members of the Fire Department for their services, and to yourselves, the Police Department, the Civil Defense Department, and to the townspeople for their excellent support and cooperation.

Respectfully submitted

BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS

Richard Berkenbush Raymond s. Dower, III Stephen N. Arnold

56 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS (CONT.)

The West Newbury Fire Department responded to the following calls during the year 1982/83. Firemen receive $6.40 per man per call.

Smoke in house 4 Chimney fire 12 Legal burning 4 Illegal burning 2 Garage fire 1 Vehicle fire 6 Gas wash-down 2 Grass fire 3 Electrical fire 1 Barbecue fire 1 Grease fire 1 Couch fire 1 Town dump and rubbish fire 2 Tractor fire 1 Rescue calls - accidents 30 Rescue calls - Medical 19 Water and flooding 31 False alarms and bomb threat 24 Mutual Aid 4 House alarms systems 8 Trees down on wires 3

Total calls 160

ORGANIZATION OF THE WEST NEWBURY FIRE DEPT.

Richard Berkenbush, Chief Raymond S. Dower, III, Asst. Chief *Russell R. Mingo, Asst. Chief Stephen N. Arnold, Deputy Chief

Kenneth P. Berkenbush, Capt. Arthur Martin, Capt. Scott P. Berkenbush, Lieut. Lawrence Blake, Lieut. Steven Cashman, Lieut. Ralph West, Lieut. Richard Bacheller David Bagley Lawrence Brunault James Buckley Harry Chisholm Timothy Chute Glenn Coffin Richard Davies Richard Ekholm Alan French Anthony Fusco Daniel Haskell David Higgins Norman Hobson David Jennell Douglas Kinney Paul Kyte Orman Melanson Frank Otis Fred Preble Richard Silva William Simmons Paul Weiner George Yeo

Reserve Members Richard Bacheller Ross Jenkins Brian Winsor Gary Davis John Siudut Doug Martin Henry Scott Joseph Capone Chuck Courtemanche Richard Willard Mike Sherburne

Special Town Employee Members Jonathon Dennis Richard Hemingway Richara Merrill Fred O'Brien *Retired 57 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

This year saw the beginning of the work on the Radiological Emergency Response Plan for the Town. About thirty hours was spent by your Civil Defense Staff in these early meetings with planning consultants, Public Service officials and others.

The Auxiliary Police unit was called on for about forty man hours of duty time for various public service events in Town such as Historical Society functions, St. Ann's Parish Carnival and various road races at which our Communications Officer, Charles Susen, also organized and maintained radio communications around the race routes. The town is indeed fortunate to have a person of Mr. Susen's talent and long time dedication in this vital position in Civil Defense.

The Director spent more than thirty six hours at Director's meetings at the Mass. Civil Defense, Area One Headquarters in Tewksbury. These meetings are held regularly during the year to bring Local Directors up to date on events at the State and Nation~l level.

An open house program was held on May 21. A film on shelter protection against nuclear attack was shown continuously during the day. A mock "basement type shelter" was constructed for display and the equipment and facilities of the C.D. Headquarters were also on display. The Graphic Arts Department at Whittier Vo-Tech spent some twenty-two hours making silk screened posteri for the event. A total of forty-eight man hours were expended by C.D. personnel preparing for the occasion which was well reported by the press. We wish to thank the Emergency Squaws for their assistance. At the time of this writing we are deeply involved in the Radio logical Emergency Response Planning for Seabrook Station. We need your help. Indeed, we urgently request your active participation in this and other projects. Please feel free to get in touch with the Director or any member of the staff to volunteer.

Respectfully submitted,

Clifford A. Wallace Director, Civil Defense

58 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE G.A.R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Board of Trustees wishes to thank Mrs. Katharine Gove, Librarian, Miss Kate, Gove, Children's Librarian, and their aides Mrs. Margaret Dunlap and Mrs. C. Patricia Crue for bringing the services of the Library to the community for the past year.

Maintenance projects included the replacement of the deteriorated cement corners at the front of the building with brick. Repairs to the roof to prevent ice buildup were initiated. The stairwelr to the children's room was painted. The library windows were cleaned.

Two trees were removed and others pruned to improve the remaining ones.

The popular story hour being in so great a demand was limited to a group of eighteen children for each session.

The Friends of the Library activities were: Book and Bake sale and arranging exhibits of art and crafts done by the townspeople and the schools. Also the purchase of children's books in the amount of $385.16 and $25.00 for puzzles and toys. A gift of $500.00 was given the Friends of the Library by Florence Hennessy in memory of her sister, Vera Jameson.

Other gifts of money included $533.25 from the West Newburv Volunteers of 1953, $210.00 in memory of Rachel Albertson, and from the sale of town maps dated 1830 given by Ronald Tagnev.

Many thanks to the West Newbury Garden Club for their continued placing of flowers in the Library and to all who gave money and books during the year.

Respectfully submitted,

Alexandra Guralnick, Chairman & Finance Committee Member Jean Anderson, Vice Chairman Jean Berkenbush Hugh Cawley, Grounds & FinCom Member Beatrice Downey J. Jackson George David Hindle,. Chairman of FinCom Richard c. Thurlow Leah Mingo, Recording Secretary

59 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE G.A.R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

Circulation figures for the Library for the year July, 1982, to June, 1983, were:

Adult G.A.R. Memorial 66,227 Juvenile Eastern Region 8,092

74,319 74,319

We filled 353 of our patron's requests through the facilities of the Eastern Regional System and loaned 13 of our volumes to other libraries.

1,847 volumes were added to the collection and 787 were withdrawn. The collection now contains 18,277 volumes. We subscribe to 112 periodicals.

153 new patrons registered during the year and the average daily traffic count was 85.

Respectfully submitted,

Katharine M. Gove, Librarian

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Children's Room saw plenty of action during the year. Four (4) story hours per week were held for thirty-six (36) weeks. Seventy-eight (78) children ages 3 to 5 enjoyed stories, movies and a craft.

Forty-one (41) movies for children aged 6 to 12 were shown each Friday from September through December and February through May and into June. The usual summer movies had to be cancelled while the movie projector went to the factory for repairs. However, July 12-16 and August 9-13 were Movie Weeks, when children could see any or all of eight (8) movies made available through the facilities of Inter-Library Loan. All movies are purchased and delivered with State Funds through our affiliation with the Eastern Regional Library System.

The summer reading contests were a great success with fifty-eight children participating. Our seasonal programs such as a Halloween Spooky Hour and Christmas crafts were favorably received.

Trying to juggle all these activities as well as purchasing and processing new books, repairing older books, notifying people of overdue items, filing, shelf list reading, shoveling snow and cleaning the cellar sometimes seems impossible. Circulation is increasing which in turn leaves less time for planning and carrying out more programs. Actually, I wouldn't want it any other way.

Respectfully submitted,

Kate Gove, Children's Librarian 60 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Board of Health experienced a very busy percolation season, during which 125 parcels of land were tested. The high number of tests are an indication of this town's rapid growth.

It is incumbent upon the Board of Health, the Planning Board, the Conservation Commission, the Building Department, and the Board of Appeals to monitor the growth and protect the town's interests, as well as to examine from time to time the quality of life this town will offer its increased population.

Due partly to the town's growth as well as the townspeople's dump habits, the dump is rapidly filling up. With luck, the present landfill may last two years at which time the state Department of Environmental Quality Engineering will require an expensive process of sealing, draining, and seeding the landfill. This Board will most likely propose a transfer station be located on the landfill site. In the meantime, the Board will do its best to manage the remaining volume alloted. We have run out of suitable on-site cover material and must purchase off-site fill from now on. The added cost will be reflected in our future bud get requests.

Respectfully submitted,

Philip G. Christiansen, Chairman Bruce S. Taylor Bruce V. Pankauski, DMD

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: If I have any expertise, it is in handling animal problems and not in writing reports. All animal problems are, basically, people problems. I enjoy working with people and trying to help them.

1983 has been a fairly routine year with its usual quota of complaints and lost and found dogs. I should like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their cooperation and help.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard N. Cunningham Dog Officer

61 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

For the year ending June 30, 1983, the following work was carried out:

Cold patching; road grading and graveling; brush cutting; cleaning of catch basins, drains, waterways and drop inlets; culvert pipe for driveways and road crossings were set or replaced as needed.

4.1 miles of road were treated with 12,196 gallons of cut back asphalt (MC-800) and sand sealed.

Snow and ice was plowed and sanded sparingly.

Roadsides were mowed for weed and grass control.

Dutch Elm, tree removal, trimming, and control of moths as funds permitted.

Respectfully submitted,

Albert H. Knowles, Jr. Superintendent of Streets Tree Warden Moth Superintendent

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WIRING INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

As you know, I became the Wiring Inspector on June 15, 1983. The following information concerning electrical permits for the period July 1, 1982, through June 30, 1983, is as accurate as the records will allow.

Permits issued:

New Homes 27 Services 9 Additions 15 Other - Pools, Temp. Services, Htg. Systems, Hot Water Heaters, etc. 28

The Town Clerk collected $1,115 in Electrical Fees.

Respectfully submitted,

Guy L. Raiti Wiring Inspector

62 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The following permits were issued for the period July 1, 1982, through June 30, 1983:

Single Family homes 22 Swimming pools 8 Porch 9 Storage sheds 5 Garages 10 Additions 8 Animal Shelter 1 Solar additions (greenhouses) 3 Solid fuel stoves 19 Press box 1 Renovations 18 Barn 1 Chimney (new and rebuilt) 2 Wind generator 1 Sun decks 2 Dormers 3

Respectfully submitted,

Richard H. Hemingway Building Inspector

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GAS INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen

Gas inspections made July, 1982 - June 30, 1983 12

Respectfully submitted,

Louis A. Grieco, Gas Inspector

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen

Inspections made July, 1982 - June 30, 1983 New Homes 17 Remodeling 7 24

Respectfully submitted,

Louis A. Grieco, Plumbing Insp.

63 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

At this writing, the Housing Authority is beginning to appreciate the efforts of its predecessors. After a successful questionnaire (84% response) sent out in conjunction with the Council on Aging, we feel we have a better understanding of the needs of West Newbury's senior citizens. several Housing Authority members visited five different elderly housing complexes this summer, and we reacted favorably to the pride and pleasure the elderly take in their housing.

We have enlisted the aid of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commis sion to help us identify available funding and to provide us with a list of elderly housing developers in the area. With this in formation we will be able to submit a request for proposals re garding the transformation of the Central School versus the con struction of a new elderly housing facility. We hope to be able to present both viewpoints to the townspeople in the near future.

Respectfully submitted,

Heather Beaucher, Chairman

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

Each month a Blood Pressure Clinic has been held, September through June, with an average of forty participants.

We have utilized funding for transportation for the elderly in West Newbury by contact with J.C. 's Van Service which has pro vided both shopping and recreational trips. There is also avail able the use of individual volunteers for those in need of trans portation for medical appointments or treatments.

Again, we extend our appreciation to Mrs. Dorothy Marshall for her direction of our outstanding meals program at the Senior Citizen Dropin Center.

We are very concerned about the need for affordable elderly housing in West Newbury and are in the process of completing a survey of all residents to document and update what is both needed and desired in West Newbury.

We again express our appreciation to the many concerned citizens who have demonstrated continued effort and interest on the behalf of the elderly.

Respectfully submitted,

Wayne G. Maglione, Chairman

64 RESULTS OF THE H.A. - c.o.A. QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Do you live: in your own home 151 with relatives 25 in an apartment 18 church rectory 2

2. Some senior citizens have experienced housing problems similar to the following. Please check any which apply. taxes too high 54 home too large 26 repairs and maintenance too much to handle 43 transportation 11 difficulty with stairs 22

3. If available, could you make use of inexpensive help ·in any of the following areas? minor repairs 48 yard work 52 snow removal 50 light nursing 6 house cleaning 41 lawn mowing 33

4. If it were available in West Newbury, would you consider moving into an elderly housing apartment? yes (40 singles, 18 couples) 76 no 79 in the future 22

5. would· you favor a west Newbury elderly housing project? yes 162 no 17

6. If space were available, would you be interested in moving into an out-of-town elderly housing project? yes 24 no 144

7. Are you considering the move to a nearby nursing or rest home? yes 1 no 168 not yet 1

8. Can you suggest the name of a former West Newbury resident who might be interested in returning if an elderly housing pro gram were made available? 15 people were mentioned

9. Age brackets: 60-65 52 66-70 . 44 71-75 33 76-80 33 80+ 22

Total response: 84% Not all people answered all questions, therefore any discrepancies in the figures can be accounted for. 65 REPORT of the BOARD of REGISTRARS

What was expected to be a quiet year with only the Annual Town Meet ing and election, and the annual census, became busier when a Special State Pri mary and Special State Election took place. These became necessary following the resignation of Senator Sharon Pollard. Meetings to certify names on nomi nation papers and to register voters were held. The special primary was held March 22 and the special election April 19. These were sandwiched around meet ings pertaining to the Annual Town Election held May 2. Added to this were the four sessions held to complete the annual Town Meeting business. The 1983 census produced a population of 3,118. Census information and voting lists were compiled by the Data Processing department at Whittier Regional Vocational and Technical.High School. Additional meetings in November and December were required to certify names on Democratic and Republican Town Committee nomination papers, and initia tive petitions for ballot questions regulating the State legislature and ac quiring dogs from local pounds for laboratory experiments. Appointed board members were voted raises of $25.00 each making their annual pay $225.00 each. Mrs. Eleanor Hugo of the board and Mrs. Shirley Bur rill were named to make the 1984 listing of residents and dogs, as well as the annual School census. These same ladies did the 1982 census work. House Bill 6542 was signed into law on November 17, 1983 and is now Chapter 503 of the Acts and Resolves of 1983. This Act will require all poll ing places for state elections to open no later than 7 a. m. and to remain open until 8 p. m. This includes primaries. Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Mary T. Leary, Chairman Norman H. Hobson, Clerk Mrs. Eleanor Hugo Leonard R. Burrill

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PERMIT AND LICENSE FEES COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

During the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1983, the Fees Committee met and reviewed license and permit fees charged by the Town.

A schedule of recommendations were made and approved by the Board of Selectmen.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Wasson Gerald Tortolini Richard Hemingway

66 JURY LIST FOR 1983

JENKINS, Roscoe 11 Coffin Street Oil Burner service GOLDSTEIN, Janet H. 345 Main Street Teacher/at Home JOHNSON, Jean 753 Main Street Bench Worker MATHER, Francis B. 94 Stewart Street Commercial Const. ROBERTS, Mary 17 Prospect Street Home SMITH, Judith P. 243 Main Street Home GRIFFIN, Erwin 505 Main Street Accountant CARBONE, Barbara M. 150 Indian Hill st. Housewife MORRIS, Jennifer 66 Main Street Student DUFFY, Charles W. 8 Steed Avenue Auditor RINGENBACH, Jeanne 111 River Road Art Director CHRISTOFFERSON, Patricia 84 Church Street Bookkeeper VANPELT, Donald G. 4 Felton Lane Math Teacher SFORZA, Josephine 124 Crane Neck St. Housewife DOSH, Mary 3 Old Wharf Road Housewife

In January, 1984, the One Day/One Trial Jury System was implemented in all courts utilizing jurors in Essex County. Generally, every citizen 18 years of age or older who can speak and understand the English language and is physically fit must serve (citizens 70 years of age or older may choose not to serve). Jurors are se1e"Cted randomly by computer from an annual census list which is provided to the Office of Jury commissioner by each participating city and town.

The jury system mandated by c.234A is more commonly known as a one day-one trial system. Each day, a new group of jurors appears in the jury pool. If, by the end of the first day, a juror is not impaneled on a trial, that juror has completed the term of service and will not be required to return for at least three years. If impaneled, the juror must complete that trial, but will not be required to sit on another trial.

Information sheets are available in the Office of the Town Clerk or questions may be directed to the Office of Jury Commissioner: 494-4483.

67 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

During the period July 1, 1982, through June, 1983, the Planning Board directed its efforts to the following activities and matters presented to the Board.

1. SUBDIVISION: Approved Hickory Lane Subdivision off Bridge Street, and released lots in accordance with Subdivision Plan. Started Brandywine Subdivision off Stewart Street, as approved in 1980.

2. ZONING: continued work session with Thomas Associates regarding Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in West Newbury, which led to the adoption of new revised Rules Governing the Subdivision of Land in West Newbury, Ma. Revised a new Zoning Bylaw on November 29, 1982, which was appro ved by the Attorney General on January 31, 1983. Added a new Common Driveway Bylaw to the Subdivision Control Laws.

3. GENERAL: Routine business, including the signing of Lot Plans not requiring approval under the West Newbury Subdivision Rules and Regulations.

Respectfully submitted,

Lawrence G. Hogan, Chairman

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

TO the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Board of Appeals submits the following report for the period July 1, 1982, through June 30, 1983

Number of Hearings 7 Variances Granted 6 Variances Denied 1

Respectfully submitted,

Raymond Tolosko, Chairman

68 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MILL POND COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Mill Pond area was well mainta~ned and used by many groups and individuals from the Town.

Several weekends for woodcuttipg and clearing were held in the late fall and early winter to improve visibility and hopefully discourage increasing va~dalism in the area.

During the Annual Town Meeting, Spring 1983, the Town voted down a proposal to locally match state funding through the Clean Lakes Act. The money would have been used to do a Diagnostic Study of the pond which has been rated by the state as "meso trophic" or in the middle stages of filling in and dying. The consensus feeling at Town Meeting was that this was a lot of money for a study and people would prefer to spend money on actual clean-up work.

At this writing we have had the resignation of our two co-chairmen, Anne Jarzobski and Charles Shupe, who both have worked very hard on this committee for a number of years.

The current committee's goals are to continue to maintain the area and begin exploring a study of the pond, working towards saving it and creating an even better recreational resource for the citizens of West Newbury.

Respectfully submitted

Patricia w. Knowles, Chairman

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The Parks and Recreation Commission supported the following activ~ ties and wishes to thank the volunteers who were involved and helped make them successful: baseball, basketball, softball and soccer.

We were sad to see the resignation of Tom Flaherty who contributed time and effort for a number of years to the Commission. He was replaced by appointed member, Shike Willis, who was later elected in the Spring.

The annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies were planned in co ordinatiQn with the American Legion. The ceremonies went well despite rainy weather.

The first year of the summer Playground Program was a success with plans rn-ade to continue for the Summer of 1983.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia w. Knowles, Clerk Anthony Fusco, Chairman Eugene M. Wil~is, Jr.

69 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The primary responsibility of the Conservation Commission is to oversee work potentially altering wetlands. In April, 1983, new regulations were issued by the State clarifying jurisdiction and control. All work in wetlands - rivers and streams, banks, marshes and swamps - and certain types of work within 100 feet of wetlands, must be brought before the Commission. During 1983, Orders of Conditions regulating wetland work were issued on 8 lots of land, after Notices of Intent were received and public hearings held.

In August, 1983, application was made through the Commission for an Agricultural Preservation Restriction on the 113 acre Merrill dairy farm. If the application is accepted by the state, the State and the Town may purchase the development rights to the farmland; ensuring it will never be developed other than for farming.

The Commission continues to work with the Mill Pond Committee in its efforts to restore Mill Pond.

Respectfully submitted,

Shirley Griffin, Chairman

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ARTS LOTTERY COUNCIL

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

The West Newbury Arts Lottery council from July, 1982, to June, 1983, saw the "Oral History and the Arts" project for the towns people get underway. Lottery money.made possible two sessions in this on-going series, the first with Esther Osman and an early West Newbury diary, the second with Dick Berkenbush and Norman Hobson reminiscing. Both sessions were videotaped, and are available for use at the Pentucket Regional High School library. An annual art award, to be given to a West Newbury public or private school senior, was established by the council. Tw6 Pentucket seniors, Julia Haack and Leila Streiff received fifty dollars each in recognition of outstanding art work, through this award. In May of 1983, the West Newbury Arts Lottery Council voted to continue two more sessions of the Oral History for 1983-1984, the remainder of lottery money to go to the Dr. Page School so that they might plan a special series with a West Newbury Artist.

Respectfully submitted,

Ingrid Sanborn, Chairman

70 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

For the past several years, officials of the City of Haverhill, as well as those of the abutting communities, including the Town of west Newbury, have been concerned about the S.R.s. Corp. of New Jersey proposed Industrial Park in ward Hill, Haverhill. The Massachusetts Waste Facility Site Safety Council approved this location and granted a feasible and deserving status to S.R.S. However, since the location of this facility in the Industrial Park area was on the banks of the Merrimack River and communities, including West Newbury, the prolonged litigation and protests resulted in the withdrawal of this approval by the State Siting Council late in 1982.

The I.T. Corporation of Te~as has also been designated is a feasible and deserving company to build and operate a hazardous waste disposal facility in Warren, Mass.· It now appears the approval of this urgently needed facility may be approved bv the Mass. waste Facility Site Safety County late in 1983. This facility, estimated to cost $50 million to $60 million will begin in 1985 and the plant to become operational in 1987.

Hazardous waste management continues to present a major challenge in Massachusetts. The Commonwealth is meeting this challenge with a combined strategy of public education, hazardous waste source reduction, strong regulating enforcement and new facility siting.

Respectfully subrni~ted

Fred w. Taylor Hazardous waste Co~rdinator

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY we are pleased to report that a grant was received from the state D.O.E. in order to conduct an energy audit for the 1910 Building. This was completed and the summary included suggestioni to make energy conservation measures that were practical, efficient, money saving and whimsical (including a windmill).

Although energy conservation has receded to the background, it is still a vital factor that must be considered. Ability to cope with daily life in the future depends upon saving energy now.

Respectfully submitted,

J. w. Popplewell Energy Coordinator

71 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WHITTIER REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is entering its eleventh year. To date, we have graduated 1842 students from a regular day school program and 511 students from our post secondary courses. Whittier Regional's goal is to train students for profitable employment and to provide social skills that will carry them through life as productive employees and concerned and knowledgeable participants within their communities.

Whittier has just expanded its curriculum offerings by the recent opening of a Whittier Branch of the Family Mutual Savings Bank. It was built by Whittier students. It has been equipped by the Family Mutual Savings Bank, the Mosler Safe Company, and Distribu tions Associates, Inc. It has added one more curriculum offering to the students at the school and its opening has been enthusi astically received by the students and staff.

Whittier has recently been awarded a grant of $124,101.00 of federal monies which are administered by the state. This grant will be matched by budgeted monies to offer education in Data Processing and Electronics to one hundred adults. These monies will also be used to upgrade our facility and equipment in Elec tronics and Data Processing to the return of the State of the Art.

The entrollment for the Evening School from west Newbury: 51

The October 1, 1982, Day School Entrollment:

Grade 9 7 Boys 5 Girls 10 6 3 11 6 4 12 4 3

Total 38

Post Secondary - 1

1983 Graduates - 5

The cost to West Newbury for the school year 1982-1983 was $45,142.00.

Respectfully submitted,

Louis A. Porcelli West Newbury Representative

Richard M. Kay Superintendent Director

72 ANNUAL REPORT

of the

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

of the

TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY

for the

1982-1983 YEAR

Ending June 30, 1983

To the Citizens of the Town of West Newbury:

In accordance with custom and with the Acts of the General Court, 1859, Chapter 57, we herewith submit to you the 144th annual printed school report of the Town of West Newbury.

Charles Goldstein,_ Chairman Carherine Sanderson, Vice-Chairman Phillip Carletti, Secretary Mary Harada Arthur DiMauro

73 SCHOOL OFFICERS

JOAN D. STIPETIC, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury Telephone: 363-2280

RONALD G. RAY, Business Manager Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury Telephone: 363-5101

LARRY S. BORIN, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury Telephone: 363-2250

BETTY G. ALLEN, Director of Curriculum Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury Telephone: 363-5102

RICHARD D. MACK, M.D., School Physician Address: 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport

CAROL DRESCHER, R.N., School Nurse Address: 121 River Road, West Newbury

RUTH FRITZ, R.N., School Nurse Address: 29 Hilltop Circle, West Newbury

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

CHARLES. GOLDSTEIN, Chairman Term Expires 1983 CATHERINE SANDERSON, Vice-Chairman Term Expires 1983 PHILLIP CARLETTI, Secretary Term Expires 1985 MARY HARADA Term Expires 1984 ARTHUR DiMAURO Term Expires 1985

74 ~EPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

ANNUAL REPORT 1983

To the Selectmen and the Citizens of West Newbury:

The West Newbury School Committee submits this report for the year 1982- 1983. For the educational programs in Grade 7-12, please turn to the Pen tucket Regional School Committee report. For vocational activities in the Whittier R~gional Vocational Te~hnical School, of which this town is a member, please turn to the Whittier report.

Although this Committee is in charge of the elementary grades only, the total puolic school population for which the Town had responsibility is sum marized below (10-1-83).

Elementary Pupils Kindergarten 48 Grades 1-6 255 Tuitioned Out (Sp.Ed.) 3 Union No. 53 Collaborative 2

Pentucket Regional

Grade~ 7-9 167 Grades 10-12 151 Tuitioned Out (Sp.Ed.) 2

Whittier Vocational Grades 9-12 33 Post-Secondary 1

Essex Agricultural 1

During the 1982-1983 school year, the Committee was again faced with making hard fiscal and educational program decisions in an effort to con tinue the high quality of education for West Newbury's children. To help them in their endeavors, the Committee continued to hold the Open Forum as a means to secure community input regarding program offerings. Two forums were held this past year.

Work continued on the Horizons Program--an enrichment program for. gifted and talented students. A teacher coordinator was appointed to serve as a resource for other teachers and to recommend appropriate materials for use in the classroom. Interested parents were encouraged to participate in an Advisory Group and to help with the Program. Many parents responded and are helping to make this program a success by preparing learning centers for use in the classroom, by sharing their expertise in specialized areas with the children and by working with groups of children.

The Science program content was revised throughout the district. All students will be taught the same concepts in each town and at each grade level. Opportunities for individual students to go beyond the core program will be provided. New, updated texts were purchased. Teachers from West New bury were in the forefront in this curriculum undertaking. A computer lab has been established and will be built upon during succeeding years. Pres ently, we have three computers at thj Dr. John C. Page School, in the lab 5 where teachers can instruct students, and two computers at Central School which circulate to the classrooms for beginning instruction. Teacher train ing was provided over the summer. Eventually, our goal is to provide a laboratory experience for basics and to have computers in each classroom so that classroom learnings can be enhanced.

The P.T.O. has been very active this year. They have expanded their programs and are offering after-school activities for the children as well as special events such as the Santa breakfast and ice cream smorgasbord, just to name a few. They co-sponsored the recent Open Forum with the School Committee. We deeply appreciate their efforts on behalf of the children in West Newbury.

A great deal of time has been devoted to studying the feasibility of combining the two elementary schools. The Task Force spent 18 months on their study. Funds were requested and approved for repairs to the roof, windows and gutters, and for a feasibility study and preliminary plans for renovating the Dr. John C. Page School. Work is in progress on both items at this time. State funding has been requested for the total project. The current escalation·in home building and the amount of available land for development as well as for individual homes makes the building project a crucial issue. We could be faced with an enrollment increase causing over crowding.

The Committee has been studying the issue of regionalizing K-12 and has voted to bring this issue before the annual town meeting. It is the Commit tee's belief that the funds to be gained, in excess of one million dollars, will help to alleviate the effects of Proposition 2~ on the towns and the schools and help to provide the means for making our educational system more efficient and effective.

In conclusion, the School Committee actively solicits your help and support, urges you to attend their meetings, and welcomes your active parti cipation in the schools.

Respectfully submitted,

WEST NEWBURY SCHOOL COMMITTEE Charles Goldstein, Chairman Catherine Sanderson, Vice-Chairman Phillip Carletti, Secretary Mary Harada Arthur DiMauro

76 DIRECTORY OF SCHOOL STAFF

WEST NEWBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

1982-1983 SCHOOL YEAR Years Of Years In Name Position Training Experience West Newbury

Carol B. Kendrick Principal B.Ed. Plymouth Teachers College 1958 17 16 Mary K. Santapaul Grade 6 B.S. Towson, Md. State University 1977 6 2 Carroll E. Hubley Grade 6 M.Ed. Salem State College 1962 26 15 Herbert M. Wexler Grade 6 B.S. Plymouth State College 1972 10 Began 9/82 Ruth R. Foskett Grade 5 B.S. Lowell State College 1969 14 14 M. Margaret Baker Grade 5 B.S. University of Massachusetts 1969 13 13 Virginia K. Coletta Grade 4 B.S. Salem State College 1972 7 7 Cecilia M. Doyle Grade 4 A.B. Emmanuel College 1969 Began 9/82 Jean M. Anderson Grade 3 M.Ed. Salem State College 1972 11 9 Marjorie T. Parker Grade 3 B.A. University of Maine 1953 16 15 .... Paula I. Pressler Grade 2 B.S. University of New Hampshire 1975 5 2 .... Patricia M. Helbick Grade 2 B.S. Salem State College 1970 13 13 Patricia H. Denn Grade 2 B.A. Emmanuel College 1950 9 Began 9/82 Elizabeth A. Erickson Grade 1 B.S. Boston College 1981 2 2 Jean B. Fernald Grade 1 A.B. Mount Holyoke College 1948 19 17 Margaret H. Hogan Grade 1 B.A. University of Massachusetts 1960 17 17 Patricia J. Lavery Kindergarten M.Ed. Oneonta State Teachers College 1961 20 16 Suzanne T. Curry Kindergarten B.S. Wheelock College 1953 9 8 Marcia A. Chase Art B.S. Massachusetts College of Art 1960 16 14 Claire M. Cayot Music B.Music University of Massachusetts 1979 4 4 Priscilla D. Hull Speech Therapy B.S. Emerson College 1964 17 15 Sally I. Bears Physical Ed. B.S. University of North Carolina 1950 24 15 Jean H. Ziegler L.D. Spec. M.Ed. Boston University 1977 6 5 Margaret A. LeMaitre Reading Spec. A.B. Salve Regina College 1960 19 15 Lucille A. Waehling Library Aide B.S. Ed. Salem State College 1964 9 6 Jeanne K. Ballon L.D. Teacher M.Spec. Ed. Lesley College 1982 13 4 Mary E. Frampton L.D. Teacher B.S. Wheelock College 1980 Began 9/82 Mary A. Cohen Guidance Coun. M.Ed., CAES, Boston College 1980 Began 9/82 Carol B. Vatz Psychologist CAGS Boston University 1974 8 3 School Union No. 53 Approved School Calendar 1983-1984

*September 6 Teacher Orientation 7 School Opens

*October 3 Schools Closed (Staff Development) 10 Columbus Day - Schools Closed

November 11 Veterans' Day - Schools Closed * 18 Schools Closed (Parent Conferences) 23 Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools closed at noon

December 23- Christmas Holiday - Schools closed at noon January 2 16 Martin Luther King Day - Schools Closed

February 20-24 Winter Vacation - Washington's Birthday

*March 16 Schools Closed (Staff Development)

April 16-20 Schools Closed - Patriots' Day, Spring Break, Good Friday

May 28 Memorial Day - Schools Closed

June 25 Last Day of School

Calendar includes 180 instructional days In-Service 1/2 Days: Sept. 20, Dec. 7, April 6, May 15 First Grades attend 1/2 day September 7, 8, 9. Full day begins September 12 Kindergarten Sessions begin September 12 Marking Periods Close November 10, January 27, April 6 *184 Teacher Days

78 WEST NEWBURY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 1984 FY BUDGET

Appropriated Approved 1983 1984

1100 SCHOOL COMMITTEE 114 Contracted Services 4,066 4,900 115 Supplies & Materials None 200 116 Other Expenses 1,833 2,105

1200 SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 111 Salaries, Professional 12,318 14,008 112 Salaries, Non-Professional 11,395 12,753 114 Contracted Services 884 208 115 Supplies & Materials 1,000 1,000 116 Other Expenses 800 800

2200 PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE 111 Administrative Salaries 27,839 28,059 112 Salaries, Non-Prof. - Cler/Sec. 15,203 18,440 114 Contracted Services 1,750 Ref. 4230-4 115 Supplies & Materials 500 500 116 Other Expenses 450 450 2300 TEACHING 111 Salaries, Professional 296,575 431,797 114 Contracted Services 2,250 2,250 115 Supplies & Materials 9,000 12,400 116 Other Expenses 500 500

2400 TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS 10,000 10,000

2500 LIBRARY AND INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA 113 Media Technician Salary 6,621 6,902 115 Library Supplies 550 350 116 Other Expenses 425 350 115 Audiovisual Supplies & Materials None 850 118 Library Books (Formerly 7300) 3,500

3200 HEALTH SERVICES 111 Salaries, Professional 13,310 14,073 115 Supplies & Materials 300 300 116 Other Expenses 125 125 3300 PUPIL TRANSPORTATION 113 Salaries, Non-Professional None None 114 Contracted Services 34,980 37,220 3400 FOOD SERVICES 113 Salaries, Non-Professional None None

4110 CUSTODIAL SERVICES 113 Salaries, Non-Prof. - Page & Central 38,090 42,399 113 Salaries, Non-Prof. - Supt.'s Office None Ref. 1200-4 115 Supplies & Materials 2,500 2,575

4120 HEAT OF BUILDINGS 63,700 54,700 79 Appropriated Approved 1983 1984

4130 UTILITY SERVICES 32,435 32,493

4210 MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS 114 Contracted Services 3,000 2,800 115 Supplies & Materials 100 None

4220 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS 114 Contracted Services 18,485 18,500 115 Supplies & Materials 1,900 1,650

4230 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT 114 Contracted Services 1,000 4,229 115 Supplies and Materials None 250

7300 ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT 118 Library Books 3,500 Ref. 2500 Equipment None 344

7400 REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT None 428

9000 PROGRAMS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS (Ch. 74) 100 100

CHAPTER 766

2100 SUPERVISION 121 Salaries, Professional 4,897 5,387 122 Salaries, Non-Prof. 1,622 1,892 125 Supplies & Materials 400 500 126 Other Expenses 766 833

2300 INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES 121 Salaries, Professional 54,877 58,170 122 Salaries, Non-Prof. 750 750 124 Contracted Services (Home Instr.) 400 400 125 Supplies & Materials 600 1,000 126 Other Expenses 300 300

2400 TEXTBOOKS & WORKBOOKS 600 800

2800 EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT SERVICES 121 Salaries, Professional 200 200 124 Contracted Services 600 600

3200 HEALTH SERVICES 350 350

3300 TRANSPORTATION - Contr. Services 15,530 10,290

7300 ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT None None

9000 TUITION PAYMENT TO OTHER DISTRICTS 34,822 32,492

80 1984 BUDGET SUMMARY

APPROPRIATED APPROVED 1983 1984

Elementary School Budget 682,404 727,188 Chapter 766 116, 714 113,964 School Transportation 34,980 37,220 Vocational (Chapter 74) 100 100 834,198 878,472 Town Meeting Cut Voted 6/6/83 -10,906 Total Budget 867,566

81 Report Of The PENTUCKET REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE For The 1982-1983 YEAR Ending June 30, 1983

In accordance with Chapter 71, Section 16K, the Pentucket Regional District School Committee submits its 29th annual report to each of the member towns.

82 SCHOOL OFFICERS

JOAN D. STIPETIC, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-2280

RONALD G. RAY, Business Manager Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-5101

LARRY S. BORIN, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-2250

BETTY G. ALLEN, Director of Curriculum Office: Dr. John C. Page School, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-5102

ALEXANDER S. JOHNSTON, Supervising Principal, High School Office: Pentucket Regional High School, West Newbury, Mass.

BERTRAM D. FECTEAU, Assistant Principal, High School Office: Pentucket Regional High School, West Newbury, Mass.

FRANCIS J. FERREIRA, JR., Supervising Principal, Junior High School Office: Pentucket Regional Junior High School, West Newbury, Mass.

WILLIAM H. WHITING, Assistant Principal, Junior High School Office: Pentucket Regional Junior High School, West Newbury, Mass.

ALVIN H. WATKINS, Treasurer/Accountant (Resigned May 1, 1983) Address: 175 Lowell Avenue, Haverhill, Mass.

MICHAEL A. GRASSI, M.D., School Physician Address: 527 South Main Street, Bradford, Mass. JUDITH E. SILVIA, R.N., School Nurse Address: 107 East Main Street, Merrimac, Mass.

Working Certificates Issued By: Guidance Department, Pentucket Regional High School, West Newbury, Mass.

83 PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Annual Report - Fiscal 1983

To the Selectmen and Citizens of Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury:

The Pentucket Regional District School Committee submits this report to you for the 1983 fiscal year. The School Committee believes that all youth have the right to educational opportunities of a quality and caliber which will develop their potential as individuals and as citizens in participatory democracy. The Committee feels that the communities desire the best possible education for our children within the fiscal capabilities of the taxpayers.

The time for reform seems to be upon us. In this past year, 18 studies were in progress on the schools throughout the country. Four major reports came out in April, May and June, calculated to set change in motion. What are these reports saying?; what is the impact in our community?; and how are we addressing the criticisms in our schools?

A Nation at Risk: The Imperative For Educational Reform, the report of Secretary of Education r:-H. Bell's National Commission on Excellence in Education, cited some findings and made recommendations which encompass strengthening graduation requirements, adopting more rigorous standards, lengthening the school day and year, and raising teachers' pay.

Academic Preparation For College: What Students Need To Know And Be Able To Do, a proposal and an agenda of the College Board's Educational Equality Project, highlights subjects and skills students need to learn in school in order to do effective work in college. This report is concerned exclusively with the preparation of college-bound students and they believe that this academic preparation will be the mainstream of the future.

Action For Excellence, the report of the Task Force on Education for Economic Growth, organized by the Education Commission of the States and chaired by North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., says that "nothing matters more than education--nothing". The message of this report is that we must "link education to the economic well-being of our individual states and nation as a whole". It is the thesis of the report that our defense, prosperity, and social stability depends on improving education.

Making The Grade, the report of the 20th Century Fund Task Force on Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Policy, believes that equality of educational opportunity cannot be separated from educational quality. This report speaks to the federal role in education and sees government as a prodder and poker of local and state agencies and as a source of help for meeting the needs of the poor and handicapped.

The impact of these reports is far reaching. All call for reform in the face of radically changing conditions. Each stresses the need for change because of the nature and speed of technological development. They recognize academic achievement as the first purpose of schooling. They reflect the study and deliberations by qualified individuals. The challenges set forward are not only for educators but also for the parents, the students and the broader community.

84 In our school district, we are responding on a variety of issues.

The testing program is being reviewed A Graduation Requirements Committee has been at work over the course of this year and reported the strengthening of require ments to the Committee in February Programs in Computer Education have been approved and funds for their support were appropriated New attendance policies have been developed Science programs have been revised and up-to-date textbooks are in use Teacher training in computers has been given a priority Special training is provided for our Physics teacher Programs for gifted students are under study Work-study programs are being strengthened Curriculum Review Committees were established Health Education and Career Education are under study Improvements have been made to our facilities and our athletic fields

The important key findings in all the reports are "Education is an investment, not an expense" "We cannot afford the cost of neglect"--children born last year will graduate in 2001 and be part of our nation's workforce until at least 2048 "More than at any other time in our history, our nation's schools need to improye" "Learning is the indispensable investment of the information age" "Education is basic to the survival of our free and democratic society"

We will continue to examine our schools' effectiveness in light of these reports and in light of our community's needs, and we solicit your contribu tion and support in our endeavors on behalf of your youth.

Respectfully submitted,

PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE Norman Granton, Chairman Phillip Carletti, Vice-Chairman Carol Grazio Richard Sciacca Barbara Warden Victoria Haggstrom Cora San Cartier Arthur DiMauro Mary Harada

85 PENTUCKET REGIONAL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Total Years Position Name Training At Pentucket

Principal, High School Alexander S. Johnston M.S. University of Mass. 1957 13 Asst. Principal, High School Bertram D. Fecteau M.Ed. Boston University 1955 18 Principal, Jr. High School Francis J. Ferreira M.Ed. Salem State College 1964 23 Asst. Principal, Jr. High School William H. Whiting M.Ed. Northeastern University 1961 23 Coordinator of Guidance Frank J. Orlando M.Ed. Salem State College 1977 13 Guidance Kenneth B. Wood M.Ed. Salem State College 1964 21 Guidance Beryl Bagni B.S. University of Mass. 1948 14 Guidance John J. O'Wril B.Ed. Plymouth State College 1963 16 Guidance Mary A. Cohen M.Ed., CAES, Boston College 1980 Began 9/1/82 Guidance/Career Ed. Joy A. LeBlanc M.Ed. Northeastern University 1979 3 Physical Education (Dept. Head) Marilyn L. Peacock B.Ed. Plymouth State College 1965 12 Physical Education Jonathan Burns B.S. Springfield College 1977 Began 9/1/82 Physical Education Laura J. Carley B.S. Bridgewater State College 1967 16 Physical Education Nancy L. Hurld B.A. Lea College, Minnesota 1972 10 Physical Education Stephen C. Hayden B.S. Plymouth State College 1977 3 ~English (Dept. Head) Ronald L. Fenerty M.Ed. University of New Hampshire 1969 22 English Stephen J. Voltero M.A. Salem State College 1983 19 English Richard L. Canepa M.Ed. Salem State College 1967 19 English Mary K. Gaffney B.S. Boston College 1963 12 English Jeffrey L. Hogan M.A. University of New Hampshire 1971 12 English Lawrence W. Faye B.A. Merrimack College 1970 11 English William B. Normand M.Ed. Salem State College 1966 13 English Albert E. Belanger M.A.T. Salem State College 1974 17 English Janice A. Fowler B.S. Northeastern University 1967 16 English William J. Martin B.S. Northeastern University 1966 17 English Mary E. Parry B.S. Salem State College 1960 13 English Dorothy A. Rostosky B.S. Lyndon Teachers College 1963 16 Reading H. June Denault M.Ed. Salem State College 1975 13 Reading Kathleen Owens M.Ed. Salem State College 1978 14 Reading Marijane V. Natalie M.Ed. Salem State College 1973 11 Reading Catherine L. Dower B.A. Salem State College 1970 L/A 11/82 Reading Marilyn R. Ricketts B.S. State College at Boston 1965 Began 3/1/83 French/German (Dept. Head) John E. Durant A.B. St. Anslem's College 1963 15 German Jutta Muhlenbeck Fullbright Exchange Teacher from Germany (Richard Olson) German Inge M. Buerger M.A. University of New Hampshire 1970 L/A 1/83 German Gary C. Shockey M.A. Middlebury College 1982 Began 1/83 Total Years Position Name Training At Pentucket

French Roger Roy B.A. Marist College 1964 18 Spanish Hazel W. Owen A.B. Boston University 1941 20 Spanish Mary E. Sullivan B.A. University of Maine 1973 5 Bio. Science (Dept. Head) Melvin H. Pollack M.Ed. Boston University 1963 25 Phys. Science Robert Knights M.Ed. Harvard University 1952 25 Science Joseph J. Derro, Jr. M.Ed. Salem State College 1966 25 Science Dudley W. Baldwin M.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1972 19 Science Mildred E. Kelley M.Ed. U. Maine 1971/M.Ed. Salem State 1982 13.5 Science Robert E. Anton M.S. Boston College 1974 18 Science Edward W. Monroe M.A. Salem State College 1977 14 Science Stephen H. Meline M.S. Boston College 1974 13 Science Harold Hutchins M.A. Dartmouth College 1980 12.5 Science Walter D. Clark B.S. Texas A&M University 1964 13 Social Studies (Dept. Head) Joseph Sherry M.Ed. Salem State College 1967 20 Social Studies Herman T. Diehl, Jr. B.S. University of Maine 1961 15 Social Studies Marilyn Hershfield M.S. Boston University 1946 16 ~Social Studies Carolee Miller M.Ed. Salem State College 1983 5 Social Studies Minas Dakos M.Ed. Salem State College 1969 20 Social Studies Robert P. Ruszkowski B.S. Salem State College 1965 18 Social Studies David G. Buckley B.A. Gordon College 1963 17 Social Studies George P. Michaeleas B.S. Salem State College 1966 16 Social Studies David E. Morse B.S. Springfield College 1968 15 Social Studies Wayne C. Sylvester M.S. University of Wisconsin 1971 12 Social Studies David A. Pasiuk A.B. University of Michigan 1979 Began 9/1/82 Mathematics (Dept. Head) Arnold G. Zins B.A. Amherst College 1954 24 Mathematics Nancy A. Allison M.S. Clarkson College 1973 15 Mathematics Dana B. Allison B.A. Salem State College 1970 12 Mathematics Nelda I. Denihan B.S. Salem State College 1970 13 Mathematics Virginia E. Cook B.S. M.I.T. 1974 Began 9/1/82 Mathematics Alan L. Mason M.S. Lowell University 1979 16 Mathematics Raymond L. MacNeil M.Ed. Salem State College 1967 21 Mathematics David H. Bickum M.Ed. Western Conn. State College 1969 14 Mathematics Janice M. Hegan M.M.T. University of Lowell 1978 13 Mathematics Dianne P. Shaheen M.M.T. University of Lowell 1978 11 Business (Dept. Head) Harriet L. Mannion M.Ed. University of Maine 1973 5 Business Donna M. Lynch B.S. Salem State College 1969 12 Total Years Position Name Training At Pentucket

Business Virginia Cronin B.S. Salem State College 1977 2 Business Clare Crist B.S. Salem State College 1978 5 Business Brian Brasseur B.S. Salem State College 1979 Resigned 2/83 Business Vernon J. Laws B.S. Colorado State University 1970 Began 3/83 Industrial Arts (Dept. Head) Donald Pinciaro M.Ed. Fitchburg State College 1974 19 Industrial Arts Thomas R. Pelletier B.S. University of So. Maine 1976 3 Industrial Arts John P. Faucher B.S. Fitchburg State College 1976 3 Industrial Arts Michael A. Babin M.Ed. Fitchburg State College 1973 15 Industrial Arts Lawrence W. Cochrane, Jr. B.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1960 9 Home Economics (Dept. Head) Gail T. Snell B.S. University of Maine 1960 9 Home Economics Julia M. Martines B.S. Framingham State College 1975 8 Home Economics Susan M. Campbell B.S. University of Mass., Amherst 1979 Began 9/1/82 Home Economics Laura Mirandi B.S. Framingham State College 1981 2 Music & Band (Dept. Head) Robert W. Howard B.S. Lowell State College 1962 17 Music - Vocal Francesco T. Esile M.M.Ed. Lowell State College 1970 20 Music - Instrumental Richard H. Weeks M.M. University of Rochester, N.Y. 1976 2 ~ Art (Dept. Head) Peter J. Bodge B.A. University of New Hampshire 1960 10 Art Christopher D. Lima, Jr. B.F.A. University of Massachusetts 1974 2 Art Ellen M. Burke B.S. State University of N.Y., New Paltz 2 Librarian - Senior High School Ruth N. Parker A.B. Coker College 1942 25 Librarian - Junior High School Sheila M. Callahan B.A. Lowell State College 1971 ll Adjustment Counselor Mary Jo Reynolds M.Ed. Salem State College 1976 2 Teacher of Special Needs Irene J. Thurlow M.Ed. Boston State College 1977 Began 9/1/82 Teacher of Special Needs Mary E. Kroesser M.Ed. Salem State College 1983 L/A 3/83 Teacher of Special Needs Cheryl A. Poulin B.S. Westfield State College 1982 Began 3/83 Teacher of Special Needs Laurie J. Dunnet B.A. Boston College 1977 2 Teacher of Special Needs Barbara A. Markt B.A. University of Massachusetts 1977 3 Speech Therapist Mary Lou Peterson B.S. University of New Hampshire 1979 2 District Psychologist Carol Vatz C.A.G.S. Boston University 1974 3 OAS SIS Raymond Stickney B.Ed. Plymouth State College 1964 19 OAS SIS Constance L. Fall B.S. Salem State College 1968 Began 9/1/82 CLASS OF 1983 GRADUATES - WEST NEWBURY

LORI ANN BANNISTER ELEANOR JEAN LANE MONIQUE A. BELAIR SCOTT M. LANGEVIN KENNETH ERNEST BERKENBUSH PETER C. MAMACOS, JR. LAWRENCE J. BRESNAHAN III ELIZABETH A. MARCHAND BRIAN CHRISTOPHER BURRILL DANIEL STEPHEN McDONALD JOHN VINCENT CAGGIANO CLIFTON ALAN MERILL, JR. CARA DAWN CALOMB JENNIFER L. MORRIS MARC DAVID CHARETH NANCY SUZANNE NICKERSON SUSAN ELLEN CHASE LORI-ANN E. PAPPALARDO KIMBERLY J. CHUTE JANETH NOLASCO POORE KERRY ANN COFFIN RICHARD DANIEL PORCELLI EILEEN CONNOLLY GWENDOLYN BLISS PREBLE GAVIN AUGUSTUS COOK ALISON PATRICIA REYNOLDS KATHLEEN ELIZABETH CRONK AIMEE V. RINGENBACH PHILIPPE C. DURANT CHRISTOPHER JAMES ROBY JOHN PATRICK FAULKNER ROBERT SALKOVITZ MICHELE K. FEDERMAN ERIK WAYNE SANBORN TRAVIS GRIFFIN STEPHEN PAUL SCHOFIELD JULIAN. HAACK MARIA CHRISTINE SCHULZ COLIN B. HEATLIE JOHN SPALDING SUSAN COFFIN HOLLERER LAILA STREIFF POLLY ANN HUARD ELMER PATRICK THOMPSON JUDITH ANN JARVIS ANDREA ALISON TOLOSKO PAUL PATRICK JOHNSTON, JR. PATRICK J. TRACEY STEVEN E. KALE KIMBERLY DAWNE VAN PELT

89 Pentucket Regional School District and School Union #53

Approved Calendar

1983-1984

*September 6 Teacher Orientation 7 School Opens

*October 3 Schools Closed (Staff Development) 10 Columbus Day - Schools Closed

November 11 Veterans Day - Schools Closed * 18 Schools Closed (Parent Conferences) 23 Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools Closed at Noon

December 23 - Christmas Holiday - Schools Closed at Noon January 2 16 Martin Luther King Day - Schools Closed

February 20 - 24 Winter Vacation - Washington's Birthday

*March 16 Schools Closed (Staff Development)

April 16 - 20 Schools Closed - Patriots Day, Spring Break, Good Friday

May 28 Memorial Day - Schools Closed

June 25 Last Day of School

Calendar includes 180 instructional days In-Service 1/2 Days: Sept. 20, Dec. 7, April 6, May 15 First Grades attend 1/2 day Sept. 7, 8, 9. Full day begins Sept. 12. Kindergarten Session begins Sept. 12 Marking Periods Close Nov. 10, January 27, April 6 *184 Teacher Days

90 PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1984 FY PROGRAM BUDGET

Appropriated Appropriated 1983 1984

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

ART $ 68,121 $ 72,913 BUSINESS EDUCATION 94,681 106,523 ENGLISH 265,621 299,447 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 150,943 162,597 HOME ECONOMICS 78,066 87,642 INDUSTRIAL ARTS 121,305 142,312 MATHEMATICS 205,793 238,419 MUSIC 71, 735 78,608 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 105,876 110,978 READING 78,816 106,176 SCIENCE 260,899 301,756 SOCIAL STUDIES 216,859 217,910 SPECIAL NEEDS 191,762 198,065 I.NSTRUCTIONAL (Non-Program) 24,000 59,000 OASSIS 42,400 43,750 E & D APPROPRIATION -0- 88,000 $1, 976,877 $2,314,096 SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - Principal's Office $ 210,808 $ 191, 723 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - School Committee 17,873 22,573 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - Supt. 's Office 79,925 91,441 ATTENDANCE 675 675 GUIDANCE SERVICES 138,744 146,592 HEALTH SERVICES 15,258 26,505 INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS 70,000 89,305 LIBRARY SERVICES 79,545 89,156 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION - Custodial 125,202 134,867 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION - Building 48,328 73,832 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION - Grounds 19,295 13,450 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION - Utilities 241,050 213,000 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 5,109 5,801 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 189 ,977 208,351 TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES $1,241,789 $1,307,271

91 PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1984 FY PROGRAM BUDGET

Appropriated Appropriated 1983 1984

NON-PROGRAM SERVICES

DEBT RETIREMENT - Bonds $ 105,000 $ 147,000 DEBT SERVICE - Bonds 50,698 35,141 FIXED CHARGES - Debt Service (Current Loans) 2,000 -0- FIXED CHARGES - Employment Retirement 53,259 48,220 FIXED CHARGES - Insurance 127' 135 136,351 TOTAL NON-PROGRAM SERVICES $ 338,092 $ 367,351

Sill!MARY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES $1,976,877 $2,314,096 SUPPORT SERVICES 1,241,789 1,307,271 NON-PROGRAM SERVICES 338,092 367,351 TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST $3,556,758 $3,988,718

COST DISTRIBUTION Student Enrollments by Towns and Percentage of Enrollment: 1982 1983 1984 Oct. 1, 1982 % of Total % of Total % of Total Groveland 505 44.0217 42.3511 42.0133 Merrimac 386 30.7453 31. 7230 32.1132 West Newbury 311 25.2330 25.9259 25.8735 1,202 100.0000% 100.0000% 100.0000%

Budget Requests for 1984 $3,988,718 Less: All Categories 1,980,197 Total to be Raised . • • • $2,008,521

Assessments to Towns, based on Agreement: 1982 1983 1984 Groveland's Share $ 810,974 $ 828,827 $ 843,846 +l.8% Merrimac's Share 566,394 620,831 645,000 +3.,9% West Newbury's Share 464,846 507,380 519,675 +2.4% $1,842,214 $1,957,038 $2,008,521

92 PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER'S REPORT

Reconciliation of Cash

Cash Balance - July 1, 1982 $ 993,501.77 Receipts Assessments to Tovms $1,957,038.00 State Reimbursements 1,466,019.75 Federal Grants 119,304.00 School Lunch Program 170,143.91 Athletic Revolving Account 25,367.10 Lost Book Revolving Account 1,142.46 Industrial Arts Revolving Account 1,949.80 Miscellaneous Receipts 42,786.22 Reserve for Summer Payroll 93,591.45 Renovation Bond (Roof /Gym Floor) 420,000.00 4,297,342.69 $5,290,844.46

Expenditures Maintenance and Operations $3,510,070.38 Federal Grants 104,597 .31 School Lunch Program 171~254.35 Athletic Revolving.Account 17,684.88 Industrial Arts Revolving Account 607.86 Reserve for Encumbrances 79,102.42 Reserve for Summer Payroll 317,455.68 E&D Expenditures 37,472.33 Reserve for Air Filtration 12,858.80 Renovation Expenditures 415,290.55 $4,666,394.56 $ 624,449.90

Receipts Assessments to Towns: Groveland $ 828,827.00 Merrimac 620,831.00 West Newbury 507,380.00 $1,957,038.00 s'tate Reimbursements: Regional School Aid, Ch. 71 659,946.00 Regional School Aid, Ch. 70 612,686.00 School Construction, Ch. 645 69,468.75 Regular Transportation, Ch. 71 119,941.00 Special Education Transportation, Ch. 71 3,978.00 1,466,019.75 Federal Grants: P.L. 97-35 Block Grant 13,623.00 P.L. 95-207 Career Education 11,586.00 P.L. 89-10 Chapter I ECIA 55,060.00 P.L. 94-142 Child Serve 27,675.00 P.L. 94-482 Vocational S~pport 9,571.00 Staff Evaluation 1,789;00 93 119,304.00 School Lunch Program: State & Federal Reimbursements $ 26,438.96 Sales 143,704.95 $ 170,143.91 Athletic Revolving Account: Game Receipts 13,322.10 Appropriation 4,000.00 User Fees 8,045.00 25,367.10 Lost Book Revolving Account 1,142.46 Industrial Arts Revolving Account 1,949.80 Miscellaneous Receipts: Interest Income 24,161.65 Refunds 15,934.46 Miscellaneous 2,690.11 42,786.22 Reserve for Summer Payroll 93,591.45 Renovation Bond 420,000.00 Total Receipts Year Ending June 30, 1983 $4,297,342.69

Expenditures Maintenance and Operations: Instructional Services - Regular Education 1,750,822.22 Special Education 174,015.44 OASSIS Program 37,195.25 $1,962,032.91 Support Services - Administration 320,650.41 Guidance 135,609.94 Health Services 15,511.68 Library Services 77,651.78 Student Activities 4,415.21 Athletic Programs 71,388.79 Transportation 195,082.82 Building & Grounds 402,372.82 Attendance 675.00 1,223,358.45 Non-Program Services - Debt Retirement 105,000.00 Debt Service 19,688.17 Employee Retirement 51,133.27 Insurance 148,877.58 324,679.02 Federal Grants: P.L. 97-35 Block Grant 9,517.63 P.L. 95-207 Career Education 10,340.93 P.L. 89-10 Chapter I ECIA 50,678.82 P.L. 94-142 Child Serve 22,699.93 P.L. 94-482 Vocational Support 9,571.00 Staff Evaluation 1,789.00 104,597.31

94 School Lunch Program $ 171,254.35 Athletic Revolving Account 17,684.88 Industrial Arts Revolving Account 607.86 Reserve for Encumbrances 79,102.42 Reserve for Summer Payroll 317,455.68 E&D Expenditures 37,472.33 Reserve for Air Filtration 12,858.80 Renovation Expenditures 415,290.55 Total Expenditures Year Ending June 3C, 1983 $4,666,394.56

PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1983

GENERAL ACCOUNTS

ASSETS: Cash $624,449.90

LIABILITIES: Federal Grants $ 15,764.69 School Lunch Program 9,630.40 Athletic Revolving Account 7,681.22 Lost Book Revolving Account 1,943.65 Industrial Arts Revolving Account 3 ,001. 34 P.L. 874 61,425.91 Reserve for Summer Payroll 93,591.45 Excess & Deficiency 431,411.24 $624,449.90

DEBT ACCOUNTS

NET FUNDED OR FIXED DEBT $770,000.00 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION LOANS: December 15, 1965 $150,000.00 December 15, 1966 200,000.00 January 18, 1983 420,000.00 $770,000.00

Ronald G. Ray, Interim Treasurer