1972 ABOUT THE COVER
Cardinal Cushing Academy fell victim to the high cost of educa tion and closed its doors at the end of the 1972 school session. The Town of West Newbury was given the opportunity to pur· chase the property for $750,000.00. The property consists of a land area over one mile long and one-half mile wide, stretching from Archelaus Hill to the Merrimack River and bisected by Main Street with substantial frontage on Main Street and Coffin Street. The section on the south side of Main Street contains 213 acres of land and Mill Pond, and the section on the north side consists of 130 acres of land, the school building, a 12 room house, barn, ski shop building, ski tow and a four car garage with a gymnasium on the second floor. At a Special Town Meeting held at the Town Hall, Saturday, March 18, 1972, at 1 :00 p. m., it was unanimously voted to petition the General Court of Massachusetts for the enabling Legislation to permit the Town of West Newbury to acquire a $1,000,000.00 bond and purchase and renovate the property. The General Court of Massachusetts subsequently passed the enabling Legislation as Chapter 181 of the Acts of 1972, and on June 8, 1972 the purchase was made and the property deeded over to the Town. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS
AND EXPENDITURES OF THE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1972
Together with the Reports of the School Committee, Board of Engineers, Trustees of the Public Library, Assessors, Auditor, Treasurer and Collector and the Statistics of the Town Clerk.
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~ NEWBURYPORT P1rnss, JNc. DIRECTORY OF TOWN OFFICERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN Irving A, Burrill, Chairman, 1975 William M. Rowe, 1973 Albert E. Elwell, 1974
BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH Albert E. Elwell, Chairman, 1974 William M. Rowe, 1973 Irving A. Burrill, 1975
BOARD OF ASSESSORS George E. Schofield, Chairnwn, 1973 Milo M. Williams, 1974 *Dorothea B. Crowley, 1975
MODERATOR William A. Cook, 1973
TOWN TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR Norman H. Hobson, 1973
TOWN CLERK Norman H. Hobson, 1974
SCHOOL COMMITTEE William A. Cook, Chairman; 1974 Ronald N. Tagney, 1973 Pemberton F. Minster, 1974 Barbara M. Wells, 1973 Elinor S. Griffin, 1975
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Albert H. Knowles, Jr., Chairman, 1974 **Chester R. Johnson, 1973 ***Charles D. Courtemache, 1973 Richard Brunault, 1975
CONSTABLES Donald L. Adams, 1974. Robert C. Balsley, 1974 Eugene M. Willis, Jr., 1974
*Resigned · Reappointed **Resigned ***Appointed lo serve unexpired term
2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- G.A.R.
MEMORIAL LIBRARY J. Jackson George, Chairman, 1973 Evelyn N. Sargent, Corresponding Secrfo'tary, 1974 Ann S. Lape, Recording Secretary, 1975 Philip J. Crowley, Treasurer, 1974. Esther D. Thurlow, 1973 Jean A. Berkenbush, 1975 "'Helen M. Sargent, 1973 Joseph P. Vaughan, 1975 Sarkis M. Kurkjian, 1974 **David D. Hindle, ~973
PLANNING BOARD Malcolm S. Burr, Chairman, 1973 Lawrence G. Hogan, John S. Bill, 1976 Secretary, 1975 "*Jeremiah F. Mahoney, 197:-3 *William A. Lindsay, 1974 Richard Berkenbush, 1977
BOARD OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS Thomas J. Flaherty, Chairman, 1973 Daniel C. Cashman, 1974 Raymond S. Dower, III, 1975
~-Resigned ~-*Appointed to fill unexpired term APPOINTED OFFICERS
TOWN ACCOUNTANT Lincoln R. Walker, 1974
CLERK TO SELECTMEN AND BOARD OF HEALTH Clara P. Crue
CLERK TO ASSESSORS Dorothea B. Crowley
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS Richard Berkenbush, Chief Russell R. Mingo, Deputy Chief Howard S. Poore, Deputy Chief
FOREST FIRE WARDEN Richard Berkenbush
CHIEF OF POLICE Eugene M. Willis, Jr.
POLICE OFFICERS Arthur B. Adams Harold Macomber Robert C. Balsley Russell R. Mingo Erwin W. Batchelder *John Siudut Alcide Bergeron Wilbert H. Thompson Albert E. Elwell Edward V. VanSickle Charles Haney Betsey L. Wallace Edville G. Hurn
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
CENTRAL SCHOOL Milton Otis
CARET AKER - REFUSE DISPOSAL AREA Everett Nichols
FIELD DRIVER AND FENCE VIEWER Charles Haney Wilbert H. Thompson Edville G. Hurn Edward V. VanSickle
DOG OFFICER *John Siudut Robert C. Hull *Resigned
4 CIVIL DEFENSE Russell R. Mingo, Director A. Neil Gadd, Asst. Director *Robert Gove, Radio Officer Charles Susen, Com. Officer
AUXILIARY POLICE Paul K. Bezanson Arthur A. Marston Francis A. Bartlett Charles P. Susen
FINANCE COMMITTEE Raymond H. Poore, Chairman, 1973 Francis A. Bartlett, 1973 George M. Hagopian, 1975 Stephen C. Patrinos, 1974 Charles R. Crue, 1975 Merton Chute, 1974
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TREE WARDEN
MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Albert H. Knowles, Jr.
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Eugene M. Willis, Jr.
GRAVES REGISTRATION OFFICER Malcolm B. Poore
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Edward F. Mears, Jr., Chairman, 1973 Eugene A. Woitkowski, 1974. Dorothy E. Cashman, 1975 **Barbara A. Coggeshall **Joan E. Colby Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk, Ex Officio INSPECTOR OF WIRING Alfred Thomson
BUILDING INSPECTOR Bernard L. Guilford, Jr.
GAS INSPECTOR AND ASSISTANT PLUMBING INSPECTOR Louis Grieco
*Deceased **A ppomte. d to serve as temporary member
5 PLUMBING INSPECTOR Gregory W. Stark
TOWN COUNSEL Bernard J. Lojko
BOARD OF APPEALS Stephen F. Burke, Jr., Chairman, 1974 Russell W. Joy, 1973 Lionel L. Brunault, 1975 Frederick M. Faulkner, Jr., 1973 Reiger G. Coggeshall, 1975
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
BOARD OF APPEALS James W. Bingham, 1973 Jeffrey A. Gerrish, 1974 Raymond J. Tolosko, 1975
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE Mrs. Jarda Cragg, Director Tel. 352-5421 Pentucket Welfare District Georgetown, Mass.
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER James N. Chooljian, Director Tel. 887-8411 North Essex Veterans Service District, Topsfield
TOWN HALL CUSTODIAN Arthur A. Marston
6 TOWN COMMITTEES
CONSERVATION COMMISSION(S) Peter R. Haack, Chairman, 1975 Mabelle B. Adams, 1973 Albert E. Elwell, 1974 Wayne A. Sanborn, 1973 Walter Hendrick, 1974 Warren Thompson, 1973 Mary Poore, 1975
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE(S) Roy M. Dennis ( Engr), Chairman Phillip S. Carletti (Educator) John F. Cole (At Large), Sec. Barbara G. Donnelly (At Large) Robert J. Kelly (At Large) Phillip B. Lape (Engr.) Jeremiah F. Mahoney (Lawyer)
HISTORICAL COMMISSION(S) Henry E. Clay, Jr., Chairman, 1973 Jeffrey L. Healey, 1974 Esther Osman, 1975 Joseph P. Vaughan, 1974 Ronald N. Tagney, 1975
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (M) Russell W. Joy *Walter L. Callahan Philip J. Crowley Robert J. Kelly Peter R. Haack Charles H. Naylor
TOWN HALL EXPANSION COMMITTEE (M) Lebaron A. Atherton Richard L. Mesle Russell W. Joy John S. Sawyer Norman H. Hobson
CENTRAL MERRIMACK VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICT (S) John S. Bill, Member Robert Davis, Alt. Member
WHITTIER REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE Louis A. Porcelli
TREE COMMITTEE (M) Stanley Bill ¥'John E. Stevens John D. Thurlow
*Resigned (S) Appointed by Board of Selectmen (M) Appointed by Moderator (SC) Appointed by School Committee
7 TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE (S) Stanley Bill Prescott L. Spalding, Jr. William J. Vynorius
LIAISON COMMITTEE (ROUTE 113 STRAIGHTENING) (S) Theodore Smith, Chairman Clayton A. Anderson Richard C. Thurlow Albert E. Elwell
USE COMMITTEE !CARDINAL CUSHING ACADEMY) (S) Richard Berkenbush (Planning Board), Chairman William A. Cook Joseph W. Leary (at Large) (School Committee) Richard Preble (At Large) Raymond S. Dower, III (Park John F. Cole (At Large) and Recreation Commission) Wayne Sanborn (Conservation Commission)
·*Resigned (S) Appointed by Board of Selectmen (M) Appointed by Moderator (SC) Appointed by School Committee 8 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - 1972
Pursuant to the warrant issued by the Selectmen February 1, 1972, which was duly posted by Constable Eugene M. Willis, Jr., who made due return of his doings thereon, the annual town meeting was called to order by Moderator William A. Cook at 1 :20 p. m., Sat urday, March 4, 1972 in the Town Hall. Delay in starting the meeting was due to lack of a quorum at 1 p. m. It was voted to permit non-voters to be seated in the front row during the meeting. On motion of Selectman Irving A. Burrill after Town Clerk Nor· man H. Hobson had read the opening of the warrant, that so much of the reading of the warrant together with the closing should con· stitute a proper reading of the warrant. This was voted and done. Moderator Cook called upon Representative Albert E. Elwell to give an accoµnting of his stewardship in the Great and General Court. Articles 1 and 2 were passed over. Article 3. Resolutions on the death of former Selectman M. Paine Hoseason were read for the committee by Mr. Elwell. Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Hazel H. Albertson were read for the committee by Mrs. Esther D. Thurlow. Marrett Paine Hoseason Marrett Paine Hoseason. Born 1895 in Lowell, Mass. Graduate of Medford High School and John B. Stetson University, Florida. He was enrolled in the military service of his country during World War I and World War II. While a resident of West Newbury he served the town with honor as Selectman, Assessor, Public Welfare, Board of Health and Civil Defense Director where his honesty, in· tegrity and good judgment was always evident. He was always willing to assume his share of civic responsibility by membership in the West Newbury Historical Society, Charles L. Carr Post American Legion, Red Cross and twenty years as member of Corporation of Anna Jaques Hospital, and as a 32nd degree member of the Masonic Order. Therefore, be it resolved to express the high esteem in which Marrett Paine Hoseason was held by all who knew him and finally, that this Resolution be entered in the records of the town, a copy to be framed and hung in the Town Hall, and a copy to be sent to the family of Marrett Paine Hoseason as an expression of sympathy and respect of the citizens of the Town of West Newbury. Signed Albert E. Elwell Norman H. Hobson Harold T. Daley
9 Hazel Hammond Albertson 1884. 1969 Mother of four lively children, gracious hostess, talented dramatist, concerned citizen; her greatest gift was a true love of people and the ability to bring out the best in each person she knew. Through the sixty-two years she was a resident of West Newbury she inspired many young New Englanders who were her guests at Chestnut Hill Farm, and who went on to become famous in the fields of music, theatre, medicine, journalism and art; Walter Lippman, Virginia Lee Burton, Martin Balsam and Leonard Bernstein to name a few.
Her contributions to the life of this and other communities were many and varied, ranging from organizing one of the earliest Girl Scout troops and taking a leading part in the Woman's Club to the writing and producing of the famous Centennial Pageant, "The Spirit of the Merrimack." Her dramatic talent inspired the people of West Newbury with a vision of the river which had molded their ways from the beginning. She also wrote and produced pageants for Governor Dummer Academy, Boys' Club of Boston, Girls' Club of Haverhill, and for the towns of Merrimac, Groveland and York, Maine. Therefore, the town having voted in meeting assembled to put on record a memorial to Hazel Hammond Albertson; it is resolved that the foregoing be entered in the records of the town and a copy sent to her family, as an expression of the love and admiration in which she was held by her townspeople. Town of West Newbury County of Essex Esther D. Thurlow Lawrence G. Dodge Evelyn N. Sargent Helen M. Sargent On motion of Selectman Burrill it was voted unanimously to in ,struct the Moderator to appoint committees to draw up resolutions on the deaths of Frank E. Hobson and Wilbur L. Dunn. Selectman Burrill brought the town up to date on the negotiations for the purchase of the Cardinal Cushing Academy property., In a resolution Selectman Elwell asked for an expression of opinion of those present concerning the proposed purchase of the property. Only one person voted in opposition. A Special Town Meeting has been called for March 18 at 1 p. m. to consider purchasing the property.
10 Article 4. Moderator Cook ruled that the budget would be read item by item and taken up in sections. Anyone wanting to discuss an item was asked to call "hold" and these items set aside would be discussed after completion of reading the section.
General Government - Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to in· crease Town Counsel to $810.00. Motion: Raymond H. Poore, chair man of the Finance Committee. Voted, to appropriate $22,730.00 for this section. On motion of James W. Bingham it was voted to follow the FinComm's recommendation column when reading the budget figures.
Protection of Persons and Property- Motions: Mr. Poore. Voted, as recommended $8,229.00 for permanent police officer salary, and $5,640.00 for police officers' wages and expenses. Motion: Mr. Bur rill. Voted, to increase Civil Defense to $350.00. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimously, to appropriate $30,268.00 for this section.
Highways and Trees - Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted, as recommend ed, $12,000.00 for snow and ice control wages and expenses. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted, unanimously, to appropriate $33,732.00 as rec ommended for this section.
Health and Sanitation - Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimous ly, to appropriate $6,510.00 as recommended for this section.
Veterans' Aid - Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted, as recommended, $11,598.10 for this section.
Library -- Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted, as recommended, $8,745.00 for this section.
Conservation Commission - Motion: Mr. Poore, Voted unanimous ly, to appropriate $100 as recommended for this section.
Schools - Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimously, to appropri ate $677,073.01 as recommended for this section.
Unclassified and Reserve - Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted unanimous ly, to increase insurance and bonds to $11,500.00. Motion: Mr. Bur· rill. Voted unanimously, to increase town reports to $1,410.60. Mo tion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimously, to appropriate $23,412.95 for this section.
Maturing Debt and Interest - Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unani mously, to appropriate $50,425.00 for this section.
11 Total Budget - Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimously, to appro priate $864,594.06 as the total 1972 budget. This means the budget was increased $4,669.60 over the original FinComm recommenda tions.
The budget as adopted follows:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Selectmen Salaries $ 1,300.00 Expenses 400.00 Clerical Assistance 420.00 Moderator Salary 30.00 Expenses 10.00 Registrar of Voters Salaries 300.00 Expenses 1,600.00 Listing of Persons 400.00 Town Clerk's Compensation SO.OD Finance Committee Expenses 30.00 Town Accountant Salary 1,200.00 Expenses 100 .00 Treasurer Salary 1,600.00 Expenses 275.00 Tax Title Foreclosures 25.00 Collector Salary ($270 from Water Dept. Res.) 1,800.00 Expenses ($195 from Water Dept. Res.) 650.00 Clerical Assistance (Treas. & Coll.) 1,200.00 Town Clerk Salary 1, 100. 00 Expenses 200.00 Vital Statistics 75.00 Board of Assessors Salaries 1,900.00 Expenses 800.00 Clerical Assistance 500.00 Town Counsel Salary (Retainer) 1,160.00 Expenses (Court Appearances) 810.00 Town Hall Custodian's Salary 520.00 Expenses 2,500.00 Planning Board Operating Expenses 300.00 Central Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Membership 225.00 Mileage Expenses 50.00
Planning Consultant (Thomas Associates) 1 1 200.00 Total: $22,730.00
12 PROTECTION -- PERSONS & PROPERTY
Police Salaries - Permanent Police Officer $ 8,229.00 Police Officers Wages and Exps. (Radio $1,000) 5,640.00 Lock-up Facilities 500.00 Fire Salaries 6,749.00 Expenses 6,420.00 Hydrant Rental 830.00 Civil Defense Expenses 350.00 Inspector of Animals Salary & Expenses 175.00 Dog Officer Wages & Expenses 300.00 Wire Inspector Wages & Expenses 200.00 Building Inspector Wages & Expenses 350.00 Gas Inspector Wages & Expenses 125.00 Plumbing Inspector Wages & Expenses 200.00 Board of Appeals Expenses 200.00 Total: $30,268.00
HIGHWAYS & TREES
Chapter 81 (41.1 miles) $ 4,100.00 Highway Salary - Superintendent 7' 132.00 Special Highway Account Wages & Expenses 1,100.00 Maintenance Projects Bridges 500.00 Sidewalk Program 2,000.00 Public Street Lights 2,900.00 Snow & Ice Control Wages & Expenses 12,000.00 Tree Warden Wages & Expenses 1,000.00 Dutch Elm Control Wages & Expenses 1,500.00 Insect Pest Control Wages & Expenses 500.00 Parks Park Conunissioner's Wages and Exps. 1,000.00 Total: $33,732.00
13 HEALTH & SANITATION
Board of Health Salaries s 500.00 Expenses 50.00 Clerical Assistance 160.00 Hospital & Medical Care 100.00 Visiting Nurses Assoc. 200.00 Town Dump 5,500.00 Total: $ 6,510.00
VETERANS' AID
No. Essex Veterans' Service District Veterans' Benefit $10,000.00 Expenses (District) 1,398.10 Assistance - Veterans' Organizations C. L. Carr Post 240, AL (Rental of Qtrs.) 200.00 Total: $11,598.10
LIBRARY
Board of Library Trustees Salaries & Expenses $ 8,745.00 Total: $ 8,745.00
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Expenses $ 100.00 Total: $ 100.00
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Regular School Appropriations ($3,232 from P, L. 874 Funds) (Includes School Conun, Salaries of $375) $ 304,615 .oo Contracted Regular Transportation to Central School 14,400.00 Vocational: Chapter 74 Tuition 7 ,272.00 Transportation 1,740.00 School Lunch Salaries 2,800.00 Assessments: Pentucket Regional School District 328, 746.01 Whittier .Regional Vocational Tech. High School District 17,500.00 Total: $ 677,073.01
14 UNCLASSIFIED & RESERVE
Insurance & Bonds $ 11,500.00 Group Insurance 3,840.00 Memorial Day Expenses 400.00 Town Report 1,410.60 Town Clock Expense 50.00 Veterans' Retirement (C. Whitcomb) 1,561. 35 Town Clock Wages 50.00 Training Field Expenses 150.00 Soldiers' Grave Expense 450.00 Town Pump Expense 1.00 Reserve Fund ($1,000 transfer from
Overlay Reserve) 4 1000.00 Total: $ 23,412.95
MATURING DEBT AND INTEREST
Interest on Bonds and Notes Outstanding $ 5,ooo.oo 1966 Water Note Bridge Street (From Water Dept. Res.)· 1,soo.oo 1964 Crane Neck Street Water (From Water Dept. Res.) 1,000.00 1965 Central School Bond 20,000.00 1965 Central School Bond Interest 7,425.00 1968 Fire Apparatus Note 1,500.00 1968 Town Hall Building Note 2,000.00 1969 Tractor-Loader-Backhoe 5,ooo.oo
1971 Architectural Services 71000.00 Total: $ 50,425.00
Total Budget: $864,594.06
Article 5. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, that the Town authorize the town treasurer, with the approval of the majority of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1972 and to issue a note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, General Laws.
Article 6. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimously as recommend ed, that the compensation of elected town officers be the same as voted under Article 4 and Article 26 and that others be set by the elected departments.
Article 7. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted, as recommended that the care and renting of the Town Hall be left to the Board of Selectmen.
15 Article 8. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimously as recommend ed, that the Town continue the present system of highway mainte· nance in cooperation with the Commonwealth. Article 9. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, to establish an account to be used in anticipation of Chapter 81, State Highway reimbursement money; said sum of $11,275.00 to be raised by an appropriation of available funds in the form of Free Cash in the treasury. Article 10. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimous· ly to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for Chapter 90 maintenance, said sum to he spent with $1,000.00 provided by the Commonwealth for maintenance of Chapter 90 roads and to arpro· priate $1,000.00 from available funds in anticipation of reimburse· ment. Article 11. Recommended from available funds. Motion: Mr. Bur· rill. Voted, to appropriate the sum of $17,000.00 for the continued reconstruction of Bridge Street and/or Crane Neck Street and/or Ash Street under the provisions of Chapter 90, said sum to he raised by appropriations as follows: The Town's share: The .sum of $4,250.00 to be transferred from available funds in the form of Free Cash; the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' share, namely $8,500.00 under the provisions of Chapter 90 and the County of Essex's share, namely $4,250.00 under the provisions of Chapter 90 both to be raised by a transfer of funds in the form of Free Cash in the Treasury (total $12,750.00) with the further provision that the reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the County of Essex would be returned to the Surplus Revenue Account upon their receipt. Article 12. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, to transfer $4,600.00 for the Road Machinery Account from the Road Machin ery Fund. Article 13. Not recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Defeated, that the Town raise and appropriate $6,000 for the reconstruction of Meetinghouse Hill Rd. Article 14. Recommended on the tax rate of 1972. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, to raise and appropriate $500.00 for snow fence and stakes to be purchased by the Board of Selectmen and the S'uper intendent of Streets for the Highway Dept. Article 15. Recommended from available funds. Motion: Mr. Bur· rill. Voted, to transfer from available funds $4,500.00 for official school zone signs at Central School, to he fully reimbursed under Chapter 616, Acts of 1967, GL.
16 Article 16. Recommended on the 1972 tax rate. :Motion: Mr. Bur· rill. Voted, to raise and appropriate $400.00 to purchase and install a hot water heater in the Highway Department building, to be pur· chased by the Board of Selectmen and the Supt. of Streets. Article 17. Recommended. Motion: Fire Chief Richard Berken· bush. Voted, to raise and appropriate $1,400.00 for the purchase of four Scott Air Packs and two spare air tanks for the Fire Department. Article 18. Recommended on the 1972 tax rate. :\lotion: Mr. Bur· rill. Voted, to raise and appropriate $400.00 to repair the Town Clock. Article 19. Not recommended. Motion: Park Commissioner Thom as Flaherty. Amendment: Mr. Poore. Voted, llO to 40 to transfer from the Water Department Reserve Fund $8,500.00 to install a lQ. inch water main of cast iron pipe from Main Street to the baseball field for a distance of 800 ft. and to permit the Water Commissioners to route the water main so as to connect to a 10-inch main. Mr. Poore's amendment was that portion of the vote following the words "800 feet." On motion of Miss Louise Mills a recess of 10 minutes was called at 3:30 p. m. Article 20. Not recommended unless a grant has been approved of approximately 50% of the cost by the date of the Annual Town Meeting. Motion: Peter Haack of the Conservation Commission. Amendment: Added after the word· "survey." Voted, to raise and appropriate $5,200.00 for conducting a soil survey, subject to receipt of reimbursement of $3,000.00 from the Ford Foundation. Article 21. Not recommended. Motion: Mr. Haack. Voted, to raise and appropriate $2,000.00 to be added. to the Conservation Fund. Article 22. As recoi;nmended and on Mr. Poore's motion, it was voted to take no action on raising $2,000.00 to be used by the "New Meadows Foundation, Inc." Article 23. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimous ly, that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 for the Stabilization Fund in accordance with Sect. 5B, Chapt. 40, GL. Article 24. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, to raise and appropriate the sum of $200.00 to purchase a new ballot box and related equipment. Article 25. On motion of James W. Bingham it was voted to instruct the Water Commissioners in conjunction with the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen to study and report back to the Town within six months with a plan for expansion of the water loop sys· tern of the town.
17 Article 26. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted, to transfer from the Water Department Reserve Fund to the Water Department Operating Account the sum of $18,700.00 of which $300.00 is in the form of Commissioners' salaries.
Article 27. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimous ly, to authorize any member of the Board of Water Commissioners to act as superintendent when required at the rate of $2.75 per hour.
Article 28. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Poore. Voted unanimous ly, to take no action regarding appropriating $2,302.16 for teachers' salaries withheld during the wage-price freeze.
Article 29. Recommended from available funds. Voted unani mously, to transfer from available funds in the form of Free Cash $42.05 for unpaid bills of 1971.
Article 30. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Bingham. Voted unani mously, to authorize the Board of Assessors to appoint a member of the Board of Assessors as clerk of their Board and to fix the salary of such appointee at $41.66 per month according to the provisions of Section 4A, Chapter 41, GL.
Articcle 31. Not recommended. Motion: Mr. Poore Voted, that no action be taken to authorize the Assessors to use available funds to reduce the 1972 tax rate.
Article 3.2. Recommended. Motion: J. Jackson George. Voted, to transfer to the Library salaries, wages and expense account the sum of $500.00 from General Funds, this sum being availffhle from State Aid to Free Public Libraries, and the unexpended Dog Tax money returned to the Town annually by the County Treasurer in accord ance with the provisions of Section 172, Chapter 140, GL.
Article 33. Motion: Mr. Bingham. A bylaw to regulate use of cer tain vehicles was defeated by three votes. The necessary two-thirds vote was not obtained: YES-· 105; NO - 57.
Article 34. Motion: Mr. Berkenbush. The motion lo have the Town accept certain streets as described in the article was defeated.
Article 35. Motion. Mr. Poore. The motion for no action on in structing the Selectmen to require high tension wires to be located underground was voted.
Article 36. Motion: Mr. Poore. A motion for action on purchase of a mobile radio for the Police Department was adopted because the amount is provided in the Police Expense item in the budget.
18 Article 37. Not recommended. Motion: Police Chief Eugene M. Willis, Jr. Voted, to accept Section 108L of Chapter 41 of the Gen· era! Laws as amended, known as the Police Pay Incentive Bill, and to raise and appropriate $500.00 for this purpose; said sum to be raised by the 1972 tax levy. Article 39. Motion: Chief Willis. Moderator Cook stated that in "Town Meeting Time" by which town meetings in this town are conducted, the moderator has the right to call for use of a written ballot. This he did and the check lists were used. Total votes cast were 196 which equaled the number of names checked as having voted. It was voted, 108 to 88 to request the General Court to enact legislation to provide life tenure for Eugene M. Willis, Jr., incum· bent of the office of Chief of Police and full time police officer of the Town of West Newbury, but provided that he may be removed therefrom, lowered in rank or compensation, or suspended, for cause after hearing. Article 40. Recommended. Motion: Louis Porcelli. Voted unani mously, to accept and adopt the amendment to the agreement estab lishing the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Dis trict, initiated by the regional district school committee on January 12, 1972 and which provides for the admission of the Town of Merri mac as a member, said amendment to consist of the following new Section XIV: Section XIV. Admission of the Town of Merrimac to membership in the District. (A) Upon the effective date of this Section, the Town of Merri mac shall become a member of the District. (B) Promptly after this Section takes effect, the school committee of the town of Merrimac shall appoint a member to the Committee to serve until March 31, 1975. Successors to such member shall be appointed in accordance with Section I. (C) The Town of Merrimac shall pay the sum of $39,818.38 as its share of debt service and operating costs for the period 1968 through 1972. Article 41. Motion: Mr. Porcelli. The motion to amend the agree ment establishing the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School District to permit an additional district school committee member from the city of Haverhill, was defeated. Article 42. Motion: Lawrence G. Dodge. The motion to request the Board of Selectmen that henceforth Main Street be known as Bradford Road, was defeated.
19 Article 43. Motion: Malcolm Burr of the Planning Board. Voted 121 to 5, to amend Section III G. of the Zoning Bylaw by adding at the end of the paragraph:
except that:
1. No more than three ( 3) commercial vehicles registered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be parked, screened from view, or parked in an accessory building in the residential district, except during the process of making deliveries.
2. No more than two (2) commercial vehicles registered by the Commonwealth of Massach.usetts in the Class 3 Category as de fined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Registry of Motor Vehicles, "Drivers' License Manual," page 2, 1970, shall be parked in the front yard or side yard in front of the main build ing.
3. Vehicles in the Class 1 or Class 2 Category as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Registry of Motor Vehicles, "Drivers' License Manual," page 2, 1970, and commercial trail ers other than two wheel utility trailers or camping trailers shall not be parked except in an accessory building or when screened from view from the street and abutting property.
4. School buses under contract to the School Committee of the Town of West Newbury shall be parked off the street. Approval to park any School Bus in the residential district shall be sought from the Board of Appeals following a Public Hearing. The Board of Appeals may require restrictions in allowing the off-street park ing of school buses.
5. Commercial vehicles which are unregistered or abandoned shall not be parked on any land except in an accessory building or when screened from view from the street and abutting property.
6. Notwithstanding, the provisions of paragraphs 1-5 above, a ve hicle parked in connection with an existing non-conforming use can continue to be parked in the same place and manner as cus tomarily parked prior to the adoption of the Zoning Bylaw, and further the Board of Appeals may grant an exception with or without conditions to the provisions of paragraphs 1-5, as pro vided in Section IX.
20 Article 44. Motion: Mr. Burr. Voted 70 to 2, to amend Section III of the Zoning Bylaw by moving Section J 7 (a) to the end of the first paragraph and change the words therein "Board of Appeals" to "Board of Selectmen" so that it will read:
]. Buildings and lots in a Residential A or B or C District may be used for any of the following purposes with the authorization of the Board of Selectmen subject to appropriate conditions where such are deemed necessary to protect the neighborhood or the town. A site plan shall be prepared hy a professional architect, landscape architect, or registered professional engineer and shall be submitted in qua Article 4.5, Motion: Mr. Burr. Voted unanimously, to amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding to Section I a new paragraph to read: DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this bylaw certain terms and words are herein defined as follows: Words used in the present tense include the future; words in the singular number include the plural and words in the plural number include the singular; the word "shall" is mandatory and not direc tory; the word "lot" includes the word "plot"; the word "land" in cludes the words "marsh" and "water." A. Accessory Building or Use: A use, or detached building, which is located on the same lot with the main building or use and which is subordinate and customarily incidental to the use of the main building or the land. 21 B. Apartment: A unit m an apartment house designed for independent occu pancy. C. Apartment House: A building arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by two or more families living independently of each other. D. Basement: The part of a building which is wholly or partly below ground level. E. Basement, Finished: A basement used in whole or in part for continuous or perma nent habitation for one (1 ) or more persons. F. Building: A structure having a roof or cover for the shelter, housing, or nent habitation for one ( 1) or more persons. G. Building Inspector: Building Inspector shall mean the Inspector of Buildings ap pointed by the Selectmen and charged with the enforcement of this bylaw, or his duly authorized representative. H. Building Lot or Lot: A building lot is that area of land described on a site plan in an application for a building permit or an application to the Board of Appeals for a permit or a variance, or otherwise defined as the area on which a structure is to be constructed or a use is to be conducted. A building lot shall not include any part of a street. A corner lot shall be any lot abutting on two ( 2) or more streets at their intersection. I. Cluster Zoning: The provisions of Section VI, Paragraph 8 of the West Newbury Zoning Bylaw after the words "Except that" to the end of the section. A cluster is a development in conformance with the same section where the minimum dimensional requirements of lots are reduced and the land gained thereby is preserved as open space. 22 J. Condominium: A structure in which an individual owns separately one or more single dwelling units in a multiunit building. He and the owners of other units have an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities that serve the project. The common areas include such elements as land, roofs, floors, main walls, stairways, lob bies, halls, parking space, and community and commercial fa cilities. K. Dwelling: Any building, or part thereof, used for habitation for one (1) or more persons, but not including commercial accommodations for transient occupancy or trailers or mobile homes, however mounted. L. Dwelling Unit: One ( 1) or more rooms with cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities arranged for the use of one (1) or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit, but not for more than five ( 5) persons unrelated by blood or marriage. M. Family: One ( 1) or more persons Ii ving together in one dwelling unit, but not including sororities, fraternities and other commu nal arrangement. N. Filling Station: Any area of land, including structures thereon, that is used or designed to he used for the supply of gasoline or oil or other fuel for the propulsion of motor vehicles and which may include facilities used or designed to be used for polishing, greasing, washing, spraying, dry cleaning, or otherwise cleaning or serv icing such motor vehicles. See also Gasoline Station. 0. Farm: A parcel of land ten ( 10) acres or more used for gain in the raising of agricultural products, live stock; poultry and dairy products, or a parcel with a gross annual value of farm prod ucts raised in excess of four hundred dollars ($1.00.00). It in cludes necessary farm structures and the storage of equipment used. 23 P. Floor Area: The interior floor area of a dwelling unit exclusive of basements, stair wells, halls, bathrooms, corridors, attics, walls, partitions, porches, and attached accessory buildings. Q. Frontage: The linear ex~ent of a lot measured along street right-of-way from the intersection of one side lot line to the intersection of the other of the same lot. R. Garage, Private: Covered space for the housing of motor vehicles, but not for the rental of more than two (2) stalls or for commercial repair or commercial storage. S. Garage, Public: Any garage other than a private garage, available to the public, operated for gain, and which is used for storage, repair, rental, greasing, washing, servicing, adjusting or equipping of auto mobiles or other motor vehicles, or supplying of gasoline or oil to motor vehicles. T. Casali ne Station: An establishment which provides for the serv1cmg of motor vehicles and operations incidental thereto limited to: 1. Retail sale of gasoline, oil, tires, batteries and new accessories. 2. The changing and repairing of tires (but not including recap ping. 3. Battery service, charging and replacement but not including repair or rebuilding. 4. Radiator cleaning and flushing, but not including repair or steam cleaning. 5. Installation of minor accessories. 6. The following operations if conducted wholly withii\ an en closed Building: a. Lubrication of motor vehicles; b. Brake adjustment, replacement of brake cylinders and brake fluid lines; 24 c. The testing, adjustment and replacement of carburetors, coils, condensers, distributor caps, fan belts, filters, gen erators, points, rotors, spark plugs, voltage regulators, fuel pumps, motor hoses, wheel balancing; or any area of land, including structures thereon, that is used for the sale of gasoline or any other motor vehicle fuel oil and other lubricating substances, including any sale of motor vehicle accessories, and which may or may not include facilities for lubricating, washing or otherwise servicing motor vehicles, but not including the painting thereof by any means. See also Filling Station. U. Hotel, Inn, Motel, Tourist Home or Lodging House: A building, or portion thereof, or a group of buildings on a single lot, intended to be used for the temporary occupancy of three (3) or more persons who are lodged, with or without meals, and in which major provision for cooking may be made in a central kitchen but may not be in the individual rooms or suites. V. Kindergarten: A school or class of young children, usually from four to six years of !l;ge. W. Loading Space, Off-Street: An off-street space or berth, on the same lot with a building, for the temporary parking of vehicles while loading or unload ing merchandise or material, and which has access to a street or other appropriate means of ingress and egress. X. Member ship Club: A private, non-profit organization, building or grounds, to in clude specifically country clubs and fraternities and other or ganizations to which membership is limited or controlled. Y. Non-Car/arming Uses: A non-conforming use of land or building is an existing lawful use of land or building which does not conform to the regula tions for the district in which such use of land or building ex.ists and which existed at the time of publication of notice of the hearing before the Planning Board respecting the regulation to which it does not conform. Z. Nursery School A place for group pre·school training of children. 25 AA. Rooming or Boarding House: A building or premises, other than a hotel, inn, motel, tourist house or lodging house, where rooms are let and where meals may be regularly served by prearrangement for compensation; not open to transient guests; in contrast to hotels, restaurants, and tourist homes, open to transients. BB. Town House: A single family dwelling attached to another single family dwelling, in such a manner that each dwelling has a floor at ground level and front and rear access to the outside. CC. Sign: Any words, lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, designs, trade names, or trade marks, whether stationary or portable, by which anything is made known, such as are used to designate or locate an indi vidual, a firm, an association, a corporation, a profession, a business, or a commodity or product, which are visible from a public or private street or right-of-way and used to attract attention. DD. Screened Area: A section shielded from view from adjacent areas by fencing, hedges or trees. EE. Screening: The material used to shield an area from view. FF. Stream, Bank of: Rising ground bordering a flowing body of water. GG. Street: A public way or a private way either shown on a plan approved in accordance with the subdivision control law, or otherwise qualifying a lot for frontage under the subdivision control law. HH. Street Line: The dividing line between a street and a lot and, in the case of a public way, the street line established by the public authority laying out the way upon which the lot abuts. 26 II. Structure: Any construction, erection, assemblage or other combination of materials upon the land, necessitating pilings, footings or a foundation for attachment to the land, including swimming pools twenty-four (24,) or more inches deep or having a surface of seventy-five (75) or more square feet and including all swim ming pools permanently equipped with a water circulating system. JJ. Swimming Pool: Swimming Pool means and includes every artificial pool of water having a depth of two feet or more at any point or sev enty-five (75) or more square feet of surface and used for swim ming or bathing, located indoors or outdoors, together with the equipment, and appurtenances used in connection with the pool. KK. Trailer or Mobile Home: Trailer or Mobile Home shall mean any vehicle or object which is drawn by or used in connection with a motor vehicle and which is so designed and constructed or reconstructed or added to by means of such accessories as to permit the use and occu pancy thereof for human habitation, whether resting on wheels, jacks, or other foundations. It shall include the type of vehicle commonly known as a mobile home, containing complete elec· trical, plumbing, and sanitary facilities and designed to be in stalled on a temporary or permanent foundation for permanent living quarters. LL. Yard: An open space, other than an enclosed court, on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which open space lies between the building or group of buildings and a lot line, and is not occupied or obstructed from the ground upward by a building or a structure, except for fences. 1. Yard, Front: A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the street line of the lot and the nearest line of the building. The depth of a front yard shall be the minimum distance between the building and front lot line. 27 2. Yard, Rear: A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the rear lot line of the lot and the nearest line of the building. The depth of a rear yard shall be the minimum distance between the building and the rear lot line. 3. Yard, Side: A yard between the side lot line of the lot and the nearest line of the building, and extending from the front yard to the rear yard, or, in the absence of either of such yards, to the front or rear lot lines, as may be. The width of a side yard shall be the minimum distance between the building and the side lot line. Article 46. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, to raise and appropriate $375.00 to provide a sanitary hand pump and re construct the well located on the Training Field to conform with State Department of Public Health standards in order to permit public use of the Town Pump. Article 47. Recommended. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, to trans fer from available funds the sum of $200.00; said sum to be awarded to any person or persons presenting information that results in the conviction of any person for destruction of town property located at the Town Refuse Disposal Area. Article 48. Motion: Thomas Flaherty. Voted, to authorize the Park Commission to also act as Recreation Commission. With no further business to come before it this portion of the annu al town meeting was adjourned to Monday at 7 a. m. for action under Article 1, the election. This session adjourned at 6: 10 p. m. A true record; Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk 28 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION - 1972 The adjourned anual town meeting convened for action on Article 1, Monday, March 6, 1972 at 7 a. m. in Town Hall. Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson turned over all election materials and swore in election officials prior to the opening of the polls for the annual election of town officers. Warden Philip J. Crowley received the 1078 ballots and other election materials and was in charge of the election. Prior to opening the polls the ballot box was checked by the ward· en, clerk and police officer. It was found empty and the dial set at 0000 (nothing). Election officials appointed by the Selectmen who served besides Warden Crowley were: Mabelle B. Adams, clerk; Mary C. McDer· mott, Lucy Burke, Lois Gerrish, Elizabeth Atherton, Pamela P. Phillips, Alice Leary, Susan Chareth, Betty Allen, Marilyn T. Belair, Barbara F. Mears, Brooke C. Tagney and Vivian Cogswell. The polls were closed at 7 P. M. There were 396 ballots cast which equaled the number of names as having been checked on the voting lists. The ballot box again erred showing 398. There were five ab sentee ballots cast. Counting began at 7 :55 p. m. with the results announced at 9:30 p. m. as follows: Selectman for three years Irving A. Burrill 227 Richard C. Thurlow 159 Blanks 10 396 Assessor for three years Dorothea B. Crowley 310 Blanks 86 396 Water Commissioner for three years Richard J. Brunault 350 Blanks 46 396 School Committee for three years Elinor S. Griffin 293 Blanks 103 396 Trustees of Public Library for three years Jean A. Berkenbush 330 Ann S. Lape 309 Joseph P. Vaughn 297 Blanks 252 1188 29 Planning Board for five years Richard Berkenbush 294 Dorothy M. Mesle 93 Blanks 9 396 Park Commissioner for three years Raymond S. Dower, III 349 Blanks 47 396 Question No. 1 (Beano) Yes 212 No 173 Blanks 11 396 Those with the highest.number of votes in their respective contests were declared the winners. With no further business to come before it the Annual Town Meet· ing of 19.72 was declared dissolved at 9:35 p. m. A True Record; Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING March 4, 1972 Pureuant to the warrant issued by the Selectmen March 4, 1972, which was duly posted by Constable Eugene M. Willis, Jr., who made legal return of his doings thereon, a special town meeting was called to order by Moderator William ·A. Cook at 1 p. m., Saturday, March 18, 1972. Due to the capacity attendance there was a 10-min· ute delay to allow everyone to find a seat or reach the standing room areas. With no objection Moderator Cook permitted the non-voters to sit in the front row left during the meeting. On motion of Selectman Chairman Irving A. Burrill it was voted that the reading of the opening and closing of the warrant by Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson should constitute a proper reading of the war ant. Selectman Burrill moved that the town at this time express its regrets at the closing of Cardinal Cushing Academy, and that the feeliqg of the town be entered in the records. This was voted unani· mously. Chairman Raymond H. Poore of the Finance Committee stated that this committee recommended adoption of both articles 2 and 3. 30 Richard Berkenbush of the Cardinal Cushing Academy Acquisition Committee introduced the folowing motion which was adopted unan imously: Articles 2 and 3. That the sum of $1,000,000.00 is appropriated for acquiring by purchase, for school, conservation, recreation or other municipal purposes the land, buildings, equipment, and furnish ings now or formerly owned by Cardinal Cushing Academy, Incor porated and, after such acquisition, for improving such property and for remodeling, reconstructing, rehabilitating and modernizing said buildings, for providing equipment and furnishings for them and for installing any sewerage or other facilities which may be necessary or desirable in connection therewith; that either before or after such acquisition the selectmen are authorized to determine which parts of said property shall be acquired or used for particular municipal pur poses; that in order to raise the foregoing amount the treasurer with the approval of the selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,000,000.00 under such authority as may be or become available; that the select men are authorized to obtain any federal or state aid which may be available with respect to any actions or undertakings authorized by this vote; that the selectmen with the concurrence of the town coun sel are authorized to petition the General Court requesting the en actment of special legislation confirming and ratifying this vote and including such other provisions as may be desirable in connection with the execution and financing of the actions and undertakinGS authorized by this vote; and that the selectmen are authorized to take any other action which may be necessary to carry out this vote. Selectman Burrill, prior to the vote, made a brief report for the committee. Repr.-Selectman Albert E. "Elwell explained the next steps including the legislative action following a favorable vote by the town at what he termed probably the most important town meeting in the Town Hall's 125-year history. More than 300 voters attended. Voters at the meeting by their applause expressed their apprecia tion for the work done by the Acquisition Committee and the Ele mentary School Building Committee. The meeting dissolved at 1 :55 p. m. Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk 31 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING June 27, 1972 Pursuant to the warrant issued by the Selectmen June 27, 1972, which was properly posted by Constable Eugene M. Willis, Jr., who made due return of his doings thereon, a Special Town Meeting was called to order ·by Moderator William A. Cook, July 12, 1972. The meeting was opened at 8 :20 p. m. with only 70 voters present. With a quorum of 90 voters needed to transact business, a motion to recess for 10 minutes was adopted at 8 :25 p. m. At 8 :40 p. m. there were 72 voters on hand. On motion of Selectman Irving A. Burrill the meeting was adjourned to Monday, July 17, 1972 at 8 p. m. The adjourned session was called to order at 8:22 p. m. after wait ing for a quorum of 90 voters. On motion of Selectman Burrill, fol· lowing the reading of the opening of the warrant by Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson, it was voted that such reading of the opening together with the closing by the clerk should constitute a proper read ing of the warrant. Article 1. There were no officers or committee reports. Article 2. Motion: J. Jackson George. Voted, that the Town accept Section 8d of Chapter 40, General Laws of the Commonwealth, "An Act to Establish Historical Commissions - Procedures and Duties", with amendments thereto. Article 3. Motion: Mr. George. Voted, to hereby establish, under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8d, an historical commission 'of the Town of West Newbury for the purposes and with the rights and duties provided by law, to be composed of five ( 5) members, residents of the town appointed by the Selectmen for terms of three years except that initial appointment shall be one (1) mem· her for one year, two (2) members for two years and two (2) members for three years, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years each. Article 4. Recommended. Motion: Mr. George. Voted, unanimous· ly, to transfer $345.25 from Free Cash to the GAR Memorial Library Account. Stated funds are tht; balance of the amount of State Aid received by the town for the Ubrary Account. Article 5. Recommended. Motion: Francis A. Bartlett. Voted, unan imously, to transfer $296.96 from the Recreational Plans Account to the Park Commissioners' Wages and Expense Account. Article 6." Recommended. Motion: Police Chief Eugene M. Willis, Jr. Voted, unanimously, to transfer $334.00 from Free Cash to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of Police to purchase 32 a Breathalyzer machine together with the towns of Newbury and Rowley. The $334.00, the Town of West Newbury's share to be fully reimbursed from the Governor's Committee on Highway Safety upon receipt of the machine. Article 7. Recommended from Free Cash. Motion: Fire Chief Rich ard Berken bush. Voted, unanimously, to transfer from available funds in the form of Free Cash, the sum of $800.00 for the purpose of administering physical examinations to 31 regular firemen and three members of the Board of Fire Engineers. Article 8. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimously, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee to consult with and advise the Board of Selectmen for the various uses of Cardinal Cush ing Academy property which may be presented to the town at future town meetings. Said committee to consist of, in addition to the Board of Selectmen, one member of the following: School Committee, Plan· ning Board, Park and Recreation Commissioners, Conservation Com mission and three members at large. Article 9. Recommended from Free Cash. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $391.45 for unpaid bills of 1971. The vote was unanimous. Article 10. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimously, to approve the action of the Board of Selectmen in transferring a portion of the former Cardinal Cushing Academy property to the jurisdiction of the School Committee. Article 11. Recommended from Free Cash. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimously, to transfer from. Free Cash the sum of $1,100.00 for the purpose of operating and maintaining that part of the former Cardinal Cushing Academy now under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. Article 12. Recommended from Overlay Reserve. Motion: Mrs. Barbara Wells of the School Committee. Voted, unanimously, to transfer from the Overlay Reserve the sum of $9,750.00 for the pur pose of operating and maintaining that part of the former Cardinal Cushing Academy now under School Committee jurisdiction; said sum to be added to the present School Committee budget. Article 13. Recommended from Free Cash. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimously, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $5,079.17 for Interest on Notes Outstanding Account. This amount is the in terest due on the $750,000.00 note needed to acquire the former Cardinal Cushing Academy property. 33 Article 14. Recommended from Free Cash. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimously, to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $4,000.00 for the Insurance and Bonds Account. This amount is the anticipated premium necessary to add the former Cardinal Cushing Academy property to the town's blanket liability insurance coverage. Article 15. Recommended from Free Cash. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimously, to transfer from Free Cash, the sum of $3,810.00 for professional services needed to acquire and apportion the former Cardinal Cushing Academy property. Article 16. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, unanimously, to repeal the Vehicle Control Bylaw adopted March 5, 1966. Article 17. Motion: Mr. Burrill. Voted, 57 to 10 to adopt the fol lowing Bylaw on Junk Automobiles: SECTION I. No person or entity, corporate or otherwise, as own er or as one in control of premises, shall keep in the open in any area of the Town of West Newbury any junk automobile as defined in the following section, without being licensed lo do so under this bylaw. SECTION 2. For the purpose of this bylaw, a junk automobile shall be one which is worn out, cast off, or discarded and which is ready for dismantling or destruction, or which has ·been collected or stored for salvage, or for stripping in order to make use of parts thereof. Any parts from such a vehicle shall be considered a junk automobile under this bylaw. SECTION 3. A license to keep no more than one (I) junk auto mobile shall be requested from the Chief of Police, who may issue 5aid license under the terms and standards set forth in Section 4 of this bylaw. The refusal to issue said license may be appealed to the Board of Selectmen by filing an appeal with the Town Clerk within twenty days of the refusal, and thereafter following the procedure for notice and hearing set forth in Section 3 (a) of this bylaw. (a) A license to keep more than one (1) junk automobile may be requested by filing with the Town Clerk an application in writing to the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing upon such request, notice of which shall be given by publish ing in a newspaper published or circulated in West Newbury fourteen days at least before the date of the hearing. The cost of publishing shall be paid by the applicant for the license. SECTION 4. The Board oI Selectmen may grant a license for not over one year, upon such conditions as the Board deems proper, to keep such junk automobiles in the open, after the public hearing has 34 been held and the Board determines that the keeping of the same will not depreciate property values in the area, or will not create a hazard to the public safety, or will not become a public nuisance. Renewals of said licenses may he granted only after the procedure set forth is followed. SECTION 5. Upon the filing with the Board of Selectmen of a petition signed by at least 10 legal residents of West Newbury asking for revocation of any license issued under this bylaw, the Board shall call a public hearing to review the conduct of the licensee under said license. If the Board determines that the operation of the licensee under said license is such as to depreciate property values in the area, or create a hazard to public safety, or constitute a public nuisance, the Board may, by majority vote, revoke said license, such revoca tion to he effective thirty days after the date of said vote. SECTION 6. The holder of a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 license as defined in Mass. G.L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 140 s. 58, is exempt from the provisions of this bylaw in respect to the premises specified in the license granted to him under section 59 of said chapter. SECTION 7. Any person or entity who violates this hylaw shall be liable to a fine of $10.00 and each day of violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. With no further business to come bdore it, the meeting on motion of Mr. Bartlett, was dissolved at 9:30 p. m. A True Record; Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING November 28, 1972 Pursuant to the warrant issued by the Selectmen on November 28, 1972, which was posted according to law by Constable Eugene M. Willis, Jr., who made proper return of his doings thereon, a Spe cial Town Meeting was called to order at 8 :20 p. m., Decembei: 13, 1972, in Town Hall, after waiting for a quorum for 20 minutes. On motion of Selectman Irving A. Burrill it was voted that a reading of the opening of the warrant together with the closing constitute a proper reading of the warrant. This was done by Town Clerk Norman H. Hobson. It was ascertained that there were 84 voters present. Town bylaw requires a quorum of 90 for this meeting. On motion of Selectman Burrill it was voted to declare a lO·minute recess to allow time to round up six more voters. At 8:40 p. m. Moderator William A. Cook declared a quorum present. 35 Article 1. Board of Health Chairman Albert E. Elwell brought the voters up to date on septic tank problems and how the board is handling them. Richard Berkenbush, chairman of the School and Land Use Advisory Committee, read a list of the committee's recom mendations on uses for the former Cardinal Cushing Academy prop erty. Raymond Poore, acting chairman of the Finance Committee, predicted a possible tax rate increase of 50% for 1973 due to the fiscal year changeover budget. Article 2. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to authorize Civil Defense to use one room on the second floor of the former St. Paul's Hall as their headquarters. Article 3. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to authorize the Police Department to use one room on the second floor of the former St. Paul's Hall an as office. Article 4: Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of all surplus items in cluded in the purchase of Cardinal Cushing Academy that are of no use to the town. Article 5. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to authorize the Highway Department use of the first floor of the com bined gymnasium and garage located on the former Cardinal Cush ing Academy property. Article 6. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $100.00 from available funds in the form of Free Cash and to authorize the Recreation Commission to operate and maintain, for community use, the gymnasium in the combined gymnasium and garage located on the former Cardinal Cushing Academy property. Article 7. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, 76 to 0 that the Town accept and adopt the amendment to the Agree ment establishing the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School District which was initiated by the Regional District School Committee on September 13, 1972 and which provides for the ad mission of the Town of Merrimac as a member of the district. Article 8. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted to in stall four street lights on South Street at pole locations No. 17, 27/14, 11 and 5X and to transfer $40 from available funds to the Street Lighting·Account. Article 9. Not recommended. No motion was made concerning re imbursement to Arthur T. Ross for damage to his automobile sus tained at the Town Refuse Disposal Area. 36 Article 10. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $37.35 from Free Cash for unpaid bills of 1971. Article 11. Recommended a necessary amount. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $1,000.00 from the Road Machinery Fund to the Road Machinery Account. Article 12. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $1,147.00 from the Snow Plows for 1970 Truck Account for the purpose of purchasing a snow plow ( fixed-oneway), to be pur chased by the Board of Selectmen and Superintendent of Streets. Article 13. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $1,600.00 from the Police Offices Account for the purpose of installing restrooms in the former St. Paul's Hall located on the former Cardinal Cushing Academy property. Article 14. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Defeated, a motion to transfer $1,000.00 from Free Cash and to authorize the Recreation Commission to operate and maintain the ski tow located on the former Cardinal Cushing Academy land. Article 15. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $500.00 from Free Cash to the Board of Selectmen's Oper ating and Maintenance Account for the former Cardinal Cushing Academy, required to improve drainage around buildings and fill and grade abandoned cisterns. Article 16. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $1,100.00 from available funds in the form of Free Cash to shingle the roof and secure against the weather the Bath House at Mill Pond. Article 17. Recommended $1,844.79. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, to transfer $1,844.79, the sum total of the following unexpend ed account balances to the General Fund: Truck Body for 1966 Dodge, $826.79; Fire Detection, Town Hall, $304.00; Extend Heat ing, Town Hall, $498.00; 100 Watt Mobile Police Radio, $5.00; Replace Metal Chimney for Fire and Highway Building, $211.00. Article 18. Recommended. Motion: Selectman Burrill. Voted, after a lengthy discussion, to authorize an increase in insurance coverage for members of the Volunteer Fire Department and Police Depart· ment. With no further business to come before it, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 10 :40 p. m. A True Record; Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk 37 VITAL STATISTICS filRTHS - 30 MALES 16; Females 14 (The first two births were not sent to the Town Clerk's office until requested. One 1971 birth was received in January, 1972.) April 12, 1966 - To Edward J. and Mildred T.(Cormier) O'Neil, a daughter, Sharon Allyce O'Neil. August 25, 1968 - To Edward J. and Hildred T. (Cormier) O'Neil, a son, James Patrick O'Neil. December 31, 1971 - To Curtis C. and Leslye G.(St. Pierre) Bouchard, a daughter, Michelle Suzanne Bouchard. January 3, 1972 - To Alfred J. and Mary T.(Paul) Smith, a son, Paul Robert Smith. January 13 - To Richard J. and Claire T.(Lessard) $runault, a son, Matthew David Brunault. January 27.- To Thomas F. and Carol A.(Nelson) Lomasney, a. son, Thomas Francis Lomasney, Jr. February 18 - To John J. and Diana M.(Konieczny) Siudut, a daughter, Amy Catherine Siudut. March 7 - To Ralph W. and Patricia A. (Eastman) Fitton, a son, Michael Joseph Fitton. March 7 - To Ralph W. and Patricia A.(Eastman) Fitton, a son. March 8 - To Richard C. and Susan A.(Blair) Ekholm, a daughter, Annie Ekholm. March 15 - To Irving A. and Anne M.(Hayes) Burrill, A son, Mattnew Allen Burrill. March 18 - To Philip R. and Ruth E. M.(Rosebury) Trussell, a son, Jacob Hardin Trussell. March 24 - To Clayton A. and Dorothy L.(Adams) Anderson, a daughter, Kristin Eli~abeth Anderson. April 9 - To Theodore J. and Nancy L.(Huwe) Szmyt, a son, Daniel Richard Szmyt. April 10 - To Francis I!. and Alice (Ribeck) Bergeron, a son, qohn Victor Bergeron. 38 April 20 - To Glenn W. and Kathryn (Sullivan) Coffin, a daughter, Kimberly Ann Coffin. May 7 - To Alan W. and Kathleen (Tarbox) Baker, a daughter, Ann Marie Baker. May 14 - To Raymond and Jean K. (Griswold) Cronk, a daughter, Johanna Lynn Cronk. May 14 - To l·Jilfred E. and Ellen A.(Smith) Phillips, a son, Wilfred Edward Phillips, Jr. June 8 - To \Jilliam T. and Virginia M. (Garland) Lane, a son, Sean Llewellyn Lane. July 8 - To Jeremiah F. and MaryLee (Potter) Mahoney, a son, Colin Jamieson Mahoney. July 11 - To Prescott L. and Josephine P. (McLaughlin) Spalding, Jr., a daughter, Xartha Ann Spalding. July 11 - To Robert E. and Patricia A.(Elliott) Towers, a son, 1-Jilliam Robert Towers. July 24 - To John F. and Roberta S.(Navedonsky) Gunn, a dai+gh ter. August 1 - To Walter R. and Valerie D. (Means) Konkel, Jr., a daughter, Sasha Ananda Konkel. August 25 ·- To Jerome E. and Kristie M. (Trabant) Scott, a daughter, Kendra Alexandra Scott. August 28. - To Bradley J. and Linda M.(Aaltonen) Mullen, a son, Brett Michael Mullen. September 10 - To John B. and Joyce E.(Kerr) Loudon, a son, Andrew Martin Loudon. September 11 - To Allen R. and Anne M.(Keating) Bogart, a daughter, Rebecca Anne Bogart. September 27 - To Richard W. and Patricia E. (Shanahan) Francis, a 39 VITAL STATISTICS - (Cont.) DEATHS - 8 Late 1971 Returns: November 11, 1971 - Edward L. Smith, age 80. Born in New Hampshire. Burial in Merrimack Cemetery. December 2, 1971 - Bruce H. Otis, age 28. Born in Haver hil 1. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Haverhill. February 21, 1972 - Eugene M. Willis, age 70. Born in West Newbury. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newburyport. Harch 7 - Baby Boy Fitton, age 1 day. Born in Newburyport. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Haverhill. October 1 - Jerome R. Belair, Sr., age 65. Born in Bidde ford, Maine. Burial in St. Charles Cemetery, Bellows Falls, Vt. October 31 - Edith M. (MacDonald) Short, age 74. Born in West Newbury. Burial in Bridge Street Cemetery. November 4 - Robert A. Gove, age 54. Born in Florence, Colorado, Burial in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem. December 11 - Donald Mathew Scher, age 39. Born in Atkinson, N. H. Burial in Bridge Street Cemetery. 40 VITAL STATISTICS - (Cont.) MARRIAGES - 18 February 11 - hlendall A. Jesso of Haverhill, and Susan E. Platts of West Newbury, by Dorothy A. Cloyd, 97 East Main St., Merrimac, Justice of the Peace. February 12 - Stanley H. Graves of Killington, Vt., and Lucinda G. Wells of West Newbury, by Reverend Bertrand H. Steeves, 211 High St., Newburyport. March 10 - Rene Marceau of West Newbury, and Margaret Beauvais Gelinas of Portsmouth, N. H., by Reverend Lawrence J. Doyle, 46 Maple St. March 17 - Timothy D. Spalding of West Newbury, and Sharon D. Dorgan of Newburyport, by Reverend Thomas M. Lane, 7 Court St., Newburyport. March 19 - Noyes F. Shaw of Durham, N. H., and Susan J. Graf of West Newbury, by Reverend James \l. Gustafson, 25 Liberty St., Haverhill. April 8 - Robert M. Ryan of West Newbury, and Pamela S. Tyler of Groveland, by Reverend John J. McNally, 127 Lake St., Bright'on. June 3 - Gordon A. Hayden of West Newbury, and Donnamarie A. Riga of Newbury, by Reverend Thomas M. Lane, 7 Court St., Newburyport. June 17 - Lewis Vadeboncoeur of Haverhill, and Carol Bezanson of West Newbury, by Reverend Elizabeth Walton, Farm Ln., Seabrook, N. H. June 17 - Edward M. Higgins of Wakefield, and Helen H. Cornell of West Newbury, by Reverend James J. Harrington, 694 Main St. June 24 - Brian L. Stuart of Haverhill, and Katherine J. Garwich of West Newbury, by Reverend Bernard L. Hughes, 42 Searle St., Georgetown. July 1 - Stephen L. Cyr of Merrimac, and Patricia Ann Poore of West Newbury, by Louis A. Cyr, Merrimac St., Merrimac, Justice of the Peace. July 23 - Jeffrey Gove of West Newbury, and Audrey Faulkner of Amesbury, by Reverend Richard M. Woodman, 73 Bradstreet Rd., North Andover. August 10 - Ronald P. Ouellette of Rowley, and Norma Jean Hills of West Newbury, by Reverend Russell Ayers, 1 Rolfe's Ln. , Newbury. 41 August 19 - Donald W. Zeaman of West Newbury, and Jacqueline A. Hatch of Groveland, by Reverend James F. Magennis, 728 Salem St., Goveland. September 9 - Francis X. Hitchcock of West Newbury, and Janice D. Atkins of Marblehead, by Reverend Howard W. Gamble, 54 Robert Rd., Marblehead. September 17 - Richard O. Wheeler of Groveland, and Sandra M. Spalding of West Newbury, by Reverend Lawrence J. Doyle, 46 Maple St. November 19 - John H. Williams, III of West Newbury, and Babette M. Lavallee of Haverhill, by Reverend Hester Crosby, 314 Amesbury Line Rd., Haverhill. November 25 - John F. Bicknell, III of Grafton, and Martha F. Minster of West Newbury, by Reverend Bertrand H. Steeves, 211 High St., Newburyport. 42 LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE TOWN CLERK Dogs: Male 237 Female 54 Spayed 174 $10 Kennel 4 $25 Kennel 3 $50 Kennel 1 Total: 473 Total receipts turned over to the Town Treasurer after deduction of fees: $1,556.45. Fish and Game Licenses: Resident Fishing 62 Resident Hunting 45 Resident Sporting 40 Resident Minor Fishing 11 Resident Female Fishing 10 Resident Minor Trapping 1 Resident Adult Trapping 3 Non-Resident Fishing (Special) 1 Non-Resident Fishing 1 Alien Fishing 1 Duplicate 2 Resident Sporting (Free) 5 Resident Milit~ry-Naval Sporting (Free) 5 Archery Deer Stamp 1 Total 188 Returns made monthly to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Fisheries and Game, State Office Building, 100 Cambridge Street, Government Center, Boston, Mass. 02202. Total paid after deduction of fees: $1,052.50. Raffles and Bazaars Permits: Total number of permits issued: 2 Total receipts turned over to the Town Treasurer: $20.00. Attest: Norman H. Hobson, Town Clerk ASSESSOR'S REPORT Valuation Real Estate $11,349,800.00 Personal Estate 596,985.00 Motor Vehicle 1971 489,320.00 Motor Vehicle 1972 999,700.00 Appropriations and Assessments Town Appropriations 953,056.11 Audit of Municipal Accounts 2,530.63 School Lunch Program 2,937.66 Free Public Libraries 845.25 1972 County Retirement System 6,405.54 County Tax 23,368.22 State Recreation Areas 4,989. 72 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 258.90 State Assessment System 90.16 Air Pollution Control District 36.38 1971 Underestimate on Cherry Sheet 39. 21 Overlay 1972 25, 122.05 Gross Amount to be Raised 1,019, 729.83 Estimated Receipts Cherry Sheet 272, 795. 70 Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise 64,639.44 Licenses 2 ,572.00 Fines 140.00 General Government 812.66 Interest 4,,047.25 Farm Excise 174.25 Libraries 32 3. 7 5 St. John Evan. Soc. (in lieu of taxes) 1,000.00 App. from Funds 73,514.05 Overestimates on Cherry Sheet 2,371.48 Total Estimated Receipts and Available Funds 422,390.58 Tax Rate per $1,000.00 - $50.00 Taxes for County, State and Town Purposes On Personal Estate 29,849.25 On Real Estate 567,490.00 Total Tax Assessed 597,339.25 Water Liens added to Taxes 1,679.41 Number of Parcels Assessed Bills on Personal Estate 113 Bills on Real Estate 897 Bills on Farm Animal Excise 10 44 Value of Personal Estate Stock in Trade 41, 725.00 Machinery 415,050.00 Live Stock 17,660.00 All other Tangibles 122,550.00 Total Personal Estate 596,985.00 Value of Assessed Real Estate Land Exclusive of Buildings 1,261,525.00 Buildings Exclusive of Land 10,088,275.00 Total Real Estate 11,349,800.00 Total Value of Assessed Estate 11,946,785.00 Number of Dwellings Assessed 678 Number of Acres of Land Assessed 7,179.9 GEORGE E. SCHOFIELD, CHAIRMAN DOROTHEA B. CROWLEY MILO M. WILLIAMS BOARD OF ASSESSORS 45 TREASURER 1 S REPORT 1972 Norman H. Hobson, Treasurer, in account with the Town of West Newbury, Mass. Balance on hand January 1, 1972 $108,274.10 Received January 1, 1972 to January 1, 1973 3,951,302.85 $4., 059 ,576. 95 Payments January l, 1972 to January l, 1973 ~3,641,474,79 Deposited in 90-day notice accounts 70,000.00 Invested in certificates of deposit 200,000,00 '1)3, 911,474. 79 Balance January 1, 1973: Northeast National Bank ~ 22,641.62 Merchants National Bank 100, 781.44 Haverhill National Bank 46.22 National Shawmut Bank (School) -5.26 National Shawmut Bank (\vater) 223.91 Cash on Hand 24,414.23 J.48,102.16 ~4, 059 ,576. 95 Northeast National Bank, '•~est Newbury,Mass. Balance December 31, 1972 per statement ;iji 56,663.87 Balance December 31, 1972 per check register ~ 22,641,62 Outstanding checks December 31, 1972 34,022.25 iiP 56,663.e7 Merchants National Bank, Newburyport, Mass. Balance December 31, 1972 per statement ;jj; 113,542.26 Balance December 31, 1972 per check ree::ister :;~ 100, 781.44 Outstanding checks December Jl, 1972 12,760.82 $ 113,542.26 Haverhill National Bank, Haverhill, }'lass. Balance December 31, 1972 per statement 270.67 Balance December 31, 1972 per check register :;;; 46.22 Outstanding checks December 31, 1972 224.45 270.67 46 ·National Shawmut Bank, Boston, Mass. (School and Land Account) Balance December 31, 1972 per statement $ 22,991.12 Balance December 31, 1972 per check register $ -5.26 Outstanding checks December 31, 1972 22,996.38 $ 22,991.12 Balance January l, 1972 $ 118.13 Bond issue (C. c. A. property) 1,000,000.00 Premium 1,.$60.00 Accrued Interest 5,005.56 il,006,683.69 Cost of purchase $ 750,000.00 Interest on temporary note 1,159.38 Cost of. bond sale 4,017.05 Invested in certificates of dep. 200,000.00 Payments to architect 51, 012.52 Payment to COllllllOnwealth of Mass. 500.00 $1,006,688.95 Balance December 31, 1972 (minus )-5 .26 National Shawmut Bank, Boston, Mass. (1936 Water Bond Account) Balance December 31, 1972 per statement 223.91 Balance December 31, 1972 per check registe~ 223.91 Note: A report of invested funds, except the Elliot Fund, may be found in the Accountant•s report. Elliot Fund Principal $ 19,642.91 Real Estate Loans $ 2,357.00 Deposited in banks 1Zi28,2.91 19,642.91 Available income on hand, January 1, 1972 $ 15,913.19 ' Receipts 2,139.16 $ 21,952.35 Paid by orders of Selectmen $ 20,603.89 Available cash on hand, January l, 1973 448-!:1:6 • 21,052.35 Respectfully submitted, Norman H. Hobson, Treasurer 47 COLLECTOR'S REPORT l97Z. Norman H. Hobson, Tax Collector, in account with the Town of West Newbury, Mass. Property Taxes 1968, Real Estate Outstanding January 1, 1972 $38.54 Collected and paid Treasurer $38.54 Property Taxe·a 1969, Real Estate Outstanding January 1, 1972 $2,036.08 Collected and paid Treasurer Abated Outstanding December 31, 1972 $2,036.08 Property Taxes 1970, Real Estate Outstanding January 1, 1972 $2,511.1+3 Colle~ted and paid Treasurer $2,200.02 Outstanding December 31, 1972 311.41 $2,511.43 Property Taxes 1971, Real Estate Outstanding January 1, 1972 Refunds $31,634.91 Collected and paid Treasurer $27,918.96 Abated 55.00 Outstanding December 31, 1972 3,660.95 Property Taxes 1972, Real Estate Committed Ref'unds $570,288.25 Collected and paid Treasurer $525,610.80 Transferred to tax title 306.25 Abated 20,694.50 Outstanding December 31, 1972 23,676.70 $570,288.25 Property Taxes 1969, Personal Outstanding January 1, 1972 $172.80 Collected and paid Treasurer $152.10 Abated 20.70 $172.80 48 Property Taxes 1970, Personal outstanding January 1, 1972 $192.38 Collected and paid Treasurer $38.25 Abated 4.50 OUtstanding December 31, 1972 149.63 $192.38 PropArty Taxes 1971, Personal outstanding January 1, 1972 $632.50 Collected and paid Treasurer $237-50 Abated 50.00 outstanding December 31, 1972 345.00 $632.50 Property Taxes 1972, Personal Committed $29,849.25 Collected and paid Treasurer $29,288.00 Abated 36.25 Outstanding December 31, 1972 222.00 $29,849.25 Animal Excise Tax, 1969 Outstanding January 1, 1969 $79.50 Collected and paid Treasurer $79.50 Animal Excise Tax, 1970 Outstanding January 1, 1972 $54.00 ~1tstanding December 31, 1972 $54.00 Animal F,x:cise Tax, 1971 Outstanding Ja:rru.ary 1, 1972 Collected and paid Treasurer $184.75 Outstanding December·31, 1972 167.00 Animal Excise 'l'ax:, 1972 Committed $268.00 Outstanding December 31, 1972 $268.oo Motor Vehicle Excise, 1969 Outstandins January 1, 1972 $748.85 Collected and paid Treasurer $402.61 Abated 290.14 Outstanding December 31, 1972 56.10 $748.85 49 Motor Vehicle Excise, 1970 Outstanding January 1, 1972 *l,790.69 1970 Excise Committed in 1972 165.00 $1,955.69 Collected and paid Treasurer $852.71 Outstanding Decemb8r 31, 1972 1,102.98 $1,955.69 Motor Vehicle Excise, 1971 Outstanding January 1, 1972 $10,381.00 1971 Excise Committed in 1972 2 0, 38!~ .• ('0 Refunds 704.79 Collected and paid Treasurer Abated Outstanding December 31, 1972 Motor Vehicle Excise, 1972 Committed $53,007.43 Refunds 1,242.86 Overpayments to be refunded 38. 77 $54,289.06 Collected and paid Treasurer $37,236.08 Abated 5 ,294. 70 Outstanding December 31, 1972 11,758.28 $54,289.06 Interest Account Collected and paid Treasurer $2,699.6L~ Interest on 1968 Real Estate $ 6.61 Interest on 1969 Real Estate 352.34 Interest on 1970 Real Estate 381. 94 Interest on 1971 Real Estate 1,427.56 Interest on 1972 Real Estate 253.39 Interest on 1969 Personal Property 28.05 Interest on 1970 Personal Property 6.4.5 Interest on 1971 Personal Property 9.65 Interest on 1972 Personal Property 1.05 Interest on 1969 Farm Animal Excise 17.80 Interest on 1969 Motor Vehicle Excise 31.32 Interest on 1970 Motor Vehicle Excise 59.51 Interest on 1971 Motor Vehicle Excise 12,2. 91 $2,699.64 Water Lien, 1969 1968 Water Account ,Outstanding January l, 1972 $115.84 Collected and paid Treasurer $115.84 50 Water Lien, 1970 1969 Water Account Outstanding January l, 1972 Collected and paid Treasurer Water Lien, 1971 1970 Water Account Outstanding January 1, 1972 Collected and paid Treasurer Outstanding December Jl, 1972 Water Lien, 1972 1971 Water Account Committed $1,679.41 Collected and paid Treasurer $1,293.35 Outstanding December 31, 1972 386.06 $1,679.41 Cash Statement 1968 Property Taxes, Real Estate $ 38.54 1969 Property Taxes, Real Estate 1,640.71 1970 Property Taxes, Real Estate 2,200.02 1971 Property Taxes, Real Estate 27 ,918·: % 1972 Property.Taxes, Real Estate 525,610.80 1969 Property Taxes, Personal 152.10 1970 Property Taxes, Personal 38.25 1971 Property Taxes, Personal 237 .50 1972 Property Taxes, Personal 29~288.00 1969 Excise Taxes, Farm Animal 79.50 1971 Excise Taxes, Farm Animal 184.75 1969 Excise Taxes, Motor Vehicle 402.61 1970 Excise Taxes, Motor Vehicle 852.71 1971 Excise Taxes, Motor Vehicle 21,572.03 1972 Excise Taxes, Motor Vehicle 37,236.08 Interest Account 2,699.64 1969 Water Lien 115.84 1970 Water Lien 35.74 1971 Water Lien 244.46 1972 Water Lien 1,293.35 Total paid Tree.surer Respectfull submitted, ~Jorman H. Hobson, Collector 51 TOWN COLLECTOR'S DEPAR'IDENT Norman H. Hobson, Collector, in account with the Town of West Newbury, Water Department. Outstanding January 1, 1972 $12,247.13 Overpayment to be credited to 1973 5.00 Amount Committed 26,414. 70 $38,666.8.3 Payments to Treaslll'er Transferred to 1972 Real Estate Abated Discounts Outstanding December 31, 1972 $.38,666.8.3 Interest Account Collected and paid Treaslll'er ~182.94 Respectf'ully submitted, Norman H. Hobson, Collector 52 LIST OF WAGES PAID IN 1972 School Department John C. Jakobek $4,082.78 Herbert Wexler ~ 200.00 Judson R. Merrill 2,882.88 Bonnie Adams 300.00 Daniel T. Murphy 14,999.16 Janice Kurkjian 75.00 Doris s. Arnold 11,466.96 Marian LaGla ir 75.00 Sylvia B. Barnett 8,292.76 Shirley Barth 15.41 Sally L. Bears 5 ,625 .J2 Barbara Clay 646.03 M. Margaret Baker 8,292.76 Lucille Smith 25.00 Marjorie A. Coonrod 8,269.72 John Cheney 125.00 Susan M. Foley 461.60 Theresa Kalaus 100.97 Jean'B. Fernald 10,093.66 Betty Ann Matanis 370.43 Ruth R. Bettencourt 8,144.00 Christopher Parker l0&.38 Geneva V. Gwynn l0,303.49 Charles F. Turner 4$0.00 Patricia M. Helbick 7,947.97 Frances Healey 219.54 Margaret H. Hogan 9,057.93 Evelyn M. Fowler 3,801.67 Carroll E. Hubley 12,126.14 Pauline Marston 325 .60 Eleanor R. Hubley 11,250.64 Doris Marston 2,256.24 Arlene V. Hurst 5,214.93 Doris Vynorius 1,911.83 Priscilla D. Hull 1,489.38 Plorence Zuker 117.75 Carol B. Kendrick 9, 056.09 Leona Preble 1,449.45 Patricia J, Lavery 10,559. 72 Marjorie Carrico 43.33 Margaret A. LeMaitre 8,074.89 Robert Parker 212.00 Marie Masse 3,573.95 Lucille s. Murphy 4,619.07 Other Departments Dale B. Mllr'I'ay 9,057.93 Arthur .'\.dams 41.63 Marjorie T. Parker 9,010.08 Harold Baird 3.74ll..14 Ruth s. Sander 10~439.60 Gary Bill 66. 75 Linda Squire 2,600.00 Thomas Chisholm l!:l. 00 Kenneth Kozak 461.60 Charles D. Priscilla R. Viens 10,950.84 Courtemanche 1,906.54 Susan J. Prokop 7,948.03 Raymond s. Dower, Jrd 243.85 Doris G. Triandafilou 7, 905. 95 Charles J;t'owler 98.50 Marcia Gannnon 2, 881.68 James Harnois 9.00 Shirley H. Blake 897,91 Paul Harnois 52.00 Barbara Bacheller 559,43 David D. Jennell 425 .16 Dorothy M. Peirce 131.88 Gary Killam 49.50 Cheryl Batchelder 62.50 Albert H. Knowles,Jr. 6,122.71 Jean G. Cronk 125.00 Joseph W. Leary, Jr. 2,049.16 Mary Jane Lane 100.00 Timothy Spalding 3,294.05 Jean Robbins 1,757.90 Thomas Ross 164.25 Suzanne Curry 550.00 Ellsworth Scribner 40.00 Jean Davies 25 .oo Richard Thurlow 6.oo Ada J. Joy 1,075.00 Katharine M. Gove 3,000.00 Susan Follansbee 182.70 Kate Gove 1,290.00 Anne .Porcelli 2,158~85 Deborah Fernald 327.10 Mary Leary 1,248.35 Robin DePanfili"s 93.50 Milton s. Otis 8,069.45 Timothy Davis 83.50 Sydney O1 Neill 2,173.00 Robert C. Balsley 206.26 Marie c. O•Brien Wi.2.62 Alcide ~. Bergeron 177.76 Tommy Garrett 6lj_3.8i Margaret Green 1,080.00 53 Charles P. Haney • 490.26 Harold s. Knowles $69.10 Edvill G. Hurn 13.50 Robert A. Knowles 8.5.85 Harold w. MPoomber 665.99 Joseph w. Leary, Sr. 87.50 Wilbert H. Thompson 92.25 Arthur L. Martin 95.6.5 Eugene M. Willis, Jr. 8,834.85 LeRoy J. Matthias io1._s5 Jacqueline Willis 60.00 ~rederick R. Preble 110.55 Irving A. Burrill 600.00 Arthur T. Ross 146.65 Dorothea B· Crowley 1,133.23 Ralph w. west 169.95 Clara P. crue 580.00 Richard P. Wirtz 41.40 Albert E. Elwell 700.00 Richard H. Zuker 149-90 Elizabeth Ford 105.00 Richard Berkenbush 525.00 Roxanne Ford 999 •.so ~ussell R. Mingo 315.00 Bernard L. Guilford, Jr. 77.00 Howard S. Poore 420.00 Norman H. Hobson 4,767.70 Stephen N. Arnold 176.85 Katharine Knox 298.00 Richard M. Bacheller 126.50 Arthur Marston s20.oo Kenneth P. Berkenbush 191.5.5 William M. Rowe 500.00 Scott Berkenbush 118.80 George E, Schofield 624.99 Lawrence A. Blake, Jr. 147.65 Howard R. Shays 43.75 Henry Brown 62.40 Lincoln R. Walker 1,200.00 Anthony Campano 24-30 Margaret Spalding 101.81 Joseph J. Campano 3.15 Ruth Walker 115.00 Harry D. Chisholm 83.95 Milo M. Williams 600.00 Harry T. Chisholm 77.55 Everett H. Nichols 1,294.00 Glenn w. Coffin 118.70 Donald souther 134.00 Thomas Cunningham 101.95 Louis A. Grieco 27.00 William L. Daley 156.15 Gregory Stark 264.15 Chester H. Killam 57.55 Alfred Thomson 271.40 IMight Thurlow s.o.oo Stephen Parker 4a.oo Eugene A. Woitkowski 100.00 Dorothy Cashman 100.00 Edward F. Mears 100.00 Phyllis w. Hobson 35. 00 Richard Brunault 62.so Margaret Ford 660.00 Chester Johnson 100.00 Donald s. Paddock 20.25 Edward Van Sickle 25.00 William A. Cook 105.00 Ronald N. Tagney 75.00 Elinor Griffin 62.so Donald K. Laing 12.SO Pemberton F. Minster 75.00 Barbara M. Wells 75.00 54 TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY ANNUAL REPORT 1972 ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT February 5, 1973 Honorable Board of Selectmen West Newbury, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Conforming with General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 11, Sec tion 60, I submit to you herewith, the annual financial reports com piled by me for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1972. I have examined the accounts of the Treasurer, Collector, Water Department and various trust funds. Respectfully submitted, Lincoln R. Walker Town Accountant TO\JN OF WEST NE\ DEBT ACCOUNTS Elementary School Expansion $ 205,000.00 1964 Crane Neck Street Water 7,000.00 1966 1:lridge Street Water 4,500.00 1968 Additional Office Space 21,000.00 1968 Fire Truck 1,500.00 1971 Architectural Services-Addt'n Elem. School 28,000.00 1972 Purchase Cardinal Cushing Academy 1,000,000.00 $1,267,000.00 Cash, January 1, 1972 108,274.10 Plus 1972 Receipts 3,951,302. 85 Less 1972 Payments 3,9ll,474. 79 Cash December 31, 1972 $ 148,102.16 55 RECONCILIATION OF TRUST FUNDS Balance Income Deposits & Balance 1/1/72 1972 Withdrawals 12/31/72 Gymnasium $ 362. 85 $ 21.17 $ $ 384.02 Stabilization 26,116.30 1,716.72 +8,848.00 -6,905.00 29,776.02 Conservation 9, 143.68 655.16 +2,000.00 230 .oo ll,568.81+ Rehabilitation 162.08 9.45 171.53 Kennett Library 522.82 29.00 29.00 522.82 James H. Durgin Library 1,287.85 71.24 71.24 1,287.85 J, Durgin Library 512.54 28. 97 28. 9 7 512.54 G. Emery Library 7,452.49 424.87 -1,800.00 6,077. 36 A. C. Dodge Library 6 80. 72 41. 81 722.53 H. H. Albertson Library 765.89 47 .02 812.91 Kennett Hospital 3,052.95 186. 68 3 ,239 .63 Elliott Charity 50,389.76 1,496.54 51,886. 30 Federal Revenue Sharing 35. 6"3 +9,438.00 9,473.63 +20,286.00 $100,449.93 $4,764.26 $116,435.98 - 9,064.21 GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSETS Cash $148, 102 .16 Investments 270,012.81 Accounts Receivable: Real Estate Tax 1969 66.47 19 70 311. 41 1971 3,660.95 1972 23 l6 76. 70 27' 715 .53 Personal Property Tax 1970 149.63 1971 345.00 1972 525.00 1,019.63 Motor Vehicle Excise 1969 56.10 19 70 1,102.98 1971 6,123.36 1972 ll, 719.51 19,001.95 Farm Animal Excise 1970 54.00 1971 16 7 .oo 1972 268.00 489 .oo Water 7,152.28 l-later Liens 1971 59.17 1972 386.06 7,597 .51 Tax Titles Held 2,888.20 Tax Possessions 65.43 2,953.63 56 State Aid to Highways S,884.37 County Aid to Highways 2,664.98 8,149.3S Old Age Assistance 27 .SS Over assessments County Tax 1,144.64 Overdrafts Stabilization Fund 2,843.00 Overlay 196 7 472.50 Costs of Issuing CCA Purchase Bonds 2,457.05 Interest on Bonds & Notes 1,083.82 6,856.37 TOTAL ASSETS $493,070.13 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Revenue Reserved Until Collected: Departmental $ 27.55 State Aid to Highways 5,884.37 County Aid to Highways 2,264.98 Tax Title 2,953.63 Motor Vehicle 19,001.95 Farm Animal 489.00 Water 7,597.51 $ 38,218.99 Unexpended Balances: Tailings 294.66 Chap.679 Rects.Resva.for Approp. 3,500.00 Water Reserve 21.,198.60 Elliott Fund Income 448.46 Emery Fund Income 23.96 State Parks & Reservations 773. 32 Merrimack Valley Planning Comm. 222. 80 Merrimack Valley Air Pollution Control .40 Overlay 1968 102. 30 1969 550.88 1970 5,145.83 1971 6,086.36 1972 4, 391. 30 Overlay Surplus Reserve 11, 720. 21 Road Machinery Fund 3,783.87 Library Building Fund 31.68 Kennett Librar} Fund Income 30 •. 22 James Durgin Library Fund Income 3.71 Deed to Correct Deed Emery to West Newbury 1.00 Library Reserve Fund 1,615.11 School Athletic Fund 52.60 Cemetery Fund Farrington 42.00 Payroll Deductions B.G., B.S., Ins. 409. 76 Excess & Deficiency 115 '752 .07 Shelves for Clerk, Treas. ,Coll. & Acctnt, 32.00 Assessors' Maps 1,000.00 New Ballot Box 20.00 Rest Rooms St.Pauls' Hall C.C.A. 1,600.00 57 Purchase Breathalyser 334.00 1968 Fire Truck 4 \ID 5.00 Scott Air Packs 134.00 Physical Exams for Fire Dept. 800. 00 Clear Brush Church & Bridge Sts. 100.00 Culverts & Catch Basins 551.04 Drain & Catch Basins Albion Lane 1,220.04 Chap. 90 Constr. Bridge St. Etc. 422.87 Chap. 90 Constr. Bridge St. Etc. 3, 771.08 Chap. 90 Constr. Bridge St. Etc. 271.06 Chap. 90 Constr. Bridge St. Etc. 1,518.90 Chap. 90 Constr. Bridge St. Etc. 8, 716. 73 Chap. 90 Constr. Bridge St. Etc. 17,000.00 Road Machinery Operating 2,566.57 4 Street Lights on South St. 40.00 Land Taking for Highways 210. 00 Land Taking for Highways 70().00 Snow Plow 1,147.00 Snow Fence 1.00 Snow Fence 35.00 V Type Hopper Sander 848.00 Lighting for Skating Rink 1. 55 Water Heater for Highway Dept. 18.20 Build & Maintain L.L.Baseball 58. 35 Operate Gym at C.C.A. 100. 00 M.A. Federal 1,925.57 D.A.Federal 2,049.65 A.F.D.C.Federal 864.15 Special Welfare Expense 440 .10 School Lunch Fund 1,613. 37 P.L.89-10 Title II 845.25 Arch.Service Addtn. Elem. School 1,844.30 P.L.85-864 922.37 Elem. School Bldg. Comm. 220.08 School Zone Signs 1,511.00 Alterations Central School 53.00 Elementary School Expansion 531.00 P.L.874 Title I 4,918.89 Purchase Etc. Cardinal Cushing Academy 198,487.48 Legal Fees re: C.C.A. 80().00 Operating C.C.A. by Selectmen 798.03 Repairs Bath House Mill Pond 1,100.00 Library Fund Special 1.07 Water Operating 1,347.34 Install \later Main t.o Baseball Field 8,500.00 Soil Survey 5,200.00 Rewards 500.00 Rewards 200.00 Repair Town Clock 400.00 Repair Pump & Well 375.00 $454, 851. 14 TOTAL LIABILITIES & RESERVES $493,070.13 58 CLASSIFICATION OF PAYMENTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Approp.& Balance Transfer Spent 12/31/72 Selectmen Salaries $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 $ Clerical Asst. 420.00 420.00 Expenses 763. 25 750.32 12 .9 3 Accountant Salary 1,200.00 1,200.00 Expenses 100 .oo 28.25 71. 75 Shelves for Clerk,Treas.,Coll.,Acct. 32.00 32.00 Treasurer Salary 1,600.00 1,600.00 Tax Title Foreclosure 25.00 25.00 Expenses 275.00 275.00 Collector Salary 1,800. 00 1,800.00 (,Jl IO Expenses 650. 00 650.00 Clerical Asst·. 1,200.00 1,200.00 Assessors Salaries 1,900. 00 1,874.96 25.04 Clerical Asst. 500.00 483.26 16. 74 Expenses 800.00 737 .01 62.99 Maps 1,000.00 1,000.00 Town Clerk Salary 1, 100 .oo 1,100.00 Expenses 200.00 200.00 Board of Appeals Expense 200.00 200.00 Election & Registration 2,009.25 2,009.25 Registrars Salaries 300.00 300 .oo Listings of Persons 400.00 400.00 Town Clerk as Registrar 50.00 50.00 New Ballot Box 250.00 230.00 20.00 Moderator Salary 30.00 30.00 Expenses 10.00 10.00 Town Counsel Salary 1,160.00 1,160.00 Expenses 1,009.10 1,009 .10 Conservation Expense 330.00 292.50 37.50 Town Hall Expense 2,666.84 2,666.84 Custodian Salary 520.00 520.00 TOTALS GENERAL GOVERNMENT $23 z 800. 44 $22 2 296.49 $ 12503.95 PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY 0\ 0 Police Wages & Expense 5,640.00 5, 372. 46 267.54 Full Time Police Officer 8,229.00 8,229.00 Pay Incentive 500.00 474.60 25.40 Answer Police Phone 1,170.00 1,170.00 Newburyport Lockup 500.00 500.00 Restrooms St.Paul's Hall c.c.A. 1,600.00 1,600.00 Breathalyser Machine 334.00 334.00 Fire Dept. Salaries & Wages 6,749.00 6,147.90 601.10 Expenses 6,420.00 6 ,239 .13 180. 87 1968 Fire Truck 5.00 5.00 Hydrant Rent 830.00 830.00 Air Packs 1,400.00 1,266.00 134.00 Physical Exams 800. 00 800.00 Tree Warden Wages & Expense 1,000 .oo 842.16 15 7. 84 Insect Pest Control 500.00 146.60 353. 40 Dutch Elm Control 1,500 .oo 1,476. 75 23.25 Clear Brush 100.00 100 .00 Dog Officer Expenses 395.00 39 3. 33 1.67 Civil Defense 350.00 304. 95 45.05 Gas Inspector 125.00 27.00 98.00 Building Inspector 350.00 322. 80 27.20 Wire Inspector 200.00 175.00 25.00 TOTALS PROTECTION PERSONS & PROPERTY $38 1697 .DO $33z917.68 $ 4' 779. 32 HIGHWAYS & PARKS 0\ ...... Chapter 81 Maintenance 15 ,804.40 15,746.45 57.95 Snow & Ice Control 12 ,632. 80 12 ,632. 80 Chapter 90 Maintenance 3,000.00 2,817.58 182. 42 Culverts & Catch Basins 559.01 7.97 551.04 Drain & Catch Basins 3, 311. 36 2,091.32 1,220.04 Chap. 90 Cons tr. Bridge St. Etc. 882. 87 400.00 422.87 Chap. 90 Cons tr, Bridge St. Etc. 4,875.33 1, 104. 25 3,771.08 Chap. 90 Cons tr. Bridge St. Etc. 271.06 271.06 Chap. 90 Cons tr. Bridge St. Etc. 1,518. 90 1,518.90 Chap. 90 Cons tr. Bridge· St. Etc. 11,559.00 2,842.27 8,716.73 Chap. 90 Constr. Bridge St. Etc. 17,000.00 17,000.00 Road Machinery Operating 7 ,283.97 4' 717. 40 2,566.57 Salary Highway Supt. 7,132.00 7,132.00 Highway Dept. Expense 1,100.00 955.78 144.22 Bridges 500.00 112 .15 387.85 Sidewalks 2,000.00 1,987.50 12.50 Street Lights 2,900.00 2,862.56 37.44 New Street Lights 40.00 40 .00 Land Damages 210.00 210. 00 Land Damages 700 .oo 700.00 Snow Plow 1,147.00 1,147.00 Snow Fence 1.00 1.00 Snow Fence & Stakes 500.00 465.00 35.00 V Type Sander 848.00 848.00 Truck Body for Dodge 1,000.00 173.21 826.79 Lighting for Skating Rink 1.55 1.55 Water Heater 400.00 381.80 18.20 Park Comm. Wages & Expenses 1,296 .96 1,295.83 1.13 Little League Baseball 192. 15 133.80 58.35 Gym at C. C.A. 100. 00 100.00 TOTAL HIGHWAYS & PARKS $98,707.36 $57,859.67 $40,847.69 WELFARE Medical Asst. - Federal 1,925.57 1,925.57 Disability Asst. - Federal 2,049.65 2,049.65 A.F.D.C. Federal 864.15 864.15 Veteran's Benefits 10,000.00 2,133.63 7,866.37 N.E.Veteran's Office 1,398.10 1,398.10 TOTALS WELFARE $16,237.47 $ 3,531.73 $12,705.74 HEALTH & SANITATION Town Dump $ 5,929.61 $ 5.929.61 $ Hospital Expense 100.00 100.00 Vital Statistics 75.00 59.00 16.00 Board of Health Salary 500.00 500.00 Clerical Asst. 160.00 160.00 Expenses 50.00 6,00 44.00 Special Welfare Expense 440. lD 440. 10 Visiting Nurse Assn. 200.00 200.00 Inspector of Animals 175.00 175.00 Plumbing Inspector 270.55 270.55 °'w- TOTALS HEALTH & SANITATION $ 71900.26 $ 7, 300 .16 $ 600 .10 SCHOOLS & LIBRARY School Expense $314,365.00 $308,698.80 $ 5,666.20 Contracted Transp. Central 14,400,00 14,400.00 Vocational Tuition 7 ,272.00 5,034.00 2,238.00 Vocational Transportation 1,740.00 1,611.00 129.00 School Lunch Salaries 2,800.00 2,761.06 38. 94 School Lunch Fund 21,500.63 19,887.26 1.613. 37 P, L. 89-10 Title II 1,414.10 568. 85 845.25 Pentucket Regional 328, 746.01 328,746.01 Whittier Regional 17,500.00 17,500.00 Arch,Serv,Plans Elem, Addtn, 12 '723.08 10,878.78 1,844.30 p. L. 85-864 922.37 922.37 Elem, School Bldg. Comm, 220.08 220.08 School Zone Signs 4,500.00 2,989.00 1,511.00 Alterations Central School 53.00 53.00 Elem, School Expansion 531.00 531.00 P.L. 874 Title I 8, 150. 89 3,232.00 4,918.89 Purchase Etc. C.C.A, l,000,000.00 801,512 .52 198,487.48 Cost of Issuing Bonds C.C.A. 2 ,457 .05 -2,457.05 Legal Fees re: C,C,A. 3,010.00 800.00 Selectmens' Exp. at C.C.A. 801.97 798. 03 Repair Bath House at Mill Pond 1,100.00 Library Wages & Expenses 10 ,4 71. 52 15.65 Library Fund - Special 1.07 TOTALS SCHOOLS & LIBRARY $1,753,836.40 $1,534,559.82 $219,276.58 ENTERPRISES & MISCELLANEOUS Water Operating 21,971.45 20,624.11 1,347.34 Install Water to Baseball Field 8,500.00 8,500.00 Insurance 15 '924.14 15,924.14 Group Insurance 3,840.00 3,816.49 23. 51 Unpaid Bills 1971 4 70. 85 470. 85 Town Report 1,410. 60 1,410.60 Rent Legion Quarters 200 .oo 200.00 Soil Survey 5,200.00 5,200.00 Rewards 500.00 500.00 Rewards - Dump 200.00 200.00 Towi:\ Clock Wages 50.00 50.00 Expenses 50.00 50.00 Repairs 400. 00 400.00 Training Field Expense 150. 00 113. 54 36. 46 Town Pump Expense 1.00 1.00 Repair Pump & Well 375.00 375.00 Memorial Day Expense 400.00 311.01 88.99 Soldiers' Graves Expense 450.00 306.00 144.00 Planning Board Expense 400 .oo 356. 72 43.28 Planning Consultant 1,200.00 1,200.00 C.M.V.Regional Planning 225. 00 225.00 Mileage C.M.V. Member 50.00 50.00 Finance Comm. Expense 30 00 25.00 5.00 Veterans Pension 1,561. 35 1,561. 35 Reserve Fund 4,000.00 3,369.94 630.06 Interest Bonds & Notes 17 '504. 17 18,587.99 -1,083. 82 Debt Payments 38,000. 00 38,000.00 TOTAL ENTERPRISES & MISCELLANEOUS $123,063.56 $106 ,502. 74 $16,560.82 CLASSIFICATION OF RECEIPTS GENERAL REVENUE TAXES Real Estate 1972 $525 '610. 80 Personal 19 72 29,288.00 $ 554,898.80 Real Estate 19 71 27,918.96 Personal 1971 237.50 28,156.46 Real Es ta te 19 70 2,200.02 Personal 19 70 38.25 2,238.27 Real Estate 1969 1,640. 71 Personal 1969 152. 10 1,792.81 Real Estate 1968 38.54 In Lieu of Taxes 1,077 .00 STATE TAX i3ASIS 4,037.76 PRIVII,.EGES Motqr Vehicle 1972 37,236.08 Motor Vehicle 1971 21, 580. 83 Motor Vehicle 1970 852.71 Motor Vehicle 1969 402.61 Farm Animal 19 71 184. 75 Farm Animal· 1969 79 .so LICENSES & PERMITS Liquor & Club 1,025.00 Common Victualler 4.00 Milk 1.50 Junk & Garbage 11.00 Dance,Auction,Horseshow etc. 51. so Electric 352.50 Gas 31.00 Fuel Storage 2.00 Plumbing 293. 50 Disposal 40.00 Building 805.00 2,617.00 Dog Licenses 1,187.35 66 GRANTS & GIFTS Chap. 71 State 2, 109. 93 Chap. 71 Federal 20,376. 77 Chap. 69 State 2,543.00 Chap. 58 25' 370. 46 Chap. 70 State Aid to School 191,522.27 State Tuition 1,631.00 Chap. 74 State Trans. 3,632.00 P.L. 874 4,918.00 School Bldg. Asst. 18,900.'lO 89-10 Library 1,413.14 Cou~ty Dog Tax Refund 896.92 County Board of Dog 200.00 State Aid to Highways 14,062.26 County Aid to Highways 318.32 County Land Damage 762. 81 Veteran Service 2,052.95 Disabled Veterans 900.00 $ 291,609.83 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE PUBLIC SERVICE Treasurer Authorized Loans $1,000.000.00 Collector Settlements & Overpayments 564.48 Use of Copy Machine 10.00 Sale of Anniversary Booklets 9.00 Sale of By-Laws 53.00 Sub-Division Booklet 35.00 Resident List 11.25 Sale of Hay 100.00 Rent of Town Hall 30.00 Certificate of Liens 474.00 1,286.73 Accident Reports 6.00 Court Fines 85.00 Highway for Dump 485.81 Highway for Water Dept. 108.00 Road Machinery Fund 5,845.88 Soil Survey 750.00 Conservation Dept. Interest 230.00 Library Fines 324.56 Water Rates & Charges 28,075.55 Water Liens 1972 1,293.35 Liens 1971 244.46 Liens 1970 35. 74 Liens 1969 115. 84 29,764.94 School Lunch - Pupil 14, 131. 24 School Lunch - Mass. 7,131.04 21,262.28 67 AGENCY, TRUST & INVESTMENTS Withholding Taxes State 12, 760.15 County 2,214.50 Federal 42,314.06 57,288.71 Blue Cross & Blue Shield 4,894.45 Elliott Fund Income 5 ,139 .16 Emery Fund Income 1,800.00 James H. Durgin Library 71.24 James Durgin Fund 28.97 Thomas Kennett Fund 29.00 interest 1968 Real Estate 6.61 1969 Real Estate 352. 34 1970 Real Estate 381. 94 1971 Real Estate 1,427.56. 1972 Real Estate. 253.39 2 ,421. 84 Interest 1969 Motor Vehicles 31.32 1970 Motor Vehicles 59 .51 1971 Motor Vehicles 123.97 214. 80 Interest on Personal Property 1969 28.05 Personal Property 1970 6.45 Personal Property 1971 9.65 Person·a1 Property 1972 1.05 45.20 Interest on Farm Animal 1969 17.80 Interest on Water 182.94 Interest on Invested Funds 2,539.10 Interest on Bonds 5,005.56 Sale of Bonds 1,560.00 INVESTMENTS 155,000.00 STABILIZATION FUND 6,905.00 ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE 200,000~00 ANTICIPATION OF SERIAL BOND ISSUE 1,500,000.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $3,951,302.85 68 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The West Newbury Fire Department responded to the following calls during 1972: Building 7 Private dump 3 Bomb scare 2 Chimney 1 Vehicle 9 False 13 Rescue Boat 3 Mutual aid 3 Power failure 4 Accident 3 Smoke 5 Grass or woods 7 Still 3 Burning wire in tree 2 Total 67 Spring and fall drill sessions were conducted by the department. 6,000 feet of 21/z" hose was tested at 300 lbs. pressure psi. 100 feet were found defective and removed from service. The department purchased 4 self contained breathing masks during 1972 and will have to purchase probably an additional 4 masks during 1973 because of a bill passed by the legislature requiring the number caried on each truck be increased from two to three. We continued the radio replacement program this year with the town purchasing seven receivers and the company purchasing an additional unit. The Fire Company also purchased a "Ring" saw which should prove very useful. Because of the financial impact of the 18 month budget for '73· '74 we have removed all equipment purchases from our last six months' budget in hopes that this will help in some small way. We will ask for an appropriation during the 1974-75 fiscal year for the purchase of a pumper engine to replace Engine 3, a 1946 Seagrave. As delivery on this type of apparatus takes over a year, the truck will have given 30 years' service by the time it is replaced. Some consideration to extensive alterations or replacement of the Garden Street Station should be taken at that time as the larger trucks are not able to fit into this facility. 69 1972 was a relatively quiet year firewise and with the ban on all outside burning including incinerator use we noted a decrease in grass and woods fires. With the retirement of Captain Richard Zuker after many years of service and having to move Lieutenant Earle Preble to a reserve status because of age, we held an examination to fill these and one other vacancy in our officers. As a result of the examination Firemen Raymond Dower and Arthur Martin were promoted to Captain and Fireman Ralph West to Lieutenant. Again we take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Haverhill officials and Fire Alarm Operators for the continued efficient operation of the fire alarm system, to the members of the fire department for their service, and to yourselves, the Police De partment and the townspeople for your excellent cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Richard Berkenbush Russell R. Mingo Howard S. Poore Board of Fire Engineers ORGANIZATION WEST NEWBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT Richard Berkenbush, Chief Russell R. Mingo Howard S. Poore Deputy Chief Deputy Chief Raymond Dower, 3rd Arthur L. Martin Captain Captain Stephen N. Arnold, Lieut. William L. Daley Kenneth P. Berkenbush, Lieut. Charles S. Fowler Lawrence A. Blake, Jr., Lieut. Thomas Garrett Arthur T. Ross, Lieut. Norman H. Hobson ,Ralph W. West, Lieut. David D. Jennell Richard M. Bacheller Chester H. Killam Scott Berkenbush Albert H. Knowles, Jr. Anthony Campano Harold S. Knowles Daniel C. Cashman Robert A. Kn'owles Harry D. Chisholm LeRoy J. Matthias Harry T. Chisholm Frederick R. Preble Glenn W. Coffin Alfred E. Thompson Charles D. Courtemanche Richard P. Wirtz Thomas Cunningham 70 RESERVES Arthur B. Adams Walter G. Mace William B. Beard, Jr. Arthur A. Marston Joseph J. Campana Frank A. Otis Richard W. Dower Earle N. Preble Thomas P. Downey *Thomas A. Ross Paul Harnois* *Dwight W. Thurlow Lawrence G. Hogan James Vynorius Gary A. Killam Donald T. West Richard LaCombe John J. Willis Joseph W. Leary, Jr. *Leave of Absence (Armed Services) REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: The following report is submitted by the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1972. Accidents, Fatal - O; Accidents, total - 40; Arrest, 20; Assist out-of-town police (including State) - 6; Assist Game Warden, 2; Assist Motorist - 5; Attempted Suicide - 0; Ambulance Calls - 18; Bomb Scares - 3; Breaking and Entering - 14; Stolen Prop erty - 15; Stolen Property Recovered - 8; Children Missing - 8; Court Cases - 75; Court Cases (Superior) - 12; Cows Loose - 4; Death (Natural Causes) - 2; Deliver Messag_es - 10; Dog Com plaints - 11; Fire Calls - 25; Horses Loose - 17; Hunting Com plaints - 4; Stolen Cars Recovered - 10; Suicide - 1; Summons Served - 90. At this time I would like to thank the other members of the Police Department, the Board of Selectmen, Mrs. Green and most of all the citizens of West Newbury for their help and close co-operation during the past year. Respectfully submitted, Eugene M. Willis, Jr. Chief of Police 71 REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, The following animals were listed by me for the year 1972 on the 72 premises that I visited. Grade cows and heifers over two years old 62 Grade heifers between one and two years old 18 Grade heifers under one year old 11 Beef cattle all ages 21 Horses 160 Ponies 37 Goats 15 Sheep 10 Swine 3 There were 10 dogs put under quarantine and reported to the division of Animal Health. Respectfully submitted, Eugene M. Wilfis, Jr. Animal Inspector REPORT OF WHITTIER SCHOOL COMMITTEE To the Honora:ble Board of Selectmen, During 1972 the progress at Whittier has been continuing on schedule, The building has been closed in and work on the interior is going on. Barring any serious hold-up, the building will he ready for occupancy in September of this year. But, concrete and glass are only part of the Whittier story. During the last twelve months, work has continued on the curriculum so that all will be ready for the opening. The staff has grown to twelve, both professional and non-professional. The work of these people is essential to a smooth opening when some 1500 students arrive this fall. On the staff's shoulders rests the success or failure of what we have planned. Also, their success in gaining funding from both state and federal governments has a direct bearing on each of us as tax payers. The last twelve months have seen some crucial problems hopefully solved and others whose future solutions are of great importance. Hopefully, the water problem has been solved through an agreement with the City of Haverhill to extend the necessary new water main to 72 the school site. This extension will insure sufficient water for all our needs. The Committee, however, is ready with an alternative plan if any hitch develops with the funding. The most difficult problem we have to deal with has been the un fortunate timing by the Commonwealth which finds us facing an eighteen month budget for our first year of operation. This situation will put a severe strain on the taxpayers of the district. As this is being written an effort is being made to alleviate this problem through legislation. I would like to close this report with a few remarks concerning the political climate the Whittier School Committee has been forced to operate in. There are within the district a few individuals who have become adament in their opposition to the school. They have used every weapon of lie, innuendo, and half truth that they can find or make up in their attempt to hamper or block the project. In my opinion they have cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars. I can .issure you that the School Committee will continue to work for a successful school for the children of the district, and will make every effort to prevent the small, willful minority from further obstruction of our efforts. The Committee is always open to constructive criti cism, and all our records are public. I urge any of the residents of West Newbury, who so desire, to attend our meetings which are held on the second Wednesday of the mo11th. I sincerely hope that in next year's report I will be able to com ment on the successful opening of the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. Respectfully submitted, Louis A. Porcelli REPORT OF DOG OFFICER From October 2, 1972 to December 31, 1972 Number of dog licenses 465 Number of kennel licenses 8 Number of dogs detained 5 Number of dogs destroyed 2 Number of dog complaints 6 Robert C. Hull Dog Officer 73 REPORT OF TREE WARDEN AND SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, During the year 1972 the following work was carried out: 4.8 miles of liquid asphalt was applied; patching of roads and shoulders, cleaning of catchbasins, ditches and drains; grading of shoulders and graveled roads was done as needed. Roadsides were mowed during July and August. Plowing, sanding and salting were done during snowstorms. Brush was cut as needed. Over 930 feet of culvert of various sizes were installed, of which 600 feet and 3 catchbasins were installed on Albion Lane. Trees were trimmed for clearance, and removal of Dutch Elm was carried out as needed. A. H. Knowles, Jr. Supt. of Streets, and Tree Warden REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Your Civil Defense Agency continued to expend most effort in the area of communications. Our Communications Section is the center of all our activities and where in the event of an alert we would be most useful. Our radio equipment is tested regularly Monday nights on a weekly basis and once a month we participate in the Massa chusetts State sector test alert sponsored by the CD Sector lE Head quarters in Lawrence. Our mobile radio units are always on a standby ready status and our services are available to assist the Fire, Police, and Highway Departments in the event of any emergency. We extend our thanks to the Board of Selectmen, Board of Fire Engineers, members of the fire department, Civil Defense persqnnel, and townspeople for their cooperation and assistance during the past year. Respectfully submitted, Russell R. Mingo, Director 74 REPORT OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, The major item in any report this year is the purchase of the Cardi nal Cushing Academy property. The Commission advised against applying for matching funds for the open land portion chiefly be cause of lack of time, but also because there was some opposition to making the land available to the public outside West Newbury. This feeling, based on vague fears rather than actual experience, may have receded by now. Certainly, the experience of other towns that have used state and federal money to acquire land has not been un happy. We can probably still apply, but it will require a formal plan for the nse of the open space before we are eligible for aid. This coming year we hope to come up with something, working with the Cardinal Cushing Academy Committee through our representative, Wayne Sanborn, and the Recreation Committee. Included in the Academy property were two surplus A:rmy vehicles, a ten-wheel truck and an amphibious cargo carrier. The truck was useable, but the elderly Weasel was not and apparently had not been ever since its arrival at the school. Obviously if we were to get our money's worth out of them, a set of Army instruction books and parts lists would. be useful and these we set out to obtain. A series of letters and phone calls with various Army commands was typically unhelpful, and it took a lady at Watertown Arsenal and Congressman Michael Harrington to finally break through the red tape. Between them they obtained for us a full set of technical manuals. These were quickly followed by a second set. And a third, and siill they come. Your Commission is now faced with a difficult problem. Should we donate a hundred pounds of duplicate tech manuals to the Boy Scout paper drive, or should we advise the town to acquire ten more trucks and four Weasels? There was only one other acquisition in 1972, but it was a par ticularly nice one-acre wetland, the gift of Don and Frieda Marion. Incidental fees incurred by this and by a problem with the deed to the ten-acre Cawley gift last year were paid from the Conservation Fund. Last year the Town Meeting approved our request for funds for a soil survey. More than half of the $5,200 cost will be paid by the Ford Foundation as part of its program of assistance to Conservation Commissions throughout New England. The field work has been completed, and this spring the finished report with its set of maps will be in our hands. Another survey of bedrock and surficial geology 75 1s being conducted concurrently by the United States Geological Survey (at no cost to the town). I ts field work is also complete, but the printed report will not he available for several years. We already have a hydrolic atlas of the Parker River watershed, much of which is in West Newbury, and a natural resource inventory which is par ticularly useful for delineating water impoundment areas and places of high value for various kinds of recreation. With these tools, our own hard work and, I hope, good sense, and the advice and cooperation of as many people as are interested and willing to help, we will put together a plan showing those areas we think worthy of preservation for their beauty, their importance as permanent wetlands or their potential for recreation. This kind of planning, beyond the necessity for protecting, is precisely why the Commission exists. The State Park proposal is, perhaps surprisingly, not dead yet. The Commission continues to support the concept and will continue its attempts to develop interest and to bring state, town and land owners together. We were active in cutting back the scope and potential damage of the widening project on Main Street at the Artichoke. Under the Wetlands Protection Act we had the power to issue a stop order on the construction. Fortunately we did not need to as our aims were achieved through negotiations with the DPW and the Governor's Office. At one point work was halted, however, the result of protests by citizens from both West Newbury and Newburyport. The rebuilt road will not be as wide as originally planned, the stone walls will be rebuilt, there will he much additional landscaping and both Emery and Gypsy Lanes will be in large part unaltered. The worm in the apple of these cost-shared construction projects is the mindless brutalization of the landscape done in the name of "specifications" - always, of course, the specs of the agency putting up the matching dollar. We learned at the Artichoke, perhaps better named Rubicon, that the wisdom of the state is illusory and its in telligence faulty. Chapter 90 aid can be similarly destructive. If we wish to preserve our amenities, we might well consider paying more ourselves or perhaps applying for private funds. Robert Lemire of the Lincoln Conservation Commission sf1oke at a public meeting we sponsored. He demonstrated convincingly that it costs a town less to buy land for permanent open space than it would have to pay in services if the equivalent acreage were allowed to be developed. "Shortfall", as he defines it, is the cost of providing new services over the additional tax revenue corning from a new 76 home. In Topsfield the shortfall average was $443, in Harvard $850 and in Andover $1,800. Wayland has just completed a study that calls for acquisition in fee or by easement of some 1,300 acres for conservation purposes. They found that developing most of Lhis land for 550 new homes under their present zoning laws would cost Way· land taxpayers $328,350 a year more than the additional tax revenue from these new homes. This would mean a $7.75 increase in the tax rate. On the other hand, if Wayland purchased this land for conservation and such passive recreation as hiking, picnicking and swimming, it would cost the ta::-:payer only $181,000 a year more or only $4.25 on the tax rate. This figure includes possible reimbursement conserva· tively estimated at fifty percent rather than the theoretical seventy. five percent from state and federal sources. A similar demonstration of the economics of conservation could be made for West Newbury. It is a convincing reason for again urg· ing your support of our annual request for an addition to the Con servation Fund. Every dollar the town votes can be matched by up to three state and federal dollars. Further, if the town's share is doubled by a private grant then the total matching can be eight dollars rather than four. The inevitable strings attached, in this case, public access, are more of an administrative problem than a "people" problem if the experience of other towns is any guide. The annual conservation poster contest resulted in many awards. The winners were, in Grade 4, Tim Chute, 1st prize; Susan Burrill and Susan Lane, 2d; Lorraine Holmes, 3rd; and Diane Flaherty, 4th; in Grade 5, Karen Sheys, 1st prize; Vickie Cox, 2d; Jon Lind· say and Cheryl DeGaeta, 3rd; and Ruth Flaherty, 4th; in Grade 6, David Gammon, 1st prize; Michael Schultz, 2d; Christine Jarvis, 3rd; and Lisa Holmes, 4th. The prizes included two flowering crab trees, one of which was planted at the school. The other went to the library as part of a Main Street beautification plan. Similar trees, at our suggestion, were planted at the Women's Club, at All Saints Church and at the His· torical Society. From time to time the Scouts come to us for projects This year we helped Mark Coggeshall on an Eagle Scout assignment which in· volved testing for possible pollution in various slreams. His findings, some good, some bad, were reported to the Board of Health. Commission members and associates worked throughout the town on the annual cleanup day and took part in the usual quota of out· of-town meetings. Peter Haack now serves on the boards of both the 77 Essex County Greenbelt Association and the Massachusetts Associa tion of Conservation Commissions. Maybelle Adams and Walter Hen drick continued as our delegates to the Parker River Watershed Association. The state finally funded a full scale water resources study of the Parker which will be started soon. In the fall, Warren Thomson, long a useful member of the Com mission, moved to the South Shore and resigned his position. We will miss his help particularly on legal matters. The remaining member ship and and our associates are unchanged from last year. Of our $100 budget, $37.50 remains and revffts to the town. Respectfully submitted, Peter R. Haack, Chairman, for the Commission 22 January 1973 REPORT OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, From January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1972 Number of Inspections made: New Homes 18 Remodelling (Baths, sinks, and washing machines) 5 Heaters and Tankless Heaters 3 Number of Inspections by Assistant Plumbing Inspector 10 TotalJnspections 36 For your protection and to insure good health, be sure your plumb ing is installed by a Master Plumber. Respectfully submitted, Gregory W. Stark, Master Plumber Plumbing Inspector 78 REPORT OF GAS INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, For the year 1972, 6 Gas Permits were issued and 6 Inspections made. A Permit is required before any work is started on gas installa tions and a Licensed Gas Fitter should install all gas connections to insure the safety of the users. Respectfully submitted, Louis A. Grieco Gas Inspector REPORT OF TRUSTEES, G. A. R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Ten regular meetings were held during the year 1972. Organiza tion was as follows;; Chairman: Mr. J. Jackson George; Treasurer: Mr. Philip Crowley; Rec. Sec.: Mrs. Ann Lape; Corr. Sec.: Mrs. Evelyn Sargent; and Chairman of Building and Grounds: Mr. Joseph P. Vaughan. The resignation of our long-time friend_ and dedicated member of the Board, Mrs. Helen Sargent, was accepted with much regret. Mr. David D. Hindle was nominated and voted in as a Trustee by the Board of Trustees and the Board of Selectmen in December. The Friends of the West Newbury Library enjoyed another suc cessful year under the leadership of Mrs. Charles Naugle, Pres.; Mrs. John Ropes, Vice-Pres.; and Mrs. David Ives, Sec.-Treas. Mem bership was increased, story hours were continued, and the many painting, pottery and other exhibits of local artists were greatly en joyed. Special interest was shown in an exciting art exhibit by the Pentucket High and Junior High School students and we look for ward to another showing in the spring. Nature and travel slide shows were well attended and monthly bake sales helped raise funds for the work of the Friends. We again thank the Cadette Girl Scout Troop for conducting used book sales, the proceeds of which were used to buy new books. The generosity of the many individuals who gave gifts of books and paintings to the Library was appreciated as were the delightful floral arrangements of the Garden Club. 79 A Chess Club was formed and met Thursday evenings in the Li brary; we are grateful to the Club for starting a "Chess Shelf" fund. A new roof was put on the Library and new bookcases were built in the G.A.R. Room. The Friends of the Library gave of their time and money to paint the new shelves. Our biggest thanks and praise go to our dedicated librarian, Mrs. Fiske Gove and her able staff of Li_brary Aides, Miss Kate Gove, Miss Roxanne Ford, Miss Deborah Fernald, and Miss Robin De Panfilis. Respectfully submitted, J. Jackson George Philip Crowley Sarkis Kurkjian Joseph P. Vaughan David D. Hindle Evelyn Sargent Jean Berkenbush Esther Thurlow Ann S. Lape R.EPORT OF LIBRARIAN, G. A. R. MEMORIAL LIBRARY To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Circulation figures at the G.A.R. Memorial Library for 1972 are as follows: Adult 16,009 G.A.R. Memorial 19,498 Juvenile 8,202, State Regional 4,713 TOTAL 24,211 TOTAL 24,211 997 books were added to the collection which now totals 11,131. 9 new periodicals were subscribed to for a total of 50. 161 l'lew patrons registered. Respectfully submitted, Katharine M. Gove, Librarian 80 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, The annual town election saw Mr. Richard Berkenbush re-elected to the Planning Board. At the first regular meeting Mr. Malcolm S. Burr was re-elected Chairman. Mr. Lawrence Hogan was re-elected clerk and Mr. John Bill re-elected as representative to the central Merrimack Valley Dis trict Planning Commission. Mr. Jeremiah Mahoney was appointed to serve for the unexpired term of Mr. William Lindsay who re· signed. Our efforts throughout the year have been concentrated on nu· merous subdivision applications; two were approved. Three have not proceeded beyond our initial discussion. We completed the up grading of the Subdivision regulations and they are now available at the Town Hall. Three amendments to the Zoning Bylaws were submitted to the Town and subsequently approved. During the year, in cooperation with other Town Committees, the Planning Board directed its efforts toward encouraging the towns people to support the purchase of the Cardinal Cushing Academy. We were extremely pleased ·by the unanimous vote of the Town to purchase the Academy and the many adjoining acres of open land. The tax impact of this acquisition will be temporarily uncomfortable; however, the acres of open land that have been saved will help to maintain the character of West Newbury for many years in the future. Each year your Planning Board sees an increasing number of large parcels of land being sold and divided under circumstances that do not require approval under subdivision regulations. Respectfully submitted, Malcolm S. Burr Lawrence Hogan Richard Berkenbush John Bill Jeremiah Mahoney 81 REPORT OF HISTORICAL COMMISSION In order to enable West Newbury and its citizens to better identify, protect, and benefit from its historical assets, the town last year authorized the establishment of the West Newbury Historical Com· mission and the Selectmen appointed its members in September. 1 he Commission's first activity, as well as one of its most vital, is the inventorying of the town's historjcally and architecturally im· portant buildings, structures, sites, and objects. It is essential that our inventory, begun in January, be thorough and that it be com. pleted soon. The Massachusetts Historical Commission is now preparing a State Preservation Plan and is requiring that local inventories be submit·. ted to it by June 30th of this year. The Massachusetts Historical Commission cannot help to defend historical properties threatened by federally aided projects, such as highway expansion, if the prop· erties are not included in the State Preservation Plan. The inventory also provides materials which the Massachusetts Historical Commis sion may use in evaluating sites for certification as Massachusetts Historical Landmarks arid for submission to the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the inventory can serve as the foundation for the es· tablishment of our own preservation, education, and marking pro· grams -- as well as be the basis for coordination with the Planning Board and the Conservation Commision. In conclusion, we believe this inventory can be of great significance to the future of the town and we need your understanding and co· operation. If you have any questions, or if you want to help please contact any member of the Commission. Sincerely yours, Henry Clay Chairman Historical Commission 82 REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, The following is a report for the year 1972 of Board of Appeals activities: Number of hearings (total) 6 Number of exceptions granted 0 Number of variances granted 1 Number disqualified 2 Number of withdrawals 1 Number of Kennel Licenses granted 1 Number of denials 1 Respectfully submitted, Stephen F. Burke, Jr., Chairman REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, During the year 1972 a total of 68 permits were issued. There were 101 inspections made. There are approximately 80 inspections pend ing. Permits issued: Dwellings 29 Additions 11 Garages 11 Remodel 4 Porches 3 Stables 2 Roofs Shingled 3 Sheds 2 Residing 1 Swimming Pool 1 Apartment 1 Total 68 Respectfully submitted, Bernard L. Guilford, Jr. Building Inspector 83 REPORT OF THE VETERANS SERVICE DISTRICT To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, I herewith submit to you my annual report for the year 1972. Organization: NORTH ESSEX VETERANS SERVICE DISTRICT Director: James N. Cheeljian Office Secretary: (Mrs.) Dorothy Wilkins This important service to our veterans and their dependents con· tinues to function effectively. This program is authorized by General Law, 115 of the Commonwealth of Mass., and the town of West Newbury, which shares equally in the cost of carrying out this service. The services that the taxpayer offers are in grateful remembrance and appreciation for what the veteran has given to his state and country. The knowledge that the vetera~, his widow and children will be taken care of in time of need, is I am sure deeply appreciated. Your agent has attended several meetings throughout the year to be well informed of the changing laws. He meets with other agents in the state on various occasions to hear speakers at seminars from state and federal branches of government relating to veterans affairs. It is always the intent and desire of this office to remain within the appropriation voted by the townspeople. I would like to acknowl edge with thanks and grateful appreciation for assistance given me by your board. Also to others in various town departments for in· formation sought relating to investigation of cases whenever it be· comes necessary to obtain. James N. Chooljian Veterans Agent REPORT OF WIRE INSPECTOR To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, For the year 1972 75 Electrical Permits were issued and 98 in· spections were made. Temporary Services 12 New Homes 23 Services 44 Ranges 21 Oil Burners 19 Dryers 15 Water Heaters 11 Electric Heat 6 Air Conditioners 4 Swimming Pools 1 Respectfully submitted, A. E. Thomson Wire Inspector 84 REPORT OF BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS To the Honorable Board .of Selectmen, In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 49, Gen eral Laws of Massachusetts, the Board of Water Commissioners herewith submit a report of activities of the Water Department for the year ending December 31, 1972. Number of installations to Jan. 1, 1972 523 Number of installations during the year 6 529 Number of Fire Hydrants 86 Water purchased from Groveland (metered gallons) 52,921,000 Balance on hand from appropriation $ .3,271.45 Appropriate at Annual Town Meeting 18,700.00 $21,971.45 COMMITMENTS Water Rates: 1st half $5,240.00 2nd half 5,285.00 $10,525.00 Water Charges : Excess Water $12,664.78 New Meters 180.00 Meter Rentals 894.00 Hydrant Rental 830.00 Water Service Charges 1,287.92 Ons and Offs 33.00 $15,889.70 $26,414.70 Abatements $ 3.74 REGULAR OPERATING ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES 1972 Town of Groveland, Water $11,218.20 Town of Groveland, Meter 100.00 Payroll 3,260.83 Massachusetts Electric Co. 1,767.78 Haverhill Gas Co. 184.19 New England Telephone 158.82 Backhoe 194.. 00 85 Petrr Arakelian 15.00 Bartley Engineering 12.00 Berkenbush Transportation 90.00 D. ]. Casey Paper Co. 2.85 Chet's Radio & TV 6.45 Cities Service Oil Co. 137.67 Finberg (Peerless) 25.59 FitzGerald Motors 39.00 Groveland Hardware 1.16 Hawrhill Gazette 76.80 Kunkel's 7.59 Leon's Exchange 3.90 Lewis Hardware 21.23 l\Ierrimack l\Iaterials 17.72 Merrimack Paving 41.13 Municipal Supplies 32.83 Neptune :Meter 38.65 Newburyport Daily News 71.82 Port Stationers 11.11 Earle Preble 22.00 Public Works Supply 1,595.84 Gerald Sheys 77.00 Siegel's Broadway Auto Parts, Inc. 100.00 R. H. Smith Supply Co., Inc. 508.23 Stark & Cronk Heating Co. 640.17 Suburban Press 36.15 Taylor Rental 45.00 Ti-Sales 63.40 $20,624.11 Unexpended 1972 Appropriation $ 1,347.34 Uncollected Bills as of 12/31/72 $ 7,152.28 Year A mount Water Liens 1971 $ 59.17 1972 386.06 $ 445.23 Balance in Water Department Reserve Fund $21,198.60 Reported December 31, 1972 Albert Knowles, Jr., Chairman Richard Brunault, Member Charles Courtemanche, Member Board of Water Commissioners 86 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS JANUARY 1, 1973 TO Jl!NE 30, 1974 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Selectmen Salaries $ 1,950.00 Expenses 650.00 Clerical Assistance 630.00 Moderator Salary 45.00 Expenses 15.00 Registrar of Voters Salaries 450.00 Expenses 900.00 Listing of Persons 800.00 Town Clerk's Compensation 75 .oo Finance Committee Expenses 30.00 Town Ac coun tan t Salaries 1,890.00 Expenses 150.00 Treasurer Salaries 2,535.00 Expenses 425.00 Tax Title Foreclosures 50.00 Collector Salaries ($405 from Water Department Reserve) 2,850.00 Expenses ($295 from Water Department Reserve) 1,050.00 Clerical Assistance (Treasurer /Collector) 1,905.00 Town Clerk Salaries 1,740.00 Expenses 300.00 Vital Statistics 110.00 Board of Assessors Salaries 1,116.66 Expenses 1,200.00 Clerk/Clerical Assistance 4,083.32 Town Counsel Salaries 1,830.00 Expenses (Court Appearances) 1.00 Town Hall Custodian's Salary 825.00 Expenses 3,750.00 87 Planning Board Operating Expenses 450.00 Central Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Membership 225.00 Mileage Expenses 75.00 Planning Consultant 1,800.00 Total General Government $ 33,905.98 PROTECTION - PERSONS & PROPERTY Police Salaries - Chief $ 13,023.00 Incentive Pay 1, 302. 00 Police Officers Wages & Expenses 8,855.00 Lock-up Facilities 750.00 Answering Service 2 '730 .00 Fire Salaries ($9,000 transferred from Revenue Sharing) 10,433.00 Expenses ($8,000 transferred from Revenue Sharing) 8 ,980.00 Hydrant Rental 1,044.00 Civil Defense Expenses 250.00 Inspector of Animals Salary & Expenses 250.00 Dog Officer Wages & Expenses 450.00 Wire Inspector Wages & Expenses 300.00 Building Inspector Wages & Expenses Fees 600.00 Expenses 150.00 Gas Inspector Wages & Expenses 190.00 Plumbing Inspector Wages & Expenses 400.00 Board of Appeals Expenses 300.00 Total Protection Persons & Property $ 50,007.,00 88 HIGHWAY & TREES Chapter 81 (41.1 Miles) $ 6'150.00 Highway Salary - Superintendent ($9,000 transferred from Revenue Sharing) 11,286.00 Special Highway Account Wages & Expenses 1,650.00 Maintenance Projects Bridges -0- Sidewalk Program -0- Public Street Lights 4,650.00 Snow & Ice Control Wages & Expenses 24,000.00 'free Warden Wages & Expenses 1,500.00 Dutch Elm Control Wages & Expenses 2,250.00 Insect Pest Control Wages & Expenses 750.00 Parks Park Commissioner's Wages & Expenses 2,150.00 Total Highways. & Trees $ 54,386.00 HEALTH .& SANITATION Board of Health Salaries $ 750.00 Expenses 75.00 Clerical Assistance 240.00 Hospital & Medical Care 1.00 Visiting Nurses Assoc. 300.00 Town Dump 9,000.00 Total Health & Sanitation $ 10,366.00 89 VETERANS' AID No. Essex Veterans' Service District Veterans' Benefit $ 10,500.00 Expenses (District) 2,283.78 Assistance - Veterans' Organizations C,L. Carr Post 240 American Legion (Rental of Quarters) 200.00 Total Veterans' Aid $ 12,983.78 LIBRARY Board of Library Trustees Salaries & Expenses ($1,600 from Lib. Res. Fund) ($5,995 Transferred from Revenue Sharing) $ 14,490.00 Total Library $ 14,490.00 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Exp2nses $ 175 .oo Total Conservation Commission $ 175.00 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Regular School Appropriations ($4,918 from P.L. 874 Funds) (Includes School Connnittee Salaries of $375) $ 626,402.00 Contracted Regular Transportation to Elem, Schools 28,240.00 Vocational: Chapter 74 Tuition 2,520.CO Transportation 990.00 School Lunch Salary 9,000.00 Assessments: Pentucket Regional School District $ 647,492.53 Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School District 146,940.00 Total School Department $1,461,584.53 90 UNCLASSIFIED & RESERVE Insurance & Bonds $ 42,000.00 Group Insurance 5,900.00 Memorial Day Expenses 800.00 Town Report 3,000.00 Town Clock Wages 75.00 Town Clock Expenses 75.00 Former CCA Property (Excluding Middle School) Rental Apartments Wages & Expenses 1,500.00 Other Property Wages & Expenses 1,500.00 Veterans' Retirement (C.Whitcomb) 3,200.00 Training Field Expenses 225.00 Soldiers' Grave Expense 400.00 Town Pump Expense 1.00 Reserve Fund 8,000.00 _Total Unclassified & Reserve $ 66,676.00 MATURING DEBT AND INTEREST In te,res t on Bonds and Notes Ou ts tan ding $ 18,834.00 1966 Water Note Bridge Street (from Water Dept. Reserve) 3,000.00 1964 Crane Neck Street Water (from Water Dept. Reserve) 2,000.00 1965 Centra·1 School Bond 20,000.00 1968 Fire Apparatus Note 1,500.00 1968 Town Hall Building Note 4,000.00 1969 Tractor-Loader-Backhoe -0- 1971 Architectural Services 14, 000. 00 1972 School & Land Acquisition Bond 55,000.00 Interest 78,043.00 Total Maturing Debt and Interest $ 196,377.00 Total Budget Recommendations $1,900,951.29 91 JURY LIST FOR 1972 Anderson, Jean, 248 Main St. H.ousewife Andriotakis, John J., Albion Lane Technician Belair, Marilyn T., Steed Ave. Housewife Bender, T. Tait, Garden St. Retired ~'Call, Robert J., 503 Main St. Analyst "'Carlsen, Marjorie J., Georgetown Road Housewife Chamberlin, Francis J., Jr., 119 Main St. Salesman Curry, Buel R., 252 Main St. Foreman Daley, Patricia J., Bailey's Lane Housewife DePanfilis, Frank R., Albion Lane Machine Oper. Derro, Joseph J., Jr., Stewart St. Teacher Elliott, John H., Bachelor St. Pharmacist *Elwell, Arthur M. Brickett St. Milkman Faulkner, Frederick M., Jr., 357 Main St. Accountant Frye, Frances H., Prospect St. Housewife Gammon, Robert D., South St. Steam Engr. *Gerrish, Lois L., Chestnut St. Housewife Haack, Barbara J., 102 Main St. Housewife Hilchey, Rose, Pleasant St. Bookkeeper, R.E. Hoseason, Jean G., Pleasant St. Secretary Ingraham, William P., Bachelor St. Insurance Broker Joy, Ada Joan, 628 Main St. Sub. Teacher Krantz, Gustave A., 433 Main St. Teacher Lape, Philip B., Montclair Road Mgr. Elec. Co. Marion, Donald J., Crane Neck St. Elec. Tech. Mingo, Leah M., 720 Main St. Bank Teller Moseley, Winifred G., Indian Hill St. Housewife Rooney, Robert C., 801 Main St. Book Editor Shea, Richard H., Crane Neck St. Salesman Sherburne, David W., Prospect St. John Hancock Ins. Thurlow, Ester D., Moulton St. Librarian Waring, Jean E. Bachelor St. Housewife Weller, David C., Sr., Middle St. Elec. Engr. Wood, Lorraine S., Bailey's Lane Housewife ANNUAL REPORT of the SCHOOL COMMITTEE of the TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY for the Year Ending December 31, 1972 To the Citizens of the Town of West Newbury: Jn accordance with custom and with the Acts of the General Court, 1859, Chapter 57, we herewith submit to you the 134th annual printed school report of the Town of West Nebwury. William A. Cook, Chairman Pemberton F. Minster, Vice Chairman Elinor S. Griffin, Secretary Ronald N. Tagney Barbara M. Wells 93 SCHOOL OFFICERS JOHN C. JAKOBEK, SuperiI\tendent of Schools Office: Main Street, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-2280 JUDSON R. MERRILL, Assistant Superintendent Office: Main Street, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-2250 ELIZABETH COUNCILMAN, M.D., School Physician Address: 83 High Street, Newburyport, Mass. JANE M. PETERSON, R.N., School Nurse Address: Winter Street, Merrimac, Mass. SCHOOL COMMITTEE William A. Cook, Chairman Term Expires 1974 Pemberlon F. Minster, Vice Chairman Term Expires 1974 Elinor S. Griffin, Secretary Term Expires 1975 Ronald N. Tagney Term Expires 1973 Barbara M. Wells Term Expires 1973 94 WEST NEWBURY SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1972 To the Selectmen and the Citizens of West Newbury: The West Newbury School Committee submits the following report for the year 1972. For a report of the educational program in Grades 7-12, please turn to the report of the Pentucket Regional District School Committee. Additional Facilities For a number of years the lack of classrooms has been the out standing school problem in this community. An Elementary School Building Committee had been approved by Town vote to provide additional spaces. This Committee was in final stages of planning the additional facilities when word was received in the community that the Cardinal Cushing Academy would cease its operations with the end of the 1971-72 school year. After investigation a warrant was prepared to place the purchase of the Cardinal Cushing buildings and land before the town. These facilities were to be used for school purposes, conservation, recrea tion and other purposes. A $1,000,000.00 bond issue to purchase the land and buildings on March 18, 1972 was approved. In June the Board of Selectmen defined the tentative limits of property to be under the jurisdiction of the School Committee. Since that time the School Committee has extensively surveyed the property in anticipation of the use of the main school building complex as an intermediate level (Grades 4-6) school. The architec· tural firm of Drummey, Roseanne and Anderson has been retained to advise the Committee on procedures and plans. Our efforts to date have centered on preparing educational specifications for our classroom needs, and meeting the requirements of Chapter 754, Acts of 1968 (Schoolhouse Reconstruction, Remodeling, Rehabilitation and Modernization), and other state codes, e.g., sewage disposal, safety regulations and others. At this writing the plans and specifications are nearing completion. We anticipate completion of all necessary plans shortly and submit ting these plans to the town for approval. 95 Reimbursements Reimbursements for School Purposes - "Cherry Sheet" Informa tion. The following programs and amounts of money were listed on the cherry sheet as reimbursements for school purposes in 1972 by the State. Transportation $5,465.93 Chap. 71 - S7 A Outside Trans. 415.00 Chap. 74 - S8A Construction of School Property 9,450.00 Chap. 645 & Chap. 346 S6A School Lunch 2,937.66 Chap. 538 Vocational Ed. 1,631.00 Chap. 74 & 791 S.9 Regular School District Aid 20,367.94 Chap 71 DS 16D Chap. 779 Tuition and Trans. 840.88 Chap. 76 - S7 Spec. Ed. Prog. 2,825.00 Chap. 69 & 71 School Aid 192,578.88 Chap. 70 Total $236,512.29 The foregoing information is, of course, accounted for in setting the local tax rate. We include it here to indicate the nature of edu cation as a State function which has been turned over to the towns and cities to operate. The reimbursements mentioned above repre sent the Commonwealth's concern for equalizing education, how ever imperfectly it is being done. The Commonwealth has pre·empted certain tax resources to itself but recognizes its obligation to equal ize educational opportunities. We hopefully look forward to additional take-over of school costs by the Commonwealth. As you know certain court decisions are point ing tht way to this in other states in order to equalize educational opportunities. It is generally agreed that real estate taxes in this state carry too great a burden as it regards education. Educational Costs and Educational Services As we all know costs have continued to rise for many years. The increase has reflected inflationary pressures, increased enrollments, additional legislation and demands for additional services. Histori cally, the community has provided the basic educational needs. With the passage of time and renewed concern for the education of all children in order to make them productive citizens, new legislative 96 provisions were enacted to meet the new concerns. Extended educa· tional services are now mandated by law. Some of the newer and more controversial, also expensive, mandates are: the transportation and tuition (or providing for them locally) of the mentally retarded pre-school child, transportation and tuition of individuals in rehabil· itation programs, transportation and tuition (or providing locally) for the emotionally disturbed, the visually handicapped, the physi cally handicapped. In spite of the concern expressed oftentimes by individuals as to the validity of including these services in the school budget, until the laws pertaining to these services are repealed, this Committee is com pelled to include them. Critics should keep in mind (1) that the Schools did not ask for this inclusion and (2) that the legislature placed these services under the jurisdiction of the schools because no other public, or private, agency could provide the needed services as reasonably and efficiently. In viewing the events of 1972 this Committee maintains that its decisions are based on the will of the majority of the citizens of West Newbury as accurately as this will is related or implied. We accept the fact that differences of opinion exist, as they do in a democracy. We regret that we cannot always convey the magnitude of the problems to each citizen, and also our inability to solve the contradictory positions on all local issues to the satisfaction of all factions. Respectfully submitted, West Newbury School Committee William A. Cook, Chairman Elinor S. Griffin Pemberton F. Minster Ronald N. Tagney Barbara M. Wells 97 DIRECTORY OF SCHOOL STAFF - WEST NEWBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Years Years in Name Position Training of Experience West Newbury Daniel T. Murphy Principal M.Ed. Mass. State College, Fitchburg 15 6 Geneva V. Gwynn Grade 6 B.S. University of N.H. 1964 8 5 Carroll E. Hubley Grade 6 M.Ed. Salem State College 1962 15 4 Linda Squire Grade 6 B.A. Springfield College 1970 2 Began 9/1/72 Doris S. Arnold Grade 5 B ..Ed .. R. I. College of Educati._on 1930 20 19 Carol B. Kendrick Grade 5 B.Ed. Plymouth Teachers College 1958 6 5 Dale Murray Grade 5 B.S. Gordon College 1967 5 2 Ruth S. Sander Grade 4 B.S. Mass. College of Art 1941 9 5 Mary Margaret Baker Grade 4 B.S. University of Massachusetts 1969 3 3 Doris G. Triandafilou Grade 4 B.A. Jacksonville University 1967 2 1 Marjorie T. Parker Grade 3 B.A. University of Maine 1953 5 4 Priscilla R. Viens Grade 3 B.S.Ed. Salem State College 1958 12 9 Eleanor R. Hubley Grade 3 B.S. Salem State College 1957 13 8 Ruth R. Bettencourt Grade 2 B.S. Lowell State College 1969 3 3 Patricia M. Helbick Grade 2 B.S. Salem State College 1970 2 2 Sylvia B. Barnett Grade 2 B.A. University of Massachusetts 1968 3 1 Jean B. Fernald Grade 1 A.B. Mount Holyoke College 1948 8 6 Marjorie A. Coonrod Grade 1 B.A. Olivet College, Michigan 1969 3 3 Susan J, Prokop Grade 1 B.S. State. University College, N.Y. 1970 2 1 Margaret H. Hogan Kindergarten B.A. University of Massachusetts 1960 6 6 Patricia J, Lavery Kindergarten B.S. St. Lawrence University 1959 9 5 M. Oneonta State Teachers College 1961 Lucille S. Murphy Art B.F.A. Christian College, Missouri 1931 11 2 B.S.Ed. 1939 Arlene M. Hurst Music B.S. Lowell State College 1952 4 2 Kenneth E. Kozak Instr. Music B.M.Ed. Lowell State College 1968 Priscilla D. Hull 3 Began 9/1/72 Speech B.S. Emerson College 1964 8 Leave of Absence The rapi·s t Sugan Foley Speech B.S. Spalding College, Kentucky 1972 Began 9/1/72 Therapist Sally I. Bears Physicai Ed. B.S. University of North Carolina 1950 13 4 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Central School By Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total 1971 66 63 52 54 69 58 362 + 48 Kindergarten 19 72 SS 67 62 51 55 70 360 + 50 Kindergarten Comparative Totals for Central School Year 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Total 301 317 330 339 362 360 School Census as of October 1 2 1972 Boys Girls Total From 5 to 7 45 56 101 From 7 to 16 284 248 5 32 329 304 633 99 1972-1973 SCHOOL CALENDAR SCHOOL UNION NO. 53 1972 September 5,6 Tues.-Wed. Orientation: Teachers 7 Thursday School opens for Pupils October 9 Monday Holiday - no school Columbus Day 23 Monday Holiday -- no school Veterans Day November 7 ,Tuesday (Election Day) 10 Friday Schools closed - Parent-Tearchers Con£. K-6 Ends 1st quarter - 44 days 22 Wednesday Schools close at noon for Thanksgiving holiday 27 Monday Schools open December 22 Friday Schools close end-of-day for the Christmas holidays 1973 January 2 Tuesday Schools open 26 Friday Ends 2nd quarter - 47 days February 16 Friday Schools close for Winter vacation 26 Monday Schools open April 13 Friday Schools close for Spring vacation Ends 3rd quarter - 50 days 23 Monday Schools open May 28 Monday Schools closed - Memorial Day Observance 20 Wednesday Last day of School (Half-day) Ends 4th quarter - 42 days 183 pupil days ioo WEST NEWBURY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 1973-1974 BUDGET Approved November 14, 1972 1973 7/1/73- Total 1972 (Jan.-June) 6 /30/74 1/1/73-6/30/74 APPROPRIATION REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST ADMINISTRATION: School Cotmnittee Salaries 375.00 188.00 375.00 563.00 Contracted Services 575.00 None 933.00 933.00 Other Expenses 550.00 95.00 775.00 870. 00 Other Expenses 1,383.00 1,383.00 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Salaries, Professional $ 6,966.00 4,475.00 10 ,819 .oo 15,294.00 Salaries, Non-professional 3,370.00 2,718.00 5,904.00 8,622.00 Supplies and Materials, Office 400.00 250.00 500.00 750.00 Travel 400.00 250.00 500.00 750.00 ...... 0 ...... INSTRUCTION: Principal' s Salary 14,777.00 7 ,694.00 17,464.00 25,158.00 Principal's Travel and Expense 300.00 150.00 500.00 650.00 Office Supplies 300.00 None 350.00 350.00 Clerical Salaries 2,810.00 1,825.00 5,922.00 7,747.00 Teachers' Salaries 217,670.00 155,614.00 269 ,541.00 425,155.00 In-Service Materials 300.00 175.00 400.00 575.00 General Supplies 6,500.00 1,500.00 6,500.00 8,000.00 Educational T.V. 255.00 None None None Textbooks and Workbooks s,000.00 None 6,500.00 6,500.00 Guidance and Testing 650.00 500 .oo 700.00 1,200.00 Petty Cash 50.00 45.00 75.00 120.00 Instructional Aides 4 ,670.00 3,240.00 5 ,070.00 8,310.00 OTHER SCHOOL SERVICES: School Physician 400.00 200.00 400.00 600.00 School Nurse's Salary 1,400.00 1,780.00 3,638.00 5,418.00 Transportation - School Nurse 210.00 126.00 180.00 306,00 Health Supplies 75.00 75.00 200.00 2 75 .oo Mental Health Clinic 192.00 None 192.00 192.00 Transportation: Contracted 14 ,400. 00 8,640.00 19 ,600.00 28,240.00 Transportation: Field Trips 575.00 400.00 600.00 1,000.00 Transportation: Special Education 2,520.00 1, 705.00 2,800.00 4,505.00 Traffic Control 360 .00 220.00 360.00 580 .00 Transportation: Vocational 1,740.00 990.00 None 990.00 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: Custodians' Salaries $ 10. 555. 00 8,100.00 24 ,821.00 32. 921.00 Custodial Supplies 1,600.00 2,100.00 3,600.00 5,700.00 Fuel 4,500.00 10,500.00 13,000.00 23,500.00 Lights and Ventilation 4,000.00 4,050.00 8,000.00 12,050.00 Water 200.00 50.00 360.00 410.00 Telephone 450.00 400.00 800.00 1,200.00 Building Maintenance 5,175.00 3,630.00 10. 700.00 14,330.00 Equipment Maintenance 450.00 300.00 675.00 9 75 .00 Grounds Equipment & Maintenance 750 .00 200.00 1,750.00 1,950.00 School Lunch 2,800.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 9,000.00 ,_. ACQUISITION OF FIXED ASSETS 3, 725.00 None 3,000.00 3,000.00 0 N) FIXED CHARGES: Liability Insurance 60.00 60.00 None 60.00 PROGRAMS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS Vocational Tuition 7 ,272.00 2,520.00 None 2,520.00 Haverhill Trade and Evening Trade Special Education 1,500.00 900.00 3,600.00 4,500.00 $330. 82 7. 00 $228,665.00 $437,104.00 $665,769.00 1,383.00 1,383.00 $438,487.00 $661;152.00 Report of the PENTUCKET REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE For The Year Ending December 31, 1972 In accordance with Chapter 71, Section 16K, the Pentucket Regional District School Committee submits its eighteenth annual report to each of the member towns. 103 In accordance with Chapter 71, Section 16K, the Pentucket Regional District School Committee submits its nineteenth annual report to each of the member towns. SCHOOL OFFICERS JOHN C. JAKOBEK, Superintendent of Schools Office: Pentucket Regional High School, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-2280 JUDSON R. MERRILL, Assistant Superintendent Office: Pentucket Regional High School, West Newbury, Mass. Telephone: 363-22'50 ALEXANDERS. JOHNSTON, Supervising Principal High School Office: Pentucket Regional High School, West Newbury, Mass. BERTRAM D. FECTEAU, Assistant Principal High School Address: 15 MoodyStreet,Amesbury,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 Address: 68 West Main Stre.et, Merrimac, Mass. SYDNEY A. O'NEILL, Treasurer/ Accountant Address: 253 Center Street, Groveland, Mass. MICHAEL A. GRASSI, M.D., School Physician Address: 477 South Main Street, Bradford, Mass. MR.S. JUDITH E. SILVIA, R.N., School Nurse Address: 24 Prospect Street, Merrimac, Mass. MRS. JANICE B. PISANO, R.N., School Nurse Address: 510 Main Street, West Newbury, Mass. 104 PENTUCKET REGIONAL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE Annual Report, 1972 To the Selectmen and the Citizens of Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury: This Committee submits this report on its management of your schools during fiscal year 1972. In addition to the narrative portion of the report, financial and other aspects of the school follow this brief presentation. Each year we review with you briefly some of the significant developments in education, legislation or management. We are following the same procedures this year. We are mindful of the criticisms both locally and nationally of schools and schooling. We are not insensitive to shortcomings, nor to the financial strains on the taxpayer of today's educational costs. Criticism must be evaluated to reduce or eliminate any shortcomings. This is an on-going part of the duty entrusted to the School Committee. We earnestly strive to do this. We believe that we have succeeded in carrying out the will of the majority. Mindful of the responsibility that you have placed in us, that of educating your children in uncertain times for an uncertain future, we wrestle mentally with the same problems that you do. What is best for our children? How can it be done most efficiently? What are the consequences of failing to do so? And many other questions. Each year a significant portion of the Committee's time is devoted to these questions. But as each of us knows, there are conflicting, confusing, contradictory, claims by proponents and opponents of every position. There is much exhortation of better methods and materials but little or no proof. Out of all these conflicting claims and proposals we attempt to glean those portions best suited to our children and school. SCHOOL EVALUATION To maintain accreditation as a secondary school in New England every school must conduct a self-evaluation and then be evaluated by an outside team of educators under the auspices of the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Pentucket was evaluated in 1962 and received a ten-year accreditation. In 1972 the 105 outside evaluating team recommended and the NEASC approved a five-year accreditation. Although no specific item was singled out for this limited period of accreditation, the following major items were pointed out as needing attention. 1. Developing and updating curriculum guides in all areas of instruction. 2. Improvement of the athletic facilities, indoors and outdoors. 3. Additional spaces for instruction and other educational concerns, especially the following areas, industrial arts, home economics, art, school lunch, library (media center), and teacher work areas. 4. In the area of curriculum, the visiting committee recommended the reexamination of class periods, diversification of courses, and flexibility in subject area choices. PROGRESS TOWARD IMPROVEMENT Some of the minor recommendations presented by the visiting committee have already been put into effect. Others will require more time and may take several years. Immediate concerns can be corrected by the administration but the more lasting and important items will require the concerted action by this Committee and eventually the approval of the communities. These long-range recommendations will require intensive study. This Committee has taken several steps toward the long-range objectives by forming study committees on various concerns. We are not prepared to make any recommendations at this time. Those of you with intimate knowledge of the building facilities and programs will recognize that many of the above visiting committee recommendations have been concerns for you and this Committee for some time. TEACHER CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS This Committee extensively examined the ramifications of the negotiating process with teachers and others under Chapter 149 of the General Laws in the 1971 report. These will not be repeated here but can be referred to if someone wishes to pursue this area of concern. During 1972 the negotiating process resulted in a two-year agreement which is effective until September, 1974. However, either side may re-open the negotiations in September, 1973, pursuant to the contract beginning September 1, 1974. We are often asked why we use a professional to negotiate the Master Contract with teachers. First of all it is a time-consuming 106 endeavor which requires hours of preparation before one gets to the bargaining table and many hours at the bargaining session. But beyond time alone the purpose of the process is to reach a reasonable agreement, financially acceptable yet not hamstringing the educational process, to reach compromise without rancor, to eliminate imprecise language which causes later problems. Any failure can be expensive and adversely effect the educational process. The Master Contract is a contract, a document enforceable in law, and as such must be carefully drawn. Using a professional negotiator does not impair or weaken the rights of Committee or community in any way. The tentative and/or final positions of the Committee are clearly defined and cannot be exceeded at any point. During negotiations several committee members are in attendance to clarify points of uncertainty and to react to proposals previously set down in the guidelines. LEGISLATION Special Education. Through legislation, see Chapters 766 and 71B of 1972, decisions of the State Board of Education, and Rules and Regulations prepared by the various·state agencies empowered to make them, local educational agencies have had to grapple with many areas of pupil disabilities formerly either ignored or partly provided for. The General Court has decreed that the public schools must provide facilities and services equalizing the educational opportunities and services of all children. At the same time actions have been taken against past methods of labelling these children and stigmatizing them. To this end the whole procedure for handling these pupils has been revised to provide a flexible and uniform system of special education opportunities. Evaluation procedures have been sharply defined and procedures for frequent reevaluation have been built into the system. To further insure adequacy of resources and services, regionalization of these services has been expedited, and review panels have been legislated to monitor these services and provide appeal procedures. Obviously these programs will be expensive. Beginning in 197 4 the amount of reimbursement will be determined in such a manner as to provide full support of these programs by the amount these costs exceed the average per pupil expenditure in the town or region for the 107 education of children of comparable age. BUILDING MAINTENANCE Your School Committee is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining your investments in buildings and grounds as well as the education of your children. This Committee fully realizes the costs involved and the responsibilities entrusted to it in this regard. A competent and conscientious staff keeps the premises clean, healthful and safe. With the passing of time we have learned to take prudent, preventive measures against. deterioration and abuse. We are proud, as you are when you visit the premises, that the building conditions provided for the children are maintained so well. And yet we have been troubled over the past few years over the fact that the newest of the two buildings, the junior high school, had a roof whose condition allowed numerous leaks. After repeated efforts to get all parties to make the roof waterproof, and failing to do so by the usual methods, in 1970 the matter was turned over to legal counsel. At this writing we are glad to report that a legal settlement has been reached and that this Committee will take measures to make the necessary repairs with the money received in the legal settlement. WHY THESE DECISIONS? From time to time each of us is asked to explain the reasons for the actions of this Committee. There is no one reason except sometimes for a single action. If we take the broadest view for our educational decisions we would have to say we act in the interest of the pupils as the communities want us to act. This is not an unlimited freedom to act, however, because there is controlling legislation, regulations of the Board of Education, rules and regulations of the various state agencies, legal interpretations by the courts, accrediting associations, the availability of resources and other factors. Within this framework the members of this Committee meet to review, study and act on proposals. The composition of this Committee is a cross-section of the regional population and the diversity of opinion ranges from one extreme on a continuum to the other on most issues. From t14s cross-section of opinion, the Committee must decide what the majority warits and needs, always mindful of what is best and 108 proper. The differences of opinion are not always reconciled, no more so than in any other fac&t of our society. This is democracy. Without singling out individuals or groups, we would want you to know that we appreciate your interest in the school. We appreciate the cooperation which you have given to make 1972 a productive year. Respectfully submitted, RONALD N. T AGNEY, Chairman PEMBERTON F. MINSTER BARBARA M. WELLS ROBERT V. CARR BETTY G. CONWAY DOUGLAS V. CROOK; M.D. DANIELS. GULEZIAN FRANCIS G. RONAN DAVIDW.SHAW 109 DIRECTORY OF SCHOOL STAFF 1971 - 1972 PENTUCKET REGIONAL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Total Years Position Name Training at Pentucket Principal High School Alexander S. Johnston B.S. Springfield College 1949 2 M.S. University of Mass. 1957 Assistant Principal Bertram D. Fecteau M.Ed. Boston University 1955 7 Principal Junior High Francis J. Ferreira M.Ed. Salem State College 1964 12 Assistant Principal William H. Whiting M.Ed. Northeastern University 1961 12 Guidance Kenneth B. Wood M.Ed. Salem State College 1964 10 Guidance Dorothy M. Mesle M.Ed. Salem State College 1964 8 Guidanc;e Director Robert R. Fanning M.Ed. Salem State College 1964 8 Guidance Beryl Bagni B.S. University of Mass. 1948 2 Guidance John J. O'Wril B.Ed. Plymouth State College 1963 5 Girls' Phys. Ed. Laura J. Carley B.S. Bridgewater State College 1967 5 Girls' Phys. Ed. Sandra J. Drew B.S. State College at Bridgewater 1970 2 Boys' Phys. Ed. Dir. Thomas J. Flaherty M.A.T. Brown University 1961 9 Boys' Phys. Ed. Raymond E. Stickney B.Ed. Plymouth State College 1964 8 Boys' Phys. Ed. & Ind. Arts Roger R. Lambert B.S. Springfield College Began 9/1/72 English Dept. Head H.S. Ronald L. Fenerty M.Ed. University ofN.H. 1969 11 English Stephen Voltero B.S. Merrimack College 1962 8 English Cornelia E. Wolfe B.A. Boston University 14 English John J. McKittrick A.B. Lowell State College 1965 7 English Dept. Head Jr. H. Albert E. Belanger B.S. Salem State College 1961 6 English Janice A. Fowler F.S. Northeastern University 1967 5 English William J. Martin B.S. Northeastern University 6 English Dorothy A. Rostosky B.S. Lyndon Teachers College 1963 5 English Constance L. Fall B.S. Salem State College 1968 4 English Helen M. Bresnahan A.B. Marymount College 1968 3 English Karen A. Wheeler A.B. Simmons College 1967 2 English Mary K. Gaffney B.S. Boston College 1963 1 English Lynda H. Doane B.S. University of Mass. 1970 Resigned 6/30/72 English Lawrence W. Faye B.A. Merrimack College Began 9/1/72 >-" Reading William B. Normand M.Ed. Salem State College 1966 2 >-" >-" Reading H. June Denault B.S. Salem State College 1970 2 Reading Kathleen Owens B.A. Einmanuel College 1962 3 Reading Marijane V. Natalie B.S. Boston College Began 9/1/72 Reading Catherine L. Conklin B.A. Salem State College 1970 1 Latin, English Richard L. Canepa B.A. Salem State College 1962 8 French Roger Roy B.A. Marist College 1964 7 Language Dept. Hd.-French John E. Durant A.B. St. Anselm's College 1963 4 Lab Assistant Simone Zalewski Cour Complementaire Commercial, Paris 9 Spanish-French Linda H. Beaton B.A. Trinity University 1964 Began 1/3/72 Spanish Hazel W. Owen A.B. Boston University 1941 9 German Marye. Daly B.A. Cornell University 1966 Leave of Absence M.A.T. Harvard University 1967 DIRECTORY OF SCHOOL STAFF (Continued) Total Years Position Name Training at Pentucket German Richard H. Olson B.S. St. Lawrence University 1966 2 M.A. Middlebury College 1967 Phys. Science Dept. Hd. Robert F. Knights M.Ed. Harvard University 14 Biological Science Melvin H. Pollack B.S. Boston University 1958 14 Dept.Hd. M.Ed. Boston University 1963 Biology Allan P. Jarvis, Jr. B.S. Bowdoin College 1970 Resigned 6/30/72 Biology Judith Ann Condon A.B. Merrimack College 1970 Began 9/ l/72 Science Joseph J. Derro, Jr. B.S. North Carolina State 1954 14 M.Ed. Salem State College 1966 Science Dudley W. Baldwin B.S. Mass. College of Pharmacy 1957 8 M.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute '72 Science Dept. Head, Jr. H. Robert E. Anton B.S. University of Mass. 1957 7 Science James C. Connor M.Ed. Boston University 1971 7 Science Mildred E. Kelley M.Ed. University of Maine 1971 4.5 Science Edward W. Monroe B.S. Salem State College 1967 3 Science Stephen H. Meline A.B. Boston University 1970 2 Science Walter D. Clark B.S. Texas A. & M. University 1963 2 Science Harold W. Hutchins B.A. University ofN.H. 1968 1.5 Social Studies Joseph Sherry M.Ed. Salem State College 1967 9 Social Studies-Science Herman T. Diehl, Jr. B.S. University of Maine 1961 4 Social Studies Dept. Hd. Minas Dakos M.Ed. Salem State College 1969 9 Jr. High Social Studies Marilyn Hershfield M.A. Boston University 1946 5 Social Studies Gerry J. Hull ~.B. University of Mass. 1965 Sabbatical Leave M.A. Salem State College 1971 Social Studies Darrell R. Ferguson B.S. University ofldaho Began 9/ 1/72 M.A. University of Idaho Social Studies Robert P. Ruszkowski B.S. Salem State Teachers' College '65 7 Social Studies David G. Buckley B.A. Gordon College 1963 6 Social Studies George P. Michale as B.S. Salem State College 1966 5 '-' Social Studies Stephen E. Denihan A.B. Merrimack College 1963 3 '-'w Social Studies David E. Morse s:s. Springfield College 1968 4 Social Studies Jeffrey L. Hogan B.A. University of N .H. 1069 1 M.A. University of N .H. Social Studies Wayne C. Sylvester B.A. Bridgewater State 1969 M.S. University of Wisconsin 1971 Social Studies F. Stanley Keehlwetter A.B. Gordon College 1969 Began 9/ 1/72 Math Dept. Hd. H.S. Arnold G. Zins B.A. Amherst College 1964 13 Math Dept. Hd. Jr. H. Raymond L. MacNeil M.Ed. Salem State College 1967 10 Mathematics Alan L. Mason B.S. Salem State College 1965 5 Mathematics David D. Moore M.S. Clarkson College 1970 5 Mathematics David H. Bickum M.Ed. Western Conn. State College 3 Mathematics Janice M. Hegan B.A. Salem State College 1970 2 DIRECTORY OF SCHOOL STAFF (Continued) Total Years Position Name Training at Pentucket Mathematics Nancy A. Allison B.Ed. Bridgewater State 1964 4 Mathematics George J. DeLawrence B.S. Salem State College 1958 4 Mathematics Nelda I. Krukonis B.S. Salem State College 1970 2 Mathematics Frank J. Orlando B.A. Salem State College 1970 2 Mathematics Joyce E. Young B.Ed. Plymouth State College 1968 4 Mathematics Dana B. Allison B.A. Salem State College 1970 1 Mathematics Dianne P. Freije B.S. Salem State College 1972 Began 9/ 1/72 ,..... ,.....,.,. Math/Science John J. McGovern B.S. Northeastern University 1967 1 Commercial Dept. Hd. John D. Ricker B.E. Plymouth State College 1965 4 Commercial William T. Loughlin B.B.S. New Hampshire College 1966 5 Commercial Donna Lynch. B.S. Salem State College 1969 3 Commercial Kathleen M. Guenette B.S. Salem State College 1970 2 Industrial Arts James D. Schultz B.S. Fitchburg State College 1961 11 Woodworking Industrial Arts, Dept. Hd. Donald L. Pinciaro B .S. Fitchburg State College 1964 8 Mech. Drawing Industrial Arts, Dept. Hd. Michael A. Babin B.Ed. Keene Teachers College 1965 4 Junior High Industrial Arts Daniel T. McCarthy B.S. Fitchburg State College 1969 3 Industrial Arts Gene A. Pisano B.A. North Adams State College 2 Home Economics Dept. Hd. Mary V. Coder B.S. Simmons College 1941 6 Home Economics Jean H. Lowe B.S. Framingham State College 1969 3 Home Economics Lynne M. Drummey B.S. University of Colorado 1963 1 Vocal Music Frank T. Esile M. Lowell State College 1970 9 Music and Band Robert W. Howard B.S. Lowell State College 1962 6 Vocal Music Leon E. Renaud B.S. Music Ed. Lowell State College '62 6 Art Dept. Head Nancy A. Norton M.A.T. Assumption College 1962 6 Art Diana M. Leigh B.F .A. George School Fine Arts 5 Art Diane Pichette B.S. University ofN.H. 1969 2 Art Verna P. Barrett B.A. University of Minnesota Began 9/1/72 Librarian Sr. H.S. Ruth N. Parker A.B. Coker College 1942 13 ,_. Librarian Jr. H.S. Mary E. Casey M. Chase Western Reserve University Resigned 6/30/72 <:.Tl Librarian Jr. H.S. Sheila M. Callahan B.A. Lowell State College 1971 Began 9/1/72 Special Education Deborah Clark B.S. Florida State University Resigned 6/30/72 Special Education Roberta Kirk B.S. Fitchburg State College 1972 Began 10/23/72 SCHOOL CALENDAR-PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL 1972 September 5,6 Tues.-Wed. Orientation: Planning Correlating, Integrating 7 Thursday School opens for Pupils October 9 Monday Holiday - no school Columbus Day 23 Monday Holiday - no school Veterans Day November 10 Friday Schools closed - Teachers' In-Service 7 -12 Ends 1st quarter - 44 days 22 Wednesday Schools close at noon for Thanksgiving holiday 27 Monday Schools open December 22 Friday Schools close end-of-day for the Christmas holidays 1973 January 2 Tuesday Schools open 26 Friday Ends 2nd quarter - 4 7 days February 16 Friday Schools close for Winter vacation 26 Monday Schools open April 13 Friday Schools close for Spring vacation Ends 3rd quarter - 50 days 23 Monday Schools open May 28 Monday Schools closed - Memorial Day Observance June 8 Friday Last day for Seniors 8 Friday Baccalaureate 10 Sunday Graduation 15, 18, 19 Final Exams 20 Wednesday Last day of School (Half-day) Ends 4th quarter - 42 days 183 pupil days 116 PENTUCKET REGIONAL DISTRICT 1973 - 1974 BUDGET 1973 1974 1973-4 REQUEST REQUEST TOTAL ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL COMMITTEE Salaries, Professional 4,600.00 2,300.00 6,900.00 Maintenance of Quarters 1,200.00 1,200.00 2,400.00 Contracted Services 5,320.00 2,660.00 7,980.00 Supplies 500.00 250.00 750.00 Other Expenses 950.00 300.00 1,250.00 SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Salaries, Professional 30,831.00 17,675.00 48,506.00 Salaries, Office 16,850.00 9,798.00 26,648.00 Contracted Services 200.00 100.00 300.00 Supplies and Materials 1,500.00 800.00 2,300.00 Other Expense 900.00 650.00 1,550.00 INSTRUCTION SUPERVISION Supervision: Salaries, Prof. 20,943.00 10,986.00 31,929.00 Supplies and Materials 600.00 300.00 900.00 PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE Administrative Salaries 70,101.00 36,532.00 106,633.00 Office Clerical Salaries 22,500.00 11,813.00 34,313.00 Contracted Services 6,300.00 4,917.00 11,217.00 Supplies and Materials 7,866.00 4,650.00 12,516.00 Other Expense 1,980.00 1,505.00 3,485.00 TEACHING Salaries, Professional 995,443.00 706,616.00 1,702,059.00 Salaries, Non-Professional 22,584.00 15,636.00 38,220.00 Special Education Tuition 4,100.00 4,100.00 8,200.00 Summer School Salaries 500.00 None 500.00 Contracted Services 3,835.00 2,000.00 5,835.00 Supplies and Materials 44,000.00 16,000.00 60,000.00 Teacher Travel and Dues 3,321.00 1,400.00 4,721.00 TEXBOOKS Textbooks and Workbooks 22,500.00 4,000.00 26,500.00 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA INCLUDING LIBRARY Salaries, Professional 31,429.00 21,237.00 52,666.00 Contracted Servies (Rebind.) 275.00 50.00 325.00 Supplies and Materials 4,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 Other Expense 218.00 50.00 268.00 117 AUDIO VISUAL (INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA) Supplies 9,000.00 2,000.00 11,000.00 GUIDANCE SER VICES Salaries, Professional 61,862.00 40,182.00 102,044.00 Salaries, Secretaries 10,536.00 5,500.00 16,036.00 Contracted Services 200.00 100.00 300.00 Supplies and Materials 1,778.00 950.00 2,728.00 Other Expenses (Travel) 818.00 600.00 1,418.00 OTHER SCHOOL SERVICES ATTENDANCE Salaries, Non-Professional 625.00 375.00 1,000.00 HEALTH SERVICES Salaries, Professional 15,185.00 11,000.00 26,185.00 Supplies and Materials 300.00 180.00 480.00 Other Expenses (Travel) 100.00 50.00 150.00 OPERATION OF SCHOOL BUSES Salaries, Non-Professional Police Duty 600.00 360.00 960.00 TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTED SERVICES 155,478.00 111,725.00 267,203.00 FOOD SERVICES Salaries, Non-Professional 5,600.00 4,083.00 9,683.00 ATHLETICS Salaries, Professional 20,850.00 13,900.00 34,750.00 Contracted Services 7,690.00 5,140.00 12,830.00 Supplies and Materials 7 ,620.00 2,460.00 10,080.00 Other Expenses: Membership Dues 399.00 260.00 659.00 Revolving Fund Deficit 1,150.00 600.00 1,750.00 OTHER STUDENT BODY ACTIVITIES Salaries, Professional 2,250.00 1,380.00 3,630.00 Contracted Services 1,580.00 1,000.00 2,580.00 Supplies 102.00 102.00 204.00 OPERATION & MAINT. OF PLANT CUSTODIAL SER VICES Salaries, Non-Professional 92,784.00 47,639.00 140,423.00 Supplies and Materials 7,600.00 6,500.00 14,100.00 HEAT OF BUILDINGS 20,000.00 12,000.00 32,000.00 UTILITY SERVICES Supplies and Materials 26,600.00 14,900.00 41,500.00 118 MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS Salaries, Non-Professional 5,000.00 2,500.00 7,500.00 Contracted Services 11,000.00 6,100.00 17,100.00 Supplies and Materials 2,000.00 500.00 2,500.00 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS Salaries, Non-Professional 9,600.00 4,900.00 14,500.00 Contracted Services 17,125.00 7,780.00 24,905.00 Supplies and Materials 5,000.00 2,000.00 7,000.00 Other Expenses 400.00 200.00 600.00 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT Con tr acted Services 7,308.00 3,150.00 10,458.00 Supplies and Materials 750.00 250.00 1,000.00 FIXED CHARGES Employment and Retirement Essex County 28,000.00 30,000.00 58,000.00 Insurance Program 38,000.00 19,000.00 57,000.00 Rental 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 Debt Service (Current Loan) 9,000.00 4,500.00 13,500.00 ACQUISITION OF FIXED ASSETS ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT Library Books - Jr. High 4,000.00 500.00 4,500.00 Equipment - Jr. High 10,412.00 500.00 10,912.00 Library Books - Sr.'High 4,000.00 500.00 4,500.00 Equipment - Sr. High 29,000.00 1,000.00 30,000.00 REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT 11,462.00 500.00 11,962.00 DEBT SERVICE AND RETIREMENT DEBT RETIREMENT (Principal) 195,000.00 50,000.00 245,000.00 DEBT SER VICE (Interest Long Term) 71,037.50 32,202.50 103,240.00 $2,235,147.50 $1,329,093.50 $3,564,241.00 119 PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1973-4 BUDGET COST DISTRIBUTION Student Enrollments, by Towns and Percentage of Enrollment October 1, 1972 1973-4 1972 %ofTotal % of Total Groveland 728 = 45 .4666% 46.0760% Merrimac 539 35.2747% 34.1139% West Newbury 313 = 19.2587% 19.8101% 1580 100.0000% 100.0000% Budget for 1973-4 $3,564,241.00 LESS: Estimated Receipts $295,744.00 Total used to decrease 1973-4 assessments $295,744.00 Total to be raised· $3,268,497 .00 Assessments to Towns, based on Agreement: 1972 1973-4 Groveland's Share $776,114.86 $1,505 ,992.68 Merrimac's Share 602,139.13 1,115 ,011.79 West Newbury's Share 328,746.01 647,492.53 $1,707,000.00 $3,268,497 .00 PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER'S REPORT Reconciliation of Cash Cash Balance January 1, 1972 $125,274.94 RECEIPTS Assessments to the Towns 1,707 ,00.00 Comm. of Mass. Reimbursements 151,431.28 U.S. Government Grants 32,614.64 Payroll Deductions 462,465.40 School Lunch Program Fund 100,002.32 Athletic Program Fund 5,701.00 120 Tuition 2,500.00 Rent 277.50 Miscellaneous Revenues 14,817.74 Refunds 182.94 Unclaimed Checks 2.00 School Construction Fund 247.06 Int. on Certif. of Deposit 706.59 Sale of Rev. Anticipation Loans 1,000,000.00 3,477 ,948.47 3,603,223.41 EXPENDITURES Maintenance & Operation 1,693,377.20 Amortization - Debt & Interest 282,917.50 Payroll Deduction Payments 461,799.94 School Lunch Program Fund 114,141.30 Athletic Program Fund 6,308.07 Public Law No. 874 8,823.35 Public Law No. 89-10 Title II 1,978.23 Estimated Receipts 105.00 Revenue Anticipation Notes 850,000.00 3,419,450.59 Cash Balance December 31, 1972 183,772.82 RECEIPTS TOWN ASSESSMENTS: Groveland 776,114.86 Merrimac 602,139.13 West Newbury 328,746.01 1,707,000.00 COMM. OF MASS. REIMB: Construction Grant 61,710.50 Transportation 84,435.72 Spec. Education Chap. 69 & 71 4,273.00 Tuition 1,012.06 151,431.28 U.S. GOVERNMENT GRANTS: Public Law No. 874 30,575.00 Public Law No. 89-10 Title II 2,039.64 32,614.64 121 PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS: Pioneer Credit Union 133,973.50 Teachers' Retirement Fund 52,168.06 Essex County Retirement Fund 9,375.67 Federal Withholding Tax 186,380.39 Mass. Withholding Tax 50,339.33 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 18,584.40 Life Insurance 405.68 United Fund 709.94 Mutual ofN.Y. Ins. 2,340.00 N.Y. Life Ins. 998.40 Horace Mann Ins. 574.00 Continental Ins. 164.85 Knights of Columbus Ins. 34.62 P.A.T. Dues 6,416.56 462,465.40 SCHOOL LUNCH FUND: Sale of Food 72,237.70 U.S.D.A. Reimbursements 27,764.61 100,002.32 ATHLETIC PROGRAM FUND: Sale of Tickets 5,145.00 Receipts of Football 556.00 5,701.00 Game at Amesbury TUITION: Payment of out of Town Students 2,500.00 RENT: Rental of Cafeteria & Auditorium 277.50 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES: Industrial Arts Fees 672.15 Commission on pay phone 78.87 Locker Key Receipts 59.00 Sale of Books 382.15 Vending Machine Receipts 161.50 Driver Education Fees 3,337.00 Driver Education Certificates 7.50 Summer School Fees 599.00 Payment of Broken Glass 33.58 122 Reimb. for Gym Locks 90.00 Reimb. for Jackets 29.00 Reimb. for Phone Calls 28.38 Reimb. for Safety Glasses 73.50 Sale of used typewriters 156.00 Sale of used tractor 355.00 Rebate of Interest Paid 36.11 Blue Cross-Blue Shield adjustment 8,719.00 14,817.74 Refunds: 182.94 School Construction: 247.06 Interest on Certif. of Deposit: 706.59 Uncashed Check: 2.00 TEMPORARY LOANS: Sale of Revenue Anticipation Notes Jan. 19, 1972- 125 day 350,000.00 Mar. 28, 1972 - 239 day 300,000.00 July 5, 1972- 48 day 200,000.00 Dec. 21, 1972- 31 day 150,000.00 1,000,000.00 Total Receipts Year Ended December 31, 1972 $3,477 ,948.47 EXPENDITURES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Salaries, Professional 1,906.88 Contracted Services 5,742.61 Supplies and Materials 403.56 Other Expenses 366.59 SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE: Salaries, Professional 22,024.84 Salaries, Office 11,052.48 Contracted Services 199.74 Supplies and Materials 1,401.34 123 Other Expenses 566.74 43,664.78 INSTRUCTION SUPER VISION: Salaries, Professional 15,403.30 Supplies and Materials 117.41 PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE Administrative Salaries 67,633.36 Clerical Salaries 21,088.73 Contracted Services 7,040.23 Supplies and Materials 3,117.51 Other Expenses 3,656.73 TEACHING: Salaries, Professional 891,828.79 Salaries, Non-Professional 11,445.50 Summer School Salaries 1,106.00 Contracted Services 1,603.50 Supplies and Materials 32,859.72 Teacher Travel and Dues 1,244.75 TEXTBOOKS: 17,009.32 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA/LIBRARY Salaries, Professional 27,817.23 Contracted Services 205.00 Supplies and Materials 3,636.88 Other Expenses 37.00 AUDIO VISUAL: Supplies and Materials 6,556.47 GUIDANCE SERVICES Salaries, Professional 59,086.62 Salaries, Secretaries 9,753.15 Contracted Services 150.00 Supplies and Materials 1,371.18 Other Expenses 139.35 1,183,907.73 124 OTHER SCHOOL SERVICES ATTENDANCE: Salaries, Non-Professional 550.00 HEALTH SERVICES: Salaries, Professional 13,736.05 Supplies and Materials 256.71 Other Expenses OPERATION OF SCHOOL BUSES: Police Duty (Salaries, non-prof.) 656.00 Regular Contracted Transportation 124,994.00 ATHLETICS: Salaries, Professional 15,191.58 Contracted Services 10,161,81· Supplies and Materials 6,802.72 Other Expenses 151.00 OTHER STUDENT BODY ACTIVITIES: Salaries, Professional 1,553.90 Contracted Services 836.20 174.889.97 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT CUSTODIAL SERVICES: Salaries, Non-Professional 85,611.67 Supplies and Materials 6,192.03 HEAT OF BUILDINGS: 20,755.37 UTILITY SERVICES: 28,577.07 MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS: Contracted Services 11,016.23 Supplies and Materials 1,460.08 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS: Salaries, Non-Professional 9,053.78 Contracted Services 20,938.81 125 Supplies and Materials 5,033.35 Other Expenses 401.00 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT Contracted Services 5,066.57 Supplies and Materials 465.21 194,571.17 FIXED CHARGES Employment Retirement 23,094.95 Insurance Program 35,842.50 Debt Service (Current Loan) 8,660.13 67,597.58 COMMUNITY SERVICES CIVIC ACTIVITIES 154.20 ACQUISITION OF FIXED ASSETS Library Books - Jr. High School 3,703.64 Equipment - Jr. High School 3.219.51 Library Books - Sr. High School 3,645.52 Equipment - Sr. High School 11,476.91 REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT: 6,546.19 28,591.77 Total Expenditures for Maintenance & Operations $1,693,377.20 AMORTIZATION: Payment of Principal 204,000.00 Payment of Interest 78,917.50 282,917.50 PAYROLL DEDUCTION PAYMENTS: Pioneer Credit Union 133,973.50 Mass. Teachers Retirement Fund 52,160.13 Essex County Retirement Fund 9,375.67 Federal Withholding Tax 186,347.79 Mass. Withholding Tax 50,331.64 United Fund 709.94 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 18,586.55 Life lns~rance 406.06 Mutual ofN.Y. Ins. 2,145.00 126 N.Y. Life Ins. 800.00 Horace Mann Ins. 500.00 Continental Ins. 47.10 P.A.T. Dues 6,416.56 461,799.94 SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FUND: Salaries 42,326.47 Food 63,924.51 Other 7,890.32 114,141.30 ATHLETIC PROGRAM FUND: Payrolls 5,393.75 Equipment 285.25 Dues and Travel 156.50 William Loughlin - Petty Cash 50.00 Triton Reg. Sch. District's share 422.57 6,308.07 of Football Games played at Pentucket PUBLIC LAW No. 874: Roof Repairs 8,823.35 PUBLIC LAW No. 89-lOTitle II Subscriptions 1,978.23 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS: Refund of Driver Education Fees 90.00 Refund of Rental Deposit 15.00 105.00 REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES: Note Due May 22, 1972 350,000.00 Note Due Nov. 22, 1972 300,000.00 Note Due Aug. 22, 1972 200,000.00 850,000.00 Total Expenses Year Ended December 31, 1972 $3,419,450.59 127 PENTUCK.ET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1972 GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSETS LIABILITIES CASH: Temporary Anticipation Rev. Loan: 150,000.00 General $183,772.82 REVOLVING FUNDS: Petty 50.00 School Lunch Fund 1,074.30 State Construction Grant 69,468.75 Athletic Program Fund 2,583.04 State Transportation Reimb. 6,372.39 Reserve for Petty Cash 50.00 ...... Tailings - Unclaimed Checks 194.83 co~ School Construction 2,250.05 Public Law No. 874 22,575.00 Public Law 89-10 61.41 N .Y. Life Ins. 435.20 Mutual ofN.Y. Ins. 310.00 Horace Mann Ins. 94.00 Continental Ins. 117.75 Knights of Columbus Ins. 34.62 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 16.46 Life Insurance 1.04 Surplus Revenue 79,866.26 $259,663.96 259,663.96 DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or School Construction Loans: Fixed Debt: $1,850,000.00 January 15, 1957 250,000.00 December 1, 1957 200,000.00 December 15, 1965 650,000.00 December 15, 1966 750,000.00 $1,850,000.00 $1,850,000.00 SYDNEY A. O'NEILL, Treasurer COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING ESSEX, SS. To any of the ConstablPs of the Town of West Newbury: GrcPtings: Jn the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn all the inhabitants of the Town of West Newbury, who are qualified to vole in the elections and town affairs to meet at lhe Town Hall on Saturday, the 3rd day of March, 1973 A.D. at 1 o'clock P. M. to act on any of the following articles with the ex ception of Article 1. Also to meet at the Town Hall in said town on Monday, the 5th day of March 1973 to act on Article 1, calling for the election of Town Officials. Polls to be opened at 7 A. M. and may be closed at 7 P. M. ARTICLE 1. To give their votes to the election officers for: one Moderator for three years; one Selectman for three years; one Assessor for three years; one Assessor for two years; one Town Treasurer for three years; one Collector of Taxes for three years; one Water Commissioner for three years; two members of the School Committee for three years; three Library Trustees for three years; one member of the Planning Board for five years; one member of the Planning Board for one year; one Park and Recreation Com missioner for three years. ARTICLE 2. For election of all other necessary town officers. ARTICLE 3. To hear and act upon the reports of town officers and committees. ARTICLE 4. To determine what sums of money the Town will ap propriate and raise for defraying the expenses of the town for the ensuing eighteen month period (January, 1973 through June, 1974) and for payment of the town debt. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treas urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow in anticipation 130 of the revenue for the eighteen month period beginning January 1, 1973 in accordance wi1h General Laws, Cha}Jter 44, Section 4, and acts in amendment thereof, and including in addition thereto, Chapter 849 of the Acts of 1969, as amended, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accord ance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17. ARTICLE 6. To fix the compensations of the town officers. ARTICLE 7. To provide for the care and renting of Town Hall. ARTICLE 8. To see what action the Town will take in regard to continuing the present system of highway maintenance in cooperation with the Commonwealth. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to establish an account to be used in anticipation of Chapter 81, State Highway reimburse ment money; said sum of $16,916.00 to be raised by an appropria tion of available funds in the form of Free Cash in the Treasury- ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for Chapter 90 maintenance, said sum to be spent with $1000.00 provided by the Commonwealth for maintenance of Chapter 90 roads and to appropriate $1000.00 from available funds in anticipation of reimbursement. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $17,000.00 for the continued reconstruction of Bridge Street and/ or Crane Neck Street and/ or Ash Street under the provisions of Chap ter 90, said sum to be raised by appropriations as follows: The Town's share: The sum of $4,250.00 to be raised and appropriated or transferred from available funds in the form of Free Cash; the Com monwealth of Massachusetts' share, namely $8,500.00 under the pro· visions of Chapter 90 and the County of Essex's share, namely $4,250.00 under the provisions of Chapter 90 both to be raised by a transfer of funds in the form of Free Cash in the Treasury, (total $12,750.00) with the further provision that the reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the County of Essex would be returned to the Surplus Revenue Account upon their receipt. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sufficient sum for the Road Machinery Account, said sum to be raised by transfer from available funds in the Road Machinery Fund. 131 ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds in the Road Machinery Fund a sum not to exceed $1300.00 for the purchase of a Hydraulic Grader Attachment for the 1970 Case Tractor, this equipment to be pur chased by the Board of Selectmen and the Superintendent of Streets. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds the sum of $5000.00 to ditch, gravel and install necessary culverts and upgrade that portion of Middle Street between Ash Street and Crane Neck Street. By request of the Highway Department. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds 1he sum of $4000.00 to re move ledge and return to useable condition portions of Ash Street, Spring Hill Road, Moulton Street and Middle Street. By request of the Highway Department. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro· priate or transfer from available funds a sum not to exceed $1500.00 for the purchase of a Reversible 10-Foot Snow Plow, this equip ment to be purchased by the Board of Selectmen and the Superin tendent of Streets. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds in the form of Free Cash the sum of $2000.00 for unpaid bills of 1972. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate the sum of $8000.00 for the "Stabilization Fund" in accord ance with Section 5B, Chapter 40 of the General Laws. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate the sum of $2000.00 to be added to the Conservation Fund established in 1967 under provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8-C, said amount to be added to the 1973 tax rate. By request of the Conservation Commission. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Water Department Reserve Fund to the Water Department Operat ing Account the sum of $40,416.00, of which $26,868.00 is for Jan uary 1, 1973 to December 31, 1973 and $13,548.00 is for January 1, 1974 to June 30, 1974, $450.00 to be in the form of Commission ers' salaries. By request of the Board of Water Commissioners. 132 ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to authorize any mem ber of the Board of Water Commissioners to act as superintendent when required at the rate of $2.75 per hour. By request of the Board of Water Commissioners. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town wishes to take any action pro vided for under Section 8, Chapter 38 of the Special Acts of 1936, said Section provides that the Board of Water Commissioners shall be subject to such instructions, rules and regulations as the town may impose by iLs vole. ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds in the Stabilization Fund or other available fonds the sum of $3900.00 for a new 1973 model police cruiser, and that the Board of Selectmen and Chief of Police be authorized to sell or trade the old cruiser in the best interest of the Town. By request of the Chief of Police. ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate the sum of $8,450.00 to put an additional police officer on a full-time basis starting April 2, 1973, $5,070.00 for the balance of 1973 and $3,380.00 for the first six months of 1974. By request of the Chief of Police. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds a sum not to exceed $1400.00 for the purchase of four (4) Scott Air Packs and two (2) spare air tanks for the Fire Department. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers. ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Board of Health to appoint a Health Agent to make sanitary inspections of sewerage disposal facilities, as authorized under G.L., Chapter 111, Section 30, whose duties shall be the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the State Sanitary Code and such supplementary rules and regulations as the Board of Health may adopt. Charges for the services of the Health Agent shall be at no cost to the town but shall be paid from a schedule of fees to be established by the Board of Health. By request of Clayton A. Anderson and others. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds the sum of $625.00 to be added to the Health and Sanitation 18-Month Budget for the Health Agent's Salary Account. By request of the Board of Health. 133 ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds in the form of Free Cash the sum of $2,457.05 to cover costs of issuing bonds for purchasing and renovating the former Cardinal Cushing Academy land and buildings. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee to investigate the use of a por tion of the Cardinal Cushing Academy property, located on the east side of Route 113, as a possible site for an Elderly Housing project, or Lake any other action relative thereto. By request of Dorothy E. Cashman and others. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the School Committee to name the school building at 694 Main Street, formerly Cardinal Cushing Academy, the "Dr. John C. Page Intermediate School", or take any other action relative thereto. By request of Eugene M. Willis, Jr. and others. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro· priate or transfer from available funds the sum of $50.00 for the Historical Commission for the purpose of meeting anticipated photog raphy and printing expennses. By request of the Historical Com· mission. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds the sum of $6000.00 for the reconstruction of Meetinghouse Hill Road. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro· priate or transfer from available funds the sum of $2000.00 for the reconstruction of Middle Street from Bachelor Street proceeding to Ash Street. . ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro· priate or transfer from available funds a sum not to exceed $1300.00 to reshingle the roof of the Central Fire Station-Highway Building. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers and Superintendent of Streets. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Fire Engineers to dispose of surplus radio receivers in the best interests of the Town. By request of the Board of Fire Engineers . . ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to transfer to the Li brary Salaries, Wages and Expense Account the sum of $845.25 from 134 General Funds, this sum being available from State Aid to Free Public Libraries, and the unexpended Dog Tax money returned to the town annually by the County Treasurer in accordance with Sec· tion 172, Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as amended. By request of the Trustees of G.A.R. Memorial Library. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Assessors to appoint a member of the Board of Assessors as clerk of their Board and to fix the salary of such appointee at $250.00 per month according to the provisions of Section 4A, Chapter 41 of the General Laws. By request of the Board of Assessors. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro priate or transfer from available funds the sum of $1500.00 to install sub·drain and catch basins on Albion Lane commencing at Bridgf! Street and continuing in a northeasterly direction. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will authorize the Assessors to use a o;um of money from available funds to reduce the 1973-1974 tax rate. And you are herP.by directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof fourteen days at least before the date of hold ing said meeting as directed by vote. of the town. Hereof fail not to make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of holding said meeting. BOARD OF SELECTMEN Irving A. Burrill, Chairman Albert E. Elwell William M. Rowe February 1, 1973 A true Copy Attest: Eugene M. Willis, Constable Pursuant to the above warrant, to me directed I hereby notify and warn all the inhabitants of the Town of West Newbury who are qual ified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet at said place at said time. Eugene M. Willis, Constable 135 INDEX Accountant 55 Assessors 44 Board of Appeals 83 Building Inspector 83 Civil Defense Director 74 Classification of Payments 59 Classification of Receipts 66 Collector 48 Conservation Commission 75 Dog Officer 73 Fire Department, Organization of 70 Fire Engineers 69 Gas Inspector 79 Historical Commission 82 Inspector of Animals 72 Jury List 92 Librarian 80 Library Trustees 79 Licenses Issued 43 North Essex Veterans District 84 Pentucket Regional School 103 Budget 117 Calendar 116 Planning Board 81 Plumbing Inspector 78 Police Department 71 Recommendations for Appropriations 87 Records and Statistics of the Town 9 Salaries and Wages 53 Town Officers 2 Treasurer 46 Tree Warden and Superintendent of Streets 74 Vital Statistics Births 38 Deaths 40 Marriages 4,1 Warrant for 1972 Town Meeting 130 Water Commissioners 85 West Newbury School Department 93 Budget 101 Calendar 100 Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School Comm. 72 W~In~~or M