RICHMOND Massachusetts

Annual Report 2014 RICHMOND TOWN HALL

Monday through Friday Ð 8:30 Ð 2:30 (413) 698-3355 Town Administrator Ð Matt Kerwood 698-3882 Monday through Friday Ð 9:00 Ð 4:00 Tax Collector Ð Frederick Schubert 698-3315 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Ð 9:00 Ð Noon

Town Clerk Ð Kate Zahn 698-3555 Tuesday through Friday Ð 8:30 Ð 1:30 Town Treasurer Ð Paul A. Lisi, Jr. 698-3556 Monday, Thursday Ð 9:00 am Ð 4:00 Town Secretary Ð Kate Zahn 698-3355 Monday through Friday Ð 8:30 Ð 1:30 Board of Selectmen 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday Ð 6:00 pm Board of Assessors 2nd Wednesday Ð 6:30 pm Board of Health 1st Tuesday Ð 6:30 pm Planning Board 2nd Monday Ð 6:30 pm Conservation Commission 2nd Tuesday Ð 7:00 pm Building Inspector Ð Paul Greene 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday Ð 10:30 am - 12:00 Zoning Enforcement Officer Ð Craig Swinson 698-2525 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday Ð 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Chief of Police Ð William Bullett (442-3693) 2nd and 4th Wednesday Ð 7:30 pm Animal Control Officer John Springstube 232-7038 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 In Memoriam

Each year we honor town officers and employees who have passed away.

In 2014 we lost the following:

Helen Kinsley Former Town Clerk

Milton Bass Former Moderator

Theresa Forget Former Community Health Association Board Member

This town report is dedicated to their memory. Town of Richmond Massachusetts

ANNUAL REPORTS of the Town Officers

For the Year Ending December 31, 2014

FY 2014 Tax Rate – $ 10.29 FY 2014 Total Valuation – $ 421,249,215 FY 2014 Total Tax Levied – $ 4,334,654.43

Population Local Census – 1,470 Population Federal Census 2010 – 1,475 Registered Voters – 1,069 Area of Town – 19.07 Square Miles Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ambulance Service ...... 51 Police Chief...... 49

Animal Control Officer...... 50 Recreation Committee ...... 45

Animal Inspector ...... 50 Scholarship ...... 78

Berkshire County Mosquito Control . . . . 62 School Committee...... 67

Board of Assessors ...... 30 Shaker Mountain School Report ...... 69

Board of Health...... 56 Tax Collector...... 37

Board of Selectmen/ Tax Title Custodian ...... 79 Sewer Commissioners...... 7 Town Administrator ...... 39 Building Inspector...... 48 Town Clerk ...... 31 Cemetery Superintendent...... 63 Town Meeting (Annual) Community Health Association ...... 57 Warrant, May 20, 2015...... 8

Council on Aging ...... 47 Explanations ...... 15

Conservation Commission ...... 40 Town Meeting (Annual) Warrant, May 21, 2014...... 86 Cultural Council ...... 74 Town Meeting (Special) Department of Public Works...... 59 Warrant, June 25, 2014...... 93

Directory of Town Officials ...... 3 Town Meeting (Special) Warrant, July 9, 2014 ...... 94 Emergency Management Director . . . . . 53 Town Meeting (Special) Employee Eearnings History ...... 106 Warrant, October 8, 2014 ...... 98 Fence Viewers ...... 76 Treasurer ...... 32 Finance Committee...... 54 Tree Warden ...... 52 Free Public Library ...... 65 Veterans Services ...... 66 Friends of the Richmond Library ...... 64 Volunteer Fire Department ...... 51 Historical Commission ...... 41 Zoning Board of Appeals ...... 83 Land Trust...... 77 Zoning Enforcement Officer ...... 55 Planning Board ...... 43

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DIRECTORY OF TOWN OFFICIALS

ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS

Selectmen Marguerite J. Rawson, 2016 Alan B. Hanson, 2015 Roger W. Manzolini, 2017 Chair

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Delegate Alan B. Hanson

Board of Health Anthony Segal, 2015 Louise Maron, 2016 Fred Schubert, 2016 Andrew Fisher, 2015 Chair Peter Cohen, 2017

School Committee Dewey Wyatt, 2015 James Biancolo, 2017 Bianca Daigle, 2016 Chair

Finance Committee Eileen Martin, 2015 Robert Gniadek, 2017 John Mason, 2016 Steven Patterson, 2015 Chair Henry Fenn, 2016

Planning Board Linda Morse, 2017 John Hanson, 2015 Richard Bell, 2019 John Vittori, 2016 Chair Paula Patterson, 2018

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Delegate Paula Patterson

Library Trustees Cindy Morrison, 2017 Lisa Donfried, 2015 Adeline Ellis, 2016 Chair

Moderator John H. Whitney, 2015

* The date following each name denotes the expiration of the term of office.

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APPOINTED TOWN BOARDS/COMMISSIONS

Board of Appeals Linda Kay, 2016 Richard Miller, 2017 Neil Pilson, 2015 Richard Stover, 2016 Chair Steven Patterson, 2015 William Malumphy, 2015 Wendy Laurin, 2016

Assessors Diane Pero, 2016 Jeffrey Daigle, 2015 Raymond Supranowicz, 2017 Chair

Budget Advisory Committee Board of Selectmen Finance Committee Roger W. Manzolini Robert Gniadek Alan B. Hanson John Mason Marguerite J. Rawson Henry Fenn Eileen Martin Stevan Patterson

Conservation Commission Patrick Seckler, 2015 Freya Segal, 2015 Stephen Radin, 2015 Adam Weinberg, 2015 Barbara Frank, 2016 Robert Dahlen, 2015 Ron Veillette, 2016 Co-Chairs

Council on Aging Kathleen McMahon, 2016 Joanne Lahey, 2015 William Bullett, 2015 Janice Hartford, 2015 Chair Patricia Malnati, 2016 Betsy Bemis, 2016 Carolyn Clairmont, 2015

Cultural Council Irma Godlin, 2016 Sandra Flannery, 2016 Mel Blieberg, 2018 Karen Cellini-Corcoran, 2014 Chair Kathleen Fabrizio, 2014 Regina Serkin, 2016 Frieda Pilson, 2016 Catherine Gamberoni, 2018 Ina Wilhelm, 2018

Historical Commission William Edwards, 2015 Gloria Morse, 2015 Allison Edwards, 2015 Virginia Larkin, 2016 Chair Beverly Marion, 2015 Melanie Masdea, 2015

Recreation Committee Rebecca Marzotto, 2017 Jeff Konowitch, 2016 Tricia Wyatt, 2016 Christopher Begley, 2016 Chair Holly Freadman, 2016

Registrars of Voters Katherine Zahn, 2016 Kathleen McMahon, 2015 Stephen Murray, 2017

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APPOINTED TOWN BOARDS/COMMISSIONS (Continued)

Road Advisory Committee Chairman, Board of Selectmen Ð Roger Mazolini Chairman, Conservation Commission Ð Barbara Frank Chairman, Planning Board Ð John Hanson Chairman, Finance Committee Ð Robert Gniadek DPW Superintendent Ð Gerald Coppola Tree Warden Ð Adam Weinberg

TOWN OFFICERS * As of January 1, 2015

Town Administrator/Assistant Town Clerk - Matt Kerwood Animal Control Officer - John Springstube Assessors’ Clerk - Craig Swinson Board of Health Agent - John Olander Chief Procurement Officer - Matt Kerwood Conservation Agent - Ryan Aylesworth Constables - Eric Latimer, Thomas Grizey, Francis Malnati, Ryan Malumphy Custodian of Town Hall - Bob Kingsley Emergency Management Director - Thomas Grizey Emergency Management Assistant Director - Vacant Fence Viewers - Alan B. Hanson, Stanley Iwanowicz, Roger W. Manzolini Field Driver - Stanley Iwanowicz Fire Chief - Steve Traver Hazardous Waste Response Coordinator - Vacant Highway Department - Gerald Coppola - Superintendent, Michael Lamke, Robert Navin Inspector of Animals - John Springstube Inspector of Buildings - Paul Greene; Assistant - Brian Duval Inspector of Gas and Assistant Inspector of Plumbing - Robert Gennari Inspector of Plumbing and Assistant Inspector of Gas - William Korte Inspector of Oil Burners - Steve Traver Inspector of Wiring - Charles Allessio; Alternate - Thomas Grizey Library Director - Kristin Smith Police Chief - William Bullett Sewer Operations - Matthew Kerwood, Thomas Grizey, Horice Brazie Superintendent of Cemeteries - Stephen Parsons Superintendent of Dutch Elm and Gypsy Moth - Gerald M. Coppola Town Accountant - Jeff Murray Town Collector - Fred Schubert Town Secretary/Town Clerk - Katherine Zahn

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APPOINTED OFFICERS (Continued)

Treasurer/Custodian of Tax Title Property - Paul A. Lisi, Jr. Tree Warden - Adam Weinberg Veterans’Agent - Roseanne Frieri Zoning Enforcement Officer - Craig Swinson

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN / SEWER COMMISSIONERS It continues to be an honor to serve the residents of Richmond as your Selectmen. This has once again been a busy year as we have worked to ensure that the Town remains an afford- able and hospitable place to live. Accomplishments and highlights of the past year include:

- Replaced the roof on Town Hall

- Under the continued leadership of the Town Administrator with the assistance of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission the town’s long term planning process has moved forward.

- Town Meeting adopted zoning changes for the Shores District

- The Highway Department reclaimed and repaved Deer Hill Road

- Dead and diseased trees were removed from Northeast Cemetery

- Improvements were made to the playground at the school

- The maintained its A1 bond rating

- Under the direction of the Long Term Sustainability Working group a marketing brochure aimed at attracting families to town was development and distributed to local realtors.

We certainly want to thank all the hard working employees, elected, and appointed officials who help to make Richmond the town that we are all proud of. Our Town Administrator, Matt Kerwood continues to be a great asset to Richmond and continues to advance initiatives to better our great town.

Roger W. Manzolini, Chairman Alan B. Hanson Marguerite J. Rawson

Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners

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WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire, ss

To any of the Constables of the Town of Richmond in said County, Greetings:

In the name of said Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Richmond qualified to vote in town affairs to meet in the Consolidated School of said Richmond on May 20, 2015, at 7:30 PM, and then and there to act upon the following: ************************************************************************** [Consent Calendar- Articles 1-3]

ARTICLE 1- To see if the town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to determine the manner of repairing the highways and caring for the cemeteries for the year.

ARTICLE 2 - To see if the town will vote, pursuant to the provisions of Section 53E 1/2 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, to authorize the establishment of revolving funds for the purposes outlined below. Expenditures from said funds shall not exceed the amount of funds received in the respective accounts or authorized below, shall come from any funds received by the respective boards and officers for performing services, shall be used solely for the purpose of coordinating and carrying out the programs delineated and shall be approved by a majority vote of the respective boards or officers:

Transportation, elder care, other services/COA $20,000 Composting bins/Board of Health $2,000 Recycling bins/ Board of Health $2,000 Inspection Services/Selectmen $15,000 Berkshire Scenic Mountain Act/Conservation Commission $5,000 Hancock Fire Services $2,000 Chapter 148A Hearings Officer $1,000 Richmond Pond Lake Management $5,000 (Approved by the Finance Committee)

8 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 spent by the town and shall be reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with Chapter 90 of the General Laws. (Approved by the Finance Committee) *************************************************************************** Article 4- To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate such sums of money as shall be deemed necessary for the upkeep and repair of the buildings, equipment, highways and cemeteries and for all other charges and expenses of the town for the year and to set the salaries and compensation of all elected officers of the town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. [Fiscal Year 2015 amounts are shown for comparative purposes. Please see the Explanations section following this warrant for more information] (Approved by the Finance Committee)

Final Draft General Government FY 2015 FY 2016 Increase % Change 1 Assessors Salaries 3,600 3,600 - 0.0% (Chair-1200, Mbrs-1200) 2 Assessors Expenses 26,000 26,000 - 0.0% 3 Assessor Clerk 25,414 26,176 762 3.0% 4 Audit 15,000 15,000 - 0.0% 5 Moderator Salary - - - 6 Selectmen Salaries 5,250 5,250 - 0.0% Each Member-$1,750 - 7 Selectmen Expenses 2,000 2,000 - 0.0% 8 Town Clerk Salary 9,695 9,986 291 3.0% 9 Town Clerk Expenses 2,422 2,422 - 0.0% 10 Treasurer Salary 37,500 38,625 1,125 3.0% 11 Treasurer's Expenses 1,500 1,900 400 26.7% 12 Town Accountant Salary 15,730 16,202 472 3.0% 13 Town Accountant Expenses 950 950 - 0.0% 14 Tax Collector Salary 14,817 15,262 445 3.0% 15 Tax Collector/Treasurer Assistant 4,354 4,485 131 3.0% 16 Tax Collector Expenses 8,685 10,550 1,865 21.5% 17 Town Secretary 26,491 27,286 795 3.0% 18 Town Counsel/Legal Services 5,000 10,000 5,000 100.0% 19 Town Report 5,000 7,500 2,500 50.0% 20 Town Hall 20,000 21,000 1,000 5.0% 21 Elections and Voter Registration 5,400 5,400 - 0.0% 22 Town Admin/Assistant Town Clerk Salary 62,805 70,859 8,054 12.8% 23 Town Admin Expenses 1,500 1,500 - 0.0% 24 Conservation Commission Expenses 1,250 1,375 125 10.0% 25 Conservation Agent Salary 14,250 14,250 - 0.0% 26 Historical Commission 500 500 - 0.0% 27 Planning Board 285 285 - 0.0% 28 Recreation Committee 2,750 2,750 - 0.0% 29 Council on Aging Director/Admin Asst. - 16,000 16,000 100.0% 30 Council on Aging 4,722 4,722 - 0.0%

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31 Tax Collection Services 5,015 4,120 (895) -17.8% 32 Veteran's Agent Salary 1,114 1,900 786 70.6% General Government- TOTAL 328,999 367,854 38,855 11.8%

Final Draft Protection- Persons and Property FY 2015 FY 2016 Increase % Change 31 Police Chief Salary 2,705 2,786 81 3.0% 32 Police Dept. Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 33 County Communications 10,980 11,310 330 3.0% 34 Constable Salarie 1,250 1,250 - 0.0% 35 Constable Expenses 250 250 - 0.0% 36 Animal Control Officer Salary 2,760 2,843 83 3.0% 37 Animal Control Off Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 38 Fire Department 54,919 56,566 1,647 3.0% 39 Fire House Rent 17,400 17,400 - 0.0% 40 Emergency Management 5,900 5,900 - 0.0% 41 Tree Warden 6,935 6,935 - 0.0% 42 Building Inspector Salary 6,237 6,424 187 3.0% 43 Building Inspector Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 44 Alternate Building Inspector 240 240 - 0.0% 45 Zoning Enforcement Officer 3,339 3,439 100 3.0% 46 Zoning Enforcement Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 47 Inspection Services 100 100 - 0.0% Protection- TOTAL 117,015 119,443 2,428 2.1%

Final Draft Health FY 2015 FY 2016 Increase % Change 48 Board of Health Salaries 850 850 - 0.0% Chairman- $250 - Members- $150 each - 49 Board of Health Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 50 Board of Health Agent Salary 10,150 10,455 305 3.0% 51 Board of Health Agent Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 52 Animal Inspector 192 192 - 0.0% 53 Rubbish Disposal 156,000 162,000 6,000 3.8% 54 Community Health Services 19,475 19,675 200 1.0% 55 Nuisance Abatementt 500 500 - 0.0% Health- TOTAL 189,167 195,672 6,505 3.4% - Final Draft Highways FY 2014 FY 2015 Increase % Change 56 Machinery Maintenance 57,500 57,500 - 0.0% 57 Road Construction 100,000 100,000 - 0.0% 58 Road Maintenance 111,526 127,969 16,443 14.7% 59 Town Garage 16,834 16,834 - 0.0% 60 Winter Roads 226,722 254,977 28,255 12.5% 61 Gravel Roads 50,000 50,000 - 0.0%

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62 Vacation and Sick Pay 13,862 15,504 1,642 11.8% 63 Private Roads 3,500 3,500 - 0.0% 64 Beaver Control 3,000 3,000 - 0.0% 65 Town Beach 10,685 10,685 - 0.0% Highways- TOTAL 593,629 639,969 46,340 7.8%

Final Draft Unclassified FY 2014 FY 2015 Increase % Change 66 Berkshire County Retirement 121,575 130,702 9,127 7.5% 67 Berkshire Regional Planning Commission 1,039 2,500 1,461 140.6% 68 Cemetery Superintendent Salary 7,354 7,575 221 3.0% 69 Cemetery Expenses 2,000 2,000 - 0.0% 70 Group Insurance 123,507 153,030 29,523 23.9% 71 Insurance and Bonding 70,000 80,000 10,000 14.3% 72 Library 50,600 56,382 5,782 11.4% 73 Library Rent 11,100 11,100 - 0.0% 74 Memorial Day 200 200 - 0.0% 75 Stationery and Office Supply 9,200 9,200 - 0.0% 76 Unemployment Reserve 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 77 Banking Services 750 500 (250) -33.3% 78 Medicare 34,000 35,000 1,000 2.9% 79 Veterans' Aid 7,500 7,500 - 0.0% 80 Stray Animals 100 100 - 0.0% 81 Town Building Maint. 13,000 20,000 7,000 53.8% 82 Legal Advertising 7,000 7,000 - 0.0% 83 Group Purchasing 600 600 - 0.0% 84 Training 2,500 6,500 4,000 160.0% 85 Office Equipment/Software Support 25,000 25,000 - 0.0% 86 Richmond Pond Ramp Monitors 20,000 20,000 - 0.0% 87 Misc Expenses 700 700 - 0.0% Unclassified- TOTAL 508,725 576,589 67,864 13.3%

LINE ITEM BUDGET- TOTAL 1,737,535 1,899,526 161,992 9.3% ***************************************************************************

ARTICLE 5 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 to the reserve fund. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 6 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,958,896 for the support of the schools. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 7 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $148,925 for a principal and interest payment on the school bond. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 8 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from the Stabilization Account the sum of $100,000 for repairs and other improvements at the Richmond Consolidated School. (Approved by the Finance Committee) 11 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

ARTICLE 9 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from Certified Free Cash the sum of $125,000 for the Stabilization Fund. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 10 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 for the Stabilization Fund (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 11 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 for a Town Hall Repair Stabilization Fund, the purpose of which is to make repairs and upgrades to the Town Hall. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 12 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,500 for the conservation land fund. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 13 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for a food and fuel emergency assistance program to be administered by the Board of Selectmen for the benefit of low income Richmond residents. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 14 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 for the purpose of hiring consultants, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to support the work of the Long Range Sustainability Working Group. (Requested by the Working Group. Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 15 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000 for the removal of trees and for monument repair/maintenance within town cemeteries. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 16 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 for the removal of dead and diseased trees within town right of ways. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 17 - To see if the town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $218,000 to operate the sewer enterprise, as follows:

Salaries $20,000 Expenses $22,015 Emergency Reserve $4,000 Debt Payment $171,985 Total $218,000

And that $218,000 to be raised as follows:

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Department receipts $218,000 Total $218,000 (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 18- To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $45,000 from the ambulance receipts account to the ambulance expense account for the operation of the Richmond Ambulance service, the maintenance of the town ambulance, and for payments to Comstar and to other ambulance services providing backup and advanced life support to the Richmond Ambulance service, with any unexpended balance to be returned to the ambulance reserve account. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 19 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $42,000 for the purchase of 6 SCBA air packs to be used by the members of the Richmond Fire Department. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 20 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate $260,000 from the Stabilization Account for the purchase of a new dump truck for the Highway Department. (Approved by the Finance Committee)

ARTICLE 21- To see if the town will vote to delete Chapter III Section 9 of the Town By-laws in its entirety.

ARTICLE 22 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 6.7.1 Driveways by adding the following new section:

6.7 Driveways/Access Roads

6.7.1 Driveways With a Maximum Grade of Ten (10) Percent or Less b) Entrances on state highways are not regulated by this By-Law. See Massachusetts Highway Division of the Department of Transportation (Ref. M.G.L. c. 81, ¤ 21. General Laws Chapter 81, Section 21, entitled, “Excavations or driveway openings on state highways; conditions; enforcement”) for standards and regulations.

ARTICLE 23 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 8.3 by adding the following new section:

Section 8.3 Administration And Enforcement: Violation.

8.3.3.2 Non-criminal Disposition In addition to the procedures for enforcement as described above in section 8.3.3.1 provisions of this by-law may also be enforced, by the ZEO or Inspector of Buildings, by non-criminal disposition pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, section 21D and this By-Law.

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Whoever violates any provision of these by-laws or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall be fined fifty dollars for each offense. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Town from taking such other lawful action, as it deems necessary to prevent or remedy any violations

You are also directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of Richmond qualified to vote in town affairs to meet in the Town Hall on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 11:00 AM, to bring in votes for the following Town Officers:

One Member of the Board of Selectmen-3 year term One Member of the Board of Health-3 year term One Member of the Board of Health-3 year term One Member of the Finance Committee-3 year term One Member of the Finance Committee-3 year term One Member of the School Committee-3 year term One Member of the Board of Library Trustees-3 year term One Member of the Planning Board-5 year term One Member of the Planning Board-2 year term Town Moderator-1 year term

And the polls may close at 7:00 PM.

And you will serve the warrant by posting up true and attested copies hereof, one at the Richmond Town Hall, one at the Richmond Post Office, one at the Bartlett's Orchard bulletin board and one at the Richmond Shores Civic Association bulletin board, seven days at least before the time of said meeting.

Given under our hands this 8th day of April, 2015.

Alan B. Hanson, Chairman Roger W. Manzolini Marguerite J. Rawson Board of Selectmen

I have posted up true and attested copies hereof, one at the Richmond Town Hall, one at the Richmond Post Office, one at the Bartlett's Orchard bulletin board and one at the Richmond Shores Civic Association bulletin board.

______Constable Date

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EXPLANATIONS

Introduction

As is the custom, we are providing a brief explanation of each article and line item in the warrant.

Budget Summary

The proposed Fiscal Year 2016 budget, including the operation of the sewer system, the ambulance, and several proposed capital improvements, is $6,438,760. The Selectmen and the Finance Committee continue to present to you a balanced budget that does not rely on the use of reserves to fund operational costs which provides the services residents expect from town government. Highlights of this year’s budget include further capital investments at school, the purchase of a new truck for the highway department, the purchase of 6 air packs for Fire Department, continued tree removal along town roads and within the Town’s cemeteries, and the usual appropriation into the Town’s Stabilization Account. This year’s budget includes a 3% salary increase for all non-school employees as well as increases in employee benefit costs, mainly health insurance and our pension assessment. However, once again you will see that the majority of non-salary related line items have been level funded or reduced from their Fiscal Year 2015 levels.

The School Committee’s Fiscal Year 2016 request from the town budget is $2,958,896 which is a 0.7% increase from Fiscal Year 2015. However, the school budget does contain staff reductions and further reductions in costs associated with Special Education Tuition.

The proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Sewer Budget of $218,000; the same as for Fiscal Year 2015. This budget funds the costs of operating the system. as well as debt payment associated with the system’s design and construction. 100% of these costs are borne by the users of the system.

The article for the school bond payment ($148,925) continues to reflect the reduced payment resulting from the refinancing of the school debt. This year’s payment represents the fifth payment in a new ten year repayment schedule for the $1.2 million borrowed to retire the older bonds.

The breakdown of the revenues that will be required to meet the proposed expenditures for Fiscal Year 2016 are as follows: Source of Percentage of Revenue Total Revenue

Real and Personal Property Taxes (Tax Levy) $4,560,829 71.00% Non-Property Tax (State Aid, Local Receipts, Other) $1,877,931 29.00% Total $6,438,760 100%

Again this year, Town Meeting consideration on the warrant articles will be done using the “consent calendar” approach. Therefore, the Moderator will ask the town meeting attendees for per-

15 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 mission to consider Articles 1-3 together, which will allow discussion of any of the articles under a single motion and will ask for a vote on all three articles on the same motion. In addition, in order to save time at the town meeting, the Moderator will not read all of the line items, but will read the heading of each section of line items and ask for any “holds” for each section. He will reserve any held line items for further discussion after seeking approval of any “non-held” line items and then proceed to discuss and vote on any held line items individually. For more information about the town budget process, please contact the Selectmen’s Office.

Consent Calendar- Articles 1-3

ARTICLE 1- REPAIR HIGHWAYS AND CARE FOR CEMETERIES This is a standard article from year to year authorizing the Selectmen to supervise the highways and cemeteries.

ARTICLE 2- REVOLVING FUNDS This article establishes revolving funds that receive certain revenues and it authorizes expenditure of these funds without further appropriation.

ARTICLE 3- TRANSPORTATION BOND This is a standard article allowing the Town to spend a state grant for road construction and repair. The Town’s provisional amount for fiscal year 2016 is $170,000.

ARTICLE 4- LINE ITEMS This article raises and appropriates the funds for the general operational expenses of the town. Only items that are raised and appropriated from taxes appear in this article. Items that call for other methods of funding, such as transfers between accounts, require separate articles. Also, pursuant to Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, we have shown each elected officer’s salary below each applicable line item on the warrant.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

1. Assessors Salaries: $3,600 - These are the annual salaries of the Assessors with $1200 per Assessor. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

2. Assessors Expenses: $26,000- This account pays for the Assessors’ office supplies, map updating, contracted services and other expenses. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

3. Assessor Clerk: $26,176- This is the annual salary of the Assessors Clerk, who works 20 hours per week and handles the day-to-day work in the office and several other tasks. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

4. Audit: $15,000- To be used to fund the annual audit of the town’s books using the town’s outside auditor, Thomas P. Scanlon, CPA. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

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5. Moderator Salary: $0- The Moderator has decided to no longer accept the pay associated with this position. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

6. Selectmen Salaries: $5,250- These are the annual salaries of the Selectmen, with $1,750 per Selectmen. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

7. Selectmen Expenses: $2,000- This account pays for meetings, mileage, dues and other expenses of the Selectmen. No increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

8. Town Clerk Salary: $9,986- This is the base annual salary of the Town Clerk, who is the town’s official record keeper and license issuer. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

9. Town Clerk Expenses $2,422- This pays for mileage, dues and other Town Clerk expenses. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

10. Treasurer Salary: $38,625- This is the base annual salary of the Treasurer, who manages the entire town’s financial transactions, provides benefits management for all employees, including payroll, and oversees properties placed in Tax Title. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

11. Treasurer’s Expenses: $1,900- This account pays for meetings, conferences, mileage and other expenses of the Treasurer. This is a $400 (26.7%) increase over fiscal year 2015.

12. Town Accountant Salary: $16,202- This is the annual salary of the Town Accountant, who maintains the town’s accounts, prepares the weekly warrant that the Selectmen sign to approve payment of the town’s bills, and who files regular reports with the Department of Revenue. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

13. Town Accountant Expenses: $950- This account pays for training, meetings, mileage, and other expenses of the Town Accountant. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

14. Tax Collector Salary: $15,262- This is the annual salary of the Tax Collector, who collects all real and personal property, motor vehicle excise taxes and sewer fees. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015. The collector is compensated separately from the sewer enterprise fund. The collector also retains as income certain fees for collecting late taxes.

15. Tax Collector/Treasurer Assistant Salary: $4,485- This is the base salary for the Assistant to the Tax Collector/Treasurer, who assists the tax collector with some of the basic functions of the collector’s office including data base management, and the collection of taxes. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

16. Tax Collector Expenses: $10,550- This is for postage, stationery, training, mileage and other costs of the Tax Collector. This is a $1,865 (21.5%) increase from fiscal year 2015, mostly due to increases in costs in preparing and mailing tax bills.

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17. Town Secretary: $27,286- This is the annual salary of the Town Secretary, who answers the phones at Town Hall, assists residents and serves as clerical staff to the Selectmen. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

18. Town Counsel: $10,000- This amount is used for Town Counsel and Special Town Counsel services, who advise and defend the town in legal matters. This is a $5,000 (100%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

19. Town Report: $7,500- This is the cost of printing of the annual town report, the printing and mailing of the new Citizen Centric Report as well as the mailing of the Town Meeting Warrant and Explanations to each household. This is a $2,500 (50%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

20. Town Hall: $21,000- This account pays for utilities, maintenance, cleaning and other goods and services at the Town Hall. This is a $1,000 (5%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

21. Elections and Board of Registrars: $5,400- This account pays for the expenses involved in con- ducting elections, registering voters and maintaining the street list. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

22. Town Administrator/Assistant Town Clerk Salary: $70,859- This is the annual base salary of the Town Administrator, who oversees the day-to-day operations at Town Hall, supervises Town Hall and Sewer personnel, serves as the Finance Director, the Harbormaster, the Sewer Administrative Officer, the Assistant Town Treasurer, and the Assistant Town Clerk. Work related to the oversight of sewer operations is compensated from the sewer enterprise budget. This is a $8,054 (12.8%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015 in accordance with the terms of the town’s contract with the Town Administrator.

23. Town Administrator Expenses: $1,500- This account pays for meetings, conferences, mileage and other expenses of the Town Administrator. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

24. Conservation Commission: $1,375- This account pays for meetings, conferences, mileage, supplies and other expenses of the Conservation Commission. This is a $125 (25%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

25. Conservation Agent: 14,250- This line item is to fund the services of the Conservation Agent at an hourly rate of $25 per hour and for the annual base salary of the Conservation Commission/Board of Health’s administrative assistant. The administrative assistant position was created in fiscal year 2014 in an effort to provide better support services to the Conservation Commission/Agent and to the Board of Health. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

26. Historical Commission: $500- This account pays for copying, membership, meetings and other expenses of the Historical Commission. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

27. Planning Board: $285- This account pays for annual subscriptions, meetings and other expenses of the Planning Board. No change from Fiscal Year 2015. 18 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

28. Recreation Committee: $2,750- This account pays for the various recreation programs offered by the town, except for the Town Beach, which is operated by the DPW and funded under a separate line item. The committee also has access to a type of revolving fund that allows it to receive and expend program fees. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

29. COA Director/Administrative Assistant-$16,000- This is the annual salary for the newly created Council on Aging Director/Town Administrative Assistant. This position will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Council on Aging, including but not limited to the van as well as providing general support services to the Board of Health, the Town Administrator, and other town departments as needed.

30. Council on Aging: $4,722- This account pays for the various programs offered by the COA, including senior lunches, health programs and the van program. No change from Fiscal Year 2015. The council also receives funding from a state grant and has access to a revolving fund.

31. Tax Collection Services: $4,120- This account pays for the services of the deputy tax collector, legal fees, and other costs associated with the collection of overdue taxes that have yet to go into Tax Title. This is a $895 (17.8%) reduction from Fiscal Year 2015.

32. Veterans’Agent Salary: $1,900 This is the annual salary for the Town’s Veterans’Agent. This is a $786 (70.6%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015. This adjustment brings the Veterans Agent’s compensation up to the levels being paid by town’s of comparable size.

PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

33. Police Chief Salary: $2,705- This is the annual salary of the Police Chief, who issues firearms permits, arranges traffic details and cooperates with the State Police on traffic accidents and other matters. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

34. Police Department Expenses: $1,000- This account pays for the equipment and supplies used by the department, such as badges and firearm licensing supplies. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

35. County Communications: $11,310- This account pays Richmond’s share for the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Department to operate the 911 emergency dispatch system. This is a $330 (3%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

36. Constable Salaries: $1,250- This is the salary account from which we pay the Constables and the Police Chief if they are needed to direct traffic or for performing similar duties. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

37. Constable Expenses: $250- This account pays for Constable mileage and other expenses. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

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38. Animal Control Officer Salary: $2,843- This is the annual salary for the Animal Control Officer. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

39. Animal Control Officer Expenses: $1,000- This pays for snares, gloves, rabies shots, boarding of animals and other expenses of the Animal Control Officer. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

40. Fire Department: $56,566- This account pays for fuel, truck and equipment maintenance, training, stipends and other expenses of the Fire Department. This is an increase of $1,647 (3.0%) from Fiscal Year 2015.

41. Fire House Rent: $17,400- This amount pays the rent to the Trustees of the Volunteer Fire Department for use of the building. No change from Fiscal Year 2015. This year’s rent continues to reflect an increase in the base rent amount as well as the final year of a three year payback for capital improvements made to the building’s well.

42. Tree Warden: $6,935- These funds are used for contracting with a tree service to remove problem trees. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

43. Emergency Management: $5,900- This account pays for equipment and supplies for this department, which provides assistance and direction during natural disasters, storms and other emergencies. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

44. Building Inspector Salary: $6,424- This is the Building Inspector’s annual salary. He has office hours the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9:30AM-11AM and is available on call. This is a 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

45. Building Inspector Expenses: $1,000- This account pays for training, expenses and mileage of the Building Inspector and Assistant. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

46. Assistant Building Inspector: $240- This is the annual salary of the Assistant Building Inspector, who fills in if the Building Inspector is not available or has a conflict of interest. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

47. Zoning Enforcement Officer Salary: $3,439- This is the annual salary of the ZEO, who ensures that building projects and proposed uses conform to the Zoning Bylaw. He holds office hours in conjunction with the Building Inspector on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9:30AM -11AM and is available on call. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

48. Zoning Enforcement Officer Expenses: $1,000- This account pays for meetings, mileage and other expenses of the ZEO. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

49. Inspection Services: $100- This is for inspections by the plumbing, wiring, gas and oil burn- er inspectors and their alternates on projects, such as town projects, where there is no fee ten-

20 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 dered. They receive $30 per inspection. All other compensation for the inspectors comes from the revolving inspection account, where fees for services are paid to the town and are turned around and paid to the inspectors. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

HEALTH

50. Board of Health Salaries: $850- This is the annual salary account to be divided among five board members. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

51. Board of Health Expenses: $1,000- This account pays for meetings and other expenses of the Board of Health. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

52. Board of Health Agent Salary: $10,150- The Board of Health Agent witnesses perc tests, tracks the solid waste collection program, and serves as the principal staff person for the Board of Health. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015. In Fiscal Year 2016 the Health Agent will be tran- sitioning from a salaried employees to working under a fee for service contract.

53. Board of Health Agent Expenses: $1,000- This pays for the mileage, supplies and other expenses of the agent. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

54. Animal Inspector: $192- This pays for the salary of the Animal Inspector, who performs the annual farm animal census and also is responsible for the quarantine of animals suspected of having rabies. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

55. Rubbish Disposal: $162,000- This account pays for the collection and disposal of the town’s garbage and recyclables, as well as participation in the regional Household Hazardous Waste collection days. This is a $6,000 (3.8%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015 due to an increase in the contracted amount for trash collection.

56. Community Health: $19,675- This account funds the contract between the Community Health Association and the Town for Public Health Nurse Services. This is a $200 (1%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

57. Nuisance Abatement: $500- This account provides funds to address public health matters that are an immediate threat to public health and safety. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

HIGHWAYS

58. Machinery Maintenance: $57,500- This account pays for the upkeep and repair of equipment and trucks. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

59. Road Construction: $100,000- This account, combined with state transportation bond funds, pays for road construction and re-construction. In the summer of 2015 the town will undertake

21 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 the complete reconstruction of Jolindy Road and Pine Grove Drive. These projects were to be completed in fiscal year 2015 but needed to be delayed as a result of last June/July’s heavy storm damage. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

60. Road Maintenance: $127,969- This account pays for routine road maintenance, including the cost of DPW salaries from April 1st-November 1st. This is a $16,443 (14.7%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015. The increase is a combination of a 3% salary increase for the highway department, the addition of a new full time employee, and the transition of the Highway Department Superintendent to a straight salary eliminating the payment of overtime for that position. Material costs have been level funded at the Fiscal Year 2015 amount of $21,420 The non-winter salaries for the Highway Department personnel are as follows:

G. COPPOLA 25 WEEKS @ $1250 = $31,250.00 M. LAMKE 24 WEEKS @ $967.79 = $23,226.96 B. NAVIN 27 WEEKS @ $909.28 = $24,555.56 NEW 29 WEEKS @ $782.80 = $22,701.20 Summer Part Time Employee (240 hours) = $4,320.00

61. Town Garage: $16,834- This account pays for fuel, utilities and other expenses at the Town Garage. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

62. Winter Roads: $254,977- This account pays for the plowing and sanding of the roads, including the costs of salt and sand, diesel fuel and the salaries of the DPW crew during the winter months. This is a $28,255 (12.5%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015 due to salary increases and other personnel items outlined in the Road Maintenance Account as well as increases in material costs. Material costs been increased to 154,000. For Fiscal Year 2015 material costs were budgeted at $130,000. The winter salaries for the Highway Department are as follows:

G.COPPOLA 22 WEEKS @ $1250.00 = $27,500.00 M. LAMKE 22 WEEKS @ $967.79 = $21,291.38 B. NAVIN 22 WEEKS @ $909.28 = $20,004.16 New 22 WEEKS @ $782.80 = $17,221.60 Part Time Hwy Employee 16 wks @ $720.00 = $0.00 BASED ON 150 O.T. HOURS PER MAN $14,961.75

63. Gravel Roads: $50,000- This account pays for the maintenance of the gravel roads. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

64. Vacation and Sick Pay: $13,862- This account is used to pay the road crew when they are sick or on vacation. This is a $1,642 (11.8%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015. The vacation pay for the Highway Department is a follows:

G. COPPOLA ,5 WEEKS $6,250.00 M. LAMKE , 6 WEEKS $5,778.54 22 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

B. NAVIN,3 WEEKS $2,714.61 New, 1 week $782.80

65. Private Roads: $3,500- These funds are used to help Richmond Shores and the Whitewood Association to maintain their private roads, pursuant to Chapter X of the Town Bylaws. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

66. Beaver Control-$3,000- This is the account to handle the beaver related problems that the town has had in recent years. Much of this funding pays for an agreement with a contractor to maintain several water control devices in water bodies where beavers have set up housekeeping. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

67. Town Beach: $10,864- This account pays for the lifeguards and equipment costs involved in running the Town Beach. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

UNCLASSIFIED

68. Berkshire County Retirement: $130,702- This account is Richmond’s share paid to the county retirement system that covers the town’s municipal employees. Teachers are covered under a separate retirement system administered by the state. This is a $9,127 (7.5%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015 due to an increase in the town’s annual assessment.

69. Berkshire Regional Planning Commission: $2,500- This is the county’s regional planning agency that reviews projects and assists cities and towns on planning and zoning matters. This is a $1,461 (140%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015. The increase is to fund the town’s participation in the Kinder Morgan Pipeline Working Group being coordinated by the Commission.

70. Cemetery Superintendent Salary: $7,575- This is the annual salary of the Cemetery Superintendent who maintains the town’s cemeteries. 3% increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

71. Cemetery Expenses: $2,000- This account pays for the equipment and supplies in maintaining the cemeteries. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

72. Group Insurance: $153,030- This account pays for the town’s share of the health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance for non-school employees. The cost for school personnel is included in the school budget. This represents a $29,523 (23.9%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

73. Insurance and Bonding: $80,000- This account pays for the Town’s insurance policies, including motor vehicle, property, public liability, workers’ compensation and officers’ bonds. This is a $10,000(14.3%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

74. Library: $56,382- This account pays the salaries and operating costs of the Library. This represents a $5,782 (11.4%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

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75. Library Rent: $11,100- This is for the annual rent for the library building. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

76. Memorial Day: $200- This account pays for flowers, markers and flags for Memorial Day. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

77. Stationery and Office Supply: $9,200- This account pays for paper, pens, pencils, postage and similar expenses at Town Hall. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

78. Unemployment Reserve: $1,000- This amount will help to cover the town’s liability if a non- school employee files an unemployment claim. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

79. Banking Services: $500- This account pays for banking fees and charges. This is a $250 (33.3%) decrease from Fiscal Year 2015.

80. Medicare: $35,000- This account pays the town’s share of Medicare employee withholding. This is a $1,000 (2.9%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

81. Veterans’ Aid: $7,500- This account pays for financial assistance to veterans as required by state law. The State reimburses the Town for 75% of the assistance costs incurred assisting veterans. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

82. Stray Animals: $100- This account will help pay any costs associated with retrieving stray animals, usually farm animals. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

83. Town Building Maintenance: $20,000- This account helps to pay for routine maintenance for all town buildings. This is a $7,000 (53.8%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015 due to plans to undertake several deferred maintenance project at Town Hall.

84. Legal Advertising: $7,000- This account pays for the many legal ads that the town runs each year, ranging from invitations for bids to notices of public hearings. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

85. Group Purchasing: $600- This pays for the town’s membership in the regional group purchasing program. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

86. Training: $6,500- This pays for all training/continuing education opportunities for town officers and employees. $2,100 will be used to pay for the Town Treasurer’s participation in Suffolk University’s Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program. This is a $4,000 (160%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015 due to the consolidation of all training funds into this account.

87. Office Equipment: $25,000- This pays for regular computer replacement, software purchases, service contracts, and other office equipment related expenses. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

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88. Richmond Pond Ramp Monitors: $20,000- This pays the wages for the summer boat ramp monitors who under state regulation are required to certify that all water vessels launched from the state boat ramp are free from weeds and zebra mussels. The City of Pittsfield and the State of Massachusetts provide funding to offset some of the costs associated with the administration of this program. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

89. Miscellaneous Expenses: $700: This pays for miscellaneous expenses that cannot be justified by any other funding source. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 5-RESERVE FUND: $15,000 This funds unexpected expenses with the approval of the Finance Committee. No change for Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 6- SCHOOL BUDGET: $2,958,896 This represents a 0.7% increase over the Town’s Fiscal Year 2015 appropriation. While the total school budget exceeds the amount to be voted, the difference will be made up through the use of School choice monies, grants, and other school revenues. Below is a comparison of the accounts between the Fiscal Year 2015 budget and the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016. Each account group has several sub-accounts which are not shown for space reasons. A full breakdown of the budget can be viewed on the school’s web-site: www.richmondconsolidatedschool.org

FY 2015 FY 2016 School Committee $10,000 $9,000 Union Expenses $10,237 $10,773 Superintendent Salary & Expenses $56,958 $64,048 Union Coordinator $3,486 $3,117 Special Education $267,586 $258,548 Office of the Principal $116,611 $118,997 Supplies $26,000 $32,700 Teaching $1,316,875 $1,340,853 Professional Development $17,970 $18,300 Technology $9,500 $9,500 Nurse Salary $47,853 $48,567 Transportation $162,950 $184,275 Tuition* $569,257 $548,414 Operations & Maintenance $297,938 $331,604 Employee Benefits and Insurance $471,346 $527,088 Vocational Tuition $0 $0 Unemployment & Misc. $10,000 $17,376 Total $3,394,567 $3,523,160

Amount raised and appropriated $2,939,435 $2,958,895 by the town

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School choice, grants and pre-school revenue $455,132 $564,265 *includes Special Education Tuition

ARTICLE 7- SCHOOL BOND PAYMENT: $148, 925 This article will pay the interest and principal payment for the school project bond. This payment is the fourth on the new ten year note. Once completely paid off, the amount needed to fund this expense will no longer be added to the town’s levy. The remaining schedule for the bond payments is as follows:

Fiscal Year 2016 $148,925.00 Fiscal Year 2017 $150,325.00 Fiscal Year 2018 $150,950.00 Fiscal Year 2019 $146,400.00 Fiscal Year 2020 $146,200.00 Fiscal Year 2021 $150,800.00

ARTICLE 8-SCHOOL REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENTS: $100,000 (NEW) This will fund the repairs/improvements at the school, including but not limited to the installation of an automatic transfer switch for the main generator, and sidewalk/parking lot improvements in the rear of the building.

ARTICLE 9- STABILIZATION FUND: $125,000 The stabilization fund is the Town’s “savings account.” The Selectmen and Finance Committee would like to continue adding to this account so it can be used as a funding mechanism for the scheduled replacement of highway and fire vehicles in place of borrowing for such expenditures. This account can also be used to address any unforeseen emergencies that the Town may experience during the year. The source of this request is Free Cash.

ARTICLE10- STABILIZATION FUND: $50,000 The source of this request for funding is Raise and Appropriate. The total amount being requested in Article 9 and 10 will equal the amount approved for the Stabilization Account for Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 11- TOWN HALL REPAIR STABILIZATION FUND: $15,000 This fund is used to fund capital improvements to Town Hall. The fund contains approximately $18,000. This is a $10,000 (200%) increase from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 12- CONSERVATION LAND TRUST FUND: $9,500 This appropriation goes into a fund that can purchase land for conservation purposes. The fund currently contains approximately $281,000. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 13- FOOD AND FUEL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: $5,000 This is a fund to help low income Richmond residents in times of emergency. We were able last winter to supplement the amount given to low income residents who receive federal fuel assis-

26 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 tance funds through Berkshire County Community Action. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 14- LONG RANGE PLANNING: $10,000 This would allow for the continuation of Berkshire Regional Planning Commission’s assistance in the development of a long range plan for the town. The Long Term Financial Stability Working Group is expected to issue its report to the Town during fiscal year 2016. This is a $32,500 (76.5%) decrease from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 15- TREE REMOVAL AND STONE REPAIR: $20,000 This will allow of the continued removal of dangerous trees and repairs/maintenance to head- stones within the Town’s cemeteries, including the removal of all the large pines located in Cone Hill Cemetery. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 16-TREE REMOVAL: $30,000 This would fund the continued removal of dead and diseased trees within the town’s roadway right of ways. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 17- SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $218,000 This will fund all expenses, salaries and debt service associated with the operation of the sewer system. A detailed breakdown of the budget is included in the Warrant. The revenues to fund the sewer come from fees and betterments from the users (department receipts). Any funds not expended in upcoming fiscal year will revert to the sewer enterprise and become the retained earnings in future fiscal years. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 18- AMBULANCE ACCOUNT: $45,000 The Ambulance Account is composed of the fees received from operating the Ambulance Service and pays for vehicle replacement, maintenance, training, stipends, and payments to County Ambulance when it sends an ambulance in lieu of or to supplement our service and for other Ambulance Service expenses. No change from Fiscal Year 2015.

ARTICLE 19- SCBA AIR PACK REPLACEMENT: $42,000 (NEW) This will allow the Fire Department to replace 6 of its air packs. Funding for the replacement of 12 additional packs id being sought through a grant. The existing air packs are 15 years old and do not comply with current safety standards.

ARTICLE 20- REPLACEMENT OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TRUCK: $260,000 (NEW) This will provide the funding to replace the 2003 International Dump Truck used by the Highway Department. The truck has been subject to several expensive repairs and is in the needs of additional repairs that warrant replacement rather than further repairs.

ARTICLE 21-THE DELETION OF CHAPTER III SECTION 9 OF THE TOWN BY-LAWS This article would delete the following section of the bylaw in its entirety:

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SECTION 9. In July of years ending in five (5) or zero (0), the Moderator shall appoint a Salary Review Committee consisting of five (5) members, one of whom shall be a member of the Finance Committee. The Committee shall review the compensation and benefits of all full and part-time Town employees and shall report its findings and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee by February 1 of the year following the Salary Committee’s appointment.

In consultation with the Town Administrator, the Moderator recommends that this section be deleted. Salary reviews and benefit comparisons are conducted by the Town Administrator on an annual basis as part of the budget process. This current practice makes the requirements of this bylaw redundant and no longer required.

ARTICLE 22- AMENDING THE ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 6.7.1 DRIVEWAYS Per the Massachusetts Attorney General this Zoning change, paragraph 6.7.1 Driveways With a Maximum Grade of Ten (10) Percent or Less, previously approved at a Special Town meeting October 8, 2014 required amending, to bring it into compliance with Massachusetts Law. This is the amended language.

ARTICLE 23-AMENDING THE ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 8.3 VIOLATION Per the Massachusetts Attorney General this Zoning change, paragraph 8.3.3.2 Non-criminal Disposition, previously approved at a Special Town meeting October 8, 2014 required amending, to bring it into compliance with Massachusetts Law. This is the amended language. The words “ not more than” were deleted to fix the problem.

Town Election Notice

You are also directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of Richmond qualified to vote in town affairs to meet in the Town Hall on Saturday, May 23, 2014, at 11:00 AM, to bring in votes for the following Town Officers:

One Member of the Board of Selectmen-3 year term One Member of the Board of Health-3 year term One Member of the Board of Health-3 year term One Member of the Finance Committee-3 year term One Member of the Finance Committee-3 year term One Member of the School Committee-3 year term One Member of the Board of Library Trustees-3 year term One Member of the Planning Board-5 year term One Member of the Finance Committee-2 year term Town Moderator-1 year term

And the polls may close at 7:00 PM.

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* in order according to Line Item Budget Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Fiscal year 2014 was a quiet year for the Assessors Office as it was an interim revaluation year. FY2015 will be our next full revaluation year.

The biggest event on the horizon, which will take place in 2015, will be a move to “cloud services” or “CAMA Cloud”. It will allow the Assessors Office to access the CAMA system in real time from the field. It will also decrease some of the information technology burden on the Town as backups and servers for the CAMA system will be managed by the Massachusetts Division of Local Services.

Our mapping system has been fully implemented and we will see some upgrades in the near future. Right now our Geographic Information System is not mobile friendly as it uses a “Silverlight” plug-in. With a planned upgrade in 2015 the system will use HTML 5 and will be much more mobile friendly.

We continue to evaluate sales and growth and it has been a bit of a rollercoaster; below median value properties are selling for less and above median value and particularly million dollar or more homes sometimes sell over 20% higher than assessed value. Although we are starting to see more valid “arms length” sales, we are not seeing a full recovery yet. As assessed values track approximately two years behind the market, we are not expecting to see a full recovery until at least FY 2018 or later.

Respectfully submitted

Jeff Daigle, Chair Richmond Board Of Assessors

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TOWN CLERK

As a result of the concerted efforts of our election workers, constables, custodian, Department of Public Works and Board of Registrars, the following elections proceeded smoothly:

2014 Voter Turnout:

ELECTION/DATE BALLOTS CAST

State Primary 9/9/14 222 (188 Democrat + 34 Republican) Annual Town Election 5/24/14 341 State Election 11/4/14 652

We appreciate and thank our townspeople for responding to the Annual Street Listing/ Census. Responses enable the Town to comply with state mandates. According to census data Richmond is home to 1,465 people, out of which 1,089 are registered voters. In 2014 the town welcomed four new babies, saw 17 residents pass away, and witnessed two marriages. Four business certificates were issued.

357 dog licenses were issued in 2014. Those licenses expired on March 31, 2015. The dog license renewal reminder notice was copied onto the back of the 2015 Annual Street listing form and sent to dog owners rather than mailing a separate postcard reminder. Veterinarians submit rabies vaccination data to this office that enables us to update our licensing system database throughout the year.

The Town no longer issues hunting/fishing/sporting licenses. In 2012 the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shifted to an all-electronic licensing system. Residents may go online (www.mass.gov/massfishhunt) or visit local vendors nearby to obtain licenses. Copies of the 2015 Fish & Wildlife Guide are available at Town Hall.

It is an honor to be of service to the townspeople.

Respectfully Submitted,

Katherine M. Zahn Town Clerk

Matthew Kerwood Deputy Clerk

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Begining Balance 07/01/2013 $2,901,164.65 Receipts $7,157,682.01 Payments $7,108,832.53 Ending Balance 06/30/2013 $2,950,014.13

Outstanding Loans

School Project $900,000.00 Sewer Project $2,901,769.64

Respectfully submitted, Paul A. Lisi, Jr. Treasurer

32 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 6,852,529.38 3,899,272.07 2,953,257.31 0.00 3,801,769.65 3,801,769.65 TOWN OF RICHMOND COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - 07/01/2013-06/30/2014 Funds Funds Funds Debt Grp. Funds Funds Funds Debt Funds Revenue Grant Project Fund Fund Fund Term Only General Special Govern Capital Sewer Trust Agency Long Memo Tailings 13,519.85 0.00 0.000.000.00 ASSETS CashProperty Taxes 0.00Abate & ExemptAllowance for -60,255.03 LiensTax ExciseMotor Vehicle Boat Excise 0.00 of BondsAmts Prov for Pay 0.00 ASSETSTOTAL 13,037.46 7,024.52 759,100.93 0.00LIABILITIES 0.00 WithholdingsPayroll 138,117.20 338,348.17 0.00 0.00 13,519.85 Tailings TaxDef Rev Prop 857,025.08 0.00 0.00 248,983.35 LiensTax Def Rev 0.00 338,348.17 0.00 Def Rev MV Excise 0.00 0.00 13,519.85 0.00 4,332.48Def Rev Other Excise 248,983.35 Bonds Payable 0.00 612,155.49 954,736.09 37,306.27 0.00 LIABILITIESTOTAL -47,217.57 0.00 138,117.20 0.00 0.00 4,332.48 0.00 0.00FUND BALANCES 7,024.52 610,028.29 0.00 Reserved for Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 111,444.00 Reserved for Expeditures 954,736.09 2,954,962.78 0.00 223,801.90 0.00 0.00 0.00Reserved for Deficits 0.00 0.00 37,306.27 0.00Designated 175,000.00 0.00 Undesignated -2,127.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FUND BALANCES 0.00TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -4,760.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 745,581.08 0.00 0.00 LIABILITIES & TOTAL 0.00 0.00 338,348.17 0.00 FUND BALANCES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 351,539.28 0.00 -60,255.03 0.00 0.00 248,983.35 0.00 0.00 -2,127.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22,293.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 857,025.08 3,801,769.65 4,332.48 0.00 338,348.17 226,689.63 0.00 0.00 3,801,769.65 338,348.17 0.00 0.00 612,155.49 -2,127.20 0.00 0.00 13,037.46 0.00 0.00 135,990.00 49,120.65 0.00 4,332.48 954,736.09 0.00 0.00 -11,814.38 0.00954,736.09 248,983.35 0.00 483,178.14 7,024.52 49,120.65 128,977.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.002,056,405.16 0.00 4,332.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 -11,814.38 0.00 0.00 610,028.29 0.00 0.00 954,736.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -11,814.38 37,306.27 0.00 0.00 135,990.00 3,801,769.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,852,529.38 -47,217.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,801,769.65 0.00 0.00 7,024.52 3,801,769.65 0.00 0.00 223,801.90 0.00 502,810.35 175,000.00 0.00 0.00 -4,760.10

33 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 Proprietary Fiduciary Account JUNE 30, 2013 TOWN OF RICHMOND MASSACHSUETTS Special Capital Sewer and Trust Term Long Memorandum Governmental Fund Type Fund Type Fund Type Group Totals COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUNDS TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUP $ 710,057.97 $ 527,943.74$ 918,801.63 $ 702,976.87 $ 395.12 $ 395.12 $ 610,070.92 $ 3,553,029.27 $ 1,2023,019.49 $ - $ 1,076,502.03 $ 4,005,440.37 $ 10,257,145.29 $ 2,871,487.24 General Revenue Projects Enterprise Agency Debt Only Reserved for EncumbrancesReserved for Nonexpendables PrincipleTrust $ 243,602.07Reserved for Betterments -Reserved for Capital Projects - -Designated for Subsequent ExpendituresYears Appropriation Deficits -Undesignated Fund Equity Total - $ 125,000.00 - - $ (9,500.00) - - - $ 350,955.90 - $ 527,943.74 $ 395.12 ------$ 483,178.14 $ 126,892.78 - - - - - $ 987,514.49 - - - - - $ 35,505.00 - $ 243,602.07 $ 1,993,306.91 - $ 483,178.14 - - $ 395.12 $ 35,505.00 $ 125,000.00 $ (9,500.00)

Fund Equity: Fund Balance: Unserved: Liabilities and Fund Equity Total

34 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 Budgeted Amounts Actual Amount Carried with Variance FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 Budget Budget Basis year to Next (Negative) Positive TOWN OF RICHMOND MASSACHSUETTS Original Final Budgetary Forward Final Budget 4,942,382.56 4,942,382.56 4,932,628.17 - (9,754.39) 5,413,537.54(471,154.98) 5,540,270.82 (597,888.26) 5,253,609.7285,500.00 243,602.07 (320,981.55) (243,602.07) 43,059.03 212,233.28 33,304.64 212,233.28 - - STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES STATEMENT BUDGETARY BASIS - (NON-GAAP) BUDGET AND ACTUAL GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY

: Property TaxesState ReceiptsTaxesExcise & Other Licenses, & Fees Permits TaxesInterest on Delinquent Interest from Investments Revenues Total Current: General Government and PropertyProtection of Persons Public WorksEducation 17,500.00 80,200.00 238,000.00Health and Human Services 4,146,510.56Culture and Recreation 456,172.00 4,000.00Insurance and Employee BenefitsState Assessments 4,146,510.56 238,000.00 17,500.00 229,474.85 80,200.00Principal 456,172.00 4,093,113.00 ChargesInterest and Fiscal 4,000.00 242,104.52 16,954.93 121,906.72 - 535,172.20 356,208.13 454,591.00 87,464.73 - 320,966.00 3,958.00 - - - 337,943.36 522,672.20 InOperating Transfers 65,324.00 820,989.97 (Out)Operating Transfers 320,966.00 12,982.71 - 99,964.73 3,104,318.79 (53,397.56) 483,451.39 104,939.00 34,888.00 820,989.97 4,104.52 65,324.00 320,516.60 41,706.72 (545.07) 106,840.01 5,282.06 10,724.90 (1,581.00) 3,104,318.79 - 791,508.64 104,939.00 63,906.50 109.07 34,888.00 2,901,625.22 (42.00) 110,000.00 28,495.91 17,091.82 202,693.57 99,243.00 - 205,000.00 (119,500.00) 38,575.00 (6,984.35) 110,000.00 (0.00) - 12,389.51 449.40 - (119,500.00) 331,733.28 110,000.00 (119,500.00) 1,417.50 331,733.28 - - 5,696.00 - (3,687.00) - - - Revenues Expenditures: Debt Service: Expenditures Total Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures Other Financing Sources (Uses): Other Financing Sources (Uses) Total

35 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 Budgeted Amounts Actual Amount Carried with Variance FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 383,654.98 383,654.98 Budget Budget Basis year to Next (Negative) Positive TOWN OF RICHMOND MASSACHSUETTS Original Final Budgetary Forward Final Budget (385,654.98)818,806.24 (385,654.98)$ 433,151.26 818,806.24 (108,748.27) $ 433,151.26 (243,602.07) 818,806.24 $ 710,057.97 33,304.64 $ (243,602.07) - $ 33,304.64 - STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES STATEMENT BUDGETARY BASIS - (NON-GAAP) BUDGET AND ACTUAL GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY Sources Over (Under) Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Reconciliation of Budget Deficit: Votes Cash Free Prior Yr. EncumbrancesPrior Yr. Additional Encumbrances (3,784.56) 181,939.54 207,500.00 (3,784.56) 181,939.54 207,500.00 Excess of Revenues and Other Financing Fund Balances, Beginning of Year Fund Balances, End of year

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TAX COLLECTOR

Again this year the Collector’s thanks go to those taxpayers who pay on time and who identify what bill they are paying. However, many payments are still received without the Collector’s copy of the tax bill, without (or with incorrect) information regarding the bills to be paid, or with amounts that just don’t match their bills. I’m contemplating purchasing a number of voodoo dolls and pinning the incomprehensible checks to them. To properly credit a payment, the bill type, bill number and bill year are needed. Submitting the parcel ID, your name and your address, and your account number DOES NOT define the bill to be paid.

The leap forward in real estate taxes was from cleaning up the un-refunded amounts the auditors found from the 1990’s. While some refunds were made, most of the amounts found did not warrant refunds and were cleared from the records. The June 30, 2014 outstanding tax amount for FY 2014 was surprisingly high at $73,000. A number of taxpayers were dragging their feet, but finally paid, and a balance of about $24,000 will be subject to tax title proceedings.

As with real estate, the outstanding personal property tax amount for FY 2014 was surprisingly high; again some taxpayers were dragging their feet but finally paid. A balance of about $600 is being pursued.

Collection of the quarterly sewer betterment payments is going reasonably well. Efforts have been made to clean up the amounts outstanding, but tax title filings will have to be pursued. The principal portion of the quarterly sewer betterment payments reduces the total betterment amount to be paid. The initial cost of the project was $3.82 million and was subject to payment through the sewer betterment billings. Since inception in late 2006, betterment payments have brought the outstanding amount down to $2.85 million.

Efforts to collect overdue sewer operation and maintenance (O&M) bills have met with rather poor results. Certain of the properties with outstanding bills are already in tax title for unpaid sewer betterment bills, but placing properties in tax title specifically for outstanding O&M bills is planned.

The table below shows the outstanding receivables as of June 30, 2014 Ð the end of fiscal year 2014. These figures are drawn from the Collector’s records as of June 30, 2014, are unaudited and have not been reconciled with the general ledger.

As of 6/30/2014 Real Estate Taxes Levy of 2014 $73,177.20 Levy of 2013 $6,408.46 Levy of 2012 $811.89 Levy of 2011 0 Levy of 2000 0 Levy of 1989 - 2009 0 Total $80,398

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Personal Property Taxes Levy of 2014 $2,661 Levy of 2013 0 Levy of 2012 0 Levy of 2011 28 Levy of 2010 0 Levy of 1989 - 2009 365 Total $3,054 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes Levy of 2014 $4,046 Levy of 2013 1,577 Levy of 2012 433 Levy of 2011 1,133 Levy of 2010 313 Levy of 1998 - 2009 5,688 Total $13,189

Sewer Betterment Quarterly Payments Levy of 2014 $14,295 Levy of 2013 9,356 Levy of 2012 6,543 Levy of 2011 5,536 Levy of 2010 0 Levy of 2007 - 2009 0 Total $35,730

Total Betterment $2,850,847 Outstanding

Sewer Operation & Maintenance Annual Payments Levy of 2014 $5,452 Levy of 2013 2,568 Levy of 2012 1,891 Levy of 2011 1,283 Levy of 2010 1,181 Levy of 2007 - 2009 2,250 Total $14,626

Respectfully submitted, Frederick W. Schubert Town Collector

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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

I am honored to report that 2014 was yet another productive year for your town government. Highlights of the this past year’s successes include: the passage of comprehensive zoning changes for the Shores and other modifications to the zoning by-law, the continued removal of dead/diseased trees along town roadways, and the replacement of the roof at Town Hall. In addition, the Long Range Sustainability Work Group continued its important work with a focus on the long term sustainability of the school and the development of a marketing plan in an effort to attract young families to town. Also, the 250th Anniversary Committee set in motion plans for a spectacular community celebration that will take place on June 21, 2015 at Camp Russell.

As I have reported in the past, we continue to strive to make improvements in the way we deliver the day-to-day services of town government to you. We continue to make more effective use of technology to serve you better. We have recently instituted a way for credit card payments to be made at Town Hall for and the subscribers to my weekly e-news from town hall continues to grow. Town officials remain committed to improving how we provide services and we continue to look for ways to make your interface with Town Hall easy and user friendly.

I am pleased to report that the town continues to maintain its strong financial position. Our bond rating has remained at A1, and we continue to maintain strong balances in our reserve accounts. While this is continues to be positive news, it is important that we remain focused on forces that could have a negative impact on our financial position, such as our limited tax base, the rising costs of health care, pensions, and other fixed costs. We continuously need to find ways to enhance revenues as a way to offset rising costs within the budget. In addition, we must strive to implement strategies that will build upon he town’s assets to ensure its long term sustainability.

I am very honored to be part of the exciting things taking place in town. Each year we are able to improve upon the last and I welcome what lies ahead.

Matthew M. Kerwood Town Administrator

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CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The mission of the Richmond Conservation Commission is to implement the goals of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (CMR 10.00), Richmond Wetlands By-laws, and Scenic Mountain Act (MGL c. 131, ¤ 39a). The Commission serves to protect and conserve the quality of the environment, fisheries and wildlife, natural communities, and aesthetics of the town of Richmond by regulating activities that could negatively impact environmentally-sensitive resource areas, including wetlands, streams, riparian areas and mountain tops.

The amount of filings and overall activity handled by the Conservation Commission in 2014 was modest due to the fact that the housing market Ð particularly new construction Ð is still in recovery from the national economic downturn that began in 2008.

There were eighteen filings in 2014 Ð thirteen Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA’s), and five Notices of Intent (NOIs). Of the five NOI’s, one was filed by the Town for replacement of a deteriorated culvert on Swamp Road. The second NOI was filed under the Scenic Mountain Act and involved the installation of a second story and deck to an existing single-family home. The third NOI involved the repair and re-stabilization of a driveway embank- ment in an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. The fourth NOI pertained to management and removal of invasive plants in a resource area and buffer zone. The fifth NOI was submitted by the Richmond Shores Civic Association, and represented extensive proposed modifications to existing roads and drainage areas. This NOI, however, was ultimately retracted by the applicant with the intention of modifying the proposed work and resubmitting in 2015. The RDA’s included requests for tree removal, installation of fencing, septic work, home additions and improved drainage around homes experiencing water problems. All proposed projects were approved, albeit with certain necessary conditions in some cases. One (1) Certificate of Compliance Ð pertaining to the replacement of a degraded culvert on Cemetery Road Ð was also issued for work previously permitted. Three Emergency Certifications (EC’s) were ratified to protect human health/safety and public property. These EC’s included removal of dead/dying trees, replacement of a collapsed catch basin, and replacement of the collapsed section of a publicly maintained bridge. There were no enforcement actions.

As a reminder, our office hours at Town Hall are coordinated, so that the building inspector, health agent, conservation agent, and zoning enforcement officer are available at the same time on Wednesday mornings. Property owners who are planning projects are encouraged to stop in, discuss the planned activity, and ensure they understand what permits and approvals may be required.

As always, we would like to ask all residents, whether full-time residents or week-end home owners, to use the resources of the Commission to educate themselves on not only the Wetlands Protection Act, but also the Richmond Wetlands By-Laws and the Berkshire Scenic Mountains Act as adopted by Richmond. Through education, the Commission can help residents execute projects as expeditiously as possible while ensuring compliance with regulations that safeguard our natural environment and promote scenic beauty.

Respectfully Submitted, Ryan J. Aylesworth, Conservation Agent 40 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Richmond Historical Commission members are taking an active part in planning the 250th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Richmond scheduled for June 21, 2015. We would like to congratulate the other three towns that are also celebrating their 250th anniversaries in 2015: Becket, Lanesboro, and Williamstown. We have held several meetings to discuss what we might plan to celebrate this event in a way that would pique an interest in the town’s history. At present, we are working with the Richmond Historical Society in preparing a photo display of the Howes Bros. c.1903 prints of Richmond scenes to be held at the Northeast Schoolhouse in the summer of 2015. We are also participating in the professional paint restoration of the stage curtain at Town Hall, a town treasure painted by well-known artist Albert Sterner who summered in Richmond. Other ideas are to reproduce and sell vintage and current Richmond postcard pictures. Tentative plans include two slide shows: one of vintage Richmond views compiled by Virginia Larkin, and another of the history of the Richmond Furnace by William Edwards.

We also discussed the Veterans’ Memorial that is located in front of the school. We found that the stones for World Wars I and II were dedicated on Memorial Day. 1947. Below are two views of this event.

World War II veterans march down State Road.

Photos by Clem Moore.

Selectman Sam Frink, Town Clerk Mary Sherrill, and Constable Sherley Vosburg, father of two veterans

Again this year we held our cemetery walk, this year at the Cone Hill cemetery, focusing on the very old gravestones and the known carvers. This was in conjunction with the Richmond Historical Society and the Upper Housatonic River Valley Association’s fall tour

41 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 days. The walk was held on Sunday, September 21. Even though there was a little rain, we had several people from out of town who were very interested in our old stones and the carvers. This lead to several emails from people interested in additional information and our restoration plans of the site.

Always willing to find something old to learn about, in 2014 we looked at the Rowley house on State Road, an interesting double colonial saltbox house still on its original foundation dating back to the 1760’s. This one was overlooked on the 1970’s historical inventory list.

We have answered several requests for genealogical information, which is always fun to do. We have an ongoing request for information on the very early Irish families who lived and worked in the Richmond Furnace and the different mines here. We find there is not a lot of information written about the Irish immigrants, and more research is needed as they were an integral part of our history.

We would also like to remind everyone we are a town board and are available for questions on older homes, gravestones, or genealogy. We will answer all to the best of our ability. We look forward to seeing you at the events leading up to the big party on June 21, 2015, the very day and month of our incorporation as a town - June 21, 1765.

Respectfully submitted,

Gloria Morse Chairman

Members: Allison Edwards, William Edwards, Beverly Marion, Melanie Mesdea, Virginia Larkin, and Frieda Pilson.

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PLANNING BOARD

Site Plan Reviews Ð A total of two site plans for new residential home construction were reviewed and approved by the Planning Board. This is the same as last year. Except for the past three years, new residential home construction has averaged between three and four homes per year for the last 15 years and continues to be at a much lower rate when compared with other communities.

Special Permits Ð The Planning Board extended the Special Permit for a common driveway granted to John Balboni of Lenox Road for two years.

Zoning By-Law Changes Ð At a special Town Meeting on October 8, 2014, voters approved several zoning changes summarized below:

Zoning Map: Revised the zoning map changing the SR District to contain only the Richmond Shores Association subdivision; the rest of the SR area was zoned RA-C, which has the same existing dimensional requirements. Also moved the Richmond Congregational Church, parson- age and Town Hall to the RA-A District, reducing the acreage requirement from 2.5 acre to ? acre and the frontage from 250 to 100 feet.

Section 5.6 Table of Dimensional Requirements, Changed the RS district to 50-ft. frontage, 1/4 Ðacre lots, 25-ft. height, and 15-ft. setbacks all around. Made the maximum height in Districts RA-A, RA-C, and COMM to read 35 feet.

Section 6.1.2 Requirements for Extension, Reconstruction or Change in Use Section 6.1.2.a.1: Delete: “Such change, as well as the existing structure, shall meet all setback requirements in effect at the time of the application;”

Section 4.8.9 Permitted Principal Uses: change Section 4.8.9.a, removing the word “restaurant” and adding a Section 4.8.9.b, allowing a restaurant with a special permit in RA-C and COMM districts, to read: “Restaurant provided the Selectmen find that the lot area is adequate for the proposed use, and that the building, structures, off-street parking and other facilities and equipment are so designed and located as to not be detrimental to the neighborhood.”

Section 4.8.A and sections relating to Two-Family dwellings. Change the minimum lot area from 3 acres to 2.5. Allow conversion of a one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling, without a special permit in all districts except RS.

Section 6.7.2 Common Driveways: Allow for common driveways to service lots where

43 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 frontage is not on the same road.

Section 8.3 Administration And Enforcement: Violation. Add a new process called Non-criminal Disposition that is intended help people who have unintentionally violated the Zoning By- Law to take corrective action, thereby avoiding a fine or having to go to court. Fines would be imposed on violators failing to take corrective action

Respectfully submitted,

John Hanson, Chairman Richard Bell Linda Morse Paula Patterson John Vittori

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RECREATION COMMITTEE

The Richmond Recreation Committee (RRC) this year’s members were Jeff Konowitch (Chairman), Holly Freadman, Chris Begley, Rebecca Marzotto and newcomer Rachel Kanz.

The RRC continues to support athletics and programs that encourage the Richmond community to live healthy. This includes parents, teens and grade schoolers. We are so grateful to the coaches and assistants that volunteer their time so generously to the many different programs we support and/or sponsor. They help with: Fall soccer; Winter basketball; Spring baseball (T-ball, Coach’s Pitch, Minor and Little League); soccer; softball teams and lacrosse. Baseball, softball and soccer programs were run by the Great Barrington leagues with input from the RRC. All of these programs had good participation and many Richmond children were able to take advantage of multiple sports.

In the Richmond Youth Basketball program we were very encouraged by the numbers of children in the youngest of groups. The Kindergarten through third grade had over 20 participants. The change we saw was that more of the non ÐRichmond, school choice students, wanted to stay here and play basketball with their friends. The enthusiasm from the coaches and the participants has been outstanding. This year there were more than 30 students playing, three parents and a couple of RCS staff members that were coaching and there were also several other volunteers that were scorekeepers and referees. The teams start as young as Kindergarten and go all the way to 8th grade. The K thru 8th grade boys and girls played on development teams. Several students played basketball in Housatonic (boys) and Gt. Barrington (girls). Several Richmond boys also played on the Housatonic Travel teams.

The RRC programs do prepare our students to for a high school and beyond interest in physical fitness. These lifelong values help keep all involved in fitness and healthy lifestyles. This results in students playing at the varsity and junior varsity level in many high schools throughout the Berkshires. (For example: Monument Mountain, Taconic and Lenox). Those sports include but are not limited to: football, basketball, soccer, alpine skiing, baseball, softball, tennis, and swimming, Fall cross country and Spring track as well as golf and lacrosse. Several Richmond students were able to make it with their teams all of the way to the post season MIAA playoffs in tennis, alpine skiing, basketball and swimming. All of the students enjoyed their experiences and can turn them into passions in sports and other endeavors throughout their lives.

The “Reach the Beach” 5K road race continues to be a great community event and once again we had a great turnout. Becky Marzotto is our head organizer again along with her able team. Planning continues for this year’s 9th annual race on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2015 and this year serves as the kickoff for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration day. We will also sponsor some olde time picnic games for the event later in the day.

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This year was the 6th annual Ping Pong Tournament on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Richmond Consolidated School gymnasium. The smaller than usual turnout did not damp- en the spirits of the participants in any way. It featured residents and others coming to Richmond for a great evening of fun.

The RRC tennis program this past year changed to running a tennis ladder program that included many interested and talented players.

With this year being the 250th year of Richmond we the RRC enjoyed bringing many programs to the people of this town, we thank all those who played and/or helped out to make it a successful year. Especially our committee members and we also thank the Selectmen and all of the other town officials that assisted us throughout the year. We want to thank Matt Kerwood our Town Administrator who has assisted us in many ways. And let’s not forget the school administration including Natalie Gingras, Monica Zanin and Dr. Ripa along with and the rest of the staff of RCS for a great year of collaboration.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jeff Konowitch Chairman

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COUNCIL ON AGING

The Council on Aging oversees the operation of a van for the handicapped and wishes to thank the following drivers for their volunteer service: Brad and Joan Baker, Bill Hyden, James Beauregard, Pete Williams, Al Hanson, Kate Zahn, and Tom and Joanne Lahey. The van was used 153 days to transport 247 riders.

The Council received a grant from the Richmond Cultural Council for a program entitled “A Look At Richmond, Then And Now”. The Richmond School third-graders and their senior friends participated in a field trip around Richmond. They visited Town Hall, the Northeast School, the Fire Station, the Post Office, and the Library. Presentations at each location helped students to learn about the Town.

The annual Veterans Luncheon was again held at the school and was a great success. A special thanks goes to the school for providing the program and to Tammy Jervas and her staff for a wonderful meal.

The Council continues to offer exercise classes four days a week at Town Hall under the leadership of Christine Faber. Classes include tai-chi, osteo-strength training, and line dancing. A variety of luncheons and trips rounded out the COA year.

Respectfully submitted,

Jan Hartford

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BUILDING INSPECTOR

In 2014 the Building Inspection Department issued 63 permits:

New Dwellings: 1

Additions: 5

Interior Renovations: 12

Garages/Sheds/Barns: 3

Porches/ Decks/Gazebos: 3

Pellet/Wood Stoves/Inserts/Chimneys: 5

Windows/Siding: 7

Roofing: 15

Fence: 2

Tent: 2

Insulation: 1

Sheet Metal: 4

Solar Work: 3

Inquiries regarding building and zoning issued are welcome and encouraged. Our intent is to assist you in advancing your project from beginning to end with as few delays as possible.

Respectfully submitted,

Paul Greene Building Inspector

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POLICE CHIEF

In accordance with the Massachusetts Gun Control Act of 1998, I have issued Firearms Identification cards or Licenses to Carry Firearms to all qualified applicants during the period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

We continue to assist the Massachusetts State Police in the control of traffic and investigations of motor vehicle accidents and other investigations in matters of the town.

Thanks to all our constables for their support and cooperation in the handling of work details and emergency traffic control situations, keeping safe the work crews, emergency response personnel and the traveling public.

As always, our thanks go to the Massachusetts State Police for their continued quick response and the professional handling of all the town’s law enforcement requirements.

I will continue to hold office hours at Town Hall every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. so that residents can bring any questions they may have, and obtain permits and any other information they may require. I look forward to continuing to be of service to the town as Chief of Police.

Respectfully submitted,

William H. Bullett Chief of Police

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ANIMAL CONTROL AND INSPECTION OFFICER 2014 was an active year for Animal Control with numerous calls on nuisance wildlife as well as domestic animal calls. The wildlife calls consisted of sightings of bears, coyotes, bobcats, fox, and a moose. There were several calls of bears getting into garbage and/or bird feeders. There was also an instance where a bear entered a residence in search of food. Coyotes were also seen near live- stock and pets which was a major concern for homeowners. I also had an increase in calls involving beavers damming up waterways and damaging trees. All wildlife calls were handled by Animal Control or referred to Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife.

The domestic side of Animal Control doubled in activity from 2013. The Town had an increase in unleashed dogs as well as dogs that were not current on rabies vaccination. Owners were sent warnings and citations accordingly.

Other calls involved dogs attacking people or other dogs, barking over long periods of time as well as dogs off leash running loose. The Richmond Shore area was the most prob- lematic area. As Animal Inspector I am required to quarantine, for a period of ten days up to six months, any dog or cat that bites a human or another animal, depending on the animal’s rabies vaccination status. If the pet is unvaccinated this can result in a costly situation as well as a major inconvenience. Checking the animal’s vaccination status and updating it regularly can prevent such occurrences.

This year there were several calls about dogs biting young people; luckily the dogs involved were current on vaccinations. I also had several animal abuse complaints; all were proved to be unfounded.

The Animal Inspector is also required to inspect all farm animals and send a report to the Division of Animal Health in Boston. This year there were no farm inspections due, to a farm inspection book delay. This problem has since been resolved and inspection will resume accordingly.

I would like to thank the townspeople for their cooperation.

Respectfully submitted,

John W. Springstube Animal Control Officer Animal Inspector

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VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT/ AMBULANCE SERVICE In 2014 The Richmond Fire Department responded to a total of 290 calls .The call volume was up by 49 calls from 2013.The fire call breakdown was 132 fire calls 37 mutual aid 15 mutual aid calls out of town.4 structure fires in town. . False alarms were down by %75. We responded to 158 Medical calls 89 intown.61 to West Stockbridge 8 to Hancock. We train 4 times a month and many trips to New York as they come to our station also. I would like to say thank you to the Fire Association for buying us much needed Rescue tools with the letter fun money that makes us so much better in the field all tools that are not in the budget to buy nor- mally. Also a big Thank You to the town residents for being very generous with the letter fund donations. It is a Very Big help to the Department. Thank You!! Finally I would like to Thank the membership for their dedication and giving %100 on all calls You’re the Best.

May Everyone Have a Safe Year !!

Fire Chief, Steven Traver

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TREE WARDEN

This fiscal year we continued to be pro active about dead or dying trees on various roads in town. With the acquisition of funds through Town Hall we will continue to address potential problems. The regular Tree Warden budget was exhausted responding to tree issues throughout the year. We have many naughty trees out there.

Thanks to Matt Kerwood for his assistance, Gerry Coppola and his crew at the highway dept, Kevin Holden and his crew and the crews of Asplundh Tree Services.

Respectfully submitted,

Adam Weinberg Richmond Tree Warden

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR The Richmond Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is responsible for coordinating volunteers and private resources during emergencies and disasters. EMA providing leadership and develops plans for effective response to hazards, disasters or threats. Personnel are trained to protect the public and respond to both natural and manmade disasters. Our school has plans to cover most threats to the students.

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency designed 211 to reduce the number of non-emergency calls made to 911. Those dialing 211 can get updated disaster and storm information during emergencies. The center operates around the clock during emergencies and from 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. weekdays. Callers using cell phones in Berkshire County should not use 911 because the call goes to Northampton. Emergency cell phone calls should go to the Sheriffs’ Communications Center in Pittsfield at 413-442-3693.

Richmond has reverse 911 to help with notification of hazards. If sirens sound for three minutes with an up and down tone, listen to local radio stations or cable TV channel 116- 2 for information. WE are still looking for volunteers. If interested, please call my home at 413- 698-2570 or office 413-698-8600, or stop at our office at the Town Hall. Those wishing to receive reverse 911 calls can register their phone numbers (land-line or mobile) at either the Town of Richmond website at http://www.richmondma.org or contacting the town secretary at 413-698-3355.

Richmond EMA now has its own radio dispatch center at the Town Hall for emergencies. I am looking forward to another year of progress for the town of Richmond.

Thanks to those who help keep the 911 listings current and help in updating and maintain the street guide, the Assessor’s office, the Richmond Telephone Co., Mr. James Cunningham, Jr., and emergency personnel including state police, fire, and local police. I would also like to thank Berkshire control dispatchers for their fine job. Thanks to Gerald M. Coppola, Dept. of Public Works for helping in emergencies. Thanks once again to Richmond department heads and Selectmen for their cooperation.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas G. Grizey Director, Richmond Emergency Management 2014

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

During 2014, the Committee worked with the Town Administrator and the Selectmen to develop the town’s Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget which was subsequently approved at the May 2014 Annual Town Meeting. While the FY15 budgeted spending increased slightly, 1.6%, the amount to be raised from property taxes increased by 1.9% due to a slight decrease in state aid. For FY15, the school’s funding request from the town, our single biggest expense, was down by 4.6% due primarily to a decrease in Special Education costs, an expense that had seen large increases in previous years. The school's actual costs are greater than the town’s appropriation, with School Choice funds and government grants providing the necessary additional funding. School Choice funds remain a significant source of revenue required to fund important school programs. The resident student population is still well below historical levels and trending downward, remaining a cause for concern among all townspeople. The Long-Range Sustainability Working Group continues to study possible solutions along with other long-range issues important to the town.

The voters continued to support adding to the Stabilization Funds, including one specifically for Town Hall repairs. Together these funds contain about $600,000 that is about 10% of the Town's annual budget. The Selectmen and Finance Committee have used these funds to pay for the scheduled replacement of highway and fire vehicles in place of borrowing for such expenditures. The money can also be used for other capital expenses and large unan- ticipated expenditures. All spending from the Stabilization Funds requires approval from voters at either the Annual or Special Town Meetings.

The Committee remains committed to ensuring that the Town’s fiscal condition remains strong, and continues to look for ways to control costs while maintaining necessary services funded by tax rates that residents can afford.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert Gniadek, Chair Eileen Martin, Clerk Sandy Fenn John Mason Stevan Patterson

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ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Finally some exciting Zoning news! After a year of data collection spearheaded by Paula Paterson of the Planning Board and in conjunction with BRPC a series of Zoning Changes were forwarded to the Planning Board for review. At the writing of this report, the zoning amendments have been approved by Town vote and we are awaiting approval of the MA Attorney General’s office. The groundwork for these changes took place in FY2014 but the actual vote took place in FY2015.

On a more mundane note, there are still some issues with special permits and building permits. Please note if you are required to obtain a special permit prior to building, the plans approved by the special permit granting authority (SPGA) are the only plans you can build or work from. Modifications to plans subject to a special permit are subject to review by the SPGA and or building inspector.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard J. Miller Zoning Officer

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BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health issues fourteen disposal system permits for septic system work in calendar 2014. No permits were issued for new construction. Seven permits were issued for major upgrades, including new soil absorption fields, to systems failing Title 5 septic system inspections conducted for property transfer. Two additional major upgrade permits were issued for a failed system and a house expansion. The remaining five permits were issued for minor upgrades of septic tanks and distribution boxes.

Sixteen Title 5 septic inspections required for property transfers were witnessed by the Board of Health during the calendar year. Nine systems passed inspection, five systems passed with minor repairs made, and two systems were failed. Three of the systems needed further evaluation by the Board of Health with testing of potable water wells located less than 100 feet from soil absorption fields. Percolation tests and soil evaluations were witnessed at ten sites during the year. One evaluation was for new house construction and the remaining were conducted for upgrades to failing systems.

Food service permits were issued to seven establishments in the calendar year. The Board of Health issued permits to septage pumping and disposal system installer contractors.

Water quality testing results at four sites on Richmond Pond were received by the Board of Health during the summer season. Bacteria counts were within acceptable limits for the most part, although there were two late-season violations of bacterial quality at the Camp Marion White beach.

Respectfully submitted,

Peter Cohen Andrew Fisher Louise Maron Anthony Segal Fred Shubert John Olander, agent

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COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION

The Community Health Association is proud to report that 2014 was another successful year. Richmond and West Stockbridge residents alike have taken comprehensive advantage of our health promotion programs: clinics, educational programs, in-home health promotion visits, and community outreach. We believe that the provision of these services is essential for the health and well-being of all residents and primarily, we thank all of you for your support.

In April, CHA, in conjunction with the West Stockbridge Council on Aging, hosted an educational event and dinner at the Parish Center featuring Laurence Cohen, M.D. The event included a lecture on the new developments in spine surgery and joint replacements as well as an open question-and-answer session with 50 people in attendance.

CHA continues to work with the Boards of Health from both Richmond and West Stockbridge on communicable disease follow-up. This past spring and summer we specifically worked on outreach and education in regard to tick-borne illnesses. In August, we focused on Ebola readiness. Even though the risk for an outbreak was and continues to be low, CHA and the Boards of Health worked closely with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to ensure that proper protocols were in place.

In September, CHA hosted another successful educational event and dinner which was held at the Richmond Congregational Church. The lecture was on tick-borne illnesses presented by Deborah August, M.D. There were over 50 people in attendance and the question- and-answer session brought much clarity to the history, prevention, and treatment of those illnesses.

There continues to be two blood pressure and health promotion clinics weekly: every Monday and Wednesday morning at the CHA office in West Stockbridge and each Thursday morning at the Richmond Congregational Church. Over spring and summer we held clinics at the Richmond Library as well.

The flu season was predicted to be a severe one. We held a total of 18 seasonal flu clinics this past fall, and made office time and home visits available for those who could not make the public clinics. We administered over 300 influenza vaccinations. Special thanks go to everyone at the Richmond and West Stockbridge Town Halls, the Richmond Library, and the Richmond Congregational Church for their complete support. In addition to offering immu- nizations, we conducted 693 office/clinic evaluations, and made 413 home visits in 2014. Zoster (shingles) and tetanus vaccines were also provided this past year.

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None of the many services we offer would be possible without the ongoing support of the residents. The spring appeal totaled $12,109 and the winter appeal, including donations from our flu clinics totaled $12,785. Thank you very much to everyone who contributed and for the thoughtfulness of those who included us as recipients of memorial donations in honor of their loved ones. We wish you good health in 2015 and stand ready to serve your health needs in the upcoming year.

Respectfully submitted,

Emilie Jarrett RN BSN, Director

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

This is my 28th town report in as many years as your highway superintendent.

The winter of 2013-2014 was a near normal winter snow-wise, but it sure did seem cold- er than normal. Snowfall season began in November with 3.1 inches followed by December with 17.2 inches, January with 15.51 inches, February with 21.9 inches, March with 23.2 inches, and finally April with 3.39 inches. The total for the season 2013-2014 was 69.18 inches. As the rough winter and its severe temperatures left many potholes and broken pavement in a couple of heavily-traveled roads, Governor Patrick signed a pothole repair fund. We received $25,000 to make such repairs. With that money we were able to pave a section of Lenox Road and Lenox Branch Road. It was a much-needed improvement.

The department took care of the gravel roads throughout the spring thaw using ? inch stone and gravel to maintain the travel ways. When the roads started drying up, we began our spring grading using some 1,320 tons of material, followed by 12,000 gallons of dust control product.

Chapter 90 money (aid from the Commonwealth) was released but again late in the season. We are now in the process of replacing a large culvert on Swamp Road with an open bottom type system that follows the Army Corps of Engineers stream-crossing regulations. We have met with the Conservation Commission and put the repair out to bid in the spring of 2015. Another project is the reconstruction of Jolindy Road and Pine Grove Drive with a full road reclamation and new drainage. Both projects are under the design of Foresight Land Services of Pittsfield and the Richmond DPW.

Things were going real nice, as we got ready for roadside mowing, some other grading, and I just started my vacation when Mother Nature took over again - as she does so often. At the end of June we had one heck of a storm that left an enormous amount of damage to the roads. With only two of us able to run equipment and drive the larger trucks, I knew it was not going to be pretty as the repairs where going to take some time. I did cost repair estimates and locations of the most severely damaged roads. Cross culvert blocked Removed blocked Cone Hill Road causing flooding of $ 1,500 culvert and replace it. road Cunningham Hill Road shoulders Graded edges using 5 $ 1,500 Road eroded loads of gravel Road shoulders eroded, Graded edges using 4 Dean Hill Road leaving wide openings $ 1,200 loads of gravel in road Dublin Road from Road flooded taking Brought in 4 loads of route 41 to Summit out guard post and 6" surge reset larger $ 1,200 Road edge of drainage ditch rocks Dublin Road from Road shoulders eroded Brought in 15 loads of Summit Road to severely eroding half enhanced bank run $ 9,000 Sleepy Hollow way across the road gravel to fill ditches

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Bridge Road shoulders Graded edges using 4 East Road $ 1,200 eroded loads of gravel Large culvert Replaced 60' of 18" plugged by a tree culvert, fill in very deep stump, causing ditches before reshaping Lower Swamp Road $ 10,000 severe damage to them, cleaned out a drop road edge and inlet, needs to be driveways for 500 ' replaced. Roadway needs to be $ 30,000 repaved. Road flooded over Reinforced headwalls of Lower West Road culverts washing out culverts, new blacktop, $ 20,000 much of it rip rap shoulders Graded using 7 loads of Osceola Road Road edges eroded $ 2,100 gravel

Graded using 4 loads of Osceola Road Ext. Road edges eroded $ 1,200 gravel Road edges eroded, Graded using both 4 Patton Road and water way loads of surge and 3 $ 2,000 washed out loads of gravel Severe erosion along New catch basins 300 ft edge causing large Perry's Peak Road of 18" culvert 200 ton $ 15,000 deposit of gravel of 6" surge onto properties Graded using 5 loads of Reservoir Road Road edges eroded $ 1,500 gravel

Road edges eroded, Graded using 8 loads of Rossiter Road culverts overflowed $ 2,400 stone and gravel washing roads out

Road flooded leaving Graded using 8 loads Sleepy Hollow Road erosion of road and gravel replaced separated $ 3,200 sinkholes culvert

Edges on both side Swamp Road Filled edges with 6" eroded leaving 2-3 $ 1,600 surge 8 loads (Butler Hill) ft deep edges

Estimate cost of repairs, some completed, others $104,600 still in work

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We made short-term repairs on many of the roads so that people could travel to and from home without too much inconvenience. While Bob and I where making these repairs, Rick was able to keep up with the day to day needs of the town - changing signs, mowing the school and beach area, starting the roadside mowing for the summer, all while driving the smaller truck working with us. Much appreciated, Rick!!! It wasn’t until the middle of August that I had a full crew again, and was able to finish up the balance of the repairs. We finished all repairs in October, 2014.

Other projects completed:

We reclaimed Deer Hill Road earlier in the spring and paved it with 2 inches of a winter coarse fine binder in preparation for a stone seal in 2015. Roadside mowing was done using our two tractor mowers and the over-the-guardrail mower. We do take special care of the inter- sections that may interfere with visibility. This year’s “White Goods and Bulky Day” was successful as usual. The company that accepted our electronics closed without any notice to. We stored everything in the salt shed until I was able to get a local company to accept these products. We will continue this program.

At Town Beach, I want to thank our lifeguards, Samantha Parkington and Madison Smith, for making the season a safe one. The grounds and equipment are maintained by the DPW. I want to thank the Massachusetts State Police and Tom Grizey for making their unsched- uled stops throughout the year during the daytime hours. We will continue to close the gate at 7:00 p.m. nightly.

I want to thank the Civic Association for their annual town cleanup. Picking up trash along the roadsides makes it so much safer when mowing.

Special thanks go out to Sheriff Tom Bowler and Sgt. John Salvy of the Berkshire County House of Corrections community service program for all their help in the fall and spring with the installation and removal of our winter snow fence. Thanks also go to the Richmond Fire Dept. and Chief Travers for all their help during nasty wind and rainstorms, and thanks to Richmond Telephone for their assistance.

I want to thank all of the crew for all their hard work.

Respectfully submitted,

Gerald M. Coppola Director of Public Works

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BERKSHIRE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT OPERATIONS Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project began its 2014 operations within the town on April 24th with larval surveillance. Larvae were detected immediately and treated. During the season 56 sites were identified and treated with larvicide. Spray operations to control adult mosquitoes began on July 30th and ended on September 3rd. During the season 2,433 acres were treated. Eighteen requested residential spraying were performed. A total of 49 catch basins were treated during the month of July.

Surveillance trapping for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis began on July 1st . On September 11th the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed one mosquito sample to be positive for West Nile Virus. A spray response was planned however low temperatures and high winds prevented the spraying from taking place. Surveillance activities continued until October1st with no additional virus isolations were confirmed.

During the season drainage ditches and culverts were cleaned as needed.

The following materials were used for adult and larval control.

VECTOBAC G (BTI LARVICIDE) 131 LBS. 56 ACRES

DUET (ADULTICIDE) 5.7 GAL. 2,377 ACRES

VECTOLEX WSP (CATCH BASINS) 49 PACKETS

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CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT

Tree removal and other improvement projects were undertaken in both Cone Hill and the Northeast Cemetery during 2014. A new storage shed was placed in Center Cemetery. The removal of the old one will take place in the summer of 2015.

In 1024, there were 13 burials and 3 lots were purchased.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Parsons Cemetery Superintendent

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FRIENDS OF THE RICHMOND LIBRARY

Friends of the Richmond Library is an organization whose main function is to support and enhance library service for the town of Richmond. We fundraise and volunteer on behalf of the Richmond Free Public Library. In fact, you may have seen our “01254” hats around town. We also plan forums and special activities, and in general, help to make the library a special place. We also maintain the library copy machine.

As of December 2014, we had one hundred and seven members. The board meets periodically, although we do not meet in December, January or February. The present board members are:

Candy Mountain Ð President Ann Larkin Ð Vice President Nanci McConnell Ð Treasurer Mary Blair Ð Clerk Doane Perry Ð Member at large Karel Fisher Ð Member at large

Because this year will be the town’s 250th anniversary celebration, many of our fundraising activities in 2014 revolved around raising funds to book “Animal Adventures” for a live animal program at Camp Russell on June 21, 2015. We also plan to have our former Library Director Lauren Losaw conduct a story time that day. We have been selling Richmond 250th commemorative mugs, key chains, and tie tacks to raise money for these programs.

We have also funded some of the library’s workshops. In the spring Tung Chi came to show us “What to do with Tofu” and Christine Faber came to show us everything we needed to know to do “Yoga at Home.” In the fall we had a Lifetime Members Appreciation Day with special activities and acknowledgements. In December we helped finance a subscription to Ancestry.com and Heritage.com at the library for the coming year. Also, since the Library has decided to downsize the book sale area and turn it into more library space, the Friends have approved the purchase of new carpets for that area.

Respectfully submitted,

Candy Mountain President

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FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

In 2014, the Richmond Free Public Library provided patrons with access to a wide variety of materials, programming and information. Through the library collection as well as statewide materials via Interlibrary Loan, patrons checked out books, magazines, music cds, audio books, DVDs, E-Books, downloadable audio, downloadable video, museum passes and puzzles.

In 2014, the library facilitated the following programs for adults: a monthly book discussion, knitting tips, computer/i-pad tutorials, an Oscar party, a “How to Cook with Tofu” demonstration, a how to do “Yoga at Home” demonstration, a seed swap, a “Bring a Friend to the Library” week, forums, a holiday craft workshop and a holiday solstice party.

For children, the library hosted the following programs: a monthly story hour, a visit from Richmond Consolidated School’s third grade, a “Take Your Child to the Library” day, an Independent Summer Reading program, and “Hallowe’en at the Library” With funding from the Richmond Cultural Council and the Friends, the library facilitated the live animal program, “Rainforest Reptiles”.

With our wireless connection, the library continues to provide access to both the internet and statewide library databases. Thanks to the Friends of the Richmond Library, patrons have use of a copier.

The library continues to prepare for Richmond’s upcoming 250th celebration. Along with the Friends of the Richmond Library, in December 2014 the library purchased a one-year subscription to Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest online. Patrons can research their family history in the library using Ancestry.com and they can research at home using HeritageQuest online. The Friends are selling 250th mugs, key fobs, and tie tacks at the library.

The library wishes to thank our volunteers for 2014: Marjorie Baldwin, Margaret Beauregard, Lydia Cote, Bob Dziuban, Jan Hartford, Nanci McConnell, John Mountain, Dolores Rocha, Craig Swinson and Cruz Swinson.

The library also wishes to thank the following organizations for their yearly support: The Friends of the Richmond Library, The Library Board of Trustees, The Richmond Board of Selectmen, The Richmond Garden Club and The Richmond Record.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristin Smith, Director Richmond Free Public Library

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REPORT FOR VETERANS SERVICES

The Town continues to honor its veterans by providing benefits in their time of need. During 2014 one veteran and the widow of a veteran received benefits. While receiving benefits the veteran is required to job search or seek alternative sources of income. The veteran is also encouraged to tell employers of tax credits available once a veteran is hired. Veterans in need of assistance should contact me for assistance in filing a VA or Aid and Attendance claim.

Respectfully submitted,

Rosanne M. Frieri Director

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE

First, I would like to call your attention to our superintendent Dr. Barbara Ripa’s submission which is also included in this report. She goes into detail regarding the workings of the school, our testing results, teacher professional development, improvements to the playground, and our wide variety of community programs. I encourage you to read her report for those details; there is a lot for Richmond to be proud of. This report will focus on School Committee business.

As noted in Dr. Ripa’s report, on the basis of our MCAS results, Richmond achieved Level 1 status for the second year in a row, and was ranked in the top three schools in the state. In the coming year, we decided to participate in the pilot of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers testing program (PARCC), which will potentially replace the MCAS in the near future. As pilot participants, we maintain our Level 1 status as our staff and students gain valuable experience with this new test, which is computer-based and places greater emphasis on multidisciplinary knowledge.

In an effort to contain costs we continue to explore opportunities for collaboration with other districts. This year our focus was on the Southern Berkshire Shared Services Project (SBSSP), an initiative spearheaded by Representative “Smitty” Pignatelli that includes Richmond and five other school districts: Lee, Lenox, Berkshire Hills, Farmington River, and Southern Berkshire. While grant funds to facilitate the project did not survive the state budget process, the six districts remain committed to finding ways to work together, and discussions are ongoing.

On the long-range planning front, the School Committee and Long Range Sustainability Working Group (LRSWG) agreed that a thorough analysis of the school be undertaken by an objective third-party organization. As such, the town requested quotes for a “Future School Scenarios” study and the work was awarded to the New England School Development Council (NESDEC). This study is underway, and if all goes according to plan it will be completed by the time you read this. The LRSWG and the School Committee will each make recommendations for the future based on the findings of this report.

Additionally:

¥ We surveyed the area pre-kindergarten programs in the county, and found that prices range from $28 to $40 per day. At $35/day our PK tuition is in line with the county. ¥ We negotiated a new tuition agreement with Berkshire Hills Regional School District for our high school students. Tuition for FY 2015 is $7,743 and will increase over the

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next three years culminating in a rate of $8,626 in FY 2018. For reference, FY 2015 tuition to Lenox is $9,170 and FY 2015 tuition to Pittsfield is $9,543. ¥ We raised our cafeteria lunch prices for the first time in several years, bringing them in line with USDA recommendation. Student lunch increased from $2.00 to $2.75 and adult lunch increased from $3.50 to $4.00. ¥ We continue to review and update our school policies. This year we reviewed and approved a number of polices, including Field Trips, Network Acceptable Use, and Family Medical Leave.

Last but certainly not least, sincere thanks from us on the School Committee to all of you: teachers and staff, PTO, volunteers, town officials, and all Richmond taxpayers. I am immensely proud of our school and the benefits our children reap from being a part of it. It wouldn’t be possible without you. I hope everyone will take advantage of opportunities to visit the school to see what you’ve built.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Biancolo, Chairman School Committee

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SHAKER MOUNTAIN SCHOOL UNION REPORT

HANCOCK

2014 was exciting year for Hancock Elementary School. Principal Mrs. Tracey Tierney worked with her staff and brought about many changes. Continuing to focus on time on task and elevating rigor, Mrs. Tierney helped her staff identify ways to use time more effec- tively and to elevate the level of instruction for students. The staff identified benchmarks to be used to measure student progress, and when progress was slower than expected, Mrs. Tierney and the staff developed new strategies for working with students to target weak areas and bol- ster the acquisition of skills.

The hard work really paid off. In late summer, the school learned that the students had scored very well on MCAS, the required state exam. The test measures student learning in math and English Language Arts(ELA), and science for upper grades. The state sets a math and ELA goal for each school and for each sub-group in the school. Hancock Elementary has one sub-group: special education. The Hancock children not only met the goals, they exceeded them in both content areas. Even the special education students excelled. When schools meet or surpass the goals set by the State in all categories, they are declared a Level One School. Unfortunately, because Hancock does not have ten or more students per grade level, the state declares that there is not enough data for an official declaration of Level One.

However, Hancock received very special recognition for its achievement. Massachusetts Secretary of Education Mathew Malone paid a visit to Berkshire County schools that had just reached Level One status and Hancock Elementary was one of the schools. Secretary Malone praised the students for their hard work and encouraged them to continue to do their very best. He praised the staff for their hard work and made note that in a small school like Hancock, staff has to wear many hats and work together to achieve what they did. It was a very proud day for Hancock Elementary.

In addition to improving instruction and learning, the staff identified a new mission and goals statement and discussed ways to incorporate them into daily life at the school. "Be More Awesome" has become the rallying cry and sums up the message in the mission statement and goals.

Hancock and Richmond worked together to identify common professional development days and half days so the two schools could work together for high level math training. We were able to use our Title IIA Grant funds to share the cost of the presenter with Richmond. Teacher at the schools received additional professional development through training at the school provided by Mrs. Tierney, and most teachers spent a day shadowing a teacher in their same grade level in another district to observe and compare instruction strategies. This, too, proved to be very beneficial.

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New Hope, Hancock's parent group, continues to play an important role in the school. I commend the members for their energy and creativity. Early in the school year, New Hope members sought to raise funds to update and improve the playground. They identified several ways to raise funds, including sponsoring the first annual Auction at the school. What an event that was. The common space was filled with tables of items for silent bidding and the stage was packed with items that were auctioned off. Other tables were beautifully decorated with centerpieces created by students and along the kitchen wall were several more tables, which were filled with some of the most inviting and delicious I have ever had. At the invita- tion of the auctioneer, I agreed to offer a meal to be prepared by me to be auctioned off. I offered a four course Italian meal for six to be prepared in the home of the individual who won the bid. What a great time I had preparing and serving that meal and I look forward to offering the same in the next auction. New Hope took in over $9,000 through the auction.

Mrs. Tierney and her staff continued to honor important community events, filling the common space with seniors who sat down to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner and with families at Christmas time to celebrate the Annual Community Christmas. These two events continue to be highlights of the school year along with the Grand Breakfast, which brings grandparents to school to enjoy a breakfast with their grandchildren. The school musical presentation was also a wonderful event and very well attended.

After lengthy deliberations, Hancock School Committee successfully negotiated a five-year tuition agreement with Mt. Greylock Regional High School. The agreements begins with school year 2014-2015 and ends in June 2019. The School Committee has begun conversations with McCann Technical School to see if there is a way to reduce vocational tuition costs for Hancock students.

Student and staff safety is a high priority at Hancock Elementary School. During 2014 school year, Mrs. Tierney worked with the staff and the Massachusetts State Troopers to update the safety plan of the school including safety drills. With the assistance of the State Troopers, the school practiced its Lock-Down Drill both in the school and in the "castle" to prepare for an emergency while students are out at play. We are very grateful for the wonderful relationship we have with our State Troopers.

RICHMOND Richmond Consolidated School had a great year in 2014. Already recognized by the State as a Level 1 school, Principal Monica Zanin and the staff worked hard with the students to help them achieve at even greater levels. Once again, their hard work paid off. Richmond Consolidated continues to be a Level 1 school with special recognition for Grades Three and Five, whose scores ranked them first in the state for math and Grade 4 was ranked third. Richmond Consolidated was ranked in the top three schools in the State. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen.

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Mrs. Zanin, in her second year as Principal, continued to make improvements in the classrooms and on the school grounds. While English Language Arts was the major area of focus for professional development in 2013, last year was dedicated to high quality training in "teaching math for understanding." Our math consultant was Mr. Michael Flynn, former MA Teacher of the Year, Consultant, and adjunct faculty at Mount Holyoke College. Mrs. Zanin and the staff worked in collaboration with staff from Hancock Elementary School. The teachers are to be commended for all their efforts in working together to better themselves as teachers of math. The MCAS results shared above are the product of these efforts.

Thanks to the capital improvement budget of the Town, RCS was able to give the playground a fresh new look. The old mulch was removed and the playground supports were buried in fresh rubber mulch. The swings seats were replaced and the weeds were cut back. The playground looks great! Thank you to the Town.

The School Council met on a regular basis and focused on increasing community involvement. The Council also worked on updating the School Improvement Plan. Thank you to all who serve in this capacity.

Our seventh graders reached out to the senior population in Richmond and went to one of their gatherings to discuss how the students and seniors could work with each other. The seniors talked about the new technologies they were trying to use and the seventh graders jumped right in with information and assistance. The outcome of that first meeting was that RCS set up a technology day for the seniors during which time seventh graders worked one- on-one with the seniors in the computer lab. The students demonstrated how to use iPads and computers and a good time was had by all. As the year wound down, Richmond Consolidated students and staff were discussing ways for the school to participate in the upcoming 250th Celebration of the town.

RCS welcomed the community into the school for two very important annual cele- brations. Our local veterans were honored at a special Veteran's Day Program held in the school. Preparing for this event is a school-wide activity and learning opportunity. Students in each grade prepared something for the special day, such as decorations for the wall, making placements, servings as hosts or preparing and then singing songs during the reception. It was a wonderful day.

The community was also welcomed into the school for the annual Thanksgiving Feast and a feast it was. The cafeteria was filled during both seatings and everyone enjoy the fabulous meal prepared by Cafeteria Directory Tammy Jervas, her very capable staff and several volunteers. Thank you Tammy and staff!

Student and staff safety continues to be a high priority at RCS. Last year the school was paid a visit by Jim Carmichael, Head of Safety for Massachusetts State Troopers. He walked through the building and made suggestions regarding ways to improve safety, such as

71 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 installing outside cameras. He also reviewed the safety procedures of the school and suggest- ed improvements, which were incorporated into the safety plan. The school practiced their Lock-Down Drill and Evacuation Drill and through the process, learned how to improve the drills. The school's Crisis Plan was also updated.

NEW ASHFORD New Ashford students had a great year at Lanesborough Elementary and Mt. Greylock. I had the good fortune to visit our elementary children during two visits to the school and I attended the Spring Concert. How wonderful it was to see the children performing with their recorders!! They were great. I regularly check in with Mt. Greylock guidance to see how our New Ashford students have transitioned into the middle school and have always been pleased to hear the report. From these conversations I have learned that New Ashford students do well in the transition and in the seventh grade classrooms.

Hancock Elementary School and Lanesborough Elementary School worked in collaboration in the science area last year. Hancock students were invited to visit Lanesborough to discuss and plan science projects and to observe the Lanesborough Science Fair. It was a great experience for all the students.

One of the highlights of a sixth graders school year is the trip to Cape Cod at the end of the year. The Hancock and Lanesborough students already knew each other because of the science experiences and to hear about the four day trip from the adults who went with them, one would think they had been life-time friends.

Year 2014 was the first year of a three-year tuition contract with Lanesborough Elementary School. The tuition rate was $7,994, which was a 3% increase. The School Committee worked long and hard to negotiate a multi-year tuition agreement with Mt. Greylock. The outcome was that Hancock School Committee and New Ashford School Committee agreed to a five-year commitment to Mt. Greylock at an annual increase of 5% with a variable based on the adjusted per pupil cost for Mt. Greylock students, which could actually lower the tuition amount in any of the five years. The new tuition agreement begins in FY2015.

Once again, the New Ashford School Committee was able to return unused funds to the town at the conclusion of the fiscal year. The funds that were returned were as a result of not using all of the money set aside for Mt. Greylock tuition.

72 TOWN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & MISC. REPORTS Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Richmond Cultural Council (RCC) received 43 Grant applications, including 6 Field trip requests from the Richmond Consolidated school, for the 2015 fiscal year. As of March 1, 2015, the Council awarded 21 grants totaling $7,857 for local cultural programs. These grants will support a range of grass-roots activities, such as concerts, plays, exhibitions, field trips for schoolchildren, after-school youth programs, writing workshops, scholarships and lectures. A complete list of recipients and grant amounts can be found below.

The Richmond Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LLC’s) serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The MCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council which then allocates funds to each community, based on the size of its population. Decisions regarding who receives the grants are made at the community level by a board of municipally appointed volunteers.

The Richmond Cultural Council is always interested in feedback and input from our town residents. Please contact our chairperson or any other member of the council to discuss your ideas. If you would like to get involved, the RCC is looking for interested people to join the council.

The fiscal year 2015 grants awards are:

Applicant Project Title Decision Ronald Barron A Recital of American Music for Trombone and Piano $600 IS 183, Art School of the Berkshires “Learning through Arts” program at Richmond $530 Richmond Free Public Library Wingmaster’s Raptor Program $432 Richmond Free Public Library Animal Adventures Program- in coordination with the 250th Celebration $495 Richmond and West Stockbridge Fine Art Show General support $400 Shakespeare & Co. Fall Festival of Shakespeare $400 Woody Printz Chris & Woody American Roots Music $100 WAM Theatre Educational Outreach $215 Berkshire Concert Choir Steve Murray Songs Commission $400 Pythagoras theatre Works 2015 Summer Season $100 Edith Wharton Restoration Edith Wharton Writing Contest $200 West Stockbridge Chamber Players Concert $200 Elizabeth Smith Plimoth Plantation Field Trip $450 Joy Mullen Great East Festival Field Trip $500

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Sharon Renfrew Springfield Museums $200 Kelly Smedvig Art Omi Field Trip $400 Kelly Smedvig 3D- Doodler- Art Becomes Object $385 Richmond PTO After School Break Dance $500 Program Amy Brentano The Scarlet Heart Play $500 Lighting Berkshire Theatre Group School Residency program $650 Berkshire Children’s Chorus Scholarships Grades 2-12 $200

Respectfully submitted by: Sandra Flannery, Chairperson

Current Cultural Council Members Sandra Flannery, Chair Irma Godlin, Member Frieda Pilson, Treasurer Regina Serkin, Grant Coordinator Ina Wilhelm, Member

75 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

FENCE VIEWERS

Apparently not all fences make for good neighbors. We assisted a resident of Swamp Road in resolving an improperly placed fence on their property. The fence viewers determined that an illegal fence exists on the northwest corner of the affected property owner’s property. The town of Richmond requested that the fence be removed within 30 days. The fence was not removed as ordered and our assistance culminated in support of the affected property owner in Civil Court where the testimony of the fence viewers was instrumental in the issue resolution.

Please be aware that your fence viewers are available to help resolve a fence-line dis- pute; however, determining property boundaries (lines) is not within our job description. Should you encounter a fence line issue, please call and we’ll do whatever we can to bring about a solution.

Stanley Iwanowicz Alan Hanson Roger Manzolini Fence viewers

76 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

RICHMOND LAND TRUST

On September 13, 2014, the annual Pie Social/Pie Nic was held on the Boynton property on Osceola Road. Even though the weatherman didn't give us a nice warm sunny day (it was rainy), we had a good turnout despite the weather. When it comes to good homemade pies, the weather doesn't deter Richmond residents. Next years' event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Save the date.

The Charles and Mary Kusik Citizenship Award was presented to long-time Richmond native Gloria Morse. This honor was well-deserved as Gloria is a walking encyclo- pedia of the history of Richmond.

The mission of the Richmond Land Trust (RLT) is to preserve the rural character of our town through conservation and thoughtful development. During 2014, RLT did not put any Conservation Restrictions (CR) on property nor were we given or did we purchase any property. However, in late fall RLT and the town found out that Camp Marion White, the Girl Scout Camp, is for sale. The property consists of approximately 30 acres on the west side of Swamp Road and about the same on the east side. Both RLT and the town have made it known to the Girl Scout Council of Central and Western Massachusetts that we are very interested in being able to acquire the property to keep it as open space.

Each year RLT makes contributions to the Town of Richmond in lieu of taxes on land owned by the Trust, and to Berkshire Natural Resources Council for services rendered. The income for these payments is derived from membership donations, for which we are very grateful, plus we realize some return on investments.

If you have any questions or comments about your land or other land in Richmond that contributes to our rural nature, please don't hesitate to contact any member of the board. By the time you read this, the RLT web site will be up and running. Check it out and let us know what you think of it: www.richmondlandtrust.net.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard K Stover Jr, President Ruth Bass, Vice President John Mason, Treasurer Christopher Magee, Secretary

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SCHOLARSHIP REPORT

The Anita Chapman Scholarship Fund was established in 1971 with the sole purpose of assisting young people with their education or training following high school graduation.

The Mildred Wheeler Memorial, named for a Richmond art teacher, and the Sara MacDonald Scholarship, established in honor of a resident who taught at a one-room school in Richmond, are both invested by the town. Jason Konowitch won the Wheeler award of $750, and Ashley Glass received the $500 MacDonald award.

The remaining scholarship funds are privately invested. Two scholarships of $750 each were given by the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department/Malnati Family Fund. These went to Emily Martin and Julian Michaels. The Fire Department/Malnati awards are funded in part by proceeds from the annual chicken barbecue.

Jennifer Evans and Olivia Piazza each received $1,000 from the Anita Chapman Scholarship Fund and Rachael Konowitch received $500.

The Joyce C. Spence Award of $450 was awarded to Thomas Randolph. Our thanks to the Richmond PTO for their continued support of this award and to the Richmond Congregational Church and the Richmond Civic Association for their annual contributions.

A $750 William A. and Hazel B. Dickson Scholarship went to Anjelica Jarret. Winner of the $200 scholarship given in memory of Harold Kingsley was Julie Castagna. Monique Mielke received the $100 George Kingsley Scholarship. The awards committee for all the scholarships consisted of representatives from Richmond civic organizations. All recipients are full-time Richmond residents who are either entering college or are already enrolled.

The awards committee’s decisions are based mainly on academic achievement and community service.

Donations to the various funds are welcome and we thank those of you who have contributed this past year. More information is available from either Jan Hartford or Betty Gniadek of the Chapman committee, which administers the awards procedure and is in charge of invest- ing the monies in three of the funds.

Respectfully submitted,

Jan Hartford Chair, Anita Chapman Scholarship Committee

78 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 Bal Due Chgs Int Due Transactions 2006 235.84 33.61 33.61 0.00 5.00 0.00 274.45 0.00 329.88 604.33 20092010 5,524.06 5,624.95 985.762009 582.252010 985.762011 582.25 5.262012 0.00 5.352013 0.00 5.42 222.01 4.85 1.28 4.982010 15.00 0.65 0.00 0.68 1.28 0.90 2.72 6,731.83 0.00 0.65 0.66 0.68 6,222.20 0.00 0.00 0.90 0.00 0.00 0.66 222.01 0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 6,731.83 0.00 0.00 15.00 0.41 0.00 6,222.20 15.00 0.00 15.00 228.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.00 210.42 0.00 21.10 148.37 0.00 20.75 0.00 20.64 0.00 376.92 12.75 0.00 0.00 9.35 213.55 33.75 4.56 0.00 2.31 30.45 113.46 25.31 22.95 327.01 201120122013 2.74 4.85 4.9820102011 0.252012 0.90 0.002013 0.66 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.90 0.001998 797.39 0.66 1,854.09 0.001999 1,602.88 0.002000 190.46 1,659.63 0.00 0.00 0.002001 165.89 15.00 0.002002 184.00 15.00 0.002003 185.60 0.00 15.00 141.65 0.002004 140.03 0.00 101.74 0.00 141.65 219.512005 142.08 0.00 0.00 87.12 15.00 101.74 143.10 0.00 17.99 61.86 15.00 281.94 224.85 0.00 20.75 27.07 15.00 87.12 0.00 60.00 0.00 20.64 56.47 61.86 734.96 127.00 0.00 36.81 1,809.09 0.00 27.07 0.00 0.00 7.98 18.63 0.00 56.47 0.00 1,617.88 5.00 0.00 0.00 4.56 36.81 1,674.63 0.00 0.00 2.31 18.63 0.00 229.26 5.00 25.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 25.31 0.00 2,038.35 351.05 459.11 0.00 5.00 22.95 734.96 0.00 1,968.93 0.00 5.00 0.00 2.21 272.63 0.00 5.00 780.67 1,676.84 0.00 0.00 276.12 5.00 1,239.78 0.00 252.46 463.58 0.00 0.00 172.10 0.00 0.00 203.55 469.51 736.21 0.00 184.91 429.28 0.00 248.48 745.63 292.63 0.00 681.74 283.47 0.00 464.73 257.51 487.02 346.05 442.42 594.53 Sylvia Amy Hemlock Road North Denise M Chestnut Street 25 Bridge Street 1986 Dublin Road 50 Grist Mill Road TAX TITLE CUSTODIAN TAX 1 408.0 0180Total North Robert C 2 101.0 0053Total Skluzacek, 3 101.0 0113 Brabec, Charles 11,149.01 1,568.01 1,568.01 0.00 237.01 25.86 0.00 12,954.03 4.17 0.00 0.00 4.17 12,954.03 0.00 282.01 0.00 312.04 0.00 177.34 489.38 Total4 101.0 0064 Total Sabino, Susan 8 402.0 0089 Barriere, Richard L. 15.29 2.22 0.00 2.22 5,913.99 0.00 255.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 264.51 272.93 0.00 341.94 128.31 5,836.56 401.24 0.00 582.52 6,419.08 Tax #Title Account # Location Year Owner/ Tax Betterments Interest Demand Charges Net of Trs Trs Total

79 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 Bal Due Chgs Int Due Transactions 200720082009 249.74 1,628.172010 1,741.492011 1,773.302012 1,797.15 80.532013 47.31 1,734.36 121.33 1,779.06 183.56 80.53 47.31 121.33 192.34 183.56 285.92 192.34 0.00 207.06 0.00 0.00 285.92 0.00 207.06 0.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 1,690.48 1,877.82 335.27 0.00 1,971.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,004.49 0.00 0.00 1,413.89 1,369.73 0.00 2,035.28 280.41 1,197.16 0.00 2,001.12 3,104.37 3,247.55 0.00 3,169.02 898.01 0.00 615.68 446.97 2,902.50 224.56 2,482.25 2,225.68 200720082009 14.282010 24.572011 26.28 26.76 27.12 7.37 5.76 4.32 7.37 2.77 5.76 2.91 4.32 0.00 2.77 0.00 2.91 0.00 5.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 15.00 15.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 26.65 0.00 45.33 0.00 45.60 0.00 0.00 44.53 0.00 45.03 17.47 29.70 0.00 29.88 0.00 44.12 27.04 75.03 19.97 75.4 71.5 65.O0 200020012002 6.312007 11.602008 2.932009 4.062010 8.90 4.912011 15.31 5.262012 3.42 5.352013 15.31 8.90 1.89 5.42 1.89 4.85 3.42 0.00 1.25 4.98 0.002008 1.89 0.652009 1.89 212.01 0.68 0.002010 210.25 5.00 1.25 0.90 0.002011 465.16 0.65 0.66 0.002012 473.65 0.68 0.00 0.00 0.002013 480.02 0.00 0.90 5.00 34.76 0.00 463.66 15.00 0.66 76.40 227.22 0.00 475.61 15.00 0.00 49.03 34.76 31.91 0.002004 15.00 0.00 0.00 51.38 76.40 0.002005 0.00 15.00 0.00 76.42 49.03 148.402006 0.00 15.00 0.00 6.35 55.36 51.38 9.24 10.95 0.00 15.00 0.00 20.85 13.51 21.80 76.42 375.62 222.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.08 21.51 0.00 55.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 21.00 52.76 00.0 0.00 0.00 4.14 15.00 21.10 8.17 7.15 0.00 10.03 14.24 0.00 0.00 15.00 20.75 14.06 0.00 0.00 9.00 15.00 20.64 10.49 467.02 10.03 12.75 0.00 18.10 8.17 0.00 15.00 36.04 0.00 0.00 556.56 35.57 9.35 0.00 9.00 0.00 537.68 33.75 4.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 306.06 0.00 546.40 2.31 30.45 0.00 555.08 0.00 364.74 212.01 25.31 0.00 773.08 5.00 545.97 326.44 22.95 0.00 921.30 242.38 5.00 0.00 864.12 121.90 0.00 0.00 788.78 61.26 676.98 229.42 0.00 28.54 607.23 0.00 0.00 28.08 150.35 0.00 18.70 379.77 18.41 47.24 46.49 Cross Road Cross Road Maple Road Total9 101.0 0032 Swain, Roger S Total10 12,315.12 412.0 0001 1,683.01 N.R.L.L. East Total 1,683.0111 0.00 408.0 0112 262.00 Rose Land Co., Ltd 0.00 14,260.13 55.67 0.00 9,483.31 23,743.44 35.55 35.55 2,568.35 0.00 312.01 343.35 343.35 0.00 0.00 403.23 297.01 0.00 237.81 0.00 641.04 3,208.71 0.00 1,422.78 4,631.49 Tax #Title Account # Location Year Owner/ Tax Betterments Interest Demand Charges Net of Trs Trs Total

80 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 Bal Due Chgs Int Due Transactions 20122013 26.19 26.872002 2,207.69 4.32 3.12 4.32 2,159.13 3.12 2,159.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 298.48 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,665.30 45.51 44.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.99 5.05 4,665.30 55.50 50.04 20032004 2,205.572005 2,221.462006 1,695.11 2,31 1.062007 1,931.63 2,31 1.062008 2,014.79 2,743.232009 1,238.11 2,014.79 2,934.482010 1,175.22 1,238.11 0.00 3,138.712011 1,327.96 1,175.22 3,196.04 0.002012 1,327.96 3,239.03 894.78 0.002013 5.00 3,103.03 567.91 0.00 894.78 5.00 3,183.01 330.83 0.00 567.91 5.00 346.67 0.00 330.83 5.00 512.392007 0.00 346.67 5.00 0.00 4,521.63 370.492008 0.00 512.39 0.00 4,241.252009 0.00 0.00 15.00 370.49 0.00 0.00 2,938.222010 0.00 2,939.43 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,111.852011 0.00 15.00 2,757.16 0.00 0.00 4,076.192012 7,461.0 0.00 15.00 0.00 2,179.99 1,910.08 0.00 0.002013 6,998.41 15.00 0.00 1,746.32 2,022.96 0.00 3,844.26 0.00 4,848.30 15.00 0.00 1,549.57 2,649.86 3,721.62 0.00 5,134.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,547.42 3,541.87 0.002007 6,726.05 0.00 0.00 2,499.08 0.00 1,839.72 3,600.702008 0.00 0.00 2,419.36 0.00 1,643.65 0.00 3,630.42 6,343.34 2009 0.00 2,150.35 0.00 1,701.84 0.00 3,568.50 6,140.90 0.002010 0.00 1,597.33 0.00 169.70 0.00 5,692.22 0.002011 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,198.03 0.002012 797.30 0.00 5.00 1,613.43 0.00 15.00 0.002013 400.45 4,427.72 0.00 1,437.88 0.00 15.00 0.00 3,968.95 1,549.57 0.00 15.00 0.00 2,349.69 0.00 0.00 1,547.42 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,839.72 0.00 1,751.32 15.00 0.00 0.00 1,564.57 1,643.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 935.00 1,562.42 0.00 1,701.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,854.72 1,341.17 169.70 0.00 3,284.65 0.00 1,198.16 0.00 0.00 1,658.65 0.00 3,092.45 0.00 0.00 5.00 1,716.84 2,762.73 948.58 0.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 402.44 0.00 15.00 2,511.O0 0.00 359.90 0.00 15.00 1,783.13 0.00 2,257.1 15.00 0.00 2,018.55 2.26 0.00 1,442.88 15.00 0.00 1,564.57 1,719.10 0.00 214.60 1,562.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,854.72 1,104.97 1,997.73 0.00 1,198.16 0.00 1,658.65 2,547.85 1,196.51 0.00 1,716.84 2,762.73 0.00 2,758.93 402.44 0.00 359.90 2,257.16 2,018.55 2.26 1,719.10 19 Pine Road DiNicola, Terry DiNicola, Terry 40 Maple Road 238 Swamp Road Total12 103.0 0007 Kerwood, Mark 208.90 57.77 57.77 0.00 317.01 0.00 583.68 0.00 326.56 910.24 Total 31,798.99Total 13,249.34 13,249.3414 0.00 104.0 0027 DiNicola, Michael 413.48 0.00Total 0.00 45,461.8116 12,208.51 0.00 22,143.36 67,605.17 101.0 0045 0.00 DiNicola, Michael 0.00Total 249.70 0.00 12,458.21 0.00 5,187.51 17,645.72 0.00 11,333.51 0.00 0.00 249.70 0.00 11,583.21 0.00 4,478.84 16,062.05 Tax #Title Account # Location Year Owner/ Tax Betterments Interest Demand Charges Net of Trs Trs Total

81 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 Bal Due Chgs Int Due Transactions 19941995 1,232.692000 2,041.012002 1,302.112003 4,370.26 2,044.92 0.00 3.12 1,815.51 4,370.26 1,815.511990 0.00 1,548.46 0.001991 1,548.46 0.001992 3.53 254.28 0.001993 523.29 0.001994 0.00 520.22 5.00 3.531995 6,41 1.27 383.61 242.78 0.001996 212.01 388.99 448.791997 846.17 402.16 1,232.69 242.78 0.00 374.251998 0.00 523.60 448.79 223.01 2,276.451999 0.00 547.47 374.25 172.332000 0.00 0.00 572.88 0.00 0.00 223.01 0.00 122.59 3,805.392001 0.00 456.19 172.332002 87.35 0.00 0.00 506.18 122.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.002003 22.05 0.00 510.40 0.00 5.002004 76.86 0.00 398.22 87.35 2,276.45 0.00 5.00 0.002005 69.47 0.00 396.27 22.05 0.00 5.002006 75.14 0.00 399.13 76.86 3,805.39 6.65 105.82 5.00 0.002007 0.00 407.23 69.47 105.91 0.00 5.00 0.002008 0.00 464.64 75.14 502.06 0.00 105.82 157.78 0.002009 0.00 449.68 977.08 105.91 102.66 5.00 0.002010 0.00 0.00 662.57 899.47 45.00 157.78 0.00 0.002011 1,384.75 40.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 708.68 611.62 102.66 5.002012 2,694.92 64.95 0.00 0.00 721.63 566.32 1,886.81 146.41 5.00 0.002013 2,480.86 0.00 0.00 731.34 40.90 529.75 0.00 3,672.00 6.65 5.00 5.00 1,686.93 69.52 0.00 0.00 402.55 64.95 146.41 3,380.33 5.00 0.00 1,561.99 67.66 0.00 615.95 412.93 2,298.55 614.52 5.00 0.00 0.00 1,461.12 74.70 69.52 2,128.31 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 78.28 0.00 0.00 654.74 67.66 0.00 1,990.87 1,698.87 77.39 0.00 530.66 74.70 1,694.94 5.00 0.00 0.00 48.06 0.00 586.32 78.28 621.22 2,314.82 5.00 1,631.08 5.00 0.00 0.00 2,309.46 0.00 77.39 509.13 1,194.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 48.06 559.05 15.00 2,285.82 1,222.64 0.00 0.00 1,196.29 0.00 506.79 15.00 1,725.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 1,808.96 1,817.51 873.08 0.00 0.00 453.13 15.00 0.00 778.56 534.59 1,382.21 601.09 15.00 0.00 705.78 0.00 1,337.61 15.00 0.00 747.09 0.00 0.00 1,212.57 0.00 631.05 791.34 0.00 0.00 642.56 502.74 811.33 1,084.18 0.00 0.00 824.62 1,177.15 624.86 1,103.83 0.00 494.94 580.34 0.00 1,371.95 475.99 460.21 0.00 1,371.68 365.81 0.00 1,271.54 108.70 1,190.43 53.41 603.64 529.40 LeClair, Mary 8 Wilow Road 1310 Lenox Road 18 411.0 0062 6,623.85Total Godlin, Irma 7,737.7619 7,737.76 104.0 0024 0.00 217.01 LeClair, Earl 8,490.13 6,088.49 0.00 0.00 6,088.49 Total 76,505.18Total TT Total 57,191.85 27,735.84 0.00 3,576.87 8,832.07 128,441.83 0.00 70,404.79 198,846.62 11,744.14 76,505.18 3,054.66 3,054.66 57,191.85 27,735.84 0.00 0.00 220.00 3,576.87 8,832.07 0.00 128,441.83 15,018.80 0.00 70,404.79 0.00 198,846.62 26,236.45 41,255.25 Tax #Title Account # Location Year Owner/ Tax Betterments Interest Demand Charges Net of Trs Trs Total

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

In 2014, the Zoning Board of Appeals conducted site visits and public hearings on all applications for special permits submitted to the Board and took the following actions:

1. On January 27, 2014, the Board conducted a public hearing on the application of Patrick J. and Ruth E. Hanavan to construct an addition to an existing two story house at 312 E. Slope Road, Richmond. After making findings pursuant to section 6.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws, the special permit was granted with the conditions the building may not substantially deviate from, or be materially different from the submitted plans and that the residence be used only as a one family dwelling unit.

2. On May 27, 2014 the Board conducted a public hearing on the application of Kenneth E. Kelly to replace a storage structure on property located at 76 Lake Road Extension, Richmond. After making findings pursuant to section 6.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws, the special permit was granted.

3. On June 12, 2014 the Board conducted a public hearing on the application of Gabriel M. and Brigid M. Naventi to construct an addition on a pre-existing non-conforming single family residence on property located at 1050 West Road, Richmond. After making findings pursuant to section 6.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws, the special permit was granted with three conditions: limiting days and times of construction, the building may not substantially deviate from, or be materially different from the submitted plans and the septic system serving the property be upgraded per Title 5.

4. On July 12, 2014, the Board conducted a public hearing on the application of Nicole S. & Peter F. Antil to construct an addition on a pre-existing non-conforming single family residence on property located at 269 Cone Hill Road, Richmond. After making findings pursuant to section 6.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws, the special permit was granted with two conditions: limiting days and times of construction and the building may not substantially deviate from, or be materially different from the submitted plans.

5. On August 25, 2014, the Board conducted a public hearing on the application of Andrew & Laura Mick for a replacement of a one car garage with a two car garage and an attached shed on property located at 1730 State Road, Richmond. After making findings pursuant to section 6.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws, the special permit was granted with three conditions: limiting days and times of construction, the garage may not further encroach upon the rear set back as detailed in the attached drawing and that the structure shall only be used as a garage, or for storage and not to be used as living quarters.

6. On September 18, 2014, the Board conducted a public hearing on the application of Shaunnah R. Godfrey to extend and replace the cantilevered front porch on property located at 219 Shore Road, Richmond, After making findings pursuant to section 6.3.4 of the Zoning By-Laws, the special permit was granted with two conditions: limiting days and times of construction and the porch may not substantially deviate from, or be materially different from the submitted plans.

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7. On December 22, 2014, the Board conducted a public hearing on the application of Ronald Paul Kaiser Sr. and Donald Lester Kaiser for a special permit to demolish an existing house and build a two story house on property located at 109 Shore Road, Richmond. The petitioners failed to provide adequate building plans and the public hearing was continued to a later date.

In addition to the seven Public hearings, the Board also held public meetings on September 18, 2014 and December 22, 2014.

On September 18, 2014, the Board held a discussion of issues confronting the board. These were: 1. Limiting times and days of construction, deviation from submitted plans or drawings, use limitations stated during the hearing and what mechanisms exist and how they are used to insure that the imposed conditions are complied with.

2. In addition, a discussion of which condition takes precedence; Oversize Accessory Building Limitations or non-conforming lots. In this instance, an oversize building was within the setback requirements. The Board concluded that the more relevant determination concerned the non-conformity to the set-back requirements.

3. The Board discussed procedures to ensure verification of filing special permits with Berkshire Registry of Deeds.

In October, 2014 The Zoning Enforcement Officer notified the Board that the conditions the Board imposed on special permits limiting days and times of construction were unenforceable because they exceeded the scope of authority vested with the ZBA. The Zoning Enforcement Officer maintained that the Board may only limit final use of a property, not how construction on property is to be conducted. The Board requested legal opinion from Town Counsel with regard to this issue.

On December, 2014, The Board discussed with Town Counsel the legal opinion that the Board does not have an enforceable authority to limit days and hours of construction; conditions only can be applied to final use of a property. The Board decided to include requested limitations to times and days of construction on all special permits to make applicants more sensitive that construction noise may be disruptive to neighborhoods.

February, 2015

Respectively submitted,

Stevan F. Patterson, Clerk Richard J. Miller, Chair Neal Pilson, Vice-Chair Wendy Laurin William Malumphy Richard Stover Linda Kay

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WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Clerk's certification May 21, 2014 ATM

Noting there was a quorum present, Town Moderator, John Whitney, called the Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Town Clerk, Katherine Zahn, read the Warrant posting, the head table was introduced and procedure instructions given.

WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire, ss

To any of the Constables of the Town of Richmond in said County, Greetings:

In the name of said Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Richmond qualified to vote in town affairs to meet in the Consolidated School of said Richmond on May 21, 2014, at 7:30 PM, and then and there to act upon the following: (posted by Constable, Thomas Grizey on April 30, 2014) ************************************************************************** [Consent Calendar- Articles 1-3]

ARTICLE 1- To see if the town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to determine the manner of repairing the highways and caring for the cemeteries for the year. Approved unanimously at 7:36 p.m.

Council on Aging transportation, $20,000 elder care and other services Board of Health Home composting bins $2,000 Board of Health recycling bins $2,000 Inspection Services/Selectmen $15,000 Berkshire Scenic Mountain Act/Conservation Commission $5,000 Hancock Fire Services $2,000 Chapter 148A Hearings Officer $1,000 Richmond Pond Lake Management $5,000

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(Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 7:36 p.m.)

ARTICLE 3 - To see if the town will vote to appropriate and accept any monies appropriated for use by the Massachusetts Highway Department for Chapter 90 highway aid for maintenance and reconstruction of Town roads and to fund the appropriation by transfer- ring said amounts from available funds. Said funds shall carry over from year to year until spent by the town and shall be reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with Chapter 90 of the General Laws. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 7:36 p.m.)

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ARTICLE 4 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate such sums of money as shall be deemed necessary for the upkeep and repair of the buildings, equipment, highways and cemeteries and for all other charges and expenses of the town for the year and to set the salaries and compensation of all elected officers of the town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws. [Fiscal Year 2014 amounts are shown for comparative purposes. Please see the Explanations section following this warrant for more information] (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Line items 1, 3-9 and 11-30 were approved unanimously at 7:40p.m.; Line 2 was held then approved unanimously at 7:43 p.m. and Line 10 was held then approved unanimously at 7:45 p.m.; Lines 31-46 were approved unanimously at 7:46 p.m.; Lines 48-55 were approved unanimously at 7:50 p.m.; Lines 56-65 were approved unanimously at 7:52 p.m.; Lines 66-86 and 88 were approved unanimously at 7:55 p.m.; Line 87 was held then approved by majority at 7:56 p.m.

Final Draft General Government FY 2014 FY 2015 Increase % Change 1 Assessors Salaries 3,600 3,600 - 0.0% (Chair-1200, Mbrs-1200) 2 Assessors Expenses 23,880 26,000 2,120 8.9% 3 Assessor Clerk 24,674 25,414 740 3.0% 4 Audit 15,000 15,000 - 0.0% 5 Moderator Salary - - - 6 Selectmen Salaries 5,250 5,250 - 0.0% Each Member-$1,750 - 7 Selectmen Expenses 2,000 2,000 - 0.0% 8 Town Clerk Salary 9,413 9,695 282 3.0% 9 Town Clerk Expenses 2,422 2,422 - 0.0% 10 Treasurer Salary 25,062 37,500 12,438 49.6% 11 Treasurer’s Expenses 1,000 1,500 500 50.0% 12 Town Accountant Salary 15,272 15,730 458 3.0% 13 Town Accountant Expenses 950 950 - 0.0% 14 Tax Collector Salary 14,385 14,817 432 3.0% 15 Tax Collector/Treasurer Assistant 4,227 4,354 127 3.0% 16 Tax Collector Expenses 7,800 8,685 885 11.3% 17 Town Secretary 25,719 26,491 772 3.0%

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18 Town Counsel 5,000 5,000 - 0.0% 19 Town Report 5,000 5,000 - 0.0% 20 Town Hall 18,000 20,000 2,000 11.1% 21 Elections and Voter Registration 5,400 5,400 - 0.0% 22 Town Admin/Assistant Town Clerk Salary 60,976 62,805 1,829 3.0% 23 Town Admin Expenses 1,500 1,500 - 0.0% 24 Conservation Commission Expenses 1,000 1,250 250 25.0% 25 Conservation AgentAdmin Assist Salary 13,739 14,250 511 3.7% 26 Historical Commission 500 500 - 0.0% 27 Planning Board 285 285 - 0.0% 28 Recreation Committee 2,750 2,750 - 0.0% 29 Council on Aging 3,062 4,722 1,660 54.2% 30 Tax Collection Services 5,015 5,015 - 0.0% General Government- TOTAL 302,881 327,885 25,004 8.3%

Final Draft Protection- Persons and Property FY 2014 FY 2015 Increase % Change 31 Police Chief Salary 2,626 2,705 79 3.0% 32 Police Dept. Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 33 County Communications 10,980 10,980 (0) 0.0% 34 Constable Salarie 1,250 1,250 - 0.0% 35 Constable Expenses 250 250 - 0.0% 36 Animal Control Officer Salary 2,680 2,760 80 3.0% 37 Animal Control Off Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 38 Fire Department 53,011 54,919 1,908 3.6% 39 Fire House Rent 17,400 17,400 - 0.0% 40 Emergency Management 5,900 5,900 - 0.0% 41 Tree Warden 6,935 6,935 - 0.0% 42 Building Inspector Salary 6,055 6,237 182 3.0% 43 Building Inspector Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 44 Alternate Building Inspector 240 240 - 0.0% 45 Zoning Enforcement Officer 3,242 3,339 97 3.0% 46 Zoning Enforcement Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 47 Inspection Services 100 100 - 0.0% Protection- TOTAL 114,669 117,015 2,346 2.0%

Final Draft Health FY 2014 FY 2015 Increase % Change 48 Board of Health Salaries 850 850 - 0.0% Chairman- $250 - Members- $150 each - 49 Board of Health Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 50 Board of Health Agent Salary 9,854 10,150 296 3.0% 51 Board of Health Agent Expenses 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 52 Animal Inspector 192 192 - 0.0% 53 Rubbish Disposal 150,000 156,000 6,000 4.0% 54 Community Health Services 19,475 19,475 - 0.0% 55 Nuisance Abatement 500 500 - 0.0%

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Health- TOTAL 182,871 189,167 6,296 3.4% - Final Draft Highways FY 2014 FY 2015 Increase % Change 56 Machinery Maintenance 57,500 57,500 - 0.0% 57 Road Construction 63,000 100,000 37,000 58.7% 58 Road Maintenance 109,136 111,526 2,390 2.2% 59 Town Garage 16,834 16,834 - 0.0% 60 Winter Roads 220,334 226,722 6,388 2.9% 61 Gravel Roads 45,000 50,000 5,000 11.1% 62 Vacation and Sick Pay 13,461 13,862 401 3.0% 63 Private Roads 3,500 3,500 - 0.0% 64 Beaver Control 3,000 3,000 - 0.0% 65 Town Beach 10,685 10,685 - 0.0% Highways- TOTAL 542,450 593,629 51,179 9.4%

Final Draft Unclassified FY 2014 FY 2015 Increase % Change 66 Berkshire County Retirement 116,698 121,575 4,877 4.2% 67 Berkshire Regional Planning Commission 1,014 1,039 25 2.5% 68 Cemetery Superintendent Salary 7,140 7,354 214 3.0% 69 Cemetery Expenses 1,500 2,000 500 33.3% 70 Group Insurance 126,000 123,507 (2,493) -2.0% 71 Insurance and Bonding 66,000 70,000 4,000 6.1% 72 Library 49,901 50,600 699 1.4% 73 Library Rent 11,100 11,100 - 0.0% 74 Memorial Day 100 200 100 100.0% 75 Stationery and Office Supply 9,200 9,200 - 0.0% 76 Unemployment Reserve 1,000 1,000 - 0.0% 77 Banking Services 450 750 300 66.7% 78 Medicare 34,000 34,000 - 0.0% 79 Veterans’Agent Salary 1,082 1,114 32 3.0% 80 Veterans’Aid 7,500 7,500 - 0.0% 81 Stray Animals 100 100 - 0.0% 82 Town Building Maintenance 13,000 13,000 - 0.0% 83 Legal Advertising 7,000 7,000 - 0.0% 84 Group Purchasing 600 600 - 0.0% 85 Training 700 2,500 1,800 257.1% 86 Office Equipment/Software Support 25,000 25,000 - 0.0% 87 Richmond Pond Weeds 20,000 20,000 - 0.0% 88 Miscellaneous Expenses 700 700 - 0.0% Unclassified- TOTAL 499,785 507,740 7,995 1.6%

LINE ITEM BUDGET- TOTAL 1,642,656 1,735,435 92,779 5.6%

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ARTICLE 5 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $15,000 to the reserve fund. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 7:56 p.m.)

ARTICLE 6 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,939,435 for the support of the schools. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 8:00 p.m.)

ARTICLE 7 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $147,375 for a principal and interest payment on the school bond. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 8:05 p.m.)

ARTICLE 8 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from the Stabilization Account the sum of $34,000 for repairs and other improvements to the playground at the Richmond Consolidated School. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved by majority at 8:05 p.m.)

ARTICLE 9 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from Certified Free Cash the sum of $175,000 for the Stabilization Fund. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 8:06 p.m.)

ARTICLE 10 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for a Town Hall Repair Stabilization Fund, the purpose of which is to make repairs and upgrades to the Town Hall. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 8:07 p.m.)

ARTICLE 11- To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,500 for the conservation land fund. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 8:13 p.m.)

ARTICLE 12 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000 for a food and fuel emergency assistance program to be administered by the Board of Selectmen for the benefit of low income Richmond residents, with any unexpended funds to carry over from to year to year until expended by the town. (Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved unanimously at 8:15 p.m.)

ARTICLE 13 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 for the activities of the Richmond 250th Celebration Committee (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved by majority at 8:16 p.m.)

ARTICLE 14 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $42,500 for the purpose of hiring consultants, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to support the work of the Long Range Sustainability Working Group. (Requested by the Working Group. Approved by the Finance Committee)(Approved by majority vote of 59:13 at 8:20 p.m.)

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ARTICLE 15 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Stabilization Account for the replacement of the storage shed within Center Cemetery. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 8:21 p.m.)

ARTICLE 16 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000 for the removal of trees and for monument repair/maintenance within town cemeteries. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 8:22 p.m.)

ARTICLE 17 - To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $30,000 for the removal of dead and diseased trees within town right of ways. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 8:23 p.m.)

ARTICLE 18 - To see if the town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $218,000 to operate the sewer enterprise, as follows: Salaries $20,000 Expenses $22,015 Emergency Reserve $4,000 Debt Payment 171,985 Total $218,000 And that $218,000 to be raised as follows: Department receipts $218,000 Total $218,000 (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 8:24 p.m.)

ARTICLE 19 - To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $45,000 from the ambulance receipts account to the ambulance expense account for the operation of the Richmond Ambulance service, the maintenance of the town ambulance, and for payments to Comstar and to other ambulance services providing backup and advanced life support to the Richmond Ambulance service, with any unexpended balance to be returned to the ambulance reserve account. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 8:25 p.m.)

ARTICLE 20 - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 for a systemic weed treatment and related activities within Richmond Pond. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved by majority at 8:31 p.m.)

ARTICLE 21 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate $10,000 from the Stabilization Account for the purchase of a new fuel dispensing tracking system for the fuel pump at the Highway Garage. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 8:35 p.m.)

ARTICLE 22 - To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate from the Stabilization Account the sum of $50,000 for the replacement of the highway garage roof and related activities. (Approved by the Finance Committee) (Approved unanimously at 8:35 p.m.)

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ARTICLE 23 - To see if the town will vote to delete Chapter II Section 7 of the Town By-laws in its entirety. (Motion for a vote was moved, seconded and discussed then a motion for a secret ballot was carried at 8:42 p.m.; the secret ballot tally- 65 no : 15 yes at 9:03 p.m.)

(Motion approved unanimously at 9:04 p.m. to adjourn ATM) You are also directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of Richmond qualified to vote in town affairs to meet in the Town Hall on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 11:00 AM, to bring in votes for the following Town Officers:

One Member of the Board of Selectmen-3 year term One Member of the Board of Health-3 year term One Member of the Finance Committee-3 year term One Member of the Finance Committee-2 year term One Member of the School Committee-3 year term One Member of the Board of Library Trustees-3 year term One Member of the Planning Board-5 year term Town Moderator-1 year term

And the polls may close at 7:00 PM.

Given under our hands this 30th day of April, 2014.

ROGER W. MANZOLINI, CHAIRMAN ALAN B. HANSON MARGUERITE J. RAWSON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

I have posted up true and attested copies hereof, one at the Richmond Town Hall, one at the Richmond Post Office, one at the Bartlett’s Orchard bulletin board and one at the Richmond Shores Civic Association bulletin board. s/Thomas Grizey ______April 30, 2014 Constable Date

A True Copy, Attest:

Katherine M. Zahn Town Clerk

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WARRANT FOR THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Clerk’s certification June 25, 2014 STM

TOWN OF RICHMOND WARRANT FOR A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Noting there was a quorum present, Town Moderator, John Whitney, called the Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Town Clerk, Katherine Zahn, read the Warrant posting, the head table was introduced and procedure instructions given.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire, ss

To any of the Constables of the Town of Richmond in said County, Greetings:

In the name of said Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Richmond qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Town Hall of said Richmond on June 25, 2014, at 7:30 PM and then and there to act upon the following articles:

ARTICLE 1 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from the Town Hall Stabilization Account the sum of $40,000 for the replacement of the Town Hall roof and related activities, with any unexpended balance to be returned to the Town Hall Stabilization Account. (Approved by the Finance Committee) 7: at 7:38 p.m. motion moved and seconded, questions addressed and the motion was approved unanimously at 7:45 p.m.

ARTICLE 2 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from Overlay Surplus the sum of $30,000 for the work related to the upgrades to the veterans memorial located at the Richmond Consolidated School. (Approved by the Finance Committee) at 7:46 p.m. motion moved and seconded, questions addressed and the motion was defeated by majority vote at 8:04 p.m.

ARTICLE 3 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from Certified Free Cash the sum of $13,000 to the Town Treasurer Salary line item. (Approved by the Finance Committee) at 8:05 p.m. motion moved and seconded, questions addressed and the motion was approved unanimously at 8:06 p.m.

ARTICLE 4 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from Certified Free Cash the sum of $2,374.50 to the Veterans Aid line item. (Approved by the Finance Committee) at 8:06 p.m. motion moved and seconded, questions addressed and the motion was approved unanimously at 8:10 p.m.

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ARTICLE 5 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from Certified Free Cash the sum of $3,325.81 to the Insurance and Bonding line item. (Approved by the Finance Committee) at 8:10 p.m. motion moved and seconded, questions addressed and the motion was approved unanimously at 8:11 p.m.

ARTICLE 6 - To see if the town will vote to transfer and appropriate from Certified Free Cash the sum of $2,000.00 to the Town Hall line item. (Approved by the Finance Committee) at 8:11 p.m. motion moved, seconded and approved unanimously. Motion to dissolve STM moved, seconded and approved unanimously at 8:12 p.m.

Given under our hands this 11th day of June, 2014

ROGER W. MANZOLINI, CHAIRMAN MARGUERITE J. RAWSON ALAN B. HANSON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

I have posted up true and attested copies hereof, one at the Richmond Town Hall, one at the Richmond Post Office, one at the Bartlett’s Orchard Building, and one at the Richmond Shores Civic Association bulletin board, fourteen days, at least, before said meeting.

Posted by

Thomas G. Grizey s/Thomas Grizey ______June 11, 2014 Constable Date

A True Copy , Attest:

Katherine M. Zahn Town Clerk

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WARRANT FOR THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Clerk’s Certification July 9, 2014 STM

TOWN OF RICHMOND WARRANT FOR A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire, ss

To any of the Constables of the Town of Richmond in said County, Greetings:

In the name of said Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Richmond qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Richmond Consolidated School of said Richmond on July 9, 2014, at 7:30PM and then and there to act upon the following articles:

ARTICLE 1 - To see if the town will vote to adopt the following non-binding resolution regarding Kinder Morgan’s proposed Northeast Expansion Project:

WHEREAS, Kinder Morgan Energy Partners and its subsidiary Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. have proposed to build a new 30”-36” high-pressure (ca, 1,500 psi) pipeline, also known as the Northeast Expansion Project, for the transport of “fracked gas” from Richmond to Dracut, Massachusetts.

WHEREAS, a new route for this pipeline would cut across Richmond, passing through town property, a number of environmentally sensitive areas, and very close to several private resi- dences. It would require roughly 75’ of Right of Way that would be denuded of all vegetation except grass and maintained through the use of herbicides.

WHEREAS, the design of such a pipeline would include the construction of compressor stations every 40-60 mi. These stations cover several acres, have multiple compressor engines and large exhaust fans, both of which are sources of non-stop noise. Air sample testing of these stations have shown that they emit dozens of chemicals that are known carcinogens, neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors.

WHEREAS, high pressure pipelines of this kind carry inherent risks such as leaks and rup- tures, and as conveyors of flammable gas, can and have caused accidents resulting in explo- sions and major fires that have been occurring across the US with greater frequency.

WHEREAS, town taxpayer money would pay for emergency response in the event of explo- sions, fires or other accidents since Kinder Morgan (as a gas utility) is exempt from liability in

95 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 addition to being exempt from the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Superfund Act.

WHEREAS, the pipeline, while being run by a private “for profit” company, would be paid for by Massachusetts citizens through a utility bill tariff.

WHEREAS, landowners would be adversely affected through devaluation of property and dif- ficulty procuring homeowners insurance.

WHEREAS, this pipeline is inconsistent with what we treasure in Richmond and provides no benefit to the town and it’s residents. This gas is not intended for use in Richmond. Money paid to the town by Kinder Morgan would not compensate the Town for the environmental losses and liabilities caused by the pipeline.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the people of Richmond, Massachusetts 1. Hereby call on our Selectboard to stand in opposition to Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion or any similar projects that may be proposed later, within our Town borders;

2. Call on the Board of Selectmen to rescind the permission that has been granted to KM to survey Town of Richmond property;

3. Cause a copy of this resolution to be presented to Richmond’s state representatives and the Governor, asking them to take action to prevent the construction of the Pipeline within the borders of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Given under our hands this 25th day of June, 2014

ALAN B. HANSON, CHAIRMAN MARGUERITE J. RAWSON ROGER W. MANZOLINI BOARD OF SELECTMEN

THOMAS G. GRIZEY June 25, 2014 ______Constable Date

Noting there was a quorum present Town moderator, John Whitney, called the STM to order at 7:30 p.m. Town Clerk, Katherine Zahn, read the Warrant posting, introductions were made and instructions given.

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At 7:34 p.m. John Mason read the Article aloud.

At 7:38 p.m. the Moderator brought the Article to the floor and a motion was made and seconded.

A period of questions, answers and comments followed. The Board of Selectmen were hand- ed four documents to wit.: a copy of a letter to President Obama dated July 6th and a computer generated “ECHO” document printed June 28th both from A. Piacentini; a two page generic informational document from BEAT; a letter dated July 9th from M. Hamilton.

At 8:28 pm. a motion to move the question was made, seconded and approved unanimously and Article 1 was approved by majority vote.

At 8:29 p.m. a motion was made, seconded and the STM was dissolved by majority vote.

A True Copy, Attest:

Katherine M. Zahn Town Clerk

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WARRANT FOR THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Clerk’s Certification of the October 8, 2014 STM

Noting there was a quorum present, Town Moderator, John Whitney, called the Special Town Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Town Clerk, Katherine Zahn, confirmed the Warrant posting by Constable Thomas G. Grizey on September 24, 2014 as directed by the Board of Selectmen. The head table was introduced and procedure instructions given.

TOWN OF RICHMOND WARRANT FOR A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire, ss

To any of the Constables of the Town of Richmond in said County, Greetings:

In the name of said Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Richmond qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the Richmond Consolidated School of said Richmond on October 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM and then and there to act upon the following articles:

ARTICLE 1 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning Map by making the SR , Shore Ð Residence District to equal the Richmond Shores Subdivision and moving all other properties currently in the SR district to the RA-C district which would maintain the 2.5 acres and 250 of frontage. At 7:05 p.m. Article 1 was moved and seconded and Article 1 was approved by unanimous vote at 7:07 p.m.

ARTICLE 2 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by changing Section 5.6 Table of Dimensional Requirements as follows: District SR: change Minimum Lot area from 2.5 acres to 1/4 acre District SR: change Frontage and width from 250 feet to 50 feet District SR: change Minimum yards and setbacks from 35 feet to 15 feet District SR: change Maximum Height from 40 feet to 25 feet All other districts except SR: change Maximum Height from 40 feet to 35 feet At 7:07 p.m. Article 2 was moved and seconded and Article 2 was approved by unanimous vote at 7:10 p.m.

ARTICLE 3 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by changing Section 6.1.2 Requirements for Extension, Reconstruction or Change in Use as follows: Delete section 6.1.2.a.1: “Such change, as well as the existing structure, shall meet all setback

98 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 requirements in effect at the time of the application; and” At 7:11 a.m. Article 3 was moved and seconded and Article 3 was approved by unanimous vote at 7:15 p.m.

ARTICLE 4 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by changing Section 4.8. A. PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES Districts RA-A SR Comm RA-C Change paragraph 2. FROM 2. Two-family dwelling, provided the minimum lot area shall be three (3) acres SPA NO SPA CHANGE TO Districts RA-A SR Comm RA-C 2. Two-family dwelling, provided the minimum lot area shall be 2.5 acres. YES+ NO YES+ a) Conversion of a One-Family Dwelling for use as a Two-Family Dwelling, provided the minimum lot area shall be 2.5 acres and all of the requirements of Section 5.6 Table of Dimensional Requirements are met. YES NO YES b) Conversion of a One-Family Dwelling for use as a Two-Family Dwelling, having minimum lot area of 2.5 acres but not meeting all of the requirements of Section 5.6 Table of Dimensional Requirements. SPA NO SPA DELETE 4.8.A 13. Conversion of One Family Dwelling for Use as Two Family Dwelling, for lots of less than 3 acres as regulated by Section 6.9 of this By-Law. SPA NO SPA At 7:15 p.m. Article 4 was moved and seconded and approved by 2/3 majority vote at 7:24 p.m.

ARTICLE 5 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by changing Section 6.1.2 Requirements for Extension, Reconstruction or Change in Use as follows: Change paragraph a) FROM a) The Zoning Enforcement Officer may authorize a building permit as a matter of right for any extension, alteration, or reconstruction of an existing non-conforming one-family dwelling or of an existing one-family dwelling on a non- conforming lot provided: CHANGE TO: a) The Zoning Enforcement Officer may authorize a building permit as a matter of right for any extension, alteration, or reconstruction of an existing non-conforming one or two-family dwelling or of an existing one or two-family dwelling on a non- conforming lot provided: Change paragraph 4. FROM 4. Such permit application does not involve a lot containing a multi-family dwelling nor more than one dwelling. 99 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

CHANGE TO: 4. Such permit application does not involve a lot containing a multi-family dwelling. Add paragraph f) f) Except as provided for in sub-paragraph (d) above, pre-existing, non-conforming uses and structures can be demolished and expanded and/or altered provided all permits required by this By-Law shall be granted prior to demolition, renovation or reconstruction. At 7:25 p.m. Article 5 was moved, seconded and approved by2/3 majority vote at 7:26 p.m.

ARTICLE 6 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by deleting Section 6.9 Conversion of One Family Dwellings for Use as Two Family Dwellings. At 7:26 p.m. Article 6 was moved, seconded and approved by unanimous vote.

ARTICLE 7 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by changing Section 4.8.9 RA-A RA-C SR COMM FROM a) Bank, office uses, neighborhood grocery store, restaurant, automatic laundry, clothes cleaner, barber shop, beauty parlor, antique or gift shop, repair shop for appliances or similar equipment or devices, or place of business for tailor, dressmaker, cabinet maker. NO NO SPS CHANGE TO Section 4.8.9 RA-A RA-C SR COMM a) Bank, office uses, neighborhood grocery store, automatic laundry, clothes cleaner, barber shop, beauty parlor, antique or gift shop, repair shop for appliances or similar equipment or devices, or place of business for tailor, dressmaker, cabinet maker, cabinet maker, plumber, electrician or similar artisan. NO NO SPS b) Restaurant provided the Selectmen find that the lot area is adequate for the proposed use, and the buildings, structures, off-street parking and other facilities and equipment are so designed and located as not to be detrimental to the neighborhood. SPS( RA-C only) NO SPS At 7:27 p.m. Article 7 was moved and seconded and approved by 2/3 majority vote at 7:32 p.m.

ARTICLE 8 - To see if the town will vote to amends the Zoning By-Laws sections on Driveways as follows: REPLACE Section 6.7. Driveways, with the following: 6.7 Driveways/Access Roads 6.7.1 Driveways With a Maximum Grade of Ten (10) Percent or Less a) A driveway permit shall be issued by the Road Superintendent, as required by Town By-Law, before construction of a driveway can begin. b) Entrances on state highways shall conform to the Massachusetts Department of Public Works standards and regulations. c) No driveway shall be approved at an intersection because of potential safety hazards 100 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014

6.7.2 Any Driveway With a Maximum Grade of More Than Ten Percent. a) All the requirements of Section 6.7.1, if applicable, shall be satisfied. b) The design of any driveway shall, in the opinion of the Planning Board, assure adequate safety for emergency vehicles including fire and police vehicles. c) All driveways with a maximum grade of more than ten percent shall meet the following design requirements: 1. Driveways shall be located to the best advantage with regard to alignments with the way, pro- file, sight distance conditions and the like. In no instance shall the driveway intersect the way at less than a sixty (60) degree angle. 2. Culverts taking the place of roadside ditches shall have a diameter of not less than fifteen (15) inches. A larger diameter may be required. All culverts installed under any driveway shall become the property owner’s responsibility for cleaning, maintenance, and replacement when needed. 3. The elevation of driveways at the point of entry into the public right of way should be not more than the elevation of the shoulder of the road. 4. Driveways should be so constructed that water from the driveway shall not drain onto the crown of the road. 5. In no instance shall the edge of the driveway entering onto the road conflict with the flow of surface water runoff. 6. Individual driveways should not be less than eight (8) feet nor more than sixteen (16) feet in width within the town right of way. Any curb at the entrance shall be rounded off with a radius of three (3) feet. 7. Wherever possible, driveways should be pitched downward from the roadway. However, where topography prevents the driveway from being pitched downward in its entirety, the driveway must be constructed on a down grade from the road surface to the sideline of the town right of way with a pitch of at least one quarter (1/4) inch per foot. From the sideline the driveway may be pitched toward the roadway; however, in no instance shall a driveway have a pitch toward the roadway of greater than one (1) inch per foot, unless adequate provisions have been made and approved by the Road Superintendent for the diversion of driveway surface runoff away from the roadway. The Road Superintendent may require methods of diversions for driveways having a pitch of less than one (1) inch per foot if the proposed driveway construction will result in an excess accumulation of surface water in the way. 8. All work shall be inspected during and after construction by the Road Superintendent. The Planning Board may halt any work not done in accordance with this By-Law and the approved plan. d) The Planning Board may consult the Road Superintendent for advice on any part of Section 6.7.2. 6.7.3 Common Driveways Serving Up To a Maximum of Three Lots a) All the requirements of Section 6.7.1, if applicable, shall be satisfied. b) Common driveways can never be used to satisfy zoning frontage requirements. Each lot served shall have frontage on ways which serve to satisfy frontage requirements under this By-Law. c) Common driveways must observe a 25 foot setback from the sideline which the lot 101 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 of origin shares with a lot not served by the common driveway. d) No common driveway shall be located within 100 feet of an intersection of public ways. e) The design of any driveway shall, in the opinion of the Planning Board, assure adequate safety for emergency vehicles including fire and police vehicles. f) All common driveways shall meet the following design requirements: 1. Driveways shall be located to the best advantage with regard to alignments with the way, pro- file, sight distance conditions and the like. In no instance shall the driveway intersect the way at less than a sixty (60) degree angle. 2. Culverts taking the place of roadside ditches shall have a diameter of not less than fifteen (15) inches. A larger diameter may be required. All culverts installed under any driveway shall become the property owner’s responsibility for cleaning, maintenance, and replacement when needed. 3. The elevation of driveways at the point of entry into the public right of way should be not more than the elevation of the shoulder of the road. 4. Driveways should be so constructed that water from the driveway shall not drain onto the crown of the road. 5. In no instance shall the edge of the driveway entering onto the road conflict with the flow of surface water runoff. 6. Individual driveways should not be less than eight (8) feet nor more than sixteen (16) feet in width within the town right of way. Any curb at the entrance shall be rounded off with a radius of three (3) feet. 7. Wherever possible, driveways should be pitched downward from the roadway. However, where topography prevents the driveway from being pitched downward in its entirety, the driveway must be constructed on a down grade from the road surface to the sideline of the town right of way with a pitch of at least one quarter (1/4) inch per foot. From the sideline the driveway may be pitched toward the roadway; however, in no instance shall a driveway have a pitch toward the roadway of greater than one (1) inch per foot, unless adequate provisions have been made and approved by the Road Superintendent for the diversion of driveway surface runoff away from the roadway. The Road Superintendent may require methods of diversions for driveways having a pitch of less than one (1) inch per foot if the proposed driveway construction will result in an excess accumulation of surface water in the way. 8. All work shall be inspected during and after construction by the Road Superintendent. The Planning Board may halt any work not done in accordance with this By-Law and the approved plan. g) In addition to the granting of a special permit, the Planning Board shall endorse its approval on a plan of land showing the location of the common driveway, which plan shall be recorded in the Registry of Deeds. h) A covenant shall be entered into between the owner or developer and the Town in a form acceptable to the Planning Board of the Town of Richmond prohibiting the sale of lots and erection of buildings except for lots approved and/or buildings erected prior to the adoption of this By-Law, until such time as the common driveway has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan. i) The application for a common driveway must be accompanied by a plan for maintenance of said driveway. 102 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 j) The Planning Board may consult the Road Superintendent for advice on any part of Section 6.7.3. Add the following to SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS Driveway/Access Road: An area on a lot, built and maintained for access to a garage or off-street parking or loading space(s), providing for the passage of motor vehicles to and from a street or way. Change the following section reference: DISTRICTS Section 4.8 B. PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES RA-A Continued: RA-C SR COMM Change FROM: 15. Common driveway serving up to a maximum of three (3) lots as regulated by Section 6.7.2 of this By-Law. Change TO: 15. Common driveway serving up to a maximum of three (3) lots as regulated by Section 6.7.3 of this By-Law. At 7:32 p.m. Article 8 was moved and seconded and approved by unanimous vote at 7:35 p.m.

ARTICLE 9 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning Map by moving the lots 405-122, 405-123, and 405-109 to the RA-A district 100 feet of frontage, ? acre lot. At 7:36 p.m. Article 9 was moved and seconded and approved by unanimous vote at 7:40 p.m.

ARTICLE 10 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by replacing the current Section 8.3 Violation with the following:

8.3 Violation The purpose of this section is to define the process for enforcing the zoning By-Law as well as the process for the disposition of any violation which may occur.

8.3.1 Scope: No action, suit or proceeding shall be maintained in any court, nor any administrative or other action taken to recover a fine or damages or to compel the removal, alteration, or relocation of any structure or part of a structure or alteration of a structure by reason of any violation of any zoning by-law or ordinance except in accordance with the provisions of this section and General Laws of Massachusetts - Chapter 40A Zoning, and section 21D, non-criminal disposition 8.3.2

Enforcement: The Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) or Inspector of Buildings is responsible for the enforcement, administration and interpretation of the Zoning Ordinances. If the ZEO or Inspector of Buildings is informed or has reason to believe that any provision of this By-Law is being violated, he/she shall make or cause to be made, an investigation of the facts and inspect the property where such violation may exist. If upon such investigation and inspection he/she finds evidence of such violation, he/she shall give notice thereof in writing to the owner and occupant of said premises and demand that such violation be abated within such time as the ZEO or Inspector of Buildings deems reasonable. Such notice and demand shall be given by certified mail and return receipt,

103 Richmond Annual Town Report - 2014 addressed to the owner at his address as it then appears on the records of the Board of Assessors and to the occupant at the address of the premises. If after such notice and demand the violation has not been abated within the time specified therein, the ZEO or Inspector of Buildings shall institute appropriate action or proceedings, as defined in Section 8.3.3 below, to prevent, correct, restrain, abate or penalize such violation of this By-Law. 8.3.3 Disposition

8.3.3.1 Criminal Complaint Whoever violates any provision of these by-laws may be penalized by indictment or on complaint brought in the district court. Except as otherwise provided by law and as the district court may see fit to impose, each violation, or offense, brought in this manner shall be fined not more than fifty dollars. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 8.3.3.2 Non-criminal Disposition In addition to the procedures for enforcement as described above in section 8.3.3.1 provisions of this by-law may also be enforced, by the ZEO or Inspector of Buildings, by non-criminal disposition pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, section 21D and this By-Law. Whoever violates any provision of these by-laws or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall be fined not more than fifty dollars for each offense. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Town from taking such other lawful action, as it deems necessary to prevent or remedy any violations. 8.3.4 Response to Request for Enforcement: If the Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or the Inspector of Buildings is requested in writing to enforce this By-Law against any person allegedly in violation of it and the Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or Inspector of Buildings declines to act, he shall notify, in writing, the party requesting such enforcement, of any action or refusal to act, and the reasons therefore, within fourteen (14) days of receipt of such request. At 7:40 p.m. Article 10 was moved and seconded and was approved by unanimous vote at 7:45 p.m. ARTICLE 11 - To see if the town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by making the following administrative changes and clarifications: Page 13 – section 14 states “as regulated by section 6.8 of this By-Law”, but this section was previously deleted, so a new reference needs to be made. Change from: 14. Assisted Living Residence, as regulated SPA NO SPA by Section 6.8 of this By-Law. Change To: 14. Assisted Living Residence, as regulated SPA NO SPA by Massachusetts Law. Page 34 Ð section 6.10.1 1st sentence refers to Section 4, but it should be 4.8. Change to: SECTION 4.8 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS

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At 7:45p.m.Article 11 was moved and seconded and approved by unanimous vote at 7:48 p.m. Motion to dissolve the STM was moved, seconded and approved by unanimous vote at 7:49 p.m. Given under our hands this 24th day of September, 2014

ALAN HANSON, CHAIRMAN ROGER W. MANZOLINI MARGUERITE J. RAWSON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

______Constable Date

A True Copy, Attest:

Katherine M. Zahn Town Clerk

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EMPLOYEE EARNINGS HISTORY

ALIBOZEK, DEBRA J TEACHER 8,4531.6 SCHOOL ALLEN, THOMAS R FIRE FIGHTER 594 FIRE ALLEN JR. GEORGE E EMT 297 FIRE ALLESSIO, CHARLES ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 3,150 INSPECTORS ALVAREZ-OSINGA, PRICILLA A SUBSTITUTE 60 SCHOOL ANDREJCO BATH, MARY CAP TEACHER 1,725 SCHOOL AYLESWORTH, RYAN J. CONSERVATION AGENT 775 CONSERVATION BAEHR SMITH, KRISTIN LIBRARIAN 19,617.26 SCHOOL BARRY, CHRISTINE M.C. TEACHER SUBSTITUTE 150 SCHOOL BEEKER, ROBERTA SUBSTITUTE 2,400 SCHOOL BELL-DEVANEY, GEOFFREY SPED TEACHER 62,414.31 SCHOOL BEMIS, BETSY A ELECTIONS 90 ELECTIONS BENNER, COLIN J FIRE 801 FIRE BONDINI, DOMINIC A COUNCILOR 77,478.29 SCHOOL BOYER, JAMIE S FIRE 90 FIRE BRAZIE, HORACE SEWER DEPT. 6,905.36 PUBLIC WORKS BRENTANO, AMY A PLAY DIRECTOR 3,900 SCHOOL BUBENAS, SUSAN P CONSERVATION AGENT 4,181.25 CONSERVATION BULLETT, WILLIAM H POLICE CHIEF 3,855.32 POLICE CALLAHAN, LISA R TEACHER 63,565.48 SCHOOL CALLAHAN, MOLLY C SUBSITITUTE 180 SCHOOL CHAPMAN-BARTLETT, JOAN FIRE 459 FIRE CHASE, MARY A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 2,080 SCHOOL CHRISTIANA, JAMES R. FIRE FIGHTER 36 FIRE CHRISTIANSEN, ALAN B HEAD CUSTODIAN 10,392.53 SCHOOL COCHRAN, MARY A SCHOOL NURSE 49,432.54 SCHOOL COCHRANE-HENDEREK, ZACHARY A FIRE 1,008 FIRE COHEN, PETER BOARD OF HEALTH 170 BOARD OF HEALTH COLELLO, CHRISTOPHER A FIRE 18 FIRE COOK, ANGELA B TOWN ACCOUNTANT 12,879.42 FINANCE COPPOLA, GERALD HIGHWAY SUPER. 65,834 PUBLIC WORKS CRERAR, SUZANNE M ELECTIONS 214 ELECTIONS DAIGLE, JEFFREY ASSESSOR 1,200 ASSESSORS DANKO, ANNE M TEACHERS AIDE 21,229.17 SCHOOL DEFELICE, DOMINIC A BOAT RAMP MONITOR 756 PARKS & RECREATION DEGROFF III, RICARDO A SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN 680 SCHOOL DEINLEIN, CHRISTOPHER B FIREFIGHTER/EMT 1,197 FIRE DESANTIS, KATHERINE FIRE 720 FIRE DOYLE, MICHAEL FIRE 756 FIRE DUVAL, BRIAN P ALTERNATE BUILDING INSPECTOR 360 INSPECTORS EURQUHART, CHAMPAGNE L SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/PARA 300 SCHOOL EVANS, DEBORAH LIBRARY 2,436.57 LIBRARY

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EVANS, DEBORAH M ELECTIONS 130 ELECTIONS EVANS, JUSTIN R BOAT RAMP MONITOR 3,105 PARKS & RECREATION FANCHER, TRACY PARAPROFESSIONAL 2,2240.17 SCHOOL FASANO, STEPHANIE V BOAT RAMP MONITOR 3,726 PARKS & RECREATION FIEGEL, WADE AMBULANCE 1200 FIRE FISHER, ANDREW BOARD OF HEALTH 170 BOARD OF HEALTH FREADMAN, HOLLY J LIBRARY 6,764.26 LIBRARY FRIERI, ROSANNE VETERANS AGENT 1,098.3 VETERANS GARAFOLI, VINCENT FIRE 306 FIRE GELINAS, AIMEE S CAP PROGRAM 0 SCHOOL GENNARI, ROBERT L GAS INSPECTOR 1,480 INSPECTORS GINGRAS, NATALIE PRINCIPAL’S ADMIN. ASST. 26,738.78 SCHOOL GIOVINE, SARA L CAP TEACHER 765 SCHOOL GREENE, PAUL BUILDING INSPECTOR 6,145.8 INSPECTORS GRIZEY, THOMAS G EMERGENCY MGMT. DIR. 12,004.39 PUBLIC WORKS GUILLOU, CAMERON M CUSTODIAN 765 SCHOOL HALL, AMBER E FIRE 36 FIRE HALL, JAMES R FIRE 243 FIRE HANSON, ALAN SELECTMEN 1,750 EXECUTIVE HARRINGTON, SHAWN FIRE 792 FIRE HARRINGTON, TRICIA L TEACHER 60,484.09 SCHOOL HARTFORD, JANICE A ELECTION WORKER 150 ELECTIONS HOGUE, LESLIE D PARAPROFESSIONAL 3,495 SCHOOL HOGUE, SARAH J BOH SECRETARY 8,981.92 BOARD OF HEALTH HOSLEY, KIMBERLY J TEACHER 607,31.23 SCHOOL HUGHES, EDWARD D FIRE 1,494 FIRE HUNT, LAURA L PARAPROFESSIONAL 5,492.84 SCHOOL JEFFREY, CAROLYN SPANISH TEACHER 37,328.34 SCHOOL JERVAS, TAMMY J SCHOOL LUNCH 43,180.96 SCHOOL JOHNSON, EDWARD SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 26,984.01 SCHOOL JONES, JEANNE L TEACHER 51,153.86 SCHOOL KANZ, RACHEL J TEACHER 63,068.79 SCHOOL KELLAR, SHAUNA L SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 450 SCHOOL KERN, TYLER J SEASONAL HIGHWAY 3,515 PUBLIC WORKS KERWOOD, MATTHEW TOWN ADMIN. 65,088.62 EXECUTIVE KINGSLEY, ROBERT TOWN CUSTODIAN 3,350.84 TOWN KIPP, JONATHAN F SUBSTITUE TEACHER/PARA 712.50 SCHOOL KOKOEFER, SHARON M OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/TCH 34,110.11 SCHOOL KORTE, WILLIAM A PLUMBING INSPECTOR 3,555 INSPECTORS KOVACS, MICHAEL J CUSTODIAL HELP 160 SCHOOL KOVACS, RICHARD D. HEAD CUSTODIAN 28,117.53 SCHOOL LAMKE, MICHAEL HIGHWAY DEPT. 53,543.74 PUBLIC WORKS LANE, AMY J FILL IN TREASURER 925 FINANCE LATIMER, ERIC HIGHWAY DEPT. 16,814 PUBLIC WORKS LENEHAN, LOIS SUBSTITUTE 375 SCHOOL

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LIBRIZZI, DAVID N. CAP PROGRAM 920 SCHOOL LISI JR, PAUL A ELECTIONS 395 ELECTIONS LISI JR., PAUL TREASURER 38,074.67 FINANCE MACDONALD, PAMELA FRENCH TEACHER 49,824.85 SCHOOL MALNATI, FRANCIS FIRE 1,990.75 FIRE MALNATI, PATRICIA ELECTIONS 150 ELECTIONS MALUMPHY, RYAN J CONSTABLE 742.5 POLICE MANNS, NICHOLAS V FIRE 558 FIRE MANZOLINI, ROGER W SELECTMEN 1,750 EXECUTIVE MARCANTEL, KYLE W FIRE 90 FIRE MARON, LOUISE BOARD OF HEALTH 170 BOARD OF HEALTH MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER FIRE 882 FIRE MARTIN, SUSAN R TEACHER 71,720.08 SCHOOL MARZOTTO, KELSEY BOAT RAMP MONITOR 486 PARKS & RECREATION MARZOTTO, KELSEY A. CAP TEACHER 402 SCHOOL MARZOTTO, KRISTIAN BOAT RAMP MONITOR 3,663 PARKS & RECREATION MC MARTIN, DONNA TEACHER 90,089.62 SCHOOL MCLAUGHLIN, JAMIE M SPEECH ASSISTANT 11,798.96 SCHOOL MCMAHON, MARGARET M ELECTIONS 150 ELECTIONS MENEGIO, RICHARD J CUSTODIAN 28,680.66 SCHOOL MIELKE, MONIQUE M LIBRARY 3,949.88 LIBRARY MORSE, GLORIA D ELECTIONS 414 ELECTIONS MOUNTAIN, CANDACE F LIBRARY 6,922.41 LIBRARY MULLEN, DANIELLE M SCHOOL LUNCH 13,567.5 SCHOOL MULLEN, JACOB SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 75 SCHOOL MULLEN, JOY C MUSIC TEACHER 85,573.91 SCHOOL MURRAY, JEFFREY R ACCOUNTANT 3013.4 FINANCE NAVIN, ROBERT HIGHWAY DEPT. 55,373.74 PUBLIC WORKS NAVIN, ROBERT E FIRE 738 FIRE OLANDER, JOHN BOARD OF HEALTH AGENT 10,001.88 BOARD OF HEALTH OLDS, KATELYN J PARAPROFESSIONAL 5,003.96 SCHOOL ONEIL, LINDA SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 4,897.5 SCHOOL PALARDY, MATTHEW BOAT RAMP MONITOR 3,942.5 PARKS & RECREATION PARKINGTON, SAMANTHA J LIFE GAURD 3,103.32PARKS & RECREATION PARSONS, STEPHEN CEMETERY SUPER. 7,322.1 CEMETERY PEEPLES, JANET S SUBSTITUTE-PARA/TEACHER 2,580 SCHOOL PERO, DIANE S ASSESSOR 1,200 ASSESSORS PHAIR, BRENDAN M TUTOR 2,670 SCHOOL PHELPS, JAY F FIRE 2,610 FIRE PHELPS, JOYCE E ELECTIONS 438 ELECTIONS PIERCE, TAMMY SUPERINTENDENTS ADMIN ASST. 22,174.35 SCHOOL PLUNGIS, KATHLEEN C LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE 1,750 SCHOOL PORTER, CHRISTOPHER P FIRE 504 FIRE PURVIS, DAVID J TEACHER 84,500.35 SCHOOL RAMIREZ, ANDRES M CAP-DANCE INSTRUCTOR 950 SCHOOL

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RAWSON, MARGUERITE SELECTWOMEN 1,750 EXECUTIVE RENFREW, SHARON TEACHER 86,076.75 SCHOOL RIPA, BARBARA J SUPERINTENDENT 33,097.85 SCHOOL SADLOWSKI, DANIEL S TEACHER 32,784.12 SCHOOL SAGENDORPH, GARY W. FIRE 1,035 FIRE SANBORN, KENNETH J. SEASONAL HIGHWAY DEPT. 9,688.92 PUBLIC WORKS SCACE, BARBARA J. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1,693.75 TOWN SCHUBERT, FREDERICK W TOWN COLLECTOR 28,083.27 TAX COLLECTOR SCHULTZ, BRIAN S FIRE 648 FIRE SEGAL, ANTHONY BOARD OF HEALTH 170 BOARD OF HEALTH SILVAGNI, CHRISTOPHER A FIRE 882 FIRE SINTONI, DANIEL T FIRE 18 FIRE SINTONI, PAUL M FIRE 108 FIRE SKINNER, BETH CAP PROGRAM 1,725 SCHOOL SLAVINSKI, KAREN B PARAPROFESSIONAL 20,809.17 SCHOOL SMEDVIG, KELLY M ART TEACHER 34,204.55 SCHOOL SMITH, ANDREW H SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 75 SCHOOL SMITH, ELIZABETH T TEACHER 62,368.89 SCHOOL SMITH, ERIC N FIRE 1,143 FIRE SMITH, MADISON LIFE GUARD 3,250.61PARKS & RECREATION SMITH, MICHELLE TEACHER 77,557.01 SCHOOL SPRINGSTUBE, JOHN W ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 2,915.04 INSPECTORS STENGLE, JOANNA H ELECTIONS 90 ELECTIONS STORIE, MICHAEL FIRE 306 FIRE STROCK, JENEVRA DIRECTOR OF SPEC. ED. 22,668.38 SCHOOL SUPRANOWICZ, RAYMOND ASSESSOR 1,200 ASSESSORS SWEET, JILL SUBSTITUTE NURSE 1,175 SCHOOL SWINSON, CRAIG A ASSESSOR CLERK 28,708.59 ASSESSORS TANZMAN, JENNIFER L SUBSTITUTE NURSE 125 SCHOOL TAYLOR, JULI R EMT 18 FIRE TISDALE, JESSICA J CAFETERIA 3,870 SCHOOL TRAVER, STEPHEN H FIRE CHIEF 5,175 FIRE TUCKER, JUSTIN CUSTODIAN 320 SCHOOL VALENTI, KRISTEN L TEACHER 54,788.37 SCHOOL WARFIELD, KRISTINE A PARAPROFESSIONAL 22,168.17 SCHOOL WATERMAN-SPTIZER, KIMBERLY A CAP PROGRAM 800 SCHOOL WEEDEN, ERIN M PARAPROFESSIONAL 223,82.17 SCHOOL WINN, JORDAN BOAT RAMP MONITOR 1,404 PARKS & RECREATION WINSOR, GRETCHEN E TEACHER 57,102.31 SCHOOL WOJTKOWSKI, SANDRA J SCHOOL LUNCH 18,123.2 SCHOOL ZAHN, KATHERINE M SECRETARY 40,546.12 FINANCE ZANIN, MONICA M PRINCIPAL 91,993.83 SCHOOL

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