Swearing in ceremony of Hanover Police Chief Walter L. Sweeney, Jr. seen here with Chief Paul Hayes and members of the Hanover Police Department June 24, 2008
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~ w. 9ohn Curtis .f.i6rar_J 7rustee SfwtlaJ, a. ( (joodfJJ,tuu-) 9Jtanduvul 1924-2008 Counc;fon ~!JiYJJ Volunteer flaWciall.(&uJMin,):llicftetJ 1956-2008 Cedar 'Elementary Schoof Volunteer 1/anover 1fi_Jh Schoof Volunteer at8a ( Sauini) JHanna, 1914-2007 2 fj,Jtattei6 j. !biSa&dina 1925-2007 r.mer_Jenc_J Communicafions Center Committee Police Station 1!,uili.in,J Committee 11.ssisfant to the 9)6IUdd e. !Jtmp6, Jlt. 1956-2008 :Kauutlt w . .'JauuJldon, 1923-2007 1-fanover ~ire 1Je11arfmenf Siu Sm,twt :KefielJ, 1916 -·2001 1<.§_Jislrar 's Off;ce ~ _.M,. W/ittkt 1924-2007 1'arh ~ t/<.§creafion Committee PfanninJ '8oarl Schoof Committee 1eac6er ~ eaacl, 3 TOWN OF HANOVER PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS As of January 1, 2008 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Tenth Congressional District WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT, Quincy COUNCILLOR Fourth Councillor District CHRISTOPHER A. IANNELLA, Jr., Boston STATE SENATOR ROBERTS. CREEDON, Jr., Brockton STATE REPRESENTATIVE Fifth Plymouth Representative District ROBERT J. NYMAN, Hanover COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TIMOTHY J. McMULLEN, Pembroke JOHN P. RIORDAN, Jr. Marshfield JEFFREY M. WELCH, Abington Population Federal Census 13,164 (as of2000) Town Census 14,091 (as of January 2008) 4 ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS As of January 1, 2008 SELECTMEN David G. Flynn, Chainnan 2008 Daniel A. Pallotta 2009 R. Alan Rugman 2010 BOARD OF ASSESSORS PLANNING BOARD Nancy C. Lyons, Chairman 2008 Richard V. Deluca, Chairman 2010 Paul J. Barresi 2010 Anthony D. Losordo, Jr. 2012 Thomas G. Kokoliadis 2009 Gary Hendershot, Clerk 2011 Maryann M. Brugnoli 2009 Steven N. Rusko 2008 BOARD OF HEALTH Appointed Members Diane L. Edge, Chainnan 2010 (Appointed by Selectmen and Planning Board}) James Rodriguez 2008 Lori Leo 2009 Bernie R. Campbell, Associate Member 2008 Christopher M. Graham, Associate Member 2009 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS SCHOOL COMMITTEE Robert S. O'Rourke, Chainnan 2010 Louis N. Avitabile 2008 Michael Cianciola, Chainnan 2009 John L. Benevides 2009 Suzanne E. Brady 2010 Brian W. Shaw 2008 Leslie J. Molyneaux 2009 HOUSING AUTHORITY Cynthia A. Skordinski 2008 Stephen Carroll, Chairman 2008 Thomas Burke 2012 TOWNCLERK Diane Campbell 2008 Vacant 2008 Robert C. Shea 2010 Vacant 2010 Andrea Sweeney, Treasurer/State TOWN COLLECTOR Joan T. Port-Farwell 2010 MODERATOR (Elected Annually) TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY Doug Thomson Lawrence W. Bandoni 2010 John R. O'Leary 2008 Joan R. Thomas, Chainnan 2009 5 OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN As of January 1, 2008 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Stephen S. Rollins FIRE CHIEF Kenneth L. Blanchard POLICE CHIEF Paul R. Hayes MUNICIPAL FINANCE DIRECTOR/ TOWN ACCOUNTANT George L. Martin TOWN COUNSEL James A. Toomey, Esq. TOWN CONSTABLES Thomas F. Hayes 2008 Paul Newcomb 2008 Howard Rollins (Sergeant) 2008 PUBLIC CONSTABLES Robert S. Barlow, Marshfield 2009 Stephen M. Cook, Sagamore 2009 Kevin J. Dalton, Braintree 2009 Michael C. Moore, So. Weymouth 2008 6 OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN As of January 1, 2008 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jeffrey R. Blanchard, 2008 Robert Sigsby, Chairman (Deputy Fire Chief) Jack F. Robinson Stephen S. Rollins, 2008 Richard A. Skerry, Jr. (Town Administrator) John K. Sargent Walter L. Sweeney, Jr., (Lieutenant) 2008 John E. Condon BOARD OF APPEALS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Eugene P. Beaupre, Chairman 2009 Neal Merritt, Chairman 2008 Thomas C. Bailey, Member 2008 Lisa Satterwhite 2009 Paul W. Hickey, Member 2010 AmyMcElroy 2009 David R. Delaney, Assoc. Member 2010 Gary W. Young 2008 Linda Martin-Dyer, Assoc. Member 2009 William Woodward 2009 Matthew Perkins, Assoc. Member 2009 Appointed Members (Appointed by Selectmen on the BOARD OF OVERSEERS OF recommendation ofthe Conservation Commission)) THE STETSON HOUSE Vacant, Associate Member 2008 Donald E. Morrison, Chairman 2008 Vacant, Associate member 2009 Roger A. Leslie, Sr. 2010 Richard T. Flanagan 2009 COORDINATOR OF ENERGY BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Robyn Mitton Nancy J. Goldthwait, Chairman 2010 Pamela D. Ferguson 2008 COUNCIL ON AGING Carmine J. Salines 2009 Robert C. Shea, Town Clerk 2010 Joanne B. Cure, Chairman 2008 Donald F. Buckley 2008 Richard Farwell 2008 BOARDOF James E. Gallant 2008 TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS Eleanor M. Kimball 2008 Elmont Mickunas 2008 Jeff Oliveira, Chairman 2009 Joan Picard 2008 John R. O'Leary 2008 Brian W. Shaw 2010 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD William J. Dooley, Co-Chairman 2009 Bruce A. Nordstrom, Co-Chairman 2009 Steven C. Habeeb 2009 Joahanne E. Morrison 2009 Vacant 2009 7 DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES; HANOVER CULTURAL COUNCIL VETERANS' AGENT; VETERANS' BURIAL Katie Duff 2008 AGENT. VETERANS' GRAVE OFFICER Linda DiNardo 2009 Laura Blumberg 2008 Robert N. Lyons 2008 Diane Campbell 2008 Barbara A. Carroll 2009 John Duff 2008 E-911 COORDINATOR Maureen Elliott 2009 Ellen Fitzpatrick 2009 Kevin R. Sho~ Coordinator Linda Kakulski 2009 Wallace M. Kemp 2008 John O'Leary 2008 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Jeffrey Oliveira 2009 CENTER COMMITTEE Jay Ritchie 2009 Zachary Rolnik 2008 Jeffrey R. Blanchard (Deputy Fire Chief) Albert L. Taylor 2010 Walter L. Sweeney, Jr. (Lieutenant). Lois M. Van Doren 2008 David A. Duff 20 I 0 FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION HANOVER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Mary S. Deame 2009 James A. Purcell, Director 2008 Vacant, Deputy Director 2008 FOREST FIRE WARDENS James M. Malone, Assist. Director 2008 Brian D. Malone, C.E.R.T.* Coordinator 2008 Kenneth L. Blanchard (Fire Chief) Vacant, Operations Officer 2008 Jeffrey R. Blanchard (Deputy Fire Chief) Vacant, Operations Officer 2008 Vacant, R.A.C.E.S.** Operator 2008 Vacant, Communications Officer 2008 HANOVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP * (C.E.R. T. = Community Emergency Response Team) Victoria A. Buckley 2009 ** (R.A.C.E.S. = Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Diane Campbell 2009 Service) Mary S. Deame 2009 Eleanor M. Kimball 2009 Joanne F. McDonough 2009 HANOVER HISTORICAL COMMISSION Vacant 2009 Barbara U. Barker Kemp, Chairman 2009 Carol A. Franzosa, Secretary 2008 Barbara A. Connors 20 I 0 Peter K. Johnson 2008 Charles H. Minott 2010 8 MBTA ADVISORY BOARD ROUTE 53 CORRIDOR JOINT STUDY COMMITTEE Gerald 8. Lewis 2008 Arnold Itz, Chairman William Arienti REPRESENTATIVE TO METROPOLITAN John L. Benevides (Board of Public Works) AREA PLANNING COUNCIL Jeffrey Blanchard (Deputy Fire Chief) John Connolly Richard J. Deluca (Planning Board) Andrew R. Port (Town Planner) 2008 Anthony D. Losordo, Jr. (Planning Board) R. Alan Rugman (Selectman), Alternate 2008 R. Alan Rugman (Selectman) William 8. Scarpelli Debra A. McGlame REPRESENTATIVES TO NORTH RIVER COMMISSION SELECTMEN'S REPRESENTATWE TO Daniel C. Jones 2010 SOUTH SHORE COALITION James M. Tower, Alternate 2010 Joseph Strazdes, 2009 R. Alan Rugman (Selectman) 2008 Environmental Fish & Game Officer REPRESENTATIVE TO OLD COLONY SOUTH SHORE RECYCLING PLANNING COUNCIL AREA AGENCY ON COOPERATIVE AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Victor Diniak (DPW) 2008 Caroline Taylor 2008 Steven D. Herrmann (DPW) 2008 Robyn Mitton, Alternate 2008 Bora M. Pervane, Alternate 2008 TAXATION AID COMMIITEE REPRESENTATIVE TO SOUTH SHORE Nancy C. Lyons 2008 REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Joan T. Port-Farwell (Town Collector) 2008 COMMITTEE Joan R. Thomas 2008 Robert Heywood (Sergeant) 2009 9 APPOINTMENTS BY APPOINTMENTS BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH THE PLANNING BOARD AGENT FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH/ TOWN PLANNER MILK INSPECTOR Andrew R. Port Vacant ************* ************* APPOINTMENTS BY THE APPOINTMENTS BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (Subject to approval ofBoard ofSelectmen) SUPERINTENDENT ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER/DOG Victor Diniak OFFICER/INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS ************** Brian J. Go lemme BUILDING COMMISSIONER; ZONING, SIGN & CODE ENFORCEl~IENT OFFICER APPOINTMENTS BY THE HANOVER COUNCIL ON AGING A. Paul McAuliffe CONSERVATION AGENT REPRESENTATWE TO OLD COLONY ELDERLY SERVICES, INC. Patrick Gallivan Caroline Taylor Robyn Mitton, Alternate ELDERLY SERVICES DIRECTOR Bora M. Pervane, Alternate Robyn Mitton APPOINTMENTS BY THE PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR MUNICIPAL FINANCE DIRECTOR Wanda Barron (Subject to approval ofBoard ofSelectmen) RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR TOWN TREASURER (Appointed by Parks & Recreation and Town Administrator) Robert C. Haley ************* James "Ted" Carroll ************* 10 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MODERATOR As of January 1, 2008 FIRE STATION BUILDING & ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (Appointed by Moderator with approval ofmajority ofSelectmen) Daniel F. Ahern Mark Basiliere 2010 Joseph J. Zemotel, Chairman Donna Buckley 2010 Joan F. Giroux, Secretary/Clerk David G. Flynn (Selectman) 2009 Brian Barthelmes Donald E. Morrison David C. Bond 2008 Florence Grady 2008 Helen F. Graves 2009 David M. Walsh 2009 Donald L. White 2008 OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Cathy Dennehy 2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE (Appointed by Moderator with approval ofmajority ofSelectmen) Mary Dunn, Co-Chairman 2010 BYLAW REVIEW COMMITTEE Harold D. Thomas, Co-Chairman 2009 Bruce Ryerson 2009 Barbara Y. Itz, Chairman 2008 Judy Grecco 2008 Linda J. DiNardo 2009 Wallace M. Kemp 2008 Kathy C. Gilroy 2009 Dana Shaw, Dir. of Trail Maintenance John K. Sergeant 2008 Joan R. Thomas 2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE (Appointed by Moderator with approval (Appointed by Moderator with approval ofmajority ofSelectmen) ofmajority ofSelectmen) Donald W. Moores, Chairman 2008 Michael Tivnan, Chairman 2008 John Barry 2009 Arthur L. Ceurvels, Jr. 2009 Joan Giroux, (Advisory Comm. Liaison) 2010 Catherine Harder-Bernier 2008 John P. Lamoureaux 2011 Julianne McLaughlin 2009 John Shelley 2010 Amy Perkins 2010 William F. Flynn (Bandstand Committee) 2010 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Stephen T. O'Leary, Chairman 2009 SENIOR CENTER Diane Campbell (Housing Comm.) 2008 BUILDING COMMITTEE Peter K. Johnson (Historical Comm.) 2008 Wallace M. Kemp (Open Space Comm.) 2009 John Thomson, Chairman Gary R. Hendershot (Planning Board) 2011 Joan F. Dubois Vacant (Conserv. Comm.) 2009 Richard Farwell William B. Scarpelli 2010 Eleanor M. Kimball Michael Stone 2008 Elaine J. Shea Michael Tivnan (Parks & Rec. Comm.) 2010 11 SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Chris Martin, Chainnan Stephen Devine Kerry Harrison Al Kuhn Paul V. Nimeskern Jeanne McCloskey Leslie J. Molyneaux, (School Comm. Representative) FEE STUDY COMMITTEE Frederick L. Briggs William Dennehy Linda J. DiNardo David C. Greene Thomas M. Meister 12 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN For Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 On behalf of the Town of Hanover, the Board would like to thank David G. Flynn for his dedication and many years of service to the Town. David served as a member of the Board of Selectmen for nine years. A proclamation was presented by the Board at the May 5, 2008 Annual Town Meeting in honor of David. (Please see Annual Town Meeting section of this Town report found under the Town Clerk's section). At the Annual Town Meeting the Board of Selectmen, Town Collector, Director of Municipal Finance and the Advisory Committee supported a successful Town Meeting Article to change the Collector (of Taxes) from an elected position to an appointed position as authorized by M.G.L. c. 41, § lB. We look forward to the efficiencies created with a combined Collector/Treasurer position. The Board of Selectmen worked with the Planning Board and the Route 53 Study Committee to bring forward to Town Meeting a zoning bylaw which was approved and would allow more appropriate commercial development on approximately 100 acres of underutilized land. This zoning map change, referred to as the "Interchange Zoning District" would put the land adjacent to Route 3 and the Hanover Mall to its highest and best use for the Town, by generating commercial revenues, new growth and to further offset residential tax bills. The Town estimates that at full build-out, the new district would provide approximately 300,000 square feet of office and retail space, along with a 150,000 square foot hotel and conference center; which hopefully will be an incentive to develop this property in an economically productive manner as an alternate to a 40B development. The Board of Selectmen received the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee decision regarding the 40B Notice of Project Change submitted by the developer of 511 Washington Street to change the development to non-age-restricted rental housing. Upon review of the document and the findings of fact from the Housing Appeals Committee the Board requested that the Town's Attorney appeal the decision. In April, the Board was notified that the appeal was unsuccessful and requested that the Town's Attorney issue a motion to stay the action. However, the Court denied the Town's motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the developer from renting without the age restriction. This landmark case unfortunately preserves the possibility that a developer can propose one type of 40B development and later change it to another type of dwelling and greatly affect school and Town services. The Board of Selectmen supported three other successful Articles at Town Meeting. One being the appropriation of $500,000 to pay the cost of constructing and equipping a wind turbine to generate electrical power for the Pond Street Water Treatment Plant; second was the five year extension of the lntermunicipal Agreement relative to Hanover's membership in the South Shore Recycling Cooperative; third was an Article which petitioned the General Court of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact a special law authorizing the Town to establish an Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund (OPEB). 13 In January, the Board of Selectmen signed a Service Incentive Grant in the amount of $4,054 for the Council on Aging. In May, a $15,000 Public Safety Grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism was split between the Police and Fire Departments. This grant provided additional funds to enhance the Departments operation. After several years working with the Metropolitan Boston Planning Organization (MPO); and the Massachusetts Highway Department the Board of Selectmen is pleased to note that the long awaited Route 53 Phase lB project is now underway. Additionally, the Massachusetts Highway Department anticipates construction of the new Route 53 Bridge over Route 3 beginning in 2009. This project will include a signalized intersection and widening of the bridge lanes to accommodate more traffic and improve safety. This one-mile widening project is between Mill Street and Pond Street/Rawson Road. The anticipated completion date for this project is October 1, 20 I 0. trmDM-Mde RoatJw2.14 Wtc:JenlrttProject 14 The roadway widening project will not only alleviate congestion on this section of Route 53 during morning and afternoon commutes but will also offer greater protection to the Town's wetlands and adjacent water supply. Leveraging state funds to complete this widening has also set the stage for additional commercial development along a once underutilized section of Route 53. This section of Washington Street (Route 53) will soon be home to Target and other retail stores and restaurants as part of the ··Washington Street Shopping Center" just south of the Hanover Mall. Additional revenues from assessments on this commercial development will offset residential tax bills without the unnecessary costs and services associated with purely residential development. A new Senior Center was approved at Town Meeting. The Senior Center will be constructed on Town owned land on Center Street and ground is proposed to be broken in the spring 2009. The Board of Selectmen formed the Energy Advisory Committee to look into Town owned properties and advise the Board on areas where there are savings on energy and conservation. The Board of Selectmen has welcomed a number of new businesses to the Town of Hanover, which include Bradford's Meatshop and More, Starbucks Coffee, Auntie Anne's, and the Matheny Family who are the new owners of The Eating Establishment. During the year the Board welcomed several new employees including our current Building Commissioner Anthony Marino and Parks and Recreation Administrator Marc Craig. After almost ten years of dedicated service to the Town, Jackie Shanley, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen resigned from her position to explore new career opportunities. The Board extends their sincere best wishes to Jackie for continued success with all her future endeavors. The Board of Selectmen said farewell to former Police Chief Paul Hayes who retired in June after 3 3 years of service to the Town. Chief Hayes' dedication and years of service are to be commended. Lt. Walter L. Sweeney was sworn in as Police Chief on June 24, 2008. On June 2, 2008 the Board of Selectmen appointed Robert P. Heywood and Gregory Nihan to the position of Police Lieutenant. Respectfully submitted, Daniel A. Pallotta, Chairman R. Alan Rugman David C. Greene 15 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 The population of Hanover as of 2008 was 14,124. There are 9,033 registered voters in Town. See below for breakdown by party and precinct. PARTY PCT. I PCT.II PCT. III PCT. IV TOTALS DEM. 515 595 577 558 2245 REP. 346 293 336 397 1372 UNENR. 1333 1368 1351 1364 5416 The office is preparing for heavy voter registration in the next months due to a Primary in September and the Presidential election on November 4, 2008. The trend of registering to vote at the Registry of Motor Vehicles continues, although many register at To\\n Hall, especially for Town elections. All residents should be aware that their voting status can be in jeopardy if they fail to retum their annual census. The census provides the Town with accurate population numbers. The amount of money received from the Commonwealth by way of the "cherry sheet" is based, in part, on the population. The census also allows the police and fire departments to respond knowing how many residents are listed if an emergency occurs. All residents may register to vote in the lower level of Town Hall from 8 am until 4 pm Monday thru Friday. Special registration sessions are held in the Registrars office prior to all elections and Town meetings. Please feel free to call the office 781 826-8796 at any time if there is a question in regard to voting eligibility or party status. Pamela D. Fergusan, Chairman Nancy J. Goldthwait Carmine J. Salines Robert C. Shea, Town Clerk 16 Journal for Presidential Primary Election Held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Arrived at Hanover High School at 6:00 A.M. to set up the ballot boxes and got ready for the Presidential Preference Primary. Officer Jonathan Abban inspected each Ballot Box and verified that each box was empty. The Zero tape for each Precinct was then posted. The doors were opened at 7:00 A.M. and John Goldthwait of 506 Main Street was the first to vote in Hanover. We had a steady flow of voters throughout the day and there were no problems encountered. The doors were closed at 8:00 P.M. with 4751 votes being cast out of 8819 registered voters. This gave Hanover 54% of our registered voters casting ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary for 2008. The results were posted at 8:15 P.M. DEMOCRATIC PARTY VOTE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FEB. 5, 2008 DEMOCRATIC PREC PREC PREC PREC 1 2 3 4 TOTAL BLANKS 4 0 2 2 8 JOHN EDWARDS 15 18 16 18 67 HILLARY CLINTON 392 430 429 385 1636 JOSEPH BIDEN 1 4 1 1 7 CHRISTOPHER DODD 1 1 1 3 MIKE GRAVEL 1 1 BARACK OBAMA 222 218 218 261 919 DENNIS KUCINICH 1 1 BILL RICHARDSON 1 0 3 1 5 NO PREFERENCE 9 9 5 6 29 WRITE-INS 4 1 2 0 7 TOTAL VOTE 649 683 676 675 2683 STATE COMMITTEE MAN MICHAEL BRADY 412 443 436 436 1727 17 Journal for Presidential Primary Election Held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN CAITLIN CAVANAGH 451 480 466 464 1861 DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE PREC PREC PREC PREC 1 2 3 4 TOTAL CAROL A FRANZOSA 307 309 348 410 1374 WILLIAM F FLYNN 336 340 370 431 1477 CAITLIN M CAVANAGH 302 314 345 418 1379 MAUREEN F WALKER 298 296 308 398 1300 DIANE CAMPBELL 316 322 315 413 1366 ALBERT R CAVANAGH 297 312 336 412 1357 JEAN B CAVANAGH 299 304 334 406 1343 TYLER J CACANAGH 296 292 320 408 1316 MARY MARGARET DILL 292 307 318 394 1311 DAVID G FLYNN 342 337 366 433 1478 CLAIRE MARIE FLYNN 301 308 318 400 1327 JOSEPH E HANNIGAN 314 358 334 417 1423 JOSEPH KACZMASZ 287 284 299 390 1260 BARBARA A KACZMASZ 287 289 301 392 1269 ELEANOR M KIMBALL 317 355 345 415 1432 ROBERT N LVONS 325 307 328 412 1372 DONALD G McKEE 292 293 326 398 1309 JEANNETTE E MIGRE 313 328 341 403 1385 JOHN F MORRIS 294 285 311 400 1290 CHRISTINA M NYMAN 327 339 352 428 1446 RHONDA L NYMAN 350 346 383 436 1515 ROBERT J NYMAN 418 422 450 489 1779 JOSEPH M O'NEIL 288 287 303 394 1272 NANCY P O'NEIL 292 293 304 395 1284 ROBERT S O'ROURKE 314 333 342 423 1412 PAULINE M ROCKWELL 306 305 308 397 1316 JOSEPH P ROGAN 313 299 328 402 1342 ROBERT A RUGMAN 333 327 362 440 1462 CARMINE J SALINES 289 303 310 393 1295 JOSEPH J ZEMOTEL 323 325 351 413 1412 MARGARET A ZEMOTEL 315 313 345 410 1383 WRITE-INS 15 5 14 4 38 18 Journal for Presidential Primary Election Held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FEB. 5, 2008 REPUBLICAN PREC PREC PREC PREC 1 2 3 4 TOTAL BLANKS 1 0 0 1 2 JOHN McCAIN 196 206 192 211 805 FRED THOMPSON 4 4 TOM TANCREDO 1 1 DUNCAN HUNTER 1 1 MIKE HUCKABEE 12 10 13 12 47 MITT ROMNEY 314 242 271 330 1157 RON PAUL 6 6 9 7 28 RUDY GIULIANI 2 4 1 3 10 NO PREFERENCE 1 1 2 2 6 WRITE-INS 3 0 1 1 5 TOTAL VOTE 535 473 489 569 2066 STATE COMMITTEE MAN LAWRENCE NOVAK 218 188 188 235 829 DAVID GEIDKE 169 157 158 171 655 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN JEANIE FALCONE 251 205 205 251 912 JANETT PACKARD 100 108 102 108 418 REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE PREC PREC PREC PREC 1 2 3 4 TOTAL STEPHEN T RICHARDSON 267 236 238 324 1065 JOSEPH C DENICOLA 236 212 206 312 966 LAWRENCE S BRIGHT 247 203 209 305 964 YVONNE D BRIGHT 250 203 205 303 961 19 Journal for Presidential Primary Election Held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 NEAL R ROSSI 255 233 225 332 1045 A DONALD DeLUSE 255 233 227 313 1028 LESLIE J MOLYNEAUX 252 261 239 321 1073 LINDA O BUCKLEY 227 215 214 314 970 ALBERTA BEZANSON 215 200 197 299 911 GEORGE K BEZANSON 217 202 199 304 922 ELIZABETH B CURRIER 222 211 203 303 939 DORIS A LEWALD 240 237 213 307 997 CHRISTINE W GUENARD 242 230 227 321 1020 KATHLEEN M O'BRIEN 248 222 216 323 1009 MARYANN T SULLIVAN 231 217 210 308 966 THELMA E LITCHFIELD 236 222 221 311 990 NANCY ESAGE 216 199 215 302 932 ANDREA L SWEENEY 241 214 221 312 988 PAMELA D FERGUSON 220 203 204 303 930 NANCY J GOLDTHWAIT 244 226 222 310 1002 ANTHONY T NOFI 214 195 202 302 913 JOHN DAVID GUENARD 249 236 233 324 1042 DAVID COREY GREENE, SR. 224 219 215 305 963 JOHN PATRICK SARSON 252 218 213 323 1006 JAMES P GRADY 223 204 210 310 947 DONNA E HOADLEY 234 214 217 330 995 JOHN E HOADLEY 242 229 229 336 1036 DAVID P HOADLEY 234 217 219 329 999 DONNA C LEETCH 244 197 201 308 950 DOROTHY E TRIPP 242 218 223 325 1008 WRITE-INS DAVIDM LADD 11 DANIEL A PALLOTTA, JR. 10 JOHNS TASSINARI, SR. 9 TIMOTHY M GILLESPIE, JR. 8 JOHNS TASSINARI, JR. 7 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FEB. 5, 2008 GREEN-RAINBOW PREC PREC PREC PREC 1 2 3 4 TOTAL JARED BALL RALPH NADER 0 0 0 2 2 ELAINE BREOW KAT SWIFT 20 Journal for Presidential Primary Election Held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 CYNTHIA McKINNEY KENT MESPLAY NO PREFERENCE TOTAL VOTES 0 0 0 2 2 STATE COMMITTEE MAN STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FEB. 5, 2008 WORKING FAMILIES PREC PREC PREC PREC 1 2 3 4 TOTAL NO PREFERENCE STATE COMMITTEE MAN STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN 21 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Hanover Warrant for Special Town Meeting With Advisory Committee Recommendations Plymouth, SS Greeting: To any Constable of the Town of Hanover in said County. In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Elections and Town Affairs to meet in the Hanover High School, CEDAR STREET, HANOVER, on Monday THE 5th DAY of MAY, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will make every effort to assure that Town Meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Should any assistance be desired in this regard, please contact the Board ofSelectmen's Office at (781) 826-2261. Moderator called Meeting To Order at 7:35 P.M. ARTICLES FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT~ Monday, May 5, 2008 ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to pay such accounts as may be presented against the Town for which an appropriation does not exist; to William F. Sargent the amount of $97 .50, to Thomas O'Brien the amount of $25.98, to Automatic Temperature Control Corp. the amounts of $540.00 and $561.25, to CPU Guys the amounts of$1,094.95 and $95.00, to Garry A. Farrow the amount of $197 .50, to Quincy Medical Center the amount of $74.10, to Demeo the amount of $68.14 to Shawn McVey the amount of$106.38, to W.B. Mason the amount of$131.85 to Northeast Rescue Services the amount of$475.00, to Andy's Towing the amount of$380.00, or take any other action relative thereto. Town Accountant We move that the town vote to appropriate the sum of $3,847.65 from the Undesignated Fund 22 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Balance to pay the following unpaid bills from Fiscal Year 2007. William F. Sargent $ 97.50 Thomas O'Brien $ 25.98 Automatic Temperature Control Corp. $ 1,101.25 CPU Guys $ 1,189.95 Garry A. Farrow $ 197.50 Quincy Medical Center $ 74.10 Demeo $ 68.14 Shawn McVey $ 106.38 W.B. Mason $ 131.85 Northeast Rescue Services $ 475.00 Andy's Towing $ 380.00 Total $ 3,847.65 Commentary: The amounts identified are invoices presented for payment after the close of the last fiscal year. Pursuant to state law, a town meeting vote is required to accept and fund these outstanding invoices. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from available funds, or to transfer from other accounts, to the following Town departments to meet deficits or unforeseen costs therein, or take any other action relative thereto. Snow & Ice Expenses $ 9,000.00 Town Gas Pump Expenses $19,500.00 Conservation Commission Payroll $ 1,500.00 Board of Health Expenses $ 4,668.00 DPW Highway Expenses $ 7,000.00 Assessor's Overlay $75,000.00 Advisory Committee We move that the Town appropriate the sum of $34,668 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to pay deficits in Snow and Ice Expenses of $9,000; Town Gas Pump Expenses of $19,500; Conservation Commission Payroll of $1,500; Board of Health Expenses of $4,668, and to transfer the sum of $7,000 from the DPW Highway Payroll to DPW Highway Expenses and to transfer the sum of $75,000 from the FY07 Assessor's Overlay Account to the FY08 Assessor's Overlay Account. Commentary: Current year departmental deficits in the Snow and Ice (DPW), Town Gas Pump (all departments), Conservation Commission payroll, and Board of Health expenses incurred in the absence of a Health Agent require these supplemental town meeting appropriations. The transfer from the DPW Highway Payroll to DPW Highway Expenses is to allow the Board of Public Works to deal with the way off-duty police details are administered, and the transfer from 23 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 the FY07 Assessor's Overlay Account to the FY08 Assessor's Overlay Account will allow the Board to deal with abatement applications. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to add the following definition within the Town's Zoning Bylaw, or take any action relative thereto. Conforming Structure: A conforming structure is a structure that meets all current dimensional setbacks regardless of the conforming nature of the lot. Board of Selectmen We move that this article be referred back for further study. We support the Planning Board's motion to take no action on this article. So Voted Unanimously Motion to Dissolve Special Town Meeting by Daniel Pallotta made at 7:40 P.M. So Voted Unanimously And you are hereby ordered to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof fourteen days, at least, before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands this I 5th day of April, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN David G. Flynn Daniel A. Pallotta R. Alan Rugman ------Constable______, 2008 24 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Advisory Committee Budget Message Budget Process The Town of Hanover operates under state statutes and various Town bylaws. The legislative body is an open Town Meeting, in which all voters registered in Hanover are permitted to participate. Town Meeting has the sole authority to appropriate funds for the operating budget and capital projects. Any amendments to appropriations adopted at a Town Meeting require subsequent approval at either a regular Town Meeting or a Special Town Meeting. The procedures for Town Meetings are specified in the Town bylaws. It is the Advisory Committee's responsibility to make budget recommendations to Town Meeting. Like prior budgets, the FY2009 budget has been developed based upon projected assumptions of available revenue. The budget is based upon a budget ceiling or levy limit of revenue derived from local property taxes in accordance with Proposition 2½. Added to the tax revenues are projections for state aid; miscellaneous revenues, such as fees, permits, and interest earned; and available funds, such as free cash and transfers from Special Revenue Funds. This levy limit may be increased if Town Meeting adopts a budget requiring an override and the override amount is approved by a majority of voters at the polls. While the projection of available revenues creates a budget ceiling for the Town, an expenditure floor is created by calculating certain fixed or semi-fixed costs, such as debt payments, employee benefits, and various assessments. These costs subtracted from projected revenues leave remaining funds that are available for discretionary spending, such as education, public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community services. FY2009 Budget Recommendation By state law, the Advisory Committee is required to present a balanced budget to Town Meeting. An increase in expenditures in one area must be matched by either a corresponding decrease in expenditures in another area or a corresponding increase in revenues. Our proposed fiscal year 2009 budget proposal has been balanced without an operating override. This proposal does constrain funding for many operating and capital activities for which there is a continuing need. However, no department came forward and identified that an operating override was absolutely critical in fiscal year 2009. In our opinion, Town Meeting cannot anticipate nor can future budgets be planned on the assumption that an operating override can be avoided indefinitely. The demand for increased services, the cost of maintaining the Town's existing infrastructure, yet alone, improved or expanded buildings and facilities, and the effects of inflation are creating an incredible strain on the Town's available revenues. This strain will only be relieved by an increase in tax revenue or a reduction in the services to which we have become accustomed. As this Committee has stated for a number of years, the Town needs to engage in a vigorous debate as to not only what it wants for municipal services, but also the level of municipal services for which it is willing to pay. Because Personnel Bylaw 208 rates are not available, and the Board of Selectmen have not concluded negotiations with the Department of Public Works, Fire, and Hanover Municipal Employee League unions, budget recommendations for fiscal year 2009 are not complete. We plan on providing a handout at Town Meeting of our final recommendations. 25 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 I INDEX OF ARTICLES FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 2008 ART ISSUE SUBMITTED BY I I 1 Accept Reports in Annual Town Report !Advisory Comm. I I 2 Hear and Accept Reports of Committees !Advisory Comm. I 3 Authorize Treasurer to Accept Trust Funds ITreasurer/Selectmen 4 Authorize Treasurer to Dispose of Tax Title Land iTreasurer/Selectmen I 5 Enter into Compensating Balance Agreements CollectorIT reasurer I 6 Assume Liability to Allow State DEP Work Board of Selectmen I 7 Pay Accounts Without Appropriation 1Town Accountant/Board of Selectmen I ! 8 Set Pay for Elective Officers I Advisory Comm. l 9 School Sick Leave Buyback Account :Advisory/School Comm. I 10 Town Sick Leave Buyback Account IBoard of Selectmen 11 Water Enterprise Sick Leave Buyback Fund !Advisory Comm./Board of Public Works I I 12 General Fund Budget ;Advisory Comm. 13 Water Department Budget jAdvisory Comm. ! 14 Stabilization Fund jAdvisory Comm. 15 CPC Revenues Community Preservation Comm. 16 CPC Budget !Community Preservation Comm. i 17 CPC Debt iCommunity Preservation Comm. ~ I 18 "Interchange District" Rt3/Rt53 i Rt. 53 Study Committee/Planning Board I 19 Pine Street Right-of-Way !Planning Board/Board of Selectmen : 20 Rt. 53 Mitigation Fund - Target !Board of Selectmen I - I 21 Remodel/New High School !School Building Committee __j r.·-·-··----· i 22 Collector from Elected to Appointed ! BOS/Collector/Dir. Fin.IAdvisory Comm. ! 23 Trail Improvements lCPC/Conservation/Open Space Comm. 24 King Street Preferred Master Plan iCPC/Park & Recreation ; 25 Sylvester School !CPC/School Committee I 26 Roof Repairs to the Stetson House ;CPC/Historical Comm./BOS/Stetson House Overseers 27 Stetson House !CPC/Historical Comm./BOS/Stetson House Overseers 28 Maintenance Funds for Stetson House iStetson House Overseers/Board of Selectmen : 29 Murtha Property !CPC 30 Nava Property jCPC/Open Space Comm. ! 31 Amend Recreation bylaw ;Park & Recreation/Board of Selectmen 32 Create Bylaw for Historic Commission IBOS/Historic Comm./Bylaw Review Comm. 33 Negotiate and Acquire Licenses i Senior Center Building Committee 34 Senior Center Building l Senior Center Building Committee 35 Sell Senior Center !Petition 36 Three New Public Safety Vehicles ;Police Department/Board of Selectmen 37 New Semi-Automatic AR 15/M4 Rifles (7) :Police Department/Board of Selectmen 38 i Delete Article 3-2, Section 7 !Bylaw Review Committee/Board of Selectmen 39 !Change Article 3-1 Posting Town Meeting iBylaw Review Committee 40 IDelete Article 6-2 Section 6 of Bylaw :Bylaw Review Committee/Board of Selectmen 41 ;Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee ;Fire Station Study Comm./Fire Dept. /BOS 42 iStudy of Fire-Rescue Station iFire Station Study Comm./Fire Dept/BOS 43 :Funds for Assessment of HVAC System :Fire Department 44 j Funds for New Vehicle - 4x4 Explorer Fire Department 45 iPurchase Special Needs Van School Committee ----··------·- 46 IPurchase Pick-Up Truck School Committee - ~--~--· ------47 Purchase Computers School Committee I --~- 26 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 ------~ ------i 48 Renovations Sylvester School :School Committee ---1------1 ! 49 Renovations Cedar School (6 rooms) i School Committee Preparation of Capital Needs Survey - TSchool Committee 51 ;Repairs to HVAC System at Middle Schoo-1----,-1-Sc_h_o_o_lC-om-m-itt_e_e ______52 : Post Employment Benefit Fund ------,-,-Bo_a __ r_d_o_f _S_el_e__ ct_m_e_n ______-----, ------I 53 !Amend Wetland Protection Bylaw ,Conservation Commission 54 :Amend Zoning Map "Commercial District" ·Planning Board/Rt. 53 Study Committee I 55 ·"Scenic Roads" Planning Board ------56 ·GIS, Permitting - Software & Hardware i Planning Board/Dir. of Mun. lnsp./BOS , 57 iAdopt & Add New Section 10~-150 i Planning Board ------58 : Master Plan : Planning Board 59 : Parks & Recreation- Facilities Master Plan 'Parks & Recreation Committee 60 ! Landscape & Building Architectural Designs King St. : Parks & Recreation Committee 61 IImprovements B. Everett Hall Field IParks & Recreation Committee : ! 62 Parking Lot Ellis Field i Parks & Recreation Committee/BPW/Board of Selectmen i 63 Chapter 90 Highway Grant Program IBoard of Selectmen/BPW · 64 i Inter-Municipal Agreement South Shore Recycling ! Board of Public Works/Board of Selectmen , 65 Funds for Wind Turbine ! Board of Selectmen/Board of Public Works 66 Road Maintenance i Board of Public Works 1 ···-.. - ; 67 Hackett's Pond Dam iBoard of Public Works 1 68 Equipment/Facility Upgrades Ames Way IBoard of Public Works I 69 !One Ton Dump Truck !Board of Public Works ! 70 iPurchase 4x4 Pick-Up Truck IBoard of Public Works I 71 Repair~Replace Roof 219 Winter St. ______!Boa_rd_o_f_P_u_b_lic_W_o_rk_s______, 72 IPurchase & Equip Water Service Van IBoard of Pubhc Works 73 !Accept Streets as Public Ways !Board of Public Works/Planning Board 74 Accept River Rd. Extension !Board of Public Works 1 75 I1Amend Section 6 •840 F , V , BB & A1 Board of Public Works i I 76 t Board Of Health Elected/Appointed Board of Selectmen ; I 77 IUse of Fines Trustees of the John Curtis Free Library I j 78 i New Bylaw - Fees Fee Study Committee ! ! 79 : New Bylaw Posting all Department Fees Fee Study Committee i I ' I 80 IChange Bylaws Regarding Fees & Charges Fee Study/Bylaw Review Committees I I I 81 !Authorize Town to Issue Additional Liquor Licenses Board of Selectmen I - I ! 82 iLiquor Licenses (2) iPetition i 83 iLiquor Licenses (3) I Petition I 84 !Create Sign Bylaw Study Committee ! Board of Selectmen 85 iRevise Sign Bylaw Petition I .. 86 !Amend Section 8 Zoning Bylaw !Petition 87 Full Time Animal Control Officer Petition 88 IFull Time Animal Control Officer !Petition 89 :Prohibit Hunting on Town Owned Land \Petition 27 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 FY2009 BUDGET SUMMARY FY2009 Advisory FY2008 Committee Percent EXPENSE Budget - Tax Recap Recommendation Change 1. Mandated Expenditures (Not subject to Town Meeting appropriation) Overlay for Abatements & Exemptions 152,709 165,000 Tax Title Purposes 0 0 Debt and Interest not appropriated 5,118 0 Cherry Sheet Offsets 31.659 32,130 State and County Assessments 487.040 489,855 Total 676,526 686,985 2% 2. Department Operating Budgets General Fund Activities 41,984,174 43,717,954 4% Community Preservation 116,500 192,250 65% Water Enterprise Activities (net)* 3,256,726 3,403,003 4% 3. Cost of Articles to be financed by Taxation and Available Funds: General Fund Activities 521,569 548,716 5% Community Preservation 842,260 305,060 -64% Water Enterprise Activities 0 0 0% 4. Cost of Capital Articles to be financed by Taxation and Available Funds: General Fund Activities 298,747 556,080 86% Water Enterprise Activities 232,000 25,000 -89% 5. Cost of Capital Articles to be financed by borrowing:** General Fund Activities 1,383,000 334,500 -76% Water Enterprise Activities 340,000 365,000 7% 6. Total Appropriations (expense items 2 through 5) 48,974,976 49,447,563 1% * excludes indirect costs appropriated in the General Fund but paid from Water Revenue ** excludes Senior Center Building $3.7 million debt exclusion and Community Preservation $2.5 million King Street projects in order to provide an accurate year.. to-year comparison. 28 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 MUNICIPAL FINANCE TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used frequently in the Annual Town Report and at Town Meeting. In order to provide everyone with a better understanding of their meaning, the following definitions are provided. Appropriation An appropriation is an authorization to make expenditures and to incur obligations for specific purposes. It is granted by Town Meeting and is usually limited in both the amount of and in the time period during which it may be expended. Any part of the omnibus budget (Article 12) not spent or encumbered by June 30 automatically reverts to surplus. A specific appropriation must be initiated within one year of approval or it reverts to surplus, also. Budget A budget is a plan of financial operation consisting of an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given period and the means of financing them. The budget is voted in the spring at Town Meeting for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Capital Budget A capital budget is a plan of proposed capital outlays for the next five years involving the acquisition of land or an expenditure of at least $10,000 having a useful life of at least three years. Capital Program A plan of proposed capital outlays for the following five fiscal years that alerts Town Meeting of expected future capital outlays. Cherry Sheet (State and County Charges and Receipts) The "Cherry Sheet" (named for the color paper formerly used) is prepared by the State Department of Revenue. It charges the Town with its share of the expenses for running various state agencies and for county government. It credits the Town with its share of the Corporation Excise Tax, Individual Income Tax, Sales and Use Tax and the Massachusetts School Fund. Fiscal Year A 12 month period, commencing July 1 and ending June 30, to which the annual budget applies. Fiscal years are often denoted FY xx with the last two numbers representing the calendar year in which it ends, for example FY09 is the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. U ndesignated Fund Balance This account represents the amount by which cash, account receivables and other assets exceed liabilities and reserves in the General Fund. It is increased by unexpended balances in the omnibus budget appropriations, unexpended balances in separate appropriations, and actual receipts in excess of budgeted amounts. Free Cash (Surplus, E & D) Free cash is that portion of the Town's General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance that the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue certifies, as of July 1 of each year, as available for appropriation by Town Meeting. It is not cash, but rather, the Undesignated Fund Balance less delinquent real and personal property taxes, motor vehicle excise receivables, and departmental receivables. 29 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Overlay The overlay is the amount raised by the assessors in excess of appropriations for the purpose of creating a fund to cover abatements granted and avoiding fractions. Overlay Reserve This is the accumulated amount of the Overlay for various years not used or required to be held in the specific Overlay Account for a given year and may be appropriated by vote of the Town or closed to surplus. Reserve Fund This fund is established by the voters at the Annual Town Meeting only for the use of the Advisory Committee to pay for "extraordinary and unforeseen" expenses that may occur and may not exceed five percent of preceding year's tax levy. Stabilization Fund An account from which amounts may be appropriated for any lawful purpose. Prior to FY92, use of the Stabilization Fund was restricted to purposes for which cities and towns could legally borrow. Revisions to Ch. 40, Sec. 5B removed this restriction and amounts from the Stabilization Fund man now be appropriated for any legal purpose. A two-thirds vote of town meeting is required to appropriate money from the Stabilization Fund. Tax Levy The total amount to be raised by taxation of real estate and personal property. It consists of the total amounts appropriated less estimated receipts and transfers from available funds. Terms associated with Proposition 2 1/2: Tax Levy Limit The maximum amount of taxes that may be levied in any given year under the restrictions of Proposition 2 1/2. It is calculated as the prior year limit plus new growth plus 2 1/2 percent of the prior year levy limit. Excess Levy Capacity The difference between the Town's tax levy limit and its actual tax levy. It is the additional amount of taxes that could be levied without an override. Override An amount, voted by the Town, that is added permanently added to the tax levy. A majority vote of the Board of Selectmen is required to put an override question on the ballot. Override ballot questions must be presented in dollar terms and must specify the purpose of the override. Overrides require a majority vote of approval by the town. Debt or Capital Exclusions The Town can assess taxes in excess of the tax levy limit by voting a debt exclusion or capital outlay exclusion. This amount does not become a permanent part of the levy base, but does allow the Town to assess taxes for a specific period of time in excess of the limit for payment of debt service or for payment of capital expenditures. New Growth The amount of property tax revenue that the town can add to its allowable tax levy as a result of new construction, alterations, subdivisions or change of use which increases the value of a parcel of land by more than certain amounts. 30 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Transfers The authorization to use an appropriation for a different purpose or to use moneys from a separate fund as a revenue source. Water Enterprise Effective July 1, 1992, a new enterprise fund was established to account for the operations of the Town's Water Department. This separate accounting demonstrates how much of the costs of providing this service are recovered through user charges and how much is being subsidized through truces. Typically, as is the case with Hanover's Water Department, the costs of providing enterprise fund services are recovered fully by user charges. The accounting for enterprise funds is similar to a commercial business. The enterprise form of accounting does not alter the budgetary approval process, but does require communities to budget all of the revenues and direct/indirect costs associated with providing the service in the enterprise fund. To the extent that user charges recover fully the cost of providing the service, the retained earnings (surplus) stay with the enterprise fund and may be appropriated by Town Meeting to increase the services provided, maintained for future capital purchases, or used to reduce increases in future user charges. An enterprise fund provides management information: to measure performance of providing service; and to analyze the impact of increasing user charges and increasing the budget. 31 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Hanover Warrant for Annual Town Meeting With Advisory Committee Recommendations Plymouth, SS Greeting: To any Constable of the Town of Hanover in said County. In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Elections and Town Affairs to meet in the Hanover High School, CEDAR STREET, HANOVER, on MONDAY, THE 5th DAY of MAY, 2008 At 8:00 P.M. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will make every effort to assure that Town Meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Should any assistance be desired in this regard, please contact the Board of Selectmen's Office at (781) 826-2261. 32 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 ARTICLES FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING wARRANT, Monday, May 5, 2008 The Moderator declared a Quorum at 8:03 P.M. Troop 1 presented the colors Senior Scout Bill Blanchette, Troop 1, Hanover led the Town Meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance Hanover High School Choral Group "Vox" (Mollie Lane, Brittany Quinlan, Caroline Jones and Erin Hannigan) sang the National Anthem Rev. Don Remick, Hanover Fire Dept Chaplin gave the Invocation Barbara Itz spoke on behalf of the annual food pantry drive on Saturday, May 10th in cooperation with the U S Postal Service, we need cereal and nothing outdated. Selectman Al Rugman read a proclamation in honor of David G Flynn, retiring member of the Board of Selectmen for the past nine years TO HONOR SELECTMAN DAVID G. FLYNN On this day, May 5, 2008, the Hanover Board of Selectmen would like to join with all of the boards, committees, employees and residents of the Town of Hanover in honoring Selectman David G. Flynn and thanking him for his dedication and many years of service to the Town of Hanover. David has worked diligently, and served with honor and quiet dignity on behalf of the residents of the Town bringing with him a special sense of caring and compassion for all people. He is to be commended for his contribution to Hanover growing into the highly respected community it is today. The Town of Hanover has benefited from having a person of David's caliber step forward and tend to our community's needs. We appreciate all the personal sacrifices, and many unheralded services that you have contributed and hope we may see your return to public service in the Town of Hanover in the future. We wish to thank your wife Kim and your six children, Stephanie Catherine, Patrick Joseph, Liam Sheridan, Erin Elizabeth, Emily Grace and MaryKate for their patience on the occasions you were away from them to serve our community. On behalf of the Town of Hanover, and the citizens that have been fortunate enough to know you, we give to you the Community's Heartfelt Thanks and Best Wishes for your continued success, health, and happiness in all your endeavors. 33 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 In recognition of David G. Flynn and his faithful service to the Town, we hereby ask Town Meeting, through the Moderator, to consider the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Annual Town Meeting of 2008, officially extends to you, David G. Flynn, our congratulations and thanks for a job well done over your nine years of service. We wish you good health and happiness, and hope we may look forward to your return to public service on behalf of the Town of Hanover. Date: May 5, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Daniel A. Pallotta R. Alan Rugman Barbara Itz moved the reading of all Articles So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will accept the reports of the Officers and Committees as printed in the Annual Town Report, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee We move that the town accept the 2007 Annual Report as printed. Commentary: This is a procedural article for the Town to accept the Annual Report. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 2. To hear reports of the Committees and State Officials and act thereon, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee We move that the town accept these reports So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will authorize its Treasurer to accept such trust funds as may be placed in his hands during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2008, or take any other action relative thereto. Town Treasurer Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer to accept trust funds for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009. 34 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Commentary: This article allows the Treasurer to accept trust funds that are given to the Town during the year. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize its Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to dispose of such parcels of real estate as may have been, or may be taken by the Town under Tax Title foreclosure proceedings, or take any other action relative thereto. Town Treasurer Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to dispose of tax title property. Commentary: This article allows the Treasurer to sell property that the Town has acquired through the tax title foreclosure process. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE S. To see if the Town will authorize its Treasurer and Collector to enter into compensating balance agreements for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2008, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53F of the Massachusetts General Laws, or take any other action relative thereto. Tax Collector Town Treasurer We move that the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer and Collector to execute compensating balance agreements for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009. Commentary: This procedural article is necessary to allow the Town Treasurer and the Tax Collector to legally perform functions related to the deposit and investment of Town funds. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 and 29A of Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as most recently amended, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Environmental Protection, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen We move that the Town accept this article for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009. Commentary: Each yeart the Town is required by the State to assume responsibility for liability 35 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 and damages, which may be incurred by the State while improving, developing, maintaining, and protecting tidal and non-tidal rivers. This article would acknowledge and accept that responsibility. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to pay such accounts as may be presented against the Town for which an appropriation does not exist, or take any other action relative thereto. Town Accountant Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: Prior year unpaid bills were taken care ofby the special town meeting. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to fix the pay of its elective officers as required by law as follows, or take any other action relative thereto. Town Clerk Tax Collector Moderator: Annual Meeting Special Meeting Advisory Committee We move that the Town set the pay of its elective officers for fiscal year 2009 as required by law as follows: Town Clerk, $53,493 per year which includes any amounts due under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 190 Town Collector, $58,750 per year which includes any amounts due under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 108P Moderator $100 for Annual Town Meeting and $100 for Special Town Meeting. Commentary: The Advisory Committee 's recommendations re.f/.ect an increase of 3 % for the Town Clerk and 3 % for the Town Collector. This 3% increase is consistent with what has been negotiated in the non-school union contract. The Moderator position shows no increase. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or appropriate from 36 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 available funds, a sum of money to the School Sick Leave Buyback Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee Hanover School Committee We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $275,000 to the School Sick Leave Buyback Fund. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the School Committee and specify further that said appropriation shall not be returned to the Treasury accept by the vote of the Town. Commentary: Sick leave buyback is a contractual benefit available to School employees enabling them to "cash in" unused leave upon retirement. The School Committee has limited future exposure by capping buyback amounts and/or eliminating the benefit entirely in collective bargaining agreements and employee contracts. We anticipate that additional appropriations will be required through fiscal year 2011 to pay the expenses of those employees who are still eligible under the original program. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum of money to the Town Sick Leave Buyback Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $150,000 to the Town Sick Leave Buyback Fund. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Selectmen and specify further that said appropriation shall not be returned to the Treasury accept by the vote of the Town. Commentary: Town sick leave buyback is a contractual benefit available to Town employees enabling them to "cash in" unused leave upon retirement. The Selectmen have limited future exposure by capping buyback amounts in the personnel bylaw and in collective bargaining agreements. We anticipate that additional appropriations will need to be required through fiscal year 2011 to pay the expenses of those employees who are still eligible under the original program. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum of money to the Water Enterprise Sick Leave Buyback Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee Board of Public Works We move that the Town not accept this article and take no further action. 37 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Commentary: Currently, this fund is adequately funded, and requires no further action this year. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow, such sums of money to budget and pay for town charges for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, inclusive, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, such sums of money to defray Town charges in the amounts specified and by the method designated as recommended in the following pages entitled Article 12 - Omnibus Budget. Each item is to be considered as a separate appropriation and such appropriation is to be expended for that purpose only. Commentary: Budgeting involves making difficult choices: what services to provide or not provide; what new initiatives to pursue or not pursue; what quality ofservices to strive for and what services to forgo. The Town does not have an unlimited amount ofmoney to spend on the services that it provides. Our fiscal landscape has changed. We need to accept the reality that annual revenue growth will be limited. New property tax growth will no longer be equivalent to the annual 2½ factor, state aid distributions may not increase due to Hanover's demographic changes, and other local receipts will not expand because the Town is physically not growing. For fiscal year 2009, we are recommending an operating budget of$43, 717,954 compared to the current year budget of $41,984,174, an approximate 4% increase. In balancing this budget, we structured our recommendations in order to avoid having to propose a Proposition 2½ operating override. Although we believe that an operating override is inevitable, until we know the full financial impact of the proposed Senior Center and Hanover High school projects, proposing one is premature and it is incumbent upon us to propose budget recommendations that match available revenues. The Town is experiencing a new level of inflationary pressures on the services that it provides. During the 1990 's, the fixed cost components of the budget, such as employee benefits, utility costs, gasoline and diesel, were relatively stable from year to year. Now they are increasing at rates in excess of normal inflation. Because the Town has limited ability to control these expenses, we must fund these accounts before the individual department requests are considered In addition, salary and benefits make up 74% ofour total expenditures and consequently further hinders our ability to fund capital and other ordinary expenses. Please refer to the Advisory Committee Supplemental Report (green cover) handout that you received when checking in tonight. 38 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Our specific recommendations for fiscal year 2009 for the basic functions are: General Government $1,441,710, a 12% decrease Public Safety $5,971,886, a 9% increase Education $23,876,328, a 4% increase Public Works $2,148,850, a 1% increase Snow & Ice $370,000, an 11 % increase Public Facilities $455,810, a 9% increase Human Services $352,558, a 29% decrease Culture and Recreation $550,590, a 4 % increase Debt Service $2,825,799, a 10% increase Employee Benefits $5,206,952, a 5% increase Property and Liability Insurance $367,471, a 4% increase Reserve Fund $150,000, a 5% decrease for an overall total of$43,717,954 an increase of4 %. Based on last year's town meeting vote that created the new Department of Municipal Inspections, as noted in footnote (P) on page 8 of our handout, for the fiscal year 2009 budget we have incorporated funding for this consolidated department under the Public Safety function ofthe omnibus budget. This re-budgeting ofthe Planning Board and Conservation Expenses out of the General Government function and the Board of Health expenses out of the Human Services function, was responsible for the 12% reduction in General Government, and 29% reduction in Human Services. We are able to fund THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 OMNIBUS BUDGET'S increase through the 2 ½% tax levy, new growth tax revenue, an increase in state aid, an increased use of.free cash, and increased use ofother available funds. As we stated last year, we believe future budgets will increase approximately 3-4% annually. Because of this modest projected expansion, the Advisory Committee strongly recommends that all boards and committees conduct more thorough long-term planning. We believe our recommendations reflect a balanced and prudent approach based on the financial constraints the Town is experiencing while keeping in mind the needs of all of our residents. As this Committee has been stating for a number of years, we must continue the vigorous debate regarding the levels ofservice we want and at what level we are willing to pay for them. Through this discussion, we should arrive at an understanding and consensus as to what should be the long-range priorities ofthe Town. 39 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 ARTICLE 12 FY09 OMNIBUS BUDGET FY0S FY09 ADVISORY CHANGE GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION REQUEST RECOMMENDS FROM FYOS BOARD OF SELECTMEN· PAYROLL $284,794 $290.132 $290,132 $5,338 BOARD OF SELECTMEN • EXPENSES $14,280 $15,055 $14,280 $0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE• PAYROLL $3,600 $3,672 $3,672 $72 ADVISORY COMMITTEE· EXPENSES $300 $300 $300 $0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE· PAYROLL $1,800 $1,836 $1,836 $36 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE· EXPENSES $110 $ll0 $110 $0 LEGAL SERVICES• EXPENSES $134,900 $136,900 $134,900 (N) $0 CENTRAL COMPUTER· PAYROLL $77,725 $79,668 $79,668 $1,943 CENTRAL COMPUTER • EXPENSES $42,900 $42,900 $42,900 $0 TOWN CLERK· PAYROLL $85,883 $87,441 $87,441 $1,558 TOWN CLERK· EXPENSES $5,515 $5,515 $5.515 $0 ELECTIONS & TOWN MEETING• PAYROLL $22,100 $23,100 $23,100 $1,000 ELECTIONS & TOWN MEETING • EXPENSES $22,750 $22,750 $22,870 $120 REGISTRAR • PAYROLL $22,000 $25,000 $25,000 $3,000 REGISTRAR· EXPENSES $7 800 $7 800 ~ SQ SUBTOTAL - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $726,457 $742,179 ~ 111.Jlil FINANCE DEPARTMENT• PAYROLL $289,405 $267,814 $267,814 (N) -$21,591 FINANCE DEPARTMENT· EXPENSES $29,840 $29,525 $29,525 (N) .$3)5 FINANCE DEPARTMENT· TOWN AUDIT EXPENSES $22,500 $35,000 $27,500 (N) $5,000 BOARD OF ASSESSORS· PAYROLL $128,468 $130,405 $130,405 $1,937 BOARD OF ASSESSORS • EXPENSES $52,200 $46,200 $46,200 ·$6.000 TOWN COLLECTOR· PAYROLL $130.406 $132,688 $132.117 (N) $1,711 TOWN COLLECTOR · EXPENSES $58 300 $58 225 $58 225 (N) :rn SUBTOTAL - FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION mLfil 5699,857 $691,786 -$19.333 CONSERVATION •PAYROLL $87,168 $89,732 $0 (P) ·$87,168 CONSERVATION • EXPENSES $6,455 $6,275 $0 (P) ·$6,455 PLANNING BOARD• PAYROLL $95,166 $99,240 $0 (P) ·$95,166 PLANNING BOARD - EXPENSES $5,900 $5,900 $0 (P) -$5,900 BOARD OF APPEALS - PAYROLL $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $0 BOARD OF APPEALS - EXPENSES $1400 $1 400 SlAOO SQ SUBTOTAL - COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT $205,089 $211,547 $10,400 -$194,689 TOTAL-GENERAL GOVERNMENT $1,642,665 Sl,6S3,S83 $1.441.710 (120D,9SS} 40 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 FY0S FY09 ADVISORY CHANGE PllBLIC SAFETY APPRQPRIATIQN REQlJEST RECQMMENDS EB.OM FYOS POLICE - PAYROLL $2,336,260 $2,412,488 $2.412,488 $76,228 POLICE - EXPENSES $227,336 $236,987 $236,987 $9,651 POLICE - NEXTEL EXPENSES $8,122 $11.000 $11,000 $2,878 FIRE DEPARTMENT- PAYROLL $1,866.630 $1,966,872 $1.939,519 (A) $72,889 FIRE DEPARTMENT- EXPENSES $248,270 $250,670 $248,270 (B) $0 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - PAYROLL $209,105 $213,943 $0 (P) -$209,I05 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - EXPENSES $17,200 $17.200 $0 (P) -$17,200 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - EXPENSES $2.100 $2,200 $2,100 $0 DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS - PAYROLL $0 $0 $537,828 (lJP) $537,828 DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS - EXPENSES $0 $0 $43.775 (M/P) $43,775 ANIMAL CONTROL - PAYROLL $18.911 $18,911 $19,276 $365 ANIMAL CONTROL - EXPENSES $4.)41 $4.341 $4,141 $0 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - PAYROLL $461,848 $460,088 $460,088 -$1,760 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - EXPENSES $55 229 ~ 15.M.H ll.ill TOTAL - PUBLIC SAFETY $5,455.152 S5.65t.t t4 $5.971.886 $516.734 EDUCATION HANOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ALL EXPENSES $22,325,612 $23,542,316 $23.132, 796 $807,184 NORTH RIVER COLLABORATIVE - MEDICAID PROCESSING $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $0 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL - ASSESSMENT ~ lli.lill lli.3...ill. lliM.12 TOTAL - EDUCATION $22,212.532 i24,28~8:11! siJ,&16~2s ~ P!.IBLIC WQR~ j FACILITIE~ ADMINISTRATION- PAYROLL $165,517 $171,025 $171,025 $5,508 ADMINISTRATION- EXPENSES $19,000 $19,200 $19,200 $200 HIGHWAY - PAYROLL $368,836 $367,000 $367,000 -$1,836 HIGHWAY- EXPENSES $138,545 $161,900 $145,000 $6,455 PUBLIC GROUNDS - PAYROLL $164,271 $162,500 $162,500 -$1,771 PUBLIC GROUNDS - EXPENSES $45,000 $54,662 $47,800 $2,800 TRANSFER STATION- PAYROLL $178,374 $189,000 $189,000 $10,626 TRANSFER STATION - EXPENSES $943,013 $926,030 $926,030 -$16,983 CEMETERY-PAYROLL $97,801 $104,135 $104,135 (G) $6,334 CEMETERY - EXPENSES ~ ~ 1!..7J.§D ( H) :l!fil TOTAL - PUBLIC WORKS $2,137.622 $221722612 ~221482850 $11.228 ICE& SNOW REMOVAL- PAYROLL $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $0 ICE & SNOW REMOVAL - EXPENSES ~ $342 000 ilOO.QOO filQQQ TOTAL - SNOW & ICE $333,000 $412,000 $370,000 $37,000 TOWN HALL - EXPENSES $120.110 $122,858 $120,110 $0 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECT - EXPENSES $30,000 $0 $0 -$30,000 ANNUAL TOWN BONFIRE - EXPENSES $0 $0 $12,000 $12,000 STREET LIGHTING - EXPENSES $53,000 $57,000 $57,000 $4,000 TOWN GAS PUMP - EXPENSES $215 00Q $266 70Q $266 700 (N) lli.JQQ TOTAL - PUBLIC FACILITIES ~ $446.558 $455,810 ~ 41 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 FY09 FY08 FY09 ADVISORY CHANGE HUMAN SERVICES Aee&Qe&JATIQ~ REQUESI RECOMMENDS EB.QM EYOS BOARD OF HEALTH - PAYROLL $134,225 $134,913 $0 (P) -$134,225 BOARD OF HEALTH - EXPENSES $15,350 $14,400 $0 (P) -$15,350 VISITING NURSE - PAYROLL $91,630 $93,950 $93,950 $2,320 VISITING NURSE - EXPENSES $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $0 COUNCIL FOR AGING - PAYROLL $141,551 $147,744 $147,744 $6,193 COUNCil.. FOR AGING - EXPENSES $36,773 $36,733 $36,773 $0 VETERANS' SERVICES - PAYROLL $16.078 $16,391 $16,391 $313 VETERANS' SERVICES - EXPENSES $3,200 $3,200 $3,200 $0 VETERANS' BENEFITS - EXPENSES SilQQQ lliJlOO ru.ooo Sil TOTAL - HUMAN SERVICES ~ ~ ~ (S14Q.7~21 CULTURE & RECREATION JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY-PAYROLL $324.261 $332,290 $332,290 $8,029 JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY - EXPENSES $178,964 $178,964 $178.964 $0 PARK& RECREATION- PAYROLL $25,378 $39.336 $39,336 (K) $13,958 PARK & RECREATION - EXPENSES SQ SQ SQ Sil TOTAL-CULTURE & RECREATION ~ $550,590 ~ mm DEBT SERVICE - TOWN & SCHOOL NO~EXEMU (Suf:!iett 10 Progositjgn 2 1/2 Jax Cag) 1996 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND- PRINCIPAL $0 $0 $0 so 1996 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND- INTEREST $0 $0 $0 $0 1998 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - PRINCIPAL $135,000 $95,000 $95,000 -$40,000 1998 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - INTEREST $14,872 $8,798 $8,798 -$6,074 2000 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - PRINCIPAL $145,000 $135,000 $135,000 -$10,000 2000 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - INTEREST $70,315 $62,478 $62,478 -$7,837 2000 WPAT BOND- PRINCIPAL $10,872 $10,872 $10,872 (0) $0 2002 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - PRINCIPAL $135,000 $125,000 $125,000 -$10,000 2002 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - INTEREST $18,286 $13,832 $13,832 -$4,454 2004 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - PRINCIPAL $65,000 $60,000 $60,000 -$5,000 2004 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - INTEREST $9,945 $7,671 $7,671 -$2,274 2006 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND ... PRINCIPAL $220,000 $215,000 $215,000 (C) -$5,000 2006 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - INTEREST $51,800 $43,100 $43,100 (D) -$8,700 2008 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - PRINCIPAL $0 $315,000 $315,000 (E) $315,000 2008 GENERAL PURPOSE BOND - INTEREST $0 $112,050 $112,050 (F) $112,050 TEMPORARY LOANS - INTEREST $90,000 $90,000 $0 -$90,000 OTHER INTEREST - EXPENSE $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $0 BOND I NOTE ISSUE - EXPENSE llSOO n.soo llSOO Sil SUBTOTAL- NONEXEMPT DEBT SERVICE 121M2Q SI l038QI $1 213 801 sm.m 42 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 FY09 DEBT SERVICE - TOWN & SCHOOL FY08 FY09 ADVISORY CHANGE EXEMPT {Not Subied t2 Prongsition 2½ Tax Cal!} APPRQPRIA TION 8.EQUESI RECOMMENDS EROM FY08 1998 DEBT EXCLUSION/POLICE STATION- PRINCIPAL $155.000 $175.000 $175,000 S20,000 1998 DEBT EXCLUSION/POLICE ST A TION - INTEREST $81,100 $74.125 S74.I2S -$6.975 2001 DEBT EXCLUSION/SCHOOL PROJECTS-PRINCIPAL S600.000 $635.000 $635.000 SJS.000 2001 DEBT EXCLUSION/SCHOOL PROJECTS- INTEREST $555,935 $531.935 $531,935 -$24.000 2001 DEBT EXCLUSION/LIBRARY PROJECT- PRINCIPAL $125,000 $125.000 $125,000 so 2001 DEBT EXCLUSIONILIBRAR Y PROJECT - INTEREST $75 938 S70 938 $70 938 -$5,000 SUBTOTAL- EXEMPT DEBT SERVICE $1 592 973 $1 611 998 SI 611 998 $19 025 TOT AL - DEBT SERVICE Sl.569.063 si91s,199 Sl.825.799 $256.736 EMPLOYEE BEJ:!iEFITS - TQWN & S~HOOL CONTRACTUAL ALLOCATION - EXPENSES $0 $0 $0 $0 FICA - EXPENSES $339,000 $352.560 $352,560 (N) $13,560 COUNTY RETIREMENT FUND - ASSESSMENT $1,672,641 $1,790.119 $1,790,119 (JIN) $117,478 WORKERS' COMPENSATION - ASSESSMENT $159.500 $169.0,0 $169,070 (N) $9,570 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - EXPENSES $55.372 $56,000 $56,000 $628 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE - EXPENSES $2,702,878 $2,827,058 $2,765,358 (1/N) $62,480 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE - EXPENSES $14,850 $14,900 Sl4,900 (N) $50 EMPLOYEE TRAINING - EXPENSES S5,000 $6,000 $6,000 $1,000 EMPLOYEE MEDICAL - EXPENSES $3'> 445 $52 945 $52 945 $20 500 TOTAL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $4,981.686 $5.2§§.652 SS.206.952 5225.266 UNCLASS1Fl£D PROPERTY & LIABILITY INS. - TOWN & SCHOOL $354,419 $367,346 $367,346 (N) $12,927 COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE - ASSESSMENT iill iill llll $2 TOT AL - UNCLASSIFIED S3S4.S44 5367.471 mz,m $12.927 TOT AL - ALL GENERAL FUND ACTIVITIES S41,826.284 W,226.058 S43.567.9S4 Sl,741.670 RESERVE FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TRANSFERS $157 890 $150000 $150000 -$7 890 COMBINED TOT AL - GENERAL & RESERVE FUNDS $41.984.174 S441376,0S8 $43.717.954 st.733.780 43 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 FY09 FY0S FY09 ADVISORY CHANGE SOURCES OF FUNDS APPROPRIATION REQUEST RECOMMENDS FROM EYQ8 RAISE AND APPROPRIATE $39,610,324 $41,235,043 $1,624,719 TRANSFER FROM AMBULANCE RECEIPTS RESERVED $530,000 $324,350 (A) -$205,650 TRANSFER FROM AMBULANCE RECEIPTS RESERVED $60,000 $60,000 (B) $0 TRANSFER FROM AMBULANCE RECEIPTS RESERVED $0 $55,000 (C) $55,000 TRANSFER FROM AMBULANCE RECEIPTS RESERVED $0 $2,IO0 (D) $2,100 TRANSFER FROM AMBULANCE RECEIPTS RESERVED $0 $50,000 (E) $50,000 TRANSFER FROM AMBULANCE RECEIPTS RESERVED $0 $8,550 (F) $8,550 TRANSFER FROM CEMETERY GRAVES & FOUNDATIONS $60,000 $65,000 (G) $5,000 TRANSFER FROM CEMETERY PERPETIJAL CARE $8,000 $IO,000 (H) $2,000 APPROPRIATE FROM UNDESIGNA TED FUND BALANCE $874,940 $1,014,426 (I) $139,486 APPROPRIATE FROM UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE $504,088 $542,594 (J) $38,506 TRANSFER FROM OVERLAY SURPLUS $12,900 $0 -$12,900 TRANSFER FROM RECREATION REVOLVING $0 $20,194 (K) $20,194 TRANSFER FROM WETLANDS PROTECTION $7,000 $11,000 (L) $4,000 TRANSFER FROM WETLANDS PROTECTION $1,000 $1,000 (M) $0 TRANSFER FROM WATER ENTERPRISE FUND $305,050 $307,825 (N) $2,775 TRANSFER FROM SEPTIC BETTERMENT FUND SJM.12 il.M12 (0) S,Q GRAND TOTAL-SOURCES OF FUNDS 541.984.174 $43 717.954 $1,733.780 SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT) $0 $0 $0 RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATIONS OF AVAILABLE FUNDSi (A) The Advisory Committee recommends that $324,350 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved Fund be appropriated to Fire Department - Salaries. (B) The Advisory Committee recommends that $60,000 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved Fund be appropriated to Fire Department - Expenses. ('C) The Advisory Committee recommends that $55,000 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved Fund be appropriated to 2006 General Purpose Bond - Principal (D) The Advisory Committee recommends that $2, I00 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved Fund be appropriated to 2006 General Purpose Bond - Interest (E) The Advisory Committee recommends that $50,000 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved Fund be appropriated to 2008 General Purpose Bond - Principal (F) The Advisory Committee recommends that $8,550 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved Fund be appropriated to 2008 General Purpose Bond - Interest (G) The Advisory Committee recommends that $65,000 from the Cemetery Graves & Foundations fund be appropriated to Cemetery- Payroll. (H) The Advisory Committee recommends that $10,000 from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Interest Fund be appropriated to Cemetery - Expenses. (I) The Advisory Committee recommends that $1.014,426 from the Undesignated Fund Balance be appropriated to Group Health Insurance - Expenses. (J) The Advisory Committee recommends that $542,594 from the Undesignated Fund Balance be appropriated to County Retirement fund - Assessment. (K) The Advisory Committee recommends that $20,194 from the Recreation Revolving Fund be transferred to Recreation - Payroll. (L) The Advisory Committee recommends that $11,000.00 from the Wetlands Protection Fund be transterred to Department of Municipal Inspections- Payroll. (M) The Advisory Committee recommends that $1,000.00 from the Wetlands Protection Fund be transferred to Department of Municipal Inspections - Expenses. 44 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATIONS OF AVAILABLE FllNDS: (N) The Advisory Committee recommends that the following amounts be appropriated in the General Fund but paid from Water Enterprise Revenue (Water Indirect Costs, so-called). Shared Employees and Shared Expenses: Finance Department - Payroll $28,708 Finance Department - Expenses $2,501 Finance Department - Audit $1,500 Town Collector - Payroll $18.412 Town Collector - Expenses $3,028 Legal Services - Expenses $7,500 Town Gas Pump - Expenses $31.000 Property & Liability Insurance • Expenses $19,080 Employee Benefits - Water Department Personnel: FICA - Expenses $15,250 County Retirement - Assessment $48,500 Workers' Compensation - Expenses $6,500 Group Health Insurance - Expenses $125,346 Group Life Insurance • Expenses ~ Total - Water Enterprise Indirect Costs $307,825 (0) The Advisory Committee recommends that $ I 0,872.00 from the Septic Betterment Fund be appropriated to the 2000 Water Pollution Abatement Trust Bond (WPAT) - Principal (P) The May 2007 Annual Town Meeting created the new Department of Municipal Inspections. Effective with the fiscal year 2009 budget. the expenses of the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Building Department, and Board of Health are now budgeted under this department. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow, such sums of money to budget and pay for the operation and expenses of the Water Department for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, inclusive, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee We move that that the Town vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, such sums of money to defray Water Department charges in the amounts specified and by the method designated as recommended in the following pages entitled Article 13 - Water Enterprise Budget. Each item is to be considered as a separate appropriation and such appropriation is to be expended for that purpose only. Commentary: We are recommending an increase of $146,277 or 4% in the water budget for fiscal year 2009. Sixty percent of this increase ($88,150) is due to higher electricity, equipment maintenance, and chemical expenses associated with treating the Town's water supply. The increase in chemical costs is far in excess ofnormal inflation. We commend the Board ofPublic Works for making adjustments in other areas of their budget as well as drawing down significantly on retained earnings to offset these excessive increases. However, we do acknowledge there is a limit to how long this approach will work and that an increase in the water rates will be necessary. 45 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 FY09 DOLLAR ARTICLE 13 FY08 FY09 ADVISORY CHANGE WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET APPROPRIATION REQUEST RECOMMENDS FROM EY08 WATER ADMINISTRATION - PAYROLL $239,220 $246,500 $246,500 $7,280 WATER ADMINISTRATION- EXPENSES $95 511 $95 500 $94 077 :1UOO SUBTOTAL - WATER ADMINISTRATION $334,797 $342,000 $340,577 $5,780 WATER TREATMENT- PAYROLL $471,538 $496,000 $496,000 $24,462 WATER TREATMENT - EXPENSES ~ $1000800 $969654 $88 l50 SUBTOTAL - WATER TREATMENT S1,353,042 Sl,496,800 SI,465,654 SJ 12,612 WATER DISTRIBUTION- PAYROLL $473,109 $471,000 $471,000 -$2,109 WATER DISTRIBUTION - EXPENSES $255 887 $274 000 $265 387 $9 500 SUBTOTAL - WATER DISTRIBUTION $728,996 $745,000 $736,387 $7,391 WATER - 1996 BOND - PRINCIPAL· $0 $0 $0 $0 WATER - 1996 BOND - INTEREST $0 $0 $0 $0 WATER - 1998 BOND - PRINCIPAL $35,000 $30,000 $30,000 -$5,000 WATER - 1998 BOND - INTEREST $8,853 $7,278 $7,278 -$1,575 WATER- 2002 BOND- PRINCIPAL $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $0 WATER - 2002 BOND - INTEREST $19,855 $16,225 $16,225 -$3.630 WATER-2002 STATE POOL BOND- PRINCIPAL $8,256 $8.380 $8,380 $124 WATER-2002 STATE POOL BOND- INTEREST $7,568 $7,267 $7,267 -$301 WATER-2004 BOND- PRINCIPAL $285.000 $285,000 $285,000 $0 WATER- 2004 BOND- INTEREST $201,509 $191,535 $191,535 -$9,974 WATER - 2006 BOND - PRINCIPAL $105,000 $110,000 $110.000 $5,000 WATER - 2006 BOND - INTEREST $48,700 $44,400 $44,400 -$4,300 WATER- 2008 BOND- PRINCIPAL $0 $35,000 $35.000 $35,000 WATER - 2008 BOND - INTEREST $0 $15,300 $15,300 $15,300 WATER- INTEREST ON TEMPORARY LOANS $10,000 $0 $0 -$10,000 WATER - BOND/NOTE ISSUE EXPENSE lliQ ~ ~ -$150 SUBTOTAL - WATER DEBT SERVICE $839,891 $860,385 $860,385 (A) $20,494 TOTAL-WATER ENTERPRISE OPERATING BUDGET P12S6.726 p.~.185 PdQl.OOJ ~ SOURCES Of fUNQS WATER ENTERPRISE REVENUE $2,801,726 $2,542,618 -$259,108 WATER ENTERPRISE RETAINED EARNINGS (DEBT SERVICE) ~ ~ (A) ~ GRAND TOTAL - SOURCES OF FUNDS $3.256.726 $31403.()Ql ~ SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT) ~ ~ SQ RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATIONS OF CERTIFIED WATER RETAINED EARNINGS (A) The Advisory Committee recommends that $860,385 from Water Enterprise Retained Earnings be appropriated to pay the total FY2009 Water Debt Service. So Voted Unanimously 46 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, a sum of money to the Stabilization Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Advisory Committee We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 to the Stabilization Fund. Commentary: Issuing debt, either to purchase new or to rehabilitate existing capital assets, is part of the annual budget balancing process. With $36 million in outstanding debt, our creditors' require that the Town maintain adequate reserve levels. With the King Street development, a new senior center, and a new high school in the immediate future, keeping our bondholders happy and interested in buying more ofour debt is reasonable. This appropriation of$50,000, which is $45,000 less than what we were able to appropriate last year, will bring the balance in the stabilization account to $1,596,187, which is 4/Jdh of1% ofour outstanding debt. As recently as last Wednesday, Moody's Investor Service confirmed the Town's bond rating. One of the factors that they noted in their review was the fact that we would be recommending this addition to the Reserve Fund So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee to appropriate the Town's Community Preservation Revenues for fiscal Year 2009 as follows: I. 10% of the said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for open space ( other than open space for recreational use); IL 10% of the said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for historic resources; III. 10% of the said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for community housing; IV. 5% of the said revenues to be set aside for administrative expenses; and V. the remainder of said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for any purposes permissible under the Community Preservation Act, Chapter 44 B, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee We move that that the Town vote as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee to appropriate the Town's Community Preservation Revenues for Fiscal Year 2009 as follows: I. 10% of the said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for open space ( other than open space for recreational use); II. 10% of the said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for historic resources; III. 10% of the said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for community housing; IV. Refer to Article 16 V. the remainder of said revenues to be set aside for future appropriation for any purposes permissible under the Community Preservation Act, Chapter 44B. 47 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Commentary: The Community Preservation Act requires that a minimum of 10% of the annual revenues of the fund must be set aside in each of the three categories of open space and recreational use, historic resources, and community housing. The remaining 70% can be allocated for any combination ofthe allowed uses. The a/location ofthe 10% is determined after the state 's matching funds are received The Community Preservation Committee 's administrative expenses will be addressed in the next article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $55,150 from available Community Preservation funds to pay the Community Preservation Committee's Administrative Expenses for Fiscal Year 2009, said funds to be expended by the Community Preservation Committee for administrative purposes in accordance with the proposed Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009 Budget, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $55,150 from Community Preservation Fund revenues to pay the committee's administrative expenses for Fiscal Year 2009. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Community Preservation Committee. Commentary: This article appropriates money from the Community Preservation Fund to pay for the committee 's administrative expenses. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the Fiscal Year for the period July I, 2008 through June 30, 2009 Community Preservation Budget and to appropriate or reserve for later appropriation monies from Community Preservation fund annual revenues or available funds for the administrative expenses of the Community Preservation Committee, the payment of debt service, the undertaking of community preservation projects and all other necessary and proper expenses for the year, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $137,100 from Community Preservation Fund revenues to pay the FY09 principal and interest payments due on the purchase of the Cervelli Property. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Community Preservation Committee. Commentary: This article allows the Community Preservation Committee to pay for the FY09 principal and interest payments on the Cervelli Property. So Voted Unanimously 48 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw and the Zoning Map for the Town in the manner described below, or, to see if the Town will vote to take any action relative thereto: Amend the Hanover Zoning Map by adding a new overlay zoning district entitled "Interchange District" as shown on a map entitled "Interchange Zoning District" prepared by the Town of Hanover Planning Department, and dated January 31, 2008. The boundaries ofthe Interchange District shall include all parcels of land referenced on the map within the district boundaries according to Assessors Map and Lot Numbers for Fiscal Year 2007 as well as the portions of any Rights-of-Way shown within the district boundaries on said map. Amend the Hanover Zoning Bylaw, Section 3.010, entitled "Establishment of Districts" by adding a new overlay zoning district as follows: L. Interchange District ( Overlay District) Amend the Hanover Zoning Bylaw, Section 6, "Use Regulations" by adding the following new section: 6.12.0 - INTERCHANGE DISTRICT Purpose: The purpose and intent of allowing for an "Interchange District" Overlay Zoning is to encourage and promote the development of projects that are characterized by economically viable commercial uses which are regional in nature and benefit from or require adjacent highway access. 6.12.l0Uses Allowed: The following uses are allowed in the Interchange District A. Uses allowed in underlying Districts pursuant to the requirements of such Districts, except as otherwise provided herein. 6.12.20Uses Permitted by Special Permit: The following uses are permitted upon application to and granting of a Special Permit in the Interchange District. A. Uses allowed by Special Permit in underlying Districts pursuant to the requirements of such Districts. 6.12.30Uses Permitted by Special Permit and with Site Plan Approval: The following uses are permitted upon application to and granting of a Special Permit with Site Plan Approval in the Interchange District. A. Uses allowed by Special Permit and with Site Plan Approval in underlying Districts pursuant to the requirements of such Districts. 6.12.40Additional Uses Permitted by Special Permit and with Site Plan Approval: The following 49 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 additional uses are pennitted in the Interchange District without regard to the underlying District upon application to and granting of a Special Pennit with Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board, acting as the Special Pennit Granting Authority, as specified in Section 10 of this Bylaw. The applicant shall clearly demonstrate to the Board that said use is safe and appropriate for the specific site and that it will not create a nuisance by virtue of noise, traffic generated or unsightliness. A. Hotels. B. Convention Centers and Conference Centers. A convention center shall be defined as a facility designed to accommodate 500 or more persons and used for conventions, conferences, seminars, and entertainment functions, along with accessory functions including food and beverage preparation and service for on-premises consumption. A conference center shall be defined as a facility used for service organizations, business and professional conferences, and seminars which may include sleeping, eating, and recreation accommodations principally intended for use by conference attendees. The accommodations can include sleeping, eating, and recreation. C. Office Parks. An office park shall be defined as a development that contains a number of separate buildings which may be occupied for business office, medical and professional office and research and development uses, including supporting ancillary uses, and open space. Ancillary uses allowed within approved office park buildings may include food service, sandwich and coffee shops, convenience retail, banking facilities including ATMs, newsstands, and like uses principally for the convenience of office park employees. An office park shall be designed, planned, constructed and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis with special attention to circulation, parking, utility needs, aesthetics, and compatibility among the buildings and uses within the office park. D. Restaurants. E. Retail Stores or Service Establishments the principal activity of which shall be offering goods or services at retail within a building. F. Parking Garages (subject to architectural design review pursuant to subsection 6.12.80.B) serving uses located within the Interchange District, whether or not on the same lot as such uses. G. Surface Parking Lots, Access Roads, Driveways, and Utilities serving uses located within the Interchange District, whether or not on the same lot as such uses. H. Wastewater Treatment Plants or Facilities designed and operated in accordance with the applicable requirements of, and having a groundwater discharge permit from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with, the provisions of 314 C.M.R. 5.00, and intended principally to service the uses located within the Interchange District. 50 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 6.12.S0Prohibited Uses: The following uses are prohibited within the Interchange District whether or not allowed in the underlying District. A. Residential Uses (not including hotels permitted in accordance with subsection 6.12.40.A.). B. Warehousing and similar storage facilities. C. Automobile Dealerships, Service or Repair Shops. 6.12.60Dimensional Requirements for all projects permitted pursuant to subsection 6.12.40: A. Unless otherwise specified within this Section, all applicable Business District requirements of Section 7, "Dimensional Requirements" shall apply within the Interchange District. B. A minimum one hundred and fifty ( 150) foot wide continuous and heavily vegetated Buffer Area, measured from the boundaries of the Interchange District, shall be provided for any development within the Interchange District from the boundaries of said District as further defined by Section 8, ''Landscaping and Buffer Zones." The buffer area shall be continuous, heavily vegetated, and shall be of a minimum width of not less than one hundred and fifty ( 150) feet. No buildings, structlll'es, parking areas, or other new construction shall be allowed with the Buffer Area, except for vehicular access roads and driveways, pedestrian paths, signage and utilities serving uses within the Interchange District, as shown on an approved Site Plan. The buffer area shall be landscaped with natural vegetation, new plantings, or a combination, which shall include groundcover, shrubs, and trees in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of this Zoning Bylaw. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to ensure that sufficient landscaping exists or is proposed to provide a continuous buffer and visual screening from the development for any and all residential uses. The requirements of Section 8 may be waived or reduced by the Planning Board in its sound discretion, consistent with an appropriate plan for the overall landscaping of the proposed development that is protective of abutters outside the Interchange District and enhances the visual character of the development. This provision shall not apply to those boundaries of the Interchange District along any state numbered highway, including Route 3 and Route 53. C. A minimum three hundred (300) foot setback shall be provided from the boundaries of the Interchange District for any buildings within the Interchange District from the boundaries of said District. This provision shall not apply to those boundaries of the Interchange District along any state numbered highway, including Route 3 and Route 53. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7. I 00, "Height Regulations," any building or structure within the Interchange District shall not exceed eighty-four (84) feet at any face measured from the average grade for each such face, and shall not exceed seven (7) stories above the average grade at the foundation lines. However, any buildings within the 51 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Interchange District in excess of forty-eight (48) feet or four (4) stories in height shall be located within six hundred (600) feet of the northeast Interchange District boundary line abutting the Right-of-Way for Route 3 and Route 3/Route 53 interchange. E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7 "Dimensional Regulations" Lot Frontage within the Interchange Zoning District shall be a minimum of one hundred-fifty (150) feet. If a lot abuts more than one way, only one lot frontage is required to meet this minimum. 6.12. 70 Parking Requirements for all projects permitted pursuant to Section 6.12.40: A. Unless otherwise specified within this Section, all applicable requirements of Section 9, "Parking Requirements" shall apply within the Interchange District. The Planning Board may waive or reduce the requirements of Section 9 for development within the Interchange District in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.300. B. In determining the parking requirements for a development within the Interchange District, the Planning Board shall reference Table 9-1 and other parking standards such as those published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and shall set such requirements as are necessary to meet the realistic requirements of the proposed development. In setting such requirements, the Planning Board shall take due account of the ability of various uses having different peak demand periods to share parking facilities. C. All parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width by eighteen (18) feet in length. D. Notwithstanding the prov1S1ons of Section 9 "Parking and Loading Requirements" parking spaces for all hotel uses within the Interchange Zoning District shall be provided at a ratio of at least one (1) space per every bedroom plus adequate loading, service and employee parking commensurate with the use, as determined by the Planning Board in consideration of the proposed use and location. E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9 "Parking and Loading Requirements" parking spaces for all convention and conference uses within the Interchange Zoning District shall be provided at a ratio of at least one (I) space for every three (3) seats or occupants permitted by the Building Code and certified by the Inspector of Buildings plus adequate loading, service and employee parking commensurate with the use, as determined by the Planning Board in consideration of the proposed use and location. F. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9 "Parking and Loading Requirements" parking spaces for all office uses within the Interchange Zoning District shall be provided as one space per three hundred sq. ft. of GFA, but not fewer than five per separate enterprise, plus adequate loading, service and employee parking commensurate with the 52 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 use, as determined by the Planning Board in consideration of the proposed use and location. G. Parking lots may be constructed with concrete or granite curbing. All access drives must be constructed with granite curbing. No bituminous curbing may be utilized along any access drives or within any parking lots. H. A use or building within the Interchange District need not be served by a parking facility located on the same building lot. I. Primary access for all development within the Interchange District shall be provided from Route 53. J. The Planning Board may reduce the requirements of Section 6.12. 70 in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 .300 and further taking into account any shared parking facilities, existing or proposed. 6.12.80 Additional Requirements for all projects permitted pursuant to Section 6.12.40: A. Traffic Impact Assessment shall be required in accordance with Section I 0.120.A. to determine the necessary capacity of such roads and/or drives, and to determine what transportation improvements will be required by the applicant for existing and proposed roads to ensure such capacity is provided for wider the proposed development scheme. B. All proposed buildings within the Interchange District shall be subject to design review and approval by the Planning Board prior to overall project approval. Architectural Plans shall be provided to the Planning Board by the applicant for all buildings and structures proposed. Such Architectural Plans showing elevations of all typical principal structures shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Architect. The applicant shall provide specifications for building materials and shall ensure that the facades of all buildings are reasonably articulated. The applicant shall be required to adhere substantially to the design scheme submitted and approved by the Planning Board as part of any Building Permit application and to substantially complete approved fa~ade treatments prior to issuance of Site Plan Signoff by the Planning Board or Town Planner and prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy. Minor modifications to approved site plans and building designs that do not depart from the overall design concept or represent a change in architectural style may be reviewed and approved by the Town Planner and authorized on that basis, or referred to the Planning Board for review under the Limited Site Plan Review procedures of Section 10.400 as a modification to the previously approved plans. Except on the ground floor of structures, vertical dimensions of all windows should be greater than their horizontal dimensions. Porches, pent roofs, roof overhangs, hooded front doors or other similar architectural elements should define the front 53 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 entrance to all structures. C. All buildings, structures, open spaces, roads and drives, parking areas and other development features shall be designed and located with consideration for the existing natural terrain and minimizing overall environmental impacts on the site, to the extent practical in view of the proposed development program. D. All exterior lighting, whether placed along roads, drives, or walks, in parking areas, or on structures or other facilities, shall be arranged and shielded so as not to distract in an unreasonable manner the occupants of any dwelling(s) nor shine directly upon abutting properties and/or public ways. All lighting shall be pure white illumination. A detailed lighting plan shall be submitted as part of any Special Permit application to verify compliance with this section. Said plan shall include illumination labels and detailed specifications for proposed lighting fixtures. E. All existing or proposed utilities and municipal services within the Interchange District shall be installed underground at the time of initial construction except to the extent that this provision is waived by the Planning Board as part of the Special Permit. F. Provisions shall be made for the storage, collection and removal of all solid waste generated by buildings or uses within the Interchange District. All necessary waste storage facilities, including but not limited to dumpsters, shall be screened from public view by wood stockade, brick or similar fencing or walls, a minimum of six (6) feet in height, and in no case less than the height required to shield the structures from public view. Trash removal shall be limited to between the hours of7AM and 7 PM. G. Individual lots within the Interchange District may contain multiple buildings and multiple uses, and individual buildings within the Interchange District may contain a combination of uses as provided for in an approved development plan. H. Proposed developments shall be subject to the provisions of Section 11 and Section 10.030 of the Zoning Bylaw for project thresholds, submission of a Development Impact Statement (DIS) and mitigation of development impacts accordingly. Said DIS shall include sections addressing impacts from the proposed development on the environment, traffic, municipal facilities and services (police, fire, public works, etc.), water supply, utilities and infrastructure and wastewater. The Traffic Impact Assessment required under Section 10.120.A. shall be prepared by a registered professional Traffic or Civil Engineer. The Environmental Impact Assessment required under Section 10.120.B. shall be prepared by a registered professional Environmental Engineer or other qualified professional(s) with expertise in the relevant subject matter areas. The applicant shall mitigate all off-site traffic impacts anticipated by the proposed development, through the provision of reasonable off-site improvements to road capacity and safety or by other effective means. I. All applications shall be reviewed by the Planning Board's Consultant Review Engineer. 54 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 The applicant, in accordance with the Planning Board Rules and Regulations, shall deposit with the Treasurer of the Town funds in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) for the purpose of covering the initial costs associated with said engineering review. Funds shall be accounted for in accordance with G.L. c. 40 sec. 54G, and unexpended funds shall be returned to the Applicant. The applicant shall provide additional funds in the amount of $3,000, whenever notified by the Planning Board that actual remaining funds are less than $3,000. The Planning Board may require that the applicant and developer maintain such consultant review funds during both permitting and construction of the project to ensure proper construction and compliance with permit conditions. 6.12.90 Severability: The invalidity of any section or provision of this section of the bylaw shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof. Route 53 Study Committee Planning Board We move that the Town vote to refer this Article back to the Planning Board for further study. The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Planning Board. Move the Question SO VOTED Motion Does Not Carry ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to permanently and completely abandon and discontinue (including ceasing maintenance and eliminating the public right of passage) all that portion of the Pine Street Right-of-Way between the Washington Street (Route 53) Right-of Way and the intersection of Pine Street with Tower Hill Drive, shown and labeled as "To Be Abandoned" on a plan entitled '"Proposed Squires & KAM Layout Sketch" prepared by Kelly Engineering Group, Inc. for Hanover Washington L.P., and dated 1/14/08 in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 15 and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 82, Section 21 and to authorize the sale and disposition of such land, and the acceptance or grant by the Board of Public Works and Board of Selectmen one or more easements to be granted for the proper maintenance and protection of any municipal or private utilities, or to authorize the Selectmen to abandon and convey for a minimum consideration of One ($1.00) Dollar and upon such other terms and conditions as the Selectmen shall consider proper the Town's interest in the portion of Pine Street Right-of-Way between the Washington Street (Route 53) Right-of-Way and the intersection of Pine Street with Tower Hill Drive, shown and labeled as "To Be Abandoned" on a plan entitled "Proposed Squires & KAM Layout Sketch" prepared by Kelly Engineering Group, Inc. for Hanover Washington L.P., and dated 1/14/08, and to see if the Town will discontinue (including ceasing maintenance and eliminating the public right of passage) on said portion of Pine Street, and to authorize the acceptance or 55 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 grant by the Board of Public Works and Board of Selectmen one or more easements to be granted for the proper maintenance and protection of any municipal or private utilities, or to act on anything relative thereto. Planning Board Board of Selectmen We move that the Town discontinue (including ceasing maintenance and eliminating the public right of passage) all that portion of the Pine Street Right-of-Way and the intersection of Pine Street with Tower Hill Drive, shown and labeled as "'(See Note 1)" on a plan entitled "Proposed Squires & KAM Layout Sketch" prepared by Kelly Engineering Group, Inc. for Hanover Washington L.P., and dated02/20/2008 in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 82, Section 21, and that the Board of Public Works and/or Board of Selectmen accept one or more easements for the proper maintenance and protection of any municipal or private utilities in, over, under and above all said portion of said portion of Pine Street. The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: This is intended to facilitate safer traffic flow as part of the Target Project entrance and the widening ofRoute 53. This will allow Squires and KAM patrons to safely make a left turn offof or onto Route 53. Motion to amend Article 19 by Al Rugman After ~"(SEE note l)" Accept a 7 (seven) foot area on the easterly boundary of said area to be used for foot passage" and before "on a plan, etc.," So Voted Unanimously Article 19 as Amended So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from the Route 53 Mitigation Fund, a sum of money, to the Route 53 Improvement Account, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $1,949.70 from the Route 53 Mitigation Fund for the continuation of Route 53 Improvements. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: This Mitigation Fund has monies that applicants along the Route 53 Corridor contributed to offset any impact oftheir development on Route 53. The Board ofSelectmen will use this sum ofmoney for the Phase 11-B ofthe Route 53 widening improvements. 56 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 21. Will the Town raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee for remodeling, constructing new, reconstructing, adding to, or making extraordinary repairs to the High School located at 287 Cedar Street, including originally equipping and furnishing the same, including athletic fields and treatment plants, and for the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children of at least fifty (50) years, and for which the Town may be eligible for a school construction grant not to exceed the lesser of ( 1) approximately forty (48%) percent of eligible, approved project costs or (2) the total maximum grant amount as detennined by the Massachusetts School Building Authority under its non-entitlement discretionary grant program, with any project costs in excess of such grant to be the sole responsibility of the Town, or act on anything relative thereto. School Building Committee We refer this article back to the School Building Committee and the School Committee for them to report back at the next Special or Annual Town Meeting. Commentary: Due to delays created by the Massachusetts School Building Authority moratorium, the School Building Committee is not prepared to move forward with this article at this time. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote as authorized by M.G.L. C. 41, S. 1B, to change the Collector (of Taxes) from an elected position to an appointed position effective upon the conclusion of the current term ending in 2010 of the incumbent Collector, or when that incumbent otherwise vacates the office, and to amend the Town's General Bylaw 4-2 C, sections 2 and 5, by adding the position of Collector so it will read as follows (Changes from the present bylaw are indicated by underlines): "4-2 C. Consolidated Department of Municipal Finance. Section 2. This Department shall include the following statutory, by-law, or otherwise authorized presently existing entities as follows: Accountant, Collector, Treasurer, Assistant Assessor/Appraiser, and Data Processing Personnel. Additionally the Director of Municipal Finance, acting in an ex-officio capacity, shall coordinate and assist the following financial committees: Advisory Committee, Capital Budget Committee, Trust Fund Commissioners. Section 5. The Director of Municipal Finance shall appoint the Accountant, Collector, Treasurer, Assistant Assessor/Appraiser, and the Data Processing Personnel (Computer), subject to approval by the Selectmen, except the appointment of the Assistant Assessor/Appraiser is subject to the approval of the Board of Assessors. In performing duties where approval of the 57 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Board of Assessors is statutorily required, the Assistant Assessor/Appraiser may be directed by the Director of Municipal Finance, but any final decision will be made by the Board of Assessors. The Collector, the Treasurer, and Accountant shall appoint his/her own staff, subject to approval by the Director of Municipal Finance." so as to provide for the eventual combining of, and creation of, a Collector/Treasurer position, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Town Collector Director of Municipal Finance Advisory Committee We move that the Town vote to accept this Article The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: We believe that the consolidation of the Collector and Treasurer's positions under the Director ofMunicipal Finance is a needed and positive step forward for the Town. At the May 1989 Annual Town Meeting, the Town voted to create the Department of Municipal Finance under the direction of a Director of Municipal Finance. The Director has day-to-day responsibility for all ofthe Town's financial activilies with the exception ofthe Collector's office and those functions that are required by state law to be performed by the Board of Assessors. Today, the Tax Collector, who by vote ofthe May 1995 Annual Town Meeting, also serves in the capacity of Town Collector, is responsible for processing in excess of $50 million dollars in Town funds. Although we have no concerns or issues with the quality ofthe work that is being performed by Mrs. Port-Farwell, our concern is with the future of this position. To date, Hanover has been very fortunate that it has not experienced some ofthe financial difficulties that have occurred in some other communities in this state because the members ofthe financial team could not work together. We want to see this excellent record continue. Confronted with ever increasing regulatory demands, it is critical for each member ofour financial staffto be the most skilled individual possible. It is time for the Collector's office to be fully integrated into the Department ofMunicipal Finance. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B (Community Preservation), and the Hanover General Bylaw, Section 4-19, to appropriate $17,000 dollars, from the Town's Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Balance, for "Trail Improvements on Conservation Parcels", said funds to be administered by the Open Space Committee, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee Conservation Commission Open Space Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $13,410 from Community Preservation 58 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Fund revenues to make trail improvements on conservation parcels. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Open Space Committee. Commentary: This project falls within the scope of the Community Preservation Act and will allow for improvements on the following trails, including, but not limited to Colby Phillips, Luddam 's Ford, Project Dale, Factory Pond, Merry Property, Clark Bog, French's Stream, Willow Road, and Plain Street. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B (Community Preservation), and the Hanover General Bylaw, Section 4-19, to appropriate $2,500,000 dollars, from the Town's Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Balance, and/or borrow in anticipation of future CPF Revenues, said appropriation to be based on a twenty (20) year bond, hereby authorizing the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, 44B, or any other enabling authority, and to· issue the bonds or notes of the Town for said purpose, and to authorize said borrowing for the purpose of implementing co-called "'Phase I Program" parks and recreation facility improvements proposed by the Parks and Recreation Committee and shown on a draft concept plan entitled "King Street Preferred Master Plan - Proposed Phase I Program," prepared by Weston & Sampson, dated November, 2007, said funds to be administered by the Parks and Recreation Committee, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee Parks & Recreation Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $2,500,000 for the purpose of engineering and constructing new recreation infrastructure and fields at the King Street site, and for all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $2,500,000 under and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section7(25) and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44B, Section 11, or any other enabling authority, and to issue the bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Board of Public Works. Commentary: This article falls within the scope of the Community Preservation Act. The appropriation will pay for the initial development ofthe King Street property. We commend the Parks and Recreation Committee and The Board of Public Works for their cooperation and coordination in this project. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B (Community Preservation), and the Hanover General Bylaw, Section 4-19, to appropriate $275,000 dollars, from the Town's Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Balance, for "Tiling 59 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Abating, Replacement and Restoration at the Sylvester School", said funds to be administered by the School Department, subject to prior review and approval of scope of work and specifications by the Historical Commission, or take any other action relative ther~to. Community Preservation Committee Hanover School Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate $275,000 dollars from Community Preservation Fund revenues to abate and re-tile floors at the Sylvester School. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the School Committee, subject to prior review and approval of scope of work and specifications by the Historical Commission, and specify further that the final payment will not be released until the project has been approved by the Historical Commission. Commentary: The Sylvester School is one of the town's historic buildings, therefore, in our opinion it is appropriate for this restoration project to be paid for out ofCPC funds. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B (Community Preservation), and the Hanover General Bylaw, Section 4-19, to appropriate $1,250 dollars, from the Town's Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Balance, for "'Historical Restoration and Repairs to the Stetson House Cobbler Shop Roof', said funds to be administered by the Historical Society, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee Historical Commission Board of Selectmen Board of Overseers of the Stetson House We move that the Town vote to appropriate $1,250 from Community Preservation Fund revenues to make repairs to the Stetson House Cobbler Shop Roof. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Overseers of the Stetson House, subject to prior review and approval of scope of work and specifications by the Historical Commission. Commentary: Because the Stetson House Cobbler Shop is located on a historic site, we feel it is appropriate to use CPC funds, for the restoration and repair ofthe Cobbler Shop roof So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B (Community Preservation), and the Hanover General Bylaw, Section 4-19, to appropriate $15,400 dollars, from the Town's Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Balance, for "Stetson House Collection Care & Restoration", said funds to be administered by the Hanover Historical Society, or take any other action relative thereto. 60 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 Community Preservation Committee Historical Commission Board of Selectmen Board of Overseers of the Stetson House We move that the Town vote to appropriate $15,400 dollars from Community Preservation Fund revenues to restore and maintain the Historical Society's Collection at the Stetson House. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Overseers of the Stetson House and the Hanover Historical Commission. Commentary: We believe it is appropriate to use CPC funds for the care and restoration of the Historical Society Collection displayed and stored at the Stetson House. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $1,000 or another sum, to the Stetson House Fund for the purpose of improvements, maintenance, and repairs to buildings and property at 514 Hanover Street with the expenditure of said funds to be under the direction of the Overseers of the Stetson House and Board of Selectmen, and specify that said appropriation shall not be returned to the Treasury except by vote of the Town, or take any other action relative thereto. Overseers of the Stetson House Board of Selectmen We move that the Town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: The care and preservation of the Stetson House has long been one of the town's priorities. In the preceding two articles, the town has voted to use Community Preservation Funds in the amount of$16,650. 00 to assist in the Stetson House upkeep. CPC funding is raised by a 3% real estate tax surcharge. The Community Preservation Committee is, by law, required to use at least 10% ofits annual.funding/or Historic Preservation and, because this project falls under the scope of the Community Preservation Act, and in our opinion, the preservation ofthe Stetson House should be funded by the CPC. Motion to Not accept this Article Fails So Voted New Motion by Don Morrison member of the "Overseers of the Stetson House" We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1000 to the Stetson House Fund and specify that said appropriation shall not be returned to Treasury except by the vote of the Town. Said funds to be expended by the Overseers of the Stetson House and the Board of Selectmen. 61 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44B (Community Preservation), the Hanover General Bylaw, Section 4-19, and any other state or local laws relative thereto, to authorize the Community Preservation Committee and Board of Selectmen to subdivide, lease, sell or otherwise transfer and/or permit portions of the so-called Murtha Property (645 Center Street) for the purposes of developing two dwelling units of community housing as defined by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B, historic preservation of any existing structures deemed feasible, and preservation of at least 50% of land as open space, said project to be solely for said purposes and administered by the Community Preservation Committee with assistance from the Board of Selectmen, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee We move the town vote to authorize the Community Preservation Committee and the Board of Selectmen to subdivide, lease, and/or permit portions of 645 Center Street for the purposes of developing two dwelling units of community housing as defined by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B, historic preservation of any existing structures deemed feasible, and preservation of the rear portion as shown on the subdivision plan as prepared by a consulting firm. Said project to be solely for said purposes and administered by the Community Preservation Committee and the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: Last year's town meeting authorized the purchase of the property located at 645 Center Street, for the purpose ofdeveloping two dwelling units ofcommunity housing. This helps the town in its efforts to meet the state requirement of affordable housing and reduces our 40B exposure. It also preserves additional open space for the town. This article authorizes the Community Preservation Committee and the Board ofSelectmen to proceed. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B (Community Preservation), and the Hanover General Bylaws, Section 4-19, to appropriate $1,000,000 dollars, or some other sum of money not to exceed $1,000,000 dollars, from the Town's Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Balance, and/or borrow in anticipation of future CPF Revenues, said appropriation to be based on a twenty (20) year bond, hereby authorizing the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow under Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 44, 44B, or any other enabling authority, and to issue the bonds or notes of the Town for said purpose, and to authorize said borrowing for the purpose of acquiring a portion of the so-called Nava Property, 553 Center Street (land exclusive of the existing house), said funds to be administered by the Open Space Committee, or take any other action relative thereto. Community Preservation Committee Open Space Committee 62 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: The Community Preservation Committee is not prepared to move forward with this article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town Bylaws by replacing the existing bylaw 4-18 entirely, with the following language: 4-18 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Section 1. There shall be a Parks and Recreation Committee, appointed by the Moderator with the approval of the Selectmen. The Parks and Recreation Committee will consist of 7 (seven) residents of Hanover, all of whom will be members at large. The committee members will be appointed for terms of three years, with the option for re-appointment at the end of any term. The members of the Parks and Recreation Committee as constituted at the time of the adoption of these by-laws shall continue in the office until their respective terms shall be expired. st Effective October I , 2008, three members of the Committee will be appointed for three year tenns. Effective October I st, 2009, there will be two members appointed for three year terms, and effective October I st, 20 I 0, there will be two members appointed for three year terms. Appointments shall rotate as above (three the first year, and two each the following two years) thereafter. If there is a mid-term vacancy of any position, a successor for the unexpired term so created, will be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment. Section 2. The Parks and Recreation Committee shall have the duties to establish policies governing the provision of recreation and parks services, including Bandstand activities, develop goals and objectives and long range plans for the provision and future development of; playgrounds, athletic facilities, park amenities such programs and activities that allow citizens to make the best possible use of present and future recreation facilities and services, and oversee the long term maintenance and improvements of the recreation facilities under its jurisdiction. It shall additionally set reasonable fees for the department as authorized under bylaw 6-18, and administer through the Recreation Director, Park and Recreation Trust funds, revolving accounts under Massachusetts General Law, and General Funds as approved by Town Meeting. The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet as needed and work closely with the Department of Public Works. On an annual basis, the Parks and Recreation Committee will present a report of its actions in the Town Report. Section 3. The personnel practices of this Committee shall come under the Personnel Bylaws of the Town. The Recreation Administrator shall be appointed by the Town Administrator subject to the approval of the Park and Recreation Committee. The Recreation Administrator shall appoint all other Park and Recreation employees subject to approval of the Town Administrator, or take any other action relative thereto. Parks and Recreation Committee Board of Selectmen 63 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday,May5,2008 We move that the Town accept this Article as written The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Parks and Recreation Committee. Commentary: This action will increase the membership ofthe Parks and Recreation Committee from jive to seven members; change the date of their appointment to October 1st, and to allow the Town Administrator, subject to the approval of the Parks and Recreation Committee, to appoint the Recreation Administrator. These actions are intended to spread the workload ofthe present committee in anticipation ofthe proposed major projects. Changing the date to October 1st allows for a smoother transition for the Parks and Recreation season. Motion to Amend the motion by Cathy Harder-Bernier, "Move to amend Section 2, second sentence, "Director" to "Administrator" So Voted Unanimously Main Motion As Amended So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town Bylaws by adding under General Provisions the following: ''4-21 Historical Commission As provided for under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 8D and by vote of the Annual Town Meeting held May 6, 1981 Article 34, the Selectmen will appoint an Historical Commission. This Commission shall have the rights and duties provided by law, and be composed of five members with terms of three years and appointed such that two members' terms shall end each year except that every third year only one members' term shall end. Filling of a vacancy for the duration of an unfulfilled term is to be handled in the same manner as the original appointment. The make up of the Commission is recommended to be, but not required to be, an architect, a member of the Hanover Historical Society, a realtor, and two members at large. The Commission shall publish a report of its activities each year in the annual Town Report," or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Historical Commission Bylaw Review Committee The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: This adds to the General Bylaws Section 4-21. related to the Historical Commission created by Article 34 at the May 6, 1981 Town Meeting. Due to an oversight this addition was never made. 64 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Parks and Recreation Committee to negotiate with and acquire all appropriate licenses, certificates, permits, approvals and other authorizations from the federal and state government and their departments, officials and agencies for the development of the Senior Center on Town-owned land on Center Street, Lot 14, Plan 69 of the Assessor's Maps, and authorize the Board and Committee to enter into restrictions on the property as may be necessary for such permitting, or to take any other action relative thereto. Senior Center Building Committee The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Senior Center Building Committee. Commentary: This is necessary for the development of the proposed new Senior Center and recreation fields. Motion To Accept This Article as Written So Voted by required 2/3rds Majority ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds or borrow under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 8C, a sum of money for the purpose of building and originally equipping a new Senior Center to be constructed on Town owned land on Center Street, Lot 14, Plan 69 of the Assessor's Maps. Said funds to be expended under the direction of the Senior Center Building Committee, with approval of the Finance Director, or to take any other action relative thereto. Senior Center Building Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $3,700,000 for constructing and originally equipping a new Senior Center on Town owned land on Center Street, and for all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $3,700,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(3) of the General Laws, as amended, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue the bonds or notes of the Town therefor; provided, however, that no funds shall be borrowed or expended hereunder unless and until the Town shall have voted to exclude the amounts required to pay any bonds or notes issued hereunder from the limits of Chapter 59, Section 21 C of the General Laws (Proposition 2 l /2, so-called). Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Senior Center Building Committee and the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: This article is a compromise of last year 's attempt to build a new senior center and the perceived high cost thereof Although approved at last year's town meeting, the ballot question failed. The footprint ofthe building has been reduced in size and scope, resulting in a cost reduction ofsome $1. 2 million. The present facility is inadequate for our senior population 65 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 5, 2008 and needs replacing. Further delay will most likely result in increased construction costs. We believe that the town should support this article. Final approval will be necessary at the town election. Motion To Move The Question So Voted Unanimously Main Motion SO VOTED The Following Counters were Sworn in by the Town Clerk: William Dennehy, 34 EvergreenLane Maura Dowling, 72 Rosaria Lane Kenneth Evans, 481 King Street James Housley, 65 Franks Lane Arnold ltz, I 13 7 Main Street Yes 254 No 18 Motion Passes Motion to adjourn to Tuesday, May 6th at 7:00 P .M. So Voted Unanimously 66 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 A quorum of 100 having been declared, the Moderator called Town Meeting to Order at 7:11 P.M. The Moderator introduced Thomas Bailey to be the Asst Town Moderator This requires an approval by Town Meeting Thomas Bailey, 968 Broadway is nominated to be the Assistant Town Moderator So Voted Unanimously Motion to reconsider Article 12 made by Selectman David Flynn So Voted We move to revise the following 13 (raise and appropriate) payroll budget lines as shown on the handout entitled Article 12 May 6, 2008 amendments to the amounts as shown in the column labeled FY09 revised appropriation. ARTICLE Jl FY08 FY09 FY09 REVISED Dollar Change From OMNIBUS BUDGET APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATION FY09 Appropriation BOARD OF SELECTMEN-PAYROLL $284,794 $290,132 $291,823 $1,691 TOWN CLERK - PAYROLL $85,883 $87,441 $88,807 $1,366 FINANCE DEPARTMENT - PAYROLL $289,405 $267,814 $271,188 $3,374 BOARD OF ASSESSORS- PAYROLL $128,468 $130,405 $133,019 $2,614 TOWN COLLECTOR- PAYROLL $130,406 $132,117 $134,647 $2,530 BOARD OF APPEALS - PAYROLL $9,000 $9,000 $10,092 $1,092 POLICE DEPARTMENT - PAYROLL $2,336,260 $2,412,488 $2,419,760 $7,272 FLRE- DEPARTMENT - PAYROLL $1,866,630 $1,939,519 $1,942,750 $3,231 DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSPECl $0 $537,828 $547,360 $9,532 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - PA 'r $461,848 $460,088 $471,858 $11,TT0 VISITING NURSE - PAYROLL $91,630 $93,950 $94,452 $502 COUNCIL ON AGING - PAYROLL $141,551 $147,744 $147,744 $0 JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY - PAYROI $324,261 $332,290 $341,366 $9,076 TOTAL $54,050 So Voted Unanimously 67 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to sell the land and building occupied by the Senior Center at 624 Circuit Street, Lot 23, Plan 51 of the Assessor's Maps, and to apply the net proceeds therefrom to reduction of the debt incurred for the construction of a new Senior Center. Said sale to close following occupancy of the new Senior Center, or to take any other action relative thereto. By Petition: John T. Thomson Lois A. Thomson Joan F. DuBois Richard Farwell Eleanor M. Kimball We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: We believe this article is premature at this time. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from undesignated fund balance, or borrow in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling act, the sum of $86,700.00 or another sum, to the Public Safety Vehicle Account authorized under Article 32 of the 1983 Annual Town Meeting. The amount will be for the purchase, lease, or lease purchase of three police vehicles and to authorize related trade-ins or to be sold by sealed bid, said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or take any other action relative thereto. Police Department Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $64,593 and to transfer the sum of $22,107 from the Public Safety Vehicle Account authorized under Article #32 of the 1983 Annual Town Meeting to purchase one marked police cruiser, one un-marked police cruiser, and one marked police SUV. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of Police who are authorized to trade-in or sell three existing police cruisers. Commentary: This article would purchase one (1) marked police cruiser, one (1) un-marked police cruiser, and one (1) marked police SUV. The systematic replacement of vehicles on a yearly basis ensures that the vehicles are on-line and available for police use and emergencies. The current un-marked cruiser will be recycled for Detective use. The Capital Improvement Committee supports this request. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from undesignated fund balance, or borrow in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling act, the sum of $18,000.00 or another sum, to purchase seven (7) new semi- 68 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 automatic AR 15/M4 type carbine patrol rifles with sights and accessories. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Chief of Police, or take any other action relative thereto. Police Department Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $18,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to purchase and originally equip 7 new semi-automatic patrol rifles. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Selectmen and Chief of Police. Commentary: This Article would fund the replacement ofpatrol rifles that are currently in each marked cruiser. The existing police rifles are over 20 years old, and replacement parts are expensive and hard to obtain. These new rifles are technically superior in many ways, and are extremely dependable. The Capital Improvement Committee is in support ofthis article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will delete in its entirety the General Bylaw of the Town Article 3-2, Section 7, which reads as follows: "Section 7. All committees shall be appointed by the moderator, unless the Town otherwise directs, and shall report as directed by the Town. If a committee does not report as directed, or at the next Annual Town Meeting, it shall be deemed discharged, unless an extension of time be granted by the town." and replace with "Not Used", so as to leave the existing Section 15 as the only section to address this issue as follows: "Section 15. All committees shall be appointed by the Moderator within sixty days of the conclusion of the Town Meeting, unless the town otherwise directs, and shall report as directed by the Town. If a committee does not report as directed, or at the next Annual Town Meeting, it shall be deemed discharged, unless an extension of time be granted by the Town." or take any other action relative thereto. Bylaw Review Committee Board of Selectmen We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: In our opinion, this article is technically flawed, and could cause more problems than it would solve. It should be revisited by the Bylaw Review Committee, the Board of Selectmen and the Town Moderator and be resubmitted at a future town meeting. Mr. Arnold Itz made a motion to amend Article 38 as follows: Section 15. delete "within sixty days of the conclusion of the Town Meeting," and replace with "no later than September l," 69 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Motion To Amend Article 38 So Voted Motion to accept Article 3 8 as Amended So Voted Unanimously Article 3 8 Passes ARTICLE 39. To see if the town will change Article 3-1, Section 1, of the Town Bylaws by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "Every Town Meeting shall be called by a Warrant which shall be served by posting a printed and attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices in the Town, in the Town Hall, on the Town of Hanover Website, in a newspaper with extensive local readership, and at least three other public places that are frequented by Hanover residents", or take any other action relative thereto. Bylaw Review Committee We move that the town vote to change article 3.1, Section l, of the Town Bylaws by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "Every Town Meeting shall be called by a Warrant which shall be served by posting a printed and attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices in the Town, in the Town Hall, on the Town of Hanover Website, and at least three other public places that are frequented by Hanover residents". Commentary: Article 3-1, Section 1, currently states that "every Town Meeting shall be called by a warrant which shall be served by posting a printed and attested copy thereof, in each ofthe Post Offices in the town, in the Town Hall, and in two other places in the town." This revision increases the number of locations where the warrant will be posted and also spec(fies that it will be posted on the town's website. The potential cost ofprinting the entire warrant in a newspaper could be prohibitive, and that is why we have eliminated it in our motion. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will delete in its entirety Article 6-2, Section 6, of the Town Bylaws requiring a permit from the Board of Selectmen for solicitation and replace with "Not Used", as Article 6-11 Section 4 more clearly addresses the process of applying for a solicitation permit from the Police Chief, or take any other action relative thereto. Bylaw Review Committee Board of Selectmen We move that the town vote to accept this article. 70 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Commentary: Positive action on this motion deletes the entire Section 6 of Bylaw/ Article 6-2, and leaves in place Section 4 ofBylaw/ Article 6-11. We are deleting: Bylaw/Article 6-2, Section 6, which currently states, .. no non-resident shall solicit for the purpose of sale, direct or indirect, of any article or service or for the purpose of securing benefactions within the confines of the Town of Hanover, without registering their existing licenses or securing a permit from the Board ofSelectmen. Copies ofthe same shall be filed with the Police Department. " This will remain in place: Bylaw/Article 6-11, Section 4, currently states, 'The Selectmen shall make available an application entitled "APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION LICENSE." Upon receipt of the completed application and the application fee, the selectmen shall forward the application to the Town of Hanover Police Chiej The Police Chief shall review the application. Within twenty days ofreceipt ofthe application, the Police Chiefshall issue a solicitation license or deny the application. If the Police Chief denies said application, he shall issue a written decision stating the reasons for the denial. Within twenty days ofany such denial, the applicant can request a meeting with the Chief of Police to review the reasons for said denial. After any such meeting, the Police Chief shall either grant the application for a solicitation license or affirm the previous denial. " So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will authorize the Moderator to appoint a Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee consisting of five (5) members as follows: one member to be a Selectman, one member to be the Fire Chief, and three citizens-at-large, for the purpose of planning, construction and equipping a new Fire-Rescue Station on land owned by the Town on Main Street (former Curtis School site), or take any other action relative there to. Fire Station Study Committee Fire Department Board of Selectmen The Advisory Committee does not support the motion as presented by the Fire Station Study Committee. Commentary: It is premature to consider the formation of a Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee. Due to the financial constraints ofthe town, we will be unable to move forward with any Fire-Rescue Station building project in the foreseeable future. The existing Fire Station Study Committee can continue to investigate this and other locations for this purpose and report to town meeting on their activities. Motion to form a New Committee Motion Fails 71 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $9,000 for the purpose of conducting a program and study (which shall include space needs and site assessment studies) related to the planning, construction of a new Fire-Rescue station on land owned by the Town on Main Street (former Curtis School site), or take any other action relative there to. Fire Station Study Committee Fire Department Board of Selectmen We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: Due to the severe financial constraints ofthe town, we do not feel that this article should be approved at this time. It would not be financially prudent to expend funds for this purpose. We do not foresee funds being available for this project until the retirement of the police station building bonds in 2017. So Voted ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $10,000 to conduct a needs assessment of the HVAC systems at Hanover Fire Headquarters, or take any action relative there to. Fire Department We move that the town vote to appropriate the sum of $10,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to conduct a needs assessment of the HVAC systems at Hanover Fire Headquarters. Said funds to be expended the Board of Selectmen and the Fire Chief. Commentary: An evaluation of Fire Department Headquarters needs to be done to determine what type of proper repairs or actual replacement of the present HVAC system would be appropriate. The current system has been proved inefficient and is in need of frequent and expensive repairs. The Capital Improvement Committee is in support ofthis article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from undesignated fund balance, or borrow in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling act, the sum of $33,000 to the Public Safety Vehicle Account authorized under Article 32 of the 1983 Annual Town Meeting. The amount will be for the purchase, lease, or lease purchase of a Ford Explorer 4x4, or equal, and to authorize the related trade-in or sale by sealed bid of a 1999 Ford 4-dr. sedan, or take any other action relative there to. Fire Department 72 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $15,107 and to transfer the sum of $17,893 from the Public Safety Vehicle Account authorized under Article 32 of the 1983 Annual Town Meeting to purchase a Ford Explorer 4-wheel drive command vehicle. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Selectmen and the Fire Chief who are authorized to trade-in or sell a 1999 Ford sedan. Commentary: This is part of the Fire Department 's system of recycling and replacing aged department vehicles. This will replace a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria sedan that will be traded or sold So Voted ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $25,000, or another sum, for the purchase of a special needs van, purchasing and equipping to be at the direction of the Hanover School Committee which is authorized to trade-in a vehicle or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover School Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $25,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to purchase a special needs van. Said funds to be expended by the School Committee who are authorized to trade-in an existing special needs van. Commentary: This is part ofthe School Department's systematic replacement of vehicles. The Capital Improvement Committee is in support of this article. This replaces a 2003 van with 109,000 miles. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $33,000, or another sum, for the purchase of a pick up truck, purchasing and equipping to be at the direction of the Hanover School Committee which is authorized to trade-in a vehicle or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover School Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $23,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to purchase a pick up truck. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the School Committee who is authorized to trade-in an existing maintenance van. Commentary: This replaces a 1995 Ford van with 115,000 miles. In their capital request, the School Department requested that their current maintenance van be replaced with an F350 pick up truck with a plow. The Advisory Committee believes that the purchase of a Ford F250 is appropriate for the needs of the Maintenance Department at this time. The School Department 73 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 has additional vehicles in their inventory that can meet other needs ofthe Schools. This request was turned down at last year 's town meeting. So Voted ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $160,380, or another sum, for the purchase of computers, purchasing and equipping to be at the direction of the Hanover School Committee or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover School Committee We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $160,380 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to purchase and originally equip new school computers. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the School Committee. Commentary: Most of the School's computers are out of date. In keeping with the recommendations of the Massachusetts Department of Education, this would initiate a planned series of replacement of all of the School's B&C level computers to A level computers. These new computers would have at least 256 MB of ram and either a Pentium 4 or a MacIntosh G4 processor. This is the first of three annual requests to replace the School's computers. The Capital Improvement Committee is in support ofthis article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $275,000, or another sum, for renovations at the Sylvester School to include the abating of asbestos tile and mastic, removal of contaminated sub-flooring, removal of rugs, and the purchase and installation of new sub-flooring, leveling of existing flooring, tiling and related costs for hallways, stairwells, landings, and rooms, purchasing, repair, replacement, disposal, and installation to be at the direction of the Hanover School Committee or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover School Committee We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: Article 25 of this town meeting, requested that $275,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation funds. for the abating and restoration of tile at the Sylvester School. Because the Sylvester School is a historic building, we feel this renovation project should be funded through CPC funds. At last year's town meeting, the Advisory Committee referred this article back to the School Committee with the recommenqation that they apply to the CPC for funding/or this project. So Voted Unanimously 74 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $45,000, or another sum, for renovation of six classroom floors at the Cedar School to include the removal of rugs, abating of asbestos and the purchase and installation of tiling and related costs, purchasing, repair, replacement, disposal, and installation to be at the direction of the Hanover School Committee or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover School Committee This motion is different from what was printed in the warrant, and was not included in the supplementary handout. We move that the town refer this article back to the School Committee for further study. Commentary: We have discovered through due diligence, that this project does not just entail six classrooms, over the next two years, but virtually the entire building. Even though this project is not noted in the School's five-year capital plan, it would quality as a capital item, and should be bonded as a comprehensive capital improvement project. This tile is presently in good condition, not compromised, and is covered by rugs. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE SO. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $65,000, or another sum, for preparation of a Capital Needs Survey and Report for the Center, Cedar, Sylvester, Salmond, Middle and High Schools, funds to be expended at the direction of the Hanover School Committee or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover School Committee We move that the Town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: On-going studies at the Middle School and Cedar School, the Sylvester School tile abatement project, the anticipated proposal for renovations and additions at the Center School, and the plans currently being drawn for a new High School, would make this request inappropriate at this time. It is becoming clear to the Advisory Committee that there is a need for centralized maintenance and repair for all town buildings. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, a sum of $50,000, or another sum, to conduct an existing conditions survey, and other analyses as necessary, resulting in a design specification and estimated cost for repairs to the HV AC system at the Middle School, funds to be expended at the direction of the Hanover School Committee or take any 75 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 other action relative thereto. Hanover School Committee We move that the Town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: The School Administration and the School Committee, have agreed to use funds within their present budget to hire a professional engineer to do a preliminary study. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition, in substantially the same form as identified in this article, the General Court of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it enact a special law authorizing the Town to establish an Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund; such special Act, when and if enacted, shall not require acceptance by the Town at a future Town Meeting: ''AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HANOVER TO ESTABLISH AN OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST FUND: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Section 1. As used in this act, the following words shall have the following meanings: "GASB 43 and 45", Statements 43 and 45 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and its successors. "Other post employment benefits" or "OPEB", post employment benefits other than pensions as that term is defined in GASB 43 and 45, including post employment healthcare benefits, regardless of the type of plan that provides them, and all post employment benefits provided separately from ij pension plan, excluding benefits defined as termination offers and benefits. Section 2. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be in the Town of Hanover an OPEB Trust Fund. The Town Treasurer shall be the custodian of the OPEB Trust Fund, who shall invest and reinvest the amounts in said Fund not needed for current disbursement consistent with the prudent investor rule. (b) Beginning in fiscal year 2009, the OPEB Trust Fund shall be credited with all amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by the Town for the purposes of meeting the current and future OPEB costs payable by the Town. Said appropriation shall not be returned to the Treasury except by vote of the Town. The OPEB Trust Fund shall be credited with all amounts contributed or otherwise made available by employees of the Town for the purpose of meeting future OPEB costs payable by the Town. 76 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held · Tuesday, May 6, 2008 (c) Beginning in fiscal year 2009, payments for the purposes of meeting the Town's costs of OPEB under this act shall be made from the OPEB Trust Fund. Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its passage." And to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the sum of $50,000, or another sum, for this Trust Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Motion is to accept as written. This motion is different than what was printed in the warrant, and was not included in the supplemental report. The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: In addition to pension benefits, the Town provides health and life insurance coverage to retired employees. To date, like every other public employer in this country, Hanover has paid this expense on a pay-as-you go basis. Effective July 1, 2008, the Town must comply with a new accounting standard that requires this benefit to be reported when earned by active employees, not just when it is paid on their behalf as retirees. Although this accounting standard does not require immediate funding ofthe liability, due to inflation ofmedical costs and the age of the Town's workforce, the irrevocable trust that would be established by this special legislation is envisioned to be a mechanism to moderate future pay-as-you-go expenses. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Wetland Protection Bylaw for the Town in the manner described below, or to see if the Town will vote to take any action relative thereto: By deleting the current text of the 2001 Wetland Protection Bylaw 6.14: in its entirety and replacing said text with the following: #6.14: Wetlands Protection Bylaw I. PURPOSE The purpose of this bylaw is to protect the wetlands, water resources, flood prone areas, and adjoining upland areas in the Town of Hanover by controlling activities deemed by the Conservation Commission likely to have a significant or cumulative effect on resource area values, including but not limited to the following: public or private water supply, groundwater supply, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention including 77 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 coastal storm flowage, water quality, prevention and control of pollution, fisheries, shellfisheries, wildlife habitat, rare species habitat including rare plant and animal species, agriculture, aquaculture, and recreation values deemed important to the community ( collectively, the "resource area values protected by this bylaw"). This bylaw is intended to utilize the Home Rule authority of this municipality so as to protect the resource areas under the Wetlands Protection Act Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Ch.131 §40; (the Act) to a greater degree, to protect additional resource areas beyond the Act recognized by the Town as significant, to protect all resource areas for their additional values beyond those recognized in the Act, and to impose in local regulations and permits additional standards and procedures stricter than those of the Act and regulations there under (31 0CMR 10.00), subject, however, to the rights and benefits accorded to agricultural uses and structures of all kinds under the laws of the Commonwealth and other relevant bylaws of the Town of Hanover. II. JURISDICTION Except as permitted by the Conservation Commission no person shall commence to remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, discharge into, or otherwise alter the following resource areas: any freshwater wetlands, marshes, wet meadows, bogs, swamps, vernal pools, springs, banks, reservoirs, lakes, ponds of any size, beaches, estuaries, lands under water bodies, and intermittent streams/brooks/creeks; or lands adjoining these resource areas out to a distance of 100 feet, known as the buffer zone. Said resource areas shall be protected whether or not they border surface waters. The buffer zone is not in itself a resource area. Except as permitted by the Conservation Commission no person shall commence to remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, discharge into, or otherwise alter perennial rivers, streams, brooks and creeks, and lands adjoining these resource areas out to a distance of 200 feet, known as the riverfront area. Except as permitted by the Conservation Commission no person shall commence to remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, discharge into, or otherwise alter the following resource areas: lands subject to flooding or inundation by groundwater or surface water; and lands subject to tidal action, coastal storm flowage, or flooding. Said resource areas shall be protected whether or not they border surface waters. The jurisdiction of this bylaw shall not extend to uses and structures of agriculture that enjoy the rights and privileges of laws and regulations of the Commonwealth governing agriculture, including work performed for normal maintenance or improvement of land in agricultural or aquacultural uses as defined by the Wetlands Protection Act regulations, found at 310 CMR 10.04. III. EXEMPTIONS AND EXCEPTIONS The applications and permits required by this bylaw shall not be required for work performed for normal maintenance or improvement of land in agricultural and aquacultural use as defined by 78 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 the Wetlands Protection Act regulations at 310 CMR I 0.04. The applications and permits required by this bylaw shall not be required for maintaining, repairing, or replacing, but not substantially changing or enlarging, an existing and lawfully located structure or facility used in the service of the public to provide electric, gas, water, telephone, telegraph, or other telecommunication services, provided that written notice has been given to the Conservation Commission prior to commencement of work, and provided that the work conforms to any performance standards and design specifications in regulations adopted by the Commission. The applications and permits required by this bylaw shall not be required for emergency projects necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the public, provided that the work is to be performed by or has been ordered to· be performed by an agency of the Commonwealth or a political subdivision thereof; provided that advance notice, oral or written, has been given to the Commission prior to commencement of work or within 24 hours after commencement; provided that the Commission or its agent certifies the work as an emergency project; provided that the . work is performed only for the time and place certified by the Commission for the limited purposes necessary to abate the emergency; and provided that within 21 days of commencement of an emergency project a permit application shall be filed with the Commission for review as provided by this bylaw. Upon failure to meet these and other requirements of the Commission, the Commission may, after notice and a public hearing, revoke or modify an emergency project approval and order restoration and mitigation measures. Other than stated in this bylaw, the exceptions provided in the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR I 0.00) shall not apply under this bylaw. IV. APPLICATIONS AND FEES Written application shall be filed with the Conservation Commission to perform activities affecting resource areas protected by this bylaw. The permit application shall include such information and plans as are deemed necessary by the Commission to describe proposed activities and their effects on the resource areas protected by this bylaw. No activities shall commence without receiving and complying with a permit issued pursuant to this bylaw. The Commission in an appropriate case may accept as the application and plans under this bylaw any application and plans filed under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00), but the Commission is not obliged to do so. Any person desiring to know whether or not a proposed activity or an area is subject to this bylaw may in writing request a determination from the Commission. Such a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA), Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) or ANRAD with Simplified Review filed under the Act shall include information and plans as are deemed necessary by the Commission. At the time of the submission of any application, the applicant shall pay a filing fee specified in 79 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 regulations of the Commission. The fee is in addition to that required by the Wetlands Protection Act and regulations. Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 44 §53G and regulations promulgated by the Commission, the Commission may impose reasonable fees upon applicants for the purpose of securing outside consultants including engineers, wetlands scientists, wildlife biologists or other experts in order to aid in the review of proposed projects. Such funds shall be deposited with the town treasurer, who shall create an account specifically for this purpose (a Guaranteed Deposit Account). Additional consultant fees may be requested where the requisite review is more expensive than originally calculated or where new information requires additional consultant services. Only costs relating to consultant work done in connection with a project for which a consultant fee has been collected shall be paid from this account, and expenditures may be made at the sole discretion of the Commission. Any consultant hired under this provision shall be selected by, and report exclusively to, the Commission. The Commission shall provide applicants with written notice of the selection of a consultant, identifying the consultant, the amount of the fee to be charged to the applicant, and a request for payment of that fee. Notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is mailed or delivered. The applicant may withdraw the application or request within five (5) business days of the date notice is given without incurring any costs or expenses. The entire fee must be received before the initiation of consulting services. Failure by the applicant to pay the requested consultant fee within ten (10) business days of the request for payment shall be cause for the Commission to declare the application administratively incomplete and deny the permit without prejudice, except in the case of an appeal. The Commission shall inform the applicant and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of such a decision in writing. The applicant may appeal the selection of an outside consultant to the Selectmen, who may disqualify the consultant only on the grounds that the consultant has a conflict of interest or is not properly qualified. The minimum qualifications shall consist of either an educational degree or three or more years of practice in the field at issue, or a related field. The applicant shall make such an appeal in writing, and must be received within ten (10) business days of the date that request for consultant fees was made by the Commission. Such appeal shall ·extend the applicable time limits for action upon the application. V. Notice and Hearings Any person filing a permit application, including but not limited to an RDA, ANRAD, or ANRAD with Simplified Review, Notice of Intent or other request with the Conservation Commission that requires a public meeting or hearing, shall at the same time give written notice thereof, by certified mail with return receipt, or certificate of mailing, or hand delivered, to all abutters within 100 feet of the property lines of the subject parcel(s), at their mailing addresses shown on the most recent applicable property tax list of the assessors, including owners of land directly opposite on any public or private street or way, and abutters to the abutters within 100 feet of the property line of the applicant, including any in another municipality or across a body 80 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 of water. Wording for said notice shall be approved by the Conservation Commission. The notice shall state a brief description of the project or other proposal and the date of any Commission hearing or meeting date if known. The notice to abutters also shall include a copy of the application or request, or shall state where copies may be examined and obtained by abutters. An affidavit of the person providing such notice, with a copy of the notice mailed or delivered, shall be filed with the Commission. When a person requesting a determination is other than the owner, the request, the notice of the hearing and the determination itself shall be sent by the Applicant or his/her representative to the owner(s) as well as to the person making the request. The Commission shall conduct a public hearing on any permit application (NOi), RDA, or ANRAD with written notice given at the expense of the applicant, at least five business days prior to the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. The Commission shall commence the public hearing within 21 days from receipt of a completed permit application, RDA, or ANRAD unless an extension is authorized in writing by the applicant. The Commission shall have authority to continue the hearing to a specific date announced at the hearing, for reasons stated at the hearing, which may include the need for additional information from the applicant or others as deemed necessary by the Commission in its discretion, based on comments and recommendations of the boards and officials listed in §VI. The Commission shall issue its permit, other order or determination in writing within 21 days of the close of the public hearing thereon unless an extension is authorized in writing by the applicant. The Commission in an appropriate case may combine its hearing under this bylaw with the hearing conducted under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch.131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00). Vl. Coordination with Other Boards Any person filing a permit application (NOi), RDA, or ANRAD with the Conservation Commission shall provide a copy thereof at the same time, by certified mail, or certificate of mailing, or by hand delivery, to the Conservation Commission of the adjoining municipality, if the application or RDA pertains to property within 300 feet of that municipality. An affidavit of the person providing notice, with a copy of the public hearing notice mailed or delivered shall be filed with the Commission. The Commission shall notify all pertinent Town Departments, as necessary, of the public hearing and will review any and all written comments or recommendations received by those boards or departments. The applicant shall have the right to receive any such written comments and recommendations, and shall be given time to respond to them at a public hearing of the Commission, prior to final action. VII. Permits and Conditions If the Conservation Commission, after a public hearing, determines that the activities which are subject to the permit application, or the land and water uses which will result therefrom, are likely to have a significant individual or cumulative effect on the resource area values protected by this bylaw, the Commission, within 21 days of the close of the hearing, shall issue or deny a permit for the activities requested. The Commission shall take into account the extent to which 81 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 the applicant has avoided, minimized and mitigated any such effect. The Commission also shall take into account any loss, degradation, isolation, and replacement or replication of such protected resource areas elsewhere in the community and the watershed, resulting from past activities, whether permitted, unpermitted or exempt, and foreseeable future activities. If it issues a permit, the Commission shall impose conditions which the Commission deems necessary or desirable to protect said resource area values, and all activities shall be conducted in accordance with those conditions. Where no conditions are adequate to protect said resource area values, the Commission is empowered to deny a permit for failure to meet the requirements of this bylaw. It may also deny a permit: for failure to submit necessary information and plans requested by the Commission; for failure to comply with the procedures, design specifications, performance standards, and other requirements in regulations of the Commission; or for failure to avoid, minimize or mitigate unacceptable significant or cumulative effects upon the resource area values protected by this bylaw. Due consideration shall be given to any demonstrated hardship on the applicant by reason of denial, as presented at the public hearing. The Commission may waive specifically identified and requested procedures, design specifications, performance standards, or other requirements set forth in its regulations, provided that: the Commission finds in writing after said public hearing that there are no reasonable conditions or alternatives that would allow the proposed activity to proceed in compliance with said regulations; that avoidance, minimization and mitigation have been employed to the maximum extent feasible; and that the waiver is necessary to accommodate an overriding public interest or to avoid a decision that so restricts the use of the property as to constitute an unconstitutional taking without compensation. In reviewing activities within the buffer zone, the Commission shall presume the buffer zone is important to the protection of other resource areas because activities undertaken in close proximity have a high likelihood of adverse impact, either immediately, as a consequence of construction, or over time, as a consequence of daily operation or existence of the activities. These adverse impacts from construction and use can include, without limitation, erosion, siltation, loss of groundwater recharge, poor water quality, and loss of wildlife habitat. The Commission may establish, in its regulations, design specifications, performance standards, and other measures and safeguards, including setbacks, no-disturb areas, no-build areas, and other work limits for protection of such lands, including without limitation strips of continuous, undisturbed vegetative cover, unless the applicant convinces the Commission that the area or part of it may be disturbed without hann to the values protected by the bylaw. In reviewing activities within the riverfront area, the Commission shall presume the riverfront area is important to all the resource area values unless demonstrated otherwise, and no permit issued hereunder shall permit any activities unless the applicant, in addition to meeting the otherwise applicable requirements of this bylaw, has proved by a preponderance of the evidence that ( 1) there is no practicable alternative to the proposed project with less adverse effects, and that (2) such activities, including proposed mitigation measures, will have no significant adverse impact on the areas or values protected by this bylaw. The Commission shall regard as practicable an alternative which is reasonably available and capable of being done after taking into consideration the proposed property use, overall project purpose (e.g., residential, 82 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 institutional, commercial, or industrial), logistics, existing technology, costs of the alternatives, and overall project costs. To prevent resource area loss, the Commission shall require applicants to avoid alteration wherever feasible; to minimize alteration; and where alteration is unavoidable and has been minimized, to provide full mitigation. The Commission may authorize or require replication of wetlands as a form of mitigation, but only with specific plans, professional design, proper safeguards, adequate security, and professional monitoring and reporting to assure success, because of the high likelihood of failure of replication. The Commission may require a wildlife habitat study of the project area, to be paid for by the applicant, whenever it deems appropriate, regardless of the type of resource area or the amount or type of alteration proposed. The decision shall be based upon the Commission's estimation of the importance of the habitat area considering (but not limited to) such factors as proximity to other areas suitable for wildlife, importance of wildlife "corridors" in the area, or actual or possible presence of rare plant or animal species in the area. The work shall be performed by an individual who at least meets the qualifications set out in the wildlife habitat section of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations (310 CMR 10.60). The Commission shall presume that all areas meeting the definition of "vernal pools" under §IX of this bylaw, including the adjacent area, perform essential habitat functions. This presumption may be overcome only by the presentation of credible evidence which, in the judgment of the Commission, demonstrates that the basin or depression does not provide essential habitat functions. Any formal evaluation should be performed by an individual who at least meets the qualifications under the wildlife habitat section of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations. A permit, Order of Conditions (OOC), Determination of Applicability (DOA), or Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) shall expire three years from the date of issuance. Notwithstanding the above, the Commission in its discretion may issue a permit expiring five years from the date of issuance for recurring or continuous maintenance work, provided that annual notification of time and location of work is given to the Commission. Any permit may be renewed once for an additional one-year period, provided that a request for a renewal is received in writing by the Commission prior to expiration. Notwithstanding the above, a permit may identify requirements which shall be enforceable for a stated number of years, indefinitely, or until permanent protection is in place, and shall apply to all present and future owners of the land. For good cause the Commission may revoke any permit, (OOC), DOA, or ORAD or any other order, determination or other decision issued under this bylaw after notice to the holder, the public, abutters, and town boards, pursuant to §V and §VI, and after a public hearing. Amendments to permits, (OOC), DOAs, or ORADs shall be handled in the manner set out in the Wetlands Protection Act regulations and policies thereunder. The Commission in an appropriate case may combine the decision issued under this bylaw with 83 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 the permit, (OOC), DOA, ORAD, or Certificate of Compliance (COC) issued under the Wetlands Protection Act and regulations. No work proposed in any application shall be undertaken until the permit, or ORAD issued by the Commission with respect to such work has been recorded in the Registry of Deeds, or if the land affected is registered land, in the Registry Section of the Land Court for the district wherein the land lies, and until the holder of the permit certifies in writing to the Commission that the document has been recorded. If the applicant fails to perform such recording, the Commission may record the documents itself and require the Applicant to furnish the recording fee therefore, either at the time of recording or as a condition precedent to the issuance of a COC. VIII. Regulations After public notice and public hearing, the Conservation Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this bylaw, effective when voted and filed with the town clerk. Failure by the Commission to promulgate such rules and regulations or a legal declaration of their invalidity by a court of law shall not act to suspend or invalidate the effect of this bylaw. At a minimum these regulations shall reiterate the terms defined in this bylaw, define additional terms not inconsistent with the bylaw, and impose filing and consultant fees. IX. Definitions The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this bylaw. The term "agriculture" shall refer to the definition as provided by M.G.L. Ch. 128 §IA. The term "alter" shall include, without limitation, the following activities when undertaken to, upon, within or affecting resource areas protected by this bylaw: A. Removal, excavation, or dredging of soil, sand, gravel, or aggregate materials of any kind B. Changing of preexisting drainage characteristics, flushing characteristics, salinity distribution, sedimentation patterns, flow patterns, or flood retention characteristics C. Drainage, or other disturbance of water level or water table D. Dumping, discharging, or filling with any material which may degrade water quality E. Placing of fill, or removal of material, which would alter elevation F. Driving of piles, erection, expansion or repair of buildings, or structures of any kind G. Placing of obstructions or objects in water H. Destruction of plant life including cutting or trimming of trees and shrubs I. Changing temperature, biochemical oxygen demand, or other physical, biological, or chemical characteristics of any waters J. Any activities, changes, or work which may cause or tend to contribute to pollution of any body of water or groundwater K. Incremental activities which have, or may have, a cumulative adverse impact on the resource areas protected by this bylaw. 84 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 The term "bank" shall include the land area which normally abuts and confines a water body; the lower boundary being the mean annual low flow level, and the upper boundary being the first observable break in the slope or the mean annual flood level, whichever is higher. The term "person" shall include any individual, group of individuals, association, partnership, corporation, company, business organization, trust, estate, the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof to the extent subject to town bylaws, administrative agency, public or quasi public corporation or body, this municipality, and any other legal entity, its legal representatives, agents, or assigns. The term "pond" shall follow the definition of 310 CMR 10.04 except that the size threshold of 10,000 square feet shall not apply. The term "rare species" shall include, without limitation, all vertebrate and invertebrate animals and all plant species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, regardless of whether the site in which they occur has been previously identified by the Division. The term "vernal pool" shall include, in addition to scientific definitions found in the regulations under the Wetlands Protection Act, any confined basin or depression not occurring in existing lawns, gardens, landscaped areas or driveways which, at least in most years, holds water for a minimum of two continuous months during the spring and/or summer, contains at least 200 cubic feet of water at some time during most years, is free of adult predatory fish populations, and provides essential breeding and rearing habitat functions for amphibian, reptile or other vernal pool community species, regardless of whether the site has been certified by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The boundary of the resource area for vernal pools shall be the mean annual high-water line defining the depression. Regulations promulgated by the Conservation Commission will address the protection of the vernal pool habitat surrounding the vernal pool. Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw or in associated regulations of the Conservation Commission, the definitions of terms and the procedures in this bylaw shall be as set forth in the Wetlands Protection Act (G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00). X. Security As part of a permit issued under this bylaw, in addition to any security funds required by any other municipal or state board, agency, or official, the Conservation Commission may require that the performance and observance of the conditions imposed thereunder (including conditions requiring mitigation work) be secured wholly or in part by one or both of the methods described below: A. By a proper bond, deposit of money or negotiable securities under a written third-party escrow arrangement, or other undertaking of financial responsibility sufficient in the opinion of the Commission, to be released in whole or in part upon issuance of a COC for 85 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 work performed pursuant to the permit. These funds shall be held by the Town Treasurer in an Escrow Account which is non-interest bearing, and shall be released upon successful completion of the requirements as established for each account. B. By accepting a conservation restriction, easement, or other covenant enforceable in a court of law, executed and duly recorded by the owner of record, running with the land to the benefit of this municipality whereby the permit conditions shall be performed and observed before any lot may be conveyed other than by mortgage deed. This method shall be used only with the consent of the applicant. XI. Enforcement No person shall remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, or otherwise alter resource areas protected by this bylaw, or cause, suffer, or allow such activity, or leave in place unauthorized fill, or otherwise fail to restore illegally altered land to its original condition, or fail to comply with a permit or an enforcement order issued pursuant to this bylaw. The Conservation Commission, its agents, officers, and employees shall have authority to enter upon privately owned land for the purpose of performing their duties under this bylaw and may make or cause to be made such examinations, surveys, or sampling as the Commission deems necessary, subject to the constitutions and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth. The Commission shall have authority to enforce this bylaw, its regulations, and permits issued thereunder by letters, phone calls, electronic communication and other informal methods, violation notices, non-criminal citations under G.L. Ch. 40 §21D, and civil and criminal court actions. Any person who violates provisions of this bylaw may be ordered to restore the property to its original condition and take other action deemed necessary to remedy such violations, or may be fined, or both. Upon request of the Commission, the Selectmen and town counsel shall take legal action for enforcement under civil law. Upon request of the Commission, the chief of police shall take legal action for enforcement under criminal law. Municipal boards and officers, including any police officer or other officer having police powers, shall have authority to assist the Commission in enforcement. Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw, or regulations, permits, or administrative orders issued thereunder, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 each day or portion thereof during which a violation continues, or unauthorized fill or other alteration remains in place, shall constitute a separate offense, and each provision of the bylaw, regulations, permits, or administrative orders violated shall constitute a separate offense. As an alternative to criminal prosecution in a specific case, the Commission may elect to utilize the non-criminal disposition procedure set forth in M.G.L. Ch. 40 §21D. 86 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 XII. Burden of Proof The applicant for a permit shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the credible evidence that the work proposed in the permit application will not have unacceptable significant or cumulative effect upon the resource area values protected by this bylaw. Failure to provide adequate evidence to the Conservation Commission supporting this burden shall be sufficient cause for the Commission to deny a permit or grant a permit with conditions. XIII. Appeals A decision of the Conservation Commission shall be reviewable in the Superior Court in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 249 §4, or in Land Court in instances where Land Court has jurisdiction. XIV. Relation to the Wetlands Protection Act This bylaw is adopted under the Home Rule Amendment of the Massachusetts Constitution and the Home Rule statutes, independent of the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00) thereunder. It is the intention of this bylaw that the purposes, jurisdiction, authority, exemptions, regulations, specifications, standards, and other requirements shall be interpreted and administered as stricter than those under the Wetlands Protection Act and regulations. XV. Severability The invalidity of any section or provision of this bylaw shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof, nor shall it invalidate any permit, approval or determination which previously has been issued. Conservation Commission We move that the town vote to accept the Wetlands Protection Bylaw as amended and printed in the Advisory Committee's supplemental report for the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting. The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Conservation Commission as presented in the Green Supplement Commentary: The Bylaw printed in the supplemental report includes changes that are underlined and italicized and that are different from the original article printed in the warrant. The Advisory Committee worked with the Conservation Commission on these changes. We wholeheartedly support the town 's adoption of this bylaw to protect our valuable water resources Motion To Amend the underlined portion on page 18 by Mr. Pallotta. The Advisory Committee votes against this Motion. 87 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Amendment is defeated The motion is on the Advisory Committee's amended version as printed below I. Purpose ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Wetland Protection Bylaw for the Town in the manner described below, or to see if the Town will vote to take any action relative thereto: The purpose of this bylaw is to protect the wetlands, water resources, flood prone areas, and adjoining upland areas in the Town of Hanover by controlling activities deemed by the Conservation Commission likely to have a significant or cumulative effect on resource area values, including but not limited to the following: public or private water supply, groundwater supply, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention including coastal storm flowage, water quality, prevention and control of pollution, fisheries, shellfisheries, wildlife habitat, rare species habitat including rare plant and animal species, agriculture, aquaculture, and recreation values deemed important to the community (collectively, the "resource area values protected by this bylaw"). This bylaw is intended to utilize the Home Rule authority of this municipality so as to protect the resource areas under the Wetlands Protection Act Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Ch.131 §40; (the Act) to a greater degree, to protect additional resource areas beyond the Act recognized by the Town as significant, to protect all resource areas for their additional values beyond those recognized in the Act, and to impose in local regulations and permits additional standards and procedures stricter than those of the Act and regulations there under (31 OCMR I 0.00), subject, however, to the rights and benefits accorded to agricultural uses and structures of all kinds under the laws of the Commonwealth and other relevant bylaws of the Town of Hanover. II. Jurisdiction Except as permitted by the Conservation Commission no person shall commence to remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, discharge into, or otherwise alter the following resource areas: any freshwater wetlands, marshes, wet meadows, bogs, swamps, vernal pools, springs, banks, reservoirs, lakes, ponds of any size, beaches, estuaries, lands under water bodies, and intermittent streams/brooks/creeks; or lands adjoining these resource areas out to a distance of 100 feet, known as the buffer zone. Said resource areas shall be protected whether or not they border surface waters. The buffer zone is not in itself a resource area. Except as permitted by the Conservation Commission no person shall commence to remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, discharge into, or otherwise alter perennial rivers, streams, brooks and creeks, and lands adjoining these resource areas out to a distance of 200 feet, known as the riverfront area. Except as permitted by the Conservation Commission no person shall commence to remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, discharge into, or otherwise alter the following resource areas: 88 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 lands subject to flooding or inundation by groundwater or surface water; and lands subject to tidal action, coastal storm flowage, or flooding. Said resource areas shall be protected whether or not they border surface waters. The jurisdiction of this bylaw shall not extend to uses and structures of agriculture that enjoy the rights and privileges of laws and regulations of the Commonwealth governing agriculture, including work performed for normal maintenance or improvement of land in agricultural or aquacultural uses as defined by the Wetlands Protection Act regulations, found at 310 CMR 10.04. III. Exemptions and Exceptions Local Wetland Bylaws contain fewer exemptions than the MA Wetland Protection Act. As in this Bylaw, they often contain definitions that add to or improve upon those in the MA Wetland Protection Act. For example, the state Wetland Protection Act defines a pond (which is a protected resource) as having a size threshold of 10,000 sq. ft. This Bylaw would establish the threshold of a pond as 3000 sq. ft. allowing for the protection of such ponds as those off of Silver St. and Summer St. It is important that the bylaw be written in a way that meets local community needs. The applications and permits required by this bylaw shall not be required for work performed for normal maintenance or improvement of land in agricultural and aquacultural use as defined by the Wetlands Protection Act regulations at 310 CMR 10.04. The Attorney General interprets state laws encouraging agriculture as pre-empting the field of regulation by local bodies. The applications and permits required by this bylaw shall not be required for maintaining, repairing, or replacing, but not substantially changing or enlarging, an existing and lawfully located structure or facility used in the service of the public to provide electric, gas, water, telephone, telegraph, or other telecommunication services, provided that written notice has been given to the Conservation Commission prior to commencement of work, and provided that the work conforms to any performance standards and design specifications in regulations adopted by the Commission. The applications and permits required by this bylaw shall not be required for emergency projects necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the public, provided that the work is to be performed by or has been ordered to be performed by an agency of the Commonwealth or a political subdivision thereof; provided that advance notice, oral or written, has been given to the Commission prior to commencement of work or within 24 hours after commencement; provided that the Commission or its agent certifies the work as an emergency project; provided that the work is performed only for the time and place certified by the Commission for the limited purposes necessary to abate the emergency; and provided that within 21 days of commencement of an emergency project a permit application shall be filed with the Commission for review as provided by this bylaw.· Upon failure to meet these and other requirements of the Commission, the Commission may, after notice and a public hearing, revoke or modify an emergency project approval and order restoration and mitigation measures. 89 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Other than stated in this bylaw, the exceptions provided in the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00) shall not apply under this bylaw. IV. Applications and Fees Written application shall be filed with the Conservation Commission to perform activities affecting resource areas protected by this bylaw. The permit application shall include such information and plans as are deemed necessary by the Commission to describe proposed activities and their effects on the resource areas protected by this bylaw. No activities shall commence without receiving and complying with a permit issued pursuant to this bylaw. Proposed projects that incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) techniques are encouraged under this Bylaw. The Commission in an appropriate case may accept as the application and plans under this bylaw any application and plans filed under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00), but the Commission is not obliged to do so. Any person desiring to know whether or not a proposed activity or an area is subject to this bylaw may in writing request a determination from the Commission. Such a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA), Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) or ANRAD with Simplified Review filed under the Act shall include information and plans as are deemed necessary by the Commission. At the time of the submission of any application, the applicant shall pay a filing fee specified in regulations of the Commission. The fee is in addition to that required by the MA Wetlands Protection Act and regulations. The Regulations for the Town of Hanover Wetland Protection Bylaw contain the up-to-date fee schedule for permits related to this Bylaw. Changes to the town fees related to wetland permitting will be done in consultation with the Hanover Fee Study Committee. Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 44 §53G and regulations promulgated by the Commission, the Commission may impose reasonable fees upon applicants for the purpose of securing outside consultants including engineers, wetlands scientists, wildlife biologists or other experts in order to aid in the review of proposed projects. Such funds shall be deposited with the town treasurer, who shall create an account specifically for this purpose (a Guaranteed Deposit Account). Additional consultant fees may be requested where the requisite review is more expensive than originally calculated or where new information requires additional consultant services. Only costs relating to consultant work done in connection with a project for which a consultant fee has been collected shall be paid from this account, and expenditures may be made at the sole discretion of the Commission. Any consultant hired under this provision shall be selected by, and report exclusively to, the Commission. The Commission shall provide applicants with written notice of the selection of a consultant, identifying the consultant, the amount of the fee to be charged to the applicant, and a request for payment of that fee. Notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is mailed or delivered. The applicant may withdraw the application or 90 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 request within five (5) business days of the date notice is given without incurring any costs or expenses. The entire fee must be received before the initiation of consulting services. Failure by the applicant to pay the requested consultant fee within ten (10) business days of the request for payment shall be cause for the Commission to declare the application administratively incomplete and deny the permit without prejudice, except in the case of an appeal. The Commission shall inform the applicant and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of such a decision in writing. The applicant may appeal the selection of an outside consultant to the Selectmen, who may disqualify the consultant only on the grounds that the consultant has a conflict of interest or is not properly qualified. The minimum qualifications shall consist of either an educational degree or three or more years of practice in the field at issue, or a related field. The applicant shall make such an appeal in writing, and must be received within ten ( I 0) business days of the date that request for consultant fees was made by the Commission. Such appeal shall extend the applicable time limits for action upon the application. V. Notice and Hearings Any person filing a permit application, including but not limited to an RDA, ANRAD, or ANRAD with Simplified Review, Notice of Intent or other request with the Conservation Commission that requires a public meeting or hearing, shall at the same time give written notice thereof, by certified mail with return receipt, or certificate of mailing, or hand delivered, to all abutters within I 00 feet of the property lines of the subject parcel( s), at their mailing addresses shown on the most recent applicable property tax list of the assessors, including owners of land directly opposite on any public or private street or way, within 100 feet of the property line of the applicant, including any in another municipality or across a body of water. Wording for said notice shall be approved by the Conservation Commission. The notice shall state a brief description of the project or other proposal and the date of any Commission hearing or meeting date if known. The notice to abutters also shall include a copy of the application or request, or shall state where copies may be examined and obtained by abutters. An affidavit of the person providing such notice, with a copy of the notice mailed or delivered, shall be filed with the Commission. When a person requesting a determination is other than the owner, the request, the notice of the hearing and the determination itself shall be sent by the Applicant or his/her representative to the owner(s) as well as to the person making the request. The Commission shall conduct a public hearing on any permit application (NOi), RDA, or ANRAD with written notice given at the expense of the applicant, at least five business days prior to the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. The Commission shall commence the public hearing within 21 days from receipt of a completed permit application, RDA, or ANRAD unless an extension is authorized in writing by the applicant. The Commission shall have authority to continue the hearing to a specific date announced at the hearing, for reasons stated at the hearing, which may include the need for additional information from the applicant or others as deemed necessary by the Commission in its discretion, based on 91 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 comments and recommendations of the boards and officials listed in §VI. The Commission shall issue its permit, other order or determination in writing within 21 days of the close of the public hearing thereon unless an extension is authorized in writing by the applicant. The Commission in an appropriate case may combine its hearing under this bylaw with the hearing conducted under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch.131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00). In the event the Commission is prepared to deny an application or impose substantial conditions not proposed in the application, it shall notify the applicant of same prior to issuance of its final decision. If the applicant authorizes an extension for issuance of the decision and so requests, the Commission shall meet with the applicant to attempt to mutually resolve the applicant's concerns with the proposed decision. VI. Coordination with Other Boards Any person filing a permit application (NOi), RDA, or ANRAD with the Conservation Commission shall provide a copy thereof at the same time, by certified mail, or certificate of mailing, or by hand delivery, to the Conservation Commission of the adjoining municipality, if the application or RDA pertains to property within 300 feet of that municipality. An affidavit of the person providing notice, with a copy of the public hearing notice mailed or delivered shall be filed with the Commission. The Commission shall notify all pertinent Town Departments, as necessary, of the public hearing and will review any and all written comments or recommendations received by those boards or departments. The applicant shall have the right to receive any such written comments and recommendations, and shall be given time to respond to them at a public hearing of the Commission, prior to final action. VII. Permits and Conditions If the Conservation Commission, after a public hearing, determines that the activities which are subject to the permit application, or the land and water uses which will result therefrom, are likely to have a significant individual or cumulative effect on the resource area values protected by this bylaw, the Commission, within 21 days of the close of the hearing, shall issue or deny a permit for the activities requested. The Commission shall take into account the extent to which the applicant has avoided, minimized and mitigated any such effect. The Commission also shall take into account any loss, degradation, isolation, and replacement or replication of such protected resource areas elsewhere in the community and the watershed, resulting from past activities, whether permitted, not permitted or exempt, and foreseeable future activities. If it issues a permit, the Commission shall impose conditions which the Commission deems necessary or desirable to protect said resource area values, and all activities shall be conducted in accordance with those conditions. Where no conditions are adequate to protect said resource area values, the Commission is empowered to deny a permit for failure to meet the requirements of this bylaw. It may also deny a permit: for failure to submit necessary information and plans requested by the Commission; for failure to comply with the procedures, design specifications, performance standards, and other requirements in regulations of the Commission; or for failure to avoid, minimize or mitigate unacceptable significant or cumulative effects upon the resource 92 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 area values protected by this bylaw. Due consideration shall be given to any demonstrated hardship on the applicant by reason of denial, as presented at the public hearing. The Commission may waive specifically identified and requested procedures, design specifications, performance standards, or other requirements set forth in its regulations, provided that: the Commission finds in writing after said public hearing that there are no reasonable conditions or alternatives that would allow the proposed activity to proceed in compliance with said regulations; that avoidance, minimization and mitigation have been employed to the maximum extent feasible; and that the waiver is necessary to accommodate an overriding public interest or to avoid a decision that so restricts the use of the property as to constitute an unconstitutional taking without compensation. In reviewing activities within the buffer zone, the Commission shall presume the buffer zone is important to the protection of resource areas because activities undertaken in close proximity have a high likelihood of adverse impac~ either immediately, as a consequence of construction, or over time, as a consequence of daily operation or existence of the activities. These adverse impacts from construction and use can include, without limitation, erosion, siltation, loss of groundwater recharge, poor water quality, and loss of wildlife habitat. The Commission may establish, in its regulations, design specifications, performance standards, and other measures and safeguards, including setbacks, no-disturb areas, no-build areas, and other work limits for protection of such lands, including without limitation strips of continuous, undisturbed vegetative cover, unless the applicant convinces the Commission that the area or part of it may be disturbed without harm to the values protected by the bylaw. This Bylaw establishes the no• build setback from most wetland resource areas (including bordering vegetated wetlands) at 35 feet for single family & multifamily homes, paved driveways, sheds, pools, garages, & barns, and at 50 feet for commercial and industrial development projects. In reviewing activities within the riverfront area, the Commission shall presume the riverfront area is important to all the resource area values unless demonstrated otherwise, and no permit issued hereunder shall permit any activities unless the applicant, in addition to meeting the otherwise applicable requirements of this bylaw, has proved by a preponderance of the evidence that (1) there is no practicable alternative to the proposed project with less adverse effects, and that (2) such activities, including proposed mitigation measures, will have no significant adverse impact on the areas or values protected by this bylaw. The Commission shall regard as practicable an alternative which is reasonably available and capable of being done after taking into consideration the overall project purpose (e.g., residential, institutional, commercial, or industrial), logistics, existing technology, costs of the alternatives, and overall project costs. To prevent resource area loss, the Commission shall require applicants to avoid alteration wherever feasible; to minimize alteration; and where alteration is unavoidable and has been minimized, to provide full mitigation. The Commission may authorize or require replication of wetlands as a form of mitigation, but only with specific plans, professional design, proper safeguards, adequate security, and professional monitoring and reporting to assure success, because of the high likelihood of failure of replication. The Commission may require a wildlife habitat study of the project area, to be paid for by the 93 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 applicant, whenever it deems appropriate, regardless of the type of resource area or the amount or type of alteration proposed. The decision shall be based upon the Commission's estimation of the importance of the habitat area considering (but not limited to) such factors as proximity to other areas suitable for wildlife, importance of wildlife "'corridors" in the area, or actual or possible presence of rare plant or animal species in the area. The work shall be performed by an individual who at least meets the qualifications set out in the wildlife habitat section of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations (310 CMR 10.60). The Commission shall presume that all areas meeting the definition of "vernal pools" under §IX of this bylaw, including the adjacent area, perform essential habitat functions. This presumption may be overcome only by the presentation of credible evidence which, in the judgment of the Commission, demonstrates that the basin or depression does not provide essential habitat functions. Any formal evaluation should be performed by an individual who at least meets the qualifications under the wildlife habitat section of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations. A permit, Order of Conditions (OOC), Determination of Applicability (DOA), or Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) shall expire three years from the date of issuance. Notwithstanding the above, the Commission in its discretion may issue a permit expiring five years from the date of issuance for recurring or continuous maintenance work, provided that annual notification of time and location of work is given to the Commission. Any permit may be renewed once for an additional one-year period, provided that a request for a renewal is received in writing by the Commission prior to expiration. Notwithstanding the above, a permit may identify requirements which shall be enforceable for a stated number of years, indefinitely, or until permanent protection is in place, and shall apply to all present and future owners of the land. For good cause the Commission may revoke any permit, (OOC), DOA, or ORAD or any other order, determination or other decision issued under this bylaw after notice to the holder, the public, abutters, and town boards, pursuant to §V and §VI, and after a public hearing. Amendments to permits, (OOC), DOAs, or ORADs shall be handled in the manner set out in the Wetlands Protection Act regulations and policies thereunder. The Commission in an appropriate case may combine the decision issued under this bylaw with the permit, (OOC), DOA, ORAD, or Certificate of Compliance (COC) issued under the Wetlands Protection Act and regulations. No work proposed in any application shall be undertaken until the permit, or ORAD issued by the Commission with respect to such work has been recorded in the Registry of Deeds, or if the land affected is registered land, in the Registry Section of the Land Court for the district wherein the land lies, and until the holder of the permit certifies in writing to the Commission that the document has been recorded. If the applicant fails to perform such recording, the Commission may record the documents itself and require the Applicant to furnish the recording fee therefore, either at the time of recording or as a condition precedent to the issuance of a COC. 94 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 VIII. Regulations After public notice and public hearing, the Conservation Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this bylaw, effective when voted and filed with the town clerk. Failure by the Commission to promulgate such rules and regulations or a legal declaration of their invalidity by a court of law shall not act to suspend or invalidate the effect of this bylaw. At a minimum these regulations shall reiterate the terms defined in this bylaw, define additional terms not inconsistent with the bylaw, and impose filing and consultant fees. IX. Definitions The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this bylaw. The term "agriculture" shall refer to the definition as provided by M.G.L. Ch. 128 § IA. The term "alter" shall include, without limitation, the following activities when undertaken to, upon, within or affecting resource areas protected by this bylaw: A. Removal, excavation, or dredging of soil, sand, gravel, or aggregate materials of any kind B. Changing of preexisting drainage characteristics, flushing characteristics, salinity distribution, sedimentation patterns, flow patterns, or flood retention characteristics C. Drainage, or other disturbance of water level or water table D. Dumping, discharging, or filling with any material which may degrade water quality E. Placing of fill, or removal of material, which would alter elevation F. Driving of piles, erection, expansion or repair of buildings, or structures of any kind G. Placing of obstructions or objects in water H. Destruction of plant life including cutting of trees and shrubs I. Changing temperature, biochemical oxygen demand, or other physical, biological, or chemical characteristics of any waters J. Any activities, changes, or work which may cause or tend to contribute to pollution of any body of water or groundwater K. Incremental activities which have, or may have, a cumulative adverse impact on the resource areas protected by this bylaw. The term "bank" shall include the land area which normally abuts and confines a water body; the lower boundary being the mean annual low flow level, and the upper boundary being the first observable break in the slope or the mean annual flood level, whichever is higher. The term "person" shall include any individual, group of individuals, association, partnership, corporation, company, business organization, trust, estate, the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof to the extent subject to town bylaws, administrative agency, public or quasi public corporation or body, this municipality, and any other legal entity, its legal representatives, agents, or assigns. The term "pond" shall follow the definition of 310 CMR 10.04 except that the size threshold of 95 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 3,000 square feet shall apply. The term "rare species" shall include, without limitation, all vertebrate and invertebrate animals and all plant species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, regardless of whether the site in which they occur has been previously identified by the Division. The term "vernal pool" shall include, in addition to scientific definitions found in the regulations under the Wetlands Protection Act, any confined basin or depression not occurring in existing lawns, gardens, landscaped areas or driveways which, at least in most years, holds water for a minimum of two continuous months during the spring and/or summer, contains at least 200 cubic feet of water at some time during most years, is free of adult predatory fish populations, and provides essential breeding and rearing habitat functions for amphibian, reptile or other vernal pool community species, regardless of whether the site has been certified by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The boundary of the resource area for vernal pools shall be the mean annual high-water line defining the depression. Regulations promulgated by the Conservation Commission will address the protection of the vernal pool habitat surrounding the vernal pool. Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw or in associated regulations of the Conservation Commission, the definitions of terms and the procedures in this bylaw shall be as set forth in the Wetlands Protection Act (G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00). X. Security As part of a permit issued under this bylaw, in addition to any security funds required by any other municipal or state board, agency, or official, the Conservation Commission may require that the performance and observance of the conditions imposed thereunder (including conditions requiring mitigation work) be secured wholly or in part by one or both of the methods described below: A. By a proper bond, deposit of money or negotiable securities under a written third-party escrow arrangement, or other undertaking of financial responsibility sufficient in the opinion of the Commission, to be released in whole or in part upon issuance of a COC for work performed pursuant to the permit. These funds shall be held by the Town Treasurer in an Escrow Account which is non-interest bearing, and shall be released upon successful completion of the requirements as established for each account. B. By accepting a conservation restriction, easement, or other covenant enforceable in a court of law, executed and duly recorded by the owner of record, running with the land to the benefit of this municipality whereby the permit conditions shall be performed and observed before any lot may be conveyed other than by mortgage deed. This method shall be used only with the consent of the applicant. XI. Enforcement 96 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 No person shall remove, fill, dredge, build upon, degrade, or otherwise alter resource areas protected by this bylaw, or cause, suffer, or allow such activity, or leave in place unauthorized fill, or otherwise fail to restore illegally altered land to its original condition, or fail to comply with a permit or an enforcement order issued pursuant to this bylaw. The Conservation Commission, its agents, officers, and employees shall have authority to enter upon privately owned land for the purpose of performing their duties under this bylaw and may make or cause to be made such examinations, surveys, or sampling as the Commission deems necessary, subject to the constitutions and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth. The Commission shall have authority to enforce this bylaw, its regulations, and permits issued thereunder by letters, phone calls, electronic communication and other informal methods, violation notices, non-criminal citations under G.L. Ch. 40 §21 D, and civil and criminal court actions. Any person who violates provisions of this bylaw may be ordered to restore the property to its original condition and take other action deemed necessary to remedy such violations, or may be fined, or both. Upon request of the Commission, the Selectmen and town counsel shall take legal action for enforcement under civil law. Upon request of the Commission, the chief of police shall take legal action for enforcement under criminal law. Municipal boards and officers, including any police officer or other officer having police powers, shall have authority to assist the Commission in enforcement. Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw, or regulations, permits, or administrative orders issued thereunder, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 each day or portion thereof during which a violation continues, or unauthorized fill or other alteration remains in place, shall constitute a separate offense, and each provision of the bylaw, regulations, permits, or administrative orders violated shall constitute a separate offense. As an alternative to criminal prosecution in a specific case, the Commission may elect to utilize the non-criminal disposition procedure set forth in M.G.L. Ch. 40 §21D. XII. Burden of Proof The applicant for a permit shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the credible evidence that the work proposed in the permit application will not have unacceptable significant or cumulative effect upon the resource area values protected by this bylaw. Failure to provide adequate evidence to the Conservation Commission supporting this burden shall be sufficient cause for the Commission to deny a permit or grant a permit with conditions. XIII. Appeals A decision of the Conservation Commission shall be reviewable in the Superior Court in 97 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 249 §4, or in Land Court in instances where Land Court has jwisdiction. XIV. Relation to the Wetlands Protection Act This bylaw is adopted under the Home Rule Amendment of the Massachusetts Constitution and the Home Rule statutes, independent of the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 §40) and regulations (310 CMR 10.00) thereunder. It is the intention of this bylaw that the purposes, jwisdiction, authority, exemptions, regulations, specifications, standards, and other requirements shall be interpreted and administered as stricter than those under the Wetlands Protection Act and regulations. XV. Severability The invalidity of any section or provision of this bylaw shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof, nor shall it invalidate any permit, approval or determination which previously has been issued. Conservation Commission We move that the town vote to accept the Wetlands Protection Bylaw as amended and printed in the Advisory Committee's supplemental report for the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting. So Voted ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw and the Zoning Map for the Town in the manner described below, or, to see if the Town will vote to take any action relative thereto: Amend the Hanover Zoning Map by rezoning to "Commercial District" all parcels of land within the boundaries of the area labeled "Area to be Rezoned 'Commercial District'" shown on a map entitled "Route 53 South Commercial Rezoning" prepared by the Town of Hanover Planning Department, and dated January 31, 2008, according to the applicable Assessors Map and Lot Numbers for Fiscal Year 2007 shown within the district boundaries on said map. Planning Board Route 53 Study Committee Planning Board to make main motion. This motion is different than what was printed in the warrant. Motion To Refer Back to the Planning Board for further study by The Planning Board We support the Planning Board's motion to refer this article back to the Planning Board for further study. 98 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 SO VOTED ARTICLE SS. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws of the Town (Chapter VI: General Articles) by adopting and adding the following Article (6-27: Scenic Roads), or to see if the Town will vote to take any action relative thereto: 6-27: Scenic Roads Section 1. Authority & Purpose A. This article is adopted under authority of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section 15C (Scenic Roads) and Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section 21 (Town Bylaws) and Article LXXXIX, Article II, Section 6 of Articles of Amendment of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B. The purpose of this article is to maintain the rural, natural, historic and scenic character of the Hanover's roads (as defined herein). The article ensures that town roads will be recommended for designation as scenic roads in accordance with the criteria stated in this article, and that trees (as defined herein) and stone walls within the rights-of-way of all designated scenic roads will not be altered without the public hearing required by, nor without following the other procedures set forth in, this article. C. Emergency repair. This article shall not apply when the Tree Warden acts in an emergency in accordance with applicable law. Section 2. Definitions In the absence of contrary meaning established through legislative or judicial action, the following terms contained in Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section 15C (Scenic Roads), or used herein shall be defined as follows: CUTTING OR REMOVAL OF TREES - The removal of one or more trees, trimming of major branches, cutting of roots, but not trimming or cutting of dead trees or dead branches. REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, RECONSTRUCTION OR PAVING WORK - Any work done within a scenic road layout by any person or agency, public or private. Included within this definition is any work on a portion of a scenic road layout which was not physically commenced at the time the road was designated as a scenic road. Construction of new driveways or alteration of existing driveways is also included, insofar as it takes place within the scenic road layout. ROAD - Any right-of-way used and maintained as a public way including the vehicular traveled way plus necessary appurtenances within the right-of-way, such as bridge 99 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 structures, drainage systems, retaining walls, traffic control devices, and sidewalks. Trees or stone walls or portions thereof shall be presumed to be within the bounds of the right-of-way unless it is shown to the contrary on the scenic road layout plan. SCENIC ROAD - A road so designated in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section 15C (Scenic Roads), and these regulations. Said roads are listed in Section 5 of this Article. STONE WALL - A man-made grouping of stones forming a straight or curved line. TEARING DOWN OR DESTRUCTION OF STONE WALLS - Any intentional act of removal of stones, moving of stones in any direction, covering over with nonstone materials, or any other intentional act by which stones are dislocated from a stone wall. TREES - Includes a tree whose trunk has a diameter of three inches or more as measured 4 ½ feet above the ground (dbh). Section 3. Criteria for Designation of Scenic Roads A. In determining which roads or portions of roads should be recommended to town meeting for designation as scenic roads, the following criteria shall be considered: 1. Overall scenic beauty. 2. Contribution of trees to scenic beauty. 3. Contribution of stone walls to scenic beauty. 4. Age and historic significance of roads, trees and bordering stone walls. 5. Bordering trees of exceptional quality, in terms of type, age, specimen size or spread, density of stand or related flora. 6. Bordering trees which themselves constitute, or are a significant part of, natural or man-made features of aesthetic value, including by way of illustration, trees having spring flowering or high fall color potential; trees which are part of vistas paralleling roadways or which create a frame of reference for more distant views; and trees whose presence contributes substantially to the rural or woodland character of a roadway, particularly in comparison to more developed or urbanized adjacent areas. 7. Built features, such as historic buildings, historic monuments, historic burial grounds, historic structures, farm buildings and fencing. 8. Features of the road, such as historic right-of-way, surface, carriage width, use restrictions and nonhistoric bridges. B. Roads that have previously been designated as scenic roads may be reevaluated using the foregoing criteria. Section 4. Procedure for designation of Scenic Roads 100 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 A. The Planning Board, the Conservation Commission or the Historical Commission, or a petition of ten ( 10) citizens of the town, may propose scenic road designation for any road other than a numbered route or state highway. Said proposal shall be filed in writing with the Planning Board. B. The Planning Board then shall hold a public hearing, notifying the Board of Selectmen, the Tree Warden, the Board of Public Works, the Conservation Commission, the Historical Commission and the public by advertising twice in a newspaper of general circulation, the first advertisement to appear at least 14 days prior to the date of the public hearing. C. The Planning Board shall make a recommendation to town meeting on the merits of designation of the road as a scenic road. D. Following designation by town meeting, the Planning Board shall: 1. Notify all municipal departments that may take any action with respect to such road. 2. Notify the Massachusetts Highway Department. 3. Notify the Commissioners of Plymouth County. 4. Indicate such designation on applicable maps currently in use by municipal departments. 5. Notify utility companies or other such parties that may work on such road. 6. Work with the Tree Warden, Historical Commission and Department of Public Works to install street signage indicating the locations of all Scenic Roads listed in Section 5 for ease of identification and public education. Section S. Designated Scenic Roads The following roads have been designated as Scenic Roads as defined herein and in accordance with the requirements of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section 15C (Scenic Roads): Road Name Length and Description Town Article Voted Meeting Broadway From the Norwell town line to the A.T.M. 73 5/5/1987 Hanson town line Center Street From Main Street to Broadway A.T.M. 78 5/9/1994 Circuit Street From the intersection of King Street A.T.M. 5/5/2008 Northerly to the end of Circuit Street From a point 300 feet west of the A.T.M. 5/5/2008 intersection of Hanover Street with Hanover Street Grove Street to a point 800 feet east of the intersection of Hanover Street with Silver Street King Street All of King Street A. T .M. 5/5/2008 Main Street From Norwell town line to Hanover A. T .M. 78 5/9/1994 101 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Street Pleasant Street All of Pleasant Street A.T.M. 5/5/2008 Silver Street From Old Washington Street to Main A.T.M. 78 5/9/1994 Street Union Street All of Union Street A.T.M. 58 3/6/1974 Washington From the Pembroke town line to its A.T.M. 59 3/6/1974 Street junction with Route 53, Columbia Road and Hanover Street Whiting Street All of Whiting Street A.T.M. 57 3/6/1974 Section 6. Permit Required for Certain Work along Scenic Roads A. Filing. Any person, organization, public agency or utility company contemplating the cutting or removal of trees, the tearing down or destruction of stone walls, or portions thereof, on a designated Scenic Road shall first obtain the written authorization of the Planning Board by filing a request for approval of any such work with the Planning Board. Said request shall include the following: 1. One completed and signed copy of the Planning Board's application form on file with the Town Clerk. 2. Three copies of a plan showing the proposed work and the extent of alterations or removal of trees or stone walls. The plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals 40 feet, or to any other scale approved by the Planning Board, and shall show the name of the street or streets, the lines of the scenic road layout, north arrow, names of all abutters within one hundred (100) feet along that portion of the Scenic Road wherein the work is proposed, on a Certified Abutters List as provided by the Assessors Office. Said plan shall include a title block indicating reference scale, plan title and date(s). 3. A written statement of the purpose, or purposes, for the changes proposed. 4. A certified list of abutters from the Hanover Assessors Office indicating all owners of properties located in whole or in part within 100 feet of the proposed work. 5. Except in the case of town agencies, a filing fee of $250. B. Notice. The Planning Board shall, as required by statute, give notice of a public hearing regarding the proposed work by advertising twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. This notice shall contain a statement as to the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing with a reasonable description of the work proposed by the applicant. Copies of this notice shall also be provided to the Board of Selectmen, the Department of Public Works, and the owners of property within 100 feet of the proposed work. The applicant shall be required to pay the cost of all abutter notifications and the cost of legal notice in the local newspaper. 102 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 C. Timing of Notice and Hearing. The first publication of the notice shall be made as soon as practicable after the Planning Board receives the request from the applicant. The last publication shall occur, as required by statute, at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing within thirty (30) days of the date upon which a properly filed request is received. D. Timing of Decision. Within 21 days after the close of the Public Hearing, the Planning Board shall render a written decision on the request. The Planning Board may continue the Public Hearing to obtain additional information if necessary. A copy of the decision shall be provided to the Tree Warden and the Town Clerk. E. Performance Guarantee. Before approval of any plan for proposed work under this Section, the Planning Board may require that the proposed work to be done, be secured by the applicant by a bond sufficient in form and amount in the opinion of the Planning Board to ensure satisfactory performance of the proposed work on a designated Scenic Road. F. Tree Warden. Whenever a public hearing concerning the proposed action is also required to be held by the Tree Warden pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 87 (The Public Shade Tree Law), the Planning Board and Tree Warden hearings shall be consolidated and notice thereof shall be given by the Tree Warden in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 87 (The Public Shade Tree Law). The authorization of the Planning Board to such proposed work shall not be regarded as implying the authorization of the Tree Warden or vice versa. The Planning Board decision shall include a condition that no work shall be done until all applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 87 (The Public Shade Tree Law), have been complied with. Section 7. Criteria for Review and Approval or Disapproval of Proposed Work The Planning Board's decision on any application for proposed work affecting scenic roads shall be based on consideration of the following criteria: A. The degree to which the proposed work would adversely affect the scenic and aesthetic values upon which the scenic road designation was originally based. B. The necessity for the proposed work in terms of public safety, welfare, or convenience. C. Availability of reasonable alternatives to the proposed work which could reduce or eliminate anticipated damage to trees or stone walls. D. Whether the proposed work would compromise or harm other environmental or historical values. E. Consistency of the proposed work with previously adopted Town plans and policies. F. Preservation of natural resources. G. Preservation of historic resources. H. Scenic and aesthetic characteristics. 103 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 I. Environmental values. J. Public safety. K. Local residential traffic patterns and overall traffic volume and congestion. L. Compensatory actions proposed, such as tree and wall replacement. M. Functional importance and urgency of repair, maintenance, reconstruction or paving. N. Additional evidence contributed by abutters, town agencies and other interested parties. Section 8. Enforcement. A. The Planning Board is responsible for the enforcement of this chapter. The Planning Board may delegate administrative day-to-day enforcement and citation powers to the Town Planner or Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer of the Town. B. Whoever violates any provision of this chapter or any conditions of any permit granted pursuant hereto shall be liable for a fine of not more than the maximum permitted by law for each citation for any violation and shall be required to restore any damage. Removal of each individual tree shall be considered a separate violation. Removal of each linear foot of stone wall shall be considered a separate violation. C. Failure to file with the Planning Board for permission to cut or remove trees or for destruction of any portion of a stone wall along any designated scenic road will require an immediate filing as detailed above, and the applicant shall be required to restore any such features to their original state or as close as possible in the opinion of the Planning Board in consultation with the Tree Warden. This restoration shall consist of replacing the stone wall as necessary and replacing the trees cut on a square-inch-per-square-inch basis ( combined area of the replacement trees measured one foot above ground level to equal total area of the original tree trunk as measured at the stump) at locations specified by the Planning Board. D. Failure to comply with a duly issued decision of the Planning Board shall be subject to restoration as detailed above and other remedial measures that the Planning Board deems necessary. Any decision not carried out within two years of issue shall be void and shall require a new filing. The Planning Board and the Tree Warden shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this article. E. Any violation of this article, Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section l 5C (Scenic Roads), or a Planning Board decision issued under this article or Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section 15C (Scenic Roads) shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $300 per offence. Section 9. Severability In case any section, paragraph or part of this Article is for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of last resort, every other section, paragraph or part shall continue in full force and effect. 104 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Section 10. Effective Date This Article shall be effective upon acceptance at Town Meeting, approval of the Attorney General and proper posting by the Town Clerk required by law. Planning Board Planning Board to make main motion. This motion is different from what was printed in the warrant and what was printed in the supplemental handout. The Advisory Committee supports the Planning Board's motion to refer this article back to the Planning Board for further study. Commentary: Among the reasons we feel this article should be referred back to the Planning Board for further study are that the filing requirements and costs imposed on a homeowner are excessive and the tree trimming requirements are arbitrary and ill-defined. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $60,000, or another sum of money from the Planning Board Oversight Mitigation Fund for the purposes of developing and establishing in coordination with other departments additional services based on the existing Town Geographic Information System (GIS) including (1) provision for web-based online mapping and database records available to the public; (2) an internal permit-tracking system for all land use and licensing permits feasible; and (3) hardware and software updates necessary to establish and support these new services, such funds to be expended by the Planning Board with assistance and direction from the Town Planner and Director of Municipal Inspections, with the condition that any unexpended funds be returned to the Planning Board Oversight Mitigation Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Planning Board Director of Municipal Inspections Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $60,000 from the Planning Board Oversight Mitigation Fund for additions to the Town's GIS system. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Planning Board. Commentary: This article would increase the efficiency and data available through the Town 's Geographic Information System. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw for the Town (Section 105 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10 - Site Plan Approval) in the manner described below, or, to see if the Town will vote to take any action relative thereto: to adopt, and add as a new Section 10.150 the following: 10.150 Architectural Design Review A. Authority and Purpose A. This article is adopted under authority of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 40, Section 21 (Town Bylaws) and Article LXXXIX, Article II, Section 6 of Articles of Amendment of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B. The purpose of this article is to conserve the value of land and buildings; to prevent blight; to encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Town, including consideration of the recommendations of the Master Plan adopted by the Planning Board; to preserve and increase amenities; to enhance the visual environment of the Town; to preserve and promote the use of New England Vernacular Architecture within the Town; and to protect and promote the character, natural, scenic and aesthetic qualities of the Town of Hanover (a New England Village) by the promulgation of regulations to fulfill said objectives in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B. Applicability 1. Construction of new buildings, or alteration of building facades within any non residential district or for any non-residential construction within a Residential District, and any development or project which is required by this Zoning Bylaw to follow the procedures or standards of Section 10.000 (Site Plan Review) or that requires a Site Plan and/or Special Permit approval by the Planning Board shall be subject to Architectural Design Review by the Planning Board for any applicable structures prior to the grant of Building Permits and/or Occupancy Permits by the Building Inspector, as they are applicable. 2. Single-family houses shall be exempt from this Section. 3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance, repair or replacement of any exterior architectural feature which does not involve a change in design, material, color or the outward appearance of a building, or to prevent meeting requirements by a duly authorized public officer to be necessary for public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition, nor construed to prevent any construction or alteration under a permit duly issued prior to the adoption of this Section. 106 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 4. The Planning Board may waive the requirements for Architectural Design Review for any application which does not propose or require the construction of new buildings nor the expansion or alternation of any facades on existing buildings. 5. The Planning Board may waive Architectural Design Review or reduce the requirements of this Section where, in their opinion, it is not needed because projects are minor, or for other good cause. C. Criteria for Design Review The Planning Board shall utilize the following guidelines and considerations when reviewing any plans submitted under this Section: 1. Buildings and structures should be designed in an architectural style compatible with that of traditional New England Vernacular Architecture. Exterior walls should be clad in wood, brick, stone or other building materials traditionally used in New England. Roofs should have a minimum pitch of 8: 12 and flat roofs should be permitted only when hidden by a raised parapet and when necessary due to size or nature of the proposed uses within the building. Roofs should be pitched to a center ridge. 2. Except on the ground floor of structures devoted to non-residential use, vertical dimensions of all windows should be greater than their horizontal dimensions. Porches, pent roofs, roof overhangs, hooded front doors or other similar architectural elements should define the front entrance to all structures. 3. All fac;ade elevations should be provided with embellishments and articulation so as to prevent long expanses of blank walls and windowless elevations. Use of building elements such as structural bays, trellis structures, chimney stacks, projections, and recesses should be used to section the apparent building mass and partition long expanses of blank wall. 4. Buildings should utilize semi-private transitional space along facades such as covered porches, recessed entries, and raised stoops. 5. Facades should provide definition of individual units with subtle fac;ade articulations. 6. Side building elevations facing a public way or publicly accessible area should have the same articulation elements and treatment as the front fac;ade. 7. Fac;ade treatments should avoid long unbroken walls and box-like forms. 107 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 8. Fa'rade treatments should avoid the extremes of monotonous repetition and excessive variety in forms, patterns, and colors. 9. Equipment mounted on the roof of any building should be avoided if possible. Any necessary vertical projections through the roof, such as towers, vents, and stacks should be grouped or housed within a penthouse. All roof structures such as mechanical equipment, skylights, penthouses, and similar elements should be organized and screened in a manner that is integral to the architectural form of the building and should address visibility and adequate screening from adjacent buildings, roadways, and other public or semi-public spaces. 10. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of ground floor building facades and thirty (30) percent of second floor building facades facing a public way or semi-public space should be glazed. 11. Building facades should extend no longer than twenty (20) feet without articulation. D. Illustrated Guidelines I . The Planning Board may develop illustrative Design Review Guidelines not inconsistent with this Section which illustrate in greater detail the guidelines described in Section I 0.150.C. for reference and practical application of said guidelines so as to assist applicants and the general public. 2. Said Guidelines shall be approved by the Planning Board, filed with the Town Clerk, and made available to all applicants and the general public as a guidance document only. E. Review & Approval Process 1. Plans submitted for review and approval under this Section shall be forwarded to the Hanover Design Review Board for review and comment, however opinions of the Design Review Board shall be advisory only. 2. Plans submitted for review and approval under this Section may be approved or disapproved based on the criteria established in Section 10.150.C above. 3. Failure of the applicant to address concerns raised by the Board relative to the proposed plans shall be reasonable grounds for the Planning Board to approve or disapprove the submission or to continue any applicable hearing or administrative review to allow sufficient time for the applicant to make design changes and address comments accordingly. 4. The Planning Board may, at its own discretion, waive some of the requirements of this Section, including the guidelines described in Section 10.150.C. if it 108 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 determines that the proposed project will have minimal impact on the surrounding area and that it will have no impact on residential areas. F. Plan Submission Requirements 1. A Site Plan prepared in accordance with Section 10.100 or a plot plan if a Site Plan is not otherwise required. 2. Fa~ade elevations for each side of the applicable buildings and/or structures. Architectural Plans showing elevations of all buildings and structures should be prepared by a Registered Professional Architect unless this requirement is waived by the Planning Board due to size or limited nature of the proposed work. 3. Details and Catalog Cuts of exterior elements and materials not clearly illustrated by the Building Elevations, including any lighting fixtures. G. Plan Submission Requirements 1. As a condition of plan approval, the Planning Board may require that before Site Plan Signoffs and/or Occupancy Permits are issued for any building permitted under this Section, the required fa<;ade design and treatments for the applicable structures shall be substantially completed in accordance with the above referenced and approved plans. 2. In order to ensure compliance with the approved architectural plans (with respect to fa~ade design and treatments), applications for any Building Permits shall require signoff (approval) from the Town Planner to indicate compliance with any plans approved by the Planning Board. Said signoff (approval) shall not be withheld unless the architectural and building plans submitted to the Building Inspector do not comply or substantially deviate from the approved fa~ade design and treatments. In the event that signoff (approval) is withheld, the Town Planner shall indicate in writing the reason( s) for such denial to the applicant and the Building Inspector. H. Severability 1. In case any section, paragraph or part of this Article is for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of last resort, every other section, paragraph or part shall continue in full force and effect. Planning Board We move that the Town Accept the Article as written The Advisory Committee's supports the motion as presented by the Planning Board. 109 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Motion by Mr. John Thomson To Amend Section 10.150, B, 2, by striking said sentence therein, 2. Single Family Houses and Municipal Buildings Shall be exempt from this section. Motion to amend Passes Yes 72 No 68 Motion As Amended SO VOTED Called 2/3rds majority by the Moderator ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the Key Recommendations of the 2008 Hanover Master Plan on file with the Town Clerk, or take any other action relative thereto. Planning Board Planning Board to make main motion. .Motion is to not accept the Article The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Planning Board. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to accept the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, or take any other action relative thereto. Parks and Recreation Committee The Advisory Committee does not support this motion, and recommends that the town refer this article back to the Parks and Recreation Committee, the Planning Board, and the Board of Selectmen for further study. Commentary: The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is in direct conflict with portions of the proposed Town Master Plan. The Advisory Committee strongly recommends that the Parks and Recreation Committee meet with the Planning Board and the Board ofSelectmen to resolve these conflicts. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds, or 110 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 borrow under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, $500,000 to pay for landscape and building architectural designs for the King Street Property. Said funds will include the design of facilities including fields, parking lots and driveways at King Street which may include, but is not limited to a small ADA compliant building with bathrooms, office and meeting space, concession stand and storage for the Parks and Recreation Department. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Park and Recreation Committee after completion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and consideration of any additional information the Master Plan elucidates. Or take any other action relative thereto. Parks and Recreation Committee We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: This expense was included in the CPC funds appropriated under Article 24. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds, or borrow under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, $500,000 to pay for recreation-related design improvements at 8. Everett Hall Field. Said funds will address the first steps toward the long-awaited improvements at 8. Everett Hall Field that may include, but are not limited to: ADA compliant bathrooms and meeting space, office and storage space, a concession stand to generate revenue, improved water service to irrigate fields, rotation of overused fields, plans to remedy inadequate parking, and a re-aligned bandstand. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Park and Recreation Committee after completion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and consideration of any additional information the Master Plan elucidates. Or take any other action relative thereto. Parks and Recreation Committee We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: While the Advisory Committee believes that this is a worthwhile project, the town does not have the necessary funds available to allow for this project to proceed So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, or borrow under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, the sum of $140,000 to pay for parking lot improvements at Ellis Field. Said improvements include but are not limited to reconfiguring the layout of the existing fields to add a much needed parking. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Parks and Recreation Committee and Board of Public Works. Or take any other action relative thereto. Parks and Recreation Committee Board of Public Works Board of Selectmen 111 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $140,000 to construct a new parking lot at Ellis Field, and for costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $140,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(6) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority and to issue the bonds and notes of the Town therefor. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Board of Public Works. Commentary: This will address the major safety issues with the present parking configuration at Ellis Field. The Capital Improvement Committee supports this article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works to accept such sums of money as may be distributed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Chapter 90 highway grant program, so-called, or take any other action relative thereto, funds to be expended by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of the Massachusetts Highway Department. Board of Selectmen Board of Public Works We move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works to accept Chapter 90 Highway Funds as distributed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of the Massachusetts Highway Department. Commentary: Acceptance of this article authorizes the two Boards to accept Chapter 90 funds as allocated by the State Legislature for highway improvements in the Town. The fiscal year 2009 estimated award is $344, 114. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sign and/or amend a five-year extension of the Intermunicipal Agreement relative to Hanover's membership in the South Shore Recycling Cooperative, effective July 1, 2008 or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sign a five-year extension of the Intermunicipal Agreement relative to Hanover's membership in the South Shore Recycling Cooperative. 112 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Commentary: This authorizes the Board ofSelectmen to sign ajive-year extension ofthe current agreement. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to pay the costs of designing, constructing and equipping a wind turbine tower to generate electrical power for the use of the water department at the Pond Street Water Treatment Plant, and for the payment of any and all other costs incidental and related thereto said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Public Works and Board of Selectmen who are authorized to apply for and accept any grants that may be available for said design and construction, and to determine whether this amount should be raised by taxation, transfer from available funds, borrowing or otherwise, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Board of Public Works We move that the Town appropriate the sum of $500,000 to pay the costs of constructing and equipping a wind turbine to generate electrical power for the Pond Street Water Treatment Plant, and for all costs incidental and related thereto; and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $250,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(3B) of the Massachusetts General Law, as amended, or any other enabling authority and to issue the bonds or notes of the Town therefor, and further, to authorize the Board of Public Works to accept a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative for the construction of this wind turbine. Said funds to be expended by the Board of Public Works and the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: We are pleased to report that the town has received a grant .from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative in the amount of$250,000. Ultimately, all that the town will be bonding is the remaining 50% ofthis project, $250,000. It is expected that this project will repay its cost to the town in about 7 years. The Advisory Committee commends the Board ofSelectmen and the Department ofPublic Works for what we hope is the first ofmany projects that will take Hanover ''green" and reduce Hanover's future energy costs. We would urge any future building or renovation committees to investigate all alternative energy grants that may be available. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds and/or borrow in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws the sum of $200,000, or another sum, to perform road maintenance and reconstruction of all types of various streets including roadway, drainage systems, sidewalks, curbing, signs, pavement markings, shoulder improvements, and related structures in accordance with the Town's ongoing pavement management program, said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Public Works, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board ofPublic Works 113 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $100,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to perform road maintenance and reconstruction. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Public Works. Commentary: This appropriation allows for the continuation of the Board of Public Work's Pavement Management Program which provides preventative maintenance on roadways. The town 's present finances will only allow for limited funding at this time. As stated in our budget message, constraints on capital improvements, for which there is a continuing need, will have to be addressed through an operating override or a decrease in services to which the residents have become accustomed. So Voted Unanimously Asst Moderator Thomas Bailey acted as Town Moderator on this article only. ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds and/or borrow in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws the sum of $150,000, or another sum, to perform repairs to the Hackett's Pond Dam as recommended in the 2006 inspection of the dam by Weston and Sampson, said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Public Works and to authorize the Board of Public Works to apply for and accept any state or federal grants or loans that may be available for such, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works We move that the Town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: We are not recommending an appropriation at this time, because DPW has sufficient funds to pay for both the state mandated Phase II engineering (bringing the dam up to state regulations) as well as the remedial repairs (brush removal and tree clearing). However, we anticipate that this item will come back before us at a special town meeting in the Fall or at the next annual town meeting in May. One of the options that is available to deal with this structure is to drain the pond, and remove the dam. The Capital Improvement Committee was not in support ofthis article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds and/or borrow in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws the sum of $194,500, or another sum, to perform equipment and facility upgrades in the Ames Way DPW garage, including the repair or replacement of the roof, construction of a canopy to shield vehicles, installation of fire sprinkler system, installation of ventilation equipment, and electrical upgrades, said work to be done at the direction of the Board of Public Works, or to take any other action relative thereto. 114 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Board of Public Works We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $194,500 to perform equipment and facility upgrades at the Ames Way DPW garage, including the repair or replacement of the roof, construction of a canopy to shield vehicles, installation of fire sprinkler system, installation of ventilation equipment, and electrical upgrades, said work to be done at the direction of the Board of Public Works and any other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $194,500 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority and to issue the bonds and notes of the Town therefor. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Public Works. Commentary: This is the second phase of a multi-year project to address concerns at the Ames Way Highway Facility. It is highly recommended that the DPW apply for a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and/or other grant providers to apply photovoltaic panels or other solar systems to help reduce energy costs. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds and/or borrow in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws the sum of $55,000, or another sum, to purchase and equip a one-ton dump truck with plow, said purchase to be done at the direction of the Board of Public Works who is authorized to sell or make appropriate trade-ins, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $55,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to purchase and originally equip a one-ton dump truck with plow. Said purchase to be at the direction of the Board of Public Works who is authorized to sell or trade-in an existing one ton dump truck. Commentary: This is part ofthe Board ofPublic Works systematic replacement ofvehicles. This request was turned down at last year 's annual town meeting. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds and/or borrow in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws the sum of $33,000, or another sum, to purchase and equip a 4x4 pickup truck with plow, said purchase to be done at the direction of the Board of Public Works who is authorized to sell or make appropriate trade-ins, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works We move that the Town not accept this article and take no further action. 115 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Commentary: The Advisory Committee recognizes that the vehicle that the DPW wants replace, a 1997 Ford Ranger, is nearing the end ofits useful life. However, we request that the DPW try to extend its serviceability for at least another year. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds and/or borrow in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws the sum of $115,000, or another sum, to repair or replace the roof of the 219 Winter Street water distribution garage, said work to be done at the direction of the Board of Public Works, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $115,000 to replace the roof at the 219 Winter Street facility, and for costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $115,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section7(3A) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority and to issue the bonds and notes of the Town therefor. Said funds to be expended at the direction of the Board of Public Works. Commentary: This is the first phase ofplanned improvements to the Winter Street facility. The Winter Street Garage roof is in need of immediate repair. The DPW garages a large portion of its working fleet within this facility and there is a real concern for the protection of the equipment. It is highly recommended that the DPW apply for a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and/or other grant providers to apply photovoltaic panels or other solar systems to help reduce energy costs. The Capital Improvement Committee is in support of this article. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds and/or borrow in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws the sum of $25,000, or another sum, to purchase and equip a water service van, said purchase to be done at the direction of the Board of Public Works who is authorized to sell or make appropriate trade ins, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works We move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of$25,000 to purchase and equip a water service van. Said purchase to be done at the direction of the Board of Public Works who is authorized to trade-in or sell an existing water service van. Commentary: This is part of the Water Department 's systematic replacement and recycling of vehicles. The Capital Improvement Committee is in support ofthis article. 116 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following streets as public ways, or take any other action relative thereto: Street Name Plan Reference 1 Berry Street (extension) The entire length of Berry Street ( extension), as shown on a plan entitled "Roadway As-Built Plan - Berry Street Extension" prepared by McKenzie Engineering Group, Inc., dated January 31, 2008, a copy of which is on file in the office the Hanover Department of Public Works. 2 Great Acres Drive The entire length of Great Acres Drive, as shown on a plan entitled "As Built Plan - Great Acres Drive" prepared by Merrill Associates, Inc. dated January 28, 2008, a copy of which is on file in the office the Hanover Department of Public Works. 3 Lally Farms Drive The entire length of Lally Farms Drive, as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan - Lally Farms Drive in Hanover, Massachusetts," prepared by Aaberg Associates, Inc. dated February 1, 2007, a copy of which is on file in the office the Hanover Department of Public Works. 6 Shingle Mill Lane The length of Shingle Mill Lane from station 2+20.42 to station 6+26.33, as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan - Oak Hill Estates (Shingle Mill Lane) in Hanover, Massachusetts," prepared by McKenzie Engineering Group, Inc. dated January 23, 2008, a copy of which is on file in the office the Hanover Department of Public Works. 7 TE Berry Farm Road The entire length of TE Berry Farm Road, as shown on a plan entitled "As-Built Plan - TE Berry Farm Road," prepared by Merrill Associates, Inc., dated January 7, 2008, a copy of which is on file in the office the Hanover Department of Public Works. 8 Windward Lane The entire length of Windward Lane, as shown on a plan entitled "As Built Plan - Windward Lane" prepared by Merrill Associates, Inc., dated January 28, 2007, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Hanover Department of Public Works. Board of Public Works Planning Board We move to accept the following streets as public ways: 117 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Lally Farms Drive, as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan-Lally Farms Drive", prepared by Aaberg Associates and dated 2/1/2007, Shingle Mill Lane from station 2+20.42 to station 6+26.33 as shown on a plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan-Oak Hill Estates", prepared by McKenzie Engineering and dated 04/29/2008, and TE Berry Farm Road, as shown on a plan entitled "As-built plan-TE$ Berry Farm Road"' prepared by Merrill Associates and dated 04/15/15/2008. The Advisory Committee supports the recommendation of the Board of Public Works. Commentary: These are streets that have never been accepted. This is to formally adopt them and have them recognized for Chapter 90 state funds. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following streets as public ways, or take any other action relative thereto: Street Name Plan Reference 1 River Road ( extension) The entire length of River Road, from the end of the previously accepted portion approximately 525 feet southwest of Columbia Road (accepted by the March 1950 Town Meeting) to the existing cul-de-sac turnaround, and as shown on a Definitive Subdivision Plan entitled "River Road Extension - Definitive Subdivision Plan - Hanover, MA," prepared by Merrill Associates, dated September 3, 1987 with a latest revised date of 11/9/87, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Hanover Department of Public Works. Board of Public Works The Advisory Committee does not support the motion as presented by the Board of Public Works, and recommends that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: In our opinion, the town should not accept substandard roads that were permitted years ago subject to the condition that they remain private. Motion by the Board of Public Works is to accept Article 74 as written in spite of the Advisory Committee opposition to the article. SO VOTED 118 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw for the Town in the manner described below, or take any other action relative thereto: By deleting section 6.840 F. and replacing said section with the following: F. Storage of liquid hazardous materials, as defined in M.G.L. c. 21E, and/or liquid petroleum products unless such storage is: a. above ground level, and on an impervious surface, and b. either in container(s) OR above-ground tank(s) within a building, OR outdoors in covered container(s) OR above-ground tank(s) in an area that has a containment system designed and operated to hold either 10% of the total possible storage capacity of all containers OR 110% of the largest container's storage capacity, whichever is greater; however, these storage requirements shall not apply to the replacement of existing tanks or systems for the keeping, dispensing or storing of gasoline provided the replacement is performed in a manner consistent with state and local requirements. By deleting section 6.840 V. and replacing said section with the following: V. Storage of animal manures, unless such storage is within a structure designed to prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff and leachate. By deleting section 6.840 BB. and replacing said section with the following: BB. Facilities that generate and treat hazardous materials and facilities subject to M.G.L. c.21C and 310 CMR 30.00. · By deleting section 6.860 A.1 and replacing said section with the following: 1. A one-time expansion of an existing use in an underlying district, excluding hazardous waste generators as defined by 310 CMR 30.00, provided that such expansion shall not be greater than fifteen percent (15%) in volume and not greater than fifteen percent (15%) in floor area and not greater than fifteen percent ( 15%) in total lot coverage and land utilization. In addition, such expansion shall not result in any increase in non-conformance of use as those uses are restricted by this Section, and shall not result in any increase in non conformance other than use. Board of Public Works Motion to accept the Article as written The Advisory Committee strongly supports the motion as presented by the Planning Board. So Voted Unanimously 119 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote as authorized by M.G.L. Chapter 41, S. lB, to change the Board of Health from an elected board to an appointed board, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen We move that the Town vote to change the Board of Health from an elected board to an appointed board, in accordance with M.G.L. C. 41, S. IB, and its members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms not to exceed three years. The appointed board shall consist of a minimum of three members. Members to be appointed so as to create staggered terms. The appointed members shall be appointed as the elected member's term expires. The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: This article came about by a majority vote of the previous Board of Health. Interest in the Town's elected positions is clearly waning. This has become problematic for the Boards that require very skilled and knowledgeable individuals to make decisions. On the job training is not practical. The complexity of the regulations, public health decisions and public health policies that are currently in force are beyond the expertise of the average individual. The value of an appointed board is that there are qualified individuals that may not wish to go through the election process, but would be willing to go through a screening process and accept an appointment. This would put citizens ' health in the forefront So Voted Yes 69 No 51 Motion to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. to Monday, May }2th SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY 120 Journal for Annual Town Election Held Saturday, May 10, 2008 NOTICE FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS Hanover High School, Cedar Street, on SATURDAY, the 10th OF MAY 2008, then and there to act on the following: To bring in their votes for each of the following: For a term of five years: One Planning Board Member One Housing Authority Member For a term of three years: One Selectman One Assessor Two School Committee Members One Board of Health Member One Board of Public Works Member One Trustee for Public Library For a term of two years: One Housing Authority Member For a term of one year: One Moderator QUESTION 1 "Shall the Town vote to have its elected Collector of Taxes become an appointed Collector of Taxes of the Town after the incumbent of the May 2007 Town election vacates the position? ,, Yes_ No QUESTION2 "Shall the Town of Hanover be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to construct and equip a new Senior Center? ,, Yes No QUESTION3 "Shall the Town vote to have its elected Board of Health become an appointed Board of Health of the Town? ,, Yes No Polls open from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M., unless otherwise ordered by the Town. And you are hereby ordered to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands this 15th day of April 2008. David G. Flynn Daniel A. Pallotta R. Alan Rugman Constable ______------_,, 2008 121 Journal for Annual Town Election Held Saturday, May I 0, 2008 The Town Clerk arrived at Hanover High School and set up the election equipment at 7:00 A.M. Opened and inspected the ballot boxes, ran and posted ZERO tapes and opened the polls at 8:00 A.M. Encountered NO problems with the voting machines The polls were closed at 6:00 P.M. with the following results: OFFICIAL TOWN ELECTION MAY 10, 2008 PREC1 PREC2 PREC3 PREC4 TOTAL Selectman Blanks 20 23 32 28 103 David C Greene 394 332 370 345 1441 Stephen S Avitabile 242 264 220 177 903 Write-in 1 1 1 4 7 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 Assessors (3 year) Blanks 208 185 191 172 756 Nancy C Lyons 446 432 424 379 1681 Write-in 3 3 8 3 17 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 School Committee (Elect 2) Blanks 543 503 541 444 2031 Viola A Ryerson 337 343 310 280 1270 BrianWShaw 412 370 368 353 1503 Write-ins: Ed Lee 14 16 11 19 60 Scattered 8 8 16 12 44 TOTAL 1314 1240 1246 1108 4908 Board of Health Blanks 207 181 206 174 768 John D Dougherty 448 434 412 375 1669 Write-in 2 5 5 5 17 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 Trustee of Public Library Blanks 192 180 197 154 723 John R O'Leary 461 440 421 398 1720 Write-in 4 0 5 2 11 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 Board of Public Works Blanks 216 176 205 175 772 Louis N Avitabile 440 440 415 377 1672 Write-in 1 4 3 2 10 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 122 Journal for Annual Town Election Held Saturday, May 10, 2008 PREC1 PREC2 PREC3 PREC4 TOTAL Planning Board Blanks 229 195 207 179 810 Steven N Rusko 419 424 413 373 1629 Write-in 9 1 3 2 15 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 Housing Authority (5 Years) Blanks 587 533 544 505 2169 Write-ins: Caitlin Cavanagh 30 56 47 24 157 Scattered 40 31 32 25 128 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 Housing Authority (2 Years) Blanks 238 212 228 183 861 Joseph P Lynch 409 404 388 367 1568 Write-in 10 4 7 4 25 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 Moderator Blanks 191 163 191 139 684 Douglas T Thomson 462 456 429 410 1757 Write-tn 4 1 3 5 13 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 QUESTION 1 Yes 318 312 301 264 1195 NO 306 271 295 264 1136 Blanks 33 37 27 26 123 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 QUESTION 2 Yes 345 397 345 293 1380 NO 302 213 276 252 1043 Blanks 10 10 2 9 31 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 QUESTION 3 Yes 287 279 275 232 1073 NO 339 305 321 294 1259 Blanks 31 36 27 28 122 TOTAL 657 620 623 554 2454 123 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 Town Meeting, Monday, May 12, 2008 Moderator declared a Quorum at 7: 12 P .M. TO HONOR POLICE CHIEF PAUL HAYES On this day, May 12, 2008, the Hanover Board of Selectmen would like to join with all of the boards, committees, employees and residents of the Town of Hanover in honoring Police Chief Paul Hayes and thanking him for his dedication and many years of service to the Town. Chief Hayes has worked diligently to serve the Town of Hanover and will be retiring on June 30th after 33 years of service. He began his career as a Patrol Officer and continued on to Detective, Detective Lieutenant and has served as Police Chief for the last 11 years. Chief Hayes has been diligent on narcotic investigations during his career. He has worked with local, state and federal investigators on many different investigations. He is to be commended for his leadership which has contributed to keeping Hanover the community it is today. Chief Hayes has been committed to education as well as law enforcement. During his career he has educated numerous individual citizens and civic groups about the dangers of drugs and drug addiction. He has also been involved in developing training programs for police officers in order to facilitate drug investigations and identification. He has been instrumental with implementing many programs to aid the Town's residents including the DARE program, the Drug Resistance Education and Mentoring program "aka" DREAM, the Hanover Citizen's Police Academy, WEB Master, Child Safety Seats program, and HAPSA which was a direct result of the "Just Say No to Drugs" program which is still active. His dedication to educating the public on substance abuse has not been limited to Hanover. For the past 23 years Chief Hayes has coordinated the South Shore Drug and Alcohol Awareness Fair which is a nationally recognized community policing program that delivers drug and alcohol education to the public. In recognition of Chief Paul Hayes and his faithful service to the Town, we hereby ask Town Meeting, through the Moderator, to consider the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Annual Town Meeting of 2008, officially extends to you, Paul Hayes, our congratulations and thanks for a job well done. We wish you, your wife Lori, and your family Tammi, Paul Jr., and Matt, good health and happiness with all future endeavors. Date: May 12, 2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Daniel A. Pallotta R. Alan Rugman David C. Greene 124 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate for the use of the Trustees Annual Town Meeting, Monday, May 12, 2008 of the John Curtis Free Library, the sum of $13,716 now in the Unreserved Balance Account, representing fines received by the library during fiscal year 2007, or take any other action relative thereto. Trustees of the John Curtis Free Library We move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $13,716 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to the Trustees of the John Curtis Free Library. Commentary: This is a housekeeping article to return library fines to the library. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 78. To see if the Town will vote to create a new Bylaw, by adding Section (to be determined), the purpose of this Bylaw: 1. To require all Town Departments, Boards, Commissions and Officers to seek and obtain Town Meeting approval for any increase in the fee(s) or amount(s) charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by that Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer, except as otherwise authorized by law. Town Meeting approval shall not be required for a state- or federally-mandated increase in the fee(s) or amount(s) charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by a Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance the Board of Selectmen can temporarily approve a requested increase to be ratified at the next Annual Town Meeting, provided that no other Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer is exclusively authorized by law to increase said fee( s) or charge(s). 2. To require all Town Departments, Boards, Commissions and Officers to seek and obtain Town Meeting approval to establish or create a new fee or amount charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by that Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer, except as otherwise authorized by law. Town Meeting approval shall not be required for a state- or federally-mandated fee(s) or amount(s) charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by a Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer. 3. Any proposal by a Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer to create a new, fee or charge or increase an existing fee or charge for a license, 125 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons shall require a public hearing to be held no later than 30 days prior to the Town Meeting, at which it is to be considered; or act on anything relative thereto. Fee Study Committee We move that the Town will vote to add the following Section 4 to the existing portion of the Town Bylaws 6-18 Fees which shall read: A. All Town Departments, Boards, Commissions and Officers to seek and obtain Town Meeting approval for any increase in the fee(s) or amount(s) charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by that Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer, except as otherwise authorized by law. Town Meeting approval shall not be required for a state- or federally-mandated increase in the fee(s) or amount(s) charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by a Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance the Board of Selectmen can temporarily approve a requested increase to be ratified at the next Annual Town Meeting, provided that no other Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer is exclusively authorized by law to increase said fee(s) or charge(s). Exempt are revolving accounts. Any temporary increase in fees, thus approved, and that are not subsequently ratified at town meeting, will be refunded to the payee. B. All Town Departments, Boards, Commissions and Officers to seek and obtain Town Meeting approval to establish or create a new fee or amount charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by that Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer, except as otherwise authorized by law. Town Meeting approval shall not be required for a state- or federally-mandated fee(s) or amount(s) charged for any license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by a Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance the Board of Selectmen can temporarily approve a request for a new fee, with such new fee to be ratified at the next Annual Town Meeting. Exempt are revolving accounts. Any temporary fees, thus approved, and that are not subsequently ratified by town meeting, will be refunded to the payee 126 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday,Mayl2,2008 C. Any proposal by a Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer to create a new, fee or charge or increase an existing fee or charge for a license, certificate, fine, permit, penalty, inspection, application, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons shall require a public hearing to be held no later than 30 days prior to the Town Meeting, at which it is to be considered; or act on anything relative thereto. Commentary: We move that the town vote to accept Article 78 as written with the modifications shown in bold text In the Fee Study Committee's supplemental handout So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 79. To see if the Town will vote to create a Bylaw to require all Town Departments, Boards, Commissions and Officers to provide to the Town Clerk a list of all licenses, fees, fines and permits for applications, service, inspection or penalty to be published in the Annual town report. In addition they shall also visibly post in their respective offices a complete list of all licenses, fees, fines and permits. The Board of Selectmen shall cause this information to be posted and updated as needed on the Town's web site; or to act on anything relative thereto. Fee Study Committee We move that the Town will vote to add the following Section 5 to the existing portion of the Town Bylaws 6-18 Fees which shall read: All Town Departments, Boards, Commissions and Officers shall provide to the Town Clerk a list of all licenses, fees, fines and permits for applications, service, inspection or penalty to be published in the Annual town report. In addition they shall also visibly post in their respective offices a complete list of all licenses, fees, fines and permits. The Board of Selectmen shall cause this information to be posted and updated as needed on the Town's web site; or to act on anything relative thereto. The Advisory Committee supports the amended bylaw submitted by the Fee Study Committee. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 80. To see if the Town will strike from the existing Town Bylaws all references to specific dollar amounts for fees and charges for licenses, certificates, fines, permits, penalties, inspections, applications, or service or work performed for a person or class of persons by a Town Department, Board, Commission or Officer, except as is otherwise required by law, or take any other action relative thereto. Fee Study Committee Bylaw Review Committee 127 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 We Move the article back for further study Commentary: Applications of the proposed amendments to the existing bylaw caused confusion and did not fit within the context ofthe bylaw. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 81. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition, in substantially the same form as identified in this article, the General Court of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it enact a special law to allow the Town to issue additional liquor licenses and that such special Act, when and if enacted, shall not require acceptance by the Town at a future Town Meeting: ''AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HANOVER TO ISSUE LIQUOR LICENSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Section 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, including Section 17 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the Town of Hanover may grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (a/k/a all-alcohol/restaurant), additional licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (a/k/a beer & wine/restaurant), pursuant to Section 12 of Chapter 138, and additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (a/k/a all-alcohol/package goods store), pursuant to Section 15 of said Chapter 138. The licenses shall be subject to all of said Chapter 138 except said Section 17. Section 2. Further notwithstanding Section 17 of Chapter 13 8 of the General Laws, the licenses so issued herein shall not be counted towards the quota of licenses allowed to the Town of Hanover pursuant to that Section 17, and shall not impact an increase in that quota to which the Town would be entitled owing to a future increase in population. Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage. Or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen We move that this Article be passed over in favor of Article 83 The Advisory Committee accepts the motion as presented by the Board of Selectmen. 128 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 Commentary: The Advisory Committee and Board ofSelectmen feel that Article 83 most clearly defines the authorizing ofadditional liquor licenses for the Town ofHanover. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 82. ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES, To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Senator and Representative in the General Court for the Town of Hanover to submit the following legislation for the authorization of additional licenses solely for issuance within The Village Park development off Washington Street, to wit, and any other acts necessary thereto: Chapter_ of the Acts of 2008 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HANOVER TO GRANT CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the Town of Hanover may grant one ( 1) additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises ( a/k/a beer & wine/restaurant), pursuant to section 12 of chapter 138, and one (1) additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (a/k/a all alcohol/package store), pursuant to section 15 of said chapter 138, to establishments located in The Village Park development in the Town of Hanover, as the same is more particularly described in the Decision and Special Permit of the Hanover Planning Board dated April 9, 2007, and to be recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, as it may be amended from time to time. The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the licenses to any other location. The licenses shall be subject to all of said chapter 13 8 except said section 17. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. By Petition Robert Tombari Karon C. Tombari James Rodriguez Jason Coluci Kevin McLeod We move that the town not accept this article and take no further action. Commentary: This article is similar in content to Article 83, and the Petitioners would prefer the article as written in Article 83. So Voted Unanimously 129 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday,May 12,2008 ARTICLE 83. ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES -To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Senator and Representative in the General Court for the Town of Hanover to submit the following legislation for the authorization of additional licenses solely for issuance within The Village Park development off Washington Street, to wit, and any other acts necessary thereto: Chapter_ of the Acts of 2008 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HANOVER TO GRANT CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION I. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the Town of Hanover may grant one ( 1) additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (a/k/a all-alcohol/restaurant), one ( 1) additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (a/k/a beer & wine/restaurant), pursuant to section 12 of chapter 138, and one (I) additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (a/k/a all-alcohol/package store), pursuant to section 15 of said chapter 138, to establishments located in The Village Park development in the Town of Hanover, as the same is more particularly described in the Decision and Special Permit of the Hanover Planning Board dated April 9, 2007, and to be recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, as it may be amended from time to time. The licensing authority shall not approve the transfer of the licenses to any other location. The licenses shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section I 7. SECTION 2. Further notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licenses so issued herein shall not be counted towards the quota of licenses allowed to the Town of Hanover pursuant to that section 17, and shall not impact an increase in that quota to which the Town would be entitled owing to a future increase in population. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage. By Petition Robert Tombari Karon C. Tombari Kenneth L. Blanchard Jeffery Blanchard Catherine Harder-Bernier We move that the town vote to accept this article. Commentary: This article is similar to Article 82, but adds (1) additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises (a/kla all-alcohol 130 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 restaurant) in addition to the other two licenses referenced in Article 82. This article would authorize three liquor licenses site specific to the Village Park development. So Voted ARTICLE 84. To see if the Town will vote to create a Sign Bylaw Study Committee to review and revise the bylaw and to make recommendations at the next Annual Town Meeting of such recommended revisions. The Committee shall be appointed by the Moderator and consist of (5) five members at large whose terms shall expire with their Committee recommendation at the next Annual Town Meeting unless the Town Meeting should otherwise provide for, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen to make main motion. This motion is different than what was in the warrant, and was not included in the supplemental report. Motion to Accept Article as written The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Board of Selectmen. Commentary: This article creates a Sign Bylaw Committee to review and revise the existing bylaw and to present their recommendations at the next town meeting. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 85. To see if the Town will revise the Sign Bylaw by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Article 1. Purposes This by-law is adopted for the regulation and restriction of Billboards, Signs and other advertising devices within this Town on public ways or on private property within public view of a public way, public park or reservation in order to protect and enhance the visual environment of this Town and the safety, convenience and welfare of its residents. Article 2. Authority and Interpretation This by-law is hereby declared to be remedial and protective and is to be so construed as to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof. This by-law is adopted pursuant to Chapters 93 and 43B of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Article 3. Definitions 131 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 3.1. Sign - Definition & Types: (a) Base Definition: A sign is any permanent or temporary structure, billboard, device, letter, word, illuminated fixture, electric bulb, tube or similar contrivance, medal, banner, pennant, insignia, flag, or any other representation, whether rigid or flexible, used as, or which is in the nature of, an advertisement, announcement, attraction or direction which is on a public way, or on private property within public view of a public way, public park or reservation. (b) Accessory Sign: Any sign or device of similar intent that advertises, calls attention to, or indicates the person occupying the premises on which the sign is erected or maintained, or the business transacted thereon, or advertises the property itself or any part thereof as for sale or rent, and which contains no other matter. (c) Non-Accessory Sign: Any sign not an Accessory Sign including, but not limited to, billboards. Billboards are defined as standing signs which advertise or call attention to a business, a service, a political, religious or other cause, or an event, or conveys some other form of information, which is not resident at, conducted at, connected to or involved with the property on which the billboard lies. Banners and Pennants, as defined herein, that bear no writing or advertising and are just intended as an aesthetic display of colors, are also deemed Non-Accessory Signs. (d) Standing Sign: Any Accessory Sign that is not attached to a building. A Pole Banner is a type of Standing Sign wherein a Banner is mounted on two or more poles or halyards from a light fixture or other utility pole located along sidewalks or walkways. A Rock Sign is one painted or chiseled into a rock, using a color deemed sufficiently visible by the Fire Department, and limited to displaying the street number or full address of a property. (e) Building Sign: Any Accessory Sign that is attached to a building at one or more points. A Parallel Building Sign is one that is attached flush to the surface of the building at all points, or that is attached at one point flush to the surface of a building and by one bracket to a roof, with only one side exposed for reading. An Extended Building Sign is one that extends away from the surface of a building so that two sides are exposed for reading, whether attached by a single pole, post or halyard, as in a Flag, or that is fully attached along one of its side points, and whether perpendicular or angled to the surface of the building. An Awning Sign is a type of Extended Building Sign that is a rigid or flexible sign attached to a frame that is in turn attached to the facade of a building and projecting 132 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday,May 12,2008 therefrom as a protection against sun or rain. (f) Roof Sign: Any Accessory Sign attached by any means at all points to the roof of a building, whether at the highest point of the roof, on top of a flat roof, or on the slope of a sloped roof. (g) Window Sign: Any Accessory Sign displayed on either the inner or outer surface of a window or door. (h) Wall Sign: Any Accessory Sign placed upon a wall that is not part of a building, but that is free-standing, serving as a decorative entry wall, landscape wall, retaining wall or the like. (i) Flag: A flag shall mean an American flag, State flag, Town of Hanover flag or flag of an existing nation or international organization. It shall not include any historical flags except American historical flags. A flag may be a Standing, Parallel Building, Extended Building, Roof, Window or Wall Sign. (k) Banner: A banner shall mean a flexible Standing, Window or Wall Sign supported by two or more poles, posts, trees or other means of support, and which does not constitute a Flag. (1) Pennant: A pennant shall mean a flexible Standing, Extended Building, Window or Wall Sign supported by a single pole, post, tree or other means of support, and which does not constitute a Flag. (m) Political Sign: a rigid or flexible sign advertising or bringing attention to the candidacy of any candidate for federal, state or local office. (n) Special Event Sign: a rigid or flexible sign used to signify a special, short-term event or offering at a residence or business, including signs announcing items for sale, real estate for sale, for seasonal or holiday advertising or display and/or that a business is "open". 3.2. Temporary Sign: Any Accessory Sign which by the nature of the material it is made of, its content, the overt expectations of the property owner or tenant, or by terms of any permit are not intended to be permanent. If no intent of permanence can be discerned by applying such criteria, a Temporary Sign is any Accessory Sign that will be permitted to be in place by the Sign Officer for a limited period of time of anywhere up to twelve (12) months, or as otherwise set by this by-law. The following Signs will be deemed Temporary: ( 1) Political Signs (2) Parallel Building, Extended Building, Standing and Wall Signs made of any flexible materials. 133 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 (3) Special Event Signs. 3.3. Sign, Area of: (a) The area of a Sign shall be considered to include all lettering, wording, and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background upon which they are displayed, and any frame around the Sign and any "cutouts" or extensions, but shall not include any supporting structure or bracing if such structure or bracing is incidental to the function of the Sign. (b) The area of a Sign consisting of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted on a surface, building, wall or window, shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or triangle which encompasses all of said letters and symbols. ( c) Only one side shall be counted in computing the area of a double-faced Sign. 3.4. Interested Person: Any person residing in or owning or operating a business in this town who requests the Sign Officer in writing that his name be placed on a mailing list. In addition, such list shall include the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board of the Town of Hanover. 3.5. Person: Shall include an individual, corporation, society, association, partnership, trust or other entity, public or private. 3.6. Public Way Shall include any private way that is open to public use, except that private ways open to public use that lie within a condominium, multi-unit rental apartment or other multi-unit development, PROS or VPUD development, or business, office, or industrial park signs upon which would not be visible from a public way shall not be deemed public ways for purposes of this by-law. Article 4. Administration and Enforcement 4.1. Permits: No Sign shall be erected, altered or enlarged until an application on the appropriate form furnished by the Sign Officer has been filed with the Sign Officer containing such information, including photographs, plans and scale drawings, as he may require, and a permit for such erection, alteration or enlargement has been issued by him. The Sign Officer shall act upon the application within five (5) business days. Such permit shall be issued only if the Sign Officer determines that the Sign complies or will comply with all applicable provisions by this by-law, or shall be deemed constructively permitted if not 134 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 acted upon within five ( 5) business days. A schedule of fees for such permits shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Selectmen. 4.2. Enforcement: The Building Inspector of the T9wn of Hanover is hereby charged with the enforcement of this by-law and is hereby designated as the Sign Officer. ( a) The Sign Officer and his duly authorized agents shall, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, have the power to enter upon the premises on which any Sign is erected or maintained in order to inspect such Sign. (b) The Sign Officer is further authorized, upon notice as herein provided, to order the repair, removal or revocation of any Sign which in his judgment is, or is likely to become, dangerous, unsafe or in disrepair, and/or to order the removal of, and/or assess a fine for the continuation of, a Sign that has not been erected with the proper permit or which exceeds the conditions of a permit or which in any other way violates this by-law. , or which is erected or maintained contrary to this by-law. The Sign Officer shall serve a written notice and order upon the owner of record of the premises where the Sign is located and any advertiser, tenant or other person known to him having control or a substantial interest in said Sign, directing the repair or removal of the Sign within a time not to exceed thirty days after giving of such notice. The Sign Officer and his duly appointed agents shall have the power to remove, or cause to be repaired or removed, said Sign that lies within the layout of a public way, at the owner's expense. Article 5. Movement, Illumination, Materials and Color 5.1. Movement: No Accessory Sign of any type shall contain any moving, flashing or animated lights, or visible moving or moveable parts, except such portions of a Sign that consist solely of indicators of time or temperature. Automatically or manually changing message signs are not permitted, except in the case of signs used in gas stations to advertise gas prices, in the case of movie or stage theaters or such other circumstances that the Sign Officer may permit upon the express finding that such sign does not derogate from the intent of this by-law. 5.2. Illumination: Accessory Signs may be illuminated only by the following means: (a) By a white, steady stationary light of reasonable intensity, shielded and directed solely at the Sign. (b) By a white, steady interior light of reasonable intensity. 135 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 (c) By a white, steady stationary light of reasonable intensity ''back-lighting" a Fully- Attached Sign. ( d) Neon tubes or similar devices are not permitted except as a Window Sign which meets the provisions of Article 7, and may utilize such a tube if such sign contains no more than two colors, is not moving or flashing and is less than one and one half ( 1 l /2) square feet in overall area. 5.3. Materials: (a) Permanent Parallel Building, Extended Building, Standing, Roof and Wall Signs may be made of any rigid material, with the exception of neon as qualified by Sect. 5.2. Examples of rigid materials are wood, metals, hard plastics, concrete and stone. Permanent Awning Signs, however, may be made of either rigid or flexible materials. Temporary Parallel Building, Extended Building, Standing, Roof and Wall Signs may be made of rigid or flexible materials, their use being qualified by Section 7.4. Examples of flexible materials are paper, cloth, canvas, nylon and the like. (b) Window Signs may be constructed of any rigid or flexible material, or may be made of paint, markers, chalk, ink, or like material, or of stickers. (c) Banners and Pennants as defined in Section 3 .1 are made of flexible materials. (d) Permissible Flags will be made of flexible materials. ( e) Political Signs and Special Event Signs may be constructed of any rigid or flexible material. (f) All Signs should be constructed of materials reasonably designed to hold up to weather so as not to become hazards or eyesores, and if of a flexible material, only where such Sign is adequately secured so as not to create a hazard during wind or other adverse weather conditions. 5.4. Color: No Sign shall contain more than six colors excluding the background and frame, excepting company or development logos. No Sign shall contain colored lights, interior or exterior. Rock Signs are limited in color by their definition above. 5.5. Christmas & Other Seasonal and Holiday Decorations: Christmas decorations shall not be subject to this by-law for the period from November 1 to January 10 of any given Season. Decorations for the following holidays may be displayed in all Residence districts and not be subject to this by-law for a period of two weeks prior and two days after the holiday: Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween. Other Seasonal and Holiday decorations shall be as permitted by the Sign Officer in all 136 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 Business, Commercial, Light Industrial and VPUD districts as Special Event Signs. 5.6. Interior Signs: The provisions of the by-law shall apply not only to exterior Signs but also to interior Signs which are so placed as to be visible through windows, doors or other openings from the exterior. 5. 7. Three Dimensional Signs: No Sign shall be permitted which is dependent upon a three dimensional effect as a design element. This specifically shall apply to (but shall not be limited to) reproductions of products, packages, emblems, trademarks and the like. Article 6. Non-Accessory Signs All Non-Accessory Signs including Billboards, but not including Flags as defined herein, are prohibited in all districts, meaning that all Signs on a property must be related to the occupancy and/or use of that property. Article 7. Use of Accessory Signs 7.1. Residence Districts: ( a) In any area zoned as Residence, the following Accessory Signs shall be permitted: (I) One (I) permanent, rigid Parallel Building, Extended Building, Standing or Wall Sign displaying the street number and/or name of the occupant of the premises not exceeding six square feet in area. Such Sign may include identification of an accessory professional office or other accessory uses permitted in a residential district. (2) Entrance signs only as permitted by Section 7.2. (3) Flags per Section 7.5. (b) Permanent Accessory Signs for a church, synagogue, school or similar institution shall be permitted. The size and location shall be at the discretion of the Sign Officer, but in no case shall a Sign exceed 18 square feet in size nor shall it exceed 15 feet in height from the ground. The provisions of Article 5 shall apply to these Signs. ( c) Where a legal, nonconforming business use is within a residential district, the Sign Officer may allow a permanent, rigid Accessory Sign exceeding the requirements above, provided said Sign is in keeping with the general intent of this by-law and the appearance, placement and size will not harm the appearance and safety of the general 137 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 area. In no case shall such Signs exceed 50% of the area requirements in business zones. Before granting such a permit, the Selectmen shall hold a public hearing and give notice, at the petitioner's expense, to Interested Persons and abutters and shall reach a decision within ten days from the date of the hearing. (d) In any area zoned as Residence, the following Signs shall not be permitted as permanent Signs: (1) Any Accessory Sign not permitted within this Section 7 .1 or Sections 7 .2 and 7.5. (2) Any Accessory Sign with internal illumination. (3) All Non-Accessory Signs. (4) All Window and Awning Signs. (5) Signs on trash receptacles, benches, shelters and any other structures or similar units. 7.2 Subdivisions, Multi-Family/Multi-Unit Condominium or Rental Apartment, PRDS, VPUD Developments: (a) All residential subdivisions of 5 lots or more, all multi-family/multi-unit condominium or rental apartment and PRDS developments may display a permanent, rigid Standing or Wall Sign at their entrance. All VPUD developments may display both a permanent, rigid Standing and Wall sign at their entrance, per Section 7.3(a)(3). The provisions of Article 5 shall apply to these Signs. (b) In the case where a permanent entry Sign into a residential subdivision of 5 lots or more, or into a multi-family/multi-unit condominium or rental apartment, PRDS and VPUD development is to be a Wall Sign, the determinations as to whether I) a wall to hold such Sign can be built, 2) a wall can be placed on both sides of the entrance, and 3) the size, location and orientation of such wall( s) as may be permitted, shall be made by the Planning Board as part of the permitting process for the subject project. If walls on both sides of an entrance are so permitted, such will be an exception to the limitation on number of Signs set forth in this by-law. While the existence, number, size, location and orientation of entrance walls shall be determined by the Planning Board, the size, type, materials, illumination, color, etc. of the Wall Sign that can be placed upon such wall{s) shall be governed by the provisions of this by-law. Where an entrance wall is proposed for an already-existing residential subdivision of 5 lots or more, multi-family/multi-unit condominium or rental apartment, PRDS or VPUD development, the Planning Board shall make the same determinations as set forth herein through a modification of the permit that originally governed the development. (c) Nothing contained in this section or this by-law shall be construed to override 138 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 any restrictions on the number, use and placement of signs contained within the governing documents of any residential or commercial condominium, cooperative, owners' association, restrictive covenants or the like. 7.3. Business, Commercial, Limited Industrial & VPUD Districts: In an area zoned as a Business, Commercial, Limited Industrial or VPUD district, the following Accessory Signs shall be permitted as permanent Signs, and as qualified as follows: (a) Number of Signs: ( 1) Where one ( 1) building is occupied by only one business or tenant, that building is entitled to: • One ( 1) rigid Parallel Building Sign or Rock Sign displaying the street name and number of the building as assigned by the Assessors office ("Address Sign"). • One (1) rigid Parallel Building or Roof Sign identifying the business, per each of two facades (front and either rear or side fa9ade). • One (1) Extended Building Sign. • One (1) rigid Standing Sign. • Flags as defined herein and as permitted herein. (2) Where one (1) building is occupied by multiple businesses or tenants, that building is entitled to: • One ( 1) rigid Parallel Building Sign or Rock Sign displaying the street name and number of the building as assigned by the Assessors office. • One (1) rigid Parallel Building Sign displaying the list of businesses and tenants ("Tenant Directory") per 10,000 square foot of gross floor area. • One (I) rigid Parallel Building or Roof Sign per tenant space, identifying the businesses, per each of two facades (front and either rear or side fa9acle). • One (1) Extended Building Sign per street level tenant. • One (I) rigid Standing Sign announcing the name of the building or development and/or listing all or some of the tenants and businesses located therein. • Flags as defined herein and as permitted herein. (3) In addition to the Signs permitted in subsection (2) above, in any business/office/industrial park-type development or any VPUD development, containing two (2) or more buildings, which buildings are set back from the layout of the public way by more than one hundred (100) feet, there may also be one Pole Banner sign per tenant or business within the development, and one (1) 139 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 or more entrance walls upon which may be installed Wall Signs, the procedure governing which will be the same as set forth in Sect. 7.2( c) above. If utilized, a Wall Sign may only announce the name of the development, with any listing of tenants and businesses being reserved to the other Signs herein permitted for that purpose. (4) No building owner is obligated to install all of the signs so permitted. ( 5) When a business departs a building or site, all signs for that business shall be removed within thirty (30) days. (b) Location of Signs: (1) The Parallel Building "Address" Sign identifying the street name and number of the building shall be located above or to the immediate side of the main entry door of the building, or where there is no single main entrance, in a central location. (2) Any Parallel Building "Tenant Directory" Sign identifying multiple tenants in a building shall be located to the immediate side of the main entrance, or if none, in a central location. If there is more than one entrance to a building, a Sign for this purpose may be located at each entrance. (3) If a Parallel Building or Extended Building Sign is chosen as the identifying sign for a business, it must be affixed to the wall or fa~ade within the boundaries of the unit where the business is located and for which the Sign is advertising, above its window and/or door. Excepting for raised, molded letters and framing, no part of a Parallel Building Sign shall project more than six inches from the wall of the building. An Extended Building Sign, whether perpendicular or angled or an Awning Sign, shall not project more than thirty-six inches from the wall of the building. (4) If a Roof Sign is chosen as the identifying sign for a business, it shall not project more than four feet above the roof line of a flat-roof building nor above the ridge of a sloped roof. Where there are multiple tenants displaying Roof Signs, those Signs shall be located directly above the boundaries of the unit for which the Sign is advertising. (5) Any entrance wall(s) will be as located by the Planning Board per Section 7 .2( c ). Wall Signs on such walls shall be located as chosen by the property owner. (6) Pole Banners may identify tenants and businesses, and/or the development as a whole. The Pole Banner identifying a particular tenant or business need not be located in front of the particular business. 140 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 (7) Any Standing Sign shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from any street, right of way, driveway, parking area and loading area. (8) A multiple buildings development or large single-building shopping mall with multiple entrances may have additional rigid Standing Signs and additional entrance walls with Wall Signs at each entrance provided such entrances are more than 250 feet apart. (c) Size of Signs: (1) (i) For purposes of determining the size of Signs as they relate to fa9ades as set forth below, the area of the fa9ade includes the entire area of the subject building wall upon which the sign is proposed to be located that faces out to the public, including any recessed or projected areas. It does not include any eaves underlying a projected area of wall nor does it include the sides of any recesses or projected areas. Where a sloped roof faces the public on that same fa9ade, the area of the roof is included within the countable fa9ade. (ii) Where there are multiple tenants in a building, countable fa9ade for the purposes of their individual signs shall be only that part of the building fa9ade that contains that tenant's unit, as if the boundaries of the unit were projected out through the fa~ade. (iii) In the scenario where a sloped roof is counted towards the countable fa9ade, and a building has multiple floors with multiple tenants, the sloped roof's area shall be divided amongst each unit below it pro rata for purposes of allocating that roof area amongst each unit's countable fa9ade. (2) The area of a Parallel Building ''Address" Sign identifying the street name and number of the building shall not exceed six (6) square feet at the main entrance or central location chosen, unless required by the Fire Department to be larger, and shall not exceed four (4) square feet at any secondary entrances. (3) The area of a Parallel Building "Tenant Directory" Sign shall not exceed one ( 1) square foot per business or tenant. (4) The area of a Parallel Building or Roof Sign shall not exceed the lesser of (i) 250 square feet or (ii) 10 percent of the area of the wall or facade (including window and door areas) within the boundaries of the unit for which the sign is advertising. ( 5) The area of an Extended Building Sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the size of a parallel Building or Roof Sign that would be allowed for the same premises. ( 6) The area of a Standing Sign shall be as follows: 141 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 (i) Where a single building is occupied by only one business or tenant, seventy-five (75) square feet, not to exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. (ii) Where a single building is occupied by multiple businesses or tenants, one hundred (100) square feet, not to exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. (iii) Where there is a development of two or more buildings, but each building is occupied by only one business or tenant, one hundred ( 100) square feet, not to exceed fifteen ( 15) feet in height. (iv) Where there is a development of two or more buildings, but each building is occupied by multiple businesses or tenants, fifty (50) square feet per each I 0,000 square feet of rentable floor space, not to exceed 350 square feet nor twenty (20) feet in height. (6) The area of a Wall Sign may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the area of the wall upon which it is mounted. (7) The area of a Window Sign may not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the area of the subject glass · or door. Signs and devices of this nature shall conform in all respects with Article 5. (d) In an area zoned as a Business, Commercial, Limited Industrial or VPUD district, the following Signs shall not be permitted as permanent Signs: (I) Any Accessory Sign not permitted within this Section 7. I or Sections 7 .2 and 7.5. (2) All Non-Accessory Signs. (3) Signs on trash receptacles, benches, shelters and any other structures or similar units. ( e) Parking & Traffic: Signs designating parking spaces or otherwise directing traffic within a Business, Commercial, Light Industrial or VPUD districts shall not be subject to this Article 7. These Signs are, however, subject to Article 5. 7.4. Temporary Signs: (a) Temporary Signs shall be permitted in all districts as specified herein. Before a Temporary Sign (other than a Temporary Sign placed in a window) shall be erected or displayed, there shall be deposited with the Sign Officer the sum of $25.00 for each commercial sign and $25.00 for any fixed number of political signs. A removal date shall be specified in the permit. The deposit shall be refunded upon the timely removal of the sign or signs. In the event of failure to remove the sign or signs within the period prescribed, the Sign Officer shall apply the deposit towards the cost of removing the sign 142 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 or signs, and any balance of the deposit shall be forfeited. (b) Temporary Signs may be authorized by the Sign Officer for public or charitable purposes, without collection of a fee, as a form of Special Event Sign. (c) Any Temporary Sign, shall comply with Article 5 of this by-law, and with all other requirements of this by-law as to number, location and size, except as otherwise permitted herein. (d) Temporary Signs shall be constructed in a manner deemed safe by the Sign Officer and in no case shall such signs be attached to or supported by a portable contrivance, wheeled or not wheeled. No vehicle, trailer, balloon, kite, boat, pennant, flag, banner, etc. shall be used as a temporary or permanent means of exhibiting a sign which may circumvent or derogate from the intent of this by-law. (e) No signs that are handheld or otherwise carried by a person shall be permitted as Temporary Signs, a Special Event Sign or otherwise. ( f) Residence Districts: The following Temporary Signs shall be permitted in any Residence district: (1) Political Signs, no more than one per candidate per office. (2) Public or charitable purpose signs as permitted by the Sign Officer. (3) One ( 1) rigid Standing, Special Event Sign of a realtor or owner advertising the subject property only as "for sale" or "for rent", not exceeding six square feet in area. This type of Sign is to be in conformity with Article 5 and shall be removed within 30 days of the sale of said premises or within three days of the rental of said premises. (4) One (1) rigid Standing, Special Event Sign of a contractor performing work on the subject property only, not exceeding six square feet in area, maintained on the premises while construction is in process and containing information relevant to the project. Such Sign shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction but in any case within 60 days from the erection thereof, unless a written extension has been issued by the Sign Officer specifying the date when the extension expires. (g) Subdivisions, Multi-Family Condominium or Rental Apartment, PRDS, VPUD Developments: (1) In all residential subdivisions of 5 lots or more, all multi-family/multi unit condominium or rental apartment and PRDS developments, there may be erected, in addition to any permanent Sign already in place, a rigid Temporary 143 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 Standing or Wall Sign not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in size or 15 feet in height from the ground announcing the development, the identity of the developer, builder, financing institutions and/or listing realtor during construction of the project. The Sign may be up to seventy-five (75) square feet if the location of the Sign itself is within a Business, Commercial, Limited Industrial or VPUD district. The Sign may be located at the entrance to the site if on property belonging to the owner or on property of another if subject to a written contract or easement specifically allowing its placement. The Sign shall be removed if and when replaced by a permanent entrance Sign and/or within six (6) months of the issuance of the first occupancy permit for a unit in the development. (2) In all residential subdivisions of any size, all multi-family/multi-unit condominium or rental apartment, PROS and VPUD developments there may be erected a Special Event Sign of a realtor or owner advertising a lot or unit within the development only as "for sale" or "'for rent", both at the entrance to the development and in front of the subject lot or unit or building containing said unit, which Signs may be permitted in addition to such other Signs existing and/or permitted at the site. This type of Sign shall be removed within 30 days of the sale of said premises or within three days of the rental of said premises. (3) Nothing contained in this section or this by-law shall be construed to override any restrictions on the number, use and placement of signs contained within the governing documents of any residential or commercial condominium, cooperative, owners' association, restrictive covenants or the like. (h) Business, Commercial, Limited Industrial or VPUD districts: The following Temporary Signs shall be permitted in any Business, Commercial, Limited Industrial or VPUD district: ( 1) Political Signs, no more than one per candidate per office. (2) Public or charitable purpose signs as permitted by the Sign Officer. (3) One (1) rigid Standing, Special Event Sign of a realtor or owner advertising the subject property only as '-for sale" or "for rent", not exceeding six square feet in area and advertising only the premises on which it is located. This type of Sign is to be in conformity with Article 5 and shall be removed within 30 days of the sale of said premises or within three days of the rental of said premises. (4) One ( 1) rigid Standing, Special Event Sign of a contractor performing work on the subject property only not exceeding six square feet in area, maintained on the premises while construction is in process and containing information relevant to the project. Such Sign shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction but in any case within 60 days from the 144 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 erection thereof, unless a written extension has been issued by the Sign Officer specifying the date when the extension expires. (5) One (1) rigid Extended Building, flexible or rigid Standing, or flexible or rigid Window Special Event Sign, or Special Event Banner or Pennant announcing such things as a short term sale or discount, or special announcement, or an event. The duration of the Sign shall be no longer than thirty (30) days. ( 6) Signs announcing that a business is "open", shall be limited to a small sign placed in a window or door or a 3' x 5 'Banner or Pennant. (7) Banners or Pennants used as Temporary Signs shall be either free standing or attached to a building as a Parallel Building or Extended Building Sign, or to a window. They shall not be permitted to be attached as an appendage to any permanent Sign. (8) A Parallel Building, Extended Building, Roof, Standing or Window Sign made of flexible materials, or a Banner, may be utilized as a Temporary Sign to announce the coming arrival of a new business or to serve as the main advertising sign of a new or existing business pending delivery of a rigid permanent Sign permitted hereunder. A Temporary Sign announcing the coming arrival of a business or the opening of a business may be erected upon the obtaining of a building permit for the build-out of the business' space or if a business is taking over existing space with no need for a building permit, up to sixty ( 60) days prior to its opening. It shall be removed when the permanent Sign permitted is obtained, but in no event longer than sixty (60) days after the business has begun operations, which time may be extended by the Sign Officer for good cause shown. A Temporary Sign serving as the main advertising sign of a new or existing business pending installation of a permitted permanent Sign may, in the case of a new business, be erected and maintained in the same manner as for Temporary Signs announcing an arrival of a business as set forth in the previous paragraph, except that it may remain installed post-opening for a period of up to sixty ( 60) days. For an existing business using such a Sign as a temporary replacement when repairing or replacing a permanent Sign, such a Sign may be erected and maintained such for a reasonable period of time, as demonstrated by such evidence as an estimated time of completion and installation of the new permanent sign, but in no event longer than a period of twelve (12) months. (9) A Wall Sign made of flexible materials may be utilized as a Temporary Sign to announce the coming arrival of a new development, but not individual businesses or tenants, in the same manner that a permanent Wall Sign may only advertise a development and not individual businesses and tenants. Such a Sign may be erected upon completion of the wall upon which it is placed. It shall be 145 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 removed when the permanent Sign permitted is obtained, but in no event longer than six (6) months after first building permit within the development has been issued, which time may be extended by the Sign Officer for good cause shown. (10) Signs on trash receptacles, benches, shelters and any other structures or similar units are not allowed. Non-Accessory Signs are also not allowed. 7.5. Flags: (a) In all districts, nothing in this by-law shall prevent the flying of: ( 1) One ( 1) flexible Standing, Parallel Building, Extended Building, Roof, Window or Wall American Flag, or rigid Window Flag; or (2) One (1) flexible Standing or Extended Building Massachusetts Flag; (3) One (1) flexible Standing or Extended Building Town of Hanover Flag; and (4) On a single flagpole, one (1) flexible Standing American Flag in combination with either another Flag or a Pennant, the latter not to exceed 12 square feet in area and which incorporates a trade mark, logotype or similar device directly related to the business or residence located on the lot, on a single flagpole. (b) Rigid Standing, Parallel Building, Extended Building, Roof and Wall Flags will be treated as Non-Accessory Signs and prohibited, except for limited patriotic display during recognized holidays or special occasions as permitted by the Sign Officer, weighing the possible sight line, distraction and safety hazards created by placement of rigid Flags beyond the number of Signs already on a site. ( c) In Residence, PROS and the residential portions of VPUD districts, no more than one flexible Extended Building American Flag and one flexible Standing American Flag or combination of American or other Flags on a single flagpole may be erected visible to the street on which the property lies. If not visible to the street, other Flags may be flown. (d) In all Business, Commercial, Light Industrial and commercial portions of VPUD districts, multiple flexible Standing or Extended Building American Flags may be permitted by the Sign Officer on a case-by-case basis. The Sign Officer shall weigh the attention-getting nature of the display against the possible sight line, distraction and safety hazards created by placement of multiple Flags. ( e) Where multiple Flags are allowed, the size and setback limitations set forth herein or by the Sign Officer shall be adhered to. For setback purposes, Standing Flags or Flags on Flagpoles shall be treated as Standing Signs hereunder, unless in the case of 146 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 flagpoles, a larger setback is set forth under the Hanover Zoning Bylaws. (f) While recognizing the pride in displaying the American Flag, the display of over-sized Flags is prohibited. Flexible American Flags that can be displayed hereunder may exceed applicable limitations on the size of Signs placed in the same location by no more than 25% in area 7.6. Political Signs: (a) Political signs are permitted in any district for a period of three weeks before election to three days after. They shall be subject to all provisions of this by-law unless such provision be specifically superseded by this Section. In any case, political signs are subject to the provisions of Article 5. There may be no more than one sign per candidate per lot. (b) A permit must be obtained from the Sign Officer before any Political Sign can be erected or displayed. Removal shall be within three days after Election Day. Signs not so removed at the end of that period shall be removed by the Sign Officer and the $25.00 security deposit shall be used for such purposes of removal and any excess amount of said deposit shall be forfeited to the Town. (c) All Each Political Sign shall be Standing Signs and secured to a post or stake driven into the ground. Such Signs shall not be attached to buildings, trees, walls, fences, utility poles, rocks, etc. (d) The maximum size of a Political Sign shall not exceed six square feet in any district. In the case of two-sided signs, the dimensions may apply to each side separately. ( e) One Political Sign may be attached to or painted upon each side of a registered motor vehicle provided the sign shall not extend beyond the normal profile of the vehicle. In addition, the absolute maximum size per side shall not exceed 32 square feet. One Political Sign may be allowed on the roof of a registered motor vehicle provided it is properly secured and does not exceed three square feet. No such vehicle shall be parked on private or public property without permission. In case of such violation, the Sign Officer shall have authority to tow said vehicles at the owner's expense. Article 8. Nonconforming Signs 8.1. Any Sign legally erected prior to the adoption of this by-law, or any amendment thereof, and which does not conform to this by-law shall be deemed immediately nonconforming. As compensation to the owner or owners, such signs may continue to be maintained for a period not longer than five years after the date of adoption of this by law. Such a Sign shall not be enlarged, reworded, redesigned, moved or altered in any way unless it is brought into conformity with this by-law. Any such Sign which has been destroyed or damaged to such an extent that the cost of restoration would exceed 35% of 147 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 the replacement value of the Sign at the time of the destruction or damage, shall not be repaired or rebuilt or altered in any form unless in conformity with this by-law. In the case of Signs erected by a specific Special Use Permit granted by the Hanover Board of Appeals during the period from June 14, 1965 through December 31, 1973, such Signs shall not be deemed nonconforming for such length of time as said signs conform to the conditions of the Special Use Permit. 8.2. The compensation and exemptions granted in Section 8.1 to nonconforming Signs and Signs conforming under a Special Use Permit shall immediately terminate with respect to any Sign which (1) shall have been abandoned; (2) advertises or calls attention to any products, businesses or activities which are no longer carried on or sold, whether generally or at the particular premises; (3) shall not have been repaired or properly maintained with in sixty ( 60) days after notice to that affect has been given by the Sign Officer; or (4) is a nonconforming Non-Accessory Sign. 8.3. In any case, any nonconforming Sign shall be made conforming within one year of the adoption of these bylaws insofar as the provisions of Article 5 are concerned, excepting existing, non-flashing neon tubes may continue in use for the full five year period. 8.4. No Sign shall be affixed upon or painted upon any tree or utility pole excepting legal signs as specified in Article 8.5. 8.5. Such Signs as legal and public signs such as are required by law including "posting" signs, so-called, including "no hunting" and "no trespassing" signs; traffic signs; historic markers; memorial signs; and similar signs are allowed in any district. Article 9. Appeal 9.1 Proposed Signs: Any person aggrieved by the refusal of a permit for a new Sign by the Sign Officer may file a written appeal with the Board of Appeals of the Town of Hanover within 21 days after the refusal of the Sign Officer. 9.2 Existing Signs: Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Sign Officer pertaining to an existing Sign may file a written appeal with the Board of Appeals of the Town of Hanover within - twenty-one (21) days of such decision by the Sign Officer. 9.3 Removal and Repair: In the case of a Sign which the Sign Officer deems dangerou~ to the public, removal or repair as directed by the Sign Officer shall take precedence over the right of 148 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 appeal. Appeal may be made within 21 days after removal or correction as above. 9.4 Variance In the case where a new Sign is sought that would exceed any of the restrictions or limitations of these by-laws, the owner/applicant shall seek a variance from the Board of Appeals. 9.5 Appeal & Variance Process: Upon filing of an appeal under Sections 9.1, 9.2 or 9.3, a fee of $25.00 shall be paid and the Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing thereon within 21 days of the filing of the appeal, without notice to abutters but with notice to such interested persons as the property owner and/or tenant, as the case may be. Upon the filing of a request for variance under Section 9 .4, a fee of $100 shall be paid and the Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing thereon within 21 days of the filing of the variance request, with notice to abutters in the same manner as variances under the zoning bylaw are required. The granting of an appeal or any variance from these by-laws shall be based on the applicant's proof that such a grant or variance would meet all three of the following criteria: (a) The situation is unique and distinctive to the particular property in question; (b) Strict implementation of the by-law would cause an undue hardship in the specific instance; and (c) Granting of the appeal or a variance from this by-law would not derogate from the intent of this bylaw and would be in the public interest. 9.6 Pending the running of the 21-day appeal period and the appeal process under Section 9 .2, the Sign at issue may remain in place. Pending the running of the 21-day appeal period and the appeal process for a permanent sign under Section 9 .1, a Temporary Sign that conforms to this by-law may be placed. Article 10. Penalties Unless some other penalty is expressly provided by law, or some by-law of the Town, whoever violates any provision of this by-law or any lawful order of the Sign Officer shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50.00 dollars for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall be construed as a separate offense. The penalty period shall not include days accruing during the pendency of the applicable appeal period or the period of the appeal process. Article 11. Severability The invalidity of any section or provision of this by-law shall not invalidate any other 149 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 section or provision thereof. By Petition Robert Tombari Karon C. Tombari James Rodriguez Jason Coluci Kevin McLeod We move to add a new section to the Sign Bylaw as follows: Section 7 .5 Signs for a Village Planned Unit Development (VPUD) A. In addition to any other signs allowed by this bylaw, an additional sign for each nonresidential use shall be allowed, provided such sign is affixed perpendicular to the building, is no greater than 9 square feet in size, is no greater in height than the first floor elevation, is within IO feet of the entrance of the establishment, and meets all other requirements of this Sign Bylaw. B. Not withstanding any other section of this bylaw to the contrary, signs for nonresidential uses with setback from a publicly accepted way greater than 200 feet, may be increased 40% in size and 5 feet in height, provided such signs meet all other requirements of this Sign Bylaw. Submitted by James Rodriguez, Petioner of this Article Motion is to amend Section 7.5 Signs for a Village Planned Unit Development (VPUD) The Advisory Committee does not support the motion as made by Mr. Rodriquez and recommends that the town vote to refer this article to the newly created Sign Bylaw Committee for further study and to report back at the next annual town meeting. Commentary: While the Advisory Committee agrees that replacing and/or amending the existing sign bylaw has merit, we believe it should be reviewed by the Sign Bylaw Study Committee and then their recommendations should be presented at the next annual town meeting. See attached sheet for Article 85 Motion to Amend the article by striking Section B and retaining only Section A as submitted by Mr. Richard Deluca, Chairman of the Planning Board So Voted Main Motion as Amended by Mr. Deluca So Voted Unanimously 150 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 ARTICLE 86. Section 8 of Zoning Bylaw To see if the Town will amend ''Section 8 - Landscaping and Buffers" of the Zoning Bylaw in the following manner: In Subsection 8.260(A), by deleting the second paragraph and replacing it with the following: The Site Plan Reviewing Board may allow an applicant to cluster trees, rather than planting them individually, in a row across the full length of the buffer. Trees may be grouped, if in the opinion of the Reviewing Board, such grouping improves the way in which the buffer plantings relate to the overall site plan or improves safety through increased sight distances. Further, in non-residential districts and non-residential portions of VPUD districts, the Site Plan Reviewing Board may reduce the number, size and extent of Upper Story Plantings, or waive the requirement for Upper Story Plantings in their entirety to the extent such Plantings are found to be detrimental to sight lines for traffic and/or pedestrian safety, or to hinder and/or impede the ability of the businesses on the site to be reasonably seen, and identified, or be visible from the way. By Petition Robert Tombari Karon C. Tombari James Rodriguez Jason Coluci Kevin McLeod Planning Board to make main motion. Motion is different than what was printed in the warrant, and was not listed in the supplemental report. Motion by the Planning Board '·We move that Article 86 be accepted with one change (deletion of a comma in line 2 after "individually" and before "in a row") and delete in the last sentence after "be visible" from the way." The Advisory Committee supports the motion as presented by the Planning Board. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 87. To have the Town of Hanover vote to increase the Animal Control Budget by $ I 9,200 making the position full time allowing for the coverage needed to serve the residents of Hanover in an efficient manner. The money could come from the general fund. 15 l Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday,May 12,2008 By Petition Brian Golemme Joseph Golemme, Jr. Esther Golemme Christine Kempton Margaret Hoffman We move that this article be referred to the Board of Selectmen for further study. Commentary: This petitioned article requests that the Animal Control Department's budget be increased to allow for a full-time position. It is the responsibility of the supervisor or manager ofany town department to determine whether appropriate staffing levels are in place to ensure adequate levels ofservice to the community. Typically, this type of request would go to the manager or supervisor of the department. In this case, the Board ofSelectmen is the supervising authority. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 88. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, appropriate from available funds, the sum of $19,200, or another sum, to allow for the making of the Animal Control Officer a full time position and allowing for the coverage needed to serve the residents of Hanover in an efficient manner, or take any other action relative thereto. By Petition Brian Golemme JoAnne O'Connor Christine Kempton Joseph Golemme, Jr. Esther Golemme We move that this article be referred to the Board of Selectmen for further study. Commentary: Article 87 is similar, but specifies that the Animal Control department's budget be increased to change the Animal Control Officer from a part-time to full-time position. Our position remains the same. So Voted Unanimously ARTICLE 89. To see if the Town will vote to approve a bylaw which will prohibit hunting on Town owned land. By Petition Robert Sellon Helen Sellon Robert Sellon, Jr. Judith A. Sellon Jeffrey Heger 152 Journal for Special and Annual Town Meeting Held Monday, May 12, 2008 Motion that the Town vote to amend the General Bylaws by adding a Section 6-27, Hunting is banned in Hanover on all town owned land and conservation land unless approved by a vote of Town Meeting. We move that this article be referred to the Board of Selectmen, the Police Chief, and the Conservation Commission, for further study and to report back at the next annual town meeting. Motion by Mr. Pallotta to refer that as in the original Warrant ''We move that this article be referred to the Board of Selectmen, the Police Chief, and the Conservation Commission for further study and to report back at the next annual town meeting." Motion to Move the Pallotta Question So Voted Unanimously Motion by Mr. Pallotta So Voted Commentary: The Town of Hanover does not have a bylaw regarding hunting, and this article provides no specific language for a bylaw to be adopted by the town. Motion to Absolve The Annual Town Meeting by Mr. Pallotta So Voted Unanimously At 8:18 P.M. 153 REPORT OF THE HANOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT I hereby submit the following report of the Hanover Police Department from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. The Hanover Police Department provided residents and businesses with professional and dedicated service during fiscal year 2008. This was achieved through funding from our annual budget and supplemented by both federal and state grants. Grant funding has been reduced on both State and Federal levels and the competition for the remaining funds is strong. The Hanover Police Department continues to pursue every possible opportunity for grant funding. The Hanover Police Department has a commitment to the community to provide various programs that enhance the quality of life for all citizens. Based on the philosophy of community oriented policing, the Hanover Police Department reaches out to the community with initiatives that will be positive and productive. Officers who have expertise or specialized skills provide many services which include crime prevention, RAD self defense training for women, school safety, elderly affairs, child safety seat installations, firearm permits, firearms training, fish and game enforcement and bicycle safety. The DARE program was once again an intricate part of the Hanover Police Department's youth outreach programs. Officer Michael McKeever or "Officer Mike" to his students has the knowledge and ability to interact with the youth of our community. This is accomplished in both a classroom environment and while performing his duties as a patrol officer. The Annual Hanover Police Department Fishing Derby was held and Ludham's Ford Park in August with area residents interacting with Hanover Police Officers. There were over 200 participants again this year. In September and again in May the Hanover Police Department provided a "Child Safety Seat Installation Day" at the Hanover Mall. This program was provided free of charge for parents to insure that the child safety seats located in their vehicles were installed properly. Officers Matthew Swett~ Deborah Burns. David Zemotel, Sgt. Greg Nihan, and Sgt. Daniel Salvucci with assistance of other officers from south shore towns provided the expertise for this event. Members of the Governor's Highway Safety Bureau at this event recertified Hanover Police Officers as child seat installers. A total of 65 child safety seats were inspected or installed at these events. Our officers provide Child Safety Seat inspections and installations throughout the year. Please contact the Hanover Police Department if you require assistance with your Child Safety Seat installation. In October the Hanover Police Department and the Hanover Mall once again sponsored the annual South Shore Drug and Alcohol Awareness Fair. The 23 rd year proved as successful as previous years. Forty agencies, including law enforcement, civil and private organizations provided drug and alcohol education information to the many citizens who 154 came to the Hanover Mall over the two-day event. Educating our community regarding the pitfalls of drug and alcohol abuse continues to be one of the Hanover Police Department's highest priorities. The Governor's Highway Safety Bureau provided funding for seatbelt, driving under the influence of alcohol and road respect enforcement initiatives. This program covers two fiscal years with the first enforcement taking place in December of 2007. There are six enforcement periods scheduled. Holidays and high traffic periods are targeted for these enforcement initiatives. There are a total of 36 hours of enforcement for each period. This particular initiative also included public awareness and education. Hanover Police Officers completed public education programs targeting child restraint and seat belt usage. As a result of these initiatives the Hanover Police Department received a $3000.00 grant for highway safety equipment. Hand held radar units and traffic cones were purchased. These items would normally have been funded through the local budget process. The Hanover Police Department had several changes during the course of the year in personnel. On August 27, 2007 Sergeant Paul Newcomb retired after 31 years of service. Officer Daniel Salvucci was promoted to Sergeant. Officer Andrew Braun was hired in January 2008 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement. On June 18, 2008 Detective Robert Colby retired after 3 3 years of service. Officer Jonathan Abban was promoted to Detective. The members of the Hanover Police Department wish these retiring officers well in their retirement years. On June 30, 2007 Chief Paul R. Hayes retired from the Hanover Police Department. Chief Hayes served the Hanover Police Department for 33 years and served as the Chief of Police for over 11 years. During his tenure Chief Hayes supervised the construction of a state of the art Police Station as well as technology upgrades which included mobile computers in every patrol vehicle. Chief Hayes' commitment to community policing and community involvement is evident in many programs which are essential to the department's present day mission. Current and future members of the department will benefit from Chief Hayes' long time commitment to education and professionalism. The members of the Hanover Police Department are grateful for Chief Hayes' dedication and concern for public safety in Hanover. We wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement. I would like to personally thank the members of all Town of Hanover Departments as well as elected and appointed officials for their cooperation throughout the .year. The police department's daily interaction with these departments and individuals helps to provide the town with a true sense of community. Respectfully submitted, Walter L. Sweeney, Jr. Chief ofPolice 155 REPORT OF THE HANOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT Annual Court Report - July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 Sgt. Daniel A. Salvucci- Court Prosecutor Days in Court ...... 252 Arraignments ...... 594 Arrests (including warrant arrests) ...... 443 Cases Cleared ...... 932 Motor Vehicle Citations issued ...... 2 I I 8 Monies Collected: Fines, Fees from District Court and the Registry of Motor Vehicles ...... $71,432.50 Monies Collected for Police Reports ...... $5,640.36 Monies Collected for Parking Tickets ...... $4,637.00 Respectfully submitted, Sgt. Daniel A. Salvucci Hanover Police Prosecutor Firearms Licenses -July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 Sergeant Howard E. Rollins - Firearms Officer Firearms Identification Card - Class A (License to Carry) ...... 129 Firearms Identification Card- Class B (License to Carry) ...... 0 Firearms Identification Card - Class C ...... 26 Firearms Identification Card - Class D (Mace Only) ...... 3 All firearms licensing fees are collected and reported by the Town of Hanover Tax Collector. Respectfully submitted, Sergeant Howard E. Rollins Firearms License Officer 156 Fish and Game Violations - July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 Officer David W. Tyrie - Environmental Officer Environmental Citations Issued ...... 12 Fish and Game Violations Cited ...... 6 Fish and Game Violations Arrests ...... 0 Fish and Game Criminal Complaints/Summonses ...... 0 Total Fines for Above Citations ...... $350.00 Recreational Motor Vehicle Violations-July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 Chapter 90B Violation Citations Issued ...... 8 Recreational. MV Violations Cited ...... 8 Summonses ...... 1 Total Fines for Above Citations ...... $225.00 Respectfully submitted, Officer David W. Tyrie Environmental Qfjicer 157 MAJOR/MINOR INCIDENTS - July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT Missing Person-Adult 8 Missing Person-Cancel 1 Missing Person-Juvenile 9 Missing Person-Small Child 2 Sexual Force-Rape 1 Sexual Force-Fondling Adult 3 Assault-Simple 12 Assault-Intimidation 1 Assault-ODW 7 Assault-Officer Injured 1 Disturbance-General 49 Disturbance-House Party 7 Disturbance-Fight 13 Disturbance-Neighbors 1 Disturbance-Noise Complaints 69 Keep the Peace 9 Suspicious Activity-Persons 204 Suspicious Activity-Motor Vehicle 152 Suspicious Package 1 Phone Calls-Harassing 44 Phone Calls-Obscene 2 Business/Residence/Area Check 2334 Motor Vehicle Investigated Accident 297 Motor Vehicle Accident Not Investigated 203 Motor Vehicle Accident Hit-Run/Property Damage 29 Motor Vehicle Accident Hit-Run/Not Investigated 26 Motor Vehicle Accident/Po1ice Vehicle 3 Motor Vehicle Accident/Town Vehicle-Non Police 2 Motor Vehicle General-Traffic Enforcement 1136 Motor Vehicle General-Towed by Police 458 Motor Vehicle General-Disabled 70 Motor Vehicle General-Abandoned 14 Motor Vehicle General-Repossessed 1 Motor Vehicle General-Traffic Violation 315 Motor Vehicle Mini Bike/ ATV /Snow Mobile 18 Investigation-Outside/Inside 173 Medical-General 818 Medical-Sudden Death 5 Medical-Suicide/ Attempted 1 Medical-Mental Health 14 Medical-Well Being Check 32 Public Assist-Fire/Police 48 Fire-Commercial 9 158 Fireworks Complaint 6 Gas Odor 10 Hazardous Material 1 Fire-Notified Fire Department 25 Fire-Residential 27 Fire-Vehicle 12 Fire-Woods/Grass/Other 25 Burglary/B & E 7 Burglary/B & E Motor Vehicle 16 Burglary/Residence 22 Burglary/Business 14 Burglary/Unlawful Residence 1 Burglary/Unlawful Business 1 Burglary/ Attempt Residence 4 Burglary/Attempt Business 3 Larceny-Pickpocket 1 Larceny-Purse Snatching 1 Larceny-Shoplifting 150 Larceny-Theft from Building 21 Larceny-Theft from Coin Op Machine 3 Larceny-From Motor Vehicle 18 Larceny-Theft MV Part 8 Larceny-All Others 96 Larceny-Theft Bicycle 1 Larceny-Attempted 2 Attempt To Commit A Crime 1 Motor Vehicle-Theft 9 Motor Vehicle-Theft/Plate Only 8 Motor Vehicle-Theft/Recovered Plate 1 Motor Vehicle-Theft/Recovered Vehicle-Outside 2 Motor Vehicle-Theft/Recovered-Local 2 Motor Vehicle-Theft/Recovered Local Stolen Other 1 Counterfei ting/Forgery 7 Fraud-Conf. Game/Swnd/Flse/Prt 5 ·_ Fraud-Credit Card/ Auto Teller 24 Fraud-Impersonation 9 Fraud-Wire 1 Stolen Property-General 26 Vandalism-Destruction/Damage Property 120 Arrest-Adult 264 Arrest-Juvenile 13 Arrest-Released on Bail 1 Arrest-Released Juvenile 1 Arrest-Warrant By Other Police Departments 2 Arrest-Arrest By Other Agency 1 PC-Adult 10 159 PC-Juvenile 2 Community Policing 1102 Safety Officer Request 21 Crime Prevention 52 Computer Data Specialist 108 Drug/Narcotic Offense 43 Sexual-Non-Force/Assault-Child I Sexual-Non-Force/Exposing 2 Sexual-Non-Force/Other I Civil 12 Intelligence-Criminal I Intelligence-Drugs 2 Open Door-Business/Residence 18 Lost or Recovered Property 55 Mutual Aid l Civil Defense-Call Out 1 DPW-Call Out 2 Transfer-Money/Persons 2 Minor With Alcohol 10 Police Information 1 Trash Dumping 12 Town Property Damage l Animal Control-Deer 28 Animal Control-Dog Complaint 14 Animal Control-All Others 13 Assist Municipal Agency 81 Metro Star Activation 2 Metro Star Training .,"I Town By-Law Violations-Other 2 Inspect License Business 5 Code Enforcement Inspections 12 Weapons Law Violation 2 Fish And Game Violation 4 Fish And Game Enforcement 3 Warrants-Summons Service 20 Warrants-209A Service 59 *Warrants-Reciprocal Service 12 Warrants-Fugitive From Justice 6 Juvenile Matters-Other 14 Threats-Simple 16 Threats-To Kill 4 Robbery W/FA Business (Other) l Robbery W IF A Residence 1 Alarms-Commercial 628 Alarms-Residential 282 Alarms-School 3 160 Alarms-Fire 104 Roster-Officer Injured - 5 Assist to the General Public 21 Cruiser Maintenance 22 Checks-Bad 9 Loitering/CurfewNagrancy 2 Disorderly Conduct 4 OUI-Alcohol or Drugs 25 Domestic-Drunkenness 2 Domestic-Abuse/Neglect 53 Liquor Law Violations 19 Runaway (Adult/Child) :,'\ Trespass Real Property 44 Child Abuse/Neglect 2 Domestic Abuse/209A Violation 27 Police-General Request 543 911-Hang Up Call 273 Parking Complaint-Handicap 4 Parking Complaint-General 12 LTC/FID Permits 142 911-Unknown Emergency 22 911-General Check (Wrong #~s) 79 Total - Major/Minor Incidents (July 2007-June 2008) 11667 Total - Non-Classified Calls for Service (July 2007-June 2008) 1203 Grand Total - All Calls for Service (July 2007-June 2008) 12870 *Statewide Warrant Management System: Hanover warrant arrests made by other departments are not reportable as Hanover Police arrests. Please Note: Non-classified calls for service are calls, which do not meet the criteria of the Uniform Crime Reports. 161 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Hanover Fire Department responded to a total of 2214 incidents from July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2008. Total number of Fire Calls 773 Total number of Ambulance Calls 1441 A total of $596,053.56 in ambulance fees and $11,241.00 in permit fees were collected from July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2008. Included within the department's total responses, were the following incidents: On July 8. 2007 the Hanover Fire Department responded to a house fire at 63 Candlewood Lane. The first arriving units found the rear deck and the back of the house on fire. Quick work by the initial crew confined the damage to the outside of the home. The Department on September 1, 2007, responded to an apartment house fire at 744 Hanover Street. Arriving units found the multi-family home's second floor on fire. Two alarms were rapidly struck, bringing in mutual aid from the neighboring towns of Abington, Hanson, Norwell, Pembroke and Rockland to the scene or to cover our station. The second floor of the apartment house sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. The rest of the apartments suffered smoke and heat damage. On January 31, 2008, the Hanover Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Hanover and Plain Streets. A mass casualty incident (MCI) was declared. Both of Hanover's Ambulances as well as two neighboring towns ambulances were required to transport all of the patients to area hospitals. The Department made applications under both state and federal grant programs. The Department was awarded a state grant of $5,300.00 for the purchase of fire fighting equipment. A state grant supporting S.A.F.E., Student Awareness of Fire Safety Education, was awarded to the Hanover Fire Department in the amount of $3,800.00. Department personnel use these funds to support the delivery of these programs in our public schools. A Public Safety grant from the Office of Tourism in the amount of $7,500.00 was used to purchase equipment for Ladder 1. Over the past few years, the Public Access Defibrillation Program (P.A.D.) has placed more than 20 Automatic External Defibrillators (A.E.D.s) throughout the community. Having these devices quickly available increases a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival. The Department is grateful to all the civic organizations, local businesses and citizens who have supported the 162 program. Please contact us if you would like information about placing an A.E.D. at a public or private location. The Department strives to meet the standards of both the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) and National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Mirroring a nationwide trend, the department has found it difficult to attract and retain call firefighters. This year, in an effort to meet these standards and address the fewer number of call firefighters, the Hanover Fire Department reorganized the call firefighting force. Call personnel assigned to Stations 1 and 3 were combined and now operate out of Station 3 in West Hanover. Station 1 was closed. Call personnel assigned to Station 2 were re-assigned to Fire Headquarters. Station 2 was closed. Station 1 is currently used to house a reserve fire engine and Station 2 houses the spare ambulance. A past study conducted by the Town recommended consolidation. In addition, the response protocols were increased to better meet the applicable standards. These changes allow the department to meet the current needs of our growing community. The Fire Station Study Committee prepared a report for the May 2008 Annual Town: Meeting. In its report the Study Committee pointed out that most ofNorth Hanover and parts of West Hanover are without timely and adequate fire and EMS response. The Fire Station Study Committee further identified that a staffed station in the North Hanover area in the vicinity of the former Curtis School, rather than other available sites, will provide the most timely fire and EMS service to the Town. I want to thank the Town's firefighters for their continued cfedieation to serving our citizens. as well as Department Heads, Town Boards and the Citizens. of Hanover for their support and cooperation during this past year. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth L. Blanchard Fire Chief 163 Hanover Fire Department Incident Reporting 7/1/07 - 6/30/08 Fire or Explosion Total: 84 Building fire 6 Cooking fire, confined to container 5 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue 1 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined 5 Passenger vehicle fire 9 Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 Natural vegetation fire, other 30 Forest, woods or wild land fire 8 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire 11 Grass fire Outside rubbish, fire, other Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire Special outside fire, other 2 Outside equipment fire 3 Overpressure, Rupture. Explosion Total: 7 Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat other 2 Overpressure rupture from steam, other Overpressure rupture from air or gas, other Excessive heat, scorch bums with no ignition 3 Rescue Call & EMS Incident Total: 1441 Rescue. EMS incident, other 4 Medical assist, assist EMS crew 13 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury I, 183 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 149 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 5 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries 79 Lock-in Search for person on land 2 Extrication, rescue, other Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 164 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator Trench/below-grade rescue Rescue or EMS standby Hazardous Condition. (No Fire) Total: 148 Hazardous condition, other 6 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 7 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1:2 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 4 Toxic condition, other Carbon monoxide incident 13 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 9 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn Overheated motor 3 Breakdown of light ballast Power Iine down 63 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 22 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected 2 Building or structure weakened or collapsed Vehicle accident, general cleanup Threat to bum Service Call Total: 261 Service Call, other 5 Person in distress, other 4 Lockout 143 Ring or jewelry removal 2 Water evacuation 2 Water or steam leak 8 Smoke or odor removal 14 Animal rescue 3 Public service assistance, other 4 Assist police or other governmental agency 7 Police matter 2 Public service 6 165 Assist invalid 8 Defective elevator, no occupants 1 Unauthorized burning 24 Cover assignment, standby, move-up 28 Good Intent Call Total: 83 Good intent call, other 13 Dispatched & canceled en route 16 Wrong location 1 No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 3 Authorized controlled burning 6 Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke, other 2 Smoke scare, order of smoke 32 Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 2 HazMat release investigation w/ no HazMat 7 Biological hazard investigation, none found False Alarm & False Call Total: 181 False alann or false call, other 9 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 2 System malfunction, other 6 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 8 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 17 Alann system sounded due to malfunction 21 CO detector activation due to malfunction 7 Unintentional transmission of alann, other 9 Sprinkler activation, no fire -unintentional 3 Smoke detector activation, no fire-unintentional 52 Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 9 Alann system activation, no fire - unintentional 21 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 17 Sevl!re Weather & Natural Disaster Total: 4 Flood Assessment Lightning strike (no fire) 3 166 Special Incident Type 5 911 Citizen Complaint 5 TOTAL INCIDENTS 7/I /07 - 6/30/08 2,214 Hanover Fire Department Inspections 7/1/07 -6/30/08 Residential: Oil burner & Tanks 38 Smoke Detector 107 Propane 18 Completion's - New Homes 39 Underground Storage Tanks- Removal 15 Commercial Inspections: Quarterly Inspections 12 Fire Alarm Installations 57 Sprinkler Installations 39 Occupancy Inspections 72 School Exit Drills 20 Re-Occupations 62 Hazard Inspections 47 New Construction 73 Other 23 TOTAL INSPECTIONS 7/1/06 - 6/30/07 622 167 REPORT OF THE HANOVER EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE To The Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Hanover. The Emergency Communications Committee is pleased to submit the Annual Report for the fiscal year 2008. The Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has responsibility for all equipment and personnel necessary for the call taking and call dispatching for Fire, Police and EMS services in the town. This includes the operation of E911 as well as other business and emergency telephone lines. ECC personnel demonstrate their professionalism and commitment on a daily basis. During fiscal year 2008, the ECC received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the State to provide Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) training and recertification. All dispatchers are certified. They are able to provide callers with basic medical instruction before emergency responders arrive. The ECC would like to remind all residents of the outdoor burning permit line, which is staffed from January 15 through May 1 each year. The phone number is 781-826-7850. Residents are reminded to please utilize this phone line when requesting outdoor burning information. We would like to extend our gratitude to Chief Walter L. Sweeney Jr. for his many years as both a member and Chair of this committee. We wish him well in his new position as Chief of Police and thank him for his contributions. We wish to express our appreciation and recognition to the dispatchers for their continued efforts to provide efficient, dedicated and skilled services to the residents of Hanover. Respectfully submitted, Deputy Chief Jeffrey R. Blanchard Chairman Mr. David Duff Lieutenant Robert P. Heywood 168 REPORT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY We submit our report for the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. There were no declared emergencies during the year. We are pleased to report that we have received a $2,871.58 grant for equipment under the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) Citizens Corps Equipment Grant of 2007. This equipment has been placed into service in the Hanover Emergency Management Tactical Support Vehicle {TSU-1). The equipment that was received from this grant were medical first aid kits, flashlights, spare batteries, disaster rescue tools, N95 respirator masks, eye goggles, fracture splint kits, a disaster field triage kit, reference materials, rescue coats and training equipment. The Agency was also awarded a VHF Interoperability Radio from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.). This radio was installed in the Tactical Support Vehicle (TSU-1) and allows Hanover to have radio communications with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.) Command Post in Framingham as well as all VHF radio repeater sites in the Commonwealth. It also has the capability to monitor N.O.A.A. weather radio broadcasts. We would like to thank all of the various Town departments, employees, and volunteers who have assisted us during the past year. We would like to thank all of the members of the Hanover Emergency Management Agency who unselfishly volunteered their time to make this Agency successful. Respectfully submitted, James A. Purcell, Director James M. Malone, Assistant Director Brian D. Malone, C.E.R.T. Coordinator 169 REPORT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Hanover. The Zoning Board of Appeals held 23 posted meetings at the Town Hall during the period from July 2007 through June 2008. There were 26 petitions filed. Informational meetings were held with 24 residents and/or their representatives. During this period Mrs. Ann Lee resigned as the Secretary of the ZBA. The Board would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Lee for her service to this Board and the Town of Hanover. Mrs. Irene Fairweather has taken over the duties of Secretary to the ZBA. The Zoning Board of Appeals wishes to express its appreciation to all personnel of the Boards and Commissions of the Town of Hanover and the abutting towns for the cooperation we received this year. Respectfully submitted, Eugene P. Beaupre, Chairman Thomas C. Bailey, Vice Chairman Paul W. Hickey Associate Members Matthew W. Perkins David R. Delaney Linda Martin-Dyer 170 REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Hanover: I hereby submit my annual report for the year 2008. The following is a breakdown of calls, including emergencies, which were transferred from the Police Department: DOGS CATS Killed by automobile 15 Killed by automobile 45 Injured by automobile 10 Complaints of strays 123 Reported lost 98 Bites/scratches to humans 12 Returned to owner 94 Quarantined 12 Died of natural causes 8 Cats destroyed by Veterinarian 04 Removed from town 0 General information/complaints 61 Bites with human injury 15 Bites to or from other animals 25 10 WILD ANIMALS Quarantined 40 Killed by automobile 187 Strays impounded 102 General information/complaints: Strays returned to owner or Squirrel 35 placed 99 Coyote 125 Strays destroyed 3 Skunks 45 General information calls 1,899 Raccoon 14 Police calls 100 Fox 33 Woodchuck 27 Turtle 13 Deer 04 Bird 47 Duck 13 Rabbit 12 I would like to remind all dog and cat owners that there is an Animal Control Law in Hanover. This law will be strictly enforced. Owners of dogs unlicensed after April 30 will be fined $25.00, plus License Fee. The fine for a dog or cat that is not vaccinated for rabies is $50.00. The owner of any dog that is impounded will be fined $25.00 plus all kennel fees. Respectfully submitted, Brian J. Go lemme Animal Control Officer & Inspector ofAnaimals 171 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS The Board of Assessors report the following valuations for taxable property established as of January 1, 2007, which reflects the Fiscal Year 2008 values: Class Value Percentage Residential $2,150,101,047. 82.01 Commercial 356,941,833. 13.61 Industrial 72,184,235. 2.76 Personal Property 42,477,030. 1.62 Total $ 2,621,704,145. 100.00 The Board of Assessors completed the Department of Revenue mandated "Interim Year Adjustment Report", (LA-15) for FY 2008 to comply with the reporting standards during non certification years. At the annual classification hearing, the Board of Selectmen voted a 3% levy shift between the residential class and the CIP ( commercial, industrial, and personal property) classes. The average single-family assessment is now $487,500. The residential tax rate is $10 .61 per thousand making the average single-family tax bill $5,172. The average commercial property value is $1,275,300. The commercial tax rate is $11.00 per thousand making the average commercial tax bill $14,028. New Growth for the Town was $481,218. The total levy or amount to be raised through property taxes was $28,000,206. An additional $2,074,416 was raised from motor vehicle excise tax revenue. Fiscal Year 2008 was the fourth year of the implementation of the Supplemental Tax on new construction for properties that meet the criteria set forth by Chapter 46 SS 41 and 42 of the Acts of 2003 which allows supplemental tax assessments on the value of certain improvements to real estate constructed after January 1 upon the issuance of an occupancy permit by the Building Department. This resulted in an additional tax commitment of $26,995.65 for the fiscal year. The Board of Assessors granted a total of $122,349 in tax exemptions to qualified veteran, elderly, blind, and hardship applicants. Fiscal 2008 also saw the Community Preservation Act (CPA) 3% surcharge collect a total of $663,554.50 from taxpayers that will be matched by state funds. Exemptions for the CPA surtax totaled $18,022.03 for the year. The Board of Assessors continues with the collaborative effort with the Board of Public Works, the Planning Board, and Computer Coordinator to update and improve the Town-wide Geographic Information System (GIS). GIS gives the Assessors office and other departments more effective tools to better serve the residents of Hanover. The staff and the Board of Assessors are always available to answer valuation and assessment questions. 172 The Board of Assessors wishes to thank all Town officials, Departments, and Boards for their continued cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Board of Assessors Nancy C. Lyons, Chairman Paul J. Barresi, Assessor Thomas Kokoliadis, Clerk 173 REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR The following permits were issued and fees collected by the Building Department during the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008: Permits Description Valuation Issued New Business/Commercial $1,344,000.00 5 Business Alterations/Remodels 2,291,494.00 39 Demolitions/Business/Residential 121,100.00 9 New Homes 7,784,050.00 26 Pools & Decks 559,236.49 56 Reroof/Reside Residential 840,184.00 108 Reroof/Reside Business 179,755.00 11 Residential Additions 3,151,254.91 136 Residential Alteration/Remodels 3,024,254.91 132 Sheds/Barns and Tents 118,727.45 27 Stoves: Coal/Wood, etc. 10,050.00 5 Fees Certificate of Inspections 4,825.00 61 Sign Permits Issued: Business/Political/Yard 20,725.00 171 Description Fees Fees for Building Permits Issued 229,528.00 Fees for Sign Permits Issued 20,345.00 Fees for Occupancy Permits 3,350.00 Fees for Gas Permits 11,136.00 Fees for Plumbing Permits 25,312.50 Fees for Electric Permits 34,808.50 Fees for Weights and Measures 3,070.00 The figures above do not reflect all the current renovations or construction being completed for Town property. All the necessary permits are issued and fees are waived. The Building Department is responsible for ensuring that buildings are constructed and repaired safely and used properly. The Building Department issues building electrical and plumbing permits. These permits allow the construction, reconstruction, repair, alteration and demolition of buildings and structures as well as the installation of equipment. The Department enforces the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building Code and the Hanover By-Laws. The Department is responsible for the occupancy and the uses of all buildings, structures and land. 174 While our total number of inspections continues at a constant pace we are now seeing more additions and remodeling projects with fewer new homes. The widening of Route 53 has sparked a continued interest in the available commercial space, with daily requests for information and zoning determinations as to acceptable uses. The Building Department continues to assist and work with these potential business owners to make the process as streamlined as possible. Site work at the new Target project continues to move forward and we anticipate that the building permit being issued and foundation work to start during the fall months of 2008. We also saw construction begin on two new subdivisions, Nash Landing and Morse Farm, with several new homes to begin construction during the upcoming year. Churches, restaurants, theaters and public buildings with a seating capacity of over fifty must be inspected annually. One hundred and nineteen certificates were issued this year. The Department is also responsible for enforcing the Zoning By-Laws, Sign By-Laws and the General Town By-Laws. There is a constant demand to supply records, review plans, and check the Assessors' maps and Zoning maps for the general public. We enforce the Re-Inspection Bylaw for Commercial spaces for the Town. We are responsible to see that all businesses and homes have the correct address posted on their respective properties. This is especially important now that we have 911 in our Town. Our department must check all building applicants for Workers' Compensatio~ Home Improvement Licenses, and Builders' Licenses, where applicable. All Building Permit applicants must show us their current Builder's License and or their Home Improvement License to be photocopied. All wiring permit applicants must be checked to make sure they carry current liability insurance. All Gas/Plumbing applicants must register with our department and provide us with a current license to be photocopied. The Building Department enforces M.G.L., Chapter 40, Section 57, which affects a delinquent taxpayer's access to building permits and certificates of occupancy. All complaints concerning signage, building and zoning violations may be referred to this department. At this time, I would like to thank the staff of the Building Department for their continued professionalism in addressing the various concerns and questions that are submitted throughout the day. The new fiscal year began on July 151, 2008 and along with that The Department of Municipal Inspections was launched. The department heads and staff members from the Board of Health, Building, Conservation and Planning have started streamlining the process to obtain permits and increase overall efficiency. While we continue to determine both personnel and office needs, I would like to thank the staff for their willingness to remain flexible and accept the new challenges that this department presents. 175 Staff Members & Contact Information Phone: 781-826-6400 Fax: 781-826-5950 Address: Building Department Town of Hanover 5 50 Hanover Street Hanover, MA 02339 Building Commissioner: Anthony Marino ([email protected].) Local Inspector: John Undzis ( [email protected]) Local Inspector: David Bonney Electrical Inspector: William Laidler ([email protected]) Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Gary Young (781-871-1180) Secretary: Suzanne Connelly ([email protected].) The Office is open: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. A Building Inspector is usually available to meet with the public: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Electrical Inspector, William Laidler, does inspections in the afternoon after 4:00 pm. He is usually available in the office: Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Plumbing Inspector & Gas Inspector, Gary young can be contacted at his office Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. The Building Permit Applications, Zoning By-Laws and Regulations are available on-line at: www.hanover-ma.gov We want to thank all applicants, residents and businesses for their cooperation and support this past year. In addition, we thank all Town departments for their continued cooperation. We look forward to serving you for the remainder of 2008. Respectfully submitted .¼,~.,'-, Anthony Marino Building Commissioner Zoning Officer, Sign Officer 176 REPORT OF THE GAS/PLUMBING INSPECTOR We hereby submit the Gas/Plumbing Inspector's report for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. During this period we issued 269 gas permits, and collected fees in the amount of $10,345.00. We also issued 274 plumbing permits and collected fees in the amount of $27,283.00. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the townspeople, as well as the business establishments in town, for their continued support. In addition, we want to thank all of the installers and contractors for their cooperation this past year. We would like to extend our thanks to the various Town departments for their continued good will. Respectfully submitted Gary A. Young Gas/Plumbing Inspector John Hoadley Alternate Gas/Plumbing Inspector Michael Hoadley Alternate Gas/Plumbing Inspector REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES We herby submit the Wiring Inspector's report for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. During this period we issued 505 Wiring Permits and collected fees in the amount of $44,395.50. As always, we are most appreciative of the cooperation we receive from contractors and electricians we have worked with this past year. We also thank the townspeople and the businesses for their continued goodwill. Finally, we thank the various Town departments for their support. Respectfully Submitted William F. Laidler Inspector of Wires Robert W. Stewart Alternate Inspector of Wires 177 REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Hanover of Hanover: The function of the Sealer of Weights and Measures is to protect the consumer, provide service to the business community, to ensure accuracy is present for both the consumer and the business community for every transaction whether it is by the individual unit, by the pound, yard or gallon. The following is a summary of activities reported for the period covering July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Scale ...... 57 Scanners ...... 13 Gas Meters ...... 133 Fees collected and returned to the Town Collector from the above noted inspections were $3,475.00. I look forward to serving the Town of Hanover. Respectfully Submitted Robert S. O'Rourke Sealer of Weights and Measures Richard L. Murphy Alternate Sealer of Weights and Measures 178 REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 The Conservation Commission and the Department Staff experienced a significant increase in activity during FY'08. Conservation Commission members took a much more active role in conducting site visits to properties prior to the opening of the public hearings and the number of site visits conducted by the Conservation Agent increased by 25% over the previous year's total. Some of this increase can be attributed to the scale of the ongoing projects in Hanover. Where in the past, the majority of the projects were single family dwellings (where only one site visit might be needed), many of the current projects are much larger in scale (both commercial projects & large subdivisions) and they often require several monitoring visits during the course of construction. Another contributing factor to the increase in Department activity is that many of the parcels currently being targeted for development contain wetland areas, whereas in the past there was more suitable upland available in Hanover and developers were able to avoid areas containing wetlands. One of the more significant accomplishments of the Commission during FY'08 was the writing of a new Wetland Protection Bylaw and the submission of this proposed bylaw as an Article for Town Meeting. The original wetland bylaw was written over 20 years ago and it was no longer possible to protect resource areas in the town with this outdated and inaccurate bylaw. With the help of the Town Bylaw Review Committee, the Advisory Committee, and other town departments, the new Hanover Wetlands Protection Bylaw was passed at the Annual Town Meeting in May. The new Bylaw is based upon a professional and legal standard for wetlands protection and it has been effectively used by many communities in Massachusetts. It will help Hanover better protect the town's drinking water supply and preserve the value of vegetated wetlands, streams, and ponds. The new Bylaw also incorporates the MA DEP Stormwater Regulations. This should help reduce flooding incidents and improve the quality of surface water and groundwater in town. It will also more clearly define these resource areas and the permitting procedures for property owners. This Bylaw will be in effect in FY'09 pending the approval of the Attorney General's Office. After the positive vote at Town Meeting, the Staff and Commission began preliminary work on updating the Commission's Rules and Regulations which is required following the approval of a new bylaw. This work will continue into the new fiscal year and will be discussed at public meetings in the future. Another important initiative during FY'08 was the effort to improve the coordination among the permitting departments at Town Hall (Building, Planning, Board of Health, & Conservation). With the May 2007 vote to establish the Department of Municipal Inspections (under the direction of the Town Administrator) the heads of each permitting office began to meet on a regular basis to discuss ways of improving and streamlining the delivery of these town functions. This reorganization takes effect 7/1/08. In FY'08, the Commission continued the practice of encouraging the property owners/ representatives to meet with the Commission and the Office Staff on an informal basis to explain what they would like to do prior to the submission of a formal permit application. This approach resulted in applicants submitting more accurate and complete permit applications and many hearings were then reviewed and closed on the first hearing night. Other property owners learned that what they were planning to do on their property could not be allowed under state and/or local laws. This approach has saved time for residents and the Commission by reducing the number of public hearings that needed to be continued or that resulted in denials and appeals. The applicants were also able to reduce their costs because fewer revisions were needed to their Site Plans and permit applications. 179 The second thing that was done to encourage applicants to keep their proposed project from being constructed up against a resource area was to work with each applicant to detennine if their project could be kept 50' or greater from the wetlands rather than the minimum allowed distance of 35'. If they could keep their work outside 50', most applicants could be allowed to file a Request For Determination of Applicability rather than a Notice of Intent. The former permit application requires simple erosion control measures and possibly some stormwater controls, while the latter requires an Order of Conditions and recording with the Registry of Deeds. Sandy Macfarlane (Conservation Office Staff) developed a set of new Instructional Sheets to aid applicants and property owners in completing the required DEP and Bylaw permit application forms. This helped reduce the amount of time that was required assisting people in filling out their forms at the front desk. Many of these forms were simplified and office procedures for submitting these permit applications were streamlined. Even with these time saving improvements, much of her time is spent assisting property owners and their representatives to understand the State and local regulations and assisting them in completing the pennit applications. In addition to improving the permit application process, Sandy continued her efforts to increase environmental education and provide a "user friendly" office. Visitors to the Conservation Commission Office were encouraged to take home informational brochures, posters, and pamphlets. Kids visiting the Office were given pictures to draw and color for submittal to the new "Environmental Art Gallery" located on the back of the office door and they were encouraged to search for the hidden animals in the numerous pictures placed at eye level on the office walls. The July 2007 meeting opened with a four member board due to the resignation of one of our most valuable and respected members, Ms. Laura Horky. In her tenure with the Commission, Ms. Horky successfully completed the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioner's Certificate Program in Environmental Studies. She also was our Liaison with the Open Space Committee. Neal Merritt and William Woodward continued as Chairman and Vice Chairman. Amy McElroy continued in the position of Hearing Officer and Brian Mandrik served as a Commissioner and as the liaison to the Community Preservation Committee. Amanda Pasquarella and Lisa Satterwhite were the Associate Members. Associate Member, Lisa Satterwhite, stepped up to fill the vacant seat on the Commission in September 2007, and Gary Young volunteered to take the Associate Member seat left vacant when Amanda Pasquarella left the Commission. Later in the year, Commissioner Brian Mandrik resigned due to family relocation. Both Amanda and Brian were valuable members of the Commission and had attended various workshops to increase their knowledge in the area of wetland protection and permit application review. Chairman Neal Merritt and Conservation Agent Patrick Gallivan volunteered to cover the Open Space Liaison duties. Newly appointed Associate Member Gary Young became a Conservation Commissioner and the Commission's representative to the Community Preservation Committee in February 2008. The fiscal year ended with a full Commission, however, the Associate Memberships remained unfilled to the end of the fiscal year. With the many changes that took place concerning State laws and regulations, the Commission and Staff continued to attend certificate programs and training sessions. These included workshops on Low Impact Development, Stormwater Management, the Rivers Protection Act, MESA review, DEP Policies and Procedures, the State Ethics Commission, and other such administrative workshops. Such education and training allows a better understanding of the overall administration of wetland protection procedures and how best to handle the everyday issues that involve Hanover's natural environment. We wish to thank the new members for joining the Commission, and would like to especially thank our outgoing members- Laura, Brian and Amanda- for their countless hours of volunteer time and contributions to the Town of Hanover. 180 Conservation Agent Patrick Gallivan completed two and half years with the Town and also completed the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners (MACC) Certificate Training Program. Conservation Commission Secretary Sandra Macfarlane completed her seventh year of service with the department and completed several courses through MACC. Clerk Typist Claire Garrigan, continued to work part-time on many and various projects for the Commission and all helped to greet the many residents, developers and visitors to the Conservation Office. As always we wish to thank our staff for their continued professionalism and high quality of work that supports not only our Commission but the Town of Hanover as well. During fiscal year '08, the Conservation Commission held twenty-two regularly scheduled meetings and two additional meetings. No meetings or public hearings had to be cancelled or continued due to a lack of a quorum of Commission members. During those meetings, 129 public hearings were held for the following types of applications: 22 NOi applications for: Notices of Intent- State and Bylaw: 88 (hearings) Notice of Intent- State only: 14 Notice of Intent- Bylaw only: 00 6 ANRAD applications for: Notice of Resource Area Delineation: 08 16 RDA applications for: Requests for Detennination of Applicability: 18 Other posted Public Hearings: Hunting Policy 01 The Department also investigated numerous reports of possible wetland violations. Many of these complaint visits resulted in property owners filing the required permit application and attending a public hearing. Several property owners were issued Violation Letters and/or Enforcement Orders. The Commission also reviewed 4 7 requests for Certificates of Compliance for completed projects, 1 requests for extensions of time for incomplete projects approaching their deadlines, ~ requests to review minor changes to approved plans, 2 requests from various community groups and individuals for use of Conservation Parcels for various events such as weddings, fishing derby's, cookouts, overnights, and large family events, and 2 requests for Minor Activity Permits due to downed trees or other minor incidents not requiring a public hearing. Once again, the office continued the practice of issuing on-site minor activity permits rather than requiring a public hearing and an Order of Conditions for minor projects. For the second consecutive year, no decisions made by the Commission to approve or deny a permit were appealed to either the MA Dept. of Environmental Protection or to Land Court. On a daily basis, the Conservation Agent was involved with reviewing permit applications, meeting with applicants/property owners, visiting sites in response to complaints or comparing submitted plans to physical sites and characteristics. In Fiscal Year 2008, the Agent conducted 479 such site visits (up from 390 during FY'07). The staff also fielded numerous calls from residents regarding damage to trails from dirt bikes and ATV's and also requests to remove damaged trees from yards, or vegetation from wetlands. The Commission continued it's review of several major projects including the Route 53 and Route 123 Transportation Improvements Projects, an MGL 408 Affordable Housing project known as Webster Village, a large retail project with Target as the anchor store, the Four Square Church Project, site improvements on Industrial Way, Village Commons and Village Park, and numerous other subdivisions 181 (Sunset Point, Berkshire Estates, Windward Ln., Elijah's Path, Morse Fanns Estates, Linwood Terrace Extension, Nash Landing, and River Path). Review of a suitable location for the proposed Senior Center and for the Habitat for Humanity homes was also completed. Donations of land and plans for future open space parcels were reviewed with the Open Space Committee., There was also input from the Commission during the development of the Hanover Master Plan. The Commission continued its work with various community groups, including groups representing horse owners, beekeepers, and the Boy Scouts of America. For the riding community, special conditions were approved for a subdivision known as Nash Landing that maintained the existence and integrity of trails on the site. In working with the agricultural community, the Commission reviewed a Beekeeping project that may be possible in the future on a conservation parcel. In the past fiscal year, the Town benefited greatly from several projects completed by Eagle Scouts. A Vernal Pool study was submitted to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program for certification. Trail improvement projects were completed by Eagle Scouts and the Open Space Committee, and an infonnational kiosk was constructed at Luddam's Ford Park. We wish to thank all involved for their many hours of volunteer work. The projects turned out great! Fiscal Year 2008 also saw the continuation of deer hunting on two municipal properties, the Clark Bog and Summer Street parcels located off of King Street. As in the previous year, deer hunting with bow only was allowed during deer hunting season and only for properly licensed individuals. Many local hunters took part and no complaints were lodged with the Conservation Office. Following is a summary of income for the Department: Requests for Bank Letters/Release of Lot from Subdivision: $ 50.00 Requests for Certificates of Compliance (with fees- only for OOC's prior to 1993 ): $ 0.00 Requests for Public Records and Copies: $ 4.00 Requests for Emergency Orders and Certificates: $ 0.00 Requests for Extension Pennits: $ 600.00 Fines: $ 0.00 Notice of Intent applications and Notice of Resource Area Delineation applications: $20,127.50 Request for Detennination of Applicability applications: $ 2,025.00 Misc.: $ 149.50 Total Income from Fees, Fines, and misc: $22,956.00 Commission Members: Neal Merritt, Chainnan William Woodward, Vice Chainnan Amy McElroy, Hearing Officer Lisa Satterwhite, Commissioner Gary Young, Commissioner 182 REPORT OF THE HANOVER COUNCIL ON AGING FISCAL YEAR 2008 The Hanover Council on Aging respectfully submits its Annual Report for year 2008. The Senior Center is the visible point of access and outreach for older people in our community. The Hanover Council on Aging serves as the primary advocate of support services to seniors in Hanover, helping them live dignified lives. The Center provides access to some of the essentials of life including but not limited to support, advocacy, meals, outreach, activities, education, recreation and transportation. It is the mission of the Hanover Council on Aging to provide services, programs and activities that strive to help maintain elders' independence and enhance the quality of life to seniors. STAFF Staff at the Senior Center consists of a fulltime Director and Outreach Coordinator, one part-time Transportation Coordinator and part-time Volunteer Coordinator, one part-time maintenance person and three part-time van drivers. OUTREACH An on-going effort is made to contact isolated and/or homebound senior citizens through home visits and/or telephone reassurance calls. Fuel Assistance, Medicare and medical insurance questions continue to be a concern for seniors. The Council on Aging Outreach worker coordinates the Fuel Assistance and Food Stamp Programs and works with the Sherrifrs Department on the "Are You Okay" program. NUTRITION Meals are served five days a week with a Nutrition Site Manager from Old Colony Elderly Services supervising the program. Meals on Wheels are included in this program. Volunteers support this important service. Meals on Wheels is one of the Council's most valuable programs. These meals are often the most nutritionally balanced dinners received by recipients during the entire week. Volunteers delivered 4,604 Meals on Wheels in 2008 and 1,497 congregate meals were held at the Senior Center. TRANSPORTATION We presently have one, twelve passenger handicapped equipped van, including a chair lift. During the fiscal year 2008, our van transported 230 seniors on 4,796 rides to medical appointments, shopping trips and Town events. 183 VOLUNTEER SERVICE The accomplishments of this past year are due in part to the dedication and hard work of its volunteer corps. Volunteers serve as receptionists, board members, program leaders, tax preparers, newsletter assemblers, kitchen helpers and drivers. During the fiscal year 2008, one hundred volunteers provided 5,933 hours of service. We are grateful to all our volunteers who give their time. PROGRAMS The Hanover Council on Aging offers an array of programs, special interest classes, and recreational/social activities throughout the year. In 2008, we added VOICES (Valued, Optimistic, Independent, Contemporary and Enthusiastic Seniors) to our program list. Seniors are welcome to share their thoughts and concerns. Their collective voice is heard on a monthly basis in a familiar and caring environment. This program is very well attended and is quite engaging. Get Fit for Life is a unique program for seniors that teaches and instructs you on "How to Get Fit". This was added along with other wellness programming including exercise, chair exercise and yoga. The Hanover Council on Aging TRIAD agreement was signed by the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Sheriff of Plymouth County and Selectmen of Hanover. We are proud of this achievement and have already offered a number of safety workshops for our seniors. We held a Health Fair at a local church this year due to lack of room. Over 100 people attended. We received positive feedback from all vendors. Our Volunteer Recognition Breakfast was held in April with great success. Harbinger Tea Guild continues to be a large draw of women enjoying friendship and socialization while sipping a cup of tea and refreshment. SENIOR CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE Our appreciation is extended to the Senior Center Building Committee. Charged with the design, location and construction of a new senior center, the Senior Center Building Committee worked diligently to ensure residents received and kept abreast of all necessary information and decision. Hanover residents voted in favor of the new building in May. THANK YOU The Council on Aging sincerely expresses our thank you to the following Town Departments who continue to lend support and cooperation to us throughout the year. Police and Fire Departments, Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant, Advisory Board, Town Administrator, 184 Town Clerk, Department of Public Works, Park and Recreation Department, John Curtis Library, School Department and the Visiting Nurse Association. The Friends of the Hanover Council on Aging continue to raise money to supplement the town and state funds, which is available to Hanover seniors. All donations and monies raised go directly to services for our seniors. We are extremely thankful for their support. The Council on Aging is especially thankful to Representative Nyman for obtaining the handicapped van that is so valuable to the seniors of Hanover. Respectfully submitted, Joanne Cure, Chairman Donald Buckley, Vice Chairman Joan Picard, Secretary Eleanor Kimball, Treasurer James Gallant Elmont Mickunas Richard Farwell Robyn Mitton, Director 185 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH The Board of Health respectfully submits the following report for the period of July, 2007, through June, 2008, to the citizens of Hanover. The Board meets two times each month and all meetings are posted with the Town Clerk. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Health Agent, a full time Secretary, Donna Tramontana and a permanent part-time clerk, Kimberly Dixon staff the office. The Board of Health contracts with the Visiting Nurses for a public health nurse, Nancy Funder, for 240 hours a year. REVENUE: Fees for the Board of Health licenses, permits and septic system inspections produced $101,982.10 SEPTIC PERMITS AND TESTS: Disposal Works Permits: 86 Percolation Tests: 275 Observation Holes: 175 Tight Tanks: 2 LICENSES ISSUED: Septic Installer 68 Mi~ 76 Septage pumpers 25 Public/private camps 1 Rubbish collectors 12 Public swimming pools 9 Food establishments 141 Massage establishments 14 Catering/mobile 4 Massage therapists 32 Frozen food dessert 8 Tanning salon 1 Funeral director 1 Dorms/group homes/motels 13 Tobacco Sales 22 Barns/stables 29 Title 5 Inspectors 34 Body Art 0 REGULATIONS: FOOD The Board of Health continues to emphasize the important concepts of safe food handling, good personal hygiene, site security and food labeling. Ten (10) new food permits were issued this year: Auntie Anne's, Bradford's Meat shop, Charles David Salon, Holiday Hallmark, Jannell Motors, Nautical Mile, Pembroke Cookie Co., Super Noodle, Starbucks and the Underground Vending Cart. Most food establishments are inspected at least twice per year. 186 TOBACCO The Board continues to enforce regulations governing smoking in food establishments. Three (3) rounds of compliance checks for the sale of tobacco to minors were conducted by the South Shore Boards of Health Tobacco Control Program. Two (2) establishments were found in violation resulting in a fine and suspension of tobacco sales, for three (3) days. MASSAGE AND BODY ART The Board of Health regulates and inspects fifteen ( 15) establishments that offer massage in the town. There were two (2) new establishments opened this year. On January 2, 2008 the Division of Professional Licensures began licensing massage therapists instead of individual municipalities. Body Art regulations encompass the regulation of tattooing, clarification and body piercing. There are no establishments in Hanover presently licensed to perform this activity. SEPTIC The Board continues the review of numerous domestic and commercial systems. Construction commenced on the Village Commons and Village Park Complex (49,000 gallons per day) on Washington Street. This brings the number of commercial groundwater discharge permits currently monitored on a monthly basis to eight (8). This office also monitors the functioning of forty-three (43) alternative treatment facilities and fifteen (15) non-industrial holding tanks. POOL AND CAMP The office continues to inspect and permit all camps, semiprivate and public pools in town. These regulations include requirements for camp facilities, medical information and medical oversight (including immunization histories) on campers and staff and expanded (SORI and CORI) checks on all adolescent, adult staff and volunteers. This year the office permitted one (1) summer camp, seven (7) semi-public pools and two (2) special purpose pools. INDOOR AIR QUALITY Indoor air quality issues continue to be an expanding area of concern in both commercial and residential settings. Many ventilation, mold and mildew issues, as well as hazardous chemical use and storage are now addressed during the occupancy inspections done jointly with the Building and Fire Departments. 187 DISEASE: WEST NILE VIRUS/EEE/L YME An increase in the mosquito population and a detection of the virus in the local mosquitoes of both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis caused great concern for those engaging in outside activities. Precaution regarding protection against the viruses were once again broadcast. A mild winter combined with a wet spring allowed an early increase in both viruses during the summer of 2008. There has been an increase in the number of cases Lyme Disease in South Eastern Massachusetts. This disease is carried by deer ticks. Information on this disease is available in the Board of Health office or Hanover's website. EMERGENCY PLANNING: The Hanover Board of Health Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) outlines responsibilities and actions in response to: Infectious disease outbreak, Bioterrorism, Chemical or radiological incidents, public health emergencies and natural disasters or other emergencies requiring assistance from the Hanover Board of Health. This plan outlines procedures to protect and maintain public health and safety, conduct disease investigation, distribute mass prophylaxis (vaccines and antibiotics) and provide support for other emergency response actions. Working with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Region 4b, the Board of Health receives grant funding to further the Towns emergency planning initiatives. The Hanover Board of Health is continuing to recruit volunteers for a regional Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) who can serve during local emergency health situations in the community. Volunteers will be trained to assist their communities during public health emergencies. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the Hanover Board of Health. CLINICS: The Board of Health offers Mantoux (TB) testing in partnership with the Hanover VNA on an as needed basis. This testing can be required for certain people, such as food handlers, people working with children and college students. In November and December the annual adult immunization clinics were held. Residents were offered inoculations for flu, pneumonia and tetanus. 188 The Board held a rabies clinic in cooperation with Roberts Animal Hospital. Sixty-seven ( 67) dogs and cats were vaccinated against rabies. VACCINE REPORT: The Board of Health issues communicable disease vaccines supplied by the State to doctors, schools and other health care providers. Vaccines issued for this period were as follows: DOSES: 520 IPV (Polio) 670MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) 860 HIB (Haemophilus B) 600 DTaP (Diphtheria and Tetanus and Pertussis) 40 HEP-B (Hepatitis B - Pediatric) 303 Td (Tetanus and diphtheria - adult) 6 DT (Diphtheria and tetanus - child) 549 Pneumonia 1510 Flu 140 DTaP, HEP-B, IPV DISEASE REPORT: The following cases of communicable diseases and animal bites were reported to the State: 29 Communicable diseases (Salmonellosis, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Virus Meningitis, and Lyme Disease) 4 Dog bites 0 Cat bite 0 Miscellaneous bites COMPLAINTS: 13 Unsanitary conditions (business) 2 Restaurant (uncleanliness) 1 Landlord (repairs, etc.) 3 Illegal dumping 4 Animal complaints (excluding dog bites) 7 Debris around business and homes 3 Odor 29 Miscellaneous 1 Indoor air quality 189 HOUSING: 4 Properties inspected 1 Court Actions 0 Condemnation EMERGENCIES: 1 Food Bourne Illness (FBI) investigations I Restaurant Fires/Gas Leaks 2 Unauthorized/non-permitted food services During this time period, the Board of Health had the departure of one appointed Board member James Rodriguez and the election of John Dougherty. The Board and staff wish to thank the townspeople for their continued support and cooperation. Respectfully submitted Lori Leo, Chairperson Diane Edge John Dougherty 190 PLYMOUTH COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 The role of Plymouth County Cooperative Extension is to deliver research-based information to Plymouth County residents through non-formal methods. The Plymouth County Extension staff work on behalf of Plymouth County residents, in concert with UMass Amherst faculty and Extension staff, and the United States Department of Agriculture, to provide valuable information in the program areas of 'Agriculture and Landscape' and '4-H Youth and Family Development'. The Extension System is supported by County, Federal and State funds, and operates under Federal and State laws and agreements. Local citizens, appointed by the Plymouth County Commissioners, serve as Plymouth County Cooperative Extension Trustees, directing the overall program. Volunteer advisory groups work with Extension staff on developing programs. Cooperative Extension resources and programs for Plymouth County residents include: annual sustainable gardening lectures, annual fruit pruning demonstration; ornamental tree pruning lecture, research, information and educational programs on pests like the winter moth caterpillar; pesticide applicator training & licensing exams; the annual UMass Extension Garden Calendar; landscape and horticultural training and resources for municipal employees and green industry professionals; 4-H Science and Technology workshops in the areas of embryology and plant science; accredited overnight 4-H summer camps; 4-H animal science summer day-workshops; 4-H Life Skills Training, 4-H Community Service Projects, 4-H Public Speaking Training, 4-H Babysitting Program and 4-H partnerships with local farms and agricultural enterprises. New research findings are translated into practical applications and shared with residents and communities through workshops, conferences, office visits, phone calls, field demonstrations, radio, television, local libraries, technical assistance, and newspaper articles. Publications such as newsletters, booklets, and fact sheets bring information directly to those who need it. Additional information is delivered through UMass-Amherst Extension web access www.umassextension.org. Board of Trustees: Wayne Smith, Chairman - Abington Elizabeth A. Francis - Plymouth John J. Burnett, Jr. - Whitman Chris Iannitelli - W. Bridgewater John Dorgan - Brockton Joseph A. Freitas - Plympton Jere Downing - Marion Janice Strojny- Middleboro Jeffrey M. Welch, Plymouth County Commissioner, Chairman -Abington The Plymouth County Extension office is located at 266 High St., P .0. Box 658, Hanson MA 02341 (781-293-3541; 781-447-5946) [email protected]. 191 REPORT OF PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project are pleased to submit the following report of our activities during 2008. The Project is a special district created by the State Legislature in 1957, and is now composed of all Plymouth County towns, the City of Brockton, and the Town of Cohasset in Norfolk County. The Project is a regional response to a regional problem, and provides a way of organizing specialized equipment, specially trained employees, and mosquito control professionals into a single agency with a broad geographical area of responsibility. The 2008 season began dry with a low water table which increased into the summer season. Efforts were directed at larval mosquitoes starting with the spring brood. Ground and aerial larviciding was accomplished using B.t.i., an environmentally selective bacterial agent. Upon emergence of the spring brood of mosquitoes, ultra-low volume adulticiding began on May 27, 2008 and ended on September 26, 2008. The Project responded to 14,346 requests for service from residents. In response to the continued threat of mosquito borne diseases in the district, we continued our surveillance trapping, aerial and ground larviciding, and adult spray in areas of concern to protect public health. Eastern Equine Encephalitis was first isolated from Cu/iseta melanura, a bird biting species, by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in Carver on August 14, 2008. Of the season's total of thirteen EEE isolates, two were from Plymouth County as follows: Carver -8/14, Halifax-9/14. Based on guidelines defined by the ·'Vector Control Plan to Prevent EEE" in Massachusetts, one Plymouth County town, Lakeville, was elevated from "Low Level" to "Moderate Level" of EEE Risk" effective Oct 4, 2008. All other towns in Plymouth County Mosquito Project remained in the ''Low Level Risk" category. We are pleased to report that in 2008 there were no human or horse EEE cases in Plymouth County. West Nile Virus was also found within the district. A total of 6 birds tested positive for WNV in the following six towns: Halifax, Hingham, Scituate, Kingston, Whitman and Plymouth. Approximately fifteen birds were handled through this Project as a dead bird repository. A total of seven isolations of WNV in mosquitoes were found in the following towns: Abington - 7/29, Brockton - 8/12, Kingston - 9/5, Mattapoisett - 8/7 and Whitman - 8/26, 9/3. We are also pleased to report that in 2008 that there were no human or horse West Nile Virus cases in Plymouth County. As part of our West Nile Virus control strategy a total of 59,047 catch basins were treated with larvicide in all of our towns to prevent WNV. The remaining problem of EEE and WNV continues to ensure cooperation between the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project, local Boards of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In an effort to keep the public informed, EEE and WNV activity updates are regularly posted on Massachusetts Department of Public Health website at www.state.ma.us/dph/wnv/wnvl .htm. 192 The figures specific to the Town of Hanover are given below. While mosquitoes do not respect town lines the information given below does provide a tally of the activities which have had the greatest impact on the health and comfort of Hanover residents. Insecticide Application. 2,792 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of adult mosquitoes. More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area. The first treatments were made in May and the last in September. During the summer 2,907 catch basins were treated to prevent the emergence of Cu/ex pipiens, a known mosquito vector in West Nile Virus transmission. Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage, which can be found in woodland pools, swamps, marshes and other standing water areas. Inspectors continually gather data on these sites and treat with highly specific larvicides when immature mosquitoes are present. Last year a total of I 03 inspections were made to catalogued breeding sites. Water Management. During 2008 crews removed blockages, brush and other obstructions from 3,665 linear feet of ditches and streams to prevent overflows or stagnation that can result in mosquito breeding. This work, together with machine reclamation, is most often carried out in the fall and winter. Machine Reclamation. 1,215 linear feet of upland ditch was reconstructed in Hanover using both of the Project's track driven excavators. Aerial Application. Larviciding woodland swamps by helicopter before the leaves come out on the trees continues to be very effective. In Hanover this year we aerially larvicided 20 acres. Finally, we have been tracking response time, which is the time between notice of a mosquito problem and response by one of our inspectors. The complaint response time in the Town of Hanover was less than two days with more than 816 complaints answered. Mosquito Survey. A systematic sampling for the mosquitoes in Hanover indicates that Ae. vexans was the most abundant species. Other important species collected include Cx. species and Cq. perturbans. We encourage citizens or municipal officials to visit our website at www.plymouthmosguito.com or call our office for information about mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases, control practices, or any other matters of concern. Anthony Texeira Superintendent Commissioners: Carolyn Brennan, Chairman Leighton F. Peck, Vice-Chairman/Secretary Kimberly King William J. Mara John Kenney 193 REPORT OF THE JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY The year 2007 marked the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the original John Curtis Library building. On Saturday, December 8 the Trustees, led by Chair Joan Thomas, hosted a Town wide celebration with a buffet supper, dessert, and entertainment. The following Wednesday, December 12 a Centennial Historical Play, written by Barbara Barker Kemp and sponsored by the Historical Society, was performed in the library. Both events celebrated the library's growth over the past 100 years from a two-room building to a 70,000-volume media hub, filled with books, computers, music, and videos. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation from the Friends of the Library to the Library Trustees of a $5,000 check to honor the occasion. At the end of the fiscal year, 8,442 library patrons were registered as Hanover Library users. Of this number, 7,884 registered borrowers are Hanover residents. Total materials circulation for the year was 137,184. Annual in-library computer usage once again increased and library computers were utilized a total of 11,212 times. The library is a member of the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN), which consists of twenty-six public and two academic libraries. The twenty-eight libraries share a web-based catalog that allows anyone with a valid library card to borrow materials from member libraries. In fiscal year 2008, the library borrowed 22,704 items for Hanover patrons and lent 17,611 items to other libraries. OCLN' s database is available seven days a week, 24 hours per day. The home user may place holds, renew items, download music and audio books, and do research using one of the Network's many reference databases available online. For those patrons with email, the Network's computer system will alert them when library materials are due and when items are available for pick up. The Children's Room, under the direction of Librarian Lynne Campbell hosted 274 programs with a total attendance of 3,931 youngsters. Programs included story times, book clubs, crafts, concerts, holiday events, and a summer reading program. Eighty-five adult programs were sponsored by the library including Internet and computer instruction, author events, piano concerts, yoga sessions, travel slide shows, and an annual spelling bee. The Friends of the Library, led by Chair Tracy Marchetti, held a number of programs including a Victorian Tea, a scrap booking class, fundraising raffles, an annual book sale, and in conjunction with the Hanover Cultural Council sponsored a puppet show, a Town-wide kite day, and a series of classical music concerts. The Friends also purchased the New England Aquarium and the Franklin Park/Stone Zoo passes for the library. Other passes owned by the library and available for Hanover patrons include the Children's Museum Pass (generously donated by Artistic Dentistry of Hanover), Science Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Plimoth Plantation, JFK Museum, Roger Williams Zoo, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum pass. Passes may be reserved in the library or online by visiting the library's website. National Library Week was celebrated in April with a number of activities including a breakfast honoring the many volunteers who worked throughout the year for the benefit of the library. The Hanover Woman's Club, Jrs graciously consented to host the event. The library's meeting rooms continue to be well used and, in fiscal year 2008, were reserved on 295 separate occasions, a slight increase over the previous year. The large meeting room is also available to 194 display artwork by local artists. Last year, the room was reserved every month by individual artists or cultural organizations. A number of organizations made donations to the library during the year. The Hanover Lions, Woman's Club, Jrs., South Shore Genealogical Society, Hanover Garden Club, Walnut Hill Garden Club, and individual members of the community donated library materials or made contributions toward the purchase of library materials. The staff and Trustees are most grateful for this continued support. Respectfully submitted, Board ofLibrary Trustees John O'Leary, Chairman Joan Thomas, Treasurer Lawrence Bandoni, Secretary 195 REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board achieved some significant goals in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, ranging from comprehensive planning, to mapping, to review and permitting for development projects, some of which improve the tax base and assist with redevelopment and revitalization of Route 53. Board Powers & Duties The Planning Board is charged with administering the approval of Subdivision Plans, Special Permits and Site Plan Approvals in accordance with state statutes and local zoning and subdivision control regulations. In addition, the Board is responsible for establishing the Town's long term Master Plan and ensuring its implementation. Our Town Planner serves as the community's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to coordinate with regional planning initiatives. The Planning Board regularly reviews and recommends updates to the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Rules and Regulations in order to comply with recent state statutes, case law, and the changing needs of the Town. The Planning Board is responsible for making recommendations relative to long-term planning and land use regulation at Town Meeting. Public Meetings & Public Hearings The following list summarizes the permits issued and hearings held by the Planning Board for Fiscal Year 2008: Permit / Hearin! Type Total Number Number of New Lots Board Meetings 20 NIA Public Hearings 21 NIA "Approval Not Required" Plans 11 4 Preliminary Subdivisions 0 0 Definitive Subdivisions 1 2 Limited Site Plan Reviews: Business 2 0 Industrial 1 0 School 1 0 Full Site Plan Reviews Commercial 2 0 Special Permit Applications Commercial 17 0 Residential 3 0 Industrial 1 0 The significant reduction in new lots created through the subdivision and "approval not required" processes is a result of recent downturn in market conditions and new home construction, as well as the overall level of"buildout" in the Town, which has limited remaining land for development primarily to marginal areas. Commercial developments have also suffered due to the recent economic downturn in markets worldwide. 196 Economic Development The Planning Board continued in FY2008 its ongoing efforts to expand the important commercial tax base of the Town. Most importantly, the Planning Board permitted the 40-acre "Washington Street Shopping Center" development on Washington Street which is now under construction. This development will bring an additional 200,000 square feet of retail space to an underutilized section of Washington Street south of the Mill Street and the Hanover Mall. Additional traffic to the anchor store Target will encourage customer traffic to other businesses along the Route 53 Corridor, benefiting all. Hanover Mall management also anticipates increased business at the Mall as a result of traffic passing down Route 53 to the Shopping Center. Increased commercial tax revenues and decreased vacancies along Route 53 will benefit the Town and businesses during what continues to be a difficult time in the local and national economy. The Planning Board anticipates wholesale redevelopment of the "hundred acres" site between Washington Street, Hanover Street and Silver Street during the next few years as "'The Village of Hanover," a mixed-use development. The revitalization of this middle section of Route 53 with a mixed-use combination of clustered up-scale housing, retail, restaurant, office, and open space will provide a significant new source of tax revenue for the Town. The Route 53 corridor is extremely important to the Town's fiscal stability. The "Village of Hanover" development as approved by the Planning Board will improve the image and long-term viability of the Route 53 Corridor. At the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting the Planning Board recommended that the Town adopt a new Zoning Bylaw entitled "Interchange Zoning District." While not adopted by the Town at this time, the proposed bylaw offers the following key benefits, and as such will be revisited by the Planning Board at the Fall 2008 Special Town Meeting. • Proposed bylaw provides for the highest tax revenues possible (by allowing office buildings or a hotel and conference center), reducing the service costs to the Town from new residential development and school age children. • Proposed bylaw provides for three (3) times the protective vegetated buffer zone to residential areas than the current bylaw requires (150 feet). • Proposed bylaw prohibits roadway and driveway connections to the Walnut Hill neighborhood. Current Zoning Bylaws do not. • Proposed bylaw provides for a protective three hundred (300) foot setback to all new buildings from residential properties (far more than the current bylaw allowance of 100 feet). Adoption of Zoning Articles At the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting the Planning Board saw the adoption of an Architectural Design Review bylaw, allowing the Planning Board authority to ensure quality architecture in the Town's commercial developments in lieu of cookie-cutter box-like structures which detract from the overall character Hanover residents take pride in. Over the next few years, the Planning 197 Board anticipates that use of this bylaw will prevent egregious or bleak fa~ade treatment on buildings while encouraging attention to detail and the public realm. Town Mapping In Fiscal Year 2008 the Planning Department further developed the comprehensive Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Town, working with the Department of Public Works and Assessors Office to coordinate land use and mapping information for the Town. As a small town, Hanover has limited financial and staff resources to develop and maintain a broad GIS. As such, the Hanover Planning office purchased the industry standard GIS software, as well as one license for the software extension allowing free "publishing" of Hanover's mapping viewer. The initial funding for these applications was intended to establish an efficient, low-cost, industry standard GIS platform for the Town to build on. Several times a year the Town Planner updates the ~'Hanover GIS Viewer" for distribution, installation, and use by any and all Town departments who wish to take advantage of this new and growing resource. While customized, detailed, and complex maps can always be developed by the Town Planner (on an as-needed basis) the primary purpose of the Hanover GIS Viewer is to allow all municipal staff regular access to maps and tabular data, and the ability to view or print basic maps on their own. The Hanover Geographic Information System (GIS) is available to all Town boards and departments to view, search, and print maps, as well as conduct more detailed analysis of the Town. Several maps including the entire Assessors Map Book are available for download from the Town Website. At the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting, residents voted to appropriate funds (from an existing Planning Board account) to establish two additional GIS-based features: 1. Permit Tracking Software 2. Online Mapping & Assessment Data In FY2009, the Town Planner will work to make these new tools a reality for staff, residents, businesses and the general public. Map layers are developed by the Hanover Town Planner, Department of Public Works, and Assessors Department (parcel layer only). Hanover currently maintains a town-wide parcel layer (according to state standards) incorporating updates from new subdivision and site plans required as part of the permitting for all new development projects. In addition, like most communities, Hanover has taken advantage of the numerous datasets and map layers available from MassGIS, the state GIS office. Sample maps and information about the Hanover GIS can be obtained on the Hanover Town Website: http://www.hanover-ma.gov/maps.shtml For additional information on Hanover's GIS, please contact Andrew R. Port, AICP, Town Planner, at 781-826-7641 or [email protected] . 198 Hanover Master Plan - Our Common Future On June 30, 2008, the Planning Board distributed to all town officials the key recommendations of the 2008 Master Plan and four Community Preservation Plans, including the Historical Preservation Plan, the Affordable Housing Plan, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, and the Open Space & Recreation Plan. Copies of these plans are available on the Hanover website. While we hope that all involved citizens will take the time to read these plans in detail, we do not anticipate that any one person will have the time to read the hundreds of pages they comprise. Recognizing that your time is limited, and your need for immediate and concise access to the recommendations and guidance of each of these plans we have provided copies of the key recommendations of these plans for public access on the Town Website 24-7 at the following URL: http://www.hanover-ma.gov/plan-sumrnaries.shtml The Master Plan is a I 0-year guidance document prepared by the Hanover Planning Board and staff for use by all Town Boards and Departments. The purpose of a Master Plan is to coordinate the actions necessary by all Town agencies to fulfill a defined vision of the community's future. The Master Plan addresses seven (7) major elements in order to coordinate planning for changes and growth over the next ten years: • Land Use Planning & Growth Management • Economic Development • Housing • Transportation & Circulation • Natural & Recreational Resources • Cultural & Historical Resources • Municipal Facilities & Services • Implementation & Monitoring We have asked all town officials rely upon these considered recommendations as they make policy decisions over the next 5-10 years. We encourage you to review these materials ( as residents and town meeting members). Each of the Town Boards responsible for the development of these plans and recommendations spent considerable time and effort to do so, with the assistance of their consultants. While not all will agree on every recommendation contained herein, each portion of the plans is intended to address important issues the Town is facing with direct solutions. And while not every recommendation will be implemented, it is extremely important that the dialogue regarding Hanover's long-range planning continue. Each of these plans provides a statement about how Hanover can utilize all its resources to improve the quality of life in this Town. Advance planning prevents haphazard decisions and development, increases efficiency of resources and ensures that the Town is working ( collectively) in the right direction. 199 We trust these summary documents will be of some assistance and look forward to working together on the "implementation" phase of each plan. If you have any questions regarding these plans, please contact Andrew R. Port, AICP, Town Planner at (781) 826-7641 or [email protected] . The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude to the residents of the Town and to the various Boards, Commissions, Departments, Town officials and employees for their cooperation, support and assistance throughout the year in ensuring that Hanover remains a Town in which we can all take pride. Respectfully submitted, PLANNING BOARD Richard Deluca, Chairperson Maryann Brugnoli, Vice Chairman Gary Hendershot, Clerk Christopher Graham Anthony Losardo Bernie Campbell Steve Rusko 200 REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 The Town of Hanover Community Preservation Committee is proud to submit its first year end report for fiscal year 2008. This report includes an update of all projects approved by Town Meeting since the inception of the Community Preservation Act in 2006 as well as a brief history of the Act in Massachusetts. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in September, 2000. Since that time the Act has been amended five times. The full Act can be viewed on the mass.gov website. The CPA gives municipalities the opportunity to raise funds through a surcharge of up to 3% of local property taxes. Under the Act, locally raised funds are matched by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from fees for the registration of deeds for real property. These funds are to be used by municipalities for open space preservation, creation of community housing, and preservation of historic buildings and landscapes. The Act requires that 10% of the funds raised in each fiscal year be spent or reserved annually for each of the CPA's main purposes. The remaining 70 percent of CPA funds in each fiscal year are available to be appropriated or ·'banked", according to the Community Preservation Committee·s (CPC) recommendations and Town Meeting approval for one or more of the three purposes listed above and for public recreational uses. This gives each community the opportunity to determine its priorities for public benefit, plan for its future, and have the funds to make those plans happen. The Town of Hanover adopted the CPA in May of 2004, established the Community Preservation Committee in 2005 and approved a 3% surcharge for residents beginning in 2006. The following example illustrates the amount of this surcharge for the owner of an average priced home in Hanover: Average price of a home in Hanover $487.000 Less $100,000 Residential Exemption $387,000 Residential Tax Rate $10.61 /$ 1,000 Average Annual Tax $4,111.38 Annual Community Preservation surcharge for average-priced home $123.34 201 REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 The Hanover Community Preservation Committee Bylaw established a nine member Community Preservation Committee (CPC). Three members are appointed by the Town Moderator and the other six members are representatives of the following Boards or Committees and are appointed by their respective committees: o Conservation Commission o Historical Commission o Housing Authority o Park and Recreation Commission o Planning Board o Open Space Committee The Community Preservation Committee's responsibilities are to: ., collectively determine priorities, ., recommend projects to Town Meeting, o administer the approved projects and e pursue outside grants. Many worthwhile projects have been funded after being recommended by the Community Preservation Committee and subsequently voted at Town Meeting. The following is an update on the projects that have been funded by CPA through 2008. October 2006 Special Town Meeting • King Street Property Purchase (also known as the Cervelli property) - The Town voted to appropriate $1,430,000 of CPA funds to purchase the 57 acre parcel off of King Street for the purposes of active recreation and for the preservation of open space. The purchase was completed and the property has been divided. • Planned Production Affordable Housing Plan - The Town voted to appropriate $35,000 of CPA funds to develop a plan in conjunction with the Housing Authority detailing the future needs of the Town for community housing. The plan has been completed and is available on the Town's website • Historic Preservation Plan -The Town voted to appropriate $20,000 of CPA funds to develop a plan and inventory of historical sites in Hanover. That plan has been completed and is available on the Town's website • Open Space and Recreation Plan -The Town voted to appropriate $35,000 of CPA funds to develop a new five (5) year recreation and open space plan. That plan has been completed and is available on the Town's website 202 REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 • Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan - The Town voted to appropriate $35,000 of CPA funds to develop a needs assessment, feasibility study and conceptual design and cost estimate for new or improved recreational fields and related facilities at various locations throughout town. These plans have been completed and are available on the Town's website May 2007 Annual Town Meeting • 645 Center Street -In May of 2007 Town Meeting voted to expend $800,000 on this purchase. The property was purchased to be used for Historical Preservation, Open Space and Community Housing. Plans are currently underway to refurbish the historical structure on the site into 2 community housing units, and preserve the acres of open space in the rear. This project encompasses all of the provisions of the Community Preservation Act and has been noted by the Community Preservation Coalition as a wonderful example of the use of CPA funds. • John Curtis Free Library - The Town voted to expend $10,260 of CPA funds for the restoration of the John Curtis Free Library front wood columns. This project was completed in May of 2008. • Legion Drive Feasibility Study - At the Town Meeting in May of 2007 the town voted to expend $32,000 of CPA funds to conduct a study on only Housing Authority owned lands. This study has been completed and the Housing Authority is reviewing the study. May 2008 Annual Town Meeting • Stetson House Cobbler Shop Roof-The Town voted to appropriate the use of $1,250 for the restoration of the roof of the cobbler shop at the Stetson House. These funds were matched by the Historical Society and Friends of the Stetson House. The restoration was completed in July 2008. • Historical Society Collection Care and Restoration -The Town voted to expend $15,400 for the care and restoration of valuable items in the Stetson House Collection. The Historical Society has begun sorting items for repair or restoration. Anticipated completion is by July 2009. Funds are being matched by the Historical Society and Friends of the Stetson House. • Sylvester School Tiling and Asbestos Abatement -The Town voted to approve $275,000 of CPA funds for the abatement of asbestos and retiling of the Sylvester School, one of Hanover's historical buildings. The Historical Commission and the School Committee representatives have met with the architects and they anticipate the work will begin during summer break in 2009. • Trail Improvements-The Town voted to approve $13,410 of CPA funds for use by the Open Space Committee for improvements of the various trails found throughout town. They are currently working with the Boy Scouts to improve trails on Merry Property as well as working on designs for new trail signs. 203 REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 • King Street Recreation Fields - The Town voted to appropriate $2,500,000 for the construction of recreational ball fields to be constructed on the property on King Street that was purchased with CPA funds in 2007. This is an extensive project that will include, multi use soccer, football, lacrosse and baseball and softball fields as well as a walking path. Construction is planned to begin in spring of 2009. Plans can be viewed on the Town's website as well as in the Park and Recreation office at Town Hall. In FY 2008 the Town of Hanover received $661,282.28 in surcharges from local property taxes. In addition Hanover received State matching funds of $631,824.00, based on FY '07 fees for registration of real property deeds. The Community Preservation Committee meets once a month and accepts applications for funds until mid November. Any individual, non-profit organization, Town Board, Committee or Commission may apply for funds. All applicants meet with the CPC to discuss their requests. After reviewing applications the Committee makes recommendations to Town Meeting, which votes to appropriate the funds. Since fiscal 2005, the Commonwealth has provided a 100% match of the Town's CPA surcharge. The match is based on the prior year's actual surcharge. Over the past three years, the Commonwealth has provided matching funds for Hanover but as a consequence of a slow housing market and more communities adopting the CPA law, the Commonwealth's fiscal 2008 match distributed by October 15, 2008 is expected to be less than 100%. Additional information about the work of the Hanover Community Preservation Committee is provided on the Town's Website: www.hanover-ma.gov. CPA grant application instructions and forms also are available on the Website. The CPC can be contacted through its email address: [email protected] or by phone at 781-826-7730. The Committee wants to thank Town Planner, Andrew Port for his valuable assistance as the CPC has developed over the past three years. We also want to thank Town Accountant, George Martin for his valuable financial and accounting assistance and we thank the Selectmen for their continued support of CPA and the Committee's efforts. Primarily, appreciation is due to the residents of Hanover for their foresight in passing the Community Preservation Act and for their continued support of its goals. Respectfully Submitted By the Town of Hanover Community Preservation Committee Diane Campbell - (Housing Authority) Chairperson Michael Stone - Vice Chairperson Peter Johnson - (Historical Commission) Wallace Kemp-(Open Space Committee) Gary Young - (Conservation Commission) Gary Hendershot (Planning Board) Michael Tivnan - (Park and Recreation Commission) William Scarpelli - Member Stephen O'Leary - Member 204 REPORT OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD The Hanover Design Review Board provides advisory optmons to the Town's Building Department and to the Special Permit Granting Authorities. We review developmental plans for building projects to avoid designs that would negatively impact the Town. Our overview covers general design issues such as: • Site organization-building location, parking arrangements, landscaping. etc; • Building massing; • Facade treatments; • Exterior material and color choices; • Signage; • Site lighting. We encourage developers to begin discussions with us early in their design development efforts, and we will make ourselves available for such follow up meetings as may be required during design development. Final designs must be submitted in sufficient detail to enable us to provide the advisory opinions required by the jurisdictional departments mentioned above. The Board of Selectmen appoints five Board Members in July for a three-year term. This year the Board reviewed and provides advisory opinions on the following developments: • West Hanover Crossing 1401 Hanover Street • Living Hope Foursquare Church 1075 Washington Street • Target 1165-1207 Washington Street Respectfully submitted, Bruce A. Nordstrom, Co-Chairman William J. Dooley, Co-Chairman Steven C. Habeeb Johanne E. Morrison Vacant 205 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS The mission of the Department of Public Works is to protect, preserve, improve, and manage the Town's infrastructure and related assets. This infrastructure includes the Town's roadway and drainage networks, cemeteries and parks, transfer station, water distribution system, and water treatment plants. The Department employs 38 full-time and nine seasonal or part-time employees. Public Works employees are either working or on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to respond to any infrastructure related challenges that may arise. The Board of Public Works would like to recognize long-time Highway employee Charles "Chick" Inglis who retired after 39 years with the Town. We wish Mr. Inglis well in his retirement The Department is organized into operating divisions. What follows is a brief description of the activities of these divisions for the fiscal year. PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER ADMINISTRATION The Department continues is automation of its administrative operations in hopes of lowering its administrative costs, increasing efficiency, and freeing up supervisory staff time to focus on long-range planning and daily field operations. We transitioned to a budget structure in FY 08 that focuses on programs and specific goals within programs. We reported in FY 07 that we hoped that this new budget structure, along with new information systems designed to capture costs at the job level, will allow us to better report to you the true costs of operations so decisions can be made during the budget process as to what services the Town is willing to fund. This is a work in progress as staff continues to adapt to the new systems. We hope to be able to provide a future report which lists specific goals for each area of the DPW operation as well as our progress towards meeting these goals. HIGHWAY The highway division maintains the Town's network of roads and drainage systems, including all related structures such as sidewalks, shoulders, pavement markings, and street signs. The division is responsible for roughly 85 miles of roadway, 35 miles of sidewalks, and 55 miles of curbing. The drainage system contains roughly 2,800 catch basins, 1,300 manholes, and numerous miles of drainage pipe. The exact number of signs is not known. The highway division repaved Hickory Lane, Hammerhook Drive, Hawthorn Road, Gray Beech Lane, Union Street (Constitution Way to Stonegate Lane), Rosaria Lane, Cedarcrest Road, Ridge Hill Drive, and King Street (Circuit Street to School Street) in FY 08. The division also prepped and microsurfaced Washington Street (Rockland St to cul-de-sac), Hanover Street (Rte 53 to Rte 139), East Street, Mill Street, Silver Street, Main Street (center of town to Plain Street), Old Washington Street (Silver St to Union Street), Union Street (Silver Street to Constitution Way), 206 Grove Street, Walnut Street, North Street, and Summer Street. The microsurface process adds a new wearing surface to roads that have limited structural deterioration and is expected to add up to ten years of life to these roads. In addition, the highway division crack sealed 37.6 miles of roads. All in all, the highway division performed much needed maintenance to 45.9 miles or 53.4 percent of the Town's roads in FY 08. FY 08 was indeed a very productive year for the Department with respect to roadwork. We used this opportunity to perform a large amount of maintenance work designed to extend the life of the road network. We hope the investment in micro-surface treatments and crack sealing will extend pavement life out on these roads. Still, the amount of money the Town is able to invest in the roadway network is inadequate to keep all roads from failing. We say this because we do receive numerous calls each year from residents on some of the older streets wondering when their roads will be repaved or their sidewalks will be fixed. Department staff perform a detailed inspection of the roads, rating the entire roadway network every other year. The result of this inspection process is a snapshot of the existing state of Town roads. From this snapshot we build a road maintenance program which uses a variety of pavement maintenance techniques. The goal is to keep the good roads from deteriorating, to perform some heavy maintenance to roads that have shown signs of deterioration, and if possible to reconstruct those roads that have deteriorated beyond the point of simple repair. Unfortunately there simply isn't enough money to perform all of the maintenance that is needed. We are concerned that the funds that were allocated for FY 09 are simply not enough to stabilize the deterioration slide of the roads, nor are they adequate to repair the many miles of sidewalks and curbing that need attention. Couple this with the escalating cost of oil which is the basis for bituminous concrete and we must report that despite our efforts, your investment in the infrastructure is deteriorating faster than it can be repaired and maintained. This is a result of funding priorities that have been set by the Town Meeting since the early l 980's. While we can not necessarily disagree with some of the hard choices that have been made by the taxpayers, we feel it is our duty to inform you of the consequences of not fully funding infrastructure maintenance and ask for your patience as we pick away at the long list of projects on our horizon. We understand that the level of service we are able to provide is a compromise to the residents' expectations as we understand them. The gap between what the residents want and what we can afford is quite large. Over time expectations will have to be adjusted to meet the Town's finances. The Board of Public Works calls these issues to the attention of the residents for your ongoing consideration in the future. In addition to local efforts, the reconstruction of Webster Street by the Massachusetts Highway Department progressed throughout FY 08. This federally funded project, which has been on the drawing board for ten years, is a significant upgrade to 2.5 miles or 3% of the Town's roadway network and is expected to be complete in the summer of 2008. FY 08 saw the progression of the Town's bridge management program. Efforts are now underway to address some of the deficiencies in the Town's 11 bridges. The work on the bridges totally owned by the Town is expected to be completed in the fall of 2008. The Pembroke bridges have been held up as a result of an endangered species of plants that are located in the project area. We are working with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to work out a plan to 207 perform the maintenance while still protecting these endangered plants. We hope to have a resolution to these issues so that the work can proceed in the summer of 09. The Norwell bridges are currently on hold. FY 08 also saw the Town's dams come into focus as a potential liability. Based on changes to the State's dam safety regulations, some of which were triggered by a dam crisis experienced by the City of Taunton, the Town undertook a phase I visual inspection of the four active dams in the fall of 2007. The result of this inspection was that while none of the dams is expected to fail any time soon, all four dams need some sort of remediation in order to bring them up to current day standards. The Town was explicitly ordered to undertake a phase II follow up inspection of the Hackett's Pond dam and to report our findings to the state by November of 2008. This report is expected to outline the various options and the costs of these options. While it may not be the best use of Town funds to repair the structures, losing the various ponds that the dams hold back would certainly result in a significant change to the character of the neighborhoods in which the dams and ponds are located. As such, this needs to be balanced in addition to the cost of the repairs and ongoing maintenance. The Board of Public Works will work with the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission and other interested Boards, Committees, and residents to advance an article for discussion at the May 2009 Town Meeting. Stormwater management continues to be a hot topic and a great concern to the Board of Public Works. Like all other communities of our size nationwide, we are under a mandate under the Federal Clean Water Act to reduce the amount of pollutants entering the rivers and streams in our community as a result of our stonnwater system. As Hanover has built up, the margin of error for the failure of the stormwater system has grown smaller and smaller. We are seeing a more frequent incidence of flooding as a result of greater impervious area, not only in Hanover but also in the communities to the north and west of Hanover which partially drain through Hanover. In addition, as some of the subdivisions built in the 80's and 90's start to mature, the retention ponds that were built to support these subdivisions are starting to fail due to improper maintenance. In general, the basins were designed to be maintained by homeowner's associations that were supposed to have been formed by the residents of each subdivision. This has with few exceptions simply not happened. As time goes on, we expect that the state or federal government will most likely mandate the formation of stormwater utilities whose specific purpose will be to adequately maintain the stonnwater network. This activity is currently beyond the existing resources of the DPW. As a result we respond to problems as they come up but are unable to completely and adequately manage this infrastructure within current funding sources. As we have done in years past, we wish to remind residents who live along drainage ditches and streams that these ditches and streams are an integral part of the Town's drainage system. Encroachment by abutters, often as simple as a leaf pile, grass clippings, or brush placed near the bank of a stream, narrows the capacity of the stream, causing backups and often flooding upstream. Children's toys that find their way into the streams can cause similar problems. We ask residents to help themselves and their neighbors by keeping these streams clear. Please notify the Department if you see any buildup of debris near a drainage inlet, outlet, or culvert pipe in your neighborhood. 208 The total cost of highway operations in FY 08 was $488,461. This was supplemented with $215,923 in local pavement management capital expenses. SNOW AND ICE FY 2008 was a normal snow and ice season with eight plowable storms, four of which were large enough to require contract plows, and 28 salting runs at a total cost of $3 31,109. A "normal" year is typically four to five plowable storms and 25-30 salting runs. While the highway division manages snow and ice activities, these activities consume the energies of the entire DPW from truck drivers to equipment operators to clerical workers to supervisory personnel. A significant amount of resources are dedicated to the snow and ice effort at the start of the season, during winter snow and ice events, in the period between storms, and finally at the end of the season as we transition back into summer operations. The ever increasing price of road salt continues to be troubling for the Board as we struggle to meet the expectations of the residents within the funds that are available. Road salt increased in price from $31. 77 per ton in FY 04 to $48.41 in FY 07. In FY 08 we were able to jump onto the State's salt contract paying $52.65 per ton while the market rate many of our surrounding communities paid was in the mid $60's. A single round of salt applied to the Town's roads, including labor costs, is approximately $6,500. The Department's snow and ice managers participate in ongoing continuing education programs offered by various agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration and Mass Executive Office of Transportation to learn ways to manage snowstorms at lower costs while still achieving the same results. By applying some of the lessons from these programs to our operation, we have been able to reduce our salt usage by 40-45% without a noticeable reduction in the level of service. However, this reduction requires greater oversight by storm managers of the weather conditions and application rates, as well as proper timing of the applications. We feel we are ahead of the curve in these areas, reducing the quantity of material used per lane mile while still achieving the goals of the Board's ''black road" policy. The Board of Public Works understands the residents' desire to get out of their houses to get to work shortly after a storm and hence maintains a "black road" policy. This aggressive snow and ice control policy is quite expensive to maintain and requires the use of up to 30-40 contract plows to supplement our own 20-25 pieces of equipment for every storm. The cost of a 3 inch or more snow storm is $3,000-$5,000 per hour with a typical snow fighting effort lasting 12-15 hours and sometimes longer. The heavy use of deicing chemicals also takes its toll on vehicles, drainage structures, and the environment. These additional costs are impossible to quantify. Finally, accumulated compensatory time in lieu of overtime as optionally provided for under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act reduces productivity across the entire Department in the late spring and summer as employees take well-earned time off. Despite the costs, the Board of Public Works will continue to maintain the "black road" policy as long as it continues to be a priority for the residents. We do, however, expect the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reduce its level of service over the next few years regarding snow and ice control and this may pave the way towards similar reductions on the local level as attitudes evolve. 209 The Board of Public Works wishes to remind residents that the Department needs to fully clear roads from edge-of-pavement to edge-of-pavement to ensure adequate access for public safety vehicles and to ensure that there will be adequate room, especially in January and February, for the next storm that may come through. This need necessitates a policy similar to that of the Massachusetts Highway Department regarding snow plow damage. The Town is not responsible for damage to mailboxes, fences, shrubs, etc ... that are in the layout of the road as a result of the snow removal operation. The road layout, which varies from street to street, typically extends 5- 8 feet past the edge of the pavement. The vast majority of snow damage is caused by the weight of the snow coming off of the plow. We understand the need to have mailboxes close enough to the road to ensure that mail will be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. We recommend placing mailboxes 18-24 inches off of the curb line where they will be typically far enough away from the road to avoid being hit directly by a plow and still be accessible to the mail carrier. The Board of Public Works appreciates the fact that clearing snow from your driveway is a difficult and strenuous task. We do ask those of you who have private plows to not plow your snow into the street. This also extends to those who use snow blowers. Not only does this create a hazard to the traveling public but it also increases the Town's costs as it often forces us to go back and replow streets that have already been cleared and treated with chemicals. In addition, we caution you to keep your children and pets away from the side of the road and the snow banks when plows are in the area. Visibility during a storm is typically very poor and road conditions are such that it is very difficult for a snow plow to stop quickly on an icy road. Finally, despite the fact that they leave snow at the end of the driveway that you just shoveled, the Board asks you to be courteous to our snow plow drivers and to understand that they are just doing the job that they have been instructed to do under very difficult conditions. We remind you that the Department does not have adequate staff to rotate drivers during storms. The driver you see plowing in front of your house in the morning is the same driver you see go by in the early evening and most likely over night. This driver, when the storm has finished, then has to go home and shovel his or her driveway. If the storm is in late January, most likely the driver has been out all night a few days earlier working on a previous storm. Drivers do take short breaks during storms, but they are far from fresh at the end of a storm. We ask you to be considerate and to understand that drivers simply can not pay special attention to your driveway or mailbox as there are 5,000 driveways and 5,000 mailboxes that line the Town's streets. The Board of Public Works thanks our plow operators for their efforts so that the rest of us can lead our lives during the winter with minimal disruption. PUBLIC GROUNDS AND CEMETERY The public grounds division maintains the Town's three cemeteries, the Town's athletic complexes including Ellis Field, Myrtle Street Playground, B. Everett Hall Field, Gallant Field, Briggs Field, and the rear field at Salmond School, as well as the grounds of the Library, the Stetson House, the Luddam's Ford site, and the DPW facilities. The division also maintains an active tree and roadside brush control program around town. All told the division operates and maintains approximately 88 acres of facilities with a staff of 5 employees and is assisted in its larger projects by employees of other DPW divisions. 210 The public grounds division dedicates significant resources to meet the high expectations of the users of the Town's parks and playing fields. We attempt to groom infields several times a week to accommodate the playing schedules of the various field clients. Parks are generally mowed once a week. The Board and the DPW' s employees take pride in the condition of the playing surfaces and will continue to work hard in the future to work with the Parks and Recreation Committee and local groups to provide residents with high quality recreation facilities. The Board of Public Works asks residents to assist us by using the trash barrels located at the fields and by picking up trash and debris that they may find on the fields as having to dedicate time for this activity takes away from our other maintenance efforts. A total of 63 graves in 27 lots were sold in the Hanover Center Cemetery in FY 08. The cemetery staff accommodated 83 internments including cremations. Overall, the cemetery operation took in $87,185 in revenues in FY 08. The Board of Public Works thanks the department staff and the residents whose efforts make the Hanover Center Cemetery such a beautiful venue for the Town's annual Memorial Day Observance. The total cost of public grounds operations in FY 08 was $196,979. Cemetery operations cost an additional $113,812. TRANSFER STATION The transfer station division continues to offer a cost effective means of handling the Town's solid waste needs. Through the recycling efforts of the residents, a significant percent of the total waste handled by the Town was diverted to recycling programs. Not only do these programs remove much of the state banned wastes from the waste stream, they significantly reduce the cost of operations. The Transfer Station and Ames Way brush/compost piles handled the following amounts of waste for FY 08 (tons): mixed waste (main pit) - 4,792, construction and demolition -1,104, bulky waste -128, recyclables - 1,602 (approx), yard waste - 1,700 (approx). The approximate cost per ton, including labor and overhead for each of the components of waste was as follows: mixed waste - $117.23, construction -and demolition - $111.43, bulky waste - $117.80, recyclables - $25.08, yard waste - $9.60. Despite the recycling efforts, Hanover is missing out on lost opportunities as some residents do not recycle. This translates to increased costs for the taxpayer. Studies of paper recycling trends nationwide applied to Hanover suggest Hanover is throwing away as much as 1,000 tons of recyclable paper and cardboard annually as mixed waste at a cost of $117,000. This material, if recycled, could bring in upwards of $40,000 on the recycling market at no additional cost to the town. With a few exceptions, the Town generally makes money or at least breaks even on recycled materials. The cost per ton estimated above attempts to quantify the overhead associated with 211 recycling, but it is just an estimate. The same material thrown into the main pit would have cost the town $187,000 in additional funds to dispose. Recycling does pay. In addition, the Town does have a mandatory recycling bylaw and the State has banned recyclable materials from landfills. The Board of Public Works encourages residents to take full advantage of the recycling opportunities so tax dollars that are literally thrown away with the solid waste can be used for more constructive purposes. Transfer Station stickers continue to be a topic of conversation around Hanover. The DPW issues stickers annually, starting around the first of September. At the present time, stickers are free to anyone who can show residency in the Town of Hanover. Approximately 7,000 stickers are issued every year. The sticker program, while it does have some costs, also has its rewards. Since the sticker program and gate attendants were added in FY 04, tonnages are down 15% and solid waste disposal costs are down approximately $100,000 per year with approximate costs of $35,000-$40,000, including all labor charges. In short, while the sticker program is a minor inconvenience, the savings are significant. The Board of Public Works sees transfer station stickers as a necessary evil as solid waste removal costs the Town approximately a million dollars a year. The DPW's brush and compost piles located on Ames Way are considered part of the Town's solid waste operation. These piles divert waste which many years ago was handled through back yard brush and compost piles. As time has gone on, this type of waste found itself into landfills and incinerators as residents statewide did not want to have piles in their yards. To combat the growing problem, the state somewhat mandated that communities offer brush and compost piles to divert such waste so it could be recycled. The Town's brush pile costs $5,900 to process in FY 08. The compost pile costs $10,420 to manage. The Ames Way site is not an ideal location for these operations. Residents are urged to utilize extreme caution and to drive slowly when entering the highway facility as this is an active highway maintenance facility. In addition, residents are reminded that both piles may be closed at times for maintenance and are not open during or shortly after snow storms. Total revenues from solid waste operations in FY 08 were $113,373, down from $129,283 in FY 07. Total expenses associated with the Town's solid waste operation in FY 08 were $946,725, also down from $949,642 in FY 07. LAND DEVELOPMENT The Department provides inspectional services of new subdivisions to ensure the infrastructure under construction is built to the specifications of the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations for Subdivisions. This is an on-going process as projects sometimes take multiple years to complete. The Department is currently monitoring thirteen projects that are under construction. Several of these are substantially complete with only minor items remaining before they will be ready for street acceptance. 212 The following roadways were accepted at the May 2008 Town Meeting based on a favorable recommendation of the Board of Public Works: Lally Farms Drive Shingle Mill Lane (extension) River Road (extension) TE Berry Farm Road WATER DISTRIBUTION The water distribution division manages and maintains roughly 110 miles of water mains, a thousand fire hydrants, over a thousand distribution system valves, and approximately 4,900 water services. This year the division performed seven emergency repairs of water breaks, replaced four hydrants, installed twelve new water services, supervised the installation of 23 new services by contractors, performed bi-annual flushing of the Town's fire hydrants and water mains, and continued with the ongoing testing, repair, and replacement of water meters. In addition, the division maintained an aggressive program of testing of backflow prevention devices, performing 449 tests on 287 devices to ensure and protect the integrity of the distribution system from cross contamination. Finally, the water distribution division performed approximately 21,000 water meter readings. The water distribution division continued its program of installing radio read water meters with the current focus on commercial and difficult-to-read meters. The current count is 308 meters. As we reported last year, the conversion to radio read is a natural progression of the Town's meter automation efforts that started in 1988 which we hope will help us perform the 21,000 meter readings we do annually in a more efficient manner. As we reported last year, the meters that were installed in the early 1990's are beginning to reach the end of their expected life. The vast majority of meters were installed over a five year period in the mid 1990's. We have recently seen a drop off in metered water despite the annual increase in water pumped. As such, the Department began a program in FY 2008 to replace five percent of the water meters each year over a twenty year cycle. As new meters are installed, they will all be radio read meters. The distribution division completed the replacement of a segment of water main on Broadway between the Broadway Wells and Spring Street. Now complete, this project provides better flow from the Broadway Water Treatment Plant to the south and west sides of Town. We are coordinating our work with the local gas utility and plan to overlay the road in the fall of 2008. We ask for patience as this project proceeds. The total cost of water distribution operations in FY 08 was $617,261. WATER TREATMENT The water treatment division maintains and operates the Town's three water treatment plants and nine wells in four well fields in addition to operating the Town's state licensed microbiology 213 laboratory. Overall, the treatment division produced 517,581,106 gallons of water during the fiscal year. Rapid increases in energy costs and their subsequent effects on the commodities markets are stressing the water treatment operation. Electrical costs account for 11 percent of the treatment budget. Chemicals account for 16 percent. Any change in either of these two items has a significant impact on the treatment costs. We are constantly looking for ways to stabilize these costs. The wind turbine which will be built at the Pond Street Treatment Plant in the spring of 2009 is an example of such improvements. Nevertheless, we are concerned moving forward as bids for chemicals for FY 09 have increased from 10% to 150% per chemical and shortages of some chemicals are predicted as a result of diversion of supplies of raw materials to the production of fertilizers to support the development of ethanol. Labor costs also play a significant role in the water treatment operation, accounting for 3 7 percent of our operating costs. We are fast tracking automation efforts at all of our treatment facilities to reduce long term labor costs as well as to increase reliability of the facilities. The Department processed 198.2 million gallons of water through the Broadway Treatment Plant in FY 08 at a cost of $0.86 per thousand gallons, not including labor. This number is up from $0.77 per thousand gallons in FY 07. The Beal Plant processed 116.5 million gallons at a cost of $0.99 per thousand gallons, up from $0.97 in FY 07. The Pond Street Plant treated 202.8 million gallons at a cost of $2.31 per thousand gallons, up from $2.27 in FY 07. Needless to say, the Water Treatment Division maximizes the use of its least expensive sources. It has been suggested that the Department should look at ways to phase out the Pond Street Plant or make it more efficient. This simply is not an option. The Broadway and Hanover Street well fields do not have unlimited capacity. The Pond Street facility is highly depended on chemicals and electricity, and despite its high cost, it must provide a large percentage of the Town's water supply. With the Town's economic goals of increased growth, the facility will be essential in meeting the increased water demand. In addition, the Board of Public Works would like the public to know that cost is only one factor in determining the quantity of water that will be pumped through each treatment plant on a given day. The amount of precipitation the Town has received over the past 60-90 days, the level of water in the ground, raw water quality, system demand, and current staffing are factors that also play a role in the decision making process. While we will continue to maximize the use of the least expensive sources, we will also continue to utilize the Pond Street Plant because it is the largest source of water that is available to the Town. Despite Pond Street's high operating costs, the Board of Public Works cautions the Town not to lose sight of the importance of the Pond Street well field as developers pressure the community to relax aquifer protection regulations to encourage development along route 53 in the vicinity of the well fields. Exploration over the years has shown that there is no other source of water available to the community. New development surely increases tax revenues, but it also has costs that developers are quick to minimize. The stressing of the public water supply beyond its ability to deliver a reliable source of water in quantities that are needed is one such cost. The 214 potential loss of an irreplaceable water supply through accidental pollution is another cost that will impact the community for decades with potential clean-up costs for rate payers in the millions of dollars. The Board of Public Works urges Town Boards, Committees and residents to carefully weigh the long-term impacts of development. As reported last year, the increased pumping capacity as a result of the Broadway Plant reduced the reliance on any one source of supply, allowing us to not over pump any particular well. Drought conditions in the late summer did require a mandatory water ban in September to carry the supply over until the fall rains. We wish to remind residents that Hanover receives all of its drinking water from that which falls from the sky and sinks into the ground. The Town is limited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of water we may withdraw from the ground over the course of the year. This limit, known as our Water Management Act permit amount, is designed to protect the region's rivers and streams from being pumped to dangerously low levels by area water suppliers. The Town is very close to exceeding our Water Management Act ceiling as a result of new development and the over watering of lawns. We encourage the use of conservation measures including environmentally friendly landscaping techniques to minimize the outside use of water. The Department continues to partner with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) in co-sponsoring their Greenscapes program. Details of this program are available on the NSRWA's website at www.nsrwa.org. We encourage you to visit this website as well as those of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (www.epa.gov) and the American Water Works Association (www.awwa.org) to learn more about drinking water. The total cost of water treatment operations in FY 08 was $1,280,053. In conclusion, the Board recognizes the dedication of its employees who continue to respond whenever they are asked to solve whatever challenging problem they are asked to solve, regardless of the time of day, the day of the week, or the weather. Our goal is to accomplish our mission with as little fanfare as possible and our employees make this goal a reality. We ask residents to personally acknowledge the efforts of these individuals as they see them around town. We thank our business partners for their assistance in helping us accomplish our goals. We also thank our colleagues in neighboring towns whose cooperation and advice at times makes our job so much easier. Finally, we wish to thank other departments of the Town and all of the Town's residents for their continued support of the department's efforts. Respectfully submitted, Board of Public Works Louis N. Avitabile, Chairman John L. Benevides Robert S. O'Rourke 215 REPORT OF THE HANOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Hanover Public Schools continues to benefit from the collaboration and commitment of the School Committee, town officials, administrators, professional staff, support staff, parents, and community to ensure that the district's mission, to "guide every student to thrive in a global economy," is achieved. In 2007 - 2008, Hanover Public Schools experienced some administrative changes. Harvey Brooks took over as interim principal for the year at Hanover High School after former principal, Ed Walsh, left to become the new assistant superintendent of schools in Duxbury. In addition, Charles Egan was selected as the new Middle School principal, replacing Ed Lee, who left to become a high school principal. Laura Miceli, former Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel left in February to accept a position with the Massachusetts Department of Education and Jim Shillinglaw, former Pupil Personnel Services Director, who retired in June, was replaced by Ellen Witter-Harrington. Jean Hight replaced Rosalind Davis as Nurse Leader for the district. These new administrators bring many years of educational experience to Hanover Public Schools as well as a shared belief that all students can achieve with rigorous and challenging academic opportunities. However, nothing remains constant and the following individuals retired in June after having served the children of Hanover Public Schools with dedication and commitment for many years. These individuals were the following: District - Jim Shillinglaw, High School - Robert Margarit; Middle School - Ruth Douilette, Anne Wass; Cedar School - Mary Shalgian, Mary Stagno and Alison Butterworth; Center/Sylvester School - Mary Flanagan. Spring 2007 MCAS Results The Massachusetts Department of Education continues to assess the yearly progress of each school and the district overall through administration of MCAS every spring. Results were reported in grades 3 through IO in English Language Arts, mathematics and Science and Technology. The state and federal No Child Left Behind Act requires all students to be proficient in English Language Arts and mathematics by 2014. Listed below are the results from the Spring 2007 MCAS tests. In addition, the district's performance on MCAS is measured by the state relative to all students' progress toward attaining proficiency. These results, which are also included in the table below, are reported annually for each school's performance and the district's overall performance toward achieving Adequate Yearly Progress (A YP). 216 Grade and Subject % Advanced/ % Proficient %Needs %Warning/ Above Improvement Failing Proficient District State District State District State District State GRADE03- 27 14 47 45 25 32 2 9 READING GRADE03- 24 19 45 41 24 24 7 16 MATHEMATICS GRADE04- 14 10 66 46 19 34 1 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE 04- 25 19 35 29 37 39 3 13 MATHEMATICS GRADE05- 16 15 58 48 23 28 3 9 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE05- 21 19 38 32 36 31 5 18 MATHEMATICS GRADE 05- 13 14 44 37 39 37 3 12 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GRADE 06- 17 9 72 58 10 25 l 7 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE06- 21 20 44 32 27 28 9 20 MATHEMATICS GRADE07- 5 9 80 60 13 23 1 8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE07- 11 15 36 31 39 30 13 24 MATHEMATICS GRADE OS- 27 12 65 63 7 18 1 6 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE OS- 26 17 31 28 31 30 11 25 MATHEMATICS GRADE OS- 5 3 55 30 34 44 6 24 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 217 GRADE IO- 32 22 58 49 9 24 2 6 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE IO - 49 42 36 27 10 22 5 9 MATHEMATICS No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Accountability Status District Improvement Rating ON TARGET ~eifonn~ce Rating _. Improvement Rating :._ .., IDGB'.. ; ABOVE TARGET Curriculum and Professional Development Curriculum and professional development work in the district was led by Laura Miceli, the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, during 2007 - 2008 until her departure in February. The following are some of last year's highlights in curriculum work: • Implementation of the district's Curriculum Renewal Plan in the areas of Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering, and Social Studies; • Implementation of the district's Textbook Renewal Plan; • Realignment of History curriculum in grades 6-12 to meet the new MCAS test requirements; • Purchase of new History textbooks for the M iddle School and High School; • Continuation of Hanover Public Schools' Teacher Mentoring Program and the New Teacher Induction Program; • Implementation of district - wide benchmark assessments in mathematics • Development of professional development opportunities for staff through in - district course offerings, graduate courses, in- service opportunities, and teacher developed action research activities; • Additional AP Courses and other courses at High School • Realignment of Social Studies courses to match MCAS test requirements in US History Tecltnology The mission of the technology department under the leadership of Michael Purdy, Director of Technology, is to "provide superior educational opportunities for all stakeholders through the efficient and innovative use of technology". The following are some of the major changes in our schools and at the district level during the past school year: Hanover High School • Upgraded all server operating systems; increased server storage to 2 terabytes (2000 GB) 218 • Networked copier/printer for teacher access; added 8 network printers • Rewired the data network in CAD Lab (room 127); added a 24 port switch; installed 2 new computers • Added 2 computers, an LCD projector, and a new SmartBoard to office-side library mini-lab Hanover Middle School • Installed gigabit switches in all server closets for increased network speed • Built new Intel-based iMac lab in room 224 with 29 new student stations and 1 new teacher station • Built new science and technology lab in room 222 with reimaged Dell computers from 109C • Created a 12 seat math lab and a 13 seat reading lab Cedar School • Upgraded library lab with 24 student and 1 teacher Intel-based iMac • Upgraded network with new switches in every room (100 MB/s minimum speed) • Completed wireless access throughout the building • Redesigned school website Center School • Increased network drops and upgraded switches in Room 4 Lab • Added 2 new color printers • Replaced server and upgraded storage capacity • Redesigned school website Sylvester School • Upgraded lab with 10 new Intel-based iMacs • Upgraded most network switches to gigabit and replaced Cat5e cables • Redesigned school website Pupil Personnel Services Ellen Witter - Harrington completed her first year as the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, admirably leading the district through a highly involved Massachusetts Department of Education Coordinated Program Review. As one part of its accountability system, a CPR review covers requirements in the areas of Special Education, Civil Rights Methods of Administration and Other General Education Requirements, and English Learner Education in Public Schools. A five member Massachusetts Department of Education team visited Hanover School District during the week of February 4, 2008, to evaluate the implementation of selected criteria in the program areas of special education, civil rights, and other related general education requirements, and English learner education. The onsite team commended the following areas that were brought to its attention and that it believes have a significant and positive impact on the delivery of educational services for students enrolled in the Hanover School District: The Hanover School District staffare commended for their capacity to highly individualize services for 219 student; its collaboration amongst staff and its ability to develop creative solutions to meet individual needs of students through planning time, early release time and with materials and professional development as needed. In addition, Hanover School District is commended for the prevention programs it has established such as the Student Intervention Team, building-based teams at all levels and the implementation of the Response to Intervention Program. The implementation of the home hospital requirements is also highly individualized as students with cancer are connected to their classroom via web-cam and the district users their own staff as tutors to ensure continuity of the curriculum. The Hanover School District is commended for the implementation of a new program, PACT that utilizes two facilitators for each Team room to facilitate discussion of a specific topic such as disability, current events or bullying. In a partnership with the North River Collaborative, the Hanover Public Schools worked closely with the police, fire and emergency personnel to prevent and plan for emergencies and to ensure safety in all of its schools. Some of these activities included school building audits and training for principals, teachers, and other school staff to prevent as well as to increase preparedness as well as to respond effectively in emergency situations. The school health educators maintain a collegial relationship with the school nurses. There is sharing of current information about disease prevention and health maintenance. School nurses makes presentations to staff, students and parents on various health issues. One hundred percent of our student health records are computerized allowing us to continuously appraise and identify students at risk. There is ongoing collaboration between the VNA and the school nurses to offer support to low income and families at risk. Two committees, The Health Advisory Council and The Healthy Schools Committee, are concerned with the physical well being of our students. The focus of the Health Advisory Council is to promote health education opportunities, to facilitate healthy choices, and to link the schools with community resources. The Heath Advisory Council is diverse with representation from the schools and the community. The Healthy Schools Committee monitors the physical environment to ensure that all of our schools are places for optimal learning. Some of the professional development activities have included the following topics: Legal Issues in Schools; Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum in the Regular Education Classroom; Metacognitive Strategies Training for Middle and High School Educators; Response to Intervention; Writing Clear Individualized Educational Plan Goals, Objectives and Progress Reports; Introduction to Structured Teaching - Behavior Management Strategies for Students; Helping Students with Autism Transition Successfully: Language Processing Perspective; Enriching Content Classes for English as a Second Language Students; Enhancing English Language Leaming in Elementary Schools; and Writing Across the Curriculum Grades K-4, John Collins Writing Course. In the spring of 2008 the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC), in conjunction with the Pupil Personnel Services Director and the Business Manager, hosted 220 an appreciation dinner for the district's van drivers to endorse the exceptional care the staff demonstrates when transporting our special needs children. Parent and Community Groups The Town of Hanover demonstrates a strong commitment to education through its cooperative and collaborative work with other Town boards and agencies. In addition, several community organizations including the Hanover Parent Teachers Alliance, the Hanover Foundation for Educational Enrichment, the Hanover Parent Advisory Council, the Hanover Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, the Hanover Woman's Club, Athletic Boosters, Music Parents Club, Lions Club, Tri-Town Rotary, and the Hanover Permanent Scholarship Fund support the Hanover Schools. Each organization provides substantial funding resources to the schools. Additional Town organizations such as the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, the Cultural Council, the Historical Commission, and the Council on Aging also have worked with staff and students to enhance our programs and opportunities for students. In addition, Hanover Public Schools is appreciative of the collaborative efforts of the following town departments whose work continually benefits Hanover Public Schools: the Hanover Police Department, and Hanover Fire Departments, the Treasurer's office, the Tax Collector's office, and the Department of Public Works. Cedar Elementary School Cedar School, which serves Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4, had an October 1, 2007 enrollment of 527 students. Outside groups and/or associations recognized the following staff for their accomplishments: Mrs. Colleen Russell, "Day Made Better Award from Office Max, Stacey DeCotis, PCEA "Rookie of the Year Award; Jessica McDermott, Pamela Ryan, and Mary Shalgian, PCEA Professional Service Awards; Marcia Tucker, PCEA Service to Education Award; Marilyn Chadwick and Pamela Ryan, PCEA Honorary Life Membership Award. The Response to Intervention Model continued to be defined as a method to help all students succeed in literacy. Staff continued to focus on utilizing data and tools that were geared to ensuring student achievement thorough staff development in data analysis, technology integration, and MCAS Action Planning. Center and Sylvester Elementary Schools As of the October 1, 2007, there were 609 students in the Center and Sylvester Schools. Melissa McGrath and Katherine Bartolotti were recognized by the Plymouth County Education Association for their contributions to education. Continued curriculum work on mathematics included piloting of a benchmark assessment for each term in grades one through four. An autistic program was developed for students with autism to provide ongoing education opportunities for formal instruction as well as meaningful opportunities for inclusion with peers. Throughout the school year, teachers participated in ongoing professional development that focused on student assessment using DRA2 and DIBELS. Fourteen staff members participated in the John Collins Writing course. In addition, there were multiple opportunities throughout the year to work in the areas of content instruction to develop units of study. 221 The first annual Lego Robotics Team worked throughout the year participating in a tournament in Quincy with other local Lego Robotics teams where the team was awarded the trophy in the category "Creativity". Parent volunteers, an integral part of the school community, helped to bring the following to students: two book fairs, Dad's Pizza Night, Welcome Back Social, The Polar Express, Science Fair and Sports Day. In addition, Student council, students and parents worked together to give back to the community through donations to the Hanover food pantry and the VNA as well as running an afternoon of Bingo at the Senior Center. Hanover Middle School As of the October 1, 2007, there were 902 students in the Middle School. Nine new staff were hired to replace exiting staff in such areas as SPED, English, Foreign Language, Science, Social Studies and Math and Reading labs. A continued focus in the Middle School was on developing and implementing district curriculum and a chief goal of professional development at the Middle School was to develop common assessments. Other areas of focus were on co-teaching, developing, assessment and curriculum development in science and English standards. As part of the district's multi-year textbook adoption plan, purchases were completed in grades 5-8 for literature anthologies. Although there are many exceptional students who attend Hanover Middle School too numerous to mention, he following students were honored at ceremonies for their achievements: Nicholas Katsikis and Mark Picardi, perfect attendance; Emily LaFond, Amanda Parry and Brendan Stone, NELMS A wards (Middle School A ward- Students Nominated by Teachers; Kevin Coyne, David M. Walsh Science Award; Joshua Affsa, Fredrick Doll Award for Academic Effort; Andrew Blanchard, Joy Tucker Service and Citizenship Award; Kayla Savage, Philip J. O'Neil Citizenship Award; Jefferson Tra Spelling Bee Winner; Kelsey Sladen, Ben Hyland, Julian Bartone, Kara Milley, and Kayla Savage, Boston Globe Scholastic Award. The Middle School students and staff continually involve themselves in special events that help to raise monies for town and local charities as well as provide gifts. The following charitable fundraising events were held: Harvest Fest, Turkey Trot and Toys for Tots. A yearly major beneficiary of the Harvest Fest is the Hanover Visiting Nurses. Hanover HigJ, School The 2007-2008 school year at Hanover High School was highlighted by student achievements in all areas, including the classroom, on the playing fields and in student activities. One hundred sixteen students in grades 10, 11, and 12 took 186 AP exams. Students received a qualifying score of 3 or higher ( out of 5) on 82 of the exams. Ninety six percent of the junior class passed the Math MCAS on their first attempt in the spring of 2007 with 85% scoring Advanced or Proficient. Ninety-nine percent passed the English/Language Arts MCAS with 91 % scoring Advanced or Proficient. All continuing seniors in the Class of 2008 passed the exams before their senior year. Forty-six students were recognized as John and Abigail Adams Scholarship winners based on their 222 perfonnance on the MCAS. We are pleased to have sent four girls to Girls' State and four boys to Boys' State as follows: Janelle Bridson, McKenzie Curran, Christine Osborne, Kim Sullivan, Christopher Dolan, Jake Porter, Kevin Manning, and Michael Vandenbergh. Dana de Veer (Class of 2009) won the Earth Day essay contest sponsored by the Hanover Mall and a tree has been planted in her honor in front of Hanover High School. Jonathan Terry won first place in Hanover High School's Science Fair, as well as second place in the Regional Science Fair at Bridgewater State College. Jazna Stannard placed second in the High School's Science Fair, as well as second place in the Regional Science Fair at Bridgewater State College. Both of these students represented Hanover High School by participating in the State Science Fair at MIT. Hanover High School's third, fourth and fifth science fair winners were James Alexander, Emily Abi-Kheirs and Christopher DiTullio, respectively. Boston Globe Art Show Honorable Mention awards were presented to Esther Kim, Printmaking; Theresa Pallotta, Ceramics; and Erin McLaughlin, Sculpture. The winner of the annual Lions Club Speech Contes~ for 2007- 2008 was Nate McCune. John Avitabile qualified to compete in "Who Wants to be a Mathematician" held at the Museum of Science and received an honorable mention. On 1 November 15 \ eight seniors and thirteen juniors were inducted into the Sylvester Chapter of the National Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony. Chapter officers attended a leadership conference at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. The entire chapter ran two Red Cross Blood drives, painted and cleaned rooms at the Cardinal Cushing School and raised money for Children's Hospital. In addition, throughout the school year, members provided tutoring and homework help three mornings a week before school in the library. Clubs and Activities Over 17 clubs offered more than 250 students the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. Juniors and seniors participated in Career Day organized by Lindy Hansen and Stacy Pereira in conjunction with the Hanover Chamber of Commerce. Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of business, health, public safety, and legal occupations. Rita Silvia, Department Head of World Languages, took nine students on a nine-day tour of Greece and Italy. Allyson Youngworth, a French teacher, and Sue Egan, Department Head of Guidance, took 13 students on a ten-day tour of France. Tony DeFranzo, Department Head of Science, and Kurt Giessler, Engineering teacher, advised our Robotics Club. The club traveled to two regional competitions in Plymouth and won the Team Safety Award. Nine students traveled to Miami with Dr. DeFranzo and Mr. Giessler to compete in the National BotsIQ Competition. John Hopkins, Matt Plummer and Laura Collins advised the Drama Club. This year's production was Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Jake Plummer played the part of the Stage Manager, while Katie Crimmins played Emily and Alex Fitts was George. Our Guidance Department, in conjunction with several teachers, began a new school-day program called the PACT. The Clothesline Project visited Hanover High School for four days at the end of April. Athletics Our students continue to excel not only in the classroom but in their respective sports. Each season had its own highlights. In the fall, our boys' soccer team won the Patriot 223 League Fisher Division for the fourth year in a row. The boys' cross country team also won the Patriot League Fisher Division for the fourth year in a row. The girls' volleyball won the Patriot League Fisher Division for the third year in a row while cheerleading won the Patriot League competition for the first time. We were very pleased by cheerleading' s first championship. Our winter teams had a great season. The boys' hockey won the Patriot League for the second year in a row. Boys' and girls' indoor track was introduced this year. Mike Wheeler was the State Champion and the New England runner-up in the 55 meter sprint. We are proud of his accomplishments. In the spring, the baseball team won the league championship for third year in a row, while the softball team won the league championship for the sixth year in a row. In track, Mike Wheeler won the Division IV State Track Meet in the I 00 meter dash, and Craig Gattereau won the Division IV State Track Meet in the high jump. Four hundred nineteen out of 669 students, or 63% of the student body, participated in the High School Athletic Program. Music Department In the fall the Marching Band participated in the annual Halloween Parade and marched in the annual Taunton Christmas Parade. The Marching Band also performed at the Memorial Day Parade in May. In August, the Band held their week-long Band Camp at Camp Wind in the Pines. Twelve students participated in the 4th Annual American Choral Directors Association, Massachusetts' Chapter of the Honors Choir Choral Spectrum Festival at UMass Amherst in October 2007. In addition combined High School and Middle School concerts were held. Our select girls' chamber choir, VOX, was invited by the Hanover Council on Aging to perform at their Monthly Tea at the beginning of December. The women of VOX performed a 30 minute recital of seasonal music and carols. Also in the holiday spirit, several small instrumental ensembles performed at the tree lighting ceremony organized by the Lions Club at the Hanover Town Hall, and also at the Stetson House. VOX was invited by the Harbour Choral Arts Society (a community choir located in Hanover) to sing in their annual Christmas Concert at the beginning of December at the Stetson House Event and another concert at Old South Union Church in Weymouth. VOX also traveled to Dana Farber at the end of December to carol and sing for cancer patients. This was a community outreach that greatly impacted and affected the young women of VOX. The members of the HHS Choral Program did their annual Christmas Caroling Fundraiser. Many of the caroling events occurred at local nursing homes and adult care centers. The students of the HHS Music Department participated in the annual Hanover Parent's - Music Club Fundraiser at the end of January. The Jazz Ensemble performed several times for the community, including the Hanover Cultural Council Fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus. The Music Program had seven students - Matthew MacDougall, Alison Kenney, and Alayna Savage for Chorus, Michael Leber, Alana Sennett, and Graham Clancy for Band, and Michael Prentky for Orchestra - accepted to the Southeastern Senior Districts Festival. Matthew MacDougall and Alayna Savage then were accepted into the All-State Choir which is a part of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Annual 224 Conference. The Music Program also had several students accepted into the SEMSBA Festival: Alayna Savage, Caroline Jones, Erin Hannigan, Brooke Wilder, Matthew MacDougall, Jin Park, Bill Packer, Steven Wilson, Ashley Blumberg, Gabrielle Lash, Michael Leber, Dana de Veer, Alana Sennett, and Alex Judge. The HHS Music Department hosted their second annual Student Artists' Recital in February 2008. This recital featured the members of the Honors Concert Band and the Honors Concert Chorus, performing solos and duets in a recital setting. The Concert Band, VOX, and the Concert Chorus participated in MICCA (Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductor's Association) at the beginning of April. Concert Band was awarded a silver medal rating, Concert Chorus was also awarded a silver medal rating and VOX was awarded a gold medal rating. VOX's gold medal rating afforded them the opportunity to perform at the "Stars at the Symphony" concert at Symphony Hall. The Jazz Band participated for the first time in the IAJE (International Association of Jazz Educators) SE District Festival. The Jazz Band was awarded a bronze medal rating. The Hanover COA also invited The Corporation, our men's a cappella group, to sing at their monthly tea in May. The Corporation was also invited to sing for the staff appreciation event at the Center School. The Corporation was invited by Rep. Nyman to perform at the State House in June 2008. The Corporation was able to sing around the grounds of the State House, performed America for the House of Representatives, and sang for Martha Coakley and Governor Deval Patrick. Graduation Graduation exercises were held on the Harry Gerrish Memorial Field on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. One hundred and ninety-nine students received diplomas. Senior class president Andrew Bridson welcomed the audience while Kathleen Franklin delivered the valedictory. Dr. Kristine E. Nash, Superintendent of Schools, presided over her _first presentation of diplomas while Mrs. Susan Brady, Chairperson of the School Committee, made the presentations. Mr. Edwin Walsh, Principal, and Mr. Anthony Hrivnak, Assistant Principal, finished their second year as successful building administrators. In conclusion, Hanover Public Schools continues to work toward providing equity and excellence to all students in its mission of "guiding every student to thrive in a global economy." Submitted by the Hanover School Committee Michael Cianciola, Chairperson Suzanne Brady, Vice - Chairperson Brian Shaw, Secretary Leslie Molyneaux Cindy Skordinski 225 REPORT OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Hanover Total revenue processed through the Collector Office - $56,606,250.57. Collections during the period of July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2008 for Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle Excise taxes, Parking Tickets, False Alarm bills and Water billing together with miscellaneous collections such as interest and fees on delinquent payments and fees for Municipal Lien Certificates amounted to $33,752,581.08. There were 5339 Real Estate parcels and 590 Personal Property bills. The total tax levy was $28,729,143.35. Unpaid Water accounts for the purpose of establishing a lien were committed to the 2008 Preliminary Real Estate bills. These are unpaid Fiscal 2006 Water bills. Interest is assessed at a rate of 16%, plus a fee of $25.00 to each account. The total assessment was $38,664.80. The Town of Hanover accepted the Community Preservation Act at the Election of November 2, 2004. As accepted, the act imposes a 3% surcharge on the Real Estate bill. The surcharge appears as a separate line on the Real Estate tax bill noted as CPA. The amount committed to the Real Estate was $680,905.70. All Departmental revenues are processed through the Town Collector's Office on a voucher system. Deposits are made on a daily basis and reported weekly to the originating department. The period July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2008, a total of 13,162 vouchers were processed in the amount of$22,853,669.49. Thru June 30, 2008 there were 13,236 Motor Vehicle Excise tax bills issued for vehicles registered and garaged in the Town of Hanover. There were also an additional 2285 Motor Excise tax bills issued for registrations in the year 2005, 2006, and 2007. If a Motor Vehicle Excise tax or Parking fine remains unpaid, the Registry of Motor Vehicles is notified to invoke the provisions of Chapter 60, Section 2A, which would call for the "flagging" of a driver's license and would deny the right to renew a license or register a motor vehicle in this Commonwealth or any other state until the Registry has been advised that all taxes are paid in full. This flagging system has proven to be extremely effective. Bills were collected dating back to 1979. The CLEARING FEE to the Registry of Motor Vehicles amounted to $8,480.00. Notices to lenders and contacting taxpayers in arrears of Fiscal Year 2007 Real Estate taxes resulted in one property unpaid in the amount of $3,950.22. To insure protection to the Town, all litigated accounts have ·'Continuance of Municipal Liens" filed at the Registry of Deeds. These are accounts that are presently under the Bankruptcy Court protection with Proof of Claims on file. 226 The total receipt for Municipal Lien Certificates were $21,800.00. A Municipal Lien Certificate is a legal document prepared for mortgage transfers, refinancing or line of credit. This document indicates whether truces and municipal charges are paid. The cost of this certificate is $50.00. During Fiscal year 2008, $144,471.72, was collected in interest and fees. This represents interest at the rate of 14% for all unpaid and overdue payments on Real Estate truces and 12% on Motor Vehicle Excise truces, together with Demand and Warrant charges. Bills that are past due after the demand process are turned over to an outside deputy collector for collection. The Department of Public Works commits all Water bills to the True Collector's office for collection. Accounts are billed on a rotating quarterly basis. The amount committed for Fiscal 2008 was $2,863,466.34. The amount collected for Fiscal 2008 was $2,731,778.74. Collections for Parking fines were $5,202.00. Parking in a handicapped area is $50,00, blocking fire lanes and impeding snow removal is $25.00, and all other fines $15.00. Since the inception of the Educational and the Elderly/Disabled Fund, $14,796.15, has been contributed to the funds. Both funds are overseen by Committees appointed by the Selectmen through the guidelines of the Department of Revenue. I would like to thank the taxpayers of Hanover for their conscientious efforts to pay the many bills (40,000) that are mailed from this office. Collections continue to be excellent which reflects the Town of Hanover's AA3 Bond rating. I would like to extend my appreciation to Elizabeth Driscoll, and Gayle Lowry for a job well done. We are in a "People Business" and they have displayed this in their professional methods and congenial dealing with the public. Respectfully submitted: JOANT. PORT-FARWELL TOWN COLLECTOR . ,- 227 REPORT OF THE HANOVER VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, INC. The Hanover Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. is committed to our long standing belief that the town of Hanover is a community with great strengths, yet also a community with health and other needs. Some of our duties to the residents are to provide various clinics and screenings; to coordinate programs with other town and area resources; to work closely with other town agencies; and to provide health education to the community. We have continually provided these services since 1929 and hope to for many more years to come. The volunteer Board of Management of The Hanover Visiting Nurse, Inc. works closely with our Nurse Administrator, Maureen Cooke, RN. and our part time nurses, Nancy Funder, R.N. and Ellen Lehane, RN. to help ensure that the medical and welfare concerns of the community are addressed as needed. Through the generosity of the residents and civic organizations of Hanover, we were able to award five scholarships to graduating seniors this year who were entering the field of nursing or an allied health field. Also, we sent thirty children to the summer Park and Recreation Day Camp. We continued the distribution and delivery of food and gifts to many families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Emergency assistance in many forms was also provided throughout the year to those in need. We wish to thank the Town of Hanover for its continued support and to all those who gave so generously to allow our continued commitment to the residents of Hanover. Respectfully submitted, Beverly A. Litchfield, President Hanover Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. 228 REPORT OF THE VISITING NURSE To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Hanover: The Hanover Visiting Nurse Association continues to provide professional health care to Hanover residents as it has for the past 80 years. The Hanover Visiting Nurse Association has continued to uphold its founding objective of providing home nursing care as well as regular health maintenance and preventive clinics for residents. The Hanover Visiting Nurse Association provides a variety of health promotion and illness prevention programs to residents. Our cholesterol testing program provides results and cholesterol education in one visit. A listing of all programs is included with this report. The agency works closely with the Hanover Council on Aging, Police & Fire departments, Old Colony Elder Services, Hospice, Therapists, School Nurses, the Hanover Food Pantry and Case Management departments of area hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Nursing services are provided to the Board of Health under contract with the Hanover Visiting Nurse Association. During the past year, the Hanover Visiting Nurse Association has awarded scholarships, camperships and assisted families and elders in need. Our holiday outreach program assisted over 100 families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are most grateful to the citizens of Hanover for their kindness and generosity. It is because of the generosity of the community that we are able to provide these services. I extend my deepest appreciation to the members of the Board of Management of the Hanover Visiting Nurse Association, a group of dedicated and committed volunteers. I also extend my thanks and grateful appreciation to the staff who always "go above and beyond," Nancy Funder, RN, Ellen Lehane, RN and secretary Donna Hynes. A total of 3775 clients were seen this past year. Nursing services totaled 1280 visits, an 8% increase from fiscal year 2007. Health Promotion visits totaled 810 and an additional 1685 residents were seen at various clinics, health fairs or for social service. The Hanover Visiting Nurse Association conducted thirty Senior Citizen Blood Pressure Clinics at various locations as well as twelve additional Blood Pressure Clinics at Town Hall. Our Board of Management volunteers each year for the Fire Station Open House in October. The Visiting Nurse Association participated in the Hanover Council on Aging Health Fair as well as the Health Fair sponsored by the YMCA. -/ 229 SCHEDULE OF HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Blood Pressure Clinics: Adults: Third Friday of each month, 1 :30 - 2:30 P.M., Nurse's Office, Town Hall Legion Housing: Second Wednesday of each month, 1 :30 - 2:30 P.M. Except July and August. Cardinal Cushing Housing: First Wednesday of the month at alternating buildings. Except July and August. COA/Newcomb Senior Center: Last Wednesday of month. 12 - 1:00 P.M. Diabetic Screening: Last Friday of the month 8 - 9:00 A.M., Nurse's Office, Town Hall. Appointments requested. Cholesterol Testing including HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and blood glucose by appointment only. Donation of$10.00 suggested to defray cost. Mantoux Testing done upon request. Annual Flu, Pneumonia and Tetanus Clinic. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions on various dates each autumn. If desired, house calls are made to all first babies or to any new mother in need of assistance. The Visiting Nurse Office is located on the lower level of the Town Hall. An answering machine will take your message if the Nurse is out of the office. Respectfully submitted, Maureen L. Cooke, RN Nurse Administrator Visiting Nurse 230 Hanover Emergency Food Pantry Report The Hanover Emergency Food Pantry has been more popular this year than every before. From July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, we had 779 family visits. Lest that scare you too much: we are serving 130 families this year. There are several single people who come in as well as families throughout the Town who use our services. The average family is 3-4 people and each family received a gift certificate to Shaw's or Stop and Shop each time they came, as well as enough non-perishables to last for 3-5 days. We are located at the First Baptist Church at the corner of Webster and Main Streets in North Hanover and are open to receive donations every Monday morning from 9:30 - 11 :30 ( except when there is a Monday Holiday or a Monday snow day, then we re open on Tuesday for stocking the shelves). Distribution is done on Wednesdays from 12:30 - 2:30 PM at the church. The townspeople are very supportive of our efforts, and without them, we would not have a pantry. The schools, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Lions Club and the Tri-town Rotary are among our most regular supporters, as are the businesses which run food drives throughout the year. We are also grateful to the Postal Service for their ingathering in May; the First Baptist Church which has allowed us to use their building for so many years and Shaw's Supermarket which furnishes us with milk crates in which to store our surplus food. We welcome most non-perishable foods, with the exception of lasagna noodles. The other ingredients are too costly for most people to make lasagna, and it is a shame to eat the noodles with just tomato sauce! Another item we do not welcome is any one serving package. We have a limited amount of space and these one serving items are usually packaged in large containers, taking up too much of our precious area. Our most urgent needs are canned meats and tuna fish, canned fruit, canned vegetables, ··mac ·n cheese", peanut butter and jam, tea Gust plain tea is fancy enough) and coffee; toilet paper in bulk (we will break it down later) and all kinds of snacks for kids. Thank you again for supporting the Food Pantry. We are there for anyone who needs our services. We don't have (or want) fancy food, but are delighted to help out when you need us. Respectfully submitted: Sally Boutin Barbara ltz, Co-chairs 231 REPORT OF THE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. (SSCAC) is an agency that administers many federal, state and private grants that are available for low income and elderly persons. During the fiscal year of SSCAC, a total of 110 Hanover households were served from October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008 through the many programs. TOTAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE HOUSEHOLDS CITIZENS ENERGY/UTILITY ASSISTANCE 1 CONSUMER AID 14 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WEATHERIZATION (DOEWAP) 2 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE 1 FUEL ASSISTANCE 55 HEAD START AND ALL EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE 9 PROGRAMS HEARTWAP (BURNER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT) 7 INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT (IDA) AND 2 VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) LASER (BUDGET/CREDIT MANAGEMENT) 1 LEND A HAND (PRIVATE FUNDS) I PRIVATE FUNDS FOR OIL HEAT ASSISTANCE 1 NATIONAL GRID (APPLIANCE AUDITING) 4 NATIONAL GRID (AUDIT & DWELLING WEATHERIZED) I TRANSPORTATION -INTER-TOWN MEDICAL AND OTHER TRIPS 12 IN LIFT EQUIPPED VANS FOOD - LOCALLY GROWN FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD DISTRIBUTED TO THE COUNCIL OF AGING EQUALED 972 LBS. APPROXIMATELY 748 MEALS. (Estimated average household is 2 persons per household) SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. 265 South Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-7575, X21 l www.sscac.org Patricia Daly, Executive Director 232 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 The Hanover Office of Veterans' Services continues to serve Veterans, their spouses and/or dependents by counseling, advising, and assisting in procuring Federal and State benefits or entitlements for which they may be eligible. On the State and local levels, we seek benefits for financial assistance, medical treatment, fuel assistance, tax abatements, housing, employment and counseling to those that are qualified under M.G.L. c. 115. The program is 75% reimbursable. The annual monetary award of applications filed in previous years that were adjudicated in favor of Veterans amounted to $1,366,500. Other agencies played a role in this figure; however, the Hanover Office of Veterans' Affairs filed many claims which contributed to the gross amount. On the Federal level, we seek benefits in such areas as medical/hospital treatment, Veterans Administration compensation and pensions, education, on-the-job training, home loans, substance abuse treatment and vocational rehabilitation. Our Department also provides assistance in obtaining Federal benefits such as service-connected disabilities, non-service pensions, enrollment into the VA Healthcare System and educational benefits. We provide Veterans and dependents assistance in obtaining military records, replacement of medals and ordering grave markers. The process may require appointments at the office or the client's home, or the JFK Federal Building in Boston and VA Hospitals in order to verify and justify eligibility. An investigation of assets or other sources of income is performed to seek alternative sources, such as Social Security, Social Security Disability and VA Pensions, for which the Veteran and/or spouse and dependents may be eligible, and would also limit the financial exposure to the Town and the State. The Federal Government does not automatically grant benefits to Disabled Veterans. Benefits must be applied for, and often fought for. I also visit hospitalized Veterans and those in nursing homes and eldercare facilities. I am presently Co-Chairman of the Veterans' Association Legislative Board. To date we have filed 8 bills pertaining to Veterans. I wish to thank Representative Bob Nyman and Senator Thomas Kennedy for their unwavering support of our Veterans, the American Legion Post #149, Santa's Helpers, the Visiting Nurse Association, the Council on Aging, and the citizens of Hanover for their continued support of my efforts on behalf of the Veterans of the Town. Respectfully submitted, Robert Lyons DirectorNeterans' Service Officer 233 REPORT OF THE HANOVER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE The Parks and Recreation Committee coordinate and implement recreational programs and facilities that benefit the entire community. In June of 2008, the committee, with the support of Town Meeting, hired its first full time administrator to manage its programs. The committee is grateful that this position was funded to ensure that programs and facilities are properly monitored by a professional staff person on a day to day basis. BUDGET The primary operation of the Department falls under a revolving fund for 100% self-supporting programs which have no direct cost to taxpayers. During Fiscal Year 2008, we generated $141,000 in the operation of the Park and Rec and Teen Extreme programs alone. Via this financial methodology, program participants underwrite 100% of the costs to run the programs, and with no budget costs to all taxpayers. We have endeavored to develop and fund excellent programs which will have the least financial impact upon the taxpayers. RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 2008 Summer Park and Rec along with the smaller Teen Extreme Programs were huge successes. Thanks to the Hanover School Department, the program was held rain or shine for the first time with the use of the Center and Sylvester Schools. We thank Principal Jane DeGrenier and Superintendent Dr. Kristine Nash for this exciting opportunity. Enrollment increased from the previous year by 100 to a total of 550 children. While the Teen Extreme program hit capacity weekly at 6th-8th graders. These programs took the first step toward providing parents with a reasonably cost effective and safe method of summer care while maintaining the traditions of the ever popular program. We look forward to taking greater strides in 2009 with the addition of an After-Camp program for working parents. Hanover Park and Recreation Brochures were modified in the fall of 2008 into a magazine format. Our programs now focus on a wider range of specializations including children's programs, adult programs, day trips, and "kid's nights out". Fall Programs included the continuation of the popular babysitting class and the Mark Molloy Fall Ball basketball clinic. Other continued programs include Kitchen Kids, Fencing, Middle School Nights at Healthtrax, and stroller strides. New programs include Introduction to College Essay Writing, Expressive Arts, and Blue Hills Hiking Club. Winter Programs continued to offer Ski Lessons at Blue Hills. Unfortunately, the balmy winter caused the cancellation of the program. Ski Trips with South Shore Vo Tech enjoyed some better conditions up north. Two trips to New York to the American Girl Place were very popular in December in March. The Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall was another enjoyable destination for residents. Babysitting Classes, Fencing and Kitchen Kids classes remained popular throughout the winter. ...... __ 234 Spring Programs included a wide array of programming for residents interested in outdoor activities. Archery, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, and Dog Training were introduced. Babysitting Classes, Spring Basketball Clinic, Fencing, Kids Crafts Class, Kitchen Kids, Instant Piano, Middle School Nights at Healthtrax, Stroller Strides, and a Spring Wrestling Clinic enjoyed success. The second annual Easter Egg Hunt was and hundreds of youngsters joined the search for brightly colored eggs and a chance to see the Easter Bunny. In May, Parks and Recreation sponsored a Boating Safety Education program. The Hanover Parks and Recreation has been extremely grateful for the opportunity to use the Hanover Police Station, Hanover Police Boys Club, Hanover Schools, John Curtis Free Library, Luddam's Ford Park, Masonic Hall, and the First Congregational Church's Riley Hall to operate its programs this past year. Our ability to provide new year round programming was made possible by a very loyal group of supporters including parents and children and we hope more residents take part in our programs for the upcoming year. Please visit the town website (www.hanover-ma.gov) to view descriptions and updates of all Parks and Recreation programming. MASTERPLAN Our master plan was completed in April of 2008 by Weston Sampson, and work will begin shortly on the King Street Recreation Complex by the DPW under the engineering supervision of Environmental Partners We pride ourselves on working cooperatively with other organizations and groups in town. We thank the Hanover School Department and especially Jane DeGrenier for allowing us the use of Center School during the 2008 Summer Program. We are especially grateful to the DPW and Victor Diniak for his assistance and cooperation in the maintenance of fields and facilities. Hanover is fortunate to have an outstanding youth sports organization in the Hanover Youth Athletic Association. For 58years, the HYAA has ably served the needs of the children in town, encouraging sportsmanship and providing numerous opportunities for children to engage in a variety of-athletic activities. The Parks and Recreation Committee wishes to acknowledge the many individuals, school and sports groups, civic and business organizations, town boards, committees and departments who have lent their support and assistance in our efforts to best serve the recreational needs of residents of all ages. While too numerous to mention none are forgotten and all are sincerely appreciated. Marc Craig, Recreation Administrator Julianne McLaughlin, Chairperson Catherine Harder-Bernier, Vice-Chairperson Amy Perkins, Secretary Michael Tivnan Peter Beauchamp April Manupelli 235 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HANOVER HISTORICAL COMMISSION JULY 1, 2007-JUNE 30, 2008 The Hanover Historical Commission held eleven open meetings from July 2007 to June 2008. The meetings are usually held at the Stetson House and all meetings are posted and interested persons are invited to attend. We cooperate with the Historical Society, the Overseers of the Stetson House, the Planning Board, the School Committee, the Library Trustees, the Selectmen, and individuals concerning the preservation of the buildings and history of our Town. We have met with the above committees concerning using Community Preservation funds which will use these funds for repairing floors at the Sylvester School, new columns at the Library, the repair of the roof of the Cobbler's Shop and the assisting to preserve historical archives of the Historical Society. We held meetings with individuals concerning the possible razing of historic properties. It is important the citizens should acquaint themselves with Hanover's Preservation By-Law concerning the razing of properties of 75 years and older. The Commission has met with owners of 7 properties during the year. One house was razed, others have been altered to preserve as much as possible. We have worked with the Concord Square Development Company to plan for the preservation and marking of our historic sites, mapping historic landscapes, improving the cemetery, preserving, conservation of our waters and open space, and updating our inventory of historic houses. This is a 10 year plan to work with other committees to preserve our fine Town. We will be working with Habitat for Humanity concerning a property which was saved from razing. The Commission tries to be responsive to requests from the community concerning preservation issues. Respectfully submitted, Hanover Historical Commission Barbara U. Barker, Chairman Carol A. Franzosa, Secretary Barbara Connor Peter K. Johnson Charles H. Minott 236 REPORT OF THE HANOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY FY 2008 was a significant year for the Hanover Housing Authority. On April 25, 2008, the Commonwealth's Department of Housing & Community Development approved the Town's first ever comprehensive Community Housing Plan (Affordable Housing Plan). The plan is considered effective on the date DHCD received the plan, which was February 21, 2008. The Housing Plan suggests a range of options to meet community-housing needs and to achieve the state's 10% threshold, while strengthening the physical and neighborhood character of the town. This Housing Plan represents a critical step in addressing the multitude of housing issues in we are facing in Hanover. Also, one of the recommendations of the plan was the town to immediately adopt ··local preference". In the fall of 2007, the Board of Selectmen officially established a local policy on the definition of local preference to be used for all future Chapter 40B projects as well as developments processed through the state's Local Initiative Program (LIP). Residential development projects that are to be counted in a Town's Subsidized Housing Inventory and are developed through the state's Local Initiative Program (LIP) or a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit now must offer a preference of up to 70% of the affordable units created for those who have a defined connection to the community. The Board of Selectmen adopted the below definition of Local Preference for Hanover: Current Resident, parent of current resident, past graduate from the Hanover High School system, and current employee of the Town. Community Preservation Funds (CPF) were awarded to the Housing Authority at May 2006 Town Meeting for the preparation of an engineering/development feasibility study on a 6.6 acre parcel owned by the Hanover Housing Authority located off Legion Drive in Hanover. The goal of the Legion Drive Housing Feasibility Study is to determine if the property is suitable for a community-housing complex. In January 2008, through competitive bid, Vine Associates was awarded the development feasibility contract. Vine analyzed wetlands, septic, environmental conditions, traffic and access issues and proposed multiple site plans stating the site could support a multi unit-housing complex. The deed for the Hanover Housing Authority parcel restricts the use of this parcel to housing for the elderly and/or handicapped. It is anticipated that the Hanover Housing Authority will issue a Request for Proposals the development of a multi unit, senior affordable rental complex in late fall of 2008. Respectfully submitted, Hanover Housing Authority Thomas Burke, Chairman Diane Campbell Joseph Lynch Caitlin Cavanagh Stephen Carroll (Comm. of MA appointee) 237 REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE STETSON HOUSE JULY 1, 2007 - JUNE 30, 2008 The Board of Overseers is appointed by the Board of Selectmen and holds meetings throughout the year to discuss and act on the maintenance needs of the following four buildings: 1. The Stetson House; 2. The Barn; 3. The Cobbler Shop; and 4. The Carriage Shed. During the past year, the trim and doors to the Barn and Carriage Shed were painted. It was determined that the roof for the Cobbler Shop needed to be replaced. This will be done next year with Community Preservation Funds and funding from the Friends of the Stetson House. The Board wishes to thank all of the volunteers who help to maintain the property, especially the Friends of the Stetson House and the Historical Society. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF OVERSEERS Donald E. Morrison, Chairman Roger A. Leslie, Secretary Richard Flanagan 238 REPORT OF THE ROUTE 53 CORRIDOR STUDY COMMITTEE FY 2008 The Route 53 Corridor Study Committee met monthly. In September 2007 we regretfully accepted the resignation of Bill Arienti and welcomed Debra McGlame to our committee. The fruits of earlier recommended zoning changes by this committee and the long awaited widening of Route 53 came with "TARGET Stores" site plan application and successful approval for a shopping complex including the former "Furniture Store" and Tedeschi properties across from "KAM" Appliances and "SQUIRES" restaurant. This will bring employment opportunities and increased Tax revenue to the Town. Construction is expected to start some time later this year. In order to further improve Commercial Tax revenue this committee proposed an "Interchange Overlay" zoning of the approximately 100 acre area between Woodland Drive, Webster Street and Route #3 with very strict conditions including that the main access is to be from Route 53/Washington Street. The entrance from Webster Street would be a "service entrance" as well as a "by-pass" road to take traffic away from Woodland drive. A wide "buffer" zone will shield the residential community from noise and lights. This area was rezoned to "Residential" in 1991 by the Planning Board but no building has taken place since then. The additional tax revenue would be substantial with very little tax burden on the Town coffers. We are also proposing a zoning change from "Business" to "Commercial '' on the Westside of Columbia Road South of Broadway, including the "Pool & Patio" and "Building 19" area, in order to make zoning the same as the East side of the road and create a greater opportunity to attract different Commercial development. We are pleased to report that Mass. Highway Department is expected to request bidding for rebuilding the bridge over Route 3 to 5 lanes wide and a side-walk. Included in this project will also be installation of a traffic light for the Northbound exit of Route 3. Although we had some further discussion about changes in Car Dealer parking regulations no changes have been proposed so far. The above mentioned "Interchange Overlay District" was defeated at the Annual Town Meeting in May. 239 The Committee invited the abutters to two Public Meetings to explain and further discuss the proposal with them. Based on the feedback received, some amendments were made to the Warrant Article for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for early September. (At that meeting the article was accepted.) Respectfully submitted, Arnold Itz, Chairman John Benevides Jeffrey Blanchard John S. Connolly Richard Deluca Anthony Losordo Debra McGlame AlanRugman William Scarpelli, Esq 240 BYLAW REVIEW COMMITTEE July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Our first year of holding hearings on all Bylaw connected articles in the warrant was a success. We had two hearings and each was well attended by the public, sponsors of many of the Bylaw articles, and Town Officials. It is encouraging to find that people are interested in their town's government and will participate when given the chance. The following is a list of the by-laws in the warrant and reviewed by this committee during the past year: • Conservation Commission's Wetlands Protection Bylaw • Fee Study Committee proposals for fee structure in the Town • Clarifying timely appointment of new board and committee members by the Moderator • Eliminating duplication of where one applies for a Solicitation License • Proposed new sign by-law • Publishing Town Warrant on the Web • Hunting ban on Town Property • Town Collector from elected to appointed • Board of Health from elected to appointed • Scenic Roads bylaw • Historic Commission to become a standing committee We were pleased to work with the other Boards and Committees on these items and found them to be most cooperative and willing to consider our suggestions for developing clear Bylaws that are in the best interests of the Town. This year we are losing one of our charter members, John Sargent, He has been an inspiration to all of us and we wish him well in his other endeavors. My thanks to the hard-working members of this committee, who always do a great job. Respectfully submitted, Bylaw Review Committee Barbara Itz, Chairman Linda DiNardo Kathy Gilroy John Sargent Joan Thomas 241 REPORT OF THE FEE STUDY COMMITTEE The Fee Study Committee was created under Article 62 at the May 2007 Town Meeting to better understand how fees are regulated throughout the town. The Committee met with the Board of Selectmen, Building Inspector, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Town Clerk, School Committee, Planning Board, Bylaw Review Committee and residents, to gather information on the various fee, fine, permit and license schedules. The Committee worked to address several areas of concern, drafting three articles to amend the bylaws for the May 2008 Town Meeting. Article 78 was comprised of three sections: Section A requires that voters at Town Meeting grant approval in order for any department to increase the amount of a fee, fine, permit, license, and penalty. Section B requires that voters at Town Meeting grant approval in order for any department to propose a new fee, fine, permit, license, and penalty. Section C proposes that a public hearing be required to gain comment on any department's proposal to raise the amount of an existing fee, fine, permit, license or penalty, or create a new fee, fine, permit, license or penalty. All Revolving Accounts are exempt as well as those fees that fall under state and federal statutes. Only those fees that are under local control fall under this proposal. The Fee Study Committee believes that it is most appropriate for Town Meeting, the legislative arm of town government which possesses the sole authority to grant approval of the omnibus budget, to assert this same authority to grant approval for any increases to fees, fines, permits, licenses, or penalties that may be requested by a town board or department. Like our local taxes, the dollar amounts that various boards and departments impose upon residents in the form of fees, fines licenses and permits have a direct financial impact upon all of us. As taxpayers, we currently have the authority to vote to increase our residential taxes. The Fee Study Committee recommended this same right be given to taxpayers to vote upon any increase in or new fee proposals. Article 79 asked Town Meeting to require the public posting of all fee, fine, permit, license, and penalty schedules in a visible location in the offices of each respective department, on the Town's web site, and in the Annual Town Report. To do so allows any resident or person doing business with the town to easily and quickly obtain the costs they may incur and category of the fees they may be required to pay. The goal of this article was to ensure transparency and accessibility to important information. The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk will be responsible for posting and updating this information. Article 80, co-sponsored with the Bylaw Review Committee, sought to delete all references to specific dollar amounts of fees, fines, permits, licenses, and penalties that are currently written into bylaws in order to avoid future printing /personnel costs as fee amounts change. Town Meeting voted to approve Articles 78 and 79. The Fee Study Committee withdrew Article 80 upon the recommendation of the Advisory Committee. 242 The Fee Study Committee thanks George Martin for his advice and guidance. We are also grateful to all the departments and boards who offered time on their agendas to discuss these concerns. -We appreciate their cooperation and valuable contributions. Respectfully submitted: Linda DiNardo, Chairperson Fred Briggs Bill Dennehy David Greene Tom Meister George Martin, Ex Officio 243 REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE JULY 1, 2007 - JUNE 30, 2008 The Advisory Committee consists of nine registered voters of the town, appointed by the Town Moderator with the approval of the majority of the Selectmen. Committee members serve on the committee for a three-year term, which ends on July 15, or until a successor is appointed. No person holding an elective office of the town is eligible to serve on this committee. The Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing all articles contained in each of the Annual and Special Town meeting warrants. The Committee's recommendations for the actions to be taken on each of these articles are posted on the Town's website as well as presented both verbally and in written form at each of the Town Meetings. The Advisory Committee is also responsible for making recommendations regarding the annual estimates and expenditures as prepared by the Town Accountant. These recommendations are included in the Town Warrant along with the Town's Omnibus Budget. In addition, the Committee submits an annual report in printed form with its recommendations relative to the financial affairs of the Town. Budgeting involves making difficult choices: what services to provide or not provide; what new initiatives to pursue or not pursue; what quality of services to strive for and what services to forgo. The Town does not have an unlimited amount of money to spend on the services that it provides. Our fiscal landscape has changed. We need to accept the reality that annual revenue growth will be limited. New property tax growth will no longer be equivalent to the annual 2 ½ factor, state aid distributions may not increase due to Hanover's demographic changes, and other local receipts will not expand because the Town is physically not growing. For fiscal year 2009, we recommended an operating budget of $43,772,044 compared to the current year's budget of $41,984,174, an approximate 4% increase. In balancing this budget, we structured our recommendations in order to avoid having to propose a Proposition 2 ½ operating override. Although we believe that an operating override is inevitable, until we know the full financial impact of the proposed Senior Center and Hanover High School projects, proposing one was premature and it was incumbent upon us to propose budget recommendations that matched available revenues. The Town is experiencing a new level of inflationary pressures on the services that it provides. During the 1990's, the fixed cost components of the budget, such as employee benefits, utility costs, gasoline and diesel, were relatively stable from year to year. Now they are increasing at rates in excess of normal inflation. Because the Town has limited ability to control these expenses, we must fund these accounts before the individual department requests are considered. In addition, salary and benefits make up 74% of our total expenditures and consequently further hinders our ability to fund capital and other ordinary expenses. Our specific recommendations for fiscal year 2009 for the basic functions were: / 244 General Government $1,454,377, an 11% decrease Public Safety $6,003,691, a 10% increase Education $23,876,328, a 4% increase Public Works $2,148,850, a 1% increase Snow & Ice $370,000, an 11 % increase Public Facilities $455,810, a 9% increase Human Services $353,060, a 28% decrease Culture and Recreation $559,666, a 6% increase Debt Service $2,825,799, a 10% increase Employee Benefits $5,206,952, a 5% increase Property and Liability Insurance $367,471, a 4% increase Reserve Fund $150,000, a 5% decrease for an overall total of $43,772,044, an increase of 4%. Based on last year's town meeting vote that created the new Department of Municipal Inspections, for the fiscal year 2009 budget we incorporated funding for this consolidated department under the Public Safety function of the omnibus budget. This re-budgeting of the Planning Board and Conservation Expenses out of the General Government function and the Board of Health expenses out of the Human Services function, was responsible for the 11 % reduction in General Government, and 28% reduction in Human Services. We were able to fund THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 OMNIBUS BUDGET'S increase through the 2½% tax levy, new growth tax revenue, an increase in state aid, an increased use of free cash, and increased use of other available funds. As we stated last year, we believe future budgets will increase approximately 3-4% annually. Because of this modest projected expansion, the Advisory Committee strongly recommends that all boards and committees conduct more thorough long-term planning. We believe our recommendations reflect a balanced and prudent approach based on the financial constraints the Town is experiencing while keeping in mind the needs of all of our residents. As this Committee has been stating for a number of years, we must continue the vigorous debate regarding the levels of service we want and at what level we are willing to pay for them. Through this discussion, we should arrive at an understanding and consensus as to what should be the long-range priorities of the Town. Respectfully submitted, Hanover Advisory Committee Joseph Zemotel, Chairman David Walsh, Vice Chairman Brian Barthelmes David Bond Cathy Dennehy Joan Giroux Florence Grady Helen Graves Donald White ' 245 REPORT OF THECAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE JULY 1, 2007 - JUNE 30, 2008 This is the twenty-sixth annual report of the Capital Improvement Committee (CIC). Our function, Capital Budget, Capital Program and related subjects are discussed on the following pages. The Committee recommended to the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting a Capital Budget for FY09 of $850,980 and $540,000 for General Fund and Water Enterprise activities respectively. The Capital Program (FY2010 to FY2014) shows that the demand for capital outlays will continue in the future. The projects are listed according to the year in which a request is expected to be made, not necessarily when the CIC recommends that the Town undertake the project. This year, General Fund activities have been categorized to separate those projects that may be funded under the Proposition 2 ½ property tax cap from those projects that will need to be funded through exemptions from the property tax cap. Generally, new building construction or major renovation to existing Town buildings and any major expansion of the Town's infrastructure will require an exemption from Proposition 2 ½. We appreciate the continued cooperation received from the many town officials, committees and employees who supplied the information necessary for this report. We welcome your suggestions to improve the content or format of this report. Respectfully submitted, Donald W. Moores, Chairman John T. Shelley, Vice Chairman John S. Barry John Lamoureux Joan F. Giroux, Advisory Committee Member 246 PURPOSE OF THE CIC The CIC is concerned with the process of planning for capital expenditures by all areas of Town government. Every proposed capital outlay involving the acquisition of land or an expenditure of at least $10,000 having a useful life of at least three years is reviewed. The Committee annually prepares a capital budget for the next fiscal year of such proposed outlays and our recommendations for the Advisory Committee and the Town to use in their deliberation of the Articles. A program of proposed capital outlays for the following five fiscal years is also obtained from each department in accordance with Town by-law. This process alerts the Town to expected future capital expenditures while in the early planning phase and encourages voters to register concerns on significant items that may be present in or absent from the program. PROCEDURES FOLLOWED A proposer of a capital project submits his/her request to the Committee. The project is described and its objectives are stated in terms of benefits, consequences of not proceeding and alternative approaches. The evaluation of proposed Capital Budget items includes a review of the need, timeliness, alternatives, economics and the estimated annual effect on subsequent operating budgets, as well as a review of how the project is to be financed. Personal interviews and where feasible, on-site inspections, complete the analysis phase. Projects, which have been identified in prior years, are given priority consideration. Unforeseen expenditures related to an accidental cause are not specifically dealt with, since they normally require emergency action by a Special Town Meeting. In general, the priorities will be in the following order: 1) public health and safety, 2) maintenance of the infrastructure such as buildings and roads, 3) projects which will generate state/federal aid, and 4) projects which will have the greatest benefit and lowest total costs. THE ANNUAL CAPITAL PLANNING PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: Phase 1: The department heads review existing capital projects, make necessary additions, deletions and amendments, and propose projects for consideration in the new fifth year of the plan. Phase 2: The CIC collates the information provided by the department heads in preparation for review. Phase 3: The CIC meets with each department head or project sponsor to review each project and clarify any issue related thereto. Phase 4: The CIC meets with the Advisory Committee to determine funding available for capital projects in the upcoming fiscal year. 247 Phase 5: The CIC examines the approved list of projects, compares the list to the available funds and develops a final recommended capital budget for the coming fiscal year. Phase 6: The CIC presents its report to the Advisory Committee and to the Town. Phase 7: Following adoption by Town Meeting, the capital budget for the current fiscal year is implemented and Phase 1 of the next year's capital planning process is commenced. SINCE THE AUTUMN OF 1995, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE HAS: 1. Followed a planning policy that seeks to allocate approximately 5% of the prior year's revenue to finance both the Capital Budget and the Capital Program. This allocation includes principal and interest payments on existing debt service. 2. Updated the Archetype Architecture, Inc. detailed study of fifteen (15) Town buildings pursuant to the article passed at the 1994 Annual Town Meeting. 3. Identified and categorized specific financing policies and procedures available to the Town including but not limited to appropriations from general and enterprise revenue, surplus, borrowing (short & long term), lease/purchase, stabilization fund transfers, and disposal of surplus property and equipment. 4. Recommended procedures for periodic review of approved capital projects, acquisitions and feasibility studies. 5. Requested department heads to develop and maintain an inventory of capital plant and equipment. 6. Reviewed annual needs and revised priorities as required. As part of the annual review, departments are requested to: • Prioritize building needs, equipment replacement and new acquisitions and infrastructure improvements. • Identify the incremental operating cost of any new facilities or equipment. • Prepare a detailed list of motor vehicles and equipment and plan for the replacement of necessary items and elimination of redundant and inoperable equipment. / 248 CAPITAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2009 FY09 CAPITAL BUDGET DEPARTMENT REQUESTED RECOMMENDED BY CIC POLICE DEPARTMENT Replace & Recycle Police Vehicles (3) $86,700 $86,700 Replace Patrol Rifles $18,000 $18,000 FIRE DEPARTMENT Replace HVAC Units at Headquarters $48,000 $10,000 Replace Command Vehicle $34,000 $27,400 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Replace Special Needs Van $25,000 $25,000 Replace Maintenance Van w/ F350 w/Plow $33,000 $33,000 Replace B&C Computers $160,380 $160,380 Abate and Tile Cedar School Classrooms $45,000 $0 Abate and Tile Sylvester School $275,000 $0 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Pavement Management Program - HW $200,000 $200,000 Dam Repairs - HW $150,000 $0 Ames Way Improvements - HW $194,500 $117,500 Cold Planer Attachment for Tractor - HW $24,000 $0 Replace One Ton Dump Truck - PG $55,000 $0 Replace 4X4 Pick-up Truck with Plow - PG $33,000 $33,000 COUNCIL ON AGING Deck construction $15,500 $0 PARKS & RECREATION Ellis Field Parking $140,000 $140,000 B. Everett Hall Field Renovations $700,000 $0 Architectural Design of King Street $500,000 ~ Total - General Fund $2,737,080 $850,980 WATER ENTERPRISES ACTIVITIES Replace Water Service Van $25,000 $25,000 Water Main Improvement - Plain/ Circuit St. $400,000 $400,000 Replace Roof - 219 Winter Street $115,000 $115,000 Replace Pick-up Truck with Plow $33,000 ~ Total- Water $573,000 $540,000 249 CAPITAL PROGRAM FISCAL YEARS 2010 - 2014 GENERAL FUND ACTIVITIES FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 fSubiect to Proposition 2½ Tax Cap} REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST POLICE DEPARTMENT REPLACE DEPARTMENTAL VEHICLES $72,000 $100,000 $105,000 $80,000 $100,000 REPLACE FIREARMS $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $0 UPDATE COMPUTER SYSTEM $20,000 ,SQ SQ SQ SQ SUBTOTAL $92,000 $100,000 $105,000 $110,000 $100,000 FIRE DEPARTMENT REPLACE FIRE ENGINE $450,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 REPLACE AMBULANCE $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $210,000 REPLACE COMMAND VEHICLE $0 $35,000 $0 $36,000 $0 FIRE HEADQUARTER RENOVATIONS $0 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 REFURBISH ENGINE $0 $85,000 $90,000 $0 SI00,000 LARGE DIAMETER HOSE $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 EMS SOFTWARE $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 UPGRADE RADIO SYSTEM SQ iQ SQ SQ $80,000 SUBTOTAL $475,000 $340,000 $90,000 $286,000 $390,000 EMERGENCY COMMUNl~ATIONS TELEPHONE/RADIO RECORDER/CONSOLE $125,165 $0 $0 $0 $0 REPEATER VOTING SYSTEM SQ SQ $85 000 iQ iQ SUBTOTAL $125,165 $0 $85,000 $0 $0 HANOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS REPLACE INTERCOMS/CLOCKS-CENT/SYL $17,950 $0 $0 $0 $0 REPLACE SCHOOL WIDE COMPUTERS $160,000 $160,000 $0 $0 $0 HVAC UPGRADES $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 PAVING $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS $24,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 TRACK/TENNIS COURT MAINTENANCE $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 SALMOND BUILDING BOILER $0 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 REPLACE 2000 4x4 TRUCK $42,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 REPLACE 200 l 250 TRUCK $0 $43,500 $0 $0 $0 REPLACE 2006 DUMP TRUCK $0 $0 $46,000 $0 $0 UTILITY TRANSPORTER $12,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 PURCHASE SCARIFIER $17,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 TRACTOR WI FRONT LOADER, BACKHOE $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0 REPLACE SPECIAL NEEDS VANS $26 880 $28 320 $44,000 $45,000 $62,000 SUBTOTAL $389,830 $531,820 $90,000 $45,000 $62,000 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 STORMWA TER PHASE 11 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $0 DAM INSPECTIONS/ REPAIRS $160,000 $125,000 $65,000 $0 $0 SMALL GARBAGE TRUCK $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 37,000 GVW DUMP TRUCK $108,000 $110,000 $115,000 $120,000 $125,000 ONE TON DUMP TRUCK $56,000 $57,000 $58,000 $59,000 $0 PICKUP TRUCK $30,000 $37,000 $37,500 $0 $0 CHASIS MOUNTED SANDERS $17,000 $17,500 $18,000 $36,500 $37,500 LOADER $0 $0 $175,000 $0 $0 USED ROLL-OFF TRUCK $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 BACKHOE $0 $95,000 $0 $0 $0 CHIPPER $0 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 AMES WAY GARAGE RENOVATIONS $135,000 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 MULTI TOOL TRACTOR $0 $0 $0 $115,000 $0 250 CAPITAL PROGRAM FISCAL YEARS 2010 - 2014 GENERAL FUND ACTIVITIES FY2010 FY20ll FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 (Subfect to Proposition 2½ Tax Cap} REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (cont') PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT $25,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 VACUUM TRAILER $0 $75,000 $0 $0 $0 CLAMSHELL CATCH BASIN CLEANER $100.000 $Q $Q $Q $Q SUBTOTAL $966,000 $871,500 $743,500 $655,500 $462,500 PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE WALKING TRAILS/PATHS MYRUE FILO IMPROVEMENTS $0 $46,000 $0 $0 $0 FENCE REPLACEMENT - ELLIS FIELD $Q $Q $Q $J.QQJ!QQ $Q SUBTOTAL $0 $46,000 $0 $100,000 so COUNCIL ON AGING VAN REPLACEMENT $0 $0 $80,000 $0 $0 CENTER IMPROVEMENTS $10,000 $Q $Q $Q $Q SUBTOTAL $10,000 $0 $80,000 $0 $0 TOTAL-GENERAL FUND $2,057,995 $1,889,320 $1,193,500 $1,196,500 $1,014,500 GENERAL FUND ACTIVITIES (Exempt from Proposition 2½ Tax Cap) FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW FIRE SUBSTATION $200,000 $2,000,000 $Q $Q $Q SUBTOTAL $200,000 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0 HA~OVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYLVESTER SCHOOL RENOVATIONS $4,559,813 $0 $0 $0 $0 HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS $12,574.842 $Q $Q $Q $Q SUBTOTAL $17,134,655 $0 $0 $0 $0 PARK & !!ECREA TIQN tOMM11TEE B. EVERETT HALL FIELD RENOVATIONS $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $0 $0 MASTER PLAN - CERVELLI $1 000,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 SUBTOTAL $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 TOTAL-GENERAL FUND EXEMPT $18,834,655 $3,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 WATER ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES VEHICLE REPLACEMENT $115,000 $33,000 $35,000 $30,000 $63,000 MASTER PLAN UPDATE $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 WATER MAIN REHABILITATION $0 $0 $450,000 $350,000 $0 WATER TANK MAINTENANCE $0 $0 $300,000 $0 $0 WATER FILTER REHABILITATION $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 GENERATOR REPLACEMENT - POND $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 REDUNDANT WELL - BEAL $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $100,000 WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $400,000 WINTER STREET FACILITY RENOVATIONS $400 000 $Q $Q $Q $Q TOTAL - WATER FUND $575,000 $183,000 $785,000 $480,000 $623,000 251 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS At the 1988 Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen was authorized to appoint a Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds. The Board of Selectmen reactivated the Board in 2006 and appointed three residents as Trust Fund Commissioners. The three Board members agreed to 2, one year terms through June 20, 2008. Two of the Board members, Jeffrey Oliveira and John O'Leary have had their appointments extended through June 20, 2009 and the Board is currently seeking interested residents to fill the remaining position. Mr. Oliveira will continue to serve as the appointed Chairman of the Trust Fund Commissioners until June 2009. The Commissioners' responsibilities include: Soliciting, managing and investing the trust funds through the Town Treasurer and recommending the expenditure of funds through the Board of Selectmen. The Commissioners serve as resources for inquiries about individual funds and provide information regarding their intended purpose, terms of management and distribution guidelines to residents upon request. Responsibilities also include preparing annual reports for the Town's fiscal year annual report. During the fiscal year ended 2008, the Trust Commissioners met with the Selectmen to provide them with an update on the progress of the Trust Fund Program initiatives. The Trust Committee and Selectmen had agreed on providing access of all relevant Trust Fund information to the residents of Hanover via the Town's website. The Trust Fund information became available on the Town's web site in June 2008. The website includes information on all Trusts, including original documentation used for establishing the Trusts. The documentation provides information on the purpose and intended use of the Trust funds. The site also includes information for residents who are interested in establishing their own Trust Funds. We welcome input from Town residents regarding the Trust Fund Program. Total Trust Fund Assets at the end of Fiscal Year June 2008 were $360,615.88. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Oliveira, Chairman John O'Leary Brian Shaw ,r- 252 REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Hanover: DETAIL OF CASH BALANCES as of JUNE 30, 2008: Petty Cash $ 14,025.00 Citizens Bank $ 9,450,993.78 MMDT $ 3,168,650.14 Mellon Bank $ 137,213.75 Sovereign Bank $ 367,770.65 Century Bank $ 326,610.74 TD Bank North $ 234,986.69 TD Bank North (Deferred Comp) $ 84,871.39 Eastern Bank $ 307,787.21 Weymouth Bank $ 8,129.60 Rockland Trust $ 2,116,347.76 UniBank $ 41,332.80 Reliance Trust $ 449.30 SUBTOTAL $ 16,259,168.81 Police Federal Forfeiture $ 19,022.78 Library Funds $ 19,439.97 Trust Funds $ 2,073,305.97 Student Activity Funds $ 116,796.35 SUBTOTAL $ 2,228,565.07 TOTAL OF ALL ACCOUNT $ 18,487,733.88 Respectfully submitted, Treasurer's Office 253 The following amounts represent compensation for fiscal year 2008 (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008). Column 1 includes compensation for normal duties. Column 2 includes compensation for work beyond normal duties and compensation paid by a third party. Employee Column 1 Column 2 ABBAN DEBORAH 63,005.00 200.00 ABBAN JONATHAN A. 72,630.00 15,789.01 ABBOUD CHRISTINE A 11,601.00 ABORN MAURA A 49,814.00 ACORN JEFFREY 46,675.88 14,228.04 ADAMS BRENDAN J. 43,989.48 ADAMS KERRY A 4,479.75 ALEXANDER JAMES M. 2,023.30 ALFIS MARTIN P. 56,408.79 25,872.35 ALLEN JOHN ROBERT 53,737.80 11,153.47 ALLEN JR GILBERT G. 50,230.52 3,280.42 ALLEN LEE ANN L. 33,598.18 307.52 ALMEIDA GINA 29,172.50 ALTMAN WILLIAM H. 11,751.32 AMOROSO ALISON M 5,040.00 ANASTASIO ERNEST P. 44,903.50 APUZZI MARIANNE E 31,800.00 ARDINI KEVIN J. 913.00 1,034.00 ARDINI LEAH 18,511.12 1,677.19 ARENA JR PETER R 41,221.64 3,559.76 ARMSTRONG PAUL F. 1,472.95 ARNONE JAMES J. 42,717.02 6,284.13 ARRIA MARIO M. 56,199.00 ASHBRIDGE DEREK W 340.65 ATCHISON MAUREEN 12,179.31 ATKINSON KEVIN R. 57,678.00 3,645.50 AVITABLE JOHN A 2,011.49 AZEVEDO DIANE H. 63,581.00 6,473.48 AZIZIAN CHRISTOPHER M 55,247.39 22,438.38 BAILEY PETER C 1,645.32 BAILEY SUSAN A 79.10 BAIRD EMILY R 75,415.88 1,361.50 BANKS KATHLEEN F. 68,409.00 BARBIERI MARY E 28,913.15 437.00 BARKER BARBARA 50.00 BARLOW CAROLYN M 118.30 BARLOW STACIE A. 62,366.33 2,860.00 BARNES JR ARTHUR J 11,899.04 BARRA MICHAEL J 3,721.60 BARRESI AUDREY G 7,469.40 BARRON ERIC C. 58,370.32 12,689.39 BARRON WANDA J. 46,256.99 BARTOLOTTI KATHERINE 66,486.69 BASTIS KATHLEEN L 27,827.55 BEAN SALLY S. 780.00 BEEKMAN BARBARA W. 805.00 BEERS ANN R. 250.16 BELLANTONI LISA M 3,431.00 7,990.00 BELMORE STEPHEN 33,672.60 BERG ERICK R. 16,463.88 2,309.68 BERGER ELEANOR F 217.59 254 Employee Column 1 Column 2 BERGER LINDA J. 30,415.54 297.46 BERGLUND VIRGINIA C. 86,775.00 BERRY JILL A. 264.00 23.76 BERRY MICHAEL J 37,604.95 2,883.47 BERRY PATRICIA B 46,823.23 2,571.00 BEZANSON ALBERTA 245.44 BEZANSON GEORGE K. 245.44 BILLINGS DOUGLAS N. 74,919.99 BITETTI MARY A 37,803.00 BLAISDELL JONATHAN H. 38,600.05 1,710.21 BLAKE KERRY L. 396.00 BLAKE THOMAS J 61.36 BLAKESLEY MEREDITH L. 44,689.00 BLANCHARD JEFFREY 84,505.52 167.00 BLANCHARD KENNETH 95,273.62 BLINSTRUB THOMAS J. 38,823.44 6,994.33 BLUMBERG ASHLEY L 1,699.40 BOGLE KAREN M 643.68 BOLGER CAILA S 24.00 3,447.00 BONNEY DAVID H. 790.14 BONOME LISA F 165.75 BOSTIC WILLIAM 60,815.58 10,334.67 BOSTWICK DEBORAH A 56,199.00 4,031.50 BOUCHER THOMAS A 53,900.13 23,239.25 BOUZAN LINDSEY M 1,506.12 BOWLES DOROTHEA C 71,289.00 BOYLE ALICE L. 76,804.00 1,652.00 8RADFORD JULIE D 39,471.00 /11.34 BRANDMARK DAWN G 450.00 18,550.76 BRAUN ANDREW 23,825.31 10,148.30 BREAULT LAURA E 68,409.00 367.05 BRENNAN SAMANTHA R 1,517.64 BREWIN RACHAEL E 51,277.00 1,333.51 BRIGHT LAWRENCE S 259.60 BRIGHT YVONNE D 259.60 BRINKMANN ROBERT G. 55,470.73 BROOKS GREGORY P 11,104.00 BROOKS HANNA L 4,335.00 BROOKS HARVEY F 93,835.54 252.09 BROOKS RACHEL S 44,113.00 BROWN BETH E. 5,206.95 BROWN JESSICA L. 58,250.94 BROWN LEONARD W. 37,823.59 4,915.66 BROWN TIMOTHY P. 48,641.00 814.00 BRUCE NOREEN F. 33,974.15 BRUGNOLI MARYANN 78,305.00 727.23 BRYERTON ALICIA A. 44,113.00 2,327.23 BUCKLEY BARBARA A 36.40 BUCKLEY LINDSEY J 2,910.00 BUDDEN ANNE MARIE 37,722.00 BURGERT ABBY E 540.00 BURGESS BARBARA M. 20,240.55 50.00 BURGIO LORRAINE M. 36,108.80 BURKE JULIE A 32,816.42 · 129.68 ':I( BURNS DEBORAH L 38,409.80 5,611.78 BURNS ELLEN C 44,113.00 902.10 """ 255 Employee Column 1 Column 2 BUTLER ELLEN 43,718.71 BUTLER HANNAH B 10,508.26 BUTTERWORTH ALISON T. 7,097.68 BUZALSKY KARL J. 68,302.47 22,061.56 CAMPBELL DIANE 54.60 CAMPBELL KA TH LEEN B 39,471.00 629.00 CAMPBELL LORI A 53,815.00 2,320.75 CAMPBELL LYNNE E 42,802.65 CARL KIMBERLY M 58,571.00 CARLSON GARY N. 176.00 121.00 CARNES EDWARD F. 41,755.34 1,399.01 CAROTA KRISTEN L 45,124.35 112.00 CARPENTER DANIEL M. 45,240.21 12.187.56 CARPENTER TIMOTHY A. 44,266.63 2,987.48 CARROLL JR JAMES E 35,624.21 159.14 CARVEN JAMES W 2,275.85 75.99 CASHMAN KAREN M 37,722.00 CAULFIELD CAITLIN E 221.50 1,164.00 CAULFIELD KATHY M. 51,567.00 CAVALLARO JASON M 63,676.14 19,741.96 CAVANAGH ALBERT R 254.88 CAVANAGH CAITLIN M 75.52 CAVANAGH JEAN B. 368.16 CAVANAGH SHIRLEY M. 127.44 CAVANAGH TYLER J 107.16 CENTORINO MARK A 39,471.00 2,140.25 CERONE MARGARET I. 16,403.85 100.00 CEURVELS ELENA 26,806.13 90.00 CHADWICK MARILYN 80,844.00 CHAMBERS THOMAS E. 60,517.42 28,868.16 CHANDLER KATHLEEN A. 47,173.00 CHAPMAN BETHANY-LYN 4,770.00 1,046.25 CHASE LAURA C. 50,996.80 CHATSKO MICHAEL P. 39,202.00 28.29 CIRA SANDRA P. 78,882.00 CIRINO ROBERT D 7,610.40 CLANCY JR VINCENT J. 44,179.92 7.404.88 CLASBY SUZANNE D. 51,277.00 CLEARY JOSEPH P. 50,739.81 13,076.80 COATES ANN M. 61,522.00 5,235.80 COLAW BEATRIZ Z 67.50 420.00 COLBY ROBERT G. 88,103.15 24,288.72 COLE DANIELLE M 44,784.07 COLEMAN KEVIN P. 36,970.39 3,925.51 COLLINS LAURA F. 49,419.93 789.00 COLON DONALD W 1,833.87 COMEAU JANICE 61,807.00 CONANT JR. ROBERT E. 44,332.58 11,880.26 CONANT SUSAN M 7,712.00 594.24 CONCANNON SHERRY M. 64,482.00 783.51 CONDON JOHN E 750.00 CONDON KATHLEEN A. 81,767.00 426.00 CONDON-SILVIA RITAA. 71,249.00 5,720.15 CONNELLY LISA J 3,353.00 CONNELLY NINA A 1,890.00 T CONNELLY SUZANNE 26,418.79 85.94 F' 256 Employee Column 1 Column 2 CONNOLLY EILEEN 19,177.07 1,937.95 COOGAN MARGARET R 23,364.11 COOK ANDREW E 3,551.00 COOKE MAUREEN L. 58,428.97 CORBETT BEVERLY A 9,548.08 562.50 CORBETT NICOLES. 37,084.00 CORCORAN MEGHAN E 525.00 COYLE FRANCIS W. 65,269.00 16,570.00 COYNE DONNA M. 8,223.21 100.00 CRAIG DONNA M. 40,121.87 9,607.77 CRAIG KELLIE A 42,837.47 CRAIG MARC S. 25,993.00 1,279.00 CRAWFORD DAVID M. 64,482.00 1,628.00 CRAWFORD ELIZABETH A. 245.44 CRONIN STEPHEN J. 60,097.63 CROWLEY BRIANNA LEIGH 3,200.00 CROWLEY CAMERON T 336.20 CROWLEY KATHLEEN A 66.00 CUMMINGS MARY E. 11,381.50 CUNNIFFE SEAN M 576.00 243.00 CURLEY JANET L 62,660.71 1,992.47 CURRAN DEBORAH M. 78,882.00 . 337.50 CURRAN PATRICK R 66.00 CURRIER ELIZABETH B 66.08 CURTIN MICHAEL E. 3,080.08 CURTIS JENNIFER I 8,933.50 CZOLADA LAURA L 9,341.74 DALEY ALEXANDRA M. 22,196.98 4,800.00 DALY SUSAN A. 28,494.18 DANN ELAINE L. 750.75 DAU KRISTEN M 597.48 DAVIES NICHOLAS C. 23,232.25 1,800.00 DAVIS HEIDE M 50.05 DAVIS JUDITH L 33,759.22 4,893.66 DAVIS ROSALIND H 50,618.00 DAVIS SARAH E 47,465.00 DEACETIS GINO 56,045.58 25,816.26 DEASY JORDAN T 3,470.00 DEBENEDICTIS LOUIS C. 55,427.39 26,811.15 DECIE KENNETH G 56,199.00 1,822.75 DECOTIS ANASTASIA 42,369.00 1,595.50 DEFRANZO ANTHONY C. 95,775.00 15,170.15 DEGRENIER JANE 100,934.00 454.60 DELLA CROCE LISA M 41,213.00 4,671.50 DELOSH DOUGLAS I 440.00 DEMEO ELLEN M. 15,052.59 272.44 DENEEN DENNIS M 14,731.50 99.00 DENICOLA JOSEPH C 84.96 DEPHILLIPS JENNIFER L 50,996.80 DETHOMASO KRISTIN M 37,515.87 DEVER ELIZABETH R. 2,037.75 1,157.50 DEYOUNG TRACY J. 10,673.24 15.00 DIBARA ALICIA L. 53,815.00 593.75 DICKSON CYNTHIA M. 9,487.94 ... DIGIOVANNA BRENT M. 642.40 DIGIOVANNA MARISSA A 15,142.74 6,735.00 " 257 Employee Column 1 Column 2 DINIAK VICTOR 91,517.76 DINNEEN MARIE 41,666.98 2,360.19 DISABATO KATHERINE A 222.31 DIXON KIMBERLY A 6,777.66 DOLAN AMELIA C 45,120.00 2,186.73 DOOLITTLE PAUL B. 600.00 840.00 DOUILLETTE L. RUTH 81,767.00 DOWNS ALICE W. 55,154.00 DOYLE JOANNE 23,695.25 60.00 DOYLE SHAUN PATRICK 42,512.96 14,707.41 DRINAN JANET M 1,585.00 DRINKWATER KAREN M 5,010.00 DRINKWATER LINDSAY C 2,070.00 DRISCOLL ELIZABETH A. 38,413.81 368.72 DRISCOLL KERI E 42,369.00 DUARTE ROGERIO A 46,915.22 350.00 DUBOIS TRACEY M 41,212.58 1,350.00 DUGAS DANA M. 290.00 DUGAS NANCY E. 1,015.36 DUNN MEAGHAN E 1,652.74 DUNPHY GEORGE E 3,732.12 DUNPHY JAMES P 1,661.38 DUTTON RUTH A 2,328.00 DYER LAUREN C. 3,705.00 DYER PHYLLIS 14,774.63 5,445.00 EARLE CHRISTINE 130.00 3,900.00 EDDY STEPHEN R 450.00 EDGAR JOANE 44,113.00 EDGAR ROBERT J 1,157.52 26,167.25 EDGERLY JAMIE M 7,109.22 EGAN CHARLES E 101,923.00 58.46 EGAN SUSAN E 68,228.76 3,935.20 EMERY KATHLEEN M. 34,867.40 259.50 EMERY LLOYD F 29,476.82 ENNIS KERRY L. 64,482.00 ESTABROOKS BRUCE M. 105.00 EVANS CRISTINA C 6,270.00 EVANS MELISSA L. 51,277.00 1,050.00 FAHEY CORINNE C 45,120.00 FAHEY ELIZABETH K 61,522.00 939.60 FAIRWEATHER IRENE M 5,822.33 FALLON, JR JOHN H 240.00 FANNING PETER L 1,890.79 FARIA GEORGE J. 61,807.00 5,899.23 FARLEY, JR ROBERT J 42,754.82 2,431.34 FARROW KAITLIN E. 1,622.49 FAY CHRISTINE 57,678.00 6,563.01 FELLINI-SWEETSER TARA E 580.00 FERGUSON CYNTHIA L. 62,675.00 602.10 FERGUSON PAMELA 6,733.13 FERRARO JESSE P 3,646.48 163.08 FERRARO NANCY E. 26,035.01 2,073.70 FERRY ANTHONY 42,120.87 6,066.02 FERRY VERA-JEAN 20,335.45 FINOCCHI LISA J 61,807.00 r,· FISHER BRIAN M. 6,989.00 ~ 258 Employee Column 1 Column 2 FITZGERALD DANIEL M 38,569.24 6,395.59 FLAHERTY JESSICA ROSE 54,510.10 FLANAGAN SEAN M. 1,056.00 . 583.00 FLANNERY JANE 41,566.20 7,157.91 FLEMING CAITLIN C 47,173.00 FLYNN CLAIRE M. 109.20 FLYNN JANIS E. 80,266.00 FLYNN RICHARD J 1,854.17 FLYNN TIMOTHY 44,873.64 3,296.17 FOGG JR JOHN 1,674.27 25,800.53 FONSECA EDWARD L 2,187.00 FONTES JOHN 3,029.00 1,807.00 FORRY JAMES W 483.24 FOSS JENNIFER M. 51,277.00 1,329.00 FOSTER ANN M 157.75 FOSTER SHERYL A 3,058.09 FRATTASIO BEVERLY 136.94 FRATTASIO CHRISTINA L 18,875.95 FRATTASIO JONATHAN 40.00 FRATUS DONNA J 49,977.00 FREEMAN FREDERICK J. 64,098.96 12,102.10 FULLERTON SANDRA M 253.51 FULLERTON WILLIAM R. 37,242.80 1,505.61 FUNDER NANCY C. 27,102.38 4,361.44 GALLAGHER CHRISTOPHER J 477.14 GALLAGHER ELIZABETH 42,454.00 2,442.10 GALLAGHER JAMES F. 70,953.81 22,432.76 GALLAGHER JANINE C 4,702.84 GALLAGHER JEANNE M. 1,513.75 3,060.00 GALLAGHER KATHRYN M 37,166.83 450.94 GALLAGHER MARIANNE 32,663.76 GALLINARO BARBARA L 19,043.78 3,175.03 GALLIVAN PATRICK J 47,265.20 GALOTTI ANN MARIE 77,380.00 1,552.38 GANNON SHARON A 25.50 GARLAND SUSAN S. 3,900.00 GARRIGAN CLAIRE 5,802.70 GARVEY BARBARA A 879.78 2,220.00 GATELY ALLYSON M 45,120.00 GENTILOTTI PATRICIA M. 28,100.00 GEORGE DEBORAH 81,767.00 2,490.50 GERRIOR DANIELLE R. 1,983.00 GERTSEN ANNE 39,579.83 1,085.00 GIESSLER KURT ERIK 43,948.00 GILL CHRISTOPHER J 1,152.55 GILL DEBORAH M. 78,305.00 993.25 GILLESPIE JANET M. 11,291.00 GILMARTIN BEVERLY A. 59,394.25 GIORDANI DOREEN A. 362.00 GIROUX JOAN 10,458.00 1,360.47 GIROUX ROBERT 710.00 GIROUX SHAWN M. 2,575.04 445.69 GLASSETT ANDREA G 45,120.00 415.56 GLENNON RONALD F 39,471.00 12,666.00 GOFF ELAINE 23,652.10 590.73 .. 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WILLIAM E 17,353.40 LANCASTER INGRID A. 26,234.47 1,354.06 LANCASTER MARK E. 68,330.00 1,395.00 LANGTON TERENCE W. 60,456.04 7,722.86 LAROSE CAROL L. 9,250.70 250.00 LARSON CHERYL ANN 51,529.66 2,100.00 LARUE ALBERT J. 41,408.18 10,289.60 LAVANGIE TODD M 45,312.23 1,963.71 LAVERTUE KURT W. 45,672.00 12,535.33 LAWRENCE KELLY A 37,941.76 3,982.76 LAWRENCE RICHARD P. 26,754.00 LEACH HOLLY ANNE 73,166.00 2,257.50 LEAHY JILL K 2,812.37 LEAVERSUCH RACHAEL H 42,369.00 1,857.98 LEEANN F 35,641.53 LEE EDWARD S. 24,779.75 LEE SUSAN J. 109.20 LEECH PAULINA M 2,890.00 ~ 262 Employee Column 1 Column 2 LEETCH DONNA C 283.20 LEHANE ELLEN L. 7,338.57 105.36 LEONARD MARY E 34,493.60 LEONE JENNIFER A 643.68 LEONE STACEY B 177.50 2,100.00 LEONIDO JANICE D 46,041.00 1,808.66 LESLIE JR. ROGER A 1,397.00 LESLIE MARK R 38,346.81 7,987.74 LIBBY JEANNETTE L. 49,227.00 LINDAMOOD DAVID P. 23,851.82 65.97 LINDSAY DENNIS M. 8,337.52 LINGLEY-GOKEY KRISTEN 26,761.15 420.00 L'ITALIEN PATRICIA 34,884.80 207.60 LITCHFIELD THELMA 141.60 LOCKE CYNTHIA J. 8,285.32 643.20 LOGAN ANGELA L 597.48 LOHAN MARYANNE 14~129.31 129.33 LOMBARD MATTHEWS 266.24 LORD RICHARD A 14,040.08 331.72 LOSORDO PATRICIA S. 54,534.82 626.25 LOTHROP JAMES A 8,843.76 LOVELL STEPHEN J 51,467.00 373.00 LOWRY-NEE GAYLE F 35,065.64 136.09 LUCCARELLI BETH C 51,277.00 LUNDIN KURT A. 1,222.00 LUSCINSKI JAMES V 7,890.00 LYNCHAMYC. 21,657.78 LVONS ROBERT N. 16,339.90 MAC VICAR-WELCH CHRISTINA L 265.00 2,460.00 MACDONALD BETH A 5,577.27 MACDONALD DANIEL E. 22.00 MACDOUGALL MARC A 1,550.27 MACFARLANE PATRICK G 3,959.00 MACFARLANE SANDRA D. 35,59.1..60 219.14 MACLEAN CURT 73,767.9-t MACMACKIN WILLIAM J 38,581.9'2 t1,548.36 MACMULLEN JENNIFER M 51,277.00 MACNEILL JOHN J 66.00 MACNEILL MARY A 53,815.00 MADIGAN COLLEEN M. 35,662.11 MAGUIRE JOAN M 113.75 MAHONEY ANDREW B 41,213.00 8,625.00 MAHONEY JOHN F 4,057.50 MALLOCH KRISTIN L. 39,053.36 27,923.02 MALONE JAMES M 33,480.16 13,323.27 MANCUSO RICHARD 38,682.14 5,743.83 MANDEVILLE KRISTINE M 35,894.19 MANNING KRISTEN N 140.00 MANNING LAURA A 795.00 MARCHANT ARLENE 75.00 MARCHETTI TRACY C 13,113.75 MARGARIT ROBERT T. 80,266.00 9,787.80 MARTIN DIANE R. 24,627.70 1,105.00 MARTIN GEORGE L. 93,903.06 MARTINO PAUL J. 825.00 MARTUCCI MARIE L. 35,416.92 300.00 263 Employee Column 1 Column 2 MARVELLE MEGAN P 1,638.14 MASSARO MEGAN E 26,384.47 1,200.00 MASTRANGELO NICOLE B. 597.48 MASTRANGELO STEVEN F 35,259.25 4,933.18 MAXWELL PRISCILLA 8,353.80 MAXWELL WENDY 40,334.70 MAY ELSIE E. 33,672.60 MAYOTT MICHAEL J 38,599.31 8,299.72 MCAULIFFE ALBERT PAUL 51,810.62 MCCAFFREY MARTHA F 78.37 MCCARTHY MAUREEN A 13,061.25 MCCORMACK NICOLE L. 51,277.00 575.00 MCCUSKER TINA C. 53,034.00 3,095.35 MCDERMOTT JESSICA A 43,063.00 MCDONALD PAULINA A 2,139.60 MCDONOUGH JOANNE 91,168.75 2,215.00 MCDONOUGH KAREN L. 7,554.12 10.00 MCDONOUGH VALERIE A. 68,409.00 602.10 MCEACHERN LISA M 20,250.95 726.27 MCGILL MAGGIE S 1,580.12 MCGINNIS CAROL A. 63,892.00 MCGRATH MELISSA E. 49,227.00 1,040.56 MCGRORY MOLLIE A 360.00 MCGURRIN GARRETT M. 1,837.00 MCHENRY KATHERINE L. 55,020.00 4,183.98 MCHUGH SUSANNE M 44,113.00 MCINTYRE ELIZABETH A 3,075.00 MCIVER REBECCA M 81.90 MCKEEVER MICHAEL 68,736.47 37,019.03 MCKENNA LORI ANN 64,129.64 MCKENNA LORI J. 59,865.00 1,744.30 MCLAUGHLIN ARTHUR C 39,372.51 1,722.51 MCLAUGHLIN ERIN M 2,837.50 MCLAUGHLIN KATH LEEN A 6,872.25 MCLEAN STERLING 6,565.35 MCLEOD ROBERT I 120.00 MCMAHON PAULA M. 55,891.90 MCNAMARA DONNA M. 11,402.60 MCNAMARA STEPHEN D. 46,179.12 15,807.47 MCNIFF DENNIS M. 39,481.08 2,861.33 MCNULTY CATHERINE H. 21,375.67 7,562.34 MCPECK LINDA J 41,045.00 2,257.00 MCVEY JOAN 21,000.41 MCVEY SHAWN W 106.38 MCVINNEY MAUREEN A 7,240.00 400.00 MCVINNEY NANCY 40,382.72 5,092.80 MEADOWS MARK M 65.00 4,185.00 MEAGHER MICHAEL P. 50,721.00 MELLEN KAREN M 261.00 4,823.80 MERRICK CHRISANN 65,511.81 MERRITT SUSAN 150.00 MERZBACHER THOMAS P. 70,528.00 MESSINA DONNA L. 17,304.00 MESSINA NICOLE L. 162.50 MESSINGER JOAN 78,882.00 METIVIER BRIAN R. 72,839.07 3,265.08 264 Employee Column 1 Column 2 METIVIER JAMES E. 63,482.47 3,584.39 MICELI LAURA 71,615.30 MILLER ELSA J 1,247.33 MILLER KA TH LEEN A 75.00 MILLER RALPH 936.00 9,573.00 MISKKIM 22,440.78 MITTON ROBYN A 42,047.46 MOAR STEPHEN 68,346.47 17,715.05 MOHN DOROTHY L 33,759.22 403.45 MOLLOY MARK D. 71,289.00 6,989.00 MOLLOY SUZANNE 76,804.00 629.00 MOLYNEAUX LESLIE J. 66.08 MONAHAN CHRISTA M. 55,699.18 MONAHAN COLLEEN M 68,409.00 100.00 MONTILLIO MARK J. 2,709.00 MOORE NANCY M. 79,343.00 826.00 MORAN KATHLEEN B. 80,036.00 MORAN KERRI A 44,689.00 175.00 MORAN KERRIANNE M 12,673.50 MORGAN PHYLLIS T 38,289.00 1,073.75 MORRISON KERI A. 46,857.00 4,524.27 MOSHER ARTHUR L. 750.00 450.00 MOSHER PATRICIA J. 525.00 MULLEN BARBARA A. 17,326.64 86.22 MULLEN LISA A. 53,815.00 727.23 MULLIGAN JUDITH A. 24,393.13 460.00 MURPHEY MEGAN P 46,767.30 MURPHY JEANMARIE S 2,557.04 MURPHY JOSEPH M 7,622.02 MURPHY KAYLA E 38.00 MURPHY MICHAEL M 1,688.24 MURPHY RICHARD L 305.76 MURPHY STEPHANIE L 61,522.00 MURPHY SUSAN P 7,602.00 MURRAY JUDITH A. 16,563.54 100.00 NAMEIKA RACHEL C. 68,409.00 727.23 NASH KRISTINE E 125,930.82 NAWAZELSKI JOSEPH E. 33.00 NAYLOR COOPER R 53,815.00 831.12 NEAL BETSEY L. 41,849.01 329.70 NEAULT NOELLE B 37,544.72 4,168.75 NEE THOMAS D 77,388.64 NELSON GARTH R 5,129.00 NESTI PATRICIA A. 33,280.47 NEVINS DAVID J 1,677.08 NEVINS MARY FRANCES 16,228.80 NEWBITT DAVID A. 3,353.00 NEWCOMB ADRIENNE C 39,471.00 781.97 NEWCOMB PAUL C. 42,106.61 4,916.91 NEWTON PATRICK W 41,213.00 1,929.00 NICHOLS LINDA K 537.50 8,625.00 NICOLL DEBRA A. 68,409.00 NIHAN GREGORY K. 77,857.07 10,052.89 NIXON CAROL A 643.68 NOFI ANTHONY T 41.63 NOONAN MARK P. 642.40 265 Employee Column 1 Column 2 NYMAN CHRISTINA 34,867.50 609.83 O'BRIEN CLAUDIA J 44,113.00 O'BRIEN ELAINE M 799.50 270.00 O'BRIEN KATHLEEN M. 40,372.77 642.44 O'BRIEN THOMAS J 36,458.00 321.97 O'CONNELL AMYRA B 450.00 O'CONNOR JOANNE F. 34,192.04 O'CONNOR JOHN J. 114.66 O'CONNOR PATRICK J 4,438.80 O'CONNOR WILLIAM M 41,211.58 1,942.00 O'FARRELL KEVIN F. 36,463.00 315.72 O'KEEFE KATHLEEN M. 273.00 O'LEARY DEBORAH J. 207.50 4,725.00 OLIVER KAREN L. 36,496.13 6,935.00 OLIVER STACY M. 395.00 OPIE ELAINE BONNY 71,289.00 O'REILLY PATRICIA A 4,767.75 ORLANDO STEPHEN 315.60 O'ROURKE ROBERT S 3,048.00 O'SULLIVAN CHRISTINE A 234.00 OTOOLE THEODORE J. 3,551.00 OWENSJOHN 70,799.23 9,831.92 OWENS KRISTEN M 261.00 1,086.75 OWENS, JR. JOHN J. 53,214.37 4,336.18 PAGANO MARY JANE 41,245.89 50.13 PALMER MAUREEN R 30.00 2,370.00 PALMUCCI ALISON A. 47,312.00 PARRY RENEE F. 351.23 PATCH MICHAEL A. 53,815.00 3,353.00 PATROLIA ELLEN L -75.00 6,225.00 PATTISON ANDREA M 41,213.00 468.30 PAUL REBECCA M 44,518.00 1,005.06 PAYNE JUNE M 254.88 PEARY ALEJANDRA 17,850.00 PEDRO NICOLE J. 42,427.26 PELISSIER JAMES M 6,342.86 16.46 PELRINE MATTHEW M 4,268.60 PENNINGTON VERNON C. 942.00 PEREIRA STACEY L. 28,253.20 PERRY KEVIN D. 61,831.28 5,580.79 PERSON NIAMBI N 1,180.00 595.00 PERVANE PATRICIA A 5,493.52 PETERS PATRICIA A. 64,482.00 415.56 PETERSON ELLEN M 75,415.88 1,145.00 PHELAN JULIE 77,380.00 826.00 PHIFER ROSS S 7,050.00 PHILLIPS ELLEN 240.00 PHILLIPS JODIE A 750.00 PICARDI VINCENT F. 58,571.00 PIERCE MICHAEL E 3,156.00 PIERCE TIMOTHY J 180.00 PLATT REGINALD C. 58,246.97 PLUMMER MATTHEW 82,786.00 9,418.40 POLANSKY ELIZABETH A. 71,289.00 1,428.10 POLLOCK MICHAEL S. 57,967.37 5,180.48 PORT ANDREW R 60,872.57 266 Employee Column 1 Column 2 PORT-FARWELL JOAN T. 56,782.49 POWERS BRIAN C 1,656.96 POWERS MARGARET E. 19,631.85 PRIESTLEY CHRISTIAN J 22,342.05 697.95 PULLIA SARAH B 39,471.00 PURCELL JAMES A. 587.14 PURDY MICHAEL J 81,384.59 QUILTY JENNA M 278.50 1,914.00 QUILTY LISA ANN 23,712.38 200.00 QUINN DOROTHY 89.68 RAFFERTY JOHN M 1,370.24 RAFFERTY MARY J 2,480.00 RAFFERTY SARAH K. 1,726.92 RALEY SARAH M. 46,138.00 RANDALL ARTHUR G. 50,529.52 5,895.38 RAPALJE JOANNA R. 51,277.00 190.47 RAY REBECCA J 27,673.50 705.38 RAYSHEILAG 49,227.00 READ PAULA C. 18,923.57 250.00 REARDON KRISTIN J. 29,880.17 427.14 REED JUSTIN B 50,671.14 8,383.36 REGAN PETER M 93,254.50 387.00 REIBER EUGENE J. 64,482.00 REILLY JOANNE 63,005.00 5,463.25 REILLY MEAGHAN E 1,740.00 REPLOGLE NANCY L. 78,305.00 REPPUCCI ANN C. 300.00 REYNOLDS JANET R. 1,048.14 RICH DEBORAH K. 37,910.09 106.73 RICHARDS DEREK W. 62,828.42 25,126.88 RICHARDS DIANE L. 334.50 RICHARDS WAYNE M. 21,333.25 RICHARDSON DONNA 850.00 RICHARDSON KIMBERLY G 44,113.00 RICHARDSON SARAH E. 44,113.00 1,295.00 RICHARDSON STEPHEN T. 391.76 RILEY JOANNA E 8,167.95 RILEY WILLIAM P. 1,609.91 ROACH PAUL J. 17,088.25 ROBISON BARBARA 103.84 ROCKWELL PAULINE M. 236.00 RODDAY BRYAN P 2,145.00 RODDAY CAROL A. 37,395.42 940.00 RODDAY STEVEN J 39,739.00 4,500.00 RODICK BRIAN T 8,057.77 1,272.00 ROLLINS HOWARD E. 74,701.12 15,592.15 ROLLINS STEPHEN S. 108,150.34 RONCHETTI JR DONALD R 53,240.70 RONDANO-SULLIVAN CHRISTINA M 53,815.00 ROSS AURORA A. 15,249.69 ROSS JENNIFER A 6,945.18 ROSSI NICHOLAS D 990.40 9.29 ROSSI SUSAN T. 40,875.44 560.00 ROY JAMES RICHARD 47,871.78 11,135.17 RUSSELL COLLEEN M. 69,808.00 826.00 RUSSO KELLY A. 39,471.00 612.00 267 Employee Column 1 Column 2 RY AN NANCY M. 76,804.00 RYAN PAMELA J -466.96 RYAN PAMELA M. 80,844.00 RYAN THOMAS J. 64,482.00 RYERSON STEPHEN T. 42,789.20 2,902.50 SAGE NANCY E. 37.76 SALETNIK LANCE P 897.55 SALINES CARMINE J. 3,081.54 SALVUCCI JOSEPH 2,380.50 SALVUCCI JR DANIEL 74,716.91 61,380.23 SALVUCCI RICHARD P. 61,587.02 19,520.31 SALVUCCI SR DANIEL 2,045.00 SARGENT MAUREEN A. 25,686.78 250.00 SASSANO ASHLEY T 300.00 SCANNELL JUDITH 120.00 SCHELL DENISE E 19,607.63 556.25 SCHNEIDER JUDITH A. 5,129.00 SCHUMACHER JOHN S. 63,538.00 3,106.00 SCOTT BRIAN P 16.00 SCRIBI DAYNA L. 58,571.00 1,250.00 SCRIBNER ANNE W 840.00 SEGALLA BRITTANY A. 1,676.68 SEGALLA DONNA M 12,553.32 60.00 SELBY MARINA A. 6,525.00 SEPE CAYLEN A. 51,277.00 1,186.70 SERVIN LINDA J. 33,672.60 SHALGIAN MARY E. 67,149.04 SHANAHAN GEORGE B 13,438.94 SHANAHAN ROBERT L. 33,672.60 SHANLEY JACQUELINE M. 20,274.56 238.93 SHAWDANAW. 20,041.47 32,891.67 SHEA JAMES P. 579.28 SHEA MAUREEN A. 51,542.00 SHEA ROBERT C 51,710.57 SHEA RYAN C 1,154.15 SHEA -VACCA PATRICIA A. 9,082.34 SHEARER ERIC C. 4,932.00 SHELLEY JOHN T. 462.00 SHILLINGLAW JAMES A. 41,551.91 SHOREY ELIZABETH S 375.00 SHORT KEVIN R. 48,242.91 17,086.50 SIGSBY AVA T. 51,277.00 SILVIA PAUL V. 46,204.74 10,991.17 SIMMONS JOHN E. 61,438.00 SIMMONS NIKKI 56,199.00 902.10 SKELLY JEAN E. C 475.00 1,772.50 SMALL KARYN S. 42,369.00 SMITH JAMES E. 67,969.47 53,043.09 SMITH JR. DOUGLAS S. 2,466.00 SMITH SCOTT 0. 45,193.77 9,956.05 SMOCK JACOB T 63.84 SNYDER COLLEEN M 2,473.56 SONNEMANN TRACY L 747.18 SPALDING ELAINE C. 16,390.69 SPOONER Ill WILLIAM B. 15,189.75 ST.AUBIN ANN M. 15,228.13 250.00 268 Employee Column 1 Column 2 STAGNO MARY C. 68,986.00 166.00 STAMPER MARTHA W. 61,522.00 826.00 STANNARD IVAN F 63.84 STEFANI CHRISTINE M 9,181.49 STEVENS KRISTEN D 53,815.00 1,562.50 STEWART DEBORAH 18,976.77 STEWART ROBERT W. 7,075.66 STONE BARBARA J. 62,407.64 7,381.86 STONE KELLY A 16,764.50 90.00 STONE SYLVIA M. 2,689.64 STORELLA-MULLIN JOHN J 53,815.00 1,102.23 STRACHAN RENA M 420.00 SULLIVAN DARLEEN L 33,828.55 SULLIVAN DAVID R. 81,320.19 SULLIVAN MICHELLE R. 68,409.00 175.00 SUTHERLAND AMY B 23,213.25 SWEENEY ANDREA L. 19,975.11 100.00 SWEENEY JR WALTER 90,252.57 5,684.67 SWEENEY SUSAN E 17,500.00 SWETT MATTHEW J. 31,158.48 8,500.51 SWIFT RICHARD C. 344.00 SYLVIA JAMES A. 65,269.00 16,062.00 TABER JENNIFER M. 37,722.00 TALKOWSKI SUSAN L 7,482.24 TASSINARI DAVID A 1,516.30 TATRO MICHELLE A 53,815.00 TAVARES CHERYL A. 56,199.00 TEETSELL ROBERT I. 2,513.80 THEMISTOCLES ROBERTA A. 25,026.91 466.56 THERRIEN JANE C. 80,036.00 THOMASON DOROTHEA W 53,815.00 1,139.73 THOMPSON SHANNON E. 5,292.00 THORNELL JULIENNE R 71,289.00 979.00 THORNTON ANNE 197.50 4,425.00 THORNTON MARIA 80,844.00 TINDALL TRAVIS R 2,700.00 TIVNAN JOHN M 1,805.78 TIVNAN TRENT A 1,512.22 TOBIN LAUREN M 95.00 2,340.00 TODD KATHLEEN M 29,711.57 215.52 TOOHEY BARBARA 135.00 5,144.00 TOOMEY MARYBETH 39,528.46 TOOMEY SEANA M. 53,815.00 TORINO PAUL J 53,406.15 6,873.37 TRAMONTANA DONNA M 33,363.70 73.38 TRAYNOR CLAIRE M 57.68 TRIPP DOROTHY E. 103.84 TRIPP HOWARD C. 38,898.68 7,658.83 TRONGONE BARBARA 70.00 2,025.00 TUCKER MARCIA L. 17,088.99 140.00 TUCKER MATTHEW R 40,760.38 14,252.01 TURNER DIANE R. 68,409.00 TUROCY LESLEY A. 64,482.00 918.49 TUROCY RONALD J. 68,409.00 7,765.30 ,,, TUSI LEANNE M 170.00 750.00 TWEED JR. CARLETON D. 11,485.95 269 Employee Column 1 Column 2 TYLER LOIS R. 79,598.64 TYRIE DAVID W. 60,011.42 15,857.53 UNDZIS JOHN N. 26,192.24 VASSIL TINA M 3,600.00 VAUGHAN-SNIZEK JESSICA L. 26,293.56 668.00 VENETO MARY THERESA 3,298.08 VERENIS STEPHEN 375.00 VIELKIND BARBARA J. 19,877.35 587.73 VIELKIND KAREN A 5,309.36 VIERRA MAUREEN E. 579.08 VIERRA ROGER F 80.24 VIRTA STEPHEN J 12,370.12 639.59 VLASSAKIS JANET MARIE 3,621.00 VOELKEL JOHN E. 66,028.47 6,088.06 VOELKEL THERESA A 22,743.00 2,170.00 WAKEFIELD TIL YNN C 960.00 WALDRON ROSANNE D. 22,595.75 2,487.00 WALKER DANIEL C. 1,265.00 WALSH EDWIN P 30,399.27 WALSH KRISTEN R 16,078.14 WALSH MICHELLE L 41,213.00 126.37 WARD PAULINE M. 57,097.13 WASSANNET. 61,212.97 WATSON DAVID M 39,001.34 13,058.17 WEINARD PATRICIA A 136.88 WELLS ERIN M 51,046.26 16,362.18 WELSH LORRAINE 63,775.32 WENCEK JESSICA M 4,788.00 WEST DIANNE R 75.00 WESTFIELD MARGARET 0. 80,844.00 WHEALAN, JR WILLIAM J 38,888.03 13,897.15 WHEALLER ANN M. 65.00 7,125.00 WHEDBEE AMY J 8,205.00 WHEELER ERICA C 180.00 WHEELER GREGG 56,199.00 WHITE FREDERICK J. 40,052.07 6,183.68 WHITE NANCY M 150.00 WHITING MELISSA E 39,471.00 966.50 WHITTEN KARIN J 15,306.50 WILKINSON MARY L 179.36 WILLIAMS AMANDA S 1,595.83 WILLIAMS LYNN F 1,020.00 WILLIAMS SUSAN P 3,649.40 WILLIS AMYE 18,307.50 WILLIS JOHN J 75,415.88 1,000.00 WILLIS MELANIE F. 30,841.75 1,168.50 WILSON ANN 184.08 WILSON DONNA J. 78,305.00 WILSON JOYCE K. 33,353.60 WITTER-HARRINGTON ELLEN L 108,942.25 64.08 WOODWARD JOAN M 56,524.00 11,970.25 WORMALD FRED J 3,267.70 WORRALL RICHARD A 2,180.50 WRIGHT JOHN T 24,142.17 5,518.95 WRIGHT PATRICIA A 113.75 ' : YAWORKSY JAMES A 63.84 270 Employee Column 1 Column 2 YOUNG GARY A. 22,775.68 YOUNGWORTH ALLISON T 53,815.00 200.00 ZAYLOR PAUL 5,129.00 ZEDIK ROBERT J 48.00 ZEMOTEL DAVID J. 67,643.98 21,981.72 ZEMOTEL JOSEPH J. 269.04 ZEMOTEL VIRGINIA 135.00 TOTAL 27,604,259.60 2,327,985.90 271 REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT State law requires the Town of Hanover to publish at the close of each fiscal year a complete set of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) that are audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a licensed certified public accountant. The report consists of management's representations concerning the finances of the Town. Consequently, management assumes full responsibility for the completeness and reliability of all of the information presented in the report. To provide a reasonable basis for making these presentations, management of the Town has established a comprehensive internal control framework that is designed both to protect the Town's assets from loss, theft, or misuse and to compile sufficient reliable information for the preparation of the Town's financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Because the cost of internal controls should not outweigh their benefits, the Town's comprehensive framework of internal controls has been designed to provide reasonable rather than absolute assurance that the financial statements will be free from material misstatement. At the time (November 12, 2008) that this report is being submitted for the Annual Town Report, the Town's financial statements are being audited by Timothy M. Craven, a licensed certified public accountant. The independent audit involves examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements; assessing the account principles used and significant estimates made by management; and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. When the audit is concluded, it is management's expectation that the independent auditor will issue an unqualified opinion on the Town's financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. The auditor's report will be available for public inspection in the Town Clerk's office. The independent audit of the financial statements of the Town is part of a broader, federally mandated "Single Audit" designed to meet the special needs of Federal grantor agencies. The standards governing Single Audit engagements require the independent auditor to report not only on the fair presentation of the financial statements, but also on the audited government's internal controls and compliance with legal requirements, with special emphasis on internal controls and legal requirements involving the administration of Federal awards. These reports will be available in the Town's Audited Financial Report. Municipal Services The Town provides general governmental services within its boundaries including public education in grades kindergarten through twelve, police and fire protection, water distribution, public works, parks and recreation, veterans' services, public health, elder services and a public library. The water enterprise fund is self-supporting. In addition, the Town maintains a solid waste recycling and disposal facility. 272 Factors Affecting Economic Condition The Town continues to manage its financial affairs pursuant to the constraints impose by Proposition 2½. It has maintained its bond rating of Aa3 issued by Moody's Investors Service by incorporating long-range planning tools such as a Capital Improvement Program and maintaining reserve balances despite tight budgets. In addition, the Town has enhanced its revenue flexibility by establishing a water enterprise fund. This has allowed the Town to shift one hundred percent of the operating cost, capital improvements, and related debt to the users of water so that no tax support is required. By doing, so the Town is able to provide the maximum tax dollars available to all other services. Internal Controls Management of the Town is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure designed to ensure the assets of the Town are protected from loss, theft or misuses and to ensure that adequate accounting data is compiled to allow for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The Board of Selectmen is responsible for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control structure and implementing improvements. Budgetary Controls The Advisory Committee works with the various boards and committees established within the Town to coordinate the preparation of a Town-wide budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget is then presented to the Annual Town Meeting. The level of budgetary control is established by Town Meeting and this approval defines the level at which expenditures may not exceed appropriations. This level is typically at the individual department salary and expense level. The Town Accountant is responsible for ensuring all payroll and invoices are with the budgetary control level before authorizing payment. Additional appropriations may be approved at subsequent Town Meetings. The Advisory Committee may approve during the year a transfer from a reserve fund established at Town Meeting. These controls ensure compliance with the budget approved by Town Meeting. Cash Management Cash management is handled by the Town Treasurer. The Town Treasurer monitors the Town's cash flow and provides for the investment of Town funds. The Treasurer seeks to maximize the return on Town funds while maintaining adequate protection and liquidity of funds. 273 Quarterly tax billings and excellent collection rates have eliminated the need to borrow on a short-term basis to maintain cash flow. The Town's investment options are governed by Massachusetts General Laws and focus on safety, liquidity and yield. Risk Management The Town manages its exposures to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; and natural disasters are covered through policies purchased from commercial carriers. Additional information on the Town's risk management activity can be found in the notes to the financial statements or by contacting the Town Administrator. Pension and other Post Employment Benefits The Town contributes to the Plymouth County Retirement System, a defined pension plan. An independent actuary engaged by the governing Retirement Board calculates the amount of the annual contribution that the Town must make to the pension plan to ensure that the plan will be able to fully meet its obligations to retired employees on a timely basis. As required by law, the Town fully funds each year's annual required contribution to the pension plan as determined by the actuary. The Town also provides post retirement health care benefits for certain retirees and their dependents. At June 30, 2008 there were 252 retired employees receiving these benefits, which are financed on a pay-as-you-go basis. Recently the GASB issued Statement #43, Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Plans Other Than Pension Plans and Statement #45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions, which are required to be implemented in fiscal year 2009. As of June 30, 2008, the estimated liability has not been determined and no funding has been provided. Revenues Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund revenues (net of refunds) totaled $41,363,731. This represented an increase of $1,294,146, or 3.2% over Fiscal Year 2007. Property Taxes were the single largest revenue source, representing approximately 67% of the General Fund revenues. Real and Personal Property Tax revenues increased $904,026 to $27,774,291 during Fiscal Year 2008. Intergovernmental revenues (State Aid) comprised the Town's next largest revenue source, representing approximately 24% of the General Fund. Motor vehicle excise, which is the third major revenue source at 5.1 %, increased $107,330 or 5.4% from Fiscal Year 2007. In addition to the operating revenue received, $700,032 was transferred from the Ambulance, Cemetery, and Recreation, Water Enterprise, and other dedicated sources. These transfers and the $1,372,097 appropriated from Free Cash were required to balance the budget approved at the Annual Town Meeting in May 2007 and the supplemental appropriations approved at the Special Town Meeting in May 2008. 274 The following table presents revenues by source for Fiscal Year 2008 and the variance from Fiscal Year 2007. FY2008 General Fund Revenues Increase (Decrease) From FY2007 Percent of Percent of Revenue Source Amount Total Amount Change Property Taxes 27,774,291 67.1% 904,026 3.4% Intergovernmental 9,791,662 23.7% 474,231 5.1% Excises 2,098,104 5.1% 107,330 5.4% Investment Income 497,295 1.2% -19,150 -3.7% Licenses & Permits 490,292 1.2% -96,081 -16.4% Departmental 509,573 1.2% -76,131 -13.0% Fines 125,766 0.3% 4,228 3.5% Penalties & Interest 76,748 0.2% -4,307 -5.3% Total Revenue 41,363,731 100.0% 1,294,146 3.2% Net Transfers in (out) 700,032 -182,767 -20.7% Free Cash Appropriation 1,372,097 -205,558 -13.0% Total Sources 43,435,860 905,821 2.1% Expenditures Compared to Fiscal Year . 2007, FY2008 General Fund total expenditures increased 2.2% from $38,753,158 to $39,709,861. Decreases in Public Works, Debt Service, and Property/Liability Insurances moderated the increases in the other functions. The following table presents expenditures by function for Fiscal Year 2008 and the variance from Fiscal 2007. 275 FY2008 General Fund Expenditures Increase (Decrease) FromFY07 Percent of Percent of Function Amount Total Amount Change General Gov't 1,751,386 4.1% 90,291 5.4% Public Safety 5,458,706 12.9% 352,087 6.9% Education 22,895,066 54.2% 1,017,294 4.7% Public Works 2,606,500 6.2% 252,075 10.7% Human Services 482,619 1.1% 63,736 15.2% Library & Rec. 556,635 1.3% 30,017 5.7% Debt Service 2,573,889 6.1% 228,881 8.9% Assessments 451,578 1.1% 28,057 6.6% Employee Benefits 5,102,595 12.1% 466,145 10.1% Refunds 132,878 0.3% -4,213 3.1% Prop/Liability 245,856 0.6% 23,477 10.6% Total 42,257,708 100% 2,547,847 6.4% General Fund Balances and Cash Position The Town ended Fiscal Year 2008 with a total General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance of $2,536,265. General Fund cash and short-term investments totaled $8,098,511, while the balance of all funds totaled $18,820,801. Because of aggressive cash management and timely issuance of tax bills, the Town did not issue Tax Anticipation Notes during the fiscal year. The following table presents the changes in the Town's Undesignated General Fund Balance between Fiscal Years 2004 and 2008. Fiscal Undesignated General Percent of Year Fund Balance Revenue 2004 $1,619,437 4.8% 2005 $1,974,512 5.5% 2006 $2,276,653 6.0% 2007 $3,140,079 7.8% 2008 $2,536,265 6.1% 276 Capital Financing and Debt Management In connection with the operating budget, the Town annually prepares both a capital budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year and a ten year Capital Improvement Program that is used as a guide for future capital improvements. During the late I 980's and early 1990's, the Town completed a number of critical evaluations of its infrastructure. A coordinated program of rehabilitating infrastructure and improving public facilities has been initiated because of these evaluations. The current program has an estimated cost of $24,334,655. Beginning with FYI 996, the Town began to fund an increasing portion of its Capital Improvement Program on a "Pay-As-You-Go" basis out of current revenues. In addition, the Town has maintained a policy of issuing debt (subject to the Proposition 2 1/2 cap) with a ten-year retirement schedule. This approach requires higher debt service payments in the short-term but results in sizable interest savings. In order to sustain the Town's financial stability while continuing to upgrade the Town's infrastructure, the Town carefully controls debt issuance. As of June 30, 2008, outstanding general obligation bonds totaled $28,043,921. During FY08, $2,134,723 of bonds were retired. Finally, I would like to thank all Town Officials, Boards, Committees and employees for their assistance and cooperation during this past year. Respectfully submitted, George L. Martin Director ofMunicipal Finance and Town Accountant 277 REVENUES-ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 GENERAL FUND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - 2006 $294.03 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - 2007 $3,637.30 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - 2008 $475,670.86 REAL ESTA TE TAXES - 2005 $1,125.51 REAL ESTA TE TAXES - 2006 $3,753.16 REAL ESTA TE TAXES - 2007 $298,778.43 REAL ESTA TE TAXES - 2008 $27,038,604.31 TAX LIENS REDEEMED $8,444.77 LITIGATED TAX COLLECTED $3,669.36 DEFERRED REAL ESTATE TAXES REDEEMED $1,433.34 TAX FORECLOSURES $0.00 SUPPLEMENTALT AX ASSESSMENTS $22,471.80 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - PRIOR YEARS $418.06 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2001 $356.25 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2002 $108.12 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2003 $155.42 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2004 $3,524.38 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2005 $15,954.92 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2006 $86,108.87 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2007 $458,509.34 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE - 2008 $1,572,638.30 BOAT EXCISE - PRIOR YEARS $15.00 BOAT EXCISE- 2007 $1,776.45 BOAT EXCISE- 2008 $1,179.50 INTEREST & PENALTIES- REAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY $66,026.93 INTEREST & PENALTIES- MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISES $10,166.45 INTEREST & PENALTIES - TAX LIENS $554.60 INTEREST & PENALTIES - OTHER $0.00 FEES - TOWN CLERK $12,178.10 FEES -TAX COLLECTOR DEMANDS & WARRANTS $27,672.34 FEES-TAX COLLECTOR LIEN CERTIFICATES $21,800.00 FEES - SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES $3,475.00 FEES - DOG LICENSE LA TE FEE $1,205.00 FEES- TRANSFER STA TION/ COMMERCIAL RUBBISH $113,397.79 FEES - BOARD OF HEALTH $42,307.10 FEES- DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR $28,547.77 FEES - HANOVER MALL ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGEBACK $20,926.84 FEES - STREET OPENINGS $2,850.00 FEES - OFF DUTY WORK DETAILS $38,705.77 FEES- CLERK/PASSPORTS $86,720.00 FEES - SELECTMEN $254.00 FEES - SELECTMEN(HEARING FEES) $400.00 FEES-TREASURER $43.00 FEES - BOARD OF ASSESSORS $1,967.91 278 REVENUES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 FEES - TAX COLLECTOR $1,634.00 FEES- CONSERVATION $14,928.50 FEES - PLANNING BOARD $13,868.60 FEES - PLANNING BOARD (SPECIAL PERMITS) $0.00 FEES - BOARD OF APPEALS $6,250.00 FEES - POLICE DEPARTMENT $15,640.36 FEES - FIRE DEPARTMENT $0.00 FEES - SCHOOL DEPARTMENT $128.27 FEES- REFUNDS PR YR APPROPRIATIONS $16,062.64 FEES - BUILDING DEPT $56.50 FEES - MALL HEALTH INSURANCE $0.00 FEES - MIIA REW ARDS PROGRAM $11,990.00 FEES - DIVIDENDS $70.00 FEES - FLU CLINICS $0.00 LEASE - SPRINT $27,170.70 LICENSES - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES $44,850.00 LICENSES - SELECTMEN $26,948.50 LICENSES - DOG $3,554.00 LICENSES- BOARD OF HEALTH $5,300.00 LICENSES - CLERK/MARRIAGE INTENTIONS $1,100.00 PERMITS - POLICE DEPARTMENT $3,887.50 PERMITS - FIRE DEPARTMENT $11,241.00 PERMITS - BUILDING INSPECTOR $263,755.00 PERMITS - PLUMBING INSPECTOR $24,275.00 PERMITS - GAS INSPECTOR $15,185.00 PERMITS - WIRING INSPECTOR $41,265.50 PERMITS - BOARD OF HEALTH $54,375.00 PERMITS - BOARD OF SELECTMEN $475.00 FINES - COURT $78,992.50 FINES- PARKING CLERK $4,637.00 FINES - SURCHARGE R.M.V. $8,480.00 FINES - DOG FINES $1,155.00 FINES- LIBRARY $15,147.00 FINES - BYLAW VIOLATIONS $1,175.00 FINES - FALSE ALARMS/ POLICE $16,179.00 EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS - INTEREST & DIVIDENDS $497,295.30 ABATEMENTS TO VETERANS, CHAPTER 59 $33,514.00 ABATEMENTS TO ELDERLY, CHAPTER $14,076.00 SCHOOL AID, CHAPTER 70 $5,825,021.00 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, CHAPTERS 71 & 74 $0.00 SCHOOL CONSTUCTION PROJECTS, CHAPTERS 511 &645 $935,474.00 VETERANS' BENEFITS REIMBURSEMENTS, CHAPTER 115 $21,553.00 ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE- LOCAL AID FUND $1,326,394.00 LOTTERY, BEANO & CHARITY GAMES, CHAPTER 29 $1,310,076.00 REIMBURSEMENT-ELECTION POLLING $1,388.00 REIMBURSEMENT-STATE OWNED LAND $6,333.00 REIMBURSEMENT-MEDICAID (SCHOOL) $124,471.45 279 REVENUES-ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 REIMBURSEMENT-QUINN BILL $118,000.61 REIMBURSEMENT-CHARTER SCHOOL TUITION $75,410.00 REIMBURSEMENT-CHARTER SCHOOL CAP FACILITY $0.00 TOTAL $41,496,609.01 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS WPA T BETTERMENTS RECEIVABLE - 2008 $5,321.20 SALE OF LOTS-CEMETERY $20,400.00 GRAYES & FOUNDATIONS $66,785.00 WATER WAYS IMPROVEMENT FUND - BOA $2,923.12 LOCAL EDUCATION FUND RECEIPTS $446.79 SENIOR TAX ASSISTANCE FUND RECEIPTS $1,046.62 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION SURCHARGE $673,209.19 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION INTEREST $81,769.38 CPA STATE MATCHING FUNDS $631,824.00 RECREATION REVOL YING $201,852.18 SUMMER SCHOOL TUITION $878.00 CEDAR SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL REVOLVING $14,400.00 CENTER SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL REVOLVING $6,900.00 SCHOOL BUILDING RENTAL REVOLVING $1,862.00 SCHOOL ATHLETIC REVOL YING $138,574.79 INDIANS TEPEE $104,287.50 MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY REVOLVING RECEIPTS $70,731.03 CEDAR SCHOOL BEFORE/AFTER REVOLVING RECEIPTS $67,502.20 CENTER-SYLVESTER BEFORE/AFTER REVOLVING RECEIPTS $219,106.17 SENIOR CITIZEN CHRISTMAS DINNER RECEIPTS $900.00 SPED TRANSPORTATION REVOL VINO $20,520.00 CEDAR SCHOOL PTA GRANTS $5,069.56 CENTER SCHOOL PTA GRANTS $9,506.12 SYLVESTER SCHOOL PTA GRANTS $0.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA GRANTS $13,709.16 HIGH SCHOOL PTA GRANTS $4,229.99 CEDAR SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS $10,876.20 CENTER SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS $1,690.63 SYLVESTER SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS $3,824.54 MIDDLE SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS $3,993.82 HIGH SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS $7,484.98 SPED REVOLVING RECEIPTS $169,071.00 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY $134,268.17 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY $193,937.61 CEDAR SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY $24,896.02 CENTER SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITY $30,766.37 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING $9,285.00 AP EXAMS REVOLVING $20,420.00 EXTENDED OPPORTUNIES $6,578.00 ~; SYSTEMWIDE GIFTS $600.00 PERFORMANCE TROUPE REVOLVING $3,130.00 280 REVENUES-ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 POLICE COMMUNITY POLICING $18,024.00 FIRE SAFE GRANT $3,850.00 POLICE/FIRE EARMARK GRANT $9,277.76 ECC SETB GRANT $14,089.59 POLICE HOMELAND SECURITY $8,914.00 ACADEMIC SUPPORT GRANT $3,116.00 COA SERVICE INCENTIVE GRANT $8,627.00 POLICE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT $5,424.09 FY08 #140 TITLE II $36,754.00 FY08 # 160 TITLE IID $825.00 FY08 #240 SPED ENTITLEMENT $498,450.00 FY08 #262 EARLY CHILDHOOD $31,145.00 FY07 #274 PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT $0.00 FY08 #274 PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT $16,711.00 FY08 #302 TITLE V $1,681.00 FY08 #331 TITLE IV DRUG FREE SCHOOL $745.00 SPED FY08 CIRCUIT BREAKER $150,165.00 ES HEALTH SERVICE GRANT $64,199.00 COA FORMULA GRANT $12,051.00 ARTS LOTTERY GRANT- STATE $400.00 DEM GREENWA YS GRANT $0.00 WETLANDS PROTECTION FUND MGL 131-40 $8,027.50 LIBRARY - MEG GRANT $17,390.13 BD OF HEALTH/ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS $9,401.51 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS - COMSTAR $502,655.00 AMBULANCE RECEIPTS - MEDICAID/EFT $98,187.84 SCHOOL LUNCH-LOCAL $608,147.60 SCHOOL LUNCH-FEDERAL $90,342.32 SCHOOL LUNCH - STATE $14,894.58 TOTAL $4,124,507.77 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND PRINCIPAL FROM SALE OF BONDS $3,870,000.00 TOTAL $3,870,000.00 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND WATER USAGE CHARGES $2,732,396.70 WATER SERVICES $67,690.18 WATER LIENS - 2007 $544.34 WATER LIENS - 2008 $35,796.93 INTEREST INCOME $120,416.01 PRINCIPAL FROM SALE OF BONDS $340,000.00 TOTAL $3,296,844.16 281 REVENUES-ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 ROBOTICS REVOL YING $2,250.00 DRIVER ED REVOL YING $24,485.00 MS LIBRARY REVOLVING $2,714.65 CEDAR LIBRARY REVOLVING $458.53 CENTER LIBRARY REVOLVING $9,967.91 SCHOOL LOST BOOK REIMBURSEMENTS $3,241.25 RESTITUTION - TOWN $282.07 RESTITUTION - POLICE $3,200.00 INTEREST-SEPTIC BETTERMENTS $2,438.41 INTEREST-CULTURAL COUNCIL $842.00 INTEREST-WETLANDS PROTECTION $635.98 INTEREST- JOAN FREY AMBULANCE FUND $215.03 INTEREST- POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITED FUND $980.99 INTEREST- LOCAL EDUCATION FUND $26.10 INTEREST- SENIOR TAX ASSISTANCE $155.79 INTEREST- ROUTE 53 FUND $88.33 INTEREST- BANDSTAND CONCERTS FUND $475.45 INTEREST- BANDSTAND PERMANENT FUND $375.16 INTEREST- LIBRARY MEG GRANT $930.46 INTEREST-CONSERVATION FUND $2,590.38 INTEREST- 300TH ANNIVERSARY FUND $16.54 INTEREST-TEDESCHI RECREATION FUND $2,413.04 INTEREST- LAST RESORT FUND $57.73 INTEREST- HANOVER AT PLAY FUND $284.04 INTEREST- POLICE STATE FORFEITED FUND $1,840.89 INTEREST- POLICE REWARD $27.80 GIFTS-VISITING NURSE $0.00 GIFTS-COUNCIL ON AGING $12,249.80 GIFTS-JOHN CURTIS LIBRARY $10,515.76 GIFTS-ARTS LOTTERY $2,250.00 GIFTS-JOAN FREY FUND $4,635.00 GIFTS-PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION FUND $305.00 GIFTS-BANDSTAND CONCERT FUND $2,795.12 GIFTS-BANDSTAND PERMANENT FUND $0.00 GIFTS-FIRE PAD $0.00 GIFTS-CONSERVATION/ LUDDAM'S FARM $0.00 GIFTS-POLICE DREAM PROGRAM $9,144.30 GIFTS-MDPH AMBULANCE TASK FORCE $0.00 GIFTS-MT A GRANT/ ANN WASS $26,361.79 GIFTS-POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITED FUNDS $50.00 GIFTS-POLICE STA TE FORFEITED FUNDS $2,103.38 GIFTS-PARK & RECREATION FUND $320.00 GRANT-MASS TECHNOLOGY $25,500.00 INSURANCE PROCEEDS UNDER $20,000 $6,764.52 PREMIUM FROM SALE OF BONDS $56,675.65 MASS GIS GRANT $0.00 FIRE EQUIPMENT GRANT $0.00 282 REVENUES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS INTEREST-STABILIZATION FUND $59,830.66 INTEREST-FLORENCE GOSS SCHOOL PRIZE TRUST $177.65 INTEREST-WILLIAM DOWDEN SCHOOL PRIZE TRUST $126.53 INTEREST-AHEARN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST $2,004.98 INTEREST-SYLVESTER SCHOOL REPAIR TRUST $330.79 INTEREST-SALMOND SCHOOL TRUST $1,560.39 INTEREST-W ASBURN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST $719.42 INTEREST-ELLIS PLAYGROUND TRUST $1,116.36 INTEREST-WILDER CEMETERY TRUST $180.24 INTEREST-B.EVERETT HALL PLAYGROUND TRUST $543.41 INTEREST-CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE INCOME $8,284.83 INTEREST-HIGGINSON MEMORIAL TRUST FUND $138.27 INTEREST-JENKINS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP TRUST $299.45 INTEREST-ROSWELL GARDNER TRUST FUND $674.80 INTEREST-WILLIAM B. SIDES $25.89 POLICE DETAILS $679,246.55 FIRE DETAILS $9,847.00 SCHOOL DETAILS $28,927.80 HANOVER MALL DETAILS $117,132.00 FISH & GAME LICENSES $4,059.50 FIREARM PERMITS $11,425.00 TOTAL $926,651.52 GRANDTOTAL $53,714,612.46 REFUNDS GENERALFUND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES-ALL YEARS $17,772.29 REAL EST ATE TAXES-ALL YEARS $65,819.98 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE-ALL YEARS $42,523.92 BOAT EXCISE- ALL YEARS $116.82 FEES/MISC-TRANSFER ST ATION $25.00 FEES/MISC-BOARD OF HEALTH $600.00 LICENSES-SELECTMEN $2,900.00 LICENSES-BOARD OF HEALTH $400.00 PERMITS-POLICE $25.00 PERMITS-BUILDING INSPECTOR $1,755.00 PERMITS-WIRING INSPECTOR $120.00 PERMITS-BOARD OF HEALTH $820.00 TOTAL $132,878.01 283 REVENUES-ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ORA VES & FOUNDATIONS $0.00 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION $11,926.91 WATERWAYS $69.00 RECREATION REVOL VINO $2,865.00 INDIANS' TEEPEE $700.00 CEDAR BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL $0.00 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING $0.00 SPED REVOL YING RECEIPTS $0.00 EXTENDED OPP. NIGHT SCHOOL $10.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL REVOLVING $13.00 TOTAL $723.00 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND WATER USAGE CHARGES TOTAL AMBULANCE FUND AMBULANCE RECEIPTS - CO MST AR $4,789.28 TOTAL $4,789.28 GRAND TOTAL $138,429.27 284 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED BOARD OF SELECTMEN Salaries & Wages $284,333.77 $276,615.72 $0.00 General Expenses $14,378.73 $9,731.26 $4,647.47 Bonfires STM A4/07 $26,478.00 $11,019.50 $15,458.50 Prior Year Encumbrance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Salaries & Wages $3,600.00 $3,498.44 $0.00 General Expenses $300.00 $195.00 $0.00 RESERVE FUND General Expenses $90,563.93 $0.00 $0.00 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Salaries & Wages $289,405.00 $285,787.31 $0.00 General Expenses $29,840.00 $25,041.53 $4,625.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $9,045.20 $3,500.96 $0.00 TOWN AUDIT General Expenses $28,000.00 $21,175.00 $1,325.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $6,850.32 $6,850.32 $0.00 BOARD OF ASSESSORS Salaries & Wages $128,468.00 $126,493.17 $0.00 General Expenses $52,200.00 $36,584.75 $580.83 Prior Year Encumbrance $18,011.80 $18,011.00 $0.00 TOWN COLLECTOR Salaries & Wages $131,353.80 $131,353.80 $0.00 General Expenses $57,352.20 $51,278.15 $0.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Salaries & Wages $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $0.00 General Expenses $110.00 $51.00 $0.00 LEGAL SERVICES General Expenses $154,023.05 $154,023.05 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $27,528.43 $27,528.43 $0.00 CENTRAL COMPUTER SYSTEM Salaries & Wages $77,725.00 $77,724.32 $0.00 General Expenses $42,900.00 $17,376.40 $8,965.94 Prior Year Encumbrance $5,025.31 $4,999.97 $0.00 TOWN CLERK Salaries & Wages $86,250.16 $86,250.16 $0.00 General Expenses $5,147.84 $4,274.15 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $47.52 $47.52 $0.00 ELECTIONS & TOWN MEETING Salaries & Wages $22,100.00 $11,712.21 $0.00 General Expenses $22,750.00 $18,536.31 $0.00 Unpaid Bill STM Al/08 $175.00 $175.00 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $107.16 $107.16 $0.00 BOARD OF REGISTRARS Salaries & Wages $22,000.00 $18,456.85 $0.00 General Expenses $7,800.00 $2,552.17 $0.00 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Salaries & Wages $89,155.44 $89,155.44 $0.00 General Expenses $5,967.56 $3,421.62 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 285 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED PLANNING BOARD Salaries & Wages $95,184.35 $95,184.35 $0.00 General Expenses $5,881.65 $4,436.00 $469.75 Prior Year Encumbrance $907.27 $907.27 $0.00 Planning Board Master Plan A TM A41/07 $20,788.74 $7,264.59 $6,420.86 BOARD OF APPEALS Salaries & Wages $9,000.00 $6,704.16 $400.43 General Expenses $1,400.00 $1,084.75 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $530.18 $530.18 $0.00 TOWN HALL General Expenses $120,110.00 $99,571.55 $11,007.95 Unpaid Bill STM A 1/08 $25.98 $25.98 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $9,959.00 $9,959.00 $0.00 Curtis School Maintenance A TM A 17/05 $390.25 $390.25 $0.00 TOTAL-GENERAL GOVERNMENT $2,004,970.64 $1,751,385.75 $53,901.73 POLICE DEPARTMENT Salaries & Wages $2,336,260.00 $2,297,881.56 $21,335.27 General Expenses $226,445.84 $203,290.26 $17,153.63 Prior Year Encumbrance $27,751.71 $14,196.05 $0.00 Unpaid Bill STM A 1/08 $2,488.56 $2,488.56 $0.00 Public Safety Vehicle ATM A45/07 $28,441.91 $28,441.91 $0.00 Public Safety Vehicle ATM A39/08 $92,547.00 $56,758.15 $35,788.85 POLICE DEPT - NEXTEL/SPRINT TOWER General Expenses $9,012.16 $8,144.89 $867.27 Prior Year Encumbrance $1,100.00 $802.83 $0.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries & Wages $1,870,966.36 $1,870,966.35 $0.00 General Expenses $243,933.64 $228,100.12 $7,000.00 Unpaid Bill STM A 1/08 $380.00 $380.00 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $20,239.57 $1,587.88 $0.00 Federal Grant STM A6/08 $2,550.00 $2,550.00 $0.00 BUILDING INSPECTION Salaries & Wages $209,105.00 $195,044.29 $0.00 General Expenses $17,200.00 $17,078.61 $0.00 Unpaid Bill STM Al/08 $131.85 $131.85 $0.00 Bldg Dept. Pickup ATM A40/08 $19,000.00 $18,451.00 $0.00 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY General Expenses $2,100.00 $2,069.02 $0.00 DOG OFFICER Salaries & Wages $18,911.00 $17,415.32 $0.00 General Expenses $4,141.00 $1,301.99 $0.00 Unpaid Bill STM Al/08 $97.50 $97.50 $0.00 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION Salaries & Wages $461,848.00 $443,408.56 $0.00 General Expenses $55,229.00 $48,119.06 $3,892.34 Prior Year Encumbrance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL - PUBLIC SAFETY $5,649,880.10 $5,458,705.76 $86,037.36 ', 286 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED HANOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS: SCHOOL COMMITTEE Salaries & Wages $3,960.00 $2,661.66 $0.00 General Expenses $77,200.00 $80,095.85 $306.06 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION/CURTIS SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $438,749.00 $442,585.81 $0.00 General Expenses $150,069.00 $155,548.07 $1,923.73 Prior Year Encumbrance $14,102.58 $13,801.67 $0.00 CEDAR SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $2,584,689.00 $2,528,041.90 $0.00 General Expenses $290,877.00 $271,575.56 $29,858.86 Prior Year Encumbrance $15,799.41 $14,116.05 $0.00 CENTER SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $1,557,006.00 $1,552,323.99 $0.00 General Expenses $208,446.00 $203,454.44 $23,716.80 Prior Year Encumbrance $9,211.52 $7,645.41 $0.00 SYLVESTER SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $1,253,337.00 $1,231,881.48 $0.00 General Expenses $140,253.00 $152,589.54 $20,289.45 Prior Year Encumbrance $4,424.72 $4,046.00 $0.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $3,883,310.00 $3,902,231.90 $0.00 General Expenses $538,751.00 $500,290.61 $64,971.78 Prior Year Encumbrance $136,238.35 $131,653.31 $0.00 HIGH SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $4,328,932.00 $4,421,641.21 $0.00 General Expenses $649,630.00 $605,334.21 $97,574.35 Prior Year Encumbrance $66,554.12 $62,485.53 $0.00 SYSTEMWIDE EXPENSES Salaries & Wages $709,898.00 $517,262.10 $0.00 General Expenses $1, l 04,573 .00 $1,039,775.11 $83,761.17 Prior Year Encumbrance $401.40 $267.60 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $37,130.68 $28,903.34 $0.00 SYSTEMWIDE CURRICULUM Salaries & Wages $98,000.00 $67,961.55 $261.63 SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Salaries & Wages $178,784.00 $207,332.15 $0.00 General Expenses $33,850.00 $33,403.36 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $451.00 $335.50 $0.00 CEDAR SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION Salaries & Wages $1,025,708.00 $991,712.75 $0.00 General Expenses $17,000.00 $8,877.05 $135.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $199.49 $0.00 $0.00 CENTER SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION Salaries & Wages $382,079.00 $410,117.21 $0.00 General Expenses $5,000.00 $84,236.33 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SL YVESTER SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION Salaries & Wages $157,371.00 $149,424.13 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $450.00 $0.00 287 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION Salaries & Wages $923, 148.00 $941,625.22 $0.00 General Expenses $190,568.00 $11,730.89 $0.00 HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION Salaries & Wages $426,061.00 $529,386.97 $0.00 General Expenses $505,284.00 $486,306.42 $1,209.05 Prior Year Encumbrance $3,307.00 $200.00 $0.00 SYSTEMWIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION Salaries & Wages $305,988.00 $329,548.14 $0.00 General Expenses $ 157,091.00 $134,409.77 $2,002.69 Prior Year Encumbrance $7,228.63 $2,524.58 $0.00 TOT AL - PUBLIC SCHOOLS $22,620,660.90 $22,259. 794.37 $326,010.57 SCHOOL ARTICLES School Sped Van ATM A48/07 $46,700.00 $45,405.00 $1,295.00 Center School Roof ATM A51/08 $30,000.00 $5,477.25 $24,522.75 NORTH RIVER COLLABORATIVE General Expenses $10,000.00 $6,080.00 $3,920.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $5,653.00 $1,389.00 $0.00 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL Assessment $576,920.00 $576,920.00 TOTAL- EDUCATION $23,289,933.90 $22,895,065.62 $355,748.32 ROUTE 53 PROJECTS RT#53 Improvements ATM A54/03 $100,976.68 $2,025.27 $98,951.41 RT#53 Improvements ATM A 16/05 $13,617.45 $9,533.86 $4,083.59 DPW ADMINISTRATION DIVISION Salaries & Wages $165,517.00 $164,299.83 $0.00 General Expenses $19,000.00 $18,646.37 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $3,862.74 $3,862.74 $0.00 DPW HIGHWAY DIVISION Salaries & Wages $354,836.00 $345,735.28 $0.00 General Expenses $152,545.00 $132,626.52 $10,099.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $13,666.80 $10,372.28 $0.00 Ames Way Garage ATM A21/08 $50,000.00 $46,983.84 $0.00 DPW DAM Program ATM A25/07 $31,250.00 $1,575.65 $29,674.35 DPW SNOW & ICE REMOVAL Salaries & Wages $70,000.00 $65,780.64 $0.00 General Expenses $272,000.00 $267,078.07 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $3,485.00 $3,485.00 $0.00 STREETLIGHTS - SELECTMEN General Expenses $53,000.00 $51,680.25 $0.00 DPW PUBLIC GROUNDS DIVISION Salaries & Wages $164,271.00 $148,463.07 $712.54 General Expenses $45,000.00 $48,515.89 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $1,167.00 $1,167.00 $0.00 ff' 288 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED DPW TRANSFER STA TION DIVISION Salaries & Wages $178,374.00 $178,335.56 $0.00 General Expenses $943,013.00 $747,404.77 $31,304.86 Prior Year Encumbrance $14,755.00 $11,770.73 $0.00 DPW CEMETERY DIVISION Salaries & Wages $97,801.00 $96,845.64 $0.00 General Expenses $17,265.00 $16,966.65 $140.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $1,446.00 $1,364.62 $0.00 Cemetery Engineering A TM AS0/03 $6,130.50 $0.00 $6,130.50 Cemetery Fence A TM AS l /03 $10,994.02 $0.00 $10,994.02 Alternative Energy Project General Expenses $30,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOWN GAS PUMP General Expenses $234,500.00 $231,980.75 $100.00 TOTAL - PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES $3,048,473.19 $2,606,500.28 $192,190.27 BOARD OF HEALTH Salaries & Wages $134,225.00 $132,134.12 $0.00 General Expenses $35,131.36 $35,131.36 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $353.59 $353.34 $0.00 VISITING NURSE Salaries & Wages $91,630.00 $85,662.93 $0.00 General Expenses $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 COUNCIL ON AGING Salaries & Wages $141,551.00 $123,637.83 $0.00 General Expenses $36,733.00 $34,479.08 $454.49 Prior Year Encumbrance $6,060.48 $6,060.48 $0.00 COA Van ATM A31/08 $60,500.00 $14,435.80 $0.00 VETERANS' AGENT Salaries & Wages $16,439.50 $16,439.50 $0.00 General Expenses $3,200.00 $2,472.20 $727.80 VETERANS' BENEFITS General Expenses $53,000.00 $30,302.58 $74.39 Prior Year Encumbrance $9.65 $9.65 $0.00 TOTAL - HUMAN SERVICES $580,333.58 $482,618.87 $1,256.68 JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY Salaries & Wages $324,261.00 $324,261.00 $0.00 General Expenses $178,964.00 $177,748.28 $0.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $5,877.54 $5,877.54 $0.00 Unpaid Bill - STM Al/08 $68.14 $68.14 $0.00 Library Columns A TM A36/08 $10,260.00 $10,260.00 $0.00 Library Fines A TM A 15/06 $13,069.00 $13,042.12 $0.00 289 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED PARKS & RECREATION Salaries & Wages $25,378.00 $25,378.00 $0.00 STETSON HOUSE House Fund Year #9 A TM A 14/05 $597.22 $0.00 $597.22 House Fund Year # 10 A TM A 16/06 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 House Fund Year # 11 A TM A 19/07 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 House Fund Year # 12 A TM A 16/08 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 TOTAL - CULTURE & RECREATION $561,474.90 $556,635.08 $3,597.22 DEBT SERVICE Principal - Long Tenn Debt $720,872.00 $720,872.00 $0.00 Principal - Long Tenn Debt Exclusions $870,000.00 $870,000.00 $0.00 Interest - Long Tenn Debt $155,218.00 $155,210.76 $0.00 Interest - Long Tenn Debt Exclusions $722,973.00 $722,973.00 $0.00 Interest- Short Tenn Debt $ I 02,5 l 4.59 $102,514.59 $0.00 Other Interest Expense $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 Bond/Note Issuance Expense $7,500.00 $2,318.20 $0.00 TOTAL- DEBT SERVICE $2,581,577.59 $2,573,888.55 $0.00 ST ATE & COUNTY ASSESSMENTS Plymouth County Mosquito Control $37,247.00 $37,215.00 $0.00 Air Pollution Control $4,325.00 $4,325.00 $0.00 Metro Area Planning Council $4,083.00 $4,083.00 $0.00 Motor Vehicle Surcharges $7,700.00 $7,520.00 $0.00 MBTA Assessment $89,567.00 $89,567.00 $0.00 Charter School Assessment $293,172.00 $255,747.00 $0.00 School Choice $10,000.00 $12,175.00 $0.00 County Tax $40,946.00 $40,946.16 $0.00 TOTAL - INTER GOVERNMENTAL $487,040.00 $451,578.16 $0.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - TOWN and SCHOOL Medicare $339,000.00 $338,318.89 $0.00 Plymouth County Retirement $1,672,641.00 $1,672,641.00 $0.00 Contractual Allocation $12,924.73 $0.00 $0.00 Workers' Compensation $166,642.30 $ I 66,642.30 $0.00 Unemployment Compensation $56,688.00 $50,192.88 $8,384.97 Health Insurance $2,702,878.00 $2,431,529.72 $0.00 Life Insurance $14,850.00 $8,652.54 $0.00 --- 290 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED Employee Training $5,000.00 $2,025.00 $475.00 School Buybacks A TM A 10/06 $136,589.17 $136,589.17 $0.00 Town Buybacks ATM Al 1/06 $24,058.25 $24,058.25 $0.00 School Buybacks ATM A9/07 $280,000.00 $172,297.41 $107,702.59 Town Buybacks ATM AI0/07 $132,500.00 $37,322.07 $95,177.93 School Buybacks A TM A9/08 $280,000.00 $0.00 $280,000.00 Town Buybacks ATM Al0/08 $132,500.00 $0.00 $132,500.00 Employee Medical $85,693.35 $62,326.18 $9,285.24 TOT AL - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $6,041,964.80 $5. 102,595.41 $633,525.73 GENERAL INSURANCE General Expenses $345,386.85 $245,731.32 $0.00 COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE General Expenses $125.00 $125.00 $0.00 TOTAL - UNCLASSIFIED $345,511.85 $245,856.32 $0.00 Grand Total - General Fund $44,591,160.55 $42,124,829.80 $1,326,257.31 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FEDERAL GRANTS: POLICE HSTABLE TOP EXERCISE Salaries & Wages $0.00 $6,826.40 $0.00 GHSB 06/07 SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $2,384.81 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $2,995.00 $0.00 GHSB 07/08 SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $2,363.15 $0.00 POLICE FEDERAL VEST PROGRAM General Expenses $0.00 $10,575.00 $0.00 FIRE HOMELAND SECURITY Salaries & Wages $0.00 $1,801.48 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $153,667.48 $0.00 FIRE HOMELAND SECURITY #2 General Expenses $0.00 $51,000.00 $0.00 FIRE HSTABLE TOP EXERCISE Salaries & Wages $0.00 $3,826.71 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $808.44 $0.00 ECC HS TABLE TOP EXERCISE Salaries & Wages $0.00 $925.30 $0.00 FY06 TITLE IIA General Expenses $0.00 $1,798.91 $0.00 FY06 TITLE IID Salaries & Wages $0.00 $657.00 $0.00 291 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED FY06 SPED ENTITLEMENT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $3,051.40 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $3.86 $0.00 FY06 EARLY CHILDHOOD Salaries & Wages $0.00 $334.40 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $285.20 $0.00 FY06PROGRAMIMPROVEMENT General Expenses $0.00 $579.75 $0.00 FY06 TITLE V General Expenses $0.00 $0.60 $0.00 FY06 TITLE I PART A General Expenses $0.00 $45.00 $0.00 FY06 DRUG FREE SCHOOLS General Expenses $0.00 $5,844.11 $0.00 FY07 TITLE IIA Salaries & Wages $0.00 $35,940.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $647.00 $0.00 FY07 TITLE IID Salaries & Wages $0.00 $796.12 $0.00 FY07 SPED ENTITLEMENT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $463,003.42 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $17,869.10 $0.00 FY07 EARLY CHILDHOOD Salaries & Wages $0.00 $30,724.00 $0.00 FY07PROGRAMIMPROVEMENT General Expenses $0.00 $24,305.30 $0.00 FY07 TITLE V General Expenses $0.00 $1,681.41 $0.00 FY07 DRUG FREE SCHOOLS General Expenses $0.00 $1,473.01 $0.00 FY07 SPED REVIEW ASSISTANCE General Expenses $0.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 BOARD OF HEALTH Salaries & Wages $0.00 $3,094.79 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $597.97 $0.00 STATE GRANTS: WETLANDS PROTECTION Salaries & Wages $0.00 $334.10 $0.00 MASS GIS General Expenses $0.00 $13,558.00 $0.00 COMMUNITY POLICING FY06 Salaries & Wages $0.00 $4,723.60 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $6,441.50 $0.00 COMMUNITY POLICING FY07 Salaries & Wages $0.00 $2,476.27 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $761.15 $0.00 CHILD SAFETY EQUIPMENT General Expenses $0.00 $5,152.00 $0.00 292 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED FIRE EQUIPMENT GRANT FY05 General Expenses $0.00 $384.86 $0.00 FIRE SAFE GRANT FY05 General Expenses $0.00 $102.05 $0.00 FIRE STATE HOMELAND General Expenses $0.00 $5,300.00 $0.00 FIRE SAFE GRANT FY06 Salaries & Wages $0.00 $2,653.57 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $1,539.95 $0.00 FY06 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Salaries & Wages $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $3,595.00 $0.00 FY06 SPED CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM Salaries & Wages $0.00 $456.00 $0.00 FY07 SPED CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM Salaries & Wages $0.00 $157,945.63 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $92,679.84 $0.00 ES HEAL TH GRANT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $55,610.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $8,589.00 $0.00 CHAPTER 90 SPRING ST Salaries & Wages $0.00 $1,239.50 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $447.65 $0.00 MRIP PROGRAM General Expenses $0.00 $1,018.56 $0.00 COA FORMULA GRANT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $10~947.61 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $1,236.00 $0.00 COA SERVICE INCENTIVE GRANT General Expenses $0.00 $3,700.00 $0.00 LIBRARY MEG GRANT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $504.36 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $2,286.44 $0.00 ARTS LOTTERY General Expenses $0.00 $3,831.85 $0.00 REVOLVING FUNDS: MTA/WASS Salaries & Wages $0.00 $79,002.00 $0.00 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM Salaries & Wages $0.00 $4,026.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $1,050.00 $0.00 SCHOOL LOST BOOKS General Expenses $0.00 $15,390.29 $0.00 SCHOOL ATHLETIC REVOLVING Salaries & Wages $0.00 $11,163.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $75,170.00 $0.00 SCHOOL BUILDING RENTAL General Expenses $0.00 $124.36 $0.00 293 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED INDIANS TEPEE Salaries & Wages $0.00 $97,244.25 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $14,437.27 $0.00 CEDAR BEFORE\AFTER SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $0.00 $51,617.97 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $14,002.55 $0.00 CENTER BEFORE\AFTER SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $0.00 $145,243.28 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $43,432.97 $0.00 CHRISTMAS DINNER General Expenses $0.00 $1,588.51 $0.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY Salaries-& Wages $0.00 $41,632.69 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $4,686.85 $0.00 CEDAR PRE-SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $0.00 $7,872.30 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $13,282.22 $0.00 CENTER PRE-SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $0.00 $3,276.84 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $8,654.53 $0.00 CEDAR SCHOOL PT A General Expenses $0.00 $9,937.00 $0.00 CENTER SCHOOL PTA General Expenses $0.00 $9,914.22 $0.00 SYLVESTER SCHOOL PT A General Expenses $0.00 $1,453.90 $0.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA General Expenses $0.00 $6,806.00 $0.00 HIGH SCHOOL PT A General Expenses $0.00 $4,218.10 $0.00 CEDAR SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS General Expenses $0.00 $1,178.78 $0.00 CENTER SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS General Expenses $0.00 $1,050.00 $0.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS General Expenses $0.00 $8,312.99 $0.00 HIGH SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS General Expenses $0.00 $1,455.24 $0.00 SPED REVOLVING Salaries & Wages $0.00 $218,069.83 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $1,006.25 $0.00 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES General Expenses $0.00 $177,978.22 $0.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES General Expenses $0.00 $205,824.26 $0.00 CEDAR SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES General Expenses $0.00 $32,622.65 $0.00 294 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED CENTER SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES Salaries & Wages $0.00 $750.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $43,309.44 $0.00 TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING General Expenses $0.00 $12,000.00 $0.00 STUDENT BODY REVOLVING Salaries & Wages $0.00 $3,300.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $17,422.22 $0.00 EXTENDED OPP NIGHT SCHOOL Salaries & Wages $0.00 $30,052.50 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $9,422.20 $0.00 EXTENDED OPP C/S AS ENRICHMENT Salaries & Wages $0.00 $11,387.53 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $1,490.19 $0.00 EXTENDED OPP DEST. IMG. General Expenses $0.00 $170.00 $0.00 SYSTEMWIDE GIFTS General Expenses $0.00 $156.98 $0.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT BODY Salaries & Wages $0.00 $4,739.00 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $1,395.08 $0.00 PARKS & RECREATION REVOLVING Salaries & Wages $0.00 $71,795.32 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $99,728.62 $0.00 INSURANCE PROCEEDS UNDER $20,000 General Expenses $0.00 $5,461.15 $0.00 GIFTS: GREENWAYS PROJECT General Expenses $0.00 $738.46 $0.00 POLICE DREAM PROGRAM Salaries & Wages $0.00 $5,247.41 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $1,805.29 $0.00 FIRE PAD GIFT ACCOUNT General Expenses $0.00 $879.00 $0.00 FIRE WALMART SOFTWARE General Expenses $0.00 -$1,000.00 $0.00 FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION General Expenses $0.00 $565.20 $0.00 EMA WALMART General Expenses $0.00 $175.56 $0.00 HANOVER MALL RT53 DESIGN General Expenses $0.00 $1,664.64 $0.00 POLICE RESTITUTION General Expenses $0.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 JOHN CURTIS LIBRARY General Expenses $0.00 $4,210.00 $0.00 OTHER: PREMUIM FROM SALE OF BONDS General Expenses $0.00 $37,612.46 $0.00 295 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED POLICE- FEDERAL FORFEITED FUND General Expenses $0.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 SENIOR TAX ASSISTANCE FUND General Expenses $0.00 $2,043.68 $0.00 BANDSTAND CONCERTS FUND General Expenses $0.00 $6,523.35 $0.00 POLICE STATE FORFEITED FUND General Expenses $0.00 $11,417.87 $0.00 CONSERVATION FUND General Expenses $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 Grand Total - Special Revenue $0.00 $2,920,264.72 $0.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS FOREST FIRE TRUCK STM A3/07 General Expenses $56,104.89 $49,693.06 $6,411.83 FIRE LADDER TRUCK ATM A60/04 General Expenses $2,215.85 $2,215.85 $0.00 FIRE HEADQUARTERS ROOF ATM AS0/05 General Expenses $2,030.00 $0.00 $2,030.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL LIGHTING ATM A49/07 General Expenses $206,072.38 $190,120.46 $15,951.92 MIDDLE SCHOOL ELEV ATOR ATM AS0/07 General Expenses $136,000.00 $132,909.22 $3,090.78 SYLVESTER WINDOWS ATM AS 1/07 General Expenses $466,285.43 $435,556.84 $30,728.59 SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDS COMMITTEE General Expenses $3,712.94 $1,102.50 $2,610.44 SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDS COMMITTEE General Expenses $3,100,000.00 $37,060.00 $3,062,940.00 SCHOOL MULTI-TOOL TRACTOR ATM AS0/08 General Expenses $109,000.00 $108,908.00 $92.00 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT YR# 11 ATM A26/07 General Expenses $87,154.94 $87,154.94 $0.00 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT YR#l2 ATM Al9/08 General Expenses $200,000.00 $128,767.58 $71,232.42 LANDFILL CAPPING ATM A41/00 General Expenses $1,951.52 $0.00 $1,951.52 DPW Multi-Tool Tractor ATM A23/08 General Expenses $115,000.00 $114,492.00 $508.00 DPW Bridge Program ATM A General Expenses $450,000.00 $73,079.00 $376,921.00 TRANSFER ST COMPACTOR ATM A43/03 General Expenses $121.92 $0.00 $121.92 TRANSFER ST EQUIPMENT TM A24/08 General Expenses $250,000.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 SENIOR CENTER DESIGN ATM Al9/06 General Expenses $200,000.00 $16,942.20 $183,057.80 SENIOR CENTER DESIGN #2 ATM A56/07 General Expenses $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 Grand Total - Capital Projects $5,425,649.87 $1,418,001.65 $4,007,648.22 296 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 WATER ENTERPRISE DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED WATER ADMINISTRATION DIVISION Salaries & Wages $239,220.00 $238,925.45 $0.00 General Expenses $95,577.00 $78,189.06 $7,947.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $17,855.61 $15,116.29 $0.00 Wind Turbine ATM A 17 /08 $92,000.00 $14,000.00 $78,000.00 WATER TREATMENT DIVISION Salaries & Wages $471,538.00 $469,471.67 $248.88 General Expenses $881,504.00 $780,633.58 $31,170.13 Prior Year Encumbrance $3,393.00 $3,137.74 $0.00 Hanover/Broadway Well A TM A45/03 $17,499.07 $0.00 $17,499.07 Beal Plant Improvements A TM A27/08 $50,000.00 $41,687.00 $8,313.00 Chemical Feed Equipment A TM A28/08 $60,000.00 $0.00 $60,000.00 Water Treatment Equipment ATM A34/04 $60,000.00 $0.00 $60,000.00 WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION Salaries & Wages $473,109.00 $428,289.71 $0.00 General Expenses $256,387.00 $187,555.21 $2,307.00 Prior Year Encumbrance $19,304.00 $14,975.39 $0.00 Water Tanlc Repairs ATM A45/99 $161,105.00 $6,600.00 $154,505.00 Winter Street Water Facility ATM A42/05 $105,552.56 $0.00 $105,552.56 Stmwtr/GIS Mapping Program ATM A58/06 $50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 Water Mains ATM A40/01 $9,387.38 $0.00 $9,387.38 Water Mains ATM A 10/02 $9,630.07 $0.00 $9,630.07 Water Main Route 53 ATM A32/05 & A4/06 $55,927.59 $24,421.00 $31,506.58 Water Main ATM A33/05 $166,690.64 $0.00 $166,690.64 Water Main A TM A34/07 $200,000.00 $126,732.88 $73,267.12 Water Van ATM A31/07 $5,287.00 $4,274.97 $0.00 Water Compressor ATM A32/07 $65,000.00 $64,467.00 $0.00 Water Pickup ATM A33/07 $4,286.00 $4,286.00 $0.00 School St. Tanlc Removal A TM A25/08 $144,729.24 $56,724.33 $88,004.91 Water Main ATM A26/08 $225,270.76 $169,608.06 $55,662.70 WATER DEBT SERVICE Principal-Long Term Debt $543,856.00 $543,856.00 $0.00 Interest-Long Term Debt $285,685.00 $278,916.26 $0.00 Interest-Short Term Debt $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Bond I Note Issuance Expense $150.00 $112.01 $0.00 Water Buybacks ATM Al2/06 $71,500.00 $0.00 $71,500.00 Water Buybacks ATM Al 1/07 $12,500.00 $0.00 $12,500.00 Grand Total - Water Enterprise $4,863,943.92 $3,561,979.61 $1,093,692.04 297 EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET EXPENDED ENCUMBERED SCHOOL LUNCH Salaries & Wages $0.00 $354,796.98 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $4012212.53 $0.00 Grand Total - School Lunch $0.00 $756,009.51 $0.00 TRUST AND AGENCY FISH & GAME LICENSE General Expenses $0.00 $4,386.75 $0.00 FIREARM PERMITS Genera! Expenses $0.00 $9,150.00 $0.00 HANOVER POLICE DETAILS Salaries & Wages $0.00 $464, 161.25 $0.00 CONTRACT OFFICERS DETAILS General Expenses $0.00 $2,137.75 $0.00 HANOVER MALL DETAILS Salaries & Wages $0.00 $88,935.90 $0.00 General Expenses $0.00 $25,169.64 $0.00 FIRE DETAILS Salaries & Wages $0.00 $8,766.00 $0.00 SCHOOL DETAILS Salaries & Wages $0.00 $33,277.82 $0.00 SYLVESTER SCHOOL REPAIR TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 AHEARN SCHOLARSHIP General Expenses $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 JOHN CURTIS LIBRARY TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 WASBURN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 WILDER CEMETERY TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $204.40 $0.00 DOWDEN SCHOOL TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $15.00 $0.00 GEORGE HIGGINSON MEMORIAL TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 JENKINS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $125.00 $0.00 SIDES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST General Expenses $0.00 $250.00 $0.00 Grand Total -Trust and Agency $0.00 $6392 704.51 $0.00 '-- 298 COMBINED BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 2008 PROPRIETARY GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES FUND TYPES Special Capital Water General Fund Revenue Fund Projects Fund En tern rise ASSETS: Cash 8,098,51 I 4,629,813 693,707 2,512,981 Investments Receivables: Property Taxes 683,927 Allowance for Abatements and Exemptions (247,329) Motor Vehicle Excise 143,907 Boat Excise 748 Water Rates & Services 850,855 Water Liens 2,146 Tax Liens and Foreclosures 374,755 Departmental 0 234,835 Due from Other Governments 12,181,375 1,201,614 Amount to be Provided for Payment of Long-Term Obligations Fixed Assets 11,549,151 Total Assets 21,235.894 6,066,262 693.707 14,915,133 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES: Liabilities: Warrants Payable 1,248,216 161,602 15,155 150,827 Accounts Payable 203,227 14,861 27,054 Due to Other Governments Temporary Loans Other Liabilities 555,194 355,404 85 Accrued Compensated Absences 88,476 General Obligation Bonds Payable 6,728,754 Capital Lease Obligations Deferred Revenue 13,007,044 1,428,820 Total Liabilities 15,013,681 1,960,687 15,155 6,995,196 Fund Balances: Reserved for Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations 1,326,278 45,545 1,093,692 Reserved for Expenditures 2,358,795 1,370,016 860,385 Reserved for Nonexpendable Trust Reserved - Other 875 856,020 Investment in General Fixed Assets 4,820,397 Retained Earnings - Reserved Retained Earnings - Unreserved 1,145,463 Unreserved 2,536,265 1,833,994 678,552 Total Fund Balances 6,222,213 4,105,575 678,552 7,919,937 Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 21 235,894 6,066,262 693,707 14,915,133 299 COMBINED BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 2008 FIDUCIARY FUND TYPES ACCOUNT GROUPS TOTAL Trust& General Long-Tenn General Fixed (Memorandum Agency Funds Obligations Group Assets Only} ASSETS: Cash 2,885,789 18,820,801 Investments 350,065 350,065 Receivables: 0 Property Taxes 683,927 Allowance for Abatements and Exemptions (247,329) Motor Vehicle Excise 143,907 Boat Excise 748 Water Rates & Services 850,855 Water Betterments 2,146 Tax Liens and Foreclosures 374,755 Departmental 234,835 Due from Other Governments 13,382,989 Amount to be Provided for 22,883,564 22,883,564 Payment of Long-Tenn Obligations 40,079,286 40,079,286 Fixed Assets Total Assets 3,235.854 22,883.564 40 079.286 109,109,700 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES: Liabilities: 0 Warrants Payable 28,021 1,603,821 Accounts Payable 245,142 Due to Other Governments 0 Temporary Loans 0 Other Liabilities 906,424 1,817,107 Accrued Compensated Absences 2,948,992 3,037,468 General Obligation Bonds Payable 19,934,572 26,663,326 Capital Lease Obligations 0 Deferred Revenue 14,435,864 Total Liabilities 934,445 22,883,564 Q 47,802,728 Fund Balances: Reserved for Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations 2,465.515 Reserved for Expenditures 10,000 4,599,196 Reserved for Nonexpendable Trust 256,355 256,355 Reserved - Other 856,895 Investment in General Fixed Assets 40,079,286 44,899,683 Retained Earnings - Reserved Retained Earnings - Unreserved 1,145,463 Unreserved: Designated 2,035,054 7,083,865 Total Fund Balances 2,301.409 Q 40,079,286 61,306,972 Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 3 235,854 22,883,564 40,079,286 109,109,700 300 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE GENERAL FUND PETTY CASH 875.00 CASH - UNRESTRICTED CHECKING 8 097 636.05 CASH AND INVESTMENTS subtotal 8,098,S I I .05 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RECEIVABLE - 2007 26.05 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RECEIVABLE - 2008 9,652.48 REAL ESTATE TAXES RECEIVABLE - 2007 19,343.12 REAL EST ATE TAXES RECEIVABLE - 2008 388,932.05 DEFERRED REAL EST ATE TAXES RECEIVABLE 265,973.53 TAXES RECEIVABLE IN LITIGATION 0.00 ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS & EXEMPTIONS - 2004 459.59 ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS & EXEMPTIONS - 2005 42,994.05 ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS & EXEMPTIONS - 2006 46,233.67 ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS & EXEMPTIONS - 2007 69,698.42 ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS & EXEMPTIONS - 2008 87,942.85 TAX LIENS RECEIVABLE 27,051.94 TAX FORECLOSURES 347,703.52 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE RECEIVABLE - 2003 6,557.70 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE RECEIVABLE - 2004 5,166.49 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE RECEIVABLE - 2005 12,833.24 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE RECEIVABLE - 2006 14,075.89 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE RECEIVABLE - 2007 25,005.43 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE RECEIVABLE - 2008 80,267.92 BOAT EXCISE - 2006 49.00 BOAT EXCISE - 2007 212.00 BOAT EXCISE - 2008 487.00 DUE FROM COMMONWEAL TH OF MASSACHUSETTS 20,209.03 DUE FROM MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY 12 161 166.00 RECEIVABLES subtotal 13,137,383.81 TOTAL ASSETS 21,235,894.86 WARRANTS PAY ABLE 1,248,2I5.64 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 157,879.19 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-COLLECTOR 45 347.40 WARRANTS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE subtotal 1,451,442.23 FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING PAY ABLE 0.00 STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDINGS PAYABLE 0.00 COUNTY RETIREMENT WITHHOLDINGS PAY ABLE 1,023.53 COUNTY RETIREMENT - EMPLOYEE BUYBACKS 66.25 MASS TEACHERS RETIREMENT WITHHOLDINGS PAY ABLE 944.25 GROUP LIFE - ACTIVE BASIC CONTRIBUTIONS PAY ABLE 1,372.07 GROUP LIFE-ACTIVE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE 4,224.89 GROUP LIFE - POLICE/FIRE AD&D CONTRIBUTIONS 612.92 BC/BS MEDEX - EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS PAY ABLE 6,429.65 BC/BS MASTER MEDICAL WITHHOLDINGS 73,490.22 BC/BS NETWORK BLUE WITHHOLDINGS 183,954.57 BC/BS BLUE CARE WITHHOLDINGS 29,715.48 HARV ARD PILGRIM WITHHOLDINGS 151,551.46 DELTA DENT AL WITHHOLDINGS 25,240.92 FICA (MEDICARE) WITHHOLDINGS PAY ABLE 860.82 301 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE GENERAL FUND DUES WITHHOLDINGS PAY ABLE 53.46 ANNUITY WITHHOLDINGS PAY ABLE 2,181.33 DEFERRED COMPENSATION-VOLUNTARY WITHHOLDINGS PAY ABLE 1,784.61 DEFERRED COMPENSATION-MANDATORY WITHHOLDINGS PAY ABLE 455.49 ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE 55,709.47 UNCLAIMED ITEMS 15 522 41 OTHER LIABILITY subtotal SSS,193.80 DEFERRED REVENUE - REAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES 40,285.51 DEFERRED REVENUE- DEFERRED REAL ESTATE TAXES RECEIVABLE 265,973.53 DEFERRED REVENUE - TAXES IN LITIGATION 0.00 DEFERRED REVENUE - TAX LIENS 27,051.94 DEFERRED REVENUE - TAX FORECLOSURES 347,703.52 DEFERRED REVENUE - MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 143,906.67 DEFERRED REVENUE - BOAT EXCISE 748.00 DErERRED REVENUE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 20,209.03 DEFERRED REVENUE - MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY 12 161 166.00 DEFERRED REVENUE subtotal 13,007,044.20 TOTAL LIABILITIES 15,0 l 3,680.23 FUND BALANCE-RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES 1,326,277.81 FUND BALANCE-RESERVED FOR EXTRA/UNFORESEEN 358,164.75 FUND BALANCE-RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURES 2,000,631.65 FUND BALANCE-RESERVED FOR PETTY CASH 875.00 UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE 2 536 265 42 FUND BALANCE subtotal 6,222,214.63 TOT AL FUND BALANCE 6,222,214.63 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 21,235,894.86 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND PETTY CASH IJ,100.00 CASH - UNRESTRICTED CHECKING 4,616,712.63 CASH AND INVESTMENTS subtotal 4,629,812.63 SEPTIC BETTERMENTS RECEIVABLE 19,574.95 WATERWAYS RECEIVABLE 748.00 AMBULANCE CHARGES RECEIVABLE 152,830.82 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT RECEIVABLES-2007 355.09 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT RECEIVABLES-2008 8,826.38 DEPARTMENT AL RECEIVABLES 52,500.00 DUE FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 11,760.70 DUE FROM COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 6,001.28 RECEIVABLES subtotal 252,597.22 FIXED ASSETS, NET 0.00 FIXED ASSETS subtotal 0.00 TOTAL ASSETS 4,882,409.85 302 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND WARRANTS PAYABLE 161,601.96 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 14,860.76 NOTES PAYABLE 0.00 WARRANTS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE subtotal 176,462.72 DEPOSITS - PLANNING BOARD 82,165.79 DEPOSITS - CONSERVATION COMMISSION 34,665.12 DEPOSITS - BOARD OF HEAL TH 3,672.10 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND DEPOSITS - DPW INSPECTIONS 11,984.64 DEPOSITS - FIRE DEPARTMENT 5.400.00 DEPOSITS - FORFEITED 76,451.65 DEPOSITS - ZBA/NORTH POINT DEV. 3,657.21 DEPOSITS - REC. SUMMER PROGRAM PREPAYMENTS 137,407.00 OTHER LIABILITY subtotal 355,403.51 DEFERRED REVENUE - DEPARTMENT AL 52,500.00 DEFERRED REVENUE - AMBULANCE CHARGES RECEIVABLE 152,830.82 DEFERRED REVENUE - COMMUNITY PRESERVATION RECEIVABLE 9,181.47 DEFERRED REVENUE - WATERWAYS RECEIVABLE 748.00 DEFERRED REVENUE - FEDERAL GRANTS 5,132.55 DEFERRED REVENUE - STATE GRANTS 5,000.00 DEFERRED REVENUE - SEPTIC BETTERMENTS 19,574.95 DEFERRED REVENUE subtotal 244,967.79 TOTAL LIABILITIES 776,834.02 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES 45,545.27 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURES 1,370,015.70 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR PETTY CASH 13,100.00 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES 275,973.55 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES PURPOSES 290,973.55 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES 275,973.55 RESERVED FUND BALANCES subtotal 2.271,581.62 FUND BALANCE-COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT 646,961.75 FUND BALANCE - CEMETERY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 172,443.25 FUND BALANCE - GRAVES & FOUNDATION 46,659.75 FUND BALANCE - INSURANCE PROCEEDS OVER $20,000 1,320.87 FUND BALANCE - AMBULANCE SERVICE 174,831.04 FUND BALANCE - WPAT LOAN REPAYMENT 79,862.04 FUND BALANCE - WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENT 6,258.37 FUND BALANCE - LOCAL EDUCATION FUND 1,863.92 FUND BALANCE - SENIOR TAX ASSISTANCE 10.30 FUND BALANCE - WETLANDS PROTECTION MGL13 l-40 33,244.49 FUND BALANCE - CHAPTER 90 PROJECTS 507,718.73 0.00 FUND BALANCE-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM 77,854.41 FUND BALANCE - #303 EISENHOWER FY99 AW ARD 184.80 FUND BALANCE - ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT 89.96 0.00 FUND BALANCE - HSTABLE TOP EXERCISE 621.34 FUND BALANCE - FY07 AMB TASK FORCE MOBILIZATION PLAN 2,000.00 FUND BALANCE - FY06 POLICE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT 0.00 303 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FUND BALANCE - FY06 FEDERAL VEST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM 575.00 FUND BALANCE- FY07/08 GHSB SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT 3,566.89 FUND BALANCE - FEDERAL VEST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM 428.50 FUND BALANCE - EMA CERT GRANT 39.22 FUND BALANCE-#140 TITLE II, PART A 106.00 FUND BALANCE -#140 TITLE II, PART D 0.00 FUND BALANCE - #240 FEDERAL SPED ENTITLEMENT 6,277.18 FUND BALANCE - #262 EARLY CHILDHOOD 0.16 FUND BALANCE - #274 SPED PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT 1,462.95 FUND BALANCE - #302 TITLE V INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS 1,681.00 FUND BALANCE - #305 TITLE I 0.00 FUND BALANCE - #331 DRUG FREE SCHOOLS 0.00 FUND BALANCE - #289 SPED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 0.00 FUND BALANCE- BO OF HEALTH/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2,570.80 FUND BALANCE - DEM GREENWA YS GRANT 1,831.92 FUND BALANCE - FY05 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT GRANT 384.86 FUND BALANCE - FY08 COMMUNITY POLICING GRANT 13,221.59 FUND BALANCE· FIRE FY04 SAFE GRANT 505.10 FUND BALANCE - FIRE FY06 SAFE GRANT 76.75 FUND BALANCE - FIRE FY07 SAFE GRANT 4,479.91 FUND BALANCE - FIRE FY0S SAFE GRANT 3,850.00 FUND BALANCE - POLICE/FIRE EARMARK GRANT 5,000.00 FUND BALANCE - FY08 #632 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 1,999.62 FUND BALANCE-FY08 CIRCUIT BREAKER 104,942.86 FUND BALANCE· ES HEALTH SERVICE GRANT 2,754.70 FUND BALANCE - MTC GREEN SCHOOLS GRANT 5,000.00 FUND BALANCE - MRIP GRANT 8,290.87 FUND BALANCE - WHITING ST CH90 #38421 3,260.32 FUND BALANCE - COA FORMULA GRANT 75.32 0.00 FUND BALANCE• COA INCENTIVE GRANT 4,054.00 FUND BALANCE - VSO TRAINING GRANT 396.00 FUND BALANCE - SEPTIC MANAGEMENT GRANT 18,345.42 FUND BALANCE - SEPTIC MANAGEMENT INTEREST 47,440.16 FUND BALANCE - ARTS LOTTERY GRANT 11,965.48 FUND BALANCE - LIBRARY MEG GRANT 53,284.52 FUND BALANCE - SUMMER SCHOOL TUITION 654.34 FUJ\D BALANCE - EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES 0.00 FUl\D BALANCE· SCHOOL ATHLETIC REVOLVING 12,515.93 FUND BALANCE - SCHOOL LOST BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 10,998.18 FUND BALANCE-SCHOOL BUILDING RENTAL REVOLVING 2,078.20 FUND BALANCE - INDIANS TEPEE 20,684.77 FUND BALANCE - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES 62,585.86 FUND BALANCE - MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES 40,693.04 FUND BALANCE - CEDAR SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES 879.19 FUND BALANCE - CENTER SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES 10,049.26 FUND BALANCE - MIDDLE SCH ENRICHMENT REVOLVING 25,398.36 FUND BALANCE-CEDAR BEFORE/AFTER REVOLVING 4,975.08 FUND BALANCE - CENTER/SLY BEFORE/ AFTER REVOL VINO 63,681.35 FUND BALANCE· SENIOR CHRISTMAS DINNER REVOLVING 2,375.10 FUND BALANCE - STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2,114.50 FUND BALANCE - SPED TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING 10,091.61 FUND BALANCE - SALMOND PRE-SCHOOL RE VOL VINO 2,393.24 FUND BALANCE - CEDAR PRE-SCHOOL REVOL VINO 28,340.29 304 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FUND BALANCE - CENTER PRE-SCHOOL REVOL VINO 1,180.92 FUND BALANCE - CEDAR SCHOOL PTA GRANTS 3,185.13 FUND BALANCE - CENTER SCHOOL PTA GRANTS 999.17 FUND BALANCE - SYLVESTER SCHOOL PTA GRANTS 1,085.05 FUND BALANCE - MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA GRANTS 637.60 FUND BALANCE - HIGH SCHOOL PT A GRANTS 2,657.49 FUND BALANCE - CEDAR SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS 2,981.41 FUND BALANCE - CENTER SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS 3,098.97 FUND BALANCE - SYLVESTER SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS 296.54 FUND BALANCE - MIDDLE SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS 1,683.40 FUND BALANCE - HIGH SCHOOL OTHER GRANTS/GIFTS 1,636.96 FUND BALANCE - SPED REVOL VINO 19,916.02 FUND BALANCE -SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING 19,072.50 FUND BALANCE - AP EXAMS REVOLVING 4,486.92 FUND BALANCE - MT NANN WASS 4.00 FUND BALANCE - EXTENDED OPP. NIGHT SCHOOL 4,905.75 FUND BALANCE - EXTENDED OPP. CEDAR AS ENRICHMENT 340.38 FUND BALANCE - EXTENDED OPP. C/S AS ENRICHMENT 2,531.89 FUND BALANCE - EXTENDED OPP. DEST IMAG (ODDY OF MIND) 413.32 FUND BALANCE - SCHOOL BC/BS HEAL TH CHOICES GRANT 0.00 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/SCHOOUW ALMART 2,503.58 FUND BALANCE - PERFORMANCE TROUPE REVOLVING 875.17 FUND BALANCE - ROBOTICS REVOL YING 506.17 FUND BALANCE - JUMP AND GO REVOLVING 9,199.52 FUND BALANCE - DRIVER ED REVOLVING 18,202.00 FUND BALANCE - MS LIBRARY REVOLVING 1,537.95 FUND BALANCE - CEDAR LIBRARY REVOLVING 458.53 FUND BALANCE -CENTER LIBRARY REVOLVING 9,967.91 FUND BALANCE - RESTITUTION/TOWN 2,729.20 FUND BALANCE - RESTITUTION/POLICE 1,370.00 FUND BALANCE - RECREATION REVOL YING 2,622.74 FUND BALANCE - INSURANCE PROCEEDS UNDER $20,000 21,745.84 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/AFFINITY CARD PROGRAM 757.23 FUND BALANCE-MASS TECHNOLOGY 4,500.00 FUND BALANCE - CONSERVATION ORDER PENALTY 5,224.10 FUND BALANCE - PLANNING BO MITIGATION FUND 16,544.00 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/CONSERVATION/LUDDAM'S FARM 3,573.51 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/GREENWAY PROJECT 12,071.98 FUND BALANCE-CONSERVATION FUND 64,479.12 FUND BALANCE - GIFT/W ALMART/CONSERVATION 0.53 FUND BALANCE - PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION GIFTS 1,033.19 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/FIRE PAD 2,282.60 FUND BALANCE - GIFT TO POLICE DREAM PROGRAM 466.80 FUND BALANCE - HPD TRAINING PROGRAMS 109.40 FUND BALANCE • JOAN FREY AMBULANCE FUND 7,907.31 FUND BALANCE • POLICE FEDERAL FORFEITED FUNDS 18,607.69 FUND BALANCE • POLICE REW ARD FUND 217.58 FUND BALANCE - LAST RESORT FUND 314.4S FUND BALANCE - POLICE ST ATE FORFEITED FUNDS 36,195.85 FUND BALANCE - GIFT/W ALMART/FIRE SOFTWARE 6,808.13 FUND BALANCE - GIFT/W ALMART/EMA 97.94 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/SCHOOL BALLFIELDS 141.66 FUND BALANCE - PLANNING BO RT 53 MITIGATION FUND 0.00 305 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/DEP COMPOST BIN PROGRAM 968.00 FUND BALANCE - DPW HAZARDOUS MATERIAL 4,744.I4 FUND BALANCE - ROUTE 53 FUND 268.44 FUND BALANCE - HANOVER MALL/ROUTE 53 FUND 25,491.20 FUND BALANCE - GIFTSNISITING NURSE 1,448.40 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/COUNCIL ON AGING 25,814.62 FUND BALANCE - COA/OLD COLONY GRANT 0.00 FUND BALANCE - GIFTS/JOHN CURTIS LIBRARY 24,306.58 FUND BALANCE - GIFT/WALMART/LIBRAR Y 240.00 FUND BALANCE - LIBRARY ADDITION FUND 0.00 FUND BALANCE - BANDSTAND CONCERTS FUND 11,441.56 FUND BALANCE - BANDSTAND PERMANENT FUND I0,925.05 FUND BALANCE - 300TH ANNIVERSARY FUND 425.17 FUND BALANCE-TEDESCHI RECREATION FUND 49,808.21 FUND BALANCE- PARK & RECREATION FUND 2,270.00 FUND BALANCE - HANOVER AT PLAY FUND 7,I06.I4 FUND BALANCE - HANOVER PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE FUND 944.60 FUND BALANCE - BOND SALE PREMIUM/ACCRUED INTEREST 18 885.78 UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE subtotal 1,833,994.21 TOT AL FUND BALANCE 4,105,575.83 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 4,882,409.85 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND CASH - UNRESTRICTED CHECKING 693 70{!.57 CASH AND INVESTMENTS subtotal 693,706.57 TOTAL ASSETS 693,706.57 WARRANTS PAYABLE 15 154.46 WARRANTS AND ACCOUNTS PAY ABLE subtotal 15,154.46 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE PAYABLE 0.00 NOTES PAY ABLE subtotal 0.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 15,154.46 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURES 0.00 FUND BALANCE - TOWN HALL HVAC 92.18 FUND BALANCE - PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER 107.30 FUND BALANCE - FIRE HEADQUARTERS ROOF 2,030.00 FUND BALANCE - FIRE STATION #2 REHAB 1,040.58 FUND BALANCE - FIRE FOREST TRUCK PURCHASE 3,411.83 FUND BALANCE - SBAB SCHOOL PROJECT 1,717.05 FUND BALANCE - HIGH SCHOOL REPAIRS 565.00 FUND BALANCE - SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDS COMMITTEE 3,712.94 FUND BALANCE - SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDS COMMITTEE #2 38,162.50 FUND BALANCE - SYLVESTER SCHOOL BOILER 10,987.92 FUND BALANCE - MS LIGHTING 15,951.92 FUND BALANCE - MS ELEV A TOR 3,090.78 FUND BALANCE - SYLVESTER WINDOWS 30,728.59 FUND BALANCE - SCHOOL MULTI-TOOL TRACTOR 3,908.00 306 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FUND BALANCE - DPW EQUIPMENT 80.37 FUND BALANCE - DPW EQUIPMENT 613.9S FUND BALANCE - DPW EQUIPMENT 77.00 FUND BALANCE - DPW EQUIPMENT 72S.S7 FUND BALANCE - DPW EQUIPMENT 444.22 FUND BALANCE - DPW LANDFILL CAPPING 1,951.52 FUND BALANCE - DPW TRANSFER ST COMPACTOR 121.92 FUND BALANCE - DPW PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT 71,232.42 FUND BALANCE - DPW BRIDGE PROGRAM 376,921.00 FUND BALANCE - DPW MULTI-TOOL TRACTOR 508.00 FUND BALANCE - DPW TRANSFER ST EQUIPMENT 250,000.00 FUND BALANCE - SENIOR CENTER DESIGN 40,000.00 FUND BALANCE - SENIOR CENTER DESIGN #2 16,360.34 FUND BALANCE - STETSON HOUSE RENOVATIONS 1,932.89 FUND BALANCE - RECREATION BACKSTOPS 68.00 FUND BALANCE subtotal 678,552.11 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 678,552.11 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 693,706.57 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND CASH - UNRESTRICTED CHECKING 2 S12 981.46 CASH AND INVESTMENTS subtotal 2,512,981.46 FIXED ASSETS, NET II S49 l S 1.00 FIXED ASSETS subtotal 11,549,151.00 USER CHARGES RECEIVABLE 846,807.31 OTHER SERVICES RECEIVABLE 4,047.04 UTILITY LIENS ADDED TO TAXES 2 146.25 RECEIVABLES subtotal 853,000.60 TOTAL ASSETS 14,915,133.06 WARRANTS PAYABLE 150,826.61 INTEREST PAY ABLE 27 053.69 WARRANTS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE subtotal 177,880.30 WATER INSPECTIONS-YMCA 8S.00 OTHER LIABILITY subtotal 85.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE PAYABLE 0.00 NOTES PAYABLE subtotal 0.00 BONDS PAY ABLE, OUTSIDE LIMIT 6 728 754.11 BONDS PAY ABLE subtotal 6,728,754.11 COMPENSATED ABSENCES 88 476.30 OTHER LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS PAY ABLE subtotal 88,476.30 307 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCI; WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BONDS AUTHORIZED (MEMORANDUM) 145,000.00 BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED (MEMORANDUM) 145 000.00 BUDGET ARY ACCOUNTS subtotal 0.00 TOT AL LIABILITIES 6,995,195.71 INVESTED IN FIXED ASSETS 4,820,396.89 RETAINED EARNINGS-RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES 0.00 RETAINED EARNINGS- RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURE 0.00 RETAINED EARNINGS-UNRESERVED 3 099 540.46 FUND BALANCE subtotal 7,919,937.35 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 7,919,937.35 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 14,915,133.06 AGENCY FUNDS CASH - UNRESTRICTED CHECKING 934 444.48 CASH AND INVESTMENTS subtotal 934,444.48 TOTAL ASSETS 934,444.48 WARRANTS PAYABLE 28 020.54 WARRANTS AND ACCOUNTS PAY ABLE subtotal 28,020.54 DUE TO COMMONWEAL TH OF MASSACHUSETTS 2,053.70 GUARANTEE DEPOSITS 858,615.29 OTHER LIABILITY - POLICE OFF DUTY WORK DETAILS 53.45 OTHER LIABILITY - FIRE OFF DUTY WORK DETAILS 3,303.16 OTHER LIABILITY -SCHOOL OFF DUTY WORK DETAILS 4,543.74 OTHER LIABILITY - HANOVER MALL 37 961.50 OTHER LIABILITY subtotal 906,423.94 TOTAL LIABILITIES 906,423.94 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 0.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 934,444.48 308 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE TRUST FUNDS CASH - UNRESTRICTED CHECKING 1,951,344.08 INVESTMENTS - JOHN CURTIS LIBRARY 350,064.61 CASH AND INVESTMENTS subtotal 2,301,408.69 TOT AL ASSETS 2,301,408.69 FUND BALANCE - RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURES 10,000.00 FUND BALANCE - STABILIZATION FUND 1.571,288.23 FUND BALANCE - FLORENCE GOSS SCHOOL PRIZE TRUST 4.171.44 FUND BALANCE - WILLIAM DOWDEN SCHOOL PRIZE TRUST 3.183.79 FUND BALANCE - AHEARN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST 47,047.91 FUND BALANCE-SYLVESTER SCHOOL REPAIR TRUST 6,301.59 FUND BALANCE - SALMOND SCHOOL TRUST 38,899.59 FUND BALANCE - WASHBURN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST 11,074.84 FUND BALANCE - ELLIS PLAYGROUND TRUST 27,729.00 FUND BALANCE - WILDER CEMETERY TRUST 4,065.45 FUND BALANCE - JOHN CURTIS LIBRARY TRUST 369,504.58 FUND BALANCE - HALL PLAYGROUND TRUST 12,165.77 FUND BALANCE - CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE INCOME 30,864.48 FUND BALANCE - CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE PRINCIPAL 137,744.59 FUND BALANCE - GEORGE HIGGINSON MEMORIAL AW ARD 3,186.89 FUND BALANCE - JENKINS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP TRUST 7,249.70 FUNDBALANCE-ROSWELLGARDNERTRUSTFUND 15,965.91 FUND BALANCE - WILLIAM 8. SIDES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND 964.93 FUND BALANCE subtotal 2,301,408.69 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 2,301,408.69 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 2,301,408.69 309 BALANCE SHEET ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 DEBIT CREDIT ACCOUNT TITLE BALANCE BALANCE GENERAL LONG-TERM DEBT GROUP AMOUNT PROVIDED FOR PAYMENT OF BONDS 19,934,572.00 AMOUNT PROVIDED FOR COMPENSATED ABSENCES 2 948 992.35 AMOUNTS TO BE PROVIDED 22,883,564.35 TOTAL ASSETS 22,883,564.35 BONDS PAY ABLE, INSIDE DEBT LIMIT 19,934 572.00 BONDS PAYABLE subtotal 19,934,572.00 COMPENSATED ABSENCES 2 948 992.35 OTHER LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS PAY ABLE subtotal 2,948,992.35 BONDS AUTHORIZED (MEMORANDUM) 11,691,500.00 BONDS AUTHORIZED & UNISSUED (MEMORANDUM) 11 691 500.00 BUDGETARY ACCOUNTS subtotal 0.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 22,883,564.35 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 0.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 22,883,564.35 GENERAL FIXED ASSETS FIXED ASSETS.NET 40 079,286.38 TOTAL ASSETS 40,079,286.38 INVESTMENT IN GENERAL FIXED ASSETS 40 079 286.38 FUND BALANCE subtotal 40.079.286.38 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 40,079,286.38 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 40,079,286.38 310 TOWN OF HANOVER BONDS PAY ABLE BY FUND - JUNE 30, 2008 Fiscal Original Amount Date of Yearof Principal Interest Outstanding Issue Maturity Amount Rate June 30 2008 GENERAL FUND: H.S. Chemistry Lab # I 5/15/1998 2009 $68,000 4.50-4.75 $15,000 Road Construction 5/15/1998 2007 $375,000 4.50-4.75 $0 School Remodeling 5/15/1998 2007 $150,000 4.50-4.75 $0 Fire Engine 5/15/1998 2009 $250,000 4.50-4.75 $50,000 School Remodeling 5/15/1998 2009 $420,000 4.50-4.75 $10,000 School Septic 5/15/1998 2017 $105,000 4.50-4.90 $55,000 H.S. Chemistry Lab #2 5/15/1998 2014 $80,000 4.50-4.85 $30,000 Forest Fire Truck 5/15/1998 2010 $60,000 4.50-4.75 $10,000 DPW Equipment 5/15/1998 2012 $80,000 4.50-4.75 $20,000 Road Construction 5/15/1998 2007 $375,000 4.50-4.75 $0 Subtotal - 1998 General Purpose Bond $1,963,000 $190,000 Police Station 5/15/1998 2017 $3,150,000 4.50-4.90 $1,555,000 Subtotal - 1998 Debt Exclusion Bond $3,150,000 Sl,SSS,000 Fire Engine 5/15/2000 2012 $300,000 5.30-7.80 $100,000 COA Center 5/15/2000 2009 $45,000 5.30-7.80 $5,000 DPW Equipment 5/15/2000 2013 $85,000 5.30-7.80 $25,000 Road Construction 5/15/2000 2008 $150,000 5.30-7.80 $0 School Remodeling 5/15/2000 2018 $507,000 5.30-7.80 $265,000 School Septic 5/15/2000 2012 $60,000 5.30-7.80 $20,000 Landfill Closure #3 5/15/2000 2018 $1,060.000 5.30-7.80. $680>000 Road Reconstruction 5/15/2000 2009, $(50,000 S..30-7.80 $15,000 Subtotal - 2000 General Purpose Bond $2,357,000 Sl,110,000 GENERAL FUND: Title V Septic Bond 10/25/2000 2018 $195,676 0.00 $119,572 Subtotal - 2000 MWPAT Pool Bond $195.676 SI 19,572 School Reconstruction 6/15/2001 2021 $14,850,000 4.00-5.00 $11,195,000 Library Reconstruction 6/15/2001 2021 $2,390,000 4.00-5.00 $1.515.000 Subtotal - 2001 Debt Exclusion Bond $17,240,000 $12,710,000 School Renovation 6/15/2002 2011 $140,000 3.00-3.75 $45,000 Road Construction 6/15/2002 2010 $300,000 3.00-3.625 $70,000 Recreation 6/15/2002 2012 $80,000 3.00-3.875 $20,000 Road Construction 6/15/2002 2011 $300,000 3.00-3.750 $90,000 Fire Airpacks 6/15/2002 2012 $150,000 3.00-3.875 $60,000 Constitution Way Building 6/15/2002 2012 $70,000 3.00-3.875 $20,000 Transfer Station Compactor 6/15/2002 2012 $175,000 3.00-3.875 $75,000 Subtotal - 2002 General Purpose Bond Sl,21S,000 $380,000 Transfer Station Compactor 6/15/2004 2009 $25,000 3.25-4.50 $5,000 Fire Headquarters Driveway 6/15/2004 2008 $23,000 3.25-4.50 $0 Fire Ladder Truck Rehab 6/15/2004 2009 $150,000 3.25-4.50 $30,000 DPW Equipment 6/15/2004 2019 $105,000 3.25-4.50 $65,000 DPW Equipment 6/15/2004 2019 $80,000 3.25-4.50 $55,000 Transfer Station Truck Scale 6/15/2004 2011 $35,000 3.25-4.50 $15,000 Sylvester School Repairs 6/15/2004 2013 $47,000 3.25-4.50 $25,000 Subtotal - 2004 General Purpose Bond $465,000 $195,000 311 TOWN OF HANOVER BONDS PAY ABLE BY FUND - JUNE 30, 2008 Fiscal Original Amount Date of Year of Principal Interest Outstanding Issue Maturity Amount Rate June 30 2008 GENERAi. FUND: High S~hool Generator 8/15/2006 2017 $195,000 4.00 $175,000 School Building Needs Commitce 8/15/2006 2012 $150,000 4.00 $120,000 Sylvester School Boiler 8/15/2006 2017 $352,000 4.00 $315,000 Street Sweeper 8/15/2006 2015 $148,000 4.00 $125,000 Pavement l\1anagement 8/15/2006 2012 $125,000 4.00 $100,000 Dump Truck 8/15/2006 2017 $135,000 4.00 $120,000 Backhoe/Loader 8/15/2006 2016 $90,000 4.00 $80,000 Fire Headquarters Roof 8/15/2006 2017 $50,000 4.00 $45,000 Subtotal - 2006 General Purpose Bond $1,245,000 $1,080,000 Pavement Management 6/15/2008 2012 $200,000 3.25-4.00 $200,000 Bridge Repair 6/15/2008 2027 $450,000 3.25-4.00 $450,000 Multi-Tool Tractor 6/15/2008 2017 $115,000 3.25-4.00 $115,000 Transti.:r Station Trailers 6/15/2008 2017 $450,000 3.25-4.00 $250,000 Pavement ;\ tanagcmcnt 6/15/2008 2012 $200,000 3.25-4.00 $200,000 Forest Fm: Truck 6/15/2008 2012 $95,000 3.25-4.00 $95,000 Multi-Tool Tractor 6/15/2008 2017 $105.000 3.25-4.00 $105,000 Middle School Lighting 6/15/2008 2027 $230,000 3.25-4.00 $230,000 Middle School Elevator 6/15/2008 2027 $145,000 3.25-4.00 $145,000 Slyvestor School Windows 6/15/2008 2027 $510,000 3.25-4.00 $510,000 Suhtotnl - 2008 General Purpose Bond $2,500,000 Sl,300,000 Total - General Fund $30,330,676 $19,639,572 COM:\ ll '",; IT\' PRESERVATION Cervclli Land Purchase 6/15/2008 2027 $1,380,000 3.25-4.00 $1,380,000 Subtotnl - 2008 Community Pres. Bond $1,380,000 $1,380,000 Total - Community Preservation Fund $1,380,000 $1,380,000 AMBULANCE FllND Ambulance 8/15/2006 2010 $160,000 4.00 $105,000 Suhtotnl - 2006 General Purpose Bond $160,000 $105,000 Ambul.mcc 6/15/2008 2012 $190,000 3.25-4.00 $190,000 Subtotal - 2008 General Purpose Bond $190,000 $190,000 Total - Ambulance Fund SJS0,000 $295,000 WATER ENTERPRISE: Water Tank 5/15/1998 2009 $104,500 4.50-4.75 $5,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 5/15/1998 2015 $240,000 4.50-4.75 $90,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 5/15/1998 2014 $160,000 4.50-4.85 $60,000 Water Tank 5/15/1998 2007 $240,000 4.50-4.75 $0 Subtotal - 1998 Revenue Bond $744,500 $155,000 Water \fain Rehabilitation 6/15/2002 2012 $600,000 3.00-3.875 $240,000 Water Plant Design 6/15/2002 2012 $500,000 3.00-3.875 $200,000 Subtotal - 2002 Revenue Bond $1,100,000 $440,000 312 TOWN OF HANOVER BONDS PAY ABLE BY FUND - JUNE 30, 2008 Fiscal Original Amount Date of Year of Principal Interest Outstanding Issue Maturity Amount Rate June 30 2008 WATER ENTERPRISE: Stormwatcr Management 11/26/2002 2023 $189,825 3.00 $149,349 Subtotal - 2002 State Pool Bond $189,825 $149,349 Water Main Rehabilitation 6/15/2004 2024 $285,000 3.25-4.80 $225,000 Hanover/ Broadway Water Treatment Plant 6/15/2004 2024 $5,200,000 3.25-4.80 $4,160,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 6/15/2004 2024 $35,000 3.25-4.80 $15,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 6/15/2004 2024 $115,000 3.25-4.80 $80,000 Subtotal - 2004 Revenue Bond $5,635,000 S-t,480,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 8/15/2006 2009 $10,000 4.00 $5,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 8/15/2006 2012 $25,000 4.00 $20,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 8/15/2006 2017 $285,000 4.00 $255,000 Winter Street Facility 8/15/2006 2017 $825,000 4.00 $775,000 RT 53 Overpass Water Main Rehabilitation 8/15/2006 2017 $125,000 4.00 $110,000 Subtotal - 2006 Revenue Bond $1,270,000 $1,165,000 Water Main Rehabilitation 6/1/2008 2027 $230,000 3.25-4.00 $230,000 Pond St. Filter Media 6/1/2008 2017 $50,000 3.25-4.00 $50,000 Beal / Pond St. Chemical Feed Equipment 6/1/2008 2017 $60,000 3.25-4.00 $60,000 Subtotal - 2008 Revenue Bond $340,000 $340,000 Total- Water Fund $9,279,325 $6,729,349 Total Debt S41J403001 $2830432921 Debt Service to maturity consists of the following: Principal Interest Total For the year ending June 30, 2009 $2,544,252 $1,238,449 $3,782,701 June 30, 2010 $2,424,464 $1,136,547 $3,561,011 June 30, 2011 $2,359,726 $1,040,452 $3,400,178 June 30, 2012 $2,309,995 $938,332 $3,248,327 June 30, 2013 $2,005,272 $839,443 $2,844,715 Thereafter 116 4QQ.212 13 745 973 s20 146 18~ Total $28,043,921 $8,939,196 $36,983,117 313 TOWN OF HANOVER DEBT AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED BY FUND - JUNE 30, 2008 Town Meeting Funding !!s!!! Article Purpose Appropriation I Raise Other Borrow Bonds Issued l!!!!!!!!!!l GENERAL FUND Al9 Land Purchase 44-7(3) 430.00000 0.00 0.00 430,000.00 0.00 430,000.00 May2000 A:?O Land Purchase 44-7(3) 950,000.00 0.00 0.00 950,000.00 000 950,000.00 May:?000 Al<> Senior Cemcr Planning 44-7(21) 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 40,000.00 0.00 40,000.00 !\lay :?Oll~ :\37 School Planning 44-7(21) 3,100,00000 0.00 0.00 3,100,000.00 0.00 3,100,000.00 !\lay :?005 A5-I Backhoeiloader 44-7(9) 105,000.00 0.00 0.00 105,000.00 90,000.00 15,000.00 l\lay:?005 A:?6 DPW Pavcmenl Mamagcmcnt YR# 11 44-7(5) 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 May 2006 A49 Middle School L1ghtmg 44-7(3A) 230,000.00 0.00 0.00 230,000.00 230,000.00 0.00 May20Ch :\SO Middle School Elevator 44-7(3A) 145,00000 0.00 0.00 145,000.00 145,000.00 0.00 !\lay :?OOh A51 Sylvester School Windows 44-7(3A) 510,000.00 0.00 0.00 510,000.00 510,000.00 0.00 May :?00<> AS:? Senior Center DeSl!,'tl 44-7(21) 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 l\lay_:?006 AJ Forest Fire Truck 44-7(9) 98,000.00 0.00 0.00 98,000.00 95,000.00 3,000.00 Octobcr :?l>tlh Al9 DPW Pavcmcm Mamagement YR #12 44-7(6) 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 May:?007 A:?0 DPW Bridge Pngram 44-7(4) 450,000.00 0.00 0.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 0.00 May 2007 A:?3 DPW Equipment 44-7(9) 115,000.00 0.00 000 I 15,000.00 115,000.00 0.00 May WO? A::?4 DP\V Transfer Station Equipment 44-7(9) 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 May :?00"' :\38 School Equipment 44-7(9) 109,000.00 0.00 0.00 109,000.00 105,000.00 4,000.00 May:?007 A34 Senior Center Construction 44-7(3A) 3,700,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,700,000.00 0.00 3,700,000.00 May:?008 A6:? Ellis Field Parking 44-7(5) 140,000.00 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 0.00 140,000.00 May:?008 ,\()5 WmdTurbme 44-7(38) 500,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 May:!Om, A68 Ames Way Garage 44-7(3A) 194,500.00 0.00 0.00 194,500.00 000 194,500.00 May:wos Subtotal 11 666 ~0000 0.00 25000000 II 416 500 00 2 390000.00 9026 500.00 314 TOWN OF HANOVER DEBT AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED BY FUND - JUNE 30, 2008 Town Meeting Fundi11g Debt Article Purpose Appropriation I Raise Other Borrow Bonds Issued !lnim!!!! COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND A2 Land Acquisition 44-7(3) 1,430,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,430,000 00 1.380,000 00 50,000.00 October 2006 A24 King St Recreation Fields 44-7(25) 2 500000.00 000 Q..Q.Q 2 50000000 000 2 500000.00 May 2008 Subtotal 3 93000000 000 000 3 93000000 I 38000000 2 55000000 AMBULANCE FUND A38 Fire Ambulance 44-7(9) 19000000 000 000 19000000 19000000 000 May2007 Subtotal 19000000 0.00 0.00 19000000 190000.00 Q_Q_Q WATER ENTERPRISE FUND A35 Water Mam 44-8(5) 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 50,000.00 35,000.00 15,000.00 May 2003 A32 Water Mam 44-8(5) 75,000.00 0.00 000 75,000.00 75,00000 0.00 May 2004 A33 Water Main 44-8(5) 300,000.00 0.00 0.00 300,00000 285,00000 15,000 00 May2004 A26 Water Main 44-8(5) 230.00000 000 0.00 230,000.00 230,000.00 0.00 May2007 A27 Beal Treatment Plant 44-8(7C) 50.00000 0.00 000 50.00000 50,00000 000 May 2007 A28 Pond St. and Beal Treatment Plant 44-8(7C) 60,000.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 0.00 May 2007 A71 219 Winter St Improvements 44-7(3A) 115,000.00 0.00 0.00 115,00000 000 11.5,000.00 May 2008 Subtotal 88000000 Q.QQ 000 88000000 735 000.00 145 000.00 Grand Total 16666 ~0000 Q.QQ 2S000000 16 416 500 00 4 69S QOOOO 11 721 500.00 315 TOWN OF HANOVER DEBT AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED BY FUND - JUNE 30, 2008 Town Meeting Funding Debt At!!£!£ Purpose ~ppropriatiol! Raise ~ ~ Bonds Issued Unissued GENERAL Fl1ND Al9 Land Purchase 44-7(3) 430,000.00 0.00 0.00 430,000.00 0.00 430,000.00 May2000 A20 Land Purchase 44-7(3) 950,000.00 0.00 0.00 950,000.00 0.00 950,000.00 May2000 Al9 Semor Center Planning 44-7(21) 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 40,000.00 0.00 40,00000 May 2005 A37 School Planning 44-7(21) 3, I 00,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,100,000.00 0.00 3,100,000.00 May:?005 A54 lhckhoe/Loader 44-7(9) IOS.00000 000 0.00 105,000.00 90,00000 15,000.00 \l.1y :?005 ,\26 Dr>W Pavement Mamagemcnt YR /JI I 44-7(5) 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 May 200<> A49 Middle School Lighting 44-7(3A) 230,000.00 0.00 0.00 230,000.00 230,000.00 0.00 May :!Ooc, ASO \ltddle School Elevator 44-7(3A) 145,000.00 0.00 0.00 145,000.00 145,000.00 0.00 May 2006 A51 Sylvester School Windows 44-7(JA) 510,000.00 0.00 0.00 510,000.00 510,000.00 0.00 May 2006 A52 Scmor Center Design 44-7(21) 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 May ::?006 ,\J Forest Fire Truck 44-7(9) 98,000.00 0.00 0.00 98,000.00 95,000.00 3,000.00 October 2001> ;\ 19 DPW Pavement Mamagement YR # 12 44-7(6) 200,000.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 May 2007 A:?0 DPW Bridge Prigram 44-7(4) 450,000.00 0.00 0.00 450,000.00 450,000.00 0.00 May2007 A:?3 Dr>W Equipment 44-7(9) 115,000.00 0.00 0.00 115,000.00 115,000.00 0.00 May:?007 A24 DPW Transfer Station Equipment 44-7(9) 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 May2007 ,\JS School Equipment 44-7(9) 109,000.00 0.00 0.00 109,000.00 105,000.00 4,000.00 May 2007 A34 Semor Center Construction 44-7(JA) 3,700,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,700,000.00 0.00 3,700,000.00 May 2008 A62 Elhs Field Parkins 44-7(5) 140,000.00 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 0.00 140,000.00 May 2008 A65 Wind Turbine 44-7(3B) 500,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 May2008 A68 Ames Way Garage 44-7(3A) 194,500.00 0.00 0.00 194,500.00 0.00 194,500.00 May 2008 Subtotal 11 666 500.00 0.00 "5000000 I I 41650000 2 J9000000 2Q26 S00.00 316 TOWN OF HANOVER DEBT AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED BY FUND - .JUNE JO, 2008 Town 1\lccling Funding Debt .\rlide Purpose Annroprialion I Raise Other Borrow Bonds Issued ttniHued COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND :\2 Land Acqu1s111on 44-7(3) 1,430,000.00 000 000 1.430,000 00 1.380,000 00 50,000.00 October 200<, :\24 Kmg St Recreation Fields 44-7(25) 2 500000 00 000 000 2 50000000 000 2 500 00000 May ::?Oll8 Subtotal 3 93000000 000 000 3 93000000 I 38000000 2 550 000 00 AMBt:LANCE FUND ,•\38 Fare Ambulance 44-7(9) 19000000 0.00 000 19000000 19000000 0.00 May 2007 Subtotal 19000000 000 000 19000000 19000000 000 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND A35 Water Main 44-8(5) 50,00000 0.00 0.00 50,000.00 35,00000 15.00000 :\1ay 2003 :\32 \\-"a1cr Mam 44-8(5) 75.00000 0.00 000 75,00000 75.00000 0.00 \.lay 2004 A33 Water Main 44-8(5) 300,000.00 0.00 0.00 300,000.00 285,000.00 [5,000.00 May 2004 A:?6 Wa1erMa111 44-8(5) 230,000.00 000 000 230,00000 230.00000 000 :\lav 2007 :\27 Beal Treatment Plant 44-8(7C) 50,000.00 0.00 000 50,000 00 50,00000 000 May 2007 A28 Pond St and Beal Treatment Plant 44-8(7C) 60,00000 000 000 60.00000 60,00000 0.00 May:007 t\71 219 Winter St Improvements 44-7(3A) 115,000.00 0.00 000 115,00000 000 115,000.00 May:?008 Subtotal 88000000 000 000 88000000 735 00000 14500000 Grand Total 16666500.00 000 25000000 16 416 50000 4 695 00000 II 721 50000 I(. 317 TOWN OF HANOVER APPLICATION TO HANOVER TALENT BANK Thank you for your interest in servinl? the Town of Hanover! Hanover's excellence as a community is due in la rge part to citizen participation in go\'ernmenr and community affairs. The purpose of the Hano\'er Talent Bank is to register the names, intereHs and qualifications of H anm·er registered \"Oters willing to volunteer to sen·e their commun.ity. Residents who are interested i.n participating in Town Government are urged to complete this form. Residents serve as volunteers on a w-ide variety of town boards, comm.ittees, comm.issions and councils listed below. T hey are appointed to these organizations by the Selectmen, Moderator, or other appointing authorities as vacancies occur. We encourage you to register by completing this Talent Bank Form, indicating your occupation, background, areas of interest and organizations you would consider scn ·ing (page 2). Please return your completed fonn to the Board of Selectmen as indicated below. General applications ,vill be kept on file for consideration/ notification when an opening occurs. Applicant Information Name Full Address Ruide11t of Hanover? D Yes □ No J°Yiumber of 1·ears as a Resident: Telephone Fax Email Address (optional but desirable) Occupation Background & Qualifications Signature of Applicant Return Information Please 'iubmit this _fom, to the Hanover Talent Bank address sh011111. Selectmen's Office 550 Hanover Street, S-29 Please also send a copJ q!jo11r Hanover, MA 02339 application to the applicable Telephone: (781) 826-2261 Boards]OII ivish to serve on. Fax: (781) 826-7499 Email: [email protected] Bo 1111> Ill SI 11 CI \IE:-.: • \ "1 11, 1< ,,, I'\ 20llu ('l/2:-/UC,) Toi\, rn 11 \"-'" 1 11, l\l.\" 1<: 111 s 1. n s PAGE 1 O F 2 .\l'l'I 1c , 110, 1,, II "1111 11 T.11.1 , 1 11 ''" . . TOWN OF HANOVER · ' -; Boards & Services of Interest Please Check All that D Affirmative Action Committee D Route 53 Joint Study Committee Apply D Board of Aooeals D Board of Selectmen Please J'\ote: Ma'!J' Boards D Board of Assessors D Stetson House Boa.rd of Overseers reqwre regular attendance al D Board of Re!?:istrars D School Committee 111eeledqJ e1,eni11g meetings. either D Cable Advisorv Committee D School Building Needs Committee OIIL'I' or se,,eral times a mo11lh. D Capital Improvement Committee D Board of Health D Community Preservation D Town Collector 1 wish to be not[fied (ifpossible) Committee i11 ,he eve11I of airy vaccmry 011 the selected Boards. D Conservation Commission D Trustees of Public Library D Council on Aging D Yes □ No D Taxation Aid Committee D Cultural Council D Historical Commission / lpplicanls jor a poJition Oil a D Desi1rn Review Board D Bvlaw Review Committee .1pedji,· committee lllq)' expect lo D Economic Development D Planning Board be i11ten1ie111ed f:?J' the appoi11li11g Committee ho4r- D Emergency Communications D Board of Public Works Committee D Fair Housing Commission D Other: D Fi.re Station Building & Reconstruction Committee D Housing Authoritv / Hanover Affordable Housing Partnership D Open Space & Recreation Planning Committee D Parks & Recreation Committee (also Bandstand Committee) Additional Comments & Information Plecm provide additional comments here. . -'l/tach a /el/er, rem me. or other i11/om1alio11 J'Oll 11/0tdd like con.,idered III revtew ef y our appli,~1l ion. Plea.1·e also i11dicale a'!)' other areas ef i11lereJ'/ not sho111n above. Please also note a10· pote11tial co,!flid, q( i11leresl (i.e. ifappoi 11ted lo sm•e on the Plan11i11g Board, _your derelopme11I projects, i11leresls, land ; 1J11 011111, relatio11ship lo de1•e!flpm· 111hfl maJ come b~/ore the Board. et,:) BOAR >OF SEI.I :cn11•:N VEllSION: FY 2006 (9 /28/06) Tmx, Ol·HANO\'Ell,MAsSAClllSl·Tl'S PAGE 2 OF 2 Al'l'I.ICATIONTOHANO\'EIITAI.EN'l BANK INDEX OF REPORTS Advisory Committee ...... 244 Parks & Recreation Committee ...... 234 Animal Control Officer ...... 171 Planning Board ...... 196 Appeals, Board of ...... 170 Plymouth County Co-operative Assessors, Board of...... 172 Extension ...... 191 Plymouth County Building Commissioner ...... 174 Mosquito Control ...... 192 Gas Inspector ...... 177 Police Department ...... 154 Plumbing Inspector ...... 177 Public Schools ...... 216 Sealer of Weights & Measures ...... 178 Public Works, Board of ...... 206 Wire Inspector ...... 177 Bylaw Review Committee ...... 241 Registrars, Board of ...... 16 Route 53 Corridor Joint Study Capital Improvement Committee ..... 246 Committee ...... 239 Community Preservation Committee ...... 201 Selectmen, Board of ...... 13 Conservation Commission ...... 179 South Shore Community Action Council on Aging ...... 183 Council ...... 232 Stetson House, Design Review Board ...... 205 Board of Overseers ...... 23 8 Election Results Town Accountant ...... 2 72 Annual Town Election (May 2008) Town Clerk ...... 17 ...... 121 Annual Town Meeting (May 2008) Presidential Primary (February 2008) ...... 32 ...... 17 Special Town Meeting (May 2008) Emergency Communications Center ...... 22 Committee ...... 168 Town Collector ...... 226 Emergency Food Pantry ...... 231 Town Officers ...... 5 Emergency Management Agency ...... 169 Town Payroll ...... 254 Town Treasurer ...... 253 Fee Study Committee ...... 242 Trust Fund Commissioners, Fire Department ...... 162 Board of ...... 252 Health, Board of ...... 186 Veterans' Services Director ...... 233 Historical Commission ...... 236 Visiting Nurse Association, Inc ...... 228 Housing Authority Visiting Nurse ...... 229 John Curtis Free Library ...... 194 TOWN OF HANOVER MUNICIPAL SERVICES GUIDE . - - Animal Control -• Dog Officer; Animal ControI_9fficer; Inspector of Animals (20 hours weekly) 826-4119 - -~------Board of Appeals ' Zoning Appeals; Special Permits; Variances 826-0393 - - - Board of Selectmen General Administration; Alcohol, Common Victualler and Auto Dealer Licenses ------826-2261 --- ~oy's Club 826-4869 Clerk Births; Business Certificates; Deaths; Dog, Fishing & Hunting Licenses; Election-s; _MarriaQes; Passpo~s; Voter ~~gistration 826-2691 Council on Aging Senior Activities; Information; Transportation 878-6361 Emergency Communications Center Non-1:mergency Number 826-2335 Emergency Management Aaency Disas!e!_Preparedness & Recovery 826-3001 -- Fire Department Non-Emergency Number 826-3151 Fire Permits Bum Permits 826-7850 ~ohn Curtis Public Lib_rary General Number 826-2972 Parks & Recreation Recreation Programs 826-7529 Personnel Employment; Compliance 826-7764 - - - Police Non-Emergency Number 826-3231 Public Works Highways; Public Grounds; Snow & Ice Removal; Water; Emergencies 826-3189 Cemeteries 826-5574 -· - _Registrars Elections; Town Census; Voter Registration 826-8796 School Department Administration Office (Salmond School) 878-0786 --· Superintendent's Office (Salmond School) 878-0786 ~--~-- -· Cedar School 878-7228 . ------Center School 826-2631 . ------•- High School 878-5450 ------Middle School 871-1122 - . -~-- _~ylvester School __ 826-3844 - . ----· So. Shore. Vo. Tee. _Regional Vocational Technical High S~hool Administration - 878-8822~---~- Stetson House Tours; Historical Information 871-3676 Transfer Station RecylinQ_ & Trash _[?isposal 826-3189 Veteran's Agent Veterans' Information; Referrals & Benefits 829-0968 - Visiting Nurse Nursing Services; ~lood P~e~sure Clinics; Diabetic Testing; Flu Clinics 826-4971 - - .MUNICIPAL FINANCI; DEP:~r~li:NT _ --- Assessors Assessments; Exemptions; General Valuations (Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, Personal Property, Boat) 826-6401 ------Collector/Treasurer ·-Collection of Taxes & Fees; Bond Issues; Town & School Payrolls 826-2316 . - - -- -• Director/Accountant Accounting; Budgeting; Procurement 826-5000 IIIUNICIPAL INSPECTION~ _DEl1ARTMENT Health Agent Pere. Tests/Observation Holes; Septic Permitsmtle V; Food Service; Tobacco 826-4611 ------Buildin~ Commi~sioner Building, Gas, Plu'!lbing & Wi~ng Permits; Code, Sign & Z~n!ng Enf~rcement _ . 826-~.!)9 Conservation Agent Conservation Land Management; Review Project Proposals w/in100 ft. Wetlands 826-6~95 Town Planner Land Use; Planning; Zonin~ __ 826-7641 AMBULANCE - FIRE - POLICE EMERGENCY 911