2007 Annual Report Harwich
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2007 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF HARWICH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 Printed on Recycled Paper (30% post consumer) by J & R Graphics, Inc. Hanover, MA – (800) 852-2252 Table of Contents Dedication . 6 In Memoriam . 7 Gifts to the Town . 8 Hall of Fame Inductees . 9 ADMINISTRATION Town Officers Elected. 10 Appointed . 11 Board of Selectmen . 25 Town Administrator . 31 Planning Board. 34 Planning Department . 38 Board of Registrars . 40 TOWN RECORDS Town Clerk Fees Collected . 41 Licenses & Stamps Sold . 42 Births, Deaths, Marriages . 43 Annual Town Meeting - May 7, 2007. 44 Special Town Meeting - May 8, 2007. 84 Annual Town Election - May 15, 2007. 123 HUMAN SERVICES Agricultural Commission . 129 Brooks Free Library . 130 Caleb Chase Fund. 137 Cape Cod Commission . 138 Cape Light Compact. 143 Council on Aging . 145 Cultural Council . 149 Forestry Committee . 154 Board of Health . 155 Health Director. 158 Historic District Commission . 165 Historical Commission. 166 Housing Authority . 167 Housing Committee . 169 Human Services Advisory Committee . 172 Treasure Chest . 173 Veterans’ Services. 174 Youth Counselor. 175 3 PUBLIC SAFETY Animal Control Officer . 177 Animal Inspector. 178 Building Commissioner . 179 By-Law/Charter Review Committee. 181 Department of Emergency Management. 182 Fire Department . 184 Police Department . 189 Police Headquarters Building Committee . 200 ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS Architectural Advisory Committee . 201 Bikeways Committee. 202 Cemetery Commission . 204 Channel 18 . 206 Community Center Facilities Committee. 209 Conservation Commission . 212 Engineering Department . 214 Golf Commission . 216 Harbormaster/Natural Resources Department. 219 Public Works Department . 229 Pleasant Bay Alliance . 237 Real Estate & Open Space Committee . 239 Recreation & Youth Commission . 240 Trail Committee . 244 Utility & Energy Conservation Commission . 246 Water Department . 249 SCHOOLS Organization. 259 Superintendent of Schools. 263 School Committee . 267 Harwich Elementary School. 269 Harwich Middle School . 274 Harwich High School . 277 Business Manager. 293 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment . 297 Harwich Community Learning Center Programs . 300 Community Partnerships for Early Childhood . 302 School Personnel . 305 High School Building Needs Committee . 322 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School . 324 4 FINANCE Board of Assessors . 326 Finance Committee. 330 Capital Outlay Committee . 332 Town Accountant . 333 Collector of Taxes. 376 Treasurer . 377 SALARIES & WAGES Schools . 385 General Government . 390 CITIZENS ACTIVITY FORM 5 DEDICATION BARRY A. HEMEON We dedicate this Town Report to Barry A. Hemeon. Barry was a person who took his public service seriously. Barry started as a call fire fighter in the mid 1960’s when he was in his twenties. He later served on the Board of Appeals and the Finance Committee. In 1972 Barry was elected full time Selectmen/Assessor/Board of Health. He would later serve as Selectman for twelve years until 1984. He was a member of the Bylaw/Charter Review Committee and an appointed member of the Board of Assessors from 1988 to 2007. Barry was one of the first to tee off at the new Cranberry Valley Golf Course. He started the Natural Resources Department and the search for owners unknown in the 1970’s. He was a strong supporter of education for Town employees and officials. Barry was one of the first in the state to receive the designation Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) #110. His knowledge of municipal finance, charter and by-laws was a resource for all. Barry’s hallmark was to always listen carefully and try to be fair and compassionate with people. We also thank his wife Rose and their children for sharing Barry with us. The Town is a better place to live thanks to his efforts. Barry’s leadership, conscientious dili- gence and unwavering love of Harwich will surely inspire others to this noble calling. 6 IN MEMORIAM 2007 BARRY A. HEMEON Board of Appeals Board of Assessors Bylaw/Charter Review Committee Call Firefighter Finance Committee Selectmen/Assessor/Board of Health HELEN LOUISE HIGGINS Secretary to the Board of Selectmen ROSEMARY JOSEPH Superintendent of Schools NORMA LARKIN Teacher JOSEPH MIRISOLA Building Code Board of Appeals Capital Outlay Committee ROBERT PREW Brooks Free Library Trustee MARY ELIZABETH SCANNELL Town Nurse We remember those who have passed away and are grateful for their years of faithful service given to the Town of Harwich. 7 GIFTS TO THE TOWN 2007 Sally & Don Bradford Michael Bronner The Cakounes Family Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Crocker’s Refrigeration & Appliance Service A.G. Edwards EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place Friends of the Harwich Community Center Ora Gaylord Arooth Trust Georgina Goinsalvos Harwich Garden Club C. Jackson Hoover Dan O’Leary Brendan O’Reilly Old Timers Softball League Robert B. Our Co. Sharon & Stephen Seymour Thomas G. White Wyndemere Beach Trust With gratitude for your thoughtfulness and generosity on behalf of the residents of the Town of Harwich. 8 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2007 Caleb Chase Shirley Gomes Barry A. Hemeon D. Isabel Smith Isobel “Izzy” Thompson 9 ADMINISTRATION Elected Town Officers - 2007 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Edward J. McManus Term expires May 2010 Lawrence P. Cole Term expires May 2010 David W. Marsland, Vice Chairman Term expires May 2009 Robin D. Wilkins, Chairman Term expires May 2008 Pete Piekarski Term expires May 2008 HOUSING AUTHORITY Shannon McManus Term expires May 2011 Brooke Williams Term expires May 2010 Robert MacCready Term expires May 2010 William Doherty Term expires May 2009 Jennifer Thyng, Chairman (appointed by the State) Term expires May 2008 MODERATOR Michael D. Ford, Esq. Term expires May 2009 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Thomas J. Blute, Chair Term expires May 2010 Mark Russell Term expires May 2009 Sue Daggett Term expires May 2009 John O’Brien Term expires May 2008 Polly Hemstock Term expires May 2008 TOWN CLERK Anita N. Doucette Term expires May 2010 10 TRUSTEES, BROOKS FREE LIBRARY William D. Crowell Term expires May 2010 Robert Widegren Term expires May 2010 David Bassett Term expires May 2009 Alma Davis Term expires May 2009 Robert Prew Term expires May 2009 Joan McCarty Term expires May 2008 Joanne Brown, Chair Term expires May 2008 WATER COMMISSIONERS Danette Gonsalves Term expires May 2010 Don T. Bates, Chair Term expires May 2009 George B. Cavanaugh Term.