Annual Report

COVER PICTURE OLD FISHERMAN AT FISHERMAN'S BEACH 1900

Picture — Courtesy of Loui<; A. Gallo

Grasshopper Picture — Courtesy of Lt. Peter J. Cassidy

Someone took me from my home in 1973 And forced me many miles to roam from Sivampscott by the sea.

But when my friends found I was gone from off the weathervane Forthwith they searched and found me and brought me home again. I hope they guard me well this time and ne'er more let me stray For Stcampscott's where I want to be No other place — NO WAY!

The Grasshopper by K.D. One Hundred and Twenty-Second ANNUAL REPORT

of the Town Officers

SWAMPSCOTT MASSACHUSETTS

for the year ending December 31, 1973

ISWAMPSCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY So)

Deschamps Printing Co., Inc. <^^^» 19, Salem, Mass. INDEX

Page Page

Accounting Department 75 Planning Committee for the 200th Anniversary Celebration of the Appeals, Board of 121 Revolution 137 Assessors, Board of 83 Police Department 96 Bargaining Agent Labor — Public Library Trustees 105 Consultant 142 Public Works, Board of 85 Advisory 119 Building Code Committee Recreation Commission 124 Building Inspector 117 Regional Refuse Disposal Study Committee 135 By-Law Compilation Committee .. 120 School Building Needs Committee 137 Civil Defense, Department of ... . 129 Conservation Commission 122 School Department 89

Contributory Retirement Board 139 Selectmen, Board of . . . . 23

Sewerage Treatment Committee . . 127 Dog Officer 130 Swampscott Historical Committee 127 Election Commissioners, Board of 110 Taxes, Collector of Fire Department 103 26 Clerk, Records Forest Warden 105 Town of 27 Fourth of July Committee 141 Town Warrant 27 Adjourned Annual Town Greater Lynn Community Service Meeting: March 27, 1973 .. 29 Center 128 Town Counsel 119 Harbormaster 131 Town Meeting Members 5 Health, Board of 107 Town Officers Appointed 12 Housing Authority 114 Town Officers Elected 4 Information, General 152 Town Telephone In Memoriam 144 Number . Inside back cover Jury List 146 Treasurer 25 Kennel 130 Study Committee Trust Fund Commissioners 126 Municipal Electric Plant Study Veterans' Services, Committee 136 Department of 131 North Shore Regional Vocational Weights and Measures, School District Committee 133 Inspector of 128

Open Space Land Use Study Wires, Inspector of 130 Committee 132 Workmen's Compensation 132

Personnel Board . .. 125 World War II Memorial Fund,

Planning Board 121 Trustees of 1 25 TOWN OFFICERS - 1973

Moderator: Board of Heolth:

Richard B. Johnson (1974) Myer Byer, O. D. (1976) (^airman Robert H. Bessom, M.D. (1974)

Edward L. Cashman, Jr., M.D. (1975) Board of Selectmen:

Douglas F. Allen (1974) Chairman

Robert E. Donelan (1974) Constables: Arthur J. Palleschi (1974) Leonard H. Bates (1974)

Peter J. Cassidy (1974) Town Clerk and Tax Collector: Frank H. Perry. Jr. (1974) Oliver W. Coughlin (1976)

Planning Board: Town Treasurer: Glenn W. Bartram (1978) Chairman Oliver W. Coughlin (1974) John F. Milo (1976) Secretary

Leon J. McEntee (1977)

*Ralph L. Williams (1974) Boord of Assessors: Alexander B. Way, Jr., (1975) Ernest Manchin (1975) Chairnnan Virginia E. Earle (1974) Gordon S. Borek (1974) Secretary (appointed to fill vacancy caused Anthony F. Pierre (1976) by death of Ralph Williams)

Board of Public Works:

George J. Burke (1974) Chairman Swampscott Housing Authority: Felix A. Marino (1975) Alan M. Pope (1975) Chairman Daniel P. Kelly (1976) Sidney Stameil (1976) Vice Chairman

Malcolm M. MacLean, Jr., (1976) Treasurer (State Appointee) School Committee: Austin D. Mosco (1974)

Dr. Merrill I. Feldman (1974) Assistant Treasurer Chairman John A. Massey (1978) Warren A. Johnson (1975) Leonard H. Bates, Jr., Vice Chairman Executive Director and Secretary Judith S. Lippa (1974) Peter R. Beatrice, Jr. (1975) Veeder C. Nellis (1976) Commissioners of Trust Funds: Robert V. Grimes (1975) Chairman Trustees of Public Library: Harold R. Austin (1974) Floyd W. Webster (1976) C. Kermit Downs (1976) Chairman Ruth M. Barry (1975) Secretary Paul C. Miller (1974) Ashley W. Rice, Esq.

(appointed to fill vacancy until March 1973 Election) * Deceased

4 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS

PRECINCT 1

Term Expires Edward J. Alex 94 Foster Road 1976 Wallace T. Bates 73 Foster Road 1976 William H. Berry 23 Eureka Avenue 1974 Charles H. Bickford 18 Foster Road 1974 Charles A. Bisegna 7 Hillcrest Circle 1974

Alfred J. Bokozanska 421 Essex Street 1975

Stephen J. Boraizia 16 Hillside Avenue 1976 Claire B. Callahan 24 Maple Avenue 1975 24 Joseph J. Callahan Maple Avenue 1975 John L. Casey 100 Melvin Avenue 1974 Margaret N. Casey 100 Melvin Avenue 1975

J. Dane Chandler 7 Essex Avenue 1976

Ronald S. Corcoran 45 Cherry Street 1976 John H. Crop ley, Jr. 14 Tid Street 1974 C. Paige Cullen, Jr. 5 Elliott Sttreet 1976 Kathryn T. Cullen 5 Elliott Street 1975 John R. Daley 147 Foster Road 1976

Daniel J. Dandreo, Jr. 65 Roy Street 1976

Michael J. DiLisio 69 Eastman Avenue 1975 Nancy A. DiLisio 69 Eastman Avenue 1975

Barbara J. DiPietro 62 Crescent Street 1974 John A. DiPietro 62 Crescent Street 1975

Thomas J. Dolan 101 Melvin Avenue 1974

Steven L. Engstrom 393 Essex Street 1974

William J. Foley 60 Beach Avenue 1975 Lillian T. Friedman 30 Cherry Street 1975 Otto W. Friedman 30 Cherry Street 1976 Bennett Gallo 53 Essex Street 1975

An'.hony J. Gambale 16 Jessie Street 1974 Seldon D. Hulquist 60 Beach Avenue 1975 Karl V. Johnson 222 Windsor Avenue 1975 Harold J. Keating 347 Essex Street 1974 Nicholas F. Lavino 76 Burpee Road 1974 Albert T. Litle, Jr. 164 Windsor Avenue 1975 Claudia H. Lotti 28 The Greenway 1974 Edward T. Lotti 28 The Greenway 1974 J. Richard Maitland 33 Roy Street 1974

Jerry Mangini 1 1 Highland Place 1974

Mildred V. Mangini 1 1 Highland Place 1975 Guido B. Marsello 36 Buena Vista Street 1974 Joseph M. Mattera 24 Columbia Street 1976 Richard T. Mcintosh 250 Essex Street 1976 Rose Pacak 34 Maple Avenue 1975 Michael A. Palleschi 22 Fairview Avenue 1976

5 Term Expires Robert Palleschi 27 Cherry Street 1976

Frank H. Perry, Jr. 47 Cherry Street 1974

Lawrence F. Picariello 40 Eastman Avenue 1976

Woodbury L. Rodrick, Jr. 8 Valley Road 1976 Theodore C. Sargent 34 Pitman Road 1976 Edward S. SkomurskI 63 Beach Avenue 1975

Charles E. Snow, Jr. 7 Elliott Street 1 y/o

Mary E. Snow 7 Elliott Street 1976

Charles E. Thornton 36 Beach Avenue 1 974 PmnL" \A/illi*nrvic Ir 1 ivjilis. VVIIIIUiild/ Ji» 9 1 975

rKcCINCT 2

Robert E. Abrahms 68 Mountwood Road 1974 Leonard H. Bates, Jr. 91 Stetson Avenue 1974 Robert H. Bessom 19 Farragut Road 1974

Charles L. Blatchford 50 Stetson Avenue 1974

Thomas J. Boyce, Jr. 4 Paton Terrace 1976 Helen T. Burns 25 Banks Rood 1976 Joseph R. Burns 65 Farragut Road 1975

Margaret F. Cameron 43 Franklin Avenue 1975 Judith A. Cassidy 8 Banks Road 1974

Peter J. Cassidy 8 Banks Road 1974 George A. Chadwell 96 Stetson Avenue 1974 Richard Chambers 145 Norfolk Avenue 1975

James E. Champion 27 Minerva Street 1976

Francis J. Corcoran, Jr. 21 Banks Terrace 1975

Clarence J. Cormier, Jr. 37 Devens Road 1975 Anthony M. D'Agriese 169 Paradise Road 1976 Sally D'Agnese 169 Paradise Road 1974 Margaret DiGiulio 67 Walker Road 1976 Pasquale DiGiulio 67 Walker Road 1974 Robert E. Donelan 39 Banks Road 1975 Alfred J. Duratti, Jr. 67 Middlesex Avenue 1974 Harlan N. Ellis 84 Stetson Avenue 1976 Lyndon W. Ellis 89 Norfolk Avenue 1976

Harold E. Estey 64 Middlesex Avenue 1975 Sandra 0. Hallett 14 Brewster Terrace 1974 Edward P. Hannon 31 Mountwood Rood 1974 Herbert C. Heggie 104 S'.etson Avenue 1976 William A. Hinch 9 Banks Circle 1975

Gordon E. Kelly, Jr. 28 Stetson Avenue 1976 Louise M. LaConte 10 Brewster Terrace 1974 Edward N. Ludlam 186 Norfolk Avenue 1975 Kenneth R. Lundstrom 91 Plymouth Avenue 1975 Ronald C. Lundstrom 91 Plymouth Avenue 1975 Alan V. MacDonald 86 Norfolk Avenue 1974 Eva M. MacDonald 86 Norfolk Avenue 1975 Felix Marino 4 Sunset Drive 1976

6 Term Expires

John A. Massey 68 Worcester Avenue 1 974

John J. Mattera 326 Paradise Road 1975 John H. McDevitt 19 Soffolk Avenue 1975 Jeanne R. Miller 3 Grant Road 1976 Paul C. Miller 3 Grant Road 1974

John F. Milo 42 Worcester Avenue 1976 Bradford D. Moore 51 Mountwood Road 1974

Walter E. Newhall, Jr. 14 Nantucket Avenue 1976

Arthur J. Palleschi 45 Stetson Avenue 1 976 Anthony F. Pierre 7 Parsons Drive 1974 Paul A. Polisson 42 Plymou;h Avenue 1976 Alan M. Pope 25 Bristol Avenue 1975 Ashley W. Rice 42 Devens Road 1975 Paul A. Sherry 68 Franklin Avenue 1976 Arnold A. Spediacci 177 Stetson Avenue 1976

Donald J. Warnock 49 Stetson Avenue 1976 Dorothy F. Warnock 49 Stetson Avenue 1975 William R. Zuchero 12 Banks Circle 1975

PRECINCT 3 Sydney Abrahams 129 Elmwood Road 1975 George B. Atkins 171 Burrill Street 1974

Arthur S. Babin 46 Andrew Road 1976

Gordon S. Borek 27 Reid Terrace 1974 Joanne Borek 27 Reid Terrace 1974 Philip A. Brine, Jr. 34 Berkshire Street 1974 James C. Callahan 153 Elmwood Road 1975 John F. Campbell 140 Burrill Street 1975 June V. Carr 15 Shaw Road 1975

Wesley E. Carr, Jr. 15 Shaw Road 1975 Francis J. Cassldy 22 Walker Road 1974 Marilyn L. Cossidy 22 Walker Road 1975 Eileen M. Cooper 16 Walker Road 1975

Raymond O. Doane 1 1 Hampden Street 1974 Marion M. Driscoll 40 Andrew Road 1975

Edwin I. Foye 55 Norfolk Avenue 1975

James D. Frary 22 Claremont Terrace 1 976 Jean Frary 22 Claremont Terrace 1975 Ralph Fuller 77 Pine Street 1974 Nicholas Gallo 104 Burrill Street 1976 James L. Gardiner 15 Porter Place 1976 Robert F. Gerety 95 Paradise Road 1976 Herbert S. Greeley 10 Berkshire Street 1974 John S. Humphrey 144 Elmwood Road 1975 John P. Ingalls, Jr. 49 Monument Avenue 1974 Harold L. Jacobs 17 Claremont Terrace 1974 John Clarke Kane 148 Elmwood Road 1975 Kalherine L. Kane 148 Elmwood Road 1975

7 Ttrm Expires Angela Kapoll 12 Boynton Street 1975 Diane J. Kelly 32 Andrew Road 1975 Christine P. Kelly 90 Burrill Street 1976 Daniel P. Kelly 90 Burrill Street 1976

Edmund J. Koenke 48 Thomas Road 1976 John J. Lally 94 Elmwood Road 1974 Armond W. Leone 22 Berkshire Street 1974 Francis A. Losano 78A Pine Street 1976 Ernest Monchin 44 Norfolk Avenue 1974 Jamss J. McCarriston 154 Burrill Street 1976 Austin D, Mosco 190 Burrill Street 1974 William R. Nelson 24 Mapledale Place 1976

John J. O'Shea 92 Paradise Road 1975

Robert E. Perry 20 Rock Avenue 1975

Timothy J. Ryan 35 Hampden Street 1974

Maureen T. Scanlon 1 13 Burrill Street 1976

Thomas M. Scanlon 1 13 Burrill Street 1976

William J. Scanlon 113 Burrill Street 1976 Roger G. Skinner 26 Thomas Rood 1976 Alice M. Tierney 56 Humphrey Street 1974

Donald J. Warnock, Jr. 179 Burrill Street 1976 Sharyn R. Warnock 179 Burrill Street 1975 Floyd W. Webster 51 Walker Road 1976

Gloria E. Webster 51 Walker Road 1974 William H. Wood 42 Berkshire Street 1976 Vacancy 1974

PRECINCT 4 Frederick P. Barker 80 Magnolia Road 1975 David D. Brooks 21 Brooks Terrace 1974 George J. Burke 285 Forest Avenue 1976 William J. Carlin 55 King Street 1976

Gerard L. Caron 57 Greenwood Avenue 1 976

Louis2 V. Caron 57 Greenwood Avenue 1 974 Edward P. Carroll 19 Redington Street 1974 Edward P. Carroll, Jr. 33 Highland Street 1976 Frank G. W. Coletti 10 Thorndike Terrace 1976 John R. Cooper 107 Aspen Rood 1974 Lawrence R. Corcoran 43 Redington Street 1975 John P. Costin 84 Aspen Road 1974 Richard Coughlin 15 Puritan Road 1975 Harry G. Davis 295 Forest Avenue 1976 James A. Dillon 56 King Street 1975

William R. DiMento 1 08 Greenwood Avenue 1 976 Albert G. Doane 49 Pine Hill Road 1974 James T. Doyle 10 Arbutus Road 1974 Sandra G. Doyle 10 Arbutus Road 1975 Ralph B, Dgnn 87 Fuller Avenue 1974

8 Term Expires Charles W. Dwyer 172 Aspen Road 1974

Virginia E. Earle 21 Blaney Street 1975

Herbert C. Ellis 136 Aspen Road 1976

Virginia T. Ellis 136 Aspen Rood 1975 Francis P. Farren 124 Greenwood Avenue 1976 Robert N. Farren 124 Greenwood Avenue 1976

Herbert L. Frazier, Jr. 52 King Street 1974 Loring R. Frazier 71 Walnut Road 1975 Clara M. Grimes 112 Redington Street 1975

Frederic E. Grimes 89 Aspen Road 1976

Robert V. Grimes 1 12 Redington Street 1976 James E. Hanley 107 Redington Street 1976 Deems P. Hatch 25 King Street 1975 John D. Healey 44 Magnolia Road 1975 John J. Hughes, Jr. 54 Lexington Circle 1975 Virginia N. Johnson 3 Lexington Circle 1974 Warren A. Johnson 3 Lexington Circle 1974 Paul A. Longford 70 Sherwood Road 1975 Harry D. Linscott 78 Greenwood Avenue 1974

Jane A. Lyness 1 1 Humphrey Terrace 1974 Malcolm F. MacLean, Jr. 9 Ingalls Terrace 1976 Jacquelyn M. Marino 53 Greenwood Avenue 1974 Joseph A. McHugh 14 Redington Terrace 1975 John G. Moron, Jr. 57 Rockland Street 1976 Marilyn A. Moran 57 Rockland Street 1976 Carl A. Morse 175 Redington Street 1975 June Morse 7 Millett Road 1974 Paul R. Nestor 9 Humphrey Terrace 1975

Harold I. Power 49 Rockland Street 1976 Thomas Rogers 304 Forest Avenue 1974

Neil Rossman 1 2 Humphrey Terrace 1 975 Robert C. Smith 373 Forest Avenue 1976 Philip H. Stafford 45 Rockland Street 1975 William F. Warren 18 Brooks Terrace 1974

PRECINCT 5 Carl A. Ackermann 77 Shelton Road 1974 Louis Aronson 2 Birch Road 1976 Harold R. Austin, Jr. 64 Bates Rood 1976 Bernard L. Baker 18 Williams Terrace 1975 William L. Bartow 8 Bates Road 1976 Glenn W. Bortrom 10 Prospect Avenue 1976

Michael H. Beatrice 1 Puritan Lane 1974 Edith M. Bloch 408 Puritan Road 1974 Israel Bloch 408 Puritan Road 1974 Dorothy M. Booma 23 Lincoln House Avenue 1975 Roland C. Booma 23 Lincoln House Avenue 1975 Lenore Brooks 47 Gale Road 1974

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KA^^t'l^\t^ \A/ Fr^ci'oln Piiritnn 1 i 1 1 1 1 nnp1 1 /vHJlH^lI VV. L-jJolClii 82 U 1 U L^VJ 1 974

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2 Smith Lane 1 975

99 Gale Road 1 974 ri-nviH FriprI 1 8 Little's Point Road 1 975

Hrirvpv R C-irfi>f*r^ir\^rn 1 1 1 V I \J c y In. VJ ^ d I 1 u 10 Charlotte Road 1 975

Jacob AA. Gross 31 Walnut Road 1 976

ElGonor K. Harv6y 618 Humnhrev ^trppt 1 97S

Thomos AA, Harvey 618 Humphrey Street 1 976

^uriu D. ncTWiTZ 44 Phillips Beach Avenue 1 976

Pio\/ir( R WprXA/it'T 44 Phillips Beach Avenue 1 974 i~iri(j(j /v\. ixcrr 38 ^^inshaw Road 1 976

Paul LsvGDson 4 Laurel Road 1 975

1 Gal loupe's Point 1 974

Snprmork 1 1 irvrin 1 Galloupe's Point 1 974

Pnfrir'inrUlilL-lvJ A\,A. /VIvJMIiJilLJ\Anii"lnrir4 39 Ross Road 1 976

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Ann 1 \/rMnmnrn 43 1 inroln Hoiicp Avprvup 1 974

Inhn I \ArNJnmnrn Ir 43 Lincoln House Avenue 1974 Rci\/prlv/ RonrI 1 \JVJ^\ I / V \V»* V IC 26 L.'crvc^i ly ixwvjLJ 1 976 vpPinpr { NJpllic Rpvprlv RonrI V C Cr\_J ^ 1 . 1 N 1 1 1 o 1 6 c V 1 1 ly Ix^^^JU 1 976

l\Pnc:innton 1 \J\r\rf^r\\1 nnp P O'Rripn1 1 V 1 i\^^i 1 1 r . Vw/ L-* d 1 1 39 IXdlOlll^lwII L— UIIC 1 974

1 C^' f\r\r\C\r Cicc^dT^ vIpxa/ RonrI TKnmnc ^ 68 1 975

Friwn rrf P Rirr'iO 1 1 RonrI1 24 WnlnutV V U 1 L4 I X \J\1 \J 1 975 Hn\A/nrrf F Rntnpr fnnip 1 RnnH 1 1 \^ 1 V-i W W 1 L. . 1 1 1 1 CI 21 V_JkJ \ VJ 1 975

SnnHm "T" Rrvfnpr 21 f^nlp R^v/^^^ 1 974 InmpQ \A/ ^nntrw Ir 0^"pnn X/ipw Ronrf ^VJiiico VV. .^uiiiiy^ -/I* 73 V^\.C^\Jl 1 V It W IXV»/\J\J 1 976

\A/illinm \ \ Nn\/ino 1 oHop RrviH 1 V V 1 1 1 1 U 1 1 1 L-/ . V 1 1 1 20 97S

A^p\/pr S,/* k» Pi 1 n i 56 1 97(^ RnKprt \A/ ^nrk\A/ Procnpr"'h Av/pni ip IX'*_/L-/^ 11 V V . IV,/W 1 97R ^1 21 1 T / J John P. Thompson 69 Ocean View Road 1975 Melvin J. Weiner 21 Phillips Beach Avenue 1976 Edward M. Weinshonker 12 Laurel Road 1974 William L. Wollerscheid 30 Prospect Avenue 1976

PRECINCT 6

Lawrence R. Alexander 21 Phillips Avenue 1975

Douglas F. Allen 165 Phillips Avenue 1974

Douglas F. Allen, Jr. 165 Phillips Avenue 1975 Richard G. Appel, Jr. 24 Lincoln Circle 1974

10 1

Term Expires Ruth Backman 53 Morton Road 1976

Marvin J. Baker 38 Stanwood Road 1975 Nan H. Baker 38 Stanwood Road 1976 Robert W. Barnard 72 Bradlee Avenue 1975 Peter R. Beatrice, Jr. 39 Salem Street 1975 Sylvia B. Belkin 35 Beach Bluff Avenue 1974 Donald W. Blodgett 136 Beach Bluff Avenue 1976 John H. Blodgett, Jr. 100 Beach Bluff Avenue 1974

Dorothy S. Breed 159 Phillips Avenue 1974

Richard P. Breed, Jr. 159 Phillips Avenue 1974

Nelson J. Darling, Jr. 74 Beach Bluff Avenue 1974

Timothy J. Davern 38 Manton Road 1976

Charles E. Donovan 30 Palmer Avenue 1976 Charles M. Ewing 189 Bradlee Avenue 1976

Esther S. Ewing 189 Bradlee Avenue 1976 Saul Gilberg 16 Phillips Avenue 1976 Arthur M. Gilman ' 17 Longley Avenue 1976 Manuel Ginsberg 42 Shepard Avenue 1975 Shirley Ginsberg 42 Shepard Avenue 1974

William J. Goade, Jr. 1 Lincoln Circle 1975 Alan P. Goldberg 38 Hawthorne Road 1974

Harriett L. Goldberg 256 Atlantic Avenue 1975 Theodore Goldberg 38 Hawthorne Road 1974 William Goldberg 256 Atlantic Avenue 1976 Martin C. Goldman 3 Ingraham Terrace 1974 George B. Hanson 166 Phillips Avenue 1976

Josephine E. Hanson 166 Phillips Avenue 1976

Evelyn P. Hoffman 85 Ocean Avenue 1975

Robert P. Hoffman 85 Ocean Avenue 1975 Bertram C. Jacobs 19 Orchard Circle 1974 Th^odor H. Kaufman 74 Dale Street 1974

Minila 1. Levenson 4 Ingraham Terrace 1974

Sabin S. Levenson 4 Ingraham Terrace 1975 Helen M. McCarthy 177 Bradlee Avenue 1975

William H. McCarthy, Jr. 1 1 Atlantic Road 1974

John S. McKenney 8 Palmer Avenue 1975 Richard F. Murray 50 Harrison Avenue 1976

Allen Myers 1 1 Hawthorne Road 1974

Lois Myers 1 1 Hawthorns Road 1974 Arnold L. Nylander 987 Humphrey Street 1975 Harry G. OIken 81 Stanley Road 1975 Mary L. Pov/ers 4 Palmer Avenue 1976 Joel W. Reynolds 94 Bradlee Avenue 1976 Eliot W. Rothwell 18 Orchard Circle 1976 Raymond Ross 21 Morton Road 1975 Herbert G. Schiff, Jr. 10 Crosman Avenue 1976 Moses Schectman 832 Humphrey Street 1974 David M. Shribman 20 Stanley Road 1975 Richard M. Shribman 20 Stanley Road 1976 A. Hall Stiles, Jr. 97 Beach Bluff Avenue 1975

1 APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN

Secretary to Selectmen: Liaison between Department of Public Joseph C. Sinotra Works and Town for TOPICS: Donald L. Huston Town Counsel: of Lumber: Timothy J. Dovern Measurer Osmund O. Keiver Town Accountant: Chief of Police Department and Keith A. Callahan Keeper of Lockup: Bargaining Agent—Labor Consultant William J. Carlin Thomas H. Driscoll Shellfish Constable: Joseph C. Cardillo (1974) Building Inspector:

John F. Burke Assistant Shellfish Constable: Mrs. Charles M. Ewing Assistant Building Inspector: (Ex-Officio as Chairman of Con- George J. Burke, Jr. servation Commission)

Civil Defense Director: Smoke Inspector: Forrest E. Jr. Mason, John F. Burke

Constable to Post Warranfs and Town Report Editor: Other Similar Work: Katherine Donlon Leonard H. Bates Assistant Treasurer: Custodian of Administration Building Margaret Cameron John Cameron United Nations Day Chairman for Swampscott: Assistant Custodian: Richard Legault Leon Marden, Jr.

Veterons' Services Agent and Dog Officer: Burial Agent: Ralph Fuller Charles W. Dwyer

Chief of Fire Department and Veterans' Graves Officer: Forest Warden: Charles W. Dwyer ***Walter M. Champion, Jr.

Carl J. Pagano Weights and Measures Inspector: (Temporary Acting Fire Chief) John F. O'Hare

Fence Viewers: Wire Inspector: Daniel C. Cahill Douglas F. Allen

John F. Burke Assistant Wire Inspector: Donald L. Huston Robert B. Mclnerney

Gas Inspector: Workmen's Compensation Agent: James J. McCarriston ** Douglas F. Allen Harbormaster: Warren A. Johnson Charles H. BIckford

Assistant Harbormaster: ** Resigned

Louis J. Williams ***Retired

12 APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN

Board of Appeals: Arthur J. Palleschi T. Paul Corcoran (1976) Chairman Douglas F. Allen (Alternate member) Mrs. Alexander B. Way, Jr. (1974)

Charles F. Buckland (1975) Committee to Investigate Hazards: Walter T. Mudge (1975) Philip A. Brine, Jr. Associate Member Albert DiLisio Anthony Corso (1974) Saul Gilberg Associate Member Frederick D. Greehan *Ralph L. Williams Board of Elecfion Commissioners: Everett C. Howe (1975) Chairman Committee to Investigate Permanent Alfred F. Maselbas (1976) Automobile Beach Parking for Town Dorothy M. Collins (1977) Residents at Whales Beach and Football C. Brian Chambers (1974) Game Parking d/b/a Whales Beach Building Code Advisory Board: Study Committee: Myer Byer, O.D. (1975) Chairman Robert W. Welch, Esq., Chairman John F. Milo (1975) Mrs. Virginia Earle, Secretary Maurice Weinier (1974) Leroy D. Durkee George J. Burke (1977) Mrs. Jane Weiner

Edward Weinshanker (1976) Dr. James J. Foley John F. Burke (Ex Officio) Mrs. Sandra Rotner By-Law Compilation Committee: Mrs. Lenore Brooks Mrs. Margaret DiGiulio Timothy J. Davern, Esq. Chairman Mrs. Louise M. LaConte Lt. James E. Hanley Anthony Corso James Santry, Esq.

John F. Burke Committee to Plan and Carry Out the Thomas F. Rogers, Esq. Two Hundredth Anniversary Celebration Memorial Committee: General Chaisson of the Revolution 1775-1975 — 1776- John P. Ingalls, Jr., Chairman 1976: Oliver Coughlin W. Richard Johnson, Esq., Chairman Thomas H. Driscoll, Esq. Louis Gallo Douglas Etter Edward P. Hannon Kenneth Johnson Mrs. Carlyle H. Holt Charles F. Owens Vincent P. O'Brien John Stone Michael Palleschi William J, Cariin Miss Margaret C. Tatro Richard Chambers Donald J. Warnock Christmas Decorafions Committee: Emily Devitt Albert Gallo, Chairman Mary M. Herbert Mrs. Philip Cudmore Douglas F. Allen, Selectman — Lawrence Picariello Ex Officio

Daniel C. Cahill Robert E. Donelan, Selectman — Frank Perry Ex Officio

Robert E. Myers Arthur J. Palleschi, Selectman —

Committee for Better Public Ex Officio Transportation (Swampscott Representatives): Robert E. Donelan * Deceased

13 APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN

Conservation Commission: Harbor Committee: Mrs. Charles M. Ewing (1976) Bernard Cross, Chairman Chairman Mrs. Phyllis M. Blanchette, Secretary Mrs. Robert Powers (1976) Secretary Eugene M. Rollins

Paul E. Levenson (1976) Richard Coletti

John F. Mile (1974) ** Ralph E. Davis Roland Dube (1974) ** Daniel V. Dumas Mrs. Carlyle H. Holt (1975) Paul A. Polisson ** Edward P. Hannon (1975) Louis J. Williams Dr. Nathan W. Riser (1975) Daniel Cobbett (appointed to complete unexpired Charles H. Bickford, Harbormaster term caused by resignation of Ed- ward P. Hannon) Insurance Advisory Committee — (General Insurance) Fourth of July Committee: Richard P. Breed, Jr. Michael A. Palleschi, Chairman Felix E. Dine Douglas F. Allen, Co-ordinator Martin Sylvester Robert E. Donelan, Co-ordinator *David Eigner Arthur J. Palleschi, Co-ordinator ***Daniel W. Wormwood Francis J. Cassidy, Co-ordinator

Fourth of July Sub-Committee Insurance Advisory Committee — Fireworks Display at Fisherman's Beach: (Group Insurance) Louis Gallo, Sub-Chairman James E. Hanley, Chairman

Timothy J. Davern, Esq. Keith A. Callahan, Secretary

Forrest E. Mason, Jr. James F. Samms

Peter J. Cassidy Alan Pope Daniel V. Dumas Harold Power

John J. Mattera Kennel Study Committee: Fourth of July Sub-Committee Ralph Fuller, Chairman Playground Activities: Dr. Arthur E. Lager Hallett, Donald R. Sub-Choirmcn James S. Fenelon James J. Kapoll Louis Modini Massachusetts Bay Transportation Edward P. Hannon Authority: Advisory Board Designees: William Saunders Douglas F. Allen, James A. Dillon Chairman of Board of Selectmen Laurence F. Moron Charles Thornton Carl D. Reardon Fourth of July Sub-Committee Thomas P. larrobino Sailboat Races: Charles Walker, Sub-Chairman Merropolitan Area Planning Council Stuart Martin (Swampscott's Representative): David Shepherd George B. Thomson (1975) John Marino

Roderick J. O'Connor

Greater Lynn Community Service Center Advisory Board Designee: * Deceased ** (Replaces former Welfare Department) Resigned

John F. O'Hare ***Moved out of Town

14 Master Plan Committee COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE Robert W. Welch — Chairman

Jerrold E. Baker — Vice Chairman

Gordon S. Borek — Vice Chairman

Edmund J. Koenke — Coordinator

Mrs. Ruth Fried, Secretary

George J. Burke Sidney Stamell

John P. Ingalls, Jr. Michael A. Palleschi

Glenn W. Bartram Timothy J. Davern

John F. Milo Douglas F. Allen Alternate Member — Carl A. Ackerman

Administrafive Organization — Transportation — Master Plan Master Plan CommiH'ee: Committee: Charles Thornton, Chairman Eileen M. Cooper, Chairman John H. Watts, Vice Chairman Richard B. Johnson, Esq. Paul Longford Robert A. Cordelia Leo F. Johnson John G. Moron, Jr. Colonel Joseph Atwood Paul A. Polisson Edmund J. Koenke J. Dennis Healey Arthur W. Milburn Arthur Palleschi Charles F. Kimball James W. Santry, Esq. Edward Walsh Jeanne W. McCarty Herbert G. Schiff, Jr. Mrs. Floyd Webster John J. O'Shea

Commercial Activity Committee — Plon Master Plan Committee: Facility Committee — Master Committee: Raymond J. Bufalino, Chairman William J. Carlin, Chairman Carl Gershman, Vice Chairman Paul E. Levenson, Esq. Felix A. Marino Roland C. Booma Donald E. Costin Daniel P. Kelly Daniel C. Cahill Donald R. Holiett Joseph D. Carter W. Miller Champion, Jr. Mrs. Vanita A. O'Brien Gerdy Weiss (Mrs. Ernest) Ralph E. Davis, Jr. Donald W. Fessenden Lorraine Dillon (Mrs. James A.) Stanley H. Bettger Robert W. Snow Ferdinand L. Carangelo Alfred J. Duratti, Jr. Robert W. Welch, Esq. Keith L. Jordan

15 Fiscal Implications Committee — Mrs. Minita Levenson Master Plan Committee: Mrs. Jane Lyness Kenneth G. Hartwell, Chairman Dr. George J. Arroll Harry G. Davis, Vice Chairman Mrs. Marilyn Moron William P. Saunders George Chadwell Prof. David Herwitz Mrs. Judith Lippa

Anthony F, Pierre J. Campbell Deveney, Consultant *Ralph L Williams Gerard L Caron John H. Blodgett Traffic Circulation and Parking Richard H. Olson Committee — Master Plan Committee: Keith A. Callahan Daniel P. Cobbett, Chairman Charles T. Marcou J. Seymour Lyness, Vice Chairman Bruce V. M. Whittier

Social Services Committee — William J. Carlin Mas^er Plan Committee: W. Miller Champion, Jr. Charles W. Dwyer, Chairman John S. Humphrey, Jr. Mrs. Virginia M. O'Brien, Marvin J. Baker Vice Chairman Frank B. Vernava Mrs. Roberta Cobbett Dr. Charles E. Donovan

Kent E. Murphy Walter T. Mudge Richard B. MacDonald Robert H. Bessom, M.D. Mrs. Amy Burk Zoning Committee — Master Plan John J. Boyle Committes: Mrs. Elinor Rose Atty. Alexander Way, Jr., Chairman Mrs. Kathleen F. Way John F. Burke, Vice Chairman Howard E. Dow Atty. Leon J. McEntee T. Paul Corcoran Housing Committee — Donald G. Goss Master Plan Committee: Garry Morse la Richard Roger A. Williams, Jr., Chairman M. Shribman Arthur Bisenti Eriand S. Townsend Daniel P. Lawrence J. McGinn, Jr. Cobbett Daniel P. Cobbett Clayton W. Smith Edward F. Flynn, James J. McCarriston Jr., Esq. Ralph B. Earle Edward Weinshanker Neighborhood Committee — Richard P. Breed, Jr. Mrs. Clarice Neumann Master Plan Committee: Raymond O. Doane William T. Warren, Chairman

Chester E. Bond James Dillon, Vice Chairman Ernest Manchin J. Bennett Giles, Jr., Vice Chairmen James C. Callahan, School Committee — Coordinator Liasion Master Plan Committee: William H. Rothwell, Chairman Dr. Edna A. Mauriello, Ed. D. Attorney John Clark Kane * Deceased

16 Neighborhood Committ-ees of the Master Plan Committee:

lA Chairman, Foster Dam Section, James R. Bransfield

IB Chairman, Mountain Park Section, J. Dane Chandler

IC Chairman, Eastman Avenue Section, John F. Denehy Vice Chairman, Eastman Avenue Section, Alan Pope 2A Chairman, Paradise Road Associates Section, Henry Newman 28 Chairman, Banks Road Section, Floyd W. Webster

2C Chairman, Counties Section, Clarence E. Hammonds 3A Chairman, Mudge Estate Section, Mrs. Marion Driscoll* 3B Chairman, Kings Beach Section, Walter D. MacLean 3C Chairman, Great Lakes Section, Angela Kapoll

3D Chairman, Lower Paradise Road Section, Laurence F. Moron 4A Chairman, Shaw Section, Kenneth C. Eagleson

4B Chairman, Black Wills Section, Paul R. Nestor

4C Chairman, T. Hill Section, James P. O'Leary

5A Chairman, Stamp Section, Dr. James J. Foley 5B Chairman, Blaney Beach Section, John V. Behen 5C Chairman, Point Section, Vincent Giarruso

5D Chairman, Deer Cove Clambake Section, Joseph C. Cardillo

6A Chairman, Orchard Section, James E. Hughes Vice Chairman, Orchard Section, Richard Longford 6B Chairman, Beach Bluff Section, Mrs. Doris Humphrey Vice Chairman, Phillips Beach Section, David L. Warden, Esq.

* Deceased

MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE — 1973

Vice Chairman: James A. Dillon **Chairman of Bands: Oliver W. Coughlin Chairman of Ceremonies: Robert K. Phillips

Chairman of Historical: Donald J. Warnock **Chairman of Finance: Oliver W. Coughlin Chairman of Floats: Richard Baldacci

**Chairman of Hospitality: Mrs. Virginia Ellis

Chairman of Merchants: Mr. Albert S. Gallo **Chairman of Military Units: Philip Brine

Chairman of Police: Peter J. Cassidy Chairman of Publicity: James Summer Co-Chairman of Veterans: Joseph Mattera Co-Chairmon of Veterans: Moody Johnson Chairman of Youth: Bertrond Roger

* * Resigned

17 * * * * Permanent- Members: President, The Brolherhood

Board of Selectmen Temple Israel Garden Club Presidents Veterans' Agent Cottage Gardeners — Garden Club Finance Committee of Swampscott (representative — Swampscott Farm and Garden Club — Mrs. Virginia Ellis) Swampscott Little Garden Club Town Clerk Swampscott Tuesday Garden Club — Director of Music — Sea Spray Garden Club Swampscott Schools B'nai B'rith Garden Club of Director of Athletics — Swampscolt and Marblehead Swampscolt Schools Director of Civil Defense

President, Little League Compfire Girls, District Chairman League President, Babe Ruth President of Joycees

Boy Scout Co-ordinator Commodore, Swampscott Yacht Club Girl Scout Neighborhood Chairman President, Pop Warner Football President, Upper Swampscott Improvement Association President, Legion Auxiliary

Commander, American Legion Prefect, Our Lady's Sodality, St. John's Church

Commander, Post 1 240 Veterans of Eastern Star Worthy Matron Foreign Wars —

Eastern Star Worthy Patron President, Swampscott Club —

President, Jr. Guild, First Church in Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus Swampscott Congregational Master, Wayfarers Lodge, President, Swampscott Women's Club Masonic Club President, Temple Israel Sisterhood President, Rotary Club President Women's Society, First President, Lions Club United Church Baptist-Declples President, Boosters Club President, Women's Society of Town Counsel Christian Service, Church of the

Presidents of P.T.A.'s Redeemer Methodist High School School Committee Shaw Junior High Chairman, Swampscott Historical Clarke School Committee Hadley School Machon School President, Swampscott Historical Stanley School Society, Inc.

P.T.A. Council All Presidents

President, Shaw Improvement ****AII other members appointed Association annually

18 Municipal Electric Plant Study Swampscott Historical Committee:

Committee: Donald J. Warnock, Chairman Leon B. Stavis, Chairman Louis A. Gallo, Treasurer Douglas F. Allen Mrs. Emily Devitt, Secretary James Dillon Mrs. Carlyle H. Holt Ralph Dunn Miss Margaret C. Tatro Jane Lyness Mrs. Priscilla Newcomb Joel Reynolds Richard B. Johnson, Esq.

Louis Rudolph Frank H. Perry, Jr. Mrs. Virginia Carlin

Police Building Committee: Chisf William J. Carlin Chief of Police William J. Carlin *Frederick C. Burk Charles A. Bisegna Francis J. Cassidy John P. Ingalls, Jr. Doro.hy M. Anderson

Jami3s J. McCarriston Woodbury L. Rodrick, Jr. Sidney Stamell

Recreation Commission: Traffic Study Committee: **Mrs. Gordon S. Borek (1975) John McNamars, Co-Chairman Chairman (Prec. 3) Mrs. Jeanne McCarty, Co-Chairman Francis J. Cassidy (1975) (Prec. 3) Mrs. Phyllis Kravetz, Secretary (appointed to fill vacancy caused Michael A. Polleschi by resignation of Mrs. Borek) Lt. Peter J. Cassidy, Jr. Arthur Bisenti (1974) (Prec. 1)

Richard J. Lynch (1974) (Prec. 2)

Mrs. Virginia Ellis (1976) (Prec. 4) Trustees of 11 Henry M. Cheever (1976) (Prec. 5) World War Memorial Fund: Peter R. Beatrice, Jr. (1974) (Prec. 6) Mrs. Sandra Rotner, Member-at-large Ernest Manchin (1974) Chairman Philip H. Stafford (1975) Secretary Sailing Committee: Harry G. Davis (1974) Lowell Smith, Chairman Clement Kennedy (1974) William P. Saunders, Secretary John R. Cooper (1975) David N. Shepherd, Sailing Director Benjamin Goldberg (1976) Francis J. Cassidy Richard B. Johnson (1976) Stuart Martin Mrs. Patricia Davern Louis J. Williams Veterans' Day Committee: J. Bruce Cooper George Merrow, Chairman Charles Walker Mrs. John Campbell John J. O'Shea Mrs. Louise Benevento Richard H. Olson Moody Johnson Peter Hill Charles W. Dwyer Francis N. Lang John J. McNamaro

John H. Blodgett, Jr. Donald R. Hallett Richard T. Mcintosh

Arthur H. McGovern, Jr. * Dsceassr) Daniel P. Cobbett * * Resigned

19 APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN AND MODERATOR

Personnel Board: James E. Hanley (1976) Paul E. Garland (1976) Chairman William R. Nelson (1974) Margaret Cameron (1974) Clerk Mrs. Floyd W. Webster (1975)

APPOINTED BY MODERATOR

Beach Study Committee: North Shore Regional Vocational School Roger A. Williams, Jr. District Committee:

Nelson J. Darling, Jr. J. David McKinney, Chairman

Charles E. Donovan Joseph P. Howard, Jr. (1977)

John F. Milo Carlo Herwitz Vincent P. O'Brien Karl V. Johnson Regional Refuse Disposal Study Kent F. Murphy Committee: Paul A. Polisson, Chairman

Kent F. Murphy, Secretary Finance Committee: Melvin J. Weiner Robert L. McVie, Chairman **Otto W. Friedman George A. Chadwell, Vice Chairmen William H. McCarty, Jr. Open Space Land and Use Roger G. Skinner Study Committee: Mrs. Virginia T. Ellis Viriginia E. Earle Karl V. Johnson Lawrence Alexander Shirley Ginsberg **Hans Bleiker James D. Hart David Fried ** Douglas F. Allen Mary L. Powers **Charles L. Blatchford Alexander B. Way, Jr.

Committee for Summer Program for School Building Needs Cbmmiftee: Handicapped and Mentally Retarded George B. Thomson, Chairman Children: Peter R. Beatrice

Stanley Bondelevitch John P. Ingalls, Jr.

Mrs. John Demers Leonard H. Bates, Jr. Mrs. Marion W. Epstein George A. Chadwell John P. Ingalls Louise G. McNamara Karl V. Johnson Marilyn Moron Melvin R. Ossoff

Roger A. Williams, Jr. Ad Hoc Sewage Treatment and Disposal Kent F. Murphy Facilities Building Committee: Robert W. Snow, Chairman

Veeder C. Nell is. Secretary Fire Detection and Alarm System Philip A. Brine, Jr. Committee: Marvin J. Baker Charles Thornton John P. Thompson Carl Modecki **Neil Rossman

Donald J. Warnock

Raymond J. Bufalino Francis J. Cassidy * * Resigned

20 APPOINTED BY BOARD OF ASSESSORS

Assisfont Assessor Vera Harrington

APPOINTED BY CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD AND ELECTED BY TOWN EMPLOYEES

Gerard L. Caron (1976) Chairman Alan Pope (1974) (Appointed by Contributory (Elected by employees) Retirement Board)

Keith A. Callahan (Ex-Officio) Secretary

APPOINTED BY TAX COLLECTOR

Assisf-ant Tax Collector Lois Munsey

APPOINTED BY TOWN CLERK

Assistanf Town Clerk

Marion E. Stone

21 MISCELLANEOUS

Swampscott Democratic Committee: Swampscott Republican Committee:

*Ashley W. Rice, Chairman Vincent P. O'Brien, Chairman * Vincent J. MacDonald, Dr. Ferris J. Bargoot, Vice-Chairman Vice-Chairman Mrs. JoAnne Borek, Secretary Dean A. McKennon, Secretary Miss June Morse, Treasurer

Gerard L. Coron, Treasurer Douglas F. Allen

Peter R. Beatrice, Jr. Mrs. Margaret E. Bargoot, Jr.

Alexander J. Cameron Wallace T. Bates

Francis J. Cassidy Mrs. Constance N. Buckland

Dorothy M. Collins Mrs. Mabel le L. Cotton *Marion M. Driscoll Mrs. Virginia Earle

Alfred J. Duratti, Jr. Lester B. Farwell

Anthony F. Gambale Carl C. Hall J. Dennis Healey Mrs. Mary Heath

Daniel P. Kelly * Edward K. Hempel Donald R. Kirk Leiand B. Howe

Joan Levenson Mrs. Doris E. Humphrey Paul Levenson Robert C. Hunt

Sherman J. Lippo John P. Ingalls, Jr. Jane A. Lyness Miss Kathryn B. Ingell

John S. Lyness Mrs. Gladys W. Jackson Alan MacDonald Richard B. Johnson

Eva MacDonald Malcolm F. MacLean, Jr. John H. McDevitt Henry R. Mayo, Jr.

Leon J. McEntee Bradford D. Morse Linda A. Newhall Thomas M. Newth John T. Noonan Richard H. Olson James H. O'Leary Mrs. Florence K. Phillips Alan Pope Miss Christine Rubandt Grace Pope James W. Santry, Jr. Max Potash Mrs. Jeanne M. Smith Mary Regan Walter N. Smith

Edward I. Robinson James I. Summers William P. Saunders Mrs. Margaret B. Vinal

Jean A. Sullivan Donald J. Warnock Francis J. Thompson Richard L. Wood

* Deceased

22 BOARD OF SELECTMEN

DOUGLAS F. ALLEN, Chairman ROBERT E. DONELAN ARTHUR J. PALLESCHI

To the Citizens of the Town of Swompscott:

Your Board of Selectmen is pleased to submit to their fellow citizens this report- for the year ending December 31, 1973.

Police Chief, William J. Carlin, continues to perform effectively and with his help we have made every effort to maintain a full complement in the Department to reduce expensive overtime. With regret, it was necessary, following a public hearing, to discharge a police officer for improper conduct. While the Selectmen's action was upheld by Civil Service, the matter is still pending on appeal in court.

The Board of Selectmen was pleased to appoint a new Chief of the Fire De- partment — William R. Hyde. During the interim, following the retirement of Chief

Walter M. Champion, Jr., Deputy Chief Carl J. Pagano served the Town well as Acting Chief.

Early in 1973, with the assistance of Attorney Thomas Driscoll, contracts were completed with each of the four groups of employees with whom the Selectmen must negotiate. Necessary appropr-ations and by-law amendments to support these contracts were accepted by the Town Meeting. Late in the year legislation was enacted

23 which, amongst other items, imposed requirements providing for binding arbitration for fire and police groups. The Board views this with extreme concern and will watch

carefully for its effects on bargaining in 1974.

As representatives of the citizens of Swampscott, the Board of Selectmen have spent many hours working with various committees to aid them in their objectives. A number of meetings were held with the Ad Hoc Sewage Treatment Plant Com- mittee and the Traffic Study Committee, appointed in 1973 by the Selectmen, working to solve the serious and perplexing problems facing each group.

Although the Board of Selectmen must operate with limited statutory authority, a number of diverse problems arise during the year. Applications were acted on for a new beer and wine license and a transfer of a package goods store license, provisions were made for the handling of the energy crisis to meet the needs of the

Town and its citizens, and a vacancy on the Planning Board, due to death, was jointly filled by the appointment of Virginia E. Eorle. The new sprinkler and alarm systems were completed in various Town buildings. Selectmen maintained a close watch on the developments for regional refuse disposal, and, to commemorate the loss of an outstanding Swampscott citizen, the General Chaisson Memorial Com- mittee was established. Recognizing our obligation to our senior citizens, we were pleased to be able to expand their hot luncheons and to secure a free bus program from Star Market.

All of these activities, as well as those of the other Town groups, have meant an increasing work load for our able Town Counsel, Attorney Timothy J. Davern. For this reason, the Selectmen have sponsored an article for the 1 974 warrant providing for an Assistant Town Counsel.

Two other individuals on whose shoulders must fall the varied functions of the Selectmen are our Clerk, Miss Katherine Donlon, and our Secretary, Joseph C. Sinatra. For their dedication we ore indeed grateful.

No committee of part time laymen such as the Selectmen can function effectively without the wholehearted support that we have received from the Town Offi- cials, employees, committees and citizens. For this continued cooperation we are extremely grateful.

24 TOWN TREASURER

OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Treasurer

Balance on Hand January 1, 1973 $ 978,760.28

Receipts and Income from all sources in 1973 19,529,951.48

Less Warrants Payable 19,201,751.69

Balance on Hand December 31, 1973 $ 1,306,960.07

TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNT

Cash and Securities: In Custody of Treasurer $ 185,470.98 In Custody of Trustees 24,226.83

In Custody of Treasurer: School Funds 3,563.86

Manuel Ross 1 .00

Library Funds: Blanche Doyle Memorial 343.44 Bertha G. Hollis 47.17 Benjamin G. Ingalls 1,945.90

. Clara F. Ingalls 2,189.77 Joanna Morse 6,436.56 Mary L. Thomson 1,290.89 Ellen R. Whittle 2,512.08 Hillard 1,430.03

Cemetery Funds: Joseph Cardillo 2,279.24 Grace Peterson 2,265.79 Hattie Sherman 606.94 Emma Y. Stocker 592.72 Cemetery Lot 882.05 Gifts & Bequests 21,537.97 Delano Cemetery Fund 286.85

Investment Funds: Stabilization Fund 118,338.77 Conservation 18,492.14

World War II Memorial Funds 427.81

In Custody of Trustees:

World War II Memorial Funds 24,226.83

$ 209,697.81

25 COLLECTOR OF TAXES

OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Collector of Taxes

In account with the Town of Swampscott — 1973

DR. Real Estate $6,672,924.90 Sewer Assessments 29,974.11

Water Liens 1 1,635.47 Committed Inlerest 3,653.93 . Personal Property 201,745.26 Excise 542,565.07 Water Rates 127,975.77 Unapportioned Sewers 31,721.72 Accounts Receivable 28,158.43 Refunds on Real Estate 14,706.44

Refunds on Sewer Assessments . . . 1 17.02 Refunds on Water Liens 169.06 Refunds on Excise 4,865.25

Refunds on Water Rates .... 1 15.70

$7,670,328.13

OR. Cash Paid on Real Estate $6,362,836.43

Cash Paid on Sewer Assessments . . 13,027.32 Cash Paid on Water Liens 10,308.83 Cash Paid on Committed Interest 3,584.93 Cash Paid on Personal Property 198,975.03 Cash Paid on Excise 414,171.43 Cash Paid on Water Rates 107,705.62 Cash Paid on Unapportioned Sewers 17,242.81 Cash Paid on Accounts Receivable 13,485.87 Abatements on Real Estate 116,478.24

Abatements on Personal Property . 248.70 Abatements on Excise 56,067.89 Abatements on Water Rates 217.20 Abatements on Unapportioned Sewers 4,933.01 Uncollected Real Estate 208,316.67 Uncollected Sewer Assessments 17,063.81 Uncollected Water Liens 1,495.70 Uncollected Committed Interest 69.00 Uncolected Personal Property 2,521.53 Uncollected Excise 77,191.00 Uncollected Water Rates 20,168.65 Uncollected Unapportioned Sewers 9,545.90 Uncollected Accounts Receivable 14,672.56

$7,670,328.13

26 TOWN CLERK

OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

Town Warrant Monday, March 19, 1973

Essex, ss.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Swompscott in said County:

GREETING:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Swompscott qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, to assemble in their respective precincts, in said Swompscott, to wit —

Precinct One — Polling Place — Machon School on Burpee Rood Precinct Two — Polling Place — Clarke School on Norfolk Avenue

Precinct Three — Polling Place — Central Fire Station on Burrill Sttreet Precinct Four — Polling Place — Hodley School on Redington Street Precinct Five — Polling Place — Shaw Junior High School on Forest Avenue Precinct Six — Polling Place — Stanley School, Whitman Road

On Monday, the nineteenth day of March, 1973, at 7:00 in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles, viz:

At the close of the election the meeting will adjourn to Tuesday, the twenty- seventh day of March, 1973, at 7:45 P.M. at the High School Auditorium.

ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator for one (1) year

To choose three (3) members of the Board of Selectmen for one (1) year

To choose a Towti Clerk-Tax Collector for three (3) years.

To choose one (1) member of the Board of Assessors for three (3) years.

To choose one (1) member of the Board of Public Works for three (3) years.

To choose one (1) member of the Board of Health for three (3) years.

To choose one (1) member of the School Committee for three (3) years.

To choose one (1) member of the Trustees of the Public Library for three (3) years.

To choose one (1) member of the Trustees of the Public Library for one (1) year.

To choose one (1) member of the Planning Board for five (5) years. To choose one (1) member of the Swampscott Housing Authority for five (5) years.

To choose one (1) member of the Swampscott Housing Authority for one (1) year.

To choose one (1) member of the Commissioners of Trust Funds for three (3) years.

27 To choose eighteen (18) Town Meeting Members from each of six (6) precincts, for three (3) years.

To choose three (3) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two for one (1) year.

To choose two (2) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for two (2) years.

To choose one (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct Five for two (2) years.

To choose two (2) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Five for one (1) year.

QUESTION No. 1 — Chapter 32B — Section 9D: "Shall the Town pay one-half of the premium costs payable by the surviving spouse of an employee or retired employee for group general or blanket hospital, surgical, medical and other health insurance?" Yes No

RETURN ON THE WARRANT

Pursuant to the within Warrant to me directed, I have notified the legal voters of Swampscott, by posting attested copies of said Warrant at the Administration Building, Post Office, at least two public and conspicuous places in each Precinct in the Town, and in the immediate vicinity of the Railroad Station in Swampscott on March 9th 1973. The posting of said Warrants being seven days before the time of said meeting. Leonard H. Bates Constable

The Warrants for the Annual Town Meeting were mailed to the Town Meeting Members on March 9, 1973. Copies of the Town Report were mailed to the Town Meeting Members on March 20, 1973.

ARTICLE 1. On March 19, 1973 the Annual Town Election was held. The results of this election are on file in the office of the Election Commissioners.

OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK — SWAMPSCOH. MASS. March 20, 1973 Notice of Adjourned Annual Town Meeting Tuesday, March 27, 1973 ot 7:45 P.M. To the Town Meeting Members:

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter II "B", Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott, that the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting will be held TUESDAY, March 27, 1973 at 7:45 P.M. at the Swampscott High School Auditorium, OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk March 20, 1973

In accordance with Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Town of Swamp- scott the above advertisement was published in the Lynn Doily Evening Item on March 20, 1973 and copies of same were mailed to the Town Meeting Members on March 20, 1973.

Attest: OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

28 ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Tuesday, Morch 27, 1973

In accordance with the adjournment of Monday, March 19, 1973, the Town Meeting Members were called to order by the Moderator, Richard B. Johnson at 8:00 p.m., the necessary quorum being present (201). The Town Meeting Members were sworn in by Oliver W. Coughlin, Town Clerk. The Warrant with the return thereon was read by Town Clerk, Oliver W. Coughlin.

Rabbi, Ephraim I. Bennett offered an Invocation.

Mr. Francis Cassidy asked for a moment of silence in memory of former Select- man Edward K. Hempel.

The following is a list of Town Meeting Members present:

PRECINCT ONE: Edward J. Alex, Charles H. Bickford, Charles A. Bisegna,

Alfred J. Bokozanska, Stephen J. Boraizia, John L. Casey, Margaret N. Casey, Ron-

old S. Corcoran, John H. Cropley, Jr., C. Paige Cullen, Jr., Kathryn T. Cullen, John

R. Daley, Daniel J. Dandreo, Jr., Michael J. DiLisio, Nancy A. DiLisio, Barbara J.

DiPietro, John A. DiPietro, Steven L. Engstrom, William J. Foley, Lillian T. Friedman,

Otto W. Friedman, Bennett Gallo, Seldon D. Hulquist, Karl V. Johnson, Harold J. Keating, Nicholas F. Lavino, Albert T. Litle, Jr., Claudia H. Lottti, Edward T. Lotti,

J. Richard Maitiond, Jerry Mongini, Mildred V. Mangini, Guido B. Marsello, Joseph M. Mattera, Richard T. Mcintosh, Rose Pacak, Michael A. Polleschi, Robert Pal-

leschi, Frank H. Perry, Jr., Lawrence F. Picariello, Woodbury L. Rodrick, Jr., Edward

S. Skomurski, Charles E, Snow, Jr., Mary E. Snow, Charles E. Thornton.

PRECINCT TWO: Leonard H. Bates, Jr., Robert H. Bessom, Charles L. Blatch- ford, Thomas J. Boyce, Jr., Helen T. Burns, Joseph R. Burns, Margaret F. Cameron,

Judith A. Cassidy, Peter J. Cassidy, George A. Chadwell, Richard Chambers, James

E. Champion, Francis J. Corcoran, Jr., Clarence J. Cormier, Jr., Anthony M. D'Ag-

nese, Sally D'Agnese, Margaret DiGiulio, Pasquole DiGiulio, Robert E. Donelan, Al-

fred J. Duratti, Jr., Harlan N. Ellis, Harold E. Estey, Sandra O. Hallett, Edward P.

Hannon, Herbert C. Heggie, Gordon E. Kelly, Jr., Louise M. LoConte, Edward N. Ludlam, Kenrieth R. Lundstrom, Felix Marino, John H. McDevitt, Jeanne R. Miller,

Paul C. Miller, John F. Milo, Walter E. Newhall, Jr., Arthur J. Polleschi, Paul A. Polisson, Alan M. Pope, Paul A. Sherry, Arnold A. Spediacci, Donald J. Warnock,

Dorothy F. Warnock.

PRECINCT THREE: Sidney Abrahams, Arthur S. Bobin, Gordon S. Borek, Joanne

Borek, Philip A. Brine, Jr., James C. Callahan, June V. Carr, Wesley E. Carr, Jr., Francis J. Cassidy, Eileen M. Cooper, Raymond O. Doane, Ralph Fuller, Nicholas Gallo,

James L. Gardiner, Robert F. Gerety, Herbert S. Greeley, John S. Humphrey, John P.

* ingolls, Jr., Harold L. Jacobs, John Clarke Kane, Katherine L. Kane, Angela Kapoll,

Diana J. Kelley, Christine P. Kelly, Daniel P. Kelly, Edmund J. Koenke, John J. Lolly,

Armond W. Leone, James J. McCorriston, William R. Nelson, Robert E. Perry, Timothy J. Ryan, Maureen T. Sconlon, Thomas M. Sconlon, William J. Sconlon, Roger G. Skin-

ner, Alice M. Tierney, Donald J. Warnock, Jr., Shoryn R. Warnock, Floyd W. Web-

ster, Gloria E. Webster, William H. Wood.

PRECINCT FOUR: Frederick P. Barker, David D. Brooks, George J. Burke,

William J. Carl in, Gerard L. Caron, Louise V. Coron, Edward P. Carroll, Edward P.

29 Carroll, Jr., Frank G. W. Coletti, John R. Cooper, Lawrence R. Corcoran, John P. Costin, Richard Coughlin, James A. Dillon, William R. DiMento, Albert G. Doane, James T. Doyle, Sandra G. Doyle, Ralph B. Dunn, Charles W. Dwyer, Herbert C. Ellis,

Virginia T. Ellis, Francis P. Farren, Robert N. Farren, Loring R. Frozier, Clara M.

Grimes, Frederic E. Grimes, Robert V. Grimes, James E. Hanley, Deems P. Hatch,

John J. Hughes, Jr., Virginia N. Johnson, Warren A. Johnson, Paul A. Longford, Jane A. Lyness, Jocquelyn M. Marino, Joseph A. McHugh, John G. Moron, Jr.,

Marilyn A. Moron, Carl A. Morse, June Morse, Harold I. Power, Thomas Rogers, Neil Rossmon, Robert C. Smith, Philip H. Stafford, William F. Warren.

PRECINCT FIVE: Carl A. Ackermonn, Louis Aronson, Harold R. Austin, Jr., Bernard L. Baker, William L. Bartow, Glenn W. Bortrom, Michael H. Beatrice, Edith M, Bloch, Israel Bloch, Lenore Brooks, John F. Burke, Charles F. Buckland, George L. Clay- man, Helen M. Collins, Henry J. Collins, Anthony DiPietro, MorionW. Epstein, Merrill I.

Feldmon, James J. Foley, David Fried, Harvey R. Greenberg, Jacob M. Gross, Eleanor K. Harvey, Thomas M. Harvey, Carlo B. Herwitz, David R. Herwitz, Linda M,. Kerr,

Paul Levenson, Judith S. Lippa, Sherman J. Lippo, Patricia A. Moitlond, Richard E.

Maitlond, Ann L. McNomoro, John J. McNomoro, Jr., Robert L. McVie, Veeder C.

Nellis, Thomas J. O'Connor, Edward F. Riccio, Howard E. Rotner, Sandra T. Rotner, James W. Santry, Jr., Meyer Scholnick, Robert W. Snow, John P. Thompson, Melvin

J. Weiner, Edward M. Weinshanker, William L. Wollerscheid.

PRECINCT SIX: Lawrence R. Alexander, Douglas F. Allen, Douglas F. Allen, Jr., Richard G. Appel, Jr., Marvin J. Baker, Nan H. Baker, Robert W. Barnard, Peter R. Beatrice, Jr., Donald W. Blodgett, Dorothy S. Breed, Richard P. Breed, Jr., Nelson J. Darling, Jr., Timothy J. Dovern, Charles M. Ewing, Soul Gilberg, Arthur M. Gilman, Manuel Ginsberg, Shirley Ginsberg, Alan P. Goldberg, Theodore Goldberg, Martin C.

Goldman, George B. Hanson, Josephine E. Hanson, Bertram C. Jacobs, Minita I.

Levenson, Sabin S. Levenson, William H. McCarthy, Jr., John S. McKenney, Richard F. Murray, Allen Myers, Lois Myers, Arnold L. Nylonder, Horry G. OIken, Mary L.

Powers, Joel W. Reynolds, Eliot W. Rothwell, Raymond Ross, Herbert G. Schiff, Jr., Moses Shectmon, David M. Shribmon, Richard M. Shribmon, A. Hall Stiles, Jr.

ARTICLE 2. To hear and act on the reports of Town Officials, Boards, and Committees. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 2. To accept the report of the Fire Detection and Alarm Committee as read, and that a committee be appointed to study the communications needs of the town with particular emphasis on those of the emergency services; fhe committee to consist of five members, including those members of the Fire Detection and Alarm Commifte3 who wish to serve, the remainder to be appointed by the moderator; said committee to report back at the next annual town meeting. Unanimous.

To accept the report of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee as read.

The following Tribute to Douglas F. Allen was read by Robert L. McVie, on the Occasion of his resignation from the Swampscott Finance Committee on March 19, 1973 after 11 years of service.

Mr. Moderator, Ladies and Gentlemen:

I rise to a point of personal privilege and ask your indulgence for a minute or l^v^o while I pay tribute to a man, who by virtue of having been elected to the posi-

30 fion of Select-men and subsequently confirmed as Chairman of that Board, has re- sign3d from the Finance Committee.

Doug Allen's work on the Finance Committee covered a span of 1 1 years and for five of these years he carried the additional duties involved in being Chairman of that Committee.

I speak from a relatively brief tenure of four and a half years membership,

ond I can tell you that from my very first meeting and continuing right through to-

night, I have been tremendously — almost overwhelmingly, impressed with the characteristics of this guy Allen.

First of all he has a very considerable sense of dedication — dedication to this Town where we all live, dedication to its governmental processes, dedication to making these processes work and work well.

Secondly, he has a great willingness to work — to spend the hours of time, and

I mean this literally, necessary to study the underlying statutes, by-laws or what have you to determine the latitude and the limitations applicable to the action which the Town may take on any given issue. In other words, he does his homework and this is absolutely essential if one is to take a position on a controversial issue.

Third, he has a keen intellect and this is a very helpful ingredient when com- bined with willingness to work and a sense of dedication.

Finally, Doug Allen is a man who has the courage of his convictions. He is not afraid to take a public position on an issue even though he may well know in ad- vance that the position will not be a popular one.

In bidding Doug a fond farewell from his service on the Finance Committae and wishing him Godspeed as he enters the equally thankless task of serving as a

Selectm?n, I want to thank him on behalf of the Finance Committee, and more particularly on behalf of myself, for his help, for his friendship, for his usefulness

to this Town. We would indeed have a better Town if mors people like him were willing to enter public service.

Attest: Swampscott Finance Committee,

Signed Charles L Blafchford Virginia Ellis Karl V. Johnson William McCarty Roger Skinner Robert L. McVie, Chairman George Chadwell, Vice Chairman Herbert Heggie, Secretary

ARTICLE 3. To Fee if the Towti will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow in antic^'pation of the revenue for the eighteen month period beginning January 1, 1973 in accordance with General Laws. Chapter 44, Section 4, and acts in amendment thereof, and including in addition thereto Chapter 849 of the Acts of 1969, as amended, and

31 to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 3. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as foMows:

That the Town authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow in anticipation of the revenue for the eighteen month period beginning Jan-

uary 1, 1973, in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and acts in amendment thereof, and including in addition thereto. Chapter 849 of the Acts of 1969, OS amended, by issuing a note or notes payable within one yeor, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year In accordance with General Lows, Chapter 44, Section 17. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 4. To see wh?t action the Town will take in relation to salaries of elected town officials for the eighteen month period beginning January 1, 1973, and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 4. To accept the reporf of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41, General Laws as amended for the eighteen month period beginning January 1, 1973:

SELECTMEN (3) Chairman $ 1,500.00 Another Member 1,275.00 Another Member 1,275.00

TOWN CLERK AND COLLECTOR Of TAXES . . 14,505.00

ASSESSORS (3) Chairman 2,400.00 Another Member 1,650.00

Another Member . . 1,650.00

TREASURER 6,502.00

BOARD OF HEALTH (3) Chairman 330.00 Another Member 248.00 Another Member 248.00

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (3) Chairman 975.00 Another Member 750.00 Another Member 750.00

CONSTABLE (one of three) 150.00

All effective from January 1, 1973. The appropriations necessary to provide for the payment of these salaries are recommended in the budgets of the various departments under Article #5.

32 ARTICLE 5. To see what action the Town will take in relation to the appropriation of money for departmental and other expenses for the eighteen month period beginning January 1, 1973. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 5. To accept the report of the Finance Committee, as amended, and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That th3 following amounts of money shown in the column captioned "Total Recommended for 18 Months" be appropriated for the several purposes here-in-af^er itemized, each numbered item being considerad as a separate appropriation, and that the same be expended only for such purposes as follows, except that Items 151 through 158 be excluded from this Vote. Items 151 through 158 to be acted upon after Article #81. For: 135 Against: 93.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Appropriations Totals

1 . Moderator

2. Finance Committee Secretary $ 1,813.00$ 1,813.00 3. Expenses 450.00 450.00

Selectmen Chairman 1,500.00

Associates (2) . . . . 2,550.00 Clerk 10,927.00 Extra Clerical 750.00 4. Secretary 2,719.00 18,446.00 5. Office Expense 3,150.00 6. Contingent 2,250.00

7. World War 1 Barracks 200.00 8. Senior Citizens 750.00 9. Golden Age 630.00 6,980.00

Collective Bargaining 10. Salary 9,066.00 9,066.00 11. Office Expense 300.00 300.00

Personnel Board 12. Clerk 294.00 13. Secretary 489.00 783.00 14. Office Expense ... 150.00 15. Contingent 102.00 252.00

Town Accountant

Accountant 1 8,855.00 Clerk 9,886.00 16. Clerk (half-time) 4,943.00 33,684.00 17. Office Expense 1,425.00 18. Travel In State 375.00 19. Travel Out of State 150.00 1,950.00

33 Treasurer Treasurer 6,502.00 Clerk 10,927.00 20. Extra Clerical 405.00 17,834.00

21. Office Expense . . 5,300.00 22. Travel In State 323.00 5,623.00

Town Clerk & Collector Clerk-Collector 14,505.00

Clerks (2) 21,607.00 Extra Clerical 600.00 23. Vital Statistics 600.00 37,312.00 24. Office Expense 8,752.00 25. Insurance and Protection 937.00 26. Travel In State 525.00 27. Tax Title 2,300.00 12,514.00

Election Commission Commissioners 1,035.00 Clerk 10,429.00 Census Workers 2,400.00 Custodians 400.00 Office Tabulators 220.00 28. Poll Workers 1,230.00 15,714.00 29. Office Expense 6,950.00 6,950.00

Law Department 30. Town Counsel 11,029.00 11,029.00 31. Office Expense 3,750.00 32. Claims 3,750.00 7,500.00

Assessors Chairman 2,400.00 Associates (2) 3,300.00 Clerks 18,903.00 33. Secretary 75.00 24,678.00 34. Appellate Tax Bd 750.00 35. Office Expense 6,880.00 36. Travel In State 525.00 37. Conventions 225.00 8,380.00

Administration Building

Sr. Custodian 12,489.00 Jr. Custodian 9,652.00 38. Overtime 4,500.00 26,641.00 39. Building Expense 9,250.00 40. Old Fire Station 2,900.00 12,150.00

Board of Appeals 41. Clerk 1,089.00 1,089.00 42. Expenses 1,350.00 1,350.00

34 Planning Board 43. Clerk 162.00 162.00 44. Expenses 1,036.00 1,036.00

PENSIONS Contributory Retirement Secretary 2,250.00 45. Clerk 4,944.00 7,194.00 46. Office Expense 1,125.00 47. Medical Expenses 450.00 48. Travel In State 525.00 49. Surety Bonds 150.00 50. Pension Accumulation Fund 480,078.00 51. Military Service 150.00 Accumulated Unexpended Balance -693.00 481,785.00

Non-Contributory Pensions 52. Non-Contributory Pensions 245,295.00 245,295.00

PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY Police Department Chief 30,528.00 Senior Clerk-Stenographer 10,926.00 Extra Clerical 3,564.00 Captain 20,293.00 Lieutenants 114,108.00 Patrolmen 403,116.00 Reserve and Specials 38,184.00 School Traffic Supervisors 36,875.00 Vacations 49,351.00 Holidays 20,124.00 53. Overtime 13,959.00 741,028.00 Building Expense 54. • 4,120.00 55. Office Expense 13,079.00 56. Travel In State 225.00 57. Travel Out of State 375.00 58. Maintenance 14,650.00 59. Supplies 2,550.00 60. Mobile Radio System 1,875.00 61. Police Training 4,027.00 62. Uniforms .. 9,000.00 49,901.00

VOTED: Thot the sum of $172,500.00 be tronsferred from the Revsnue Shoring Account, and the balance, namely $618,429.00 be appropriated from the tax levy for Item Num- ber 53.

Fire Department Chief 28,564.00 Deputy Chief 18,750.00 Captains 140,403.00

35 Fire Fighters 540,795.00 Office Clerk 1,635.00 Mechanic 1,635.00 Extra Labor 39,000.00

Vacations : 52,596.00 63. Holiday Pay 27,999.00 851,377.00 64. Office Expense 2,400.00 65. Travel In State 300.00 66. Travel Out of State 500.00 67. Building Expense 11,350.00

68. Communications . 4,500.00 69. Uniforms 4,000.00 70. Maintenance 10,950.00

71. Fire School . . 225.00 72. Atlantic Handtub 375.00 34,600.00

VOTED: That the sum of $172,500.00 be transferred from the Revenue Sharing Account, and the balance, namely $713,477.00 be appropriated from the tax levy for item Number 63.

Harbormaster 73. Salary 677.00 677.00 74. Expenses 1,000.00 1,000.00

Civil Defense 75. Director 2,550.00 2,550.00 76. Municipal Protection 6,900.00 6,900.00

Weights and Measures 77. Inspector 2,712.00 2,712.00 78. Office Expense 75.00 79. Travel In State 540.00 615.00

Constable 80. Wages 150.00 150.00

Building Inspector Inspector 6,527.00 81. Clerk 750.00 7,277.00

82. Office Expense . 450.00 83. Travel In State 450.00 900.00

Wire Inspector 84. Inspector 3,460.00 3,460.00 85. Office Expense 262.00 86. Travel In State 540.00 802.00

Dog Officer 87. Dog Officer 2,536.00 2,536.00 88. Office Expense 450.00 89. Pound Maintenance 4,500.00 90. Travel In State 540.00 5,490.00

36 Conservation Commission 91. Expenses 5,605.00 5,605.00

Gas Inspector 93. Inspector 1,089.00 1,089.00 94. Expenses 375.00 375.00 95. Clerical 1,500.00 1,500.00

Insurance Sprinkler Leakage 1,600.00 Fire Insurance 62,000.00 Automobile Liability and Phys. Damage 32,000.00 Marine Insurance 200.00 Marine Insurance 1,000.00 Employee Group Insurance 165,000.00 Fire Insurance (Town Pier) 1,000.00 Floater Policy (Boston Whaler) 100.00 Floater Policy (Hand Tub) 125.00 Liability Policy (Hand Tub) 100.00 Money and Security (Tax Collector) .... 1,000.00 Plate Glass (Library) 74.00 Tax Title Blaney St 150.00 Exhibition Floater (Fine Arts) 100.00

Harbormaster Boat and 10 Soil Boats . . 1,000.00 Sewage Treatment Plant (contingent on completion and town accepts liability. Contingency for sewage Plant in Fire 96. Insurance budget.) 265,449.00

HEALTH AND SANITATION Health Department Board Members 825.00 Health Officer 19,218.00 Health Nurse 16,680.00 Clerk 9,886.00 Extra Clerical 541.00 Clerk of Board 738.00 Plumbing Inspector 3,988.00 97. Assistant Plumbing Inspector 775.00 52,651.00 98. Office Expense 2,350.00 99. Travel In State 2,775.00 100. Travel Out of State 250.00 101. Inspections and Tests 6,293.00 102. Mosquito and Weeds 3,230.00 103. Rubbish and Garbage Removal 269,185.00 284,083.00

PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Board Members (3) 2,475.00 Superintendent 25,725.00

37 Senior Clerk-Typist 10,927.00 Foremen 29,217.00 Working Foremen 84,132.00 Motor Equipmeent Operators—S 52,326.00

Motor Equipment Operators—H . . 209,788.00 Motor Equipment Repairman—W.F. 14,022.00 Motor Equipment Repairman—MEO—S 13,081.00 Motor Equipment Repairman—MEO—H 12,340.00 Tree Climber 13,081.00 Laborers 21,958.00 Engineer (Superintendent) 3,750.00 Assistant Engineer 17,224.00

Jr. Civil Engineer 14,140.00

Sr. Engineering Aide 26,529.00

Jr. Engineering Aide Engineering Students 23,400.00 Consulting Engineering Services 7,500.00 Custodian (Fish House) 1,309.00 Overtime 22,500.00 Standby 11,250.00 Snow and Ice Wages .... 50,000.00 Summer Service and Extra Labor 10,464.00 677,138.00

Water Division Clerk-Typists 17,863.00 Foreman .. 14,608.00 Working Foremen 14,022.00

Motor Equipment Operator—S . . 13,081.00 Motor Equipment Operator—H ... 49,362.00 Meter Readers .. .. 24,681.00 Standby .. 11,250.00 144,867.00

Operating Expenses and Supplies . . 126,500.00

Equipment Maintenance . 23,500.00 Insurance 10.00 Travel In State 3,000.00 Travel Out of State 1,600.00 Clothing Allowance 11,100.00 Communications 3,000.00 168,710.00

Expenses (Water Division) Operating Expenses and Supplies 23,700.00 Equipment Maintenance 1,900.00 Travel in State 300.00 Travel Out of State 225.00 Emergency Water 7,500.00 MDC Water 91,840.00 Communication 1,200.00 126,665.00

Special Accounts Emergency Sewer 750.00 Moth Control 7,500.00

38 121. Dutch Elm 6,000.00 122. Shade Trees 6,000.00 122a. Flood Damage Relief 35,000.00 55,250.00 123. Sewage Treatment Plant Expense 82,000.00 82,000.00

VOTED: That the sum of $271,532.00 be appropriated from 1973-74 Wafer Receipts, to Item #105 and Items #11 3-1 18a inclusive, and that the sum of $17,000.00 be transferred from Cemetery Receipts to Item #104.

VETERANS SERVICES Veterans' Services 124. Director 7,251.00 7,251.00 125. Office Expense 450.00 126. Travel In State 375.00 127. Assistance 79,500.00 80,325.00

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Workmen's Compensation Agent 1,089.00 128. Clerk 300.00 1,389.00 129. Office Expense 75.00 130. Chapter 152 Benefits 18,000.00 131. Fire and Police Medical Expense 4,500.00 22,575.00

MATURING DEBT Interest General Debt 157,639.00 132. Temporary Loans 133,000.00 290,639.00 Less sum to be transferred to this account under Article #12 -556.00

Principal 133. General Debt 360,000.00 Less sum to be transferred to this account under Article #12 -30,000.00 330,000.00 134. Certification of Notes & Bonds 500.00 500.00

LIBRARIES Library Librarian 18,007.00 Children's Librarian 13,117.00 Reference Librarian 14,322.00 Library Assistants 39,000.00 Senior Custodian 12,487.00 Junior Custodian 4,632.00 Extra Services 1,727.00 135. Assistants paid by hour 13,800.00 117,092.00 136. Office Expense 5,550.00 137. Travel out of State 375.00

39 138. Travel In State 225.00 139. Building Expense 6,750.00 140. Library Material 27,000.00 LESS: State Aid to Library -10,184.00 29,716.00

UNCLASSIFIED Unclassified 141. VFW Lease 2.00 142. Legion Lease 4,800.00 143. Town Reports 10,600.00 144. Town Meeting 800.00 145. Lighting Streets 114,000.00 146. Fourth of July 2,500.00 147. Memorial Day 1,000.00 148. Veterans' Day 300.00

149. . Christmas Lights 500.00 150. Reserve Fund 60,000.00 194,502.00

VOTED: That the sum of $30,000.00 be appropriated from the Overlay Reserve Account to Item #150, and the balance, namely $30,000.00 be taken from the 1973-74 tax levy.

SCHOOLS Schools 151. Administration 154,561.00 152. Instruction 4,644,775.00 153. Other Services 232,634.00 154. Operation and Maintenance 594,802.00 155. Fixed Charges 8,600.00 156. Acquisition of Fixed Assets 62,510.00 157. Programs with Other Schools 25,000.00 158. Contingency 187,400.00

LESS: Anticipated Revenues to be applied:

Public Low 874 and 864 applied to Item #152 -73,002.00 5,837,280.00

ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Assessors to appoint a member of said Board to act as Secretary thereof and receive pay therefor as provided by Chapter 41, Section 4A of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.). Sponsored by the Board of Assessors.

VOTED ARTICLE 6. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town authorize the Board of Assessors to appoint a member of the Board to act as Secretary thereof and that the salary of the Secretary be fix?d a $50.00 per year as provided by Section 4A, Chapter 41, General Laws. The appropriation necessary to pay for this salary for 18 months having besn provided for in Article 5.

40 ARTICLE 7. To see if the Towti will authorize the Planning Board to appoint a member of such Board to act as Secretary thereof and receive pay therefor as provided by Chapter 41, Section 4A of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.j. Sponsored by the Planning Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 7. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town authorize the Planning Boarrd to appoint a member of the Board to act as Secretary thereof and that the solar/ of the Secretary be fixed at $108.00 per year as provided by Section 4-A, Chapter 41, General Lows. The appropriation necessary to pay this salary for 18 months having been provided for in Article 5.

ARTICLE 8. To see what action the Towti will take on the matter of transferring the unexpended balances as shown on the books of the To^\Tl Accountant as of December 31, 1972 to the Surplus Revenue Account, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 8. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town transfer to the Surplus Revenue Account the following unexpended balances as shown on the Town Accountant's books as of December 31, 1972:

High School Drain (Article 60 of 1970 Warrant) .... $1,569.68

Master Plan Committee (Article 12 of 1969 Warrant) 2,926.51

$4,496.19

ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will appropriate and transfer a sum of money to the existing Stabilization Fund for any of the uses provided and authorized under Section 7 or 8 of Chapter 4 of the General Laws, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 9. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

Thot action on this article be indefinitely postponed.

ARTICLE 10. To see if the Towti v/ill vote to appropriate a sum of money to the account cf unpaid bills for the purpose of settling all bills contracted prior to January 1, 1973, and remaining unpaid at the time of the closing of the TowTi's books for the year 1972 according to the records of the Towti Accountant. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 10. To accept the report of the Finance Committee as omended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town appropriate the sum of $1,540.95 for the purpose of settling the following unpaid bills contracted prior to December 31, 1972, and remaining unpaid at the time of the closing of the Town's books for the year 1972, according

41 to the records of the Town Accountant:

Ralph N. Murray . . , $ 500.00 Dr. Charles N. Lynch 492.00 Dr. Thomas Durestan 72.00 Ralph Fuller 476.95

$1,540.95

ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Surplus Revenue Account of the Town to the account of Current Revenue a sum of money to be used and applied by the Board of Assessors in the reduction of the tax levy or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen,

VOTED ARTICLE 11. To accept the report of the Finance Committee as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town transfer the sum of $280,000.00 from the Surplus Revenue Account to the account of Current Revenue to be used and applied by the Board of Assessors in the reduction of the tax lavy.

ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from Water Receipts and/or Water Available Surplus to the Maturing Debt and Interest Account for the purpose of meeting obligations due during: the eighteen month period beginning January 1, 1973 on account of the Water Bonds issue dated June 1, 1960, or take any action relative thereto. Spon?ored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 12. To accept the report of the Finance Committee as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town transfer the sum of $30,556.42 from the Water Available Surplus Account to the Maturing Debt and Interest Account for the purpose of meeting obligations due during the eighteen month period beginning January 1, 1973 on account of the Water Bonds. (Items 132 and 133 in the Budget.)

ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to make repairs to the Phillips Beach Fire Station, and appropriate the necessary money therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Chief of the Fire Department.

VOTED ARTICLE 13. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town moke repairs to the Phillips Beach Fire Station, and that the sum of $7,000.00 be appropriated therefor.

ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to make repairs to Engine #1 and Engine #2 of the Fire Department, and appropriate the necessary money therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Chief of the Fire Department.

VOTED ARTICLE 14. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town vote to moke repairs on Engine #1, Engine #2 and Engine #3 of the Fire Department, and that the sum of $7,000.00 be appropriated therefor.

42 ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to purchase four new wheels for the Atlantic #1, and appropriate the necessary money therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Chief of the Fire Department.

VOTED ARTICLE 15. To accepf the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $500.00 toward the purchase of new wheels for tha Atlantic #1. VOTED: To consider Articles 16 and 17 fogether.

ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to purchase four automobiles to be used as patrol cars for the Police Department and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of Police.

ARTICLE 17. To see if the Towti will vote to purchase one new motorcycle and authorize the Selectmen to trade, sell or otherv^nse dispose of the present 1966 model motorcycle, and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of Police.

VOTED ARTICLES 16 & 17. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town purchase four (4) new ombuhttes (two in 1973, and two in 1974) to be used as patrol cars, and one motorcycle, and that the Selectmen be authorized to sell or trade two ombulettes in 1973 and two ambulettes in 1974, and the 1966 motorcyla now being used, and that the sum of $12,000.00 be appropriated and transferred as follows: that the sum of $660.03 be TRANSFERRED from Article #13/14 of the 1972 Warrant, and the remainder, namely $11,339.97, be appropriated from the tax levy for the purposes of Articles #16 and #17.

ARTICLE 18 To see if the Towti will vote to establish a separate monthly collection of newspapers and magazines to be recycled and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by M. Patricia Murphy et al.

VOTED ARTICLE 25. To accept the reporf of the Finance Committee os amended and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town authorize the Selectmen to appoint a Committee of not more fhan five members to engage in a traffic pattern study of Swampscott, and secure such expert assistance as may be available, said Committee to report to the next Annual Town Meeting, and that the sum of $250.00 be appropriated therefor.

ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to establish a study committee of five people, appointed by the Moderator, one from the Planning Board, one from the Conservation Commission and three at large members to investigate and study future open space land use and make recommendations for future disposition to the next Towti Meeting, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by Jane B. Weiner et al.

VOTED ARTICLE 26. To accepf the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town direct the Moderator to appoint a Study Committee of five

47 people — one from the Planning Board, one from the Conservation Commission and three others at large to investigate and study optimum future use of open space land, said Committea to make recommendations necessary to implement the results of the study to the next Town Meeting, and that the sum of $200.00 be appropria*i-ed therefor.

ARTICLE 27. To see if the Towti will appropriate the sum of $13,299 for the operating and maintenance budget of the North Shore Regional Voca- tional School District, as authorized under Chapter 545 of the Acts of 1972, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by J. David McKinney, Member, North Shore Regional Voca- tional School District.

VOTED ARTICLE 27. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town appropriate the sum of $13,299.00 for the operating and maintenance budget of the North Shore Regional Vocational School District, as authorized under Chapter 545 of the Acts of 1972.

ARTICLE 28. To see if the Towti will vote and appropriate funds to purchase a truck for the Dog Officer, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Dog Officer.

VOTED ARTICLE 28. To accept the report of the Finance Committee as amended and adopt their racommendations as follows:

That the Town buy a truck with a seat for the dog officer and appropriate the sum of $2,565.00 therefor.

ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote and appropriate funds to build a dog kennel, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Dog Officer.

VOTED ARTICLE 29, To accept the report of the Finance CommiHee as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town establish a study committee composed of the dog officer and two members appointed by the Selectmen.

ARTICLE 30. To see if the Towti wtII vote to change present leash law hours to 24 hours, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Dog Officer.

VOTED ARTICLE 30. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

Thot action on this article be indefinitely postponed.

VOTED: To adjourn to Tuesday, April 3, of 7:45 P.M.

Adjourned at 1 1 :05 P.M.

Attest: OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

48 OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK — SWAMPSCOTT, MASS.

March 29. 1973

Notice of Adjourned Annual Town Meeting Tuesday, April 3, 1973 at 7:45 p.m.

To the Town Meeting Members:

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Charter II "B", Section 2 of the

By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott, that the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 3, 1973 at 7:45 p.m. at the Swampscott High School Audi- torium. OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk,

In accordance with Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Town of Swamp- scott, the above advertisement was published in the Lynn Daily Evening Item on March 29, 1973, and copies of same were mailed to the Town Meeting Members on March 29, 1973.

ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Tuesday. April 3, 1973

In accordance with the adjournment of Wednesday, March 28, 1973, the Town Meeting Members were called to order by the Moderator, Richard B. Johnson at 8:05 P.M., the necessary quorum being present (176).

The following is a list of Town Meeting Members present:

PRECINCT ONE: Edward J. Alex, Charles H. Bickford, Charles A. BIsegna,

Alfred J. Bokozanska, Stephen J. Boraizia, Joseph J. Callahan, John L. Casey, Ron- ald S. Corcoran, John H. Cropley, Jr., C. Paige Cullen, Jr., Kathryn T. Cullen, John

R. Daley, Daniel J. Dandreo, Jr., Michael J. DiLisio, Nancy A. DiLisio, Barbara J.

DiPietro, John A. DiPietro, Steven L. Engstrom, William J. Foley, Otto W. Friedman,

Bennett Gallo, Seldon D. Hulquist, Karl V. Johnson, Harold J. Keating, Albert T.

Litle, Jr., Edward T. Lotti, J. Richard Maitland, Jerry Mangini, Mildred V. Mangini,

Guido B. Marsello, Richard T. Mcintosh, Rose Pocak, Robert Palleschi, Lawrence F.

Picariello, Woodbury L. Rodrick, Jr., Edward S. Skomurski, Charles E. Snow, Jr.,

Mary E. Snow.

PRECINCT TWO: Charles L. Blotchford, Joseph R. Burns, Margaret F. Cameron,

Peter J. Cassidy, George A. Chadwell, Richard Chambers, James E. Champion,

Anthony M. D'Agnese, Margaret DiGiulio, Posquale DiGiulio, Robert E. Donelan,

Alfred J. Durotti, Jr., Harlan N. Ellis, Harold E. Estey, Sandra O. Hallett, Edward P.

Honnon, Herbert C. Heggie, Gordon E. Kelly, Jr., Louise M. LaConte, Edward N.

Ludlam, Felix Marino, John H. McDevitt, Paul C. Miller, John F. Mile, Walter E.

Newhall, Jr., Arthur J. Palleschi, Paul A. Polisson, Alan M. Pope, Paul A. Sherry,

Arnold A. Spediacci, Donald J. Warnock, Dorothy F. Warnock.

PRECINCT THREE: Sydney Abrahams, Arthur S. Babin, Gordon S. Borek, Joanne Borek, James C. Callahan, John F. Campbell, June V. Carr, Wesley E. Carr, Jr.,

Francis J. Cassidy, Marilyn L. Cassidy, Eileen M. Cooper, Edwin I. Foye, Nicholas

49 Gallo, James L. Gardiner, Robert F. Gerety, Herbert S. Greeley, John S. Humphrey,

John P. Ingalls, Jr., Harold L. Jacobs, John Clarke Kane, Katherine L. Kane, Angela

Kapoll, Diane J. Kelly, John J. Lolly, Armond W. Leone, Francis A. Losano, James J.

McCorriston, William R. Nelson, Robert E. Perry, Timothy J. Ryan, Thomas M.

Scanlon, William J. Scanlon, Roger G. Skinner, Alice M. Tierney, Donald J. War- nock, Jr., Sharyn R. Warnock, Floyd W. Webster, Gloria E. Webster, Christine P. Kelly, Daniel P. Kelly.

PRECINCT FOUR: Frederick P. Barker, David D. Brooks, George J. Burke, Wil- liam J. Carlin, Gerard L. Coron, Louise V. Caron, Edward P. Carroll, Edward P. Car- roll, Jr., Frank G. W. Coletti, John R. Cooper, Lawrence R. Corcoran, Richard Cough- lin, Harry G. Davis, James A. Dillon, William R. Dimento, Albert G. Doane, James T.

Doyle, Sandra G. Doyle, Ralph B. Dunn, Charles W. Dwyer, Herbert C. Ellis, Virginia

T. Ellis, Francis P. Farren, Robert N. Farren, Clara M. Grimes, Frederic E. Grimes,

Robert V. Grimes, James E. Hanley, Deems P. Hatch, John D. Healey, John J. Hughes, Jr., Virginia N. Johnson, Warren A. Johnson, Jane A. Lyness, Joseph A. McHugh,

Marilyn A. Moron, June Morse, Harold I. Power, Thomas Rogers, Neil Rossman, Robert C. Smith.

PRECINCT FIVE: Carl A. Ackermann, Louis Aronson, Harold R. Austin, Jr., Bernard L. Baker, Glenn W. Bartram, Michael H. Beatrice, Edith M. Bloch, Israel Bloch, Lenore Brooks, John F. Burke, George L. dayman, Helen M. Collins, Henry J.

Collins, Anthony DiPietro, Merrill I. Feldman, James J. Foley, David Fried, Jacob M. Gross, Eleanor K. Harvey, Thomas M. Harvey, Carlo B. Herwitz, David R. Herwitz, Linda M. Kerr, Paul Levenson, Judith S. Lippa, Sherman J. Lippa, Patricia A. Mait- lar^d, Richard E. Maitland, Ann L. McNomora, John J. McNomaro, Robert L. McVie,

Veeder C. Nellis, Thomas J. O'Connor, Howard E. Rotner, Sandra T. Rotner, James W. Santry, Jr., William D. Savino, Meyer Scholnick, Robert W. Snow, Edward M. Weinshonker, William L. Wollerscheld.

PRECINCT SIX: Lawrence R. Alexander, Douglas F. Allen, Richard G. Appel,

Jr., Ruth Backman, Marvin J. Baker, Nan H. Baker, Robert W. Barnard, Peter R.

Beatrice, Jr., Sylvia B. Belkin, Donald W. Blodgett, John H. Blodgett, Jr., Dorothy S. Breed, Richard P. Breed, Jr., Nelson J. Darling, Jr., Timothy J. Davern, Esther W. Ewing, Manuel Ginsberg, Shirley Ginsberg, Alan P. Goldberg, Theodore Goldberg,

Martin C. Goldman, George B. Hanson, Josephine E. Hanson, Bertram C. Jacobs,

Minita I. Levenson, Sabin S. Levenson, William H. McCarthy, Jr., John S. McKenney, Richard F. Murray, Allen Myers, Lois Myers, Arnold L. Nylander, Mary L. Powers, Joel W. Reynolds, Eliot W. Rothwell, Herbert G. Schiff, Jr., Richard M. Shribman, A. Hall Stiles, Jr.

A reconsideration duly filed with the Town Clerk on Article 23, #2, see Article 23.

A motion by Harold I. Power, under Article 23, see Article 23.

ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to improve the Senior Citizens' Hot Lunch Program, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee.

VOTED ARTICLE 31. To accept- the report of the Finance Committee as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows:

50 Thaf the Town appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to improve the Senior Citi- zen's Hot Lunch Program.

ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute a lease with the Veterans of Foreign Wars for such space as is available, and upon terms as may be determined by the Board, and appropriate the necessary money therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 32. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and odopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen fo execute a lease with the Veterans of Foreign Wars for such space as is available, and upon terms as moy be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE 33. To see if the Towti will vote to authorize the Moderator to appoint the present Police Station Building Study Committee to act as a building committee in the construction of an addition to the Police Station, and appropriate the necessary money therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the Police Station Building Study Committee.

VOTED ARTICLE 33. To accept the report of the Finance Committee as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town authorize the present Police Station Study Committee to become a Building Committee to construct an addition to the present station and that the sum of $65,000.00 be appropriated and transferred as follows: The sum of $200.00 be transferred from Article 15 of the 1972 Annual Warrant, that the sum of $16,- 850.00 be transferred from the proceeds of the sole of Town owned real estate as shown on the December 31, 1972, balance sheet of the Town of Swampscott and that the balance, namely $47,950.00 be appropriated from the tax levy. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 34. To see if the Tr.wTi will vote to appropriate funds for the Mental Health Association, Inc. of Greater Lynn for services rendered to Swampscott residents or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the School Committee.

VOTED ARTICLE 34. To accept the report of the Finance Committee ond adopt their recommendations as follows:

Favorable action on this article and that the sum of $3,000.00 be appropriated therefor. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate funds for a summer recreation program for mentally, physically and emotionally handicapped children in accordance with General Laws Chapter 69, Section 29D to be supervised by the Recreation Commission, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Recreation Commission.

VOTED ARTICLE 35. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That action on this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the continuance of the annual programs under the jurisdiction of the Swampscott Recreation Commission. Sponsored by the Recreation Commission.

VOTED ARTICLE 36. To accept the report of the Finance Commiftee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town appropriate the sum of $28,628.00 for the continuance of the annual programs under the jurisdiction of the Swampscott Recreation Commission.

ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds to install floodlights at Phillips Park and Jackson Park, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Recreation Commission.

VOTED ARTICLE 37. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt tlieir recommendations as follows:

That action on this Article be indefinitely postponed.

ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds to install a cement pad with piping underneath in the Rink at Jackson Park, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Recreation Commission.

VOTED ARTICLE 38. To accept the report of the Finance Committee ond adopt their recommendations as follows:

That action on this article be indefinitely postponed.

ARTICLE 39. To see if the Towm will vote to appropriate the necessary funds to install Tot Playground Equipment at Abbott Park and Jackson Park, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Recreation Commission.

VOTED ARTICLE 39. To accept the report of the Finance CommiHee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town authorize the Board of Public Works to install tot playground equipment at Abbott and Jackson Parks and that the sum of $1,200.00 be appropriated therefor.

ARTICLE 40. To see if the Towm will authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an agreement with Think Rink Inc. to reform the deed executed by them pursuant to Article 17 of the 1969 Annual Town Meeting, said deed being dated April 10, 1969, and recorded with Essex So. District Registry of Deeds in Book 5603, page 290, by substituting in the conditions of said deed, the word, **ten (10)" for the word "five (5)" so that the conditions, as so revised shall read as follows: "The conveyance of these parcels of land are under the express condition that said land be utilized for indoor ice skating facilities within ten (10) years from the date of within deed and further that if after said ten (10) year period has passed that any time thereafter the said land is no longer used, controlled and maintained by the said Grantee for the

52 purposes of providing ice skating facilities, that said land shall revert to the TowTi of Swampscott." or take any action relative thereto, the Grantee without fault having failed to comply to date with the conditions of said deed. Sponsored by J. D. McKinney et al.

VOTED ARTICLE 40. To accept the report of the Finance Committae and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an agreement with Think Rink, Inc. as set forth in Article 40 of the 1973-74 Annual Warrant.

ARTICLE 41. To see if the Towti will vote to amend Article II, Section I of the To\\Ti of Swampscott By-Laws by deleting the first sentence thereof and substituting that "The annual town meeting shall be held on the fourth Monday in April in each year" or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by Douglas F. Allen et al.

VOTED ARTICLE 41. To accept the report of the finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town amend Article II, Section I of the Town of Swampscott By-Laws by deleting the first sentence thereof and substituting the following: "The annual town meeting shall be held on the fourth Monday in April in each year." Unanimous.

ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Swamp- scott By-Laws by striking out all of Section 1 of Article III, and substituting the following in place thereof, to wit,

"Section 1. — The financial year shall begin on the first day of July and shall end on the thirtieth day of June, provided, however, that in the transitional period, the first financial year shall commence on January 1, 1973 and end on June 30, 1974." Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 42. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Town of Swampscott By-Laws by striking out all of

Section 1 of Article III, and substituting the following in place theraof, to wit,

"Section 1. — The financial year shall begin on the first day of July and shall end on the thirtieth day of June provided, however that in the transitional period, the first financial year shall commence on January 1, 1973 and end on June 30, 1974." VOTED: To take Articles 43, 44, 45, and 61 after 62B, then 44 first.

ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to grant the regular part-time School Traffic Supervisors five paid holidays, namely: Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 46. To accept the report of the Personnel Board as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town grant the regular part-time School Traffic Supsrvisors four paid holidays, viz, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving Day; further that the Personnel By-Laws be amended to reflect this action, and that the sum of $678.00 ba appropriated therefor. For: 137 Against: 36.

53 ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding to the list of non- classified positions the following position and setting the salary therefor: Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Starting Salary — $2,500.00 per year and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 47. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board

By-Laws by adding to the list of non-clossifiad positions as follows:

Assistant Superintendent of Public Works: Salary — $2,500.00 per year and that the sum of $3,750.00 be appropriated therefor. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by changing the fixed salary amount for the following non-classified position: Personnel Board Secretary from $326.00 per year to $426.00 per year and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 48. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommandations as follows: That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel By- Laws by changing the fixed salary amount for the following non-classified position fo the figure indicated:

Personnel Board Secretary from $326.00 to $426.00 per year and that the sum of $150.00 be appropriated therefor. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding the following position and grade and setting the salary therefor: Grade 6-A Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Principal Clerk $7891 $8291 $8691 $9091 $9491 and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 49. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding the following position and grade and setting the salary therefor:

Grade 6-A Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Principal Clerk $7891 $8291 $8691 $9091 $9491

and appropriate $801.00 therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973. Vote.

54 ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding a new position within Grade P.2 thereof, to wit, Acquisitions and Accounts Librarian — add to Grade P.2 and appropriate the necessary funds therefor retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 50. To accept the report of the Personnel Board ond adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding a new Position with the following position, grade and salary steps: Grade P.2 Acquisition and Accounts Librarian — add to Grade P.2 and that the sum of $826.00 be appropriated therefor. Vote.

ARTICLE 51. To see if the To\\ti will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by removing the position of Senior Clerk-Stenographer from Grade 3, and placing it in Grade 4, and setting the salary scale in Grade 4 as follows:

Grade 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Senior Clerk- Stenographer $6591 $6937 $7285 $7635 $7985 and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 51. Tto accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows:

Thot the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel By- Laws by changing the job classification of the Senior Clerk-Stenographer from Grade 3 to Grade 4, and that the sum of $700.00 be appropriated therefor. Vote.

ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding to the list of non- classified positions the following position and setting the salary therefor: Recreation Coordinator — $2,500 per year and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 52. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board

By-Laws adding to the list of non-classified positions the following position with the salary indicated:

Recreation Coordinator — $2,500 per year and that fhe sum of $3,750.00 be appropriated therefor. Vote.

55 ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding to the list of non- classified positions the following position and setting the salary therefor: Recreation Commission Secretary — $2.54 per hour and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 53. To accept the report of the Finance Committee as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel

Board By-Laws adding to the list of non-classified positions as follows together with the salary indicated. Recreation Commission Secretary — $1.80-$2.20 per hour and that the sum of $1,500.00 be appropriated therefor. Carried.

ARTICLE 54. To see if the Torai will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding to the list of non- classified positions the following position and setting the salary therefor: Student Engineers Starting Salary $110.00 per week Annual Increment 10.00 Maximum Salary $150.00 per week and appropriate the necessary funds therefor retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 54. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Personnel Board By-Laws Classification and Pay

Scales by adding to the list of non-classified positions the following position and setting the salary therefor. Student Engineers Starting Salary $110.00 per week Annual Increment 10.00 per week Maximum Salary 150.00 per week

The funding for these positions is contained in the Public Works Budget. Vote.

ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by abolishing the position of Administrative Assistant presently in P-6 or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 55. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows:

Favorable action on this Article.

ARTICLE 56. To see if the Towm will vote to amend the Job Classi- fication and Salary Plan as follows: By striking therefrom that section of same entitled "Classification and Pay Scales — Department of Public Works" and substituting therefor the following:

56 The following is the Job Classification and Pay Scales for the Public Works' employees, which includes both yearly and hourly rates, however, the hourly rates apply:

GRADE 1 Stepl Step 2 Step 3 Public Works Laborer $7,446 $7,696 $7,945 Motor Equipment Operator ($3.58 hr.) ($3.70 hr.) ($3.82 hr.) GRADE 2 Public Works Craftsman MEO-H $8,216 $8,465 $8,715 Motor Equipment Repairman

MEO-H ($3.95 hr.) ($4.07 hr.) ($4.19 hr.) Meter Reader MEO-H Grade 3 Public Works Craftsman MEO-H&S $8,715 $8,965 $9,235 Motor Equipment Repairman

MEO-H&S ($4.19 hr.) ($4.31 hr.) ($4.44 hr.) Tree Climber MEO-H&S Meter Reader MEO-H&S

GRADE 4 Public Works Working Foreman $9,360 $9,610 $9,880 Public Works Working Foreman, Motor Equipment Repairman ($4.50 hr.) ($4.62 hr.) ($4.75 hr.) and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 56. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town amend the Personnel Board By-Laws Job Classification and Salary Plan as described in the above Article #56 and that the sum of $31,470.00 be appropriated thsrefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Job Classifica- tion and Salary Plan as follows: Grade 7 Stepl Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Foreman $8,971 $9,213 $9,455 $9,697 $9,939

GRADE 8 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 General Foreman $9,517 $9,759 $10,001 $10,243 $10,485 and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973. or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 57. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Personnel Board By-Laws Job Classification and Salary Plan as described in the above Article #57 and that the sum of $900.00 be appropriated therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 58. To see if the To^\^l will vote to amend the Job Classifica- tion and Salary Plan as follows: By striking therefrom that section of same entitled "Classification and

57 Pay Scales Public Safety, Police Department" and substituting therefor the following: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Patrolman $ 8,788 $ 9,482 $10,176 Lieutenant 10,523 11,355 12,257 Captain 11,563 12,489 13,529 Chief — (Chief's Salary is now established by Statute) Reserve Patrolman $ 28.91 per day School Traffic Supervisor $ 2.69 per hour Lt. Inspector (Investigator and Prosecutor) $545.44 per year Identification Officer (Photographer and Fingerprinter) $327.26 per year and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto, including increasing the money to be paid thereunder. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 58. To accept the report of the Personnel Board as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Job Classification and Salary Plan as follows:

By striking therefrom that section of same entitled "Classification and Pay Scales Public Safety, Police Department'' and substituting therefor the following: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Patrolman $ 9,087 $ 9,895 $10,522 Lieutenant 10,881 11,741 12,674 Captain 11,956 12,914 13,989

Chief (Chief's Salary is now established by Statute) Reserve Patrolmen $ 29.90 per day School Trafic Supervisors 2.78 per hour Lt. Inspector (Investigator and Prosecutor) 564.00 per year Identification Officer (Photographer and Fingerprinter) 338.00 per year and to appropriate $26,161.00 therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Job Classifica- tion and Salary Plan as follows: By striking- therefrom that section of same entitled "Classification and Pay Scales, Fire Department" and substituting therefor the following: FIRE DEPARTMENT Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Fire Fighters $ 8,696 $ 9,306 $ 9,870 Fire Captains 10,716 11,505 12,295

Deputy Chief 11,956 12,914 13,989 Clerk $ 1,128 per year Mechanic 1,128 per year and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

58 VOTED ARTICLE 59. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Personnel Board By-Laws Job Classification and Salary Plan as described in the above Article 59 and that the sum of $29,450.00 be appropriated therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 60. To see if the To\\ti will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by striking therefrom that ?ection of same entitled "Professional Employees Grade P. 6" and substituting therefor the following: Grade P.6 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Health Agent $11,710 $12,133 $12,955 $12,978 $13,401 and appropriate the necessary money therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 60. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt rheir recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by striking therefrom that section of same entitled "Professional Employees Grade P.6" and substituting therefor the following.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Health Agent $11,710 $12,133 $12,555 $12,978 $13,401 and appropriate $1,045.00 therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973. Vote.

VOTED: To adjourn to the dissolution of the Special Town Meeting.

Adjourned at 1 1:45 p.m. Attest: OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Wednesday, April 4, 1973

in accordance with the adjournment of Tuesday, April 3, 1973, the Town Meeting Members were called to order by the Moderator, Richard B. Johnson at the dissolution of the Special Town Meeting, the necessary quorum being present (165).

The following is a list of the Town Meeting Members present.

PRECINCT ONE: Edward J. Alex, Charles H. Bickford, Charles A. Bisegna,

Alfred J. Bokozanska, Stephen J. Boraizia, John L. Casey, Ronald S. Corcoran, C.

Paige Cullen, Jr., John R. Daley, Daniel J. Dandreo, Jr., Michael J. DiLisio, Nancy

A. DiLisio, Barbara J. DiPietro, John A. DiPietro, Steven L. Engstrom, William J.

Foley, Otto W. Friedman, Seldon D. Hulquist, Karl V. Johnson, Harold J. Keating,

Nicholas F. Lavino, Albert T. Litle, Jr., J. Richard Maitland, Guido B. Marsello, Rose

Pacak, Michael Palleschi, Frank H. Perry, Jr., Lawrence F. Picariello, Woodbury L.

Rodrick, Jr., Charles E. Snow, Jr.

PRECINCT TWO: Robert H. Bessom, Charles L. Blatchford, Joseph R. Burns,

Margaret F. Cameron, Judith A. Cassidy, Peter J. Cassidy, George A. Chadwell, Rich-

59 ard Chambers, Anthony M. D'Agnese, Margaret DiGiulio, Pasquale DiGiulio, Robert E.,

Donelan, Harold E. Estey, Sandra O. Hallett, Herbert C. Heggie, Gordon E. Kelly, Jr.,

Louise M. LaConte, Felix Marino, Paul C. Miller, John F. Milo, Arthur J. Palleschi, Paul A. Polisson, Alan M. Pope, Paul A. Sherry, Arnold A. Spediacci, Donald J.

Warnock, Dorothy F. Warnock.

PRECINCT THREE: Arthur S. Babin, Joanne Borek, James C. Callahan, June V.

Carr, Wesley E. Carr, Jr., Francis J. Cassidy, Marilyn L. Cassidy, Eileen M. Cooper,

James L. Gardiner, Robert F. Gerety, Herbert S. Greeley, John S. Humphrey, Harold

L. Jacobs, John Clarke Kane, Angela Kapoll, Diane J. Kelly, Christine P. Kelly, Dan-

iel P. Kelly, John J. Lolly, Armond W. Leone, Francis A. Losano, William R. Nelson, Robert E. Perry, Thomas M. Scanlon, Roger G. Skinner, Alice M. Tierney, Donald J. Warnock, Jr., Sharyn R. Warnock, Floyd W. Webster, Gloria E. Webster, William H. Wood.

PRECINCT FOUR: David D. Brooks, George J. Burke, William J. Carlin, Gerard L. Caron, Louise V. Caron, Edward P. Carroll, Edward P. Carroll, Jr., Frank G, W. Coletti, John R. Cooper, Lawrence R. Corcoran, Richard Coughlin, William R. DiMento, James T. Doyle, Sandra G. Doyle, Ralph B. Dunn, Charles W. Dwyer, Herbert C.

Ellis, Virginia T. Ellis, Francis P. Farren, Robert N. Farren, Herbert L, Frazier, Jr.,

Clara M. Grimes, Frederic E. Grimes, Robert V. Grimes, James E. Hanley, John J. Hughes, Jr., Virginia N. Johnson, Warren A. Johnson, Jane A. Lyness, Joseph A. McHugh, Marilyn A. Moron, June Morse, Thomas Rogers, Neil Rossman, Robert C. Smith.

PRECINCT FIVE: Harold R. Austin, Jr., Bernard L. Baker, Glenn W. Bartram, Edith M. Bloch, Israel Bloch, Lenore Brooks, John F. Burke, George L. dayman,

Helen M. Collins, Anthony DiPietro, Merrill I. Feldman, James J. Foley, David Fried, Jacob M. Gross, Eleanor K. Harvey, Thomas M. Harvey, Carlo B. Herwitz, David R.

Herwitz, Linda M. Kerr, Judith S. Lippa, Sherman J. Lippa, Patricia A. Maitlond,

Richard E. Maitlond, John J. McNomoro, Jr., Robert L. McVie, Veeder C. Nellis, Edward F. Riccio, Howard E. Rotner, Sandra T. Rotner, James W. Santry, Jr., William D. Savino, Meyer Scholnick, Robert W. Snow, John P. Thompson, Edward M. Wein- shonker, William L. Wollerscheid.

PRECINCT SIX: Lawrence R. Alexander, Douglas F. Allen, Douglas F. Allen, Jr., Richard G. Appel, Jr., Marvin J. Baker, Nan H. Baker, Robert W. Barnard, Peter R. Beatrice, Jr., Sylvia B. Belkin, Donald W. Blodgett, John H. Blodgett, Jr., Dorothy S.

Breed, Richard P. Breed, Jr., Nelson J. Darling, Jr., Timothy J. Dovern, Charles M.

Ewing, Esther S. Ewing, Soul Gilberg, Arthur M. Gilman, Manuel Ginsberg, Shirley Ginsberg, Alan P. Goldberg, Theodore Goldberg, Martin C. Goldman, George B. Han- son, Josephine E. Hanson, Bertram C. Jacobs, Minita I. Levenson, Sobin S. Levenson,

William H. McCarthy, Jr., John S. McKenney, Richard F. Murray, Allen Myers, Lois Myers, Arnold L. Nylander, Mary L. Powers, Eliot W. Rothwell, Herbert G. Schiff, Jr., Richard M. Shribmon, A. Hall Stiles, Jr.

A reconsideration was duly filed with the Town Clerk and Article #5 was amended as recorded in the Article 5.

ARTICLE 62A. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by striking therefrom that section of same entitled "Grade 6 Senior Building Custodian and Building

60 Maintenance Man" and substituting therefor the following: Grade 6 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Senior Building Custodian $6,707 $7,111 $7,515 $7,920 $8,326

and appropriate the necessary money therefor retroactive to January 1, 1973, including increasing the money to be paid thereunder, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Library Trustees.

VOTED ARTICLE 62A. To accept the report of the Personnel Board as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by striking therefrom that section of same entitled "Grade 6, Senior Build- ing Custodian and Building Maintenance Man" and substituting therefor the following:

Grade 6 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Senior Building Custodian $6,935 $7,353 $7,771 $8,189 $8,609

and appropriate the sum of $850.00 therefor retroactive to January 1, 1973. Unani- mous.

ARTICLE 62B. To see if the Towti will vote to amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by striking therefrom that section of the same entitled "Professional Employees Grade P.l, Library As- sistant and Grade P.2, Children's Librarian, Reference Librarian, Engineering Aide" and substituting therefor the following:

Grade P.l Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Library Assistant $5,571 $6,171 $6,592 $7,013 $7,433 Grade P.2 Children's Librarian $7,856 $8,279 $8,702 $9,125 $9,548 Reference Librarian Engineering Aide

and appropriate the necessary money therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, including increasing the money to be paid thereunder, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Library Trustees.

VOTED ARTICLE 62B. To accept the report of the Personnel Board as amended and adopt their racommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By-Laws by striking therefrom that section of the same entitled "Professional Em- ployees Grade P.l, Library Assistant and Grade P.2, Children's Librarian, Reference Librarian, Acquisitions and Account Librarian, Engineering Aide" and substituting therefor the following:

Grade P.l Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Library Assistant $5,760 $6,381 $6,816 $7,251 $7,686 Grade P.2 Children's Librarian $8,123 $8,560 $8,998 $9,435 $9,873 Reference Librarian Acquisitions & Account Librarian Engineering Aide

61 and appropriafe fhe sum of $2,400.00 fherefop, retroacHve to January 1, 1973. Unanimous. VOTED: To take articles in this order, 61, 44, 43, 45.

ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding a new paragraph to Section 7 thereof — to be known as Section 7 (g), as follows: Section 7 (g). No cost of living adjustment shall be given to newly- created jobs for the first year, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 61. To accept the report of the Personnel Boord as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend the Personnel By-Laws by adding a new parograph to Section 7 thereto to be known as Section 7 (g) as follows: No Cost of Living Adjustment shall be granted to individuols in the following categories: a. Those holding temporary port-tima positions. b. Those holding positions which are newly created and classified by the Per- sonnel Board and confirmed by action of the current year's Town Meeting. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds to revise the Classification and Pay Scales of the Personnel Board By- Laws to reflect the change in the cost of living, retroactive to January 1. 1973, as determined by the National Consumer Price Index as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board. VOTED ARTICLE 44. To accept the report of the Personnel Board as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town grant a cost of living increase in the amount of 3.4% to all Town employees, exclusive of those of the School Departm?nt, and those on the

Public Works scale, the Public Safety scale. Professional Employees, Grades P 1 &

P 2 & P 6, and Senior Building Custodians, effective January 1, 1973, such percent being applied against the salary rate effective on that date; further that the existing Classification and Pay Scales as established by the Personnel Board in accordance with the Town By-Laws be increased uniformally by 3.4%, this being the percentage increase in the National Consumer Price Index, as published by the United States Department of Labor, between December, 1971 and December 1972, and that the sum of $19,956.00 be appropriated therefor. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding to Section 7 (f) the following paragraph: "The foregoing provisions shall be applicable only to those Town employees not subject to or covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements or represented by a Bargaining Unit." Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 43. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows: Loid on the Table.

62 ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to include all non-organized employees in the same wage settlement that may be recommended for the employees covered by collective bargaining and appropriate the necessary funds therefor, retroactive to January 1, 1973, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 45. To accept the report of the Personnel Boord as amended and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town amend the Job Classification and Salary Plan as follows: By striking therefrom that section of same entitled "Classification and Pay Scales" Grade 2, Senior Clerk and Grade 3, Senior Clerk Stenographer — Senior Account* Clerk — Senior Clerk-Selectmen, and substituting therefor the following:

Grade 2 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Senior Clerk $5,403 $5,749 $6,096 $6,443 $6,791 Grade 3 Senior Clerk Steno. $6,097 $6,443 $6,790 $7,137 $7,485 Senior Account Clerk Senior Clerk-Selectmen and to apprropriate the sum of $3,600 for the 18 months starting January 1, 1973. Carried.

ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Swamp- scott Massachusetts Planning Board Subdivision Regulations by adding to Section II E the following, to wit: The Building Inspector shall review with the Beard of Public Works, all subdivision applications and shall make findings or facts and determine if:

a. All such proposed developments are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.

b. Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards. c. Adequate drainage is provided so as not to increase the exposure to flood hazards of adjacent lands. Sponsored by the Planning Board.

VOTED ARTICLE 63. To accepf the report of the Planning Board and adopt their recommendations as follows:

Favorable action on this Article. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 64. To see if the Towti will vote to amend Section 113.0 of the BOCA Basic Building Code, as now in force and effect by adding thereto the following paragraphs, to wit: 113.10 Flood Control Requirements.

1. The Building Inspector for the Town of Swampscott when revie\ving applications for building permits, including the plans and specifications for the proposed construction, will review all building perrnit applications to determine if the proposed construction is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. 2. The Building Inspector shall review all building permit applications to determine if the site of the proposed construction is reasonably safe from flooding and to make recommendations for construction in all locations which have flood hazards.

63 3. The Building Inspector in reviewing all applications for construction in flood hazard locations within the Towti of Swampscott shall require that any such proposed construction must: a. Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure or portions of the structure due to flooding. b. Use of construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage.

c. Use of construction methods and practices that will minimize flood hazards. d. Provide adequate drainage in order to reduce exposure to flood hazards.

e. Locate public utilities and facilities on the site in such a manner as to be elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, such utilities and facilities including sewer, gas, electrical water systems. 4. The Building Inspector may require an affidavit as discussed in Section 128.0, Sub-Section 128.11 of this code, if he deems it necessary. Sponsored by the Building Inspector.

VOTED ARTICLE 64. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town amend Section 113.0 of the BOCA basic building code as now adopted by the Town by adding thereto the 113.10 "Flood Control Requirements" OS indicated in the Above Article #64. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 65. To see if the Towti will vote to amend the sub-division regulations to require a landscaping plan approved by the Planning Board as a condition for Towti approval of any new sub-division or development, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by Dorothy S. Breed et al.

VOTED ARTICLE 65. To accept the report of the Planning Board and adopf their recommendations as follows:

That action on this Article be indefinitely postponed.

ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote a moratorium on all construction of multi dwelling units and commercial property until the next Towti Meeting for the purpose of a professional traffic study to be reported to that Town Meeting, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by Jane B. Weiner et al.

VOTED ARTICLE 66. To accept the report of the Planning Board and odopt their recommendations as follows:

That action on this Article be indefinitely postponed.

ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws by the addition of the following new section, or to take any action relative thereto: To add at the end of Article V the following new section:

Section 9. CONSERVATION AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRICT A. PURPOSE: The purposes of this District are to provide that areas within this District shall not be used in such a manner for residence or other purposes as to endanger the health or safety of the occupants thereof; to protect, preserve and maintain the water table and water recharge areas

64 within the Town so as to preserve present and potential water supplies for the public health and safety of the Town and the maintenance of its vegetation; to assure the continuation of the natural flow pattern of water courses within the Towti in order to provide adequate and safe floodwater storage capacity to protect persons and property against the hazards of inundation; to provide for the reasonable protection and conservation of the Town's natural resources for the benefit of its present and future inhabitants; and to protect the Town against the costs which may be incurred as the result of unsuitable development in wetland areas. B. DELINEATION OF DISTRICT. This District shall include all areas designated as "Wetland Areas" on the map attached hereto entitled "Wetland Areas, Composite Wetlands, Towti of Swampscott Conservation Commission," which map is hereby made a part of this By-Law. C. USE REGULATIONS. 1. This District shall be deemed to overlay all other Districts in the Town, and the provisions of this section shall prevail. 2. In this District any use shall be permitted which is permitted in the underlying District, and which does not require any filling, dredging, construction or other alteration of the wetland. No other uses shall be permitted, 3. The portion of any lot within any area delineated in paragraph B above may be used to meet the area and yard requirements for the underlying District. 4. The Board of Appeals may, notwithstanding the foregoing, grant permission for any use permitted in the underlying District, provided that (a) the Planning Board, Board of Health and the Conservation Com- mission have been notified of the application and allowed thirty days to file their reports thereon; (b) a public hearing, as provided in Article VI, Section 3, has been held, and (c) the Board of Appeals determines that the land involved is not in fact subject to flooding or otherwise unsuitable for the proposed use because of hydrological or topographic conditions, and that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or to the purposes of this Section of the Zoning By-Law as stated in paragraph A. In granting a permit pursuant to this paragraph, the Board of Appeals may impose any conditions or restrictions which it deems appropriate to assure compliance with the criteria set forth above. Sponsored by the Conser\'ation Commission.

VOTED ARTICLE 67. To accept the report of the Planning Board and accepf their recommendations as follows: That action on this article be indefinitely postponed. For: 106 Against: 55.

ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the By-Law Compilation Committee to have printings made of various selected Town By- Laws, as most currently amended, in loose leaf form, and appropriate the necessary funds therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the By-Law Compilation Committee.

VOTED ARTICLE 68. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town authorize the By-Law Compilation Committee to have the results of its efforts printed and that the sum of $1,500.00 be appropriated and transferred as follows: That the sum of $500.00 be TRANSFERRED from Article 53 of the 1972 Annual Warrant, and that the sum of $1,000 be appropriated from the tax levy. Unanimous.

65 ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds from Article 65 of the 1972 Warrant for the purpose of continuing the extension of drainage and sewerage facilities in Little's Point and Galloupe's Point areas and also for the purpose of studying, designing and extending the drainage and sewerage facilities in the Foster Dam area, or otherwise or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 69. To accept the report of the Finance Commiftee an

ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to extend drainage and sewerage facilities in the Little's Point and Galloupe's Point areas and appropriate the necessary funds therefor by borrowing or otherwise or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 70. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That action on this Article be indefinitely postponed. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the Chapter 90 Account for the reconstruction of Jessie Street, Outlook Road, Andrew Road, Sargent Road, Lewis Road, and Morton Road, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 71. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 to the Chapfer 90 Account for the purpose of this article. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to carry on a program of making repairs to private roads and appropriate the necessary money therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 72. To accept the report of the Finance Committee omf adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town carry on a program of making repairs to privote roods, ond that the sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated therefor. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to carry on a Sidewalk Replacement Program and appropriate the necessary money therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

66 VOTED ARTICLE 73. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town carry on a Sidewalk Replacement Program, and that the sum of $2,500.00 be appropriated therefor. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 74. To see if the Towti will vote to authorize the Board of Public Works to purchase the following 1973 equipment: 4 trucks, 2 plow blades, 1 sewer camera, 1 blueprint copy machine, 1 calculator, 1 drafting machine, and to sell or trade any equipment as needed and appropriate the necessary money therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 74. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town authorize the Board of Public Works to purchase the following equipment: 4 trucks, 2 plow blades, 1 sswer camera, 1 blueprint copy machine, 1 colculotor, 1 drafting machine, and to sell or trade 4 vehicles presently owned, and that the sum of $38,700.00 be appropriated therefor. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 75. To see if the To\\'n will vote to re-roof the Old Fire Sta- tion on New Ocean Street and appropriate the necessary money therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 75. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town authorize the Board of Public Works to re-roof the Old Fire Station on New Ocean Street and that the sum of $5,500.00 be appropriated and transferred as follows: That the sum of $3,805.00 be TRANSFERRED from Article #62 of the 1972 Annual Warrant and the balance, namely, $1,695.00 be appropriated from the tax levy. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to extend a sewer in Beau- mont Terrace and to appropriate the necessary money therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

VOTED ARTICLE 76. To accept the report of the Finance Committee ond adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town authorize the Board of Public Works to extend a sewer in Beaumont Terrace. The funds necessary to implemenf this article will be taken from Article #69. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 41, Section HID regarding Police vacations or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 77. To accept the report of the Finance Committee ond adopt their recommendations as follows: That action on this article be indefinitely postponed. Unanimous.

67 ARTICLE 78. To see if the Towti will vote to accept General Laws Chapter 40 — 8G (Agreement for Mutual Police Aid Program) and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen and the Chief of Police.

VOTED ARTICLE 78. To accept the report of the Finonce Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows: That the Town accept General Laws, Chapter 40 — Section 8G. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 79. To see if the Towti will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 32B, Section 7A which provides that the Town in addition to the payment of fifty percent of a premium for contributory group life and health insurance for employees in the service of the town and their dependents, pay a subsidiary or additional rate, and appropriate the necessary funds therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 79. To accept the report of the Finance Committee ond adopt their recommendations as follows:

Favorable action on this orticle. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 80. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 32B, Section 9E which provides that the Town in addition to the payment of fifty percent of a premium for contributory group life and health insurance for employees retired from the services of the town and their dependents, pay a subsidiary or additional rate, and appropriate the necessary funds therefor or take any action relative thereto. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 80. To accept the report of the Finance Committee ond adopt their recommendations as follows:

Favorobla action on this article. Unanimous.

ARTICLE 81. To see if the Towti will vote to appropriate and raise by borrowing or otherwise, under any general or special law which authorizes the Town to raise money by borrowing or otherwise, such sum or sums of money as may be necessary for any or all of the purposes mentioned in the foregoing articles. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 81. To accept the report of the Finance Committee and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That action on this Article be indefinitely postponed. Unanimous.

VOTED: To adjourn to Tuesday April 10, 1973 at 7:45 P.M.

Adjourned at 1 1 :40 P.M.

Attest. OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

68 OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK — SWAMPSCOH. MASS.

April 5. 1973

Notice of adjourned Annual Town Meeting Tuesday, April 10, 1973 at 7:45 P.M.

To the Town Meeting Members:

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter II "B", Section 2 of the

By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott, that the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 10, 1973 at 7:45 P.M. at the Swampscott High School Auditorium. OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

In accordance with Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Town of Swamp- scott, the above advertisement was published in the Lynn Daily Evening Item on

April 5, 1973, and copies of same were mailed to the Town Meeting Members on April 5, 1973.

ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Tuesday April 10. 1973

In accordance with the adjournment of Wednesday, April 4, 1973, the Town Meeting Members were called to order by the Moderator, Richard B. Johnson at 8:00 P.M., the necessary quorum being present (165).

The following is a list of Town Meeting Members present: PRECINCT ONE:

Edward J. Alex, William H. Berry, Charles H. Bickford, Charles A. Bisegna,

Alfred J. Bokozanska, Joseph J. Callahan, J. Dane Chandler, Ronald S. Corcoran,

John H. Cropley, Jr., C. Paige Cullen, Jr., Kathryn T. Cullen, John R. Daley, Daniel

J. Dandreo, Jr., Barbara J. DiPietro, John A. DiPietro, Steven L. Engstrom, William J. Foley, Otto W. Friedman, Bennett Gallo, Seldon D. Hulquist, Karl V. Johnson, Harold

J. Keating, Nicholas F. Lovino, Albert T. Litle, Jr., Edward T. Lotti, J. Richard

Maitland, Jerry Mangini, Mildred V. Mangini, Guido B. Marsello, Joseph M. Mattera,

Richard T. Mcintosh, Rose Pacak, Frank H. Perry, Jr., Lawrence F. Picariello, Wood-

bury L. Rodrick, Jr., Edward S. Skomurski, Charles E. Snow, Jr., Mary E. Snow.

PRECINCT TWO: Robert E. Abrahms, Leonard H. Botes, Jr., Charles L. Blatch- ford, Thomas J. Boyce, Jr., Helen T. Burns, Joseph R. Burns, Margaret F. Cameron,

Judith A. Cassidy, Peter J. Cassidy, George A. Chadwell, Richard Chambers, James E. Champion, Anthony M. D'Agnese, Margaret DiGiulio, Pasquale DiGiulio, Robert E.

Donelan, Alfred J. Duratti, Jr., Harlan N. Ellis, Harold E. Estey, Sandra O. Hollett,

Edward P. Hannon, Herbert C. Heggie, Gordon E. Kelly, Jr., Louise M. LaConte, Edward N. Ludlam, Kenneth R. Lundstrom, Alan V. MacDonald, Felix Marino, John

A. Massey, John H. McDevitt, Paul C. Miller, John F. Milo, Walter E. Newhall, Jr., Paul A. Polisson, Alan M. Pope, Ashley W. Rice, Paul A. Sherry, Arnold A. Spediacci,

Donald J. Warnock, Dorothy F. Warnock.

PRECINCT THREE: Sydney Abrahams, Arthur S. Babin, Gordon S. Borek, Joanne

Borek, Philip A. Brine, Jr., James C. Callahan, John F. Campbell, June V. Carr,

69 Wesley E. Carr, Jr., Francis J. Cassidy, Marilyn L. Cassidy, Eileen M. Cooper, Edwin

I. Foye, Ralph Fuller, Nicholas Gallo, James L. Gardiner, Robert F. Gerety, Herbert S.

Greeley, John S. Humphrey, Harold L. Jacobs, John Clarke Kane, Katherine L. Kane,

Angela Kapoll, Diane J. Kelly, Christine P. Kelly, Daniel P. Kelly, Armond W. Leone,

Francis A. Losano, James J. McCarriston, William R. Nelson, Robert E. Perry, Tim- othy J. Ryan, Maureen T. Scanlon, Thomas M. Scanlon, William J. Scanlon, Roger

G. Skinner, Donald J. Warnock, Jr., Shar/n R. Warnock, Floyd W. Webster, Gloria E. Webster.

PRECINCT FOUR: Frederick P. Barker, David D. Brooks, George J. Burke, Gerard L. Caron, Louise V. Caron, Edward P. Carroll, Edward P. Carroll, Jr., Frank G. W. Coletti, John R. Cooper, Richard Coughlin, Harry G. Davis, James A. Dillon, William R. DiMento, James T. Doyle, Sandra G. Doyle, Ralph B. Dunn, Charles W.

Dwyer, Virginia E. Earle, Herbert C. Ellis, Virginia T. Ellis, Francis P. Farren, Robert

N. Farren, Herbert L. Frazier, Jr., Clara M. Grimes, Frederic E. Grimes, Robert V.

Grimes, James E. Hanley, Deems P. Hatch, John J. Hughes, Jr., Virginia N. Johnson, Warren A. Johnson, Jane A. Lyness, Joseph A. McHugh, John G. Moron, Jr., Marilyn

A. Moran, June Morse, Harold I. Power, Thomas Rogers, Robert C. Smith, Philip H. Stafford.

PRECINCT FIVE: Carl A. Ackermann, Louis Aronson, Harold R. Austin, Jr., Bernard L. Baker, William L. Bartow, Glenn W. Bartram, Michael H. Beatrice, Edith M. Bloch, Israel Bioch, John F. Burke, Edward L. Cashmon, Jr., George L. dayman,

Helen M. Collins, Henry J. Collins, Anthony DiPietro, Merrill I. Feldman, David Fried,

Eleanor K. Harvey, Thomas M. Harvey, Linda M. Kerr, Paul Levenson, Judith S.

Lippa, Sherman J. Lippa, Patricia A. Maitland, Richard E. Maitland, Robert L. Mc-

Vie, Veeder C. Nellis, Vincent P. O'Brien, Thomas J. O'Connor, Edward F. Riccio, Howard E. Rotner, Sandra T. Rotner, William D. Savino, Meyer Scholnick, Robert W.

Snow, John P. Thompson, Melvin J. Weiner, Edward M. Weinshanker.

PRECINCT SIX: Lawrence R. Alexander, Douglas F. Allen, Richard G. Appel,

Jr., Marvin J. Baker, Nan H. Baker, Peter R. Beatrice, Jr., Sylvia B. Belkin, Dorothy

S. Breed, Richard P. Breed, Jr., Nelson J. Darling, Jr., Timothy J. Davern, Charles M.

Ewing, Esther S. Ewing, Soul Gilberg, Arthur M. Gilman, Shirley Ginsberg, William J.

Goade, Jr., Alan P. Goldberg, Theodore Goldberg, Martin C. Goldman, George B.

Hanson, Josephine E. Hanson, Robert P. Hoffman, Bertram C. Jacobs, Minita I.

Levenson, Sabin S. Levenson, William H. McCarthy, Jr., John S. McKenney, Richard

F. Murray, Allen Myers, Lois Myers, Arnold L. Nylander, Harry G. OIken, Joel W. Reynolds, Raymond Ross, Herbert G. Schiff, Jr., Richard M. Shribman, A. Hall

Stiles, Jr.

VOTED: To suspend f-he rules for the purpose of making technical amendments to the votes passed undsr Article 23, in order to confirm them to the wishes of bond counsel. Unanimous.

The wording preferred by bond counsel is written under Article 23.

ARTICLE 5, School budget #151-158. The School budget as amended by the

School Committee is written under Article 5.

Dissolved at 9:25 P.M. Attest: OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

70 TOWN CLERK

OLIVER . W. . COUGHLIN, . Town . Clerk Town Warrant SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

Wednesday. April 4, 1973

Essex, ss.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Swompscott in said County and Commonwealth.

GREETING:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Swampscott qualified to vote in elections and town affairs to assemble in the High School Auditorium in said Town of Swamp- scott, on Wednesday, the fourth day of April, 1973 at 7:45 P.M. then and there to act on the following articles, viz:

ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Swampscott Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map in the following respects:

By inserting in Article V a new Section 3 as follows:

Section 3. Non-Comforming Uses. Any building, part of a building, or land which at the time of the passage of this by-law is, under the previously existing by- law, being put to a non-conforming use may be:

1. Continued in that use except that if a non-conforming use of a premises or a structure, or a structure and premises in combination, is abandoned for twelve (12) consecutive months, the premises, structure, or the structure and premises in combination, shall not thereafter be used except in conformance with the regulations of the district in which it is located.

And add a new Paragraph 5 as follows:

Paragraph 5. Section 1 of this By-law shall not apply to any municipally owned land, building, part of a building, structure or facility used for municipal purposes, which at the time of the passage of this by-law was under the previously existing by-law, being put to a non-conforming use.

Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

VOTED ARTICLE 4. To accept the report of the Personnel Board and adopt their recommendations as follows:

That the Town amend the Personnel Board By-Laws by adding to section 9 — sick leave — a new paragraph, 11 A, as follows:

11 A. Notwithstanding the foregoing it is specifically herein provided that all employees of the Town subjecf to the provisions of the Personnel Boord By-Laws, upon retirement from Town Service under the provisions of the Contributory Retire- ment System for Public Employees shall be entitled to payment of an amount equal to his doily rote of pay at ten (10) percent buy back of his accumulated sick leave. In case of death while in the service the some percent will be paid to the employee's estate or that person shown to be the beneficiary under Group Insurance.

Dissolved at 9:15 p.m. Attest: OLIVER W. COUGHLIN, Town Clerk

TOWN ACCOUNTANT KEITH A. CALLAHAN, Town Accountant

This year's town report contains an abbreviated Town Accountant's report.

The statutes require the town accountant to prepare, and the selectmen to publish, a town accountant's report following the close of the financial year. The financial year ends June 30, 1974. As soon after the close of the financial year as the report is complete, it will be available for examination by all interested parties. Present plans call for publishing the report for the year ending June 30, 1974, in

the 1974 Town Report. I would also like to call your attention to another change in the law that requires the town accountant to prepare the budgetary data used in the finance committee's report.

This interim reporrt contains a balance sheet of December 31, 1973 and a debt statement as of December 31, 1973.

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YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31. 1973

Outstanding Debt January 1, 1973 $2,685,000.00

Deduct Debt Matured and Paid in 1 973 Water Sewer Bonds $ 25,000.00 School Building 120,000.00 Central Fire Station 10,000.00 Sewerage Treatment Plant 70,000.00 Sewer and Sewerage Treatment Plant Land 20,000.00 Water Bonds 70,000.00 Municipal Purpose Loan 45,000.00 Total Debt Paid in 1973 360,000.00

Outstanding Debt December 31, 1973 $2,325,000.00

Due Principal Inferesf

1974 $ 350,000.00 $ 90,386.25 1975 325,000.00 76,778.75 1976 320,000.00 64,457.50 1977 305,000.00 52,336.25 1978 295,000.00 40,815.00 1979 205,000.00 29,628.75 1980 205,000.00 21,167.50 1981 200,000.00 12,606.25 1982 120,000.00 3,515.70

$2,325,000.00 $ 391,691.95

In addition to the above there is debt authorized but unissued in the amount of $77,000.00.

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

ERNEST MANCHIN, Chairman

GORDON S. BOREK, Secretary

ANTHONY F. PIERRE

The Board of Assessors submits its annual report to our fellow townspeople for the year 1973.

After substantial increases in the annual tax rates for the past five years,

ranging from $4.50 to $8.50, it is a relief to record that the increase for this year

is only $1.00. Two factors contributed to the small increase in the tax rate, and without them, the increase would have been nearer to $7.00 instead of $1.00.

A total of $570,000. was available from two sources. The first source, Federal Revenue Sharing, furnished the town $345,000. What we will receive in the future from this source may be higher or lower. The second source which made $225,000. available came to us by the action of the Vinnin Square Developers when they agreed to assume the expense of covering the Hawthorne Brook.

Although the dollar value for statutory exemptions, over which this Board has

no control, is $1 19,604. and slightly lower than last year, our estimation is that the total payments will increase. There was a total of 464 who qualified for the exemp- tion broken down as follows: 191 Elderly persons, 19 Widows, 229 Veterans, 21 Indigent Persons, and 4 Blind Persons.

Despite the loss of the values from the New Ocean House, Chick Estate, other small properties, and Household Personal Property tax, which was eliminated by law,

the total valuation this year at $106,584,000., is $3,369,700. over the same figure

for the year 1 966.

The Board receives many queries concerning the cost values of the building permits printed in the press. The figures should not be taken as "instant" assessed value. The reasons for this are, that the Assessors can use only one day each year

for assessing property and that is January 1. This means that the full assessed value on some properties may not be realized for nearly a year. Construction in some cases

may be delayed for more than a year after the permit is secured. Then, of course, the cost figures in the permits are the current figures for the year but to maintain equalization of assessments of properties, the assessors must use the 1966 valuations.

1973 TOWN REPORT

The Board of Assessors submit all figures used to determine the tax rate for 1973 at $64.50 per 'thousand: VALUATIONS Real Estate .... $103,456,200.00 Personal Property 3,127,833.00

Total $106,584,033.00

83 APPROPRIATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS State Tax and Assessments $ 405,905.32 County Tax and Assessments 844,809.24 Town 12,373,993.10

Total $ 13,264,707.66

ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS

Taxation of Property $ 10,312,005.22 Taxation on Motor Vehicle 654,941.28 Estimated Receipts from State 918,541.18 Estimated Receipts from County 622.49 Receipts from Town 429,026.04 Available Funds 949,571.45

Total* $ 13,264,707.66

* Represents 18 months.

Net amount to be raised by taxation for 18 months $ 10,312,005.22

Total taxes levied on property for 12 months -6,874,670.16

Net amount to be raised by taxation for 6 months,

January 1, 1974 through June 30, 1974 $ 3,437,335.06

MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS ASSESSED (Not figured in tax rate)

Number of cars assessed: 1 1,562

Valuation of cars assessed $ 13,323,470.00

Excise tax on cars assessed 729,534.19

84 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

GEORGE J. BURKE, Chairman DANIEL P. KELLY FELIX A. MARINO DONALD L. HUSTON, Superintendent and Town Engineer ROBERT J. SOTIROS, Assistant Town Engineer and Assistant Superintendent

MAJOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS CONSTRUCTED BY PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES: Rockyledge Road

Winshaw Road Included in this project is the first Lift Gale Road Station in the Town's Sewage System Beaumont Terrace

DRAIN EXTENSIONS CONSTRUCTED BY PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES: Melvin Avenue Plymouth Lane Phillips Beach Avenue

85 CHAPTER 90 ROAD WORK:

The cost of this road work is shared on a 50% State, 25% County and 25% Town basis. Ocean View Avenue Outlook Road Andrew Road Lewis Road Morton Road

ROADS RESURFACED AND/OR RECONSTRUCTED WITH TOWN FUNDS: Rocky ledge Road Winshaw Road Gale Road Birch Road Plymouth Lane Nichols Street Essex Street and Danvers Road Bridges were resurfaced with bituminous concrete

WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS AND OTHER WATER DIVISION PROJECTS: Foster Road to The Greenway (Carson Terrace) Stetson Avenue to Burrill Street Beaumont Terrace 2 new hydrants installed

The new Standpipe with a capacity of 3.5 million gallons and appurtenances was put into operation in December, 1973. This provides greater volume and pressure in the higher elevations of the Town. Bids will be received by the Board of Public

Works to raze the old standpipe which had a capacity of approximately 1 million gallons.

A contract will be awarded for the construction and installation of a booster pump at New Ocean Street. This system was designed by Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Inc., Engineers, Boston, Massachusetts, in close cooperation with the Board of Public Works.

PARKS:

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of all parks and malls in the Town.

In addition, tot playground equipment was installed at the various parks.

The Public Works Department assisted in the demolition of the Little League Building which was destroyed by fire and will assist in the construction of the new building.

New Softball diamonds werre constructed at various parks. A program of removing Dutch Elm diseased trees was carried out during the year as well as spraying for Oak Leaf Skeletonizer.

A tree planting program was continued.

86 CEMETERY: Additional burial lots were established at the Cemetery. Also, construction of new road for access to the new area was completed. The use of leaf mulch, collected from trees throughout the Town, has proven to be a savings in the purchase of top soil for the department. A large quantity of mulch was used in developing the new section of the cemetery.

ENGINEERING: DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE ENGINEERING DIVISION: Design and inspection of all sanitary sewers, storm drains and water main extensions; cemetery expansion; layout and surface grading of streets and sidewalks; general land surveys of Town properties; drafting of plans; preparation of estimates both cost and quantity for general Public Works projects; drawing of construction contracts and specifications; furnishing information from Town Records for sub- divisions; keeping Assessors Plates up-to-date. All Storm Damage Projects were estimated and inspected by the Engineering Division in order that Federal Funds could be allocated to the Town.

In addition the Engineering Division performed land surveys and made up plans of the Chick Estate, and a portion of the Tedesco property at the Shaw School for the Conservation Commission.

TOPICS — Traffic Operations Program to Improve Capacity and Safety:

The Town entered into a contract with the Federal Government in connection with a 100% Federally (no Town money) Funded Program known as TOPICS.

Projects funded by TOPICS which are 100% complete are: Railroad abutments removed and landscaped on Bradlee Avenue and Walker Road, with new sidewalks.

Islands constructed at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Shepard Avenue.

Intersection widening and traffic signal improvements of Danvers Road and Essex Street.

The Board of Public Works in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and Tippetts-Abbett-McCorthy-Strotton, Engineers and Architects, is currently reviewing preliminary plans for additional TOPICS projects in various sections of Town.

STORM DAMAGE PROJECTS—Federally Funded and 100% Complete: Fish House: repairs Kings Beach: Grass and sod replaced; seawall refurbished Stacey Brook: culvert outlet repaired Blaney Beach: grouting work Town Pier: repaired Fishermen's Beach: trash and debris cleaned up Hawthorne Brook: Preston Beach outfall structure repaired.

The above projects were inspected by the Federal Highway Administration,

87 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Works.

Also, a Summary of Documentation in support of the amount claimed which was compiled by the Board of Public Works' Principal Clerk was reviewed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness for Eligible Disaster Work and was accepted for payment.

MISCELLANEOUS: The repair of Hawthorne Brook from Essex Street to Humphrey Street will get underway now that the Board of Public Works has finally received its Chapter 91 license from the State Department of Public Works, Division of Waterways. Construc- tion will be undertaken by the developers of the Vinnin Square area at a cost of approximately $500,000. of which no Town funds will be involved. This has been accomplished by the diligent efforts of the Board of Public Works and the cooperation of the developers which include: Summit Estates, 400 Realty, Stop & Shop (Pine Realty) and Towne Lyne Realty.

Construction of an addition to the Highway Garage on Paradise Rood by Public

Works employees was begun and presently is 85% complete.

PROMOTION: Thomas Douglas was appointed Public Works Foreman after successfully passing the Civil Service examination.

RESIGNATION AND RETIREMENTS:

Joseph Fiore, Foreman — January 2, 1952 - September 28, 1973

Harold George, MEO-H — May 4, 1944 - March 19, 1953 and June 2, 1961 - May 3, 1973

Samson Smith, Sr., Engineering Aid — June 22, 1970 - October 12, 1973

88 SCHOOL REPORT

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Dr. Merrill I. Feldman, Chairman, 75 Sargent Road (Term expires 1974)

Warren A. Johnson, Vice Chairman, 3 Lexington Circle (Term expires 1975)

Mrs. Sherman J. Lippa, 1 Galloupe's Point Road

(Term expires 1 974)

Atty. Peter R. Beatrice, Jr., 39 Salem Street (Term expires 1975)

Veeder C. Nellis, 16 Beverly Road (Term expires 1976)

Regular meetings, second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Public is welcome.

Chris G. Patrinos, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Peter S. Capernaros, Administrative Aide

The office of the Superintendent of Schools, located at 24 Redington Street, is open every weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SCHOOL PRINCIPALS Bertrand G. Roger, High School 592-8087

Keith L. Jordan, Alice Shaw Junior High School 595-6869

Francis E. Chiary, Clarke School 468-1461

Norry J. Lessard, Machon School 631-8261

Leon Marden, Jr., Hadley School 531-5657

Walter S. Perkins, Stanley School 346-9540

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the members of the Swampscott School Committee and the citizens of Swampscott:

I am pleased to submit my annual report as Superintendent of the Swampscott Public Schools.

The year 1 973 brought many changes and events. As space does not permit to enumerate them all here, we mention the most important in this report.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF The quality of education that Swampscott provides depends, for the most part, on the excellence of the teaching staff. These professional personnel are prepared for its diversified and complex tasks through continuous study, experimentation, and in-service growth. Swampscott is indeed fortunate in having on exceptionally com- petent and dedicated staff.

89 We extend our sincerest appreciation and a deep sense of gratitude to the many fine, able, and dedicated staff members who have retired this past year from the Swampscott School Department. These people have contributed much to the educational growth and development of many young people of our community. They have provided a first-rate public service and will be missed by all Swampscott residents.

The following additions and changes were mode on the staff this past year. TEACHING PERSONNEL AdministroHon Resignation: A. Robert Charney, Administrative Aide

New appointment: Peter S. Capernaros, Administrative Aide

High School

Retirements: Francis H. Bernet, Guidance; Miss Edna I. Morrison, Business; Miss Katherine W. Trickey, Chairman, Media Services

Resignations: Mihran Keoseian, Jr., Business; Mark Levine, Foreign Language;

Richard J. Lynch, Physical Education; Alan R. Morrell, Mathematics; Mrs. Susan B. Smith, Foreign Language; and Stephen Spofford, Science (pt)

New appointments: Mrs. Darcy Fulton, Guidance; Mrs. Corilyn P. Gibbs, Foreign Language; Christopher W. Ratley, Science (pt); and Mrs. Rita F. Terenzi, Business

Shaw Junior High Resignations: Mrs. Bertha Brocki, English; William DiMento, Education for Liv- ing; Mrs. Lorraine Dobson, Music; Miss Mary Keating, Physical Education; Miss Joyce Koury, Music; James LeBlanc, Mathematics; Mrs. Hinda Sterl-

ing, Art; Miss Mary E. Stanton, English; and Joseph R. Zina, Art

Transfer: Donald H. Babcock from English to Education for Living

Leave of Absence: Mrs. Anne Z. LePine, Education for Living

New appointments: Mrs. Lisa Z. Gormon, Education for Living; Mrs. Virginia Hudak, Physical Education; Donald P. Murphy, Mathematics; Mrs. Eugenie Sakowich, Art; Mollis W. Thoms, Music; and Mrs. Barbara G. Wills, English

Hadley

Retirements: Miss Averill Gellerson, primary; Mrs. Edna E. Selvage, intermediate

Transfer: Mrs. Eleanor J. Flanagan from Clarke intermediate to Hadley intermediate

New appointments: Mrs. Gail P. Anderson, primary; Miss Judith A. Lavino, primary; Mrs. Jeannette Nordin, intermediate; Miss Karyn Rosen, primary; Miss Vicki L. Smith, intermediate; Mrs. Estelle Stilianos, primary; and Garrett W. Vander Els, intermediate Machon

Leave of Absence: Mrs. Sharon L. Fiedler, intermediate Retirement: Miss Mae M. Graham, primary New appointments: Peter W. Halapatz, intermediate; Mrs. Cheryl A. Schwartz, intermediate

90 Stanley Resignations: Mrs. Beth Ann Goodman, intermediate; Miss Joan Brienzo, intermediate; and Miss Jill Monchik, primary

New appointments: Miss Jennifer S. Bates, intermediate; Mrs. Connie J. Con- don, intermediate

Special Personnel

Transfer: Ronald S. Corcoran from Clarke /Hadley Physical Education to high school Physical Education

New appointment: Wiliam J. Bush, Clarke/ Hadley Physical Education

Non-t-eaching Personnel High School Retirement: Mrs. Isabelle Chadwell, library clerk (pt)

Resignation: Mrs. Irene Abram, clerk (pt)

New appointments: Mrs. Janet Dandreo, junior clerk; Harold Grant, Jr., junior custodian; and Mrs. Elizabeth Ranger, library clerk (pt)

Transfer: Wendell Hennessey from high school to Shaw — junior custodian

Shaw Junior High Retirement: Frank G. W. Coletti, senior custodian

Promotion: James I. Riddell from junior to senior custodian

Transfer: Mrs. Mary Cobbett from Education for Living clerk (pt) to Hadley secretary (pt)

New appointment: Mrs. Kathryn Cullen, Education for Living clerk (pt) (Tem- porary)

Clarke

New appointment: Mrs. Josephine Pickard, secretary (pt)

Hadley

Resignation: Mrs. Carol Dedrick, secretary (pt)

New apointments. Mrs. Mary Cobbett, secretary (pt); Mrs. Melba Collins, senior teacher Hadley Primary; and Anthony DiVincenzo, senior teacher Hadley

Machon New appointment: Mrs. Helen Gangi, senior teacher

CURRICULAR PROGRAMS For the most part, 1973 was a year of consolidation and evaluation wi;h respect to curriculum development. Although some new programs were introduced in several subject areas, the main emphasis was on the improvement, refinement, and review of the impKDrtant curricular changes which have been undertaken within the last several years. It should be noted that the purpose of these changes has been to provide students, particularly those at the secondary level, with a wider choice of stimulating and relevant courses, and an opportunity to examine subjects in greater depth, through the use of a variety of up-to-date approaches and materials.

At the elementary level the use of several new programs in English mathematics, science, and social studies is gradually being extended following a period of

91 Irial and examination. These include a program entitled Man: A Course of Study, which combines elements drawn from both science and social studies; a reading program for younger pupils which makes use of a teaching machine; the SCIS Primary Science Program; the Houghton-Mifflin Mathematics Program; and the Family of Man social studies program.

The introduction of an elementary school intramural a;hletic program has met with the enthusiastic participation of pupils and the endorsement of parents. In the area of music, attention should be drawn to the continued interest shown by many pupils in the program involving the playing of string instruments: a substantial pro- portion of those pupils who b=gan with the program several years ago have con-

tinued with it from year to year.

At the junior high school particular stress continues to be placed on the development of basic English and Mathematics skills. In addition, however, students are being offered a greater varieiy of course selections, especially in English, social studies, science, and mathematics. The available range of choice broadens as students progress from grade seven to grade nine, commensurate with their growing ability to discriminate among the options presented to them. A new program has been instituted which provides both boys and girls with on introduction to the techniques

used in ceramics, studio art, woodworking, and metalworking. The intention is to

stimu'ate and broaden interest in the visual arts.

For the first time, junior high students have been provided with an opportunity for orientation to business practices and procedures in the form of two new courses.

The junior high athletic program continues to emphasize intramural competition, a policy which encourages maximum pupil participation in sports activities. At the same time, note should be made of the fact that the school's football, basketball, and hockey teams all won championships in the Junior High Northeast Conference.

At the high school the English Department has had an enthusiastic student re- sponse to a new elective program of semester-length courses. These have been divided into two levels: "extra-challenge" courses (for college-bound students) and "challenge" courses (for students who do not have higher education as an Immediate goal). In the teaching of social studies a greater emphasis has been placed on the acquisition of historical, sociological, and economic concepts, as opposed to the accumulation of factual information.

In addition to providing intensive vocational training for students who plan to go directly into employment, the high school Business Deportment is also stressing vocational skills, including typing, for non-business oriented students. And in the area of science, the climatology and marine science laboratory activities have been revised. Efforts ore being made to exploit the natural resources of the area in and around Swompscott for learning purposes. The Science Department's excellent relations with the Peabody Museum of Salem, which enables the Swompscott schools to draw on the talents of the museum's specialists, facilitates this effort to make effective educational use of local natural phenomena.

A number of programs have been expanded — and some new programs added — in the high school physical education curriculum. These include such activities as soccer, indoor track, weight lifting, tumbling and gymnastics, and modern dance.

92 SCHOOL BUILDINGS

The significant change in the status of the town's school buildings in 1973 was brought about by the closing of St. John's Parochial School. In order to absorb into the public school system the pupils who were affected by the closing, it was necessary to lease the former parochial school, which has become a part of the nearby Hadley School and now houses kindergarten and first grade pupils.

The closing of St. John's also affected the Clarke School, which is now attended by a large number of the former parochial school pupils. The overcrowding at the Clarke was resolved by a decision to bus two sixth grade classes from the Clarke to the Hadley, where the necessary space was available. This busing program has been in effect since lost September and, although it is not an optimum solution to the problem, it appears to be working smoothly.

At the junior high school, about fifty more students have been added to an already uncomfortably large enrollment. As a consequence, it has been necessary to utilize the basement shops and art studios as homerooms, and to reorganize the school schecfule, which is now based on a six-day cycle.

At the high school, the reorganization of guidance services necessitated the renovation of the second-floor teachers' rooms for the use of the guidance staff. This move coincided with the relocation of the teachers' lounge in the former guidance office area. In addition, technical drawing and electronics exchanged locations.

SERVICES

Open Campus. Several revisions hove been made in the high school Open Campus program this year. These include a reduction in the number of "X" periods each cycle, a strengthening of student and teacher commitment to the proper utiliza- tion of each "X" period, and a greater use of supervised study for students who find it difficult to cope with the responsibility that must be exercised by participants in the program.

The Open Campus program continues to expose students to a broad variety of academic and non-academic learning experiences in the high school and in the community. Among other activities, many students are involved in the Swampscott elementary schools as tutors or aides. It should be noted in particular that students enrolled in Child Development courses combine learning with practical assistance by working with children in nurseries and in the elementary schools.

The Open Campus Evaluation and Development Committee is currently at work on a comprehensive evaluation of the program which should result in some important decisions affecting its future direction and emphasis in Swampscott.

Pupil Personnel Services. The state legislature's enactment of Chapter 766 during 1973 will require some major changes in the ways in which Swampscott and other communities deal with the education of children who have special learning needs or problems. In general, the impact of the new law is to make each community fully responsible for the provision of the services required by such children.

Fortunately, the Swampscott Public Schools have already laid some of the essential groundwork for the implementation of the law. The Department of Pupil Personnel Services, working in cooperation with the school principals, has been involved in the

93 development at each school of resource centers which are intended to provide services to children with special needs. Learning disability teachers, reading teachers, and classroom instructors will work together to identify and define pupil problems and to

prescribe means of dealing with them. In this connection it must be pointed out that the school system's ability to provide special services has been enhanced as a result of changes in the Greater Lynn Mental Health organization. These changes have given the Swampscott schools the full-time assistance of a psychologist. Dr. Stanley

Glick, who is presently providing consultation, diagnostic, and treatment services to staff and students.

Public Law 766 requires that the public schools devise means of meeting the needs not only of the relatively substantial number of children who have learning or emotional problems, but also of those few children in each community who are

severely retarded, blind, deaf, ophasic, or physically handicapped. Because it is beyond the human or financial resources of any single community to provide the particular services required to cope with each of these disabilities, Swampscott has joined with several neighboring school districts to form a "Special Education Con-

sortium." The Consortium is now in the process of organization. One of its first priorities will be the pursuit of federal or state grants to fund proposed programs dealing with learning disabilities, the problems of pre-school children, and the in- service training of teachers and specialists.

During 1973 the Department of Pupil Personnel Services has engaged in a joint venture with Marblehead authorities to create a realistic training opportunity in

food services for retarded high school-age students. A small restaurant, located ir> space provided at Marblehead High School, is already in operation, and an adjoining area is being prepared as a "supermarket." This undertaking, which has proven popular with students and staff, is on indication of the benefits that can be derived from regional cooperation.

A major change has taken place in the organization of guidance services at the high school, following a review of the guidance program's effectiveness and a survey of student opinion. While the services of the entire guidance staff will continue to be available to students, each counselor has been assigned a special role. One will continue to concentrate on college placement. A second will function in the newly created position of Career Development Counselor, with responsibility for career counseling, the dissemination of occupational information, interest and aptitude testing, job placement, and the coordination of the modified work-study program. Finally, a third staff member will serve In another new position, that of Counseling Con- sultant. The Counseling Consultant will concentrate on the task of helping students to resolve personal problems of any kind, and when necessary will consult with parents and teachers, conduct case conferences, and make appropriate referrals.

THE ENERGY CRISIS An account of the year's activities would not be complete without mention of the reaction of the Swampscott Public Schools to the energy crisis, which overtook us in the final monts of 1973. Under the direction of the School Committee the school administration, advised and supported by principals, teachers, custodians, and students, has put into effect several measures which ore designed to minimize fuel consumption. These include the following: (a) reduction of thermostats to 68 degrees during the school day and to 60 degrees after school, on weekends, and during holidays

94 (b) consolidation of evening programs at the Shaw Junior High School (this is the only school where the temperature will be kept at 68 degrees during the evening)

(c) inspection of building heating/ventilating procedures and equipment by qualified consultants

(d) radiators in corridors and stairwells hove been turned off

(e) staff and students have been urged to cooperate — and have responded energetically — by turning off lights when not needed and by practicing other power economies.

The school system's efforts to reduce fuel consumption appear to be meeting with success. An examination of fuel oil usage for the month of December, 1973 — the first full month of application of our economy measures — shows a reduction of twenty-five percent below the December overage for the previous five-year period.

This is particularly encouraging in view of the fuel allocations imposed by the federal government to take effect in 1974: these allocations will provide the schools with eighty-five percent of the fuel they received the previous year (1973). The fuel savings record compiled by the schools during December indicate that we should be able to meet the government's requirements and get through the winter without having to resort to more extreme economy measures.

In conclusion, as 1 have indicated in the past, "We ore constantly searching for ways of improving the educational environment of our children through every available means at our disposal. We would be most happy to accept your suggestions in helping us reach our goal — the best possible education Swampscott con afford."

Respectfully submitted,

CHRIS G. PATRINOS, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

95 POLICE DEPARTMENT

WILLIAM J. CARLIN, Chief

During the year new personnel were added to the department to bring the complement to authorized strength.

Reserve Officers George M. Gately, Joseph I. Cordes III, John E. Agurkis, and

Charles E. Werner were appointed permanent patrolmen. These appointments were

made by the Board of Selectmen from certified Civil Service lists.

Patrolman Paul A. Sherry was appointed Lieutenant on January 26, 1973.

Patrolman Mark P. Hayward, Michael Kehoe, Paul L. DesRoches and William

J. Ray attended and were graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy.

Patrolman Dennis G. Curley resigned to accept a position with the Lynn Police Department.

Patrolman Anthony D'Agnese attended and graduated from the Attorney Gen- eral's Drug Abuse School.

Chief William J. Carlin attended and graduated from Municipal Police Ad- ministration and Management School conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investi- gation.

AUXILIARY POLICE Under the direction and training of Auxiliary Chief Harold J. Keating, the Auxiliary Police Department has been active during the year in assisting the regular department. This force is ready for immediate service in any emergency.

ARRESTS On Warrant 35 Without Warrant 91 Summonsed to appear in Court 537 Witness summonses served 75 Summonses served for Registry 11 Notice to Parents (Juvenile Cases) 13

Summonsed to appear in^ Court for other Police Departments 93 Summonses served for State Police 9

Summons served for Plumbing Inspector 1

OFFENCES CHARGED Armed Robbery 2 Assault and Battery 4 Assault and battery on Police Officer 3 Assault by means of dangerous weapon 4

Assault with intent to murder ... 1 Attempted breaking and entering in nighttime 2 Attempted larceny 2

Breaking and entering In daytime 1 Breaking and entering and larceny in daytime 9

96 Breaking and entering in nighttime with intent to commit larceny 4 Buglarious Implements 4 Disorderly conduct 18 Drunkenness 18

Idle and disorderly conduct 1 Larceny by check less $100 8 Larceny by check over $100 4 Larceny from building 5

Larceny of personal items 1 Larceny less $100 15 Larceny over $100 4 Possession of Class B drug Amphetamines 2

Possession of controlled substance 1 Possession of firearm without permit 2 Possession Hypodermic needle 2 Possession Hypodermic syringe 2 Possession of Marijuana 2

Possession Narcotic drug . 2

Possession Narcotic Drug with intent to sell 1

Poossession with intent to sell Class B drug ... 2

Possession with intent to sell Marijuana . 2

Malicious breaking of glass 1

Malicious and Wanton injury to personal property ... 1 Malicious injury to personal property 2

Possession of alcoholic beverage 1 Receiving stolen property 11

Refused to move for Police Officer 1

Short lobsters 1 Sounding false alarm 2

Stubbornness 1

Threatening annoying phone colls 1 Truancy 2

Unlawful appropriation of a boat 1

Unlawful possession of controlled Class C drug Valium 1 Uttering forged instrument 3 Violation of probation 7

Violation of Town By-Law 1

Motor Vehicle Laws:

Allowing improper person to operate motor vehicle 1

Attaching plates assigned to another motor vehicle 1 Bald tires 2 Carrying passenger on motorcycle not being licensed 6 Carrying passenger on motorcycle without headgear 2 Disposal of rubbish on public way 2 Excessive smoke 2 Failure to display proper plates 2

Failure to give proper signal 1 Failure to display inspection sticker 2

Failure to keep to middle of way 1

97 Failure to keep right side of road . 2 Failure to slow at intersection 8 Failure to stay in marked lanes 30 Failure to stop for Police Officer 9 Failure to stop for stop sign 27 Failure to stop for traffic light 15 Failure to use care in starting 3

Failure to wear contact lenses 1

Failing to yield to pedestrian on crosswalk 1 Following too closely 2

Entering intersection when crossing not complete 1

Illegal U turn 2 lllegilble number plate 4

Impeding operator of motor vehicle 1 Improper equipment 3

Improper headgear 1 Improper passing of school bus 4 Improper turn 5

Larceny of motor vehicle 1

Leaving motor running unattended 1 Leaving scene of accident after causing property damage 8

Load overweight 1

Load not covered 1

Motor vehicle used in commission of crime 1 No inspection sticker 106

No plates 1 No license in possession 33 No rear lights 5 No rear view mirror 2 No registration in possession 36

No sticker for trailer 1

No valid registration plate . . 1 Number plate not displayed properly 6 Number plate not illuminated 6

Operating left center of road 11 Operating negligently 4

Operating recklessly 1 Operating so as to endanger 3

Operating motor vehicle without eyeglasses 1 Operating motor vehicle after revocation of license 2 Operating motor vehicle after suspension of license 5 Operating motor vehicle in violation of license restriction 2 Operating motor vehicle on sidewalk 2 Operating motor vehicle with studded tires 2 Operating motor vehicle uninsured 14 Operating motor vehicle unregistered 21 Operating motor vehicle without license 29 Operating motor vehicle under the influence of liquor 18

Operating motor vehicle under influence of narcotic drug 1 Operating motorcycle after sunset 2

98 Operating motorcycle without license 3

Operating uninsured motorcycle 1

Operating unregistered motorcycle 1 Passing on right 7 Passing left of solid double line 10

Passing where view is obstructed 39

Parked unregistered motor vehicle on public way 1

Permitting uninsured motor vehicle on public way 1 Permitting unregistered motor vehicle on public way 3

Possession of alcoholic beverage being a minor .... 1 Speeding 175

Spinning tires 1 Unreasonable noise 17 Using motor vehicle without authority 9

Using temporary plate without permit .... 1 $2.00 and $5.00 Parking violation (1972) (Prosecution) 220

DISPOSITION OF CASES Appeal cases to be tried in 1974 22

Cases continued to 1 974 65

Committed to Transition House 1 Defaulted 66

. Dismissed 64 Filed 48 Fined 549 Found not guilty 14 Probable cause found 13 Probation 12 Registry action taken 243 Released 9 Sentenced indeterminate at Framingham 2 Sentenced to House of Correction 4 Sentenced to House of Correction, suspended 26 Sentenced to Walpole State Prison 2

Sentenced to Youth Service Board, suspended 1 Treatment Medical Help 3

1964 Defaulted 1

1965 Appeal case to be tried 1 1965 Defaulted 2

1968 Appeal case to be tried 1 1968 Probable cause found 2

1969 Appeal case to be tried 1 1969 Defaulted 3 1969 Probable cause found 5 1970 Appeal cases to be tried 8

1970 Defaulted 1 1970 Probable cause found 2 1971 Appeal case to be tried 4 1971 Defaulted 2 1972 Appeal cases to be tried 10

99 1972 Continued 3 1972 Defaulted 4 1973 Appeal cases to be tried 8 1973 Continued 40 1973 Defaulted 5 1973 Probable cause found 2 1971 Cases tried in 1973

Filed 1 Fined 2

Sentenced to House of Correction 1

Sentenced to House of Correction, suspended . 1 1972 Cases tried in 1973 Filed 13 Fined 14 Dismissed 12 Found not guilty 2

Probation 1 Sentenced to House of Correction, suspended 4

Sentenced to Walpole State Prison 1

MISCELLANEOUS Accidents: Automobile accidents reported and investigated 283 Fatality accidents 2 Property damage only 190 Accidents involving personal injury 91

Personal Injuries: Pedestrian injured 10 Bicyclists 9 Operators and passengers 119

Ambulance Service: To accidents 30 Persons conveyed from Home to Hospital 169 Persons conveyed from Hospital to Home 43 Persons conveyed from Hospital to Nursing Home 6 Persons conveyed from Hospital to another Hospital 3

Persons conveyed from Hospital to Doctor's office . . 4

Person conveyed from Doctor's office to Hospital 1 Persons conveyed from General Glover House to Hospital 3 Persons conveyed from Hawthorne by-the Sea to Hospital 2

Person conveyed from Gourmet Galley to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Doctor's office to Home 1

Person conveyed from Home to Medical Center 1

Person conveyed from Medical Center to Home 1 Persons conveyed to Nursing Home 3

Person conveyed from Nursing Home to another Nursing Home 1

Person conveyed from J. M. Fields to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Jackson Park to Hospital 1 Persons conveyed from Phillips Park to Hospital 3

100 Persons conveyed from Preston Beach Motor Inn to Hospital 3

Person conveyed from Star Market to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Sea Breeze to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Temple Beth El to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Temple Israel to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Tov/n Line Restaurant to Hospital ... 1

Motor Pot-rol Service:

Assistance given to sick and injured persons 60 To accidents 200 To false alarms of fire 29 To fires 103 Persons conveyed to Doctor's office to Hospital 2 Persons conveyed to Doctor's office 2

Person conveyed from J. M. Fields to Hospital 1 Persons conveyed from Blocksidge Field to Hospital 2

Persons conveyed from Fish House to Hospital . . 2

Person conveyed from Friendly Ice Cream to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Hadley School to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from High School to Hospital 1

Persons conveyed from Hospital to Home . . 3 Persons conveyed from King's Beach to Hospital 3 Persons conveyed from Lena's Sub to Hospital 2

Persons conveyed from Loehmann's to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Nursing Home to Home . . 1

Person conveyed from Star Market to Hospital 1

Person conveyed from Surf Theatre to Home 1 Armed Robbery 5 Assault and battery 5 Auto thefts 39 Breaking and entering cases investigated Ill Burglar alarms investigated 500 Complaints investigated 1462

Doors and windows found open . 268 Duty calls made by Patrolmen from police boxes 39,251 Gas leaks reported 3 Larceny reports $50 and over investigated 95 .

Larceny reports under $50 investigated 1 07 Licenses issued:

Firearm Identification Card . 48 Permit to purchase firearms 4 Pistol permits 159

Lights in vacant buildings investigated 15

Manhole covers reported loose 19

Messages delivered for other Police Departments, etc 69

Motor Vehicle Moving Violations: Reported to Registrar of Motor Vehicles 656 Arrests 28

Complaints . 328 Warnings 300

101 Parking Violations: Notice of violation of $2.00 restricted zone 2,381 Notice of violations of $5.00 restricted zone 347 Persons reported missing and found 29 Residences temporarily closed and special attention given 953 Street lights reported out 59 Street and sidewalk defects reported 14

Trees reported down 1 1 Trenches reported sunk 4 Windows reported broken and investigated 226 Wires reported defective 12

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Special firearms training under the direction of Lieutenant Paul A. Sherry is being maintained.

Eleven patrolmen attended and completed courses in standard and advanced First Aid.

Under the direction of Lieutenant Peter J. Cossidy the department continues to expand the School Safety Education program.

POLICE STATION ADDITION

The construction of the new addition to the Police Station is progressing satis- factorily and should be ready for occupancy shortly. This addition will provide much needed space and make for a more efficient operation of the department.

RECOMMENDATIONS

I recommend that the town purchase two new automobiles to be used as patrol cars.

APPRECIATION

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of Selectmen, to the members of my department, to the Women Traffic Supervisors, to the members of the Auxiliary Police Department, to all Town Departments and to all others who have cooperated with me during the year.

102 FIRE DEPARTMENT

WILLIAM R. HYDE, Chief

During the year 1973, this department answered a total of 837 calls. Of these calls 41 were building fires, 26 were traffic accidents, 13 were medical aids. The remainder of these calls included lockouts, false alarms, mutual aid runs, details and etc. We inspected and issued 63 permits for oil burners.

APPARATUS

The apparatus of this department is in good to fair condition. With two of our pumpers reaching the twenty year age mark, we are at present looking into the pos-

sibilities of purchasing new pumpers. I am grateful to the citizens of this town for

the cooperation they have extended to our former Chief Walter M. Champion Jr., for providing us with our equipment, and look forward to that same cooperation during the future years.

FIRE DRILLS AND INSPECTIONS

Fire drills were conducted at all schools during the year. These drills were

conducted in an orderly and efficient manner and credit is deserved by the faculty who supervise these students.

All mercantile, public buildings, business buildings, and other buildings per-

mitted by law were inspected. Inspection of property is a valuable branch of the fire service, and we of the fire service are more than happy to do our part in this most important work. Citizens of Swampscott are urged to contact their fire department

for suggestions on fire prevention and fire safety. The number to call is 595-4050.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM During the year 1973, the fire alarm system was accorded regular maintenance

and necessary repairs were performed to help keep it in running condition. We are at present looking info the possibilities of replacing our present fire alarm system with a new and more modern system.

PERSONNEL

Our former Chief Walter M. Champion, Jr. retired January 11, 1973 after many devoted years to the Town of Swampscott. On that date of retirement Deputy

Chief Carl J. Pagano was appointed to acting chief, and Captain John J. Mattera was appointed to Acting Deputy Chief. On April 29, 1973, Captain Joseph Braccio

was appointed to Acting Deputy Chief, and John J. Mattera returned to the rank of Captain.

During the year 1973 the following men were appointed acting captains: John R. Maitland was appointed January 15, 1973, and Phillip M. Whitten was appointed April 29, 1973. An examination for the rank of captain on May 18, 1973 was held and the following men were appointed permanent captains on December 21, 1973:

Michael J. Dilisio, James F. Samms, and Frank G. Williams, Jr.

An examination was held on July 18, 1973 to fill the vacancy for chief. Cap- tain William R. Hyde was appointed Chief of the fire department on November 2,

103 1973 and on that date Acting Chief Carl J. Pagano reverted back to Deputy Chief, and Acting Deputy Chief Joseph Braccio back to the rank of captain. On October 21, 1973 Acting Captain Phillip M. Whitten reverted back to private. Robert J. Pierro was appointed department mechanic on October 21, 1973. Jeffrey E. Rossman was appointed a permanent firefighter April 20, 1973. John L. Champion was appointed a provisional firefighter on September 1, 1973, and a permanent firefighter on December 21, 1973. Existing vacancies will be filled upon receipt of a Civil Service List. During the year 1973, the following men retired from this department: Charles

E. Snow retired on June 1, 1973, Acting Captain Roy N. Johansen on September 7, 1973, Acting Captain John R. Maitland on October 15, 1973, and Captain John J. Ma ttera on November 15, 1973.

ATLANTIC #1 HANDTUB

The Atlantic #1 handtub attended 8 (eight) musters during the year 1973. The musters were held in Newburyport, Pepperell, Gloucester, and Boston, Massachusetts; Richmond and Bath, Maine; Mystic, Connecticut; and Newmarket, New Hampshire.

The Atlantic won one first place, two second places, four third places and one fourth place. For the first time in five years the Atlantic lost the league champion- ship. The Atlantic was also forced to turn over the Ephraim Taylor Trophy to the Gerry #5 of Marblehead in their annual meeting.

The officers and crew of the Atlantic wish to thank the citizens of Swampscott for their support.

RECOMMENDATIONS

I recommend that additional personnel be appointed to the Department.

I recommend the installation of additional hydrant protection in areas of the town where this protection is deficient.

I recommend the replacing of our two older pumpers with more modern apparatus.

I recommend the replacing of our present fire alarm system with a more modern system.

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of Selectmen, to the members of my department, to the members of the auxiliary fire department, to all town departments, and to all others who have cooperated with the fire department during the year 1973.

104 FOREST WARDEN

WILLIAM R. HYDE

During the year 1973 no permits for outdoor burning and/or open fires were

issued by this department. This is in accordance with recent statutes which prohibit same in the interest of air pollution and ecology.

It is now permitted by law to conduct open burning during the periods of March 15, 1974 and April 15, 1974, and the periods from March 15, 1975 and April 15, 1975. This burning to consist of the open burning of products of open space land husbandry and management, including materials commonly referred to as brush, including vegetation such as tree branches, brush, cane, driftwood and other forestry debris, but excluding grass, hay or leaves. The permit for such burn-

ing is to be obtained from the Fire Department.

Such open burning shall be performed in accordance with the following requirements:

a) without causing a nuisance, b) with smoke minimizing starters if fire starters

are necessary, c) between ten o'clock ante meridian, and four o'clock post meridian, d) on land proximate to the place of generation of such products, or at such other place as may be designated in the permit.

Violations shall be punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars per day, and each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense.

This statute will be enforced by this department anytime it is encountered.

I wish to thank the citizens of Swampscott for their past cooperation in this matter.

PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES C KERMIT DOWNS, Chairman RUTH M. BARRY, Secretary PAUL C. MILLER

The library began 1973 with a fresh, bright look from downstairs in the Ad- denda Gallery to the second floor. This was the result of paint, scrubbing, cleaned carpets and new carpets.

Board Chairman, Judge Henry Mayo, had little time to survey these improvements when he announced his resignation due to a recently implemented State law preventing seated judges from seeking or holding elected office. His resignation was regretfully accepted by the Board, and Ashley Rice graciously consented to fill the vacancy until Town elections, when Paul Miller was elected Trustee.

The newly formed Swampscott Arts Association took over functions of the Addenda Gallery and are continuing a full schedule of exhibitions and activities in the library auditorium.

105 Among the other local groups using the auditorium facilities were the Little League, Funambulists, Webelos, VITA, League of Women Voters, Conservation Com- mission and the Friends of the Library.

Forgiveness month gave citizens a "no fines, no questions asked," opportunity to return long-overdue books to Swampscott Public Library and 1 84 came in with a dividend of 20 delinquents for neighboring libraries.

Services were expanded with a Boston Museum of Fine Arts membership, permitting a borrower free admission to the Museum plus other member privileges. The

Dr. Ralph E. Bicknell bequest has made possible an audio-visual program which included the purchase and installation of a high-fidelity phonograph in the Baldwin Room, and an additional cassette tape program combining equipment and tapes which will be ready for patrons' use in early 1974. Mrs. Barbara Wermuth continues to volunteer her good services to the selection and preparation of phonograph records.

Generous annual gifts were received from the Temple Israel Sisterhood and from the Upper Swampscott Improvement Association. The pair of globes in the

Children's Room is a gift of family and friends in memory of Ferris John Bargoot, IN. The Albert Lalime Memorial Fund provides for special purchases of books on rail- roading and model railroads. Other gifis were received from the Misses Bedard, Miss Olive Blake, Mrs. Helen Toochin and the Harold P. Willett Memorial Fund.

Memorial books were received in memory of Dr. Ralph E. Bicknell, Freeman Rines, Mrs. H. Morris Kelley, Mrs. Albert G. Vv^iggiesworth and Christos Janakas, Walter H. Murphy, and Mrs. Mary Bondeievitch.

Over the past six years, our average daily circulation of printed materials has increased by 46 items per day. During 1973 five separate groups used the library's services to order their films, and three of these groups showed the films at the library, A total of 368 individual films were shown with 2754 people viewing the films. These figures demonstrate the interest of the townspeople in our film programs.

Our special thanks go to Sam Levy, who, for the past year and a half, has volunteered his time and services to run the film projector for our Wednesday afternoon film program.

As the year began, so it ended with another regretted resignation. Mrs. Jean Potter, who served as co-Librarian with Mrs. Naomi Feinburg and remained as Librarian when the former resigned on leaving the area, announced that she and Mr. Potter were going to live abroad for awhile before retiring to Maine.

The Friends of the Library and the Swampscott Arts Association jointly sponsored an afternoon tea to greet our new Librarian, Ms. Sally Duplaix, and bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Potter.

Our thanks to all the members of the staff including part-time help, high school pages and volunteers, and for the able assistance of Mr. Angelo Losano.

106 BOARD OF HEALTH

MYER BYER, O.D., Chairman

ROBERT H. BESSOM, M.D. EDWARD L. CASHMAN, JR., M.D.

KENT F. MURPHY, C.H.O., Health Officer

The Board of Health received 144 Death certificates of Swampscott residents resulting in a crude death rate of 10.3 per 1,000. Lost year we received 132. The

average age at death was 76.7 years this year and the five year average is 70.3 years.

There was 92 Births of which 3 were premature. In this day of decreasing

numbers it is interesting to note the births of the last 5 years. 1972 — 114; 1971

_ 1 1 9; 1 970 _ 1 40; 1 969 — 1 56.

Disease of the Heart continues to be the leading cause of death with 85, followed by diseases of the Respiratory System, 25; Cancer 18; Gastro Intestinal 9;

Accidents 5; Central Nervous System 1; Genito Urinary 1; and 1 Immaturity. This is

the first time in many years that Respiratory death were greater than Cancer.

Communicable Diseases reported this and preceding four years are as follows:

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973

C. Pox 41 58 26 168 45

10 2 1 4 17

Hepatitis Infections 4 4 2 2 1

Measles 1 1 Meningitis 2 2

Mumps 12 9 5 1 Salmonellosis 16 9 2 2 3 Scarlet Fever 2 9 2 8 24 41 50 122 8

Tuberculosis . 2 2 1 2

W. Cough 1 Dysentery Bacillary

This is the first year we have hod a case of Measles since 1966 in Swampscott. Every case was investigated by this department and the recommendation of the State Department of Public Health was that; the children either received the vaccine before 1965, or before age one. In either cose children in these catagories should be revaccinated.

It is also interesting to note we had two cases of Tuberculosis reported, one as a result of an autopsy and the other just prior to the patients death. This disease is not yet eradicated. We also had our first case of Whooping Cough since 1964.

Upon investigation it was revealed that the patient was not raised in the United States.

A Measles-Rubella program was conducted this year and included children in the Kindergarten to Grade IX inclusive who had not received the vaccine; those who

107 received the vaccine prior to age one, or those vaccinated prior to 1965. A total of 1,224 Measles and Rubella and 203 Measles inoculations were given by Drs. Bessom and Cashman, Board of Health Physicians and Sylvia Mansfield, Public Health Nurse, also Volunteer Nurses, Florence Bessom, Amy Burk, Dorothy Burns, Phyllis Connolly, Jean Dionne, Mary Laubner, Elaine Patrinos, as well as Carol Con- nolly and Janet Moore.

Parents of children in need of these vaccines may call the Board of Health office for an appointment to receive these inoculations.

Diphtheria Tetanus Immunizations were given in the Elementary Schools Grade VI and Grade XI of the Swampscott High School. Tuberculosis Skin Test (Tine) was given to 137 School Enterers, 55 Transfer students and 187 in Grade XI. No positive reactors were found. 129 School Personnel were Tine Tested, 9 reacted positive, all had negative X-Rays.

The Swampscott Board of Health Well Child Conference conducted at the First Church Congregational, Monument Avenue, Swampscott was very successful. The clinic is conducted by Mrs. Sylvia C. Mansfield, R.N., our Public Health Nurse. Dr.

Albert A. Brown is the attending physician. The Volunteers are Mrs. Nelson Darling, Jr., Mrs Robert Mclnerney and Mrs. Vincent O'Brien. Parents of pre-school children are encouraged to attend this free service which is held once a month.

The School Health Program was conducted at the Hillel Academy, 117 Pupils,

Kindergarten thru Grade VIII inclusive and also conducted at St. John The Evangelist School, 302 pupils, from January to June, 1973, when the school closed permanently. Of the 302 pupils, 156 were Swampscott residents.

In our Dental Health Program, an inspection of the children, Kindergarten thru

Grade VI Inclusive, is made twice a year by Paul J. McNeil, D.D.S., Charles Lynch, D.M.D. and Clement Schoenbeck, D.M.D. These inspections are made, notices are then sent out to the parents of children with dental defects.

The Rabies Clinic was conducted for the 52nd consecutive year. 563 of the 900 licensed dogs were vaccinated against rabies by Dr. Arthur A. Barry, D.V.M., our Veterinarian. A total of 1 1 9 dog owners reported having their dogs vaccinated elsewhere.

There were 60 Animal bites this year, of which 53 were dogs, 3 cats and 1 white mouse. Arthur Barry, D.V.M., quarantined and released 38 dogs at the end of a ten day period.

Bacteria Tests and Sanitary Surveys were made of our beaches, all, with the exception of Fishermen's Beach, remain within allowable limits. The Water Pollution Control Plant hopefully will be ready for the 1974 bathing season and should return our shores to within acceptable standards.

Solid Waste continues to be an enormous problem, Rubbish and Garbage collections and Disposal Contracts were awarded for 3 years this year but we are not certain of the life of the DeMatteo Dump.

An incinerator is being built to the south of us, however, the projected costs ore very high. In order to solve our problem, the Solid Waste Committee, created by Town Meeting 1971, upon recommendation of the Board of Health, has joined

108 with surrounding communities and hopefully within the near future will propose a regional solution to sensible costs to Town Meeting.

Hawthorne Brook reconstruction appears to have been resolved. It was necessary to require no further building in the Vinnin Square area until this brook flooding was alleviated. At present the developer's of Vinnin Square have an agreement with Board of Public Works to rebuild the Brook to the specification of the State Department of Public Works and their specifications. This satisfied the law and was

acceptable to the Board of Health provided the Brook is completed before the buildings are occupied.

Much needed Sewerage and Drainage continues to be installed in unsewered areas by recommendation and request of this Board according to priority. We wish to again complement the Board of Public Works for their commitment to the program and their efficient use of funds for same.

A Recycling program for the collection of paper, magazines, and junk mail was conducted by the Board since July of this year. The program was initiated by a citizen's committee and voted by the Town Meeting. An Article has been entered in the Town Warrant by the Board of Health for continuance of the program and a full report will be given at that time, however, the present program consists of monthly collection on the first full week of the month by a private contractor o'nd sale at the North Shore Recycled Fibers, Inc.

The Mosquito and Noxious weed program was conducted again this year. It proved to be a difficult year for both the control of mosquitos and the elimination of pollen laiden weeds. In order to make the program more efficient we will add another sprayman to the program.

Many complaints were received relative to Mobile Ice-Cream trucks. To answer these complaints we have asked the Board of Selectmen to enter an Article to control them in the area of noise of bells, time allowed to stop on streets, etc.

We wish to thank the various Citizens, Committees, Boards and Departments for their assistance and cooperation through the year.

109 BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

EVERETT C. HOWE, Chairman ALFRED MASELBAS DOROTHY M. COLLINS

C. BRIAN CHAMBERS

The ANNUAL TOWN CENSUS was conducted during the months of January and February. As per a ruling by the State, General Laws, Chapter 51, Section 4, requiring that persons seventeen years of age or older be counted in the census,

the total count was 10,240. A breakdown by precincts of this total is as follows:

Precinct 1 1704 Precinct 2 1734 Precinct 3 1586 Precinct 4 1657 Precinct 5 1746 Precinct 6 1813

The ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION was held on Monday, March 19, 1973. The following number of votes were cast:

Precinct 1 502 Precinct 2 567 Precinct 3 462 Precinct 4 535 Precinct 5 524 Precinct 6 563

Total 3153

Precinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tofol

Moderator for 1 year

Richard B. Johnson (E) . ..332 377 310 350 358 371—2098

Selsctmen for 1 year Robert E. Donelan (E) .. 317 364 293 330 297 261 — 1862 Arthur J. Palleschi (E) ..327 327 265 248 241 209—1617

Douglas F. Allen (E) . . 282 338 289 355 376 424—2064 Jane A. Lyness 108 151 113 195 163 204— 934 James V. Murray .... 73 78 68 51 49 47— 366 Earl M. Weinshel 38 56 57 43 83 108— 385

Town Clerk-Tax Collector 3 years Oliver W. Coughlin (E) .. 371 412 338 384 361 368—2234

Assessor for 3 years

Anthony F. Pierre (E) .. 374 405 318 348 328 342—2115

Board of Public Works for 3 years

Daniel P. Kelly (E) . . .. 296 289 225 287 252 253—1602 George B. Atkins 135 165 166 145 157 145— 913

no Precincf 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tofal Board of Health for 3 years Myer Byer (E) 341 372 312 341 338 372 2076

School Committee for 3 years William R. DiMento 214 205 173 239 235 276 1342

Veeder C. Neliis (E) . ..251 319 253 256 263 249—1591

Trustee Public Library for 3 years Charles Kermit Downs (E) 227 230 197 185 200 206 1245 Ashley W. Rice 134 175 126 173 158 187— 953

Trustee Public Library for 1 year Paul C. Miller (E) 322 376 305 352 316 325—1996

Planning Board for 5 years Glenn W. Bertram (E) ... 315 363 298 338 333 323—1970

Swampscotf Housing for 5 years John A. Massey (E) 331 401 319 338 307 329—2025

Swampscott Housing for 1 year Austin D. Mosco (E) .... 370 381 316 330 310 318—2025

Commissioner Trust Funds 3 years Floyd W. Webster (E) .. 319 377 300 353 311 333— 1993

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 1

Elected for 3 years

Edward J. Alex Oito W. Friedman Mary E. Snow

Wallace T. Bates Richard T. Mcintosh Rcnald S. Corcoran

Stephen J. Boraizia Michael A. Palleschi Daniel J. Dandreo, Jr.

J. Dane Chandler Lawrence F. Picariello Joseph M. Mattera C. Paige Cullen, Jr. Woodbury L. Roderick, Jr. Robert Palleschi John R. Daley Charles E. Snow, Jr. Theodore C. Sargent

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 2

Elected for 3 years

Thomas J. Boyce, Jr. Herbert C. Heggie Paul A. Polisson Helen T. Burns Felix Marino Arnold A. Spediacci

James E. Champion Jeanne R. Miller Donald J. Warnock

Margaret DiGiulio John F. Milo Anthony M. D'Agness

Harlan N. Ellis Walter E. Newhall, Jr. Gordon E. Kelly, Jr.

Lyndon W. Ellis Arthur J. Palleschi Paul A. Sherry

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 2

Elected for 1 year

Sally D'Agnese Sandra O. Hallett Louise M. LaConte

111 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 3 Elected for 3 years

James D. Frary Edmund J. Koenke William J. Scanlon Nicholas Gallo Francis A. Losano Roger G. Skinner

James L. Gardiner James J. McCarriston Floyd W. Webster

Robert F. Gerety William R. Nelson Arthur S. Babin Christine P. Kelly Maureen T. Scanlon Donald J. Warnock, Daniel P. Kelly Thomas M. Scanlon William H. Wood

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 3 Elected for 2 years

Diana J. Kelley Sharyn R. Warnock

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 4 Elected for 3 years

George J. Burke Robert V. Grimes William R. DiMento

William J. Carlin James E. Honley Francis P. Forren

Gerard L. Caron Malcolm F. MocLean, Jr. Robert N. Forren

Frank G. W. Coletti Harold I. Power Frederic E. Grimes Horry G. Davis Robert C. Smith John G. Moron, Jr. Herbert C. Ellis Edward P. Carroll, Jr. Marilyn A. Moron

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 5 Elected for 3 years Louis Aronson Thomas M. Harvey Meyer Scholnick Glenn W. Bortrom Carlo B. Herwitz Melvin J. Weiner Charles F. Buckland Patricio A. Maitlond William L. Wollersche

Edward L. Coshmon, Jr. Robert L. McVie Harold R. Austin, Jr. Helen M. Collins Veeder C. Nellis William L. Bartow Jacob M. Gross James W. Sontry, Jr. Lindo M. Kerr

TOWN MEETING MEMBER PRECINCT 5 Elected for 2 years

Howard E. Rotner

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 5

Elected for 1 year

Ann L. McNomoro John J. McNomora, Jr.

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS PRECINCT 6 Elected for 3 years Ruth Bockmon Saul Gilberg Joel W. Reynolds Nan H. Baker Arthur M. Gilmon Herbert G. Schiff, Jr. Donald W. Blodgett William Goldberg Richard M. Shribman

Timothy J. Dovern George B. Hanson Esther S. Ewing Charles E. Donovan Josephine E. Hanson Mary L. Powers Charles M, Ewing Richard F. Murray Eliot W. Rothwell

112 QUESTION NO. 1 Shall the Town pay one-half of the premium costs payable by the surviving spouse of an employee or retired employee for group general or blanket hospital, surgical, medical and other health insurance?

Precinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Yes 126 112 95 113 84 86— 616 No 81 131 86 103 119 128— 648

SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION

May 14. 1973

"Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the representative Town Meeting whereby it was voted 160 to 23 to authorize the Conservation Commission to purchase or otherwise acquire, and the Selectmen take by eminent domain, upon written request of the Conservation Commission, for conservation purposes including open space and outdoor recreation as provided by the General Laws, Chapter 40, Section

8 (c), Lots 1, 2 and 29, Plate 2, of the Assessors maps, further to authorize the Conservation Commission to make the necessary applications to the appropriate Federal and State Agencies for assistance in the acquisition of such land and to execute on behalf of the Town such forms, documents and assurances as may be necessary to obtain reimbursement from the appropriate Federal and State Agencies, further that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $60,000 for the purposes of this Article and that to raise this amount $5,000 be included in the tax levy for the current fiscal period, and the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow the sum of $55,000 through the issuance of Bonds or Notes for a duration of not more than 20 years under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7 (3)."

The necessary two-thirds majority of the total votes cast was realized in favor of the action of representative Town Meeting on March 19, 1973, as follows:

Precinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Yes 154 259 278 383 286 335—1695 No 161 108 90 94 48 44— 545

Mrs. Mary Bartow retired on February 14, 1973, after serving as Clerk to the

Board of Election Commissioners since its inception in 1958. The Board wishes to extend to her their thanks for her many years of faithful service and their wish for many years of good health in her retirement.

1 13 HOUSING AUTHORITY ALAN M. POPE — Chairman SIDNEY STAMELL — Vice-Chairman

MALCOLM F. MacLEAN JR. — Treasurer AUSTIN D. MOSCO' — Assistant Treasurer JOHN A. MASSEY — Member LEONARD H. BATES, JR. — Executive Director and Secretary

The office of the Authority is located at 6 Duncan Terrace and is open daily trom 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. every day except Saturday and Sunday. Regular and special meetings are held as often as necessary to carry out the business of the

Authority. The Annual Election of officers is held on the first Tuesday in April.

The Authority was established in 1948 and is an independent corporation from the Town. Four members are elected by the voters of the Town and the fifth member is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs for a five year term. The other four members are elected for a five year term with staggered expiration dates to guarantee a majority of experienced members to carry out the functions of the Authority. All vacancies are filled by vote of a joint meeting between the Authority and the Board of Selectmen until the next annual election to fill the unexpired term.

Major and minor improvements and maintenance programs are carried out on all three projects under the control of the Authority.

LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS Veterans (Cherry Street and Cherry Court) 36

Elderly (Duncan Terrace, Doherty Circle and Burrill St.) . . 84 Total 120

POSITIONS BONDED All positions are bonded for $30,000.00 each under the blanket bond of the Division of Community Development.

Check Signer $ 30,000.00 Alternate Check Signer 30,000.00 Check Counter-Signer 30,000.00 Alternate Check Counter-Signer 30,000.00

STATUTORY REFERENCES

1 . Housing and Urban Renewal Law: Chapter 121 B of the General Laws, as amended.

2. Veterans Housing: Section 34 of Chapter 121B of the General Laws, as amended.

3. Housing for the Elderly: Sections 38 to 41 of Chapter 121 B of the General Laws, as amended.

114 PROJECT 200-1 Eligibility Requirements:

Preference is given to honorable discharge veterans of World War II, Korean War and Viet Nam War in the low income group with children.

Secondory preference is given to other groups as follow:

1 . A single veteran 50 years old or over and a widow of a veteran 2. Elderly persons over 65 years old

3. Persons in the low income group

ADMISSION AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY LIMITS Rents and income Limits in relation to tenant's family income: 20% with one or less minor dependent 18% with two minor dependents 16% with three minor dependents $600.00 deductions from total family income for each minor dependent child in excess of three in number.

Admission Limits: Families with one or less minor dependents $ 6,000.00 Familes with two minor dependents 6,800.00 Families with three minor dependents 7,800.00

Continued Occupancy Limits:

Families with one or less minor dependents . . . . $ 7,000.00 Families with two minor dependents 7,800.00 Families with three minor dependents 8,800.00 Note: All utility charges exclusive of water are paid directly by the tenants.

STATISTICAL DATA Location Cherry Street Cherry Court Number of Units 36 Number of Units Occupied 36

Bonds Outstanding . $218,000.00

Interest Rate 1 V4 % Due Date Serially until 01-01-91 Maximum Annual Subsidy $ 24,360.00 Development Cost $406,000.00

Cost per Unit $ 1 1,277.78

PROJECT 667-C Eligibility Requirements:

1. A person must be 65 years of age or over, (single individuals living alone or couples are eligible)

2. A person must be a citizen of the United States (except an alien who has served in vhe armed forces of the United States and who has been honor- ably discharged and provided application has been made for citizenship) and aliens eligible to receive Old Age Assistance.

115 3. A person must be of the low income group and must be in need for good housing. Apartments for two persons may be occupied by the following combinations:

(A) Married couple

(B) Two men and women

(C) A brother and sister

(D) In some instances an elderly tenant (65 years or over) and a non-

elderly person provided that person is necessary for the physical well being of the elderly person in the low income group.

ADMISSION AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY LIMITS

Rents and Income Limit in Relation to Income: 25% of Income

Admission Limits: Single Persons $ 3,500.00 Couples 4,000.00

Continued Occupancy Limits: Single Persons $ 4,000.00 Couples 4,500.00

Note: All utility charges are paid by the Authority.

STATISTICAL DATA

Location Duncan Terrace

Burrill Street Doherty Circle

Number of Units . 88 Number of Units Occupied 88 Notes Outstanding: Fourteenth Series $471,000.00 Eighth Series $840,000.00

Interest Rate: Fourteenth Series 3.14% Eighth Series 3.12%

Due Date '. 09-13-73 Maximum Annual Subsidy: Project 667-1 $ 33,780.00 Project 667-2 $ 49,560.00 Development Cost: Project 667-1 $563,000.00 Cost Per Unit $ 14,075.00 Project 667-2 $826,000.00 Cost Per Unit $ 18,772.73

1 16 BUILDING INSPECTOR

JOHN F. BURKE, Building Inspector

GEORGE J. BURKE, Assistant Building Inspector

I hereby submit the following annual report for the Building Department for the year 1973:

Estimated Description of Building Permits Costs

ACCESSORY BUILDINGS 20 $ 48,032.00 Swimming Pools 18 Storage Sheds 2

ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 32 $ 230,990.00

DWELLINGS 22 $ 633,000.00

DEMOLITIONS 5

Dwelling 4 units

Garages 2 units

117 COMM,ERCIAL — INSTITUTIONAL AND TOWN PROJECTS

General Glover, Kitchen Freezer Enlargement . . $ 8,000.00

Town Dept. of Public Works Garage, Paradise Rd. . . . 5,000.00 Summit Estates Pool 7,800.00 Car Wash — Vinnin Square 40,000.00 Town of Swampscott Standpipe 373,875.00 Retail Store, Humphrey Street 70,000.00

Mazola Market . 1 1,300.00 Police Station Addition 61,390.00 Football Field Concession Stand 2,000.00

Condominium Display Building (Temporary) . 10,000.00

Total 89 $1,501,387.00

Amount of Building Fees Collected — $1,345.00

During this year the trend of homeowner construction of private residential swimming pools continued. The sewerage treatment plant was not yet put into operation, therefore, the public beaches were kept closed to bathers. When the treatment plant is operational the number of pools being built should decrease.

A considerable amount of time was spent this year in reviewing the plans for the condominium complexes aand other projects to be constructed at Vinnin Square. The problems rela:ed to these projects are much more complex and extensive than could have been anticipated. As the various proposals were presented it became apparent that traffic was to be a major problem and that a plan had to be devised for safely dealing with the traffic coming to and passing through the area.

There has been some publicity about the development of the New Ocean House land, but there were not any inquiries made to the building department as to build-

ing or zoning requirements. It is expected that a proposal to rezone that land will ba made at the next Annual Town Meeting.

As part of the project to compile all the by-laws of the Town, the Zoning

By-laws were reprinted so as to include all changes adopted over the years since the last printing.

Several permits were issued this year for Town projects. In each instance the permit related to enlarging existing facilities, such as the water standpipe. Depart- ment of Public Works' garage, and Police Station. Although these facilities may have been under size even before the development of Vinnin Square, such facility enlargement will certainly be used to good advantage now that the Town is experi- encing such rapid change.

Annually in these reports I have attempted to anticipate what trends, problems, and/or other activities related to the Building Department might be expected in the years to come. In the coming year permits for the Vinnin Square condominium complexes, I expect, will be issued, as well as for other projects in the area. The effect of these projects will not be felt for probably at least one year, the period of

construction. After that population and traffic density will cause concern. I hope and advocate that no other land be rezoned for commercial usage, including multi- family living complexes, until Vinnin Square is completely developed and govern-

118 mental and social experience is gained. Such a moratorium I consider essential to

preserve the character of the Town as we now know it.

During the year Appeal Board meetings were attended. Also inquiries and complaints from other Boards, Committees, and residents were investigated and appropriately acted upon.

Required local. State, and National reports were filed and the finances of the DepKirtment were accounted for.

As the Town's Fence Viewer and Smoke Inspector, all inquiries and complaints were investigated and appropriately acted upon.

BUILDING CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MYER BYER, O.D. — Board of Health - Chairman

GEORGE J. BURKE — Registered Engineer and Contractor

JOHN F. MILO — Professional Engineer

JOHN F. BURKE — Building Inspector MAURICE WEINER — Resident EDWARD WEINSHANKER — Registered Architect

Several meetings of the committee were held this year to consider materials not included specifically for use in the Building Code. Also assemblies requesting permission of the committee prior to usage, were considered. An example of such an assembly were the display buildings used by a condominium developer at Vinnin Square. These display units were installed for the limited time span of one year, and were used to demonstrate what the completed units would look like, and also were used to serve as sales offices.

The decisions of the committee were appropriately filed.

TOWN COUNSEL

TIMOTHY J. DAVERN, Town Counsel

"The matter was referred to Town Counsel who will report his findings and make his recommendations to the Board at its next meeting." Hardly a week goes by that this phrase is not found in the Lynn Item, Swampscott Reporter, or Salem

News. Frequently, it appears several times in the same edition.

The various Town Boards, Commissions, Elected and Appointed Officials, find it increasingly necessary (or at least advisable) to have legal expertise available when, or before, they render the many difficult and complex decisions which they are required to make on a daily basis.

119 The sophistication of the world in which we reside is reflected in the workings of our local government. The tirr.e and effort required just to sustain the vitality of our community increases at an alarming rate.

In the months of April and January, selected at random as being typical of the average months in the work year, there were only six days, exclusive of Saturdays offer legal and Sundays, when I was not called upon to at least consider or my opinion concerning some aspect of a municipal problem or situation.

In addition to the usual, and often novel problems faced by the Town in which

my opinion was sought, I also expended a total of 254 hours in preparation, research, and actual litigation in the District Superior and Land Courts, as well as before the Appellate Tax Board and the Civil Service Commission, representing the interests of the Town.

The very great bulk of my work for the Town is done in the evenings and

during the weekends, excepting, of course, those occasions when I am required to appear before the various tribunals mentioned above.

Without the wholehearted support and cooperation of the full-time employees of the Town, my task would be impossible, and without the appreciation and under- standing of the Board of Selectmen, it would be untenable.

As always, in closing, thank you, Kay.

BY-LAW COMPILATION COMMITTEE

TIMOTHY J. DAVERN, ESQ. — Chairman

LT. JAMES E. HANLEY ANTHONY CORSO

JOHN F. BURKE THOMAS F. ROGERS, ESQ.

A difficult task, long postponed, has, I trust, successfully completed the initial mandate of the Town Meeting. A compilation of all our principal by-laws has been prepared and will be submitted to the Annual Town Meeting for approval.

Realistically, the future holds the key to success for what has already been accomplished and what can reasonably be expected. Unless an annual system of periodic house-keeping is maintained by the Town, we will all too soon again be faced with another monumental, and unnecessary task, just to re-do that which has now been done.

The Chairman would take this opportunity to publicly thank all the members of the Committee who have given so unselfishly of their time and effort in this project. To them belongs any credit that is forthcoming. The Chairman reserves to himself any criticism that may be merited.

120 BOARD OF APPEALS

T. PAUL CORCORAN — Chairman

KATHLEEN F. WAY CHARLES F. BUCKLAND Members

WALTER T. MUDGE ANTHONY CORSO Associate Members

VERA C. HARRINGTON — Clerk

The Board of Appeals has certainly had a very busy year with all the complexes involved in the Vinnin Square area.

At present, there are two cases pending in Superior Court. We have a petition for a Certiorari and will probably be heard before Town Meeting, and an additional case pending relating to the refusal of the Board to grant a variance.

Mrs. Mary Bartow, Clerk of the Board, retired in February of 1973 and we sincerely extend to her good health in her retirement and our appreciation for her fine service over the years.

The Board of Appeals held forty-seven (47) public hearings during 1973. Twenty-two (22) were for Variances, and twenty-five (25) were for Use Permits.

The Board extends its sincere appreciation to the various Boards and officials of the Town, especially Town Counsel, Timothy J. Davern, who has devoted many hours with the Board and invaluable legal service; Building Inspector John F. Burke, and Police Chief William J. Carlin for their assistance during the year.

PLANNING BOARD GLENN W. BARTRAM — Chairman

JOHN F. MILO — Secretary

ALEXANDER B. WAY, JR. LEON J. McENTEE

VIRGINIA E. EARLE

The Board was deeply saddened by the death of its senior member, Mr. Ralph L. Williams.

Mr. Williams had served on numerous town commitiees and responded will- ingly and enthusiastically on every request of the Town of Swampscott for over forty years.

For most of these years he also served as an elective member on the Planning Board — as Chairman of the Board, and last as Secretary, he initiated and was responsible for the acceptance of the first Zoning By-Laws in the Town of Swamp- scott.

121 His death will be keenly felt by the Planning Board and by the Town of Swamp- scott.

On October 19, 1973 a joint meeting was held by the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board to appoint a successor.

The first and only name presented by the Planning Board was Mrs. Virginia E. Earle.

The joint meeting unanimously agreed to the appointment of the nominee for actions, advisory sessions with in;erested parties and committees.

The Planning Board held nineteen meetings during the year to cover approval of plans under Section 8 IP, Chapter 41 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts routine actions, advisory sessions with interested parties and committees.

The Board also held two (2) Public Hearings on Articles presented at the annual town meeting and the special town meeting.

The Board and individual members of the Board met with other Town Boards, commissions, and committees on a number of occasions to assist in the interpretation of the Zoning By-Laws.

The Chairman of the Board reported on Articles 63, 65, 66, & 67 at the annual town meeting and also on Article #1 of the special town meeting.

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MRS. CHARLES M. EWING — Chairman MRS. ROBERT POWERS Secretary

MRS. CARLYLE H. HOLT MR. PAUL E. LEVENSON

MR. ROLAND DUBE MR. JOHN F. MILO DR. NATHAN W. RISER

LAND ACQUISITION

Cooperation with the School Building Needs Committee resulted in finally securing a Town Meeting vote to acquire the Chick Estate for conservation and recreation purposes. Town Meeting also approved the purchase of about eight acres of land to the rear of the Shaw Junior High on the Tedesco Golf Course for conservation purposes. The Conservation Commission has been handling negotiations with the owners and with state and federal funding agencies to accomplish these purchases. These two parcels are part of a long-range acquisition program to maintain open space around our most crowded schools. RECYCLING The Swampscott Committee on Recycling, led by Mary L. Powers of the Con- servation Commission, succeeded, at the 1973 Town Meeting, in initiating the first recycling program in Swampscott. The one-year pilot project to collect and recycle

122 paper products is operating without a deficit. The Board of Health, initially opposed

to the program, has now filed its own article for the Town Warrant to continue it.

CO-ORDINATION WITH OTHER TOWN BODIES

The Commission has attempted throughout the year to keep in touch with other town bodies with related interests. Representatives from the Commission have attended many meetings of the Traffic Study Committee, the Board of Health, the

Board of Public Works and the Open Space Land Use Committee, with which it is co-sponsoring an article to acquire additional beach front for town use.

WETLANDS The continuing effort to preserve and protect Swampscott's wetlands has taken most of our time and effort during the year. Again, for the second year, wetland zoning was defeated at Town Meeting, leaving the Wetlands Protection Act our only line of defense. To date, we have held three public hearings under this act.

In each caie, we have had to educate the petitioner on the necessity to file. All three hearings have been relative to alterations of Hawthorne Brook and its tribu- taries in connection with the commercial developmenl- at Vinnin Square. Two of the cases were of sufficient complexity and importance to justify intervention by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The net result of these proceedings will be an improvement in pipe specifications and the disappearance of Dynamite Pond and Hawthorne Brook, our last remaining open stream.

Along with the Wetlands Protection Act cases, the Conservation Commission has been involved in repercussions from a number of old Hatch and Jones Act cases.. Answering complaints, inspecting sites, enforcing Orders of Conditions are now a normal part of the Commission's duties.

The year 1973 has been largely spent in an effort to educate the public, and ourselves, in the procedures of the Wetlands Protection Act, and to enforce compliance with the act. Its effectiveness in protecting our wetlands is yet to be demon- strated; therefore we are again proposing Wetlands Zoning, in an amended version, to Town Meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS Environmental Impact Assessments are now required on any public or privata project requiring state licensing, and the Conservation Commission has been called upon by the Office of Environmental Affairs to comment on those submitted on behalf of Swampscott developers. The many inaccuracies which we, as well as other public and private groups, have pointed out have caused considerable delay in the licensing of these projects. The Conservation Commission is of the opinion that the submission of an Environmental Impact Statement along with site plans at an early stage of the local licensing procedures would be less costly for the developer and of greater benefit to the town, and is therefore submitting an ariicle to that effect for the 1974 Town Meeting.

MEMBERSHIP Due to other commitments, Edward P. Hannon submitted his resignation. He was replaced by Dr. Nathan Riser, Director of Edwards Marine Laboratory in Nahant. Our associate membership continues to be a great asset with the addition of two

123 new membsrs: Charles Wilkinson, a student of marine science, and William Carpen- ter, a well-known tree expert. MAINTENANCE The care and maintenance of Conservation land led to many volunteer clean- ups, boih at Palmer Pond and beach areas and at Muskrat Pond. Boy Scout Troup 59 from Stanley School must take great pride in the fine job accomplished. Coop- eration from our Department of Public Works helped complete an excellent job. A trail system in the Harold King Forest continues to be planned, as well as signs for all Conservation areas.

RECREATION COMMITTEE MRS. HERBERT ELLIS — Chairman MRS. HOWARD ROTNER — Vice-Chairman ARTHUR BISENTI HENRY M. CHEEVER

FRANCIS J. CASSIDY PETER R. BEATRICE, JR.

RICHARD J. LYNCH

The year of 1973 saw the completion of the first full year of the Recreation

Commission. It was a year of new programs, activities and responsibilities.

The Commission philosophy is to expand recreation to larger numbers of our

citizens of all ages. The Commission instituted new programs that have reflected this philosophy and hope to expand on these for another year. These programs are: a girl's softball league, a junior boy's basketball league, a women's physical fitness program, which included a volleyball program, and a winter arts and crafts program. The Commission now directs the Saturday basketball program, formerly run by the YMCA. We also sponsor the Shaw Drop-in Program and during the summer, run a program for mentally or physically handicapped children. We instituted a tennis permit system which includes tennis rules and regulations with night tennis at Phillips Park courts.

New Playground equipment was installed at Jackson and Abbott Parks by the Dept. of Public Works. More work will be done this summer to further improve these areas so that younger children will have suitable playground equipment to enjoy.

The Commission is well aware that all these programs and increased activities cost money and must be paid for by the townspeople. Therefore, a small fee has been charged to register for some of our programs and this policy will be continued for some of our programs scheduled for 1974-1975. The Commission has already returned more than $2,500.00 to the town's general fund and hopes to increase that figure before the end of current budget in June 30, 1974.

We would like to thank the Board of Public Works and the Public Works Ad- ministration and personnel for the cooperation and help they have given us over the past year.

The School department receives our thanks for the use of their facilities and personnel needed to carry out many of our programs.

To better serve the community, the Commission asks for your suggestions, help and support.

124 PERSONNEL BOARD PAUL E. GARLAND — Chairman

WILLIAM R. NELSON JAMES E. HANLEY GLORIA WEBSTER MARGARET CAMERON, Clerk

In accordance with Section 3(f) of the Personnel By-laws, the Personnel Board herewith submits its fourteenth annual report to the Board of Selectmen and to the citizens of the Town of Swampscott.

During the past year the Personnel Board met with all departments, Boards, and individuals who were interested in discussing job classifications, wage scales, promotions, and any other matters which come under the jurisdiction of the Person- nel Board.

As a result of these meetings, and after careful research, documentation, and consideration, the Personnel Board will sponsor several articles in the warrant for the April, 1974 Town Meeting.

The Personnel Board wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen, Finance Com- mittee, Bargaining Agent, Thomas H. Driscoll, Town Counsel, Timothy J. Davern, Town Accountant, Keith A. Callahan, and the many other individuals and Boards for their assistance and cooperation throughout the year.

SWAMPSCOTT WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL FUND ERNEST MANCHIN — Chairman PHILIP H. STAFFORD — Secretary

JOHN R. COOPER BENJAMIN GOLDBERG

HARRY G. DAVIS RICHARD B. JOHNSON CLEMENT KENNEDY

The Trustees submit their 23rd annual report.

Three scholarships, totalling $1200., were awarded this year to the following: $500 — Patricia Szczechowicz, North Shore Community College 400 — Pamela C. White, Boston University 300 — Gail A. Webster, Lowell State College

To date, 41 Swampscott students have received scholarships with a grand total of $13,900.

Due to the large number of applicants, it was necessary for the Trustees to hold two meetings at the Administration Building.

It is a pleasure, and with a sense of relief, to report that the Internal Revenue

Service has finally reclassified the Fund back to what it was originally. Notice from

125 them dated September 4, 1973, stated in parl^ "we now have classified you as an % organization that is not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, because you are an organization described in the Code section, 509(a) (3)".

This is a perpetual Memorial which was approved by the Town Meeting in

1950, under the provisions of Chapter 1 1 9 of the Acts of 1949. Contributions to the Fund are welcomed and are deductible by the donors in computing their taxable net income.

The Balance in the Fund as of December 31, 1973 follows:

Charlestown Savings Bank . . $ 1,896.72 North Shore Bank and Banking Co 7,035.15 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 15,933.78 Salem Five Cents Savings Bank 427.81

Total Balance $ 25,293.46

Due the following students: Patricia Szczechowicz $ 375.00 Gail A. Webster 150.00 Toni Ann Mellace 25.00 Kaihieen L. Thompson 50.00

Total Due 600.00

NET BALANCE $ 24,693.46

COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS

ROBERT V. GRIMES — Chairman HAROLD R. AUSTIN FLOYD W. WEBSTER

The commissioners of trust funds ore responsible for managing any assets given over to the custody of the Town of Swampscott which intended to be for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the town.

The commissioners were active during the year in the supervision of the funds, all of which are kept in custody by the treasurer of the town. In addition, the commissioners reviewed the disposition of such funds.

The commissioners request that it be brought to their attention whenever funds are bequeathed or otherwise given to the town by anyone having knowledge of such funds.

The commissioners extend their sincere appreciation to the various boards and officials of the town for their helpful cooperation during ihe year.

126 AD HOC SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES BUILDING COMMITTEE ROBERT W. SNOW — Chairman VEEDER C. NELLIS — Secretary

PHILIP A. BRINE, JR. JOHN P. THOMPSON

MARVIN J. BAKER

The new Sewage Treatment Plant facilily is approximately 97.5% complete. Except for circumstances over which the Ad Hoc Commit;ee has no control; namely, still unfinished litigation involving three (3) major sub-contractors and the general contractor, Morris & Son Construction Corp., of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the plant would be in full operation at the time of the writing of this report in January, 1974, and possibly this report might have been a final one. Coping with this situation has sorely taxed the time and energies of the Ad Hoc Committee but we are still hopeful that negotiations now known to be going on between the litigants will result in a settlement of their disputes ouside the courtrooms and the small amount of work required to make the plant operable in the spring of 1974 will be performed.

In the absence of such a settlement within a reasonably short period of time the Ad Hoc Committee will take an appropriate course of action to assure that the plant will be in full operation during the spring, 1974.

SWAMPSCOTT HISTORICAL COMMITTEE

DONALD J. WARNOCK — Chairman LOUIS A. GALLO — Treasurer MRS. EMILY DEVITT — Secretary MRS. CARLYLE H. HOLT FRANK H. PERRY, JR.

MISS MARGARET C. TATRO MRS. VIRGINIA CARLIN

WILLIAM J. CARLIN FRANCIS J. CASSIDY MRS. PRISCILLA NEWCOMB DOROTHY M. ANDERSON

RICHARD B. JOHNSON WOODBURY L. RODRICK, JR.

This committee has received a number of gifts during the year among the larger being complete records of all activities of the Park Department during the regime of the late Fred Burk and contributed by him. Similar records were received from the fomily of the former tree warden, the late Everett Mudge. Also among the larger gifts were photos and other material from the estate of the late Edmund Young and a similiar collection from Miss Evelyn Fryers. Our appreciation is expressed for a number of smaller gifts of historic material throughout the year.

127 The printing of our second book "The Beginning of a Town", in 1972 enjoyed such a large sale that additional funds were appropriated by the 1973 Town meeting for reprinting of this volume. We can now report that sales of the second edition have been heavy, so that we have already returned about $700. to the Town Treas- urer against a printing cost of about $500. In addition sales continue at a moderate rate.

Our third book "Swompscott in the 1 7th Century" by Richard B. Johnson, has

been printed and is now waiting for cover design.

It is our intention to ask for funds at the 1974 town meeting to put out a

volume of old Swompscott Photographs, there being a demand for such a book. The fact that both previous books have yielded a profit to the Town would make such

a project worthwhile, and it is worth noting that never before has the Town had the material together with the interested people to accomplish such a task.

GREATER LYNN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (Welfare Board) ADVISORY BOARD DESIGNEE

JOHN F. O'HARE

The past year, with our regular monthly meeting held in Lynn, continued to be interesting and informative.

Some recent changes in procedure resulted in a change of old-age disburse- ment — now with the Social Security Office — and a phasing out of the Surplus Food Program. The former having taken effect as of January, 1974, and the latter to be effective as of July, 1974.

Swompscott added another representative to this board in 1973.

Mr. Thomas Spirito and his staff continue to maintain an effective office in Lynn, serving the adjacent communities.

For the past two summers, teen-age boys and girls from low income families have been employed by the Neighborhood Youth Corps based out of the Lynn Eco-

nomic Opportunity, Inc. (LEO) I sincerely hope that this summer work program continues, both for the young people, and their assistance to the town.

INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

JOHN F. O'HARE

This office continued to function on a full-time part-time plan, as usual, serving the Town regarding consumer affairs.

The total fees collected were $509.90.

128 The usual inspections and testing were performed periodically. There were some closings of retail establishments that hod weighing devices, but nothing of a great nature.

This office worked in cooperation with the State Department of Consumer

Affairs in supplying information regarding wholesale and retail fuel oil suppliers. The City of Lynn continues to service our #2 fuel oil dealers.

I again encourage consumers to register complaints involving consumer services,

and especially fuel oil problems, to this office or to the Selectmen's Office. I assure you that they will be followed up. In this period of time of high prices and shortages

in many commodities, every citizen should be thoughtful of an age-old expression: "Caveat Emptor" — meaning "Let the buyer beware".

It is not my point to intimate that business people are dishonest, but mistakes

are made and it is up to the consumer to be alert and attentive.

Please feel free to utilize the services of this office.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE

FORREST E. MASON, JR. — Director

The Swampscott Civil Defense Organization continues its training program for the Auxiliary Fire, Police, Rescue Squad and Communication Depariment so that in time of emergency these units will be prepared to help our regular town departments.

The men who train for these emergencies are all volunteers and they deserve

recognition one and all.

As I have stated so many times, the home is the basic unit of the community and the basic unit on which protection of life and property must be built. Swamp-

scott Civil Defense looks to you the people of our town, to take an active role irk protecting your home. No one else can do that job for you.

A few steps for family civil defense are as follows:

1 . Have at least one member of your family take a Red Cross First Aid Course. This should be a must.

2. Have at least a week's supply of canned goods and juices for each member of your family.

3. Have a "Planned Action" with your family so that each member will know what to do in case of any natural disaster.

4. Make sure your portable radio and flashlights are in good working condition.

Long man hours have been spent in maintaining our equipment, attending

drills, and redecorating the interior of our headquarters. I am deeply grateful for all that has been done by these volunteers.

I am also grateful to the Board of Selectmen, to the Chief of Police, the Chief of the Fire Department, the Department of Public Works and all other town departments who have done so much to help Swampscott Civil Defense.

129 INSPECTOR OF WIRES

DANIEL C. CAHILL

I herewith submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1973.

There were 218 permits issued and $655.25 collected. In these permits were 1 issued for high rise apartments, 17 permits for new houses, and the remainder were issued for repairs and upgrading of present wiring.

The office hours of the department are 4:45 to 5:30 doily, Monday thru Fri- day. At this time permits ore issued, many questions answered and appointments for inspections made.

Investigations of damaged wiring were made after several house fires. Inspec- tions were made after electricians had replaced damaged wiring and before it was put into service.

Several re-inspections were made when work or materials did not meet the requirements of the Massachusetts State Code or the By-Laws of the Town of Swamp- scott.

DOG OFFICER

RALPH FULLER, Dog Officer

Dogs licensed 1972 1,065 Dogs licensed 1973 1,265 Auto Accidents 48 Injured and sick dogs to hospital 87 Dogs lost by Swampscott residents 95 Dogs lost by out of town residents 51 Dog problem complaints 365 Out of town assistance 12

Leash law hours are 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. all dogs MUST be on a leash and 10:00 to 7:00 A.M. all dogs must be with owner or person with dog under control.

I would like to thank all departments for their cooperation this past year.

KENNEL STUDY COMMITTEE RALPH FULLER, Chairman

DR. ARTHUR E. LAGER JAMES S. FENELON

The Kennel Study Committee would like to report that at our meetings we have determined how large a kennel should be in the Town of Swampscott. It should

130 be at least 30x60 ft. and should consist of the following items.

1. Office 5. Air Condition

2. Treatment Room 6. Hot and cold water

3. One rest room 7. Heat

4. Bath tub 8. Sinks and drains

The location is not decided as yei, but several locations have been viewed.

The Kennel Study Committee would like to mention at this time that the Town of Swampscott should have a kennel built as soon as possible to pick up the stray dogs that are either abandoned or forgotten by their owners and are a menace to the public.

HARBORMASTER

CHARLES H. BICKFORD

I wish to express sincere appreciation for the excellent cooperation of the public in using our harbor facilities. As a result of safety measures no accidents were reported in 1973.

I wish to thank all of the Town Department Heads for their fine cooperation throughout the season.

Excellent maintenance on the Harbormaster boat by the Public Works Dept. mechanics has the craft in very good shape.

Government officials have assured the public that the energy crisis will not effect motor boating. Fuel prices will be higher and this may bring out more sails.

I wish to thank Louis "Lucky" Williams, my assistant, for his cooperation and aid throughout 1 973.

pro- I am looking forward to a safe and sane 1974 boating season, with new grams expected.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES CHARLES W. DWYER — Director

Despite the increasing age of World War 2 Veterans, representing the bulk of the veteran population, the case load during 1973 did not vary significantly. In- creases in Social Security and pension payments on the Federal level helped offset the burden the Town shares with the State.

Funds expended for unemployment and strike benefits have been negligible but may be a factor as we approach 1974. However, the department is well within its budget at this point. A cost of living increase of 3.4% has been allowed with a

131 larger percentage rise in shelter and fuel still under consideration. As an offset, liens on tort and industrial accident cases have been settled and should bring $3,400. to the Town, half of which must be returned to the Commonwealth.

A supplemental Social Security Income is being made available, January first, to those who qualify to be administered by the Social Security Administration for HEW to bring the disabled and aged to a higher security level.

This office is now available to register all moles reaching age 18 for the Selec- tive Service.

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION

WARREN A. JOHNSON — Agent

Since my appointment by the Board of Selectmen on September 6, 1973, I have enjoyed excellent cooperation from all town boards and employees. I thank them for their valuable help.

During the calendar year of 1973, there were forty-six (46) claims reported on Workmen's Compensation, nine (9) of which involved weekly disability. Payments on these claims amounted to approximately $12,500.00. This represents both an increase in claims and monies expended.

There was a sizeable increase in both the number of claims and monies expended relating to medical bills for fire and police claims. The total amount expended was about $5000.00.

THE OPEN SPACE LAND USE STUDY COMMITTEE

LAWRENCE R. ALEXANDER MARY L. POWERS

VIRGINIA E. EARLE ALEXANDER B. WAY, JR. DAVID FRIED

The Open Space Land Use Committee was convened by Town Moderator Rich- ard Johnson on June 13, 1973, a scant seven months prior to the January 3rd deadline for filing articles for the April, 1974 Town Meeting. Accordingly, top priority was assigned by Chairman Hans Bleiker to a study of the New Ocean House property whose owner. Dr. George Rohrbaugh, had indicated he was planning to develop the site.

Meetings were held throughout the summer culminating in a meeting on Au- gust 1 6, with Dr. Rohrbaugh, his attorney, and his planner. An earnest attempt was made to reconcile the basic concern of the committee to preserve the beachfront

132 and parking facilities, and Dr. Rohrbaugh's interest in developing the property to

its highest potential. At this writing, no definitive plan has been submitted and negotiations continue.

During the fall, meetings were held with the Conservation and Recreation Commissions to explore common interests in open space. As a result, agreement

was reached to co-sponsor articles which would insure access to the beaches for all townspeople.

Meetings were also held with Town Counsel Timothy Davern relative to the status of litigation at Whales Beach and with Metropolitan Area Planning Council member George Thomson relative to problems in the Vinnin Square area.

A review of the Master Plan was undertaken and a study of Cluster Zoning and Planned Unit Development was instituted with projected visits to communities where these zoning ordinances have been introduced.

Also under consideration are a series of "mini-parks" on town-owned land

throughout the town, possible creation of a new zoning area with a minimum lot size of one acre, and the establishment of an Architectural and Landscape Review Board.

The committee is deeply committed to the prevention of any substantial increase in density in the town and to the preservation of as much open space as possible consistent with sound planning.

In September, the committee lost the valuable leadership of Chairman Bleiker, who moved to Colorado. David Fried was appointed to fill the vacancy, and Virginia Earle and Clarice Neumann were elected "co-chairpersons". Named as associate members were Lenore Brooks and Garry Baker.

NORTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE

J. DAVID McKINNEY — Chairman

JOSEPH P. HOWARD, JR. CARLA HERWITZ

After a full year of operation with a very active Committee and numerous Sub-Committees, the District has accomplished the following:

Opened offices and hired full-time personnel to staff same.

Established financial procedures with member communities.

Initiated information gathering by seminars, surveys, etc., to determine current and future vocational needs of the region in order to aid in meeting the needs of industry and our young people.

133 School visitations by Committee members will be a continuing process. Evalua- tion of other plants, procedures, pupils, and programs will allow us to profit by the experience of others.

After careful screening of candidates, the Committee hired Michael J. Anthony, formerly Director of a regional vocational school in Watertown, New York. In addition to extensive vocational education administrative and teaching experience, he has been directly responsible for establishing several regional vocational school districts. This involved construction of the appropriate plant, preparation of the educational profile of the district, site selection, design of the educational plant in detail, hiring staff, and curricula development — all prime requisites necessary for the director of the North Shore program. Mr. Anthony assumed his duties in Septem- ber, 1973.

Active sub-committees have considered numerous architectural firms, sites, and curriculum possibilities. The Committee has acted on several of these items:

a. the firm of Alderman and MacNeish (West Springfield) has been engaged to design the project;

b. the following subjects have been approved for inclusion in the new Regional Vocational High School: Machine Accounting Machine Technology Welding/Metal Fabrication Auto Body Repair Diesel Machine Mechanics Commercial Foods Textile Design and Fabrication Cosmetology Child Core Services Health Services (Nurse Aide/Orderly) Building Construction Technology Building Maintenance Occupations Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Industrial Electricity Industrial Electronics Resort Service Occupations Automotive Mechanics

A target date of September, 1976 has been set for the opening of a school, but, in the meantime, starting in September, 1974, morning and afternoon classes will be offered in temporary facilities, with academic and other training being received at the home schools.

The Curriculum Needs Sub-Committee, after surveying school departments, students, vocational school administrators, teachers, guidance councilors, national and local labor representatives, and State education departments representatives recommended the following to the 16 member Committee, for interim vocational programs. They include: Auto Body Repair Nurses' Aide/Orderly Auto Mechanics Cosmetology Carpentry Textile Fabrication Drafting Painting /Decorating

134 Our District is different from other districts in that we are so close to building

a school after only a year of operation, in our method of allocating costs, and in our system of weighted voting power. We also differ in that we are determined that those students who desire vocational education shall not be lost in the period between the formation of the District and the opening of our school. To this end we intend to initiate interim vocational classes in September, 1974.

The accomplishments of the Committee reflect the devotion and determination

of all its members. I feel honored to be a part of this exceptional group and I look forward to serving our District and our Town for the next 3 years.

REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL STUDY COMMITTEE

PAUL A. POLISSON — Chairman

MELVIN J. WEINER

KENT F. MURPHY, C.H.O. — Secretary

The Committee was authorized under Chapter 40 of the General Laws, Sec- tion 44A and 44B and created by Article 43 of the 1971 Town Meeting. As last years report to Town Meeting indicated after many long hours of negotiations with the General Electric Co., and private groups willing to construct and operate a regional refuse incinerator, sell steam and allow the communities a reasonable share of the profits for the sale of steam, the General Electric Co. announced it could not wait for the Communities to build a plant because of air pollution demands. They announced the signing of a letter of intent with Mr. M. DeMatteo, et al, for the purchase of steam at his proposed plant, thus putting the North Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Board in a state of limbo as we had no site and no customer for our steam to reduce the cost of incineration. We still had the problem and the rubbish and were a potential market.

A Solid Waste Group was operating in Beverly and consisted of the Northern Essex Municipalities. The two groups merged forming the South Essex Solid Waste Council consisting of approximately 15 communities — Lynn, Nahant, Salem, Pea- body, Middleton, Beverly, Marblehead, Danvers, Manchester, Essex, Gloucester, Rockport and Swampscott. The basic difference was that at all times the decision makers of the political bodies of the communities were informed and involved. The

Chairman of the Council is Honorable Jean Levesque, Mayor of Salem, and the

Executive Secretary is Philip Dunkelbarger, no salaries are paid Committee Members.

After numerous meetings it was unanimously voted to appropriate $10,000.00 proportionately divided by community population. Our share was $420.00.

The money was used to hire the consulting engineering firm of C. E. Maguire, Inc. to prepare a comprehensive report of refuse tonnage, available sites and evaluate proposals from reliable firms to construct and operate a refuse disposal plant at the most reasonable cost per ton.

135 Thirteen firms submitted proposals to the Council and after intensive reviews five were selected to be qualified for consideration in further interviews. The firms submitted detailed proposals for the construction and operation of a refuse plant including returns for recycling paper, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, bottles, other materials and some producing by-products from their incineration process.

At present the Council and C. E. Maguire, Inc. have recommended a firm and are now presenting the finalist's proposal to several Host Communities who are very much interested in having the plant in their community.

The Council will by May 15, 1974, attempt to have reports of acceptance or rejection of Host Committees terms, site evaluations and contracts proposals for Community Members of the Council.

The Council is also attempting to keep abreast, and work with Marblehead if their consulting engineers offer a joint venture.

A more complete report will be present at Town Meeting.

MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC STUDY COMMITTEE

LEON B. STAVIS — Chairman DOUGLAS ALLEN JANE LYNESS JAMES DILLON JOEL REYNOLDS RALPH DUNN LOUIS RUDOLPH

Your Municipal Electric Plant Study Committee became aware, in late Fail, 1972, that unless a change were made in a State Statute that had existed since 1929 — that no further plans could be consummated unless this law was changed. The Committee thereupon filed a bill with the Legislature which was heard by the Joint House and Senate Committee on Government Regulations. The hearing was held on Feb. 6th, 1973 and was very well attended. Many legislators, managers of other municipally owned electric plants and privately interested individuals spoke in favor of the bill and only one speaker opposed the bill. He was the lobbyist for the N.E. Gas and Electric Asso.

The purpose of the bill was to remove the "right of choice" from the utility and return it to the people. As the law is presently written no city or town could become municipally owned unless the utility were agreeable to selling — which they obviously are not. It is a Statewide bill and if approved any city or town in the

Commonwealth could purchase their electric utility if they so desired.

The Chairman of the Joint Committee, Rep. Robert Ambler, advised that It would be difficult to get our bill passed In the 1973 session because another bill, also affecting municipally owned electric plants, had been proposed for three years and that bill took precedence over ours. He therefore recommended the bill to a

Study Committee effectively killing it for the 1973 session. Meetings were held with

136 Kenneth Robins, legal counsel, to the Joint Committee and the attitude of the

Committee now is for favorable action. We therefore refiled the bill, now sponsored by Senator Walter Boverini, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen and now await the hearing which will be held early in March.

If there was need for a municipally owned electric plant in the Summer of 1972 — when this was first proposed — that need today is far greater. Electric rates ore on a runaway course and are going to increase with each bi-monthly billing. The only effective means for remedying this situation is our proposed municipally owned electric distribution plant. We hope that when the time comes, that Town Meeting will vote favorably on this proposal.

COMMITTEE TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT THE TWO-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE REVOLUTION 1775-1975 1776-1976

RICHARD B. JOHNSON ESQ. — Chairman

Louis Gallo Edward P. Hannon Mrs. Carlyle H. Holt

Vincent P. O'Brien Michael Polleschi Miss Margaret C. Tatro

Mary M. Herbert Donald J. Warnock Emily Devitt Board of Selectmen, members Ex-Officio

Miss Emily Devitt has compiled a list of Revolutionary veterans who lived in

that part of Lynn, which is now Swampscott, and Mr. Harvey Michaels is preparing on independent research program in which interested high school students will write biographical sketches.

SWAMPSCOTT SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDS COMMITTEE INTERIM REPORT — NOVEMBER, 1973

In the 1972-1973 study and report to the Town Meeting, the Swampscott School Building Needs Committee inventoried and analyzed existing facilities, identi- fied physical needs and made recommendations for meeting them. Attention was

focussed on a policy of expanding existing facilities on existing school sites. Empha- sis was placed on maintaining the Hadley School and expanding the Stanley School

137 to meet any future elementary needs and enlarging the Shaw School to house secorv- dary enrollment and curriculum growth.

The report strongly recommended a stable land use policy to preserve the town's character by expanding public open space and restricting the density of private development. Such a policy obviously would serve to control those future needs related to potential population and enrollment growth.

The Committee specifically recommended 3 open space and recreation land takings to initiate the expansion of the town's supply of permanently open land consistent with the recommended land use policy. The Town Meeting accepted the 2 most critical open space recommendations.

The Committee also advised the Town Meeting that it was asking for a long- term commitment to the recommended policy of expansion of existing school facilities on existing sites when and as needed. Such a policy implies a reduction in the total supply of public open space since school land and play area will be lost. In the Committee's judgement, the jurisdiction over public open space (school, park, conservation, etc.) is relatively unimportant. Children and adults of the community can and should enjoy oil of it regardless of the official responsibility. The important considerations ore its protection and expansion for the health and enjoyment of the public. The Committee could not recommend reducing the town's total open space and recreation area by expanding school facilities without parallel recommendations for open land expansion elsewhere. The town is relatively densely settled. Permanent open space is basic to its future. The Town Meeting apparently concurred with the recommended land use policy and with the separate school facilities expansion policy. The specific steps taken were the first in over a decade.

The Town Meeting unanimously voted to continue the Committee. With the separate open space and facilities expansion policy issues resolved, it became the

Committee's responsibility to focus its attention on specific short-term school facilities needs. With near-term elementary space problems solved by the St. John's arrangement, study attention has been directed at specific secondary level problems since last spring.

The 1973 report recommended as a "permanent solution," expansion of the Shaw facility as a 4 year high school and the use of the present High School for grades 7 and 8 based on projections indicating "that secondary level expansion may be required in the period between 1975 and 1980". It was further recommended that both the "Shaw expansion plan" and the "Campus High School plans of the

'50's" should be re-examined for general applicability. In addition, it was noted that "the Campus approach could provide the required units with program segments in separate self-contained buildings". The Phase III report stated:" the first task is to evaluate existing plans for future utility. A combination of the earlier proposals could provide a sound expansion program to cover the 30 to 40 percent building area increase which may be required."

The Committee addressed the "first task" during the summer and fall and developed the initial conclusions listed below following discussion with and investigation by the High School Principal:

1 expansion . An approach, based on housing a discrete curriculum segment (or segments) in a separate building or wing on the Shaw site, is viable and should be explored promptly and in detail.

138 2. The approach will provide the town and the School Department with two alternatives — perhaps in sequence: A. Elimination of present use of space at both the Junior High and High Schools for a curriculum segment (or segments), EG: science or science and math, while continuing present uses of the two buildings.

B. Conversion of the Shaw Facility to 4 year high school use.

3. Both alternatives should include examination of related needs which might result from the expansion of the Shaw facility, EG: cafeteria, gym, library,

etc.

4. The School Committee, Superintendent and the Principals of the two schools should be requested to exomins and evaluate Junior High and High School needs.

The School Building Needs Committee and the School Committee discussed the above conclusions in some detail and reviewed the issue of accredi:ation. The School Department agreed to assess secondary needs. The School Building Needs Committee began a review of all prior recommendations including those in the town's 1971 Master Plan and in recent accreditation reports.

Both committees agreed that the reduction of the school system's accreditation period from 1975 to 1974 was incomprehensible in view of the substantive progress made during 1973, EG:

A. Agreement was reached on the general secondary facilities expansion approach recommended in the 1972-1973 study and report after discussion and investigation of the policy issues involved.

B. Specific analysis of the details of secondary needs and available expansion alternatives was begun by both committees in a cooperative effort.

Since both steps represented the first positive action in over a decade, the move of the accreditation committee appeared to be unrelated to current developments and possibly designed to promote a solution inconsistent with the expansion approach proposed to the Town Meeting. The impact of the action seemed to be di- visive and negative.

The School Building Needs Committee concluded that the adopted course would provide satisfactory solutions to secondary level needs problems and, thereby, deal with the accreditation issue. It was determined that work would continue on the program outlined in this and previous reports. The working relationship with the School Committee and Administration offered broader perspectives and cooperative technical assistance in the development of a specific program.

CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD ALAN POPE — Chairman GERARD CARON — Elected Member KEITH CALLAHAN — Secretary-Ex-Officio Member

The Board is pleased to report on the highlights of its activities for 1973.

The Board administered the payments of 97 contributory retirement allowances

139 totaling $362,436.57 and 37 non-contributory retirement allowances totaling $177,092.10.

The book value of the invested funds as of December 31, 1973 was $1,534,955.08.

The source of all of these funds were town employees' contributions.

The Board purchased $227,000.00 worth of long term utility, telephone and government bonds. These were purchased at discounts because of their low yield. The cost was $184,828.25. When held to maturity these bonds will yield in excess of 8%.

The town appropriated $326,198.00 for the pension fund.

Charges against the pension fund amounted to $371,325.84 or $45,127.84 more than was appropriated.

There was $22,238.94 in excess earnings on investments after applying interest on all employee contributions as required.

This excess was transferred to the pension fund and will be used to reduce the amount that the town is required to appropriate for pensions.

There were 13 applications for retirement processed and granted during 1973.

The following retired:

Firemen: Charles Snow, Jr., John Maitland, John Mattera, Walter M. Champion, Roy Johansen Public Works: Harold George, Samson Smith

School: Emily Hutchinson, Etta Frary, Frank Coletti, Isabelle Chadwell Elections: Mary Bartow Library: Jean Potter

The figures above do not reflect the allowance paid to Roy Johansen. This allowance was paid out of the Fire Department budget.

A complete list of the General Ledger balances as of December 31, 1973 is included in the Town Accountant's Report.

140 FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE

MICHAEL A. PALLESCHI — Chairman

DOUGLAS F. ALLEN — Co-ordinator

ROBERT E. DONELAN — Co-ordinator

ARTHUR J. PALLESCHI — Co-ordinator

FRANCIS J. CASSIDY — Co-ordinator

SUB-COMMITTEES

Ffr3works Display at Fisherman's Beach Playground Activities

LOUIS GALLO, Sub-Chairman DONALD R. HALLETT, Sub-Chairman

TIMOTHY J. DAVERN, ESQ. JAMES J. KAPOLL FORREST E. MASON, JR. LOUIS MODINI PETER J. CASSIDY EDWARD P. HANNON DANIEL V. DUMAS WILLIAM SAUNDERS JOHN J. MATTERA JAMES A. DILLON LAURENCE F. MORAN

Sailboat Races CHARLES WALKER, Sub-Chairman STUART MARTIN DAVID SHEPHERD JOHN MARINO RODERICK J. O'CONNOR

STATEMENT OF EXPENSES AND BREAKDOWN

APPROPRIATION: $ 2,500.00 Expenses: Fire Works Display $ 2,1 15.86 Playground 302.00 Sailboat Races 42.96 General Fund (Mis. Exp.) 12.00

Total Expenses $ 2,472.82

Balance 27.18

Breakdown:

Rockingham Firework Co .. $ 2,010.00 West Lynn Creamery 99.00 Bernard's Jewelers 36.96 O. G. Poor Lumber Co 30.86 Miscellaneous Expenses 12.00 Gift Certificates 209.00 R. D. Townsend (Extra Labor) 75.00

Total Expenses 2,472.82

141 Gift Certificates: Child Worlds $ 106.00

J. M. Fields 28.00 Swampscott Retailer #24 11.00 Wades Stationary & Gift 7.00 Eaton The Druggist 9.00 Noyes Hardware 6.00 Musinksy, Inc 5.00 Star Market 4.00 Bickford Pharmacy 3.00 Linen Tree 3.00 Friendly Ice Cream 2,00 M. A. Paileschi (Gift Certificates) 25.00

Total Expenses 209.00

Gift Certificates (M. A. Paileschi) David Brooke, Mary Ellen Whipple, Neal Johnson, Mary Ellen Callahan, Tracy Kenney, Jeffrey Bird, Charles Knight, Burt Caruthers, Elizbeth Marino, Andy Coughlin, Joe Walsh, Joe DiPietro, Criston Boragus, Paul Giarrusso, Katie Kelly, Marie Shaffer, Pete Massey, Shiela Marino, and Jennifer Culliton

Bargaining Agent — Labor Consultant

ATTORNEY THOMAS H. DRISCOLL

Collective bargaining agreements for 1973 were funded by action of the Town Meeting. The contracts expire June 30, 1974, in accordance with the new fiscal year for municipalities. The 1973 contracts with all of the unions representing town employees provided for a 3.4% pay raise. This was the percentage of increase in the National Consumers Cost Indsx from December 31, 1971, to December 31,

1972. The 1973 contracts were for 18 months, or from January 1, 1973, to June 30, 1974.

Negotiations for 1974 contracts began in October of 1973. Agreements were developed by March, 1974. Long, involved bargaining sessions between union nego- tiating committees and the Selectmen and Town Bargaining Agent resulted in adoption of the National Consumers Cost of Living Index increase from December, 1972 to December, 1973, as the pay raise factor. This percentage of increase has

been used in Swampscott for the past three years and is the basis of a Personnel Board by-law that affects town employees who are not in any collective bargaining unit.

The unions involved in collective bargaining for Town of Swampscott employees are: Local 1459, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1387 of the In- ternational Brotherhood of Police, State Council 41, Local 1294, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for Public Works' employees and Local 1576 of the Service Employees International Union for library employees.

142 The 1974 contracts will run from July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. They have

no retroactive provisions and take effect on July 1, the first day of the new fiscal year.

All public employment collective bargaining executed on or after July 1, 1974,

will be subject to a new public collective bargaining law in MassachusPtts.

The new law, Chapter 1078 of the Acts of 1973, takes effect July 1, 1974. This new law gives state and county employees rights to bargain with respect to wages and hours.

The new law gives much broader rights to town and municipal employees. The new law provides for collective bargaining in matters heretofore covered by statutes, bylaws regulations and civil service procedures.

The new law provides for a collective bargaining agreement to supersede other

statutes, rules, by-laws or regulations whenever there is a conflict. This provision reverses the present law. The new law also provides for compulsory arbitration in a contract impasse involving municipal fire fighters or police officers.

The arbitration is based on the "last and best" offer from the town and from the union. The board of arbitration must accept one of the statements and the

decision is binding on the parties and on the appropriate legislative body.

It is evident that future collective bargaining will be even more serious and involved for the town.

The collective bargaining negotiations for 1974 have been carried out in a serious professional manner. Union representatives are knowledgeable and tenacious.

The Board of Selectmen have spent many long nights and afternoons in pro- longed labor management encounters.

Chairman Douglas F. Allen and Selectmen Robert E. Donelan and Arthur J. Palleschi have displayed their professional training, personal patience and dedicated concern for the best interest of the entire town.

Police Chief William Carlin, Fire Chief William Hyde, Superintendent Donald Huston, hove been a resource of technical knowledge during negotiations.

The Library Trustees, Board of Public Works, Personnel Board and Finance Committee have given generous cooperation.

The labor management relationship in the Town of Swampscott is harmonious and mature. Collective bargaining in public employment is a relatively new experience. It has progressed much faster than it did in the private sector.

It is important that the Town has been provided with excellent services without pressures from outside authorities.

143 In Memoriam LEWIS BERRY Park Commissioner — 1950-1956 Board of Election Commissioners — 1962-1969 Died November 15, 1973

C. GLOVER BOWES Board of Appeals — 1939-1969 Died June 18, 1973

THOMAS S. BUBIER School Committee — 1932-1937 Died 1973

* * * * FREDERICK C. BURK Public Works Department — 1935-1971 Died December 31, 1973

* * * * BERNARD CAREY School Committee — 1938-1947 Died July 19, 1973

CLARA B. CHASE School Department — 1920-1946 Died 1973

SIDNEY C. COLE Fire Department — 1946-1968 Died June 27, 1973

WARREN DAVIS Fire Department — 1924-1945 Died October 15, 1973

* * * * AVERILL D. GELLERSON School Department — 1947-1973

Died December 1 1, 1973

144 In MemDriam (Continued)

EDWARD K. HEMPEL Board of Selectmen — 1953-1958, 1962-1970 School Committee — 1948-1952 Died January 15, 1973

* * * *

HAROLD S. MARTIN School Department — 1935-1970 Died October 3, 1973

FLORA B. McLEARN School Department — 1921-1967 Died December 25, 1973

* * * * ARNOLD L. MILBURY Call Fireman — 1934-1936 Regular Fire Fighter — 1941-1959 Died November 6, 1973

MARION D. MORSE School Committee — 1936-1948 Died September 13, 1973

IRWIN R. PATTEN Fire Department — 1924-1964 Died March 27, 1973

FREDERICK S. SEATON Public Welfare Oeparlment — 1941-1953 Died December 19, 1973

RALPH L. WILLIAMS Planning Board — 1943-1973 Died August 15, 1973

145 2

JURY LIST

In accordance with Section 9 of Chopter 234 of the General Lows, the following list is published in the Annual Town Report:

NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION

Ackermon, Edward D. 1 1 Arbutus Road Engineer

1 Fuller Avenue ot;niL/r cnyirit?ci

A.nnlofrtn \A/illi/^m i^. r\\j\j\\z\\J\\ f VVIMIUiII 8 Brooks Terrace

62 Farragut Road r urv.riU2>iny A^yeni

53 Boy View Drive L/Coiy n Ci ly 1 1 ICC I

Baxter ^Vnllnrp C Jr 1 49 Burrill Street Dotn Proce^^inn hKc\T\c\ci^T

53 Puritan Road rii./LJow vt 1 1 c vriuoL^wiiu id

Executive Xrea^ )

Bennett, Eleanor 452 Waitress Bennett, Lawrence P. 452 Inspector Berg, Sarah 80 Puritan Road Customer Relations Bernstein, Selmo 378 Forest Avenue Bookkeeper Berrv (oeroldinp A. 10 Humphrey Terrace Ticket Agent

Bindhammer, Frank E. 28 Claremont Terrace Purchasing Clerk Blues, Marjory 15 Suffolk Avenue Secretary boyden, Walter L. 643 Humphrey Street Assembler Brenner, Gerald N. 128 Greenwood Terrace Promotion Manager Brewer, Carol L 71 Farragut Road Secretary

Bruley, Philip J, 8 Essex Street Assembler Buonanduci, Frank 168 Humphrey Street Customer Engineer D.._l.. \A/-II: r> burke, William P. 7 Blaney Circle Retired

Calandro, Joan Lee 1 rni^iiiuiiij reel Key Punch Operator

1 1 1 r r\j C i TC' 1 Callahan, Elizabeth 27 v^u 1 1 y v^iicit? Material Order Clerk CapKJzi, Anthony 39 rxiiiy «j(fcd Residential Salesman Caproni, Maurice 28 Production Scheduler Corr, John B., Jr. 60 Fuller Avenue Foreman Carroll, Mary M. 19 Redington Street Housswife (Husband - Police Lieutenant) Cashnnon, Katherine L. 88 Roy Street Supervisor - Customer Records Chapman, Fred J. 133 Aspen Road Purchasing Clerk Cohen, David T. 35 Lewis Rood Reliability Engineer Cohen, Herbert E. 280 Forest Avenue Office Manager Comins, Adrian J. 95 Puritan Lane Mfg. of Brake Lining - President and Gen. Man. Cooney, James W. 481 A Humphrey Street Drill Press Operator Coraine, Florence 32 Worcester Avenue Secretary Corben, Leo D. 22 Parsons Drive Scientist Corcoran, Walter E. 16 Millett Rood Production Manager Cutler, Sheldon 29 Alden Road Sales

146 6

NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION

Davis, Shirley R. 14 Lexington Circle President

Dasrocher, Shirley Ann 1 1 4 Burrill Street Mtg. Clerk DesRosier, Ida M. 63 Suffolk Avenue Lingerie and Hosiery Buyer Dillon, James A. 56 King Street Sales Engineer Doughty, Helen V. 81 Burpee Road Bookkeeper Dunbar, KoDert A. 2 Bay View Drive Electrical Engineer Dunton, William R. 6 Elmwood Terrace Unemployed - (formerly - Salesman) Duros, George 28 Hillside Avenue Stock Handler

- Etter, Marilyn J. 1 17 Norfolk Avenue Waitress Hostess

1 0*^ Riirrill ^trppt Fairchild, Donald D. 1 KJO Foreman Falasca, Pauline A. 47 ^Vorcester Avenue Secretary Ferranti, Helen G. 127 Walker Road Electronic Wiring Technician

Finlay, Helen L. 33 Plymouth Avenue Housewife - (Husband - Designer) Fishman, Rose 9 Parsons Drive Photo-Colorist Fitzhenry, George A. 2 Essex Terrace Bank Examiner Trainee Fournier, NA^ilbur J. 58 Windsor Avenue Pliimhpr fL ^pnmfittpr

Frary, James J. 40 Barnstable Street Retired Freedson, Donald 20 Aspen Road General Manager

Frizzell, Edward J. 476 Humphrey Street Manager

Galber, Lucille 1 RInnpv/ C'irr\t> Legal Secretary (Part time) Gallup, Albert 37 HinhlnnH ^trppt Clerk Garfield, Evelyn T. 9 Fuller Terrace Sales Representative - Insurance Gershman, Fannie 289 Forest Avenue Housewife

(Husband - Salesman) Gill, Herman G. 32 ^jffnlk Avpni IP Asst. Buyer Gilmour, Lloyd R. 376 Hijmr»nrp\/ Strppt Electrician Ginsburg, Manuel 42 ^hpnord Avpniip Corporate Executive President

Glass, Audrey E. 72 Norfolk Avenue Secretary Godfrey, Bernice C. 290 Paradise Road Secretary Goldstein, Morris 27 Greenwood Terrace Route Salesman

Goodman, Henry A. 1 Bay View Avenue Engineer Goodman, Jack A. 54 Aspen Road Tax Examiner Graham Louise B 108 Farragut Road L,'erK Green, Nathan 128 Aspen Road Owner Greenberg, Jacob G. 132 Greenwood Avenue Salesman Guy, Sarah A. 41 Magnolia Rood Hostess

Honnoosh, Adele M. 21 Bradlee Avenue Secretary Hark, Freda 23 King Street Real E ta>e Owner Hatch, Carrie W. 12 Essex Avenue Engineering Technician

147 NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION

Hayes, Lawrence F. 90 Farragut Road Iron Worker Heath, Madeline A. 66 Beach Avenue Unemployed Grill Clerk

Heggie, Herbert C. 1 04 Stetson Avenue Factory Representative (Sales)

Himmelstein, Lillian 50 Rockland Street Real Estate

Hensley, Janet L. 1 6 Elmwood Road Coding Supervisor

Jauron, Robert T. 1 7 Bay View Avenue Owner Jeannotte, Joseph 4 Elmwood Terrace Salesman Johansen, Grace M. 354 Essex Street Legal Secretary

Johnson, Alfred F. 100 Farragut Road Officer of Mutual Funds Secretary and Clerk

Kaloust, Roberta A. 262 Essex Street (Husband - Specialist Elec- tronic Instrumentation) Kalpin, Arthur R. 55 Berkshire Street Mechanical Engineer Keane, Margaret M. 65 Buena Vista Street Bookkeeper

Kennedy, Mary L. 1 Bay View Avenue Office Manager Kupelnick, Marvin H. 62 Greenwood Avenue Unemployed Shoe Salesman

Lerner, Estelle 1 72 Norfolk Avenue Senior Clerk-Typist Lewis, Edgar 35 Salem Street Sales Representative Lincoln, Loring B. 164 Burrill Street Book Publishing Sales Manager Litle, Albert T., Jr. 164 Windsor Avenue Assistant Treasurer Manager Loiter, Nathalie 66 Greenwood Avenue Retired Secretary Losono, Claire M. 3 Crescent Street Housewife (Husband - Retired Police Officer) Loving, Edward 7 Arbutus Road Accountant Controller Luciano, Mary R. 40 King Street Shipping Dept. Spooler

Ludlam, Eleanor M. 1 5 Greenwood Terrace Housewife (Husband - Salesman)

Ludlom, William 1 5 Greenwood Terrace Salesman

Madruga, Roberta 1 1 Sculpin Way Housewife

(Husband - Repairman) Marsello, Guido B. 36 Buena Vista Street Controller Martin, Alice F. 22 Harrison Avenue Tel. Company Marvilt, Minnie G. 24 Bellevue Road Insurance Secretary Mentuck, Elsie R. 1 83 Humphrey Street Bridge Lecturer - Realtor Miller, Frances 71 Franklin Avenue Saleswoman Moore, George A. 1 Bay View Drive Retired President & Trees.

Morse, John D., Jr. 6 Maple Avenue Specialists - Parts Planning Mudge, Walter T. 309 Paradise Rood Insurance Statistician Murphy, Edward H. 32 Greenwood Terrace Stereotyper

148 NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION

Neckers, Sophie 9 Boy View Avenue Catering Cook

- Nellis, Veeder C. 1 6 Beverly Road Senior Engineer Marine and Naval Gears

Newman, Jessica E. 281 Atlantic Avenue Secretary

Nicholas, Charles 1 84 Aspen Road Manager Construction & Maintenance

Nordin, Mildred D. 1 6 Essex Street Treasurer

O'Connor, Lucille E. 71 Stetson Avenue Clerk

Palleschi, Dorothy E. 4 Cherry Court Repairer

Pashby, Virginia E. 24 Bonks Rood Mortgage Administrative Office Pearson, Karin Ruth 33 Eastman Avenue Executive Secretary Pitman, Theodore B. 7 Highland Street Vice-President Potash, Max 20 Laurel Rood President and Chief Executive

Price, Sylvia J. 12 Commonwealth Ave. Bookkeeper - Asst. Office Supervisor

Rafter, Cecelia H. 84 Greenwood Avenue Stenographer

Ricker, Laura E. 9 Rose Street Asst. Advertising Manager Roberts, Frances 10 Muriel Road Retired Telephone Operator Roger, M. Helen 25 Greenwood Terrace Housewife

Husband - Principal

Rogers, Ruth J. 65 Cherry Street Office Worker Rollins, Eugene M. 222 Salem Street Manufacturers Representative

Rousseau, George E. 9 Duke Street Dairy Milk Salesman Rubandt, Christine 9 Shaw Road Legal Secretary

Sandler, Ida 1 66 Aspen Road Homemaker

Husband - Mailer Saunders, Elizabeth M, 127 Greenwood Avenue Home

Husband - Securities Broker

Saunders, William P. 1 27 Greenwood Avenue Office Manager Shaffer, Leonard 32 Boy View Avenue Scientific and Research Photographer

Sheehan, David A. 1 1 Highland Street Radio Announcer Sherman, Max 55 Kensington Lane T.V. Salesman Smith, Jeanne M. 95 Walker Road Exec. Secretary

Spelta, Doris I. 444 Humphrey Street Insurance Clerk and Medical Assistant Spence, Myrtle F. 99 Paradise Road Sales Clerk Spinney, Ronald E. 68 Aspen Road General Manager Stevenson, Annette L. 7 Huron S:reet General Office Sullivan, Miriam L. 33 Millett Rood Insurance Clerk

149 NAME AD0RESS OCCUPATION

Teague, Philip A. 95 Greenwood Avenue Marine Electrician Tisdell, John W. 60 Greenwood Avenue Manager Torbin, Albert N. 169 Humphrey Street Piano Teacher Torrey, Robert M. 90 Aspen Road Personnel Manager Townsend, Arthur C. 370 Forest Avenue Internal Audits Supervisor

Townsend, Barbara A.. 370 Forest Avenue Housewife - (Husband is Internal Audit Supervisor

Wallace, Roger G. 20 Blaney Street Troubleman Weber, Herman C. 20 Fuller Avenue New England Area Sales Representative

Weiner, Ethel S. 64 Greenwood Avenue Retired Secretary

Husband - retired Weinshel, Marilyn B. 60 Worcester Avenue Employment Counselor Weinstein, Janice M. 19 Charlotte Road Bookkeeper Weinstein, Myrtle 46 Burpee Road Housewife

Husband - Self employed Weinstein, Samuel 16 Magnolia Road Quality Control Inspector (retired) Weisberg, Frances L. 51 Essex Street Bookkeeper (unemployed) Weitzel, Kathleen C. 121 Redington Street Service Dept. Welch, Ellen M. 76 King Street Keypunch Operator

White, John P. 1 96 Aspen Road Measurer of Leather Wilson, Paul H. 28 Bay View Drive Manager Engineering Support Wollerscheid, Mary L. 30 Prospect Avenue Housewife

Husband - Patrolman

Yeaton^ Marie A. 33 King Street Housewife

Husband - File Clerk

Young, Ruth Lillian 1 4 Summit View Drive Housewife

Husband - Engineer

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Swampscott was incorporated as a Town on May 21, 1852. Situation: About 15 miles northeast of Boston. Population: State Census 1971 — 13,597. Town Census 1973 — 10,240* *Persons seventeen years and over taken every year. Area: 3.05 square miles. Assessed Valuation: $106,584,033. Tax Rate: $64.50. Form of Gk>vernment: Representative Town Meeting (accepted May 17, 1927. First Meeting held February 27, 1928). Governing body of Town: Board of Selectmen. Elihu Thomson Administration Building: 22 Monument Avenue. Senators in Congress: Edward W. Brooke and Edward M. Kennedy. State Senator: Walter J. Boverini of Lynn (1st Essex District). Representative in Congress: Michael J. Harrington of Beverly (6th Con- gressional District). Representatives in General Court: 7th Essex Representative District (Precincts 1-2-5). Robert E. Cahill of Salem, Plenry J. O'Donnell, III of Salem. 8th Essex Representative District (Precinct 6). Norris W. Harris of Marblehead. 9th Essex Representative District (Precincts 3-4). Daniel J. Day of Lynn, Robert G. Phelan of Lynn, Timothy A. Bassett of Lynn.

Member of the Governor's Council: Thomas J. Lane of Lawrence (5th District). Qualifications of Voters: Must be 18 years of age, born in United States or fully naturalized. In acicordance with the provisions in Chapter 587, Acts of 1972 and Chapter 853, Acts of 1973, there is no durational residential re- quirement for "who is a resident in the city or town where he claims the right to vote at the time he registers" may be registered. Registration: Monday through Friday, 9-12 A.M., 1-5 P.M. Special sessions held preceeding elections. WHERE TO VOTE: Precinct 1—Machon School on Burpee Road. Precinct 2—Clarke School on Norfolk Avenue side adjoining Abbott Park. Precinct 3—Central Fire Station, Burrill Street. Precinct 4—Hadley School on Redington Street. Precinct 5—Alice Shaw Jr. High School on Forest Avenue. Precinct 6—Stanley School, Whitman Road. Tax Bills: Tax bills for the Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30) are due and payable July 1.

If one-Jhalf of the tax bill, plus betterments, is not paid by November 1, interest will be assessed from October 1.

If the remaining one-half of the tax bill is not paid by May 1, interest will be assessed from April 1.

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