One Hundred and Twenty- Second
ANNUAL REPORT of the Officers and Committees
of the TOWN OF HANOVER
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1974 One Hundred and Twent!J-Second
ANNUAL REPORT of the Officers and Committees
of the TOWN OF HANOVER
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31
1974
BRAINTREE GRAPHICS CENTER FORMERLY MODERN BLUE PRINT CO. TOWN OF HANOVER PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Twelfth Congressional District GERRY E. STUDDS, Cohasset
COUNCILOR Fourth Councilor District PATRICK J. McDONOUGH, Boston
STATE SENATOR Norfolk & Plymouth Senatorial District ALLAN R. McKINNON, Weymouth
STATE REPRESENTATIVE Second Plymouth District WILLIAM J. FLYNN, JR., Hanover
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JOHN F. FRANEY North Abington EDWARD P. KIRBY Whitman GERARD F. BURKE Brockton
Population - 10,499 ( 1971 State Census)
-3- TOWN OFFICERS
SELECTMEN Howard F. Levings, Chairman Term expires 197 5 Allan A. Carnes Term expires 1976 Francis J. Mitchell Term expires 1977
ASSESSORS *Byron H. Webber, Jr. Term expires 1975 R. Irving Lovell, Chairman Term expires 1976 Dr. Ralph C. Briggs Term expires 1977 **Frederick Bigler, Clerk
*Resigned **To Fill Unexpired Term
TOWN CLERK John W. Murphy Term expires 1977
TREASURER Dorothy E. Tripp Term expires 1977
TAX COLLECTOR Eleanor S. Blaisdell Term expires 1977
SCHOOL COMMITTEE William F. Chouinard, Chairman Term expires 1976 Earle H. Anderson Term expires 1977 Kenneth R. Lingley Term expires 1976 James M. Wheeler Term expires 1975 Marjorie H. Abbott Term expires 1975
BOARD OF HEALTH Frederick L. Briggs, Chairman Term expires 1975 Albert E. Sullivan, Jr. Term expires 1976 Edward R. Hammond, Jr. Term expires 1977
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY Pearl A. Sapiro, Chairman Term expires 1976 Charles W. Adams Term expires 1977 Virginia R. Edge Term expires 1975
SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Valentine F. Harrington Term expires 1976
-5- BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS John T. Thomson, Chairman Term expires 1976 Frederick P. Lanzillotta Term expires 1975 S. Franklin Ames Term expires 1977
PLANNING BOARD Turner W. Gilman, Chairman Term expires 1977 John A. Libertine Term expires 1976 Robert L. Kimball Term expires I 975 *Joseph J. Zemotel Term expires 1979 Roger A. Leslie, Sr., Clerk Term expires 1978 **Janet W. O'Brien
*Resigned **To Fill Unexpired Term
HOUSING AUTHORITY *George A. Savage Term expires 1974 *Frederick C. Smith, Jr. Term expires 1976 Carlos F. Hill, Chairman Term expires 1975 **Jean L. Souther Term expires 1978 Henry P. Chiminiello Term expires 1977 ***Edward S. Amazeen Term expires 1978 ***Susan W. Hillman
*Deceased **Resigned . ***To fill unexpired term
MODERATOR Elected Annually George H. Lewald
OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN
TOWN ACCOUNTANT John A. Ashton - Term expires 1977
CONSTABLES Thomas G. Axon Term expires 1975 David G. Zwicker Term expires 1975
DOG OFFICER William M. Mullin
-6- FOREST FIRE WARDEN Lawrence E. Slaney
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS Lawrence E. Slaney, Chief Edgar P. Packard, Clerk Wendell D. Blanchard T. Drew Bates Charles L. Inglis Ernest J. Bourque
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS John W. Murphy, Clerk Paul H. Kendrigan, Chairman Term expires 1976 Eleanor M. Kimball Term expires 1975 Elizabeth T. Amazeen Term expires 1977
BOARD OF APPEALS James S. Oldham, Chairman Term expires 1977 Kenneth R. Lingley Term expires 1976 James E. Thompson Term expires 1975
Associate Members Ray G. Hill Term expires 1975 Donald F. Grushey Term expires 1976
BUILDING INSPECTOR Paul N. Litchfield Term expires-1975
INSPECTOR OF GAS PIPINGS AND GAS APPLIANCES Robert J. Stewart, Inspector Term expires 1975 Theodore F. Luscinski, Deputy Inspector Term expires 1975
INSPECTOR OF WIRES Robert E. Montgomery, Inspector Term expires 1975 *George W. Fisher, Deputy Inspector Term expires 1975 **Charles C. Pratt
*Resigned **To fill unexpired term
SURVEYORS OF WOOD, LUMBER AND BARK Amos Gallant Term expires 1975
AGENT FOR THE BURIAL OF INDIGENT SOLDIERS AND VERERANS' GRAVES OFFICER Edward J. Norcott
-7- VETERANS' AGENT Edward J. Norcott
SUPERINTENDENT OF INSECT PEST CONTROL AND DUTCH ELM CONTROL Herbert D. Simmons Term expires 1975
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Arthur J. Moran
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Henry S. Newcomb
CUSTODIAN OF THE TOWN HALL Lewis F. Borne
TOWN COUNSEL William J. Flynn, Jr.
CIVIL DEFENSE Walter L.. Colby, Director Term expires 197 5 John Thomson, Deputy Director Term expires 197 5
HANOVER COUNCIL FOR THE AGING Henry S. Newcomb, Chairman Harold L. Cox Henry P. Chiminiello *Florence E. Josselyn Grace M. Corkum George A. Termaine, Sr. Dorothy M. Griffin **George H. Rayno
*Resigned **To fill unexpired term
AGENT, COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE Leander 8. Nichols
HANOVER DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSIOl.'l Philip T. Frank, Chairman Term expires 1977 John E. Craft Term expires 1977 Carol Monaghan Term expires 1976 William C. McKnight Term expires 1977
HANOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Donald J. Rogers, Chairman Term expires 1976 Leander B. Nichols Term expires 1977 Edgar P. Packard Term expires 1975
-8- Richard E. Bradford, Vice Chairman Term expires 1975 Katherine R. Townsend Term expires 1977 Marjorie H. Abott, Clerk Term expires 1977 Richard H. Laskey Term expires 1976
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER COMMITTEE Robert P. Coburn, Chairman Term expires 1976 John Thomson Term expires 1977 Henry S. Newcomb Term expires 1975
PERSONNEL BOARD David W. Luce, Chairman Term expires 1977 James 0. Stone Term expires 1975 Catharine B. Hall Term expires 1976 J. Richard Nielsen Term expires 1976 Wilford W. d'Entremont Term' expires 1976 John E. Hoadley Term expires 1976 John H. Kelleher Term expires 1 INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD Donald B. Virtue, Chairman John A. Ashton Everett M. Stoddard Thelma L. Shaw Dorothy E. Tripp APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING Robert J. Stewart, Inspector Theodore F. Luscinski, Assistant Inspector AGENT FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH Arthu~ J. Moran ASSISTANT AGENT FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH Ralph C. Packard MILK INSPECTOR Arthur J. Moran BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE Elizabeth G. Staples APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT Allen W. Hanson -9- SUPERVISOR - HIGHWAY DIVISION Herbert D. Simmons SUPERVISOR - WATER DIVISION Philip C. Beal SUPERVISOR - CEMETERY DIVISION Theodore R. Thompson APPOINTMENTS BY THE MODERATOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Willis M. Partridge, Jr., Chairman Term expires 1975 David G. Nagle, Jr. Term expires 1977 J. Richard Nielsen Term expires 1975 Barbara A. Savage, aerk Term expires 1975 William C. Diniak Term expires 1977 Lois P. Heim Term expires 1976 Edmund D. Flaherty Term expires 1976 Richard H. Daley Term expires 1977 *Cary P. Clark Term expires 1976 **Donald E. Morrison *Resigned **To fill unexpired term PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE John W. MacDougall, Jr., Chairman Term expires 1976 James M. Wheeler Term expires 1975 Harold S. Smith Term expires 197 5 Diana Morris Term expires 1977 Gene G. Macomber Term expires 1976 George R. Babineau Term expires 1977 -10- REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN To the Citizens of Hanover: We respectfully submit the one hundred and twenty-second Annual Report of the Officers and Committees of the Town of Hanover for the year ended December 31, 1974. The year 1974 saw a continuation of the fuel crisis with its resultant high costs. Added to that was the continuing spiral upward of food, clothing and other items that have strained the weekly pay check to the point where savings were called upon. Your Board has concerned itself with these problems and has used every avenue. available to it to try and minimize the effect to the citizens of Hanover. Each year we see new legislation being proposed which not only continually erodes "Home Rule" but requires compliance without funding. Our complaints are loud and continuous to see that our interests are protected. The Board meets on each Monday evening and the first and third Wednesday evenings of the month. Many special meetings are held to investigate complaints, to conduct Public Hearings and to exchange information between departments. We continue to pursue all avenues to improve Public Safety, both in the home and on the highway. We urge all citizens to attend Public Hearings, Meetings of Committees and to exercise your right to be heard on discussions involving Town, State and Federal Government regulations. Howard F. Levings Allan A. Carnes Francis J. Mitchell Selectmen of Hanover _REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK To the Citizens of Hanover: This being my first year in office I wish to thank all Town Officials and Citizens for their help in making the transition as smooth as possible. It has been a busy year with the Primary and State Elections and the many changes in the Election Laws. The major changes were the formation of the Office of Director of Campaign and Political Finance and later the acceptance of Question "5" on the November ballot. These changes will affect all office holders and office seekers in the state. Anyone involved in the local phase should contact this office for proper reporting forms. -11 - We receive many calls regarding outside activities in the Town. Citizens wishing to leave information in this office regarding activities may do so. · Town Clerk receipts for the calendar year 1974 were as follows: Marriage Intentions 352.00 Mortgage Recordings and Terminations 918.00 Vital Statistics 369.18 Pole Locations 57.25 Business Certificates 62.00 Gas Permit Renewals 37.00 Federal Liens 129.00 Town Publications 338.20 Raffle Permits 70.00 Board of Appeal Filings 665.00 Photo Copies 6.00 Voting Lists 19.20 Dog Licenses 4,426.90 Fish and Game Licenses 4,246.25 $11,695.98 Respectively submitted, John W. Murphy Town Clerk WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 PL ¥MOUTH, S.S. GREETING: To either of the Constables of the Town of Hanover in said County: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote in Elections and Town Affairs to meet in the Hanover HiJ¥1 School, Cedar Street, Hanover, on Monday the Fourth Day of March, 1974, at 8:00 P.M., then and there to act on the following articles: (For copies of Articles, see Journal following): And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof seven days at least before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town. -12- Hereof fail not, and make the return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 11th day of February, A.O., 1974 A TRUE COPY - ATTEST: (Signed) David G. Zwicker, Constable February 11, 1974 (Signed) Allan A. Carnes Howard F. Levings Francis J. Mitchell Selectmen of Hanover RETURN OF WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 I have this day, Tuesday, February 12, 1974 posted the Warrants for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on March 4, 1974 at the following locations in the Town area. Town Hall West Hanover Fire House Hanover Bowling Alley Romes Liquor Store Hanover Post Office Cu~s Compact Store West Hanover Post Office American Legion Hall Stop & Shop Market North Hanover Fire House Sylvester Hardware Store Hanover Elks Hall Scotts News Store V.F.W. Hall South Hanover Fire House Town Pump Gas Station Center Hanover Fire House Leslie's Store, N. Hanover Doran's Ice Cream Stand (Signed) David G. Zwicker Constable of the Town of Hanover JOURNAL OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974 The Annual Town Meeting at Hanover High School was called to order by George H. Lewald, Moderator at 8:30 P.M., Monday, March 4, 1974 with 533 voters present. Reverend Lawrence J. Chane offered the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the flag. -13 - The Moderator asked that the Town Clerk record that the Warrant had been served and returned as required by the Town By-Laws. Mr. John Libertine, President of the Hanover Historical Society introduced Mrs. Georgia Ireland of Wellesley, regional coordinator for the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration and members of the town bicentennial committee. Mrs. Ireland designated Hanover as a bicentennial community and presented Miss Fanny Phillips, honorary chairman of the town bicentennial committee, the bicentennial flag. Miss Phillips in accepting the flag said it is with great gratitude that she accept the flag on behalf of the bicentennial committee and town. A scroll was presented to Francis J. Mitchell, chairman for the selectmen. Senator Allan McKinnon read a letter from Representative Gerry Studds congratulating town on bicentennial accomplishments. Robert Gillette of Pembroke, State Representative was also in attendance for the presentation of the bicentennial flag. Treasurer, Dorothy E. Tripp read the following resolution on the death of Ralph D. Washburn. RALPH D. WASHBURN Born May 19, 1892 Departed July 30, 1973 It is fitting and proper that we, in. Town Meeting Assembled, recognize his distinguished career as a public servant, and WHEREAS: He served as Town Oerk for six years, and WHEREAS: He served on the Board of Registrars for six years, and WHEREAS: He served on the Advisory Committee for eleven years, and WHEREAS: He was an active member of the Hanover Scholarship Foundation Committee, and WHEREAS: He served as Chairman of the Development and Industrial Commission for a number of years, and WHEREAS: He discharged his duties and responsibilities with great integrity, and WHEREAS: The Town of Hanover has lost a loyal citizen, a faithful public servant and a true friend, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Citizens of the Town of Hanover, in Town Meeting Assembled do hereby publicly express their appreciation of the honorable and faithful service he rendered in their behalf and that this resolution.be incorporated in the Records of the Town Clerk and a copy thereof suitably attested be presented to his family. (Signed) Dorothy E. Tripp S. Franklin Ames Matthew E. Cardoza Henry S. Newcomb read the following resolution on the death of Clyde A. Bowker. -14- CLYDE A. BOWKER Born April 23, 1895 Departed May 25, 1973 It is fitting and proper that we, in Town Meeting Assembled, recognize his distinguished career as a public servant, and WHEREAS: He served on the Council for the Aging from 1965 to his passing, and WHEREAS: He served on the Hanover School Committee for six years, three of which as Chairman, and WHEREAS: He served on the Advisory Committee for seven years, and WHEREAS: He served on the Available School Sites Committee and WHEREAS: He discharged his duties and responsibilities with great integrity and fidelity, and WHEREAS: The Town of Hanover has lost a loyal citizen, a faithful public servant and now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Citizens of the Town of Hanover in Town Meeting Assembled do hereby publicly express their appreciation of the honorable and faithful service he rendered in their behalf and that this resolution be incorporated in the Records of the Town Clerk and copy thereof suitably attested be presented to his family. (Signed) Henry S. Newcomb T. Drew Bates Paul H. Kendrigan Joseph Hannigan read the following resolution on the death of George A. Savage. GEORGE A. SAVAGE Born June 21, 1921 Departed January 8, ·1974 It is fitting and proper that we, in Town Meeting Assembled, recognize his distinguished career as a public servant, and WH.EREAS: He served on the Housing Authority, as an appointee of Governor Francis Sargent in 1969 and served as Chairman until his passing, and WHEREAS: He Sfrved on the Advisory Committee for 4 years, and WHEREAS: He served on the Salary Study Committee, and WHEREAS: He served for approximately twenty years as a Firefighter with Engine Company #5, and WHEREAS: He discharged his duties and responsibilities with great integrity, and WHEREAS: The Town of Hanover has lost a loyal citizen, a faithful public servant and a true friend, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Citizens of the Town of Hanover, in Town Meeting Assembled, do hereby publicly express their appreciation of the honorable and faithful service he rendered in their behalf and that this resolution be incorporated -15 - in the Records of the Town Clerk and a copy thereof suitably attested be presented to his family. (Signed) Joseph E. Hannigan Lawrence E. Slaney Henry P. Chiminiello The resolutions were adopted on a rising vote and ordered to be incorporated in the minutes of this meeting. The Moderator outlined the procedure to be followed at the meeting in accordance with the Town By-Laws. He introduced the Selectmen, Clerk and the members of the Advisory Committee. Mr. Willis Partridge, Chairman of the Advisory Committee spoke to clarify the language of the Warrant. ARTICLE 1· To see if the Town will accept the reports of the officers and committees as printed in the Town Report, or take any other ~ction relative thereto. VOTED: That the reports given be accepted as reports of progress, or as indicated. ARTICLE 2 To hear the reports of the Committees and act thereon, or take any other action relative thereto. REPORT OF TOWN GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE This Committee was established by vote of the 1970 Town Meeting to consider the possible reorganization of certain areas of the Town's operations. On the recommendation of the Committee, the Town decided to consider and, upon such consideration, voted for the establishment of the Department of Public Works. During its first year of operation, the Department of Public Works has been preoccupied with organizing the functions of the Town which by statute were assigned to it, namely, highway, water, tree and cemetery. Now that the Department has substantially completed its organization (including the hiring of a superintendent), the Committee intends to resume its study of organizational matters. For this reason, we ask that this report be accepted as a report of progress. Respectfully submitted, Cary P. Clark, Chairman S. Franklin Ames, Board of Public Works Francis J. Mitchell, Selectman Robert L. Kimball, Planning Board James A. McKenna, Secretary -16- REPORT OF POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE At the Annual Town Meeting in March of 1973, this committee sponsored an article #44 on the Town Warrant asking the town to appropriate a sum of money to construct and equip a new police facility in the town. The committee had worked for two years to select an architect and a location for construction and deemed it in the best interest of the town to propose the new facility on land that had been donated to the town. The plans that were presented were in the judgement of most law enforcement experts who reviewed them most efficient and practical and meeting all current Federal and State requirements. The town in its wisdom, rejected this proposal and the committee was left up in the air as to the direction in which it should proceed. Since no suitable property could be located on which to construct a new facility, and since the committee fund has been reduced to only $2,681.44 which was not adequate to secure the services of a new consultant, the committee wishes to submit this report as final and thank the town for its consideration. Respectfully submitted: John F. Forry, Jr., Chairman REPORT OF THE DRAINAGE COMMITTEE To the citizens of the Town of Hanover and all Town Officials and Departments: During 1973 many minor complaints were answered and corrected. Several major projects were undertaken as follows: Wing walls constructed at West Avenue Brook. 36" pipe laid and head walls constructed adjacent to old North Hanover Fire House to eliminate caving side walls of Old Brook. 300'-12" pipe laid on Old Town Way correcting an easement problem. 205'-24" pipe laid on Pine Tree Drive. A new 24" culvert installed on North Main Street and head walls constructed. A new 30" culvert installed on Whiting Street correcting an old stone culvert in danger of collapse. 400' brook adjacent to Myrtle Street cleaned. Other projects needing attention ar~ planned before the end of the 1974 fiscal year. -17 - Since Article 19 proposes the formation of a new Drainage Coordinating Committee this must be considered a final report as of June 30, 1974, of the present committee. Respectfully submitted, William Coffin, Chairman resigned S. Franklin Ames Col. Turner Gilman Frederick Briggs Herbert D. Simmons REPORT OF THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE :fhe Junior High School project has been successfully completed, and the Committee is pleased to report that there is a surplus in the building account of approximately $95,000.00. Since this money was raised by Bond Issue, it can only be appropriated for a similar project. The committee would usually, at this time, ask to be dissolved. However, the Committee wishes to have its report accepted as one of progress while it considers a request from the School Department to construct tennis courts which were deleted from the original plan. Respectfully submitted, John T. Thomson Donald E. Morrison John L. McLaughlin, Jr. Ralph L. Hadlock Richard H. Daley VOTED: That these reports be accepted as presented. ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to fix the pay of its elective officers as required by law, or take any other action relative thereto. · VOTED: That the Town fix the pay of its elective officers as recommended under this Article of the Advisory Committee Report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT Selectmen: Each Member $1,200.00 per year Assessors: Each Member 1 ,200.00 per year Board of Health 1,000.00 per year Town Clerk 6,398.00 per year Town Treasurer 7,909.00 per year -18- Tax Collector 8,026.00 per year -· Moderator-Annual Meeting 7 5 .00 per meeting Moderator-Special 25.00 per meeting ARTICLE4 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Classification and Salary Plan of the Town by deleting in their entirety Sections 19a and 19b of said Plan relative to the Classification of Positions and Pay Schedules and inserting therein the following Classifications of Positions and Pay Schedules, or take any other action relative thereto. Said Classification of Positions and Pay Schedules to be effective for the period July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975, inclusive. Personnel Board VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town adopt a rev1S1on of the Personnel By-Law as printed on pages 5, 6 and 7 of the Advisory Committee report containing the Warrant for the Annual To:wn Meeting. 19a CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS POSITION CLASSIFICATION DPW Superintendent A-8 Police Chief A-7a Full Time Fire Chief A-7 DPW Supervisor, Water Highway A-6 Building Inspector A-5 Health Agent A-4 Appraiser A-3a Visiting Nurse A-3 Librarian A-2 Assistant Librarian A-1 Firefighter, Full Time PS-0 Foreman, Highway P-6 Chief Water Treatment & Pumping Station Operator P-6 Water Distribution Foreman P-6 Water Distribution, Skilled Mechanic P-5 Water Treatment & Pumping Station Operator P-5 Foreman Water, Transfer Station P-5 Motor Equipment Repairman P-5 Water Distribution Mechanic P-4 -19- Equipment Operator P-4 Truck Driver P-3a Skilled Laborer, Laborer Transfer Station P-3 Superintendent of Local Pest Control P-2a Playground Superintendent P-2a Laborer P-2 Custodian P-2 Dump Custodian P-2 Unclassified P-I Clerk: Selectmen, Police, Assessors, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Health, DPW, Building Inspector C-2 Bonded Deputy Tax Collector C-2 Clerk Unclassified C-I Accountant PT-I4 Director of Veterans Services PT-I3 Water Collector PT-I2 Veterans Agent PT-II Fire Engineer Acting Chief PT-IO Wire Inspector PT-9a Plumbing Inspector PT-9a Assistant Plumbing Inspector PT-9a Gas Inspector PT-9a Registered Nurse PT-9a Firefighter Officer PT-9 Tree Fore man PT-9 Public Hearing Stenographer PT-8 Public Health Nurse PT-8 Firefighter PT-8 Oerk, Fire Department PT-8 Water Main & Water Service Inspector PT-8 Electronic Accounting Machine Operator NCR #396 PT-7 Accounting Clerk PT-7 Secretary PT-7 Senior Laborer PT-6 Bonded Clerk PT-6 -20- Library Assistant PT-6 Assistant Health Agent PT-6 Laborer PT-5 Sealer of Weights & Measures PT-5 Clerk Typist PT-5 Dog Officer PT-5 Board of Registrars PT-5 Typist PT-4 Assistant Registrars PT-3a Unclassified PT-3 Clerk Trainee PT-2 Communications Operator CO-2 Communications Operator CO-1 19b PAY SCHEDULES 1. Administration - Rates per annum 1. 2. 3. 4. s. 6. 7. A-8 19,517 20,308 21,100 21,890 22,680 23,470 24,265 A-7A A-7 14,892 A-6 11,679 12,485 13,335 14,174 14,738 15,302 15,867 A-5 10,966 11,446 11,832 12,021 12,502 12,982 13,673 A-4 10,444 10,903 11,267 11,447 11,905 12,362 12,820 A-3A 9,626 10,128 10,460 10,961 11,447 11,837 12,275 A-3 7,696 7,918 8,216 8,867 9,220 9,574 9,927 A-2 7,422 7,781 8,134 8,635 8,978 9,321 9,664 A-1 6,193 6,673 7,026 7,496 7,796 8,097 8,398 2. Public Safety - Rates Per Annum PSO-1 9,262 9,595 9,928 10,260 10,671 11,083 11,494 3. Production - Rates Per Hour P-6 4.20 4.38 4.62 4.85 5.04 5.23 5.42 P-5 3.89 4.07 4.25 4.48 4.66 4.84 5.02 P-4 3.78 3.96 4.12 4.30 4.47 4.64 4.81 P-3A 3.41 3.58 3.82 3.99 4.15 4.31 4.47 -21- P-3 3.28 3.48 3.69 3.82 3.96 4.11 4.26 ...;_ P-2A 3.22 3.40 3.56 3.73 3.88 4.03 4.18 P-2 3.15 3.27 3.40 3.50 3.64 3.78 3.91 P-1 2.96 3.08 3.21 3.31 3.44 3.56 3.69 4. Clerical Rates Per Annum C-2 6,304 6,552 6,778 7,079 7,364 7,649 7,934 C-1 5,454 5,676 5,929 6,151 6,399 6,646 6,894 5. Part Time PT-14 6,780. per year PT-13 380. per year PT-12 2,325. per year PT-11 2,890. per year PT-10 8 hours relief 22.00 24 hour holiday standby 44.00 Chiefs vacation standby, per week 260. PT-9a 4.30 per hour PT-9 4.28 per hour PT-8 3.51 - 3.68 per hour PT-7 3.21 - 3.83 per hour PT-6 2.89 - 3.13 per hour PT-5 2.78 - 3.03 per hour PT-4 2.48 - 2.83 per hour PT-3a 2.44 - 2.83 per hour PT-3 2.23 - 2.4 7 per hour PT-2 2.16 - 2.34 per hour CO-2 3.03 - 3.32 per hour Midnight to 8:00 AM CO-I 2.60 - 2.95 per hour 8:00 AM to Midnight ARTICLES To see if the Town will vote to amend the Hanover Personnel By-Laws by deleting Article 11, Overtime; Sections a, b, c, and d, in its entirety and substitute therefor the following: · 11. OVERTIME a. No overtime shall be paid to the following in the department where they are regularly employed. Department Heads, Professional Employees, Custodians, Salaried Employees, and others by agreement when hired. -22- b. Department of Public Works: Production Schedule Overtime will be paid at the rate of time and one-half for hours beyond the normal hours provided the day extends beyond 5 :00 p.m. If the day does not extend beyond 5:00 p.m., the hour from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. shall be at the rate of straight time. Overtime at the rate of time and one-half will be paid for any hours worked between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. and Sundays except for Water Department standby. c. -Office Workers 'overtime at the rate of straight time shall be paid for all hours worked in excess of thirty-seven and one-half hours in any one week. d. Any Departments or Employees who are not specifically covered by Article 11; Sections a, b, or c, that have an overtime situation, must first submit the situation to the Personnel Board in writing and receive a written decision from the Personnel Board before any overtime shall be paid. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town adopt the revision of the Personnel By-Laws as proposed. ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to remove the Police Chief and Full-Time Fire Chief from the classification of positions under the Hanover Personnel By-Laws, or take any other action relative thereto. By Board of Selectmen VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. Motion to take up Article 12 out of order. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. Refer to Article 12. ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray Town charges for the period July 1, 1974, through June 30, 1975, inclusive; or take any other action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town raise and appropriate such sums of money to defray Town charges in the amounts specified and by the method designated as recommended on pages 8 through 12 of the Advisory Committee Report containing the Warrant of the Annual Town Meeting as corrected. Each item is to be considered as a separate appropriation and such appropriation to be expended for that purpose only. -23- GENERAL GOVERNMENT Advisory Committee - Payroll $ 300 Advisory Committee - Expenses ISO Selectmen's Payroll 12,750 Selectmen's Expenses 4,200 Accountant's Payroll 14,939 Accountant's Expenses 2,050 Treasurer's Payroll 14,833 Treasurer's Expenses 3,550 Tax Collector Payroll 21,657 Tax Collector Expenses 5,430 Assessors' Payroll 29,435 Assessors' Expenses 5,200 Town Clerk's Payroll 10,098. Town Clerk's Expenses 1,265 Law - Town Counsel 1,500 Law -Town Counsel Expenses 500 Law - Other Legal Expenses 10,000 Law - Tax Title Expenses 100 Elections, Town Meetings - Salaries 4,800 Elections, Town Meetings - Expenses 3,000 Registrars Payroll 5,200 Registrars Expenses 3,400 Planning Board - Payroll 1,583 Planning Board - Expenses 1,300 Board of Appeals - Payroll 7,772 Board of Appeals - Expenses 8,250 Town Hall - Payroll $179,962 Town Hall - Expenses Totals PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY Police - Payroll $246,139 Police Expenses 18,429A Fire Department Payroll 40,098 -24- - Fire Department Expenses 20,400A Suppression of Fires Payroll 28,000 Building Inspector Payroll 19,054 Building Inspector Expenses 1,825 Gas Inspector Payroll 1,138 Gas Inspector Expenses 200 Plumbing Inspector Payroll 3,250 Wiring Inspector - Payroll 5,341 Wiring Inspector Expenses 500 Sealer of Weights & Measures Payroll 1,000 Sealer of Weights & Measures Expenses 200 Dog Officer Payroll 2,000 Dog Officer Expenses 500 Emergency Communications Payroll 30,068 Emergency Communications Expenses 8,100 Total $425,242 A - $38,829.00 to be appropriated from the State and Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account. HEALTH AND SANITATION Appropriation Visiting Nurse - Payroll $ 11,120 Visiting Nurse - Expenses 275 Board of Health - Payroll 61,882 Boar~ of Heal th - Expenses 131,054A Inspector of Animals - Payrbll 500 Total $204,831 A - $131,054.00 to be appropriated from the State and Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account. VETERANS ASSISTANCE Director of Veterans Services Payroll $ 2,890 -25- I Director of Veterans Services Expenses 500 Veterans' Benefits 50,000 Totals $53,390 PUBLIC WORKS Appropriation ADMINISTRATION Administration Salaries $25,821 Administration Expenses 7,000 Sub Total $32,821 IDGHWAY Highway Salaries $100,191 Highway Expenses 51,950 Snow & Ice Removal Payroll 12,600 Snow & Ice Removal Expenses 60,000 Sub Total ' $224,741 WATER Water Salaries $111,565A Water Expenses 142,519B Sub Total $254,084 CEMETERY Cemetery Salaries $23,026C Cemetery Expenses 4,250 Sub Total $27,276 TREE Tree Salaries $12,600 Tree Expenses 6,400 Sub Total $19,000 DRAINAGE Drainage Expenses $12,500 Total $570,422 A- $111,565.00 to be appropriated from Water Revenue Account July I, 1974- June 30, 1975 -26- B - $72,110.00 to be appropriated from Water Revenue Account July 1, 1974 - June 30, 1975 C - $10,000.00 to be appropriated from the Graves & Foundations Account PARK AND RECREATION Appropriation Park & Recreation - Payroll $16,160 Park & Recreation - Expenses 6,820 Total $22,980 LIBRARY Appropriation John Curtis Free Library - Salaries $31,308 J SCHOOLS Appropriation School - Salaries and Expenses $4,509,214 (Includes regular day, evening, special, trade and practical arts and out of State travel) Regional Vocational School Federal Aided Programs 103,870 Total Appropriation $4,613.084 Less: 1. Federal Funds available estimated to be received, and to be applied. PL 864 -Title III $ 8,000 PL874 17,000 PL 89-10 1 25,000 PL 89 10 11 7,000 PL 90 576 30,000 2. Estimated Evening School Fees anticipated (inc. Drivers Ed.) to be applied 4,000 Total to be applied 91,000 Net to be raised and appropriated $4,522,084 -27- PENSIONS - RETIREMENT Appropriation Plymouth County Retirement Fund $90,043 Plymouth County Retirement Fund Expenses 2,478 Totals $92,521 UNCLASSIFIED Appropriation Town Reports $ 7,642 Memorial Day 1,000 Veterans Day 500 Blue Cross-Blue Shield Insurance Expenses 50,000 Group Life Insurance Expenses 3,000 Insurance 65,000 Clerical Pool Payroll 200 Personnel Board - Payroll 200 Personnel Board - Expenses 300 Town Gas Pump & Storage 30,000 Reserve Fund 75,000AB Council for the Aging 1,000 Street Takings 500 Street Lighting 21,000 Traffic Signals & Signs - Expenses 3,000 Street Acceptances - Expenses 500 Total $258,842 A - $28,000 to be appropriated from Overlay Account B - $47,000 to be appropriated from E & D Fund INTEREST ON MATURING DEBT Appropriation Interest on Temporary Loans $ 45,000 Interest on Maturing Debt - Schools 181,630 -28- Interest on Maturing Debt-Water 56,385 AB Principal Payments on Maturing Debt - Schools 300,000 Principal Payments on Maturing Debt - Water 160,000 B Bond Issue Expenses 9,500 , Total $752,515 A - $41,500 to be appropriated from Surplus Water Revenue. B- $174,885 to be appropriated from Water Revenue Account July 1, 1974 - June 30, 1975 *Grand Total of Budget Recommendations $7,124,597 Raise and Appropriate $6,469,654 FromE&D 47,000 From the State and Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account 169,883 From Overlay Surplus Account 28,000 From Water Revenue Account 358,560 From Surplus Water Revenue 41,500 From Graves & Foundations Account 10,000 Total $7,124,597 *Figures do not include Articles referred to Town Meeting ARTICLES To see if the Town will authorize the Collector of Taxes to use all means of collecting taxes which a Town Treasurer when appointed Collector may use, or take any oilier action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, in accordance with the provisions of 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 to issue a note or notes, therefor, payable within one year, and 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, or take any other action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. -29- ARTICLE 10 To s~e if the Town will vote to authorize its Treasurer to accept such trust funds as may be· placed in her hands during the fiscal year commencing July I, 1974 or take any other action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $3,027.27 the sum of the 1973 Dog Tax, to the Trustees of the John Curtis Free Library, said money to be expended under the direction of the Trustees of said Library, or take any other action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $3,027.27, the sum of the 1973 Dog Tax, to the John Curtis Free Library Account. ARTICLE 12 We move that the Town appropriate the sum of $157,365.00 from the E&D Fund to defray Water Operations Expenses incurred and to be incurred for the period January 1, 1973, thru June 30, 1974. We move that the Town rescind the. appropriation of P.L. 92-512 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $157,365.00 made under Article 6 at the March 5, 1973, Annual Town Meeting for Water Operations Expenses fur the period January 1, 1973, thru June 30, 1974, and to transfer said expenses from the P.L. 92-512 account to the Water Operations Expenses Account. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to authorize its Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to dispose of such parcels of real estate as may have been or may be taken by the Town under Tax Title foreclosure proceedings, or take any other action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from any available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money to be added to the Stabilization Fund created under Article 15 of the 1958 Annual Town Meeting, or take any other action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $52,000.00 from the E&D Fund for this purpose. -30- ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $100.00 for the use of the Trustees for County Aid to Agriculture and authorize the Board of Selectmen to choose a director to serve for the period July 1, 1974, to June 30, 1975, inclusive, or take any other action relative thereto. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate from E&D Fund $100.00 for this purpose, and the Board of Selectmen so be authorized. ARTICLE 16 To see if the Town will assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, including any amendments thereto, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewater, foreshores, and shores along a public beach including the Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 17 To See if the Town will vote to amend the By-Laws of the Town of Hanover by deleting Article II, Section 3 in its entirety and substituting therefor, the following: Commencing in calendar year 1975 the Annual Town Meeting for the consideration of such business as shall be contained in the articles of the warrant shall be held on the first Monday in May of each year at eight o'clock p.m.; and the annual election of town officers shall be held on the Saturday immediately following the first Monday in May of each year. Board of Selectmen VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Selectmen to appoint a committee of 3 citizens of the Town for the purpose of publishing an up-to-date booklet ofthe By-Laws of the Town of Hanover, said committee to report at the next Annual Town Meeting; and to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000.00 for this purpose, or take any other action relative thereto. By Board of Selectmen VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. -31 - ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the present Drainage Committee established pursuant to Article 29 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1957 and to establish in its place a Drainage Coordinating Committee consisting of three members: one member from the Board of Public Works, who will serve as chairman. one member from the Board of Health and one member from the Planning Board; each member is to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the respective organization, or take any other action thereto. Board of Public Works. Planning Board Board of Health Moved that the Town discontinue the present Drainage Committee and to establish in its place a Drainage Coordinating Committee consisting of three members: one member from the Board of Public Works, one member from the Board of Health, and one member from the Planning Board; each member is to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of his respective board. Effective June 30, 1974. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 20 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds a sum of money to purchase and equip two (2) Station Wagons, Ambulance Type, 1974 Police Cruisers and to authorize the trade-in of one {I) I 973 Ford Station Wagon Police Cruiser Ambulance Type and one {I) I 97 l Dodge Station Wagon Ambulance Type Police Cruiser, said purchasing and equipping to be under the direction of the Chief of Police and the Board of Selectmen, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen and Chief of Police VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $8,100 from the State & Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 21 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds a sum of money to purchase and equip one (1) Sedan Type Unmarked Cruiser and to authorize the trade-in of one (I) 1969 Dodge Sedan Unmarked Cruiser, said purchasing and equipping to be under the direction of the Chief of Police and the Board of Selectmen, or take any other action relative thereto: Board of Selectmen and Chief of Police -32- VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,800 from the State & Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account for this purpose. A motion, duly seconded to take Article 24 out of order was defeated. ARTICLE 22 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $ l ,~!l0.00 to purchase fire hose, said purchasing to be done by the Board of Fire Engineers, or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover Board of Fire Engineers VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE 23 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds a sum of money to purchase and equip a 750 GPM combination Pumping Engine, said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Fire Engineers, and to authorize the trade-in of a 1957 Ford Pumping Engine by the Board of Fire Engineers or take any other action relative thereto. Hanover Board of Fire Engineers VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000 from the State & Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 24 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $123,500.00 for the use of the Conservation Commission, or take any other action relative thereto. Conservation Commission VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of $121,000.00 from the State & Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 25 To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Health to enter into negotiations with other municipalities and/or private contractors, for the purpose of disposing of their rubbish at the Hanover Transfer Station on a cost plus per ton basis, or take any other act~on relative thereto. · Board of Health VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. -33- ARTICLE 26 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $4,000.00 for Brook and Stream clearance, all work to be done and expenditures made by the Board of Public Works Commissioners and the Board of Health with the assistance of the Drainage Committee and/or Drainage Coordinating Committee, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Health VOTED: That this Article be passed over. ARTICLE 27 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, as one sum, for the use of the Trustees of the John Curtis Free Library, the sum of $3,790.13 now in the E&D Account, representing the receipts from State Assistance to that Library during the year 1973, or take any other action relative thereto. Trustees, John Curtis Free Library VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $3,790.13 from the State & Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 28 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $4,000.00 for the purpose of completing the development of new cemetery lots in the Hanover Cemetery under· the direction of the Board of Public Works. Said amount to be added to the balance now on hand that was voted under Article 60 of the annual Town Meeting of 197 I, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 from the Graves and Foundations Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 29 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 from receipts from annual care of graves, foundations and sale of lots to the cemetery account to be expended in accordance with the provisions of Sections 15 and 25 of Chapter 114 of the General Laws. or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 from the Graves and Foundations account for this purpose. -34- ARTICLE 30 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $2,000.00 for the installation of a water main from Main Street to the cemetery maintenance building and for the installation of a toilet in said building; said work to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 from the Graves and Foundations Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 31 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from avail able funds, the sum of $3,000.00 to purchase and equip a compact size sedan motor vehicle; said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works. or take any other action relative thereto. , Board of Public Works VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 from the E&D Fund for this purpose. ARTICLE 32 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $4,000.00 for the purchase of a meter test stand for the Water Division of the Board of Public Works, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 from the E&D Fund for this purpose. ARTICLE 33 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds. the sum of $3,000.00 to purchase and equip a half-ton pick up Truck; said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 from the Surplus Water Revenue Account for this purpose. -35 - ARTICLE 34 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $10,500.00 to purchase and equip a 16,000 GVW Truck; said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of $1,807.81 from the Machinery Rental Fund and appropriate the sum of $8,692.19 from the E&D Fund for this purpose. It was voted at 11 :40 P.M ., to adjourn this meeting to Tuesday, March 5, 1974, to convene at the High School at 8:00 P.M. A true record. Attest: June I. Smith Assistant Town Clerk JOURNAL FOR ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1974 The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at the Hanover High School at 8:30 P.M. with 3 I 3 voters present. ARTICLE 35 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $8,000.00 to purchase and equip a rubber-tired tractor said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That this Article be passed over. ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds. the sum of $6,000.00 to purchase and equip a one ton, four wheel drive truck with dump body and to authorize the trade-in of the present 1963 truck; said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 for this purpose. -36- ARTICLE 37 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $29,500.00 to purchase and equip a vacuum type sweeper and to authorize the trade-in of the present sweeper; said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $29,500 from the State and Local Assistance Act of 1972 Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 38 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $7,000.00 to purchase and equip a mist blower for insect pest control and Dutch Elm control, and to authorize the trade-in of the present hydraulic sprayer, said purchasing and equipping to be done under the direction of the Board of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE 39 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $6,000.00 which may be used for State Aid construction for Cedar Street, King Street Bridge and Summer Street, in conjunction with any available State and County funds, and in addition to appropriate from available funds in the treasury, the sum of $24,493.00 to meet the State's and County's share of the cost of this work, reimbursement received therefrom to be returned to available funds, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $30,493.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE 40 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of$ I ,000.00 which may be used for State Aid Improvement for highway maintenance, in conjunction with any available State and County funds, in addition, to appropriate from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $2,000.00 to meet the State's and County's share of the cost of this -37- work, reimbursement received therefrom to be returned to available funds, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE 41 To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $26,000.00 from the proceeds received or to be received from the State under the provisions of Section 21, Chapter 1140, Acts of 1973, for the construction of Spring and Center Street and any other work permitted under the provisions of said Act. on such roads within the town as may be approved by the Board of Selectmen and the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 42 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $17,400.00 for the purpose of resurfacing all or portions of Pine Tree Drive and Old Town Way or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $17,400.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE 43 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $10,000.00 for completion of the reconstruction of Plain Street, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE 44 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds. the sum of $30,000.00 for the purpose of cleaning and painting and providing preventative maintenance for water standpipes or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works -38- VOTED: That the Town appropriate the sum of $30,000.00 from the Water Revenue Account for this purpose. ARTICLE45 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds, the sum of $2,500.00 for the purpose of obtaining preliminary plans, soil analysis, and site plans for a Public Works Garage, on a site to be selected later; said project to be under the direction and control of the Department of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE 46 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $2,000.00 for the purpose of constructing a cement block building at the side of the Union Street water standpipe for the purpose of housing radio transmission equipment, and to authorize and empower the Board of Public Works to lease antenna space in said building to private individuals on such terms and conditions as the Board of Public Works may deem in the best interest of the Town, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works A motion for the Town to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for this purpose was defeated. ARTICLE 47 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Department of Public Works of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the construction of a dam and spillway at Forge Pond under the provisions of Chapter 91 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Public Works VOTED: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 48 To see if the Town will vote to take by eminent domain a perpetual easement for access to the Union Street water standpipes over a 40 foot strip of land extending from Union Street in a Northerly direction approximately 600 feet, as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to, including the right to pass over said strip by foot or vehicle and to install utilities, storm drains, and the right to pave said strip, said easement to be on common with other landowners lawfully entitled to use the same: and to take by eminent domain the fee in a strip of land 40 feet in -39- width extending Northerly from the Northerly end of the easement hereinbefore described, a distance of approximately 420 feet to land of the Town of Hanover said strip of land being shown on a plan entitled "Union Street, Water Standpipe, Access Taking" by Pilgrim Land Survey, Inc., on file with the Office of the Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen; and to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,500.00 for said purpose. Said taking to be made for the purpose of controlling access to and protecting the water standpipe location. Board of Public Works VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 from the Surplus Water Revenue Account for this purpose. ARTICLE 49 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Moderator with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to appoint a sewer study committee consisting of five members; one member from the Board of Health, one member from the Board of Public Works Commissioners, one member from the Advisory Commhtee, and two citizens at large to study the Sewer Study Report that was made pursuant to Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of June 5, 1967; and to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000.00 for this purpose, and to report at the next Special or Annual Town Meeting or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Health VOTED: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for this purpose. ARTICLE SO To see if the Town will vote to adopt a Hanover Sign By-Law to become Article XXII of the By-Laws of the Town of Hanover as follows: SIGN BY-LAW, TOWN OF HANOVER, MASSACHUSETTS AR TI CLE 1: Purposes This by-law is adopted for the regulation and restriction of billboards, signs and other advertising devices within this Town on public ways or on private property within public view of a public way, public park or reservation in order to protect and enhance the visual environment of this Town and the safety, convenience and welfare of its residents. ARTICLE 2: Authority and Interpretation This by-law is hereby declared to be remedial and protective and is to be so construed as to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof. This by-law is adopted pursuant to Chapters 93, and 438 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. -40- ARTICLE 3: Definitions 3.1. Accessory Sign: Any sign or device of similar intent that advertises, calls attention to, or indicates the person occupying the premises on which the sign is erected or maintained, or the business transacted thereon, or advertises the property itself or any part thereof as for sale or rent, and which contains no other matter. 3.2. Interested Person: Any person residing in or owning or operating a business in this Town who requests the Sign Officer in writing that his name be placed on a mailing list. In addition, such list shall include the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board of the Town of Hanover. 3.3. Non-Accessory Sign: Any sign not an accessory sign including, but not limited to, billboards. 3.4. Person: Shall include an individual, corporation, society, association, partner ship, trust or other entity, public or private. 3.S. Public way: Shall include any private way that is open to public use. 3.6. Sign: Any permanent or temporary structure, billboard, device, letter, word, illuminated fixture, electric bulb, tube or similar contrivance, medal, banner, pennant, insignia, flag, or any other representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an advertisement, announcement, attraction or direction which is on a public way or on private property within public view of a public way, public park or reservation. 3.7. Standing Sign: Any accessory sign that is not attached to a building. 3.8. Sign, area of: (a) the area of a sign shall be considered to include all lettering, wording, and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background upon which they are displayed, and any frame around the sign and any "cutouts" or extensions, but shall not include any -supporting structure or bracing if such structure or bracing is incidental to the function of the sign. (b) the area of a sign consisting of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted on a surface, building, wall or window, shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or triangle which encompasses all of said letters and symbols. (c) Only one side shall be counted in computing the area of a double-faced sign. 3.9. Temporary Sign: Any sign, including political . signs, not intended to be maintained permanently. ARTICLE 4: Administration and Enforcement 4.1. Enforcement: The Building Inspector of the Town of Hanover is hereby charged with the enforcement of this by-law and is hereby designated as the Sign Officer. (a) The Sign Officer and his duly authorized agents shall, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, have the power to enter upon the premises on which any sign is erected or maintained in order to inspect such sign. (b) The. Sign Officer is further· authorized, upon notice as herein provided, to order the repair, removal or revocation of any sign which in his judgement is, or is likely to become, dangerous, unsafe or in disrepair, or which is erected or maintained contrary to this by-law. The Sign Officer shall serve a written notice and order upon the owner of record of the premises where the sign is located and any advertiser, tenant or other person known to him having control or a substantial interest in said sign, directing the repair or removal of the sign within a time not to exceed thirty days after giving of such notice. If such notice and order is not -41- obeyed within such period of time, the Sign Officer and his duly appointed agents shall, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, have the power to enter upon the premises on which said sign is erected or maintained and repair or remove, or cause to be repaired or removed, said sign. All expenses incurred by the Sign Officer and his duly authorized agents in removing or repairing any sign shall be assessable against any person who failed to obey said notice and order and shall be recoverable with costs in any court of competent jurisdiction if not paid within thirty days after written notice of assessment is given by the Sign Officer to such person. 4.2. Permits: (a) No sign shall be erected, altered or enlarged until an application on the appropriate form furnished by the Sign Officer has been filed with the Sign Officer containing such information, including photographs, plans and scale drawings, as he may require, and a permit for such erection, alteration or enlargement has been issued by him. Such permit shall be issued only if the Sign Officer determines that the sign complies or will comply with all applicable provisions by this by-law. A schedule of fees for such permits shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 5: Movement, Illumination and Color. 5.1. Movement. No sign shall contain any moving, flashing or animated lights, or visible moving or moveable parts, except such portions of a sign that consist solely of indicators of time or temperature. Automatically or manually continuous changing message signs are not permitted. 5.2. Illumination. Signs may be illuminated only by the following means: (a) By a white, steady stationary light of reasonable intensity, shielded and directed solely at the sign. (b) By a white interior light of reasonable intensity. (c) Neon tubes or similar devices are not permitted. 5.3. Color: No sign shall contain more than four colors including background color. No sign shall contain colored lights, interior or exterior. 5.4. Christmas Decorations. Christmans decorations shall not be subject to this by-law for the period from November 1 to January 10 of any given Season. 5.5 Interior Signs. The provisions of the by-law shall apply not only to exterior signs but also to interior signs which are so placed as to be visible through windows, doors or other openings from the exterior. ARTICLE 6: Non-accessory Signs. Non-accessory signs including billboards shall not be permitted. ARTICLE 7: Accessory Signs 7.1 Residence Districts. In an area zoned as Residence, no accessory sign shall be erected or maintained except as follows: (a) One sign displaying the street number and/or name of the occupant of the premises not exceeding six square feet in area. Such sign may include identification of an ·accessory professional office or other accessory uses permitted in a residential district. (b) One "for sale" or "for rent" sign not exceeding six square feet in area and advertising only the premises on which it is located. This type of sign is to be in -42- conformity with Article 5 and shall be removed within 30 days of the sale of said premises or within three days of the rental of said premises. ( c) One contractor's sign, not exceeding six square feet in area, maintained on the premises while construction is in process and containing information relevant to the project. Such sign shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction but in any case within 60 days from the erection thereof, unless a written extension has been issued by the Sign Officer specifying the date when the extension expires. (d) One identification sign not exceeding six square feet in area at any public entrance to a subdivision or multifamily development by special permit of the Sign Officer which shall specify limits on the size and the length of time such sign is to be maintained. (e) Signs, entrance markers, etc. for a church, synagogue, school or similar institution shall be permitted. The size and location shall be at the discretion of the Sign Officer, but in no case shall a sign exceed 18 square feet in size nor shall it exceed 15 feet in height from the ground. The provisions of Article 5 shall apply to these signs. (f) Where a legal, nonconforming business use is within a residential district, the Sign Officer may allow a sign exceeding the requirements above, provided said sign is in keeping with the general intent of this by-law and the appearance, placement and size will not harm the appearance and safety of the general area. In no case shall such signs exceed 50% of the area requirements in business zones. Before granting such a permit, the Selectmen shall hold a public hearing and give notice, at the petitioner's expense, to Interested Persons and abutters and shall reach a decision within ten days from the date of the hearing. 7.2 Business Districts. In an area zoned as a business, commercial or limited industrial district, no accessory sign shall be erected or maintained except accessory signs which are permitted in residental areas, as provided in section 7 .1. of this Article, or accessory signs which comply with the following requirements: (a) Attached Signs: (1) Location: (i) The sign shall be firmly affixed to the building. (ii) The sign shall be affixed to the wall or facade of a building. Roof signs, so-called, shall be permitted if said signs do not project more than four feet above the roof line of a flat-roof building nor above the ridge of a pitched roof. (iii) All attached signs shall be mounted parallel or flush with the building wall. Excepting for raised, molded letters and framing, no part of the sign shall project more than six inches from the wall of the building. Signs mounted perpendicular or at any angle to a wall are not permitted. (2) Size: The area of any sign shall not exceed the lesser of (I) 250 square feet or (2) 10 percent of the area of the wall or facade upon which the sign is located. If a sign is located partially or entirely above the wall, as specified in Section 7 .2.(a)( 1)(ii), the area requirement shall still be based on the wall area as specified herein. (3) Number: There shall be not more than one exterior sign per side for each business building except that if there be more than one public entrance to any such business, there may be one additional secondary sign for each such entrance; provided that the aggregate area of all such secondary signs shall not exceed 50% of the maximum permissable area authorized in section 7 .2.(a)(2). In addition to the -43- foregoing sign or signs, one directory of the business establishments occupying a building may be affixed to the exterior wall of the building at each public entrance to the building. Such directory shall not exceed an area determined on the basis of one square foot for each establishment occupying the building. In areas such as shopping centers where one-story buildings are occupied by more than one business, the frontage actually utilized by each separate business shall be used to calculate the wall area for sign purposes and each such business shall be treated as if in a detached business building. (b) Standing Signs: The Sign Officer may permit the erection of not more than one standing sign per building lot if said sign complies with Article 5 hereof and with the general purpose and intent of this by-law. In granting such permission, the Sign Officer shall specify the size, type and location of the sign and impose such other terms and conditions as may be deemed to be in the public interest; provided, however, that no such sign shall exceed 48 square feet in area or 15 feet in height from the ground. In cases of shopping malls and comparable multi-building commercial centers, more than one standing sign may be allowed at major street entrances provided such entrances are more than 250 feet apart. 7 .3. Special Signs: (a) Signs painted or placed on the inside or outside of the glass of a window or otherwise located in an opening so as to be visible from the exterior shall be permitted in a business district, provided that the aggregate area of such sign shall not exceed 20 percent of the area of the window glass or of the opening. Signs and devices of this nature shall conform in all respects with Article 5. (b) Temporary Signs: Temporary signs, including political signs, which comply with these by-laws shall be permitted in all districts as specified herein. Before a temporary sign ( other than a temporary sign placed in a window) shall be erected or displayed, there shall be deposited with the Sign Officer the sum of $25.00 for each commercial sign and $25.00 for any fixed number of political signs. A removal date shall be specified in the permit. The deposit shall be refunded upon the timely removal of the sign or signs. In the event of failure to remove the sign or signs within the period prescribed, the Sign Officer shall apply the deposit towards the cost of removing the sign or signs, and any balance of the deposit shall be forfeited. (I) Temporary signs may be authorized by the Sign Officer for public or charitable purposes. (2) Any temporary sign, including public and charitable signs, shall comply with Article 5 of this by-law. (3) Temporary signs, including political signs, shall be constructed in a manner deemed safe by the Sign Officer and in no case shall such signs be attached to or supported by a portable contrivance, wheeled or not wheeled, excepting such signs may be allowed for political purposes on an election day only. No vehicle, trailer, balloon, boat, etc. shall be used as a temporary or permanent means for exhibiting a sign which may circumvent or derogate from the intent of this by-law. (4) Parking Signs in business districts. The provisions of Section 7.2 shall not apply to any sign limited solely to directing traffic within or setting out restrictions on the use of parking areas and not exceeding two square feet in area. These signs are, however, subject to other sections including Article 5. ARTICLE 8: Nonconforming Signs. 8.1. Any sign legally erected prior to the adoption of this by-law, or any amendment thereof, and which does not conform to this by-law shall be deemed -44- immediately nonconforming. As compensation to the owner or owners, such signs may continue to be maintained for a period not longer than five years after the date of adoption of this by-law. Such a sign shall not be enlarged, reworded, redesigned or altered in any way unless it is brought into conformity with this by-law. Any such sign which has been destroyed or damaged to such an extent that the cost of restoration would exceed 35% of the replacement value of the sign at the time of the destruction or damage, shall not be repaired or rebuilt or altered in any form unless in conformity with this by-law. In the case of signs erected by a specific Special Use Permit granted by the Hanover Board of Appeals during tile period from June 14, 1965 through December 31, 1973, such signs shall not be deemed nonconforming for such length of time as said signs conform to the conditions of the Special Use Permit. 8.2. The compensation and exemptions granted in Section 8.1 to nonconforming signs and signs conforming under a Special Use Permit shall immediately terminate with respect to any sign which (I) shall have been abandoned; (2) advertises or calls attention to any products, businesses or activities which are no longer carried on or sold, whether generally or at the particular premises; (3) shall not have been repaired or properly maintained within sixty days after notice to that effect has been given by the Sign Officer; or ( 4) is a nonconforming non-accessory sign. 8.3. In any case, any nonconforming sign shall be made conforming within one year of the adoption of these by-laws insofar as the provisions of Article 5 are concerned, excepting existing, non-flashing neon tubes may continue in use for the full five year period. 8.4 No sign shall be affixed upon or painted upon any rock, tree or utility pole excepting legal signs as specified in Article 8.5. 8.5 Such signs as legal and public signs such as are required by law including "posting" signs, so-called, including "no hunting" and "no trespassing" signs; traffic signs; Historic markers; memorial signs; and similar signs are allowed in any district. ARTICLE 9: Appeal Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Sign Officer under this by-law may file a written appeal with the Board of Appeals of the Town of Hanover within twenty-one days (21) after the order or decision of the Sign Officer: Upon filing of such an appe~l, the Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing thereon, notice of which shall be given by publication as specified by law and mailing, at the expense of the aggrieved person, to all interested persons. The granting of an appeal or any variance from these by-laws shall be based upon the applicant's proof that such a grant or variance would meet all three of the following criteria: (I) The situation is unique and distinctive to the particular property in question; (2) Strict implemen tation of the by-law would cause an undue hardship in the specific instance; and (3) Granting of the appeal or a variance from this by-law would not derogate from the intent of this by-law and would be in the public interest. ARTICLE 10: Penalties Unless some other penalty is expressly provided by law, or some by-law of the Town, whoever violates any provision of this by-law or any lawful order of the Sign Officer shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50.00 dollars for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall be construed as a separate offense. -45- ARTICLE 11: Severability. The invalidity of any section or provision of this by-law shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof. Board of Selectmen Motion to Amend this Article was defeated. VOTED: That the Town accept this article as prepared. ARTICLE 51 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XVI of the By-Laws of the Town of Hanover by deleting Section 5 and renumbering Sections 6 and 7 to Sections 5 and 6, respectively, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen We move that the Town amend Article XVI of the By-Laws of the Town of Hanover by deleting Section 5 and renumbering Section 6 and 7 to Section 5 and 6 respectively said action to become effective upon the effective day of the Hanover Sign By-Law voted under Article 50 of this warrant. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 52 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Hanover Zoning By-Law by deleting all of the present paragraph E of Section VII and substituting therefor the following: E. Signs: Signs shall be permitted in all districts provided they are in conformance with the Hanover Sign By-Law. Board of Selectmen We move that the Town amend the Hanover Zoning By-Law by deleting all of the present paragraph E of Section VII and substituting therefor the following: E. Signs: Signs shall be permitted in all districts provided they are in conformance with the Hanover Sign By-Law. and that the effective date of this amendment be the effective date of the Hanover Sign By-Law voted under Article 50 of this warrant. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE $3 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XVI, of the By-Laws of the Town of Hanover by adding a new Section 7 as set forth below, or take any other action relative thereto. -46- No person sh~ll leave any vehicle or material or place any obstruction in any sidewalk, street, or public place and suffer the same to remain there over night without maintaining a sufficient light and suitable guards over or near the same throughout the night nor allow the same to remain after notice from a police officer, constable or the highway superintendent or other officer in charge of streets to remove the same. The highway superintendent or other officer in charge of the streets, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing ice, from any way, shall have the power to remove, or cause to be removed, to some convenient place, including in such a term a public garage, any vehicle or other material interfering with such work, and for imposing liability for the cost of such removal, and of the storage charges, if any, resulting therefrom, upon the owner of such vehicle or other material. Board of Selectmen Moved that the Town amend Article XV of the By-Laws of the Town of. Hanover by adding a new Section 12 as follows: The selectmen may, and at the request of the highway superintendent or other officer in charge of streets and public ways, shall, upon notice, prohibit or otherwise restrict: the overnight parking of vehicles, or the leaving of objects or materials overnight, or both, upon the streets and public ways of the Town, which may obstruct, interfere with, endanger or render hazardous, the removal of snow or ice therefrom: and in connection with the above, the selectmen, and any police officer, constable or other person acting at their direction, shall be authorized to remove or cause to be removed at the risk of the owner thereof, to some convenient place, any vehicle or other object from said streets and public ways and to levy and assess the owner or other person responsible therefor, the reasonable cost of removal and the storage thereof for the account of the Town. Board of Selectmen VOTED: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 54 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or to appropriate from available funds the sum of $2,500.00 as authorized by Section 1 of Chapter 911 of the 1971 Acts of the General Court; in anticipation of the celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the American Revolution, and authorize the Town Treasurer to deposit said funds in a special fund, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of said Chapter 911, or take any other acti<;m relative thereto. Submitted by the Hanover Bicentennial Committee VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 for this purpose. -47- ARTICLE SS To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Hanover Bicentennial Committee to also act as .the Committee to plan the 250th anniversary celebration of the Town of Hanover scheduled for 1977, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED: That the Town so do. ARTICLE S6 To see if the Town will vote to amend the existing Zoning By-Laws by revising the Hanover, Massachusetts Zoning Map of June 14, 1965 (including any revisions and/or amendments thereto to date) as follows: That land situated on the Southwesterly corner of Broadway and Columbia Road shown on Town of Hanover Assessors' Map No. 57 as Lots No. 142, 144 and 102, which land is now zoned for "Business" be hereafter designated "Commercial", or take any action relative thereto. Hanover Development and Industrial Commi~sion Motion for a secret ballot, duly seconded, was not carried. VOTED: 228 voting in the affirmative and 33 in the negative that the Town so do. ARTICLE S7 To see if the Town will vote to designate all of Whiting Street as a "Scenic Road" pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 67 of the 1973 Acts of the General Court (also known as Section 1 SC of Chapter 40 of the General Laws,) or take any other action relative thereto. Motion to pass over Article 57 carried. Count 87 to 86. At Adjourned Town Meeting held on March 6, 1974 after Article 58 a motion duly seconded, to accept Article 57 as originally written, so voted. It was voted at 12:25 A.M., to adjourn after a count 182, not a quorum, to Wednesday, March 6, 1974, to convene at the High School at 8:00 P.M. A TRUE COPY. ATTEST: June I. Smith Assistant Town Qerk JOURNAL FOR ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1974 The Adjourned Annual Town Meeting was called to order at the Hanover High School at 8:45 P.M., with 232 voters present. -48- ARTICLE 58 To see if the Town will vote to designate all of Union Street as a "Scenic Road" pursuant to provisions of Chapter 67 of the 1973 Acts of the General Court (also known as Section lSC of Chapter 40 of the General laws) or take any other action relative thereto. By Planning Board The motion that the Article be passed over was rejected. A motion, duly seconded, to accept article as written, was so voted. Motion, duly seconded, for reconsideration of Article 57 was voted 131 in the affirmative and 45 in the negative. A quorum was questioned and 205 voters counted. Refer to Article 57 for results of reconsideration. ARTICLE 59 To see if the Town will vote to designate Washington Street from the Pembroke town line to its junction with Route 53, Columbia Road and Hanover Street as a "Scenic Road" pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 67 of the 1973 Acts of the General Court {also known as Section 15C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws), or take any other action relative thereto. By Planning Board The motion that Article 59 be passed over was rejected. A motion, duly seconded to accept article as written, was so voted. ARTICLE 60 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $1,000.00 to be expended by the Department of Public Works in grading and seeding within the street bounds of Heritage Way; and to see if the Town will vote to accept as a public way the following private way in accordance with the layout, with the bounds and measurements thereon, as filed with the Town Clerk, Heritage Way; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land within said layout by purchase or eminent domain; or take any other action relative thereto. By Board of Selectmen Moved that the Town accept as a public way, Heritage Way in accordance with the layout, and bounds and measurements thereon, as filed with the Town Clerk, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to be expended by the Department of Public Works in grading and seeding within the bounds of Heritage Way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land within said layout by purchase of eminent domain. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. -49- ARTICLE 61 To see if the Town will vote to accept as public ways the following private ways in accordance with the layouts, with the bounds and measurements thereon, as filed with the Town Clerk, Bittersweet Lane and Twin Fawn Drive; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land within said layouts by purchase or eminent domain; and to raise and appropriate or appropriate from available funds the sum of $3,000.00 to be expended by the Department of Public Works in grading, seeding and other necessary work within the layout of Twin Fawn, or take any other action relative thereto. This proposed layout of Bittersweet Lane was previously laid out pursuant to Article 56 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1964. This proposed layout of Twin Fawn Drive includes within it Twin Fawn Drive from the intersection of Bittersweet Lane extending generally Northwesterly for a distance of eleven hundred (1,100) feet more or less that was previously laid out pursuant to Article 57 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1964. By Board of Selectmen We move that the Town accept as public ways the followin•g private ways in accordance with the layouts, with the bounds and measurement thereon, as filed with the Town Clerk, Bittersweet Lane and Twin Fawn Drive; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land within said layouts by purchase or eminent domain; and to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 for this purpose, to be expended by the Department of Public Works in grading, seeding and other necessary work, within the layout of Twin Fawn Drive. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. ARTICLE 62 To see if the Town will vote to accept as public ways the following private ways in accordance. with the layouts, with the bounds and measurements thereon, as filed with the Town Clerk, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire such land within said layouts by purchase or eminent domain or take any other action relative thereto. By Board of Selectmen Moved that the Town vote to accept as public ways the following private ways in accordance with the layouts, with the bounds and measurements thereon as filed with the T VOTED: That the Town so do. Moved that the Town do not accept Tower Hill Drive. VOTED: That the Town not accept Tower Hill Drive. - 50- ARTICLE 63 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to extend, on the same terms and conditions, a contract entered into with Cal's Motor Transpor tation, Inc., of Berkley, Massachusetts, for the disposal of Hanover's solid waste, for the additional period of five years -July 1, 1977, through June 30, 1982, inclusive, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Health VOTED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Town so do. Voted at 9:50 P.M. to adjourn to reconvene at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday, March 9, 1974, for the election of Town Officers. A TRUE RECORD ATTEST: (Signed) June I. Smith Assistant Town Clerk JOURNAL FOR ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1974 At 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 9, 1974, the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting convened at the Hanover High School for the Election of Officers. The Town Clerk read Article 64 from the warrant as follows: ARTICLE 64 To bring in their votes for each of the following for a term of three years: One Selectman, one Assessor, one Town Clerk, one Treasurer, one Tax Collector, one member of the School Committee, one member of the Board of Health, one Trustee of the Public Library, one member of the Board of Public Works. The following for a term of five years: One member of the Planning Board. The following for an unexpired term of four years: One member of the Planning Board. The following for an unexpired term of two years: One member of School Committee. The following for a term of one year: Moderator. The following Election Officers were in attendance, having been previously sworn in: Warden, Irving Lovell; Deputy Warden, David Studley; Clerk, Joseph Hannigan; Deputy Clerk, Joseph Zemotel; Inspectors, Thelma Nielsen, Barbara Smith, Annie Michalowski, Stella DeCoste; Deputy Inspectors, Barbara Beal, Marjorie Thomson, Edith Bates, Harry Winslow, Gustave Spurr, Ruth Thompson. The ballot box was opened, inspected, found empty, and the indicator showing zero before being locked. The keys were handed to Paul Hayes, Police Officer, who later turned them over to his relief William C. Johnson, Police Officer, who retained them until the close of the_ polls. -51- The polls were deGlared open and remained open until 8 P.M. The following tellers reported to count the ballots at 8 P.M., all having previously been sworn in: Dorothy Campbell, Stephen Richardson, Phyllis Garland, Lois Kendall, Barbara Robison, Eleanor Mcinnes, Emma Laidlaw, Avito d'Cicco, Anita Ekroth, Harry Monks, Dorothy Reich. The results of the balloting were as follows: Total number of votes cast was 1,323 Precinct I Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Total Selectmen (for three years) Francis J. Mitchell 416 390 298 1,104 Blanks 100 69 50 219 Assessor (for three years) Ralph C. Briggs 427 397 301 1,125 Blanks 89 62 47 · 198 Town Clerk (for three years) Dorothy R. Estes 263 112 144 519 John W. Murphy 248 345 201 794 Blanks 5 2 3 10 Town Treasurer (for three years) Dorothy E. Tripp 428 385 297 1,110 Scatter 1 I Blanks 88 73 51 212 Tax Collector (for three years) Eleanor S. Blaisdell 448 389 304 1,141 Blanks 68 70 44 182 School Committee (for three years) Earle H. Anderson 399 359 270 1,028 Scatter 1 1 Blanks 117 100 77 294 School Committee (for 1 year unexpired) Marjorie H. Abbot 403 366 269 1,038 Blanks 113 93 79 285 Board of Health (for three years) Edward R. Hammond, Jr. 415 374 288 1,077 Blanks 101 85 60 246 -52- Trustee for Public Library (for three years) Charles W. Adams 416 373 293 1,082 Blanks 100 86 55 241 Planning Board (for five years) Joseph J. Zemotel 379 347 268 994 Blanks 137 112 80 329 Planning Board (for four years unexpired term) Frederick W. Adami, III 149 205 103 457 Roger A. Leslie, Sr. 357 239 238 834 Blanks 10 15 7 32 Board of Public Works (for three years) S. Franklin Ames 429 392 301 1,122 Blanks 87 67 47 201 Moderator (for one year) George H. Lewald 408 379 299 1,086 Blanks 108 80 49 237 The Town Clerk announced the results of the election and the ballots were sealed as required. VOTED: That the meeting adjourn at 11 :05 P.M. A TRUE RECORD ATTEST June I. Smith Assistant Town Clerk -53- WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARIES HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1974 PLYMOUTH, SS. GREETING: To either of the Constables of the Town of Hanover In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in Hanover High School, Cedar Street, Tuesday, the Tenth Day of September, 1974, at 10:00 A.M. o'clock to 8:00 P.M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Nomination of Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth ATTORNEY GENERAL For this Commonwealth SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth TREASURER AND RECEIVER-GENERAL For this Commonwealth AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS For Twelfth Congressional District COUNCILLOR For Fourth Councillor District SENATOR For Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT (1) For Second Plymouth Representative District DISTRICT ATTORNEY For Plymouth District COUNTY COMMISSIONER (1) For Plymouth County SHERIFF For Plymouth County The polls will be open from 10:00 A.M. o'clock to 8:00 P.M. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. · Given under our hands this Twenty-sixth day of August, A.D. 1974 A true copy. Attest: Signed John B. Lingley, Constable Hanover, August 27, 1974 Signed Howard F. Levings Allan A. Carnes Francis J. Mitchell Selectmen of Hanover -54- RETURN OF WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1974 I have this day August 27, 1974, posted copies of the Warrant for. the state Primaries on the 10th of September, 1974, at the following locations in the Town of Hanover area. Hanover Town Hall Rome's Liquor Store Hanover Bowling Alley Curtis Compact Store Hanover Post Office American Legion Hall West Hanover Post Office North Hanover Fire House Stop & Shop Market Hanover Elks Hall Sylvester Hardware V.F.W. Hall Scotts News Store Town Pump Gas Station South Hanover Fire House Leslie's Store Center Hanover Fire House Doran's Ice Cream Stand West Hanover Fire House Angelo's Market Assinippi General Post Office Signed John B. Lingley Constable, Town of Hanover August 27, 1974 JOURNAL OF STATE PRIMARIES HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1974 The meeting for the State Primary was called to order Tuesday, September 10 1974, at 10:00 A.M. by John W. Murphy, Clerk. The Warrant was returned by John B. Lingley, Constable. The following election officers were in attendance, having been previously sworn in: Precent I: Warden, R. Irving Lovell; Deputy Warden, John Thomson; Clerk, Malcolm C. Hatch; Deputy Clerk, Cynthia Matthews; Inspectors, Ann Wilson, Danielle Guthrie, Marjorie Thomson, Thelma Nielsen; Deputy Inspectors, Linda Gillette, Barbara Beal. Precinct 2: Warden, Patricia Norcott; Clerk, Joseph Hannigan; Deputy Clerk, George Parker; Inspectors, Barbara Smith, Edith Bates, Stella DeCoste, Laura Murphy; Deputy Inspectors, Sally Murphy, Ruth Thompson. Precinct 3: Warden, David Studley: Clerk, Margaret Zemotel; Deputy Clerk, Anita Ekroth; Inspectors, Josephine Kendrigan, Annie Michalowski, Shirley Blanchard, Vivian Wheeler; Deputy Inspector, Janice Jaynes. The ballot boxes were inspected and found empty. Counter turned to zero, the boxes were then locked with the keys being turned over to the Police Officer in charge. The polls were declared open and remained open until 8:00 P.M., when it was voted they be closed. -55- At approximately 5: 10 P.M. ballot box #I jammed. The police officer was called and the top unit opened. The problem was corrected, but the counter recorded once during this time; thereby, showing one count more than actual ballots cast. The following tellers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties: Precinct 1: Emma Laidlaw, Gail Cheverie, Roger Leslie, Clair Ward, Barbara Nihan. Precinct 2: Barbara Robison, Eleanor Mcinnes, Florence Oldham, John Lingley, Stephen Richardson. Precinct 3: Harry Monks, Jr., Shirley Collins, Lois Kendall, Thelma Litchfield, Dorothy Sturble, Avito d'Cicco. Police Officers on duty were Peter Hanson and Erwin Cobb. The results of the balloting was as follows: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Total Total Democratic Ballots 463 451 451 1,365 Total Republican Ballots 174 222 146 542 Total number of Ballots cast: 637 673 597 1,907 DEMOCRATIC PARTY VOTES Precinct I Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Total GOVERNOR Michael S. Dukakis 283 269 246 798 Robert H. Quinn 164 163 191 518 Blanks 16 19 14 49 Total 463 451 451 1,365 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Eva B. Hester 46 55 43 144 Christopher A. Iannella 111 107 103 321 John Pierce Lynch 27 32 27 86 Thomas P. O'Neill, III 145 141 159 445 Thomas Martin Sullivan 87 65 66 218 Blanks 47 51 53 151 Total 463 451 451 1,365 ATTORNEY GENERAL Francis X. Bellotti 153 164 198 515 Barry T. Hannon 48 54 54 156 Edward F. Harrington 67 58 41 166 Edward M. O'Brien 14 6 15 35 S. Lester Ralph 51 62 54 167 George L. Sacco 105 81 69 255 Blanks 25 26 20 71 Total 463 451 451 1,365 -56- SECRETARY John F. X. Davoren 180 161 204 545 Paul H. Guzzi 247 247 215 709 Blanks 36 43 32 111 Total 463 451 451 1,365 TREASURER Robert Q. Crane 229 245 255 729 Charles M. Furcolo 185 171 165 521 Blanks 49 35 31 115 Total 463 451 451 1,365 AUDITOR Thaddeus Buczko 369 357 361 1,087 Blanks 94 94 90 278 Total 463 451 451 1,365 CONGRESSMAN, TWELFTH DISTRICT Gerry E. Studds 407 393 398 1,198 Blanks 56 58 53 167 Total 463 451 451 1,365 COUNCILLOR, FOURTH DISTRICT Patrick J. McDonough 141 140 160 441 Charles E. Carroll 40 39 34 113 John A. Hart 27 30 17 74 Edward W. Owens, Jr. 186 165 169 520 Blanks· 69 77 71 217 Total 463 451 451 1,365 SENATOR, NORFOLJ( AND PLYMOUTH DISTRICT Allan R. McKinnon 381 356 364 1,101 Blanks 82 95 87 264 Total 463 451 451 1,365 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT SECOND PLYMOUTH DISTRICT William J. Flynn, Jr. 189 221 173 583 William C. Hannigan 16 22 36 74 Carlos F. Hill 251 198 233 682 Blanks 7 10 9 26 Total 463 451 451 1,365 DISTRICT ATTORNEY, PLYMOUTH DISTRICT Robert G. Clark, III 103 107 128 338 Thomas E. Finnerty 307 286 280 873 Blanks 53 58 43 154 Total 463 451 451 1,365 -57- COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PLYMOUTH COUNTY Gerard F. Burke 363 340 363 1,066 Blanks 100 111 88 299 Total 463 451 451 1,365 SHERIFF, PLYMOUTH COUNTY Gerald L. Matta 107 100 94 301 Ralph G. Ruggiero 267 252 287 806 Blanks 89 99 70 258 Total. 463 451 451 1,365 REPUBLICAN PARTY VOTES GOVERNOR Francis W. Sargent 107 146 92 345 Carroll P. Sheehan 66 67 so 183 Blanks 1 9 4 14 Total 174 222 146 542 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Donald R. Dwight 149 195 129 473 Blanks 25 27 17 69 Total 174 222 146 542 ATTORNEY GENERAL Charles C. Cabot, Jr. 44 65 41 ISO William I. Cowin 39 42 33 114 Josiah A. Spaulding 80 103 60 243 Blanks 11 12 12 35 Total 174 222 146 542 SECRETARY John M. Quinlan 145 189 112 446 Blanks 29 33 34 96 Total 174 222 146 542 TREASURER Muriel Erna Ballantine 2 8 3 13 Blanks 172 214 143 529 Total 174 222 146 542 AUDITOR Blanks 174 222 146 542 Total 174 222 146 542 CONGRESSMAN, TWELFTH DISTRICT J. Alan MacKay 134 189 111 434 Blanks 40 33 35 108 Total 174 222 146 542 -58- COUNCILLOR, FOURTH DISTRICT Blanks 174 222 146 542 Total 174 222 146 542 SENATOR, NORFOLK AND PLYMOUTH DISTRICT Scatterings 0 1 1 2 Blanks 174 221 145 540 Total 174 222 146 542 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT, SECOND PLYMOUTH DISTRICT David B. Richardson 159 199 123 481 Blanks 15 23 23 61 Total 174 222 146 542 DISTRICT ATTORNEY, PLYMOUTH DISTRICT A Stanley Littlefield 144 200 125 469 Blanks -30 22 21 73 Total 174 222 146 542 COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PLYMOUTH COUNTY Anna H. Doherty 137 190 114 441 Blanks 37 32 32 101 Total 174 222 146 542 SHERIFF, PLYMOUTH COUNTY Linwood H. Snow 139 190 117 446 Blanks 35 32 29 96 Total 174 222 146 542 A true record. Attest: Town Clerk - 59- WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION HJ;:LD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1974 PLYMOUTH, SS. GREETING: To either of the Constables of the Town of Hanover. In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in the Elections to meet in Hanover High School, Cedar Street, Tuesday the Fifth Day of November, I 974, at 6 o'clock A.M. to 8 o'clock P.M., for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to Elect Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices: GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR For this Commonwealth ATIORNEY GENERAL For this Commonwealth SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth TREASURER OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH For this Commonwealth CONGRESSMAN For Twelfth Congressional District COUNCILLOR For Fourth Councillor District SENATOR For Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT For Second Plymouth Reprsentative District DISTRICT ATIORNEY For Plymouth District COUNTY COMMISSIONER For Plymouth County SHERIFF For Plymouth County And to vote on the following questions: QUESTION NO. I PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held August 25, 1971, received 21 2 votes in the affirmative and 39 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 6, 1973, received 235 votes in the affirmative and 19 in the negative: Yes No SUMMARY The proposed constitutional amendment, if approved, would replace the present Article 52 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth and would empower the General Court, by concurrent vote of the two houses. to take a recess or recesses amounting to not more than thirty days. The present Article 52 permits such recesses but provides that "no such recess shall extend beyond the sixtieth day" from the beginning of the legislative sessions. -60- QUESTION N0.2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in ajoint session of the two branches held August 25, 1971, received 177 votes in the affirmative and 65 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 6, 1973, received 166 votes in the affirmative and 93 in the negative? Yes No SUMMARY The proposed constitutional amendment, if approved, would provide for a census in the year 1975 and every tenth year thereafter of the inhabitants of each city and town as a basis for determining the representative, senatorial and councillor districts for the ten year period beginning with the first Wednesday in the fourth January following the taking of the census, provided that the districts as established based on the 1971 census shall terminate on the first Wednesday in January, 1979. The census shall specify the number of inhabitants residing in each precinct of a town and each precinct and ward of a city. Under the proposed amendment, the House of Representatives would consist of 160 members,'in contrast to the present membership of 240, and the Senate of 40 members. The General Court would, at its first regular session after the year in which the census is taken, divide the Commonwealth into 160 representative _districts and 40 senatorial districts of contiguous territory so that each representa tive and each senator will represent an equal number of inhabitants as nearly as may be; and such districts shall be formed, as nearly as may be, without uniting two counties or parts of two or more counties and, with respect to representative districts, without uniting, as nearly as may be, two towns or parts of two or more towns, two cities or parts of two or more cities, or a city and a town, or parts of cities and towns, into one district, and without dividing any town containing less than 2500 inhabitants. The General Court would be permitted to pass laws to limit the time within which judicial proceedings may be instituted calling in question any such division. The proposed amendment further provides that every representative, for one year at least immediately preceding his election, shall have been an inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen, and every senator shall be an inhabitant of this Commonwealth for five years at least preceding his election and at the time of his election shall be an inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen. Every representative and senator shall cease to represent his district when he shall cease to be an inhabitant of the Commonwealth. The manner of calling and conducting the elections for representatives arid for senators and councillors, and of ascertaining their election, shall be prescribed by law. The amendment vests original jurisdiction in the Supreme Judicial Court, upon petition of any voter of the Commonwealth, filed with the clerk of said court, for judicial relief relative to the establishment of House of Representatives, councillor and senatorial districts. -61 - QUESTION NO.3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 7, 1972, received 250 votes in the affirmative and 3 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 6, 1973, received 253 votes in the affirmative and O in the negative? Yes No SlJMMARY The proposed constitutional amendment would repeal Section 2 of Article 46 of the Articles of Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth (the "anti-aid amendment", so-called), and replace it with a new Section 2, for the purpose of allowing grants in aid to private higher educational institutions or to students, or parents or guardians of students, attending such institutions. The proposed amendment would delete the first clause of the present Section 2, which requires that all moneys raised by taxation in the towns and cities for the support of public schools, and all moneys appropriated by the Commonwealth for the support of commons schools shall be applied to or expended in only those schools conducted according to law under the order_ and superintendence of the authorities of the town or city in which the money is expended. The effect of the deletion of the first clause of Section 2 would be to remove the constitutional prohibition against the use of public moneys, which have been raised by taxation or appropriated for support of public schools, for grants in aid to private higher educational institutions or to students, or parents or guardians of students attending such institutions. The proposed amendment would also alter the second clause of the present Section 2 by removing the prohibition against a grant, appropriation or use of public money or property or loan of public credit by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision for the purpose of founding, maintaining or aiding any school or institution of learning, whether under public control or otherwise, wherein any denominational doctrine is inculcated, or any other school or any college which is not publicly owned and under the exclusive control, order and superintendence of public officers or public agents. In place of the foregoing, the proposed amendment would prohibit the grant, appropriation or use of public money or property or loan of credit by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision for the purpose of founding, maintaining or aiding any primary or secondary school which is not publicly owned and under the exclusive control, order and superintendence of public officers or public agents. The proposed amendment would also add to the present Section 2 a provision that nothing therein shall be construed to prohibit grants in aid to private higher educational institutions or to students, or parents or guardians of students, attending such institutions. · -62- QUESTION NO.4 LAW PROPOSED BY AN INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held May 17, 1972, received 131 votes in the affirmative and 121 in the negative, and in a joint session of the two branches held May 8, 1974, received 139 votes in the affirmative and 119 in the negative? Yes No SUMMARY The proposed constitutional amendment would revise Article 78 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution to permit the expenditure of money from the highway fund for mass transportation lines and other mass transportation purposes in such manner as the Legislature may direct. The highway fund includes receipts from fees, duties, excises and license taxes relating to registration, operation or use of motor vehicles and taxes from the sale of motor vehicle fuels. The expenditure of money from such fund is presently restricted to highway and bridge construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair, enforcement of state traffic laws, and administration of the tax statutes which provide highway fund receipts. QUESTION NO. 5 LAW PROPOSED BY AN INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below which was disapproved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 73 in the affirmative and 150 in the negative and was disapproved in the Senate by a vote of 16 in the affirmative and 22 in the negative? Yes No SUMMARY Provisions of the act establish an independent Corrupt Practices Commission, with five members to be appointed by the Governor to staggered five year terms. The Commission has subpoena powers and is to investigate, by means of secret hearings, cand,idates' compliance with all state and federal laws relating to political campaign contributions and expenditures and corrupt practices. If probable cause is shown, the Commission is required to direct the Attorney General to take further action in the proper form and is required to make public a report of such action. In cases involving the campaign practices of the Attorney General himself, a special attorney is to be appointed. If no probable cause is shown, the Commission is to state so publicly. Further, the proposed act extends the application of the current statute regarding the disclosure of campaign expenditures and contributions, to all -63- candidates for office above the town and city level, with the exception of President and Vice President of the United States. The act requires all such candidates to receive and dispurse all amounts greater than $25 by check, and makes it a crime to knowingly receive cash payment from a candidate or his committee for a service costing more than $25. The act also requires candidates to designate a single bank as depository of funds and as recordkeeper, with records of receipts and expenditures to be open to public scrutiny. Provisions of the act extend present campaign spending limits to cover all media expenses and require all media firms (including: television, radio, newspaper, billboard, magazine, advertising, public relations, printing, opinion polling, comput er, telephone, telegraph) to report the purchase of media services by candidates. Media expenses of candidates for the offices of district attorney, clerk of court, register of probate and insolvency, register of deeds, county commissioner, county treasurer and sheriff are limited to $.07 for each resident of the respective electoral district. Other provisions of the act require candidates, upon official announcement or filing of nomination papers, to report all political receipts and expenditure since the date of the last general election for the office sought, and count such expenditures toward spending limits. The act also limits candidates to one political committee. The act establishes a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine for individuals engaged in corrupt practices, and a $50,000 fine for corporations so involved. In addition, the Attorney General is permitted to bring an action for the removal of a candidate whose election was materially aided by corrupt practices on the part of the candidate or one acting in his behalf, where such removal is otherwise authorized by law. QUESTION NO. 6 Should the General Court enact legislation during the nineteen hundred and seventy-five session reorganizing state government by creating a Department of Health Systems Regulation, which shall have the power to administer the medicaid program, control and set rates for nursing homes, hospitals, and other health providers under medicaid, license and inspect health facilities, and regulate private health insurance policies, medical and hospital service plans? Yes No QUESTION NO. 7 B. Shall the pari-mutual system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county? Yes No The Polls will be open from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. -64- Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 21st day of October, A.D. 1974 A true copy. Attest: Signed David G. Zwicker, Constable October 22, 1974 Signed Howard F. Levings Allan A. Carnes Francis J. Mitchell Selectmen of Hanover RETURN OF WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1974 I have this day posted warrants for the State Election to be held on Tuesday the fifth day of November, 1974, at the following locations in the Town area. Scott's News Store West Hanover Post Office Four Corners Fire House West Hanover Fire House Sylvester Hardware Drinkwater Fire House Doran 's Ice Cream Stand American Legion Hall Mr. Donut Shop Myette's Store Angelo's Super Market South Hanover Fire House Asslnippi General Store Hanover Bowling Alley Leslie's Variety Store Hanover Town Hall North Hanover Fire House Center Hanover Fire House Rome's Package Store Town Pump Gas Station Veterans' of Foreign War Hall Signed: David G. Zwicker Constable, Town of Hanover October 22, I 974 -65 - JOURNAL OF THE STATE ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1974 The meeting for the State Election was called to order Tuesday, November 5, 1974, at 6:00 A.M. by John W. Murphy, Town Clerk. The warrant was returned by David G. Zwicker, Constable. The following election officers were in attendance having been previously sworn in: Precinct 1; Warden, John Thomson; Deputy Warden, Patricia Norcott; Clerk, Malcolm Hatch; Deputy Clerk, Cynthia Matthews; Inspectors, Marjorie Thomson, Laura Murphy; Deputy Inspectors, Barbara Beal, Annie Michalowski, Claire Ward. Precinct 2; Warden, R. Irving Lovell; Deputy Warden, Thelma Nielsen; Clerk, Joseph Hannigan; Deputy Clerk, George Parker; Inspectors, Barbara Smith, Stella DeCoste; Deputy Inspectors, Edith Bates, Vivian Wheeler, Ann Wilson. Precinct 3; Warden, David Studley; Deputy Warden, Ruth Thompson; Clerk, Anita Ekroth; Deputy Clerk, Margaret Zemotel; Inspectors, Josephine Kendrigan, Janice Jaynes; Deputy Inspectors, Danielle Guthrie, Sally Murphy, Charles Conlon. The ballot boxes were inspected and found empty. The counters were turned to zero, the boxes were then locked with the keys being turned over to the Police Officer in charge. The polls were declared open and remained open until 8:00 P.M. Due to the size and complicated folding of the ballots, each ballot box jammed several times, resulting in a discrepency in the counters and the actual ballots cast. Ballot boxes #1 and #3 recorded one ballot more than actual cast while ballot box #2. recorded three less ballots than actual cast. The following tellers were sworn to the faithful performance of their duties: Precinct 1; Avita d'Cicco, Ruth Moran, Mary Fauz, Carol Atkins, Dorothea Reich, Rose Quigley, Albert Hawkins, Priscilla Maxwell, Phyllis Garland, Herbert Tripp, Roger Leslie, A. Donald Deluse: Precinct 2; Barbara Robison, Eleanor Mcinnes, Gail Cheverie, Joan Hannigan, Ann O'Rourke, Claire Nagle, Florence Oldham, Edna Trefethen, Frances Cummings, Linda Gillette, John Lingley, Thelma Litchfield, Mark Savage, Lauren Draper: Precinct 3; Harry Monks, Dorothy Struble, Tanya Parker, William McLeod, Pasqualina Monks, Shirley Collins, Helen Woodward, Ruth Bubier, Shirley Blanchard, Harry Winslow, Lois Kendall, Diantha Guimares. Police Officers on duty were Erwin Cobb, Robert Colby and William Spooner.. The results of the balloting was as follows: Precinct 1 1,307 Precinct 2 1,408 Precinct 3 1,210 Total Ballots cast 3,925 This total included 113 absentee ballots. Precinct 1 33 Precinct 2 55 Precinct 3 25 -66- Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Total GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Sargent and Dwight R 657 774 594 2,025 Dukakis and O'Neill D 561 557 540 1,658 Gurewitz and Bivins SW 8 8 11 27 Kahian and Greco AP 66 50 49 165 Blanks 15 19 16 50 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 ATTORNEY GENERAL Francis X. Bellotti D 510 522 519 1,551 Josiah A. Spaulding R 759 853 648 2,260 Jeanne Lafferty SW 12 17 15 44 · Blanks 26 16 28 70 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 SECRETARY Paul H. Guzzi D 740 693 687 2,120 John M. Quinlan R 536 669 483 1,688 Blanks 31 46 40 117 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 TREASURER Robert Q. Crane D 988 1,043 921 2,952 Blanks 319 365 289 973 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 AUDITOR Thaddeus Buczko D 993 1,038 917 2,948 Blanks 314 370 293 977 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 CONGRESSMAN Gerry E. Studds D 922 929 876 2,727 J. Alan MacKay R 371 450 311 1,132 Blanks 14 29 23 66 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 COUNCILLOR Patrick J. McDonough D 562 553 531 1,646 James W. Hunt, Jr. I 600 672 529 1,801 Blanks 145 183 150 478 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 SENATOR · Allan R. McKinnon D 1,004 1,046 925 2,975 Blanks 303 362 285 950 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 -67- REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT William J. Flynn, Jr. D 608 585 600 1,793 David B. Richardson R 679 800 · 586 2,065 Blanks 20 23 24 67 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 DISTRICT ATIORNEY Thomas E. Finnerty D 623 589 617 1,829 A. Stanley Littlefield R 631 758 535 1,924 Blanks 53 61 58 172 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Gerard F. Burke D 608 576 598 1,782 Anna H. Doherty R 621 735 538 1,894 Blanks 78 97 74 249 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 SHERIFF Linwood H. Snow R 653 855 604 2,112 Ralph G. Ruggiero D 613 492 559 1,664 Blanks 41 61 47 149 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 QUESTION NO. 1 Yes 810 896 775 2,481 No 317 311 256 884 Blanks 180 201 179 560 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 QUESTION NO. 2 Yes 958 1,000 863 2,821 No 182 203 171 556 Blanks 167 205 176 548 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 QUESTION NO. 3 Yes 649 710 615 1,974 No 480 491 414 1,385 Blanks 178 207 181 566 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 QUESTION NO. 4 Yes 667 701 611 1,979 No 466 508 434 1,408 Blanks 174 199 165 538 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 -68- QUESTION NO. 5 Yes 775 780 691 2,246 No 339 403 325 1,067 Blanks 193 225 194 612 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 QUESTION NO. 6 Yes 859 874 780 2,513 No 287 342 270 899 Blanks 161 192 160 313 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 QUESTION NO. 7 Yes 688 727 672 2,087 No 494 519 397 1,410 Blanks 125 162 141 428 Total 1,307 1,408 1,210 3,925 A true record. Attest: John W. Murphy Town Clerk -69- BIRTHS NOT RECORDED IN 1973 DATE NAME NAME OF PARENTS December 3 Laurie Lee Lufkin Charles W. and Patricia A. Lufkin 7 Christopher Edward Butler Ronald E. and Ellen J. Butler BIRTHS RECORDED IN HANOVER FOR THE YEAR 1974 January 14 Dawn Marie Snyder Robert G ., Jr. arid Margaret Snyder 15 Daniel Sean Mahoney Daniel J. and Marilyn P. Mahoney 18 Derek Michael Anderson Russell A. and Carole A. Anderson 18 Jason Adam Briggs Franklin W. and Ellen-Jo Briggs -.;.) 20 Evelyn Mary Kelleher John H. and Carolyn M. Kelleher 0 I 23 Lawrence Anzalone Arsilio L., Jr. and Joanne E. Anzalone 24 Amy Melissa Souza Edward Jr .• and Carol J. Souza February 2 William Alan Pendleton Gordon C. and Janice 1. Pendleton 7 Steven Scott Kmito Stanley J. and Adele M. Kmito 9 James Michael Lawrence Richard E., Jr. and Evelyn K. Lawrence 17 Daniel Stephen Mullen William J ., Jr. and Marilyn L. Mullen . 25 Holly Lynn Sullivan Thomas E. and Deborah Sullivan 25 Debra Ann Williamson Gerald F. and Pauline M. Williamson 28 Kenneth Neil Hopgood, III Kenneth N., Jr., and June L. Hopgood March 2 Douglas Norman Billings, Jr. Douglas N. and Laura D. Billings 6 Sean Kyle McElligott William J. and Barbara A. McElligott 7 Douglas Thomas Kennedy Thomas E., IV, and Kathleen M. Kennedy 7 Kristen Dawn Leetch Thomas J., Jr. and Donna C. Leetch 9 Brian Thomas Gilligan Thomas G. and Nancy C. Gilligan IO Eric George Hall George R. and Arlene M. Hall 12 Michael David Daley William F. and Judith A. Daley 13 Wendy Lynn Gockel Andrew G. and Paula L. G()ckel 21 William Robert White Donald R. and Rosalie M. White 26 Nicole Colleen Curran William W. and Pamela I. Curran April 3 Anthony Sheridan Earle William X., Jr. and Catherine T. Earle 4 Lori Beth Burwick Robert J ., and Susan A. Burwick 4 Kate Guppy Robert D. and Eileen M. Guppy 7 Matthew Alan Ogden Wendell S. and Ellen M. Ogden 11 Lynn Marie Clarke Richard W. and J oAnn Clarke ....J 17 Eric James Catalano Daniel S. and Karen M. Catalano 22 Douglas Carl Reid Carl J. and Joan B. Reid 29 Scott Alan Munroe Richard A. and Geraldine A. Munroe 29 Sarah Elizabeth Hawkins Arthur R. and Bernice M. Hawkins May 2 Nina Catherine Luciano Robert F. and Marguerite R. Luciano 7 Jennifer Catherine Doolin Richard F., Jr. and Blanche Doolin 9 Corinne Michele Patterson Daniel M. and Nancy A. Patterson 10 Kelli Angela Ruggiero Michael A. and Donna M. Ruggiero 16 Christin Marie Staszesky John B. and Clare-Marie Staszesky 16 Christine Elizabeth Jackson James L. and Mary E. Jackson 17 Leah Ann Fay Richard P. and Lorraine R. Fay 18 Brian Paul McKnight Dennis J. and Diane L. McKnight 20 Matthew Thomas Kramers Peter D. and Carol A. Kramers 22 Jody Lynn Landenberger William M. and Alfreda J. Landenberger 23 Jonathan Kenneth Miot Robert R. and Janice C. Miot 24 Joy Amy Valante Thomas and Joyce L. Valante 25 Joseph John Carnevale, Jr. Joseph J. and Robin L. Carnevale 27 Robert Louis Medico, Jr. Robert L. and Sandra L. Medico June 5 Geoffrey Winslow Philbrick Charles W. and Elizabeth J. Philbrick 6 Stacey Jo Mackiewicz Joseph A. and Wendy L. Mackiewicz 7 Erin Colleen McNulty Kenneth J. and Naomi J. McNulty 7 Christine Mary Ryan John T., Jr. and Diane M. Ryan 9 Peter William Little George M. and Deborah F. Little 9 Lori-Ann Freda William S. and Cynthia Freda 14 Sean Michael Murphy Robert T. and Claire E. Murphy 16 Michael Patrick Murphy Arthur F., Jr. and Marjorie Murphy 16 Alexander Wakefield Bright Lawrence S. and Yvonne D. Bright -...J N 16 Kevin Joseph Goodwin John W. and Maureen F. Goodwin I 19 Julie AIJyson Balewicz Joseph S., Jr. and Leslye A. Balewicz 20 Renee Maria Gianelis George and Virginia L. Gianelis 21 Debbie Maria Malis Anthony R. and Conchetta M. Malis 25 Kevin Vincent Forgione Vincent R. and Dorothy J. Forgione 27 John Scot Henderson James S. and Nancy E. Henderson 27 Katrin Larkin Henderson James S. and Nancy E. Henderson 27 Shannon Danielle Gosnell Robert F. and Carolyn A. Gosnell 30 Deana Marie Grant John E. and Gertrude L. Grant July I Deborah Marie Sylvia Robert 0. and Karen J. Sylvia 8 Timothy Brendan Stone Marvin R. and Patricia E. Stone 10 Craig Ryan MacDonald Craig A. and Maureen F. MacDonald 11 Maria Lynn Antonelli Donald L. and Patricia A. Antonelli 18 Scott Patrick Mitchell George H. and Kathleen A. Mitchell 23 Catherine Cameron John S. and Janice M. Cameron 25 Melissa Sullivan Dennis R. and Gail M. Sullivan 29 Jeremie Howland Winslow David C. and Laurel T. Winslow 29 Colleen Veronica McIntyre Peter D. and Barbara A. McIntyre August 1 Christopher Gardiner Hill John R. and Elizabeth Gardiner Hill 3 Justina Marguerite Starr Robert J. and Diane F. Starr 3 Courtney Leigh Craig Michael D. and Elaine M. Craig 3 Stephen Walter Cobe Walter T. and Janet M. Cobe 7 Eric Michael Littlefield Robert M. and Karen S. Littlefield 11 Jennifer Lynn Sage Frederick and Nancy E. Sage 13 Kimberly Keith Charles S. and Jill L. Keith 19 Katelyn Ann Nolan James P. and Maryann E. Nolan 19 Lauren Elizabeth Grassie Richard P. and Paulette S. Grassie -...J w 20 Arlia Michelle Wilks Louis A. and Spring C. Wilks I 21 Nadine Denise Conway Edward A. and Sandra E. Conway 23 Mark Christian Bellhorn Theodore L. and Marilyn Bellhorn 25 Kristen Victoria Kenny Gerald J., Jr. and Barbara A. Kenny 28 Richard John Kearney Richard W. and Linda L. Kearney 30 Lisa Jo_ Ann Piantedosi Liberio and Sandra A. Piantedosi 30 Deannie Ann Merrill Stephen J. and Christine M. Merrill September 1 Michelle Montgomery Egan James R. and Ann V. Egan 4 Juliann Frances Walker Ronald J. and Maureen F. Walker 5 Kerry Elizabeth Murphy William C. and Donna P. Murphy 8 Barry Charles McKay Ronald C. and Patricia F. McKay 10 Amy Marie Stewart Robert W. and Laurie M. Stewart 15 Susan Edge Morgado Silverio S. and Susan D. Morgado 16 Jonathan Scott Lowe George H. and Alice M. Lowe 19 Sarah Elizabeth Elliott Terry B. and Margaret C. Elliott 19 Robert Irving Heaman, III Robert I., Jr. and Margaret A. Heaman 26 Kendra Giovanna Lafauci Philip J., Jr. and Karen D. Lafauci 28 Andrea Marie Famiglietti Joseph A., Jr. and Phyllis J. Famiglietti October 1 Steven James Donahue Richard J. and Donna M. Donahue 7 Christopher Michael Brown Gary R. and Susan T. Brown 8 Kimberly Ann Kerrissey Joseph B., Jr. and Eleanor M. Kerrissey 16 Michael John Landers Bruce M. and Susan I. Landers 19 Anthony Ebbe Dennis M. and Marie C. Ebbe 26 Brian John Keddy John F. and Laurin J. Keddy 28 Joseph Tomas Marcelonis Joseph F. and Lydia I. Marcelonis November ....i ~ s Ryan Michael Lynch Philip E. and Ruth A. Lynch I 8 Robin Lee Ainslie Robert E. and Shirley R. Ainslie 9 Kerin Elizabeth Polla Richard J. and Bonnie A. Polla 10 Dawn Marie Weckesser John J. and Irene T. Weckesser 12 Mellissa Amy Geldmacher Ralph R., Jr. and Diane M. Geldmacher 15 Michael Patrick Roach Paul J. and Maureen C. Roach 16 Daniel Joseph Brown Joseph W. and Helen A. Brown 20 Matthew Oliver Chong Augusto P. and Hope E. Chong 21 John James Kelly James N. and Julia Kelly 25 Alisa Anne Cristina Umberto M. and Barbara A. Cristina 28 Amy Loreen Tedesco Joseph C. and Linda M. Tedesco 29 Lind Eliza.beth Hartney William J. and Marilyn Hartney December 2 Dianne Louise Catton Kenneth H., III and Jean L. Catton 6 David James Maw, Jr. David J. and Janice M. Maw 30 Timothy Santry Fleming Joseph W. J,r ., and Kathleen A. Fleming MARRIAGES NOT RECORDED IN 1973 DATE NAMES RESIDENCE MARRIED AT December 29 Ronald Clifford Brown Hanover Norwell Kaleen Marilyn Foote Norwell 31 Milton C. Anderson Hanover Hanover Mabel W. McQuiggan (Wagner) Hanover MARRIAGES RECORDED IN HANOVER FOR THE YEAR 1974 January ....J 5 Robert I. McGovern Quincy Hanover VI I Helen S. Blake Hanover 12 Todd Steven Krause I Kingston Hanover Jane Elizabeth Spaulding Norwell February 2 Ronald LaBonte Hanover Rehoboth Sandra Hodgson Swansea 9 Joseph E. Bonanno Hanover Hanover Ginger C. Washburn Hanover 16 G. Keith DeYoung Hanover Hanover Lesal Jean Caldwell_ Hanover 16 Wayne Francis Sherman Whitman Whitman L. Ruth Moodie Hanover 16 Alan Bror Lindval Norwell Hanover Robinn Hoitt Norwell 16 Richard L. Kelliher Hanover Abington Karen J. Kinsella (Liscomb) Bridgewater 23 Richard Douglas Ingle Hanover Abington Jeanne Marie Cantillo Rockland March 15 Kevin Thomas Nolan Hanover Hingham Pamela May Lazarus Mattapan ....:i °'I 23 Richard J. Marden Abington Abington Lillian M. Lundin Hanover 23 Donald Elwood Wing, Jr. Plymouth Hanover Debra Ann Diamond Hanover 23 Michael R. Anderson Hanover Randolph Judith A. Mulhern Randolph April 13 Wayne Richard Ekholm Brockton Brockton Darlene Cecile Daley Hanover 13 Peter Milan Fullerton Norwell Braintree Linda Marie Warner Hanover 13 Douglas D. Murray Marshfield Hanover Lisa Freedman Hanover 19 Bruce R. Hale Hanover Hingham Shirley Hawryluk (Cheverie) Hanover 20 Peter Ralph Melanson Norwell Hanover Anita Louise Cleaves Hanover 20 Lowell Clayton Strachan Hanover Hanover Ellen Bertha Hawkins Hanover 21 Stephen Richard Place Hanover Hanover Susan Sullivan Hanover -...J -...J May I 1 Jon G. Winter Hanover Abington Joan Kravitz (Mulhern) Hanover 4 Daniel H. Smith Hanover Hanover Cheryl A. Wilson Hanover 11 Robert Merrill Chandler, Jr. Rockland Hanover Betty Ann Romero Hanover 31 John James Cole Pembroke Hanover Christine Ann Mix Pembroke June 1 Edward P. Spry Hanover Hyde Park Monica L. Smith Hyde Park Robert Augustus Edge Hanover Pembroke Deborah Ann Perkins Norwell 8 Michael J. Moriarty West Newton Hanover Beverly A. Sjostrom Hanover 8 James K. Mesheau Hanover Norwell Thelma A. Newton (Andrus) Norwell 16 Charles A. Bean, Jr. Hanover Weymouth Jeanne T. LaSpada Weymouth 17 Charles E. Evirs Quincy Hanover Doreen L. McMahon Quincy -..J 00 22 William Henry Davis Pembroke Hanover I Joan Virginia Garrity (Willmore) Pembroke 22 Robert H. M'oore Marshfield Hanover Irene E. Erickson (Thom) Marshfield 22 Michael W. Wheeler Quincy Hingham Marsha Lynne Jordan Hanover 22 Robert Michael Malinowski Rockland Hanover Deborah Susan Davis Rockland 23 John H. Walters Rockland Hanover Henny M. DeClercq Hanover 29 Gary Duncan Jones Hanover Abington Shirley Leona Simmonds N. Abington 29 Edward Albert Cain Pembroke Hanover Cynthia Lee Howland Pembroke 29 Mark S. Adams Marshfield Abington Prudence Sadlers Hanover 29 Richard George Hanover Hanover Deborah Shortall Hanover 29 James Marshall Merry Duxbury Hanover Patricia Ellen Connell Marshfield 30 Brian D. King Hanover Springfield Helene Flom Weymouth ....J \0 July I 5 Charles E. Brock, III Tyngsborough Hanover Christine Staples W. Bridgewater 6 Joseph A. Vasquez, Jr. Hanover Hanover Maria D. Lopes Scituate 6 Vernon Paul Skillings, Jr. Brockton Hanover Carol Ann Litchfield Hanover 6 Frank Dennis Brown Hanson Hanover Deborah Sally Black Hanover 12 Tjan Hok Tan Indonesia Hanover Ellen Lorraine Single Hanover 13 Brian H. Giroux Hanover Hanover Kathleen A. Bishop Hanover 20 Walter Ronald Wojtasinski Hingham Hanover Rosemary Ann Nolan Hingham 20 Michael C. Edge Hanover Scituate Coleen A. Boedeker Quincy 27 David Everett Mott Abington Hanover Muriel Ann McCarthy Hanover August 3 Dennis Michael di'Cicco Hanover Boston Cheryl Lynn Ade Boston 00 0 I 3 Daniel M. Hurley Hanover Norwell Gail P. Copus Norwell 3 Keith Elliott Anderson Hanover· Hanover Michele Lee Neifing Norwell 10 Kenneth Ralph Emery Rockland Hanover Catherine Jean Reale Hanover 10 George Leslie Kilnapp, Jr. Hanover Weymouth Joan Marie.Atwater Weymouth 11 Charles Joseph Totten Hanover Hanover Cathy Louise Bourque Hanover 11 Thomas Omero Conte Hingham Hanover Janet Louise Mello Norwell 16 Robert Marsh Leach Hanover Quincy Carol Ann Crofts (Keeler) Quincy 16 William James Syme Hanover . Winchester Donna Lee Jackson Winchester 17 Robert L. Oberg Hanover Hanover Louise Claire Scanlon Hanover 23 Brian Joseph Ledwell Rockland Hanover Teresa Jo-Ann Gramazio Rockland 00 24 Philip Wayne Curtin Norwell Hingham - Maxine Lynn Cooper Hanover 24 Glenn Arthur McKenzie Hull Hanover Karen Ann Gelinas Hanover 24 Frank J. Shaughnessy Milton Hanover Beth L. Beard Hanover 24 James S. Mattie Hanover Rockland Maureen Teresa Cataldo (Benham) Hanover 24 Donald F. Deptula Boston Hanover Carole A. Doherty Hanover 24 Carl C. Enos Hanover Hanover Jean E. Tindall Hanover 25 Steven J. Tremblay Boxboro Hanover Linette M. Fair Hanover 31 Stephen Leonard Hammer Hanover Rockport Patricia Anne Sullivan Rockport 31 David Kenneth Garrison Hanover Abington Janice Grace Lacorazza Brockton 31 Robert Foster Mal on son Marshfield .Hanover Florence Katherine McQuiggan Hanover 00 IV September I 1 Joseph Ralph Bussolari, Jr. Holbrook Hanover Kathryn Louise Palmer Holbrook Mark R. Wagstaff Hingham Hanover Linda J. Richardi Hanover David William Nash Pembroke Hanover Cheryl Ann Reich Hanover 8 Robert Stevenson Opdyke Dennis Hanover Nancy Louise Sjostrom Hanover 14 Steven Solari Brockton Hanover Audrey Lois Bezanson Hanover 14 Douglas Arthur Whitmarsh Hanover Weymouth Marcia Lee Tirrell Weymouth 15 Mark Joseph Donahue Hanover Marshfield Cynthia Marie Ganem Marshfield 21 Kevin John Gregor Hanover Hanover Robin Marie Laneau Hanover 21 Stephen C. Marshall Marshfield Hanover Carol R. Enders Marshfield 22 Ernest Paul Boudreau, Jr. Hanover Weymouth Debra Jayne Warren Weymouth w00 28 Raymond C. Griffith Hanover Hanover I Priscilla A. Sherman Quincy 28 Ronald F. Reed, Jr. Duxbury Hanover Teresa Catalano Duxbury 28 Ronald Joseph Cabral Brooklyn, N .Y. Falmouth June Carol Montgomery Hanover 29 Michael A. Baldwin Pembroke Hanover Donna Lee Thayer (Henderson) Hanover October 5 William James Varraso Marshfield Hanover Karen Elaine Browne Hanover 11 Raymond George Clark, II Hanover Rockland Diana Lynne Sweeney Rockland 12 Paul E. Maglione Hanover Hanover Anna M. Wilds (Morgan) Hanover 12 Michael R. Squillante Waltham Hanover Lynda D. Barrows Pembroke 14 Harry J. Gorrill Nottingham, N.H. Hanover Madeline Perkins Witham Nottingham, N.H. 19 Robert M. Broderick, Jr. Norwell Hanover Debra L. Mathews Hanover 00 ~ 19 Paul D. Leary Marshfield Cohasset I Bethany Lynn Reinhardt Hanover 19 Paul David Waite E. Bridgewater Hanover Christine Ann Beck Hanson 20 Joseph Francis Houghton, Jr. Mansfield Hanover Michelle Joy Quevillon Hanover 26 Alexander Oscar MacKay N. Abington Norwell Thelma O'Brien (Picott) Hanover 26 Joseph Paul Hart, Jr. Hanover Hanover Christine Mackey Hanover November 16 Lloyd Allen Bryant, II Hanover Hanover Deborah Elizabeth Chaplin Hanover 17 Kenneth Michael Langley Rockland Abington Cheryl Lee Lundin Hanover 23 Roderick Willard Urquhart Walpole Hanover Susan Lee George Hanover 23 George William Delorey Weymouth Hanover Kristin Annette Beggs Weymouth 24 Jeffrey Lee Anderson Abington Abington Kathleen Ann Crosby Hanover 00 VI I 30 James Edward Firth Hanover Halifax Joy Ester Miller Halifax 30 Robert William Carlton. Rockland Hanover Kathleen Rose Hanover December 1 Stephen Arthur Creed Hanover Hanover Mary Elizabeth Christopoulos Hanover DEATH NOT RECORDED IN 1973 · DATE NAME AGE RESIDENCE April 23 William E. Brosnahan 46 Hanover DEATHS RECORDED IN HANOVER IN 1974 January 4 William T. Pagnano 61 Hanover 8 George A. Savage, Jr. 52 Hanover 23 Myron B. Small 86 Hanover February 15 Adeline Forsberg (Martin) 83 Hanover 21 John Edgar Matheny 78 Hanover 22 Priscilla C. Lincoln (Connell) 43 Hanover 23 Leslie R. Shaw 59 Hanover March 13 Grace M. McCarthy (Menzies) 78 Hanover 15 Agnes Eliza Dockham (Brown) 68 Hanover 21 Marie Neil (Robidou) 79 Hanover 26 Barbara Jean McKenna 41 Hanover 26 Marion Bright (Nelson) 55 Hanover 27 Chester M. Swenson 88 Hanover April 4 Joseph Alves 79 Hanover 8 Margaret T. Stoddard (Gibbons) 72 Hanover 12 Sheldon Madow 39 Hanover 21 William C. Zeininger 39 Hanover 24 Monica Barnes (Joyce) 70 Hanover May 3 Margaret Ethel Morse (Rumer) 85 Hanover 6 Grace M. Cavanaro (Stanton) 68 Hanover 13 Bertha Swenson 90 Hanover 13 William G. Fardie 85 Hanover 17 Waldislaw J urczewski 81 Hanover 27 James Sylvester 53 Hanover 28 John R. Haynes 85 Hanover June 18 Sarah E. Fox (Ross) 77 Hanover July 3 Anna Weirczak (Wiecioch) 82 Hanover 6 Richard Lanzillotta 45 Hanover -86- 9 Stella Brooks Hunt (Phinney) 85 Hanover 11 Pearl C. Bailey (Harstead) 50 Hanover 27 Mona L. Donahue (O'Meara) 54 Hanover August 12 Herbert L. Alley 86 Hanover 18 Frank J. McCauley 67 Hanover 26 Alice Leonard (Daly) 78 Hanover 31 Flater E. Kelley 59 Hanover September 3 Norman E. Mclellan 36 Hanover 7 Roy Francis O'Connor 81 Hanover 9 Lowie Grundy 87 Hanover 10 Josephine Callahan (Burke) 88 Hanover 19 Laurie Bizarro 3 Hanover October 2 Clyde C. Corkum 78 Hanover 4 Felix Snigerewich 62 Hanover 5 Alice Markhard 81 Hanover 15 Edgar F. Walker 73 Hanover 18 Frederick S. Smith, Jr. 65 Hanover 24 Harriette R. Anderson (Moore) 50 Hanover 26 John J. Lannin 65 Hanover 30 Frank Eugene A. Colombo 70 Hanover November 4 Howard A. Tinkham 91 Hingham 30 James I. Urban 85 Hanover December 8 Josephine Mary Makowski (Kaminski) 80 Hanover 8 Thomas J. Robinson, Jr. 57 Hanover 10 William L. Bowles 63 Hanover 23 Mabelle U. Thomas (Stevens) 81 Hanover 26 Robert L. Olson 49 Hanover 26 Annie Lillian Brooks 66 Hanover -87- JURY LIST July 1, 1974- July 1, 197S In accordance with the provisions of Section 4 and 5 of the General Laws, Chapter 234, the following persons are eligible for Jury Service from the Town of Hanover for the year 1974-1975. 2 ADAMS, Mary B., 569 Main Street, Housewife 3 AHERN, Jean C., 19 Brewster Lane, Housewife 1 ANDERSEN, Mark M., 176 Grove Street, Musician-Lead Guitarist 2 ANT ANARICZ, George S., 556 Circuit Street, Receiver 3 AYLWARD, Josephine M., 10 Cape Cod Lane, Cashier 2 BANDONI, Nancy M., 2 Crosby Lane, Clerical 1 BARCLAY, David K., 84 Tucker Road, Assistant Grocery Manager 2 BARTHOLOMEW, Barbara A., 452 Hanover Street, Part Time Secretary 3 BELANGER, Paul E., 71 Oldfield Drive, Sheet Metal Worker 1 BARKER, James 0., 57 Tecumseh Drive, Television Engineer-Audioman I BENNETT, Arleen, 444 Center Street, Creative Line Planner • 1 BENNETT, George F., Jr., 967 Broadway, Security Analyst-Asst. V. President 2 B~AISDELL, Arthur W., 328 Washington Street, Machinist I BERRY, Walter N., 34 Dwelley Avenue, Utility Man 1 BEVACQUA, Paul R., 77 Fair Acres Drive, Repair Man I BOURKE, Real D., 41 Cape Cod Lane, Instrumentation Engineer 3 BOYER, Thomas A., 212 Old Washington Street, Organist and Choir Director 2 BRANLEY, James B., 95 Cross Street, School Custodjan 3 CAMPBELL, David M., 304 Broadway, Lineman 2 CAMPBELL, Robert, 775 Main Street, Office Manager I CARDOZA, Joyce F., 790 Webster Street, Customer Service Representative 3 CARNEY, Philip D., 93 Henry's Lane, Realtor I CLARK, Jean W., 415 Winter Street, Housewife I CLAWSON, William, 17 Mayflower Circle, Carpenter 2 COBB, Clyde A., 841 Circuit Street, Retired Plant Superintendent 2 CONDON, John E., 298 East Street, Inspector 2 DeMARANVILLE, Ann E., 582 Main Street, Secretary I DINE, Philip P., 6 Read Drive, Credit Manager 2 DOBLE, John F., 8 Elm Street, Self Employed I DORGAN, Dennis M., 73 Phillips Street, Truck Driver 3 EMPEY, Raymond F., Jr., 739 Center Street, Instrument Assembler 2 ENGLISH, Gordon L., 136 Water Street, Assistant Buyer 2 ERICKSON, Betsey D., 956 Broadway, Housewife 3 EVANS, Ralph E., 489 King Street, Auto Body Work and Spray Painter 3 FARR, Albert M., Jr., 42 Constitution Way, Sales Representative 2 FAY, James P., 404 Cedar Street, Sales and Service I FISETTE, Norman L., 178 Brook Circle, Building Service Supervisor 1 FOPIANO, George A., 506 Whiting Street, District Credit Manager 2 FORRY, Marie A., 99 Pine Street , Manager 2 FRIZZELL, Raymond F ., 4 73 Water Street, Warehouseman I GALIZIO, Francis J ., 63 Hillside Circle, Programming Manager 2 GALLANT, Agnes, 215 Dillingham Way, Clerical -88- 3 GIANNOTTI, Donald J ., 365 Broadway, Carpet Salesman and Consultant 3 GORMAN, William D., Jr., 1169 Webster Street, Security Police 3 GRAHAM, Robert A., 182 Hillside Circle, Supervisor of Collection 3 GRUDT, Dale, 19 Sequoya Lane, Manager Liquor Store 3 HAIGHT, George C., 145 Woodland Drive, Architecture-Project Manager 2 HASSETT, Donald J., 83 Tucker Road, Repairman 2 HASSETT, Richard B., 36 Beech Tree Road, Repairman 3 HAVICAN, Joseph B., 60 Brookwood Road, District Manager 2 HAWKINS, Albert E., Jr., 982 Main Street, Electrician 2 HAWKINS, Florence M., 1485 Broadway, Treasurer 2 HICKEY, John V., 198 Cedar Street, Engineer 3 HOLT, Thomas A., 453 Old Town Way, Manager Branch Service Administration 3 HOWES, Leonard E., 67 Bradford Road, Service Field Technician 2 HOUSLEY, Richard A., Jr., 288 Woodland Drive, Salesman 1 HUNTER, James W., 91 Water Street, Manager Distribution-Department Head 2 INGLIS, Charles Jr., 35 Winter Street, Truck Driver 2 IRIZARRY, Philip M., 755 Center Street, Zone Manager 2 JACKSON, Mary E., 142 Woodland Drive, Housewife 2 JEROME, Alice A., 146 Cross Street, Cook 3 JEWETT, Claude L., 257 Twin Fawn Drive, District Sales Manager 1 JOHNSON, Carl E., 148 Donna Drive, Awning Salesman 3 JONES, Anne F., 17 Acorn Circle, Housewife 3 JOSEPH, Robert A., 349 Silver Street, Piping Designer 3 JOYCE, Robert P., 72 Willow Road, Assistant Administrator 3 KANNEGIESER, Evelyn G., 152 Circuit Street, Housewife 1 .KELLIHER, Daniel L., 1442 Broadway, Draftsman 3 KILEY, William S., 439 Plain Street, Assistant Division Head 3 KRUSER, Benjamin, Jr., 138 Laurie Lane, Civil Engineer 3 LANEAU, Richard E., 199 Union Street, Senior Sales Consultant 3 LANGTON, Robert J., 89 Hillside Drive, Tractor Trailer Driver 2 LASKEY, Anne M., 70 Circuit Street, Realtor 3 LUNDIN, Ronald E., 92 Ponderosa Drive, Aircraft Mechanic 1 LYONS, John H., 271 Plain Street, Sheet Metal Mechanic 1 MacARTHUR, Barbara, 446 Hanover Street, Housewife 3 MANN, John P., 923 Webster Street, T-100 Crew Chief 3 MARR, Chesley H., 111 Tower Hill Drive, General Manager 3 MATTOS, John L., 41 Ridge Hill Drive, Salesman 2 MAXWELL, Richard, 538 Webster Street, Carpenter 1 McCUIN, Robert G., 118 Hacketts Pond Drive, General Sales Manager 3 McDONOUGH, William J., 110 Grove Street, Architect/Engineer Consultant 3 McLAIN, Margaret M., 66 Buttonwood Lane, Housewife 3 McLEOD, James H., Jr., 23 Deborah Road, Senior Commercial Casualty Under- writer 3 MERRITT, Charles D., Jr., 538 Center Street, Plant Maintenance Supervisor 1 MERRITT, Kim, 1281 Main Street, Sales Clerk 2 MIGRE, Jeannette, 353 Hanover Street, Health Aide 3 MONTI, Chester C., Jr., 279 Candlewood Lane, Painter and Sign Painter 2 MOODIE, Virginia, 32 Pine Street, Secretary 2 MORRISSEY, Elaine M., 115 Water Street, Housewife-P.T. Teacher Aide 3 MORRIS, Charles G., 520 Old Town Way, Installer -89- 3 MOTTAU, Marion S., 118 Pleasant Street, At Home 1 MUIRHEAD, Jean L., 86 Cheryl Lane, Housewife 3 MUTASCIO, Casper, 302 Ponderosa Drive, Production Foreman 3 NARDONE, Francis A., 295 Plain Street, Field Auditor 1 NEAL, Betsey, 186 Washington Street, General Office Work 3 NEWCOMBE, Ruth E., 177 Water Street, Housewife 3 NICKERSON, Gerald I., 53 Cape Cod Lane, Supervisor 3 NOREEN, Margaret B., 143 Center Street, Housewife 3 OLSON, William J., Jr., 409 Center Street, Pipefitter 1 OSGOOD, Freeman H., 499 Circuit Street, Vice-President & Trust Officer 3 PARENT, William J., 36 East Street, Fabricator 1 PHILLIPS, Eugene, 1113 Main Street, Truck Driver 2 PRATT, Wilmot R., 704 Hanover Street, Custodian 2 QUINDLEY, Robert N., 701 Webster Street, Toll Testman 2 RHILINGER, Edward, 1332 Main Street, Manager 3 RIPLEY, Leon K., 808 Webster Street, General Sales Manager 2 RIPLEY, William M., 411 Broadway, Sales Engineer 2 ROBISON, Barbara J., 259 Water Street, Housewife I ROME, Robert M., 21 Pleasant Street, Unemployed 1 SAGE, Stella A .. 136 Donna Drive, Solderer-School Jewelry 1 SAWISKI, P. Paul, 80 King Phillip Lane, President-Machine Shop 1 SETTERLAND, Pauline E., 872 Main Street, Counter Help 2 SHEARER, Peter A., 481 Cedar Street, Cook 2 SHERMAN, Raymond P., 10 Estes Road, Operating Agent 2 SIDES, Mary F., 374 Circuit Street, Hairdresser 2 SKAHAN, William F., 81 Gail Road, Warehouse Manager 2 SMITH, Harold S., 245 Spring Street, Superintendent 3 SMITH, Mary E., 115 Silver Street, Housewife 3 SMITH, Ruth L., 13 Spruce Circle, Housewife 1 SQUIRES, Donna F., 371 King Street, Beauty Aids Specialist 3 STEPHENSON, Bettie C., 381 Old Town Way, Part Time Sales Lady 1 STEWART, Robert W., 221 Cedar Street, Electrician 1 STONE, John A., 7 Jefferson Road, Union Carpenter 3 STUDLEY, Columba J., 218 Plain Street, Homemaker 3 SWIFT, John K., 171 Plymouth Road, Eastern Regional Manager 1 SZT AM, J ., Robert, 602 Broadway, Securities Trader 3 TAYLOR, Thomas A., 16 Pantooset Road, Cost, Price Analyst-Public Accountant 1 TUCKER, Robert B., 180 Circuit Street, Salesman 2 ULOTH, Richard H., 250 Main Street, Saw Mill Operator 3 VARNER, Donald E., 71 Deborah Road, Project Engineer 3 VASSIL, Raymond G., 233 Woodland Drive, Senior Pension Administrator & Manager 1 WALLEN, Jean F., 32 Chestnut Street, Senior Clerk 3 WALSH, Robert S., 340 Grove Street, Assistant Regional Representative I WALSH, Robert F ., 111 Meadowbrook Road, Deputy Director 2 WATSON, Margaret L., 307 Main Street, Unemployed 1 WENZ, Doris L., 72 Hillside Circle, Assembler of Window Units 3 WHITCOMB, Charles H., 237 Old Town Way, Safety Engineer 1 WILKINSON, George D., Jr., 405 Old Town Way, Security Guard -90- 2 WINN, Donald Y., 282 Broadway, Banker 2 WOLFRUM, Carl H., Jr., 358 Broadway, Standard Engineer 3 WYMAN, William R., 316 Hanover Street, Construction Superintendent 1 ZALEWSKI, Edward J ., 196 Dillingham Way, Trust and Estate Administrator ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS The Board of Registrars have added 126 new voters to the list of registered voters during the year 1974. As of December 31, 1974, the registered voters were listed as follows: Republicans 1,325 Democrats 1, 730 American 0 Unenrolled 2, 124 Total Registered Voters 5,179 The term "Unenrolled" means not registered in any political party. The Town Census taken in January, 1974, shows the population of Hanover to be 10,980. This is the first year that the census was compiled and set up by a computer system. Because of this system, the voting list was updated and provided within a short time. Residents may register at the Town Clerk's Office daily Monday through Friday during regular office hours and Monday evenings 7 to 9 P.M. except when registration is closed by law prior to elections and town meetings. The board also holds special registration sessions before town elections, town meetings, presidential and state primaries and elections. Notification of special sessions were published in the local newspapers. Signatures on all petitions and nomination papers were checked and certified. A call to the office of the Town Clerk can straighten out questions regarding dates of registration, party affiliations, etc. Respectfully submit~ed: Eleanor M. Kimball,Chairman Elizabeth T. Amazeen Paul H. Kendrigan John W. Murphy,Town Clerk -91- REPORT OF ASSESSORS To the Citizens of the Town of Hanover: The following report covers the twelve months of calendar year 1974. The six months, January 1 through June 30 comprise the final six months of the eighteen month fiscal changeover period and the figures used in this report represent one-third of that eighteen month budget. The six months, July 1 through December 31 comprise the initial six months of Fiscal Year 1974-75 and the figures used herein represent one-half of that budget. Consequently two sets of figures reflecting two separate tax periods must be used to submit our 1974 recapitulation. RECAPITULATION 1/1/74 to 7/1/74 to 6/30/74 12/31/74 Total appropriations as certified by Town Clerk to be raised by tax- ation, Chapter 41, Section ISA. 3,227,595.00 3,278,023,50 Total appropriations voted to be taken from available funds. 145,683.15 576,312.70 TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE 666.65 ANY OTHER AMOUNT TO BE RAISED: School Lunch Program 12,847.80 11,095.79 Free Public Libraries 2,526.70 1,895.06 COUNTY TAX AND ASSESS- MENTS: County Tax 47,595.35 95,411.37 County Hospital 1,263.60 3,210.17 STATE TAX AND ASSESS- MENTS: State Recreation Areas 10,052.90 20,856.95 Audit of Municipal Accounts 64.15 Metropolitan Districts Area 165.15 247.77 Mass Bay Trans Authority 32,465.00 40,722.50 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 330.25 770.93 State Assessment System 139.30 208.98 Air Pollution Control District 117.55 317.22 Special Education 7,000.00 1972 Underestimates of Cherry Sheet 438.40 1973 Underestimates of Cherry Sheet 22.72 OVERLAY OF CURRENT YEAR 28,861.20 63,093.70 GROSS AMOUNT TO BE RAISED 3,510,812.15 4,099,189.36 -92- ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AVAILABLE FUNDS 1973 Estimated Receipts on Cherry Sheet 847,459.63 1974 Estimated Receipts on Cherry Sheet 1,200,864.49 Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise 121,459.66 192,714.50 Licenses 4,178.00 4,227.50 Fines 683.67 1,150.50 General Government 11,870.67 18,112.00 School (local receipts) 10,396.33 11,655.00 INTEREST: On Taxes and Assessments 3,936.67 4,561.60 On Deposit 3,092.33 16,667.46 Overestimates 4,978.77 10,666.08 Amounts voted to be taken from available funds 145,683.17 576,312.70 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND AV AlLABLE FUNDS 1,153,738.90 2,036,931.83 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION OF PROPERTY 2,357,073.25 2,062,257.53 VALUATION Personal Property 4,164,487.00 4,127,445.00 Real Estate 65,793,910.00 65,779,590.00 Total: (I) 69,958,397.00 69,907,035.00 TAX RATE FOR PERIOD 34.00 29.50 Personal Property Tax Levied 141,592.56 121,759.63 Real Estate Tax Levied 2,236,992.94 1,940,497.90 TOTAL TAXES LEVIED ON PROPERTY (2) 2,378,585.50 2,062,257.53 (1) The total valuation of the Town for both periods is based on assessments as of January I, 1974. However, the slightly lower figure for the second period reflects adjustments made in the first period that necessarily altered the total valuation. (2) The total taxes levied on property in the first period are slightly higher than the net amount to be raised by taxation, as the tax rate was rounded out at $34.00 to avoid the use of a fractional rate. This is a standard practice in establishing local rax rates. Please remember that it is the citizens of the Town who ultimately determine the tax rate by their allocation of funds at Town Meetings. -93- Should any questions arise pertaining to this report or your personal taxes, please feel free to consult any of us at your Assessors Office. Respectfully submitted, R. Irving Lovell, Chairman Frederick Bigler, Qerk Ralph C. Briggs Board of Assessors -94- REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD To the Citizens of the Town of Hanover: Calendar year 1974 has seen very little activity with respect to new subdivisions although several are in the preliminary plan stage and will undoubtedly be submitted for consideration when the economic situation, especially with respect to interest rates, improves. During the year our valued vice-chairman, Joseph J. Zemotel, found it necessary to resign because of travel incident to changed employment. The remaining members of the Planning Board, together with the Board of Selectmen, selected a replacement, Mrs. Janet W. O'Brien. The Planning Board then designated John A. Libertine as vice-chairman. Respectfully submitted, Hanover Planning Board Turner W. Gilman, Chainnan John A. Libertine, Vice-Chairman Roger A. Leslie, Clerk Robert L. Kimball Janet W. O'Brien REPORT OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE The Hanover Park and Recreation Committee respectfully submits the following report. In the Spring and Summer the Committee maintai'ned and readied the fields of the town so that 800 of our youth were able to successfully complete a boys baseball and girls softball program. The Summer Playground Program, headed by Mr. David Guenard, started their season with 187 families registering for summer activities. Cultural, nature and athletic activities were offered to 536 children. An Arts and Crafts Workshop was initiated in July and the response to this program was so great that the Committee recommends a full-time arts and crafts teacher be added to the staff of the Summer Playground Program. The playground staff consisted of one program director, one part-time arts and crafts teacher and six playground specialists. In the Fall our fields were used by 160 boys for football and soccer. In addition the Park and Recreation Committee offered tennis lessons to the residents. For the first time the Committee extended their recreational activities to the winter months - instructional swimming and skiing lessons were offered and 125 boys and girls took part in these programs. -96- Your Committee feels that recreation in the town of Hanover should become a year round activity for all of its residents. In the future we will be working towards this end. Respectfully submitted, Jack MacDougall, Chairman James M. Wheeler Harold Smith Diana Morris Ronald Babineau Gene Macomber REPORTOFTAXCOLLECTOR-1974 To the Board of Selectmen, Town of Hanover This year I shall follow your suggestion and make a very brief report. My accounts are now based on collections for a fiscal year. Collected and turned over to the Treasurer for the calendar year of 1974 was the total amount of $5,195,507.94. Details of this Department's collections will be found under the Town Accountant's Report. The collection of Real Estate and Personal Property on a 6 month basis has no doubt helped the Town Treasury. There was no money borrowed during the calendar year of 1974 in anticipation of revenue to be collected. There have been many complications implementing the new fiscal year program and few positive directives from the State Tax Commission. Hopefully, I have used good judgment in the questionable areas and proceeded in the best interest of the Town and its taxpayers. My sincere thanks to my co-workers for their devotion · and dedication throughout the year. Respectfully submitted Eleanor S. Blaisdell Collector of Taxes and Water Rates REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Hanover: I hereby submit the following report of the Police Department from January 1, 1974 to December 31, 1974. · -97- In the coming months we hope to circulate to the Town Residents information on several different types of crimes that we are all beginning to know and experience. It is our hope that the information will assist one and all to recognize and report different types of crime that are taking place here in Hanover and to assist persons to help us prevent many of these crimes. WE NEED YOUR HELP. I would like to thank the Hanover School Committee for the assistance they gave to this Department last year in renovating downstairs at the Police Station on Main Street. We now have four extra rooms and it is a comfort to have the space that has been provided. Also our Thanks to Dr. Robert P. Fox, Superintendent of Schools and Kenneth R. Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, for their assistance given in this project. I would like to thank the people of Hanover, The Board of Selectmen, the Fire Department, Members of the Hanover Police Department, Neighboring Police Departments, State and County Officers for their assistance and cooperation last year. If the current child rearing in America continues on the same trend we can expect increased alienation, indifference, antagonism and violence on the part_. of the younger generation in all segments of our society. The average age for persons who commit the two most common felony crimes, auto thefts and burglary is 15 years old. Seventy Five percent of all crime is committed by persons in the age groups, 14 to 29 years of age. At the rate of increase in juvenile crime, one out of every six juveniles will have been in trouble before the age of 21 years. Four out of every ten people will have been arrested. There must be an increase in the study of youth and why they turn to anti-social acts. Law enforcement is bound to suffer more. than we can afford when the never-overpaid Police Officer assigned to risk his very life in the task of say, ferreting with supposed criminals in a darkened building at three o'clock on a rainy winter morning. He must stake the security of his family upon a snap determination as to whether some Judge or Jury, in the ivory tower quiet of Court or Jury Room, will find that he used more or greater force than was reasonably necessary under the circumstances. David G. Zwicker Chief of Police REPORT OF ACTIVITIES Complaints 25,475 Arrests 291 Arrests Narcotics 35 Rape 3 Assault With a Dangerous Weapon 16 Breaking & Entering & Larceny 142 -98- Larceny of Motor Vehicles 236 Assault & Battery 3 I Bomb Scares 8 Malicious Destruction of Property 89 Larceny of Bicycles 54 Possession of Fireworks 18 Trespassing 28 Indecent ltx posure 11 Disturbance 29 Fraudulent Checks 380 Accidents 554 Arrests from Motor Vehicle Accidents 86 Fatal Accidents 0 Ambulance Trips 295 Citations Written 503 Outside Aid 178 Fire Assists 350 Summons Served 406 Licenses to Carry Firearms 13 7 Firearm ID Cards 95 Firearm Dealers 4 Ammunition Dealers 3 Gunsmiths 2 Total money turned in to Town Treasurer from firearm transactions $I,613.00 Protective Custody Lockups 42 Family Problems 58 Armed Robbery 16 Days in Court 260 Arraignments 1st Time in Only 670 District Court 1,633 Total All Cases - All Court Work I, 741 Respectfully submitted, David G. Zwicker Chief of Police -99- EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER To the Citizens of Hanover: For the fourteenth consecutive year we can again report an increase in the number of routine and Emergency calls handled by the Center. As our Town grows in residential population and increases its Commercial activities this trend will continue. The Committee wishes to express its thanks for the cooperation of the Board of Selectmen, Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Works and to thank our operators for their loyalty and valued performance during 1974. Respectfully submitted, Robert P. Coburn Henry S. Newcomb John Thomson Communication Committee REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS To the Citizens of the Town of Hanover: The Board of Fire Engineers submits its report for the year 1974 - We have had a busy year with a total of 456 runs, an increase of 34 runs over last year. A breakdown of runs is as follows: 78 building fires, 73 resuscitator calls, 56 car fires, 92 woods and grass fires, 12 false alarms, 19 mutual aid calls, assist police 15, bomb scares, stove fires, gas leaks, electrical fires, etc. - 111 calls. All inspections required by law have been made - schools, rest homes, clinics and all places of public assembly. Fire drills have been held in all schools, 92 oil burner permits issued and inspections made, 117 rocket permits and 10 explosive permits issued. Fire training classes are conducted on a regular schedule, under our training officer Lieutenant Houghton. 22 men completed fire fighting phase 1 (16 week course) - 17 men completed officers class - 16 hours. One man will be completing his 81 hour E.M.T. Course soon giving us 4 E.M.T. men - our 2 fulltime men attended. 32 hours of classes al Moon Island, courtesy of the Boston Fire Department. 3 Articles have been placed in the Town Meeting Warrant for 1975: (1) For a 750 G.P.M. Pumper to replace Engine 2 at Four Corners Station. (2) Replace the 1971 Chiefs Car. (3) $2500.00 for Fire Hose. - 100- The Board thanks all departments for their help and cooperation throughout the year and to our firefighters for their dedication to the Fire Service. Hanover Board of Fire Engineers, Lawrence E. Slaney, Chief. Charles Inglis, Clerk - Wendell Blanchard, T. Drew Bates, Ernest Bourque, Edgar Packard. From the Chief: As this will be my last report as Chief, due to my retirement in July, I take this means of thanking the Townspeople and the Board of Fire Engineers for their cooperation and confidence in me for the past 9 years. To the Board of Selectmen for appointing me to the Board for 30 years, and to the men of the department who I have been privileged to serve with for 47 years. It has been a pleasure and an honor to have worked with all of you. Thank you all Lawrence E. Slaney, Chief. DRAINAGE COORDINATING COMMITTEE To the Citizens of .Hanover: A Drainage Coordinating Committee was established by Article 19 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1974 and, effective June 30, 1974, replaced the previous Drainage Committee. The new committee will consider only those drainage problems which are beyond the responsibility of any single element of Town Government, and expects to be especially involved in Stream Clearance requests. The Committee has adopted no formal organization and will meet at the call of any of its members when problems arise. Respectfully submitted, S. Franklin Ames, Board of Public Works Turner W. Gilman, Planning Board Edward R. Hammond, Jr., Board of Health REPORT OF THE GAS INSPECTOR To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Hanover: We hereby submit our report of the Gas Inspector's Department for the period of January 1, 1974 to ~ecember 31, 1974. There were 122 permits issued and acted upon. $497.00 in fees collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer. - 101 - We appreciate the cooperation of the homeowners, contractors, and all Town Departments. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Stewart, Gas Inspector Theodore F. Luscinski, Assistant Inspector REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Hanover: We hereby submit the fourteenth annual report of the Wire Inspector's Department for the period January 1, 1974 to December 31, 1974. There were 314 permits issued and acted upon. $4967.00 in fees were collected and turned over to the Town Treasurer. We appreciate the cooperation of the homeowners, contractors, and all departments in making this a safer town electrically. Respectfully submitted, Robert Montgomery, Wire Inspector Charles C. Pratt, Deputy Inspector REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR To the Citizens of Hanover: I submit my report for 1974: I investigated 45 dog bites. All were released from suspicion of Rabies. There were four specimens for the laboratory, with negative results. We have: 135 Horses 58 Ponies 7 Goats 25 Sheep 2 Swine 17 Cattle (cows 6, Beef 8, Verling I) Respectfully submitted, Arthur J. Moran Animal Inspector - 102 -- TRUSTEES FOR PLYMOUTH COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE by Edgar W. Spear, Director The Plymouth County Cooperative Extension Service's office is located on High Street, Hanson and can be reached by calling 293-3541 or 447-5946. This is repetitious but for the information of new residents, we are the educational arm of the University of Massachusetts and the U.S.D.A. at the county level. This is where the name "Cooperative Extension" is derived. We have many and varied educational programs. Free bulletins are on display at our office on lawn care, gardening, nutrition, home canning and freezing, to name just a few. If you pass our office on your travels, stop and visit us. The number of soil samples tested continues to increase each year which is a free service to the Plymouth County residents. This year, with more gardeners, we were swamped with soil samples. Posters and leaflets describing our staff services have been placed in every town hall and library in the county along with timely leaflets for distribution. With more food production and preservation by home gardeners, our Home Economists are available for advice. Citizens are encouraged to bring to the attention of their Town Director any suggestions to improve our services. Plymouth County continues to have the most active 4-H Program in Massachusetts. Increased enrollment continues in our new Urban 4-H program and we have had added to our staff a new Associate 4-H Agent's position. 4-H has become more than just "cows and cookies" and varied programs are available for all young people. Through our Nutrition Program in Brockton we have made available to every town '"Mulligan Stew" film, an excellent source of nutrition lessons for young people. Our Life and Earth 4-H Science Projects such as Embryology and Ocean Science are being made available to all of Plymouth County's School Systems. In addition to our regular staff, we have five Regional Community Development Specialists who work closely with all the towns on varied projects and are available for assistance to all towns. Our Board of Trustee members are: Mr. Gilbert Blackledge, Chairman Whitman Mr. Fred Freidenfeld, Vice-Chairman Middle~oro Mrs. Sally Carver, Secretary Marshfield Mr. Edward Gawle, Brockton Mrs. Eileen Rawson Duxbury - 103 - Mr. Howard Hayward West Bridgewater Mr. Robert Haviland Hingham Mr. Phillip Gibbs West Wareham Mr. George Ridder County Commissioner TOWN OF HANOVER: PLYMOUTH COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE HIGH STREET, HANSON, MASS. 02341 TEL. 293-3541 or 44 7-5946 United States Department of Agriculture - University of Massachusetts Plymouth County Trustees for County Cooperative Extension Service Edgar W. Spear, Director 1974 REPORT OF TRUSTEES FOR COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE In accordance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth, Chapter 128, the Trustees for Plymouth County Cooperative Extension Service are empowered to receive, on behalf of the County, money appropriated by any town or by the Federal Government for carrying out the provisions of the law under which they are appointed. Their agents have made contacts during the past year in every community either by public meetings, individual visits, group discussions, demonstrations or other wise, in attempting to assist the needs of the citizens toward helping to solve management problems, better living and better community service and have been ably assisted by many local volunteer leaders. Purchases were made during the 1973-1974 year (of 18 months) for material needed in carrying on the various Ex tension programs. The appropriation made by your town was used for residents of the town and expended as follows: Books and Manuals purchased for Town Officials $ 76. 13 Town Director's expense 12.00 Bulletins, Paper, etc. 11.87 Total: $100.00 1973-1974 Appropriation $100.00 Suggested appropriation for next 12 months - ''75 - '76 $100.00 Respectfully submitted, Trustees for County Cooperative Extension Service Edgar W. Spear, Director - 104- REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER Jan. 1 to June 30, 1974 Cash Balance, January 1, 1973 $ 260,708.66 1973 - 1974 Receipts 26,021,828.00 Total Receipts 26,282,536.66 Less 1973 - 1974 Expenditures 25,137,510.01 Less Revenue Sharing 3,222.49 Cash Balance, June 30, 1974 1,141,804.16 REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Cash Balance, January 1, 1974 5,227.55 Received from Federal Government Jan. 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 1,609,026.86 Total Receipts 1,614,254.41 Less Expenditures Jan. 1 to June 30, 1974 1,611,031.92 Cash Balance June 30, 1974 3,222.49 TRUST FUNDS Cemetery Trust Funds Balance on Deposit December 31, 1973 $95,246.66 Interest added Jan. 1 to June 30, 1974 2,969.57 Less Expenditures Jan. 1 to June 30, 1974 4,500.00 New Funds Added in 1974 1,100.00 Balance on Deposit June 30, 1974 94,816.23 William H. Dowden Trust Balance on Deposit Dec. 31, 1973 702.71 Interest added to June 30, 1974 18.94 Less Expenditures in 1974 Balance on Deposit June 30, 1974 721.65 Florence Goss Trust Balance on Deposit Dec. 31, 1973 749.51 Interest added to June 30, 1974 20.15 Less Expended in 1974 15.00 Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 754.66 -105- Joseph E. Wilder Women's Relief Corps Trust Fund Balance of Deposit Dec. 31, 1973 2,085.69 Interest added to June 30, 1974 Less expended in 1974 Balance on Deposit June 30, 1974 2,085.69 E. Q. Sylvester Trust Fund Balance on Deposit, Dec. 31, 1973 7,136.58 Interest added to June 30, 1974 192.46 Less expended in 1974 Balance on Deposit June 30, 1974 7,329.04 Post War Rehabilitation Fund Balance on Deposit Dec. 31, 1973 8,495.33 Interest added to June 30, 1974 229.11 Less expended in 1974 Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 8,724.44 B. Everett Hall Fund Balance on Deposit, Dec. 31, 1973 6,629.82 Interest Added to June 30, 1974 178.79 Less expended in 1974 Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 6,808.61 Stabilization Fund Balance on Deposit, Dec. 31, 1973 354,143.15 Interest Added to June 30, 1974 11,281.26 Less Expended in 1974 47,400.00 Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 318,024.41 -106- Salmond School Trust Fund Balance on Deposit, Dec. 31, 1973 5,867.22 Interest Added to June 30, 1974 199.29 Less Expended in 1974 Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 6,066.5 I Alice Washburn Scholarship Fund Balance on Deposit, Dec. 31. I 973 5,576.71 Interest added in 1974 149.97 New Funds added in 1974 Less Expended in 1974 Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 5,726.68 Mary and William Ahearn Scholarship Fund Balance on Deposit, Dec. 31, 1973 21,524.69 Interest added in 1974 731.11 Less Expended in 1974 Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 22,255.80 Mildred H. Ellis Trust Fund Balance on Deposit, June 30, 1974 10,000.00 Respectfully Submitted, Dorothy E. Tripp Town Treasurer REPORT OF THE COUNCIL FOR AGING To the Citizens of Hanover: The Council for Aging increased their members to seven during 1974. Regular monthly meetings were held on the last Tuesday of the month at the Grange Hall on Circuit Street, with 95% of the members attending. -107- At several meetings we had special speakers on such subjects as a Mini-bus, Hot Lunches and our Senior Aide program. Housing was also discussed. The Hot Lunches were started in September, which has proved very successful with approximately 65 in attendance weekly. The Council is planning to make our present quarters into a "Drop-in" Center for the elderly. · Several bus trips with luncheon served at well-known restaurants have been taken by the Golden Age Club. The number taking these trips has almost doubled in the past year and we hope the coming year will be a successful one. The 1975 meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month. Respectfully submitted: Grace M. Corkum, Secretary Henry S. Newcomb Harold Cox George H. Rayno George A. Tremaine Dorothy M. Griffin Henry P. Chiminiello CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Hanover: We hereby submit the following report from January 1, 1974 to December 31, 1974. There were no declared emergencies during this period. There was one simulated emergency, "Beaufort", which was a hurricane in which Hanover was right in the middle. We appreciate the cooperation of all the departments in the town. Without their help there would be no Civil Defense in our town. Respectfully submitted, Walter L. Colby, Director John Thomson, Deputy Director REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD This past year has seen many problems arise. To assure that more of them will be problems of the past, the Personnel Board has worked on a complete rewriting of the Personnel By-Laws for the Annual Meeting in May. The Board has also had all job descriptions rewritten and brought up to date. This has been a time consuming task, but one that is to the benefit of employees and the Town. -108- We wish to thank all Boards, Committees and Officials for their promptness and thoroughness in the preparation of the job descriptions. With circumstances changing so rapidly within the Town, we can expect another heavy work-load next year. Again, we would like to thank everyone for their assistance this year. Respectfully submitted, David W. Luce, Chairman Catherine B. Hall Wilford W. D'Entremont John H. Kelleher John E. Hoadley Richard J. Nielsen James J. 0. Stone REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH To The Citizens of Hanover: We respectfully submit our annual report for the year 1974. The Board meets every Monday evening at 7:30 P.M. with the exception of holidays and special meetings may be held on the following Wednesday if the Board deems it necessary and notices are properly posted. The Board has completed the first year with a full time Health Agent which enabled us to update our inspection programs and the overall efficiency of the department. We have received considerable recognition for our restaurant inspec tion program and seminars which were held by the Board for all food establishment personnel within the Town. The Transfer and Recycling Station continues to operate in an efficient manner. We are presently disposing of approximately 120 tons per week. The recycling of newspaper and cardboard are producing approximately 40 tons per week. Due to the economy the prices for recycling these materials have been reduced sharply but continues to contribute revenue to the operation. In addition the Board has added glass recycling and though there is little revenue realized from this operation it has reduced the cost of disposal. It is our hope that the citizens of Hanover will continue to cooperate with the Board and their employees in the recycling effort. The mosquito control program was continued and the Board feels it was the most successful spraying we have had since its inception. Mr. Briggs served on the Visiting Nurse Advisory Committee as well as the Ambulance Study Committee. Mr. Hammond served as a member of the Town's Drainage Coordinating Committee. Mr. Sullivan served as a member of the Sewer Study Committee. -109- 70 Disposal Works Construction Permits were issued for the year 1974. The Board imposed a testing ban from June 24, 1974 to November 1, 1974. It is our plan to continue to impose testing bans during the summer months. The Board would like to thank all Town Officials, Employees and Citizens for their cooperation in 1974. The following complaints were processed during the year 1974: 50 - Communicable Diseases were reported 16 - Complaints of various unsanitary conditions 1 - Complaint regardi_ng the public water supply 23 - Sewage complaints 4 - Brook and pond water complaints 4 - Sub-standard housing conditions reported 4 - Drainage complaints 85 - Dead animals picked up as health hazards 15 - Restaurant complaints of uncleanliness 9 - Mosquito com plain ts 10 - Miscellaneous complaints 13 - Unsatisfactory products not meeting public health standards 3 - Complaints of bats and rats 5 - Landlords not providing heat 1 - Complaint of unsatisfactory milk 1 - Neglect of elderly complaint 7 - Illegal dumping complaints 8 - Neglect of animals. All complaints were followed through by our Agent and to the best of our knowledge have been resolved. Respectfully submitted, Frederick L. Brig~, Chairman Albert E. Sullivan, Jr. Edward R. Hammond, Jr. REPORT OF THE HANOVER VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED To the Board of Selectmen and The Citizens of Hanover: Regular monthly meetings of the Board of Management are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings open to the public are held in January and April. -110- During the year Board members assisted the nurse at Well-child Conferences, Pre-school Child Conferences and the Health Maintenance Conferences for the elderly. In April all pre-school children were screened for Amblyopia in conjunction with the pre-school registration of the School Department. In cooperation with• other organizations, Board members helped with screening for Mr. Fit, a heart attack prevention program. Camperships were awarded to five children in the summer. A total of $1700 was given in scholarships to Hanover residents. A baby-sitting course was held for Junior High School students; sixty-five completed the course and were awarded certifi cates. The Association maintains a well-stocked equipment room with sick room supplies available to any Hanover resident. Board members helped at the Glaucoma Clinic sponsored by the Board of Health. The Board cooperated with State and Federal Health J?epartments in testing children for lead poisoning. Special thanks are extended to the Board of Management and to the nurses: Edna G. Anderson, R.N.; Avery Andrew, R.N.; Susan Hillman, R.N.; and Marilyn DeBoer, R.N. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Schneider, Secretary Gertrude Sullivan, Treasurer Lois Heim, President Hanover Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. Treasurer's Report January 1, 1974 to December 31, 1974 Cash on Hand January 1, 1974 $ 1,058.41 Receipts Fees - Patients $ 1,874.70 Medicare 5,306.83 Welfare 287.00 Well Child Conferences 406.00 Veterans' Insurance Etc. 227.50 Blue Cross 623.30 Special Donations 1,043.76 Fund Drive (net) 2,347.05 Use of Equipment 60.00 Mileage Reimbursement - Town of Hanover 150.62 Transferred from Savings Account 1,715.00 Insurance Loss Reimbursement 101.38 14,143.14 -111 - Disbursements: Insurance - Auto., Prof. Liab., Etc. 925.68 Automobile Expenses 318.60 Well Child Conferences 810.00 Nurses' Supplies 43.55 Printing 114.00 Postage 220.30 Office Supplies and Equipment 313.59 Loan Equipment 102.80 Telephone 406.38 Publications, Dues, Meetings, Etc. 149.00 Mileage - Substitute Nurses 184.63 Laundry 30.74 Scholarships 1,700.00 Clerical Service 493.05 Easter Seal Contract 250.00 Easter Seal Therapy 1,938.00 Homemakers Service 2,755.30 Supervision 1,120.60 Oxygen 57.75 Salvation Army Camperships 240.00 "Mr. Fit" Program Expenses 41.25 Water Damage - Loan Equipment 20.00 Loss of Snow Tires and Wheels 112.65 Miscellaneous 727.52 $13,075.39 Balance Rockland Trust Co. December 31, 1974 2,126.16 $15,201.55· $15,201.55 Signed Gertrude Sullivan, Treasurer Signed John A. Ashton, Auditor REPORT OF THE VISITING NURSE To the Selectman, the Hanover Visiting Nurse Association, and the Citizens of Hanover: The agency is certified (yearly} as a Home Health Agency, and offers Nursing (bedside}, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Service Counseling, Home Health Aides, and Health Supervision to residents of Hanover. Payment for these services are most times paid for by Medical Health Insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, and various other agencies. A total of 2298 visits were made this year, of which there was 860 Nursing, 125 Physical Therapy, 1 occupational Therapy, 163 Home Health Aides, 1013 Health Supervision, and 136 unclassified. - 112- Eighteen Well Child Conferences were held this year. 296 children attended and received physicals, immunizations, and health counseling. The Lead Poison Testing was added this year. Dr. Mary E. Butterworth was in attendance at all conferences. Eleven Senior Citizens Conferences were held with 253 attending. Speakers in the health field lectured at a number of the conferences. Seventy courtesy calls were made to new babies and 32 cards were sent to families when the birth was a repeat. Mr. Fit (Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial), a concentrated heart attack prevention program, sponsored by the Boston University School of Medicine was held. Many other organizations and nurses throughout the town worked with this agency on this program. 481 men and 286 women were screened and those found to be in the high risk area were referred for further screening and treatment. The nurses have attended in-service programs, lectures, and seminars throughout the year to keep up with the latest trends in Public Health Nursing. The Nurses' office is located at the Town Hall. Telephone hours are 8:30 - 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 - 1: 30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Respectfully submitted, Edna G. Anderson, R.N. Senior Nurse REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Hanover. The Zoning Board of Appeals held scheduled meetings at the Hanover Town Hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding holidays. Seventeen public hearings were held by the Board on applications requiring approval for permitted uses, petitions of appeal from administrative officials, and petitions for variance of the Zoning By-Law. Fifteen decisions were filed at the Office of the Town Clerk as required by statute law and two cases, 74-21 and 74-22 were continued into 1975. Five applications and/or petitions were withdrawn without prejudice before a decision was made. We wish to thank all officials and Boards of this Town for their assistance given to us this year. Respectfully submitted, James S. Oldham, Chairman James E. Thompson, Co-chairman Kenneth R. Lingley Associate members Ray G. Hill Donald F. Grushey - 113 - REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN In 1974 the circulation of the John Curtis library was 95,501. This is the largest percentage of increase in one year in the history of the library. It is also interesting that, according to figures required by the state, over 150 books each month are borrowed by people from other towns, including Norwell, Hanson, Marshfield, Scituate, Abington and Pembroke. The Hanover Junior Women's Club has met with us monthly and the Hanover Historical Society has not only met in the library, but will be moving back into the building in 1975. We welcome them. We have also run two story hours a week for four year olds during the school year. We wish to thank the many people in Hanover who both donated books and bought them to benefit our Air Conditioning Fund. We acquired our first unit in July and hope to get the second this coming summer so the upstairs may be used with mo re comfort. As the population of the town increases and the recession deepens, the library will be busier and busier, but we welcome a visit from each and everyone of you and hope to continue our helpful service. Respectfully submitted, Marian V. MacDuff Librarian TRUSTEE'S REPORT JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY The Trustees greatly appreciate the interest and enthusiasm displayed by the people of Hanover in supporting and promoting the library's growth. Our young men from the South Shore Vo-Tech High School are busy remodeling the basement into two rooms under the direction of Mr. Peter MacDonald and Mr. Theodore Maki. The only cost to the library is• for the materials and supplies. One of the rooms is to be used by the Hanover Historical Society to display and store their memorabilia. The other room is to be used as a work and rest area for the librarians. It will contain storage facilities and a compact kitchen unit. The Vo-Tech students have also wired the air-conditioner unit in the main room of the library. This unit was paid for through the sale of used books and from donations. The children's story hours are held twice weekly under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Grundy and have been very successful. There are approximately seventy-five children attending. Our thanks go to the Department of Public Works who are doing an excellent job in maintaining the library grounds. - 114- The Trustees. welcome and encourage any recommendations or suggestions from the people of Hanover concerning your library. Respectfully submitted, Pearl A. Sapiro, Chairman Charles W. Adams, Treasurer Virginia Edge, Secretary JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY Treasurer's Report for the Year 197 4 January l, 1974 Cash Balance $12,320.00 Receipts Income from Trust Fund $2,982.99 Savings Account Interest 102.79 Fines 1,187.77 State Library Aid Transfer 3,790.13 Dog Tax Transfer 3,027.27 Town Appropriation - Expenses 9,500.00 ~20,590.95 Total $32,910.95 Disbursements Books $7,379.81 Periodicals 380.95 Records 335.94 Telephone 340.48 Electricity 1,375.85 Fuel 1,258.55 Repairs (Includes electrical work, plumbing, roofing, etc.) 2,151.64 Miscellaneous (Includes library and custodial supplies, safe deposit box rental, etc.) 1,819.72 $15,042.94 December 31 , 197 4 Cash Balance - Checking Account 447.82 - Savings Account 17,420.19 Total $32,910.95 Note: A total of $40,808.00 was appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting for the support of the John Curtis Free Library. Respectfully submitted, Charles W. Adams Treasurer - 115 - REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION To the Citizens of Hanover: This past year has seen progressive growth of the green belt or open space areas by about another one hundred acres of some very fine upland and water retention areas. A very large piece purchased was the Clark area off King Street. A vast tract was obtained off Plain Street from Mr. Wills. We also were able to add fifteen acres to the Harrington property so now we own all the way to Summer Street. The Scouts and other various groups have been very helpful this year as always with their many conservation projects. Our areas this year have been used in season for skating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, birdwatching etc. The Commission meets at least twice a month with numerous special meetings to view problem areas as we are called on to view. Numerous hearings under Chapter 131 Section 40, the Wetlands Protection Act, have been held and decisions rendered. The Commission wishes to point out the need for consulting engineer work due to the complexity. of the wetlands hearings. One of the leading areas to be solved will be the general business area on Route #53 on both sides. We wish to thank all the Town Departments and the many interested citizens for their cooperation. Donald Rogers, Chairman Richard Bradford, Vice Chairman Richard Laskey, Vice Chairman Marjorie Abbot, Clerk Katherine Townsend Edgar Packard Leander Nichols REPORT OF HANOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY The Housing Authority has continued its efforts to obtain approval from the Department of Community Affairs for an Elderly Housing Project of 80 units. At the time of the writing of this report, a proposal is pending before the D C A and we are quite hopeful that preliminary approval will be forthcoming in the near future. During the past year the Housing Authority was saddened by the deaths of two of its members, our original Chainnan, George Savage and Frederic Smith; and further by the resignation of Jean Souther who moved from Hanover. All three had - 116- been original members of the Authority and had spent many hours of hard work without an opportunity to see any tangible results. They will be missed and in the future the townspeople will be the beneficiaries of their efforts. The Authority has entered an agreement with the South Shore Community Action Council for assistance in administering the program for rental housing under Chapter 707 of the General Laws. Through our joint efforts, help was rendered to several needy families. With the announcement by the State that more funds will be made available for public housing, we are optimistic that there will be some favorable action on our request. Carlos F. Hill, Chairman Henry P. Chiminiello Susan Hillman Edward S. Amazeen REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR To the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Hanover: The nationwide decrease in the construction business during 1974 had little affect in the Town of Hanover. Even thou the majority of surrounding towns showed a substantial decrease in building during 1974 Hanover showed an increase. On March 27th of 1974 a new Sign By-Law was approved by the Attorney General. The enforcement of this By-Law was placed under this office and many non-conforming signs were removed and replaced by those conforming to the new By-Law. Sign Permits issued under the new By-Law totaled 59 in 1974. The new dwellings constructed in Hanover over the past ten years are as follows: 1965 - 159 1970 - 61 1966 · 84 1971 - 64 1967 - 106 1972 - 15 1968 - 146 1973 -42 1969- 127 1974-53 The Building Permits issued in 1974 were as follows: New Dwellings S3 Accessory Buildings 16 Additions, Remodeling 48 Business Buildings 25 - 117 - Signs 59 Swimming Pools 40 Miscellaneous - 7 Total 248 Building Permit and Sign Permit Fees collected by this office in 1974 totaled $5528.50 and this amount was turned over to the Town Treasurer. The total estimated value of new construction in 1974 was $3,505,155.00. This office appreciated the cooperation of the Plumbing and Wiring Inspectors and the Board of Health Agent during 1974. This office is located on the second floor of the Town Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 12 noon and I P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Paul N. Litchfield Building Inspector BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Board of Selectmen: Submitted herewith is the Annual Report of the Board of Public Works. Due to the change in the fiscal year, I am sure that your Board appreciates that this report concerns activity for only six months of the present fiscal year and the closing of the 18 month transitional fiscal period. Since the last report, a full-time Superintendent of Public Works has been engaged in organizing & coordinating the divisions that made up the separate entities which existed prior to the establishment of a Board of Public Works. This is an on-going effort, and the Board is generally pleased with the results over the first year and trust that in the future the public will begin to realize the advantages to be gained from having a coordinated Department of Public Works. All of our divisions ended up the 18 month fiscal period well within budgetary limits, and a resulting surplus was recognized which was returned to the E and D fund except for the surplus water revenue which is held for future appropriations for that division's operations. A few brief observations about the divisions is set forth. HIGHWAY DIVISION: Continued reconstruction and improvement to the town's highways was carried on during the past year. Complete reconstruction was finished on Plain Street and Cedar Street, except for a final coat of asphalt on a portion of Spring Street. The -118- sidewalks were completed on Cedar Street and the initial drainage system for the complete reconstruction of Summer Street was commenced. In addition, the Highway Division was involved in several drainage projects. New equipment purchased at the last Annual Town Meeting, most notably a vacuum sweeper is performing well. The sweeper resulted in a considerable reduction . of man hours involved in the annual clean-up of the roadsides in the Spring. Another mild winter has resulted in a savings in the snow and ice account, which is helpful considering the over-all increases in costs of operating and purchasing supplies and materials. WATER DIVISION: During the past year the complete meter billing program was installed and is operating with what appears to be success and overall acceptance by the residents of the town. The new water treatment plant was dedicated and open for public inspection at a ceremony at which Congressman Gerry Studds was the principal speaker. The town was fortunate to receive a 50% federal grant for this project. As the operation of the treatment plant goes on into the last of its first year, it is apparent that the extremely high cost of electric power and chemicals will cause the expen.ses for operation of the plant to exceed all projections. The fuel adjustment on electric power will cause the cost of electricity to double over our past projections, and the increase in cost of chemicals in some items is as much as 200% to 300%. It is hoped that our revenues will prove sufficient to avoid an increase in water charges, although it appears inevitable that at sometime soon a decision will have to be made whether or not to increase water charges or subsidize the water division operation from general tax revenue. The cleaning and painting ef.t})e School Street water tank has been completed and a request for continuance of the cleai:ung and painting program will be made in the budget for the next fiscal year. Seismic surveying for water sources continued at the close of the last fiscal period, and will continue to be a budgeted item in order to identify as many as possible potential water sources in the town. Expenses for exploration in this fiscal period and other engineering expenses will be delayed and may have to be deferred in order to balance the budget due to the increased costs of operating the treatment plant caused by the cost of electric power and chemicals which I have mentioned. TREE DIVISION: The Tree Division continued its usual spraying program and a modest program of removal of diseased trees and setting out new trees. Roadside trimming was carried on whenever possible within budget limitations. - 119 - Reorganization of this division with the Cemetery, and hopefully· within another year, certain maintenance functions for the Playground and Conservation Com mission will upgrade the programs and efficiency of the Tree Division. Reorganization of this type will necessarily incur added expense, and the Board of Public Works is moving cautiously in this area considering the current economic situation. CEMETERY DIVISION: The Cemetery Division has been most active in the past year carrying on the expansion of the Cemetery in Center Hanover to a point where the expansion will be complete in the Spring of this year. The ne·w additions, Sections 12 thru 19, adds approximately 600 new lots. Unde"r new regulations adopted by the Board of Public Works these lots will be available in multiples of two rather than the three and six grave lots as were available in the past. This policy appears to be more in line with current family situations and should result in a more efficient use of space and avoid the possibility of having numbers of unused lots for many years. A new rate schedule was adopted by the Board of Public Works setting forth a new policy whereby one-half the cost of a lot is automatically paid into a perpetual care account, which in the long run will result in all of the lots having perpetual care and building a perpetual care fund which will have income sufficient to defray a large portion of the costs of operating the cemetery. Respectfully submitted, John T. Thomson, Chairman S. Franklin Ames, Clerk Frederick P. Lanzillotta -120- 1974 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT Individuals learn, and a school system, its curricula and activities all are geared to make it possible for each individual to learn as well and as much as he or she can. This 1974 Report emphasizes some of the activities that affect the quality of learning by individuals this year past. The better organization of subject matter and activities is the single most important thing a system can do to provide for the needs of each individual. This year several of the major goals published in Hanover's Educational Objectives were organized. To improve the studenfs ability to communicate effectively, the Language Arts curriculum, grades K-5 was improved. In a mechanistic society there is a greater need than ever before for communication between people, "little people" as well as adults. It is subsumed that communication will influence a child's future more than any other area of the curriculum. Besides curriculum change, many specific actions occurred. Parents visited elementary schools to explain their hobbies and occupations thus expanding horizons while cementing parent-child, home-school understandings. "Humanities Night" and many other activities where children communicate with adults, a student-parent Book Club, older youngsters working with younger children on projects, Bicentennial Week preparations, more musical performance, Learning Contracts that place individual responsibility on the learner for accomplishment of a set of tasks tailored to his needs and abilities are but some implementing activities in the elementary schools. In, the middle grades stress was placed on basics in such areas as spelling and improved teaching techniques. In grades 11 and 12, both English and Social Studies courses are now on a semester basis allowing for a greater range of subjects and more flexibility for the student. This has led to more courses being taken and some specialization and acceleration for individual students. Foreign language offerings now allow for five years of both French and Spanish with conversational language in both subjects being offered also. Late afternoon and evening courses are now being taught in several subjects to expand both the subject and scheduling options at the high school. This development can lead to more course offerings and a solution to the space problem as enrollments continue to increase. The science curriculum, grades 6-12 was also revised in accordance with the five year general curriculum development plan. Through a variety of coordinated activities, experiments and readings, each young person is encouraged to improve his scientific approach both to his/her interest and appreciation of science and in his application of scientific methods to life. These courses, and the ones developed earlier in English, social studies and math establish achievement levels. This accountability should do much to show students, parents, teachers and the general public the level attained by students, individually and collectively. This year has seen a renewed interest in job training and career development. There was a 14 per cent decrease of graduates going on to higher education but 51 students found full-time employment upon graduation. Courses in typing increased markedly in the high school and 40 students are currently enrolled in a work-study high school program. Distributive Education continues with full enrollment. All students are employed in addition to completing studies at school. The career education trailer was obtained, equipped and is now in operation beside the high - 122- school manned by volunteer staff members. A career information night was held for parents of eighth graders, a part-time vocational education counselor operates in the junior high and career education is emphasized also in the elementary schools. The physical education and athletics program has been reorganized to provide continuous progress for each child from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The basic concepts and activities are rhythms, gymnastics, individual and dual sports and team games. The program should help achieve pertinent educational objectives developed in the 1973 master plan. Some new activities in the physical education program includes co-ed physical education classes in the high school. A three-season intramural program at the junior high has 65 per cent participation while a volunteer after school swimming program and special gym classes for children with coordination problems are extra features at Cedar School. The athletics program has both expanded and excelled this year. Girl's gymnastics has become an interscholastic sport. Another fine gym show capped the junior high winter physical education program. A late afternoon gymnastics program for girls of grades four and five was begun through the Extended Opportunities Division of the schools, along with a variety of programs for adults interested in physical education and sports. A girl's JV softball team was organized this year extending the sport to youngsters of a wider skill range. Hanover's athletic teams continue to emphasize participation of young people with all levels of skill but the varsity teams receive most public recognition. The ice hockey team won the league title in its third year of operation. Girl's basketball won both the league championship and the Eastern Mass. title. The fall cross country team also was Eastern Mass. champions and the soccer team won the league title and took part in the Eastern Mass. tourney. The football team, for the second straight year, won both the league title and the Eastern Mass. Superbowl game in Division IV. Providing for the individual learning of each young person with special needs was a major goal as mandated by an act of our legislators effective this fall. As defined by the law, about 10 per cent of the population is entitled to special services. The law also extends these benefits to those from ages three to twenty-one. Much time and money was spent planning and implementing the program in Hanover but, as always, there is more that should be done. First comes a full or intermediate evaluation of the child. This involves a group of specialists working with the parent and child. It takes from 12 to 20 hours to complete and costs $200. to $300. 1"0 date 59 full and 168 intermediate evaluations have been completed and more are being done. Next comes the providing of added services as directed by the evaluators. This may vary from extra tutoring to special help for handicaps within the mainstream of an educational program. More complicated are the situations where transportation and treatment is needed at a variety of day and residential centers throughout the state, with a few even out-of-state. This mandated, individualized program, while of great help in education these deserving youngsters can add hundreds of man hours of staff time and thousands of dollars per child in educational costs. Part of the individualized services involved the youngest children. A census of preschoolers is done each year with followup of youngsters with special needs; parents seeking help for such children should contact the Superintendent's Office. Many programs have been arranged for preschoolers in hopes that their needs can - 123 - be met more easily and effectively at a young age. An extensive kindergarten orientation program is in operation and special programs are offered by speech and hearing teachers aided by trained volunteers. Large and small groups and individual session with Guidance and Health Specialists are provided to help children better understand themselves and to improve their self image. Other heal th workers aided by volunteers run programs as varied as a scoliosis detection clinic or a blood donor program for high schoolers. Providing the great variety of services for individuals meant much staff training and administrative reorganization. In-service time, when students are released, was invaluable in providing workshops for teachers, orientation sessions, full courses preparing for the special education programs and even a two-town staff meeting for professional improvement. There were in-service and evening credit courses on humanizing the classroom, combining theory with daily application. Expanded parent services and conferences occurred in these afternoon and evening periods when the staff was freed to help youngsters by working closely with the parents. There was further refinement of interdisciplinary team teaching in the junior high while at Sylvester School both team programs were organized for many students with improved self-contained classrooms for pupils who need the more structured situation. The junior high principal received the Annual Award of the MACLD for services to special needs pupils at his school. The administrators with the superintendent began a management-by-objectives approach to their own profes sional development. A planning-programming-budgeting-system is being developed by key staff members which should produce better financial planning and more effective use of available resources throughout the system. This school year was determined to be one of austerity with limited budgets and no new staff, despite the increasing school population and demands for new programs, based on legislative and state mandates. Energy restrictions limited night use of schools, heat and lights were kept to the minimum and changes were put off for another year. Two fires in Curtis School did result in renovation to the basement section, but the school paper supplies not completely burned were used by students where appropriate. Each school had a drive to conserve paper and other supplies. The Hanover Schools are dedicated to helping individuals learn - each to his or her full capacities. The true test of our efforts will not be found in budgets, or records, or statistics but in the kind of person our graduates become. REPORT OF THE COMMITIEE MEMBER FOR HANOVER OF THE SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT There have been a number of happenings this year which may be of interest to the town. 1. For the first time, we have had applications from girls and two have been admitted, one in electronics and one in drafting. - 124- 2. We have started experimental courses in four subjects: auto body repair, carpentry, auto repair and welding. Three other courses were offered, but too few students applied to make them economical to operate. Unfortunately, the courses chosen are trades in which it is difficult to find employment. 3. The three year courses started several years ago have proven to be viable additions to our offerings. Some students have been able to transfer to the four year courses as openings became available. 4. In accordance with Section 38M of Chapter 71 of the General Laws (g.l.) a student advisory council has been elected and at least one of it's members has attended most every school committee meeting since January 1974. This has been a satisfactory innovation in my opinion. 5. At the state level, Commissioner of Education Anrig, is doing some things which should have been done long ago. For one, he has had legislation passed which changes the emphasis for teacher certification to ability to perform rather than to just take courses at some school of education. This has been long overdue. 6. The department has also contracted with several companies in the Boston area to assume the responsibility of teaching the students. This is necessary as Mrs. Ann Hardenberg of the Board of Education stated because "Education is too important to be left just to educators." To which I say amen. Respectfully submitted, V. F. Harrington SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER'S REPORT Fiscal Period January 1, 19713 to June 30, 1974 In accordance with Section XII of the South Shore Regional School District Agreement effective January 6, 1960, I submit herewith details of the January 1, 1973 thru June 30, 1974 financial transaction of the School District. Details are presented with respect to the January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974(18 months fiscal period) of estimated expenditures and their apportionment to member towns, actual receipts and expenditures, and a balance sheet and statement of outstanding debt as of June 30, 1974. Total operating expenditures for the fiscal period were $1,235,746.27 which involved salaries and wages of $950,930.53 and other expenses of $284,815.74 details of which are shown in the expenditure schedule. Capital Outlay for the fiscal period involving cost of new equipment was $62,674.01. -125 - On May 3 I, 1973, a total amount of $6,572.65 involving wage increases for the period September I, I 973 thru November 13, 1971 was paid to all employees of the School District and charged to Surplus Revenue in accordance with approved Massachusetts legislation. This resulted from a favorable decision by the Federal Office of Wage Stabilization Cost of Living Council under date of April 30, I 973, whereby approval was granted to pay wage increases for the above stated period, after an appeal by the South Shore Regional Vocational Teachers Federation had been previously denied by the Internal Revenue Service. Various additional expenditures under self-explanatory titles were made as per details set forth in the expenditure schedule. Surplus Revenue was determined to be $449,718.60 as of June 30, 1974 and was derived from the following sources: Balance January I, I 973 $231,638.32 Additions: Excess of District Receipts over estimates used Investment Income $ 46,363.84 Shop Sales 44,530.60 State Grants Operating Expense Reimbursement 103,940.00 Transportation Reimbursement 9,628.21 Tuition Income 28,638.07 Miscellaneous Income 8,435.61 Unclaimed Amounts Student Deposits 368.30 Tailings 420.57 Unexpended Appropriation 1973-1974 Operating Costs 82,327.73 324,652.93 556,291.25 Deductions: 1972 Surplus Revenue used to reduce 1973-1974 Operating Costs 100,000.00 1971 Retroactive Wages 6,572.65 106,572.65 Balance June 30, I 974 449,718.60 A $190,000.00 portion of the 1973-1974 Surplus Revenue has been voted by the District Committee to be used to reduce the July I, 1974 to June 30, 1975 fiscal year operating cost assessment to member towns, resulting in a remaining balance of $259,718.60. Respectfully submitted John A. Ashton, Treasurer -126- SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Receipts Fiscal Period January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 Cash Balance January 1, 1973 54,362.93 Assessment Revenue Town of Abington 202,913.00 Town of Cohasset 29,864.00 Town of Hanover 129,834.00 Town of Norwell 75,833.00 Town of Rockland 235,866.00 Town of Scituate 159,555.00 833,865.00 Equipment Sales, Lost 4,227.72 Insurance Recoveries 2,380.41 Investments Certificates of Deposit 1,230,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills 78,521.40 1,308,521.40 In vestment Income Interest on Certificates of Deposit 44,885.24 Interest on Treasury Bills 1,478.60 46,363.84 Mass Sales Tax 958.73 MA VA Conference Reimbursement 1,046.58 Misc. Income 201.90 Rental Income 579.00 Revolving Funds Physical Education 242.00 School Lunch 52,665.85 Student Deposits 786.00 Uniform Rentals 6,327.79 60,021.64 Shop Sales 44,530.60 State Grants Operating Expense Reimbursement 561,118.00 Pupil Transportation Reimbursement 42,456.21 603,574.21 Surplus Revenue Student Deposits Unclaimed . 368.30 Tailings - Unclaimed Amounts 261.44 629.74 Teachers Salaries Accrued 1973-74 Expense Contra 24,773.60 Tuition Income Day Classes 22,275.07 Evening Classes 5,343.00 Evening Registration 1,020.00 28,638.07 Withholding Blue Cross 14,930.59 Deferred Annuities 15,547.25 Federal Income Tax 132,794.50 Group Life Insurance 701.85 - 127 - Mass Teachers Retirement 36,669.06 Plymouth County Retirement 7,163.61 State Income Tax 36,729.79 Union Dues 4,256.80 248,793.45 Total Receipts 3,209,105.89 3,263,468.82 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Expenditures Fiscal Period January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 District Operating Expenses Funds Total Salaries and Wages District Officer 9,385.79 Superintendent-Director 34,682.50 Assistant Director 27,432.80 Guidance 21,887.91 Teachers 726,465.88 Health 7,154.01 Library 4,229.64 Clerical 32,308.30 Janitors 53,731.80 Bus Drivers 26,219.21 Lunchroom Supervisor 7,432.69 Total Salaries 950,930.53 Other Expenses Administrative Supplies & Expenses 52,178.75 Travel-Administrative & Placement 3,992.90 Books and Instructional Supplies 32,191.96 Shop Supplies-Production & Misc. 107,435.67 Health & First Aid 1,105.77 Pupil Transportation Expense 11,300.99 Janitor Supplies 6,953.48 Utilities-Elec-Gas-Tel-Water 44,383.25 Maint-Land & Building 16,227.70 Maint-Machinery & Equipment 9,045.27 Total Other 284,815.74 Total Operating Costs 1,235,746.27 Capital Outlay New Equipment 62,674.01 - 128- Surplus Revenue Portion of 1971 Retroactive Teacher Salaries Legally Payable 6,572.65 Agency-Trust-Investments Certificates of Deposit 1,475,000.00 James E. Dolan Athletic Award Fund 5.50 Mass Sales Tax 942.62 U.S. Treasury Bills 78,521.40 1,554,469.52 Revolving Funds Physical Education 966.35 School Lunch 56,306.16 Student Deposits 1,754.30 Uniform Rentals 5,378.00 64,404.81 Withholding Blue Cross-Blue Shield 13,873.05 Deferred Annunities 15,030.00 Federal Income Taxes 132,394.50 Group Life Insurance 653.55 Mass Teachers Retirement 34,119.64 Plymouth County Retirement 7,119.25 State Income Taxes 34,772.97 Union Dues 3,556.60 241,519.56 Total Expenditures 3,165,386.82 Cash Balance June 30, 1974 98,082.00 3,263,468.82 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 (18 Months Budget Data) OPERA TING COSTS Salaries 961,107.00 Expenses 356,967.00 Total Operating Costs 1,318,074.00 Less-1972 Surplus Revenue 100,000.00 1973 Estimated Receipts 490,006.00 590,006.00 Net Operating Cost Assessment to Member Towns 728,068.00 CAPITAL COSTS New Equipment 72,297.00 Expansion Planning Costs 33,500.00 Total Capital Cost Assessment to Member Towns 105,797.00 Total Assessment to Member Towns 833,865.00 - 129- Apportionment of 1973-1974 Estimated District Expenditures To Member Towns Operating Costs Capital Costs School School Enrollment Enrollment 10/1/72 Ratio Amount 10/1/69-71 Ratio Amount Abington 82 24.40% 177,649.00 202 23.88% 25,264.00 Cohasset 12 3.57% 25,992.00 31 3.66% 3,872.00 Hanover 52 15.48% 112,705.00 137 16.19% 17,129.00 Norwell 31 9.23% 67,200.00 69 8.16% 8,633.00 Rockland 92 27.38% 199,345.00 292 34.52% 36,521.00 Scituate 67 19.94% 145,177.00 115 13.59% 14,378.00 Total 336 100.00% 728,068.00 846 100.00% 105,797.00 Town Abington 202,913.00 Cohasset 29,864.00 Hanover 129,834.00 Norwell 75,833.00 Rockland 235,866.00 Scituate 159,555.00 Total 833,865.00 - 130- SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Balance Sheet - June 30, 1974 General Accounts ASSETS LIABILITIES AND RESERVES CASH Employees Payroll Deductions In Bank 98,082.00 _ Blue Cross-Blue Shield 1,739.09 Certificates of Deposit 475,000.0b Deferred Annunities 1,554.50 Petty C~sh Advance 250.00 573,332.00 Federal Income Tax 400.00 Group Life Insurance 82.62 Mass Teachers Retirement 4,720.73 Plymouth County Retirement 473.54 State Income Tax 4,155.44 Union Dues 890.00 14,015.92 Agency Mass Sales Tax 96.85 Revolving Funds Physical Education 1,351.22 School Lunch {1,379.60) Student Deposits 1,356.00 Uniform Rentals 949.79 2,277.41 Appropriation Balances to Continue Operating Costs 1973-1974 Teacher Salaries Accrued 24,773.60 Capital Outlay New Equipment 48,699.62 Expansion Planning Costs 33,500.00 106,973.22 Reserve for Petty Cash Advance 250.00 w N Surplus Revenue 449,718.60 I 573,332.00 573,332.00 DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt None Outstanding Loans Payable None REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT For the Fiscal Period January 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 Board of Selectmen I submit, herewith, the report of the Town Accountant in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 61, of the General Laws of Massachusetts for the fiscal period ending June 30, 1974, showing in detail the receipts and expenditures of the various Town Departments. Also included is a Balance Sheet showing the General Accounts, Debt Accounts, Trust Funds and Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for the fiscal period ending June 30, 1974. The accounts of the Treasurer and Tax Collector were found to be in agreement with the amounts shown in this report. I would like to publicly thank all of the various Town Officials for the cooperation they have extended to me throughout the period. Respectfully submitted, John A. Ashton Town Accountant RECEIPTS COLLECTED IN 1974 1972 Personal & Real Estate 127,697.25 1973 Personal & Real Estate 4,602,724.41 1974 Personal & Real Estate 2,231,365.27 1973 Farm Animal 67.05 1974 Farm Animal 60.62 Tax Title Redemptions 22,903.13 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 1971 179.74 1972 153,545.87 1973 316,553.94 1974 17,872.67 WATER REVENUE 1972 Rates 27,740.18 1973 Rates 244,497.71 1974 Rates 140,269.30 1973 Services 13,046.01 1974 Services 8,418.78 1972 Liens 1,648.88 1973 Liens 13,562.53 1975 Liens 416.25 Meter Installations 58,766.88 Misc. Receipts 1,125.00 1974 Meter Bond Costs 24,398.47 - 133 - DEPARTMENT AL REVENUE Alcoholic Beverage Licenses 7,362.50 Board of Health Fees 13,367.70 Building Permits & Codes 10,852.78 Clerks Fees 2,732.55 Collectors Fees 3,953.00 Dump•Newspapers & Scrap 7,799.03 Gas Permits 531.00 Insurance Proceeds 29,137.37 Marriage Licenses 534.00 Misc. Licenses 2,076.00 Misc. Receipts 2,548.55 Municipal Liens 3,012.16 Planning Board Fees 95.00 Playground Registration 618.00 Plumbing Permits 2,902.50 Police Permits 2,860.00 Sealer of Weights & Measures 491.35 Street Lists 268.56 Tax Title Fees 163.60 Wiring Permits 6,874.20 Zoning By•Laws & Maps 357.69 Police - Special Details 18,406.80 SCHOOLS Lunch Proceeds 192,507.38 Misc. Sales 1,403.86 Physical Education 6,518.27 Rental of Schools 110.00 Tuition - Individuals 17,047.50 Tuition - Other Towns 48,542.52 FEDERAL GRANTS & REIMBURSEMENTS Schools PL89•10 Title I Elem. & Sec. Education 37,852.00 PL89· 10 Title II 6,718.93 PL864 Title III 7,081.47 PL874 School Aid 29,010.00 Project CARE 2,300.00 Lunch Program 85,797.67 HUD 414,400.00 STATE GRANTS & REIMBURSEMENTS Abatements to Disabled Vets 5,512.50 Decennial Census 2,612.25 Highways Chapter 1140 26,000.00 Chapter 90 12,306.45 Highway Fund•Special Gas Tax 21,504.86 Highway Safety Program 7,985.00 - 134- Library Aid 7,580.26 Local Aid-Lottery 56,026.74 Schools School Building Assistance 184,906.42 Chapter 70 School Aid 1,783,559.32 Lunch Program 36,440.32 Pupil Transportation 119,127.18 Special Education Chapter 69 & 71 100,407.50 Tuition & Transportation-State Wards 13,997.32 Regional School Aid 177,640.77 Vocational Education 18,532.00 State Tax-Valuation & Machinery Basis 21,556.95 Veterans Benefits 21,175.35 COUNTY GRANTS & REIMBURSEMENTS Court Fines 3,194.00 Dog Fund 6,921.65 Highway-Chapter 90 6,653.23 CEMETERIES Sale of Lots & Graves 1,650.00 Care of Lots & Graves 9,211.88 INTEREST Accrued Interest on Bonds 316.65 Cemetery Funds 4,500.00 Deferred Taxes 13,846.36 Investments Funds 85,099.53 Motor Vehicle Excise 731.93 School Prizes Florence Goss 30.00 Washburn Scholarship 100.00 Tax Title Redemptions 4,292.44 MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS Anticipation of Revenue Loan 1,900,000.00 Temp. Loan in Anticipation of Federal Grant 400,000.00 AGENCY TRUST & INVESTMENT Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 2,000.00 Certificate of Deposit 5,535,000.00 Federal Funds 1,000,000.00 Dog License 7,165.20 Fish & Game License 7,550.25 Bid Deposits-Police Station 1,075.00 Guarantee Deposits 55,500.00 Payroll Deductions Blue Cross-Blue Shield 90,420.34 County Retirement 78,321.79 Life Insurance 4,603.93 - 135 - Federal Withholding Tax 888,615.90 State Withholding Tax 246,087.43 Transfer from Stabilization Fund 104,400.00 Trust Fund Bequests 11,574.00 REFUNDS Miscellaneous 15,595.46 Surplus Revenue-General 271.34 Petty Cash Advance 180.00 Total Receipts 22,074,873.38 Cash Balance• 1/1/73 260,708.66 22,335,582.04 PAYMENTS GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CLERK'S SALARY Appropriation 450.00 Expended 450.00 Balance -0- ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPENSE Appropriation 150.00 Expended 80.00 Balance to E & D 70.00 SELECTMEN'S SALARIES Appropriation 17,540.00 Selectmen 5,400.00 Clerical 11,855.91 17,255.91 Balance to E & D 284.09 SELECTMEN'S EXPENSE Appropriation 5,925.00 Advertising 225.91 Association Dues 509.00 Postage, Printing etc. 1,464.15 Telephone 817.78 Travel 102.70 New Equipment 193.00 All Other 895.20 4,207.74 Balance to E & D 1,717.26 TOWN ACCOUNT ANT'S SALARIES Appropriation 18,069.00 Town Accountant 9,577.15 Clerical 6,480.39 16,057.54 Balance to E & D 2,011.46 - 136- TOWN ACCOUNT ANT'S EXPENSE Appropriation 3,045.00 All Other 141.50 Maintenance of Equipment 1,939.10 Postage, Printing etc. 595.18 Telephone 344.89 3,020.67 Balance to E & D 24.33 TREASURER'S SALARIES Appropriation 21,317.00 Treasurer 11,173.05 Clerical 9,280.83 20,453.88 Balance to E & D 863.12 TREASURER'S EXPENSE Appropriation 4,975.00 Maintenance of Equipment 307.35 New Equipment 767.15 Postage, Printing etc. 2,920.98 Surety Bonds 365.00 Telephone 409.39 Travel 78.04 All Other 126.00 4,973.91 Balance to E & D 1.09 TAX COLLECTOR'S SALARIES Appropriation 24,060.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 550.00 24,610.00 Collector 11,338.57 Clerical 13,270.53 24,609.10 Balance to Overlay Surplus .90 TAX COLLECTOR'S EXPENSE Appropriation 7,390.00 Dues & Meeting Expense 280.81 New Equipment 855.37 Postage, Printing etc. 4,019.20 Surety Bonds 620.00 Telephone 405.26 All Other 267.70 6,448.34 Balance to E & D 941.66 ASSESSORS' SALARIES Appropriation 37,693.00 Assessors 5,400.00 Appraiser 15,482.89 Clerical 16,124.53 37,007.42 Balance to E & D 685.58 -137- ASSESSORS' EXPENSE Appropriation 6,600.00 Map Expense 3,043.59 New Equipment 499.00 Postage, Printing etc. 1,230.20 Telephone 424.39 Travel 333.85 Transfers 340.20 All Other 541.70 6,412.93 Balance to E & D 187.07 TOWN CLERK'S SALARIES Appropriation 15,246.00 Town Clerk 9,003.23 Clerical 4,756.64 13,759.87 Balance to E & D 1,486.13 TOWN CLERK'S EXPENSE Appropriation 1,710.00 New Equipment 272.00 Postage, Printing etc. 538.56 Surety Bonds 54.00 Telephone 413.96 All Other 359.58 1,638.10 Balance to E & D , 71.90 LAW - TOWN COUNSEL Appropriation 2,250.00 Town Counsel 2,250.00 Balance -0- TOWN COUNSEL EXPENSE Appropriation . 750.00 Expended 750.00 Balance -0- LEGAL EXPENSE Appropriation 28,500.00 Expended 9,983.49 Balance to E & D 18,516.51 TAX TITLE EXPENSE Appropriation 150.00 Expended 150.00 Balance -0- - 138- ELECTIONS & TOWN MEETINGS SALARIES Appropriation 6,000.00 Expended 2,461.96 Balance to E & D 3,538.04 ELECTIONS & TOWN MEETINGS EXPENSE Appropriation 4,500.00 New Equipment 590.00 Postage, Printing etc. 2,898.90 All Other 717.50 4,206.40 Balance to E & D 293.60 REGISTRARS' SALARIES Appropriation 6,500.00 Listers 1,948.85 Salaries 1,134.14 Clerical 2,668.05 5,751.04 Balance to E & D 748.96 REGISTRARS' EXPENSE Appropriation 4,450.00 Postage, Printing etc. 1,530.66 Computer Service 2,267.29 All Other 542.96 4,340.91 Balance to E & D 109.09 PLANNING BOARD SALARIES Appropriation 1,241.00 Clerical 574.79 Balance to E & D 666.21 PLANNING BOARD EXPENSE Appropriation 8,700.00 Engineers 1,070.50 Advertising 221.65 Postage, Printing etc. 351.61 Telephone 320.95 All Other 105.00 2,069.71 Balance to E & D 6,630.29 BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES Appropriation 1,800.00 Clerical 1,792.31 Balance to E & D 7.69 - 139- BOARD OF APPEALS EXPENSE Appropriation 1,950.00 Advertising 558.85 Postage, Printing etc. 486.68 All Other 151.28 1,196.81 Balance to E & D 753.19 PLYMOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT FUND Appropriation 93,300.00 Expended 93,300.00 Balance -0- PLYMOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT FUND EXPENSE Appropriation 1,925.00 Expended 1,925.00 Balance -0- TOWN HALL SALARIES Appropriation 10,287.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 160.00 10,447.00 Salaries 10,446.40 Balance to Overlay Surplus .60 TOWN HALL EXPENSE Appropriation 8,430.00 Electricity 2,750.93 Fuel Oil 3,115.10 Gas - Utility 151.75 Materials & Supplies 849.18 Repairs & Maint. of Buildings 924.81 All Other 384.50 8,176.27 Balance to E & D 253.73 TOWN HALL REPAIRS Unexpended Balance 12,761.02 Expended 355.63 Balance to Continue 12,405.39 TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE EXPENSE Unexpended Balance 3,395.55 Raised in Tax Rate Ch. 44 Sec. 31 2,000.00 5,395.55 Expended 437.00 Balance to Continue 4,958.55 - 140- PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY SPECIAL DETAILS Receipts 18,406.80 Police 17,811.00 School 595.80 18,406.80 Balance -0- POLICE SALARIES Appropriation 345,858.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 7,216.84 353,074.84 Chief 28-.505.25 Salaries 241,214.95 Clerical 13,015.99 Services 68,730.32 351,466.51 Balance to Overlay Surplus 1,608.33 POLICE EXPENSE Appropriation 24,533.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 4,828.51 Insurance Proceeds 4,871.69 34,233.20 Dues & Meeting Expense 555.06 Insurance 1,671.36 Materials & Supplies 2,956.68 Out of State Travel 400.05 Police School Expense 410.00 Postage, Printing etc. 2,608.88 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 17,879.75 Uniforms 7,305.05 All Other 446.37 34,233.20 Balance -0- POLICE - 2 NEW CRUISERS Appropriation 3,438.00 Expended 3,438.00 Balance -0- POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Unexpended Balance 3,950.00 Expended 1,268.56 Balance to Continue 2,681.44 SCHOOL ZONE SPEED SIGNS Unexpended Balance 5,485.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 5,485.00 - 141 - FIRE SALARIES Appropriation 53,820.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 892.50 54,712.50 Chief 20,185.56 Permanent Men 27,002.48 Standby 4,773.84 Clerical 802.19 Janitors 1,440.00 54,204.07 Balance to Overlay Surplus 508.43 FIRE EXPENSE Appropriation 29,091.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 812.27 29,903.27 Dues & Meeting Expense 231.00 Electricity 1,685.61 Gas - Utility 1,772.01 Fuel Oil 2,281.00 Insurance 3,424.17 Materials & Supplies 9,585.76 Building Rental 1,800.00 Repairs & Maint. of Buildings 2,862.75 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 5,905.94 All Other 348.71 29,896.95 Balance to Overlay Surplus 6.32 SUPPRESSION OF FIRES - SALARIES Appropriation 42,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 4,316.00 46,316.00 Salaries 46,316.00 Balance -0- FIRE DEPT. SURVEY BY N.E. FIRE RATING BOARD Unexpended Balance 100.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 100.00 BUILD & EQUIP NEW FIRE STATION-NORTH HANOVER Unexpended Balance 398.79 Expended 380.78 Balance to E & D 18.01 - 142- BUILDING INSPECTOR'S SALARY Appropriation 19,911.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 3,621.00 23,532.00 Salary 16,160.70 Clerical 7,371.30 23,532.00 Balance -0- BUILDING INSPECTOR'S EXPENSE Appropriation 2,400.00 Postage, Printing etc. 389.82 Telephone 403.48 Travel 1,123.70 All Other 473.57 2,390.57 Balance to E & D 9.43 GAS INSPECTOR'S SALARY Appropriation 1,620.00 Services 1,583.04 Balance to E & D 36.96 GAS INSPECTOR'S EXPENSE Appropriation 300.00 Expended 246.30 Balance to E & D 53.70 PLUMBING INSPECTOR'S SALARY Appropriation 4,627.00 Services 4,063.68 Balance to E & D 563.32 WIRE INSPECTOR'S SALARY Appropriation 7,599.00 Services 7,130.48 Balance to E & D 468.52 WIRE INSPECTOR'S EXPENSE Appropriation 750.00 Expended 731.30 Balance to E & D 18.70 DUTCH ELM CONTROL SALARY Appropriation 3,900.00 Labor 3,573.55 Balance to E & D 326.45 - 143 - DUTCH ELM CONTROL EXPENSE Appropriation 2,700.00 Contracted Services 1,573.00 Truck Rental 924.00 2,497.00 Balance to E & D 203.00 INSECT PEST CONTROL SALARY Appropriation 1,950.00 Labor 1,047.26 Balance to E & D 902.74 INSECT PEST CONTROL EXPENSE Appropriation 1,150.00 Materials & Supplies 684.17 Truck Rental 276.00 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 77.11 1,037.28 Balance to E & D 112.72 TREE WARDEN SALARY Appropriation 6,300.00 Labor 4,732.15 Balance to E & D 1,567.85 TREE WARDEN EXPENSE Appropriation 3,750.00 Materials & Supplies 1,201.42 Truck Rental 1,272.00 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 528.91 All Other 452.50 3,454.83 Balance to E & D 295.17 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES SALARY Appropriation 1,500.00 Services 1,198.50 Balance to E & D 301.50 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES EXPENSE Appropriation 300.00 Expended 148.07 Balance to E & D 151.93 DOG OFFICER'S SALARY Appropriation 3,000.00 Services 1,922.36 Balance to E & D 1,077.64 DOG OFFICER'S EXPENSE Appropriation 750.00 Expended 39.30 Balance to E & D 710.70 - 144- CIVIL DEFENSE Unexpended Balance 3,534.36 Expended 37.23 Balance to Continue 3,497.13 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENJ'ER SALARIES Appropriation 42,750.00 Salaries 41,947.70 Balance to E & D 802.30 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER EXPENSE Appropriation 11,100.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 508.50 11,608.50 Postage, Printing etc. 782.71 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 545.45 Telephone 10,072.16 All Other 208.18 11,608.50 Balance -0- HEALTH & SANITATION VISITING NURSE SALARIES Appropriation 15,499.00 Salaries 15,398.34 Balance to E & D 100.66 VISITING NURSE EXPENSE Appropriation 375.00 Expended 150.62 Balance to E & D 224.38 BOARD OF HEALTH SALARIES Appropriation 78,194.00 Board 5,062.50 Agents 13,116.35 Clerical 10,533.69 Dump Custodians 45,342.18 Services 1,156.21 75,210.93 Balance to E & D 2,983.07 BOARD OF HEALTH EXPENSE Appropriation 201,500.00 Advertising 667.66 Clinics 1,512.46 Dump Expense 95,824.44 Engineering 10,873.70 -145- Lab Fees 1,714.25 Mosquito Spraying 15,476.00 Postage, Printing etc. 1,823.53 Telephone 1,139.14 Travel Expense 1,284.65 All Other 172.76 130,488.59 Balance to E & D 71 ;011.41 CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSFER STATION Unexpended Balance 88,151.62 Expended 88,151.62 Balance -0- FURNISH & EQUIP TRANSFER STATION Unexpended Balance 134,000.00 Expended 132.592.10 Balance to Continue 1,407.90 MAINT. & OPERATION -TRANSFER STATION Unexpended Balance 1,500.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 1,500.00 BOARD OF HEALTH - DISPOSAL OF WASTE Unexpended Balance 24,000.00 Expended 24,000.00 Balance -0- BOARD OF HEALTH - WEIGHING SCALE Stabilization Fund Transfer 23,000.00 Expended 23,000.00 Balance -0- BOARD OF HEALTH- SHOVELDOZER Appropriation 15,770.00 Expended 15,770.00 Balance -0- INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Appropriation 750.00 Services 750.00 Balance -0- DRAINAGE - ENGINEERING Appropriation 1,000.00 Engineering Services 965.00 Balance to E & D 35.00 -146- DRAINAGE WORK Unexpended Balance .24 Appropriation 7,500.00 7,500.24 Materials & Supplies 5,783.07 Rental of Equipment 1,680.00 7,463.07 Balance to Continue 37.17 DRAINAGE - SPRING STREET Appropriation 7,500.00 Expended 7,500.00 Balance -0- DRAINAGE EASEMENTS - CEDAR STREET Unexpended Balance 100.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 100.00 REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Unexpended Balance 162.79 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 162.79 STREAM & BROOK CLEARANCE Appropriation 4,000.00 Expended 2,218.70 Balance to Continue I ,781.30 LAND FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY Unexpended Balance 737.57 Expended 500.00 Balance to Continue 237.57 HIGHWAYS HIGHWAY SALARIES Appropriation 143,540.00 DPW-Superin ten dent 7,542.08 DPW-Clerical 460.00 Supervisor 15,973.20 Surveyor 2,300.45 Labor 94,429.65 120,705.38 Balance to E & D 22,834.62 -147- HIGHWAY EXPENSE Appropriation 59,000.00 Electricity 445.88 Fuel Oil 1,508.64 Gas - Utility 572.96 Insurance 1,766.18 Materials & Supplies 12,320.09 Rental of Equipment 5,944.50 Rental of Trucks 9,184.00 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 11,209.88 Sand, Stone, Gravel 2,341.05 Tarvia & Asphalt 12,305.56 Telephone . 473.85 All Other 733.46 58,806.05 Balance to E & D 193.95 SNOW & ICE REMOVAL SALARIES Appropriation 24,000.00 Labor 16,748.47 Balance to E & D 7,251.53 SNOW & ICE REMOVAL EXPENSE Appropriation 100,000.00 Materials & Supplies 34,892.02 New Equipment 5,008.08 Rental of Trucks 19,927.00 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 10,228.98 Weather Service 1,050.00 71,106.08 Balance to E & D 28,893.92 STREET LIGHTING Appropriation 28,500.00 Expended 25,920.37 Balance to E & D 2,579.63 TRAFFIC SIGNALS & SIGNS Appropriation 4,500.00 Expended 3,951.63 Balance to E & D 548.37 HIGHWAY - SANDSPREADER BODY Unexpended Balance 219.30 Expended -0- Balance to E & D 219.30 HIGHWAY - FRONTEND LOADER Unexpended Balance 1,300.12 Expended 159.98 Balance to E & D 1,140.14 - 148- HIGHWAY - NEW DUMP TRUCK Unexpended Balance 7,976.00 Expended 7,319.57 Balance to E & D 656.43 CONSTRU~TION - CENTER STREET Approproation 10,000.00 Expended 9,107.20 Balance to Continue 892.80 CONSTRUCTION - PLAIN STREET Unexpended Balance 22.75 Appropriation 14,000.00 14,022.75 Expended 13,525.29 Balance to Continue 497.46 CONSTRUCTION - SPRING STREET Appropriation 10,000.00 Expended 9,803.91 Balance to Continue 196.09 CONSTRUCTION - PORTION OF KING ST. & BRIDGE AT FORGE POND · Unexpended Balance 12,500.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 12,500.00 CHAPTER 90 - CEDAR STREET Unexpended Balance 2,311.81 Appropriation 24,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 6,000.00 32,311.81 Labor 2,454.43 Materials & Supplies 20,880.94 Rental of Equipment 1,456.00 Rental of Trucks 616.00 25,407.37 Balance to Continue 6,904.44 CHAPTER 90 - MAINTENANCE Appropriation 3,000.00 Expended 3,000.00 Balance -0- RESURFACE WASHINGTON STREET ·Unexpended Balance 6,813.28 Expended 6,104.05 Balance to Continue 709.23 - 149- LAYOUT-CANDLEWOOD ESTATES Unexpended Balance 500.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 500.00 LAYOUT - OLD CROSS STREET Unexpended Balance 500.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 500.00 LAYOUT- PRIVATE WAY ON WEST SIDE OF SPRING ST. Unexpended Balance 500.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 500.00 LAND DAMAGES - SILVER STREET Unexpended Balance 136.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 736.00 LAND DAMAGES - STREET TAKINGS Appropriation 750.00 Expended -0- Balance to E & D 750.00 STREET ACCEPTANCES Appropriation 750.00 Expended 390.50 Balance to E & D 359.50 VETERANS BENEFITS DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES SALARY Appropriation 4,083.00 Reserve Fund Transfer .52 4,083.52 Salary 4,083.52 Balance -0- DIRECTOR OF VETERANS' SERVICES EXPENSE Appropriation 795.00 Expended 793.82 Balance to E & D 1.18 - 150- VETERANS BENEFITS Appropriation 97,500.00 Expended 65,677.31 Balance to E & D 31,822.69 SCHOOLS SCHOOLS EXPENSE Appropriation 6,197,624.00 EPA& Driver Ed. Fees 9,439.00 PL864 Title Ill Funds applied 3,915.00 PL874 Funds applied 43,782.00 Insurance Proceeds 951.14 6,255,711.14 Admin. - Salaries 129,155.49 Admin. - All Other 44,116.71 Instruction - Salaries 4,171,481.80 Instruction - All Other 413,878.93 Other School Services - Salaries 75,537.91 Other School Services - All Other 314,352.22 School Lunch ....:. Salaries 108,895.14 School Lunch - All Other 10,012.63 Athletics - Salafies 4,577.82 Athletics - All Other 46,417.68 Operation & Maint. of Plant Salaries 303,863.46 All Other 376,813.19 Insurance 2,255.38 Acquisition of Fixed Assets 75,637.55 Tuition to Other Towns 36,704.39 6,113,700.30 Reserve for 1974 Salaries 41,305.12 Balance to E & D 100,705.72 PL874 - FEDERAL SCHOOL AID Unexpended Balance 27,746.63 1973.74 Receipts 29,010.00 56,756.63 Administration 50.92 Instruction 5,784.78 Other School Services 15.40 School Lllnch 63.80 Athletics 410.00 Operation & Maint. of Plant 1,014.10 Acquisition of Fixed Assets 434.69 Tuition to Other Towns 461.30 8,234.99 Applied to Schools Expense 43,782.00 Balance to continue 4,739.64 -151 - PL864 TITLE III - NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION FUND Unexpended Balance 3,709.46 197 3-74 Receipts 7,081.47 10,790.93 Applied to Schools Expense 3,915.00 Balance to continue 6,875.93 PL89-10 TITLE I - ANTI-POVERTY Unexpended Balance 4,367.41 1973-74 Receipts 37,852.00 42,219.41 Salaries 35,495.33 All Other 2,732.17 38,227.50 Balance to Continue 3,991.91 PL89- l O TITLE II Unexpended Balance 323.03 I 973-74 Receipts 6,718.93 7,041.96 Expended 6,671.59 Balance to Continue 370.37 PROJECT CARE - TITLE VI 1973 Receipts 2,300.00 Expended 2,149.12 Balance to Continue 150.88 PL90-576- SPECIAL EDUC. OCCUP. Unexpended Balance 2,509.30 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 2,509.30 PL90-576 SPECIAL BUSINESS COURSES Unexpended Balance 2,932.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 2,932.00 GEORGE BARDEN FUND - DISTRIBUTIVE ED. Unexpended Balance .20 Expended -0- Balance to Continue .20 REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Appropriation 129,834.00 Expended 129,834.00 Balance -0- - 152- FINAL PLANS & SPECS FOR CEDAR ELEM. SCHOOL ADDITION Unexpended Balance 3,120.95 Expended -0- Balance to E & D 3,120.95 CEDAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION Unexpended Balance 25,772.36 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 25,772.36 CONTINUING SCHOOL BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE Unexpended Balance 1,110.67 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 1,110.67 MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Unexpended Balance . 620.06 Expended -0- Balance to E & D 620.06 CONSTRUCT & EQUIP JR. HIGH SCHOOL Unexpended Balance 107,636.64 Expended 33,762.02 Balance to Continue 73,874.62 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Unexpended Balance 1,756.92 1973-74 Receipts 6,518.27 8,275.19 Salaries 6,666.88 Balance to Continue 1,608.31 SCHOOL LUNCH Unexpended Balance 17,407.36 1973-74 Receipts 314,835.37 332,242.73 Salaries 60,555.52 Material & Supplies 224,341.00 All Other 4,085.62 288,982.14 Balance to Continue 43,260.59 LIBRARIES JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY SALARIES Appropriation 43,603.00 Salaries 43,328.38 Balance to E & D 274.62 - 153- JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY EXPENSE Appropriation 12,000.00 State Aid Transfer 3,790.13 Dog License Money Transfer 3,894.38 19,684.51 Transfer to Trustees 19,684.51 Balance -0- RECREATION AND UNCLASSIFIED MUNICIPAL GOLF STUDY COMMITTEE Unexpended Balance 3,000.00 Expended -0- Balance to E & D 3,000.00 RECREATION COMMITTEE Unexpended Balance 200.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 200.00 PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE - SALARIES Appropriation 22,942.00 Labor 19,710.29 Balance to E & D 3,231.71 PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE - EXPENSE Unexpended Balance 581.00 Appropriation 11,130.00 I 1,711.00 Auto & Truck Expense 347.57 Electricity 156.89 Materials & Supplies 3,545.97 Rental of Bus 700.00 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 687.15 Telephone 181.03 All Other 185.50 5,804.11 Balance to E & D 5,906.89 PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE - NEW TRACTOR Appropriation 2,500.00 Expended 2,342.00 Balance to E & D 158.00 -154- INDIAN HEAD PLAYGROUND Unexpended Balance 25.63 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 25.63 PARK - GOLF PRACTICE RANGE Unexpended Balance 670.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 670.00 PARK - CLEAR LAND - ELLIS FIELD Unexpended Balance 534.72 Expended 530.00 Balance to E & D 4.72 PARK-GRADING- ELLIS FlELD Unexpended Balance 1,200.00 Expended 1,200.00 Balance -0- CONSERVATION COMMISSION Unexpended Balance 5,663.07 Labor 1,544.12 Electricity 355.08 Engineering 174.00 Legal Fees 1,765.00 Purchase of Land 100.00 All Other 1,480.80 5,419.00 Balance to Continue 244.07 CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Appropriation from Stabilization Fund) Stabilization Fund Transfer 81,400.00 Engineering 4,354.58 Purchase of Land 74,900.00 Legal Fees 1,076.75 80,331.33 Balance to Continue 1,068.67 PHILLIPS LAND Unexpended Balance 397.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 397.00 INDEMNIFY TOWN EMPLOYEES Unexpended Balance 1,000.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 1,000.00 -155- TOWN REPORTS Appropriation 8,000.00 Printing 6,392.84 All Other 618.15 7,010.99 Balance to E & D 989.01 MEMORIAL DAY Appropriation 2,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 284.14 2,284.14 Expended 2,284.14 Balance -0- VETERANS DAY Appropriation 600.00 Expended 518.07 Balance to E & D 81.93 BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD EXPENSE Appropriation 75,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 8,806.32 83,806.32 Expended 82,772.93 Balance to Overlay Surplus 1,033.39 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE EXPENSE Appropriation 4,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 240.00 4,240.00 Expended 4,240.00 Balance -0- INSURANCE Appropriation 118,800.00 Expended 117,381.23 Balance to E & D 1,418.77 CLERICAL POOL Appropriation 300.00 Expended -0- Balance to E & D 300.00 COUNCIL FOR THE AGING Appropriation 1,500.00 Expended 1,486.55 Balance to E & D 13.45 - 156- COUNTY AID TO AGRICULTURE Appropriation 100.00 Expended 100.00 Balance -0- PERSONNEL BOARD - SALARIES Appropriation 300.00 Clerical 164.84 Balance to E & D 135.16 PERSONNEL BOARD - EXPENSE Appropriation 750.00 Expended 594.98 Balance to E & D 155.02 HOUSING AUTHORITY Unexpended Balance 455.56 Expended 23.88 Balance to Continue 431.68 COMMITTEE - HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY Unexpended Balance 169.60 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 169.60 TOWN GAS PUMP & STORAGE Appropriation 22,500.00 Reserve Fund Transfer 5,000.00 27,500.00 Expended 26,624.28 Balance to Overlay Surplus 875.72 PURCHASE LAND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES - CEDAR ST. Unexpended Balance 2,684.87 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 2,684.87 TOWN HISTORY Unexpended Balance 250.00 Expended -0- Balance to Continue 250.00 -157- ENTERPRISE AND CEMETERIES WATER OPERATION SALARIES Appropriation 118,432.00 Supervisor 18.029.91 Labor 56,803.78 Clerical 13,938.30 Collector 3,121.29 91,893.28 Balance to Water Receipts to be Collected 26,538.72 WATER OPERATION EXPENSE Appropriation 157,365.00 Advertising 528.11 Assoc. Dues & Meeting Expense 935.70 Auto & Truck Expense 7,025.19 Building Repairs 1,398.74 Chemicals 13,612.70 Electricity 23,767.56 Gas - Utility 5,091.96 Materials & Supplies 56,978.72 Out of State Travel 67.80 Postage, Printing etc. 5,489.99 Rental of Equipment 7,333.65 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 7,358.31 Telephone 2,244.78 All Other 134.00 131,967.21 Balance to Water Receipts to be Collected 25,397.79 ENGINEERING & EXPLORATION -WATER SYSTEM Appropriation 17,500.00 Expended 9,665-.00 Balance to Water Receipts to be Collected 7,835.00 NEW STANDPIPE - UNION STREET Unexpended Balance 12,069.31 Expended 3,984.08 Balance to Continue 8,085.23 FENCE - TINDALE WELLS Appropriation 2,400.00 Expended 2,400.00 Balance -0- WATER - BILLING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Appropriation 7,000.00 Expended 5,402.20 Balance to Continue 1,597.80 -158- CLEANING WATER PIPES Unexpended Balance 218.54 Appropriation 18,000.00 18,218.54 Expended 16,114.35 Balance to Continue 2,104.19 PURCHASE LAND- POND ST. FOR WATER SUPPLY Unexpended Balance 20,636.70 Reserve Fund Transfer 1,363.30 22,000.00 Expended 22,000.00 Balance -0- PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS Unexpended Balance 134,009.98 Expended 134,009.98 Balance -0- CONSTRUCT & EQUIP WATER TREATMENT PLANT Unexpended Balance 825,499.27 Federal Grant - HUD 414,400.00 1,239,899.27 Expended 1,222,042.50 Balance to Continue 17,856.77 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE - SALARIES Appropriation 20,298.00 Labor 20,089.67 Clerical 208.33 20,298.00 Balance -0- CEMETERY MAINTENANCE - EXPENSE Appropriation 2,950.00 Electricity 127.35 Gas - Utility 500.35 Materials & Supplies 533.25 Rental of Equipment 655.00 Repairs & Maint. of Equipment 891.95 All Other 242.10 2,950.00 Balance -0- -159- CEMETERY GRAVES & FOUNDATIONS Unexpended Balance 300.71 Transfer from Graves & Found. Account 6,000.00 6,300.71 Labor 4,602.35 Rental of Equipment 1,500.00 All Other 198.36 6,300.71 Balance -0- CEMETERY TRUST LOTS Unexpended Balance 2,372.55 Income from Trusts 4,500.00 6,872.55 Labor 4,101.14 All Other 2,172.82 6,273.96 Balance to Continue 598.59 CEMETERY - NEW LOTS Unexpended Balance 8,200.00 Transfer from Sale of Lots Account 10,000.00 18,200.00 Expended 17,921.75 Balance to Continue 278.25 MEMORIAL SQUARES Appropriation 450.00 Expended 379.80 Balance to E & D 70.20 SIGNS FOR MEMORIAL SQUARES Unexpended Balance 500.55 Expended 76.23 Balance to Continue 424.32 INTEREST & MA TURING DEBT INTEREST ON TEMPORARY LOANS Appropriation 75,000.00 Interest 41,761.69 Balance to E & D 33,238.31 SCHOOL DEBT INTEREST Appropriation 299,580.00 Elem. School Bonds Int. (1965) 10,230.00 Elem. School Bonds Int. (1969) 18,600.00 High School Bonds Int. (1958) 18,785.00 High School Bonds Int. (1963) 390.00 Jr. High School Bonds Int. (1970) 251,575.00 299,580.00 Balance -0- - 160- WATER DEBT INTEREST Appropriation 96,935.00 Water Standpipe Bonds Int. (1963} 275.00 Water Wells Bonds Int. (1965) 1,085.00 Water ~tandpipe Bonds Int. ( 1971) 9,805.00 Water Engineering Bonds Int. (1971) 1,757.50 Water Meter & Treatment Plant Bonds Int. (1972) 84,012.50 96,935.00 Balance -0- FLORENCE GOSS SCHOOL PRIZE FUND 30.00 ALICE H. WASHBURN SCHOLARSHIP FUND 100.00 ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE LOAN 1,900,000.00 TEMPORARY LOAN IN ANTICIPATION OF FEDERAL GRANT 400,000.00 SCHOOL DEBT Appropriation 360,000.00 Elem. School Bond Principal ( 1965) 60,000.00 Elem. School Bond Principal ( 1969) 30,000.00 High School Bond Principal (1958) 65,000.00 High School Bond Principal (1963) 30,000.00 Jr. High School Bond Principal (1970) 175,000.00 360,000.00 Balance -0- WATER DEBT Appropriation 180,000.00 Premium on Bonds 3,408.87 183,408.87 Water Standpipe Bond Principal (I 963) 10,000.00 Water Wells Bond Principal (1965) 20,000.00 Water Standpipe Bond Principal (1971) 40,000.00 Water Engineering Bond Principal (1971) 10,000.00 Water Meters & Treatment Plant Bond Principal (I 972} 100,000.00 180,000.00 Balance to Water Receipts to be Collected 3,408.87 BOND ISSUE EXPENSE Appropriation 14,250.00 Expended -0- Balance to E & D 14,250.00 AGENCY, TRUST & INVESTMENT Insurance Proceeds 6,653.65 State Audit of Municipal Accounts 192.56 State Parks & Recreation Assessment 26,312.37 -161 - Mass. Bay Transit Authority 97,378.06 State Motor Vehicle Excise Bills Assessment 990.75 Metropolitan Area Planning Council 495.54 State Assessment System 417.96 Metropolitan Air Pollution Control 322.32 Group Insurance Commission (Rebate) (260.67) Plymouth County Tax 125,509.08 Plymouth County Hospital Assessment 8,056.12 Blue Cross-Blue Shield Withholding 86,429.36 Plymouth County Retirement Withholding 78,321.79 Federal Income Tax Withholding 888,615.90 Group Life Insurance Withholding 4,292.82 State Income Tax Withholding 246,087.43 Guarantee Deposits 35,004.02 Dog Licenses for County 7,165.20 Fish & Game Licenses 7,550.25 Cemetery Bequests 2,000.00 Trust Fund Bequests 11,574.00 Certificates of Deposit - Regular 4,220,000.00 Federal Funds - Invested I ,000,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes 350,000.00 Petty Cash Advance 90.00 Refunds Taxes - Personal & Real Estate 30,547.34 Motor Vehicle Excise 9,711.38 Water Rates & Services 426.31 Miscellaneous Refunds 2,171.48 Cemetery 12.50 Total Payments 21,193,777.88 Cash Balance June 30, 1974 1,141,804.16 22,335,582.04 PL92-S 12 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND For the Fiscal Period January I, 1973 thru June 30, 197 4 Revenues Balance available January I, 1973 93,544.00 Federal Shared Revenue 307,449.00 Interest Income 26,779.18 Water Dept. Expense Rescinded _l2_7 ,365 .00* 585,137.18 Expenditures Appropriated Expended Administrative 549.69 Town Meeting Appropriations Health-Purchase Land 20,000.00 20,000.00 Police-2 Cruisers 4,000.00 4,000.00 Water Dept. Expense 157,365.00 157.365.00* 181,914.69 Balance Available June 30, I 974 403,222.49 - 162- BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1974 ASSETS LIABILITIES Cash 3,222.49 Fund Balance 403,222.49 Investments 400,000.00 403,222.49 403,222.49 -163- TOWN OF HANOVER BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 197 4 GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSETS LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Cash Employees Payroll Deductions In Bank 1, 141,804. I 6 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 9,367.42 Certificates of Deposit 400,000.00 Group Life Insurance 531.13 9,898.55 U.S. Treasury Notes 350,000.00 1,891,804.16 Guarantee Deposits Accounts Receivable Contract Performance s1,015·_92 Taxes Reserve for 1974 School Salaries 41,305.12 I 973 Pers. Property 2,765.00 Tailings - Unclaimed Items 631.89 197 4 Pers. Property 7,419.31 Gifts and Bequests 1973 Real Estate 48,180.32 Cemetery Improvements °'~ 1974 Real Estate 119,310.28 177,674.91 Caroline B. Howe Fund 309.38 f Taxes in Litigation Federal Grants 1961-1974 352.03 Elementary & Secondary Education 4,513.16 1974 Farm Animal Excise 12.80 National Defense Education 6,875.93 Motor Vehicle Excise School Aid 4,739.64 1972 2,825.05 Vocational Education 5,441.50 21,570.23 1973 23,342.68 School Revolving Funds 1974 103,870.12 130,037.85 Physical Education 1,608.3 I Tax Titles and Possessions School Lunch 43,260.59 44,868.90 Titles 10,282.90 Appropriation Balance to Continue Possessions 971.82 11,254.72 General Government 12,405.39 Departmental Protection of Persons & Property 11,763.57 Schools 490.76 Health & Sanitation 5,226.73 Veterans Services 1,879.38 2,370.14 Highways 23,936.02 Schools 100,757.65 Water Liens Added to 1973 Recreation & Unclassified 7,565.84 Taxes 406.70 Enterprise & Cemeteries 30,520.83 192,176.03 Liens Added to 197 5 Tax Title Foreclosure Expense 4,958.55 Taxes 22,406.47 Insurance Proceeds 1974 Water Rates 71,385.09 Highway Dept. 350.48 Meter Installations 476.16 School Dept. 16,230.91 16,581.39 197 4 Meter Bond Loans Authorized & Unissued Costs 13,437.88 108,112.30 Elem. School Con- Federal Grant - HUD 288,600.00 struction 109,000.00 Aid to Highways Jr. High School Con- Chapter 90-State 20,186.55 struction 100,000.00 200,000.00 Chapter 90-County 7,346.77 27,533.32 745,948.07 Water Treat. Plant Loans Authorized Construction 555,000.00 School Construction· 200,000.00 Water Well De- °'Vl Water Facilities 705,000.00 905,000.00 velopment 150,000.00 705,000.00 905,000.00 Due from Stabilization Fund Due from Stabilization Fund Authorization for School Appropriation for School Constr. 15,000.00 Constr. 15,000.00 Authorization for Con- Appropriation for Con- servation 18,600.00 33,600.00 servation 18,600.00 33,600.00 Underestimates Overestimates County Hospital Assessment 4,265.31 State Parks & Rec. Areas 3,846.44 Mass. Bay Transp. Authority 16.94 Met. Area Planning Council .01 Met. Air Pollution Control 30.37 Plymouth County Tax 17,277.11 21,170.87 Sale of Land 1,781.00 ASSETS LIABILITIES Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Cemetery Graves & Fndtns. 24,439.77 Sale of Lots 5,454.30 29,894.07 Highway Chapter 1140 26,000.00 Machinery Rental Fund 1,807.81 27,807.81 Dog License Rfd from County 3,027.27 State Aid for Libraries 7,580.26 68,309.41 Overlay Surplus 72,551.48 Overlay Reserved for Abatements - 1971 Taxes 750.00 °' 1972 Taxes 10,000.00 I 1973 Taxes 6,677.88 17,427.88 \ Revenue Reserved Until Collected Farm Animal Excise Revenue 12.80 Motor Vehicle Excise Revenue 130,037.85 Tax Title Revenue 1 I ,254.72 Departmental Revenue 2,370.14 Water Lien Revenue 22,813.17 Water Revenue 85,299.13 Aid to Highway Revenue 27,533.32 Federal Grant Revenue - HUD 288,600.00 Taxes in Litigation Revenue 352.03 568,273.16 Surplus Revenue General 1,300,081.41 Water 179,106.37 1,479,187.78 3,580,617.54 3,580,617.54 DEBT ACCOUNTS Net Funded or Fixed Debt 4,770,000.00 School Debt Elementary School Bonds dated 5/15/65 15 yrs Payable $30,000. Annually @3.19% 180,000.00 Elementary School Bonds dated 10/15/69 10 yrs Payable $30,000. Annually @6.2% 180,000.00 New High School Bonds dated 9/ 1/58 20 yrs Payable $65,000. Annually @3.4% 325,000.00 Junior High School Bonds dated 11/15/70 14 yrs Payable $175,000. Annually - S yrs Payable °'-...J I $170,000. Annually @5.8% 2,775,000.00 3,460,000.00 Water Debt New Water Supply Bonds dated 5/15/65 10 yrs Payable $10,000. Annually @3.1 % 10,000.00 Water Engineering Bonds dated 11 / 1S /71 4 yrs Payable $10,000. Annually 1 yr Payable $5,000. Annually @3.7% 25,000.00 Water Standpipe Bonds dated 11/15/71 1 yr Payable $42,000. Annually 3 yrs Payable $40,000. Annually 2 yrs Payable , · $35,000. Annually @3.7% 150,000.00 Water Meter and Treatment Plant Bonds Dated 12/15/72 4 yrs Payable , $ I 00,000. Annually 15 yrs Payable $55,000. Annually @4.7% 1,125,000.00 1,310,000.00 4,770,000.00 4,770,000.00 TRUST AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS Trust Funds - Cash and Securities 557,849.63 Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds 94,816.23 John Curtis Library Fund 74,535.91 William H. Dowden School Prize Fund 721.65 °'00 754.66 I Florence Goss School Prize Fund B. Everett Hall Playground Fund 6,808.61 Post-War Rehabilitation Fund 8,724.44 Edmund Q. Sylvester School Fund 7,329.04 Joseph E. Wilder WRC Fund 2,085.69 Eliza S. Hatfield Salmond School Fund 6,066.51 Alice H. Washburn Scholarship Fund 5,726.68 Mary A. & Wm. T. Ahearn Scholarship Fund 22,255.80 Mildred H. Ellis Trmtt Fund 10,000.00 Stabilization Fund (Includes $33,600.00 appropriated but not yet transferred or expended. See Balance Sheet above for detailed amounts) 318,024.41 557,849.63 557,849.63 REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION To the Citizens of Hanover: The Development and Industrial Commission meets at the Town Hall on the third Monday evening of each month. Anyone having business with the Commission may make an appointment through the Selectmen's office or any member of the Commission. Heavy trucking on residential streets is an increasing problem and the Selectmen and D.P.W. have asked the Commission to seek ways to ease the situation. Pursuant to this we have met with several business and industrial people over the past months. They recognize the problem and are eager to work with us to find a solution. Hopefully we will have recommendations to make by late summer or early fall. In the meantime any positive suggestions from you will be gratefully received and thoughtfully considered. Respectfully submitted, Philip T. Frank, Chairman John Crafts Carol Monahan William McKnight REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES Benefits provided to needy Veterans of the Town of Hanover in accordance with Chapter 1 I 5, General Laws, Commonwealth of Massachusetts as amended, was approximately $67,000.00 during the eighteen month period 1973-1974. The Office of Veterans' Services also provided to Veterans of Hanover and their dependents information, advice and assistance to enable them to gain the benefits to which they may be entitled relative to compensation, pension, hospitalization, education, and other benefits provided by the United States Veterans' Administra tion. Office hours at the Town Hall are each Monday and Thursday evening from 7 to 9P.M. - 170- I again wish to express my sincere appreciation to the members of the Board of Selectmen, the Advisory Committee, the Town Accountant and to other Town Officials for their cooperation and guidance. Respectfully submitted, Edward J. Norcott Director of Veterans' Services Veterans' Agent - 171 - "INDEX Animal Inspector 102 Assessor's Report 92 Board of Appeals 113 Board of Fire Engineers ...... 100 Board o( Registrars ...... 91 Building Inspector 117 Civil Defense Report 108 Conservation Commission 116 Council for the Aging ...... I 07 Department of Public Works ...... 118 Cemetery Division 120 Highway Division 118 Tree Division 119 Water Division 119 Development & Industrial Committee ...... 170 Drainage Committee 17 Emergency Communication Center 100 Gas Inspector ...... l 0 1 Board of Health ...... 109 Housing Authority 116 John Curtis Free Library Librarian ...... 114 Trustee Report ...... 114 Treasurer's Report ...... I 15 Junior High School Building Committee ...... 18 Jury List ...... 88 Park & Recreation Committee ...... 96 Personnel Board 108 Planning Board ...... 96 - 173 - INDEX Plymouth County Cooperative Extension Service Report 103 Police Department 97 Police Station Building Committee ...... 17 School Department ...... 122 Selectmen's Report ...... 11 South Shore Regional School District Balance Sheet ...... 131 Budget ...... 129 Cash Receipts/Expenditures ...... 127 Report of Committeeman ...... 124 Treasurer's Report ...... 125 State Election, November 5, 1974 ...... 60 State Primary Election, September I 0, 1974 ...... 54 Tax Collector ...... 97 Town Accountant ...... 133 Town Clerk ...... 11 Annual Town Meeting, March 4, I 974 ...... 12 Annual Town Election, March 9, 1974 51 Births 70 Deaths 86 Marriages ...... 75 Town Government Study Committee ...... 16 Town Officers ...... 5 Town Treasurer 105 Veterans' Services ...... I 70 Visiting Nurse Association, Inc...... 110 Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. - Treasurer's Report ...... 111 Visiting Nurses Report ...... 112 Wire Inspector ...... I 02 - 174-