ANNUAL REPORT December 31, 2020

ANNUAL REPORT Of the Town Officers For the year ending December 31, 2020

Photographs provided by: Ambulance Department, Building Study Committee, Department of Public Works, Emergency Management, Harbor Department, Millbrook Meadow Committee, Police Department and Rights of Way Committee

Edited by Debbie Powers

Minuteman Press Beverly, Massachusetts

WE REMEMBER Those who passed on in the year 2020

Donald Atkinson John D. Bruce Dorothy J. Carroll Charles W. Christopher Alan Hagstrom Andrew P. Heinze Patricia B. Koechlin Roy C. Moore David K. Quinn Roseann M. Rash David R. Scatterday Elizabeth E. Scatterday Peter H. Schmink James A. Sellers Melissa M. Tingley

We are grateful for the years of faithful service to the Town Of Rockport

2 TOWN OF ROCKPORT ELECTED OFFICIALS – 2020

BOARD OF SELECTMEN: TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 34 BROADWAY 978-546-6786

2021 RUTH C. GEORGE, Chair 86 GRANITE STREET 978-290-1282 2022 DONALD J. CAMPBELL, JR. 5 KING STREET COURT 781-941-0673 2021 SARAH J. WILKINSON 23 HIGHVIEW ROAD 978-290-1488 2023 PAUL F. MURPHY 21R PLEASANT STREET 508-314-6150 2023 ROSS C. BRACKETT 27 MAIN STREET 978-290-3996

ASSESSOR OF TAXES: TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 34 BROADWAY 978-546-2011

2021 TIMOTHY W. GOOD IV, Chair 3 HOOPER COURT 978-546-7699 2022 WILHELMINA MOORES 76 MAIN STREET 978-546-6555 2023 CHRISTOPHER TRUPIANO 4 ALPACA COURT 978-546-9975

TOWN CLERK: TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 34 BROADWAY 978-546-6894

2022 PATRICIA E. BROWN 27 HAVEN AVE 978-546-7816

PLANNING BOARD: TOWN HALL ANNEX 26 BROADWAY 978-546-5008

2021 JASON LOWELL SHAW, Chair 9 ATHENA WAY 518-755-3766 2022 HERMAN S. LILJA 6 BAYRIDGE LANE 978-546-3638 2022 THOMAS MIKAS 73 MARMION WAY 978-309-8785 2023 DENISE DONNELLY 72 PIGEON HILL STREET 978-546-5916 2023 HARRY JOSPEH KORSLAND 2 GREEN STREET 603-505-5544

LIBRARY TRUSTEE: ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY 17 SCHOOL STREET 978-546-6934

2021 LANA RAZDAN 14 ATLANTIC AVENUE 978-546-2285 2022 ROBERT AUDANO, JR 12A MCKAY’S DRIVE 978-546-5230 2023 CYNTHIA SHARFSTEIN 2A TWIN LIGHTS CIRCLE 315-720-9789

SCHOOL COMMITTEE: RKPT COMM. EDU. CTR. 26 JERDEN’S LANE 978-546-1200

2021 RICHARD F. DROST, JR 2A PARADIS CIR. 978-546-3699 2021 MICHAEL S. KELLEY, CHAIR 18 SUMMER ST. 978-546-7075 2022 CATHLEEN B. REILLY 149 MAIN STREET 617-967-0034 2023 COLLEEN COOGAN 7 SOUTH STREET COURT 978-546-8988 2023 NICOLE SA ALTIERI, VICE-CHAIR 7 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 978-546-3458

ROCKPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY: 13 MILLBROOK PARK 978-546-3181

2021 JONATHAN E. RING, Chair 9 POOLES LANE 781-632-1579 2023 JOHN K. KNOWLTON 14D MILLBROOK PARK 978-546-2726 2024 THERESA BYRNE, Vice-Chair 27 BROADWAY 617-799-9971 2025 BETHANY A. BROSNAN 11 POOLES LANE 978-546-6204

SUZANNE TERRY BLAKE – STATE APPOINTEE, 161 MAIN STREET 508-982-8944 LEIGH PERRY DUDA- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Appt. by RHA) 978-546-3181

TOWN MODERATOR: NO OFFICE

2023 ROBERT VISNICK 40 JERDEN’S LANE 978-546-6635

Five Year Term for Housing Authority, Three Year Term for all others

3 ROCKPORT’S FEDERAL AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATORS, GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR

GOVERNOR AND LT. GOVERNOR Governor Charlie Baker (R) Lt. Governor Karyn Polito (R) Mass State House, Room 280 Mass State House, Room 280 Boston, MA 02133 Boston, MA 02133 Tel. (617) 725-4005 Tel. (617) 725-4005

U.S. SENATORS Elizabeth Warren (D) Edward Markey (D) 309 Hart Senate Office Building 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Telephone (202) 224-4543 Telephone (202) 224-2742

2400 J.F.K. Federal Building 975 J.F.K. Federal Building 15 New Sudbury Street 15 New Sudbury Street Boston, MA 02203 Boston, MA 02203 Telephone (617) 565-3170 Telephone (617) 565-8519

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Sixth Congressional District Seth Moulton (D) Office Address: Washington Address: 21 Front Street 1127 Longworth Salem, MA 01970 House Office Bldg Telephone (978) 531-1669 Washington, DC 20515 Telephone (202) 225-8020

STATE SENATOR Bruce E. Tarr (R)

Office Address: Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 308 Boston, MA 02133 Telephone (617) 722-1600 [email protected]

STATE REPRESENTATIVE Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D)

Office Address: Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 42 Boston, MA 02133 Telephone (617) 722-2370 [email protected]

4 KEY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Police 911 (978-546-1212 for regular business)

Fire 911 (978-546-6750 for regular business)

Ambulance 911 (978-546-6648 for billing information)

Town Government

Accounting 978-546-3691 Ambulance (non-emergencies) 978-546-6648 Animal Control/Dog Officer 978-546-9488 Board of Assessors 978-546-2011 Board of Health 978-546-3701 Board of Selectmen 978-546-6786 Building Department 978-546-9218 Cape Ann Veteran’s Services 978-281-9740 Conservation Commission 978-546-5005 Council on Aging 978-546-2573 Department of Public Works 978-546-3525 Fire (non-emergencies) 978-546-6750 Forest Fire 978-546-3556 Harbormaster 978-546-9589 Info. Systems & Technologies 978-309-8838 Planning Board 978-546-5008 Police (non-emergencies) 978-546-1212 Recreation 978-546-1309 Rockport Public Library 978-546-6934 Town Accountant 978-546-3691 Town Administrator 978-546-5183 Town Clerk/Voter Registration 978-546-6894 Treasurer-Collector/Parking Clerk 978-546-6648

School Department Superintendent of Schools 978-546-1200 Elementary School 978-546-1220 Middle School 978-546-1250 High School 978-546-1234

5 ROCKPORT ALMANAC

Incorporated: 1840 Size: 7.08 square miles Shore line: 4.8 miles Population: 7,181 Registered Voters: 6,114

Government: Board of Selectmen (meets every other Tuesday) Annual Town Meeting (Saturday in April) Fall Town Meeting (Monday in September) Annual Election (Tuesday after 1st Saturday in April)

Voter Registration: Town Clerk’s office during normal Town Hall hours. Special weekend and evening sessions before each election.

Meeting Notices: All Town board/committee/commission meeting notices are posted on the Town Hall bulletin board and “Posted Meetings” on the town website (www.rockportma.gov)

Tax Rate: FY2020 - $10.10 per thousand of assessed eval. FY2021 - $ 9.74 per thousand of assessed eval.

Taxes Due: May and November

Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Library Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Transfer Station Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Thursday: Closed Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

6 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2020 has been an unprecedented year for our Town, the Commonwealth and the Nation.

The Board has continued to have a busy year and schedule, with much of our activity related to the COVID19 pandemic and State mandates and activities.

I am deeply proud of how this Town, and ALL its residents have responded to this National pandemic.

Some of the activities we have undertaken this year are:

• We have partnered with our Board of Heath throughout the pandemic to establish necessary COVID restrictions. • Worked with our various businesses in the community to establish a reopening advisory group. • Utilizing our Emergency Dispensing site model, we have held several successful, “Drive thru” resident Flu Clinics and COVID-19 testing sites at the School complex. • Our Town Administrator and Finance Director have obtained State and Federal monies for supplies to aide in the protection for First responders and employees and equipment to aid in increased ventilation in Town owned buildings, for the safely of us all. • We have held two successful Town meetings, outside, utilizing State and Board of Health mandated guidelines.

All of this would not have been possible without the exceptional group effort of town employees, emergency responders and All our residents. Everyone has played a part and should feel proud of our Town, especially this year.

A Special Thank you to ALL THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL that were frontline with COVID response.

Also, a Special Thank you to ALL THE TOWN EMPLOYEES for their ongoing efforts during this pandemic.

I look forward to the return to normal during 2021 with continued appropriate long term safeguards in place. This is a remarkable Town filled with wonderful, committed, caring and hardworking residents and I am proud of each and every one of you.

Respectably submitted,

Ruth C George, Chair Board of Selectmen

8 BOARD of SELECTMEN LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS July 28, 2020 Chairperson George: • DPW • Board of Health • Addison Gilbert Hospital • Council on Aging • Community Preservation Committee • Rights of Way Committee

Vice-Chair Campbell: • Millbrook Meadow Committee • Cultural Council • Memorial Day Parade Committee • Straitsmouth & Thacher Island Committee • Planning Board • Open Space & Recreation Committee • Capital Improvement Planning Committee (with Sel. Brackett)

Selectperson Wilkinson: • Finance Committee • School Committee (with Sel. Murphy) • Government & By-Law Committee • Zoning Board of Appeals • Historic District/Historical Commission • Conservation Commission

Selectperson Murphy: • Beautification Committee • School Committee (with Sel. Wilkinson) • Harbor Advisory Committee • Library Trustees • Granite Pier Committee

9 Selectperson Brackett: • Town Art Committee • Green Community Task Force • Economic Development Committee • Capital Improvement Planning Committee (with Vice-Chair Campbell)

10 BOARD OF SELECTMEN LICENSES/PERMITS GRANTED 2020

LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE AMOUNT Antique Dealers 0 Cinema 0 Common Victuallers 31 Entertainment 5 Filming 1 Hawkers & Peddlers 0 Home Occupation 3 Home Occupation – Guest House 2 Innholders 20 Junk Dealers 0 Laundromats 1 Lodging House 4 Outdoor Display 17 Parking Lots 2 Street Performers 0 Taxicab 11 Transient Vendors 1 Used Car Dealer’s, Class II 2

ALCOHOL LICENSES 2019

Annual All Alcohol – Rest/Inn 8 Seasonal All Alcohol – Rest/Inn 1 One-Day All Alcohol – Non-profit 0 Annual Beer & Wine – Rest/Inn 0 Annual Beer & Wine – Food Store 1 Annual Beer & Wine – Specialty 2 Seasonal Beer & Wine – Rest/Inn 0 Sale of Wine at Farmer’s Market 2

TOTAL LICENSE ISSUED 114

11 2020 APPOINTMENTS (By Board of Selectmen unless noted)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SHELLFISH CONSTABLE Mitchell Vieira (3 yr. term) TOWN ATTORNEY Scott W. Story Darren R. Klein DEPUTY SHELLFISH CONSTABLES (3 KP Law, P.C. yr. term) INTERIM TOWN ACCOUNTANT Rosemary Lesch Debbie Gillis Ron Petoff TREASURER/COLLECTOR/FINANCE ASSISTANT KEEPERS OF THE FLOATS DIRECTOR Chief of Police, Sergeants, & Carrie Arnaud Police Officers DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS, ZONING Michellelee Carroll AGENT, FENCE VIEWER AND SIGN DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VIEWER (Appointed by DPW Commissioners) (3 yr. term) Joseph Parisi Paul M. Orlando TRUSTEE OF LEANDER M. HASKINS ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR PROPERTY AND FUNDS (Appointed by Inspector of Buildings) Ruth C. George George C. King Donald J. Campbell, Jr. ASSISTANT WIRING INSPECTOR Sarah J. Wilkinson (Appointed by Inspector of Buildings) Paul F. Murphy Kirk Keating Ross C. Brackett PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR DOG/ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (Appointed by Inspector of Buildings) Dianne Corliss Joseph P. Guzzo ASSISTANT DOG CONTROL OFFICER TREE WARDEN (appointed by Director) Vacant Charles J. Osmond CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER CAPE ANN VETERANS’ SERVICES Mitchell Vieira (Glou., Rockport, & Manc.-By-The-Sea) COMMUNITY OIL SPILL RESPONSE Adam Curcuru – District Director COORDINATOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AGENT Brian O’Neil Shannon Burke, Payroll & CUSTODIAN OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY Benefits Specialist Mitchell Vieira KEEPER OF THE LOCKUP EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Chief John Horvath Mark Schmink, Director CONSTABLES Seth Perry – Asst. Dir. John Horvath, Chief FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER Mark Schmink, Asst. Chief James W. Doyle Michael Marino, Lt. FOREST FIRE WARDEN James Hurst, Jr, Sgt.(retired) Michael Frontierro William Budrow, Sgt. CO-HARBORMASTERS AND KEEPERS Daniel Mahoney, Sgt. OF THE FLOATS Mary Fountain, Sgt. Rosemary Lesch Philip Wesley Scott W. Story Gregory George ASSISTANT HARBORMASTER AND Michael Anderson KEEPER OF THE FLOATS Corbin Keating (3 yr. term) Michael Foote Story R. Reed Kenneth Pedone Ron Petoff Daniel Cashman Nicholas Scatterday John Clifford

12 PERMANENT INTERMITTENT POLICE Roby Deschenes OFFICERS Matthew Barney Fredy Buruca Patrick Byrnes Robert Hanton POET LAUREATE (2 year apt) Richard Santosuosso Shannon Chace Juan Mira

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON TOWN COMMUNITY PRESERVATION WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE (Appointed by Moderator) * Erin Battistelli Laura Evans * Melvyn Michaels Diane Cartwright * Jonathan Hartl Tom Mikus * Phil Crotty BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Bethany Brosnan Stephanie Woolf, Chair Herman Lilja Terry Duffy William Ruhl Martha Finta Jim Ugone Jackie Welsh Larry Neal Mary Ann Kiely (* Appointed By Moderator) Mary Mintz CONSERVATION COMMISSION (3 yr. Phineas Kelly term) Christine Lovgren 2021 David McKinnon, Chair BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS 2021 Laura Kozachek Fire Chief Vacant 2022 William Ruhl Asst. Kirk Keating 2022 Evelyn Addante Asst. Stephen Abell 2023 Sarah Damassa BOARD OF HEALTH (3 yr. term) 2023 Alan MacMillan,Jr. 2020 Dr. Russ Sandfield (retired) Lawrence Neal (Assoc Member) 2021 Marybeth Murphy Mel Michaels (Assoc Member) 2021 Dr. Sydney Jimenez (resigned) CONSERVATION AGENT 2022 Dr. Bruce Cohen, Chair (Appointed by Conservation Commission) 2022 Dr. Sydney Wedmore Geralyn Falco 2023 Barbara McCarthy COUNCIL ON AGING (3 yr. term) 2023 Dr. Ronald Newman 2020 Diane Derow (No reappt) BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE 2021 Nancy Robb Kate Shaw 2021 Nancy Kearns, Chair Monica Lawton 2022 Suzanne Blake Geoffry Juviler 2022 Kathleen Skrabut CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING 2023 Shirley Conway COMMITTEE 2023 Jen Perry Board of Selectmen: 2023 Nancy Pitman Donald J. Campbell DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Ross. C. Brackett BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (3 yr. Finance Committee: term) Carl Engel 2021 Bruce Reed Don Southard 2022 Lawrence Neal Town Administrator 2023 James Gardner, Chair Mitchell Vieira Treasurer/Collector &Fin. Dir Carrie Arnaud Interim Town Accountant Debbie Gillis

13 DPW FACILITY BUILDING HISTORICAL/HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE COMMISSION Andrew Soll (3 yr. term) Armand Aparo 2021 Lynn Finnegan Monica Lawton – Bldg Study 2021 Thomas Stockton Bruce Reed – DPW Comm. 2022 Kate Shaw Ruth George – BOS Rep. 2022 Kerry O’Donnell FINANCE COMMITTEE 2023 Jim Ugone , Chair (3 yr. term) 2023 Kennth Kaiser 2020 Heath Ritchie INSURANCE COMMITTEE (3 yr. term) 2021 June Michaels 2021 Russell E. Dailey, Chair 2021 Thomas Barrett 2021 Joseph Carroll, Jr. 2021 Paul Desrosiers 2021 Gerard Boyle 2022 Carl Engel 2023 Lori MacDonald 2022 Laurene Wessel, Chair Town Accountant, ex officio 2022 Don Southard Treasurer/Collector, ex officio 2023 Dwight Valentine MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 2023 Stephen Vitkauskas COMMITTEE GOVERNMENT & BYLAW Claire Franklin COMMITTEE Gail Zeman 2020 Allan van Gestel Darlene Trumbour 2021 David Dwinell (resigned) Kendra Dagle 2022 Charles Seavey Suzanne Blake 2022 Penny Pilzer Elvira Fulchino 2022 Dinamary Horvath MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE GRANITE PIER COMMITTEE Samuel Coulbourn John Thompson, Chair Marcia Lombardo Charles Nichols, Jr. Shannon Mason, Chair Eric Rask Charmaine Blachard Michael Tupper Barbara Sparks Greg Morell Aileen Morrissey GREEN COMMUNITIES TASK FORCE Stephanie Woolf (no reppt) David Perry Laura Hallowell Tom Mikas, Chair Richard Lorigan Edward Hand Jr Dwight Valentine Bill Tobin OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Nathan Ives COMMITTEE Bob Parry Lawrence Neal (appt as DPW Comm.) Dianne Finch Stephanie Cunningham HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3 Robert Claypool yr. term) RIGHTS-OF-WAY COMMITTEE 2020 Fred Hillier (no reappt) (3 yr. term) 2020 Steven Budrow 2020 Candace Waldron (resigned) 2020 Robert MacIsaac 2021 Mary Jane Sawyer 2021 Lawrence Stepenuck 2021 Lori Morrow 2021 David Stillman 2021 Tom Mikus, Chair 2022 Whitney Boyle 2021 John Cunningham 2022 Edward Hand 2022 Nathan Ives, Chair 2023 Carolyn Howard 2023 Theresa Risolo 2023 Gerry LaCombe 2023 Mary Devaney 2023 Scott Place 2023 Monica Lawton 2022 Philip Crotty (resigned) Tom Kerans (alter. Member) Philip Morrow (Alter.Member)

14 ROCKPORT CULTURAL COUNCIL (3 Rosemary Pillarella yr. term) Dorothy Marshall 2022 Christine Downing Monica Lawton 2022 Linda Kozachek TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE 2022 Frances Fleming Nancy Kearns 2023 Anne Robinson Jim Ugono 2023 William Waller Mitchell Vieira, Town Admin. 2023 Suellen Wedmore John Horvath, Police Chief ELDER AFFAIRS COORDINATOR Joseph Parisi, DPW Director Mary Fountain ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH (5 yr. term) ISLANDS TOWN COMMITTEE 2021 Alan Battistelli, Chair Dr. Sydney Wedmore, Chair 2022 Tacy San Antonio Seth Cutter 2023 Charles Christopher Richard W. Morris (resigned 2023 Judy Prahl Thomas Eldridge 2024 Britta Cahoon Lee Marr 2025 Peter Bergholtz, V.C Gail Zeman ZONING BOARD ASSOCIATES Raymond Moss Frederick Frithsen Peter Haskell Erin O’Connell Robert Kause Laura Moisin Paul Sena ZONING ADMINISTRATOR George Langer Peter Bergholtz TOWN ART COMMITTEE

Karen Berger

Bryan McMullin

REPRESENTATIVES TO REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

ACTION, INC. ELECTION WORKERS, PRECINCT ONE Roger Lesch Marilyn Halmen CAPE ANN TRANSPORATION Linda Johnson AUTHORITY (CATA) Jane Knight REPRESENTATIVE Janet O’Donnell Mitchell Vieira Susan Kielinen METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING Laura Ferazzi COUNCIL (MAPC) REPRESENTATIVE Lynda DeCourcy Harry Korslund, Town Rep. Janice Ramsden Tom Mikus, Alter. Town Rep. Gunilla Caulfield MAPC REPRESENTATIVE TO THE Cynthia Kielinen NORTH SHORE TASK FORCE Elana Brink TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT Chris Doyle PROGRAM (TIP) REPRESENTATIVE Sue Lee Joseph Parisi Barbara Goddard NORTH SHORE REGIONAL ELECTION WORKERS, PRECINCT TWO VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Justine Quinn (Appointed by Moderator) Helen Barnett Rockport Representative Marie Lopresti Bruce Perkins Sue MacMillin REGISTRARS OF VOTERS Paula Eldridge Patricia Brown Rosemary Baron Georgia Gibbons Melanie Waddell Melanie Waddell Lilia Orozco Maureen Dwinell Christina Christopher

15 Bonnie Gray Bill Christopher Ann-Patrice Hickey ELECTION WORKERS, PRECINCT THREE Linda Rowell Joanne Wood Barbara Brewer Diane Lynn Jane Hyry Jaclyn Hansbury Daniel Lynn Andrea Ritchie Betsy Giannocarro Steve Giannocarro Barbara Arnold Marian Smith James Creamer Judy Harris Barbara Allenbrook

16 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN ADMINISRATOR

I am pleased to submit this report as part of the 2020 Annual Report to the Town of Rockport.

Needless to say, 2020 was a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic began in March and continued through the end of 2020 and beyond. This forced the Town and all of its departments and services to alter how business was conducted. Town Offices had access limited, Board and Committee meetings moved to Zoom, Schools were remote, and many of the events that make Rockport the wonderful community that it is were forced to cancel. Sadly, there were over twenty residents that passed away from COVID-19 or its associated complications; we keep all in our thoughts and memories. I would like to recognize the members of our public safety departments for their selfless service on the frontline of the pandemic. Throughout the year, they faithfully responded to all calls with great care and concern, even as their own personal safety was a challenge - thank you! I would also like to thank our Town employees for continuing to provide services on a daily basis through new and different mediums instead of the traditional face- to-face that we were all accustomed to. Our IS&T department stepped forward and equipped all employees with the technological tools necessary to work remotely. Kudos to our Boards of Selectmen and Health for their efforts in managing the ever-changing restrictions and ensuring that the health and safety of the Town was always first and foremost. The establishment of the Re-Opening Advisory Group ensured that our business community was provided with resources and support to weather the pandemic. Another important part of the pandemic was holding two Town Meetings outdoors with social distancing and safety protocols in place; my appreciation to all those that assisted and to all residents that attended and followed the protocols.

Prior to the pandemic, this office was preparing to embark on facilitating a Town-wide Strategic Planning process. Unfortunately,

17 that was placed on hold once COVID-19 hit but will resume in mid- 2021. This process, focused on establishing a five year plan for the future direction of the Town, includes significant input and feedback from residents, businesses, Boards/Committees, and associated stakeholders to conduct an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities (SWOT) of the Town as it currently exists. This information would then be used to develop Town-wide goals, objectives, and actions plans to meet each area of focus. The Town's senior management team has undergone training to serve as facilitators and I look forward to working with the Board of Selectmen to move this process forward in the near future.

Through a partnership agreement with the Towns of Hamilton and Manchester-by-the-Sea, we welcomed Human Resources Director Michelle Carroll to the team on July 1. Michelle brings great experience in human resources and hit the ground running upon arrival. She continues to serve as a resource to Town employees in all departments. She has also focused on improving our internal hiring and onboarding processes to ensure continuity across departments as well as managing our annual compliance process.

Even with the pandemic, there were many matters that required daily attention. My office has continued to provide oversight and support to departments and committees, including working with the DPW Facility Building Committee as they strive to move that project forward in a cost-effective manner while meeting the needs of the Town and DPW employees. We also continue to work on a variety of routine procurement, legal, operations, and financial matters that impact various facets of the Town.

Thanks to Debbie Powers, our Office Manager. She keeps the office functioning and does so with a smile even on the most hectic days. She handles all licensing and permitting, use of Town property, board & committee appointments, leases & commitments, initial triage of phone/email/in-person inquiries as

18 well as administrative support to the Board of Selectmen and myself.

I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen for their ongoing support throughout the year, the many dedicated board/committee/commission volunteers that support this Town, and the department heads and employees for their commitment to serving this community through quality customer service and ongoing efforts to continuously improve government operations. Finally, I especially want to thank the citizens of Rockport for making this community the truly wonderful place that it is.

Respectfully submitted, Mitchell R. Vieira Town Administrator

19 ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL

We are pleased to present our annual report as Town Counsel to the Town of Rockport. In calendar year 2020, the Town faced an unprecedented pandemic that created new and urgent emergency issues almost on a daily basis. This created many novel legal challenges and emergency laws that the Town was required to adjust to without any notice. As all of these legal and health emergency challenges developed, we were able to promptly advise Town officials regarding the best practices and next steps to be implemented. Even though Covid-19 was a dominant issue, we continued to advise the Board of Selectmen and other Town officials and employees on a wide array of issues, which included: General Bylaw review, environmental issues, real estate transactions; licensing; land use and zoning; conservation; enforcement actions; public and private way rights; permits; waterway rights; public records; the application of the open meeting law; construction contracts; inter- municipal agreements; procurement; cable; zoning board, planning board, and conservation commission appeals; town meeting; special legislation; contract and collective bargaining negotiations; labor and personnel matters; and on various other general municipal matters.

Town Counsel also assisted in 2020 in the drafting of real estate documents, policies, contracts, bylaw amendments, and cease and desist orders. Town Counsel also represented the Town during various contract and settlement negotiations. We also conducted a thorough review of the Town’s Bylaws. Additionally, Town Counsel responded during this past year to requests for opinions from Town officials on a wide variety of legal matters, including requests for Building Permits and Approval Not Required Plans, municipal building insurance funds, use of constables, sign enforcement, Board of Health authority, promotional processes, and other labor and personnel issues. Town Counsel prides itself on providing Town officials and employees with efficient, effective, and responsive answers to requests for advisory opinions. We consider any request for an opinion as being urgent and requiring a prompt response. Additionally, Town Counsel continued to assist with the preparation for the Fall and Spring Annual and Special Town Meetings, which included changing the dates and venues of such meetings. Town

20 Counsel and attended all Town Meetings to answer legal questions and advise regarding proposed amendments. Town Counsel also provided support by drafting proper motions for various Board meetings and by answering various procedural questions.

Town Counsel believes one of our highest priorities and goals is to provide proactive legal advice that prevents the Town from engaging in litigation. That being said, Town Counsel is always ready, able and willing to zealously litigate on behalf of the Town when it becomes necessary. We continue to work diligently to effectively represent the Town in all pending litigation. In 2020, Town Counsel represented the Town and its officers in proceedings before the United States District Court, Massachusetts Superior Court, Massachusetts District Court, Land Court, the Supervisor of Public Records, and the Attorney General. At the request of the Town Administrator or Board of Selectmen, we attended meetings of the Board of Selectmen and other Boards to provide advice on pending litigation and to assess the Town’s risk management on legal matters. We also provide periodic updates to the Board of Selectmen at no charge on all pending litigation and non- litigation matters. In addition to effectively litigating on behalf of the Town in these matters, Town Counsel, whenever possible, works to promote conciliatory efforts on behalf of the Town and negotiate cost- effective resolutions to disputes that address the Town’s best interests and priorities. A list of the pending and resolved cases at the close of 2020 can be obtained through the Board of Selectmen’s office.

The office of Town Counsel has also continued to work with the Town to reduce municipal legal costs by researching many issues of municipal law and issuing Memoranda, Email Blasts, and posting extensive materials available to our clients on our website addressing those issues at no charge. In 2020, we advised the Town on case law, legislative developments and necessary policy updates through these memoranda, emails, and materials available on our website on issues and areas of law that included: Coronavirus Legal Resources for Public Entities; Governor Bakers State of Emergency Declarations, Closures and Phased Re- openings in Response to Spread of Novel Coronavirus - COVID-19; Town Meeting and Open Meeting Law Modifications Due to Covid-19;

21 Guidance for Boards of Health Related to COVID-19; Postponing Annual Town Elections in Light of Coronavirus; Labor and Employment Implications of Covid-19; Municipal Relief Legislation; School Closure and Re-opening Issues; Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium; Restaurant and Outdoor Dining Restrictions; Adoption of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map; Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals; Fraudulent and Improper Unemployment Claims; and the Housing Choice Act of 2020

In 2021, Town Counsel will continue to help guide the Town through the Covid-19 crisis and beyond to better and less chaotic times going forward. Town Counsel’s objective, as always, is to assist the Town in accomplishing its mission and our goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to the Town in a responsive, flexible, timely, proactive and effective manner at a reasonable cost. We take very seriously the Town’s best interests and the Board of Selectmen’s strategic plan and vision for the future and intend to assist in anyway we can to help the Town continue to move forward. Town Counsel will continue to work with Town officials to handle and respond to the challenges and obstacles that lie ahead and to help further the Town’s mission, community values and progress, as well as to help protect the Town’s interests in 2021.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Board of Selectmen for their continued confidence in retaining our firm, and we appreciate the cooperation, assistance and collaboration we have received on all matters from the Board of Selectmen, the office of the Town Administrator and other Town Boards, officials and employees. We look forward to our continued work with members of the Rockport Town government in the future.

Respectfully submitted,

Darren R. Klein, for the firm KP Law, P.C. Town Counsel

22 TOWN OF ROCKPORT ANNUAL LIST OF CASES

1. THE FOLLOWING LITIGATION IS PENDING AS OF MARCH 25, 2021:

Back Beach Neighbors Committee v. Town of Rockport, United States District Court, C.A. No: 1:20CV11274 –NMG

Plaintiff Back Beach Neighbors Committee, an unincorporated entity representing a group of residents of the Town of Rockport, filed this action seeking to compel the Town to enforce rules and regulations against scuba divers who use Back Beach, a public beach that is located across from or near the Committee members’ homes. In its Amended Complaint, the Committee brings claims against the Town for: 1) the violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution, 2) private nuisance; 3) the violation of Article VI of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Declaration of Rights (“Conferral of Benefit”); 4) declaratory judgment; 5) ten taxpayer relief pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 53; 6) the violation of the Sunday Day of Rest Law G.L. c. 136, §§ 2 and 3; and 7) public nuisance. The Town’s motion to dismiss all of Plaintiffs’ claims is pending. The matter is being defended through the Town’s insurance company.

Karen Berger, Trustee of the Karen Sena Berger Revocable Trust Dated May 21, 2004, et al., v. Briarstone Partners, LLP and the Town of Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Court CA No. 20 MISC 000320-HPS

This is an appeal pursuant to GL c. 40A, § 17, by the Plaintiffs from a decision of the Board dated July 20, 2020, and filed with the Rockport Town Clerk on July 21, 2020 (the “Decision”). The Decision granted to Defendant Briarstone Partners, LLP allowed two special permits with regard to the property identified as 15 Briarstone Road, Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts: (1) one to permit a new three-story house to replace a two-story house that was destroyed by fire; and (2) one to deviate from the original architecture of the subject house. There is a

23 related Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Ms. Berger, which is currently pending for further review at the Attorney General’s Division of Open Government at this time.

Walter Lob and Nancy Lob v. Rockport Board of Appeals, et al. Land Court Misc. No. 04-298884

This is an appeal by an abutter of a grant of a special permit to the Yankee Clipper Inn for the expansion of a patio, deck and a nonconforming restaurant. Because this matter concerns a challenge to the grant of a special permit, we filed a notice of appearance on behalf of the Board of Appeals, but are not actively participating in the litigation, which is being defended by Yankee Clipper Inn. There has been no formal activity since the filing of the Complaint in this matter.

Glen MacLeod et al. v, Town of Rockport, et al. Essex Superior Court C.A. No. 2177CV00071

This is an action brought by ten purported taxpayers alleging a variety municipal finance and legal authority violations. The Town filed a motion to dismiss, which is pending.

Brian L. McWilliams, et al. v. Town of Rockport et al. (Town of Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals) Land Court, Case No. 17 MISC 000193

Plaintiffs seek annulment of a special permit issued by the Town of Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals to BN Marina, LLC (Lobster Pool Restaurant) that allows BN Marina to increase outdoor seating capacity from six picnic tables to 96 persons. A special permit decision was issued on March 22, 2017 by the Board granting a special permit to allow the owners of the Lobster Pool to continue operating the restaurant with the same overall occupancy, but with the flexibility to seat their patrons either inside or outside in keeping with the restaurant’s operations from the previous decades. This special permit allows the Lobster Pool to

24 seat more than “six picnic tables” of people outside, up to the maximum of their occupancy permit. Because this matter concerns a challenge to the grant of a special permit, we filed a notice of appearance on behalf of the Board of Appeals, but are not actively participating in the litigation, which is being defended by BN Marina. The private parties exchanged written discovery and conducted a three-day trial. Post-trial briefs were filed and the private parties are awaiting a decision from the Land Court.

Stone-Ashe Realty Trust et al. v. Town Essex Superior Court, C.A. No. 04-01629

This is an action brought by the plaintiffs alleging trespass and other damages caused by the general public’s use of a Town right of way encumbering property owned by the Stone-Ashe Realty Trust. The Appeals Court issued a decision that confirmed the Town’s easement, and declared a right of foot passage in the inhabitants of the Town to include a broader right of foot passage available to members of the public. The Appeals Court remanded the case to the Superior Court for further proceedings.

Open Meeting Law Complaints (Liam O’Connell)

Three (3) complaints alleging various Open Meeting Law violations by the Board of Selectmen in connection with meetings held to discuss a personnel matter. We have assisted the Board in responding to these three (3) complaints at the local level. At this point, no action has been taken by the Attorney General’s Office regarding any of these complaints.

2. THE FOLLOWING CASES WERE RESOLVED IN CALENDAR YEAR 2020 and THROUGH MARCH 25, 2021:

Browne et al. v. Town of Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals and Turks Head LLC Essex Superior Court, C.A. No. 1677CV01957B

This is an appeal of a decision by the Zoning Board of Appeals to uphold the decision of the Town of Rockport Inspector of Buildings that the use

25 of the property is a preexisting nonconforming use and has not changed from an inn to an unlawful multiple dwelling. The Plaintiffs filed the appeal on December 29, 2016 in Essex Superior Court. The Plaintiffs and Turks Head, LLC exchanged written discovery requests and conducted depositions. The co-defendant, Turks Head, served a motion for summary judgment on the plaintiffs on July 13, 2018 asserting that the case should be dismissed. Co-defendant, Turks Head LLC, filed an opposition to plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment and a hearing was held in Superior Court. The Superior Court granted summary judgment to Turk’s Head and the Plaintiffs have appealed to the Appeals Court. Briefs were filed and an oral argument was held. The Appeals Court, on April 2, 2020, affirmed the decision of the Superior Court (affirming the Board’s decision). The Plaintiff’s then sought Further Appellate Review with the Supreme Judicial Court and were denied on July 27, 2020. This matter is now closed.

Joseph H. Delehant, et al. v. Town of Rockport, et al. (Conservation Commission) Essex Superior Court Case No. 1877CV00993

The Plaintiff requested rescission of an Enforcement Order issued by the Rockport Conservation Commission on May 2, 2018. The request was based upon a pending request for approval of a restoration plan for an alleged violation. Having not received a written rescission within the appeal period, sixty (60) days, the Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Essex Superior Court. The Commission has objected to the Complaint as the restoration plan was approved by the Commission and therefore a written rescission is not necessary. The parties agreed to stay the matter and enter into a discussion regarding the restoration plan and the viability of the existing Enforcement Order. The Plaintiff’s chose to not pursue the matter and a Stipulation of Dismissal was filed on May 31, 2019. This matter is now closed.

Jeffrey Guild et al. v. Town of Rockport Board of Appeals, et al. and Tyler D. Munroe and Kris A. Munroe Land Court, Case No. 17 MISC 000688

This is an appeal under G.L. c. 40A, § 17 of a decision of by the Town of Rockport Board of Appeals to deny an application for enforcement of the Rockport Zoning Bylaw (the “Bylaw”) for alleged zoning violations. By letter dated August 25, 2017, the Building Inspector denied Plaintiffs’ request for enforcement and the Board affirmed the denial. Because this matter concerns an appeal of the Board’s affirmation of the Building Inspector’s decision to not seek enforcement, we filed a notice of appearance on behalf of the Board of Appeals, but are not actively participating in the litigation, which is being defended by the Munroe defendants. The private parties participated in a ½ day mediation and have exchanged written discovery. The plaintiffs and co-defendants, Munroes, have exchanged summary judgment motions and filed with the Land Court. The court has scheduled a hearing on the motions for March 13, 2019. The Court scheduled a status conference for March 10, 2020 on this matter. The private parties entered into a settlement and a Stipulation of Dismissal was filed on March 24, 2020. The Munroe Defendants then filed for Judgment on their counterclaims seeking to have the Land Court annul the ANR Plan. The motion was denied and the matter is now closed.

New Rock LLC v. Rockport Historic District Commission Essex Superior Court, C.A. No. 1977 CV 00453

This action is an appeal by the plaintiff of the denial by the Rockport Historic District Commission of a Certificate of Appropriateness necessary for the plaintiff to demolish the existing structure on the real property located at 9 Dock Square and to construct a new structure. We answered the complaint and served discovery on the plaintiff in behalf of the HDC. A pretrial conference was scheduled in this action for July 16, 2020. The Plaintiff decided not to pursue the matter and a Stipulation of Dismissal was filed on October 1, 2020. This matter is now closed.

27 AD HOC COMMITTEE ON TOWN WATER SUPPLY

Our activities were significantly truncated during 2020 due to the global COVID-19 Pandemic.

Selected 2020 Achievements

o Lead/Copper initial review of town-wide cards to help DPW comply with state and federal reporting standards, and reported to DPW for notifying property owners and government. o Reviewed former Watershed Committee documents and propose budget items to discuss with DPW: gate at Mill Brook wellheads, propose signage around drinking water (quarries, ponds), updated flyers, keeping water information bulletin board updated at Transfer Station

2021 Goals

o Seek volunteers and revisit or renew our “conserve and preserve” mission o Resume meeting, either on Zoom or in person, as soon as possible following Town Meeting o Research possible presence of microplastics n the drinking water o Follow up as needed on effects, if any, the ongoing MBTA replacement of Railroad ties and building of culverts under the tracks, has on Town drinking water

Respectfully submitted, Laura Fillmore Evans, Committee Chair

28 AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT

Since our founding, the Rockport Ambulance Department’s (RAD) primary objective has been to serve our community. We respond to a variety of medical emergencies in town and provide the best patient-centered care in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Statewide Treatment Protocols. Currently, RAD has a roster of 12 Massachusetts Certified EMT-Basics, who are all dedicated on-call responders. The department operates two Basic Life Support ambulances stationed at 37R Broadway.

RAD concluded the 2020 year by responding to 807 medical emergencies. This was the highest number of calls in RAD’s history. The pandemic has stressed to its limits all of the emergency services on Cape Ann and we are all working together to provide quality medical care.

RAD provides patient care at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. This means the department is certified to handle any and all medical emergency in town. However, there are some medical emergencies where patients may warrant a higher level of care, known as Advanced Life Support (ALS). The Town of Rockport has billing contracts with Beauport Ambulance Service and Gloucester Fire Department to provide this additional ALS coverage.

When ALS is requested, known as a “BLS/ALS Intercept”, RAD has the primary care responsibility for the patient. Beauport or Gloucester Fire/Rescue ALS paramedics intercept the RAD ambulance, either at the

29 scene or enroute to the hospital, the transport continues with ALS in the RAD ambulance. When you see a RAD ambulance with its lights on being followed by either a Beauport or Gloucester Fire ambulance, this means that RAD determined ALS level care was needed. The residents of Rockport can be assured that the patient is getting the best care possible. The Town of Rockport and the responding ALS service get paid with no loss of revenue.

In addition to providing Rockport with top notch emergency medical care, RAD is involved in several community outreach events during the year. These include hosting our annual EMS day in the spring to educate the public about emergency equipment and operations (and allow children to touch and visit the trucks), local preschools to talk about what we do on the ambulance, (these activities have been temporarily put on hold due to the pandemic) Also providing warm winter clothing to families to help them brave the winter weather, as well as making discrete monetary contributions to help families affected by hard times. This year RAD applied for and received a $1,000 micro-grant from “The Awesome Rockport Foundation”. This money will be used to further fund these community service projects. The RAD also received a second $1,000 from the “Awesome Rockport Foundation” to add to the fund to help further with community efforts.

Lastly, RAA had its only fundraiser, the Annual Ambulance Benefit Breakfast, in November. For the second year, Brackett’s Ocean View Restaurant hosted the event. Due to the pandemic, we collaborated with Brackett’s to do a “drive thru” event which also included French toast deliveries throughout the community. We would like to thank all those who continue to support us and the community.

A very special thank you to the Brackett family for helping with this hugely successful event and rolling with the punches of the pandemic.

As always, the department would like to thank the community for its continued support.

Respectfully,

Rosemary Lesch Director Rockport Ambulance

30 ANIMAL CONTROL

Total calls: 1,015 Wildlife calls: 614

These calls consisted of an array of issues with Coyote, Raccoons, Rats, Squirrels, Sea Gulls, Turkeys, Seals, Fishercats, Chipmunks, Weasels, Skunks, Rabbits, Snapping Turtles, Bats, Snakes and Fox. These animals were either in houses, in yards, garages, under sheds, in the trash, injured, trespassing, hit by cars, deceased, new born among other things and in every nook and cranny of the town.

Dogs & Cats:

Barking dogs: 116 Loose dogs: 98 Found dogs: 82 Missing cats: 78 Found cats: ? Dog Issues: 27: bites, fights, custody & rehomed

These numbers reflect the calls received, the majority being from the general public, others from the Police Department. Rockporters genuinely care about the wellbeing of dogs and cats in this community and the Police Department is always willing to help out with every call if need be. As far as wildlife goes, there is still much to understand and learn about their habitats and behaviors.

These numbers could also be affected by the Pandemic. With many people being at home noticing wildlife all around the community and walking dogs in the woods it can be somewhat overwhelming if one is not familiar with the habits of such animals. Understanding wildlife will quell some fears which will allow us to live together peacefully. After COVID-19 is handled, my plan is to have some lectures, free to the public, on wildlife behaviors.

Dianne Corliss, Rockport Animal Control Officer 978-546-9488 [email protected]

31 ANIMAL INSPECTOR

The Animal Inspector is nominated by the Board of Selectmen, appointed by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, and reports to the Board of Health and Division of Animal Health. Ali Thompson is the Rockport Animal Inspector.

The primary duty of the Animal Inspector is rabies control in the domestic animal population and includes the bites of wild animals on humans and\or domestic animals. The Animal Inspector works within the local ordinances, sanitary codes, and zoning laws as well as state codes, regulation, and laws. The Animal Inspector is contacted by local veterinarians when a domestic animal has had an encounter with a potentially rabid animal or - in the case of animal bites to humans - by the attending physician. Domestic animals that have bitten a human or other domestic mammal are quarantined for 10 days and observed for signs of rabies. If the biting animal is unavailable for quarantine, the bitten domestic mammal is quarantined for 45 days or 4 months depending on its rabies vaccination history and observed for signs of rabies. It is recommended that a person bitten by a mammal that is unavailable for quarantine or testing consider rabies prophylaxis vaccine as a precautionary measure.

Municipal Animal Inspectors are also responsible for barn inspections to get a census of the livestock and poultry in the Town. This information is to gather risk assessments and to pinpoint concentrated areas in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, and a potential disease outbreak regarding livestock or poultry. Residents with farm animals or poultry are required to notify the Board of Health or the Animal Inspector of their livestock or poultry so that these animals may be counted in the census. Annual barn inspections by the Animal Inspector not only give the Town a good census of its domestic animal population but also help monitor the good health of the animals, help determine if they are disease-free, if their housing conditions are humane, and that they are well equipped with food, water, and shelter. In 2020, the Animal Inspector did not complete barn inspections by the directive of the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture due to the risk of human COVID-19. The Animal Inspector postponed annual barn inspections to

32 Fall of 2021. The Animal Inspector chose to send letters to those that had livestock or poultry the year prior asking that numbers be reported by email or phone to the Inspector for a consensus. Not all Town residents responded back.

Over the past year, there have been roughly 60 combined dog and cat quarantines issued by the Animal Inspector. Of those quarantines, 28 were dog-to-dog bites or dog-to-human bites. The remainder consisted of unknown origin or wildlife bites. In 2019 alone, about 70 total quarantines were completed; of those 70, 40 were dog-to-dog bites or dog-to-human bites. The remainder consisted of unknown origin or wildlife bites. 2020 presented very few quarantines overall and zero specimen heads were sent out for testing.

Residents with dogs are reminded that state law mandates that all dogs must be licensed; prior to licensing, proof of rabies vaccination is required. Vaccinating, licensing, and monitoring the health of your dog(s) helps promote a cleaner, safer environment for all and should your dog get lost, license tag has critical information such as the Town and is numbered; the Town Clerk can easily identify the owner and lost dogs can be reunited. Residents are reminded to observe the Town’s leash laws as well as the proper disposal of pet waste. These efforts by animal owners will help ensure not only good animal health but good health for residents as well as animal waste is highly toxic and can harm our groundwater and human health.

Respectfully submitted,

Ali Thompson Animal Inspector

33 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

The Beautification Committee of the Town of Rockport is charged with coordinating the planting and maintenance of town gardens. The Committee plans and designs, purchases, prepares the beds, plants, weeds, waters, and otherwise maintains many gardens throughout the town. The Committee also coordinates the activities of several clubs and neighborhood associations which plant and maintain town gardens.

2020 was an interesting year! The Committee planted and maintained many gardens and green spaces around town, and continued work on the redesign of Harvey and Barletta Parks.

The Committee actively seeks and welcomes new members. Many talents are needed, and many hands help make light work. The Committee welcomes new member Jacquelyn Welsh.

The Committee wishes to thank Amnon Goldman and Christine Grenier for their years of service.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie Woolf, Chair Terry Duffy, Secretary Martha Finta Chris Lovgren Phinneas Kelly Mary Ann Kiely Mary Mintz Jacquelyn Welsh

34 BOARD OF ASSESSORS

The Board of Assessors submits the following report which includes Fiscal 2020 Real Estate and Personal Property valuation totals:

REAL ESTATE PARCELS ASSESSED: 4098 PERSONAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTS: 817

RECAPITULATION TAX RATE SUMMARY Total Amount to be Raised 39,763,919.21 Estimated Receipts 16,458,546.85 Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation 23,305,372.36 Real Property Valuations 2,288,718,500.00 Personal Property Valuations 18,744,110.00 Total Property Valuations 2,307,462,610.00 Tax Rate $10.10 Real Property Tax 23,116,056.85 Personal Property Tax 189,315.51 Total Taxes Levied on Property 23,305,372.36

Local Estimated Receipts: Motor Vehicle Excise 975,000.00 Other Excise 530,500.00 Penalties and Interest 118,000.00 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 12,950.00 Water 1,886,912.00 Sewer 2,147,276.00 Trash Disposal 532,100.00 Other Services 270,500.00 Fees 2,975.00 Other Departmental Revenue 48,680.00 Rentals 1,663,400.00 Schools (Medicaid reimbursement) 30,000.00 Libraries -0- Cemeteries 24,000.00 Recreation -0-

35 Licenses and Permits 240,000.00 Fines and Forfeits 306,500.00 Investment Income 40,000.00

WATER LIENS ADDED TO FISCAL 2020 TAXES 223,898.16 SEWER BETTERMENTS ADDED TO 2020 TAXES 36,433.49

Classification of real property in the town as of January 1, 2019 as far as valuation is concerned is as follows: Residential 2,183,786,570.00 Commercial 99,507,330.00 Industrial 5,424,600.00

NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS ASSESSED 2020: 7669

TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS COMMITTED: 973,723.32

ABATEMENT TOTALS- FISCAL 2019 Real Estate 38,526.45 Personal Property 993.34 Motor Vehicle Excise 23,936.72 Boat Excise 525.00

One of the Assessors’ duties is to verify the request of certain persons qualifying for exemption from taxation under the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Mass General Laws. For example, veterans with disabilities, widows of such veterans, and other qualifying veterans are entitled to exemptions. Persons over seventy years of age who qualify by residence standards, income and their whole personal estate are entitled to an exemption from a portion of their real estate tax. Certain persons sixty- five years of age or over may postpone payments of all or a portion of real estate taxes up to fifty percent of the owner’s proportional share when deferral and recovery agreements have been entered into with the Board of Assessors.

Tax Exempted Number Fiscal 2019

Veterans with 10% or more disability 33 19,450.00 Paraplegic (widows) 0 0 Persons over 70 years of age 10 5,000.00 Blind and others 3 1312.50 Deferred Taxes 0 0 Community Preservation Act 3,276.06

In addition to the foregoing individuals partially exempt from taxation of their real estate, the following are totally or partially exempt.

Assessed Values Fiscal 2020

Educational, Fraternal and Charitable Organizations: 16,103,600.00 Religious Organizations: 10,799,900.00 Government Exemptions: 108,170,600.00 135,074,100.00

Timothy W. Good IV, Chairman Christopher Trupiano Wilhemina Sheedy Moores

Department Description The mission of the Board of Assessors and its' staff is to value Real and Personal Property in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, administer exemptions, abatements, excise and boat tax. Customer Service is extremely important in assisting taxpayers, as well as other town departments, in a courteous, innovative and fiscally responsible manner.

Some of the major responsibilities include: • Apply Assessment Administration practices to the appraisal of real and personal property and to maintain the level of assessment at its full and fair cash value as required by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. • Develop and maintain accurate records of all real estate parcels and personal property accounts within the Town, including property record cards, electronic databases and tax maps. • Administer motor vehicle and boat excise tax programs that include commitment of excise tax bills and the abatement/appeal process related to individual taxpayer’s excise bills. • Provide information to other boards as required and work cooperatively with other departments annually so that a tax rate can be established and submitted. • Commit to the Treasurer/Collector the annual real and personal property taxes to be collected, including betterments, liens and applicable fines. • Defend property values and address issues of taxability before the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board.

Accomplishments In the last year: • Completion of a Revaluation Year under the upgraded BLA requirements • Submitted and received a FY2021 in the most unusual of years where our offices and most BLA offices were working remotely. • Worked with the GIS Department to meet the MassGIS requirements.

38 Our main focus for this year is: • Continue Cyclical Data Collection to assure that all properties are accurately assessed. • Meet existing requirements and newer requirements imposed by the Department of Revenue.

As always, our continued goal is to provide taxpayers with the ability to access all information by visiting the office, calling us at 978-546-2011 or going on our website at www.rockportma.gov.

Regards,

Diane R Lashua MAA [email protected] Principal Assessor 978-546-5000 ext. 40151

39 BOARD OF HEALTH

In 2020, there have been substantial changes for the Board of Health in three areas: 1) composition of the Board and Staff; 2) focus of activities on COVID-19; and 3) collaboration with other Rockport entities.

Composition of Board and Staff The Board composition and staff both changed greatly this year. In July 2020, Dr. Bruce Cohen was elected Chairman replacing Dr. Syd Wedmore. Mary Beth Murphy, PA, was reappointed to another 3- year term. She was joined by new members: Dr. Ron Newman and Barbara McCarthy, RN, who replaced longtime members Dr. Russ Sandfield and Dr. Sadie Jimenez. Ruth George – Liaison to Board of Selectmen - played an active role, as did Town Administrator Mitch Vieira in supporting the work of the Board of Health. In the summer, Nicole Altieri was appointed by the School Committee as a liaison to the Board.

Staff changes also occurred this year. We added Kelsey Schmink, Administrative Assistant, and Chassea Robinson, Public Health Nurse to our existing staff of Teresa Kirsch, Public Health Nurse, Health Agent Leslie Whelan, and Animal Inspector Ali Thompson. John Coulon’s role of Health Inspector expanded greatly to include Food, COVID-19 Compliance, and Housing Inspections, helping existing staff with the significant needs during the pandemic.

We want to thank Laura Osmond for her many years of service as our Food Inspector.

Focus on COVID-19 As the pandemic of COVID-19 emerged in February, the Board of Health’s role in our community expanded greatly. The clinical, epidemiological, and general public health experience of our Board members and staff became key inputs in Town decisions regarding personal health and safety, commercial activities, school related activities and general community well-being related to COVID-19. At each of our meetings beginning in February, substantial time and discussion focused on how to keep our community safe. We coordinated these activities with the Board of Selectmen, the schools,

40 businesses, other critical groups, and the public. Some of our priority areas have been: crafting mask and distancing policies; assisting businesses to reopen safely; providing clinical and epidemiologic support to the schools; and actively working with Den-Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center staff. In addition, we have focused on our fundamental public health priorities: case and contact tracing; planning for COVID-19 testing; and now, vaccination planning.

The following specific decisions were made of the course of the year and approved by BOH members regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020:

• At the March 10th meeting, BOH instructed the Board of Selectmen to postpone the Spring Town Meeting to at least May in order to assess and prepare for adequate social distancing per DPH and CDC guidelines. • At the March 23rd meeting, BOH declared a public health emergency in the town of Rockport, effective March 23, 2020, in response to COVID-19. • At the April 1st meeting, BOH made a motion to allow all workers within the town to wear a mask while working should they choose to and no business can prohibit or discourage the utilization of face coverings. BOH also moved to have food establishments notified by the Health Agent regarding 6’ distance for workers. • BOH closed Bearskin Neck down to all except for residents. At the April 9th meeting, BOH moved to recommend all businesses remain closed until May 4, 2020 and that establishments should contact the health inspector prior to reopening. BOH motioned that a face covering is required in all business establishments and restaurants at all times. This motion extends to all employees. • At the April 16th meeting, BOH required any resident entering or exiting a residential or commercial building to wear a face covering in common areas. BOH also eliminated evictions and reduced access for non-critical activities from landlords. • BOH also moved that the Code Red alerts, sent out by the Town Administrator, emphasize to the public that parents are responsible for children regarding social distancing and to encourage that all take precautions for COVID-19 by wearing

41 face coverings for those over the age of 2 and discourage congregating in groups outside of one’s household. • At the April 23rd meeting, BOH lifted the prohibition on curbside pick-up, takeout, and delivery for any establishment that was in operation prior to the COVID-19 closing, provided they passed all town inspections. This motion approved under the condition that all establishments have a COVID-19 inspection by the food inspector to discuss social distancing guidelines. • BOH recommended to the controlling entity that they must enforce social distancing in Halibut Point State Park. If they cannot adequately enforce social distancing, including face coverings, then the park should be closed. • At the April 30th meeting, BOH required every person in Rockport over the age of 4 to wear a face covering when in public, (not on their property) except while operating a motor vehicle. • At the May 7th meeting, BOH adopted the Governor’s order in all areas with the exemption of the downtown district, where face coverings will be required at all times, and further that face coverings must be on your person and readily available whenever not on your property in all areas of town. • At the May 21st meeting, BOH moved to require businesses, as they re-open, to submit their self-evaluation plans to the town. • At the May 28th meeting, BOH approved the high school senior celebration for 6/5. • BOH required face coverings at the Transfer Station at all times. • At then June 2nd meeting, BOS & BOH moved to open 2/3 (Long Beach & Pigeon Cove) public tennis courts as of 6/3/2020, as well as the Pingree Park field to non-contact sports (the playground remains closed.) • At the June 9th meeting, BOH moved that Front Beach be excluded from the mandatory face covering requirement in the downtown district. • At the June 23rd meeting and subsequent meetings, BOS & BOH approved outdoor dining for numerous Rockport restaurants. • At the July 2nd meeting, BOS & BOH approved Outdoor Display Permits (with safety information on them only) for numerous stores. • At the July 14th meeting, BOH approved an exemption on the

42 plastics ban just for this coming year (2020-2021), due to COVID- 19. BOH approved reopening all play structures, basketball courts, and tennis courts. BOH moved to approve the high school graduation celebration per COVID-19 state regulations. At the July 28th meeting, BOH endorsed the 6’ distance for the school’s reopening. They also moved to endorse face masks for children grades K-12 for the school’s reopening and supported the third-party analysis of the ventilation system in all RPS buildings and areas. The BOH assisted the RPS school nurses to set up the medical waiting room and develop COVID-related policies and practices. The Board of Health directed the school to remove all cloth furniture and necessary clutter to the greatest extent possible from classrooms by the beginning of the school year. The BOH facilitated the N95 train-the-trainer fit-testing program for public safety and school nursing personnel.

• At the August 13th meeting, BOH initiated joint meetings with the School Committee. The BOH supported hybrid or remote learning model as long as accepted COVID procedures are followed in the opening plan. The Board felt that full on-site learning doesn’t follow the guidelines, so it is not viable. • At the August 27th meeting, BOH moved that all public-facing town employees and all residents be encouraged to receive the flu vaccine. • At the September 24th meeting, BOH removed parking spaces restrictions at the Transfer Station. • BOH approved the wording for Halloween announcements be the following: BOH states that trick or treating should not occur this year. • BOH required mask wearing and social distancing at all organized sporting activities for players and spectators in town. • At the November 5th meeting, BOH approved adding school nurses to the list of those permitted to enforce local BOH and state guidelines for COVID-19. • At the December 17th meeting, BOH postponed the plastics ban from January 2021 until the governor rescinds his state of emergency directive.

43 Collaboration with other Rockport entities The Board of Health moved to weekly meeting to address the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting jointly with the Board of Selectmen to address issues around face masks in downtown areas, outdoor seating for restaurants, meeting with organizers of large gatherings, COVID Testing, and much more. The Board met jointly with the School Committee to address issues of case counts and whether to recommend in-person, remote, or hybrid learning, COVID testing in the schools, public health measures to ensure sporting activities could occur safely, and other health related issues.

Subcommittees were created and met regularly to address emerging COVID needs. Select Board of Health members participated in the Re- opening Committee, the RPS Re-opening Committee, the School Metrics Committee, and the RPS Clinical Workgroup.

The Health Department organized the town’s first Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in the fall, working with Walgreens, Public Safety, DPW, Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, the School Department, and more volunteers to offer socially distanced flu vaccinations, and to drill and prepare for COVID vaccination clinics.

Other ongoing activities The Board of Health has many important functions that serve to preserve and promote the health and welfare of the citizens of Rockport. The Board is responsible for enforcing Title 5 septic system regulations under the Massachusetts Environmental Code and housing regulations under the State Sanitary Code. Semi-public swimming pools and recreational camps for children are inspected by Health Department Staff. In addition, the Public Health Nurse is responsible for checking on persons with certain communicable diseases. There are various types of Food Establishments and Bed and Breakfast Establishments, which are inspected regularly, in accordance with the State Sanitary Code. During the summer swimming season, water samples are collected from the town’s public beaches and tested for bacteria. The results of beach testing in Massachusetts are available on line at the town webpage www.rockportma.gov.

44 The Board of Health voted to delay the enactment date of the Town bylaws to ban non-compostable plastic food service ware and single serve water bottles, until after the Commonwealth’s State of Emergency is lifted.

The Board of Health continues to work with the North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition (NSCAEPC) comprising 15 communities, planning and preparing for public health emergencies.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bruce Cohen, Ph.D., Chair

45 BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE

(L-R) Mitchell Vieira, Kate Johns-Shaw, Monica Lawton, Gary LeBlanc and Geoffry Juviler

The Building Study Committee was formed by the Selectmen in fall 2018 to assess the condition of Rockport’s Town-owned buildings – 22 in all – and develop a comprehensive plan for improvements needed to serve the needs of the Town into the future. The goal was to bring to completion a 2015 facilities report that detailed current conditions but fell short on viable recommendations.

Through 2019, we made rapid progress in our work. We interviewed all departments regarding current conditions and future needs; confirmed the 2015 findings of serious deficiencies in some buildings; recommended the Town proceed with a new DPW facility, which was subsequently approved by the voters; and developed preliminary plans for the interior reconfiguration of the three core buildings on Broadway (Town Hall, Annex and Fire Station) to better serve the needs of the Town for decades to come, with no need for new construction. We also recommended the Town retain and restore the historic Old Firehouse Trust building as a downtown community house that would serve as a welcome center and venue for cultural and community activities.

In 2020, we expected to complete our update of the 2015 facilities report and create a master plan with a prioritized list of needed capital improvements across the Town’s 22 buildings. However, like so much else in 2020, our work was brought to a halt early in March by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the wonders of technology, we were able to resume meeting via Zoom early in the fall, and once again, moved rapidly forward with our work.

We have now nearly completed our detailed review and update of the “capital needs” list for each of the town’s buildings. We have deleted work items that have been completed since 2015; and added new items that have since become necessary. We also culled from the list numerous small scale items that fall more under “maintenance” and can be managed by the DPW as part of regular operations. Our focus now is to update cost estimates for needed capital improvements, and determine priority rankings. Once complete, we will prepare our final report.

With respect to the Old Firehouse restoration, 2020 has been a year of good progress. In January we received the approval of the Community Preservation Committee for an Administrative Grant to do a structural assessment of the building and recommend emergency measures to prevent further deterioration. Though delayed by the pandemic, the assessment has just recently been completed and we are now awaiting the results.

Working with the Rockport Cultural District, we also submitted a grant request to the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) for funds to do a complete feasibility study for the rehabilitation of the building; and simultaneously applied to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for the required matching grant. In June, we were approved by MCC for a $27,000 grant; and at fall Town Meeting, voters approved the matching CPC grant. Early in 2021 we expect to issue an RPF for design services to complete the feasibility study, which will be conducted during 2021, and will include ample opportunity for public input.

In summary, the Building Study Committee looks forward to completing our initial charge in 2021 and delivering to the Town an updated “Facilities Report” – this time, with realistic recommendations – which will serve as the basis for a master plan for the Town’s buildings, and be factored into the annual budgeting process. We also look forward to playing a role in the implementation of this master plan, while also assisting with special projects like the Old Firehouse, which contribute so much to the character of our Town.

Respectfully submitted,

Monica Lawton, Chair Mitchell Vieira, Town Administrator Geoffrey Juviler, Vice Chair Gary LeBlanc, Assistant DPW Director Kate Johns-Shaw, Member

47 COMMUNITY HOUSE

This provides the End of Year Reimbursement of the Rental Activity at the Rockport Community House for the year January 01-December 2020

Rockport Residents are charged $100 for 6 hours, $150 for non-residents and $50 in addition for use of the kitchen. Community Organizations represented by Rockport residents are not charged.

Of the 40 rentals:

- 14 rentals were 1-time paid uses by Rockport Residents - 26 rentals were unpaid uses by Community Organizations represented by Rockport residents

Of the Community Organizations rentals the following organizations rented the facility multiple times. American Red Cross St. Joachim’s Holy Family Cape Ann Shakespeare Group Thatcher Island Committee Rockport Theater Group Rockport School District New Year’s Eve Inc. Rockport Recreational Rockport Garden Club

We are grateful to the Rockport Garden Club for their dedication to designing and maintaining the Community House’s beautiful gardens.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine Hunt Facilities Manager Rockport Community House

48 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

The Community Preservation Committee had a very good year in 2020. The Committee received thirteen applications and recommended that Town voters approve nine projects covering each of the four allowable funding sectors: Historic Preservation, Open Space, Recreation, and Aﬀordable Housing. Rockport voters approved the nine applications at the fall 2020 Town Meeting on September 26, 2020. The total projects funded in 2020 amount to $715,000:

FIRST - HARBORMASTER REQUEST TO REPLACE FLOATS IN SOUTH BASIN HARBOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.

SECOND - YMCA REQUEST FOR FUNDS TOWARD A SPLASH PARK FOR CHILDREN AT THE NEW YMCA IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.

THIRD - DPW AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR FUNDS TO IMPROVE HARVEY AND BARLETTA PARKS IN DOWNTOWN ROCKPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.

FOURTH - ROCKPORT CONSERVATION COMMISSION REQUEST TO BUILD UP THE TRUST FUND IN THE AMONT OF $100,000.

FIFTH - THACHER AND STRAITSMOUTH ISLAND COMMITTEE REQEST FOR FUNDS TO RESTORE THE THACHER ASSISTANT KEEPER’S HOUSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.

SIXTH - ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE OLD TAVERN BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,500.

SEVENTH - ROCKPORT CULTURAL DISTRICT AND BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR A STUDY FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC OLD FIREHOUSE TRUST BUILDING IN DOCK SQUARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,000.

EIGHTH - ROCKPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ROOFS AT THE KITEFIELD APARTMENT, A PUBLIC HOUSING FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.

NINTH - ACTION, INC. REQUEST FOR ITS RENTAL & MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ROCKPORT RESIDENTS IN NEED BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.

The CPC also made bonds payments for the Community House and Millbrook Meadow projects in the amount of $171,375. The Millbrook Meadow Bond is now paid oﬀ. From the beginning in 2003 until the end of 2019 the Rockport Community Preservation Committee has funded $11,538,432 in projects. Open Space and Recreation together have received $3,479.554; Historic Preservation has received $4,939,628; and Community Housing has received $3,119,250.

For the applications for funding to be received in February 2021, CPC Treasurer Mel Michael estimates that the Committee will have funding available in the amount of approximately $1,300,000. From this we must pay the annual debt service and administrative expenses. Also, the Committee routinely sets aside a reserve of approximately $500,000 for future opportunities. The anticipated amount available for new grants to be voted in September 2021 is about $675,000. The Community Preservation Committee members are Phil Crotty, Chairman; Erin Battistelli, Vice Chairman; Mel Michaels, Treasurer; Beth Brosnan (Housing Authority ); Jim Ugone ( Historical Commission), Herman Lilja (Planning Board): Larry Neal (DPW), Will Ruhl (Conservation Commission), and Jon Hartl. The Committee has been meeting on Zoom since July, 2020 on account of COVID-19. We encourage public attendance. Applications for 2021 are due not later than Monday, February 1, 2021 at 4PM at the Town Clerk’s oﬃce. Please check the Community Preservation Committee website for the application. Electronic submissions are preferred. For further questions call the chairman at 845-401-8000. Respectfully submitted,

Philip A. Crotty, Chairman

50 CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Conservation Commission is committed to achieving community conservation goals including wetland, open space, and natural resource protection. The stewardship of land is one of our most important responsibilities. To give that work emphasis, the Commission discusses stewardship at the beginning of its meetings. Supporting the increase of protected open land in Rockport, Mel Michaels works through the Board of Selectmen’s office to identify parcels of interest. In 2020, the Commission has worked on several stewardship projects including:

• Organizing and participating in a subcommittee to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the area in March, this subcommittee changed course & offered several online science–based “seminars” for the community; and posted them for the public on the Conservation Commission website (www.rockportma.gov/conservation-commission). The Annual Earth Day cleanup activities were converted to family-oriented cleanups in town to keep the public safe and to honor social distancing. • Writing letters/memos to the Board of Selectmen requesting that it grant the Commission custody of two (2) properties in town to be protected for conservation purposes (the Andrews Woods property on Phillip’s Avenue at Map 15/Lot 92 and a parcel on Straitsmouth Way at Map 26/Lot 81). • Working with Boy Scouts to improve trails and construct a bridge across a stream in Woodland Acres. • Working with the Rockport Garden Club on the restoration of Millbrook Meadow and Mill Pond areas through removal invasive plant species & reconfiguring of Millbrook. • Organizing another family-oriented Annual CoastSweep (beach cleanup) at any beach in town. This event took place during September, October and November, 2020 and a few residents took part, using their phones to send in the data collected and bringing collected trash to the Transfer Station.

The majority of the Commission’s time is spent implementing the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Rockport Wetlands Protection By-law (i.e., issuing wetlands protection permits). These laws protect wetlands and the public interests they serve, including flood control, prevention of pollution and storm damage, and protection of public and

51 private water supplies, groundwater supply, fisheries, land containing shellfish, and wildlife habitat as well as erosion and sedimentation control, water quality, and recreation values deemed important by the community. The Commission holds public hearings, conducts site visits, and issues Determinations of Applicability and Orders of Conditions on proposed projects that fall within 100 feet of wetland resource areas and 200 feet from either side of perennial rivers. In addition, the Commission manages local conservation lands and seeks grant monies for pro-active conservation, restoration and open space projects.

The Conservation Commission is comprised of seven (7) volunteer members as well as now three (3) associate members. The Commission also employs one full-time professional Conservation Agent, Geralyn (Gerri) Falco, and a part-time Administrative Assistant and Recording Secretary, Kelsey Schmink. Gerri is responsible for the daily management and coordination of all functions and services of the Conservation Commission. She also holds office hours in the Town Hall Annex, assists applicants in the permitting process, and answers questions from any person concerned with open space issues and conservation of natural resources in town. Kelsey assists in administrative work as well as office organization and provides secretarial support at public meetings. The Commission thanks Francesca Auciello and Kristin Marks for their service to the town. Francesca stepped down from the Commission at the end of her term in July and Ashley Shedd filled her position; Kristin Marks moved on to another job and Kelsey replaced her to provide secretarial support at public meetings. Early in 2021, Gerri Falco retired from her work as the Conservation Agent. We thank Gerri for her 15 plus years that she has provided to Rockport and she will be missed.

Proactive efforts of the Conservation Commission in 2020 include: • Some Commission members attended courses, conferences and seminars including those that were presented at the yearly Massachusetts Association for Conservation Commissions Conference in March and the virtual/online Fall Conference Week in October. Evelyn Addante finished the MACC Fundamentals courses and received recognition for this accomplishment! • With the DPW, maintained access to all of the town beaches • Worked with the Rockport Garden Club to expand permitting of invasive species (knotweed) removal • Continued monitoring the restoration/construction of Millbrook Meadow

52 • The Conservation Agent: reviewed all Board of Health, building and DPW plan applications for Conservation Commission issues; conducted numerous site visits on town-owned conservation land and applicants’ private properties; continued to develop electronic support at the meetings and in the office, especially this year as the meetings went virtual on Zoom; helped created and worked with the Rockport Earth Day 2020 Subcommittee throughout the year; and informally worked with residents and contractors to discuss the effects of the Wetlands Protection Act and the town Wetlands Protection Bylaw on future projects being considered in town.

The Conservation Commission is represented on numerous town and regional committees. In 2020, the Planning Board asked the Commission to aid in updating the Rockport Stormwater Management Policy and several new Commissioners joined in to be a part of this endeavor. William Ruhl took responsibility for representing the Commission on the Community Preservation Committee. Its website (at www.rockportma.gov) has valuable information on many conservation issues and encourages all to visit it. The Commission holds weekly office hours at the Town Hall Annex and, for most of 2020 and in early 2021, has met remotely on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month. The Conservation Commission is always looking for new members, including associate members, and encourages citizens who have an interest in seeing the natural environment of Rockport preserved to be a part of this Commission. Interested citizens are always welcome to attend our meetings.

Respectfully Submitted,

David McKinnon, Chair Sarah Damassa, Vice Chair Alan MacMillan William Ruhl Laura Kozachek Evelyn Addante Ashley Shedd Melvyn Michaels, Associate Lawrence Neal, Associate Dianne Finch, Associate

53 COUNCIL ON AGING

This past year, the Council served 2,040 seniors in town. Our fitness programs served 385. This included our forever fit, yoga, tai chi, strength & balance, enhanced fitness classes and use of the fitness room. Our classes were taught by our certified teachers; Susan Himml, Linda Rowell, Elizabeth Reed, Carla Mattioli, and Heidi Delisle. After the senior center closed to the public, some of the teachers taught these classes via zoom.

Other programs the council offered at the center included; bingo, duplicate bridge, canasta, knitting, crocheting, quilting, art classes, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, bi-monthly birthday parties, and lectures. When the senior center closed, were unable to provide these programs.

SeniorCare Nutrition Program continued to provide home-delivered meals throughout the year to people. The congregate meals became Grab & Go meals where people picked up the lunches at the side door. Michele Sutera coordinated meal delivery and the Grab & Go program in Rockport. Our gratitude to Michele Sutera, meal drivers Mel George, Steve Atwood, Tom Moses, Judy Bogage, Elaine Butter, Sarah Holmes, Rich Lorigan, Joanne Walsh, Jackie Walsh, John and Jennie Mordue, Elaine Boone and Ron Alpert.

In collaboration with SeniorCare, the Council on Aging distributed 30 bags of fresh fruit and vegetables outside for those seniors eligible for the Farmer’s Market coupons.

A new program that began this year for food insecurity was the USDA 10 pound meat boxes and 30-pound grocery boxes. These boxes, 330, were picked up outside the senior center and some delivered to homes for those who did not drive. This was a combined effort with the Dept. of Elder Affairs, SeniorCare, and the Council on Aging. Our thanks to volunteers Dave Finer and Steve Atwood for helping with the boxes.

SeniorCare’s Board of Director’s gave a Special Recognition to Council on Aging Director, Diane Bertolino for her dedication to the highest quality of life for each older American in our community, and her tireless commitment to ensuring each person receives the services they so richly deserve.

54 SeniorCare held bi-weekly conference calls with the nine cities and towns in the agency’s area. They kept us up-to-date on matters concerning the senior population and shared best practices with other Directors.

The Open Door provided the Mobile Market to 30 people monthly. During closure of the senior center, the program was paused for a few months then reinstated to distribute outside for pick up. These monthly food bags included fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, canned goods, pasta, yogurt, eggs, milk, bread, and a cooked meal.

Our thanks to Attorney Troy Sullivan for providing 22 law consultations this past year. These continued throughout the year via telephone appointments.

During the closure, SHINE assistance was provided by volunteer counselor, Lydia Bertolino, to 24 participants via telephone and computer.

The Institution for Savings provided 30 gift bags for seniors in honor of their 200th anniversary. These were delivered to seniors. Our thanks to the Institution for Savings Bank for these gifts.

AARP tax aides Mary Gundy, Ron Alpert, Yvonne Leach, and Lenny Goodman assisted 79 people with their yearly taxes at no charge from February through March 10th.

The VNA of the North Shore provided health screenings from January through March. After March, all clinics were cancelled.

Addison Gilbert Hospital paid for the printing of our bi-monthly newsletter.

Richard Curran from Senator Bruce Tarr’s office provided monthly office hours from January through March. After this date, the Director kept in touch with Senator Tarr’s office via weekly and monthly conference calls.

CATA provided excellent transportation services to seniors for appointments to the doctor, dentists, hospital, medical center, the senior center and various shopping destinations throughout Cape Ann.

CATA provided the Seniors on the Go bus which was available to the people at all the housing sites in Rockport to go to the grocery store or for physical

55 activity at no charge. This was provided through a grant from Mass in Motion together with Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester.

New this year, together with CATA is a COVID-19 Taxi grant that is providing free rides to Rockport residents. The eligible trip purposes are for meal deliveries, food pantry delivery, deliveries of prescriptions, transportation needs of the homeless, out-of-town, non-COVID related non-emergency medical transportation, groceries, and other essential shopping trips.

Approximately 800 masks were distributed to seniors in Town. These were donations from the Southeast Asian Coalition, Anh Vu Sawyer, Linda Hogan, SeniorCare and our Friends of Rockport Council on Aging through an anonymous donation for this purpose.

I would like to thank our current Board Members: Nancy Kearns, Chair, Jennifer Perry, Vice Chair, Nancy Pitman, Secretary, Nancy Robb, Shirley Conway, Sue Terry Blake, and Kathy Skrabut. I would like to thank Diane DeRow for her service on the Council as her term ended.

Special thanks to our Friends of Rockport Council on Aging for sponsoring our breakfasts, Chinese New Year luncheon, art classes, birthday parties, socials, masks, and gift cards to Walgreens.

Thank you to staff member, Paula Bertolino. She is dedicated, invaluable, and much appreciated. I would also like to thank volunteers Kathleen Kearns and Lilia Orozco for their assistance in the office.

Our thanks to the Rockport DPW, IT Department, the Board of Health Department, and Accounting Department for assisting us. I look forward to working with the staff, Council on Aging Board members, town employees, community groups, the Friends of Rockport Council on Aging, and the Rockport senior citizens.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane Bertolino, Director

56 CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Rockport Cultural Council (RCC) is one of the 355 member network of local cultural councils in Massachusetts that are funded and managed by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The RCC provides grants to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. Funds are from an annual state budget appropriation to the MCC, and distributed to local cultural councils based on a formula devised by the state.

Information, priorities and grants application deadlines: Rockport Town website: https://www.rockportma.gov/cultural-council

Massachusetts Cultural Council website - Local Cultural Councils: https:www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.aspx

For FY2020, the Cultural Council received $4,900 from the Mass Cultural Council and the RCC awarded funds on January 1st. Two projects were completed by March then all, but one, of the remaining grants were pivoted due to the impact of COVID. One grant, was extended to FY 2021.

Organizations that received grants include: Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe, Old Sloop Coffee House, Windhover Foundation, Cape Ann Finns, Cape Ann Symphony, Rockport Music, Kestrel and the Rockport Public Library.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Downing, Chair Frances Fleming Laura Kozachek Anne Robinson Bill Waller

57 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works provides a variety of public services and public works improvements & maintenance for the Town of Rockport citizens, visitors, and other governmental agencies. The primary services provided are public road maintenance which includes road drainage and snow plowing, cemetery maintenance, filtration and distribution of potable water, collection & treatment of wastewater, solid waste disposal and recycling services, and public property maintenance, including buildings, playgrounds, beaches and ball fields. The Department of Public Works also performs a variety of administrative functions such as regulatory reporting, water & sewer utility billing, payroll, utility permitting and procurement & payment of contracts, materials and supplies.

In 2020, the Department of Public Works performed a number of improvements to the Town’s infrastructure as well as performed a number of more routine maintenance items and responded to many service requests from residents, businesses and contractors. Although employee availability was often limited by social distancing and quarantine protocols established by the Department due to the Covid-19 pandemic, nonetheless, the Water & Sewer Division continued with the water meter replacement program, replacing meters that have shown signs of failure. In response to the closing of Town Hall to the Public, water & sewer and other DPW related permits and service request work orders were issued using innovative online application procedures developed by the Engineering and Administrative Divisions of the DPW. Field crews were able to continue providing utility mark outs and water & sewer service main taps for new connections and to perform final meter reads and water turn on/off request work orders that were issued through the new online application system.

The Transfer Station saw some operational changes in order to meet safety protocols due to COVID-19. Limitations on the number of vehicles that could enter the Transfer Station at any given time was limited to 10, causing some delays. Also during the latter part of the year, the Transfer Station set up the booth to sell PAYT Trash Bags in order to make them more convenient and available for purchase. The Public Properties

58 Division continued to perform a significant number of tree removal and trimming operations this past year. A number of dead or dying trees along roadways and on other Town properties were removed or trimmed back based on their deteriorating condition, many due to the impacts of gypsy moth infestation. Building maintenance and improvements projects were also performed on a number of Town Buildings. The Highway Division performed a number of roadway repairs and continued drainage system maintenance efforts, including catch basin cleaning, required under the current National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit. And at year’s end, after more than 27 years of devoted service, Highway Foreman Bill Aspesi retired from the Department of Public Works this year. As a valued employee, Bill consistently provided a high level of public service for the town, including snow removal and roadway & drainage repairs. As a Rockport resident, Bill took pride in his work. We miss him and look forward to seeing him around town.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph P. Parisi Jr. Director of Public Works

59 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Director: Mark W. Schmink Deputy Director: Seth W. Perry

The Department of Emergency Management strives to ensure compliance with State and Federal mandates and standards. We plan and coordinate every significant event and critical incident that occurs within our jurisdiction. We oversee and plan our Town’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, seek resources and collaborate with other communities to maximize our effectiveness as a department. The Department of Emergency Management must interface and formulate plans with various departments such as, emergency services, public health, human resources, information technology, finance and legal- all while continuously refining strategic plans with executive management to meet the needs of the organization and community.

The Department of Emergency Management is located at Town Hall, 34 Broadway and is led by Director Mark Schmink and Deputy Director Seth Perry. We receive administrative assistance from Office Manager Michelle Rowe and Office Manager Debbie Powers as part of our regular operations. The Emergency Operations Center is located in Conference Room A of Town Hall, which is a multi-purpose location utilized over the course of the year for this purpose. It has been designed specifically in relation to the current pandemic crisis and is supported by our Town IT Department.

In 2020, members of this department participated in numerous trainings, meetings and conferences to further our education, enhance our preparedness and to ensure the best quality of service to our community. We participate in monthly meetings with the Cape Ann Emergency Planning Team, annual trainings with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This year due to COVID19, the annual Emergency Management Conference was cancelled however we do look forward to optimistically attending in 2021.

60 The Emergency Management Department is in charge of notifying the public of any significant or critical events. We are in charge of the “reverse 911” code red notification system that alerts residents in the event of a natural or man – made disaster. We also set up, coordinate and staff shelters during such events. We take time every year to inventory and accrue assets for members of the community during times when a shelter is necessary. We apply for and receive equipment, direct labor and reimbursement through FEMA, MEMA and other entities for weather related emergencies in our jurisdiction. This year we were able to facilitate the grant acquisition for turnout gear, a generator, a fire rescue boat and other pieces of equipment for the Fire and Forest Fire Departments totaling over $10,000.00 in value. We have also been able to facilitate and secure reimbursements on behalf of the Town of Rockport from Federal Agencies totaling $180,160.73 for work projects completed, in coordination and collaboration with the DPW.

For the past several years we have taken significant steps in updating the Town of Rockport’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. We have secured $15,000.00 in MEMA funding and while working through a vendor have taken all necessary steps to draft and submit a plan to the state for review. This has come to fruition after a long series of committee meetings and public comment forums.

2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone. I would like to take this opportunity both personally and professionally to thank all of the Town’s Departments and Town employees for their efforts during this pandemic crisis. All of our First Responders are working hard every day - exposing themselves and potentially jeopardizing their own safety and health in order to help our community, citizens and visitors to our town. Thank you for all your efforts, and let us hope for a happy, and healthy 2021!

COVID19. The Department of Emergency Management has been heavily utilized in the Town’s response to this pandemic. We set up an Emergency Operations Center in March in the basement of Town Hall and have been tracking every operational aspect from that point forward. We have been in charge of requesting, receiving, distributing and tracking all necessary personal protective equipment and sanitation supplies to town employees and departments including but not limited to: masks, gloves, face shields, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and signboards for the downtown area. We have organized CODERED announcements, social media releases and worked with Cloud Board News in order to get necessary information to the community.

In April, the Emergency Management Department in coordination with the Town Administrator and Ambulance Department assisted DenMar rehabilitation home during their COVID outbreak. We were able to set up an Incident Command System and assist with providing much needed supplies and PPE to residents and staff members. We were also able to facilitate bringing the National Guard in to do COVID testing and a thorough sanitization of the facility.

*For more information on the Emergency Management Department, and to keep up with our updates and alerts, go to our web page through the Town’s Web Site. We regularly post links to various important resources and information.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee’s responsibility is to make recommendations to Town Meeting on all financial matters, including the annual operating budget, capital projects, borrowing, and funding sources. The Committee helps voters understand the issues and the financial implications of the Articles at Town Meeting so that they can make informed decisions.

The Committee consists of nine appointed members. It continually informs itself regarding the ongoing needs of Town Departments and Committees in order to stay abreast of present and projected future expenditures. Committee members act as liaison with Departments and other Committees by attending meetings and reporting activity and issues to the entire Finance Committee. This enables a continuous flow of information to the Committee.

In recent years, the Town has maintained essential services by taking a conservative approach to the Town budget. Ongoing issues relative to the rising cost of retirement benefits, health insurance and the maintenance of Town infrastructure continue to exert pressure on Town finances. This burden has been compounded by expenses – some of which have been defrayed or reimbursed by state or federal government - incurred in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Prudence requires that the Finance Committee continue a disciplined approach to spending for the foreseeable future.

The Finance Committee manages a reserve account for the Town and votes on any requests it receives throughout the year. In FY 2021, the reserve was $250,000. Departments requesting an allocation from reserves must demonstrate that the need was unforeseen when the budget was approved and that the need is urgent.

Last year, Town Meeting approved a debt exclusion for the Department of Public Works for the design and construction of a new DPW Facility. Following approval, the design phase for the facility was completed on time and bids were requested in December 2020. Unfortunately, all seven bids were higher than the $12,250,000 appropriated for the project.

The Committee overseeing the project is working with the design team to reduce construction costs without compromising the new building’s efficiency. They intend to request new bids on the revised design in July, 2021. There is considerable uncertainty regarding future costs. Disruptions of the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic have caused shortages and higher material costs. Also, economic recovery may cause a building boom, which could raise both labor and material costs.

After deferring submission of an override request last year due to challenges imposed upon the Town by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year Rockport Public Schools has made an override request in the amount of $777,336.

Superintendent Robert Liebow made detailed presentations to the Finance Committee in support of school operations and to illustrate the need for the requested override. Superintendent Liebow stated his view that, without an override, the ability of the Rockport Public Schools to address the multiple needs of the entire school population with care, efficiency and professionalism would be diminished. Additional funding per the override request, however, would enable Rockport Public Schools to continue operating at a high level and as a unique community asset.

The Finance Committee also heard argument against the override request, which focused in part on the fiscal impact of demographic trends and a decreasing school population, which subjects have also been addressed in the Cape Ann Study for Education (CASE).

In reviewing the override request, the Finance Committee considered the recent public release of a working draft of the Cape Ann Study for Education (CASE), which draft has not been approved by the Case Steering Committee or the Rockport School Committee, as well as the anticipated $1.3 million funding for the Rockport Schools under the federal CARES Act. By law, this federal funding is to be used exclusively for such COVID related expenses as technology for on-line learning, improved sanitation and ventilation. These funds are intended to supplement the education budget, not to increase or supplant existing expenditures.

The Gloucester and Rockport public school districts jointly funded the CASE study through an engagement with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI). The study’s purpose was to provide options for long-range planning, including: 1) a review of information and data from both school districts to determine current challenges arising from declining enrollments and changes in educational and non-educational programming; and, 2) the development of proposed inter-district strategies that potentially could lead to improving student services and potential cost savings. One area highlighted was the sharing of services focused on special education, an unfunded mandate that represents the largest operating cost (33%) of the Rockport School Budget in the fiscal year 2022.

Progress on the CASE study was delayed due to COVD-19; thus, the study is in draft form pending approval by both districts. The Finance Committee recommends that Rockport residents read the report when it is approved and released by the Rockport School Committee in order to understand the potential benefits which may result from the leveraging of resources by both school districts.

After thoroughly scrutinizing and discussing the proposed school budget and override request, the Finance Committee, with two

66 members unable to attend the meeting, voted 4 -3 to support the proposed override request. Both the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee unanimously voted to support the override. If approved, the override would continue to fund the school’s goal of providing an excellent education to students, expanding STEM offerings, increasing electives at the high and middle schools, and providing world language instruction at younger grade levels, along with other improvements. From the table below, the overall budget increase anticipated for fiscal year 2022 will be $1,281,902, or 7.6% over fiscal year 2021’s budget.

Respectfully submitted,

Dwight Valentine, Chair Finance Committee

67 ROCKPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Board of Fire Engineers would like to express their sincere thanks to all the members of the department and to their families for the continued support they provide in making our organization successful.

We would also like to extend our thanks to the Rockport Ambulance Department, Police Department, Forest Fire Department, Harbor Masters and DPW for their dedication and commitment to ensuring that our members have the services they need while performing their duties as firefighters. Knowing that these dedicated individuals are there to ensure our safety and wellbeing is a true sense of community.

We also extend our gratitude to the people of Rockport, who continue to support us each year. Thank you.

The Fire department continues training throughout the year. With the dedication of the men and women of the department, we will continue to provide our Town with the best Fire service available.

At the beginning of the pandemic, the Fire Department actively participate in the education of the residents of Rockport, the importance of wearing a mask and observing social distancing. It was handled by foot patrol and car patrol around the town.

We also participated in the drive through Flu Clinic which was on a weekend at the Rockport Public Schools.

The Town’s Fire Inspector continues to issue permits and complete fire inspections throughout the Town. The inspector is responsible for all smoke, carbon monoxide, oil burner, and fuel tank permits issued from the department. He also oversees the fire drills at the school in town. The inspector also inspects multi-family rentals and businesses form compliance with state regulations.

Due to the school closure, fire prevention was unable to happen on a regular basis at the school system to ensure that our community’s

68 children received fire safety education. It is the hope of the school to be open for on-campus learning soon.

On November 1, 2020, Captain Kris Juncker, Sr. retired from the Rockport Fire Department. Captain Juncker served the Town of Rockport for 20 years. We thank you for your services to the community and wish you a long and healthy retirement.

The department responded to many calls for service this year ranging from investigations, working fires, alarm activations, motor vehicle accidents and rescue operations.

The following is a list of apparatus of the Rockport Fire Department: Engine 1- 1999 Pierce Saber 1500 gallon per minute Class A Pump Engine 2- 2009 Spartan/4 Guys 1500 gallon per minute Class A Pump Engine 3- 2019 Pierce Saber 1500 gallon per minute Class A Pump

Squad 1- 2005 HME Silver Fox 1500 gallon per minute Class A Pump Ladder 1-2012 Sutphen 100 foot Aerial Combination A 1989 F-350 Lighting Plant/Light Rescue

The following is the list of officers of the Rockport Fire Department: Chief James Doyle Assistant Chief Kirk Keating Assistant Chief Stephen D. Abell, Jr. Captain Frank Favaloro Speedwell Engine Company Captain Andrew Porter Sandy Bay Engine Company Captain Mark Wonson Squad One Captain Douglas Anderson Ladder Company Lieutenant Jason Doyle Sandy Bay Engine Company Lieutenant Michael Ellwell Sandy Bay Engine Company Lieutenant Andrew Lake Squad One

There were no promotional appointments for year 2020.

69 The Department Responded to the following calls: • Central Box Alarms 38 • Squad 1 Calls 131 • Combination A Carbon Monoxide Calls 27 • Mutual Ad Calls 6 Total calls 202

Respectfully submitted,

Kirk Keating, Chief of Rockport Fire Department Stephen D. Abell, Jr., Assistant Chief

70 FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT

CALLS FOR 2020:

COVID MASK PATROLS 10 INVESTIGATIONS 6 BRUSH FIRES 6 CELLAR PUMPS 4 MISSING PERSON SEARCH 3 MUTUAL AID 1 BURNING PERMITS 63

PRESENTLY, WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:

1941 Ford with a 200 gallon tank 1985 Chevy 4x4 with a 225 gallon tank 2004 Ford F350 4x4 with a 225 gallon tank

While 2020 was a different year for all due to the pandemic, we found that we were busier than normal. Keeping in touch via Zoom or text message was the norm, and all were ready when needed. We worked together with the Fire Department at some brush fires and worked with Police, Fire, and Ambulance at missing person searches, even utilizing the State Police and a Med Flight unit. The members of the Department are always ready to assist and serve the Town proudly.

In 2021 we have requested a new truck, which will be equipped with a transport section to be used to remove any victims from accident scenes in the woods, a benefit to all Departments.

I would like to thank the Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments for their continued support and cooperation.

I would also like to thank the members for their continued dedication and the people of the Town for their continued support.

Respectfully Submitted,

Michael Frontierro, Warden

71 FRIENDS OF SCOUT HALL COMMITTEE Although the Rockport Friends of Scout Hall Committee is not a Selectmen appointed committee, the committee’s focus is centered around the revitalization and operations of the historic Town-owned building known as the Alvin S. Brown Scout Hall at 47 Mt. Pleasant Street which is owned by the taxpayers of Rockport, and should be of interest in many of the readers of this year’s annual report.

The Alvin S. Brown Scout Hall was built in 1840. It was originally the Mount Pleasant Street School and was active as a schoolhouse up to the mid 1920's, and then used as a meeting place for Boy Scouts. In 1969 the building was dedicated to Alvin S. Brown who was a long time Scoutmaster in Rockport. In the mid-nineties, the building was closed to the public because of badly needed repairs. In 2003, a committee formed and backed by the Selectmen, a complete refurbishment was funded by three Community Preservation Act grants (2003, 2004, 2007, and 2011), fundraising, and in-kind donations of materials, labor, and services. Over $430,000 was raised to refurbish the building and countless volunteer hours.

The Rockport Friends of Scout Hall is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and currently is comprised of a committee represented by the local Scouting organizations active in Rockport. This includes the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts. The committee’s goal is to provide guidance, leadership, to secure funding, and manage this project. The Board of Directors consists of the following members: Jeff Amero, Susan Collins, Kevin Ellis, Liz Finer, Jeff Hildonen, Gary Lucas, Heather Morin, Patti Tucker, and Jonathan Weaver.

Like every other organization, 2020 was like no other. Building use by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts, and other Scouting related activities in the hall started off as a typical year, but in March we shut the hall down and did not reopen until late fall. The year finished up with the Boy Scouts carefully doing Christmas tree sales at the hall.

Scout Hall had several rentals and events booked in 2020, but only one happened before the shutdown in March. Hopefully we can resume

72 building use for Scouting, community events, rentals, and family gatherings in 2021. Funding from rentals, fundraisers, & donations fund our annual operational expenses. Scout Hall has had 13 years of continuous operation (with the exception of COVID-19) since the reopening in 2008.

Please support our efforts to help us with operations. For more information on this project or using the hall, contact any of our committee members, write to us at P.O. Box 262, call 978-546-2000, or e-mail us at [email protected].

Jeff Amero President Rockport Friends of Scout Hall, Inc.

73 GRANITE PIER COMMITTEE It was a very busy year at Granite Pier. The use of the boat ramp saw an increase in usage with people seeking a relief from being sequestered at home due to the pandemic. Our long term summer ramp attendants Declan Beaton and David Warde, did a great job organizing parking and relieving congestion at the ramp. Patrick Herlihy, our Pier coordinator, continued to do a fantastic job placing boats coordinating the activities at both the Pier and at the Transfer Station. Both the pier and Transfer Station are at full capacity and a waiting list is being kept for both locations.

The storage rack that was built in 2019 for kayaks was fully rented quickly and a second rack has been constructed and ready for this year.

The Pier Coordinator, Patrick Herlihy, can be reached by email at: [email protected] or by calling 978 546 5000 x 40115

Respectfully submitted,

John W. Thompson, Chairman Eric Rask, Secretary Greg Morell Charlie Nichols Mike Tupper

74 GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE

The Green Community Task Force (GCTF) continues to pursue grants and execute projects to reduce our municipal energy use by 20%, and to reduce the Town’s greenhouse-gas emissions. Operating without a budget, GCTF projects continually reduce the Town’s expenses for energy.

In 2020, we received a grant of $183,000 that fully pays for the following Phase 1 projects in the middle and high schools:

• Converting about 300 lighting fixtures to LEDs, which we completed in December • Updating 14 unit ventilators, which has been delayed due to availability of materials

We also laid the groundwork to launch the following projects in 2021:

• Charging stations for 18 electric vehicles (EV), using grants and utility incentives of $195,000 • A study of potential photovoltaic (PV) solar projects, paid by a grant of $12,500 • Converting our streetlights to LEDs, to be paid through National Grid without increasing our bills

Coming into 2020 with only four members, we added three new members. Our meetings are open to interaction with the public, especially ideas to save energy, and we welcome participation in our activities. For more information visit rockportma.gov/green.

Tom Mikus (Chair since July) Dave Perry (Chair through June) Bob Parry (Vice Chair and Secretary) Bill Tobin Ed Hand Nathan Ives Dianne Finch

Dave Perry passed away early in 2021. It was much too early. We all miss this great person and effective leader.

75 GOVERNMENT AND BY-LAW COMMITTEE

At the last meeting prior to the arrival of COVID-19 the Committee agreed to have the Town Counsel prepare a first draft of the town bylaws for the overdue decennial review. Along with almost all other activities, the pandemic brought activity to a halt. After the fall, 2020, Town Meeting the Town Counsel, after some encouragement, produced the draft, which is now under review.

Respectfully submitted,

Charles A. Seavey, Chair

76 HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

It was a slow year for the Harbor Advisory Committee. COVID-19 prevented in person meetings, and caused there to be missed meetings in March and April. We started having Zoom meetings in May.

In January, new leadership positions were voted on. David Stillman became the new Chairman, and Steve Budrow became the Vice Chairman.

There was a Board of Selectmen meeting in February to make a decision about the potential Marine Fueling project. The decision was to continue researching it. The Harbor Advisory Committee worked on getting a study done by an engineering firm to see where such a facility would best be placed. We voted in October to apply to the Community Preservation Committee for money to hire a firm to start the study.

The committee voted in support of new docks in the South Basin of the Main Harbor.

We added three new members to the committee. Carolyn Howard, Gerry LaCombe, and Scott Place joined us. Phil Crotty, retired at the end of December. We now have nine members.

Submitted by,

David B Stillman, Chairman

77 HARBOR DEPARTMENT

2020 proved to be a challenging year for all concerned, Rockport Harbor and Sandy Bay provided as normal a setting as possible for local as well as visiting boaters. Inside the harbor our transient floats and dockside were routinely occupied almost every night especially on the weekends. Sandy Bay seemed to be a destination for vessels ranging in size from 25’-150’ all dropping anchor for 2-3 days at a time. Families and friends enjoyed being able to social distance and follow Governor Bakers state wide COVID-19 protocols while boating. Due to the pandemic we were aware of numerous families living and travelling the coast on their own vessels. This was a safe and secure way to quarantine.

It was necessary for HM Story to spend numerous hours rebuilding, resurfacing and overall reconstruction of a great number of floats for Rockport, Granite Pier and Pigeon Cove. Thank you to those who volunteered their time to help with this effort-Jim & Daryl.

In early April, the Harbormasters and Sandy Bay Yacht club crew worked with the DPW and Great Eastern Crane Service to put over 100 floats in the water for the season; these floats are stored at Granite Pier during the winter months. A group of waterfront volunteers helped sort and secure these floats once in the water, then the floats were towed by the Ocean Reporter/Capt. Bill Lee and Alert 2 to the designated harbors.

78 Community Preservation Funds: In February 2020 the harbormasters applied for $60,000 to help replace the float system in Rockport Harbor’s south basin. This system is in need of replacement-these floats are over 30 years old. There are 27 floats varying in size; new hardware and floatation are included in the project. Safety and upgrading is the goal of this project. The spring town meeting approved the funds for this project-thank you to the Community Preservation Committee for their efforts to improve the community.

The 2020 season had its share of events: medical emergencies, kayakers in distress, disabled vessels, sinking vessels, and shark scares along with weather conditions that ranged from nasty to nice!

Thank you to all the Federal, State and local agencies who work together to keep the Cape Ann waters a safe and secure place for recreational and commercial boating.

Rockport Commercial fishing 2019 lobster report: The town of Rockport ranks 2nd in the state with 56 lobster fishermen in Rockport’s 3 harbors (Rockport, Pigeon Cove and Granite Pier) and 3rd in catch with total of 1,212,516 lbs. Catch data encompasses all reported landings, regardless of gear type.

Rockport Harbormasters Scott Story/Rosemary Lesch

Assistant Harbormasters Ron Petoff/Story Reed

79 HISTORICAL COMMISSION

2020 was another busy year for the Rockport Historical Commission. For many reasons more or less related to COVID-19, purchasing a home in the downtown area of Rockport for personal use or as an income- producing property continued to pressure an already short supply of inventory in the historic districts. It seems for those that did not sell or buy a property, upgrading, repairing or otherwise altering their existing homes was a good place to allocate funding when normal spending patterns were disrupted. As a result, the Commission worked hard to accommodate 24 property owners often over numerous site visits and “Zoom” meetings, mindful of its charge to preserve the town’s unique character, charm and historic structures.

Fortunately for both property owners and Commission members we had instituted a new process of “field decisions” in 2019 as a pathway to expedite the decision-making process. This was particularly helpful in the early days of COVID-19 in what felt like a shutdown of all public gatherings. For many immaterial routine repairs, replacement, low visibility alterations, or in some cases, alterations deemed an improvement in historical appearance, field decisions were largely used for essentially the first time. As a result, 2020 was a good testing ground and they were received favorably by all who participated in the process. Though the process is more detailed in our guidelines and other documents, any property owner who wishes to make eligible changes, including repairs, replacement or alterations in minimally visible spaces simply submits an application describing the work to be considered, and a member of the Commission will contact them as soon as possible. The information is then shared with other members of the Commission respectful of quorum protocols, regarding the feasibility of issuing a certificate of non-applicability via a field decision. If the project fits the purpose and scope of a field decision’s rationale, it is promptly issued to the property owner with notice sent to the Town Clerk and Building Inspector. It’s that simple.

Other notable accomplishments in the approval process included the continuation of what has been an effort to bring uniformity and consistency to decision-making. Though this may seem like a simple

80 task, it is anything but. Each home throughout the district(s) may represent a unique property with a unique history, visibility, degree of prominence, previous alterations and set of physical conditions to name just a few, of the oftentimes subjective variables. Each application requires Commission members to carefully consider previous decisions while they assess the impact of any decisions made today, and how they could be generalized or applied in the future. For sure, Commission standards have evolved to accept the fact that our town is in close proximity to the ocean and all of its deleterious impacts on the rear façades of many downtown structures. As a result, many modern man- made materials are now routinely approved including windows, trim, doors, decking and railing systems. Conversely, the primary façade or the side(s) most facing a public way are treated as the most important elevation to preserve in appearance or in original materials, whenever possible. Wooden windows (that do not require storms), for example, can still be purchased and are preferred on the primary façade, whereas clad windows are often approved in secondary facades or areas of lesser visibility.

Specific, but other noteworthy or larger projects of 2020 included a large remodeling effort at 12 Hale Street, 15 Hale Street, 2 Calebs Lane, 21-25 Mt. Pleasant (the Blacksmith Shop) and the clever integration of a man- made composite fencing material at 37 Mt. Pleasant. Projects completed or near completion include major remodeling of 179 Main Street just before “five corners”, large remodeling project at 39 Main Street (the old Butler’s Haberdashery), and 59-61 Main Street with approval of historically acceptable rooftop dormers and additions.

In our ongoing efforts to build a better coalition of understanding and appreciation for the importance of the Historic Districts, presentations were made to the Rockport Rotary Club and local realtors, Engle and Volkers.

Lastly, the Historical Commission supported CPC funding for repairs at the Old Tavern (Rockport Art Association) and a conditions survey for the Old Fire House Building.

Respectfully submitted, Jim Ugone, Chairman Rockport Historical Commission

81 INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES (IS&T) DEPARTMENT

Information Systems & Technologies Mission: The Rockport Information Systems and Technologies Department’s (IS&T) mission is to create technology infrastructures, systems, and procedures for our clients that create the maximum benefit for the community of Rockport. The top priority of the department is to continue to deploy IT resources allowing Rockport employees to accomplish their jobs from anywhere, to anywhere, at any time, as securely as possible.

IS&T Dept. Staff: The Technology Department staff is Frank Taormina our Network Manager, Mike Montgomery our User Support Specialist, and Brian Thomas our Technical Support Specialist.

2020 what can I say, that was an interesting year. Projects that were already in the process were finished. Some projects were delayed. Many new projects rose to the top of our priority list, in a scramble to accommodate the new reality. It was truly a hectic year. In my opinion, if the pandemic had hit 5-10 years ago it would have been a much more difficult task if not impossible to transition to our new remote world of working, teaching and learning from home. Thanks in no small part to the investments in the IT infrastructure, hardware, software and training that has been happening for several years, the transition although difficult, was manageable and was completed in a very reasonable time frame.

Projects Finished: ● We secured a 26K dollar Community IT Grant, to upgrade a major device in our data center which holds most of our data. ● The new School information system Aspen has been implemented. This project was a significant lift that required many people’s hard work. ● A new School website has been implemented.

82 ● As of Oct 1st, the Police Department is being supported by the IT Dept. This was part of the Town plan to consolidate all department’s technology needs to the IT Dept., allowing the IT Dept. to improve operations, as well as save money. ● Two of the main servers were also replaced. ● Bought and distributed all new laptops for nearly all Government office employees with funding from the Cares Act. ● The Conservation Committee funded the purchase of a device called a Seabin. The Seabin is essentially a floating garbage can that skims the water for floating trash. It was installed at the Sandy Bay Yacht Club, which has generously agreed to provide power. Besides cleaning the harbor, the Seabins are being used by the Schools for science and math lessons. The SBYC swimmers and sailors also get to learn about cleaning the environment. A second Seabin will be installed at the Granite Harbor Pier.

Projects Delayed: ● The Police Dept. phone system project has been delayed until Feb. The PD phone project also requires a significant upgrade to the PD computer network and WiFi. Soon after this project is completed, we will begin working on improving the PD camera system. ● Converting paper files to electronic, expanding the access control system, expanding the camera system, and several others.

New Top Priorities: ● Transitioning the Town employees from desktops to laptops became an immediate need. Each desktop was replaced with a laptop that could handle the more rigorous requirements of the new video conferencing world. Extra software, hardware and training were also required to make this transition happen. ● Expand the Municipal Fiber Network to include all of the Transfer Station. This project will include adding internet access to the Office Trailer and booth, WiFi to the general area and security

83 cameras as needed. It continues to build on previous technology investments. I expect this project to be completed in March. Part of this project is to ensure the purchase of trash bags becomes easier for all community members. ● On the School side of our responsibilities, for the most part all teachers and administrators already had laptops, so they were the most equipped to handle the transition to remote instruction. However, there were many staff and students who needed devices of various types. ● Understanding how to deliver instruction in our new world became another top priority. How is a teacher who was used to teaching from the classroom to students in the classroom, going to teach from home to students at home? How is a teacher going to teach from the classroom to students at home? How is a teacher going to teach from the classroom to both students at home and in the classroom? And finally, how is a teacher going to teach from home to students in the classroom and at home? These are all actual scenarios we have in Rockport. A significant amount of equipment, thankfully funded by the Cares Act, and software was needed to be acquired, tested, and combined with staff training to overcome these new hurdles, for the education process to continue, as we shift from full in class, to remote, to hybrid and back again. ● For the students, we handed out hundreds of Chromebooks and iPads to allow students to continue to learn remotely. The IT staff also hand delivered devices to some family’s homes. This change in where RPS equipment was located for learning time, meant that the IT staff also had to assist many families with tech support for their home networks, as the demand on their home networks dramatically shifted. ● 12 hotspots were delivered to families whose internet access was not sufficient for the demands of video conferencing, synchronous and asynchronous online learning.

84 ● Another 100 Chromebooks were secured thanks to the Remote Learning Grant. ● Cyber Security, and Phishing Training remains an ongoing top priority of the IT Department.

Future Projects: The Town Website has been in place for several years and is probably due for an update. Converting paper documents to electronic will pick up again this summer. The School Access Control system will be expanded as will the camera system on an as needed basis. The Town Library network will be simplified to save money. The Town Camera system will add additional buildings as deemed appropriate. Server upgrades for both the Police Dept. and Town Library. Adding the new DPW Barn to the Municipal Fiber Network. As always we will continue to look for ways of making the Town and School operations more efficient, dynamic, resilient and secure in our ever changing environment.

I’d like to thank the citizens of Rockport for investing in the technology that is deployed throughout the community, which has greatly improved our ability to continue to serve you, during these trying times.

Respectfully,

Monty Hitschler Director of Information Systems & Technologies Rockport MA, Government & Education Services

85 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Paul M. Orlando Joseph P. Guzzo Inspector of Buildings Plumbing and Gas Inspector

George King Nancy Kearns Wiring Inspector Administrative Assistant

The mission of the Department of Inspection Services is to ensure that the built environment within the Town of Rockport is a safe place for all people to live, learn, work, play or visit. This is accomplished through fair and consistent enforcement of, and inspection for compliance with, all State and Local Rules and Regulations applicable to construction and building occupancy. It is our wish to assist every applicant to achieve their goals within the Codes, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations under our jurisdiction.

During the year of 2020 this office has issued 839 permits and our inspectors have conducted approximately 2,100 site inspections. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic our permit activity and revenue was down from the previous year, however, the fees collected through the issuance of such permits continued to account for the department’s entire operating cost. The pandemic forced us to find different ways to perform our duties at times. We accepted a great deal of emailed permit applications and found ways to do some virtual inspections when necessary to help keep our local tradesman working. The Inspection Services staff devoted a great deal of time and attention to the various construction projects in the Town through reviews, multiple inspections and meetings.

In addition to our permitting and inspections, our inspectors attend regular training during the year to keep current on recent code changes, legal issues, new materials and different applications as they become available. The Inspector of Buildings completed multiple trainings on flood resistant construction, energy codes and OSHA practices. We work hard to make the local contractors and homeowners aware of regulatory changes and how they affect the development projects in Rockport.

The following is a breakdown of permits issued by our department:

Building Permits 412

Plumbing / Gas Permits 236

Electrical Permits 191

86 MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE

Volunteer gardeners Beth Renner and Liz Fotouhy work on spillway garden.

The year 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic affected Millbrook Meadow Committee and the Meadow this past year. In March mask wearing and social distancing became the law, which kept kids off the new playground equipment, but we still welcomed visitors and their dogs. Volunteers, many from the Rockport Garden Club, stepped forward with hundreds of man hours of weeding, watering, planting and counting eels. The committee held meetings by the side of Mill Pond until it got too cold, then switched to zoom meetings. At year’s end a planting plan for 2021 was taking shape.

In June, the long-awaited Long Stone Sitting Wall, below the dam, was completed.

87 Sitting Wall. The long drive to create a long stone sitting wall, led by Barbara Sparks, resulted in a fine stone bench in June. Barbara worked with Chris DeRosa, Meadow Landscape Adviser, who designed the 20-ft. long sitting wall, and supervised its construction. Local mason Bruce Johnson, who installed the stonework in the new dam, was the builder. He used Rockport granite and fieldstone in its construction.

Planters and Weeders. Laura Hallowell gathered a great group of talented and energetic gardeners and went to work all over the Meadow, attacking weeds and planning innovations in planting for the future. Six new trees were planted in the border between the Meadow and the Cove parking lot, and another was planted on the west bank of the Pond. DPW Director Joe Parisi and his department provided excellent assistance, including creation of a highly effective drainage system to solve an age-old problem with water on the Meadow path.

Lights on the Dam. Shannon Mason led a team to provide lighting for the dam for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season.

With need for social distancing in the Covid19 pandemic, Millbrook Meadow Committee held meetings by the Pond—until cold weather came.

88 World Fish Migration Day was held on the Mill Dam in October, with Eric Hutchins, NOAA Marine Biologist and Millbrook’s environmental adviser. He showed children eels and explained the elaborate migration of eels.

Millbrook Membership: Members of Millbrook Meadow are Charmaine Blanchard, Esq., Sam Coulbourn, Laura Hallowell, Rich Lorigan, Marcia Lombardo, Shannon Mason, Aileen Morrissey, Barbara Sparks, and the newest member, Dwight Valentine, Esq. Shannon was re-elected as Chair, Laura elected as Vice Chair, Sam as Secretary, and Marcia re-elected as Treasurer.

Meadow Advisers: Don Campbell, Selectman Liaison; Jack Campbell, Architectural Adviser; Gunilla Caulfield, Trustee, L.H. Phillips Trust; Debby Coulter, Nature Adviser; Chris DeRosa, Landscape Adviser; Denise C. Donnelly, Selectman and Communications Adviser; Neil Emond, Nature Adviser; Rae Francoeur, Publications Adviser; Frank Hassler, Financial Adviser; Walter Hess, Financial Adviser; Eric Hutchins, Environmental Adviser; Laurie Ann LePine, Web Adviser; Susan Levine, Educational Adviser; Jamy Buchanan Madeja, Esq., Environmental Law Adviser; Tom Mikus, Science/Technology Adviser; Randy Saville, Historical Adviser; William Tobin, Legislative Liaison; and Heidi Caswell Zander, Art Adviser.

Conservancy. Since Millbrook Meadow Committee, as a town government entity, could not serve as fund raiser, the Committee created a board for the Rockport Millbrook Meadow Conservancy. This Conservancy is an independent organization, qualified to solicit donations. The Conservancy Board works closely with Millbrook Meadow Committee to provide their individual experience and expertise in the Restoration project, associated fund raising, and stewardship of the park in the future. Members of the Board are Dianne Anderson, Tim Corrigan, Chester Clark, Karl Norwood, Maura Wadlinger, Barbara Sparks, and Shannon Mason and Sam Coulbourn.

89 Fund-Raising and Outreach Committee. Shannon Mason has continued as chair of the Restoration Fund Raising and Outreach subcommittee, with Charmaine Blanchard and Sam Coulbourn as members, as well as Maura Wadlinger of the Conservancy Board. Advisers are Susan J. Gray, past president of Rockport Chamber Music Festival and veteran board member of Rockport Music; and Betsy Giannoccaro, formerly fund raiser and grants coordinator for Rockport Music. The subcommittee has arranged for Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF), a tax-exempt organization qualified to accept tax deductible contributions, to receive donations.

Fund Raising in 2020: Wreaths. For the fifth year the Conservancy gathered a group of skilled artists to make Christmas wreaths, with $100 from each wreath going to our Meadow Sustainability Fund. Shannon Mason led the project. Terry Duffy again volunteered the use of his greenhouse for the wreath makers. The sale netted $7,450. Mail Fund Drive. A fall appeal by mail gained $9,352.

Since we began fundraising in 2013, we have gathered a little over $596,000 in private donations. A listing of all donors is located on the Conservancy web site at http://www.millbrookmeadow.org/giving

Shannon Mason led the fifth annual Wreath sale to raise money for the Meadow.

Plans for 2021: Spring Planting. Following up on plans proposed by Consultant Dan Jaffe Wilder and others, Laura Hallowell’s team of gardener- planners has producing a large planting plan for ground cover, brookside planting, dogwood thicket and other planting to start in spring, and continue for two or more years.

A handrail for the Spillway stairs. MMC and DPW have joined to submit a $24,000 grant request from the Community Preservation Committee for complete restoration of the stonework in the spillway stairs (see top photo) that lead from the dam to the Meadow and installing a wrought-iron handrail for safety.

Solar powered lighting. MMC is exploring providing low-level, solar powered lighting for the dam.

Maintenance Funding. The Committee will seek adequate Town budget funding for routine maintenance of the Meadow and Pond.

Thanks to Rockporters, our Meadow and Pond are open, and even with pandemic restrictions, has renewed its place in Rockport for people to walk and play and relax. We appreciate all your support, in sharing your ideas, in volunteering on cleanups, donating money, and all the other things you have done these past years! Work in the Meadow and around the Pond is never finished, and so we hope you’ll stay with us as volunteers and donors. Enjoy your park!

For a History of the Meadow and Pond see https://www.millbrookmeadow.org/about-us

Shannon M. Mason, Chairman

91 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

The Open Space and Recreation Committee (OSRC) efforts are to preserve and improve the Town of Rockport’s natural environment and passive recreation areas for the enjoyment of all.

With the events of this year, our committee had limited interaction. Even with that, we are happy to report that the work we were able to do, did result in receiving full approval of Rockport’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. We received the final approval notice from Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services, on 7 October 2020. This approval allows Rockport to be eligible for related state grants, through the end of 2026.

The plan and approval notice are available on the Town of Rockport’s Open Space and Recreation Committee web page. Our plan covers a most significant piece of why people live and visit Rockport. That is, the enjoyment of the town’s open land, recreation areas and its connection to sea. Everyday many enjoy and benefit from the work that was done before us. That work continues.

Early in 2021, we expect be able to resume public meetings. We will work on the issues outlined in the plan. We currently have three full time committee members and two advisors. In 2021, we are looking for additional members with an interest in open space planning, land protection or the town’s trail system.

OSR Committee members and advisors are:

Lawrence Neal – Chairperson Stephanie Cunningham – Member Rob Claypool - Member Peter Van Demark, (Advisor) Cartographer Tom Mikus, (Advisor) Planning Board and ROW Committee member

Respectfully submitted, Lawrence Neal

92 PARKING CLERK

The Office of the Parking Clerk, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90, Section 20A, mandates that the Clerk shall supervise and coordinate the processing of parking notices and the collection of fines. The Clerk worked closely with the Police Department and the seasonal Parking Enforcement Officers to ensure a fair and equitable practice of parking violations.

This past year the Parking Clerk continued to assist personal, telephone and mail inquiries concerning parking regulations and violations. The Clerk’s office hours were Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm in the Treasurer/Collector’s Office at 34 Broadway.

During Fiscal Year 2020 a total of 5,005 violations were issued. Five- hundred fifty-eight of those citations issued during the fiscal year remain open/unresolved. Thirty-two Registry of Motor Vehicle certified receipts were personally issued by the Office of the Parking Clerk for payment of fines and other assessments during the year.

Effective July 1, 2016 the collection duties of the Parking Clerk were assumed by the Treasurer/Collector’s Office. The appeals/hearing process and relevant duties remain separated from the Treasurer/Collector’s office and are held by a Hearing Officer. Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer/Collector’s Office in Town Hall during regular business hours (M,W,Th 8-4; Tue 8-6, Fri 8-1), by mail (Town of Rockport, PO Box 150, Rockport, MA 01966), online at www.rockport.rmcpay.com or by phone (1-866-980-5363).

Respectfully Submitted,

Treasurer/Collector’s Office Parking Clerk Collections

93 PLANNING BOARD

The Town of Rockport Planning Board is established under Section 81A and 81B of Chapter 41, Title VII, of Part I of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Planning Board is responsible for a master plan for the Town (Chapter 41, Section 81D), directs the preparation of an official map for the Town (Chapter 41, Section 81E), and regulates the establishment of new subdivisions (Chapter 41, Section 81O). It also determines whether a plan for the division of land submitted to the planning board is exempt from the subdivision requirements (Approval Not Required or “ANR”) and can be approved without application of the Town’s Subdivision regulations (Chapter 41, Section 81P). Finally, the Planning Board evaluates potential impacts of industrial, commercial, and residential projects through the Board’s Site Plan Review authority under Section X of the Town of Rockport Zoning Bylaws. The Planning Board does not enforce existing zoning bylaws, which is the responsibility of the town building inspector.

BOARD MEMBERSHIP The five members of the Planning Board are elected officials and are wholly independent of the Board of Selectmen. They serve for staggered three- year terms. As of 2020, the five Board members were Jason L. Shaw (Chairman, effective 6/2019), Tom Mikus (Vice Chairman, effective 6/2019), Herman Lilja, Denise Donnelly, and Harry Korslund.

MEETING TIMES Because of COVID limitations, the Planning Board meets via Zoom screen sharing at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Agendas for the meetings are posted on the Friday before the meeting and can be found on the Planning Board page of the Town website.

WHAT WENT ON IN 2020 The year 2020 marks the beginning of what will likely be the most ambitious and far-reaching efforts by the Planning Board taken since zoning and planning were concepts adopted by the Town a half century ago. With the assistance of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council ("MAPC"), the Planning Board in 2020 embarked on a complete review of the Town's Zoning Bylaws and subdivision regulations. Over the decades, the Zoning Bylaws have been subject to piecemeal amendments that lack consistency and which have been made without a macro view of the entire zoning and

94 development process. In 2020, MAPC, working with the Planning Board, began a comprehensive review of the Zoning Bylaw with the end goal being to eliminate inconsistent and confusing language and updating the Zoning Bylaw. The goal is to reflect modern concepts of smart growth and development that will be in harmony with the charm and character of Rockport and the preservation of nature resources and open space.

Additionally, the Planning Board, working with the Department of Public Works, is exploring a wholesale revision of the Bylaws and regulations that govern connections to and use of the Town's sewer system. The present laws and regulations are a patchwork of provisions, many of which were adopted a half century ago. Both in 2013 and in 2019 the Town received a consultant's reports which provided data showing that the Town needed a more uniform system for allocating limited sewer capacity resources and managing its wastewater system.

Finally, as a corollary to the revision of the Zoning Bylaws and Sewer System bylaws and rules, the Planning Board is working on revisions to the town's subdivision rules and regulations and its storm water management Bylaw and rules and regulations. The Planning Board is committed to updating these bylaws, rules and regulations to reflect Low Impact Development concepts. These concepts promote intelligent development with better use of open space and better management of storm water runoff that results from development projects. The Planning Board recognizes that its efforts now on revising these provisions will likely have a tremendous effect on the development patterns in the Town far into the future.

Fortunately for the Planning Board, the number of routine applications for 2020 were quite low. The Board considered 2 Site Plans, one of which was a request to modify a previously approved site plan, and three applications for dividing lots for which approvals were not required.

Respectfully submitted,

Jason Shaw, Chairman

95 POLICE DEPARTMENT

The members of the Rockport Police Department are committed to excellence in law enforcement and are dedicated to the people, traditions, and diversity of our Town. In order to protect life and property, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance the quality of life, we provide supportive service, respond with compassion, and perform with integrity.

The department applied for and received the following grants and acquisitions in 2020:

• 03/01/20 - Code RED contract upgraded at no cost to include general and emergency notifications unlimited announcements and group texts and communications.

• 04/01/20 - 2 Temporal Scanners received from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for use by first responders in adhering to COVID-19 protocols ($44.00 value).

• 04/17/20 - 250 KN95 masks received from Governor Charles Baker for all Police and Fire Personnel - 5 each ($1,250.00 value).

• 07/01/20 - Aftermath - Pay it forward Grant - 50 Personal Protective Equipment Kits ($1,000 value).

96 • 07/22/20 - Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) Vendor Grant - 3 eCitation Printers and installation for Patrol Cruisers ($30,000.00 value).

• 08/01/20 - Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research (OGR) - Pedestrian Bike Safety for bicyclist and pedestrian safety enforcement ($2,500.00).

• 09/23/20 - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Byrne Grant for IMC records module integration into Patrol Cruisers and Dispatch Center ($13,640.00 value) and IN Force911 Critical Incident Software for Schools ($3,300.00 value). Total Acquisition $16,940.00.

• 09/25/20 - State 911 - Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant ($323.00).

• 10/24/20 - FY21 State 911 - Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and Incentive Grant Program for dispatch communications ($34,188.00).

• 11/03/20 - FY21 911 Department Training Grant ($34,881.60).

• 12/8/20 - Massachusetts Highway Safety Grant awarded for 5 patrol mobilizations enforcement related to unsafe driving ($11,970.00).

In 2020, the police department said goodbye to a long-standing member who has served the Town of Rockport for more than three decades with a high level of professionalism and dedicated service. Police Officer Mark T. Rowe, retired on August 6, 2020, leaving us all with a fond respect for his job knowledge and commitment to the Town. Officer Rowe began his career with the police department on May 17, 1985 as a Reserve Police Officer. He was appointed to the position of full-time Police Officer on January 1, 1987 and held many important responsibilities in addition to his patrol assignment. Officer Rowe served as the department’s Evidence Control Officer; Crime Scene Technician; Domestic Violence Response Officer, and the Sex Offender Registry Coordinator. He was a member of the Building Study Committee for the

97 police department and as a member provided his keen insight into the areas where policing and new construction met.

All of Officer Rowe’s contributions over the years have been important, but arguably none have been greater than his intimate knowledge of the Town’s history. As a life-long resident of Rockport, Officer Rowe’s ability to connect pieces of information and produce a viable understanding of what was occurring is irreplaceable. He was always willing to assist and share his knowledge with members of the department, in order to educate them and make them better officers. We will all miss Officer Rowe very much and his resounding voice over the dispatch radio channels. He has earned his retirement and will always be a member of the Rockport Police family. Officer Mark T. Rowe

Thank you Officer Rowe for your service and contributions to our department and the Town of Rockport!

In March, the police department began to realize the seriousness of the pandemic that was unfolding across the Country and the World. We followed media reports closely and maintained regular contact with town and regional leaders, as well as other departments. As a team, we took internal and external measures to keep our personnel safe and healthy, while still providing the appropriate service to the community.

As each week passed, we learned more and provided additional safeguards to combat the deadly virus that had changed the lives of everyone. Our personnel began daily temperature checks when arriving to work and when leaving at the end of their shift. Each department

98 member closely monitored their health condition, as they knew their health could have an impact on the health of others. We were able to stay healthy and support one another, while providing service and care to the community.

(l-r: Sergeant William Budrow and Officer Philip Wesley at one of the Symptom Check Stations at the police dept.)

In July, members of the department took part in a recruitment video project in order to showcase the police department and Town. Two short videos were produced and shared through various sources in our continuing effort to attract and hire the best police officers for our community. Thank you to Ms. Mechelle Brown, Director of Cultural

District and Community Engagement for her assistance with the project.

99 Recruitment Video Project on T-Wharf (l-r: Assistant Chief Mark Schmink, Sergeant Daniel Mahoney, Officer Daniel Cashman, Officer Philip Wesley, Officer Juanesteban Mira, Officer Mary Fountain and Chief John Horvath)

Officer Daniel Cashman and Officer Nicholas Scatterday graduated from the full-time police academy in July. Their academy experience was interrupted by the pandemic, requiring them to transition back to the police department until such time, that the training could be completed safely. Officer Cashman and Officer Scatterday managed the situation like professionals and represented our department to the highest standard. They each began their permanent patrol assignments shortly after graduation and have been working on the night shift, as well as filling assignments during the day and evenings.

In September, Reserve Officer (and Full-Time Civilian Dispatcher) John Clifford was appointed to a Full-Time Police Officer position. He will be attending the police academy in 2021.

In October, Mr. Richard Santosuosso was appointed to a Reserve Police Officer position. Officer Santosuosso comes to our department with the requisite reserve officer academy training, so he will be able to contribute to our delivery of service in a more expedient manner.

In November, Reserve Officer Juanesteban Mira was appointed to a full- time Civilian Dispatcher position. In December, Ms. Heather Eldridge was appointed to a full-time Civilian Dispatcher position. Juanesteban

100 and Heather will be answering your calls at the police department during the Day and Night Shifts respectively.

(l-r: Reserve Officer Matthew Barney receiving training in the Dispatch Center from Officer Gregory George)

Also in December, Mr. Roby Deschenes and Mr. Matthew Barney were appointed to Reserve Police Officer positions. Officer Deschenes has completed the reserve officer academy and will begin his field training in early 2021, while Mr. Barney will begin the reserve officer academy in February 2021.

To say that 2020 has been challenging is an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we provided public safety service and created new opportunities for us to be creative with how we addressed issues. A majority of all training conducted during 2020 was done remotely, via the Zoom platform, online webinars or when absolutely necessary, in-person, outdoors and properly socially distanced.

101 During this past year, as each month moved forward, we seemed to face increasing adversity and difficult conditions in which to operate. In spite of such conditions, our officers answered the call as professionals and did their jobs admirably. We persevered as individuals and as a team. For that I am thankful and proud to say I am a member of the Rockport Police Department.

We could not have been successful without the support of Town leadership and the assistance of our public safety partners throughout the year. We thank Town leadership and each department for their commitment and contributions in keeping our Town safe.

(l-r: Rockport Ambulance Deputy EMS Director Mirwais Anwar and Officer Juanesteban Mira prior to the pandemic outbreak)

As your Police Chief and neighbor, I thank you for supporting our police department and taking the time to express your appreciation throughout the year. On behalf of our department it is an honor to serve you and we wish you a safe, healthy and enjoyable 2021!

Respectfully submitted, John Horvath

102 Chief of Police

January 8, 2021

The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Rockport, MA 01966

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I submit a detailed report of automobile accidents determined by this department in 2020.

MONTH FATAL HIT/RUN INJURED PEDESTRIAN CYCLIST TOWED TOTAL ACCIDENTS JANUARY 0 2 0 0 0 4 8 FEBRUARY 0 1 2 0 0 5 9 MARCH 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 APRIL 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 MAY 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 JUNE 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 JULY 0 1 1 1 1 (moped) 1 9 AUGUST 0 3 4 0 1 (motor) 3 12 SEPTEMBER 0 1 4 0 0 6 10 OCTOBER 0 1 2 1 0 7 9 NOVEMBER 0 1 0 0 0 4 6 DECEMBER 0 0 2 0 0 3 3 TOTALS 0 13 16 3 2 35 86

Respectfully submitted,

John Horvath Chief of Police

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January 8, 2021

The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Rockport, MA 01966

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

Parking meter collections and other revenue for the year 2020.

Meter Collections: January $ 447.25 February $ 40.00 March $ 980.00

April $ 60.00 June $ 14,228.50 July $ 40,519.00 August $ 49,358.85 September $ 39,302.21 October $ 21,115.09 November $ 6,646.20 December $ 7,640.81 TOTAL $180,337.91

Parking Tickets Issued 2,898 $121,455.00

License to Carry and Firearms Identification Cards Issued $ 9,700.00

Town By-Law Violations $ 825.00

Monies Collected by the Treasurer’s Office for Private Duty Police Details $ 2,773.61

104 Respectfully submitted, John Horvath Chief of Police January 8, 2021

The Honorable Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Rockport, MA 01966

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I submit the detailed annual report of the acts and doings of the Rockport Police Department for the year 2020.

Total Incidents Reported: 20,422

Arrests: 44

Additional Criminal Charges

Abuse Prevention Order, Violate 8 Animal Cruelty 1 Animal Quarantine, break 1 Assault 2 Assault, to murder 1 Assault and Battery 6 Assault and Battery, on a child w/injury 1 Assault and Battery, Domestic 14 Assault and Battery, Domestic, Strangulation 1 Assault and Battery, Police Officer 2 Assault and Battery, dangerous weapon 6 Assault, Dangerous Weapon 4 Attaching Plates 4 Attempted Murder 1 Annoying Phone Calls 4 Breaking and Entering, Misdemeanor 2 Breaking and Entering, Felony 7 Burglarious Tools, Possess 1

105 Burglary, unarmed 2 Criminal Harassment 4 Criminal Investigation, Mislead Investigator 1 Dangerous Weapon, Carry 3 Deadly Weapon, Carry on School Grounds 1 Deadly Weapon, Threatened Use 1 Disorderly Conduct 4

Disturbing the Peace 11 Drug, Possession Class A 1 Drug, Possession Class B 2 Drug, Possession to distribute, Class D 2 Fail to Stop for Police 3 Firearm, discharge within 500 Feet/Dwelling 1 Fireworks, Possession of 2 False Check, Forgery of 1 False Check, Utter 1 Harassment order, violate 3 Identity Fraud 1 Improper Operation of a MV 3 Intimidate a Witness 6 Junior Operator Violation 1 Larceny from Building 6 Larceny of MV 1 Larceny by Check over $1200 1 Larceny over $250 1 Larceny under $250 4 Leave Scene Personal Injury 3 Leave Scene Property Damage 2 Malicious Destruction of Property 3 Minor in Possession of Alcohol 5 Negligent/Reckless Operation of MV 13 Obscene Matter, Distribute 1 Obstruction of Justice 1 Operating After Suspension of License 16 Operating with Revoked/Suspended Registration 15 Operating Under the influence of Alcohol 13 Operating Under the influence of Drugs 1 Operating Uninsured MV 16

106 Operating Unlicensed 25 Operator MV, Refuse to identify self 2 Possession of Open Container, Alcohol, MV 6 Possession of Open Container, Marijuana 2 Protective Custody 2 Receive Stolen Property 4 Received Stolen Credit Card 1 Resist Arrest 5 Shoplifting 3 Stalking 1 Threat to Commit a Crime 5 Trespassing 11 Vandalism 6 Warrant Arrests 9

Incidents

Motor Vehicles Towed 101 E-911 Calls Received 2,161 E-911 Hang-Ups 376 DPW Notified 94 Utility Company Notified 58 Medical Emergency 637 Security/Fire Alarms 322 Vandalism 31 Fire Calls Sounded 194 Reports Received 1,304 Lost and Found Turned In 195 Burglary 1 Domestic Violence Responses 68 MV Lockouts 27 MV Disabled 41 Assist Citizen 545 Animal Reports Received 193 Larceny/Forgery/Fraud 101 Summons Served 34 Noise Complaints 137 Police Escort Provided 2

107 Restraining Orders 50 Civil Harassment Orders 5 Building Check 627 Area Check 12,545 Town By-Law Violations 17 No Trespass Orders 16 Assault 5 Assist Other Agency 224 Open Door/Building Unsecured 24 Erratic Operator 52 Missing Persons 12 Annoying Phone Calls 113 Police Wellness Check 365 Police Wellness Response 106 Shoplifting 4 School Services 22 Suspicious Activity 56 Senior Watch 3 Well Being Checks 113 Wires Down 43

Motor Vehicles:

Stopped by Cruiser 417 Civil Citation Issued 34 Written Warnings Issued 60 Criminal Citations/Arrests 53 Verbal Warnings 270 Illegally Parked Motor Vehicle 277

Respectfully submitted, John Horvath Chief of Police

108 RIGHTS OF WAY COMMITTEE

The Rockport Rights of Way Committee is composed of dedicated volunteers who work collaboratively and earnestly to carry out our charge to “identify, mark and maintain access to public property and public rights of way over private property” so that the public can enjoy Rockport’s special open spaces in the woods and along the shore.

2020 was a very difficult year for the committee. We held just two monthly meetings in 2020 before the onset of COVID-19 and the prohibition on public meetings in Rockport until further notice, thereby abruptly stopping plans for a continuation of collaborative planning with other open-space organizations in Rockport, and many other trail maintenance plans for 2020. Regularly scheduled online meetings of the committee did not begin again until September.

2020 was a very difficult year for the committee for another reason— challenges to long-standing public rights of way by two property owners along the historic Atlantic Path that quickly devolved into legal matters rather than the hoped-for thoughtful discussions and resolutions through open dialogue with the committee.

The work of the Rights of Way Committee is both delicate and arduous. Well beyond the simple maintenance of local trails, the committee constantly must deftly navigate the issues of private property rights and public rights of access; property owner desires and public desires; and historic access and contemporary motives. Whenever possible, the committee strives to arrive at a both-and solution that will preserve continued access by the public while respecting private property rights and ensuring the safety of all.

We are sometimes asked what helpful role the public can play in assuring continued public access along our historic and treasured rights of way. The answer is quite simple: attendance at our meetings to discern the committee’s strategy on a particular issue, which is always carefully planned to address both public and private concerns; and support in the field in following through on that strategy, while avoiding actions that might jeopardize the hoped-for outcome.

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Despite only meeting seven times in 2020, the committee is pleased to highlight the following specific achievements:

• Ongoing trail maintenance achieved through four planned and socially distanced work days at Thomas Road along Waring Field, Steep Bank Landing, Andrews Woods, the Kieran Preserve, Reeds Lane, Sacramento Avenue, Pine Avenue and the Atlantic Path and many of its access points.

• Successful advocacy for Andrews Woods to be transferred to the Conservation Commission for management, and for the bridge at Long Beach connecting to the Seaview Avenue parking lot to be in place from April 1st to November 30th when Long Beach parking is not available for the general public.

• The development of a new access trail on a right of way at the top of Atlantic Avenue into the Headlands.

• The recruitment of a graphic design student to take on the redesign of the “Blue Book” which describes many Rockport rights of way, with reprinting and digital access planned for 2021.

• Knotweed removal at Reeds Lane and Gale Avenue, with financial support from the Rockport Garden Club.

• Investigation of an underground water main leak flooding part of the Atlantic Path which was eventually confirmed and corrected with DPW assistance.

• Collaboration with numerous property owners to resolve rights-of-way issues or confusion.

110 • Welcoming a new committee member, with one more on the way. The committee members wish to thank all volunteers who gave time to trail work and advocacy; the members of the public who take the time to attend our meetings and support our strategies for maintaining public access; the Department of Public Works for their continued help in removing trail-clearing debris that is too much for our volunteers to manage; and, most especially, so many collaborative, gracious and proactive property owners who support our work to ensure public access.

Respectfully submitted,

Nathan W. Ives, Chair Tom Mikus, Vice Chair (Chair until July 2020) Monica Lawton, Member (Vice Chair until July 2020) John Cunningham, Member Mary Devaney, Member Lori Morrow, Member Mary Jane Sawyer, Member Dr. Theresa Risolo, Member (since September 2020)

111 ROCKPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Rockport Housing Authority (RHA) was established by the Town of Rockport in 1948 to provide affordable housing opportunities to low- income, and moderate-income households. The RHA owns and manages 80 units of state-aided Elderly/ Disabled Housing at Millbrook Park and 24 units of state-aided Family Housing on Kitefield Road, in addition to administering 153 units of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program assistance throughout the community.

The RHA has over the years benefited many Rockport residents. Most recently, since October of 2019, 75% of the most recent move ins to Millbrook Park and Kitefield Road were originally Rockport residents. There are 37 school age children housed with young families at the 24 units at Kitefield Road.

The Kitefield Road family housing has been around since the 1980’s, and the roofs, which surpassed their warranty, were in need of replacement. At Rockport fall town meeting, thanks to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), and the overwhelming support of Rockport voters, the RHA received a $180,000 grant for the creation, construction, and installation of new roofs at and for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Kitefield Road public housing facility. The RHA will be forever grateful to the Rockport community for their support of safe and affordable housing.

A five-member Board of Commissioners oversees the agency under regulations established by the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). Current Board Members are Jonathan Ring (Chair), Theresa Byrne (Vice-Chair), John Knowlton (Treasurer), Suzanne Terry Blake (State Appointee/ Board Member), Bethany Brosnan (Board Member), Leigh Perry Duda (Executive Director/ Secretary).

For more information, please visit our website at www.rockportma.gov/Housing-Authority.

112 Statement of Income & Expenses FYE 6/30/2020

INCOME Tenant Rental Revenue $532,438 HUD Operating Grants $2,208,484 Other Government Grants $170,094 Investment Income-Unrestricted $872 Fraud Recovery $5,369 Other Revenue $12,825 TOTAL INCOME $2,930,082

EXPENSES Administrative Salaries $137,486 Auditing Fees $10,350 Employee Benefits $185,184 Office Expenses $61,127 Water/Sewer $73,676 Electricity $109,645 Fuel/Other Utilities $344 Maintenance Labor $110,991 Maintenance Materials $19,556 Maintenance Contract Costs $18,973 Insurance $29,013 Other General Expenses $52,216 Housing Assistance Payments $2,032,919 Depreciation Expense $137,093 TOTAL EXPENSES $2,978,573

Respectfully Submitted,

Leigh Perry Duda, Executive Director

113 ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY

OVERVIEW 2020 was a year for the history books at the Rockport Public Library. Libraries across the world were shut down and suddenly had to find alternative ways to meet community needs in the safest ways possible. Despite our challenges this year, the Rockport Public Library proved to be an organization full of innovative thinkers who are steadfast in their dedication to breaking down barriers and serving those most in need.

Our mission of strengthening our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and environment for learning, empowered us to adapt and expand our services despite hardship. We were able to successfully reorganize our operations to the pandemic by jumping into action quickly and safely to offer virtual programs, online library card registration, expand our digital offers, create a new website, and start a contactless back-porch pickup service. As the community continues to work through this difficult time the library will continue to listen to the community’s needs and feedback and do our best to meet all needs in traditional and non-traditional means.

The library circulated 35,900 physical items and 11,678 digital items from OverDrive. Databases were accessed 10,192 times. The most popular databases include Consumer Reports and Ancestry.com. In December, the library added Kanopy, a movie streaming service to the online services the library offers. In the first month 168 movies were viewed.

The library hosted 91 adult programs with 672 participants, 27 young adult programs with 96 participants, and 52 children’s programs with 2,177 participants. The back-porch pickup program has been a great success with over 5,000 pickups.

PERSONNEL During 2020, the Rockport Public Library staff was busy serving the informational needs of the citizens of the town and surrounding communities. Staff members were the key to the services and programs provided to the community throughout the year. Their work ethic, dedication, and positive attitude made this year of transition one of excitement and possibility.

114 Rosemary Bigelow retired after over 25 years at the Rockport Public Library. Rosemary was the library’s cataloger and carefully made sure that all materials had a location where they would be easily found by everyone. Her organizational skills and careful care of library materials will be an inspiration for us all. Dede McManus was hired as the new Technical Services Librarian and brings with her a wide variety of experiences. Dede has been working hard to catalog our media collections so that they are browsable for the public.

Children’s Librarian, Mollie Surprenant was with the Rockport Public Library for two amazing years before resigning in June of 2020 to relocate. In 2020 Mollie relocated and will be greatly missed. The impact of her time at the library will be long lasting and an inspiration for the next Children’s Librarian.

We sincerely thank the volunteers who regularly give their time and effort to help maintain the library and its services. They helped prepare books, DVDs, and CDs for circulation while weeding out older items to make room for new acquisitions. In the Junior Department, volunteers assisted with a variety of tasks and special events, and in the Rockport Room, they help patrons with searches and special projects as needed.

Our trustees, Lana Radan, Chair, Rob Audano, Jr.,and Holly Frithsen had many quick and critical decisions to make during the start of the pandemic. Trustee Frithsen did not run for re-election and we thank her so much for her service over the past 6 years. Cynthia Sharfstein joined the board in 2020 and along with Rob Audano and Lana Razdan met at least once a month to support and guide library services and provide oversight for the budget. They are always available to advise and assist with any library matter as needed.

COLLABORATVE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT The library was also very fortunate to receive several private donations this year that have enhanced our services. Many patrons made contributions to improve the collections and services that we offer and we appreciate the generosity of the community.

Thanks to the hard work of many volunteers from the Rockport Garden Club, the beautiful gardens were enjoyed by many citizens and visitors throughout the year. This year the Rockport Garden Club added volunteer

115 support to create beautiful indoor arrangements in the two planters in the main entry.

The Daughters of the American Revolution donated $500 that will be used to support the need to create a proper space to store our local history collection.

The library received $5,426 for library materials thanks to the outstanding generosity of the friends and family of Eleanor Hoy. In celebration of Eleanor’s 90th birthday donations were made to the library for materials in her honor. This funding was used to support the library’s collections which has been seen a large shift in need due to the pandemic.

The Institution for Savings funded the purchase of new library cards that have the updated Rockport Library Logo.

Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Public Library, Rockport Public Library, Manchester-By-The-Sea Public Library, and TOHP Burnham Library Essex continued to work the Cape Ann writing, illustrating and reading program Cape Ann Reads. The winning book is “The Tree in Dock Square,” written by Jean Woodbury and Illustrated by Bonnie L. Sylvester.

This spring the library offered a seed library that encouraged the public to take seed packets to start or enhance their gardens. All seeds were organic and graciously donated by Wolf Hill and Common Crow.

FRENDS OF THE LIBRARY Many thanks go to the members of the Friends who spend countless hours sorting and moving books for their book sales. Their generosity and dedicated volunteer efforts are deeply appreciated.

Most of our programs are funded by the generous support of the Friends of the Rockport Public Library who work tirelessly to support our library. The Friends have continued the collaboration with the library and Town Clerk’s office to create a program where every baby born in Rockport is provided with a board book and information about the library and the importance of early literacy. The Friends also funded the creation of the new library website that went live in early 2020. This new site has been a welcome addition as our physical space has been unavailable. The new site includes

116 frequent updates, suggestion lists, links to online resources, contact pages, events lists and more. The site is both ADA compliant and mobile friendly.

LIBRARY SERVICES The library’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and monthly newsletter promote programs and services. Patrons can sign up for our emailed monthly newsletter by going to our website or calling us at 978- 546-6934. We continue to list our programs and events on the library’s website at www.rockportlibrary.org. Patrons can order library materials from home through the library’s website. The statewide databases, including the Encyclopedia Britannica, now support geo-location so that Massachusetts patrons can access them even without a library card.

The library also offers Rockport citizens access to several online resources.

• Ancestry.com Library Edition – A genealogy research tool that includes the U.S. Census, U.S. Data Collection, UK & Ireland Collection, and Immigration Collection. In response to the pandemic Ancestry allowed patrons to access this site from home. • American Ancestors – Conduct genealogical research, take online seminars, and search their online library catalog of books, 19th- century newspapers, periodicals, microform materials, and manuscripts. • Consumer Reports – Ratings for more than 5,000 products, expert reviews, product news, test results, product comparisons, user reviews, product video clips and access to issues of Consumer Reports magazine. • Global Road Warrior - Comprehensive information on every country in the world. Get maps, airport information, view pictures of their currency, and learn about their culture all in one location. • HeritageQuest - Search the U.S. Census, Periodical Source Index (PERSI), Revolutionary War Pension Records, Freedman’s Bank Records. • Kanopy – Movie streaming service that includes movies and documentaries from award-winning filmmakers. • Opposing Viewpoints – Research today’s hottest social issues from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.

117 • Safari Books Online - on-demand digital library providing more than 38,000 technology, digital media, and business books and videos online. • Tumblebooks - Picture books, stories, and chapter books, read aloud for young children. • OverDrive – A consortium-wide resource that provides free ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and movies. • Universal Class - Offers over 500 courses ranging from accounting and nutrition to reiki and gardening.

The library lends three wireless hotspots that people can borrow for seven days. The hotspot device allows users to connect to the internet from almost anywhere!

Thanks to the support of the Rockport IS&T department the library received a major upgrade in the library’s network. The library received all new network wiring, drops and wireless ports that have increased the network speed and ability to be used by the increasing number of visitors who use our wired and wireless connections. The IS&T department also upgraded the library phones connecting them with the town’s existing system.

The library’s operational budget and grant funding was used to upgrade all the public computers (10 in the main computer area and 3 in the Children’s room) to increase speed, and ease of use for all visitors.

IN CONCLUSION The library staff and trustees work diligently to improve collections and services, and we appreciate your ideas and suggestions. We thank all our citizens who are tremendously supportive and who value education, learning, and reading.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Grove, Library Director with the support of the Trustees

118 Rockport’s Most Popular Books of 2020 Adult Titles Young Adult Titles Children’s Titles 1. Where the 1. The Hate U Give by 1. The Lemonade War Crawdads Sing by Angie Thomas by Jacqueline Davies Delia Owens 2. Milkman by Anna 2. Haikyu!! by Haruichi 2. The Worst Class Burns Furudate Trip Ever by Dave Barry

3. The Dutch House 3. One of Us is Lying 3. Look Both Ways: A by Ann Patchett by Karen McManus Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds

4. A Thousand 4. Komi Can’t 4. The End of the Wild Mornings by Mary Communicate by by Nicole Lea Helget Oliver Tomohito Oda

5. Lolita by Vladimir 5. The Book Thief by 5. Garfield Fat Cat by Nabokov Markus Zusak Jim Davis

6. Olive, Again by 6. The Conference of 6. The Adventures of Elizabeth Strout Birds by Ransom Tintin by Herge Riggs

7. The Nickel Boys by 7. Crooked Kingdom 7. Star Wars Darth Colson Whitehead by Leigh Bardugo Vader by Kieron Gillen

8. The Trespasser by 8. March by John 8. Hilo by Judd Winick Tana French Lewis

9. The Lace Reader 9. Anonymous Noise 9. The War that by Brunonia Barry by Ryoko Fukuyama Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

10. American Dirt by 10. Between Shades of 10. Dinosaur Tracks Jeanine Cummins Gray by Ruta Sepetys by Julie Tibbott

119 THACHER AND STRAITSMOUTH ISLAND TOWN COMMITTEE

The TITC consists of 11 Rockporters appointed by the Selectmen to oversee, maintain and improve the use of Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands for the general public.

Present membership includes Syd Wedmore - Chairman, Paul Sena – Vice- Chairman, Bob Krause - Secretary, Gail Zeman- Treasurer Members –Seth Cutter, Tom Eldridge, George Langer, Peter Haskell, Lee Marr, Ray Moss, Dick Morris.

The Town Committee works in collaboration with the Thacher Island Association, now chaired by Bill Whiting. This committee is the fund raising entity for island activities.

Because of COVID concerns many island activities had to be modified or cancelled: all tourist trips on launches cancelled; all buildings, museum, compost toilets, Lighthouses closed; visitation by own craft prohibited until 1 July & only passive use of trails thereafter. As consequence there were few visitors to either island.

However, volunteer work groups began 20 May 2020 and continued for next 17 weeks on both islands. Keepers began residence 6 June 2020 on Thacher and 27 June 2020 on Straitsmouth. During that period 29 keepers were in residence including two newly enlisted and most capable intern keepers – Peg Brady/David Condino & Fred/Sue McGrath. Keepers expended 1500 hours labor. The Wednesday work group provided 2400 hours. Total for season 3900 hours – near equal to previous seasons.

On Thacher the following was accomplished: entry house to North Tower refurbished with repair damaged slate roof, repointing brick, painting exterior, built & installed new door.

• Replacer roof of south bay shed of oil house. • Repaired & painted south wall of boat house • New trail cut between Bennett’s Trace & Anne’s Way • Soffits on Assistant keepers house repaired

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On Straitsmouth winch house 90% completed; compost toilet 90% completed; 4800 lb. concrete base created on which winch spindle installed; solar panels, batteries and ancillary equipment installed to provide solar power to facilities at gap; new steps built on keepers house; walkway from house to lighthouse begun; osprey nest platform erected.

In 2021, we hope to reopen all island facilities to the public, resume launch trips to Thacher and begin Tuesday launch trips to Straitsmouth Island.

We thank the citizens of Rockport for their continued support of Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands.

Respectfully,

Syd Wedmore Chairman

121 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized to grant variances and special permits from the Rockport Zoning Bylaw(s) and the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, The Zoning Act (Chapter 40A). In addition, the Board is authorized to hear appeals of the Building Inspector determinations under Chapter 40A and Petitions filed under Chapter 40B for affordable housing comprehensive permits. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Board works closely with the Town Clerk's office, the Building Inspector, the Planning Board, the office of the Tax Assessors and Town counsel.

The Board is currently comprised of five Full Members who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of five years, three Associates, who are appointed annually by the Selectmen, and a part time Secretary/Administrator. As of the end of 2020, the Board Membership is as follows: Alan Battistelli Chair, Member Peter Bergholtz Vice Chair, Member & Zoning Admin. Tacy D. San Antonio Clerk, Member Britta Cahoon Member Judy Prahl Member Frederick Frithsen Associate Member Erin O’Connell Associate Member Laura Moisin Associate Member Helen Barnett Secretary / Administrator

Long-time member Bill Christopher resigned from the Board of Appeals in June 2020 after 15 years of service. Judy Prahl was elevated from Associate Member to fill the vacancy. Laura Moisin, the newest members of the Board of Appeals, was appointed Associate Member. Associate Members provide replacements when a Full Board Member is absent or if there is a possible conflict due to personal, business or property proximity reasons. When selected by the Board’s chairman to sit on panels for hearings, Associates have the same duties and responsibilities as the Full Board Members, and are thereby provided the opportunity to gain training and experience to become full members replacing Board members as necessary. The Town of Rockport has

122 chosen an option offered in Chapter 40A to appoint a member or members to serve as ZAs and they to hear appeals for limited types of special permits and variances as specified in the Board’s Rules. The ZA, acting unilaterally, presides at and conducts the public hearing in lieu of a formally scheduled full Board hearing and writes the decision. The Chairman may determine if a ZA hearing is appropriate or take the option of assigning that petition to a full board hearing.

During the COVID-19 crisis the Board's hearings have been held online on the last Wednesday of every month commencing at 6:00 p.m. The current year's schedule and monthly hearings are posted on the Town Hall bulletin board and advertised in the local newspaper. To fulfil the posting requirement petitioners must file their applications with the Town Clerk approximately four weeks before the scheduled hearing. The list of deadlines for those filing dates is available at the Town Clerk's Office and on the town website. When a ZA hearing is requested, the Board’s chairman reviews the petition and assigns it to a ZA for a hearing at the earliest possible date. Although, for Petitioners, a hearing before a ZA may reduce the overall time from the filing date of the decision, the same documentation and legal advertising are required.

For Full Board and ZA hearings and hearings of Appeals of Building Inspector decisions the Petitioner (or agent) is required to submit a completed Petition Application form that includes descriptions of the property, the relief sought, a comprehensive set of plans and any additional information as are detailed in the Board's "Rules of Procedure". The Application form and Rules of Procedure compendium are provided at the Town Clerk’s office at the time the Petitioner requests an application or Petitioner may opt to obtain the form and compendium from the website of the Town of Rockport. The current fee for filing any Petition Application, including Appeals, is $300.00 and that amount is used to cover the cost of advertisement. By legal requirement, public hearings are posted and advertised two successive weeks prior to hearings. Advertisements appear as legal notices in the classified ads section of the Gloucester Daily Times.

On completion of the form, and payment of the fee, the application is officially received in the Town Clerk’s office. At that time, and in the

123 order it is received, each application is assigned a case number (Docket Number). The letters, ZA are included after the Docket number for a ZA hearing.

At each regularly scheduled Board meeting, five members are selected by the Board’s chairman to sit on the panel that will hear the petition. Panel assignments are rotated among all Members and Associate Members. One member from such a panel is appointed by the chairman to write the Board's legal decision for approval or denial. The decision is based on the panel's post-hearing discussion and motions as they support the Board's legal arguments according to the Rockport Zoning Bylaw(s) and The Zoning Act. The Chairman also assigns a second member of the panel to assist in the decision writing process. That person has the responsibility of vetting (i.e., editing) the originally written decision for errors, clarity, logic and fidelity to the Bylaws and Zoning Act. The final decision is made available the other members of the participating panel for comments limited to correcting clerical mistakes such as spelling or grammatical errors. The Board’s administrator then formats the decision as a legal document, the chairman’s signature is added and the Town Clerk officially records the signed document. The recording of the decision signifies the Filing Date and the beginning of a public review period which lasts for 20 days. The 20-day period allows the public to review the decision and, if desired, to file an appeal with the appropriate Massachusetts Court of Appeals. In the event a petition is Denied without Prejudice, the Petitioner has the right to reapply and present a new application before the Board.

124 During the 2020 calendar year the Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals heard the following cases: CASE NAME RELIEF REQUESTED STATUS 200101 McInnis variance denied 200201 Woodbury Hill LLC special permit granted 200202 Gavin special permit no relief required 200203 Kettle Cove Properties, LLC variance & special permit granted 200204 Farinato special permit granted 200301 DaRowe special permit granted 200302 Castle special permits (2) granted 200401 Hackett special permit granted 200501 MacDowell special permit granted 200502 Briarstone Partners LLC special permits (2) granted 200601 Leigh special permit granted 200701 Coraccio special permit granted 200702 Hildreth special permit granted 200801 Rowland continued 200802 Shefshick special permit granted 200901 Townsend special permit granted 200902 Shepherd variance & special permit granted 200903 Hultin special permit granted 201001 Knowles special permit granted 201002 Tru Homes variance granted 201003 Levenson & Seidman special permit granted 201202 Guild special permit granted 201203 Amero special permit granted 201204 Callanan special permits (2) granted 201205 Moulton special permits (2) granted

The Briarstone Partners LLC decision is under appeal. In April 2020 the MA Appeals Court affirmed a 2016 Board decision to uphold a Building Inspector decision.

Note that in some instances relief is granted only after the applicant makes requested plan modifications.

The Board welcomes Rockport residents’ participation in this form of Town Government. Anyone interested in volunteer service on the Board, may contact the Board of Selectmen, Town Clerk, Board member, or the Secretary/Administrator to learn more about Board member duties, responsibilities and commitments. Additionally, Members of the Board

125 sincerely encourage the public to attend and participate in the Board's hearings.

Respectfully for the Board of Appeals:

Alan Battistelli, Chair Peter Bergholtz, Vice Chair Frederick C. Frithsen, (Assoc.) Tacy SanAntonio, Clerk Erin O’Connell, (Assoc.) Britta Cahoon Laura Moisin, (Assoc.) Judy Prahl

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ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

ROCKPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

for the year ending

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Organization of the School Committee 1 Rockport Community Education Center 1 Overview of the School Year 2-4 Student Enrollment Information 4 MCAS & Accountability Information 5 Rockport Elementary School 5&6 Rockport Middle School 6 Rockport High School 6&7 Athletic Program 7 Special Education 8 Community Schools 8 Community Involvement in the Schools 8&9 Teacher Salary Schedules 9 Graduating Class of 2020 10 Professional Staff Listing 11-13

S1 ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Colleen Coogan, Term expires 2023 Cathy Reilly Term expires 2022 Nicole Altieri Term expires 2023 Michael Kelley Term expires 2021 Richard Drost Term expires 2021

Regular meetings of the School Committee are held in the High School/Middle School Library, 26 Jerden’s Lane, on Wednesdays, starting at 7:00 p.m., as posted. Members of the community are requested to notify the Superintendent of Schools by the Wednesday, preceding any posted regular meeting, if they wish to bring a matter to the attention of the Committee. Public participation on any agenda item is welcomed at any meeting.

ROCKPORT COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 24 Jerden’s Lane, Rockport, MA 01966 TEL 978-546-1200 FAX 978-546-1205 www.rpk12.org

SUPERINTENDENT: Robert Liebow 24 Jerden’s Lane

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES Martha Wright 32 Jerden’s Lane 978-546-1210

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Amy Rose 24 Jerden’s Lane 978-546-1234

MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERIM PRINCIPAL Heather Castonguay 26 Jerden’s Lane 978-546-1250

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Todd Simendinger 34 Jerden’s Lane 978-546-1220

S2 1 DIRECTOR OF IS & TECHNOLOGIES Monty Hitschler 24 Jerden’s Lane 978-546-1200

SUPER. OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Kirk Keating 34 Jerden’s Lane 978-546-1200

SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Jeffrey Stockman 289 Washington St. Gloucester 978-283-5079

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR Deborah Nokes 24 Jerden’s Lane 978-546-1200

AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN ROCKPORT

As your Superintendent of Schools, I am writing my ninth annual report to you on the status of our educational system in Rockport. It is my honor and distinct privilege to lead our schools as we continue to make further strides to better prepare our students for the challenges they face in a complex and ever-changing world. The children who attend the Rockport Public Schools are undoubtedly our greatest asset and they are indeed blessed to have the ongoing and unwavering support of a kind and generous community. THANK YOU!

As we all know far too well, in March of last year, our world changed dramatically for the worse within the span of a few short weeks when the nationwide outbreak of the Covid-19 virus pandemic hit our communities hard. In particular, our schools were immediately thrown into a world of great uncertainty with a myriad of new and daunting challenges facing us. Then very quickly, Governor Baker issued his emergency order that moved us from the familiar vibrance and interactive world of the in- person daily learning environment we thrived in and cherished to one of countless unknowns driven by a new and rapidly assembled remote educational delivery model lasting until the end of the school year. This shocking reality rocked our school system to its core and changed the way

S3 2 we viewed and went about the business of school for educators, for parents and more importantly for our students. My deepest and most sincere thanks go out to all of our staff members who rose to the occasion and kept their eye fixed firmly on the prize, our young people, while at the same time dealing with the trials and tribulations inherent in their own families at that stressful time as well, in order to provide our students with the highest quality education that they could offer given the difficulty of the circumstances at hand.

Unfortunately, one of the major pieces of collateral damage that befell our schools last spring resulted from the difficult but vital and time sensitive need to help the town deal with the financial uncertainties that lay ahead at that troubling time. In order to do our share to assist the citizens of Rockport with the funding unknowns that confronted all of us, the school committee made the difficult but prudent decision to support my recommendation that we defer the much needed $899 K over ride request that was being proposed for an additional year, stretching the gap since the last such request made in 2011 out even further to the eleven-year mark. This action necessitated that a drastic cut be made in the proposed school budget for FY 21 downward in scope from an already very conservative figure of a 2.83% increase to a final barebones operational increase amount of just 0.91%. In order to accomplish this level of reduction, our teacher’s union willingly agreed to help share the burden by negotiating one-time contractually guaranteed “give backs” of $138,683, administrators contributed to another reduction by way of forgoing contractual guarantees of $21,340 and further cutbacks in other budget lines were made equaling the sum of $117,071 for a total of $276,593 in cuts being made from the original budget proposal.

The proposed Rockport Public Schools budget for the 2021-2022 school year (FY 22) reflects an overall increase of 3.00% which meets the “Town- School Model”, now in its seventh year, whereby the school department makes all attempts to hold its yearly operational increase to no more than 3% without jeopardizing educational services and while still allowing for slow but steady improvements over time to the programs benefiting the students attending our schools. As part of this agreement, the town makes all attempts to provide a 2.3% yearly increase in base funding providing the increase in health insurance costs do not exceed 5%.

S4 3 A close review of the school budget increase (posted on the school district’s website) shows a very conservative funding level for next year, principally to cover the restoration of the cuts made last spring, meet conservative and justified negotiated contract salary adjustments for personnel and provide level funding for the vast majority of other budget lines.

The town of Rockport contributes roughly 75% of the actual anticipated costs of running the School. The School Reserves, made up solely of school choice and special education circuit breaker funds received annually, has to make up the remaining 25%. Over time, the reserve is depleted to fund partially reimbursed or unfunded state mandates, operating costs and unanticipated expenses. The school attempts to keep at least $400,000 (about 3% of the budget, or the equivalent of two high- needs SPED placements) in the reserve at all times.

Rockport’s annual town budget is derived nearly in its entirety by real estate taxes, which is constrained by a Massachusetts law called Proposition 2 ½. Proposition 2 ½ limits increases in town real estate tax revenue to no more than 2.5% of the full cash value of all taxable property in town with certain exceptions for new growth and through overrides and debt exclusions as adopted by voters. A “Prop 2 ½ override” occurs when town voters approve an increase in the town’s tax levy limit. It increases the tax base in the year that it is approved, and becomes part of the base in calculating future years’ levy limit.

Every year, as a part of the public budget creation and approval process, the School Committee evaluates projections for the School Reserve to determine when to request an override from the voters to support the schools. Refueling the reserve while retaining a reasonable level of service is possible only by a Prop 2.5 override. Our best projections see the reserve dropping far below the established minimum level by the end of the next school year, as reflected in this proposed budget, and therefore the time has now come to fund an Override of the Proposition 2 ½ limitations in order to fully fund the schools in providing the present level of excellent educational services for the students that attend the Rockport Public Schools. The last override submitted in 2010 and approved in 2011 by a 20% margin of town voters was $536,836. It was conservatively estimated to replenish the school reserve for five years,

S5 4 but has lasted for eleven, due to tight budgeting and town support. Adjusted for inflation, the same amount today would be $633,466.

Without an override for the 2021-22 fiscal year, the RPS reserve fund is predicted to fall to less than $4,500 by the end of the 2021-22 school, far below the $400k minimum set ten years ago. This amount is insufficient to prevent critical mid-year interruptions caused by legitimate, unavoidable unanticipated costs, and would provoke catastrophic reductions the following year. Periodic overrides are unavoidable in a post-Prop 2.5 world and were a predictable structural component of the town/school model when it was developed.

The School Committee’s Proposed Budget for 2020-21 includes an override request of $777,336. For a median Rockport single family home valued at $513,350, the override would result in a tax bill increase of $174/year ($14.53/month). The passage of this well documented and long predicted override will allow us to continue to make incremental improvements to the schools over the coming years to benefit the children that we serve. These improvements are anticipated to focus upon worthy educational endeavors such as lengthening the school day at the elementary level to provide more core instructional time, expanding our STEM offerings, adding much needed elective courses, moving to a later start time for older students to respond to research on the optimal sleep patterns of adolescents and increasing our foreign language instruction to our younger students.

I would also like to express my gratitude for the capital improvement funding that has been appropriated annually by the town to help maintain and improve our school buildings and grounds. This past year, we were able to purchase a new handicapped stair lift for the Middle/High School cafeteria to improve safe access to that public space. This year’s requests include funding for the purchase and replacement of the last of our four school buses and funding for further upgrades to our aging ventilation systems in all of our buildings.

Related to the events and plans for last school year that were affected by the pandemic, many of you have asked, “whatever happened to our discussions that were underway last spring around the topic of working

S6 5 in some way with Gloucester with regard to public educational service delivery in our area?” These conversations were scheduled to get underway after the completion of the Cape Ann Study for Education (CASE) which was a data-gathering initiative performed by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) formally launched late last year. Partnering with our nearest neighbor, Gloucester, to share the costs of the study, CASE was focused on understanding the current costs, academic achievements, strengths and weaknesses of the Rockport and Gloucester school districts examined enrollment trends, the associated changes in regional demographics and their impact on the school district budgets and operations to help us inform strategic plans for the future. The study also explored potential opportunities to share or leverage resources, where they mutually could improve academic performance, student growth, scope of academic and extracurricular offerings and environment and (secondarily) to share resources and potentially save money for both school districts. Regionalization was not the goal (nor was it to be excluded) from any open-ended discussions to be generated by this study. It should be noted that there is no solid data at this time that suggests costs per student would be reduced with full-scale regionalization (in fact regionalizing with a district four times our size could increase costs and reduce Rockport representation on school issues). It’s also worth pointing out that even if regionalization were to be proposed, recommended by both School Committees and voted on by both the Town of Rockport and City of Gloucester, these sorts of efforts typically take 8-10 years to complete and thus does not exempt Rockport from establishing a budget that funds our schools adequately.

The initial CASE report, was due in late March, however the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic has put the release of the report on hold at this time. Because the CASE study was not designed to seek immediate savings, but to identify areas of potential future collaboration between the two districts to give students an expanded array of choices (and eventually the potential for shared costs), it was not a priority item during most of the COVID response for either School Committee or, frankly our state representatives (who have been working mightily to try and continue funding Chapter 70 and other programs near the level promised despite the present COVID crisis). It is worth noting that some items that were hoped for two years ago (such as reimbursement of SPED transportation) have not come to pass in the manner hoped for. Once

S7 6 released however, the CASE report will provide options for consideration by both School Committees that will ultimately be shared with town/city residents and government. It must be noted and emphasized that it will not provide immediate cost savings that would impact our 2021-22 school budget or the override request.

I would be remiss if I did not once again publicly recognize the significant and ongoing support for our students and school programs offered by the Rockport Parents and Teachers Organization, the Friends of Rockport Athletics, the Rockport Educational Foundation, the Rockport Rotary Club, the Rockport Art Association, and Rockport Music. The contributions of these great organizations provide the vital resources necessary to supplement our programs and improve our school facilities allowing us to best meet the needs of the students we serve.

Thank you for the support you continue to provide to our schools to help us further build an excellent educational program for the students we serve. Please feel free to contact me at any time if I can be of assistance or answer any questions related to our educational programs and overall operations. With your continued faith and trust in your schools, we can continue our partnership towards making the Rockport Public Schools the best that they can be.

Rob Liebow, Superintendent of Schools

ENROLLMENT - OCTOBER 1, 2020 = 777 Elementary School Middle School High School Pre-K 8 Grade 6 69 Grade 9 74 Kindergarten 44 Grade 7 67 Grade 10 60 Grade 1 39 Grade 8 68 Grade 11 58 Grade 2 50 204 Grade 12 67 Grade 3 55 259 Grade 4 54 Grade 5 64 314

RESIDENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT JANUARY 1, 2020

Regular RPS Enrollment (Pre-K-12) (not including Choice In) 608

S8 7 Essex NS Agricultural & Technical School 24 Collaboratives 3 Out of District Public Schools 37 Home Schooled students 9 Students in Private Schools and Parochial Schools 47 Total School-Aged Student Residing in Rockport 728

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

The State of Massachusetts requested and received a waiver from the federal requirement for annual statewide student assessment. With the state legislation enacted, the MCAS testing requirement was waived for the 2019-20 school year. As a result of these federal and state actions and in light of the ongoing health crisis, the DESE cancelled the spring's regular administration of grade-level MCAS tests for students in grades 3–10. In addition, the legislation allows the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, upon the commissioner’s recommendation, to modify or waive the requirements of the competency determination for high school graduation in order to address disruptions caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 or the state of emergency.

SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY INFORMATION

In March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requested and received a waiver from the federal requirement for annual statewide student assessment. On April 10, state legislation waived the MCAS testing requirement for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. As a result of these federal and state actions, Commissioner Riley canceled this spring’s regular administration of grade-level MCAS tests for students in grades 3 through 10. Without 2020 MCAS data, which are a key component of the accountability system, accountability calculations cannot be performed.

S9 8 The Department will not perform accountability calculations in fall 2020. Therefore, the most recent accountability results for any district or school are from fall 2019, and the next time DESE publishes updated accountability results will be in fall 2021.

Determination of need for assistance or intervention: All Massachusetts public schools and districts with sufficient data are classified into one of two categories: schools and districts that require assistance or intervention, and schools and districts that do not require assistance or intervention. Accountability reports include information on each district and school's performance against improvement targets, as well as information about each school's overall performance compared to other schools in the state.

20 19 District progress toward improvement targets = 61% - Substantial Progress Toward Targets.

Rockport Elementary School Title I School Not requiring assistance or intervention

Rockport Middle School Non-Title I School Not requiring assistance or intervention

Rockport High School Non-Title I School Not requiring assistance or intervention

ROCKPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rockport Elementary School currently services 303 children Pre- Kindergarten through fifth grade. This year we welcomed twon new staff members to the RES community. We are fortunate to offer a variety of courses, including Music, Art, Physical Education, Technology, and Library. Additionally, the Elementary School offers a wide variety of before and after school activities in the arts, sciences, technology, and foreign language.

We are pleased to welcome the following new staff to RES:

S10 9 Sarah Elinskas (Special Education) Kelly Ramsden (Teachers Clerk)

Rockport Elementary School has taken on several ambitious initiatives the past two years centering on instructional supports and student grading and reporting. These initiatives include the expansion of intervention services in first through fifth grades, implementation of the Reader’s Workshop model across all grades, and the modification of standards-based report cards.

Despite the many challenges presented by Covid-19 RES continues to creatively identify and deliver intervention, social-emotional, and academic supports and interventions regardless of the learning model. This includes in-person health and wellness activities, math and reading interventions, and remote activities to maintain student engagement during the remote period.

During the 2020-2021 school year Rockport Elementary School will continue expanding academic, social-emotional, and extra-curricular opportunities. This includes the addition of several new or expanded extra-curricular activities this year in the areas of coding, STEM, and classes structured around social-emotional development through play. RES has continued our efforts to expand student interventions and supports in the areas of social-emotional instruction, academic, and behavioral needs through the refinement of the student intervention and referral process.

ROCKPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Rockport Middle School currently serves 205 students. With Covid- 19 we have undergone several restructuring changes pertaining to scheduling and student needs. RMS continues to offer students a wide variety of programs. Our core offerings of math, English, social studies, and science are enhanced with the study of technology, music, art, drama, physical education, health, consumer science, reading, and robotics. We have changed our homeroom model to advisories. Each student is assigned to a small group with an educator. Advisory Provides:

S11 10 ● an optimal more personalized experience promoting engagement ● a consistent point person for student and parent communication ● small group size for social distancing opportunities for safety ● student-to-student groupings allowing for peer connections ● an opportunity for sharing important student information ● a place to reflect and address social skills and social emotional well being ● opportunities for building school community

We are pleased to welcome the following valued staff this year:

Heather Castonguay - Principal Hock Czajkowski - MS/HS School Psychologist Alicia Cywar - MS School Counselor Amy D’Antonio - Part time MS Spanish Amy Rich - Tech Engineering Elizabeth Theberge - Special education teacher Mandy Schrafft- Proctor Anita Scatterday - Proctor

The school continues to welcome school choice students from throughout Cape Ann and the North Shore. We had a small decline this year due to the Pandemic. Our middle school teachers experienced professional development to support remote learning and implemented technology tools to meet student learning needs. Our curriculum continues to align to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards.

The Middle School continues to offer many interests to our students. Our band, orchestra and choral programs are available to all interested students. After school options including Science Club, Green Team, Math Team, Geo Politics, Spanish Club, GSA Student Council and several more. We also offer additional educational support before and after school through our homework club.

Rockport Middle School continues to provide our students with the best education possible. This has been a very challenging year for all students,

S12 11 staff and administration with the consistent changing rules and regulations for safety during the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact. We stay committed to excellence for the students of Rockport.

ROCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL

The Rockport High School currently serves 258 students. With Covid-19 we have undergone several restructuring changes pertaining to scheduling and student needs. RHS continues to offer students a wide variety of programs. Even throughout the pandemic and various models of instruction, we have continued to offer the full array of courses as outlined in the RHS Program of Studies. Courses include 12 Advanced Placement courses, honors core and elective offerings; as well as a plethora of enrichment courses including music, art, drama, technology, health/wellness and world languages.

High School teachers continued to focus on the main areas of instructional professional development; including social-emotional learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Cultural Competency. These efforts became increasingly more important with the struggles brought forward by the pandemic. Teachers and staff spent a large majority of their time re-planning their lessons to accommodate the remote nature of teaching and have been successful in delivering their curriculum through this vehicle for the majority of the year.

Rockport High School band, orchestra and choral programs are available to all interested students. After school options including athletics, music, art, drama, Green Team, Student Advisory council, Math Team, DECA, Peer Leaders, Student Council and varying other opportunities continue to exist for our students.

Rockport High School was able to host a June 2020 Drive-Thru Graduation for the Class of 2020; as well as a more formal ceremony on the Ryan- Curley Field in August of 2020. The local community continued to support our students and families in vast numbers; awarding over $250,000 in local scholarships to the Class of 2020 graduates.

Rockport High School continues to provide our students with the best education possible. This has been a very challenging year for all students,

S13 12 staff and administration with the consistent changing rules and regulations for safety during the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact. We stay committed to excellence for the students of Rockport.

ROCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM

The athletic program at RHS/RMS continues to have a high participation rate amongst our students. The comprehensive program offers 30 different teams in three seasons at both the varsity and sub varsity levels. Our athletic programs rely on the support that we receive from our outstanding booster organization, the Friends of Rockport Athletics. We continue our cooperative program relationship with Gloucester High School and Manchester Essex High School.

The winter season saw the girls’ basketball team continue to play an independent schedule and had many close games. The season was highlighted by the girls qualifying for the State Tournament and winning a home game against Lynn Tech. The team was led by Soph Kylie Schrock being named a Boston Herald independent school all-star. The boy’s team continued to work hard and improve each game. Earning CAL basketball recognition were Gavin Hillier 1st team all-star and Austin Matus. The hockey team worked very hard and qualified for the state tournament under new Head Coach Kyle Nelson.

Unfortunately the spring season was cancelled due to COVID-19

Due to COVID -19 our fall sports teams played a modified season with no postseason opportunities. In the Fall the field hockey team showed great improvement all year. The girls’ soccer team continued to show improvement throughout the year and things look bright for the future for both groups. The golf team won the Cape Ann League and qualified for the State Tournament for the second year in a row. The boys’ soccer team won the Cape Ann league and returned to the state tournament for the third year in a row. The following student-athletes were selected to their respective All-Star teams: BOYS SOCCER - Austin Matus and Camden Wheeler, were named CAL 1st team all-stars; Sam Lamond, Frew Rowen, and Benan Murdock were named 2nd team all-stars. GOLF - Captain Jack Cahill was named Baker Division Player of the year and Will Cahill and Bowen Slingluff were named CAL 2nd team all-stars. FIELD HOCKEY - Lucy

S14 13 Twombly and Taylor Frost were named CAL 2nd team all-stars; and GIRLS SOCCER - CAL 1st team Emma Christopher and Michelle Allen were named CAL 2nd team all-stars. Golf Coach Larry Burnham was named Coach of the year! Boys Soccer Coach Daviod Curley also earned a coach of the year award!

SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Rockport Public has an obligation to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to all students who are determined to be eligible for Special Education Services. To this end, the district assures the accessibility of the curriculum and activities within the general education setting, allowing the opportunity for students to learn in the least restrictive environment. The provision of special education services is inclusive of specially designed instruction and disability related accommodations, developed and tailored to each individual student’s need as identified in the IEP process.

The Department of Special Education offers a continuum of services and supports ranging from expert consultation, disability related accommodations, in-class support, small group instruction and various related services. Specialized academic instruction in skill-based content of reading, writing and mathematics are available across all levels.

The Rockport Public Schools supports an integrated preschool program in which students with disabilities are educated with typically developing peers in language-based classroom environment. The Integrated Preschool is comprised of two classrooms housed within Rockport Elementary. Under the shared supervision of the RES Principal and the Director of Student Services, the program offers diverse programming for community peers who serves as language and pragmatic models. Specifically, the district offers 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day programming opportunities.

The district is responsible for promoting and supporting the Rockport Parent Advisory Council. The RPAC is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is a parent-run group. The function of the RPAC is to provide educational opportunities, resources and supports to families. The Director of Student Services is

S15 14 available to provide input and consultation to the RPAC. Membership of RPAC is intended for all families of students with disabilities as well as families who are interested in their student’s learning style or in learning differences in general. There is an ongoing need for the support of parents and families to be involved and active members of the RPAC.

For questions about the special education programs in the Rockport Public Schools, please contact the Office of Student Services at 978.546.1210.

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The Rockport Community Schools is a self-funded program that provides continuing education classes by offering a variety of courses to residents of Cape Ann and surrounding area. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic classes were cancelled in March of 2020

The revenues from classes and school facility rentals assist in maintaining and replacing equipment used by the entire Rockport community. The program has in the past paid for repairs to the light board and the sound system, acquired special lights for the backdrop, and supplies to repaint the stage in the John Lane Auditorium. This venue is used by many groups from the North Shore area; including the local Rockport Dance Academy, who uses the auditorium twice a year for their annual Christmas show and their year-end dance recital.

The Community Schools program utilizes the talent of local people to teach their skills to all interested individuals. It provides affordable classes to the people in the community who want to expand their knowledge and improve their well-being. It also helps maintain an active relationship between the public schools and the residents of the North Shore area.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOLS

The Friends of Rockport Athletics

The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed most fund-raising efforts of the Friends of Rockport Athletics booster organization. We lost baseball concessions, trivia night, and the annual golf tournament, by far our biggest generator

S16 15 of funds. Nevertheless, the FRA continued to be actively involved in supporting student athletes, funding scholarships for graduating seniors and providing apparel for members of the golf and soccer teams, which both won their divisions during the fall 2020 season. The FRA got creative with its fundraising. We raised $1,800 in its first Virtual 5K over Thanksgiving weekend. Funding from the FRA continues to provide wonderful enhancements for the school district’s athletic program.

Rockport Parent Teacher Organization,

Rockport's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an active and committed group of volunteers who work toward promoting close relationships between the community and the Rockport Public School System to assist in the education of the students. The PTO works diligently throughout the year to provide the school with the "extras" that enhance the educational experience of each student within the Rockport Public Schools.

Proceeds generated by the PTO’s fundraising efforts help fund teachers’ requests which support specific classroom initiatives not able to be included within the annual school budget, provide funds for educational field trips and cultural enrichment activity programs and college scholarships. This year due to Covid restrictions, fundraising efforts were put on hold and not many teacher requests were made. The PTO did fund the purchase of a supply of re-usable masks to be distributed to low income students once school went to a hybrid model as well as a series of virtual programs for staff, students and their families. Offerings included cooking classes and meditation.

The Rockport PTO is very thankful for the ongoing community support of our events, such as the Holiday Fair. This tremendous community involvement supports our goal of enhancing the experience for all students at the Rockport Public Schools.

S17 16 Teacher Salary Schedule

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S19 18 Allia Robert Lesley MA 15 13 McAuliffe Samantha Sacred M.A. 6 6 College Heart Univ. Amuzzini Chris Bridgewat M 9 8 McCarthy Aedan Univ. of 1 1 er St. Univ. MASS N B Archer Abigail Lesley M.Ed 2 2 McCarthy Keith Springfield B.S. 24 22 Univ. . College

Barenboym Sonja Simmons M 15 8 McWilliams Carolyn Harvard M.Ed. 16 14 College University

Bartz Rachael Simmons M 7 2 Murray Kascia Salem B.A. 8 8 College State University Brady Anne Tufts Univ. Dphil 3 3 NcNiff Caterine University MA 3 3 of Oklahoma Brousseau Tanya Simmons BA 9 3 Notte Michelle Rhode M 2 2 College Island College Bukkhegyi Lauren Lesley M 2 2 O'Brien Zachary Corcoran MA 7 7 Univ. School of Art Burke Christine Endicott M.Ed 17 17 O'Connell Bridget Indiana Ph.D. 20 4 College . Univ of Penn Canniff Erin U. Mass. B.S. 27 16 O’Hanley Robert Cambridge M. 18 11 @ College Ed. Amherst Castonquay Heather Salem M.Ed 32 7 Parisi John Salem B.S. 20 19 State Univ. . State College Clifton- Anne Boston M.Ed 24 22 Perkins Jeffrey Salem M.Ed. 17 14 Stoops Univ. . State College Cohen Nathan Macalaster B.A. 18 18 Perrotti Sharyn Lesley M. 20 4 College College Ed.

Collins Susan Lesley B.A. 8 2 Pike Patricia Univ. of B.S. 15 15 Univ. North Dakota Corcoran Sara Fitchberg M.Ed 14 14 Pizzimenti Nicole Salem BS 6 5 State . State College University Cox- Martha Harvard M.Ed 10 5 Pratt Jeanne Univ. of B.S. 18 18 Staveros Univ. . MA Boston

Crocker Robin University MA,J 13 13 Prestigiovan Anthony UMASS M 5 4 of Akron D ni Lowell

Czajkowski Hock Tufts Univ. Ed.S 1 1 Price Ruth Cambridge M.Ed. 6 5 p College

Cywar Alicia Salem M.Ed 1 1 Primo Marlena Endicott M.Ed. 15 8 State Univ. . College

Dahlgren Jennifer Merri- B.A. 40 26 Proposki Amy Wheelock M.S. 18 18 mack College College Day Whitney Providenc B.A. 10 10 Raftelis Julie Fitchberg M.Ed. 25 24 e College State College DeBenedett Larissa Salem M.Ed 19 3 Reynolds Rebekah Salem M. 3 2 e-Reily State Univ. . State Ed. University

S20 19 Duffill Mercy Wheelock M.Ed 14 3 Rice Jessica Lesley M.S. 17 17 College . University

Duffy Lilliam Salem M.A. 19 19 Rich Amy Salem B 2 2 State State College University Englis Alyssa Ithica M.Ed 21 17 Richards Jeffery Fitchburg M.Ed. 19 19 College . State College Elinskas Sarah Gordon M.Ed 1 1 Rose Amy Salem M.Ed. 10 10 College . State College Fauci Chris Simmons M.Ed 17 10 Russo Leah Merrimack M.Ed. 6 5 College . College

Fauci Kriisten UVM/Sim M.Ed 20 15 Sabo Eric UMASS M.Ed. 18 18 mons . Dartmouth

Favazza Alexandria Tufts MA 8 5 Schram Paula Gordon M.A. 30 22 University College

Ferazzi Denise Salem M.A. 16 16 Schwinden Katherine Harvard M.Ed. 10 7 State University College Gagnon Daniel Boston M.A. 1 1 Shaw Kaitlin University M.A. 12 7 College of Hartford

Gagnon Dickinson Northeaste M.Ed 23 22 Sheehan Bridget Cambridge M.Ed. 4 3 rn Univ. . College

Geoffrey Suzanne Northeaste M.Ed 28 26 Simendinger Todd Univ. of M 18 8 rn Univ. . Phoenix

George Dana Univ. M. 19 3 Skerry Julie Endicott M. 2 1 MASS Ed. College Ed. Boston Goodhue Jodi Simmons M.Ed 19 15 Spencer Natalie Lesley M.Ed. 2 2 College . University

Green Darcy Simmons M 20 2 Stein Tami Gordon M. 15 15 College College Ed.

Green Holly Salem M.Ed 22 22 Story Yvonne Salem M 8 8 State . State University Hall Brett Simmons M.Ed 4 4 Swanson Barbara Lesley M.Ed. 20 17 College . University

Hensler Emma Simmons MA 6 3 Swanson Gary Salem B.S. 23 21 College State University Hermann Kerry Simmons M.Ed 22 15 Teague Caroline Simmons M.S. 6 2 College . College

Hildreth Joanne Springfield M.Ed 25 23 Tetrault Sarah DePaul M 13 2 College . University

Holtzman SallyAnn Salem M. 10 7 Theberge Elizabeth Lasell M.Ed. 3 1 State Ed. University University

S21 20 Huber Amy Roehampt Post 4 4 Tibert Robyn Fitchberg M.Ed. 34 34 on Univ Gd State College Johnson Jennifer Salem BS 8 8 Tina Kihana Salem M. 3 3 State State Ed. College University Jones Pamela UMASS B.A. 27 24 Trumbour Darlene Fitchberg M.Ed. 19 16 Dartmouth State College Jylkka Danielle Brandeis MA 4 3 Twombly Gillian Middlebury M.Ed. 21 13 University College

Kardenetz BethAnn Bay Path M 9 9 Twombly Stacey Cambridge M.Ed. 24 13 College College

King Amanda Northeaste M.Ed 23 21 Vavruska Tara Fitchburg M.S. 1 1 rn . State University University Kluge Linda Lesley M.A. 15 12 Vendt Eric Gordon M.Ed. 17 6 University College

LaMantia Amanda Salem M 11 4 Wagner Ruth Salem M 6 2 State State University University Lamontagne Julia Brandeis M.A. 1 1 Walker Stephanie Gordon B.A. 8 8 University College

Larsen Scott Walden M.Ed 27 19 Whitley Phillip Gordon B.A. 13 8 University . College

Lawnsby Christopher Colgate B.A. 8 8 Wilson Courtney Simmons MA 3 3 University College

Luster Ann Marie UMASS M.A. 25 25 Wright Karen Salem BA 3 3 Dartmouth State University Lyman Peggy Salem M. 6 3 Wright Martha Northern M.A. 20 3 State Ed. Arizona University University Mackay Rebecca Binghamto Ph.D. 14 14 Young David Lesley M.Ed. 7 7 Smith n Univ. University

Maddox Lisa Lesley M.Ed 28 27 Zerilli Beth Lesley M.Ed. 20 6 College . University

Marsh Moriah UNH M 2 2 Zuis Andrea College of BS 9 4 Saint Rose

Marshall Tasha Lesley M. 8 4 College Ed.

S22 21 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020

Pursuant to the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 41, Section 61, I submit the reports of the accounts of the Town of Rockport for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2020. The statements contained in this report are the following: Combined Balance Sheet, General Fund Revenue, General Fund Expenditures, Community Preservation Fund Expenditures, Water Fund Statement of Operations, Sewer Fund Statement of Operations and List of Transfers.

All statements presented are unaudited at submittal date.

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Gillis Interim Town Accountant

A1 TOWN OF ROCKPORT COMBINED BALANCE SHEET June 30, 2020

Special Capital Water Sewer Trust and Long-term General Revenue Projects Enterprise Enterprise Agency Debt ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 5,513,062.54 4,498,352.29 1,918,471.46 586,465.65 745,930.62 5,053,630.00 Receivables: Personal property taxes 24,510.56 Real estate taxes 527,474.74 14,156.60 Deferred taxes 4,954.58 Allowance for abatements and exemptions (440,752.58) Special assessments 19,668.26 236.70 Tax liens 138,926.23 Tax foreclosures 226,198.86 Motor vehicle excise 120,133.52 Other excises 3,680.50 User fees 139,104.72 175,746.22 Utility liens added to taxes 5,167.82 7,139.80 Departmental 107,697.92 Other receivables 390,400.00 331,798.92 Due from other governments Amounts to be provided - payment of bonds 8,635,000.00 Total Assets 6,635,955.13 4,844,307.81 1,918,471.46 730,738.19 929,053.34 5,053,630.00 8,635,000.00

LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Liabilities: Accounts and Warrants payable Accrued payroll and withholdings 445,050.13 4,095.97 18,553.87 14,498.25 Accrued claims payable Other liabilities 38,336.04 Deferred revenue: 1,122,892.59 350,051.52 144,272.54 183,122.72 Due to other governments (Meals Tax Payable) 0.03 Due to/from other funds Bonds payable 8,635,000.00 Notes payable 1,581,235.00 Total Liabilities 1,606,278.76 354,147.52 1,581,235.00 162,826.41 197,620.97 0.00 8,635,000.00

Fund Equity: Reserved for encumbrances 180,521.96 552.11 4,928.93 Reserved for expenditures 1,418,155.00 4,494,256.29 337,236.46 213,750.00 232,141.00 5,053,630.00 Reserved for continuing appropriations 624,314.84 114,334.00 255,503.00 Reserved for petty cash 1,295.00 Reserved for appropriation deficit (5,798.49) Reserved for snow and ice deficit Reserved for debt service Undesignated fund balance 2,811,188.06 Unreserved retained earnings 373,157.22 340,358.58 Total Fund Equity 5,029,676.37 4,494,256.29 337,236.46 701,241.22 832,931.51 5,053,630.00 0.00

Total Liabilities and Fund Equity 6,635,955.13 4,848,403.81 1,918,471.46 864,067.63 1,030,552.48 5,053,630.00 8,635,000.00 A2 TOWN OF ROCKPORT GENERAL FUND REVENUE June 30, 2020

Account Description Budget Actual Over/(Under)

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 189,315.00 182,450.79 -6,864.21 REAL ESTATE TAX REVENUE 23,116,057.00 22,847,397.24 -268,659.76 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE REVENUE 975,000.00 953,514.66 -21,485.34 BOAT EXCISE TAX REVENUE 5,500.00 5,226.13 -273.87 PENALTIES & INTERST - TAXES/EXCISE 118,000.00 82,613.97 -35,386.03 TAX LIENS REDEEMED 0.00 27,704.01 27,704.01 DEFERRED TAXES 0.00 20,988.63 20,988.63 INCOME & EXPENSE PENALTY 0.00 28,350.00 28,350.00 PAYMENT in LIEU of TAXES 12,950.00 12,630.55 -319.45 HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX 435,000.00 539,355.09 104,355.09 MEALS TAX 90,000.00 100,727.40 10,727.40 PIGEON COVE STORAGE LEASES 24,000.00 33,538.50 9,538.50 LONG BEACH LEASES 1,375,000.00 1,367,543.46 -7,456.54 BRADLEY WHARF LEASES 4,400.00 3,952.73 -447.27 BOS LAND LEASE RENT/CELL TOWER 245,000.00 324,934.29 79,934.29 GRANITE PIER STALLS 15,000.00 22,249.00 7,249.00 MULTI DEPT USE OF COPIER 200.00 71.75 -128.25 SALE TOWN PROPERTY 0.00 3,900.00 3,900.00 LONG BEACH TRANSFER FEES 305.00 400.00 95.00 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 18,500.00 19,666.00 1,166.00 CABLE LICENSE 0.00 1,578.50 1,578.50 SELECTMEN - PERMITS & LICENSES 9,000.00 6,777.00 -2,223.00 EASEMENTS 0.00 37.08 37.08 ABUTTERS LIST 200.00 180.00 -20.00 ADMIN CHGS - COBRA 2% 0.00 79.68 79.68 BETTERMENT RELEASE FEES 0.00 8.00 8.00 REAL ESTATE LIENS/FEES 16,000.00 19,707.56 3,707.56 MOTOR VEHICLE DELIQUENTS FEE 5,500.00 5,200.00 -300.00 EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS 40,000.00 41,824.65 1,824.65 UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS SHORT TERM INV 0.00 16.83 16.83 PUBLIC RECORDS FEES 175.00 116.48 -58.52 SALE OF STREET LISTING BOOKS 600.00 455.00 -145.00 SALE OF MAPS/BYLAWS 75.00 117.50 42.50 TOWN CLERK - LICENSES & FEES 5,500.00 6,650.00 1,150.00 DEPARTMENTAL - PLAN BD, RULES 1,100.00 300.00 -800.00 DEPARTMENTAL - ZONING BOARD 8,000.00 7,200.00 -800.00 ADMIN CHGS - POLICE DETAILS 10% 5,500.00 3,199.61 -2,300.39 POLICE DEPT REVENUE 0.00 1,025.00 1,025.00 POLICE - FID, LIC TO CARRY 2,000.00 2,037.50 37.50 COURT FINES 1,000.00 900.00 -100.00 MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATION-COMM 2,500.00 5,430.88 2,930.88 FIRE-OIL, GAS, ETC INSPECTION 16,000.00 13,410.00 -2,590.00 FOREST FIRE - PERMITS 500.00 610.00 110.00 RECEIPTS FOR MEDICAL RECORDS 100.00 0.00 -100.00 BUILDING INSPECTOR - PERMITS 175,000.00 205,019.65 30,019.65 DOG LICENSES 4,500.00 6,294.50 1,794.50 PARKING FINES 300,000.00 208,438.62 -91,561.38 SCHOOL - TUTITIONS 40,000.00 67,334.70 27,334.70 FLAT FEE STICKERS 0.00 160.00 160.00 PAY AS YOU THROW STICKERS 200,000.00 256,665.00 56,665.00 PAY AS YOU THROW BAGS 260,000.00 298,038.50 38,038.50 TRANSFER STATION COUPONS 70,000.00 66,364.50 -3,635.50 BEACH STICKERS 22,000.00 6,275.00 -15,725.00 RESIDENT PARKING STICKERS 175,000.00 170,700.00 -4,300.00 RECYCLE - SCRAP STEEL 0.00 250.05 250.05 RECYCLE - BOTTLE/CAN RETURNS 1,800.00 1,084.00 -716.00 RECYCLED PAPER REVENUE 300.00 0.00 -300.00 STREET OPENING FEES 2,800.00 15,660.00 12,860.00 DEPT CEMETERY BURIAL/FUNERAL 24,000.00 23,387.50 -612.50 CHARGES - BOARD OF HEALTH 1,500.00 8,675.00 7,175.00 BOARD OF HEALTH PERMITS 25,000.00 15,125.00 -9,875.00 LIBRARY FINES 3,000.00 621.01 -2,378.99 GRANITE PIER STORAGE CHARGES 60,000.00 51,652.95 -8,347.05 THACHER ISLAND USE FEES 6,500.00 7,360.00 860.00 APPORTIONED EDEN RD BTMENT REV 0.00 4,328.81 4,328.81 COMMITTED INT - EDEN RD BTTRMT 0.00 1,649.46 1,649.46 EDEN RD BTMENT PAID IN ADVANCE 0.00 5,411.06 5,411.06 FEMA STORM REIMBURSEMENT 0.00 56,563.04 56,563.04 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - SPED 30,000.00 31,165.67 1,165.67 CHERRY SHEET REVENUES 2,023,602.00 2,013,530.00 -10,072.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.00 14,899.82 14,899.82 MISC STATE REVENUE 0.00 5,844.00 5,844.00 FEDERAL REIMBURSED REVENUE 0.00 411.00 411.00 SUBTOTAL 30,162,979.00 30,236,984.31 74,005.31 TRANSFER FROM SPECIAL REVENUE 0.00 490,542.36 490,542.36 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL PROJECTS 0.00 100.69 100.69 TRANSFER FROM CPA 0.00 171,375.00 171,375.00 TRANSFER FROM ENTERPRISES 0.00 2,052.36 2,052.36 TRANSFER FROM TRUST FUNDS 0.00 901,048.00 901,048.00 TOTAL 30,162,979.00 31,802,102.72 1,639,123.72

A3 TOWN OF ROCKPORT GENERAL FUND BUDGET VS ACTUAL EXPENDITURES June 30, 2020

Final Expended Unexpended Department Codes Description Budget Amount Balance

114 MODERATOR 01-114-5120-5111 MODERATOR STIPEND 128.00 127.50 0.50 01-114-5200-5700 OPERATING EXPENSES 38.00 0 38.00 01-114-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 56.00 0 56.00 01-114-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 20.00 0 20.00

122 SELECTMEN 01-122-0024-5419-5780 ACTION, INC ATM 4/7/18 ART C 4,000.00 4,000.00 0 01-122-0024-5420-5780 ACTION, INC ATM 4/27/19 ART C 4,000.00 4,000.00 0 01-122-0025-5420-5780 HAWC ATM 4/27/19 ART C 3,000.00 3,000.00 0 01-122-0026-5420-5780 SENIORCARE ATM 4/27/19 ART C 3,100.00 3,100.00 0 01-122-0027-5420-5780 OPEN DOOR ATM 4/27/19 ART C 5,000.00 5,000.00 0 01-122-5120-5112 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SALARY 145,000.00 145,000.00 0 01-122-5121-5112 OFFICE MANAGER SALARY 46,370.28 46,370.28 0 01-122-5127-5194 EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR STIPEND 20,000.00 10,249.96 9,750.04 01-122-5140-5118 BOS MEETING SUPPORT CLERK WAGE 12,399.00 6,185.86 6,213.14 01-122-5142-5194 FINANCE DIRECTOR STIPEND 20,500.00 20,499.96 0.04 01-122-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 27,599.02 27,074.77 524.25 01-122-5200-5261 YOUTH CENTER OPERATIONS 48,000.00 48,000.00 0 01-122-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 15,310.00 14,800.00 510 01-122-5200-5341 TELEPHONE 1,350.00 1,237.59 112.41 01-122-5200-5343 PRINTING 3,526.00 3,526.00 0 01-122-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 986.31 344.50 641.81 01-122-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 36,986.00 -925.86 37,911.86 01-122-5200-5584 SUBSCRIPTIONS 172.56 167.52 5.04 01-122-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 2,049.44 1,789.44 170.00 01-122-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 5,829.50 5,829.50 0 01-122-5270-5309 ANNUAL AUDIT 35,127.17 35,127.17 0 01-122-5271-5343 PRINTING OF TOWN REPORT 4,200.00 4,200.00 0 01-122-5300-5300 GRANT WRITER 65,000.00 0 65,000.00 01-122-5406-5786 AI 9/05 FTM ART RESTORE 2,065.00 0 2,065.00 01-122-5410-5786 ARTG-9/09FTM-WATERSHED PROTECT 17,835.00 0 17,835.00 01-122-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 4,000.00 2,538.00 1,462.00 01-122-6109-5786 LONG BEACH SURVEY ATM 4/5/14 ART6 70,000.00 0 70,000.00 01-124-5220-5786 HISTORICAL COMMISSION EXPENSES 2,400.00 0 2,400.00 01-124-5223-5786 TOWN ART COMMITTEE EXPENSES 2,000.00 0 2,000.00

131 FINANCE 01-131-5200-5343 REPORT PRINTING 2,500.00 0 2,500.00 01-131-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 310.00 0 310.00 01-131-5285-5782 RESERVE FUND 210,000.00 0 210,000.00

135 TOWN 01-135-5120-5112 INTERIM TOWN ACCOUNTANT STIPEND 42,000.00 18,200.00 23,800.00 01-135-5123-5126 ASSISTANT TOWN ACCOUNTANT SALARY 56,478.74 56,478.74 0 01-135-5161-5116 ACCOUNTING SUPPORT SPECIALIST SALARY 45,413.34 45,413.34 0 01-135-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 31,627.00 22,350.00 9,277.00 01-135-5200-5207 GASB REVAL SERVICES 10,500.00 1,000.00 9,500.00 01-135-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 4,000.00 1,110.00 2,890.00 01-135-5200-5317 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 70,801.00 70,801.00 0 01-135-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,500.00 1,001.26 1,498.74 01-135-5200-5584 SUBSCRIPTIONS 35.00 0 35.00 01-135-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 1,100.00 516.21 583.79 01-135-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 250.00 185.00 65.00 01-135-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 24,095.00 24,095.00 0

141 ASSESSORS 01-141-3433-5786 PROPERTY VALUATIONS - ALL YEARS 90,000.00 4706.13 85,293.87 01-141-5114-5111 ASSESSORS STIPENDS 3,300.00 3,299.76 0.24

A4 01-141-5120-5103 ASSESSOR CERTIFICATION STIPEND 1,000.00 1,000.00 0 01-141-5123-5112 PRINCIPAL ASSESSOR SALARY 76,875.00 76,875.00 0 01-141-5141-5115 ASSESSOR CLERK WAGES 38,477.00 17,427.44 21,049.56 01-141-5141-5191 ASSESSORS CLERK CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 145.00 60.50 84.50 01-141-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 1,195.00 275.00 920.00 01-141-5200-5312 BOOK BINDING 100.00 0 100.00 01-141-5200-5313 REGISTRY OF DEEDS SERVICES 100.00 0 100.00 01-141-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 50.00 0 50.00 01-141-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,220.00 1,603.86 616.14 01-141-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 1,000.00 494.97 505.03 01-141-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 270.00 270.00 0 01-141-5270-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES (APPRAISAL) 4,060.00 2,348.00 1,712.00 01-141-6112-5786 PROPERTY REVALUATION FY15 74,722.67 74,722.67 0

147 TREASURER 01-147-5120-5103 TREASURER CERTIFICATION STIPEND 1,000.00 1,000.00 0 01-147-5120-5112 TREASURER COLLECTOR SALARY 78,829.48 78,829.48 0 01-147-5123-5115 ASSISTANT TREASURER COLLECTOR 55,411.50 55,411.50 0 01-147-5140-5115 PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST SALARY 46,002.00 46,002.00 0 01-147-5141-5115 OPERATIONS ASSISTANT 38,679.00 27,921.66 10,757.34 01-147-5141-5191 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 150.00 94.60 55.40 01-147-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 1,300.99 70.00 600.99 01-147-5200-5202 LOCK BOX 7,100.00 6,126.88 973.12 01-147-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 2,000.00 190.00 1,810.00 01-147-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 700.00 212.00 488.00 01-147-5200-5346 PO BOX RENTALS 375.00 366.00 9.00 01-147-5200-5347 BANK FEES 1,805.17 1,805.17 0 01-147-5200-5389 DEPT OF REVENUE NOTES CHARGES 80.00 0 80.00 01-147-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 6,000.00 5,431.76 568.24 01-147-5200-5584 SUBSCRIPTIONS 150.00 0 150.00 01-147-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 1,800.00 1,447.12 352.88 01-147-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 185.00 130.00 55.00 01-147-5200-5741 BOND PREMIUM 1,700.00 1,662.50 37.50 01-147-5213-5270 T/C POSTAGE MACHINE 2,793.84 2,793.84 0 01-147-5213-5344 POSTAGE & COURIER EXPENSES 17,900.00 15,622.08 2,277.92 01-147-5270-5200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,750.00 20,083.53 2,666.47 01-147-5272-5313 REGISTRY OF DEEDS SERVICES 1,500.00 0 1,500.00 01-147-5272-5316 TAX TITLE LEGAL FEES 14,500.00 6,911.72 7588.23 01-147-5272-5345 ADVERTISING-TAX TITLE 339.42 339.42 0 01-147-5274-5207 FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES 5,250.00 5,250.00 0

151 LEGAL 01-151-5215-5383 COSTS & EXPENSES 5,000.00 623.33 4,376.67 01-151-5277-5316 LEGAL FEES 175,650.00 42,762.50 132,887.50 01-151-5282-5305 LABOR COUNSEL FEES 29,500.00 11,333.00 18,167.00 01-151-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 10,000.00 0 10,000.00

152 PERSONNEL BOARD 01-152-5100-5102 MERIT BONUS POOL 40,000.00 38,210.74 1,789.26 01-152-5161-5118 PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING SUPPORT 500.00 93.38 406.62

153 HUMAN 01-153-5100-5107 LABOR RESERVE 98,323.77 48,239.83 50,083.94 01-153-5100-5133 CONTRACTUAL CONTINUATION 50,745.71 50,745.71 0 01-153-5141-5133 HUMAN RESOURCES CLERICAL SUB 1,500.00 1,400.60 82.35 01-153-5200-5700 OPERATING EXPENSES 17,750.00 12,050.72 5,699.28 01-153-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 3,949.57 3,949.57 0

154 INFO SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY 01-154-0036-5419-5870 COMPUTER REPLACE ATM 4/7/18 ART6 2,981.99 2,981.99 0 01-154-0036-5420-5870 TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL ATM 4/27/19 120,000.00 113,869.45 6,130.55 01-154-0017-5420-5870 POLICE NETWORK & PHONES ATM 4/27/19 42,492.00 12,084.38 30,407.62 01-154-3200-5420-5786 PY UNPAID BILLS FTM 9/9/19 862.42 862.42 0 01-154-5120-5112 INFO SYSTEMS & TECH DIRECTOR 96,525.89 96,525.89 0 01-154-5131-5112 IS & NETWORK MANAGER 69,615.24 69,615.24 0 01-154-5132-5112 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST 36,900.00 36,900.00 0 01-154-5133-5112 USER SERVICES SPECIALIST 45,045.41 45,045.41 0

A5 01-154-5200-5210 ECS UTILITIIES 555.64 555.64 0 01-154-5200-5246 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT MAINTENACE 80,971.23 50,699.15 30,272.08 01-154-5200-5247 ECS MAINTENANCE 8,246.47 -13,233.53 21,480.00 01-154-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 2,528.34 2,528.34 6.55 01-154-5200-5317 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 50,467.48 50,388.28 79.20 01-154-5200-5320 SOFTWARE & ONLINE SERVICES 49,043.68 49,043.68 0 01-154-5200-5326 NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES - POLICE 3,538.00 3,537.96 0.04 01-154-5200-5330 NETWORKING EXPENSES 47,086.62 47,086.62 0 01-154-5200-5340 COMM SERVICES, WEBSITES & Inte 21,560.84 21,560.84 0 01-154-5200-5341 TELEPHONE 37,141.81 36,891.81 250.00 01-154-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 863.96 863.96 0 01-154-5200-5700 OPERATING EXPENSES 19,556.42 19,556.42 0 01-154-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 1,784.83 1,679.36 105.47 01-154-5200-5850 CLASSROOM HARDWARE 55,740.26 55,740.26 0 01-154-5414-5786 MUNI WEBSITE A6/14 ATM 2,309.03 2,309.03 0 01-154-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 10,402.84 10,402.84 0

158 TAX POSSESSED 01-158-5200-5200 PURCHASES OF SERVICES 3,000.00 0 3,000.00 01-158-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 100.00 0 100.00

161 TOWN CLERK 01-161-5113-5103 TOWN CLERK CERTIFICATION STIPEND 1,000.00 1,000.00 0 01-161-5113-5110 TOWN CLERK SALARY 78,412.50 78,412.50 0 01-161-5116-5112 ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK SALARY 53,320.00 53,320.00 0 01-161-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 1,460.00 1,391.00 69.00 01-161-5200-5312 BOOK BINDING 129.00 0 129.00 01-161-5200-5346 PO BOX RENTALS 375.00 366.00 9.00 01-161-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,326.00 3,882.27 443.73 01-161-5200-5584 SUBSCRIPTIONS 60.00 0 60.00 01-161-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 1,719.00 1,599.30 119.70 01-161-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 345.00 295.00 50.00 01-161-5200-5740 BOND PREMIUM 175.00 175.00 0 01-164-5122-5109 TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR STIPEND 873.82 873.82 0 01-164-5122-5126 ELECTION OFFICER WAGES 16,414.69 13,222.00 3192.69 01-164-5122-5194 REGISTRAR STIPENDS 1,225.90 1,022.00 203.9 01-164-5200-5271 LAND/BUILDINGS RENTALS 325.00 250.00 75.00 01-164-5200-5276 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,953.40 721.00 1,232.40 01-164-5200-5312 BOOK BINDING 253.00 0 253.00 01-164-5200-5343 PRINTING 4,165.00 3,749.08 415.92 01-164-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,237.00 892.09 344.91 01-164-5200-5700 ELECTION EXPENSES 4,957.60 4,957.60 43.86 01-164-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 616.00 321.87 294.13

171 CONSERVATION 01-171-5161-5118 CONSERVATION CLERK WAGES 8,466.00 5,136.73 3,329.27 01-171-5173-5113 CONSERVATION AGENT SALARY 59,825.60 59,825.60 0 01-171-5200-5345 LEGAL NOTICES & ADVERTISING 110.00 75.00 35.00 01-171-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500.00 219.59 280.41 01-171-5200-5700 OTHER CHARGES 120.00 0 120.00 01-171-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 600.00 375.00 225.00 01-171-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 545.00 545.00 0

172 MILLBROOK PARK 01-172-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 91.38 91.38 0

173 RIGHTS OF WAY 01-173-5200-5700 OPERATING EXPENSES 3,302.00 425 2,877.00 01-173-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 2,250.00 2,250.00 0

174 BEAUTIFICATION 01-174-5200-5700 OPERATING EXPENSES 1,000.00 0 1,000.00

175 PLANNING BOARD 01-175-5161-5118 PLANNING BOARD MTG SUPPORT CLERK 20,579.95 20,542.60 37.35 01-175-5200-5343 PRINTING 400.00 225.50 174.50 01-175-5200-5345 LEGAL NOTICES & ADVERTISING 1,072.00 1,007.00 65.00

A6 01-175-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 800.00 495.67 304.33 01-175-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 0 0 0 01-175-5270-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 35,000.00 463.00 34,537.00 01-175-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 0 0 0

176 ZONING BOARD 01-176-5161-5118 ZONING BOARD MTG SUPPORT CLERK 14,739.50 14,737.50 2.00 01-176-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 705.00 615.66 89.34 01-176-5216-5345 LEGAL NOTIICES & ADVERTISING 5,440.00 4,929.00 511.00

181 COMMUNITY 01-181-5100-5145 EVENT DETAIL WAGES 12,000.00 6,476.38 5,523.62 01-181-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 25,000.00 19,992.00 5,008.00 01-181-5200-5302 PROMOTIONAL SERVICES 8,700.00 4,625.00 4,075.00 01-181-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 3,000.00 2,600.00 400.00 01-181-5200-5355 BAND CONCERTS 4,284.00 4,284.00 0 01-181-5200-5400 CULTURAL & TOURISM EXPENSES 4,000.00 3,172.85 827.15 01-181-5200-5701 BUSINESS INITIATION EXPENSES 250.00 0 250.00 01-181-5200-5702 HOUSING PROGRAMS EXPENSES 5,000.00 0 5,000.00 01-181-5200-5703 SPECIAL PROJECTS 2,000.00 568.22 1,431.78 01-181-5200-5715 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 150.00 0 150.00 01-181-5200-5731 GREEN ENERGY COMMUITY 500.00 0 500.00 01-181-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 179.58 179.58 0

210 POLICE 01-210-5120-5112 POLICE CHIEF SALARY 140,669.98 140,669.98 0 01-210-5100-5112 ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF 114,732.00 114,732.00 0 01-210-5123-5112 POLICE LIEUTENANT SALARY 97,864.00 97,864.00 0 01-210-5124-5112 POLICE SERGEANTS SALARIES 250,939.36 247,567.01 3,372.35 01-210-5125-5112 PATROL OFFICERS WAGES 722,977.92 704,640.47 18,337.45 01-210-5140-5115 POLICE OFFICE MANAGER SALARY 46,002.00 46,002.00 0 01-210-5162-5115 POLICE CUSTODIAN WAGES 49,439.08 49,439.08 0 01-210-5163-5137 POLICE MATRON WAGES 510.00 0 510.00 01-210-5167-5119 CIVILIAN DISPATCHER WAGES 69,570.00 43,564.64 26,005.36 01-210-5180-5130 POLICE OVERTIME WAGES 177,570.00 162,794.87 14,775.13 01-210-5182-5124 PERMANENT INTERMITTENT OFFICERS WAG 94,369.64 63,249.57 31,120.07 01-210-5182-5135 COURT TIME WAGES 0 0 0 01-210-5182-5138 CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE WAGES 8,100.00 1,128.48 6,971.52 01-210-5182-5140 PATROL OFFICERS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL 38,560.00 35,190.76 3,369.24 01-210-5182-5143 ACTING POSITIONS (OUT OF RANK) 1,892.00 815.01 1,076.99 01-210-5182-5144 SERGEANTS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL 17,024.00 11,601.50 5,422.50 01-210-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 4,953.00 4,953.00 0 01-210-5200-5211 ELECTRICITY 21,857.00 21,854.77 2.23 01-210-5200-5213 FUEL OIL 8,365.00 7,400.53 964.47 01-210-5200-5242 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 15,085.00 15,047.92 37.08 01-210-5200-5306 EMPLOYEE TRAINING 23,561.89 18,202.90 5,358.99 01-210-5200-5318 MEDICAL 13,960.00 9,437.62 4,522.38 01-210-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 6,904.00 6,206.18 697.82 01-210-5200-5588 FACILITY MAINTENANCE (LOCK UP) 8,000.00 6,126.37 1,873.63 01-210-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 1,882.80 1,426.83 455.97 01-210-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 6,750.00 5,968.56 781.44 01-210-5260-5481 FUEL FOR VEHICLE 19,870.00 18,753.72 1,116.28 01-210-5270-5246 COMPUTER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 25,950.00 24,806.04 1,143.96 01-210-5270-5247 POLICE EQUIPMENT MAINTANCE 23,966.36 22,983.29 983.07 01-210-5270-5248 RADIO MAINTENANCE 2,440.95 2,440.95 0 01-210-5270-5341 TELEPHONE 11,230.00 11,156.20 73.80 01-210-5286-5191 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 27,853.00 27,709.89 143.11 01-210-0002-5420-5870 REPLACE CRUISER ATM 4-27-19 ART 6 45,315.00 45,315.00 0 01-210-5287-5192 PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE MATERIALS ALL 7,650.00 5,091.55 2,558.45

212 TRAFFIC & 01-212-5156-5113 PARKING PROGRAM SUPERVISOR 20,000.00 20,000.00 0 01-212-5175-5126 PARKING METER ATTENDANT WAGES 40,000.00 21,170.08 18,829.92 01-212-5200-5250 PARKING METER MAINTENANCE 83,532.00 81,796.51 1,735.49 01-212-5200-5280 UNIFORMS 641.00 641.00 0 01-212-5200-5297 LINE MARKING 1,631.00 1,631.00 0 01-212-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 388.00 311.96 76.04

A7 01-212-5200-5533 SIGNS & POSTS 3,030.00 2,802.72 227.28 01-212-5270-5279 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 24,291.00 18,534.00 5,757.00

215 LIFEGUARDS 01-215-5178-5125 LIFEGUARD PROGRAM SUPERVISOR 4,000.00 4,000.00 0 01-215-5178-5126 LIFEGUARDS 53,500.00 49,525.28 3,974.72 01-215-5200-5400 SUPPLIES 3,065.00 2,483.90 581.10

220 FIRE DEPT 01-220-5100-5193 IN-SERVICE TRAINING & EXTRA DUTY 17,275.00 7,592.00 9,683.00 01-220-5127-5194 FIREFIGHTER STIPENDS 92,111.38 92,111.38 0 01-220-5163-5104 OIL & SMOKE DETECTOR INSPECTOR 7,996.34 6,437.26 1,559.08 01-220-5163-5120 FIRE CHIEF/FIRE INSPECTOR SALARY 33,745.80 33,498.72 247.08 01-220-5163-5194 CUSTODIAN LABOR 4,699.34 4,699.34 0 01-220-5200-5211 ELECTRICITY 9,735.74 9,735.74 0 01-220-5200-5213 FUEL OIL 15,000.00 13,362.32 1,637.68 01-220-5200-5242 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 13,132.26 11,799.29 1,332.97 01-220-5200-5249 FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE 5,977.05 5,965.82 11.23 01-220-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 5,610.00 5,485.51 124.49 01-220-5200-5340 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 4,803.14 3,391.58 1,411.56 01-220-5200-5705 ENGINEER EXPENSES 7,890.42 7,845.81 44.61 01-220-5200-5874 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT 30,070.41 14,245.98 15,824.43 01-220-5260-5481 GASOLINE/DIESEL 3,050.00 3,004.53 45.47 01-220-5417-5786 PROTECTIVE FIRE GEAR A6/17 ATM 3,529.85 0 3529.85

225 FOREST FIRE 01-225-5120-5194 FOREST FIRE WARDEN STIPEND 3,500.45 3,500.45 0 01-225-5126-5121 FOREST FIREFIGHTER STIPENDS 19,493.19 19,493.19 0 01-225-5128-5194 FOREST FIRE DEPUTIES STIPENDS 2,450.32 2,450.32 0 01-225-5163-5194 FOREST FIRE CUSTODIAN 1,316.16 1,316.16 0 01-225-5200-5242 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 408.00 30.00 378.00 01-225-5200-5247 OTHER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 202.00 0 202.00 01-225-5200-5341 TELEPHONE 957.00 957.00 0 01-225-5200-5450 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 202.00 0 202.00 01-225-5200-5480 VEHICULAR SUPPLIES 306.00 0 306.00 01-225-5200-5485 PARTS & ACCESSORIES 67.96 0 67.96 01-225-5200-5784 OTHER EXPENSES 261.00 260.97 0.03 01-225-5260-5481 GASOLINE/DIESEL 520.00 224.84 295.16

231 AMBULANCE 01-231-5100-5193 IN-SERVICE TRAINING 01-231-5120-5113 AMBULANCE DIRECTOR SALARY 9,125.59 9,125.59 0 01-231-5126-5122 EMT WAGES (PER TRIP) 43,464.53 43,464.53 0 01-231-5127-5194 SPECIAL LABOR WAGES 3,547.04 3,547.04 0 01-231-5139-5123 EMT STAND BY STIPENDS 2,448.00 2,448.00 0 01-231-5139-5194 EMT NIGHT DUTY STIPENDS 32,425.47 29,895.00 2,530.47 01-231-5200-5193 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 2,350.00 2,260.00 90.00 01-231-5200-5197 EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND LICENSES 5,400.00 2,676.99 2,723.01 01-231-5200-5242 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 4,588.00 2,186.44 2,401.56 01-231-5200-5318 MEDICAL 9,950.00 6,152.63 3,797.37 01-231-5200-5341 TELEPHONE 701.00 404.70 296.30 01-231-5200-5580 OTHER SUPPLIES 2,553.00 639.56 1,913.44 01-231-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 1,938.00 1,540.60 397.40 01-231-5200-5744 VEHICLE LICNENSES 820.00 800.00 20.00 01-231-5200-5877 JUMPSUITS/SAFETY EQUIP/RADIOS 1,002.00 871.52 130.48 01-231-5260-5481 GASOLINE/DIESEL 2,393.00 1,944.43 448.57 01-231-5270-5247 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 5,295.00 4,897.50 397.50 01-231-5270-5310 AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICES 18,133.00 16,406.36 1,726.64 01-231-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 14.58 14.58 0

241 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES 01-241-5100-5195 INSPECTOR AUTO ALLOWANCE 4,500.00 4,500.00 0 01-241-5120-5112 BUILDING INSPECTOR SALARY 75,312.39 75,312.39 0 01-241-5127-5194 ELECTRIC-PLUMBING-GAS INSP 17,049.93 17,049.93 0 01-241-5161-5116 INSPECTOR CLERK WAGES 27,484.00 27,483.80 0.20 01-241-5161-5191 INSPECTOR CLERK CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 145.00 144.10 0.90 01-241-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 639.00 517.31 121.69

A8 01-241-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 400.00 75.00 325.00 01-241-5270-5200 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES 1,400.00 1,375.00 25.00

01-249-5120-5194 ANIMAL INSPECTOR STIPEND 3,900.00 3,900.00 0 01-249-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.00 19.85 80.15 01-249-5200-5700 OPERATING EXPENSES 200.00 0 200.00 01-249-5200-5711 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 100.00 0 100.00

291 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01-291-0055-5420-5850 EMT GRANT MATCH ATM 4/27/19 ART6 9,305.00 9,304.71 0.29 01-291-5120-5194 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR STIPE 3,921.29 3,921.29 0 01-291-5123-5197 DEPUTY EMERGENCY MGMT DIRECTOR STIP 1,568.25 1,568.25 0 01-291-5200-5400 SUPPLIES 1,098.00 1,029.97 68.03

292 ANIMAL & DOG CONTROL 01-292-5120-5113 ANIMAL/DOG CONTROL OFFICER STIPEND 13,051.00 8,896.74 4,154.26 01-292-5159-5113 ASSISTANT DOG OFFICER WAGES 2,500.00 0 2,500.00 01-292-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 600.00 600.00 0 01-292-5200-5242 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 750.00 -1469.82 2,219.82 01-292-5200-5318 MEDICAL 125.00 0 125.00 01-292-5200-5341 TELEPHONE 600.00 600.00 0 01-292-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 400.00 250.00 150.00 01-292-5200-5384 VETERINARY SERVICES 335.00 185.00 150.00 01-292-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 150.00 62.52 87.48 01-292-5200-5481 GASOLINE/DIESEL 400.00 218.66 181.34 01-292-5200-5591 CONSTABLE SUPPLIES 600.00 491.00 109.00 01-292-6109-5786 ANIMAL VAN FTM 9/12/16 ARTB 2,273.80 1,650.00 623.80

293 PARKING CLERK 01-293-5200-5343 PRINTING 2,588.00 2,588.00 0 01-293-5270-5310 PARKING TICKETS SERVICES 15,212.00 11,656.27 3,555.73

295 HARBORMASTER 01-295-0009-5419-5532 PILINGS ATM 4/7/2018 ART 6 12,000.00 1,633.18 10,366.82 01-295-3426-5786 PiILING REPLACEMENT ART D STM 533.07 533.07 0 01-295-3434-5786 PILING REPLACE STM16 ART D 463.85 463.85 0 01-295-5120-5113 HARBORMASTER SALARIES 47,253.32 47,253.32 0 01-295-5129-5194 ASST HARBORMASTER SALARY 4,188.33 4,188.33 0 01-295-5158-5194 ASSIST SHELLFISH CONSTABLE STIPENDS 1,451.22 1,451.22 0 01-295-5165-5126 SEASONAL, PART TIME 10,612.00 10,566.06 45.94 01-295-5168-5135 COURT TIME WAGES 621.00 621.00 0 01-295-5170-5194 SHELLFISH CONSTABLE STIPEND 1,741.91 1,741.91 0 01-295-5200-5197 EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND LICENSES 572.00 290.00 282.00 01-295-5200-5248 RADIO MAINTENANCE 572.00 0 572.00 01-295-5200-5251 BOAT MAINTENANCE 6,218.71 5,214.64 1,004.07 01-295-5200-5252 FLOAT MAINTENANCE 15,000.00 14,605.32 394.68 01-295-5200-5280 UNIFORMS 700.00 192.28 507.72 01-295-5200-5306 EMPLOYEE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 500.00 0 500.00 01-295-5200-5318 MEDICAL EXPENSES 306.00 195.00 111.00 01-295-5200-5341 TELEPHONE 3,825.00 2,669.32 1,155.68 01-295-5200-5343 PRINTING 770.00 672.56 97.44 01-295-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 772.23 770.70 1.53 01-295-5200-5434 PAINT 612.00 0 612.00 01-295-5200-5481 GASOLINE/DIESEL FOR VEHICLES 3,000.00 2,977.16 22.84 01-295-5200-5544 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 2,500.00 1,255.65 1,244.35 01-295-5200-5597 EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS 2,040.00 812.63 1,227.37 01-295-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 612.00 0 612.00 01-295-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 204.00 0 204.00 01-295-5200-5854 RADIO REPLACEMENTS 1,530.00 0 1,530.00 01-295-5250-5200 PUMPOUT BOAT SERVICES 1,530.00 1,060.94 469.06 01-295-5250-5231 WATER UTILITY CHARGES 705.00 249.56 455.44 01-295-5250-5235 SEWER UTILITY CHARGES 306.00 35.74 270.26 01-295-5260-5481 GASOLINE/DIESEL FOR BOATS 2,549.06 2,217.03 332.03 01-295-5270-5295 CRANE SERVICES 3,060.00 2,046.38 1,013.62 01-295-5300-5786 FLOAT & RAMP REPLACEMENT 20,400.00 15,790.75 4,609.25 01-295-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 491.73 491.73 0

A9 297 HARBOR ADVISORY 01-297-5161-5118 HARBOR ADVISORY SUPPORT CLERK 500.00 205.59 294.41

300 SCHOOL DEPT 01-3-802-3400-1-34-5 SCHOOL LUNCH SUBSIDY-DIRECTOR 11,725.91 11,538.45 187.46 01-3-802-3400-2-34-5 SCHOOL LUNCH SUBSIDY-WORKERS 16,202.69 16,202.69 0 01-3-802-3400-5-34-5 SCHOOL LUNCH SUBSIDY-SUPPLIES 18,299.70 18,868.54 -568.84 01-3-975-1210-1-34-5 SUPERINTENDENT 162,981.00 162,981.00 0 01-3-975-1210-2-34-5 SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY 71,022.64 71,022.64 0 01-3-975-1210-5-34-5 OFFICE EXPENSE 39,085.62 40,559.62 -1,474.00 01-3-975-1210-6-34-5 SUPERINTENDENT TRAVEL & DUES 7,973.36 7,964.94 8.42 01-3-975-1410-1-34-5 FINANCIAL ASSISTANT 84,897.94 84,897.94 0 01-3-975-1410-2-34-5 PAYROLL CLERK WAGES 59,440.76 59,790.84 -350.08 01-3-975-1430-4-34-5 LEGAL FEES 5,500.00 4,050.00 1,450.00 01-3-975-2315-1-31-5 PROGRAM COORDINATORS - ELEM 20,303.94 20,303.94 0 01-3-975-2315-1-32-5 PROGRAM COORDINATORS - MS 20,304.00 20,303.92 0.08 01-3-975-2315-1-33-5 PROGRAM COORDINATORS - HS 19,550.34 19,550.34 0 01-3-975-2315-1-34-5 PROGRAM COORDINATORS - DIST 5,075.98 5,925.89 -849.91 01-3-975-2430-5-34-1 SUPPLIES 13,221.79 13,221.79 0 01-3-975-5200-6-34-5 SUPERINTENDENT LIFE INSURANCE 1,853.00 1,852.52 0.48 01-3-976-2110-3-34-2 MEDICAID BILLING CLERK 4,200.00 3,948.12 251.88 01-3-976-2210-1-31-5 PRINCIPAL SALARY - ELEM 115,776.12 115,776.12 0 01-3-976-2210-1-31-5-30 ASST PRINCIPAL SALARY - ELEM 107,056.28 107,056.28 0 01-3-976-2210-1-32-5 PRINCIPAL SALARY - MS 114,817.92 114,817.92 0 01-3-976-2210-1-32-5-30 ASST PRINCIPAL SALARY - MS 77,769.00 77,768.08 0.92 01-3-976-2210-1-33-5 PRINCIPAL SALARY - HS 117,957.24 117,957.24 0 01-3-976-2210-1-33-5-30 ASST PRINCIPAL SALARY - HS 89,004.70 89,004.70 0 01-3-976-2210-2-31-5 PRINCIPAL SECRETARY WAGES - ELEM 46,792.00 47,879.80 -1,087.80 01-3-976-2210-2-31-5-31 TEACHER CLERK WAGES - ELEM 21,626.10 21,626.10 0 01-3-976-2210-2-32-5 PRINCIPAL SECRETARY WAGES - MS 49,319.00 50,365.40 -1,046.40 01-3-976-2210-2-32-5-31 TEACHER CLERK WAGES - MS 22,537.06 22,537.06 0 01-3-976-2210-2-33-5 PRINCIPAL SECRETARY WAGES - HS 48,483.00 48,390.40 92.60 01-3-976-2210-2-33-5-31 TEACHER CLERK WAGES - HS 26,918.00 26,298.28 619.72 01-3-976-2210-5-31-5 PRINCIPALS OFFICE EXP - ELEM 4,500.00 5,306.94 -806.94 01-3-976-2210-5-32-5 PRINCIPALS OFFICE EXP - MS 2,789.86 3,906.20 -1,116.34 01-3-976-2210-5-33-5 PRINCIPALS OFFICE EXP - HS 5,707.58 7,920.17 -2,212.59 01-3-976-2210-6-31-5 PRINCIPAL TRAVEL/MEMBERSHIP - ELEM 77.13 827.13 -750.00 01-3-976-2210-6-32-5 PRINCIPAL TRAVEL/MEMBERSHIP - MS 2,000.00 1,895.00 105.00 01-3-976-2210-6-33-5 PRINCIPAL TRAVEL/MEMBERSHIP - HS 531.84 522.88 8.96 01-3-976-2220-6-32-1 TEACHER MEMBERSHIPS - MS 200.00 0 200.00 01-3-976-2220-6-33-1 TEACHER MEMBERSHIPS - HS 250.00 0 250.00 01-3-976-2305-1-31-1 TEACHERS SALARIES - ELEM 1,376,168.14 1,376,168.14 0 01-3-976-2305-1-32-1 TEACHERS SALARIES - MS 1,074,587.05 1,074,587.05 0 01-3-976-2305-1-33-1 TEACHERS SALARIES - HS 1,172,636.85 1,172,636.85 0 01-3-976-2324-3-31-1 LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES - ELEM 18,234.93 19,451.73 -1,216.80 01-3-976-2324-3-32-1 LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES - MS 13,630.77 13,630.77 0 01-3-976-2324-3-33-1 LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES - HS 8,178.53 8,178.53 0 01-3-976-2325-3-31-1 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS - ELEM 46,969.95 46,969.95 0 01-3-976-2325-3-32-1 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS - MS 24,582.38 24,582.38 0 01-3-976-2325-3-33-1 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS - HS 21,415.75 21,415.75 0 01-3-976-2330-3-31-1 TEACHER ASSISTANT WAGES 55,904.71 55,077.90 826.81 01-3-976-2410-4-31-1 SOFTWARE/ONLINE SRVCS - ELEM 49.87 0 49.87 01-3-976-2410-4-32-1 SOFTWARE/ONLINE SRVCS - MS 1,908.00 1,908.00 0 01-3-976-2410-4-33-1 SOFTWARE/ONLINE SRVCS - HS 2,500.00 2,500.00 0 01-3-976-2410-5-31-1 TEXTBOOKS - ELEMENTARY 10,923.95 17,452.05 -6,528.10 01-3-976-2410-5-32-1 TEXTBOOKS - MIDDLE SCHOOL 13,500.00 9,953.53 3,546.47 01-3-976-2410-5-33-1 TEXTBOOKS - HIGH SCHOOL 21,645.01 21,645.01 0 01-3-976-2415-5-31-1 LIBRARY BOOKS & SUPPLIES - ELEM 5,500.00 4,709.13 790.87 01-3-976-2415-5-32-1 LIBRARY BOOKS & SUPPLIES - MS 4,883.86 4,883.86 0 01-3-976-2415-5-33-1 LIBRARY BOOKS & SUPPLIES - HS 3,240.39 3,079.76 160.63 01-3-976-2430-5-31-1 SUPPLIES - ELEMENTARY 21,100.00 10,840.11 10,259.89 01-3-976-2430-5-32-1 SUPPLIES - MIDDLE SCHOOL 11,100.00 10,044.45 1,055.55 01-3-976-2430-5-33-1 SUPPLIES - HIGH SCHOOL 10,041.92 10,041.92 0 01-3-976-2453-5-31-1 AV SUPPLIES - ELEM 500.00 0 500.00 01-3-976-2453-5-32-1 AV SUPPLIES - MS 1,000.00 1,000.00 0 01-3-976-2453-5-33-1 AV SUPPLIES - HS 406.54 299.29 107.25 01-3-976-2710-1-32-1 GUIDANCE COUNSELOR SAL - MS 53,070.00 53,069.90 0.10

A10 01-3-976-2710-1-33-1 GUIDANCE COUNSELOR SAL - HS 137,542.36 137,542.36 0 01-3-976-2710-2-33-1 GUIDANCE COUNSELOR SECRETARY 43,425.00 41,668.00 1,757.00 01-3-976-2710-5-32-1 GUIDANCE EXPENSES - MS 450.00 0 450.00 01-3-976-2710-5-33-1 GUIDANCE EXPENSES - HS 4,023.56 4,152.56 -129.00 01-3-976-2710-6-32-1 GUIDANCE TRAVEL - MS 200.00 0 200.00 01-3-976-2710-6-33-1 GUIDANCE TRAVEL - HS 75.40 75.40 0 01-3-976-3400-3-31-5 SCHOOL MONITOR - ELEM 67,332.01 66,333.01 999.00 01-3-976-3520-1-31-1 STIPENDS - ELEMENTARY 10,831.23 10,831.23 0 01-3-976-3520-1-32-1 STIPENDS - MIDDLE SCHOOL 42,885.88 38,171.88 4,714.00 01-3-976-3520-1-33-1 STIPENDS - HIGH SCHOOL 58,379.02 58,379.02 0 01-3-976-3520-5-32-5 ASSEMBLIES - MS 862.00 807.06 54.94 01-3-976-3520-5-33-5 ASSEMBLIES - HS 2,724.00 1,307.87 1,416.13 01-3-976-4230-4-31-5 REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT - ELEM 1,500.00 907.77 592.23 01-3-976-4230-4-32-5 REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT - MS 679.95 679.95 0 01-3-976-4230-4-33-5 REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT - HS 3,500.00 3,500.00 0 01-3-976-5550-3-34-5 CROSSING GUARDS 17,275.00 16,414.20 860.80 01-3-979-2110-1-34-2 SPED DIRECTOR 161,612.27 164,829.77 -3,217.50 01-3-979-2110-2-34-2 SPED SECRETARY SALARY 71,856.00 73,703.65 -1,847.65 01-3-979-2110-3-34-2 MEDICAID FILING EXPENSES 3,500.00 575.40 2,924.60 01-3-979-2110-5-34-2 SPED OFFICE EXPENSE 8,058.96 9,620.88 -1,561.92 01-3-979-2110-6-34-2 SPED DIRECTOR TRAVEL 1,000.00 149.89 850.11 01-3-979-2305-1-31-2 TEACHER SALARIES - ELEM 532,487.22 531,270.42 1,216.80 01-3-979-2305-1-32-2 TEACHER SALARIES - MS 444,507.05 444,507.05 0 01-3-979-2305-1-33-2 TEACHER SALARIES - HS 339,186.60 339,186.60 0 01-3-979-2325-3-31-2 SPED SUBSTITUTES - ELEM 23,314.30 23,314.30 0 01-3-979-2325-3-34-2 SPED SUBSTITUTES - DIST 1,561.23 1,561.23 0 01-3-979-2330-3-31-2 SPED TEACHER ASSISTANT - ELEM 389,147.06 389,147.06 0 01-3-979-2330-3-32-2 SPED TEACHER ASSISTANT - MS 148,263.23 148,263.23 0 01-3-979-2330-3-33-2 SPED TEACHER ASSISTANT - HS 82,381.60 82,381.60 0 01-3-979-2330-4-34-2 TUTORING SERVICES 15,588.30 16,313.64 -725.34 01-3-979-2331-3-34-2 SPED TUTORING SALARY 4,411.70 4,082.40 329.30 01-3-979-2430-5-34-2 SUPPLIES 10,300.00 8,080.10 2,219.90 01-3-979-2800-1-31-2 PSYCH/ADJUST COUNSELOR - ELEM 132,004.02 132,004.02 0 01-3-979-2800-1-32-2 PSYCH/ADJUST COUNSELOR - MS 24,960.00 24,960.00 0 01-3-979-2800-1-33-2 PSYCH/ADJUST COUNSELOR - HS 77,416.04 77,416.04 0 01-3-979-2800-4-34-2 OUTSIDE EVALUATIONS 269,108.04 263,896.47 5,211.57 01-3-979-3300-4-34-2 TRANSPORTATION/VAN EXPENSE 337,411.63 337,903.03 -491.40 01-3-979-9100-6-34-2 MASS TUITION 148,640.00 103,661.03 44,978.97 01-3-979-9200-6-34-2 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL 75,000.00 75,000.00 0 01-3-979-9300-6-34-2 PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION 1,094,530.99 1,151,159.55 -56,628.56 01-3-979-9400-6-34-2 COLLABORATIVE TUITION 243,094.00 243,094.00 0 01-3-979-9450-6-34-2 COLLABORATIVE MEMBERSHIPS 10,000.00 10,000.00 0 01-3-980-2352-1-34-1 PROF D INSTRUCTIONAL COACH - DIST 93,471.04 93,471.04 0 01-3-980-2357-1-34-1 MENTORS 20,985.50 20,985.50 0 01-3-980-2357-4-34-1 CONTRACTED SERVICES 20,000.00 17,215.39 2,784.61 01-3-980-2357-6-34-1 CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL 19,000.00 19,734.76 -734.76 01-3-982-3510-1-34-5 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 28,103.96 28,103.96 0 01-3-982-3510-2-34-5 ATHLETIC OFFICIALS-PAYROLL 12,000.00 11,595.30 404.70 01-3-982-3510-3-34-5 COACHES 100,153.65 100,153.65 0 01-3-982-3510-4-34-5 OFFICIALS CONTRACT SERVICES 25,437.00 25,437.00 0 01-3-982-3510-5-34-5 EQUIPMENT 23,839.46 23,839.46 0 01-3-982-3510-6-34-5 ATHLETIC EXPENSES 6,999.49 6,999.49 0 01-3-983-4110-3-34-5 CUSTODIAL LABOR 223,206.96 206,494.81 16,712.15 01-3-983-4110-3-34-5-32 CUSTODIAL SUB 43,961.13 41,746.43 2,214.70 01-3-983-4110-5-34-5 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 38,976.16 39,195.88 -219.72 01-3-983-4120-4-34-5 HEAT 126,035.51 128,125.51 -2,090.00 01-3-983-4130-4-34-5 UTILITY SERVICES 188,005.00 169,095.75 18,909.25 01-3-983-4220-1-34-5 DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND GROUND 72,979.00 72,970.04 8.96 01-3-983-4220-3-34-5 MAINTENANCE LABOR 93,276.29 92,562.31 713.98 01-3-983-4220-4-34-5 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING 32,200.00 26,627.16 5,572.84 01-3-983-4220-5-34-5 FUEL 1,500.00 905.68 594.32 01-3-983-4225-4-34-5 BUILDING SECURITY 7,002.75 7,118.47 -115.72 01-3-983-4230-4-34-5 REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT 28,250.00 9,185.53 19,064.47 01-3-984-3300-1-34-1 COORDINATOR 9,501.00 9,021.92 479.08 01-3-984-3300-3-34-1 BUS DRIVERS 54,232.00 47,823.68 6,408.32 01-3-984-3300-3-34-1-32 BUS DRIVER - SUBSTITUTES 3,502.79 3,502.79 0 01-3-984-3300-5-34-1 FUEL 5,000.00 2,216.14 2,783.86

A11 01-3-984-4230-6-34-1 BUS MAINTENANCE 5,155.42 5,155.42 0 01-3-984-7500-6-34-5 BUS LEASE 49,247.37 54,963.29 -5,715.92 01-3-985-3200-1-34-5 NURSES 181,008.10 181,008.10 0 01-3-985-3200-3-34-5 NURSE SUBSTITUTES 11,100.00 10,650.00 450.00 01-3-985-3200-5-34-5 NURSING SUPPLIES 9,000.00 16,434.92 -7,434.92 01-3-986-5100-6-34-5 EARLY RETIREMENT 15,000.00 6,884.29 8,115.71 01-300-0037-5419-5430 SMOKE DECTECTORS ATM 4/7/18 ART6 6,000.00 0 6,000.00 01-300-0007-5420-5870 CAFETERIA FREEZER ATM 4/27/19 ART6 50,000.00 36,450.57 13,549.43 01-300-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 35,629.62 34,275.76 1,353.86 01-390-5600-5650 NORTH SHORE VOC-TECH ASSMT 484,300.00 480,972.00 3,328.00

400 DEPT PUBLIC 01-400-6109-5786 LONG BEACH WALL FTM 9/12/16 ART B 3,500.00 3,426.67 73.33 01-401-5108-5118 DPW MEETING SUPPORT CLERK WAGES 3,780.00 1,993.76 1,786.24 01-401-5108-5132 DPW COMMISSIONERS STIPENDS 3,050.00 3,049.90 0.10 01-401-5120-5112 DPW DIRECTOR SALARY 57,995.82 57,995.82 0 01-401-5120-5195 DIRECTORS AUTO ALLOWANCE 3,000.00 2,500.00 500.00 01-401-5123-5112 ASSISTANT DPW DIRECTOR SALARY 38,679.55 22,961.05 15,718.50 01-401-5130-5112 FIELD COORDINATOR SALARY 39,816.42 37,453.83 2,362.59 01-401-5134-5112 GIS PROGRAM MANAGER SALARY 23,477.00 23,461.06 15.94 01-401-5142-5112 OFFICE MANAGER SALARY 24,898.00 24,314.64 583.36 01-401-5143-5113 COMMUNITY HOUSE FACILITY MGR 15,000.00 0 15,000.00 01-402-5142-5115 DPW FIELD CLERICAL WAGES 19,239.00 16,637.14 2,601.86 01-402-5142-5191 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 705.00 269.50 435.50 01-402-5143-5115 PUBLIC PROPERTY WAGES 220,078.87 215,447.23 4,631.64 01-402-5143-5126 TEMPORARY, PART TIME 23,283.02 21,519.72 1,763.30 01-402-5144-5115 PARKS, BEACHES & FORESTRY WAGES 64,152.46 63,906.79 245.67 01-402-5145-5115 HIGHWAY REGULAR WAGES 248,808.52 204,308.58 44,499.94 01-402-5147-5115 SOLID WASTE WAGES 122,802.38 122,802.38 0 01-402-5148-5115 GARAGE WAGES 66,391.41 66,291.26 100.15 01-402-5149-5115 WASTEWATER WAGES 39,244.42 36,750.54 2,493.88 01-402-5150-5115 WATER WAGES 39,244.42 36,750.54 2,493.88 01-402-5151-5115 CEMETERY WAGES 129,265.50 129,265.50 0 01-403-5161-5126 DPW SEASONAL, CLERICAL 1,765.63 733.83 1,031.80 01-403-5176-5126 DPW ENGINEERING INTERN 2,000.00 1,225.00 775.00 01-403-5177-5126-45 DPW SEASONAL, CEMETERY 15,734.37 7,422.00 8,312.37 01-403-5177-5126-47 DPW SEASONAL, SOLID WASTE 32,500.00 18,865.88 13,634.12 01-404-5180-5130-39 OVERTIME - BUILDINGS 400.00 399.12 0.88 01-404-5180-5130-40 OVERTIME - SWEEPING OT WAGES 204.00 0 204.00 01-404-5180-5130-41 OVERTIME - RUBBISH COLLECTION 9,483.00 8,700.14 782.86 01-404-5180-5130-42 OVERTIME - STORM DAMAGE OT WAG 2,020.00 1,598.05 421.95 01-404-5180-5130-43 OVERTIME - RESTROOMS OT WAGES 22,690.00 15,158.32 7,531.68 01-404-5180-5130-44 OVERTIME - PARKS, BEACHES & FO 1,530.00 636.78 893.22 01-404-5180-5130-45 OVERTIME - CEMETERIES OT WAGES 2,104.00 1,851.87 252.13 01-404-5180-5130-46 OVERTIME - HIGHWAY OT WAGES 1,954.00 687.88 1,266.12 01-404-5180-5130-47 OVERTIME - SOLIDWASTE OT WAGES 17,371.00 6,119.80 11,251.20 01-404-5181-5130-48 OVERTIME - SNOW PLOWING 35,700.00 8,976.55 26,723.45 01-404-5181-5130-49 OVERTIME - SANDING 16,524.00 12,101.33 4,422.67 01-404-5181-5130-51 OVERTIME - SNOW REMOVAL 8,729.00 2,264.64 6,464.36 01-404-5181-5130-52 OVERTIME - EQUIP MAINTENANCE 306.00 166.94 139.06 01-405-5243-5211 PUBLIC PROPERTIES ELECTRICITY 45,838.06 45,838.06 0 01-405-5243-5212 PUBLIC PROPERTIES NATURAL GAS 4,090.60 4,090.60 0 01-405-5243-5213 PUBLIC PROPERTIES FUEL OIL 23,721.60 23,721.60 0 01-405-5245-5211 STREET LIGHTS 93,999.61 93,999.61 0 01-405-5247-5211 SOLID WASTE ELECTRICITY 4,947.51 4,947.51 0 01-405-5247-5212 SOLID WASTE NATURAL GAS/PROPANE 1,780.21 1,780.21 0 01-405-5248-5481 HIGHWAY - GASOLINE/DIESEL 40,131.22 40,131.22 0 01-406-5200-5530 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES -126.00 126.00 01-406-5228-5191 CLOTHING EXPENSE 7,439.79 7,439.79 0 01-406-5242-5197 EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND LICENSES 1,978.00 1,978.00 0 01-406-5242-5341 TELEPHONE 2,070.60 2,070.60 0 01-406-5242-5343 PRINTING 304.01 304.01 0 01-406-5242-5345 ADVERTISING 755.25 755.25 0 01-406-5242-5380 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 26,001.87 26,001.87 0 01-406-5242-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,451.65 4,355.61 96.04 01-406-5242-5422 COPIER SUPPLIES 234.80 234.80 0 01-406-5242-5423 COMPUTER SUPPLIES 405.09 279.13 125.96

A12 01-406-5242-5531 TECHNICAL SUPPLIES 457.02 391.32 65.70 01-406-5242-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 109.20 109.20 0 01-406-5242-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 200.00 200.00 0 01-406-5243-5197 EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND LICENSES 895.00 895.00 0 01-406-5243-5200 PURCHASES OF SERVICES 5,500.00 5,500.00 0 01-406-5243-5231 WATER UTILITY CHARGES 18,459.04 18,459.04 0 01-406-5243-5241 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS 10,512.56 10,512.56 0 01-406-5243-5241-02 BUILDINGS - COMMUNITY HOUSE 14,995.72 14,995.72 0 01-406-5243-5241-03 BUILDINGS - LEGION BUILDING 27.00 27.00 0 01-406-5243-5241-20 BUILDINGS - POLICE STATION 4,318.06 4,318.06 0 01-406-5243-5241-25 BUILDINGS - FIRE STATIONS 8,508.36 8,508.36 0 01-406-5243-5241-61 BUILDINGS - LIBRARY 1,695.87 1,695.87 0 01-406-5243-5245 GRAFFITI REMOVAL 0 0 0 01-406-5243-5341 TELEPHONE 2,070.60 2,070.60 0 01-406-5243-5380 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 20,936.80 19,756.80 1,180.00 01-406-5243-5430 BUILDING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 15,387.00 15,387.00 0 01-406-5243-5432 HAND & POWER TOOLS 308.19 308.19 0 01-406-5243-5450 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 18,281.59 17,433.06 848.53 01-406-5243-5530 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 12,826.84 9,752.03 3,074.81 01-406-5243-5533 SIGNS & POSTS 2,500.49 2,500.49 0 01-406-5244-5231 WATER UTILITY CHARGES 5,798.53 5,798.53 0 01-406-5244-5255 PARKS MAINTENANCE 6,026.62 6,026.62 0 01-406-5244-5277 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,083.74 2,083.74 0 01-406-5244-5298 TREE WORK 2,390.97 2,390.97 0 01-406-5244-5424 STICKERS 1,248.00 1,248.00 0 01-406-5244-5461 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 1,168.83 1,168.83 0 01-406-5244-5466 NURSERY STOCK & MATERIALS 342.11 274.11 68.00 01-406-5244-5530 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 2,013.60 2,013.60 0 01-406-5245-5197 EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND LICENSES 1,180.00 1,180.00 0 01-406-5245-5286 CATCH BASINS 2,047.00 2,047.00 0 01-406-5245-5341 TELEPHONE 2,070.59 2,070.59 0 01-406-5245-5380 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 15,976.07 15,976.07 0 01-406-5245-5461 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 10,026.21 10,026.21 0 01-406-5245-5530 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 7,319.70 7,319.70 0 01-406-5245-5534 GRAVEL 1,194.45 1,194.45 0 01-406-5245-5535 PATCH 8,703.39 8,703.39 0 01-406-5246-5292 SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACTS 3,452.10 3,452.10 0 01-406-5246-5380 SNOW & ICE PURCHASED SERVICES 28,953.38 36,254.17 -7,300.79 01-406-5246-5485 SNOW & ICE PARTS & ACCESSORIES 1,858.63 1,858.63 0 01-406-5246-5486 PLOW PARTS 4,059.48 4,059.48 0 01-406-5246-5530 SNOW & ICE PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 10,808.24 10,808.24 0 01-406-5246-5536 SALT 37,764.76 74,012.00 -36,247.24 01-406-5246-5537 SAND 1,170.79 1,170.79 0 01-406-5247-5341 TELEPHONE 2,070.59 2,070.59 0 01-406-5247-5380 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 62,332.95 62,332.95 0 01-406-5247-5385 TRAILER TIPPING 178,728.39 178,728.39 0 01-406-5247-5386 RECYCLING 56,773.28 56,773.28 0 01-406-5247-5400 PAY AS THROW BAGS 53,862.06 53,862.06 0 01-406-5247-5461 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 2,493.36 1,700.36 793.00 01-406-5247-5530 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 6,955.62 6,955.62 0 01-406-5248-5242 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 30,473.04 29,030.54 1,442.50 01-406-5248-5380 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 8,039.95 8,039.95 0 01-406-5248-5461 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 809.79 809.79 0 01-406-5248-5482 TIRES & TUBES 2,464.13 2,464.13 0 01-406-5248-5483 MOTOR OIL & LUBES 917.56 917.56 0 01-406-5248-5485 PARTS & ACCESSORIES 21,599.43 21,599.43 0 01-406-5248-5530 PARTS & ACCESSORIES 13,955.47 12,911.31 1,044.16 01-406-5251-5231 WATER UTILITY CHARGES 1,591.70 1,591.70 0 01-406-5251-5380 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 2,870.96 2,783.36 87.60 01-406-5251-5461 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 1,833.87 1,833.87 0 01-406-5251-5530 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES 1,072.45 1,072.45 0 01-406-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 6,776.75 6,776.75 0 01-410-0006-5419-5430 T-WHARF RR VENT ATM 4-7-18 ART6 800.00 800.00 0 01-410-0009-5418-5532 PILINGS ATM 4/1/17 ART 6 12,000.00 0 12,000.00 01-410-0010-5418-5840 NPDES WATER IMPROV ATM 4/1/17 ART 6 88,425.00 54,182.40 34,242.60 01-410-0010-5420-5840 NPDES WATER IMPROV ATM4/27/19 ART6 70,500.00 0 70,500.00 01-410-0011-5418-5240 BEACH ST GRATE REP ATM 4/1/17 ART 6 10,000.00 7,050.00 2,950.00

A13 01-410-0014-5418-5249 FIRE ALARM UPGRDE ATM 4/1/17 ART 6 8,177.34 0 8,177.34 01-410-0035-5418-5840 EVANS FIELD HANDICAP RAMP 22,305.60 5,850.00 16,455.80 01-410-0039-5419-5430 LIBRARY ENTRY DOOR ATM 4-7-18 ART6 1,365.13 0 1,365.13 01-410-0041-5420-5840 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS MASTER 251,771.44 217,191.69 34,579.75 01-410-0042-5419-5850 TXF STATION EXCAVATOR ATM4-7-18 15,000.00 10,451.23 4,548.77 01-410-0048-5420-5840 EVANS FIELD HNDCAP RAMP ATM 4-27-19 10,000.00 10,000.00 01-410-0052-5420-5430 FOREST FIRE RETROFIT ATM 4/27/19 A6 50,000.00 35,803.78 14,196.22 01-410-0054-5419-5840- LB COASTAL RESIL 4-27-19 ART V 187,570.00 121,062.50 66,507.50 01-410-0272-5786 A/B STM 4/2/11 LB SIDEWALKS 4,865.77 3,996.64 869.13 01-410-3358-5786 BENCH REPLACE A6/14 ATM 5,683.89 0 5,683.89 01-410-3359-5786 TRASH BARREL REPLACE A6/14 ATM 3,560.20 0 3,560.20 01-410-3386-5786 BEDROCK WELL ACCESS ATM 4/6/13 Art T 110,000.00 0 110,000.00 01-410-3421-5420-5870 LIBRARY BOILER COMPL ATM 4-27-19 A6 10,000.00 10,000.00 0

510 BOARD OF HEALTH 01-510-5136-5111 BOARD MEMBERS STIPENDS 900.00 900.00 0 01-510-5138-5113 HEALTH AGENT SALARY 37,565.21 37,565.21 0 01-510-5161-5117 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WAGES 16,806.00 12,303.00 4,503.00 01-510-5176-5127 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE WAGES 12,000.00 0 12,000.00 01-510-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 19,213.50 13,363.50 5,850.00 01-510-5200-5306 TEMPLOYEE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 247.50 247.50 0 01-510-5200-5315 TESTING 1,301.50 1,091.00 210.50 01-510-5200-5343 PRINTING 350.00 285.92 64.08 01-510-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 300.00 0 300.00 01-510-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 648.55 648.55 0 01-510-5200-5587 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 400.00 200.63 199.37 01-510-5200-5711 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 1,127.50 264.69 862.81 01-510-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 250.00 210.00 40.00 01-510-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 11.99 11.99 0 01-510-3200-5420-5786 PY UNPAID BILLS FTM 9-9-19 51.45 51.45 0

541 COUNCIL ON AGING 01-541-5120-5112 COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR SALARY 46,371.26 46,371.26 0 01-541-5161-5117 COA CLERICAL WAGES 2,610.68 2,547.00 63.68 01-541-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 4,922.20 2,208.18 2,714.02 01-541-5200-5341 TELEPHONE 771.00 758.30 12.70 01-541-5200-5354 BUS TRANSPORTATION 3,173.00 450.00 2,723.00 01-541-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,725.00 3,516.15 1,208.85 01-541-5200-5710 TRAVEL & MEETINGS 1,212.00 908.87 303.13 01-541-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 731.80 731.80 0 01-541-5200-5850 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT 1,302.00 660.42 641.58 01-541-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 100.00 100.00 0

543 VETERANS 01-543-5250-5770 VETERANS BENEFITS 30,000.00 7,629.05 22,370.95 01-543-5600-5620 VETERAN'S AGENT ASSESSMENT 15,500.00 15,000.00 500.00

610 PUBLIC LIBRARY 01-610-5120-5112 LIBRARY DIRECTOR SALARY 76,883.00 76,883.00 0 01-610-5156-5115 LIBRARY ADMIN ASSISTANT WAGES 32,893.00 11,628.48 21,264.52 01-610-5156-5116 LIBRARY LABOR (>20) WAGES 188,972.00 188,954.66 17.34 01-610-5156-5117 LIBRARY LABOR (<20) WAGES 50,147.00 41,571.17 8,575.83 01-610-5156-5128 PAGES WAGES 10,022.00 8,181.00 1,841.00 01-610-5156-5129 SUBSTITUTES WAGES 21,214.00 11,487.84 9,726.16 01-610-5156-5191 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 400.00 0 400.00 01-610-5156-5193 TRAINING WAGES 7,175.00 2,363.08 4,811.92 01-610-5200-5211 ELECTRICITY 14,411.62 9,186.40 5,225.22 01-610-5200-5213 FUEL OIL 11,656.00 5,020.83 6,635.17 01-610-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,403.00 830.82 572.18 01-610-5200-5423 TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES 6,658.00 6,658.00 0 01-610-5200-5450 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 2,304.00 1,709.88 594.12 01-610-5200-5582 LIBRARY SUPPLIES 7,372.00 3,547.16 3,824.84 01-610-5200-5787 DUES & TRAVEL 592.38 592.38 0 01-610-5250-5700-71 LIBRARY MATERIALS-ADULT 83,329.00 80,441.38 2,887.62 01-610-5250-5700-72 LIBRARY MATERIALS-JUNIOR 27,777.00 19,588.32 8,188.68 01-610-5270-5241 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS 11,531.00 11,288.16 242.84 01-610-5270-5326 TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 8,550.00 8,389.36 160.64

A14 01-610-5270-5387 LIBRARY NETWORK 31,364.00 31,364.00 0 01-610-3421-5786 Library Heating System ATM16 Art 6 23,920.38 23,920.38 0

630 RECREATIONAL 01-630-5120-5117 RECREATION DIRECTOR SALARY 29,226.00 0 29,226.00 01-630-5161-5117 CLERICAL WAGES 14,028.00 0 14,028.00 01-630-5200-5306 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 600.00 0 600.00 01-630-5200-5319 CUSTODIAL FEES 1,700.00 0 1,700.00 01-630-5200-5340 COMMUNICATION SERVICES WEBSITE 1,000.00 0 1,000.00 01-630-5200-5345 ADVERTISING 671.00 0 671.00 01-630-5200-5420 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,700.00 0 1,700.00 01-630-5200-5700 PROGRAM COSTS 5,000.00 1,657.00 3,343.00 01-630-5200-5730 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 180.00 0 180.00

635 GRANITE PIER 01-635-5175-5126 SEASONAL LABOR 13,874.40 13,833.39 41.01 01-635-5200-5344 POSTAGE 450.00 440.00 10.00 01-635-5200-5388 PORTABLE FACILITIES 888.00 750.00 138.00 01-635-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 18.00 0 18.00 01-635-5200-5700 OTHER CHARGES 7,641.00 6,219.68 1,421.32 01-635-5500-5785 ENCUMBERED EXPENSES 490.20 486.39 3.81

638 THATCHER ISLAND 01-638-5156-5126 BOAT DRIVER WAGES 11,861.30 11,861.30 0 01-638-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 2,167.00 2,166.21 0.79 01-638-5200-5400 SUPPLIES 4,313.00 4,273.13 39.87 01-638-5200-5481 GASOLINE/DIESEL 3,654.00 3,654.00 0

639 STRAITSMOUTH 01-639-5200-5700 STRAITSMOUTH ISLAND EXPENSES 1,000.00 1,000.00 0

692 MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE 01-692-5200-5200 PURCHASE OF SERVICES 350.00 0 350.00 01-692-5200-5421 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,258.00 1,513.95 744.05

700 DEBT & INTEREST 01-710-5900-5910 MATURING DEBT - PRINCIPAL 955,000.00 955,000.00 0 01-751-5900-5915 MATURING DEBT - INTEREST 222,813.00 222,812.44 0.56 01-752-5900-5925 TEMP LOAN INTEREST 16,000.00 4,713.40 11,286.60 01-753-5900-5920 PRINCIPAL ON NOTES 60,000.00 60,000.00 0

820 STATE 01-820-5600-5633 SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT 15,397.00 0 15,397.00 01-820-5600-5634 RETIRED TEACHERS HEALTH INSURA 623,001.00 623,004.00 -3.00 01-820-5600-5636 AIR POLLUTION DISTRICTS (B.4.) 3,341.00 3,341.00 0 01-820-5600-5637 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL 3,859.00 3,859.00 0 01-820-5600-5639 RMV NON-RENEWAL SURCHARGE (B.7) 14,740.00 12,520.00 2,220.00 01-820-5600-5643 REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY 95,552.00 95,552.00 0 01-820-5600-5646 SCHOOL CHOICE SENDING TUITION 243,562.00 217,739.00 25,823.00

900 BENEFITS 01-911-5190-5176 CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONS 1,812,248.00 1,802,399.00 9,849.00 01-913-5193-5171 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 50,000.00 1,295.34 48,704.66 01-914-5196-5172 HEALTH INSURANCE 4,707,691.00 4,503,293.58 204,397.42 01-914-5196-5181 LIFE INSURANCE 13,000.00 12,062.87 937.13 01-914-5960-5968 OPEB RESERVE TXFR TO TRUST FUND 125,000.00 125,000.00 0 01-916-5194-5173 FICA/MEDICARE 243,000.00 237,629.18 5,370.82 01-917-5195-5179 SICK LEAVE BUYBACK - ALL EMP 71,300.00 71,300.00 0

940 INSURANCE 01-940-5200-5170 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 202,457.00 126,126.00 76,331.00 01-940-5200-5742-60 WATERCRAFT 24,151.00 22,942.00 1,209.00 01-940-5200-5742-61 DWELLING FIRE 7,306.00 7,290.16 15.84 01-940-5200-5742-62 SPECIAL MULTI PER 109,865.00 109,865.00 0 01-940-5200-5742-63 COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE 59,946.00 45,912.00 14,034.00 01-940-5200-5743-64 SCHOOL BOARD OFFICIALS LIABILITY 4,884.00 4,329.00 555.00 01-940-5200-5743-65 GENERAL LIABILITY/UMBRELLA 56,213.00 35,242.00 20,971.00

A15 01-940-5200-5743-66 BLASTING BOND 100.00 100.00 0 01-940-5200-5743-67 PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY 20,854.00 13,787.00 7,067.00 01-940-5200-5743-70 POLICE/FIRE/AMBULANCE 84,012.00 80,005.00 4,007.00

990 TRANSFERS OUT 01-990-5960-5962 TRANSFERS TO SPECIAL REVENUE 0 0 0 01-990-5960-5966 TRANSFER TO ENTERPRISE FUND 0 0 0 01-990-5960-5968 TRANSFER TO TRUST FUNDS 292,810.00 292,810.00 0

TOTALS 33,298,587.17 30,758,814.81 2,539,085.87

A16 TOWN OF ROCKPORT COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT EXPENDITURES June 30, 2020

Original Carry Fwd Final Expended Unexpended Account Code Description Budget Forward Budget Balance Balance

27-178-0028-5418-5840GRANITE PIER STAIRCASE CREATION 0 22,321.89 22,321.89 0 22,321.89 27-178-0030-5418-5840ATLANTIC PATH ACCESS FTM 9/11/17 0 50,000.00 50,000.00 0 50,000.00 27-178-0047-5419-5840STRAITS ISLAND ACCESS IMPROVE FTM 0 6,550.00 6,550.00 0 6,550.00 27-178-0048-5419-5840EVANS FIELD HANDICAP ENTRANCE FTM 0 15,000.00 15,000.00 0 15,000.00 27-178-0049-5419-5304HARVEY & BARLETTA PK ENGINEER FTM 0 35,000.00 35,000.00 18,637.50 16,362.50 27-178-0050-5419-5240DAVIS PARK RESTORATION FTM 9/17/18 0 25,000.00 25,000.00 471.01 24,528.99

A17 27-178-2098-5786-17SANDPIPER PARK FTM AE/17 9/12/16 0 11,043.49 11,043.49 0 11,043.49 27-178-3279-5786-09AD3/09FTM WATERSHED PROTECTION 0 93,750.00 93,750.00 0 93,750.00 27-178-3408-5786-14FRONT BEACH FTM 9/14 0 8,794.27 8,794.27 0 8,794.27 27-179-5161-5118 CPC SUPPORT CLERK 5,000.00 0 5,000.00 430.76 4,569.24 27-179-5200-5786 CPA ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 25,100.00 0 25,100.00 9,345.00 15,755.00 27-179-5960-5968 CPA TRANSFER TO CONSERVATION TRUST100,000.00 0 100,000.00100,000.00 0 27-196-0049-5420-5304ROCKPORT LIBRARY ENGINEERING SERVICE27,400.00 0 27,400.00 0 27,400.00 27-196-0051-5419-5840RKPT ART MUSEUM ROOF FTM 9/17/18 0 7,031.50 7,031.50 7,031.50 0 27-196-0060-5420-5786SANDY BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY GRANT49,900.00 0 49,900.00 0 49,900.00 27-196-2095-5786-17PIGEON COVE FIRE FTM AE/17 9/12/16 0 300,000.00 300,000.00 0 300,000.00 27-196-5960-5961 TRANFERS TO GENERAL FUND 171,375.00 0 171,375.00171,375.00 0 27-197-0032-5418-5786GRANT TO HARBORLIGHT FTM 9/11/17 0 20,000.00 20,000.00 0 20,000.00 27-197-0032-5419-5786GRANT TO HARBORLIGHT FTM 9/17/18 0 250,000.00 250,000.00 0 250,000.00 27-197-0032-5420-5786GRANT TO HARBORLIGHT FTM 9/9/19 200,000.00 0 200,000.00 0 200,000.00 27-197-0061-5420-5786AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS CONSULTANT23,000.00 0 23,000.00 0 23,000.00 TOTALS 601,775.00 844,491.15 1,446,266.15 307,290.77 1,138,975.38 Town of Rockport Statement of Revenue, Expenses, and Change in Fund Balance - Budgeted and Actual Year=2020 and Date Range from 07/01/2019 to 06/30/2020 and Object Segment for Exp=3 and Object Segment for Rev=5

FUND 60 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND

REVENUE Est Rev Adj Est Rev Actual YTD Diff PENALTIES AND INTEREST 0.00 0.00 10,766.86 -10,766.86 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 1,697,726.00 1,697,726.00 1,696,241.76 1,484.24 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES 150,000.00 150,000.00 109,127.97 40,872.03 OTHER UTILITY NON-USAGE CHRGS 0.00 0.00 41,999.21 -41,999.21 FEES 0.00 0.00 22,271.33 -22,271.33

REVENUE TOTALS 1,847,726.00 1,847,726.00 1,880,407.13 -32,681.13

EXPENSE Orig Budget Adjust Budget Actual YTD Diff ADMIN LABOR 121,316.00 109,634.28 87,115.12 22,519.16 DPW - FIELD LABOR 521,037.00 523,839.94 523,839.94 0.00 SEASONAL LABOR 0.00 2,000.00 1,225.00 775.00 OVERTIME 18,017.00 24,895.78 24,142.34 753.44 DPW - FUEL/LIGHT/POWER 187,994.00 187,994.00 110,568.90 77,425.10 DPW - EXPENSES 307,862.00 307,862.00 251,893.77 55,968.23 WATER 87,134.00 242,702.56 78,367.67 164,334.89 MATURING DEBT 155,000.00 155,000.00 155,000.00 0.00 MATURING DEBT INTEREST 29,750.00 29,750.00 29,750.04 -0.04 TRANSFERS 458,802.36 458,802.36 458,802.36 0.00

EXPENSE TOTALS 1,886,912.36 2,042,480.92 1,720,705.14 321,775.78

FUND 60 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND TOTALS -39,186.36 -194,754.92 159,701.99 -354,456.91

GRAND TOTAL -39,186.36 -194,754.92 159,701.99 -354,456.91

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A18 Town of Rockport Statement of Revenue, Expenses, and Change in Fund Balance - Budgeted and Actual Year=2020 and Date Range from 07/01/2019 to 06/30/2020 and Object Segment for Exp=3 and Object Segment for Rev=5

FUND 65 SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND

REVENUE Est Rev Adj Est Rev Actual YTD Diff PENALTIES AND INTEREST 0.00 0.00 9,605.68 -9,605.68 WATER LIENS ADDED TO TAXES 1,927,399.00 1,927,399.00 1,926,436.90 962.10 OTHER UTILITY NON-USAGE CHRGS 0.00 0.00 6,150.00 -6,150.00 UTILITY LIENS ADDED TO TAXES 125,000.00 125,000.00 118,741.07 6,258.93 LICENSES & PERMITS 0.00 0.00 2,245.00 -2,245.00 BETTERMENTS - APPORTIONED 0.00 0.00 78.90 -78.90 BETTERMENTS - COMM INTEREST 0.00 0.00 15.78 -15.78 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.00 0.00 694.00 -694.00

REVENUE TOTALS 2,052,399.00 2,052,399.00 2,063,967.33 -11,568.33

EXPENSE Orig Budget Adjust Budget Actual YTD Diff ADMIN LABOR 124,612.00 116,287.69 90,493.34 25,794.35 DPW - FIELD LABOR 544,553.00 550,877.31 499,082.99 51,794.32 SEASONAL LABOR 0.00 2,000.00 1,225.00 775.00 OVERTIME 17,162.00 17,162.00 11,112.79 6,049.21 DPW - FUEL/LIGHT/POWER 259,746.00 259,746.00 224,291.85 35,454.15 DPW - EXPENSES 325,340.00 325,340.00 263,547.69 61,792.31 SEWER 144,877.00 441,073.79 135,010.57 306,063.22 MATURING DEBT 220,000.00 220,000.00 220,000.00 0.00 MATURING DEBT INTEREST 66,688.00 66,688.00 66,687.54 0.46 TRANSFERS 444,298.00 444,298.00 444,298.00 0.00

EXPENSE TOTALS 2,147,276.00 2,443,472.79 1,955,749.77 487,723.02

FUND 65 SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND TOTALS -94,877.00 -391,073.79 108,217.56 -499,291.35

GRAND TOTAL -94,877.00 -391,073.79 108,217.56 -499,291.35

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A19 TOWN OF ROCKPORT RESERVE FUND AND END OF YEAR TRANSFERS Fiscal Year 2020

Account Account Transfer Debit Credit Code Description Description Amount Amount 01-220-5127-5194FIREFIGHTER STIPENDS Year End Transfer FY20 - Fire $7,947.02 01-220-5200-5874FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT Year End Transfer FY20 - Fire $7,947.02 01-225-5200-5485PARTS & ACCESSORIES Year End Transfer - Forest Fire $320.04

A20 01-225-5126-5121FOREST FIREFIGHTER STIPENDSYear End Transfer - Forest Fire $320.04 01-151-5277-5316LEGAL FEES Year End Transfer - Fica/Medicare $7,000.00 01-916-5194-5173FICA/MEDICARE Year End Transfer - Fica/Medicare $7,000.00 01-210-5167-5119CIVILIAN DISPATCHER WAGESYear End Transfer - Police Equipment$3,000.00 01-210-5270-5247POLICE EQUIPMENT MAINTANCEYear End Transfer - Police Equipment $3,000.00 01-210-5167-5119CIVILIAN DISPATCHER WAGESYear End Transfer - Lifeguards $8,500.00 01-215-5178-5126LIFEGUARDS Year End Transfer - Lifeguards $8,500.00 01-131-5285-5782RESERVE FUND Police - PARKING METER REPAIR $40,000.00 01-212-5200-5250PARKING METER Police - PARKING METER REPAIR $40,000.00

TOTALS $66,767.06 $66,767.06 CARRIE ARNAUD TOWN OF ROCKPORT Treasurer/Collector P.O. Box 150 Phone (978) 546-6648 34 Broadway Fax (978) 546-3236 Rockport, MA 01966 Email: [email protected]

November 2nd, 2020

TO: The Citizens of Rockport, Massachusetts

FROM: Carrie Arnaud, BA, CMMT/CMMC Finance Director & Treasurer/Collector

The financial summary for Fiscal Year 2020, which ended June 30th, 2020, is presented below:

Treasurer’s Cash (Including Trust Funds) $19,039,571.09

Summary of Trust Fund Activity $5,071,973.67

Accounts Receivable Balances at 6-30-2020 $1,608,031.79

Report of Maturing Debt at 6-30-2020 $8,635,000.00

Bond Principal Payments in FY20 $1,330,000.00

Bond Interest Payments in FY20 $319,250.14

Bond Principal and Interest due in FY21 $1,539,412.50

Details are presented in the pages following this summary.

This information is unaudited.

TC1 TOWN OF ROCKPORT Year Ending - JUNE 30, 2020

ANNUAL REPORT OF TREASURER'S CASH

A. Cash and checks in office -

B. Non-Interest Bearing Checking Accounts Financial Institution Purpose Balance -

Total -

C. Interest Bearing Checking Accounts Financial Institution Purpose Balance

Bank of America Parking Clerk 94,577.02 Cape Ann Savings Bank Library Building 1,769.07 Cape Ann Savings Bank Money Market 1,883,427.26 Cape Ann Savings Bank Nextel 14,371.36 Cape Ann Savings Bank Meals Tax 15.35 Century Bank Lockbox 6,235,330.80 BrooklineBank Online Receipts 1,372,330.03 BrooklineBank Meter Account 134,481.14 BrooklineBank Elementary School 60,708.85 BrooklineBank Middle School 79,624.95 BrooklineBank High School 136,599.63 BrooklineBank Accounts Payable 21,860.38 Institution for Savings Accounts Payable 3,532.14 Institution for Savings Payroll 37,016.39

Total 10,075,644.37

D. Liquid Investments Financial Institution Number of Accounts Balance

Century Bank 1 416,038.26 Eastern Bank 1 3,292,760.74 MMDT - Federated Investors 1 81,322.00

Total 3,790,121.00

E. Term Investments Certificates of Deposits Financial Institution Purpose Balance

BrooklineBank CD 1 101,832.05

Total 101,832.05

F. Trust Funds Financial Institution Number of Accounts Balance

Bartholomew & Co 1 715,093.56 Bartholomew & Co 44 4,356,880.11

Total 5,071,973.67

TOTAL OF ALL CASH AND INVESTMENTS 19,039,571.09

TC2 Town of Rockport Summary of Trust Fund Activity Fiscal Year 2020 - Ended 06/30/20

Beginning Non- Beginning Expendable Expendable Total Unrealized Ending Market Category Fund 7/1/2019 7/1/2019 Total Deposits Withdrawals Interest Paid Loss/Gain Value 06/30/20 Cap Proj/Special Rev THACHER ISLAND $ 17,715.62 $ - $ - $ 390.04 $ 130.16 $ 18,235.82 Sub-total $ - $ 17,715.62 $ - $ - $ 390.04 $ 130.16 $ 18,235.82

Cemetery Trusts CEMETERY $ 293,042.05 $ 83,422.27 $ 62,150.00 $ - $ 9,351.82 $ 3,220.32 $ 451,186.46 GOLDSMITH CEM $ 700.00 $ 6,903.37 $ - $ - $ 167.41 $ 55.86 $ 7,826.64 Sub-total $ 293,742.05 $ 90,325.64 $ 62,150.00 $ - $ 9,519.23 $ 3,276.18 $ 459,013.10

Charitable Trusts ADAMS CHARITY $ 1,000.00 $ 10,775.52 $ - $ - $ 259.25 $ 86.51 $ 12,121.28 BISHOP CHARITY $ 5,000.00 $ 40,786.16 $ - $ - $ 1,008.07 $ 336.39 $ 47,130.62 KIMBALL CHARITY $ 3,153.58 $ 4,786.34 $ - $ 250.21 $ 169.70 $ 56.50 $ 7,915.91 Sub-total $ 9,153.58 $ 56,348.02 $ - $ 250.21 $ 1,437.02 $ 479.40 $ 67,167.81

Conservation Trusts CONSERVATION $ 112,223.85 $ 100,450.00 $ - $ 3,906.67 $ 1,556.94 $ 218,137.46 Sub-total $ - $ 112,223.85 $ 100,450.00 $ - $ 3,906.67 $ 1,556.94 $ 218,137.46

Hospital Funds HASKINS HOSPITAL $ 5,541.77 $ 34,740.82 $ - $ - $ 886.90 $ 295.96 $ 41,465.45 HASKINS HOSP AUX $ 1,222.11 $ 11,992.30 $ - $ - $ 290.93 $ 97.09 $ 13,602.43 Sub-total $ 6,763.88 $ 46,733.12 $ - $ - $ 1,177.83 $ 393.05 $ 55,067.88

Library Trusts PUBLIC LIBRARY $ 1,000.00 $ 9,858.50 $ - $ - $ 239.08 $ 79.78 $ 11,177.36 Sub-total $ 1,000.00 $ 9,858.50 $ - $ - $ 239.08 $ 79.78 $ 11,177.36

MISC Trusts ROCKPORT / HISTORICAL $ 29,848.26 $ 7,701.98 $ - $ - $ 826.72 $ 275.88 $ 38,652.84 CHAS EVANS CHRSTMS $ 2,000.00 $ 1,118.03 $ - $ - $ 68.65 $ 22.91 $ 3,209.59 WARREN S KNIGHT $ 8,084.05 $ 62,888.54 $ - $ - $ 1,562.59 $ 521.44 $ 73,056.62 E.B. TARR MEM CLK $ 4,461.41 $ 20,791.55 $ - $ 108.33 $ 554.89 $ 184.75 $ 25,884.27 ROCKPORT LAW ENFOR $ - $ 1,371.67 $ - $ - $ 30.21 $ 10.08 $ 1,411.96 LAND BANK TR FD $ - $ 49,561.58 $ - $ - $ 1,091.18 $ 364.13 $ 51,016.89 ACCRUED SICK LEAVE & VACAT $ - $ 115,152.39 $ - $ - $ 2,535.28 $ 846.03 $ 118,533.70 Sub-total $ 44,393.72 $ 258,585.74 $ - $ 108.33 $ 6,669.52 $ 2,225.22 $ 311,765.87

Pension/Ins Funds OPEB $ 511,641.95 $ 36,879.41 $ 125,000.00 $ - $ 13,750.34 $ 27,821.86 $ 715,093.56 INSURANCE $ - $ 259,382.95 $ - $ - $ 5,710.74 $ 1,905.69 $ 266,999.38 LIABILITY INSURANCE $ - $ 204,422.40 $ - $ - $ 4,500.71 $ 1,501.90 $ 210,425.01 Sub-total $ 511,641.95 $ 500,684.76 $ 125,000.00 $ - $ 23,961.79 $ 31,229.45 $ 1,192,517.95

School/Scholarship NINA DARCY SCHLSHP $ 1,000.00 $ 46.11 $ - $ - $ 23.05 $ 7.69 $ 1,076.85 DUQUID SCHLRSHP $ 2,500.00 $ 140.33 $ - $ - $ 58.14 $ 19.40 $ 2,717.87 R S FEARS SCHRSHP $ 1,000.00 $ 244.64 $ - $ - $ 27.43 $ 9.14 $ 1,281.21 A E MACDOWELL $ 8,500.00 $ 365.22 $ - $ - $ 195.17 $ 65.13 $ 9,125.52 BECK NIEMI SCHP $ 3,000.00 $ 127.17 $ - $ - $ 68.88 $ 22.98 $ 3,219.03 ETHEL M HILTZ MEM $ 30,000.00 $ 318.38 $ - $ 400.00 $ 667.40 $ 219.87 $ 30,805.65 WINDY WALLACE SCHP $ 6,030.36 $ 205.21 $ - $ - $ 137.28 $ 45.81 $ 6,418.66 R & C BURBANK $ 4,380.43 $ 167.70 $ - $ - $ 100.14 $ 33.42 $ 4,681.69 RENO NASTASI SCHP $ 4,110.00 $ 207.91 $ - $ - $ 95.05 $ 31.72 $ 4,444.68 MARY L HOULIHAN $ 37,125.00 $ 1,316.58 $ - $ 1,600.00 $ 833.19 $ 270.83 $ 37,945.60 JANE L LARSEN $ 3,266.86 $ 17.10 $ - $ - $ 72.29 $ 24.13 $ 3,380.38 AILEEN B SHAW $ - $ 22,939.04 $ - $ 1,000.00 $ 486.85 $ 161.21 $ 22,587.10 Sub-total $ 100,912.65 $ 26,095.39 $ - $ 3,000.00 $ 2,764.87 $ 911.33 $ 127,684.24

Stabilization Funds STABILZATION $ - $ 1,523,376.11 $ 50,000.00 $ - $ 34,640.57 $ 11,559.64 $ 1,619,576.32 CAPITAL RESERVE $ - $ 682,584.90 $ 200,000.00 $ - $ 19,431.61 $ 6,484.37 $ 908,500.88 SPED RESERVE $ - $ 36,428.57 $ 42,360.00 $ - $ 1,406.06 $ 576.50 $ 80,771.13 Sub-total $ - $ 2,242,389.58 $ 292,360.00 $ - $ 55,478.24 $ 18,620.51 $ 2,608,848.33

Grand Total $ 967,607.83 $ 3,360,960.22 $ 579,960.00 $ 3,358.54 $ 105,544.29 $ 58,902.02 $ 5,069,615.82 TC3 TOWN OF ROCKPORT LONG TERM DEBT - FY2020& FY2021

REPORT OF MATURING DEBT as of JUNE 30, 2020 FISCAL BALANCE 2020 PRINCIPAL BALANCE PURPOSE ORIGINAL ISSUE JULY 1, 2019 NEW ISSUE REFUNDING PAYMENTS JUNE 30, 2020

7.138M Gen Ob Bonds 7,138,000.00 2,815,000.00 265,000.00 2,550,000.00

6.155M Gen Ob Bonds 6,155,000.00 2,600,000.00 435,000.00 2,165,000.00

2.661M Gen Ob Bonds 2,661,000.00 1,225,000.00 190,000.00 1,035,000.00

1.233M Gen Ob Bonds 1,230,000.00 790,000.00 170,000.00 620,000.00

2.825M Gen Ob Bonds 2,825,000.00 2,535,000.00 270,000.00 2,265,000.00

TOTALS 20,009,000.00 9,965,000.00 1,330,000.00 8,635,000.00

BOND PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAID - FISCAL 2020 FISCAL PAYMENTS PURPOSE AUTHORITY FISCAL DUE DATE PAYING AGENT PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL

7.138 Gen Ob Bonds 1-Oct-19 US BANK - 53,075.00 1-Apr-20 US BANK 265,000.00 53,075.00 371,150.00

6.155M Gen Ob Bonds Chap. 44, Sec 7 15-Sep-19 US BANK 435,000.00 36,328.15 15-Mar-20 US BANK 29,803.15 501,131.30

2.661M Gen Ob Bonds 1-Aug-19 US BANK 190,000.00 20,068.79 1-Feb-20 US BANK 15,319.05 225,387.84

1.233M Gen Ob Bonds 1-Aug-19 US BANK 170,000.00 13,100.00 1-Feb-20 US BANK - 9,700.00 192,800.00

2.825M Gen Ob Bonds 1-Aug-19 US BANK 270,000.00 47,090.63 1-Feb-20 US BANK 41,690.37 358,781.00

TOTALS 1,330,000.00 319,250.14 1,649,250.14

BOND PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS DUE - FISCAL 2021 FISCAL PAYMENTS PURPOSE AUTHORITY FISCAL DUE DATE PAYING AGENT PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL

7.138 GOB 1-Oct-20 US BANK - 48,768.75 1-Apr-21 US BANK 255,000.00 48,768.75 352,537.50

6.155M GOB Chap. 44, Sec 7 15-Sep-20 US BANK 420,000.00 29,803.13 15-Mar-21 US BANK 21,402.87 471,206.00

2.661M GOB 1-Aug-20 US BANK 170,000.00 15,318.75 1-Feb-21 US BANK 11,069.25 196,388.00

$1.23M GOB Chap. 44, Sec 7 & 8 1-Aug-20 US BANK 160,000.00 9,700.00 1-Feb-21 US BANK - 6,500.00 176,200.00

$2.825M GOB 1-Aug-20 US BANK 265,000.00 41,690.63 1-Feb-21 US BANK 36,390.37 343,081.00

TOTALS 1,270,000.00 269,412.50 1,539,412.50

TC4 Town of Rockport Accounts Receivable - Fiscal Year 2017

Beginning Ending Balance To Liens (+ / -) Balance 1-Jul-19 Committed Collected Abated Refunded (Tax Title) Adjustments 30-Jun-20 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FY 2020 $ - $ 577,179.95 $ 563,151.52 $ 3,276.06 $ 169.51 $ - $ (2,308.77) $ 13,230.65 FY 2019 $ 6,967.59 $ - $ 7,305.44 $ - $ 51.36 $ 512.15 $ (1,787.87) $ 989.23 FY 2018 $ (30.42) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (30.42) FY 2017 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - FY 2016 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - FY 2015 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - FY 2014 $ (32.86) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (32.86) Sub-Total $ 6,904.31 $ 577,179.95 $ 570,456.96 $ 3,276.06 $ 220.87 $ 512.15 $ (4,096.64) $ 14,156.60

REAL ESTATE TAX FY 2020 $ - $ 23,116,057.23 $ 22,548,926.54 $ 67,870.95 $ 1,909.32 $ - $ (984.79) $ 502,153.85 FY 2019 $ 369,586.30 $ - $ 354,288.05 $ - $ 60,172.28 $ 25,235.88 $ 7,249.04 $ 42,985.61 FY 2018 $ (5,685.28) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (5,685.28) FY 2017 $ (4.02) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (4.02) FY 2016 $ (3,814.52) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (3,814.52) FY 2015 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - FY 2014 $ (8,160.90) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (6.93) $ (8,153.97) Sub-Total $ 351,921.58 $ 23,116,057.23 $ 22,903,214.59 $ 67,870.95 $ 62,081.60 $ 25,235.88 $ 6,257.32 $ 527,481.67

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX FY 2020 $ - $189,316.00 $178,977.02 $993.34 $93.68 $0.00 $93.51 $ 9,345.81 FY 2019 $ 5,500.85 $0.00 $3,088.24 $421.81 $ 112.40 $ - ($63.29) $ 2,166.49 FY 2018 $ 1,901.56 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,901.56 FY 2017 $ 1,907.75 $ - $ 16.15 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,891.60 FY 2016 $ 16.81 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 16.81 FY 2015 $ 1,548.38 $ - $ 15.88 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,532.50 FY 2014 $ 1,526.36 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,526.36 FY 2013 $ 1,475.98 $ - $ 95.86 $ 9.21 $ - $ - $ 4.71 $ 1,366.20 FY 2012 $ 1,609.85 $ - $ 210.35 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,399.50 FY 2011 $ 2,104.63 $ - $ 218.44 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,886.19 FY 2010 $ 1,477.54 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,477.54 Sub-Total $19,069.71 $189,316.00 $182,621.94 $1,424.36 $206.08 $0.00 $34.93 $24,510.56

MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE CY 2020 $ - $885,998.76 $792,043.34 $10,880.84 $340.42 $ - $ - $ 83,415.00 CY 2019 $ 75,133.00 $ 99,559.37 $ 159,495.94 $ 12,137.66 $ 9,825.98 $ - $ (434.15) $ 13,318.90 CY 2018 $ 15,619.68 $ - $ 10,603.43 $ 96.56 $ 407.90 $ - $ (13.99) $ 5,341.58 CY 2017 $ 5,061.56 $ - $ 2,524.48 $ 821.66 $ 821.66 $ - $ - $ 2,537.08 CY 2016 $ 2,691.61 $ - $ 285.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,406.61 CY 2015 $ 1,635.04 $ - $ 192.19 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,442.85 CY 2014 $ 3,410.25 $ - $ 130.63 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,279.62 CY 2013 $ 1,977.73 $ - $ 102.50 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,875.23 CY 2012 $ 1,657.87 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,657.87 CY 2011 $ 2,766.46 $ - $ 30.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,736.46 CY 2010 $ 2,073.57 $ - $ 145.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,928.57 Sub-Total $112,026.77 $985,558.13 $965,552.51 $23,936.72 $11,395.96 $0.00 ($448.14) $119,939.77

BOAT EXCISE FY 2020 $ - $ 11,180.00 $ 10,130.41 $ 457.00 $ 107.00 $ - $ 53.00 $ 646.59 FY 2019 $ 871.00 $ - $ 286.00 $ 68.00 $ - $ - $ (53.00) $ 570.00 FY 2018 $ 634.00 $ - $ 118.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 516.00 FY 2017 $ 332.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 332.00 FY 2016 $ 245.62 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 245.62 FY 2015 $ 160.80 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 160.80 FY 2014 $ 222.73 $ - $ 25.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 197.73 FY 2013 $ 161.64 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 161.64 FY 2012 $ 237.12 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 237.12 FY 2011 $ 156.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 156.00 FY 2010 $ 457.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 457.00 Sub-Total $ 3,477.91 $ 11,180.00 $ 10,559.41 $ 525.00 $ 107.00 $ - $ - $ 3,680.50

MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLES Water Usage $ 159,510.76 $ 1,771,703.16 $ 1,700,134.81 $ 5,312.78 $ 3,480.02 $ 90,644.66 $ (413.02) $ 139,014.71 Sewer Usage $ 192,880.10 $ 2,038,675.81 $ 1,932,264.99 $ 18,897.08 $ 4,875.02 $ 110,475.71 $ (953.07) $ 175,746.22 Water Misc $ 150.00 $ 8,730.00 $ 8,730.00 $ - $ - $ 60.00 $ - $ 90.00 Water Liens $ 14,330.92 $ 101,041.01 $ 109,127.97 $ - $ - $ 1,076.14 $ - $ 5,167.82 Sewer Liens $ 4,491.89 $ 122,857.15 $ 118,741.07 $ - $ - $ 1,468.17 $ - $ 7,139.80 Deferred Taxes $ 23,386.58 $ 2,556.63 $ 20,988.63 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,954.58 Tax Title $ 143,459.86 $ - $ 27,704.01 $ - $ - $ (23,170.38) $ - $ 138,926.23 Moorings (Harbor) $ 31,683.50 $ 119,129.60 $ 124,576.60 $ 5,060.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 21,176.50 Pigeon Cove Users $ 134.70 $ 45,040.70 $ 33,248.29 $ - $ 109.80 $ - $ 400.00 $ 11,636.91 Land Lease Rents $ 33,928.80 $ 321,864.37 $ 324,934.30 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 30,858.87 Long Beach Rents $ 41,433.01 $ 1,379,122.00 $ 1,294,293.09 $ - $ - $ - $ 73,249.87 $ 53,012.05 Wharf Rents $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Granite Pier Stalls $ 900.00 $ 33,273.60 $ 22,249.00 $ 2,824.20 $ - $ - $ - $ 9,100.40 Ambulance $ 510,879.59 $ 1,095,263.43 $ 304,506.44 $ 1,000,088.45 $ - $ - $ - $ 301,548.13 In Lieu of Taxes $ - $ 12,630.55 $ 12,630.55 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Sub-Total $ 1,157,169.71 $ 7,051,888.01 $ 6,034,129.75 $ 1,032,182.51 $ 8,464.84 $ 180,554.30 $ 72,283.78 $ 898,372.22

BETTERMENTS/IMPROVEMENTS Marmion Way Princ. $ 315.60 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 78.90 $ 236.70 Apportioned $ - $ 78.90 $ 78.90 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Eden Road Princ. $ 28,794.56 $ - $ 5,411.06 $ - $ - $ - $ 3,749.06 $ 19,634.44 Apportioned $ 599.08 $ 3,749.06 $ 4,328.81 $ 19.33 Sub-Total $ 29,709.24 $ 3,827.96 $ 9,818.77 $ - $ - $ - $ 3,827.96 $ 19,890.47

GRAND TOTAL $ 1,680,279.23 $ 31,935,007.28 $ 30,676,353.93 $ 1,129,215.60 $ 82,476.35 $ 206,302.33 $ 77,859.21 $ 1,608,031.79

TC5 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020

Town Clerk’s Report B1 Warrant for Presidential Primary, March 3, 2020 B2 Presidential Primary Results, March 3, 2020 B3 Warrant for Annual Town Election, June 30, 2020 B12 Annual Town Election Results June 30, 2020 B14 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, August 8, 2020 B16 Annual Town meeting Minutes, August 8, 2020 B24 Warrant for State Primary, September 1, 2020 B44 State Primary Results, September 1, 2020 B44 Warrant Fall Town Meeting September 26, 2020 B50 Fall Town Meeting Minutes, September 26, 2020 B55 Warrant for State Election, November 3, 2020 B65 State Election Results, November 3, 2020 B68 2020 Oaths of Office B70

B1 Board of Selectmen Town Office Building Rockport, MA 01966

Dear Selectmen:

The acts and doings of the Town Clerk’s office for the year 2020 from January 1st to December 31st are as follows:

The Clerk’s Office was extremely busy this year with four elections, the Presidential Primary on March 3rd, the Local Election on June 30th, the State Primary on September 1st and finally the State Election on November 3rd. Matters were made more complicated by the fact there was a pandemic and COVID 19 threatened all public assemblies, including elections and town meetings. The State enacted special legislation and new voting laws in an effort to limit public exposure to the virus. Early Voting and vote by mail became the norm and with the help of dedicated election workers from the Town, the Clerk’s Office did an outstanding job of running four elections which kept everyone safe and no one, voters or election workers were exposed to the virus at the Elections or Town Meeting. The Presidential Primary was March 3 with a turnout of 52% of Rockport’s approximately 6,300 voters. At this time the pandemic and closings were just beginning and most people came to the polls and voted. By the time the Local Election came up which was originally scheduled for May 12th, there were fears about the spread of COVID 19. The Local Election was rescheduled to June 30th and many people requested absentee ballots. The turnout was about 35% of about Rockport’s approximately 6,300 voters. Paul Murphy was re-elected for a three year term and Ross Brackett was newly elected to a three year term on the Board of Selectmen, Chris Trupiano was re-elected to the Board of Assessors, Denise Donnelly and Harry Korslund were newly elected to the Planning Board, Cynthia Sharfstein was newly elected to the Board of Library Trustees, Nicole Altieri and Colleen Coogan were re-elected to the School Committee, Bethany Brosnan was re- elected to the Housing Authority and Robert Visnick was re-elected as Town Moderator. The State Primary held on September 1 was well advertised and the State allowed people to vote early with mail in ballots. Voters took advantage of this, the turnout including the 2,229 absentee and early voters was 49% up from 27% in 2018. This Primary election paved the way for the State Election (Presidential Election) held on November 3, 2020. There were two full weeks of early voting including weekends and anyone who wanted to vote early or absentee was allowed because of the threat of COVID. The turnout was 85.53% of Rockport’s approximately 6,300 voters with 5,257 people voting. Many of these voters voted by mail or early.

The Annual Town Meeting, usually held in April, was postponed until August 8, 2020 and held outdoors in the High School Field because of the pandemic and fear of the spread of COVID 19. People were allowed to attend the meeting and stay in their cars or safely distance in the field to be safe. The meeting was broadcast over loud speakers and the radio so that speakers could be heard and when people wanted to vote there were runners counting people in their cars and the field. The agenda was held to the budget and other necessary items. There was a motion made and passed to postpone all petition articles until a safer time. The Annual Town Meeting started at 8:10am and dissolved at 9:46 am with 163 people in attendance. The Fall Town Meeting was held on September 26, 2020 in the High School Field as well and was conducted the same as the Annual Town Meeting for safety reasons. There were 132 people in attendance. It began at 8:10 am and dissolved at 9:16am.

The population as of December 31, 2020 was 7,177 which is up about 189 residents from last year. Fees collected from outside sources and submitted to the Town Treasurer for 2020 were $14,486.05 which includes dog license fees.

To date, vital statistics are recorded as follows: Births – male 18, female 11, Deaths – male 58, female 55, Marriages – in town 21, elsewhere 9.

Patricia E. Brown,CMMC Town Clerk B1

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B4 TOWN OF ROCKPORT DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 3, 2020

PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE 1 DEVAL PATRICK 1 4 2 7 AMY KLOBUCHAR 12 14 20 46 ELIZABETH WARREN 148 162 237 547 MICHAEL BENNET 0 0 0 0 MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG 79 129 147 355 TULSI GABBARD 1 11 7 19 CORY BOOKER 0 0 0 0 JULIAN CASTRO 1 0 0 1 TOM STEYER 4 1 6 11 BERNIE SANDERS 158 220 218 596 JOSEPH R. BIDEN 237 343 372 952 JOHN K DELANEY 1 0 0 1 ANDREW YANG 0 0 0 0 PETE BUTTIGIEG 16 24 34 74 MARIANNE WILLIAMSON 0 0 1 1 NO PREFERENCE 4 0 0 4

WRITE-INS 2 1 3 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 1 2 0 3

TOTAL 665 910 1045 2620

STATE COMMITTEE MAN VOTE 1 THOMAS E. LAWNSBY 402 573 617 1592 WRITE-INS 3 2 6 11 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 260 335 422 1017

TOTAL 665 910 1045 2620

STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN VOTE 1

CARLA C. CHRISTENSEN 414 602 645 1661

WRITE-INS 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 251 307 398 956

TOTAL 665 910 1045 2620

B5 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL TOWN COMMITTEE VOTE 35 GROUP 0 SUE ELLEN WEDMORE 385 555 593 1533 THOMAS J. DELANEY 309 416 484 1209 NANCY JO DELANEY 307 415 492 1214 C. LYNN CHAMBERS 302 426 484 1212 MARY B. FRANCIS 362 500 571 1433 CHRISTINE E. DOWNING 300 420 474 1194 THOMAS MIKUS 311 414 485 1210 SHIRLEY A. CONWAY 311 431 478 1220 DIANE CARTWRIGHT 301 421 497 1219 ELIZABETH A, MOULTON 330 464 491 1285 NAOMI E. FOSTER 293 411 463 1167 CAROL A GAUDETTE 299 415 464 1178 LORRI E. LEGACY 308 416 466 1190 HOPE HEALY 308 419 470 1197 ELIZABETH A. ST. GERMAINE 328 451 524 1303 MAUREEN DWINELL 315 423 471 1209 MARY ALICE PRICE 299 417 466 1182 THERESE K. DESMARARAIS 318 431 480 1229 PATRICK J. CASEY 297 414 469 1180 ROBERT T. BEATTIE 316 429 483 1228 KATHLEEN MARIE ONEILL 299 418 470 1187 ANN-PATRICE HICKEY 315 426 484 1225 BARBARA L. GAVIN 306 419 480 1205 SALLY C. GRIMES 315 447 501 1263 D. NATHANIEL MULCAHEY 301 423 479 1203 MARY JO CURLEY 297 426 472 1195 HEIDI C. ZANDER 321 443 488 1252 JEROLD L. SHARFSTEIN 312 443 494 1249 SALLY CHAPDELAINE 327 447 482 1256 J STEVEN WOOD 300 412 464 1176 JUNE F. MICHAELS 328 441 485 1254 THOMAS H. MOSES 294 408 461 1163 BRUCE S. FRANKLIN 299 412 459 1170 ELIZABETH SULLIVAN 308 434 477 1219 DAVID S. WISE 335 446 508 1289 0 WRITE-INS 0

BLANKS 12319 16717 18988 48024

TOTAL 10956 31850 35997 91122

TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS = 5838 51.54% 2020 R 2020V

PRECINCT ONE 1418 774 54.58% TIME IN:

PRECINCT TWO 2070 1042 50.34% TIME IN:

PRECINCT THREE 2350 1193 50.77% TIME IN:

B5 TOTAL 5838 3009 51.54% B6 TOWN OF ROCKPORT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 3, 2020

PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE 1

WILLIAM F. WELD 16 16 40 72 JOE WALSH 0 1 2 3 DONALD J. TRUMP 84 110 101 295 ROQUE "ROCKY" DE LA FUENTE 0 0 0 0 NO PREFERENCE 1 0 0 1

WRITE-INS 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 0 1 1 2

TOTAL 101 129 146 376

STATE COMMITTEE MAN VOTE 1

RICHARD A. BAKER 53 82 81 216 JEFFREY R. YULL 24 25 33 82 WRITE-INS 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 22 21 32 75

TOTAL 101 129 146 376

B7 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL

STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN VOTE 1

AMANDA KESTERSON 67 92 98 257 LAURA M SAPIENZA-GRABSKI 15 19 20 54 WRITE-INS 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 18 16 28 62

TOTAL 101 129 146 376

TOWN COMMITTEE VOTE 35 GROUP 0 JONATHAN E. RING 56 88 84 228 GEORGIA B. GIBBONS 52 68 85 205 DAVID MALCOLM GIBBONS 52 67 78 197 DIANNE R. PARISI 57 67 80 204 ELLEN M. CANAVAN 52 66 74 192 DONALD J. CAMPBELL, JR. 63 81 86 230 ROBERT MORRIS 59 70 77 206 BRADFORD BIGELOW 58 62 76 196 MICHAEL B. BOUCHER 59 79 86 224 JANINE G. BOUCHER 55 74 81 210 PETER C. WEBBER 55 73 92 220 WRITE-INS 1 5 0 6 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 2916 3715 4211 10842

TOTAL 3535 4515 5110 13160

TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS = 5838 51.54% 2020 R 2020V

PRECINCT ONE 1418 774 54.58% TIME IN:

PRECINCT TWO 2070 1042 50.34% TIME IN:

PRECINCT THREE 2350 1193 50.77% TIME IN:

TOTAL 5838 3009 51.54%

B8 TOWN OF ROCKPORT LIBERTARIAN PARTY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 3, 2020

PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE 1 ARVIN VOHRA 0 1 0 1 VERMIN LOVE SUPREME 6 2 1 9 JACOB GEORGE HORNBERGER 0 0 0 0 SAMUEL JOSEPH ROBB 0 0 0 0 DAN TAXATION IS THEFT BERMAN 0 0 0 0 KIBERLY MARGARET RUFF 0 0 0 0 KENNETH REED ARMSTRONG 0 0 0 0 ADAM KOKESH 0 0 0 0 JO JORGENSEN 0 0 0 0 MAX ABRAMSON 0 0 0 0 NO PREFERENCE 0 0 1 1

WRITE-INS 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 0 0

TOTAL 8 3 3 14

STATE COMMITTEE MAN VOTE 1

WRITE-INS 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 6 3 3 12

TOTAL 8 3 3 14

STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN VOTE 1

WRITE-INS 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 5 3 3 11

TOTAL 8 3 3 14

B9 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL TOWN COMMITTEE VOTE 10 GROUP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WRITE-INS 0

BLANKS 8 30 30 68

TOTAL 8 30 30 68

TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS = 5838 0.00% 2020 R 2020V

PRECINCT ONE 1418 0.00% TIME IN:

PRECINCT TWO 2070 0.00% TIME IN:

PRECINCT THREE 2350 0.00% TIME IN:

TOTAL 5838 0.00%

B10 TOWN OF ROCKPORT GREEN RAINBOW PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARCH 3, 2020

PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE 1 DARIO HUNTER 0 0 0 0 SEDINAM MOYOWASIFZA-CURRY 0 0 0 0 KENT MESPLAY 0 0 0 0 HOWARD HAWKINS 0 0 0 0 NO PREFERENCE 0 0 0 0

WRITE-INS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 0 0 0 0

STATE COMMITTEE MAN VOTE 1

WRITE-INS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 0 0 0 0

STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN VOTE 1

WRITE-INS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 0 0 0 0

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B11 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL TOWN COMMITTEE VOTE 10 GROUP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WRITE-INS 0 0 0 0

BLANKS 0

TOTAL 0 0 0 0

TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS = 5838 51.54% 2020 R 2020V

PRECINCT ONE 1418 774 54.58% TIME IN:

PRECINCT TWO 2070 1042 50.34% TIME IN:

PRECINCT THREE 2350 1193 50.77% TIME IN:

TOTAL 5838 3009 51.54%

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B13 B14 B13 TOWN OF ROCKPORT

LOCAL ELECTION

JUNE 30, 2020

PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL

BOARD OF SELECTMEN VOTE 1 PAUL F. MURPHY 369 481 576 1426 ROSS CHARLES BRACKETT 307 471 530 1308 CAROL A. COOKE 37 46 49 132 CHARLES SEAVEY 103 77 116 296 WILLIAM R. WAGNER 185 158 341 684 WRITE-INS 4 3 2 9 BLANKS 67 88 104 259 TOTAL 1072 1324 1718 4114

ASSESSOR OF TAXES VOTE 1 CHRISTOPHER TRUPIANO 370 495 597 1462 WRITE-INS 0 6 4 10 BLANKS 166 161 258 585 TOTAL 536 662 859 2057

PLANNING BOARD VOTE 2 DENISE DONNELLY 109 93 113 315 HARRY KORSLUND 35 36 37 108 WRITE-INS 33 34 58 125 BLANKS 895 1161 1510 3566 TOTAL 1072 1324 1718 4114

TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY VOTE 1 CYNTHIA SHARFSTEIN 45 72 60 177 GEORGIA GIBBONS 16 19 27 62 WRITE-INS 23 33 38 94 BLANKS 452 538 734 1724 TOTAL 536 662 859 2057

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B15 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL

SCHOOL COMMITTEE VOTE 2 NICOLE A. ALTIERI 336 473 551 1360 COLLEEN C. COOGAN 334 449 554 1337 WRITE-INS 6 8 11 25 BLANKS 396 394 602 1392 TOTAL 1072 1324 1718 4114

HOUSING AUTHORITY VOTE 1 BETHANY A. BROSNAN 359 508 608 1475 WRITE-INS 1 3 2 6 BLANKS 176 151 249 576 TOTAL 536 662 859 2057

TOWN MODERATOR VOTE 1 ROBERT L. VISNICK 398 536 683 1617 WRITE-INS 4 8 3 15 BLANKS 134 118 173 425 TOTAL 536 662 859 2057

Reg. Voters # Voted PRECINCT ONE 1426 536 37.59% TIME IN: 9:45PM

PRECINCT TWO 2092 662 31.64% TIME IN: 9:45PM

PRECINCT THREE 2355 859 36.48% TIME IN: 9:45PM

TOTAL 5873 2057 35.02%

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B24 TOWN OF ROCKPORT ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AUGUST 8, 2020 ROCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLEX

Registered Voters: 5,896 Attendance: 163 Start Time: 8:10am Dissolved at: 9:46am

MODERATOR, Robert Visnick: Good morning, we will be starting in just a moment. And, I promise you we’ll have three days of fun and music, sorry wrong event. We will open this morning with the pledge of allegiance. (Pledge of Allegiance) Invocation: MATT WIGTON of the First Baptist Church: In this time of a great global struggle we acknowledge a collective lament for so much loss grief and heartache that has shaped 2020. We remember so many around us who are facing very challenging circumstances. We pray for global healing and reconciliation and that soon a time of peace or making of things right would come out of the present shadow of darkness. We acknowledge that in spite of the challenges that we face we have much for which to be grateful. We can all unite in a sense of gratitude for our Town of Rockport, for its rich past and promising future. That we pray for divine wisdom and charity, and excellence as we pursue the matters before us at town meeting. Your name, Amen. MODERATOR: We will now have a moment of silence for those we have lost in our nation, and in the world, during these times. As well as those who have served the town so well, who passed away in the year 2019, including: Peter Beacham, Paul P. Fuhs Jr., Kristian Juncker Jr., James King, Rudolph Lahti Sr., William (Bill) Nay, Grant Newman, Nancy Perkins, Anthony Pino, Steve Rask, John Twombly Jr. and Elizabeth Walima. Thank you. In page 1 of your voters booklet, I sent a letter to the town, I am not going to read it, explaining my view on this meeting and what our mission is today. And the bottom line is that we are here for a particular purpose, we need to pass certain things, we need to have a budget for the town to function and meeting virtually or not meeting at all. So, we are going to meet and get this job done, and we are going to do it as quickly as possible. I don’t want to discourage anyone from speaking but I want you to get right up there, make your point quickly, and we’re going to move on. There are a few microphones here, I wish we had more, but we are doing the best we can. Remember not to touch the microphones or grab them, they will be sterilized before each use. We have been advised, and we put together what we and I think is a safe as possible but it requires, as it does all over the world, your participation and cooperation. Wear your mask, if it slips and your nose is showing pull it back up. If you must have water, do it quickly, put your mask back on and we will try to get you back out and into your lives. I have determined that the following articles are related B thru I, K and L and all of the motions that are the citizens petitions. And, in a moment I will have a little bit more to say on those. I don’t think that we have any non-voters here, but they are welcome to speak and you can’t of course vote. We are going to try our first vote right now though and this is going to be one of the ones we are not going to count people but, I will entertain a motion to omit the reading of the articles in the warrant, and I hear that its moved and seconded. All in favor please raise your placards. Thank you and I need my vote counter to tell me what the people in the cars did in a moment. Because now I am going to say all those opposed raise your placard. I see only 1 placard raised in the back. I am going to ask the vote counter to inform me. That motion passes. The clerk will now read the officers return. The TOWN CLERK, Patricia Brown, read the officers return. MODERATOR: (Review of Chapter 2, Town Meeting By-Laws. Acknowledgment of Town Council presence. Acknowledgement of Finance Committee presence. Thanks given to the School Department. Review of Town Meeting procedure and etiquette.) One piece of parliamentary procedure, there are citizen petitions M thru S, and I have spoken to each of the proponents of those citizens petitions and some of them have voluntarily agreed not to move on those articles because I told them we are trying to get through this meeting as quickly as possible. Others have not. I asked the Board of Selectmen for a pledge and they gave me a pledge that all of those citizen petitions, to the extent they are not heard today, they will be put on a warrant so that those petitioners don’t have to go through the rigamaroll of

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B25 getting signatures. And, so, if we don’t hear them today the agreement is that they will be on the next meeting that is held “normally” after the state of emergency has ended and or if we have a virtual meeting. And, so, to the extent that the petitioners haven’t asked or haven’t told me that they are going to voluntarily not move their motions, Selectmen Murphy has prepared the following motion which I will now read to you and ask for your vote.

I move that the town vote to suspend the rules of procedure and approve passing over articles M, N, O, P, Q, R and S of the warrant with the approval of in some cases of the petitioners but with the Board of Selectmen’s agreement to place these articles on the warrant for the first town meeting held after the termination of the Governors State of Emergency, declared on March 10, 2020. This requires a majority vote. Any discussion? Moved and seconded. That motion passes 90 to 26. Thank you. We move on to Article 1. The motion under Article 1. ARTICLE 1 To choose an agent for the various trust funds of the Town and to choose all other necessary Town Officers in such a manner as the Town may direct; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (requires majority vote)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, Michell Vieira: Mr. Moderator, Selectman Paul Murphy moves Article 1 as indicated in the motion printed on page 22 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. Moved and seconded. All those in favor, and this one I am hoping is not a counting one. All those in favor raise your placard. Thank you. All those opposed raise your placard. I move that the Town designate the Treasurer to be the agent for the various trust funds for the Town. Motion 1 passes. MODERATOR: We move on to Article 2. This requires a 4/5 vote. I will first poll and see if anybody is going to vote in the negative and then we will see about people in the positive. ARTICLE 2 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to pay unpaid bills and/or payroll of previous years; or act on anything relative thereto. (Town Accountant) (requires 4/5 vote)

I move that the Town appropriate by transfer from Board of Selectmen Purchase of Services the sums of money to be expended by various Town Departments to pay bills from previous fiscal years as set forth on page 22 of the August 8, 2020 Town Meeting Voters Booklet.

Amount From For

$75.00 Board of Selectmen Town Green 2025 Event Invoice Purchase of Services

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator Selectmen Don Campbell moves Article 2 as indicated in the motion printed on page 22 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. MODERATOR: OK, you’ve heard the motion that requires a 4/5 vote. To pay the unpaid bills and payroll of previous years. If you intend to vote no, please raise your placard. I see no one voting no over here. If you can please just check with Linda to see if anybody voted no over there. So there were 0 no votes. Now all those in favor raise your placards, ok, the motion passes, unanimously. Motion 2 passes. MODERATOR: We move on to Article 3. Is there a motion? ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to rescind any one or more of the authorizations previously given to borrow funds for municipal purposes, excluding always, any and all authorizations that have been executed by a borrowing; or act on anything relative thereto. (Town Treasurer) (requires majority vote)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: No motion Mr. Moderator. MODERATOR: Ok. We’ll be done by 9. We move on to Article 4. Majority vote here.

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B26 ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to amend or revise certain compensation schedules as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office, which are incorporated herein by reference, namely: A. Compensation Schedules A, B, D and H for salaried employees; and B. Compensation Schedule C for elected officials; or act on anything relative thereto. (Personnel Board) (requires majority vote)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator for the first motion, Selectwoman Sarah Wilkinson moves Article 4 first motion as printed on page 23 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. First Motion: I move that the Town amend Compensation Schedules A, B, D and H for salaried employees, as set forth in the proposals recommended by the Rockport Board of Selectmen and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office, which are incorporated herein by reference. MODERATOR: Any discussion? Alright you’ve heard the motion. All those in favor, please raise your placards. Thank you. All those opposed the same sign. Raise the placard if you are no. I don’t see any no’s over here. Linda do you see any no’s? OK that motion passes unanimously. MODERATOR: We now move on to the 2nd motion. Second Motion: I move that the Town amend Compensation Schedule C for Elected Officials, as set forth in the proposals recommended by the Rockport Board of Selectmen and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office, which are incorporated herein by reference. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator Selectwoman Sarah Wilkinson moves Article 4 second motion as printed on page 23 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. All those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you. All those opposed please raise your placard. I see one no over here. Linda? Ok, That motion passes. Motion 4 passes MODERATOR: It is now 8:37 we are on to Article 5 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Finance Chair Laurene Wessel moves Article 5 as indicated in the motion printed on page 24 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article.

ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, sums of money for any or all Town expenses and purposes, including, without limiting the foregoing, debt and interest, out-of-state travel, wages and salaries, operation of the Town’s departments and offices, and provide for a reserve fund, all for the Fiscal Year beginning on July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, inclusive; or act on anything relative thereto. (Finance Committee) (requires majority vote)

MOTION I move that the Town appropriate the sum of $30,958,407 for all items under column 4 of the Table of Estimates under Article 5 on pages 25 through 34 in the Town Meeting Voters Booklet, General Fund, as modified by Town Meeting’s amendments to the previously held budget items, all for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, inclusive, and, as funding therefor, raise from taxation the sum of $29,351,788 and transfer the following sums from the designated accounts for the purposes specified, namely, $193,216 from Ambulance Reserve to 231 Ambulance $162,812 from Parking Meter Fund to 212 Traffic and Parking $ 21,200 from Parking Meter Fund to 293 Parking Clerk $134,151 from Waterways Improvement Fund to 295 Harbormasters $195,483 from CPA Fund to 700 Debt and Interest $466,754 from Water Enterprise Fund to Shared Costs $433,003 from Sewer Enterprise Fund to Shared Costs and further, to allow funds from the Labor Reserve account to be applied to the appropriate salary, wage, and FICA accounts, and to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate such amounts.

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B27 ARTICLE 5 - TABLE OF ESTIMATES Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 FY21 FinCom Dept FY19 FY20 TM Recommended # Department/Description Actuals Budget Budget GENERAL GOVERNMENT 114 MODERATOR Stipend 128 128 128 Operating Expenses 0 114 109 Total 128 242 237

122 SELECTMEN Five Selectperson Stipends -114 0 0 Town Administrator 124,138 145,000 148,582 Assistant Town Administrator 0 0 Office Manager 45,239 46,370 46,370 Emergency Services Director 0 20,000 10,500 Finance Director 0 20,500 20,500 Meeting Support Clerk 7,465 12,399 12,399 Operating Expense 123,752 206,136 150,823 Audit Services 30,000 40,000 35,000 Total 330,480 490,405 424,174

124 SELECTMEN COMMITTEES Economic Development (See Community Development) 0 0 0 Historical & Historic District Commission Expenses 0 2,400 2,400 Town Art Committee 293 2,000 2,000 Millbrook Meadow Committee 275 275 2,500 Rights of Way Committee 895 3,302 3,302 Beautification Committee 937 1,000 2,000 Total 2,400 8,977 12,202

131 FINANCE COMMITTEE Clerical Support 0 0 2,500 Operating Expense 2,537 2,810 2,810 Reserve Fund 250,000 250,000 250,000 Total 252,537 252,810 255,310

135 TOWN ACCOUNTANT Town Accountant 18,200 42,000 0 Town Accountant Staff 100,514 100,514 116,778 Operating Expense 80,672 120,813 164,649 Total 199,386 263,327 281,427

141 ASSESSORS Assessors Stipends 2,841 3,300 3,300 Principal Assessor 72,126 77,875 77,875 Assessor Clerk 38,335 38,622 20,370 Operating Expenses 3,503 4,935 4,753 Outside Services 848 4,060 3,860 Total 117,653 128,792 110,158

147 TREASURER/TOWN COLLECTOR Town Treasurer/Collector 77,907 79,829 79,830 Assistant Treasurer/Collector 54,060 55,412 55,412 Other Salaries/Wages 56,587 84,831 84,902 Operating Expenses 33,623 43,890 42,512 Outside Services 26,193 28,000 28,000 Tax Title Expenses 15,710 16,000 14,500 Total 264,080 307,962 305,156

151 LEGAL - Fees & Expenses 156,445 217,150 207,921

153 HUMAN RESOURCES Other Labor 1,418 1,500 2,000

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B28 Contractual Continuation-Fmr TA 125,539 50,746 0 Merit Pay Pool (Transferred from Dept 152) 0 0 42,000 Labor Reserve 105,318 201,000 197,320 Human Resources Director Assessment 0 0 46,100 Operating Expense 14,058 17,750 18,000 Total 246,333 270,996 305,420

154 INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY Director Salary 94,172 96,526 100,526 IS&T Salaries & Wages 144,403 151,560 172,561 Administrative Support Wages 0 0 0 Emergency Comm Sys Utilities & Maintenance 521 12,800 8,780 Telephone 34,037 37,180 45,580 Copiers & other hardware 34,567 48,706 49,568 Classroom Hardware 54,896 55,754 55,754 Networking Services 64,406 48,538 42,884 Software Licenses & On-line services 107,313 110,357 117,057 Other Operating Expense 46,671 65,751 61,699 Total 580,986 627,172 654,409

158 TAX POSSESSED LAND 0 3,100 2,100

161 TOWN CLERK Town Clerk 77,500 79,413 79,413 Assistant Clerk 52,020 53,321 52,000 Operating Expense 7,048 8,589 8,224 Total 136,568 141,323 139,637

164 ELECTIONS Stipends & Election Officer Wages 15,490 18,514 18,513 Operating Expense 12,861 13,507 12,933 Total 28,351 32,021 31,446

171 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Conservation Agent 58,366 59,826 59,826 Clerical, Part Time 8,351 8,466 8,466 Operating Expense 1,228 1,875 1,806 Total 67,945 70,167 70,098

175 PLANNING BOARD Clerical, Part Time 19,501 20,078 21,121 Planning Consultant 3,416 35,000 20,000 Operating Expense 1,606 2,272 2,272 Total 24,523 57,350 43,393

176 ZONING BOARD Clerical, Part Time 14,337 14,380 14,740 Operating Expense 323 705 705 Legal Notices - Zoning 5,662 5,440 5,440 Total 20,322 20,525 20,885

181 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Police Details for Events 9,352 12,000 15,000 Promotion and Advertising 0 11,700 7,530 Special Projects 1,194 2,000 2,000 Band Concerts 4,284 4,284 2,000 Program Expenses 23,013 34,900 31,400 Total 37,843 64,884 57,930

GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUMMARY Salaries, Wages & Stipends 1,363,196 1,534,610 1,462,932 Operating Expense 1,142,787 1,463,093 1,458,971 ATM Authorization 2,505,983 2,997,703 2,921,903 Pensions & Benefits (Incl in 900) 631,197 627,043 635,177 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 3,137,180 3,624,746 3,557,080

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B29 210 POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief 132,239 140,670 145,669 Assistant Chief of Police 0 92,773 116,732 Police Lieutenant Salary, incl shift diff 101,934 97,864 111,058 Police Sergeants, incl Shift Diff 267,928 219,579 265,171 Police Officers, incl OT, Court Time and Shift Diff 978,014 1,091,854 1,143,343 Civilian Dispatchers 39,616 81,070 91,042 Other Staff Salaries & Wages 94,140 95,951 98,200 Personnel Expenses-Uniforms, Training, Travel 52,375 76,263 69,080 Vehicle Expense-Fuel, Maintenance 33,470 29,925 34,615 Facilities Expense 32,474 31,477 32,966 Equipment Maintenance-Radio, Computer 46,400 45,100 33,200 Telephone 9,458 10,000 10,000 Other Operating Expense 27,076 34,514 29,254 Total 1,815,124 2,047,040 2,180,330

212 TRAFFIC & PARKING Sergeant Stipend 13,260 20,000 20,000 Parking Meter Attendants 32,569 40,000 57,684 Trolley Services per Contract 18,534 24,291 24,291 Operating Expense 55,056 49,222 60,837 Total 119,419 133,513 162,812

215 LIFEGUARDS Lifeguards (Seasonal) 36,192 49,000 49,000 Operating Expense 3,049 3,065 5,807 Total 39,241 52,065 54,807

220 FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Inspector/Chief 34,266 40,183 40,183 Firefighter Stipends (AOC) 100,813 103,121 103,121 PT, Seasonal & Special Labor 3,119 3,196 3,196 In-Service Training 10,952 17,275 17,275 Vehicle Expense-Fuel, Maintenance, Equipment 25,469 23,940 21,940 Facilities Expense-Heating, Electrical 26,438 27,600 26,889 Other Operating Expense 30,923 35,782 34,782 Total 231,980 251,097 247,386

225 FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT Forest Fire Warden Stipend 3,415 3,500 3,500 Deputy Stipends 3,586 2,450 2,450 Firefighter Stipends 16,627 19,173 19,173 Labor, Part Time 0 1,316 1,316 Operating Expense 2,267 3,244 3,106 Total 25,895 29,683 29,545

231 AMBULANCE Department Head 8,903 9,126 9,126 Direct Labor (Stipend) 60,580 47,693 49,265 PT Labor & EMT per call Wages 29,499 34,192 77,527 Personnel Expense-Training, Dues 12,878 13,940 16,115 Vehicle Expense-Maintenance, Fuel 10,250 12,546 12,546 Outside Services-Billing, Medical 17,781 18,133 18,133 Other Operating Expense 7,869 10,504 10,504 Total 147,760 146,134 193,216

241 INSPECTION SERVICES Building Inspector Salary 77,976 79,812 79,812 Part-time Labor 44,051 44,679 44,575 Operating Expense 2,045 2,439 2,335 Total 124,072 126,930 126,722

249 ANIMAL INSPECTOR Animal Inspector Stipend (APT) 1,894 3,900 3,900 Operating Expense 193 400 383 Total 2,087 4,300 4,283

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B30 291 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Director's / Deputy's Stipends 5,356 5,489 5,489 Operating Expense 798 1,098 1,051 Total 6,154 6,587 6,540

292 DOG CONTROL Dog Officer Salary (APT) 9,551 13,051 15,000 Assistant Animal Control Officer 0 2,500 1,500 Operating Expense 1,494 3,960 3,792 Total 11,045 19,511 20,292

293 PARKING CLERK Operating Expense 2,498 2,588 3,000 Admin & Collection Services 14,082 15,212 18,200 Total 16,580 17,800 21,200

295 HARBORMASTERS/SHELLFISH Harbormasters 46,101 47,253 47,253 Assistant Harbormasters 4,086 4,188 4,188 Assistant Shellfish Officer & Warden 3,736 3,814 3,814 Seasonal, Part-Time 10,576 10,612 10,612 Equipment Maintenance-Radios 0 572 572 Boat Maintenance 4,548 4,000 4,000 Float, Ramp Repair/Replacement 20,739 35,400 35,400 Office & Other Operating Expense 17,914 28,312 28,312 Total 107,700 134,151 134,151

297 HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Support Clerk 0 500 500 Expenses 0 0 0 Total 0 500 500

PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMARY Salaries, Wages & Stipends 2,170,979 2,425,784 2,640,674 Operating Expense 476,078 543,527 541,110 ATM Authorization 2,647,057 2,969,311 3,181,784 Pensions & Benefits (Incl in 900) 821,646 957,618 1,052,635 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 3,468,703 3,926,929 4,234,419

400 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION Stipends, Salaries & Wages 200,558 221,697 196,999 Office Expenses 55,801 46,808 45,019 Total 256,359 268,505 242,018

PUBLIC PROPERTY (incl parks & seasonal) Wages, Regular & OT 302,529 368,207 348,940 Operating Expense 303,285 217,247 213,291 Total 605,814 585,454 562,231

HIGHWAY, GENERAL Wages, Regular 320,120 399,142 367,497 Wages, OT 3,693 5,474 5,474 Highway Expense 128,623 147,846 141,250 Garage Expense 125,138 126,479 120,593 Total 577,574 678,941 634,814

HIGHWAY, SNOW & ICE Wages, Regular 0 0 0 Wages, OT 62,773 61,259 70,306 Operating Expense 161,027 60,961 72,284 Total 223,800 122,220 142,590

TRANSFER STATION Wages, Regular & OT 152,356 160,528 167,509 Operating Expense, mostly haulage 354,192 394,776 398,845 Total 506,548 555,304 566,354

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B31 CEMETERY Wages, Regular & OT 132,059 142,368 140,983 Operating Expense 7,612 8,524 8,112 Total 139,671 150,892 149,095

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUMMARY Salaries, Wages & Stipends 1,174,088 1,358,675 1,297,708 Operating Expense 1,135,678 1,002,641 999,394 ATM Authorization 2,309,766 2,361,316 2,297,102 Pensions & Benefits (Incl in 900) 531,690 570,389 597,009 TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2,841,456 2,931,705 2,894,111

500 HEALTH & WELFARE 510 BOARD OF HEALTH Board Members Stipends 900 900 900 Health Agent Salary 36,649 37,565 37,565 PT Admin Assistant 16,640 16,806 16,806 Seasonal Labor - Beach Testing 0 0 0 PT Public Health Nurse 0 12,000 12,000 Operating Expense 20,653 23,839 22,826 Total 74,842 91,110 90,097

541 COUNCIL ON AGING Director 45,240 46,371 46,371 Clerical Part Time 2,547 2,611 2,611 Operating Expense 8,588 16,837 16,120 Total 56,375 65,819 65,102

543 VETERANS SERVICES Veterans Agent Stipend 0 0 Operating Expense 6,440 30,000 16,576 Veterans Allowances 14,500 15,500 15,500 Total 20,940 45,500 32,076

HEALTH & WELFARE SUMMARY Salaries, Wages & Stipends 101,976 116,253 116,253 Operating Expense 50,181 86,176 71,022 ATM Authorization 152,157 202,429 187,275 Pensions & Benefits (Incl in 900) 64,942 78,958 70,486 TOTAL HEALTH AND WELFARE 217,099 281,387 257,761

600 CULTURE & RECREATION 610 LIBRARY Department Head 75,000 76,883 78,413 Other Direct Labor 276,046 310,823 342,690 Operating Expense 24,667 45,397 35,867 Library Materials (19%) 111,182 111,106 118,113 Contractual 62,639 50,445 46,603 Total 549,534 594,654 621,686

630 RECREATION Recreation Director (incl seasonal labor) 29,281 29,226 2,500 Clerical Part-time 10,639 14,028 1,000 Operating Expense 8,970 10,851 5,411 Total 48,890 54,105 8,911

635 GRANITE PIER Seasonal Labor 13,646 13,874 13,874 Operating Expense 6,375 8,997 7,997 Total 20,021 22,871 21,871

638- 9 THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLAND Direct Labor 11,572 11,831 5,900 Other Operating Expense 10,134 11,134 5,100

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692 MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE 2,538 2,608 2,608

CULTURE & RECREATION SUMMARY Labor 416,184 456,665 444,377 Operating Expenses 226,505 240,538 221,699 ATM Authorization 642,689 697,203 666,076 Pensions & Benefits (Incl in 900) 173,028 193,619 193,895 TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATIONAL 815,717 890,822 859,971

700 DEBT AND INTEREST Maturing Debt Principal 1,216,500 955,000 930,000 Maturing Debt Interest 262,011 222,813 187,250 Temporary Debt Principal 210,000 60,000 90,000 Temporary Debt Interest 7,020 16,000 25,000 TOTAL DEBT AND INTEREST 1,695,531 1,253,813 1,232,250

900 OTHER 911 ESSEX REGIONAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1,760,950 1,812,248 1,924,155 912 NON-CONTRIBUTORY PENSION 0 0

913 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 35,291 50,000 50,000

914 GROUP INSURANCE Health 4,481,135 4,707,691 4,801,611 Life 12,316 13,000 13,000 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) 119,865 125,000 125,000

916 FICA/MEDICARE 233,646 236,000 248,352

917 SICK LEAVE / BUY-BACK 31,305 71,300 71,300

940 INSURANCE EXPENSE 543,120 569,788 493,475

943 SPED STABILIZATION FUND 0 42,360 86,571 TOTAL OTHER 7,217,628 7,627,387 7,813,464

ARTICLE 5 TOWN DEPARTMENT SUMMARY Salaries, Wages & Stipends 5,226,423 5,891,987 5,961,944 Operating Expenses 3,031,229 3,335,975 3,292,196 Pension & Benefits (Incl in 900) 2,996,728 3,062,611 3,182,468 Debt Service (Incl in 700) 0 1,051,013 1,040,650 TOTAL ARTICLE 5 BEFORE SCHOOLS 11,254,380 13,341,586 13,477,258

PUBLIC EDUCATION - TOWN CONTRIBUTION 300 Base Funding from Town - ATM APPROPRIATION 11,605,714 11,987,140 12,247,463 305 Essex Tech. High School-ATM APPROPRIATION 396,056 484,300 411,090 Pensions & Benefits (Incl in 900) 3,541,467 3,974,363 4,050,950 Debt Service (Incl in 700) 202,660 202,800 191,600 TOTAL PUBLIC EDUCATION 15,745,897 16,648,603 16,901,103

GRAND TOTAL ARTICLE 5 27,543,397 30,602,337 30,958,407

MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Now in a few minutes we are going to go over the table of estimates as we have since the beginning of time starting on page 25. We are going to go through each section and if you want to hold just that section, you are going to indicate by waving your placard that you want to hold it. Even that will take a little bit longer than usual and then we will go through those and then we will vote on the motion, as may or may not be amended. I am going to now recognize Laurene Wessel the Chairperson of the Finance Committee who has worked very hard in these trying times to get us to where we are now. Laurene. LAURENE WESSEL: Good Morning. Thank you all for being here in these most difficult times and circumstances. On behalf of the Finance Committee, I would like to begin by giving you an overview of our financial agenda. The need to respond to the expenses involving the COVID19 pandemic emergency is the most fluid issue we are facing. We have voted to recommend a separate account of $244,000 to meet this need. Because this is unprecedented, we will continue to

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B33 monitor and address this issue with our Selectman, Town Administrator and Finance Director. The Finance Committee is responsible for managing a reserve account for the town. We vote on any requests and anything that it receives throughout the year. In fiscal year 2020 a reserve was $250,000. In addition to meeting any of the needs that may arise with COVID19, departments requesting funds from the reserve must document that the need was unforeseen, when the budget was approved and that the need is now urgent. After careful deliberation, and many presentations by Superintendent Liebow over the past year we recommended approval of a request from the schools regarding an override of $899,000. The School Committee and Superintendent Liebow however, voted to defer this request due to the current COVID19 emergency. , The Finance Committee agrees with this decision. The recommended school budget is $12,247,463. Fiscal year 2021 budget for the DPW is $2,297,102. The Finance Committee will continue to monitor the status of the new DPW building and any issues and expenses that may arise due to the COVID19 emergency. The towns three largest sources of revenue include real estate and personal property taxes $23,706,276. Long Beach leases are $1,532,461 and the State Aid is 2,470,134. Long Beach leases are rental income derived from town owned land, which is leased to individual cottage owners under a 10 year lease. In the current lease agreements rental revenues will increase about $157,000 per year. The Town continues to enjoy an excellent credit rating with Standard and Poores AA+ which allows us to incur debt at a favorable interest rate. Free cash is the balance at year end from the operating budget which was not fully spent from revenues in excess of the budget. The finance committee supports using it for onetime expenses such as emergency payments, building reserves and building expenditures, not for operating expenses. The health benefits and pensions from employees constitutes 21.8% of the total budget for the fiscal year 2021. These benefits are important to our employees whom are not eligible for social security, this is a 3% rise from last year. The Finance Committee recommends full approval for the final budget for fiscal year ’21 at $30,950,407. Once again, the Finance Committee thanks you for attending this meeting and contributing to the financial wellbeing of our town. Thank you. MODERATOR: I don’t think that there were any others held. Is that correct? All right we are now ready to vote on the budget we have not changed a dollar. And so, we are now going back to page 24. And we are voting on the motion as it was initially read to see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, sums of money for any and all town expenses and purposes including without limiting the foregoing debt and interest out of state travel, wages, salaries operations of the towns departments and officers and provide for a reserve fund all for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, inclusive. Requires a majority of vote. All in favor of this but please raise your placard. Thank you, all those opposed the same sign. I see one over here and we don’t have many people in the cars so, I’m can ask Linda to tell me how it looked at the cars. That motion passes. Thank you very much we have a budget! (Applause) MODERATOR: this year getting a budget, that’s a big deal so now we want to article 5A. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Finance Committee Chair, Laureen Wessel, moves Article 5A as indicated in the motion printed on page 34 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. ARTICLE 5A To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, sums of money for any and all Town expenses and purposes including, without limiting the foregoing, debt and interest, out-of-state travel, wages and salaries, operation of the Town’s Water Enterprise and provide for a reserve fund, all for the Fiscal Year beginning on July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, inclusive; or act on anything relative thereto. (Finance Committee) (requires majority vote)

MOTION I move that the Town appropriate from Water Enterprise Fund revenues the sum of $1,850,457 for all items under column 4 of the Table of Estimates under Article 5A on page 35 in the Town Meeting Voters Booklet, Water Enterprise for the operation of the Town’s Water Enterprise, and provide for a reserve fund if necessary, all for the Fiscal Year beginning on July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, inclusive, and further, to allow funds from the Water Enterprise Labor Reserve account to be applied to the appropriate salary, wage, and FICA accounts, and to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate such amounts.

ARTICLE 5A: TABLE OF ESTIMATES Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 FY21 FinCom FY19 FY20 ATM Recommended Department/Description Actuals Budget Budget WATER ENTERPRISE

Administration 96,418 105,707 117,440 Direct Labor 503,327 536,646 537,464 Overtime 20,915 18,017 18,017 Fuel, Light and Power 129,692 187,994 187,994 Operating Expenses 249,945 304,089 304,088

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Debt Service 263,356 184,750 168,700

Shared Employee Wages 71,714 83,668 84,649 Shared Employee Pension & Benefits 14,560 15,632 15,511 Direct Pension & Benefits 296,759 310,647 315,276 Building/Liability Insurance 46,935 46,803 51,318

ARTICLE 5A SUMMARY Labor 620,660 660,370 672,921 Energy 129,692 187,994 187,994 Operating Expenses 249,945 357,862 354,088

Debt Service 263,356 184,750 168,700 Reimbursement for Services Authorized in General Fund 429,968 456,750 466,754 TOTAL ARTICLE 5A 1,693,621 1,847,726 1,850,457

TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Okay the Water Enterprise. Anyone want to speak to this? If so, please walk over to a microphone. All righty, you’ve heard the motion. All those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you very much. All those opposed, please raise your placard. I see nobody raising their hands over here, how about the vehicles? Okay that motion passes. We now want to article 5B. ARTICLE 5B To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, sums of money for any and all Town expenses and purposes including, without limiting the foregoing, debt and interest, out-of-state travel, wages and salaries, operation of the Town’s Sewer Enterprise and provide for a reserve fund, all for the Fiscal Year beginning on July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, inclusive; or act on anything relative thereto. (Finance Committee) (requires majority vote)

MOTION

I move that the Town appropriate from Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues the sum of $2,001,022 for all items under column 4 of the Table of Estimates under Article 5B on pages 36 and 37 un the Town Meeting Voters Booklet, Sewer Enterprise for operation of the Town’s Sewer Enterprise, and provide for a reserve fund if necessary, all for the Fiscal Year beginning on July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, inclusive, and further, to allow funds from the Sewer Labor Reserve account to be applied to the appropriate salary, wage, and FICA accounts, and to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate such amounts.

TOWN ADMINISTATOR: Mr. Moderator, Finance Committee Chair, Laureen Weissel, moves Article 5B as indicated in the motion printed on page 36 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article.

ARTICLE 5B: TABLE OF ESTIMATES Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 FY21 FinCom Dept FY19 FY20 ATM Recommended # Department/Description Actuals Budget Budget SEWER ENTERPRISE

Administration 99,714 109,353 120,818 Direct Labor 501,373 559,812 512,157 Overtime 11,992 17,162 17,162 Fuel, Light and Power 239,248 259,746 259,746 Operating Expenses 259,202 324,673 324,673 Reserve Fund 0 50,000 50,000

Debt Service 308,545 286,688 283,463

Shared Employee Wages 59,071 74,013 69,970 Shared Employee Pension & Benefits 12,658 13,659 13,068 Direct Pension & Benefits 303,270 292,764 317,990 Building/Liability Insurance 36,849 44,329 31,975

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B35 ARTICLE 5B SUMMARY Labor 613,079 686,327 650,137 Energy 239,248 259,746 259,746 Operating Expenses 259,202 375,340 374,673

Debt Service 308,545 286,688 283,463 Reimbursement for Services Authorized in General Fund 411,848 424,765 433,003 TOTAL ARTICLE 5B 1,831,922 2,032,866 2,001,022

TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: okay. Moved and seconded. I promised no jokes today so I’m not saying this is our number two article on this issue. Anyone want to discuss sewer? Sewer mouth anybody? All right, you’ve heard the motion, all those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you. All those opposed, raise your placard. All right nobody raised their placard for fail. All righty one no. Okay, so that motion passes and now we move on to 5C, Community Preservation. ARTICLE 5C______To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the FY2021 Estimated Annual Revenue of the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money for any and all necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee, all for the Fiscal Year beginning on July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, inclusive; or act on anything relative thereto. (Finance Committee) (requires majority vote)

MOTION I move that the Town appropriate and transfer from the FY2021 Estimated Annual Revenue of the Community Preservation Fund the sum of $225,583 for any and all necessary and proper expenses of the Community Preservation Committee for all items under column 4 of the Table of Estimates under Article 5C as shown on page 38 of the Town Meeting Voters Booklet, all for the Fiscal Year beginning on July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, inclusive.

TOWN ADMINISTATOR: Mr. Moderator, Finance Committee Member, June Michaels, moves Article 5C as indicated in the motion printed on page 37 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article.

ARTICLE 5C: TABLE OF ESTIMATES Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 FY21 FinCom FY19 FY20 ATM Recommended Department/Description Actuals Budget Budget COMMUNITY PRESERVATION CPA Meeting Support Clerk 478 5,000 1,000 CPA Administrative Expenses 2,875 25,100 29,100

Debt Service 325,489 171,375 195,483

ARTICLE 5C SUMMARY Labor 478 5,000 1,000 Energy 0 0 0 Operating Expenses 2,875 25,100 29,100 Reimbursement for Debt Service in the General Fund 325,489 171,375 195,483 TOTAL ARTICLE 5C 328,842 201,475 225,583

TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: All right any discussion here? Alrighty, you have heard the motion. All those in favor raise your placard. Thank you. Opposed, raise your placard. I don’t see any nose on the side. Linda?

That passed and that was unanimous.

So we are now on to article 6.

ARTICLE 6

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B36 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate for Capital Outlay Items, such sums of money as set forth in the schedule prepared by the Finance Committee, or any other sum or sums, a copy of which schedule is on file with the Town Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and to determine whether such sums will be raised by fees, taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing, or by any combination of the foregoing; or act on anything relative thereto. (Finance Committee) (requires 2/3 vote if funded with borrowing or through stabilization)

MOTION I move that the Town appropriate $632,605 for the items printed on page 39 in the Town Meeting Voters Booklet as column 2 and to meet this appropriation, to transfer the following amounts: $577,605 from Free Cash (column 3), $55,000 from the Parking Meter Reserve (column 5), and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out these projects and purchases. (requires majority vote) TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Capitol Improvement Committee Member, June Michaels, moves Article 6 as indicated in the motion printed on page 39 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article.

ARTICLE 6 EXHIBIT - CAPITAL OUTLAY LIST Recommended for FY21 Budget General Fund Column Column Column 1 Column 2 3 4 Column 5 Txfr from Other Dept FY21 Free Funds/Closed # Department FY21 Requests Recommended Cash Debt Projects 154 IS&T IT/Technology Capital 175,000 175,000 210 Police Police Cruiser 55,000 55,000 225 Fire Fire Hose Replacement 10,284 10,284 School Student Information 300 School System 21,000 21,000 300 School Handicapped Lift 37,500 37,500 400 DPW NPDES 85,000 85,000 400 DPW Replacement Vehicle 60,000 60,000 Master Roadway Improvement 400 DPW Acct 150,000 150,000 610 Library Library Main Level Floor 21,000 21,000 610 Library Library Archive Relocation 17,821 17,821 TOTAL FY21 REQUESTS: 632,605 577,605 55,000

TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. And it requires a two thirds vote if funded with borrowing or through the no borrowing stabilization so it’s just majority. Any discussion about article 6? Please go to the microphone. Anything from the cows? All right. You’ve heard the motion. All those in favor please raise your placard. Awesome. Thank you. All those opposed please raise your plaque. I see no opposition here, in the bleachers.

Okay that passed and it is unanimous.

So, now Capital Outlay for Water Article 6A.

ARTICLE 6A To see if the Town will vote to appropriate for Capital Outlay Items for the Water Enterprise, sums of money as set forth in the schedule prepared by the Finance Committee, or any other sum or sums, a copy of which schedule is on file with the Town Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and to determine whether such sums will be raised by fees, taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing, or by any combination of the foregoing; or act on anything relative thereto. (Finance Committee) (requires 2/3 vote if funded with borrowing or through stabilization)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Capitol Improvement Planning Committee Vice Chair, Don Campbell, moves that the town appropriate $196,200 for the items printed on page 40 in the town meeting voters booklet under article 6A Water Enterprise Fund, excluding aerial GIS, but including all incidentals and related expenses and to meet this appropriation the sum of $196,200 as shown in column three marked free cash be transferred from water enterprise free cash and further to authorize the board of selectmen in the DPW commissioners to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out these projects and purchases. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article.

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TOWN CLERK: Seconded. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: And Mr. Moderator this amended motion includes the removal of the aerial GIS portion from the Water Enterprise fund totaling $17,550. MODERATOR: You just didn’t think it would fly? All right, anybody want to discuss this? We have removed $17,050 from this because the aerial GIS just wasn’t going to happen given the lateness of the budget so this will be accomplished in the future or brought before another meeting in the future. Any questions? That’s the plane we had to send it home. All right, all those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you. All those opposed, please raise your placard. Okay I saw no nose on the side. Okay that passed and that was unanimous. So now we go on to article 6B. Sewer Capital outlay. ARTICLE 6B To see if the Town will vote to appropriate for Capital Outlay Items for the Sewer Enterprise, sums of money as set forth in the schedule prepared by the Finance Committee, or any other sum or sums, a copy of which schedule is on file with the Town Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and to determine whether such sums will be raised by fees, taxation, transferred from available funds, provided by borrowing, or by any combination of the foregoing; or act on anything relative thereto. (Finance Committee) (requires 2/3 vote if funded with borrowing or through stabilization)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Capital Improvement Planning Committee Vice Chair Don Southard, moves that the town appropriate $199,691 for the items printed on 41 of the town meeting voters booklet. Excluding GIS under article 6B sewer enterprise fund but including all incidental and related expenses and to meet this appropriation the sum of $199,691 as shown in column three marked free cash be transferred from water enterprise free cash and further to authorize the board of selectmen in the DPW commissioners to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out these projects and purchases. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article.

ARTICLE 6B EXHIBIT - CAPITAL OUTLAY LIST Recommended for FY21 Budget SEWER FUND Column Column Column 1 Column 2 3 4 Column 5 Txfr from Other Dept FY21 Free Funds/Closed # Department FY21 Requests Recommended Cash Debt Projects 65 Swr Ent WWTO NPDES Discharge 50,000 50,000 65 Swr Ent Excavator Replacement (50%) 101,200 101,200 65 Swr Ent Aerial GIS 32,450 32,450 65 Swr Ent WWTP Master Capital Account 48,491 48,491 TOTAL FY21 REQUESTS: 232,141 232,141

TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: And no borrowing or stabilization? So just majority. All right, you want to just explain again the aerial?

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(7) ARTICLE A To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of its officers, boards, departments, committees and commissions, as printed in the 2019 Annual Town Report or as otherwise submitted to Town Meeting; or act on anything relative thereto. (Moderator) (requires majority vote)

MOTION I move that the Town accept the reports of its officers, boards, departments, committees and commissions, as printed in the 2019 Annual Town Report or as otherwise submitted to Town Meeting. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Selectmen Ross Brackett moves Article A as indicated in the motion printed on page 42 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: And then A and T. I neglected to say A and T. So we will do T after A, all right? Anyone want to speak about A? Okay. Mr. Seppala. Zenas Seppala, 92 Granite St: I’m gonna try to get through this with this mask and my glasses steaming up. But I have a concern about accepting the report of the government and by-law committee as written in the town report. In their paragraphs they say that they will be holding regular public meetings in support of the decennial review. I know that it’s at least probably about seven or eight months since they had the last meeting, probably before all this COVID stuff, and I was going to them and at that time the decennial review was a year late as it was. Coming to see that the last one was in 2009. So with the motion that was made earlier that you suspend activities, town meetings and stuff until we can get back to normal business. It seems to me probably likely that the government bylaws committee will not be meeting again in the near future. And I think that there are certain things that are in my mind, we need to have this every five years instead of every 10 years and now it’s going every 12 years. So I would just like to hear from anybody on the government and bylaws committee today, if they plan on having any meetings, zoom or otherwise, or whether or not we expect to go three, four any amount of indeterminate time in the future before that provision of the town bylaws is met? MODERATOR: Good question. Anybody from the government by-laws committee want to speak to? CHARLIE SEAVEY, 18 Frank St: I’m chair of the committee under question. At the last meeting before the pandemic, and all hell broke loose, the Town Council and we agreed that the office of Town Council was going to be reviewing the thing, essentially giving us a first draft of what we might need to look at. Everything came to a roaring screeching stop with the pandemic. I talked to Mitch Vieira about a week ago, and we agreed that after, we would get through town meeting, and then we were going to set up a zoom thing and see where we are. All business as usual went right straight out the window with this thing but I do want to get this out of our hair. So that’s where we are, things will resume as soon as we can figure out where the Town Council is, with the draft that they were doing and we can get a zoom meeting set up. Thank you. MODERATOR: OK, thank you. Good question and good response. Mask check everybody. Check. Mask check everybody. Everybody good. Already. Thank you, now will hear article T. (8) ARTICLE T To see if the Town will hear, receive and act upon the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Town Water Supply appointed pursuant to the vote of the 1980 Annual Town Meeting under Warrant Article 16 and extended by votes of successive Annual Town Meetings through and including the 2019 Annual Town Meeting under Warrant Article

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MOTION I move that the Town receive and act upon the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Town Water Supply appointed pursuant to vote of the 1980 Annual Town Meeting under Warrant Article 16 and extended by votes of successive Annual Town Meetings through and including the 2019 Annual Town Meeting under Warrant Article J, and extend the term of the Committee.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Ad Hoc Water Committee Chair, Laura Evans, moves Article T as indicated in the motion printed on page 51 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet.

Board of Selectmen support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Laura Evans wanted to read and I suggested that we can all read it in the booklet to just expedite matters. We will now take a vote, this is a little out of order I didn’t take a vote on A, but to save time A and T we are accepting reports and extending the term of the ad hoc committee on town water supply. All those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you. Opposed the same sign. One person over here. Two. Those motions collectively pass. We now move on to G. No motion for G. O. No O. H. (9) ARTICLE H To see if the Rockport will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate by transfer from available funds, including Free Cash, a sum of money for the purpose of funding, in part, FEMA mitigation projects at T-Wharf, Bradley Wharf, White Wharf, and Pigeon Cove Harbor, such amounts to be the equivalent of the Town’s required share of matching funds for such projects; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (requires majority vote)

MOTION I move that the Town appropriate and transfer from Free Cash the sum of $56,000 for the purpose of funding the Town’s required share of matching funds for FEMA mitigation projects at T-Wharf, Bradley Wharf, White Wharf, and Pigeon Cover Harbor.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Selectman Sarah Wilkinson moves Article H as indicated in the motion printed on page 46 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: All right moved and seconded. This is to appropriate and transfer $56,000 with matching funds for mitigation teamwork Bradley Wharf, White Wharf Pigeon Cove Harbor. Anyone want to speak to this? All right you heard the motion, all those in favor please raise your placard. Okay thank you. All those opposed the same. One over here, any over there? Okay that motion passes. What do we have next, B. Then from we are going to go right through to I.

(10) ARTICLE B To see if the Town will vote to expend a sum of money allocated to the Town under the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 90 or otherwise, so-called “Chapter 90 monies”; or act on anything relative thereto. (Department of Public Works) (requires majority vote)

MOTION I move that the Town expend the sum of $189,200 or such other sum as is made available to the Town under the provisions of Mass General Laws Ch. 90. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator DPW Commissioners Chair, Jim Gardner, moves Article B as indicated in the motion printed on page 43 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: All right moved and seconded. Anybody want to discuss? Right you heard all those in favor raise your placard. Awesome. Thank you. All those opposed please raise your placard. See anybody over here. Okay that motion passes and it was unanimous.

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MOTION I move that the Town appropriate and transfer from Free Cash the following sums of money to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen to fund the following organizations as grants: $4,000 to Action, Inc., 180 Main Street, Gloucester, MA. $3,000 to HAWC, 27 Congress Street, Salem, MA. $3,100 to Seniorcare, 5 Blackburn Center, Gloucester, MA. $5,000 to Open Door, 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester, MA.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator Selectman Ross Brackett moves Article C as indicated in the motion printed on page 43 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: all right you’ve heard the motion. All those in favor please raise your placard. All those opposed the same. Thank you, nobody over here. Okay that motion passes and it is unanimous. And I’m going to rule that with appreciation. We now move on to D.

(12) ARTICLE D To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate by transfer from available funds, including Free Cash, the following sum of money, or any other sum, to the following Stabilization Funds and Trusts to pay for future expenditures:

General Stabilization Fund $ 50,000 Capital Reserve Stabilization Fund $200,000 Special Education Stabilization Fund $200,000 Conservation Trust Fund $450

; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (requires majority vote) MOTION I move that the Town appropriate and transfer from Free Cash the following sums to the following Funds for the purposes of Article D as printed in the warrant:

General Stabilization Fund $50,000 Capital Reserve Stabilization Fund $200,000 Special Education Stabilization Fund $200,000 Conservation Trust Fund $450

Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? Okay you’ve heard the motion. All those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you. And all opposed, please raise your placard. I see nobody over here. All right that passes and it is unanimous. I’ve been told we have 163 people here today. That’s pretty good, give yourself to hand. (applause). 163 people and about 8 cows over there I think. All right now we go to E.

(13) ARTICLE E To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or appropriate by transfer from available funds, including Free Cash, a sum of money for Assessor Revaluation Expenses; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (requires majority vote)

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MOTION I move that the Town appropriate and transfer from Free Cash the sum of $244,000 to fund labor and personnel costs and expense costs related to the Town’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator Selectman Sarah Wilkinson, moves Article F as indicated in the motion printed on page 45 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Any discussion? You heard the motion all those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you. All those opposed, the same. I see nobody here with a no. (Three no’s in the parking lot) That motion passes, not quite unanimously. We move on to I. (15) ARTICLE I To see if the Rockport will vote to appropriate by transfer from the SPED Stabilization fund to the School Department to pay for FY2021 Special Education obligations; or act on anything relative thereto. (School Committee) (requires 2/3 vote)

MOTION I move that the Town appropriate and transfer from the SPED Stabilization Fund the sum of $112,501 to the School Department Private Tuitions Account for the purposes of defraying Special Education expenses. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, School Committee Chair Michael Kelley, moves Article I as indicated in the motion printed on page 46 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Alright, moved and seconded. Any discussion? Please just go to the microphone. This one is two thirds. BILL WAGNER, 147 GRANITE ST: Just a question to clarify this. The proposed budget on the school website indicates an expected draw for this item of about $14,171. Further, this spring the schools reported having saved about $60,000 on sped transportation costs due to the pandemic. Also the schools may be eligible for CARES act relief for extraordinary costs and special education. Any such anticipated relief might be included. Have the figures included the hundred and $112,000 being audited by the finance director and Fin Com to ensure this is an accurate reflection of accounts at year end and that there are not future CARE’s reimbursement that will offset spending in 2020. The final thing is what would be the balance if this passes and after article D? MODERATOR: All right we are working on a response. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, the balance as indicated on page 11 in the voters’ booklet including article 5, D and it would be $254,264

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MOTION I move that the Town appropriate from encumbered and appropriated funds the sum of $80,725 to fund the initial year of the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Rockport and AFSCME Local 1679 – General Unit; with the agreement covering the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021 and to confirm any previous appropriations expended to fund the cost items contained in the first year of said agreement. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Finance Committee Member Dwight Valentine, moves Article J as indicated in the motion printed on page 46 and 47 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? AL righty you’ve heard the motion. All those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you very much. All those opposed, the same. Okay I see no no’s over here. Any no’s over there. All right, that passes by unanimous vote. And we’ve gone through J. P were not going to do. Although there are public bathrooms if anyone needs them. S as in Sam. So we are doing K and L. Shall we entertain a motion under article, and these are the last two is that correct? Awesome, K and L. I find these very taxing. K please. (17) ARTICLE K To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c.64G, §3D(a), authorizing the imposition of a community impact fee of 3% on the transfer of occupancy of a short term rental in a “professionally-managed unit”, which term is defined as 1 of 2 or more short-term rental units that are located in the same city or town, operated by the same operator and are not located within a single-family; two-family, or three family dwelling that includes the operator’s primary residence; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (requires majority vote)

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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Selectman Chair Ruth George moves Article K as indicated in the motion printed on page 47 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? All right, heard then this is a majority vote. You’ve heard the motion all those in favor please raise your placard. All right I think. And, opposed. I see one over here. All right that motion passes. We are now down to the last article. (18) ARTICLE L To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c64G, §3D(b), authorizing the imposition of a community impact fee of 3% on the transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental that is located in a two-family or three-family dwelling that includes the operator’s primary residence; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (requires majority vote)

MOTION I move that the Town vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c.64G, §3D(b) and authorize the imposition of a 3% community impact fee upon each transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental unit that is located within a two-family or three family dwelling that includes the operator’s primary residence.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Selectman Ruth George moves Article L as indicated in the motion printed on page 47 of the August 8, 2020 Voters Booklet. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? You have heard the motion. All in favor raise your placard. Thank you. All those opposed, the same sign. All those opposed? One over here. And two over there. This motion passes. Is there any more business to come before this meeting? SELECTMAN, PAUL MURPHY (?): Thank you Mr. Moderator! I just want to take a quick moment to thank the Town of Rockport employees, and the DPW, and the moderator for putting this wonderful town meeting together, this was unusual circumstances but thank you to everyone who has attended and who as worked very hard to get this done. We have a budget and that’s important, but special thanks to everyone. Thank you. MODERATOR: okay what we’re going to try to do, everybody please. We are going to try to do a staggered release to keep everybody still distance. In a minute we are going to have motion to dissolve the meeting but I’m going ask the car people, please start to exit the premises. And then, after they go we will do the people in our official seating area, and then after that will have the people out in the field. When I tell you guys I’ve never been more proud to be a Rockporter. From all the employees and the police and the volunteers and everybody who worked so hard to put together all the cooperation we’ve had from all the citizens and everything is exceeded my expectations from the bottom of my heart I thank you Sarah Wilkinson. There is a recycle please recycle materials. Enjoy the rest of your day. Cows thank you as well. All right now the track people. As apart from one another as you can possibly be. We voted to dissolve and I declare it dissolved. 9:46am the meeting was dissolved.

A TRUE RECORD ATTEST:

Melanie J. Waddell Asst. Town Clerk

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B46 TOWN OF ROCKPORT DEMOCRATIC STATE PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL SENATOR IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 EDWARD J. MARKEY 459 511 637 1607 JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, III 201 345 376 922 WRITE-INS 0 1 0 1 BLANKS 2 1 5 8 TOTAL 662 858 1018 2538

REP IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 SETH W. MOULTON 518 698 823 2039 JAMIE M. BELSITO 49 53 76 178 ANGUS G. McQUILKEN 72 83 99 254 WRITE-INS 1 2 0 3 BLANKS 22 22 20 64 TOTAL 662 858 1018 2538

COUNCILLOR VOTE 1 EILEEN R. DUFF 514 673 765 1952 WRITE-INS 1 2 5 8 BLANKS 147 183 248 578 TOTAL 662 858 1018 2538

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 83 140 133 356 BLANKS 579 718 885 2182 TOTAL 662 858 1018 2538

REP. IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 ANN-MARGARET FERRANTE 535 701 824 2060 WRITE-INS 1 8 7 16 BLANKS 126 149 187 462 TOTAL 662 858 1018 2538

REGISTER OF PROBATE VOTE 1 PAMELA CASEY O'BRIEN 490 647 733 1870 WRITE-INS 1 3 2 6 BLANKS 171 208 283 662 TOTAL 662 858 1018 2538 Reg Voted PRECINCT ONE 1452 753 51.86% TIME IN: 9:25 PM

PRECINCT TWO 2131 972 45.61% TIME IN: 9:30 PM

PRECINCT THREE 2380 1170 49.16% TIME IN: 9:20 PM

TOTAL 5963 2895 48.55%

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B47 TOWN OF ROCKPORT REPUBLICAN STATE PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL SENATOR IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 SHIVA AYYADURAI 34 36 61 131 KEVIN J. O'CONNOR 57 73 74 204 WRITE-INS 0 0 1 1 BLANKS 0 3 8 11 TOTAL 91 112 144 347

REP IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 JOHN PAUL MORAN 75 85 107 267 WRITE-INS 1 1 2 4 BLANKS 15 26 35 76 TOTAL 91 112 144 347

COUNCILLOR VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 4 12 13 29 BLANKS 87 100 131 318 TOTAL 91 112 144 347

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 BRUCE E. TARR 88 101 130 319 WRITE-INS 1 1 2 BLANKS 3 10 13 26 TOTAL 91 112 144 347

REP. IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 3 11 10 24 BLANKS 88 101 134 323 TOTAL 91 112 144 347

REGISTER OF PROBATE VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 4 11 8 23 BLANKS 87 101 136 324 TOTAL 91 112 144 347 Reg Voted PRECINCT ONE 1452 753 51.86% TIME IN: 9:25PM

PRECINCT TWO 2131 972 45.61% TIME IN: 9:30PM

PRECINCT THREE 2380 1170 49.16% TIME IN: 9:20 PM

TOTAL 5963 2895 48.55%

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B48 TOWN OF ROCKPORT Libetarian STATE PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL SENATOR IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 2 5 7 BLANKS 0 1 1 TOTAL 0 2 6 8

REP IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 1 2 3 BLANKS 1 4 5 TOTAL 0 2 6 8

COUNCILLOR VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 1 1 2 BLANKS 1 5 6 TOTAL 0 2 6 8

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 1 1 2 BLANKS 1 5 6 TOTAL 0 2 6 8

REP. IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 1 2 3 BLANKS 1 4 5 TOTAL 0 2 6 8

REGISTER OF PROBATE VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 1 1 2 BLANKS 1 5 6 TOTAL 0 2 6 8 Reg Voted PRECINCT ONE 1452 753 51.86% TIME IN: 9:25 PM

PRECINCT TWO 2131 972 45.61% TIME IN: 9:30 PM

PRECINCT THREE 2380 1170 49.16% TIME IN: 9:20 PM

TOTAL 5963 2895 48.55%

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REP IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 2 2 BLANKS 0 TOTAL 0 0 2 2

COUNCILLOR VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 0 BLANKS 2 2 TOTAL 0 0 2 2

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 1 1 BLANKS 1 1 TOTAL 0 0 2 2

REP. IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 WRITE-INS 1 1 BLANKS 1 1 TOTAL 0 0 2 2

PRECINCT TWO 2131 972 45.61% TIME IN: 9:30 PM

PRECINCT THREE 2380 1170 49.16% TIME IN: 9:20PM

TOTAL 5963 2895 48.55%

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Essex, ss. Rockport,MA Sept. 11,2020

I, Philip D. Wesley, III, Constable of the Town of Rockport, have on this date Sept. 11, 2020 posted the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the Fall Town Meeting to be held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at 8am, at the Rockport High School, in the two Post Offices, the Town Bulletin Board and Seventeen (17) other Public Places throughout the Town including three (3) in Precinct One, three (3) in Precinct Two and three (3) in Precinct Three.

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B55 TOWN OF ROCKPORT FALL TOWN MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 ROCKPORT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLEX

Registered Voters: Attendance: 132 Start Time: 8:10am Dissolved at: 9:36am

The Fall Town Meeting commenced at 8:10AM. The morning was started with the National Anthem, followed by the invocation given by Matt Wigton, First Baptist Church: “Joy to this morning, we do so with gratitude for the Town of Rockport and all the people that make up its population today and in the past and we look forward into the future with joyful expectation. We pray for the global crisis that we are in and that it would come to an end and give provision to all the researchers and scientists and we remember all those who are in times of trial and suffering today. We thank this town and pray that you give that we would have a sense of charity and kindness towards one another as we engage in the discussions today. Amen.” There was a moment of Silence in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. A motion was made, seconded, and passed by voice vote to omit the reading of the Articles.

The Town Clerk read the Officer’s Return.

The Town Moderator gave instructions, introductions and directives.

Motions will be heard in order.

ARTICLE A To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate and transfer, a sum of money to pay unpaid bills of previous fiscal years; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (Requires 9/10 vote)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, MITCHELL VIEIRA: Mr. Moderator, Finance Committee member Carl Engel moves the town appropriate and transfer the sum set forth in the Fall Town Meeting Voters Booklet on page 6, all for the purpose of paying unpaid bills and adjustments from the previous fiscal year. Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee support this motion. TOWN CLERK, PATRICIA BROWN: Seconded. MODERATOR, ROBERT VISNICK: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? This requires a 9/10 vote. Anybody opposed, say I, nobody opposed to accept for that horse over there? All those in favor now say I, and those in your vehicles raise your placards. That Motion passes. ARTICLE B To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or appropriate and transfer, a sum or sums of money to add to the appropriations made under Articles 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 6A and/or 6B of the August 8, 2020 Annual Town Meeting or to reduce appropriations made thereunder; or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (Requires majority vote)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, Finance Committee member Paul Derosier moves the town amend the votes taken under Articles 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 6A and or 6B of the August 8th, 2020 Annual Town Meeting by transferring the sums set forth in the Fall Town Meeting Voters Booklet for Article B motion on page 6 and in the amounts, and for the purposes specified therin. Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee support this motion. TOWN CLERK: Second. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussions? I have heard some crows but no humans wanting to talk? All those in favor over here say “I” and over there raise your placards. Those opposed the same sign. Again just the birds. Anybody in the vehicles opposed? 0 opposed. That motion carries.

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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, CPC Chair Phil Crotty moves that the town hear or receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee. Board of Selectmen support this motion. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: All right and Mr. Crotty is going to be speaking after we get into article D so we will hear his report as we discuss those three motions. So all those in favor of hearing this report, over here please say I, in the vehicles raise your placards. And all those opposed the same sign. Vehicle section: 4 opposed and field, 0 opposed. That motion passes. ARTICLE D To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, to set aside in the Community Preservation Fund sums of money from Community Preservation Fund FY2021 estimated annual revenues for later spending for the respective purposes indicated: First, a sum of money to be deposited in the Community Housing Reserve Account;

Second, a sum of money to be deposited in the Open Space/Recreation Reserve Account;

Third, a sum of money to be deposited in the Historic Preservation Reserve Account; or act on anything relative thereto. (Community Preservation Committee) (Requires majority vote)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator CPC Vice Chair Erin Batistelli moves that $65,000 be transferred from the FY 21 estimated annual revenues of the Community Preservation fund to the Community Preservation fund Community Housing reserve account. Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee support this motion. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Phil you want to speak now? Here we go. PHIL CROTTY: Thank you Bob. Good morning Selectpersons, town residents, and Laurie. My name is Phil Crotty I am Chairman of the Rockport community preservation committee. Our committee consists of nine members and I want to thank each one of them for their wisdom and their hard working efforts on our behalf. Our committee accepts applications to fund worthy projects by the first Monday of February each year. Funding comes from a 3% addition to your property tax bill plus a fluctuating match from the state. The 2021 application and more information is available on our town website including a lot of financial information. We encourage applications from town departments, town committees and not-for-profit organizations. We typically receive 6 to 12 applications there is usually $700,000 or so available to fund the projects. This year we received 13 applications totaling $1.4 million and we approved nine projects totaling $715,000. We also maintain a $500,000 reserve for lead years or an extraordinary project. To date we’ve expended almost $11 million on worthy projects since the program began in 2003. Under the state statute the Community Preservation Committee can entertain applications from each of the four allowable areas. Open space, recreation, historic preservation and affordable housing. This year each subject area is represented. In a total we recommend to you for funding approval is $715,000, as I said. The town treasurer asked that I point out that this year we spent 59% of the available funds and the matching funds from the state was 11%, only 11% but we think it could go as high as 30% by the time the books close in November. We can also tell you that the Millbrook Bond which was passed 2 to 3 years ago, I don’t recall, but that will be paid off this year so that’s good news leaving the community center building as the only bonded entity by the CPC at this time. So now we can turn to the individual projects for your consideration and vote. The first is the harbormaster request to replace floats in the south basin Harbor in the amount of $60,000. The second is the YMCA request for funding towards a splash park for children at the YMCA in the amount of $100,000 towards a project that would cost over $700,000. The third is a department of Public Works and Beautification Committee requests for funds to improve Harvey and Barletta parks in downtown Rockport in the amount of $95,000. The fourth is the Rockport Community Conservation Commission request to build the trust fund in the amount of $100,000 The fifth is the Thacher and Straitsmouth Island Committee request for funds to restore the Thacher Island Assistant keeper’s house in the amount of $30,000. The sixth is the Rockport Art Association request for restoration of the old Tavern building in the amount of $48,500. The seventh is the Rockport Cultural District request but it’s also the Building Study Committee request for a study for the restoration of the historic old firehouse building in dock square in the amount of $27,000. That’s a study by the way. The eighth is the Rockport Housing Authority request for the replacement of roofs at the Kitefield apartment complex, a public housing facility, in the amount of $180,000.

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B57 The ninth, the last one, Action Inc. request for its rental and mortgage assistance program for Rockport residents in need. Of course because of the coronavirus in the amount of $75,000. I have asked that a representative from each of the applying organizations be here today to further address any questions that might come up. MODERATOR: All right so we have heard the article D first motion and has been seconded. So, this is just the first motion of article D but it looks like we have somebody who would like to speak. First a cow, then Toby. TOBY ARSENIAN, 95 Granite St: This is a standard article to put the required amounts into three funds, but before we put the $65,000 into affordable housing, I think that we should be told what became of the money we appropriated at the last Fall town meeting for affordable housing. The affordable housing study, that was $25,000 from Community Preservation to which the board of Selectmen were going to add $5000 from the 2019 Annual Town Meeting appropriation for the Community Development department. So what has become of that money? Have we got a study going, are we going to get a study going? The plague which broke out in March is a fine excuse for many things but the world has not come to an end and we should be told what has become of the money before we vote any more. MODERATOR: Just a reminder if you are going to speak please continue to wear your mask I know it’s awkward but it’s doable and we are sterilizing the microphones after each use. First Motion TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, through you, the affordable housing study that was supposed to be done, like all the other CPC and all other town projects, were put on hold during part of Covid19. CPC projects were allowed to proceed forward funding wise approximately two weeks ago, so now we are remembering that as well as all other projects. So we will pick that back up it, was on hold with Covid, like all the projects. MODERATOR: Anybody else before we vote on the first motion under article D? Anything from the cows? Okay you’ve heard the motion all those in favor for people over here please say I people in the cars please raise your placards. And all those opposed the same sign. Okay is unanimous over here. Let’s hear from the vehicles (2 oppose). That motion carries. Second Motion TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator CPC Vice Chair Erin Batistelli moves that $65,000 be transferred from the FY 21 estimated annual revenues of the Community Preservation fund to the Community Preservation Open Space reserve account. Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee support this motion. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion here? All those in favor please say I, and raise your placard in the vehicle section. All those opposed. (1 oppose). That motion carries. Third Motion TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator CPC Vice Chair Erin Batistelli moves that $65,000 be transferred from the FY 21 estimated annual revenues of the Community Preservation fund to the Community Preservation fund Historic Preservation reserve account. Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee support this motion. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: Any discussion? All those in favor over here, say I and over there raise your placards. Give them a second. Now all those opposed the same sign. We will hear from the vehicles. Zero opposition. That passes and it was unanimous. So article D is done we move on to article E. I am recused from the first motion because I don’t have a vote. I am involved in the Yacht Club. ARTICLE E To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund or by borrowing the following amounts for the respective purposes indicated:

First, $60,000 to be expended under the oversight of the Department of Public Works, working with the Harbormasters and the Community Preservation Committee, for the creation, construction and installation of a new float system in and for the rehabilitation of the South Harbor;

TOWN CLERK (AS MODERATOR): The chair will recognize the motion under article E. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mme. Moderator CPC chair Phil Crotty moves that $60,000 be appropriated and transferred, for the Community Preservation Open Space and Recreation reserve account, and expend it under the oversight of the DPW commissioners working with the harbormasters and the Community Preservation Committee for the creation construction and installation of a new float system in the South Harbor. Board of Selectmen and finance committee support this motion.

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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, CPC Chair Phill Crotty moves that $100,000 be appropriated and transferred for the Community Preservation undesignated fund account and expended as a grant to the YMCA of Gloucester a nonprofit corporation, duly organized under the law of Massachusetts, under the oversight of the Board of Selectmen, working with the Community Preservation Committee. For the creation construction and installation of a splash Park at the YMCA facility at and for the rehabilitation restoration of the old Fuller school site in Gloucester. Finance committee supports the motion board of Selectmen will make the determination after any discussion. TOWN CLERK: Seconded. MODERATOR: All right, that was moved and seconded and I believe now we are going to hear from Tim Flaherty who is a nonresident but I’ve given him authority to speak this morning. To tell us about this project. TIM FLAHERTY: Good morning, I want to talk about the investment of the hundred thousand dollars that would be going towards the splash park for the overall Y which will be about $30 million. One of the main reasons why we chose the location where it is down the street is the convenience to Rockport. Our Y services mainly Rockport and Gloucester over the years. This is your Y. It’s your community center. Last year we serviced 924 individuals at our Y and 1 out of 4 received financial assistance. Weither it be the kids in the camp program, the afterschool program right here at the elementary school or senior programs at the senior center or at the Y. We have been great partners. And are looking to expand that relationship and hopefully having several thousand people of 8500 residents of Rockport. One thing I want to be sure is clear, you don’t have to be a member to be part of the YMCA. Out of that 924 there are many that are people that just come on a daily basis that are not members. One important fact as well we don’t turn anybody away. Last year we raised $200,000 and we do that on an annual basis and that money comes from people from Rockport and Gloucester. Some of the things that we’re going to do at this new Y and in this community, is that we going to be offering family days for the town of Rockport. Specialty days for the kids of Rockport. Were excited about the future Cape Ann to have this quality acility, state-of-the-art facility that we haven’t had on Cape Ann in many many years where other neighboring towns to our self, have. The other thing is we can do these programs at free or no cost, like the family days. One of the examples when the CPA had a question about, we want to go back to the days when the Y was that our beaches and having instead of having the kids go to the Y to teach these kids how to swim. We can absolutely do that. We could do that for free on the specialty occasions we can do a lot of great things beyond what we are doing right now at present facility are present facility is inadequate it does not serve the communities of Rockport and Gloucester. It is a Cape Ann Y but like I said its members and programs and events are not from the Town of Rockport and Gloucester. One thing I want to make sure to mention is that yes, five minutes down the street, the building location is in Gloucester. But it’s not the Gloucester YMCA, it is the Cape Ann YMCA, it belongs to you and we want to expand on that and hopefully will be able to do that with the hundred thousand dollars going to the splash park for the kids. And that gives an opportunity that building being $30 million have opportunity not only for the kids but for adults and families and seniors of Rockport. Thank you. GLEN MACLEOD, 21 Atlantic Ave: This is been a vision of mine for many years the Swampscott /Marblehead have a brand-new Y, Beverly has the Sterling Center its really beautiful and Cape Ann needed one of these. It’s a very exciting project and I ask all citizens to please drive by and look and take a tour of this facility. The childcare is going open I think on January 4 which is going to be a godsend to families that need childcare, especially in a situation in times that we are now going through. And we are going open the full Y sometime probably in February or March and it’s going to be all ages all programs. And as Tim said if somebody can’t afford the membership they are still coming because we’re a nonprofit. Why does so many things in the community whether it be low income housing, childcare, dietary things, programs, there is going to be a new kitchen there, it’s a great project and I certainly hope the town contributes with the splash park. There is a splash park similar to this in Ipswich and Ipswich been hugely successful in that community. Thank you very much. MODERATOR: Thank you. Anybody else want to speak? ANN-PATRICE HICKEY, 11 Eden Rd: As a kid the Y was very important to me. But I could walk to my Y. I’m currently a member of the Y and I’ve continued to pay my family membership throughout the Corona virus during a time when I could not use the Y, because I support their programs. However, I do not believe that $100,000 is a good use of our funds for a splash park. If they were using the funds for housing, I would be so for it. If they were using the funds for the programs they’ve described, I’d be so for it. If they were using the programs for what they’re doing during coronavirus which was doing a lot of daycare for people who couldn’t afford it, it was awesome, I would support that none of those things are splash park. A splash park is not something that preserves our community. That facility is not five minutes down the road. When I was a kid you could walk to the Y. I would love it if the kids could walk to the why. Even the kids in Gloucester can’t walk to that Y unless they know how to get down Greenstreet through the dulcet park. Please

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And I would see this as part of the daycare facilities provided by the YMCA and I very much support the money for the splash park and walking to the Y not that important to me I think we all drive to the grocery store we don’t walk to anymore I think driving to the YMCA is is how we get there. Again I urge your support of this motion. JASON SHAW, 9 Athena Way: I am also a member of the Y and just got back there after a leave of absence. I just have a couple of questions. First of all I kinda have an idea what a splash park is but I’m not really up on that, can we get a little bit of an explanation? And the second question, I have actually 3. The second one is, is a splash park and outdoor facility? Because if it is, it sounds like a facility that can be used for a small part of the wonderful weather we have out here in our area. And then the third question is if this $100,000 at least going towards the splash park, how is that going to happen? The construction of the new Y is a big facility theres going to be millions of dollars spent. Is there going to be some line item where this hundred thousand and can be set aside and only used for the splash park? And then if the splash park only cost $80,000 is there to be $20,000 leftover that can be returned to the CPC? Those are my three questions, thank you. MODERATOR: We will get you those answers but we will continue to hear from people. We will hear from everybody don’t worry. TOBY ARSENIAN 95 Granite St: I have no doubt it would be a delightful indulgence and extravagance but I think that we can do better things with our money. If we put the money aside, next year we can put it into the funds for open space, we could be buying land with the money, that would be something that would be an advantage to all of us here in town now and for future generations. I have reservations about what I heard about transportation and the assumption that everyone drives isn’t (inaudible). Is there an endowment to provide buses to take the kids up to the Gloucester Crossing? Contrary to what was said children don’t drive and not all parents who are at home with leisure and automobiles to drive them. So it may or may not be available to the local children. I want to know who actually owns the ground under the proposed facility? Having read about what’s going on up there in Gloucester Crossing it’s some sort of weird hybrid between private enterprise and charitable endeavors. And does the YMCA actually own the ground under the proposed facility? I want an answer on the transportation. I think that the community preservation committee should’ve asked those questions. Apparently they did not. That’s unfortunate. I think there were other things oh yes I read through the application there was a list of all of the foundations some of the names I recognized others not both wealthy and generous local individuals contributing to the endeavor. And it occurred to me that it would very likely go forward whether or not we gave our hundred thousand dollars. And I would remind you of the moderators excellent advice I don’t know whether it’s in this booklet but it’s generally and all the booklets that we should spare ourselves expenses that might be kept from private sources. MODERATOR: We will get to everybody not to worry. Except Mr. Murphy we won’t get to him. (audible laughs) JACK MEANY, 16 Summit Av: I’ve affiliated with the Cape in YMCA for over 35 years. And as of one of the last things I’m doing for the Cape in YMCA is on the private manager for that project. We have raised a substantial amount of money. We are short of that goal of $30 million. The answer Mr. RCN’s question number one the Y owns the land under any splash park and under the building. Whenever rumors are going around about that that’s the facts. Number two was talked about the $30 million project. When you talk about the funding is available, the funding is restricted to outdoor education outdoor recreation. That’s why we have requested the money for the splash park. In fact that the money does what has been raised provides this new state-of-the-art YMCA for all of Cape Ann. And just to be clear what I think Tim said was 941 people take benefit from the YMCA every single year. That 941 he talked about was 941 people from the town of Rockport. And if you talked about Camp Spindrift places like that, half the kids that go to Camp Spindrift and Rockport are on financially. A quarter of all the people that go from Rockport are on financial aid. How the Y works is those that can’t afford to pay those that can’t afford to pay do not pay and hopefully at the end of the year it turns out that we zero. So any support that the YMCA can get because the YMCA says yes to everyone, always, adds to the availability to the Y to continue to stay there for everyone always regardless of your ability to pay. So there’s no sinister plan, there is no partnership between commercial and not-for-profit this is a brand-new YMCA for all of Cape Ann. Its long overdue. Any support that the town could provide would be much appreciated. ED HAND, 20 Landmark Lane: As a former prior of the CPC, I have spent many hours, along with other members, I know the amount of work that they do to vet these projects/ proposals so I suspect they’ve done their homework on this one as well. Also as a member of the Y, my wife and I have spent many years swimming there, water aerobics and I’ve been impressed by the facility but with also what they’re doing with children’s education, recreation. We have a grandson who has, when we see him at a splash park not now but at other splash parks, it’s incredible to watch the kids, there having a fantastic time and entertains them and it’s good as a whole part of their program for children. So, I think it makes sense, Rockport get a lot out of that Y it is a Cap,e Ann Y, so it solidly support this. JAMY MADEJA, 2 Holbrook Ct: As much as I respect the Y for what it’s done for so many people, this Y is in Gloucester. No matter who it serves. And I do not support spending funds from the Rockport community preservation act to preserve community open space or recreation, outside of Rockport, at this time. I am not certain as to the legality perhaps somebody would like to speak to whether they believe it legal. I do not personally, as a lawyer, feel comfortable with the attempt if not the actual letter of the law that taxes in Rockport and spends the money outside of Rockport. 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B60 splash park. And we have people in Rockport right now that are hungry. The numbers at the food pantry are huge. It is not the time to be authorizing money for a splash park. Especially when there is outdoor recreation here in town on the beaches. And the third reason is what Toby already mentioned the community preservation act is meant for things that can not be fundraised in other ways, or joint efforts. Although I see this is a joint effort, for the two prior reasons I don’t support it. Thank you very much and I do appreciate the Y and I will increase my personal donation for you to use any way you want. TOWN COUNCIL, BRIAN RILEY, KP LAW : Through you Mr. moderator the community preservation act does allow for funds, CPA funds in one town to be spent or donated to a project in another city or town so this is approved and would be valid. MODERATOR: Thank you. LAUREEN WESSEL: As chair of the Finance Committee would like to reiterate that we fully support this project. But I’d like to speak as Laureen Wessel 45 Main St., Rockport. I have four children of grown up here three grandchildren. And I can tell you that the YMCA is fully used and to support the quality (power outage) for children that were active in sports I can tell you that I’ve driven my children and their friends to the Beverly Y which is a state-of-the-art facility as this will be. So it’s a wonderful endeavor that will be able to be part of this facility. A splash park is just going to be such a wonderful addition for our small children and I fully support it as a parent and chair of the finance committee. Thank you. MEL MICHAELS, 22 Landmark Lane: Treasurer of the Community Preservation Committee. No money is given to any project until a bill is received. All the money resides in our treasury until a bill is received and approved to make sure it’s going exactly intended to go. It has to meet the requirements of the of what we voted at town meeting it have to match the language of that. So can’t be used for anything else, it would have to be used only for the splash park. Also money has been used in the past for the (inaudible) in the Gloucester Museum. So we’ve done that before. ANDREA RITCHIE, 1 Harriden Ave: Can someone provide me with clarification? Is this splash park going to be open and free to Rockport residents all the time or just on the special community days? TIM FLAHERTY: Anybody that goes to the Cape Ann Y who’s not a member of, for a kid, it’s five dollars go to the Y. And we can work to the town of Rockport for specialty days to do something to that effect or for family days. I just want to reiterate any kid that cannot afford to go to the splash park, the preschool program or the afterschool program or camp will be able to go for free like they have in the past. TOM MIKUS, 73 Marmion Way: For normal Community Preservation project I understand that cannot begin until the funding is available. Which is typically the end of the year. Are we making an exception in this case it sounds like the project is already under the way. MODERATOR: Any member individually of the board of Selectmen before we hear from the board? On any topic. DON CAMPBELL, Board of Selectmen: Good morning everybody Don Campbell board of Selectmen and 5 King St. Ct. With deference to CPC and for all the great work that they do and for the benefits they provide to our community and of course to the YMCA who provide innumerable benefits, I can’t support this. I can’t see use of $100,000 of Rockport taxpayer money with extremely limited benefit, even though it is open to everybody, going out of town. This was met with some spirited discussion with the Board of Selectmen at our last meeting and the problem that I have is that were taking this money and sending out of town when at that meeting we discussed projects that were limited in scope or scaled-back in scope to accommodate financial restrictions and constraints. But now were to send $100,000 out of town to do this. Just don’t think that right now and the climate that we have with the limited resources that we have that this is money that should be expended. I agree with the previous speaker who said that perhaps as we do with others, if this was in the name of affordable housing, was in a different name of something of some kind, I would support that. I would be fine with that because of the direct need that has been demonstrated by people experiencing hunger, can’t pay their rent, all these things going on. And we’re taking $100,000 for a very worthwhile cause that I do have to say will provide a good benefit but it’s too limited right now and the timing is wrong. So, for that reason I cannot support $100,000 leaving Rockport of Rockport taxpayer money. Thank you. MODERATOR: Any other individual members of the Board before we hear, I guess you’re going to vote in a bit. Anybody in the vehicles want to participate? DAVE DAMASSA: Just a point of question. Can money in the Community Preservation fund be allocated for food pantries and other things? And if so shouldn’t we apply that to all of the issues we put forward for the community preservation fund, all of the agenda items here? So, just a question of how we allocate that money. Can it all go to things like food pantries? MODERATOR: I am getting, the answer is no. From the CPC individuals the answer is no. There are very specific categories is my understanding. All right, yes we have a voter that will hear from the board in a minute. I think the board is voting. ERIN BATISTELLI, 4 Mt. Pleasant: I just want to also point out that Gloucester community preservation committee has allocated a certain amount of money towards the splash park. $200,000, I wanted to point that out. MODERATOR: OK, we will hear from the Board of Selectmen through its Chair. RUTH GEORGE, Chairman or the Rockport Board of Selectmen: good morning everyone Ruth George chairman of the Rockport Board of Selectmen. We just had a vote and 3-2 to not support the $100,000 towards the splash park. Again it was 3-2.

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Third, $95,000 to be expanded under the direction of the DPW Commissioners, working with the Beautification Committee and the Community Preservation Committee, for the restoration and rehabilitation of Harvey Park and Barletta Park; TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator CPC Chair Phil Crotty moves that $95,000 be appropriated and transferred to the Community Preservation undesignated account to be expended under the DPW Commissioners working with the Beautification Committee and the Community Preservation Committee for the restoration and rehabilitation of Harvey Park and Barletta Park. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? I see you Toby and anybody else want to talk about this? TOBY ARSENIAN, 95 Granite St: the DPW commissioners held a series of meetings to offer various different plans for the two parks. All of them didn’t conclude with any definite decision as to which of various plans. If you have a chance to read the application on file at the Town Clerk’s office if you could get at it, there are again a series of plans in the and none of them definite. And speaking with Mr. Parisi just before this meeting he said that none of those are the one going forward. What’s going forward is a hybrid. So who knows we buy a pig in a poke. What I want is an assurance from one of the DPW commissioners that the stones in the ground outside the church entrance partly on the church property partly on the Harvey Park property, if they are moved, that they be put back in the ground intact not pieces all of it in one place. Mr. Parisi said it was his intent that that would be what would happen but what he pointed out it’s not his call it will be up to the commissioners. And I think we’re owed a public promise because good intentions are one thing what happens, regrettable necessities, maybe another. MODERATOR: Ok. Pigs and rocks. Anybody else? You heard the motion. All those in favor please raise your placards. We’ll get the car people a moment. And all those opposed now, the same sign. All right. Let’s hear from the vehicles. Okay. That motion passes. Fourth, $100,000 to be placed in the Conservation Fund, to be administered by the Rockport Conservation Commission, to be used for purposes consistent with the Community Preservation Act; TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator through you, CPC Chair Phil Crotty moves that $100,000 be appropriated and transferred to the Community Community Preservation undesignated account to the conservation funds to be administered by the Rockport Conservation Commission to be used for purposes consistent with the Community Preservation Act. Board of Selectmen and finance committee support this motion. TOWN CLERK: Seconded MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? All rights, all those in favor please raise your placards. Thank you. And opposed the same sign. It’s unanimous on the side. Anyone opposed on the vehicle side? Okay. That passes unanimously. Fifth, $30,000 to be expended under the direction of the Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Town Committee, working with the Community Preservation Committee, for the restoration, rehabilitation and historic preservation of the Thacher Island Assistant Keeper’s House; TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator CPC Chair Phil Crotty moves that $30,000 be appropriated and transferred from the Community Preservation undesignated account to be expended under the Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands town committee working with the Community Preservation Committee for the restoration rehabilitation and historic preservation of the Thacher Island Assistant keeper’s house. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this article. TOWN CLERK: Seconded MODERATOR: Moved and seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor please raise your placard. Thank you. Opposed the same sign. It’s not unanimous. What do we have in the vehicles? Okay. That motion passes. Sixth, $48,500 as a grant to the Rockport Art Association, a nonprofit corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to be expended under the oversight of the Board of Selectmen working with the Community Preservation Committee, for the restoration, rehabilitation and historic preservation of the Old Tavern building;

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I gather that the Tavern building is the one that sticks out towards the street at right angles to the main building. Part of the money we gave them before was for renovating the main building which somehow ends up painted a pale yellow with blue trim. The colors of the Swedish flag reverse and it’s a very pretty it might be lovely but anything but historic that happen? Did that happen with our money? Were going to be painting the buildings that they look like what they ought to, a traditional New England village not something that might be attractive but inappropriate. MODERATOR: I don’t even know how to respond. JIM UGONE, 33 Main St, Chairman of the Rockport Historic Commission: Under the current guidelines the historic commission has no jurisdiction over paint color. MODERATOR: Sometimes I’m thankful and colorblind. All right you’ve heard the motion. Pick up your blue placards if you would (audible laughs) if you’re in favor. Thank you. And now the same sign if your opposed. Okay it looks unanimous on this side, the vehicle side, 10-4. It is not unanimous but it passes. The only thing that separates you from a warm cup of coffee is the seventh motion. Oh, and the eight and the ninth. Seventh, $27,000 to be expended under the direction of the DPW Commissioners, working with the Cultural District and the Community Preservation Committee, for the restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of the historic Old Firehouse Trust building; TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator CPC Chair Phil Crotty moves that $27,000 be appropriated and transferred from the Community Preservation Historic preservation reserve account to be expended under the DPW Commissioners working with the Cultural District and the Community Preservation Committee for the restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of the historic Old Firehouse Trust building. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this motion. MODERATOR: Anybody other than Toby wanting to speak? Oh yes we do, so there, yes, sorry Toby you will have to wait. MONICA LAWTON, Chair of the Building Study Committee, and the Rockport Cultural District: I am here to ask you to support this article today for restoration of the old firehouse building. I know you’re all familiar with it. It served the town for hundred and 50 years. And for the last 30 years it really was a place for community activity and events of every description. From plays and concerts to scout meetings and farmers market and on and on and on I’m sure you’ve all been there or something. And it’s been closed for the last two years due to some deterioration and concerns due to safety so our committee recommended that we bring this building alive and return it to use as the community center that a downtown community hosts if you will. The article today will give us the funds to do a study. The feasibility of the project maybe some preliminary plan. This will be done the planning, next year there will be plenty of opportunity for public input on what work is done and how the building is used we already know that it’s not in as bad shape as we thought and doesn’t require as much work as we thought. We will be very conservative with this project and we already have a matching grant and we will look for more as the project goes forward. It’s a great opportunity to restore a community, a wonderful community asset and I ask you for your support. TOBY ARSENIAN: Monica Lawton referred to estimates. The application is for $200,000 but the estimate for the total repair was $1.7M. I don’t know where that came from. The theres and enormous discrepancy between then and the $200,000 that our local carpenter Kevin Corrigan gave the DPW commissioners as an estimate. I have that from Larry Neal in case you wondering where these figures came from and Kevin Corrigan should be blamed for the estimate that was off-the-cuff. So we could be headed towards spending a very large amount of money and in the end I will read you says, “the first floor is envisioned as both a welcome center for visitors with displays on Rockport history and as a public meeting and event space, while the second floor would be designed for office and storage space” so it sounds to me like what’s envisioned as another subsidy for Chamber of Commerce, the visitor Center and I suspect, the office space upstairs is intended for the Cultural District. The Cultural District is not a proper town committee that gets $10,000 of our money without a town meeting vote, so that’s courtesy of the Board of Selectmen shame upon them. And I strongly suspect that the office space upstairs is intended for the Cultural District, a nest for them so I’m leery of the whole thing. And I have questions for the Board of Selectmen. Have you made any commitment to the Cultural District as to the future use of the building? MODERATOR: Thank you, Toby. Anybody else? Okay will hear from Monica again. MONICA LAWTON: Yes, Toby did read from the original application. At the time we did that application we really had no idea what we were looking at, the only figures we had and the only information we had on what was needed in the building was from a 2015 study a master building report study that was done for the town. It seemed wildly out of whack,

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All those opposed the same sign. All right. We will wait for the vehicles. 10 in favor / 4 opposed. Okay. That motion passes. Eighth, $180,000 as a grant to the Rockport Housing Authority, a nonprofit corporation duly organized under the laws of Massachusetts, to be expended under the oversight of the Board of Selectmen working with the Community Preservation Committee, for the creation, construction and installation of new roofs at and for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Kitefield Road public housing facility; TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. Moderator, CPC Chair Phil Crotty, moves that $180,000 be appropriated and transferred from the community preservation undesignated fund account as a grant to the Rockport Housing Authority a nonprofit corporation duly organized under the laws of Massachusetts to be expended under the oversight of the board of Selectmen working with the Community Preservation Committee for the creation construction and installation at and for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Kitefield Road public housing facility. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee support this motion. MODERATOR: Alright, moved and seconded. Anybody want to talk about this who’s name is not Toby? JONATHAN RING, Chair or the Rockport Housing Authority: I asked the Rockport community to support this motion. It would be well spent. Rockport housing authority has benefited many Rockport residents, most recently since October of 2019, 75% of the most recent movements to Millbrook Park and Kitefield Rd are originally Rockport residents. There are many low income families that are being housed at the Kitefield Road apartment facility. 37 school aged children are housed in the 24 units at the Kitefield Road. They have been around since the 1980’s and the roofs have surpassed their warranty, their 30 year warranty and are in need of replacement. To do this would help make the housing more safer, would make it safer and better for those that live there. And we appreciate any support that the Rockport can give. Thank you very much. And we would be happy to answer any questions. MODERATOR: Thank you. Alright, we have somebody else, other than Toby that we will hear from hear from first. Then we will hear from Toby. TOM MIKUS, 73 Marmion Way: I am all in favor of public housing however, I understand that Community Preservation funding cannot be used for maintenance. And I think that I just heard that the shingles have passed their 30 year warranty? Somebody tell me why this is not maintenance. JIM UGONE, 33 Main St: The idea of repair or replacement, maintenance all those types of semantics are discussed at the CPC level when these applications come before us. So this simply is not a restoration or repair in which they are being maintained. The roof is being replaced. MODERATOR: Alrighty, Toby. TOBY ARSENIAN, 95 Granite St: going on from what Tom Mikus said, if you are this word of public property you are supposed to be responsible for the upkeep of it. And indeed replacing a roof or major item is upkeep. And over the course of 30 years you would think that somebody would think to put aside a few pennies so when the evil day came when the roof was a like to leak, there would be a prew money that you could draw on. So whoever was guarding the store for the Housing Authority, failed to do that now were supposed to fish them out the brink. I too have neglected my roof, and soon it may leak and perhaps I too should apply for Community Preservation funds. MODERATOR: You should have kept on top of it. Anybody else? LEIGH PERRY DUDA, Executive Director of the Rockport Housing Authority, 35 Prospect St: We did look in very closely to everyone who’s questioning whether or not this is a maintenance project, it is a replacement. The roofs have been on there for 30 to 31 years, they have not had a significant leak, but we are way past our warranty which was actually a 25 year warranty. And we ask you to support this because we are trying to make sure that our families stay safe. The way our funding works, we do get a certain allotment every year and we do plan out on a five-year project, it’s based on need, as you know most of the time the state does not replace things unless we are in dire need. And prior to my arrival as executive director we had an emergency situation which was the pump station, or lift station, depending on what terms you use which takes, believe it or not, the sewer up the street up to High Street. That wiped out our capital budget for 3 ½ years. Unfortunately other projects that would have been more important tood to the side because you have to get rid of your sewer. I would like to see your support because I don’t want to get to the point where we have emergency and, we do get funding down the line for this, but it’s a few years ahead. And what I would like to see is to make sure that our residents are safe so we don’t end up with the leak so we don’t end up with this displaced people. Specifically in an area where trying to find them a place in Rockport, as we all know, seasonal is a good thing but it’s not seasonal rental then its very hard to find a place for a family. And we have familes there that have a lot of little kids and displacing them would just be so huge, specifically during this time when they're using zoom to be homeschooling their kids. Please think about those residents. We just want to take really good care of them. Thank you.

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The meeting dissoleved at 9:36 AM

A TRUE RECORD ATTEST:

Melanie J. Waddell Asst. Town Clerk

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B68 TOWN OF ROCKPORT STATE ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2020

PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL OVERSEAS ELECTORS OF PRES. & VP VOTE VOTE 1 BIDEN AND HARRIS 946 1342 1526 3814 47 HAWKINS AND WALKER 3 8 12 23 0 JORGENSEN AND COHEN 19 19 25 63 2 TRUMP AND PENCE 325 455 523 1303 3 WRITE-INS 3 8 9 20 0 BLANKS 8 10 16 34 0 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

SEN IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 EDWARD MARKEY 921 1314 1469 3704 45 KEVIN J. O'CONNOR 352 501 600 1453 2 WRITE-INS 9 1 9 19 1 BLANKS 22 26 33 81 4 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

REP IN CONGRESS VOTE 1 SETH MOULTON 963 1369 1537 3869 43 JOHN PAUL MORAN 307 433 533 1273 4 WRITE-INS 2 5 0 7 0 BLANKS 32 35 41 108 5 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

COUNCILLOR VOTE 1 EILEEN DUFF 958 1406 1537 3901 47 WRITE-INS 11 21 20 52 0 BLANKS 335 415 554 1304 5 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

SEN. IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 BRUCE TARR 977 1431 1605 4013 27 WRITE-INS 14 27 24 65 3 BLANKS 313 384 482 1179 22 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

REP IN GENERAL COURT VOTE 1 ANN-MARGARET FERRANTE 977 1447 1610 4034 43 WRITE-INS 16 25 23 64 0 BLANKS 311 370 478 1159 9 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

REGISTER OF PROBATE VOTE 1 PAMELA CASEY O'BRIEN 800 1210 1297 3307 45 WRITE-INS 11 17 12 40 0 BLANKS 493 615 802 1910 7 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52 B68

B69 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 TOTAL OVERSEAS QUESTION 1 Expanded access to mechanical data related to vehicle maintenance and repair VOTE YES 1062 1463 1658 4183 37 NO 196 296 370 862 5 BLANK 46 83 83 212 10 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

QUESTION 2 Rank Choice Voting YES 554 753 895 2202 31 NO 682 1016 1112 2810 12 BLANK 68 73 104 245 9 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

QUESTION 3 MA achieve 100% renewable energy within next 2 decades YES 836 1172 1327 3335 43 NO 273 450 517 1240 1 BLANKS 195 220 267 682 8 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

QUESTION 4 Votes of House of Rep legislative committees made publically available on website YES 975 1394 1617 3986 41 NO 122 195 183 500 1 BLANKS 207 253 311 771 10 TOTAL 1304 1842 2111 5257 52

Reg Voted PRECINCT ONE 1507 1304 86.53% TIME IN: 9:39PM

PRECINCT TWO 2198 1842 83.80% TIME IN: 10:20PM

PRECINCT THREE 2440 2110 86.48% TIME IN: 10:25 AM

TOTAL 6145 5256 85.53%

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B70 OATHS OF OFFICE 2020 NAMES POSITION DATE SWORN IN ABELL STEPHEN BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS 9/25/2020 ALTIERI NICOLE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 7/15/2020

BETTS HENRY METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL 1/7/2020 BOYLE WHITNEY HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2/12/2020 BRACKETT ROSS BOARD OF SELECTMEN 7/2/2020 BROSNAN BETHANY HOUSING AUTHORITY 7/8/2020

CARTWRIGHT DIANE ADD HOC WATER COMMITTEE 9/24/2020 CLIFFORD JOHN PERM. INTERM. POLICE OFFICER 3/2/2020 CLIFFORD JOHN POLICE OFFICER 10/6/2020 COOGAN COLLEEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE 7/20/2020 CUTTER SETH THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS COMM. 9/22/2020

DAGLE KENDRA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE COMMITTEE 9/23/2020 DAMASSA SARAH CONSERVATION COMMISSION 9/23/2020 DONNELLLY DENISE PLANNING BOARD 7/2/2020

FINCH DIANNE GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE 11/12/2020 FINTA MARTHA BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 9/23/2020 FRONTIERO MICHAEL FOREST FIRE WARDEN 9/23/2020 FULCHINO ELVIRA MEMORIAL PARADE COMMITTEE 12/7/2020

HALLOWELL LAURA MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE 9/24/2020 HAND EDWARD JR GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE 9/24/2020 HASKELL PETER THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS COMM. 9/22/2020

IVES NATHAN GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE 9/25/2020

JUVILER GEOFFRY BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE 9/24/2020

KEARNS NANCY TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE 9/23/2020 KEATING KIRK BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS 9/24/2020 KIELY MARY ANN BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 1/2/2020 KIELY MARY ANN BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 1/2/2020 KORSLUND HARRY PLANNING BOARD 7/10/2020 KOTHER STEVE KEEPERS OF THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISL. 2/18/2020 KOTHER MARY ELLEN KEEPERS OF THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISL. 2/18/2020 KRAUSE ROBERT THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS COMM. 9/22/2020

LAWTON MONICA BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE 9/22/2020 LAWTON MONICA DPW FACILITY BUILDING COMMITTEE 9/22/2020 LAWTON MONICA RIGHTS OF WAY COMMITTEE 12/8/2020 LAWTON MONICA TOWN ART COMMITTEE 9/22/2020

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B71 LESCH ROGER ACTION INC 9/22/2020 LOMBARDO MARSH MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE 9/24/2020 LORIGAN RICHARD MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE 9/29/2020 LOVEGREN CHRISTINE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 12/8/2020

MACDONALD LORI INSURANCE COMMITTEE 9/29/2020 MACMILLAN ALAN CONSERVATION COMMISSION 9/24/2020 MARINO MICHAEL POLICE LIEUTENANT 10/21/2020 MARR LEE THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS COMM. 9/23/2020 MARSHALL DOROTHY TOWN ART COMMITTEE 9/22/2020 MICHAELS MEL COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE 9/22/2020 MIKUS TOM GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE 9/24/2020 MIKUS TOM AD HOC WATER COMMITTEE 9/24/2020 MORRIS ROBERT THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS COMM. 9/24/2020 MORRISSEY AILEEN MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE 9/24/2020 MOSS RAYMOND THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANDS COMM. 9/25/2020 MURPHY MARYBETH BOARD OF HEALTH 9/26/2020

NEAL LAWRENCE OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMITTEE 9/22/2020 NEWMAN RONALD BOARD OF HEALTH 1/31/2020 NEWMAN RONALD BOARD OF HEALTH 9/24/2020 NICHOL CHARLES JR GRANITE PEIR COMMITTEE 9/22/2020

O'CONNELL ERIN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 10/1/2020

PARRY BOB GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE 9/22/2020 PERRY DAVID GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE 9/23/2020 PILLARELLA ROSEMARY TOWN ART COMMITTEE 9/22/2020 PITMAN NANCY COUNCIL ON AGING 10/1/2020

REED BRUCE DPW FACILITY BUILDING COMMITTEE 9/22/2020 RISOLO THERESA RIGHTS OF WAY COMMITTEE 10/26/2020 ROBINSON ANNE CULTURAL COUNCIL 9/23/2020

SANTOSUOSSO RICHARD PERMANENT INTERMITTENT POLICE OFFICER 12/22/2020 SCHMINK MARK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 9/4/2020 SHEDD ASHLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION 10/1/2020 SPARKS BARBARA MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE 11/13/2020

THOMPSON JOHN GRANITE PEIR COMMITTEE 1/23/2020 TRUPIANO CHRISTOPHER BOARD OF ASSESSORS 12/1/2020

UGONE JIM TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE 9/22/2020

VALENTINE DWIGHT MILLBROOK MEADOW COMMITTEE 10/2/2020

WALLER WILLIAM CULTURAL COUNCIL 9/22/2020

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B72 WEDMORE SUELLEN CULTURAL COUNCIL 12/8/2020 WEDMORE SYDNEY THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANCDS COMM. 9/22/2020 WELSH JACQUELYN BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE 10/19/2020

ZEMAN GAIL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE COMMITTEE 9/24/2020 ZEMAN GAIL THACHER & STRAITSMOUTH ISLANCDS COMM. 9/24/2020

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