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2010 CORRECTED ANNUAL REPORT TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH 2010 ANNUAL REPORT Editor: Judith Chafetz-Sulfaro 2010 Annual Report Coordinators: Keith A. Mueller Judith Chafetz-Sulfaro Photography: Patty Hitchcock Keith Mueller Gary Fuller, Select Print Solutions North Brookfield, MA IN MEMORIAM THE 2010 NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH ANNUAL REPORT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH WHO PASSED AWAY IN 2010 DEPARTMENT, BOARD NAME DATE OR COMMITTEE Lois M. Payson February 5, 2010 School Secretary Dorothy M. Germaine February 24, 2010 School – Lunchroom Kathleen M. Kennedy May 9, 2010 Board of Assessors’ Office Judy Feldman May 13, 2010 Town Accountant Catherine E. Shuman June 18, 2010 School Committee, RTM, Trustee Richards Memorial Library, ByLaw Study Committee, Municipal Commission on Disabilities Robert C. Norton June 19, 2010 Board of Public Works, Chairman RTM, Joseph J. Sullivan August 17, 2010 Administrative Secretary to the Board of Selectmen Mildred Frazier August 29, 2010 School - Lunchroom June J. Robertson October 8, 2010 School Secretary Ann Shirosky October 13, 2010 School Custodian Alfred George, Jr. October 14, 2010 North Attleborough Electric Department Louise Bonifazi November 14, 2010 School – Lunchroom Thomas F. Simms, Sr. December 28, 2010 Park Commissioner, Board of Selectman, RTM, Personnel Board, Historical Commission Conservation Commission Normand J. Roy December 30, 2010 North Attleborough Electric Department jx ã|ÄÄ ÇxäxÜ yÉÜzxà çÉâA `tç çÉâ Üxáà |Ç ÑxtvxA TABLE OF CONTENTS DEPARTMENT PAGE DEPARTMENT PAGE Active Retirees 14 Planning Board/Planner 90-91 Animal Control 25-27 Police Department 92-98 Appointed Officials 17-24 Police Facility Building Committee 99 Board of Assessors 28-31 Richards Memorial Library 100-101 Board of Health 32-34 Salary and Wages 247-260 Board of Selectmen 1-2 School Department 102-104 Bristol County Mosquito Control 35-36 Senior Citizens 3-13 By-Law Study Committee 41 Solid Waste Department 108 Building Department 37-38 SRPEDD 109-110 Business & Industrial 39-40 Town Accountant 111-135 Cable TV Advisory Committee 42 Town Clerk 136-140 Conservation 43-44 Town Counsel 261 Council on Aging 45-50 Town Forest Committee 262 Cultural Council 51 Traffic Study Committee 263 Department of Public Works 52-58 Treasurer 224-246 Elected Officials 15-16 Veterans’ Department 271-272 Elections Commission 59-71 World War II Memorial Pool 273 Electric Commission 72-73 Zoning Board of Appeals 274 Finance Committee 74 Fire Department 75-78 Human Resources Department 82 TOWN MEETING PROCEEDINGS 141 Information Technologies Department 83 Special Town Meeting, 3/29 141-148 Municipal Building Committee 84 Special Town Meeting, 6/7 201-214 Municipal Commission on Disabilities 85 Annual Town Meeting, 6/7 149-200 North Attleborough High Graduates 105-107 Semi-Annual Town Meeting, 10/18 215-223 Park and Recreation 86-88 Parking Clerk 89 BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Annual Report of the North Attleborough Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator for the calendar year ending December 31, 2010 is hereby respectfully submitted: Following the April town election, the Board of Selectmen bid a fond farewell to Selectman Paul J. Belham, Sr. Board members welcomed newly-elected Joan Marchitto. During the annual reorganization, Michael Thompson was voted Chairman, and Mark Williamson was voted Vice-Chairman. As always, the Selectmen worked diligently to execute their obligations following state laws, regulations and Town By-laws to be accountable for the general direction and administration of the property and affairs of the Town. The Board scheduled Special Town meetings as needed and held hearings on a myriad of issues including Traffic Study Committee recommendations and licensing requests. On the agenda for each meeting remained the segment “DOES ANYONE WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD?” This topic allows individuals the opportunity to raise issues of importance to them and receive thoughtful responses from Board members or answers following research. As Licensing Authorities for the town, the Selectmen issued licenses as they considered prudent and served as the Appointing Authority for committees and commissions. The Board expresses appreciation to the many knowledgeable individuals who continue to volunteer service in diverse capacities in Town government which help make North Attleborough the town it is. In calendar year 2010, the Board of Selectmen met forty-nine times in Open Session. Meetings were covered by the local media and televised by North TV. The Board of Selectmen also continued their practice of inviting Department Heads, boards and commissions to meet with them during the year, which allowed each group to update the Board and viewers of current events within their particular group. Following its several decade tradition, approximately twenty third-grade classes from North Attleborough schools participated in the popular “Tour of the Town”, where they learned about different phases of government at the Town Hall from Town Clerk Max Gould, Veterans’ Agent Jim McCann and Board of Selectmen’s Administrative Secretary Judi Chafetz-Sulfaro. Meeting in the Town Hall lower level conference room, five students were chosen to serve as Board Members, sitting in the Selectmen’s seats. While participating in mock Board meetings, a sixth student was chosen to present a request for a permit from the Board of Selectmen, who had to vote to approve or deny the request. The following items are a sample of items dealt with by the Board of Selectmen and their staff in 2010: FY10 and FY11 Budgets Capital Improvements Program Union negotiations New Policy and Procedure for town functions Processed 81 Action Needed Reports Property Tax Classification Selection of the Vendor to perform the Assessment Center for the Police Chief selection process Review of the FY09 Audit Report by Melanson & Heath Under the authority of the municipal Relief Act, worked with the Finance Committee to make inter-department budget transfers Developed new policy for establishing town memorials Held an Ethics Commission Seminar for all elected and appointed officials Issued twenty proclamations to Eagle Scouts, retirees, centenarians, and service groups Government Reform Discussions – Kids Replica Ballpark Local Initiative Program (LIP) and Comprehensive Permitting as it applies to MGL Ch 43B 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN The North Attleborough Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator express their gratitude to the many people who have provided assistance with affairs of the town this year. We would be remiss if we did not take this opportunity to offer our appreciation to town departments, boards and commissions for their ongoing support and cooperation. The Board of Selectmen looks forward to maintaining our positive working relationships in 2011 and promises to maintain its objective to provide prompt, courteous, and well-informed service to the residents of North Attleborough. Respectfully submitted, Michael S. Thompson, Chairman Mark Williamson, Vice-Chairman Joan Marchitto Christopher L. Sweet John C. Rhyno Mark C. Fisher, Town Administrator 2 The people of North Attleborough are grateful to our “senior citizens”, whose wisdom, passion, and spirit have been vital to the growth of our town. We thank you, continue to learn from you and wish you good health and happiness. “How we remember, what we remember and why we remember form the most personal map of our individuality” Christina Baldwin 1907 MAY 30 Stacey Sinton 1909 SEPTEMBER 25 Mary Davenport DECEMBER 6 Germaine C. Hindle 1910 OCTOBER 5 Frances M. Wagstaff 1911 JANUARY 29 Phyllis Harvey MARCH 26 Helen M. Chaves JUNE 9 Beatrice M. Gaboury OCTOBER 29 Bertel V. Hoecke 1913 FEBRUARY 17 Lillian Sumner JUNE 2 Maria Fenocchi NOVEMBER 9 Maria Alix 1914 JANUARY 19 Eugene A. Plante 3 FEBRUARY 5 Cameron A. Forbes MAY 6 Lois R. Fleming JUNE 1 Claire Prefontaine AUGUST 25 Clara Boehnke 29 Catherine T. Brennan SEPTEMBER 18 Harry L. Norteman 21 Rita Paulus OCTOBER 26 Helen Shumila NOVEMBER 26 Lillian A. Ossipoff 1915 MARCH 3 Helen C. Carmichael 10 Cecilia A. DeVries 30 Edna B. Milson APRIL 22 Jacob J. Schubnel MAY 17 Nancy Posata 18 Nettie L. Simpson 22 Beryl K. Foster JUNE 3 Isabel S. Engler AUGUST 9 Marion A. Holbrook 10 Norman Precourt SEPTEMBER 2 Helena I. Farrell 4 Frank V. DeYorio OCTOBER 8 Juliette LaCombe NOVEMBER 28 Doris Achin 1916 JANUARY 17 Everett J. McConnell FEBRUARY 9 Anita M. Ouimet MARCH 5 Marguerite R. Davis 11 Margaret M. Roessler 27 Evelyn A. Jaron APRIL 18 Normand C. Prefontaine MAY 6 Ruth A. Simpson 9 Rita LeBoeuf 4 JUNE 12 Loretta Soullier JULY 15 Donat H. Ruest AUGUST 5 Elizabeth R. Ryder 23 Marion Vose SEPTEMBER 18 Martha M. Binoeder 26 Blanche R. Stanford NOVEMBER 1 Hazel L. Potter 3 Sr. Blanche Bergeron 23 Maria L. Simas 1917 JANUARY 17 Mary Ellen Precopio FEBRUARY 2 James J. McKeon 4 Hedley A. Dupelle 4 Florence V. Governo MAY 9 Gertrude A. Larossee AUGUST 3 John E. Gaumond 23 Viola R. St. John SEPTEMBER 11 Mary Ruth Torrey 15 Marion R. Watson 22 Dolores V. Lunt OCTOBER 1 Harry F. Melfie 19 Alexander F. McHoul 1918 FEBRUARY 9 Adelyn C. Bell MARCH 10 Louise Bonifazi 29 Lavinia Hitchborn APRIL 1 Lea Plante 7 Anita Thorburn MAY 10 M. Louise Feroli JULY 14 Lloyd J. 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