T O W N of H a R Wich 2010 Annual Reports
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TOWN OF HARWICH 2010 ANNUAL REPORTS Charles D. Cahoon – “The Village Artist” (1861-1951) “My aim is truth...to paint nature and people and things exactly as they are.” Born in Harwich, “Charlie D” was a popular and prolific painter known for carefully detailed, peaceful landscapes and seascapes of Cape Cod views. His ability to capture the mood and spirit of a bygone era has made him an important American representational artist. Like many young boys of his era, Charles went to sea as a cabin boy on his father’s fishing vessel. In his spare time, he taught himself to paint. He left the sea as a young man and worked for many years as a retoucher in a photography studio in Boston before devoting himself to painting. His paintings sold well and he received awards and attention, becoming a leading New England artist. Dividing his time between Boston and Harwich, he eventually returned to live full time in his hometown where he became an active member of the community. After suffering financial reverses during the Great Depression, he often paid his bills with a painting. Cahoon continued to paint almost to the time of his death. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the artist’s birth there will be a major exhibit of his paintings at Brooks Academy Museum from June 26 - October 8, 2011. www.charlesdcahoon.org. Cover Photo by Roe Osborn — “Fisherman in a Dory” by Charles D. Cahoon Back cover – Cranberry Valley Golf Course, photo by Clem Smith 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF HARWICH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 Printed on Recycled Paper (30% post consumer) by J & R Graphics, Inc. Hanover, MA – (800) 852-2252 Table of Contents Hall of Fame . 6 In Memoriam . 7 Gifts to the Town . 8 ADMINISTRATION Town Officers Elected. 9 Appointed . 10 Board of Selectmen . 22 Town Administrator . 25 Planning Board & Planning Department. 29 Board of Registrars . 34 TOWN RECORDS Town Clerk Fees Collected . 35 Licenses & Stamps Sold . 36 Births, Deaths, Marriages . 36 Special Town Election - January 19, 2010 . 37 Annual Town Meeting - May 3, 2010. 40 Special Town Meeting - May 4, 2010. 79 Annual Town Election - May 18, 2010. 123 State Primary - September 14, 2010 . 136 State Election - November 2, 2010 . 144 Special Town Meeting - December 6, 2010 . 152 HUMAN SERVICES Council on Aging . 157 Caleb Chase Fund. 162 Cape Light Compact. 164 Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority . 166 Cultural Council . 167 Disability Rights Committee. 170 Housing Authority . 172 Health Director. 174 Historic District & Historical Commission . 184 Housing Committee . 185 Brooks Free Library . 191 Treasure Chest . 198 Veterans’ Services. 199 Voter Information Committee . 200 Youth Counselor. 201 3 PUBLIC SAFETY Building Department. 204 Department of Emergency Management. 206 Fire Department & Emergency Medical Services . 208 Police Department . 215 Public Safety Dispatch. 225 ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS Architectural Advisory Committee . 227 Bikeways Committee. 228 Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative. 231 Cemetery Commission . 233 Channel 18 . 236 Community Center Facilities Committee. 238 Conservation Commission . 241 Public Works Department . 244 Engineering Department . 252 Golf Committee . 254 Harbormaster/Natural Resources Department. 256 Pleasant Bay Alliance . 270 Recreation & Youth Department . 272 Traffic Safety Committee. 275 Trail Committee . 277 Utility & Energy Conservation Commission . 280 Water Department . 282 SCHOOLS Organization. 289 School Committee . 293 Superintendent of Schools. 295 Business Manager. 301 Harwich Elementary School. 303 Harwich Middle School . 307 Harwich High School . 310 Pupil Personnel Services . 322 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment . 326 Harwich Community Learning Center Programs . 328 Community Partnerships for Early Childhood . 330 School Personnel . 333 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School . 347 FINANCE Board of Assessors . 349 Capital Outlay Committee . 355 Finance Committee. 357 4 Finance Director/Town Accountant . 359 Collector of Taxes. 402 Treasurer . 406 SALARIES & WAGES Schools . 416 General Government . 425 CITIZENS ACTIVITY FORM 5 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2010 CHARLES D. CAHOON JOHN S. RANEO 6 IN MEMORIAM 2010 MARGARET DONOVAN Brooks Free Library Trustees JOHN GAISFORD Constable TIDAL HENRY Planning Board ROBERT MCCARTHY Council on Aging CLIFTON “BUDDY” NICKERSON Highways & Maintenance Department BARBARA YAMAMOTO Council on Aging Disability Rights Committee E911 Committee Police Chief Search Committee Traffic Safety Committee We remember those who have passed away and are grateful for their years of faithful service given to the Town of Harwich 7 GIFTS TO THE TOWN 2010 Ora Gaylord Arooth Trust Cape Cod Old Timers Softball League Cranberry Valley Men’s Golf Association Friends of Council on Aging Friends of the Harwich Community Center Harwich Garden Club Harwich Meals-on-Wheels, Inc. Nine Hole Women’s Golf Association Brendan O’Reilly Robert H. Watkinson With gratitude for your thoughtfulness and generosity on behalf of the residents of the Town of Harwich. 8 ADMINISTRATION Elected Town Officers - 2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Edward J. McManus Term expires May 2013 Linda Cebula, Clerk Term expires May 2013 Larry G. Ballantine, Vice Chair Term expires May 2012 Robin D. Wilkins Term expires May 2011 Angelo La Mantia, Chairman Term expires May 2011 HOUSING AUTHORITY Pam Bridgewater Parmakian Term expires May 2015 Robert MacCready Term expires May 2015 William Doherty, Chairman Term expires May 2014 Shannon McManus Term expires May 2011 MODERATOR Michael D. Ford, Esq. Term expires May 2012 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Thomas J. Blute Term expires May 2013 John O’Brien Term expires May 2012 Sue Daggett Term expires May 2012 Edwin Jaworski Term expires May 2011 Polly Hemstock, Chair Term expires May 2011 TOWN CLERK Anita N. Doucette Term expires May 2013 9 TRUSTEES, BROOKS FREE LIBRARY William D. Crowell Term expires May 2013 Diane S. Schoenfelder Term expires May 2013 Elizabeth Drews Term expires May 2012 Jeannie S. Wheeler Term expires May 2012 Kathleen Remillard Term expires May 2012 Mary Warde Term expires May 2011 Joanne Brown, Chair Term expires May 2011 WATER COMMISSIONERS Danette Gonsalves Term expires May 2013 Don T. Bates, Chair Term expires May 2012 Allin P. Thompson Term expires May 2011 BARNSTABLE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES – ELECTED Leo Cakounes - Harwich Representative BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMISSIONER - ELECTED William Doherty APPOINTED BY THE MODERATOR CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Lyman E. Culver Term expires May 2011 FINANCE COMMITTEE Pamela Groswald Term expires June 30, 2013 Peter S. Hughes Term expires June 30, 2012 Richard A. Larios Term expires June 30, 2012 Albert Patterson, Vice Chair Term expires June 30, 2012 Arthur Watson Term expires June 30, 2011 William Greenwood Term expires June 30, 2011 Recognition to: Linda Cebula, Dana DeCosta, Bill Baldwin, Brian Widegren SURVEYOR OF WOOD & LUMBER Geoff Larsen Term expires May 2011 10 TRUSTEES, CALEB CHASE FUND James Simpson, Esq. Term expires May 2013 Paul V. Doane Term expires May 2011 Robert Doane Term expires May 2013 APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN BARNSTABLE COUNTY COASTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Thomas E. Leach, Regular Member/Representative Term Indefinite Mark Russell, Alternate Member/Representative Term Indefinite BARNSTABLE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENT - RABIES TASK FORCE Paula J. Champagne, RS, CHO - Alternate Representative BARNSTABLE COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Lincoln S. Hooper Term Indefinite BARNSTABLE COUNTY “HOME” CONSORTIUM ADVISORY COUNCIL Gerard Loftus Term expires January 31, 2012 CAPE COD COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Robert Bradley Term expires April 24, 2011 CAPE COD JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Lincoln Hooper Term expires on June 30, 2011 David.