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Annual Reports 1987
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https://archive.org/details/annualreportofto1987fair ANNUAL REPORT
of
The Town Offices
of
Fairhaven, Massachusetts
For The Year 1987
1 . Walter Silveira, Selectman
1944 - 1988
Served as Town Accountant from 1 942-1944 and as Selectman for the next 44 years.
“Photo courtesy of The Advocate”
2 . TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN
Settled 1653
Incorporated 1812
Population 15, 660 — 1985 State Census
Tenth Congressional District
First Councillor District
Bristol and Plymouth Senatorial District
Tenth Bristol Representative District
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
First Monday in April
3 . FAIRHAVEN, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOWN
Located
On the Shore of Buzzards Bay
56 Miles from Boston 1 Mile from New Bedford
Registered Voters — 8,628
Tax Rate
Fiscal 1987 -$16.97
Fiscal 1988 - $18.05
100% Valuation - $458,592,985.00 Fiscal 1987
100% Valuation - $464,245,900.00 Fiscal 1988
Area 7,497 Acres
Miles of Shore Property — 21
Miles of Streets and Roads — Approximately 100
Number of Dwellings 1987 — 5,695
Number of Dwellings 1988 — 5,762
Churches — 12
Public Schools — 6 Private Schools — 4
Banks — 6 PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES Ship Building Fishing Industry Winches and Fishing Machinery Fish Freezing Tack and Nail Making Loom Crank Shafts Oil Refinery Diesel Engine Repairing BENEFACTIONS OF THE LATE HENRY HUTTLESTON ROGERS Millicent Library Town Hall High School Rogers School Unitarian Memorial Church Fairhaven Water Works Masonic Building Cushman Park
4 . DIRECTORY OF TOWN OFFICERS (Elective Officials Designated by Capital Letters)
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
WALTER SILVEIRA Term Expires 1988 JOSEPH CATALDO, JR. Term Expires 1989 KENNETH M. WOOD, JR. Term Expires 1990 *Jan St. Germain Executive Secretary Mary Heere Principal Clerk Loreen Pina Senior Clerk *To replace Kathleen Dugan
TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER
ELAINE ROCHA Term Expires 1989 Ilene Rego, Asst. Town Clerk and Treasurer Joyce Cabral Computer Payroll Operator *Linda Smith Principal Clerk *Ruth B. Loughlin, retired TOWN COLLECTOR
JOHN ROGERS Term Expires 1989 Claire Medeiros Principal Clerk Margaret D’Anjou Senior Clerk *Deborah Santos Senior Clerk Virginia Travers Part-time Clerk *Christine Paiva, resigned
ASSESSORS
MARJORIE J. SYLVIA Term Expires 1988 GEORGE GAGNON Term Expires 1989 JEANNE REEDY Term Expires 1990 Carol Chase Senior Clerk *Roberta Wert Senior Clerk *Linda Smith, resigned MODERATOR
LOUIS F. VAUDRY Term Expires 1988
COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS
DANIEL A. MELLO Term Expires 1988 RICHARD CARPENTER Term Expires 1989 LOUIS A. VEILLEUX Term Expires 1990 5. BOARD OF HEALTH
DR. EDWARD MEE, CHAIRMAN Term Expires 1988 DR. GEORGE WALMSLEY Term Expires 1989 FRANK BARCELLOS, JR. Term Expires 1990 M. Teresa Darwin Administrative Assistant Milton K. Delano Part-time Sanitarian Patricia B. Fowle Part-time Sanitarian Jane R. Stankiewicz Community Nurse Administrator Kevin Barao Animal Inspector Kevin Barao Burial of Animals
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
DAVID SZELIGA Term Expires 1988 PAUL FRANCIS Term Expires 1989 ROBERT PIMENTAL Term Expires 1990 VICTOR OLIVEIRA Term Expires 1991 MANUEL CORREIA, CHAIRMAN Term Expires 1992 Jeffrey Osuch Public Works Superintendent John Harrison Highway Division Superintendent Alfred Raphael Supervisor and Chief Treatment Plant Operator Edward L. Fortin Water Division Superintendent George Bragga Head Clerk, Secretary Frances Robillard Principal Clerk Sheila-Rae Dlugosinski Principal Clerk Kathy A. Tripp Principal Clerk Joyce Shepard Senior Clerk Claire Desrosiers Part-time Senior Clerk
HOUSING AUTHORITY
JOHN E. KEARY Term Expires 1988 HAZEL KIDD Term Expires 1989 WALTER BOROWICZ Term Expires 1990 Albert Roderiques, State Appointee Term Expires 1990 ROBERT NORRIS, CHAIRMAN Term Expires 1992 Stanley A. Wojcik Executive Director Urania M. Oliveira Administrative Assistant
6 . PLANNING BOARD
ANTONE “RED” MEDEIROS Term Expires 1988 MARINUS VANDER POL, JR. Term Expires 1988 CHANNING HAYWARD Term Expires 1989 JOHN V. SYLVIA Term Expires 1989 ALBERT BORGES Term Expires 1990 JOHN RODERIQUES, JR. Term Expires 1990 ALBERT RODERIQUES Term Expires 1991 RAYMOND FLEURENT, CHAIRMAN Term Expires 1991 Nicholas F. Tangney Planner Joyce Shepard, resigned SCHOOL COMMITTEE
LOUIS KRUGER, CHAIRMAN Term Expires 1988 ANTHONY TENCZAR Term Expires 1988 WILLIAM DILLS Term Expires 1989 MATTHEW GOULET Term Expires 1989 H. DANTE VENA Term Expires 1990 GILBERT VIEIRA Term Expires 1990
TREE WARDEN
ANTONE MEDEIROS Term Expires 1988 TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Barbara Sylvia
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Kevin Barao David Szeliga, Deputy
BOARD OF APPEALS
*Andrew Tillet Term Expires 1988 Albert Benac, Chairman Term Expires 1989 Daryl Manchester Term Expires 1990 **Donald Levesque^ Term Expires 1991 ***Ann Moores Term Expires 1992 Roland Sequin, Associate Term Expires 1988 **Curtis Lopes, Associate Term Expires 1989 Bernard Roderick, resigned Mildren Brennan Clerk **Edwin Marnik, resigned *Bradley Carle, resigned Frank Marujo, resigned
7 . BUILDING DEPARTMENT
*Michael Mendoza Building Commissioner William Thompson Temporary Assistant Building Inspector Nicholas Tangney Temporary Building Inspector Elsie Cecil Principal Clerk Joseph Cardoza Gas Inspector and Assoc. Plumbing Inspector Milton K. Delano Assistant Gas Inspector
William J. Alphonse Plumbing Inspector and Assoc. Gas Inspector Arthur L. Cushing Chief Wire Inspector Carlton Davis Associate Wire Inspector Randall C. Durrigan Associate Wire Inspector *Thomas Marnik, resigned
CIVIL DEFENSE
John Rogers, Jr. Director Roger Gautreau Deputy Director Lynn Jodoin Board Secretary
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marinus Vander Pol, Jr. Term Expires 1988 John Medeiros Term Expires 1988 Joseph Pauline Term Expires 1989 Lucie Plant Term Expires 1989 Mariano Moniz Term Expires 1990 Ken Meehan Term Expires 1990 John Ward, Chairman Term Expires 1990 Mary Heere, Secretary
COUNCIL ON AGING
Doris P. Blanchard Term Expires 1988 Virginia A. Carey Term Expires 1988 John E. Keary Term Expires 1989 George F. O’Neil Term Expires 1989 Dr. George Walmsley Term Expires 1989 Elmira D. McKenzie Term Expires 1990 Pedro H. Monteiro Term Expires 1990 Doris Green Director Doris Blanchard Clerk Volunteer Kim De Terra, resigned
8 . DATA PROCESSING ADVISORY BOARD
John Rogers, Jr. Jeffrey Osuch Elaine Rocha Walter Silveira Barbara Sylvia, Coordinator Jeanne Reedy, resigned Lynwood P. Harriman, resigned
FENCE VIEWER
Michael Mendoza
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Linda Edwards, Chairman Member at Large
PRECINCT 1 David Bancroft Term Expires 1988 Martha Crowley Term Expires 1989
PRECINCT 2
Robert J. Carey Term Expires 1988 Frederick Wright Term Expires 1989
PRECINCT 3 Michelle Fidalgo Term Expires 1989 PRECINCT 4
PRECINCT 5 Fred Ryan Term Expires 1988 William R. Markey Term Expires 1989
PRECINCT 6 Phillip Cardoza Term Expires 1988 Sharon Francoeur, resigned Term Expires 1989
Jan St. Germain, Secretary
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Donald Bernard Fire Chief *Debra Besse Clerk *Jacqueline Gomes, resigned
BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
Walter Silveira, Chairman
Joseph Cataldo, Jr.
Kenneth M. Wood, Jr.
9 . GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Victor Oliveira Term Expires 1988 Raymond Sylvia Term Expires 1991
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Walter Silveira Term Expires 1988 Gail Isaksen, Associate Term Expires 1988 Michele Z. Crotty, Associate Term Expires 1988 Mary Morris, Associate Term Expires 1988 Nicholas F. Tangney, Annual Advisor Term Expires 1988 Dorothy Gammons, Associate Term Expires 1988 Helen Radcliffe, Secretary Term Expires 1988 Louis Veilleux, Chairman Term Expires 1988 David Wood, Associate Term Expires 1988 Elizabeth Hastings Term Expires 1989 Donald Bernard Term Expires 1989 Milton K. Delano Term Expires 1990 Karen Garnett Term Expires 1990
INSPECTOR OF PETROLEUM
Frank E. Przybyszewski
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY
Roland N. Seguin Term Expires 1988 Elizabeth Isherwood Term Expires 1989 Nicholas F. Tangney Term Expires 1990 Joseph Saladino Term Expires 1991 Daniel Mello Term Expires 1992 LOTTERY ARTS COUNCIL
Robert Rocha Term Expires 1988 Joaquim Custodio Term Expires 1988 Anthony Tenczar, resigned Term Expires 1988 Norbert Cruz Term Expires 1988 Mark L. Baron, Chairman Term Expires 1988 Stella Marnik Term Expires 1988 Joseph Rapoza Term Expires 1989 Jean Staiti Term Expires 1989 Susan Robba Term Expires 1989
10 . MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK
Antone Medeiros
MILLICENT LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Bruce Bendiksen Edward Lefkowitz James B. Buckley Marion N. Lewin
George A. Bunnell, Jr. Raymond McK. Mitchell Jean Campbell Paul Peralta-Ramos Virginia A. Carey Anita Carroll Rose Irma V. Darwin Walter Silveira
Earl J. Dias Alice Torres Dennis Duval Peral E. Wilbor James P. Honohan Carolyn Longworth, Director Dr. Ron Hoekstra
NEW BEDFORD-FAIRHAVEN HARBOR COMMISSION
Joseph Pauline Term Expires 1988 Clement Daley Term Expires 1988 Walter Silveira NEW BEDFORD-FAIRHAVEN MASTER PLANNING COMMITTEE
Walter Silveira Clement Daley Roland Sequin Mary Morris Curtis Lopes Joseph Cataldo William Porter Martha Cummings Nicholas Tangney
PERSONNEL BOARD
Norris Walecka Term Expires 1988 Dana Pickup Term Expires 1989 Roger Judge Term Expires 1989 Peter F. Staiti, Chairman Term Expires 1990 Barbara Oliveira Term Expires 1990 Kathy Marshall, Secretary
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Peter F. Barcellos Police Chief
11. PUBLIC WEIGHER
John Gracia Term Expires 1988 John Havey Term Expires 1988 Jack August Term Expires 1988
RECREATION COMMISSION
David Davignon Raymond Dean Antone Medeiros David Medeiros Janice Benoit, Secretary REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CHANNING HAYWARD Term Expires 1988 STEPHEN ALMEIDA Term Expires 1989 ELIZABETH ISHERWOOD Term Expires 1990 ADRIENNE MILLHOUSE, STATE APPOINTEE Term Expires 1991 NICHOLAS F. TANGNEY Term Expires 1992
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Delphine B. Lanagan, Chairman Term Expires 1988 Anson W. Paine Term Expires 1989 Tony E. Rose Term Expires 1990 Elaine Rocha Clerk Eleanor Young Assistant Registrar Joyce Cabral Assistant Registrar Ilene Rego Assistant Registrar
RETIREMENT BOARD
Barbara Sylvia Earl Faunce Andrew Martin, Chairman Mary P. Manley, Administrative Assistant SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Ronald Hoekstra Superintendent Administrative Andrew J. Martin Business Nesta Oliveira Administrative Secretary Claudette Tripp Secretary to Superintendent Barbara M. Murray Senior Account Clerk Flora Tapper Food Services Clerk
12 . SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Frank P. Przybysewski
SHELLFISH WARDEN HARBOR MASTER AND WHARFINGER
Joseph Pauline George F. Joseph Deputy Wharfinger
DEPUTY SHELLFISH WARDEN
John J. Farias James F. Jay
Clarence Edwards J. Norman Habicht David Cardin Lawrence Pauline Robert Silva Joseph Medeiros Everett Macomber
TOURISM COMMITTEE
Ulla B. Jensen Mary Morris John T. Ward Roland N. Seguin Barbara Oliveira TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
Antone Medeiros Term Expires 1988 Channing Hayward Term Expires 1989
Marinus Vander Pol, Jr. Term Expires 1990 TOWN PLANNER
Nicholas Tangney
VETERANS’ BENEFITS AND SERVICES
Kenneth M. Wood, Jr. Veterans Agent Esther Wojcik Principal Clerk
Everett J. Macomber, Jr., resigned
VETERANS’ BURIAL AGENT
Paul A. Gordon Term Expires 1988
JAPANESE/AMERICAN COMMITTEE
Donald Bernard Priscilla Wright Montgomery Brown
13 . SELECTMEN’S MESSAGE
The Board of Selectmen re-organized in 1987 with Walter Silveira as
Chairman, Joseph Cataldo, Jr. as Clerk and Kenneth M. Wood, Jr., Vet- eran’s Agent.
Bennett and Shaw, Management Consultants, were authorized by the Selectmen and the Government Study Committee to analyze the operations of Town Departments. The recommendations of this report resulted in a
Special Town Meeting where it was voted to change the management struc- ture of the town. New positions include an Executive Secretary and a Dir- ector of Finance/Treasurer.
An Ad-Hoc Committee was formed to assist the Selectmen in their search for candidates to fill the new positions.
Selectmen signed an Acquaculture Lease for propagating scallops off the coast of West Island.
Michael Mendoza replaced Thomas Marnik as Building Commissioner, and the department has been working vigorously enforcing building codes and by-laws. Construction volume continues to be high and a full time Assistant Building Commissioner will be hired, in accordance with the May
2, 1987 Town Meeting.
The Imperial Crown Prince and Princess of Japan visited Fairhaven in October and were overwhelmingly received by Town Officials and residents.
Their visit to Fairhaven continues to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Fairhaven and the surrounding communities with Japan.
The Sister City Agreement was officially signed by the Selectmen on
December 2, 1987 in Tosashimizu. It is hoped that this new relationship will foster goodwill and a continued friendship, that will bring the two cul- tures closer together.
We look to 1988 as a year of transition and change. As the Town con- tinues to expand, we must be ready to meet the demands of new growth and development.
14 . The Board of Selectmen would like to express its appreciation to all
the dedicated Town Employees. We wish you all good health and happi- ness in 1988.
Yours very truly, Board of Selectmen
Walter Silveira, Chairman
Joseph Cataldo, Jr.
Kenneth M. Wood, Jr.
The Town of Fairhaven lost a dedicated servant, in the passing of
Selectmen Walter Silveira on January 18, 1988. The veteran Selectman served the Town in that capacity from 1944 to 1988, the longest record of service in Massachusetts. He will always be remembered with love and affection by all who knew him.
Joseph Cataldo, Jr., Chairman
Kenneth M. Wood, Jr.
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BALANCE SHEET - TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN Year Ending June 30, 1987 ASSETS Cash: General 1,954,656.49 Community Dev. Grant 17,936,17 Highway Chapter 811 1,089.12 Highway Chapter 140 1,398.88 Highway PWED Grant 266,995.00 Group Insurance 370,378.34 Law Enforcement 6,319.75 2,618,773.75 Investments: Revenue Cash 100,000.00 Non Revenue Cash 100,000.00 200,000.00 Personal Property Taxes: Levy of 1980 1,392.88 Levy of 1981 1,491.84 Levy of 1982 1,651.27 Levy of 1983 1,711.44 Levy of 1984 283.13 Levy of 1985 418.31 Levy of 1986 11,272.31 Levy of 1987 31,524.24 49,745.42 Real Estate Taxes: Levy of 1985 49,673.32 Levy of 1986 235,636.22 Levy of 1987 667,587.88 952,897.42 Motor Vehicle Excise: Levy of 1979 16,660.41 Levy of 1980 23,066.56 Levy of 1981 9,243.57 Levy of 1982 9,298.24 Levy of 1983 11,453.48 Levy of 1984 15,237.94 Levy of 1985 16,236.78 Levy of 1986 45,359.22 Levy of 1987 47,599.04 194,155.24 30 . Boat Excise: Levy of 1980 645.42 Levy of 1981 3,672.60 Levy of 1982 3,895.00 Levy of 1983 3,895.00 Levy of 1984 1,151.89 Levy of 1985 1,801.42 Levy of 1986 2,463.17 Levy of 1987 2,699.00 20,223.50 Farm Animal Excise: Levy of 1980 119.80 Tax Liens 41,668.28 Tax Foreclosures 18,279.79 Taxes in Litigation 575.70 Departmental: Selectmen A/R 3,920.00 Wharfs A/R 4,639.34 Sidewalk A/R 279.42 Landfill A/R 14.00 Schools A/R 130,265.70 Veterans’ Benefits A/R 5,050.31 144,168.77 State Grant - Sewer 71,400.00 Sewer: Charges 108,527.70 Mattapoisett Sewer Chg. 1,700.00 Connections 1,914.67 Receivables 194.42 Overtime Charges 507.62 Liens 17,609.13 130,453.54 Water: Rates 106,811.92 Connections 8,302.37 Receivables 3,606.38 Liens 17,634.93 136,355.60 31 . Unprovided for/Overdrawn Accounts: Tax Title Expense 509.32 FICA Withholding 208.46 State Withholding 9.30 Deductions Welfare 230.00 Washington Nat’l. Unsurance 4.35 Non Contributory Salary 61.51 Unemployment Compensation 1,975.33 Civil Defense 78.69 School Off Duty 440.31 Public Law Chapter I 13,656.39 Off Duty Police Salary 8,273.15 Reserve Fund 38.52 County Tax .24 Title 6B 1,385.90 H.S. Job Partnership Grant 3,203.37 30,074.84 Revenue 1988 16,037,454.80 Loans Authorized 20,001,733.00 Net Fixed Debt 5,585,000.00 Trust Revenue Sharing: Cash 9,410.63 Investments 250,000.00 259,410.63 47,188,282.86 32 . LIABILITIES/RESERVES OVERESTIMATED STATE/COUNTY ASSESSMENTS State Recreation 3,076.42 Air Pollution .10 Regional Transit Authority 435.00 Special Education 16,000.00 Mosquito Control 987.16 20,498.68 SRPEDD .15 Payroll Deductions: Federal Withholding 1,291.43 Contributory Retirement 19,342.85 Teachers Retirement 61,675.16 Dues 2,244.36 United Fund 220.50 Teachers Credit Union 35.00 Annuities 31,105.37 Horace Mann Insurance 725.63 116,640.30 Retirement Earnings 622.17 Guarantee Deposits: Sidewalk 14,322.46 Landfill 1,563.00 Bid 1,285.00 Sewer Connection 11,785.23 Sewer Engineering 1,940.00 Water Connection 17,318.66 48,214.35 Agency: Dog Licenses Due County 325.00 Sale of Dogs 15.00 340.00 Tailings: Unclaimed Checks 13,069.06 Unidentified Checks 646.90 13,715.96 33 . Gifts-Bequests: High School Science 1,430.00 Town Hall 100.00 Council on Aging 5,252.18 Ambulance 1,299.10 Crime Prevention 125.00 Shellfish .50 Scallop Propagation 2,500.00 Dog Kennel 1,242.97 Civil Defense 9.28 Youth Commission 170.09 Environmental Project 200.00 Fire Museum 284.90 Fort Phoenix 290.00 Sewer Extension 5,187.80 Fire Department 181.70 18,273.52 Trust Fund Interest: Rogers Elementary School 38,063.46 Rogers High School 105,582.02 Ricketts Cemetery 316.82 Hannah Chadwick 206.95 Andrus Spritt 4,134.16 Anna Trowbridge 1.04 Julia Stoddard 14,770.87 Abner Pease 1,306.82 Edmund Anthony 525.00 164,907.14 State & Federal Grants: Highways: PWED Grant 266,995.00 Chapter 1 140 Sec. 20^22 5.11 Chapter 811 1,089.12 Chapter 140 1,398.88 Small Cities Grant 17,936.17 Council on Aging 12,593.28 State Census 13,736.37 Right to Know 1,557.15 Arts Lottery 4,817.04 Hurricane Gloria 22,270.00 342,398.12 Schools: P.L. 89-313 886.43 Title II 9.41 P.L. 94-142 2,757.59 P.L. 98-377 25.49 Chapter 188 7,770.14 11,449.06 34 . Revolving Funds: School Lunch Program 2,461.25 Student Recoveries 930.08 School Activities 6,797.16 Insurance Recoveries 9,518.84 Group Insurance 370,378.34 Law Enforcement 6,319.75 396,405.42 Appropriation Balances: General 288,748.77 Water: Operation/Maintenance 2,155.93 Construction 101,674.67 Sewer: Operating/Maintenance 2,210.00 Construction 295,270.88 690,060.25 Loans Authorized/Unissued 19,697,983.00 Temporary Loans: Anticipation of Bond Issue 303,750.00 Reserved Receipts: Waterways Fund 1/2 2,674.76 Day Care Client Payments 7,619.62 Sale of real Estate 3,300.00 13,594.38 Provision for Abatements/Exemptions: Levy of 1980 1,392.88 Levy of 1981 1,491.84 Levy of 1982 1,651.27 Levy of 1983 1,711.44 Levy of 1984 283.13 Levy of 1985 5,068.63 Levy of 1986 251,325.80 Levy of 1987 233,223.42 496,148.41 Overlay Surplus 151,341.73 Cash Variance/Treasurer/Auditor 96,959.34 35 . Deferred Revenue: Tax Liens 41,668.28 Special Taxes 575.70 Motor Vehicle Excise 194,155.24 Boats 20,223.50 Farm Animals 119.80 State Grants 71,400.00 Department 144,168.77 Foreclosures 18,279.79 Sewer 130,453.54 Water 136,355.60 757,400.22 Appropriation Control 16,137,454.80 Surplus Revenue 1,169,922.45 Net Funded Debt 5,585.000.00 Trust Funds 695,792.78 Revenue Sharing: P.L. 92-512 11,536.51 Appropriation Control 89,886.00 Appropriation Balances 157,988.12 47,188,282.86 36 . TOWN COLLECTOR REAL ESTATE TAXES Fiscal 1987 Real Estate Taxes Commitment 7,526,706.73 Collected 6,696,003.50 Abatements 5,734.82 Balance Due 824,968.41 7,526,706.73 Water Liens, 1987 Commitment 11,719.69 Collected 7,194.79 Balance Due 4,524.90 11,719.69 Sewer Liens, 1987 Commitment 8,379.35 Collected 5,351.33 Balance Due 3,028.02 8,379.35 Fiscal 1986 Real Estate Taxes Balance 7/1/86 4,246,266.13 Collected 3,808,970.49 Abatements 250,728.42 Balance Due 186,567.22 4,246,266.13 Water Liens, 1986 Balance 7/1/86 11,626.07 Collected 9,169.47 Balance Due 2,656.60 11,626.07 Sewer Liens, 1986 Balance 7/1/86 10,470.94 Collected 7,791.96 Balance Due 2,678.98 10,470.94 37 . Fiscal 1985 Real Estate Taxes Balance 7/1/86 109,925.55 Collected 59.024.55 Balance Due 50,881.00 109.925.55 Water Liens, 1985 Balance 7/1/86 3,898.25 Collected 1,241.14 Abatements 10.14 Added to Tax 2,829.90 Balance Due (482.93) 3,898.25 Sewer Liens, 1985 Balance 7/1/86 3,243.52 Collected 843.16 Added to Tax 60.67 Balance Due 2,339.69 3,243.52 Fiscal 1984 Real Estate Taxes Overpayment Taxes 6,230.89 Collected 6,230.89 Balance Due -0- 6,230.89 Water Liens, 1984 Balance 7/1/86 11,289.90 Collected 106.26 Balance Due 11,183.64 11,289.90 Sewer Liens, 1984 Balance 7/1/86 10,242.73 Collected 119.63 Balance Due 10,123.10 10,242.73 Sewer Liens, 1983 38 . Collected 560.66 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX Fiscal 1987 Personal Property Tax Committed 225.256.70 Collected 223,085.32 Abatements 612.12 Balance Due 31,559.26 255.256.70 Fiscal 1986 Personal Property Tax Balance 7/1/86 110,507.92 Collected 97,941.98 Abatements 1,165.09 Balance Due 11,400.85 110,507.92 Fiscal 1985 Personal Property Tax Balance 7/1/86 496.43 Collected 78.12 Balance Due 418.31 496.43 Fiscal 1984 Personal Property Tax Balance 7/1/86 1,048.12 Collected 764.99 Balance Due 283.13 1,048.12 Fiscal 1983 Personal Property Tax Balance 7/1/86 2,667.04 Collected 955.60 Balance Due 1,711.44 2,667.04 Fiscal 1982 Personal Property Tax Balance 7/1/86 1,878.31 Collected 227.04 Balance Due 1,651.27 1,878.31 39 . Fiscal 1981 Personal Property Tax Balance 7/1/86 1,491.84 Fiscal 1980 Personal Property Tax Balance 7/1/86 1,576.88 Collected 184.00 Balance Due 1,392.88 1,576.88 Fiscal 1979 Personal Property Tax Committed 105.50 Collected 105.50 Balance Due -0- AUTO EXCISE Fiscal 1987 Motor Vehicle Excise Committed 354,367.50 Collected 294,336.58 Abatements 13,355.62 Balance Due 46,675.30 354,367.50 Fiscal 1986 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 166,257.43 Committed 126,758.02 293,015.45 Collected 230,373.52 Abatements 20,113.76 Balance Due 42,528.17 293,015.45 Fiscal 1985 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 27.918.21 Committed 8,016.31 35,934.52 Collected 19.656.22 Abatements 1,377.40 Balance Due 14,900.90 35,934.52 40 . Fiscal 1984 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 16,583.54 Collected 1,079.46 Balance Due 15,504.08 16,583.54 Fiscal 1983 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 12,121.64 Collected 653.21 Balance Due 11,468.43 12,121.64 Fiscal 1982 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 9,720.01 Collected 433.86 Balance Due 9,286.15 9,720.01 Fiscal 1981 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 9,595.36 Collected 344.44 Balance Due 9,250.92 9,595.36 Fiscal 1980 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 23,929.21 Collected 862.65 Balance Due 23,066.56 23,929.21 Fiscal 1979 Motor Vehicle Excise Balance 7/1/86 16,743.46 Collected 83.05 Balance Due 16,660.41 16,743.46 41 . BOAT EXCISE Fiscal 1987 Boat Excise Committed 22,068.50 Collected 10,038.50 Abatement 9,138.00 Balance Due 2,892.00 22,068.50 Fiscal 1986 Boat Excise Balance Due 7/1/86 2,415.66 Collected 141.00 Balance Due 2,274.66 2,415.66 Fiscal 1985 Boat Excise Balance Due 1,801.42 Fiscal 1984 Boat Excise Balance Due 7/1/86 1,151.89 Adjustment 17.00 1,168.89 Fiscal 1983 Boat Excise Balance Due 7/1/86 3,895.00 Fiscal 1982 Boat Excise Balance Due 7/1/86 3,895.00 Fiscal 1981 Boat Excise Balance Due 7/1/86 3,672.60 Fiscal 1980 Boat Excise Balance Due 645.42 42 . WATER Balance 7/1/86 87,560.20 Committed 498,690.05 586,250.25 Collected 476,415.79 Abatements 2,939.21 Balance Due 106.811.92 586.166.92 SEWER Balance 7/1/86 90,629.03 Committed 482,537.89 573,166.92 Collected 421,679.82 Abatements 43,005.80 Balance Due 108,481.30 573,166.92 Respectfully submitted, John Rogers, Jr. Town Collector 43 . TOWN CLERK’S REPORT 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Births 141 167 149 141 143 152 147 129 130 119 Marriages 216 213 133 124 102 121 117 140 98 110 Deaths 201 204 196 208 218 211 251 202 201 234 Your Town Clerk, in addition to being custodian of Massachusetts Statute, Town By-Laws, rules and regulations of the Town, and the Town Seal, issues Marriage, Fish and Game, Auctioneer and Dog Licenses and Raffle and Bazaar Permits. The Town Clerk’s Office also receives Parking Violations. The Administration of Elections is another function of your Town Clerk, including the preparation and printing of all ballots, the supervision of all elections, the reporting of all returns and the certification of all officials elected or appointed. Any person may secure a certified copy of any record to which he is legally entitled by applying to this office. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Rocha Town Clerk TAX POSSESSIONS Book Value on Hand June 30, 1986 $26,238.73 Tax Possessions Sold 7-1-86 to 6-30-87 3,870.77 $23,367.96 Tax Possessions Leased to Little League Baseball 7-1-86 to 6-30-87 3,186.88 $19,181.08 Conveyance to Housing Authority 7-1-86 to 6-30-87 321.60 $18,859.48 44 . Tax Possessions Removed (Marsh area, easements, etc.) 7' 1-86 to 6-30-87 1,759.08 Book Value on Hand June 30, 1987 $17,100.40 TAX TITLES Book Value on Hand June 30, 1986 $74,342.19 Tax Title Takings 7-1-86 to 7-1-87 2,743.07 $77,085.26 Disclaimers 7-1-86 to 6-30-87 81.54 $77,003.72 Tax Title Redemptions 7-1-86 to 7-1-87 34,840.08 Book Value as of June 30, 1987 $42,163.64 45 . BOARD OF ASSESSORS TOWN REPORT In the past six years, numerous changes have taken place in the Assessors Office; staff changes, billing programs-Macro, Arlington Trust, Monopoli, McGee Chapter 797 of the Acts of 1979, mandating all cities and towns in Massachusetts to assess all properties at 100% of full and fair market value, has brought about massive changes in all assessing offices. Decisions must be made to engage revaluation firms or select an in- house computer program. The present board has attempted to comply with state laws with the least cost to the taxpayer. The ECCO program has been an asset in allowing the assessors to maintain in-house assessments. Seventy-two hundred Fiscal Year 1986 tax bills were issued with up- dated values. Numerous taxpayers reviewed their property records with less than 2% filing for abatement. It has been this board’s intent, that every property in Fairhaven be assessed fairly enabling each owner to pay a proportionate share of the tax levy. Properties are assessed by Plot and Lot, not by owner or capability to pay. Our tasks were difficult to accomplish, sometimes under stressful con- ditions. We would like to thank our former office staff, Bonnie Clark and Linda Smith and our present staff, Carol Chase and Roberta Wert for their capable assistance. It is our desire that the Board of Selectmen, Executive Secretary and the Financial Director will work with the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and the two part-time Assessors in the enormous tasks yet to come at a very difficult time. Good Luck to All! Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ASSESSORS Jeanne C. Reedy, MA A, Chairman Marjorie J. Sylvia George N. Gagnon, M AA 46 . TOWN ACCOUNTANT July 1, 1986 - June 30, 1987 REVENUES RECEIVED Tax Collections (Net) Real Estate 10,520.281 Personal Property 323,412 Tax Liens Redeemed 35,377 Tax Foreclosures Sold 31,904 Motor Vehicle Excise 543,009 Boat Excise 10,134 11,464,117 Interest/Penalties Property Taxes 45,885 Excise Taxes 2,232 Tax Liens 14,880 62,997 In Lieu of Taxes-Fairhaven Village 94,092 11,621,206 Charges for Service: Water Receipts 521,318 Sewer Receipts 505,343 Parking Charges 8,246 Parks /Recreation Charges 5,974 Other Fees (Wharfage, etc.) 59,762 Other Departmental 83,225 Landfill 32,315 1,216,183 Licenses/Permits: Alcoholic Beverages 26,820 All Other 69,334 96,154 47 . Revenue from Federal Government: Revenue Sharing 182,671 School Public Laws 222,621 School Lunches 121,784 527,076 Revenue from State Government: Reimbursements - State Owned Land 18,898 Abatements-Chapter 59 12,305 Abatements Elderly Persons 98,288 Protection of Shellfish 4,309 Water Pollution Control 24,289 Census Reimbursement 464 Highway Reconstruction 75,138 Local Aid Fund 925,900 Highways 75,798 Urban Development 68,931 Local Aid-Lottery 491,527 Add. Aid-Lottery 72,282 Veterans’ Benefits 15,931 Civil Defense 637 DEQE Reimbursement 282,072 Street Lights 44,563 Schools: State Aid/Education 3,249,917 Transportation 91,834 Construction 13,240 Tuition 69,509 Horace Mann 19,775 Chapter 188 School Improvement 143,418 C.O.A. Grants 9,897 Arts Lottery 7,525 State Census Grant 3,632 Aid to Public Libraries 21,121 Highway Improvement Grants 423,914 State Aid to Highways 14,872 6,279,986 48 . Revenue From Other Local Governments: School Tuition 272,491 County Court Fines 42,327 County Dog Refunds 780 315,598 Miscellaneous Revenue: Interest Earned Investments 176,913 Interest Earned Rev. Sharing 30,338 Interest Earned Group Ins. 12,394 Interest Earned Exp. Trust Funds 58,828 Restitution School 70 School Lunches 236,548 School Athletic/Activities 14,384 Off Duty Salaries 3,855 Insurance Recovery 10,810 Gifts/Contributions 27,106 Miscellaneous Receipts 11,440 Sale of Equipment 20 Sale of Property 1,300 C.O.A. Misc. Revenue 22,855 606,861 Total Revenue FY 1987 20,663,064 49 . ' • X Os u 3 EXPENDED o V c 3 BJf g> C r- O l-S K CO ^8 REVENUES (N VT| N O (A w (AU u .. e .2 r -c > l— ? ^ c g g £ c e . U U p fe S £ S oj o> 0> c (/) & « CO a CO a h V*. X -Z x J 8 1 . r> iU £ 1 £ \S c Ul 3 w W M W w > C ^ g wo \ c ^ z o 3 o o (U 5 rtOO£rt33£re33>3 > « 3 3 s CO -2 a co (J co a co g^aco co a to a a co s 50 . > . C * Total Capital Outlay i tJ- 04 tj- o~ m Revenue Sharing v.o »n o rS co o Tt- O On in O Os O NO in ’t Os 0- co in 0 in Os CO 04 O N N ^ co in O (N CO Os m 04 04 General N -I N m o- os Os no m CD in co 04 00 y—i *— ^ Os 00 so in of no' co CO of no' o~ co in — co CO NO 2 C « C u c “ >. CO a a a c co a ..CO'S a do co a jo V|_, x n x w c. i . r> X ’S o o w 51 1 Total On r^- (N rs) Capital 00 oo Outlay r- r^- om-to o o Revenue Sharing in \o on 00“ *— *i“ On 00 —• On (N On t}- m- m m VO ITl no m ti 0 no m 0 00 m General 00 ^ rn in On (N *0. °_ in ^ - ni rn i-T -h od in in ^ m -4- u w y ’>y > > Cfl V) u c i_< c In C bb »- . v-u- X 1 oujS osjj o w C n «3 CQ!/3 <£aj®«3Dg JS a-sj2 £ a c js i- a 1 3 a a c£co a co s^ci-w g co cu co q co O a co < a H U 52 . Ho >• rt vO S 03 r- <58 v 3 M c £ a c > fS Si OD tj- in Ov r- 't 0\ r- 00 M rt- "rt On r- M o vO vO m n> O m t* in O m o r-Hin vO oo m oo r- vO M n4 w vO 00 m in in 00 00^ Tt; 0_ ^ t-T ri C ^ ^ in ^ ^ o 4> oo' o' o' in' o' in Cs) *-< o vO vO ^ T^“ r- m r4 t‘h (A CA - oj >~ * a « os a•as x a C a X x Sd x t2 53 . Total ro r- vo vO VO Capital m m Outlay 00 m vO Revenue Sharing vO vO in r^- i O r- Ov —1 vO ON m m ^ n- O O 1-H r^- 1 vO vO tJ- m m in r- O O On (N in in m General in rn Ov r- o o rn ^-T ^ V© ri (N ri vd" ro r-T ri in 00 00 m (N vO in > C W >~ O. « w X 13 cn UJ 3 .. o 3 y -O OJ O 05 03 as C aj — vj8 3 U CS 33 W H P "tS ^ 3 i» 0 Pu X -c . « a'|o t- u. U- « 3 3 « 3 as •— (7) Pu cnO c- CJ cn | « Q H co 54 ' ov O' rt- vO m O CO ri O Capital 8 Outlay in m 00 Revenue rn Sharing in Tt- ON o in VO — in in i- M SO ^ On m ' o ^ Ov n n ^ ONN General h-O n ^ o O O rn m ^ ^ ^ On cn ni in Os in Tt- vo O in n t o \0 ^ fO ’—i m ' C/5 u c > 0 C/5 £ c u o S -» ^ 55 , • I VO o VO Ov (S vd in o (N vO 00 r- m r- n- Capital in in Outlay ri rn rn O ON Ov nJ m m Revenue Sharing r- Ov ov oo r— Ov oo r- m in in ^ ^ m ( On Ov —< vO O — 00 Tj- 00 OOinNONh- 00 General VO Ov 00 00 VO M O O r-T i— 00 *-? N O ’T ^ O o' o m oo m m ' vo in m m ^ (N n4 in *— 'io - « * > -2 w «5 > guco<^OD-iL)X £ u co Or*v 56 . 4 t * Total 887,348 Capital Outlay Revenue 79,645 Sharing O ON On 00 O On On On m Nf n m \o m vo : in oo 00 00 On O o vo in ^ n o 2 y—> General On On in co ro -HO oo no_ (N r- 807,703 in vO — ni On On oo oo r>^ On — r— on i— m C » >• rt C g l c » 4J u o o * d So js cs ~a -> 2 > »- £ 3 W't C w O rt 3 o C/3 UQ JS 8 § rt C Recreation/ § O V 4/ ^ "« H- < £ Unclassified <5 "c3 3 's 5 '£ «s O c 8 a £ -g Cl ‘C ^ c° a a i» JS £ a o J£ £ cS O Ic* i g rt n ^ 13 3-> 3-> 0 772 O «- t~ <2 l- <: o 2 1 y g 3 otal (J cn 2 o (/) CL (/) (« S CQ H m wn 2 JS < ^ H co C D CJ is 57 . CN 00 in vO CN CN tq CN in in in o CN m o m m n- oo in 00 rn Capital Outlay ^ !£ o' in oo m'r1- O o Revenue rn rn Sharing ''t- o m in rn cn O in VO 00 VO 00 o 00 VO VO cn vO CN o in n i—1 in rn General o_ r>- rn o Ov o o oo q in cn o Os in vO cn rn CN V vo' -< tJ- m vO CN 00 in in 00 i ON n- vO m CN cn in cn i—i _U D > l-i g— 3 l3 -g 3 i ^ O c -> Qq^ cd __ a a v ^ cd c c c _ « -a S u rt 3 ^ D 3 u rS G OJ co o-. co CJ ^ *-’ £ O §5 CO cS CO 3 3 3 <-> 13 U O n i) o 2 2 2 5 cq JEj cn H 58 . < On NCO 00 *— On i nO in ,“l in rn ON no nJ in M ON 51Q.’S S3 v 3 M C ON c On a c q> u rn m in ”<3 o p~ 0\OM-0 NO in On M 00 (N 00 NO O I— N® O V m 00 Tt- fT) H n \o m 0\ n NO i— NO On ON g rO rsT csf no in ri no V NO 00 in rn _h' O in NO n4 in in (N NO s — o i >* X CO w 5 C T3 c 3 0 59. TREASURER’S REPORT July 1, 1986 — June 30, 1987 1986 Receipts Disbursements July 1,240,949.46 1,274,399.57 August 3,197,034.98 3,546,020.19 September 1,856,009.09 1,503,199.87 October 5,911,502.61 7,069,347.38 November 1,587,915,03 1,350,816.42 December 9,664,185.66 8,183,949.44 1987 January 1,355,567.51 1,862,016.19 February 2,475,698.31 3,348,541.67 March 2,425,536.83 2,546,650.71 April 6,416,739.48 2,979,712.82 May 8,366,489.03 10,525,497.58 June 3,494,925.87 4,570,187.84 47,992,553.86 48,760,339.68 Balance, July 1, 1986 3,277,504.03 Receipts +47,992,553.86 Available Cash 51,270,057.89 Disbursements - 48,760,339.68 Balance June 30, 1987 2.509.718.21 Revenue Investments 250,000.00 Revenue Sharing Investments 2.759.718.21 60 . CASH RECONCILIATION Balance in: Petty Cash 25.00 Goulart Memorial Drive 1,985.40 Baybank S.E. 145,677.53 Boston Safe 19,409.47 Century 30,604.28 Claims Trust 322,271.66 Community Development 17,936.17 1st Nat’l. Boston 1,374,947.25 Baybank N.E. 351,018.46 Huttleston 131,424.23 Law Enforcer 6,480.34 Sewer Fund 5,187.80 Chapter 811 1,089.12 Revenue Sharing 16,359.34 Shawmut Boston 1,161.25 Shawmut S.E. 21,912.67 Pat 51,883.66 U.S. Trust 10,344.58 Investments 250,000.00 2,759,718.21 61 . o o O O o o O O o OCD o CD O o_ UD O o cT o UD m o LT- 00 o o o o O o o o o O in in p o o O o 8 o p p rd UD UD rd in in in CD CD o O CD fsj o t}- 00 in VO in ^t* oo VO ao~ r-J VO 8 r- p rn Ov in Tf Cs) 0O nf VO VO m O nf 00 "T N *— m na m N DEBT 1989 PAYMENTS 30, interest June OF - VO VO MUNICIPAL \oo \00 1988 c c and 03 cd C o Jc 1, fl3 oc oc 0 c c u CD CO 2 H o CO CQ H *— rvi c irv tj- vo < m Tf m vo — m VO vjO vo O) vo VO vO VO v0 VO VO VO oo 0V - 0JD > > > X ^ X o3 re -or g- o -8 OV 3 o o 0V g = < OT z z z CD£ 2 2 2 ^ 62 o o8 in O in n \0 N oo r- o in in r'-ONnamminr"- OO OO ON O ON O ON On On On On On On On DEBT 00 in C'J • nj N O N NO ^ oo oo no no 1987 OUTSTANDING 30, 00 o m m in NO r^- r- oo 00 00 00 OC oo June in in ' ' ' ' -x ^1, i—H . in in( , r^- — oo OF NO 00 REPORT 00 .£ ID O -i n n tj- in no in NO NO NO NO NO NO 63 SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING DEBT as of June 30, 1987 Outside Debt Limit Page Purpose 59 Sewer Bonds 110,000.00 62 Town Hall 310,000.00 64 Water Standpipe 430,000.00 65 Mun. Loan/86 340,000.00 66 Gen. Obligation/87 610,000.00 1,800,000.00 Inside Debt Limit 61 School Remodeling 300,000.00 62 Water 750,000.00 63 BPW Building 900,000.00 65 Mun. Loan/86 1,425,000.00 66 Gen. Obligation/87 410,000.00 3,785,000.00 $5,585,000.00 Page 62 Town Hall Inside 310,000.00 Water Outside 750,000.00 Page 65 Water Outside 340,000.00 Water Plan Inside 50,000.00 School Remod. Inside 375,000.00 Library Inside 500,000.00 Dana Pond Inside 500,000.00 Page 66 Water Outside 410,000.00 Sewer Inside 230,000.00 Sewer Inside 380,000.00 64 . TRUST FUNDS - 7/1/86 to 6/30/87 Interest- Book Market Dividend Value Value Received HENRY H. ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 247.48 $ 247.48 $ 14.21 2100 Shares Shawmut Assoc. Inc. @46.50 15,231.25 97,650.00 4,074.00 2097 Shares First Nat’l. Boston @35.50 5,133.19 74,443.50 1,971.18 $8,000.00 Boston Transferred to School Department $13,067.28 Balance on Hand - 1 1987 $111,642.22 $255,371.28 July , EDMUND ANTHONY JR. SCHOOL FUND $10,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bond @3.50% due 2/15/90 $ 10,000.00 $ 9,059.38 $ 350.00 Transferred to School Department 350.00 Balance on Hand - July 1, 1987 $ 10,000.00 $ 9,059.38 $ ABNER PEASE SCHOOL FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 558.12 $ 558.12 $ 30.55 $7,000.00 Baybanks CD @7.5% due 11/25/87 7,000.00 7,000.00 562.49 Transferred to School Department 593.04 - Balance on Hand July 1 , 1987 $ 7,558.12 $ 7,558.12 $ HENRY ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL FUND Trustee-First National City Bank, N.Y. $ 35,008.08 Transferred to School Department 65 . c JAMES RICKETTS TRUST FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 430.66 $ 430.66 $ 23.55 $1,000.00 Baybanks CD @7.5% due 5/27/88 1,000.00 1,000.00 80.29 Transferred to Riverside Cemetery $ 103.84 Balance on Hand -July 1, 1987 $ 1,430.66 $ 1,430.66 JULIA A. STODDARD TRUST FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 47.12 $ 47.12 $ 1.85 4239 Shares First National Boston Corp. @ 35.50 9,288.17 150,484.50 3,984.66 $13,000.00 Baybanks CD @7.5% due 11/25/87 13,000.00 13,000.00 1,044.68 Transferred to Charities Fund- Income a/ $ 5,031.19 Balance on Hand - July 1, 1987 $ 22,275.29 $163,531.62 HANNAH CHADWICK TRUST FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 27.36 Transferred to Charities Fund- Income a/ $ 27.36 Balance on Hand - July 1, 1987 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 ANDRUS SPRITT TRUST FUND $10,000.00 Baybanks CD @7.5% due 11/25/87 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 803.57 Transferred to Charities Fund- Income a/ $ 803.57 Balance on Hand - July 1, 1987 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 TROWBRIDGE TRUST FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 248.78 $ 248.78 $ 9.84 $6,000 Baybanks CD @7.5% due 11/25/87 6,000.00 6,000.00 482.11 Transferred to High School Scholar- 491.95 ship - Balance on Hand July 1 , 1987 $ 6,248.78 $ 6,248.78 STABILIZATION FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 60,530.08 $ 60,530.08 Added to principal interest and 2,873.46 appropriation Balance on Hand - July 1, 1987 $ 63,403.54 POST WAR PLANNING FUND Fairhaven Savings Bank $ 4,591.63 $4,591.63 Added to principal interest 260.57 FS Bank Balance on Hand - July 1, 1987 $ 4,852.20 Trust Fund Commissioners 66 . 6 N OO oo N O O vo oo oo 1-1 °o O OO ITI O N 't' Ov vo ^1“ 04 ro Ip 00 vp O ^ *-• vo of t—i to vo ro ov «— ro i"- jO v> oo * tj- o OO o> •p r-4 ro c?w ^ Jj JL vo h QO OO tus te- ^ x o o «s O vo --h r- oo ^rt ro Tf ON 00 VO c ^ 'Hh^IONO' ro o ro I OJ .2 1 ' § < ro O — vo p; 3 go g RECAPITULATION 1988 5 £.8 s s ON ^ VO oo tJ- N N vo oo FISCAL l|® vf in n o o 00 VO vo ro o vo Tf 04 ro p SiJ-3 vcf of >—f vrT ro oo —' tj- ro 0O 04 04 a « .2 O RATE o w VO «-f TAX VO ro —' r— a? vo Q\ vo N - <0 04 —i N PcJ VO O vo Ov o < < cq UQ s^olPSO 67 II. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED A. APPROPRIATIONS (Col. (b) through Col. (f) from Schedule B, Pg. 4 $16,424,027.47 B. OTHER LOCAL EXPENDITURES (Not Requiring Appropriations) 1 . Amounts certified for tax title purposes 2. Debt and interest charges not included in Schedule B 3. Final court judgments 4. Total overlay deficits of prior years 5. Total cherry sheet offsets (Education Offset) $104,861.00 6. Revenue Deficits 7. Offset receipts deficits Ch. 44, Sec. 53E 8. SRPEDD $ 2,363.85 TOTAL B (Total lines 1 through 8) $107,224.85 C. STATE AND COUNTY CHERRY SHEET CHARGES (C.S. TEC Cols. 1 & 2) 323,686.00 D. ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS (OVERLAY) 393,043.51 E. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED (Total IIA through IID) $ 17,247,981.83 III. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES A. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS - STATE 1 . Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts (C.S. TER Total Part D) $ 6,028,348.00 3. 2. Cherry Sheet Overestimates (C.S. TEC Part E Col. 3) . ..$ 3,464.00 TOTAL A (Total Lines 1 and 2) $ 6,031,812.00 B. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS - LOCAL 1 . Local Receipts Not Allocated (Page 3, Col. (b), Line 26) $2,547,500.00 2. Offset Receipts (Schedule A-l, Col. (b), Line 12) 3. Enterprise Funds (Schedule A-2) TOTAL B (Total Lines 1 through 3) $ 2,547,500.00 C. REVENUE SOURCES APPROPRIATED FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES 1. Free Cash (Schedule B, Col. (c)) $ 83,494.11 2. Other Available Funds (Schedule B, Col. (d)) $ 115,651.22 Revenue Sharing (Schedule B, Col. (e) ) $ 89,886.00 TOTAL C (Total Lines 1 through 3) $ 289,03 1 .33 68 . D. OTHER REVENUE SOURCES APPROPRIATED SPECIFICALLY TO REDUCE THE TAX RATE 1 . Free Cash 2. Municipal Light Source 3. Other Source (Specify) . TOTAL D (Total Lines 1 through 3) $ E. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES (Total IIIA through HID) $ 8,868,343.33 IV. SUMMARY OF TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED AND TOTAL RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES FILL IN AFTER PAGE 1 IS COMPLETE A. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED (from HE) $17,247,981.83 B. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES (from HIE) $8,868,343.33 C. TOTAL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY (from 1C) $8,379,638.50 D. TOTAL RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES (TOTAL IVB plus IVC) $17,247,981.83 (IVA must equal IVD) SCHEDULE A. LOCAL RECEIPTS NOT ALLOCATED * (a) (b) Actual Estimated** Receipts Receipts Fiscal -1987 Fiscal -1988 1. Motor Vehicle Excise $ 543,009. $ 565,0C0. 2. Other Excise - Boats 5,067. 5,500. 3. Penalties Interest on Taxes &. Excises 69,218. 69,250. 4. Payments in Lieu of Taxes 5. Charges for Services - Water 512,494. 520,000.* 6. Charges for Services - Sewer 501,606. 550,000.* 7. Charges for Services - Hospital 8. Charges for Services - Trash Disposal 32,315. 100,000.* 9. Other Charges for Services 10. Fees 59,762. 60,000. 11. Rentals 1,542. 1,550. 12. Departmental Revenue-Schools 272,491. 272,500. 1 3 . Department al Revenue-Libraries 14. Departmental Revenue-Cemeteries 15. Departmental Revenue-Recreation 5,974. 5,600. 16. Other Departmental Revenue 25,140. 25,150. 17. Licenses & Permits 96,149. 96,150. 18. Special Assessments 19. Fines 26. TOTALS $2,401,447. $2,547,500. 69 . I hereby certify that the actual receipts from the preceding fiscal year as shown in column (a) are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete, and I further certify that I have examined the entries made on pg. 4 of the fiscal 1988 tax rate recapitulation form by the City or Town Clerk and hereby acknowledge that such entries correctly reflect the appropriations made and the sources from which such appropriations are to be met. ^Receipts voted by the City/Town Council or Town Meetings as offsets to the appro- priation of a specific department listed on Schedule A-l or fund on Schedule A-2 filed with and approved by the Director of Accounts must not be included in columns (a) or (b). **If any estimate in column (b) is different from the actual line item in column (a), factual support for the change should be submitted in writing for approval of the Commissioner of Revenue. 70 . c DC O c £ .a O t- t: o “I o z g SO E c3 ? OO 00 l-S > fl oC uX 00 c2 co 6*3- -1-1 § order (Sched- in fiscal Gross -C receipts £ u ‘ i.e., 4> P C rt rn in oo relates, receipts. 6B- local entered by of be appropriation C# 4> sources reduced g| must co ‘ 3 |J be § E|3 other the not b vo or |< Appropriations 60- must which I estimated (b) Os O to |J3 » o o C r~ VO year of i nj VO p-i tn column source. o aw| rn use 3 Tt- H P O Ss o fiscal in the o-J 60- the funding in 1988. included column year other duplication fc £ this fiscal _} any < r- Appropriations a -S 00 or in or avoid ' ^ D-\3C VO A) \ *Enter 1987 CO m m PPu \ CO Os ule * to 71 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS The Fairhaven Board of Public Works would like to thank all the em- ployees in the Highway, Park, Sewer and Water Departments for their cooperation and dedication during the past year. During February 1987, the Tinkham Lane Water Pumping Station was placed in service and has been providing nearly 1 million gallons of water per day. This pumping station has the capability of providing 1.5 million gallons per day which nearly doubles the town’s supplies. The quality of water is excellent with no treatment required at present. DEQE will be pro- posing more stringent water quality requirements during 1988 which may result in some treatment at this station and others. The Board is concerned with the structural condition of the 80 year old water tower on Route 6. This 500,000 gallon tower has severe metal fatigue throughout the support beams and crossmembers. During the next three to five years, this tower will either have to be repaired, replaced or taken out of service. Water pressure in the south end of Fairhaven is de- pendent on this tower. On June 6, 1987 ground was broken for the Expansion and Rehabili- tation of the Sewerage Treatment Plant. Wescott Construction, the low bidder and the original contractor in 1968, will expand the treatment plant from 2.1 million gallons per day to 5.0 million. With contingency fees and engineering services required during the 2Vi year construction period, the total project cost is estimated between $17.5 to $18.0 million with State and Federal Shares paying approximately 86%. Rehabilitation of the Town’s existing Sewer System will begin during 1988. This project will attempt to seal pipeline leaks which are contributing thousands of gallons of ground- water into the Treatment Plant. The Elizabeth Street Sewer Main work was completed in the spring and is providing sewer tie-ins for 20 homes with failing septic systems. The Sycamore Street Road Reconstruction Project was completed from Howland Road to Harding Road. This $350,000 project included the re- construction of the entire roadway, improved drainage, the replacement and installation of new sidewalks and curbing, repairs to the sewer main and the installation of wheelchair ramps at corners. The Board of Public Works was fortunate to obtain State Public Works Economic Development Grants of $299,000 and $66,000 that will be used to reconstruct the roadways, sidewalks and drainage system in the Water- front Area. This area encompasses the following streets: Middle Street south of Pease Street, Water Street and portions of Washington Street, Centre Street and Union Street between Main Street and Water Street which will 72 . be totally reconstructed by Tilcon Massachusetts, Inc. at a total cost of ap- proximately $480,000. Work began in October and will be completed in the spring of 1988. Additional grants are being sought to reconstruct por- tions of Main Street and Washington Street. The East Fairhaven Route 6 Sewer Main was installed by Capaldi Bros. During 1988, all side streets east of Gellette Road to the Mattapoisett Town Line will be connected. In addition, sewers will be installed in the Boston Hill Road area and the Narragansett Boulevard area. The Board of Public Works has been fortunate in obtaining a 50% State Grant on eligible items for East Fairhaven and the Boston Hill Road sewer projects. The Narragansett Boulevard sewer main is non-eligible. Total project cost will exceed $2.0 million. The State Department of Public Works began the reconstruction of Route 6 from the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge to the Mattapoisett Town Line. Extensive drainage improvements have been completed in the High School area. Hopefully, this drainage will eliminate flooding experienced in the Green Street area. Lead water services and sewer main improvements also have been completed in the area from Main Street to Adam Street. Final paving has been completed from New Boston Road to Holcomb Street. The entire $3.2 million project will be completed by September 1988. A West Island Sewer Study has been completed and application forms for funding have been submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering. Hopefully, this project will be placed on a priority list by the State. Numerous additional environmental studies and permits will be required from both Federal and State agencies as the majority of the sewer system would be located in Velocity Zone and Flood Plain areas. While the Treatment Facility will be located on Fir Street above Hood Plain Elevation, the discharge area for treated wastewater would be under the Town Beach Parking Lot. This parking lot is located in an environmentally sensitive area and numerous studies and reports will be required to safe- guard this area. Town crews prepared the following streets for resurfacing during 1987: Jerusalem Road, Rogers Street, Delano Street, Temple Place, Weeden, Road, Weeden Place, Hawthorne Street, Garrison Street, East Deane Street and a section of Sconticut Neck Road. In addition, the following streets were Slurry Sealed: Atlas Street, Maple Avenue, Calumet Street, Sedgewick Road, along with portions of Balsam Street, Church Street, Chestnut Street, Farmfield Street and Torrington Road. Numerous streets need to be reconstructed. Unfortunately, the 1987 Town Meeting appropriated no money for rebuilding streets. With the con- straints of Proposition 2V2% funding for roadwork has been sorely neglected. 73. Unless roadways are maintained on a regular schedule, the cost of rebuild- ing and replacing these roads will escalate. The Board of Public Works is concerned with the substantial growth of new subdivisions in Town. The potential for 400 to 500 units of additional housing will create a strain on existing services provided. The Town needs to update its Master Plan so as to anticipate and control the impact this new growth will have on services being provided. The Board of Public Works would like to thank each resident of Fair- haven for their patience, assistance and cooperation during this past year. Many of the projects mentioned above have or will create inconveniences. Attempts are made to minimize problems but many are beyond our con- trol. Hopefully, these projects will improve Fairhaven. Respectfully submitted, David Szeliga, Chairman Paul E. Francis, Vice-Chairman Victor Oliveira, Jr., Clerk Robert J. Pimental Manuel Correira Jeffrey W. Osuch, Superintendent 74 . HIGHWAY DIVISION During the year 1987, the Highway Department has been very busy re- constructing streets, laying drainage lines, repairing manholes and catch basins, cold mix patching, grading dirt streets, repairing sidewalks, remov- ing tree stumps, repairing and replacing street signs, grass and brush cutting, ditch cleaning, street sweeping and snow removal being the major part of our work. Town Meeting did not appropriate any money for the Street Recon- struction Program this year. All street repair work came under the Resur- facing Program. Streets resurfaced were as follows: portions of Sconticut Neck Road, Alden Road, Rogers Street, Jarvis Avenue, North Walnut Street, Jerusalem Road, Sycamore Street, Hawthorne Street, Delano Street and Weeden Place. These streets had repair work done to sidewalks, water and sewer ser- vices, curbing and drainage as needed. Streets that were completed under 1986 Reconstruction Program were: Weeden Road, Temple Place, Garrison Street and East Deane Street. The Highway Department once again used the “Slurry Seal” method of street sealing on Sedgwick Road, Calumet Road, Torrington Road, Bal- sam Street, portions of Pleasant Street, Chestnut Street, Farmfield Street, Church Street, Atlas Street and South Street. Potholes remain a serious problem with many streets patched several times during the year. We have used over 495 tons of cold mix this year. The Department has laid over 1,700 feet of new drain lines with catch basins and manholes this year. Work was done for the school department and the following streets: Weeden Place, Old Fort Road, Jerusalem Road, North Walnut Street, Potter Street, Hacker Street, Brown Street, Tootle Lane and Gellette Road. During our snow removal and sanding operations, we used over 250 tons of salt and over 1 ,000 tons of sand. Streets reconstructed under state aid contracts are parts of Middle Street, Center Street, Washington Street, Union Street and Water Street. Route 6 construction will be finished in the spring of 1988. Vandalism is still a problem with over 80 signs being repaired and over 90 signs being replaced. 75 . The Sidewalk 50/50 participation program has again worked very well and could use more money as we have had to turn away some applications due to the appropriated money being used up. I would like to thank the men of the Highway Department for their cooperation and for doing a fine job with the many different phases of work they must do. Respectfully submitted, John B. Harrison Superintendent CIVIL DEFENSE The year of 1987 was a year of continued growth for Fairhaven Civil Defense. Improvements continued to be made to our permanent head' quarters at the Mill Road Pumping Station. This facility not only houses our three primary vehicles but is also a storage facility for the equipment and supplies needed to perform the various functions of the organization. Civil Defense volunteers who logged more than 1,100 man hours of ser- vice this past year, assists both the Police and Fire Departments in town situations as well as neighboring communities of Acushnet, Dartmouth, New Bedford and Mattapoisett through mutual aid. The emergency operation center (EOC) at the main fire station is rounding into shape nicely. This will be a main nerve center in the event of major emergencies providing communications, equipment and manpower when a major disaster occurs. In addition to assisting both the Police and Fire Departments, Civil Defense has also developed a storm standby policy not only to render as- sistance for accident situations but to patrol the roads in town to spot po- tential hazardous conditions before they become a problem. Major incidences this past year involving Civil Defense were the “Rambo/Hostage” incident on Sconticut Neck, The Fairhaven Center for Business fire and The Grace Episcopal Church fire for which we received four letters of thanks. These came from the mayor and other organizations from the City of New Bedford for our prompt reaction and assistance. Community services include the West Island House of Horrors, Hallo- ween Parade, High School band practices, Christmas carol sing-a-long, Fairhaven Road Race, bike rodeo, Coors Bike Race, Memorial Day Parade, Thanksgiving Eve rally and bonfire as well as the annual Christmas Tree lighting. Civil Defense is currently placing the finishing touches on three of its main vehicles: the primary lighting truck, the rescue/ backup lighting truck and the former ambulance which has been converted to a primary rescue vehicle. This upgrading will continue to improve the reliability and quality of these vehicles to provide more reliable services. The major pro- ject is to complete repairs for the communications van, a vital and pivotal vehicle for any major emergency. In addition to repairs and painting, the acquisition of and installation of a new 4-channel radio will be completed in the near future. This vehicle will be a rolling memorial to the late John Worthington and Alfred Sears, two vital and sorely missed friends of Civil Defense. Four new members joined the Civil Defense ranks this past year, and we are always grateful for additional people who wish to help us. Many of these new members attended winter rescue and basic rescue classes at the Civil Defense Training Academy in Topsfield. Thanks to the Selectmen, Police Department, Fire Department, Board of Public Works, all other town departments and especially all residents of Fairhaven for their continued cooperation and support this past year. We hope to continue this working relationship in years to come. Respectfully submitted, John Rogers, Jr. Director SANITATION DIVISION We are still placing refuse in the Phase II Area of the landfill and will continue to do so in the future. The refuse contract is presently being done by ABC Disposal who bought out Oxford Rubbish Co. The leased 1984 caterpillar 816B compactor is in good running con- dition and doing a fine job. The 1979 caterpillar 955 traxcavator has a sound engine but the ma- chine itself is wearing out. It should be replaced in the near future. We are still weighing all vehicles that enter the landfill area in order to determine how many tons of trash enter the site daily. This will enable us to determine how many tons of trash will be sent to SEMASS when the plant becomes operational in 1988-89. I would like to thank the men of the Sanitation Division for their co- operation and for a job well done. Respectfully submitted, John B. Harrison Superintendent 77 . PARK DEPARTMENT The Park Department has been busy this year with repairs and main- tenance work done to our parks, beaches, recreation areas and Town Memorials. The Portable Toilet Trailer at West Island Town Beach continues to work well. Removing the trailer from the parking lot every day has elimi- nated the threat of vandalism in this area. This spring, a gate and padlock were installed at the entrance to the West Island Town Beach only to have the gate and lock stolen. The gate was recovered a few weeks later. In December, the gate was again erected and padlocked. Within 48 hours, the lock had been stolen by vandals. Van- dalism still continues in our parks by the ripping off of shingles and the writing of graffiti. Loaming and seeding was needed this year in the parks to repair damage by cars being driven on the fields. I would like to thank the men of the Park Department for their cooper- ation and a job well done. John B. Harrison Superintendent TOWN PLANNER The Town Planner will try to avoid using any controversial language which caused his last year’s report to generate much comment, both in house and in the media. It is also to be noted that due to the Shaw Report recommendations, that the Town Planner’s position be eliminated, that this report will pro- bably be my last in the position. From preliminary observation it appears that the town’s population and school enrollment will be increasing in the near future. In view of this con- dition the Planner feels that several aspects of the town’s future be addressed. 78 . Foremost in this regard are our educational facilities, both plant and curri- culum. The continuous upgrading of the system will undoubtedly change our thinking as to our town expenditures for this purpose — more will be required — much more; in our process of keeping abreast with the up-to- date needs of our students — and our insistence of all receiving a quality education; as the needs of our times and the future make it mandatory that this be achieved. New schools will be needed as enrollment increases and will be needed in new locations to take into account our population shifts; as recently noted when Town Precincts had to be realigned due to this condition. Much discussion will occur regarding the previous deactivation of some schools. We must realize that they were probably in the wrong areas, were certainly outmoded, and should be replaced in any modernization effort. Most of the housing being built and proposed in Fairhaven is expensive Townhouse, Condominium, or single family type, and is having an effect on those unable to afford it. There are attempts to increase lot sizes, put mori- toriums on building in certain areas, and limit, on a percentage basis those being erected in sub-divisions. If enacted these curtailments will only in- crease the cost of new housing. At the same time there is a tremendous push by the State to create affordable housing for those now not able to find ap- propriate shelter. Sometime in the future Fairhaven will have to address this problem or having the town face being cut off from funding sources necessary to continue upgrading town service and infrastructural require- ments. Some of our neighboring town communities are beginning to address this problem by adopting procedures they would not have considered three years ago. At the same time it must be recognized that many areas of Fairhaven have environmentally sensitive problems and much care must be exercised where any type of development is involved. The argument that housing in those areas increases our tax base is a myth. Single family housing results in a negative tax input when educational costs for the occupants are taken into account. We must continue to consider carefully any proposed development on West Island, Sconticut Neck and almost all of East Fairhaven. The Town Planner is not in favor of any further rezoning for apartment, commercial, or industrial use of property bordering Route 6 east of the Sconticut Neck intersection. What we are seeing under present conditions does not appear to be too enlightening — too many used car lots and unpalatible housing types not in character with the areas needs. During the last 15 years sewerage has been extended to large areas of the town. This is desirable for those entities in place. It must be realized 79 . however that the installation of municipal sewerage and water lines enhance development; there is no legal means available to stop development once these amenities are installed. In sensitive areas large lot sizes should be man- ditory; large enough to allow on-site sewerage disposal, and to eliminate the necessity of having the town assume the task and cost of providing munici- pal facilities for the purpose. Respectfully submitted, Nicholas F. Tangney Town Planner FAIRHAVEN-NEW BEDFORD/TOSASHIMIZU, JAPAN SISTER-CITY COMMITTEE In the early summer of 1987, a sister-city committee was formed for the purpose of establishing and fostering a people to people, community to community relationship between the communities of Fairhaven-New Bedford, Massachusetts and Tosashimizu, Japan. The purpose of the newly-formed committee is to plan and implement a formulated plan that will include, but not be limited to a cultural, educational, and business exchange between the communities so named. Although we are separated by thousands of miles of ocean, we are joined together uninterrupted by a common open highway, “the sea”. Yet strange as it may seem, this relationship we share was estab- lished over one hundred and forty-five years ago when a New Bedford Whaleship the “John Howland” mastered by Captain William H. Whit- field of Fairhaven, Massachusetts while in the pursuit of the whaling trade, did rescue five Japanese fishermen who had been stranded on a barren Pacific isle which was later identified as Torishima Island for a period of six months without food or water except for birds eggs and whatever rain- water could be gathered. One of the rescued fishermen was a young lad of fourteen who was known only as Manjiro. When the Howland returned to New Bedford, Captain Whitfield brought Manjiro back home with him for the purpose of educating him in the local schools. As a result, the boy in later years re- turned to his native country of Japan which at that time in history was on the brink of opening its doors for trade with other foreign nations, especially the United States. 80 . In February 1987, Mr. Minuro Tamba, Consul General of Japan visited Fairhaven and proposed the Sister-City relationship. In the months that followed, Mr. Tamba and staff members coordinated efforts in furthering the relationship idea by encouraging the visit to Fairhaven-New Bedford area of Mayor Kiyoshi Izumi of the City of Tosashimizu, Japan. Accom- panying Mayor Izumi were a number of local Japanese officials from Tosa- shimizu who were given a guided tour of the Greater New Bedford area. On October 4, 1987, as a result of the urgings of Japanese Consul Gen- eral Minuro Tamba, the Imperial Crown Prince of Japan Akihito along with his wife, Princess Michiko, visited Fairhaven. This noted event brought much notoriety to Fairhaven. The Imperial Highnesses were warmly greeted with much respect and enthusiasm. The Imperial Crown Prince spoke before a large crowd of the long lasting bond of friendship which resulted by the unexpected meeting of a lowly class young Japanese fisherman and the benevolent Captain Whitfield. The Crown Prince also noted the almost-like family relationship between the Nakahama family and the Whitfield family that has spanned five generations. Late in November 1987, a Fairhaven-New Bedford delegation traveled to Tosashimizu, Japan in a reciprocal move for the purpose of signing a Sister-City agreement. The manner in which the delegation was received ” was later described by the members of the delegation as “unbelievable . The warmth and enthusiasm expressed by their Japanese hosts needless to say was unprecendented in their expression of friendship and willingness to enter into a Sister-City relationship with Fairhaven and New Bedford. The Fairhaven-New Bedford Sister-City Committee is presently formu- lating a long term plan which will include the exchanging of students, teach- ers, business leaders, as well as civic organizations with a goal of fostering a better understanding between both our cultures. In words expressed by Mr. Tamba the Consul General, “the only way to really get to know the people, is to go among them to see as well as experience firsthand their thoughts, their feelings, their concerns, and their way of life”. The whole concept of a Sister-City relationship is to bring people together in a mode of friendship and not one of fear and mistrust thereby minimizing the political influence that for the most part dictates many of the international problems that we experience today. Hopefully, by joining hands with our friends in Japan we can start a new flow of understanding and friendship that will undoubtedly continue to grow in the years to come. However, that cultivation must be initiated now and we must all strive to attain that goal. We here in the Greater New Bedford area will soon become aware of a greater influx of Japanese tourists visiting our area starting as early as this 81. spring. I strongly urge the citizens especially in Fairhaven to welcome our new found friends in the manner and spirit recorded by Captain Whit- field over one hundred and fortyTive years ago on a lonely barren isle in the Pacific Ocean when he came to the rescue of those five desperate stranded fishermen. Respectfully submitted, Donald R. Bernard, Chairman Fairhaven-New Bedford Sister-City Committee Members Community Representation Montgomery Brown Fairhaven Amelia Cabral New Bedford Edward Camara, Jr. New Bedford Anthony Catojo, Jr. New Bedford Michele Crotty Fairhaven Karen Garnett Fairhaven David Gilbertson Fairhaven Carolyn Longworth Fairhaven John Medeiros Fairhaven Marion Mitchell Fairhaven Daniel Mello Fairhaven Ayako Rooney New Bedford Roland Seguin Fairhaven Maria Tomasia New Bedford Alice Torres Fairhaven Priscilla Wright Fairhaven Louis Veilleux Fairhaven Cindy Yoken New Bedford Mel Yoken New Bedford 82 . THE MILLICENT LIBRARY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT In 1987, The Millicent Library made advances into the future and strengthened its ties with the past. The talents, knowledge and interests of the staff, trustees and friends made the year a rich and varied one. The Japanese Connection The Library maintained a role in the relationship between the people of Captain Whitfield and the people of Manjiro Nakahama. In September, Mayor Kiyoshi Izumi of Tosashimizu was received at the Library and the Library Board presented him with a brass lamp topped with a handpainted lampshade depicting Fairhaven sites connected with the castaway’s story. Crown Prince Akihito also visited the Library where he and his Crown Princess Michiko signed the Japanese guest register maintained by the Lib- rary since 1918. Gifts given to the Town by the imperial couple — a book of Japanese landscape photographs and a set of twenty seasonal prints — will be kept and displayed here. The prints were matted and framed by the Library. The Library Director was one of eight delegates sent by Fairhaven to Tosashimizu to take part in the signing of a sister-city agreement. This con- nection has already enhanced the Library’s store of information on Manjiro and Japanese culture in general and will continue to do so through an ex- change of materials with the Tosashimizu City Library. Automation Project The Library became a member of a cluster known as SEAL (South- eastern Automated Libraries) along with twelve other area libraries. The object of the automation project is to provide faster service and a wider range of resources to our borrowers through a coordinated and more effici- ent cooperative network. As a first step, the State provided us with a grant to buy a personal com- puter, printer, software and furniture. This machine will enable us to search another area cluster’s holdings (until SEAL is functioning) and will also be used for retrospective conversion (that is, making computer-readable rec- ords of all the books the Library already owns). This conversion was started in the summer using an Apple computer generously loaned to us by the School Department. We have also been computerizing (for future use) books we have been buying for the last seven years. 83 . Gifts Many of our Library users donated books, records and magazines this year. Their generosity is, as always, gratefully acknowledged. A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, matched by funds from the Mildred O. Tunstall Memorial, provided us with a “Bicentennial Book- shelf” of items dealing with the United States Constitution and celebrating its 200th Anniversary. Historical Research The Historical Research Group has continued file coverage of the Fairhaven Star (1879-1967), a project which is now complete. Information regarding the accumulated material has been widely circulated, and requests for many types of historical assistance are received weekly from Library pa- trons both in and out of town. Such requested material is covered by the volunteer group and delivered by personal visitation at the Library Research Office, or sent through the mail, a service which seems greatly appreciated and which adds prestige to the Library’s general services. A file on New Bedford historical facets and those of other area com- munities has been started from materials donated by several interested patrons who have found pertinent material in their attics and delivered it as assistance to a wider coverage of area history. The ADVOCATE (1980-present) is filed weekly as a modern supple- ment to the STAR, and furnishes information on present day area activities. All copies of the ADVOCATE from its inception have been retained and may be consulted in the Research Office. Mabel Hoyle Knipe, Dorothea R. Pauli, and Ernestine Locke currently manage the research service, and are available for consultation on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Bookmobile 1987 was a good year for the Bookmobile. Very few physical problems troubled us and we were able to make most of our scheduled rounds. Con- sidering the age of the vehicle (1956 Ford) we are grateful for the excellent shape in which it is kept. As in the past, we are pleased to serve our older patrons at Bradford Russell, Green Meadows, and Dana Court. Our summer visitors were their usual delightful and pleasant selves and it is always a pleasure to see them again. Our large print section is becoming more popular and this is a develop- ment we have worked for during the past several years. 84 . We continue to visit St. Joseph’s School on a regular basis and are glad to welcome so many of our smaller patrons. We look forward to yet another busy and productive year. People William Schneller, our Reference and Cataloging Librarian, com- pleted his Master of Science degree in Library and Information Sciences at Simmons College. The professional expertise gained in this course of study, particularly in the area of new technologies, has helped us immeasurably in our efforts to better serve the community. The hard work he has put into his classes and projects not only resulted in excellent grades, but also much en- riched our operation and planning. A new staff member, Ann Margaret Richard, joined us as a page. Her intelligence, common sense and high energy level have kept the Library in order and running smoothly. Again we would like to thank our Bookmobile volunteer, Phyllis Mc- Clain, for her dedication in coming in several days a week to assist Mrs. Freitas in carrying out her appointed rounds. The Board gained a new Trustee, Dr. Ron Hoekstra, appointed by the Board of Selectmen. This link with the School Department should result in better cooperation between the Town’s educational institutions. Programs Jeanne Adshead’s story hours have become more popular than ever. There are double sessions and children must be registered in advance. The summer programs were constructed around an Australian theme — getting a jump on that country’s bicentennial celebration to take place in 1988. They included Aussie films, boomerang making, a reading club using a koala motif. There were also the traditional T-shirt printing, Jon Stetson magic show, a dinosaur show, sneaker painting, a musical extravaganza and the grand finale — the annual Teddy Bear Parade (which this year included koalas). All events were very well attended. Adult programs included two lively lectures by Leonard Pierce — one on Hetty Green and the other on his trip to France. Everett Downing pre- sented slides of a journey to India. Sheila Callaghan spoke about Sophie Porter’s Artie adventure aboard a whaleship. The Bayeux Tapestry was featured in a slide lecture by Marjorie Puryear. Joseph Thomas presented Lewis Hine’s local photographs. Several films were shown: “Tales of Peter Rabbit” (a ballet), “Little Women,” “The World of Andrew Wyeth,” and the annual favorite, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” with a reading of the poem by Dorothea Pauli. 85. Library Building Restoration Except for a few minor details, the restoration of the Library interior and exterior was finished in 1987. The primary purpose of the work was to repair and prevent leaks, sta- bilize the masonry, repair interior water damage and to seal roofs, masonry and terra cotta, restoring the architectural beauty and decor of the whole building. We are pleased to report that this work has been very well done and that the building should be secure against leaks for many years. We are even more pleased to compliment the artists who worked on the decorative plas- ter, stencils and paint of the interior. It is virtually impossible to tell the old from the new. The cost of the restoration was $540,000. This included a $40,000 grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission. The willingness of the townspeople to undertake this expense to preserve these unique and widely- admired buildings indicates their pride in their incomparable heritage. Statistics The Library circulated a total of 70,338 items this year. Of these, 387 were obtained from other libraries. Weeding of the collection in preparation for automation resulted in the withdrawal of 5,571 books. 2,521 items were added, making the total holdings 88,442. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Longworth Library Director 86. COUNCIL ON AGING In 1987 we serviced 2,982 elders with 77,980 units of service out of a population of 4,200 seniors in Fairhaven. The count will add 199 seniors who will be turning 60 years of age in 1988. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs has been encouraging the Council on Aging to organize Wellness Clinics in their Senior Centers. We will be- gin this coming year with the Visiting Nurse Association having Blood Pressure and Counselling at the Senior Center on a quarterly basis. Our Adult Social Day Care is coming along very well since we hired Betty Sue Lacerda as Coordinator. Betty has had 20 years of experience with the elderly in Nichols Nursing Home, working as a nurses aide, medical records and numerous other duties. We now have 21 clients who are ser- viced through this program under her supervision. Alice Mailloux, our volunteer craft instructor, was very successful in teaching the clients to make various items for Christmas which they sold at their Craft Fair in December. This income helps to pay for additional ma- terials which will enable them to continue with their craft projects. The Social Day clients also helped the Tax Collector’s office by insert- ing tax bills into envelopes. This made them feel very important and needed. The amount of grants which we reported in 1986 totaled $57,138.00 This year we added one grant from Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of $7,823.00 for improvements to the Senior Center and from Coastline Elderly Services we added another grant in the amount of $2,880.00 for the continuation of our Escort Driver Service. This brings our total of state grants to $67,841.00. Our goal in the coming year is to work with the School Department to organize an Intergenerational Program. We have met with Dr. Ron Hoek- stra and we are very enthused with his plans. Again our thanks to all the volunteers who helped us throughout the year in furnishing various services to the seniors. Respectfully submitted, Doris Green, Director Council Members: John E. Keary, Chairman George F. O’Neil Dr. George Walmsley Elmira McKenzie Pedro Monteiro Virginia Carey Doris P. Blanchard 87 . HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1987 was a busy and eventful year for the Commission. The principal event of the year was the promotion of the Manjiro Nakahama story. The Board of Selectmen approved the formation of a Sister City Committee to formalize an agreement between the Town of Fairhaven and the City of Tasashimizu. Donald Bernard was appointed Chairman of the Committee and was instrumental in setting up an agenda with the Consul General of Japan, Minoru Tamba. This agenda resulted in a Japanese T.V. coverage of Manjiro’s stay in Fairhaven and a visit to Fairhaven by the Mayor of the City of Tasashimizu, birthplace of Manjiro Nakahama, Kyoshi Izumi. The highlight of the agenda was the visit of the Crown Prince Akihito and the Crown Princess Michiko of Japan. A delegation from the Sister City Com- mittee and others from Fairhaven headed by Selectman Kenneth M. Wood, Jr., and Selectman Joseph Cataldo, Jr., under the direction of Donald Bernard went to Tasashimizu, Japan to formally sign the Sister City Agree- ment. The ageeement was signed on December 2, 1987. Fairhaven, incorporated by an act of the Legislature on February 12, 1812, celebrated its 175th anniversary by a Proclamation issued by the Selectmen requesting flags to be flown from public buildings and residences during the week of February 23, 1987. A banner announcing the anniver- sary was displayed at the Homecoming Fair in June. Copies of the legislation endorsed by the Great and General Court of Massachusetts on February 12, 1812 establishing our town were distributed. The restoration of the cannon mounts at Fort Phoenix has been com- pleted at a cost of $17,120.00 of which $10,439.25 was donated by area busi- nesses and individuals. The cannons are now well secured on new carriages and have added to the appearance and safety of the Fort. The Commission requested information from Senator MacLean regard- ing the renovation at the State Beach. He advised that the parking area at the foot of Fort Street would remain available for visitor parking to view Fort Phoenix. The lot although reduced by two spaces has been greatly im- proved and is in excellent condition. The meetings of the Commission were held on a monthly basis and much was accomplished. Diane Ashley resigned from the Commission after serving for many years. Her contributions over the years are greatly apprec- iated. Mrs. Nancy Bunnell was appointed as an associate member. 88. Respectfully submitted, Louis A. Veilleux, Chairman Associate Members: Members: Gail Isaksen Helen Radcliffe, Secretary Nancy Bunnell Donald R. Bernard Michele Zingara Crotty Milton K. Delano Dorothy Gammans Karen Garnett Mary Morris Elizabeth I. Hastings David Wood Walter Silveira Nicholas F. Tangney, Advisor FIRE ALARM DEPARTMENT The Fire Alarm Department is pleased once again to report a very quiet year. Coastal storms were kept at a minimum, thereby sparing our town- wide fire alarm network from any undue damage as a result of the elements. Since the time of our last report, we have purchased and installed a new fire alarm console/control desk at fire department headquarters. We are currently in the process of updating and incorporating our information and response files into the new console. In addition, we are reviewing our street and hydrant maps and updating and including them into our fire alarm res- ponse files. When completed, we should possess a very comprehensive port- folio of information. As the town experiences a further expansion of growth, so does our fire alarm network. In the past year, we have added an additional six new fire alarm master boxes at various points in the town. In addition, the fire alarm department was pleased to have been of assistance to various groups and organizations in the town by way of helping in assisting with lighting, decorations, etc. The Board of Fire Engineers along with Fire Chief Bernard and Super- intendent of Fire Alarm Standish Smith would like to thank the men of the Fire Alarm Department for their cooperation and to all other departments who have cooperated throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Standish Smith Superintendent of Fire Alarm Donald R. Bernard Walter Silveira, Sr. Chief of Fire Department for Joseph Cataldo The Board of Fire Engineers Kenneth M. Wood, Jr. 89 . BUILDING DEPARTMENT The end of 1987 had seen a nearly three-fold increase in residential housing. 1987 produced 61 new homes, compared to last year’s 25. New commercial structures nearly doubled, as well, with the new year showing a healthy start in both new homes and commercial structures. Unregistered vehicles and Atlas Tack Corporation took up a lot of in- spection time as well as the clerk’s time. Licensed establishments, such as liquor serving establishments, car dealers and lodging houses were inspected for re-issuance of their licenses. The Building Department would like to take this opportunity to thank the many other town departments we work with daily for the full cooper- ation they have extended us this past year. We would also like to thank the builders and townspeople for their cooperation in our effort to provide well- built, safe and adequate building in the Town of Fairhaven. The following building permits were issued during 1987: No. of Estimated Permits Cost Residential Structures 61 $ 5,480,300. Condominium Units (74) 11 6,972,400. Commercial Structures 5 14,997,260. Additions and Alterations Residential 126 1,436,926. Commercial 21 2,227,427. Accessory Structures 58 207,704. Swimming Pools 26 182,150. Woodstoves, Chimneys, etc. 19 26,250. Decks 54 114,063 Signs 23 44,704. Miscellaneous 12 35,400. Demolitions 6 — TOTAL 422 $31,724,584. The fees that have been collected during the year, for the above projects are as follows: No. of Fees Permits Collected Building 422 $32,908. Wiring 406 7,702. Plumbing 259 7,598. Gasfitting 284 4,538 TOTAL 1,371 $52,746. 90. In addition to the above inspections, this department has conducted numerous inspections related to zoning enforcement, and health and con- servation problems as they relate to the Building Department. We are also responsible for coordinating applications and/or relaying information for the Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission and Planning Board. Respectfully submitted, Michael Mendoza, Building Commissioner Elsie T. Cecil, Principal Clerk Wire Inspectors Arthur L. Cushing, Chief Carlton Davis, Associate Randall C. Durrigan, Associate Gasfitting Inspectors Joseph Cardoza William J. Alphonse, Associate Milton K. Delano, Associate Plumbing Inspectors William J. Alphonse Joseph Cardoza, Associate BOARD OF APPEALS The Fairhaven Board of Appeals held 15 meetings during the year 1987. The Board acted on 99 petitions. There were 50 petitions granted, 17 denied, 15 withdrew without prejudice and 17 were postponed. There were 2 new members appointed in July and one more appointed in August. Mr. Andrew Tillett, Mr. Curtis Lopes and Mr. Roland Seguin were added to replace the three members who had resigned, namely, Edwin Marnik, R. Bradley Carle and Bernard Roderick. The Board is comprised of 7 members, 5 regular and 2 alternates. Albert F. Benac, Chairman 91 . COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION The Community Nurse Association of Fairhaven, Inc. provides public health nursing to the residents of Fairhaven through a contractural agree- ment. We continue to service many clients through our health promotion home visits. In 1987 the nurses made 688 home visits. Health promotion visits are made to newborns, new mothers, residents with communicable diseases and frail elderly. The number of elderly receiving our services con- tinues to increase yearly. In 1987, 72.2% of our home visits were to the elderly. This represents a 10% increase over last year. Childhood immunization clinics have been held throughout the year and they continue to be well attended. Three influenza clinics were held with 685 injections given. Geriatric health counseling, held alternating months at Green Meadows and Oxford Terrace continue to be offered with good attendance. Begin- ning July, 1988 we will add the Council On Aging Center as a third site for these sessions. We have enjoyed working with the Board of Health this past year and look forward to continued service to town residents. Respectfully submitted, Jane Stankiewicz, R.N., B.S., Administrator Susan Guy, R.N., B.S. Virginia Whalen, R.N. Evelyn Ellis, R.N. Pauline Brunelle, R.N. Christine Manning, B.S., Accounts Manager Dianne Saucier, Home Health Coordinator Joan Alley, Secretary FAIRHAVEN PLANNING BOARD During 1987 the Planning Board’s meetings increased more than 25% and became more lengthy with the increased complexity of the number and nature of the items involved for consideration. Site plan reviews became more complicated due to the Special Permit Granting Authority being vested in the Board. Some plans had to be revised several times to meet the requirements, resulting in repeated appearances on the Board’s agendas. 92 . Many of the proposed sub-divisions also required repeated consider- ation by the Board. The proposals for site sewerage systems are of great con- cern. Most do not provide service to the neighborhoods they pass through; although being situated on town streets - town property. Developers appear to adopt the attitude that using town property for the purpose is their right regardless of the impact on other property owners. In this regard the Board felt it mandatory to reject the proposed Swift Brook Sub-division off the northeast area of New Boston Road and the pro- posed sub-division for the east portion of West Island. Treatment of sewer- age disposal and surface drainage must be properly addressed, along with other items. As the Board has not been able to secure a part-time clerk within the constraints of the budget salary schedule and time required to do the job now necessary, the Town Planner is temporarily taking care of this chore. Some adjustment in the budget must be taken. This will become increas- ingly necessary as the Town Planner’s position is due to be phased out in accordance with the Shaw Report recommendations. The Board has had much discussion on changing zoning to increase lot sizes in various town areas without coming to a consensus as to what should be done. Many members believe that any increase would limit the ability of many classes of home-buyers to reside in Fairhaven. All State and Federal agencies are pushing for affordable housing, which in effect, would increase density for the purpose, in all areas. Some members also believe a moritorium should be imposed for restrict- ing building in unsewered areas where problems exist until they can be solved. Also it is believed by some that building in new sub-divisions should be limited to a certain percentage per year. While these ideas probably have merit the legal problems involved would be hard to address and would pro- bably be too late to do any good in the areas most in need of these pro- cedures. The establishment of a Planning Board Fee Schedule, as recommended by the Shaw Report; and mandated by Town Meeting vote, was imple- mented toward the end of the year. The Shaw Report also recommended that the generation of these fees would enable the Board to hire necessary Consultant and Engineering expertise where needed in its review of the sensitive items coming before the Board for decisive action. However as set up, no provision was enacted for the intended purpose. All fees collected must go into the General Funds and be appropriated. By the time monies can be appropriated or secured from the Reserve Fund will negate the pur- 93. pose as intended. Most of the decisions the Board is obligated to make are on time schedules mandated by law, leaving no leeway for procrastination. It is recommended that a solution be devised to take care of this problem in order for the intent of the exercise be implemented. The Fee Schedule adopted by the Board is listed as follows: FORM A Approval of Plan not requiring Sub-division approval $25.00 plus any engineering fees required FORM B Preliminary Sub-division approval $100.00 plus engineering fees if required FORM C Definitive Sub-division Plan $100.00 plus $20.00 per lot; plus engineering fees if required. Fee includes cost of advertising and notice to abuttors. SITE PLAN Approval $100.00 plus engineering fees if required. Fee includes cost of advertising and notice to abuttors. Rezoning - Public Hearing Notice $50.00 Zoning Regulation Books, Sub-division Regulation Books and Zoning Maps $5.00 each Respectfully submitted, Raymond Fleurent, Chairman Albert Borges, Jr., Vice Chairman Albert Roderiques, Clerk Channing Hayward John Roderiques, Jr. John V. Sylvia Marinus Vander Pol Antone Medeiros Nicholas F. Tangney, Town Planner 94. FAIRHAVEN CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM The following schedule summarizes the operations for the year ending December 31, 1987: INCOME Balance on hand 01/01/87 $3,466,515.99 Increase in Market Value 110,776.27 Town Appropriation 849,740.59 Housing Authority 13,115.00 Contributions from Members 236,398 .00 Reimbursements to other Systems 10,462.07 Interest Received 390,191.99 COLA Received 68,773.24 Federal Grants received 6,067.00 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 45,537.21 Federal Tax 12,137.00 $5,209,714.36 DISBURSEMENTS Pensions $4,035,038.29 BALANCES Cash 118,083.98 PRIT Capital 3,422,111.92 PRITCash 494,842.39 $4,035,038.29 95. FAIRHAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY The current Board of Commissioners of the Fairhaven Housing Authority are: Chairman Robert R. Norris 25 Garrison Street Term Expires 1992 Vice Chairman Walter J. Borowicz 4 Coggeshall Street Term Expires 1990 Treasurer John E. Keary 12 John Street Term Expires 1988 Assistant Treasurer Hazel Kidd 64 Howland Road Term Expires 1989 State Appointee Albert Roderiques 33 Marguerite Street Term Expires 1990 The Fairhaven Housing Authority holds its regular meeting on the second Thursday of the month. The Annual Meeting of the Board is held on the second Thursday in May. At that time the election of officers for the coming year is held. Presently, the Fairhaven Housing Authority is administering 255 Units of Elderly and Handicap Housing. The developments are: 667-1 Green Meadows 40 Units Completed in 1966 667-2 Green Meadows 52 Units Completed in 1971 (addition) 667-3 Oxford Terrace 108 Units Completed in 1976 667-4 Dana Court 55 Units Completed in 1982 These developments are financed by a grant issued from the Common- wealth of Massachusetts which exercises general supervision over the Auth- ority through the Executive Office of Communities and Development. An application for additional housing was filed by the Authority on November 9, 1984 and on April 29, 1985 the Authority received a signed Contract for Financial Assistance granting the additional housing. This grant will serve to rehabilitate the Anthony School plus the building of an addition which will house a total of twenty-four (24) units of 667 Elderly and Handicap apartments. The grant will also provide Family Housing, which will consist of three (3) duplexes, one (1) barrier free, to be built on Ash Street in North Fairhaven. On December 8, 1987 Wrencon Corporation and the Fairhaven Hous- ing Authority executed their Construction Contract for this new develop- ment. Construction is expected to begin in January, 1988 and completion within a year. 96 . During the past year there has been a turn over of nineteen (19) apart- ments. There were nine (9) deaths, seven (7) went into nursing homes, two (2) moved to live with relatives and one (1) moved to live independently. The community rooms of these developments are being fully utilized by many Senior Groups. At Green Meadows the following groups and organi- zations use our facilities for meetings or functions: Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. Fairhaven Community Nurse Podiatrist Service - Doctor Luby Green Meadows Activity Club East Fairhaven Seniors Green Meadows Seniors Whaling City Miniature Enthusiast’s Tax Services — Internal Revenue - Volunteer Service At Oxford Terrace the following activities, meetings or services are held by these organizations: Line Dancing Oxford Seniors Fairhaven Golden Agers Podiatrist Service - Doctor Luby Fairhaven Community Nurse Friend’s of the Fairhaven Elderly Beano Parties - Held every Monday afternoon and Friday evening. Stetsonaire’s Choral Group - Thursday evening rehearsals Harpoon Harmonizers - Wednesday evening rehearsals Tax Services - Internal Revenue - Volunteer Service The Fairhaven Housing Authority is locally managed by Stanley A. Wojcik, Executive Director and Urania M. Oliveira, Administrative Assistant. TREE DEPARTMENT The Tree Department has had a big year due to taking care of the de- teriorated trees, the broken branches, the removal of trees due to the widen- ing of the roads and the promise of new replacement trees. During the summer of 1987, I have had more than 150 complaints, all of which were handled with expeditiousness and have taken down 12 or more decomposed trees in different areas of town. 97 . This past spring, 26 new maple trees were planted in various locations in town to take care of the old trees that were removed and the planting of new ones. The tree pruning program has been a great success in so much as nearly every street in town has had some work done on the hanging and broken branches due to deterioration and bad weather. The spring of 1988 will also again bring the planting of more trees to help intensify the beauty of our town and hopefully 1988 will be the year that we will get a much-needed bucket truck to enable us to perform the necessary duties on some of our most valuable assets in the Town of Fair- haven, our tree lined streets. Respectfully submitted, Antone Medeiros, Jr. Tree Warden VETERANS' SERVICES During the year ending December, 1987, the Office of Veterans’ Services granted financial assistance to 23 veterans, widows and their families for a total of 41 people. The total figure and cost depends upon the size of families, etc., and in the past year, most applicants were single veterans. Caseload breakdown by period of service: World War II 8 Korea 4 Vietnam 11 23 Many other services are available including filing for pensions, yearly questionnaire forms, etc. After much protest in opposition to its closing, the Veterans’ Adminis- tration Clinic in New Bedford remains open which is of great benefit to local veterans who depend on it for services. We continue to work with the Veterans’ Outreach Center in New Bed- ford along with the Office of Job Partnership in trying to obtain employment or re-training for veterans. One recovery of funds was made this year due to the settlement of an accident case on which our office held an assignment. The State reimburses the town 75% of funds expended, excluding salaries and operating expenses. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth M. Wood, Agent Esther Wojcik, Clerk 98 . POLICE DEPARTMENT The year 1987 was another busy year for the Police Department. The Uniform Division answered 11,692 calls for service, ranging from armed robberies to lock outs. The Department investigated 763 motor vehicle acci- dents resulting in 231 injuries, although there was a large number of acci- dents there were less injuries, 79 to be exact with no fatalities in comparison to 1986. The Department will continue to work strenuously and diligently to make our streets and highways safer for the public to travel on. The Uni- form Branch made 477 arrests and placed 83 people in protective custody, in addition, 701 non-criminal citations were issued. The Detective Division, under the leadership of Lieutenant Donald Joseph had another busy year, investigating 419 cases. This is an increase of 161 cases over the prior year. These investigations involved 176 breaks, 155 larcenies, 10 robberies, 4 death investigations, 38 drug investigations, 2 rapes, 5 arsons, 1 kidnapping and 28 miscellaneous cases. We have had an alarming increase in B&lE’s and larceny cases and we hope with a concen- trated effort that these two categories will be greatly reduced this coming year. The “Neighborhood Crime Watch Program,” on West Island has been a great success and this is what is needed in other areas of the Town. This program adds a lot more eyes and ears to the Police Department and is needed to combat crime. Officer Macy Joseph is the Director of the Emergency Medical Services Unit, and the Highway Safety Division. Officer Joseph spends many hours in our school system providing different safety programs for our children. The Stranger Awareness Program with “Patches the Pony” has been greatly received in our Elementary Schools. In 1987 Officer Joseph also added a new program to deal with substance abuse, this being “Fred the Robot” program and it seems to have met with a lot of success. CPR instructions were given to the entire seventh grade class. During 1987, the Emergency Medical Services Unit responded to 844 calls requesting medical attention. These services are broken down in the following categories: Transported from homes by ambulance 632 Transported by cruiser 65 First Aid — No Transport 18 Suicide Attempt-Medical Treatment Rendered 16 Ambulance Responding to Reported Deaths 19 Motor Vehicle Accidents With Injuries 94 99 . In 1987, Sergeant Gary Souza resigned from the Department to return to law school. He was a credit to the Police Department and will be greatly missed. One new officer, Christopher Clough was added to the Department upon graduation from the Police Academy. Every officer, including myself, had to attend the Police Academy for a forty-hour refresher course, this will be a mandate every year. The Department is still two officers short of our full compliment of 33 officers, this should be corrected in May of 1988, with two people scheduled for the Academy. In conclusion, I would like to thank the members of the Police Depart- ment, the Police Departments of the surrounding communities, the Massa- chusetts State Police, the Office of the District Attorney, the Honorable Board of Selectmen, all the Boards and their employees, and most impor- tantly the Citizens of the Town of Fairhaven for the cooperation they have offered to the Police Department. Respectfully submitted, Peter F. Barcellos Chief of Police WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY AND COLLECTION SYSTEM I would like to express my appreciation to my office staff and employees of the Sewer Division and Wastewater Treatment Facility for their cooper- ation and a job well done during the past year. The Sewer Division was saddened with the passing of Mr. Robert J. Jardin, our Assistant Head Treatment Plant Operator. Three of the Treatment Plant employees have left for other employ- ment, Mr. Stephen G. Walker, Mr. Robert W. Dargis and Mr. Leonard Aiello. We wish them well. We welcome aboard, Ms. Linda Lima our new Laboratory Technician and Mr. Robert J. Marcellino as our new Assistant Head Treatment Plant Operator. The Treatment Facility treated 880.77 million gallons of raw waste- water of which 625.71 million gallons received secondary treatment and the remaining 255.06 million gallons received primary treatment only. 100 . The average organic loadings of the raw influent sewage was 123 MG/L of B.O.D. (Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand) and the total S.S. (Suspended solids) was 159 MG/L. The average effluent B.O.D. was 23.2 MG/L and the total S.S. was 39.5 MF/L. The removal of B.O.D. was 81% and the total S.S. was 75%. The total septic waste treated was 1,918,000 gallons. We treated 44.82 million gallons of sewage from the Town of Mattapoisett with an average loading of B.O.D. 212 MG/L and total S.S. 154 MG/L. A total of 479 tons of sludge were processed at the Treatment Facility this year which is now being taken to the Town’s Sanitary Landfill Facility. We no longer utilize the Viveiros farm for land application of sludge, as the farm is no longer a working farm. It is with deep regret that the Town of Fairhaven must see another working farm come to an end. The sludge was land applied to the soil at the Viveiros farm as a soil conditioner and ferti- lizer. A study is being conducted to determine the long range disposal of the sludge that will be generated for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The study will look at different methods of disposal and cost estimate of operation and construction if necessary. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on June 6, 1987 for the Re- habilitation and Expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The construction is being done by Wescott Construction and the Engineering Firm of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike, the construction will be completed in 2 years and the estimated total cost is 17.5 million dollars. There were 230 new customers that were tied into our sanitary sewer system this year. Seven of them were new businesses, 77 were private homes, 48 units were for Ocean Meadow condominiums located in East Fairhaven, 70 units were at Dana Farms Condominiums located in North Fairhaven and 28 new units for the Fairhaven Business Bays located on Arsene Street. The contract for the Elizabeth Street sewer is now com- pleted. Capaldi Brothers Corporation has completed laying the dry sewer main pipe in Washington Street from Gellette road to the Mattapoisett town line and from Arsene Street to Narragansett Boulevard. The design work for the sewer main extensions for all side streets in East Fairhaven area and in the Boston Hill Road area is being designed by Fay, Spofford &. Thorndike Engineers of Lexington. Hopefully construction will begin early this fall. Respectfully submitted, Alfred F. Raphael Supervisor 101. REPORT FROM THE SRPEDD COMMISSION (Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District) With the large amount of development occurring in Southeastern Massachusetts, it has been a busy year for the Southeastern Regional Plan- ning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) located in Taunton. We have been preparing master plans, transportation plans, reviewing de- velopment proposals, sponsoring hazardous waste cleanup activities, writ- ing zoning by-laws, submitting grant applications, and undertaking many other activities to help cities and towns address the growth pressures of today and tomorrow. During 1987, the Town of Fairhaven continued its participation in SRPEDD, with the town being represented on the Commission by Nich- olas Tangney representing the Board of Selectmen; and Raymond Fleurent representing the Planning Board. Mr. Fleurent is also serving as a member of the FY ’88 Executive Committee. Nicholas Tangney was the Town’s delegate on the Joint Transportation Planning Group. The agency’s purpose is to plan for regional land use, economic develop- ment, housing, transit, transportation solid waste, energy resources and conservation, and air and water quality. Local participation in these reg- ional plans enables communities to be eligible for federal and state dollars. Services to Fairhaven this past year included: • General Highway Series Maps • Traffic Count Files • SRPEDD provided zoning advice to the Planning Board on multi- family dwellings, including special permit rules and regulations and proposed zoning change language • The EPA sponsored Buzzards Bay study continued in 1986, with the major event this year being “Buzzards Bay Awareness Con- ference” in November. SRPEDD compiled a Technical Resource Manual to aid local governments in addressing water quality issues. Regional plans and other activities conducted this year benefiting all communities included: • Approval of over $9 million in regional grant applications to federal and state agencies and of over $12 million in industrial revenue bonds. • Environmental assessment reviews of state and federally funded projects, and reviews of all local zoning amendments. Hie reviews are advisory and are oriented toward making proposals more cost- effective and feasible. 102 . • The annual update of the Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) which makes member communities eligible for U.S. Eco- nomic Development Administration funding and a 10 percent bonus for public facility projects. • The annual update of the Transportation Improvements Program (TIP) which lists major projects in each community for federal and state funding. A project must be included in the TIP in order to be eligi- ble for these funds. • The District has provided the two regional transit authorities (SRTA) and (GATRA) planning technical assistance. Surveys of ridership to determine purpose of trips, number of trips, location of residence and work place and need for expanded services were con- ducted. Commuter rail service to the District was also analyzed for its existing use and future expansion. The development for pro- viding handicapped accessible transit service was also a prime concern. • SEED, South Eastern Economic Development Corporation, estab- lished and staffed by SRPEDD, provides low-interest, long-term financing to small businesses in Southeastern Massachusetts through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s “504” Program and a $1 million Revolving Loan Fund. In 1987 SEED assisted nineteen businesses which resulted in total investments of $2.5 million and created 365 jobs. • SEED Corporation is also developing a regional small business in- cubator in Fall River’s Industrial Park. This facility will provide rental space and support services for small businesses in their early years. SRPEDD represents the collective will of its member communities. As the responsibilities and problems of municipalities become increasingly com- plex, the District can provide technical assistance to local boards, encourage cooperation among communities, and provide a comprehensive approach to issues that cross local boundaries. Respectfully submitted, Nicholas Tangney Raymond Fleurent Delegates 103 . BOARD OF HEALTH The Board of Health has made the extension of existing sanitary sewers and the construction and planning of additional facilities a high priority effort for the year 1987. Through the combined efforts of the Board of Health and the Board of Public Works, along with the availability of funds, one of our target areas, East Fairhaven, is in the process of being given town sewer facilities. This was the result of numerous meetings with the Board of Public Works con- sulting with state authorities and the cooperation of Town Meeting mem- bers to supply the town’s share of the funding. The completion of this giant project will effectively remove a chronic health risk to the residents of East Fairhaven. Because of the resurfacing of Route 6, some emergency articles were sub- mitted to Town Meeting for funding of sewerage for those not covered on the East Fairhaven contract. Again, Town Meeting was receptive, and the funding articles were passed. The engineering report on the proposed sewering of the west side of West Island has been submitted to the concerned federal and state agencies. Our Board of Health lab contributed to the information contained in this report by running bacteriological samples on wells on West Island. It is hoped that the reviewing agencies act favorably and make the project a reality. Numerous plans for subdivision of land have been reviewed by the Board of Health and recommendations have been submitted to the Planning Board. This function of reviewing plans to insure that no potential health threats are included is an important function of the Board of Health. Our Sanitarians have been busy in the field witnessing perc tests and septic system repairs. Every new plan for subsurface sewage disposal and all plans for repairs are examined to insure compliance with existing state and federal regulations. The Sanitarians also completed the prescribed six-month inspection of food establishments, schools, nursing homes and lounges. Drinking water, stream and beach water samples were examined at our laboratory during the year 1987. The handling and dumping of solid waste has become a major concern, and at the present time, the administrative framework for the transfer from disposal by sanitary landfill to the disposal at SEMASS is ongoing. Close cooperation between the Department of Public Works and the Board of Health is necessary in drawing up the long range contracts involved. 104. The mandated inspection of the landfill site are carried on by our Sani- tarians and the engineering service of GHR (a contract service). The fee structure for dumping at the landfill is being reviewed at present. Each complaint received by the Board of Health has been logged, dis- cussed at the following meeting, and followed up by the Sanitarians or Board of Health members. In the year 1988, in addition to performing the mandated services, the Board of Health will continue in the effort to extend sanitary sewer services, to work closely with the Board of Public Works in all problems relating to the disposal of solid waste, to combat the ever- increasing and worsening problems of litter, and to cooperate with other Town agencies whenever the services or opinions of the Board of Health are required. The public health problems of our town have been well addressed by the services of the Fairhaven Community Nurse Association, our Sanitar- ians, and contract services (engineers, pest and rodent control and labora- tory). Our walk-in clinics conducted by the Community Nurses is a well- utilized service and has become part of the lifestyle of many of our senior citizens and others who are “at risk” with serious chronic illness. Our sched- uled immunization clinics and flu clinics have been well attended. The following licenses and permits were issued: Food Establishments and Wells .... 9 Retail Food Stores . 99 Percolation Tests . ... 40 Food Handlers Certificates . 536 Removal of Offal .... 7 Milk Stores . . 88 Animal Permits .... 22 Frozen Dessert . 2 Boat Marinas .... 3 Catering ... 4 Private Disposal Systems ....19 Mobile Food .. 3 Residential Swimming Pool .... 29 Health Spas .. 2 Public Swimming Pool .... 1 Massage Licenses .. 7 Disposal System Installer 6 Motels .. 3 Burial Permits .... 75 Total Fees Collected: $6,525.10 105. SANITARIAN’S REPORT (1) Community involvement, commitment and hard work proved unbeat' able in finally providing East Fairhaven, Narragansett Boulevard, and the Boston Hill Road areas with sewer this year. Although it took two Town Meetings to get the final go-ahead, the behind-the-scenes work and planning were well worth the effort. Working with SEA Consultants, Inc., the West Island community now has a tangible plan for providing sewerage to the west side of the island. Cur- rent federal, state and local regulations abound, and many meetings, dis- cussions and reports were and will continue to be necessary for the advance- ment of the plan. Water analyses on wells less than twenty feet deep on the island were required and performed by the Board of Health laboratory and were an integral part in preparing the information packet sent to the state for approval, and hopefully, funding of the project. The sanitary landfill came into the limelight with the institution of tip- ping fees and annual user permits. Soon the town will be involved in sending its refuse to SEMASS, and preparations concerning many diverse and dif- ficult questions must be addressed initially and continuously thereafter. On a more day to day basis, there were food establishment inspections, including nursing homes and schools, minimum housing inspections, com- plaint investigations and follow-ups, drinking water analyses, marina in- spections and assisting in enforcement of the State Environmental Code, Title V. I have enjoyed working for the Board of Health this past year and look forward to continued service to the town in this capacity. Patricia B. Fowle, R.S. SANITARIAN’S REPORT (2) The problem of an exceptional high ground water table plagued engi- neers in the 1986-1987 season when trying to effect a functional repair design to the many failing subsurface sewage disposal systems in the unsewered areas of Fairhaven. Although a certificate of compliance as outlined in 310 CMR, Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage, offers no guarantees as to the satisfactory functioning of new or repaired systems, every effort by the design engineer and inspector is made to accomplish the designer’s goal. However, when the designer is aware of an ensuing problem, the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering has permitted num- erous closed systems in cases where a repair is necessary. 106 . Close attention is being given to GL, C 13 1 , S40, the Wetlands Protec- tion Act, and the requirements of the Conservation Commission, Zoning By-Laws, and Board of Public Works drainage requirements. Thus, areas left for development are becoming more scarce and most difficult to perform successful percolation tests. The successful subdivision plans in unsewered areas have only been achieved through the close cooperation of the various boards and the work of the engineer and sanitarian. Once again, it has been a pleasure to serve the Board of Health and its associates in its endeavor to protect the health of Fairhaven residents, present and future. Milton K. Delano, P.E. COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION January 1, 1987 — December 31, 1987 HEALTH PROMOTION Prenatal 2 Postnatal 61 Newborn 54 Premature 7 Child Growth and Development 55 Communicable Disease Follow-up 9 Adult Health Guidance 500 TOTAL 688 WALK-IN SESSIONS (101) Tuberculosis Follow-up (Mantoux Testing) 712 Disease Prevention 729 Health Counseling Follow-up 2 TOTAL 1443 GERIATRIC HEALTH COUNSELING SESSIONS (11) Admissions 13 Revisits 76 TOTAL 89 107 . IMMUNIZATION CLINICS Childhood Diseases Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (DPT) 19 Tetanus, Diptheria (TD) 90 Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) 5 Trivalent Poliomyelitis (TOPV) 14 TOTAL 128 Influenze (3) Vaccine A/Taiwan; A/Liningrad; B/Ann Arbor Clinics 674 At Home 11 TOTAL 685 TOTAL - ALL CLINICS 813 REPORT OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Restr. to Homes 281 Dogs Destroyed 67 Bites 29 Dogs Handled Dead &. Alive 411 Dead Animals 343 Complaint Investigations 2219 Animal Inspections (est) 285 Cats Destroyed 139 Truck Miles January 1, 1988: 25,857.9 Dogs Licensed: Cash turned over to Town Clerk: County Reimbursements $2,010.00 Board 206.00 Dogs Sold (13) 65.00 $2,281.00 Citations Issued: 57 (x $25.00) (paid through District Court) 108. I want to thank everyone who donated to the shelter gift account this past year. Because of your generosity we can insure that there will always be a safe and warm building to house the stray and homeless animals in Fair- haven. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Barao The Board of Health would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have assisted in any way to carry out our programs. Mr. Frank Barcellos, Jr., Chairman George Walmsley, DVM Edward J. Mee, DDS Teresa M. Darwin, Administrative Assistant FAIRHAVEN CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Fairhaven Conservation Commission had an increasingly busy year due to increased building activity and development. Many new sub-divisions were proposed which required on-site inspect- ions and detailed special conditions. Consultants were brought in to help direct the Commission in this area. This trend of increasing development in the town will require the Com- mission to seek more funding or perhaps an increase in fees in order to ac- quire the proper assistance needed. The Chairman of the Conservation Commission would like to thank all the members of the Commission for their support and dedication for the past year. Respectfully submitted, John Ward, Chairman Marinus Vander Pol, Jr. Mariano Moniz Joseph Pauline John Medeiros Lucie Plant Ken Meehan Mary Heere, Secretary 109 . FIRE DEPARTMENT The year 1987 has proven to be a most frustrating year for this depart' ment. During the past twelve months alone we have experienced a greater influx of construction throughout the town. This rapid explosion of growth continues to tax our already understaffed department. In addition, there is an ever increasing concern regarding Hazardous Waste and/or Materials. The tendancy is to place these responsibilities on the local fire departments without proper funding. However, what is of greater importance is that in order to keep abreast with the many updates and changes in the fields of construction, hazardous wastes and/or materials, underground tanks, smoke/heat detector programs, etc., one must be expected to prepare and educate the various personnel involved in such programs, such as attending training programs, seminars, hands on training, etc. which is conducive to such programs. Our training process is lacking in many areas mostly caused by improper funding due to proposition two and one half as well as other funding factors. The type of proper training of our personnel cannot be accomplished on an in-house training program alone. As chief administrator of the fire de- partment, we must seek other alternatives to properly train and educate our personnel. There is without question, a definite need for a full-time training officer who would be responsible for the proper planning and training of both the permanent members as well as our call force personnel. Long gone are the stereo type firefighters who in the past have been por- trayed as either sitting around the firehouse close to a potbelly stove waiting for the alarm to ring, or is usually depicted washing the fire engine in front of the fire station. Our contemporary fire departments have taken on a new dimension of added responsibilities and involvement not readily known by the public. Modern equipment and techniques demand that the contem- porary firefighter be involved, educated and more importantly, informed about the dangers that lurk about him. Safety as well as legal ramifications alone demand that we properly train and equip our firefighters in order that they can properly deal with the on-going daily problems which they face. In the final report dated May 6, 1987 of the Kennedy-Shaw Report of the Town of Fairhaven Management Study, the report on page 10 states: “THE OVERALL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BOTH FULL-TIME AND CALL FIREMEN IS NOT ADEQUATE, PARTLY DUE TO THE LACK OF FUNDING TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENTS FOR PER- SONNEL UNDERGOING TRAINING OFF SITE”. Proper training must receive prime concern. 110 . On another note, over the last eighteen months, we have witnessed a dramatic change in personnel. Much of this change was due to the upswing of the economy, especially in the area of the private sector, which has lured a number of our firefighters into a more lucrative economic position. This caused an unexpected cost of training and equipping of new personnel to replace those who left. The cost of such replacement is very expensive in- deed. The training of new personnel has eaten deeply into our annual appro- priation much deeper than anticipated. In my judgement, the key factor in the effective operation of a modern up-to-date fire department lies chiefly in a strong training program followed closely behind by modern equipment in good working order. Over the last several years, the generosity of the Town Meeting Mem- bers has been much appreciated regarding the replacement of old equipment. We thank you for your continued support of our needs. However, equip- ment and apparatus alone are only as good as the manpower that operates it. Once again, effective training must become the watchword if we are to properly maintain a well balanced fire department. In April 1987, we accepted with regret the resignation of permanent firefighter Samuel Freitas, a nineteen-year veteran of this department. In June 1987, we also received with regret the resignation of permanent fire- fighter Norman Demers also a nineteen-year veteran of the department. To both Freitas and Demers we thank them for their services to the town and we wish them well on their future endeavors. In a move to replace Freitas and Demers, the town has hired call fire- fighters Stephen Almeida and John Cosmo. Both men have recently grad- uated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy course conducted at the Fall River Fire Department training facilities. Both of these firefighters are currently performing their scheduled duties assigned to them. We wel- come them aboard and wish them a long and safe career with the Fairhaven Fire Department. Commencing on January 1, 1987 and running through December 31, 1987, the Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a total of 1559 calls. Included in this figure is a variety of calls and/or alarms. The following breakdown is offered. 111 . Still Alarms 386 Box Alarms 150 Total Alarm Runs 536 STILL ALARM BREAKDOWN Investigation Calls 5 Structural Fires (Stills) 3 Grass/Brush 28 Spills/Washdowns 38 Auto/Truck Fires 35 Arcing Wire Calls 21 Lock-Outs 13 Internal Fire Alarm System Malfunctions (Not Box Alarms) 43 False Telephone Reported Fires 1 Smoke Scare Calls 32 Illegal Burning Calls 22 Rescue Boat Calls/Other 8 Water Flowing Calls 2 Chimney Fires 4 Rubbish Container Fires/Trash 7 Service Calls 10 Pumping Details 3 Mutual Aid Calls (Telephone) 4 Miscellaneous 18 Electrical 9 Stove Fires 8 Good Intent Calls 8 Broken Water Pipes 10 Auto Accidents 24 Boat Fires 2 Details 28 TOTAL STILL ALARMS 386 BOX ALARM BREAKDOWNS False Alarms 27 Legitimate Alarms 51 Accidental/Faulty Alarms 72 TOTAL BOX ALARMS 150 112 . False Alarm responses to Master Box locations owing to a lack of main- tenance and/or other factors: Skipper Motor Inn/Restaurant 16 Hathaway Braley Wharf-Ice Plant 5 Our Lady’s Haven 5 Huttleston Apartments 4 Millicent Library 4 Nancy Apartments 4 Nichols House Nursing Home 4 Dana Housing 3 Havenwood Motel 3 Roland’s Tire 3 St. Mary’s Church 3 Dana Farms Condos 2 Fairhaven Village 2 Nye’s Oil Works 2 McCormack Manor 2 Alden Road Plaza 1 East Fairhaven School 1 Green Meadows: McGann Terrace 1 Leroy Wood School 1 Ocean Meadows Condos 1 Oxford School 1 Shaw’s Supermarket 1 St. Joseph’s School 1 Storage Facility: Arsene Street 1 Unitarian Church 1 TOTAL 72 113 . In addition to fire alarm responses, the fire department provided a num- ber of additional services such as: School Inspections 14 School Quarterly Drills 28 Nursing Home Inspections 16 Hurricane Dike Inspections 2 Oil Truck (Delivery) Inspections 2 In-Service Training/Demonstrations 6 Fire Permit “Site” Inspections 46 Plug-Out Fire Alarm Boxes Ill Smoke Detector Placement Locations and Final Inspections 798 TOTAL SERVICE CALL RUNS 1023 In summary we offer the following totals: Still Alarm Runs 386 Box Alarm Runs 150 Service Runs 1023 TOTAL RUNS FOR THE YEAR 1987 1559 eration and assistance throughout the past year. Respectfully submitted, Chief Donald R. Bernard Deputy Chief David L. Crowley for the Board of Fire Engineers Walter Silveira, Sr. Joseph Cataldo Kenneth M. Wood, Jr. 114 . BRISTOL COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT On June 30, 1988 the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will complete twenty-nine years of service to the cities and towns of Bristol County. The Mosquito Control Project works year-round in its efforts to reduce mosquito breeding sites and adult mosquito populations. The Project uses several different measures of control in its never-ending fight against mos- quitos. Winter Pre-hatch — To treat breeding areas that are accessible only on the ice during the winter months. Spring and Summer Larviciding — To reduce the emergence of adult mosquitos in areas where mosquito larvae is present. Catch Basin Treatment — To stop mosquito emergence from rain- filled catch basins and storm drains. Light Trapping Program — To monitor mosquito populations as to their type and number — a program necessary in encephalitis surveillance. Light trapping of mosquitos is also useful to determine what areas have high mosquito populations and should be sprayed. Water Management— A year-round endeavor to clean and con- struct mosquito drainage ditches in lowland swamps to reduce their favor- ability as breeding sites for mosquito larvae. It is the policy of the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project to use pesticides that are environmentally safe so that the safety of the people and environment are not jeopardized. We use as many of the biological insecti- cides as are practical with the environmental conditions present in the New England area. We are presently using three different formulations of B.T.I. in our larviciding program. All of our spray equipment is calibrated periodically in order to insure that dosage rates remain at safe levels but are adequate to reduce mosquito populations. The operators of our spray equipment are state certified pesti- cide applicators that are required to attend classes on pesticide safety on a yearly basis. The 1987 mosquito season started the first week of March with larvae appearing in large numbers throughout most of the county. Precipitation from January 2nd through May 5th totaled 22 inches of show and 20 inches of rain filling most swamps to capacity. The heavy rains caused an above 115 . average spring brood of mosquitos in all low lying areas. By mid-May mos- quito populations were higher than they had been for several years. The over-wintering melanura larvae populations were also above average which indicated a large second brood come mid-season. It is the second brood of melanura which can trigger an outbreak of EE providing virus levels are high. All project personnel including tractor operators were out spraying in an effort to knock down the large mosquito populations to avoid any mos- quito related health problems. With additional spraying and the dryer weather conditions during July and August, the mosquitos were reduced to such low numbers that many areas no longer needed spraying. We did, how- ever, continue limited spraying in some areas through September. The 1987 mosquito season ended with no recorded cases of EE in the Bristol County area. With the end of the spraying season our work turned to water manage- ment projects. At this time crews cut brush and cleaned debris from existing ditches and streams in order to insure a better flow of water from normally wet areas. During the spring and summer months a total of 29.75 acres were larvi- cided and 828 catch basins that were found to be breeding were treated. During the fall and winter months a total of 1,935 feet of brush was cut from ditches and 2,140 feet of drainage ditch was reclaimed. Our crawler tractor also dug 2,720 feet of drainage ditch. I would like to thank the town officials and the people of Fairhaven for their continued support and cooperation and look forward to serving them in the coming year. Should anyone have a question as to what might be done to relieve a mosquito problem in their area, whether it is water man- agement work, treatment of a breeding site, or just having an area checked, please feel free to call our office. Respectfully submitted, Alan W. DeCastro Superintendent DEPARTMENT OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES An itemized report of the activities which the Sealer of Weights and Measures has been completed during the period January 1, 1987 to Decem- ber 31, 1987. 116 . The main purpose of the Weights and Measures Department is to pro- tect the public against accidental or intentional shortages in weight or measure transactions. To give this protection it is first necessary to insure that all the weighing and measuring devices used in the commerce of the town are maintained in mechanical accuracy. State statute requires that the Sealer of Weights and Measures go each year, or more often if thought necessary, to every scale, gasoline meter, fuel oil truck meter, taxi meter, etc., used in the businesses of the town and approve them or condemn them from use. Respectfully submitted, Frank E. Przybyszewski Sealer of Weights and Measures 1987 SUMMARY OF FIELD INSPECTIONS Scale Capacities Adjusted Sealed Not Sealed Condemned 1000 to 5000 pounds 1 100 to 1000 pounds 3 19 100 pounds or less 18 100 Weights Avoirdupois 25 Metric 104 Apothecary 88 Liquid Measures Gasoline &. Diesel 11 88 Linear Devices Taxi Meters 3 TOTALS 32 428 SUMMARY OF REWEIGHING INSPECTIONS Product Total Correct Underweight Overwe Bread 251 234 12 15 Fruits Provisions 142 138 1 3 Potatoes 67 45 9 13 Milk 156 147 3 6 Respectfully submitted, Frank E. Przybyszewski Sealer of Weights and Measures 117 FAIRHAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY The current Board of Commissioners of the Fairhaven Housing Auth- ority are: Chairman - Robert R. Norris, 25 Garrison Street Term Expires 1992 - Vice Chairman Walter J. Borowicz, 4 Coggeshall St. Term Expires 1990 Treasurer - John E. Keary, 12 John St. Term Expires 1988 Assistant Treasurer - Hazel Kidd, 64 Howland Rd. Term Expires 1989 State Appointee - Albert Roderiques, 33 Marguerite St. Term Expires 1990 The Fairhaven Housing Authority holds its regular meeting on the second Thursday of the month. The Annual Meeting of the board is held on the second Thursday in May. At that time the election of officers for the coming year is held. Presently, the Fairhaven Housing Authority is administering 255 Units of Elderly and Handicap Housing. The developments are: 667-1 Green Meadows 40 Units Completed in 1966 667-2 Green Meadows 52 Units Completed in 1971 (addition) 667-3 Oxford Terrace 108 Units Completed in 1976 667-4 Dana Court 55 Units Completed in 1982 These developments are financed by a grant issued from the Common- wealth of Massachusetts which exercises general supervision over the Auth- ority through the Executive Office of Communities and Development. An application for additional housing was filed by the Authority on November 9, 1984 and on April 29, 1985 the Authority received a signed contract for financial assistance granting the additional housing. This grant will serve to rehabilitate the Anthony School plus the building of an ad- dition which will house a total of twenty-four (24) units of 667 elderly and handicap apartments. The grant will also provide family housing, which will consist of three (3) duplexes, one (1) barrier free, to be built on Ash Street in North Fairhaven. On December 9, 1987 Wrencon Corporation and the Fairhaven Hous- ing Authority executed their construction contract for this new develop- ment. Construction is expected to begin in January 1988 and completion within a year. 118 . During the past year there has been a turn over of nineteen (19) apart- ments. There were nine (9) deaths, seven (7) went into nursing homes, two (2) moved to live with relatives and one (1) moved to live independently. The community rooms of these developments are being fully utilized by many senior groups. At Green Meadows the following groups and organi- zations use our facilities for meetings or functions: Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. Fairhaven Community Nurse Podiatrist Service - Doctor Luby Green Meadows Activity Club East Fairhaven Seniors Green Meadows Seniors Whaling City Miniature Enthusiast’s Tax Services - Internal Revnue - Volunteer Service At Oxford Terrace the following activities, meetings or services are held by these organizations: Line Dancing Oxford Seniors Fairhaven Golden Agers Podiatrist Service - Doctor Luby Fairhaven Community Nurse Friend’s of the Fairhaven Elderly Beano Parties - Held every Monday afternoon and Friday evening. Stetsonaire’s Choral Group - Thursday evening rehearsals Harpoon Harmonizers - Wednesday evening rehearsals Tax Services - Internal Revenue - Volunteer Service The Fairhaven Housing Authority is locally managed by Stanley A. Wojcik, Executive Director and Urania M. Oliveira, Administrative Assistant. FAIRHAVEN RECREATION COMMISSION The Fairhaven Recreation Commission provides various programs to our town’s people for both youths and adults. The Commission is proud of the participation in our programs. Atten- dance is continually increasing. We hear many reports from town’s people of their enjoyment of our programs. The summer programs, at the Hastings Middle School, are well at- tended. Various gym activities, plus weight training and tennis lessons, are offered. In conjunction with the gym program, a “Park” program is 119 . offered to our younger participants. This allows creative activities to be taught in the areas of arts and crafts. This same activity was offered, on a daily basis, at the Fairhaven Activity Center. This cooperative effort, be- tween the Recreation Commission and the Activity Center, and the use of their facility has increased our ability to offer more programs to the town’s people. Field trips, to the Water Wizz and the Zeiterion Theatre, were pop- ular and well attended. The Fairhaven Tennis Tournament, under the direction of Gail Larsen, was again a successful event with an increased number of divisions and players. Summer track, a combination of instruction and meets at Fairhaven High School stadium track, included youngsters from age three through high school. Events included were: long and triple jump; high jump; shot put; and discus throw and running events and relays. At various intervals, track meets were held and ribbons were awarded to all of the 100 or more participants. Adult programs, at both the middle school and high school gyms, were offered throughout the winter. Youngsters found Saturday mornings at the Hastings gym the place to be with co-educational activities of various na- tures available to all who attended. Once again, public skating at Hetland Rink during the February school vacation proved to be very popular. The Commission continued its help in the operation of the Fairhaven Youth Basketball League. Volunteer coaches and local sponsors have helped to make this program a success. The number of teams has increased from six to eight in the eight to eleven year old league, and for the first time a league consisting of twelve to fourteen year olds, began play with four teams. We wish to thank all who have supported our programs, and also the school department and activity center for their cooperation. Without the use of their facilities, we would not be able to carry out our programs. Hopefully the residents will continue to support our programs. Sug- gestions are welcomed to enlarge and improve recreation for the Town of Fairhaven. Respectfully submitted, Wayne Wilson, Director 120 . SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT For the Fairhaven School Department, the 1987-88 school year has been one of transition. In May of 1987, a newly-elected superintendent began service and joined the retiring superintendent for a month of transition. For the most part, planning for the 1987-88 school year was complete. Few, if any, changes from the 1986-87 school year occurred. For the new superintendent, a significant activity was that of conduct- ing a comprehensive needs assessment. Following the agenda set in an entry plan, more than 350 persons were interviewed. A report, titled Toward Excellence, was presented to the School Committee in September. Toward Excellence identified four areas of attention and emphasis. They are: (1) cur- riculum development and coordination; (2) community involvement, rela- tions and outreach; (3) facilities — both elementary and secondary; and (4) short- and long-range planning. A summary of Toward Excellence appears toward the end of this report. In terms of time and commitment, community relations and outreach have been significant. In September, a “welcome back” brunch was hosted for all school department employees. In October, an “appreciation brunch” for retired school department employees was held at the Nemasket Center. Over forty retirees attended the activity, where the guest speaker was Mrs. Helen Ansley. In November, over 600 grandparents (or surrogates) partici- pated in “Grandparent’s Day” in the four elementary schools. And in De- cember, significant outreach occurred with students at all levels who carried music of the season into the community. January saw 14 local business and professional persons serve as Teachers For a Day. In February, Fairhaven High School students hosted over 250 senior citizens at a special Valentine Ball. And in March, the music faculty of the school department presented a Sunday evening recital in the Knipe Auditorium. The School Committee also has moved forward on recommendations related to community involvement with its approval of charters for a Super- intendent’s Planning Council and an Early Childhood Advisory Council. Additionally, as part of the proposed curriculum development and coor- dination process, the School Committee also will consider creation of a Community Curriculum Advisory Council. Each of these councils will move forward in their respective areas of responsibility — long-range plan- ning, early childhood education and curriculum development and coor- dination. The School Committee also has created opportunities for greater com- munity involvement by scheduling its meetings at times and in locations which encourage attendance by staff and citizens. Regular meetings of the School Committee are held at Hastings Middle School, generally at 7:00 121 . p.m. The School Committee also schedule meetings in each of the district’s schools. These meetings are intended to provide opportunity for the School Committee to tour each building and to offer each building principal and staff opportunity to highlight or feature special activities or programs. Ad- ditionally, at least once each month, the School Committee hears presenta- tions about instruction and about the teaching and learning process. Community outreach and relations has been further enhanced with regular publication of columns prepared by the Superintendent for The Advocate and The Fairhaven Free Press. Additionally, the first of special Cable Two broadcasts, titled “Focus on Schools” was aired in October and featured Hastings Middle School. In an interview format, guests included Middle School students, teachers, counselors, administrators and parents. Originally scheduled to take live, call-in questions for 30 minutes, the live portion of the broadcast extended to more than 60 minutes and responded to more than 30 telephone inquiries. The Superintendent also presents a regular commentary on the Fairhaven-Acushnet Magazine. The School Committee also assumed leadership in focusing community attention on the subject of AIDS. A community planning group screened videotapes which present factual information about AIDS and planned for a community-wide awareness activity for a broad range of persons, including employees in all town departments and/or agencies. The Fairhaven Rotary Club provided funds to purchase the videotapes previewed by the planning group. Finally, open houses and receptions at the School Department Admin- istrative Center for school department employees, for retired school depart- ment employees and for other town departments were held during the third week of December. Refreshments and music provided students from all school levels added a festive touch to the opportunity for persons to tour newly-renovated and refurbished facilities. As far as curriculum development and coordination is concerned, all professional staff have been involved in discussion with the Superintendent in reviewing and critiquing the proposed model. Negotiations between the School Committee and the Fairhaven Educators Association over positions and compensation related to the proposed curriculum development and coordination model have taken place. The School Committee will receive a recommendation for adoption of a revised curriculum development and coordination process before the end of the school year. Instructional Programs For the most part, instructional programs at all levels are essentially un- changed from the previous year. Some small changes have occurred as a result of earlier planning. Among those were implementation of a new ele- 122 . mentary science program, which includes purchase of new textbooks, as well as introduction of process science approaches in the form of “kits”, which permit elementary youngsters to experience a “hands on” approach to science. In part, implementation of this science approach is intended to strengthen elementary student acquisition of science skills and concepts which will support higher performance levels on state achievement and assessment measures. For the most part, standardized test score data and performance by students on state achievement and assessment tests indicate that Fairhaven Public School students continue to perform at or above national norms and state standards. Among the four elementary schools, distribution of student performance scores is generally even. Grade level performance ap- pears to be consistent from year-to-year. As noted above, science is an area where improvement in performance measures should be expected. The School Committee’s continuing concern about substance abuse prevention and education prompted appointment of an additional half-time health teacher position for elementary schools. Elementary school time and attention continues to be devoted to the “Just Say No to Drugs” program. Moreover, Project Charlie, a program initiated and tested at East Fairhaven Elementary School, will be extended to the other three elementary schools. A key component in Project Charlie activities is significant involvement by parent volunteers. Finally, the school department became a member of the Governor’s Alliance Against Drugs. Basic skills in mathematics, language arts and reading continue to be emphasized at all levels of elementary programs. Over half of the elementary instructional day is regularly devoted to instruction in basic skills. Elemen- tary students also receive weekly services of art, health, music and physical education specialists. Identified elegible students receive compensatory in- structional services from Chapter One personnel. Others receive enrich- ment and extension opportunities provided by a Science-Math Academi- cally Talented (SMAT) resource teacher. In that regard, the SMAT teacher offers enrichment and extension opportunities for students identified as talented and able in mathematics and science. Beginning at kindergarten and continuing through the fifth grade, a single resource teacher works with classes and small groups of stu- dents on a weekly schedule. Particular attention and emphasis is given to meeting the special needs of academically talented and able students. Speci- fic criteria, combined with teacher observation and recommendation, enables identification of talented and able students. Hastings Middle School continues to evolve its program and philosophy. In its third year as a middle school, the staff has made significant progress in implementing a nurturing, caring and sensitive environment, marked by rigorous and exacting academic expectations. Flexibility and responsive- 123 . ness are key ingredients in meeting the special developmental needs of the middle school age youngster. Flexible scheduling and purposeful teacher planning and coordination provide rich and extensive learning opportune ties for Hastings Middle School students. At Fairhaven High School, the science department continues to press toward increased and enhanced laboratory experiences for students. Through contributions from local business and professional persons, the science department has acquired specialized equipment for physics classes and com- puters for both physics and chemistry classes. Use of this equipment by students and teachers extends considerably exposure to and capabilities with science concepts and experiments. For the first year, an Advanced Placement English course has been offered. Also, for the first time in many years, a full year of calculus is being offered for advanced mathematics students. The Business Department con- tinues to expand its capabilities with acquisition of more sophisticated and powerful computer technology. In preparation for consideration of facilities needs, the high school staff has begun development of a mission statement and a definition of the high school program. Out of that work will emerge educational speci- fications which will provide guidelines for consideration of needs for the high school facility, including possible building additions and/or modifi- cations. The intent of this process of study and reflection is to clearly define the role and mission of the high school. Special Programs Fairhaven Public Schools continues to support a variety of programs and services to children with special needs. The school department offers in- district services for children who evidence need for speech, hearing, and learning disabilities developmental disabilities programs. Each special needs student has had developed an Individual Educational Plan which drives pro- gramming and learning requirements. In the past nine years, the percentage increase in budgets for special needs services has been nearly double that of the regular program. In that time, the regular program budget has increased 5.8 percent, while the special needs budget has increased nine percent. On a per pupil basis, the expense for regular program has increased by 10.1 percent and for the special needs program, 14 percent. In FY 1988, the approved special needs budget was inadequate to sup- port the magnitude of services required. From September, 1987 through January, 1988, the numbers of students served in out-of-district special needs programs increased from 125 to 150. In expenses, an additional $142,563 was required to support programs for these additional 25 students. 124. Selected students with special needs are provided services in specialized out-of-district facilities. Currently, thirteen students are enrolled in the fol- lowing facilities: Bradley Hospital, Higashi Center, Kennedy/Donovan Center, READS Collaborative and the Baird Center. Fairhaven Public Schools also is a member of the Southeastern Massa- chusetts Educational Collaborative, which also offers identified students special services. Included are programs for students in need of behavior man- agement services, career exploration activities and early childhood educa- tion programs. Additionally, the School Department currently provides space at Oxford School for a special program operated by the R.E.A.D.S. collaborative. One student from Fairhaven is enrolled in this special program. Reorganized after several years of inactivity, a special needs Parent Advisory Council serves to advise the School Committee and the Special Needs Department on matters related to implementation of State-mandated programs and policies and to special needs requirements and services. Related Information — Labor relations requires significant resource time and attention. The School Committee currently recognizes for purposes of collective bargaining the following groups of employees: teachers, principals, Chapter One per- sonnel, custodians and maintenance persons, cafeteria workers, clerks and nurses. With six out of seven contracts in place, administration of collective bargaining agreements is a primary activity. Agreement between Chapter One personnel and the School Committee occurred in March, during which time both the bargaining unit and the School Committee ratified a one- year contract. — Categorical revenues continue to be received by and through the school department. Horace Mann grants to teachers totalled $19,775 in 1987. Professional Development grants amounted to $37,997 and Educational Technology grants totalled $4,611. Finally, an amount of $23,330 has been received for disposition by School Improvement Councils. — Revenue from categorical Federal programs included the following: P.L. 98-524 (Perkins Vocational Act), $11,252; P.L. 94-142 (Early Child- hood VI-B), $4,125; E.S.E.A. Title II, $872; Chapter One, $133,607; P.L. 94-142 (Expanded Services), $68,340 and P.L. 89-313 (Title I), $8,250. — For the first time, a student representative has been seated with the School Committee. This non-voting position is required by statute. The stu- dent is selected by members of a Student Advisory Council, elected by the high school student body. The School Committee, as per the same statute, meets regularly with the Student Advisory Council to discuss matters of mutual interest. 125 . 1 — As a part of the approved appropriation for fiscal year 1988, an .8 re- ceptionist and substitute teacher caller has been employed. This position began service in late August and has duty hours of 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — The School Committee received and approved requests for retire- ment from the following professional staff: Alice Rapp Robert Dennie Robert Carter Donald Dufour Anne Cummings Shirley Handler Alice Farrell Cletus Malloy Kathryn McCollester Joseph Rapoza Barbara McCoy Eleanor Watts Roberta Braley The 1987-88 School Calendar approved by the School Committee is as follows. 1987-88 SCHOOL CALENDAR No. of No. of Weeks Opening Date Closing Date Days First Term 15 Wed., Sept. 9 Fri., Dec. 18 68 Second Term 6 Mon., Jan. 4 Fri. , Feb. 12 29 Third Term 8 Mon., Feb. 22 Fri., April 15 39 Fourth Term 10 Mon., April 27 Fri., July 1 49 39 185 There will be no school on the following holidays, which occur during the scheduled terms of the school year 1987-88: Monday, October 12 Columbus Day Friday, October 23 Teacher’s Convention Wednesday, November 1 Veterans’ Day Thursday Friday, Thanksgiving Recess from noon November 26, 27 Wednesday, November 25 Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Day Friday, April 1 Good Friday Monday, May 30 Memorial Day 126. — School Closings — School will be held at Hastings Middle School and at Fairhaven High School on all days regardless of weather conditions unless special announcements are made over local radio and television sta- tions. Parents are urged to use discretion in sending students to school dur- ing inclement weather conditions. It is the policy of the School Committee to close schools only when severe weather or road conditions cause transportation of elementary school students to be hazardous. — A summary of Toward Excellence, A Report on Public Schooling in the Town of Fairhaven and Recommendations, September, 1987. Responses to Interview Questions Most often mentioned as a “strength” in Fairhaven Public Schools was its experienced, mature, veteran staff. In addition, seen as a “strength” was the “smallness” of the system which permitted teachers and staff to work on a personal level with students in an interested and caring fashion. “Good kids” were seen as a strength. And the administrative staff was perceived as working well together. Most often mentioned as a “weakness” was a preceived inadequacy in facilities, particularly the high school. A second significant “weakness” re- lated to inadequacies in curriculum development and in staff development. Also generally considered as a “weakness” was a lack of public knowledge about the good things happening in the school department. Finally, a sig- nificant “weakness” was reported as an obvious lack of communication/ ar- ticulation among and between the elementary, middle and high school levels. As a result of the needs assessment generally and the identified “strengths” and “weaknesses” and in an effort to address and work with those realities, four areas for emphasis have been identified. These areas for emphasis provide a framework and direction for more specific goals and objectives to be developed at the district level and at the building and the classroom level. These areas for emphasis will stretch over two to three years and may be extended or modified depending upon the degree to which “strengths” have been increased and “weaknesses” have been reduced or eliminated. AREAS OF MAJOR CONCERN Curriculum Development and Coordination Absence of coordination of curriculum on a kindergarten through twelfth grade basis and of significant community involvement in a curricu- lum process prompts creation and implementation of a five-year cycle of curriculum development and coordination. This model is comprised of four 127. discreet, complementary processes which include (1) research and develop- ment, (2) implementation, (3) monitoring and adjusting, and (4) evaluation. Each of these phases spans at least one year; the monitoring and adjusting phase spans two years. The five-year coordination and development models calls for involve- ment of at least ninety percent of the professional staff of the school district. It also calls for participation of community members in the curriculum pro- cess through service on the Community Curriculum Advisory Council. A Curriculum Coordinating Council serves to ensure consistency across all curriculum areas and to assure that each curriculum area complements the others. The core work group of curriculum development and coordination is the Content Area Study Group. This group carries primary responsibility for each of the four cycles. Membership of the Content Area Study Group is structured to assure representation from each of the three levels of organ- ization, (1) elementary, (2) middle and (3) high school. Discreet subject groups are included in the five-year cycle. A Content Area Study Group will be formed for each of the subject areas. At least four of the subject areas will be in one of the four phases each year. The Research and Development phase or cycle will incorporate four subject areas for 1987-88: health, physical education, social studies and speech and theatre. The working definition of curriculum in Fairhaven Public Schools is: “Curriculum is everything that is learned and every way learning occurs through the school institution.” Four conditions must be present if planned curriculum is to be maximally available to all students. Those conditions are 1. Maximum participation exists. 2. Power is in groups, not in individuals. 3. Communication is three-dimensional — between staff members, up the organization structure and down the organizational structure. 4. Procedures are systematic and recognized. These four conditions increase the likelihood of the best agreement upon a course of action and the most effective implementation of that course of action. Development and implementation of curriculum requires on-going philosophical and monetary commitment. Compensation must be made available to those involved leading curriculum development. 128 . Over the initial five-year cycle, the total curriculum and all courses of study for all subject areas in Fairhaven Public Schools will undergo careful study, development of new and/or modified approaches, implementation and monitoring and adjusting. A significant component in the process re- lates to evaluation of curriculum, particularly in regard to agreed-upon stu- dent goals and learning outcomes. Following the initial five years, cycles for research and development and for evaluation will be stretched to eighteen months each, so that the five-year cycle will be extended to seven years. Key in the five- and seven-year cycle is coincidence of the work of Con- tent Area Study Groups in the research and development phase with major national publishers. The States of California and Texas influence con- siderably major national textbook publishers. When those states are in their adoption stages, Fairhaven Public Schools should be in its research and development phases, so that the work and study conducted for and by those two states can benefit local Content Area Study Groups. The importance of on-going communication between/among the three levels of schooling and across grade-levels cannot be overstated. Purpose- fully combined are representatives of each of the three levels on each Con- tent Area Study Group. Additionally, the kinds of discussions and delib- erations which each Content Area Study Group will, and must, undertake assures that grade level meetings and exchanges will occur on a regular basis. Communication will be abundant as this model is used. Community Outreach, Involvement and Relations Most clear in the interviews was grave concern about a lack of know- ledge about activities in the school department and an absence of commun- ity involvement in the activities of the school department. With more than half of the town population without a direct contact with schools and with a parent population which perceives itself isolated and cut off from partici- pation in shaping and studying school policies and programs, great need exists to build relationships of information and involvement. In that regard, district level activities will include publication of a regu- lar column in The Advocate. “Thoughts on Education” will feature special events, activities or points-of-view. In addition, special monthly features will be titled, “Good Things are Happening” and “GRADventures.” Also will be presented two-minute “spots” on the “Fairhaven-Acushnet Magazine”, a regular monthly broadcast of Fairhaven-Acushnet Cable- vision, Inc. These two-minute “spots”, called “Focus on Schools” will speak to timely issues in public schooling and in education generally. Local radio also will air specially scheduled commentaries and/or regular inverviews/ “talk-show” formats conducted by the superintendent. Also planned are three or four live, call-in cable broadcasts. 129 . Special events will be planned for each of the months of the school year and aimed at reaching out to the community, to former school department employees and to current staff members. Art work from all grade levels will be regularly displayed throughout the community in business locations, professional offices, bank lobbies and in town governmental centers. Special efforts will be made to involve citizens in the work of the school department. At the district level three community wide groups will be formed. They include a Community Curriculum Advisory Council, a Superintendent’s Planning Council and an Early Childhood Advisory Council. Other community groups will be created to address a special issue or problem. At the building level, School Improvement Councils will share more directly in the governance of the school. In the classroom, teach- ers will be expected and encouraged to search for ways of more frequently involving community members in instructional and enrichment activities. Facilities School facilities present unique and often difficult problems for public policy and public decisioning. In Fairhaven, these problems are displayed in sharp relief. Once a “state-of-the-art” facility, Fairhaven High School’s value in terms of current educational programming, philosophy and technology has been questioned. On the@other hand, its value as an historic edifice, which captures a special era in the traditions and customs and ethos of the Fairhaven community, increases with every passing day. While much has been said about the high school building and while many opinions, often conflicting, have been exchanged, until a clear, de- finable high school program has been developed and agreed upon, dis- cussions about changes, if any, to the present building, seem premature. Thus need exists to develop and describe a high school program which re- flects the needs and aspirations of students whose adult lives will be led in the next century. When that program and description has been developed and agreed to, definition of the kind of facilities and resources needed to support such a program becomes the next logical step. At that point, a series of structured, community-wide facilities reaction committee meetings will be organized. The expressed purpose of these meet- ings will be to provide the school committee opportunity to listen to the reactions, thoughts and ideas of a representative group of at least two hun- dred townspeople as they reflect on topics presented to them. Ultimately, the school committee has responsibility to present to town meeting its de- cisions and proposals regarding the high school facility. Ideally, the school committee having listened carefully to the community reaction groups will present proposals and decisions which will reflect the values of the town meeting. In so doing, agreement in town meeting should be more easily derived. 130. Not to be overlooked are the needs of the middle and elementary schools. These facilities continue to age and elementary and middle school programs continue to change and be modified. Thus careful, ongoing atten- tion must be given to these facilities as well. Integrated Strategic and Long-Range Planning Good planning is an essential administrative behavior, rather than an administrative function. Good planning is a process which enables decision makers to anticipate conditions and to test, in advance, a number of de- cision options. Good planning constitutes the basis for proactive, rather than reactive, decision making. Without exception, persons interviewed cited need for planning in the school department. Effective policy development and sound policy decisions, set in a com- plex public school system, are best served when an organization’s many components are drawn together and considered as a whole. Holistic consid- eration is possible when integration causes planning activity to cut across internal jurisdictions and functions so that potential policy outcomes are considered in terms of the many components which will produce them. Realistic, integrated planning has a much better chance of producing uni- fied, comprehensive policies than does compartmentalized planning. Integrated planning is based on a single, agreed upon set of systemwide planning premises — sets of agreements about the way the world of school- ing is or can be or should be. To those premises can be appended additional premises pertinent to component programs. Integrated planning results from decisions about priorities, emphases and allocation of resources made after reviewing a total plan rather than one component at a time. Integrated planning results from involvement of program personnel in active develop- ment of those premises, objectives, priorities, emphases and allocation of resources. The district’s Administrative Council, comprised of principals and district level administrators, will assume primary responsibility for strategic, or short-range (one to two years) planning. A Superintendent’s Planning Council will focus especially on long-range (six years) planning. Each group will complement the work of the other. Membership on the Superinten- dent’s Planning Council will be comprised of citizens, district employees and a representative from the school committee. Both will be recommending groups to the superintendent and to the school committee. Strategic or short-range planning will guide annual budgeting and will provide a framework for the annual allocation of resources. Capital im- provement planning also will be a facet of strategic planning, as will plan- ning for special needs programs and services. 131 . SCHOOL COMMITTEE Term Expires H. Dante Vena Chairman 241 Green Street 1990 Gilbert Vieira 20 Morton Street 1990 William L. Dillis, Jr. 67 Green Street 1989 Matthew C. Goulet, Jr. 39 Jefferson Street 1989 Louis H. Kruger, Jr. 123 Chestnut Street 1988 Anthony A. Tenczar Vice-Chairman 12 Little Neck Road 1988 SUPERINTENDENT AND SECRETARY TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND STAFF Dr. Ronald B. Hoekstra, 43 Walnut Street, Fairhaven Superintendent of Schools and Secretary to the School Committee William J. Quinlan, 2 Hitching Post Road, Mattapoisett Pupil Services Administrator (position currently vacant) Business Administrator Carlton C. Albritton, 243 Perry Hill Road, Acushnet Principal, Fairhaven High School John Losert, 10 Melanie Lane, Mattapoisett Principal, Hastings Middle School Bernard Roderick, 10 Mill Road, Fairhaven Principal, East Fairhaven School Jenny Xifaras, 594 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford Principal, Oxford School Paul Doherty, 756 South Street, Bridgewater Principal, Rogers School Victor L. Brunette, 7 Brookview Street, Fairhaven Principal, Leroy L. Wood School Wayne Wilson, 60 Ocean Avenue, Fairhaven Athletic Director and Health Gail Evangelho, 16 West Hill Road, Mattapoisett Attendance Officer, Census Supervisor 132. FAIRHAVEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES FISCAL YEAR 1985-86, 1986-87 *As of June 30, 1987 Expended Expended 1985-86 1986-87* SCHOOL COMMITTEE/SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE Salaries 133,449 149,212 Other Expenses 16,147 30,932 INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS Salaries 3,992,660 4,380,173 Supplies/Textbooks 201,070 222,366 HEALTH & ATTENDANCE Salaries 51,086 56,457 Other Expenses 3,679 4,927 ATHLETIC & STUDENT ACTIVITIES Salaries 78,714 100,435 Other Expenses 36,056 48,740 FOOD SERVICES Salaries 30,631 31,031 Other Expenses 2,698 2,692 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT Salaries 343,879 376,826 Supplies Repairs 164,058 411,905 Fuel & Utilities 278,502 FIXED CHARGES Insurance &. Rentals 4,415 4,703 NEW EQUIPMENT/EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 120,470 73,236 TRANSPORTATION 239,290 249,600 TUITION 661 2,610 SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS Salaries 502,329 587,041 Supplies/Textbooks 22,904 29,652 New Equipment 4,028 2,084 Transportation 75,626 66,880 Tuition 333,484 397,872 TOTAL BUDGET EXPENDITURES 6,635,836 7,229,374 133 . AVAILABLE FUNDS UTILIZED Total Appropriation 6,622,319 7,215,422 Trust Fund Income 13,517 12,952 6,635,836 7,228,374 RECEIPTS ON ACCOUNT OF SCHOOLS Trust Funds 13,517 12,952 OTHER INCOME School Air, Chapter 70 2,954,393 3,166,732 Transportation, Chapter 71 92,054 91,834 Tuition, State Wards — 69,509 Aid to School Construction 13,240 13,240 Aid to Food Services 108,043 127,219 Chapter 188 Grants 67,204 163,285 Aid for Residential School Tuition — — TOTAL RECEIPTS/OTHER INCOME 3,248,451 3,644,771 ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOL AND LEVEL OCTOBER 1, 1987 Kinder- Inter- School Garten Primary Mediate Ungraded Total E. Fairhaven 42 109 100 251 Oxford 47 97 57 201 Rogers 40 139 72 4 255 Wood 43 142 92 277 172 487 321 4 984 GR6 GR7 GR 8 Hastings Middle 190 195 199 584 GR9 GR 10 GR 11 GR 12 Fairhaven High 140 162 149 169 620 TOTAL ENROLLMENT 2,188 134 . SUMMARY OF ENROLLMENT Kinder- Ele- Jr. High OCTOBER garten mentary Middle High Total 1977 170 1,286 766 738 2,960 1978 166 1,216 709 736 2,827 1979 156 1,162 688 671 2,677 1980 171 1,158 693 683 2,705 1981 156 1,119 645 665 2,585 1982 142 1,089 601 631 2,463 1983 152 1,057 590 609 2,408 1984 148 1,062 538 569 2,317 1985* 160 874 564 735 2,333 1986 144 848 560 670 2,222 1987 172 812 584 620 2,188 Grade 6 transferred to Middle School and Grade 9 to High School. WATER DIVISION In 1987 we pumped 536,960,890 gallons of water from the four pumping stations. Forty-three new water sevices were added to our system. Nineteen old galvanized house services and forty-three lead street services were re- placed with new copper tubing. The meter replacement program continued with one hundred eighty-five being replaced with the remote read-out style. 5,472’ of water main was added and 600’ of old 4” pipe was replaced with 6” cement lined ductile iron pipe. Sixteen new fire hydrants were installed and three very old ones were replaced with new models. The Fire Depart- ment checked and operated all the fire hydrants in town this fall and water department personnel repaired or corrected any problem hydrants. Five water main breaks were repaired in 1987. The new Tinkham Lane Pumping Station was put on line this past year and proved very beneficial in keeping up with the increased demand during the dry weather. I would like to thank my employees and all town departments for their cooperation and assistance. Respectfully submitted, Edward L. Fortin Water Superintendent TOWN ELECTION - APRIL 6, 1987 Precinct One 500 Precinct Two 604 Precinct Three 739 Precinct Four 582 Precinct Five 800 Precinct Six ..459 Total 3,684 Total registered Voters 8,628 Total Vote 3,684 42.7% Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Selectmen - Vote for One - for three years Hans A. Darwin, 9 Phoenix Street 25 8 10 8 5 8 64 Linda M. Edwards, 165 Ebony Street 54 48 37 43 129 42 353 Paul E. Francis, 9 Huttleston Avenue 70 74 101 77 77 57 456 Samuel D. Freitas, 32 Blackburn Street 63 83 152 123 251 91 763 Harold Gifford, 1 5 Jefferson Street 7 5 2 17 4 8 43 Andrew B. Tillett, 17 Florence Street 116 109 71 102 130 121 649 Kenneth M. Wood, Jr., 242 Main Street 159 273 278 207 196 131 1244 Blanks 6 4 88 5 8 1 112 TOTAL 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Assessor - Vote for One - for three years Jeanne C. Reedy, 48 Thompson Street (re-election) 332 382 359 317 488 255 2133 Blanks 168 222 380 265 312 204 1551 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Assessor - Vote for One - for two years George N. Gagnon, 10 Park Avenue 283 323 351 285 401 235 1878 Blanks 217 281 388 297 399 224 1806 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Tree Warden - Vote for One - for one year Antone Medeiros, Jr., 134 Chestnut St. 329 382 456 379 473 295 2314 Blanks 171 222 283 203 327 164 1370 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 136 . Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total School Committee - Vote for Two - for three years H. Dante Vena, 24 1 Green Street (re-election) 306 353 258 294 331 213 1755 Gilbert Vieira, 20 Morton Street (re-election) 267 339 476 334 415 283 2114 Charles A. Sylvia, 42 Briarcliffe Road 197 229 226 212 411 193 1468 Blanks 230 287 518 324 443 229 2031 Total 1000 1208 1478 1164 1600 918 7368 Board of Health - Vote for One - for three years Frank Barcellos, Jr., 197 Washington St. (re-election) 245 274 400 322 399 273 1913 Patricia Nieman, 6 Jarvis Avenue 230 292 203 211 343 157 1436 Blanks 25 38 136 49 58 29 335 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Commissioner of Trust Funds - Vote for One - for three years Louis A. Veilleux, 1 Farmfield St. (re-election) 374 417 421 389 511 287 2399 Blanks 126 187 318 193 289 172 1285 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Moderator - Vote for One - for one year Louis F. Vaudry, Jr., 20 Brook Dr. 358 423 426 393 539 305 2444 Blanks 142 181 313 189 261 154 1240 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Planning Board - Vote for Two - for four years Raymond Fleurent, 4 Jeannette Street (Re-election) 332 396 415 384 534 312 2373 Albert Roderiques, 33 Marguerite Street (Re-election) 313 382 421 359 516 263 2254 Blanks 355 430 642 421 550 343 2741 Total 1000 1208 1478 1164 1600 918 7368 Board of Public Works - Vote for One - for five years Manuel Correira, 24 Prince Street (Re-election) 320 392 390 382 514 283 2281 Blanks 180 212 349 200 286 176 1403 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 137 . Pr. 1 Pr. 2 Pr. 3 Pr. 4 Pr. 5 Pr. 6 Total Board of Public Works - Vote for One - for three years Robert J. Pimental, 22 Deane Street 323 369 412 344 470 247 2165 Blanks 177 235 327 238 330 212 1519 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Housing Authority - Vote for One - for five years Robert R. Norris, 25 Garrison St. (Re-election) 345 413 471 380 510 276 2395 Blanks 155 191 268 202 290 183 1289 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Redevelopment Authority - Vote for One - for five years Nicholas F. Tangney, 243 Green Street (Re-election) 352 396 408 378 512 254 2300 Blanks 148 208 331 204 288 205 1384 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Non-Binding Referendum Question - “Should the Town of Fairhaven adopt a Multi-Classification Tax Rate?” Yes 67 79 90 76 120 74 506 No 47 47 82 49 77 35 337 Blanks 386 478 567 457 603 350 2841 Total 500 604 739 582 800 459 3684 Town Meeting Members - Precinct One - Vote for 24- 20 for 3 years, 3 for 2 years, 1 for 1 year Mary H. Battaini, 6 William St. (Re-election) 352 Martha E. Cummings, 41 Middle St. (Re-election) 302 Hans A. Darwin, 9 Phoenix St. (Re-election) 288 William L. Dills, Jr., 67 Green St. (Re-election) 298 Melvin Entin, 5 Laurel St. (Re-election) 340 Joseph E. Filipek, 1 1 Chestnut St. (Re-election) 293 Channing W. Hayward, 19 Cottage St. (Re-election) 287 David G. Hughes, 56 Cedar St. (Re-election) 234 Peter W. Newport, 69 Fort St. (Re-election) 237 Anita Carroll Rose, 49 Laurel St. (Re-election) 269 Louise F. Swift, 33 Main St. (Re-election) 238 Louis A. Veilleux, 1 Farmfield St. (Re-election) 303 Eric S. Anderson, 31 Main St. 214 David G. Bancroft, 102 Laurel St. 259 Jon A. Scieszka, 25 Laurel St. 220 Kimberly J. Scieszka, 25 Laurel St. 214 138 . Curtis L. Lopes II, 71 Fort St. 293 Wayne R. St.Pierre, 30 Green St. 224 Thomas Marnik, 37 Laurel St. 12 David E. Trull, 25 Phoenix St. 6 Estelle Motta, 9 Fort St. 2 Betty Ann Mendonca, 5 Cottage St. 3 Maurice Mendonca, 5 Cottage St. 3 Robert S. Morris, 32 Fort St. 2 Robert Wilkinson, 112 Chestnut St. 1 Michael Hevey, 48 Cedar St. 1 Blanks 7105 Total 12,000 Town Meeting Members - Precinct Two - Vote for 29 - 23 for 3 years, 5 for 2 years, 1 for 1 year Dana B. Almeida, 21 Elm Ave. (Re-election) 291 Debra H. Almeida, 21 Elm Ave. (Re-election) 266 Donald R. Bernard, 48 Huttleston Ave. (Re-election) 346 Madeline E. Copeland, 49 Elm Ave. (Re-election) 224 Marie B. Early, 231 Green St. (Re-election) 255 Carol A. Forand, 30 Bellevue St. (Re-election) 218 Robert C. Forand, 30 Bellevue St. (Re-election) 217 Paul E. Francis, 9 Huttleston Ave. (Re-election) 303 Alexander Gonsalves, 1 1 Cooke St. (Re-election) 206 Judith A. Kearley, 58 Hedge St. (Re-election) 225 Nicholas F. Tangney, 243 Green St. (Re-election) 284 H. Dante Vena, 241 Green St. (Re-election) 3 18 Cynthia K. Denault, 217 Green St. 209 Paul M. Foster, 136 Adams St. 300 Donald A. Joseph, 15 Gardner St. 266 Donna M. Joseph, 15 Gardner St. 241 Laura F. Knipe, 5 Lafayette St. 234 Theresa Lima, 121 Adams St. 186 Anne D. Silveira, 55 Massasoit Ave. 330 Jane M. Silveira, 55 Massasoit Ave. 307 Gary Ashworth, 150 Alden Road 3 Matthew Gamache, 16 Jarvis Ave. 3 Susan Almeida, 51 Elm Ave. 1 Blanks 12,283 Total 17,516 Town Meeting Members - Precinct Three - Vote for 30 - 28 for 3 years, 2 for 1 year Frederick J. Benoit, 197 E. Deane St. (Re-election) 262 Janice Benoit, 197 E. Deane St. (Re-election) 266 Carole Correia, 55 Hawthorne St. (Re-election) 259 Dennis Correia, 55 Hawthorne St. (Re-election) 295 David S. Darmofal, 269 Alden Road (Re-election) 274 Roger N. Demanche, 86 E. Morgan St. (Re-election) 328 Richard A. Kendall, 99 Sycamore St. (Re-election) 257 Roland E. Lavallee, 415 Main St. (Re-election) 237 Antone Red Medeiros, 318 Alden Road (Re-election) 389 139. Robert R. Norris, 25 Garrison St. (Re-election) 327 Albert Roderiques, 33 Marguerite St. (Re-election) 314 Gilbert Vieira, 20 Morton St. (Re-election) 398 Mary J. Viera, 376 Alden Road (Re-election) 302 Susan M. Benoit, 380 Main St. 255 Mary Jane Richard, 56 Hawthorne St. 277 John R. Roderiques, 33 Marguerite St. 303 Harold Rogers, 62 Howland Road 240 Marc Scanlon, 9 Blackburn St. 249 Beverly A. Crowley, 51 Sycamore St. 2 John J. Braz, Jr., 70 Brown St. 1 Eileen Braz, 70 Brown St. 1 Bernice Pimental, 22 Deane St. 1 Joseph Medeiros 1 Janet Rusinoski, 42 Brown St. 1 Mitchell J. Rusinowski, Jr., 42 Brown St. 1 Blanks 16,931 Total 22,170 Town Meeting Members - Precinct Four - Vote for 26 - 22 for 3 years, 3 for 2 years, 1 for 1 year Frank J. Almeida, 25 Mulberry St. (Re-election) 245 Stephen Almeida, 21 E. Allen St. (Re-election) 220 Elizabeth F. Costa, 147 Laurel St. (Re-election) 244 Joseph L. Costa, 147 Laurel St. (Re-election) 240 Earl J. Dias, 52 Walnut St. (Re-election) 318 Hilda Gracia, 140 Spring St. (Re-election) 243 Everett J. Macomber, Jr., 10 Spring St. (Re-election) 292 Lorraine B. Macomber, 10 Spring St. (Re-election) 257 Wayne Oliveira, 61 Delano St. (Re-election) 255 Gerard E. Payette, 33 Elizabeth St. (Re-election) 215 Shirley M. Rose, 12 Summer St. (Re-election) 287 Joseph A. Saladino, 85 Bridge St. (Re-election) 325 Manuel Sylvia, 169 Washington St. (Re-election) 217 Albert R. Teixeira, 80 Farmfield St. (Re-election) 240 Rose Teixeira, 80 Farmfield St. (Re-election) 246 Linda J. Smith, 154 Pleasant St. 259 Gary F. Souza, 104 Main St. 235 Sandra Soares, 1 Mulberry St. 4 Anne Barcellos, 197 Washington St. 2 Jeffrey Barcellos, 197 Washington St. 2 Kathleen Souza, 104 Main St. 2 Frank Barcellos, Jr., 197 Washington St. 2 Thomas Arsenault, 54 Walnut St. 1 Rita Joseph, 66 Delano St. 1 Macy Joseph, 66 Delano St. 1 Blanks 10,779 Total 15,132 140. - Town Meeting Members «• Precinct Five - Vote for 33 26 for 3 years, 3 for 2 years, 4 for 1 year Elizabeth E. Bovay, 122 Balsam St. (Re-election) 314 Walter J. Bovay, 122 Balsams St. (Re-election) 301 Thomas J. Daigle, 20 Bayview Ave. (Re-election) 383 Nancy B. Davis, 43 Bonney St. (Re-election) 276 William B. Eddy, 8 Day St. (Re-election) 266 Theodore G. Haggis, 1 1 Rockland St. (Re-election) 232 John J. Hergenhan, 362 Sconticut Nk Rd. (Re-election) 316 Norma L. Markey, 9 Day St. (Re-election) 317 Claire Medeiros, 43 Grandview Ave. (Re-election) 330 Carolyn M. Newett, 186 Cottonwood St. (Re-election) 311 Leonard D. Perry, 1 1 Beachwood St. (Re-election) 253 Richard A. Pires, 30 Brae Rd. (Re-election) 232 Robert Rocha, 7 Holiday Dr. (Re-election) 332 John Rogers, Jr., 173 Dogwood St. (Re-election) 351 Edward Silva, 2 Henry St. (Re-election) 239 Margo Volterra, 94 Raymond St. (Re-election) 272 Joan Benoit, 69 Raymond St. 339 Katherine A. Byrd, 144 Ebony St. 278 Donald H. Cardinal, 1 1 Little Bay Rd. 268 Patricia L. Connaughton, 25 Bluepoint Rd. 250 Robert L. Connaughton, 25 Bluepoint Rd. 236 Isabel Crotch, 158 Ebony St. 278 Lynne M. Gautreau, 14 Fishermans Rd. 266 Robert D. Hobson, 4 Winsegansett Ave. 322 Joseph Pauline, 125 Ebony St. 343 Jane J. Salvail, 192 Balsam St. 272 Paul R. Salvail, 192 Balsam St. 256 Barbara L. Sylvia, 26 Balsam St. 300 Mark E. Sylvia, 48 Seaview Ave. 265 James Jay, 26 Balsam St. 3 Judith Hathaway, 161 Dogwood St. 3 David Hathaway, 161 Dogwood St. 3 Paula M. Gardner, 6 Upton St. 3 Denise Guidiallo, 366 Sconticut Nk Rd. 2 Beverly Wilson 2 Barbara O’Brien 2 Kim Hyland 2 Charles Sylvia, 42 Briercliffe Rd. 2 Joseph Goulet 1 Francis Mathieu 1 Donald Green 1 Manuel Costa, Sr. 1 Blanks 17,976 Total 26,400 141 . Town Meeting Members - Precinct Six - Vote for 26 - 19 for 3 years, 1 for 2 years, 6 for 1 year Peter F. Barcellos, 4 Brookview St. (Re-election) 277 Joseph L. Begnoche, 352 New Boston Rd. (Re-election) 160 Beverly A. Belli, 1 Brookview St. (Re-election) 175 Earl M. Faunce, 15 Hamlet St. (Re-election) 256 Sharon D. Francoeur, 9 Prince St. (Re-election) 132 Wayne Hayward, 48 Gellette Road (Re-election) 168 Terence M. Moran, 9 Prince St. (Re-election) 117 Bernard F. Roderick, 10 Mill Road (Re-election) 202 John Sylvia, Jr., 16 Hill St. (Re-election) 182 Marilyn Frances Winey, 27 Brook Dr. (Re-election) 192 Joseph S. Chicco, 24 Hamlet St. 129 Karen E. Cleveland, 33 Kane St. 165 Manuel Correira, 24 Prince St. 166 Ernestine L. Locke, 675 Washington St. 126 Mary Anne Polchlopek, 470 Bridge St. 1 52 Walter E. Polchlopek, 470 Bridge St. 159 Jr. , John A. Sharpies, Jr., 8 Shaw Road 147 Steven J. St. Marie, 90 Shaw Road 161 Susan St. Marie, 90 Shaw Road 169 Marilyn C. Sylvia, 16 Hill St. 161 Helene G. Ventor, 774 Washington St. 180 Donald L. Wagner, 1 1 Jeannette St. 140 Arthur J. Shepard, 580 Washington St. 8 Macy F. Joseph III, 1 1 Oak Grove Lane 5 Sharon A. Joseph, 1 1 Oak Grove Lane 5 Blanks 8,190 Total 11,934 142 . FAIRHAYEN SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Thursday, January 15, 1987 Walter Silveira Auditorium Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School Meeting called to order by the Town Clerk at 7:00 p.m. The National Anthem was played. The Town Clerk introduced those seated on stage. The Town Clerk reported that the warrant has been properly served and that there is a quorum present. The following Town Meeting Members were present: Precinct One 33 Precinct Two 36 Precinct Three 34 Precinct Four 36 Precinct Five 42 Precinct Six 35 At- large 14 Total 232 Moved that the reading of the warrant and the return of service be omitted. Seconded. Voted. Moved that the Moderator be relieved from reading each article in its entirety and that she be allowed to refer to the articles by number and title only. Seconded. Voted. Moved that all the appropriations voted at this Town Meeting be placed in the tax levy for fiscal year from July 1, 1986 thru June 30, 1987, unless otherwise specified. Seconded. Voted. 143 . ARTICLE 1 TOWN MODERATOR Moved the nomination of Mr. George Bunnell to fill the vacancy in the Office of Town Moderator until the next annual Town Election. Seconded. Voted. ARTICLE 2 SEWER EXTENSIONS Moved to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a sum of money for extension of the town’s sewage collection system, includ- ing engineering and all road repairs to the following areas: (a) Route 6 and the following streets east of Gellette Road; Washington Street, Grinnell Street, Rivet Street, Mangham Way, Bates Street, Kane Street, Shaw Road, Jeannette Street, Florence Street, Sylvia Street, Perry Street, Birch Street and Pine Grove Street. Moved adoption of section a. Seconded. Moved indefinite postponement. Seconded. Indefinite postponement voted, (a) Route 6 only 144 . Moved the sum of $383,600.00 be appropriated for constructing sewers, including engineering costs and road repairs in connection therewith, on Route 6 only from Gellette Road to the Mattapoisett line and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow $383,600.00 under G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 (1); and that the Board of Public Works with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to contract for and expend any federal or state aid available for this project. Seconded. Moved indefinite postponement. Seconded. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted the sum of $383,600.00. ARTICLE 3 NARRAGANSETT BOULEVARD SEWER Moved to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a sum of money to extend sewer line northerly on Arsene Street to Wash' ington Street, westerly on Washington Street to Narragansett Boulevard and northerly on Narragansett Boulevard to the terminus, including all engineering services, and road reconstruction. Moved indefinite postponement. Seconded. Indefinite postponement voted. 145 . ARTICLE 4 FUNDING LABOR CONTRACTS Moved to vote to supplement the appropriations by adoption of Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting, May 3, 1986 for the purpose of funding the cost in Fiscal Year 1987 only, of the collective bargaining agreements be- tween the Town and the following labor groups, said agreements signed and dated prior to this Town Meeting. (a) Police Department - International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 381 — 1. Salaries and Wages Moved the sum of $44,55 1 .44. Seconded. Voted the sum of $44,551.44 unanimously. (b) Fire Department - Local 1555 International Association of Fire- fighters, A.F.L.-C.I.O. — 1. Salaries and wages Moved to pass over. (c) Highway Division - AFSCME Council 93, Massachusetts Public Employees — 1 . Salaries and wages Moved the sum of $28,666.4 1 . Seconded. Voted the sum of $28,666.41. (d) Water Division - Teamsters, Chauffers, Warehousmen and Helpers, Local 59 — 1 . Salaries and wages Moved to pass over. ARTICLE 5 AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL BY-LAW AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN Moved to amend the Personnel By-law set forth in Article 74 of the 1970 Town Meeting and in Article 3 of the 1971 Town Meeting Warrant and amendments thereto, by increasing the salary scales in Section 7, Position 146 . Classes Salary Wage and Miscellaneous Compensation Schedules, namely, Schedules B, C, D, and part of Schedule E. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 6 REVISING SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS Moved to revise the compensation of the town’s elected officers as allowed under Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the Mass. General Laws as amended by Chapter 226 of the Acts of 1982 and set their compensation to be effective July 1, 1986. a) Board of Selectmen - $8,026. 14 - Voted. (3 members) b) Town Clerk - $10,766.23 - Voted. c) Town Treasurer - $12,617.00 - Voted. d) Town Collector - $16,552.54 - Voted. e) Board of Assessors (3) $49,920.00 - Voted. f) Moderator - $336.45 - Voted. g) Tree Warden - $1,770.14 - Voted. h) Board of Health (3) $2,045.72 - Voted. ARTICLE 7 TOWN CHARGES Moved to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the following: (a) Fund salary and wage increases of non-union employees effective July 1, 1986 as authorized by the amendments voted under the Personnel By-Law: Moved the sum of $19,944.76. Seconded. Voted the sum of $19,944.76 unanimously. (b) Fund additional salary and operating expenses for Town Meeting the following departments, said sums to be added to previously voted ap- propriations for FY 1986. - 1 . Treasurer’s Moved to transfer $ 1 ,000.00 from the Treasurer’s Salary and Wage Account to Operating Expense. Seconded. Voted the sum of $1,000.00 unanimously. 2. Assessor’s Office - Moved the sum of $3,800.00 for Clerical as fol- lows: $1,408.00 from Assessor’s Salary Budget for FY 1987 and $2,401.00 from Assessor’s Computer Account for FY 1987 to Office Salary and Wage Account. Seconded. 147. Voted the sum of $3,809.00 unanimously. (c) Fund the salary increases of elected officials. Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 8 MINIMUM SALARIES - TEACHERS Moved to accept the provisions of Sections 40 of Chapter 7 1 as amended by Section 16 of the Chapter 188, the Public School Improvement Act of 1985, and to increase all teacher salaries to at least $18,000 per year. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 9 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET Moved to approve a sum of money to augment the amount voted under the category of Schools, Elementary and High School, within Article 5 of the May 3, 1986 Annual Town Meeting. Moved the sum of $3 1 7, 148.00. Seconded. Voted the sum of $317,148.00. ARTICLE 10 COMMITTEE TO STUDY TOWN HALL OPERATIONS (a) Moved to hear the report of the Committee to study Town Hall Operations. Seconded. (b) Moved to receive the report. Seconded. (c) Moved the sum of $8,400.00 to hire a professional management study firm to study the inner workings of town government exclusive of of the School Department. Seconded. Voted the sum of $8,400 unanimously. ARTICLE 1 1 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP Moved to rezone the following described property from Business District (B) to Single Family Residence District (RA), thereby extending the Residen- tial District area on West Island. Beginning at a point at the Southeast intersection of the South side of Causeway Road and the northwest side of Balsam Street, thence south- easterly along the west side of Balsam Street a distance of 120 feet to a point; thence westerly along a line parallel to the south side of Causeway Road a 148 . distance of 200 feet to a point; thence northerly along the east side of Alder Street a distance of 120 feet to a point; thence easterly along the south side of Causeway Road a distance of 200 feet to a point of beginning. Being fur- ther described as lots 45, 46, 47 and 48 on Fairhaven Assessors Plat 43A containing 24,000 sq. ft. more or less. Adoption not voted. Yes - 65 No - 107 ARTICLE 1 2 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP Moved to rezone the following described property from Business (B) District to Residence (RA) District; Lot 13 A of Assessors Plat 5 comprising 4300 sq. feet more or less, being a plot fronting 43 feet on Fort Street by 100 feet deep. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 13 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP Moved to rezone the following described property from Single Family District (RA) to Apartment District (RC) starting at a point 100 feet from the southeasterly intersection of Main Street and Maitland Street easterly for a distance of 400 feet more or less along the southerly line of Maitland Street; thence southerly for a distance of 112.30 feet more or less; thence westerly 400 feet more or less parallel to the southerly line of Maitland Street; thence northerly for a distance of 112.88 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Being lots 49 through 56 of Fairhaven Assessors Plat No. 22A containing approximately 45,152 square feet more or less. Moved indefinite postponement. Seconded. Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 14 ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTE Moved to accept the provisions of Section 26G of Chapter 148 of the Massachusetts General Laws as amended which reads as follows: In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, every building of more than seventy-five hundred gross square feet in floor area or every addition or more than seventy-five hundred gross square feet in floor area shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code; pro- vided, however, that in the case of said addition, such an adequate system of automatic sprinklers shall be installed in said addition only. No such sprinkler system shall be required unless sufficient water and water pressure exists. For purposes of this section, the gross square feet of a building or ad' dition shall include the sum total of the floor areas for all floor levels, base- 149. ments and sub-basements, measured from outside walls, irrespective of the existence of interior fire resistive walls, floors and ceiling. In such buildings or additions, or in certain areas of such buildings or ad- ditions, where the discharge of water would be an actual danger in the event of fire, the head of the fire department shall permit the installation of such other fire suppressant systems as are prescribed by the state building code in lieu of automatic sprinklers. Automatic suppressant or sprinkler systems shall not be required in rooms or areas of a telephone central office equip- ment building when such rooms or areas are protected with an automatic fire alarm system. Sprinkler systems shall not be required in a one story building having a fire resistance rating as prescribed in the state building code that is used solely for offices provided the building is protected by an automatic fire alarm system. This section shall not apply to buildings or ad- ditions used for residential purposes. The head of the fire department shall enforce the provisions of this section. This act shall apply to construction of buildings or additions or major alterations commenced after July first, nineteen hundred and eighty three. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 1 5 LICENSE TO INSTALL STORM DRAIN Moved to ratify the "LICENSE TO INSTALL STORM DRAIN” between the Town of Fairhaven and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts signed by the Board of Selectmen on the fifteenth day of September 1986 to allow the laying of a 42” drain from Main Street to the Acushnet River. License reads as follows: Town of Fairhaven, a municipality located within Bristol County, Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, grants to said Commonwealth, Department of Public Works District No. 6, a license permitting the grantee to construct, install and maintain over, through and across certain land of the grantor located in said town, a 42” diameter reinforced concrete storm drain, said drain to run from North Main Street to the Acushnet River, a distance of approximately 400’ and from station 48 + to station 52 + appearing on plan prepared by grantee "Reconstruction Route 6 Fairhaven”; further said drain is to be located immediately southerly of 60” drain of grantor appearing on said plan as "Herring River Conduit”; land of grantor to which reference is made may be more fully described as Lot 15A on Fairhaven Assessors Plat # 12 . 150. In witness whereof the grantor has caused these presents to be executed, delivered and its official seal affixed by its Board of Selectmen this 15th day of September 1986. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 16 TOWN MEETING MEMBERSHIP Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the legislature to enact the following special legislation: “Section 1. Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 400 of the Acts of 1969 is hereby repealed. Section 2. Section one of this Act shall take effect in April 1988.” The effect of which is to maintain the representative town meeting mem- bership in each precinct at five percent of the registered voters in the pre- cinct and to continue to allow any town meeting member to become a can- didate for re-election by giving written notice thereof to the Town Clerk at least forty-two days before election. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 1 7 SOCIAL DAY CARE CENTER (a) Moved to authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish an account entitled “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation for Social Day Care Center” into which will be paid receipts of the Council on Aging from fees, charges and other funds received from or designated for the social day care center of the Elder Day Care Program, said account to be subject to appropriation therefrom time to time to support the center. Seconded. Adopted unanimously. (b) Moved to authorize the Fairhaven Council on Aging to expend in Fis- cal Year 1987 a sum not to cumulatively exceed $20,000.00 from the account “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation for Social Day Care Center” for the purpose of providing a Day Care Program for Senior Citizens. Seconded. Adopted unanimously. 151 . ARTICLE 18 SEWER EASEMENT Moved to grant to Paul Vermette of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts or his nominee a permanent easement over through and across certain land of the Town hereinafter described for the purpose of constructing and main- taining a sanitary sewer, said easement to be granted on terms and condi- tions to be determined by and agreeable to the Board of Selectmen and that the Board be and is authorized to execute any documents on behalf of the Town and perform any other acts necessary or convenient to effect this grant. Land subject to this grant of easement is more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point, said point being at the Easterly terminus of Tim- othy Street, N 08 34’ 57” W, 18 feet more or less from the northeast corner of land now or formerly of Aris T. &. Catherine S. Papas; Thence N 81 25’ 03” E, 20.00 feet to a point; Thence S 08 34’ 57” E, 1296.87 feet to a point; Thence S 86 04’ 36” E, 523.93 feet to a point; Thence S 04 30” 07” W, 15.49 feet by land now or formerly of Paul R. Vermette to a stake; Thence S 02 56’ 07” W, 4.51 feet by land now or formerly of said Paul R. Vermette to a concrete bound; Thence N 86 04’ 36” W, 539.90 feet by land now or formerly of said Paul R. Vermette and land of Antone R. <5>c Lynne D. Beatriz to a point; Thence N 08 34’ 57” W, 1312.92 feet by land now or formerly of Aris T. Containing 36,735 square feet and being shown on a plan entitled “Plan showing proposed Sewer Easement in Fairhaven, Mass, over land of Town of Fairhaven for Paul R. Vermette”. Scale 1” = 60’, dated September 24, 1986 by Tibbetts Engineering Corp. said plan being on file at the office of the Fairhaven Board of Selectmen and Board of Public Works and to be recorded with Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds. Seconded. Voted adoption. 152 . ARTICLE 19 PEASE PARK PUMPING STATION Moved to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a sum of money to repair the pumps at the Pease Park Pumping Station. Seconded. Adopted unanimously sum of $1 1,000.00. ARTICLE 20 UNPAID BILL OF PRIOR YEARS Moved to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the payment of an unpaid bill of prior years in accordance with Section 64, Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as amended. Seconded. Moved indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted sum of $2,309.46. ARTICLE 21 OTHER BUSINESS To discuss any other business which may legally come before this meeting. Elaine Rocha Town Clerk FAIRHAVEN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1987 WALTER SILVEIRA AUDITORIUM ELIZABETH I. HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Meeting called to order at 9:00 A.M. The National Anthem was played. Invocation was given by the Rev. James Nickel, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church. The Moderator introduced those seated on stage. The Moderator stated that the warrant has been properly served and that a quorum was present. 2 The following Town Meeting Members were present: Precinct One 45 Precinct Two 46 Precinct Three 42 Precinct Four 46 Precinct Five 62 Precinct Six 33 At-Large 1 Total 285 Recognition to Lynwood Harriman on his retirement. Moved that the reading of the warrant and the return of service be omitted. Seconded. Voted. Moved that the Moderator be relieved from reading each article in its entirety and that he be allowed to refer to articles by number and title only. Seconded. Voted. Moved that all the appropriations from this Town Meeting be placed in the tax levy for the fiscal year from July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1988 unless otherwise specified. Seconded. Voted. Moved to recess the Annual Town Meeting until completion of the Special Town Meeting called for in a warrant for 9:15 A.M. in this audi- torium. Seconded. Voted. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Moved that the reading of the warrant and return of service be omitted. Seconded. Voted. Moved that the Moderator be relieved from reading each article in its entirety and that he refer to articles by number and title only. Seconded. Voted. ARTICLE 1 SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION AND SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION Moved the sum of $5,619,663.00 be appropriated, in addition to the $13,000,000 appropriated under Article 36 of the 1986 Annual Town Meet- ing, for constructing sewers, sewerage systems, and sewage treatment facili- ties (Project No. C-250635), in particular to construct the Wastewater Treat- ment Plant Improvements (Contract No. 13); that to meet this appropri- 154 . ation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $5,619,663 under G.L. c.44, s8( 1 5); that the Board of Public Works with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to contract for and expend any federal or state aid available for the project, provided that the total amount of the authorized borrowing for the project shall be reduced by the amount of such aid received prior to the issuance of bonds or notes under this vote; and that the Board of Public Works is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 2 MATTAPOISETT SEWAGE TREATMENT AGREEMENT Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 3 ROUTE 6 SEWER Moved the sum of $20,000 in addition to the $70,000 appropriated under Article 29(a) of the 1986 Annual Town Meeting for constructing a 15” sewer main on Huttleston Avenue from Green Street to Main Street; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Select- men is authorized to borrow $20,000 under G.L. c.44 s.7(l); that the Board of Public Works with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to con- tract for and expend any federal or state aid available for the project, and that the Board of Public Works is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Seconded. Voted. ARTICLE 4 EAST FAIRHAVEN ROUTE 6 SEWER EXPANSION Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 5 TOWN CHARGES Moved a sum of money to fund additional salary and operating ex- penses for the following departments: said sums to be added to previously voted appropriations for FY87. a) Highway Department - Operating Expense - The sum of $24,000 from Free Cash. Voted unanimously. b) Sewer Department - Operating Expense - Voted the sum of $2,000 unanimously. c) Council on Aging - Operating Expense - Voted the sum of $1,400 to be transferred from Salary ARTICLE 6 FUNDING LABOR CONTRACTS Moved to supplement the appropriation by adoption of Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting, May 3, 1986 for the purpose of funding the cost in FY 1987 only of the collective bargaining agreements between the Town and the following labor groups, said agreements signed and dated prior to this Town Meeting. a) Water Division - Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen b) Fire Department - Local 1555 International Association of Fire- fighters A.F.L.-C.I.O. the sum of $26,662. 16 from Free Cash unanimously. ARTICLE 7 AMENDMENT TO TOWN BY-LAWS Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 8 ENTERPRISE FUND ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTE Voted to adopt the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 39K, an act auth- orizing cities and towns to establish Enterprise Funds and to establish an Enterprise Fund for Water utility service pursuant to this section. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 9 ENTERPRISE FUND ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTE Voted to adopt the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 39K, an act auth- orizing cities and towns to establish Enterprise Funds and to establish an Enterprise Fund for Sewer utility service pursuant to this section. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 10 ENTERPRISE FUND ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTE Voted to adopt the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 39K, an act auth- orizing cities and towns to establish Enterprise Funds and to establish an Enterprise Fund for Landfill utility service pursuant to this section. Voted unanimously. 156 . ARTICLE 1 1 DISPOSITION OF REAL ESTATE Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, lease or otherwise transfer or alienate certain real estate presently owned by the Town and hereinafter more fully described on such consideration as the Board may determine; it being understood that the Board may act with respect to said real estate, or any portion thereof, and that the Board be and it is hereby authorized to execute and deliver and affix the Town Seal to any and all documents necessary and convenient to effect any and all transfers to be accomplished hereunder. Assessors Plot 28, Lot 22B Description . . . Land in Fairhaven, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the parcel to be conveyed at a point in the north line of land now or formerly of the Town of Fairhaven as shown on Plan of Land in Fairhaven, Mass, surveyed for Fairhaven Bever- 1” age Co., Inc., scale: = 100’, June 9, 1970, Cattley Hanack <5>c Richard Engineering Corp., recorded in B.C. (S.D.) Registry of Deeds Plan Book 83 Page 26: Thence N 18°'16’-22” W by Parcel B on said plan, 44.31 feet to a point; Thence S 71 °'43’-38” W by said Parcel B, 138.65 feet to a point being the Southeast corner of land now or formerly owned by Westfair Realty: 0 Thence S l -25’-17” W by other land of the Town of Fairhaven as shown on said plan to the point where this line intersects with the line next described; , Beginning again at the point beginning thence S 71 °-43 -38” W by other land of said Town as shown in said plan to the point where this line inter- sects the line last described. Consisting of 6,098 square feet of land more or less. Together with a right of way over Assessors Plot 28, Lot 22A to David Drown Blvd. for all purposes for which public and private roads are used in the Town of Fairhaven, including but not limited to motor vehicle traffic, and access for utility easements including but not limited to water, sewer, electric, gas and telephone lines. Voted unanimously. 157 . ARTICLE 1 2 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP Moved to rezone the following described property from Single Family (RA) District to Apartment (RC) District. The land situated in Fairhaven, County of Bristol, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being parcel numbered 8 on a plan entitled “Subdivision Plan of Land in Fairhaven”, Tibbetts Engineeringing Corp., surveyors, November 22, 1982, said Plan being filed with Certificate of Title No. 14003, Book 75, Page 397 and being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southerly side of Interstate Route I- 195 at the intersection of Interstate I- 195 and Adams Street, and running Easterly by a curve for a distance of seven hundred sixty and 95/100ths (760.95) feet to a point, thence turning and running S 03°-41’T7” W by Lot 7 as shown on said plan for a distance of one thousand one hundred six and 44.100ths (1106.44) feet to a point, Thence turning and running N 81M7’T0” W by land now or formerly of George H. Taber IV for a distance of seventy one and 82/100ths (71.82) feet to a point; Thence turning and running N 77 °-21’-40” W by land now or formerly of Elizabeth Disbury et al for a distance of three hundred fifty seven and 05/100ths (357.05) feet to a point; Thence turning and running N 09 °-42’'50” E by land now or formerly of said Elizabeth Disbury et al for a distance of nineteen and 50/100ths (19.50) feet to a point; Thence turning and running N 79 °00’-30” E by land now or formerly of Laura T. Hedge for a distance of eighteen and 65/100ths (18.65) feet to a point; Thence turning and running N 02 °57’-20” W by land now or formerly of said Laura T. Hedge and land now or formerly of Edward S. Scott et ux for a distance of two hundred sixty and 12/100ths (260.12) feet to a point; Thence turning and running N 89°-33’'50”W by land now or formerly of said Edward S. Scott et ux for a distance of one hundred (100) feet to a point; Thence turning and running northwesterly by Adams Street by a curve having a radius of 1057.45 for a distance of four and 97/100ths (4.97) feet to a point; Thence turning and running N 02°-35’'00” W by Adams Street for a distance of two hundred nine and 98/100ths (209.98) feet to a point; 158. Thence turning and running northwesterly by Adams Street by a curve having a radius of 845.00 for a distance of two hundred eighty-four and 57/100ths (284.57) feet to a point; Thence turning and running N 21 °53’-32” W by Adams Street for a distance to two hundred seventy and 60/100ths (270.60) feet to the point of beginning as the foregoing description may be modified by Land Court. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 13 Moved to rescind that part of the authorization for borrowing in the amount of $405,000 for engineering services for Step 2 for the Treatment Plant Sewer System Rehabilitation and Septic System Maintenance Pro- gram, which was voted on in Article 45 at the May 10, 1983 Town Meeting. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 14 ZEITERION THEATRE Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 1 5 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT Moved to accept the Equal Educational Opportunity Grant for the fis- cal year 1988 for the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District in the amount of $640,492. pursuant to Section 5, Chapter 70A of the General By-laws as amended by Chapter 188 of the Acts of 1985 and further that the Regional District School Committee is hereby authorized to expend the foregoing amounts for direct service expenditures. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 16 OTHER BUSINESS a) Moved to accept reports. Voted. b) Moved $1 ,000.00 from Surplus Revenue for Town Hall Study Committee. Voted unanimously. Special Town Meeting adjourned 1 1:30 A.M. 159 . ARTICLE 3 TO AMEND PERSONNEL BY-LAWS (Con’t.) SCHEDULE C FIRE DEPARTMENT July 1 1987 , Compensation Minimum Maximum Level 1 2 3 4 F'A'l* 5.63 6.25 after 1st year F'B'l* 6.89 F'C'l* 7.50 F'D'1'6* 6.25 Voted adoption. 3. Change the rate of compensation of the Fire Chief to 2.0 times the maximum rate of a Firefighter. Moved indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted amendment. SCHEDULE D POLICE DEPARTMENT July 1, 1987 Compensation Minimum Maximum Level 1 2 3 4 P'A'l 5.22 5.43 5.66 5.88 P-B'l 8.84 Voted adoption. 3. Change the rate of compensation of the Police Chief to 2.0 times the maximum rate of a Patrolman. Moved indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted amendment. 4. Change the rate of compensation of the Police Lieutenant to 1.8 times the maximum rate of a Patrolman. Moved indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted amendment. 160. 4. (Fire) Change the rate of compensation of the Deputy Fire Chief to 1.8 times the maximum rate of a Firefighter. Moved indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted amendment. SCHEDULE E July 1, 1987 Town State Election Election Wardens (per election) 47.70 62.01 Clerks (per election) 45.05 58.57 Workers (per election) 40.28 52.36 Registrars (per election) 71.02 92.05 Voted adoption. Seconded. Voted. Official Referee per game 7.50 Adult Program Supervisor night rate 6.63 Yearly Rate Moth Superintendent 937.93 Sealer of Weights Per Inspection Gas Hourly Rate Fire Alarm Lineman 5.63 Fire Alarm Groundsman 4.70 Underwater Scuba Diver, while diving 6.25 Assistant Superintendent Fire Alarm $750.34 quarterly, 3001.37 yearly System Grading License 125.06 per year 161 . RESUMED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AT 1 1:30 A.M. MAY 2, 1987 ARTICLE 1 MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK Moved to instruct the Selectmen to appoint the Measurers of Wood and Bark. Voted. ARTICLE 2 TOWN REPORT Moved to receive the Annual Report of the Town Officers. Voted. ARTICLE 3 TO AMEND THE PERSONNEL BY-LAWS IN- CLUDING CLASSIFICATION AND COMPEN- SATION PLAN Moved to amend the Personnel By-law including Classification and Compensation Plans set forth in Article 74 of the 1970 Town Meeting and in Article 3 of the 1971 Town Meeting Warrants and amendments thereto as follows: Add to Labor and Maintenance Group: To Change the level of Park Maintenance Craftsman in the Labor and Maintenance Group to Level 7. Add to Clerical and Office Service Group: Payroll Computer Operator - Level 8 Delete from Clerical and Office Service Group: Payroll Operator - Level 6 Moved indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted to amend. 162 . SCHEDULE B Replace all figures with the following: Schedule B Non-Exempt Levels July 1, 1987 Minimum Minimum Maximum Compensation 1 2 3 4 5 Level A 4.35 4.53 4.72 4.91 5.10 1 5.01 5.22 5.43 5.66 5.88 2 5.31 5.53 5.76 5.98 6.21 3 5.64 5.86 6.11 6.35 6.59 4 5.98 6.22 6.48 6.73 7.00 5 6.33 6.58 6.86 7.13 7.42 6 6.73 6.99 7.28 7.56 7.87 7 7.13 7.42 7.71 8.01 8.34 8 7.55 7.85 8.18 8.50 8.84 9 8.01 8.32 8.67 9.01 9.38 Schedule B Exempt Levels July 1, 1987 Minimum Maximum 1 2 3 4 5 10 8.49 8.82 9.19 9.55 9.94 11 9.00 9.35 9.73 10.13 10.53 12 9.54 9.93 10.32 10.74 11.17 13 10.11 10.52 10.94 11.38 11.83 14 10.72 11.15 11.59 12.05 12.54 15 11.36 11.82 12.30 12.77 13.29 16 12.04 12.53 13.04 13.54 14.08 17 12.76 13.28 13.82 14.36 14.95 18 13.53 14.07 14.64 15.23 15.88 Seconded. Voted. 163 . ARTICLE 4 TO FIX THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOWN’S ELECTED OFFICIALS TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1987 a) Board of Selectmen (3 members) 8,507.71 b) Town Clerk 12,581.15 c) Town Treasurer 13,374.02 d) Town Collector 20,000.00 e) Board of Assessors (3 members) 52,915.20 f) Moderator 356.64 g) Tree Warden 1,876.35 h) Board of Health (3 members) 2,168.47 Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 5 TOWN CHARGES Moved the following: 1 . Moderator 356.64 2. Selectmen a) Salary of Board 8,507.71 b) Other Salaries 75,279.95 c.) Operating Expenses 3,580.00 d) Capital Outlay 200.00 Rev. Sh. e) Out-of-State Travel 1.00 3. Town Accountant a) Salary 22,446.90 b) Operating Expenses 47,686.90** **$24,000 from Rev. Sharing Inch Annual Audit 4. Treasurer a) Salary-Treasurer 13,374.02 b) Other Salaries 25,692.92 c) Operating Expenses 10,050.00 5. Town Clerk a) Salary-Town Clerk 12,581.15 b) Other Salaries 25,381.14 c) Operating Expenses 2,623.50 6. Town Collector a) Salary-Collector 20,000.00 b) Other Salaries 44,510.17 c) Operating Expense 17,798.75 164 . 7. Assessors a) Salaries of Board 52,915.20 b) Other Salaries 26,383.90 c) Operating Expenses 13,660.00 e) Valuation Update 50,000.00 8. Town Hall a) Salaries/Wages 15,805.52 b) Operating Expenses 24,528.15 c) Capital Outlay IP 9. Council on Aging a) Salaries/Wages 48,161.77 b) Operating Expenses 8,990.00 Rev. Sh. 10. Election and Registration a) Salaries/Wages 19,953.40 b) Operating Expenses 5.320.00 1 1 . Town Meeting a) Salaries/Wages 835.12 b) Operating Expenses 2.950.00 12. Finance Committee a) Salaries/Wages 750.00 b) Operating Expenses 1.495.00 13. Tax Title Expense 6.500.00 14. Planning Board a) Salaries/Wages 900.00 b) Operating Expenses 3.282.00 15. Board of Appeals a) Salaries/Wages 1.600.00 b) Operating Expenses 1,450.00 16. Personnel Board a) Salaries/Wages 750.00 b) Operating Expenses 385.00 17. Legal Expense 45,000.00 18. Engineering 5,000.00 19. Conservation Commission a) Salaries/Wages 900.00 b) Operating Expenses 620.00 20. Police Department a) Salaries/Wages 887,041.27 b) Operating Expenses 90,100.00 c) Capital Outlay 25,446.00 Rev. Sh. d) Out-of-State Travel 1.00 165 . 0 21. Fire Department a) Salaries/Wages 542,738.96 b) Operating Expenses 41,350.00 c) Capital Outlay 1.950.00 22. Fire Alarm a) Salaries/Wages 11.999.23 b) Operating Expenses 3,612.50 23. Building Department a) Salaries/Wages 70,966.66 b) Operating Expenses 4.150.00 c) Capital Outlay 1,000.00 24. Tree Warden Salary 1,876.35 25. Dutch Elm Disease a) Salaries/Wages 6,063.20 b) Operating Expenses 4.410.00 26. Insect Pest Control a) Salaries/Wages 7,093.67 b) Operating Expenses 3.675.00 27. Shellfish Inspection a) Salaries/Wages 22.834.24 b) Operating Expenses 3.882.00 c) Capital Outlay 400.00 Rev. Sh. 28. Care of Dogs &c Other Animals a) Salaries/Wages 18,528.64 b) Operating Expenses 5.715.00 29. Civil Defense a) Salaries/Wages 1,815.65 b) Operating Expenses 8.501.00 c) Capital Outlay 500.00 30. Sealer of Weights &l Measures a) Salaries/Wages 3001.36 b) Operating Expenses 780.00 3 1 . Board of Health a) Salary/Board 2,168.47 b) Other Salaries 40,935.93 c) Operating Expenses 29,593.0 32. Mosquito Control Chapter 112, Acts of 1931 5.500.00 33. Administration a) Salaries/Wages 59,754.95 b) Operating Expenses 3.046.00 c) Capital Outlay 1.00 d) Out'of-State Travel 1.00 166. 34. Highway Division a) Salaries/Wages 473,192.91 b) Operating Expenses 149,200.00 c) Capital Outlay 1 . Sanitary Landfill 28,000.00 2. Rubbish Collection 138,525.00 3. Equipment Purchases 66,014.70 d) Out-of-State Travel 1.00 e) Street Re-surfacing 110,000.00 f) Sidewalks/Curbing 1 0,000.00 g) Sidewalk/Repairs 16,000.00 h) Curbing/Hard Surfacing 45,000.00 i) Drainage 12,000.00 35. Sewer Division a) Salaries/Wages 297,442.14 b) Operating Expenses 253,487.00 d) Out-of-State Travel 1.00 36. Water Division a) Salaries/Wages 216,188.06 b) Operating Expenses 200,191.00 37. Street Lighting 122,000.00 38. Veterans’ Services a) Salaries/Wages 9,650.59 b) Operating Expenses 35,687.00 39. Schools 7,774,591.00 40. Greater N. B. Regional Vocational Technical High School 166,420.00 41. Millicent Library 212,089.00 42. Park Division a) Salaries/Wages 48,031.69 b) Operating Expenses 6,852.00 c) Capital Outlay 7,500.00 43. Recreation Commission a) Salaries/Wages 15,415.52 b) Operating Expenses 2,980.00 44. Contributory Retirement 591,392.19 45. Group Insurance 336,600.00 46. Hurricane Barrier Assessment 13,200.00 47. Memorial Day 1,300.00 48. Mass. Employment Security 18,500.00 49. Non-Contributory Retirement 7,141.10 50. Reserve Fund 100,000.00 51. Town Insurance 367,340.00 167 . . 52. Town Report 5,000.00 53. Union Wharf 468.00 54. Municipal Debt 1,005,000.00 55. Municipal Interest 382,520.00 56. Interest on Revenue Loans 80,000.00 Moved to adjourn until Tuesday, May 5, 1987 at 6:30 P.M. in the Eliza- beth I. Hastings Middle School. Seconded. Voted unanimously to adjourn at 5:10 P.M. ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1987 WALTER SILVEIRA AUDITORIUM ELIZABETH HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Meeting called to order at 6:30 P.M. National Anthem was played. The Moderator stated that the meeting notice had been properly posted and that a quorum was present. ARTICLE 6 PROPAGATION OF SHELLFISH Moved to finance the propagation of shellfish. Seconded. Voted the sum of $1 1,000.00. ARTICLE 7 STREET LIGHTS Moved the sum of $74.91 to install and maintain street lights at the fol- lowing location: Ellis Avenue Pole #42538. a) Seconded. Voted the sum of $74.91 b) Phillips Street - Voted indefinite postponement. c) Weeden Place - Voted indefinite postponement. d) Saratoga Street - Voted indefinite postponement. 168. ARTICLE 8 RAPE CRISIS PROJECT Moved the sum of $2,000 to be used in conjunction with and addition to funds from the Greater New Bedford area communities for the Rape Crisis Project of the New Bedford Women’s Center. Seconded. Voted the sum of $2,000.00. ARTICLE 9 ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTE Moved to accept Chapter 143, Section 3Y of the Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to term of Building Commissioner which reads as follows: 3Y. Terms of Office of Local Building Commissioners and Inspectors. In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, inspector of buildings, building commissioners or local inspector so employed and designated under this section shall be appointed for a minimum term of three years and such three year terms or more shall not be diminished by an unexpired term of a predecessor, and he shall not be removed from office during his term except for just cause and after a hearing has been held on charges by and before the appointing authority. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 10 NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT Moved to change the name of the Shellfish Department to Natural Resource Department. Seconded. Voted adoption. ARTICLE 1 1 ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION Moved to adopt a non-binding resolution to preserve the existing open space on West Island for parklands, conservation lands and wildlife pre- serves. Seconded. Voted adoption. 169 . ARTICLE 1 2 DATA PROCESSING CENTER Moved the sum of $60,000.00 of which $28,000.00 from Revenue Shar- ing and $32,000.00 from the Tax Levy for expenses and all matters relating thereto of the Data Processing Center as established by Article 26 of the May 1, 1986 Town Meeting. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 1 3 ACCEPTANCE OF FEE SCHEDULE Moved to accept the following fee schedule pertaining to Fire Depart- ment permits: 1 . Blasting Permits $5.00 2. Oil Burner Permits 5.00 3. L.P.G. Storage Permits 5.00 4. Model Rockets Permits 2.00 5. Removal of Tanks Permits 5.00 per tank 6. New Tank Installation Permits 5.00 per tank 7. Smokeless/Black Powder Permits 3.00 8. Fire Report Photocopies 3.00 first page $1.00 each additional page 9. Fireworks Permits (N/C for Town) 5.00 10. Tank Truck Inspections 5.00 11. Portable Space Heaters - Used in Construction Sites (Temporary) 5.00 12. Fumigation Permits 3.00 Seconded. Voted. ARTICLE 14 AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW Moved to amend the By-Laws of the Town so as to add the following as a new chapter: Chapter XXVII Underground Storage Tanks Section 1. Purpose: The purpose of this Article is to supplement the Code of Massachusetts Regulations 527 Section 9 et Seq. relative to under- ground storage tanks and containers. Section 2. All new underground storage tanks and containers installed pursuant to 527 C.M.R. are covered by this by-law. 170 . Section 3. Tanks and containers covered by this by-law shall be of the environmental type which consists of a dual liner containment system. The dual liner containment requirement is meant to provide early de- tection of possible leakage should the liner or outer jacket covering fail due to corrosion or other causes. Section 4. Tanks and containers covered by this by-law shall be equipped with an inspection column leading to an area between the inner and outer walls of the dual liner containment type of tank. The inspection column is to be of such a design as to allow the con- tinuous monitoring of such tanks. Section 5. Enforcement: The provisions of this by-law shall be en- forced by the Board of Fire Engineers and the Fire Chief. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 1 5 ACCEPTANCE OF STATUTE Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 1 6 AMENDMENT TO TOWN BY-LAWS Moved to amend Chapter XVIII Dog By-law, Section 4: Impoundment Fees by amending the figure of $2.00 to $4.00 so that the By-law will read as follows: Section 4. Impoundment Fees: Any dog impounded hereunder, may be reclaimed as herein provided upon payment by the owner to the Dog Officer of the sum of $4.00 for each day such dog is kept. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 1 7 AMENDMENT TO TOWN BY-LAWS: LOCAL DOG PROGRAM Moved to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chap- ter 140, Section 147A, whereby all functions relating to the regulation of dogs pursuant to Sections 137 to 174D inclusive which would otherwise be performed by the County shall now be performed by the Town in accord- ance with the provisions of Section 147A. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 18 BUCKET TRUCK Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 1 9 SCHOOL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS Moved to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a sum of money for repairs and improvements at the elementary, middle and secondary public schools. a) High School - Voted indefinite postponement. b) Voted the sum of $36,000.00 from the Tax Levy to renovate boys and girls lavatory at East Fairhaven School. ARTICLE 20 HISTORICAL COMMISSION Moved the sum of $400.00 to defray expenses incurred in pursuant of its duties to promote, protect and preserve the heritage of Fairhaven. Seconded. Voted the sum of $400.00. ARTICLE 2 1 OLD STONE SCHOOL HOUSE Moved the sum of $900.00 for the renovation and/or maintenance including landscaping the Old Stone School House. Seconded. Voted the sum of $900.00 from Revenue Sharing. ARTICLE 22 MOBY DICK TRAIL COMMITTEE Moved the sum of $100.00 for the expenses of the Moby Dick Trails Committee whose function is educational and promotional of Fairhaven and vicinity. Seconded. Voted the sum of $100.00. ARTICLE 23 FORT PHOENIX Moved the sum of $1,500.00 for repairs, maintenance and improve- ments at Fort Phoenix. Seconded. Sum of $ 1 ,500.00 not voted. Moved the sum of $700.00. Seconded. Voted the sum of $700.00. 172 . ARTICLE 24 FIRE MUSEUM Moved the sum of $500.00 for repairs, maintenance and improve- ments of the Fire Museum. Seconded. Voted the sum of $500.00. ARTICLE 25 ACADEMY BUILDING Moved the sum of $468.00 for repairs, maintenance and improve- ments of the Academy Building. Seconded. Voted the sum of $468.00. ARTICLE 26 STUDY: WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM, WEST ISLAND Moved the sum of $35,000.00 be appropriated for the cost of engineer- ing services needed to determine the feasibility of the waste treatment sys- tem proposed by SEA Consultants for West Island and to determine the division of costs for this project among federal, state and local governments; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $35,000.00 under G.L. c.44 S.7(22). Moved indefinite postponement. Seconded. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted the sum of $35,000.00. ARTICLE 27 WEST ISLAND SEWER a) Voted indefinite postponement. b) Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 28 STABILIZATION FUND Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 29 STREET ACCEPTANCE - BAXTER AVENUE Moved the sum of $1.00 to accept the layout of the following described area as a public way and to take by eminent domain or acquire same by purchase, gift or other lawful means. Seconded. Voted the sum of $1.00 unanimously. 173. ARTICLE 30 STREET ACCEPTANCE - COTTONWOOD STREET Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 3 1 STREET ACCEPTANCE - DOGWOOD STREET Moved to accept the layout of land on Dogwood Street for use as a public way for the sum of $1.00. Description of Dogwood Street as shown on a plan entitled “Layout of Dogwood Street, 40’ wide, Fairhaven, MA, from the northerly sideline of Causeway Road 1700’ northerly, March 19, 1987, Scale: 1” = 40’, Arthur C. Thompson, Inc., Engineers Beginning at a point in the northerly line of Causeway Road at the southeast corner of land now or formerly of George R. Elaine Briggs; thence N 3 °48’ 00” East by said last named land, by land now or formerly of Robert Costa, by land now or formerly of Leo of Oscar &. Grace I. Gallant, by land now or formerly of Manuel M. Re- sendes, by land now or formerly of Francisco Coelho, Jr., by land now or formerly of Robert L. &. Patricia L. Connaughton, crossing Bluepoint Road, by land now or formerly of George worth Wright merly of Manuel Silva et ux, by land now or formerly of Walter J. &. Ruth Collyer, by land now or formerly of Donald P. A. land now or formerly of Robert J. &. Ethel A. Costa, by land now or formerly of Simon Enterprises LTD. 1700.00 feet to the northerly line of the aforemen- 174 . tioned Causeway Road; thence N 86° 12’ 00” west by the northerly line of Causeway Road 40.00 feet to the point of beginning. Seconded. Voted the sum of $1 .00. b) Dogwood Street from Cove Road north to end of Street. Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 32 STREET ACCEPTANCE - EBONY STREET Moved to accept Ebony Street from the northerly line of Causeway Road - north to the southerly line of Scallop Road as a Town Way. Voted not to accept article. ARTICLE 33 STREET ACCEPTANCE - FIR STREET Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 34 STREET ACCEPTANCE - WEEDEN ROAD a) Moved the sum of $320.00 to accept the layout of the following des- cribed area as a public way and to take same by eminent domain or acquire same by deed, gift, purchase or any other lawful means and to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds a sum of money there- fore. Description of Weeden Road as shown on plan entitled — “Plan of Land showing taking for Highway Purposes of land belonging to Whites Farm Inc., in Fairhaven, MA, Prepared for Town of Fairhaven, December 11, 1986, Scale: 1” = 40’, Arthur C. Thompson, Inc., Engineers &. Surveyors, Marion, MA.” Beginning at the southwesterly corner of the land to be taken, said corner being at an angle in the 33 foot wide accepted portion of Weeden Road; thence north 0 °37’ 51” west by the easterly line of the previously ac- cepted portion of Weeden Road 35.85 feet; thence south 48° 14’ 20” east by remaining land of Whites Farm Inc. 48.33 feet to the northerly line of the previously accepted portion of Weeden Road; thence south 84° 09’ 12” west by the northerly line of the previously accepted portion of Weeden Road 35.85 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 640 square feet more or less. 175 . Making takings as follows: Whites Farm Inc. — 640 square feet more or less; Seconded. Voted the sum of $320.00. b) Moved to accept the layout of the following described area as a public way and to take same by eminent domain, or acquire same by deed, gift, purchase or any other lawful means and to raise and appropriate, bor- row or transfer from available funds a sum of money therefore: Description of a portion of Weeden Road not previously accepted shown on a plan entitled “Street Acceptance Plan of a portion of Weeden Road in Fairhaven, MA, Prepared for Town of Fairhaven, December 12, 1” 1986, Scale: =40’, Arthur C. Thompson, Inc., Engineers Beginning at a concrete bound in the easterly line of land now or for- merly of Edith Elizabeth Smith, said bound marking an angle in Weeden Road and the southwesterly end of the 33 foot wide acceptance; thence north 83 °46’ 24” east by the southerly end of the previously accepted por- tion of Weeden Road 33.00 feet; thence north 6 °13’ 36” west by the east- erly line of the previously accepted portion of Weeden Road 447.02 feet; thence north 87° 03’ 34” east by land now or formerly of Whites Farm, Inc. 7.01 feet; thence south 6° 13’ 36” east by the said last named and by land now or formerly of Norman W. Denham et ux and the westerly end of Shawmut Avenue 440.80 feet to the intersection of the southerly line of Shawmut Avenue with the easterly line of Weeden Road, said intersection being the northwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Arthur P. Moved adoption. Seconded. Voted the sum of $1.00. 176 . ARTICLE 35 ROAD WORK a) Baxter Avenue - Voted indefinite postponement. b) Cottonwood Street - Voted indefinite postponement. c) Daniel Street - Voted indefinite postponement. d) Delano Street - Moved the sum of $10,363.00 to install curbing and sidewalk on the west side of Delano Street from existing sidewalk near Spring Street, north to Bridge Street. Moved adoption. Seconded. Finance Comm, voted indefinite postponement. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted the sum of $10,363.00. e) Dogwood Street - Voted indefinite postponement. f) Ebony Street - Voted indefinite postponement. g) Fir Street - Voted indefinite postponement. h) Florence Street - 1) Voted indefinite postponement. 2) Voted indefinite postponement. i) Hedge Street - Voted indefinite postponement. - j) Narragansett Blvd. Voted indefinite postponement. k) New Boston Rd. - Voted indefinite postponement. l) Nichols Street - Voted indefinite postponement. m) Ocean Avenue - Voted indefinite postponement. n) Pleasant Street - Voted indefinite postponement. o) Sconticut Neck Rd. - Voted indefinite postponement. p) Spring Street - Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 36 WATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION a) Voted indefinite postponement. b) Voted to pass over. c) Voted to pass over. d) Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 37 WATER MATTERS a) Voted indefinite postponement. b) Voted to pass over. c) Voted indefinite postponement. 177 . ARTICLE 38 WATER RELINING Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 39 WASHINGTON STREET SEWER Voted to indefinite postponement. Motion made to adjourn until Wednesday, May 6, 1987 at 6:30 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1987 WALTER SILVEIRA AUDITORIUM ELIZABETH L HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Meeting called to order at 6:30 P.M. National Anthem was played. The Moderator stated that the meeting notice had been properly posted and that a quorum was present. Moved to reconsider Article 5, Subsection 50 — Reserve Fund to trans- fer from Overlay Surplus $100,000.00. Moved adoption. Seconded. Voted the sum of $100,000.00 unanimously. ARTICLE 40 DRAINAGE Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 4 1 AMENDMENT TO TOWN BY-LAWS Moved to amend Chapter IV, Section 3, Contracts by Town Officers, to change the figure for competitor bids from $1,000 to $2,000. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 42 SEWER EXTENSIONS A) Voted Indefinite Postponement. B) Voted Indefinite Postponement. 178 . ARTICLE 43 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP (West Island) Moved to rezone from Business Use (B) to Single Family residence (RA) the following described property on West Island, thereby extending the area Residential District: Beginning at a point at the southeast intersection of the south side of Causeway Road and the northwest side of Balsam Street, thence south- easterly along the west side of Balsam Street, a distance of 120 feet to a point; thence westerly along a line parallel to the south side of Causeway Road a distance of 200 feet to a point; thence northerly along the east side of Alder Street a distance of 120 feet to a point; thence easterly along the south side of Causeway Road a distance of 200 feet to the point of beginning. Being further described as lots 45, 46, 47 and 48 on Fairhaven Assessor’s Plat 43A; containing 24,000 sq. ft. more or less. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 44 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP (West Island) Moved the Town to rezone from Single Family District (RA) to Rural District (RR) the whole of the area of West Island comprising lots 207A, 203A and 203 on Fairhaven Assessor’s Plat 43 and all of the area of Plats 43A, 43B and 43C on the Fairhaven Assessor’s Plats. The purpose in effect would change the dimensions for building lots from 15,000 square feet in area and 100 foot frontage to a required area of 30,000 square feet with 140 foot frontage. Moved. Adoption. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 45 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP (Railroad Bed) Moved the Town to rezone the following described property from In- dustrial District to Residence District: Beginning in the northerly line of the Town of Fairhaven, formerly New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad at the southwesterly corner of the parcel to be described: thence 19° 19’ 45” west by land now or for- merly of the town of Fairhaven 275 feet more or less; thence north 71 °39’ 15” east by land of Kurt Elmer Jensen and Ulla Bay Jensen and by land now 179 . or formerly of Joseph L. Faria 540 feet more or less to the westerly line of land now or formerly of East Shopping Center Realty Trust, the said last described line being the zone line of single family residence and industry; thence south 16° 53’ 01” east by land now or formerly of the East Shopping Center Realty Trust and by land of the Town of Fairhaven 275 feet more or less; thence south 71 °39’ 15” west by the said last named land 526.26 feet to the point of beginning. The above described parcel being shown on a plan entitled ‘‘Town of Fairhaven, MA, Zoning Plan, Land of Kurt Elmer Jensen &. Ulla Bay Jen- sen, February 8, 1987. Scale: 1” = 100’, Arthur C. Thompson, Inc., Engi- neers Moved. Adoption. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 46 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP (Weeden Road) Voted Indefinite Postponement. ARTICLE 47 GROUP INSURANCE Voted Indefinite Postponement. ARTICLE 48 EMPLOYEE DENTAL INSURANCE Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 49 EASEMENT Moved the Town to ratify the action of the Board of Selectmen grant- ing an easement to Commonwealth Electric Company for the installation and maintenance of a padmount transformer at the Town’s water well site off Tinkham Lane, Mattapoisett as set out in document entitled “Grant of Easement” dated February 17, 1987, a copy of which is available for inspec- tion at the office of the Board of Selectmen. Moved adoption. Seconded. Moved adoption unanimously. 180. ARTICLE 50 REPAIRS TO TOWER CLOCK moved the sum of $2,400.00 to repair the clock in the tower of the Town Hall. Moved adoption. Seconded. Finance Committee moved indefinite postponement. Not voted. Voted the sum of $2,400.00 from the Tax Levy. ARTICLE 51 STATE AID TO HIGHWAYS A) Moved to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Public Works to accept and enter into contract for the expenditure of any funds alloted or to be allotted by the Commonwealth for the construction, re- construction and improvement of town roads. Moved adoption. Seconded. Voted adoption. ARTICLE 5 1 STATE AID TO HIGHWAYS B) Moved the sum of $61,000.00 to be used in conjunction with an in addition to any funds allotted by Commonwealth for said work (A). Seconded. Voted the sum of $61,000.00. ARTICLE 52 INTEREST ON LOANS Moved the sum of $100,000.00 for payment of interest on loans voted by Town Meeting. Seconded. Voted the sum of $100,000.00. ARTICLE 53 BOND EXPENSE Moved the sum of $25,000.00 to pay all expenses incurred for bonds voted by Town Meeting. Seconded. Voted the sum of $25,000.00. 181 . ARTICLE 54 BORROW IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE Moved to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of revenue of the finan- cial year beginning July 1, 1987. Seconded. Voted adoption. ARTICLE 55 TRANSFER FROM EXCESS AND DEFICIENCY Voted to pass over. ARTICLE 56 REPORT OF COMMITTEES Tourism Committee reported on Commemorative Plates and progress. Moby Dick Trail reported on progress. Report on Town Forest. ARTICLE 57 OTHER BUSINESS Moved to act upon any other business which may legally come before this meeting. Moved to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. Seconded. Adjourned Sine Die. Elaine Rocha Town Clerk 182 . SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 1987 Walter Silveira Auditorium Elizabeth Hastings Middle School Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Town Clerk. The National Anthem was played. The Town Clerk introduced those seated on stage. The Town Clerk stated that the warrant was properly posted and that a quorum was present. The following Town Meeting Members were present: Precinct One 36 Precinct Two 35 Precinct Three 33 Precinct Four 24 Precinct Five 38 Precinct Six 31 At-large 13 Total 210 Voted that the reading of the warrant and the return of service be omitted. Voted that the Moderator be relieved from reading each article in its entirety and that he be allowed to refer to articles by number and title only. Voted that all appropriations voted at this Town Meeting be placed in the tax levy for the fiscal year from July 1, 1987 thru June 30, 1988 unless otherwise specified. Voted the election of John Moore as acting Moderator. Moderator allowed discussion by Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Study Committee members, Kennedy Shaw and other Town Meeting mem- bers regarding the Kennedy Shaw Report. 183 . ARTICLE 1 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Moved to add the following as a Section 21 to Chapter 1 1 1 of the Town By-laws: “Section 21: There shall be a Department of Finance which will be under the direction of the Treasurer. The Department of Finance shall pro- vide personnel and equipment to the offices of the Treasurer, Board of Assessors, Town Accountant, Town Collector and Purchasing Officer which shall be the Division of the Department of Finance. The Treasurer acting as director will coordinate the activities of the various divisions of the Department of Finance, and subject to applicable law shall supervise the operation of those divisions.” Seconded. Moved to amend by changing ‘Treasurer’ in the second line to ‘Director of Finance/Treasurer acting as director’ in line five to Director of Finance. Seconded. Voted adoption of amendment unanimously. Voted adoption of article as amended unanimously. ARTICLE 2 SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO APPOINT TREASURER Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact special legislation whereby, not withstanding General Laws Chapter 41, Section 1, the Town Treasurer shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a term of one to three years as determined by the board. Seconded. Moved to amend that the present Treasurer’s term shall cease upon the appointment of a new Treasurer. Seconded. Voted adoption of amendment unanimously. Voted adoption of the article as amended unanimously. ARTICLE 3 DUTIES OF THE TREASURER BY-LAW Moved to add the following as Section 22 to Chapter 1 1 1 of the Town By-laws: “Section 22: The Treasurer shall be appointed by the Board of Select- men for a term of one to three years and may be removed at their discretion. The Treasurer shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties. Dur- ing the time that he/she holds office, he/she shall hold no elective town office, but he/she may be appointed by the Selectmen, or with their ap- proval by any other town officer, board, committee, or commission, to any other town office or position consistent with the office. He/she shall receive 184 . such aggregate compensation; not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor, as the Selectmen may determine. He/She shall act by and for the Selectmen in any matter which they may assign to him/her relating to the administration of the financial affairs of the Town or of any Town office or department under their supervision and control, or with the approval of the Selectmen, may perform such other duties as may be requested of him/her by any other Town officer, board, committee or commission. In addition to those duties otherwise established by law, the specific duties and qualifications of the Treasurer shall be as follows: The Treasurer shall be responsible for the operation of the Finance Department including the Division of Accounting, Collection, Assessing, Treasury and Purchasing. The Treasurer shall be responsible for assisting the Executive Secretary in the preparation of the budget and the long- range strategic financial plan. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the planning and implementing the computerization of the financial records of the Town. The Treasurer shall be professionally qualified for the position in terms of training and experience. He/she shall have a Bachelors Degree in Business or Public Adminis- tration or a related field. A Masters Degree and a CPA are desirable. He/she shall have a minimum of 8 years of experience in public or private sector financial management, at least half of which shall be in a supervisory position, and shall have knowledge of computers, accounting and budgeting. He/she shall have a demonstrated ability to work diplomatically with citizens and employees and shall be able to be bonded. The Selectmen may from time to time vary the duties and qualifications of the Treasurer if they find that such variance is in the best interest of the Town and does not derogate from the intent of the By-laws, and is not otherwise contrary to law.” Seconded. Moved to amend by changing the word ‘Treasurer’ wherever it appears in the article to ‘Director of Finance.’ Seconded. Voted adoption of the amendment unanimously. Voted adoption of article as amended unanimously. 185 . ARTICLE 4 ASSESSORS - APPOINTMENT BY SELECTMEN Moved to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws General Laws Chapter 41, Section 25, whereby a board of three assessors will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve a term of not more than three years. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. ARTICLE 5 ASSESSORS (a) Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact special legislation whereby notwithstanding General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 24, the Chair- man of the Board of Assessors shall be chosen by the Board of Selectmen, and the members of the Board of Assessors shall be paid salaries set by the Board of Selectmen. Seconded. Voted adoption unanimously. (b) Moved to amend Town By-laws by adding a Section 23 to Chapter 111 thereof as follows: Section 23: The Board of Assessors appointed by the Board of Select- men shall consist of three members one of whom shall be designated as “Chairman”. The Chairman of the Board of Assessors shall work on a full- time basis and have professionally established qualifications by reason of education and experience. He/she during his/her tenure shall hold no elective or appointive office nor be engaged in any other business or occu- pation. He/she shall be responsible for the overall operations of the office of the Board of Assessors including but not limited to the making of assess- ments and performance of other duties not the responsibility of the remain- ing two members. The other two members shall be appointed to serve on a part-time basis. Their duties will be restricted to hearing appeals and deciding abatements. The Selectmen may from time to time vary the duties and qualifications of the members of the Board of Assessors if they find that such variance is in the best interest of the Town and does not derogate from the intent of the by-laws, and is not otherwise contrary to law. Seconded. Voted unanimously. 186 . ARTICLE 6 SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO APPOINT COLLECTOR Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth to enact special legislation whereby, not with- standing General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 1, the Collector of Taxes shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a term of not more than three years as determined by the Board, at a salary set by the Board and may be removed by them at any time for cause after a hearing. Seconded. Moved to amend that the present Collector of Taxes’ term shall cease upon the appointment of a new Collector of Taxes. Seconded. Voted adoption of amendment unanimously. Voted adoption of article as amended unanimously. ARTICLE 7 BY LAW DIVISION OF PURCHASING Moved to add the following as a Section 24 to Chapter 1 1 1 of the Town By-laws: “Section 24: There shall be a division of purchasing within the Depart- ment of Finance which division shall be under the direction of a Purchasing Officer. The Purchasing Officer shall be appointed by the Board of Select- men for a term of one to three years and may be removed at their discretion. He/she shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his/her duties. He/she may be appointed by the Selectmen or, with their approval by another Town officer, board, committee or commission, to any other Town office or position consistent with his/her office. He/she shall receive such aggregate compensation, not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor, as the Selectmen may determine. The Purchasing Officer, under the general direction of the Treasurer shall be responsible for the operation of the Purchasing Division. The duties shall include central purchasing, contract administration, risk management and inventory control. The Purchasing Officer shall be qualified for the position in terms of education and training. He/she shall have an Associate of Arts Degree in Business or a related field. A Bachelors Degree would be preferred. He/she shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience doing administrative work in the private or public sector, preferably in the areas of purchasing, con- tract administration or risk management, with the knowledge of computers desirable. He/she shall have a demonstrated ability to work diplomatically with the public, vendors and employees. The Selectmen may vary the duties and qualifications of the Purchasing Officer if they find such variance is in the best interest of the Town and 187. does not derogate from the intent of the bydaws, and is not otherwise con- trary to law. Seconded. Moved to indefinitely postpone. Seconded. Indefinite postponement not voted. Voted adoption of article - 120 Yes 58 No. ARTICLE 8 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY POSITION BY-LAW (a) Moved to accept the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 41, Sec- tion 23A, and to amend Town by-laws by adding a Section 20 to Chapter 1 1 1 as follows: “Section 20: The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized and em- powered to appoint an executive secretary for a term of one to three years. He/she shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his/her duties. During the time of holding office he/she shall hold no elective town office, but he/she may be appointed by the Selectmen or, with their approval, by any other Town officer, board, committee or commission to any town office or position consistent with his/her office. He/she shall receive such aggre- gate compensation, not exceeding the amount appropriated therefor, as the Selectmen may determine. He/she shall act by and for the Selectmen in any matter which they may assign to him/her relating to the affairs of the Town or of any town office or department under their supervision and con- trol or, with the approval of the Selectmen, may perform such other duties as may be requested of him/her by any other town officer, board, committee or commission.” The Executive Secretary shall serve as the executive head of the Town government, exercising the delegated powers of the Board of Selectmen. The individual shall exercise supervision over all of the employees and operations coming under the purview of the Board of Selectmen. The individual is responsible for establishing budgeting, personnel and strategic planning sys- tems for the Town. The individual appointed to the position will be qualified on the basis of education and experience to carry out the duties of the job. He/she will have a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Busi- ness Administration or a related field. A Masters Degree is preferred. He/she will have a minimum of five years responsible experience as a Municipal Manager, as Assistant Manager or a major municipal depart- ment head, experience with data processing, budgeting, personnel admin- istration or strategic planning. 4 /m / mi Spfcwi Itum U(£Jma He/she will have demonstrated ability to deal diplomatically and effec- tively with citizens and employees, to deal with the media and to provide leadership to the community. The Selectmen may from time to time vary the duties and qualifications of the Executive Secretary if they find that such variance is in the best interest of the Town and if it does not derogate from the intent of the by-laws and is not otherwise contrary to law. Seconded. Voted unanimously. ARTICLE 9 SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO STRIKE PORTION OF BPW SPECIAL LEGISLATION Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 10 TOWN BUILDING MAINTENANCE Voted to indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 1 1 APPROPRIATION FOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT B.P.W. Moved the sum of $14,500.00 to fund the salary of an Assistant Super- intendent of the Board of Public Works who will report directly to the Superintendent of the Board of Public Works and who will be responsible for the day to day operation of the department, and whose duties will other- wise be determined by the Board of Public Works. Seconded. Voted to sum of $14,500.00. ARTICLE 1 2 PLANNING BOARD - FEE SCHEDULE Moved to authorize and direct the Planning Board to establish a sched- ule of fees for filing subdivision and condominium development plans, and any other matters brought before that Board, the filing of which results in expense to the Town, including but not limited to the costs to the Board of expert, professional advice. Seconded. Voted adoption. ARTICLE 1 3 REVISING SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS Moved to revise the compensation of the Town’s elected officers as allowed under Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws as amended by Chapter 226 of the Acts of 1982 and set their compen- sation, to be effective January 1, 1988. (2) Town Clerk - $25,955.17 Seconded. Voted unanimously. 189. ARTICLE 14 TOWN CHARGES Moved the following: 1. Town Clerk a. Salary - Transfer $13,374.02 from Treasurer’s Salary Account. b. Other Salaries - Transfer $67.20 from Treasurer’s Other Salary Account. c. Operating Expense - Transfer $810.00 from Treasurer’s Operating Expense. 2. Selectmen’s Office a. Other Salaries - indefinitely postpone. b. Operating Expense - indefinitely postpone. 3. Treasurer a. Salary of Treasurer - Moved sum of $20,000.00. b. Operating Expense - Moved sum of $5,000.00. 4. Assessors a. Other Salaries - Moved sum of $12,000.00 Seconded. Voted: $13,374.02 from Treasurer’s Salary, $67.20 from Treasurer’s Other Salary, $810.00 from Treasurer’s Operating Expense, $20,000.00 for Salary of Treasurer and $5,000.00 for Treasurer’s Operating Expense, $12,000.00 Assessors Other Salaries. ARTICLE 1 5 SEWER EXTENSION (A) Voted unanimously to borrow $834,000.00. (With Fed. or State aid). Moved the sum of $834,000.00 for constructing sewers, including engi- neering and road repair in the following areas: In East Fairhaven - Grinnell Street, Rivert Street, Mangham Way, Bates Street, Kane Street, Shaw Road, Jeannette Street, Florence Street, Sylvia Street, Perry Street, Birch Street and Pine Grove Street; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is author- ized to borrow $834,000.00 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws; that the Board of Public Works with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to contract for and expend any Federal or State aid available for the project (provided, that no monies shall be expended hereunder unless a grant is authorized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts), and that the Board 190 . of Public Works is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Seconded. Voted unanimously to borrow $834,000.00. (With Federal or State Aid). (B) Moved that $689,000.00 as appropriated for constructing sewers including enginnering and road repair in the following areas; Long Road, Gardner Street, Boston Hill Road, Roseanne Drive, Ridgecrest Avenue and a section of Alden Road; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $689,000.00 under Chap- ter 44 of the Gen. Laws; that the Board of Public Works with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to contract for and expend any Federal or State aid available for the project (provided, that no monies shall be expended hereunder unless a grant is authorized by the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, and that the Board of Public Works is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Seconded. Voted unanimously to borrow $689,000.00 (with Fed. or State aid). ARTICLE 16 SEWER EXTENSION Moved that $447,000.00 is appropriated for construction of sewers includ- ing engineering and road repairs northerly on Arsene Street to Washington Street, westerly on Washington Street to Narragansett Boulevard and northerly on Narragansett Boulevard to the terminus; that to meet this ap- propriation, the Treaurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $447,000.00 under Chapter 44 of the Gen. Laws; that the Board of Public Works with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to con- tract for and expend all funds allocated for the project; and that the Board of Public Works is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Seconded. Voted unanimously to borrow $447,000.00 ARTICLE 1 7 AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP Voted indefinite postponement. ARTICLE 18 UNPAID BILLS OF PRIOR YEARS Moved the sum of $8,541.34 for the following unpaid bills of prior years: Harold J. Brady, Consultant $6,500.00 Seaport Business Forms $2,041.34 Seconded. Voted the sum of $8,541.34 unanimously. 191 . ARTICLE 19 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP (a) Moved to authorize the Board of Selectmen to establish a Sister City with the City of Tosashimizu in Japan for the purpose of creating mutual understanding between the people of our two great communities and further to adopt a Resolution for this purpose to be presented to the government of Tosashimizu. Seconded. Voted unanimously. (b) Moved the sum of $15,000.00 to pay for the expense involved with sending a contingent of persons to the City of Tosashimizu, Japan for the official signing of an agreement between the two communities to establish the Sister City. Seconded. Voted the sum of $15,000.00 ARTICLE 20 OTHER BUSINESS Moved that the Selectmen are encouraged and authorized to apply for state grants which may be or become available which will assist in the imple- mentation of the articles of town management changes adopted at this Special Town Meeting and that the Selectmen are authorized to expend any grants received. Seconded. Voted unanimously. Moved to adjourn at 1 1:20 P.M. Seconded. Meeting adjourned sinedie. Elaine Rocha Town Clerk 192 . JURY LIST - 1987 Abrams, Daniel B, 60 Spring Street - Smoke Alarms Maker Aguiar, Victoria, 41 Sedgewick Road, Secretary Alves, David, 223 Main Street, Processing Manager Ashworth, Patricia, 150 Alden Road - Proprietor, Women’s Apparel Bell, Dorothy M., 15 Saratoga Street - Self-employed Benoit, David A., 54 Howland Road - Foreman Berberian, Michael, 14 Magnolia Avenue - Grocery Clerk Berry, Donna M., 20 Adams Street - Head Cashier Bettencourt, Mary, 1 1 Birchfield Street - Owner - Coffee Shop Booth, Jean M., 8 Allen Street - Housewife Bowman, Douglas G., 81 Middle Street - Self-employed Burke, Alberta, 103 E. Morgan Street - Supervisor Carreiro, Joseph, 15 Holcomb Street - Kitchen Worker Catalfomo, Doreen G., 21 Jesse Street - Cashier Chadwick, Anne E., 97 Main Street - Adoption Social Worker Charpentier, Theodore P., 141 New Boston Road - Foreman Chouinard, Mark, 46 Rotch Street - Master Plumber Costa, Harriet, 99 Adams Street - Housewife Costa, Jane, 57 Bay Street - Housewife Couto, Mary H., 39 Newbury Avenue - Housewife Cromwell, Cynthia A., 23 Ash Street - Sales Clerk Cruz, Sharline E., 1 Middle Street - Packer Daniel, Jane, 55 Chestnut Street - Student Davignon, David G., 82 Pilgrim Avenue - Boat Builder Desrosiers, Annette, 6 Lincoln Drive - Standard Times Pub. DeTerra, Kenneth D., 9 Grape Street - Electrician Doyle, Daniel L., 339 Sconticut Neck Road - Journeyman-Offset Pressman Dugas, Gail, 35 Washington Street - RN-Staff Nurse Faria, Katherine R., 2 Day Street - Salesperson Farstad, Marie Ann, 41 Center Street - Sales Clerk Feener, Mary, 7 Fort Street - Self-employed Ferland, Linda, 6 Maple Avenue - Child Care Ferreira, Henry, 30 Weeden Road - Art Instructor Ferreira, Robert, 6 Newton Street - Landscape Designer Forand, Carol A., 30 Bellevue Street - Procedures Clerk I Francis, Colleen A., 46 Gellette Road - Supervisor 193 . Gallagher, Shawn, 75 E. Morgan Street - Gen. Bakery Clerk Gillum, Audrey M., 15 Hiller Avenue - Retired RN-Supervisor Gillum, Donna M., 141 Balsam Street - Homemaker Girouard, Kathleen M., 17 River Avenue - Data Entry Billing Clerk Gonneville, Richard C., 25 Evergreen Street - Controller Goupil, June, 35 Middle Street - Retired-Bookkeeper Griffiths, David M., 4 Holiday Drive - Student Hawk, David, Jr., 32 Gilbert Street - Correctional Officer Herring, James R., 237 New Boston Road - Prod. Develop. Manager Hodson, Amelia, 26 Rotch Street - Winder Tender Hoyle, Robert J., 22 Diamond Street - Unemployed Isherwood, Karen, 25 Newbury Avenue - Laundry Worker Katz, Howard A., 22 Bonney Street - Self-employed Kirkwood, Linda M., 9 Francis Street - Medical Assistant Koczera, Steven, 13 Eddy Street - Service Manager Lavalette, Gary E. 2 1 Day Street - Foreman - Plumber , Journeyman, Lopes, Elizabeth A., 17 Ridgecrest Avenue - Housewife Lopes, Frances M., 463 Bridge Street - Ins. Representative Loria, Michael R., 179 Main Street - Data Communications Lorraine, Frederick G., 46 Cherry Street - Self-employed Maloney, Patrick, 17 Coe Street - Clerk/Driver Martin, Elizabeth M., 21 Paul Street - Office Worker Martins, Karen M., 3 Nonquitt Avenue - Courier McGee, Arthur F., 15 Newton Street - Jr. Custodian Medeiros, Rosanne, 30 Cherry Street - Manager Melo, John M., 376 Bridge Street - Bldg. Maint. Manager Mitchell, Jannine, 24 Fort Street - Housewife Moniz, Rose Marie, 20 Roy Street - Baker Mullin, William W., 27 Silver Shell Beach - Maint. Engineer Nash, Robin D., 23 Ash Street - Postal Clerk Pacheco, Myron, Jr., 40 Veranda Avenue - Truck Driver Perron, Susan, 43 Rotch Street - School Crossing Guard Peters, John, 43 Cedar Street - Painting Contractor Pimental, Carol A., 12 Bridge Street - Parts Person Pires, Ezara, 14 Oak Grove Lane - Bus Driver Pontebriand, Ronald D., 24 Cottage Street - Foreman Pothier, Nancy, 67 Spring Street - Office Worker Power, Gloria, 33 Capeview Street - Clerk/Cashier 194 . Price, Diane M., 40 Bridge Street - Secretary Randal, Raymond H., 2 Meadow Lane - Coating Tech. Rezendes, Mildred A., 4 Green Street - Retired-Bookkeeper Romsey, Patricia B., 8 Green Street - Bookkeeper Santos, August Gregory, 50 Union Street - Sales Rep. Santos, Joseph, 1 1 1 E. Winsor Street - Tire Inspector Saunders, Thomas C., 53 Cherry Street - Packer, Handler Sena, Eugenia, F., 22 Birchfield Street - Cashier/Clerk Shepard, Gina V., 9 Coggeshall Street - Bartender Silveira, Jorge M., 1 1 Lawton Street - Cloth Inspector Simas, Antone M., 19 Jameson Street - Supervisor - Staffon, Gary J., 187 Alden Road Grower Sylvia, Deborah G., 55 Hedge Street - Asst. Head Teller Sylvia, Helena M., 138 Spring Street - Quality Control Texeira, Dorothy, 32 Hawthorne Street - Blader, Waitress Tobertga, Kenneth, Jr., 32 Cedar Street - Correction Officer Vasconcellos, Patricia A., 342A Washington Street - Bldg. Supervisor Vaudry, Louis F., Jr., 20 Brook Drive - Retired-Sales Rep. Verronneau, Margaret E., 9 Florence Street - Floorperson Vieira, Debra A., 90 Main Street - Unemployed York, Carol L., 42 Bayview Avenue - Cashier/Attendant 195. INDEX Accountant Analysis of Appropriation Accounts 16 Analysis of Revenue Sharing Appropriations FY 87 27 Balance Sheet 30 Report of Financial Transactions Receipts 47 Report of Financial Payments 50 Summary of Revenue Appropriations 26 Summary of Revenue Sharing Appropriations 29 Appeals Board 91 Board of Assessors 46 Board of Public Works 72 Highway Division 75 Park Division 78 Sanitation Division 77 Water Division 135 Water Pollution Control Facility Collection System 100 Building Department 90 Civil Defense 76 Conservation Commission 109 Council on Aging 87 Fairhaven-New Bedford/Tosashimizu, Japan Sister-City Committee 80 Fire Department 110 Fire Alarm 89 Health Department 104 Animal Control 108 Animal Inspector 108 Community Nurse Association 92 Sanitarian 106 196 . Historical Commission 88 Housing Authority 96 Information About the Town 4 Jury List 193 Millicent Library 83 Memoriam 2 Mosquito Control Project, Bristol County 115 Planning Board 92 Police Department 99 Recreation Commission 119 Retirement Board 95 School Department 121 School Committee and Superintendent’s Report 121 Special Needs Information 124 Enrollment 134 Financial Statement 133 Selectmen’s Message 14 S.R.P.E.D.D 102 Town Collector 37 Town Clerk 44 197 . Town Election — April 7, 1987 136 Town Meeting Special Town Meeting 'January 15, 1987 143 Annual Town Meeting - May 2, 1987 153 Resumed Annual Town Meeting - May 2, 1987 162 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting - May 5, 1987 168 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting - May 6, 1987 178 Special Town Meeting - September 24, 1987 183 Town Officers 5 Town Planner 78 Treasurer 60 Cash Accounts 61 Debt and Interest 62 Outstanding Debt 63 Report of Summary of Outstanding Debt 64 Tax Titles 45 Trust Funds 65 Tax Rate Recapitulation Fiscal 1988 67 Tree Department 97 Veterans’ Services 88 Weights and Measures 116 198 . / .