Our Vision (adopted by the Board of Selectmen) Plymouth is America's Hometown. Through our history, our government and our people, we reflect the basic tenets of America: freedom, community, and diversity. In all aspects of our town, we shall promote these tenets. Our government shall provide a high level of service to our citizens, be responsive to their needs and advocate on their behalf. Through responsible budgeting, best management practices, effective planning, utilization of technology, and innovative thought, our government will provide the highest level of service possible. Our public education will provide our children with the opportunity to be whatever they want to be and to prepare them to be responsible citizens of the world. Through a strong educational program and with well built and maintained facilities, this vision will be sustained. Our economy will encourage businesses of all sizes to locate, build and grow in Plymouth. Through the development of strong public and private initiatives, Plymouth will provide the necessary tools to encourage economic growth and job development. Our quality of life will remain high. Through the effective delivery of services to our citizens, long-term planning, respect for our natural environment, a strong educational system, a vibrant economy, and a diverse and attractive community, Plymouth will remain a desirable location for people to live. With an eye to the future, a respect for our history and with pride in our community, Plymouth will be a model for the state and the nation. Cover: New Arch Bridge over restored Town Brook at Off Billington Street ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Town of Plymouth Massachusetts FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 2014 Town Report Edited by Laurence R. Pizer, Town Clerk Printed by The Country Press, Lakeville, MA IN MEMORIAM 5HWLUHH'HDWKV James R. Andersen Police Officer Lylis Barnes Poll Worker Virginia P. Bramhall Librarian Ann Brown Cafeteria Worker Eleanor Bumpus Teacher Esther M. Bustin Receptionist/Aide Bruce Cashman Town Meeting Member George R. Crombie DPW Director Ripley B. Crowell DPW Sewer Asst Plant Oper James Crowley School Committee, Town Meeting Member Norma Devoto Special Needs Aide Robert Dickie Teacher Constance Myrhill Finnegan Clerk, Poll Worker Chester Flattery Custodian Kenneth T. Gibbs DPW – Highway Laborer Robert D. Keay DPW – Pump Station Oper William Luzader Teacher Gregory Todd Maloney Police Officer Kathleen Morey Teacher Thomas Mulholland Custodian James Murphy Teacher Anna Paoli Teacher Russell K. Pittsley DPW – Carpentry & Maint Robert Po Custodian Richard Ragazzini Custodian Jane Russell Teacher Alice Salter Teacher Christian W. Schembri COA Director, Poll Worker Theresa C. Smith Athletic Dept Secretary Doris Thorne Poll Worker Louise Veres Custodial Matron Donald J. Ward Police Officer TABLE OF CONTENTS ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS .................................................................. 1 APPOINTED OFFICIALS ........................................................................... 2 TOWN MEETING MEMBERS ................................................................... 5 APPOINTED BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS ................... 10 TOWN MEETING WARRANT/MINUTES/ELECTIONS .................... 17 VITAL STATISTICS DEATHS ............................................................................................... 159 BIRTHS ................................................................................................ 175 MARRIAGES ....................................................................................... 186 TOWN MANAGER AND BOARD OF SELECTMEN ......................... 191 TOWN CLERK ......................................................................................... 195 HUMAN RESOURCES ............................................................................ 198 PLYMOUTH AIRPORT COMMISSION .............................................. 201 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FINANCE DIRECTOR/TOWN ACCOUNTANT ............................... 205 ASSESSING DIVISION ....................................................................... 220 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION .................................... 221 PROCUREMENT DIVISION .............................................................. 222 TREASURY/COLLECTION DIVISION ............................................. 223 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES BUILDING DEPARTMENT................................................................ 225 HEALTH DEPARTMENT ................................................................... 229 SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ....................................... 236 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT .............................................................. 237 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST .................................................... 245 CEDARVILLE STEERING COMMITTEE ......................................... 246 CONSERVATION COMMISSION ..................................................... 249 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION ............................................... 251 MANOMET VILLAGE STEERING COMMITTEE ........................... 252 NORTH PLYMOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE ............................. 254 PLYMOUTH CENTER STEERING COMMITTEE ........................... 255 WEST PLYMOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE ............................... 255 PLYMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ............................. 256 VISITOR SERVICES BOARD ............................................................ 257 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ........................................................ 259 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE DEPARTMENT .......................................................................... 261 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ................................... 273 FIRE PREVENTION AND CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION ......... 274 POLICE DEPARTMENT ..................................................................... 289 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................ 299 ENGINEERING DIVISION ................................................................. 302 HIGHWAY DIVISION ........................................................................ 379 MAINTENANCE DIVISION ............................................................... 323 SOLID WASTE .................................................................................... 326 CEMETERY DIVISION ...................................................................... 329 PARKS AND FORESTRY DIVISION ................................................ 332 RECREATION DIVISION ................................................................... 334 WATER DIVISION .............................................................................. 335 P.W.S. #4239000 .................................................................................. 339 SEWER DIVISION .............................................................................. 340 DEPARTMENT OF MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS NATURAL RESOURCES ................................................................... 345 HARBORMASTER DIVISION ........................................................... 358 ANIMAL CONTROL ........................................................................... 363 HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL ON AGING ........................................................................ 372 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ....................................................... 375 PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY ....................................................... 377 VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION ................................................... 378 PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ......................................................... 382 OTHER BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ..................................... 414 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE .............................. 417 ENERGY COMMITTEE ...................................................................... 423 INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD ................................................... 424 PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL ............................. 426 NO PLACE FOR HATE COMMITTEE .............................................. 428 RETIREMENT BOARD ...................................................................... 431 1749 COURT HOUSE COMMITTEE ................................................. 434 NUCLEAR MATTERS COMMITTEE ............................................... 436 SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP ........................... 438 ELECTED OFFICIALS OFFICE FIRST NAME LAST NAME LAST DATE Selectman Kenneth A. Tavares (chair) 5/9/2015 Selectman Anthony F. Provenzano, Jr. (Vice Chair) 5/14/2016 Selectman 5/14/2016 Selectman Sean P. Page 5/13/2017 Selectman John T. Mahoney, Jr. 5/13/2017 Plymouth School Kimberly Savery Hunt (Secretary) 5/9/2015 Plymouth School Dennis Begley (Chair) 5/9/2015 Plymouth School Margie C. Burgess 5/9/2015 Plymouth School Debra A. Betz 5/14/2016 Plymouth School James R. Sorensen 5/14/2016 Plymouth School Michelle L. Badger (Vice Chair) 5/13/2017 Plymouth School Robert P. Morgan 5/13/2017 Moderator F. Steven Triffletti 5/14/2016 Planning Timothy J. Grandy (Vice Chair) 5/9/2015 Planning Marc J. Garrett 5/14/2016 Planning Malcolm A. MacGregor (Clerk) 5/13/2017 Planning Paul F. McAlduff (Chair) 5/11/2019 Planning* Kenneth E. Buechs 5/12/2018 Housing Jeffrey Metcalfe 5/9/2015 Housing Melvin H. Cotti (Chair) 5/14/2016 Housing Nicole Long 5/13/2017 Housing Douglass Gray 5/13/2017 Housing David M. Ward