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EARLY BIRD MONUMENTBY MARGARET TATRO

SWAMPSCOTT HISTORICAL SOCIETYGolden rays of the afternoon sun highlight the bronze eagle

poised in flight, cresting the memorial monument located on the

George C. Chaisson Memorial Park bordering Fishermen's Beach.

The loft engraved granite monolith is the gift to the Town of

Swampscott by the Albree family in memory of G. Norman Albree,

aviation pioneer, Swampscott friends and test pilots of his day

called "Early Birds."

In 1917, Albree designed and built the first two monoplanespurchased by the U.S. Government which changed the trend of

national aviation construction from traditional biplanes to mono-planes of superior performance.

Albree attributed to the eagle his idea (considered impossible

by others at the time) of building monoplanes for the future.

On a Maine lake he saw an eagle swoop down, pick up a duck

and soar back into the sky flying with one set of wings.

William Turner of Virginia, sculptor of the Lindbergh eagle atthe

State Capitol in Minnesota, sculpt the bronze memorial eagle.

Albree, assisted by friends, designed and built his airplanes in

his workshop-garage on Puritan Road. He tested several of his

models on Lynn and Nahant Beaches.

The Memorial monument was dedicated on July 4, 1987, at a

ceremony sponsored by the Historical Society and attended by

Town and State officials and the Albree family.

Lynn Item Photo by Linda Spillane

One Hundred and Thirty-Sixth

ANNUAL REPORTof the Town Officers

SWAMPSCOTTMASSACHUSETTS

for the year ending December 31, 1987

Digitized by the Internet Archive

in 2013

http://archive.org/details/annualreport1987swam

General Information

Swampscott was Incorporated as a Town on May 21, 1852

Situation: About 15 Miles northeast of Boston

Population: State Census 1987, 13,993 - Persons of all ages taken every year in TownCensus

Area: 3.05 square miles

Assessed Valuation: $1 ,044,280,308

Tax Rate: $10.94 Residential and Open Space

$17.06 Commercial and Industrial

$17.06 Personal

Form of Government: Representative Town Meeting (Accepted May 1 7, 1 927. First meeting

held February 27, 1928.)

Governing Body of Town: Board of Selectmen

Elihu Thomson Administration Building: 22 Monument Avenue

Governor: Michael Dukakis

Attorney General: James M. ShannonSecretary of the Commonwealth: Michael J. Connelly

State Legislative Body: (Representing Swampscott)

Senator Walter J. Boverini of Lynn (1st Essex District)

Representative Lawrence R. Alexander (8th Essex District) is the Representative in the

General Court

United States Congress: (Massachusetts Representatives)

Senator Edward M. Kennedy

Senator John F. Kerry

Representative in Congress: Nicholas Mavroules (6th Congressional District)

Member of the Governor's Council: John F. Markey of North Andover (5th District)

Qualifications of Voters:

Must be 1 8 years of age, born in United States or fully naturalized in accordance with the

provisions in Chapter 587, Acts of 1972 and Chapter 853, Acts of 1973, there is no

duration residential requirement for "who is a resident in the city or town where he claims

the right to vote at the time he registers" may be registered.

Registration:

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1 2 Noon, 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1 :00

p.m. These hours are subject to change. Special sessions held preceding elections.

Where to Vote:

Precinct 1--Machon School on Burpee Road2- Clarke School on Norfolk Avenue side adjoining Abbott Park

3- -Central Fire Station, Burrill Street

4- Hadley School on Redington Street

5--High School on Forest Avenue6- -Stanley School, Whitman Road

Tax Bills:

Tax bills for the Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30) are due and Payable July 1. If

one-half of the tax bill, plus betterments, is not paid by November 1, interest will be

assessed from Octover 1 . If the remaining one-half of the tax bill is not paid by May 1

,

interest will be assessed from April 1.

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TOWN OFFICERS- 1987ELECTED

Moderator

Douglas F. Allen (1988)

Board of Selectmen

Robert E. Perry, Chairman (1988)

J. Christopher Callahan (1988)

John F. Burke (1988)

Thomas H. Driscoll (1988)

Lawrence Greenbaum (1988)

Town Clerk and Collector

Jack L. Paster (1988)

Town Treasurer

Jack L Paster (1989)

Board of Assessors

John M. Hartley, Chairman (1988)

Ernest J. Mazola (1989)

Vera C. Harrington (1990)

Board of Public WorksDavid L Phillips,

Chairman (1990)

Daniel P. Kelly (1988)

Robert W. Snow (1989)

School CommitteeRobert I. Ingram,

Chairman (1990)

Henry S. Dembowski (1988)

Richard R. Feinberg (1990)

Donald M. Page (1989)

Sandra T. Rotner (1989)

Dates indicate expiration of term.

Trustees of Public Library

Kathy Epstein, Chairman (1990)

Karen Kelsey-Fidgeon (1988)

PaulC. Wermuth (1989)

Board of Health

Robert W. Murphy,

Chairman (1990)

Theodore A. Dushan, M.D. (1989)

Steven H. Lefkowitz, M.D. (1988)

Constables

William E. Eldridge (1989)

Arline Maguire (1989)

Paul Minsky (1989)

Planning BoardEugene Barden, Chairman (1988)

Peter R. Beatrice, Jr. (1992)

Vincent R. DiLisio (1990)

Veeder C. Nellis (1991)

Brian T. Watson (1989)

Swampscott Housing Authority

Margaret Kelly, Chairman (1989)

Albert DiLisio (1991)

Barbara F. Eldridge (1990)

John F. O'Hare

State Appointee (1991)

Michael Palleschi (1988)

Commissioners of Trust FundsLouis A. Gallo (1990)

Frank H. Perry, Jr. (1988)

Carl Reardon (1989)

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Town Meeting Members - 1987PRECINCT 1

Alex, Annette M. 101 Melvin Ave. 1 QQQ

Alex, John E. 101 Melvin Ave. lyo/

Bates, Wallace T. lo rosier riO. 1 yoo

Bickford, Barbara lo rosier HQ. i QQQiyc5o

Blonder, Cindy M. 10 onacKie way 1 QQQ1 yoy

Blonder, Jettrey b. To bnacKie way 1 QQQlyoy

Butler, Jeanne 4U HOy bi. 1 ytjy

Callahan, Joseph 24 Maple Ave. i QQQ1 yoy

Callahan, Richard M. 2 Pierro Ter. 1 QQQ1 yoy

Caron, Gerald L. 1 unerry ka. i QQQ

Cropley, John H. Jr. 14 iiaa bi. 1 QQ7lyo/

LfUlien, o. raige Jr. 3 blllOt bt.i QQ71 yo/

uaiey, jonn h. 65 Carson Ter. 1 QQQ

DiLisio, David 1 AlVin nO. 1 QQ7lyo/

DiLisio, Vincent R. 1 Alvin na. i QQQ1 yijy

Dolan, Grace D<i noy bi. 1 QQ7lyo/

uorson, naroia o. oo tsar LmK way 1 QQQ

Dorson, Sylvia B. oo oar LmK way 1 QQQ1 yoy

Eldridge, Barbara F. 15 Maple Ave. 1 QQ7

ciariuy^) vviiiiam c 1 IViapic AVc. 1 QQQ1 yoy

Fenelon, James S. y bouiaer way i QQ71 yo/

Fenelon, Wanda L. y tjouiaer vvay 1 QQQ1 yoy

riTznenry, oeorge m. 1 QQQ1 yoo

Greenbaum, Lawrence ^\ beacn Ave. •\ QQQlyoy

Harrington, Vera C. oi Jessie bi. 1 QQQ1 yoo

Holmes, Betty C5D unerry bt. 1 QQQ1 yoy

Huber, Richard It)/ bssex bt.1 QQQlyoy

Ulxirie^ \A/illiom Dnyae, vviiiiam n. lu vjverniii ria. 1 QQQ1 yoo

fvaioust, oeraia ^Dz: tssex bi. 1 QQ71 yo/

Kaloust, Roberta (iiD^: tssex bt. 1 QQ71 yo/

r\earney, oneiia r. 14 onacKie way 1 QQQ1 yoy

fveating, naroio J. or. o4 / bssex b 1

.

1 QQQ1 yoo

Legere, j. Annur 44 rosier nu. 1 QQ71 yo/

McCarthy, David M. 29 Essex Ave. i QQ71 yo/

Modini, Louis M. 42 Essex Ave. 1 QQQ1 yoo

Nigrelli, Eugene d\ MacArtnur uir.\ QQQ1 yoy

Olson, Nancy 23 Mountain Ave. i QQQ1 yoo

Owens, Charles F. od. Hiiicrest Oir.1 QQ7lyo/

Pacak, Rose 34 Maple Ave. 1 QQ71 yo/

Palleschi, Michael A. 22 Fairview Ave.A QQQlyoo

rarton, bennett 69 Essex bt.A OQQ19oo

rerry, oerara u. d4 Burpee nu. 1 QQQ1 yoy

Perry, Robert E. 6 MacArthur Cir. 1989

Picariello, Lawrence 40 Eastman Ave. i QQQlyoo

Ryan, William 33 The Greenway * QQQ19oo

ocnaeier, uennis Oft Uiill/^r-Aot r^'irdx) niiicrest uir. 1 QQQ1 yoo

bperanza, Alfred O. 39 Nichols St.* QQQ19o0

opciarizd, rrarioes in. OQ Mi^hrklc QtfNICnOIS OI. 1QQQ1 yoy

Spinale, Dominic F. 41 Spinale Rd. 1987

Vernava, Frank B. 133 Eastman. Ave. 1987

Waldfogel, Peter D. 9 Dead Eye Run 1988

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PRECINCT 1

Walsh, Catherine 9 Hillcrest Cir. 1987

Warren, Thomas R. 5 Essex Ter. 1988

Whittier, Douglas 27 Foster Rd. 1988

PRECINCT 2

Alpert, Julius H. 400 Paradise Rd. Copen. 2-G 1989

Aronson, Ronald B. 14 Hampshire St 1988

Atwell, Thomas F. Ill 25 Swampscott Ave. 1989

Barden, Barbara B. 316 Paradise Rd. 1988

Barden, Eugene 316 Paradise Rd. 1988

Barr, Barbara E. 47 Mountwood Rd. 1989

Boyce, Thomas J. Jr. 145 Walker Rd. 1988

Brown, Nancy 12 Banks Cir. 1987

Buckley, Marcus 56 Walker Rd. 1988

Buckley, Susan 56 Walker Rd. 1990

Buonopane, Susan 4 Plymouth Ave. 1988

Buonopane, William 4 Plymouth Ave. 1989

Cassidy, Elizabeth A. 8 Banks Rd. 1988

Cassidy, Peter J. 8 Banks Rd. 1988

DiGiulio, Margaret 67 Walker Rd. 1987

Downs, Merlin D. 109 Walker Rd. 1987

Dube, John R. 96 Stetson Ave. 1989

Gambale, Mary Jane 4 Longwood Dr. 1988

Gambale, Michael 4 Longwood Dr. 1988

Goldsmith, Maurice 400 Paradise Rd. Copen. 3-J 1989

Gookin, Kevin 3 Plymouth Ave. 1988

Gookin, Merry L 3 Plymouth Ave. 1989

Gregory, Dorothy V. 29 Franklin Ave. 1988

Hallett, Donald R. 14 Brewster Ter. 1989

Hallion, William 96 Walker Rd. 1987

Hart, Charles P. 11 Bristol Ave. 1988

Hill, Allen 400 Paradise Rd. Madrid 1-A 1989

Keddie, James A. 101 Stetson Ave. 1987

Kelly, Margaret M. 28 Stetson Ave. 1989

Kenney, Judith A. 9 Banks Cir. 1987

Kravetz, Meyer 311 Paradise Rd. 1988

Kravetz, Phyllis 311 Paradise Rd. 1988

LaConte, Louise M. 10 Brewster Ter. 1987

LaConte, Vincent A. 10 Brewster Ter. 1987

Leahy, Sheila T. 76 Farragut Rd. 1987

Luck, Claudia 64 Farragut Rd. 1989

Mariano, Paula 8 Brewster Ter. 1988

Moses, Jack 400 Paradise Rd. Madrid 2-A 1987

Mueller, Loretta 145 Paradise Rd. 1989

Mewhall, Linda A. 14 Nantucket Ave. 1987

Ott, Margaret E. 18 Franklin Ave.

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1989

PRECINCT 2

Ott, Raymond 18 Franklin Ave. 1989

Page, Donald M. 68 Plymouth Ave. 1989

Page, Nancy G. 68 Plymouth Ave. 1987

Pagnotti, Paul E. 321 Paradise Rd. 1987

Perry, Christopher J. 11 Franklin Ave. 1989

Pierni, Antonette A. 11 Didio Dr. 1989

Scanlon, Thomas M. 131 Paradise Rd. 1989

Sherry, Paul A. 68 Franklin Ave. 1988

Travascio, William 75 Stetson Ave. 1988

Williams, Richard G. 15 Duke St. 1987

Yanofsky, Phillip S. 400 Paradise Rd. Copen. Phk. 1987

PRECINCT 3

Ball, Lawrence E. 1 1 Thomas Rd. 1989

Boggs, Deborah 9 New Ocean St. 1988

Bolognese, Maureen 68 Middlesex Ave. 1988

Brine, Philip A. Jr. 34 Berkshire St. 1988

Callahan, J. Christopher AM 1 1 - Oil1 1 Hampden St. 1989

Carbin, Kevin P. Jr. 1 1A Boynton St. 1990Cawley, Kevin 142 Burn II St. 1988

Chesley, Bruce R. 6 New Ocean St. 1987

Delli-Santi, Anthony 1 1 Kings Beach Ter. 1987

Doherty, John J. 5 Ellis Rd. 1988

Fessenden, Donald 7 Porter PI. 1988

Garvey, Eleanor T. 85 Monument Ave. 1989Garvey, R. Michael 85 Monument Ave. 1989Greeley, Herbert S. 10 Berkshire St. 1987Hickey, Edward F. 22 Middlesex Ave. 1987

Hickey, Jeanne 22 Middlesex Ave. 1987

Hughes, Patrick 3 Sheridan Rd. 1988

Kane, John Clarke 148 Elmwood Rd. 1987

Kelley, Diana J. 32 Andrew Rd. 1988Kelly, Barbara D. 39 Hampden St. 1988

Kelly, Daniel P. 90 Burrill St. 1989

Kelly, Gordon Jr. 39 Hampden St. 1987Kelly, Laura i7U burn II ot. 1988Kester, Anita H. 49 Pine St. 1988

Koscielecki, Martha J. 4U Andrew Rd. 1987Lesnever, Leiand M. ob Hampden St. 1987

Lesnever, Marjorie 36 Hampden St. 1989Levy, Sam 43 New Ocean St. 1989Ludlam, Edwaard N. 186 Norfolk Ave. 1989

Maguire, Thomas 43 Hampden St. 1988

Mazzaferro, Daniel 35 Sheridan Rd. 1987

McNelly, Carol A. 56 New Ocean St. 1987

Moltz, Sandra 9 New Ocean St.

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1988

PRECINCT 3

Nelson, Theresa 36 Paradise Rd. 1988Nestor, Paul R. Jr. 33 Ellis Rd. 1988O'Connor, Evelyn 48 Thomas Rd. 1988O'Connor, Leighton M. 48 Thomas Rd. 1990O'Shea. John 92 Paradise Rd. 1990Paster, Glenn P. 166 Norfolk Ave. 1989Paster, Jack L 20 Hampden St. 1988Reagan, John 43 Norfolk Ave. 1989Smith, Catherine 52 Elmwood Rd. 1989Smith, Huntley E. 137 Burrill St. 1989Souppa, Ralph A. Jr. 36 Andrew Rd. 1990Surette, Robert D. 22 Norfolk Ave. 1988Thompson, Kevin M. 77 Middlesex Ave. 1988Thompson, Mark J. 48 Norfolk Ave. 1989Trapasso, Joyce 46 Andrew Rd. 1989Watts, Jane 202 Norfolk Ave. 1988Wennik, Joanne 65 Thomas Rd. 1987Wrenn, Thomas 7 Hampden St. 1988Zanni, Diane C. 4 Farragut Rd. 1989Zanni, Jerry A. 4 Farragut Rd. 1989

PRECINCT 4

Baker, Janet 29 Rockland St. 1988

Baker, Richard 19 Reid Ter 1988

Balsama, Joseph 23 Sherwood Rd. 1987

Berry, Eva J. 123 Aspen Rd. 1989

Berry, Robert R. 1 23 Aspen Rd. 1987

Borgioli, Charles R. 84 Banks Rd. 1989

Carden, Nancy 17 Oak Rd. 1988

Cassidy, Francis J. 201 Humphrey St. 1987

Cassidy, Patricia E. 22 Brooks Ter. 1988

Cassidy, Peter J. II 22 Brooks Ter. 1988

Connor, Donald E. 66 Redington St. 1988

Corcoran, Cecily A. 43 Redington St. 1989

Corcoran, Francis J. 73 Magnolia Rd. 1987

Corcoran, Lawrence R. 43 Redington St. 1989

Corcoran, Patricia A. 73 Magnolia Rd. 1987

Davidson, Sharon S. 94 Redington St. 1989

DeCamp, Margaret 72 Greenwood Ave. 1988

DiMento, Carol Ann 108 Greenwood Ave. 1989

DiMento, William R. 108 Greenwood Ave. 1988

Donelan, Robert E. 295 Forest Ave. 1988

Doyle, James T. 10 Arbutus Rd. 1987

Drucas, Chris 14 Lexington Cir. 1987

Drummond, Brian 153 Redington St. 1989

Epstein, Andrew D. 322 Humphrey St. 1988

Freedman, Gerald B. 52 Greenwood Ave. 1988

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PRECINCT 4

Gold, John A. 60 Magnolia Rd. 1988

Hegan, Betty Ann 58 Millett Rd. 1988

Hennessey, Mercine 23 Puritan Rd. 1987

Hennessey, William 23 Puritan Rd. 1988

Hoen, Charles 58 Magnolia Rd. 1988

Ingram, Robert L 33 Magnolia Rd. 1987

Krippendorf, Edwaard W. 1 1 Mapledale PI. 1987

Martin, Julie D. 76 Fuller Ave. 1988

Martin, Michael J. 76 Fuller Ave. 1989

Mazola, Ernest J. 3 Lexington Pk. 1987

McGinn, Terri J. 86 Magnolia Rd. 1988

McGinn, William T. 86 Magnolia Rd. 1989

McHugh, Joseph 14 Redington Ter. 1988

McHugh, Mary A. 14 Redington Ter. 1989

Morrison, Charles E. 22 Lexington Cir. 1989

Murphy, M. Patricia 93 Redington St. 1989

Murphy, Robert W. 93 Redington St. 1989

Nelson, Corrine M. 24 Mapledale PI. 1987

Peretsman, Eva B. 289 Humphrey St. 1988

Picariello, Charles Jr. 373 Forest Ave. 1988

Portnoy, Linda 1 1 Brooks Ter. 1988

Proctor, Sue E. 23 Bayview Ave. 1989

Rogers, Thomas F. 304 Forest Ave. 1989

Rozen, Nancy 99 Bayview Dr. 1988

Shanahan, Patricia 48 King St. 1988

Shanahan, William 48 King St. 1988

Toomey, John E. 92 Fuller Ave. 1989

weoster, rioya w. oO King bt. 1987

Williams, Claire D. 11 Cedar Hill Ter. 1988

PRECINCT 5

Backstrom, Nancy M. 517 Humphrey St. 1987

Blitzer, Charles 50 Puritan Ln. 1987

Bloch, Isreal 408 Puritan Rd. 1988

Bradley, Susan 55 Sculpin Way 1988

Brooks, Lenore 47 Gale Rd. 1989

Burke, John F. 28 Littles Pt. Rd. 1989

Butters, Joy 53 Pleasant St. 1987

Cashman, C. Patricia 112 Puritan Rd. 1988

Cassidy, Catherine G. leSheiton Rd. 1988

Clarke, Marie J. 42 Alden Rd. 1988

Clayman, George L. 223 Puritan Rd. 1987

Cowan, Suzanne 1 84 Forest Ave. 1989

Driscoll, Thomas H. 42 Puritan Rd. 1988

Feldman, Avis 75 Sargent Rd. 1988

Feldman, Merrill 1. 75 Sargent Rd. 1988

Foley, Dorothy M. 2 Smith Ln. 1989

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PRECINCT 5

FriGd, David \o Linies ri. riU. 1 QQ71 yo/

rriea, nuin 1 Linies r I. nu. 1 QQ71 yo /

OdIIU, LOUIS H r risciiid nu. 1 QQQ1 yoo

ooiaDerg, ueDoran t. oy uceanview nu. 1 QQQ1 ycjy

Goldstein, Francine oo winsnaw nu. i QQH1 yyu

GoidstGin, Stanley OO Winsnaw nu. 1 QQH1 yyu

f — f /-\ /-\ /"x f 1 1 <3 1ôreenuerg, Linaa lu i^narioiic nu. 1 QQQI yoy

ncfWIlZ, Odlld D. AA OKillirkC Roar^h A\/ctr lllllipo EjcdUil MVc. 1 QQ71 yo /

nerwiiz, uaviu n. rniiiips Deacn Mve. 1 QQ71 yij /

LGiancr, miicg ri. 1^ rnillipS DcdOll MVc. 1 QQQ1 yoo

Maiiiana, nicriara c. Oy) noss nu. 1 QQQ1 yoo

IVICvIc, nuucii L. Ljcveriy nu. 1 QQft1 yoo

ivioridridri, L/diriiceri 71 VA/alni it Rrl/ 1 vvainui nu. 1 QQQ

1 yoy

iviurydii, judiiri AO nv/ioxA/ RHV^CcdilVlcW nu. 1 yoy

iviurpny, r\cni r. Of ruriian nu. 1 QQQ1 yoy

iNeiiis, ousan 1 D oeveriy nu. 1 QQQ1 yoo

1 fi Ro\/orl\/ DHlo Dcvciiy nu. 1 yoo

\j Diien, vinccni r. 1 oy rxcnsingioii Lfi. 1 QQQ1 yoo

KJ Drien, vviiiiam l. on /ôllrtiirkac Dt RHyu oaiioupcs r i. nu. 1 QQQ1 yoo

nearaon, uari u. oien nu. 1 QQQ1 yoo

nogers, noueria Q1 Rov/orl\/ RHo 1 DcVciiy nu. 1 QftQ1 yoy

noiner, nowara c. 91 rialo RH<c 1 odic nu. 1 QQQ

1 yoy

rioiner, oanura i

.

91 Halfi RHit 1 odic nu. 1 QAA1 yoo

or IcUKlTldi 1, OdriUld J. 1 n Pi iritan PW 1 Qft71 30 1

oMdi, MlUtJil J.CO VA/alni it RHDO vvdiiiui nu. 1 Qft7

1 yo /

OMdi, ocllild CO XA/alni it RHDO vvdiiiui nu. 1QAQ

OrTIUMIll, MMa d.^ VVOOUUIilc MVc. 1 Qft71 i70 /

OIIUW, Jdilico O. 01 Drr»orvc»r^t A\/o^ 1 r rUbpcL/l Mvc. 1 >700

onyacr, jason Of baies nu. 1 yoy

1 army, nnonaa 8 Puritan Ln. 1 QR71 yo /

Idilliy, nufidiu O r Urildil Lll. 1 900

Valleriani, Catherine oio numpnrey ot. 1 QQQ1 yoy

vaicner, nowara ivi. DO rieasani oi. 1 QftQ1 yoy

Vatcher, Theresa J. 65 Pleasant St. 1989

Wayne, Kenneth P. 25 Tupelo St. 1987

\A/hittpnnnrp Ann M '^fi Puritan PkOvJ 1 U 1 1 let II 1 r\. 1987

Winston, Alice J. 36 Walnut Rd. 1987

Wollerscheid, William L 30 Prospect Ave. 1989

PRECINCT 6

Alton r^/îinloc ^Mllcil, LÛUgiab r. iDo rniiiips Ave. 1QAA1 yoo

MilUcioUil, L/UiUuiy IVI. Nloc<^n DHOD iNason nu. 1 Qft71 yo t

Babcock, Donald H. 33 Manton Rd. 1987

Babcock Elizabeth A \J\J IVICIIIl^ll ilVJ. 1989

Baker, Robert A. 75 Stanley Rd. 1989

Baker, Roger A. 75 Stanley Rd. 1989

Belkin, Sylvia B. 35 Beach Bluff Ave. 1987

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PRECINCT 6Allen, Douglas F. 165 Phillips Ave. 1988

Anderson, Dorothy M. 36 Nason Rd. 1987

Babcock, Donald H. 33 Manton Rd. 1987

Babcock, Elizabeth A. 33 Manton Rd. 1989

Baker, Robert A. 75 Stanley Rd. 1989

Baker, Roger A. 75 Stanley Rd. 1989

Belkin, Sylvia B. 35 Beach Bluff Ave. 1987

Benevento, Anthony F. 86 Blodgett Ave. 1989

Blodgett, Alice F. 136 Beach Bluf Ave. 1989

Blodgett, Donald W. 136 Blodgett Ave. 1988

Bregman, Benjamin 1037 Humphrey St 1989

Callahan, James C. Jr 4 Palmer Rd. 1989

Cleveland, Pamela 30 Forest Ave. 1988

Darling, Nelson J. Jr. 74 Beach Bluff Ave. 1988

Davern, Patricia V. 38 Manton Rd. 1988

Davern, Timothy J. 38 Manton Rd. 1987

Dembowski, Claire C. 42 Beach Bluff Ave. 1987

Dembowski, Henry S. 42 Beach Bluff Ave. 1988

Feinberg, Richard R. 12 Brad lee Ave. 1987

Feldman, Saul J. 18 Shepard Ave. 1989

Garland, Paul E. 24 Orchard Cir. 1989

Glosband, Merrily 34 Atlantic Ave. 1989

Goldberg, Howard C. 93 Atlantic Ave. 1988

Goldman, Martin C. 3 Ingraham Ter. 1988

Grab, Barbara 80 Atlantic Ave. 1989

Hanson, Hosephine E. 166 Phillips Ave. 1989

Kiley, Thomas F. 169 Brad lee Ave. 1989

Koidin, Jill S. 5 Palmer Ave. 1989

Krasker, Bruce 15 Clarke Rd. 1988

Levenson, Paul 63 Shepard Ave. 1988

Levenson, Sheryl 63 Shepard Ave. 1989

Lilly, James M. 11 Cedar Rd. 1989

Maloney, Betty Ann 933 Humphrey St. 1987

Margulius, Harry 24 Atlantic Rd. 1987

Margulius, Marilyn R. 24 Atlantic Rd. 1987

McCarriston, Peter 90 Blodgett Ave. 1987

McCarty, William H. Jr. 1 1 Atlantic Rd. 1988

Mulroy, Esther D. 95 Bellevue Rd. 1988

Murray, Richard F. 117 Stanley Rd. 1989

Myers, Allen 1 1 Hawthorne Rd. 1988

Myers, Lois 11 Hawthorne Rd. 1988

Palleschi, Arthur J. 3 Bradlee Ave. 1987

Patrinos, Chris G. 21 Hawthorne Ave. 1987

Powers, Mary L. 4 Palmer Ave. 1988

Ratley, Christopher 52 Harrison Ave. 1989

Rudolph, James L. 161 Bradlee Ave. 1988

Schwartz, Cheryl 59 Stanley Rd. 1988

Schwartz, Janet S. 36 Linden Ave. 1988

Shoer, Faith R. 29 Manton Rd. 1987

Shutzer, Kenneth B. 32 Allen Rd. 1988

Tenenbaum, Karen 1. 4 Stanley Rd. 1988

Townsend, Eriand S. Jr. 36 Orchard Cir. 1989

Wistran, Julia A. 189 Bradlee Ave. 1987

APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN

Town Accountant

Keith Callahan (1988)

Administrative Assistant

S. Josette Parisi (1988)

Animal Control Officer

Francis A. Dube (1988)

Bargaining Agent

Alan Kaplan, Esq. (1988)

Inspector of Buildings

and Inspector of SmokeLouis Gallo (1988)

Alternate Inspector of

Buildings

Kathleen Magee (1988)

Richard T. Mcintosh (1988)

Civil Defense Director

Richard E. Maitland (1988)

Constable to Post Warrants

and Other Similar WorkArline Maquire (1988)

Constables for Serving

Civil Process

David H. Janes (1989)

Joseph H. Kukas (1989)

Edward F. Riccio (1989)

Town Counsel

Arthur Palleschi, Esq. (1988)

Senior Building Custodian

Edward F. Riccio

Fence Viewers

Robert E. Perry (1988)

Louis Gallo (1988)

Robert J. Sotiros (1988)

Chief of Fire Department

and Forest WardenWilliam R. Hyde

Data Processing Coordinator

Keith A. Callahan (1988)

Harbormaster

Lawrence P. Bithell (1988)

Assistant Harbormasters

Anthony M. Pizzi (1988)

William W. Quay (1988)

Richard E. Maitland (1988)

Edward Publicover (1988)

Carl Reardon (1988)

Parking Agent

John Bolduc (1990)

Chief of Police and

Keeper of the Lockup

Peter J. Cassidy

Shellfish Constable


Assistant Shellfish Constables

Joseph C. Cardillo (1988)

Joseph H. Monahan (1988)

Edward Publicover (1988)

Carl Reardon (1988)

United Nations Day Chairman

Harvey Michaels (1988)

Veterans' Services Agent and

Graves Officer and Burial Agent

Charles E. Popp, Jr. (1988)

Weights and Measures Inspector

John F. O'Hare

Wire Inspector

Daniel Cahill (1988)

Assistant Wire Inspector

Robert E. Mclnerney (1988)

Workmen's Compensation Agent

Arthur J. Palleschi, Esq. (1988)

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COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN

Affirmative Action Committee

Arthur J. Palleschi, Director (1988)


Council on Aging

Martin S. Plum, Chairman (1989)

Barbara Concannon (1990)

Herman Goodwin (1988)

Vincent O'Brien (1989)

Lorraine F. Pelletier (1989)

Ruth Roche (1989)

Helen Schiffmacher (1988)

Ambulance Oversight Committee

Herbert C. Hagele, Jr., M.D.

Chairman (1988)

Kevin F. Breen, Secretary (1988)

John F. Burke, Liaison (1988)

Merrill I. Feldman, M.D. (1988)

Lawrence Hulefeld, M.D. (1988)

Martin S. Plum (1988)

Howard E. Rotner, M.D. (1988)

Christine M.Wilson (1988)

Richard Wilson (1988)

Zoning Board of Appeals

James L Rudolph, Chairman (1991)

Charles H. Hall (1988)

Charles E. Morrison (1989)

William L. O'Brien (1990)

Ann M. Whittemore (1992)

Associate MembersRobert A. Baker (1989)

Peter R. Beatrice, III (1989)

Building Code Board of Appeals

Richard T. Mcintosh, Chairman

(1990)

David Fried (1991)

Richard P. Mayor (1990)

Raymond W. Miller (1988)

Richard N. Pierro (1989)

Arts Council

Cindy Madfis Blonder

Chairman (1992)

Catherine G.S. Cassidy (1991)

Cynthia Smith Coffin (1992)

Sylvia Kaplan (1992)

Jane MacDonald (1992)

Gary S. Merken (1992)

Pam Matthias Peterson (1994)

Mary Lou Breitborde Sherr (1992)

Christina L. Stohl (1990)

Ellen Wittlinger (1989)

Bikeway Committee

Mary Powers, Chairman (1988)

Cable Advisory Committee

Charles R. Borgioli

Chairman (1988)

Louise LaConte (1988)

Arthur I. Missan (1988)

Gary G. Young, Ph.D. (1988)

Central Civilian Dispatch Committee

Thomas H. Driscoll

Chairman (1988)

Robert A. Baker (1988)

Walter A. Costello, Jr. (1988)

Chris Drucas (1988)

Thomas P. larrobino (1988)

Ernest J. Mazola (1988)

Conservation Commission

Sarah P. Ingalls, Chairman (1989)

David DiLisio (1989)

Harold J. Keating, III (1990)

Dr. Richard P. Mayor (1988)

David M. McCarthy (1989)

Lawrence F. Picariello (1989)

G.William Turner (1990)

Board of Election Commissioners

Alfred F. Maselbas

Chairman (1988)

Dorothy M. Collins (1989)

Francis Mancini (1990)

Fourth of July Committee

W.A. Weaver, Co-Chairman (1988)

Thomas Belhumer,

Co-Chairman (1988)

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COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN

Handicapped Needs Committee


Peter Hill (1988)

Joy Butters (1988)

Carl Reardon (1988)

Harbor Advisory Committee

Joseph Monahan, Chairman (1988)


Bernard 0. Cross (1988)

Arthur B. Freedman, DVM (1988)

Robert V. Grimes (1988)

William W. Quay (1988)

William Hennessey (1988)

Kent F. Murphy (1988)

Gerhard Newmann (1988)

John J. O'Shea (1988)

Louis D. Williams (1988)

Historical Commission

Sylvia B. Belkin, Chairman (1988)

David Callahan (1989)

Barbara Fulghum (1990)

Louis A. Gallo (1990)

Douglas Maitland (1990)

Marilyn Margulius (1989)

Donald J. Warnock (1988)

Insurance Advisory Committee


Paul R. Nestor, Jr. (1988)

Jura Strimaitis (1988)

Charles E. Thornton (1988)

Public Safety Committee

Ernest Mazola, Chairman (1988)

Donald L January (1988)

Dominic Spinale (1988)

Recreation CommissionPrecinct 1

Andrew Holmes, Chairman (1989)

Precinct 2

Bernard O. Bloom (1990)

Precinct 3

Anthony Delli-Santi (1990)

Precinct 4

Sherman Freedman (1988)

Precinct 5

Marie J. Clarke (1988)

Precinct 6

Sylvia Stamell (1989)

Member-At-Large

John Hughes, Jr. (1989)

Design Selection Committee

For School Roof Repair

Thomas Kiley, Chairman (1988)

Joseph Burke (1988)

James Harris (1988)

Sign By-Law Committee

J. Christopher Callahan

Chairman (1988)

Louis A. Gallo (1988)

Arthur J. Palleschi (1988)

Bennett Parton (1988)

Brian Watson (1988)

Traffic Committee

William H. McCarty, Chairman (1 988)

Michael A. Palleschi (1988)

Police Department

Veterans Day Committee

Charles Popp, Jr. Chairman (1988)

Jean D'Agnese (1988)

James S. Fenelon (1988)

William McDermott (1988)

Gerald D. Spencer, Jr., (1988)

Vietnam Memorial Committee

Robert E. Perry (1988)

Swampscott War Memorial

Scholarship Fund Committee

Ernest Manchin, Chairman (1989)

Douglas F. Allen (1989)

Philip A. Brine, Jr. (1989)

Mary W. Cooper (1990)

John A. Lilly (1988)

Patsy Losano (1990)

David Sherman (1988)

Charles Popp, Jr. Ex-Officio

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REPRESENTATIVES, LIAISONS, DESIGNEES,COORDINATORS

Oil Spill Coordinator

Joseph C. Sinatra

Clean Air Coordinator

John A. DeCamp, III

Coastal Zone Management Citizens

Advisory Committee

Charles Wilkinson

Essex County Advisory Board

J. Christopher Callahan

Greater Lynn Community Service

Center Advisory Board

John F. O'Hare

Hazardous Waste Coordinator

Kent F. MurphyMark Thompson

Massachusetts Bay Transportation

Robert E. Perry

Carl D. Reardon

Massachusetts Water Resources

Authority Representative

Robert J. Sotiros

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

Robert E. Perry

National Organization on

Disability Liaison

Carl Reardon

Winter Planning Coordinator

Robert E. Perry

Right-To-Know Law Coordinator

Kent F. Murphy

APPOINTED BY THE MODERATORComputer Study Committee

Sheryl Levenson, Chairman (1988)

Bruce R. Chesley (1988)

Robert F. Donelan (1988)

Edward W. Krippendorf

Jason Snyder

Jerome Tappan

John Reagan (1988)

Dominic Spinale (1988)

Keith Callahan, Ex-Officio

Clarice Neumann, Ex-Officio

Finance Committee

Thomas J. DeSimone,

Chairman (1989)

Gerard D. Perry, At-Large (1989)

Eugene P. Nigrelli, Precinct 1 (1990)

Kevin G. Gookin, Precinct 2 (1990)

Mark J. Thompson, Precinct 3 (1 990)

Chris Drucas, Precinct 4 (1988)

Howard M. Vatcher, Precinct 5 (1 988)

Paul E. Levenson, Precinct 6 (1989)

Robert E. McVie, Secretary

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Committee to Study Elderly

Housing NeedsRabbi Edgar Weinsberg

Chairman (1988)

Richard E. Murray (1988)

Sue E. Proctor (1988)

Pamela Shea (1988)

Frances M. Speranza (1988)

Committee to Study Repairs at the

Phillips Beach Fire Station

Robert A. Baker, Chairman (1988)

Louis Frisch (1988)

Fred Ribicandria (1988)

Dr. Arthur Schwartz (1988)

Fred Speranza (1988)

Regional School District

Planning Committee

Francis A. York (1988)

Sandra Rotner (1988)

Joanne Wennik (1988)

Sawtelle Property Study Committee

Gary Baker (1988)

Richard G. Baker (1988)

John A. DeCamp (1988)

Paul E. Levenson (1988)

Brian T. Watson (1988)

APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN AND MODERATORPersonnel Board

Paul E. Garland, Chairman (1988)

Ann E. Whittemore, Clerk (1989)

Gerald D. Freedman (1990)

Peter C. McCarriston (1988


Employees Representative

APPOINTED BY THE MASS. EMERGENCYRESPONSE COMMISSIONEmergency Planning Committee-1988

Robert E. Perry, Chairman, Board of Selectmen

Peter J. Cassidy, Chief, Police Department

William R. Hyde, Chief, Fire Department

Sarah P. Ingalls, Chairman, Conservation Commission

Richard E. l\/laitland. Civil Defense Director

Kent F. Murphy, Health Officer

Robert J. Sotiros, Public Works Supervisor

APPOINTED BY PROBATE COURTRoland Jackson Medical Scholarship Committee

Reverend John A. Barrett

Dr. Robert BessomDr. Richard K. Chrystal

APPOINTED BY BOARD OF HEALTHHealth Officer: Kent F. Murphy

APPOINTED BY INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS

Gas & Plumbing Inspector: Peter McCarriston

APPOINTED BY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKSSuperintendent of Public Worl<s and Engineer:

Robert J. Sotiros

APPOINTED BY CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARDAND ELECTED BY TOWN EMPLOYEES

Contributory Retirement Board

Edward F. Riccio, Chairman, Elected by Employees (1989)

Thomas F. Maloney, Appointed by Retirement Board (1990)

Keith Callahan, Secretary, Ex-Officio Member

APPOINTED BY TOWN TREASURERWITH APPROVAL OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Assistant Treasurer: Barbara Bickford

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APPOINTED BY TOWN CLERK AND COLLECTORAssistant Town Clerks

Carol A. McNelley

Catherine L Woods

To receive Notices of Intention of Marriage and to

administer The Oath of Office to persons appointed or elected to boards,

committees or commissions within the Town of Swampscott.

APPOINTED OR ELECTED BY ORGANIZATIONSOF THE EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

Group Insurance Advisory Committee

Lt. John Alex, Police Dept. Representative

James S. Fenelon, Fire Dept. Representative

Louis A. Gallo, Library Representative

Judith Kenney, School Representative

Carl Reardon, Town Hall, Dept of Public Words, and

Custodians Representative

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BOARD OF SELECTMENRobert E. Perry, Chairman

J. Christopher Callahan Thomas H. Driscoll

John F. Burke Lawrence Greenbaum

Unchallenged in the April elections, the Board of Selectmen began their

second year in office.

An increase in the number of significant issues involved the Board in a round of

meetings and sessions. The following is a list of some of the issues discussed and

acted upon:

*Secondary Treatment Waiver * Whales Beach Case

*Collective Bargaining ^Insurance Coverage

^Density Problems *Police and Fire Department Needs

'^'Parking Agent *Office Administration Changes

Secondary Treatment Waiver-Acting upon legal advice, the services of Palmer& Dodge of Boston have been engaged to challenge the denial of the Waiver.

Although costly, this process seems in the long run, to be in the best interest of the

Town.

Whales Beach Case—Many hours were spent deliberating on the course of

action which would be most beneficial for the Town. In the final analysis, the casewas settled in the Essex Superior Court. Town Counsel, Arthur Palleschi, is to be

commended for the attention he devoted to this case as well as for his

dedicated service in regard to numerous other legal matters.

Collective Bargaining—With the assistance of Attorney Alan Kaplan, the

renewal of three-year contracts for Town employees has been negotiated during

the year.

Insurance Coverage—Research and collaboration with the Insurance Advisory

Committee resulted in obtaining insurance at a cost level lower than that of last

year.

Density Problems-Increased building in the Town has caused the Board to beconcerned with the problem of density. In an endeavor to preserve the character

of the Town, the Board has challenged the Zoning Board of Appeals to deliberate

more seriously on the variances requested.

Police and Fire Departments Needs-Acting upon the recommendation andwith the assistance of the Ambulance Oversight Committee, the Board wasinstrumental in purchasing the latest model ambulance for the Police Department.

Serious deliberations regarding the needs of the Fire Department resulted in

the purchase of a new fire engine and an emergency truck.

Parking Agent—To facilitate the handling of past due and current parking

violations, a parking agent, John Bolduc, was appointed to implement a newsystem for the collection of parking violation fees.

Office Administration Changes—With the significant increase and complexity

of administrative duties, the need for a full-time administrative assistant and for

automated office equipment became more apparent. Sister Josette Parisi wasappointed administrative assistant in June. The installation of a new computersystem is enabling Sister to store many office recordsand licenses.We are grateful

to Sister for the smooth operation of our office.

To Louise Champion, clerk, and to Joseph Sinatra, secretary, we extend our

deep appreciation for their many years of service to the Town.

Appreciation—Recognizing that the accomplishments of this past year are the

result of the continuing cooperation of the citizens of Swampscott, our colleagues,

the various department heads, committees and employees, we, the Selectmen,

express our gratitude to each of these groups. It is our privilege to serve you as

elected officials.

CLERK OF SWAMPSCOTTJack L. Paster

Town Meeting Attendance:

The Swampscott Town Meeting, on average, runs at 80% efficiency due to

absences each night the conclave is in session. Statistics compiled for the 1 987Town Meeting show that 20% of the membership was absent on any given night.

And While the attendance figures point to the fact that only 160 members,roughly half of the entire membership, managed to attend all five sessions last

year, 164 members missed one or more nights of Town Meeting and nine

individuals missed all five sessions.

What can be done to improve this record? Perhaps only those voters who really

care about the community and who have the time to attend every sessions should

pull nomination papers from the Election Commission and run for the town's

legislative seats. Our Town Meeting should not become a circus or a social event

for those who "never get out".

The Town Meeting is the oldest form of government in America and it has beencalled the oldest expression of democracy in the western hemisphere.

It should be remembered that Swampscott separated from the eastern part of

Lynn when a group of 97 petitioners told the General Court that they are situated

"somewhat remote from the central portion of Lynn" and that their business "is

different from that of the principle part of Lynn" and that "their convenience andinterests would be promoted by a separate government."

When Lynn offered no substantial opposition, the legislature passed anenabling act which authorized the organization of a separate town government onMay 21,1 852. Lynn was paid $5450 for the land it lost to the new community andJustice of the Peace Waldo Thompson call the first Town Meeting on June 5, 1 852.

It is not my intention of offer a complete history lesson concerning the

beginnings of Swampscott but simply to point out how important the TownMeeting was to our founding fathers and how important the Town Meeting should

be to all of us today.

If personalities, side show antics and superfluous comments are removed from

the Town Meeting sessions the annual legislative gatherings would end sooner,

much more work would be accomplished and attendance would rise. After all,

nobody wants to waste his or her time.

Members are urged to read and study the Warrant and Annual Reports before

they walk into the Town Meeting. Under our By-Laws, Town Meeting membersreceive the Warrant at least seven days before the annual town election which is

actually Article 1 of the Warrant. With cooperation from the Selectmen's Office, the

Annual Report is included in the same package to keep costs to a minimum.

Elected officials and department heads have always been willing to answerquestions concerning upcoming Town Meeting action, budget requests or

anything else to deal with the operation of our municipal government. It is unfair to

put these officers 'on the spot' on the floor of Town Meeting when, with a little

effort, these questions could have been asked and answered in advance of the

meeting hopefully to everyone's satisfaction.

Town Meeting can and should run smoother and be more productive. If those

who really care about the Town run for a Town Meeting seat, it will.

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Incidentally, if you haven't got the time or the desire to become an elected TownMeeting member, you can watch gavel-to-gavel live coverage of the SwampscottTown Meeting on Cable Television Channel 14 thanks to the cooperation of

Warner Cable.

Resignations:

State Law (Chapter 41 , Section 1 09) mandates that a resignation of any elected

or appointed officer of a Town is not effective unless and until a letter of

resignation is sent or delivered to the Town Clerk. Correspondence addressed to

any other board or officer is not acceptable under the law. Only the Town Clerk is

empowered by statute to accept, process and act on a resignation.

When your Town Clerk receives a letter of resignation from a town officer, he

records the document and notifies the appointing authority or the Election

Commission citing how the vacancy can be filled and for how long. This effort

insures that all boards, committees, commissions and positions are kept at full

compliment at all times.

Resignations received and processed during 1987 included: David Gilmore,

Housing Authority; Charles P. Wilkinson, Conservation Commission; James N.

Harris, Alternate Building Inspector; Avis G. Feldman, Finance Committee;

Richard T. Mcintosh, Board of Appeals; Mary Jane Riddell and Bruce M. Whittier,

Recreation Commission; Diane Jenkins, Swampscott Arts Council; Joan Freid,

Council on Aging; Jerome Tapper, Edward W. Krippendorf and Jason Snyder,

Computer Study Committee; and Chris G. Patrinos Regional School Planning

Committee.

OFFICIAL TOWN STATISTICS - 1987

Marriage Intentions Filed/Marriage Liscenses Issued ,

Marriages Recorded ,

Births Recorded ( 47, Female; 67, Male)

Deaths Recorded ( 87, Female; 62, Male)

Applications for Variances and Special Permits

Environmental Impact Statements Accepted ,

Applications for Planning Board Action Processed ,

Site Plan Review Applications Processed ,

Public Meeting Notices Recorded and Posted ,

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Filings Processed ,

Certificates of Municipal Lien Prepared and Issued

Dog Licenses Issued ,

( 492, Male; 450, Spayed Female; 47, Female; 5 Kennel)

Dog Fines Collected ,

Hunting/Fishing/Sporting/Trapping Licenses Issues ,

Waterfowl Stamps Issued ,

Archery/ Primitive Firearms Deer Season Stamps Issued

$4,880

.14

.16

490

164

755

994

168

.48

.24

115

114

114

149

.87

2

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Warrant

ARTICLE 1.

Essex, SS.

To either of the Constables of the Town of Swampscott in said County:

GREETING:

In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify the

inhabitants of the Town of Swampscott qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs to

assemble in their respective precincts in said Swampscott, to wit -

Machon School on Burpee RoadClarke School on Norfolk Avenue

Central Fire Station on Burrill Street

Hadley School on Redington Street

High School on Forest AvenueStanley School on Whitman Avenue

On Tuesday, the twenty-second of April, 1 986, at 7:00 in the forenoon, then and there to act

on the following articles, viz:

Precinct One Polling Place

Precinct Two Polling Place

Precinct Three Polling Place

Precinct Four Polling Place

Precinct Five Polling Place

Precinct Six Polling Place

To choose a Moderator for one (1) year

To choose five (5) members of the Board of Selectmen for one (1) year

To choose a Town Treasurer for three (3) years

To choose one (1) member of the Board of Assessors for three (3) years

To choose one (1) member of the Board of Public Works for three (3) years

To choose two (2) members of the School Committee for three (3) years

To choose one (1) member of the Trustees of the Public Library for three (3) years

To choose one (1) member of the Board of Health for three (3) years

To choose one (1) member of the Planning Board for five (5) years

To choose one (1) member of the Planning Board for one (1) year

To choose three (3) Constables for three (3) years

To choose one (1) member of the Housing Authority for five (5) years

To choose one (1) member of Commissioner of Trust Funds for three (3) years

To choose eighteen (18) Town Meeting Members in each of the six (6) precincts for

three (3) years

To choose one (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for two (2) years

To choose one (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for one (1) year

To choose two (2) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two for two (2) years

To choose one (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two for one (1) year

To choose two (2) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for two (2) years

To choose two (2) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for one (1) year

To choose one (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct Six for one (1) year

At the close of the election the meeting adjourned to Monday, the twenty-eighth of April,

1986 at 7:45 p.m. at the Junior High School Auditorium.

Seethe report of the Election Commissioners for the results of the 1987 Municipal Election

held April 28,1987.

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RETURN OF SERVICE

Pursuant to the within warrant to me directed, I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of

Swampscott qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs by posting an attested copy

thereof at the Town Administration Building, at the Post Office, and in at least two public and

conspicuous places in each precinct in the Town, and at or in the immediate vicinity of the

Swampscott Railroad Station. Said posting was done April 21 , 1 987 and not less than seven

days before the day appointed for said meeting.

Arline Maguire, Constable

The Warrants for the Annual Town Meeting were mailed to Town Meeting members on

April 1 8, 1 987. Copies of the Annual Report for the year ending December 31 , 1 986 were

mailed to Town Meeting members on April 29, 1 987. Copies of the Annual Report were also

available from the Town Clerk and the Selectmen's Offices at the Town Administration

Building.

NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1986, 7:45 P.M.

To the Town Meeting members:

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Townof Swampscott, that the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, April 28,

1 986, beginning at 7:45 p.m., in the auditorium of the Swampscott Junior High School on

Greenwood Avenue.

Douglas F. Allen, moderator of Swampscott, will preside.

The required identification badges are to be picked up at the auditorium after you have

checked in.

Jack L. Paster

Clerk of Swampscott

MEETING CERTIFICATIONS

I hereby certify that in accordance with the adjournment of the Annual Town Meeting of

April 28, 1987, the Adjourned Town Meeting of May 4, 1987, was held at the Swampscott

Junior High School auditorium and was called to order at 7:55 p.m. with the necessary

quorum being present (273). At 10:37 p.m., it was voted to adjourn to May 6, 1987.

I hereby certify that in accordance with the adjournment of May 4, 1987, the Adjourned

Town Meeting of May 5, 1 987 was held at the Swampscott Junior High School auditorium

and was called to order 7:57 p.m. with the necessary quorum being present (250). It wasvoted at 10:33 p.m. to adjourn to May 6, 1987.


Town Meeting of May 6, 1 987 was held at the Swampscott Junior High School auditorium

and was called to order at 7:58 p.m. with the necessary quorum being present (1 94). At 1 0:53

p.m., it was voted to adjourn to May 11, 1987.

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Town Meeting of May 11,1 987, was held at the Swampscott Junior High School auditorium

and was called to order at 7:55 p.m. with the necessary quorum being present (257). It wasVoted at 10:51 p.m. to adjourn to May 12, 1987.

I hereby certify that in accordance with the adjournment of May 11,1 987, the Adjourned

Town Meeting of May 1 2, 1 987, was held atthe Swampscott Junior High School auditorium

and was called to order at 7:57 p.m. with the necessary quorum being present (1 71 ). At 1 1 :02

p.m., it was voted to dissolve the 1987 Annual Town Meeting.

Attest: Jack L. Paster

Clerk of Swampscott

In accordance with the By-Laws of Town of Swampscott the following legal

advertisement was published in the Daily Evening Item on May 7, 1987 concerning the

reconvening of the Town Meeting:

TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTTCOMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

OFFICE OF TOWN CLERKNotice is hereby given in accordance with article II, section 2 of the bylaws of the Town

ofSwampscottthattheadjourned annual town meeting will reconvene on Monday, May11, 7:45 p.m. in the auditorium of Swampscott High School, on Greenwood Avenue.

Douglas F. Allen, moderator of Swampscott, will preside.

Jack L. Paster

Clerk of Swampscott

ATTENDANCEFor the 1987 Town Meeting attendance, by precinct, see the list at the end of this

report.

TOWN MEETING ACTIONThe Return of Service was read by the Town Clerk who then administered the Oath of

Office to the Town Meeting members.

Reverend Craig Witcher of the First Church in Swampscott, Congregational, offered

the invocation.

Moderator Douglas F. Allen recognized State Representative Lawrence R. Alexander

who attended a Town Meeting session.

Article 2. To hear and act on the reports of Town Officials, Boards and Committees,

sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

Voted Article 2. That the report of the Master Plan Committee be accepted and the

Committee dissolved.

That the report of the Elder Housing Committee, offered by Rabbi Edgar Weinsberg, be

accepted.

That the report of the Computer Study Committee, offered by Edward Krippendorf, be

accepted.

That the report of the Phillips Park Study Committee, offered by Bernard Bloom, be

accepted.

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ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will authorize its Treasurer and Collector to enter into a

compensating balance agreement or agreements for fiscal year 1 988 pursuant to Chapter

44, Section 53F of the General Laws.

Sponsored by the Board of Directors.

Voted Article 3. That the Town authorize its Treasurer and Collector to enter into

compensating balance agreements for Fiscal Year 1988 pursuant to Chapter 44, Section

53F of the General Laws.

Unanimous Vote: 5/4/87

ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the

Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the fiscal

year beginning July 1 , 1 987 in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44,

Section 4, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year

in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17, or take any

action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen.

Voted Article 4. That the Town authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen,

to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the Fiscal Year

beginning July 1, 1987 in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44,

Section 4, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year

in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.


ARTICLE 5. To see what action the Town will take in relation to salaries of elected TownOfficials for the ensuing year.


Voted Article 5. The Town fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Townas provided by Section 1 08 of Chapter 41 , General Laws as amended for the twelve month

period beginning July 1, 1987 as follows:

SELECTMEN (S)

Chairman $ 2,200.00

Another Member 1,400.00




TOWN CLERK AND COLLECTOR OF TAXESSalary 21,420.00

ASSESSORS (3)

Chairman 1,600.00

Member/Secretary 1,150.00


TREASURER 7,000.00

BOARD OF HEALTH (3)

Chairman 220.00

Another Member 165.00

Another Member 165.00

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (3)

Chairman 1,600.00



CONSTABLE (one of three) 100.00

MODERATOR 100.00

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ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Retirement Board to transfer

one-third of the balance remaining for the interest income account of the Pension Fund in

accordance with Chapter 661, Acts of 1983 (Mass. Gen. Laws).

Sponsored by the Retirement Board.

Voted Article 6. That the Town authorize the Retirement Board to use one-third of the excess

earnings, $59,480.99, toward funding the pension liability.


RESOLUTIONThe following resolution was offered by Thomas J. Desimone, chairman of the Finance

Committee, on May 4, 1987 and passed unanimously by the Town Meeting membership:

Be it resolved that onyone attempting to increase any appropriation over that re-

commended by the Finance Committee be required to state where the funds would comefrom.

ARTICLE 7. To see what action Town will take concerning the budget for the

fiscal year commencing July 1, 1987 and ending on June 30,1988 and

appropriate the necessary money, or take any action relative thereto.


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1987 Annual TM Appropriations

VOTED ARTICLE 7. That the Town approve this article and that thefollowing amounts of money be appropriated for the several purposeshereinafter itemized. Each numbered line item is to be considered aseparate appropriation. The budgeted line item may only be spent for thestated purpose.

LI /ART. ID VOTE TAX RATE

001 Moderator 100 100

002 Fin Coi - Secretary 2,500 2,500

003 -Expense 350 350

004 Selectmen - Salaries 33,395 3.1,395

003 -Off. Exp. 1,600 1,600

006 -Hass. Kun. Assn 1,525 1,525

007 -HBTA Ad. Bd.

008 -Union Rel Exp. 2,000 2,000

009 -Contingent 1,500 1,500

010 Town Counsel 16,709 16,709

on -Special Counsel 10,000 10,000

012 -Off. Exp. 2,500 2,500

013 Parking Clerk 662 662

014 Bargaining Agent 10,000 10,000

015 Uk. Coap. Off. Exp. 3,000 3,000

016 -Uk. Coap. Fire/Police Assist. 95,000 95,000

017 Personnel Bd. Salaries 200 200

018 Accountant Salaries 61,554 61,554

019 -Off. Exp. 5,310 5,310

020 -Travel In State 450 450

021 Data Proc. Coordinator 3,564 3,564

022 Treasurer Salaries 27,649 27,649

023 -Off. Exp. 2,265 2,265

024 -Travel In St./Seiinars 300 300

02S -Furn. /Office Equip. 1,395 1,395

026 Clerk-Collector Salaries 61,440 61,440

027 -Off. Exp. 5,200 5,200

028 -Travel In St./Seainars 500 500

029 -Furn. /Off. Equip. 450 450

030 -By Lav Coapilation 1,000 1,000

031 -Town Postage 16,000 16,000

032 -Town Heeting 1,500 1,500

033 Election Coai. Salaries 27,798 27,798

034 -Off. Exp. 750 750

035 -Election Exp. 8,860 8,860

036 -Furn. ti Equip. 880 880

037 Assessors Salaries 36,872 36,872

038 -Appelate Tax Bd. 6,000 6,000

039 -Off. Exp. 2,700 2,700

040 -Travel In St. 400 400

041 -Data Processing 300 300

043 -Furn. k Equip.

044 -File Maintenance 45,000 45,000

04S -Per. Prop. Maint. 2,000 2,000

046 -Seainars 600 600

047 Adain. Bldg. Salaries 30,809 30,809

048 -Building Exp. 15,000 15,000

049 -VFU Building 1,600 1,600

050 Bd. of Appeals Secretary 2,000 2,000

051 -Off. Exp. 1,600 1,600

AVAIL. FNDS. BONDING

(a.)

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ID VOTE TAX RATE AVAIL. FNDS. BONDING

052 Planning Bd. Secretary

053 -Expenses

054 Build. Cd. 6d. of Appeals

055 Contrib. Ret. Exp. Fund

056 -Pension Accui. Fund

057 Non. Contrib. Pensions (Net)

058 Police Salaries

058A -School Traffic Super.

059 -Building Exp.

080 -Off. Exp.

061 -Travel In St.

062 -Travel Out of St.

063 -Haintenance

064 -Supplies

065 -Kobile Radio

066 -Police Training

067 -Uni forts

068 -Auxiliary Police

069 Fire Dept. Salaries

070 -Off. Exp.

071 -Travel In. St.

072 -Travel Out Of St.

073 -Furn. i Off. Equip.

074 -Building Exp.

075 -CoBHunications

076 -Uni foris

077 -Haintenance

078 -Fire Prevention

079 Harboriaster Salary

080 -Off. Exp.

081 -Gas/Oil Equip. Naint.

082 Civil Defense Director

083 -Operating Exp.

084 Ughts/Heas Inspector Sal.

085 -Off. Exp.

086 -Travel In St.,

087 Constable Salary

088 Building Ins. Salaries

089 -Off. Exp.

090 -Furn. k Equip.

091 -Travel In St.


093 Uire Ins. Salaries

094 -Off. Exp.

095 -Travel In St.

096 Anital Con. Off. Salary

097 -Off. Exp.

098 -Travel In St.

099 -Board Aniks/Pound i Supp.

102 Conservation Coaa. Off. Exp.

103 -Gen. Expenses

104 Insurance

105 Health Salaries

106 -Off. Exp.

107 -Travel In St.


109 -Furn. d Off. Equip.

110 -Inspection ii Tests

112 -Rubbish Collections

1,200 1,200

500 SOO

100 100

11,604 11,604

1,264,544 1,264,544

300,000 300,000

1,219,444 1,206,944 12,500 (b.)

(33,153 - not subject to diminution)14,240 14,240

11,275 11,275

250 250

590 SOO

24,930 24,930

3,850 3,850

5,500 5,500

6,600 6,600

14,850 14,850

750 750

1,326,935 1,314,435 12,500 (b.)

4,450 4,450

200 200

250 250

850 850

20,665 20,665

9,555 9,565

5,320 5,320

11,983 11,983

1,000 1,000

2,544 2,544 (c.)

456 456 (c.)

1,000 1,000 (c.)

1,050 1,050

1,006 1,006

3,751 3,751

50 50

360 360

100 100

32,374 32,374

1,005 1,005

ISO ISO

900 900

7,198 7,198

150 150

360 360

4,415 4,415

780 780

950 950

1,700 1,700

250 250

650 650

1,073,516 1,073,516

71,501 71,601

2,400 2,400

2,240 2,240

4,100 4,100

328,000 328,000

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1 T /APTL 1 / nK 1 • ID TAY DATC

113 Public Uorks Salaries 546,575 496 s?*;— 7Q, J/

J

114111 -DPU Uat*r Uaa»s 181,902 181,903

Its 105 100 105, 100

anlib 1A AAA 30,000

117 -Snow ( Ice 26,500 26,500

IIB -Consult. (Fna. S#r.) 10,000 10.000A V| WV119 20,000 20,000

190lev -Hvay Safety/Haint Constr. 55 000 55,000

19'lit -Travel In St. 1 , 750 1,750

lit *ri nthi nn All nu 9,300 9,300

l^w -rnff** L nAniitc 2,000 2,000

30,000 30,000

lis 2,000 2,000

t9A -Travel In Sti 1 vex in o\ « 360 360

197 -HOC Uat*r 262 876 262,676

19ftIcq -rnftMiini rati /^nc 1, 150 1,150

194 -Uater Bills 500 500

130 -Uater Meters 6,000 6,000

131i«i -So#(ial A^rti; Hoth Cont. 8,000 8,000

132•

-Dutch Eli 5,000 5,000

133 -Shidt Trtcs 3,500 3,500

134 -Treat. Pit/Lift Sta. Exp. 192,400 192,400

135 -Part Tiifr Etp. S«rv. 35,000 35,000

136 Recreation Coordinator 4,200 4,200

137 -Secretary 3,192 3,192

13B -Other Salaries 29,830 29,830

-Off. Exp. 1,320 1,320

-Travel In St1 1 mlVl All Wfc 125 125

141191 lUiiit « uiit bÛlp• 85

1^ 0, iVO R 1AR0, IVO

141 91 (fc9 23, 162

144 Veterans Serv» Salaries 7,000 7,000

14S -Off. Exp, 450 450

14& 1 1 dvn id 3v 300 300

147 "Assistance 20,000 20,000

146 Interest Gen. Debt. 179,386 179,386

149 "Tetporary Loans 67,500 67,500

ISO Prinrin;)! fi^n llAhtiiiiiîâi ucii. i/ruh. 701,182 701,182

ISl 5,000 5,000

1S9 lihrarv QjilariACLlUiai J uoiofira 185,141 185, 141

-riff Pvnu 1 1 • c xp

•

3, 175

IKl131 DUliUa nUbO* uXpt 9A <JSA

199 "Library Materials a? 15A 47,320

6,000 6,000

19/ 171 AAA 171,000

19a Heiorial Day SAA •JAA

f C V CI OH 3 uaj 350 350

mow Tin Tam PfrCAfvA TiinH1 ill vvH ivv9ri Tr 1 uiiu 293 000 193,000

Audit 17,200 17,200

462 UU 1 Barracks

163 Historical Coaaittee 400 400

164 Medicare Tax 12,000 12,000

16S Regional Voc. School 84,638 84,638

166 School Budget 6,905,189 6,905,189

AVAIL. FNDS. BONDING

50,000 (d.)

(e.)

100,000 (f.)

Majority vote: 5/4/87 total: i6,6B9,814 i6,5io,815 179,000

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iS87 TOUN HEETIKQ ARTICLES

LI /ART. ID VOTE TAI RATE AVAIL. FNDS. B0KDIN6

A-06 Transf#r to R#dur# Tix L#vv -617.320.00 617,320

A-I2 P*rCAflll*1 Srf. S4I Arfiuct. 2,168.40

A-16 Account TfMsftrs 156,281.00 156,281

A-25 Coiputtr E(]uipi (Public Siftcy) 80.000.00 80,000

A-26 Coiputtr Equip. (Tovfl Hill) 15,000.00 15,000

A-28 Police Autoiobilts 23,926.00 23,926.00

A-29 Police Radar Gun 1,800.00 1,800.00

A-31 45 000 00 45,000

A-32 rir* Ffinin* 90 000 001 VWa VV 90,000

A-33 Firt VthicU 24.000.00 24,000

A-35 rir* Alara llnrfat*1 II K riAsi U|iiis*c 10 000 00t V| WV» VV 10 000 00iV| VW« VV

A-38 DPU Coiprcssor 10,000.00 10,000.00

A-39 Beach Daiage Repairs 100,000.00 100,000

A-40 Treatient Pit. Equip. Repairs 207,500.00 207,500

A-41 Sever Systei Evaluation 15,000.00 15,000

A-46 Tedesco Pond Dredging 52,500.00 52,500

A-SO DPU Sidewalk Kaint. 40,000.00 40,000

A-Si DPU Snov Plows 10,000.00 10,000.00

A-52 DPU Vehicles 58,000.00 58,000

A-57 Sch. Repairs (Various Bldgs.) 31,600.00 31,600

A-S8 School Hot Top Repairs 5,500.00 5,500.00

A-S9 Sch. Repairs (Jr. High) 17,190.00 17,190.00

A-60 Sch. Repairs (Hadley/Hachon) 11,600.00 11,600

A-61 Sch. Repairs (HS Audit.) 20,000.00 20,000

A-63 Sch. Energy Uin/Ooors 47,700.00 47,700

A-G4 Sch. Energy Fixtures 7,600.00 7,600.00

A-£6 School Vans 30,000.00 30,000

A-70 Basketball Ct. Repairs 1,900.00 1,900.00

A-71 Beach Lifeguard Chairs 950.00 950.00

A-86 Contribution to HAUC 500.00 500.00

TOTAL: 1,115,715.40 -525,785.60 773,601 867,900

Footnotes to Budgeta. To service all departmentsb. From Federal Revenue Sharing Accountc. From Mooring Fees and Boat Excise Taxesd. From Cemetery Receipts

e. Figure shown has been reduced by $14,445, State Aid to Librariesf. From Overlay Reserve

g. From Surplus Revenue

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ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to provide funds necessary to implement the collective

bargaining agreements between the Board of Selectmen and the various unions under the

Board of Selectmen.


Voted Article 8. That action on this article be postponed indefinitely.

Majority vote: 5/12/87.

ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to provide funds necessary to implement the collective

bargaining agreements between the School Department personnel and the Town which

includes but is not limited to teachers, school administrators, custodians, cafeteria workers,

clerical and non-union employees.

Sponsored by the School Committee.


Majority Vote: 5/4/87.

ARTICLE 1 0. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Job Classification and Salary Plan of the

Personnel Board By-Laws as it applies to those positions not covered by collective

bargaining agreements and appropriate the necessary funds, or take any action relative

thereto.

Sponsored by the Personnel Board.

Voted Article 1 0. That the Town amend the Job Classification and Salary Plan of the Personnel

Board By-Laws applying to all employees exclusive of those covered by collective bargaining

unit, employees of the School Department, elected paid officials and seasonal employees so

that the pay scale be increased uniformly by 2% effective 7/1 /87.

Majority Vote: 5/4/87. j

ARTICLE 11 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Personnel board by-laws, oth^than the wage and salary classification, as recommended by the Personnel Board, or take any




Unanimous Vote: 5/4/87.

ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Personnel Board By-Laws so as to

reclassify certain existing positions, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 12. That the Town amend the Job Classifications and Pay Scales of the

Personnel board By-Laws as Follows:

ARTICLE 13. To see what action the Town will take on the matter of transferring the

unexpended balances as shown on the books of the Town Accountant, as of June 30,

1986 to the Surplus Revenue Account, or take any action relative thereto.



Unanimous vote: 5/5/87.

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ARTICLE 1 4. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the account

of unpaid bills for the purpose of settling all bills contracted prior to July 1, 1986 and

remaining unpaid at the time of the closing of the Town's books for the year ending June

30, 1986 according to the records of the Town Accountant, or take any action relative

thereto.




ARTICLE 1 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Surplus Revenue Account

of the Town to the account of current Revenue a sum of money to be used and applied by

the board of Assessors in the reduction of the tax levy, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the board of Selectmen.

Voted Article 1 5. That the Town transfer the sum of $61 7,320 from the Surplus Revenue

Account to current revenue to be applied against the appropriations contained in Article

7 (the budget).


ARTICLE 1 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the transfer of various funds from

various town accounts which reflect a deficit, or take any action relative thereto or in

connection therewith.


Voted Article 1 6. That the Town transfer the following monies among accounts for Fiscal

Year 1987:

From LI 143, 1986 Annual Town Meeting, Article 7, Recreation Programs, $1,800.00

To LI 139, 1986 Annual Town Meeting, Article 7, Recreation Wages 1,800.00

From LI 1 1 9, 1 986 Annual Town Meeting, Article 7, PW Consultant 1 0,000.00

From LI 1 1 4, 1 986 Annual Town Meeting, Article 7, PW Wages 62,681 .00

To LI 135, 1986 Annual Town Meeting, Article 7,Treatment Plant 72,681.00

From Overlay Reserve 81,800.00

To LI 18, 1986 Annual Town Meeting, Article 7,Workmen's comp. 38,300.00

To LI 1 1 8, 1 986 Annual Town Meeting, Article 7, Snow & Ice 33,500.00

To Medicare Taxes 10,000.00


ARTICLE 1 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase a

new copy machine and appropriate the necessary funds therefore, to take any action

relative thereto.




ARTICLE 1 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply

for an Urban Self-Help Grant.


Voted Article: 18. That action on this article be postponed indefinitely.


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ARTICLE 1 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 640 of the

Acts of 1985 which amended Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 by adding

thereto Section 57, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Tax Collector/Treasurer.

Voted Article 1 9. That the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 640 of the Acts of 1 985

which amended Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 by adding there to Section 57.


ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to petition the Massachusetts General Court

to enact legislation that would:

1 ) authorize the collection by the Town of a real estate transfer fee not to exceed two

percent (2%) of the purchase price upon the transfer of certain real property interests

located in the Town.

2) establish a Land Bank Fund in the Town treasury.

3) authorize a Land Bank Commission to administer and use said fund for the purchase

of certain categories of land and interests therein to be permanently held in a Town OpenSpace Land Bank in order to conserve and maintain open space, protect the

environment, and preserve natural beauty in the Town, and act on anything relating

thereto.


Voted Article 20. That the Town petition the Massachusetts General Court to enact

legislation as specified in the article provided that the authority granted therein shall not

reduce state tax revenues pursuant to General Laws Chapter 62F, Section 4.


ARTICLE 21 . To see if the Town will vote to purchase, rent or lease a Forms Detacher

for the Collector's and Treasurer's Offices and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or

take any action relative thereto.




ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to purchase fire resistive files and a safe for

the Clerk-Collector's vault and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take any action

relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Town Clerk/Tax Collector


Unanimous vote: 5/5/87

ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-Laws of the Town of

Swampscott by adding thereto a new section of Article III (Town Finances) as Follows:

Section 8. All past due taxes, fees, assessments or any other municipal charge shall be

paid in full prior to the issuance, renewal or transfer of any license or permit issued by any

board, officer or department for any person, corporation or business enterprise who has

neglected or refused to pay said tax, fee, assessment or any other municipal charge, or



Voted Article 23. That the Town amend the General By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott

by adding thereto a new section to article III (Town Finances) as follows:

Section 8. Chapter 640 of the Acts of 1 985, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is hereby

made a part of the Swampscott General By-Laws.


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ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-Laws of the Town of

Swampscott by adding a new sentence to Article II, Section 1 4 before the last sentence in

said section to read as follows, or take any action relative thereto.

The motion for reconsideration shall be in writing and shall be properly brought before

the meeting with only the proposer of the motion for consideration being allowed to

speak on the motion setting forth the reasons for reconsideration without discussion of

the matter being reconsidered; after a proper seconding, the motion, without debate,

shall be brought to a vote and said motion shall pass only upon the vote of a two-thirds of

the members present and voting reconsideration to be allowed if the motion to

reconsider is made on the same day of the vote or the following meeting day of the vote;

otherwise no reconsideration shall be permitted except by a nine-tenths vote of the

members present and voting.

Sponsored by the Finance Committee.

Voted Article 24. The Town Meeting defeated this article.


ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will raise a sum of money, by borrowing or otherwise,

for the purchase of computer equipment and software to implement the recommendations

of the Computer Study Committee, or take any other action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Computer Study Committee.

Voted Article 25. That the Town appropriate the sum of $80,000 for the purchase of

computer equipment and software as outlined in the report of the Computer Study

Committee, further that the Committee be continued in existence to direct the acquisition

and installation of the computer system, and further that the Treasurer, with the approval

of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow this amount through the issuance of bonds or

notes under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7,

Sub-section 28 and that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with any

other borrowing authorized by this Town Meeting.

Vote: 176 Yes; 14 No. 5/5/87.

ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise a sum of money, by borrowing or

otherwise, for the purchase of computer equipment and software to provide extended

use of the Town owned computer presently housed in the Town Hall so as to implement

the recommendations of the Computer Study Committee, or take any other action relative

thereto.


Voted Article 26. That the Town appropriate the sum of $15,000 for the purpose of

updating and expanding the capacity of the existing Town owned computer, such

modifications to be accomplished under the direction of the Computer Study Committee

and further that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to

borrow this amount through the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 28 and further that the

Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with any other borrowing authorized

by this Town Meeting.


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ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to amend the action taken under Article 43,

1985 Annual Town Meeting, by increasing the maximum number of members on the

Computer Study Committee from five to seven.

Sponsored by the Town Moderator.

Majority vote: 5/5/87

Voted Article 27. that the number of members on the Computer Study Committee be

increased from five to seven and that the responsibilities of this committee as outlined in

the Computer Report include the implementation of the bid process, acquisition and

installation recommendations outlined in the Computer Study Report.


ARTICLE 28. To see of the Town will vote to purchase two new automobiles to be used

as patrol cars for the Police Department and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take

any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Police Department.

Voted Article 28. That the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase two

replacement automobiles for the Police Department and that the sum of $23,926 be

appropriated therefor and further that the Board of Selectmen be directed to dispose of

the replaced vehicles through sale or trade.


ARTICLE 29. To see of the Town will vote to purchase a radar gun to be used for traffic

enforcement for the Police Department and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take



Voted Article 29. that the Town appropriate the sum of $1800 for the purchase of two

radar guns for the Police Department.


ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will purchase a computer system for the Police

Department and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take any action relative thereto.




ARTICLE 31 . To see if the Town will vote to purchase an ambulance to be used by the

Police Department and appropriate a sum of money therefor, or take any action relative

thereto.


Voted Article 31 . That the Town appropriate the sum of $45,000 for a replacement police

ambulanceandthatthis vehicle be purchased by the Board of Selectmen in conjunction

with a reactivated Ambulance Study Committee enlarged to include representation of

such additional technical expertise as may be necessary, further that the Selectmen be

authorized to dispose of the existing ambulance through sale or trade and further that the

Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow this amount

through the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of Massachusetts General

Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-section 9 and that the Treasurer be authorized to

combine this borrowing with any other borrowing authorized by this Town Meeting.

Vote: 118 Yes; 59 No. 5/6/87.

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Article 32. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds, for the Fire

Chief to replace engine #1 (1955 Maxim Pumper) with a new unit, or take any action

relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Fire Chief.

Voted Article 32. That the Town appropriate the sum of $90,000 to purchase a new fire

pumper for the Fire Department and that the Fire Chief be directed to dispose of the

existing 1 955 Maxim Fire Engine by sale or trade and further that the Treasurer with the

approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow this amount through the issuance of

bonds or notes under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,

Section 7, Sub-section 9 and further that the Treasurer is authorized to combine this

borrowing with any other borrowing authorized by this Town Meeting.

Vote: 153 Yes; 57 No. 5/6/87.

ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds, for the

Fire Chief to purchase a new Car #3, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 33. That the Town appropriate the sum of $24,000 to purchase a

replacement vehicle and that said replacement vehicle be purchased in conjunction

with the Board of Public Works articles for replacement of equipment so that the Townmight realize economies from vendors and in the bid and advertising process. Further

that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow this

amount through the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of Massachusetts

General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-section 9, and further that the Treasurer be

authorized to combine this borrowing with any other borrowing authorized by this TownMeeting.

Vote: 185 Yes; 6 No. 5/6/87.

ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds for the Fire

Chief to resurface the front and side apron of the Central Fire Station on Burrill Street, or





ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the Electrical

Inspector to continue the updating of the fire alarm system, or take any action relative

thereto.


Voted Article 35. That the Town appropriate the sum of $1 0,000 for the purpose of updating

the fire alarm system.


ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds for the Fire

Chief to begin renovations at the Engine #2 Station on Phillips Avenue, or take any action

relative thereto.


Voted Article 36. That the Moderator appoint a study committee to study the necessary

repairs to the Engine Two (Phillips Beach) Fire Station and to report back to the next regular

Town Meeting.


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ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Fire Chief to institute a program

that will require certain buildings specified by the Fire Chief to install lock boxes on their

building for security reasons and to see of the Town will vote a sum of money to purchase

lock boxes for all town owned buildings, or take any action relative thereto.




ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for one

compressor, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Board of Public Works.

Voted Article 38. That the Town appropriate the sum of $10,000 for the purchase of a

replacement compressor and that the Department of Public Works be authorized to dispose

of the existing compressor through sale or trade.


ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for storm damagerepairs at King's Beach, Blaney Beach and Whales Beach, or take any action relative

thereto.


Voted Article 39. That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $100,000 to renovate and

undertake storm damage repairs at the Town's publically owned beaches and further that

the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow this amount

through the issuance of bonds and note under the provisions of Massachusetts General

Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-section 9 and that the Treasurer be authorized to combine

this borrowing with any other borrowing authorized by this Town Meeting.

Vote: 187 Yes; 5 No. 5/6/87.

ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for repairs at the

Sewerage Treatment Plant, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 40. That the Town appropriate the sum of $207,500 for various equipment

repairs at the Sewage Treatment Plant and further that the Treasurer with the approval of the

Selectmen be authorized to borrow this amount through the issuance of bonds and note

under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-section 9

and that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with any other borrowing

authorized by this Town Meeting.


ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for a sewer

system evaluation survey, by borrowing or otherwise, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 41 . That the Town appropriate the sum of $1 5,000 to augment the amount

appropriated at the 1 986 Annual Town Meeting as the Town's share of the cost of sewer

system evaluation study and further that the Treasurer, with the approval of Selectmen,

be authorized to borrow this amount through the issuance of bonds or notes under the

provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 7 Sub-Section 22 and

that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with any other borrowing



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ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to construct a

handicap ramp at Town Hall, or take any action relative thereto.


ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to reconstruct

Blocksidge Field and the Practice Football Field at Phillips Park, or take any action

relative thereto.


ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to replace

approximately 1 ,600 LF. of 1 2 inch unlined cast iron pipe on Paradise Road (MA D.P.W.

Rt. 1 A) from Farragut Road to Walker Road, or take any action relative thereto.


ARRTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for a water

audit/leak defection survey, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Articles 42, 43, 44 & 45. That action on these articles be postponed indefinitely.

Unanimous Vote: (Articles 44 & 45) 5/6/87.

Majority Vote: (Articles 42 & 43) 5/6/87.

ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to dredge

Tedesco Pond, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 46. That the Town appropriate 50% of the cost to dredge Tedesco Pond

including related work not to exceed $52,500 and further that the Treasurer, with the

approval of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow this amount through the issuance of

bonds or notes under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section

7 Sub-Section 1 and that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with any

other borrowing authorized by this Town Meeting.

Vote: 185 Yes; 20 No. 5/11/87.

ARTICLE 47. To see of the Town will vote to amend the By-Laws regarding posting of

performance bond, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 47. That the Town amend the General By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott,

Article IV, Sections 13 and 15, as Follows:

1. Delete the words "No contract for construction work or for the purpose of

apparatus, supplies or materials whether for repairs or original construction" in

Section 13 and substitute therefor the words "No contract for the construction,

reconstruction, alteration, remodeling, repair or demolition of any public building or

for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling or repair of any public

work or for the purchase of any materials therefor."

2. Delete Section 1 5 and substitute therefor the following words: "Every contract for

the purchase of equipment, supplies or materials, the actual or estimated cost

thereof which amounts to $4,000 or more, except in cases of special emergencyinvolving the health or safety of the public or their property, shall be accompanied

by security, by bond or otherwise, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the

same, except that in place of a performance bond, the authorized board, committee,

commission or officer of the Town may, in its sound discretion, retain the bid deposit

as a guarantee of the faithful performance of the contract, to be returned upon

satisfactory performance by the contractor."

Unanimous Vote 5/6/87.

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ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to purchaseSawtelle's property, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 48. That the Moderator appoint a five-member study committee to review

the possible acquisition of the so-called Sawtelle property on Humphrey Street and that

a report be made to the next Special or Annual Town Meeting.


ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for

replacement of concrete sidewalks, or take any action relative thereto.




ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for sidewalk

maintenance at various locations, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 50. That the Town appropriate the sum of $40,000 for the repair of various

sidewalks in Town further that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be

authorized to borrow this amount through the issuance of bonds or notes under the

provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 6 and

that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with any other borrowings



ARTICLE 51 . To see of the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to purchase

two (2) snow plows, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 51 . That the Town appropriate the sum of $10,000 for the purchase of two

replacement snow plows and further that the Department of Public Works be authorized

to dispose of the existing plows through sale or trade.


ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for one (1 )-ton

utility truck and one dump truck and trade two trucks; one 1 970 dump truck and one 1 967

utility truck, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 52. That the Town appropriate the sum of $58,000 for the purchase of trucks

described in the Article further that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be


provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 9 and

that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with any other borrowings



ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds to

purchase a suitable boat trailer for the Harbormaster, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Harbormaster.

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ARTICLE 54. To see of the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds to replace

or repair the boat engine for the Harbormaster, or take any action relative thereto.


ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds to

purchase radio equipment for the Harbormaster, or take any action relative thereto.


ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds, by

borrowing or otherwise, to purchase and install an Intercom system for the Stanley and

Machon Schools, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Articles 53, 54, 55 & 56. That action on these articles be postponed indefinitely.



borrowing or otherwise, for renovation of the water damaged ceiling at the Stanley

School, and prepare and resurface Junior High fire escape with rust resistant paint,

painting at the Stanley, Clarke and Jr. High Schools, Jr. High yard and drywell water

problem, and tennis court repairs at the High School, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 57. That the Town appropriate the sum of $31 ,600 for the purposes outlined

in the Article and further that the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be


provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 3A

($25,400), Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 25 ($4,000), and Chapter 44, Section 7,

Sub-Section 1 ($2,200) and that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing

with any other borrowings authorized by this Town Meeting.



borrowing or otherwise, to authorize the Department of Public Works to undertake

repairs, reconstruction, or to resurface hot top areas at various schools, or take any



Voted Article 58. That the Town appropriate the sum of $5,500 to repair the hot top area at

the Stanley School.



borrowing or otherwise, for Design Service, for the renovation of lavoratories at the

Junior High School, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 59. That the Town appropriate the sum of $1 7,1 90 to undertake the required

renovations as specified in the Article.


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borrowing or otherwise, for the services of a Heating Engineer, and renovation to the

Hadley School heating system; also to install a 40 gal. hot water tank at the MachonSchool, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 60. That the Town appropriate the sum of $11,600 for the services of a

heating engineer and changes to the heating equipment in the Hadley School and to

install a 40-gallon hot water heater at the Machon School and further that the Treasurer

with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow this amount through the

issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws

Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 3A ($6,600), Chapter 44, Section 7, and Chapter 44,

Section 7, Sub-Section 22 ($5,000) and further that the Treasurer be authorized to

combine this borrowing with any other borrowings authorized by this Town Meeting.

Vote: 180 Yes; 26 No. 5/11/87.

ARTICLE 61. To see if the town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds, by

borrowing or otherwise, to replace all seats in the Little Theatre at the Swampscott High

School, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 61 . That the Town appropriate the sum of $20,000 to replace the seats in the

Little Theatre at Swampscott High School and that the Treasurer with the approval of the

Selectmen be authorized to borrow this amount through the issuance of bonds or notes

under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-

Section 3A, and further that the Treasurer be authorized to combine this borrowing with

any other borrowings authorized by this Town Meeting.


ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Public Works to

institute a Sewer Use Fee, or take any action relative thereto.





borrowing or otherwise, for installation of energy conservation windows and doors atthe

Swampscott Public Schools, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 63. That the Town appropriate the sum of $47,700 for the installation of

energy conservation doors and windows at various schools and further that the

Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow this amount


Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 3B and further that the Treasurer be authorized

to combine this borrowing with any other borrowings authorized by this Town Meeting.



borrowing or otherwise, to install energy saving light fixtures at the Stanley, Machon,

Hadley, Junior High and High Schools, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 64. That the Town appropriate the sum of $7,600 for the installation of

energy saving light fixtures at various schools.


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ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will vote to establish a Regional School District

Planning Committee consisting of three members appointed by the Moderator as

authorized under the provisions of Section 1 4 of Chapter 71 of the General Laws, or take



Voted Article 65. That the Town authorize the Moderator to appoint a committee as

described in the Article consisting of three members, one to be a member of the School

Committee.



borrowing or otherwise, for the purchase of two (2) passenger vans for transportation to

athletic co-curricula and other student activities, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 66. that the Town appropriate the sum of $30,000 and to authorize the

School Committee to purchase two vans for the School Department and further that the

Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow this amount


Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Sub-Section 9 and further that the Treasurer be authorized

to combine this borrowing with any other borrowings authorized by this Town Meeting.

Vote: 127 Yes; 59 No. 5/11/87.

ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to approve the adoption of the $18,000

minimum teacher salary grant of the School Improvement Act of 1985 (Chapter 188),

contingent upon the state's funding of that adoption, for teachers employed by the North

Shore Special Education Consortium, or take any action relative thereto.


Voted Article 67. That the Town approve the adoption of the grant as described in the

Article.


ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition

the General Court to enact legislation permitting the School Committee to execute a

contract with NYNEX for the lease of certain telephone equipment.


Voted Article 68. That the Board of Selectmen petition the General Court to enact

legislation as outlined in the Article.



borrowing or otherwise, to update salaries for staff members, or take any action relative

thereto.

Sponsored by Recreation Commission.


Unanimous Vote: 5/11 /87.

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borrowing or otherwise, to seal and stripe the basketball court at Phillips Park, or take


Sponsored by the Recreation Commission.

Voted Article 70. That the Town appropriate $1,900 for the purposes of this Article.



borrowing or otherwise, to purchase Lifeguard Chairs for our four beaches, or take any

actioi "elative thereto.

Sponsored by the Recreation Commission.

Voted Article 71. that the Town appropriate the sum of $950 for the purchase of

replacement lifeguard chairs.


ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Clause 41 C,

Exemption for the Elderly. The Acts of 1986, Chapter 73, Section 3, enacts new statutory

exemption by inserting Clause 41 C in Chapter 59, Section 5. General Laws of the

Commonwealth the replace Clause 41 ,Chapter 59, Section 5. The Clause 41 C Exemption is

optional at the local level, and it must be accepted by a city or town in order to be effective

therein, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Board of Assessors.

ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Clause 17D,

Exemptions for Surviving Spouse, Minor with Parents Deceased or Persons over 70. The

Acts of 1 986, Chapter 73, Section 1 enacts new statutory exemption by inserting Clause 1 7Din Chapter 59, Section 5 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth to replace Clause 1 7C,

Chapter 59, Section 5. the Clause 1 7D is optional at the local level, and it must be accepted

by a city or town in order to be effective therein.

Sponsored by the Board of Assessors.

Voted Articles 72 & 73. That the Town accept the statutes as outlined in the Articles.


ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for installing a

restroom in the Children's Room, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Trustees of the Swampscott Public Library.

ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for installing a

security alarm system in the Library, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Trustees of the Swampscott Public Library.

ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds for an

engineering study to design the plans to make all town buildings handicapped accessible,

or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the 504 Handicapped Accessibility Coordinator.

ARTICLE 77. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds for

construction of all the plans to make all town buildings handicapped accessible, or take any


Sponsored by the 504 Handicapped Accessibility Coordinator.

ARTICLE 78. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee to be called the Building

Needs Committee and appropriate the sum of $15,000, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Phillips Park Planning Committee.

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ARTICLE 79. To see if the Town will vote to have the Town and the School Committee

transfer to the Swampscott Housing Authority the building and land known as Hadley

School to be used for elderly and other housing needs, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by Carl D. Reardon, et al

ARTICLE 80. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the control of all town buildings and

land to the Dept. of Public Works for the purpose of centralizing the cleaning and

maintenance of same; and to transfer the appropriated funds to then, or take any action

relative thereto.

Sponsored by Carl D. Reardon, et al

Voted Articles 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 & 80. That action on these articles be postponed

indefinitely. (Note: Article 78 was tabled and not removed therefrom.)


ARTICLE 81. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to transfer or

otherwise convey certain vacant land adjacent to lots 15, 19, 24 and 30, to Gino Cresta, or

take any other action relative thereto.

Sponsored by Joseph Faia, et al

Voted Article 81 . That the Board of Selectmen sell the land described in the Article at public

auction or by such other means as they may select for the purpose of maximizing the return

to the Town.


ARTICLE 82. To see if the Town will vote to transfer to the Conservation Commission the

care, custody, management and control of lots 414,421, &421B, which are located on or

adjacent to Nichols Street and abut Harold King Forest, and to designate the named lots as a

conservation area, said property containing wetland areas as defined by Massachusetts

General Laws, c. 131, S. 40, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by the Conservation Commission and Board of Selectmen.

Voted Article 82. Favorable action as printed.


ARTICLE 83. To see if the Town will vote to acquire by gift, purchase, eminent domain, or

otherwise, for open space, parking and /or recreational purposes, any part or parts of or all

the Lots 43, 43A and 44 on Assessors Plate 31, and appropriate the necessary funds

therefor, by borrowing or otherwise , or take any action relative thereto.


ARTICLE 84. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town By-Laws as follows:

Article V., Streets and Sidewalks, adding a new section to be known as

Section 4A as follows:

"To maintain the public right-of-way and to serve the public safety, all

businesses and homeowners shall be responsible to clear all sidewalks

surrounding their properties within 24 hours after a snowfall".

Violators would be subject to a fine, or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by Brian J. Drummond, et al.

Voted Article: 83 & 84. That action on this article be postponed indefinitely.

IVIajority Vote: 5/12/87.

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ARTICLE 85. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of

Swampscott by adding to Article IV, Section 3, a new paragraph numbered 6 to follow the

paragraph numbered 5 to read:

"A lot shall have a minimum width equal to width of the required frontage of the

Zoning district in which it lies for the entire depth of said lot," or take any action

relative thereto.

Sponsored by Phyllis Kravitz, et al, and Board of Selectmen.

Voted ARticle 85. That the Town amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott by

adding to Article IV, Section 3, a new paragraph numbered "6" to follow the paragraph

numbt ed "5" as follows:

A lot shall have a minimum width equal to the required frontage of the zoning

district in which it lies for the entire depth of the required front yard; said width

being measured parallel to the frontage for a lot having a straight frontage, and

measured along a line having the same curvature as the frontage for a lot with

a curved frontage. Further, no portion of a lot shall have any width dimension

less than 50% of the required frontage; with this lesser width being measured

perpendicular to a side line.

Vote: 136 Yes; 7 No. 5/12/87.

ARTICLE 86. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer and

appropriate the sum of $500 for the purpose of participation in Help for Abused Women and

their Children (HAWC), or take any action relative thereto.

Sponsored by Deborah A. Boggs, et al.

Voted Article 86. That the Town appropriate the sum of $500 for the purpose outlined in the

Article.


ARTICLE 87. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of

Swampscott as follows:

a) Article V, Section 1 6, paragraph 2.b., after the word "feet," add a new sentence to read:

"For additions exceeding 500 square feet on existing single-family homes, see

site plan review section entitles. Site Plan Review Requirements for Additions

exceeding 500 square feet on existing single-family homes."

b) In Article V, Section 1 6 after the Site Plan Review Planning Board Review Considerations I

section, add a new section to read:j

SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONS EXCEEDING 500 SQUARE FEETON EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES.

Procedure:

The applicant for site plan review shall file the materials and plans for review with the

Town Clerk. Five copies of the materials and plans shall be filed with the plans shall be filed

with the Planning Board.

The applicant is required to send notice to project abutters concerning the above filingj

and including a description of the applicant's plans. Said notice must precede the

applicant's meeting with the Planning Board by at least a week.

The Planning Board shall schedule a meeting with the applicant within 40 days of the

submission of a complete application."

After a meeting with the applicant, and after giving due consideration of the criteria set

forth in this section, the Planning Board, by majority vote, may approve the plan or approve

with conditions, or disapprove if it finds that application, including the minimum and as may

be required materials for review, is Incomplete. Such conditions may, where reasonably

necessary to give effect to the purposes of this article, include an increase in the applicable

minimum requirements of zoning compliance set forth elsewhere in the Swampscott Zoning

By-Law, and may require design and siting modifications where appropriate.

Failure of the Planning Board to take final action upon an application within sixty (60)

days after receipt of complete application, materials, and plans required by site plan review

shall be deemed approval of said plans.

Materials for Review — Minimum Requirements:

a) Dimensioned floor plans and building elevations (all sides) of existing structures and

proposed additions at a scale of Va inch = one foot, or Va inch = one foot. Elevations shall

indicate exterior materials proposed.

b) Dimensioned site plan of entire lot showing all exsisting and proposed buildings,

structures, driveways, parking areas, curb cuts, and exterior lighting, at a scale of Ve

inch = one foot, or 1 inch = twenty (20) feet. Said plan shall be dimensioned to showdistances to all setback lines.

c) Landscape plan showing the limits of the work, existing trees and vegetation, vegetation

to be removed, proposed new landscaping with size, type, and quantity of vegetation at

a scale of Vs inch = one foot, or 1 inch = twenty (20) feet. The site plan and the landscape

plan may be combined in one drawing if all required information can be clearly shownon one plan.

d) Context (orlocus) plan at a scale of Vs inch = one foot, or 1 inch = twenty (20) feet showing

the applicant's proposed addition and showing the footprints of adjacent houses or

other buildings on adjacent lots, and showing adjacent streets. Distance of adjacent

houses to the applicant's property lines shall be dimensioned on the drawing.

Materials for Review — As May Be Required:

(same as specified for other projects requiring Site Plan Review: see pages 38f-38g.)

Planning Board Review Considerations:

(same as specified for other projects requiring Site Plan Review; see pages 38g-38h.)

Sponsored by the Planning Board.

Voted Article 87. That the Town amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott as

specified in the Article.


ARTICLE 88. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town of

Swampscott as follows;

a) Delete paragraphs 4.a., 5., 6., 7., 8.a. through g. of Article III., Section 4.

b) Delete paragraph 4. of Article III., Section 5.

c) Delete paragraph 3. and 4. of Article III., Section 8.

d) Insert in Article III., a new section to read:

Section 9. PARKING REQUIREMENTS

1. With respect to the following uses, minimum off-street parking spaces shall be

provided as follows:

a. Residential: One/dwelling unit.

b. Rooms for rent in a residence: one per each two rented rooms.

c. Hotels: one per employee on largest shift, plus one per guest room plus one per

table or each four seats in a restaurant, plus one per one hundred square feet of

space in function rooms not designed for eating.

d. 1 . Place of public assembly: one per each fifty square feet of gross floor area, or

one per each three seats of rated capacity, whichever may require the larger number

of spaces.

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2. Restaurant: one per each fifty square feet of gross floor area, or one per each four

seats of rated capacity, whichever may require the larger number of spaces,

e. Recreation club or similar use: one per each three persons normally expected on

the premises at the time of maximum use.

F. Retail business or service establishment: one per each one hundred fifty (150)

square feet of gross floor area.

g. Clinic, medical building: one per staff member, plus one per employee, plus one

per each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.

h. Professional and general offices: one per staff member, one per employee, plus

one per each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.

2. In the Business B-2 District, parking shall be as required in the Business B-1 District

except that where any land or building is used for lumber, coal or justifies a lesser

number of spaces. A reserve area, to be maintained indefinitely as landscaped open

space, shall be provided sufficient to accommodate the difference between the spaced

required and the spaces provided. The parking/site plan shall show (in dotted outline)

how the reserve area would be laid out in full compliance with the required number of

spaces.

11. A strip of land not less then six feet in width shall be provided on at least two sides of

a parking lot or area the designated on the parking/site plan for the storage of snowplowed from the parking lot; such snow storage may be located in landscaped areas or in

areas of required setbacks from lot lines or building lines.

12. All lighting sources used for parking area illumination shall be shielded from view

from roadway and adjacent properties. All direct rays from such lighting shall fall entirely

within the parking area. The level of illumination of lighting shall be low so as to reduce

the glow of ambient light perceptible on adjacent properties.

1 3. The use of metal guardrails around parking drives and parking lots is not permitted.

Where guardrails are used, the type provided shall be of the heavy wooded timber

variety. Metal or steel bollard, however, are permitted.

14. Refer also to Landscaping Requirements included elsewhere in this By-Law.

Sponsored by the Planning Board.

Voted Aricle 88. That the Town amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott

as specified in the Article.

Unanimous Vote: 5/1287.

ARTICLE 89. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town of

Swampscott as follows:

a) Delete paragraph 6, of Article III., Section 1

.

b) Delete paragraph 2.c, of Article III., Section 4.

c) Delete paragraphs 5, 5.a., 5.c., and 6. of Article III., Section 6.

d) Insert in Article III., a new section to read:

Section 10. SIGN REGULATIONS

A. District-Related Sign Regulations

1 . In all districts, there shall be allowed, per lot, one real estate sign not over six (6) square

feet in area, advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises on which it is located, and

not referring to other premises.

2. In the B-1 and B-2 districts, provided in Article VI, Section 5., there shall be permitted

advertising signs, as regulated by law and bylaw, but no signs or other advertising devices

shall be created with a display greater than sixty (60) square feet; however, a display area up

to and including 120 square feet in size may be used when the sign is a physical part of a

building designed as a part of the architectural decor of the building, provided that such

building has a setback from the highway line of at least 75 feet.

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In addition, one free-standing sign is permitted, located at any entrance to the premises, not

to exceed thirty (30) square feet in area.

3. In the B-3 district, provided a special permit has been obtained from the Board of

Appeals as provided in Article VI, Section 5., there shall be permitted signs attached flat

against the wall of the building, but no signs or other advertising devices shall be erected

with a display area greater than sixty (60) square feet in size. However, a display area of up to,

and including, one hundred twenty (1 20) square feet in size may be used when the sign is a

physical part of a building designed as part of the architectural decor of the building. In

addition, one free-standing sign is permitted, located at any entrance to the premises, not to

exceed sixty (60) square feet in area. Directional and traffic signs, each not exceeding nine

(9) square feet in area, and carrying no advertising, are permitted.

4. In all districts, there shall be permitted one contractor's sign, not exceeding thirty (30)

square feet in area, in connection with the on going renovation or construction of a building.

Such sign shall be removed upon construction completion.

B. General Sign Regulations

1 . Flashing, moving, animated, or intermittently operating signs or advertising devices are

not permitted except for signs showing only temperature and/or time displays.

2. Promotional signs, pennants, banners, flags, streamers: except as otherwise notes,

there shall be no temporary or special promotional signs except for municipal purposes. Theseasonal display of signs and exterior lighting for the purpose of celebration of holidays is

permitted. Existing banners, streamers, flags, and pennants shall be removed within twenty

(20) days of the adoption of this bylaw.

This Restriction on flags does not apply to American (or other nationality) flags by

homeowners.

3. Sign message: a sign may include lettering to indicate only the street number, the nameand kind of business, the owner(s) and /or principal(s) conducting business therein, the

services offered in the facility, the year the business was established, the business slogan

and /or the business logo, the hours of operation, and a time and temperature display.

ARTICLE 90. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and raise, by borrowing or

otherwise, under any general or special law which authorizes the Town to raise money by

borrowing or otherwise, such sums of money as may be necessary for any and all of the

purposes mentioned in the foregoing articles.




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SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGWARRENT

Essex, ss.

To either of Constables of the Town of Swampscott in said county:

You are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof at the

Town Administration Building, atthe Post Office, and in at least two public and conspicuous

places in each precinct in the Town, and at or in the immediate vicinity of each railroad

station in the Town not less than fourteen (14) days before the date appointed for said

meeting.

Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrent, with your doings thereon, to the TownClerk at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.

Given under our hands this 23rd day of April, 1987.

Board of Selectmen

of the Town of Swampscott

RETURN OF SERVICE

Pursuant to the within warrant to me directed, I have notified the inhibitants of the Town of

Swampscott qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs by posting an attested copy

thereof atthe Town Administration Building, atthe Post Office, and in at least two public and

conspicious places in each precence in the Town, and at our in the immediate vicinity of the

Swampscott Railroad Station. Said posting was done April 21, 1987 and not less than

fourteen days before the day appointed for said meeting.

Arline Maguire

Constable of Swampscott

In accordance with the By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott the following notice wasmailed to each Town Meeting member on April 18, 1987:

To the Town Meeting Members:

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Article II, Section 2, of the By-Laws of the Townof Swampscot that a Special Town Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 1987.

beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Swampscott Junior High School on

Greenwood Avenue.

Douglas F. Allen, moderator, will preside.

Jack L. Paster

Clerk of Swampscott

On motion by Town Clerk Jack L. Paster the 1 987 Annual Town Meeting was adjourned at

8:00 p.m. on May 6, 1 987 until after the Special Town Meeting is dissolved. Unanimous vote.

The Town Clerk read the Return of Service.

A quorum was present (194 members). See attendance for May 6, 1987.

Article 1 . To see if the Town will amend the General By-Laws of the Town of Swampscott

by adding thereto a new section as follows:

That the Board of Health be empowered to establish a system of non-criminal

citations, notices, hearings and the establishment of and the collection of fines for

violations of the rules and regulations of the Board of Health.

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Further, that the Board of Health be empowered to establish a revolving fund to

self-sustain the implimentation, disposition and removal of those regulation.

Sponsored by the Board of Health.

Voted Article 1 . That the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws

Chapter 40, Section 21 D, to empower the Board of Health and the Health Officer to

enforce the Board of Health regulations as follows:

Penalties of the Board of Health Regulations:

(a) Criminal Complaint - Whoever violates any provision of the Board of Health rules

and regulations may be penalized by indictment or an complaint brought in the

District Court may see fit to impose, the maximum penalty for any violations of these

provisions shall be $300.00 for each offense.

(b) Non-Criminal Disposition - Whoever violates any provisions of the Swampscott

Board of Health rules and regulations may, in the discretion of the Board of Health or

Health Officer, be penalized by a non-criminal complaint in the District Court

pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21 D. For the purpose

of this provision the penalty to apply in event of a violation shall be as follows; $25.00

for the first offense; $50.00 for the second offense; $1 00.00 for the third offense; and

$200.00 for the fourth and each subsequent offinse. Each day on which a violation

exists shall be deamed to be a separate offense. If the Board of Health and/or the

Health Officer has the material, rubbish or debris removed, he may add an additional

removal fine of $50.00 to $1 OO.OO.Said additional fine shall be paid with the 1 st, 2nd,

3rd and /or 4th offenses.

Adopted by a majority vote. May 6, 1987.

At 8:30 p.m. the Special Town Meeting was dissolved.

The Annul Town Meeting sessions were reconvened.

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1987 Town Meeting AttendancePresent 0=Absent

19B7 TOWN MEETING ATTENDANCE

PRE NAME 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/11 5/12

1 alex, annette m. x x

alex, john e. x x x x x

bates, wallace t. x x x x

bickford, barbara x x x x x

blonder, cindy m. x x x x x

blonder, jeffrey s. x x x x x

butler, jeanne x x x

callahan, joseph x x

callahan, richard m. x x x

caron, gerald l.

cropley, john h. jr. x x x x x

cullen, c. paige jr. x x x

daley, john r. x x x x x

dilisio, david x x x x x

dilisio, vincent r. x x x

dolan, grace x x x x

dorson, harold b. x x x x x

dorson, sylvia b. x x x x

eldridqe, barbara f. x x x x x

eldridge, william e. x x

fenelon, james s. x x x

fenelon, wanda l. 0x00fitzhenry, george a.

6reenbaum, lawrence x x x x x

harrington, vera c. x x x x

holmes, betty x x x x

huber, richard x x x x x

hyde, william r. x x x x x

kalqust, gerald x x x x x

kaloust, roberta x x x x x

kearney, sheila p. x x x x x

keating, harold j. sr. x x x

legere, j. arthur x x x x

McCarthy, david m. x o x x x

MODINI, LOUIS M. X X X

NIGRELLI, EUGENE X X X

OLSON, NANCY - - X X X

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OWENS, CHARLES F. X X X X X

PACAK, ROSE X X X X X

PALLESCHI, MICHAEL A. X X X X X

PARTON, BENNETT X X X X X

PERRY, GERARD D. X X X X X

PERRY, ROBERT E. X X X X X

PICARIELLO, LAWRENCE X X X X

RYAN, WILLIAM X X X X

SCHAEFER, DENNIS - - X X X

SPERANZA, ALFRED C. X X

SPERANZA, FRANCES N. X X X X X

SPINALE, DOMINIC F. X X X X X

VERNAVA, FRANK B. X X X X X

WALDFOGEL, PETER D. X X X X

WALSH, CATHERINE X X X

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Town Collector

JACK L PASTER

The collection record of this office continues to be one of the best... if not

the best.. .in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Again this year wepoint with pride to our zero property tax balance for all prior years due to

an aggressive collection effort aimed at eliminating tax delinquency.

Press releases are issued to notify residents of the property tax

payment deadlines, exact due dates are printed on every real estate tax

and water use bill and the due dates are announced on cable television so

that there are no surprises when interest penalties are assessed on each

and every late payment. Every taxpayer is treated in the same fair andimpartial manner and it should be reassuring to knowthatthe rules of the

game are the same for everyone.

We are often asked, "Who gets the money that is collected as penalty

interest and charges?" One irate tax delinquent suggested that the moneygoes into the Collector's budget or perhaps into some sort of a slush fund.

Be assured that money collected due to late payments is turned over to

the General Fund and reported each week to the Accountant. This moneyeventually becomes Free Cash and can only be spent by a vote of TownMeeting.

Your collector has earned the title of Certified Municipal Collector and

has taught tax collection and office management courses to other elected

and appointed municipal finance officers at the University of Mass-

achusetts in Amherst during seminars staged by the Massachusetts

Collectors and Treasurers Association and the Commonwealth of Mass-

achusetts Department of Revenue. In addition, your collector was asked

to teach newly elected collectors and treasurers the art of automobile

excise tax collection and continues to serve as a reference source for

those office holders across the state.

Your help is needed.

Nearly 80 percent of Swampscott homeowners pay their taxes to the

financial institution which holds the mortgage on their property. It then

becomes the mortgage holder's responsibility to send or deliver the tax

payment to the Town. Unless the homeowner sends his or her property

tax bill to the bank or mortgage company a breakdown in the payment

chain can occur and the result can be penalty assessments due to a late

remittance.

Homeowners should make sure that they forward their tax bill to the

disbursement office immediately upon receipt of the semi-annual tax

notice. If this is done, the tax money will be sent to the Town in a timely

fashion. We will not accept 'dummy' or substitute tax bills or lists of

customers from a bank or mortgage company. We will not accept a

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payment without the Swampscott tax bill. This insures that tax payments

are posted to the proper accounts and mistakes are minimized.

Fortunately, we maintain office copies of each property tax bill and

many banks end up sending a representative to Town Hall twice a year

to'puir bills for those customers who fail to send them a copy. This adds

time and expense to the collection process and some banks are charging

each customer for this service.

Homeowners have the right to petition the Assessors to send their tax

bill directly to the bank or mortgage company rather than to their

Swampscott address. If you have trouble getting your property tax bill to

your bank, you might want to consider this alternative.

IN ACCOUNT WITH THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT1987 COLLECTIONS:

COLLECTIONS:

Property taxesPersonal Property TaxesAutomobile Excise TaxesWater Use ChargesWater LiensSewer AssessmentsWater Service Charges..Harbor Mooring Fees. . .

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Boat Excise Taxes

Departmental Accounts Receivables

Pensions 46,668.91School Tuition 421,004.50Rentals (Fish House, etc.) 10,948.00Health Department Trash Collection Fees 128.00

Interest and Charges

Real Estate/Personal Property Tax Interest... 31.885.64Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Interest 3,011.32Water Use and Water Service Interest 1,764.81Water Lien Interest 2,388.58Sewer Interest 8,089.51Other Interest/Fees 65.39Charges and Demand Fees 11,526.00

Agency Fees Collected 200.00Fees for Copying/Certifying Public Records 340.00Fees for Preparing Certificates of Municipal Lien. 12,645.00Fines Assessed on Returned Checks 984.17

Total Collected - January 1 to December 31. 1987 . . $14 , 480 . 953 . 25

$11,793,662.98141,050.80

1,045,253.27877,433.6515.759.6220. 141 .4030.951 .251,345.003,705.45

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TREASURERJACK L. PASTER

Due to an aggressive tax collection effort, the Treasurer's office can|

point with pride to a zero Tax Title balance. Since taking office, all

accounts in Tax Title have been collected with full penalty interest,

charges and legal costs. To the best of our knowledge, Swampscott is the

only community in Massachusetts that can boast this record.

Getting vacant land on the tax rolls —Your Treasurer has compiled a draft list of vacant and untaxed parcels

and slivers of land which show on the town maps as not being assessed.

We have felt for years that every inch of land, except land or buildings

used exclusively for municipal purposes, should be properly assessed

and taxed. It should be noted that the majority of the untaxed lots are not

buildable under our current By-Laws. They, nevertheless, have value.

This office will co-sponsor an article with at least one member of the

Board of Selectmen to obtain authorization from Town Meeting to sell

these parcels at public auction with the proceeds going into the town's

General Fund. Even if the land is of value only to the immediate abutter,

the town is far better off having his property on the tax rolls producing

revenue each and every year regardless of the sale price.

Banking relationships -

Swampscott is fortunate to have excellent working relationships with

local bankers and banking institutions. We often tap these valuable

financial resources for information, advice and assistance and the result

has been aggressive bidding with favorable interest rates...lower than

average when we borrow and higher when we invest.

Your Treasurer maintains over 40 accounts with local and regional

banks ranging from Gloucester to beyond Boston. This affords us a large

degree of investment flexibility and the ability to shop around for the most

favorable rates. We monitor the market on a daily basis to maximize

return. Our policy is to invest available cash with those banks that loan us

money and the result has been above average interest earnings. We are

careful to stress security, stability and fluidity in all our investments.

Borrowings at Town Meeting -

It is very easy for Town Meeting members to discuss, debate and sit in

judgement on articles which call for the expenditure of funds which are to

be paid for through the borrowing process. This means that we can spend

today and not have to pay-back until tomorrow. Many townspeople,

however, feel that this is a dangerous game which can eventually inflict

harm on the town and jeopardize the town's financial position.

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We must look to the financial experts in our community for direction in

this regard. Questions must be asked and answers must be carefully

digested before a vote on any expenditure is taken.

TREASURER'S CASH STATEMENT

In Account With the Town of Swampscott:

Balance on hand January 1. 1987 $ 2.471,607.33

Receipts and income from all sources 48.610.155.32Less Warrants Paid (Payrol 1 /Vendors) 48.450.958.85

Balance on hand December 31. 1987 2.630.803.80

Interest Income Earned during 1987- $158,867.98

TRUST FUNDS - SPECIAL FUND ACCOUNTS

FundID

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12/31/87

School Funds:Phillips Medal $6,085 $380

Cemetery Funds

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Gifts & Bequests 62,019 10,292Perpetual Care 7,180 538

$624

3,978

$5,841

68.33316. 127*

Library Funds:Gen. Library Trust 31,643 2,094 624 33.113R. Johnson 795 38 298 535H. Hussey 125,510 8.086 6,577 127.019

Special Funds:Conservation Fund 28,174 1,884Emp. H-L Trust 133,857 12.803Swampscott Drug 4,750 75

Enforcement Fund***

800,5731, 174

30.058200.392**

3,651

NOTES: *Now includes the J. Cardillo Cemetery Fund**$854,305 was added to the Trust Fund during the year

***Opened 5/19/87

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TOWN COUNSELARTHUR PALLESCHI, ESQ.

I am pleased, once again, to offer to the citizens of the Town of

Swampscott this annual report of the activities of the Town Counsel.

The nu mber and complexity of the legal matters referred to me over the

past year has increased dramatically.

There has also been a proliferation of lawsuits relative to decisions

rendered by the Board of Appeals and Planning Board to which TownCounsel has devoted substantial time. This year, as in years past, there

have been matters which, due to their importance and complexity, have

required a particularly large commitment of time and effort. The so-called

'Whales Beach case' and the issue of the possible construction of a

'secondary sewer treatment plant' are two such matters. After years of

preparation and during the fifth day of trial, a settlement with the

defendants in the Whales Beach case was reached, thereby ending what

had been a hard fought and, at times, acrimonious lawsuit. It is this writer's

opinion, and one that is shared by all but one or two individuals, that the

settlement reached in the case was fair and equitable, and most

importantly, one that was in the best interest of all of the citizens and

taxpayers in the Town.

The matter of secondary treatment continues unsettled at this writing.

The plan is one that adopts a two-tier method of dealing with the

government's insistence that the Town construct a secondary sewer

treatment plant. On the one hand, efforts are underway to assure the

availability of federal and state grants should the Town be forced to build

a plant, as well as efforts to secure the least costly requirements for testing

and monitoring of discharge, should a plant be built. On the other hand,

the Town has preserved its rights to appeal the government's decision

relative to 'secondary treatment' and is, in fact, exercising those rights

through various administrative procedures.

I should like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the

Board of Selectmen for their support and for their confidence. I amparticularly grateful for their support relative to the Whales Beach case,

for as the judge who presided over the case stated from the bench, the

Selectmen displayed an uncommon degree of 'backbone and integrity' in

agreeing to the settlement.

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Recreation Committee

ANDREW B. HOLMES, Chairman

MARIE J. CLARKE ANTHONY DELLI-SANTI SYLVIA L STAMELLBERNARD O. BLOOM SHERMAN FREEDMAN JOHN HUGHES, Jr.

WILLIAM J. BUSH, Coordinator

In keeping with the policy of the Recreation Commission to provide

worthwhile leisure-time activities for all age groups in the community, wecontinue to improve and expand on programs offered. Programs spon-

sored directly by the Commission include : Parking Areas, Beaches and

Lifeguards, Adult and Youth Tennis, Youth and Adult Basketball, Gym-nastics, Teen Fitness and Conditioning, Youth and Adult Sailing, Track

and Field, and Playground activities. The yearly participation in these

programs continues to be excellent. So as to minimize cost, the

Commission has increased its fee schedule for all programs with total

amounts collected reaching a high of $13,597.00 during this past fiscal

year.

The many demands made on Parks and Fields by growing numbers of

groups has caused some problems, but by sensible scheduling, manymajor problems were solved.

The support of Commission sponsored Town Meeting Articles by the

Finance Committee and Town Meeting Members has resulted in re-

sealing and re-lining the Phillips Park Basketball Court; the purchase of

new lifeguard chairs for three beaches. The Commission wishes to thank

the Board of Public Works, the Department of Public Works and their staff

for the maintenance of equipment in our facilities; and the School

Administration for the use of their facilities and all the personnel neededto conduct our programs.

Accounting DepartmentKEITH A. CALLAHAN, Town Accountant

In compliance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 41 , Section

61 , 1 herewith submit to you the annual report of the Town Accountant for

the fiscal year ended June 30, 1 987. Details of financial transactions of the

town are set forth in the accompanying schedule:

1. Balance Sheet

2. Appropriation Report

3. Schedule A*4. Debt Statement

5. Analysis of Estimated Receipts vs. Actual Receipts

*This is an annual report required by the state. A copy is filed with the U.S.

Government for Revenue Sharing reporting purposes.

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SCHEDULE "A"GENERAL FUND REVENUES

PART I

TAX COLLECTIONSPersonal Property Taxes

Real Estate Taxes

M.V. Excise Taxes

Vessel (boat) Excise Taxes

Penalty and Interest - Property Taxes

Penalty and Interest - Excise Taxes

Penalty and Interest - Special Assessments

Penalty and Interest - Other Taxes

In Lieu of Taxes

Total

ENTERPRISE CHARGES FOR SERVICESWater Usage Charges

Other Water Charges

Penalty and Interest Water

Parks and Recreation Charges

Sewerage Charges

Garbage/Trash Collection Charges

Other Charges for Services

Fees

Rentals

Total

LICENSES AND PERMITSAlcoholic Beverages licenses

Other Licenses and Permits

Total

REVENUE FROM THE STATEAbatements to Veterans

Abatements to Surviving Spouses

Abatements to the Blind

Abatements to the Elderly

Police Career Incentive

Additional Assistance

Lottery, Beano. and Charity

Highway Fund

Other Revenue From State

Total

REVENUES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTSCourt Fines

Other Mmicipalities for Services Performed

Total

FINES AND FORFEITURESFines and Forfeitures

Total

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUESEarnings on Investments

Other Miscellaneous Revenues

Total

INTERFUND TRANSFERS INTransfers from Capital Project Funds

$ 143,808

11,486,532

711,046

3,668

40,982

2,834

8,421

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475,455

33,561

4,776

15,522

27,402

228

3,061

74,374

14,348

19,050

123,653

11,013

4,375

2,188

26,890

42,750

955,660

264,152

35,729

14.177

41,780

92,950

$ 139,186

588

489,895

$12,405,362

648,727

142,703

1,356,934

134,730

35.862

$ 139,774

Total 489,895

TOTAL REVENUE 75 $15,353,987

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PART VI

REVENUESBond Ehroceeds

Sewer

Fish House Sprinklers

Judgment

School Repairs

14,000

280,000

40,000

18,895

137,000

489,895

EXPENDITURESTransfer to Other Funds 489.895

TRUST FUNDS

PART VII

EXPENDALE

TRUST

TOTAL ALL

TRUST FUNDS

REVENUESCharges for Services

Earnings on Investments

Contributions & Donations

EXPENDITURES

1,950

25,288

745

27,983

17.052

1,950

25,288

745

27,983

17,052

AGENCY FUNDS

PART VIIIBALANCE

JULY 1. 1986

AM)ITI0NS ranucnoNS BALANCE

JULY 30. 1987

FUNDCash Police Outside Detail

Licenses to State

Fire Off Duty Detail

Anibulance Fee

Public Works

Boat Deposit Fees

Bid Deposit Bonds

Total

1.722

94,874

2,203

825

2,186

21,207

1,776

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2,186

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AND CASH DISBURSEMENTS TO EXPENDITURES (ALL FUNDS)

ONCILIATICN OF CASH

1. Cash Balance July 1, 1986

a. Plus - Receipts

b. Less - Disbursements

2. Cash Balance June 30, 1987

$ -210,465

50,791,997

50,859,914

-278,382

JONCILIATION OF RECEIPTS TO REVENUES

1. Receipts, as reported above 50,791,997

Less

a. Refunds reported net of revenues 119,628

b. Refunds reported net of expenditures 106,554

c. Payroll withholdings 2,612,207

d. Maturity of investments 21,790,001

e. Agency funds 146,258

f. Tenporary borrowings 7,027,105

g. Other adjustments

Health Insurance Employees Trust 873,068

Prior Years Adjustment 492

Medicare Taxes O.D. 582

cK. . 1 32,675,895Subtotal '

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a. Otlier adjustments

Chapter 70 Offset Spec. Education 3,864

Trust Funds 10,685

Subtotal 14,549

X»JCILIATI0N OF DISBURSEMENTS TO EXPENDITURES

1. Disbursements, as reported above 50,859,914

2. Less

a. Refunds reported net of revenues 119,728

b. Refunds reported net of expenditures 106,554

c.. Payroll withholdings 2,612,207

d. Purchase of investments 21,640,044

|V e. Agency funds 146,224

f. Temporary borrowings 7,027,105

V g. Prior year warrants payments 10,756

B h. Other Adjustments

Tailings 75

Health Insurance Eliployees Trust 873,068

Trust Funds 6,589

Subtotal 32,542,350

3. Plus

a. Current year warrants payable 32,445

b. Other adjxjstments

Chapter 70 Offset Special Education 3,864

^fetco 15,728

Subtotal 52,037

4. Total Ejqjenditures Reported on Schedule A 18,369,601

MARY OF REVEM3ES AND EXPEIDITORESREVENUES

1. Parts 1 and II - General Fund 15,353,987

2. Parts III - School Systems 2,434,652

3. Part IV - Intergovernmental Expenditvires

4. Part V - Special Revenue 314,029

5. Part IX - Trust Funds 27,983Total 1 througji 5 18,130,651

83

EXPENDITURES MADE FROM FEDERALGENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS ONLY

PART XV

Police

Fire

Total

BUDGETED

CURRENT

EXPEiroiTORES

ACTUAL

CURRTNT

EXPQ^DITURES

$ 121,000

121,000

242,000

$ 121,000

121,000

2A2.000

SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN TOWN DEBTSTATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS

FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1987

OUTSTANDING ISSUED PAID OUTSTANDING

FUNDED DEBT JULY 1, 1986 JUNE 30,1987

GENERAL DEBT

Inside Debt Limit 414,728 473,290 123,782 764,236

Outside Debt Limit 1,890,000 556,710 210,000 2,236,710

TOTAL FUNDED DEBT 2,304,728 1,030,000 333,782 3,000,946

Bond Anticipation 1,145,427 487,000 1,145,427 487,000

Authorized & Unissued 995,190

COMPARISON OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS USED IN CALCULATING TAX RATE WITHACTUAL RECEIPTS IN FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/87

ESTIMATED ACTUAL VARIANCE

State

Loss of Taxes -Abatements

Veterans $ 5,950.00 $ 11,013.45 $ 5,063

Surviving Spouses 4,375.00 4,375.00Blind 2,275.00 2,187.50 87

Elderly 24,512.00 26,890.03 2,378School Aid

Chapter 70 942.542.00 942,542.00Transportation 37,161.00 34,435.00 2,726,

Construction 230,762.00 254,694.64 23,932Tuition State Wards 2,485.00 2,485,

Reg. School Dist. Reduction 3,978.00 3,978.

Police Career Incentive 44,330.00 42,750.00 1,580.

Veterans Benefits 5,734.00 5,73A.

General Fund 951,547.00 955,660.00 4,113.

Lottery 230,286.00 264,152.00 33,866.

Hi^iway Fund 35,729.00 35,729.00Mditional Aid - Library 4,011.00 4,011.00Reimbursement Cities & Towns 239.07 239.

85 Census 3,146.00 3,1A6.

Water Polution 5,856.00 5,856.

Special Needs SuitElection Polling Hours

15,881.76

924.84

Total Fran State

84$2,525,677.00 $2,604,486.53 $

TomIbtor \fehicle Eteise 800,000.00 711,046v35 88,953.65-

Penalties & Interest Taxes & Excise 30,000.00 48,613.19 18,613.19

Faynent Lieu o£ Taxes 8,000.00 8,062.00 62.00

Hater 500.000.00 512,615.48 12,615.48

Library 3,000.00 3,721.58 721.58

Recreation 20,000.00 29,316.55 9,316.55

Other Departmental 120,000.00 52,691.81 67,308.19-

Licenses & Permits 20,000.00 135,372.65 115,372.65

Special Assessments 50,000.00 35,810.24 14,189.76-

Fines & Forfeits 50,000.00 73,920.27 23,920.27

Investment Incone 136,589.00 139,185.99 2,596.99

Arixilance Fees 25.000.00 29.280.31 4.280.31

Total - Town 1,762,589.00 $1,779,636.42 $ 17,047.42

COMBINED TOTALS 4,288,266.00 4,384,122.95 95,856.95

Includes $19,958.76 for asbestos ranoval prior fiscal year

85

Board of AssessorsJOHN M. HARTLEY. Chairman

VERA C. HARRINGTON, Secretary ERNEST J. MAZOLA

The Board of Assessors herewith submits its Annual Report to the

citizens of the Town of Swampscott for the year 1987.

Vera Harrington announced her retirement as Clerk, effective April 24,

1987, after serving twenty-six years in the Assessors Department.

Upon her retirement, Ms. Harrington sought and was elected to the post

of Assessor for the Town of Swampscott for a three year term.

At the Board's first meeting after Town elections in April, Mr. John

Hartley was elected Chairman and Ms. Harrington's Secretary.

The Board of Assessors sponsored two articles at the 1987 Annual

Town Meeting relative tot the Town adopting statuatory exemptions for

the elderly and widows. Said articles were so accepted and adopted by

Town Meeting.

Over the past three years, the consulting firm of M.M.C., Inc. has

conducted a survey of the Town's real properties, updating the property

descriptions used as a basis for assessments. This process wascompleted in 1987.

The Board of Assessors devoted great time and effort to resolve the

many abatement requests and Appellate Board hearings.

The Board of Selectmen voted to split the tax rate fiscal year 1988 at

$1 1 .28 per thousand for property classified as residential and $1 7.54 for

property classified as commercial, industrial and personal property.

The Board expresses its thanks to Town Counsel Arthur Palleschi for

the many hours spent in matters of litigation, to Town Clerk/Collector

Jack Paster and to Town Accountant Keith Callahan for their continued

assistance and cooperation.

Statutory exemption on real estate, which are mandatory under

Chapter 59 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth to qualifying

homeowners, totalled in the amount of $106,606.50

86

III AMOUNT TO BE RAISED!

A. APPROPRIATIONS (col. (b) ihrough col. (0 from Schedule B. Page 4) $ 1

6

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B. OTHER LOCAL EXPENDITURES (NOT REQUIRING APPROPRIATIONS)

1. Amoums certified for lax liile purposes $ =X)j:

2. Debt and interest charges not included in Schedule B S 25,000.003. Final court judgments .5

4. Total overlay deficits of prior years JX'. $ ;f .2«53 5:»0iL

5. Total cherry sheet offsets S3 21 i S 3 6 . Q0

6. Revenue deficits $ zJ^7. Offset receipts deficits Ch. 44. Sec. 53E $ igZ

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TOTAL B (Total lines I through 9) $ 349,071.00

C. STATE AND COUNTY CHERRY SHEET CHARGES (C.S. I -EC cols. I and 2) $ 712. 445.00

D. ALLOWANCE FOR ABATEMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS (OVERLAY) $ 250,506.61

E. TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED (Total IIA through IID) $ 19,264.097.01

IIII. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES]

A. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS - STATE1. Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts (C.S. I-ER Total Part D) $ 3iQ31i71iiOO2. Cherry Sheet Overestimates (C.S. I-EC Part E col. 3) $ I3.g75.00TOTAL A (Total Lines I and 2) $ 3,045,686.00

B. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS - LOCAL1. Local Receipts Not Allocated (Page 3. col. (b), Line 26) t 1 .879.636.42

2. Offset Receipts (Schedule A-l. col. (b). Line 12) $ Z&Z3. Enterprise Funds (Schedule A-2) $

TOTAL B (Toul Lines I through 3) $—1/879,636.42

C. REVENUE SOURCES APPROPRIATED FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSESI, Free Cash (Schedule B. col. (c)) S.

2. Other Available Funds (Schedule B. col. (d)) t 314, 3^4. on

3. Revenue Sharing (Schedule B. col. (e)) $ 25.QQ0.OOTOTAL C (Total Lines I through 3) t 339,344 .

00

OTHER REVENUE SOURCES APPROPRIATED SPECIFICALLY TOREDUCE THE TAX RATE ^ J1. Free Cash V^V? •?. t 617.320. 00

2. Municipal Light Source $.-0-

3. Other Source (Specify) <"Q"

TOTAL D (Total Lines I through 3) $.617,320.00

E. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES(Total UL\ through HID) s 5,881,986 .42

I 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) ^ 18, 264, 097 . 01

B. TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHERREVENUE SOURCES (from HIE) S 5.881 .986. 42

C. TOTAL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY (from IC) ^2.382.110. 59

D. TOTAL RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES (TOTAL IVB plus IVC) ^ 18, 264,097 . 01

2 (IVA MUST EQUAL IVD)

87

TOWN REPORT, BOARD OF ASSESSORSPAGE 2

The Board of Assessors herewith submits It figures to determine the tax rate

for fiscal year 1988:

Gross amount to be raised $ 18,264,097.01

Estimated receipts 5.881,986.42

Net amount to be raised by taxation $ 12,382,110.59

Real Estate valuation $1,051,317,203.00

Personal Property valuation 8.025,030.00

Total Valuation $1 .059 . 342 , 233 . 00

Tax Rate fiscal 1988:

Residential Open Space Commercial Industrial Personal$11.28 $11.28 $17.54 $17.54 $17.54

Real Estate property tax $ 12.241.351.56

Personal Property tax 140.750.03

Total taxes levied on property $ 12.382.110.59

Reproduce sheet attached as part of report. (Insert attached sheet here)

Motor Vehicles Assessed (Not figured In tax rate)

Number of cars assessed 11.202

Valuation of cars assessed $ 34,077,150.00

Excise tax on cars assessed $ 814,415.75

Respectfully submitted,

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

John M. Hartley, ChairmanVera C. Harrington, SecretaryErnest J. Mazola

88

Building DepartmentLOUIS GALLO, Inspector of Buildings

Alternate Building Inspectors

KATHLEEN MAGEE RICHARD MACINTOSH

HELEN M. COLLINS, Administrative Assistant

I hereby submit the following report for 1987.

During 1987, there were 392 building permits issued.

Amount of construction was $8,418,102

Fees collected for permits & inspections 41,773

Permits issued were:

Single Family 16

Duplex 8

Fireplaces & Stoves 10

Additions 102

Repairs, remodeling and renovations 98

Roofs 71

Decks 31

Garages 5

Pools 8

Greenhouses 6

Signs 9

Commercial 23

Demolitions 5

392

Work continued on the King's Landing Project and two apartment

buildings being constructed by the Flatley Co. on Essex Street

Foundation permits were issued for duplex dwelling to be constructed

at Preston Beach property. Plans for the dwellings are being prepared

and construction is expected the early part of this year.

Building Department issues permits and inspects all construction as

well as installation and inspection of stoves and chimneys. Town Zoning

By-Laws are enforced as well as State Zoning Act and Building CodeSafety Directives.

Another phase of the department is inspection of places of public

assembly, institutions, lodging houses, community homes and all schools.

Reports received in writing of alleged zoning violations are followed up

and the necessary investigations are done to insure a satisfactory

conclusion.

Permits for gas, plumbing and electrical services are also issued from

the Building Department.89

Inspector Of WiresDANIEL C. CAHILL

The office of the Inspector of Wires issued 315 permits during 1987.

Permit fees collected were $15,610.00 - an increase of $6,590.75 and

an additional 52 permits over the 1986 figure.

Two of the major projects receiving permits during the year were King's

Landing on Humphrey Street and Vantage Point, Essex Street.

Permits were issued for new and old service; change of service and

installations for residential, commercial and municipal needs.

Routine and emergency calls and inspections are done on a daily basis

throughout the year. Office hours are 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through

Thursday. Permits are issued, inspections scheduled and done and

meetings are held with residents, electricians and contractors seeking

information, regulations and permits.

Wiring permit applications may be obtained and processed from 8:30

a.m. until noon, Monday through Friday in the Building Department.

Applications are available at the Building Department during regular

town hall working hours.

Board Of AppealsJAMES L RUDOLPH, ESQ., Chairman

WILLIAM O'BRIEN CHARLES HALL, Clerk

ANN WHITTEMORE, Vice Chairman CHARLES MORRISON, Esq.

Associate Members:

PEATER BEATRICE ROBERT BAKER

The Board of Appeals held twelve hearings during the year ending

December 31 , 1 987; a total of one hundred three petitions were filed with

the Board dduring that period. We would like to thank Building Inspector

Louis Gallo for his technical support. The Board would also like to thank

its associate members whose interest and expertise was of great

assistance to the Board.

James L. Rudolph was reelected Chairman of the Board. Ann Whittemore

was elected Vice Chairman and Charles Hall was elected Clerk of the

Board.

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CONSERVATION COMMISSIONSARAH P. INGALLS, Chairman

DAVID DILISIO HAROLD KEATING RICHARD P. MAYORDAVID MCCARTHY LAWRENCE PICARIELLO

G. WILLIAM TURNER

The Conservation Commission held sixteen public hearings under the

Wetland Protection Act. Five of these were for Notices of Intent and

Orders of Condition were issued on four, and on one, permission wasdenied. The other eleven hearings were Requests for Determination of

Applicability. Permission was granted in all of these and no further action

was required by the Commission. One decision was appealed to the state

DEQE, which upheld the decision.

In March, Charles Wilkinson resigned as a member and became a

Consultant to the Commission. Harold Keating was appointed to fill the

vacancy.

Town Meeting voted to transfer 3.44 acres, consisting of nine town-

owned lots off Nichols St., to the Conservation Commission. This land

abuts the Harold A. King Town Forest and is mostly unbuildable wetland.

Under Orders of Conditions previously issued, the dredging of the

ponds at the Swampscott Mall and at the Tedesco Country Club began in

late fall.

Once again the Conseravation Commission would like to thank the

DPW for its cooperation in helping to maintain the Conservation

properties

Department of Civil DefenseRICHARD E. MAITLAND, Director

The Swampscott Civil Defense Department was called into action by

the State Area 1 Headquarters to assist the City of Lawrence during their

flood emergency. John Telford and I responded with the Lighting Unit.

John also provided emergency lighting at the Lynn /Swampscott line

during the fireworks display on the Fourth of July.

We are currently converting the old police ambulance into an Emergency

Mobile Command Center.

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Council On AgingMARTIN S. PLUM, Chairman

BARBARA CONCANNON JOAN FRIED HERMAN GOODWINLORRAIN PELLITIER VINCENT O'BRIEN RUTH ROACHEDAVE ROACHE HELEN SCHIFFMACHER

The Council on Aging started the new year with a full complement of

nine members, a new chairman, and an executive committee of four.

The major problem of a wet floor in the dining room was finally solved

and repaired. The money for the project was made available by a transfer

of funds from a grant from the State Department of Elder Affairs and a

transfer of funds from the Town of Swampscott Finance Committee. Thewater damaged tile floors were also replaced.

A VCR was donated to the Center so that popular movies could be

shown to the Seniors.

Some improvements to the Senior Center this year were: A clock

thermostat, a mop sink, the first floor rooms were completely painted, (for

the first time in six years), an additional radiator was installed in the

cardroom, repairs were made to the third floor wash room, emergencylights were added to the third floor stairway, and new furniture wasobtained for the card and game room.

The Seniors continued to enjoy their use of the Center with daily card

playing, weekly Beano, and Arts and Crafts. Approximately fifty-five to

sixty-five nutritious meals were served daily.

The Swampscott Junior High School invited the Seniors to spend a day

at the school for a discussion of "School Now and Then". It was a huge

success and the hope is that it will be repeated next year.

The Seniors were guests of the St. John the Bapist Club for a Sundayspaghetti dinner in June.

An application for a Fiscal Year 1988 State Department of Elder Affairs

Discretionary Grant was submitted for partially financing the upgrading of

the position of Clerk to Clerk/ Program Coordinator of the Senior Center.

The Council on Aging is looking forward to a successful year. In order

to accomplish this, we will again need the support of our many volunteers,

the Town Departments of Fire, Police, Health, Public Works, Library, andthe Jaycees and other civic groups.

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Election CommissionersALFRED MASELBAS, Chairman

FRANCIS MANCINI DOROTHY COLLINS

The Annual Town Census was conducted during the months of January, February and

March as per Ch. 51, Sec. 4-7 of the General Laws of Massachusetts requiring the

census of every Town resident.

The total census count was 13,857 residents.

The breakdown by precincts was as follows:

Precinct OneTwoThreeFourFiveSix

242025142236219822882201

13,857

The Annual Town Election was held on Tuesday, April 28, 1987 in accordance withArticle 80 of the 1982 Town Warrant, wherein it was voted to amend Article 11,

of Section 1 of the General By-Laws of the Town to read, the Annual Town Meetingshall be held on the fourth Tuesday in April of each year. At the instruction of

the Selectmen, the polls were open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. to act on thefollowing:

To chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo choose

To choosethree (3)To chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo chooseTo choose

a Moderator for one (1) yearfive (5) members of the Board of Selectmen for one (1) year

(1) member of the Board of Assessors for three (3) years(1) member of the Board of Public Works for three (3) years(2) members of the School Committee for three (3) years(1) member of the Trustees of the Public Library for (3) three years

(1) member of the Board of Health for three (3) years(1) member of the Planning Board for five (5) years

oneonetwooneoneoneone (1) member of the Commissioners of Trust Funds for three (3) Years

eighteen (18) Town Meeting Members in each of the six (6) precincts for

yearsone (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct One for one (1) yeartwo (2) Town Meeting Members in Precinct One for two (2) yearsone (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct Two for two (2) yearsthree (3) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Two for one (1) yearfour (4) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for one (1) yeartwo (2) Town Meeting Members in Precinct Three for two (2) yearsone (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct Five for two (2) yearsone (1) Town Meeting Member in Precinct Six for one (1) year

At the close of the election the meeting will adjourn to Mondayi1987 at 7:45 P.M., at the Junior High School Auditorium.

the fourth of Ma]

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The total registered voters at the close of registration on April 9, 1987

was 8368.

The precinct count is as follows:

One 1442Two 1541Three 1232Four 1322Five 1446Six 1385

8368

The total votes cast was: 2584 representing approximately 31% of the

total registered voters, with a breakdown as follows:

One 533Two 358Three 408Four 483Five 422Six 380

2584

The number of Absentee Ballots cast was seventy-nine (79)

.

Precinct

Moderator :

Douglas F. Allen 310 206 284 289 279

Selectman (1) year- 5 Elected ;

Robert E. PerryJ. C. CallahanJohn F. BurkeThomas H.DriscollL. Greenbaum

431 247 319 304 269 203 17229 192 229 280 260 216 14(

184 154 179 221 198 188 11179 161 185 220 187 165 10173 162 155 187 197 192 10

Board of Assessors - 1 for 3 years ;

Vera C. Harrington 309 184 198 233 203 144

Anthony F. Benevento 189 142 185 207 211 198

Board of Public Works - 1 for 3 years ;

David L. PhillipsFred P. Ribicandria

180314

178117

192161

246156

232

135

224

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School Committee - 2 for 3 yearsAlix SmullinRichard R. FeinbergRobert L. Ingram

132 96 133 201 165 164 89256 220 214 247 232 230 139li

313 174 244 282 234 183 143

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Precinct 6 Total

Trustee of Public LibraryKathy Epstein

1 for 3 years ;

289 218

Board of Health - 1 for 3 years ;

Robert W. Murphy 329

Planning Board - 1 for 5 years ;

Peter R. Beatrice 307

215

215

Commissioner of Trust Funds - 1 for 3 years;Louis A. Gallo 344 196

265 289 270 252 1583

286 316 270 238 1654

276 273 240 218 1529

285 289 276 238 1628

Town Meeting MembersPrecinct 1

Elected for 3 Years

John CropleyRoberta KaloustJames S. FenelonDavid McCarthyBarbara F. EldridgeDominic Spinale

Gerard Perry

David DiLisioRose PacakGerald KaloustFred B. VernavaBennett PartonJohn E. Alex

Thomas R. WarrenJ. A. LegereCharles Owens, Jr,

Grace DolanC. Paige CullenCatherine Walsh

Elected for 2 years

R.M. Callahan

Elected for 1 year

Douglas Whittier

Louise LaConteJudith KenneyJack MosesSheila LeahyVincent H. LaConteR.J. Williams

Precinct 2

Elected for 3 years

Susan BuckleyNancy PageWilliam HallionP. YanoskyMerlin D. DownsJames A. Keddie

P.E. PagnottiNan BrownMargaret DiGiulioLinda A.NewhallMichael GambaleMaryJane Gambale

Elected for 1 YearCharles P. Hart

Town Meeting MembersPrecinct 3

Elected for 3 Years

H.S. GreeleyL.M. LesneverCarol McNelleyBruce ChesleyK.P. Carbin, Jr.

E.F. Mickey

L.M. O'ConnorGordon Kelly, Jr.Anthony DelliSantiJohn O'SheaJ.C. KaneDan Mazzaferro

J. HickeyJ. WennikR.A. Souppa, Jr.

M.J. KoscieleckiPatrick Hughes (Write-in)Sandra Moltz (Write-in)

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Elected for 2 Years

Laura Kelly Jane Watts

Elected for 1 Year

Teresa Nelson

Robert L. IngramMargaret DeCampCorinne M. NelsonMersine HennesseyFloyd W. WebsterFrancis J. Cassidy

Precinct A

Elected for 3 YearsNancy CardinJ.T. DoyleR.G. BakerJ. A. GoldRobert R. BerryFrancis J. Corcoran

Patricia D. ShanahanJoseph BalsamaSherry T. ChamberlinErnest J. MazolaEdw. W. KrlppendorfWilliam E. Shanahan

Precinct 5

Elected for 3 Years

F. GoldsteinA.J. SklarAlice J. WinstonGeorge L. ClaymanJoy ButtersAnn M. Whittemore

Charles BlitzerS. GoldsteinK.P. WayneC.B. HerwitzRuth FriedNan Backstrom

Alix SmullinSandra J. SheckmanD.R. HerwitzRhonda TarmyDavid FriedSusan Bradley

Elected for 2 Years

Thomas H. Driscoll

Laura E. RadackArthur J. PalleschiKenneth B. ShutzerKaren I. TenenbaumE.A. MaloneyHarry Margulius

Tovm Meeting MembersPrecinct 6

Elected for 3 Years

Pamela E. ClevelandSylvia B. BelkinClaire DembowskiMarilyn MarguliusDonald H. BabcockDorothy M.Anderson

Elected for 1 Year

Julia C. WistranFaith A.ShoerPeter C. McCarristonTimothy J. DavernRichard FeinbergChris G. Patrinos

Merrilee Glosband

The Board of Election Commissioners have voted unanimously to have FrancisMancinl, Board Member, act as a liason between the State Redlstrlcting Commissionand the Board of Selectmen in order to submit a map of the redistrlcting plan whichwill take place in 1988. After several attempts and much work the third map submittedwas accepted by the State. This means all Town Meeting Members will have to run onthe ballot in 1988 at the time of the Town Election. The first eighteen with thehighest votes, will serve for three years, the second highest vote will serve fortwo years and the third highest vote will serve for one year.

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The Board of Election Commissioners consists of four members who meet on the

first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 P.M. in the office at the Town Hall with

the Secretary to the Board. They discuss elections, voter registrations to be

held, the voting machines and if they have to be repaired for any election to come.

They discuss the moving of any machines, any new Election laws that are of importance

to us and will make a difference in the workings of our office. They make sure

everything is running smoothly and in compliance with the State Election Division.At the time of Elections, the Board works in the office counting votes and readingany information printed on the sheets taken from the machines after the polls are

closed. We make sure a correct count is called into the newspapers and the media

to notify them of any count of any elected official as soon as it is ready.

We have had one less member since the resignation from June Morse in 1985. We are

desperately in need of a Republican member to fill the vacancy that exists. Manyrequests have been made of the Republican Committee and the Board of Selectmen, but

as yet we have had no response. This puts an added burden on the current membersand on the Secretary, and we sincerely hope, with the elections that are coming up

in 1988 that we will be able to do our best to the satisfaction of the Town and the

State Elections.

Public WorksDAVID L PHILLIPS, Chairman

ROBERT W. SNOW DANIEL P. KELLY

ROBERT J. SOTIROS, P.E., Superintendent and Town Engineer

The Department of Public Works is responsible for providing the followingservices

:

(1) Maintenance of 49 miles of roadway (as well as snow removal).

(2) Operation and maintenance of the cemetery where 92 burials tookplace

.

(3) Operation and maintenance of the sewer, water, and drainagesystems

.

(A) The operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facilityand the seven Lift Stations

(5) Maintenance of all parks, malls, playgrounds, beaches and shadetrees

.

(6) Engineering.

MAJOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS INCLUDED:

(1) Resurfaced the following streets:

Aspen RoadCarson TerraceEdgehill RoadPleasant View AvenuePark SquareLewis RoadGlen RoadDevens Road

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Portion of Longwood DriveStanley School (portion of parking area)Portion of Norfolk AvenueBurpee Road (Essex Street to Jessie Street)

(2) Sections of sidewalk were repaired in various parts of the Town.

SEWER AND WATER PROJECTS:

(1) Approximately 9 relays and 32 new services were done this year;

11 water breaks were repaired; 10 fire hydrants installed and/orrepaired

.

(2) The Prospect Street sewer and water project was completed.

(3) A program for flushing hydrants was continued.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY:

The following repairs were made:

(1) Primary Settling Tank Gear Boxes

(2) Heating and Ventilating System

(3) Effluent Flow Meter

(A) A new Belt Press Dewatering Unit was installed

(5) Pumping Station Standby Pumping Unit will be purchased thisspring

(6) Repairs to Diesel Generator

MISCELLANEOUS:

(1) Planted 68 shade trees.

(2) A program of removing Dutch Elm Diseased Trees and other treescontinued as well as extensive pruning of other trees.

(3) Fences, guardrails and signs were repaired and/or installed.

(4) The second step of the sewer system evaluation survey will be

completed this year.

(5) Reconstruction of the Fish House is completed. State funds for

a Sprinkler System was approved and the work will be completedthis spring.

(6) Two (2) new dump trucks were purchased.

(7) Two (2) new snow plows were purchased.

(8) Catch basins and manholes were constructed and/or rebuilt in

various sections of Town.

(9) The program of cleaning sewers and drains was continued.

(10) A new compressor was purchased.

(11) Dredging of Tedesco ponds was started.

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FIRE DEPARTMENTWILLIAM R. HYDE, Chief of Police

The following is the report of the Fire Chief for the year 1987:

During the year 1 987, this department answered a total of 1 276 alarms.

Of these alarms, 26 were building fires, 112 were traffic accidents, 249

were medical aids. The remainder of these calls included lockouts, false

alarms, mutual aid runs to other cities and towns, electrical fires, chimney

fires, oil burner fires, details and miscellaneous incidents. We inspected

and issued 65 permits for oil burners. There were 262 parcels of parcels of

property inspected for smoke detectors. The law requires that all newhomes be inspected for smoke detectors and also homes that are being

sold.

APPARATUSThe apparatus of this department is in excellent condition. The Fire

Department Mechanic RobertPierro continues to do an outstanding job in

seeing that the apparatus is kept in top mechanical condition. The Board

of Selectmen signed the contract for a new fire pumper on November 1 0,

1987. This pumper is expected to be delivered sometime in April. Townmeeting appropriated ninety thousand dollars for this peiceof equipment

and the Flatley Company who are the builders of Vantage Point donated

fifty six thousand dollard toward the purchase price. I am very grateful to

the Town and to Mr. Flatley for their response to our needs.

FIRE DRILLS AND INSPECTIONS

Fire drills were conducted at all schools during the year 1 987. Fire drills

are conducted shortly after school opens in September, during fire

prevention week and other times throughout the school year. These drills

are conducted in an orderly and efficient manner under the supervision of

my Officers. I would like to commend the principals and faculty for their

help during these drills. All fire alarm systems are checked in the schools

by the electrical inspector and members of this department prior to the

September opening. All systems were found to be in proper working

condition. Fire drills were also performed in accordance with the law at

the Jewish Rehabilitation Center for the Aged, and all the buildings under

the direction of the Greater Lynn Mental Health. All mercantile, public andother buildings under our control have been inspected in accordancewith the Law. Inspection of property is a valuable branch of the fire service

and we of the fire service are more than happy to do our part in this most

important work. Citizens of Swampscott are urged to contact their fire

department for suggestions on fire prevention and fire safety. The numberto call is 595-4050.

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FIRE ALARM SYSTEMThe Fire Alarm system is maintained by the Electrical Inspector. Overheadwiring is still needed in some parts of the town. Ten thousand dollars wasappropriated by our last Town Meeting to allow the Electrical Inspector to

continue to do the necessary work on the system as he deems necessary.

It is possible that additional money will be needed in the future in order to

insure the Town is properly protected in the event of emergencies.

Fire alarm boxes are important and all residents should know the

location of the fire alarm box nearest them. This box can be used to

summon help immediately for any type of an emergency. The fire alarm

box is not limited to fire related incidents, but can be used to summon help

for medical aids, automobile fires, automobile accidents and similar

incidents requiring the fire or police. Anyone not familiar with the fire

alarm box operation should call the fire department for instructions in its

use. Do not hesitate to use the fire alarm box if necessary.

PERSONNELTwo new members were added to the department during 1 987. The first

appointment was Sheila Scranton. Sheila has the distinction of being the

first female firefighter for the Town of Swampscott. She completed in the

necessary competition in order to be appointed. Sheila lives in Swampscott

and was appointed on May 22, 1 987. She will be attending the Firefighter

Academy for seven weeks of extensive training some time in the near

future. Also appointed during 1 987 was Robert Randall. Bob was a school

teacher at Lynn Vocational High School prior to his appointment. He is

currently a Lynn resident and was appointed on July 6, 1 987. He, too, will

be attending the Firefighter Academy.

ATLANTIC HAND TUBThe Atlantic Hand Tub attended two musters during 1 987. The first one

was in Phillipston, Mass and the second was in Haverhill, Mass. They wonone third prize of $1 50 dollars and one fourth prize of $1 25 dollars. They

also retained the Taylor trophy for the seventh straight year beating the

Gerry 5 from Marblehead.

RECOMMENDATIONS1 . 1 recommend the appointment of additional personnel to this department.

2. 1 recommend the appointment of a Fire Prevention Officer.

3. 1 recommend the appointment of a Deputy Chief.

4. I recommend the replacing of overhead fire alarm wires as needed

throughout the town.

5. 1 recommend the replacing of fire alarm boxes throughout the town as

needed.

6. I recommend a program of replacing fire department vehicles on a

regular basis.

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of Selectmen,

Finance Committee, Town Meeting Members, all town departments and

especially to the Officers and Firefighters of my own department for their

cooperation during the year 1987.

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FOREST WARDENWILLIAM R. HYDE, Chief of Police

The following is the report of the Forest Warden for the year 1987:

During this year 1987, this department issued 27 burning permits to the

residents of Swampscott. This was done in accordance with the law

which permits open burning during the period January 1 5 through May 1

.

This burning to consist of open burning of products of open space land

husbandry and management, including materials commonly referred to

as brush including vegetation such as tree branches, brush, cane,

driftwood and other forestry debris but excluding grass, hay or leaves.

The permit for such burning to be obtained from the head of the Fire

Department.

Such burning shall be performed in accordance with the following

requirements: a) withoug causing a nuisance, b) with smoke minimizing

starters if starters are necessary, c) between the hours often o'clock in the

morning until four o'clock in the afternoon, d) on land proximate to the

place of generation of such products or at such place as may be

designated in the permit. Violations shall be punishable by a fine of not

more than fifty dollars per day, and each day's violation shall constitute a

separate offense.

HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEEJOSEPH MONAHAN, Chairman

LAWRENCE BITHELL BERNARD O. CROSSARTHUR B. FREEDMAN, DVM ROBERT GRIMESWILLIAM W. QUAY KENT F. MURPHYGERHARD NEWMANN JOHN J. O'SHEA

LOUIS D. WILLIAMS

The Committee held two meetings this past year. In the coming year, weexpect to become much more active. Hopefully, the much awaited

prospect of harbor dredging will become a reality.

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SWAMPSCOTT HISTORICAL COMMISSIONSYLVIA B. BELKIN, Chairman

LOUIS A. GALLO, Secretary

MARILYN MARGULIUS, Treasurer

BARBARA FULGHUM DAVID CALLAHANDOUGLAS MAITLAND DONALD J. WARNOCK, Senior Historian

Swampscott residents were delighted to learn that the Fish Houseanchors mounted on that historic landmark in the spring of 1 987 were not

to remain mustard yellow. In fact, this protective undercoat was covered

by the final artwork in late July. The town seal was alsorenewed. Again,

thanks go to the Swampscott Arts Council for funding this important

symbol of the town's history.

Continuing our efforts on the Fish House, the Commission has ordered

and since received a custom cast bronze plaque which identifies the

building's National Register of Historic Places status and dateof con-

struction (1896). Plans are currently underway to mount and unveil this

handsome marker at some point during the town's Fourth of July

festivities.

The Commission is currently working on getting its own collection of

photographs and documents (inherited from the former Committee) into

archival order. There is much to do. It has been decided that permanent

storage is to be in the Town Hall. Work on this project is expected to

continue for some months.

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Department of Weights and MeasuresJOHN F. O'HARE, Inspector

For the year 1987, a total of $1,199.60 was collected for testing all the

weighing and measuring devices in the Town of Swampscott.

The Breakdown is as follows:

SCALES AND BALANCES ADJUSTED SEALED100 - 1000 lbs. 3 510 - 100 lbs. 28 4410 lbs. or less 7 11

WEIGHTSMetric 29Apothecary 40

GASOLINE DISPENSERS 10 95OIL 7

FABRIC MEASURING MACHINES 4ROPE MEASURING MACHINES 2YARD STICKS 10

Dog Officer - Animal Control

FRANCIS A. DUBEDogs Licensed 1937 989 Dogs returned to owners 46Citations issued 365 Dogs P.T.S 3Dogs caught 36 Dogs plftced -for adoption 15Dogs con-fined 69 Cats placed -for adoption 12Complaints received .637 Cats transported to H.A.H 2

OFFENSES CHARGED

Leash Law 166 Excessive barking OFailure to license ..184 Parks and beaches 10Pooper scooper 5

MISCELLANEOUS

Accidents involving dogs and cats 18

Injured or sick dogs transported to H.A.H 12Dog bites reported 5

INCOME

Dog license -fees $4,147Fines collected *4,830Fines outstanding $1,235

I wish to thank all the people who helped me during the year; especially

Priscilla Goddard who started the "Swampscott Animal Van Fund." Thefund is at about one-third of the goal set. The van is a much needed piece

of equipment, and we urge everyone to contribute, and we urge everyone

to contribute its purchase.

Reminder: Parks and beaches are off limits to all dogs and the Leash Lawis enforced 24 hours a day.

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Police DepartmentPETER J. CASSIDY, Chief Personnel

Officers Margaret M. Cassidy, John Richmond Cassidy and Thomas J.

Stepehns were appointed by the Board of Selectmen from certified civil

service list to fill vacancies in our permenent force.

TRAINING AND EDUCATIONOfficers Margaret M. Cassidy, John Richmond Cassidy and Thomas J.

Stephens attended and graduated from an intensive twelve week recruit

training school sponsored by the Massachusetts Criminal Justive Training

Council.

Captain Paul L. DesRoches, Lieutenant Paul A. Sherry and

Sergeant Michael Kehoe attended advance instructor training in the use

of firearms. All officers of the department receive annual training in

firearms both practical and classroom.

Lieutenant John E. Alex and Sergeant Walter B. Lee have attended a

forty hour in-service supervisor program sponsored by the MCJTC.Officers Gordon E. Kelly, Jr., Mark P. Hayward, Joseph I Cordes III,

'eorge M. Gatley, David P. Matherson, Eugene F. Ruscitti, Anthony M.

Pizzi, James M. Gilroy, Ronald J. Madigan, David E. Skomurski, Jeanne M.

Butler, Michael R. Cassidy, John F. Behen, John P. Hoffman and Robert A.

D'Agnese attended a forty hour in-service training program sponsored by

the MCJTC.Inspector Robert B. Berry and Officer Rondald J. Madigan attended a

forty hour crime scene search school sponsored by the F.B.I. Sergeant

Francis J. Corcoran attended an Infra-red breath test instructor school

and subsequently trained all officers in the use of the intoxilyzer

sponsored by MCJTC.Chief Peter J. Cassidy, Captains John E.Toomeyand Paul L. DesRoches

attended the Governors Crime Conference sponsored by the MCJTC.Twenty-six members of the department are either certified emergency

medical technicians or working towards that goal in order to deliver the

best possible ambulance care.

Twenty members of the department continue to attend colleges and

universities in the area on a part-time basis; many have attained degree

status and four have advanced degrees.

AUXILIARY POLICEThe auxiliary police under the direction of Chief Frank H, Perry have

been active throughout the year in assisting the department. Theauxuliary police have supplied a number of officers not only saving mthousands of dollars but also allowing for the many events to be policed. I

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ARRESTSOn Warrant 79

Without Warrant 162

Summonsed to appear in Court 29

Witness Summonses served 14

Notice to Parents (Juvenile Cases) 5

Summonsed to appear in Court for other Police Departments 10

OFFENSES CHARGESAbandoning a motor vehicle 5

Allowing an improper person to operate 1

Assault and battery 4

Assault and battery on Police Officer 9

Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon 4

Attaching plates 9

Breaking and entering in daytime 1

Breaking and entering in daytime with intent ot commit misdeamor 1

Breaking and entering in nightime to commit a felony 6

Breaking and entering in nightime with intent to commit misdeamor 1

Breaking and entering a motor vehicle 2

Breaking and entering a motor vehicle in nightime 2

Disorderly conduct 17

Defective equipment 2

Expired Inspection Sticker 2

Failure to keep right 4

Failure to pay fine 1

Failure to notify Registry of change of address 3

Failure to stop for a Police Officer 3

Failure to stop for a school bus 1

Failure to stop for stop sign 2

Failure to stop for traffic signal 1

1

Failure to use care at intersection 5

Falsifying motor vehicle documents 1

Impeded operator of motor vehicle 1

Interfering with Fire Personnel in the performance of duty 1

Indecent exposure 1

Larcent in building 1

Larceny over $1 00 28

Larcent under $100 6

Leaving scene of accident 7

Lewd and lascivious indecent exposure 1

Malicious destruction of property 1

1

Minor in possession of alcohol 7

Minor transporting alcohol 3

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No license in possession

No registration in possession

Not displaying proper lights

Operating after suspension

Operating left of center

Operatir.g right of center

Operating to endanger

Operating under the influence

Operating uninsured motor vehicle

Operating without authority

Operating without a license

Operating without lights

Possession of burglarious tools

Possession of Class B (Cocaine)

19

4

3

23

4

1

28

53

8

5

5

2

2

2

Possession of Class B to sell

Possession of Class D to sell (Marijuana)

Possession of Class D substance

Possession of hypodermic needle

Possession of dangerous weaponReceiving stolen property 2

Speeding 16

Threatening to commit a crime 2

Threats 2

Unarmed robbery 1

Uttering forged instrument 2

Uttering forged prescription 1

Violation of restraining order (209A) 4

Willful destruction ofproperty 1

MOTOR VEHICLE LAWSMotor Vehicles Moving Violations:

Reported to Registry of Motor Vehicles 1 503

Arrests 95

Complaints 192

Noncriminal 919

Warnings 297

Parking Violations: Notice of violations of $5.00 restricted zone 3831

Notice of violations of $1 0.00 restricted zone 1 296

Notice of violations of $1 5.00 restricted zone 1 20

DISPOSITION IF CASESAppeal cases

Appeal cases of previous years to be heard

Cases of previous years tried in 1987

Cases continued to 1988

Cases continued without a finding

5

82

66

84

5

106

Cases continued without a finding-Court Costs 5

Default cases 1987 59

Default cases prior to 1 987 heard 1

3

Dismissed 6

Entered into Casp 17

Filed 12

Fined 89

First Instance Jury 41

Found guilty 5

Found not guilty 3

Indicted by Grand Jury 1

Nol Prosse 16

Sentenced to House of Correction 5

Sentenced to House of Correction, suspended 12

MISCELLANEOUSAutomobile accidents reported and investigated 262

Fatality accidents

Property damage only 167

Accidents involving personal injuries 95

Personal injuries:

Pedestrians 4

Bicyclist 9

Operators and passengers 1 1

1

Ambulance Service:

Conveyance 285

Motor Patrol Service:

Assistance to sick and injured persons 303

Armed Robbery 3

Assaults 52

Auto Thefts 26

Breaking and entering cases investigated 89

Burglar alarms investigated 1267

Complaints investigated 3237

Forceful Rape 1

Larceny reports of $200 and over investigated 1 63

Larceny reports of $50 to $200 investigated 110

Larceny reports under $50 investigated 30

Licenses issued:

Bicyle licenses 37

Burglar alarms 3

Firearms indentification cards 71

Pistol Permits 78

Machine Gun 3

Residence temporarily closed and special attention given 514

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RECOMMENDATIONSI recommend the Town purchase two patrol vehicles, a photo in-

dentifications system, body armor, radio battery exerciser and hire a

custodian for the department who will assist at the Senior Building.

Immunization for all officers with the Hepatitus-B vaccine, equipmentand radio system for the ambulance.

APPRECIATIONI would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of

Selectmen, School Traffic Supervisors, the Auxiliary Police and especially

to the members of the department. I would also like to extend my thanks

to all other Town Departments and others who have cooperated with this

department throughout the year.

The Planning BoardEUGENE BARDEN, Chairman

PETER BEATRICE, JR. VEEDER C NELLIS

BRIAN WATSON. Vice-Chairman, Clerk

Once again, the Planning Board had an extremely busy year. In addition

to public hearings, site visits, and regular monthly meetings, the Board

met frequently to discuss and study many special issues.

This year, the site plan review process proved much smoother, and,

with the hiring of Ms. Jane Shanahan as secretary, all procedures and

paperwork were more promptly handled. Eugene Barden was re-elected

Chairman of the Board, and Brian Watson re-elected Clerk and elected

Vice-Chairman.

The Board continued its gradual effort to improve and update the

Zoning By-law and held numerous discussions regarding this year's

anticipated improvement.

In its ongoing efforts to get involved and make informed recom-

mendations in the Town's interests, the Planning Board held discussions

regarding the need for land acquisitions for housing, recreational, and

open space/conservation uses. The Board continued its support for

Landbank legislations.

We fervently hope that the future will see closer cooperation and

communication among all Town boards, individuals, and groups as we all

look for the positions and take the actions which best further the Town's

interests.

The Planning Board would like to thank all of the Town Hall employees.

Town boards and individuals for their help and cooperation during the

year.

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Metropolitan AreaPlanning Council

ROBERT PERRY

Swampscott is a valued member of the Metropolitan Area Plannning

Council (MARC), the regional planning agency for 1 01 cities and towns in

the greater Boston region. The Council provides planning services in the

areas of land use, economic development, housing, transportation, and

environmental quality to Swampscott and other member communities.

In 1 987, Swampscott received MARC assistance with the development

of the North Shore Transportation Task Force, an orginization of 15

communities in the North Shore area, crested to prioritize and develop

solutions to traffic issues.

Several other regional projects were produced by the Council for

Swampscott and neighboring communities to promote sound planning

activities. These projects included several how-to-manuals, such as The

Catalog of Techniques for Preserving Housing Affordability, a compilation

of methods that towns may consider implementing to preserve affordable

housing stock; and The Growth l\/lanagement Catalog, an easy-to-use

reference book that describes more than 40 techniques, regualtions,

programs and services for managing growth.

The Council has also compiled and developed the MAPC 1987 Sites

and Survey Update, which is a complete, current listing of vacant

commercial and industrial sites in the MAPC region. The survey is a

useful planning tool for anticipating or promoting locations for newdevelopment.

Several transportation projects were also completed by MAPC to help

Swampscott and other communities address local traffic concerns.

MARC'S PavementManagement Forecasting Mode/software were created

to help highway superintendednt improve methods for analyzing road

reconstruction and maintenance needs in order to more efficiently plan

and expend local roadway budgets.

Other Council functions include review and comment on projects and

programs affecting the region, publictions, forums and legislative initiatives

to facilitate better planning.

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Phillips Park Planning Committee

COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE NECESSARY REPAIRS AT THE PHILLIPS

BEACH FIRE STATIONROBERT ALAN BAKER, Chairman

LOUIS FRISCH DR. ARTHUR SCHWARTZFRED C. SPERANZAFRED RIBICANDRIA

The committee first met on July 1 , 1 987 at the Phillips Beach Fire Station

and invited Chief of the Fire Department William Hyde to act as an

ex-officio member of the committee. The Finance Committee wasrequested to ask one of their members to act in a similar capacity. Chief

Hyde and Chris Drucas, a member of the Finance Committee attended

subsequent meetings and provided valuable assistance.

At following meetings, the committee reviewed existing data related to

the operation of the Department, including the FINAL REPORT ON THEPUBLIC SAFETY STUDY prepared for the Town by an outside consulting

firm and also examined the building. Mr. Ribicandria and Mr. Speranza

provided professional assistance in assessing the building's condition

and long term maintenance requirements.

The Committee will sponsor an article to fund the recommendedrepairs at the 1988 Annual Town Meeting.

Traffic Study Committee

WILLIAM H. MCCARTY, JR.

MICHAEL A. PALLESCHI

Although, traffic problems in town have continued to increase in the

past year, our committee membership is down to two members, an

unworkable number. We have periodically suggested that at least three

members are needed to effectively operate. To date however, we are still

operating with only two members.

We receive and review all proposed developments in town. We attend

Board of Appeals and Planning Board meetings when action by these

boards affect traffic conditions. We also meet with developers of groups

opposed to proposed developments when requested. We will continue to

operate as we have until at least one new member is appointed to our

committee.

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Personnel BoardPAUL E. GARLAND, Chairman

MRS. ROGER D. WHITTEMORE, JR. CLERKKEITH A. CALLAHAN PETER C. McCARRISTON

GERALD FREEDMAN

In accordance with section 3 (f) of the Personnel Board By-Laws, the

Personnel Board herewith submits its twenty-eighth annual report to the

Board of Selectmen and to the citizens of the Town of Swampscott.

The Personnel Board met several times during the past year to act on

matters brought before it by various boards, department heads, and

individuals. Subsequent decisions were made and implemented and a

number of articles were sponsored in the warrant for the Annual TownMeeting. The Board wishes to thank all town boards and individuals

who have given us assistance and cooperation during the year.

Contributory Retirement BoardEDWARD F. RICCIO, Chairman

THOMAS F. MALONEY, Appointed MemberKEITH A. CALLAHAN, Secretary, Ex-Officio Member

The Board is pleased to report on the highlights of its activities for 1 987.

Contributory Retirement Allowances paid during the year amounted to

$1 ,501 ,236.68. Of this amount in addition to the employee's contribution,

the State paid $195,824.21, the entire amount of annual Cost of Living

adjustments added to each of the last five years. The Housing Authority

contributed $22,157.

Additionally, allowance equal to $368,118.60 per year in Non-Con-tributory Pensions were in effect. Of this amount $31 ,000 is billed to other

systems and the State pays $47,900 Cost of Living adjustment.

Excess earnings of $164,329.22 were transferred to the Pension

Reserve Fund.

A list of Ledger Balances as of 6/30/87 is included In the TownAccountant Report.

Greater detail is available in the Annual Report submitted to thee State,

a copy of which is available in the Town Accounting Office.

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School Committee1987

Robert L. Ingram, Chairman

Sandra Rotner, Vice Chairman

Henry S. Dembowski

Richard R. Feinberg

Donald M. Page

Regular meetings, second and

Public is

33 Magnolia Road

21 Gale Road

42 Beach Bluff Avenue

12 Bradlee Avenue

432 Humphrey Street

urth Tuesday of each month.

Icome

.

Richard K. Chrystal, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools 596-8800

Leighton M. O'Connor, Business Administrator 596-8802

Don Lucia, Acting Director, Special Ed 596-8805

The office of the Superintendent of Schools, located at 24 RedingtonStreet, is open every weekday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Peter B. Sack High School 596-8830

Michael R. Connolly, Jr. Junior High School 596-8820

Leon Harden, Jr. Clarke School 596-8812

" Hadley School 596-8847

Norry J. Lessard Machon School 596-8835

" " Stanley School 596-8837

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STAFF CHANGES

All of us were saddened this year by the sudden loss of Mrs. Caroll Uema,

a dedicated Fine Arts teacher and an advocate of good education for SwampscottShe will be sadly missed by members of the school department and the community

Dr. Chris G. Patrinos, Superintendent of Schools, retired after seventeenyears of service in the Swampscott Public Schools. He will be remembered for

his commitment to education, to the youth, and to the community.

Listed below are personnel changes that have taken place during the year1987. To those who have either resigned or retired, we would like to extendour sincere appreciation for their outstanding service.

CENTRAL OFFICE

New Appointments

Ret irements

:

Resignation:Leave of Absence;

HIGH SCHOOL

New Appointments I

Retirement

:

Resignations

:

Leaves of Absence;

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Dr. Richard" K. Chrystal Superintendent of SchoolsDonald LuciaLinda PerryCarol BrandDr. Chris G. PatrinosBarbara SweeneyMary HansonMaureen Szynczak

Karen BakerThomas LallyMary MazmanLinda PortnoyBonnie WiegandWilliam Waight II

Steven TigheDorothy KramerJoAnn MorganJohn BroderickPeter GillKenneth MartinJonathan Webster

Acting Special Ed. DirectorJunior Account ClerkSecretarySuperintendent of SchoolsSecretaryJunior Account ClerkSpecial Education Director

Assistant PrincipalPractical ArtsSecretary - GuidanceBusiness Skills Support AideHome EconomicsAssistant PrincipalPractical ArtsSecretary - GuidanceBusiness Skills Support AideJunior CustodianPractical ArtsGuidanceEnglish

New Appointments:

Retirement

:

Resignation:Terminations

Leaves of Absence

Transfers

;

Peter MartinoEthel HarrisDudley WiegandPatricia DelaneyMadonna SullivanBeverly Dal PozzalCarol ReganMarion RuppWilliam RyanJoan StoreyPatricia BeneckeSusan SchachtJohn Squires

Special Needs Resource RoomSpecial Needs AideSocial StudiesMathematicsForeign Language (RIF)Fine Arts (RIF)MathematicsEnglishMath/ScienceEnglishEnglish (from Stanley)Science/Math (from Stanley)Mathematics (from Stanley)

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CLARKE SCHOOL

New Appointment

t

Resignations t

HADLEY SCHOOL

New Appointments

Returnee

:

Resignation:Terminat ion

:

Transfer:

MACHON SCHOOL

New Appointment!

STANLEY SCHOOL

Ann MisodaAnnette WillisTimothy SweeneyElaine Engemann

Janice SalemiLisa WeismanDiane Healy-HaidarArthur GeorgeGarrett Vander ElsArthur GeorgeJanet FrascaMary Jane Redmond

Caryn Herman

Chapter I TutorChapter I TutorJunior CustodianSpecial Needs Aide

Kindergarten (pt)Kindergarten AideSpecial Needs AideJunior CustodianIntermediateJunior CustodianLibrarian (RTF)Special Needs Resource R

(from High School)

Kindergarten Aide

New Appointments

Leaves of Absence:

Transfer:Resignation:

SPECIAL PERSONNEL

Deborah GallantSandra KiteRichard RileyJudith FlynnJennifer PalardyMichael CitinoRichard Kiley

PrimaryIntermediateJunior CustodianKindergarten (pt)IntermediateIntermediate (from HadleyJunior Custodian

Deceased

:

New AppointmentCaroll UemaJulie Monsein

Fine ArtsFine Arts

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ANNUAL REPORT of the Superintendent of Schools

To the members of the Swampscott School Committee and the

citizens of Swampscott.

Though only having served in the super intendency for

approximately six months, I am most proud to submit this 1987

Annual Report comprised of representative events and activities

that are reflective of the ongoing commitment of the Swampscott

Public Schools professional staff to the pursuit of excellence in

education.

Richard K. Chrystal, Ed.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

In Swampscott, a microcosm of the greater American society,schooling is considered a process in which a learner acquires theknowledge, skills and values of his/her society and seekseducation for the purpose of contributing to that society. Themajor responsibility for educating the vast majority of Americanshas rested with the public schools. It is accepted that qualityeducation is that which provides every student the liberty todevelop his/her talents and thus contribute to society.Therefore, all learning experiences should be designed to respondto the needs of each student and to the identified needs of thegreater society as well. Nonetheless, it is to be borne in mindthat students are individuals, student bodies are constantlyrenewed, and society is mobile and everchanging. Therefore, The

Swampscott school system, against many fiscal restraints, strivesto be diverse, in order that both the overt and latent talents of

its clients may be nurtured, and brought to fruition.

The educational process within the Swampsoctt PublicSchools, by virtue of its recently developed System for Learningwill enable the professional staff to provide programs andcourses for each learner from which he/she can select, with theassistance of professionals who are knowledgeable of his/herlearning needs a program of studies that is responsive to his/herunique abilities, interests, and talents. It is for this reasonthat the professional staff be thoroughly cognizant of theeducational needs of every student. In order to maintain thisgoal, a variety of tools, techniques, learning materials, and

technological aids are required.

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HIGHLIGHTS

The year witnessed a "changing of the guard" as Dr. ChrisPatrinos retired as Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Richard K.

Chrystal assumed the stewardship of the School System. Dr.Chrystal's statement "I ask you to focus all your efforts onproviding the best instructional program for all our students.Excellence has always been the hallmark of the Swampscott PublicSchools. Together we shall continue to maintain that tradition,"established the tone and direction of the administrative andteaching staff.

The first major effort undertaken was to develop anddistribute the "Philosophical Statement of the Swampscott SchoolCommittee." This statement contained the projected goals andprograms for the school system. It provides a blueprint fororderly change in an era where those who stand still gobackwards. Other major efforts undertaken by Central OfficeAdministration and the school principals, collectively referredto as the Super intendency Team included:

1 . Curriculum development and articulation.An undertaking which encompasses a three yeareffort to completely update, coordinate and revisecurricula in all subject areas.

2. Leadership Workshops.A series of seminars were instituted for all

administrators for the purpose of providing themwith the opportunity to either renew or acquirethe necessary skills to develop long range plansin their respective areas of responsibility. Theactivities employed were fashioned to maintain theschool system's continuing effort to fosterexcellence.

3. A participative management style.

The inauguration of an involvement process wherebyall individuals to be affected by decision havethe opportunity to participate in the process ofmaking that decision was a distinctive feature of

the new administration. The major goal of thisparticipatory decision making effort is to improvethe flow of communication, vertically,horizontally, and laterally. This form ofgovernance gives to staff members the opportunityto provide input, i.e. more information shouldresult in improving the quality of the decisionsmade and the programs developed and implemented.

4. In October, the Superintendent of Schools

proffered a paradigm for learning that has been

designated the Swampscott Learning System. This

model encompassed components and is a "systems

approach" for the purpose of monitoring the

delivery of instructional services, control the

quality of performance on the part of staff and

students, and serve as mechanism to manage the

efficient and effective allocation of financial

resources.

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CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION

Elementary Schools

During the past year a variety of programs and activities

were made available to all of the students in each of the four

elementary schools. These activities ranged from "Paint the Map

Day" at the Clarke School, "Jump Rope for Heart" at the Hadley,

"Outdoor Education" conducted at the Stone Environment School,

Groton, a five day program planned and supervised by Mr. Stanley

Budryk, 5th grade teacher at the Machon, to the participation of

students at the Stanley School in the "Science Everywhere"program conducted under the auspices of the Peabody Museum and

Essex Institute, Salem.

In the instructional domain a series of curriculum andinstruction projects were undertaken.

Many staff members participated in the North ShoreHeritage Project.

A needs assessment of the reading and writing programswas completed and the data will serve to assist staffin improving the instructional program where needed.

The Social Studies curriculum for grades K-6 hasundergone its first revision and the "draft" is nowbeing reviewed by the teaching staff.

The Computer curriculum was revised by a dedicatedcommittee of teachers. The package that was designedprovides for greater coordination of instruction,improved sequencing of objectives and an expansion ofstudent learning activities.

Junior High School

Under the leadership of Mr. Michael Connolly, Principal ofthe Junior High School, a major effort to "reach out" to thecommunity has been successful. A Parent Advisory Council hasbeen established for the purpose of assisting the administrationin establishing the goals and objectives of the Junior HighSchool for the next five years. The long range planr referred toas the Strategic Plan calls for staff, parents, and communitymembers to dialogue on the issues of education and learning.Interdisciplinary planning teams meet formally once a week todiscuss student issues, concerns regarding the academic programand plans tor each succeeding year.

Curriculum projects are underway in Health, PhysicalEduaction, Music and Social Studies. Next year major effortswill begin on the updating of mathematics, science and languagearts curricula. Due to the limited amount of time available to

staff, it is an arduous and lengthy project.

One of the most exciting efforts which the administrationand staff have selected to address is the issue of "Junior High

School" vs. "Middle School." The purpose of this enterprise is

to explore the "pros" and "cons" of both concepts and then to

decide which model of schooling would be most appropriate for our

"inbetweenagers." It will be an in-depth study that will then be

presented to the staff, parents. Superintendent of Schools and

School Committee for their consideration.

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High School

Curriculum and Program Highlights

The curriculum at Swampscott High School continues toprovide a strong comprehensive educational foundationfor all high school students. Each year adjustmentsare made to accommodate changes in interest, shifts in

enrollment, or technological advances in society.Below is a listing by department of the changes thatoccurred in 1987:

English/Reading

A new course, S.A.T. Preparation, was introduced andmade available to Juniors and Seniors and is designedto help each student achieve his or her highestpossible score on the verbal portion of the S.A.T.Examination.

Social Studies

The Social Studies Department acquires the course in

Psychology previously taught under the Home EconomicsDepartment and the course immediately expanded from twosections to four.

Mathematics

The general mathematics program was re-evaluated andthe consensus is that all is going well. Finalexaminations in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometryhave been revised and will be ready for implementationin June, 1988.

Foreign Language

Revision of the French Courses of study and materialscontinues.

Business

The ninth grade course, Introduction to Business, waseliminated from the business curriculum and thedecision was made to strengthen and upgrade thebusiness courses in Grades 10-12. Personal Notehandwas introduced to college preparatory seniors in

September, 1987. One class of notehand has beenscheduled each semester with a total enrollment of 41

students

.

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Major or Interesting Events

During the course of any school year, in addition tothe daily routine of the school, there are significantevents, activities, and accomplishments whicn stand outas marking one year as distinct from the rest. In

1987, there were numerous such instances. Includedamong them, in no particular order of chronology or

significance are the following:

A greal deal of emphasis was placed on theBicentennial of the U.S. Constitution includingthe following activities:

The Lawyer in the Classroom Program in

conjunction with the Mass. Bar Association.The nationwide observance on September 17

with the entire school participating anddistribution of Bicentennial Logo.The Boston Globe Essay ContestParticipation in the Mass. /Maine BicentennialCommission Project in the recreation of thesigning of the U.S. ConstitutionSwampscott High School student delegate toModel Constitutional ConventionSwampscott High School chosen to nationallypilot a set of classroom texts dealing withthe U.S. Constitution.

Participation in the Framingham State CollegeHistory Essay Contest

Participation in the Salem State College U.S.History Contest

Participation in the Model United Nations Assembly

Participation by the newly formed StudentPolitical Awareness Club in a Model U.S. Congress

Participation in the Salem State College LectureSeries

Currently the Math Team is leading Division B ofthe Massachusetts Math League. We have won thisdivision 6 of the past 7 years.

Mrs. Pat Shanahan has completed the first phase ofthe French Exchange Program. Students from Rouen,France, visited Swampscott during November, andstudents from Swampscott High will visit Rouen in

April

.

The Science Team won a second place award in thearea of measurement at the State Olympiad held at

Boston University in April.

An Occupational Education Grant of $5,000 wasawarded the business department. With this grant,nine Panasonic Electronic Typewriter/WordProcessors were purchased for Room 217.

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Industrial Arts students are currently building a

storage shed on the actual job site.

Industrial Arts students participated in theannual Project Fair at Fitchburg State College

The Fine Arts Department held a winter concert and

Fine Arts Festival

The High School Band performed at an exchangeconcert with Lynn

The Special Programs Office continued to offer a widevariety of programs for Swampscott High School studentsincluding:

Participation in the Cerebral Palsy TelethonA production of the Loon and Heron TheatreMike Lynch, Channel 5 SportscasterHogan Party for the Mentally RetardedLowell University Jazz BandHarvey Jacobson, concert pianistNuclear Power DebateU.S. Air Force BandHalloween Party at North Shore Children's HospitalToys for Local Children DriveThe Second Semester Senior Release Program

Health, Physical Education and Athletics

Curriculum and Programs

Project Charlie continued to be taught by Volunteers in

grades 2,4, and 6. For the first time 3 High School Seniors- Andy Finn, Susan Cresta, and Melissa Gallo - volunteeredas instructors.

Peerleaders at the High School level were very active as

part of our Health Curriculum by speaking at the Elementaryand Jr. High School.

The Physical Education Curriculum has been revised under thedirection of Dr. Chrystal and work of all staff members.Total implementation will take place in September, 1988.

the Annual Junp -Rope-A-Thon was held in December by thePhysical Education Department under the coordination of 5

student teachers from Westfield State, Plymouth State,Bridgewater State, and Salem State. Over 200 Elementarystudents jumped rope to benefit:

a. Themselvesb. American Heart Associationc. Physical Education Departmentd. MAHPERD - State Associationd. AAHPERD - National Association

Boys Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Girls Basketball, BoysIndoor Track, and Baseball all won the NortheasternConference Championship. The Girls Tennis team won theDivision II North State Championship and the Boys CrossCountry team won the Division IV State Championship.Baseball and Golf were runners-up in State Division play andGirls Tennis lost in the State Finals.

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GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

The 11th Annual Combined College Fair with Marblehead was

held on October 9, 1987, at Swampscott High School. Twenty-

five hundred parents and students interacted with over 200

colleges from 35 states.

The "Freshman Experience" was again successfully received by the

seniors.

Every member of the sophomore class has taken the CaliforniaOccupational Performance System.

The new Career Center in Room 203 at the high school has beenidentified by the students as the source of career informationand testing.

Mrs. Judith Pressler continues to provide mini -career programsfor the Junior High students.

Mr. Thomas Dorney, Guidance Counselor, provided a series of Mini

Career Days for Swampscott High School students. The first fair

was for students in the Home Economics Department, and the second

one for Business students.

Mrs. Judith Pressler, Guidance Counselor, received a $2500 grantto provide a Crisis Intervention Workshop for the SwampscottSchools through the Commonwealth In-Service Institute.

The Guidance Department participated in parent-teacher-administration group to develop strategies for the safety ofelementary students.

The Summer Counseling Program for senior parents was held in lateJune and early July with over 88 students and parents involved.

A Financial Planning night for parents of elementary schoolchildren was held for the first time this year.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS

The High School special needs students are presently beingserviced in one resource room due to the implementation ofour new intermediate program at the Hadley School.

At the Junior High School there has been added a languagebased, self-contained resource room for low level /average12-15 year old special needs students who are functioningtwo or more years below grade level expectations. Mr. PeterMartino, teacher and coordinator, has contributedsignificantly to the success of this program.

Contractual services from Pediatric RehabilitationAssociates continue to provide services to our special needsstudents in the areas of physical therapy, occupationaltherapy, and speech therapy.

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At the elementary level there continues to be a resourceroom in each school. In addition, there are twosubstantially separate programs at the Clarke School, theTransitional Resource Room, a language and therapeuticallybased program, and the Primary Resource Room for languagedisordered students.

With the addition of the Intermediate Resource room at theHadley School, students between 9 and 12 years old are beingserviced in a self-contained class. Students in thisprogram are mainstreamed for homeroom, art, music, physicaleducation, and any other programs deemed appropriate by our

staff. Ms. Mary Jane Redmond provides the instruction and

leadership for this newly instituted program.

STATE MANDATED TESTING (CHAPTER 188)

The first phase of state mandated testing^ focusing in on

basic skills was administered to grades 3, 6, and 9. The

Basic Skills Testing Program is designed to identifyindividual students needing assistance in mastering basicskills in-reading, writing and mathematics. Phase two ofthe statewide testing program will be the assessment test,

which will be administered between March 22 and April 6,

1988. All eligible 4th, 8th and 12th grade students will be

administered assessment tests in reading, mathematics,science and social studies. Results will be reported in

November, 1988.

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC)

The newly formed PAC committee has committed itself toaddressing and representing the multiple interests andconcerns of all children receiving special education.Meetings are held monthly in the High School Library, andall are welcome to attend.

SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

HIGH SCHOOL

The high school physical plant is beginning to show signs of ageand lack of adequate preventive care. The reduction in custodialand maintenance staff as well as deterioration of material andequipment, particularly those purchased during the constructionphase of the new addition are of major concern. We continue toexperience significant problems with locker deterioration andparts replacement. The Little Theatre needs a new lighting boardand we are still seeking to install speed bumps in the drivewaysand parking areas. Major deterioration of the tennis courts andplaying fields continue to be a source of concern as well.

On a positive note, new seats are soon to be installed in theLittle Theatre and a new backdrop curtain and curtain riggingwere purchased.

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

The lavatories at the Junior High School have undergone majorrenovation. Students under the direction of Mrs. Coleman are in

the process of painting the lockers. As is the case at the highschool, locker deterioration and parts replacement is a majorconcern. In fact, parts cannot be ordered because the companythat installed these lockers approximately 35 years ago no longerproduces the model.

A special note of appreciation must be extended to Mr. RichardColetti, Maintenance Coordinator, Mr. Thomas Wren, MaintenanceCraftsman, and the custodial staff for their efforts this year.They respond to many calls each day that require their services.We are indebted to them.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

At the Stanley School the roof of the new wing was replaced aswell as the ceiling in the All Purpose Room. The parking lot wasrepaved and an oil burner was replaced with a modern, highefficiency unit. A new roof was put on the main building of theClarke. School and at the Hadley School painting and generalimprovements took place.

RECOMMENDATIONS

In bringing to a close my first annual report I would like todelineate a number of recommendations which will serve as

guideposts as we move into the future. They are:

Recommendation One: Involvement. All individuals to beaffected by a decision will participate in the process ofmaking that decision.

Recommendation Two: A Learner Responsive School System.Every effort will be made to individualize and personalizethe teaching/learning process in order that we may meet theneeds of all students enrolled in the school system.

Recommendation Three: Management Information Systems.Increased use and application of computer technology willresult in our being able to have appropriate data forimproved decision making.

Recommendation Four: Accountability. A greater emphasis on

the management by objectives process and strategic planningwill result in administration anticipating needs, providinglong range plans, and meeting goals and objectives based on

a predetermined set of criteria.

Recommendation Five: Curriculum/ Instruction. Staff willdesign and implement a management system for purposes ofcurriculum revision and also to establish an ongoingreplacement program for textbooks and learning materials.

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Recornmendation Si x; Staff Development. A vital componentof the teaching/learning process will be to provideprofessional growth and in-service programs for all staffbased on needs assessment, staff requests and mandatedpolicies. The purpose of such programs will be to maintainthe highest level of instructional delivery as possible.

Recommendation Seven

:

Changes in Society. Scanning theenvironment will be an absolute necessity for the schoolsystem. As we gather more and more data on changing familypatterns and the altered nature of society and its values,we will be considering such areas as:

self sustaining day care centersdeclining enrollments/school consolidationbusiness/education collaborativestransitional kindergarten centersincreased use of technology, i.e., satellitelearning

Recommendation Eight: Plant. The physical plant is in needof major renovation and repair. We will institute a longrange plan for the maintenance and/or renovation of ourschools. This recommendation is directly linked to numberseven, in particular enrollment and consolidation ofschools.

CONCLUSION

I would be remiss if I did not include in this report my sincereappreciation to the School Committee, the staff of the SwampscottPublic Schools and the citizenry of Swampscott for their supportof my efforts on their behalf. In a very short period of time I

have been made to feel welcome. A spirit of genuine cooperationhas emerged that serves as a harbinger of the future growth and

success of our school system.

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October I, 1987

SWAMPSCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL

ENROLLMENT

Kind. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sp Total

Clarke- 18 26 17 26 21 21 23 1.6 168

Hadlcy A3 A6 36 AS A8 A5 A8 31A

Machon 20 23 19 28 23 21 21 155

1

Scanley Al 43 Uh A3 AO 36 26 273

TOTAL122 138 116 1A5 132 123 118 16 910

Junior High

Grade 7

161

Grade 8

183 8

Total

3AA

IGrade 9 Grade 10 Grade 1 1 Grade 12 Sp. Total

High 177 189 202 206 77A

ENROLLMENT

I

High 77A

Jr. High

Elem. 910

SYSTEM TOTAL 2028.

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TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARYKATHY EPSTEIN, Chairman

PAUL WERMUTH.Secretary KAREN FIDGEON

1 987 has been a year of changes and improvements at the SwampscottLibrary. We received three grants, presented several successful programs,

implemented improvements to our building and had our parking needsaddressed. However several ongoing situations remain of concern to the

Trustees and Director.

Service and Resources

One of our major accomplishments has been to improve our service to

young adult patrons. We received a grant for $15,000 from the Mass-achusetts Board of Library Commissioners which allowed us to double

the size of our YA book collection; to purchange top 40 music on records,

tapes, and CD's, and to install study carrels with tape players, a record

player, and a CD player for in-house listening. These materials, together

with additional shelving, were placed in a corner of the main room to

create a YA Area. This space quickly became a focal point for youngpeople in the library. The headphones for the tape players are in almost

constant use after school hours and the music and paperback collections

are circulating with increasing frequency. We are now much better able to

reach an age group of patrons who have previously found little of interest

at the library.

The Children's Librarians, Joan Howey and Elizabeth Coughlin, also

applied for and were awarded grants from the MBLC. The Children's

Room's small AV budget will be supplemented this year by one of these

grants which will provide for the purchase of videos, filmstrips, and

book/cassette sets. These will allow children access to classic stories in

non-print format. The materials can be borrowed or viewed in the Library

using equipment also purchased by the grant.

The second of these two grants will be used to purchase a personal

computer with educational software and a printer. The software will

provide learning enrichment for children preschool through second or

third grade. These programs will be an ideal learning tool for children of

this age group who need materials more sophisticated than picture books

but not as difficult as chapter books.

In addition to receiving these grants, the Children's Librarians presented

several successful programs this year. A bookmaking class was offered

to grade school youngsters by Joan Howey. About 1 children met weekly

for six weeks and each produced one or two bound and covered books.

On Friday mornings, Beth Coughlin hosted a group of about twenty

toddlers and their parents for stories, songs and play time. Events for this

age group have become one of the most popular programs offered by the

Library. Story hours and read aloud groups were also enjoyed by the

children of Swampscott this year.

Another program that remains popular at the Library is the Vintage Film

Series. Through the dedicated efforts of June Patrick and Louise Kennedy

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of the North Shore Film Group Area film buffs saw four eight weeksessions of vintage films. Themes for these film sessions were: classic

comedies, novels made into films, Swampscott Horror Picture Show, andAudience Requests.

With a generous donation from the Lions Club, the Library was able to

expand its collection of books on tape. This has helped us to keep up with

the growing demand for books produced in this format.

Building and Facilities

Maintenance to the building continued this year with masonry repairs

to the outside of the building. The Trustees are currently considering

other repairs that need to be made to the buildings exterior. Also the

Children's Room, Reference Room, and staff areas will need to be painted

in the future.

Tight space is becoming a concern for the Library, both in terms of

shelving space for books and work space for the staff. Students from the

Regional Vocational High School built and installed new bookshelves in

the Children's Room, Reference Room and YA Area this year. This

shelving provides for current needs but we will outgrow even these

additions. Space needs must be considered as the number of library

materials and services continues to expand.

With the new bookshelves under the windows in the Reference Roomcomplete, the library was able to discard the existing drapes which had

frayed and torn after many years of use. Replacing the drapes, the

Reference Room windows now have a set of vertical shades which

extend just to the top of the new bookshelves. These verticals can be

partly opened to let in light and heat during the winter or closed

completely to keep out excessive heat during the summer.

The long standing problem of parking for library patrons was addressed

by the Selectmen and Police Department. Thirteen parking spaces in

front of the Library have been designated as two hour parking spaces.

This has helped the situation, but parking continues to be difficult for

patrons. Other libraries in this area that serve communities our size

typically have thirty or more spaces for patrons.

Two other issues remain unresolved this year. No handicapped access

plans have yet been developed for the library. Also, consideration of a rest

room for the Children's Room has been postponed until overall building

needs can be considered further.

Many thanks go to the Friends of the Library for their continued support

of library activities. We especially appreciate the handsome woodenpaperback racks the Friends purchased for us this year. Thanks also goto our dedicated volunteers Bob Gold, Irma Lager, Adele Taymore, Harriet

Stanton, Harriet Stiles, Ruth Rolin, Mildred Bingham, and Marion Manker.

Finally, thanks go to the entire library staff, each of whom contributes

greatly to the library's efficiency and professionalism.

SUSAN M. ZBRINDENActing Director

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BOARD OF HEALTHROBERT MURPHY, Chairman

THEODORE A. DUSHAN, M.D. STEVEN H. LEFKOWITZ, M.D.

KENT F. MURPHY, C.H.O.

Health Officer

To the Citizens of Swampscott:

There were 1 1 4 births of town residents. This is an increase of 2 over last

year. The births for the past 14 years are as follows: 1974, 89; 1975, 86;

1 976, 96; 1 977, 97; 1 978, 98; 1 979, 93; 1 980, 99; 1 981 , 1 07; 1 982, 1 00; 1 983,

1 23; 1 984, 1 1 9; 1 985, 1 45; 1 986, 1 1 2. It appearsihere has been a gradual

rise each year since 1974.

We had no premature deaths this year.

There were 1 49 deaths this year. The average age at death was 78.24

years. This is a deceiving statistic. There were 48 deaths from a long term

care facility and many were not long term residents of the town. After an

adjustment it would appear a more accurate figure would be 1 01 numberof deaths for an adjusted age of death for Swampscott residents of 73.83

years.

The causes of death both in the town and at the long term care facility

are as follows: Heart disease 67 and 26; Cancer 34 and 1, Pulmonary

disease 22 and 1 1 ,Septicemia 6 and 3, Alzheimer's disease 9 and 6, Liver

disease 3, Parkinson's Disease 2 and 1 , Renal Failure 2, Gastrointestinal

Hemorrage 1, Accidental 2 and Suicide 1.

Communicable diseases for the past 6 years are as follows:

1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

Chicken Pox 65 185 85 33 68 52

German Measles (Rubella) 1

Hepatitis Infectious 1 1 3 5 2 3

Measles

Mumps 1

Salmonellosis 14 6 5 9 9 3

Scarlet Fever 7 6 12

Streptococcal Infection 3 46 12 9 24

Campylobacter 13 6 5

Giardiasis 3 3 1

Tuberculosis 1 1

Lymes 1

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We are now reporting Campylobacter and Giardiasis and are receivingmore or better reporting of Salmonellosis.

There were only 9 dog bites and 1 raccoon bite reported this year.

As a result of a citizen's inquiry and at the request of your Board ofHealth and Representative Lawrence Alexander, a study of all cancerincidence and deaths in Swampscott was conducted by the StateDepartment of Public Health. All types of cancer and all areas wereincluded in the study. The conclusion is that 'the risk of cancerexperienced by the residents of Swampscott is similar to the risk of

cancer in the entire population of Massachusetts, as a whole'.

The Board of Health in cooperation with the School Committee had analcohol and drug study of students in grades 6 through 12 inclusive byThe Medical Foundation Inc. of Boston. The renowned 'Medical Found-ation of Boston' concluded that at the High School 2 in 5 use alcohol and 1

in 1 use marijuana on a regular basis. Regular is defined as several timesa month or more. The study concludes that Swampscott is not unlike all

other communities and has its problems with alcohol and drug abuse. Acopy of the study is available to citizens. The Board of Health firmly

believes a Kindergarten through Grade 12 health education programwhich integrates drug and alcohol awareness is needed for each andevery grade.

The Board of Health adopted no smoking regulations in 1985 for

restaurants, supermarkets and public meetings. This year the board

asked the School Committee to adopt a no smoking policy in all

Swampscott schools. The legislature has adopted a no smoking statute

which may assist the School Committee in their no smoking deliberations.

The State Legislature passed an extremely comprehensive and

expensive solid waste bill which covers land fills, pollution of and from

same, siting for future land fills and incinerators and require acid gas

scrubbers at incinerators. Your Board of Health with the help of many,

many other communities helped to amend the bill so the state and not you

the taxpayers will pay for the acid gas scrubber to be installed at

R.E.S.C.O. It was believed the bill as it addressed acid gas scrubbers wasan end run around proposition 2 1/2. Our thanks also goes to Re-

presentative Lawrence Alexander and Senator Walter Boverini for their

help. It would have increased our disposal costs 300 percent.

The Board had the usual number of subdivisions to consider this year

and had to request one developer to stop building if he could not come in

with a better change in a major drainage plan than the one he wanted. Hedid.

The public health nuisance caused by overflowing and backing up of

sewage at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Shepard Avenue is

totally unacceptable and must be abated.

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The annual Flu Clinic was well attended this year. We gave out 680

doses and supplied the Jewish Rehabilitation Center for the Aged with

200 doses and various physicians with 1 20 doses. The Board would wish

to thank volunteers Betty Callahan, Barbara Eldridge, Marion Gonsalves,

Marion Sacco, Dorothy Stemniski; and nurses Barbara DiPietro and our

Public Health Nurse Ann L Greenbaum, Dr. Theodore A. Dushan and our

Health Officer. Also, a special thanks to Monsignor John Carroll and Saint

John's Church for donating the hall for the Flu Clinic.

All elementary school children received dental inspections by Doctors

Charles Lynch, Clement Schoenbeck and Walter Weaver. We wish to

thank the dentists for their time and efforts.

A total of 1 58 blood lead screening tests were conducted by the Public

Health Nurse Ann L. Greenbaum in all kindergarten and day care centers.

Positives are referred to their private physicians.

A total of 78 children were given preschool vision screening conducted

at the Public Library.

A monthly blood pressure clinic was held the first Tuesday of each

month for the senior citizens at their center.

The Board of Health presented an AIDS program for parents and

students. The 'AIDS Forum-Facts and Myths' was presented in May. Dr.

Joseph Kerrins who wrote the AIDS FILE along with Dr. Peter Sheckman,the Infectious Disease Control Officer of Atlantic Care, Dr. Theodore A.

Dushan, a Board of Health member, pediatrician and a Director of Cope;

Dr. Steven H. Lefkowitz, a Board of Health member and a cardiologist, and

the moderator Mr. Robert W. Murphy, Chairman of the Board of Health,

were the panel. Warner Cable Television also taped the program for

future use.

This was our second season with the Essex County Mosquito Program

doing our control work. We coordinate the complaints and spraying. Theresidents comments have been favorable.

We had receipts from fees, etc., of $5,329.05 this year.

In conclusion, we wish to state that the public health program is

necessarily of a dynamic nature, always changing as needs change, with

emphasis on all health programs which affect every person living in the

community.

We wish to thank all departments, boards and committees and manyprivate citizens who help make our programs possible.

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Housing Authority

MARGARET M. KELLY, Chairman

JOHN F. O'HARE, Vice Chairman ALBERT DILISIO, Treasurer

BARBARA F. ELDRIDGE, Assistant Treasurer

MARK N. THOMAS, Acting Executive Director and Secretary

MICHAEL A. PALLASCHI, Member MICHAEL J. MARTIN. Counsel

The office of the Authority is located at 6 Duncan Terrace and is open

daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Regular and Special

Meetings are held as often as necessaqry to carry out the business of the

Authority. The Annual Election of Officers is held on the third Wednesdayfollowing the Annual Town Election.

The Authority was established in 1 948 and is an independent corporation

from the Townb. The Authority has Five Members, Four are elected by the

voter of the Town of Swampscott and the Fifth member is appointed by the

Secretary, Executive Office of Communities and Development.

Information with regard to Admission and Continued Occupancy Limits

and Eligibility Requirements for both types of housing in the Town can be

obtained by calling the Authority Office at 593-5516 or in person during

business hours.

All rules and Regulations pertaining to Public Housing are on file for

inspection by the public.

CHAPTER 667/ ELDERLY - DOHERTY CIRCLE & DUNCAN TERRACEThe Authority has had constructed six more Tenant parking spaces at

Doherty Circle in November 1987 and has plans In the early months of

1988 to install new intercom systems, refrigerators and stoves at both

locations.

DEVELOPMENT 200-1

The Authority has upgraded the appearance at Cherry Street and

Cherry Court with new trees, grass and concrete sidewalks. Also by early

spring the nine buildings will be insulated and vinyl siding will be applied.

We also are looking at some interior conveniences for the Tenants, and

new refrigerators and stoves will be installed.

CHAPTER 689 HANDICAPPED HOUSING PROGRAMRene LaMarre Construction Company of Salem, Massachusetts was

awarded the contract by the Authority for the work to be done at 1 2 Ryan

Place. Hopefully by September 1988 this building will be ready for

occupancy.

CHAPTER 667/ ELDERLY AND CHAPTER 705/ FAMILYThe Authority is vigorously lookingh for a site to build 26-1 bedroom,

1 congregate units of 667 Housing for the Elderly and 1 2 units of Chapter

705 Housing for Families. In conclusion, the Authority would like to take

this opportunity to thank the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Appeals

for their support.

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War MemorialScholarship Fund

TRUSTEESERNEST MANCHIN, Chairman DOUGLAS F. ALLENPHILIP A, BRINE, JR. JOHN M. LILLY

PATSY J. LOSANO MRS. MARY W. COOPER, Secretary

CHA^^LES H. POPP. JR. DAVID SHERMAN

We are grateful tp everyone who gave a Memorial Gift. It is gratifying to

see so many Swampscott people helping young students with their

college education. Although this memorial is dedicated to Swampscott

Veterans, the funds are given to present and future Swampscott High

School graduated who continue on to higher educations. By your

donation, you have created your own perpetual scholarship fund.

DONATIONSMY FAVORITE TEACHER MEMORIAL: Louise C. Stanley (The Stanley

School is named for her); Ernest Manchin, Alice Durgin, Minnie Pagnotta

Other memorial donation welcome.

THE HONOR ROLL OF SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Christopher W.Ratley, a scholarship recipient, in memory of his mother; Priscilla WaldoPapin, who wished to honor her Swampscott High School classmates,

veterand of World War II.

THE TWO SISTERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: In memoray of Eleanor

M. (Currie) Ludlam and Florence (Currie) Coraine. The Memorial donations

were recieved from their husbands, William A. Ludlam and Natale

Coraine, who were veterand of World War II, and others. All four

graduated from Swampscott High School.

WAYFARERS MASONIC LODGE (35 previously listed): In memory of

Warren Earl, Frederick M. Russell, Antonia Squillari, Eric G. Olson,

George W. Crane, Holmes Ambrose, Stanton M. Ferguson, Robert K.

Newhall, Winthrop E. Sears, Charles N. Benson, Robert Bailey, George L.

Dunn, George W. Howell, Charles A. Worthen, jr., Cyril n. Clarkson.

Charles Bickford, Albert Currant, Clay Ross Martin, Elmwood L Burleigh,

Charles a Easterbrook, George J. Stearn, Ralph L. Dennis, Robert T.

Eldridge, Robert W. Mayo, Horace N. Cormack, Louis A. Hershman.

THE HONOR ROLL OF SPECIAL DONORS AND FUND RAISERS:

David Sherman in memory of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sherman.

Many friends, in memory of John R. Cooper, WWII veteran, former Trustee

of this Memorial Fund and Past Commander of Leon E. Abbott Post A.L

Marie Corleto Chiancone in memory of her husband Alphonse Chiancone,

WWI veteran and past officer of Leon E. Abbott Post A.L All the Trustees in

memory of Bertrand Roger, former Principal of Swapscott High School,

WWII Veteran and great friend of this Memorial Fund. In memory of Mary

Manchin Silvestri, a Lynn resident and former donor, memorial donations

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received from many friends and relatives. In memory of John R.

Reardon, active for many years in Swampscott Little League as Vice

President and Manager. Enid K. Lindsey in memory of her husband, Ralph

I. Lindsey a WWI veteran and active Town affairs. He served as TownSelectman, Park Commissioner, Town Meeting Member, Veterans Affairs

and Assistant Football Coach, etc. Vincent P. O'Brien in memory of his

wife.Virginia O'Brien, R.N. Mrs. O'Brien a WWII veteran, served as a

lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Natale Coraine in memory of his wife A.M.

Florence Coraine. Swampscott High School Class of 1937, 50th reunion,

in memory of classmates.

Edna A. Hershman in memory of her husband Louis A. Hersham, WWIveteran.

DURING THE YEAR OTHER DONATIONS WERE RECEIVED FROM:Ernest Manchin, Mrs. Pearl D. Morley, Angelo Losano, Carl, Jean and

Sandra Reardon, Minnie Pagnotta, Louise Benevento, Gloria and William

Ludlam.

DONATIONS RECEIVED DURING THEYEAR HONORED THE MEMORYOF: E. Hollis Currant, Elmer E. Morley, (James A. Morley, his service to his

country), Laurence D. Cobbett, William Crosby, Arthur Wollerschied,

Louis Aronson, Barry Aronson, William Donovan, Richard Tilden, Robert

Peinert, Msgr, Francis J. Lally, Louise Cerica Margolis, Henry, Sarah, and

James Manchin, A.M. Florence Coraine, and to honor the special birthday

of Natale Coraine.

EIGHT TUITION SCHOLARSHIP, TOTALING $2,200 WERE AWARDEDTO THE FOLLOWING:$500 Jonathan Austin--Worcester Polytechnic Institute

$300 Cara Bufalino--University of Massachusetts, Amherst

$300 Susan Murray—University of Massachusetts, Amherst

$300 Kathy Carrol—Fisher Junior College

$200 Kerry Murnane— Fisher Junior College

$200 Christine Benevento— St. Anselm College

$200 Cheryl Yanoskyu--Union College

$200 Jeff Fitzherbert—Miami Dade Community College

To date 1 52 Swampscott students have been awarded tuition scholar-

ships. Town Meeting appropriated $20,000 for this Veterans Memorial

and the Memorial as 'reimbursed' by way of tuition scholarship awards, a

total of $37,900.

TO ALL DONORS: As this is a perpetual Memorial, your donations will

forever continue top provide for future funds for scholarship awards. TheYoung Swampscott students attending colleges, who receive the awards,

thank you and the veterans who have made the scholarships available.

A meeting of the Trustees was held at the Public Library. The gross

balance of the Fund as of December 31, 1987 was $64,098.95.

Donations, which are tax deductible, may be made payable to the

Swampscott War Memorial Scholarship Fund and sent to: Mr. Ernest

Manchin, Chairman, 44 Norfolk Avenue, Swampscott, MA 01907.

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North Shore Regional

Vocational School District

North Shore Regional Vocational-Technical High School is currently in

its twelfth year of operation as a vocational-technical high school at 20

Balch Street in Beverly. Students receive, concurrently, academic in-

struction leading to a high school diploma and vocational training leading

to a vocational certificate. Students who successfully complete their

programs of studies receive both a high school diploma and a vocational

certificate.

ADMINISTRATIONThe 1987-88 school year opened with several changes in the

administrative staff of the school. After having served as Acting Super-

intendent-Director for a period of nearly one year, Patricia W. Carlson,

who formerly served as Principal at the school, was appointed to the

position of Superintendent-Director. Richard J. McLaughlin, a former

teacher and Placement and Cooperative Education Coordinator at the

school, was appointed Principal. The implementation of a revised

organizational structure eliminated one and one-half administrative

positions in the Pupil Personnel Services Department, effective at the

opening of school in the fall of 1987.

ENROLLMENTEnrollment, as of October 1 , 1 987, was 403. Grade nine enrollment has

remained stable, despite continued declines in the total ninth grade

population throughout the District. The enrollment from Swampscott is

fourteen (1 4) students, nine (9) males and five (5) females. Of the fourteen,

three are in grade nine and are exploring six different shops, five are in

grage ten, four are in grade eleven, oneis grade twelve and one is

ungraded. Swampscott students are enrolled in Auto Body, Carpentry,

Commercial Art, Cosmetology, Distributive Education, Fashion Design,

Electronics, Refrigeration and Resort Services. GRADUATION Eighty-

eight (88) students received high school diplomas and vocational

certificates at the eleventh annual graduation exercises, held in the

gymnasium on June 7, 1 987. This year's graduating class was the first to

have gone through a full four-year program at North Shore Regional. Onehundred percent (100%) of the graduates were placed in trade-related

jobs, the military or further education. CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONThe faculty and administration continues to review curriculum and

teaching methods to meet the needs of the students and to prepare them

for the demands of the twenty-first century. Last spring, teachers at North

Shore Regional participated in workshops with two of the Lucretia

Crocker fellows in residence, and found these programs to be extremely

valuable. A group of teachers is working with a group from Landmark on

infusing study skills into all curricular areas. A comprehensive AIDS

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education program is being prepared for both staff and students and will

be implemented beginning in late January of 1 988. One vocational area,

drafting, was eliminated at the end of the 1986-87 school year. This

decision was made based on low enrollment in the program andcontinued difficulty in recruiting and retaining qualified instructors.

Should circumstances warrant, reopening itwith up-to-date, state-of-

the-art cad/cam instruction will be considered in the future. Theelectronics and the computer technology curricula are being revised to

keep pace with changing technology in those areas. With School

Committee approval, the administration is initiating the accreditation

process through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges,

and will be actively engaged in that process over the next two years. After

many years of serving lunch to the USM employees as part of the Culinary

Arts program, the USM cafeteria was closed, necessitating renovation of

an area in the school as a restaurant and culinary arts kitchen. It is

anticipated that the restaurant will open to the public in January. This

setting will provide a much broader, more varied training program for

students in that shop.

FUNDINGFor the first time in a number of years, there is positive news to report on

the financial front. On December 22, 1987, the legislature passed TheVocational Education Improvement Act. This act recognized that vo-

cational education is more expensive than regular secondary education,

and, over a period of several years, returns to the fifty percent funding of

vocational education which once existed. FY '89 should bring state

funding to thirty-five percent of operating costs. Current state funding of

North Shore Regional Vocational School District is at approximately

twenty-three percent, so this legislation is a tremendous boon to the

District and its member communities. Also included in the legislation is a

one-time, fifteen million dollar equipment grant, in recognition of the

critical need across the state for upgraded equipment. North Shore

Regional should receive approximately two hundred thousand dollars in

equipment funds for FY '89. Provided this legislation is fully funded, it

should have a positive impact on municipal assessments for North Shore

Regional Vocational School District for FY '89.

BUILDING AND GROUNDSThe North Shore Regional Vocational School District Committee

continues to lease space at 20 Balch Street from the Emhart Corporation.

Although the complex is for sale, the terms of the District's lease ensure

that we may remain through1996, if the District chooses to exercise its

second five-year option. The Building Needs Sub-Committee continues

to actively seek a permanent solution to the housing needs of the school

district.

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INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTSNorth Shore Reglonal's teams continue to be competitive in a number

of Sports in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference.

Soccer and cross-country occupy the fall season, basketball and

cheerleading the winter season and baseball and softball round out the

spring season. Increasing numbers of students participate each year, and

enjoy the many benefits of organized sports. Each season is capped off by

awards banquets sponsored by the Varsity Club.

CAREER EXPLORATIONNinth grade students explore six different shops in their first three

quarters of attendance. This experience, along with a Career Guidance

Seminar series offered by the Guidance Department, enables students to

make informed and realistic career choices.

SPECIAL NEEDSProviding special education services to those students identified as

requiring services continues to be a major strength of North Shore

Regional. Over 1 60 special needs students are mainstreamed into regular

shop settings and many regular academic classes. A team of well-trained

specialists works closely with the regular education academic and

vocational instructors to ensure maximum benefit to the students. Efforts

to further integrate special needs students into the mainstream are

underway. Research, and our own experience, has shown that manystudents who have been identified as having learning problems learn best

through a hands-on approach to learning. Therefore, it is often possible

for basic skills to be reinforced through shop experiences.

Resort Services, a substantially separate program for students whosespecial needs preclude their mainstreaming in regular academic and

shop areas, provides a fully integrated program of academic instruction,

daily living skills, and occupational training to approximately fourteen

students. Several graduates have made a very smooth transition to the

world of work from the Resort Services program.

PLACEMENT EFFORTPlacement of students in trade or trade-related employment has been

very high. Over the last five years, we have averaged over ninety-five

percent placement. The average starting wage is over $8.50 per hour.

Follow-up studies show that both employers and graduates are very

satisfied with the training received. We also find that the majority of

graduates remain on the North Shore, and an increasing number have

become employers and entrepreneurs in their own right, thereby making

a positive contribution to their communities. Many students also in someform of post-secondary education or training, usually to upgrade skills

learned at North Shore Regional.

OTHER ACTIVITIES FACULTY COUNCILIn an effort to involve teachers more in the decision-making process

and to empower teachers, as is recommended in many of the reform

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studies, a Faculty Council was initiated and the position of lead teacher

replaced that of Curriculum Coordinator. The Faculty Council provides a

forum for frank and open discussion between faculty and administration

and has been favorably endorsed by both groups. Lead teachers work

with both the administration and the teachers within their clusters to

coordinate efforts and to enhance instructional programs in both academic

and vacational areas.

CHAPTER 188 DROPOUT PREVENTION GRANTNorth Shore Regional was the recipient of a Chapter 188 dropout

prevention planning and implementation grant. Through that grant,

Summer Tech '87, a career exploration and psitive school experience,

was offered, free of charge, to middle school-aged children throughout

the District during the summer of 1 987. Other components of the program,

such as job shadowing opportunities, paid work experiences, crisis

intervention counseling and attendance monitoring are in place within

the school for the 1987-88 school year.

HORACE MANN GRANTSAfter a first, very successful year of Horace Mann projects, ranging

from attendance to the establishment of a literary magazine to a school-

wide comprehensive in-service program for staff dealing with student

mental and physical health issues, the School Committee was pleased to

appoint eight teachers as Horace Mann teachers for the 1 987-88 school

year. Again, projects cover a variety of areas, including vocational

curriculum improvement, coordination of the math curriculum with

various shops in a competency-based project, refinement of the literary

magazine and several other interesting projects.

INCENTIVE AID MANAGEMENT STUDYThe Incentive Aid Management study was received in the spring of

1987, and was shared with representatives from the participating

communities. While the report, itself, was somewhat of a disappointment

to many of the participants, some important points were raised. TheDistrict School Committee has appointed a sub-committee to review the

report and to engage in further study, involving interested educators and

community leaders throughout the District.

EVENING ADULT EDUCATIONThe Evening Adult Education Division of North Shore Regional

Vocational School District continues to serve yearly over one thousand

residents of the District. A wide variety of courses, ranging from specific

skill training and retraining to home improvement and creative arts, are

offered each of two semesters each year. This program operates at no

cost to the District Committee, and provides a much-needed service to

the adults of the region.

SUMMARYNorth Shore Regional Vocational School District provides a much-

needed alternative form of education for students on the North Shore who

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wish to learn a trade or technical skill. Through constant attention to labor

market demand, an active and involved Trade Advisory Committee, andinvolvement in general school improvement efforts. North Shore Regional

Vocational-Technical High School strives to provide education andtraining to enable its graduates to enter the twenty-first century with the

requisite skills to succeed. North Shore Regional Vocational School

District will continue to serve the communities of the North Shore by

providing a continuous flow of young, highly skilled workers who are

prepared to take their places as contributing members of society andvaluable citizens of their communities.

Regional School District

CHRISTINE ALEXANDER, Chairperson

BARBARA J. POWERS, Secretary/Treasurer

SANDRA ROTNER JOHN SENKJOANNE WENNIK FRANCIS YORK

In accordance with the vote of Town Meeting in 1 987, a regional school

district planning committee was appointed by the Moderator in the Fall of

1987. The purpose of the planning committee is as follows:

a. To explore the advantages and disadvantages of creating a regional

school system.

b. To join with another town's planning committee to create a Regional

School District Planning Board for the purpose of jointly determining howa regional school district would operate and the potential costs and

benefits of creating a regional school district.

c. If the planning board concludes thata regional school district should

be established, to prepare a proposed agreement which would becomethe constitution of the regional school district if adopted by the TownMeeting of each town.

The Nahant and Swampscott planning committees met to form a

Regional School District Planning Board at an organizational meeting in

October 1987. The members are Christine Alexander, Chairperson,

Barbara Powers, Secretary/Treasurer, and John Senk representing

Nahant; Sandra Rotner, Joanne Wennik and Francis York representing

Swampscott.

Among the board's objectives, the most important is to keep both towns

informed and involved concerning both the findings and the process of

the board. To further this goal the committee is alternating the place of

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meetings between the Johnson School library in Nahant and the high

school library in Swampscott. Meetings are monthly and listed in the

calendar section of the newspaper and the Minutes of each meeting are

kept and open to public inspection in three places in each town, the

Superintendents' offices, the Town Hall and the Library.

In November the Board, supported by a ten percent cash match ($300.)

from each town, applied for an Incentive Aid Grant from the Executive

Office of Communities and Development and was awarded the sum of

$5,400 in January 1 988. The Board intends to utilize the State funds to hire

a consultant to help in the complex task of developing a complete

financial analysis for each town, for the existing systems and of two

regionalized options: K-1 2 and 7-12. Other objectives include: seeking

information from other systems which have studied or completed

regionalization: this process began at November and December meetings

of the board with questionnaires sent out in January to school districts

with similar characteristics to Nahant and Swampscott, and is scheduled

for completion in February.

From February through April the goal is to study the financial impact on

the two towns including financial feasibility, cost savings, state assistance,

and economies of scale for two options: Grades K-1 2 and Grades 7-12.

The Board has placed prime importance to the next objective scheduled

April through June: Establishing a proposed educational program for the

region, which would include recommendations for integrating andmerging curricula.

Other objectives include an impact study of the two towns for

December of 1988, and determination of representation on the Regional

School District, assessment of the goverance and the making of reccom-

mendations on the administrative structure of the district.

The Board expects to do an objective and thorough investigation of all

the facts relating to regionalization so that the best possible rec-

commendation can be developed. Our goal is to keep involved and

informed the School Committee, the Finance Committee and the taxpayers.

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Veterans Services

CHARLES H. POPP

MEMORIAL DAYThe annual Memorial Day observance commenced with a service

conducted by Monsignor Carroll of St. John's the Evangelist Church. Theprocession proceeded to the Civil War, World War I, Korean, Vietnam, andWorld War II Memorials where brief ceremonies were conducted and

floral tributes were placed.

The contingency then marched to the Swampscott Cemetery wheregraves were decorated. The Invocation was given by a member of the

V.F.W. followed by remarks by V.F.W. Commander James Fenlon,

Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Robert Perry and Joseph Sinatra.

Following a ritual by the Veterans Organizations the ceremonies wereconcluded.

VETERANS DAYThe Veterans Day Memorial observance was held on November 1 1 at

1 1 :00 a.m. at the site of the World War I Memorial Monument Avenue.

Prayers and the Invocation were given by James Fenlon, Commanderof the Swampscott, V.F.W. Post 1240. Chairman Robert Perry, ThomasDriscoll and Christopher Callahan of the Board of Selectmen spoke in

behalf of the Town. Floral wreaths were placed at the Veterans Memorial.

A ritual conducted by the V.F.W. sponsored Firing Squad and Taps by

Eric Austin, a Swampscott High School student concluded the ceremonies.

All in attendance were invited to an Open House at the V.F.W. Pine

Street Headquarters.

The Veterans Service Department Office has completed its first full year

under the direction of Charles H. Popp.

Items of note include: Chapter 399 of the Acts of 1986 authorized and

directed minicipalities to display the Prisoner of War and Missing in

Action Flag on one or more of the existing municipal flag poles. The Flag

is displayed on the Administration Flag Pole daily.

This office will file for funds made available through the Veternas

Graves and Memorials Project established by the Legislature. These

funds are to be used for the repair of Veterans Graves and Memorials in

the Veterans Lots. The Former POW Program at the Boston Veterans

Administration Outpatient Clinic,17 Court Street, Boston, MA has been

advised that the U. S. Government will be issuing a prestigious medal to all

Former Prisoners of War (or their widows) sometime between December1987 and May 1988. Anyone wishing further information regarding this

medal should contact the Veterans Agent at his office. The recipients of

this medal will be involved in pinning ceremonies at a future date.

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As of 1986 the Swampscott Veterans Population was 1,728. V.A.

Expenditures amounted to $1,173,681.00. The factors in determining

these expenditures are compensation, pensions, education, rehabilitation,

insurance and indemnities.

Pending the receipt of additional veterans names, the Vietnam Veterans

Memorial will hopefully be completed and dedicated in '88'.

At this time I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen and others for

their understanding and assistance during my recuperation.

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Service To TownOn behalf of the citizens of Swampscott, the Board of Selectman

expresses appreciation to the following people who gave service to the

Town during 1987.

Louise E. ChampionJoseph C. Sintra

Joan Fried

Richard T. Macintosh

Dianne Jenkins

Roseann S. MigoneLinda Newhall

Susan Musinsky

Jerome H. SomersJames N. Harris

Edward W. Kripperdorf

Jason Snyder

Charles Wilkinson

June MOrseAvis G. Feldman

David Gilmore

Mary J. Riddell

Bruce M. Whittier

Dr. Chris G. Patrinos

Clerk to the Board of Selectman

Secretery to the Board of Selectman

Council on Aging

Zoning Board of Appeals

Arts Council

Arts Council

Arts Council

Arts Council

Bargaining Agent

Alternate of Buildings

Computer Study Committee



Board of Election Commissioners

Finance Committee

Housing Authority, Chairman

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission

Regional School District Plan Committee

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IN MEMORIAM

Anthony "Sam" Barbuzzi

Public Works Department 1955-1985

Died August 20, 1987

Margaret CameronTreasurer's Office 1965-1976

Died May 12, 1987

John J. CunninghamPublic Works Department 1978-1985

Died July 30, 1987

Samuel Smith

Arts Council-1987

Died November 6,1987

Majorie Connell DonovanPublic Works Department 1956-1968

Died July 11, 1987

Robert MacKenziePublic Works Department 1933-1971

Died October 16, 1987

INDEXA

Accountant 12

Appointments by Selectmen 12

Appointments by Selectmen & Moderator 16

Appointments by Moderator 15

Assessors, Board of 4

BBuilding Inspector 12

CClerk/Collector 4

Committees — Appointed by Selectmen

Affirmative Action 13

Aging, Council On 13

Ambulance Oversight 13

Appeals, Zoning Board of 13

Appeals, Building Code Board of 13

Arts Council 13

Bikeway 13

Cable Advisory. 13

Central Civilian Dispatch 13

Conservation Commission 13

Election Commissioners, Board of 13

Fourth of July 13

Handicapped Needs 14

Harbor Advisory 14

Historical Commission 14

Insurance Advisory 14

Public Safety 14

Recreation Commission 14

School Roof Repair 14

Sign By-Law 14

Traffic 14

Veterans Day 14

Vietnam Memorial 14

War Memorial Scholarship Fund 14

Committees Appointed by Moderator

Computer Study 15

Finance 15

Elderly Housing Needs 15

Phillips Beach Fire Station 15

Regional School District Planning 15

Sawtelle Property Study 15


Contributory Retirement Board 16

E

Elected Officials 4

Election Commissioners, Board of 93

GGas & Plumbing Inspector 16

General Information 3

Group Insurance Advisory Committee 17

HHealth Board, of 4

I

In Memoriam 142

P

Public Works, Dept. of 4

RReports

Accounting Department 63

Appeals, Board of 90

Assessors, Board of 86

Building Inspector 89

Civil Defense, Dept. of 91

Town Clerk 19

Town Collector 58


Contributory Retirement Board Ill

Council on Aging 92

Town Counsel 62

Dog Officer/Animal Control 103

Election Commissioner, Board of 93

Fire Department 99

Forest Warden 102

Harbor Advisory Committee 101

Health.Board of 128

Historical Commission 102

Library, Trustees of Public 126

Housing Authority 131

Metropolitan Area Planning Council 109

North Shore Regional/Vocational 134School District

Personnel Board Ill

Phillips Park Planning Committee 110

Planning Board 108

Police Department 104

Public Works, Dept. of 97


Regional School District 138Planning Committee

School Committee 112

Selectmen, Board of 18

Traffic Study Committee 110

Town Treasurer 60

Veteran's Services, Dept. of 140

War Memorship Scholarship Fund 132

Weight and Measures, Inspector 103

Wires, Inspector of 90


Representatives, Liasions 15

Designees, Coordinators

SSelectmen, Board of 4

T

Telephone Numbers Inside Back Cover

Town Meeting Members 5

Treasurer 4

VVeterans Services, Dept. of 140

WWarrants 21

NOTES

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FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

EMERGENCY NUMBERS AMBULANCE 595-1111

CIVIL DEFENSE 598-5231

FIRE 592-2121

POLICE 595-1111

INFORMATION ABOUT CALL AT:

Assessments Assessors 595-1644

Bicycle Licenses Police 595-1111

Bills & Accounts Town Acccountant 595-1648

Birth Certificates Town Clerk 595-1646

Board of Appeals Clerk of the Board 595-5393

Building Permits Building Inspector 593-4538

Burial Permits Health Department 595-1707 or-1708

Cemetery Cemetery Superintendent 593-4369

Checks Town Treasurer 592-1695

Conservation Conservation Commission 593-4313

Council on Aging Council on Aging 599-7822

Death Certificates Town Clerk 595-1646

Dog Licenses Town Clerk 595-1646

Dog Lost & Found Dog Officer 595-7316

Elections and Registrations Election Commissioner 593-1873

Engineering Town Engineer 592-1696

Entertainment Licenses Selectmen 595-1645

Fire Permits Fire Department 595-4050

Fishing & Hunting Licenses Town Clerk 595-1646

Garbage Collections Health Department 595-1707 or-1708

Gas Permits Health Department 595-1707 or-1708

Housing Authority Executive Director 593-5516

Library Public Library 593-8380

Lights, Street Selectman 595-1645

Liquor Licenses Selectman 595-1645

Marriage Certificates Town Clerk 595-1646

Milk Inspection Health Department 595-1707 or- 1708

Mortgages, Personal Property Town Clerk 595-1646

Parks & Playgrounds Public Works 581-7500

Plumbing Permits Plumbing Inspector 593-8228

Recreation Recreation Commission 593-5600

Resident Listing Elections Commissioners 593-1873

Rubbish Collection Health Department 595-1707 or- 1708

Schools School Department 596-8800

Sewers Public Works 581 -7500

Streets Public Works 581 -7500

Tax Collections Tax Collector 595-1646

Tennis Permits Recreation Commission 593-5600

Trees Public Works 581 -7500

Veterans' Benefits Veterans' Service Dept 593-431

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Voting Registration Election Commissioners 593-1873

Water Public Works 581 -7500

Weights & Measures Inspector 593-5476

Wiring Permits Wire Inspector 593-4538

Zoning Building Inspector 593-4538

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