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HomeMy Public PortalAboutSELECTMENS RECORDS 1957-1965 RECORD OF SELECTMEN' S MEETINGS FOR 1957 Jan. 8, 1957 Meeting at 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall First meeting of 1957. Very quiet.Mr.Little,our Janitor absent, not feeling well. No new business. Approved payroll, largest amount for snow removal. Held a discussion for the 1957 budget to be made up for the Town Meeting. Voted to have a meeting with the Finance Committee after the business meeting. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10:15 P. M. Secretary 7�t �,z, p Board of Selectmen f Jan. 22, 1957 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. Town Hall Looked over payroll and approved it after checking with the Auditor on a few items. Adjourned to meet with the Finance Committee at 8:30 P. M. in the main hall. Went over the Selectmen' s recommendations for Town Meeting,with the Comm- ittee. The Finance Committee approved all recommendations of a 40 minute discussion, and voted to meet again the last of February to discuss the various articles which would be submitted for the 1957 warrant. Secretary Board of Selectmen :t Feb. 12, 1957 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. Town Hall Held a discussion with Chief of Police Eaton in regard to 5 purchasing two more radio telephones for the Police Depart- ment. Voted to have an article in the Warrant for purchase of four radio telephones,two for the police and two for the fire departments. The Fire Engineers to request the Civilian Defense head to contact the State Director of Civilian 'Defense in regard to any compensation the Town might receive toward payment of the radio phones. Authorizaed Janitor Little to purchase four ton coal for Town Hall, and some kindling wood. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Feb. 18, 1957 Held a special meeting with Town Clerk, Joseph D. Rolfe,to go over the various articles filed for the Town Warrant. Agreed that all articles filed were legal to proceed to draw up the Warrant for the annual Town Meeting to be held March 26, 1957. Secretary Board of Selectmen 2 �� �. �, .�'1 �. y.� 6 Feb. 26, 1957 Meeting at 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Approved payroll and voted to have Chairman Silas Little ask the School Committee for use of the School Auditarr ium for the Town Meeting March 26. Adjourned at 9:15 P. M. Secretary - Board of Selectmen Mar. 12, 1957 Meeting at 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Held a conference with Chief of Police Eaton in regard to having ample police officers available for Town Meeting, March 26, 1957• Voted to have Audotor W. Ashton Knight prepare the payroll and bring it to the Town Meeting in order that the Selectmen could go over and approve it be- fore the meeting. Secretary Board of Selectmen Mar. 26, 1957 Meeting of Selectmen in Elementary School Auditorium be- fore the Town Meeting. Approved the payroll and adjourned to attend Town Meeting. Secretary 3/1/t l-E Board of Selectmen Apr. 2, 1957 Special meeting of Selectmen for organization, and make appointments for the coming year; Silas Little elected Chairman, Martin H. Burns Secretary and Leslie Thurlow 3rd member. Made appointments to Police, Register of Voters, Animal Inspector, and numerous minor offices. Secretary Board of Selectmen Apr. 9, 1957 Meeting,Selectmen, Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. Filled out form for nomination of Henry M. Short to State Dept.of Public Health, to be submitted for appro- val. Held discussion on care and maintenance of Town Dump, and voted to have Robert Bashaw bulldoze the rubbish back and level off same. Approved payroll and adjourned at 9 :30 P. M. Secretary Board of Se)ectmen 4 ���� �� ��� Apr. 23, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Received notice from State Dept. Public Works that the Engineers would call Thursday April 25 at 10:00 A. M. to go over and discuss the Highway plans and appropria- tions for the coming year. Voted that Selectmen Little and Burns take up the assignment along with Road Superin- tendent Guilford. Approved payroll and adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Secretary }�'�LoA,, Board of Selectmen May 14, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Chief Eaton came in to say the new signs for Highway speeding and warnings on cows and special limits had arrived. The Selectmen informed him to put them up using the highway crew for labor and charge their service to police appropriation. Chief Eaton was also instructed to have the lines on the highways painted as in previous years, this also to be paid from police appropriation. It was voted to hire Ducky Look as custodian of the Plum Island comfort station for the season. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Secretary �'/l /-/ ) - Board of Selectmen / May 282 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Approved payroll.No other business.Adjourned at 9:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen June 11, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Held a conference with clam wardens, John Rogers and John K. Thistlewood, in regard to posting the easterly bank of the Plum Island river, to stop outside residents from over digging the clam flats in that area. The idea of prohibiting all clamming on Sundays was proposed by the Selectmen, but did not rwet with the approval of the Wardens, so the matter wag dropped. Approved payroll and adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Secretary' 2­� � Board of Selectmen ti c� June 25, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Signed contract for Chapter 90 and Chapter 90 Maintenance, and returned them to State Dept.Public Works for approval. Voted to combine 1957 Chapter 90, and 1958,together for a total contract in 1958. Notified State Dept. of Public Works of our desire and requested their approval. Approved payroll and adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen July 9, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Held conference with Samuel Traister and Richard Walsh in regard to requesting the Haverhill Electric Company to make other connections available for power in the Oldtown section. There is only one connection at present, coming up Bromfield Street in Newburyport. The Board agreed to take the matter up and try to have more service from the H.E.Co. Percival Lowell, Harbor Master,appeared before the board and requested permission to have two signs painted to place on the town wharf and southerly bank at Parker River, to warn boat operators about speeding inside the anchorage.The request was granted. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10:15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen July 23, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Short meeting, no new business nor requests from anyone. Approved payroll and adjourned at 9:00 P. M. Secretary ` lo-L . ��J ✓v�,.�,c — Board of Selectmen Aug.13,1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Approved pole location jointly for Haverhill Electric Co. and N. E. Tel.& Tel. Co. on Riverview Drive and Bayview Lane. Approved request of Tom Hardy, dump custodian, to have the dump bulldozed back, and authorized Robert Bashaw to do the job. Voted to have Charles Grover inspect the Plum Island comfort station, and make necessary repairs. Approved payroll. Adjourned 9:45 P. M. Secretary 'L Board of Selectmen f tt��.q b,�nye�S,�pil �� 9 Aug. 27, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Received request from Mathew J. Carroll, Jr. for a third class automobile used car license at the Burns farm on Old Rowley Road. Voted to hold a hearing as required by Town by-law, at the next meeting Sept.10, 1957. Approved payroll. Adjourned 9:15 P. M. Secretary Y!/tc� - l_-� J - Board of 'Selectmen Sept. 10, 1957 Meeting, Town Ha11,8 :00 P. M. Held a discussion of application of Edgar Dunning, repre- senting Gov.Dummer Academy, in regard to erecting safety sign and warning sign on Elm St. by the school for safety of schollars and pedestrians, the school to pay for the signs and for placing them in position. The permission was granted. The hearing for Mathew J. Carroll, Jr. on a third class automobile license was put over until the next meeting, as his advertisement was not placed in the news soon enough to comply with the seven day law as required. Approved payroll. Adjourned 9:30 P. M. Secretarya,� �. Board of Selectmen Sept. 24, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Held a public hearing on application of Mathew J.Carroll, Jr. for a 3rd class automobile license at Burns farm,Old Rowley Road. There being no opposition, the license was granted. Approved payroll. Adjourned 9 :45 P. M. Secretary )_)II �. ��- Board of Selectmen Oct. 8, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8:00 P. M. Held discussion with Chief of Police Eaton on complaints of teenagers making a disturbance around Town Hall and the Coffee Shop next door. Decided to have an officer on duty each night until after halloween, to keep order in the neighborhood. Approved payroll, and voted to have Selectman Burns attend Chapter 90 hearing at Court House in Salem on Oct. 18,1957• Adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 10 Oct. 22, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. Received request from Plum Island Taxpayers Association to take action on having more jetties constructed at the Island. Selectmen agreed to take the matter up with the Harbor and Waterways Commission. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 7 }� '�'{�l� Nov. 9, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8:00 P. M. Monday on account ofllth, Holiday,voted to notify all liquor license holders to file their application for renewal as soon as possible after Nov.15, in orddr that the Selectmen could have ample time to have them approved by the State Alcoholic Commission. Approved pole location for Haverhill Electric Co. and New England Tel.& Tel. Co. jointly. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :45 P.M. Secretary Board of Selectmen /-/' Nov. 24, 1957. Meeting Town Hall 8 :00 P.M. Approved payroll. No new business. Adjourned at 9:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Dec. 15, 1957 Meeting, Town Hall, 8:00 P. M. The Selectmen signed a number of licenses for Town Clerk Joseph Rolfe for 1957 in order that he might issue to applicants who called on January 1 for renewals. Included were Common Victualer, Ice Cream, Milk, Liquor,and Common VendXer' s licenses. Voted to hold the next meeting one day early in order that the payroll could be sent out in time for Christmas. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9:20 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen � Dec. 22, 1957 a- Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M. The Selectmen checked over the payroll and figured out the various departments that were overdrawn. There was sufficient funds left in the Reserve Fund and a request to approve the transfers to the overdrawn departments was sent to the Finance Committee. Voted to have the Auditor make up a payroll for the balance of the year on December 30, Adjourned at 10 :00 P. M. Secretaryv {�-L�` Board of Selectmen 12 tZ 01 is 1 1 1 15 1 1 1 16 17 18 v �o-� 19 1 1 1 20 tZ r,17� 21 1 1 1 22 23 1 24 25 RECORD OF SELECTi,TEN'S MEETINGS FOR 1959 Jan. 13, 1959 Meeting at 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Chairman Thurlow and Burns present. Charlie Pollard appointed Special Policeman for duty on High Rd and Graham Avenue for the duration of his duty as School janitor. Meeting with group of firemen from Protection No.2, to discuss having an article in the warrant for improving Green Pond. Granted permit to Haverhill Gas Co. to make installation on Riverview Drive. Received notice from Councilor Croteau in regard to paying for use of ambulance in highway accidents and emergencies. Voted to pay when ambulance is authorized by Police or Town Official. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 8:45 P. M. to meet with School Needs Committee and Finance Committee, Secretary Board of Selectmen Jan. 19, 1959 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. Town Hall. Special meeting with delegation from Protection 1 and 2 Fire companies, to dis- cuss the Civilian Defense program, and pick a director to replace Hebert W. Pottle who tendered his resignation. The defense program was outlined and suggestions for a replace- ment of Civil Defense Director were made. No definite de- cision was reached and the meeting adjourned until Thursday, January 22. Secretary Board of Selectmen Jan. 21, 1959 Meeting at 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall. Meeting called to meet with group of property owners of Plum Island to discuss the water problem. Mrs. Juliette Stott, Chairman of the group, read their problems, and various methods were discussed in regard to obtaining water at the Island. The Selectmen agreed to cooperate in any way possible after the Island group decided to choose a committee of seven to investigate with the State Dept.of Natural Resources and the Water Depart- ment of Newburyport. Adjourned at 9:05 P. M. At 9 :10 P. M.Selectmen met with group of fire companies and Mr. Harold R. Blackford to pick a Director of Civil Defense. Mr. Blackford expressed a willingness to take the position, and after a lengthy discussion on the set up of the organiza- tion, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P . M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 26 27 Jan. 27, 1959 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. Town Hall Regular monthly meeting of Selectmen. Voted to accept the State Regulation in regard to having all milk sold in the Town to be pasteurized. Jacob Checkoway of Federal St. Newburyport,appeared be- fore the board to obtain a class 2 automobile license for the purchasing and selling of second hand automobiles. He was informed that such an application called for a public hearing which would have to be advertised in the paper seven days before such hearing. He agreed to pub- lish the ad and have the hearing at 8 :00 P. M. Feb. 100 1959. t ad Alfred Stevens of Newbur or aques yp t� permitto collect rubbish and garbage in Newbury. He was informed no permit was ne- cessary and to go ahead if he could build up a regular route. Mr. Frank Dow appeared before the board to complain about the offensive odors from the Wm. Colby silo and also the swill dumped in a hen pen abutting his property on High Rd. The board agreed to check on the complaint and take whatever action the law allowed. The budget for the 1959 Town Meeting was taken up and worked out for the coming Town Meeting. Adjourned at 10:45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Feb. 10, 1959 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. Town Hall Held business meeting and approved warrant for payment of bills. The Selectmen and Finance Committee held a joint meeting to go over the budget and articles for the annual Town Meeting warrant. The Finance Committee approved the budget as recommended by the Selectmen and stated they would hold an executive session to rule on the articles as sub- mitted by various citizens. Secretary Board of Selectmen Feb. 24, 1959 Meeting at 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Town Clerk appeared with jury box and Chief of Police for Selectmen to drawa Juror for civil session of Supreme Court at Salem. Selectman Burns drew the name of William Humphrey, Forest Street. Approved payroll and warrant and adjourned at9 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 28 a 29 Mar. 10, 1959 Meeting at 8:00 P . M. Town Hall Chairman Thurlow absent on a vacation in the South. Selectman Burns and Little present. Approved payroll and selected election personnel to serve at the town election March 21, 1959. Adjourned at 9 :30 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Mar. 24, 1959 Meeting at 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Organized the board for the coming year as follows : Leslie Thurlow, Chairman - Martin Burns, Secretary - Appointed all officials not voted for on the ballot, Eben R. Young was named to Board of Registrars to re- place Margaret Lucey. Town Clerk and Chief of Police appeared with warrant from sheriff to draw a juror for the civil session of superior court at Lawrence. Selectman Little drew name of Malcolm Wood, High Road. Voted to send out bids for a new tree sprayer as voted at Town Meeting. Adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Apr. 14, 1959 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. Toin Hall Held hearing, on application of Jenney Manufacturing Co. to install 1 - 2000 gal.tank and 2 - 5000 gal. gasoline tanks for storage and sale of gasoline. Robert D. Colkins appeared for Jenney Co. ,produced plan and explained plan. No oppos.ition.Permit granted. Mr. Ivone came in to complain that Carroll Rogers' mink had not been moved back as previously agreed and requested that we take action as they were beginning to smell. Mr. Carroll Rogers appeared after Mr. Ivone left and said he would move the mink within a week' s time, and they would be about 1500 Ft. back in the woods, and he felt that this would relieve the neighborhood of any further nuisance. Mr. Frank Dow called to complain again of the chicken house back of his home on High Rd. He requested an investigation to correct the so-called nuisance. The board agreed to inves- tigate the matter and take action in the matter. Received approval from State Board of Health for Henry Short as Inspector of Slaughtering. Received approval of Henry Short as Inspector of Animals,from Dept. of Agriculture Division of Livestock Disease Control. Adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen p 30 31 Apr. 21, 1959 Special meeting to discuss Scotland Road taking with Arthur L. Cunningham and Joseph Maskiewicz.Mr.Cunningham settled for $150,00 about 1/2 acres taking and moving the pond further out in the pasture. Joseph Maskiewicz re- quested a new well on House side of the road and $150.00 for approximately 1/2 acre of land, also a wire stock fence. Appointed Zoning Committee to draw up simple zoning regula- tions to present to Town: John S. OlConnell 74 High Road Edgar S. Dunning 12 School St Harold Rogers Fruit St Edmund C. Shepard 273 High Road Kenneth A. Reynolds 36 Green St Appointed Walter Look custodian of Plum Island Comfort Station for 1959 season. Secretary Board of Selectmen Apr. 28, 1959 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. All members present. Held a discussion in regard to improving American Legion Park. Mr. Thurlow said a delegation from the Garden Club were interested and suggested we have them come to the next meeting to outline their plans. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen May 129 1959 Meeting at 8:00 P. M. All members present. A delegation from the Garden Club came before the board and outlined their plan for improving the American Legion Park. Their idea seemed to be,hand us the money voted at Town Meeting. They had no other constructive idea and were dismissed with the understanding that the Selectmen would supervise and carry out a plan of their own. No other business except approving the payroll. , and adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen May 26, 1959 , ,4/?"' Meeting at 8:00 P. M. to elect a Trustee of Byfield Public Library to replace Russell Metcalf who resigned and left town. Ruth M. Noble nominated by Mrs. Johnson.Vote by ballot 6 for Ruth M. Noble. - Granted Arthur Bulgaris a permit to put up an electric sign to advertise his liquor store on Or- chard St. - A delegation of Protection Fire Co. No.l appeared to make arrangements for ambulance service. -Livewire girls requested use of Martha playground for small girls on Wednesday evenings. Permission granted. Approved payroll.Adjourned 9 :30 P.M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 32 33 June 9, 1959 Meeting at Town Hall. All members present. Mr. Sterling from Rowley requested a permit for a Trailer Park on land of Tony Athan on an island in the marsh off High Rd. He was given the law regarding such matters and told to come back when he had a plan to present. Chief of Police Eaton appeared with some Public Health mail which he had received as Agent, and requested that the Selectmen take the problems over on their own. Instructed the Chief of Police to have traffic lines painted on the highway as in previous years. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen .Tune 23, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall. Delegation of firemen from Protection Fire Co. No.2 in regard to starting work on Green Pond. Chairman Thurlow agreed to contact State Dept. Public Works in regard to getting some help in grading along the banking on High Rd. Mr. James Redford came in, in regard to selling two town lots. Selectmen agreed to sale price $150. each. Approved joint pole location for N.E.Tel.& Tel. Co. and Merrimack Essex Elec. Co. on Middle Road. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10 :00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen July 14, 1959 Meeting 8:00 P. M. Town Hall Granted permit to Newb uryport American Legion to construct tower for a lifeguard at the central parking lot Plum Island. Held a conference with a delegation of Plum Island taxpayers in regard to the town having another lifeguard at the Plum Island beach.Thete, being no appropriation for such a project, there was nothing the Selectmen could do. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :20 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 34 A 35 July 28, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Held a conference with a delegation of Plum Island residents in regard to the Town employing another Lifeguard at the beach. The Selectmen told them there was no appropriation for such a purpose and nothing could be done on such a project. Mr. Frank Dow called on the Selectmen to protest about a henhouse on the 1tiilliam Colby property,being a nuisance. The .selectmen said they would investigate the matter. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of :Selectmen Aug. 11, 1959 Meeting 8 :P. M. Town Hall The Selectmen held a conference with a group of citizens from Byfield,complaining about the stinking odor of the mink farm owned by Carroll Rogers on Central Street. The Selectmen agreed to inspect the mink farm and have the nuisance abated. Mr. James Redford, land salesman for the Town,called to discuss the sale of some lots in Block G and have the Selectmen set a price on them. The price was set at 4150. each. The Selectmen voted to have the Finance Committee and Zoning Committee, iw et to discuss the zoning regulations, on Aug. 18 at 8 :00 P.M. in Tovn Hall. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Aug. 25, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Received notice from State Highway Department that they would extend Martin Mailet' s contract until October 10 for completion. This extension was granted on account of bad and wet weather. No other business. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of Select-men 1 I /l- H T f` 36 37 Sept. 8, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Held a hearing on application of Jacob Checkoway, Federal St. Newburyport, for a permit to buy and sell used cars, and build a garage on his land on the Newburyport Turnpike at the over- pass in Newbury. Mr. Cheekoway spoke in favor of his application and outlined his business operation. No other person spoke in favor. There were 31 residents of Hanover St. and the Turnpike who spoke against granting the permit. The request was denied. The Selectmen held a conference with Robert Bashaw in regard to installing the drainage system on Tenney+ s Court, and re- placing the culvert on Elm St. , as voted at Town Meeting. Mr. Bashaw agreed to do both jobs for the sums appropriated, and was awarded the contract. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen �� f � Sept. 22, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Mr. Dominic Menesale called to request permission to place sign along the High Road,Turnpike,to advertise his Motel.He was informed by the Selectmen that he would have to make application to the State Outdoor Advertising Authority. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Oct. 13, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall The Selectmen held a conference in regard to the Carroll Rogers mink farm of which there have been numerous complaints for the past two years. It was voted tTgquest�be State Division of Wildlife Commission to revoke his permit. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 38 39 Oct. 27, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall The Selectmen's meeting was held without Chairman Thurlow, who was out of the state on business. The State Dept.of Public Works sent a memoranda of the Chapter 90 Maintenance work done on the Chapter 90 roads in Newbury for 1959. They requested the Selectmen to sign the memoranda and return them to the Dept.of Public Works for their records. The State Dept.of Public Works sent a letter to the Selectmen approving the transfer of the Chapter 90 Construction for 1960 from Highfield Road to Parker Street. This request had been made in Sept. after the Selectmen and Engineer of the Dept.of Public Works had inspected the two projects. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Nov. 10, 1959 Meeting 8:00 P. M. Town Hall The Selectmen' s meeting was held without Mr. Thurlow who is still out of state. A letter from the State Dept.of Public Health was received, setting forth the new rates for persons confined to State Hospitals for cancer and other diseases. There was no other business, and the meeting was very short. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 8:45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Nov. 23, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall The meeting was held a day early in order that the Town employees could be paid, so as to have their money for Thanksgiving. Selectman Thurlow was absent as he was on an out of state job. There was no new business and after granting to Haverhill Gas Co. a permit to make an excavation off Hanover St. , the payroll was approved and the meeting Adjourned at 9 :00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen �¢ 40 UZ Liquor Licenses granted by the Board of Selectmen, all having been approved by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. ALL KINDS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, PACKAGE GOODS STOILES. The Corner Cupboard, Inc, John W. Dixon, Manager. 4 Hanover Street, Guilford' s Package Store , Inc. Roberta B. Guilford, Manager. Plum Island Boulevard, ALL KINDS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES , COMMON VICTUALLER. Beachcomber Restaurant, Inc, Susan M. Villane , Manager, Plum Island Boulevard, .« WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES, PACKAGE GOODS STORES. t, Hayden S. Collins , Plum Island Boulevard, Frederick J. Zarella, D/B/A Fred' s Snack Bar, Corner of Northern Blvd, and 43rd Street, Mary and Harry H. Tait, Jr. D/B/A Town and Country Store, 53 Main Street, Arthur Bulgaris, DIBIS: Art' s Package Store , 51 Orchard Street, 41 Nov. 27, 1959. A special hearing was held in the Town Hall at 8 :00 P. M. on the application of Woodrow Pearson for an all alcoholic restaurant license at Southern Blvd. Plum Island. There was a delegation from the Plum Island Taxpayers Association in attendance who approved the gran- ting of the license along with several abutters and individ- ual residents of the Island. Following this hearing another,application for the same type of license, was held on petition of Dominic Menesale, at Way- side Ave . in the Motel. Wayne Yesair, an abutter, appeared in opposition, and also Mr. Walker of Lunt St.Byfield. The decision, grant or reject these applications, will be given at the next Selectmen' s meeting,Dec. 8,1959. Secretary Board of Selectmen Dec. 8, 1959 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall The meeting opened with all members present. Mr.Richard Knight, High Rd appeared before the board to complain about the tax- payers money being wasted on account of Chief Eaton coming to his farm on complaints of his dumping rotten squash. He was in- formed that Mr. Eaton was Agent of the Board of Health and it was his duty to answer all complaints. Mr. Woodrow Pearson and Mr. Dominic Menesale appeared to push for approval of their request for a liquor license. Mr. Woodrow Pearson' s request was denied by all three members of the board. Mr. Dominic Menesale was denied by a two to one vote. Voting No Selectmen Thurlow and Little,voting in favor Selectman Burns. The agreement for Chapter 90 Construction for Parker St. was received and signed by the Board, the payroll approved, and the Selectmen voted to hold a special Town Meeting Dec.30,1959 for the purpose of transferring funds from unexpended balances to overdrawn departments. Adjourned at 10:45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Dec. 30,1959. Held special Toin Meeting to transfer funds from unexpended balances to departments which were overdrawn. A quorom was finally reached at 8 :20 after police fficer stopped cars on the highway and requested citizens to attend the meeting. Secretary Board of Selectmen ,[, 42 Approved and signed Dec . 8. 1959 Liquor Licenses granted by the Board of Selectmen, all having been approved by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. A1jL KINDS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, PACKAGE GOODS STOF?ES The Cbrner Cupboard, Inc . John W. Ilxon, Mgr. 4 Hanover St. Guilford' s Package Store, Inc. Roberta B. Guilford, Mgr. Plum Island Blvd. ALL KINDS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, COIMON VICTUALLiER Beachcomber restaurant, Inc. Susan M. � i.11ane, Mgr. P.I. Blvd. WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES, PACKAGE GOODS STORES Hayden S. Collins , Plum Is . Blvd. Frederick J. Zarella, 'D/B/A, r'red' s Snack Bar, Corner of Igo . Blvd, and 43rd Street Mary and Harry H. Tait, Jr. D/B/A Town and Country Store, 53 Main Street Arthur 15ulgaris , D;B/A Art ' s Package Store , 51 Orchard St. m 4 Jan, 12, 1960 . Meeting at 8:00 P. M. 'Down Hall This was the first meeting of 1960. The Board was represented by Selectman Martin H. Burns and Silas Little. Mr, 'Thurlow was absent. There was no new business and the Selectmen approved the payroll and adjourned at 9 :00 P. M. Secretary �(V�a H .ti Board of Selectmen Jan. 26, 1960 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The full Board of Selectmen were present and the first order of business was to hold a public hearing on the application of Anthony Wawro for a permit to install two one-thousand gallon gasoline tanks at the Corner of Elm and School Streets for the purpose of storing and selling gasoline. There were about thirty citizens present for the hearing. Mr. Wawro did not appear to press his request and he had no one t o represent him. The Selectmen then called on anyone who cared to object. There were 21 citizens recorded in opposition, and the hearing adjourned. The Selectmen felt that there was nothing to act on, as there was no one present to out- line the project. The Board then met for the purpose of approving the payroll, and renewing a motel permit for Dominic Memesale on Wayside Avenue. Adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Feb. 12, 1960 Meeting,Town Hall,High Rd at 8 :00 P. M. Held a public hearing on application of Anthony Wawro, Elm St. to install two 2000 gal gasoline tanks and pumps for the purpose of storing and selling of gasoline. Mr. Wawro appeared for himself and stated he wished to build a cement block building, and install two pumps and tanks for the sale of gasoline.No other person appeared for the applicant. 'There were 27 recorded neighbors and residents of Byfield appeared in opposition. The hearing adjourned at 8 :25 P. M. The Selectmen returned to their office and held a Selectmen' s meeting. The payroll was Epproved and a short discussion held in regard to the gasoline permit for Mr. Wawro. Voted to put off any d ecisbn until the next meetingFeb.26 when the full board would Ie present. Adjourned 9:45 P. M. SECRtTARY, BOARD OF SELtCTiviEN Feb.26, 1960 Meeting Town Hall, High Rd, 8:00 P. M. The full Board of Selectmen were present and it was voted to deny the application of Anthony Wawro for a permit to store and sell gasoline at the Corner of Eim and School Sts. The payroll was approved, and the Election Officers for Town Election and the Presidential Primaries were appointed and submitted to the 'Town Clerk who will notify them of their appointment. Voted to meet with the Finance Committee Tuesday, march 1 at 8:00 P. M. to go over the budget and articles for ':he coming 'Town meeting March 15 , 1960. Adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Secretary YVL� f Board of Selectmen 44 Vuq�*sar h9i�+J 45 March 1, 1960 Meeting at Town Hall at 8 :00 P. M. with the Finance Committee to go over and discuss the budget and articles as submitted for the Annual Town Meeting "larch 15. Present were all members of the Board of Selectmen, and Mr.Morse,Lunt, Webb,Brown,and Redford,of the Finance Committee. Mr. Percy 'Tinker was absent due to ill health. The budget and articles were discussed, and the Finance Committee agreed to meet separately in executive session,to make their decision. Adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Secretary Board of Selectmen March 8, 1960 Meeting at 'Town Hall 8:OU P. M. The full. Board of Selectmen present. Held a discussion in regard to various appropriations to be acted on at the 'Town Meeting March 15 at 7 :30 P. M. in the Newbury Elementary School. The Election Officers were apointed to serve at the annual 'Town Election to be held March 23. Voted to have the polls open at 12 A.M. and close at 8 P.M. Approved the payroll and adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen March 2 2, 1960 The Selectmen met in the Assessor' s office at 7 :30 P. M. for the purpose of organizing for the next year. Leslie Thurlow was elected Chairman and Martin H. Burns,Secretary The appoiimtments to the various appointive offices were made and John P. Salter was appointed a regular Police officer. The Selectmen held a public hearing at 8:P.V, in the 'Town Hall on the application of Thomas Fenn to build a garage on Route 1 between the property of Eben Young and John Andrewskiewicz. Mr. Fenn stated he wished to build an aluminum garage to store cars and house a repair shop. He stated the building would have a baked on dark green paint, and would be an attractive building. Eben Young and John Andrewskiewicz, the abutters, appeared and approved the plan. Mr. Clifford Cain, residing at the corner of Route 1 and Hanover St. pobjected. He stated the plan would be a detriment to the zoning laws as adopted, and would lead the way for other commercial developments. There were no further objections and the hearing closed at 8 :20 P. M. Mr. Spurling outlined his plan and stated he would conduct a respectable place, and would not have any traffic congestion as he planned ample parking space. Arnold Burns and Richard Knight appeared to speak in favor; they stated they favored competition in the trade. Mr. Small of River Front objected, as did John Story, saying that it would take trade away from local farmers. There was no further discussion and the hearing closed at 8 :t o P. M. The Selectmen then held a business meeting in their office, and approved the payroll, and made out an application for the Chap- ter 81 and 90 highway funds from the State Dept. of Public Works. The two applications were then taken up and after a brief dis- cussion they were approved, and permits were issued to the Fenn Motor Co. and Hobert Spurling. The Selectmen also approved a verbal application from Hobert Doyle of Aewburyport, to have a Drug Store on the corner of Hanover St. and Green St. , location no. ZS Green St. Secretary Board of Selectmen 46 k� 47 April 12, 19b0 Meeting at Town Hall at 8:00 P. M. Hearing at 8:00 P . m. on application of William R.Pearson to install and maintain 3 tanks for storage of gasoline,capacity 12,000 gallons,underground. Mr. Pearson appeared and outlined his project. James Russell represented Esso Standard, spoke in favor. No oppositbn. Hearing closed at 8 :20 P. M. Permit granted. -- Pole location on Pine Island Rd northeasterly from High Road to Merrimack Essex Electric Co. -- Received approval from Commission of State Public Health, approving Henry M. Short as Inspector of Slaugh- tering. -- Granted permit to United States Postal Service, to fasten large mailbox to floor on porch of Town Hall. -- The following people, residents of Plum Islar4 appeared to oppose a permit for a trailer on Lot 85 Block H. : Melvin H. Glover, LeRoy Smith, Mary B. Smith, L. J. Dorsey The Board of Selectmen issued building permits to the following applicants : Irving Sturtevant, Old Point Rd. Shingle house Henry P. Thurlow Pine Island Build a Front Piazza Malcolm and Marion Andrews Fruit St. Build addition to home Frank M. Searle, Sr. Forest St Build new house on Forest St Donald Batchelder So.Pond St Build addition to Home Walter W. Bell 275 High Rd Build addition to House The two applications of William 1r.Tard were held up pending further study of the land, by Selectmen. The application of- Mr. Murphy for a permit to place a trailer on a lot No.85 Block H Old Point Rd was denied after protest by neighbors and the fact he did not own a lot. The application of DeP aul to have a trailer onlot corner of Sunset Drive and P.I.Blvd, was denied as it was not on a separate lot. Secretary NV c_ ,,�t...-- r1 -� Board of Selectmen April 24, 1960 Meeting,Town Hall, 8 :00 P . M. Hearing on application of Thomas Fenn, Jr. for a permit to build a steel garage on the Newburyport 'Turnpike, land formerly of Charles and HarrietSmith , Building 141 Ft long, 45 Ft. wide, fireproof material, In favor,Thomas Fenn, Eben h. Young, John Andrewskiewicz,-Charles F. Small appeared on technical point of law. April 24, 8:15 P. M. Hearing on application of Richard A.Spurling to a roadside stand on High Road, building �41 by 101 . Mr. Spurling appeared and stated he wished to have this building for the sale of fruit and vegetables; Richard Knight, in favor; Arnold W. Burns,nearest abutter, in favor; Tony Athan owned property sold to Fir. Spurling, in favor of a permit. John F. Story, object. not necessary Ann Story, 11 violate zoning laws Charles F. Small " not legal Percival M. Lowell" creating a precedense,not a citizen,;might de- teriorate surrounding properties. Aaron Porter Selectmen approved and granted a permit to both applicants April 27,1960 at a special meeting. Voted to grant a permit to Protection Fire Co. No.2 to hold Carnival on the Upper Green June 169 17, 18, 1960. Voted to have police radio transferred from Leon Senior' s car to the car of John Salter. Adjourned at 10:30 P. M. Secretary„` ('{ ) �v✓ Board of Selectmen 48 49 May 10, 1960, Meeting at 8 :0o P. M. Town Clerk Joseph Rolfe appeared with Chief Eaton to draw a Juror for the Civil session of Court(Superior ) at Salem May session. Mr. Thurlow drew the name of glary Rogers, West Street, Byf ield. Granted Constant Christuk permission to build a fence on his property, to establish his line on the highway. Held a discussion with Mr. °C Mrs. Arthur DePaul in regard to re- considering his trailer permit which was denied a month previous. Mr. Thurlow decided it would be better if the Selectmen consulted the 'Town Counsel in regard to the problem. Mr.DePaul was told a decision would be rendered at the next meeting. Approved the payroll and adjourned at 10:50 P. m. Secretary �M o- "_ H, fj A_— ' Board of Selectmen May 24, 1960, Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Held a conference with Chief of Police Eaton in regard to the traffic hazard at the center of Plum Island. Chief Eaton agreed to take the matter up with the State Division of Traffic Control, in regard to the situation. Received the Chapter 90 Maintenance Contract from the State Highway Dept. in the amount of $1000. 00 as the 1960 allotment. Approved the payroll and adjourned at 9:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen June 14, 1960 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Town Hall Held hearing on application of Harold Rogers to erect a sandwich shop on Fruit Street,Byfield section. Mr. Harvey Beit represented Mr. Rogers. He stated that the building would be of wood structure, and have an asphalt shingle roof. The building will be 30 ft.from highway. He felt it would not be objectionable to surrounding prop- erties, it would be a tax advantage to the 'Town. The water has been tested by a sanitary engineer and found to be suitable for human use. Opposed: Mr. Wayne Yesair, abutter, objected on the ground it was zoned as a residential district and should be kept as such. No other objection. Bearing closed at 8 :15 N. M. A group of the Plum Island Taxpayers Association called to discuss the dance program intheir building. Mr. Terranova made an appeal in behalf of the association, and was told that we did not make the law, and that they must abide by the law. Voted to appoint Henry M. Short a special policeman for duty on pro- perty of Byrield Snuff Co. and hill Pond$. ., Approved fourteen building permits. Held up request of Haverhill Gas Co, to make extension of mains on Hanover Street. Approved payroll and adjourned at 10 :5U P. M. Secretary )-waZ�, Board of Selectmen 5® t June 28, 1960 Meeting 8 :00 P . M. `.Down Hall All members of hoard present. Granted a permit to the Protection Fire Co. No. 1 of Byfield to hold a carnival in the Martha Pearson Playground Aug. 18 thru 20th. Issued two building Termits, one for a new cottage at Plum Island, and the other for a garage on Sunset Drive at Plum Island. Approved payroll and adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen July 12, 1960 Meeting at Town Hall 8:00 P. Ff. All members of the board present. Held a conference with members of the P]Lum Island Tax Payers Associa- tion in regard to better trat't'ic regulations, and cleaning up the beach at the Island. The Selectmen voted to have courtesy notices printed and posted at all the ways leading to the seashore. The notice would request the people not to throw rubbish and beer cans and bottles along the beach; they were requested to put them in the rubbish barrels placed at intervals along the beach. It was voted to have Robert Bashaw make the frames for the posters, and to install them on rugged wooden posts at various intervalLs along tle beach. The traffic problem was left to the Chief of Police, Eston, to handle as he felt would be for the best interests of the Islanders and the general public. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10 :00 P. M. Secretary -Mc L� Board of Selectmen July 269 1960 Meeting at Town Hall 8:00 P. M. All members of the Board present. Selectman Little said the dump on Boston Street was piling up out in the road and needed to be pushed back. Chairman Thurlow telephoned Hobert Bashaw and requested that he bulldoze the rubbish back as soon as possible. Granted joint pole location to the Merrimack Essex Elec. Co. and the New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co. , to install poles on Riverview Drive and Doody St.Byfie ld . Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :30 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Aug. 9, 1960 meeting Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. Ail members of the Board present. A request from people on Parker Street was received in regard as to when the road construction would be done. Mr. Thurlow said he would contact the State 'Dept.of Public Works in Danvers for information on the work. There were three requests for building permits, one on Mapleview Ave. and one on Johnsons Lane and/Hickory Lane,Byfield . All three were new., 1 one on for : ous es and were granted as they complied with the zoning regulations. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 52 3 Aug. -:�j, 1960 Meeting at Town Hsll 8 :00 P. M. All members present. A very quiet evening. No one appeared for any grievance or request. The payroll was approved and the Selectmen held a social half hour discussing various town problems and ideas. Adjourned at 9:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Sept.13, 1960. Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. All members of the Board present . The Selectmen held a conference with hobert Bashaw in regard to graveling Fruit St and repairing the Downfall Road, in Byfield. Mr. Bashaw stated he could do the two jobs for the money app ro- priated, and tle Selectmen awarded him the contracts. No ether local contractor was interested. Approved payroll and adjourned at 9:30 P. M. S e cze t o ry H , )a'­� Board of 6ele ctmen Sept. 27, 1960 Meeting, Town Hall, 8:00 P. M. All members of the Board present. Received four applications or building permits, two in Precinct 1, and one on Middle Road and one on Main Street, Byfield . Received notice from State Dept.of Public works that the plans and specificationsfor Parker St, were being drawn up and would be avail- able in about a month. The Selectmen voted to have JFrank 1%, Searle, Jr. repair the partitions in the toilets at the Byfield 'Town Hall. The Selectmen received a visit from Joseph Maskiewicz of Scotland Road in regard to his well which was taken by the 'Town for the road widen- ing. He stated he did not want to have a pipe laid under the road to this well, as it belonged to the 'Town, and if the road was ever widen- ed he would have no water supply at all. The Selectmen advised him they would investigateX the various methods of securing a well, and talk with him later. There was no further business, and the payrolls were approved at the meeting . Adjourned at 10:15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Oct.11, 1960, Meeting at Town Hall, 8:00 P. M. There were only two members of the Board present as Mr. Thurlow was on a vacation. The meeting; was short as no one appeared with any problems or com- plaints. The payrolls were approved and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. Secretary �y,_'14,- Board of Selectmen 54 feY� 55 Oct. 25, 1960 Meeting at 'Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. All members present. The Selectmen voted to hire a well drilling outfit to put in a well for Joseph Maskiewiez, Scotland Road, to replace the one taken by the 'Town in the road widening. The Selectmen drew up a request for the Finance Committee to allow the fund for this well drilling cost to be transferred from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen' s Expenses. The payrolls were approved and the meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Q T ► J�3 Board of Selectmen Nov. 8, 1960 Meeting at Town Hall 8:00 P . M. All members of the Board present. The Selectmen received a request from District State Engineer Williams to meet with an engineer from his department Nov. 9 at 10 A.M. to help locate the catch basins on Parker Street. An arrangement was made with the Newburyport Water Co. to send a man to Newbury with a geiger counter to help in the project. Selectman Burns and Thurlow agreed to be present at 10 A.M. ivovember 9, to assist in the project. Several building applications were gone over, and approved, and the Selectmen granted five permits. The Selectmen voted to hold their next meeting Monday Nov.21,1960 so the payroll could be processed early and people have their pay for Thanksgiving. Approved payrolls and adjourned at 10 P. M. Secretary yvt H / Board of Selectmen Nov. 21, 1960, Monday, meeting 'Town Hall 8:00 P. M. #25 High Road A large number of citizens appeared before the Board in regard to amending the zoning laws. The Selectmen held an interview with 70 people present and the following action transpired: Kenneth Reynolds- Motion that hearing be held in 21 days to amend the zoning ordinance. Thomas Joyce- Motion to appoint a committee to bring in an amend- ment to the by-laws. 68 in favor, opposed none. William Planteasked if anyone had contacted the Selectmen in regard to the housing development. Mr. Thurlow said a man named Caplan had contacted him and stated that they were purchasing the Lacey property, and Whitney and Pearson property on Orchard Street for a housing development. The Selectmen have no further information in regard to their plan. Richard Welsh stated that he felt that the adoption of zoning was a direct invitation for developers to come to a town. He stated that what was good for the townspeople was also good for the developers. The Selectmen appointed by request the following committee: Edgar Dunning,Elliot P. Knight , Henry Wallace, Leslie Atkinson,and Roderick Shea, to study and bring in amendment to the present by-laws on zoning. Approved payroll and adjourned at 11:15 P. M. Secretary �� �, )Z4_� Board of Selectmen 56 4y„u� 7 Nov. 22, 1960 Received recommendation from the committee appointed to amend the zoning regulations, that the size of a building lot be increased from 1%2Acre with 100 Ft. frontage to a 1 Acre lot with 200 Ft.frontage. The Selectmen had copies of the regulations typed up and caused a copy to be advertised in the lewburyport News for a hearing on Dec. 20, 1960. The first ad- vertisement was published Nov.25,1960 and the second advertisement was published Nov. 30 1960. Hearing to be held in the Newbury Elementary School at 6 P. M. Dec. 20, 1960. Secretary Yvu,�7, � H- /� 11� Board of Selectmen Dec. 7, 1960 fleeting of Selectmen at Town Hall to draw up a Warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held following the public hearing on the zoning by-law change in the Newbury Elementary School Dec. 20,1960. Article 1. To see if the 'Town will vote to establish a planning board of five members uner the provisions of Section 81A of Chapter 41 General Laws with all the powers and duties thereof and to provide that the Selectmen serve as members of the planning board until the next annual 'Town fleeting, and to provide that at the next annual Town fleeting 5 members shall be appointed by the Moderator or bythe Selectmen, one for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of five years, and thereafter in accordance with the provisions of statute or take any other action in relation thereto. The Warrant was given to Prescott W. Eston, Constable, and was pub- lished in the Newburyport News Dec. 9, 1960. No other business was taken up at this meeting. Secretary Iw a Board of Selectm4n Dec. 209 1960 The Selectmen held a meeting in the Newbury Elementary School for a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the zoning by-law. Chairman Thurlow called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. He explained the reason for the hearing, and after reading the proposed change in the by-law, the meeting was turned over to the Zoning Committee. Mr. Dunning acting as chairman, explained they were increasing the lot from 112 Acre to ]_ Acre and the frontage from 100 Ft to 20u Ft. 'There were no questions or discussion and a showing of hands called for by the Chairman showed 75% of those present approving the change. Chairman Thurlow called for a recess of 10 minutes after which a Special 'Town fleeting was held in regard to seeing if the Town would vote to establish a planning board. The Town so voted for the establishment of such a board, and as no other business was called for, the meeting adjourned. The Selectmen met in the Library of the school and drew up a warrant for a special 'Town Meeting, immediately following the meeting. The special meeting to be held Dec.29,1960, 8 PM, in the Elementary School consisting of three articles, Transfer funds, vote of zoning by-law change, and how t o appoint planning board. Secretary Board of Selectmen 58 59 Dec. 29, 1960, 8 P.M. Held a special Town Meeting in the Newbury elementary School, to act on three articles. Article No.l To see if the 'Town would vote to transfer from unexpended balances, the sum of $7,78d.92 to other accounts which were overdrawn. Artie 1t3 ido.2 The zoning by-law amendment to increase the size of a building lot from 1/2 Acre with 100 Ft.frontage to a 1 Acre lot with 200 Ft.frontage, was voted on by paper ballot. The result was 174 voting YES and 51 voting NO. There was more than a two-thirds majority and the motion was declared. carried. Article No.j 'To see if the Town will vote whether #.3� members of the planning board be appointed or elected by official ballot at the next Annual 'Town Meeting, 1 for l year, 1 for 2 years, 1 for 3 years. 1 for 4 ,years, 1 for 5 years; or take any other action relative thereto. Secretary l f l� Board of Selectmen 60 6 January 3, 1961 Hearing at Elementary School at 8 :00 P. M. on rules and regula- tions,drawn up by the Selectmen acting as a Planning Board. The principal discussion was on width of streets, paving material used and type of sidewalk to behzilt. There were about 100 voters present, and various opinions were offered to improve the plans. None were of significant value to warrantany change in the plans as drawn. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. , after many discussions and various opinions from three lawyers including the Town Counsel. Secretary ),VL 14 - 13 Board of Selectmen January 10, 1961 Meeting 8 :00 P. M. Tcw n Hall Mr. Rolfe, Town Clerk, appeared with the notice to draw a juror for civil session of Superior Court Feb. 6, 1961. Mr. Little drew the name of Albert Rock. Leonard Noel appeared before the board and asked where he stood in regard to his layout of a housing development on Johnson Road in Byf'ield. The Selectmen informed him they would have to consult Town Counsel beforet hey could answer his question. Issued a building permit to Keith P. Walton to build a new house at 72 Hanover Street. Held up the applications for two permits to build, for further information. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 10 :30 P. M. Secretary )-o- Board of Selectmen January 24, 1961 Meeting 8:00 P. M. Town Hall Met with the Finance Committee to go over the appropriations for the year 1961, before the business meeting. Business meeting held following; all Selectmen present. Mr.Thurlow drew the name of Henry J. Becker, Jr. for jury duty at civil session of Superior Court at Salem lurch 6. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary moo"„ Board of Selectmen 62 a.: C 3 January 27, 1961 Held a hearing on complaint of illegal sale of liquor to a minor. Mary C. and Harry Tait, doing business as Town and Country store, charged with having an employee Mustafa Trod selling liquor to 20 year old Paul Bonin. Paul Bonin testified he purchased two pints of wine Dec. 30, 1960 from Mr. Trod. He stated he was not asked his age. State Trooper told of summoning both Bonin and Trod into court, and Bonin was fined $50. for selling one of the pints of wine to a 17 year old boy. Mr. Trod was fined 475. for selling to a minor. The Board of Selectmen, acting as Liquor Commissions, voted to suspend the liquor license issued to Mary C. and Harry Tait, for a period of six days, beginning January 30,1961 to February 4, 1961. Secretary Board of Selectmen February 14, 1961 Meeting 8:00 P. M. Town Hall. All members present. William B. Johnston, 47 Main Street appointed to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee. Voted to grant the Heart Fund permission to use the 'Town Hall February 26 for a financial drive, by request of Samuel Traister. Voted to increase Workingmen' s compensation to include firemen and Approved Payroll. Adjourned policemen., at 9:45 P. M. Secretary y �La- -- 1-1 - �3 '^•"`^� Board of Selectmen February 28, 1961 Meeting 8 :00 P. Ft. Town Hall All members present. Held a meeting with the Finance Committee to go over the articles filed with the Town Clerk for the Annual `town Meeting. The regular business meeting was held following, and the first business was a hearing held on application of June Robinson to operate a beauty salon at her home on Rolfe' s Lane. There was no ooposition and the license was approved, and the Town Clerk notified. Approved the payroll. Adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 64 �trae� 65 March 9, 1961 Hearing at 8 :00 P. M. Elementary School, on changing the present zoning by-law from 1/2 acre with 100 ft.frontage to 1 acre with 200 ft. frontage. This hearing was advertised Feb. 13 and 20, 1961 in the Newbury- port News. About 150 voters present. Mr. 'Thurlow read the new by-law, and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor. Mr. Clark was recog- nized and talked for a few minutes about amending some other section of the by-law. Mr. Plante rose and stated this is only a stop-gap. Mr. Pottle rose and said we can stop Caplin. No one sought the floor in opposition, and the hearing closed after about fifteen minutes. The Selectmen are wondering just how they can write up a report in regard to this hearing, as no one seemed to give any authentic statements in its favor, and no one was opposed. Secretary yy�_c,�,_ R- - Board of Selectmen March 10, 1961 Special meeting at 4:30 P. Fl. with 'Town Clerk Joseph D. Rolfe to draw a juror for civil duty of superior court at Salem April 6. Mr. Little drew the name of Henry E. Webb, Jr. 204 High Rd. The Selectmen then signed the warrant for a special Town Meeting to be held following the regular Town Meeting at 9:30 P. M. March 21, for the purpose of acting on a change in the zoning by-law from 1/2 acre with 100 ft.frontage to 1 acre with 200 ft. frontage. Secretary ,�, � Board of Selectmen March 14, 1961 Meeting 8:00 P. M. `.Town Hall Held a hearing on application of Muriel C. Lima, Orchard Street, to operate a. gift shop in one room of her home. Appearing in favor wasMuriel C. Lima, Mr. & Mrs. John Morris and John Karahalis, neighbors, and Leonard C.Noel an abutter. There was no objection and the permit was granted. The Selectmen held a business meeting following the hearing at which time the Election Officers for the annual 'Town Election March 25 were appointed. A conference was held with two men representing Adventure Land, in regard to receiving a beer and wine license. They were told to file an application, and a public hearing would be held. Two building permits were approved. Approved payroll. Adjourned at 1u:45 P. M. Secretary �ti�� ,,, �-j � ✓ Board or Selectmen 66 } TOWN OF NEWBURY Office of G` �pSACuCoti �Q1 SELECTMEN AND BOARD OF HEALTH NEWBURY, MASS. PARKCA RIVER. ZC0V�b (0\� RATED Report of the PlaNdAS Boay4 °own of X* tb'7 Annual 'town Meeting, March 21, 1961 Is $4rd to the proper storing iSMugQ advertised ftb. 13 00d F*be 200 1961, calling for a hearing; to be hsld farcb 9, 1961, to discuss the sdVantet o Of e0s &are with a 200 fte frontage versus one-half aaro with a 100 f t, fr=tap s k as the minimum Miss house late r11he type and rate of nth in any district is very itepe rtant to the future eat our Town, and as the Planning Board, it is our belief that the entire Town sbould be zoned equally, We now have what we believe to be an adequate seat of Planning Board rules and eKgalations to c ontrol the development of our gown, After careful consideration ofr the facts, we the Plae rift Board feel nothing beneficial will be derived by changing our present Zoning By"'La"e Therefore, we recommend the proposed change is unneoo* , Planner $06VA, eft Town of Newbury 1.7 April 3, 1961 Meeting of Selectmen at 8 :00 P. M. to appoint a Harbor Master and discuss the boating problem for the coming season. Motion by Selectman Richard Knight to appoint Prescott W. Eaton es Harbor Master. Seconded by Selectman Martin H. Burns. The vote was unanimous. The Board then appointed George Hilton as an assistant to control the Plum Island Basin and part of the Plum Island River. Percival M. Lowell was appointed to serve as an assistant at Parker River and the lower section of Plum Island River. John Thistlewood and Thomas Rogers were appointed Clam Constables for control of the local clam flats. Meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen April 11, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Board of,Selectmen held a public hearing on the application of Theodore R. Ogden of 40 Beacon St.Marblehead for a beer and wine license-at fdventure Land on Scotland Rd. There was oppo- sition to the license from residents in the neighborhood, and after a lengthy discussion the Selectmen refused to grant the license. The Board voted to renew the beer and wine license for the Old Newbury Golf Club. Building permits were granted to Harold Rogers , Jr. for a house on Fruit St. and. to Verne Noyes for an addition to his house on Green St. The Board voted to appoint Alan Adams, Cottage Rd. to serve as Assistant Harbor Master in place of Percival M. Lowell, who de- clined to serve as an Assistant. The Selectmen approved the payroll and adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Secretary YKa't ti t- Board of Selectmen Meeting at Town Hall 10:30 A. M. Saturday April 14, 1961. Voted to appoint Albert G. Wallace, 9 Lunt St. as Inspector of gas piping and gas appliances in buildings. Voted to appoint Alan Adams, 21 Cottage Rd. assistant harbor- master for Parker River and connecting waterways . 'Perms of planning board appeals to be: Arthur Cunningham 3 years Arthur Bulgaris 2 years Edward Kelly year Secretary Board of Selectmen GS 1 1 1 6 April 25, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. No new Business. Approved the payroll. Adjourned at 9 :00 P. M. Secretary 14 Board of Selectmen May 90 1961 The Board of Selectmen met at the Town Hall at 8 :00 P. M. Town Clerk Joseph Rolfe, and 2rescott Eaton appeared with a notice .from the Clerk of the Courts to draw a Juror for a civil session of the court at Salem,June 5, 1961. The name of Kathryn C. Murray, 33 Central St. was drawn by Richard H. Knight . The Board of Selectmen set up the following fees for building per- mits, to be effective May 13, 1961. Five dollars ($5.00) for a building, to be used as a dwelling with breezeway and garage. Two dollars ($2. 00 ) for a building as a garage or storehouse. Two dollars ($2. 00 ) for an addition to a house or any other building. Thirteen applications for building permits were acted upon, and all met the zoning regulations, so the permits were granted. Approved the payroll. Adjourned at 10:15 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen May 23, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. Theftzll board was ia- esent and a discussion was held in regard to meeting with the State Engineers to speed up the Chapter 90 Construction of Parker Street. Chairman Thurlow stated he would telephone the Danvers office and consult Harold McWilliams, the district engineer. The board decided to consult a n/ engineer in regard to drawing up plans and specifications for the bridge on Newman Road. The payroll was approved and the meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P . M. Secretary Vv- Board of Selectmen 70 71 June 13 , 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Board of Selectmen held a discussion about lifeguards at Plum Island , with Chief of Police Eaton. It was decided that Chief Eaton be the supervisor of a group consisting of five members to be named later. Harold Dushame was reappointed to serve as Town Forrester for another year. Three building permits were granted, two in Byfield and one at Plum Island. Approved payroll and adjourned at 10:30 P. M. Secretary - Board of Selectmen June 27, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Plum Island Mother' s Club requested permission to hold a tag day July 30, 1961 for the benefit of the Plum Island Fire Company. The Selectmen granted the permit. Mr. Agrillo, a gentleman who operates the parking lot on the lower end of Southern Boulevard, appeared before the board, and complained that the general oublic was driving their automobiles over his pro- perty at all angles, and he requested that the Selectmen take action to stop this procedure. He was informed that it was his own respon- sibility, and he should fence in the parking lot if he wished the pro- cedure to stop. A group of citizens from Riverview Drive appeared, and requested that Slow signs be put up on their street. They were told the Selectmen would look into the matter and take some action. Approved payroll and adjourned at 10 :00 P. M. Secretary YVV c,� Board of Selectmen July 11, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The meeting was very short, with no complaints, nor any requests for permits. Chief of Police Eaton appeared and stated that the lifeguards were doing a good job, and keeping the beach clean. The Board received notice from the 'District Engineer of Public ?horks, that the Parker Street construction would be started immediately. Approved payroll and adjourned at 9:00 P. M. Secretary Y L e_,_ , — Board of ;selectmen 72 July 25, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8:00 P. M. The Board of Selectmen opened the bids for the construction of the bridge at Newman Road: T. F. McCarthy Beverly, Mass. Bid $15,784.30 James F. Rendle Chelsea,Mass. " $15, 975.00 George Byrne Co. Inc. Boston, Mass. '4 $26,500.00 The Board awarded t1a contract to the James F. Rendle Co. A notice was received from the State Dept. of Public 1%)'orks that a meeting at the Court House in Salem would be held Sept. 12.th, 10 :30 A. M. with the Town to apply for 1962 Chapter 90 and 81 monies. The Board decided to request $10,000. for Chapter 90 and $1,000.for Chapter 90 Maintenance, and Al2,750.f or Chapter 81. -Chairman Thurlow to attend and make the request. Received notice of the following hearing, Tues. Sept. 12. 10:30 A.M. at Court House, Salem, onlavout of Plum Island Turnpike-Ch.ap.90 P.I.Road $10,000. 000, County aZ4, J$1,000.Chap.90 Maintenance. Granted permit to Haverhill-fl-as Coto extend gas main on Withington St. to connect with Reilly Ave. in 4e`wburyport. The Selectmen, acting as the Board of Health, held a conference with Mr. !ailkie and Mr. E. Dunning, to discuss their plan in regard to sewer- age disposal at their subdivision on the Ambrose property; and checked the percolation test taken by the Gov.Dummer engineer; after a short discussion the plan was approved. Two building permits granted : Richard D.MaeBurnie, 6 Withinpton Street and Hatt Construction Co. Inc. Salem, N. H. Approved the payroll and adjourned at 10:15 P. M. Secretary /3 Board of Selectmen August 8, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8:00 P. M. Held a public hearing on application of Richard S. Capalupo for a per- mit tosell fishing tackle and accessories, also bait on Plum Island Blvd at Plum Bush Downs. Mr. Capalupo appeared and stated what he planned to do. There was no opposition and the 'Selectinen voted to grant the permit. A request for a permit to use the Green for a public auction Saturday, sept.23rd, was received from the Couples Club of the First Church of Newbury. The Selectmen voted to grant the permit. Applications for two building permits were received. A permit to build a new home on Main Street was granted to U'illiam C. McClellan, and a permit to build an addition to a house was granted to E.R.Noyes, 88 Green Street. The payroll was approved and the meeting adjourned at 10 :00 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen �� �� .. �� fig` 15 August 22, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. All members present. Received a complaint of Boston Street dump being an obstruction to the highway. Voted to have Chairman Thurlow hire R. Bashaw to bulldoze the dump back. Held a discussion on drawing up specifications for the Withington Street and Orchard Street drainage, as voted at Town Meeting. Mr. Thurlow said hew ould check cost of catch basin savers- a?nd pipe which the Town would furnish. Approved the payroll and adjourned at 9 :30 P. M. Secretary )'NA-- C' - - Board of Selectmen Sept. 12, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. Received a request from the School Superintendent to appoint Arthur R. Faton as a special police officer for duty on the Byfield school grounds and adjacent highways. Motion of Selectman Knight that he be appointed as such. The vote was unanimous for Arthur R. Eaton to be special officer for the above named duty. Town Clerk Joseph Rolfe appeared accompanied by Chief of Police Eaton, with a warrant to draw a juror for a civil session of the Superior court at Salem in October. Mr. Thurlow drew the name df Lewis Furlong, 147 High Road. The Selectmen received approval from the State Dept.of Public Works to have the Hanover Street Bridge be included in the 1960-61 Chapter 90 highway program. Four building applications were received, and all complied with the zoning regulations, and the permits were issued. Approved the payroll and adjourned at 10 :15 P. M. Secretary Board of selectmen Sept. 26, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Selectmen voted to advertise for bids for the drainage projects on Withington St. and Orchard St. as voted at the annual Town Meeting. The specifications could be obtained at the Town Hall for all interes- ted in bidding, the bids to be in by 5:00 P.M. Oct.9,1961. The payroll was approved and the meeting adjourned at 9 :15 P.M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 76 iYiitlAd 8dt[tt f� 77 Oct. 10, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8:00 P. M. Town Clerk Joseph Rolfe and Chief Eaton appeared with a warrant to draw a juror forthe civil session of the supreme court at Salem, Nov.6,1961. Selectman Knight drew the name of William E. Latham, Hay Street. There were six bidders on the Withington St. and Orchard St.drainage projects . Bids were as follows : Gene Palumbo : Orchard St (Plan A 1938.00 (Plan B 111_91.00 Withington St 1395.00 John Hartnett : Orchard St (Plan A 1323.00 (Plan B 988.00 Withington St 790.00 Tom Watkins, Amesbury: Orchard St (Plan A 1440. 00 (Plan B 1015. 00 Withington St 839.78 Robert Bashaw : Orchard St (Plan A 1307.60 (Plan B 1067.80 Withington Ft 720 .00 Atlantic Construction- one bid for all $4550.00 Henry Keefe : Orchard St (Plan A 1861.75 (Plan B 1515.75 Withington St 1113.76 The bills were carefully scrutinized and totalled, and after care- ful study it was voted by the full Board to grant the job to Robert Bashaw, as he was thelowest bidder on the total project. Apprived the payroll and adjourned at 10 :15 P.M. Secretary )M.c Boaed of Selectmen 78 Q �xe ��J 79 Oct. 24, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Board of Selectmen received two bids for welding and reinforcing the Hanover St . bridge, as specified by the Dept. of Pl?')1ic Works. Thomas McGlew Co. -Newburyport- Bid $1125.00 James McCormack- -Ipswich Bid 1304.00 The Selectmen awarded the contract to Thomas McGlew Welding Co. Nbpt. It was voted to call for bids for the creosoted lumber as specified by the State Dept. of Public Works , and have the local highway sirveyor build the deck. One building application was acted on favorably, and the permit granted. The payroll was approved and the meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P. M. Secretary N-Y-�_ . -u J3 Board of Selectmen Nov . 11_�, 1961 Meeting at Town Mall The Selectmen received notice from the County Commissioners that we would have to file a petition with them to receive our county share of the Hanover St. bridge Chapter 90 Allotment. The petition was filled out and sent with. a $5.00 check to the Clerk of Courts, Philip Hennessey, Court House, Salem. The Selectmen also filed notice of entry on land taken by the reloca- tion of the Plum Island road, by the County Engineers, with the Essex County Engineer at Court House, Salem. Four building applications were received, and all complied with the zoning regulations, and permits were granted. Payroll apprord and meeting adjourned at 9 :40 P. M. Secretary - Board of Selectmen Nov. 28, 1961 Meeting Town Hall 8:00 P.M. Mr. Ernest Walton appeared before the Board, accompanied by Eugene Joubert of Amesbury, to request a permit to establish a Barber Shop in the Walton Building on Hanover Street. The Selectmen voted the request for the permit subject to State Barber Commission approval. The following liquor applications were received and approved, as they were all for renewals - Beachcomber Restaurant , Ine.Susan Villane,Mgr. Freds Package Store, Fred Zarella,Proprietor. Hayden S. Collins Mary & Harry Tait,Town & Country_ Store Arthur Bulgari s Vayside Motel of Byfield, Inc. xxxXxxXxxx Corner Cupboard, Inc. Albert Bateman, Manager-All alcoholic Package Store Guilford' s Package Store, Inc. ,Roberta Guilford,Mge.All -- See over--- The payroll was approved and meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M. Secretary Y [3 Board of Selectmen 8® s ++1 i j.oy Liquor Licenses for- 1962 F -All Alcoholic Beverages, Package Goods Stores, VO uilfordis Package Store , Inc. Roberta B. Guilford, Manager, ►The Corner Cupboard, Inc. Albert J. Bateman, Manager, Tines and J�Aal t Beverages Package Goods Stores . ,rthur Bulgaris , D/B/A Art' s Package Store , iayden S. Collins , Frederick J. 7arella, D/B/A Fred' s Package Store, Mary and. Harry E. Tait, Jr. D/B/A Town and Country Store , Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Leverages , Beacheomtber Restaurant, Inc. Susan Bvi. Villane , Manager, V!ayside Motel of P,yfield, Inc. Dominic Menesale , Ptanager, �p 81 Nov. 30, 1961 Meeting Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Selectmen held a hearing on application of Gene T. Palumbo for a permit to construct a cement block building for the storage of General contracting equipment and for the sale of consturction equipment on Hanover Street. Mr. Palumbo appeared in his own behalf and stated his case. There was no objection and a permit was granted for an industrial building in an agriculture zone. The v ote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 0 :30 P. M. Secretary �02at, - Board of Selectmen Dec. 12, 1961 Meeting Town Hall 8:00 P. M. The Selectmen met, with Mr. Leslie Thurlow absent due to illness. The Board received application from the Hatt Construction for three building permits. They were for lots 5 and 17 Greentree Lane, and Lot 37A Coleman Rd. The permits were granted as they conformed to the zoning regulations. Town Clerk Joseph Rolfe accompanied by Officer V.Talter Mills,appeared with a warrant from the Clerk of the Superior Court, t o draw a juror for the criminal session at Salem Jan. 8, 1962. Mr. Knight drew the name of Charles G. Elwell. The Selectmen signed the liquor licenses as approved by the State Alcoholic Commission. These licenses were turned over to Town Treasurer Doris Young to be given out upon receiv- ing payment from the license holder on Dee.31, 1961. The payroll was signed and the meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M. Secretary J4 13 Board of Selectmen Dec.21 ,1.961 Special meeting of Selectmen at 10 :00 A.M. to appoint a Chief of Police to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Prescott W. Eaton. The Board voted unanimous- ly to appoint Richard Rogers to be Chief of Police until next annual Town Meeting. Adjourned at 10 :45 A.M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Dec . 26, 1961 Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. A short business discussion was held for fifteen minutes,and then at 8 :15 a public hearing, was held on the application of Albert G.Wallace for permit to build a building at 7 Lunt St.20x35 Ft.for storage of plumbing supplies and for the sale of pets. Mr. Wallace appeared in his own behalf and stated his case. There was no opposition and he was informed the permit would be granted in 10 days provided no one objected to the zoning appeals board.The hearing closed at 8 :18 P.M. ' ANOTHER public hearing was held at 8:20 P.M. on application of Edward A. and Dorothy Brown to use a building on Middle Rd for the sale of arts and crafts. Mr.Brown appeared in behalf of himself and wife and set forth his request. There wasno opposition and he was told the permit would be granted in 10 days provided nobody objected to the zoning board of appeals. The payroll was approved and the meeting adjourned at 9 :15 P .M. Secretary Board of Selectmen 82 Dec . 12, 1961 Signed by Selectmen C� Liquor L-; censes for 1962 i All Alcoholic -Beverages, Package Goods Stores: �uilford' s Package Store , Inc . Roberta B. Guilford, Mgr. The Corner Cupboard, Inc . Albert J. Bateman, Mgr. Wines and Malt Beverages , Package Goods Stores : Arthur Bulgaris , D/B/A Art ' s Package Store Hayden S. Collins r'rederick J. Zarella, D/B/A Fred' s PackageStore Mary and Harry H. Tait , Jr. D/B/A Town and Country Store Common Victualler, All Alcoholic Beverages : Beachcomber Restaurant , Inc . Susan M. Villane, Mgr. Wayside Motel of Byfield, Inc . Dominic Henesale , Mgr. 83 Dec. 29, 1961 The Board of Selectmen held a special Town Meeting at 8:00 P. M. in the Town Hall, to transfer funds from available funds to accounts which were overdrawn. A quorum was declared in attendance at 8 :15 and the meeting was underway. The Town Clerk read the warrant, and a motion by Mr. Thurlow was made and seconded. The various amounts were transferred from unexpended balances,to the following accounts which were overdrawn. Assessors Expense $100.00 Police 90.00 Town Hall Maintenance375.00 Fire Protection 400.00 Dumps 185.25 Snow Removal 5500. 00 Truck Maintenance 250. 00 The vote was unanimous and the meeting adjourned at 8 :25 P. M. Secretary �``Y`L e-,,,t,- )-(- )3 --1-1� - Board of Selectmen 84 85 Jan. 9, 1962 Meeting 'Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Selectmen received a number of licenses from the 'Town Clerk for renewal. The �3oard approved and signed ail licenses and re- turned them to the 'own Clerk for distribution. The payroll was examined and signed by all members of the Board. The Selectmen voted to hold a special meeting on 'Thursday, Jan.11, at 8 :00 P.M. in tnt-, mown Hail,with the planning board and repre- sentatives of the Hatt Construction Co. in regard to building per- mits and the layout of Academy Park. No further business.'Phe meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Jan. 11, 1962 Meeting Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. Meeting with Planning Board,Town Counsel, Janes Waldron Attorney for Hatt Construction Co. and Co1. C.II.Morse of Ch.H.Morse and Son Engi- neering Co. in regard to plans of Academy Park. Chapter 41 Sect 81 L. on lots 5 and 17 on which Selectmen issued permits. f Mr. Connelly ruled that�the Planning Board would pass a vote that Greentree Lane was suitable f or the traffic and c onvenience of the people t here, the problem would be solved.. The Planning Board agreed to inspect the street before taking any action; this was agreeable to all parties concerned. Selectmen will not issue any more permits until they know who is res- ponsible for the ownership and be responsible for the roads and whether there will be suitable -turn around traffic. Meetin€ adjourned at 9:25 P . M. Secretary Board of Selectmen Jan. 18.. 1962 Meeting, Special, at 10 :30 A. 1,4. The Selectmen met with Alfred Walker of Longbrook in regard to putting a restraint on the Hatt Construction Co. in Academy "ark. The Selectmen informed Mr. lValker t}at the matter of building and the plans of the Park were being studied by t he Manning Board, w ho in t urn would inform the Selectmen of their decision. The Selectmen stated no more permits to build would be issued. The Selectmen voted to accept the resignation of Ieleen C. Galvin from the Board of Registrars. Selectman Martin H. Burns submitted the name of Nina E. Colby; was unanimous. The Selectmen acting as Alcoholic Licensing Board, voted to transfer the wine and malt beverage license at the country store in Byfield from Tait to Young. No other business. Meeting adjourned at 11 :45 A.M. Secretary Board of Selectmen _p_ 86 87 Jan. 21 1962 Meeting gown Hall 8 :00 P. M. I'he first order of business was a meeting with the Board of Fire Engi- neers, to discuss the purchasing of new radio equipment for the two Fire departments,Protection 1 and Protection 2. The estimated cost would be $6679.00, and the Selectmen agreed that an article should be put in the warrant for the Annual Town ivleeting for the voters approval. Three building peffits were issued, and the payrolls were approved. Meeting adjourned at 10 :00 P. i\/I. Secretary Board of Selectmen Feb. 13, 1962 Meeting Town Hall 8 :00 P. i,I. The first order of business was the approval of payrolls, to allow the Auditor to leave for home. The Selectmen went into the main hall where the Finance Committee had assembled for a meeting, to discuss the recommendati-ons of Expenditures for t he coming year. The Selectmen' s budget was taken up item by item and efter a lengthy discussion the Finance Committee approved all items as submitted. A meeting at a later date to go over the articles in the warrant was set for "i'hursday March 1, 1962. Meeting; adjourned at 10 :30 P. M. Secretary Board of selectmen Feb. 27 , 1962 Meeting Town Ball 8 :00 P. M. The payroll was approved and signed. The Selectmen held a discussion of the various articles which were submitted for the 'Town V!arrant,for the annual meeting March 2 0, 1962. The Selectmen notified W.Mal color Lunt, Chairman of Finance Committee, that the meeting 111arch 1 would be at 7 :30 P. M. to discuss the warrant and the articles as submitted. No other business. Meeting adjourned at 9 :15 P . M. Secretary Board of Selectmen /// Mar. 1, 1962 Meeting Town Hall 7 :30 P, 14. Board of Selectmen met with Finance Committee to d iscuss the budget; all members were present. Adjourned at 10:00 P. iq. Secretary Board of Selectmen Mar. 13, 1962 Meetings Town Hall 8 :00 P. M. The Selectmen held a conference with 'Town Clerk Joseph tiolfe, to discuss the appointment of Election Officers fbri the Annual Town Meeting. The warrant for the annual meeting was signed and returned to the Town Clerk, to be posted in both precincts by a constable. The payroll was approved and signed. Meeting adjourned at 9 :3u P. M. Secretary Board of Selectmen .� SS 89 Selectmen' s ivTeeting I4larch 27, 1962 . The Selectmen met at 8:00 P.K. with all members present . 14artin H. Burns was elected chairman and Richard H. Knight secretary. Alice ';ood, High tioad, was drawn to serve on the jury. The Gift and Antique license of Inalcolm 17ood was renewed. James A.Aogers was appointed a special police officer for Woodbridge School and adjacent highway. William Harlow, 15 Central St . requested a hearing for a 2nd class Used Car license . ( Request withdrawn Iu`iarch 30. ) Permits were granted to the following: Gilbert 'hilliams to build a porch on his house, Cottage Rd. Edward Avery to build an addition to his house, Pine Island. J. Clifford Ronan to move a garage to his property at his residence on Scotland road. Permission was granted to the Hatt Construction Co . to install a water main on the north side of School and Elm St . under the supervision of Supt . , Byfield ,dater Co. and the water company will assume ownership and responsibility of the same . I:r. Alfred ':halker appeared before the board and reported a highway condition that he considers dangerous in the vicinity of the intersection of }elm, School and Colman Road and discussion followed . Richard Rogers stated that he will continue as Chief of Police until such time as appointments are made . Chapter 81 and 90 highway allocations of money were approved by the selectmen. Three persons were named by the Selectmen to represent the town on the Distressed Area Redevelopment Committee for receiving Govornment funds as a distressed area. They are Dr. Royce Noble, Alexander Clark, and George Hilton. (Elliot Knight if needed. ) Sec . Selectmen' s IVieeting April 3, 1962 . Ivieeting opened at 8:00 P.M . with all three members present . Dr. Royce Noble, i�lexand-:,r Clark, and George Hilton accepted the appoint- ments made march 27, 1962 to the distressed area committee . James Patten Jr. age 16, applied for life guard duty. He stated that he has had no experience and has not had the approved Red Cross first aid course . Applications for building permits were granted to Keith P. <'ialton for a two-family house at 72 Hanover St . To Francis Goodman for addition to a lunch stand at the -airport on Plum Island Blvd. To 'Alexander 1 . and Jane L . Clark, 26 Green St . to build a porch on their home at that address . A complaint was received from Nicholas Ivone, Central St . on offensive odor coming from the mink farm of Carroll L. Rogers . Plans were submitted for sewerage and drainage disposal for Route 95 D'lotel at Pearson property, Central St . A letter has been sent to 14acGregor and. MlacGregor Att . at Law, Haverhill, Mass . stating the Selectmen definitely would not grant ( Cont . ) 90 91 permission on five lots at Academy Park previously applied for, u.itil plans were submitted by them to the planning board. The letter was written and signed by I�-iartin Burns, Chairman of the board. The following persons were appointed to town offices ; Registrar of Voters rben Young Supt . of Ivioth '.,7ork Frank J. Burns Dog Officer Henry Short Cattle, Beef, and Slaughtering Insp. Henry Short Milk Inspector Henry Short Sealer of ,!eights & Measures Lucy M. Plumer Janitor, Town Hall, Oldtown Winthrop L. Little Janitor, Town Hall, Byfield `- allace O . Pearson Finance Committee, 3 years James Lowe Finance Committee ., 3 years George iI. MacKenzie Supt . of burial Grounds Hallet 4 . Noyes Agent of 7.7orkingmen' s Compensation Martin Burns Agent of Veterans ' Services Barney Carmenker Fence Viewers Robert Colby, Nicholas bulEaris, Leonard Ilsley, Malcolm i`yood, Samuel Traister, Joseph Story Field Driver & Pound Keeper Fred F. Jackman Surveyors of Lumber & Measures of 'Hood & Bark, Cedric Little, Ralph C. Brown, Arthur S. Page, Jr., C . Edward 7hitley `,eighers of Hay & Other Commodities Albert J. Goldberg, Newell Adams Agent of 13oard of health Richard R. ilogers Chief of Police Richard A. ilogers Police Officers, Charles 1.-7. "Foods, John 1. Rolfe, Malcolm R. Andrews, John Salter, Walter W. Rills, LeRoy H. Smith, Richard R. Rogers 11-17 Sec. Selectmen' s Reet ing April 10, 1962 . Meeting opened at 8:00 P.IYi, with all members present . A public hearing was held on the application of ,illilhelmina V. Lunt to operate a gift and antique shop at 12 Green St . in a 2-car garage that will be altered for this purpose . Ninthrop Little spoke in favor with no one opposing. Permission was granted. The following licenses were approved; Common Victualer, Ice Cream, Soda and Frozen Desserts to Bell and Gorman' s Store, corner of Cottage Rd. and High Rd., to Lillian Jurgel and Doris Brown, Plum Island Blvd. , to Elias J. Ouellette, Northern Blvd. , Plum Island, to Susan Villane, Manager of Beach Comber, Plum Island, to Hayden Collins, Plum Island. Richard Capolupo was granted a license for the sale of Bait Fishing Tackle and Equipment , Plum Island Blvd. Leslie titkinson, 5 High Ad. was drawn to serve as Juror on the Superior Court for civil affairs at Salem. Chapter 81 highway allocations of 018,000.00 were approved. The warrant was approved for the amount of 016,496 .92 . Donald Smith appeared before the board for information on obtaining a 3rd class Junk license . Capt . James 'Mile of Protection r'ire Co . #2 appeared before the board asking for permission for the use of the Green for a Carnival and Fireman' s Muster to be held June 21-22-23 . Permission was granted. Town Counsel Bernard Lojko was consulted in regard to the Selectmen' s right to issue building permits at Academy Park and he said the Selectmen had a right to issue permits and the builder a right to build. Charles Waterman, Low St . gave information on the progress made in ( Cont . ) 92 93 planning the change of fire radios to another wave length. Richard Bumpus applied by letter for a police appointment and submitted references . A building permit was granted to -�',allace Dixon, 66 Hanover Wit . to build a garage . A building permit was granted to Charles G. Ploss, 2 Ivioody St . to build an addition to his house . A building permit was granted to Donald Grant to build a breezeway on his home at 131-Lmain St . George Hilton, 22nd St . , Plum, Island was appointed a special police officer for tidewaters and harbors at Plum Island and adjacent waterways in Newbury. Arrangements were made to ;Jive the parks their spring cleaning. The planting of shade trees was discussed and the planting will take place soon. The Selectmen will attend a meeting on Veteran' s Services in Georgetown, April 11, 1962 . ;4 f Sec . Selectmen' s Meeting April 16, 1962. A joint meeting was held with the Selectmen, Planning Board and Town Counsel, Bernard Lojko present . The problems concernin6 a contractor' s right to build on lots recorded previous to the town' s zoning and planning regulations was discussed. Iuiany questions were asked of the counsel on the subject and it is hoped that the matter will be clarified soon. �r Sec . Selectmen' s ivieeting April 24, 1962 . Fleeting opened at 8:00 P.Ivi. with all members present . Nicholas I-iathaway, 48 Green St . was drawn as a juror to serve at the Salem criminal court session for Niay 21, 1962 . The name was drawn by I,1artin Burns . Charles Melanson appeared before the board to dispute the boundary of his lot at 233 Northern Boulevard, Plum Island, and that of Donald Phillips ' lot 252 . The matter will be taken up with the Town Counsel. Renewal licenses were granted to the follolving ; Alma and Arthur De Paul Comi.non Victualler' s Ice Cream (Sunday) Juke Box Harold Hogers Common Victualler' s Ould Newbury Golf Club CorrLnon Victualler' s Kay b1oulton Ice Cream (Sunday) Sale of Live Bait Susan Y . Villane "3eachcomber" Juke Box '.;,illiam Pearson Ice Cream (Sunday) (Cont . ) 94 x� tJ The payroll warrant was approved in the amount of 4�14,058.09 . Building permits were issued to; Mathew Sierak, Exeters.''yFay, Plum Island for an addition of a sundeck to his house . Robert Campbell to build a house at 78 Middle St . It was voted to purchase 20 flowering Crab trees and 6 Norway 1,laples . I:ucy Keith appeared before the board to request speed limit signs be installed on Hanover St . Ellsworth Rogers, South St . appeared to apply for the job of caring for the town dump. There were two applicants for the job of lifeguard at Plum Island. James Patten and Stephen Atherton. It was voted that the pay of Chief Rogers be held up for clarification of basis of pay. Unanimous vote . It was voted to have the use of Byfield Town Hall left in the hands of the custodian. Building permits were issued to : Gov. Dummer Aeadmy for an addition to be used as a dormitory at 88 Middle St . Raymond Gagnon, Old Point Road, Plum Island to build a full dormer on his house . -'`alter 'fhite, 71 Main St . to build a dormer on his house . Leon Senior to build a screened porch at 3 Church St . "Jilliam „icClellan to build 2 houses at 6 & 8 Grove St . Albert De-Franco to build an addition to the rear of his house at old Point Road, Plum Island. Sec . Selectmen' s Itleeting May 1, 1962 . Meeting opened at 8 :00 P.M . with all members present . :; hearing was held on the application of Juliette Stott for permission to conduct a real estate office in one room of her home at 32 Plum Island Blvd. The applicant has owned the property for 3 years . Richard Capolupo and lar. Stott spoke in favor, no one opposed. Permit was ,granted unanimously. Building permits were granted to : Rose MacDonald to add to her building on Dartmouth VVay. Charles Dlooney to build a house on Fruit St . Charles G. Elwell to build a screened porch on his home at 114 Main St . The Selectmen postponed action on the application of Richard Capolupo to erect a sign on the property of Granville Lovely, Plum Island Blvd. , advertising his bait shop. The Town Counsel will oe consulted on the matter . Ellsworth Rogers was appointed as custodian of the town dump at a salary of +, 5.00 per week. He will have the exclusive salvage rights . It was voted to post the dump area to prohibit discharging firearms there . Signs will also be erected governing regulations and the use of the new dump. John 1. Ielch, 1 Park Circle, Newburyport applied b - letter for duty as head lifeguard at Plum I and and would like to be notified by June 1. Sec. 96 9 Selectmen' s Meeting May 8, 1962 . The meeting opened at 8:00 It was agreed to sell lots #23-24-25 in block G at Plum Island. The asking price is V500.00. Bills were approved in the amount of 411,022 .38. A permit was granted to the Georgetown Construction Co . to build a steel silo for storage of cement at their property on Route #1. Police Chief Rogers complained that the Hatt Construction Co. was creating a traffic hazard while laying pipe at School and Elm 54raets . He was instructed to take care of the situation. The Selectmen sent a letter to the County Commissioners to protest the closing of the T .B. Hospital. The Board of Health will sponsor a polio clinic at the elementary School ,',ay 12th. A permit was granted to Robert 4. Bridges, 16 Central St . .. Byfield to build an addition to his garage for storage . Renewal licenses were granted to ; Fred J. Zarella, Fred' s Snack Bar Common Victualler' s Ice Cream ( Sunday Lic . ) Noyes Ice Cream Common Victuallers Ice Cream ( Sunday Lic . ) Badger Farms Creameries Ice Cream ( Sunday Lic . ) P.Thurlow Brown Antiques and 2nd Hand Articles Helen Bulgaris Longfel lov Ilill Beauty Salon Sec . Public hearing & Selectment s Meeting May 10, 1962 . Notice To The Town of Newbury The Board of selectmen will hold a public hearing Thursday May 10 at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall 25 High road on the applica- tion of Vito Venuti for the var- lance in the zoning regulations, for the purpose of constructing and operating a restaurant and Motor inn in the rear of 22 Cen- tral street,Byfield. This is for commercial pur- poses. Signed Board of Selectmen Martin A. Burns, chairman Richard H. Knight Henry E. Webb April 18-25 Richard Purington claims ownership to some of the land being claimed by Venuti . Counsel for Venuti, James 4afarana, speaking in behalf of Venuti offered to deed the land claimed by Purington back to Purington. David Caldwell asked if this is a permit to change zoning status . 1VIr. Burns said it is a change in zoning. sdgar Dunning said the Byfield Water District will be able to serve the motel with water. Kenneth Reynolds, Jack Frost, John Karahalis, David Caldwell, and Mr. and Mrs . Charles Livermore all spoke in favor of the permit being granted. No one spoke in opposition. ( Cont . ) 98 ryrya'+w,' tom' 99 A meeting of the Selectmen followed at which the following business was conducted: Albert d. 1" allace was appointed as custodian and special police officer of Byfield. Town. Hall. Ellsworth Rogers was appointed a special police officer on the property of the town dump. Permission was granted to Vito Venuti to construct and operate a motel and motor inn. The Finance Committee chairman reported on their organizational meeting with Iiialcolm Lunt having; been selected as chairman and George MacKenzie secretary. Sec. Public Hearing i+ ay 22, 1962 . Town of Newbury NOTI%:E _ OF PUBLIC FEARING The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at Town Hail, 25 High Road, on Tuesday, May 22, 1962, at 8 p.m. upon the application of Donald E. Smith D/B/A D. E. Smith Junk Co. for a Class 3 Motor Vehicle Junk License, in a field in the rear of 30 Middle Road, in said Newbury. Martin H.-Buns Richard H. Knight Henry E. Webb, Jr. Selectmen of Newbury The hearing on the request of Donald E. Smith for a 3rd class Junk license opened at 8 :06 P.1,1I . Martin Burns, chairman, presided. Norman Sass, speaking in behalf of Mr. smith said that the location will be used for storage only. `There would be no selling or burning of cars at that property. Those speaking in opposition, were: : I'tilliam Shannon, an abutter, I,,'.rs . D. Ijiussells, George Emerson, an abutter, Edward Brown, James Stone, Gray Adams, Harold Manson, Royce 4oble, and John J. C .Coffin who questioned that it comes under zoning jurisdiction. No one spore in favor. The hearing closed at 8:20 P.I . Selectmen) s Meeting The Selectmen) s I,ieeting opened at 8:20 P.M. with all members present . The request of Donald Smith for a Junk license 3rd class was denied by the Selectmen. The deed to the property on which the new dump is located has been recorded and returned. Outdoor Advertising Board of the Commonwealth of Mass . will remove all billboards and signs on Plum Island Boulevard in the near future . Posters will be installed at Plum Island pertaining to regulations for use of the beach. Thomas Leahy appeared before the board asking to have hobs in front of his home filled with loam to complete the drainage project done there . The resignation of i;ben Young from the Board of Registrars was received. Voted that it be accepted with regret . Plans and approval were received for applying hot top to complete the Hanover St . Bridge. The Ladies .auxiliary of Protection i1ire Co . #2 were granted permiss- ion to use the Green for a rummage sale Iv'ay 26. (Cont . ) 100 t 101 Permission was given to Merrimack-Essex Elec . Go . to relocate 2 utility poles on Middle Rd. at the property of Costos and Gallant . It was voted to renew membership in the Mass. Selectmen' s Asso. Bills were approved in the amount of 419,211.10. The following licenses and permits were granted; Donald E. Fernald, Fernald' s Clam Stand, Parker River Common Victuallerts, Ice Cream ( Sunday) Earl & Vera L. Senter Northern Blvd., Plum Island Common 'Victuallerts, Ice Cream (Sunday) Wilhelmina V. Lunt 12 Green St . Gift Shop Building permits were granted to the following; Henry Dionne for addition to cottage at Northern Blvd. , Plum Island, lot #272 Block D. Walter Crocker to build a summer home at Harvard Way, Plum Island. John D. Hartnett to build a building for storage of equipment at 56 Hanover St . Joseph and Jennie Tambuzza to build a porch to cottage at Plum Island. Vito Venuti to build a 40 room Motor Inn and restaurant at the rear of 66 Central St . t Sec . Selectmen' s Meeting May 31, 1962 . The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8:00 P.M. with all members present . Building permits were issued to George Auclair to locate a house trailer on lot 101 Block E, Plum Island. Hatt Construction Co. to build a house on lot #9 on Elm St . Anthony J. Del Genio, 6 Hickory Lane to build a porch to his home . D.& B. Construction Co . to build a house on lot #1 Orchard St . Applications for lifeguards are being received by the Selectmen. Applicants are required to be 18 years of age and possess a senior lifesaving certificate . Bids were received and opened for removal of ledge and straightening the road of Forest Street . They were as follows; J.D. Hartnett 61100.00 R.H. Hetner 950.00 R.A. Bashaw 930.00 Sec . 102 103 Selectment s ivieeting June 12, 1962 . The Selectmenls meeting opened at 8 :00 P.M. with all members present . Bills were approved in the amount of �23,059 .36 . le Location of one tel.aphone�on Larkin St . was approved. It was voted to instruct the highway surveyor to remove all signs along Plum Island 31vd. from the airport to Southern Blvd. and store then at the highway barn. James Redford requested permission to sell Lot 29, Block G, Plum Island for ?200.00. Permission was granted. Howard `,1ashington of Grovel-and requested information on installing a trailer at Plum Island. He was instructed on the proper procedure . Mrs . Ruth Isaksen applied for a building permit and was referred to the zoning board of appeals . "iilliam R. Pearson was appointed Town Forester. The Newburyport Kiwanis Club was given permission to use the Upper Green for an auction July 28 . It was voted to discontinue the services of a custodian at the town dump. Applications were disapproved for sign permits for Plum Island Hotel. Lifeguards were appointed for Plum Island as follows : John ';belch, Newburyport, head guard Jack "iysong, Newburyport Stephen Atherton, Salisbury Richard Vlarshall, Newburyport falter Curtis, Newbury Harriet Cahoon was appointed to the office of Treasurer ek Collector of Taxes to serve until the next annual election . Mr. Hugo Liberti and his attorney,ipir. Kane, appeared before the board requesting information on obtaining a permit for a 3rd class Junk license for a location on Scotland Road across from the Adventureland property. Robert L. Smith, 107 Main 3t . , Byfield requested information on building a motel off Plum Island Blvd. across from the Beachcomber. He was referred. to the Planning Board. 9uilding permits were issued as follows Howard Fernald to build a warehouse and boat storage at 80 Hanover St . Granville Demeritt to build an addition to a feed house at his farm, 21 Colman Rd. Lamont P. Mooney to build a screened porch to his home at 97 Main St . George Aldham to build a cottage on loth St . Block E, Plum Island. Helen S . Regan to build an addition to her home at Pine Island. Helen S . Regan to build an addition to a boat house at Pine Island. Gene Palumbo to build a porch on his home loth St . , Plum Island. Licenses were granted as follows : William Goodman Ice Cream (Sunday ) Lie . Sky Flyers Snack Bar, Plum Island Airport . Frank G . Cerusuolo, Common Victuallerls Lie . "The Do-nut Shop", Plum Island Center. ( Cont . ) 104 105 H.17:. and Rose I, . Davis Common Victuallers} and Ice Cream ( Sunday) Lie. "Davis Corner" Southern Blvd. and Harvard Way. Sec . Selectmen' s I,leeting June 26, 1962 . The Selectmen+ s meeting opened at 8 :00 P.1.'I. with all members present . Bills were approved for the amount of 4�3862 .72 . The resignation of '.'Talter Look as custodian of the comfort station at Plum Island was received . The appointment of '%Villian R. Pearson to the office of Town r'orester has been approved by Charles H.v, .Foster, Commissioner of the Mass . Dept . of Natural Resources . The Selectmen have ordered Harvard Way posted for No Parking on either side from Sunset Drive to ►southern Boulevard. The Oldtown Parish was granted permission to park cars on the Upper Green Aug. 4, during a fair to be held on nearby property. John '.',elch, Jack `�'ysong, William Green, and Stephen Atherton have been approved as lifeguards at Plum Island. A list of all public ways to the shores is being made available to the I1'Iass . Division of Public V aterways . Building permits were issued to Iuirs . Marion I . Pond to build an addition to her cottage on l8th St . , Lot #85, Block F, Plum Island. To Jon and Agnes Rose to build an addition to their cottage on Hutchins Road, on lot 4109, Block G, Plum Island. Licenses were issued to : Anthony S. Agrillo, Circle Parking Lot Common vietualler' s Lie . Ice Cream ( Sunday) Lie . Ralph 11. Staples , 265 High Aoad Common Victuallers' Lie . F. '".'alter Aham, Sunset Drive Common Victuallers Lie . Ice Cream (Sunday) Lie . Sec . Selectmen+ s l;leeting June 26, 1962 . The Selectmen held a meeting with the Plum Island Lifeguards at 8 :10 P.M . rlorking hours for the guards were established to be from 10.00 A.m to 5 :00 P.Tv.r . from June 29 to Sept . 4 . The head guard, Mr. ':7elch, was instructed to purchase suits and hats that are needed. The pay will be 060.00 per week for the head guard and 4;55.00 per week for the remaining guards . The guards are : John Welch, head guard Jack V;ysong Steve Atherton '�'!illiam Green Sec . 106 107 Selectmen' s 1�,eeting July 10, 1962 . The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8 :00 r.1;;. with all members present . Bills were approved totaling 933,216 .37. Dr . Noble, chairman of the Planning Board requested a joint meeting of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Finance Committee to meet with ldietcalf and ddy to hear explanations of the proposed ldiaster Plan. James Redford appeared in protest to allowing trailers to be located at Plum Island. James Redford asked to purchase lots #f134-135-136 and 137 in Block G. and lot #88 in Block H. Plum Island at 0200.00 each. The re- quested sale was approved. (Note--on Aug. 14, 1962, 14r . Redford refused to accept these lots . See notes of Aug. 14 meeting.) Building permits were granted as follows ; slmer C. Godfrey to build a tool house on his property at 17 Pine Island Rd Ould Npwbury Golf Club, Turnpike, to build an addition for a pro shop. 1,iichael and Connie Shannon to build an addition to their home at 85 Central St . Sec . Selectmen' s 1tiieeting July 17, 1962 . The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8 :15 P.1a. with Martin Burns and Richard Knight present . The payroll was approved totaling w1925 .79. The Fire Engineers attended the meeting for the purpose of opening bids for two-way radio equipment for the fire trucks of the town. One bid was received and opened from the 14otorola Co . amounting to ip5290.00. This equipment consists of 8 portable and 2 basic stations . Mir. 1, illiam Yetman of the 1Y otorola Co . said that his company will make delivery and installation by Oct . 1, 1962 . The Fire Engineers reccommend the purchase of Motorola radios with provision that 1danor of Mobile Communications of Lynn do the installation. It was so voted. It was voted to prohibit all fires on the beach or public property at Plum Island. Sec . 108 �r �y 109 Selectmen' s I+ieeting July 24, 1962 . The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 7 :15 P.I, . , being a joint m-Feting of the Planning Board, Selectmen, and representatives of P,'etcalf and 6dy explaining the Master Plan. Dr. Noble opened the meeting. Mr. Gray and Mr. 71oglon of Metcalf and !i,ddy outlined the program and needs of master planning. This program is set up to be a contract between the town and the Dept . of Oommerce and the cost is estimated to be 4�10,000.00. Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8 :15 P.111. It was voted to instruct Mr. Russell, proprietor of the Sandbar Restaurant, Plum Island to close his restaurant at 12 :00 P.M . daily. This being done in the interest of public safety. The payroll was approved totaling we12,054 .71. Building permits were issued to the following: Luella 3. Little to build a screened porch to her home on `1'enny' s Court . Hatt Construction Co . Inc . to build a house on Lot #11 on their Elm St . development . Northern Realty of Georgetown Inc . to build two houses on lots #1 and #2 respectively on P=lain St . Hov°rard Sibley to build an addition to his house 6 Sunset Blvd. , Plun Island. 11-7 Sec . Selectmen' s Ilieeting Aug. 14, 1962 . The meeting opened at 8:00 P.M. Bills were approved totaling 414,848.18 The name of '17illiam McHugh was drawn by henry ;"ebb to serve for civil jury duty at :;alem Sept . 10. It was voted to sell Leonard �J . Dobson and Ynnie Dobson of Old Point Road, Plum Island lots #29 through 39 inclusive in Block G for the sum of yY2,200.00. Mr . Dobson is to pay the cost of the deed, stamp, s,�al and recording. Ashley Hunt, Riverview Drive, was appointed a police officer. Fill will be hauled into the dump to increase the dumping area . Building permits were issued to the following., Harlan John Gibbs to build a house on 'elm Street . Arthur :.Page to build a garage at his i,ome 143 High Rd. Donald I;iacKinnon to construct a roof on his home at Plum Island. Joseph Llullen to build a summer house on lot #p`15 Plum Island. Sec . 110 CIZ �J 1�.1 Public Hearing Aug. 16, 1962 . 8.00 231. Public hearing for A . and B. Construction Co . of Georgetown, Mass . to build and operate a 32 unit motel at Plum Island. The hearing was canceled because the applicant failed to notify abutters by registered mail . Public Hearing Aug. 16, 1962 . 8 :20 P.Iti1. Public hearing for Nicholas J. Ivone for the purpose of securing a Class 2 permit for the sale of autoriobiles with a three car limit at 32 Central St . , Byfield. Dr. Royce J. Noble spoke against it as it creates spot zoning which the Planning 13oard is opposed to . Arthur Nason spoke in favor. The license was granted by a unanimous vote . Public Hearing Aug. 16, 1962 . 8:40 P.M. Public hearing on application of Hill Engineering Inc . for the purpose of a permit to construct a commercial building for the manufacture and sale of electronic devices at #55 and #57 Green St . , precinct 1 . Jeremiah Doyle,Atty. , representative of Hill Engineering, owned by Glen Colburn and Herbert Little, stated that all activities will be confined to the interior. IJir. Little has sold antique lumber, also surplus materials for a period of twelve years . They do not expect to expand operations to any great extent . Trucking is to be done by the owner with loading of trucks to be done inside the building. Total employment is expected to be five persons . It will be 45 feet from P.Ir. Little ' s house to the new building. Those speaking in favor: George i1nerson, Middle id. Beatrice Tatro, Green St . E?dgar Tatro, 51 Green St . Patricia Stubbs, IViiddle Rd. Stanley Price, 62 Green St . Thomas Stubbs, Middle Rd. Gertrude J-rckman, Green St . Kenneth Lang-maid, Green St . Elizabeth .Buckley Ninthrop Little, Green St . Joy Price, 62 Green St . David Stickney, High Rd. Annette Little, 55 Green St . Roger Thurlow, Green St . John Karahalis, Orchard St . Those opposed: Charles F. Small, Ledgewood 'Villiam Plante, Hay St . By letter, Justin B. Little, Margaret Little, and Silas Little, all of Green St . Dr. Royce Noble said it does not conform to law and the Planning Board is opposed. Permission was granted by a unanimous vote . A building permit was granted to Raymond ';Talton to build an additional story on an ell of his house on Northern Blvd. , Plum Island. Sec. 112 1.13 Selectmen' s I,ieeting Aug. 28, 1962 . The SelectmenIs meeting opened at 8s00 P .Ivi . with all members present . Bills were approved in the amount of i42, 989.69 . Norman M . Gluckert, 27 Hanover St . was appointed a Registrar of Voters to fill a vacancy. John McDonald, Harvard 71ay, complained that a trailer was moved to a lot that already contains a house . i'he Selectmen instructed the Chief of Police to have it moved. The Lecturer of the Newbury Grange appeared to offer a Red maple tree as a gift of the Grange . This is in conjunction with a nation-wide program of the Grange . The Tree Varden will plant the tree . The building of Joseph Daigle was held up for corrections . Permission was granted to John Dolan, representative, to use a sound truck in Newbury Sept . 18, 1962 . Names added to the Jury List are as follows ; Prec . 1 . 3ertram S . Noyes, Cottage road. !a,dward J. Goodwin, Low St . Leslie 71. Noyes , High Hoad. Gilbert I,i . '7illiams, Cottage Road. Harold A. Caswell, High Road. Josephine H.Sheppard, High Hoad. Prec . 2 . John P . Stowe, Johnson Lane . Dorothy C . Partridge, 82 Central St . The Selectmen requested Philip1l,'. Ireland, 107 School St . , Hamilton, Mass . agent for Knollwood Heights , Main St . subdivision, to submit a plan of this subdivision, together with sewerage plans and percolation tests . A letter was sent regarding this information. Building permits were granted as follows ; To : Herbert Little to build a commercial building for manufacture and sale of electronic devices at 55 Green St . Nilliam C . IYicClellan to build a house on Lot #3, Oak Park. William C . I',:CClellan to build a house on Lot #5, Oak Park. Ugo J. Liberti to build a house on Scotland Road. Stanley M . "Whitford to build a garage on his property, 16 Orchard St . _ _ G Sec . 114 115 Selectmen' s Meeting Sept . 11, 1962 . The Selectments meeting opened at 9 :00 P.lri. Plans were approved to drain Anchor -,--�ay and George Perkins agreed to give an easement for a pipe to run through his lot to 1ithington St . for this purpose . Leonard and Annie Dobson of Old Point Road refused to accept the purchase of lots #29 through #39 incl . in Block G. as agreed at the Aug. 14 meeting . The retainer of L.�50.00 was forfeited to the Town. It was voted to sell lot #F39 in Llock G to Frank A . Crow of Old Point noad, Plum Island. Bills were approved for 4;25, 136 .50. David Stickney and Aichard "`Yoodman applied for appointment as police officers . It was voted to allow all holders of alcoholic beverage licenses to open for business on Primary Election Day, Sept . 18, 1962 . Building permits were issued as follows : Joseph G. Daigle to build an addition to his home off old Point Road on lot #89, Plum Island. Lenway Realty Trust of Johnson Lane to build a house on Lenway Road on lot #10. Robert A. Bashaw to build a house at 21 Riverview Drive . Robert A. Bashaw to build a house at 22 Riverview Drive . Howard Fernald to build an addition to a house at 291 High Road. Public Hearings Sept . 11, 1962 . 8:05 P.P1 . hearing on the application of Marion Jarvis to operate a gift and antique shop at 65 }Elm St . , South Byfield, in a part of the first floor. There was no opposition . Permission was granted by the Selectmen. 8:10 P.la . Hearing on the application of A . & B. Const . Co . , Georgetown, to build and operate a 26 unit motel with linen room, laundry and office attached on Plum Island Blvd. Sewerage plans are to be submitted to the Selectmen by Kenneth Knolton of Beverly, Mass . Norman spovitch, attorney, represented the A. & B. Const . Co . , owned by Hobert L . Smith and others, outlined their plans and estimated building costs would be 1A8,000.00 furnished . attorney .Malcolm Ayers, representing John and Adeline Maguire and Mr. DeBernarti, co-owners of a cottage that trill be surrounded on three sides by the motel, strongly objected to this motel. No food or liquor concessions are planned . Ferdinand Terranova of Plum Island questioned the feasibility of using a leaching field in this area and is opposed to this motel . Rowena Druin also spoke in opposition. Plum Island Taxpayers ,association, by letter of Sept . 8, also go on record as being opposed to this building. Hearing closed at 9:00 P.M. Sec. Selectmen' s Meeting Sept . 25, 1962 . The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8 :30 P .1;1 . e,,rith all members present . Bills were approved for �20,215 .09 . Harry Jaques appeared to ask his rights as to earth reinoval from his pit on Parker St . (Cont . ) 116 117 It was voted to have the street light moved from Pole #9 High lid. to Pole #7 in order to light the church driveway. 3uilding permits were issued as follows ; C . & B. Construction Co . to build a douse on Orchard St . John Short to build a tool house at his residence 28 Central St . Henry S . Cahoon to build a two-car garage at his residence, 192 High Road. September 25, 1962 The Selectmen, Planning 3oard, and Finance Committee met at 7 :45 P.P+.I. Dr . Noble outlined the need of plaster Planning and that it is an opportune time for Iviaster Planning. PJhereas this area is a distressed area and Government funds are available with the Federal Government contributing three quarters of the money for some projects that may be planned. The meeting closed at 8:30 P.M. Sec. Sel6ctmenls Meeting Oct . 9, 1962 . The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8:00 P.Iii. with all members present . herbert S . Rogers requested that the Junior Order of American Mechanics be granted permission to use the Byfield Town Hall for rehearsals for a play. The custodian of the hall will be notified. The name of Olive i,' . Hilton, 22nd St . , Plum Island was drawn by p,artin Burns for civil jury duty at Lawrence . Permission was 'granted to Iyiass . -electric and New England Telephone to relocate Pole #1-90x situated on the corner of Central and I�iain St . The warrant for the State -election Nov. 6, 1962 was approved. piartin Burns and :tichard Knight approved bills for a tottil of �j�12,497.14 . It was voted to purchase 750 feet of snow fence and 100 posts for use by the Highway Dept . Boutin Bus Service is granted permission to run busses in the Town of Newbury to their Plum Island route . Plans were discussed for drainage at Plum Island near Collins ' Store . The contract for drainage of Anchor' s ''fay was awarded to Robert A . Bashaw, Jr. in the amount of '91,766 .00 to be completed by Nov . 10, 1962 . 3uilding permits were issued to : Arthur S. Page to build an addition to his house . Robert Turnbull to build a house in the rear of 193 High Road. Gerald Chase to build an addition to his barn at 96 High Road. See . 118 .:J h-.J 119 Selectmen► s Meeting Oct . 23, 1962 . The Selectmen' s r,-ieeting opened at 8:00 P.M. with all members present . Bills ware approved for a total of ;W22,333 .07. It was voted to start removal of cockles for the protection of clams . Voted to allow package goods stores and restaurants serving alcohol beverages to open on Election Day and Veteran► s Day from 12 Noon to 11 P.M . A perrnit was granted to Governor Durnmer Academy to install an Aerobic Digestion sewerage disposal plant . Richard ,loodman, Iviain St . and David Stiekney, High Hoad were appointed as police officers . Bids for drainage at Plum Island were opened and are as follows : Old Town Builders w1590.00 S .F. Vitale, 54 Corning St . , Beverly 2079.90 Martin Maillett 2195.00 Robert A. Bashaw 1147.00 John I. Hartnett 1979 .00 The contract was awarded to Robert A. Bashaw. Building permits were issued as follows : John and Priscilla Coffin to move a building to their property, 68 Middle St . , for a storage shed. John Murphy to build a house at 44 Oak St . Irving C . Sturtevant to build a roof over his piazza, Old Voint Road, Plum Island. John F. Burns to build a house at 93 High Rd. Oct . 31, 1962 The name of Elliot P. Knight was drawn for Criminal Jury Duty in Salem, Nov. 26, 1962 . ec . Selectmen► s l�ieeting Nov. 51 1962 . Sewage plans were approved for Route 95 Club, Central St . , Veto Venutti, Manager. Building permits were issued to: `alton Bros . , Inc . to build a house at 6 Maple Terrane . 7alton Bros . Inc . to build a house on ',+alton i ve . The following were appointed to work at the polls . Florence Gibbs as checker. Gordon Taylor as Ballot box operat r. Sec . 120 121 Selectmen' s 1.ieeting Nov. 13, 1962 . The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8:00 P.1�1. with all members present . All Alcohol Club license was granted to 95 Country Lounge Inc ., Anthony J. Venuti, lianager in three rooms on Central St . Subject to approval of A.B.C . ( Denied by A.B.C. ) Bills were approved for a total of Sp15, 912 .59 . It was voted to purchase twenty 50-foot rolls of heavy duty snow fence for use at Plum Island. A permit was granted to the Haverhill Gas Co . to install a new gas service at the corner of High Ad. and Riverview Drive . A building permit was issued to 1illiam C . TY,cClellan to build a house at 4 Grove St . 1,1r. 7!orrell of the Diebold Safe Co . appeared before the Board and quoted the following prices : 4r975.00 for a 6 hr. door, �820.00 for a 4 hr. door, i 695.00 for a 2 hr. door. Sec . :A special meeting of the Selectmen was held at 7;30 P.1A. Nov. 15, 1962 for the purpose of opening bids for building a vault for the Town Hall. The bids were as follows ; Ould Towne Builders �,2945.00 Robert A . Bashaw 3245.00 Walton Bros . 3895 .00 The contract was awarded to Ould Towne Builders . zz e, Sec . Selectmen' s 1;Teeting Nov. 27, 1962 . `:i'he meeting opened at 8:00 P.M . with all members present . The Zoning Appeals Board met with the Selectmen to discuss the status of the Turnbull property. The payroll was approved for the amount of � 48,685.70. The Selectmen voted to file a bill in the State Legislature to ask for reimbursement of money lost in taxes on the hunting preserve in the Downfall area . ,iinor changes were made in the vault specifications as follows : A Lally Column is to be added to the center, under floor, ; Nine 2 inch rods to be put in the floor, ; Par ging blocks to be put between the cement blocks and brick veneer, a Polly Vapor barrier under the floor, and a drip edge on the roof. A building permit was granted to Henry ';'Yebb for an addition to his barn for a tool shed and stall. The following renewal licenses were granted by the Selectmen subject to the approval of the A.B.C. ; All Alcohol, Package Stores -. Guildford' s Package Store, Roberta B. Guildford, MP-Inager The Corner Cupboard, Inc . Albert J. Bateman, Manager ( Cont . ) 122 123 `,Fines and Malt Beverages, Package Stores : Frederick J. Zarella, D/B7A Fred' s Package Store Arthur and i,.a-rcella Young, D/B/A Town and Country Store Hayden S . Collins Arthur Bulgaris, D/B/A Art ' s Package Store All Alcoholic, Restaurant : Beachcomber Restaurant Inc ., Susan M . Villane, Manager ''Tayside Iciotel of Byfield Inc . , Dominic Ivienesale, Manager sec . Special Meeting Dec . 4, 1962 . Unadvertised bids were opened for the drainage project on Hanover St . The contract was awarded to the Ould Towne Builders for the sum of 4790.00. The only other bidder was Robert Bashaw for the amount of '1043 .13. Richard S . Capolupo applied for a hearing; Jan. 22, 1963 to conduct a business that varies from that previously established at his property on r'lum Island Boulevard. Sec . Selectmen' s Fleeting Dec . 11, 1962 . T ne meeting opened at 8 :00 P.1u . with all members present . `the name of Bertram S. Noyes, 15 Cottage Road was drawn by Martin Burns for Jury duty at the civil session of Essex Superior Court in Salem Jan . 7, 1963 . The Planning Hoard requested permission to hold an informal meeting at the close of the Special Town Meeting for the purpose of explaining the Ialaster Plan to the townspeople . Bills were approved in the amount of �27, 910.47. It was voted to establish the following prices for clam per�:Lits starting Jan . 1, 1963 : Commercial 4;10.00 per year Resident 1 .00 of It Non-Resident 1 .00 per day- 1 day per week This is to conform to present rules and regulations . It was voted to hold a Special Town Meeting Dee . 28, at 7:30 P.M. to transfer funds from unexpended balances to overdrawn accounts . It was voted to remove send from the roads at Plum Island and deposit it at crucial points to protect Northern Blvd. Liquor Regulations: Hotels, Taverns, Clubs , and Restaurants shall not open for business until 1 P .N1. Christmas Day. Package goods stores will remain closed all day. Hotels, Taverns, Clubs and Restaurants will serve the usual hours on New Years Day. Package Stores will be open from 1 P.M. to 11 P.M. A building permit was granted to Harold .;Ildrich to build a garage on his property, 9 Bayview Lane . The Selectmen voted the usual regulation of no parking on the highways between Dec . 15, 1962 and 1pril lb, 1963 . (Cont . ) 124 c1q) CD tIm", Dec . 11, 1962 125 fhe following licenses were granted: Common Victualler, '7ayside Motel of 3yfield,Inc . Dominic 1�lensale, Manager Pete ' s Barn, Edward R . Noyes, 88 Green St . Juke Box 7-.ayside liilotel of Byfield Inc . Dominic 1.iensale, 1v:anager 1;'.ote1 1ayside laotel of Byfield Inc . Dominic laensale, Manager Dance Halls Pete ' s Barn, Edward R. Noyes, 88 Green St . The following liquor licenses were signed. All are renewals and approved by the State Alcoholic Beverages Control Comm. ; 'Fines and Malt Beverages : Package Stores Hayden S . Collins Arthur Bulgaris, D/B/A Art ' s Package Store Frederick J. Zarella, D/B/A Fred' s Package Store Arthur and Marcella Young, D/BAA Town and Country Store . All Alcoholic : Restaurant Beachcomber Restaurant, Inc . Susan 14 . Villane, lvigr. '"Tayside 14otel of Byfield Inc ., Dominic Mensale, Mgr. ec . Selectmen' s t;Ieeting Dec . 18, 1962 . A hearing was held on the application of Ralph Crooks for the purpose of operating a fix-it shop for miscellaneous repairs in existing buildings at 6 Parker St . Speaking in behalf of his request Mr. Crooks stated that light machinery such as bench machines with � horse power motors and welding with D.C. would be used. Speaking in favor were John 14arsh, Hanover St . , ;award Dodge, Parker St ., Robert Chick, Newman Rd. , ,Tinthrop Little, Green St . , Charles Savage, Newbury Neck Rd. , Ashley Hunt, Riverview Dr. , ',Voodbury Thurlow, Old Rowley lid. At the Selectmen' s meeting following the hearing it was voted to grant permission for the above business . Bills were approved for w20, 186 .22 . The Haverhill Gas Co . was granted permission to dig on Parker St . to repair a broken gas service . `lhe warrant was approved for a Special Town Meeting to be held Dec . 28, 1962, at 7:30 P.1d; . in Town Hall, Oldtown, to transfer sums of money from unexpended appropriations to overdrawn accounts . Sec . Special Selectmen' s 1:':eeting Dec . 28, 1962 . The meeting opened at 7:15 P.k . with all members present . The payroll was in the amount of 415,521.19 . A special payroll was approved for interest on the School Bond due Jan. 2, 1963 for the amount of w1, 595.00. The meeting adjourned to a Special Town Meeting where the following business was conducted: Additional sums of money appropriated to the following departments-- Dog officer �159 .63 Town hall 1,,[aintenance 201.01 Fire Protection 1500.00 Life Guards 94 .93 ( Cont . ) 126 127 Highways, Bridges & Sidewalks 150.00 Truck Maintenance 750.00 Snow Removal 3000.00 Veteran' s Services 122 .34 `5977.91 To meet the above appropriations the following sums of money were transferred from the following departments ,., Green St . Sidewalk 2100.00 Drainage, Oak & Withington St . 1687.09 Drainage, Central & Orchard 196 .59 Whites Bridge 1694.23 Schools 300.00 59917.91 Sec . 128 129 Selectmen' s Meeting Jan. 8, 1963. The meeting opened at 8:15 P.M. with all members present . A hearing was held on the application of Charles Malanson to operate a lunch room at his property on Northern Blvd. , Plum Island. Mr. Malanson explained his request . Donald Phillips spoke in favor, but is concerned about the parking problem. The hearing closed at 8:15, and adjourned to the Selectmen' s meeting which opened at 8:30. Rich- rd Knight reported that Mr. MacIver of the 'Telephone Co . says that the bill for the lifeguard telephones at Plum Island has been adjusted and will be a two-month bill, the same as the previous year, but that the 1963 contract shall be on a 6 month basis . Voted to grant Charles Malanson permission to operate a lunch stand on his property on Northern Blvd., Plum Island. Voted to continue membership in the Mass . Selectmen' s Association. Bills were approved in the amount of V98,834 .87. Roderick Shea appointed to the Finance Committee to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of James F. Redford. The following licenses were granted: Common Victualler--95 Country Lounge,Ine . A 95 Motor Inn. Motel License --95 Country Lounge, Inc ., D B A 95 Motor Inn . Used Car Dealer' s Lic . Class 2, Nicholas J. Ivone,32 Central St . Common Victualler--Plum Island Taxpayers tLssoc . Frank Hamel. Dance Hall--Plum Island Taxpayers Assoc . , Frank E. Hamel. Antiques, Gifts, 2nd Hand Articles, Llsie 0 . `1'hurlow, 264 High Ad. Comr,,ion Victualler, -Elsie 0 . Thurlow, 264 High Rd. Common Victualler, Mrs . Vim. Goodman, "Snack Bar" Plum Island Airport . Sec. Selectmen' s Meeting Jan. 22, 1963 . The meeting opened at 8:00 P.M. with all members present . Bills were approved for a total of 418,014 .70. Any member of the town needing send for their walks and driveways may obtain it at the Town Highway Barn, High Road. It was voted to buy a 2000 watt portable electric heater with fan and thermostat control, the price not to exceed �110.00. A special meeting will be held Tuesday Jan. 29, 1963 to go over the budget for the coming year. r Sec. Special SeslectmenIs Meeting. Jan. 25, 1963. The meeting opened at 8:00 P.M. with a hearing on the request of Leonard Dinsmore to operate a barbershop. Mr. Dinsmore explained his request and said that his shop would contain two chairs . Adequate parking facilities would be available . Appearing in opposition were Mr. & Mrs . George McNulty. The hearing closed at 8:10 P.M. (Cont . ) 130 Jan. 25-1963 ��d1 Cont . Selectmen' s Meeting Jan. 25, 1963. The meeting opened at 8;15 P.La . Permission was granted unanimously to Leonard Dinsmore to operate a Barbershop. It was voted to try a heater and dehumidifier for the vault, supplied by the Mass . Electric Co . A license was granted, subject to approval by the A.B.C. , to Ninety-Five Inc. , Anthony J. Venuti, Manager, for an All Alcohol Club License . Beverages to be sold in three rooms of a one-story building on Central St . A renewal license was approved for Nicholas Arakelian to Buy and Sell Antiques, Gifts, and Second-Hand Articles at 5 and 7 Hanover St . Sec . Special Selectmen' s Meeting Jan. 29, 1963. Walton Bros. quoted a price of �200.00 on a heater and dehumidifier for the vault . 1he heater alone was quoted at a price of 4100.00 installed with thermostat control. It uses 1840 watts . Russell Scatterday of the L.E.Muran Co., Vault Furniture, quoted the price of shelves for the vault at a total of y372.00 plus trucking $44 .50. Leonard Noel appeared to have plans approved for Johnson Acres . Work was done on the budget or 1963. Sec . Feb. 1, 1963. A license was granted to Ninety-Five Inc. , Anthony J. Venuti,Mgr. for an all Alcohol Club License to sell in three rooms of a one-story building. Sec . Selectmen's Meeting Feb. 12, 1963 . A joint meeting was held with the Finance Committee and the budget for 1963 was discussed. Permission was granted to the Haverhill Gas Co. to excavate the highway for installation of a new gas service at 44 Oak St . Bills were approved in the amount of 416,034.59. 61 Sec . Selectmen' s Meeting Feb. 26, 1963. The Selectmen' s meeting opened at 8:00 P.M. A Public hearing was conducted upon the application of Mr. Richard Capalupo to incorporate a walk-in chest in a building adjacent to the bait shop, and sell fire arms, fishing tackle, sporting goods and accessories in the present buildings, subject to the proper licenses that must be obtained. The regular Selectmen' s meetingopened at 8;15 P.M. (Cont . ) 132 133 Permission was granted for the above request of Richard Capalupo. An easement was granted jointly to the Mass . Elec . �o. and the New yngland Tel.& `Tel. �o . to locate a utility pole on Town property, south of and adjacent to the property of George 'Turnbull, 193 High noad. The payroll was approved in the amount of qp18,398.36 . Permission was granted to the Haverhill Gas Co . to dig Riverview Drive to install a new gas service . A hearing will be held on a request of Mass . State Police regarding the sale of liquor to a minor. the hearing will be held Sat . March 9, at 7 P.M. The Selectmen voted to approve the plan of the layout of Johnson Lane. The Ladies Auxiliary of Protection Fire Co . #2 was granted permission to hold a cake sale at the Town Hall,Election Day, March 23, 1963. Mr. Dominic Menesale asked information pertaining to obtaining a license to allow dancing. The Selectmen will inspect the premises and decide at a later date . Polio vaccine, type #2 will be made available to school children sometime between March 15 and March 25. Any adult may obtain type #2 upon request to the Board of Health which is also the Board of Selectmen. A clinic for adult vaccine will be conducted at Town Hall, 25 High noad at a date to be announced. A building permit was granted to Raymond and Kay Moulton to add one story to their house on Lot 5, Sec . 3, Plum Island Blvd. The Selectmen voted to allow the Highway Surveyor to exceed the maximum allowance for expenditures of snow money. Sec . Public Hearing March 9, 1963 . The Board of Selectmen conducted a hearing on request of the Mass . State Police who charged E. Paul Burke with selling liquor to a minor. The hearing opened at 7:05 P.M. Albert Bateman, proprietor of the Corner Cupboard Liquor Store, Hanover St . , stated that Mr. Burke, his clerk, was found guilty in the Newburyport District Court and fined $100.00. A/2&� ec. Selectment s Meeting March 9, 1963 . The meeting opened at 7:15 P.Iii. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the license of the Corner Cupboard Liquor Store, Hanover St ., for a period of three days . It was voted unanimously. A motion was made and seconded to have the action of the suspension set aside . It was voted unanimously. Permission was granted to Dominic Menesale to hold dances at his restaurant, Wayside Ave ., in one room on lower level. The meeting closed at 7:30 P.M. Sec . 134 135 Selectments 1„eeting lurch 12, 1963 . The meeting opened at 8 :00 P.1r1. with all members present . The Mass . ylectric Lo .Was granted permission to locate pole on Town property, south of and adjacent to the property of George Turnbull, g The name of Gilbert M . 64illiams, 63 Cottage tioad, was drawn by Martin -burns to serve as juror for the civil session of court at Lawrence March 18, 1963 . It was voted to grant permission to the Haverhill Gas Co . to excavate the highway at No . 22 jtiverview Drive to install new gas service . The payroll was approved in the amount of 5r18,247.28 . Building permits were issued to; D. & B. .6uilders to build a ranch house on Orchard St . Richard and Hattie i�ogers to build a Salesroom for vegetables and flowers on their property, Central St . Renewal licenses were granted to ,, Ivialcolm and Alice Mood, Treasure Barn, high 'Load, to buy and sell antiques , second hand articles , and gifts . Talbert doldberg, Newbury -uto Sales, "'urnpike, a third-class junk license . A new license was granted to r�ichdale uilk Store, 2 Central St . to sell frozen d%sserts, ice cream and confectionary. ec . Selectmen' s Tvleeting 14arch 19, 1963 . The Selectmen approved an agreement for the maintenance of public utility facilities crossing any State. _highway on the National System of Int rstate and Defense Highways located in the Commonwealth of Mass . Common Victuallers Licenses were renewed to ; Ould Newbury Golf Club, Turnpike, Newbury. Frank Cerasuolo, The Donut Chop, Corner of Plum Island Blvd. and Northern Blvd. It was voted to allow packae foods storesand restaurants serving alcoholic beverages to remain open for the regular hours on Election l)a� P,,arch 23, 1963. J, r "V 1 J 136 tj 137 Selectmen' s i-, eeting March 26, 1963 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.T, . Selectmen met in executive session for purpose of organizing. Knight -- Chairman, "Jebb, -- Secretary Open meeting at 8:00 P.M. Selectmen accepted with regret - Yfaltr,r Mills resignation as police officer. Henry Rolfe addressed the board concerning the town forest article which was voted at the 1960 town m5�5tin6 - Selectmen will consider action. Dept . of Public Works was notified to advertise for Chapter 90 bids for Plurft Island Blvd. work. Payroll approved - total qp26,228 .13 Police 9hief Rogers resignation as chief and/or police officer was accepted with regret . Building permit granted - Ould Towne Builders lot #2 - Tory Lane . Licenses signed: Common Victuallers, Norman Sass, "Itike' s Snack Bar, " Sunset Drive . Ice Cream, ( Sunday Lic . ) , Norman Sass, "Iviike ' s Snack Bar" Sunset Drive . Buy and Sell, Antiques, Gifts, Second Hand Articles, Pauline 1,11. Pratt, "Poliy' s Thrift Shop", 8 Lunt St . Common Victualler, Lillian Jurgel and Doris Brown, "Hilton' s Star_d, "Northern Blvd. Ice Cream ( Sunday) , Lillian Jurgel and Doris Brown, "Hilton' s Stand", Northern .Blvd. The board again met in executive session for the purpose of appointment as follows : Registrars of Voters , Nina 3. Colby 2 yr. term C#lucket - not reappointed - under consideration Supt . of Moth iorks Frank J. 3urns Dog Officer Special Police Officers Henry M, . Short Property Byfield Snuff Co .,etc . Cattle Inspector, etc . Benjamin Pearson Henry M . Short Newbury Elementary School, etc . Inspector of Milk No appointments Henry M. ►short Plum Island Bridge,etc . Sealer of Weights, etc . Leo W. Bergeron Lucy IYI . Plumer Property Byfield Snuff etc . Janitor, Town Hall, Old Town Henry Tvi. Short 1,11inthrop L.Little Plum Island & Parker hivers etc . Janitor, Town Hall, Byfield George Hilton Albert G. Wallace Town Dump, Office eliminated Finance Comm. Inspector of Gas Piping etc . Roderick Shea, 3 yrs . Albert G. 1allace ,7illiam Z�. Johnston, 3 yrs . Board of Fire Engineers, Supt . Burial Grounds no change Hallet Noyes Harbor Truster Agent of VorkintG,nan' s Comp. Alan I . Adams Richard Knight .assistant Harbor Masters Fence Viewers, no changes . George Hilton Field Driver & Pound Keeper Town Counsel Fred F. Jackman Bernard J. Lojko Deputy Tax Collector, Inspector of `Aires Harold -i. Larkin Donald G. IYiutch Surveyors of lumber, etc . No change Clam Constables 7eighers of Hay, etc . No change John K. Thistlevrood Agent of the hoard of Health Alan I . Adams No appointment Board of Appeals Chief of Police Edgar D. Dunning -3 yr term Charles 'q400ds -( temporary Associate T-iembers appointment) Lawrence C . Brown - 1 yr. Police Officers, no appointments Gray14. Adams - 1 yr. Special Police Officers ( cont) 138 139 Planning Board of Appeals Arthur Bulgaris - 3 year term Unfinished business : Civil defense appointment . Request each town dept . to submit reports to the board of selectmen. Meet with haroor master & clam constables for the purpose of discussing their duties, etc . Investigate the possibility of better investing free cash & checking account balance for the purpose of greater interest returns . Conclud,w appointments . I,Ieeting adjourned at 11 ;25. Respectfully submitted, Henry E . + ebb, Jr. Selectmen' s Meeting April 2, 1963 Executive session called to order at 7 :30 ; met with Charles Woods to discuss police dept . Public meeting called at 8s00. I�'[r. & Mrs . Smith and 34 others presented petition for additional street lights at Northern Blvd., P.I . Selectmen will consider. Paul Gagnon requested "Thickly Settled" sign on Old Point road, P.I ., - Selectmen will discuss with Police Chief. Paul Gagnon and A-Lancaster request a public hearing for conducting a bait business at ?.I . airport - hearing set for April 30, 1963 at 8:00 P.IUI. C . Christuck complained that the town road ofSunset Blvd. is partly on his land. Selectmen will meet with Christuck April 5 at 4 1'.vi. to check this situation. Elsie 1hurlow named as chairman for resolutions corariiittee for Burns and Johnson. Three man corvnittee picked for 1960 'Town Forest %rticle - Henry holfe, Norman ,;ells and J. ;Vesthafer. Tree '4arden Frank Burns requested to clean town parks of branches, etc . Road 6"urveyor requested to dump road scrapings on town dump. Bertram Savage appointed C . D. director. Highway payroll approved - 4�1101 .49 . Building Permits issued as follows : For S . F. Bchenell - new dwelling - 2nd St . Lot #211 P.I . For John C . atowe - garage addition - Johnson Lane, Byfield. For Lewis i''urlong - garage addition - High Road, Oldtown For Albert Goldberg - addition to present business building, Turnpike, Oldtown For K. Knight - new dwelling -lot ##4 Tory Lane, Oldtown Complaint was registered by N rs .John J. Moynihan, Haverhill, Mass . that a Mr. George aoussopoulos of Cambridge, Mass . had his cottage at lot f#17, Northern Blvd-2.I • relocated so that the building is less than 101 from a lot line . Selectmen will investigate . Possibility of letting out bids for rubbish collection was discussed. H. '.'debb to get ruling from town counsel. C") 140 c .TI 141 Unfinished business : Investigate possibility of better investing free cash and checking_ account balance for better interest returns . Request reports from various town depts . Meet with harbor mast,-r and clam wardens . Beet with Town Counsel on 1�ionday zpril 8 for discussion of "Conflicts" law. Meet at 7 :30 Tuesday April 9th for regular meeting. Meeting adjourned ut 10:45. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E . f+ebb, Jr. Selectmen' s IV eeting April 9, 1963 At an executive session in 'Town Hall, John P. Salter was appointed police chief and Charles �� . "oods, deputy chief. Police officers appointed xere s Henry S. Cahoon, John 4. Rolfe, Richard h. Woodman, David P. St ckney, Ashley Hunt, and Alan I . idams . Members of the committee appointed last week to look into the possibilities of -stablishinS a town forest, were present . They reported that Norman :'Jells was chairman, and Henry r'. liolfe, secretary. W. John b`Jesthafer is the third member. A list of classifications for town employees und„ r the new "Conflict of Interest" law was read. A warrant amounting to *12, 911.73 .vas approved. Auditor vi . Ashton Knight reported_ that there was 479, 926. in a checkirg account at the Merchants Bank, 913, 757. in a checking account at the First and Ocean, and yy69,232 . in a savings account . Constant Christuk appeared again before the board for a decision to do with the town' s encroachment on his Plum Island property. Four women from Hanov-r Street; Mrs . Phyllis 1 upuis, Mrs . Charlotte Horton, Mrs . Muriel Knight and Ivirs . Jean 'Tarrant , appeared to complain about a drainage problem. A club license for the sale of malt beverages was issued to the Ould Newbury Golf Club, Newburyport Turnpike, jtobert h . Kerr, manager. The license .vas issued subject to approval by the Q.B.C . It was noted that the Board of Health is seeking bids for rubbish collection at Plum Island. Permission was granted the Newbury Garden Club to plant trees at American Legion Park. A communication from the State noted that the appointment of Henry M . Short as Inspector of Slaughtering has been approved. Applications for head life guard at Plum Island this summer were received from Jack Wysong and John E. Welch. It was noted that the town' s assessment for operation cost of the Plum Island clam chlorination plant was 4�358.90 . A building permit was issued ciilliam Burns , Old Howley Road, for an addition to an existing building. Permission to use the Upper Green for a fair, Sat . .august 10, was granted the First Church of Newbury. Attention was called to a reservoir at the corner of Main and Church Streets in Byfield. 142 143 The board decided to request reports from all department heads to be submitted for the annual Town Meeting next Iviarch. Norman `'Jells inquired about a lot of land at the rear of Town Hall regarding the possibility of establishing a Little League 3aseball field. Renewal licenses were signed as follows : Hayden s . "ollins, Plum Island Boulevard, comrsol-i victuallers and Sunday; Beachcomber, Susan M . Villane, manager, Plum Island, Boulevard, common victuallers, Sunday, and Juke box; Kay moulton, Plum Island Boulevard, bait shop, and Sunday; Bell and Gorman, 275 High iwad, Sunday; Eugene Joubert, Hanover St . , Barber shop; and Joseph Russell, Plum Island Center, common victuallers and Sunday. Next meeting, Tuesday, April 16, 7 :30 P.M. PUBLIC BEARING April 9, 1963 A public hearing was held upon the application of John C . Fish to sell bait, tackle and equipment and to op gate a parking lot at Plum Island Center. Recorded as favoring the measure were : Gene Palumbo, Constant Christuk, and Charles W . Iviorse, Jr . There was no opposition. David S . Caldwell, a member of the Planning Board, appeared and requested an opinion of the board regarding its power to grant permission for businesses in a residential-agricultural zoned area under Section 4, :A-3 of the town' s Zoning by-law. A permit was granted to Fish with Chairman Knight and Henry E . ':7ebb in favor and Dr. Royce J. Noble opposed. Respectfully Submitted, SELECTMEN'S kEETlNG April 161, 1963 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.bi. Members Knight and Noble were present . Mr. Charles Small stated that he had submitted a letter to this Board on Nov. 29, 1962 to which he had received no reply. He stated that he believed that the property of his neighbor, Mr. Prest, is being used commercially in a residential area . :y decision of this Board, as to whether the Prest property is being so used, is requested. Mr. H . J. Becker, Jr. directed attention to Article 20, of the Town 71arrant of 1959, resulting in the authorization of a committee to study the appointment of a permanent police officer. Such a committee has never been appointed; the Board will take the matter under advisement . Mr. Parker of the Jewel :fill, Rowley, inquired as to the possibility of establishing a storage plant for waste oil near the town dump, Newbury. He was advised of the zoning regulation; no action was taken. Mrs . Dupres and others of Hanover St . , submitted preliminary bacteriological test results on water from the drainage area at the rear of their homes . It was decided that the State Dept . of Health would be asked to study the area . Town Counsel was present and, upon request, acted on the following matters . a . Approved forms to be used for classification under the conflict of interest law. b. Gave an opinion as to the powers and responsibilities of this Board under the Zoning Regulations as follows : ( 1) The Board is empowered to grant permits in exception to the Zoning Hegulation as it deems desirable, under Section 4-A-3 . (2) However, such permits must, by Massachusetts law, be granted sparingly_ 144 145 (3) Such permits must be in the best interest of the town, rather than of the individual. (4) Such permits must not be injurious or obnoxious to neighboring properties . c . In response to an inquiry by ivir . P. K. Lowell, Mr. Lo jko stated that the expenditure of funds for rubbish collection on Plum Island is legal as a Health measure by the Hoard of Health. Building permits were granted to ; a . Mr .& Mrs . hoger H. 'Xhurlow, Hanover Street . b. George Hilton, Plum Island ( addition to restaurant ) . c . Fred Haley, High at . ( removal of trailer to Plum Island) . d. J. T . Theriault, Plum Island (enlargement of porch) . The following school janitors were approved as special police, - Arthur Eaton, Edward Carpenter, Frederick Maguire. It was noted that a portion of the dam on Parker diver at Central 6t . has broken away. The selectmen will attempt to determine who is responsible for repairs, and will also check with the Department of Fisheries . Meeting adjourned at 10;00 P.Yl. R. J. Noble Acting Secretary Selectmen' s Meeting April 23, 1963 Meeting opened at 7;30. All present . Iviinutes of April 9 and 16 meetings were read. Following licenses were issued; Elias J. Ouellette - Bungalow Market, Common Victualler' s & Sunday Ice Cream. Richard Capolupo - Bait shop, fishing tackle, sporting goods and accessories . John Fish - P.I . Center, Bait shop, tackle and accessories . Samuel 4iatnick - Haverhill, Collector of junk, old metals, second-hand art . Alma and Arthur De Paul -Sunset Drive, Coraunon Victuallers, Sunday Ice Cream and Juke Sox. Fred J. Zarella - Fred' s Snack Bar, Common Victuallers, Sundry Ice Cream. Albert G. ,"lallace, Lunt Street, Pet Shop and garden center. Payroll approved - total �16,814.96 Board agreed to attend a meeting on Thursday April 25th, at Hanover Street to discuss a drainage problem. Voted to add clay fill to the dam at Green Pond as a temporary measure to maintain the water level . Leonard Knowles presented a drainage problem on Downfall Road; action delayed pending a visit to that area by State engineers . Sealed bids for Rubbish Collection at Plum Island were opened - and recorded as follows ; Ross Gadd 43,366 .00 r"dilliam Burns 2,939 .50 Sparkey' s 5,300.00 (cont . ) 146 147 (Cont . ) A. Lancester 46, 500.00 John D. hartnett 7, 500.00 John Mello 3, 127.00 Burns was awarded the contract and the method of payment was discussed during executive session. Jim Patten appeared before the board - for the purpose of a life guard' s job. Vinthrop Little requested a new flag for town hall - Selectmen concurred and voted to purchase same . James Redford appeard for the purpose of selling some town owned lots at Plum Island - :kction deferred pending a ruling from town counsel. It was determined that the dam in the area of the old woolen mill in Byfield is not the town' s responsibility since it is privately owned. Appointments of alternates to the planning board of appeals was deferred. Charles Small appeared before the board for a decision concerning the Prest property. The board unanimously agreed that the property was oeing used in the same manner now, as it was used by the previous owner, consequently no action will be taken to curb the boat stowage as presently being carried on by Prest . Constant Christuk again appeared before the board concerning the encroach- ment of a town road on his property. He was informed that the town would correct the situation. Three applications for hearing were issued as follows ; John Stokes - to estaolish a real estate office at 15 Northern 31vd. P.I . Constant Christuk to relocate a snack bar from Temple Drive and Sunset Blvd. to the Uest side of Sunset 31vd. Ernest 'v'lalton - to build an addition for a doctor' s office at the corner of Hanover and Green Streets . The following ouilding permits were issued; John Story - 240 High Road - to replace present roadside stand with a larger one . John Allen - 199 High Hoad - to convert a one car garage to a two car garage . John McDonnell - Rolfe' s Lane - to build a stable and barn . John D. O'Leary - 11 Riverview - to add a breezeway to his house . A letter was received from rienry Aolfe concerning road litter caused by uncovered trucks - select.ien will investigate . _k letter was received from Randolph 1hurlow concerning unsightly property about the town. Police Chief John Salter informed the board that he will not be able to continue cutting grass at American Legion Park because of the pressure of other work. Selectmen will fiiid a replacement . Town float was discussed concerning needed repair ate . Harbor Master Adams will be invited to the next board meeting for further discussion. The board went into executive session for the purpose of discussions with William Burns and Police Chief Salter. Meeting was adjourned at 11:40. Next meeting to be held on -,�pril 30th, at 7;30 P .M. Respectfully submitted, Henry E . '.Webb, Jr. Cl) 148 a�� To Selectmen Regarding granting of class 2 license to Brewer at Fentons gas station. Land area about 21 ,000 sq ft. Fenton says present storaF;c tanks on property are 1-8000, 1-6000, 2-4000 for gus ani a 1.00f) ;,1 tank for waste cif. MAY 30, 1990 TO: H.VERNE NOYES III THE ABOVE IS A COPY OF A DOCUMENT FOUND IN OUR FILES ON GAS TANK PERMITS. SELECTMEN ' S RECORDS INDICATE THAT BREWER'S HEARING WAS HELD ON APRIL 30, 1 ��u �csz- MARCI J. PEIRCE TOWN CLERK L{9 SELECTMEN' S MUTING April 30, 1963 149 1,teeting opened at 7:30 P.M . and Board went into executive session with Town Counsel where various legal matters were discussed. 4t 8:00 P .M . a public hearing was held concerning the application of Paul Gagnon and A . Lancaster for the purpose of conducting a bait selling business at the Plum Island ::airport . Lanca.ster answered questions pertairninE. to this proposed business . Constant Christuk and Downald Brewer spoke in f ivor; no one was opposed--permit was granted it a later executive session. The minutes of the Selectmen' s April 23rd meeting were read. James Redford inquired of the Selectmen, the status of the town owned, Plum Island lots ; ith respect to selling same . He was informed thit the Board would have a written answer from `iown Counsel at the Ittay 14th meeting. Walter Mulls requested funds for work which should be done on the upper green for conditioning the area for baseball playing. he will report to the Selectmen the estimiated amount of money involved. Mr. deldon appeared concerning the cutting of grass at the Byfield park. The Selectmen did not object providing the town' s liability problem could be resolved. Selectmen will. investigate . At 8 :15 P.M.a public hearing was held concerning an application by Donald Brewer for the purpose of conducting a used car business in the area of Fenton' s gas station at Plum Island. Brewer spoke in his own behalf and answered questions . Brewer also agreed to an 8 car limit . Speaking in favor were Lancaster, Gagnon, and b1cDonald, --no one opposed. Permit was granted during .a later executive session. Constant Christuk requested permission lag construct a gravel road at Plum Island for access to a lot which lie was interested in. Permission was granted. Mr. -7eldy wanted to be recorded in favor of correcting Knowles drainage problem in Byfield, which had been prestinted to the Board at an earlier date . ':feldy also has a drainage problem in the same :area . the Board will discuss these matters with State Engineers . The payroll was approved in the amount of ,�6,386 .44 . iviembers of the Planning Board appeared and requested legal information. Selectmen referred them to `1'own Counsel and suggested the Planning Board submit the question in writing. However, this is not absolutely necessary. henry Becker Jr. requested that listings of town owned lots at Plum Island be prepared and made public . Selectmen agreed and viill attempt to compile such a list . Henry Becker and others objected to a trailer at Plum Island and wanted information regarding the permit, etc . for this trailer. The Board will look into the matter. Harbormaster Adams reported that the town float is in extremely bad condition and suggested it not be put into the water. The Selectmen will inspect it and advise Adams . The Harbormaster was instructed to buy chain for the Plum Island buoys . A report was read regarding the State' s public access program under Chapter 715, Acts of 1962 . The Selectmen will advertise for a public hearing to be held klay 28th at 7 :30 P.M . to see if something can and should be done concerning this matter. Henry Becker requested a report of progress concerning Art . 20 of the 1959 Town Report . He was advised thit the Selectmen will appoint a conunittee to report at the next annual town meeting. Mr. Lima reported a drainage problem on Orchard street, Byfield. Selectmen deferred action until State Engineers can investigate . D. Blackadar reported that the goad purveyor had deposited brush on his land from the brush cutting operations in that area . road Surveyor will be notified to remove same . The Kiwanis was granted use of the Upper Green for .August 24th for their annual auction. ( Cont . over) 150 The following; building permits were issued; 0 . Christuk, new house on Jackson ,day, Plum Island Elliot Chapman, tool shed at 44 Hanover otreet Gilbert ',`lade, new porch, Johnson '',Jay Several "Conflict of Interest" applications to carry on business with the town were approved. Executive session held at 10:30 P.M . meeting adjourned at 11 :00 F-DI. Hespectfully submitted, henry E . 'V'ie bb, Jr. 151 Selectman's Meeting Niay 14, 1963 The minutes of the April 30th meeting were read. Tree ':'Darden Frank 3urns reported that all tree planting has been completed and the total cost was �p398.50. Forester `Villiam Pearson requested permission to purchase brooms, shovels, and hose for forest fire protection. 'l'he total cost of these purchases was estimated to be under 4200.00. Permission was granted. The payroll was signed in the amount of v13, 124.13 . One truck maintenance voucher was not approved . At 8:00 P.M . a public hearing was held for Ivirs . Barbara TyIcNulty for the purpose of buying and selling antiques and gifts in an existing building at 108 Main St . , Byfield. Mrs . McNulty spoke in her own behalf and answered several questions pertaining to the proposed business . Mrs . Ladue spoke in favor and no one opposed. The board voted unanimously to grant the permit . As a result of a previous trailer complaint by Plum Island residents, I'rir. Gustayson, former owner of the trailer in question, appeared before the board seeking clarification of the trailer permit, etc . He stated that the per-,at was issued in 1959 or 1960, however he could riot locate his copy of same . He also informed the board that the trailer had been sold to 1drs . Tetreault, the present occupant . Fars . Tetreault addressed the board concerning this issue . The board will investigate and resolve this matter. Mrs . &. Saunders applied for a public hearing concerning a business permit in a residential area . Hearing scheduled for June 11th at 8 :00 P.M. 11Ir. Parker applied for a public hearing concerning a business permit in a residential area . This hearing is scheduled fortune llth at 8 :15 P.M. Several conflict of interest applications for the purpose of doing business with the town, were approved. A discussion took place concerning the selectmen' s executive sessions for granting business permits . and also the public disclosure of the individual voting on issues discussed during executive sessions . The selectmen will obtain a ruling from Town Counsel. The board agreed to arrange a joint meeting with the planning board and the zoning board of appeals for the purpose of discussing the Plum Island situation with regards to the selling of town owned lots and the granting of building permits on same . The purchase of spare treads for the fire dept ' s half track was discussed . A fire company representative will be requested to meet with the board on May 28th for futher discussion. Mr. Herman Colby was hired for park mowing in Hyfield. A Mr. Cullen from '��inchester, owner of land on Forest Street in 3yfield notified the board that the road drain in that area was clogged. The board voted to purchase two rotary mowers at 445.00 each for the purpose of mowing grass at the cemetery in Oldtown. A comndttee for the purpose of presenting recommendations for a permanent police officer, as voted by the town in 1959, was named. the members are : Charles IVlorse, Jr. , - Henry Becker Jr. - Nilliam T . Brown. ,kssociate _members of the planning board of appeals were named as follows : John J. C .Coffin - IIalcolm Nood. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P -1A. Respectfully submitted, Henry Webb, Jr. 152 13 SELECTMEN'S MELTING Iviay 28, 1963 Public Hearing - 7 :30 f'gr proposed ramp and parking lot at Parker ttiver. After a discussion on this matter a show of hands was requested which resulted in 1 for, 21 opposed. Selectmen voted to indefinitely postpone action and Charles H. 11. Foster, Chairman of the public access board has been so notified. Public Hearing - 8 :00 for John F. Stokes to conduct a real estate office at Plum Island. Stokes spoke in his own behalf, no one opposed, permit was granted by unanimous vote . Public Hearing - 8 :15 for Constant Christuk Jr. to operate a snack bar on west side of Sunset Drive . Christuk spoke in his own behalf. Michael Villane was recorded in favor. recorded as opposed were Frank Gauvain, Sr. , Mr. Cameron, Dorothy Dumont and Joseph Dumont . Permit was denied by unanimous vote . Public Hearing - 8:30 for E . i'dalton to build an addition to an existing commercial building for a doetor' s office . t alton spoke in his own behalf . Charles Morse, Jr. was recorded in favor. Alexander Clark opposed. ?ermit was granted by unanimous vote . The 2 'week warrant was approved in the amount of �17,635.78. Licenses were granted to henry Darocki to buy and sell antiques and to Donald Fernald for a common victualler' s and Sunday ice cream. It was voted to purchase two "pavement narrows" signs and swan "thickly settled" signs . Chief John Salter was granted permission to purchase a typewriter for Police work. The Board voted to purchase spare half-track treads from the civil defense fund. Building permits were issued to Vi1liam Goodman, nichard Purington and John and Barbara Stowe . cD Tetreault ' s trailer situat on was discussed by Henry Becker and others . The Selectmen have since ruled that the trailer is properly positioned on the lot in question. holiday rules for Memorial Day liquor sales were announced. Iiiichael Villane requested a public hearing to conduct a snack shop at Plum Island. Hearing will be held on June 25th at 8 :00 P.IJI. The Board voted to purchase and paint 10 rubaish barrels to be placed at various locations around town. Chairman Knight was delegated to hire an attendant for the comfort station at Plum Island. On May 29th the Board met ��,ith State Engineers to discuss road repair work under Ch. 81 . Other road, bridge and drainage problems were resolved at this time . Fire Chief Pearson reported that hose bids have been received and the contract will be awarded in the near future . Dieeting adjourned at 11:00 P.1vi. Respectfully Submitted, Henry &. V'iebb, Jr. 154 SELECTLKEN'S MEETING 155 June 11, 1963 The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p.m. The minutes of the May 28th meeting were read. Mr. Kenneth LaFleur requested a public hearing for a real estate office and business to be located in his home in Orchard treet. Hearing will be held on July 9th at 8:00 p.m. The following licenses were signed: Anthony a Agrillo - Circle Parking Lot common victualers and Sunday ice cream H.K. and Rose M. Davis - Davis Corner common victualers and Sunday ice cream Barbara C. McNulty - The Well Sweep - Antiques June A Robinson - Rolfe's Lane - "Beauty Salon" Payroll was signed in the amount of $14,722.86. Public hearing was held at 8:00 p.m. for Fmily Saunders for the purpose of relocating a bird and fish business at Newbury Neck load. Priscilla Saunders represented the applicant. Bertram Savage and Albert Gallant spoke in favor, no one opposed. `fie permit was granted. A public hearing was held at 8:15 p.m. for Paul Parker for the purpose of establishing an oil storage business at Old lbwley Road. Parker spoke in his own behalf. �L lliam Dunn and Martin &rns were recorded in favor. Pert Lowell, Ibodbridge Thurlow, Mary Hoffche, and Charles Small opposed. Permit was denied. The following building permits were granted: Edward Tetreault - trailer at Plum Island Leonard Noel - new house Clyde & Elizabeth Smith - garage Joseph O'Donnell - Piazza Harold & Virginia Donovan - new house William McClellan - new house Worthen 9hylor - new porch Ib ster Fenton - new house Roland Moore - entrance and stairway A porch building permit for Roland Moore was denied since it did not meet zoning requirements. Permits for three advertizing signs for Edward mown were denied. The purchase of a water cooler and window fans for the town hall was discussed. If funds are available these items will be bought. The board voted to replace the present life guard telephones with walkie-talkie radios in the interest of economy and better service. The following life guards were named: Jack Wysong Extras : Stephen Atherton Clement Econis James Patten, Jr. Carl Wesselhoeft James Henneberry A meeting with Lawrence Bergen of the U.S. Army engineers was held on June 12th for a discussion of proposed dredging of Parker Fiver. A formal request for a survey of same has been made. Meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. 1tespectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 156 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 157 June 25th, 1963 A public hearing was held at 8:00 p.m. for Michael Yillane concerning a business permit for the purpose of conducting a snack bar business at a location off Northern Blvd. Yillane spoke in his own behalf. Speaking in opposition were George C. Colby, Gordon &gown, Elias Ouelette, Frank Mahoney, and William Ramsden. Permit was denied by unamimous note. The minutes of the June llth Selectmen' s meeting were read. Mr. and Mrs . Ed &own appeared before the board to discuss permits for 3 signs which the selectmen had rejected at a previous meeting. Temporary approval was given for two signs. Any final approval was held up pending further investigation by the board. Brown also re- ported a dangerous condition on Middle Road, which the Selectmen agreed to investigate. Sale hours for alcoholic beverages for the July 4th holiday were announced. The bi-monthly payroll was approved in the amount of $44,083.44. Several highway vouchers were held up pending clarification of same. The practice of using town highway equipment for private work was discussed. The selectmen will investigate this matter and take suitable action. The following building permits were issued: Alfreda and Harold Ihshame - porch D & B Construction Co. - new house John J. O 'Rouke - mobile home Emily `%unders - new building Head life guard - Jack Wysong, was instructed to have his crew report one day early for the purpose of cleaning up the beach at Plum Island. He was also informed that the police will cooperate in the town' s drive to curb littering on the beach. The board received a notice from the state that the town must formulate plumbing rules and regulations and appoint a plumbing inspector. This action was recently voted upon and accepted by the State Legislature. David Blackadar of D & B Gbnstruction presented a preliminary sketch of a proposed housing development on Orchard Street. The board in- formed him that a final layout drawn by an accepted engineer must be preanted before any further building permits will be approved. An executing session was held with Police (hief Salter. Problems were discussed concernsg littering, dragsters, speeders, etc. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 158 t� SELECTMEN'S MEETING 159 July 9, 1963 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. The following licenses were signed: Earl and Vera Senter - Senter' s Store - Common Victuallers & Sunday ice cram The Country Gore - Morgan Ave. - Common T►ictuallers. Raymond Stanwood, Jr. - Traffic Circle - Antiques. The following building permits were issued: Katherine Shaheen - addition to cottage. Alice BLxby - new house. Payroll approved in the amount of 34,107.21. Mr. Frank Dow appeared before the Board complaining of cattle doing damage to his property. A building permit for an addition to an existing building on lot 13B Sect. 13 at Jackson try was denied pending clarification of a sub- division of lot #13. Lot #13 had been recently divided into lot 13 A and 13 B. A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for Kenneth LaFleur for the purpose of conducting a real estate agency at his home on Orchard Street. LaFleur spoke in his own behalf. No one was in favor; no one opposed. Permit was granted by unanimous decision. Constant Christuk, Jr. requested a public hearing to be held Aug. 13 at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a business for the sale of varied beach items, excluding food stuffs. The proposed location would be on the west side of . Sunset Ihive. Permission was granted Mass. Electric for the relocation of a telephone pole on Middle Street. The Board voted to have Robert Bashaw straighten a curve on Sunset Drive. The Board voted to have George Perkins, Jr. paint the pxch and steps of the Town Hall. Permission was granted Mr. Conrad Hughson for the use of the Bjfield Town Hall on September 28th and 29th. The R)and agreed to grant Inland Moore a 14-day period starting July llth for the purpose of removing the porch on his building at Eordham Way. The porch is in violation of the zoning by-law. The Selectmen will meet at the property of Benjamin Pearson on Tuesday, July 16th to lay out the drainage plan as voted at the annual town meeting. An executive session was held at 9: 30 P.M. with Highway Surveyor, Ernest Ctuilford and his legal counsel for the purpose of discussing existing highway problems. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 160 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 161 July 23, 1963 The meeting was called to order at 7 30 P.M. with achard h. Knight and Royce J. Noble present. The following building permits were granted: Leighton D. Zx. construction of new house on a lot comprising Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 Block G. , Section 2, Plum Island. David H. Brown, removal of building to use as stable, Plum Is. Payroll in the amount of $18022.01 approved. Mr. Poland Moore regprted removal of porch from his house, as requested. Mr. Norman WSlls appeared before the lbard to seek assistance in obtaining an additional ball park in Newbury for use of the Newbury- Newburyport Little League. A building permit requested by Richard P. GL11, for constructioA of a house at Dartmouth and Exeter ways was denied pending clarification of the status of the lot under (Zap. 40-A, Section 5-A. Mr. Joseph S. Haydock requested a public hearing on his petition to have a real estate office at his home on Larkin Foad. Date of the herring was set for Aigust 27th at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Henry Becker, Jr. appeared before the Board to request that action be taken to prevent littering of the town parking lot on Plum Island. he also requested the Board to determine the number of arrests made to date for littering. A request by Alden P. Gurney, Gurney' s Marine for erection of two signs was denied. Respectfully Submitted, R. J. Noble, Acting Secretary 162 yrry���p� IIpF� i� SELECTMEN'S MEETING 163 August 6, 1963 Meeting opened at 7:30 P.M. The following building permits wore issued: Richard P. Gill - new building Lot #9 - Dartmouth Way, P.I . William Burns - new building - Old Rowley ibad, Old 55wn David Brown - Stable, =nchors Way, Old awn Gerald (base - Porch addition, 96 High Road, Old Town Payroll was approved in the amount of $1,057.69. The Mass. Electric Co. , was granted permission to locate a new pole on Temple Blvd. , P.I. The West Street drainage specifications were discussed and approved. Bids to be advertised and sealed bids to be returned by 5:00 P.M. August 27th. James L. Wile, Jr. wus appointed forester. The board voted to send a letter to Senator Graham requesting fav- orable action on the proposed groins at Plum Island. A discussion took place regarding the Town' s liability for maintenance and snow plowing of. town owned roads which have not been approved. Town counsel will be asked for a ruling. The board discussed the possibility of acquiring additional land adjacent to the town hall property for the purpose of future growth and also the development of land near the "Meeting House" pond for the purpose of a recreational area and little league ballpark. Town Clerk, Joe Rolfe, has been requested to compile a list of town owned roads which qualify for snow removal, etc . 71is list will be made public and snow removal, etc . by the town will be restricted to these roads. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry Webb, Jr. 164 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 165 August 13, 1963 Meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. The selectmen met in executive session with town counsel until 7: 55 P.M. Minutes of the two previous meetings were read. Dorothy C. Partridge, 82 Central 'greet, Byfield, was drawn for jury duty. A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for Constant Christuk, Jr. for the purpose of a business permit for the sale of varied beach items. The proposed business to be located on the west side of Sanset Drive, Plum Island. Atty. C. Francis Leary represented Christuk. No one else in favor. John Young was opposed. The selectmen did not reach a decision on. this matter. The payroll was approved in the amount of $13,870.97. The following building permits were issued: William L. Lyon - new home, 16th Street, P.I. Gene T. Palumbo - new home, 16th Street , P.I . Roy Orhn - new home, Faculty Drive, Byfield Governor Dummer Academy - addition to dormitory Governor Dummer Academy- -addition to dormitory Edward A. ` Ablpe - Mobile home, Gerard vhy, P.I. Stanley Stefanski appeared before the board to complain about a drainage problem in front of his home. He was told that this matter was not the town' s responsibility. The board agreed to instruct the highway surveyor to make minor repairs to 36th Street, 54th Street, and Hutchins Way, P.I. The board will also meet with the highway surveyor for the purpose of compiling a list of town roads which would come under town snow removal, etc. Selectman Noble was authorized to make a study of building fees and possible changes to the building permit procedure. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E Webb, Jr. 166 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 167 August 27, 1963 At 7:00 P.M. the selectmen met in executive session with the Highway Surveyor. At 8:00 P.M. the regular open meeting was held. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. The payroll was approved in the amount of $59,900.73. Auditor Ashton Knight adivsed the board that it will be necessary to borrow �35,000 for a 3 month period in lieu of taxes. The bond has been signed and sent for this amount. Sealed bids were received from 3 banks - the bid was awarded to the Merchants of Newburyport at 1.6% discounted which was the lowest received. A public hearing was held at 8: 15 for Joseph S. Haydock for a permit to conduct a real estate office in his home at 10 Larkin Road. Haydock spoke in his own behalf. No one else in favor, no one opposed. Permit was granted. Constant Christuk appeared before the board seeking information re- garding his request for a business permit. He was informed that the permit had been denied. Ray Walton appeared before the board to complain that the Newbury life guards had objected to his launching and beaching of a boat at Plum Island. He was informed that the guards had jurisdiction over that area and the selectmen would uphold their action. Head guard, Jack Wysong, informed the board that all life guards hired by t�_ e Town of Newbury hold senior life guard certificates. Wysong will present the board with his recommendations for next year. The board voted to have 100 "No Hunting" signs printed and placed in position so as to enforce the town's "no hunting" by-law. One bid was received for the Est greet drainage project. The contract was awarded to Fbbert Bashaw for $939.40 with ledge stipulation. The Board voted to have Marston' s pond cleared for the skating season. The Girl S;outs were granted permission to use the upper green on September loth for the purpose of distributing their new handbooks. Selectman Noble spoke of a public nuisance in Bffield. It was determined that this would require police action. The police was notified. The following building permits were issued: The Ould Newbury Associated - addition fo Cbffee Shoppe at High Road & Morgan Ave. Nicholas Ivone - porch addition - Central 8t. T. J. Cahill - relocate house - Annapolis Way Delmar Thomson - porch addition - 40th St. , P.I. John Packer - addition - 153 High Rd. Falardeau - garage - Harvard Way, P.I. Charles Bashaw - convert one family house to a two family house 29 High Rd. A transfer of funds will be requested - $2,000.00 - to Veteran's administration and $350.00 to Selectmen' s expenses. The Board met in executive session with police Chief Salter. Ninety-Five Motel was granted a Sunday dancing permit for September 1 & September 8 - Selectman Knight opposed. This motel was also granted a Sunday Entertainment permit for Sept. 1 & Sept. 8 - unanimous decision. Meeting was adjourned at 11 :40 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 168 l� SELECTMEN'S MEETING 169 September 10, 1963 The meeting opened at 7:30 P.M. The minutescf the August 27th meeting were read. The following building permits were issued. Joseph Dumont - garage - Jackson Way Kenneth Knowles - porch roof - Anchors Way Donald Lucas - new house - Fordham Way Wilbur Storer - boat house - Cottage Road Robert Burns - garage - Old Rowley Road Sadie Novak - porch - Old Point Road Philip Knapp - apartment - Pine Island Road The pay roll was approved in the amount of $60,110.32. Transferrs from the reserve funds were made as follows : Lifeguards $54.75, Parks ° 150.00, Interest $140.00 Civil Defense Director, Bertram Savage, requested and received in- formation regarding his use of C.D. funds for reinbursement for travel , etc. John P. Stowe, 2 Johnson Lane, was drawn for civil jury duty at Salem. Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. was awarded the contract for the correction of a drain on Forest Street. The board voted unanimoulsy Uot_to declare the Plum Island Erosion section as a disaster area. This stand was taken because of the legal advice obtained from town counsel. A notice from Town Gbunsel advised the board that the pending Clark case against the town was set for Oct. 3rd. The selectmen have since requested the case to be postponed because the date conflicts with the annual Massachusetts Selectmen's meeting which will be attended by all three Selectmen. The courts granted this postponement. A letter from Senator Leverett Saltonstall was read advising that the Army Corp of Engineers has been directed to make a reconnaissance investigation for the proposed dredging of Parker River. An executive session was held with Ibbert Colby and Frank Ibw. Jack udysong, head life guard, submitted his report to the board. The board was advised that the Walkie-Talkie radios used by the life guards were now available for other town departments. 95 Motor. Inn was granted Sunday dancing and entertainment licenses for Sept. 15 and 22. A second executive session was held after the public meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 170 171 EHERGENCY PROCEDURES Ch. 40 Sect. 6 - Reserve Fund may be used. Ch. 44 Sect 31 - Appropriations made at town meeting. These may be used only upon permission of the Bureau of tcounts. Mass. General Laws. Yol. 4, Pg. 475, Ch. 40, Sect. 5 - Public funds cannot be used for private purposes. 172 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 173 September 24, 1963 The meeting opened at 7: 30 P.M. with the reading of the minutes of the Sept. 10t meeting. Bids were opened for snow fence and the contract was awarded to Sears , Roebuck & Co. as low bidder. The Highway Surveyor will be contacted to supervise installation. The payroll w�.s approved in the amount of $22,032.52. Kenneth Reynolds appeared before the board to discuss the zoning bylaw as it applies to divided lots at Plum Island. He was informed that town counsel would be contacted again concerning this matter. The following building permitswere granted: Malcolm Hilton - addition - 26 Green Street Hans Van Leer - move building - Lot 140 D, P.I. Philip McCullough - move building - 49tb St. , P.I. James Hill - garage - 29 Pine Island Ed. Robert Cambell - shed - 2 Orchard Street A discussion took place concerning snow plowing, etc . of town owned and accepted roads. The list of approved roads will be released in the near future. It was announced that the 'bwn lbrester appointment of James Wile, Jr. had been straightened out and he has been sworn into office. Tree Warden Iiank Burns, presented a request from the New England Power Company for the removal of two trees on Main St. , Byfield. The request was granted. The Board voted unanimously to raise the hourly wages of the Town Police who became employed in private police work, such as policing public parties, directing traffic for road construction, etc. The new wage was set at $3.00 per hour. Rodney D. L'Italien of El Nichro Inc . requested an outdoor sign permit for a sign to be located in the vicinity of the traffic circle. Request was denied. The Board voted to request applications for the appointed position of plumbing inspector as required by the state. Authorization was given to a group of fire dept. members at Plum Island to post street signs at Plum Island as necessary. An app- ropriation for supplies for this project was also granted. It was voted to have the police department responsible for the placing of "No Hunting" signs as they apply to the hunting bylaw. The Board signed a deed for Armando DeCarolis for property purchased from the town in 1940. Selectman Noble reported that the new proposed building permit forms were ready for discussion. The matter will be taken up in the near future. Respectfully Submitted, H. E Webb, Jr. 174 SELECTMEN'S MP,ETING 175 October 8, 1963 Meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. A private session was held with two parties who own real estate at Plum Island. This meeting was to clarify a section of the zoning by-law pertaining to lot size and the division of a minimum lot. Present were the two parties involved, their counsel, two members of the zaoning board of appeals and town counsel. The regular public meeting opened at 8:00 P.M. with the reading of the minutes of the Sept. 24th meeting. Ashton Knight submitted the payroll and it was approved in the amount of $12,822.11. A billiard table permit was approved for the Wayside Motel . The yearly fee was set at $10.00 with the license running from May lst to May lst. It was voted to have the Highway surveyor apply gravel to the dump road to fill several holes. Three applications were received for the position of plumbing in- spector. The applicants were - Albert Wallace , Keith Walton, Sr. , and Robert Bashaw. No further action was taken. A discussion took place concerning the chapter 90 fund request for the coming year. The board agreed to ask for a total of $32,000.00 so as to finish the r'lum Island Blvd. work and possibly to replace the GL-ntral Street Ii-idge. The Selectmen received the F.C.C . license for the operation of the town' s portable radios. A notice from the State Health Ibpt. advised the board that oral polio vaccine was available. This information was forwarded to the Principal of the elementary school for appropriate action. Another Health Dept. notice warned of contaminated fish which was presently being sold at various places. All stores in the town have been contacted concerning this matter. The following building permits were issued: Malcolm Hilton - relocate building - 26 Green a. William McClellan - new house - 16 Oak Terrace Gunner lbw - porch addition - 17 Withinton St. Armand Doherty - porch roof - So. Blvd. P.I . A discussion took place concerning the new proposed building permit form and it was voted to hold a joint meeting with the planning board ondnesday, Oct. 9th for a further discussion of this matter. In view of the lengthy sessions of the board during recent weeks, it was voted to hold weekly sessions starting on Zesday, Oct . 151b at 7:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Henry E. *bb, Jr. 176 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 177 October 15, 1963 The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the issuing of the following building permits: Fred Harwood - 2 car garage - 21 Forest Street Harold Holmes - tool shed - 28 Central Street John O 'Rouke - raise cottage - Lot 116, Block E, P.I. Harold Pingree - garage - Old Rowley Road Minutes of the October 8tb meeting were read. The payroll was approved in the amount of U1,647.45. Richard Williams was granted permission to dig a trench across Bay View Lane for the purpose of replacing a water pipe to his well. A discussion took place regarding Chapter 90 funds for the year 1964s It was decided that the Central %reet bridge should have priority over any other Ch. 90 funds, due to poor condition of the bridge. A notice was received from the Health Dept. advising that a water- proofing material - namely X-33, was extremely toxic. Action has been taken regarding this matter. The Ould Newbury Associates was granted permission to hold a parade and halloween party on the upper green Oct. 26th at 7.00 P.M. A list of streets which will be plowed and sanded as needed, was released to the press. Robert Bashaw submitted a letter of qualifications for the position of town plumbing inspector. Selectman Noble presented further changes and recommendations for the new proposed building permit forms. These are presently under study by the board in the hopes of adopting same on Ja. 1, 1964. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 178 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 179 October 22, 1963 The meeting opened at 7:30 P.M. with the reading of the minutes of the Oct. 15tb meeting. The payroll .was approved in the amount of $47,042.29. Several transfers from the reserve fund appropriation will be requested as follows : Fire protection $1500.00 Selectmen' s expense $150.00 Wharf at Parker River $90.00 Parks 550.00 Walton Bros. was issued a building permit for a new house at 8 Maple Terr. Mr. & Mrs . Robert Ingleton of Graham Ave. complained to the board about parked cars blocking their driveways. Suitable signs will be erected and the police dept. ,�i11 be notified of the situation. It was reported that the Plum Island River bouys have been taken in and also that the Parker Fiver float had been removed from the river. The board voted to have a white broken line painted on the Plum Island Blvd. for traffic control - the money to be taken from the police appropriation. The following Ch. 90 request was reported: $28,000.00 for the rebuilding of Central a;. bridge, rebuilding a portion of Elm St. and a portion of North Main %. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Henry Fi vi ebb, Jr. 1S0 4 Z-.c 41 0y wr Ale �-x Fr crr i� ffjG�/rrt.� J� f'C 57�: rvD RID f ALL- -sue GAS'.: /y1 7i'� 1'.z`s 1 f � f S L }!)�D 4.. Sr � f // s ! 5c e 7.4 R W L) S7_ zk /:- 'ov tea f ,�o SELECTMEN'S MEETING 181 October 29, 1963 Meeting opened at 7: 30 with the reading of the Oct. 22md. minutes . The payroll was approved in the amount of $1,313.89. Josephine Shepard was drawn for jury duty, criminal court at Salem. An informal public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of explaining the town' s position in regards to snow plowing and sanding of town owned and or accepted roads and ways. The following building permits were issued: Miltiades Tzitzenikos - 5 permits for the building of summer homes at Harvard Way, P.I. , Sect. 5, Block 12, Lots 3, 41 5, 6, & 7. Stuart Hughes - enlarge kitchen & bedroom - Greentree Lane Enoil Levesque - tool shed - 2136 Forest St. Harold & Katherine Blackford - garage & farm shed - 84 Elm St. William McClellan - new home - 3 Hickory Lane Leonard Noel - new home - Lots 1&2 - Main &. Entertainment and dancing permit was issued for 95 Motel for Sunday, November 10tb. The meeting adjourned at 9:40P.M. Respectfully S.ibmitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 182 183 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 12, 1963 The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. and the minutes of the Oct. 29t Selectmen' s meeting were read. The payroll was approved in the amount of � 15,751.38. Atty. Reginald Ferness appeared before the board. He represented the following townspeople: Philip Fogg David Caldwell Harold Rogers Kenneth Rogers Arthur Steele Herbert Fbgers Randolph Thurlow Charles Bashaw Leon Senior all of whom object to the wording of the town's no-hunting signs. After discussing the matter, the Selectmen agreed to confer with town counsel to determine the legality of the signs, and advise Atty. Ferness of same. Several money transfers were requested as follows: Treasurer' s expense $150.00 Collector's expense 75.00 Assessor' s expense 200.00 The following building permits were issued: Mathew Wawro - garage - Elm Street Ashley Hunt - garage & breezeway - Riverview Dr. Frank Robinson - porch - Rolfes Lane Leonard Dobson - porch - Old Point Rd. Protection Fire Gb. AL requested and received permission to use the Byfield town hall on Dec . 10t. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 184 ice' 185 SELECTMEN'S MEETING November 26, 1963 The following Liquor Licenses were granted, subject to approval of the Alcoholic 2everages Contraol Commission. Package Goods Store - All kinds of alcoholic beverages. Guilford' s Package Store, Roberta B. Guilford, Manager, Plum Island Blvd. The Corner Cupboard, Inc . - Albert J. Bateman, Manager, 4 Hanover Street Package Goods Store - Wines and Malt Beverages. Hayden S. Collins - Plum Island Blvd. Arthur Bulgaris - d/b/a Art ' s Package Store - 51 Orchard St. Frederick J. Zarella - d/b/a - Fred' s Package Store, Corner of Northern avd. and 43rd. St. Arthur & Marcella Young - Town & Country Store - 53 Main 8b. Restaurant - All kinds of Alcoholic Beverage. Wayside Motel of Byfield, Inc. - Dominic Menesale , Manager 38 Wayside Ave. Beachcomber Restaurant, Inc . - Susan M. Villane, Manager Plum Island Blvd. A license was granted to Mary A. Webber, Plum Is. Blvd. for antiques and second-hand articles. The following building permits were issued: Joseph .William Jaques - new house - 42 Parker St. Helen Regan - oil stowage shed - Pine Is. Road William Maynard appeared before the board for a discussion of aerial spraying of greenhead fly and mosquito control. He was informed that any money spent for this purpose must be appropriated at the annual town meeting in March. The payroll was approved in the amount of $59,939.55• Herbert Little was granted permission to erect a sign at his place of business on Green St. - Knight & Webb for - Noble abstaining. The board voted to ban all-night parking on town streets from Dec . 1 to April 1, in the interest of snow removal. It was voted to contact the town counsel by letter in regards to several matters, including the present Rini - Haven situation at Plum Island, the possibility of plowing Little ' s Lane under the so-called 20 year road acceptance law and the possibility of div- orcing the town from the mosquito control program. It was announced that "Restricted Dumping" signs had been placed along the Pine Island road tree dumping site. The Georgetown Gbnstruction Gb. requested a hearing for the install- ation of a underground gasoline storage tank. The hearing will take place Dec . loth at 8:00 P.M. The board was informed that the Byfield Town Hall was in need of minor roof repair and also a new rope for the flag pole. It was voted to have these matters corrected as soon as possible. A notice from the Town 8>rest committee was received advising the board that an article for a five man conservation commission would be placed before the town for acceptance at the annual town meeting. the selectmen agreed to have the planning board submit this article. Town counsel advised the board that the present hunting by-law signs as posted are legal. Atty. Ferness has been so notified. The meeting adjouned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 186 0 1 1 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 187 December 10, 1963 The Selectmen met in executive session at 7:00 P.M. with the zoning board of appeals , town clerk, Walton Bros. , and town counsel for the purpose of discussing various aspects of the pending zoning litigation, Clark vs. Town of Newbury. At 8:00 P.M. a public hearing was held, the Georgetown Construction Co. requesting a permit to install a 3,000 gallon underground gasoline tank at their place of Business. Russell W. Gillette appeared for the company - no one else in favor - no one opposed - permit was granted. The payroll was signed in the amount of $26,090.12. A lengthy discussion took place concerning the need for transferring money to various town departments which are either overdrawn or running low. The board voted to hold a special town meeting on Dec. 27ib at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of transferring various funds and finishing town business for the fiscal year. Several transfers were made from the reserve fund as follows: Assessor's expense $25.00 Fire Protection U675.00 Town Hall Maintenance $55.00 Truck Maintenance 4275.00 TOTAL: $1,030.00 The following licenses were granted: Victuallers - Pete ' s Barn & 95 Inc . Dancing - Pete 's Barn & 95 Inc . Motel - first American Associates The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 188 � c� 1 1 1 189 December 17, 1963 Granted subject to approval of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission: All Alcoholic Beverage, Club License to Ninety Five Inc . , John 0. Cimaglia, Manager Coin operated Pool Table Lic . - Coin operated 8' Shuffle Board, Eight Player. - Lic . Wayside Motel of Byfield, Inc. , Dominic Menesale, Manager Liquor Licenses signed, approved by A.B.C. All Alcoholic Beverage, Common Victualer. Wayside Motel of Byfield, Inc . Dominic Menesale , Manager All Alcoholic Beverage, Package Goods Store Guilford' s Package Goods Store, Inc. Roberts B. Guilford, Manager. Wines and Malt Beverages, Package Goods Store Arthur Bulgaris, D/B/A Art' s Package Store. Arthur and Marcella Young D/B/A 'bwn and Country tore. December 23, 1963 Liquor Licenses signed, Approved by A.B.C . All &coholic Beverage, Common Victualer Beachcomber Restaurant, Inc. Susan M. 1illane, Manager All Alcoholic Beverage, Package Goods Store The Corner Cupboard, Inc . Albert J. Bateman, Manager All Alcoholic Beverage, Club License Ninety Five, Inc . John 0. Gimaglia, Manager Wines and Malt Beverage, Package Goods &ore Hayden S Gbllins Frederick J. Zarella, D/B/A Fred' s Package Store 190 SEIECTMEN'S MEETING 1 9 1 December 27, 1963 Meeting was called to order at 8:30 P.M. The minutes of the Dec . 10t meeting were read. Auditor Ashton Knight presented the payroll and it was signed in the amount of $4,539.41. The following license renewals were signed: vlayside hotel of Byfield - Common Victualer, dancing, motel and juke box. Donald G. Brown - Used car dealer - class 2 Fenton's Garage - Used car dealer - class 2 Albert J. Goldberg - Newbury Auto Sales - motor vehicle junk license - class 3 A discussion with town counsel took place regarding outdoor adver- tising laws. The board was informed that all signs erected within the town were subject to the board's approval. The board voted to hold a joint meeting on Jan. lib at 7:30 P.M. with the planning board and the zoning board of appeals , for the purpose of discussing possible zoning by-law changes. A letter was received from the Mass. Dept. of Corporations and Taxation declaring the amount of bonding necessary for various town officials. The Selectmen will t :ke required action to comply. The Dept. of Public Works notified the board that $6,682.18 will be available for Chapter 90 work under Chapter 822, Acts of 1963. This appropriation is over and above regular Chapter 90 money. The U.S. Army Corp of Tigineers advised the board that they have under consideration an application of the Mass. Dept. of Public Works, Division of Waterways, a permit to construct and maintain two stone groins at Plum Island. Anyone desiring to submit a statement pro or con is invited to do so. At 9:45 P.M. the board met in executive session with town counsel. The meeting adjourned at 10: 15 P.M. Respectfully azbmitted, Henry E. ebb, Jr. 192 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 193 January 14, 1964 The meeting opened at 7: 30 P.M. with the reading of the minutes of the Dec . �7t Selectmen's meeting. The following licenses were signed: Common Yictual.er: .Elsie 0. 'Lurlow - 264 High Road Charles L. Melanson - Northern avd. Mrs. William Goodman - Plum Island Airport Arthur & Marcella Young - 53 Main St. Ice Cream: Arthur & Marcella Young - 53 Main St. Used Car baler's license - class 2 Nicholas J. Ivonne - 32 Central St. Antiques, Gifts & Second Hand Articles: Elsie 0. Thurlow - 264 High Foad �Irescott & Margaret Spalding - 313 High Road Nicholas Arakelian - 5-7 Hanover Street Mr. Hollis Grant, 68 Green St. , appeared before the board to discuss tree removal work. The payroll waN approved in the amount of $5,970.25, Jan. �9t U23,019.09. The following appointments were made to fill existing vacancies: Martin Rirns - Tree �V'arden Harold Pingree- Surveyor of lumber and measurer of wood and bark. Francis Welch - Registrar of voters. Mr. Philip Robichaud requested information concernig the acceptance of a portion of Paul 's Way. He was referred to the planning board. Membership in the Massachusetts Selectmen' s Association was re- newed for 1964.. Town Clerk rblfe advised the board that nomination papers and warrant articles for the annual town meeting, must be presented no later than 5:00 P.M. Feb. 15th. Also that the annual town meeting will be held March 17t and elections will be held on March 21st. The status of the proposed Parker River dredging was questioned and the board voted to contact the proper parties for information regarding this matter. It was voted to start work on the 1964 budget, on Tuesday, Jan. 21st. The board received written notice from the planning board requesting a joint meeting for the purpose of appointing a new member to the unexpired term of member Elliot P. Knight. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully 4ibmitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 194 w,a SELECTMEN'S MEETING 195 February 4, 1964 The meeting opened at 7:30 P.M. with the reading of the Jan. 14t Selectmen' s meeting. Town Clerk Rolfe presented the following license renewals which were approved: Muriel C. Lima - Gift Shop Plum Is. Taxpayers Assoc . - Common victuler's and dance hall. A brief meeting took place with Rolfe concerning budget figures for the town clerk's office and Town and assistance appropriations. Civil Defense director, Bertram Savage, requested and was granted permission to purchase a radio for C .D. use. Philip Robichaud of Paul 's Way presented a plan for the acceptance of a portion of Paul ' s Way. The board signed the plan and for- warded same to the Town clerk. Russell Perry presented a plan for the acceptance of a portion of Maple Terrace. The board also signed this plan and forwarded to the Town Clerk. The payroll was approved in the amount of $7,163.89. The following building permits were issued: Robert Colby - Milk room Beatrice Shattuck - remodel and construct an addition to an existing garage. Arthur Scott, Jr. - garage and stowage building The state notified the board that the 1964 Ch. 90 allotment would be a total of $22,000 which may be used for Central St. bridge repair and other projects. highway surveyor, Guilford, met to discuss possibe additions and or changes to present highway equipment. Furthur work was done on the Selectmen's budget. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Respectfully &bmitted, Henry E. *bb, Jr. 196 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 197 February 11, 1964 The meeting was opened at 7:30 P.M. with the reading of the minutes of the Feb. 4th. Selectmen' s meeting. The payroll was approved in .the amount of �23,216.56. Mrs. Stanley Stefanski requested information concerning the establishment of a real estate office at her home on Elm St. The board informed her that due to recent court action on part 4A3 of our zoning by-law, the Selectmen could no longer grant business permits in agricultural - residential areas. The board referred her to the planning board and the zoning board of appeals. Mr. L. Donald Phillips also requested information relative to 4A3 of the zoning by-law. He also was referred to the two boards mentioned in the Stefanski request. A building permit was issued to Norman Maguire for a garage at 4 Low St. An antique license was issued to Malcolm and Alice Wood, High Pd. A joint meeting was held with the finance board for the purpose of discussing the proposed Selectmen' s budget. The meeting adjourned at 11: 15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 198 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 199 February 18, 1964 The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the reading of the Feb. llth Selectmen' s meeting minutes. The payroll was approved in the amount of $4,065.28. Desiree Rogers asked and received permission to sell poppies on election day, March 21, 1964 at the Byfield Town Hall. Raymond & Hay Moulton obtained a building permit for an addition to and the raising of a building at P.I . Blvd. Warrant articles as submitted by the board, were discussed. The board voted unanimously to appeal the recent Superior Court decision - Clark vs. Town of Newbury - 4A3 part of Newbury' s zoning by-law. A license renewal was issued to John Fish for bait shop and parking lot at P.I. center. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully ibmitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 200 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 201 February 25, 1964 The meeting opened at 7: 30 P.M. with the reading of the minutes of the Feb. 18t Selectmen 's meeting. A public hearing was held for the proposed town acceptance of a portion of Paul Way. Norman Wells spoke in favor - also Keith Walton, Sr. spoke in favor - no one opposed. A public hearl.ng was held for the proposed town acceptance of a portion of Maple Terrace. Russell Perry and Keith Walton, Sr. spoke infavor - no one opposed. A public hearing was held for the proposed town acceptance of South Boston Street. The board of Selectmen have sponsored this article and spoke in favor. Keith Walton, Sr. also spoke in favor no one opposed. The payroll was approved in the amount of $22,997.52. Mr. Sheldon Lane of a local Fish & Game Club asked permission for the discharge of firearms on a specified Sunday for the purpose of competitive shooting as sponsored by the club. This shoot to take place on the State reservation in the western division area. Permission was granted. On March 2nd a joint meeting was held with the finance committee and highway Surveyor for the purpose of discussing snow removal funds and proposed town highway equipment. The Feb. 25tn meetng adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully Sa.bmitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 202 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 203 March 10, 1964 The meeting was held at the Byfield town hall and was opened at 7:30 P.M. with the reading of the minutes of the Feb. 25t meeting. The payroll was approved in the amount of $12,492.36, and it was agreed that all future vouchers from all departments should contain the signature or signatures of the person or persons qualified to sign same. The following building permits were issued:: Charles Melanson - Lot #234, Block E, 2nd St. - new home Albert Shute, 37 Main St. , Byf. - addition to existing building Harold Priest - Lot 14, Block H, Cinder Ave. - Cellar under existing building Frank Searle appeared before the board requesting a public hearing for a 2,000 gallon increase in gasoline stowage. The hearing will take place on April 14t at 8:00 P.M. A public hearing took place at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of town acceptance of South Boston Greet. The selectmen were in favor - no one was opposed. A meeting with a member of the school committee took place to discuss the repair and fire insurance due to the recent fire at Woodbridge School. Protection Fire Co. #2 requested the use of the upper green for their annual carnival to take place on June 18, 19 and 20t. Permission was granted. Respectfully azbmitted, Henry E. Webb, Jr. 204 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 205 March 23, 1964 The organizational meeting of the Selectmen was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. at which time the following officers were chosen for the current year. Henry E. Webb, Jr. - Chairman R. J. Noble - Secretary The minutes of the previous meeting of March 10 were read by the former secretary and were duly approved. Conceuing correspondence received since the previous meeting, the following action was taken: a. A report on lodging facilities within the town will be filed with the state after consultation with the authorities at Gov. Dummer Acadamy b. This Board went on record as opposed to Bill 5-398 relating to mandatory teachers minimun salary and our Representatives will be so advised. c . An application by....... _for an out-door sign to be placed at was denies as being contrary to estab- lished policy_ana_not in the best interests of the town. The Mass will be so advised. In executive session, the following appointments were made: Winthrop L. Little - Janitor, Town Hall, Oldtown Robert H. Field - Janitor, Town Hall, Byfield Ralph A. Webb - Finance Comm. W. Malcolm Lunt - Finance Comm. Herbert J. Dennis - Field Driver and Pound Keeper Hallet W. Noyes - Supt. of Burial Grounds Lucy M. Plumer - Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles A. Plumer - Registrar of Voters Wm. T. Colby, Jr. - Supt. of Moth Work Henry M. Short - Dog officer, Cattle Inspector Henry E. Webb, Jr. - Agent of Workingmens Compensation Robert E. Thurston - Agent of Veterans Fence Viewers: -------------- Robert J. Colby Nicholas Bulgaris Leonard Ilsley Malcolm C. Gbod Samuel `1'raister Joseph Storey Wei hers of Hay_and_other Commodities _ Albert J. Golfberg l7ewell Aaaas Lawrence C. Brown Cedric K. Little Surveyors_of_Lumber_& Measurers of Wood & Bark --- ---------------------- Harold E. Pingree Cedric K. Little Arthur S. Page, Jr. C. Edward Whitley Richard R. Rogers - Agent of Board of Health Richard R. Rogers - Chief of Police Special_Police Benjamin Pearson Arthur R. Eaton Edward Carpenter Frederick Maguire Leo W. Bergeron Henry M. Short Alan I. Adams George i1ilton Robert H. Field F_i_r_e_E ,Eineers Charles A. Plumer Wallace 0. Pearson James L. Wile, Jr. Russell L. Colby Leon E. Senior Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. John S. Rock Alan I. Adams - Harbor Master George hilton - Asst. Harbor Master Donald G. Mutch - Inspector of Wires John K. `lhistlewood - Clam Constable Alan I. Adams - Clam Constable Richard R. fbgers - Chairman, Clam Constables Henry J. BPcker, Jr. - Zoning board of appeals Lawrence C. &own - Zoning Board of appeals Gray W. Adams - Zoning Board of appeals 206 Ufa SELECTMEN'S MEETING 207 March 23, 1964 (cunt) Charles W. 6avage - Planning Board of Appeals Bertram E. Savage, Jr. - Dir. of Civilian Defense On return to open session, Auditor W. Ashton Knight presented bills which were approved in the amount of $29,506.02. ($27,886.32 + $1,469.70 Welfare. ) Meeting adjourned at 9: 30 P.M. tiespectfully 3ibmitted, R. J. Noble 208 SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 31, 1964 L oT 0. 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Mrs. G. E. McPhail, Jr. Main St. , inquired as to the reason for appointment of new Police Chief and was informed by the chairman that his appointment having been made, no purpose would be served in further discussion. 3. fir. John -Yish presented an application for an addition to his ba shop, glum Island. Itvas suggested that the application be withheld pending a determination on relevant legal case now pending. 4. Permit granted to Walton Bros . to build a dwelling on Anchor Way. 5. Mr. Keith Walton appeared to request a modification of a permit previously granted for building an addition to a garage for Mrs. Beatrice Shattuck to allow increased width and depth. Granted. 6. Mr. Jack Wysong submitted application for Chief Lifeguard for the coming season. 7. A payroll in the amount of $3,302.73 was approved. 8. Resignation of John Rolfe and John Salter as police officers have been received. 9. Permit to Mr. Ronald Rogers to build an addition to a dwelling at 133A Main St. was granted. 10. Specifications for a new wharf at Parker River and for an ad- ditional office for the Selectmen at Town Hall , Oldtown, were dis- cussed. Both specifications will be submitted to two or more builders for bids. Permission was granted to Percival M. Lowell to re-erect a sign located on Newbury Neck Road. 11. Application for appointment to the Conservation Commission have been received as follows: David Stickney Don Mutchler Henry Rolfe Verne Noyes Norman Wells Arthur Page Herbert Rogers Bertram Savage Frank 1 rank Gri c e 12. Insurance adjustment on Woodbridge School was discussed. The School Committee will request contractors to list fire damage sep- arately from other work on estimate submitted and this information will be submitted to the adjuster as a basis for discussion and determination of final figures. 13. Mr. William Mahoney of Montgomery Park has complained that rub- bish is being dumped in Meetinghouse Pond. The Police Chief will be asked to investigate this matter and also a dust nuisance at a business property on Plum Island. 14. The Moderator will meet with the Selectmen on April 7 at 8:00 P.M. to nominate a School Needs Committee. 15. Police matters were discussed in executive session with the Police Chief. Charles W. vbods was appointed Deputy Chief. Police officers appointed were: Charles W. Woods Richard Woodman Ashley Hunt David P. Stickney Henry S. Cahoon Specifications for the police cruiser were reviewed and will be put in final form as soon as possible. 16. Meeting adjourned at 10: 30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, R. J. Noble, Sec. 218 tr;r,� SELECTMEN'S MEETING April 7, 1964 Preliminary meeting with Mr. Lojko to discuss status and probable costs ($800.00) of appeal of Clark case (re 4A3 zoning laws) to Supreme Ct. . 1. Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called or order at 8:00 P.M. 2. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. 3. Meeting with insurance adjuster over fire loss at Woodbridge School set for 4:00 P.M. Thursday, April 9, 1964. 4. Licenses granted as follows : Common )Lctualer's License Ould Newbur7T Golf Club, Robert A. Bashaw, Mgr. Joseph Russell "Sand Bar" Plum Is. Center Hayden S. Cbllins , Plum Is. Blvd. Susan M. Villane, "Beachcomber" Restaurant, Plum Is. Blvd. Elias Ouelette "Bungalow Market" No. Blvd. Ice Cream (Sunday Lic . ) Joseph i-zssell "Sand Bar" Plum Is. Center Hayden S. Cbllins, Plum Is. Blvd. Elias Ouelette "Bungalow Market" No. Blvd. Juke Box "Beachcomber" Restaurant, Susan M. Villane, Mgr. P. Is. Blvd. Bait Shop Philip Robichaud, Northerly side of Hanover St. at B&M Railroad Tracks, Easterly. 5. Edith H. Webber, 85 Central St. , drawn for jury duty at 6. Payroll in the amount of �3,019.99 approved. 7. Building permits granted as follows: Mr. & Mrs. John Zabriskie, dwelling Lot 10, Blk. 8 Plum. Is. Judith Vezinot - Dwelling, Plum. Is. John Salter - garage, Chute St. Christina Hardy - removal of shed, 1 River St. rlustafa Trod - storage bldg. , Newbury Neck Rd. 8. In a meeting with Moderator Alexander Clark, the Committee for study of school needs has appointed as follows : Arthur Johnson Dr. Francis Murdy Worthen Taylor David Caldwell to serve with the three members of the school committee. 9. The request of Forester, James L. Wile, for expenditure of $105.00 for brooms and shovels for the two fire departments was approved. Specifications for a police cruiser were completed. Copies al_,e to be available -to bidders on April 9, 1964 at Town Hall. 10. Paul Gagnon was appointed custodian of comfort station at P.I. 11. A meeting with Tree Warden, Colby, to discuss clean up of parks and tree planting was set for April 14+tb, 1964 12. A meeting with Highway Surveyor, Guilford, to discuss specifica- tions for road equipment will be arranged for April 14, 1964. 13. Bids were received and contracts awarded as follows: Selectmen' s office, Town Hall - Robert Bashaw $798.51 Float , Parker River - Old Town Builders (Taylor) $580.00 Meeting adjourned at 9: 30 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, R. J. Noble, Sec. 220 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 209 April 14, 1964 1. Meeting called to order at 7: 30 P.M. and minutes of previous meeting read and approved. 2. Mr. John Sullivan and Alfred Ferreira appeared on behalf of the Joffa Trust, purchaser of the 95 Motel , concerning licenses to operate the motel and dining room. As regards the liquor license, they were referred to the Town Clerk, Jos. D. Rolfe. 3. At 8:00 P.M. , a hearing was held on petition of Frank Searle for additional storage of gasoline at Main %. Martin Burns , Arthur Jo ,nson, David Caldwell, Planning Board, and John Salter spoke in favor - none opposed. Permission granted. 4. Police Chief Rogers appeared before the Board with Master Sargeant Bergeron and Airman Huttel from Pease Airforce Base to explain the program of training police dogs, as well as cost and advantages to the police dept. The Board of Selectmen will give this matter further consideration. Total cost would be about 5375.00. 5. Payroll in the amount of $18,588.91 was approved. 6. Building permit was granted to Gordon Z Locke for addition to dwelling at 16 Hay St. 7. Application for service in the life guard was received from 8. Mr. Joseph Jaques, 42 Parker St. , appeared to request filling of a ditch on Parker St. The use of available funds for this purpose will be discussed with the state engineers. 9. Mr. Stefanski, Elm St. , appeared to request inprovement of drainage on Elm St. He was advised that nothing can be done until Chap. 90 maintenance funds are available. 10. Mr. Colby, Tree Warden, appeared to discuss clean-up of the parks and planting of trees. Mr. Colby will proceed at once to clean up work. 11. The schedule for collection of rubbish on Plum Island was an- nounced. Collection will be made by Wm. Bzrns. 12. Mr. Robert MacKinnon of the Army Eng. Corps(arranged meeting with) on Thursday, April 16, 1964 to discuss preparation for hearing on dredging of Parker River. (Hearing will be held June 4) 13. First Church of Newbury ( Mr. Leslie Noyes) requested use of upper green on Aug. 22 or Aug. 29 for church fair. - Granted. 14. Specifications for 2 ton truck tote purchase, by town was dis- cussed with highway Surveyor, Uuilford. 15. The janitor at town hall., Byfield, was authorized to purchase a stepladder for use at Town Hall. 16. The status of the building permit previousle granted to Mustafar Trod was reviewed with Mr. Trod present. No action was taken concerning this permit. Adjourned at 10: 30 P.M. Respectfully 3zbmitted, R. J. Noble Since meeting, following action by Selectmen has been taken. 210 v SELECTMEN'S MEETING 211 April 28, 1964 1. Meeting called to order at 7: 30 P.M. 2. ilinutes of previous meeting omitted because of press of business. 3. Bids for police cruiser received as follows: Collis Chevrolet $2,295.00 Bolles Motors $2,517.12 Nanzi Dodge Co. $2,547.59 Peterson Ford Cb. $2,290.00 Award made to Collis Chevrolet for delivery in approx. 4 weeks. 4. Bids for 400 tons Bittiminous Concrete to be delivered in place, received as follows : Merrimack Paving 6.49/tan 2116 Town Pay Day Essex Bitaminous Concrete Corp. 6.53/ " 11 it It it Trimount " Products Co. 6.74/ " " It Of if Awarded to Merrimack Paving. 5. Met as Licensing Board to hear reason of John 0. Cimaglia, 95 Inc, as why club liquor license should not be cancelled or revoked. It was learned that transfer of title in sale of 95, Inc . had not yet been effected. Pending further investigation of the status of this license by town counsel and/or actual sale of the property, the license will be allowed to stay in force. 6. Payroll in the amount of $2,0614.00 was approved. ($19,161.75 + $11452.25) 7. William L. Harlow, Central St. , appeared to inquire as to collection of rubbish on Plum Island and was informed that arrange- ments had been made on a monthly basis - no bidding on contract being necessary. 8. In a meeting with 11r. Colby, Tree Warde, the work performed to date in cleaning the parks, trimming of trees and new plantings were discussed. Benches for the Martha Pearson playground are to be provided. 9. Hilfer Realty Trust requested permit for removal of gravel and fill from rear of property of Harry Jaques , Parker St. A hearing date was set for May 12. 10. Building permits were issued as follows: Charles Waterman, 1 Low St. - reconstruct chicken house D&B Construction(David Blackadar) dwelling - Orchard St. John Andrewskiewiscz , 2 car garage - Newburyport Tnpke. 4'rthur Kinney, Jr. - Garage & Breezeway, 147 Main St. Mr. McClellan, 11 Oak Terrace, dwelling 11. Adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully Submitted R. J. Noble, Sec. 212 n CM d:<yd 213 Common Victualer Lillian Jurgel and Doris Brown, "Hilton' s Stand" No. Rivd. Ninety-Five Motor Inc, - Joseph E. Prestejohn, Manager Ice Cream (Sunday) Lillian Jurgel and Doris Brown, "Hilton's Stand" No. Blvd. Kay Moulton, Plum Island Blvd. Lot 5, Block 3, Sec . J. Bell and Gorman, 275 High .Road Antiques and Gift Shop Miriam Jarvis, Elm. St. Bait Shop Kay Moulton, Plum Island Blvd. Lot 5, Block 3, Sec. J Selectmen signed warrant for Presidential Primary, Tuesday, April 28, 1964. 214 SELECTMEN'S MLETING 215 May 12, 1964 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Minutes of the previous meeting was read and accepted. 3. The following list of licenses were approved and signed: Mrs. William Goodman, "Sky Flyer Snack Bar" Plum Is. Airport Ice Cream (Sunday) William R. Pearson, 2 Central St. - Ice Cream (Sunday) Alma and Arthur DePaul, Corner of Sunset Drive and Plum Is. Blvd. - Common Victualers - Ice Cream (Sunday) , Juke Box Noyes ' Ice Cream, 54 High R. Amon Victualers Ice Cream (Sun Fred J. Zarella , e s Snack Bar - Northern Blvd. Common Victualers - Ice Cream (Sunday) 1hilip Robichaud, Hanover St. & B&M RR Tracks - Antique Shop 4. Building permits were issued as follows: William Doyle, dwelling, 215 High Road Theodore Gurski, garage, 18 Riverview Drive Robert Nicoll, tool shed, 124 Main St. Edwin Leavitt, storage shed, 18 Moody St. William Simard, dwelling, Lot 14, Block 9, Sect. F. P:I. 5. Chairman announced that the Board would meet wity the State Engineers on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 A.M. for inspection of roads. 6. A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of Hilfer Realty for a permit to remove gravel and fill from a location at the rear of 28 Parker St. Mr. Bruce Hill and Mr. Harry Jaques spoke in favor. Mr. Hayden Eaton and Mr. Robert Miller were Opposed. No decision was reached and it was agreed that all parties would meet Thursday, May 14 at 9:00 A.M. to inspect the property. 7. A payroll in the amount of $16,676.50 was approved. 8. A request by Mr. Bertram Savage on behalf of Emily Saunders for a permit for a directional sign to be placed at either end of Newbury Neck Road was denied. 9. Mr. Bertram Savage, as director of Civil Defense, suggested the formation of an Auxilliary Police force. Information as to the success of such a force in surrounding towns will be discussed at a later meeting. 10. The request of Mr. Albert Wilson, 21 Central St. , for a permit to conduct a fruit and vegetable stand of P.I. was denied in view of current litigation. 11. A request by Mrs. �uth s Wks for°street signs on High Road will be brought to the attention of the state highway dept. 12. An application for life guard service was received from Robert R. Evans, Amherst, Mass. 13. The resignation of Richard Woodman as a police officer, effective June 1, was received. 14. Specifications for an automatic road sander was completed for publication May 14, - bids to be received by 5:00 P.M. May 26. 15. The Ould Newbury Associates were granted permission to use the upper green at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 17t for a try-out of hand engine Protection No. 1 16. A conservation commission authorized at the last town meeting, has appointed as follows: George MacKenzie 1 year Arthur Page 2 years David Stickney 1 year Norman Wells 3 years Henry Rolfe 2 years 17. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, R. J. Noble, Sec. 216 Newbury., INSPECT AREA , The selectmen yesterday morning made a tour of inspec- tion of the area at the rear of 28 Parker street on which the Hiller Realty Trust seeks a per- mit to remove gravel and fill. A public hearing on the applica- tion was held Tuesday eve- ning in the Town hall with Bruce Hiller as spokesman for the 1 Trust and with several neigh-'1 bors in that area voicing doubt that such a permit would be for the benefit of the town. No decision was reached by the selectmen following their in- spection but they have request- ed Hiller submit a layout map of the area in question to them. i There are presently two pits on the land in question which were 1, used in former years and Hiller said at the hearing that the property would be improved by the proposed removal of earth from there. CANCER DRIVE Mrs. Henry Webb, treasurer of the cancer drive, reports thal Ito date she has received $374.55 Last year $598 was raised in i s town on the cancer drive. turns are slow in coming in s year and when they are mpleted the committee hopes at least reach last year's goal. —m-.si..d il:in AH�Y[iNBs.J� ' SELECTMEN 'S MEETING aia May 26, 1964 %W rA Preliminary meet:;_ng at 7:30 P.M. with representatives of 95, Inc . to review action since April 15 concerning their liquor license. To retain presence license, either (1) Cimaglia must be retained as manager or (2) evidence of official evidence of another manager must be presented. Regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. and the minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. 1. Bids for an automatic sander were received as follows: Casey & Dupuis, Watertown $2,660.00 Good Roads (E.J. Blaiker Equip Co , Needham. $2,341.00(did not meet H.F. Davis Tractor Gb. , Boston $2,545.00 specs) Awarded to H.F. Davis '-actor Co. 2. Mr. James Redford appeared before the Board concerning the ag- reement made in 1959 to sell two lots (95 &110 Block G) on Plum Is. to Mr. Chester A. Gouette. The agreement was confirmed. 3. A payroll in the amount of $28,460.65 was approved. 4. Building permits were granted as follows: Edward J. Goodwin, 2 Low St. Dwelling Mathew Antell, Middle Rd. Dwelling - Maurice Berube, Lot 8, 8 Hanover Dr. Dwelling; Lenway -L�ealtTT Trust, Lenway Rd. Dwelling Gov. Dummer Acad. Middle Rd. , Class room addition Walton dos, Maple Terrace, Swelling Thoedore Bill, South 6t. Dwelling 5. License renewals were approved as follows : Common �ictualer's Lic . Frank Cerauolo, "The Do-Nut Shop" - Cor. of P.I. Blvd. & No. Blvd. Donald E. *rnald, Ice Cream (Sunday) "Fernald' s Clam Stand" Parker River Michael % McDonald, "Circle Parking Lot" So. Eivd. Ice Cream(Sunday) H.K. & Rose M. Pavis, Cor. of So. El.vd. & Harvard Way. Ice Cream (Sunday) F. 1�urlow Brown, Gbr. of High & Newman Rd. Antiques , Second Hand Articles & Gifts Wilhelminia V. Lunt , 12 Green °t. Antiques, Gifts & Second Hand Articles Albert G. Wallace , 9 Lunt St. - Pet Shop & Garden (tinter Barbara G. McNulty, "The Well Sweep, 108 Main St. Antiques, Gifts, Second Hand Articles Samuel Watnick, 23 tewart St. , Haverhill , Junk Collector' s Lic . 6. A permit was granted to- Hi lfer Realty '&ust' to remove gravel and fill at the rear of 28 Parker &&,. , subject to certain restrictions : (1) a slope not greater than 30' at abuting property line and (2) covering all excavations with loam to a depth of 4 inches after removal of fill. 7. Mr._ _ Senior, River St. , appeared to compl:tin of a nuisance created 5y swimmers at the dam above River St. It wasagreed that if land owners at. both sides will post their land, the town will post the area of the dam and will enforce. 8. Mr. Charles Waterman appeared to discuss present police radio equipment, including equipment for area police cruisers. 9. Permission given to Brownie Girl Scouts to use Town Hall, Byfield for meetings . 10. "equests from the Haverhill Gas Co. for extension of gas mains on Parker Ste . and Anchors Way. Action deferred until a conference can be arranged with their engineers. 11. It was agreed that Mr. Robert Bashaw would complete repairs on West St. begun last year. The remaining cost will be $556.00 R. J. Noble, Sec. 222 SELECTMEN'S MEETINGS June 9, 1964 1. Meeting called to order at 7:45 P.M. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. 2. Bids on a new truck per specifications were received as follows : Collis Chevrolet 53,399.50 Bolles Motors 4,305.64 Volpone Motors 3,780.00 Bid awarded to Collis Chev. Co. - delivery to be made in 3 or 4 wks. 3. Building permits were granted as follows: Robert A. Bashaw, Lot 2, Middle Id. - dwelling John Wall , Lot 3, Old Town �hy - dwelling Wm. McClellan, 18 Grove St. - dwelling Herbert Pottle 188 High Rd. , garage Old Town (buntry Club - Portable building Robert McAniff, 12 Hay St. - addition to existing dwelling 4. A payroll in the amount of U2-1,853.16 was approved. 5. Haverhill Gas. Co. granted permission to extend mains on Parker St. , Hanover St. , and Anchors Way. 6. "equest received form Robert McAniff, 12 Hay St. for. "slow" sign on flay St. i{eferred to police chief for recommendation. 7. Mr. Roger Foley, 86 Main St. , was interviewed on his application for the police force. 8. License for Junday juke box granted to Beachcomber restaurant. 9. Following a discussion of a proposal bill for mosquito control in Essex County, sponsored by Rep. Dolan, it was decided that a letter would be sent to Rep. Dolan, Zabriski and Corliss, calling their attention to the large acreage in Newbury under State and Federal control, and ask that this be taken into consideration in determining the Newbury assessment. 10. The Byfield Fire company was given permission to hold their carnival, July 16, 17, 18 on Martha Pearson Playgound. 11. Ould Newbury Associates were given permission to park a trailor on the upper green June 23 & 24. 12. Old Town Country Club was given permission to use the Town Hall for a meeting June 18. 13. A transfer of $350.00 from reserve fund to legal services was requested of the finance committee. 14. Walter Christenson asked permission to gravel fill a lot approx. 40x45 on Little River near Knights Crossing. Nature of permission granted was forwarded to Division of Marine F'isherim and State Dept. of Public Parks. 15. Jack4ysong was appointed head lifeguard and Kenneth C. Barney (Rowley) and James Patten and Robert Evans as assistants, for duty from Friday, June 26, through Labor Day. (Barney will not be available - Evans other job)Noted 6/22/64 R. J. Noble, Sec . 224 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 225 June 23, 1964 1. Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. 2. Licenses were approved as follows : Beauty Salon, June D. Fbbinson, 13 Rolfe ' s Lane Buy and Sell Antiques , Gifts and Second Hand Articles, Pauline W. Pratt, 8 Lunt St. Common )&ctualer ' s - Ice Gream(Sunday) - Constant Christuk, Sunset Drive. 3. Building permits were approved as follows: Gov. Dummer Acad. - porch on house on am St. K. H. Rauschke, 125 Main St. , - porch addition Wm. McClellan, 11 Oak Terrace - dwelling Mrs. Beatrice Jalotta, Lot 14, Harvard Way, porch addition 4. Approved transfer of ownership of Corner Cupboard Package Store, Inc. to operate under license to . ----------------- 5. Edwin Krupowicz, 83 Main. St. and James 4 Platt, P.I. Tnpke. were appointed to the police force to fill vacancies. 6. A payroll in the amount of $41,532.13 was approved. 7. Mr. Thomas Boyd, Haverhill , Tom T. Brown, Newbury, John Pierce, Newbury, were appointed to life guards. (James Patten, Newbury and Jack Wysong, head guard, had been previously appointed) . Mr. Wysong' s request for another radio and use of a bull-horn was approved. The receipt of a donation of $75.00 from The Bethel 6ociety, Newburyport, to be used for life guard service, was announced. 8. John Knight, Fairview Ave. , requested contract for mowing upper green at $20.00 per mowing,' to be done by DeMolay boys, 16 to 18 years of age. The money earned to be contributed to DeMolay. bequest taken under consideration. Subsequently granted. 9. Mr. Ibminick Menesale, owner of Wayside Motel, appeared to complain of vandalism, damaging signs and other property. The matter will be discussed with the police chief. 10. Mr. Thomas Joyce, Atty. for new owner of the former "95" Motel appeared to discuss various problems incident to transfer of ownership. 11. The Haverhill Gas Co. was granted a permit to repair main on Graham Ave. 12. First (hunch, Newbury granted permit to use upper green for fair, Aug. 1 or Aug. 8, 1964. 13. Kiwanis Club granted permit to use upper green for its annual auction. 14. It was voted to sell the town-owned Mack truck. Bids will be requested by July 14t (next regular meeting)(Changed to 28t) 15. James L. Wile reappointed Town Forrester for 1 year. Adjourned 10:45 P.M. R. J. Noble, Sec. 226 t � SELECTMEN'S MEETING 227 July 9, 1964 1 . Meeting called to order at 7: 30 P.M. Minutes of previous meeting were read and accepted. 2. Permission was granted to Haverhill Gas Co. for construction work on main on Morgan Ave. 3. Permission was granted to Colonial Field Trial Club for trials on Oct. 2, 3 & 4. 4. Office of Groundkeeper - Mr. Dennis previously appointed, cannot keep. Further consideration to be given to this appointment. 5. Action taken of repairs to Byfield Town Hall were as follows : a. $500.00 will be set aside for electrical repairs b. Bids will be requested for: (1) new roof (2) new gutter, 1 side (3) new steps (4) repair of entrance 6. Concerning the recent letter to Mr. (harles Bashaw, a reply will be requested. 7. Following a discussion of directional business signs, it was decided that, for established businesses only, the following limit- ations will apply: a. The number of signs per business will bot be more than 2 b. Area of. sign will not exceed 250 sq. in. c . The signs will be used only of the business location is other than on a state highway. Those businesses which have requested permits for signs will be so advised. The police chief will remove illegal signs. 8. A payroll inthe amount of U1,437.65 (before) approved. A payroll of $24,599.24 had been previously approved. 9. It was decided to request the Byfield Water Dept. to send a representative to our next meeting to discuss details as to the program of and policies relating to installation of hydrants. 10. Two applications were returned to applicants for further information. 11. It was announced that a loan in the anticipation of taxes in the amount of $75,000.00 at an interest rate of 1 .7% had been negotiated. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. R. J. Noble, Sec . 228 t�2,L� SELECTMEN'S MEETING 229 July 28, 1964 1. Meeting called to order at 7: 30 P.-M. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. 2. Licenses signed, July 28, 1964 Ilighway Motor Inn, Inc . Joseph Caruso, Manager Common Victualers Lic. , Hotel Lic . Granted subject to approval by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. All Alcoholic Club Lic . To Newbury Club, Inc. , Joseph G. Caruso , Manager 3. Permission granted to the Mass. Electric Co. to erect two poles on a way leading to the town wharf, Parker River and one pole on Aichor Way. 4. Building permits were granted to Timothy Cahill, Lot 2, Blk 5, Sect J to add a porch - $5.00 Vito Veuati, Central St. , addition of sand stand - �10.00 Soc . of Companions of Holy Cross , Elm %. , caretakers Dwelling �15.00 5. Disposal Works Permits : Hewett dos. (John Wall) Old Town Way $5.00 6. Payroll in the amount of $1,8019.17 was approved. 7. The Board met with Mr. Dushame and Mr. Marshall of the Byfield Water District to discuss hydrant installations. It was agreed that information would be supplied to this board as to both the location of all present hydrants and all proposed locations for future installations. It was also agreed this board would serve information as to hydrants planned each year before preparation of the annual budget. 8. A letter from Town Counsel to Outdoor Advertising Authority requesting a hearing on the- location of a -sign on propert77- of John �b adman at Boston St. & Rt. 1. 9. The secretary reported on a meeting held in Newburyport, July 22, by Boston Regional Planning Project and Mass . Dept. of Public Works, in regard to regional transportation planning. Cooperation of the Town of Newbury is requested. Study material was given to the member of this Board as a basis for future action. 10. It was voted to install a screen door on Town Hall asembly room. R. J. Noble , Sec . 230 r<L�� 1�rt,J SELECTMEN'S MEETING 231 August 11, 1964 1. Meeting called to order at 9: 30 P.M. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. 2. Mr. Charles Waterman presented a quotation of $566.25 for a radio for state police band, for the police cruiser and will submit a firm quotation by letter. (Radio has been ordered) 3. A payroll in the amount of $19,075.85 ($17,610.10 + $11465.75) was approved. 4. The Plum Island Taxpayers Assoc. received approval for a proposed weekly schedule of Whist Parties. 5. Mr. Gilliam L. French of the Natural Wildlife Reservation, appeared to request approval of appointment of 3 of his staff as special police officers to assist in law enforcement in the wildlife area. Request approved. The names of the individuals will be submitted. 6. Mr. Phil Robichaud was instructed to romove two signs and stream- ers across the road at his place of business on Hanover St. 7. Mr. Donald Mutch was awarded contract for electrical repairs in Town Hall, Byfield. 8. A letter was received from property owners, Newburyport Turnpike complaining of sign erected at Route 1 and Ib ston St. Action in this matter has already been taken. 9. A letter from Mr. S. Dempsey in commendation of Police Chief Rogers was read and incorporated in the records of the Board. 10. A letter was received from police officer, Mr. Henry Cahoon, requesting that he be placed on inactive list and that his res- ignation as custodian of the Town Hall be accepted, effective August 16. 11. A request was received from Henry Cahoon for a public hearing on his proposed installation of gasoline storage tanks at Lots 8, 91 10, and 11 on Morgan Ave. The date of the hearing was set for August 25, 1964 at 8:00 P.M. 12. We voted to join a program of Transportation Planning to- gether with other towns of the northeast essex group. 13. A request was received that Hutchings Way, for a distance of 400 ' west and 200' north be accepted as a Chapter 81 road. The State Highway Dept. will be consulted in this matter. 14. William Colby was appointed Poundkeeper and Field Driver. Adjourned at 10:00 P.M. R. J. Noble, Sec. 232 r � SELECTMEN'S MEETING 233 August 25, 1964 1. The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 PM. Minutes of the previous meetingwere read and approved. 2. The following licenses were granted: Melvin A. ]I-ew, Ould Newbury Coffee a.op Common Victualer' s Lie. Ice Cream, (Sunday) Lie. Juke Box Lie. Henry S. Deorocki, 178 High Foad. Antiques and Second Hand Articles 3. The name of Mr. Nicholas Bulgaris was drawn as joror for the civil session of the Superior Court, Salem, Sept. 14. 4. The following permits were granted: Lenway Realty Trust - dwelling Ray Woods, 45 High St. , carport 5. The following bids were received for the Mack truck belonging to the Town: Mr. William Burns $a95.00 Mr. Robert Bashaw $75.00 6. Bids on recovering the roof of the Town Hall, Byfield, were received as follows : Empire Chimney & Tower Co. �1,389.00 Donald S. Matick, Inc . 2,295.00 Robert Bashaw 1,597.00 T. F. Kennafiek Co , Inc . 2,700.00 Awarded to Empire Chimney Co. 7. A public hearing on the application of Henry Cahoon for the installation of a 2,000 gal. gasoline storage tanks at Lot __ Morgan Ave. , was held at 8:00 P.M. L. Noel and Alcina Hilto n spoke in favor of the application - no one was opposed. Permission was granted subject to receiving approval of all abuttors. 8. A letter was received from Mr. John Henry and others. The need of "slow" signs on Middle Road near Thurlows Bridge. Signs have been ordered and will be installed when received. 9. A certification of compliance with zoning regulations was requested by Mrs. Alcina Hilton for her nursery school. 10. A payroll in the amount of $11,100.79 was approved. 11 . The transfer of $200.00 for- treasurer' s expense and $600.00 for lifeguards, from reserve fund, was requested. 12. Mr. Fowler appeared before the Board to present a claim the town had constructed a portion of Old Point Rd. on his land. The claim will be investigated. 13. Permission was granted to the U.S . Geodetic Survey to use the town well at Orchard and Central Sts. 14. A contract for repair of the steps of Town Hall, Bjfield, was awarded to John Maguire, Byfield. R. J. Noble, Sec. 234 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 235 September 8, 1964 1. The Board met at 7:30 P.M. , Septa 8, 1964. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. Head of Lifeguards , Jack Wysong, submitted his report for the season, together with his recommendations for next season. The latter will be taken under consideration. 3. The Board met with Mr. Cuilford to discuss equipment rates. It was decided, however, to postpone discussion until a meeting with the State Highway Dept. could be arranged. 4. As a preliminary to repairs of culvert on Forest St. , it was decided that a permit should be obtained from Mr. Wm. Humphrey for such work on his property as may be necessary. (Found not necessary as wor'- is entirely on town right of way) 5. A payroll of $17,002.40 -1 ,417_20 = $181,419.60 was approved 6. A transfer of 512.95 Life Guard 11000_00 Police $ 1,512.95 Was requested 7. It was announced that details of the contract for re-roofing Town Hall , Byfield, had been discussed with the contractor - work is to be completed before end of October. 8. The following permits were approved: Haverhill Gas Co. to excavate on Morgan Are. for extension of gas mains. Building permits were issued to : W. L. Dupont - installation of trailer, Lot 106, Blk E, 47tn David Foley, dwelling Lot 9, Hanover Drive Wm. McClellan, sewage disposal unit, 20 Oak Terrace Henry Poor, breezeway addition, High Road Kenneth Knowles , garage extension, 5 Anchor Way Permission to Vincent DiPropio for storage and trailer at Plum Island was withheld pending receipt of written request giving details. 9. It was voted that covers for wells at Byfield School and at Central and Orchard Sts. would be obtained at a cost of $25.00 each. 10. It was also voted to repair base of soldiers monument, Byfield at a cost of $119.00. (Now completed) 11. A letter of commendation for Police Chief Rogers was received from Acting Chief T. C. horn, U.S. Division of Wildlife, for co- operation' with that division during an accident on August 2. 12. Mr. Albert Fowler appeared for the second time on a claim con- cerning the alleged location of Old Pt. Road on his land. No action taken. 13. It was voted that Police Chief Rogers would be instructed to remove all political signs on public property. '14. Ernest Callahan, custodian of Woodbridge School, was appointed special police at that school and adjacent.highway. Adjourned at 10:20 P.M. R. J. Noble, Sec . 236 C °J SELECTMEN 'S MEETING 237 September 22, 1964 1. Meeting called to order at 7: 30 P.M. 2. The Town Q erk presented request of the New Eng. Tel. F� Tel . Co. as follows: New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Route 95, underground conduit, from Tole 7/107 to Pole 1/108 Scotland Road. New Eng. Tel. & Tel. and Mass . Elec . Co. - 2 Poles on Middle Road, poperty of Gov. Ihmmer Academy. 8 Poles, Larkin Road 2 Poles, Moody St. 24 Poles, existing Poles , Now joint locations 3. A payroll in the amount of �24,070.92 (4�22,512.77 + $1,558.15) was submitted by Auditor Knight and approved. 4. Permission was given to Wm. McClellan to remove a portion of the loam on a lot on Downfall St. to a lot on Grove St. , both owned by him. 5. Mr. Michael Villane appeared before the Board concernig a license for dandng at The Beachcomber ILestaurant. He was instructed to apply to the Town Clerk next season for the license, for which approval will then be given. 6. Building permits were granted as follows : Alice Hamilton, 26 Cottage Rd. , porch addition Albert J; Goldberg, . Tnpke, Sales & Storage Bldg. Charles Hilchy, 2 Kingsford St. , garage E. H. Sternfelt, 28 Cottage Rd, tool & storage shed 7. The copy of a report made in July 1963, concerning the Central St. bridge was received from the Mass. Dept. of Public Works. After reading and discussion, it was decided to request additional infor- mation on plans and specifications in view of the date of the report. 8. Mr. Donald Mutch consulted with the Board concerning electrical work at the Byfield Town Hall. The work will be completed at a total cost of approximately $900.00. 9. It was announced that the annual hearing on Chap. 90 road work for Essex County will be held Oct. 7 'at 2: 30 P.M. at Salem Court House. 10. Meeting adjourned at 9: 20 PM. R. J. Noble, Sec. l' a 238 C) �IAJ t SELECTMEN'S MEETING 239 October 13, 1964 1. Meeting of the Board called to order at 7: 30 P.M. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A request of the Mass . Elec . Co . in install 2 poles at Highfield Rd. and at Scotland Rd & Route 95, were approved. 3. A warrant for the presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1964 was signed by the Board. The voting hours of 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. to be announced. 4. Mr. Joseph S. Haydock, Larkin Pd. , was selected as juror at Salem Superior Court for Nov. 2, 1964 5. The following permits were granted: Jos . Theriault, So. Flvd. - extension of porch Stephen Billy, 14 Hanover 3;. - stable Henry Webb - extension of septic tank Lenway Realty Co. - installing of septic tank ti if11 - dwelling Lot 6A, Johnson Acres 6. A payroll in the amount of $19,479.18 (W,915.43 + $1,563.75) was approved. 7. The Haverhill Gas Gb. was granted a permit to excavate on Old Town Icy for installation of 'servic e at #5 Old Zwn Way. 8. Mr. Richard Knight was appointed Chairman of a Home Rule Com- mittee for Newbury in support of the effort for home rule by the Mass. Selectmen' s Assoc. 9. The meeting with representatives of the Corps of Engineers was announced for Oct. 20 at 10: 30 A.M. for presentation of their preliminary study of the proposed dredging of Parker River. 10. The purchase of a flag for the Town Hall, Byfield, was approved. 11. As a result of a meeting with the Dept. of Public Works, it was reported that $22,000 had been requested for Chap 90 roads, of which half would come from the state and $5500. each from the county and the town. $3006 was also requested for Chap 90 maintenance. The work to be done will include a section of North Main St. , a section of Elm St. and replacement of the Central St. Bridge. R. J. Noble, Sec 240 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 241 October 27, 1964 1. The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.H. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. The Chairman reported on conference on Oct. 10, of the Board with representatives of the Corps of Engineers concerning the reconnaiss- ance study of the proposed dredg_.ng of Parker River. 3. A payroll in the amount of �119,448.79 ($1181004.14 + �11444.65) was approved. 4. The following permits were granted: N. A. Gaboury, Lot 217, Blk E - addition of house Arthur Evans , 150 High Rd. - addition to house Edward A. Hewitt, Old Town Way, dwelling Wm. McClellan, Downfall Rd. dwelling Walton Bros, 10 Maple Terr. dwelling A. S. Sayers , 15 Middle Rd. - remove amd make addition to house at Lot 107, Blk E, P.I . Wilfred DuPont, Lot 119 Blk E - addition to house 5. Transfer of funds from the reserve fund were requested as follows : Police 4'900.00 Forest Fires $150.00 Parker River Wharf $22.44 Veteran's Services $800.00 Total $1,872.44 Balance in reserve fund 59,864.61 7. Meeting adjourned at 10 :00 P.11. R. J. Noble, Sec. 242 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 243 November 10, 1964 1. The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.: . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. 2. A payroll inthe amount of � 16,759.26 1.1480_.75 was approved. �774++771 3. Building permits were issued to : George J. Atchue, cottage at Lot 24, Blk E, P.I . Wm. McClellan - dwelling at 17 Oak Terrace 4. Mr. Capalupo appeared before the Board concerning the possible uses of a trailer in making an addition to his house on Plum Is. Blvd. He was Fiven a period of two weeks to make final disposition of the trailer. 5. A review of town department accounts was made with the purpose of avoiding a special town meeting in December. 6. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.-M. R. J. Noble , Sec . 244 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 245 November 24, 1964 1. The regular meeting of the Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A payroll in the amount of �19,499.27 ($181060.22 +11439.05) was approved. 3. The following licenses were approved: ( for 1965) Package Goods Stores - All alcoholic beverages Guilford' s Package Store (Roberta B. Guilford, Mgr. ) Corner Cupboard, Inc . (Paul Burke, Mgr. ) Package Goods Store - Wines & Malt beverages Hayden S. Gbllins Frederick J. Zarella (Fred' s Package Store) Art ' s Package Store(Arthur Bulgaris) Town & Country Store (Art. & Marcella Young) Restaurant - All alcoholic Beachcomber Restaurant ( Susan Villane) Wayside Motel ( Dominic Henesale) Club - All alcoholic Newbury Club, Inc . Used Car Dealer - Class 2 Donald G . Beence 4. A permit was given to N.E. Tel. & Tel. & Mass. Elec . Co. for location of 2 poles at Dartmouth Way. 5. Transfer Funds in the following amounts were requested from the Finance Comm: Auditor Expense �100.00 Treasurer 300.00 Assessors 200.00 Fire Protection 2,000.00 Veteran' s services 300.00 �b0.-cab 6. Building permits were granted to : J. P. Construction Co . for five dwellings located on lots 1, 21 3 , 5 & 9, School %. Edith E. Palmer - porch addition, 3 Bayview Lane R. S. Capalupo - additbn to dwelling, P.I. Blvd. 7. A notice was received from Dept. of Public Works , stating that plans for the Central %. bridge are now being prepared; completion is not expected before January, 1965. 8. Meeting adjourned at 8: 30 P.M. Following the regular meeting, a joint meeting of this Board with the Finance Comm. and the School Comm. was held at 8: 30 P.M. to discuss ways and means of meeting the expense of repairing the Woodbridge School, amounting to �12,105.09. As a result of the discussion, it was decided to call a special town meeting on Monday Dec . 28th. Before that date, the School Comm. will report on funds available from its 1964 budget. Meeting adjourned at10: 15 P.M. R. J. ,Noble, Sec . 246 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 247 December 8, 1964 1. At the regular meeting of the Board on Dec . 8, 1964 at 7: 30 P.P. the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A payroll in the amount of �36,770.61 (t034,970.46 + 11800.15) was approved. 3. A request was made to the Finance Comm. for transfer of funds as follows : Police $850.00 Legal services �219.00 4. Permits for disposal works were granted to : Companions of the Holy Cross Meehan, Longbrook $1. 5. Building permits were granted to : ill en lbgers , 15 Larkin St. - garage J. Construction Co. - dwellings at Lots 19 21, Central St. Benj . Pearson - garage at 4 River Sv. 5A. Renewal of the permit for gift shop for Mary A. Webber, P.I. Blvd. was granted. 6. This ward heard a complaint of Mr. Frank Dow concerning alleged health and fire hazards on property adjacent to his residence. He was advised that in the opinion of the fire chief the fire hazard does not exist and that the Board of Health will investigate other complaints. 7. Purchase of snow tires for the police cruiser was approved. 8. It was announced that this Board has received notice of a public hearing to be held at 11 :00 A.11. , Dec . 15, before the County Commissioners, concerning carry-over to 1965 of unexpended Chap 90 funds for 1964. 9. A five-member committee , comprising: Mrs . Margot Long Mr. Arthur S. Page Mr. John Burns Mr. Edward Goodwin Mr. Francis Welch was appointed for the purpose of acquaint-'.ng the residents of the town with the proposed Essex County Mosquito Control . The committee will be asked to meet with the selectmen on 7:00 P.M. on Dec . 22, 1964. 10. Preparation of articles for the warrant for a special Town Meeting on Ibc . 3�_ , 1964 were discussed. These ar!.,icles will include: (1) The transfer of funds from the Fire Ins. Acct. to school funds. (2) The balance going to surplus revenue (3) and appropriation of funds for snow removal , fire protection and 1965 census. Four additional sections will embody recommendations of the committee on School Class Room needs. R. J. Noble, Sec. 248 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 249 December 22, 1964 1. Preceding the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Dec. 22, 1964, the Board met at 7:00 p.m. with the members of the newly appointed Mosquito Control Comm. to discuss objectives and a general program. 2. The regular meeting of this Board was called to order at 7: 30 Pfi1. `1'he minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. 3. A building permit for construction of a new dormitory was granted to Gov. Dummer Acad. on 11.ddle Rd. A permit for erection, of a temporary corn shed was issued without charge to Robert Colby. 4. Names of the following persons selected as jurors on Dec. 14t was announced: Jury, Superior Court, Salem(Jan. 14tb,1965) Marjorie Leavitt 16 Moody St. Grand July(lst Monday, January) Jos . E. Stone, Jr. 55 Hanover St. 5. A payroll in the amount of $14,934.65($1,732.85 + 1�131201.80) was approved. 6. Installation of a phone extension in the Selectmen's office was proposed and approved. 7. It was announced that this Board would meet with the Finance Comm. at 7:00 P.M. on Dec . 38th to review the articles of this warrant for the special Town Meeting on that date. 8. It was voted to send a letter of appreciation to the Garden Club for the wreaths made and donated by that organization for use at the Town Halls in Old Town and Byfield, Newbury. 9. The r'inance Comm. was requested to approve transfers from the reserve fund as follows : Collector ' s Expense 4150.00 Veteran' s Service 716.67 10. It was reported that the Board of Health has found no health hazard at the property of Mr. Robert Colby. Mr. Dow, who requested the report was not present at the meeting. R. J. Noble, Sec. 250 { SELECTMEN'S MEETING 251 December 29, 1964 1. A special meeting of this Board was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. Dec. 29th. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. The following licenses were approved: Motels: Wayside Motel (D. 11enesale, ltr. ) Hyway Inn - Newbury Club, Inc. Common Victualer: Edward R. Noyes - dancing Edna P. Gadd (Edna' s Lunch & Grocery) Sunday Ice Cream. vJayside Motel - juke box, pool table , dancing "yway Inn - dancing Old Newbury Coffee Shop - Melvin A. 1;1,ew - juke box Town & Country Store (Arthur & Marcella Young) Beachcomber Restaurant (Susan M. Villane , Mgr. ) Juke box, dancing Antiques and Gifts: Prescott L Margaret Spalding 3. A permit was granted to N. E. Telephone &' Tel. Cb. , and Mass. Elec . Co. for location of 20 poles on Scotland did. , near Rte 95 4. A payroll in the amount of $40,206.46 was approved. 5. A building permit was granted to D&B Construction Co. to build a dwelling on Lot 8, Orchard St. 6. Mr. Arthur Nason appeared before the Board to report absence of street signs at Newbury Neck Rd. and on Marsh Ave. The Highway Surveyor will be requested to replace the-se signs and to install street signs on High Rd. 7. It was voted to provide a doormat for the Town Hall entrance. 8. The application of Albert Rock, Center St. , for admission to the state sanitarium at Brantree was approved and forwarded. (Not public) 9. A certification of disbursement of �18,000 of (hap. 81 funds covered by memo 7732, was signed and forwarded to Dept. of Public Works. R. J. Noble, Sec . 252 253 Licenses signed December 29, 1964, Board of Selectmen. Edward R. Noyes , 88 Green St. Common Victualers Dance Hall Edna P. Gadd, D/B/A Edna' s Lunch & Grocery Common Victualers Ice Crem, (Sunday) Wayside Motel of Byfield, Inc . Dominic Menesale , Manager Common Victualers Motel Juke Box Coin operated Pool Table Dancing Newbury Club, Inc . Joseph G. Caruso , Manager HyWay Inn Common Victualers Motel Dancing Culd Newbury Coffee Shop, Melvin A. II-ew Common Victualers Juke Box Arthur and Marcella Young, D/B/A Town and Country Store Common Victualers Prescott L. and Margaret K. Spalding Buy and Sell Antiques, 2nd Hand Articles, Gifts. Beachcomber Restaurant Inc . 6usan M. Villane, 1"anager Common Victualers Juke Box Dancing 254 t SELECTMEN'S MEETING 255 January 12, 1965 1. Meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.4. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. The following licenses were approved (renewals) : Common Victualers Mrs. William Goodman, "Skyflyer Snack Bar" Plum Is. kirport Used Car Dealer' s Lic . - Class 2 Nicholas J. Ivone, Haple Auto %les, 32 Central St. Motor Vehicle Junk Lic . - Class 3 Albert J. Goldberg, Newbury Auto Sales, Turnpike & Middle Rd. Buy and. Sell Antiques, Second Hand Articles and Gifts Nicholas krakelian 5&7 Hanover St. Elsie 0. Thurlow, 264 High Road Common Victualers Elsie 0. 1hurlow, 264 High Toad 3• A Pa7roll in the a-:iount of $7,560.23 (Final week of Dec . 31,1964) 22,860.00 (Week of Jan 12) 1;557:55 " $24.417.55 4. The Finace Comm. was requested to transfer funds as follows : 81.12 Assessors Exp. 5.85 Town Clerk 263.77 Fire Protection 91.60 highway Bridge & Sidewalks 815.53 Snow Removal 1$1257.87 5. Permission was granted to the ire Dept . to hold a carnival on the upper green on June 17, 18 & 19, 1965 6. Following a discussion of the status of the Deerskin Tading Post sign on Route 1, it was decided to bring the matter to the attention of the Attorney General. Subsequently, the problem was discussed with Rep. Dolan who has undertaken to see both the outdoor Advertising Division and the Atty. General. A complete file of the correspondence has been supplied to Rep. Dolan. 7. Contract for painting the Welfare Offices was awarded to George Perkins , Newbury, for the sum of $97.00 R. J. Noble, Sec . 256 SELEC THEN"S MEETING 257 January 26, 1965 l. . The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A complaint was recei?red from Mr. Harwood of Forest St. re drainage from property of Leqesque, 22112 Forest St. (Property was inspected by Webb and Noble. ) Complaint is considered to be without basis. 3. A payroll inthe amount of 28,693.18 ($1,437.35 + $27,255.83) was approved. 4. Licenses were renewed as follows : (as of Feb. 3) Henry S. Derocki, 178 High Rd. - antiques Maria Jarvis, Elm St. - antiques Plum Is . Taxpayers assoc . , Wm. McQuaid, Hgr. , - Dance Hall, Common Victualers. 5. Michauds Bus Line of Salem, was granted a license to pick up and discharge passengers on Rt. 1 in Newbury, Mr. Knight, of the Board, wished to be recorded as opposed to granting this license. 6. The First Church requested and received permission to use the upper green on July 31 or Aug. 7, 1965 for their fair. (Conservation Commission is opposed to use of greens and commons in the way because of damage) 7. A permit was granted to Old Town Gbuntry Club to build a club- house on the side of the former building. 8. A bid for painting the interior of the Byfield Town Hall was awarded to Mr. George Perkins , for the amount of 4546.00 9. A meeting with respresntatives of the Dept. of Public Works to discuss the Vaccination Assistance program was set for 7:00 P.M. Feb. 9th to which Mrs. Lillian Reynolds, School nurse will be invited. 10. A permit for temporary placement of a trailer for one year was granted to John A. Gallant, 5 Middle Rd. Following a discussion of proposed bylaws relating to trailers and junk cars , the meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. The Board met with the Finance Board on Feb. 1, 1965, at which time a School Building Study Comm., was named as follows: Richard Knight Harold Dushame Henry Becker Arthur Johnson Robert Bashaw R. J. Noble, Sec 258 SELECTMEN'S TI.EETING 259 February 9, 1965 Preliminary meeting at 7:00 P.M with representatives of the State Dept. of Public Health - Miss Patricia Adams and Miss Barbara Burke, for discussion of the state summization program. Mrs. Kenneth Reynolds , school nurse, also attended. The program will be con- sidered for possible use later in the year. The regular meeting of the Board was held at 7: 30 P.M. 1. A building permit was granted to Arthur W. Fairbrother for a swelling at Lot 102, Block E. , P.I. 2. The payroll in the amoi_int of U6,094.81 (11404.10 + 14,690.71) was approved. 3. Permission was granted to the Keat Rock Post, American Legion Auxilliary to hold their annual Poppy drive on election day. 4. An article for the warrant, submitted by the Byfield Fire Co. Protection #1 , was returned without action. 5. The secretary reported progress bang made through the efforts of Rep. John Iblan toward elimination of the Deerskin Trading Post sign on Ft. 1. 6. Notice was received from the Dept. of Corporations and Taxation stating that the town books had been audited and approved. R. J. Noble, Sec. 260 -M t. ma SELECTMEN'S MEETING 261 February 23, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Feb. 23, 1965 at 7: 30 P.M. 2. A payroll inthe amount of 125,481. 17 (23,999.63 + 1,429.85 + 51.69) was approved. 3. A layout of 325 ft. of road on averview Drive, as submitted by Robert Bashaw, was approved. A copy filed with the Town Clerk. 4. A request from the Fire Dept. to remove a pipe and hose extension at the wharf at Parker River, was approved. 5. A permit was granted to 11. V. Noyes, III for an addition to his house at 50 Green St. 6. A request from Constant Christuk to establish strat boundaries at Temple r.ve. & So. Blvd. was tabled for consideration at a later date. 7. It was announced that a hearing before the Outdoor Advertising Comm. concerning the Deerskin grading Post sign on Ft. 1, will be held onk"larch 16 at 11;00 A.M. at Rm. 546, 80 Boylston St. , Boston. P. Location of a pole on Middle Rd. was granted jointly to the New England Tel. Co. and Mass . Elec . Co. 9. Following the regular meeting, a meeting was held with Fire Portection Co. ##l , with Chief ';allace Pearson, Marcus Steele, Harold Dushame, and John Rock attending. Agreement was reached as to the transfer of a small piece of land between Byfield Town Hall and the Fire Station from the town to Fire Portection Cb. ##1, subject to approval of such transfer at Town Meeting. R. J. Noble, Sec . 262 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 263 March 9, 1965 1. A meeting of the R)ard was held on March 9, 1965 at 7: 30 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A permit was issued to John Fish for a bait chop on the Palumbo Parking lot at Plum Island. 3. A payroll in the amount of 415,376.02 (13 ,858.47 + 1,517.55) was approved. 4. A permit was issued to L. E. Weckbacker, Dartmouth Way, Lot 33 for an addition to his house. 5. A sewage disposal permit was granted to David C. Blackadar Lot 8, Orchard St. 6. Mr. Charles Morse, Jr. appeared to inquire as to the possibility of relocating a house belonging to him, on a lot of land (Plum Bush.) belonging to Mrs. Della Morse. The Board will consult the Town. Counsel. 7. A notice was received from the Dept. of Public Health, announcing the week of March 14 - 20 as Poison Prevention week. 8. Permission for use of the Town Hall , Byfield, as follows: a. To the Byfield Grange for a play on April 9 L 10 b. To Mr. Robert Field, for a private party on April 3, for a fee of $010.00 plus any chmage to the hall. 9. It was announced that permits for replacement on repairs to sewage disposal system will be required but without charge. 10. It was announced that this Board would meet with other govern- ing bodies of the town and the Town Moderator, on a Monday evening March 15, to discuss articles of the warrant for Town Meeting on March 16th. 11 . Since the regular meeting, the Board was informed on Nov. 16 by the Outdoor Advertising Agency that the permit for the Deerskin Trading Post sign on Rt. 1, has been revoked. R. J. Noble, Sec. 264 SELECVMEN'S MEETING 265 March 23, 1965 1. The Board of selectmen met at 7: 30 P.M. and immediately or- ganized as follows : Henry E. Webb, Jr. Chairman R. J. Noble, Sec . Richard H. Knight 2. Minutes of the previous meeting, Mar. 9, 1965 were read and approved. 3. The following licenses were granted: Pet and Garden Center Albert G. Wallace, 9 Lunt St. Gifts , Antiques and Second Hand Articles Pauline W. Pratt, 8 Lunt St. Ice Cmam Lie. (Sunday) Kay Moulton, Plum Island Blvd. Bait Shop Kay Moulton, Plum Island Blvd. Common �ictualer ' s Ice Cream (Sunday) George C. Colby, Jr. (in place of Jos. Russell) and Charles C. Hibert , Surf Side Snack Bar, Palumbo Parking Lot. Beachcomber ILestaurant Inc . , Susan M. Villane, M r. P.I. Blvd. Ice Cream (Sunday 4. An easement from the Trustees of Oak Hill Cemetery to the Conservation Comm. for use of their property, was signed by this Board on behalf of the town. Mr. Hans Fohr was drawn as juror for the Superior Court at Lawrence beginning April 5. 6. A payroll in the amount of $22,374.99 (1,522.60 + 20,852.39) was approved. 7. It was voted to continue membership in the Essen County Selectmen' s Assoc. 8. It was voted to accept the offer of the Newbur-J Garden Club to plant shrubbery on the Town Hall grounds. 9. The following appointments were made: Registrar of voters - Francis P. Welch Supt. of Ploth Work - William T. Colb , Jr. Dog Officer - Henry N. Short Cattle Inspector - Henry N. Short (Inspector of Milk) Inspector of Beef and Slaughtering - Henry N. Short Sealers of Weights & Measures - Lucy M. Plumer Janitor, 'Town Hall, Oldtown - Willard L. Fbaf it it - Robert Field Finance (bmm. - George H. McKenzie & James A. Lowe Supt. of Burial Grounds - Hallet V. Noyes Agent of Workmen' s Compsenation - Henry E. Webb, Jr. Agent of Veteran's Service - Robert E. Thurston Fence Viewers: Robert J. Colby Malcolm C. Wood Nicholas Bulgaris Samuel Traister Leonard Ilsley Joseph Story Poznd keeper - William T. Colby, Jr. (Field Driver) Wd-ghing Hay Commodities : Harold E. Pingree Cedric K. Little Newall Adams Lawrence C. Brown R. J. Noble, Sec . 266 r SELECTMEN'S MEETING 267 March 30, 1965 1. Board of Selectmen met at 7: 30 P.M. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A payroll in the amount of 4�8,176.40 was al;proved. (off week) 3. A building permit was given to D&B Construction Co. for a dwelling at Lot 3, I`Iaple St. 4. Mr. Michael Villane brought to the attention of this Board the need for a larger sign at the parking lot and comfort stat' n, at Plum Island. The Highway Surveyor,-, table sign approximately 2 ' x 3 ' . 5. Don Mutchler presented plans for a back-stop at the Eartha Pearson playground, and requested that it be installed using funds appropriated. A price within the appropriation has been obtained. 6. Appointments were made as follows : Chi . ,of Police - 11chard Rogers Age , -- of Board of Health - Richard Fbgers Con ' : vation Comm. - Charles Bashaw. (to replace Geo . MacKenzie) a ..David Stickney Tow ounsel - Bernard Lojko Pla ng Board of Appeals - Edward J. Kelly Pol ' officers - Charles Woods, Henry Cahoon, James Platt, David %ickney Spe 1 Police - Benjamin Pearson, �'rthur Eaton, Edward Carpenter, Frederick Maguire, Lee Bergeron, Henry M. 'hort, John Callahan, Robert Bashaw, tk. , Alan I. Adams, George Hilton, Robert Field Ins for of Gas Piping - Albert G. dallace Boa of Fire Engineers : harles Plummer Wallace PearpQ James 1U ussell Colby, Leon �nior, R&bh 'r a , Harbormaster. - Alan Adams ;��� Asst. Harbormaster - George Hilton Inspector of wires - Donald G. Mutch Clam (bnstable - John Thistlewood, Richard Rogers, Alan Adams. Zoning Board of Appeals - Kenneth Reynolds Asst. members -Board of Apeals - Lawrence Brown, Gray. W. Adams. K' ,. J. Noble, Sec. 5 r?� 268 NEWBURY— Richard R. Rob appointed, were: Benjamin Pear. 'field Town Hall and grounds. ers was re-appointed chief of po- son, property Byfield Snuff com- Other re-appointments made lice by the selectmen last eve- pany and � 'jacent property; by the selectmen were: Albert ning at a speci4l session held in Arthur R. Eat)n. Byfield school G. Wallace, inspector of gas pip the Town Hall. and adjacent highway; Edward ing and gas appliances; Charles The position of' deputy chief Carpenter. Newbury Elementary A. Plummer, Wallace 0. Pear- of police established a few years school and adjacent highway; son, James L. Wile Jr., Russell ago by the selectmen was no' Frederick Maguire, Newbury L. Colby, Leon E. Senior, Rob- filled last evening, Police offi- Elementary school and adjacent ert A. Bashaw Jr., and John cers re-appointed were Charles highway; Lee W. Bergeron. Rock to the board of fire W. Woods, Henry S. Cahoon, plum Island bridge and ap- neers and from this group James E. Platt and David P. proaches. I appointees will select a fire c Stickney. Other police officers Also: Henry M. Short, proper• and assistant chief. may be appointed at a later date ty Byfield Snuff Co. and adja- Bernard J. Lojko was re-ap the selectmen report. cent property; John E. Callahan, pointed town counsel. Also re Two officers who have served Woodbridge school and adjacent pointed were Alan I. Ada for varying lengths of time were highway; Robert A. Bashaw .Jr.. harbormaster; George Hil not re-appointed last evening. Ould Newbury Golf club and ad- assistant harbormaster; Do They were Ashley J. Hunt and jacent highway; Alan I. Adams. G. Mutch, inspector of w Edward J. Krupowicz. Parker River and adjacent wa- Jahn K. Thistlewood and R Richard R. Rogers was also ters; George Hilton, Plum Island and R. Rogers, clam constab re-appointed as agent. of the and Parker Rivers and that part Kenne`h A. Reynolds, zo board of health. of Plum Island Basin in New- board of appeals; Lawrenc Special police officers, all re-i bury; and Robert H. Field, By- Brown and Gray W. Adams;: -- --- sociate members zoning b of appeals; Edward J. Kell I the planning board of appeals. David P. Stickney was reap- pointed to the conservation com- mission and Charles Bashaw is- was appointed to replace George td, H. Mackenzie on the commis- al.I sion at the latter's request to ss be retired from that position. .r"sOJA-0 is PAYROLL APPRO ,_:ecLrn I ia— I ping an- Returned proved a weekly payroll in the amount of $8,176.40. _1r T In Newbury Ili 'J TheD and B construction com- pany was given a building per- mit by the selectmen for a night's meeting, selectmen re- dwelling on Lot 3, Maple St. turned Atty. Bernard J. Lojko ILARGER SIGN DUE as town counsel. The selectmen authorized the "he Netvburyport attorney is erection of a larger sign at the , a, also counsel for West Newbury n:.ar tie Salisbury and Rowley. I comfort station at Plum Island. - — - The matter was brought to their attention by '.Michael Villane for the need of such ansign. SELECTMEN'S MEETING 269 Apeil 13, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on April 13 at 7:30 P.M. The secretary presiding in the absence of the chairman. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. The following licenses were approved: Lillian Jurgel and Doris Brown, Tlorthern Flvd. Common Victualer' s Lic. Ice Cream (Sunday) Richard Capolupo, Plum Island Blvd. Bait Shop, Sporting Goods etc . Bell and Gorman; 2?5 High Road Ice Cream (Sunday) Hayden S. Cbllins, Plum Is. Blvd. Common Victualer's Ice Cream (Sunday) Fred J. Zarella, Northern Blvd. Common Victualer' s Lic . Ice Cream (Sunday) Frank Cerasuolo, "The Don-Nut Shop" P.I . Blvd. Common Victualer' s Lic . Muriel C . Lima, 126 Orchard St. Gift Shop 3. A payroll in the amount of �15,898.78 (14,576.78 + 1 ,322.00) was approved. 4. Building permits were issued as follows : William Vieweg, dwelling rear of 11 Forest St. Gov. Dummer Acad. , addition to dining hall Gov. fzmmer Acad. , addition to dwelling Arthur S. Page, Jr. 143 High Pd. , addition to dwelling George Randall, Rolfes Lane, garage Ralph Gibbs , 184 High Pd. , porch addition Whitfield Kimball, Eiverfront, addition to house Ademar Rieudeau, 6 Morgan Ave. , addition to porch Roland Stone, 51 Pine Is. Rd. , dwelling Nicholas Hathaway, Jr. , 40 Green St. , swelling 5. Malcolm % Andrews was appointed special police office for Gov. Dummer Acad. grounds and adjacent highways. 6. The resignation of Henry S. C,ahoon as a police officer was presented, to become effective immediatley. 7. Meeting adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. R. J. Noble , Sec 270 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 271 April 27, 1965 1. A regular meeting of the Board was held at 7: 30 Pli. April 27, 1965. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. 2. The following licenses were approved: A. Mavrofrider, P.I. Blvd. Common Victuler' s Ice Cream (Sunday) Juke Box 3. The request of Fred. J. Zarella for transfer of license for a package store for sale of wines and malt beverages, at No. Blvd. & 43rd St. was granted subject to approval of ABC 4. Relocation of 1 pole on 11m St. and l pole on P'Iain St. was approved on the joint request of the N.E. Telephone Co. and Mass. Electric Co. 5. A payroll in the amount of $25,931.81 (24,609.16 + 1,322.65) was approved. 6. Building permits were granted as follows : a. Richard Dennis, dwelling on Central St. b. F. Terranova, Sundeck addition, So. Blvd. c . Henry Cahoon, remove and rebuild part of a garage, Dorgan Ave. d. Thomas L. Ran, Jr. , move a bldg.7 'xl2 ' to his property on Rt. 1 e. Isabel Hoopes , addition, 67 Orchard St. f. Leonard Ilsley, addition, 38 Hay St. 7. It was voted to notify holders of outstanding Sewage Disposal permits that such facilities may not be used until approved by the Board of Health. 8. It was announced that rubbish collection of Plum Is. will begin on May 3, a total of 55 collections will be made by William Ferns at a cost of 53,300.00 9. Acting Police Chief James Platt was authorized to purchase new tire for the police cruiser. 10. Leonard Dobson was appointed custodian of the comfort station at Plum Is. 11. It was announced that golf on the upper green will not be permitted. R. J. Noble, Sec . 272 �I SELECTMEN'S MEETING 273 May 11, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on May 11, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. The following licenses were approved: Constant Christuk, 4znset Drive Common Victualer' s Ice Cream (Sunday) F. Thurlow Brown, Corner of High & Newman Roads. Antiques , 2nd Hand Articles , Gifts hicheline Moody and Linwood F. Scripture Taxi Licenses Philip Robichaud, Hanover St. Bait Shop Pole Locations : 1 Pole - Maple St. 2 Poles - Maple St. New Eng. Tel. and Tel. Co. and Mass. Elec. Co. 3. The following building permits were granted: a. Dr. Jos. LaPaglia, addition , 39 Longbrook Rd. b. Henry Cahoon, dwelling on Lots 12, 13 & 14, Morgan Ave. c . Claire Ryan, porch, 10th St. .P.I . 4. Mr. & Mrs. Don Mutchler presented a complaint concerning a dog believed to be vicious. The animal will be confined pending investigation. 5. Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Merry conferred with the Board concerning erection of a basketball board at Martha Pearson playground. 6. It was voted to have the steps and porch at Town Hall , Old Town painted. ?. Mr. William Burns appeared to request a public hearing on the issuance of a permit for a 500 gal. tank for storage of gasoline and a permit for a dumping and land fill operation, both on his property on Old Rowley Rd. Hearing will be held on, Hay 25; at 8:00 and 6: 15 P.M. a. The name of Olive T. Moore, Greentree Lane was drawn as juror for Superior Court, Salem, June 14. 9. A payroll in the amount of �13,765.88 was approved. 10. Special permits were given as follows: a. Ladies Auxiliary, Protection Fire Co. #2 to hold a rummage sale on the upper green, May 22, 1965 (Sat. ) b. Colonial Retriever Field Trial Club to hold trials at Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Oct. 1, 2, & 3, 1965, May 16. c . For an evangelist meeting on the upper green, Sunday, May 16. d. For playing soft-ball on the upper green at the request of Robert Doyle. R. J. Noble, Sec . 1 1 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 275 May 25, 1965 1. Meeting of Board of Selectmen held at 7:30 P.I . , May 25, 1965. 1iinutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. The following licenses were approved: H.D. and Rose 11. Davis, Davis ' Corner Store, Corner of Harvard way and Southern Blvd. Common Victualer' s Ice Cream (Sunday) Donald E. Fernald, Fernald 's Clam Stand, Parker River Common Y.ctualer' s Ice Cream (Sunday) Barbara C. McNulty, "The Well Sweep" , 106 Main St. Antiques, 2nd Hand Articles , Gifts. Mickey Villane, Beachcomber -4staurant Sunday operation of jukebox, radio & T.V. (19 Sundays) 3. A payroll in the amount of 4a23,572.90(22,340.57 + 11232.35) was Approved. 4. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. at the request of William Burns , Old Rowley Rd. , on the installation of a 500 gal. tank for storage of gasoline, at which no opposition was expressed. Permission was granted subject to approval of fire chief. 5• A hearing wa held at 8:15 P.Ii. at the request of William Burns Old Rowley Rd. , on a dumping and land fill operation on his pre- mises , at which no opposition was expressed. Permission was granted for a period of one year, provided dumping was done at least 500 ' from the road. 6. It was announced that under agreement with the Registry of motor Vehicles, police would be authorized to seize plates and registration of cars on which excise tax payments are past due. 7. Permission was granted for use of the upper green by the Sunday School , First Church, on Sunday, June 13. 8. A conference was held with insurance agent, Arthur L-age, and Mrs . Mary Barton for review of valuations as a preliminary to submission of a new package policy. 9. Mr. John Young presented a petition relating to relaxation of regulations as regards fishing in the Wildlife area. A meeting will be arranged with Mr. French(Wildlife area) Businessmen, Mayor Lawlor and this Board. 10. Building permits were granted as follows : a. John E. Doyle , 22 High Rd. , addition to garage and porch enclosure. b. Ronald Pearson, Moody St. dwelling c . Kenneth Reynold, addition to gatio d. Jos . D. itolfe, Jr. 123 High Rd. , addition to torch 11. The resignation of Police Chief Richard Rogers, because of illness , was accepted with regret. The appointment of James Platt was announced. R. J. Noble, Sec. Party groups on Plum Is. beach after 9: 30 must have permit from police chief. 276 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 277 June 8, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:00 P.T°T. , June 8, 1965. 2. Prior to the regular meeting, the Board met with Mr. Jack Wysong for appointment of lifeguards at Plum Island. Mr. Wysong was reap- pointed as head guard. William T. Brown, Tom li)yd, Jeffrey Regan, Richard Sneider and John Patten were appointed guards for duty from June 29 through Labor Day. 3. At the regular meeting at 7:30 PI.I. , the minutes of the meeting of May 25th were read and approved. 4. The following licenses were renewed: Anthony S. Agrillo, Circle Parking Lot, So. Blvd. Common Victualer 's Ice Cream (Sunday) Noyes Ice Cream Stand, 54 High Rd. Common Actualer' s Ice Cream (Sunday) Melvin A. Drew, Ould Newbury Coffee shop Ice Cream (Sunday) Robert J. Coyle Dance Lie . P.I. Taxpayer' s Assoc . Building Pole Location: Mass. Elec . Co. 1 Pole , Sunset Drive 5. A payroll in the amount of $19,966.86 (1,355.90 + 18,610.96) was approved. 6. Building permits were approved as follows : Mary Livermore, 6 Rolfes Lane - addition Gene T. Palumbo , P.I. Center - rebuild refreshment stand Robert A. Bashaw, dwellinig at 21 Riverview Drive John A. Gallant, dwelling at 5 Middle Rd. i Barbara Passler, Harvard Way. sundeck 7. Police hief Platt, and Reid Corning, Jr. , Dept. Tax Collector, met with this Board concerning procedures to be followed in cooper- ation in collection of delinquent excise taxes(now $1750 outstanding for 1963) 8. The Board authorized the issuance of tickets for parking violators , with fines of U1.00, � 2.00 and $5.00 for first, second and third offenses and court action for fourth offenses. R. J. Noble, Sec . 278 Q tit 1 1 1 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 279 June 22, 1965 Prior to the meeting on June 22, 1965, the Board made a survey of street lights at street intersections , preparatory to installation of lights of high intensity at approximately 15 locations. 1. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. Mr. Jack Wysong presented proposed regulations for Plum Island Beach which were approved. He also submitted a list of additional equipment desired which was taken under consideration. 3. A warrant presented by . Auditor Ashton Knight in the amount of $50,275.98 (1,317.10 + 48,958.88) (inc . �15,000 int. on school bond, $18,000 in school expense) was approved. 4. A request by Fite Protection Co. #1 , for use of the Martha Pearson Playground for a carnival on July 15, 16 & 17 was approved. 5. A group of residents from Elm 8t. , appeared before the Board to request additional traffic and directional signs at the inter- sections of Elm St. with Coleman Rd. and with School St. 6. Building permits were issued as follows : Charles Eichel, addition 75 Main St. Edward Volpe, garage, Lot 20, Girard Way Alan Adams, dwelling, 21 Cottage Rd. 7. A request from the Kiwanis Club, of Newburyport, for the use of the upper green for its annual auction on Aug. 21(alternately Aug 28) was approved. 8. Haverhill Gas Gb. was given permission to install service at 21 1�iverview Drive. R. J. Noble, Sec. 280 CID SELECTP'IEN'S MEETING 281 July 13, 1965 1. The Board of Selectmen met at 7: 30 P.M. on July 13, 1965. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. An application by Max Hurni for a storage building on High Fd. was refused and referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for further action. 3. Chairman Harold Dushame, of the School Board, appeared before this Board to request financial assistance in establishing outdoor basketball facilities on the grounds of the Byfield School. He was assured of availability' of funds up to 4150.00 4. A contribution of 975.00 was received from the Bethel Society of Newburyport, to be used in the lifeguard program. 5. Notice was received from the Dept. of Natural Resources that effective Aug. 8, 1965, shellfish constables must be trained per- sonnel, qualified in shellfish management. 6. Notice was received from the Dept. of Labor & Industries, that effective Aug. 3, 1965, testing of weighing and measuring equipment will be done by that department rather than by an appointed town official . 7. A warrant in the amount of U14,216.11 was approved. 8. A permit was granted to Protection Co. f/l to sell novalties at their carnival July 15, 16 &. 17tn. 9. The following building permits were issued: William & Edith Webber, Central St. , storage building Keith Walton, 12 Maple Terrace, Dwelling 10. Appointment of police officer----------Fountain and George Emerson was approved. 11. The purchase of an electric fan for Town Hall was approved. R. J. Noble, Sec . 282 �G� SELECTHEN'S MEETING 283 July 2;7, 1965 1. A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7: 30 P.M. July 27, 1965, The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. The following licenses were approved: Elias J. Ouellette, Bungalow Market , Northern Blvd. Common Victualer' s Ice Cream (Sunday Lie . ) Pole Location. Relocate 1 Pole , High Road, SW from Bayview Lane Joint Location, New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co. and Mass Elec . Co. G,�anted, subject to ABC approval, change of Manager at Ould Newbury Golf Club; Ralph F. Johnson in place of Robert A. Bashaw. 3. A warrant in the amount of 419 ,174.39 (17,948.69 + 11225.70) was approved. 4. John Thistlewood and Alan Adams were appointed as qualified clam constables , effective August 8, in accordance with new state requirement. 5. A permit to rebuild and add to a garage on Riverfront at Parker River, was granted to Douglas Bradshaw. 6. Approval for extension of the water main, 700' on Green St. , was given subject erectin.gof safety barriers and assumption of liability for damages. 7. A contract for painting the trim on Town Hall was awarded to R. woodman, Main . R. J. Noble, "be . 284 0..dy� SELECTMEN'S MEETILNG 285 August 10, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Aig. 10, 1965 at 7: 30 F.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. Location of a pole on Central St. - off Elm. St. was approved for New England Tel. Co. & Mass. Elec . Co. 3. 6ubject to approval by Alcoholic Bev. Comm. , the designation of Roberta B. Guilford as manager of Guilfords Package Store Inc . was approved. 4. A w tyrant in the amount of $131107.37 (11,937.42 + 11169.95) was approved. 5. In a conference with 1.1r. Lojko. twn Counsel, the proposed legislation relating to use of water from the Parker River by Newburyport and West Newbury was discussed. It was agreed that a meeting with officials of these towns and with the Byfield Water District, would be aranged as soon as p6ssible. 6. Building permits were issued as follows : J. P. (bnstruction Co. , dwellings of Lot 7, S (School St. ) and 17 (Central St. ) William McClellan, dwelling, Lot 14, Oak Terrace 7. It was voted to clear the park area at the town wharf, Parker River of weeds and overgrowth. R. J. Noble, Sec . °286 �.�W� SELECTMEN'S MEETING 287 August 24, 1965 ` 1. A regular meeting of the Selectmen was held on Aug. 24, 1965 at 7 : 30 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read an approved. 2. A common Victular' s license for The Country Store, Morgan Ave. , E. W. Thayer, was approved. 3. Building; permits were granted as follows : Coolen Bros , dwelling 93 'Withington St. Jos. Skovron, dwelling, Lot 3, Hanover Drive Max Hurni, garage & storage, 180 High Rd. John 11. Mort, Dwelling George Florren, garage , Northern Blvd. Lot Lenway realty, dwelling Lot 9, Lenway Rd. ---- John Rohn, dwelling, Lot 2, Blk. 7, Sect. J. , $ynmawr Way. 4. Raymond Walton, of Plum Island Taxpayers Assc. , Beach Activity Comm. , appeared before the Board to urge relaxation of regulations as to surf boards and rubber rafts. It was pointed out that such action would necessitate additional lifeguard service, funds for whichare not available this year. No action was taken. 5. Herbert Rogers , John Karahalis and Raymond Rogers appeared before the meethg to discuss use of available funds for repair of Byfield Town Hall. It was agreed that so far as funds permitted, repairs would be made in the following order: Outside paneling, repair of foundation, basement floor and back of stage. 6. A warrant in the amount of , 70,221.49 (6<< ,257.69 + 11963.80) . . was approved of thich 4601000 was for schools. 7. A letter was received from Mayor Lawler of Newburyport, re- uesting a meeting to discuss use of water ,from the Parker River. The meeting was later scheduled for Sept. 21, 1965) . R. J. Noble, Sec . A subsequent meet ng was held at 12:30 noon on Friday, August 27, 1965. 1. The name of Albert G. Wohloer was drawn for jury duty at Superior Court inLawrence starting Sept. 20, 1965. 2. In accordance with Sect. 18, Chap. 9 Gen. Laws, certain regulations relating to the use of motor vehicles at a place of business while parked on public or private ways, were adopted A copy of the regulations is attached and made part of these minutes. The regulations were also published in the Newburyport News on august 31 , 1965 288 -;7 1d� r TOWN OF NEWBURY ^ �ggACVcp� Office of TOWN CLERK l _"='':��•� ' � NEWBURY, MASS. 1 ��ATEp t�►A� In accorde=o with Seation 18 of Chapter of the General Laws of ftssaebusett j� the duly elected eel ct=04 Of the Town of Newbur7 hwebr adopt the fol1oio� regulations as to the use of motor vehicles in arq private use' street or road or parkIng area of the Town of Newer, 1. T4 xeon shall park or leave at: +e a autorhic . or motor v cles, attended or unatt i*dj for the purpose of doing 'business from the area where such vehicle is parked or left Stan."-, without a written permit from the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Nswbuw Whoevswr violates any provisi,o of these MISS md rejula.tloxxs shall pay a fine of Twenty Dollars ( ) for each offense. 3+ The CUef of Police of the Town of Newburyf, or any regular or ecial police officer appointed by the selectmen of the Town ofNew2�, in accorde o th Section of Chapter 41 of the General Laos of Massachusetts, shall, enforce these rem ations M. The above regulations were approved and adopted b7 un 3 txe vote on August 279 196 * at a. duly posted m ►t of the Board o� Selectmen* Henry E* Webb, ,fir. Boyce a. Noble Richard Ho Xnight Board of Selectmen of the Town of Newbury. 1 hereby certify that the above in a true copy of Regulations filed with the Tovu lurk* Ault 270 L 5* A true copy: Attests Town V"►1erk, Newburg Paso SELECTMEN'S MEETING 289 September 14, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Seldetmen, held on ,%pt. 14, 1965, called to order at 7: 30 11.I1. The minutes of the prevbus meeting were read and approved. 2. Pole Locations granted: New Eng. Tel. and Tel. Cb. and Mass. Elec. Co. (Joint) klood7,- Street, 3 Poles Main Street, 1 Pole Massachusetts Electric Co . Southern Blvd. 1 Pole Hana#-er St. 1 Pole 3. A warrant in the amount of � 20,446.13 (18,935.83 + 1,510.30) was approved. 4. Building permits were granted as follows: Kenneth LaFleur, 40 Orchard St. porch addition J. P. Construction, dwellings on Lots 10, 11 , 12, School St. 5. It was voted to notify the Newburyport Water Comm. and Byfield Water District that permits will be requested for future installation of water mains and hydrants. 6. It was voted to keep the River St. Bridge closed, except to foot and horse traffic during the winter and to request funds for repair at the annual town meeting. 7. The Board met with Mayor Lawler concerning use of available funds for protection of Plum Island Beach. On the basis of recom- mendation by state engineers, it was agreed that request would be made by both Newbury and Newburyport that the funds be used for construction of walls for 2-400 ' on the north side of the groins along the shore line. It was also agreed to meet on jbpt. 21 at 8:00 1M.with Mayor Lawler and ii.chard Johnson of the Water Comm. and other interested parties, including the Byfield Water District to discuss the proposed use of spring flood water of the Parker River for storage in reservoirs. R. J. Noble , Sec . 290 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 291, September 28, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 P.M. Sept 28, 1965. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A warrant in the amount of $28,211.59(83.00 + 26,698.44 +11430.15) was approved. 3. The following permits were granted: S. W. Whitford, 80 Orchard St. addition Richard Cunningham, 40 Scotland Rd. , dwelling Harold Pingree , 19 Cottage Rd. dormer 4. Contracts were awarded to Geo. Perkins for painting the exterior of the Town Hall , Byfield, and to Wn. Cblby, Jr. for repairing of foundation of the Hall. ($150.00) 5. It was agreed to meet with the selectmen of Georgetown on Sunday, Oct. 10, to perambulate the common boundary. 6. Notice from the ABC was received concerning the sale of liquor on Columbus Day, Oct. 12. 7. Mrs. Hester Fleck, Elm St. appeared before the Board concerning conditions at the town dump. She was advised of steps that will be taken toward inprovement. 8. It was voted that a meeting with county and state officials will be held at the Courthouse, Salem, to discuss Chap. 81 andChap 90 road assistance for 1966 and that a total of S20.000 will be re- quested for Chap 90 work of thich the towns share will be $5,000 and $3,000 for Chap. 90 of which the towns share will be 52,000. 9. It was agreed to obtain bids from local contractors for con- struction of an office for the TownCl.erk, in accordance with action taken at the last Town Meeting. 10. It was voted to contribute $150.00 toward cost of basketball court to be constructed by school comm. at the Byfield School. , 11. Since the last meeting, this Board has engaged the services of Mrs. Alberta Harley, Pond St. , Newburyport , as Public Nirse to replace Mrs . Hester Turnbull Whose resignation has been reluctantly accepted. 12. The date of the next meeting was set for Oct. 11, 1965. Adjourned at 9:50 P.M. R. J. Noble. 292 \ SELECTMEN'S MEETING 2 93 October 11, 1965 1. The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Oct. 11 , 1965 at 7: 30 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A warrant in the amount of 515,453.44 (13,970.89 + 11482.55) was approved. 3. Building permits were granted as follows : Howard Atwell, 62 Hanover St. - breezeway Charles Plummer 27 Green St. - addition to house garage William Swisher, 24. Hanover St. , - Addition to dwelling Filomena Pizelka, Cottage, Block 7, Sect. 5, Lot P.I. 4. Contract was awarded to Philip Knapp for construction of office for 5bwn Clerk, on a bid of $633.38. 5. The appointment of Mrs. Alberta Hurley, Pond St. Newburyport, was announced. 6. It was voted to study possible methods of improving; the heating system at Town Hall , Oldtown. Selectman Knight to investigate. 7. The purchase of a filing cabinet for use of the Fire Chief was approved, from funds of the fire appropriation. 8. Notice was received from the Mass Dept. of Public Works that the town would receive $101023.27 to be used before June 1968 on projects approved by that dept. Overhead will be available annually beginning December 1965. 9; Permission was given to the Byfield Grange to hold a dance for young people on Oct. 30, 1965. 10. It was voted to have the dump area on Pine Island Foad, bull- dozed and closed to public use. R. J. Noble, Sec. 294 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 295 October 26, 1965 1. h meeting of the Board of Seled.tmen was held on Oct. 26, 1965 at 7: 30 P.M. . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A warrant in the amount of 4?26,622.50 was approved. 3. The following building permits were granted: Chas . Worthley, loth St. , 1I.I. - garage Ralph Rogers, 5 Moulton St. , - Corn shed Edw. Adcomet, 18 Moody St. , - dwelling Walter Bills, 129 Main St. , - addition 4. Disposal works ::onstruction permits were granted to : Al . Goldberg, Newburyport turnpike Christus Marcus, Downfall Road. 5 Haverhill Gas Co. was granted permission to install a main on Kingford & Withington Sts. 6. Notice was received of a meeting on Oct. 28, 1965 of the North Essex Dist. , Veterans Service, which Chairman Webb will attend. 7. Notice was received from Dist. Highway Engineer that plans for the Central St. bridge will not be completed ' for three or four months. 8. Completion of perambulation of bounds between Newbury and Newburyport was reported, with notation that several of the markers were missing. A conference with Newburyport officials concerning replacement of markers will be arranged, 9. A meeting with representatives of the Newbury Grange and their attorney, was held to discugs their demand that no more space be taken for construction of offices in the Town Hall , Oldtown. It was voted not to build additional office space at this time. 10. It was voted to notify Ir' . Ernest Gu .lford that in regards to a building constructed by him on Lot 136 Morgan Ave, he must either: (a)Submit a survey showing the land on which the building stands is his property or (b)Remove the building by Nov. 9, 1965. He was so m tified. R. J. Noble , Sec . 296 SELECTMEN'S MEETING 297 luovember 9, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Nov. 9, 1965 at 7 : 30 F.111. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was omitted by vote of the Board. 2. A warrant in the amount of �?23,545.57 was approved. (22,046.77 + 11499.80) 3. The name of hayden Eaton, 20 Parker St. , was drawn for jury duty at the Superior Court, Lawrence, beginning Dec . C. 1965. 4. Building; permits were issued to: Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. dwelling, 24 Riverview Dr. ''rank Smith, addition to dwelling, 16 Riverview Dr. 5. James Wile was reappointed forest warden. 6. Permission was given to Gov. Dummer Acad. to construct a trap shooting range on the north side of the existing track. 7. Removal of license to Helen R.ilgaris , 145 Orchard.St. 8. - Permission for poles locations were granted: a. Jointly to N. E. Tel. & Tel. Cb. & Ma -s Elec . Co 1 pole - Maple Terrace 1 pole - Central St. 1 pole - Elm. St. b. Singly to Macs . Elec . Co. 1 pole - Bryn Mawr Way 9. Notices were received concerning ABC regulations as to sale of alcoholic beverages on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day, and were given to the newspapers for publication. R. J. Noble , Sec . 298 = G' SELECTMEN'S M IETING 299 November 23, 1965 1. A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Nov. 23, 1965 at 7: 30 P.H. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 2. A warrant in the amount of $67,251.54 (65,73141,519.70) was approved. 3. The following licenses were renewed, subject to approval of the Mass. Alcoholic Beverage Control Gbmm. : Package stores (all alcoholic beverages) Guilfords Package Store, Roberta B. Guilford, P.I. Blvd. Corner Cupboard, Paul Burke, Hanover St. Restaurants (all alcoholic beverages) Beachcomber restaurant Inc , Susan H. VIllane, P.I. Blvd. Wayside Hotel Dominic Menesale, 28 Wayside Ave. Pakcage Stores (Wines & Malt Beverages) Arts ' s Package Store, Arthur Bulgaris, 145 Orchard St. Haydn Collins, F.I. Blvd. Norman Hinds , No. $vd. at 43rd St. Arthur & Marcella Young, 'bwn & Country :tore, 53 Main St. 4. A letter of resignation was received from Arthur S. Johnson, chairman of the school building committee. A meeting of this board and the finance committee will be called to take action in this matter. 5. Asst . Fire Chief Robert A. Bashaw, Jr. appeared before this Board to request approval of the purchase of a two-crystalradio for the Chief$ Truck to maintain contact with the local apparatus and mutual aid headquarters, at an estimated cost of �300.00. request approved. 6. Mr. David haviland, 248 High Rd. , appeamd, concerning establishing a sewing machine sales and service operation as a one-room home business. Igo permit is required. R. J. Noble , Sec. 300