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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Board of Selectmen /
May 282 1957
Meeting, Town Hall, 8 :00 P. M.
Approved payroll.No other business.Adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Board of Selectmen
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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.
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Board of Select-men
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Board of Selectmen
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Board of Selectmen
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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April 25, 1961
Meeting at Town Hall 8 :00 P. M.
No new Business.
Approved the payroll. Adjourned at 9 :00 P. M.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The payroll was approved and meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M.
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Liquor Licenses for- 1962
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-All Alcoholic Beverages, Package Goods Stores,
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Liquor L-; censes for 1962
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 .
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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: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 .
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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
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`,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
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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
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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
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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�
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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_
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(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
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(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.
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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
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MARCI J. PEIRCE
TOWN CLERK
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SELECTLKEN'S MEETING
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Party groups on Plum Is. beach after 9: 30 must have permit from
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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) .
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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
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TOWN OF NEWBURY ^
�ggACVcp� Office of
TOWN CLERK
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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