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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 ADVISORY BOARDAdvisory Board Report 19,58 North Andover, Massachusetts Town of North Andover, Massachusetts ADVISORY BOARD REPORT 1958 ATTEND TOWN MEETING MARCH 15, 1958. Your vote is only good at TOWN MEETING. PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT TO TOWN MEETING FOR USE IN FOLLOWING THE PROCEEDINGS. CONTENTS Introductory Remarks .................... Page 1 Overall Budget Considerations ......... Pages l-2 West Side Trunk Sewer Line .............. Page 2 Request for Additional Fire and Police Personnel ....................... Pages 2- 3 Transfers from Reserve Fund During 1957 .... Page 3 Conclusion ............................... Page 4 Your Tally Sheet .................. Pages 5- 6- 7 Town Warrant .......................... Page 8 Recommended Appropriations for Regular Town Departments _ _=__ Pages 11 to 22 PLEASE PRESERVE THIS REPORT FOR USE AT THE TOWN MEETING. Report of the North Andover Advisory Board TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH ANDOVER: Your Advisory Board respectfully submits its Report with recommendations for action on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held in the North Andover High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 15, 1958. We have held lengthy discussions on the many Budget Items and have in- vestigated the merits of the numerous Articles. Our recom- mendations are based on what we consider to be in the best interest of the town. The spending authorized by your vote at this Town Meeting will determine your tax levy for this year. We there- fore urge you to familiarize yourselves with the issues at stake and make a determined effort to participate actively in mak- ing the decisions that will affect you directly this year and in years to come. This year it is determined that each $19,000.00 appro- priated at Town Meeting will account for $1.00 on the tax rate. OVER-ALTu BUDGET COI~SIDERATIONS This year's Budget, as recommended, totals close to a million-and-a-half dollars, an increase of about $145,000 over last year's Budget or $7.62 on the tax rate. Of this amount, $103,000 is due to Salaries and Wages, and $42,000 is due to increased expenses. $55,920.00 of the total Salaries and Wages increase is in the School Budget, and $47,049.80 is distributed over the remaining department Budgets for a grand total of 15.7% increase in total Salaries and Wages to be paid this year, or $5.44 on the tax rate. Although expenses increased about $42,000, we shall be paying approximately $51,000 more than we did last year in redemption and interest of our bonded indebtedness due to the new Franklin School and last year's twelve inch water main program. Our total funded debt as of January 1, 1958 totalled $1,958,000.00. WI~-ST SIDE TRUNK SEWER LINE In view of the fact that the new Route 110 will cross this area, it is highly desirable to be ready to put this sewer extension in without delay. Therefore your Advisory Board recommends as the initial step that $9,000.00 be raised and appropriated to make the necessaw engineering and survey plans to put in this sewer extension suggested by AFdcle 56. It is, however, the opinion of the Advisory Board that the Town cannot afford the Bond Issue this year, hence actual installation of the sewer extension would have to be postponed. RESURFACING STREETS This year the Board of Selectmen, in cooperation with the Highway Department, have inserted an article in the Warrant calling for an appropriation to start a program of resurfacing the streets. Your Advisory Board believes this program should be carried on as a long term plan. This will result in good streets which will require a minimum of main- tenance expense. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN PERSONNEL IN THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS In evaluating the needs of our Fire and Police Depart- ments we fully appreciated the excellent, effective perform- ances of these two organizations. However, we feel that this has been recognized in allowing their expenditures to be sub- stantially increased since 1954 as shown in the following table: Police Department Fire Department Expense 1954 1958 Increase $42,051 $64,638 54% 47,645 75,]26 58% 2 In view of the foregoing, the Advisory Board recommends unfavorable action in regard to increasing the personnel of the Fire and Police Departments since it is their opinion that these two departments are adequately staffed with aid of their reserve forces to meet the Town's needs. TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND DURING 1957 Approved by your Advisory Board under Chapter 40, Section 6, of the Generals Laws: Itemized Town Reports ............. $ 17.04 Selectmen Clerk Salary .............. 1,325.56 Memorial Day ........................ 125.00 Advisory Board Expenses ............. 135.80 Bond Premiums ................... 1,311.33 Article 66, 1957, Police Officers at Bathing Beach ............ 250.00 Road Painting ...................... 400.00 Contingent Fund ..................... 995.69 Forest Fires ........................ 2,200.00 Board of Appeals ..................... 200.00 Police Salaries .................. 150.00 Police Sergeants Salaries ............. 373.88 Sclectmen's Expenses ............... 135.00 Article 65, 1957, Playground Supplies ___ 1.59 Sealer of Weights and Measures ........ 5.09 Veterans Day ..................... 15.00 Town Building Janitor Salary ........... 25.00 Town Accountant Clerical Expenses ..... 147.00 Town Employees Group Insurance ..... 278.46 Board of Health Expenses ............. 600.00 Town Building Expenses ............ 176.73 Total $ 8,868.17 Balance of Account Returned to Treasury 1,131.83 Amount of Original Appropriation ...... $10,000.00 IF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF YOUR ADVISORY BOARD ARE FOLLOWED, increased revenue to the Town, together with estimated receipts from the State and County, will make it possible to keep the present tax rate approxi- mately the same as in 1957. 3 CONCLUSION Your Advisory Board has met with members of other Boards of the Town of North Andover; has, in many instances, met with Town officials and has called upon them for assist- ance. In every instance, all officers and others serving the Town have been most co-operative and helpful at all times, and your Board extends to them its sincere thanks. Respectfully submitted: NORTH ANDOVER ADVISORY BOARD Charles Stillwell, Chairman Antoine Dubois, Clerk George Dupont R. Ashton Smith James Poor Carl Hanson Kenneth Brett Daniel Valpey Raymond Broadhead YOUR TALLY SHEET for ARTICLES REQUESTING FUNDS R£MEMB~R: Each time the Town votes to raise amd appropriate appro'dmately $19,000.00 means an increase of $1.90 in your tax rate (per $~,00C).03 of assessed Ar- ~.~ ~o.- :c 17. Bill due to St. Anne's Orphanage ...... $ 1,023.25 Yes ..... 18. Bill due to Theodore Smolak _ 74.00 Yes ..... 19. Town Infirmary Maintenance, Repairs and Equipment 1,500.00 Yes ___ 20. Disposal of Johnson High 22. 26. A. B. C. D. 27. A. B. C. D. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. School ........................... Appointment of Town Counsel 1,000.00 No ..... Water Extensions Salem St. to 168 Summer St. 12,000.00 Yes ..... Poor Ave from Sutton St. _ 1,150.00 Yes ..... 900.00 Yes ..... 550.00 Yes Moody St. toward Prescott St. Hemlock St. from Spruce St. Sewer Extensions 600 feet to 153 Chadwick St. Moody St. from Prescott St. Poor Ave. from Sutton St. Hemlock St. from Spruce St. Surface Drain on Waverly Pleasant St. Surface Drainage 5,000.00 Yes ___ 3,400.00 Yes ..... 1,600.00 Yes ..... 2,300.00 Yes __ _ 4,560.00 No .... 6,300.00 No ..... No ..... Yes Pleasant St. Surface Drainage Park Street Surface Drain __ 300.00 Addition of Permanent Lieutenant, Fire Dept. __ 3,500.00 5 33. Addition of Three Permanent Firemen ............ 7,590.00 No 34. Purchase of New Ambulance 10,000.00 Yes ..... 35. Purchase of Fire Hose ...... 1,500.00 Yes ..... 36. Purchase of Two New Police Cruisers .............. 2,500.00 Yes ..... 37. Street Painting and Placing Signs .................. 600.00 Yes ..... 38. Addition of Three Permanent Patrolmen ........ $,482.50 No ..... 39. Purchase of Highway Dept. Truck Chassis .......... 6,000.00 Yes 40. Purchasc of Refuse Disposal Truck ............... 10,945.00 Yes ..... 41. Purchase of Town Dump Tractor ............. 17,000.00 No .... 42. Maintenance of Town Disposal Site ........... 1,000.00 Yes ..... 43. Chapter 90 Maintenance .... 4,000.00 Yes 44. Chapter 90 Construction, Dale Street ........... 7,500.00 Yes ..... 45. Painting and Replacing Street Signs ................. 200.00 Yes 46. 50/50 Side~valk Project ..... 2,000.00 No 47. Balance due on Sand Spreader 900.00 Yes ..... 48. Purchase of Two Highway Department Pumps ..... 300.00 Yes 49. Chapter 90, Salem Street ........... No 50. Temporary Town Garage Changes and Repairs _ _ 15,000.00 Yes 51. Resurfacing Street ......... 25,000.00 Yes 52. Purchase of Lawn Mower Tractor .............. 1,500.00 Yes 53. Purchase of New Public Works Truck .......... 1,800.00 Yes 54. New Twelve Inch Water Mains 80,000.00 Yes ..... 6 55. General Water Extensions __ 2,500.00 56. West Side Trunk Sewer .... 148,000.00 57. Tree Department Sprayer ___ 2,650.00 58. Purchase of Ne~v Tree Dept. Truck .................. 3,300.00 59. Purchase of Tree Department Power Saw ............ 250.00 6.2. Brooks School Skating ..... 1,700.00 63. Aplin Playground Fence .... 1,200.00 64. Hot-topping Basketball Courts ................. 3,700.00 65. Steel Pier at Beach ......... 1,700.00 66. Aplin Playground Benches __ 100.00 67. Playground Activities and Trips .................. 800.00 68. Bathing Beach Police Officer 650.00 69. Playground Instructors ..... 1,888.00 70. Aplin Playground Amusements 500.00 72. 74. 75. 76.. Increasing American Legion Allowance to $800.00 __ ~ 200.00 Overlay Surplus Transfer ___ 10,000.00 Water Works Improvements _ 9,824.75 Yes ..... Yes ..... Yes ..... Yes No Yes ..... Yes .... Yes ..... Yes ..... Yes .... Yes ..... Stabilization Fund .......................... Sum to Reduce Tax Rate .... 106,000.00 Yes ..... TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of North Andover: GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of North Andover, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in the Bradstreet School in Precinct One, the new St. Michael's School Auditorium in Precinct Two, the Albert Thomson School in Precinct Three and the Kit- tredge School Auditorium in Precinct Four in said North Andover, on Monday, the third day of March, 1958 at nine' o'clock in the forenoon, and there to act on the following article: ARTICLE 1. To elect a Moderator, Town Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Highway Surveyor, Tree Warden, Three Selectmen, Three members of the Board of Public Welfare, and five constables for one year. One Assessor, one member of the Board of Public Works, one member of the Board of Health, two members of the School Committee for three years, one member of the Planning Board and one member of the Housing Authority for five years, and to vote upon the question, "Shall the water supply of the town of North Andover be fluoridated?" All to be voted upon one ballot, the polls shall open at 9 A.M. and shall be closed at 8 P.M. After final action on the preceeding Article One, the said meeting shall stand adjourned by virtue of Section 4, Article One of the Town By-Laws, to Saturday, March 15, 1958 at one-thirty o'clock P. M., in the North Andover High School Auditorium then and there to act on the following Articles: ARTICLE 2. To elect all other officers not required by law to be elected by ballot. Recommended that this be referred to the Selectmen for action. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to accept the report of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen. Recommended that the report be accepted. Ai%T~[CLE 4. To see what action the Town will take as to its unexpended appropriations. Recommended that all unexpended appropriations be returned to the Treasury, with the exception of the follow- ing amounts as of ~anuar¥ 1, 195S, which were originally appropriated under the Articles indicated: Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article 72, 195I)--Kittredge School Fence .... $ 268.83 19, 1952--New High School ........... 569.15 64, 1953- Reserve for Appropriation from Stabilization Fund, Water Department ....... 9,000.00 3, 1954--Lining Water Mains ....... 11,914.43 13. 1954--Publishing Town History ___ 3,028.29 Western Electric Interest Account 1,614.59 2, 1956--Planning Board, Printing of Zoning Laws .............. 514.84 29, 1956--Lights Outside High School_ 627.74 53, 1956 -- East Side Sewer ........... 3,907.67 34, 1956--Chapter 90 Construction, Dale Street ............... 28.443.00 4, 1956 -- Planning Board ........... 800.00 6, 1956 -- Charles Melamed. Land Takin ............... 12,000.00 8, 1957--New School "Franklin" __ _ 437.788.89 lA, 2/4/57--Charles Melamed, Land Taking .............. 625.00 lB, 2/4/57-- Charles Melamed, Land Taking .............. 500.0D 1B1, 2/4/57 m Gordon Chamberlin, Land Taking .............. 100.0~ lB2, 2/4,/57--Antonio Colizza, Land Taking .......... 150,00 29C, 1957 -- Sewer, Pleasant and Osgood Streets ................. 975.59 38, 1957 -- 12 Inch Water Mains ....... 26,386.30 46, 1957--Chapter 90, Construction, Dale Street ................ 30,000.00 Article 68, 1957 -- Planning Board, Section 701. Federal Government ..... Article 69, 1957 -- Planning Board. Town Zoning Maps, By-Laws ........... 1,500,00 Article 9, 7/22,/57- Water System -- Merrimack College ....... 549.82 Article 12, 7/22,/57--Sewer Beacon Hill .... 693.52 Article 5, 10/17/'57--Brooks School, Skating Rink ............... 1,700.00 Civil Defense- 1957 ........................ 177.09 U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance .... 4,485.69 U.S. Grant A. D. C. Aid ...................... 2,810,93 U. S. Grant Disability Assistance ............ 3,271.39 U. S. Grant--Old Age Assistance, Administration 4,310.01 U.S. Grant -- A. D. C. Administration ......... 1,160.03 U.S. Grant -- Disability Administration .... 486.50 ~'-mployees Group Insurance Deduction ....... 12.79 l~mployees- Blue Cross, Blue Shield Deductions 48.24 School Lunch Account ............ 4,195.61 North Andover High School Athletic Association 34.00 4,000.00 Total .......... $598,641.94 ARTICLE 5. To see if the own will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided for by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, effective from January 1, 1958. Board of Selectmen--each per annum $500.00 Board of Public Welfare each per annum 150~00 Board of Assessors-- each per annum 1,150.00 Town Treasurer--per annum 5,500.00 Tax Collector--per annum 1,800.00 Highway Surveyor--per annum 5,490.00 Tree Warden- per annum 400.00 Moderator -- per annum 50.00 Board of Health -- each per annum 300.00 Board of Public Works -- each per annum 150.00 Favorable action recommended. These are the salaries that have been provided for in the Budget Items. ARTICLE 6. To see ~vhat action the Town ~vill take as to the recommendations of the Advisory Board. Recommended that each item of the proposed budget be considered separately. (See following twelve pages.) ,o o ,o .o? m TOWN CLERK'.~ DEPARTMENT A Town Clerk is by law a statutory officer of a Town. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has prescribed his duties and sponsibilities. These have been further amplified and extended' in many instances by local by-laws. By virtue of those rules and regulations, a Town Clerk is an imporbant figure in the orderly administration of all municipal affairs. His office is the one used in processing the greatest volume of municipal services. It is the source of information for the citizen in his dealings with local goverr~uent. The Town Clerk records all votes pas~ed at Town Meetings; makes and keeps an index of all instruments - Chattel Mortgages, Business Certificates and Pole Location Orders, including all vital statis- tics - births, marriages and deaths - requi~ed by law to be entered with him; issues certificates of'birth, marriage and death, and var- ious licenses - such as Sporting, of which there are 17 different types ~- four types of dog licenses and licenses granted by the ' Selectmen - such as Auctioneers,, Bowling Alleys, Junk Dealers, and Second Hand Dealers; and records, files and indexes all contract~, agreements, releases, bonds, deeds and all other papers and documents in any way affecting the interests of the Town when filed with him. He shall attend, record and index the drawings of all Jurors. It is his duty to give the official notice for most municipal transactions, including notices of elections, of town meetings, 9f all appointments to various committees, prepare ballots and other required materials for elections, including instructions in and wu- pe~wision of the work perfo~med by the election officers who serve .at the fou~ polling places within the Town, and many other duties that are exacting as to time and proper fo~,~. 2n a~dition, the To~n ~lerk se~ves as ex-officio member and Clerk of the Board of Registrars of Voters. The duties in connec- tion therewith oons~e considerable time and energy and - in fac~, are a very important function - indeed, a responsible one which ' brings tremendous peak loads in both.the Registrars, and Town Clerk,s Department. In this capacity, the Town Clerk prepares the records of ali meetings of the Board; pa~tieipates in the registration of voters; supervises and correction and revision of the Town's voting lists each year, in accordance with the true list information that has been p~esented; certifies the signatures appearing in the petitions of voters for articles to be inserted in the Warrants of the Annual a~ Special Town Meetings and in the nomination papers of candidates for ~he various Town an~ State offices; arranges the details con- nected with and assists in the recounts of ballots cast at electionc~ supervises the work of Temporary Assistan~ Registrars engaged in making a complete canvass of the Town for the purpose of taking the usual lists required b~ law of persons twenty years of age and and of the owners or keepers of dogs. Dear Arno~ ~ If thin~s are not going well for me Saturday and you would care to say a word for me, fine. Thought you might like to rea4't~he enclosed. Many thanks ~ ~ o o o o o o - o c5 c~ c5 c6 ~4 ~ c~ 0 0 m o o oo o. m o o 2O o ° ° 8 oo L~ 22 ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money, from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1959 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 8. To consider the report of all special com- mittees. Recommended that the reports of all special commit- tees be heard. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of their members to the position of Board of Health Physician and to fix his com- pensation in accordance with Section 4A, Chapter 41 of the General Laws. Favorable action recommended on the basis of com- pensation in the amount of $950.0{) for the year of 1958, This amount has been included in the Board of Health Budget recommended by your Advisory Board. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote fo authorize the School Committee to appoint one of its members to the position of School Physician anti to fix bis compensation in accordance with Section 4A, Chapter 41, General Laws. Favorable action recommended on the basis of com- pensation in the amount of $1,589,00 /or the year of 1958. This amount has been included in the School Department Budget. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning By-Law by striking out the pre- amble words under par. 4.11 between the numerals 4.11 and the numerals 4.11 (a), and by substituting in place of them the following preamble words: 4.11 Single, duplex or two-family dwellings and gar- dcns, including the right to convert in accordance with the standards set forth below any one-family structure built prior to January 1, 1950, to accommodate not more than two families, or, if approved in accordance with the stand- ards hereunder by the Board of Appeals after a public 23 // hearing with due notice given, not more than four families, ___~r_ovided: Petition of North Andover Planning Board, Nicholas F. Nicetta, Chairman. ~.%~nf~vo~:abie aciion ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning By-Law by striking out para- graphs 6.61 and 6.62 and by substituting in place of the~ the fol]owing paragraphs 6.61 and 6.62: 6.61 The residential lot areas and lot widths above re- quired under paragraph 6.3 of this By-Law shall not apply in any residence district to any lot of less area or less width / than above required if such lot be not adjoined by other land of the same owner, vacant and available for combina- ~? tion with or use in connection with such lot, provided that the applicant for a building permit on any such lot shall show by citations from the Essex County Registry of Deeds~ incorporated in or attached to such application that such~/?i'~ lot was lawfully laid out and duly recorded by plan or deed~ prior to the effective date of said paragraph 6.3 (Decemb~er 6, 1956) and provided that on such a lot there shall be kept open and not built upon a front yard and a rear yard each not less than 20 feet deep, and two side yards, each not less than 12 feet wide. 6.62 In Village Residence Districts only, t~vo, or more vacant lots, mutually adjoining, may by the Board of Ap- peals be permitted to be combined into a new lot or lots not less than 10,000 sq. ft. area each and not less than 100 ft. width at the street frontage, provided it be shown to the Board of Appeals that each of said vacant lots before com- bination was of less area or less width than required under the aforesaid paragraph 6.3 and, by citations from the Essex County t~egistry of Deeds, that each such lot was lawfully/~ laid out and duly recorded by plan or deed prior to Nicetta, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by rescinding the action taken by the Town upon.ALticle 7 tn the warrant for the Special Town ~eeting of October 7, 1957, wtfieh purported to re-zone a certain parcel of land lying to the north of Hillside Road between the Salem Turnpike and the Andover By-Pass so that said parcel will be zoned as it was prior to said action. Said parcel is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike with the northerly line of Hillside Road~ thence southwesterly by the northe;ly line of Hillside Road,/~/ 467.89 feet to an iron pipe marking an angle in the saiff street line; thence again southwesterly but more ~vesterly by the northerly line of Hillside Road 384 feet to an iron at the intersection of the no~herly hne of Hillside with the easterly line of the Andover By-Pass; thence%i~ northerly by the easterly line of the Andover By-Pas~ 620.19 feet to an iron pipe; thence northeasterly 465.53 feet to an iron pipe in the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike; thence southeasterly, by the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike, 437 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 5.27 acres, more or less. Petition of the North Andover Planning Board Nicholas F. Nicetta, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend the next to last sentence of Paragraph 9.1 in the North An- ~-~~~iover Zoning By-Law, relating to the mailing of notices of hearings before the Board of Appeals, by striking ~'~ut said ne. xt to last sentence and inserting in place thereof, !~i'\~e following sentence: !',~!\\.?\~1 The Board shall notify by registered mai] or certified ~l~l~il all such owners of property as the Board of Appeals ~k~t-Y deem affected thereby, as they appear on the most re- ~~it local tax list, and to the Planning Board. \~~ Petition of the North Andover Board of Appeals, Donald \~~/F. Smith, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend section 9 of the North Andover Zoning By-Law as amended and adopted by the Special Town Meeting of June 30, 1956, by striking out of that portion of the By-Laxv numbered section 9.1 in the last sentence of section 9.1. Further pro- vided that two of the said Board of Appeals members and one of the said associate members shall be appointed from among the members of the North Andover Planning Board. 25 Such that the amended By-Law will read as follows, sec- tion 9.1: There shall be a Board of Appeals of five mem- bers and not more than three associate members which shall have and exercise all the powers provided under the General Laws, Chapter 40A as amended, and which shall hear and decide all matters specifically referred to the Board of Appeals by the North Andover's Zoning By°Laws and other matters referred to such Board by statute. The Board of Appeals members and associate members shall be appointed by the Selectmen in the manner provided for by statute. Petition of Dominic Giarusso and others. Unfavorable action recommended. Illegal. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Law governing the Wage and Salary Administration Plan for the employees of the Town of North Andover adopted on July 22, 1957 at a special town meeting, pursuant to the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 10SA and 108C, as amended, in the following manner: The comments between the articles and the Advisory Board recommendations are Personnel Board explanations for requesting these changes. (A.) Amend Part 1, Section 2, by striking out sen- tence two in its entirety and inserting therein the follow- ing: Those positions of offices and employees in the service of the Town, whether that service be on the basis of full time, part time, seasonal, casual, special, Civil Service, or any other basis, and which are classified herein, other than position filled by popular election or positions under the direction and control of the School Committee are hereby referred to by titles in Schedule A, which schedule is en- titled Classification Schedule, and is attached hereto and made part thereof. (A.) The purpose of this amendment is to remove reference in the By-Law to employees of the School De- portment. The School Committee voted not to include school department personnel in the Wage and Salary Plan. Favorable action recommended. (B.) Amend all parts of the By-Law wherein reference is made by title or otherwise to school personnel by strik- 26 lng out all references therein so that the By-Law shall ex- clude all school department personnel. (B.) This amendment further strikes out all references within the By-Law to school department employees for the same reason as given for "A°', Favorable action recommended. (C.) Amend Part 3, Installation, Section 3 by striking out sentences 2, 3 and 4 in their entirety so that said para- graph shall read as follows: Progression. Each regular employee of the Town shah be progressed to the rate for his job or position as per Schedule "B', corresponding to the appropriate classification in Schedule "A' consistent with his years of continuous service from the date of his last hiring, promotion or transfer to that job or position. However, two years shall elapse before the employee shall be eligible for his step rate from the rate below the maxi- mum for his position to the maximum for his position. (C.) To change the date from which years of service shall be calculated from last annual town meeting to the actual date of hiring. Favorable action recommended. (D.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Overtime, by striking out sentence one in its entirety and inserting therein the following: Overtime shall not be paid to De- partment Heads, Professional Personnel, persons on occupa- tions classified in the A. T. P. Schedule, nor to any persons classified in Code-R of the I. T. S. Schedule. (D.) This amendment specifically excludes Supervi- sory Foreman from the overtime provisions of Code I.T.S. Favorable action recommended. (E.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Special Differentials, paragraph one, by adding the words "who are paid on an hourly rate" so that said paragraph so amended shall read as follows: Employees on jobs classi- fied in the I. T. S. Schedule who are paid on an hourly rate 27 shall receive (and so forth to end of said paragraph all exactly as previously adopted). (E.) Same reason as given for Favorable action recommended. (F.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Special Differentials, by striking out paragraph two in its entirety and inserting therein the following sentence so that said paragraph shall read as follows: Any employee working in any capacity during snow removal shall receive an added 10 cents per hour for each hour so spent beyond the com- pletion of the regular work day; but no one shall receive more than one special differential at any one time for any hour. (F.) To simplify the By. Law in regard to snow re- moval differential and make said provisions equitable to all employees. Favorable action recommended. (G.) Amend Code P. F., Rate of Progression, by insert- ing thereto the following: Six months probationary_ period shall be waived for any employee appointed to position of Regular Patrolman or Regular Firefighter who has previ- ously served for a greater period of time as a Reserve Police Officer or a Call Fireman. (G.) In recognition of thue served on the reserve and call forces. Favorable action recommended. (H.) Amend by inserting Civil said classification Code I.T.S.--A: Code I.T.S.--N: Code I. T. S., Classification Schedule "A", Service titles for existing titles so that shall read as follows: Utility Laborer Highway Laborer Public Works Laborer Forestry Laborer Public Works Maintenance Man Forestry Maintenance Man Playground Maintenance Man Motor Equipment Operator 28 Code I.T.S. D: Public Works Maintenance Craftsman Tree Climber Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Forestry Maintenance Craftsman Motor Equipment Operator Code I.T.S. V: Tree Climber and Surgeon Code I.T.S. E: Water Meter and Hydrant Repair Man CodeI.T.S. R: Working Foreman CodeI.T.S. T: Custodian CodeI.T.S.--H: Jr. Custodian (H.) State statutes require that Civil Service titles be recognized. Favorable action recommended. (I.) Amend Code I.T.S., Compensation Schedule "B",' by removing the asterisk in Code I.T.S.--A and Code I.T.S. N, under Step 5, so that said designated rate shall become permanent. ' (I.) The Personnel Board recommends that these rates remain in the By. Law to avoid disparity in the various classifications of Code I. T. S. Favorable action recommended. (J.) Amend Code A.T.P.. Classification Schedule "A'~ by changing Superintendent of Public Works ~itle from Code A.T.P. 400 to Code A.T.P. 500. (~.) This amendment is entered into the Warrant upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works. Unfavorable action recommended. (K.) Amend Code A.T.P.--75, Compensation Sched- ule "B', by inserting part time yearly rates for the SeaIer of Weights and Measures, Building Inspector and Wiring Inspector so that said rates shall read as follows: Building Inspector $1,000.00 per year Wiring Inspector 750.00 per year Sealer of Weights and Measures 500.00 per year (I~.) The duties attached to these appointed positions have increased with the rapid growth of the town. How- ever, the rate of pay has remained the same for a number of years. It is the feeling of this board that the pay rates we have recommended should be adopted. Unfavorable action recommended. Budget Item recom- mendations provide for twenty percent increases in sal- aries for both Building and Wiring Inspectors. and about eighteen percent salary increase for the Sealer of Weights and Measures. (L.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule "A", and Compensation Schedule ,'B", by inserting the following title, code and rates: Title { !ode A.'F.I'. Min. Step 2 Step :~ Step 4 Max. Moth Superintendent 72 77.50 82.50 87.50 90.00 95.00 (L.) This action is recommended because the original classification pays the Department Head the same salary as his foreman. Favorable action recommended. ~'~ (M) Amend Code A T P, Classification Schedule "A", ~ 5~ ~A.?by ins~'rting in Code A.~.~. "70 the following title: "As- ~ ~lv~~' ~istant Librarian''. (~£~/'~-~,~ (M.) To rectify an inequity in the classification of // ~ ~'~ Assistant Librarian who has all supervisory duties during / ~,~.,/~-the absence of the Head Librarian. Present classification ~. ~>~ pays a salary rate that is less than rates paid to subordin- ~/~' , ate library positions. ~ ~-,,' Unfavorable action recommended. ?. (N.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule A , by changing th~ title "Town Accountant" from Code A.T.P. --50 to Code A.T.P.--70. (1~/.) To classify title of "Town Accountant" in the schedule commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Favorable action recommended. (O.) Amend Code 00, Classification Schedule "A", by striking out all present titles and inserting therein the fol- lowing titles: Code 00-90: Assistant Assessor Deputy Tax Collector 3O Code 00-80: Secretary Stenographer Senior Clerk Code 00-70 Clerk Typist Code 00-60: ........ Code 00-50: Jr. Clerk (O.) To clarify the titles of the various jobs classified in Code Favorable action recommended. (P.) Amend Non-Classified Jobs and Positions, Sched- ule "B", by striking out "$300.00 per year" accorded the Health Inspector and insert therein the word "non-com- pensating'' thereby placing the duties of this service within the job content of the Board of Health Nurse. (P.) The duties of this job are performed concUrrently with the duties of the Public Health Nurse during, regular work hours. Favorable action recOmmended. Petition of Personnel Board ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to approx priate the sum of One Thousand Twenty,three Dollars and Twenty-five cents, ($1,023.25) to be paid to Ste. Anne's Orphanage for board, room and care rendered to children during the year 1956. This bill remained unpaid at the end of the year ending December 31.1 1956. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1.(]23.25 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of Seventy-four Dollars ($74.00) for the pur- pose of paying Theodore Smolak for services rendered at the Town Infirmary during the years 1954 to 1956 inclusive. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $74.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 31 the tire ARTICLE 21. To see if th$ Town will vote to adopt following fees for Electrical Permits to become effec- April 1, 1958: New dwelling: rough wiring range and burner $5.0~ Hot water tank 1.00 Rewire old building 5.00 Temporary service (plus meter installation) 3.00 Service charge 3.00 Conversion burner 3.00 Range 3.00 Hot water tank -- single installation 3.00 Gas station 5.00 Commercial stores 5.00 Carnivals and expositions 5.00 1/6 HP motor up to i HP 1.50 Manufacturing (plus .25 each I HP motor) 10.00 Signs -- Neon -- transformer 3.00 (.50 each additional transformer, special equipment welding, x-ray and generators.) 1 to 3 out]ets 1.50 4 or more outlets 5.00 Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. Any and all fees col- lected are to be turned in to the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for necessary repairs to the Town Infirmary and for the maintenance of the Infirmary equipment. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,S00.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to pay for the cost of disposing and removing from the land upon which it is located the building known as the Johnson High School, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may determine. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended( ~: .~~ Article Motion: ~nat AI~ciole I of the Town as appe~ on pa~ 97 of the 19%7 ~1 T~ b~ ~ended b~ addi~ ~he~o the foll~ n~ Section 6. ~o ~cte call~ f~ t~ app~op~tat~ of ~ds $~ll be eonsid~ed at a~ apeei~ t~ ~less the ~aed ex~n~ is of ~ ~e?g~y ~d is ~eco~ended ~ t~ ~lec~n ~d the Ad~ Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICI,IE 23. '1'o spt' ~hether iht' Tox~n xkil/ approve Unfavorable action recommended. ART[CLIC ~4. To see ii' lhe To::n xxil/ vole lo amend the Town ~-L,aus ~(3 as to prohibil co:~sidcratiotu al funds. :mb,ss such article and the cxpctldilttro authorized therein ~u'e of an emtq'~[en(') nature ~md a~'e so certified b) lbo Board of Selcclmen alnd the Finance Com!niltee, and Advisory Board. Petition of J~dm J. Willis and oil]ers. Favorable action recommended. slamiing vote. If lhe motion upoI/ Sllch standing vote of l}:e Mode)'alor 1<3 )hake (,c~'lain 1hal they in'c in his pos- Unfavorable action recomraended, F~vor~ble action recommended. I~ is recommended that the sum of S12,090.00 be raised ~r~d approprial~d, to be expended by the Board oi Public Works ~oz the purpose o~ this Article, subject to the f~llowinq condition: That on or betore Aupusi 1, 1958, the petitioners and or owners m~ke ~ 9uar~nlee, acceptable to the Boa;rd o~ Public Works, oJ six percent of S9,530.03, the estimated cost o~ a six inch m~in, as vmter rates ~or a period :~f fourteen years. Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of S1,150,00 be raised and ~pproprialed, to be expended by the Board oi Public Works, for the purpose of this article, subjec~ to the following conditions: Tha~ on or belore August 1, 195B, lhe patifioner~ and o~ owners make ~ guarantee acceptable to lhe Bo~rd of Public Worlds of six ~rcent o~ the actual cost o~ construction, ~s water rates, for a period of fourteen years: ~nd thai on or before August 1, 1958, the construcfio~ o! ~l least one house shall hove been started, F~vor~ble ~ction recommei]ded. It is recommended that the sum o~ S903.0~ be raised and appropriated, to be expended by the Board of Public Wozks. kr the purpose oi this article, subiec~ to the !ollgw~ng conditions: That on or before ~,ugu~t 1, 193a~ the 9efilicne~s :~nd or owners make a guarantee acceplable %9 rise Eoard oi Public Works of six perce:~t o~ the actual c~st o~ construction, as water ratem iot o pemod o~ ~ou~'t~e ~ ye~cs; a~d lh~ on or before August 1, 19SS, the co:;r~truction o~ ~t ]e~zst cme additional house sh::ll h~ve ~ee~ stai'ted, (D) Appropriate the Sum of Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($550.00) to extend the wa~ter system southeasterly on Hemlock Street approximately one hundred and twenty feet from Spruce Street. Petition of Louis DiFruscio and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $550,0t] be raised and appropriated, to be expended by thee Board of Public Works. for the purpose of this article, subject to the following conditions: That on or belore August 1, 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee acceptable to the Board of Public Works of six per cent of the actual cost of constrUction, as Water rates, for a period of fourteen years~ and that on or before August 1. 1958, the construction of at least one additional house shall have been started. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, a sufficient sum 5f money to extend the sewer systems on the following streets on petition of the persons named and others. ' ' (A) On Chadwick Stree~ app}0ximately to and includ- ing house number 153, or approximately 600 feet. Petition of William F. Moran and others. Favorable action recommended, It isrecommended 'that the sum of $5,000.00 be raised and aPproPriated to be ex- pended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (B) On Moody Street from Prescott Street. Petition of Benjamin Kalinowski and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3,400,0~ be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (C) Approximately two hundred and forty feet on Poor Avenue from Sutton Street. Petition of Anthony Furnari and others. 35 Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,60~.00 be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charged under the conditions of Chopter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (D) Appropriate the sum of T~venty-three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00) to extend the sewer system on Spruce Street and Hemlock Street. Petition of Josephine DiFruscio and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2,300.09 be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the ossessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended, AP~TICLE 28. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dol- lars ($4,560.00) to construct a surface drain on Waverley Road from Green Street southerly toward the Andover line. Petition of the High~vay Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the sum of Six Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($6,300.00) to re]ay the surface drain on Pleasant Street, between Davis Street and Lincoln Street, and extend it along Davis Street ex- tension from Pleasant Street to the existing 24" drain at East Water Street. Petition of the Highway Sm-veyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or provide by bond issue or transfer from avail- able funds a sufficient sum of money to install an under- ground drain to take care of the surface water for a required distance from a point on Pleasant Street, so that Town drainage will no longer flow on privately owned ]and dering on said Pleasant Street. And further that the Selectmen be hereby empowered to take whatever steps are 36 necessary to effect the accomplishment of said article in- cluding the obtaining of necessary easements. And further that the amount of money appropriated under Article 30 of the Annual Town Warrant in 1957 be carried forward to be used with an amount of money to be appropriated under this article in order to complete the project. Petition of John J. Lynch and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to in- stall a surface drain on Park Street. One hundred feet of ten-inch pipe and one catchbasin to be needed to complete this project. Petition of Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of S30D.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this article. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) to be added to the Fire Department Appropria- tion to provide for the appointment of one (~l) Lieutenant from an eligible Civil Service List. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars ($7,590.00) to be added to the Fire De- partment Appropriation to provide for the appointment of three (3) competent and qualified men under Civil Service Rules to be regular fire fighters. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to be used with the present 1947 ambulance to purchase a new ambulance. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $10,0I)0.01~ be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500,00) for the purchase of five hundred (500) feet of new 2~" hose and five hundred (500) feet of new 1~,5" hose. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. F{avorable Qction recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) for the purchase of two new 1958 12 volt system cars. Two present cars to be turned in, in trade. All equipment to be changed over, such as police radios, sirens, etc. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2,51)0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 37. To see if the To~vn will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the purpose of placing of signs and the painting and repainting of several streets in Town. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $600,00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($8,482.50) for the appointment of three (3) regular patrolmen, fully qualified, who have passed the 38 Civil Service physical and mental examination, all in ac- cordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Untavorable action recommended, ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the purchase of a chassis for a truck only, as the Town owns the body. The agreement must also include the in- stallation of the body on the new chassis. A 1949 Mack Truck to be turned in, in trade. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of $6,009.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-five Dollars ($10,945.00) for the purchase of an enclosed Refuse Disposal Truck, for the use of the Highway Department. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $10,945.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Seventeen Thousand Do]lars ($17,000.00) for the purchase of a scoop dozer for the use of the High- way Department, at Disposal Site. A 1948 Oliver tractor to be turned in, in 'trade. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the maintenance of the Disposal Site on Clark Street. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,0~I0 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 39 ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the maintenance of any streets in Town under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said money to be used in conjunction with money which may be alloted by the State or County, or both for this purpose; or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $4,00].0~ be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, to be expended by the Highway Surveyor under Chapter 93 et the General Laws, and in ad- dition, the sum of $2,000.00 be transferred from unappro- priated available funds in the Town Treasury to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the re- imbursement from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the Treasury. ARTICLE 44. To see if the To~vn will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for the further rebuilding of Dale Street under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said money to be used with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both for this purpose; or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $7.51111.00 be raised and appropriated to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90 Highway Con- struction, and that in addition, the sum of $22,500.00 be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the Town Treasury to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the reimbursement from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the purpose of painting and replacing street signs. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $20~.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to be used for a sidewalk prelect; the Town to pay one-halt the cost and the applicant to pay the other halt. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) for the balance due ona hydraulic sand spreader for the use (~f the Highway Department. The total cost being Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) but Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) has been paid on the spreader for rental. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $9t)0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town Will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the piarchase of two pumps tot the use et the Highway De- partment. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $300.00 be raised and appropriated for the purchase of one pump for the use of the Highway Del~art- ment. ARTICLE 49. To See if the Town will raise and ap- propriate, or take trom availabl~ funds a sum of money tor the rebuilding of Salem Street under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said moiley to be used with any money al- ' lotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition et Eugene Royce Bodge and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate from available funds the sum of Fifteen Thou- sand Dollars ($15,000.00) for the purpose et making altera- 41 tions and building additional garage space at the present Town Garage. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $15,00D.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate or take from available funds the sum of Twenty- five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to be used for resur- facing streets. Petition of Board of Selectmen and Ira D. Carry, High- way Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $25.000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate or transfer from available funds Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to be used with a 1950 Massey-Harris Tractor to purchase an International Low-boy Cub Tractor. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate or transfer from available funds Eighteen Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) to be used with a 1951 Ford Truck to purchase a new pick-up truck. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1.8D9.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) or any other sum for the purpose of installing the following twelve-inch water mains: Sutton Street from High Street to Main Street; Johnson Street, from Andover Street to Res- 42 ervoir Right - of - way, and Reservoir Right - of - ~vay from Johnson Street to the Reservoir, and determine whether the money shah be provided for by taxation, by appropria- tion from available funds in the treasury, and by borrowing under Authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws or take any action in relation thereto. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $80,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, and that to meet this appro- priation, the sum of $25,00~ be transferred from the unex- pended appropriation under Article 38 of the 1957 Annual Town Meeting, and that the Treasurer,, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and is hereby authorized to borrow from time to time a sam of up to $55,000.0D and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws as amended, each issue to be paid in not more than 15 years from its date or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine. ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, the sum of Twenty~five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to make such extensions of the water main sys- tem, under the regulations voted at the annual town meet- ing as the Board of Public Works, on October 1st, considers most necessary, such extensions not having been petitioned for at the annual meeting. Petition of the Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2.500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 56.. To see if the To~vn will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Forty-Eight Thou- sand Dollars ($148,000.00) or any other sum for the purpose of extending the West Side Trunk Sewer from Massachu- setts Avenue at Beechwood Street to Greene Street by ~vay of Beechwood Street, Shawsheen Avenue and certain rights of way, along Greene Street to Massachusetts Avenue, Wood Lane to Woodstock Street and Waverley Road to Dryad Street in accordance with the survey of Camp Dresser & McKee, Consulting Engineers, and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by borrowing 43 under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto. Pctition of Dr. Philip L. Hyde and others. Unfavorable action recommended. However, because of the reasons stated in the preamble on page 2, it is recommended tl~at the sum o~ $~,~00J00 be raised and ap- propriated to meet engineering costs of this project, ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty-six Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($2,650.00) for the purchase of a Mist Shade Tree Sprayer for the Departmpnt of Pest Control. A 1948 Mist Blower to be turned in, in trade. Petition of John J. Conners, Moth Superintendent. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2,6511.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 58. To see if the To~vn will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00) to pur- chase a two ton Stake Body with Hoist for the Department of Insect Pest Control. Petition of John J. Conners, Moth Superintendent. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3,3~0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) to purchase a power saw for the Tree Department. Petition of John J. Conners, Tree Warden. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $250.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Town Treasurer or the Board of Selectmen to sell at public auction or private sale land now owned by the Town 44 and being lots numbered 18-23 inclusive on Plan of Land known as Beacon Hill, dated October, 1906, said plan being recorded in the North District Essex Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 0381. Said lots of land border on unopened street known as Phillips Brooks Road, running between Chickering Road and Massachusetts Avenue. Petition of Anthony L. Galvagna and others. Unfavorable action recommended, ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 427, Section 1 and 2 of the Acts of 1957. An act increasing the amount of Pension of certain retired Police Officers and Fire Fighters, in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) provided, however, that the total amount of any such pension as so increased shall not exceed twenty- five hundred dollars. Petition of Peter H. Martin and others. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will authorize the Recreational Council appointed by the Selectmen to lease from the Brooks School certain land owned by it which is used as a skating rink, and to authorize the Recreational Council to promote and conduct ice skating thereon for residents of the Town, and to appropriate the sum of Seven- teen Hundred Dollars ($1,700.00) therefor from available funds in the treasury, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 14, Chapter 45 of the General Laws. Petition of Recreational Council Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of $1,700.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to erect a chain-link fence on the west side of Lamere Street at the Alpin Playground. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will raise and propriate or transfer from available funds Thirty-Seven 45 Hundred Dollars ($3,700.00) to hot top the basketball courts on the town playgrounds. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3.700.0D be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate or transfer from available funds Seventeen Hun- dred Dollars ($1,700.00) to provide a steel pier for the American Legion Beach at Stevens Pond. Petition of Board of Public Works. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will raise and proprlate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for four benches for the Aplin Playground. Petition of the Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $I00.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) for playground supplies, this amount to include expenses, spe- cial trips and general playground activities for the children of North Andover. Petition of the Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $800.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Six Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($650.00) for the services of a police officer at the Bathing Beach, four hours daily, eight hours on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays for a ten week period to enforce parking for resi- 46 dents of North Andover, this figure to include cost of car stickers. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $650,00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighteen Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars ($1,888.00) for eight playground instructors and one super- visor for an eight week period. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,888.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for one (1) set of six See Saws and Two Basketball Standards for the Aplin Playground. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to accept the extension of Sutton Hill Road from its present accepted terminus a distance of 250 feet past land of Hyde and Chap~ lain. Petition of Lanson J. Hyde and others. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to increase the rental allowance for Quarters of the American Legion Home from Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to Eight Hun- dred Dollars ($800.00), Petition of Post 219, American Legion. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the Overlay Surplus to the Reserve Fund. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $10,000,00 be transferred from the Over- lay Surplus to the Reserve Fund, ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will appropriate from available funds, the sum of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-four Dollars and Seventy-five Cents ($9,824.75) being the amount of water department receipts in excess of water department operating expenses for 1957 to a stabil- ization fund as provided for by Chapter 124 of the Acts of 1945, with the understanding that it is to be used by the town for capital improvements in the water works system under the provisions of the above act. Petition of the Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $9,824.75 be appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate, or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be added to the Stabilization Fund, authorized under Chap- ter 124, Acts of 1945, and established under Article 36 of the Warrant by the vote of the Annual Town Meeting held March 16, 1946. Petition of the School Building Committee. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $__~000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to take the sum of ..................... from available funds to reduce the 1958 tax rate. Petition of Board of Assessors. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $106,000.08 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 48 And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting true and attested copies thereof, at the Town Office Building and at five or more public places in each voting precinct. Said copies to be posted not more than fifteen days nor less than ten days before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands at North Andover, Massachu- setts, the twenty-seventh day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight. RALPH E. FINCK Board WILLIAM A. FINNERAN of PHILIP SUTCLIFFE Selectmen A true copy, ATTEST: ....................... Constable. North Andover, Massachusetts, February ...... , 1958. 49 THE '~II~PRE[88 Printers -:- Lithographers 65 Salem Street Lawrence, Mass. Advisory Board Report 1958 North Andover, MassachusettsV' Town of North Andover, Massachusetts ADVISORY BOARD REPORT 1958 ATTEND TOWN MEETING MARCH 15, 1958. Your vote is only good at TOWN MEETING. PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT TO TOWN MEETING FOR USE IN FOLLOWING THE PROCEEDINGS. CONTENTS Introductory Remarks ................... Page 1 Overall Budget Considerations ...... Pages 1-2 West Side Trunk Sewer Line .............. Page 2 Request for Additional Fire and Po]icc Personnel ......................... Pages 2 - 3 Transfers from Reserve Fund During 1957 .... Page 3 Conclusion ............................ Page 4 Your Tally Sheet ............. Pages 5- 6- 7 Town Warrant ........................ Page 8 Recommended Appropriations for Regular Town Departments ...... Pages 11 to 22 PLEASE PRESERVE THIS REPORT FOR USE AT THE TOWN MEETING. Report of the North Andover Advisory Board TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH ANDOVER: Your Advisory Board respectfully submits its Report with recommendations for action on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held in the North Andover High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 15, 1958. We have held lengthy discussions on the many Budget Items and have in- vestigated the merits of the numerous Articles. Our recom- mendations are based on what we consider to be in the best interest of the town. The spending authorized by your vote at this Town Meeting will determine your tax levy for this year. We there- fore urge you to familiarize yourselves with the issues at stake and make a determined effort to participate actively in mak- ing the decisions that will affect you directly this year and in years to come. This year it is determined that each $19,000.00 appro- priated at Town Meeting will account for $1.00 on the tax rate. OVER-ALL BD'DGET COI~ISID£RATIONS This year's Budget, as recommended, totals close to a million-and-a-half dollars, an increase of about $145,000 over last year's Budget or $7.62 on the tax rate. Of this amount, $103,000 is due to Salaries and Wages, and $42,000 is due to increased expenses. $55,920.00 of the total Salaries and Wages increase is in the School Budget, and $47,049.80 is distributed over the remaining department Budgets for a grand total of 15.7% increase in total Salaries and Wages to be paid this year, or $5.44 on the tax rate. Although expenses increased about $42,000, we shall be paying approximately $51,000 more than we did last year in redemption and interest of our bonded indebtedness due to the new Franklin School and last year's twelve inch water main program. Our total funded debt as of January 1, 1958 totalled $1,958,000.00. WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER LINE In view of the fact that the new Route 110 will cross this area, it is highly desirable to be ready to put this sewer extension in without delay. Therefore your Advisory Board recommends as the initial step that $9,000.00 be raised and appropriated to make the necessary engineering and survey plans to put in this sewer extension suggested by Article 56. It is, however, the opinion of the Advisory Board that the Town cannot afford the Bond Issue this year, hence actual installation of the sewer extension would have to be postponed. RESURFACING STREETS This year the Board of Selectmen, in cooperation with the Highway Department, have inserted an article in the Warrant calling for an appropriation to start a program of resurfacing the streets. Your Advisory Board believes this program should be carried on as a long term plan. This will result in good streets which will require a minimum of main- tenance expense. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN PERSONNEL IN THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS In evaluating the needs of our Fire and Police Depart- ments we fully appreciated the excellent, effective perform- ances of these two organizations. However, we feel that this has been recognized in allowing their expenditures to be sub- stantially increased since 1954 as shown in the following table: Expense 1954 1958 Increase Police Department $42,051 $64,638 54% Fire Department 47,645 75,126 58% In view of the foregoing, the Advisory Board recommends unfavorable action in regard to increasing the personnel of the Fire and Police Departments since it is their opinion that these two departments are adequately staffed with aid of their reserve forces to meet the Town's needs. TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND DURING 1957 Approved by your Advisory Board under Chapter 40, Section 6, of the Generals La~vs: Itemized Town Reports .............. $ 17.04 Selectmen Clerk Salary ............. 1,325.56 Memorial Day ........................ 125.00 Advisory Board Expenses ............. 135.80 Bond Premiums .................... 1,311.33 Article 66, 1957, Police Officers at Bathing Beach ............. 250.00 Road Painting ...................... 400.00 Contingent Fund .................... 995.69 Forest Fires ...................... 2,200.00 Board of Appeals ...................... 200.00 Police Salaries ................. 150.00 Police Sergeants Salaries .......... 373.88 Selectmen's Expenses .............. 135.00 Article 6.5, 1957, Playground Supplies ___ 1.59 Sealer of Weights and Measures ....... 5.09 Veterans Day ........................ 15.00 Town Building Janitor Salary ........... 25.00 Town Accountant Clerical Expenses ..... 147.00 Town Employees Group Insurance ..... 278.46 Board of Health Expenses .............. 600.00 Town Building Expenses .............. 176.73 Total $ 8,868.17 Balance of Account Returned to Treasury 1,131.83 Amount of Original Appropriation ...... $10,000.00 IF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF YOUR ADVISORY BOARD ARE FOLLOWED, increased revenue to the Town, together with estimated receipts from the State and County, will make it possible to keep the present tax rate approxi- mately the same as in 1957. 3 CONCLUSION Your Advisory Board has met with members of other Boards of the Town of North Andover; has, in many instances, met with Town officials and has called upon them for assist- ance. In every instance, all officers and others serving the Town have been most co-operative and helpful at all times, and your Board extends to them its sincere thanks. Respectfully submitted: NORTH ANDOVER ADVISORY BOARD Charles Stillwell, Chairman Antoine Dubois, Clerk George Dupont R. Ashton Smith James Poor Carl Hanson Kenneth Brett Daniel Valpey Raymond Broadhead YOUR ARTICLES REMEMBER: TALLY SHEET for RE(~UESTING FUNDS Each time thc Town votes to raise and appropriate approximately $19,000,00 means an increase of $1.00 in your tax rate (per $1,000,0Q of assessed valuation). NO. Description Of Article ~& ~ ~ 17. Bill due to St. Anne's Orphanage ............. $ 1,023.25 Yes 18. Bill due to Theodore Smolak _ 74.00 Yes 19. Town Infirmary Maintenance, Repairs and Equipment __ 1,500.00 Yes 20. Disposal of Johnson High School ............................ 22. Appointment of To~vn Counsel 1,000.00 No 26. Water Extensions A. Salem St. to 168 Summer St. 12,000.00 Yes ..... B. Poor Ave from Sutton St. __ 1,150.00 Yes ..... C. Moody St. toward Prescott St. 900.00 yes ..... D. Hemlock St. from Spruce St. 550.00 Yes ...... 27. Sewer Extensions A. 600 feet to 153 Chadwick St. 5,000.00 Yes B. Moody St. from Prescott St. ~3;400.00 Yes _~?_ C. Poor Ave. from Sutton St. __ 1,600.00 Yes ..... D. Hemlock St. from Spruce St. 2,300.00 Yes ..... 28. Surface Drain on Waverly Rd. 4,560.00 No ..... 29. Pleasant St. Surface Drainage 6,300.00 No ..... 30. Pleasant St. Surface Drainage ~__ No 31. Park Street Surface Drain __ 300.00 Yes ..... 32. Addition of Permanent Lieutenant, Fire Dept. __ 3,500.00 No 5 33. Addition of Three Permanent Firemen ............... 7,590.00 No .... 34. Purchase of New Ambulance 10,000.00 Yes 35. Purchase of Fire Hose ...... 1,500.00 Yes ..... 36. Purchase of Two New Police Cruisers ............... 2,500.00 Yes 37. Street Painting and Placing Signs ................. 600.00 Yes 38. Addition of Three Permanent Patrolmen ............ 8,482.50 ~No 39. Purchase of Highway Dept. Truck Chassis .......... 6,000.00 Yes 40. Purchase of Refuse Disposal Truck ................ 10,945.00 Yes ..... 41. Purchase of Town Dump Tractor ................ t7,000.00 No 42. Maintenance of Town Disposal Site .......... 1,000.00 Yes ..... 43. Chapter 90 Maintenance .... 4,000.00 Yes 44. Chapter 90 Construction, Dale Street ........... 7,500.00 Yes 45. Painting and Replacing Street Signs ................ 200.00 Yes ..... 46. 50/50 Sidewalk Project ..... 2,000.00 No 47. Balance due on Sand Spreader 900.00 Yes 48. Purchase of Two Highway Department Pumps ..... 300.00 Yes 49. Chapter 90, Salem Street ........... No __ _ 50. Temporary Town Garage Changes and Repairs .... 15,000.00 Yes ..... 51. Resurfacing Street ......... 25,000.00 Yes 52. Purchase of Lawn Mower Tractor ............ 1,500.00 Yes 53. Purchase of New Public Works Truck ......... 1,800.00 Yes ..... 54. New Twelve Inch Water Mains 80,000.00 Yes 6 55. General Water Extensions _ 2,500.00 56. West Side Trunk Sewer .... 148,000.00 57. Tree Department Sprayer ___ 2,650.00 58. Purchase of New Tree Dept. Truck ................. 3,300.00 59. Purchase of Tree Department Power Saw ............. 950.00 62. Brooks School Skating ..... 1,700.00 63. Aplin Playground Fence ___ 1,200.00 64. Hot-topping Basketball Courts ................. 3,700.00 65. Steel Pier at Beach ......... 1,700.00 66. Aplin Playground Benches __ 100.00 67. Playground Activities and Trips ................ 68. Bathing Beach Police Officer 69. 70. 800.00 650.00 Playground Instructors ...... 1,888.00 Aplin Playground Amusements 500.00 Increasing American Legion Allowance to $800.00 .... 200.00 Yes ...... No ..... Yes Yes ..... Yes ..... NO .... Yes ..... Yes ..... Yes ..... Yes ..... 73. Overlay Surplus Transfer ___ 10,000.00 Yes ..... 74. Water Works Improvements _ 9,824.75 ~ 75. Stabilization Fund ......................... 76. Sum to Reduce Tax Rate ..... 106,000.00 Yes TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of North Andover: GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of North Andover, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in the Bradstreet School in Precinct One, the new St. Michael's School Auditorium in Precinct Two, the Albert Thomson School in Precinct Three and the Kit- tredge School Auditorium in Precinct Four in said North Andover, on Monday, the third day of March, 1958 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, and there to act on the following article: ARTICLE 1. To elect a Moderator, Town Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Highway Surveyor, Tree Warden, Three Selectmen, Three members of the Board of Public Welfare, and five constables for one year. One Assessor, one member of the Board of Public Works, one member of the Board of Health, two members of the School Committee for three years, one member of the Planning Board and one member of the Housing Authority for five years, and to vote upon the question, "Shall the water supply of the town of North Andover be fluoridated?" All to be voted upon one ballot, the polls shall open at 9 A.M. and shall be closed at 8 P. M. After final action on the preceeding Article One, the said meeting shall stand adjourned by virtue of Section 4, Article One of the Town By-Laws, to Saturday, March 15, 1958 at one-thirty o'clock P. M., in the North Andover High School Auditorium then and there to act on the follo~ving Articles: ARTICI.F~ 2. To elect all other officers not required by law to be elected by ballot. Recommended that this be referred to the Selectmen for action. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to accept the report of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Se]ectmen. Recommended that the report be accepted. ARTICLE 4. To see what action the Town will take as to its unexpended appropriations. Recommended that all unexpended appropriations be returned to the Treasury, with the exception o~ the follow- ing amounts as of January 1, 1958. which were originally appropriated under t~le Articles indicated: Article 72. Article 19. Article 64, Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article 1953 -- Kittredge School Fence .... $ 268.83 1952- New High School .......... 569.15 1953- Reserve for Appropriation from Stabilization Fund, Water Department ......... 9.060.00 3, 1954--Lining Water Mains ....... 11,914~13 13, 1954- Publishing Town History ___ 3.028.29 Western Electric Interest Account 1.614.59 2. 1956--Planning Board, Printing of Zoning Laws .............. 514.84 29, 1956- Lights Outside High School_ 627.74 53, 1956- East Side Sewer ............ 3,907.67 34, 1956--Chapter 91] Construction, Dale Street ................ 28,443.00 4, 1956 -- Planning Board ............. 800.00 6, 1956 -- Charles Melamed, Land Takin ............... 12,000.00 1957- New School "Franklin" ____ 437,780.89 lA, 2/4/57- Charles Melamed, Land Taking .............. 625.00 lB, 2/4/57 -- Charles Melamed, Land Taking .............. 500.0D 1B1, 2/4/57-- Gordon Chamberlin, Land Taking .............. 100.00 lB2, 2/4/57-- Antonio Colizza, Land Taking ........... 150,00 29C. 1957-- Sewer, Pleasant and Osgood Streets ......... 975.59 38. 1957-- 12 Inch Water Mains ....... 26,386.30 46. 1957--Chapter 90, Construction, Dale Street .............. 30,000.00 Article 68, 1957- Planning Board, Section 701, - Federal Government ..... 4,030.00 Article 69, 1957 -- Planning Board, Town Zoning Maps, By-Laws .......... 1,590.00 Article 9, 7/22/57--Water System- Merrimack College ........ 549,82 Article 12. 7/22/57- Sewer Beacon Hill ...... 693.52 Article 5, 10/17/57--Brooks School, Skating Rink ........ 1.700.00 Civil Defense -- 1957 ......................... 177.09 U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance .......... 4,485.69 U. S, Grant A. D. C. Aid .................... 2,810.93 U. S. Grant Disability Assistance ............. 3,271.39 U. S. Grant--Old Age Assistance, Administration 4,310.01 U.S. Grant -- A. D. C. Administration ......... 1,160.03 U.S. Grant -- Disability Administration ....... 486.50 Employees Group Insurance Deduction ........ 12.79 Employees -- Blue Cross, Blue Shield Deductions 48.24 School Lunch Account ............. 4,195.61 North Andover High School Athletic Association 34.00 Total ........... $598,641.94 ARTICLE 5. To see if the own will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided for by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, effective from January 1, 1958. Board of Selectmen--each per annum $500.00 Board of Public Welfare ~ach per annum 150.00 Board of Assessors-- each per annum 1,150.00 Town Treasurer--per annum 5,500.00 Tax Collector- per annum 1,800.00 Highway Surveyor--per annum 5,490.00 Tree Warden- per annum 400.00 Moderator-- per annum 50.00 Board of Health- each per annum 300.00 Board of Public Works -- each per annum 150.00 Favorable action recommended. These are the salaries that have been provided for in the Budget Items. ARTICLE 6. To see what action the Town will take as to the recommendations of the Advisory Board. Recommended that each item of the proposed budget be considered separately. (See following twelve pages.) ]0 Oo 13 m oo ~ x '14 ~- o o o. o o o. x c',,l ,~' c~ © 16 0 g8 ° 17 ',®o~© 15 2O OOL~ 21 ~ 22 ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money, from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1959 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Favorable action recommended, ARTICLE 8. To consider the report of all special com- mittees. Recommended that the reports of all special commit- tees be heard. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of their members to the position of Board of Health Physician amd to fix his com- pensation in accordance with Section 4A, Chapter 41 of the' General Laws. Favorable action recommended on the basis of com- pensation in the amount of $950.03 for the year of 1958. This amount has been, included in the Board of Health Budget recommended by your Advisory Board. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to appoint one of its me~nbers to the position of School Physician and to fix his compensation in accordance with Section 4A, Chapter 41, General Laws. Favorable action recommended on the basis of com- pensation in the amount of $1.50~0D for the year of 1958~ This amount has been included in the School Department Budget. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning By~Law by striking out the pre- amble words under par. 4.11 between the numerals 4.11 and the numerals 4.11 (a), and by substituting in place of them the following preamble words: 4.11 Single, duplex or two-family dwellings and gar- dens, including the right to convert in accordance with the standards set forth below any one-family structure built prior to January 1, 1950, to accommodate not more than two families, or, if approved in accordance with the stand- ards hereunder by the Board of Appeals after a public 23 hearing with due notice given, not more than four families, provided: Petition of North Andover Planning Board, Nicholas F. Nicetta, Chairman. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Toxvn will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning By-Law by striking out para- graphs 6.61 and 6.62 and by substituting in place of them the following paragraphs 6.61 and 6.62: 6.61 The residential lot areas and lot widths above re- quired under paragraph 6.3 of this By-Laxv shall not apply in any residence district to any lot of ]ess area or less width than above required if such lot be not adjoined by other land of the same owner, vacant and available for combina- tion with or use in connection with such lot, provided that the applicant for a building permit on any such lot shall show by citations from the Essex County Registry of Deeds incorporated in or attached to such application that such lot was lawfully laid out and duly recorded by plan or deed prior to the effective date of said paragraph 6.3 (December 6, 1956) and provided that on such a lot there shall be kept open and not built upon a front yard and a rear yard each not less than 20 feet deep, and two side yards, each not less than 12 feet wide. 6.62 In Village Residence Districts only, two, or more vacant lots, mutually adjoining, may by the Board of Ap- peals be permitted to be combined into a new lot or lots not less than 10,000 sq. ft. area each and not less than 100 ft. width at the street frontage, provided it be shown to the Board of Appeals that each of said vacant lots before com- bination was of less area or less width than required under the aforesaid paragraph 6.3 and, by citations from the Essex County Registry of Deeds, that each such lot ~vas lawfully laid out and duly recorded by plan or deed prior to the effective date of said paragraph 6.3 (December 6, 1956) and the Building Inspector shall permit the construction of one single-family dwelling on each such 10,000 sq. ft. lot. Petition of North Andover Planning Board, Nicholas F. Nicetta, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by rescinding the action taken by the Town upon Article 7 in the warrant for the Special Town 24 Meeting of October 7, 1957, which purported to re-zone a certain parcel of land lying to the north of Hillside Road between the Salem Turnpike and the Andover By-Pass, so that said parcel will be zoned as it was prior to said action. Said parcel is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the westerly line Of the Salem Turnpike with the northerly line of Hillside Road; thence southwesterly by the northerly line of Hillside Road, 467.89 feet to an iron pipe marking an angle in the said street line; thence again southxvesterly but more westerly.by the northerly line of Hillside Road, 384 feet to an iron pipe at the intersection of the northerly line of Hillside Road with the easterly line of the Andover By-Pass; thence northerly by the easterly line of the Andover By-Pass, 620.19 feet to an iron pipe; thence northeasterly 465.53 feet to an iron pipe in the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike; thence southeasterly, by the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike, 437 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 5.27 acres, more or less. Petition of the North Andover Planning Board, Nicholas F. Nicetta, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend the next to last~sentence of Paragraph 9.1 in the North An- dover Zoning By-Law, relating to the mailing of notices of public hearings before the Board of Appeals, by striking out said next to last sentence and inserting in place thereof, the following sentence: The Board shall notify by registered mail or certified mail all such owners of property as the Board of Appeals may deem affected thereby, as they appear on the most re- cent local tax list, and to the Planning Board. Petition of the North Andoizer Board of Appeals, Donald F. Smith, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend section 9 of the North Andover Zoning By-Law as amended and adopted by the Special Town Meeting of June 30, 1956, by striking out of that portion of the By-Law numbered section 9.1 in the last sentence of section 9.1. Further pro- vided that two of the said Board of Appeals members and one of the said associate members shall be appointed from among the members of the North Andover Planning Board. 25 Such that the amended By-Law will read as follows, sec- tion 9.1: There shall be a Board of Appeals of five mem- bers and not more than three associate members which shall have and exercise all the powers provided under the General Laws, Chapter 40A as amended, and which shall hear and decide all matters specifically referred to the Board of Appeals by the North Andover's Zoning By-Laws and other matters referred to such Board by statute. The Board of Appeals members and associate members shall be appointed by the Selectmen in the manner provided for by statute. Petition of Dominic Giarusso and others. Unfavorable action recommended. Illegal. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Law governing the Wage and Salary Administration Plan for the employees of the Town of North Andover adopted on July 22, 1957 at a special town meeting, pursuant to the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 108A and 108C, as amended, in the following manner: The comments between the articles and the Advisory Board recommendations are Personnel Board explanations for requesting these changes. (A.) Amend Part 1, Section 2, by striking out sen- tence two in its entirety and inserting therein the follow- ing: Those positions of offices and employees in the service of the Town, whether that service be on the basis of full time, part time, seasonal, casual, special, Civil Service, or any other basis, and which are classified herein, other than position filled by popular election or positions under the direction and control of the School Committee are hereby referred to by titles in Schedule A, which schedule is en- titled Classification Schedule, and is attached hereto and made part thereof. (A.) The purpose of this amendment is to remove reference in the By-Law to employees of the School De- partment. The School Committee voted not to include school department personnel in the Wa~Ie and Salary Plan. Favorable action recommended. (B.) Amend all parts of the By-Law wherein reference is made by title or otherwise to school personnel by strik- 26 lng out all references therein so that the By-Law shall ex- clude all school department personnel. (B.) This amendment further strikes out all references within the By-Law to school department employees for the same reason as given for "A'°. Fovorable action recommended. (C.) Amend Part 3, Installation, Section 3 by striking out sentences 2, 3 and 4 in their entirety so that said para- graph shall read as follows: Progression. Each regular employee of the Town shall be progressed to the rate for his job or position as per Schedule "B", corresponding to the appropriate classification in Schedule "A" consistent with his years of continuous service from the date of his last hiring, promotion or transfer to that job or position. However, two years shall elapse before the employee shall be eligible for his step rate from the rate below the maxi- mum for his position to the maximmn for his position. (C.) To change the date from which years of service shall be calculated from last annual town meeting to the actual date of hiring. Favorable action recommended. (D.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Overtime, by striking out sentence one in its entirety and inserting therein the following: Overtime shall not be paid to De- partment Heads, Professional Personnel, persons on occupa- tions classified in the A. T. P. Schedule, nor to any persons classified in Code-R of the I. T. S. Schedule. (D.) This amendment specifically excludes Supervi- sow Foreman from the overtime provisions of Code I.T.S. Favorable action recommended. (E.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Special Differentials, paragraph one, by adding the words "who are paid on an hourly rate" so that said paragraph so amended shall read as follows: Employees on jobs classi- fied in the I. T. S. Schedule who are paid on an hourly rate 27 ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to adopt following fees for Electrical Permits to become effec- the tive April 1, 1958: New dwelling: rough wiring range and burner $5.00 Hot water tank 1.00 l~ewire old building 5.00 Temporary service (plus meter installation) 3.00 Service charge 3.00 Conversion burner 3.00 Range 3.00 Hot water tank -- single installation 3.00 Gas station 5.00 Commercial stores 5.00 Carnivals and expositions 5.00 1/6 HP motor up to 1 HP 1.50 Manufacturing (plus .25 each I HP motor) 10.00 Signs -- Neon -- transformer 3.00 (.50 each additional transformer, special equipment welding, x-ray and generators.) i to 3 outlets 1.50 4 or more outlets 5.00 Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. Any and all fees col- lected are to be turned in to the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for necessary repairs to the Town Infirmary and for the maintenance of the Infirmary equipment. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1.500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to pay for the cost of disposing and removing from the land upon which it is located the building known as the Johnson High School, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may determine. electmen.'4~ ~.~ ~ Petition of Board of S ~ ~ ~2 ~ '-~Favorable action recommended. 32 ing out all references therein so that the By-Law shall elude all school department personnel. (B.) This amendment further strikes out all references within the By-Law ~to school department employees for the same reason as given for Favorable action recommended, (C.) Amend Part 3, Installation, Section 3 by striking out sentences 2, 3 and 4 in their entirety so that said para- graph shall read as follows: Progression. Each regular employee of the Town shall be progressed to the rate fox' his job or position as per Schedule "B", corresponding to the appropriate classification in Schedule "A" consistent with his years of continuous service from the date of his last hiring, promotion or transfer to that job or position. However, two years shall elapse before the employee shall be eligible for his step rate from the rate below the maxi- mum for his position to the maximum for his position. (C.) To change the date from which years of service shall be calculated from last annual town meeting to the actual date of hiring. Favorable action recommended. (D.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Overtime, by striking out sentence one in its entirety and inserting therein the following: Overtime shall not be paid to De- partment Heads, Professional Personnel, persons on occupa- tions classified in the A. T. P. Schedule, nor to any persons classified in Code-R of the I. T. S. Schedule. (D.) This amendment specifically excludes Supervi- sory Foreman from the overtime provisions of Code I.T.S. Favorable action recommended. (E.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Special Differentials, paragraph one, by adding the words "who are paid on an hourly rate" so that said paragraph so amended shall read as follows: Employees on jobs classi- fied in the I. T. S. Schedule who are paid on an hourly rate 27 shall receive (and so forth to end of said paragraph all exactly as previously adopted). (E.) Same reason as given for Favorable action recommended. (F.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Special Differentials, by striking out paragraph two in its entirety and inserting therein the following sentence so that said paragraph shall read as follows: Any employee working in any capacity during snow removal shall receive an added 10 cents per hour for each hour so spent beyond the com- pletion of the regular work day; but no one shall receive more than one special differential at any one time for any hour. (F.) To simplify the By-Law in regard to snow re- moval differential and make said provisions equitable to all employees. Favorable action recommended. (G.) Amend Code P. F., Rate of Progression, by insert- ing thereto the following: Six months probationary_ period shall be waived for any employee appointed to position of Regular Patrolman or Regular Firefighter who has previ- ously served for a greater period of time as a Reserve Police Officer or a Call Fireman. (G.) In recognition of time served on the reserve and call forces. Favorable action recommended. (H.) Amend Code I. T. S., Classification Schedule "A", by inserting Civil Service titles for existing titles so that said classification shall read as follows: Code I.T.S.--A: Utility Laborer Highway Laborer Public Works Laborer Forestry Laborer Code I.T.S.--N: Public Works Maintenance Man Forestry Maintenance Man Playground Maintenance Man Motor Equipment Operator 28 Code I.T.S.--D: Public Works Maintenance Craftsman Tree Climber Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Forestry Maintenance Craftsman Motor Equipment Operator Tree Climber and Surgeon Water Meter and Hydrant Repair Man Working Foreman Custodian Code I.T.S.--H: Jr. Custodian (H.) State statutes require that Civil Service titles be recognized. Favorable action recommended. Code I.T.S.--V: Code I.T.S.--E: Code I.T.S.--R: Code I.T.S.--T: (I.) Amend Code I.T.S., Compensation Schedule "B", by removing the asterisk in Code I.T.S.--A and Code I.T.S.--N, under Step 5, so that said designated rate shall become permanent. (I.) The Personnel Board recommends that these rates remain in the By. Law to avoid disparity in the various classifications of Code I. T. S. Favorable action recommended. (J.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule "A". by changing Superintendent of Public Works title from Code A.T.P. 400 to Code A.T.P. 50t3. (I.) This amendment is entered into the Warrant upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works. ~favorable action recommended. (K.) Amend Code A.T.P.--75, Compensation Sched- ule "B", by inserting part time yearly rates for the Sealer of Weights and Measures, Building Inspector and Wiring Inspector so that said rates shall read as follows: Building Inspector $1,000.00 per year Wiring Inspector 750.00 per year Sealer of Weights and Measures 500.00 per year (K.) The duties attached to these appointed positions have increased with the rapid growth of the town. How- ever, the rate of pay has remained the same for a number of years. It is the feeling of this board that the pay rates we have recommended should be adopted. Unfavorable action recommended..Budget Item recom- mendations provide for twenty percent increases in sal- aries for both Building and Wiring Inspectors, and about eighteen percent salary increase for the Sealer of Weights and Measures.~ (L.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule "A", and Compensation Schedule "B", by inserting the following title, code and rates: Title (!o(le A.T.I'. Min. Step 2 Step ;~ Step 4 Max. Moth Superintendent 79 77.50 82.50 87.50 90.00 95.00 (L.) This action is recommended because the original classification pays the Department Head the same salary as his foreman. Favorable action recommended. (M.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule "A", by inserting in Code A.T.P.--70 the following title: "As- Sistant Librarian". (M.) To rectify an inequity in the classification of Assistant Librarian who has all supervisory duties during the absence of the Head Librarian. Present classification pays a salary rate that is less than rates paid to subordin- at® library positions. Unfavorable action recommended. (N.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule "A", by changing the title "Town Accountant" from Code A.T.P. --50 to Code A.T.P.--70. (N.) To classify title of "Town Accountant" in the schedule commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Favorable action recommended. (O.) Amend Code 00, Classification Schedule "A", by striking out ali present titles and inserting therein the roi- /owing titles: Code 00-90: Assistant Assessor Deputy Tax Collector 3O Code 00-80: Secretary Stenographer Senior Clerk Code 00-70 Clerk Typist Code 00-60: ........ Code 00-50: Jr. Clerk (O.) To clarify the titles of the various jobs classified in Code 00. Favorable action reCommended. (P.) Amend Non-Classified Jobs and Positions, Sched- ule "B", by striking out "$300.00 per year" accorded the Health Inspector and insert therein the word "non,com- pensating'' thereby placing the duties of this service within the job content of the Board of Health Nurse. (P.) The duties of this job are performed concurrently with the duties of the Public Health NurSe during regular work hours. Favorable action recommended. Petition of Personnel Board ARTICLE i7i: To see if the ToWn will vote to aPpro- priate the sum of One Thousand Twenty-three DOllarS and TWenty-five Cents, ($1,023.25) tO be paid to Ste. Anne'S Orphanage for board, room and care rendered to children during the year 1956. This bill remained unpaid at the end of the year ending DeCember 31; 1956. Petition of .Board of Public Welfare, Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of SI.023.25 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of Seventy-four Dollars ($74.00) for the pur- pose of paying Theodore Smolak for services rendered at the Town Infirmary during the years 1954 to 1956 inclusive. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $74.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, the tive ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to adopt following fees for Electrical Permits to become effec- April 1, 1958: New dwelling: rough wiring range and burner $5.00 Hot water tank 1.00 Rewire old building 5.00 Temporary selwice (plus meter installation) 3.00 Service charge 3.00 Conversion burner 3.00 Range 3.00 Hot water tank -- single installation 3.00 Gas station 5.00 Commercial stores 5.00 Carnivals and expositions 5.00 1/6 HP motor up to 1 HP 1.50 Manufacturing (plus .25 each I HP motor) 10.00 Signs -- Neon -- transformer 3.00 (.50 each additional transformer, special equipment welding, x-ray and generators.) I to 3 outlets 1.50 4 or more outlets 5.00 Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. Any and all fees col- lected are to be turned in to the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to aPl~ro- priate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for necessary repairs to the Town Infirmary and for the maintenance of the Infirmary equipment. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to pay for the cost of disposing and removing from the land upon which it is located the building known as the Johnson High School, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may determine. ~, Petition of Board of Selectmen ~:. ',', ,~. ~ -;~'Favorable action recommended. 32 ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to be used by the Board of Selectmen for the appointment of a Town Counsel from year to year. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 23. To see whether the To~vn will aporove the construction of a new housing project by the North Andover Housing Authority, namely, a Housing Project for Elderly Persons pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State- Aided Housing Project 667-1. . Petition of North Andover Housing Authority. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICI.I~. 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town By-Laws so as to prohibit consideration, at a special town meeting, of any article which appropriates funds, unless such article and the expenditure authorized therein are of an emergency nature and are so certified by the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee. and or Advisory Board. Petition of John J. Willis and others. Favor~,ble action recommended. ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote a motion for a secret ballot on an article in a Town Warrant which has been properly made and seconded shall be put to a standing vote. If the motion upon such standing vote is approved by twenty-five per cent (25~A) or more of the members present and voting, ballots approved by the Mod- erator as to form shall be used for voting on the article. Ballots shall be in the possession of the Moderator at the call to order of the meeting and it shall be the responsibility of the Moderator to make certain that they are in his pos- session before he calls the meeting to order. Petition of Leo J. Galeazzi and others. ~favorable action recommended. ;- ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, a sufficient sum of money to extend the water systems on the follo~ving streets on petition of the persons named and others. (A) From Salem Street on Summer Street to 168 Sum- mer Street (Mandry Residence). Petition of Allan A. Lowell and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $12,000.00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article, subject to the following condition: That on or before August 1, 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee, acceptable to the Board of Public Works, of six percent of $9,500.00, the estimated cost of a six inch main, as water rates for a period of fourteen years. (B) Approximately two hundred and forty feet on Poor Avenue from Sutton Street. Petition of Anthony Furnari and others. Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of $1,150.00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by the Board of Public Works, for the purpose of this article, subject to the following conditions: That on or before August l, 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee acceptable to the Board of Public Works of six percent of the actual cost of construction, as water rates, for a period of fourteen years: and that on or before August 1, 1958, the construction of at least one house shall have been started. (C) On Moody Street approximately Two Hundred Twenty-Five Feet (225) toward Prescott Street. Petition of Benjamin Kalinowski and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $90~.00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by the Board of Public Works, for the purpose of this article, subject to the following conditions: That on or before August 1, 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee acceptable to the Board of Public Works of six percent of the actual cost of construction, as water rates, for a period o~ fourteen years: and that on or before August 1, I~58~ th~ construction of at least one additional house shall have been started. 34 (D) Appropriate the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($550.00) to extend the water system southeasterly on Hemlock Street approximately one hundred and twenty feet from Spruce Street. Petition of Louis DiFruscio and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $550.00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by thee Board of Public Works. for the purpose of this article, subject to the following conditions: That on or before August 1. 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee acceptable to the Board of Public Works of six per cent of the actual cost of construction, as water rates, for a period of fourteen years: and that on or before August 1. 1958. the construction of at least one additional house shall have been started. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, a sufficient sum of money to extend the sewer systems on the following streets on petition of the persons named and others. (A) On Chadwick Street approximately to and includ- ing house number 153, or approximately 600 feet. Petition of William F. Moran and others. F{~vorable action recommended. It isrecommended that the sum of $5,000.00 be raised and appropriated to be ex- pended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (B) On Moody Street from Prescott Street. Petition of Benjamin Ka]inowski and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3.400.0tl be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (C) Approximately two hundred and forty feet on Poor Avenue from Sutton Street. Petition of Anthony Furnari and others. 35 Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of SL$fl~.00 be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1905 as amended. (D) Appropriate the sum of Twenty-three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00) to extend the sewer system on Spruce Street and Hemlock Street. Petition of Josephine DiFruscio and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2.300.00 be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 19fi6 as amended. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dol- lars ($4,560.00) to construct a surface drain on Waverley Road from Green Street southerly to,yard the Andover line. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the sum of -i: :~Six Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($6,300.00) to relay the surface drain on Pleasant Street, bet~veen Davis Street and Lincoln Street, and extend it along Davis Street ex- tension from Pleasant Street to the existing 24" drain at East Water Street. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town wilt vote to raise and appropriate or provide by bond issue or transfer from avail- able funds a sufficient sum of money to install an under- ground drain to take care of the surface water for a required distance from a point on Pleasant Street, so that Town drainage will no longer flow on privately owned land bor- dering on said Pleasant Street. And further that the Selectmen be hereby empowered to take whatever steps are 36 necessary to effect the accomplishment of said article in- cluding the obtaining of necessary easements. And further that the amount of money appropriated under Article 30 of the Annual Town Warrant in 1957 be carried forward to be used with an amount of money to be appropriated under this article in order to complete the project. Petition of John J. Lynch and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) to in- stall a surface drain on Park Street. One hundred feet of ten-inch pipe and one catchbasin to be needed to complete this project. Petition of Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $300.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this article. ARTICI~E 32~ To see if the Town Will ~aise and appro- priate the sum ~f Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) to be added to the Fire Department Appropria- tion to prt~vide for the appointment of one (1) Lieutenant ~r[-an eligible Civil Service List. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. 'Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars ($7,590.00) to be added to the Fire De- partment Appropriation to provide for the appointment of three (3) competent and qualified men under Civil Service Rules to be regular fire fighters. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to be used ~vith the present 1947 ambulance to purchase a new ambulance. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. 37 Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1000Q0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the purchase of five hundred (500) feet of new 2~.?' hose and five hundred (500) feet of new 1~" hose. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $L$00.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) for the purchase of two new 1958 12 volt system cars. Two present cars to be turned in, in trade. All equipment to be changed over, such as police radios, sirens, etc. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $20500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the purpose of placing of signs and thc painting and repainting 'of several streets in Town. Petition of Alfred H; McKee, Chief of Police. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $600~00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and approprmte or transfer from available funds the sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty-two Dollars and Fiftv Cents ($8,482.50) for the appointment of three (3) regular patrolmcn, fully qualified, who have passed the 38 Civil Service physical and mental examination, all in ac- cordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Un{,avorable action recommended. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town xvill raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the purchase of a chassis for a truck only, as the Town o~vns the body. The agreement must also include the in- stallation of the body on the new chassis. A 1949 Mack Truck to be turned in, in trade. Petition of the Highway Surveyor.' Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of i~,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-five Dollars ($10,945.00) for the purchase of an enclosed Refuse Disposal Truck, for the use of the Highway Department. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $10,945.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. .... ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town ~vill raise and appro- priate the sum of Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000.00) for the purchase of a scoop dozer for the use ~ the High- way Department, at Disposal Site. A 1948 Oliver tractor to be turned in, in trade. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the maintenance of the Disposal Site on Clark Street. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $I.000 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the maintenance of any streets in Town under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said money to be used in conjunction with money which may be alloted by the State or County, or both for this purpose; or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $4.00~.0~ be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, to be expended by the Highway Surveyor under Chapter 9~ of the General Laws° and in ad- dition, the sum of $2,000.00 be transferred from unappro- priated available funds in the Town Treasury to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the re- imbursement from the State and County to be restore~i upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the Treasury. ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for the further rebuilding of Dale Street under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said money to be used with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both for this purpose; or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $7,500.00 be raised and appropriated to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90 Highway Con- struction, and that in addition, the sum of $22.500.00-be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the Town Treasury to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the reimbursement from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the purpose of painting and replacing street signs. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $20~.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 4O /~ ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,~)1~0]()0) to be used for a side~valk project; the Town to pay one-half the cost and the app]icant to pay the other h~lf~· Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) for the balance due on a hydraulic sand spreader for the use of the Highway Department. The total cost being Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) but Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) has been paid on the spreader for rental. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $9~]0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the:sum~of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the purchase of two pumps for the use of the Highway De- partment. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended.. that the sum of $300.00 be raised and appropriated for the purchase of one pump for the use of the Highway Depart- ment. ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will raise and apr propriate, or take from available funds a sum of money for the rebuilding of Salem Street under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said money to be used with any money al- lotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of Eugene Royce Bodge and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate from available funds the sum of Fifteen Thou- sand Dollars ($t5,000.q~0) for the purpose of making altera- tions and building additional garage space at the present Town Garage. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of ~ be r~ed and appropriated for the purpose of tl~is Article. ~ ~ ~ ~ ARTICLE 51. To see if the Tmvn will vote to appro- priate or take from available funds the sum of Twenty- five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to be used for resur- facing streets. Petition of Board of Selectmen and Ira D. Carry, Itigh- xvay Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $25,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate or transfer from available funds Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to be used with a 1950 Massey-Harris Tractor to purchase an International Low-boy Cub Tractor. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate or transfer from available funds Eighteen Hundred ,..Dollars ($1,800.00) to be used ~vith a 1951 Ford Truck to · ~ purchase a new pick-up truck. i~,?\ Petition of Board of Public Works. \ Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,800.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) or any other sum for the~purpose of installing the following twelve-inch water mains: Sutton Street from High Street to Main Street; Johnson Street, from Andover Street to Res- 42 ervoir Right- of- way, and Reservoir Right- of- .way from Johnson Street to the Reservoir, and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by appropria- tion from available funds in the treasury, and by borrowing under Authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws or take any action in relation thereto. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $80,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this ArtiCle~and that to meet this appro- priation, the Sum of $25~000~e transferred from the unex- pended appropriati0~under~Article 38 of the 1957 Annual Town Meeting, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen. be and is hereby authc~ed to borrow from time to time a sum of up t~$$$w000.00 and to issue bonds or notes of the Town ther~'~u~der authority of ChaPter 44 of the General Laws as amended, each issue to be paid in not more than 15 years from its date or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine. ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to make such extensions of the water main sys- tem, under the regulations voted at the annual town meet- ing as the Board of Public Works, on October 1st, considers most necessary, such extensions not having been petitioned for at the annual meeting. Petition of the Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2.500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ~ A~,.TICLE 56.. To see if the Town will vote to raise and apprg~l~iate the sum of One Hundred and Forty-Eight Thou- ~]~-Dollars~($148,000.00) or any other sum for the purpose ~f~xt.ending the West ~ide Trunk Sewer from Massachu- ~setts Aven~ue at Beechwood Street to Greene Street by way ~=?of Beechwood Street, Shawsheen Avenue and certain rights of way, along Greene Street to Massachusetts Avenue, Wood Lane to Woodstock Street and Waverley Road to Dryad Street in accordance with the survey of Camp Dresser & McKee, Co~nsulting' Engineers, and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by borrowing under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto. ~ ~ Petition of Dr. Philip L. Hyde and others Unfavorable action recommended. However, becau~s~'~ of the reasons stated in the preamble on page 2, it is recommended that the sum of $9,906~00 be raised and ap- propriated to meet engineerin9 costs of this project, ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town ~vill vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty-six Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($2,650.00) for the purchase of a Mist Shade Tree Sprayer for the Department of Pest Control. A 1948 Mist Blo~ver to be turned in, in trade. Petition of John J. Connors, Moth Superintendent. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2,650.0(~ be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 58. To see if the To~vn will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00) to pur- chase a two ton Stake Body with Hoist for the Department of Insect Pest Control. Petition of John J. Connors, Moth Superintendent. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3,300.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250~00) to purchase a power saw for the Tree Department. Petition of John J. Connors, Tree Warden. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $250.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. · ~f ' ARTICLE 60. To see if the To~vn will vote to instruct 'i~ the Town Treasurer or the Board of Selectmen to sell at ,;z~ ~ public auction or private sale land now o~vned by the Town and being lots numbered 18-23 inclusive on Plan of Land known as Beacon Hill, dated October, 1906, said Plan being recorded in the North District Essex Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 0381. Said lots of land border on unopened street known as Phillips Brooks Road, running between Chickering Road and Massachusetts Avenue. ~ Petition of Anthony L. Galvagna and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 427, Section I and 2 of the Acts of 1957. An act increasing the amount of Pension of certain retired Police Officers and Fire Fighters, in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) provided, however, that the total amount of any such pension as so increased shall not exceed twenty- five hundred dollars. Petition of Peter H. Martin and others. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will authorize the Recreational Council appointed by the Selectmen to lease from the Brooks School certain land owned by it which is used as a skating rink, and to authorize the Recreational Council to promote and conduct ice skating thereon for residents of the Town, and to appropriate the sum of Seven- teen Hundred Dollars ($1,700.00) therefor from available funds in the treasury, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 14, Chapter 45 of the General Laws. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1o700.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to erect a chain-link fence on the west side of Lamere Street at the Alpin Playground. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate or transfer from available funds Thirty-Seven 45 Hundred Dollars ($3,700.00) to hot top the basketball courts on the town playgrounds. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3,700.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate or transfer from available funds Seventeen Hun- dred Dollars ($1,700.00) to provide a steel pier for the American Legion Beach at Stevens Pond. Petition of Board of Public Works. ~vorable action recommended. ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for four benches for the Aplin Playground. Petition of the Recreational Council Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $100.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) for playground supplies, this amount to include expenses, spe- cial trips and general playground activities for the children of North Andover. Petition of the Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $800.§0 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Six Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($650.00) for the services of a police officer at the Bathing Beach, four hours daily, eight hours on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays for a ten ~veek period to enforce parking for resi- 46 dents of North Andover, this figure to include cost of car stickers. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $650.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighteen Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars ($1,888.00) for eight playground instructors and one super- visor for an eight week period. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1.888.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for one (1) set of six'See Saws and Two Basketball Standards for the Ap]in Playground. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $5fl0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to accept ~?e.re extension of Sutton Hill Road from its present accepted minus a distance of 250 feet past land of Hyde and Chap- ~ lain'Petition of Lanson J. Hyde and others. Favorable action recommended. ,~' ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to increase ~ the rental allowance for Quarters of the American Legion '~) Home from Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to Eight Hun- dred Dollars ($800.00). Petition of Post 219, American Legion. Unfavorable action recommended. 47 ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the Overlay Surplus to the Reserve Fund. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of $10,000,00 be transferred from the Over- lay Surplus to the Reserve Fund. /~ ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will appropriate from available funds, the sum of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twentv-four Dollars and Sei'enty-five Cents ($9,824.75) being ~he amount of water department receipts in excess of water department~'oper-ati~g expenses for 1957 to a stabil- ization fund as provided for 5y--Gha~pter 124 of the Acts of 1945, with the understanding that it-is to be used by the town for capital improvements in the water works system under the provisions of the above act. Petition of the Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $9.824.75 be appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate, or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be added to the Stabilization Fund, authorized under Chap- ter 124, Acts of 1945, and established under Article 36 of the Warrant by the vote of the AnnUal ~own Meeting held March 16, 1946. Petition of the School Building Committee. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $__~000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to take the sum of .................................. from available funds to reduce the 1958 tax rate. Petition of Board of Assessors. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $t86;OUU:00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting true and attested copies thereof, at the Town Office Building and at five or more public places in each voting precinct. Said copies to be posted not more than fifteen days nor less than ten days before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands at North Andover, Massachu- setts, the twenty-seventh day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight. A true copy, RALPH E. FINCK Board WILLIAM A. FINNERAN of PHILIP SUTCLIFFE Selectmen ATTEST: ................ Constable. North Andover, Massachusetts, February ...... , 1958. 49 THE MAC PRE88 Printers -:- Lithographers 65 Salem Street Lawrenoe, Maes. Advisory Board l~port 1958 North Andover, Massachusetts Town of North Andover, Massachusetts ADVISORY BOARD REPORT 1958 ATTEND TOWN MEETING MARCH 15, 1958. Your vote is only good at TOWN MEETING. PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT TO TOWN MEETING FOR USE IN FOLLOWING THE PROCEEDINGS, CONTENTS Introductory Remarks ................... Page 1 Overall Budget Considerations ........ Pages 1-2 West Side Trunk Sewer Line ......... Page 2 Request for Additional Fire and Police Personnel .................. Pages 2 - 3 Transfers from Reserve Fund During 1957 .... Page 3 Conclusion ........................... Page 4 Your Tally Sheet .................. Pages 5- 6- 7 Town Warrant ............................. Page 8 Recommended Appropriations for Regular Town Departments ...... Pages 11 to 22 PLEASE PRESERVE THIS REPORT FOR USE AT THE TOWN MEETING. Report of the North Andover Advisory Board TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH ANDOVER: Your Advisory Board respectfully submits its Report with recommendations for action on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to be held in the North Andover High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 15, 1958. We have held lengthy discussions on the many Budget Items and have in- vestigated the merits of the numerous Articles. Our recom- mendations are based on what we consider to be in the best interest of the town. The spending authorized by your vote at this Town Meeting will determine your tax levy for this year. We there- fore urge you to familiarize yourselves ~vith the issues at stake and make a determined effort to participate actively in mak- ing the decisions that will affect you directly this year and in years to come. This year it is determined that each $19,000.00 appro- priated at Town Meeting will account for $1.00 on the tax rate. OVER-ALL BUDGET CONSIDERATIOI~S This year's Budget, as recommended, totals close to a million-and-a-half dollars, an increase of about $145,000 over last year's Budget or $7.62 on the tax rate. Of this amount, $103,000 is due to Salaries and Wages, and $42,000 is due to increased expenses. $55,920.00 of the total Salaries and Wages increase is in the School Budget, and $4%049.80 is distributed over the remaining department Budgets for a grand total of 15.7% increase in total Salaries and Wages to be paid this year, or $5.44 on the tax rate. Although expenses increased about $42,000, we shall be paying approximately $51,000 more than we did last year in redemption and interest of our bonded indebtedness due to the new Franklin School and last year's twelve inch water main program. Our total funded debt as of January 1, 1958 totalled $1,958,000.00. WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER LINE In view of the fact that the new Route 110 will cross this area, it is highly desirable to be ready to put this sewer extension in without delay. Therefore your Advisory Board recommends as the initial step that $9,000.00 be raised and appropriated to make the necessary engineering and survey plans to put in this sewer extension suggested by Article 56. It is, however, the opinion of the Advisory Board that the Town cannot afford the Bond Issue this year, hence actual installation of the sewer extension would have to be postponed. RESURFACING STREETS This year the Board of Selectmen, in cooperation with the Highway Department, have inserted an article in the Warrant calling for an appropriation to start a program of resurfacing the streets. Your Advisory Board believes this program should be carried on as a long term plan. This will result in good streets which will require a minimum of main- tenance expense. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN PERSONNEL IN THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS In evaluating the needs of our Fire and Police Depart- ments we fully appreciated the excellent, effective perform- ances of these two organizations. However, ~ve feel that this has been recognized in allo~ving their expenditures to be sub- stantially increased since 1954 as shoxvn in the following table: Expense 1954 1958 Increase Police Department $42,051 $64,638 54% Fire Department 47,645 75,] 26 58% In view of the foregoing, the Advisory Board recommends unfavorable action in regard to increasing the personnel of the Fire and Police Departments since it is their opinion that these two departments are adequately staffed with aid of their reserve forces to meet the Town's needs. TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND DURING 1957 Approved by your Advisory Board under Chapter 40, Section 6, of the Generals Laws: Itemized Town Reports ................ $ 17.04 Selectmen Clerk Salary ............... 1,325.56 Memorial Day ..................... 125.00 Advisory Board Expenses ............. 135.80 Bond Pl~emiums ...................... 1,311.33 Article 66, ]957, Police Officers at Bathing Beach ......... 250.00 Road Painting ........................ 400.00 Contingent Fund ................ 995.69 Forest Fires ......................... 2,200.00 Board of Appeals ................... 200.00 Police Salaries ....................... 150.00 Police Sergeants Salaries ............... 373.88 Selectmen's Expenses ................ 135.00 Article 65, 1957, Playground Supplies ___ 1.59 Sealer of Weights and Measures ...... 5.09 Veterans Day ....................... 15.00 Town Building Janitor Salary .......... 25.00 Town Accountant Clerical Expenses _ __ 147.00 Town Employees Group Insurance ....... 278.46 Board of Health Expenses ............. 600.00 To~vn Building Expenses ............... 176.73 Total $ 8,868.17 Balance of Account Returned to Treasury 1,131.83 Amount of Original Appropriation ...... $10,000.00 IF THE R]ECOMMENDATIONS OF YOUR ADVISORY BOARD ARE FOLLOWED, increased revenue to the Town, together with estimated receipts from the State and County, will make it possible to keep the present tax rate approxi- mately the same as in 1957. 3 CONCLUSION Your Advisory Board has met with members of other Boards of the Town of North Andover; has, in many instances, met with Town officials and has called upon them for assist- ance. In every instance, all officers and others serving '(he Town have been most co-operative and helpful at all times, and your Board extends to them its sincere thanks. l~espectfully submitted: NORTH ANDOVER ADVISORY BOARD Charles Stillwell, Chairman Antoine Dubois, Clerk George Dupont R. Ashton Smith James Poor Carl Hanson Kenneth Brett Daniel Valpey Raymond Broadhead ARTICLES REQU~-STING FUNDS REMEMBER: Each time the Town votes to raise and appropriate appro~<imately $19,000.00 means an it~crea~e in your tax rate (perS!,0OO.O3of assessedva:uation). 17. Bill due to St. Anne's Orphanage .... $ 1,023.25 Yes 1S. Bill due to Theodore Si~olak _ 74.00 Yes .... 19. Toxvn Infirmary Maintenance, Repairs and Equipment 1.500.00 Yes .... 20. Disposal of Johnson High 22. 26. A. B. C. D. 2"/. A. B. C. D. 28. 29. 30. 31. 82. Schoo] ....................... Appointment of To~vn Counsel 1,000.00 Water Extensions Salem St. to 168 Summer St. 12,000.00 Poor Ave from Sutton St. 1,150.00 Moody St. toward Prescott St. 900.00 Hemlock St. from Spruce St. 550.00 Server Extensions 600 feet to 153 Chadwick St. 5,000.00 Moody Sr. from Prescott St. 3,400.00 Poor Ave. from Sutton St. __ 1,600.00 Hemlock St. from Spruce St. 2,300.00 Surface Drain on Waverly Rd. 4,560.00 Pleasant St. Surface Drainage 6,300.00 Pleasant St. Surface Drainage ........ Park Street Surface Drain __ 300.00 Addition of Permanent Lieutenant, Fire Dept. __ 3,500.00 5 Yes ..... Yes ..... Yes Yes ___ Yes ..... Yes ..... NO .... NO _ _ _ No ..... Yes ..... 33. Addition of Three Permanent Firemen ................ 7,590.00 No 34. Purcha~,e of New Ambulance 10,000.00 Yes 35. Purchase of Fire Hose ...... 1,500.00 Yes 36. Purchase of Two New Police Cruisers ................ 2,500.00 Yes 37. Street Painting and Placing Signs ............. 600.00 Yes 38. Addition of Three Permanent Patrolmen .............. 8,482.50 No ..... 39. Purchase of Highway Dept. Truck Chassis .......... 6,000.00 Yes ..... 40. Purchase of Refuse Disposal Truck ............. 10,945.00 Yes 41. Purchase of Town Dump Tractor ......... 17,000.00 No ..... 42. Maintenance of Town Disposal Site ........... 1,000.00 Yes _ 43. Chapter 90 Maintenance .... 4,000.00 Yes ..... 44. Chapter 90 Construction, Dale Street ............. 7,500.00 Yes ..... 45. Painting and Replacing Street Signs .................. 200.00 Yes ..... 46. 50/50 Sidewalk Project ..... 2,000.00 No 47. Balance due on Sand Spreader 900.00 Yes ..... 48. Purchase of Two Highway Department Pumps .... 300.00 Yes ..... 49. Chapter 90, Salem Street .......... No ..... 50. Temporary Town Garage Changes and Repairs __ 15,000.00 Yes 51. Resurfacing Street ......... 25,000.00 Yes ..... 52. Purchase of Lawn Mower Tractor ............... 1,500.00 Yes ..... 53. Purchase of New Public Works Truck .......... 1,800.00 Yes ..... 54. New Twelve Inch Water Mains 80,000.00 Yes ..... 6 55. General Water Extensions __ 2,500.00 56. West Side Trunk Sewer .... 148,000.00 57. Tree Department Sprayer ___ 2,650.00 51~. Purchase of New Tree Dept. Truck ................. 3,300.00 59. Purchase of Tree Department Power Saw ............. 250.00 62. Brooks School Skating _ _ _ 1,700.00 63. Aplin Playground Fence .... 1,200.00 64. Hot-topping Basketball Courts ............... 3,700.00 65. Steel Pier at Beach ......... 1,700.00 66. Aplin Playground Benches __ 100.00 67. Playground Activities and Trips .................. 800.00 68. Bathing Beach Police Officer 650.00 69. Playground Instructors ..... 1,888.00 70. Aplin Playground Amusements 500.00 72. Increasing American Legion Allowance to $800.00 .... 73. Overlay Surplus Transfer .... 74. Water Works Improvements _ 75. Stabilization Fund ......... 76. Sum to Reduce Tax Rate .... 106,000.00 Yes Yes ..... INTo ..... Yes ..... Yes Yes ..... Yes ..... 200.00 No ..... 0,000.00 Yes ..... 9,824.75 Yes ..... Yes TOWN WARRANT Commonwealth of Massachusetts ESSEX SS. To either Andover: of the Constables of the Town of North GREETING: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of North Andover, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in the Bradstreet School in Precinct One, the ne~v St. Michael's School Auditorium in Precinct TwO, the Albert Thomson School in Precinct Three and the Kit- tredge School Auditorium in Precinct Four in said North Andover, on Monday, the third day of March, 1958 at nine' o'clock in the forenoon, and there to act on the following article: ARTICLE 1. To elect a Moderator, To~vn Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Highway Surveyor, Tree Warden, Three Selectmen, Three members of the Board of Public Welfare, and five constables for one year. One Assessor, one member of the Board of Public Works, one member of the Board of Health, two members of the School Committee for three years, one member of the Planning Board and one member of the Housing Authority for five years, and to vote upon the question, "Shall the water supply of the town of North Andover be fluoridated?" All to be voted upon one ballot, the polls shall open at 9 A.M. and shall be closed at 8 P. M. After final action on the preceeding Article One, the said meeting shall stand adjourned by virtue of Section 4, Article One of the Town By-Laws, to Saturday, March 15, 1958 at one-thirty o'clock P. M., in the North Andover High School Auditorium then and there to act on the following Articles: ARTICI,F~ 2. To e]ect all other officers not required by law to be elected by ballot. Recommended that this be referred to the Selectmen for action. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to accept the report of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen. Recommended that the report be accepted. ARTICLE 4. To see what action the Town will take as to its unexpended appropriations. appropriated under the Articles indicated: Article Article Article Recommended that all unexpended appropriations be returned to the Treasury, with the exception of the follow- ing amounts as of January 1. 1958, which were originally Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article 72, 1953- Kittredge School Fence .... $ 268.83 19, 1952- Hew High School ....... 569.15 64, 1953- Reserve for Appropriation from Stabilization Fund. Water Department ........ 9.000.00 3, 1954--Lining Water Mains ....... 11.914.43 13, 1954- Publishing Town History ___ 3,028.29 Western Electric Interest Account 1,614.59 2, 1956--Planning Board, Printing of Zoning Laws ............. 514.84 29, 1956- Lights Outside High School_ 627.74 53, 1956- East Side Sewer ............ 3,907.67 34, 1956--Chapter 90 Construction, Dale Street ................ 28,443.03 4. 1956 -- Planning Board ............. 803.00 6, 1956 -- Charles Melamed, Land Takin ............... 12,030.00 8, 1957--Hew School "Franklin" __ _ 437.780.89 lA, 2/4,,,'57 -- Charles Melamed, Land Taking ............. 625.00 lB. 2/4/57 -- Charles Melamed, Land Taking ............ 500.09 lB1, 274/57-- Gordon Chamberlin, Land Taking .............. lB2, 2/4/57--Antonio Colizza, Land Taking ............. 29C, 1957 -- Sewer, Pleasant and Osgood Streets ............. 975.59 38, 1957-- 12 Inch Water Mains ...... 26,386.30 46, 1957--Chapter 9~], Construction, Dale Street ............... 30,000.00 Article 68, 1957--Planning Boazd, Section 701, Federal Government ...... Article 69, 1957 -- Planning Board, Town Zoning Maps, By-Laws ........... 1,5Q0.00 Article 9, 7/22/57--Water System- Merrimack College ......... 549.82 Article 12, 7/22,/57-- Sewer Beacon Hill ....... 693.52 Article 5, 1Q/17/57--Brooks School, Skating Rink ....... 1,?00.00 Civil Defense -- 1957 ......................... 177.09 U. S. Grant Old Age Assistance ............ 4,485.69 U.S. Grant A. D. C. Aid .............. 2.810,93 U. S. Grant Disability Assistance ............... 3,271.39 U. S. Grant--Old Age Assistance. Administration 4,310.01 U. S, Grant -- A. D. C. Administration ........ 1.160.03 U.S. Grant -- Disability Administration ....... 486.50 £mployees Group Insurance Deduction ....... 12.79 ]~mployees- Blue Cross. Blue Shield Deductions 48.24 School Lunch Account ........................ 4,195.61 North Andover High School Athletic Association 34.00 4,0{)0.00 Total ....... $598,641.94 ARTICLE 5. To see if the own will vote to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the Town as provided for by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, effective from January 1, 1958. Board of Selectmen--each per annum $500.00 Board of Public Welfare each per annum 150.00 Board of Assessors- each per annum 1,150.00 Town Treasurer--per annum 5,500.00 Tax Collector--per annum 1,800.00 Highway Surveyor--per annum 5,490.00 Tree Warden--per annum 400.00 Moderator-- per annum 50.00 Board of Health -- each per annum 300.00 Board of Public Works -- each per annum 150.00 Favorable action recommended. These are the salaries that have been provided for in the Budget Items. ARTICLE 6. To see what action the Town will take as to the recommendations of the Advisory Board. Recommended that each item of the proposed budget be considered separately. (See following twelve pages.) 10 o TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT A Town Clerk is by law a statutory officer of a Town. The Co~m~o~wealth of Massachusetts has prescribed his duties and re- sponsibilities. These have been further amplified and extended in many instances by local by-laws. By virtue of these rules and regulations, a Town Clerk is an important figure in the orderly administration of all municipal affairs. Eis office is the one used in processing the greatest volume of municipal scrvicos. It is the source of information for the citizen in his dealings with local goverr~nento The Town Clerk records all votes passed at Town Meetings; makes and keeps an index of all instruments - Chattel Mortgages, Business Certificates and Pole Location Orders, including all vital stati$- tics - bi~hs, marriages and deaths - requl~ed by law to be entered with him; issues certificates of'birth, ma~iage and death, and var- ious licenses - such as Sporting, of which there are 17 different types - fou~ types of dog licenses and licenses granted by the Selectmen - such as Auctioneers., Bowling Alleys, Junk Dealers, and Second Hand Dealers; and records, files and indexes all contract~. agreements, releases, bonds, deeds and all other papers and documents in any way affecting the interests of the Town when filed with him. He shall attend, record and index the drawings of all Jurors. It is hie duty to give the official notice for most municipal transactions, including notices of elections, of town meetLngs, of all appointments to various committees, prepare ballots and other required materials for elections, including instructions in and au- ps.vision of the work performed by the election officers who serve at the fou~ polling places within the Town, and many other duties that are exacting as to time and proper fours. In addition, the ?o~n ~lerk se~ves as ex-offici~ member and Clerk of the Board of Registrars of Voters. The duties in connec- tion therewith cons~e considerable time and energy and - in fac~ are a very important function - indeed, a responsible one which ' brings tremendous peak loads in boththe Registrars. and Town Clerk.s Department. In this capacity, the To.il Clerk prepares the records of all meetings of ~he Board; pa~ticipates in the registration of voter~; supervises and cermec~icn and revision of the Town's voting lists each yea~, in accordance with the true list information that has been p~esente~; certifies the signatures appearing in the petitions of voters for articles to be inserted in the Warrants of the Annual and Special Town Meetings and in the nomdnation papers of candidates for the various Town and State offices; arranges the details con- nected with and assists in the recounts of ballots cast at elections~ supervises the work of Temporary Assistant Registrars engaged in making a complete canvass of the Town for the purpose of taking the usual lists required by law of persons twenty yea~s of age and and of the owners or keepers of dogs. Dear Arno~: If thin~s are not going well for -~ Saturday and you would care to say a word for me, fine. Thought you might like to rea~-~e enclosed. Many ~anks o o oo o L~ 13 .o .o c, .o o L~O ,r,-.4 0 g~ 17 o o~ ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ . o ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vole to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money, from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning January 1, 1959 and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with Section 17, Chapter 44, General Laws. Favornble action recommended. ARTICLE $. To consider the report of all special com- mittees. l~ecommended that the reports of all special commit- tees be heard. ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to appoint one of their members to the position of Board of Health Physician and to fix his com- pensation in accordance with Section 4A, Chapter 41 of the General Laws. Favorable action recommended on the b~sis of com- pensation in the amount of $950.0~) for the year of 1955. This amount has been included in the Board of Health Budget recommended by your Advisory Board. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to appoint one of its members to the position of School Physician and to fix his compensation in accordance with Section 4A, Chapter 41, General Laws. Favorable action recommended on the basis of com- pensation in the amount of $1.500~0~) for the year of 1958. This amount has b~en included in the School Department Budget. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning By-Law by striking out the pre- amble words under par. 4.11 bet~veen the numerals 4.11 and the numerals 4.11 (a), and by substituting in place of them the following preamble words: 4.11 Single, duplex or two-family dwellings and gar- dens, including the right to convert in accordance with the sta~dards set forth below any one-family structure built prior to January 1, 1950, to accommodate not more than two families, or, if approved in accordance with the stand- ards hereunder by the Board of Appeals after a public 23 // hearing with due notice given, not more than four families, ___ ~____~ur_ovide d: Petition of North Andover Planning Board, Nicholas F. Nicetta, Chairman. -~nf~vo~ uble u~ion ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning By-Law by striking out para- graphs 6.61 and 6.62 and by substituting in place of then%~ the following paragraphs 6.61 and 6.62: 6.61 The residential lot areas and lot widths above re- quired under paragraph 6.3 of this By-La~v shall not apply in any residence district to any lot of less area or less width than above required if such lot be not adjoined by other land of the same owner, vacant and available for combina- tion with or use in connection with such lot, provided that the applicant for a building permit on any such lot shall show by citations from the Essex County Registry of Deeds ~/~. incorporatedi'n or attached to such application that such~/?/~'h~ lot was lawfully laid out and duly recorded by plan or deed~' prior to the effective date of said paragraph 6.3 (December 6, 1956) and provided that on such a lot there shall be kept open and not built upon a front yard and a rear yard each not ]ess than 20 feet deep, and two side yards, each not less than 12 feet wide. 6.62 In Village Residence Districts only, two, or more vacant lots, mutually adjoining, may by the Board of Ap- peals be permitted to be combined into a new lot or lots not less than 10,000 sq. ft. area each and not less than 100 ft. width at the street frontage, provided it be shown to the Board of Appeals that each of said vacant lots before eom- bination was of less area or ]ess width than required under the aforesaid paragraph 6.3 and, by citations from the Essex County egistry of eeds, that each such lot was ,awfully }, ]aid out and duly recorded by plan or deed prior to Nicetta, Chairman. Favorable action recommended, ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law by rescinding the action taken by the Town upon.A~Lticle 7 in the warrant for the Special To~vn / ~ ~_~y~.~z~f~ 24 eeti.. of October which purported to re-.one a certain parcel of land lying to the north of Hillside Road between the Salem Turnpike and the Andover By-Pass, so that said parcel will be zoned as it was prior to said action. Said parcel is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike with the northerly line of Hillside Road~ thence southwesterly by the northerly line of Hillside Road,/ 467.89 feet to an iron pipe marking an angle in the said street line; thence again southwesterly but more westerly by northerly by the easterly line of the Andover By-Pas( .... 620.19 feet to an iron pipe; thence northeasterly 465.53 feet to an iron pipe in the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike; thence southeasterly, by the westerly line of the Salem Turnpike, 437 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 5.27 acres, more or less. Petition of the North Andover Plann~ Nicholas F. Nieetta, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ~' ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town ~vill vote to amend he next to last sentence of Paragraph 9.1 in the North An- over Zoning By-Law, relating to the mailing of notices of ublic hearings before the Board of Appeals, by striking .~.!\~!x~ut said next to last sentence and inserting in place thereof, !!~t~e following sentence: \!~ The Board shall notify by registered mail or certified ;~it¥/]~ail all such owners of property as the Board of Appeals ~f~Y deem affected thereby, as they appear on the most re- ~. ~t local tax list, and to the Planning Board. ~ Petition of the North Andover Board of Appeals, Donald ~F. Smith, Chairman. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend section 9 of the North Andover Zoning By-Law as amended and adopted by the Special Town Meeting of June 30, 1956, by striking out of that portion of the By-Law numbered section 9.1 in the last sentence of section 9.1. Further pro- vided that two of the said Board of Appeals members and one of the said associate members shall be appointed from among the members of the North Andover Planning Board. 25 Such that the amended By-Law will read as follows, sec- tion 9.1: There shall be a Board of Appeals of five mem- bers and not more than three associate members which shall have and exercise all the powers provided under the General Laws, Chapter 40A as amended, and which shall hear and decide all matters specifically referred to the Board of Appeals by the North Andover's Zoning By-Laws and other matters referred to such Board by statute. The Board of Appeals members and associate members shall be appointed by the Selectmen in the manner provided for by statute. Petition of Dominic Giarusso and others. Unfavorable action recommended. Illegal. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-Law governing the Wage and Salary Administration Plan for the employees of the Town of North Andover adopted on July 22, 1957 at a special town meeting, pursuant to the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 108A and 108C, as amended, in the following manner: The comments between the articles and the Advisory Board recommendations are Personnel Board explanations for requesting these changes. (A.) Amend Part 1, Section 2, by striking out sen- tence two in its entirety and inserting therein the follow- ing: Those positions of offices and employees in the service of the Town, whether that service be on the basis of full time, part time, seasonal, casual, special, Civil Service, or any other basis, and which are classified herein, other than position filled by popular election or positions under the direction and control of the School Committee are hereby referred to by titles in Schedule A, which schedule is en- titled Classification Schedule, and is attached hereto and made part thereof. (A.) The purpose of this amendment is to remove reference in the By-Law to employees of the School De- partment. The School Committee voted not to include school department personnel in the Wage and Salary Plan. Favorable action recommended. (B.) Amend all parts of the By-Law wherein reference is made by title or otherwise to school personnel by strik- ing out all references therein so that the By-Law shall ex- clude all school department personnel. (B.) This amendment further strikes out all references within the By-Law to school department employees for the same reason as given for Favorable action recommended, (C.) Amend Part 3, Installation, Section 3 by striking out sentences 2, 3 and 4 in their entirety so that said para- graph shall read as follows: Progression. Each regular employee of the Town shah be progressed to the rate for his job or position as per Schedule "B", corresponding to the appropriate classification in Schedule "A" consistent with his years of continuous service from the date of his last hiring, promotion or transfer to that job or position. However, two years shall elapse before the employee shah be eligible for his step rate from the rate below the maxi- mum for his position to the maximum for his position. (C.) To change the date from which years of service shall be calculated from last annual town meeting to the actual date of hiring. Favorable action recommended. (D.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Overtime, by striking out sentence one in its entirety and inserting therein the following: Overtime shall not be paid to De- partment Heads, Professional Personnel, persons on occupa- tions classified in the A. T. P. Schedule, nor to any persons classified in Code-R of the I. T. S. Schedule. (D.) This amendment specifically excludes Supervi- sory Foreman from the overtime provisions of Code I.T.S. Favorable action recommended. (E.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Special Differentials, paragraph one, by adding the words "who are paid on an hourly rate" so that said paragraph so amended shall read as follows: Employees on jobs classi- fied in the I. T. S. Schedule who are paid on an hourly rate 27 shall receive (and so forth to end of said paragraph all exactly as previously adopted). (£.) Same reason as given for "D". Favorable action recommended. (F.) Amend Schedule "C", Fringe Benefits, Special Differentials, by striking out paragraph two in its entirety and inserting therein the follo~ving sentence so that said paragraph shall read as follows: Any employee ~vorking in any capacity during snow removal shall receive an added 10 cents per hour for each hour so spent beyond the com- pletion of the regular work day; but no one shall receive more than one special differential at any one time for any hour. (F.) To simplify the By-Law in regard to snow re- moval differential and make said provisions equitable to all employees. Favorable action recommended. (G.) Amend Code P. F., Rate of Progression, by insert- ing thereto the following: Six months probationary_ period shall be waived for any employee appointed to position of Regular Patrolman or Regular Firefighter who has previ- ously served for a greater period of time as a Reserve Police Officer or a Call Fireman. (G.) In recognition of time served on the reserve and call forces. Favorable oction recommended. (H.) Amend by inserting Civil said classification Code I.T.S.--A: Code I.T.S.--N: Code I. T. S., Classification Schedule "A", Service titles for existing titles so that shall read as follows: Utility Laborer Highway Laborer Public Works Laborer Forestry Laborer Public Works Maintenance Man Forestry Maintenance Man Playground Maintenance Man Motor Equipment Operator 28 Code I.T.S. D: Public Works Maintenance Craftsman Tree Climber Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Forestry Maintenance Craftsman Motor Equipment Operator Code I.T.S. V: Tree Climber and Surgeon Code I.T.S. E: Water Meter and Hydrant Repair Man CodeI.T.S.--R: Working Foreman CodeI.T.S.. T: Custodian Code I.T.S. H: Jr. Custodian (H.) State statutes require that Civil Service titles be recognized. Favorable action recommended. (I.) Amend Code I.T.S., Compensation Schedule "B", by removing the asterisk in Code ITSA and Code I.T.S. N, under Step 5, so that said designated rate shall become permanent. (I.) The Personnel Board recommends that these rates remain in the By-Law to avoid disparity in the various classifications of Code I. T. S. Favorable action recommended. (J.) Amend Code A.T.P.. Classification Schedule "A". by changing Superintendent of Public Works title from Code A.T.P... 400 to Code A.T.P. 500. (J.) This amendment is entered into the Warrant upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works. Unfavorable action recommended. (K.) Amend Code A.T.P.--75, Compensation Sched- ule "B", by inserting part time yearly rates for the Sealer of Weights and Measures, Building Inspector and Wiring Inspector so that said rates shall read as follows: Building Inspector $1,000.00 per year Wiring Inspector 750.00 per year Sealer of Weights and Measures 500.00 per year (K.) The duties attached to these appointed positions have increased with the rapid growth of the town. How- ever. the rate of pay has remained the same for a number 29 of years. It is the feeling of this board that the pay rates we have recommended should be adopted. Unfavorable action recommended. Budget Item recom- mendations provide for twenty percent increases in sal- aries for both Building and Wiring Inspectors, and about eighteen percent salary increase for the Se~ler of Weights and Measures. (L.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule "A", and Compensation Schedule "B", by inserting the following title, code and rates: Title ~!ode A,'F.I'. Min. Step 2 S~ep g Step 4 Max, Moth Superintendent 72 77.50 82.50 87.50 90.00 95.00 {L.) This action is recommended b~ause the original classification pays the Department Head the same salary as his foreman. Favorable action recommended. (M.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule , by inserting in Code A.T.P.--70 the following title: "As- Sistant Librarian". r ~/i' ,,r.J¢ (M.) To rectify an inequity in the classification of Assistant Librarian who has all supervisory duties during ~.~,j~-the absence of the Head Librarian. Present classification pays a salary rate that is less than rates paid to subordin- ate library positions. ~/~,// Unfavorable action recommended, (N.) Amend Code A.T.P., Classification Schedule "A", by changing the title "Town Accountant" from Code A.T.P. --50 to Code A.T.P.--70. (N.) To classify title of "Town Accountant" in the schedule commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Favorable action recommended. (O.) Amend Code 00, Classification Schedule "A", by striking out all present titles and inserting therein the fol- lowing titles: Code 00-90: Assistant Assessor Deputy Tax Collector 3O Code 00-80: Secretary Stenographer Senior Clerk Code 00-70 Clerk Typist Code 00-60: Code 00-50: Jr. Clerk (O.) To clarify the titles of the various jobs classified in Code 00. Favorable action recommended. (P.) Amend Non-Classified Jobs and Positions. Sched- ule "B', by striking out "$300.00 per year" accorded the Health Inspector and insert therein the word "non-com- pensating' thereby placing the duties of this service within the job content of the Board of Health Nurse. (P,) The duties of this job are performed concurrently with the duties of the Public Health Nurse during regular work hours. Favorable action recommended, Petition of Personnel Board ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Twenty-three Dollars and Twenty-five Cents, ($1,023.25) to be paid to Ste. Anne's Orphanage for board, room and care rendered to children during the year 1956. This bill remained unpaid at the end of the year ending December 31, 1956. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,023.9.5 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of Seventy-four Dollars ($74.00) for the pur- pose of paying Theodore Smolak for services rendered at the Town Infirmary during the years 1954 to 1956 inclusive. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $74.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 31 the tive ARTICLE 21. To see if th~ Town will vote to adopt following fees for Electrical Permits to become effec- April 1, 1958: New dwelling: rough wiring range and burner $5.00 Hot water tank 1.00 Rewire old building 5.00 Temporary service (plus meter installation) 3.00 Service charge 3.00 Conversion burner 3.00 Range 3.00 Hot water tank -- single installation 3.00 Gas station 5.00 Commercial stores 5.00 Carnivals and expositions 5.00 1/6 HP motor up to I HP 1.50 Manufacturing (plus .25 each I HP motor) 10.00 Signs -- Neon -- transformer 3.00 (.50 each additional transformer, special equipment welding, x-ray and generators.) I to 3 outlets 1.50 4 or more outlets 5.00 Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended, Any and all fees col- lected are to be turned in to the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for necessary repairs to the Town Infirmary and for the maintenance of the Infirmary equipment. Petition of Board of Public Welfare. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to pay for the cost of disposing and removing from the land upon which it is located the building known as the Johnson High SchoOi, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may determine. Petition of Board of Selectmen Favorable action recommended< ~~ A~tl~le Motion: That A~tiale I of the Town By-Laws, as appea~:nS on page 97 of the 19%? Annual Town Repox~ be amended by adding thereto the following ne~ seotion~ Section 6. No a~ticle ealling f~ the app~op~iation of funds shall be eonside~ed at an2 special town meeting~ unless the proposed expenditu~e is of an eme~ge~4y nature, and is ~eeommended ~ythe ~eleot~nand the Advis4~y Board. ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to r~ise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand~,~D~lars-~ '~'~'~ _ ~ ($1000 00) to be used bv the Board of S~n~fo~'-'{he ~ ~ppoin{ment of a Town ~Counsel from year.t0 year. /2 ~/' Petition of Board of Selectmen. ~x~ ~. .~..~.~-:;;~i Unfavorable action recommended ...... ~:;;; ...... ARTICLE 23. To see whether the Town will approve the construction of a new housing project by the North Andover Housing Authority, namely, a Housing Project for Elderly Persons pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 667 of Massachusetts Acts of 1954, and acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, to be known as State" Aided Housing Project 667-1. Petition of North Andover Housing Authority. Unfavorable action recommended. / ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to a~end the Town By-Laws so as to probi~_~'ati~at a special town meeting, ~-~ w~h ~ap~opr~ ~iidg, unless such article and the expenditure authorized therein are of an emergency natm'e~_are so certified ~;~ the Board of Selectmen and th~?in~ce~mm~ee~;~ Advisory Board.~ --~ ~ ~:: ~ ~ ~.:: A~TICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote a motion for a secret ballot on an article in a Town Warrant which has been properly made and seconded shall be put to a standing vote. If the motion upon such standing vote is approved by twenty-five per cent (25%) or more of the members present and voting, ballots approved by the Mod- erator as to form shall be used for voting on the article. Ballots shall be in the possession of the Moderator at the call to order of the meeting and it shall be the responsibility of tho Moderator to make ce~ain that they ara in his pos- session before he calls the meeting to order. Petition of Leo J. Galeazzi and others. Unfavorable action recommended. 33 ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to raise anei appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, a sufficient sum of money to extend the water systems on the following streets on petition of the persons named and others. (A) From Salem Street on Summer Street to 168 Sum- mer Street (Mandry Residence). Petition of Allan A. Lowell and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $12,000.00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article, subject to the following condition: That on or before August I, 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee, acceptable to the Board of Public Works, of six percent of $9,500.0/), the estimated cost of a six inch main. as water rates for a period of fourteen years. (B) Approximately two hundred and forty feet on Poor Avenue from Sutton Street. Petition of Anthony Furnari and others. Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of $1,150.00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by the Board of Public Works, for the purpose of this article, subject to the following conditions: That on or before August 1. 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee acceptable to the Board of Public Works of six percent of the actual cost of construction, as water rates, for a period of fourteen years; and that on or before August 1, 1958, the construction of at least one house shall have been started. (C) On Moody Street approximately Two Hundred Twenty-Five Feet (225) toward Prescott Street. Petition of Benjamin Kalinowski and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $90~).00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by the Board of Public Works, for the purpose of this article, subject to the following conditions: That on or before August 1. 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee acceptable to the Board of Public Works of six percent of the actual cost of construction, as water rates, for a period of fourteen years: and that on or before August 1. 1958, the construction of at least one additional house shall have been started. 34 (D) Appropriate the Sum of Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($550.00) to extend the water system southeasterly on Hemlock Street approximately one hundred and twenty feet from Spruce Street. Petition of Louis DiFruscio and others. Favorable action recommendedl It is recommended that the sum of $550.00 be raised and appropriated, to be expended by thee Board of Pubiic Works, for the purpose of this article, subject to the following conditions: That on or before Au~ust 1, 1958, the petitioners and/or owners make a guarantee acceptable to the Board of Public Works of six per cent of the actual cost of constrUctiOn, as water rates, for a period of fourteen years; and that on or before August 1, 1958, the construction of at least One additional house shall have been started. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, a sufficient sum of money to extend the sewer systems on the following streets on petition of the persons named and others. (A) On Chadwick Street approximately to and includ- .... lng house number 153, or approximately 600 feet. Petition of William F. Moran and others. Favorable action recommended, It isrecommended that the sum of $5,000.00 be raised and appropriated to be ~ex- pended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (B) On Moody Street from Prescott Street. Petition of Benjamin Kalinowski and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3.400,0~ be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (C) Approximately two hundred and forty feet on Poor Avenue from Sutton Street. Petition of Anthony Furnari and others. 35 Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of $L60~.00 be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. (D) Appropriate the sum of Twenty-three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00) to extend the sewer system on Spruce Street and Hemlock Street, Petition of Josephine DiFruscio and others. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2,300.0D be raised and appropriated to be expended by the Board of Public Works for the purpose of this Article subject to the assessments or betterments charges under the conditions of Chapter 380 of the Acts of 1906 as amended. ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dol- lars ($4,560.00) to construct a surface drain on Waverley Road from Green Street southerly toward the Andover line. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the sum of Six Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($6,300.00) to relay the surface drain on Pleasant Street, between Davis Street and Lincoln Street, and extend it along Davis Street ex- tension from Pleasant Street to the existing 24" drain at East Water Street. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to raise and app~-opriate or provide by bond issue or transfer from avail- able funds a sufficient sum of money to install an under- ground drain to take care of the surface ~vater for a required distance from a point on Pleasant Street, so that Town drainage will no longer flow on privately owned land bor- dering on said Pleasant Street. And further that the Selectmen be hereby empowered to take whatever steps are 36 necessary to effect the accomplishment of said article in- cluding the obtaining of necessary easements. And further that the amount of money appropriated under Article 30 of the Annual Town Warrant in 1957 be carried forward to be used with an amount of money to be appropriated under this article in order to complete the project. Petition of John J. Lynch and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Hundred Dollars {$300.00) to in- stall a surface drain on Park Street. One hundred feet of ten-inch pipe and one catchbasin to be needed to complete this project. Petition of Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $30t~.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this article. ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) to be added to the Fire Department Appropria- tion to provide for the appointment of one (1) Lieutenant from an eligible Civil Service List. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICIJF~ 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars ($7,590.00) to be added to the Fire De- partment Appropriation to provide for the appointment of three (3) competent and qualified men under Civil Service Rules to be regular fire fighters. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to be used with the present 1947 ambulance to purchase a new ambulance. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. 37 Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $]0,01)0.0D be raised and approprioted for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the purchase of five hundred (500) feet o£ new 2~/~" hose and five hundred (500) feet of new 1~" hose. Petition of Board of Fire Engineers. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) for the purchase of two ne~v 1958 12 volt system cars. Two present cars to be turned in, in trade. All equipment to be changed over, such as police radios, sirens, etc. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2,500,00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 37. To see if the To~vn will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the purpose of placing o1~ signs and the painting and repainting of several streets in Town. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $60fl,00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($8,482.50) for the appointment of three (3) regular pat~'olmen, fully qualified, who have passed the 38 Civil Service physical and mental examination, all in ac- cordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Petition of Alfred H. McKee, Chief of Police. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the purchase of a chassis for a truck cnly, as the Town o~vns the body. The agreement must also include the in- stallation of the body on the new chassis. A 1949 Mack Truck to be turned in, in trade. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $6,000m00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 40. To see if the To~vn will raise and appro- priate the sum of Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-five Dollars ($10,945.00) for the purchase of an enclosed Refuse Disposal Truck, for the use of the Highway Department. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $10,945.0(~ be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000.00) for the purchase of a scoop dozer for the use of the High- way Department, at Disposal Site. A 1948 Oliver tractor to be turned in, in 'trade. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the maintenance of the Disposal Site on Clark Street. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,0~)0 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 39 ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for the maintenance of any streets in Town under Chapter 90 of the General La~vs, said money to be used in conjunction with money which may be alloted by the State or County, or both for this purpose; or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended, It is recommended that the sum of $4,00~.09 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, to be expended by the Highway Surveyor under Chapter 9~ of the General Laws, and in ad- dition, the sum of $2.000.00 be transferred from unappro- priated available funds in the Town Treasury to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the re- imbursement from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the Treasury. ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town ~vill raise and ap- propriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for the further rebuilding of Dale Street under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said money to be used with any money which may be allotted by the State or County, or both for this purpose; or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $7,59~).00 be raised and appropriated to meet the Town's share of the cost of Chapter 90 Highway Con- struction, and that in addition, the sum of $22,$00.00 'be transferred from unappropriated available funds in the Town Treasury to meet the State and County shares of the cost of the work, the reimbursement from the State and County to be restored upon their receipt to unappropriated available funds in the Town Treasury. ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the purpose of painting and replacing street signs. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $20~.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 4O ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to be used for a sidewalk project; the Town to pay one-half the cost and the applicant to pay the other half. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) for the balance due ona hydraulic sand spreader for the use qf the Highway Department. The total cost being Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) but Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) has been paid on the spreader for rental. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $9~)0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for the purchase of two pumps for the use of the Highway De- partment. Petition of the Highway Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It; is recommended that the sum of $300.(]0 be raised and appropriated for the purchase of one pump for the use of the Highway De~art- merit. ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate, or take from available funds a sum of money for the rebuilding of Salem Street under Chapter 90 of the General Laws, said money to be used with any money al- ' lotted by the State or County, or both, for this purpose, or take any other action in relation thereto. Petition of Eugene Royce Bodge and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate from available funds the sum of Fifteen Thou- sand Dollars ($15,000.00) for the purpose of making altera- 41 tions and building additional garage space at the present Town Garage. ~ Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $15,00D.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to appro- priate or take from available funds the sum of Twenty- five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) to be used for resur- facing streets. Petition of Board of Selectmen and Ira D. Catty, High- way Surveyor. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $250000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate or transfer from available funds Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to be used with a 1950 Massey-Harris Tractor to purchase an International Low-boy Cub Tractor. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate or transfer from available funds Eighteen Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) to be used with a 1951 Ford Truck to purchase a new pick-up truck. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1,800.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) or any other sum for the purpose of installing the follo~ving twelve-inch water mains: Sutton Street from High Street to Main Street; Johnson Street, from Andover Street to Res- ervoir Right - of - way, and Reservoir Right - of - way from Johnson Street to the Reservoir, and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by appropria- tion from available funds in the treasury, and by borrowing under Authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws or take any action in relation thereto. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $80,0/]0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, and that to meet this appro- priation, the sum of $9.5,000 be transferred from the unex- pended appropriation under Article 38 of the 1957 Annual Town Meeting, and that the Treasurer,. with the approval of the Selectmen, be and is hereby authorized to borrow from time to time a sum of up to $55~000.0D and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws as amended, each issue to be paid in not more than 15 years from its date or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine. ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or provide by bond issue, or transfer from available funds, the sum of Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to make such extensions of the water main sys- tem, under the regulations voted at the annual town meet- ing as the Board of Public Works, on October 1st, considers most necessary, such extensions not having been petitioned for at the annual meeting. Petition of the Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $2,500.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article, ARTICLE 56.. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Forty-Eight Thou- sand Dollars ($148,000.00) or any other sum for the purpose of extending the West Side Trunk Sewer from Massachu- setts Avenue at Beechwood Street to Greene Street by way of Beechwood Street, Shawsheen Avenue and certain rights of way, along Greene Street to Massachusetts Avenue, Wood Lane to Woodstock Street and Waverley Road to Dryad Street in accordance with the survey of Camp Dresser & McKee, Consulting Engineers, and determine whether the money shall be provided for by taxation, by borrowing under authority of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto. Pctition of Dr. Philip L. Hyde and others. Un~av~able action recommended. However, because of the reasons stated in the preamble on page 2, it is recommended that the sum o~ $9,300.00 be raised and ap- propriated to meet engineering costs of this project. ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty-six Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($2,650.00) for the purchase of a Mist Shade Tree Sprayer for the Department of Pest Control. A 1948 Mist Blower to be turned in, in trade. Petition of John J. Connors, Moth Superintendent. Favorable action recommended~ It is recommended that the sum of $2,65D.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00) to pur- chase a two ton Stake Body with Hoist for the Department of Insect Pest Control. Petition of John J. Connors, Moth Superintendent. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3,3D0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) to purchase a power saw for the Tree Department. Petition of John J. Connors, Tree Warden. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $259.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Town Treasurer or the Board of Selectmen to sell at public auction or private sale land now owned by the Town 44 and being lots numbered 18-23 inclusive on Plan of Land known as Beacon Hill, dated October, 1906, said plan being recorded in the North District Essex Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 0381. Said lots of land border on unopened street known as Phillips Brooks Road, running between Chickering Road and Massachusetts Avenue. Petition of Anthony L. Galvagna and others. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to accept Chapter 427, Section 1 and 2 of the Acts of 1957. An act increasing the amount of Pension of certain retired Police Officers and Fire Fighters, in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) provided, however, that the total amount of any such pension as so increased shall not exceed twenty- five hundred dollars. Petition of Peter H. Martin and others. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will authorize the Recreational Council appointed by the Selectmen to lease from the Brooks School certain land owned by it which is used as a skating rink, and to authorize the Recreational Council to p~'omote and conduct ice skating thereon for residents of the Town, and to appropriate the sum of Seven- teen Hundred Dollars ($1,700.00) therefor from available funds in the treasury, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 14, Chapter 45 of the General Laws. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $1.700.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate a sufficient sum of money to erect a chain-link fence on the west side of Lamere Street at the Alpin Playground. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate or transfer from available funds Thirty-Seven 45 Hundred Dollars ($3,700.00) to hot top the basketball courts on the town playgrounds. Petition of Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $3o7O0.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate or transfer from available funds Seventeen Hun- dred Dollars ($1,700.00) to provide a steel pier for the American Legion Beach at Stevens Pond. Petition of Board of Public Works. Unfavorable action recommended. ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for four benches for the Aplin Playground. Petition of the Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $100.110 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) for playground supplies, this amount to include expenses, spe- cial trips and general playground activities for the children of North Andover. Petition of the Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $8110.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Six Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($650.00) for the services of a police officer at the Bathing Beach, four hours daily, eight hours on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays for a ten week period to enforce parking for resi- 46 dents of North Andover, this figure to include cost of car stickers. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $650,00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate the sum of Eighteen Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars ($1,888.00) for eight playground instructors and one super- visor for an eight week period. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of S1,888.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will raise and ap- propriate the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for one (1) set of six See Saws and Two Basketball Standards for the Aplin Playground. Petition of Recreational Council. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $500.fl0 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to accept the extension of Sutton Hill Road from its present accepted terminus a distance of 250 feet past land of Hyde and Chap~ lain. Petition of Lanson J. Hyde and others. Favorable action recommended. ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to increase the rental allowance for Quarters of the American Legion Home from Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) to Eight Hun- dred Dollars ($800.00). Petition of Post 219, American Legion. Unfavorable action recommended. 4'/ ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the Overlay Surplus to the Reserve Fund. Petition of Board of Selectmen. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $10,000,00 be transferred from the Over- lay Surplus to the Reserve Fund. ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will appropriate from available funds, the sum of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-four Dollars and Seventy-five Cents ($9,824.75) being the amount of water department receipts in excess of water department operating expenses for 1957 to a stabil- ization fund as provided for by Chapter 124 of the Acts of 1945, with the understanding that it is to be used by the town for capital improvements in the water works system under the provisions of the above act. Petition of the Board of Public Works. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $9°824.75 be appropriated for the purpose of this Article, ARTICLE 75. To see if the Town will raise and appro- priate, or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be added to the Stabilization Fund, authorized under Chap- ter 124, Acts of 1945, and established under Article 36 of the Warrant by the vote of the Annual Town Meeting held March 16, 1946. Petition of the School Building Committee. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $ ,000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. ARTICLE 76. To see if the Town will vote to take the sum of ....................... from available funds to reduce the 1958 tax rate. Petition of Board of Assessors. Favorable action recommended. It is recommended that the sum of $106.000.00 be raised and appropriated for the purpose of this Article. 48 And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting true and attested copies thereof, at the Town Office Building and at five or more public places in each voting precinct. Said copies to be posted not more than fifteen days nor less than ten days before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof, fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands at North Andover, Massachu- setts, the twenty-seventh day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight. RALPH E. FINCK Board WILLIAM A. FINNERAN of PHILIP SUTCLIFFE Selectmen A true copy, ATTEST: ....................... Constable. North Andover, Massachusetts, February .... , 1958. 49 THE ~ ~PRES8 Printers -:- Lithographers 65 Salem Street Lawrence, Mass,