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May 7, 1956
Mr. NcOlenna~ state~ it was wisest to ask the Town for $8,000 as soo~ as possible, andI
if not $4,000. The entire sum-of $16,OOO would be divided into $14,000 for pl~g
se~wlces and $2,000 fcr publicatio~ The contract shou~ also include that the consultant
pe~for'publication.
Mr. Beattie, engineer for the Sutton Hill Oo., Inc., and Mr. Sam DiMaure, realtor came
before the Board with plans of the Sutton H~I], They illustrated the various changes made,
a~d ~he'Bo~rdrelated they wo~ld need catch basins on Sutton Hill Road, and a 15 foot ease-
ment down to Dyers residence. At the present time, the travelway is only 22 feet, at which
the Board felt was not sufficient, and suggested 30 feet. There was also discussion of a
curve in the area, the Board felt should be taken care of.
Mr. Finck ~de a motion that the petition be taken under advisement with the plans being
sent to the High~ay Surveyor, Board of Health and Board of Public Works for their review
and decision. This motion was seconded by Mr. ~i~. On return of the various Board's
reports. Mr. Beattie will be notified by letter at which date a Public Hearing will be
set. Mr. Roland Sherman willbe accountable for all expenses.
Franees McKee c~_me before the Board in connection with land o~edbyMr. Henshaw which
consists of 75 acres but not all for consideration. She explained that the lot frontage
would be 125 feet on Johnson and Ray Streets, and the back lots 30 feetwith hot, topped
roads and surface drains.
The Board of Assessors met ~ith the Planning Board in which £hey were told that ~his
Board was in the process of zoning the Business area in the Town includingnon- conform-
ing business. The Assessors explained business is assesse~ ~o times the residue and
non-conforming one and one-half. The building is assessed separately. If the street is
primarily business, it cedis for a higher rate, but non-conformers get a depreciation.
The assessors related at the present time, the system is set up at 120 feet deep , and stated
it mattered to what extent zoning is going. The Board questioned them if a farmer go~s into
an industrial area would his taxes increase, ~O which the Assessors re~lied the tax rate would
be so high, it wo~ld be impossible to stay in business.
The Assessors stated to be fair with everybody, after the Planning Board bas finished re-
vising, they will have to revise their books also. Mr. Blackwell questioned them as to the
percentage of be~ug in a business zone, and being business but non-conforming. The Assessors
~eptied it would beof sm~l difference. They relied all business equipment is personal
tax which is cs]3ed stock and trade and brings the same revenue fram business and non-
conforming business.
The Secretary read a letter from the Board of Public Works. The Board signed the payroll,
and bi]_ls.
Next meeting is scheduled for May 16.
The Board met with the Selectmen, and received permission to use the former Court Room
as an office.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P. M.
,Chairman