September 4, 1990 Present: William P. Dynan, Chairman
Mark A. Vess
Judith A. Murdoch
Pamela A. Fasci
Robert M. Crowley
Mr. Crowley moved, Fasci 2nd, to close warrant for the October Special Town Meeting on September 25, 1990. All articles for inclusion in this warrant must be submitted by that date. Board voted unanimously.
Board unanimously voted to appoint Arthur Martineau to the position of Handicapped Coordinator for the Town of Hanson on motion of Mrs. Fasci and 2nd by Mr. Crowley.
Rosemary Sirracian quoted the Dept. of Safety letter to the Board re children walking. She presented 896 signatures to the Board requesting the Board call an override election for the purpose of bussing. The soonest an override can be called would be October 20, 1990. By law there must be absentee ballots and registration. If this passes, it would be voted at the Special Town Meeting and funds be available after the October 22 Sp. Town Meeting closes.
Mr. Vess moved to call override election on October 20, 1990 for the purposes of funding school busing.
2nd Murdoch. Question: Shall the Town of Hanson be allowed to assess an additional 105,908 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding school transportation for all public school students in grades K-8 who live within two miles of their respective schools. Board voted unanimously. Hours of election 10 to 4 voted unanimously. Town Clerk will need question tomorrow because of time constraints.
Mrs. Fasci discussed crossing guards and there is no liability be using these. General discussion held on crosswalks, barrels, warning signs. Mr. Vess moved that the Board approve installation of painted crosswalks, portable barrels, and pre warning signs by the group known as the Hanson Safety Committee. 2nd Murdoch for discussion. Group is doing fund raising to pay for these. Noted that Town Counsel has deemed that there is no liability involved to the Town if this is deemed to be appropriate for the safety of the Town. Board voted 4-1 (Mrs. Murdoch opposed).
Mr. Crowley moved, Murdoch 2nd to allow change of name of business from Crest Auto Sales to Rte. 58 Motors, Steven DeFrancesco and Suanne DeFrancesco. This has been checked with Town Counsel and this is acceptable. Board voted 5-0.
Mrs. McCormack, Treasurer/Collector met with the Board re scheduled tax takings. These will be advertised. There have been 7 notices of tax due. If those persons owing come in to set up a schedule to pay, their names will not be published.
Received request from Hanson Grange for Flea Markets on 10/7. 11/4, 12/2, 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2. Moved by Vess. 2nd Fasci. Voted 5-0.
Received request from Annual Harvest Fair for Hanson Historical Society for Saturday, Sep. 22, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Moved Vess, 2nd Fasci. Voted 5-0.
Conservation Commission announced that the dedication of the Smith Nawazelski Conservation Area will take place on Sunday, September 16. All town officials and residents are invited to attend. Refreshments served after the ceremony. They wish to use the portable microphone system. Forestry program is going to begin this fall. Also trails will be established through the area.
Historical Society noted that births are not included in the Town report as these are needed for historical research.
Noted letter from Eastern Edison re survey work to be begun on property along the right of way.
Discussion held on Plymouth County Land Exchange. Ongoing discussion being held between the County and Philip Burne regarding the leaching field area. Plymouth Cnty. Commissioners have notified the Town that the land at the rear of the Plymouth Cnty. Hosp, 2.77 acres, formerly held by the Cape Cod Cranberry Co. (sewer beds). This sale will provide income for the Cnty. He asks the Board express concerns and displeasure at sale of this land. He feels that Plym. Cnty. is public land which can be accessed by the Public and is called stump pond. The result of the sale would be the inclusion of this land in the golf course. He has enough. This removes from public access.
Meeting adjourned at: 9:30 p.m.
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William P. Dynan
Chairman & Clerk
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