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Selectmen's Minutes - July 14, 1992
July 14, 1992       Present:  James Haggerty, Chairman
                                                Judith Murdoch - 8:30 p.m.
                                                Robert Crowley
                                                Robert Andrews
                                                Joseph Frisoli

Mr. Haggerty read communication from the North River Commission re their need for a new member, a memo regarding the extension of the Water Moratorium and New Main construction.  He also read a memo regarding the Rte. 58 reconstruction and a letter announcing the award of a $500 recycling grant.

The Board noted that all abutters had been notified in the application of Novak, Inc. for an all alcoholic beverage license from a beer and wine license.  The previous vote stands.  

Steve Jaeger of Cub Pack 34 met with the Board to request permission for a fishing outing at Town Hall pond.  Mr. Andrews moved, 2nd Crowley to approve.  Voted 4-0.

Hanson Lions Club requested the closing of School Street for 1/2 an hour at 6 p.m. on the opening night of their carnival the first week in August so that it may be used for a doll carriage parade.  They also asked permission for fireworks on the 8th of August.  Mr. Andrews moved to allow, 2nd Crowley.  Voted 4-0.

Paul Taber and Carol Francis, Continental Cablevision Programing Supervisor, met with the Board to discuss the agreement for a new van in lieu of a studio in the Town.  After discussion, Mr. Andrews moved, Mr. Crowley 2nd'd with regret, to accept the agreement.  Voted 4-0.

Representatives of JBL Bus Lines met with the Board to explain their proposal for a route through the Town with one stop.  There would be a bus leaving Hanson in the morning and a return trip in the late afternoon.  The Company has their DPU license and is asking permission from the Town.  Mr. Andrews moved to take under advisement and to consult with Town Counsel regarding this.  2nd Frisoli.  Voted 4-0.

Mr. Haggerty read letter of resignation from Betty Archer of the Thomas Mill Committee.  Mr. Andrews moved to accept with regret, 2nd Crowley.  4-0 vote.

Pina, Inc. is requesting a Sunday Entertainment license.  Mr. Russell Frye of 41 Monponsett St. presented a letter in opposition of the requested license.  Mr. Haggerty noted that Chief Berry would also disapprove.  Motion to disapprove by Andrews, 2nd Crowley.  Voted 4-0.

On motion by Crowley, 2nd Frisoli, Board voted 4-0 to appoint Angela Erben representative to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors with Eva Burton Alternate.  

On motion by Crowley, 2nd Frisoli, voted 4-0 to allow a common victualer license and one day all alcoholic beverage license for Kiwanis Club Annual Steak Fry at Camp Kiwanee on August 3 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chief Berry read his goals and objectives and discussed same with the Board.

Board made 6 appointments to the Conservation Commission.

John R. Skarbinski, 48 Ocean Avenue
Michael Richardson, 1079 Whitman Street
John Aiello, 1135 Whitman Street
Mary Puleio, 97 Crescent Street
Gerard LeBlanc, 496 Maquan Street
Paul Andruk, 35 Crescent Street

Mr. Frisoli moved to accept Richardson and Puleio to expire June 30, 1994, 2nd Crowley.  5-0 vote.

Mrs. Murdoch moved to accept the other 4 applicants to expire June 30, 1993, 2nd Crowley.  Voted 5-0.

Patrick Garner, representing United Cape Cod Cranberry Co., requested a gravel permit for bog 9 off Monponsett Street.  Gravel to be removed will total approximately 5 acres.  Mrs. Murdoch moved to approve the gravel permit (as recommended by the Water Commissioners) conditional to appropriate filings and approvals from the Conservation Commission, filings to be completed within 30 days with a $50.00 fee ($10.00 per acre) to be paid.  Voted 4-0-1 (Andrews not voting)

Chief of police noted that Snow Street may not be speed zoned as it is not a street accepted by the Town.

Board held boundary discussion regarding Snow Street.  Motion by Murdoch with a 2nd by Crowley, to appoint a two member subcommittee from the Board to study the Snow Street Bounds.  Voted 4-0-1 to appoint Frisoli and Crowley who are to report at the August meeting.

Mr. Frisoli read the committee's recommendation for the date of the annual town election.  "The election day committee consists of J. Frisoli, Selectman, S. Harris, Town Clerk, and J. Currie, Finance Committee.  After discussions with the committee including the Board of Registrars, the Election Day Committee recommends Town Meeting to commence on the first Monday in May and Annual Elections take place on the Saturday preceding the third Monday in May."  Mrs. Murdoch moved to accept the recommendation, Crowley, 2nd.  Voted 4-0-1 (Andrews not voting) to accept the recommendation and to place in the October Town Meeting.

Mrs. Murdoch moved to adjourn, 2nd Crowley, Voted 5-0. 9:30 p.m.




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Joseph Frisoli, Clerk