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Home My WebLink About2010 ANNUAL REPORTVeterans’ Memorial Dedication at Packet Landing Annual Report 2010 Town of The Packets Landing property has recently become a public park as part of an extensive drainage project funded and undertaken by the Commonwealth. Route 28 stormwater drainage will no longer flow directly into Bass River, but will be directed into subsurface drainage structures under the park. Boat septic pump-out facilities have also been incorporated into the project. As this project comes to an end, construction of the Cellar House recreation is anticipated to begin in 2011, if funding is approved. The proposed historically accurate building will house public toilet facilities and provide much needed space for both Town and private functions. The park and proposed building together are an important element in the Town’s revitalization efforts and will provide an important gateway to Yarmouth. These projects demonstrate our commitment to the Town’s heritage and to its future through historic preservation and the adaptive reuse. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to the Town Boards and Departments for submitting reports for inclusion in this Annual Report Front and Back Covers Designed by Elizabeth Gallerizzo Hartsgrove Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator PRINTED BY: The Country Press Middleborough, MA 02646 The 2010 Annual Report is Dedicated to Town Administrator Robert C. Lawton, Jr. The 2010 Annual Town Report is dedicated to Robert C. Lawton, Jr. who retired as Town Administrator December 17, 2010. When Mr. Lawton was first appointed Executive Secretary in 1978, he was the first professional Administrator for the Town which was previously run by a full-time Board of Selectmen. Over the course of the succeeding years, Mr. Lawton earned the trust and respect of the Selectmen, staff and the community which led to the adoption of the first Town Charter in 1997. The Town Charter establishes the roles of the Board of Selectmen and the professional Town Administrator position. This evolution in the form of government is a tangible example of Mr. Lawton’s legacy. He truly professionalized local government. Mr. Lawton led by example demonstrating respect for the Selectmen and the form of government and for every resident and employee he met. Mr. Lawton was a tireless public servant and he has now joined the ranks of volunteers through his appointments as the Town representative to the Veterans District, Regional Transit Authority and the Housing Trust. His knowledge of municipal government and his diligence in preparing the Board of Selectmen for its business produced positive results for the community on a consistent basis. Mr. Lawton is proud of the quality services Yarmouth provides and the modest tax burden (only 12% of cities and towns in Massachusetts have a lower average tax bill.) He was always quick to share the credit for these results with elected officials and employees and rightfully so but it would be fair to say that no individual played a greater role than Mr. Lawton in the successes of town government of the past 32 years. We thank you, Bob, for your service, your professionalism and your dedication to the Town of Yarmouth. We wish you a long and healthy retirement. IN MEMORIAM EMPLOYEE DEATHS 2010 Ronald Baker Highway Department August 26, 2010 Otto Kittila Precinct Inspector and Call Fireman January 4, 2010 Ann D. Bolduc Dispatcher Fire Department & Precinct 1 Clerk September 29, 2010 William G. Lionetta, Sr. Board of Assessors December 29, 2010 Sheelagh Brockway Town Collector’s Office April 18, 2010 Paul N. McBride, Jr. Parker’s Marina Committee Finance Committee December 1, 2010 Pamela Carter Precinct Inspector February 4, 2010 Lillian Nash Park Department August 6, 2010 Sheldon Dickerman Highway Department January 1, 2010 Theodore P. Reynolds Former Police Chief February 19, 2010 Kenneth L. Ford Citizens Emergency Response Team December 9, 2010 Mark Walters Disability Commission October 15, 2010 Edmund Fruean, III Finance & Capital Budget Committee September 22, 2010 Robert Weston Electrical Inspector September 29, 2010 Lorraine A. Harrington Board of Appeals Secretary February 25, 2010 Forest E. White Building Commissioner Conservation Commission Board of Appeals and Call Fireman November 5, 2010 William Horgan Cemetery Department Town Collector’s Office April 11, 2010 David Kellogg Town Planner & Yarmouth Housing Authority February 4, 2010 Marilyn J. White Precinct Inspector September 29, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION Board of Selectmen .......................................................................................................................... 2 Gifts Accepted by the Selectmen ...................................................................................................... 4 Finance Committee ........................................................................................................................... 7 Capital Budget Committee ............................................................................................................... 8 Town Administrator ....................................................................................................................... 10 Elected Officials, Employees and Committees ............................................................................... 12 Town Administrative Organization Chart ...................................................................................... 20 TOWN RECORDS Town Clerk and Board of Registrars .............................................................................................. 22 Annual Report ................................................................................................................................ 23 Births .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Marriages ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Deaths ............................................................................................................................................. 27 Brought here for Burial ................................................................................................................... 32 Deaths not Reported for 2009 Special State Election, January 19, 2010 ........................................................................................ 33 Annual Town Meeting, May 3, 2010 .............................................................................................. 34 Annual Town Election, May 11, 2010 ............................................................................................ 68 Special Town Meeting, July 26, 2010 ............................................................................................ 69 Special Town Election, July 27, 2010 ............................................................................................ 72 State Primary Election, September 14, 2010 .................................................................................. 72 Special Town Meeting, September 29, 2010 .................................................................................. 76 State Election, November 2, 2010 .................................................................................................. 78 Annual Meeting of the Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee ..................... 80 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Board of Appeals ............................................................................................................................ 82 Department of Community Development ....................................................................................... 83 Planning Board ............................................................................................................................... 84 Affordable Housing Trust ............................................................................................................... 85 Community and Economic Development Committee .................................................................... 86 Community Housing Committee .................................................................................................... 88 Community Preservation Committee.............................................................................................. 89 Conservation Commission .............................................................................................................. 91 Design Review Committee ............................................................................................................. 92 Historical Commission ................................................................................................................... 93 Old Kings Highway ........................................................................................................................ 94 Cape Cod Commission ................................................................................................................... 95 COMMUNITY SERVICES Library Division ........................................................................................................................... 101 Natural Resources ......................................................................................................................... 103 Law Enforcement/Management .................................................................................................... 103 Shellfish ........................................................................................................................................ 105 Animal Control ............................................................................................................................. 107 Harbormaster/Waterways ............................................................................................................. 108 Division of Senior Services .......................................................................................................... 110 Golf Division ................................................................................................................................ 113 Information Technology Division ................................................................................................ 116 Recreation Commission ................................................................................................................ 118 MUNICIPAL FINANCE Finance Department ...................................................................................................................... 121 Town Accountant ......................................................................................................................... 122 Summary of Appropriations and Expenditures............................................................................. 123 Summary of Revenue ................................................................................................................... 127 Independent Auditor ..................................................................................................................... 128 Town Collector ............................................................................................................................. 129 Treasurer ....................................................................................................................................... 130 Trust and Investment Funds.......................................................................................................... 131 Town Employees’ Salaries and Wages ......................................................................................... 132 Board of Assessors ....................................................................................................................... 148 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire and Rescue Department ......................................................................................................... 150 Police Department ........................................................................................................................ 155 MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS Building Department .................................................................................................................... 159 Board of Health ............................................................................................................................ 160 PUBLIC WORKS Department of Public Works ........................................................................................................ 174 Engineering ................................................................................................................................... 176 Highway ....................................................................................................................................... 180 Building ........................................................................................................................................ 181 Cemetery....................................................................................................................................... 181 Grounds ........................................................................................................................................ 182 Waste Management ...................................................................................................................... 182 Water ............................................................................................................................................ 184 Recycling & Solid Waste Advisory Committee ........................................................................... 185 OTHER COMMITTEES Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority .......................................................................................... 188 Cape Light Compact ..................................................................................................................... 188 Energy Committee ........................................................................................................................ 189 Integrated Water Resources Planning Committee ........................................................................ 190 Personnel Board ............................................................................................................................ 191 Town Scholarship Fund Committee ............................................................................................. 193 Veterans’ Services ........................................................................................................................ 193 EDUCATION Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District .................................................................... 195 Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District ................................................................................. 196 D-Y Regional School District Committee .................................................................................... 197 Office of the Superintendent ......................................................................................................... 197 Finance & Operations ................................................................................................................... 198 Office of Instruction ..................................................................................................................... 199 Pupil Services ............................................................................................................................... 200 D-Y Regional High School ........................................................................................................... 201 Mattacheese Middle School .......................................................................................................... 202 Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School ............................................................................................. 202 Ezra H. Baker Elementary School ................................................................................................ 203 Laurence C. MacArthur Elementary School ................................................................................. 205 Marguerite E. Small Elementary School ...................................................................................... 205 Station Avenue Elementary School .............................................................................................. 206 Food Service ................................................................................................................................. 207 Technology Department ............................................................................................................... 208 D-Y Regional School District Employees and Wages Paid in 2010 ............................................ 208 D-Y Regional High School Scholarships and Awards ................................................................. 226 D-Y Regional High School Commencement ................................................................................ 234 D-Y Regional High School Class of 2010 .................................................................................... 235 Board and Committee Meetings ................................................................................................... 237 Reference Guide ........................................................................................................................... 241 Talent Bank Form and Volunteer Information ............................................................................. 243 ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Board of Selectmen is pleased to submit our report for 2010. If we had to describe this past year in one word it would be CHANGE. Two new members of the Board of Selectmen, Tracy Post and Curtis Sears, were elected in 2010 and we welcome them both. They bring to the Board new perspectives on issues we are facing as well as enthusiasm and dedication to the position which will help us to cope with the many issues that we will be faced with in the coming year. We want to thank former Selectmen Jerry Sullivan and Jim Hoben for their past service and dedication to the Town. We want to especially thank Jerry for his over twenty years of service to his community. We hope to be able to call upon both of these gentlemen in the future for special assignments so that the Town may continue to benefit from their experience and expertise. 2010 continued to pose very difficult financial challenges but the Board of Selectmen worked diligently with the Town Administration and the Finance Committee to present a balanced municipal budget to the voters. The D-Y school system assessment again required funding outside of the Proposition 2 ½ limits and we were able to accommodate this requirement by working with the Finance Committee and Town Administrator to reduce Town budgets, adding an additional percentage to the motel-hotel tax, adopting a new meals tax, and supporting a citizen petition for a Proposition 2 ½ override to maintain public safety services. The cooperation of the business community was critical in the passage of these new rooms and meals taxes. We realize that no one likes new taxes; but, faced with dramatic reductions in Town services and especially public safety, we worked with the public and businesses to craft a package that we could all accept and ultimately provide funding for the school assessment and preserve public safety. We hope our efforts to work with the School Committee and our school district partner, Dennis, will be the basis for a smoother financial year in 2011. The Flax Pond Recreation Center project was launched in 2010. We must give a great deal of credit to our Recreation Director Pat Armstrong, Community Visions, the Recreation Commission and the many volunteers who made the presentations at Town Meetings, neighborhood meetings, and at private fundraisers to present the vision of a new direction for our recreation program in Yarmouth. Thanks to their dedication, and the generosity of many residents, businesses and foundations, a $500,000 grant was secured, donations of over $200,000 have been raised and the new lodge building construction is well underway. What was once dubbed the "Flax Pond Miracle" has become a reality. The project is an inspiring example of what can be accomplished through a public-private partnership. We also want to acknowledge the work of Selectman Curt Sears, the Yarmouth Rotary Club, Senior Services Staff and many other volunteers who have started the Yarmouth Food Pantry. We wish this was not necessary but in these very difficult economic times we are thankful that these community minded citizens stepped forward to make food available to those in need. We want to acknowledge the passing of our long time Building Commissioner Forest White. Forest also served for many years on the Conservation Commission and other special committees. He was a lifelong resident of the Town and gave back as much as he received from the Town. Several other notable Town employees retired or gave notice of retirements in early 2011. Chief Mike Almonte retired in December with over 35 years of service in the Yarmouth Police Department. He led the department during some very difficult years and has left the Department in an excellent position for the future. Deputy Fire Chief Robert Kelleher also retired in November after 33 years of service to the Town of Yarmouth’s Fire Department. 2 Deputy Kelleher was the lead person to bringing defibrillators to not only the Fire Department but to equip police cruisers, all Town buildings, and many businesses. As a result of his work, Yarmouth has been designated as a Heart Safe Community. Our Building Commissioner, Jim Brandolini, gave his notice of retirement in December 2010. Mr. Brandolini's positive attitude in solving problems while enforcing the laws of the Town set an example of excellent service to residents and contractors on Cape Cod and in Southeastern Mass. Finally, we accepted the retirement notice from our long time Town Administrator Robert Lawton. Mr. Lawton served the Town for over 32 years and began his career by guiding the Town through a complete change in governmental structure. Through the peaks and valleys of financial turmoil, personnel changes, and challenges from all levels of government, his steady hand and competency were a calming and inspirational force and will be very much missed by the Selectmen and the Town. We wish him well in his retirement and are pleased that he is continuing on several important Town committees. In 2011 we are again facing critical financial decisions that will affect the Town and what the Town will look like over the next twenty to thirty years. The issue of a central sewer system will be the most important decision that we as Selectman and you as a Town will make. We have sponsored a series of informational presentations over the past six months to raise awareness of this important topic and outlined a plan to protect the future of our water supply, our recreation, and our businesses in Yarmouth. If we do nothing we will jeopardize the economic and physical health of the Town. We urge the voters to participate in the upcoming informational meetings we will be sponsoring in the coming year to understand the long term benefit of sewering the Town. Even though this is the most costly project we have ever undertaken, we believe we must move forward with this project to protect our environment and our quality of life in Yarmouth. In closing, we would like to thank the over 300 volunteers who serve this community. Without you we could not function. We also thank the employees of our Town who give high quality service to the citizens and visitors to Yarmouth. You have been dedicated and faithful to the goals and needs of the Town throughout these very difficult financial times. We also thank our Administrative Staff: Town Administrator Bob Lawton, Assistant Town Administrator Peter Johnson-Staub, Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator Liz Hartsgrove, and our Administrative Assistant Pam Barnes for outstanding service to the Board of Selectmen and the people of Yarmouth. As a team they set very high standards for all of the employees of the Town and it shows in the positive results of their work and the work of all those who come in contact with them. We ask for your continued support as we face the tremendous challenges of the future together, as a community. Respectfully submitted, Erik Tolley, Chairman Bud Groskopf, Vice Chair Suzanne McAuliffe Tracy Post Curtis Sears Board of Selectmen 3 GIFTS ACCEPTED BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN JANUARY – DECEMBER 2010 GIFTS MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Joyce Dane - Streetlights $160.00 John Dalton - Streetlights $80.00 Janet Lea - Streetlights $80.00 Thomas & Ida Fiala - Streetlights $80.00 Maureen Carser - Streetlights $80.00 Ben & Lisa Beaudry - Streetlights $160.00 Barbara Gold - Streetlights $160.00 Michael Larrabee - Streetlights $80.00 Gayle Cody - Streetlights $80.00 Barbara Whelan - Streetlights $80.00 Russell & Violet Woollacott - Streetlights $80.00 Jacqueline Gamache - Streetlights $80.00 Dianne Duffy - Streetlights $80.00 Sarah Horne - Streetlight $160.00 Anthony Pagliuco - Streetlights $80.00 Claire & Gerard Scavone - Streetlights $80.00 Katleyn Coervelis - Streetlights $80.00 Gordon Campbell - Streetlights $80.00 CASH - Streetlights $80.00 Sandra Tannozzini - Streetlight $80.00 National Grid - Chip Seal $38,875.20 Joseph & Holly Maclelland - Streetlight $80.00 Eleanor Igoe - Bench Donation $50.00 Donna Tomaselli - Bench Donation $50.00 Fred & Patricia Kaczor - Streetlight $160.00 Richard Finn - Bench Donation $50.00 Helen Andreassian - Streetlight $80.00 Gail Catalano - Bench Donation $50.00 Peter DiPaolo - Streetlight $160.00 James Barberio - Streetlight $80.00 Gerald Frawley - Streetlight $80.00 Peter Mague - Bench Donation $50.00 Robert & Stephanie Rich - Streetlight $80.00 Jennifer Barry - Bench Donation $50.00 Michelle Palmer - Bench Donation $50.00 Rosanna Pacino - Streetlight $80.00 Norman MacLean - Bench Donations $100.00 Suzette Cavanaugh - Bench Donation $50.00 Lillian Coonan - Bench Donations $50.00 Barbara Allar - Bench Donation $50.00 Blue Rock Heights Assoc - Streetlights $240.00 Zoe Lee Norton - Streetlight $80.00 Eugenia Lewis - Streetlight $80.00 Maria DuBois - Bench Donation $50.00 Jennifer Cushing - Bench Donation $50.00 Marie A. Roy - Streetlight $80.00 Michael Bryant - Streetlight $80.00 Jackie Gamache & Eleanor Jordan - Streetlight $80.00 Donna Ratcliffe - Streetlight $80.00 Christopher & Catherine O'Brien - Streetlight $80.00 Ann Driscoll - Bench Donation $50.00 Barry & Patricia Egan - Streetlight $80.00 Margaret Pulvirent - Streetlight $80.00 Gary & Mary Spurr - Streetlight $80.00 Bette Fritzen - Streetlight $80.00 Ida & Thomas Fiala - Streetlight $80.00 Paul Maher - Streetlight $80.00 Glenn & Deborah Eccles $80.00 Denise Brown - Streetlight $80.00 Patricia MacArthur - Streetlight $80.00 Claire McCoy - Streetlight $80.00 GIFTS MADE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AAUW Cape Cod MA Branch $50.00 Mr. & Mr.s Darbyshire $100.00 Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Ravalese III $211.84 Lore Kates $25.00 GIFTS MADE TO THE GENERAL FUND Plumbing and Mechanical Officials $300.00 Whitten Landscaping - Beach Grass $645.00 Joseph & Linda Conley $600.00 John & Rebecca Mincieli - Scholarships $80.00 Gloria Smith - Book $50.00 Joan Morrison - Historic Glass Slides $320.00 Public Works Publication $1.00 Judah Baker Windmill Improvements $3,971.68 Arbitron Ratings $1.00 Covanta - Tree $600.00 GIFTS MADE TO THE LIBRARY DIVISION Ann Marie and John Conant $400.00 The Green Spot Garden Center $25.00 Richard Maxwell $110.00 The South Yarmouth Library Association $1,000.00 Charles Lyon $20.00 Verizon $1,684.80 Southeastern MA Library Systems, Inc. $24.95 Adrene Jewelers $50.00 4 David & Susan Reid $100.00 Kenneth & Marinaa Eubanks $50.00 Judith Stiles Askew $65.00 Anonymous $500.00 Guylaine & James Pina $20.00 The Dennis-Yarmouth Newcomers Club $200.00 GIFTS MADE TO THE DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES Wiliam & Lisa Greer - IFAW $145.00 All Cape Locating - Spay/Neuter $100.00 Darlene Penny Schiller - Spay/Neuter $500.00 Blessing of Animals Donations $555.00 Darlene Penny Schiller - Animal Control Officers $100.00 Joan McDevitt - Spay/Neuter $25.00 Lawrence & E. Suzanne McAuliffe $100.00 James & Mary McGann - Spay/Neuter $25.00 Stocchetti Road Construction $1,000.00 Janet McInerney - Spay/Neuter $100.00 GIFTS MADE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ravalese III $105.24 Training - Town of Dennis $640.00 Estate of Wilhelmina I Gomes $11,819.05 Training - Town of Wareham $1,305.00 DYRSD $57,000.00 Training - Salem State College $265.00 Training - Town of Hudson $120.00 Chris Eccleston $20.00 Training - Town of Sandwich $640.00 Lisa Cadrin $20.00 Training - City of Taunton $145.00 Jamie Connolly $20.00 Animal Rescue League of Boston $435.00 Anne Harris $20.00 Training - City of Boston $870.00 Thomas Kelley $20.00 Michael Wells $145.00 Tina Lehane $20.00 Training - Town of Bedford $205.00 Timothy Hill $20.00 Training - Fisher College $145.00 Paul Leidenfrost $20.00 Training - Town of Middleborough $280.00 Lauri Leahy $20.00 Training - Town of Provincetown $870.00 Natasha Lyon $20.00 Training - Town of Sharon $145.00 John Manley $20.00 Training - Suffolk University $15.00 Training - Town of Braintree $640.00 WPI $145.00 Training - Town of Norwell $435.00 Richard Mable Esp. Prof Corp $145.00 Training - Town of Barnstead $135.00 Michael Miller $250.00 Training - Town of Tiverton $290.00 Training - Town of Chatham $145.00 Merrimack College $135.00 Rachelle Moniz $20.00 Training - Town of Lee $135.00 Maryanne Morse $20.00 Training - Town of Somerset $1,205.00 Gabrielle Osborn $20.00 Training - Town of West Boylston $145.00 Anthony Spagone $20.00 Training - Town of Uptown $135.00 Cassandra Zona $20.00 John St. Ives $60.00 University of Delaware $1,025.00 Kevin Brace $60.00 Training - Town of East Bridgewater $135.00 Michael Huse $60.00 Training - Town of Notron $145.00 Training - City of Brockton $60.00 University of MA Dartmouth $120.00 Training - Manchester By The Sea $120.00 Training - City of Fall River $300.00 Training - Town of Dartmouth $270.00 Training - Town of Norwood $60.00 United Cleaning Service $1,480.00 Training - Town of Cohasset $120.00 Donation Recruiting Account $320.00 GIFTS MADE TO THE RECREATION DIVISION Community Visions $37,500.00 Sturgis Boat Works of Mid-Tech Drive - 420 Sailboat $500.00 Oliver & Muriel Hallett $25.00 West Marine $60.00 John Hamilton - Cape Cod Knockabout Sailboat & Trailer $6,500.00 Bass River Civic Association $200.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth - Easter Hunt $250.00 Bean Bag Game - Flax Pond Scholarship $125.00 Women of the Moose - Scholarship Fund $250.00 GHD - Flax Pond Septic Design $12,000.00 5 Darlene Penny Schiller - Flax Pond $100.00 Sally White $100.00 GIFTS MADE TO THE SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION The Garden Club of Yarmouth $194.40 Alice B. Bogus $20.00 Mid Cape Scrabble Club $100.00 Pamela J. Newman $35.00 Priscilla Crosby $275.00 Regina L. McCarthy $60.00 Stephen J. Crossen $224.50 Joan L. Madden $40.00 Jean B. Jackson $85.20 Francis M. Monick $25.00 James R. O’Connor $195.00 Marie Schomp $35.00 Marialisa Corman $15.00 Anita A. Moore $25.00 Natalie LaFluer $150.00 Marcel A. Larue, Jr. $100.00 Susan Meyers $60.00 Raymond A.Ruest $50.00 Deirdre A. Leyden $30.00 Lillan H. D'Orlando $25.00 Mary O'Connell $225.00 Raymond E. Messier $8.00 Phyllis C. Campbell $35.00 Carolyn H. Weeks $15.00 Joan M. Kingsbury $25.00 Christine A. Vadeboncour $10.00 Charles Kelliher $100.00 Helen Bollea $25.00 Sandra White $50.00 Caroline M. Kosowicz $25.00 Ina Clayman $8.00 Joan A. Minyard GDN $50.00 Cecile Fallows $50.00 Jean C. Berry $25.00 Alice F. Paine $10.00 Marilyn & J. Dilillo $50.00 Karen M. Greene $25.00 Raymond P. Lawton $16.00 Muriel Hallet $25.00 Weldon Crosby $25.00 Michael T. Cotto $75.00 Marietta Fitzgerald $30.00 Albert T. Zoubra $20.00 Marcia M. Brophy $25.00 Annie J. Costello $100.00 Seniors Helping Seniors $50.00 Helen W. Preist $20.00 Alicia Gardner $50.00 Mary Meaney $10.00 Windsor Nursing Home $50.00 Patricia Rosner $30.00 DEND Corp of Home Instead $50.00 Rita Lutz Keslensky $50.00 Overlook Visiting Nurse Assoc. $50.00 Jean Saxton $100.00 Beason Hospice Inc. $50.00 Diane Day $50.00 Epoch Senior Living $50.00 Karl Joel $50.00 Weight Watchers $670.00 Richard Redding $50.00 Betty Rice Rosenberg $25.00 Brenda Hellstro-Redwood Lodge $200.00 Joe & Marien Cormier $50.00 Hugh Hilliard $2,500.00 Anonymous $3,510.00 Margaret Matson $50.00 Dereyln Twombly $25.00 Theodora Carlaw $50.00 Sally McAtee $100.00 Edward Hanlon $50.00 Jean Berry $25.00 Eleanor Howland $25.00 Civil War Round Table of Cape Cod $100.00 Margaret E. Taylor $717.00 Barbara Young $50.00 Jean Jensen $20.00 Kenneth Evans $6.00 6 FINANCE COMMITTEE For the Town of Yarmouth, the economic uncertainty of the recent past has remained through 2010. Opportunity for using federal stimulus money locally has come to an end and the decrease in state revenues continued to have a negative impact on various forms of local aid. With a drop in revenues came an increase in fixed costs making for another difficult budget year for local government. Effects of reduced revenues from state aid, from various fee and excise collections and from investment income are still being felt. Voters generously supported an override vote of $950,000, primarily for Police and Fire Departments. The Annual Town Meeting also authorized an increase in lodging and meals excise taxes which, in turn, were critical in maintaining service levels. Despite new revenues, increases in fixed costs exceeded revenue growth. The total Yarmouth FY11 budget was $116,696 less than the prior year. When the self-supporting fee- based accounts (e.g. enterprise funds, etc.) are removed from the budgetary equation, the tax supported budget increased by $331,632 or 1.3%. Employees received no cost of living wage increase in FY11, and reductions in staffing and in expenses were required to balance the budget. There are now 20 fewer full-time municipal employees when compared to FY08. After a failed override and 2 Special Town Meetings, the D-Y Regional School District Budget was adopted. The final FY11 school budget for the 2 Town District was actually less than the prior year, however, the assessment to Yarmouth increased by $1,129,175 or 5.0% due to reduced state revenues, a shift in enrollment (Yarmouth’s share of total enrollment increased), and the factors in the state formula which determines the allocation of costs between the 2 Towns. Thanks to a dedicated staff, the leadership of the Board of Selectmen, and the leadership of Town Administrator Robert C. Lawton, Jr., the Town has continued to deliver quality services at a competitive price. The average tax burden for a single-family property in Yarmouth is well below the state average – only 12% of Cities and Towns in the State have a lower average tax bill than Yarmouth. This year marks a significant transition in the form of the retirement in December, 2010 of Robert C. Lawton, Jr., the only Town Administrator that Yarmouth has ever had, after an impressive and extraordinary tenure of more than 32 years. His exemplary and professional dedication to the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Yarmouth has been his hallmark. The Finance Committee joins in expressing its heartfelt indebtedness and gratitude, not only for his administrative acumen and foresight, but also for his many long hours, over many budget years, advising and assisting a succession of Finance Committees in formatting answers to our inquiries, bringing information to our deliberations, and expressing a visionary framework for our recommendations. We also had changes in the make-up of this Committee during 2010. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to our former Finance Committee colleagues Patrick Foran, Robert Kaiser and Peter Slovak for their significant time and contributions to this Committee, spanning years of commitment, prior to their departure as members in this past year. The fiscal challenges are expected to continue in the years ahead. Reserves have been reduced to unsustainable levels and must be slowly rebuilt to protect the Town’s bond rating. We anticipate the costs of maintaining existing municipal and education service levels will continue to outpace revenue growth. Nevertheless, we remain guardedly optimistic that together we will face these challenges and make the difficult choices that need to be made in the best community interest of the Town. Respectfully submitted Phil Morris, Chair Norman Holcomb Randall Stiffler William Bastian, Vice Chair John Moylan Carlene Veara Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Clerk Carol Serafino Dorothy Voelker 7 CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE Composed of 7 volunteer members appointed by the Finance Committee, the Capital Budget Committee is charged with reviewing the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan as submitted by the Town Administrator. The Capital Improvement Plan described below pertains to years 2011 through 2020. It includes all capital projects funded from borrowing, free cash, enterprise funds, fire reserves, grants, and other funding sources. Staff support is provided by the Assistant Town Administrator, Peter Johnson-Staub. COMMITTEE METHODOLOGY AND FY11 HIGHLIGHTS This Committee met regularly from September through March to discuss the requests and to adjust the spending plan as more information was received regarding the budget outlook for FY2011. Individual Committee members also met with Town staff, school representatives, and made numerous site visits. Follow-up meetings and presentations were conducted with Department staff, as appropriate. The Committee presented preliminary recommendations to the Finance Committee and the Town Administrator on November 24, 2009 and provided several updates since that time as new information became available. For several years, this Committee has expressed concern that the amount spent on equipment replacement and infrastructure maintenance is insufficient. Unfortunately, funding continued to decrease. Under Article 6 of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, $384,500 was approved for capital improvements from general fund reserves and non-borrowed sources. This funding level is clearly inadequate to meet the needs for equipment replacement and infrastructure maintenance that cannot be addressed by borrowing. Enterprise and special revenue funds continue to meet the needs of Water Division, Golf Division and Transfer Station. Fire Department equipment needs are likewise able to be met with funds from ambulance receipts. Yarmouth voters narrowly approved a ballot measure to authorize a debt exemption (i.e. borrowing exempt from the Prop. 2 ½ Property Tax Levy Limit) for the following capital projects: $47,000 Cemetery Backhoe: Purchase of this backhoe would enable Town Cemetery employees to excavate graves and charge a reasonable fee to the funeral home for the service. This new fee revenue will fully offset the labor and equipment costs of this new service. $375,000 Roadway Resurfacing: These funds are needed to prevent a steep decline in road conditions. It is well documented that regular re-surfacing is more cost effective than allowing roads to deteriorate to the point that a full scale reconstruction is required. $122,000 Police Portable Radios: These funds will replace 37 portable radios that are now 18 years old and ensure that our officers have reliable communications for daily use. $359,000 Natural Resources Relocation & Renovation: These funds will allow the Town to utilize portions of the former police station at 424 Route 28 that are now vacant or underutilized. Despite numerous repairs to the existing Natural Resources Facility at the entrance of the disposal area, the metal building leaks badly and the lack of a ventilation system makes for poor working conditions. This renovation allows the Town to consolidate into fewer buildings. $377,000 Mattacheese Middle School Improvements: These funds will be used for two 8 projects: 1) Replace the clock and intercom system which are used daily and serve a public safety purpose in the event of an emergency; 2) Replace the non-functioning divider wall that separates the auditorium from the gymnasium. Operation of this wall allows for simultaneous uses of these two spaces. LONGER TERM OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS In 1986, the Town spent $917,826 from “free cash” available funds on recurring capital improvements such as equipment replacement, building maintenance and road resurfacing. For the following 20 years, the Town spent approximately $1 million each year. This year and last year, we will have spent less than $400,000 per year. This severely reduced level of annual investment in infrastructure and equipment replacement is not sustainable for the long-term and will result in serious deterioration of capital assets. Unless we find a way to increase annual capital spending, the Town of Yarmouth will experience one or more of the following outcomes: equipment failures resulting in reduced productivity and delayed services response; inability to repair equipment due to an aging vehicle fleet and reduced operating budgets; deteriorating road and facility conditions. A one-page summary of the Capital Improvement Plan appears on the following page and further information is available on the Committee page of the Town website (www.yarmouth.ma.us). Citizens with suggestions or questions regarding this Capital Improvement Plan can contact the Capital Budget Committee through the Assistant Town Administrator (pstaub@yarmouth.ma.us) Respectfully submitted, Carol Wall, Chair Lu Matrascia, Vice Chair Linda Jean Curtis Sears Carlene Veara, Finance Committee Representative Ted Weissberger 9 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR This is my last Town Report to the citizens of Yarmouth. I am grateful for the support and confidence the public, the Selectmen, and the Town employees have had in me over the last 32 ½ years. Over these years I have served with 29 members of the Board of Selectmen, 6 Assistant Town Administrators and 6 full time secretaries and Administrative Assistants. I have been fortunate to have worked with excellent people at all levels of Town government and I am sure that high quality will continue. Financially, 2010 was one of the most difficult years that I experienced in my career with the Town. We had a series of Special Town Meetings to cut and adjust our budgets to bring them in line with Proposition 2½ and to accommodate the D-Y School assessments. During the fall of 2010 we reached an accommodation and a better level of cooperation with the School system which avoided another District Meeting and all of the problems and issues which accompany such a meeting. The School Committee, the School Administration and the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen and Town Administration deserve credit for their work to avoid the disruption and acrimony which results from District Meetings. Along with my retiring, there were a number of other significant retirements in 2010. Police Chief Mike Almonte ended a 35 year career. His leadership led us through difficult financial times in the Police Department, a shooting and intense union bargaining. Chief Almonte brought the Department and the Brazilian community together after the unfortunate death of a member of that community. We are now a model for others in solving our problems and differences through open and direct communication. A new Chief was appointed in December, Chief Frank Frederickson. We are very fortunate in Yarmouth to have a Police Department that has a strong internal training process and the internal culture to attempt to advance officers from within the Department. Deputy Fire Chief Bob Kelleher also retired this fall. Deputy Kelleher was a 33 year employee who rose through the ranks of the Fire Department to the rank of Deputy Chief. Bob started many innovative programs in the Department, especially the portable automatic defibulator program which became a model for the Cape. Many residents and visitors are grateful to Deputy Kelleher for his pursuit of Yarmouth being designated as a “Heart Safe Community”. Our new Deputy Fire Chief Phil Simonian has had a great start in filling the Deputy’s position. In his first several weeks he oversaw two major fires and assisted Chief Walker in the transition to a new Deputy Chief. Sid Chase, our long time Veterans Agent, also retired this year. Sid was our Veterans Agent for 35 years and he did an excellent job of supporting our veterans. I was proud to work with Sid as Chairman of the Veterans Services Consortium for the past five years. I also want to acknowledge the passing of Forest White, Yarmouth Building Commissioner. Forest and I worked together for many years and he always gave his best to the Town. This past year we worked on a number of major projects. Pat Armstrong, Recreation Director, had a dream to create a multi-purpose recreation center at Flax Pond. Many were skeptical but Pat got people excited about the possibilities, raised the funds and convinced Town Meeting and the Selectmen that it could be done. This fall we had a ground breaking and the progress since then has been impressive. The power of positive thinking on Pat’s part is an inspiration. Selectman Curt Sears, the Yarmouth Rotary Club, the staff of the Senior Center and many volunteers have created a Food Pantry for those in Yarmouth who need help during these very difficult financial times. They started a small operation at the Senior Center and outgrew that, moving into a portion of the former Police Station at 424 Route 28. They have now outgrown that space and are looking for a permanent home in another Town building. We wish we did not have to have such a program but we are glad Curt, the Rotary Club of Yarmouth, the Senior 10 Center Staff and all the volunteers stepped up to provide this assistance. We also completed the Packet Landing Park this year. The efforts of George Allaire, directing our DPW, and pushing the State DPW to complete this renovation brought the project to a successful conclusion. The AMVETS and other organizations, including the American Legion, worked to complete this project by installing a flag pole and a memorial on this site. The work of the AMVETS in spearheading the completion of the park is greatly appreciated. The next phase is for the Town to bid and re-build the Cellar House on this site. We are hopeful that this work will begin in the spring of 2011. Another major project which is on the road to completion is the transformation of the former John Simpkins School into affordable elder housing. This project took over two years and several committees to get to the point of bidding the sale and signing an agreement with the Stratford Capital Group. The cooperation of residents in the area, the energy of the last committee we assembled to review the bids has let us to a terrific reuse of the school to give our senior citizens a way to stay in Yarmouth. Working with the Stratford Capital Group we were also able to secure construction of additional parking for the ball fields in the area and the preservation of the historical aspects of the school. The big issue this year and next year, however, is Sewering, Sewering, Sewering. We are facing a major environmental problem and financing problem to protect our water supply and our recreation based economy. This is a 10 -15 year project we will be dealing with into the next decade. The Selectmen have had a series of information programs every month for five months to raise awareness of this major problem. We hope to bring a program to protect our water and recreation resources to a spring or early summer Special Town Meeting to squarely face this problem, which will not be going away. We need to move expeditiously to capture any and all State aid to help defray the significant costs of protecting our environment. In closing, I want to express my appreciation and thanks to the Board of Selectmen, my Assistant Peter Johnson-Staub, Executive Assistant Liz Hartsgrove and Administrative Assistant Pam Barnes for their tireless work this past year and especially after I announced my retirement. This has been a challenging year for all of us especially with major changes in the leadership of the Town. I am confident that the professional team we have in the Town of Yarmouth will make the transition a smooth one for the new Administrator in 2011. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you over the last 32 ½ years. I have done my best to leave the Town a better place than when I was first hired and appreciate your support. Respectfully, Robert C. Lawton Jr. Town Administrator 11 2010 ELECTED OFFICIALS SELECTMEN Erik Tolley, Chairman Aubrey Groskopf E. Suzanne McAuliffe Tracy Post Curt Sears DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Brad Egan, Chairman Stephen Edwards John Henderson (Aptd) Phillip Morris Andrea St. Germain MODERATOR Daniel Horgan 2012 2011 2012 2013 2013 2011 2012 2013 2012 2011 2011 OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE Joe Sullivan, Architect/Contr Richard Gegenwarth, Chairman Marilyn Swenson Suzanne Courcier Nathan Jenkins, Alternate Donata Restuccia, Alternate George Kilian, resigned YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY Maryann Walsh Marianne Milton Bambi Rosario John Reed Edward Blackman, State Appointee Bryant Palmer, resigned 2011 2010 2011 2013 2011 2010 2012 2011 2013 2010 2013 2010 COMMITTEES AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST Robert C. Lawton, Jr. Chairman Sharon Ladley Curt Sears Tom Roche, CPC Rep AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE William Snowden John Holbrook Martin Rivero Elizabeth Rogers Cathy Karras Nancy Cavanaugh Sharob Fiedler Kathy O’Neil, Alt. BARNSTABLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REPRESENTATIVE Bob Howard BOARD OF APPEALS Steven DeYoung, Chairman Diane Moudouris Joseph Sarnosky Sean Igoe Debra Martin 2013 2011 2012 2011 2010 2011 2013 2010 2012 2013 2011 2011 2012 2014 2013 2012 2011 2013 ALTERNATES David Reid Richard Neitz Douglas Campbell Steven DeYoung John Richards Thomas Roche Bob Howard Bob Palmer ZONING ADMINISTRATORS Joseph Sarnosky John Richards BOARD OF ASSESSORS William Lionetta, Chairman James Carroll Joseph Sullivan BOARD OF HEALTH Brian Braginton-Smith, Chm Evelyn Hayes William Snowden Tanya Daigneault Hillard Boskey, MD 2010 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2009 2009 2011 2012 2013 2013 2011 2011 2012 2013 12 BOARD OF HEALTH INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS Marilyn McIntyre, Inspector Karl vonHone, assistant Dr. Lawrence Venezia, DVM Assistant Bruce Murphy, Assistant Phil Renaud, Assistant Don McIntyre, Assistant BOARD OF REGISTRARS Donna M. Clifford, Chairman James Quirk, Jr. Benjamin Pihl Jane Hibbert, Town Clerk CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gerald McMahon, Chairman Robert Edwards Harris Contos Alice Bowen Robert Milne CAPE COD COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Jack McCormack CAPE COD COMMISSION BIKEWAYS AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE George Allaire Richard deMello, alternate COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Peter Smith, Chairman Bob DuBois John Barker Jack McCormack Jack Hynes Tracy Post Tom George COMMUNITY HOUSING COMMITTEE Alan Aarons, Chairman Edward Blackman Deborah Bellows Mary Ann Gray Sharon Ladley Nathan Small Michael Nardone Scott LacLean Gloria Smith, alternate 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2012 2011 2013 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2010 2010 2013 2011 2012 2012 2013 2012 2011 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2011 2011 2012 2011 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Tom Roche, Vice-Chairman Mary Ann Walsh, Clerk Dorcas McGurrin Gary Ellis, Chairman Jack Mulkeen Tom Kelley Nathan Small Gloria Smith Curtis Sears, resigned CONSERVATION COMMISSION David Flaherty, Chairman Ed Hoopes, Vice Chairman Gary Ellis Joan Carr Gerard Duffy Hugh March Thomas Durkin, Jr. COUNCIL ON AGING Robert Isadore, Chairman Virginia Robinson Maureen Clark Elizabeth Sarnosky Peter Campia CULTURAL COUNCIL Robert Cook Cheryl Harmon Elaine Skoler Mary Jane Smith DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Richard Martin Sara Porter Jack McCormack Charles Adams Tom DiPersio DISABILITY COMMISSION Mary Manwaring Dorothy Voelker Constance O’Brien-Walker Richard Alto Charlotte Ellis Deborah Morris Mark Walters, deceased Forrest White, deceased 2012 2013 2012 2011 2012 2011 2011 2013 2012 2013 2011 2012 2011 2013 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2012 2010 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2010 2010 2012 13 ENERGY COMMITTEE Steve Gavin, Chairman Ed Voelker Jack Howard Frank Deshaies Edward Bullock Joyce Flynn Robert Palmeri Marilyn Holle Steven Krintzman Lee Britton, Jr., resigned Brian Braginton-Smith, resigned BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMITTEES DREDGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Morris Johnson HOME CONSORTIUM COMMITTEE Dave Kellogg HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Robert Isadore WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Rob Angell FINANCE COMMITTEE Phil Morris, Chairman Bill Bastian, Vice Chair Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Clerk Carlene Veara Carol Serafino Dorothy Voelker Randall Stiffler Norman Holcomb John Moylan Patrick Foran, resigned Robert Kaiser, resigned Peter Slovak, resigned FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE/STATION #3 BUILDING COMMITTEE Richard Carroll Charles Kelliher Al Gray Paul Tucker 2013 2011 2012 2013 2012 2011 2011 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2011 2011 2011 2012 2010 2010 2010 2010 GOLF ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE George Keefe, Chairman John Reeve Sherman Baldwin Chris Capobianco Andrew Martin Betsy Palmer Bob Brazeau William Howes , resigned Ed Bullock, resigned HISTORICAL COMMISSION Priscilla Gregory Nancy Stewart Dorothy Caprera Gloria Smith Carol Smith Gina Lombardi Barbara Beeler James Goldberg, Associate Frederick Fries, Associate Julie Mockabee, Associate Ann McGuire, resigned INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Robert C. Lawton, Jr. Bob Harding John Henderson Andy Knowles Sue Milne Irene Wright, Town Treasurer JOHN SIMPKINS REVIEW COMMITTEE David Reid, Chairman Tracy Post, Clerk Curt Sears John Biega Martin Riverio Brian Carey Tom Roche MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE Victoria Copenhaver Robert C. Lawton, Jr. 2012 2011 2013 2013 2011 2011 2011 2010 2011 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2013 2011 2011 2011 14 PARKER’S RIVER MARINE PARK COMMITTEE Robert Churchill, Chairman Richard Bilski, V. Chairman Brad Goodwin Bob Lauzon Gerald Manning Richard Egan Harvey Wright Keith Kesten Barbara Malcolm Socrates Mitrokostas Carol Meade George Lucier Bob DuBois Paul McBride Mo Johnson Karl vonHone, staff advisor PERSONNEL BOARD Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Chairman John Moylan Judy Keith Sharon Ladley Alice Bowen Joseph Sullivan, resigned PLANNING BOARD Thomas Roche, Chairman Tom Di Persio John Shea Ken Driscoll Chris Vincent Norman Weare Brad Goodwin Tracy Post, resigned Curt Sears, resigned PRECINCT WORKERS Name ALBEE, M. JOAN ANDERSON, MARILYN H ANNESE, MARY ATKINS, THERESA A BARCROFT, RALPH BARRY, JOSEPH L BARRY, MARY E BENNER, CHARLOTTE C. BLIZARD, ROSAMOND BOGUS, ALICE B.CLK.(4) BOLDUC, ANN CLK.(1) BRETON, ELIZABETH A BURKE, BRENDA DPY.CLK.P4 BURKHARDT, BETTY-JANE BURTON-GORMAN, CAROL 2010 2011 2011 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2011 2013 2013 2012 Party U R D D U D D R D D R U D D D CANNIFF, MARIE (5) CANTARA, ARTHUR H CARTER, PAMELA CELLI, MARY R CHAPMAN, ROBERT F.CLK.(3) COLE, MARY F. COLLINS, MARY F COX, MARION (2) DAVIDSON, BARBARA A. DAVIES, MARY (5) DESISTO, PAUL DESISTO, SHARON A DOHERTY, JEAN (4) DOHERTY, JEANNETTE DUNSING, PATRICIA (2) EATON, JOAN ECKLAND, ANNA P. FARRELL, MARIE (3) FLAHERTY, MARGARET M. FRANCE, NORMANDIE FREDERICKS, RUTH M. (2) GABRICK, MARGUERITE GALLAGHER, JANE (1) GARRITY, FLORENCE M (2) GARRAMONE, BARBARA GEORGE, EVA GORDON, CAROL A (1) GORMAN, ROBERT GRANDER, FRANCES (1) GRIFFIN, PHILOMENA WARD.7 GRIFFIN MARILYN E. GUERRA, MARIANNE V HANSON, RICHARD N. HARRIGAN, JEANNE M. (3) HASTE, M. PATRICIA HAUTANEN, DAVID HAYES, PATRICIA T.1/2 Days 6-1 HOLMES, KATHLEEN HOLMES, LAWRENCE R HOWARD, JOHN H HUBENER, JUDITH A ISADORE, ROBERT JASIE, JEAN C (1) JASIE, JR. JOSEPH C. JASON, ROBERT A. JOYCE, MARY D. KAISER, JAMES KAISER, KATHLEEN KATES, LORE KILGALLON, SALLY A KIRKPATRICK, BARBARA LABAND, BARBARA G LAMOUREUX, DONALD F LAMOUREUX, MARY ELLEN D D U U D D D U U U U U D D D R U R D U U D R D D D R U U D U D R D U R U D D R U D U U R D U U U U R U D D 15 LANCASTER, NANCY E. 1/2 DAYS R O'RIORDAN, PATRICIA D LANCIANI, LOUISE R OTTERY, GEORGE U LATTINVILLE, MARGARET D PALMER, BRYANT WARDEN (6) R LEWIS, ANN L. D PALMER, PATRICIA R LEWIS, GEORGE C. U PARISI, GRACE U LEWIS, VIRGINIA M. D PELLEGRINI, JANET U LONERGAN, GEORGE W. U PELLEGRINI, JR. JOHN L. U LONERGAN, MARGARET A. U PERRY, ELEANOR D D LORING, CHARLOTTE U PHILLIPS, PAULA U LOVELETTE, JANE B. (2) R PIGNONE, FRANCIS D D LYNCH, MARIE R U PIHL, RUTH G. CLERK (2) R LYNCH, RICHARD J U PROCACCINI, ERNEST U LYNES, DIANE 1/2 DAYS 6-1 D PULEO, JR. JOHN A.DPY.CLK (4) D MACDONALD, BARBARA C R PULEO, KAREN F. R MACASKILL, MARGARET R PULLEN, MARI ANN B R MACISAAC, MARY G U QUIRK, JOANNE WARDEN (2) D MACHUNSKI, JANET K D QUIRK, ROBERT E. (2) D MACKECHNIE, EDITH M R REIS, JOAN CLK.(6) U MACNEIL, JEAN R (2) D REIS, OLIVIA C. R MACWILLIAMS, CAROLYN CLK.(5) R RIPLEY, ELIZABETH B (4) R MAHONEY, EILEEN R ROBINSON, VIRGINIA M U MAINI, EDWARD J U SABULIS, BARBARA J U MALLOY, CHARLES A D SARNOSKY, ELIZABETH A U MANCHUK, MADELINE CLK.P.7 R SCHIRCH, SHIRLEY U MANEELY, JOAN A D SCHOMP, MARIE R MARTINELLI, JUDITH U SHALHOUB, ROGER E U MATHEWS, JANET (3) U SHAYLOR, ROSE U MAYHEW, JO A U SIMON, LINDA B U MAZZUR, JESSIE (3) D SMITH, AUDREY L R MCCAFFREY, DOROTHY U SMITH, BEVERLY F U MCGOWAN, MADELINE M D SORENSEN, SHEILA A U MCGOWAN, MARY C U STANLEY, VIRGINIA (3) R MCGRATH, PAULA T. U STRIEBEL, CHARLOTTE WARD.(3) R MCPHERSON, MARGARET E U STRIEBEL, VERNON L.JR..(3) R MEADE, NANSE A D SULLIVAN, VIVIAN E. U MILLER, ROBERT N (1) R TAYLOR, MARY ANN WARD. (4) R MILLER, SHIRLEY (1) U TRZCINSKI, ANN (2) R MIRISOLA, FRANCIS U VACARO, MARY T D MIRISOLA, HELEN F U VARROS, MARY C R MONAHAN, PATRICIA D VELASCO, DAVID B D MORSE, MARYANNE R WALLACE, CAROLYN D MOSHER, KIMBERLY S U WESTON, LORRAINE C R MURPHY, RITA D WEEKS, CAROLYN H U MURRAY, JANET (6) R WHITE, MARILYN J (3) R MURRAY, NEIL H. (6) R WHELAN, BARBARA A D NEJAIMEY, NAN E (5) D NEJAIMEY, JAMES E WARD. (5) D NELSON, CAROL U NEWHOUSE, VIRGINIA D OPPEDISANO, LINDA M U 16 RECREATION COMMISSION Dorcas McGurrin, Chairman Debbie Clark Joseph Tierney Will Rubenstein Steven Post Beth Hollister Maureen Twohy-Bedford Bob Majewski Mary Beth Capobianco Michael Stone, alternate John Serijan, alternate RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RASWAC) Joseph R. Sarnosky, Chairman William Wade Andrea Adams Michae Britz Charles Spooner Rob Angell Barbara Benoit, Recording Secretary RESIDENTIAL WIND BYLAW COMMITTEE William Snowden, III Martin Rivero Bryant Palmer John Barker Clare Hipp Barbara DePasquale Chris Vincent Joyce Flynn SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTE John Mincieli, Chairman Sandy Rubenstein Anne Grazewski Bud Groskopf, Selectmen Rep. Carol Woodbury, School Supt. 2013 2012 2012 2011 2010 2013 2011 2012 2013 2010 2010 2012 2012 2011 2011 2012 2010 2012 2011 2011 VETERANS SERVICE AND BURIAL AGENT Ed Merrigan Sidney Chase, retired WATERWAYS/ SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Joseph Tierney, Chairman Robert Churchill, V. Chairman George Lucier Elinor Lawrence Al Keller Karl vonHone, advisor Conrad Caia, advisor Doris Menard, Recording Secretary WOODS HOLE, MARTHA'S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE James Hall, Alternate Representative YARMOUTH LIBRARY BOARD Harris Contos, Chairman Annmarie Gavin Sally Guadagno Sandra Femino Merle Mammato Carol Forest Janet McDowell Charyn Tietge 2011 2012 2013 2012 2012 2013 2013 2012 2011 2011 2012 2011 2012 2013 MODERATOR APPOINTMENTS CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE Jerry Sullivan Arthur Schirch Evelyn Hayes Jack McCormack, resigned 2011 2011 2010 GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Jessie Mazzur Tom Murphy John Grebe Martin Riverio Charlotte Striebel Jack Howard Ed Voelker Juliana Biega Kim Doherty 2010 2011 2011 2010 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 17 FINANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE Jim Saben, Chairman Carol Wall Lu Matrascia, V. Chairman Linda Jean Carlene Veara, FinCom Rep Chris Vincent, Planning Bd Rep Curt Sears, resigned 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 TOWN CHARTER APPOINTMENTS OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Jack Mulkeen John Grebe Heather McElroy Mary Herberich Rick Bishop James McGrail, alternate HARBORMASTER Karl vonHone ASSISTANTS William Bonnetti Conrad Caia Lee Marchildon Elinor Lawrence Alan Hibbert Raymond Kittila Steven Raneo Eric Raiskio Joe Tierney John Coughlin Ted Marchildon Eric Cruz Thomas Lincoln, Jr. Joseph Callahan Desmond Keogh ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Darlene Schiller ASSISTANTS Richard Nelson Emily Murphy Patricia Cunningham SHELLFISH CONSTABLE Conrad Caia 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 DEPUTY SHELLFISH CONSTABLES William Bonnetti Bradford Hall Allan Hibbert Raymond Kittila Elinor Lawrence Lee Marchildon Karl vonHone Steven Raneo Eric Raiskio Lester Hathaway Thomas Lincoln CALL FIREFIGHTERS Raymond Kittila Capt. Edward Miller FF Peter Emerson FF David Martin FF Dimitrios Missios FF Joshua Kelley FF Jeffrey Whitemore FF Brendan Arledge FF Shaun Rupani FF Chase Caruso FF Damian Pareseau FF Nicholas Napolitan FF David Caruso FF William Field FF Shawn Ricard FF Michael Medeiros FF Alex Theoharidis TRA Robert Reardon TRA Matthew Madeax TRA SPECIAL POLICE Dennis Police Officer Patrick McCaffrey Natural Resource Director Karl vonHone William Bonnetti KEEPER OF THE LOCK UP Michael J. Almonte 18 DETECTIVES Sgt. Charles Peterson Russell Giammarco Eric Nuss Christopher Kent Steven Renzi AGENT OF THE LICENSING AUTHORITY Chief Michael J. Almonte Deputy Chief Frank Frederickson Lieutenant Steven Xiarhos Lieutenant Kevin Lennon Lieutenant Michael Bryant Sgt. Gerard Britt Sgt. Francis Hennessey Sgt. John Lanata Sgt. Andrew O’Malley Sgt. Walter Warren Sgt. Christopher McEachern Sgt. Thomas Hennessey Sgt. John Fallon Sgt. Patrick Carty Det. Sgt. Charles Peterson Fire Chief Michael Walker Deputy Fire Chief Robert Kelleher Health Agent Bruce Murphy Building Commissioner Jim Brandolini Bill Stone, Building Department Kenneth Bates, Building Department Andrew Arnault, Building Department YEAR ROUND RESERVES Phil Bleicher Karen Ballinger Ryan Holmes Kevin Kiely Christopher Eccleston Steven Miles Matthew Rossi Alan Delaney Edward Ainsworth David Villandry Gregory Hobill POLICE MATRONS Nicole M.N. Bohane Sandra Finstein Colleen Nixon Mary Manwaring Maria Curtis Dorothy Lavin Susan Cashman Margaret Mooney Morgan Vermette Amanda Lavelle Kelsey Horgan 19 20 TOWN RECORDS TOWN CLERK AND BOARD OF REGISTRARS The Town Clerk’s office continues to be the focal point of Town Hall activity concerning the information provided to customers. We continue to be busy; in January the clerk’s office is issuing beach stickers, disposal stickers, shellfish licenses along with providing sales of hunting licenses, dog licenses, and numerous other services. We have processed a significant number of passports, a service we have been providing since 1998. The Clerk’s office had six elections this year and three Town Meetings, Special State Election was held on January 19, 2010, Annual Town Meeting was held on May 5, 2010, Annual Town Election was held on May 11, 2010, Special Town Meeting was held on July 26, 2010, Special Town Election was held on July 27, 2010, State Primary Election was held on September 14, 2010, Special Town Meeting was held on September 29, 2010, State Election was held on November 2, 2010 and the Old King’s Highway Election held on November 23, 2010. The preparation and mailing of the Annual Census forms were once again done by an outside vendor, at a reasonable cost and a substantial savings of in house hours. The prompt return of the census is encouraged as the results of the census affect many of the Town’s concerns. The Clerk’s office continues to computerize many of its functions. This enables us to serve our customers more quickly and efficiently. Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Prec.7 Total Active Voters 2473 2699 2036 2406 2297 2170 2956 17037 Inactive Voters 133 146 201 146 135 166 122 1049 Non-Voters 537 463 379 501 571 360 448 3289 Total Residents 3143 3308 2616 3053 3003 2696 3556 21375 There was a slight decrease in the Town’s population in 2010. There were eleven (11) fewer residents which is a change of less than 1% over last year. There was a decrease in the number of active voters by one hundred thirteen (113) which is 1% during the year 2010. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Department Heads, elected officials, election workers, Town employees, and especially my staff for their efforts and co-operation in making the year a successful one for our office. Respectfully submitted, Jane E. Hibbert, CMC/CMMC Town Clerk 22 TOWN CLERK ANNUAL REPORT Street Listing Books & Voting List………. $280.00 Issued 64 Resident Citizen Fishing Raffle/Bazaar Permits…………………… $180.00 Licenses at 23.50………………… $1,504.00 Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits…… $4,510.00 Issued 4 Resident Citizen Hunting Business Certificates & Withdrawals…… $7,260.00 Licenses at $23.50………………… $94.00 Certified Copies of Birth, Marriages and Deaths…………………………… $36,035.00 Issued 24 Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses at $41.00……………… $410.00 Marriages Intentions…………………… $5,675.00 Issued 5 Non-Resident Citizen/Alien Miscellaneous Town Clerk……………… $82.90 Fishing Licenses at $33.50……… $167.50 Photo Copies…………………………… $2,530.35 Issued 26 Resident Citizen Sporting Golf Memberships…………………… $308,293.50 License (over 70) Free……………… $-0- Court Fines………………………………. $5,243.00 Issued 1 Non Resident Fishing (3 Police Fines……………………………… $600.00 Day) at $19.50……………………… $19.50 Computer List and Disk…………………… $529.00 Issued 13 Resident Citizen Fishing Passport Fees…………………………… $13,075.00 Licenses (65-69) at $12.25……… $196.00 Garden Plot……………………………… $1,200.00 Issued 2 Resident Citizen Hunting Beach Sticker………………………… $331,932.00 Licenses (65-69) at $12.25………… $24.50 Disposal Sticker…………………… $1,012,052.00 Issued 1 Resident Minor Hunting Tide Charts………………………………… $14.00 License $7.50……………………… $7.50 Beach Fines……………………………… $790.00 Issued 3 Resident Sporting Licenses Shellfish Permit……………………… $33,800.00 (65-69) at $21.00…………………. $63.00 Zoning By-Law, Regulations, Zoning Maps……………………………………. $460.00 Issued 7 Archery Firearms Stamps at $5.10…………………………… $35.70 Donations………………………………… $130.00 Issued 10 Primitive Firearms Stamps Sub-Total…………………… $1,764,672.25 at $5.10……………………………. $51.00 Issued 4 Waterfowl Stamps at $5.00… $20.00 Issued 149 Female Dog Licenses at $20.00………………………… $2,980.00 Issued 99 Resident Wildland Conservation Stamp at $5.00…… $495.00 Issued 205 Male Dog Licenses at $20.00………………………… $4,100.00 Issued 6 Non Residents Wildland Conservation Stamp at $5.00………. $30.00 Issued 1411 Spayed Female Dog Licenses at $10.00……………. $14,110.00 Sub-Total Fisheries……………… $3,117.70 Issued 1327 Neutered Male Dog Licenses at $10.00……………. $13,270.00 Issued 2/22 Kennel License & Multi Pet Permit at $50.00/$60.00……………… $1,420.00 Issued 21 Duplicate Tags at $5.00……… $105.00 Issued 4 Transfers at $1.00…………………… $4.00 Late Fees on Dog Licenses……………. $6,965.00 Donations…………………………………. $35.00 Sub-Total Dogs………………….. $42,989.00 Total Monies Collected…………………………………………………. $1,810,778.95 Total Paid to Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Licenses……………..... $3,056.00 Total Fees turned over to the Town………………………………………….. $161.70 Total Amount turned over to the Town………………………………... $1,807,722.95 23 2010 BIRTHS Births are no longer published in the Town Report due to the passing of the Acts and Resolves of Massachusetts 1991 which prohibits the sales or distribution of the names of children under the age of seventeen. The total number of births in the Town of Yarmouth in 2010 was 167. Number of Births 2008 = 164 2009 = 169 2010 = 167 2010 MARRIAGES January 13 David Alan Braman of Yarmouth, MA to Janet Lynn Desmond of Yarmouth, MA 29 Angela Lea Busco of Yarmouth, MA to Kimberly Ann Aaron of Yarmouth, MA 23 Lucas Magno Batista Silva of Barnstable, MA to Marianne Evelyn Miranda of Yarmouth, MA 29 Helder Jesus da Silva of Yarmouth, MA to Carmelita Eudes Ferreira Paiva of Yarmouth, MA February 13 Daniel Paul Richard of Yarmouth, MA to Martha Southwick Day of Yarmouth, MA 18 Edgar Roy Ellender, III of Yarmouth, MA to Diane Marie Dressel of Yarmouth, MA 14 William Joseph Horgan of Yarmouth, MA to Theresa Lynn Jentzen of Cincinnati, OH 20 Jonathan Robert Bryan of Lexington, MA to Amy Elizabeth Lowe of Yarmouth, MA 16 Anne Colford McGuire of Yarmouth, MA to Robert John Cook of Yarmouth, MA 22 Susan Marie Detwiler of Yarmouth, MA to Wayne Thomas Demers, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA March 5 Kebi Raj Rai of Yarmouth, MA to Nisha Lama of Yarmouth, MA 17 Rodrigo Campos Do Nascimento of Barnstable, MA to Lucianna Helena De Queiroz Cancado of Barnstable, MA 5 Jonathan Dean Mayo of Yarmouth, MA to Colleen Anne Kendall of Yarmouth, MA 17 Kevin Michael Butler of Dennis, MA to LeAnn Marie Vegiard of Dennis, MA 13 Lucas Paul Colburn of Yarmouth, MA to Malissa Anne McNally of Yarmouth, MA 22 Aygul Zamanovna Mukhametova of Brooklyn, NY to Albina Ramilovna Gilmanova of Brooklyn, NY 13 Daniel Jay McGrath of Yarmouth, MA to Sarah Louise Welch of Yarmouth, MA 26 Ksenia Sheronova of Yarmouth, MA to Benjamin Gordon Feliciano of Yarmouth, MA 16 Melanie Brooke Estes of Yarmouth, MA to Miguel Angel Oretega-Colon of Yarmouth, MA April 3 Edward Charles Brousseau of Yarmouth, MA to Tracy Lee Ready of Yarmouth, MA 19 Avanda Alfred Mbovane of Yarmouth, MA to Felicia Anne McLaurin of Yarmouth, MA 12 Joel Bernardo Infante Liranzo of Barnstable, MA to Roberta Ortega Lucio of Barnstable, MA 24 Cecelia Katherine Faucher of Yarmouth, MA to Jeffrey Parker Clement of Yarmouth, MA 18 Emily Haley Ford of Yarmouth, MA to Marcos Vinicius Holanda Cintra of Yarmouth, MA 24 May 1 Theodore Richard Eldredge of Yarmouth, MA to Sibhan Elizabeth O'Brien of Yarmouth, MA 15 Rodney Alton Avery of Yarmouth to Sheila Mary Junkins of Yarmouth, MA 1 April Marie Ellis of Yarmouth, MA to Kary Andrá Williams of Yarmouth, MA 21 Matthew Paul Evangelisti of Denville, NJ to Denice Canty of Denville, NJ 1 Ivan Nikolaev Tutov of Yarmouth, MA to Diyana Encheva Dineva of Yarmouth, MA 22 Bowen Francis Berard of Yarmouth, MA to Jennine Kim Cook, of Yarmouth, MA 8 Brian John Sudbey of Yarmouth, MA to MaryBeth Olson of Yarmouth, MA 31 Orhan Uzelli of Yarmouth, MA to Krista Kay Mickelson, of Yarmouth, MA 15 Anthony John Williams of Yarmouth, MA to Courtney Elizabeth Beauchamp of Yarmouth, MA June 1 Daniel Patrick Garnhum, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to Linda Jane Leger of Yarmouth, MA 26 Brianna Balboni of Yarmouth, MA to Casey James Schmidt of Yarmouth, MA 4 Jeffrey David Creel of Yarmouth, MA to Madelynne Mae Edwards of Yarmouth, MA 26 Shane Michael Borman of Norwood, MA to Laine Aniela Monaldo of Norwood, MA 5 Debra Renee Frueh of Yarmouth, MA to Matthew Francis McGrail ofYarmouth, MA 26 James Arthur Fortier of Yarmouth, MA to Sally Marguerite Place of Yarmouth, MA 12 Mark Dennis Hennigan of Pawtucket, RI to Melissa Claudine Scudder of Barnstable, MA 28 William John Woods of Yarmouth, MA to Janice Marie McGahey of Yarmouth, MA July 4 Russell Warren Anderson of Plainville, CT to Darlene Joyce Bartlett of Plainville, CT 23 Katherine Bradbury McDowell of Rutherford, NJ to David Jason Warzynski of Rutherford, NJ 10 Jo-Anne Donahue of Barnstable, MA to Francis Xaivier McPartlan to Orleans, MA 24 Virgil Edward Bryant of Winter Park, FL to Linda Jeanne Goettman Wilson of Hudson, MA 12 Aubrey William Hornsby, Jr. of Cumming, GA to Amy Elizabeth Brostoff of Canton, GA 24 Meghan Kimberly Lorette of Black Rock, CT to William Brown Plunkett IV of Black Rock, CT 17 Maryanne Elizabeth Desmarais of Yarmouth, MA to Dale Henry Wentzel of Yarmouth, MA 24 Tracy Ellen Doherty of Yarmouth, MA to Christopher Michael Jones of Yarmouth, MA 17 Regina Marie Hopkins of Yarmouth, MA to Larry Edward Glenn of Alexandria, VA 24 Cheryl Taylor Mannella of Yarmouth, MA to James David Crockan of Yarmouth, MA 17 Denise Lynott of Norwood, MA to Martin Damian McArdle of Norwood, MA August 7 Steve Karl Roséfort of Bronx, NY to Allison Kim Lord of Bronx, NY 17 Jane Kay Fueyo of Yarmouth, MA to Thomas Scott McLuckie of Yarmouth, MA 7 Stephen Paul Hoffman of Yarmouth, MA to Danielle Lynn Connolly of Yarmouth MA 20 Kathleen Mary Jordan of Bethel, CT to Anthony John Rubino of Bethel, CT 9 Karen Ann Bixby of Yarmouth, MA to Adalberto Rivera Sanhez of Yarmouth, MA 21 Andrew Laurence Chappell of New York, NY to Emily Judith Finer of New York, NY 9 Anthony James Addonizio of Yarmouth, MA to Deborah Jane Baker of Yarmouth, MA 21 Heather Ann Pina of Yarmouth, MA to Brian Keith Mendes of Yarmouth, MA 25 12 Virginia Kay Bowersock of West Grove, PA to Joseph Bernard Sciarra of West Grove, PA 26 Roberta Malamed of West Babylon, NY to Judith Endel of West Baylon, NY 12 Joshua Lee Chandler of Yarmouth, MA to Dana Pascal of Yarmouth, MA 28 Charles Kenneth Soule of Yarmouth, MA to Deborah Lynn Bailey of Yarmouth, MA 14 Addie Jayne O'Connor of Yarmouth, MA to Daniel Salvatore Doto of Yarmouth, MA 29 Jeffrey Francis Mahannah of Yarmouth, MA to Elizabeth Ann Stracuzzi of Yarmouth, MA 14 Carlo DeGregorio of New York, NY to Kurt Loft Willett of New York, NY7 31 Christine Yurgaites of Flushing, MI to Richard Joseph Herrmann of Croswell, MI 16 Billy Daniel Criscoe of Yarmouth, MA to Miki Anderson Criscoe of Yarmouth, MA September 5 Matthew Brooks of Yarmouth, MA to Jaclyn Ann Machon of Yarmouth, MA 18 Richard John Loud, Jr. of Bourne, MA to Katie Ann Lewis of Bourne, MA 5 Alisa Stolyar of Chicago, IL to David Chadwick Lembree of Chicago, IL 18 Kelly Lyn Mahoney of Waterbury, CT to Michael Amos Stefans of Wolcott, CT 9 Kevin Matthew Dunlap of Pomona, NY to Lauren Michelle Polansky of Pomona, NY 18 John Merton Giusti of Plymouth, MA to Pamela Ann King of Plymouth, MA 9 Laura Therese Ryan of Syracuse, NY to Cabrina Ann Gilbert of Syracuse, NY 18 Beth Julia Wilson of Minneapolis, MN to Zachary Allen Rapatz of Minneapolis, MN 10 Richard Earl Hensley of Indianapolis, IN to Billy Wayne Brooks of Indianapolis, IN 18 Alisa Nocole Almas of Alexandria, VA to Andrew Kidder Henry IV of Alexandria, VA 12 Richard James Barber, II of Plymouth, MA to Jackie Nicole Kantrowitz of Plymouth, MA 23 Kelli Ladd Cuddy of Yarmouth, MA to Hakim Jamal Freeman of Yarmouth, MA 12 Bonnie Mary Richer of Yarmouth, MA to Larry Wayne Best of Yarmouth, MA 24 Oliver William Tavares of Yarmouth, MA to Elaine De Almeida Campos of Medway, MA 12 Eric Scott Herzstein of Kirkland, WA to Stefanie Ruth Fishman of Kirkland, WA 24 Eric Charles Korn of Peekskill, NJ to Meredith Ann Fitzgerald of Peekskill, NJ 13 Daniel Edward Hennessey of Yarmouth, MA to Rosalind Jean Bassett of Yarmouth, MA 25 Shon Alan Schofield of Yarmouth, MA to Cindy Louise Goodell of Wareham, MA 17 Lindsey Michelle Jacobsen of Fort Gratiot, MI to Jennifer Rene Currie of Fort Gratiot, MI 25 Meghann Sylvia Durney of Toms River, NJ to Steven Michael Sabato of Toms River, NJ 17 Tania Marie Frink of Barnstable, MA to Michael Thomas Whynott of Yarmouth, MA 25 Dean William Guité of Yarmouth, MA to Stacy Michelle Yackovetsky of Yarmouth, MA 17 Bridget Conathan Creney of Yarmouth, MA to Mark Hefner Wiatrowski of Winchester, MA 25 John Paul DeMattos of Barnstable, MA to Tabatha Jeanne Medeiros of Yarmouth, MA 18 Richard Freeman Henderson, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to Lindsay Dawn Stranger of Yarmouth, MA 28 Steven Joseph Paine of Yarmouth, MA to Edith Assuncaõ Simaõ of Yarmouth, MA 18 Jillan Elizabeth Scahill of New Castle, NH to Timothy Ian Farrell of New Castle, NH October 2 Joan Violette Pickering of Yarmouth, MA to Kenneth James Silva of Dennis, MA 10 Lillian Dorethea Aufiero of Yarmouth, MA to Joseph Daniel Fennell of Yarmouth, MA 2 Alexandra Clare Monac of Yarmouth, MA to Ian Austell Thompson of Yarmouth, MA 10 Alison Marie Currid of Harwich, MA to Troy August Peterson of Yarmouth, MA 2 Tyler Joseph Rebello of Yarmouth, MA to Abigail Amey Scannell of Yarmouth, MA 16 Deborah Marie Walter of Bella Vista, AR to Susan Thurman of Bella Vista, AR 7 Sean Thomas Fay of Yarmouth, MA to Cheryl Ann DeMelo of Yarmouth, MA 17 Richard Francis White of Yarmouth, MA to Suzanne Marie Mastri of Yarmouth, MA 9 David Neal Trani II of Yarmouth, MA to Gretchen Alice Jackson of Yarmouth, MA 22 Candice May Leonard of Yarmouth, MA to Joshua Zenon Brown of Yarmouth, MA 26 10 Linda Ruth Sheridan of Yarmouth, MA to Joel Webster Chamberlain of Yarmouth, MA November 4 Steven Anthony Gill of Sandwich, MA to Melissa Marie Bryden of Yarmouth, MA 20 Stacy Ann Lavin of Mystic, CT to Douglas Gayle Rich of Mystic, CT 6 Daniel Scott Helman of Yarmouth, MA to Alicia Ryan Torres of Yarmouth, MA 24 Dominic Charles Minghella of Yarmouth, MA to Wendy Lee Crapo of Yarmouth, MA 7 Nancy Ellen Bryson of Yarmouth, MA to Jorge Julian Colins of Yarmouth, MA 28 David Scott Towers of Yarmouth, MA to Maureen Evangeline Soucie of Yarmouth, MA 14 George Hugo Wennerberg of Yarmouth, MA to Jo Ann Mayhew of Yarmouth, MA 30 Diana R. Khalyapova of Dennis, MA to Irek Migaleev of Dennis, MA December 5 Nilton Couto Carvalho of Yarmouth, MA to Maria Doralice Farias of Yarmouth, MA 17 Angela Elaine Sikora of Yarmouth, MA to Alexander Martin Ranney of Yarmouth MA 7 Laverne Venus French of Yarmouth, MA to William Joseph Rosary of Yarmouth, MA 18 Tenley Elizabeth Quirk of Yarmouth, MA to Kevin Lawrence Heleen of Yarmouth, MA 9 Alison Lee Medeiros of Yarmouth, MA to Thomas Michael Slattery of Yarmouth, MA 18 Vanessa Ortiz Brojatto of Yarmouth, MA to Harrison Pereira Aguiar of Yarmouth, MA 14 Stewart Alden Meins of Yarmouth, MA to Cynthia Ann Sullivan of Yarmouth, MA 26 Carol Ann McCracken of Yarmouth, MA to Michael Kevin Barry of Yarmouth, MA Number of Marriages: 2008 = 147 2009 = 140 2010 = 136 2010 DEATHS JANUARY Day Name Age Day Name Age 2 Price, Jr., Burton Scott 76 15 Gilbert, Joshua Mark 94 4 Aber, Gertrude 99 16 James, William A. 88 4 Kittila, Otto 90 16 Black, Rita M. 83 4 Rice, Jacob 89 18 Patten, Ruth E. 89 5 Crowley, Robert F. 67 18 Adkins, Betty Lou 54 5 Kelley, Edwin Downey 79 19 Swett, Marjorie 98 6 Tierney, Paul 69 19 Cooney, Arthur John 88 7 Gilligan, Michael F. 76 20 Beardsley, Eleanor 94 7 Price, Jr., Burton Scott 76 20 Phaneuf, Ruth Ann 88 7 Shaw, Charlotte W. 89 21 Patterson, William Joseph 69 8 Whiteman, Margaret E. 82 22 O'Connor, Mary Doris 86 9 Medve, Kalman J. 91 24 O'Brien, Nina 104 9 Galdi, Armand L. 89 24 Agostinelli, Adamo 93 9 Thenault, Georges S. 79 24 Vreeland, Virginia Mae 80 10 Pacheco, Donald 58 26 Harris, Joan Florence 78 12 Johnson, Barbara Elizabeth 71 28 Van Winkle, Beatrice Ann 83 12 Jenner, Lucy Beatrice 74 29 Beauchaine, Arthur Paul 83 14 Cashman, Richard A. 70 27 FEBRUARY Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Gillespie, Margaret E. 96 14 Annone, Albert Louis 92 2 Kelley, Karin Sue 47 15 Serpa, Robert Louis 78 2 Brennan, Mary E. 91 15 O'Brien, Wilfred K. 87 2 Baisley, Donald Charles 71 16 Peterson, Marilyn J. 76 3 White, Jr., John Raymond 82 16 Apel, Edward Bradford 87 4 Carter, Pamela 72 17 Banach, Roseann 48 4 Lange, W. Christina Brigitte 82 17 Reed, Alan B. 76 4 Kellogg, David Hodgkins 81 19 Byron, John W. 90 4 Halloran, Maura Alice 43 20 Capone, Patricia Murphy 75 4 Ogletree, Ezra Glenn 85 20 Goguen, Richard 83 8 Pare, Paul Joseph 70 21 Wadman, Robert Bleich 84 9 McLean, Mary M. 86 22 Hall, Jr., Charles 58 9 DeBlock, Frances G. 95 22 Kelley, Jr., John G. 76 10 Kieval, Rose 96 24 Frankel, Marilyn 83 11 Caron, Robert Alan 51 25 Bradford, Barbara M. 87 11 Renkainen, John Harold 56 25 Sheehan, Jr., William Joseph 77 12 Sawhill, Duane 87 25 Harrington, Lorraine A. 65 12 Perkins, Jr., Joseph Francis 64 28 Moeller, David William 60 14 Polozie, Walter Edward 98 28 Sova, Roman 65 14 Nutt, Jr., Walter Frederick 94 MARCH Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Blood, Deborah C. 49 16 Day, Franklin Edward 79 2 Hocking, Russell W. 52 17 Bahrawy, Lisa 81 2 Cahoon, Marshall E. 87 18 Doucette, Walter Francis 83 3 Mara, Robin Lea 48 20 Young, Harry Chester 81 4 Meredith, Patricia D. 75 20 Slicer, Margaret O. 90 8 Kay, Alice Jean 96 20 Roberts, David John 76 8 Cormier, Robert Joseph 74 20 Flynn, Joseph Aidan 81 8 Varney, Janet 79 22 Golden, Theodore S. 94 9 Parry, William Joseph 81 23 Bibbo, Helen A 104 9 Bentley, Claire R. 54 25 Creney, Joanna Christie 69 10 Connor, Teresa H. 97 27 Correia, Rita F. 88 12 Harris, Jr., George Robert 64 28 Foltman, Jr., Barney Joseph 85 13 Cummings, Elaine C. 65 30 DeMott, Julia E. 87 15 Quinn, Jr., Joseph F. 84 31 Miller, Helen Anne 92 APRIL Day Name Age Day Name Age 3 Carlson, Diane E. 98 20 Dickie Jr., George David 85 4 Kelly, Laura Estelle 64 22 Peterson, Marie V. 68 6 Kimball, Spencer W 93 23 Christophers, Frances V. 51 6 Beach, Gerald E. 83 23 Whitworth, Fairchild Robert 64 7 Buckley, Earl Michael 81 23 Besciak, Mary 90 7 Ford, Dorothy L 66 24 Clark, Norman Edgar 85 9 Kellogg, Ruth M. 82 24 Ronander, Harriett 91 10 Montilio, Valerio Martino 82 26 Alger, Alice S. 81 13 French, Richard A. 85 26 Carson, James Robert 89 14 Hendrick, Paul Thomas 94 26 Smith, Joyce 80 16 Jacobson, James A. 85 27 Cook, Kenneth Leroy 90 16 Walsh, Mildred L. 89 27 Chase, Virginia C. 91 28 17 Draper, John H. 89 28 Garcia, Paul L. 78 18 Mantz, Mary Elizabeth 95 28 Crowell, Alice 73 18 Russell, Adele Mary 91 30 Neville, James Patrick 79 18 Brockway, Sheelagh D. 54 30 Powers, Vivian V. 99 19 McClain, Jr., Robert H. 83 MAY Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Woodard, Andrea 50 15 Berg, William 83 1 Chamsarian, Agnes Dorothy 92 15 Williams-Thornton, Judith Marie 70 2 Koulouris, Ethel Constance 87 16 Tarr, Raymond Oliver 69 4 Deane, Phyllis Rita 85 17 Perry, Sr., Raymond C. 74 6 Pappas, Jeanne C. 86 17 Larson, John C. 47 8 Kash, David Edward 47 18 Gaspar, Everett Andrew 95 10 Winter, Thomas Raymond 85 19 Beletz, Jacob 92 10 Schweiker, Helen B. 95 25 Baker, Barbara Neale 89 10 Bulman, Teri Marie 54 25 Harwood, Lillian 85 11 Lucardi, Eulalia 71 27 Santos, Katia Maria 55 12 Hefty, Ardyce O. 92 30 Barker, Beverly Anne 77 12 Clabault, Robert Alexander 82 30 Pepin, James Joseph 74 13 Travers, Edward Jerry 94 30 Furash, David N. 72 13 Vogel, John A. 83 JUNE Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Hitchcock, Franklyn Wilfred 89 14 Walsh, Maureen A. 78 1 Casey, John Bernard 85 15 Austin, Patricia Brewster 85 1 Kelley, Gregory S. 45 15 Gleason, Doris 84 1 Marston, Mirian Clark 85 16 Regan, Ann K. 72 4 Haddad, Joseph Michael 88 16 Sargent, Margaret Frances 93 4 Bassett, Noella A. 79 17 Elkevich, Adolphen Casmira 93 4 Tulloch, Thomas C. 77 18 Saben, Cheryl Dorothea 63 4 Annessi, John Henry 81 18 Flint, Robert J. 76 5 Costello, Martin 74 20 Ferreira, William Joseph 64 6 Feeley, Robert M. 79 22 Cook, Carol 76 8 Orsini, Dominic 96 23 Wood, Betsy Wales 92 8 MacCormack, Eileen J. 80 24 Viall, Celia 97 9 Brennan, Jean Frances 81 24 Tosti, Lillian Roberta 83 9 Lueders, Marion P. 85 25 Moore, Barbara Helen 85 10 Baker, John 56 26 Kundert, Joan Ruth 78 10 Gleason, Dana W. 84 27 Erikson, Weldon 92 10 Greenberg, Larry S. 54 28 Hunter, Irving Lorrimer 83 11 Cook, Philip Amos 86 29 Khtikian, June L. 87 11 Uchman, Theresa D. 88 29 Petersen, Gerarda E. 67 14 Boudreau, Elaine Marie 62 29 Clinton, Paul Yale 79 JULY Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Hahn, Walter A. 89 14 Mitten, Frances Elizabeth 85 1 MacDonald, George Hyde 95 15 Dubuc, Rodrigue Arcade 85 1 Barnatchez, Molly Joanne 81 16 Dangona, Eleanor L. 89 1 Kelly, Carolyn 54 16 Demarkles, George 37 1 Tumey, Deanna K. 65 17 Arnold, Kenneth James 95 2 Stewart, John Erwin 55 20 Jaffe, Maurice H. 97 3 Lombardi, Martha Wing 95 22 Simpson, Robert L. 88 29 3 McNamee, Carol A. 68 22 Gaspari, Julia 101 4 Kelly, Stanley Robert 82 23 Mayer, Paul Joseph 95 6 Feeley, Robert M. 79 25 Cleveland Jr., Lawrence T. 68 6 Daly, Grace Joan 92 26 Ambrose, Keith William 37 6 Iacono, Ann Marie 58 26 Remillard, Norman Edward 85 8 Burgess, Auvard Henry 90 26 Wood Sr., Stuart King 86 9 Mazzaferro, Carol Ann 64 27 Sullivan, Noreen L. 64 10 Bumpus, Sylvia Stevens 81 27 Miserlis, Christos 72 11 Meade, Camilla Dorothea 84 28 Aries, Genevieve A. 87 11 Malone, Ethel Marion 90 29 Hodgson, Margaret F. 101 11 Hosking, Bernice L. 91 30 Jansson, Helen B. 92 12 Dunham, Mary Josephine 93 30 Garabedian, Anoush 86 13 Annon, Josephine 85 31 Heaney, Elizabeth 83 AUGUST Day Name Age Day Name Age 2 Kashnow, Dorothy 94 16 Tighe, Alice Laraine 84 2 Erkkinen, Deborah Jean 59 17 Cole, Patricia H. 86 2 Johnson, Susan Lynn 57 17 Hevenor, Patricia Ann 78 3 Nash, Lillian V. 76 18 Horton, Ruth Sarah 73 5 Greene, Marjorie Jeanne 81 21 Gurl, Joseph Henry 73 6 Steele, Michael 56 23 Crowe, John J. 56 6 Burden, Maureen Elizabeth 45 23 Miserlis, Mary M. 88 7 Shipman, Sylvia 72 24 Harwick, James A. 88 7 Watson, Muriel Marie 92 24 Annon, Robert H. 84 8 Anasia, Elly 80 25 Girard, Richard D. 75 8 Tuttle, Melvin Charles 75 25 Gibbons Jr., John A. 85 8 Szenftner, Norma Elsie 77 26 Poulin, Eleanor 90 9 Gardner, Nellie Almy 96 26 Gershman, Mary Andrea 87 9 Vela, Theresa 85 27 Soszek, Beatrice 96 9 Driscoll, Marion Louise 85 28 Halton, Margaret Eleanor 97 13 Greenlaw, Mary A. 85 28 Manley, Mary Patricia 78 14 Wilson Sr., Richard Stanley 94 29 Conathan, Helen C. 83 14 Sullivan, Edna C. 102 29 Wegiel, William F. 67 15 Houston, Raymond Leopold 82 30 Carlaw, James Barton 87 16 Gianino, Veronica 94 31 Wadas, Frederick Walter 91 SEPTEMBER Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Zeoli, Richard W. 62 17 Driscoll, Arthur 78 2 Clifford, Edward Myles 24 19 Salas, Sara Graiolett 73 2 Hilton, Harry Mervin 89 20 Holmes, Gertrude 99 3 Capachione, Sr., Joseph M. 76 20 Gerbert, Frederick Walter 63 5 Glenn, Eddie J. 63 21 O'Hara, Colleen Florence 84 6 Lanciani, Alfred 87 21 Grochmal, Madelainne 87 6 Harris, Audrey L. 78 22 MacDonald, Malcom Daniel 86 7 May, Janet Edith 80 22 Fruean, Edmund 80 7 McGrail, James Francis 51 22 Giatas, Louise Eleanor 91 8 Charland, Mark Joseph 49 23 Smith, Lorraine Carol 50 9 Eames, Roger William 59 23 Cosgrove, Robert Chalmers 100 9 Braunhardt. Gloria Perrotta 89 25 Donahue, Paul Vincent 86 9 McGuiness, Anne Isabelle 90 26 DeSimone, Catherine Elizabeth 83 9 Parkins, Barbara 79 26 Clark, Norman G. 89 10 Craze, David Franklin 49 26 Long, Lillian 85 13 Dodd, Marianne B. 96 29 Bolduc, Ann 77 30 15 O'Connell, Daniel F. 84 29 Weston, Robert Harrison 71 16 Kuphal, Joan Kathleen 77 30 Bidgood, Donald F. 89 17 Trzcinski, Joseph Leo 88 30 Williams, Richard Ernest 85 OCTOBER Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Joyce, Ann Eileen 92 19 Fregeau, Clement Edmond 94 2 Winrow, Gordon 89 21 Corrigan, Jonathan A. 59 2 Chapman, Ann Marie 95 21 Long, Barbara Allen 90 3 Horan, Kieran John 90 21 Jaffe, Joan Celia 89 4 Putillion, Gerald E. 68 22 Bullard, Robert E. 88 4 Kosinski, Richard Henry 75 22 Crowell, Jr., John D. 85 5 Mullany, William C. 83 22 Halloran, John Brian 73 6 Howland, Mabel Frances 81 23 Wiggin, Jason 34 7 Newman, Sylvia 92 23 Lynsky, Roberta A. 73 7 Bois, Mary A. 87 26 Jones, Robert 66 9 Speno, Henrietta 90 26 Anderson, Sara Vin 64 14 Simpson, Elizabeth 90 26 Dowler, Thomas Joseph 74 15 Walters, Mark Frederick 60 26 Kennelly, Richard J. 87 15 Peterson, Alice J. 92 27 Ryan, Kevin J. 87 17 Wikstrand, Jean M. 92 27 Doben, Dr. Louis Arnold 97 17 White, Vera 91 28 Carbone, Ernest A. 82 17 Halberg, Joel 52 29 Buotte, Jr., Robert A. 46 17 Lewis, Albert J. 91 30 Parro, Anthony Robert 83 18 Gaspie, Jr. John 93 30 Weaver, Jean 86 NOVEMBER Day Name Age Day Name Age 2 Marchant, Scott A. 51 13 Framson, Myrna 80 3 Webb, Charles H. 77 13 Wittenmeyer, Margaret 79 3 Mueller, Helen 94 15 Palmeri, Marjorie 96 4 Franks, John C. 42 19 Leary, John K. 91 5 White, Forrest Eldridge 81 20 Welz, Stella 87 5 Taylor, Inez 70 20 Korner, Raymond Frederick 70 6 Romans, Ann G. 75 21 Walsh, Mary M. 80 7 Wahlberg, Howard Sigfred 94 21 Pierce, Margaret M. 100 9 Harbaugh, Sr. Robert J. 86 22 Cantrell, Paul Edward 82 9 Sabatt, Gertrude 94 24 Bartkevicz, Zena 92 9 Fisher, John Robert 84 25 MaGuire, Richard Robert 91 9 Whitecloud, Jean-Pierre 68 26 McClennan, William Arnold 93 9 Avila, Alice Edna 82 29 Scott, William Covell 100 9 Therien, Jr. Lawrence William 78 29 Rorrie, Thomas 88 10 Milligan, Roberta Louise 64 29 McBride, Jr., Paul J. 64 10 Mitchell, Pamela B. 76 29 McKenna, Jr. John Thomas 83 12 Cugno, Gary J. 65 30 Nickerson, Laura J. 39 13 Copley, Richard James 69 DECEMBER Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Kispert, Edwin George 90 15 Phillips, Phyllis Marion 80 1 Bilfelt, Elmer H. 90 15 White, Jr. John A. 58 1 Labbee-Onthank, Dolores H. 77 15 Gaffney, Helen Mary 86 1 Sikalis, Peter 86 19 Monaco, James A. 94 3 Antonuzzi, Ann 84 21 Taylor, Glen Albert 53 5 Leary, Robert Edward 83 22 Peck, Pauline C 83 31 5 Hastbacka, Douglas John 44 23 Casey, III. James A. 56 6 Armeson, Joan Frances 69 26 Jardine, Janet Ann 86 6 Allison, George W. 90 27 Zwicker, Basil Mervyn 85 9 Ford, Kenneth Leslie 94 27 Gurrier, Robert Lee 84 10 Michel, Elizabeth B. 82 29 Sutherland, Harriet Laura 75 10 Zink, Ethel I. 95 29 Millett, Jr., Robert O. 63 11 Whitney, William Dodge 81 29 Lionetta, Sr. William G. 90 11 Jenkins, Richard Alden 92 31 Guenette, Dianna L. 65 12 Smart, Jr. Earl Preston 87 31 Weber, Jacqueline Marie 37 13 Deitrick, George M. 92 31 Boyden, Jr., Curtis Guild 86 14 Sellers, Marianne T. 80 2008 = 400 2009 = 406 2010 = 425 2010 BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL JANUARY Day Name Age Day Name Age 8 Garnick, Ruth 89 18 Hannon, Evangeline Plummer 100 11 Collins, Charles H 72 19 Thacher, Ruth Gould 96 14 Whitehead, Jr., Albert 84 28 Malin, Murray H. 90 18 Chaisson, Alice Lydia --- FEBRUARY Day Name Age Day Name Age 1 Senatore, Andrew Alfred 77 18 Reynolds, Theodore 83 8 Hegedus, Catherine 99 28 Lundgren, Alice M --- MARCH Day Name Age Day Name Age 4 Stitt, Muriel Edith 79 14 Gonyer, Everett Eugene 55 8 Carbone, Steven A 55 17 Sherman, John Fleming 96 13 Pavao, Jamie A 27 APRIL Day Name Age Day Name Age 4 Klund, Raymond W. 99 14 McKay, Alberta C. 99 11 Horgan, William Joseph 57 MAY Day Name Age Day Name Age 11 Johnston, Jr., B. Gordon -- 25 Bruce, Margaret C. 87 25 Antonellis, Nunziato 96 JUNE Day Name Age Day Name Age 4 Hasapidis, Carol A. 73 26 Robsham, Richard Ellsworth 86 17 Secrest, John P. 94 29 Lloyd, Alden S. 92 JULY Day Name Age 16 Flynn, Edward Vincent 93 32 AUGUST Day Name Age Day Name Age 4 Aires, Genevieve A. --- 4 Chadwick, Eleanor C 89 SEPTEMBER Day Name Age 17 Rahimian, Rita. 78 OCTOBER Day Name Age 24 Burke, Geoffrey James 55 NOVEMBER Day Name Age Day Name Age 7 Wahlberg, Howard Sigfred 94 13 Wittenmeyer, Margaret 79 9 Therien, Jr., Lawrence William 78 DECEMBER Day Name Age 5 Mason, Willard L. 70 ALSO BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL IN 2010 Day Name Day Name February 25, 2002 O’Connell, Marie December 13, 2009 Tuisk, Helmut May 28, 2009 Powers-Garner, Patrice December 22, 2009 Mugnai, Barbara E. October 18, 2009 Nichols, Barbara S December 25, 2009 Norton, Ruth Edythe October 26, 2009 Frazel, Darlene M. December 30, 2009 Swift, Harriett J. SPECIAL STATE ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS JANUARY 19, 2010 NAME OF CANDIDATE PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 PREC. 4 PREC. 5 PREC. 6 PREC. 7 TOTAL Scott P. Brown 996 1087 670 916 854 748 1227 6498 Martha Coakley 733 698 491 629 524 511 809 4395 Joseph L. Kennedy 14 19 10 18 12 15 10 98 Write-Ins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Blanks 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 6 Total 1747 1804 1172 1563 1390 1275 2046 10997 Registered Voters 2468 2717 2085 2423 2334 2193 2930 17150 % of Voters 71% 66% 56% 65% 60% 58% 70% 64% 33 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MAY 3RD, 2010 Barnstable, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable, Greetings, In the name of the of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Mattacheese Middle School Building in said Town, Monday, the 3rd day of May next 2010 at six-thirty o’clock (6:30 p.m.) in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles. Prior to the meeting the Moderator went over the procedure of how the meeting would be run. The Moderator asked that everyone stand and say the pledge of allegiance after Mr. Horgan made an invocation to pause at this time to remember David Kellogg for his years of service as an employee and a volunteer and other Yarmouth residents that passed away and we pray for peace and all those are in need. The Annual Town Meeting came to order at 6:47 PM at Mattacheese Middle School, Daniel E. Horgan, and Moderator presiding. The warrant was read by the Moderator. The Board of Selectman Chairman, James Hoben made an opening statement. Suzanne McAulliffe made a statement on the long service of Jerry Sullivan who is not running for re-election for Selectman after 18 years, 6 terms with a total of 22 years of service to the town. The audience gave him a standing ovation. Aubrey Groskopf made a statement on the service of James Hoben who is not running for re- election after one term as Selectman and many years of service on other committees for the Town. The Finance Committee Chairman, Patrick Foran made an opening statement. ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town of Yarmouth will vote to a. accept G.L. c. 64L, § 2(a) to impose a local meals excise, and b. dedicate 5% of such funds to the Tourism Preservation Fund. Acting on Article 1. On motion made by James Hoben, and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends 4-1 and Finance Committee recommended, to move Article one as printed in the warrant with the following change: b: Change the words “dedicate 5%” to “dedicate 10%” The vote on Article 1 carries by the requisite majority. 7:13 PM ARTICLE 2: To see of the Town of Yarmouth will vote to amend its local room occupancy excise under G.L. c. 64G, § 3A to the rate of 6%. Acting on Article 2. On motion made by James Hoben and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends 4-1 and Finance Committee recommends 7-2, to move Article 2 as printed in the warrant. The vote on ended the debate of Article 2 carries by requisite majority. 8:01 PM The vote on Article 2 carries by the requisite majority. 8:02 PM 34 ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town of Yarmouth will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and appropriate an additional sum of $950,000.00 to fund additional salaries and expenses in Fiscal year 2011 for the following departments: Public Safety – Police…………………… $500,000.00 Public Safety – Fire……………………… $300,000.00 Public Works…………………………… $50,000.00 Natural Resources……………………… $50,000.00 Recreation………………………………... $50,000.00 Total $950,000.00 and to see whether such sums shall be raised by taxation, transfer from available funds and/or be subject to an override of Proposition 2 ½. (Petitioned Article) Acting on Article 3. On motion made by Carlene Veara and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen deferred to the Petitioner, the Finance Committee does not recommend 4-1-3, to move Article 3 as printed in the warrant. The vote to move Article 3 carries by the requisite majority. 8:31 PM The vote on Article 3 carries by the requisite majority. 8:32 PM ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to see if the Town will vote to transfer $83,974.92 from the MTEB settlement and $50,000 from available funds to the Stabilization Fund. (Board of Selectmen) Acting on Article 4. On motion made by Patrick Foran and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 4 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 4 carries unanimously. 8:33 PM ARTICLE 5: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and or be subject to an override of Proposition 2 ½ and appropriate such funds to defray the charges, expenses, salary, and payroll obligations of the Town, including debt and interest for the ensuing year, to provide for a reserve fund, and to fix the salaries and compensation for all elected officials of the Town or act on anything relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Code Actual FY09 Approp. FY10 Request FY11 Fincom Recommend FY11 ELECTED/GENERAL GOVERNMENT MODERATOR E-1 salary (1) 0 500 500 480 SELECTMEN E-2 salary (5) 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,400 E-3 Expense 7,500 7,500 6,850 6,850 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR GG-1 salary (2) 230,748 245,255 245,255 245,255 GG-2 wages (2.8) 143,224 132,906 133,449 133,449 GG-3 Expense 4,460 7,180 5,705 5,705 35 GG-4 employee increment 0 17,500 17,500 17,500 GG-5 unemployment compensation 68,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 GG-6 Energy 1,055,555 909,800 892,800 892,800 GG-7 Legal 86,469 93,250 93,250 90,000 GG-8 bargaining legal 7,544 35,000 35,000 35,000 GG-9 Training 3,990 9,000 8,000 8,000 GG-10 Telephone 90,283 106,956 87,000 87,000 GG-11 o.s. travel 835 3,000 2,500 2,500 GG-12 general insurance 703,240 732,785 754,335 754,335 GG-13 town report/warrant 26,630 12,000 6,000 6,000 FINANCE COMMITTEE GG-14 Wages 0 0 0 0 GG-15 Expense 308 1,000 1,000 1,000 GG-16 Reserve 0 145,000 145,000 145,000 CENTRAL PURCHASING GG-17 Purchasing 87,809 92,000 81,950 81,950 PERSONNEL GG-18 Wages 0 0 GG-19 Expense 2,768 4,715 4,215 4,215 TOTAL WAGES 388,972 411,161 411,704 411,084 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,145,391 2,209,186 2,173,605 2,170,355 TOTAL ELECTED / GEN. GOVT. 2,534,363 2,620,347 2,585,309 2,581,439 MUNICIPAL FINANCE TOWN ACCOUNTANT MF-1 wages (4.5) 276,022 280,682 283,407 283,407 MF-2 Expense 3,599 34,644 34,644 34,644 ASSESSORS MF-3 wages (5) 280,968 266,074 246,550 246,550 MF-4 Expense 2,585 3,170 3,170 3,170 TREASURER MF-5 wages (3) 158,705 158,724 150,536 150,536 MF-6 Expense 43,939 74,002 51,263 51,263 MF-7 Medicare 223,367 234,535 239,226 239,226 MF-8 health insurance 1,968,869 2,016,220 2,217,842 2,217,842 MF-9 veterans pension reimbursement 836 900 900 900 COLLECTOR MF-10 wages (4.5) 208,739 212,909 218,273 218,273 MF-11 Expense 28,861 28,861 28,861 28,861 TOTAL WAGES 924,434 918,389 898,766 898,766 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,272,056 2,392,332 2,575,906 2,575,906 TOTAL MUNICIPAL FINANCE 3,196,490 3,310,721 3,474,672 3,474,672 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSERVATION CD-1 wages (1) 104,731 104,100 0 0 CD-2 expense 657 900 0 0 BOARD OF APPEALS CD-3 wages (1) 41,591 41,910 0 0 36 CD-4 expense 1,063 1,215 0 0 HISTORICAL COMMISSION CD-5 expense 3,119 0 0 0 OLD KINGS HIGHWAY CD-6 wages (1) 33,406 35,701 0 0 CD-7 expense 859 875 0 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CD-8 wages(4) 198,688 199,297 346,513 339,613 CD-9 expense 16,672 16,075 36,525 20,525 TOTAL WAGES 378,416 381,008 346,513 339,613 TOTAL EXPENSES 22,370 19,065 36,525 20,525 TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 400,786 400,073 383,038 360,138 COMMUNITY SERVICES GENERAL LIBRARY CS-1 wages (7/6) 518,153 499,845 473,328 473,328 CS-2 expenses 169,715 163,079 163,080 163,080 NATURAL RESOURCES CS-3 wages (8.5) 501,632 493,084 499,137 499,137 CS-4 expense 91,667 107,558 107,558 107,558 CS-5 shellfish offset 8,018 8,500 8,500 8,500 SENIOR SERVICES CS-6 wages (3.7) 170,249 168,315 166,219 166,219 CS-7 expense 18,116 13,202 8,037 8,037 RECREATION CS-8 wages (2) 332,190 335,489 320,747 300,747 CS-9 expense 35,540 33,067 33,067 33,067 CS-10 off set account 343,327 474,926 474,926 474,926 GOLF CS-11 wages (20) 1,250,696 1,454,456 1,469,811 1,469,811 CS-12 expense 1,884,970 2,241,242 2,364,849 2,364,849 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CS-14 wages (2) 145,207 151,394 153,588 153,588 CS-15 expense 167,987 161,946 147,219 147,219 TOWN CLERK CS-16 wages (4.8) 208,504 209,231 204,053 204,053 CS-17 expense 8,329 13,375 9,640 9,640 CS-17A Sticker Processing 0 0 12,000 12,000 ELECTION & REGISTRATION CS-18 wages 9,498 6,706 5,505 5,505 CS-19 expense 54,559 35,535 60,525 60,525 TOTAL WAGES 3,136,129 3,318,520 3,292,388 3,272,388 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,782,228 3,252,430 3,389,401 3,389,401 TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 5,918,357 6,570,950 6,681,789 6,661,789 PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE overtime in wages (770,103) (643,760) (470,460) (470,460) PS-1 wages (64) 5,500,957 5,403,002 5,194,889 5,194,889 37 PS-2 expense 195,268 197,925 181,658 181,658 FIRE overtime in wages (715,144) (674,382) (786,658) (786,658) PS-3 wages (61) 5,020,370 5,124,993 4,903,683 4,903,683 PS-4 expense 425,821 466,505 482,505 482,505 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PS-5 expense 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 TOTAL WAGES 10,521,327 10,527,995 10,098,572 10,098,572 TOTAL EXPENSES 621,089 665,430 665,163 665,163 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 11,142,416 11,193,425 10,763,735 10,763,735 MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS BUILDING INSPECTOR MI-1 wages (4.3) 422,629 404,899 388,508 388,508 MI-2 expense 8,455 4,894 4,894 4,894 MI-3 Inspections Offset 0 13,500 13,500 13,500 BOARD OF HEALTH MI-3 wages (5.5) 262,199 265,784 261,201 261,201 MI-4 expense 10,433 13,779 8,779 8,779 MI-5 hazardous waste collections 6,494 0 0 0 MI-6 off set account 124,860 131,438 137,258 137,258 MI-7 Human Services 63,000 0 0 0 MI-8 Nursing Services 10,825 10,457 8,439 8,439 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 73,825 10,457 8,439 8,439 M-10 Veterans - expenses 150,604 90,000 90,000 90,000 TOTAL WAGES 684,828 670,683 649,709 649,709 TOTAL EXPENSES 374,671 264,068 262,870 262,870 TOTAL MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS 1,059,499 934,751 912,579 912,579 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PW-1 wages (3) 231,904 233,236 231,328 231,328 PW-2 expenses 1,356 2,300 1,800 1,800 CEMETERY PW-3 wages (3) 140,346 147,963 140,596 140,596 PW-4 expense 25,092 23,870 22,766 22,766 PW-5 off set account 0 0 24,500 24,500 ENGINEERING PW-6 wages (6) 453,125 397,916 401,433 401,433 PW-7 expense 14,600 9,397 5,880 5,880 HIGHWAY PW-8 wages (14) 684,654 676,177 643,956 643,956 (overtime in wages) PW-9 machinery repair 37,029 37,029 37,029 37,029 PW-10 expense 76,700 65,249 65,263 65,263 PW-11 sweeping 99,657 0 0 0 PW-12 Tree expense 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 38 PW-13 greenhead fly 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 SNOW & ICE PW-14 wages 96,371 40,800 40,900 40,900 PW-15 expense 209,722 95,600 95,700 95,700 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS PW-16 wages (9) 500,100 513,992 520,934 520,934 PW-17 expense 167,398 162,114 156,646 156,646 PW-18 off set account 36,693 37,800 37,800 37,800 SANITATION PW-19 wages (9.5) 433,195 400,271 399,232 399,232 PW-20 expense 149,613 148,231 132,918 132,918 PW-21 off set account 687,188 1,123,400 1,123,400 1,123,400 RECYCLING PW-22 wages (1.5) 47,921 54,855 55,444 55,444 PW-23 expense 18,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 TRANSFER STATION PW-24 wages (5) 349,282 376,104 416,419 416,419 PW-25 expense 1,286,476 2,316,870 1,899,175 1,899,175 SEPTAGE PLANT PW-26 expense 1,649,904 1,577,770 1,222,250 1,222,250 WATER PW-27 wages (22) 994,803 1,097,941 1,122,682 1,122,682 PW-28 expense 1,128,529 1,304,165 1,327,861 1,327,861 TOTAL WAGES 3,931,701 3,939,255 3,972,924 3,972,924 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,594,857 6,940,695 6,189,888 6,189,888 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 9,526,558 10,879,950 10,162,812 10,162,812 DEBT SERVICE DS-1 Regular Debt 1,491,854 1,608,899 1,458,249 1,458,249 DS-2 Exempt Debt 1,915,309 2,641,329 2,711,720 2,711,720 TOTAL DEBT 3,407,163 4,250,228 4,169,969 4,169,969 GRAND TOTAL WAGES 19,965,807 20,160,289 19,670,576 19,643,056 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 17,219,825 19,993,434 19,463,327 19,444,077 GRAND TOTAL - Before Override 37,185,632 40,153,723 39,133,903 39,087,133 LOCAL OPTION TAXES PS-8 Supplemental Police Wages 225,000 Recommend from Floor PS-9 Supplemental Fire Wages 225,000 Recommend from Floor OVERRIDE PS-6 Supplemental Police wages and expenses 500,000 Recommend from Floor PS-7 Supplemental Fire wages and expenses 300,000 Recommend from Floor CS-20 Supplemental DNR wages and expenses 50,000 Recommend from Floor CS-21 Supplemental Recreation wages and expenses 50,000 Recommend from Floor 39 PW-28 Supplemental DPW wages and expenses 50,000 Recommend from Floor TOTAL WAGES - After Override & Local Option Taxes 21,365,807 20,160,289 21,070,576 20,093,056 TOTAL EXPENSES - After Override & Local Option Taxes 17,219,825 19,993,434 19,426,827 19,407,577 GRAND TOTAL After Override & Local Option Taxes 38,585,632 40,153,723 40,533,903 39,537,133 Acting on Article 5. I am required to read a lengthy motion for Article 5 to put in the official record the sources of revenues to fund the various line items in this article. The motion will be on the screen so you may follow along. There are line item changes to the printed warrant to account as the result of Articles 1 & 2. Those line item changes will be noted at the end of the funding portion of this motion. This motion is to list the funding sources and changes to the line items and thus place the article legally on the floor for discussion. On motion made by Jerome Sullivan and duly seconded, the Board of Selectman and Finance Committee recommends, to move that the various sums under the column headed “Finance Committee FY11” be appropriated for their respective purposes, and to fund such article: Use the sum of $8,500.00 from offset receipts for CS-5 Shellfish Offset, Use the sum of $474,926.00 from offset receipts for CS-10 Recreation Division Offset Receipts, Use the sum of $13,500.00 from offset receipts for MI-3A Inspections Offset Receipts, Use the sum of $137,258.00 from offset receipts for MI-6 Health Department Offset Receipts, Use the sum of $37,800.00 from offset receipts for PW-18 Building Grounds Offset Receipts, Use the sum of $1,123,400.00 PW- 21 Waste Management Offset Receipts, Use the sum of $24,500.00 from offset receipts for PW- 5 Cemetery Offset Account, Appropriate the sum of $416,419.00 from Yarmouth-Barnstable solid Waste Enterprise Revenues for PW-24 Transfer Station Wages, Appropriate the sum of $1,899,175.00 from Yarmouth-Barnstable Solid Waste Enterprise Revenues for PW-25 Transfer Station Expenses, Appropriate the sum of $173,653.00 Cost appropriated in General Fund for indirect cost of the Transfer Station funded from Transfer Station retained earnings, Appropriate the sum of $1,222,250.00 from Yarmouth-Dennis Septage Treatment Plant Enterprise revenues PW-26 Septage Plant Expenses, Appropriate the sum of $98,496 Cost appropriated in General Fund for indirect cost of the Septage Plant funded from Yarmouth-Dennis Septage revenues funded from Septage Plant retained earnings, Appropriate the sum of $1,469,811.00 from Golf Enterprise Revenues for CS-12 Golf Wages, Appropriate the sum of $2,364,849.00 from the Golf Enterprise Revenues for CS-13 Golf Expenses, Appropriate the sum of $248,558 Cost appropriated in General Fund for indirect cost of Golf funded from Golf revenues, Transfer the sum of $5,400.00 from Wetlands Protection Fund for CD-1 Conservation Wages, Transfer the sum of $30,000.00 from Waterways Improvement Fund to CS-3 Natural Resources Wages, Transfer the sum of $108,000.00 from Walter Gifford Fund for PW-3 Cemetery Wages, Transfer the sum of $55,444 from Recycling Account for PW-22 Recycling Wages, Transfer the sum of $30,000.00 from Recycling Account for PW-23 Recycling Expenses, Transfer the sum of $17,556 from Recycling Account for GG-6 Energy, Transfer the sum of 125,000.00 from Overlay Surplus for DS-1 Regular Debt, Transfer the sum of $100,000.00 from Transfer Station retained earnings for DS-1 Regular Debt, Transfer the sum of $70,000.00 from Septic Betterment Fund for DS-1 Regular Debt, Transfer the sum of $1,000,000.00 from Fire Ambulance Fund for PS-3 Fire Department Wages, Transfer the sum of $1,125.00 from Council on Aging Fund for CS-7 Senior Services Expenses, Transfer the sum of $58,500.00 from Ferry Tax for CS-3 Natural Resources Wages, all other sums of money not designated from specific sources to be raised by taxation and appropriation for said purposes and further move that the various sums under Local Option Taxes be raised by taxation 40 and appropriation for said purposes and the various sums listed under the words “Override” be raised and appropriated subject to an override of Proposition 2 ½. Code Approp. FY08 Actual FY08 Approp. FY09 Approp. FY10 Fincom Recommend FY11 ELECTED/GENERAL GOVERNMENT MODERATOR E-1 salary (1) 500 500 500 500 480 SELECTMEN E-2 salary (5) 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,400 E-3 expense 8,000 8,563 7,500 7,500 6,850 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR GG-1 salary (2) 225,037 230,946 236,028 245,255 245,255 GG-2 wages (2.8) 158,115 175,493 145,152 132,906 133,449 GG-3 expense 7,180 12,122 7,180 7,180 5,705 GG-4 employee increment 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 GG-5 unemployment compensation 65,000 52,991 68,000 50,000 50,000 GG-6 energy 906,915 953,031 1,080,000 909,800 875,244 GG-7 legal 92,250 80,186 93,250 93,250 90,000 GG-8 bargaining legal 40,000 44,792 35,000 35,000 35,000 GG-9 training 12,000 10,566 10,000 9,000 8,000 GG-10 telephone 110,000 112,202 113,700 106,956 87,000 GG-11 o.s. travel 6,000 3,183 3,000 3,000 2,500 GG-12 general insurance 734,198 710,379 720,440 732,785 754,335 GG-13 town report/warrant 17,000 21,045 12,000 12,000 6,000 FINANCE COMMITTEE GG-14 wages 620 170 0 0 0 GG-15 expense 1,983 1,837 1,000 1,000 1,000 GG-16 reserve 145,000 145,000 145,000 145,000 145,000 CENTRAL PURCHASING GG-17 purchasing 90,000 91,759 97,000 92,000 81,950 PERSONNEL GG-18 wages 175 148 0 0 0 GG-19 expense 15,415 11,710 6,815 4,715 4,215 TOTAL WAGES 416,947 439,757 414,180 411,161 411,084 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,250,941 2,259,366 2,399,885 2,209,186 2,152,799 TOTAL ELECTED / GEN. GOVT. 2,667,888 2,699,123 2,814,065 2,620,347 2,563,883 MUNICIPAL FINANCE TOWN ACCOUNTANT MF-1 wages (4.5) 265,869 265,869 278,046 280,682 283,407 MF-2 expense 30,644 29,905 32,644 34,644 34,644 ASSESSORS MF-3 wages (5) 269,053 270,070 284,613 266,074 246,550 MF-4 expense 3,169 3,421 3,170 3,170 3,170 TREASURER MF-5 wages (3) 158,302 157,257 160,040 158,724 150,536 MF-6 expense 82,868 78,793 81,250 74,002 51,263 MF-7 Medicare 212,730 226,201 223,367 234,535 239,226 MF-8 health insurance 1,751,509 1,597,413 1,968,869 2,016,220 2,217,842 MF-9 veterans pension reimbursement 1,300 0 900 900 900 COLLECTOR 41 MF-10 wages (4.5) 213,141 209,992 226,762 212,909 218,273 MF-11 expense 28,861 28,861 28,861 28,861 28,861 TOTAL WAGES 906,365 903,188 949,461 918,389 898,766 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,111,081 1,964,594 2,339,061 2,392,332 2,575,906 TOTAL MUNICIPAL FINANCE 3,017,446 2,867,782 3,288,522 3,310,721 3,474,672 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSERVATION CD-1 wages (1) 102,729 101,409 105,450 104,100 0 CD-2 expense 5,916 4,879 1,219 900 0 BOARD OF APPEALS CD-3 wages (1) 42,198 40,448 42,362 41,910 0 CD-4 expense 2,050 750 1,400 1,215 0 HISTORICAL COMMISSION CD-5 expense 7,799 8,080 3,650 0 0 OLD KINGS HIGHWAY CD-6 wages (1) 34,767 30,452 36,549 35,701 0 CD-7 expense 950 832 1,150 875 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Wetlands Protection Fund CD-8 wages(4) 183,105 188,627 194,282 199,297 334,213 CD-9 expense 52,918 34,577 23,370 16,075 20,525 TOTAL WAGES 362,798 360,936 378,643 381,008 339,613 TOTAL EXPENSES 69,633 49,118 30,789 19,065 20,525 TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 432,431 410,054 409,432 400,073 354,738 COMMUNITY SERVICES GENERAL LIBRARY CS-1 wages (7/6) 548,706 551,084 520,748 499,845 473,328 CS-2 expenses 210,566 210,550 169,798 163,079 163,080 NATURAL RESOURCES Waterways Improvement Fund CS-3 wages (8.5) 531,233 512,474 503,194 493,084 410,637 Ferry Tax CS-4 expense 116,126 105,278 107,558 107,558 107,558 CS-5 shellfish offset 8,500 5,423 8,500 8,500 SENIOR SERVICES CS-6 wages (3.7) 161,285 164,608 169,021 168,315 166,219 CS-7 expense 26,699 26,638 17,568 13,202 6,912 RECREATION CS-8 wages (2) 421,816 413,250 351,729 335,489 300,747 CS-9 expense 39,923 37,069 35,977 33,067 33,067 CS-10 off set account 380,650 347,836 459,928 474,926 GOLF Golf Enterprise Revenues CS-11 wages (20) 1,393,539 1,310,875 1,450,506 1,454,456 CS-12 expense 1,867,837 1,980,347 1,929,602 2,241,242 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CS-14 wages (2) 138,183 138,067 146,185 151,394 153,588 CS-15 expense 166,175 166,129 177,675 161,946 147,219 TOWN CLERK CS-16 wages (4.8) 200,746 197,709 206,280 209,231 204,053 CS-17 expense 15,105 13,787 15,105 13,375 9,640 CS-17A Sticker Processing 0 12,000 ELECTION & REGISTRATION 42 CS-18 wages 12,863 11,311 11,188 6,706 5,505 CS-19 expense 51,104 60,322 66,889 35,535 60,525 TOTAL WAGES 3,408,371 3,299,378 3,358,851 3,318,520 1,714,077 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,882,685 2,953,379 2,988,600 3,252,430 540,001 TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 6,291,056 6,252,757 6,347,451 6,570,950 2,254,078 PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE overtime in wages (721,108) (747,802) (708,846) (643,760) (470,460) PS-1 wages (64) 5,690,417 5,634,403 5,500,957 5,403,002 5,194,889 PS-2 expense 193,345 192,432 197,925 197,925 181,658 FIRE overtime in wages (969,849) (1,061,230) (646,944) (674,382) (786,658) PS-3 wages (61) 5,164,874 5,207,588 5,101,880 5,124,993 3,903,683 PS-4 expense 457,680 417,013 462,180 466,505 482,505 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PS-5 expense 1,000 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 TOTAL WAGES 10,855,291 10,841,991 10,602,837 10,527,995 9,098,572 TOTAL EXPENSES 652,025 609,445 661,105 665,430 665,163 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 11,507,316 11,451,436 11,263,942 11,193,425 9,763,735 MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS BUILDING INSPECTOR MI-1 wages (4.3) 420,199 433,063 423,761 404,899 388,508 MI-2 expense 14,758 18,163 8,316 4,894 4,894 MI-3 Inspections Offset 13,500 BOARD OF HEALTH MI-4 wages (5.5) 256,180 252,913 263,897 265,784 261,201 MI-5 expense 10,773 10,773 14,679 13,779 8,779 MI-6 hazardous waste collections 15,000 9,248 8,000 0 0 MI-7 off set account 127,000 116,481 131,299 131,438 MI-8 Human Services 70,000 70,000 63,000 0 0 MI-9 Nursing Services 14,500 10,715 14,000 10,457 8,439 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 84,500 80,715 77,000 10,457 8,439 M-10 Veterans - expenses 75,000 75,000 80,000 90,000 90,000 TOTAL WAGES 676,379 685,976 687,658 670,683 649,709 TOTAL EXPENSES 327,031 310,380 320,294 264,068 112,112 TOTAL MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS 1,003,410 996,356 1,007,952 934,751 761,821 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION PW-1 wages (3) 219,312 222,949 230,659 233,236 231,328 PW-2 expenses 3,000 2,811 3,000 2,300 1,800 CEMETERY Walter Gifford Fund PW-3 wages (3) 158,888 157,009 146,654 147,963 32,596 PW-4 expense 25,166 20,304 25,166 23,870 22,766 PW-5 off set account 0 ENGINEERING PW-6 wages (6) 437,973 411,521 450,428 397,916 401,433 PW-7 expense 14,658 14,524 14,658 9,397 5,880 HIGHWAY PW-8 wages (14) 727,873 695,019 702,841 676,177 643,956 (overtime in wages) (6,500) (7,246) 43 PW-9 machinery repair 37,029 36,289 37,029 37,029 37,029 PW-10 expense 87,200 82,828 76,700 65,249 65,263 PW-11 sweeping 110,000 99,657 0 0 0 PW-12 Tree expense 25,300 26,970 5,200 5,200 5,200 PW-13 greenhead fly 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 SNOW & ICE PW-14 wages 40,600 45,574 40,700 40,800 40,900 PW-15 expense 95,400 153,800 95,500 95,600 95,700 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS PW-16 wages (9) 522,933 514,174 511,199 513,992 520,934 PW-17 expense 230,535 222,226 164,907 162,114 156,646 PW-18 off set account 37,800 37,544 37,800 37,800 SANITATION PW-19 wages (9.5) 431,981 427,691 439,260 400,271 399,232 PW-20 expense 176,309 146,219 174,309 148,231 132,918 PW-21 off set account 1,122,500 759,783 1,123,400 1,123,400 RECYCLING PW-22 wages (1.5) 46,103 45,642 48,230 54,855 PW-23 expense 18,100 18,100 18,000 30,000 TRANSFER STATION Y-B Solid Waste Enterprise Rev. PW-24 wages (5) 346,872 329,521 358,966 376,104 PW-25 expense 2,242,190 1,374,062 2,282,788 2,316,870 Transfer Station Retained Earnings SEPTAGE PLANT Y-D Septage Treatment Plt.Ent.Rev. PW-26 expense 1,836,765 1,741,952 1,752,372 1,577,770 Septage Plant Retained Earrings WATER PW-27 wages (22) 1,032,746 940,893 1,115,958 1,097,941 1,122,682 PW-28 expense 1,352,849 1,180,067 1,283,919 1,304,165 1,327,861 TOTAL WAGES 3,965,281 3,789,993 4,044,895 3,939,255 3,393,061 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,416,501 5,917,136 7,096,448 6,940,695 17,556 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 11,381,782 9,707,129 11,141,343 10,879,950 5,245,824 DEBT SERVICE DS-1 Regular Debt 1,864,470 1,517,196 1,602,225 1,608,899 1,163,249 Transfer Station Retained Earn Septic Betterment Fund DS-2 Exempt Debt 1,741,469 1,711,955 2,061,578 2,641,329 2,711,720 TOTAL Debt 3,605,939 3,229,151 3,663,803 4,250,228 3,874,969 GRAND TOTAL WAGES 0 16,504,882 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 0 0 GRAND TOTAL - Before Override 0 LOCAL OPTION TAXES PS-8 Supplemental Police Wages 225,000 PS-9 Supplemental Fire Wages 225,000 TOTAL WAGES - After Override & Local Option Taxes 0 16,954,882 TOTAL EXPENSES - After Override & Local Option Taxes 0 0 GRAND TOTAL After Override & Local Option Taxes 0 16,954,882 44 Jerome Sullivan move to amend the motion to appropriate the sum of $1,469,811.00 from Golf Enterprise Revenues for CS-11 Golf Wages, and to appropriate the sum of $2,364,849 from Golf Enterprise Revenues for CS-12 Golf Expenses. The vote on the amendment carries unanimously. 8:55 PM The vote on Article 5 carries unanimously. 9:05 PM ARTICLE 6: To see what sums of money the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and appropriate to purchase and equip the following goods, or services, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sell, trade, lease or exchange, or otherwise dispose of old equipment or vehicles deemed advisable and in the best interests of the Town. DIVISION ITEM/PROJECT AMOUNT Assessor Assessor - Revaluation (M) 98,300 Building & Grounds Police Station HVAC Replacements (R) 1,000 Natural Resources Dredging of Waterways 20,000 Police Police Vehicles w/ ancillary equipment (R) 65,700 SUBTOTAL Free Cash 1 185,000 Highway Residential Road Maintenance & Sealing (M) 199,500 SUBTOTAL Raise & Appropriate (i.e. State Aid) 2 199,500 Fire Department ECG Monitor Equipment (R) 50,669 Engine (Replace 1986) 150,000 Ambulance (Replace 2003) 204,000 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (R) 27,000 Portable Radio Equipment (R) 15,000 Building Repairs (M) 45,000 Staff Vehicle (N) 35,000 SUBTOTAL Fire Reserve for Appropriation 3 $526,669 Transfer Station Fuel Dispensing System (R) $45,000 SUBTOTAL Transfer Station Enterprise 4 $45,000 Cemetery Division Dump Truck F450 (R) $42,000 SUBTOTAL Gifford Trust 5 $42,000 Sanitation Pick-up Truck (R) $22,000 SUBTOTAL Recycling Available Funds 6 $22,000 GRAND TOTAL Article 6 All Funding Sources $1,170,300 Notes: 1) Free Cash = General Fund Available Funds 4) From Fees Collected at Transfer Station 2) From General Fund to be raised FY2011 5) From Cemetery Trust Fund Interest Income 3) From Ambulance Receipts 6) From Sale of Recyclable Materials (Capital Budget Committee) Acting on Article 6. On motion made by Carol Wall and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 6 as printed in the warrant and to fund such article: transfer from the Transfer Station Enterprise reserve fund $45,000. The vote on Article 6 carries unanimously. 9:12 PM ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and appropriate a sum of money to fund the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District for FY’11 and to see whether such sum shall be raised by taxation, transferred from available funds and/or be subject to an override of Proposition two and one half. 45 Operation Actual FY’09 Appropriated FY’10 Certified FY’11 $22,561,567 $23,144,104 $24,696,914 (Dennis Yarmouth School Committee) Acting on Article 7. On motion made by Stephen Edwards and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends 3-2 and the Finance Committee recommend 5-4, to move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $24,696,914.00 to fund the Town of Yarmouth’s Assessment to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District for FY 11 and to fund such appropriation, raise and appropriate such sum with $952,810.00 subject to an override of Proposition 2 ½. The vote to move Article 7 carries by the requisite 2/3 majority. 9:53 PM The vote on Article 7 carries by the requisite majority. 9:54 PM ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to fund the Town of Yarmouth’s share of the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District budget for FY ‘11 and to see whether such sum shall be raised by taxation, transferred from available funds. Operation Actual FY’09 Appropriated FY’10 Certified FY’11 $1,864,669 $2,437,242 $2,399,347 (Cape Cod Regional Tech. High School) Acting on Article 8. On motion made by Evelyn Hayes and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance recommends, to move that the Town to vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,376,802.00 to fund the Town of Yarmouth share of the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District budget for FY 11. The vote on Article 8 carries unanimously. 9:58 PM ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum of $14,653 to fund the Yarmouth’s share of the Upper Cape Cod Technical High School District budget for FY ’10. (Upper Cape Technical High School) Acting on Article 9. On motion made by Aubrey Groskopf and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $14,653.00 to fund the Town of Yarmouth share of the Upper Cape Technical High School District budget for FY 10. The vote on Article 9 carries unanimously. 10:00 PM On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the Annual Town Meeting to May 4, 2010 at 6:30 PM at Mattacheese Middle School. The vote on the adjournment of the Annual Town Meeting carries unanimously. 10:01 PM ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the DPW Water Division and appropriate the sum of $1,694,500 for the use of the DPW Water Division for the purpose set forth in the Acts of 1928, Chapter 146, or under Mass. General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 69B, and to fund such expenditure raise and appropriate the sum of $932,474 and transfer $762,026 from Water fund balance. 46 Water Recommended pH Monitoring System (R) 100,000 Well Inspection, Redevelopment & Pump Replacement (R) 325,000 Tank Inspection and Painting (M) 400,000 Repairs to the System (M) 100,000 Undersized Main Replacement (R) 150,000 Distribution Improvements (M) 150,000 Vehicle Replacements (R) 74,500 Vehicle Replacements (R) 35,000 Water Meter Replacement (R) 300,000 SCADA System Software (R) 50,000 Chemical Feed System (R) 10,000 TOTAL $1,694,500 Notes: (N) = New, (R) = Replacement, (M) = Maintenance (Department of Public Works) Acting on Article 10. On motion made by George Allaire and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 10 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 10 carries unanimously. 6:50 PM ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from funds reserved as Service Connection Receipts a sum of money to be used for service connections and overtime to repair water services and appropriate such sums for these purposes. (Department of Public Works) Acting on Article 11. On motion made by George Allaire and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move that the town vote to transfer and appropriate the sum of $57,750.00 from funds reserved as service connection receipts to be used for service connections and overtime to repair water services. The vote on Article 11 carries unanimously. 6:52 PM ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $1,280,000 for the purchase of a cemetery division backhoe, purchase of police radios, purchase of Mattacheese Middle School clock and intercom system, replacement of a movable divider wall and associated repairs at Mattacheese Middle School, sealing and associated improvements of residential roadways and the designs, specifications, remodeling, reconstruction and improvements to create facilities for the Natural Resources Division at the town property located at 424 Route 28 and to fund such article authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow the sum of $1,280,000 under the provisions of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws or any other enabling authority or otherwise; and determine whether any such borrowing shall be contingent upon a Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusion vote or to take any other action relative thereto. (Capital Budget Committee) Acting on Article 12. On motion made by Carol Wall and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move that $1,280,000.00 is appropriated for the purchase of a cemetery division backhoe; purchase of police radios; purchase of Mattacheese Middle School clock and intercom system; replacement of a movable divider wall and associated repairs at Mattacheese Middle School; sealing and associated improvements of residential roadways; and 47 the designs, specifications, remodeling, reconstruction and improvements to create facilities for the Natural Resources Division at the town property located at 424 Route 28; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,280,000.00 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other action necessary to carry out this project; provided however, that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by General Law Chapter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 2 ½) amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote. The vote on Article 12 carries unanimously. 7:20 PM ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum of $35,000 for payment of medical bills of Yarmouth police officers and firefighters who are injured in the line of duty, as provided for under Chapter 41, Section 100 of the Massachusetts General Laws. (Board of Selectmen) Acting on Article 13. On motion made by Aubrey Groskopf and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 13 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 13 carries unanimously. 7:21 PM ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and appropriate a sum of money to pay bills of prior years as provided by Chapter 44, Section 64 of the Massachusetts General Laws and to act upon any other bills that may properly come before this meeting. 4/5th Vote (Finance Committee) Acting on Article 14. On motion made by Patrick Foran and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move that the town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $455.00 to pay bills of prior years as provided by Chapter 44, Section 64 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The vote on Article 14 carries unanimously. 7:22 PM ARTICLE 15: To see if the town will vote to allow those licensed motels located in the B2 business zone, and in that portion of the R25 residential zone located south of Route 28, which were converted to condominium use on or before April 11, 2006 to be converted to multi-family use by Special Permit from the Board of Appeals by making the following changes to the Zoning Bylaw: 1. In section 202.5, add the following to the text of footnote 24: , or “BA” in accordance with the provisions of section 104.3.2, paragraph 4 24. Except “yes” in accordance with the provisions of Section 404, or “BA” in accordance with the provisions of section 104.3.2, paragraph 4. 2. In section 104.3.2, paragraph 4, add the following new text: A Special Permit may be issued for a hotel or motel located in the B2 Business Zone or within that portion of the R25 Residential Zone located south of Route 28 and licensed as such on or before April 11, 2006, and for which a Special Permit authorizing conversion to condominium form of ownership was issued under Bylaw section 104.4.4 on or before said date, authorizing a change in use to Use Code A12 multi-family use provided further that 48 such hotel or motel is not located in the HMOD1 or HMOD2 Zoning Districts and further provided that the Board of Appeals finds all of the following: A. That each single family residential unit contains not less than 500 square feet of living area, as described in the condominium documents and floor plans; B. That the site contains facilities providing at least 1.5 parking spaces per residential unit; C. That the number of proposed residential units does not exceed the number of permitted motel units; D. That there is no increase in either of the following: i. in the gross area of the proposed residential use over that used for the existing motel or hotel units, or ii. in the site septic flow; E. That the Board of Health has determined that the septic system, either existing or as proposed, is in good operating condition and is suitably sized and designed to accommodate the septic flow; F. That each of the residential dwelling units has or will be equipped with at least the minimum kitchen facilities as required under State health codes for a dwelling unit, and; G. That the buildings containing the residential condominium units contain hardwired heat and/or smoke detector systems connected to a central panel. The Board of Appeals shall have the right to impose such reasonable conditions on the special permit as it deems appropriate. Projects shall be subject to the inclusionary zoning provisions of section 412.2. (Planning Board) Acting on Article 15. On motion made by Tracy Post and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends, the Finance Committee deferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board recommends, to move Article 15 as printed in the warrant. On motion made by MaryAnn Walsh and duly seconded, to amend as follows: In Article 15, Section 2 which proposes to amend Section 104.3.2, paragraph 4 of the Zoning By-Law, between the words “multi-family use” and “provided further”’ by adding the following phrase: “or which lawfully converted to condominium from of ownership before Section 104.4.4 was added to the Zoning By-Law”; In Article 15, Section 2, by removing the words “provided further that such hotel or motel is not located in the HMOD1 or HMOD2 Zoning Districts”; and In Article 15, Section 2, (A), after the words “not less than 500 square feet of living area”, by adding “or 250 square feet of living area, if the dwelling is restricted to single resident occupancy”. The vote on the amendment of Article 15 does not carry. 7:46 PM The vote on Article 15, the moderator determines that it reaches the 2/3rds majority vote, if 7 or more voters wish to stand and we can bring up the tellers, seeing none I determine that it passes by the requisite 2/3rds majority. 7:47 PM ARTICLE 16: To see if the town will vote to adopt provisions to allow privately owned residential wind energy facilities in residential zones by: 1. Adding the following new definitions to section 500 of the Zoning Bylaw: 49 RESIDENTIAL WIND ENERGY SYSTEM (RWES) – A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower and associated controls or conversion electronics which is primarily intended to reduce the on-site consumption of utility power for a single or two-family dwelling. RWES TOTAL EXTENDED HEIGHT – The height of a RWES is measured from the average natural grade at the base of the RWES to a blade tip at its highest point of travel. For a RWES mounted on a residential dwelling, the total extended height shall be the height as measured from the lowest point of attachment to the structure to a blade tip at its highest point of travel. RWES FALL ZONE: – The area forming a circle, the center of which shall be located at the center point of the base of the tower, and the radius of which shall be no less than the total extended height of the RWES plus ten feet. 2. Deleting section 413, Municipal Wind Energy Facilities, in it’s entirety and replace it with the following new text: 413 WIND ENERGY FACILITIES 413.1 Residential Wind Energy Systems (RWES) Facilities. 413.1.1 Applicability, Purpose & Intent. This zoning bylaw shall control the siting, installation and use of Residential Wind Energy Systems (RWES) for single or two-family dwellings in residential districts R-87, R-40, RS-40 and R-25. It is the intent of this bylaw to facilitate the use of renewable, sustainable energy while at the same time protecting the public from any adverse effects of residential wind turbines on the character of neighborhoods, property values and the scenic, historic and environmental resources of the town. Residential Wind Energy Systems shall be allowed by right as an accessory to a single or two-family dwelling, except that a special permit shall be required from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the installation of any of the following: 1. More than one turbine on a single lot; 2. A RWES that requires an easement; 3. A RWES that will have an equipment shelter in excess of 150 square feet in floor area or multi-story; 4. A RWES that serves multiple properties; 5. A RWES that has a total extended height greater than 125’; 6. Above ground wiring, cables, or power lines. 413.1.2 Siting Requirements. 1. A RWES located on a residentially zoned lot must have its fall zone located completely within that property’s lot lines unless the lot owner is granted a written easement(s) by an abutting property owner(s). Said easement(s) shall be in force at least as long as the turbine is erected and shall be duly recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. 2. The base of the RWES tower shall be set back from all public and private rights-of-way and public utility lines a distance equal to the total extended height plus ten feet. Under no condition shall the RWES interfere with public utility lines or rights of way, public or private. 3. Anchors for guy wires which support a RWES may be located within building setbacks, as those setbacks are outlined in section 203.5, Table of Dimensional Requirements. 413.1.3 Sound Requirements. Sound produced by the RWES under normal operating conditions shall not exceed 10 dBA above ambient noise, as measured at the property line. Sound produced by the RWES shall conform to MA 310CMR 7.10 50 413.1.4 Height Limitation. The total extended height of a RWES shall be less than or equal to 125’ unless a special permit is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 413.1.5 Access. No climbing foot pegs or ladder rungs shall be allowed below the first twelve (12) feet of a tower in order to prevent unauthorized access. 413.1.6 Equipment Shelter. An accessory structure used exclusively for battery storage pertaining to a RWES shall be no more than 150 square feet in floor area and single story unless a special permit is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 413.1.7 Aesthetics. 1. Wind turbines, blades, towers and all equipment mounted on towers shall have a white, light gray or light blue non-reflective finish to minimize contrast with sky and clouds. 2. Lattice towers shall not be allowed. 3. All electrical wiring, cables and power lines of a RWES shall be placed underground. 413.1.8 Signage. Except for appropriate warning signs, all signs, banners, messages or markings on a wind turbine, tower, building or other structure associated with a RWES shall be prohibited. 413.1.9 Lighting. No illumination of a RWES, or any lighting mounted on a RWES, shall be allowed unless required by the Federal Aeronautics Administration (FAA). 413.1.10 Inspection. Each RWES shall be inspected every two years by a Registered Professional Structural Engineer who is regularly involved in the maintenance, inspection or erection of wind energy facility towers and other structures. All inspections shall be conducted according to the provisions of 780CMR (MA State Building Code). Structures deemed unsafe shall be cited according to 780CMR and MGL Chapter 143, Sections 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 “Unsafe Structures” provisions. A copy of each citation shall be provided to the Building Commissioner. As part of this inspection, proof shall also be submitted that the RWES is generating electricity. 1. If, upon inspection, the RWES is found not to comply with the State Building Code, or is deemed to constitute a danger to persons or property, then upon notice being provided to the owner, the owner shall immediately cease operation of the RWES and shall be granted 60 days in which to bring the system into compliance. A RWES that is not brought into compliance within the allowed time frame shall be deemed abandoned. 2. If, upon inspection, the RWES is not capable of generating electricity, then upon notice being provided to the owner, the owner shall have 6 months in which to restore the RWES to operating condition. A RWES that has not been restored to operating condition within the allowed time frame shall be deemed abandoned. 413.1.11 Abandonment. If a RWES is deemed abandoned by Section 413.1.10, paragraph 1 or 2, above, then the owner shall be required, at their expense, to remove the RWES from the site within 60 days. Removal of the RWES shall include: 1. Removal of the tower, turbine, blades, transmission lines, equipment shelters and foundations from the subject property. 2. Proper disposal of the waste materials from the site in accordance with local and state solid waste disposal regulations. If a RWES has not been removed within the time frame required by Section 413.1.11, then the town shall be authorized to remove the equipment at the owner’s expense and the cost placed as a lien on the property. 413.1.12 Requirements for Building Permit. 1. Building permit applications for an RWES shall be accompanied by standard drawings of 51 the wind turbine structure and stamped engineering drawings of the tower, base, footings and /or foundations as provided by the manufacturer. A. For building mounted turbines, a stamped design prepared by a registered professional engineer shall be provided for the structure on which the turbine shall be mounted. 2. Electrical permit applications for an RWES shall be accompanied by a line drawing of the electrical components, as supplied by the manufacturer, in sufficient detail to allow for a determination that the manner of installation conforms to the National Electric Code. A. Building permit applications for an RWES shall be accompanied by a signed interconnection agreement from the electric utility. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement. 413.2 [Reserved] 413.3 Municipal Wind Energy Facilities. 413.3.1 Purpose. The purpose of this bylaw section is to provide regulations to facilitate the development and operation of energy generating wind facilities on municipal property in the Town of Yarmouth, for the economic benefit of the Town. Further, the intent of these regulations is to minimize any adverse impacts of wind turbines on the character of neighborhoods, property values, scenic, historic, and environmental resources of the town; and to protect the health and safety of its inhabitants, while allowing wind energy technologies to be utilized. Any application to erect a structure that utilizes energy from the wind to generate electricity on municipally owned or controlled land shall comply with the requirements of this bylaw section. 413.3.2 Goals. The goals of this bylaw section are to facilitate the installation of Municipal Wind Energy Facilities that comply with all applicable existing local, state and federal laws so as to minimize any adverse effects and impact of wind facilities on the community through careful design and siting, and to avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from the failure of such facilities 413.3.3 Non-Applicability. This bylaw section is not intended to be applicable to wind energy facilities located on land not owned or controlled by the Town of Yarmouth. This bylaw section is not intended to prohibit applications for Non-Municipal Wind Energy Facilities under the provisions of bylaw sections 202.1 and 102.2.3. 413.3.4 Special Permit. The Board of Appeals may, by Special Permit, alter or waive one or more of the requirements of this bylaw section if it determines that the alteration or waiver of the requirement(s) will not derogate from the intent of the bylaw. 413.3.5 Application Procedures. 413.3.5.1 Application to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit shall be as outlined in bylaw section 103. 413.3.5.2 Site Plan Review, per bylaw section 103, shall be required prior to application to the Board of Appeals. 413.3.6 Application Filing Requirements. The following documentation shall be submitted for Site Plan Review and included with an application to the Board of Appeals for all Municipal Wind Energy Facilities: 52 413.3.6.1 General Filing Requirements. Plans, per Bylaw section 103.3.4, are required. 413.3.6.2 Location Filing Requirements. 1. Tax map and parcel number of the subject property. 2. Zoning district designation for the subject parcel. 3. Proposed location of any tower, equipment shelter and other major structures. 413.3.6.3 Siting Filing Requirements 1. A one inch equals 100 feet (1"=100') overall plan showing the following: A. Property lines for the subject property. B. Property lines of all properties adjacent to the subject property within 300 feet. C. Tree cover on the subject property and adjacent properties within 300 feet, by dominant species and average height, as measured by or available from a verifiable source. D. Outline of all existing buildings and accessory structures, including purpose (e.g. residential buildings, garages, accessory structures, etc.) on subject property and on all adjacent properties within 300 feet. E. Proposed location of tower, equipment shelter(s), and other major structures. F. Location of all roads, public and private, on the subject property and on all adjacent properties within 300 feet including driveways proposed to serve the wind energy facility. G. Distances, at grade, from the proposed wind energy facility to each building on the vicinity plan. H. Contours at each two feet above mean sea level for the subject property and adjacent properties within 300 feet. I. All proposed changes to the existing property, including grading, vegetation removal and temporary or permanent roads and driveways. J. Detailed plans, dimensioned and to a one-inch equals 40 feet (1"=40') scale, of the proposed tower, equipment shelters, cable runs, parking areas and any other construction or development attendant to the wind energy facility. K. Lines representing the sight line showing viewpoint (point from which view is taken) and visible point (point being viewed) from "Sight Lines" sub-section below. 2. Sight lines and photographs as described below: A. Sight line representation. A sight line representation shall be drawn from any public road within 300 feet and the closest facade of each residential building (viewpoint) within 300 feet to the highest point (visible point) of the wind energy facility. Each sight line shall be depicted in profile, drawn at one inch equals 40 feet. The profiles shall show all intervening trees and buildings. In the event there is only one (or more) residential building within 300 feet there shall be at least two sight lines from the closest habitable structures or public roads, if any. B. Existing (before condition) photographs. Each sight line shall be illustrated by one four-inch by six-inch color photograph of what can currently be seen from any public road within 300 feet. C. Proposed (after condition). Each of the existing condition photographs shall have the proposed wind energy facility superimposed on it to show what will be seen from public roads if the proposed wind energy facility is built. D. Visual Impact. Photographic simulations from a distance of one hundred, one thousand, and five thousand feet and from four different locations of approximately ninety degrees apart of the proposed wind energy facility. 3. Siting elevations, or views at-grade from the north, south, east and west for a 50-foot radius around the proposed wind energy facility plus from all existing public and private 53 roads that serve the subject property. Elevations shall be at either one-quarter inch equals one foot or one-eighth inch equals one foot scale and show the following: A. Tower and equipment shelter(s), with total elevation dimensions and AGL of the highest point. B. Any and all structures on the subject property. C. Existing trees and shrubs at current height and proposed trees and shrubs proposed height at time of installation, with approximate elevations dimensioned. D. Grade changes, or cuts and fills, to be shown as original grade and new grade line, with two-foot contours above mean sea level. 413.3.6.4 Design Filing Requirements 1. Equipment brochures for the proposed wind energy facility such as manufacturer's specifications or trade journal reprints shall be provided for the turbine, tower and any equipment thereon, equipment shelters, cables and accessory equipment. 2. Materials of the proposed wind energy facility specified by generic type and specific treatment (e.g., steel, anodized aluminum, stained wood, painted fiberglass, etc.), and shall be provided for the tower and equipment thereon, equipment shelters, cables and accessory equipment. 3. Colors of the proposed wind energy facility represented by a color board showing actual colors proposed. Colors shall be provided for the tower and equipment mounted thereon and equipment shelters. 4. Dimensions of the wind energy facility specified for all three directions: height, width and breadth. These shall be provided for the tower and equipment thereon, foundations, and equipment shelters. 5. Appearance, shown by at least two photographic superimpositions of the wind energy facility within the subject property. The photographic superimpositions shall show the tower and equipment thereon and equipment shelters, for the total height, width and breadth of the proposed facility. 6. Landscape plan including existing trees and shrubs and those proposed to be added, identified by size and species for installation. 7. Within 30 days of the pre-application conference, or within 21 days of filing an application for a Special Permit, the applicant shall arrange for a balloon or crane test at the proposed site to illustrate the height of the proposed facility. The date, time and location of such test shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town at least 14 days, but not more than 21 days prior to the test. 8. If lighting of the site is proposed, the applicant shall submit a manufacturers computer generated point-to-point printout, indicating the horizontal footcandle levels at grade, within the property to be developed and twenty-five (25) feet beyond the property lines. The printout shall indicate the locations and types of luminaries proposed. 413.3.6.5 Noise Filing Requirements The applicant shall submit a study report identifying the existing and calculated maximum projected noise levels from the proposed facility, measured in decibels Ldn (logarithmic scale, accounting for greater sensitivity at night), for the following: 1. Existing, or ambient: the measurements of existing noise levels. 2. Existing plus proposed wind energy facility: calculated estimate of maximum noise level from the proposed facility plus the existing noise level. The study report shall be prepared and signed by an engineer, Board Certified by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) of the USA, certifying that noise measurements are accurate and meet the Noise Standards of bylaw section 413.7.8.3. 54 413.3.7 Design. 413.3.7.1 General. Notwithstanding the other provisions of bylaw section 203.5, wind energy facilities shall also conform to the following requirements. All Municipal Wind Energy Facilities shall be designed and sited so as to have the least adverse visual and audible impact on the neighborhood and the Town. Only self-supporting monopole type towers are permissible and shall avoid features allowing avian perches. Lattice towers, or the use of ground anchors and/or guy wires, are prohibited. All towers must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, and any other agency of the federal, state, and county government with the authority to regulate towers. If such standards and regulations are changed, then the owner of the tower governed by this ordinance shall bring such tower into compliance with such revised standard and regulations within six (6) months of the effective date of such standards and regulations unless a more stringent compliance schedule is mandated by the controlling federal agency. Failure to bring a tower into compliance with such revised standards and regulations shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower at the operator's expense. 413.3.7.2 Location. 413.3.7.2.1 Allowed Areas. The siting of Municipal Wind Energy Facilities shall be allowed by Special Permit in any zoning district on property owned or under control of the Town of Yarmouth. 413.3.7.2.2 Historic Buildings and Districts Municipal Wind Energy Facilities to be located within the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District shall be located so that they are not discernable from public roads and viewing areas within the district and require the additional approval of the appropriate authority for the District. 413.3.7.2.3 Scenic Landscapes and Vistas 1. Any wind energy facility that is located within 300 feet of a scenic road, as designated by the Town or the Commonwealth, shall not exceed the height of vegetation at the proposed location. If the facility is located farther than 300 feet from the scenic road, the height regulations set forth in bylaw section 413.7.4 shall apply. 2. Clearing of natural vegetation shall be limited to only that which is necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the wind energy facility and is otherwise as governed by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances, and shall comply with the provisions of bylaw section 302. 413.3.7.3 Electrical Connections. All electrical wiring, cables and power lines of the wind energy facility shall be placed underground, unless impractical due to soil conditions, shape, and topography of the site as well as any requirements of the local utility. Electrical transformers, if required for the utility connection may be above ground. All electrical design and construction of the wind energy facility shall comply with the requirements of the National Electrical Code. 413.3.7.4 Dimensional Requirements. All wind energy facilities shall comply with the dimensional and setback requirements of bylaw section 203 (Intensity of Use Regulations). 55 413.3.7.4.1 Overall Height Calculation. For purposes of calculating the overall height of a wind turbine, the height shall be calculated as the vertical distance from ground level (AGL) at the base of the tower to the uppermost extension of any blade or the maximum height reached by any part of the wind turbine. 413.3.7.4.2 Setback for Fall Zone Protection. The minimum setback of a wind turbine tower from all property lines and any other wind turbine tower shall be not less than the overall height, as calculated by 413.7.4.1, of the turbine or 300 feet, whichever is greater. The minimum setback of a wind turbine tower from residential structures shall be 1.5 times the tower overall height. 413.3.7.4.3 Hub Height. The hub height of the wind turbine, as measured from average natural grade at the base of the tower to the horizontal centerline of the hub around which the blades rotate, shall be not more than two hundred fifty (250) feet, and the blade clearance from the ground immediately below each wind turbine shall be at least thirty (30) feet. A waiver from this provision may be granted only if the Board of Appeals makes a finding that additional height is demonstrated by the applicant to be necessary for adequate operation of the wind energy facility, and the facility will otherwise fulfill the intent and purpose of this bylaw. 413.3.7.4.4 Structure Height. Equipment shelters and any other ground mounted structures shall conform to the requirements of bylaw section 203.4.1. 413.3.7.4.5 Minimum Lot Area. Municipal Wind Energy Facilities shall only be located on a parcel of land containing at least ten acres, and shall be configured such that all setback requirements of this section are met. 413.3.7.4.6 Parking Requirements. All wind energy facilities shall meet the parking and buffer requirements of Bylaw Section 301 (Parking and Loading Requirements). 413.3.7.5 Aesthetics. 413.3.7.5.1 Landscaping. Existing mature tree growth and natural land forms on sites shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible so as to provide camouflage of the wind energy facility from public view. Screening for sites, buffers and parking lots shall meet the criteria outlined in Section 301 Parking and Loading. In addition, the base of towers shall be screened from view by a minimum four (4) foot wide planting strip maintained with densely planted shrubs not less than six (6) feet in height. Shrubs shall be at least seventy-five percent (75%) evergreens. Fences or walls may be a part of such screening where deemed necessary, as approved by the Site Plan Review Team. In locations where the visual impact of towers would not be an issue, these requirements may be reduced or waived by the Building Commissioner upon unanimous vote by the Site Plan Review Team. 413.3.7.5.2 Color. Wind turbines, blades and towers and equipment thereon shall have a light gray or light blue non-reflective finish to minimize contrast with sky and clouds, unless otherwise required by the Board of Appeals. Buildings and structures on the site shall be camouflaged to blend in with the background against which they will be most commonly seen. 413.3.7.6 Lighting and Signage 1. Wind energy facility towers shall be lighted only if required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and then shall comply with all appropriate FAA specifications and regulations. Lighting of equipment structures and any other facilities on site shall be shielded from abutting properties. There shall be total cutoff of all light at the property lines of the parcel to be developed, and footcandle measurements at the property line shall be 0.0 initial foot candles when measured at grade. 56 2. Signs shall meet the design and display criteria of bylaw section 303. Turbine housings shall display only the manufacturer’s logo, and housings and towers shall not display any signs. 413.3.7.7 Equipment Shelters Equipment shelters for wind energy facility equipment shall be designed consistent with one of the following design standards: 1. Equipment shelters shall be located in underground vaults; or, 2. Equipment shelters shall be designed consistent with traditional Cape Cod architectural styles and materials, with a roof pitch of at least 10/12 and wood clapboard or shingle siding; or, 3. Equipment shelters shall be camouflaged behind an effective year-round landscape buffer, equal to the height of the proposed shelter, and/or a fence. The Board of Appeals (and/or the Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee) will determine the style of any fencing and landscape buffer required so as to be compatible with the neighborhood. 413.3.7.8 Environmental Standards. 413.3.7.8.1 Wetlands. The location of any wind energy facility in or near wetlands is subject to the Wetlands Protection Regulations of the Yarmouth Conservation Commission. 413.3.7.8.2 Hazardous Materials. The handling, storage, or disposal of hazardous materials is subject to Yarmouth Board of Health regulations and, when applicable, section 406 of this Bylaw. If any hazardous materials or wastes are to be used on site, there shall be provisions for full containment of such materials or waste. A containment enclosure, designed to contain at least 110 percent of the volume of the hazardous materials or waste used on the site may be required in order to meet these conditions. 413.3.7.8.3 Noise. Wind turbines shall have a noise reduction design such as not to, during normal operating conditions, generate excessive or unreasonable noise so as to be injurious or detrimental to the neighborhood or the Town. Except during short-term service events such as high windstorms or utility outages, noise from a wind turbine shall comply with Massachusetts noise regulations (310 CMR 7.10). A noise analysis shall be performed within ninety days of initial operation and a certified test report, prepared by an engineer Board Certified by the INCE, shall be submitted after initial operation of the facility to demonstrate compliance with these noise regulations and with the noise level analysis submitted by the applicant. Additional tests shall be performed from time to time upon the request of the Building Commissioner and certified test reports submitted. If any analyses indicate noise levels in excess of those permitted by regulations, remedial measures shall be undertaken to bring noise levels into compliance. Test methods shall be consistent with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection guidelines for noise measurement. 413.3.7.8.4 Flicker. Wind energy facilities shall be sited and designed such as to minimize shadow or flicker effect impacts on site, adjacent and neighboring uses. Turbine rotational speed shall be such as to limit flicker frequency to a maximum of 3 Hz. An analysis shall be submitted to identify the visual flicker zone and flicker frequency for all operating conditions. 413.3.8 Accessory Equipment Storage. Mobile or immobile equipment not used in direct support of a wind energy facility shall not be stored on site unless it is being used in the repair of said facility. 57 413.3.9 Leases. No Special Permit granted under this section shall be effective for town-owned property used for operation of a municipal wind energy facility by an entity other than the Town until a lease setting forth the particular terms, conditions, and provisions has been executed by the applicant and the Town of Yarmouth. 413.3.10 As-Built Plans. Within 60 days of completion of the initial construction and/or any additional construction or reconstruction, two complete sets of plans shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner, drawn to scale and stamped by a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, depicting the location of all towers and appurtenant facilities on the site. 413.3.11 Inspection. At least every 24 months, all wind energy facilities shall be inspected by a registered Professional Structural Engineer who is regularly involved and expert in the maintenance, inspection, and/or erection of wind energy facility towers and other structures. All inspections shall be conducted according to the provisions of 780CMR (State Building Code), as amended. Structures deemed to be unsafe shall be cited according to 780CMR and MGL Chapter 143, Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Unsafe Structures provisions. A copy of each such citation shall be provided to the Building Commissioner. If, upon inspection, the wind energy facility is found to not comply with the State Building Code and is deemed to constitute a danger to persons or property, then upon notice being provided to the operator, the operator shall immediately cease operation of the facility and shall be granted sixty days in which to bring the facility into compliance with such standards. Failure to comply may result in an order to remove the facility at the operator’s expense. 413.3.12 Abandonment or Discontinuation of Use, and Removal. 413.3.12.1 Notification by Operator. At such time that the operator plans to discontinue operation of a Municipal Wind Energy Facility, the operator shall notify the Building Commissioner by certified U.S. mail of the proposed date of discontinuation of operations. Such notice shall be given no less than 30 days prior to discontinuation of operation. In the event that the operator fails to give such notice, the wind energy facility will then be considered abandoned upon such discontinuation of operation. 413.3.12.2 Notification by Building Commissioner. If the Building Commissioner has determined the facility to have been abandoned or its use discontinued, the Building Commissioner will notify the operator by certified U.S. mail of the Town’s intention to begin the process of removal of the wind energy facility after 60 days. 413.3.12.3 Removal Process by Operator. Upon the operator’s decision and notification of discontinuation of use, the operator shall physically remove the wind energy facility within 90 days from the date of discontinuation of use. "Physically remove" shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Removal of tower, equipment shelters, and foundations from the subject property; 2. Proper disposal of the waste materials from the site in accordance with local and state solid waste disposal regulations, and; 3. Restoring the location of the wind energy facility to its natural condition, except where any landscaping and grading are deemed site improvements by the Town, in which case they shall remain in the improved condition. 413.3.12.4 Removal Process by Town. If the operator fails to remove a wind energy facility in accordance with this bylaw section, the Town shall have the authority to enter the subject property and physically remove the facility. The Board of Appeals will require the applicant at the time of granting a Special Permit to post a bond or establish an escrow account to ensure 58 adequate funds are available for the removal of the wind energy facility in the event the Town must remove the facility. Posting of a bond for removal costs will not be required if the applicant is the Town as the proposed operator. Bond and escrow account creation and administration shall conform to Town practices and procedures. (Planning Board) Acting on Article 16. On motion made by Chris Vincent and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends, the Finance Committee deferred to the Planning Board, the Planning Board recommends, to move Article 16 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 16, the moderator determines that it reaches the 2/3rds majority vote, if 7 or more voters wish to stand and we can bring up the tellers, seeing none I determine that it passes by the requisite 2/3rds majority. 8:04 PM ARTICLE 17: To see if the town will vote to allow research & development facilities for renewable and alternative energy generation by right in the B2 Business Zoning District by: 1. Adding a new footnote 27 (or appropriate number) to the Section 202.5 Use Regulation Table that reads as follows: 27. Except yes for research & development facilities for renewable and alternative energy, as defined in section 500, in the B2 Zoning District. 2. Adding reference to the new footnote 27 (or appropriate number) to Use Code O6, Research and development office, in the B2 Zone column within the Section 202.5 Use Regulation Table. 3. Adding the following two new definitions to Zoning Bylaw section 500, Definitions: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES FOR RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY – Those facilities used primarily for research, development and/or testing of innovative information, concepts, methods, processes, materials, or products. This can include the design, development and testing of biological, chemical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical, and/or optical components in advance of product manufacturing. The accessory development, fabrication and light manufacturing of prototypes or specialized machinery and devices integral to research or testing may be associated with these uses. RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY – Energy generated by: solar – photovoltaic (PV) and thermal; wind; biomass power conversion or thermal technologies, including R & D related to or manufacture of wood pellets; ultra low emissions high efficiency wood pellet boilers and furnaces; low impact hydro-electric and kinetic; ocean thermal, wave or tidal; geothermal; landfill gas; fuel cells that use renewable energy; advanced biofuels; combined heat and power; electric and hydrogen powered vehicles and associated technologies, including advanced batteries and recharging stations. (Planning Board) Acting on Article 17. On motion made by Thomas Roach and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends, the Finance Committee deferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board recommends, to move Article 17 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 17 carries unanimously. 8:05PM ARTICLE 18: To see if the town will vote to adopt the “Vision Statement” for the guidance of future development of the Town, which has been prepared as part of the Town’s Local Comprehensive Plan: 59 “To guide and encourage growth and redevelopment to areas adequately served by infrastructure in order to preserve and revitalize the Town of Yarmouth’s natural, cultural, economic and historic resources, while supporting sustainable development that enhances and improves the community’s character and sense of place.” (Planning Board) Acting on Article 18. On motion made by John Shea and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends, the Finance Committee deferred to the Planning Board, the Planning Board recommends, to move Article 18 as printed in the warrant. On motion made by Harris Contos and duly seconded, to amend Article 18 to replace existing wording with the following: “To guide and encourage redevelopment of Yarmouth, particularly along the Route 28 corridor, to reflect a strong sense of identity and town character consistent with this unique region of the country; and to encourage the economically dynamic and socially vibrant attributes found in successful and desirable communities in which to work and live.” The vote on amendment of Article 18 does not carry. 8:10 PM The vote on Article 18 carries by requisite majority. 8:10 PM ARTICLE 19: To see if the town will vote to allow Farmers’ Markets to be established by: 1. Adding the following new definition to section 500, Definitions: FARMERS’ MARKET – a predominantly local fresh food and produce market that operates regularly at a public location which provides a suitable environment for local farmers and food producers to sell their locally grown farm origin product and their associated value added locally made primary products directly to customers. 2. Revise Zoning Bylaw section 202.5, Use Regulation Table, by adding a new Use H3A, Farmers’ Markets, allowable in all zoning districts, as outlined by the Selectmen’s Farmers’ Market Policy, as follows: 201.5 Use Regulation Table Res. RS-40 B1 B2 B3 MU APD AED MOD HMOD1 HMOD2 H3A Farmers’ Markets (as outlined by the Selectmen’s Farmers’ Market Policy) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Planning Board) Acting on Article 19. On motion made by Thomas Roach and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends, the Finance Committee deferred to the Planning Board, the Planning Board recommends, to move Article 19 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 19 carries unanimously. 8:17 PM ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds and appropriate a sum of money to fund the Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund as authorized by Chapter 338 of the Acts of 2006 of the Massachusetts General Laws originally approved Annual Town Meeting 2006 under Article 14. (Board of Selectmen) Acting on Article 20. On motion made by James Hoben and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $214,000.00 and to fund such appropriation transfer from available funds the sum of $25,000.00 and raise 60 $189,000.00 to fund the Tourism Revenue Preservation as authorized by Chapter 44 Section 53 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The vote on Article 20 carries by the requisite majority. 8:19 PM ARTICLE 21: To see if the town will vote to authorize a Police Department revolving fund under M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53-E ½ for the purpose of depositing money from the crash recovery charges to be used by the Yarmouth Police Department for expenses, capital items and or personnel costs and authorize the Police Chief, with the approval of the Town Administrator, to spend such funds as received for the above purposes. (Police Department) Acting on Article 21. On motion made by Michael Almonte and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 21 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 21 carries unanimously. 8:20 PM ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote to modify the FY10 Yarmouth operating budget as follows: 1. Transfer the sum of $210,000 from the Transfer Station Reserve account to line PW-24 Transfer Station Expenses. 2. Transfer a sum of money to line PS-3 Fire Wages from Ambulance fees reserved for appropriation. 3. Transfer a sum of money from available funds to line item M-10, Veterans expense. 4. Transfer the sum of $4,700 from Fire Department fines to PS-4. 5. Transfer the sum of $5,150 from Building Department fines to MI-3. (Board of Selectmen) Acting on Article 22. On motion made by Jerome Sullivan and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move that the Town vote to transfer the following sums of money to adjust the Fiscal 2010 operating budgets: $210,000.00 from the Transfer Station Reserve account for line item PW-24 Transfer Station Expenses. $100,000.00 from Ambulance receipts reserved for appropriation for line item PS-3 Fire Wages. $4,470.00 from Fire Department fines reserved for appropriation to Fire Special Article, strike PS-4. $5,150.00 from Building Department fines reserved for appropriation to Building Special Article, strike MI-3 The vote on Article 22 carries unanimously. 8:22 PM ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote to close the remaining unused balance from the prior warrant article and transfer the remaining funds as indicated below or take any other action relative thereto: Date Authorized Article No. Description Amount Action 4/8/2008 ATM 19 John Simpkins Facade Preservation $98,000 $59,375.16 to the Undesignated Fund Balance 61 (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 23. On motion made by Curtis Sears and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 23 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 23 carries unanimously. 8:23 PM ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to allocate the following sums of money from the estimated annual revenues of the Yarmouth Community Preservation Act in FY 2011 as required by G.L. c.149, §298 of the Acts of 2004. FY 2011 Amount Community Housing Reserve $167,000 Open Space Reserve $167,000 Historic Preservation Reserve $167,000 Budgeted Reserve $900,000 Operating Expenses $81,280 (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 24. On motion made by Curtis Sears and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 24 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 24 carries unanimously. 8:24 PM ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for community housing purposes the sum of $236,000 by transfer of $165,200 from the Community Preservation Act Housing Reserve and $70,800 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to the Yarmouth Municipal Affordable Housing Trust created under G.L. c.44, §55C to create, preserve, and support affordable housing at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 25. On motion made by Curtis Sears and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 25 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 25 carries unanimously. 8:26 PM ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for community housing purposes the sum of $430,000 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to the Yarmouth Affordable Housing Trust Fund created under Massachusetts General Law c. 44, §55C for its Buy-Down Program to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale of single-family affordable homes to households at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 26. On motion made by Curtis Sears and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 26 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 26 carries by the requisite majority. 8:27 PM ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for community housing purposes the sum of $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to acquire previously unbuildable vacant lots made buildable under the new affordable lot provisions of the Zoning Bylaw. (Community Preservation Committee) 62 Acting on Article 27. On motion made by Nathan Small and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 27 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article carries unanimously. 8:29 PM ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for historic preservation purposes the sum of $23,500 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to preserve and rehabilitate the Judah Baker Windmill. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 28. On motion made by Gary Ellis and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 28 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 28 carries unanimously. 8:31 PM ARTICLE 29: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for historic preservation purposes the sum of $5,539 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to preserve the Gideon Gray Cemetery, which is a historic smallpox cemetery dating back to the 18th century. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 29. On motion made by Mary Ann Walsh and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 29 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 29 carries unanimously. 8:32 PM ARTICLE 30: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for historic preservation purposes the sum of $24,500 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance for the Town of Yarmouth to conduct an inventory to document historic resources located within the Town. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 30. On motion made by Gloria Smith and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 30 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 30 carries unanimously. 8:34 PM ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for historic preservation purposes the sum of $46,515 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to preserve the Thacher House and Winslow Crocker Museum properties with addresses of 240 and 250 Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 31. On motion made by Dorcus McGurrin and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 31 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 31 carries by the requisite majority. 8:40 PM ARTICLE 32: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for historic preservation purposes the sum of $400,000 by transfer of $176,700 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Reserve and $223,300 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund 63 Balance to rehabilitate the former Owls Club building located adjacent to the Cultural Center building with an address of 301 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 32. On motion made by Gary Ellis and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 32 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 32 carries by the requisite majority. 8:50 PM ARTICLE 33: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for historic preservation purposes the sum of $65,000 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to preserve the First Congregational Church with an address of 329 Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 33. On motion made by John Mulkeen and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 33 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 33 carries unanimously. 8:54 PM ARTICLE 34: To see if the Town will vote to transfer and appropriate for recreational purposes the sum of $5,000 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to preserve the Town of Yarmouth blueberry patch managed by the Conservation Commission. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 34. On motion made by John Mulkeen and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 34 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 34 carries unanimously. 8:56 PM ARTICLE 35: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain, or otherwise for conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes, for the general public, consistent with the provisions of Mass. Gen. Laws, c.40, §8C, 310 C.M.R. 22.00, and Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the land situated in the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, consisting of a parcel of land located at 86 Alms House Road, and described as follows: 7.06 acres, more or less, together with all rights and easements and subject to rights and easements of record, which is identified on Assessor’s Map 140, Lot 41, and shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Yarmouth, Mass. for William J. and Elizabeth M. Keveney" dated March 12, 1973, recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 272, Page 9; the parcel is described in a deed recorded on March 10, 2009 in Book 23514, Page 153 at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds; and to appropriate a sum of money, including closing costs, from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve, or any other sum, for said acquisition; pursuant to the provisions of ch.149, §298 of the Acts of 2004, as amended by ch. 352, §§129- 133 of the Acts of 2004, the so-called Community Preservation Act; to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission to apply for, accept and expend any funds which may be provided by the Commonwealth or other public or private sources to defray a portion or all of the costs of acquiring this property, including but not limited to funding under the Self- Help Act, General Laws, ch.132A, §11, and/or the Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund, P.L. 88-568, 78 Stat 897; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant to the Yarmouth Conservation Trust, or other governmental agency or non-profit organization, for no consideration, a perpetual Conservation Restriction, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, ch.184, §31 through §33, limiting the use of the property to the purposes for which it was 64 acquired, to be recorded at the time of closing or within a reasonable amount of time thereafter; to authorize the Conservation Commission to assume the care, custody, control and management of the property; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the municipality to effect this purchase and obtain reimbursement funding to be returned to the Community Preservation Act Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto; and further to appropriate the sum of $35,000 from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve and the Undesignated Fund Balance for site improvements, a wildlife observation platform, demolition, grant funding applications and grant compliance, including all expenses and costs incidental and related thereto. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 35. On motion made by John Mulkeen and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move Article 35 as printed in the warrant and to fund such acquisition and closing costs, transfer and appropriate the sum of $755,000.00 from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve, and transfer and appropriate $35,000.00 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance for site improvements as stated in the printed article. The vote on Article 35 carries by the requisite 2/3rd majority. 9:01 PM ARTICLE 36: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain, or otherwise for recreation purposes, the land situated in the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, consisting of a parcel located at 6 New Hampshire Avenue, and described as follows: 0.33 acres, more or less, together with all rights and easements and subject to rights and easements of record, which is identified on Assessor’s Map 16, Lot 54, and shown on a plan as Lots 31 and 32 entitled “Plan of Lots at Englewood Beach, West Yarmouth, Mass.” dated June 15, 1903 by J.P. Scudder, Sec. & Treas. of Brockton, Mass., recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deed in Plan Book 25 Page 49; the parcel is described in a deed recorded on December 30, 2004 in Book 19398, Page 86 at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds; and to appropriate a sum of money, including closing costs, from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance, or any other sum, for said acquisition; pursuant to the provisions of ch.149, §298 of the Acts of 2004, as amended by ch. 352, §§129-133 of the Acts of 2004, the so-called Community Preservation Act; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for, accept and expend any funds which may be provided by the Commonwealth or other public or private sources to defray a portion or all of the costs of acquiring this property; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to assume the care, custody, control and management of the property; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the municipality to effect this purchase and obtain reimbursement funding to be returned to the Community Preservation Act Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto; and further to appropriate a sum of money from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance for demolition, site improvements, grant funding and grant compliance, including all expenses and costs incidental and related thereto. (Community Preservation Committee) Acting on Article 36. On motion made by Curtis Sears and duly seconded, to move to indefinitely postpone Article 36. The vote on Article 36 carries unanimously. 9:02 PM 65 ARTICLE 37: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to submit the following legislation: “Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Yarmouth may impose a room occupancy tax, in addition to any such occupancy tax currently allowed by law, on any vacation or leisure accommodation, including but not limited to apartments, single or multiple family housing, cottages, condominiums and time share unites or any other such temporary occupancy not currently defined in Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 64G. Vacation or leisure accommodation is defined as occupancy for a price to be paid and intended at the time of contract to be for a period of ninety consecutive days or less regardless of whether such use and possession is as a lessee, tenant, guest or licensee.” (Board of Selectmen) Acting on Article 37. On motion made by Suzanne McAuliffe and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends, the Finance Committee recommends 7-1, to move Article 37 as printed in the warrant with the following amendments: Insert the words “bed and breakfasts” after the word “condominiums” in line four; Strike the word “unites” and insert the word “units” after the words “time share” also in line four. The vote on Article 37 carries by the requisite majority. 9:15 PM Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Yarmouth may impose a room occupancy tax, in addition to any such occupancy tax currently allowed by law, on any vacation or leisure accommodation, including but not limited to apartments, single or multiple family housing, cottages, condominiums bed and breakfasts and time share units or any other such temporary occupancy not currently defined in Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 64G. Vacation or leisure accommodation is defined as occupancy for a price to be paid and intended at the time of contract to be for a period of ninety consecutive days or less regardless of whether such use and possession is as a lessee, tenant, guest or licensee. ARTICLE 38: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 44 Selectmen by adding a new section 44-15 as follows: §44-15 Removal of appointed members of boards, commissions and committees. The Board of Selectmen, by the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, may remove any member of a multi-member board, committee or commission appointed by it. The removal of any such appointed member must be for cause, however, the member so removed shall have a right to a public hearing if he or she so chooses. (Board of Selectmen) Acting on Article 38. On motion made by Suzanne McAuliffe and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommends, the Finance Committee deferred to the Selectmen, to move Article 38 as printed in the warrant. On motion made by William Bastian and duly seconded to indefinitely postpone Article 38. The vote on Article 38 carries. 9:37 PM ARTICLE 39: To see if the Town of Yarmouth will vote, consistent with Section 6 of the Agreement between the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth establishing a Regional School District as Amended in September, 2006 (hereinafter “Agreement”), to authorize an amendment to, and 66 to amend, Section 13 of said Agreement by striking the first sentence, and replacing the language with the following: “Subject to the provisions of this Section 13 and Section 14, all pupils in grades Kindergarten through three shall receive their education in facilities that are location in the respective towns in which the pupils reside, except that in the case of children with special needs, the Committee may provide for other appropriate arrangements,” so as to no longer require the education of pupils in grades four through eight in facilities that are located in the respective towns in which the pupils reside, to approve and to authorize any necessary action by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee to effectuate this provision, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Acting on Article 39. On motion made by Erik Tolley and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move that the Town of Yarmouth vote, consistent with Section 6 of the Agreement between the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth establishing a Regional School District as amended in September, 2006 (hereinafter “Agreement”), to authorize an amendment to, and to amend, Section 13 of said Agreement by striking the first sentence, and replacing the language with the following: “ Subject to the provisions of this section 13 and section 14, all pupils in grades kindergarten through three shall receive their education in facilities that are located in the respective towns in which the pupils reside, except that in the case of children with special needs, the Committee may provide for other appropriate arrangements,” so as to no longer require the education of pupils in grades four through eight in facilities that are located in the respective towns in which the pupils reside, and to approve and to authorize any necessary action by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee to effectuate this provision. The vote on Article 39 carries unanimously. 9:44 PM ARTICLE 40: To see if the Town of Yarmouth will vote, notwithstanding Sections 4 and 10 of the Agreement Between the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth Establishing a Regional School District as Amended in September, 2006 (hereinafter “Agreement”), to provide for a one-year adjustment to the percentage excess and deficiency distribution between the Town of Dennis and the Town of Yarmouth, under which the Town of Dennis is presently assigned thirty-five percent (35%) and under which the Town of Yarmouth is presently assigned sixty-five percent (65%) to allow for a revised excess and deficiency distribution between the Town of Dennis and the Town of Yarmouth, under which the Town of Dennis would be assigned ninety-five percent (95%) and under which the Town of Yarmouth would be assigned five percent (5%) where the total excess and deficiency was $1,000,000 for FY2010 and is estimated to be $1,000,000 for FY2011, to approve and to authorize any necessary action by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee to effectuate this provision, or to take any other action relative thereto. (D-Y Regional School District) Acting on Article 40. On motion made by Erik Tolley and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends, to move that the Town of Yarmouth vote, notwithstanding Sections 4 and 10 of the Agreement between the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth establishing a Regional School District as amended in September, 2006 (hereinafter “Agreement”), to provide for a one- year adjustment to the percentage excess and deficiency distribution between the Town of Dennis and the Town of Yarmouth, under which the Town of Dennis is presently assigned thirty- five percent (35%) and under which the Town of Yarmouth is presently assigned sixty-five percent (65%) to allow for a revised excess and deficiency distribution between the Town of Dennis and the Town of Yarmouth, under which the Town of Dennis would be assigned five percent (5%), and under the Town of Yarmouth would be assigned ninety-five percent (95%), where the total excess and deficiency was $1,000,000 for FY 2010 and is estimated to be 67 $1,000,000.00 for FY2011, and to approve and to authorize any necessary action by the Dennis- Yarmouth Regional School Committee to effectuate this provision. The vote on Article 40 carries unanimously. 9:50 PM On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the Annual Town Meeting. The vote on adjournment of the Annual Town Meeting carries unanimously 9:50 PM AND, also, in the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof at four public places, one on the north side of Town and three on the south side and also by publication in the Yarmouth Register at least seven days before the time of holding said meeting, as aforesaid. Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of Yarmouth, hereto affixed this 25th day of March 2010. James Hoben, Chairman E. Suzanne McAuliffe Erik Tolley Aubrey Groskopf Jerome Sullivan Town of Yarmouth Board of Selectmen ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS MAY 11, 2010 NAME OF CANDIDATE PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 PREC. 4 PREC. 5 PREC. 6 PREC. 7 TOTAL SELECTMAN 3 Years William J. Moran 206 252 206 253 220 169 256 1562 Tracy A. Post 545 581 394 532 385 295 697 3429 Curtis F. Sears, Jr. 601 464 340 421 316 269 714 3125 Write-In 4 3 2 2 11 Blanks 324 291 180 277 227 143 381 1823 Total 1680 1588 1120 1486 1150 876 2050 9950 D-Y Regional School District Committee 3 Years Geraldine M. Bastian 358 314 237 279 213 141 430 1972 John C. Henderson, III 429 413 285 414 319 263 508 2631 Write-Ins 0 1 1 1 0 1 4 Blanks 53 66 38 49 42 34 86 368 Total 840 794 560 743 575 438 1025 4975 Registered Voters 2415 2661 1978 2349 2260 2078 2863 16,604 D-Y Regional School District Committee 1 Year Andrea V. St. Germain 589 573 407 527 402 292 726 3516 Write-In 9 2 3 13 2 2 6 37 Blanks 242 219 150 203 171 144 293 1422 Total 840 794 560 743 575 438 1025 4975 Yarmouth Housing Authority 5 Years John L. Reed 604 596 420 540 413 308 755 3636 Write-Ins 3 1 1 4 2 0 3 14 Blanks 233 197 139 199 160 130 267 1325 Total 840 794 560 743 575 438 1025 4975 QUESTION 1 Exempt Debt for various project Yes 460 366 269 347 292 214 518 2466 No 373 415 278 381 273 221 488 2429 68 Blanks 7 13 13 15 10 3 19 80 Total 840 794 560 743 575 438 1025 4975 QUESTION 2 Override for school $952,810.00 Yes 426 335 233 318 239 177 482 2210 No 409 445 320 417 323 257 530 2701 Blanks 5 14 7 8 13 4 13 64 Total 840 794 560 743 575 438 1025 4975 QUESTION 3 Override for school $1,552,810.00 Yes 312 263 176 255 200 138 374 1718 No 476 491 359 464 352 284 609 3035 Blanks 52 40 25 24 23 16 42 222 Total 840 794 560 743 575 438 1025 4975 QUESTION 4 Override $950,000.for various departments Yes 445 363 295 358 285 212 520 2478 No 388 424 258 382 282 220 495 2449 Blanks 7 7 7 3 8 6 10 48 Total 840 794 560 743 575 438 1025 4975 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS July 26, 2010 Barnstable, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable, Greetings, In the name of the of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Mattacheese Middle School Building in said Town, Monday, the 26th day of July 2010 at six-thirty o’clock (6:30 p.m.) in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles. Prior to the meeting the Moderator went over the procedure of how the meeting would be run. The Moderator asked that everyone stand and say the pledge of allegiance. The Special Town Meeting came to order at 6:40 PM at Mattacheese Middle School, Daniel E. Horgan, and Moderator presiding. The warrant was read by the Moderator. The Board of Selectman Chairman, Erik Tolley made an opening statement. The Finance Committee did not make an opening statement. ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town of Yarmouth will vote to amend Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting of 2010 (FY11) PS-8 by changing $225,000 to $125,000 and further amend Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting of 2010 (FY11) PS-9 from $225,000 to $125,000. Acting on Article 1. On motion made by Aubrey Groskopf and duly seconded, the Board of Selectman and Finance Committee recommend, to move to amend Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting of 2010 PS-8 69 by changing $225,000.00 to $100,000.00 and further to amend Article 5 of the Annual Town Meeting of 2010 (FY11) PS-9 from $225,000.00 to $100,000.00. The vote on Article 1 carries by the requisite majority. 7:50 PM ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds, and appropriate the sum of $24,696,914 to fund Yarmouth’s share of the Fiscal 2011 Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District assessment, subject to an override of Proposition 2 ½ in the amount of $503,302. Acting on Article 2. On motion made by Tracy Post and duly seconded, the Board of Selectman recommend and Finance Committee recommend 4-1 with the stipulation of the number of students verses the amount of money, to move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $24,497,406.00 to fund the Town of Yarmouth’s Assessment to Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District for FY11 and to fund such appropriation, raise and appropriate such sum with $503,302.00 subject to an override of Proposition 2 ½.. On motion made by Thomas Sullivan and duly seconded to move the question. The vote to move Article 2 carries by the requisite majority. 7:41 PM The vote on Article 2 carries by the requisite majority. 7:42 PM Christine Greeley made a motion for a sense of the meeting, and duly seconded, that the Town of Yarmouth seeks the creation of a Finance sub-committee on the DY Regional School Committee. The said committee to include at least 3 Yarmouth members, 2 of whom are School Committee members with, or eligible for, CPA certification and a third member from, or appointed by the Yarmouth Finance Committee. The Dennis members to be determined by the Town of Dennis. ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 6 of the 2010 ATM by adding under Cemetery Division $15,000 Crematory Design and specifications to be transferred and appropriated from Cemetery Perpetual Care. Acting on Article 3. On motion made by Curtis Sears and duly seconded, the Board of Selectman and Finance Committee recommend, to move Article 3 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 3 carries by the requisite majority. 8:14 PM ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 47-1 of the Yarmouth Code: Town Meeting -- Election of officers: appropriation of moneys, by eliminating the words “on the second Tuesday of May each year" and inserting the words “on the third Tuesday in May each year" and further in the second sentence eliminate the words “shall be held on the first Monday in May each year" and insert the words “shall be held on the first Monday in April of each year”. The paragraph would read “The Annual Town Meeting for the election of all Town officers shall be held in the several precincts, under the general election laws governing the election of State officers, on the third Tuesday in May of each year. The Annual Town Meeting for the appropriation of money for Town purposes and all other matters that may properly come before it shall be held on the first Monday in April of each year. The Meeting shall be opened by the Moderator and the Articles acted upon in the order in which they appear in the warrant, unless the meeting shall prescribe a different order." 70 Acting on Article 4. On motion made by Erik Tolley and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen recommend the Finance Committee does not recommend, to move Article 4 as printed in the warrant. The vote on Article 4 carries by the requisite majority. 8:36 PM ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 44 Selectmen by adding a new section 44-15 as follows: 44-15 Removal of appointed members of boards, commissions and committees. The Board of Selectmen, by affirmative vote of at least four of its members, may remove any member of a multi-member board, committee or commission appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The appointed member shall have the right to a public hearing if he or she so chooses. The removal of an appointed member of a board, committee or commission by the Board of Selectmen must be for cause. Acting on Article 5. On motion made by Suzanne McAuliffe and duly seconded, the Board of Selectman recommends the Finance Committee defers to the Selectman, to move Article 5 as printed in the warrant. On motion made by Harris Contos and duly seconded, to amend that the existing wording be struck and in its place the following be put: “that this body authorize the Town Moderator to appoint a committee of seven registered voters in town to examine the policy and devise procedures for the remove the member of a committee or a board; and that this be ready for an article at the next annual town meeting.” The vote on the amendment of Article 5 carries by the requisite majority. 8:52 PM The vote on Article 5 as amended carries by the requisite majority. 8:52 PM AND, also, in the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof at four public places, one on the north side of Town and three on the south side and also by publication in the Yarmouth Register at least fourteen days before the time of holding said meeting, as aforesaid. Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of Yarmouth, hereto affixed this 22th day of June 2010. Erik Tolley, Chairman E. Suzanne McAuliffe Tracy Post Aubrey Groskopf Curtis Sears Town of Yarmouth Board of Selectmen 71 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS JULY 27, 2010 PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 PREC. 4 PREC. 5 PREC. 6 PREC. 7 TOTAL QUESTION 1 OVERRIDE FOR D-Y REGIONAL SCHOOL $503,302.00? YES 461 335 201 289 246 184 472 2188 NO 329 393 244 379 273 230 447 2295 BLANK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 790 728 445 668 519 414 919 4483 Registered Voters 2437 2666 2006 2366 2282 2115 2897 16769 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 DEMOCRAT NAME OF CANDIDATE PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 PREC. 4 PREC. 5 PREC. 6 PREC. 7 TOTAL GOVENOR Deval L. Patrick 369 327 206 274 190 271 408 2045 Write-Ins Misc. 1 1 3 0 1 2 1 9 Timoth Cahill 1 3 2 10 4 1 3 24 Charles Baker 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 6 Jill Stein 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 Blanks 62 75 45 55 50 53 87 427 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 Registered Voters 2446 2678 2003 2360 2280 2126 2910 16803 % of Voters 18% 15% 13% 14% 11% 15% 17% 15% LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Timothy P. Murray 366 332 217 288 190 280 393 2066 Write-Ins Misc. 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 6 Timothy Cahill 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Richard Tisei 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 Blanks 67 74 40 52 54 45 105 437 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 ATTORNEY GENERAL Martha Coakley 359 337 208 282 184 265 401 2036 Write-Ins Misc. 0 0 3 0 2 1 2 8 James McKenna 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 6 Blanks 74 69 49 56 59 61 95 463 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 SECRETARY OF STATE William Francis Galvin 369 339 223 295 202 281 407 2116 Write-Ins Misc. 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 4 William Campbell 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 64 67 36 45 43 46 91 392 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 TREASURER Steven Grossman 241 213 136 180 124 165 278 1337 Stephen J. Murphy 113 147 87 129 89 118 132 815 Write-Ins Misc. 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 Karen Polito 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 79 47 35 31 33 44 88 357 72 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 AUDITOR Suzanne M. Bump 142 166 91 144 89 132 188 952 Guy William Glodis 178 142 93 123 78 98 183 895 Mike Lake 52 56 35 42 36 54 51 326 Write-Ins Misc. 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 Mary Connaughton 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Blanks 61 42 40 31 42 43 77 336 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS TENTH DISTRICT William R. Keating 83 134 72 112 82 110 133 726 Robert A. O'Leary 339 258 182 221 158 206 352 1716 Write-Ins Misc. 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 Jeffrey Perry 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 5 Blanks 11 14 4 6 6 11 12 64 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 COUNCILLOR FIRST DISTRICT Oliver P. Cipollini, Jr. 186 169 101 145 96 153 187 1037 Jeffrey T. Gregory 13 22 11 7 14 12 25 104 Thomas J. Hallahan 31 44 33 51 19 32 46 256 Walter D. Moniz 18 17 15 22 12 14 19 117 Patricia L. Mosca 77 94 55 84 55 59 99 523 Write-Ins Misc 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 Blanks Blanks 107 61 44 30 50 58 123 473 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT CAPE & ISLANDS DISTRICT Sheila R. Lyons 134 157 85 147 96 148 138 905 Daniel A. Wolf 274 231 164 188 135 166 341 1499 Blanks 25 19 11 5 15 14 20 109 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT FIRST BARNSTABLE DISTRICT Cleon H. Turner 384 337 287 398 1406 Write-Ins Misc. 0 0 2 2 4 Blanks 49 70 51 99 269 Total 433 407 340 499 1679 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT SECOND BARNSTABLE DISTRICT Demetrius J. Atsalis 198 196 274 668 Write-Ins Misc. 2 0 1 3 Jeffrey Perry 1 0 1 Blanks 60 49 53 162 Total 260 246 328 834 DISTRICT ATTORNEY CAPE & ISLANDS DISTRICT Write-Ins Misc. 3 3 1 3 1 3 2 16 Michael O'Keefe 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 Blanks 428 403 258 337 245 325 497 2493 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 SHERIFF BARNSTABLE COUNTY Write-Ins Misc. 0 4 2 3 1 3 2 15 James Cummings 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 6 Blanks 430 401 257 337 245 325 497 2492 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 COUNTY COMMISSIONER BARNSTABLE COUNTY Write-Ins Misc. 3 5 3 2 1 2 3 19 William Dotherty 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Blanks 429 402 256 338 245 326 496 2492 Total 433 407 260 340 246 328 499 2513 73 REPUBLICAN NAME OF CANDIDATE PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 PREC. 4 PREC. 5 PREC. 6 PREC. 7 TOTAL GOVERNOR Charles D. Baker 374 420 242 356 270 287 516 2465 Write-Ins Misc. 2 1 1 0 0 0 4 8 Timothy Cahill 0 2 0 1 2 1 1 7 Jill Stein 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 Deval Patrick 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Blanks 30 41 23 24 25 25 42 210 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 Registered Voters 2446 2678 2003 2360 2280 2126 2910 16803 % of Voters 17% 17% 13% 16% 13% 15% 19% 16% LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Richard R. Tisei 343 390 226 327 240 260 449 2235 Write-Ins Misc. 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 Keith Davis 0 1 0 0 4 1 4 10 Blanks 63 74 39 53 54 52 111 446 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 ATTORNEY GENERAL Write-Ins 3 3 5 6 0 2 5 24 Guy Carbone 5 1 1 3 2 0 10 22 James P. McKenna 39 32 73 39 49 41 52 325 Martha Coakley 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 Blanks 359 429 185 333 246 271 497 2320 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 SECRETARY OF STATE William C. Campbell 323 379 219 316 232 243 432 2144 Write-Ins 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 Blanks 83 85 47 65 66 71 131 548 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 TREASURER Karyn E. Polito 333 382 232 320 237 257 458 2219 Write-Ins Misc. 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 Blanks 72 83 34 61 60 56 106 472 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 AUDITOR Mary Z. Connaughton 319 362 216 297 229 243 417 2083 Kamal Jain 25 34 25 33 28 24 56 225 Write-Ins 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Guy Glodis 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 Blanks 58 69 25 50 40 47 91 380 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS TENTH DISTRICT Robert E. Hayden, III 6 14 2 5 2 11 10 50 Raymond Kasperowicz 6 10 9 9 4 5 17 60 Joseph Daniel Malone 77 109 52 77 70 66 107 558 Jeffrey Davis Perry 314 326 201 287 217 228 424 1997 Write-Ins 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Robert O'Leary 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Blanks 3 4 1 3 5 4 6 26 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 COUNCILLOR FIRST DISTRICT Charles Oliver Cipollini 258 303 175 248 174 186 332 1676 Joseph Anthony Ureneck 63 71 49 72 59 52 88 454 Write-Ins 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Blanks 85 91 42 61 64 76 144 563 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 74 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT CAPE & ISLANDS DISTRICT James H. Crocker, Jr. 244 277 178 229 183 203 341 1655 Eric R. Steinhilber 114 133 72 123 90 80 157 769 Write-Ins 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 Blanks 46 54 16 29 25 31 66 267 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT FIRST BARNSTABLE DISTRICT Patrick J. Foran 323 378 323 446 1470 Blanks 83 87 58 118 346 Total 406 465 381 564 1816 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT SECOND BARNSTABLE DISTRICT James F. Munafo, Jr. 207 223 237 667 Write-Ins Misc 0 2 1 3 Blanks 59 73 76 208 Total 266 298 314 878 DISTRICT ATTORNEY CAPE & ISLANDS DISTRICT Michael D. O'Keefe 340 393 225 329 239 250 447 2223 Write-Ins Misc. 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 6 Blanks 66 70 40 51 59 63 116 465 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 SHEREIFF BARNSTABLE COUNTY James M. Cummings 345 390 226 328 251 261 457 2258 Write-Ins Misc. 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 6 Blanks 60 73 40 52 47 52 106 430 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 COUNTY COMMISSIONER BARNSTABLE COUNTY William Doherty 322 391 220 320 239 246 441 2179 Write-Ins Misc. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Brian Braginton-Smith 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Blanks 84 74 46 61 59 67 120 511 Total 406 465 266 381 298 314 564 2694 LIBERTARIAN NAME OF CANDIDATE PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 PREC. 4 PREC. 5 PREC. 6 PREC. 7 TOTAL GOVERNOR Charles Baker 1 1 2 Timothy Cahill 1 1 Blanks 1 1 2 Total 1 2 1 1 5 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR William Galvin 1 1 Blanks 2 1 1 4 Total 1 2 1 1 5 ATTORNEY GENERAL Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 SECRETARY OF STATE Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 TREASURER Karyn Polito 1 1 Blanks 1 1 1 1 4 Total 1 2 1 1 5 AUDITOR Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS TENTH DISTRICT 75 Joseph Malone 1 1 2 William Keating 1 1 Jeffrey Perry 1 1 2 Blanks Total 1 2 1 1 5 COUNCILLOR FIRST DISTRICT Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT CAPE & ISLANDS DISTRICT Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT FIRST BARNSTABLE DISTRICT Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 DISTRICT ATTORNEY CAPE & ISLANDS DISTRICT Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 SHEREIFF BARNSTABLE COUNTY Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 COUNTY COMMISSIONER BARNSTABLE COUNTY Blanks 1 2 1 1 5 Total 1 2 1 1 5 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS September 29, 2010 Barnstable, ss To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable, Greetings, In the name of the of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Mattacheese Middle School Building in said Town, Wednesday, the 29th day of September 2010 at six-thirty o’clock (6:30 p.m.) in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles. Prior to the meeting the Moderator went over the procedure of how the meeting would be run. The Moderator asked that everyone stand and say the pledge of allegiance and then we had a moment of silence for Ann Bolduc who was the Clerk in Precinct 1 for the elections and Robert Weston who was the electrical inspector for many years both passed away today. The Special Town Meeting came to order at 6:38 PM at Mattacheese Middle School, Daniel E. Horgan, Moderator presiding. The warrant was read by the Moderator. The following Chairman’s made opening statements Board of Selectmen, Erik Tolley, Finance Committee, Carlene Veara and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional District School Committee, James Dykeman. 76 ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town of Yarmouth will vote to adjust the amounts voted in Article 5 of the 2010 Yarmouth Annual Town Meeting by reducing line items by up to $357,000, transferring sums from available funds or take any other action thereon. Acting on Article 1. On motion made by Eric Tolley and duly seconded, the Board of Selectmen 4-1 and Finance Committee recommend, to move that the Town vote to reduce the following line items in Article 5 of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting: MF-3 Assessors Wages revised appropriation $228,550.00, MF-10 Collector Wages revised appropriation $201,273.00, CD-8 Community Development Wages revised appropriation $314,613.00, CS-1 Library Wages revised appropriation $470,328.00, CS-3 Natural Resources Wages revised appropriation $499,137.00, CS-9 Recreation Expenses revised appropriation $38,067.00, MI-1 Building Dept. Wages revised appropriation $371,508.00, MI-3 Board of Health revised appropriation $248,420.00, PW-3 Cemetery Wages revised appropriation $121,417.00, PW-6 Engineering Wages revised appropriation $380,600.00, PW-8 Highway Wages revised appropriation $624,143.00, PW-19 Sanitation Wages revised appropriation $349,232.00, PW-17 Building & Grounds Expense revised appropriation $154,146.00, PW-22 Recycling Wages revised appropriation $105,444.00. The vote on Article 1 carries by the requisite majority. 7:01PM ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and appropriate a sum of money to fund the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District for FY’11. Operation Actual FY’09 Appropriated FY’10 Certified FY’11 $22,561,567 $23,144,104 $24,350,908 Acting on Article 2. On motion made by Eric Tolley and duly seconded, the Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend, to move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $24,294,999.00 to fund the FY11 assessment from the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. The vote on Article 2 carries by the requisite majority. 7:10 PM On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the Special Town Meeting. The vote to adjourn carries unanimously. 7:10 PM AND, also, in the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof at four public places, one on the north side of Town and three on the south side and also by publication in the Yarmouth Register at least fourteen days before the time of holding said meeting, as aforesaid. Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of Yarmouth, hereto affixed this 31st day of August, 2010. Erik Tolley, Chairman E. Suzanne McAuliffe Tracy Post Aubrey Groskopf Curtis Sears Town of Yarmouth Board of Selectmen 77 STATE ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS NOVEMBER 2, 2010 NAME OF CANDIDATE PREC. 1 PREC. 2 PREC. 3 PREC. 4 PREC. 5 PREC. 6 PREC. 7 TOTAL GOVERNOR & LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Patrick and Murray 786 743 499 662 557 552 880 4679 Baker and Tisei 814 900 561 708 653 643 1053 5332 Cahill and Loscocco 120 139 94 154 127 89 150 873 Stein and Purcell 20 23 18 23 25 16 12 137 Write-In 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 Blanks 23 16 12 11 20 12 22 116 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 Registered Voters 2466 2680 2017 2386 2290 2147 2953 16939 % of Voters 71% 68% 59% 65% 60% 61% 72% 66% ATTORNEY GENERAL Martha Coakely 999 991 654 885 747 730 1158 6164 James P. McKenna 728 797 510 646 597 559 922 4759 Write-In 0 2 0 0 1 2 1 6 Blanks 36 33 20 27 37 21 37 211 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 SECRETARY OF STATE William Francis Galvin 1046 1051 680 944 771 776 1178 6446 William C. Campbell 618 671 439 528 521 475 803 4055 James D. Henderson 40 43 29 42 37 31 51 273 Write-In 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Blanks 59 58 36 43 53 30 86 365 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 TREASURER Steven Grossman 820 788 508 714 610 593 889 4922 Karyn E. Polito 877 976 634 791 710 682 1147 5817 Write-In 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 Blanks 66 58 42 52 62 37 82 399 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 AUDITOR Suzanne M. Bump 743 743 488 664 571 570 800 4579 Mary Z. Connaughton 847 904 571 739 650 633 1121 5465 Nathanel Alexander Fortune 65 62 47 60 60 43 49 386 Write-In 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 7 Blanks 108 114 78 93 101 66 143 703 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS TENTH DISTRICT William R. Keating 811 784 529 681 609 579 899 4892 Jeffrey Davis Perry 802 896 559 752 635 635 1067 5346 Maryanne Lewis 68 69 44 70 82 46 75 454 Joe Van Nes 17 9 9 10 14 12 12 83 James A. Sheets 20 17 14 13 12 15 19 110 Write-In 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 8 Blanks 42 45 29 31 29 25 46 247 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 COUNCILLOR FIRST DISTRICT Charles Oliver Cipollini 756 842 530 690 630 579 994 5021 Oliver P. Cipollini, Jr. 803 790 553 715 626 633 851 4971 Write-In 1 4 1 1 0 1 6 14 Blanks 203 187 100 152 126 99 267 1134 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT CAPE & ISLANDS DISTRICT James H. Crocker, Jr. 747 877 557 718 642 622 977 5140 78 Daniel A. Wolf 964 878 580 780 676 649 1069 5596 Write-In 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Blanks 52 68 47 59 64 41 72 403 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 REPRESENTATIVE IN GEREAL COURT FIRST BARNSTABLE DISTRICT Cleon H. Turner 972 899 794 1020 3685 Patrick J. Foran 733 860 707 1012 3312 Write-In 1 0 1 0 2 Blanks 57 64 56 86 263 Total 1763 1823 1558 2118 7262 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT SECOND BARNSTABLE DISTRICT Demetrius J. Atsalis 660 787 756 2203 James F. Munafo, Jr. 472 529 509 1510 Write-In 0 0 2 2 Blanks 52 66 45 163 Total 1184 1382 1312 3878 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Michael D. O'Keefe 1302 1456 910 1224 1054 998 1609 8553 Write-In 12 12 11 5 6 5 9 60 Blanks 449 355 263 329 322 309 500 2527 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 SHERIFF BARNSTABLE COUNTY James M. Cummings 1274 1413 903 1196 1050 995 1581 8412 Write-In 12 10 3 2 5 3 7 42 Blanks 477 400 278 360 327 314 530 2686 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 COUNTY COMMISSIONER BARNSTABLE COUNTY William Doherty 1237 1377 890 1168 995 970 1529 8166 Write-In 9 7 5 1 5 5 5 37 Blanks 517 439 289 389 382 337 584 2937 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 BARNSTABLE ASSEMBLY DELEGATES YARMOUTH Spyro Mitrokostas 1242 1345 879 1150 1025 958 1491 8090 Write-In 3 9 4 5 3 6 6 36 Blanks 518 469 301 403 354 348 621 3014 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 QUESTION 1 REMOVE SALES TAX ON ALCOHOLIC Yes 966 995 669 879 770 728 1155 6162 No 652 651 411 550 490 489 779 4022 Blanks 145 177 104 129 122 95 184 956 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 QUESTION 2 REMOVE SINGLE COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT Yes 655 664 464 563 533 451 729 4059 No 1030 1061 645 905 783 791 1254 6469 Blanks 78 98 75 90 66 70 135 612 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 QUESTION 3 REDUCE STATE SALES TAX TO 3% Yes 761 793 571 710 636 631 924 5026 No 966 984 573 791 698 654 1106 5772 Blanks 36 46 40 57 48 27 88 342 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 QUESTION 4 REVISIONS BARNSTABLE COUNTY CHARTER Yes 1243 1184 785 967 880 873 1334 7266 No 266 345 221 329 261 218 356 1996 Blanks 254 294 178 262 241 221 428 1878 Total 1763 1823 1184 1558 1382 1312 2118 11140 79 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 23, 2010 Barnstable, ss. To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable: Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who reside in the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District and are qualified to vote in elections and in Town affairs, to meet at the Yarmouth Port Fire Station #2 Meeting Room, in said Town of Yarmouth on Tuesday, the twenty-third of November next from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., then and there to act on the following business: 1. The election of one member to the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee for a term of four years. Polling place open from 6:00 P.M., then and there to act on the following business: 2. Other motions or resolutions from the floor. Polls opened at 6:00 P.M. for the election of one member of the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee for a term of four years. The meeting of the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee did not take place as no registered voters appeared to vote. The polls closed at 7:00 P.M. No votes were cast therefore the election is null and void. Also in the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof at three places with the Historic District, including the South Yarmouth Post Office, the Yarmouth Port Post Office and the Yarmouth Port Village Store; also by publication in the Register at least fourteen days before the time of holding said meeting as aforesaid. Hereof, fail not, and make return of this warrant with your doing thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands and seal of the Town of Yarmouth, hereto affixed this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord two thousand and ten. Board of Selectmen Town of Yarmouth Aubrey Groskopf Curtis Sears, Jr. Suzanne McAuliffe Tracy Post Erik Tolley 80 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals operates under the Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw as well as the Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 40A and 40B (a copy of the Zoning Bylaw is available online at the Towns web site, www.yarmouth.ma.us). The responsibilities of the Board of Appeals are to hear and decide petitions for Special Permits and Variances from the terms of the Bylaw and also Appeals from the decision of the Building Inspector, as well as applications for Comprehensive Permits for affordable housing developments. The Board consists of five regular members (appointed for staggered five year terms), plus alternate members (appointed for one year terms), all of whom are volunteers appointed by the Selectmen. The Board is scheduled to meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. The public is always welcome to attend the hearings. The Boards meetings are broadcast live on Channel 18, the Public Access Television Station, and re-broadcast periodically throughout the week, and now available on the web at www.yarmouth.ma.us The Zoning Administrators are an arm of the Board of Appeals and are appointed by the Board of Appeals subject to confirmation by the Selectmen. The Zoning Administrators carry out the same functions as the Board of Appeals, operating under the same laws and procedures, but generally handle the less controversial or less complex cases. The Board's Zoning Administrators are currently Mr. Joseph Sarnosky and Mrs. Diane Moudouris. The Board is chaired by Steven DeYoung and Sean Igoe as the elected Vice-Chairman. The Board also welcomed two new Alternates, Robert Howard and Bryant Palmer who have each served unselfishly over the last 12 months. During the year 2010 the Board of Appeals heard a total of 54 applications. Of these, 49 were granted (in whole or in part) while 3 were denied, 2 were withdrawn. Among some of the projects approved by the Board were the approval of the conversion of the Jolly Captain Condominium/Motor Lodge to convert condominium/hotel use to condominium multi-family use and, construction of a new “Lodge Building” as part of the existing Municipal Recreation Facility. The Zoning Board of Appeals also met with the Planning Board in an effort to encourage dialogue and identify common issues/concerns and is most appreciative of this opportunity and for the professional and responsive cooperation from the Town Planner, Mr. Terry Sylvia, for his willingness to respond to inquiries made, from time-to-time, by the Zoning Board of Appeals Board Members. I wish to thank our Regular and Alternate members and our Office Administrator, Sandi Clark, for their dedicated and conscientious service to the Town throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Steven DeYoung, Chairman Sandi Clark, Office Administrator Regular Members: Alternate Members: Steven DeYoung, Chair Richard Neitz Sean Igoe, Vice Chair Bryant Palmer Diane Moudouris Robert Howard Joseph Sarnosky Debra Martin 82 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Department of Community Development is responsible for overseeing the Town’s long- range planning efforts, economic development, affordable housing and historic preservation initiatives as well as administering programmatic funding that is utilized to enhance the overall quality of life within the Town. Department of Community Development staff works with a number of Boards and Committees including the following: Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Old Kings Highway Committee, Historical Commission, Community Preservation Committee, Design Review Committee, Community and Economic Development Committee, Community Housing Committee, and most recently the Affordable Housing Trust. Collectively and individually, these regulatory boards and advisory committees are responsible for regulating and shaping the Town’s commercial and residential development and redevelopment. Over the course of the year, the Community Development Department has been involved in a number of interesting projects and initiatives that will positively impact the community in both the short- and long-term. Staff actively worked with representatives of the Red Jacket Resort on their plans for the redevelopment of the Red Jacket and Blue Water/Edge of Sea/Riviera properties along South Shore Drive and provided support for the project as it underwent review with the Cape Cod Commission. This project, perhaps the largest redevelopment project in Yarmouth’s history, will improve the Town’s lodging stock and will stimulate others to invest in the Town’s tourism economy. Working collaboratively with the Planning Board and the Community and Economic Development Committee, staff worked to continue long-range planning efforts along Route 28, incorporating feedback from past consultants and the Cape Cod Commission. The result has been the identification of a central district consisting of a mix of uses that will provide a pedestrian oriented destination with amenities for residents and visitors and the marina area as a western gateway to this area. These planning efforts are integral to the Town’s Local Comprehensive Plan as well as the implementation of the Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and to the securing of low-interest funding for the wastewater system itself. Staff supported the implementation of programming made possible through the Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund (TRPF) adopted in 2008 to preserve and grow the Town’s tourism economy. Overseen by the Community and Economic Development Committee, the TRPF is funded by local option taxes on motels and restaurants. Existing funds are being utilized to improve Gateway areas to Town that welcome residents and travelers as well as that direct them to the Town’s waterfront and to better market the community as a tourist destination and to encourage special events that attract visitors. Over the past year, the Department has continued to work on a variety of affordable housing issues including monitoring and updating the Town’s subsidized housing inventory, monitoring resale of affordable homes, working with parties interested in developing affordable housing in Town, and assisting Yarmouth residents acquire affordable housing. The Community Development Department serves as the liaison between the Town and state and regional housing entities and also works with the development community to help them navigate relevant state and local regulations as well as to ensure that all projects are consistent with community character and housing needs. Of note, staff spent considerable time this past year assisting proponents of motel redevelopment projects, the redevelopment of the John Simpkins School, and monitoring of affordable housing developments including Mill Pond and Swan Pond villages. 83 Staff continued to administer the Town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Preservation Act (CPA) program. CDBG grant funds were utilized for septic rehabilitation, septic pumping, meals on wheels, and affordable housing. CDBG funding must benefit low- and moderate-income households or persons. CPA funds may be used to fund affordable housing, open space, historic preservation and recreation programs. Additional information is provided in the Community Preservation Committee’s report. Funded through the CPA, the Taylor Bray Farm farmhouse rehabilitation project made significant progress during the year, in large part due to the volunteer committee that successfully completed the interior “take down” to provide a better understanding of the building’s structural deficits and identified a phased plan for the rehabilitation which has been successfully bid. During FY10 the Department of Community Development budget was cut by 16% versus FY09 levels, resulting in the loss of one administrative position (to the Conservation Commission) and a corresponding reassignment of workload among remaining staff. Staff has ably adapted to this change and I would like to thank my staff for their willingness to adapt and work together to make this adjustment. Looking forward to the year ahead, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers that comprise the many boards and committees that are staffed through the Department of Community Developments and all its divisions for their dedication to making the Town of Yarmouth a great community. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Greene, Director PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board had another very busy and productive year in 2010. Officers of the Board were: Tracy Post, Chairman; Curt Sears, Vice-Chairman; and Thomas Roche, Clerk. Ms Post and Mr. Sears both left the Planning Board in May to take up their responsibilities as elected members of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Roche then took up the duties of Chairman, Mr. DiPersio became Vice-Chairman, and the duties of the Clerk were passed to Mr. Shea. Full board membership was achieved with the appointment of Mr. Norman Weare and with the appointment of Mr. Brad Goodwin, who had previously served on the Planning Board from 1994 to 2009. In the 2010 calendar year, the Planning Board held 11 business meetings, 35 workshops and 5 public hearings. The Board acted on 2 Approval Not Required (ANR) plans and 1 definitive subdivision plan, creating 8 new lots. The Planning Board held 2 Design Review public hearings and presented 4 zoning articles at the Annual Town Meeting in May, 2010. A comparison of the number of Planning Board actions taken over the last 3 years is provided, below. Planning Board Actions 2008 - 2010 2008 2009 2010 Business meetings 21 17 11 Workshop meetings 13 15 35 Public hearings 1 8 5 Approval Not Required Plans 6 2 2 Preliminary Subdivisions 1 1 0 Definitive Subdivisions 1 0 1 84 New lots created 8 3 8 Special Permits 1 1 0 R.O.A.D. Projects 1 1 0 Design Review Hearings 0 0 2 Scenic Road Hearings 1 0 0 Articles Presented at Town Meetings 3 5 4 Board members also attended various training sessions and met with other Town boards and committees on items of mutual interest and concern. Planning Board members served on other Town committees and worked for other community groups as well. Mr. Vincent served on the Capital Budget Committee, the Marina Committee, and on an ad hoc Residential Wind Energy Committee. Mr. Roche served as the Board's representative to the Community Preservation Committee, as an alternate on the Board of Appeals and on the Design Standards ad hoc. While still a Planning Board member, Mr. Sears served on the Capital Budget Committee, on the Marina Committee and as a regular member (and Chairman) of the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Vincent took over the Capital Budget Committee and Marina Committee duties and Mr. Roche took over as representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Ms. Post served as the Board's representative on the Community and Economic Development Committee and those duties were transferred to Mr. Driscoll when she left the Board. Mr. DiPersio served on the Design Standards ad hoc committee, the Design Review Committee and the Integrated Water Resource Protection Committee and Mr. Weare served as the Board’s representative on the Community Housing Committee. The Board thanks staff for their assistance and looks forward to another busy and productive year. Respectfully submitted, Thomas Roche, Chairman Chris Vincent Thomas DiPersio, Vice-Chairman Norman Weare John Shea, Clerk Brad Goodwin Kenneth Driscoll Outgoing members: Tracy Post and Curtis Sears AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST The Yarmouth Affordable Housing Trust was established in fall 2007, pursuant to a Town Meeting Vote as provided for by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill, Chapter 491 of the Acts of 2004 (MGL c. 44 Sec 55C). The purpose of the Trust is to provide for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in municipalities for the benefit of low and moderate income households. For Yarmouth specifically, the Trust looks to take advantage of the flexibility inherent in a Housing Trust by creating and funding housing opportunities that need action more quickly than a yearly Town Meeting may allow. The 2010 Yarmouth Affordable Housing Trust members were the Town Administrator, Robert C. Lawton, Jr., a Board of Selectmen representative, Curt F. Sears, Jr., a representative from the Community Housing Committee, Sharon Ladley, and a representative from the Community Preservation Committee, Thomas Roche. In 2010 Bailey Boyd Associates continued to serve as consultant to the Trust. The Trust dedicated their time and resources on the following programs: 85 • Housing Buy-Down Program: One of the major focuses of the Trust, the Buy-Down program takes advantage of the current lull in the real estate market, buys existing homes scattered throughout established residential Yarmouth neighborhoods, performs any needed repairs or upgrades to make sure the homes meet the Trust’s high construction standards, deed-restricts the homes with a Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Local Initiative Program (LIP) Deed Rider, then re-sells affordably to qualified buyers selected via affirmative fair housing marketing. The program has completed eight transactions to date, so there are now eight great affordable Yarmouth homes scattered throughout various residential neighborhoods with qualified families living in them, and the homes are deed restricted in perpetuity. The Trust is currently working on three additional home purchases (target for sale to qualified buyer households winter/spring 2011). This program is truly a win-win-win: a win for the buyers in that they are purchasing solid homes at affordable prices, a win for Yarmouth as affordable housing helps maintain the fabric of the community and pride-of-homeownership contributes to the upkeep and betterment of Yarmouth neighborhoods, and a win for the local real estate market as the program is a ready-willing buyer. • Affordable Rental Program: This program rehabilitated three aging rental units on Wilfin Road and converted them to permanent year-round affordable housing. To accomplish this, the Trust partnered with a local private developer in a funding capacity and supplied a loan as well as a grant. In return, the Trust received a permanent deed restriction on all three units. • Regional Ready Renters List: Toward the end of the year, the Trust allocated funding for the Town to subscribe to the mid-Cape Regional Ready Renters List. The affirmatively marketed program is administered by the Cape Cod Commission. It will provide Yarmouth residents with improved access to affordable rental units in Yarmouth and surrounding Towns, and likewise provide Yarmouth landlords of affordable units access to an affirmatively marketed list, thus satisfying the one of the State’s requirements for fair housing. • Affordable Housing Preservation: The Trust purchased two existing affordable homes in order to preserve the affordability. Build in the German Hills and Setucket Pine neighborhoods, these two units were in danger of being lost to the program due to older, less effective deed riders. The Setucket Pines home was purchased by the Trust in order to extend an expiring resale period. The Trust subsequently rehabilitated the home and sold it to an income eligible household. The Trust acquired the German Hills at foreclosure in late 2010 and will rehabilitate the unit in 2011 prior to resale. The Trust would like to thank our affordable housing consultant Leedara Zola of Bailey Boyd Associates for all her dedication and excellent work in creating and preserving safe and decent affordable housing in Yarmouth. We look forward to another productive year in 2011. Respectfully submitted, Robert C. Lawton, Jr., Chairman Sharon Ladley Thomas Roche Curt F. Sears, Jr. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Established by the Board of Selectmen in September 2005, the Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) is charged with working “to improve the quality and 86 attractiveness of new and existing development so as to enhance, sustain and broaden the economic base of the community, provide employment opportunities, and foster a deeper sense of community among all residents and businesses by encouraging the exchange of ideas on important community and quality of life issues”. The CEDC is also charged with working to coordinate community and economic development plans and their implementation with various Town boards as well as reviewing plans for consistency with the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP). Over the course of 2010, CEDC participated in a number of Community Development efforts that will provide many short- and long-term benefits for the Community. Highlights of these efforts are as follows: • Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund – CEDC actively participated in the discussions surrounding the adoption of increased and new local option taxes on motels and restaurants. As a result, the Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund (TRPF) was fully funded. These funds are being utilized to improve Gateway areas to Town that welcome residents and travelers as well as that direct them to the Town’s waterfront. Funds are also being utilized to better market the community as a tourist destination and to encourage special events that attract visitors. Accordingly, in May 2010, the CEDC voted to allocate $28,000 in funds to a variety of special events including the Marine Corp Battle Color Ceremony, the Yarmouth Farmers Market, the Yarmouth New Church Concert Series, the Painted Visions exhibit at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Family Fun Day at the West Yarmouth Library, and the Haunted Yarmouth Halloween Event. • South Shore Drive Redevelopment – CEDC actively participated in the review of plans for the redevelopment of the Red Jacket and Blue Water/Edge of Sea/Riviera properties along South Shore Drive and provided support for the project as it underwent review with the Cape Cod Commission. This project, perhaps the largest redevelopment project in Yarmouth’s history, will improve the Town’s lodging stock and will stimulate others to invest in the Town’s tourism economy. • Route 28 Activity Centers – working collaboratively with the Planning Board and staff from the Community Development Department, the CEDC worked to continue long- range planning efforts along Route 28, incorporating feedback from past consultants and the Cape Cod Commission. The result has been the identification of a central district consisting of a mix of uses that will provide a pedestrian oriented destination with amenities for residents and visitors and the marina area as a western gateway to this area. • Customer Service – CEDC reviewed the Town’s customer service reporting system and provided a number of recommendations to the Town Administrator as to how a more comprehensive customer service program could be implemented. • Local Comprehensive Plan – CEDC reviewed and commented on drafts of the Economic Development Section of the Local Comprehensive Plan. The CEDC met 20 times over the course of 2010 at regular meetings, workshops, and at a variety of public meetings. In addition, CEDC member John McCormack continued to serve as the committee’s representative to the Design Review Committee meeting as needed to review various commercial projects. I would like to thank CEDC’s membership and staff for their efforts through the year. Special thanks to Tracy Post who served as the Planning Board’s representative to CEDC since 2005. Ms. Post resigned upon election to the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen. Since that time, Ken Driscoll has been welcomed to the committee as the Planning Board representative. 87 Respectfully submitted, P.Q. Smith, Chair John Barker Ken Driscoll Robert DuBois Thomas George Jack Hynes Jack McCormack Tracy Post (resigned as of May, 2010) Karen M. Greene, Staff COMMUNITY HOUSING COMMITTEE The Yarmouth Community Housing Committee is responsible for the oversight and coordination of initiatives and projects that will increase the availability of and access to affordable housing in Yarmouth. To this end, the Committee continues to work closely with the Planning Board, the Yarmouth Housing Authority, the Yarmouth Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, the Community and Economic Development Committee as well as various non-profits such as Habitat for Humanity, Housing Assistance Corporation, Our First Home, and the Council to End Homelessness. In 2010, the Community Housing Committee used their meeting time to review potential affordable housing developments, oversee re-sales of existing affordable units, develop housing standards and bylaws, and to discuss housing needs in Yarmouth. The Community Housing Committee met in regular session 13 times in 2010 and twice at project sites. Working with staff from the Department of Community Development the Committee reviewed and commented on seven (7) affordable housing proposals, including the three (3) motel conversions, two (2) affordable accessory apartments, one (1) affordable lots and one (1) ROAD project with an affordable housing component. The Committee also watched over the resale and preservation of four existing affordable homes. In February the Committee approved the Affordable Housing Standards which were later approved as policy by the Board of Selectmen. Later in the year, the Committee recommended changes to the affordable lots bylaw to be presented at Annual Town Meeting in 2011. Lastly, all Committee members trained on the new Open Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest Law. Promoting affordable housing is a difficult task and the obstacles are so complex that it is inspiring to serve on a committee with an energetic and motivated group. I would like to thank the members of this committee for their hard work and welcome new members Scott MacLean and Norman Weare. We are always looking for a few new members! I would also like to thank Director of Community Development Karen M. Greene and Administrative Assistant Mary Waygan for all their support and hard work promoting affordable housing in Yarmouth. The committee looks forward to another productive year and your involvement as we work to meet the housing needs of our community. Respectfully submitted, Alan Aarons, Chairman Sharon Ladley Mary Ann Gray, Vice-Chairman Scott MacLean Mike Nardone, Clerk Nate Small Deborah Bellows Norm Weare, Planning Board Rep Ed Blackman, Housing Authority Rep Gloria Smith, Alternate Staff Member: Mary Waygan, Administrative Assistant 88 Installation of the Judah Baker Windmill wind shaft in November. COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Under the Community Preservation Act (CPA), the Town provides funding for eligible projects under the four categories of Community Housing, Historic Resources, Open Space, and Recreation. CPA funds are raised through a local property surcharge of 3% and State matching funds. The program generates more than one million dollars per year to improve Yarmouth’s character and the quality of life for its residents and visitors. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is charged with making project recommendations to Town Meeting based on many factors, including the overall community benefit and the ability to meet Committee goals as outlined in the Community Preservation Plan. A public hearing was held on September 30 to seek public input on project ideas and to solicit comments on the draft Community Preservation Plan. Nineteen regular business meetings were held and a majority of meeting time was spent monitoring active projects, reviewing new proposals, and approving contracts. This past year, eleven projects were approved at Town Meeting and they are described below. COMMUNITY HOUSING A $100,000 grant to Our First Home, Inc., a non-profit organization, to acquire vacant lots and create affordable single-family homes. Deposit of $236,000 into the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) Fund to create, preserve, and support affordable housing. Deposit of $430,000 into the MAHT Fund to purchase 5 single-family market rate homes and resell them at an affordable rate to income eligible households. HISTORIC RESOURCES Judah Baker Windmill: $23,500 to rehabilitate and reconstruct the tail pole, wagon wheel, wind shaft, and roof of the windmill. Gideon Gray Cemetery: $5,539 to locate and create a permanent memorial marker at the historic smallpox cemetery dating back to the 18th century. Historic Resource Inventory: $24,500 for the Town to conduct a resource survey to document the historical significance of properties and structures in the Town. The Town applied for 100% in matching grant funds from the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s Survey and Planning Grant program. Winslow Crocker and Thacher House Museums: Historic New England received $46,515 in CPA funds and $44,832 from an anonymous donor to replace both roofs in entirety. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Inc.: $400,000 in CPA funds was approved to reconstruct the former Owls Club building next to the Cultural Center building as an historically accurate educational wing. This grant requires $510,500 in matching funds to complete the project. First Congregational Church: $65,000 was approved to preserve the 1870’s building through a series of electrical upgrades. The building is located on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. Other matching funds totaling $59,000 will be used for handicap accessibility improvements. 89 281 Route 28 landscaping improvements at the former 1750 House site. RECREATION Yarmouth Blueberry Patch: $5,000 to improve the Town-owned blueberry patch located in South Yarmouth by eliminating invasive vegetation, mulching and pruning the plants. AmeriCorps Cape Cod provided volunteer services to assist with the project. OPEN SPACE Utilizing $384,730 in CPA funds and $405,270 from the State LAND grant program, the Town successfully purchased a 7-acre parcel located at 86 Alms House Road in Yarmouth Port for open space purposes. The parcel is surrounded by 315 acres of conservation land and salt marsh overlooking Cape Cod Bay and Chase Garden Creek. PROJECT UPDATES Of the 23 approved projects, 6 were completed this year and 17 are underway. While there are many projects in the program, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight some milestones of the year: 1. More than 300 volumes of the Towns historic assessor’s records were preserved in May. These records are available to the public at Town Hall. 2. In September, the façade and stained glass windows of Yarmouth New Church building were preserved. The building is located on the Route 6A Yarmouth Port Common. 3. The landscaping project at 281 Route 28 in West Yarmouth, also known as the 1750 house site, was completed in October. The Town is working on designing an observation platform that will overlook Mill Creek. 4. The rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Judah Baker Windmill was completed in November. Located on River Street in South Yarmouth, this historic resource will continue to exist as an attraction for the community and visitors. 5. Historic New England completed the Winslow Crocker and Thacher House roofs in December 2010. The Winslow Crocker House was moved to Route 6A near the Yarmouth Port Common in 1935 by Mary Thacher. Adjacent to the Winslow Crocker is the 1680 Thacher House. 6. The Town purchased 86 Alms House Road in Yarmouth Port in December for open space. The parcel adds to existing conservation land and salt marsh overlooking Cape Cod Bay. 7. The Town issued bid documents for the Taylor-Bray Farmhouse rehabilitation project and the project was awarded in December. The project will continue into 2011. CPA BUDGET SUMMARY AND SENATE BILL 90 The Town collects approximately one million dollars per year in CPA tax receipts and the Town has received a 100% State match from 2005 to 2007. In 2010, the Town received a 30% State match due to reduced real estate transactions at the Registry of Deeds at the statewide level. 90 Senate Bill 90, called "An Act to Sustain Community Preservation" was filed in 2009 and reached a major milestone on Beacon Hill this year. In August 2010, the House Ways and Means Committee issued a favorable recommendation on the bill. The purpose of the bill is to increase State matching funds, broaden the CPA for less affluent communities, and to make necessary changes to the recreation language written in the CPA. The proposed bill would modify the way registry fees are collected and it would maintain a match of approximately 75% per year. The total CPA revenue for the past three years is as follows: FY08 - $2,368,105 FY09 - $2,198,224 FY10 - $1,770,733 COMMITTEE UPDATES In May, Curtis Sears resigned as the CPC Chairman and began his position as Selectman. We would like to thank him for his commitment to the program for the past five years and we wish him success in his new position. Gary Ellis was appointed as the new at-large member of the CPC and currently holds the position of Chairman. We extend our thanks to Robert C. Lawton Jr., Town Administrator, for his commitment to the program and his participation with the completion of numerous CPA projects. We wish him well in his retirement. We would like to thank those involved with the Community Preservation Program and we look forward to another successful year. Respectfully submitted, Gary Ellis, Chair (At-large member) Tom Roche, Vice Chair (Planning Board representative) Mary Ann Walsh, Clerk (Yarmouth Housing Authority representative) Thomas Kelley (At-large member) Dorcas McGurrin (Recreation Commission representative) Jack Mulkeen (Open Space Committee representative) Nathan Small (Community Housing Committee representative) Gloria Smith (Historic Commission representative) Staff: Jennifer Coutinho, Program Coordinator CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Yarmouth Conservation Commission was originally formed in 1961 under the authority granted to municipalities by M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8,C., (The Conservation Commission Act), and is presently made up of seven regular members and one full time employee. The Commission’s “charge” involves regulatory review and issuance of permits pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40.) and the Town of Yarmouth Wetland By-Law, (Chapter 143 of Yarmouth’s General By-Law Code). In addition, the Commission manages approximately 1800 acres of Town-owned conservation land in CPA Funds Appropriated to Projects Since 2005 Recreation $1,042,250 Housing $4,296,968 Open Space $1,998,000 Historic $2,960,886 91 Yarmouth. Many acres contain hiking trails while many are set aside allowing natural ecological succession. The Commission conducted 50 public hearings during 2010 for projects subject to the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act and the Yarmouth Wetland By-Law. Notable projects included the Town of Yarmouth 10 Year Maintenance Dredging proposal submitted by the Natural Resources Division. The proposal covers both public dredging and beach nourishment activities within the entire Town including fresh water beaches. Additionally, construction began on the Mill Lane Bridge in Yarmouth Port. Commission staff and engineers are overseeing the project that will add flushing and eliminate significant stormwater flows to Hallett’s Mill Pond. Several dock and seawall projects were also approved as well as many small projects to single family dwellings adjacent to wetland areas. Commission staff and Community Preservation Committee staff supervised the construction of the “1750 Park” landscaping project. The sometimes “infamous” Route 28 in West Yarmouth now enjoys an additional water view. The paved parking is actually a special mix which is 100 percent porous. The mix was a result of research at the University of New Hampshire and is used throughout the northeast where conventional stormwater systems are not recommended near estuaries. The work was completed in November. The Commission was pleased to participate in the acquisition of additional open space property owned by the Sumner family adjacent to the Callery-Darling Conservation Area in Yarmouth Port. The parcel presently supports a dwelling that will be removed. The new conservation land offers sweeping vistas of Sandy Neck and the Yarmouth great marshes to the north and west against a back drop of the Sandwich and Plymouth “highlands”. A future walking trail is planned to access the site in a more secluded manner than present. The Commission would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mr. Gary Ellis for his 14 years of service to the board. Gary’s expertise in all facets of building construction provided the Commission critical and key information during their deliberations and significantly helped with difficult decision making. Gary stepped down from the Commission to become the Chairman of the Community Preservation Committee. The Board of Selectmen appointed Mr. Phil Johnston of West Yarmouth to replace Gary in December. The Commission staff wishes to extend special thanks to the Natural Resources, Highway and Engineering Departments for their help during the past year. Respectfully submitted, Town of Yarmouth Conservation Commission, David D. Flaherty Jr., Chairman Hugh March Phil Johnston Edwin Hoopes, Vive Chairman Joan Carr Tom Durkin Gerry Duffy, Secretary Gary Ellis, resigned, October, 2010 Staff: Bradford Hall Conservation Administrator DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE The Design Review Committee continued their duties in 2010, reviewing all commercial projects within their jurisdiction, which includes all commercial projects located south of Route 6. The Committee provides advisory reviews based on the Yarmouth Architectural & Site Design Standards for commercial projects, but with motels and motel conversions to mixed-use in the Route 28 corridor, those reviews require mandatory compliance with those standards. In 92 addition, the Committee advises the Planning Board, the design review authority on motel projects in the South Shore Drive motel district and on projects submitted to the Town under the Revitalization Overlay Architectural District (R.O.A.D.) Bylaw. The Design Review Committee also participates in Site Plan Review. The Committee had another busy year and in addition to their review duties, assisted the Planning Board with revisions and updates to the Yarmouth Architectural & Site Design Standards. Committee members are looking forward to another busy and productive year that will continue to provide visual improvements to commercial buildings in the Town’s commercial areas. Respectfully submitted, Dick Martin, Chairman Charles Adams Sara Jane Porter Tom DiPersio Jack McCormack HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Yarmouth Historical Commission is established by Chapter 40, Section 8.D. of the Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of the preservation, protection, and development of the historical and archaeological assets of the Town. It may also recommend to the Massachusetts Historical Commission places to be certified as historical or archaeological landmarks. The Commission is comprised of seven Commissioners and up to 5 Associates. Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Commissioners’ terms are 3 years, and Associates are appointed annually to provide specific expertise. There was only 1 membership change during 2010. In January, Anne McGuire, an Associate member, resigned due to family commitments. The Commission wishes her well in all her endeavors and thanks her for her service to the Town of Yarmouth. Again this year, the Judah Baker Windmill was open to the public for tours during the summer months. We are grateful to Commissioner Nancy Stewart and her volunteers for their dedication to the mill. This year the windmill was open three afternoons per week and every holiday weekend from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. During that time approximately 1,300 visitors--including some internationals ones—stopped by to enjoy the view and learn the mill’s history. The Commission continues to work with the Taylor-Bray Farm Preservation Association in furthering their goals as well as ours. The farm has become a popular, community-supported property. Its three annual fundraising events (the Sheep Festival in the spring, the Fall Festival, and the Holiday Festival) are well attended by local residents, as well as visitors from off-Cape. It is also a popular destination for area school trips. The Taylor-Bray Farm Rehabilitation Committee met with the Historical Commission to review plans for the rehabilitation of the farmhouse. The Committee, which was established by the Town Administrator in December 2009, has worked diligently this year to evaluate the farmhouse conditions, create a repair plan, and carry out the rehabilitation of the structure. The Historical Commission held a public hearing regarding this project on November 23, 2010. Following the hearing, the Commission voted to support the Committee’s plans. 93 The Historic Commission continues its work to preserve and maintain the Town’s historic structures and to promote the cultural and economic benefits of historic preservation. During 2010, the Commission held 10 monthly meetings to further these goals. The Commission also held 2 additional meetings, 2 site visits, and 2 public hearings regarding the potential impact on Yarmouth’s historical, cultural, or architectural heritage of three demolition requests received for buildings over 75 years of age. In 2 of the 3 instances, the Commission did not find the proposed demolition to have a detrimental impact. The 3rd demolition application was determined to have such an impact, and the Historical Commission was able to reach a mutually acceptable resolution regarding the reuse of the house’s historic elements with the homeowners. Challenging economic times have made it necessary for the Commission to explore alternative funding methods for the preservation of the Town’s historic assets. This year the Commission was awarded a Community Preservation Grant for work on the Judah Baker Windmill. The work, which was completed in the fall of 2010, will ensure that the windmill continues as a valuable Town asset for many years to come. As always, we are grateful for the assistance and professionalism extended to us by Colleen McLaughlin, our Office Administrator. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Beeler, Chairman Priscilla Gregory, Member Frederick Fries, Associate Gina Lombardi, Vice Chairman Carol Smith, Member Julie Mockabee, Associate Nancy Stewart, Member Gloria Smith, Member James Goldberg, Associate Dorothy A. Caprera, Member Staff: Colleen McLaughlin OLD KING’S HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE The Old King’s Highway (OKH) Regional Historic District is composed of the 6 Towns of Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans. The District’s boundaries generally start at Route 6 and proceed northward to Cape Cod Bay. The boundaries of Yarmouth’s OKH District are from the Mid-Cape Highway (Route 6) North to the bay and from the Barnstable to Dennis Town lines. Old King’s Highway is the largest historic district in America and includes 37 continuous miles along Route 6A. Chapter 470 of the Acts of 1973, as amended, governs the Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Commission and the Yarmouth Old King’s Highway (OKH) Regional Historic District Committee. The purpose of this Act is to enhance the general welfare of the inhabitants of the District through the promotion of the educational, cultural, economic, aesthetic, and literary traditions of the area by preserving and protecting its buildings and settings and to maintain its heritage by protecting the aesthetic traditions established in the early days of Cape Cod. An annual effort is made to inform owners of the 3500 properties in Yarmouth’s OKH District that the following exterior changes to their structures or settings require an OKH Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the start of the work: new construction, additions, alterations, siding, sheds, decks, walls, fences, windows, change of color (except to white), signs, and demolitions. Reminders concerning this issue are posted on the local cable channel and the Town Hall 94 information table and at the Building Department and OKH office. Property owners within the OKH Historic District also receive an annual reminder in their spring water bills. The public is reminded that exterior changes without a Certificate of Appropriateness application result in a violation and possible fine imposed by the Building Inspector. The OKH Committee’s designated framing and occupancy inspector conducts inspections of new construction for non- compliance which could delay issuance of an occupancy permit. The table below summarizes the major categories of Yarmouth OKH applications for the past three years. Please note the following abbreviations: Certificates of Appropriateness (C/A), Certificates of Demolition/Removal (C/D), and Certificates of Exemption (C/E). “Like for Like” is a category for projects involving routine repairs and maintenance with no changes to the setting or the structure’s exterior. Year # Meetings # C/As # C/Ds # C/Es # Like for Like # New Construction 2010 21 152 5 83 107 15 2009 21 161 9 80 105 15 2008 23 174 11 51 112 14 At the Commission level, the OKH Committee chairperson represents Yarmouth at the monthly appeals hearings and regularly consults with the Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee attorney, James Wilson, Esq., regarding any legal questions that arise. The Old King’s Highway Committee experienced several personnel changes in 2010. At the end of 2009, Joseph Sullivan, Chairman and Architect/Contractor, resigned from the Committee. Long-time Committee member Richard Gegenwarth was elected as the new Chairman. In November, 2010, the Committee was pleased to have Mr. Sullivan return as Architect/Contractor. Also in the fall, member George Kilian resigned. The Committee would like to thank Mr. Kilian for his efforts on behalf of the Old King’s Highway Committee and the Town of Yarmouth. As always, we are grateful for the professionalism and assistance extended to us by Colleen McLaughlin, our Office Administrator. For 37 years, our OKH Regional District Committee has been committed to preserving the architecture of the past, while blending it with the future. Our Committee is always seeking volunteers to fill the vacancies that occasionally happen. Work or college experience in the design or construction trades is encouraged, but not required. Please contact the Old King’s Highway office at Town Hall for more information. Respectfully submitted, Richard Gegenwarth, Chairman Suzanne Courcier, Member Marilyn Swenson, Vice Chairman Donata Restuccia, Alternate Joseph Sullivan, Architect/Contractor Staff: Colleen McLaughlin, Office Administrator CAPE COD COMMISSION The Cape Cod Commission is the regional land use planning and regulatory organization created in 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 Towns of Barnstable County. The Massachusetts Legislature created the Commission in response to concern among Barnstable County residents that development would destroy the very assets that make Cape Cod such a special place. The Cape 95 Cod Commission Act, enacted on March 2, 1990, outlines the purposes, duties, and powers of the Cape Cod Commission. The organization’s mission is to protect the unique values and quality of life on Cape Cod by coordinating a balanced relationship between environmental protection and economic progress. The Commission strives to foster a viable year-round economy with thriving economic centers and well-preserved natural habitats and open spaces—a sustainable region with strong inter- municipal coordination and regional infrastructure. The Commission’s 19-member appointed board and 40 professional staff members carry out this mission by: leading, supporting, and enforcing the development of regional infrastructure, plans, policies, and regulations to guide and manage growth; and, supporting the 15 Towns of Barnstable County/Cape Cod with professional and cost- effective planning and technical support services. The Commission’s professional staff is organized into three main working groups: Planning and Community Development, Technical Services, and Legal/Regulatory. Planning and Community Development activities focus on affordable housing, coastal resources, community design, economic development, energy planning, historic preservation, land use planning and growth management, and natural resources. Technical Services focus on geographic information, transportation, and water resources. Legal/Regulatory activities focus on regulatory reviews of Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), development agreements, and more. Complete information about the Cape Cod Commission is online at www.capecodcommission.org . MAJOR ACTIVITIES IN THE REGION, Fiscal Year 2010 The Cape Cod Commission completed its first annual review of the 2009 Regional Policy Plan (RPP) this year, focusing on the Affordable Housing section and technical amendments to several regulatory sections of the plan and regional regulatory maps. The Commission continued to work with Towns to adopt their portions of the Regional Land Use Vision Map to enable towns to apply for reduced regional regulatory oversight by the Commission in areas suitable for increased development. The Commission created or revised many regulations this year to provide flexibility for development while encouraging a map-based approach to planning: Amendments to the Code of Cape Cod Commission Regulations of General Applications to adopt Chapter H: Municipal Application for Revisions to DRI Thresholds – to enable Towns to seek flexible Development of Regional Impact (DRI) thresholds in areas that are adequately supported by infrastructure and to guide growth away from areas that should be protected; Amendments to Chapter D: Regulations Governing the Provision of Development Agreements – to allow developments the option to pursue a 2 or 3-party contract to provide comprehensive planning and to vest development rights with Towns and/or the Commission in lieu of a DRI review; Amendments to Chapter G: Growth Incentive Zone Regulations – to further enable the Towns to request modification of the Commission’s DRI thresholds to attract development into their designated growth zones and away from other outlying areas; Amendments to Section 14 of the Enabling Regulations Governing Developments of Regional Impact – to enable a property owner to seek a certificate in recordable form that his/her development is not a DRI if it so qualifies; and, 96 Sscoping checklists to enable a development to seek limited DRI review in specific issue areas to provide a streamlined DRI review. The Commission staff participated in the development of the Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan (OMP) through the state’s Ocean Advisory Committee and supported Barnstable County’s subsequent designation of the 1st Cape-wide District of Critical Planning Concern (DCPC), the Ocean Management Planning DCPC, in response to the state’s promulgation of the OMP in January 2010. The staff is now working with a policy committee with representatives from each Town; technical advisors with expertise in renewable energy, visual impacts, and natural resources; stakeholders; and the public to guide a region-wide planning process to evaluate the appropriate scale and location for potential renewable energy and other developments in Cape Cod’s ocean waters within the state boundary. The Commission completed the annual update to the five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Barnstable County and began implementation of the priority projects identified in the US Economic Development Administration-certified 2009 CEDS. Among the first-year accomplishments are the completion of a full business plan and receipt of $40 million in funding for the OpenCape telecommunications infrastructure project; expansion of energy efficiency programs; concept development and pursuit of funding for a proposed algae bio-fuel refinery pilot project; an entrepreneurship services and training coordination program; regional coordination among “Buy Local” programs; designation of the Ocean Management Planning District of Critical Planning Concern (see above); and an analysis of coastal baseline land use data to facilitate economic development. For the past several years, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has allocated funds to each of the State’s 13 regional planning agencies, the Cape Cod Commission among them, to help municipalities with sustainable development and to encourage municipalities to form part- nerships to achieve planning and development goals consistent with state and regional priorities. The state-funded Direct Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) Program for Cape Cod is administered by the Commission’s Technical Services division. Through this program in 2009– 2010, the Commission funded 4 regional projects and 3 Town projects with a total of $155,837. The Cape Cod Commission provided ongoing coordination of the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee (CCJTC) and supported the work of the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which is responsible for directing transportation planning and policy and for allocating federal transportation funds on Cape Cod. As a result of these planning efforts, approximately $26.8 million of local and regional transportation projects are scheduled for federal and state funding of the Transportation Improvement Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2010–2013, including one in the Bourne/Cape Cod Canal area for traveler information improvements, an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project installing cameras for improved real-time traffic information. The Commission staff participated on the Canal Area Task Force, collecting and analyzing data and making recommendations to mitigate traffic issues during this year’s major maintenance work on the Sagamore Bridge. This year also marked the kick-off for the update to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Cape Cod, with public outreach and workshops in March in Bourne, Eastham, and Hyannis. The Commission staff also launched a series of workshops about different transportation modes, holding the 1st on bicycle and pedestrian modes, in June. Work on the RTP will continue through FY2011. 97 Water Resources staff provide technical assistance to Cape Cod Towns, citizens, and Barnstable County on projects that involve water supply, wastewater and stormwater management, fresh water ponds, and marine waters. Activities include technical assessments, planning, education, and regulatory review of all aspects of Cape Cod’s water resources. Water staff members work with local and regional committees and partner organizations and strive to develop strategies to implement cost-effective solutions for regional needs. Two recent initiatives in the planning phase are the creation of a Cape Cod water-quality data center and a watershed-based outreach, education, and stewardship program. A major emphasis this year has been the preparation of a Regional Wastewater Management Plan. Commission staff have compiled data and background materials to aid the preparation of the plan, with the Water Resources staff coordinating the work of a technical consultant and GIS staff. Tasks have included regional wastewater flow analyses, technology assessments, adaptive management, build-out projections, and development of appropriate maps and graphics. An extensive outreach and education program will be actively pursued in FY2011. The Commission also responded to the growing concern about the spraying of pesticides on top of the region’s sole source aquifer along NSTAR utility rights of way. Staff provided technical assistance to map the locations of private wells near the electrical easements, coordinated a meeting of concerned citizens and NSTAR representatives, and provided a critical review and comment on NSTAR’s Yearly Operational Plan. Staff participated in meetings with the Cape legislative delegation and the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, presenting the need for a detailed mapping program of private wells and other resources to comply with the setback provisions in the regulations. Nearly all Cape Towns support and sought Commission assistance for this task, which is expected to be completed by the end of December 2010. SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES IN YARMOUTH, Fiscal Year 2010 In addition to benefiting from regional services, each of the 15 towns in Barnstable County receives a variety of direct assistance from the Cape Cod Commission. The services span the regional issues highlighted previously in this report, but with a local emphasis tailored to the specific needs of each community. The Commission’s staff directly assisted the Town of Yarmouth during FY10 as follows: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Worked extensively with the Town to plan for future commercial activity centers along the Route 28 corridor. Established a multi-disciplinary staff team to gather resource- related information and to explore alternatives in order to comprehensively plan the portion of Route 28 from the Parkers River to the Forest Road area. With Town staff and the Yarmouth Planning Board, completed a build-out analysis for alternative development scenarios and prepared concept plans, sketches, and visuals to help the Town’s visioning for the streetscape and Town-owned properties in the area. Work is continuing into FY11. Provided technical assistance to the town in the update of its Local Comprehensive Plan. Assisted Town committee in evaluation the significance and potential rehabilitation plans for an historic structure at Taylor Bray Farm in Yarmouthport. Affordable Housing Made 6 down payment/closing cost loans totaling $50,396 to low-income first-time homebuyers. Five low-income first-time homebuyers received mortgages from the Soft Second Loan Program. 98 TECHNICAL SERVICES Geographic Information System Completed Massachusetts Estuaries Project watershed analysis for Parkers River and started the analysis for Bass River. Created concept plans depicting a variety of roadway scenarios for the redesign of Willow Street/Yarmouth Road. Transportation Conducted 26 automatic traffic recorder counts on road segments and four turning movement counts at intersections in Yarmouth. Analyzed route choices by drivers on Route 28 westbound in Yarmouth. Concluded the study of Willow Street/Yarmouth Road, identifying a preferred alternative (four lanes and a multi-use path). The process included extensive public outreach, including door-to-door canvassing, many public meetings, and an online survey. Assisted with the Route 28 corridor planning outlined (above) under “Planning and Community Development.” Water Resources Reviewed water quality concerns related to the Yarmouth Road/Willow Street transportation alternatives study. Participated in meetings and workshops on the wastewater issues related to the existing Yarmouth Route 28 Growth Incentive Zone and the ongoing Route 28 study (see above, under “Planning and Community Development”). Conducted a water education festival for 470 students. Conducted the annual Pond and Lake Stewardship (PALS) freshwater ponds sampling snapshot for five ponds. LEGAL/REGULATORY DRI Mitigation Funds in Fiscal Year 2010 Provided $32,088 in DRI mitigation funds from the BJ’s Wholesale project towards the Town’s Route 28 Phase II study. DRI Decision in Fiscal Year 2010 Red Jacket Resorts Redevelopment/Davenport - Notice of Intent to File a Development Agreement, approved 8/20/09. DRI Reviews Ongoing at Year End Simpkins Residences - proposed renovation and addition to an existing 1930 school building to create 65 units of housing. Awaiting completed application at year end. 99 COMMUNITY SERVICES LIBRARY DIVISION The Library Department is experiencing the phenomenon, as most other public libraries are experiencing– markedly increased demand for materials and services in a severely strained economy when public libraries in general have already borne more than their share of budget cuts. As reported last year, the Town had to apply for a waiver from the State because of the disproportionate cut relative to other Town Departments that the Library Department incurred. That waiver status persists. Despite this, the Library staff has redoubled efforts to maintain existing and to add new programs to the extent possible. There is reassurance in this, but it should not be mistaken for a satisfactory status quo. The Library is down needed positions, the budget is down 25% from its 2008 high, state aid is 31% less than what it could be without the reduced budget, and the amount and layout of physical space is wholly inadequate to provide the modern library services the Town wishes to have. In the year ahead, the Library Board will continue to delineate the state of library services in Town, reinforce and even add to them where feasible, and to illustrate what a properly funded and modern library for the Town would look like. Harris Contos, Chair, Town Library Board Every member of the library staff deserves special praise and recognition for their hard work and dedication. Having come through some difficult financial times, the Yarmouth Town Library continues to prosper thanks to the professional, knowledgeable staff whose superior customer service and technological expertise enhance library services in our community. Despite significant budget cuts, circulation figures for FY10 increased along with program attendance, and continued high usage for the public computers. Over 5,200 items were added to the library collection using automated acquisition software. CIRCULATION AND ATTENDANCE FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 S. Yarmouth/ W. Yarmouth S. Yarmouth/ W. Yarmouth Circulation 191,768 203,410 233,962 192,286 199,085 Attendance 148,690 166,647 173,256 150,932 163,084 Program Attendance 3,197 5,965 5,989 6,551 7,825 Average computer use/week 700 700 700 1,100 1,100 NEW THIS YEAR A committee composed of Library Board members and staff began updating the Library’s Five- Year Plan that will emphasize continued community outreach and advocacy for print and technology literacy for all ages. Some initiatives are already in place, but others continue to be developed and implemented in FY 2011. In FY 2010, Library staff actively participated in the Bass River Farmers Market, the 2010 Census process, Career Day at DY High School, and the Rotary Club of Yarmouth. Donations helped purchase a Nook (portable electronic reader) and iPod to train staff and patrons on downloading e-books. Staff conducted Tech Talks and Training for the staff and the public, instituted “Text a Librarian” reference service, provided an introduction to Social Networking, streamlined circulation procedures and collected patron e- mails so that users can access their accounts and receive notification for upcoming Library events. Website content and Readers Advisory services were also enhanced and improved. The Children’s Department continued its collaboration with ME Small School on a 21st Century Grant by conducting book groups and providing homework help at the Library. 101 The 2nd phase of the Gates Foundation Grant was completed with the purchase of 2 new computers for West Yarmouth. All Library employees began using the electronic time clock and nearly 100% receive paychecks via direct deposit. The South Yarmouth Library received a facelift with the installation of new carpeting and the rearrangement of the DVD collection to provide additional open space. The adult collections at both South Yarmouth and West Yarmouth were weeded to ensure up to date and easily accessible collections. West Yarmouth saw the consistent presence of a Children’s Specialist to assist patrons and effectively maintain the collection PROGRAMS Over 7,800 people attended programs in FY 2010. A number of programs and events centered on the 2010 grant funded “Yarmouth Reads One Book” activities in collaboration with local businesses and organizations. Authors, musicians, and experts brought enlightenment and enjoyment to participants in a variety of programs. Good Stories Well Read, a welcome addition this year, brought literature, actors, and the public together in front of the fire at West Yarmouth. Participants played inside mini-golf at a free “Family Fun Day” at West Yarmouth made possible by support from local businesses. Several exhibiting artists held receptions to highlight their works. The Community in Conversation series continued this year and featured relevant community topics with Town Departments and Administration as featured speakers. The Siemen scholarship, made possible through the generous legacy of Sven Siemen in honor of his wife Cecelia, was awarded to Caitlin Benting Sundby who presented her work on September 3. The very popular BookTeasers program continued at West Yarmouth. The South Yarmouth Trustees again conducted the Annual Bass River Cookie Stroll and the South Yarmouth Book group, led by Carol Coverly, continued its topic based discussions. Over 100 readers participated in the sixth Summer Reading Challenge in 2010. The beneficiary this year was Katelynn’s Closet, located in South Yarmouth helping needy children. The seventh annual Polar Express, made possible by support from local businesses, and the South Yarmouth and West Yarmouth Library Associations, attracted 70 families for a dazzling evening on December 6 that included artwork provided by local grade schools. Families with young children were offered a Zumbatomic fitness/yoga class and “Groovin at your Library,” allowed working parents and their children to attend an outstanding music program that promotes literacy, language development and music in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. F.U.N. (Families United Network) sponsored by local grants and organizations hosted an 8 week Parent Child Play and Learn group. STAFF Staff members attended a variety of training programs in house and within the greater library community in order to sharpen their skills. Staff are also undergoing cross training between the two locations, so that circulation staff are familiar with both library settings and communities. Melissa Pendleton, Library Technician extraordinaire, resigned. We continued to engage one participant from the Elder Services Mature Workers program. Many thanks to our 40 dedicated volunteers who worked a total of 3,000 hours. The Library Associations and Friends conducted a number of very successful fundraising activities including book and yard sales, raffles, and the annual Cookie Stroll. Without them many programs and services would not be possible. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline Adams, Library Director 102 DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT/ MANAGEMENT SECTION 2010 showed some positive trends in calls to the Division of Natural Resources. Calls pertaining to sick wildlife, particularly raccoons and skunks have significantly decreased indicating healthy population levels. We do, however anticipate many of these populations climbing to levels that may be too dense again due to their cyclical nature. Calls pertaining to concerns / conflicts with coyotes have remained high but have slightly decreased from last year. We contribute the slight decrease in coyote calls to the mild harassment strategies that we promote and actively engage in ourselves in problem areas. It appears that coyotes that were using some of these areas have moved to areas with less pressure from these forms of harassment. Calls inquiring and complaining about wild turkeys remained high as their population continues to increase; calls ranging from creating a nuisance to impeding traffic on busy roads remain very common. RABIES INVESTIGATION/SURVEILLANCE/BAITING For the second year in a row we have had no animals test positive for rabies. Animals that exhibited signs of being sick but were not exposed to humans or pets, or were found deceased and were viable for testing were collected and submitted to USDA Wildlife Services for a confirmatory rabies test under their Rabies Surveillance Program. This test is slightly different than the test used for public health surveillance for human and domestic animal exposures. All animals involved in potential rabies exposures with humans or domestic animals will continue to be tested immediately at the State Rabies Lab. The Oral Rabies Vaccine Baiting Program was implemented in both the spring and fall again this year. The Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources office served as a headquarters again for this program. As a result of the loss in state funding, the program had been revised to implement the use of bait stations. The bait stations have been being used as a pilot program in an area of South Yarmouth, south of Route 28, for the past four years and have proved to be effective; as a result, bait stations are now distributed throughout the Cape Towns that fall within the baiting area. Bait stations are placed in critical wildlife habitat, replacing the traditional hand baiting distribution. USDA Wildlife Services has also conducted a density study in South Yarmouth for multiple years where animals are trapped and identified as well as checked for a rabies titer which would indicate that they were vaccinated already through the baiting program and were holding a titer, increasing their immunity to rabies. The data collected from this year’s density study indicated a significant increase in the raccoon population which is rebounding from being severely decimated during the rabies outbreak. Of the animals tested, a remarkable 86% held a rabies titer; truly a huge measure of success! The Oral Rabies Vaccine Baiting Program appears to be extremely effective with helping protect our wild population against the rabies virus, in turn keeping pets and the public safe. Because of the success of the program and the lack of positive animals on the outer Cape the westward boundary for the baiting is now well into Barnstable. The goal is to keep moving that boundary towards the canal in an effort to eradicate rabies from Cape Cod. WILDLIFE RESPONSE/EDUCATION The Division responds to hundreds of calls annually concerning wildlife. We will make every effort to capture sick or injured wildlife that is reported to us and address any human or pet exposures to said animal that may have occurred. We are always willing to spend time with the public and coach them through conflicts with nuisance wildlife, however our role with nuisance wildlife that aren’t sick or injured or posing an imminent public safety threat is limited to providing information on how to deal with the situation. The public as always is welcome to stop by our office and pick up literature on how to coexist with our native wildlife, or if you are unable to we are more than happy to answer your questions over the phone. The Division continues to urge the public not to feed wildlife. If the wildlife do not associate people or their 103 yards with a food source it will lead to a much better coexistence. People who encounter coyotes, foxes or turkeys in their yards should use mild harassment techniques to discourage them from being there. Such techniques may include making loud noises, squirting a hose at them, or throwing a tennis ball at them. If the animals do not respond to this type of harassment, call our office so an officer can come and assess the animal. WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT The new fishway component at Clearbrook Rd. provided us with great flexibility to be able to adjust and maintain water levels in the Long Pond Herring Run this year. We were able to relieve water this spring to prevent flooding due to extremely high water levels. By the end of the summer we had near drought conditions in Yarmouth and were able to maintain good water levels in the run. This proved to be critical as we had some of the highest numbers in years of juvenile herring exiting the run this fall due to a strong return of spawning adults in the spring. We are still under a state moratorium until at least 2012 which bans the possession of river herring. Locally, here in Yarmouth we have seen a positive trend over the last few years with our river herring numbers which likely can be attributed to the state moratorium as well as the improvements that have been made at the Clearbrook Rd. fishway. Hopefully all of the state and local efforts will help this vulnerable resource flourish, as river herring have historically played such a vital role in our ecosystem as well as our economy. LAND MANAGEMENT/WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS In partnership with the Yarmouth Fire Department we received an additional $10,000 grant through the Barnstable County Cooperative Extension to continue implementing the Town’s Wildfire Preparedness and Management Plan thus reducing the risk associated with the possibility of wildfires in our woodlands. Specifically the additional funds were used to purchase wildland firefighting equipment and to continue to conduct prescribed burns of subunits that are outlined within a prescribed burn plan. On March, 19th we burned three subunits totaling 12.8 acres and on October 20th two subunits were burned totaling 5.9 acres. This work was conducted under the leadership of an experienced, certified prescribed fire leader utilizing professionally trained burn crew members to include staff from the Yarmouth Fire Department and Division of Natural Resources who were trained in wildland firefighting. The burn crew worked closely with the Yarmouth Fire Department to ensure the safety and protection of surrounding resources. Once again, we would like to thank the State Department of Conservation and Recreation for Mutual Aid, providing professional wildland firefighters, a brush breaker type engine and other equipment to aid in these prescribed burns. A prescribed burn is the controlled application of fire to the land to accomplish specific conservation and land management goals, as well as address dangerous fuel loads thus reducing threat from out of control wildland fires. Yarmouth’s pitch pine, oak forest woodlands contain many species of plants and animals which would benefit from prescribed burns. Periodic disturbance, to which many of these species are adapted, prevents tall shrubs and trees from encroaching upon and out-competing these species. Prescribed fire is a natural, effective means of managing these habitats, and has been used successfully in Massachusetts since the 1980’s. The prescribed burns that were conducted in Yarmouth this year not only met these fuel reduction and ecological objectives but provided invaluable training to Town of Yarmouth staff as well as professionals and certified volunteers from other communities. LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROLS The Division continues to conduct patrols, checking sportsmen engaged in hunting for small game, deer, coyote, and waterfowl as well as engaged in freshwater fishing in our local ponds. These checks consist of the inspection of hunting, fishing or sporting licenses, stamps, bag limits, and tags. Officers also ensure that the hunters they are checking possess a legal firearm and that 104 the individual holds the proper firearm license for said firearm and the proper ammunition for the season. Shotgun season for deer was extended from one to two weeks on the Cape this year and muzzleloader hunting for deer continues to be a popular method among deer hunters which they can essentially partake in for the entire month of December. We continue to check sportsman engaged in waterfowl hunting on a regular basis as well. Illegal dumping and vandalism remain a problem in many of our conservation areas and other town properties. We’ve continued to use photographic surveillance technology to curtail these and other criminal activities in our areas. Illegal dirt bike activity remains a concern as well in many of our areas. SHELLFISH SECTION Water quality monitoring continues to be a top priority of the Shellfish Section and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (D.M.F.). Many areas in the Town continue to be classified as seasonally approved for the harvest of shellfish by the D.M.F. The water quality standard for shellfishing is based on the presence of fecal coliform bacteria. Fecal coliform bacteria are abundant in the feces of warm-blooded animals including humans as well as birds. These standards are very similar to those used to evaluate bathing beaches for swimming but more stringent. Through many years of conducting marine water quality sampling of the Town of Yarmouth waterways we have managed to revert 68 acres of once “Prohibited” shellfishing waters that were closed to the harvesting of shellfish for both Commercial and Recreational shellfishermen to “Conditionally Approved”. This will allow for the area to be fished during certain times of the year. This act is rarely considered by the Division of Marine Fisheries and requires years of supporting water quality data and the commitment of the Town to address pollution sources. This 2010 reclassification of 68 acres may not sound like a lot but every acre contains viable shellfish populations as well as provides for increased shellfish propagation opportunities to sustain the shellfishery that benefits our economy and quality of life. Additional areas continue to be monitored and improvement projects completed, continuing our efforts to revert other areas currently classified as “Prohibited” to “Conditionally Approved”. Since 2000 we have reverted 13,962 acres of shellfishing waters to “Conditionally Approved” from “Prohibited”. The additional 68 acres that were reverted this year have reduced the remaining shellfishing waters classified as “Prohibited” by nearly half. We are slowly seeing improvements to our marine water quality and are grateful to the other Town Departments as well as the state and federal agencies that are assisting in our efforts. In cooperation with the Department of Public Works, point discharge sites continue to be prioritized and engineered to reduce the amount of discharge being drained directly into our embayment’s and estuaries. Most of Yarmouth’s shellfish beds are at least seasonally approved for the harvest of shellfish, with the exception of the upper reaches of our estuaries and the north side, Hallets Mill Pond, Lone Tree Creek and Bass Creek in Yarmouth Port; these areas are currently being worked on. In 2010, the Division continued sampling for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (MDEP) Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) water quality monitoring program. In Nantucket Sound, three deep water off shore sites were added this year. The data collected over the past 8 years has been reviewed and has resulted in recommendations as to what levels should be and how to reduce nitrogen levels in our estuaries to meet the goals. Over abundance of nutrients significantly impacts our marine environment, in particular nitrogen which acts as an aquatic plant fertilizer. As abundant amounts of nitrogen are released into the environment, changes to groundwater quality and surface water quality occur. The nitrogen feeds invasive weeds and causes algae blooms that adversely impact water quality ultimately causing fish/shellfish kills and productive shellfish habitat loss. As these conditions persist, attempts to 105 restore habitat and shellfish populations are inhibited. This abundant algae and weed growth makes our waters turbid (not clear) and washes up along our beaches and marsh shore lines impacting those habitats and impacting the coast line esthetics. The proposed Town of Yarmouth, Integrated Wastewater Management Plan (IWMP) outlined important steps in addressing the water quality issues we are facing. Implementation of the IWMP coupled with continued maintenance dredging and the removal of the tidal flow restriction at the Railroad Bridge on Bass River and the Route 28 Bridge on Parkers River will improve the water quality and aid us in restoring lost shellfish habitat, increasing shellfish populations and ultimately improving the quality of life as it relates to our coastal environment, which impacts residents, visitors, and our economy as a whole. The Division continues to be involved with the P.A.L.S. Program (Pond and Lake Sampling) for the 10th year, where we sample 6 fresh water ponds throughout Yarmouth from which data gets compiled with all the information from other Towns on the cape. The information goes to the County Commission Office where their Water Quality Biologists put together all the information which produces a snapshot look at the status of most of the fresh water ponds on the cape. Recreational (Family) shellfishing was open in Grays Beach, Lewis Bay, Mill Creek, Pine Island Cove, Sweetheart Creek, Wilbur Park and Lewis Pond with 890 bushels of quahogs and 4 bushels of soft-shelled clams being harvested. Ten (10) bushels of bay scallops were harvested from Bass River, Lewis Bay and Nantucket Sound. The summer of 2010 was a hot one and the summer rain fall was slightly above average. We experienced large soft-shelled clam die–offs in Parkers River SC-30.4 and in Bass River North (Follins Pond) SC-35. The die-off in both Follins Pond and the Parkers River system was identical to those seen in other south side Cape Cod estuaries. The water temperatures in these areas were near 80 degrees. Soft-shelled clams are very sensitive to warm water and do not tolerate water temperatures at the level witnessed, ultimately resulting in high mortality of all sizes. Stress caused by the high water temperature coupled with the stress from water quality issues associated with elevated nitrogen, natural disease and predation created a deadly combination resulting in the die-off. The existing tidal flow restriction at the Railroad Bridge on Bass River and the Route 28 Bridge on Parkers River prevented cooler water from Nantucket Sound from entering these areas which would have potentially allowed the water temperature to moderate at a lower temperature. Follins Pond, SC-35 (Rte. 6 to Follins Pond) was open for the harvest of quahogs and soft- shelled clams for a total of 85 fishing days from May 15th through November 30th under the conditionally approved status based on rainfall. The average number of commercial shellfishing days over the last five years is 85 days. Commercial quahogs were open in Bass River, Lewis Bay including Uncle Robert’s Cove and Smith’s Point resulting in 740 bushels being harvested. Commercial harvest of soft-shelled clams was open in Follins Pond/ Bass River, Uncle Roberts Cove/ Lewis Bay and Swan Pond/ Parkers River with 980 bushels harvested. Bay scallops were open in Bass River, Lewis Bay and Nantucket Sound with 300 bushels having been harvested. Bass River, Lewis Bay and Nantucket Sound remain open from October 4, 2010 to March 31, 2011 for the harvest of bay scallops. This year was our 4th attempt to winter over 5,500 seed bay scallops in Lewis Bay in submerged cages for spawning purposes. Once the bay scallops spawned during the summer season they were released into Lewis Bay to be harvested during the 2011/2012 scallop season. 106 This was the 10th season working with the Barnstable County Seed Shellfish Program. The Division of Natural Resources received 500,000 2mm seed quahogs in June of 2010. We have expanded the upweller program and have established an additional upweller facility located in Lewis Bay. We appreciate the opportunity and thank everyone who made it possible to establish the upweller. With a normal summer weather pattern, the production at the aquaculture farm was on track until Hurricane Earl cut the growing season short. As the hurricane advanced up the east coast the decision was made to pull the plug on both upweller facilities and broadcast the seed before the hurricane hit the Cape. We broadcasted roughly 200,000 seed quahogs grown at the Town’s upweller facilities into our commercial shellfishing areas in Lewis Bay and Bass River. The recreational fishery received 300,000 seed quahogs which were grown at the town farm and then broadcasted into our recreational shellfishing areas in Lewis Bay, Bass River and Gray’s Beach. The algae produced in Parker’s River and Lewis Bay was abundant and the seed quahogs grew well, resulting in roughly 500,000 reaching14mm/18mm in size. The abundant algae coupled with no mechanical problems at the facilities, resulted in a good growing season. In addition 175,000 field plant quahogs were purchased from Aquaculture Research Corp. and were planted into Bass River and Uncle Roberts Cove for the commercial fishery during the fall of 2010. This commercial planting was made possible with monies from the commercial off-set account funded by commercial license fees. The Division of Natural Resource Shellfish Section conducted its annual contaminated quahog relay in the spring of 2010. A total of 1,000- 80lb. bags (80,000 lbs.) of quahogs ranging from seed to a 4 inch maximum size were planted by the Division staff. All of the shellfish were planted in the summer recreational fishing area in Lewis Pond. This area is scheduled to be opened in the summer of 2011. The 4 private shellfish leases continued to operate and produce shellfish that are sold to local markets and restaurants. These private leases generated $656.25 in lease revenue to the Town of Yarmouth. The Town also benefits as the shellfish on the leases spawn, resulting in much of the seed shellfish settling out in areas outside of their designated leases benefiting Yarmouth’s wild shellfishery. Recreational and commercial shellfishing licenses issued have been relatively consistent over the past 5 years. Recreational resident an non-resident licenses issued were 980 and 20 respectfully as compared to the 5 year average of 982 and 18 respectfully, generating $31,000 in revenue. In 2010, 22 commercial licenses were sold (slightly below the 5 year average of 25), generating $7,130 in revenue. ANIMAL CONTROL SECTION The Animal Control and Protection Section would first like to thank Bob Lawton for his years of service. His support has helped Animal Control and Protection meet many of our goals, which has enabled us to better serve and protect Yarmouth’s residents and their pets. 2010 was a year of transitions, many of which were difficult. These changes included the loss of part-time hours as the result of budget cuts, impacting the services we are able to provide to the residents and visitors of Yarmouth. Despite these challenges, positive change was noted over the last several years, to include a decrease in dogs that have been picked up in violation of Yarmouth’s leash law. The total number of free roaming cats picked up declined as well. These numbers suggest that pet owner’s are keeping a closer watch on their pet and our diligence in educating pet owners and enforcing the current laws is paying off. Please call our office when you think you see a lost or homeless 107 dog or cat, or if you are missing your own pet. You can help to protect your pets by making sure they are wearing proper identification. While our numbers pertaining to unrestrained dogs have declined over the last five years, calls pertaining to barking dogs have increased. Yarmouth residents are reminded that our barking dog ordinance is in effect 24 hours a day and they can call our office if they are troubled by a dog that barks excessively. Dog licenses expire June 30th of each year and will be on sale in March, making it possible for you to license your dog at the same time you conduct other business at Town Hall. For residents whose work schedule makes it difficult to go to Town Hall during business hours, please note that dogs may be licensed through the mail. Please call the Town Clerk’s office for more information. We continue to collect pet food at the Station Avenue Stop and Shop to distribute to families facing difficult financial times. These donations also help to feed the homeless animals, mostly cats, which are boarded at our office, while they await adoption. We appreciate your donations of quality pet food and cat litter. More than 40 animals received veterinary care in 2010 through our Spay/Neuter Medical Fund, to include dogs and several cats that were treated after being hit by motor vehicles. This same program provided spay/neuter assistance and treated unclaimed dogs and cats in need of medical care. Your generous donations to our Spay/Neuter Medical Fund make it possible to treat these animals. Please remember that you can donate to this fund when licensing your dog or you can simply make a donation to help care for Yarmouth’s less fortunate animals. We assisted Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod with the Cape Cod Veterinarian Associations Annual Rabies Clinic where 142 dogs and 85 cats were vaccinated against rabies. This event is held the 1st Saturday of April each year. We appreciate and thank all of the veterinarians and clinics who participate. This is a very economical way to keep your pet properly vaccinated against rabies. A rabies vaccination is the only vaccine that is required by law for both your dog and your cat. Keep in mind that the law requires ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies as well. Although the Mid Atlantic strain of rabies is primarily a disease that effects wildlife, (especially skunks and raccoons), all mammals, including humans can become infected. Cats can be particularly susceptible to rabies if owners let them outdoors unsupervised, as this allows them to interact with wildlife. Humans can be treated, but your pet cannot. This is why it is so important to vaccinate your pets. The 23rd Annual Blessing of the Animals was dedicated to Louise Coleman, founder of Greyhound Friends. Louise has found homes for more than 9,000 retired Greyhounds since its inception in 1983. We thank Louise and applaud her perseverance. We sincerely hope that 2011 is a safe year for both you and your pet. HARBORMASTER/WATERWAYS SECTION In 2010, Yarmouth’s waterways saw a slight increase in activity over 2009, however, activities are still less than in previous years, a direct reflection of the economy. Local sailing programs continue to grow in our area as well as other water based activities such as kayaking, canoeing and other activities to include kite boarding which has become very popular and created a whole new dynamic within our marine environment. 108 Investigations of negligent operation, boat break-ins and thefts have increased in 2010. This is likely due to the decrease in harbor patrols and the overall presence on the waterway as the result of budget cuts and the rise in crime associated with the economy. Incidents involving personal watercraft seemed to have decreased in 2010 however the number of general calls for assistance have increased as well as emergency response calls to vessels in distress which have increased by nearly 30%. As the result of a petitioned article and the voters in the Town of Yarmouth approving the override we are able to increase our patrols and presence on the water. We appreciate all of your support. This will greatly improve our response time to emergency calls requiring less land based resources to respond to emergency calls on the water. This will also increase our ability to interact with the boating public, resulting in a better understanding of boat operation and maritime laws. The benefits will be fully recognized during the 2011 boating season. The Harbormaster section continued to perform random safety inspections, on the water and at the boat ramps. This provides an opportunity for the Harbor Patrol Officers and the boating public to interact. During the safety inspection an overall safety equipment check is conducted. This interaction also allows an opportunity for the boaters who are enjoying the Yarmouth waterways to ask questions and obtain additional local knowledge of the area. In Massachusetts, any child under the age of 12, must wear a personal floatation device while onboard any vessel that is underway. Efforts to improve water quality were continued throughout the Town of Yarmouth with the utilization of a pump-out boat and the land based pump-out station located at Packet Landing in Bass River. Approximately 680 gallons of septic waste was removed from vessels’ holding tanks, free of charge to the boating community. The increase in gallons is a reflection of the availability of the pump-out boat and the convenience of a new land based pump out facility at Packets Landing. Water quality tests have proven the effectiveness of the pump-out program as marine waste along Yarmouth’s shoreline has continued to diminish. With the increase in popularity of kayaking and canoeing, we would like to remind citizens who engage in the sport of kayaking or canoeing, state law requires any person aboard a canoe or kayak from September 15th to May 15th to wear at all times a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device of Type I, II, or III (323 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 2.07:10). For safety, we encourage all persons aboard a canoe or kayak to wear a personal floatation device and carry a compass and whistle year round as the weather can be unpredictable and it is easy to get turned around in the fog. We also encourage boaters to attend a boating safety class. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Massachusetts Environmental Police and a number of other organizations offer these classes. Even if you are a seasoned boater these classes are a good way to refresh your knowledge. In July, the Division of Natural Resources Harbormaster Section participated in a national program to educate the boating public of the hazards of boating under the influence (BUI) called “Operation Dry Water”. This program was sponsored by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S Coast Guard. The program had both on water and land based educational components. Alcohol can impair a boater’s judgment, balance, vision, and reaction time. It can increase fatigue and susceptibility to the effects of cold-water immersion. Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and motion – “stressors” common to the boating environment – intensify the side effects of alcohol, drugs, and some prescription medications. United States Coast Guard statistics from 2008, the latest available, reveal that 17 percent of all boat accident fatalities were a direct result of alcohol or drug use. With assistance from the Yarmouth Police Department, Massachusetts Environmental Police, US Coast Guard Station 109 Chatham and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, we encountered 55+ vessels during the 4 hour program. Of the 55+ vessels encountered, 30 safety equipment violations were issued and 3 termination of voyages, due to lack of multiple safety equipment, were issued. Fortunately no arrests were made for boating under the influence. In August of 2010, the Division of Natural Resources Harbormaster Section was awarded monies from the 2010 FEMA/Port Security Grant. The Harbormaster section will utilize these funds to install security cameras and associated computer equipment to improve security and surveillance on our waterways and water front, update some of the existing electronics on the Town’s patrol vessels, install marine thermal imaging equipment on the large patrol and emergency response vessel as well as purchase portable thermal imaging equipment to assist in search and rescue, and purchase laptop computers for the patrol vessels and vehicles to improve the efficiency of the officers and decrease the existing burden on the police dispatchers. The 2010 Port Security Grant Program was very competitive with federal, state, and local agencies as well as private commercial companies all competing for this federal grant funding. We continue to move forward at a steady and fiscally restrained pace with the development of the Parkers River Marine Park. As proposed, the highlight to the marine park are a marina basin, a boat barn (dry rack storage), a public boat ramp, a marine science education center (to include the town’s shellfish aquaculture upweller facility), an operations facility, harbormaster patrol boat station, a marine waste disposal pump out, and a fueling facility. The proposed marina wet basin will be created by excavating an upland area and connecting it to Parker’s River. In addition to the marina activities, the project will include public amenities including a scenic nature trail with overlooks, parking areas for vehicles and boat trailers, a community park for passive recreation and a tot lot with play structures. This is a lengthy process. We continue to work our way through the pre-permitting stage of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). We have been conducting meetings with permitting agencies and other stakeholders in the project, as well as completing studies on alternatives. We appreciate your continued support of this project. Respectfully submitted, Karl W. vonHone Natural Resource Director DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES The Division of Senior Services offers a wide variety of programs, services and activities to provide older adults the opportunity to learn new skills, stay physically active and remain intellectually challenged. The Division also serves as a resource for families and friends seeking assistance for an older adult. Our monthly schedule of programs for 2010 included: Strength and Flexibility Training, Dancersize, Yoga, Cardiac Care Yoga, Sit and Fit, Young at Heart, Tia Chi, Chi Kung, Line Dancing, Zumba Gold, Blood Pressure and Diabetic Screening, Pedicure, Reflexology, Tap Dancing, Decorative Art, Painting with oils and acrylics, Drawing, Cribbage, Dominoes, Poker, Contract and Duplicate Bridge, Mah Jongg, Gin Rummy, Scrabble, Bird Carving, Low Relief Carving, Knitting, Quilting, Paper Embroidery, Men’s Cooking, Swedish Weaving, Needles and Hooks, Crafty Capers, Civil War Roundtable, Computer Classes, weekly computer help session, Singles Social Group, Movies, Travelogues, Yarmouth Travel Club, and monthly breakfast sponsored by Epoch of Harwich. 110 Special Programs presented during the year included: 8 week Stress Reduction class, Valentine Concert, 4 sessions of cell phone instruction, Alzheimer’s memory screening, Current Events for News Junkies, St Patrick’s parties, “Stepping Out in Style”, 3 gourmet lunches with Movies, De-clutter, Downsize and De-Stress, 6 week LGBT Bereavement Support Group, “The Harp and the Celts”, Legal Issues for Elders, Assistive Technology, Safe Medication Disposal, the play, Educating Rita, Massage/BodyTalk, concerts featuring Denya Levine, Tim Dickey, Liz Saunders and Reggie O’Keefe, 8 week program “Cooking for Better Health”, Brain Gym, Radon, Cardiac Care Yoga, ABC’s of Negative Emotions, review of pending legislation concerning elderly drivers, “Intro to Hydroponic Gardening”, Senior Environment Corp, meet John Carlson , author of Thoughts While Aging, “What is a Clinical Research Trial”, Mid-Cape Chorus-“ Holiday Concert”, Tarot and Numerology, Food Sensitivities, 2 sessions of AARP’s Safe Driving, 2- 6 week sessions of Bridge lessons, and wellness presentations by Donna Vashon, PTA, from PT in Motion on “Rotator Cuff”, “Avoiding Injuries”, and “Fall Prevention”. Programs sponsored by the Board of Health include: 8 week walking program and a Health Fair. Public safety programs were presented by the Police and Fire Departments. Many thanks to Yarmouth Police Department’s Deputy Chief, Steven Xiarhos for the following presentations: “How to Protect Yourself from Crime”, “Educating, Engineering and Enforcement Needed for Traffic Safety, Community Policing”, “Summertime Policing in Yarmouth”, “Guess Who’s Watching Your Money”, Fraud Prevention. Thanks to Lt. James Armstrong, Yarmouth Fire Department for his presentations on the following topics: “What Happens When You Call and Ambulance”, “Reacting to Emergencies”, and “Hurricane Preparedness”. Each month a variety of support groups are held at the Senior Center to meet community needs: Changes and Losses, facilitated by Rick Bickford, LICSW, sponsored by the VNA, Laryngectomy Support, Weekly AA and Al-Anon Meetings, a Caregiver Support Group, and the Women’s Wisdom Circle. The SHINE Program (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) provides assistance to older adults and their families with regard to any issues/concerns they may have about health insurance, prescription coverage and/or applications for MassHealth. During FY’10 the Division was awarded $125,000 in grant funds from the state and federal government to continue operating this regional program which provides service Cape-wide and to the Islands. During the year 2378 people were seen in the Yarmouth office by SHINE counselors. Estimated savings for health insurance and related costs was $2,378,000. Members of the SHINE staff include Regional Director: Sonja Brewer, Program Assistants: Ann Burchill and Maureen Hickey, along with Outreach Coordinator, Antoinette Day and volunteer, Guy Boulay. The staff and volunteers in this program are extremely dedicated and caring group of people who do their utmost to provide clients with the most comprehensive information which enables them to make informed decisions about their health insurance coverage. SHINE Program 2008 2009 2010 # of clients 2103 2247 2378 Federal and state income tax returns were prepared by the following 4 volunteers for AARP’s Tax Aide Program: Elaine Bass, Hugh Hilliard, Marty Lieber, and Joe Whitaker; administrative assistance was provided by Georgia Neydorff. These dedicated volunteers spent an extraordinary amount of time between February 1st and April 14th working on this program. During FY‘10 they prepared 365 returns for individuals and couples whose incomes fall in the low/ moderate range saving the clients a minimum of $53,400 by preparing their returns at no charge. The 111 volunteers are required to attend a five day training program and pass an exam conducted by AARP and the IRS before they are allowed to participate in the program. The training program for the region is held annually at the Senior Center during the month of January. During the past year 42 residents have participated in the Tax Work-Off Program sponsored by the Town to help residents age 60+ living in their primary home reduce their real estate tax by $500. Participants have volunteered 63 hours in various Town Departments: Assessors, Board of Health, Building, Fire Department, IT, Libraries, Recreation, Senior Center, and the Town Clerk’s Office to receive a $500 abatement on their residential property tax. The support from Town Assessor, Matthew Zurowick and the Board of Assessors for this very worthwhile program is very much appreciated. The Elderly Nutrition Program at the Center includes Meals on Wheels and the Congregate Lunch site. Participation in this program has increased 10% since 2009. This is a very real concern for Yarmouth where 1/3 of the population is over age 60. Volunteers delivered 29,005 Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors. The congregate site served 3453 meals. These numbers reflect the growing number of number of elders in our community who require this basic support to maintain health and independence. In many cases the provision of Meals on Wheels is the last service that can be provided that makes it possible for an older adult to remain in their home. Participants are asked to make a $2.00 donation to offset the cost of the program but none are denied a meal for inability to pay. The Division works with Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands (ESCCI) to provide this service for Yarmouth residents. ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM 2008 2009 2010 Meals on Wheels 25,259 25,302 29,005 Congregate Lunch 3,535 3,861 3,453 Total 28,794 29,163 32,458 Hilda Davenport, Outreach Coordinator for the Division established the Brown Bag Program at the Senior Center during 2009. Funding for this program is provided through the Cape Cod Hunger Network with the food provided by the Greater Boston Food Bank. Last year there was an average of 180 bags of food distributed every month to Yarmouth residents including both older adults and younger families. We are very grateful to the volunteers who support this program by picking up the food at the Harwich Food Pantry, sort and pack the bags, assist with the distribution and deliver to the homebound. This project has received the overwhelming support of the Rotary Club and a cadre of volunteers. We are very grateful for the 150 volunteers who work in various capacities in the Senior Center. They deliver Meals on Wheels, work in the kitchen and lunch room, provide computer instruction and maintain the computer lab, take blood pressures, provide legal advice, prepare bulk mailings, provide rides to medical appointments, prepare taxes, answer phones, prepare fuel assistance and food stamp applications, teach classes and serve as board members on the Council on Aging and the Friends of the Yarmouth Senior Center. We are most appreciative of the community groups who provide goods and services to the Division to make the lives of those we serve more pleasant: • Moose Family Lodge – rides for medical appointments every Tuesday. This is a valuable service provided 150 rides • Home Instead Senior Care – provided 25 very generous holiday gift packages for needy seniors. 112 The Division is very grateful to have the support of the Friends of the Yarmouth Council on Aging (FOYCOA) who during 2010 generously donated $12,300 to the Center for expenses beyond the municipal budget. FOYCOA funded the intergenerational program at MacArthur School, paid 50% of the mailing costs of the monthly newsletter to 3000 subscribers, paid for entertainment throughout the year, postage, holiday gifts for the needy, tuition for 2 seminars for staff, refreshments for special programs, cleaning services between contracts, additional custodial and receptionist services. We would like to John Carlson and Zumba Instructor, Peg Taylor who organized fundraisers for FOYCOA resulting in donations totaling $800. The Division would like to thank members of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee who supported the Division by removing it from the last round of budget reductions the Town was forced to make. In the spring our custodian for the past 10 years, Steve Gabrick, resigned from his position. Steve, at age 86, was a tireless worker who even though over the past few years of budget cuts saw his paid hours reduced continued to come to the Senior Center to “help out” for those hours when he was no longer being paid. Steve always had a smile for everyone he met and was a beloved member of the staff. We miss him and wish him well in his 3rd official retirement. We welcome John Rocha to the staff and hope he’ll make it to his 86th birthday with us! I would like to personally thank the staff at the Center for all they do to keep things running smoothly. Cathy Flanagan, Hilda Davenport, Lisa Noferi, Jeanette Hernon, John Rocha and Charlotte Heavey, who is placed at the Senior Center by the Mature Worker Program at Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands. Everyone does their very best to make the Senior Center a pleasant place where everyone who comes through the door feels welcome and respected. I would also like to thank all of the Town Departments for their cooperative spirit and willingness to help us out when called. Your assistance is very much appreciated by me and the rest of the staff. Respectfully submitted, Karen Marciante Director of Senior Services Chair: Robert Isadore Virginia Robinson Peter Campia Elizabeth Sarnoski Maureen Clark GOLF DIVISION The Division continues improvements to the facilities and operations, including: • Continued the successful administration of the lottery tee time reservations system providing over 50,000 golf rounds to Yarmouth Residents. • Maintained the Non Resident Annual Fee Component of our Revenue at over $77,000. • Continued our efforts to promote golf among the youth of Yarmouth by providing free instruction through golf clinics and summer golf camps, as well as hosting high school golf team activities and junior tournaments at both courses. • Continued the successful operation of the Golf Shops and the Bayberry Driving Range operation generating $239,000 in revenue at the two courses, enhancing customer service to the patrons and continuing to efficiently utilize current golf shop employees; while still holding the overall golf operation wages to a figure below the 2003 level of expenditure. 113 • Landscaped the 18th Green Area at Bass River. • Rebuilt the Men’s and Ladies’ Restrooms at Bass River. • Continued our upgrades to the level of maintenance and service at the courses with improvements in methods and equipment; eliciting awards as well as compliments from residents and guests alike. • Collected a total of $3,282,315 in revenue, falling $93,575 short of overall outlays for the year. • Continued to provide top tier golf instruction with former PGA Tour Player Jim Hallett, NEPGA Teacher of the Year Sue Kaffenburgh, Cape Cod PGA Chapter Junior Golf Leader Bob Quirk, as well as PGA Professionals Ron Hewins and Fred Ghioto on our instructional staff. Equipment fitting and demo days were also held. The Division provides over 90,000 rounds of golf annually while maintaining overall financial self-sufficiency to fund improvements to our facilities enabling us to have exceptional courses for the enjoyment Town of Yarmouth residents and Cape visitors as well. The Town of Yarmouth Courses generated revenues in excess of $3.25 million in fiscal 2010, down from $3.4 million in fiscal 2009 including a drop of over $60,000 in resident annual fee sales. In FY10 Total Golf Revenue was $119,906 lower than in FY09. Although green fee and cart revenue were down some 2.3%, the drop of $67,870 in resident annual fees was a significant contributor. The gap between receipts and expenditures was negative, with expenditures exceeding revenues by $93,575 for the 2010 Fiscal Year. Generally we are better able to gauge our revenues and match our expenditures to that level, but the timing of the receipt of the annual fees and the startup requirements for the Bass River Restaurant operation made the coordination much more difficult. We are continuing to contend with the problems facing the entire golf industry as well as with the lagging economy, but we believe that our long term outlook is positive. The Golf Enterprise will continue to balance expenditures with revenues. AVAILABLE ANNUAL GOLF PASS OPTIONS IN 2010: Resident Annual Pass $750.00 Allows unlimited play at no additional charge Senior Ten Play Card $66.00 Allows 5 to 10 plays depending on time of use for those age 75 or older. Maximum of 2. Resident Ten Play Card $175.00 Allows 5-10 plays depending on time of use, for residents under 75 Years of age. Maximum of one. Junior Annual Pass $125.00 Through 18 years of age and is restricted as to time of play. Non Resident Annual Pass $1050.00 Allows unlimited play at no additional charge Non Resident Junior Annual Pass $150.00 Through 18 years of age and is restricted as to time of play. In October of 2010 at the recommendation of the Golf Enterprise Committee, the Selectmen adopted the following fee schedule for 2011: Resident Annual Pass $750.00 Allows unlimited play at no additional charge Senior Ten Play $66.00 Allows 10 rounds-9 holes each, for those age 75 or older. Two per season. Resident Ten Play $175.00 Allows 10 rounds -9 holes each, for those under age 75. One per season. Resident Junior Annual Pass $125.00 Through 18 years of age and is restricted as to time of play. Non Resident Annual Pass $1050.00 Allows unlimited play at no extra charge 114 Non Resident Junior Annual Pass $150.00 Through 18 years of age and is restricted as to time of play. FY2010 REVENUE-EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS: Regular Green Fees: 2008 2009 2010 $1,608,709 $1,541,735 $1,497,911 Golf Car Fees: 2008 2009 2010 $720,868 $680,974 $673,009 Pull Cart Fees 2008 2009 2010 $4,749 $7,583 $5,971 Resident Annual 2008 2009 2010 $813,649 $805,546 $741,635 Non Resident Annual 2008 2009 2010 $76,740 $81,450 $77,491 Golf Shop (Includes HDCP Fees) 2008 2009 2010 $199,118 $200,619 $178,197 Range 2008 2009 2010 $77,837 $69,113 $76,439 Miscellaneous 2008 2009 2010 $(1,982) $(11,888) $8,663 Concessions 2008 2009 2010 $31,901 $33,372 $14,120 Interest 2008 2009 2010 $22,961 $3,971 $3,266 Restaurant 2008 2009 2010 $0 $0 $5,767 Total Revenue A. 2008 2009 2010 $3,544,548 $3,412,374 $3,282,468 Wages and Salaries 2008 2009 2010 $1,310,875 $1,250,696 $1,255,365 Expenses 2008 2009 2010 $1,393,283 $1,293,150 $1,307,944 Sub Total Operating Expense 2008 2009 2010 $2,704,158 $2,643,856 $2,563,310 Debt – Land & Construction (Interest) 2008 2009 2010 $215,064 $164,532 $138,309 Other Costs (includes unemployment and 2008 $97,854 115 pension costs) 2009 2010 $132,847 $142,824 Overhead 2008 2009 2010 $118,294 $90,300 $101,600 Sub Total Interest, Other, Overhead 2008 2009 2010 $431,212 $387,679 $382,733 Total Expenditure less Debt Principal B. 2008 2009 2010 $3,135,370 $2,931,544 $2,946,043 Subtotal: Revenue less Expenditure above (A – B) 2008 2009 2010 $419,178 $481,029 $336,425 Principal C. 2008 2009 2010 $372,000 $436,000 $430,000 Total of Revenues less Expenditure (A – B - C) 2008 2009 2010 $46,817 $45,029 ($93,575 ) Respectfully submitted, James Armentrout Golf Director INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION The role of the Information Technology Division is to address the continually increasing demand for more effective ways to access, maintain, distribute and analyze information pertaining to the Town of Yarmouth. Toward this end, the Division seeks to ensure that new data is developed properly, that Yarmouth’s existing data is being utilized effectively, that all Departments have proper access to data, and that the Town’s systems and equipment are being used to their full potential. The Information Technology Division is responsible for fulfilling these goals, as well as, designing, acquiring, installing, operating, coordinating, and supporting the maintenance of voice, data, video and related telecommunications services for all Town offices as well as cable television broadcast. The Technology Division made great strides toward these goals in 2010. The following sections list what was accomplished and what is planned for 2011. I-NET The I-Net (which stands for ‘institutional network’) is a broadband fiber optic network which links 23 municipal buildings within the Town allowing for high-speed transmission of information. Through the I-Net, these Town buildings currently share file, print, E-mail and Internet access. Each year is spent maintaining and expanding this resource. This year we continued upgrading the backbone networking equipment between town buildings. Existing 100 Megabyte networking equipment was upgraded to Gigabyte speed. This is particularly important for the increasing number of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications being implemented throughout town. Additionally, this faster data throughput results in increased efficiencies of many other software applications. 116 As always, the I-Net will continue to be developed and upgraded within Town through the design and implementation of effective and efficient methods of sending voice and video information between town buildings. TOWN WIDE PHONE SYSTEM This past year, the Town continued with major telephony changes to the Town wide phone system and services. As part of the town wide phone system implementation, we continued to consolidate lines and telephone services throughout the year toward the goal of maximizing efficiency and reducing costs. The savings are achieved by reducing the number of phone lines that the Town pays for and using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) via the Town’s existing fiber optic network (I-Net). The Town has continued to have the same phone numbers available to outside callers with the added ability to transfer calls between buildings, as well as, more efficient auto attendant menus. From the customer’s perspective, the proposed VOIP system is continually improving in both quality and efficiency. DATA ACCESS AND GIS The Division’s goal in regard to electronic data has been to improve access to Yarmouth’s electronic information, especially for Town offices outside of Town Hall and the general public. Currently, Yarmouth’s electronic data is being used for a variety of purposes by an increasing number of Departments. This has been accomplished through the use of the I-Net and our ability to access and utilize data from a variety of legacy databases. Sharing of this data through the I-Net allows the Town to maximize the capabilities of software applications such as the Geographic Information System (GIS). The GIS is an organized collection of computer hardware, software and geographic data designed to capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information. This System allows users to perform very difficult, time consuming, or otherwise impractical spatial analyses. This year, the Town continued to build on and improve its GIS based applications. The Town has invested significant resources in its GIS and has put it to good use. However, we have only begun to tap the potential of such a system. Further investment will be required to build upon the existing system and expand its use by staff and the public. CHANNEL 18 This year, Yarmouth’s public access cable television channel, Channel 18, continued making equipment upgrades. New software and video equipment were installed in the Town Hall hearing room considerably increasing video quality. Live Video Streaming over the internet continued to increase in popularity. This feature allows users to access Channel 18 through any internet connection by visiting the Town’s Web Site. Users can also access an assortment of past meetings to watch “on demand.” We have remained busy recording and televising a variety of public meetings and events on Channel 18. Our part-time employees record and replay Annual Town Meetings, Special Town Meetings, special events and informational meetings, as well as, weekly meetings of the Selectmen, Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission. The staff does an admirable job to provide the best quality broadcast and programming possible with the limited resources and equipment available. WEB PAGE The objective of the Town of Yarmouth web site is to provide Yarmouth residents and the general public with pertinent and up to date information. Last year the site received the E- 117 Government award for its design and content. The site provides viewers with a schedule of events, Committee and Board agendas and minutes, a listing of Town Departments, downloadable forms, a map of the Town with pertinent landmarks, a phone directory, answers to frequently asked questions, links to resources and much more. Be sure to visit the site at www.yarmouth.ma.us. The web site is continually modified to provide visitors with a professional looking site that provides access to information in an orderly and efficient manner. Visitors can view many documents online, as well as, watch board and committee meetings on demand. Additionally, the site has a greatly improved search function, which provides visitors with accurate and in depth search results. The Town’s web site continues its goal of providing users with efficient access to as much pertinent information as possible. The excellent results show the commitment made by all Town departments towards this goal. We have made considerable progress in improving information systems in recent years but there is still much to be accomplished. The Information Technology Division will continue to move forward with exciting projects while maintaining the existing information systems which the Town depends upon to conduct its business. Finally, I would like to thank the employees in the Town for their patience and cooperation while we implement these projects. Respectfully submitted, Shawn MacInnes Director of Information Technology RECREATION COMMISSION The Recreation Commission is very pleased with the accomplishments and successes that were realized in 2010. Thanks in large part, to the community, volunteers and staff, service levels remained intact as the Division experienced budget and staff reductions. We were especially pleased to expand preschool age programming to include a preparatory summer program for children entering Kindergarten. Below is a chart of our major program participation numbers over the past 4 years; 2007 2008 2009 2010 Adult Exercise Swim 284 345 283 215 Adult Open Swim 232 251 141 75 Youth Swim Lessons 384 229 185 190 Baseball ( 4yr to AA ) 171 167 174 157 Softball (with Dennis) 52 94 66 71 Tennis 365 324 259 299 Basketball (Dennis*) 274 268 297* 229* Summer Basketball 57 82 94 85 Early Childhood (Kinder*) 52 146 127 185* Sailing 769 751 672 709 Flax Pond 2344 2555 2262 2114 This chart indicates that we have seen a 13% reduction over the past 4 years in program participants. During that same time period the enrollment in the DYRSD dropped by 7% and the population of Yarmouth declined by 3.5%. Coupled with the significant decline in the economy we believe these numbers support our contention that Recreational Services and Programs are vitally important to our community, especially during difficult times. These participation numbers are higher than previously assumed. 118 During this same time period the funding for the Recreation Division shifted towards stronger dependence on user fees and less impact on tax-based funding to support overhead. The following chart outlines our funding sources: 2007 2008 2009 2010 Offset Revenues 538,359 347,836 495,583 513,357 Tax-based Support 211,418 265,347 215,475 173,156 Total Division Wage & Expense 749,777 613,183 711,058 686,513 So in conclusion, we feel we are operating in a fiscally responsible manner as we maintain levels of services while reducing overhead costs and generating more revenues through user fees. We will continue to operate in this manner as the economy improves. The major focus for 2010 was the Flax Pond Renovation Project. We are proud of our success in generating over $210,000 in donations along with pledges for an additional $140,000 over the next 2 years. The community has spoken that the need for the Flax Pond Summer Program to continue is a major priority in Yarmouth. We thank the staff and volunteers for their dedication to accomplishing this lofty goal under such difficult circumstances. We anticipate opening the building in June 2011 for the summer and will continue to raise donations to pay off this project and develop seed funding for Phase #2. We say goodbye to 2 long sitting and dedicated Commissioners in 2010. Atty. Michael Stone and Dr. John Serijan both stepped down after long and productive tenures on the Recreation Commission. During their terms (Aug ‘87 – July ’10) facilities, such as Homer Park, were put on line, staffing levels and programs grew exponentially, user fees were kept to a minimum, facility availability was expanded and the community was well served by their passion for and dedication to recreational opportunities for their constituents. We thank them for their service and guidance and wish them well. We also say goodbye and thank you to Mr. James Carroll, Mr. Steven Post and Mrs. Maureen Tuohey-Bedford. All served the Commission and community well during their time of service. As we look forward, we welcome new commissioners who bring new energy and an expanded focus to our efforts. We welcome input from our residents and will continue to adjust and realign in order to meet the shifting needs of the community. We encourage all residents to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor spaces and programming available. We rededicate our efforts to address the global obesity epidemic on a local level by maintaining pristine public lands for exercise, relaxation, recreating and gathering and encourage all residents to “Get Out and Get Active”. Respectfully submitted, Dorcas C. McGurrin, Chair Joseph Tierney Robert Majewski Deborah Clark, Vice Chair Beth Hollister Joshua Medeiros, Alt Will Rubenstein Mary-Beth Capobianco Steven Post, (ret) Michael Stone, Alt (ret) John Serijan, Alt (ret) Maureen Tuohey-Bedford, (ret) James Carroll, Alt (ret) 119 MUNICIPAL FINANCE FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Divisions of the Finance Department continue to execute their core missions which includes Auditing all Town payments to ensure compliance with Town and State procurement policies and making the appropriate payments, Assessing property values and setting tax rates, Collecting tax, water and other receipts, processing the Town’s Payroll and ensuring funds are deposited in safe financial institutions. In addition, the Divisions of the Finance Department continue their march toward implementing 21st century approaches to all of their activities. The goal is to perform activities at the lowest cost and with the highest level of customer service possible. Outside of executing its core missions the Finance Departments in conjunction with other Town Departments also implemented the following changes to operations: • Online payment of Water Bills • Networked the Accounts Receivable system used by Transfer and Sanitation allowing its use by the Collectors Divisions eliminating redundant data input • Completed the rollout of Automated Time Clocks reducing the need to manually calculate and input time • Expanded the use of automated reports and mail merges using existing data to reduce the need for creating manual reports and correspondence Planned Streamlining for 2011 includes: • Streamlining Water Service Connection Billing • Expanded use of electronic approvals eliminating the need to route paper • Expanded use of imaging reducing the need for more storage capacity for paper documents • Streamline the revenue collection process for Departments other than the Collector’s Department • Streamlining the Bank Reconciliation process I would like to again thank all Town employees for their participation while the Finance Department goes through its streamlining process. Respectfully submitted, Sue Milne Finance Director 121 TOWN ACCOUNTANT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2009 – JUNE 30, 2010 Annual Reports submitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 61 of the Massachusetts General Law: SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES STATEMENT OF REVENUES Respectfully submitted, Sue Milne Finance Director 122 123 124 125 126 127 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of Yarmouth, MA, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2010, which collectively comprise the Town’s basic financial statements. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town’s management. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principals used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of Yarmouth, MA, as of June 30, 2010 and the respective changes in financial position and cash flow, where applicable, thereof for the fiscal year then ended in conformity with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report on our consideration of the Town of Yarmouth, MA internal control over financial reporting and our tests of it compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements and other matter. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion of the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be read in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit. Management’s discussion and analysis and budgetary comparison information, on the accompanying pages, are not a required part of the basic financial statements but are supplementary information required by accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurements and presentation of the required supplementary information. However, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it. To view or request a copy of the full audit please stop by the Town Administrator’s office in Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Malloy, Lynch, Bienvenue, LLP 128 TOWN COLLECTOR Balance June 30, 2009 Committed Fiscal 2010 Balance June 30, 2010 2010 Real Estate Tax $-0- $43,759,488.34 $833,906.04 2009 Real Estate Tax $821,644.65 $3,517.20 $241.45 2010 CPA $1,312,632.77 $23,218.98 2009 Land Bank Tax $23,644.65 $105.51 $7.24 2010 Personal Property $-0- $762,505.12 $18,213.86 2009 Personal Property $11,383.06 $-0- $4,036.22 2008 Personal Property $4,242.93 $-0- $3,723.34 2010 Motor Vehicle Excise $-0- $2,311,059.79 $138,178.00 2009 Motor Vehicle Excise $147,015.52 $299,168.25 $55,380.98 2008 Motor Vehicle Excise $62,389.50 $2,047.74 $37,150.57 2007 Motor Vehicle Excise $38,677.23 $-0- $31,430.85 2010 Boat Excise $44,826.00 $1,770.00 2009 Boat Excise $2,378.00 $901.00 $1,078.00 2008 Boat Excise $1,451.00 $-0- $836.00 2007 Boat Excsie $1,150.00 $-0- $1,047.00 Landfill $49,724.51 $317,965.00 $54,750.70 Transfer Station $1.432.60 $18,874.70 $1,480.70 Town of Barnstable $11,156.04 $79,398.78 $11,049.30 Septage $220,673.77 $1,282,095.43 $248,505.41 2010 Septage Betterment "A" $-0- $14,015.85 $408.00 2010 Septage Betterment "A" Int. $-0- $5,871.53 $306.00 2009 Septage Betterment "A" $654.00 $-0- $-0- 2009 Septage Betterment "A" Int. $438.38 $-0- $-0- 2010 Septage Betterment "B" $-0- $1,682.59 $-0- 2010 Septage Betterment "B" Int. $-0- $841.30 $-0- 2009 Septage Betterment “B” $5,575.06 $-0- $-0- 2009 Septage Betterment “B” Int. $181.78 $-0- $-0- Title V Septage $2,665.00 $-0- $2,665.00 Title V Septage Interest $8,658.60 $-0- $8,658.60 Semass $100,652.28 $1,330,781.47 $133,841.59 Sludge and Septic $5,228.70 $7,858.93 $7,730.86 Trailers $1,020.00 $11,892.00 $984.00 MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS Municipal Liens………………………………………………………………………… $54,441.74 Scholarship Fund………………………………………………………….…………… $2,984.00 Miscellaneous Charges………………………………………………………………….. $429.05 Real Estate/Personal Property Interest/fees……………………………………………….. $188,714.75 Miscellaneous Interest/Fees…………………………………………………………….. $3,743.60 Motor Vehicle & boat Interest/fees……………………………………………………… $161,139.60 RMV Markings…………………………………………………………………………… $29,420.00 Prior Years Motor Vehicle & Boat……………………………………………………… $9,565.08 Water Interest & Fees…………………………………………………………………… $89,614.52 Water Service Payments………………………………………………………………… $58,845.46 Water Rates Payments…………………………………………………………………….. $3,589,247.41 Service Rates Interest & fees…………………………………………………………….. $1,772.59 Non-sufficient check fees……………………………………………………………….. $1,439.95 129 Septage Interest………………………………………………………………………………….. $6,597.19 Taxes in Litigation/Real Estate & CPA…………………………………………………………….. $2,439.45 Taxes in Litigation/Septage A & Int……………………………………………………………….. $312.75 I am very grateful to my staff for their continued dedication and excellent work ethics. My sincere appreciation to Assistant Tax Collector Jaye Anne Kesten and the Town Financial Assistants Elsie Raneo, Robin Benjamin and Janice Strobl. Respectfully submitted, Shirley A. Sprague Town Collector TREASURER The Treasurer’s Office continues to work toward streamlining our operation. We have worked with various Town Departments to implement automated cash receipting through the MUNIS financial system. We continue to work on improvements to our in-house payroll operation. A number of the tasks are now handled electronically, improving the availability of information for reporting or projections. We continue to add features to the Employee Self Service website, so that our employees will have increased access to their payroll and benefit information. The Town borrowed funds during the year for road work and waste water planning via a bond anticipation note. The Treasurer’s Office has continued to invest Town funds in collateralized and DIF insured bank accounts. Unfortunately, the interest rates have not rebounded, and the result was reduced investment earnings for the Town. Meetings were held with the Investment Committee who assists the Treasurer in the formation of investment policies. Tax bills were mailed in a timely fashion, so the town did not have to borrow in anticipation of revenue. We have continued to be aggressive in the collection of tax title accounts. Payment plans were set up for residents with properties in tax title. We utilize the foreclosure process for uncollectible tax title accounts. I would like to thank my staff, Peggy Mason and Jacqueline Rivero for their dedication and hard work throughout the year. I would also like to thank the Finance Director and Administration for their continued support. CASH SUMMARY WARRANTS DRAWN 7/1/09 – 6/30/10 Balance 6/30/09 Vendor Bills $62,325,819.92 Revenue & Non-Revenue Cash $31,917,444.98 Payroll $13,969,757.87 Receipts 7/1/09-6/30/10 Total $ 76,295,577.79 Revenue & Non-Revenue Cash $73,816.576.51 Total Cash Balance & Cash Receipts $105,734,021.49 BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2010 $29,438,443.70* *Balance includes the following: Stabilization $208,714.41 Trust & Miscellaneous $5,389,715.99 Respectfully submitted, Irene Wright Town Treasurer TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2010 Escrow Accounts Balance 2010 Balance 2009 Balance 2008 Baker Home Inc. Plan #2387-A $6,562.87 $6,533.95 $6,430.98 Baker Home Inc. Plan #2529-A $7,276.14 $7,244.03 $7,129.87 Michael Baker Plan #2387-A $11,899.96 $11,847.49 $11,660.77 Baker Home Inc. Plan #2529-B $18,049.82 $18,021.36 $17,930.50 Dennisport Furniture Plan #2288-B $5,565.74 $5,541.20 $5,453.88 Robert Donahue Plan. Bd. #2635 $3,403.94 $3,388.93 $3,335.52 White's Path Realty Estate Trust $14,243.81 $14,180.99 $13,957.50 Dennis M. Carey $559.43 $556.97 $548.20 Town of Yarmouth Water Dept., Art. 17 $17,774.90 $17,746.88 $17,657.44 Robert R. Bears $3,576.06 $3,560.29 $3,504.17 Owners Unknown Art.28 ATM 86 $266.41 $265.22 $261.03 Land Taking Art.28 (85) $2,752.25 $2,740.20 $2,697.00 Telecorp Realty, LLC $4,433.65 $4,414.11 $4,344.53 Nextel $2,793.90 $2,781.57 $2,737.73 Hawk's Wing Estates $45,711.70 $45,510.09 $44,792.86 Roseanna Nikolaidis Realty Trust $0.00 $8,190.91 $8,061.81 Hyannis Ice Cream/Seagull Beach $1,759.61 $1,751.84 $0.00 William Moran $3,082.67 $3,069.09 $3,020.71 Land Bank Purchases-Various $10,941.95 $10,893.54 $10,721.81 Hyannis Ice Cream/Parkers River $754.13 $750.79 $0.00 The Villages at Camp Street $268.48 $267.28 $263.06 Golf Concessions- G. McInervey $3,006.45 $2,993.19 $2,946.03 Golf Concessions-Bill Wright $3,092.06 $3,078.43 $3,449.88 A.P. Whitaker & Sons, Inc. $8,715.11 $8,676.68 $0.00 CPA Tax $4,441,511.09 $5,078,093.93 $4,835,948.92 Elias Hospitality LLP $60,638.69 $60,371.28 $48,525.86 Trust Fund Accounts Balance 2010 Balance 2009 Balance 2008 Joshua Sears Playground Fund $27,042.51 $26,151.00 $29,788.73 Est Bella Matthews Perpetual Care $2,303.70 $2,274.25 $2,239.07 Cemetery Perpetual Care $299,279.15 $289,696.03 $285,429.48 Cemetery Perpetual Care Enterprise $310,124.43 $308,656.72 $288,911.87 West Yarmouth Woodside Cemetery $51,836.66 $50,808.81 $50,035.60 Woodside Cemetery Yarmouthport $13,220.37 $12,745.44 $12,558.92 Alfred V. Lincoln $2,801.30 $2,742.60 $2,700.98 Yarmouth Friends Trust $1,473.57 $1,421.88 $1,401.03 Ellen Chase Scholarship $9,452.12 $9,101.52 $8,968.71 Frederick C. Howes Educational $126,296.71 $119,966.97 $146,695.60 James Knowles Memorial Scholarship $7,153.98 $6,890.76 $6,790.14 Ellen Eldridge Ancient Cemetery $29,960.92 $29,365.44 $28,918.59 Walter Gifford Cemetery $425,525.53 $410,134.72 $551,492.99 Charles Matthew Bray $8,765.49 $8,649.60 $8,515.93 Scholarship Account $1,430.18 $1,423.89 $2,352.35 Conservation $99,433.24 $96,195.35 $95,575.63 Criminal Investigation $2,426.81 $2,416.11 $2,378.03 Stabilization $257,214.41 $2,249,575.83 $1,112,057.36 Yarmouthport Playground $4,692.99 $4,672.29 $4,598.66 20 Septic Loan / Betterment $213,684.73 $212,708.77 $209,286.97 Chapter 90 Funds $621.91 $619.17 $0.00 Town Recreation Gift $9,378.50 $9,337.14 $0.00 $6,582,760.03 $9,178,024.53 $7,906,076.70 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 BOARD OF ASSESSORS This year the Massachusetts Department of Revenue approved the tax rate on October 20, 2010 at $8.64 per $1,000 of value and the tax bills were mailed October 27, 2010. We would like to thank the staff for the effort they put forth: Carole O’Donnell, Marty Golenski, Cheryl Wheeler, Margery Springer, and Tara Monroe. Also the office has received numerous written and verbal compliments on its customer service this year. The Classification Report, which the Board of Assessors submitted to the Board of Selectmen this year, reflected little change from the previous year. CLASSIFICATION, FY11 Tax Rate: $8.64/$1,000 of Value CLASSIFICATION, FY10 Tax Rate: $7.72/$1,000 of Value CLASSIFICATION, FY09 Tax Rate: $6.73/$1,000 of Value CLASS PARCEL COUNT VALUATION PARCEL COUNT VALUATION PARCEL COUNT VALUATION Residential 15,923 4,869,310,110 15,957 5,162,288,421 15,943 5,673,860,526 Open Space 0 0 0 0 21 1,032,800 Commercial 1,257 430,318,290 1,257 467,611,379 1,265 510,012,974 Industrial 117 34,319,800 117 38,132,500 116 40,689,100 Total Taxable Parcels 17,297 5,333,948,200 17,331 5,668,032,300 17,345 6,225,595,400 Exempt Property 729 326,006,700 723 340,869,700 739 399,056,600 Personal Property 5,417 101,440,100 5,787 98,770,100 5,735 92,639,900 Total Valuation 23,443 5,761,395,000 23,841 6,107,672,100 23,819 6,717,291,900 As always, the Board of Assessors and the Assessors Office staff are here to help you in any way we can. Respectfully submitted, Matthew J. Zurowick Director of Assessing For the Board of Assessors William Lionetta James W. Carroll Joseph R. Sullivan 148 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT “WE ARE DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH” I continue to be proud of the efforts of our fire fighters and support staff. We continue to find ways to move forward with superior emergency services delivery despite shortfalls in budget and economy. We lead the way in regional initiatives. The Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) started here in Yarmouth, has become regional and has begun self-management. We are delighted that so many citizens step forward to help the community in time of need. Our Regional Shelter at DY High School is the model for the Common wealth and worked perfectly for us when Hurricane Earl threatened. We saved the Town approximately $100,000 by getting a surplus military vehicle to serve as a heavy brush fire fighting truck. We received $187,000 Federal Grant for new radios, $10,000 in wild land firefighting training money and $7,500 in equipment money. Our Chiefs Association submitted a grant to the State for Mobile Breathing Air Filling stations, and we led the way by submitting a grant on behalf of the Fire and Police chiefs for $135,000; which we received, to conduct a top to bottom analysis of 911 dispatch on Cape Cod. As Chief, I serve on the Open Cape Subcommittee which will, by 2013, have fiber optic cable on Cape Cod; we can dovetail our dispatch efforts with Open Cape and have data exchange capabilities with all Cape and Island Emergency Services. We maintained coverage in all 3 Fire Stations. Who should you thank for this? The members of the Fire Department. They took a 0% pay raise and modified operations in order to do the right thing—maintain service. You cannot ask for more than that. The conditions we work under are less than ideal, less safe, harder to function, but they chose the very best choice out of a series of all tough choices for your benefit. We had our 1st ever Fire Prevention Week coloring contest which was a success, we partnered with the Rotary Club of Yarmouth’s Food Pantry and have placed food boxes in all 3 stations. Please, please give when and where you can to those less fortunate. We are bound by the following philosophy: “No matter how you contact us; by telephone or walk in to the station and ask for help, no matter what you need, we will either help you directly, or get you to where you can get it”. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Walker Fire Chief PERSONNEL: We have an addition to our many services. Reverend Chuck Soule of the West Yarmouth Congregational Church has become our Chaplain. In his short time here he has added an amazing dimension to the Fire Department. You will have a place to stay and food to eat after a fire; he will see to it. The Fire Fighters are checked on after difficult calls—count on it. He is a true gentleman and we are truly grateful to have him. We have some new hires: David Martin, Kyle Wanko, Ben Spadaro, Kevin O’Hara, Sean Gilrein and Brian Ingram, who is currently serving in Afghanistan in the Army Reserve. We wish them all long, happy and safe career. PROMOTIONS: Captain Phillip Simonian was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief November 10 and has been thrown right into the fire—a 2 alarmer, and performed brilliantly. We are pleased to have him on staff 150 and you will be seeing more of Phil around Town as he settles in to his new job. Lieutenant Gerry Walsh has been promoted to Captain. Gerry is on his 2nd tour in Afghanistan. We await his safe return and look forward to him as a shift commander. Fire Fighter Corey Kittila has been promoted to Lieutenant. Corey is very active on many committees and is a great asset to us. Fire Fighter Kevin Huck has been promoted to Lieutenant. Kevin is a top performer with great operational and tactical experience. He too is a great asset. RETIREMENTS: On November 10, 2010 Deputy Chief Robert Kelleher retired after 32 years of service. Bob is a true gentleman and his accomplishments and contributions to the community would exceed the space I am allowed to write. I want to personally thank Bob and wish him and his family the very best. November 17, 2010 Lieutenant Paul Holmquist retired. Paul was the first person to contact me when I got hired. He is a true leader; Union President and company Officer, Paul was superb. He is easy to talk to, reasonable and amenable. We wish Paul and his family all the best. MILITARY SERVICE: Captain Gerry Walsh and Fire Fighter Ingram are both serving in Afghanistan. Our prayers are with them and their families for their safe return home. SPECIAL MENTION: Though not a member of the Fire Department, Mr. Robert C. Lawton Jr. deserves to be mentioned. He has been a gentleman, a manager and friend. He has brought disparate groups together in compromise and advised Fire Chiefs for 32 years. His wisdom, demeanor and wry sense of humor will be missed. Bob, for a job well done, go, enjoy the retirement you so richly deserve and thank you for all you have done to guide the Fire Department to where it is today. FIRE PREVENTION REPORT Lt. Inspectors James Armstrong and Jonathan Sawyer “To identify and reduce hazards in the Town of Yarmouth through education, inspection, code enforcement and fire investigation.” A large portion of the work week is dedicated to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspections for the sale of real estate. We performed 520 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspections. We would like to thank our realtors for their hard work and efforts towards compliancy with MA State Law. Our online scheduling program works great and has won the approval of our realtors and has freed up time for our busy dispatchers. PERMITS ISSUED IN 2010 Description Count Total Fees Repair C/O System 1 25.00 Permit to install temporary tent heater 1 25.00 Temporary tank out of service 1 25.00 Above ground tank removal 3 75.00 Agricultural Burning Permit 8 25.00 Above ground storage tank - removal 4 100.00 Bonfire permit 1 0.00 Burning Permit MGL 1 25.00 Ceremonial Bonfires 1 25.00 Install Carbon Monoxide Alarms 1 50.00 Install F/A-C/O System 12 600.00 151 Install Fire Alarm System 16 400.00 Repair Fire Alarm System 11 275.00 Fireworks &/or Spec. Effects 3 0.00 Grill cooking with Propane 1 0.00 Install kitchen hood suppression 4 100.00 Install Propane Tank 1 25.00 Storage of LPG 1 25.00 Install Oil Burning Equipment / Tanks 62 1,545.00 To Maintain an Existing / New Storage Tank 17 375.00 Install Sprinkler System 6 150.00 Repair Sprinkler System 2 50.00 Special Seasonal Decorations 1 0.00 Tank Truck Inspection 8 175.00 Underground Tank Removal 4 100.00 Unvented Gas Heater Installation 2 50.00 Cutting & Welding Permit 1 25.00 Total 4,270.00 Customer service continues to be a priority and over the past year we have attempted to streamline the permitting process. This effort will continue in the coming year. Our long time Fire Department Secretary, Mary Singleton retired in September 2009 after 33 years with the Yarmouth Fire Department. Mary, not being one to sit idle has been a volunteer since shortly after retiring. Thanks to Mary for all her hard work and dedication. Our new Principal Office Assistant Sherry Theuret and Fire Department Clerk Jeanne O’Keefe are doing an awesome job helping the Fire Prevention Office. They greet the public, educate them and assist them in the permitting process. Thank you for your hard work. We would like to thank Building Commissioner James Brandolini and the Building Department for their continuing help and support. Fire Inspection and code enforcement has been strengthened through your efforts. Fire Prevention is responsible for investigating all types of fires to determine the origin and cause of the fire. We have a Fire Investigation Team made up of the two inspectors and members from the shifts who work together to do a hard job. We also work with the State Police Fire Investigators when they are needed at a scene. Fire Prevention tracts the types of fires, watches for trends that could indicate a problem with a particular piece of equipment that could point to arson. FIRE STATISTICS: Annual Alarm Summary Report Situation JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTAL Fires 4 5 10 1 13 5 12 9 9 7 8 7 90 Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 7 Hazardous Conditions 4 1 4 4 2 4 5 10 9 6 2 11 62 Service Call 11 5 10 6 17 17 17 15 10 8 6 9 131 Good Intent Call 5 2 12 7 9 8 16 22 2 11 7 13 114 False Alarm & Calls 19 8 19 20 10 45 37 40 23 24 18 22 285 Special Incident Type 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 GRAND TOTAL 43 22 55 40 51 80 89 96 55 57 42 63 693 152 The YFD Education Team runs like a well-oiled machine, each year Freddie the Fire Engine visits the schools during Fire Prevention week. Our popular and locally produced CD titled “Freddy the Fire Engine, Fire Safety Facts, Every Child Should Know” is still very popular. The CD was made possible by; YFD Education Team, Cape Cod Community Media Center, FEMA (Fire Prevention and Safety Grant), F.M. Global (Fire Prevention Grant) and Rick Todd (EMS/Training Supervisor for the Yarmouth Fire Department). FREE CD’s are available through YFD Fire Prevention Office Education is the key to public safety and this priority was reflected by the wide range of programs that was presented to a variety of the citizens of Yarmouth. Due in part to the Student Awareness of Fire Education grant from the state of Massachusetts we were able to present Fire safety programs in all of the Yarmouth schools. Fire Prevention week was very successful with an open house held in October. This year the Fire Department teamed up with the Boy Scouts and several hundred people attended the Fire Prevention Open House Carnival held at Station 3. Special thanks to Patricia Fruggiero at DY High School and the “School to Careers program”, for their support of our Fire Corps internship program. This year we saw 8 students participate. We are lucky to have such caring young men and women in our community. Respectfully submitted by: Lt. Jonathan Sawyer Lt. James Armstrong TRAINING AND EMS From: EMS Training Officer Joe Mullen For the calendar year of 2010 the Yarmouth Fire Department has attended to over 4,200 patients. The majority of patients the YFD see are heart, respiratory and trauma in nature. The average ages range from 65 to 85+ and are mostly female. Our peek time for calls everyday is from 9am to 3pm. The departments EMS calls average 466 calls per month. The YFD averages the same number of calls every day. With the consistent increase in numbers in patients we attend to, the Department made significant changes to render better care to the community. The most notable change is the Department is the Image Trend software. Image Trend is our electronic ambulance reporting software. The Image Trend software along with the computers for each ambulance allows to us to enter the patients’ information into the system. Every time we receive a call to the resident’s property location the Department has their medical history readily available. Having the patient’s medical history allows the ambulance to spend less time on scene and get the patient to the hospital more quickly. Also, with this system the Department is getting more data in regards to the types of patients we see and the treatments we are giving them. This vital information helps us improve the quality of care we are giving to our community In May, the Department put into service a new Life Line Ambulance. The Life Line Ambulance gives a larger working area for patient care and has easier access to the medical equipment. The Fire Department has also updated the aging medical equipment for this ambulance to raise the level of care we provide. The technology in the medical field is always changing and improving. Over the past year the Department has had the opportunity to look at 3 new heart monitors. A test trial was performed for each of them. The new monitors will improve the communication with our laptops and had added features like carbon monoxide monitoring. In 2011 we will be replacing our aging heart 153 monitors with the improved models which will significantly improve the quality of care we render to our patients. The Firefighter/EMT’s and Paramedics of this department continue to train and learn new techniques’ for saving lives. When Fire Fighters come to work, they are spending an average of 2 hours for training. This continuous training makes sure their skills are more than proficient. The department also does training on auto extrication, basic firefighting skills, and with the weather getting colder training on ice rescues. The Yarmouth Fire Department is committed to be the best and provide the best care for our community. DIVE TEAM REPORT From Lt. Thomas Lundquist The Yarmouth Fire Department Dive Team has weathered some rough times during this economic crisis. Due to budget cuts the team was deactivated last year for a period of several months. Subsequently with the help of Deputy Kelleher a limited budget was restored allowing the team to be reactivated and conduct much needed training and equipment maintenance. We would like to thank Deputy Kelleher for his continued support of the Dive Team. The Yarmouth Fire Department currently has 7 divers on the team. We will be adding 3 more divers this year, which would restore our membership close to the original 12 that we had. All dive team members are experienced recreational divers on the outside who bring their knowledge, skills, and experience to the Fire Department. At a minimum all divers are certified Advanced Open Water Divers. Most of the divers hold additional certifications such as Rescue Diver, Search and Recovery Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Ice Diver, Deep Diver, Master Scuba Diver and Dive Master. The Dive Team conducts ten 4 hour training drills per year to maintain a high degree of readiness. We try to conduct at least a few drills per year with the Department of Natural Resources (Harbormasters Department) to utilize their patrol boats and highly trained personnel. We would like to thank them for their continued support. This past year the Dive Team was approached by the Lewis Bay Research Center, and asked us to help conduct repairs on the underwater portion of the weather station in Lewis Bay. This opportunity helped us by having underwater tasks to perform using hand tools and also it helped out a local non-profit organization. Pictures of the drill are available on yarmouthfire.com. Due to the large areas of marine and fresh water bodies located throughout the Town it vital that the Town of Yarmouth maintains a fully trained and equipped dive team to be able to respond immediately to any incident on or under the water or ice. The Yarmouth Dive Team stands ready to respond 24 hours a day 365 days a year. PRESCRIBED BURN PROGRAM The Yarmouth Fire Department and the Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources have enjoyed continued success in the second year of the prescribed burn program. This year two burns were conducted in Yarmouth Woodlands adjacent to Bayberry Hills Golf Course. The three main objectives to the program are to: 1. Reduce fuel loads, which could contribute to uncontrolled wildfire. 2. Provide training in wildland firefighting techniques and tactics. 3. Ecological management and habitat restoration. 154 The Town has contracted with Northeast Forest and Fire Management LLC to provide technical management and oversight of prescribed burns. A prescribed burn is carefully planned, controlled and executed to minimize fire escaping beyond predetermined boundaries and to lessen the impact of smoke on adjacent residential areas, which go unchecked with uncontrolled wildfire. The Prescribed Burn Program is a recommendation of the Wildland Fire Protection and Preparedness Plan that was developed for the Town of Yarmouth. The purpose of the plan was to identify the threat posed by uncontrolled wildfire on Town owned lands. The report specifically identified 2,078 acres of Town owned lands, which make up the wildland urban interface. There are also several privately owned lands which were not part of the Wildland Fire Protection and Preparedness Plan, but pose a significant wildland urban interface threat. Several members of the Fire Department and Division of Natural Resources have undergone specialized wildland firefighting training as part of this program. This program is funded by grants obtained through the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. In addition to conducting prescribed burns, grant money has been used to purchase much needed equipment. POLICE DEPARTMENT The Yarmouth Police Department 2010 Annual Report will provide a record of Yarmouth Police Department achievements and inform our fellow government officials and our citizens of the significant activities undertaken through the year and to briefly address the outlook for the year ahead. Before doing so I would like to congratulate Michael Almonte on his retirement and hope that his future plans are realized and are enjoyable. Michael was a Yarmouth Police Officer for 33 years and spent the last three years as the Chief of Police. First and foremost Michael is a great husband, proud father of two sons and a real friend. He has helped scores of people in different ways and has been the “Big Brother” to so many. His moral and ethical character is strong and unwavering. His decisions were made unselfishly and were guided by one of his fondest rules: “Do what is most right, for most of the people, most of the time.” The Department will miss “Chief Almonte” but his legacy will be that because of his tremendous work as Chief, he left the department in better shape than he received it despite enduring the worst economic times of our lives! It will be challenging to live up to high standards that Chief Almonte has set. The dedicated men and women of the Yarmouth Police Department have had considerable accomplishments in 2010 and I am proud to report that the trend for continued success is strong. What is most impressive is the level of volunteerism. I have never seen a group of public servants commit so much of their time in order to help others and be a part of this great community. Our Officers are displaying true “Leadership” both on and off duty in the difficult times we are experiencing. We make a difference in the lives of the people that live in, work in, and visit our community. Our leadership in volunteerism is helping the poor, helping the hungry, helping the elderly, helping the homeless, helping our schools, helping youth, and helping our businesses. Yes, I am very proud of this! I am energized by citizen support that is helping the Department to recover from debilitating budget cuts. This support has led to funding that allows us to invest in our officers on the street. Proudly, Yarmouth is the only community in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that has been able to restore Police Officers that were lost to budget cuts with their own funding. I thank you all for you tremendous support and we are now more capable of providing the Police Services that you deserve. 155 As we move forward I want it to be clear that we will do our best to help those who are willing to be helped. We will coordinate and guide those with a wide range of problems to what ever Town, State, Federal, spiritual and benevolent organizations have to that offer for assistance. On the contrary I want it to be clearer, that we will protect all the citizens and guests of Yarmouth. We will not tolerate our houses being burglarized, our business being robbed, our elderly being cheated, drug dealing, domestic violence, drunk and drugged driving or any other offenses that diminish the quality of life in Yarmouth. The Yarmouth Police will apply all our resources to those who chose to affront the good people of Yarmouth. Alcohol and other drug abuse problems remain constant. The abuse of substances is damaging lives, drains valuable services and leads to many crimes throughout all areas of our community. Crimes such as Domestic Violence—Drunken Driving—and Prescription Drug Abuse are present in our community and we need everyone to work together as a unbeatable team to help us solve these problems. Our Police Officers count. We work hard around the clock to keep people safe and improve the lives of the people and families that we serve. We will work diligently to meet the needs of our community and our officers and allocate resources where they are needed most. It is important that we understand the needs and strive to not only react and respond to spontaneous incidents as they occur; we must also invest in implementing proactive community policing measures to prevent crime from occurring on our streets and in our neighborhoods. As your newly selected Chief of Police I thank my prior Chiefs of Police—Ted Reynolds— Robert Chapman—Peter Carnes—and Michael Almonte for their tremendous guidance and support and I look forward to the years ahead serving as the team leader of the Yarmouth Police Department family and to the service and protection of the citizens, business owners, and visitors of the Town Yarmouth. Respectfully submitted, Frank G. Frederickson Chief of Police LIST OF EVENTS YARMOUTH POLICE OFFICERS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME January 10 Yarmouth Police Host Semi-Annual Fill a Cruiser with Food Collects $11,000 in Food and Supplies for Yarmouth Families in Need May 16 Third Annual YPD BLUE 5K Run/Walk Raises $12,000 for Charities and Schools June 2 Operation Safe Medicine Cabinet Collects One Million Dollars of Prescription Drugs June 8 Yarmouth Police Run Fourth Annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run July 24 Yarmouth Police Host First Annual ‘Big Nick’s Ride for the Fallen’ Memorial Motorcycle Ride for Cape Cod Fallen War Heroes August 15 Yarmouth Police Collect Hundreds of Cell Phones and Sneakers for Troops September 25 Yarmouth Police Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Program October 26 Yarmouth Police and Child Safe Give Away 500 Free Gun Locks 156 October 31 Team of Yarmouth Officers Run 35th Annual United States Marine Corps 26.2 Mile Marathon and 10K Road Race in Washington, D.C. November 12 Yarmouth Police Host First Annual Charity Fundraiser Community Racquetball Tournament November 20 Yarmouth Police Host Semi-Annual Fill a Cruiser with Food and Collect $12,000 in Food and Supplies for Yarmouth Families in Need November 27 Yarmouth Police Help Dedicate DY Football Field House and Collect Food and Supplies for Children in our Schools November 29 Yarmouth Police Collect $1,200 for Postage for Care Packages to Troops Serving in Iraq and Afghanistan December 12 Yarmouth Police and Freemasons Host MYCHIP Child Identification and Protection Day December 12 Yarmouth Police Assist Yarmouth Rotarians with Annual Christmas Party for the Less Fortunate December 19 Yarmouth Police Host Second Annual YPD BLUE 4.2 Mile Christmas Classic Run/Walk for Massachusetts Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund December 20 Yarmouth Police and Bass River Rod and Gun Club Deliver Gift Cards to Needy Yarmouth Families December 24 Yarmouth Police Collect Hundreds of Toys for United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program for Needy Children 157 MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS BUILDING DEPARTMENT Activity for Fiscal Year 2010 ending June 30, 2010 is as follows: TYPE 2010 2009 2008 New Dwellings 19 30 36 Multi-Family 0 0 0 Commercial 145 192 240 Additions/Alterations 1321 1013 1199 Demolition 2 3 26 Use & Occupancy 50 36 38 TOTAL 1537 1274 1539 # OF PERMITS FEES COLLECTED BUILDING PERMITS 2010 2009 2008 2010 2009 2008 Inc. Use & Occ. 1537 1274 1539 $192,813.00 $156,419.00 $243,074.00 Wiring Permits 1116 1082 1186 $84,940.00 $78,335.00 $68,733.20 Plumbing Permits 656 754 811 $49,178.00 $54,902.00 $52,531.00 Gas Permits 729 770 885 $40,140.00 $36,172.00 $29,571.00 Cert. of Inspection 240 357 243 $27,263.00 $26,864.00 $20,690.00 New Sign Permits 106 76 117 $4,260.00 $3,800.00 $4,550.00 Re-Inspections 101 60 110 $8,070.00 $4,725.00 $3,050.00 Lot Inquiries 20 7 20 $1,500,00 $455.00 $420.00 Family-Related Apts. (Inspections required every 2 years). 13 8 20 $325.00 $200.00 $125.00 Trench Permits 322 91 N/A $16,100.00 $4,550.00 $N/A Violations/Fines Bld. Code Collected. 4 $600.00 Multi-family 3 $105.00 TOTAL $425,189.00 $366,422.00 $422,849.20 INSPECTIONS PERFORMED 2010 2009 2008 PLUMBING/GAS 2010 2009 2008 Building Insp. 4866 4673 2164 Permit Inspections 1860 2032 3042 Certificates of Inspections 360 357 299 Fires 1 2 4 Sign Code 12 9 11 Miscellaneous 118 131 65 Stop Work Orders Posted 44 38 2 Stop Work Orders Verbal 67 71 ELECTRICAL 2010 2009 2008 Zoning Related 312 299 180 Permit Inspections 2813 2689 3024 Old Kings/Historic 6 3 4 Fires 13 6 3 Liquor License w/o Certificate of Inspection 20 20 16 Miscellaneous 14 11 54 Impact Team 12 12 11 Building Code-Violation Visits 128 142 130 COMPLAINTS 2010 2009 2008 Fire Responses 17 21 28 Building 108 99 83 Zoning 301 299 180 Unregistered/junk Motor Vehicles 108 158 88 MISC. ACTIVITY 2010 2009 2008 Boats & Rec Vehicles 16 17 18 Site Plan Review 18 23 23 Historic 2 3 4 Other 561 533 566 Unsafe Structures 27 23 22 Court Activity 36 26 5 Sign 223 252 263 Construction Supervisor License Hearing’s 2 2 1 Citations 55 47 40 Architectural Access Board Handicapped Matters 9 14 5 Respectfully submitted, Building Commissioner James D. Brandolini, C.B.O. 159 BOARD OF HEALTH The year 2010 again witnessed the continuation of many Board of Health programs designed for protection of the environment and public health. During the year the Board of Health addressed the disposal of unwanted medication. The Board worked with the County Extension Service in informing the public about the proper disposal of medications for the protection of the community’s drinking water, as well as for the protection of ponds, rivers and coastal estuaries. The Board met with representatives from 3 hospice organizations, along with a representative from Cape Cod Hospital. Pamphlets regarding medication disposal are available within the Health Division Office. The Yarmouth Police Department also developed “Operation Safe Medicine Cabinet” for the collection of old or unused prescription medication. Their 2 collection dates were extremely successful. The Board also discussed issues of wastewater planning, and had 2 meetings with the Planning Board to discuss growth control issues. The Board continues to discuss planned and sustainable growth within wastewater planning. The year saw the Town’s 1st Farmers Market located at the Cultural Center in South Yarmouth. The Health Division oversaw the weekly food, vegetable and shellfish offerings. New Department of Public Health beach regulations went into effect during the summer of 2010. The regulations expanded the current water sampling requirements, and addressed posting signs informing bathers of water quality testing. The Health Division oversees the testing of 22 salt water and 10 fresh water beaches on a weekly basis, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Board held workshops on ticks, Lyme Disease, mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, and Eastern Encephalitis. Presentations were made by representatives from Cape Cod Mosquito Control and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Service. The Board of Health held 18 meetings in 2010. Discussions included the above topics, along with discussions on septic system variances for new home construction and septic repairs, septic truck transportation, beach water quality, rabies baiting, and flu shot clinics. The Board also discussed Health Division emergency planning, which included a meeting with the Director of the Medical Reserve Corps. The Board also reviewed several health regulations and policies on food service, restaurants, outdoor dining, residential kitchens, and housing. Ongoing programs include inspections conducted by the Health Division Office staff of restaurants, retail food stores, motels, cabins, camps, public and semipublic swimming pools and whirlpools, rental housing units, along with responding to various complaints received by the Department involving trash, overflowing sewage, rodents, and housing complaints of overcrowding, noise, no heat or no water, etc. The Division Office also performed soil analyses to determine suitability of building lots. The Health Division Office staff reviewed all Building Division permit applications to ensure adequacy of the septic system as required by State law, prior to the issuance of any building permit. The staff also attended weekly Commercial Site Plan Review meetings to ensure that all new construction and renovations met with all health codes, i.e., septic systems, and groundwater protection. The Health Division Office continued to oversee 3 grants during 2010. The 1st grant was from the State Department of Public Health for tobacco control, to offer education and cessation programs, control smoking in public places indoors, and conduct compliance inspections. The 2nd grant was for assistance to moderate income families for pumping their septic systems. The 3rd grant was for the assistance to families for the repair of septic systems. 160 RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM Amy von Hone, Assistant Health Director, coordinated the Rabies Control Program. Rabies is a disease caused by a virus which attacks the central nervous system and the brain. There are numerous strains of rabies that are species specific that exist throughout the world and this country. Bat rabies has been endemic in this state for many years. Although certain animals are more sensitive to a particular strain of rabies, the disease can be transmitted between warm- blooded species which includes pet cats and dogs, and even to humans. Because the virus concentrates in the saliva of the infected animal, the disease is usually transmitted by a bite or scratch, or by contact with the infected saliva. Massachusetts has been infected by the Mid-Atlantic strain of raccoon rabies since September, 1992. Yarmouth’s first rabid raccoon was discovered in September, 2004. Since the discovery of rabies in Massachusetts, an Oral Rabies Vaccine Baiting Program was instituted to prevent the spread of rabies on Cape Cod. Baits containing the rabies vaccine are distributed throughout the community to vaccinate our wildlife. Yarmouth conducted 2 modified baitings (May and November, 2010) targeting raccoon habitat within Town borders through the placement of bait stations and distribution by hand with the help of Health Division and Natural Resources Division personnel. State funding of the baiting program was eliminated 2 years ago, however, with the continued funding support from the United States Department of Agriculture and the volunteer contributions from numerous local agencies, the baiting program will continue into the next year. Though promising, the success of the program is still evolving; however, the collaborative efforts of the many Federal, State, municipal and private agencies involved has been recognized nationally and is being used as a model for programs elsewhere. Our Town raccoon and skunk populations continue to be low, and therefore, our potential rabies exposure incidents and sick animals captured for testing are lower than last year. Additionally, the Massachusetts Rabies Laboratory continues to have limited funding for rabies testing, and therefore, can only accommodate testing for those animals involved in human or pet exposure incidents. All other sick animal calls without human or pet exposures are evaluated by Town personnel and handled on a case by case basis. There were no animals, wild or domestic, that tested positive for the disease this year. However, the potential still exists; therefore, all Town Departments involved with our rabies response continue to make the extra effort to respond to inquiries as quickly as possible to prevent any further exposures to both humans and pets. A tally of the animals tested in Yarmouth is listed below: Tally of Animals Tested: 2010 2009 2008 Cats 4 3 5 (1 positive) Dogs 2 1 1 Raccoons 1 3 61 (1 positive) Skunks 3 17 92 Squirrels 0 0 3 Opossum 0 3 3 Woodchuck 0 3 1 Bats 4 (1 unsatisfactory) 7 4 Muskrats 0 0 1 Coyotes 0 0 6 Animals Total: 14 (0 tested positive for rabies) 34 (0 tested positive for rabies) 177 (2 tested positive for rabies) 161 All animals tested were involved with either a human or pet exposure. The Health Division is especially grateful to the Division of Natural Resources and Animal Control who have continued to be a key component of the Town’s rabies response team. Their timeliness, knowledge and professionalism have made a potentially dangerous environment much safer for our Town’s citizens and pets. Additionally, we wish to express our appreciation to Animal Inspector Marilyn McIntyre for her professionalism with animal quarantines and barn inspections, and to local veterinary offices Hyannis Animal Hospital, Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod, and Cape Wildlife Center (H.S.U.S.) for their help and expertise with ongoing rabies and quarantine cases. As always, the Health Division emphasizes the importance of vaccinating all cats and dogs, as required by law, to prevent the spread of rabies. Because household pets, especially cats, are the common link between infected wildlife and humans, pets must be properly restrained and identified. Humans should avoid contact with all stray animals and wildlife and should notify the Health Division Office or Division of Natural Resources immediately in the event of a potential rabid exposure (human or pet) or the sighting of a strangely acting animal. PREVENTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS The Board of Health offers health preventative programs, such as Preschool Immunizations, Diabetic Screenings, Nutritional and Adult Health Counseling Clinics, along with Blood Pressure and Hearing Tests at the Town Hall. Due to budget reductions, unfortunately the programs were changed from bimonthly to monthly clinics. VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CAPE COD, INC. The V.N.A. provides health oriented instructional care and services to individuals and to entire families in the home or other appropriate locations. The agency has been serving Yarmouth residents for over 75 years. Comprised of nurses, home health aides, therapists and social workers, the skilled V.N.A. staff works closely with the Health Division Office to provide the highest quality and most advanced home care available today. On-going programs under the Board of Health include: health counseling/screening sessions, such as diabetic, hearing and cholesterol; flu clinics; maternal/child care visits and adult home health assessments; also monthly immunizations for preschool children are held at the V.N.A. office. Health promotional programs included information and encouragement to first time mothers. The services provided by the V.N.A. are as follows: Office Visits, Special Programs, Medical Social Work, Office Immunizations, Visits for Maternal/Child Health, Children for Preschool Immunization, Hours for Health Counseling/Screening, Hours for Flu Clinic and Pre-filled Syringes, Investigation of Communicable Diseases. The monthly blood pressure and diabetic screening clinics at Town Hall were attended by 88 people. HEALTH CLINICS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES Additional or expanded services are continually under review by the Board. Again planned for the upcoming year are the annual Flu Clinics (approximately 300 H1N1 flu shots in January 2010; approximately 575 seasonal flu shots in November 2010), multiple educational programs, Skin Saver, Breast Mammography, Cholesterol Screening and Glaucoma Clinics. 162 In conjunction with the Yarmouth Restaurant Association, the Health Division Office staff offered a ServSafe course for food service establishments. The Health Division Office also held a series of pool safety certification courses for motel personnel, which included C.P.R. and Standard First Aid. BATHING BEACHES WATER QUALITY The Massachusetts Department of Public Health adopted a new regulation which became effective in April of 2001 requiring bathing beaches to be tested weekly. The Department of Public Health’s intent is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of the users of bathing beaches. The Yarmouth Health Division, in conjunction with the Barnstable County Health Department conducted multiple testing at 24 salt water and 10 fresh water bathing beaches on a weekly basis from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A total of 439 samples were collected. Over the course of the summer, a total of three beach closures due to elevated bacteria levels caused by runoff from heavy rains. All beaches were reopened within 24 hours after successful retests. WEST NILE VIRUS ENCEPHALITIS PROGRAM West Nile Virus (WNV) encephalitis is a rare disease caused by a virus. In a small percentage of people, the disease can become serious, even fatal. The virus that causes WNV encephalitis, which had not been identified in the United States before the summer of 1999, occurs naturally in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is not known where the U.S. virus came from. The virus grows in birds, and it is transmitted from bird to bird and from bird to humans by mosquitoes. Horses bitten by mosquitoes carrying WNV can also become sick. Mild WNV infections cause fever, headache and body aches, often with a skin rash and swollen lymph glands. More severe infections can cause headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, paralysis and, sometimes, death. There is no treatment for WNV infection. About 7% of people who are infected with the virus die from it. However, doctors can treat the symptoms of WNV encephalitis. WNV is spread only by mosquitoes that are infected with WNV. People and horses that have WNV infection cannot spread the disease. There is no evidence that a person can get WNV from handling live or dead infected birds. Still, you should avoid bare-handed contact when handling dead animals, including birds. If you must handle dead birds, use gloves or double plastic bags. The risk of getting WNV encephalitis is highest from late July through September. The virus is spread by adult mosquitoes, which are killed by frost in the fall. There is no WNV vaccine for people or horses. The only way to protect yourself is to keep mosquitoes from biting you. Follow these steps every summer if you live in or visit an area with mosquitoes: • Avoid outdoor activities after dark (between dusk and dawn), if possible, as this is the time of greatest mosquito activity. • If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use mosquito repellent that contains DEET (the chemical N-N-diethyl-meta- toluamide) and follow the directions on the label. DEET can be toxic if overused. Never use DEET on infants. Avoid using repellents with DEET concentrations above 15% for children and with concentrations above 35% for adults. Cream, lotion or stick formulas are best. Avoid products with high amounts of alcohol. • Take special care to cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors. When you bring a baby outdoors, cover the baby’s carriage or playpen with mosquito netting. 163 • Fix any holes in your screens and make sure they are tightly attached to all your doors and windows. To reduce mosquito populations around your home and neighborhood, get rid of any standing water that is available for mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes will breed in any puddle or standing water that lasts for more than four days. Here are some simple steps you can take: • Dispose of metal cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots and other water holding containers that have collected on your property. • Pay special attention to discarded tires that may have collected on your property. Tires are a common place for mosquitoes to breed. • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are left out doors, so that water can drain out. • Clean clogged roof gutters. • Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use, and do not allow water to stagnate in birdbaths. • Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Keep swimming pools clean and properly chlorinated. • Use landscaping to eliminate standing water that collects on your property. Due to State budget cuts for FY2010, the collection and testing of dead birds was halted in the summer of 2009. The Health Division would like to emphasize that all citizens should continue to follow the above guidelines and precautions to avoid illness. TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM In 1994 Yarmouth became one of 15 Cape Towns participating in the Regional Tobacco Control State Department of Public Health Grant, which is administered by the County Health Department. This grant is funded by the State through the cigarette tax. After several public meetings and joint meetings with the Barnstable Board of Health, the Yarmouth Board of Health adopted a regulation prohibiting smoking within restaurants, lounges and bars, effective April 3, 2000. The Towns of Barnstable and Dennis also enacted similar regulations. The Massachusetts Smoke-Free Workplace Law went into effect on July 5, 2004. As a result, all 15 Cape Towns prohibit smoking in public places. Several compliance checks were performed in the past with no violations observed. The Health Division continues to work with the Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program in offering education and smoking cessation programs. The Board had previously approved regulations that prohibit smoking in indoor public places, such as retail stores, office buildings; ban cigarette vending machines to prevent under age access; and require a license to sell tobacco products. In 2010 there were 35 licenses issued to establishments to sell tobacco products. The Division worked with Cape Cod Tobacco Control in conducting 2 compliance checks (total of 63 establishment visits) in 2010. One (1) establishment was issued a fine. Yarmouth tobacco retailers achieved 98% compliance with the regulations preventing under age tobacco retail sales. SEPTIC SYSTEMS PROGRAM The State Title 5 Septic Regulations that took effect in March of 1995 continue to inundate the division office with inquiries, requests for deep and perc tests, plan reviews, permits and final septic inspections. The office at one time had 50 people waiting for perc/deep testing, along with a 3 week wait for review of engineered septic plans. Many of these were for the installation of septic systems for Real Estate sales, new construction, construction/renovation, and septic 164 repairs. To meet this need the division engaged the County Health Department to assist in witnessing deep and perc testing. The Board has delegated authority to Health Division staff to approve septic repair variances “in house” after review of engineered plans for maximum feasible compliance, to expedite the permitting process. The staff reviewed and approved 100 septic variances under this criterion. The new Title 5 Regulations also require the Division Office to review and comment on septic system evaluation reports on every Real Estate sales transaction. There were 448 Septic Inspection Reports reviewed between January and December 2010. Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems – Breakdown of Information: 2010 2009 2008 Variances – Maximum Feasible Compliance 100 86 87 Building Foundation Height Variances/Review 0 5 -- Private Sewage Treatment Plant Reports 96 96 96 Final Sewage Installation Inspections 573 475 514 Engineered Sewage Plans Reviewed 987 721 793 Deep Hole/Percolation Tests 577 476 557 Repair Permits Issued 314 262 300 New Permits Issued 34 22 41 Field Visits 96 112 73 Starting in the year 2000, the State Title 5 septic regulations affected people living within the Town’s Zone II drinking watershed areas. New construction and additions/renovations increasing septic system flows are now required to size the septic system at 110 gallons per bedroom per 10,000 square feet of land. This section of Title 5 is for the protection of the drinking water. With this new section of the regulation in effect, the Board of Health rescinded their 1986 Nitrate Loading Regulation, which placed a restriction on the number of bedrooms and lawn area. The Board of Health continues to monitor the first approvals in the State, from the Department of Environmental Protection, to allow an alternative septic technology installation. Alternative Septic Technology Systems:Residential Commercial Bioren 1 0 F.A.S.T. 34 7 Bioclere 14 12 Singulair 17 0 Jet 1 0 SeptiTech 1 0 Waterloo Biofilter 1 0 Incinolet 1 1 Amphidrome 1 1 Advantex 3 0 Pirana 0 2 White Knight 0 1 Aero-Stream 1 0 THE SEPTIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM This program, which is administered by the Health Division Office, was responsible for many of the Town’s failing septic systems being upgraded. Continuing implementation of this program includes: septic system maintenance pamphlets, consultations, written and audio-visual materials, along with sewage system location cards and pumping histories that are provided by the Health Division staff to assist homeowners in locating their septic system for routine 165 maintenance pumping. As required by State law, the Health Division Office reviews all Building Permits to determine the adequacy of the septic system for all projects involving building alterations and/or renovations, and requires upgrading of all cesspools to a new septic system, which is helping to ensure protection of the town’s groundwater quality. As a condition of receiving Federal and State assistance for the construction of the septage treatment facility, the Board of Health was required to adopt a septic system inspection and maintenance regulation, to protect the public health and our vital sole-source water supply. In order to ensure that a septic system continues proper operation, it is necessary from time to time to remove the accumulated solids and sludge from the bottom of the septic tank or cesspool. It is particularly important to keep the solids from being carried over into and clogging the leaching system. The rate of accumulation of solids is primarily related to the intensity of use (i.e., how many people are using the septic system; is the septic system used all year or only seasonally; is a garbage grinder used - not recommended), so the time interval between pumpings will vary for each home. Therefore, the regulation requires that all systems be pumped every 4 years, or have a FREE inspection by Town Agents to determine if a septic pumpout is needed. HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM The Yarmouth Board of Health was required to adopt regulations requiring the pumping of septic tanks once every 4 years with certain waiver provisions. This requirement was a result of an E.P.A./Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant of monies to the Town for construction of the Septage Treatment Plant. This grant encourages assistance to low and moderate income residents in complying with the regulation, as well as assistance in repairing/replacing failed septic systems. Oil tank removal and replacement is no longer funded. Carl Lawson oversees the installation and repair portion of the program, while Brian Heaslip oversees the septic pumping reimbursement portion. The statistics for grant awards are as follows: Septic System Repairs: 2010 2009 2008 Low Income 0 1 0 Very Low Income 2 3 1 Extremely Low Income 0 5 2 Did Not Qualify 0 2 0 Withdrew 8 7 7 PRIVATE TREATMENT PLANTS The Health Division continued to monitor and review engineered plans, and monthly operational and maintenance reports, along with the Department of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.), for private sewage treatment facilities. There are presently operating within the Town the following private treatment plants: 1. Buck Island Condominium 94 Living Units: 50,000 GPD on 32 acres, 1978 2. Cove Motel Route 28 - 229 Time Sharing Units, 194 Seat Restaurant, and Health Facility: 39,900 GPD on 23.6 acres, 1986 3. King’s Way Route 6A - 667 Living Units (including 191 “Senior Living Units”), 123 Seat Restaurant, General Store, Post Office, Pool Club House, Golf Club House, Health Facility, and 18 Hole Golf Course: 165,000 GPD on 200 acres, 1988 4. Mayflower Place Buck Island Road - A congregate care retirement community consisting of 102 Congregate Living Units, and a 72 Bed Septic Pumping: 2010 2009 2008 Low Income 4 2 6 Very Low Income 1 2 -- Extremely Low Income 2 2 -- 166 Nursing Home: 25,000 GPD on 40 acres, 1989 5. Thirwood Place At Flax Pond, North Main Street - A congregate living facility for the elderly comprised of 188 Living Units, and a 90 Seat Dining Hall: 24,000 GPD on 45 acres, 1989 6. Mill Pond Village Camp Street – Housing complex consisting of 136 houses: 45,870 GPD on approximately 27 acres, 2006 7. D-Y Regional High School Station Avenue – 17,000 GPD, 2006 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACTIVITIES Carl Lawson is the Town’s Hazardous Waste Inspector. Carl’s duties include administering the Board of Health regulation, “Handling & Storage of Toxic or Hazardous Materials,” to approximately 160 businesses within the Town, to ensure all businesses are handling and storing hazardous or toxic materials properly, for the protection of the environment and public health. The regulation was adopted by the Board of Health on March 26, 1990 and requires annual registration and licensure for those businesses handling or storing toxic or hazardous materials or generating hazardous waste in the Town of Yarmouth. HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITES: 2010 2009 2008 Board of Health Hearings 0 0 0 Businesses Contacted 268 240 145 Businesses Inspected 185 150 143 21E Site Research 3 1 4 Licenses Issued 150 152 158 Field Visits 67 96 82 Water Sampling 6 17 10 Hazardous Materials Complaints: Radon 0 0 0 Asbestos 0 0 1 Fuel Tanks 0 0 0 Oil Spills 6 5 6 Toxic Chemicals 0 1 2 Medical Waste 0 0 0 Mold 1 1 0 Miscellaneous 3 5 23 Follow ups 51 49 70 D.E.P. Confirmed Hazardous Sites: Active 37 33 30 Closed 85 82 79 Field visits 0 0 1 Follow ups 0 0 5 Miscellaneous 43 38 20 Anniversary Park 148 -- 110 Administrative: Site Plan Review Meetings 0 4 5 Committee Meetings 9 8 9 Meetings Away 15 20 12 Overtime Hours 0 0 0 Bldg. Use/Occupancy/Commercial Reviews 0 1 16 HUD Grant Reviews – Septic Repairs 435 641 710 Plans Reviewed 0 0 1 Board of Appeals Reviews 0 1 0 Emergency Management 272 358 294 Emergency Management Meetings 16 17 16 Miscellaneous 1,716 1,476 1,533 167 Mileage 3,391 3,597 3,980 Fees Collected $25,550 $23,550 $20,740 Carl had overseen the Annual Collection of Household Hazardous Materials, but the program was eliminated in 2009 due to Health Division budget reductions. Budget reductions also forced elimination of Yarmouth resident participation in the joint Barnstable/Yarmouth collections at the Town of Barnstable Transfer Station. The Solid Waste Division was able to hold 1 collection at the Yarmouth Senior Center during 2010. Carl is responsible for monitoring those sites listed as Confirmed Hazardous Waste Sites by the Department of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.). Carl’s duties also include monitoring the clean-up actions of these sites. In the past these clean-up actions included the use of soil vapor extraction systems, or the use of air stripping towers. Other clean-up methods involved the removal of contaminated soils and the installation of ground water monitoring wells. Carl coordinates public health emergency planning as required by the State Department of Public Health. This planning includes emergency dispensing sites, KI distribution, attending State and regional meetings, and monthly meetings with representatives from Police, Fire, the County Health Department, the Department of Public Health, the Medical Reserve Corps, and the School Department. Anniversary Park, located at 7 North Main Street, formerly a gas station, was a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirmed hazardous waste site designated in 1997. Carl worked for a number of years with the Town’s consultant on the property to complete numerous tasks, culminating in the closure of the property as a waste site in June 2008. The Health Division obtained a DEP grant to assist with costs associated with the closure of several area monitoring wells and the removal of remediation equipment. Carl worked with the DEP, the DEP environmental contractor, and numerous town departments. HOUSING PROGRAM This program is administered by Brian Heaslip. Housing rental units are monitored and inspected according to the 1976 Town Rental Bylaw. All rental properties are required to be registered annually with the Health Division. Brian also enforces the Massachusetts Department of Public Health housing regulations and is a member of the Town’s Code Enforcement Impact Team formed in 1998. The Team consists of representatives from the Health, Police, Fire and Building Departments. Due to budget cuts the Police Department has significantly reduced its participation. Housing & Space-Use Bylaw Program Statistics: 2010 2009 2008 Water Shut Offs Reviewed 451 568 539 Housing Complaints Received: Overcrowding Bylaw 24 18 13 Anti-Noise Bylaw 1 0 0 Trash/Rubbish 88 101 55 Sewage 28 4 6 Other 138 101 124 Follow Ups 244 170 186 Court Attendance 10 4 16 Meetings 51 44 68 Number of Registered Units 1,756 2,232 2,436 Housing Inspections 827 786 328 Permits Issued 1,660 2,062 2,112 Letters Issued 85 122 59 Fees Collected $87,800 $111,600 $97,670 168 Bulk Mailings 2 1 2 Miscellaneous 298 246 317 Follow Ups 960 840 939 Mileage 6,788 6,226 7,031 OTHER ACTIVITIES The Health Division continues to add to and maintain many of its administrative functions for monitoring the public health and environment, which includes the following programs: underground gasoline storage tanks, hazardous waste, right to know, septage pumping data for all residential and commercial buildings, nitrate loading restrictions, complaints, housing rentals, dog bite reports, food service, swimming pools, well water analysis, along with pond, river, and coastal water analysis. As in prior years, 2010 saw the Health Inspectors continue to work toward higher public health standards through their attendance of, and their involvement in, meetings, seminars, and conferences, sponsored by the State Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Environmental Health Association, the Massachusetts Health Officers Association, Barnstable County Health Department Seminars and by serving on various State, Town and County committees. The Director of Health’s appointment by the governor continues, for the 22nd year, on the State Board of Registration for Certified Health Officers. The Board of Health held 18 meetings during 2010. Septic variance requests, hearings, workshops and updates were conducted by the Board as follows: • Variance requests from Town or State sewage regulations for construction of new septic systems for new homes – 1 request – 1 approval • Variance requests from Town or State sewage regulations for construction of new septic systems for repair of existing septic systems – 2 requests – 2 approvals • Variance requests from Town food service regulations – 1 request – 1 approval • Review and discussion of Town food service and outdoor café regulations – 1 • Wastewater Issues: Workshops with Planning Board – 2 Board workshops and discussions on wastewater – 5 • Beach Issues: Update of beach water quality testing – 1 Discussion of new State beach regulations – 2 • Farming Issues: Establish a farm – 2 Violation of Town poultry regulations – 1 Massachusetts Department of Public Health cease and desist order – 1 • Farmers Market: Establish fees – 1 Meetings and updates of market with Agricultural Commission – 3 • Tobacco Issues: Prohibit smoking in private club – 1 Violation of Town tobacco control regulation – 1 • Disposal of Medications: Workshops – 4 Discussion of Draft Regulation – 2 Discussion of Operation Safe Medicine Cabinet with Police Department – 2 • Discussion of New State Open Meeting Law – 3 169 • Discussion of drainage issues with Town Engineer and Division of Natural Resources – 1 • Discussion of Board of Health policies/issues – 5 • Update of seasonal flu – 2 • Update of hurricane emergency planning – 1 • Update of ongoing town budget process – 2 The Health Division would like to recognize Board of Health Chair Brian Braginton-Smith for being awarded the National Association of Local Boards of Health Regional Director’s Award for the Board’s work regarding the safe disposal of medications. Thanks go out to all the staff, Amy von Hone, Brian Heaslip, Mary Alice Florio, Peggy Rose, Carl Lawson, and Philip Renaud. We would also like to thank Lynn McIntyre as the Town’s Animal Inspector. Licenses/Permits Total Permits Issued Calendar Year 2010 2009 2008 Percolation/Deep Test 272 232 258 Cabins/Inns/Lodges/B&Bs/Camps 29 26 34 Motels 42 65 52 Food Service: 0-100 seats 96 91 118 Over 100 seats 34 30 34 Non-Profit Organizations 21 13 15 Common Victualler 113 103 131 Continental Breakfast 24 36 29 Catering/Commissary 3 3 1 Catering/Temporary Food, per event 22 15 23 Retail Stores: Less than 50 sq. ft. 20 20 17 Less than 25, 000 sq. ft. 41 38 35 More than 25,000 sq. ft. 4 2 5 Wholesale 6 5 6 Frozen Dessert 11 10 10 Mobile Food Vendors, per truck 1 1 0 Ice Cream Trucks, per truck 6 4 4 Vending Machines 2 2 2 Residential Kitchens 0 1 2 Sewage Collectors 32 37 42 Refuse Collectors 21 17 10 Board of Health Hearing Fees 3 8 4 (Only when abutter notification is required) Funeral Directors 5 4 4 Poultry: 1-9 chickens 6 4 7 10+ chickens 9 7 -- Stables 16 8 14 Each additional horse 48 17 34 Swine/Sheep/Goats: 1-8 animals 1 3 2 9+ animals 2 1 -- Farmers Market 3 -- -- Massage, Personnel Licensed by State Licensed by State 9 Massage, Business Licensed by State Licensed by State 2 Tattooing, Personnel 1 6 4 Tattooing, Business 0 2 1 Swimming Pools 78 105 86 Vapor Baths/Whirlpools 31 35 33 170 Septic Disposal Installer’s License 73 76 79 Title 5 Septic Permits: New 34 23 42 Repair 303 241 284 Title 5 Inspection Report Filing Fee 488 370 398 Call Back Fees/Fines 1 0 0 Trailer Park 1 1 1 Xerox or Computer Generated Copies $337.06 $410.80 $454.70 Tanning Facilities, per tanning device 8 19 25 Tobacco Sales 42 39 37 Establishment Name Change 0 1 1 Hazardous Waste 21E Fees 4 1 2 Hazardous Waste Licenses 169 156 158 Rental Housing Registrations 1,756 2,232 2,436 Grand Total Licenses/Permits 3,879 4,110 4,579 Grand Total Fees Collected $229,192.06 $243,315.80 $228,814.70 ADDITIONAL HEALTH DIVISION STATISTICS Inspections Performed: 2010 2009 2008 Inns, Motels, Cabins, Camps, Lodges 5 14 8 Food Catering Apps. Reviewed/Issued 2 1 8 Soft Ice Cream Lab Results 56 28 36 Food Service – Restaurants 401 388 329 Food Service – Schools 13 5 4 Continental Breakfasts 49 25 55 Temporary Food Booths 62 25 41 Whirlpool Lab Results 93 59 40 Whirlpool/Vapor Bath 89 55 80 Mobile Food and Ice Cream Vendors 7 10 1 Retail Food Stores 99 118 96 Stables/Poultry/Swine 2 21 1 Swimming Pools 240 163 146 Swimming Pool Lab Results 207 150 125 Suntan Booths 18 15 12 Miscellaneous 150 173 151 Communicable Disease Investigation: 2010 2009 2008 Campylobacter 5 1 3 Group A Strep 1 0 0 Tuberculosis 4 8 8 Salmonella 2 6 0 Babesiosis 2 0 0 Meningitis 1 0 0 Head Lice 0 1 2 Hepatitis 42 40 11 Giardia 4 5 0 Lyme 41 144 60 E.Coli 0 0 0 Other 17 32 16 Stool Kits Distributed 8 0 2 Follow Ups 264 209 85 General Inquiries 279 125 4 AIDS Inquiries 0 0 0 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 171 Syphilis Pending from State <5 <5 Gonorrhea Pending from State <5 <5 Chlamydia Pending from State 30 30 HIV/AIDS – Cumulative/Living Pending from State --/-- 63/29 Subsurface Sewage Disposal Reports Reviewed (for Real Estate Transfers): 2010 2009 2008 Conditionally Passes 9 13 8 Further Evaluation 2 0 2 Passes 379 349 284 Fails 58 44 47 Total 448 406 341 Complaints Received: 2010 2009 2008 Garbage, Debris, Rubbish 7 6 9 Swimming Pool 5 8 14 Whirlpool 0 1 1 Hazardous Waste 3 0 1 Animals/Rodents 2 3 5 Housing 3 2 1 Sewage 8 14 7 Food 18 19 10 Food Borne Illness 5 5 3 Miscellaneous 20 22 15 Follow-ups 66 90 81 Miscellaneous Health Division Statistics: 2010 2009 2008 Burial Permits Reviewed/Issued 218 194 205 Flu Shot Clinics: Seasonal Flu 2 5 4 HINI (Swine) Flu 1 7 -- Overtime Hours of Health Department Personnel 26 64 13 Commercial Site Plan Review Meetings 5 12 15 Site Plan Review Comment Sheets 10 13 147 Committee Meetings or Other 151 135 2 Meetings with Town Counsel 3 6 19 Board of Health Meetings 18 18 2 Night Meetings 24 8 10 Meetings Away 52 72 55 Building Permits Reviewed 370 326 357 Mileage (Total Department) 21,050 20,260 21,471 Animal Inspector Statistics: Dog Bite Reports/Quarantines 70 160 87 Cat Bite Reports/Quarantines 57 55 52 Other Bite Reports 0 0 0 Barn/Poultry Inspections 22 20 20 Respectfully submitted, Bruce G. Murphy, MPH, CHO, R.S. Director of Health Brian Braginton-Smith, Chairman Tanya Daigneault, Vice Chairman William C. Snowden III, Clerk Evelyn P. Hayes Hillard Boskey, M.D. 172 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) GEORGE R. ALLAIRE, DPW DIRECTOR To satisfy budget reductions the DPW laid off 3 more employees, Tim Smith in Engineering, Toni Parent at Highway and Stephen Perry at Cemetery bringing the total DPW layoffs to 5 in the last 3 years. While never the preferred option to layoff employees, these economic times and stress leaves the Town no alternatives. Citizens should expect delayed responses for services requested as the DPW adjusts to the reduction of personnel and funding below the levels of the 1990s. I want to thank all the remaining DPW employees for pitching in to cover the voids created by these layoffs. The most prevalent topic this year besides budgets has been the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) being endorsed by the Board of Selectmen as we continue with the design of Yarmouth’s initial sewer collection and treatment system, referred to as Phase 1, along Route 28 from Parkers River to the Barnstable Town line. The CWMP was submitted to the Massachusetts Policy Act (MEPA) office and the Cape Cod Commission for joint review and approval. Based on the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) reports, indicating high nitrogen in the water bodies is having a detrimental affect on the water quality of Lewis Bay and Parkers River. High nitrogen in the water bodies is leading to the loss of eel grass and the reduction of oxygen in the water. The fish kill in July 2009 shows how close we are to living on the edge with these eco system’s detrimental conditions. The MEP reports show that most of the nitrogen finding its way to these water bodies is via our septic systems discharging into the groundwater. Why is it important to move forward with such a project in these economically troubling times? Water quality is the source of our economic base as long as the tourists keep coming to Cape Cod. Should we ignore the problem the Environmental Protection Agency will use established Total Maximum Daily Load Limits (TMDL) in the Clean Waters Act to require the Town to address these matters, probably in a time frame not of our choosing and faster than we would prefer. The fact we have the potential for 0% interest loans available for the next few years and contractors hungry for work, which will lead to lower costs, the time is right for this project. If we wait for the other Cape communities to start installing wastewater infrastructure, we’ll all be seeking the same contractors at the same time and you know what happens due to supply and demand! Because of these factors mentioned above, we may be asking voters at the April 2011 Annual Town Meeting to support a $55 million borrowing article to fund the 1st phase of Yarmouth’s wastewater collection and treatment system with 4 or more phases to follow. Additionally we will ask Town Meeting to approve $2.9 million to design Phase 2 of the system, to further enhance reduction of the number of septic systems contributing to the water quality issues in Lewis Bay and Parkers River. The time is right, let’s not miss this opportunity. The Bass River MEP draft report was issued in August and indicated nitrogen impairment in this water body as well. Tidal restriction in the upper reaches of Bass River leads to some of the degradated water quality. The Corp of Engineers is beginning preliminary investigations to see if widening the rail road bridge will solve or help with the nitrogen issues in the upper reaches of the river. MASS DOT meanwhile removed the metal structural members of the railroad bridge after boating safety concerns were voiced by both towns. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection held a TMDL hearing for the Lewis Bay estuary setting a target nitrogen level to be achieved. This fact was known some time ago, which is why we started down the path to sewer Phase 1. Additional TMDL hearings will be 174 scheduled for Parkers River and Bass River in the coming year. While water supply regulations allow humans to consume nitrogen at a concentration of 10 mg/L, salt water estuaries are much more sensitive requiring concentration of .38-.4 mg/l to remain healthy or restore the estuary’s health. If the TMDLs weren’t enough, the EPA is also issuing a draft NPDES draft permit for storm water covering the next 5 years. The new requirements of this draft permit are to sample water and test storm drainage outfalls under dry and wet weather conditions. Some of the tests will have to be run by a certified, approved laboratory. Additionally, the new permit requires some parts of Town to be swept twice a year to prevent roadway sand and debris from entering the storm water system that discharge to wetlands or water bodies. The Highway Division swept these areas in Town last year. Catch basin cleaning is also required. All these mandates will cost more money which is not available via normal budget requests. DPW finished the rehabilitation of the Highbank Road Bridge with the Town of Dennis and began the rehabilitation of the Keveney/Mill Lane Bridge in October with the Town of Barnstable. The design of the Cape Cod Rail Trail with the Town of Dennis is also progressing with survey work provided by both Towns’ survey personnel. A pedestrian and bike bridge over Station Avenue is currently in the plan with construction to begin is 2012/13. Funding will be from federal and state coffers. The trail will follow along the railroad right of way into Peter G. Homer Recreational Facility, along the existing path into the Bayberry Hills Golf course. Once passed the last golf hole, the path will veer north and terminate temporarily in a parking lot on the abandoned portion of Higgins Crowell Road. The Town of Barnstable plans to extend the trail into Hyannis and further west to the service road at exit 6 of RT 6. The service road is also the Claire Saltonstall bike route to Boston. The design of the realignment of Forest Road at Old Town House Road along with providing signals progressed to the 75% stage with MASS DOT. We have worked with the Garden Club, which has begun removing plants in this area. This project is scheduled for construction using federal and state funds in 2012. MASS DOT completed the work at the Packet Landing gateway project and the contract is in the punch list phase with completion in spring 2011.. This Gateway project was also funded with federal and state funds along with EPA 319 grant funds for the storm water infrastructure, located beneath this site, to enhance water quality in Bass River. All underground facilities are in place for the replica of the Cellar House to be constructed at this location With an eye towards reducing electric cost and consumption the DPW worked on 2 Photo Voltaic (PV) projects. One installed a 3.46 kW solar array at the disposal area which can be seen at the yard waste compost wall. This was installed at no cost to the Town via grants and rebates. The second project is a Power Purchase Agreement solicited via proposal at the YD Septage Treatment Plant. Three proposals were received and Waterline Industries was the chosen owner of the PV system to be installed on the effluent storage tank. Waterline Industries will own the PV array and install same at no cost to the Town. In turn the STP will purchase electricity produced by this large solar array for the next 20 years at a reduced rate, saving money for the Town and our customers at the STP. DPW worked to get the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system at the Police Station under control as the system has been plagued by erratic operation since its been built. RISE Engineering working through the Cape Light Compact was very helpful in developing a strategy to get the system working properly. Honeywell Controls was hired directly by RISE with funding through the Cape Light Compact to upgrade the software and trouble shoot the system at 175 no cost to the Town. We expect the work to be complete early next year and predict to save $15,000 annually on energy bills. ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING DIVISIONS Richard P. deMello, P.E., Town Engineer Doug Wrock, P.L.S., Town Surveyor As noted above by the DPW Director the Surveying Division lost the services of a land surveyor due to budget cuts, leaving the Engineering and Surveying Divisions with 5 personnel which previously had a full complement of 8 personnel a few short years ago. The layoffs coupled with the 2 federal mandates (NPDES stormwater and MUTCD signs) discussed below have presented a large challenge for us. However, we plan to continue providing the best professional engineering and surveying services to you that is possible, and will do everything that we can to make that happen. The following paragraphs briefly outline the projects and services that we provided during 2010 as well as outline plans for several projects in 2011. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: • Prepared and submitted the Phase II Stormwater Management Annual Report to EPA and DEP as required by EPA’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 5- year General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). • Reviewed the proposed new requirements and anticipated impacts of EPA’s next NPDES stormwater 5-year General Permit. After reviewing the proposed regulations, it was determined that the following new requirements will likely have the greatest demands on our time and funding: Inspect, sample and test the flow from the 172 known stormwater outlets to wetlands during both wet and dry times of the year. Locate and inventory the entire upstream drainage system connected to each of the outlets, and map the watersheds, impervious coverages, and land uses. Assess and rank the potential for illicit discharges for each watershed. Develop and distribute a total of 8 public educational messages to 4 targeted audiences per year, and evaluate effectiveness of messages. Sweep each street within all targeted watersheds twice per year, and inspect/clean all catch basins in all same watersheds once per year. Develop a program for illicit discharge detection and elimination procedures, inspections, and enforcement. Continue to improve water quality of stormwater discharges (usually through the installation of capital items) and develop/implement a maintenance plan for all stormwater facilities. Prepared a summary outline of the potential impacts on the Town from EPA’s next 5- year General Stormwater Permit, and submitted and presented the summary to the Board of Selectmen and the Capital Budget/Finance Committee. Continued updating the Town wide inventory of storm drainage outlet pipe locations and storm drainage infrastructure required by NPDES. Created a new GIS layer to show all roads in targeted watersheds that will require street sweeping twice per year under EPA’s next NPDES 5-year General Stormwater Permit. Researched and reviewed DEPs proposed pathogen Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Cape Cod waters and prepared a list of probable requirements. 176 Once funding availability is determined at the 2011 Annual Town Meeting the DPW plans to prioritize the new EPA requirements and determine what we will be able to accomplish. ROADWAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS) PROGRAM: • Updated RMS historical road surface maintenance/surface quality database; ran computer road maintenance scenarios given several funding options; and, assisted the Highway Division with road surface preparation prior to surface treatment application • Road Surface Treatments: The Highway Division prepared the following roads prior to receiving rubber chip seal treatment in 2010: Forest Road, Great Western Road (southerly travel lane), Old Town House Road, Regional Avenue, Weir Road (westerly half), West Yarmouth Road (over Route 6), and Willow Street (West Yarmouth). • Drainage System Improvements: Drainage solutions were designed for the following locations: Highbank Road between Great Western Road and the Highbank Bridge, Sioux Road at Nauset Lane, Iroquois Boulevard at Nauset Lane, Flax Pond Parking Lot, and Highland Street. Drainage systems were installed by the Highway Division at: Sylvan Way, Railway Bluffs, Chamberlain Court, Abells Road, Peter Homer Park, Willie Bray Road, Lakefield Road, Long Pond Drive, Norma Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, West Great Western Road, and Winslow Gray Road • Groundwater Related Solutions: Roads were raised in elevation and porous pavement was installed on Nauset Lane, Niagara Lane, and Sioux Road to decrease high groundwater related flooding problems in this area of West Yarmouth. • Long Pond Drive Sidewalk: Through a HUD grant and stimulus funds received through the Community Development Department, the portion of the Long Pond Drive sidewalk between Alewife Drive and Herveylines Lane was rebuilt to meet current handicap accessibility requirements. We plan to apply for additional grants in 2011 and will rebuild another section of this sidewalk if we are successful. FEMA – PROPOSED NEW FLOOD INSURANCE MAPS: • Became heavily involved in research and printing of FEMA’s proposed flood maps for the Town’s website, in-house use, and resident viewings. • Provided many hours of assistance to residents with questions and flood map interpretations. MILL/KEVENEY LANE BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS: • Worked with VHB (consulting engineer) and the Town of Barnstable through the bidding and construction processes (see DPW Director’s discussion above). • Major improvements to include: reduction of stormwater discharge to Mill Creek by leaching drainage installation; guardrail installation to address Massachusetts Department of Transportation guard rail safety concerns; bridge structural repairs; and, increase of Mill Creek flow to improve Mill Pond flushing by rebuild of bridge support walls. STREET SIGN COMPLIANCE (FEDERAL) AND COMMITTEE: • Continued work on meeting new Federal regulations outlined in the FHWA’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) regarding sign retroreflectivity and replacement management. • Updated database of enforceable signs from reference notebooks stored in the Town Administrator’s office; researched sign location, ownership and description/MUTCD code; and, updated the reference notebooks. • Prepared list and requested Board of Selectmen’s approval for removal and/or rescission of unnecessary signs and formal approval of existing signs based upon review of the sign database. 177 • Continued digitizing stop signs in GIS and created a new GIS layer for pavement markings (including stop bars). • Prepared agenda for and attended monthly street sign committee meetings, and drafted and sent out response letters to sign requests. ROUTE 28 SEWER PROJECT: • Field Survey work: in cooperation with the design consultants (CDM and SMC) completed the topographic survey of all side streets abutting Route 28 within the Phase I Sewer Area including setting up an elevation benchmark system throughout the area • Obtained all drainage system basin locations and pipe elevations on the side streets; plotted the inventoried drainage structures and data; and, checked/edited the preliminary design plans for existing conditions and proposed boring locations. • Participated on the IWRPC which reviewed the Lewis Bay, Parkers River, and Bass River Estuary Studies, and completed other work as outlined above by the DPW Director. • Continued requesting funding for the next phase of the Parkers River Estuaries Study which will determine the best opening size for the Route 28 bridge at Parker’s River, and provided additional field survey work as requested by the DEP. GIS AND ASSESSORS MAPS: • Scanned, rectified, plotted and filed new residential plot plans. • Compiled updates for 2010 Assessors Map Books revisions; made editing and clarity changes; prepared maps and forwarded them to the printer; and, worked with the Deputy Assessor on updates and corrections prior to printing. • Created and updated various GIS layers including: drainage infrastructure (4 layers), street signs, buildings, text, addresses, descriptors, property lines, subdivisions, street lights, and pavement markings. • Reviewed 2010 Approval Not Required plans for Assessors and plotted changes in GIS. • Examined Land Bank GIS layer from the Cape Cod Commission relative to assets for the Community Development Department. • Researched status of Wellfield Zone II layer in GIS as compared with the Massachusetts GIS Zone II layer. • Amended the Precinct Map as requested by the Town Clerk. • Added Pictometry shapefiles for Vision software for Assessors. FLAX POND RECREATION AREA AND NEW LODGE: • Completed survey work throughout the project including: property lines; existing and proposed wellfield locations; new entrance via Dupont Avenue; parking lot layout and grades; utility layout and grades (electric, gas, telephone and water); and building foundation layout and grade. • Completed parking lot drainage design; drainage layout and grades; and materials and cost estimates. • Completed soils test pits; septic system design; and materials and cost estimates. BIDS AND CONTRACTS: We prepared bidding documents; advertised, opened, and awarded bids; inspected construction; and/or, assisted other departments with the following projects: • Barnstable County Roadway Construction and Materials Bids (50+ items, 12 towns). • Recreation Division – proposed sailing facility on New Hampshire Avenue. • Golf Division –Heating Ventilating & AC improvements at the Bass River Golf Course. • Natural Resources – Surveillance Cameras for 5 locations. 178 • DPW – Photo Voltaic array (see DPW Director’s comments above). • Community Development – Contract #10-61-CPC, 1750 House Park Landscaping Projects – design, bid preparation, technical specifications, plans, and porous pavement installation. • Highway Division - Roadwork Inspector Contract. • DPW - Concrete Roof Expansion Joint Repairs and Replacements at the Yarmouth WWTP Effluent Storage Tank (Contract #10-59-ENG) • DPW - Employee Uniform Supply • Community Development - Cellar House (Packet Landing). • Specifications and telephone bids for various drainage installation supplies. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS: The Engineering Division oversaw or assisted with the following projects: • Gas Main Extension Project – Worked with National Grid coordinating road closures, drainage locations and upgrades, and Road Opening Permit updates for Highbank Road. • Road Opening Permits Processed: 383 (for National Grid, Water Division, private contractors). • CityWorks – Input service requests for the Road Opening Permits, and continued to assist Highway Division with data input following staff reductions. • SPCC (Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures) – Surveyed and prepared site plans at the Highway Division, Water Department, Disposal Area (Residential Drop-off Area), and Transfer Station including existing drainage facilities, pavement, and septic systems. • Rail Trail Extension – Working with the consultant (VHB) and the Town of Dennis, completed additional topographic surveys and wetlands locations; prepared base plans using Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MDOT) standards/templates; and, plotted as-built utility and drainage information. • Old Town House Road/ Forest Road Intersection Improvements – reviewed MDOT comments of 25% design plans; completed additional topographic surveys requested by the consultant (MSTS); located Town right-of-way bounds; and, located and plotted water lines and other utilities. • Continued working on the Bayview Beach Land Court case. • Completed staking and evaluating possible encroachments on to Town land and roads as requested by residents, Highway Division, and the DPW Administration. • Calculated the compost pile volume at the Disposal Area. • Reviewed Residential Building Applications and attended Site Plan Review, as required. • Completed Massachusetts Geodetic Town Calibration (received list for survey on the perimeter control of Town monuments). • Staked the Seaside Festival concession layout. • Attended and actively participated in: IWRPC; Street Sign Committee; DPW Support Staff monthly meetings; Barnstable County Public Works Association monthly meetings; Recycling & Solid Waste Advisory Committee; and, Bray Farm Building Committee. • Attended various classes, seminars, and webinars, including: ArcView; ArcGIS Desktop; AutoCAD Civil 3D; BAS (Business Automation Service) on Integrated Property Systems; Management Skills for Administrative Staff; Stormwater Management/Design; VueWorks (GIS Asset Management Program); Municipal Right of Way Process from A to Z; Stormwater Compliance on a Construction Site; and, Dealing with Difficult People. 179 HIGHWAY DIVISION Buildings/Grounds & Cemetery James Lefter, Assistant DPW Director The main functions of the Highway Division are the repair and maintenance of our roadways and their paved surfaces, (app. 245 miles). Highway is also responsible for repair projects including the following: patching holes, bituminous concrete berm installation and the repair at the edges of the paved roadway, grading of dirt roads, catch basin cleaning and repair, roadside mowing and trimming, tree cutting and trimming, weed control, sign installation and repair, traffic signal maintenance and repair, roadway pavement markings. The most important function is responding to the snow and ice calls from Police throughout the winter months. The Highway Division reduced staff by 2 more employees this past year due to budget cuts; this was the Light Truck Driver position in addition to a clerical position. ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE Roadside mowing, brush cutting and trimming are done throughout the year. Litter has been picked up on a very limited basis due to budget cuts in the past couple of years. Gravel roads are graded once annually as manpower allows. TRAFFIC SIGNS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS The Highway Division is responsible for all Town regulatory and street name signs. Many are vandalized or stolen and need to be replaced right away. Due to a mandate that is coming from the Federal Government in the next few years every sign in Town will need to be replaced with a new higher reflectivity sign. This will be very costly in both materials and labor. Pavement line painting that was not completed in 2009 due to budget reductions was completed this year. All street pavement markings (lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars) were repainted, which was much needed to avoid the faded markings becoming a safety issue. VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE The Town Highway mechanics (2) are responsible for all the maintenance and repair of all the Highway related equipment as well as being heavy equipment operators and provide support for fields operations. The Highway mechanics have also taken on repairing vehicles from other DPW Divisions to try and assist in these times of reduced budgets all Town divisions have encountered. Reduced budgets also have restricted the purchase of new equipment which in turn increases the number of repairs to the aging equipment. RESURFACING/OVERLAY/REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Due to the budget reductions and the increased cost of bituminous concrete, the road surface maintenance programs were more limited in the scope. The Town is doing a lot more chip sealing and hardly any paving due to cost consideration. Eventually some major paving will need to be done. New drainage installation was limited but, all such work is being done completely in house by the Highway Division personnel (see Engineering designs above). Repairs to existing drainage structures are ongoing. With approximately 5,000 catch basins in Town the Highway Division has been on an aggressive schedule to clean as many as possible. SNOW AND ICE The 2009-2010 winter snow and ice season had its share of storms as well as icy situations. Due partly to the increased cost of materials (salt and sand) and supplies the snow and ice budget was overspent as it usually underfunded every year. This coming year we will try to do some anti- 180 icing pre-treating of the main roads before it snows trying some new techniques and new products. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Under the direction of the Assistant DPW Director, the Building and Grounds Division covers all aspects of the former Parks, Structures and Cemeteries. Due to the latest budget reductions Toni Parent a Principal Office Assistant was laid off this past fall leaving Roby Whitehouse the only Principal Department Assistant covering the office that also includes the Highway Division. The shared responsibilities of these Divisions cover many different duties that must be shared by all. BUILDINGS (FORMERLY STRUCTURES) DIVISION The Building Division consists of 2 full time employees’, Bob Carlson and Dick Court. Together with the assistance of other DPW employees have been very active in a number of new projects as well as the on going maintenance and repair of the town buildings. • At the Recreation Building new energy efficient windows were installed upstairs replacing the original leaking windows. • The east side of Town Hall entrance was completely redone with the new plastic wood due to its rotting condition. The floor tile in Town Hall was replaced and 5 individual room heating units were replaced. • At the Senior Center both bathrooms were completely renovated with new cabinets/sinks, new floors and repainted. The crew also installed a brand new generator capable of operating the entire building during emergencies requiring sheltering of residents. • Since moving into the Old Fire Station 3 on Lewis Road, the crew has replaced the roof and installed a fence for outside material storage. As a workshop this building has been used to pre-build the bathroom vanities for the Senior Center as well a building a 6x8 shed for the electric utilities at Flax Pond. • The outdated Grounds Facility, on Town Brook Road was given a facelift including new siding, new roofing and all new windows. At the Highway garage all the office windows were replaced with energy efficient units. • Many other day to day maintenance and repairs were also completed including some much needed painting, at many different building locations, with help from the Cemetery employees. CEMETERY DIVISION The Cemetery Division, 3 full time employees, was also reduced by 1/3 this past fall. The Cemetery Division is responsible for the maintenance and care of 7 cemeteries throughout the Town. The reduced work crew has been utilizing help from other Public Works Divisions to help keep up with the mowing, trimming, fertilizing, plantings, and maintenance of the equipment. The Town also took over the responsibility of digging the graves instead of the funeral homes hiring outside excavation contractors. This is a way for the Town to generate more income to help make the Ddivision more self-sufficient. Some of the monies generated by this undertaking will supplement the seasonal employees that were eliminated last year due to budget reductions. The Highway and Grounds employees are also helping with this new grave digging undertaking. This past year we have had a total of 81 burials. This includes full burials and cremations. The past 5 years we have averaged between 78 and 92 per year. The fencing along the border of Pine Grove Cemetery has been repaired and new fencing is added each year. A major pruning job has 181 trimmed back all the shrubs at all the cemeteries and many property lines have been trimmed and redefined. A thorough investigation of records, maps and site inspection at Ancient Cemetery has verified the availability of a number lots for sale. The Town had a waiting list for these lots and that list has been eliminated for the time being. GROUNDS (FORMERLY PARK) DIVISION The Grounds Division (formerly Parks) had a very busy year that included the best year ever for beach revenue from the sale of daily tickets. They ended up $35,000.00 over the past year which results in a 9.5% increase. This is a 7 day week (10 weeks) Beach operation for the Grounds employees that include money collection, bank deposits, supervising booth attendants and trash removal. The daily maintenance of the parks throughout Town keeps everyone in this Division very busy. Due to budget cuts we have less part time help with all the various duties involved in the maintenance of parks and playgrounds. The Grounds Division has installed 20+ memorial benches at different locations around Town this past year. There are presently 52 memorial benches in place and several to be installed as soon as weather permits. The Cape Cod Classic senior softball tournament has had much success using the Sandy Pond Facility for its annual tournament and participants complimented staff on the great condition and upkeep of the fields. The Sandy Pond soccer field has been over utilized, which threatens its overall condition and playability. Limiting usage and the development of new fields is necessary. Although money is short the Parkers River Beach playground had a new swing set installed and all playgrounds had fall zone material added to the existing base. Over the winter months the crew is busy rebuilding some of the many Town owned floating docks, repairing and painting beach signs and this past year built 3 new wooden lifeguard chairs. DPW, WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION Robert B. Angell, Superintendent The Waste Management Division oversees the operation of 2 facilities, the Yarmouth Disposal Area and Yarmouth-Barnstable Regional Transfer Station (YBRTS). YARMOUTH DISPOSAL AREA The Disposal Area has 3 different areas within the facility. 1st is the Residential Drop-Off Area where the residents dispose of their household garbage and recyclables. 2nd is the Compost Area where leaves, grass and small pruning are deposited so they can be processed into compost on site. 3rd is the Scale Area where any paying customer can deposit such items as construction material, metal items, brush, and residential items with coolants (CFC’s and HFC’s) in them such as refrigerators and air conditioners. With technical assistance from the firm of CDM Inc.(formerly known as Camp, Dresser, and McKee) we oversee the gas collection system beneath the landfill cap and gas flare; air quality, groundwater monitoring and impervious liner cap of the former landfill that was closed in December of 1995 and is now 7 holes of the Links course at Bayberry Hills. 182 Working with New England Organics we were able to keep the compost site from overflowing with composted waste. Budget cuts have forced the division to use less fuel per year and one of the largest fuel uses is turning compost every 6-7 weeks to break the organic waste down efficiently. Now we turn the yard waste every 15 - 16 weeks leaving us with a poor compost product that needs extra screening. The sad result from this, no free compost was available to residents in 2010. We continue to remove a substantial amount of mercury bearing products from the waste stream, items such as fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, thermostats etc. which are sent to market for recycling through a grant from SEMASS, the waste to energy facility in Rochester. We held the Hazardous Household Collection Day in July 2010 at the Yarmouth Senior Center with SEMASS/Covanta, Barnstable County, YBRTS and Yarmouth Water Division providing the funding and collected 18,160 lbs. of hazardous waste. This Division, along with The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and our surrounding Towns continue to work together seeking regional solutions for all of our recycling and solid waste needs. The Cape Cod Commission has formed a solid waste committee of which Yarmouth is a member. This activity is prompted by the fact that the long term contract with SEMASS ends in 2014 when disposal rates will rise significantly. It is important for residents to understand that everything brought into the facility must at some time be hauled away to another destination, most of which are off Cape. The following list is the volumes processed over the past 3 calendar years. Material 2008 2009 2010 Antifreeze gallons 250 500 325 Auto Batteries tons 10.6 9.22 7.56 Brush tons 1026.84 1038.76 825.45 CFC’s/HFC’s units 1365 11.4 61.32 Cathode Ray Tubes units 3006 1305 2118 Commingle tons 445.84 487.51 545.42 Const/Demo tons 8,522.53 7,769.85 8017.11 Cardboard tons 321.05 308.23 340.97 5 ¢ Returnables & Glass tons 30.45 47.32 44.96 Household Waste tons 9080.88 9063.13 8863.17 Magazines tons 94.32 92.38 83.15 Metals tons 647.33 660.26 554.2 Motor Oil gallons 3408 3725 3425 Paper tons 713.98 555.5 512.95 Propane Tanks units 385 315 415 Textiles tons 145.34 129.22 136.95 Tires tons 20.54 26.23 19.7 The Swap Shop, where some acceptable items can be left for reuse and treasures can be found, had another good season in 2010, with few problems and satisfied customers. This facility is run by volunteers and is not operated by Town employees. 183 Due to necessary reductions in the Disposal Area’s wage budget, the Disposal Area is now closed all day on the 11 Massachusetts legal holidays. The facility operates with 9 full time and 4 part time employees. YARMOUTH-BARNSTABLE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION (YBRTS) YBRTS receives waste from the residential drop off facilities in the Towns of Yarmouth and Barnstable, as well as commercial waste from all of Barnstable County. This waste is received in a variety of commercial collection vehicles only, as residents are not allowed to access this facility. With the economic slowdown and the recent competition from the Bourne Landfill, the YBRTS has experienced a 20,000 ton annual total reduction in commercial waste received this year when compared to tonnage processed three years ago. The YBRTS operates with a staff of 5 full time and 2 part time employees. The facility is open 7 days per week year round with the exception of New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. During the summer months YBRTS runs expanded hours to better serve its commercial customers. In September 2010 the YBRTS initiated transfer of recyclables through the facility into 100 yd. trailers, in addition to our normal solid waste handling. The recycling is done through a partnership with Covanta/SEMASS and Capital Paper Recycling Inc. The following is the amounts YBRTS processed for shipment, primarily by rail, to SEMASS, a waste to energy plant in Rochester MA, for the past three calendar years. 2008 2009 2010 Municipal Solid Waste tons 88,897.99 82,661.75 72,417.05 Railcars number 1137 1316 1468 Trucks Number 137 948 33 I would like to thank my staff at both facilities for their excellent work and continued commitment to the Town and its residents. They work well together and move an exceptional amount of material every day. I am proud of what we have been able to continue to accomplish in these trying economic times. WATER DIVISION Danny J. Mills, Superintendent 2010 2009 2008 Gallons of water pumped 1,362.2 1,145.6 1,316.7 Precipitation in inches for the year 43.1 49.4 39.8 Total number of water services 16,587 Total number of hydrants 2,100 Number of pumping stations 24 Number of corrosion control facilities 17 Number of water storage tanks 3 Total water storage capacity, in million gallons 9.3 Total acres for Water Supply Protection 965 YARMOUTH WATER’S MISSION STATEMENT The Yarmouth Water Division is committed to serving the needs of Yarmouth residents, businesses, and visitors by providing high-quality drinking water while providing for future 184 economic growth via progressive planning. We are also committed to creating a satisfying, safe, and productive work environment where a philosophy of win-win is the imbedded culture. Required by DEP regulation, the Water Division staff is on-duty 24/7. The staff is available at all times to serve and protect the public. We are a dedicated collection of highly motivated and conscientious individuals proud to be delivering the very basic of ingredients for human life itself – Clean Fresh Water. We would like to offer a most sincere thank you to all Town Departments, Agencies and to the Citizens of Yarmouth for their support and assistance during 2010. A fond farewell goes to Mr. Vernon Santos who retired after a successful waterworks career of 28 years in Yarmouth. Additionally we welcome to our water division staff water technician Stephen Perry, and front office staff person Toni Parent. We pumped a total of 1,362.6 million gallons of water to the residents and businesses of Yarmouth during the calendar year 2010 as compared to 1,145.6 million gallons in 2009. Water production pumping increased during 2010 by 15.9%. That increase translates to 217 million more gallons than was pumped in 2009. The increase in water production was in part due to favorable dry, hot summer weather, and better local economic conditions. The peak day was on July 5, 2010 when 12.3 million gallons were pumped, and the peak month was July when 259.3 million gallons were pumped. The peak day for 2009 was August 19, 2009 when 7,243,931 gallons were pumped and for 2008 the peak day was July 7, 2008 when 9,547,299 gallons were pumped. Annual total rainfall measured was 43.05-inches. This amount of rain equates to 19.1 billion gallons of water falling on the Town of Yarmouth, replenishing our water supply. We pumped, from the ground, approximately 1.3 billion gallons, which is equivalent to 3.1 inches of rainfall. Yarmouth continues to be most favored in its abundance of water resources. The Division continues with our many programs including; Inspection and testing of backflow devices, inspection and maintenance of hydrants, leak detection, water meter replacement, installation of Automatic Meter Reading equipment and the on-going DEP mandated water sampling program. The water sampling program ensures the quality of our potable water. The Division has continued the Pump Station Rehabilitation Program wherein all the 24 public water supply wells and associated structures will be reconditioned and modernized. Presently the some of the structures and associated equipment have outperformed their useful life expectancy. This program is addressing the issue. To date 18 pump stations have been upgraded with well cleaning, pump and motor replacements, variable frequency motor drives (to lower electrical cost) and magnetic flow meters. Magnetic Flow meters more accurately record water pumped to our consumers. Six pump stations remain to be modernized as our budget allows. We are also proud to have completed the overhaul and painting of the Prospect Hill Water Storage tank at a cost of $879,600. This 4 million gallon tank was constructed in 1975, stands 68 feet tall, and it is 100 feet in diameter. It now has an advanced mixing system installed within its interior to improve water quality by reducing the time water stays in storage tank. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE With the upcoming expiration of the SEMASS contract in 2014 and current economic conditions, the Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee (RASWAC) determined the timing was right to revisit the feasibility of a Pay As You Throw (P.A.Y.T) program. P.A.Y.T. programs are now in approximately 130 communities in Massachusetts, and have proven to reduce solid waste disposal fees and increase recycling numbers. The committee has been outlining a plan to research the current expenses (i.e. disposal, transportation, operations 185 expenses and wages), the presentation to the Board of Selectmen, and the best approach for educating the residents. We have met with a representative from a firm that manufactures bags but also coordinates, provides storage and distributes bags. Our plan early in 2011, is to contact other communities to gain some insight into the impacts and advantages when initiating their programs and once we have definitive working number, working on the presentation. The Committee closely followed the independent consultant study of the three options available to Cape towns for the disposal of their solid waste once the SEMASS contract expires. Towns can continue with SEMASS; however tipping fees are expected to be higher. The results of the study will hopefully aid the Towns in making financially advantageous decisions for the future of waste disposal on the Cape. RASWAC approached several other projects during 2010: 1. Recognition of Commercial Recycling efforts – As the committee was aware of several businesses that recycled, they recommended the placement of a slide on Channel 18, to encourage others to participate and to recognize these efforts. There was no response, however we went forward with recognizing the following facilities: M. E. Small School, St. Pius School, and several Town Buildings. The committee also met and corresponded with the School Superintendent, and is pleased to learn that they have recently added recycling activities to their waste disposal contract. 2. The committee was asked to research the impact and feasibility of banning the use of plastic bags, in response to a resident who was promoting this action. After much research, the committee determined that there are many types of litter on the roads, for several reasons, and that banning of one item will not solve the problem. The larger chain stores have several programs in place to promote recycling and collecting of used bags. 3. Recycling of Bottles and Cans at Town Beaches: The committee is working towards the placement of bottle/can recycling containers at one or more beaches for the upcoming season. Recognizing that this would put further constraints on DPW personnel, we are hoping to work out an agreement with an independent recycler to handle the collection and handling aspects of this project. The committee is hopeful that this will be a positive approach at a location where recyclables could be captured with rewarding results. Several other items that the committee worked on included: 1. Sponsoring of the Seaside Festival Halloween Bag promotion of recycling, as an approach to encourage children to recycle and not litter; 2. Members researched grants through D.E.P. as well as corporate offers to see if there were any programs or funds that would be beneficial to Yarmouth. Most of the corporate programs were not designed for municipal application. 3. A new handout was designed and reproduced to advise residents in changes in items that could be placed in the co-mingled container. The committee continues to support and offer assistance to Rob Angell and the Waste Management Division in their daily waste handling activities, and to improve on recycling efforts. In 2011, RASWAC will continue with their charge to seek the best options for the Town’s disposal and recycling facilities, and to encourage the residents to recycle! Respectfully submitted, Joseph Sarnosky, RASWAC Chairman Michael Britz Andrea Adams William “Doug” Wade Charles Spooner Rob Angell, WMD Representative Barbara Benoit, RASWAC Committee Secretary 186 OTHER COMMITTEES CAPE COD REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) has provided 543 clients (unduplicated count) in Yarmouth 21,687 one-way passenger trips from July 2009 through June 2010 (FY10). CCRTA provided 503 clients in Yarmouth with door-to-door b-bus service during FY09. These clients took a total of 20,971 one-way passenger trips during this time period. Total b-bus passenger trips in the 15 Towns of Cape Cod were 169,583 in FY09 compared to 168,627 in FY10. CCRTA FY10 records for the Boston Hospital Transportation service indicates 61 Yarmouth residents took 303 one-way trips on this service. The fixed route Hyannis to Orleans (H20) serves the Towns of Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Chatham and Orleans along the route 28 corridors. A total of 22,427 one-way trips originated in Yarmouth for the H2O route for the period July 2009 through June 2010; total ridership for the H2O route for this period was 102,082. CCRTA has a web page on the Internet (www.capecodrta.org). Route maps, schedules, fares, Google Transit Trip Planner and the latest news about Cape Cod public transportation services are provided at this site, as well as links to many other transportation resources. CAPE LIGHT COMPACT The Cape Light Compact was formed in 1997 following 2 years of study and votes of Town Boards of Selectmen and Town Council. It is organized through a formal intergovernmental agreement signed by all 21 member Towns and Barnstable and Dukes counties. The purpose of the Cape Light Compact is to advance the interests of consumers in a competitive electric supply market, including the promotion of energy efficiency. Each participating municipality has a representative on the Compact Governing Board, which sets policy and works with staff, technical and legal support to advance the Cape Light Compact programs. POWER SUPPLY In 2010, Cape Light Compact (Compact) provided energy to residents and businesses in accordance with a competitive electricity supply contract negotiated by the Compact with ConEdison Solutions. After hitting their peak in mid-2008, oil, natural gas, electricity, and other energy markets started to decline. This downward trend in prices continued through 2009 and through 2010. The Compact’s prices in 2010 were significantly lower than they were in 2008 and 2009. Prices for electricity are expected to remain low through 2011 due to an abundant supply of natural gas, which is the fuel that sets the electricity prices in New England. As of December 2010, the Compact had 12,759 electric accounts in the Town of Yarmouth on its energy supply. ENERGY EFFICIENCY From January to November 2010, rebates and other efficiency incentive programs provided to the Town by the Compact totaled approximately $724,401 and brought savings to 1,012 participants of $308,026 or about 1,540,132 kilowatt-hours of energy saved for 2010. Funding for the energy efficiency programs (i.e. energy audits for homes and businesses, rebates on the purchase of energy efficient appliances and energy education in our schools) comes from a monthly customer “energy conservation” charge ($0.0025 cents multiplied by the number of kilowatt hours used during the month) that appears on each customer’s electric bill. 188 Other Cape Light Compact efforts include: • 28 Yarmouth small business and municipal accounts took advantage of numerous energy efficiency opportunities available to them. They received incentives of $202,637.56 and realized energy savings of 368,024 kWh. • 50 Low-Income homes were retrofitted to reduce energy usage and increase comfort. • Ongoing renewable energy education with the use of the solar panel at Mattacheese Middle School is part of the “Solarize Our Schools” program. To date, over 9,685 kWh of electricity has been generated and over 16,716 lbs. of CO2 has been avoided. • Energy education to students, parents, and teachers at Mattacheese Middle School and ME Small School through field trips, teacher conference, materials and classroom support continues. • Education staff supported D/Y High School education efforts with talks to students on energy efficiency, renewable energy and careers in the energy field. Respectfully submitted, Charlotte Striebel, Representative Jack Howard, Alternate ENERGY COMMITTEE The Energy Committee has been working diligently to save the Town money via energy conservation measures in Town buildings as well as pursuing renewable energy projects. The Town’s energy cost has been reduced by more than $50,000 in the last 3 years through the funding available through the Cape light Compact thru which all Town buildings have been upgraded with new high efficiency lighting. The Town Hall is now an Energy Star rated building because of lighting upgrades, replacement of oil fired boilers with high efficiency gas boilers, insulation added in the attic, the addition of setback thermostats and a solar array on the Town Hall roof. A permanent display was added in the Town Hall lobby indicating the photovoltaic array electrical output. Additionally an effort is under way to update and improve the efficiency and operation of the Police Headquarters’ heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The Cape Light Compact has contributed $48,000 to fund this effort which anticipates saving $15,000 annually once completed. Honeywell is performing this work. The Committee has been working diligently on developing ways to educate the public on energy conservation and renewable energy enhancements throughout the year. Ed Bullock authored an energy conservation brochure that was distributed and available at Town Hall. More work need to be done relative to this effort and a finished product should be available early in the New Year. Joyce Flynn represented the Energy Committee on the Residential Wind Bylaw Committee. Ed Voelker assisted Joyce, drawing on his previous experience in developing the municipal Wind bylaw. The Town Administrator asked the Committee to get involved in the new Green Communities Act (GCA), which requires the Town to record information relative to its energy consumption via computer software program supplied thru the State Department of Energy resources. Training is required to be able to do this task and as yet has not been scheduled. The Town also must adopt a “stretch code” regulations requiring more energy efficient construction of buildings over 3000 square feet in size in order to qualify as a Green Community and therefore eligible for grants. Resistance to imposing the additional building requirements has delayed efforts in this endeavor. 189 The meteorological tower was removed from the Water Division site on Buck Island Road after it recorded wind speed and direction for over 13 months being on site. The tower was provided to the town for no cost through the Commonwealth Energy Center (CEC), working thru the UMASS Renewable Energy Research Laboratory who installed the tower. It recorded the data and the tower was removed last August. The Town received a $45,000 grant from the CEC to conduct a wind feasibility study at this site using the wind data recorded. CDM, Inc. will be conducting the feasibility study to determine if wind turbines are economically feasible at this site. Steve Gavin, Chairman of the Committee, was appointed to serve on the Cape and Vineyard Electrical Cooperative as Yarmouth’s representative. This cooperative is pursuing renewable energy projects for the member communities. 2 new PV projects were pursued: one at the disposal area adjacent to the leaf and yard waste disposal wall behind the building, ground mounted and the second at the YD Septage Treatment Plant. This first mentioned project at the disposal area was paid for completely through grants and rebates and is 3.46 kW in size. A power purchase agreement request for proposals was issued and 3 companies responded with proposals for the second mentioned solar installation at the STP. Eventually, Waterline Industries was chosen to install a large PV array on the concrete tank at the YD Septage Treatment Facility. This array should produce 300,000 kWh of electricity annually and reduce the operating cost of the plant. The Committee Steve Gavin, Chair Robert Palmieri Marilyn Holle Joyce Flynn Edward Voelker Steven Krintzman John Howard Frank Deshaise Edward Bullock INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES PLANNING COMMITTEE The Committee met only twice this year since most of the wastewater planning has been completed and we awaited the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) report for Bass River, which was released in October. This draft report for Bass River confirmed again, why the Town must consider installation of wastewater infrastructure to address the nitrogen finding its way into our tidal water bodies. The fish kill in Parkers River in June 2009, following a few hot days, is indication enough, how we are living on the edge with the nitrogen impacts on the ecology of our embayments. The primary focus this year was to submit the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) to the Board of Selectmen and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office via an expanded environmental notification form and the Cape Cod Commission as a Development of Regional impact (DRI). The Board of Selectmen invited the Board of Health and Planning Board to a meeting held September 16 at the Yarmouth Police Station. George Allaire, DPW Director and the IWRPC presented the plan to the Selectmen which includes a cost effective collection system made up of gravity, low pressure and vacuum collection systems covering most of the Lewis Bay and Parkers River watersheds, to be implemented in 5 phases over the next 25 years. The committee looked at 3 treatment plants, 5 treatment plants and due to economics, settled on a central single treatment facility at the Water division /spray irrigation site off Buck Island Road. On July 27, 2010 the Board of Selectmen approved submission of the CWMP to the above mentioned review agencies. 190 September 23rd the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP) held its second Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) hearing in Yarmouth following a similar hearing in Barnstable. The purpose of the meeting was to explain the issues in water quality degradation in Lewis Bay as reported in the MEP report for Lewis Bay and solicit public input. The MDEP will set the TMDL level for nitrogen in Lewis Bay, based on the Federal Clean Water Act requirements, which will force the Town to address the excess nitrogen in this water body. Since the IWRPC has already started design of Phase 1 of the sewer system we are on our way to a healthier environment if Town Meeting appropriates the funds to build phase 1 in April 2011. The Cape Cod Commission and the MEPA office held a joint public hearing on the Expanded Environmental Notification Form/Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan for Yarmouth on November 3 where staff review by the Commission were submitted. Public comment period was held open until November 15. Results from these agency reviews will be addressed in an Environmental Impact Review (EIR) to be submitted in the New Year. The IWRPC was intent on public outreach this year to attempt to insure that everybody in Town new about the need for sewers. The Selectmen held targeted meetings focusing on Wastewater during the months of July thru December with repeat telecasts on Channel 18. The purpose is to have an educated public for April Town Meeting. Why are we ahead of most other Cape communities? Primarily we started wastewater planning in 2003 when business owners along RT 28, were being pressured by the MADEP to build treatment plants, when they had a septic system failure. Once the IWRPC started formal planning and notified the MADEP of this planning effort, the DEP allowed business owners to fix their septic systems and set aside funds to pay for the eventually solution developed in the CWMP. We also have a limited time to attempt to get 0% interest State Revolving Fund loans to pay for the construction costs. Also, since the economy has been suffering, many utility contractors are looking for work and we will more than likely get better contract pricing for this reason by moving forward now rather than waiting. If we wait until all Towns are in the market for contractors we anticipate much higher costs than experienced today. Chatham is the only other community at this time installing sewers in a comprehensive fashion. If the Town Meeting or debt exemption vote fails to pass it is most likely, with the Conservation Law Foundation threatening the EPA to move faster, the Town of Yarmouth will most certainly be forced down this path anyway, at a time and schedule not of our choosing, and at a cost significantly more than if we voluntarily move forward in April 2010. Committee Members George Allaire, DPW Director Dan Mills, Water Superintendent Thomas DiPersio, Planning Board rep Karen Greene, Economic Development Director Terry Sylvia , Town Planner Richard P. deMello, Town Engineer Karl von Hone, DNR Director Brad Hall, Conservation Administrator Bob Dubois, Chamber of Commerce Bruce Murphy, Health Director Joe Sarnosky, Citizen, RASWAC, BOA PERSONNEL BOARD The Personnel Board is an advisory board to the Board of Selectmen and the Town Administrator. It is comprised of 5 members, one of whom is appointed by the Finance Committee. The Board’s duties include: 1. Recommending personnel policies, procedures and regulations for non-union personnel; 2. Approving the content and format of all job descriptions subject to collective bargaining 191 where applicable; 3. Acting on requests for changes in pay classifications for permanent positions; acting on requests to modify pay rates for seasonal and temporary positions; and 4. Other related duties as assigned by the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator. A position classification review is the process by which the Town determines the appropriate pay grade for each permanent Town position or job. The process begins with a review of the job description by the employee(s), the supervisor, the Department Head, the Assistant Town Administrator and the union, if applicable. The Personnel Board then reviews the content of the job description for clarity and consistency with Town practice and conducts a numerical rating of the position using the Town’s position rating manual. Often the employee and a supervisor may be present to describe the position and answer any questions the Personnel Board may have, and in some cases additional information is requested and the decision is made at the next meeting. The Personnel Board’s busy season is usually during the spring through fall. Again this year, the financial problems of the Town continued to impact the workload of the Town Administrator’s office in such a manner that it was impossible to prepare the necessary paperwork for meetings (see above paragraph for the procedure.) However, during the 7 meetings held, the Board reviewed and acted upon requests for the positions of Finance Technician, Golf Course Operations Manager, Golf Operations Assistant, Deputy Fire Chief for EMS & Training, Financial Assistant – Water, Evidence Technician/Office Assistant in the Police Department, Buildings and Grounds Craftsman I, Golf Mechanic/Technician I, and Civil Engineer. In addition the Board reviewed and/or established pay rates in the Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule for the following seasonal and temporary positions: Golf Seasonal Restaurant positions, Management Pay Plan in the Police Department due to the elimination of the Quinn Bill, a seasonal Behavior Specialist for Flax Pond, and Alternate Inspector Pay Rates. The program to recognize the efforts and contributions of volunteer committee members remained eliminated in the budget. The Employee Award Dinner at which individuals are recognized for their years of service was held. These programs were intended to help maintain the high level of volunteerism the Town continues to benefit from and to renew the dedication of our paid staff. The Personnel Board thanks the volunteers and employees for their continued dedication and service. The Personnel Board welcomed the appointment of Mr. John Moylan in June. He has proved to be a valuable member of the Board. The Personnel Board is most appreciative for the staff assistance provided by Assistant Town Administrator Peter Johnson-Staub and Administrative Assistant Pamela Barnes. The Personnel Board meets as needed at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Betty-Jane Burkhardt, Chairman and Finance Committee Representative Alice Bowen Judy Keith Sharon Ladley John Moylan 192 TOWN SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE Since being established by the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen in 1992, the Scholarship Fund Committee has awarded 406 young men and women of this Town with scholarships in order to assist them with their college education. In 2010, the committee awarded 33 scholarships totaling $12,700 in the amounts of $300, $400 and $500. Scholarships are awarded to Yarmouth residents for undergraduate education and are based on academic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. Funds for these scholarships are provided by the generous donations of Yarmouth taxpayers who are invited to contribute when paying their property tax and water bills. Additional funds come from the trust income of the Frederick Howes Educational Fund, the Ellen Chase Scholarship Fund, and the James Knowles Scholarship Fund. The Board of Selectmen is responsible for appointing the 5 member Scholarship Fund Committee which is comprised of a Selectmen’s representative (Bud Groskopf), the D-Y Superintendent of Schools (Carol Woodbury), and 3 Town residents; Anne Grazewski, Sandy Rubenstein, and John Mincieli, chairperson. Assisting our young people with their pursuit of higher education is an extremely worthy cause that benefits everyone in the long run. Therefore, should anyone like to contribute to the ongoing effort of the Scholarship Committee, you may do so simply by sending a check to Town Hall made out to the Yarmouth Scholarship Fund. Thank you. VETERAN’S SERVICES 2010 saw significant changes within our Cape District Veterans’ Services staff. Our long-time Director Sidney Chase retired after 40 years of service. Scott Dutra joined our staff as a service officer working primarily in the Mid-Cape area. Will Remillard has replaced another long-time member, Norman Gill, and covers the Lower Cape. Norman retired with 35 years of service. Due to difficult economic conditions and increasing medical costs, we have seen upward pressure on local assistance to low-income veterans. In 2010 we provided local aid of over $138,000 to the Town’s needy veterans. These benefits were reimbursed to the Town at 75% by the Commonwealth. We also filed numerous claims with the Veterans Administration for service-connected disabilities for Yarmouth veterans and low income federal pensions for veterans and widows. Federal monies paid to Yarmouth veterans and widows for these benefits in 2010 totaled $5,310,000. Our objective is to be a one-stop center for all of the benefit needs of both veterans and their spouses and our staff works very hard to meet that goal. We are anxious and willing to assist with claims and information for the full range of available services. We encourage any veteran or dependent of a veteran to contact us at 1-888-778-8701 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We can also schedule appointments in one of our offices, at your home or any location that is best for you. We would like to thank the Town Administrator, Treasurer and Town Accountant for their help. In addition we extend thanks to our State legislators for providing assistance with the bills we file on behalf of our veteran clients. In the Service of all Veterans, Edward F. Merigan, Director and Veterans’ Agent 193 EDUCATION CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Cape Cod Regional Technical High School was established in 1973 as a public technical High School and provides an opportunity to acquire high quality technical, academic and social skills preparing students for success in our changing world. For our school year 2009-2010, we had 685 students enrolled in 18 different technical programs from our sending school district that comprises 12 towns from Mashpee to Provincetown with an operating budget of $12,290,383. • Cape Cod Tech graduated 144 seniors in June 2010. • The new Renewable Energy Center was dedicated on November 4, 2009. A junk storage shed was converted into a renewable energy building by piecing together grants, supplies and donated labor. This center is a model for teaching renewable energy to our Cape Cod Tech students and the tradesmen in the community. It includes alternative energy such as solar thermal systems, Photo-Voltaic or solar cells, wind energy, biodiesel fuel, a comparison of fluorescent, LED, and incandescent lighting as well as radiant flooring and our tri-generation which is powered by natural gas and produces electricity and captures the waste heat to offset heating and cooling expenses. • Completed a renovation of our Hidden Cove Restaurant and we upgraded our Library by removing metal shelving and replacing them with wooden cases that were donated to us by Falmouth High School. We upgraded our Early Childhood Education playground by installing a new swing set and adding 60 yards of playground woodchips. • SkillsUSA is a national organization serving students enrolled in technical programs. This year our students brought home 10 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals in the district competition; State SKILLSUSA brought home 6 gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals; and we had 7 students attend the national competition, where we brought home a gold medal in Marine Service Technology. We participated in the 80th FFA State Convention with 6 of our students finishing in first place. • Cape Cod Tech provides money saving projects for our district and community and these projects not only save thousands of dollars, but also provide our students with real life work experience in a supervised setting. For the 2010-2011 school year, the total estimated value of the savings to our sending Towns from work completed by Cape Tech’s technical shops was in excess of $950,000. • Please visit our website: www.capetech.us for more information. Respectfully submitted, Jerry Sullivan Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District School Committee Representatives for the Town of Yarmouth 195 DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERM EXPIRES James Dykeman, Jr., Chairperson 2012 Bradford Egan, Vice Chairperson 2011 Maryellen McDonagh-Angelone, Secretary 2013 Stephen Edwards, Treasurer 2012 Thomas Broadrick 2011 John Henderson 2013 Andrea St. Germain 2011 Superintendent of Schools – Carol A. Woodbury A. Francis Finnell, Director of Finance & Operations Gloria Lemerise, Director of Instruction Judith Dion, Director of Pupil Services Christopher Machado, Director of Technology Lory Stewart, Director of Instructional Technology Garth Petracca, Food Services Coordinator Georgiana Olwell, Adult Education Supervisor Shirley Smith, Coordinator of Early Education ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PERSONNEL Maureen Burnham, Admin. Asst. to the Supt./Sec. to School Committee Janice Butler, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Instruction Sandra Clifford, Business Affairs Administrative Assistant Beverly Haley, Benefits Mgmt. Administrative Assistant Joan Damore, Admin. Asst. to the Director of Finance & Operations Sharon Ladley, Admin. Asst. to the Superintendent for Personnel Mary Ann Mulhern, Admin. Asst. to the Director of Pupil Services Susan Nelson, Payroll Administrative Assistant Joyce Proudfoot, Bookkeeper Karen Rood, Asst. Treasurer/Accts. Receivable 2009-2010 RETIREMENTS Ms. Ellen O’ Connell E.H. Baker School Elementary School Teacher Ms. Pamela Shaughnessy Station Ave. School Title 1 Teacher Ms. Ann Wolf Station Ave. School Special Education Teacher Ms. Nancy Ashworth Station Ave. School Special Education Teacher Ms. Carol Malaquias M.E. Small School Elementary School Teacher Ms. Jane Cutler E.H. Baker School Elementary School Teacher Ms. Rosemarie Dykeman Station Ave. School School Nurse 196 DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE JAMES R. DYKEMAN, JR., SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is responsible for providing a quality education for students from both Dennis and Yarmouth. A little known fact is the District now has the highest poverty rate on Cape Cod. We continue to move forward in reaching the goal of the No Child Left Behind legislation, as well as the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) scores, with some pitfalls along the way. The dropout rate continues to decline. The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee is very much aware of the tough economic times faced by Dennis and Yarmouth, and we are trying to work with both Towns to achieve the lowest possible budget, while still maintaining a quality education for our students. These students are our communities’ most precious assets, and they hopefully will become our future leaders. 81% of last year’s high school graduating class went onto college. (52% went onto a 4-year program and 29% to a 2-year program.) These students received just over $226,000 in scholarships and awards. Some of these colleges include Harvard, Dartmouth, the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown, and many other fine colleges and universities. In summary, we wish to thank the citizens of both towns for their continued support. Respectfully submitted, James R. Dykeman, Jr., School Committee Chairperson Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT CAROL A. WOODBURY, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Academic success is measured in many ways. Recently, I heard the MA Commissioner of Education speak about the progress of education in our state over the last 10 years. His presentation focused on student performance as measured by MCAS and other national and international yardsticks. The data he presented was very interesting, so I decided to take a look at similar data for the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. Dennis-Yarmouth students have always performed well, but over the last 10 years there has been a greater emphasis on academic achievement for all students. Due to the efforts of our staff toward meeting the individual needs of every student, more students than ever before are performing at high levels. The data tells the story. The chart below the percentage of D-Y tenth grade students passing the English Language Arts and Mathematics MCAS exams on the 1st try in 2001 and 2010, as well as the percentage of D-Y tenth grade students scoring in the proficient and advanced levels in 2001 and 2010. 197 English Language Arts Mathematics 2001 2010 2001 2010 % Passing First Try 88 97 % Passing First Try 82 96 % Failing 12 3 % Failing 18 4 % Proficient/Advanced 63 86 % Proficient/Advanced 52 83 The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District has high expectations for all students. In 2001, 22.1% of our students district wide and 9.7% of our high school students were from low-income families. In 2010 these numbers had grown to 36.1% and 25.5% respectively. Significant improvement in the performance of these students, despite increased numbers, demonstrates that we’ve had a great deal of success in closing the achievement gaps between these groups (see data below.) Our staff has proven that a strong public education can serve every child. LOW INCOME GRADE 10 English Language Arts Low Income Grade 10-Mathematics 2001 2010 2001 2010 % Passing First Try 56 92 % Passing First Try 53 90 % Failing 44 8 % Failing 47 10 % Advanced/Proficient 31 72 % Advanced/Proficient 18 68 Schools are expected to provide each student with a well-rounded education. D-Y students participate in music, visual arts, theater, sports, service clubs and many other school sponsored programs. Their participation in these activities while maintaining a high level of academic achievement is just one measure of our effectiveness as a district. Did you know that D-Y has the largest and only competitive marching band on Cape Cod? In the last 10 years, student demographics have changed dramatically. Our students come from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and experiences. We embrace this change and celebrate our diversity. It is a true reflection of the world we live in. The ultimate measure of a school district’s success is what happens at the end of a student’s 13 year experience. Our students leave D-Y with a strong academic background, a well-rounded set of experiences, and a better understanding of the world around them. D-Y excels by most measures of school effectiveness. Respectfully submitted, Carol A. Woodbury Superintendent of Schools FINANCE & OPERATIONS LARRY AZER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Having just been appointed to the position of Director of Finance & Operations in January 2011, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and give a brief recap of our Department. I come to the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District with more than 15 years of professional management experience, as well as more than 10 years working in a public education and municipal environment. I would like to thank Superintendent Carol Woodbury and the D-Y School Committee for their support and encouragement during my first few months here. 198 As I write this, we are in the process of finalizing our FY12 Operating Budget, and I would like to thank all of the school administrators, staff members, and the School Committee for their diligent work during this challenging process. I would also like to express appreciation to the various elected and appointed officials in Dennis and Yarmouth for welcoming me to the District and for their assistance and cooperation. Aside from the budget, we are planning capital improvements to the Ezra H. Baker Elementary School in Dennis, which are scheduled to take place in the summer of 2011. The project will address repairs to the roof and windows as well as a number of accessibility issues. In the past year, we have also completed various projects at the Mattacheese Middle School in Yarmouth and the Wixon Middle School in Dennis, both of which addressed energy concerns. On the subject of facilities, we would like to congratulate Louis “Mac” McPherson, who is retiring as our Complex Supervisor after more than 20 years in the District. We sincerely thank “Mac” for his many years of dedication and commitment to our District and wish him well in his endeavors. We also welcome Sandy Cashen as our next Complex Supervisor, who brings 2 decades of facilities experience in the District. In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity to serve the students of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, and I look forward to working with the residents, school staff, and town officials in the upcoming year. OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION GLORIA LEMERISE, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION The Office of Instruction is responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of learning and the mandates of federal and state accountability. This ranges from providing and supervising professional development, refining curriculum to meet the needs of all learners, and monitoring student achievement as measured by the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and district assessments. To support and extend these key efforts, the Director of Instruction must also be deeply involved in grant writing. The resources gained from numerous grants provide a major funding stream for professional development efforts that improve the instructional expertise of all our professionals. As we develop improvement plans and organize professional development, we continually focus on learning for all – students, teachers, administrators, and support staff. The District is obliged to be sure all professional learning is focused on improving student learning. Research has shown that professional development is most effective when the content is based in schools and embedded in the work of the participants. In Dennis-Yarmouth this is accomplished in various ways. Teachers meet weekly in Professional Learning Communities, which create the opportunity to transfer the adult learning and improve practices measured by student results. Two instructional coaches in literacy and math also provide effective support and guidance for teachers as best practices are transferred from district initiatives to classroom instruction. Literacy opens doors for all learners, and therefore, all aspects of literacy – reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing- are critical components in the education of all students. This year a district wide plan is being developed. It will identify critical needs, develop a long range plan for acquiring resources and skills necessary to sustain literacy improvement. The plan crosses all aspects of a student’s academic day, whether reading in the 199 content area, learning English as a second language, doing research, taking online Virtual High School courses, or preparing for college or career. This plan will become the keystone of the District’s curriculum and instruction efforts over the next few years. Though the results of this year’s MCAS once again show improvement, the District still faces challenges within the subgroups. Using data, maintaining high standards for all learners, and working in a collaborative environment focused on student learning, allows us to apply our professional learning and continue toward closing the achievement gap. Empowering each student to achieve excellence with integrity is the District’s mission statement. In the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, we strive to develop involved, well-prepared students who will become productive members of Dennis-Yarmouth as well as global citizens. We look to fulfilling this mission in partnership with our families and communities in our collective effort to meet the demands of the future. PUPIL SERVICES JUDITH D. DION, DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES This is the second year that Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District has received the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant (ARRA). The ARRA-IDEA portion of the stimulus is designed to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities. The Recovery portion offsets lost state reimbursement and allows students to remain in placements. The Reinvestment portion provides consultation and training to staff, and transitional services to older students. Since the students with disabilities are integrated into the life of the school they attend, the District is able to utilize the consultation and training opportunities to benefit not only the special education staff but general education staff as well. In addition, pooling resources with the Office of Instruction, and using additional grants, has allowed the District to support and develop: training for middle school level teachers to improve mathematics instruction and reading in the content areas; a graduate level course, Teaching Struggling Readers; and training for elementary reading support specialists on the effective use of Leveled Literacy Interventions. A separate grant examines Kindergarten through Grade 3 reading curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ask how to improve students with disabilities’ academic achievement. The math instructional coach convened a study group of K-3 general and special educators to research the development of number sense in primary grades. Their findings are shared at faculty meetings. Again, general educators, special educators, and specialists are working together to look at how together we can improve our practice and outcomes for all students. The McKinney-Vento American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Program, also in its 2nd year, has opened a Parent Resource Center at the Nathaniel H. Wixon School where parents from both Dennis and Yarmouth can go to access community resources and information regarding food programs, fuel assistance, health care and insurance information, employment, and housing assistance. A computer is available to access additional information. A social worker, an attorney, and a Community Action representative, are available to help you navigate through the resources and answer any questions that you may have or guide you to other resources. Please check the school calendar for dates and times. 200 KENNETH T. JENKS, PRINCIPAL As always, I begin my annual school report by thanking the citizens of Dennis and Yarmouth for supporting our students and our school. The high school’s successes and achievements are directly connected to the support provided by our communities. The high school’s October 2010 enrollment was 893 students. The graduating class of 2010 reflected the strengths of the high school program. 81% of the class of 2010 planned to attend college: 52% planned to attend a 4 year college or university and 29% planned to attend a 2 year college. Many students in the class of 2010 pursued other opportunities: 3% planned to go to a technical school, 8% planned to enter the workforce, 4% planned to join the armed forces and the remainder were undecided about their future plans. The students in the class of 2010 collectively received nearly $226,000 in scholarships and awards. Our students, families, faculty and staff appreciate the many generous individuals, organizations and businesses that provided this vital financial support for our students. We are committed to our motto of Pursuing Excellence, Demonstrating Character. The high school continues to stress a core program of English, foreign language, math, science, and social studies. We offer a wide range of courses and programs to our students. As part of our school improvement work, we are strengthening our graduation requirements in order to better prepare our students for the increasingly competitive world of the 21st century. We provide many Advanced Placement and honors level courses for students who pursue the most challenging academic options. This year, over 70 D-Y students are enrolled in online classes through the Virtual High School program. We value a well-rounded education for all of our students, and as a result, our graduation requirements call for students to complete course work in elective areas including art, technology, health and physical education, and music. We support career-oriented options including work-based learning and over 90 students participated in internships with local businesses and organizations this year. We have a strong working relationship with Cape Cod Community College and many of our students take classes at the community college level. D-Y students can also pursue alternative paths to graduation through participation in our day and evening alternative learning programs. D-Y continues to make progress toward our state Adequate Yearly Progress goals. We continue our efforts to reduce the dropout rate and the majority of our high school MCAS scores are at or above the state average. D-Y educators continue their efforts to improve our programs: Ann Knell was named the Massachusetts Assistant Principal of the Year for 2009-2010 by the Massachusetts Association of Secondary School Principals, Daniel Springer was named Arts Educator of the Year by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and John Antonuzzo was named the Educator of the Year by the Otis Chapter of the Air Force Association. Our many co-curricular activities provide extensive opportunities for our students. The music program enjoyed great success again this year and both the band and color guard earned top rankings in numerous competitions. Art students continue to be recognized for their talents. Student government and our school’s service groups continue to donate hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to charities and our communities. Our athletes are competitive and many teams have enjoyed winning seasons, earned league championships and qualified for post-season play. Our school is thankful for the support our Towns have provided in the past and we hope both Dennis and Yarmouth will continue to provide the support necessary for success in the coming years. DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 201 MATTACHEESE MIDDLE SCHOOL M. CATHERINE WOLLAK, PRINCIPAL On behalf of our faculty, staff, parents and students, I respectfully submit to you the annual report for Mattacheese Middle School. The learning community at MMS is fully engaged in supporting our middle age youth in the Town of Yarmouth. This is accomplished via the middle school teaming model. In doing so we embrace daily professional dialogue about student needs and the best way to address them. Middle level education attends to the academic, social and emotional needs of our students in grades six through eight. We offer a rigorous middle level education that includes the traditional core academic subjects but also the social experiences that enrich the learning experience. We cover instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science as well as visual arts, world languages, technology, health and fitness, vocal and instrumental music, and library sciences. This year we have adjusted our schedule to provide dedicated instructional time in Content Literacy. These skills include speaking, listening, reading, writing and critical thinking across all disciplines. Outside of the school day we tap the resources of staff and community members to offer three 7-week sessions of extended learning classes and after school activities. These may include non-competitive sports, arts and crafts activities, yoga, beehive management, recycling projects, homework clubs or tutoring. We continue to run middle school sports and music programs as well as community service and leadership activities. The learning community at Mattacheese Middle School extends beyond its doors to the parents and community at large. Parents in our PTO generously give of their time and resources to support many of our co-curricular and enrichment programs for our youth. The Mattacheese School Council comprised of parents, a community representative and faculty members, meets monthly to review our School Improvement Plan and discuss current issues and concerns of our larger community that impact our student learners. In addition, our Mattacheese Middle School Booster Club works in collaboration with community members to raise needed funds to support our interscholastic sports programming. Faithful to the mission of our school, we work diligently to provide the instruction necessary for children to reach their academic potential. Our efforts have retooled our skills using data to inform instruction, and working in collaborate teams to enhance learning. We gain a better understanding of our students’ needs and assist them in gaining ground reaching the “Adequate Yearly Progress” benchmark set by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in alignment with the No Child Left Behind initiative. We are committed to reaching our goals and providing instructional opportunities in those identified areas of need for all students to reach proficiency or advanced level of achievement. On behalf of the Mattacheese learning community, we thank our partners at the school district’s administration office as well as the grounds, maintenance, and cafeteria crews. We acknowledge the challenges that face our School Committee and our Town’s elected officials and are appreciative of their support. Most importantly, we thank our students and their parents for their involvement and continued faith in the mission of our school, Mattacheese Middle School. NATHANIEL H. WIXON MIDDLE SCHOOL CAROLE A. EICHNER, PRINCIPAL It is a privilege to submit this Annual Town Report for Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School. Wixon serves fourth to eighth grade students for the Town of Dennis. According to the October 202 1, 2010 enrollment report, Wixon has a total of 474 students. We have 82 professional and non- professional staff members on the Wixon team. The entire Wixon staff is highly committed to teaching and learning, school safety and fostering parent/community partnerships. Wixon continues to provide a rigorous academic program with class size averages of 18 - 22 students/class. Academic offerings include: English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, foreign language (seventh/eighth), visual arts, music, physical education, health, and technology. Students may also choose to take instrumental music, chorus or strings during the school day. We instituted some schedule adjustments this year at Wixon. We have a new Content Literacy class which offers differentiated, small group, skills-based instruction to improve reading comprehension across the curriculum. We have returned to a 6 day schedule rotation. Each Wixon day starts with routine opening exercises; including a few minutes of classical music that echoes though our classrooms and halls provided through the MusicWorks! program. We are in the 1st year of a new School Improvement Plan. The plan defines long-range goals in the areas of Rigor, School Climate/Culture, Partnerships and Drop-out Prevention. We also opened a new community Family Resource Center this fall. Our school offers a variety of after school activities and enrichments such as: Student Council, Peer Leadership, French & Spanish Clubs and interscholastic athletics. Our 5th grade students receive Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) from Officer Jim Winn of the Dennis Police Department and each class engages in a unique weeklong NEED Collaborative Seashore experience; a long-standing tradition for DYRSD students. The Wixon School Council provides ongoing guidance to improve our school. The Parent Teacher Advisory Council (PTAC) supports many educational and enrichment programs. PTAC helps subsidize curriculum-related field trips and cultural enrichment presentations for all students. We are grateful to the PTAC and our parents for their tireless efforts to support learning and enrichment. We are grateful for our collaboration with the Dennis Police Department and Detective Patrick McCaffrey, our School Resource Officer. Many thanks go out to all the Town of Dennis officials and municipal departments, as well as members of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee for their continuous support and service to our school. EZRA H. BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KEVIN DEPIN, PRINCIPAL It is with great pride that I submit this report on the progress at the Ezra H. Baker School. This year, when our school opened in September, we greeted 360 students in grades kindergarten through three. We offer an integrated early childhood program for an additional 30 three and four year olds in our Town. Our school is home to the Special Education Alternative Learning Site (SEALS) Program. This program is designed to educate young children with significant health challenges. We are home to the Specialized Teaching Alternative Room (STAR) and the Special Early Education and Kindergarten (SPEEK) classrooms. These programs work to meet the educational needs of children diagnosed with autism in Pre- Kindergarten through grade 3. Our daycare includes children up through 5th grade, and has nearly 90 children enrolled in either before or after school care. 203 When the New Year began, it signaled the end of the teaching career for one of our most notable professionals, Mrs. Ellen O’Connell. Mrs. O’Connell was dedicated to helping each of her students work to his/her fullest potential. She found ways to bring hands on experiences into the classroom. She shared her personal love of math and science with each of her students throughout her long, successful teaching career. Our students continue to thrive at the Baker school; due largely to the tremendous support the school receives from our parent community and from the larger community of Dennis. In difficult economic times, PTAC has stepped in to provide students with valuable extensions to their learning. Students visited Buttonwood Zoo, The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, several Cape Cod Lighthouses, and Plimoth Plantation due to the support of our families and PTAC. Through the combined efforts of our school staff, our PTAC, and local businesses, we were able to host a summer reading cook out in August. At that event, more than 100 people were able to exchange summer reading books, which helped to keep excitement about reading alive over the summer. Other students participated in a volunteer summer reading tutorial at the Dennis Memorial Library, in which retired teachers met with individual students each week throughout the summer months. Finally, thanks to the generosity of the citizens of Dennis, much needed improvements were made to the internal communication in the school. Improvements to the phone system now allow parents to leave voicemail messages for teachers. As part of the project, there is now internal communication to all areas of the building, including the halls. As the year reached its end, several new initiatives were just beginning at our school. With the support of the Cape Cod Symphony, we began the Music Works program in which students listen to a well-known piece of classical music each morning. The piece is repeated each day for 5 days, so that students become familiar with the composer and his/her work. Another initiative, The Penny Harvest, is a youth philanthropy project. This fall, our students raised over $1400; and now, after careful and extensive research, will bestow grants on deserving organizations in an ambitious effort to improve our Town and our world. Though young, our students have already shown the ability to be thoughtful and the desire to be important leaders for both the present and the future. 204 LAURENCE C. MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PETER J. CROWELL, PRINCIPAL It is a pleasure to submit this Annual Report for the Laurence C. Mac Arthur Elementary School (LCM). Our current enrollment of 221 students in grades K-3 is divided between 12 classrooms. We have one Early Education classroom here with 25 students in split sessions and 2 classrooms housed at DYRHS with a total of 37 students divided between split sessions. We continue to maximize all spaces in our 60-year-old facility and prioritize maintenance needs as they arise. Our Academic and Social Curriculums support provide students with the opportunity to learn and thrive. The professional staff at LCM is actively engaged in weekly professional learning communities by grade level. During these meetings, an emphasis is placed on sharing best practices, looking at student work, flexible groupings and using assessments to plan instruction. Additionally all staff integrate our Second Step Social Skills program as well as Responsive Classroom across the curriculum. Our monthly All School Meetings bring the entire school community together focusing on the themes of Respect, Responsibility, Kindness and Caring. Once again we have been able to offer After School Enrichment sessions throughout the year taught by staff, parents, and community members. Our very active PTO under the leadership of Jami Carder continues to provide events such as the Book Fair and Holiday Fair, which bring families together. This past summer, they organized a very successful fundraiser called Touch A Truck. Many community businesses volunteered their time and resources to make this a success. We were then able to add new SMART Board technology to a classroom. We are also pleased to be able to welcome many volunteers to our school ranging from high school students to parents and grandparents, Rotary Club and Elder Services. Their involvement enriches all of our students. The LCM School Council comprised of Danielle Haskins, Jocelyn Howard, Mackie Rice, John French, Cookie Stewart and I has been focusing on our School Improvement Plan goals and articulating our vision. Their commitment of time enhances our school mission. Finally, our partnership with both the Yarmouth Police and Fire Departments in their support of school safety is appreciated greatly. On behalf of the entire LCM community, I wish to thank the good citizens of Yarmouth for their support of our school community in Setting Sail for Success. MARGUERITE E. SMALL SCHOOL EMILY A. MEZZETTI, PRINCIPAL It is with pride that I submit to you the Annual Report for the Marguerite E. Small School. This past year our School Council completed an extensive survey of our parents, staff, and students. The results of this survey helped us to develop 3 goals for our 2010 School Improvement Plan. Focusing consistently on the three areas identified for growth, we continue to positively impact upon the educational opportunities we offer for the 4th and 5th grade students of the Town of Yarmouth. Enhancing our school community for the 318 students that attend our school is an ongoing commitment. Areas identified that we have positively impacted include: increased family participation at PTO and school-sponsored events, improving and diversifying leadership opportunities for our students, and broadening participation in our after school programs. 205 Attendance at our PTO-sponsored events has increased dramatically. Diversified leadership opportunities have been offered and well-received by our students, giving more children the opportunity to serve in a leadership role. Participation in our after school programming has increased from 41% to 48%. This includes 68 students who participate for 2-hours each afternoon in our Century 21 Community Partnership grant-funded after school program. This past fall our school was recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for improvement in academic achievement of students in our low income subgroup. We are preparing for a visit from the Department’s Center for District and School Accountability to share practices that led to this demonstrated improvement. The collaborative effort, based on excellent district initiatives and outstanding work by our staff, is a source of immense pride. We work to continuously improve all of our students’ academic achievement annually. Student Safety and Engagement is a goal that ensures we focus attention on safety protocols and student behavior. This includes the ongoing development of strategies to systemically address our students’ understanding of following the community’s rules to enhance their opportunities for success. Our PTO is exceptionally vibrant and supportive of our school. Co-chaired this year by Crystal Weinert and Kim Terrio, the organization’s fundraising efforts are highly successful, providing our students with opportunities for field trips to the Boston area and excellent on site enrichment programming. The school-sponsored events hosted by the PTO help support our ongoing efforts to build a strong sense of community. On behalf of our school’s staff and students, we thank the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee, our central office administrative team, our parents, and the members of the Yarmouth community who have supported us this past year. Together we have built the foundation of a wonderful school for our Town’s 4th and 5th grade students that continues on a well-mapped journey of ongoing positive growth each year. STATION AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LISA M. WHELAN, M. ED., PRINCIPAL It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I submit this Annual Report of the Station Avenue Elementary School. Our team at Station Avenue works endlessly each day to provide an academic learning experience that demonstrates and models caring and supportive social and emotional skills to our youngest students. Our number one goal over the past 3 years has been to build a professional learning community where teachers demonstrate leadership in their daily work for our school mission. Our school MCAS data continues to show steady progress. Our school wide focus has been to review student data through common and formative assessments, as well as daily student work, to determine areas of strength and areas that are in need of improvement. With the implementation of the Leveled Literacy program for Title One students, our low-income population demonstrated a huge hike in scores on the MCAS 2010 in ELA. Our classroom teachers are continuing to collaborate on a weekly and monthly basis, and to learn best practices in the areas of ELA and MATH that focus on individual needs. Our Consulting Teacher of Reading, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and title one team have worked closely to promote early literacy practices along with Professional Development to our 206 school team and district. Through ongoing monthly meetings as well as district professional development days, they have modeled and demonstrated effective best practices in the area of literacy. Our school wide math coach has been a big influence in modeling and demonstrating effective number sense practices to teachers and students. The area of number sense has been a focus of this school for the past 3 years, and we have been fortunate to have this teacher leader in our school due to the ARRA funds and grant. The Station Avenue Elementary School appreciates the strong support from the school community and our parents. Our PTO and School Council have both worked endlessly to provide enriching experiences for our students. This past year, PTO was able to fund equipment and a landscape company to rejuvenate our playground. This was also possible with a grant from LOWES. Our parents are an integral part of our School Community, and we endlessly work to promote a positive climate for all. We deeply appreciate the support and services of the D-Y school system as well as those provided by other Town of Yarmouth agencies, including the Yarmouth Police Department, Fire Department and the Recreation Department. They have been an enormous support to our school programs. Additionally, the Yarmouth Rotary Club, as well as the Education Foundation for Dennis and Yarmouth, have been supportive organizations to our students. Despite the most difficult economic times, our endless team support has been able to accomplish many district and school goal initiatives. The best practices that teachers promote in our classrooms have proven our success. All of our successes as a school would not be possible without the support and efforts of our elected School Committee members who continue to volunteer their time and are dedicated to our educational mission for the children of the Dennis- Yarmouth Schools. FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT GARTH PETRACCA, COORDINATOR Our economy is weak. Jobs are hard to find. Everyone has less money but our students still need to be fed. It is vitally important that all members of our school community who might qualify for free or reduced lunch and breakfast complete and submit an application. Financially, this provides us with assistance in helping to feed all our students. One of our goals has always been to reimburse the school system’s General Fund to the extent that is financially possible without detracting from the food service program itself. We will continue this practice and make changes in the program as needed. We currently use cooperative purchasing and competitive bidding on everything we buy which enables us to secure the best prices for all our products and services. Our participation rates are holding at 75% even with continued declining enrollment, which is a testament to the success of the program. Food costs are at 45%, labor at 45 percent, and other expenses at 10%. We highly value what we accomplish on a daily basis in our department. Our “home meal replacements” are designed to provide healthy, satisfying and continued choices to our customers, the children of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. 207 TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT LORY STEWART, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Technology Department provides services to all schools and the Central Office. The Department supports the infrastructure necessary to maintain our networks, repairs hardware, installs software and provides professional development to staff to integrate technology into the curriculum. The District continues to support strong professional development for teachers in the use of technology. All teachers participated in some form of technology training during the year. In addition, there were 5 graduate courses devoted to technology integration offered within the district. Dennis-Yarmouth teachers were also given the opportunity to participate in cape-wide summer professional development opportunities called Cache the Wave. Thanks to a grant award from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools, the District was again able to use the state supported Data Warehouse for MCAS analysis. In addition, we were able to upload local data to the Data Warehouse to compare local assessment of students in grades K-3 and their MCAS results. Our technicians, John Carey and John Tiedeman, worked diligently maintaining over 1600 computers, 500 printers, and other instructional technology completing over 2400 work orders during the course of the year. The Parent Organizations at Station Avenue Elementary School, Laurence C. MacArthur and Ezra H. Baker all conducted fundraising events to purchase additional interactive whiteboards for classrooms. Our thanks go to these groups. In July, Dennis-Yarmouth was awarded a $300,000.00 grant in collaboration with Nauset, Barnstable, Chatham, Harwich, Plymouth and Falmouth to create a virtual learning environment for at-risk high school students. At the writing of this report 14 teachers are currently developing these hybrid (online and face to face) courses for students and receiving extensive professional development on how to deliver the course content effectively. The expected start date for these courses is Summer/Fall 2011. The focus of the courses being developed is in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The DYRSD Technology Department makes every effort to stay current on emerging technologies to best serve our school community and ensure strong support of its technological needs. DENNIS – YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND SALARIES PAID IN 2010 Name Position Type Amount Other ABRAHAMSON, KATHARINE A ESP I/SpEd Assistant 17,077.84 2,766.88 ACKERMAN, JENNIFER M Substitute 1,719.54 ADAMS, ALISON J Teacher 67,708.92 2,000.00 ADDISON, SCOTT M Substitute 81.84 AIGUIER, REBECCA NMN School Psychologist 16,312.49 5,411.93 AIKEN, ALISON L NEED Cook 5,972.28 AIKEN, ANNA P Substitute 2,827.50 AINSWORTH, EDWARD C Coach 2,092.00 ALLANBROOK, GEOFFREY A Teacher 62,298.75 150.75 208 ALMONTE, JODY-LYN Secretary II/School 40,731.36 1,000.00 AMES, HEIDI M Teacher 69,218.60 5,328.10 ANAGNOSTAKOS, DEBORAH A Secretary I/School 26,886.48 ANAGNOSTAKOS, MICHAEL P Substitute 1,277.16 ANARINO, SUSAN M Teacher 68,963.85 4,725.10 ANASTASIA, MICHAEL NMN ESP I/SpEd Assistant 4,251.23 477.00 ANDERSON, EGAN N Substitute 2,824.00 ANDERSON, GINA E ESP I/SpEd Assistant 5,444.28 5,395.75 ANDERSON, MAUREEN F Librarian 55,760.21 ANDERSON, PATRICIA D Teacher 65,367.00 1,300.00 ANDRE, METTE S ESP I/SpEd Assistant 10,195.28 ANDRE, TINA L Teacher 73,052.02 760.30 ANDREASSIAN, HELEN E Substitute 1,040.00 ANDREWS, MICHAEL J Coach 1,238.00 ANNESSI, JILLIAN P Substitute 7,438.83 ANTONUZZO, JOHN R Teacher 64,177.50 ARCHAMBAULT, JOHANNA N ESP I/SLPA 587.65 ARLEDGE, CANDEE A ESP I/SpEd Assistant 22,225.13 3,054.55 ARNOLD, KATHLEEN M ESP I/Teacher Assistant 89.46 8,826.33 ARONE, PATRICIA I Teacher 48,532.20 2,381.86 ARSENAULT, BERNARD E Teacher 69,398.00 1,902.00 ARSENEAUX, MARIA ESP I/SpEd Assistant 21,743.42 1,400.00 ASHWORTH, NANCY A Teacher 20,606.77 7,000.00 ATTERSTROM, SUSAN E Speech Language Pathologist 4,537.59 ATWATER, JOCELYN A Secretary II/School 35,295.00 ATWELL, KRISTY J School Psychologist 43,793.19 2,092.00 AUCIELLO, JUSTIN A Teacher 32,996.20 BAACKE, SHAWNA ESP I/SpEd Assistant 17,600.13 BACH, MAUREEN A Substitute 512.33 BADER, ELIZABETH Teacher 74,805.00 1,300.00 BAKER, BEVERLY J Summer Day Care Worker 610.90 BAKER, DEWEY E Substitute 6,175.30 BAKER, LINDSAY A Substitute 162.50 BAKER, RICK A Teacher 75,103.94 1,101.00 BAKUNAS, PATRICIA J Substitute 255.07 BARABE, EMILY Substitute 982.05 BARANDAS, GUSTAVO O ESP I/Teacher Assistant 5,156.73 90.45 BARANDAS, LINDSAY JEAN Teacher 46,467.71 700.99 BARCZAK, SUSAN E Secretary I/School 33,713.55 1,400.00 BARIL, ERIC G Substitute 378.58 BEACH, JOHN A School Psychologist 44,871.60 211.05 BEAMAN, SUSAN A Substitute 650.64 BEATTY, BRIAN D Summer Day Care Worker 2,920.50 BEATTY, KAITLIN M Substitute 650.00 BEATTY, TERESA M ESP I/SpEd Assistant 23,342.69 4,198.64 BEAUCHEMIN, KAREN P Secretary II/School 40,339.91 1,400.00 BEAVAN, NATHANIEL C Substitute 130.00 BEDWELL, ANGELA M ESP I/Day Care Worker 5,723.91 2,785.20 BEDWELL, KAREN V ESP I/SpEd Assistant 18,020.88 3,632.65 BEHNKE, SHIRLEY A Substitute 626.22 BELESS, NANCY L Substitute 6,142.14 BELFIORE, LYNNE Teacher 74,805.00 1,600.00 BELL, ALAN Tutor/Coach 1.00 40,241.00 BELLEROSE, PRISCILLA A School Social Worker 71,089.25 422.10 BELTRAN, MIRIAM ESP I/Day Care Worker 31,670.17 8,046.40 209 BELTRANDI, LISA A ESP I/Day Care Worker 12,446.53 4,578.14 BELTRANDI, TERESA A Substitute 336.03 BENJAMIN, KIMBERLY A ESP I/SpEd Assistant 19,076.55 BENKIS, MARIA R Substitute 2,351.70 BERGENFIELD, LESLIE ESP I/SpEd Assistant 21,734.84 1,000.00 BERGERON, JANINE M Substitute 3,100.00 BERKELEY, ROBERT J Substitute 195.00 BERNIER, JOSEPH C Teacher 74,905.02 1,061.80 BILLINGS, DAVID B ESP I/SpEd Bus Assistant 10,824.78 151.08 BLAKE, JEAN M Substitute 5,745.47 BLAUNER, MARIA A Secretary I/School 26,186.41 1,200.00 BLOCK, MARJORIE A Substitute 130.00 BLODGETT, NICOLE E Substitute 325.00 BOLAND, MAUREEN A Substitute 3,915.50 BONACCI, BETH B Substitute 1,748.96 BONASIA, MICHAEL Teacher 67,067.00 5,077.38 BONO, SONJA A School Social Worker 55,147.20 1,578.48 BORGATTI, JULIE L ESP I/SpEd Assistant 11,124.45 243.85 BOUDREAU, ALEXANDRIA E Teacher 65,467.00 1,300.00 BOUDREAU, NICOLE J Substitute 151.08 BOUND, BRADLEY H Summer School Teacher 2,500.00 BOVINO, MICHAEL J Teacher 53,662.73 5,173.00 BOWERS, ALEXANDRA Substitute 195.00 BOWES, ANNETTE C Guidance Counselor 74,659.54 3,394.48 BOWIE, MARY C ESP I/SpEd Assistant 12,929.43 7.82 BOYLE, AIMEE E Substitute 2,472.54 BOYLE, JAYNE C Teacher 73,027.00 1,000.00 BREDA, KRISTINE E Teacher 37,691.27 BRENNAN, SHANE L Teacher 52,137.99 3,549.75 BRENNAN, STEPHEN A Teacher 63,827.49 BRENNER, CHRISTOPHER D Teacher 75,205.00 1,180.90 BRIDGES, LISA A ESP I/SpEd Bus Assistant 15,880.11 BROCHU, HARRIET F ESP I/Teacher Assistant 1,635.84 6,289.48 BRODT, CRAIG C Teacher 67,372.00 361.80 BROWN, KELLY K Teacher 74,805.02 4,162.58 BROWN, LYNN N Teacher 61,068.49 BROWN-OBERLANDER, MARGARET Substitute 1,217.00 BRUNETTI, ALFRED F ESP I/SpEd Assistant 18,593.96 1,335.51 BRYANT, LINDSEY E Teacher 52,436.85 1,250.00 BRYSON, SANDRA H ESP I/SpEd Assistant 22,839.55 1,405.80 BUCKLER, ALICE R Teacher 68,998.00 700.00 BURKE, KARA L Substitute 522.54 BURKE, PAMELA A ESP I/SpEd Assistant 19,719.31 BURNHAM, MAUREEN A Admin. Asst. to the Superintendent 58,158.00 1,000.00 BURON, SAMANTHA E Teacher 63,766.85 BURTON, BEVERLY A Teacher 72,727.02 12,734.05 BUTLER, BRIGID A Substitute 295.04 BUTLER, JANICE I Secretary III/Administration 41,778.88 1,200.00 CAHALANE, VICTORIA A Teacher 72,727.00 1,300.00 CAHOON, KAREN T ESP I/Teacher Assistant 1,801.98 CAHOON, SANDRA L ESP I/SpEd Bus Assistant 4,821.99 CAIN, PATRICIA E ESP I/Teacher Assistant 17,837.86 60.30 CALDWELL, ALEXANDRA H Teacher 32,365.73 2,788.88 CALDWELL, EMILY WHITEMAN WARNER Teacher 48,307.22 1,047.72 210 CALISE, JOSEPH R Teacher 61,197.00 CALLAHAN, LISA Substitute 13,977.42 CALLANAN, DEIRDRE G Substitute 904.50 CAMPBELL, BERNADETTE M Speech Pathologist 69,308.45 1,300.00 CAMPBELL, JEANNE M Teacher 51,048.30 60.30 CAMPBELL, PAUL M Coach 3,543.00 CAMPBELL, THOMAS Maintenance Laborer 33,454.97 5,002.00 CANESI, JUDY A Teacher 60,095.34 2,351.70 CAPOBIANCO, CHRIS A Coach 5,002.00 CAPPELLO, AMY C Teacher 43,175.29 CAPRIO, SHARON M ESY SpEd Assistant 907.38 CARDER, JAMI C Substitute 390.00 CAREY, CHARLENE A Teacher 75,809.50 2,801.46 CAREY, JOHN M Technology Maintenance Specialist 42,500.00 CARLETON, RICHARD J Substitute 1,155.00 CARNATHAN, SUSAN M Science Department Head 76,337.93 3,623.50 CARNES, KAREN E Teacher 74,805.02 700.00 CARREIRO, ADAM J Substitute 1,794.65 CARROLL, JOHN G Video Production Specialist 2,530.00 CARSON, LESLIE T School Psychologist 82,673.04 1,000.00 CARSTENSEN, ERIN R Teacher 67,408.94 CARTMILL, MEREDITH A Coach/Substitute 2,742.00 CASH, ROGER S Sports Personnel 4.00 75.38 CASHEN, SANDRA J Secretary III/Maintenance 49,233.37 1,896.58 CASTELONE, THERESA M Teacher 54,253.50 CATERINO, CAROLE A Substitute 130.00 CATON, DEBORAH A ESP I/SpEd Assistant 15,452.50 631.41 CAULEY, RYAN J Substitute 9,935.97 CAVALIERE, JAMES A Teacher 68,086.60 2,891.00 CAVANAUGH, EILEEN Substitute 5,949.56 CEVOLI, CHRISTEN E Substitute 733.07 CHASE, JULIE M Substitute 1,032.09 CHASE, RICHARD P Teacher 70,670.57 2,182.45 CHAUSSE, AMY S Teacher 63,822.73 60.30 CHAUSSE, DENISE M Secretary I/School 28,867.60 1,000.00 CHRISTIAN, JILL MARIE Teacher 51,075.63 CHRISTIE, SUZANNE M Teacher 68,216.77 CLANCY, LORI J ESP I/SpEd Assistant 3,476.16 115.02 CLARK, DEBORAH M Teacher 63,666.85 14,410.62 CLARK, PAULA E Substitute 65.00 CLARKE, RICHARD F JR Substitute 75.54 CLARKIN, JOSHUA S Guidance Counselor 60,639.57 CLEARY, BARBARA Substitute 1,495.00 CLEMENCE, DEBORAH R Teacher 81,971.17 1,300.00 CLEMENCE, JOHN T Substitute 1,155.00 CLIFFORD, CYNTHIA B Cafeteria Worker 9,599.15 CLIFFORD, SANDRA Secretary III/Administration-Business Affairs 42,453.84 1,200.00 CLOSE, CATHRYN L Teacher 74,023.63 2,445.70 CLOUTIER, ANGELA L ESP I/SpEd Assistant 5,533.74 211.05 COELHO, JANE E Secretary II/School 39,127.58 COLBERT, MEREDITH ESP I/SpEd Assistant/Bus Assistant 29,025.61 5,854.61 COLBY, JANET C Substitute 2,697.50 COLE, DEBORAH C Teacher 68,191.52 COLE, ELIZABETH M Naturalist 14,605.52 COLEMAN, JAMIE Substitute 14,178.35 211 COLE-RANDALL, KRISTINA A Substitute 130.00 COLGAN, KATHERINE A Teacher 66,517.00 5,180.00 COLGAN, SUSAN E ESP I/Teacher Assistant 1,571.94 2,140.57 COLGAN, TERI-LYNN Teacher 9,296.52 15,775.21 COLMER, DEVON J Substitute 556.01 COLTON-MUND, DAWN E Foreign Language Department Head 72,193.02 1,802.94 CONEFREY, VIRGINIA D Teacher 74,905.00 1,300.00 CONNELLY, KATHERINE M Substitute 195.00 CONNORS, SUSAN M ESP I/SpEd Assistant 19,510.62 3,009.83 CONWAY, CAROL S Teacher 70,314.52 1,000.00 COOK, MARJORIE L Assistant Principal 52,677.74 900.00 COOKE, CHERYL A Teacher 74,950.23 1,600.00 COOKE, ELEANOR G Substitute 3.00 811.54 COOKE, SARAH K Substitute 1,518.50 COPENHAVER, VICTORIA L ESP I/SpEd Assistant 16,843.38 CORBETT, PATRICIA A Nurse 39,841.42 CORCORAN, SANDRA L ESP I/Teacher Assistant 18,420.74 480.00 CORNA, CHRISTOPHER A Teacher 63,813.01 445.38 CORNWELL, DIANE A Substitute 6,283.84 COSTA, CHARLES C Teacher 73,780.93 COTE, GIORDANA M Teacher 38,131.48 14,448.63 COTE, SUSAN S Substitute 1,905.32 COUGHLAN, WILLIAM P Substitute 470.50 COUGHLIN, JOANNE L ESP I/SpEd Assistant 5,469.84 2,317.65 COUITE, ANN D Nurse 68,723.21 COUTE, URSULA T Substitute 5,097.51 COYLE CURLEY, SUSAN M Teacher 62,868.67 CRAFTS, ROBIN L ESP I/SpEd Assistant 18,270.57 49.11 CRAIG, REBECCA K Teacher 53,671.86 CRIVELLI, JANICE G Teacher 65,557.45 CROCKAN, CHERYL T Secretary II/School 41,670.65 1,000.00 CROKER, KATHLEEN J Cafeteria Worker 13,992.21 1,060.00 CROSS, PETER L Teacher 68,998.00 CROSSETTI, MATTHEW S Substitute/Coach 21,682.27 CROWELL, BRENDA G Occupational Therapist 32,167.00 CROWELL, PETER J Principal 90,177.00 CROWLEY, MAUREEN L Teacher 65,367.02 CRUZ, PAULO M Coach 1,885.00 CUCINOTTA, JOSEPH P Director of Finance and Operations 70,301.50 CURLEY WELSH, JAN M Substitute 11,750.21 CURLEY, BRIDGET A Teacher 46,115.03 CURLEY, JAIME L School Psychologist 55,542.55 90.45 CURRAN, JOANNE T Substitute 1,869.43 CURTIS, JOHN F Coach 5,002.00 CURTIS, KEVIN R 1:1 Assistant 375.00 CUTLER, ADAM S Teacher 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4,011.52 MAURO, KAREN S ESP III/Day Care Coordinator 40,475.90 1,200.00 MAURO, KELLY E Summer Day Care Worker 5,546.08 MAXWELL, LEILA R Math Department Head 74,435.46 7,480.70 MAYO, DOUGLAS R Teacher 51,123.30 4,910.00 McCARTHY, LINDA R Teacher 72,627.00 1,000.00 McCAULEY, MEAGHAN T Teacher 58,795.60 McCLUTCHY, BONNIE J Substitute 65.00 McCUISH, DONNA M Teacher 65,367.00 McDONNELL, SALLY A Teacher 55,527.49 McDONOUGH, STEVEN P Dean of Students 68,227.20 7,349.13 McDOWELL, THERESA M Substitute 2,533.74 McFALL, MEAGHAN E Teacher 53,340.63 McFARLAND, LEONA M Substitute 1,267.50 McGEE, PENNY A Teacher 51,396.16 452.25 McGUINNESS, SUNNY K Substitute 1,371.21 McKENZIE, PATRICIA A ESP I/Teacher Assistant 12,852.20 62.52 McKEOWN, JACQUELYN ESP I/SpEd Assistant 5,501.79 McLAUGHLIN, LINDA M Substitute 4,431.68 McLAUGHLIN-GAGNON, JEANNE E Substitute 70.84 McLEAN-STEAD, CONSTANCE Speech Pathologist 65,564.22 11,780.90 McNAMARA, MAURA E Tutor 50.36 McNULTY, LINDA M Cafeteria Worker 10,304.13 720.00 McPHERSON, LOUIS D Complex Supervisor 72,940.25 4,743.22 McSHANE, WILLIAM J Coach 2,824.00 McTAGUE, MARY ELLEN Teacher 75,205.02 1,600.00 McWILLIAMS, BARBARA D Teacher 33,230.99 700.00 MEAD, MOUNA E ESP I/Teacher Assistant 17,939.46 188.44 219 MEALEY, RUSSELL E Mechanics Helper 41,994.56 1,976.44 MEDEIROS, JUSTIN M Substitute 12,949.28 MEEHAN, KARIN M Cafeteria Worker/ESP I/Day Care Worker 23,093.14 3,292.00 MENARD, SUZANNE ESP I/SpEd Assistant 17,941.68 MENDLES, JOHN A ESP I/SpEd Bus Assistant 14,918.76 2,130.13 MENINNO, SANDRA M Teacher 64,424.43 120.60 MEOLI, STEPHEN C Occupational Therapist 71,524.98 4,881.81 MERCK, JOHN J Summer School Teacher/Substitute/Tutor 1.00 12,112.50 MERGET, RICHARD T Substitute 856.68 MERLET, LESLIE J ESP I/SpEd Assistant 16,854.82 2,803.95 MERRIMAN, SLADER R Substitute 130.00 MEYER, NINA L Secretary II/School 40,560.00 1,200.00 MEYER, SUZANNE L Secretary II/School 40,193.46 1,000.00 MEZZETTI, EMILY A Principal 101,026.03 MICHAEL, DAVID S Teacher 68,316.00 3,557.50 MILLER, CLIFFORD Teacher 51,075.63 180.90 MIRANDA, ROSALIE B Substitute 657.67 MITCHELL, JAMES P Teacher 59,685.00 MIVILLE, DANIEL J Sports Personnel 79.50 MOBILIO, SONJA B ESP I/Teacher Assistant 16,962.90 996.84 MONAC, CLARE R Substitute 180.90 MONBOUQUETTE, JOHN FREDERICK JR Substitute 260.00 MONROE, BRIAN HOWARD Substitute 12,889.72 MONTALTO, NICHOLAS R Maintenance Laborer 21,921.98 751.85 MOODY, ELEANOR A NEED Director 58,158.89 MOORE, GREGORY E Substitute 2,824.00 MOORE, JONATHAN C Coach 2,824.33 MOORE, KIMBERLY C ESP I/SpEd Assistant 15,034.47 MOOREY, KATHRYN Sports Personnel 376.00 MOOREY, LEAH E ESP I/SpEd Assistant 5,399.55 8,044.17 MORAN, SUSAN M ESP I/SpEd Assistant 20,396.33 MORASH, ALEXANDER R Substitute 130.00 MOREE, THOMANDA M ESP I/SpEd Assistant/Day Care Worker 23,174.01 4,171.20 MORLOCK, MAUREEN E Coach 1,302.00 MORRISON, ANN P Teacher 65,367.00 1,600.00 MORRISON, GEORGE A Assistant Principal 89,985.95 MORRISON, TIA R Substitute 31.48 MORTENSON, MARIA D Adult Education Instructor 280.00 MOTTA, MARINETI M Adult Education Instructor 216.00 MOULTON, PATRICIA E Substitute 177.22 MUCCI, LORRAINE F Cafeteria Worker 14,068.85 1,244.21 MUDIE, CRAIG EDWARD Teacher 75,295.45 1,300.00 MULHEARN, PATRICIA M Nurse 58,275.00 1,839.15 MULHERN, MARY ANN Secretary III/Administration 42,592.63 1,260.00 MULLEN, KATHRYN N Teacher 7,745.91 MURPHY, GAIL K ESP I/SpEd Assistant 21,676.50 1,282.22 MURPHY, JANET ANN Teacher 53,240.74 1,000.00 MURPHY, MELISSA B Substitute 2,852.92 MURRAY DANIELS, JANICE L ESP III/Instructional Technology Assistant 44,015.56 1,841.80 MURRAY, ROBERT W Driver 23,083.93 720.00 MURTA, PAULO R ESP I/Teacher Assistant 10,676.52 469.70 MYERS, DEBORAH A Substitute 65.00 MYERS, JEFFREY R Substitute 130.00 NAGLE, ALLISON Teacher 49,813.22 7,133.70 NAGLE, SANDRA L Teacher 73,779.25 1,946.73 220 NAPHEN, PETER H III Groundskeeper Leader 45,988.04 520.00 NARBONNE, TONI-ANN Speech Pathologist 75,387.42 1,000.00 NASTRI, KATHY L Teacher 73,327.08 1,300.00 NEE, RUTH D ESP I/SpEd Assistant 21,771.96 3,723.53 NEITZ, ELIZABETH B Tutor/Substitute 2,822.78 NELSON, JAMES A ESP I/Duty Assistant 4,277.47 NELSON, MARY I Teacher 65,467.02 1,300.00 NELSON, SUSAN M Payroll Clerk 41,820.58 1,400.00 NETER, TAMMY A Teacher 64,871.83 211.05 NEW, JOHN E Teacher 78,925.41 1,300.00 NEW, LISA M ESP I/Teacher Assistant 9,010.85 NEWCOMB, JENNIFER LYNN Teacher 51,510.52 NEWCOMB, SARAH ELIZABETH Teacher 48,212.22 NICHOLSON, CHRISTINE M Teacher 58,815.05 248.74 NICKANDROS, ELAINE K Substitute 1,720.98 NICKERSON, JENNIFER Teacher 43,503.51 NICKERSON, JEREMIAH THOMAS LAWRENCE ESP I/SpEd Assistant 5,917.14 180.90 NIEDERMEIER, HELEN G Substitute 260.00 NOBILE, PHILLIP Teacher 31,444.37 NORTON, CAITLYN E 1:1 Assistant 997.50 NORTON, MICHAEL J ESP I/SpEd Assistant 17,626.54 NORTON, SANDRA A Substitute 7,746.33 NORTON, SUSAN F Cafeteria Worker 11,781.73 184.21 NOWICKI, DAVID K Substitute 8,492.82 NUGNES, CATHERINE P Teacher 68,066.02 4,814.03 NUNES, SARAH FORBES Substitute 1,046.73 NUNES, THERESA C ESP I/Duty Assistant 172.53 NYHUIS, KATHLEEN A Substitute 38.82 O'BRIEN, KRISTEN F ESP I/SpEd Assistant 17,537.26 1,566.60 O'BRIEN, MAUREEN C ESP I/Duty Assistant/Day Care Worker 8,894.33 O'CLAIR, JEANMARIE Summer Program Teacher 1,537.65 O'CONNELL, DIANNE L Teacher 78,822.02 4,480.21 O'CONNELL, ELLEN M Teacher 17,150.04 7,000.00 O'CONNOR, KATHLEEN M Teacher 76,457.18 2,607.10 O'CONNOR, MARGARET A Teacher 66,777.19 O'CONNOR, MARY B Teacher 68,366.00 10,071.00 O'KEEFE, ASHLEY P ESP I/SpEd Assistant 5,508.18 301.50 OLANDER, KAREN L Coach 4,966.00 OLIVEIRA, CAMILA P Teacher 45,883.33 497.48 OLKKOLA, JUDITH A Teacher 48,325.51 1,012.59 OLWELL, GEORGIANA H Adult Education Supervisor 6,058.00 O'MALLEY, JOHN Crossing Guard 5,429.13 O'REILLY, MELISSA H Teacher 64,412.72 ORMON, MARY J Teacher 39,943.50 2,509.01 OSTROM, TAMI L Teacher 51,837.99 1,160.77 OTA, BRIAN S Dean of Students 68,227.17 O'TOOLE, MARY B 1:1 Assistant 1,590.00 PALOMBA, DIANE M Substitute 120.42 PANASCI, CAROL ALICIA Summer Program Teacher 2,592.90 PANNONE, ROBERT A Adult Education Instructor 2,295.00 PANTOJA, ARMANDO D Substitute 5,416.06 PANTOJA, FELICIA M ESP I/SpEd Assistant 21,050.03 1,000.00 PAPPAS, KATHRYN D Substitute 130.00 PASCHALL, MARY L ESP I/Day Care Worker 7,365.49 3,067.20 221 PATE, SUSAN D ESP I/SpEd Assistant 10,054.42 PATTOU-HAMMOND, STACEY G Teacher 25,140.15 306.08 PEACE, WILLIAM E Teacher 75,205.02 1,600.00 PEARLMAN, KERRI Substitute 65.00 PEARSON, REBECCA L Teacher 39,425.19 PELTON, KATHRYN L Teacher 75,205.00 1,732.00 PEMENTEL, CAROL A Teacher 65,557.47 1,000.00 PEN, SOCHEATH Cook Manager 19,697.45 184.21 PENA, GREGORY J Substitute 535.81 PENDLETON, ALEXANDER M Teacher 73,170.44 8,373.78 PENDLETON, LIISA OV Tutor 8,728.45 PENNER, ERIN M Substitute 140.55 PEREIRA, SHYER Substitute 3,004.38 PERNICK, MATTHEW B Coach 4,110.00 PEROS, BARBARA J Teacher 75,665.32 1,518.59 PERRY, KENNETH J Driver 25,678.30 3,503.85 PERSECHINO, ANGELA M Teacher 62,539.70 2,444.58 PERSICO, MICHAEL J Substitute 65.00 PETERS, JESSALYN V Substitute 2,518.51 PETERS, MEREDITH L Coach/Substitute 4,527.00 PETERS, PATRICIA M Teacher 65,512.23 1,000.00 PETERSEN, HEATHER L Substitute 140.54 PETRACCA, GARTH J Food Services Coordinator 58,041.98 520.00 PETRICCA, LAUREN M Teacher 42,955.04 PETTENGILL, ELSA M Substitute 650.00 PHELAN, LEONARD H III Dean of Students 70,356.34 211.05 PHELAN, MELISSA B Teacher 63,666.85 2,092.00 PHILPOTT, THOMAS M JR Teacher 73,343.34 3,889.35 PINEO, MARY ANN D Teacher 74,805.00 1,300.00 PIRES, RAMON L Substitute 2,476.00 PIRINI, ROONEY P Cook Manager 31,044.10 745.00 PLACEK, GARY JOSEPH Summer School Teacher 2,400.00 PLUCINSKI, PATRICIA M ESP I/SpEd Assistant 18,465.88 2,579.29 PONTIUS, ELIZABETH J Teacher 40,470.47 4,709.06 POPE, LESAH S Substitute 76.68 PORCARO, MARY JO Teacher 74,482.52 PORTER, ERIN K Teacher 73,380.93 1,300.00 POTTER, NANCY G Teacher 65,792.02 1,060.30 POWERS, DANIEL H Substitute 265.84 POWERS, 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Teacher 55,918.17 226.13 RIBEIRO, JHONATAS S Coach 2,092.00 RICE, THAD R Social Studies Department Head 81,875.33 3,077.61 RICH, JULIE Substitute 1,022.01 RICHARDS, CYNTHIA C ESP I/SpEd Assistant/Day Care Worker 24,181.77 2,609.58 RICHARDS, LORI A ESP I/SpEd Assistant 16,752.06 90.45 RICHARDSON, LAURIE A School Social Worker 71,758.61 150.75 RICHTER, KATHERINE L Teacher 58,275.00 RILEY, LINDA A Speech Pathologist 19,013.34 RILEY, PATRICK M Teacher 58,511.04 3,052.10 RILEY, STEPHANIE M Teacher 54,032.60 8,211.00 ROACH, KYLE R 1:1 Assistant 5,396.25 ROBBIO, CAROL M Teacher 64,484.73 2,127.63 ROBINSON, DEBORAH L Substitute 864.30 RODERIQUES, DERRICK A Coach 5,002.00 RODRIGUES, CLAIRE J Substitute 5,932.36 ROLANTI, MARY F Substitute 360.54 ROMANIOUK, ANASTASIA Substitute 65.00 ROOD, KAREN Z Secretary IV/Administration-Asst. 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10,078.96 SPIEGELHALTER, CAROL M Substitute 325.00 SPRINGER, DANIEL Fine Arts Department Head 79,369.00 2,071.00 ST ONGE, CHRISTINE Substitute 260.00 ST PIERRE, LINDA L After School Activities Instructor/Substitute 904.50 STAFFORD, RITA M Cafeteria Worker 12,521.21 520.00 STEAD, KYLE R Coach 2,392.00 STEIN, FREDERICK J School Psychologist 81,925.90 1,600.00 STEIN, NICOLE V Summer Day Care Worker 3,712.60 STEWART, LORETTA A Director of Instructional Technology 92,647.00 STEWART, VIRGINIA T Title I Regional Department Head 81,209.00 3,031.01 STILL, JUDITH M Substitute 2,508.15 STOECKER, CATHERINE M ESP I/SpEd Assistant 21,725.40 1,200.00 STONE, JONATHAN DAVID Teacher 17,256.78 STREET, SUZANNE D Teacher 73,380.93 1,000.00 STUBER, MEGHAN ELIZABETH ESP I/SpEd Assistant 10,312.78 1,468.82 SUDBEY, MARY BETH ESP I/SpEd Assistant 16,886.84 SUDMYER, RONALD P Substitute 205.00 SUFFRETI, LORRAINE P Teacher 22,836.78 224 SUGERMEYER, DOREEN M Health/PE Department Head 72,637.00 2,012.00 SULLIVAN, 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1,275.10 WARREN, CHERYL A Teacher 72,176.83 WARREN-STEIN, CAROLYNNE J Teacher 75,505.02 1,777.86 WATSON, JOANNA M Teacher 73,576.93 4,636.13 WATSON, PATRICIA A Teacher 67,017.77 3,299.45 WATTS, CAROLYN S Cafeteria Worker 16,325.27 1,060.00 WELLS, DUNCAN MARCUS Teacher 26,340.20 90.45 WHALEN, EILEEN M Secretary II/School 41,282.65 1,110.00 WHALEN, ELIZABETH K Substitute 666.76 WHALEN, LISA M Substitute 1,734.79 225 WHEATON, SARAH G Librarian 68,998.00 4,700.08 WHELAN, LISA M Principal 96,820.00 WHINNEM, READE S Teacher 69,398.00 1,859.00 WHITE, EDWARD T Substitute 350.00 WHITE, KELLEY A Substitute 10,733.52 WHITE, KELLY P Teacher 23,350.01 WHITELAW, CATHERINE M ESP I/SpEd Assistant 19,934.70 4,458.30 WHYNOTT, STEPHEN R Teacher 58,624.65 4,184.00 WILKEY-FARRELL, VALERIE S ESP I/SpEd Assistant 16,884.18 1,161.38 WILLIAMS, DAWN Driver 26,093.91 520.00 WILLIAMS, MARGARET O ESP I/SpEd Assistant 21,753.72 1,000.00 WILLIAMS, NATHAN R ESP III/School-to-Career Assistant 11,852.91 1,487.50 WILLIAMS, SUSAN E Substitute 65.00 WOEBCKE, DIANA L Substitute 130.00 WOLF, ANN B Teacher 49,010.92 10,083.75 WOLLAK, MARY C Principal 96,820.03 WOOD, REGINA K Substitute 2,214.01 WOODBURY, CAROL A Superintendent of Schools 147,054.00 WRIGHT, JOYCE S Cafeteria Worker 1,654.45 4,686.14 WRIGHT, STEFANIE E Teacher 57,978.36 2,742.00 WROBEL, DOREEN J Substitute 255.60 XIARHOS, LISA A Substitute 360.04 YOCOM, BARBARA J Substitute 1,734.18 YORK, EDWARD M Teacher 22,751.78 YOUNG, AMY C Occupational Therapist 58,275.00 YOUNG, TRISTAN H Teacher 45,304.31 YOUNGLING, RACHEL A After School Activities Instructor 422.10 YUEN, HOYIN Substitute 325.00 ZAINEH, ABIR Teacher 61,376.27 ZELLERS, CAROLYN M Teacher 67,966.00 1,000.00 ZOPATTI, CARL Sports Personnel 1.00 559.00 DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 2010 Scholarship Recipient Award Albert J. Bohlin Memorial Scholarship Rachel Horton $1,000.00 ALP Awards Meghan Devito $50.00 ALP Awards George Rogers $50.00 Alton Skip Krueger Scholarship Stuti Bhatt $1,000.00 Alton Skip Krueger Scholarship Eva Dixon $1,000.00 Alton Skip Krueger Scholarship Jesse Carter $600.00 Amherst College Book Award Caitlin Rowles Andrea Holden Thanksgiving Race Scholarship Signe Hardigan $500.00 Andrea Holden Thanksgiving Race Scholarship Brittany Lyons $500.00 Andrea Holden Thanksgiving Race Scholarship Andrew Muse $500.00 Andrea Holden Thanksgiving Race Scholarship Patrick Tierney $500.00 Ann Castonguay Memorial Awards Sarah Avery $1,000.00 Arthur S. Manaselian Private Foundation Scholarship Amanda Woollacott $1,000.00 Arthur S. Manaselian Private Foundation Scholarship Erica Seymourian $1,000.00 Arthur S. Manaselian Private Foundation Scholarship Edward Stafford $1,000.00 Arthur S. Manaselian Private Foundation Scholarship Sarah Avery $1,000.00 Arthur S. Manaselian Private Foundation Scholarship Elizabeth Glivinski $1,000.00 226 Award to Salutatorian Paul Govoni $250.00 Award to Valedictorian Chelsea Miller $400.00 Barbara Ardito Memorial Scholarship Casey White $500.00 Bass River Rod & Gun Club Christopher Bernier $500.00 Bill Booker Memorial Scholarship Quantez Franklin $100.00 Bradford Hemeon Memorial Scholarship Danika Johnson $500.00 Brown University Book Award Molly Geary Bryn Mawr College Book Award Victoria Egan Burger King Scholar Award Cecelia French $1,000.00 Cape Cod & Islands Art Educator's Award Jordan Deshaies $300.00 Cape Cod Association Scholarship Jordan Deshaies $1,000.00 Cape Cod Association Scholarship Abigail Dudley $2,000.00 Cape Cod Association Scholarship Joslynn Dunakin $2,000.00 Cape Cod Association Scholarship Makenna Hughes $1,000.00 Cape Cod Association Scholarship Emily Julian $1,000.00 Cape Cod Association Scholarship Emily Ryan $1,500.00 Cape Cod Association Scholarship Jordan Whitney $1,000.00 Cape Cod Five Charitable Foundation and Tech Council Kristen Mann Cape Cod Registered Nurses Scholarship Felicia Farrell $1,000.00 Cape Cod Salties Stan Daggett Memorial Scholarship Megan Barry $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Sarah Avery $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Michael Benker $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Caroline Britt $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Loren Burch $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Jonelle Carreiro $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Jesse Carter $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Emily Coholan $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Kevin Connolly $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Megan Corsetti $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Max Darrah $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Eva Dixon $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Brittany Doherty $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Abigail Dudley $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Joslynn Dunakin $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Angela Entwisle $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Felicia Farrell $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Nicholas Fowler $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Quantez Franklin $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Robert Gauvin $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Paul Govoni $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Ashley Hallman $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Signe Hardigan $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Nicholas Horgan $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Makenna Hughes $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Leah Hurlburt $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Sarah Hurlburt $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Jaqueline Jamiel $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Wojtek Jazwierski $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Alexandria Kessler $1,000.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Khanh La $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Molly Lomenzo $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Stephanie Long $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Samantha Looney $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Brittany Lyons $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Megan Maloney $750.00 227 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Kevin Martins $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Brett Medeiros $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Chelsie Miranda $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Andrew Muse $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Murphy O'Brien $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Benjamin Peters $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Amy Rowe $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Ashley Rucki $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Kelsey Russell $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Nicholas Sanangelo $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Kathryn Saniuk $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Erica Seymourian $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Michael Smithers $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Samantha Smithers $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Edward Stafford $750.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Ja'Vaun Stockton $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Julieann Tavares $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Michelle Tocco $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Brett Turley $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Kelly Waldron $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Ashley Walker $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Alec White $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Catherine Winslow $250.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Marguerite Wynter $500.00 Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Megan Zurowick $500.00 Cape Verdean Multicultural Scholarship Chelsie Miranda $250.00 CCCC Connection D-Y Scholarship Julieann Tavares $1,000.00 CCCC Connection D-Y Scholarship Melissa Hagen $1,000.00 CCCCPresidential H.S. Scholarship Megan Corsetti $500.00 CCCCPresidential H.S. Scholarship Nicholas Fowler $500.00 Chatham Chorale Book Award Christine Maheux Chester W. Ellis Scholarship Robert Nelson $1,000.00 Christopher J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship For The Arts Danika Johnson $250.00 Christopher J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship For The Arts Jordan Deshaies $250.00 Christina Baptiste-Patterson Scholarship Michael Belmore $500.00 Comcast Leaders & Achievers Jennifer Ho $1,000.00 DAR Good Citizen Award (Daughters of the American Revolution) Alexa Williams $50.00 Dartmouth Book Award Sam Zurn Dennis Chamber Phebe Murray Carey Memorial Scholarship Michael Belmore $500.00 Dennis Firefighters' Association Scholarship Angela Entwisle $500.00 Dennis Firefighters' Association Scholarship Matthew O'Connor $500.00 Dennis Golf Association Judy Curcio Memorial Award Matthew O'Connor $1,250.00 Dennis Golf Association Scholarship Jonathan Fowler $1,250.00 Dennis Harwich Lions John A. MacNaught Memorial Scholarship Emily Julian $2,000.00 Dennis Police Union Dawn Yo Memorial Scholarship Brett Turley $750.00 Dennis Recreation Scholarship Emily Coholan $250.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Band Parents' Club Scholarships Angela Entwisle $200.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Band Parents' Club Scholarships Trisha Hurley $200.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Band Parents' Club Scholarships Kevin Martins $300.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Band Parents' Club Scholarships Felicia Farrell $400.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Band Parents' Club Scholarships Stephanie Long $400.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Band Parents' Club Scholarships Michael Benker $500.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Kiwanis Club Scholarship Nicholas Horgan $500.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Kiwanis Club Scholarship Trisha Hurley $500.00 Dennis-Yarmouth Women's Club Scholarship Max Aguiar $1,000.00 228 Dennis-Yarmouth Women's Club Scholarship Johnathan Fowler $1,000.00 Dolphin Award Patrick Rudewicz Dolphin Award Megan Zurowick D-Y Art Club Scholarship Danika Johnson $250.00 D-Y Custodians' Scholarship Angela Entwisle $100.00 D-Y Custodians' Scholarship Robert Nelson $100.00 D-Y High School PAC Scholarship Kevin Martins $500.00 D-Y Orchestra Senior Scholarships Ashley Hallman $100.00 D-Y Orchestra Senior Scholarships Chelsea Miller $100.00 D-Y Orchestra Senior Scholarships Brittany Lyons $100.00 D-Y Orchestra Senior Scholarships Paul Govoni $100.00 D-Y Orchestra Senior Scholarships Gloria Cohen $100.00 DYEA Chowdah Cup Scholarship Wojtek Jazwierski $500.00 DYEA Mike McCaffrey Scholarship Christopher Carey $500.00 DYEA Scholarship Timothy Depin $250.00 DYEA Scholarship Elizabeth Glivinski $250.00 East Dennis Ladies' Aid Society Scholarship Jordan Deshaies $2,000.00 East Dennis Ladies' Aid Society Scholarship Robert Nelson $1,500.00 East Dennis Ladies' Aid Society Scholarship Elise Horen $1,500.00 Elizabeth Douthwright Memorial Scholarship Signe Hardigan $500.00 Megan Corsetti $500.00 Elk's National Most Valuable Student Award Shawn DeMartino $4,000.00 Elms College Book Award Caitlin Coughlin English Excellence Beyond the Classroom Walls Shawn DeMartino $25.00 English Excellence Philosopher's Award Shane Bythrow $25.00 Excellence in ELL Rodaine Powell $50.00 Excellence in Band Kevin Martins $50.00 Excellence in Chorus Ashley Dodd $50.00 Excellence in English Patrick Rudewicz $25.00 Excellence in English Catherine Winslow $25.00 Excellence in French Timothy Depin $50.00 Excellence in German Taryn Williams $50.00 Excellence in Health/Physical Education Meghan Devito $50.00 Excellence in Health/Physical Education Quantez Franklin $50.00 Excellence in Social Sciences Timothy Depin $50.00 Excellence in Social Sciences Catherine Winslow $50.00 Excellence in Orchestra Chelsea Miller $50.00 Excellence in Science Shawn DeMartino $50.00 Excellence in Science Cecelia French $50.00 Excellence in Spanish Jennifer Ho $50.00 Excellence in Technology Outstanding Achievement Trisha Hurley $50.00 Excellence in Technology Outstanding Effort Alexander Young $50.00 First Citizens' Scholarship Cecelia French $1,000.00 First Citizens' Federal Credit Union Scholarship Dan Rabinovich $1,000.00 First Church Yarmouthport Chelsea Miller $750.00 Frank X. and Mary E. Weny Scholarship Fund Chelsea Miller $8,000.00 Fred Thacher Memorial Scholarship Matthew Dawson $500.00 Friday Club Scholarship Kim Marceline $500.00 Friday Club Scholarship Matthew Tierney $500.00 Garden Club of Yarmouth Christopher Bernier $1,000.00 Garden Club of Yarmouth Gloria Cohen $1,000.00 George H. & Nina L. Riley Memorial Scholarship Margaret McCarthy $2,000.00 George H. & Nina L. Riley Memorial Scholarship Madisyn Gibbons $1,500.00 George H. & Nina L. Riley Memorial Scholarship Anthony Occhipinti $1,500.00 Grand Prix Driving School Scholarship Wojtek Jazwierski $200.00 229 Harvard Prize Book Award Allison Sinofsky Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Mattew O'Connor $700.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Kyle Magaliff $700.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Danika Johnson $500.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Taryn Williams $1,000.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Molly Lomenzo $700.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Robert Nelson $500.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Michael Belmore $700.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Chelsie Miranda $500.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Emily Julian $700.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Elise Horen $500.00 Harwich-Dennis Rotary Club Scholarships Christopher Carey $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Christine Fellows $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Kelly Mavroides $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Ashley Hallman $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Patrick Rudewicz $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Casey White $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Kylie Zurn $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Nina D'Orlando $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Christopher Anderson $1,000.00 Hazel W. Gifford, Trust u/will Scholarship Richard Neves $1,000.00 Hiram Council Chelsea Miller $2,000.00 Holly Young Athletic Award Megan Barry Holly Young Volleyball Scholarship Amanda Woollacott $1,000.00 Holy Cross Prize Book Award Kaushal Bhatt Honey Dew Donuts Scholarship Brittany Lyons $250.00 HOPE Scholarship Trisha Hurley $2,000.00 Howard Lodge A.F. & A.M. Scholarship Shawn DeMartino $500.00 J. Michael Villani Memorial Scholarship Michael Benker $700.00 James Moruzzi Memorial Scholarship Jordan Whitney $1,000.00 James Moruzzi Memorial Scholarship Max Darrah $1,000.00 James Moruzzi Memorial Scholarship Paul Govoni $1,000.00 Jean Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Richard Neves $500.00 Jean-Marie Lapsley Scholarship Trisha Hurley $500.00 John McBride Memorial Scholarship & Plaque Alexa Williams $500.00 John McLoughlin Scholarship Nicholas Horgan $250.00 John Owen Hart Scholarship Robert Gauvin $300.00 Joseph W. Aldridge, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Kylie Zurn $500.00 Joshua S. Sears Memorial Scholarship Angela Entwisle $250.00 Joshua Sears Memorial Award for the Dramatic Arts Ashley Dodd $500.00 Karen S. Merchant Memorial Scholarship Molly Lomenzo $1,000.00 Keith D. Witherell Music Scholarship Angela Entwisle $500.00 Knights of Columbus,St.Pius X Parish Council 10346) Max Darrah $200.00 Knights of Columbus,St.Pius X Parish Council 10346) Chelsea Miller $200.00 Laurence C. MacArthur/John Simpkins PTO Margarita Ortiz $500.00 LeMoyne College Heights Book Award Nathan Crary $11,000.00 Louis B. Thacher Scholarship Geoffrey Morrissey $50.00 Loyal Order of Moose #2270 Scholarship Angela Entwisle $500.00 Loyal Order of Moose #2270 Scholarship Chelsea Miller $500.00 Loyal Order of Moose #2270 Scholarship Shawn DeMartino $500.00 Loyal Order of Moose #2270 Scholarship Alexa Williams $500.00 Marion A. Tiernan Memorial Scholarship Angelica Santiago $700.00 Martha White Memorial Scholarship Jaqueline Jamiel $2,000.00 Martha White Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Michael $2,000.00 Massachusetts Elks Scholarships Chelsea Miller $800.00 230 Massachusetts Elks Scholarships Erica Seymourian $600.00 Mattacheese Middle School Award Christopher Anderson $250.00 Mattacheese Middle School Award Michael Belmore $250.00 Mark Bavis Leadership Award Shawn DeMartino $3,000.00 Megan Trip Memorial Scholarship Alexa Williams $1,000.00 Michael Bean Memorial Scholarship Shannon Kirby $500.00 Mike Stacy Scholarship Cape Cod Landscaping Toolship Jordan Whitney $1,000.00 Mount Holyoke College Book Award Kelsey Lotti Mount St. Vincent Book Award Nicole Morgan National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Emily Julian $2,375.00 NGX Memorial Does More For Others Scholarship Molly Lomenzo $500.00 NGX Memorial Does More For Others Scholarship Shawn DeMartino $500.00 Otis Civilian Advisory Council Makenna Hughes $1,000.00 Overcoming Obstacles Jon Szurley $50.00 Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Jordan Deshaies $250.00 Perseverence in Education Hillary Welsh $50.00 Peter S. White Memorial Scholarship Catherine Winslow $1,000.00 Physicians of Cape Cod Angela Entwisle $1,000.00 Polly Hopkins Scholarship Thirwood Place Patrick Rudewicz $1,000.00 Polly Hopkins Scholarship Thirwood Place Samantha Smithers $1,000.00 Polly Hopkins Scholarship Thirwood Place Michael Smithers $1,000.00 Polly Hopkins Scholarship Thirwood Place Erica Seymourian $1,000.00 Polly Hopkins Scholarship Thirwood Place Megan Zurowick $1,000.00 Principal's Leadership Award Award Elizabeth Glivinski $250.00 R. Glenn Landers Memorial Scholarship Daniel Rabinovich $500.00 Regis College Book Award Danielle Basili Rensselaer Medal John New Richard & Georgetta Waterhouse Scholarship Alexa Williams $100.00 Richard E. Howard Scholarship Jordan Deshaies $500.00 Richard J. Terrio Scholarship Patrick Tierney $1,000.00 Rockland Trust Scholarship Chelsea Miller $2,500.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Interact Scholarship Emily Julian $1,000.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Larry Putman Memorial Service Above Self Scholarship Ashley Reardon $1,000.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Paul E. Sullivan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Michael Belmore $1,500.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Paul E. Sullivan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Chelsea Miller $1,500.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Scholarships Christopher Carey $1,000.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Scholarships Timothy Depin $1,000.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Scholarships Elizabeth Glivinski $1,000.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Scholarships Emily Ryan $1,000.00 Rotary Club of Yarmouth Scholarships Alexa Williams $1,000.00 Ruth B. Sears Scholarship Fund: Jordan Deshais $500.00 Ruth B. Sears Scholarship Fund: Robert Nelson $500.00 Ruth B. Sears Scholarship Fund: Kyle Magaliff $500.00 Ruth B. Sears Scholarship Fund: Timothy Depin $500.00 Ryan M. Fiala Memorial Scholarship Gloria Cohen $500.00 Ryan M. Fiala Memorial Scholarship Christopher Bernier $500.00 Salutatorian Award Paul Govoni $250.00 Sam Walton Community Scholarship Jennifer Ho $3,000.00 Samuel Robbins Awards Meghan Devito $50.00 Samuel Robbins Awards Alec White $50.00 School to Careers Award Kevin Connolly $200.00 Scott Brewster Austin Memorial Scholarship James Deeney $100.00 Scott Nicholson Memorial Scholarship Evan Tuoy-Bedford $100.00 US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence Stephanie Long 231 US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence Michael Benker Sixties Golf League Nicholas Sanangelo $500.00 Small Business Owners Scholarships Paul Govoni $250.00 Small Business Owners Scholarships Elizabeth Glivinski $250.00 Small Business Owners Scholarships Jacqueline Jamiel $250.00 Small Business Owners Scholarships Kevin Connolly $250.00 Smith College Book Award Danielle Scotti St. Michael’s College Book Award Evan Hayes St. Michael’s College Book Award Meghan Feeney St. Pius Tenth Parish Scholarships Cecelia French $1,000.00 St. Pius Tenth Parish Scholarships Ja'Vaun Stockton $1,000.00 St. Pius Tenth Parish Scholarships Evan Tuoy-Bedford $500.00 St. Pius Tenth Parish Scholarships Megan Zurowick $500.00 Excellence in Mathematics Chelsea Miller $50.00 Stanley A. Daggett Award for Excellence in Mathematics Paul Govoni $50.00 Station Ave. Elementary PTO Alexandria Kessler $276.00 Station Ave. Elementary PTO Patrick Tierney $276.00 Station Ave. Elementary School Nicholas Horgan $276.00 The "Earl" Award Christine Maheux $500.00 The Lion Marshall K. Lovelette Scholarship Nina D’Orlando $500.00 The Lion Marshall K. Lovelette Scholarship Paul Govoni $500.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Sarah Avery $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Brittany Doherty $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Nina D'Orlando $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Joslynn Dunakin $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Cecelia French $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Kyle Magaliff $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Megan Maloney $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Kelly Mavroides $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Robert Nelson $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Daniel Nenninger $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Richard Neves $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Kelsey Russell $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Emily Ryan $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Ashley Walker $100.00 Thomas Embler Soccer Boosters' Scholarship Megan Zurowick $100.00 Top Twenty Students: Tufts University Book Award Katelin Journet University of Mass. Amherst, C.C. Alumni Club Victoria Aldrich $1,000.00 US Marines Excellence in Athletics Max Darrah US Marines Excellence in Athletics Kylie Zurn US Marines Scholastic Excellence Awards Chelsea Miller US Marines Scholastic Excellence Awards Paul Govoni Valedictorian Award Chelsea Miller $400.00 Village Garden Club of Dennis Scholarship Kayla Kapicus $1,200.00 Village Garden Club of Dennis Scholarship Daniel Nenninger $1,000.00 Vinland Lodge of Cape Cod 703 Scholarship Alexa Williams $400.00 Voice of Democracy Award Justin Clark $450.00 Walter "Skip" Daley Award “Outstanding Senior Male Athlete” Matthew O'Connor Wellesley College Book Award Hannah Bowie West Dennis Garden Club Gloria Cohen $1,000.00 Wheaton College Book Award Sabrina DeCarvalho Wheelock College Book Award Phillipe Duarte Wixon Middle School Scholarship James Deeney $60.00 Women of Fishing Families Sarah Avery $500.00 232 Women of Fishing Families Felicia Farrell $500.00 Yakola Scholarship Sarah Avery $250.00 Yakola Scholarship Cecelia French $250.00 Yale University Book Award Natasha Sporborg Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Daniel Rabinovich $1,000.00 Yarmouth Art Guild Award, Faculty Merit Award Jordan Deshaies $250.00 Yarmouth Art Guild's Achievement Awards: Best Photography Kevin Connolly $50.00 Yarmouth Art Guild's Achievement Awards: Best Portfolio Danika Johnson $50.00 Yarmouth Firebelles Ashley Reardon $200.00 Yarmouth Firefighters David Thacher Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Glivinsky $600.00 Yarmouth Firefighters Herbert S. Hughes Memorial Arts Scholarship Alexandria Kessler $775.00 Yarmouth Firefighters' Relief Association Ashley Reardon $1,000.00 Shawn Demartino $1,000.00 Yarmouth High School Class of 1940 Elizabeth Michael $500.00 Yarmouth Police Relief Association Scholarships Nicholas Sanangelo $2,000.00 Nicholas Xiarhos Foundation Scholarship "Does Most for Others" Molly Lomenzo $500.00 Nicholas Xiarhos Foundation Scholarship "Does Most for Others" Shawn DeMartino $500.00 Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Scholarship Ashley Walker $1,000.00 Yarmouth Scholarship Fund 16 Various $5,600.00 Yarmouthport Christmas Stroll Scholarship Taylor Griffin $500.00 Y-D Red Sox Michael Diebolt Scholarship Michael Sullivan $500.00 Y-D Red Sox Michael Diebolt Scholarship Rachel Horton $500.00 Y-D Red Sox Michael Frick Memorial Scholarship Stephanie Long $500.00 Y-D Red Sox Michael Frick Memorial Scholarship Kelly Waldron $500.00 Y-D Red Sox Sandi Hoyt Memorial Scholarship Chelsie Miranda $1,000.00 Total $230,138.00 233 DENNIS – YARMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ~ CLASS OF 2010 SATURDAY JUNE 12, 2010 234 235 236 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (MEET, AS POSTED) AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION To serve as an advisory role to the Board of Selectmen and other committees on issues relating to agriculture. To work with the Planning Board to develop “right to farm” agricultural zoning bylaw while also working to create a seasonal farmers market and developing a community garden. 5 Members (3 Year staggered terms) BARNSTABLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REP. Yarmouth representative to the Barnstable Airport Commissioners. Responsible for representing Yarmouth’s position on issues of concern, especially noise, traffic, and safety issues that affect the Town and its residents. BOARD OF APPEALS BOARD OF APPEALS – ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Operates under Yarmouth Zoning By-Law, as well as the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A and Chapter 40B. The responsibilities of the Board of Appeals are to hear and decide petition/appeals for Special Permits, variances from the terms of the by-law, and appeals from decisions of the Building Inspector. M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 12 ATM 1946, Article F. 5 Members (5-year term) and Associate Members (1-year term). Associate Members sit in case of absence, conflict or vacancy. Vacancy: Successor serves until the qualification of his/her successor. Removal: For cause, upon written charges, and after a public hearing. BOARD OF ASSESSORS Reviews and inspects all real estate on a rotating basis. Appraisal of property to achieve a fair and equitable assessment. Preparation and presentation of the Annual Classification Report to the Board of Selectmen. Reviews, assesses, and determines abatements. M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 24. ATM 1985. 3 Members (3-year term). CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Works with the Town’s licensed cablevision supplier in meeting the needs and services of the Town. Periodic review and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen of license approval. Acts of 1971, M.G.L., Chapter 1103, Sec. 166A. Selectmen Policy 1969. 5 Members (3-year term). Town Administrator CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE Committee reviews all requests for capital items from Town departments and makes recommendations to Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and Town Meeting. ATM 1984, Article 40. 7 Members (4-year term) consists of 1 Finance Committee Member, 1 Planning Board Member, and 5 At-Large Members. COMMUNITY HOUSING COMMITTEE Responsible for the oversight and coordination of initiatives and projects that will increase both the availability of and the access of affordable housing in Yarmouth. 10 Members and 3 Alternates (staggered 3-year term). A full member shall be a representative from the Yarmouth Housing Authority and an Alternate shall be a member of the Planning Board. Alternates shall have the right to vote in the absence of a regular member and partake in all discussions. Quorum: 5 Members. COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Committee studies the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation. Recommendations made to Board of Selectmen on projects to be funded by resources in the Community Preservation Fund. ATM 2005, Article 10 9 Voting Representative Positions (3-year term). COMMUNITY ECONOMIC Coordinates economic development activities in the Town. Defines and 237 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE becomes familiar with local resources that may aid the economic development process. Works with existing businesses to facilitate expansion and encourages retention. Monitors regulations that will impact the Town. Monitors and reports on expenditures of economic development funds. 7 members (5 at-large; Director of Chamber of Commerce; 1 Planning Board representative) CONSERVATION COMMISSION Regulatory review and issuance of permits, pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act. M.G.L. 131, Section 40, and the Town of Yarmouth Wetland By-Law (M.G.L. Chapter 143). The Commission also manages over 1,600 acres of conservation land throughout the Town. M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C. ATM 1961, Article 87. 7 Members - not less than 3, no more than 7 (3-year staggered team). Removal: For cause, after a public hearing by the authority. COUNCIL ON AGING The Council serves the elderly by sponsoring health-related education and recreational programs beneficial to senior citizens. M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8B. ATM 1968, Article 92. ATM 1983, Article 3. 9 Members (3-year term). CULTURAL COUNCIL Meets summer through fall once a month and, as needed, depending upon the volume of grants received. Local committee supported by monies from Massachusetts Cultural Council to review and award grants for the furtherance of cultural pursuits in and for the Town. May have ex-officio or advisory members with no vote. May reappoint after 1-year absence. Members should show scholarship or creativity in or distinguished service to the arts and humanities. Vacancy: Successor serves for a 2-year term until the qualification of the successor. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD The Board shall work to promote and encourage the recognition, revitalization and replication of the distinctive and historical elements of Yarmouth which give its unique character and identity. The Board shall prepare and submit relevant comments for all projects reviewed thru the Site Plan Review process, which are located south of Route 6. BOS Vote 5/24/05 3 Members (staggered 2 year terms) Voted 2/14/06 to increase membership to 5 members. DISABILITY COMMISSION Coordinates and carries out programs designed to meet problems of handicapped in coordination with the Office of Handicapped Affairs. Reviews and submits recommendations on handicap accessibility for the Town and its handicapped citizens and visitors. Also works with monitoring program on handicapped parking violations. M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section J. No more than 7 Members, 3-year terms. Vacancy until expiration of term. FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees and advises on the Town’s financial matters. The Committee works throughout the year, although more concentrated work, typically involving a two-per-week meeting schedule, is required as the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year is reviewed prior to the Annual Town Meeting. The Committee reviews, in detail, all monetary proposals to be brought forward at Town Meeting and provides recommendations on each article for the benefit of the voters. M.G.L. Chapter 39, Section 16. ATM 1977, Article 5. 7-9 Members (staggered 3-year term). FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Assists the Fire Chief in studying specific administrative inquires. The Committee analyzes data and studies problems, as requested by the Fire Chief. The results of these studies will assist the Fire Chief in administering the department and be reported to the Government Oversight Committee and the Board of Selectmen for their review. 238 GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Performs studies and evaluations of matters related to governmental organizations or reorganizations and functional alignment, and makes recommendations as they may be deemed appropriate through the Board of Selectmen. 7 Members, no more than 9 serving 3-year terms. Appointed by the Town Moderator. Must give Annual Report to Town Meeting. BOARD OF HEALTH Concerned with all aspects of public health as they relate to daily living standards and is active with such issues as environmental standards, pollution control, land development septic system standards, hazardous waste mitigation, and public health programs and measures. M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 21. ATM 1980, Article 57. 4 Members (3-year term). HISTORICAL COMMISSION Established for the preservation, protection, and development of the historical and archeological assets of the Town. The Commission conducts researches for places of historic or archeological value and cooperates with the state archeologists and seeks to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes, and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which it deems necessary for its work. Makes recommendations for the preservation of historic sites or objects to the Board of Selectmen. M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8D. ATM 1977, Article 22. 7 Members (3-year term), Alternate (1-year term). Removal: For cause, after public hearing by the authority. LIBRARY BOARD Provides all residents of the Town with modem, comprehensive, and readily accessible library and information services. Reports on library governance and policy and planning issues on a regular basis to the Board of Selectmen. STM August 1994. Selectmen Policy December 6, 1994. 7 Members (3 overlapping terms). 3 At-Large from other than existing library association boards. Each library association shall have 2 Members; 1 Voting, and 1 Alternate. The final and 4th Alternate shall come from a majority vote of the remaining 6 Yarmouth Library Board Members. A Yarmouth junior and senior high school student shall have a non-voting membership. OLD KINGS HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Administers the historic arts which pertain to building and/or alterations to existing buildings in the Historic District, which extends from Route 6 to Cape Cod Bay. Interprets the Act and coordinates the over-all operation of the District. M.G.L. Chapter 470, Section 7 Elected, serving 4-year terms, except for builder/architect and alternates, who are appointed Alternates and builder/architect serve 1-year terms. Builder/architect must have 5 years experience in the building trades. PARKERS RIVER MARINA PARK COMMITTEE Works with Natural Resources Director and Town Engineer to develop plans and specifications for construction of a marina on former drive-in site on Route 28, West Yarmouth. The Marina Development Committee is comprised of 8 members (4 residents, one of whom must reside in general area of proposed marina); 3 business representatives; 1 member of current Yarmouth Waterways Committee). PERSONNEL BOARD Establishes policies, procedures, and personnel policy guidelines. Approves classification for positions and recommends content and format for job descriptions. M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 1088. 5 Members (3-year term). PLANNING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Board acts as the Town’s local planning committee which reviews plans, projects, subdivisions, and zoning by-laws. Also instrumental and active in preparation of Yarmouth’s Local Comprehensive Plan and presentation of by- law recommendations at public hearings, Selectmen, and Town Meeting. Careful study of resources, possibilities and the needs of the Town with 239 respect to conditions injurious to public health, rental dwellings, development of municipality with special reference to proper housing. M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 81A. ATM 1979, Article 58. 5 Members serving 5-year staggered terms. Annual Report at Town Meeting Vacancy: Unexpired term until next annual election. RECREATION COMMISSION Plans and coordinates recreational activities for the Town. Works on the development of the Town’s recreational acquisitions and recreational area. M.G.L Chapter 45, Section 14. ATM 1979, Article 35. ATM April 1984, Article 28. 7 Members (staggered 3-year term). 3 Alternates (3-year term). Vacancy: Until expiration of term. RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Committee is a State-mandated committee whose membership consists of approximately five to seven members. Their charge is to study disposal and recycling methods and costs and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, public education, the SEMASS contract, and residential and commercial recycling are major issues addressed by this Committee. BOARD OF SELECTMEN Serves as the chief executive goal-setting and policy-making agency of the Town, and as such, appoints an administrator to carry out day-to-day policies. All executive powers of the Town are vested in the Board of Selectmen and it has all the powers and duties given to boards of selectmen under the Constitution and General Laws of Massachusetts and such additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the charter, by-laws, or Town Meeting vote. Also, the Board of Selectmen is the licensing board for the Town. 5 Members (elected at-large for 3-year overlapping term). WATERWAYS/SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Reviews coastal projects, policies, rules, regulations and ultimately provides recommendations to the Division of Natural Resources and the Board of Selectmen who consider all aspects of Coastal Resource Management. ATM April 2002, Article 23. YARMOUTH REP. TO BARNSTABLE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES Elected representative to represent the Town’s interests in all matters encompassing the regional aspects that Cape Cod faces. YARMOUTH REP. TO THE CAPE COD COMMISSION Protection of the Town’s interest in preservation of the County’s unique character, public health, safety, and general welfare, to maintain and enhance sound local and regional economies, and to ensure economic development. 3- year term, No temporary appointments. Removal: Cannot remove member prior to expiration of 3-year term and only if that member voluntarily resigns, fails to meet residency or registered voter requirement. YARMOUTH REP. TO THE STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY Protection of the Town’s interest on impact, revitalization, and waterway issues. Attends monthly Commissioner’s meeting, and reports concerns to the Board of Selectmen. 240 REFERENCE GUIDE AND TOWN OF YARMOUTH TELEPHONE NUMBERS (TOWN HALL MAIN NUMBER: 508 398 2231) EMERGENCIES 911 Police Department Fire Department All Purposes 508 775 0445 All Purposes 508 398 2212 State Police 508 398 2323 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Administration Building 508 398 7600 D/Y Regional High 508 398 7630 Mattacheese Middle 508 778 7979 Laurence MacArthur 508 398 7685 Marguerite E. Small 508 778 7975 Station Avenue Elementary 508 760 5600 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 508 778 1008 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE COUNCIL 508 771 0700 COUNTY: Barnstable County Complex 508 362 2511 GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FEDERAL STATE Senator Scott Brown Senator Daniel Wolf Boston 617 565 3170 Barnstable 508 775 0162 Washington, D.C. 202 224 4543 Boston 617 722 1567 Senator John Kerry Representative Cleon Turner Boston 617 565 8519 East Dennis 508 385 2561 Washington, D.C. 202 224 2742 Boston 617 722 2090 Congressman William Keating Representative Demetrius Atsalis (Precincts 3, 5, 6 Yarmouth) Hyannis 508 771 0666 Barnstable 508 771 5422 Washington, D.C. 202 225 3111 Boston 617 722 2080 LOCAL Selectmen 508 398 2231 Ext. 1271 Town Administrator 508 398 2231 Ext. 1271 Town Departments/Divisions Accounting/Finance 508 398 2231 Ext. 1274 DPW Office 508 398 2231 Ext. 1290 Appeals, Board of 508 398 2231 Ext. 1285 Disposal Area 508 760 4870 Assessors 508 398 2231 Ext. 1222 Dog Officer 508 394 4422 Cemetery 508 778 6624 Engineering 508 398 2231 Ext. 1250 Clerk 508 398 2231 Ext. 1216 Golf Courses Collector 508 398 2231 Ext. 1233 Bass River 508 398 9079 Community Development 508 398 2231 Ext. 1275 Bayberry Hills 508 394 5597 Community Preservation 508 398 2231 Ext. 1277 Health, Board of 508 398 2231 Ext. 1241 Conservation 508 398 2231 Ext. 1283 Highway Division 508 775 2516 Inspection Division Natural Resources 508 760 4800 Building 508 398 2231 Ext. 1261 Old King’s Highway 508 398 2231 Ext. 1292 Gas and Plumbing 508 398 2231 Ext. 1262 Park Division 508 775 7910 Inspector of Signs 508 398 2231 Ext. 1265 Planning Board 508 398 2231 Ext. 1276 241 Wiring 508 398 2231 Ext. 1263 Recreation 508 790 9133 Libraries (Flax Pond) 508 760 4815 South Yarmouth 508 760 4820 Senior Services 508 394 7606 West Yarmouth 508 775 5206 Technology Administrator 508 398 2231 Ext. 1297 Yarmouth Port 508 362 3717 Treasurer 508 398 2231 Ext. 1217 Licenses 508 398 2231 Ext. 1268 Water Division 508 771 7921 TOWN HALL FAX 508 398 2365 VETERANS SERVICES 888 778 8701 YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY 508 398 2920 CITIZEN INFORMATION SERVICE 800 392 6090 (This service offers answers to questions about State government and directs citizens to the proper State office for help) 242 TOWN OF YARMOUTH TALENT BANK FORM The Board of Selectmen would like your experience and expertise to serve on a Committee, Board or Special Study Group. Please complete this form and file it with the Town Administrator’s Office at Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, S. Yarmouth, MA 02664 if you are interested or call 508-398-2231 ext. 1270. Name Date Address Precinct No. Phone # Email Residency: Full Time Part Time None/Business Owner Indicate below the areas you are especially interested in: Board of Appeals Energy Committee Board of Assessors Finance/Capital/Investment* Board of Health Golf Enterprise Committee Cable Advisory Committee Historical/Old King’s Highway Charter/Government Oversight Library Board Community & Economic Development Comm. Open Space Committee Community Housing Committee Personnel Board Community Preservation Committee Planning Board Conservation Commission Recycling & Waste Management Council on Aging Recreation Commission Cultural Council Scholarship Fund Committee Design Review Committee Waterways/Shellfish Advisory Disability Commission Other __________________________ Please complete the reverse side of this application with more detailed information about yourself. * Not appointed by the Board of Selectmen 243 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 1. Work Experience/Occupation: 2. Educational Studies: 3. Community Service Record: 4. Personal History (Optional): 5. State briefly why you are interested in serving the Town in the area of government indicated: *Applicants may attach copies of personal resumes if desired and available. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY CONTACT DATE COMMITTEE RESULT STATUS UPDATE 244