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ALT H OF M A S S A C H U S R T T S
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH.
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So it 'enacted byAthe Senate.and 'Nouse of Representatives in•Gen_
embled,}and"by the.authority of the same, as follows,
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SECTION 1. The following shall be the charter for the town o£ Y
laiVivEli TOWN OF: YARMOUTH- CN,RTER."•
-CHAPTER 1
Section 1-1.- Incorporation and Powers.
The inhabitants of the town of Yarmouth within;theterritorialslim-
tts established by lav, shel1°'continue to be a_bcdy corporate!and'politiC un-
der the name town of Yarmouth.
-2-1tinstrument, shall be 'kr
Yarmouth home rule charter.
Section t-3 - Division of Powers:
ay be c ted pp as the town
1-3-1 ,The legislative powers -of the town shall be vested in a town meet-
ing.open to all voters. :;,,,The adsinistration of the I stal,..prudential,and mu'
;1uioipal affalts of the town shall be vested in' an executive branch leaden by a
board of selectmen. _
SECTIO
ThisOtK
act shall .,ake•effect on January 1,71998
House.of. Representatives, September 17, 1997. 1
assed to be enacted,;,=.
= THOMASM.- FINNERAN _ �- Speaker.
-In Senate "-_ October 23, 1947
Approved,
ARGEO PAUL CELLUCC1 Acting Governo
The Cover of the 1997 Annual Town Report features the first page of the new Yarmouth Charter
adopted by the state legislature and signed by the Governor in October of 1997. The complete charter
is contained within the annual town report. The adoption of the charter was an important step in giving
the residents of the Town of Yarmouth local control over their government.
Annual Reports
of the
Town Officials
Town of
Yarmouth
For the Year 1997
IN MEMORIAM
EMPLOYEES THAT PASSED AWAY IN 1997
Margaret McNamara
Precinct Worker
Maureen Allen
Yarmouth Housing Authority
Wendell Bradford
Precinct Worker and Golf Department
Rafael Figo
Water Department
Joseph C. Grigaitis
Golf Commissioner
Thomas A. McGrath
Precinct Worker and Veterans Coodinator
Herbert E. Peterson
Police Department
Henry J. DiCicco
Sanitation Department
March 10, 1997
May 4, 1997
June 4, 1997
June 8, 1997
June 14, 1997
September 22, 1997
October 28, 1997
November 19, 1997
Table of Contents
Finance Committee 5 Municipal Inspections
Building Division 151
Board of Selectmen 6 Board of Health 152
License & Permits 161
Town Administrator 7
Organizational Chart 9 Police Department 162
Elected Officials, Employees and
Permanent Part -Time Employees 10
Town Clerk 18
Charter 52
Community Development 76
Planning Division 76
Planning Board 76
Fair Housing Committee 76
Growth Policy Advisory Council 78
Conservation Commission 78
Old King's Highway 79
Board of Appeals 79
Historical Commission 80
Representative to Cape Cod Commission 81
Route 28 Task Force 81
Economic Revitalization Committee 82
Capital Budget Committee 84
Community Services 86
Council on Aging 88
Golf 89
Libraries 91
Natural Resources 93
Shellfish 94
Animal Control 95
Harbormaster/Waterways 96
Recreation 97
Fire Department 99
Fire Advisory Committee 100
Municipal Finance 101
Accounting 101
Assessors 139
Collections 140
Treasury 143
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Public Works
Engineering
Highway
Park and Cemetery
Waste Management
Solid Waste & Recycling 169
Structures 170
Transfer Station 171
Water 171
163
165
167
168
Other Committees
Barnstable County Health and the
Environment 173
Cable Advisory Committee 176
Cape Cod Regional Technical
High School District 177
Cultural Council 178
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional Study Committee 179
Government Oversight Committee 181
Personnel Board 182
Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory
Committee 183
Scholarship Fund Committee 184
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District 187
Reference Guide 231
Board and Committee Meetings 232
Hearing Room and Conference Room Schedule 236
Talent Bank 237
Volunteer Information 238
Report of the Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is composed of nine vol-
unteers, serving renewable three year terms. As distinct
from other town committees, the Finance Committee is
organizationally independent, and respects that status
seriously. Its charge is to provide oversight and advice
on the town's financial matters. The committee meets
regularly with the Town Administrator throughout the year.
More concentrated work, typically involving a two -ses-
sion per -week meeting schedule, is required as the pro-
posed budget for the coming fiscal year is reviewed prior
to the Annual Town Meeting. The committee reviews all
proposals to be brought forward at town meetings, and
provides a recommendation on each monetary article for
the benefit of the voters.
In recent years the Finance Committee has consis-
tently supported a conservative approach toward
Yarmouth's town finances. We are most sensitive to the
effects of increasing tax rates on the town's taxpayers,
and try to keep these as low as possible, despite con-
stant demands for increased funding. In recent years, for
the most part, operating expenditures recommended each
year have been kept to minimal increases. There con-
tinue to be strong incentives to ensure that each dollar
spent will produce the greatest service to the taxpayer.
Funding of the town's portion of the Dennis -
Yarmouth Regional School District continues to be the
single largest component of Yarmouth's annual budget,
representing approximately half of the total budget. This
year, the Finance Committee member appointed as liai-
son to the School Committee has followed the D -Y bud-
get development process carefully, and has provided
regular input to the school administration and committee
members. We are optimistic that budget proposals from
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both the School Committee and Yarmouth Selectmen will
be developed that the Finance Committee can recom-
mend to Town Meeting.
As described in previous Town Reports, the effec-
tiveness of the computerized budgeting system installed
by the Town Administrator several years ago continues
to improve. Managers have become more familiar with
the process and the history from previous years is more
complete and available for comparison and analysis. Our
municipal department managers continue to demonstrate
budgetary discipline, especially with respect to providing
quality services to residents while generally holding the
line on requests for personnel increases
Although the FinCom meets on a rigorous winter
schedule, the work is rewarding and important to the ef-
fective operation of municipal government. Service on
the Finance Committee is an excellent way to become
involved in all aspects of Yarmouth town government.
Residents who are interested in exploring FinCom mem-
bership are encouraged to submit Talent Bank forms at
Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Roy J. Morton, Chairman
James Collins, Vice -Chairman
John McCarthy, Clerk
Betty -Jane Burkhardt
James Peters
Peter Slovak
Allen Larson
Donald Tuers
Margaret Woods
Report of the Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen completed its annual reor-
ganization in the spring of 1997. Selectmen held the fol-
lowing positions:
John Howard - Chairman and County Finance Com-
mittee Representative and Alternate to the Cape Light
Compact Committee
Charlotte Striebel - Vice Chairman and Licensing
Chairman and Delegate to the Cape Light Compact Com-
mittee
Herb Schnitzer - School Committee Liaison & Bar-
gaining Representative, and Ambulance Fee Administrator
Maureen Rischitelli - Appointments Chairman and
Clerk of the Board
Charles Hart - Appointments Vice Chairman and
Representative to the Growth Policy Advisory Committee
Throughout the year, the Selectmen, acting as the
Local Licensing Authority, had a strong stand on noise at
liquor -licensed establishments and no doubt this posi-
tion will remain, thereby, enforcing the Town By -Laws
which indicate that no sound shall emanate from the pre-
mises.
The Dennis -Yarmouth Study Report, from the com-
mittee established to look into finances and procedures,
has been reviewed by the Board of Selectmen and the
concurrences and objections were sent to the schools
superintendent. This report was approximately a year to
complete involving volunteers from both towns. Though
all of the recommendations were not utilized, most were.
County Issues - The Legislature has not acted on
the elimination of all County Governments, but if it should,
there is a charter proposal for a Regional Government
and we would have to ask the Legislature to approve that
document to be able to function as we do presently. A
Cape Light Compact Committee, proposing to aggregate
Cape towns, is working and looks promising for reduced
power costs due to deregulation of the electric industry
and the Cape Light Compact's work to save residents
money.
Also, the Board of Selectmen met with County Com-
missioners to discuss the intended use of surplus funds
resulting from a better than average year at the Registry
of Deeds. Although the County came up with some uses
for the surplus, we emphasized that any future surplus
finds should be returned to the Towns.
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The Legislature in Boston has approved our Town
Charter as written by the Government Oversight Com-
mittee and passed the 1997 Annual Town Meeting. This
Charter took effect on January 1, 1998 and is, of course,
being adhered to.
One of the more controversial issues brought be-
fore the Board was that of the new 99 Restaurant on Berry
Avenue, West Yarmouth. The Company agreed to miti-
gate the street and sidewalk areas and has done this with
few minor exceptions which we are working to correct.
Another cause for concern has been the noise gen-
erated by low flying aircraft and engine run up testing at
the Barnstable Airport. We are working with the Airport
Commission at this time to see if we can get some at-
tenuation of noise that will alleviate much of the problem
in the West Yarmouth Area.
The recreation complex at the disposal area received
a grant of $1 million dollars and should be ready for use
in the year 1999. This allows for turf grow -in time. The
landfill closure cost has benefitted from a state 0% inter-
est loan. Meanwhile, the new golf course on the landfill is
moving forward at a rapid pace and should be ready for
use sometime in 1999, also due to turf grow -in time.
The water division has begun its approved new
building at the spray field site off of Buck Island Road.
The building will be completed and occupied in the middle
of 1998.
Our current police station has a need for much more
space and a committee is looking at designs and pos-
sible locations of a new facility.
In closing, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, I
would like to thank the employees of the Town for their
dedicated service to our community. We especially want
to thank Bob Lawton, Joellen Daley, Judy, Pam and Grace
for their good work and support for the Board of Select-
men and the Town over the past year.
The Board of Selectmen is enthusiastic about the
improvements to our recreation facilities which will be
completed in the next two years. We appreciate the sup-
port the voters have given to finance these important
projects. It is our goal to continue to provide high quality
town services at a fair tax rate. With your help, we can
accomplish this goal.
Respectfully submitted,
John H. Howard, Chairman
Report of the
Town Administrator
1997 was a year in which we made two significant
changes in the Town of Yarmouth. The first was authority
from the voters to close and re -use the Yarmouth Landfill
and the second, was the adoption of a Town Charter.
The new recreation complex, golf course and land-
fill closure project has been cited as one of the outstand-
ing projects in the State of Massachusetts for 1997 by
various state leaders. The number of hours and the co-
operative effort put forth by the Department of Public
Works, the Recreation Division, the Golf Division and many
other town agencies has resulted in a plan approved by
the voters which will allow an income generating facility
to be placed on top of the closed landfill. It also provides
a new gateway into the Town of Yarmouth from Route 6.
Instead of people viewing an active disposal area, they
will now see a beautiful golf course and recreational fa-
cility as they come off exit 8 into our community. All of
those involved in this project deserve a great deal of credit
and praise.
The Yarmouth Town Charter is a second major event
for 1997. The Government Oversight Committee worked
for a number of years to put together a Charter which
accurately reflected the current operations of the Town
as well as streamlining some Town functions and clarify-
ing responsibilities for certain town employees and agen-
cies. The new Charter clearly identifies the responsibili-
ties of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Administra-
tor to ensure that the Town is run as efficiently as pos-
sible. By adoption of the Charter, the Town also takes
control of its organization and does not anymore rely upon
State government to determine how the community shall
be run.
While the two items above were certainly major steps
forward for the Town, there was a great deal of other ac-
tivity in our community in 1997. During the winter and
spring of 1997, we experienced a series of storms which
caused flooding in various areas of our Town. We were
able to rely upon the assistance from the State Emer-
gency Management Office as well as our own Town em-
ployees to assist many residents during these difficult
times. 1997 also saw continued improvements to the
roadway system within our community. While there may
be short term inconvenience for those of us who drive
within the Town of Yarmouth, in the long term as each
project has been completed, there has been a significant
improvement in traffic flow and in the overall infrastruc-
ture of our Town. If we are to continue to be successful in
attracting business and visitors to our community we need
to have a solid infrastructure which will continually im-
prove through the efforts of our Department of Public Works.
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A number of personnel changes occurred during
1997. We were able to hire a part time Economic Devel-
opment person, Peter Bryanton, who has been working
for the past six months to establish and improve our rela-
tionship with the business community and develop
projects which will add jobs for residents of the Town of
Yarmouth. We hope to see many of the vacant storefronts
in Yarmouth filled in the next year through the efforts of
Mr. Bryanton and the Economic Revitalization Commit-
tee working in concert with the Chamber of Commerce
and other business organizations.
We were able to add five new firefighters and five
new police officers in 1997 due to the efforts of Fire Chief
Dennis Brown and Police Chief Peter Carnes using their
innovation and grantsmanship. These employees were
greatly needed by those two departments as activity in
both the police and fire departments has significantly in-
creased in the past several years. Linda Sears resigned
from the position of Recreation Director. Linda left us af-
ter five years of providing outstanding leadership and a
clear vision for the Yarmouth Recreation Department.
Linda was a major participant in expanding our recre-
ation programs, providing handicapped accessibility to
recreation areas, in developing the new recreation area
on Old Town House Road and working with our consult-
ant, along with other department heads, to secure one
million dollars in funding for the new recreation area. We
wish her well in her new position in Mashpee. Pat
Armstrong returned to the Town in 1997 as our Recre-
ation Director. With the development of the new recre-
ational area on Old Town House Road as well as the con-
tinued expansion of recreation programs, we are fortu-
nate to have Pat Armstrong back with us as Recreation
Director.
As I look towards 1998, I see the Town dealing with
the pressures of expansion of services and population as
two of our major tasks for this coming year. We are also
going to use 1998 to prepare for the opening of our major
new recreation area on Old Town House Road. A great
deal needs to be done during the next twelve months in
order to adequately staff and prepare for the opening of
this major facility in our community. We are also going to
be negotiating with Media One, our cable supplier, for a
new cable contract, and the Town is facing electric de-
regulation, which is a major issue before the Board of
Selectmen and one which will eventually effect every resi-
dent of our community.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the
Board of Selectmen for their support this past year in
allowing me to do my job effectively. I also appreciate all
the efforts of our Town employees who have made
Yarmouth an outstanding example of how by working to-
gether a community can make significant progress within
tight budgets. Each year, I search for the words to thank
Judy Daigneault, my secretary, for her dedication and hard
work in the past year. I can only say that without Judy's
support and teamwork I would not be able to accomplish
as much as I do. I want to also recognize Pam Barnes,
who works with Joellen Daley and with me, for keeping
the office running efficiently and effectively. Pam's work
on the new personnel study and our insurance program
has been exceptional. We also have a new permanent
part-time secretary Grace Parisi. Grace has been doing a
great job in organizing our files, typing and assisting in
answering our telephones. She, along with Judy and Pam,
make the office work. Finally, I want to thank my partner
Joellen Daley, Assistant Town Administrator, for the many
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hours of work in the creation of the Department of Com-
munity Services, for the innovative ideas and persever-
ance in developing a new personnel system for the Town,
the work on negotiating contracts for several of our col-
lective bargaining units and reaching out to other com-
munities on Cape Cod to develop intermunicipal coop-
eration in the areas of personnel and cable television ne-
gotiations.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C. Lawton, Jr.
Town Administrator
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SELECTMEN
John Howard, Chairman
Charlotte Striebel, Vice Chairman
Herbert Schnitzer. "
MattreG , n;.J•ri#el#i-
Charles Hart •
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Carol McGuire, Chairman
Brad Egan
E. Suzanne McAuliffe
Kenneth McGuire
MODERATOR
Thomas N. George
Elected Officials
1997
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL
1999 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
2000 Pelaert Millet; Gbairma4
1998 Elizabeth Antonellis,
1998 David W. Moeller 444444444 P. -Z7 Rr�i e
2000 Deborah Gray.
Richard Gegenwarth, Building Contractor
Go/ dee-GIiark, Atemate
Po/ ine,Caorel.
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2000 TOWN CLERK
1999 George Barabe
1999
1998 YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY
David Hautanen, Chairman
Jeanne Bullock, Vice Chairman
1999 Gwendolyn Gilbert, Treasurer
David Kellogg, , .
Ret is -Nowak Re ext. Pi /Ch.- sfTfLEAS.
Allison Cook, resigned
Maureen Allen, deceased
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1999
1998
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
(Yarmouth Representatives)
Christine Greeley, Representative
Howard Lawrence, Alternate
AIRPORT NOISE TASK FORCE
Michael Utley, Representative
CULTURAL COUNCIL
(formerly Arts Council)
Valerie Mitchell, Co--Cliairrnan
Barbara Monteiro; Co=Chairman
,Pfaneine-Allanbrook
Anne Ford _ ►gjn$.)
Viola Holmgren,
•Marsr-Meeortei ghr
Lieille•Marphy
Suzanne,l?acker '
Barbara -Rockefeller
Valerie Schultz -TR Ere4 t-ceee,
Sharon WirnereiirtvG-itS S -3c) 4 r
Jeff Peden (Pe Dta)
Eleanor Jones
Joan McCurdy, resigned
BOARD O�F�APPEALS Q14 14144-2.
David Reid, Chairma'h
airman
John Richards
James Robertsopn•.S
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ALTERNATES S,p R 0 5��(
Richard Neitz- lI
Roger Tuttle
Michael O'Loughlin.
Audrey Miller.., •
tKjr�efl •2i5
zONINd ADMIRerfig-ORS
L-@�1i6 pbe41 �oii.✓ /&c,44. s
James Robertson- zo i' i ^' a RPM id
SIGN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Fernand Lemay
Richard Cannon
Committees
1997
1998
1998
1998
1999
1999
1998
1997
1997
1998
1999
1999
2000
2000
1999
2002
1998
2000
2001
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
BOARD OF HEALTH
Edward Fettes; Chairman
Rot\ - Til i , MF.$. ,
Robert Brown Cheze
Joan Sullivan Vice Cl/Aler"? 411
Gabrielle Sakolsky-Hoopes
Michael O'Loughlin
Barrie Cliff, resigned
BOARD OF HEALTH INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Arthur Bernstein
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Donna Clifford, Chairman
Dennis Lucier
George Barabe
Audrey Todd
Jane Hastings, Assistant
CABLEVISION COMMITTEE
-Br-Lee-Wen
Gerald Garnick WiLI r/?m �A,(.1.9Crk =
Lawrence Camerlengo
Jeffrey Peden
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1998
1997
1999
1998
2000
1999
1997
2000
1999
2000
1999
1998
1998
2000
2000
1998
2000
2000
CAPE COD COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Tom Broidrick 1999
CAPE COD COMMISSION BIKEWAYS AND
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
George Allaire
Richard deMello, Alternate
HIGHWAY
William Nixon
BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMITTEES
DREDGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Morris I. Johnson, Jr. 1997
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION STUDY COMMITTEE
Rick Crowley 1997
1997
1997
1997
WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1999 Joseph Sarnosky 1997
1999 Les Petrie, Alternate 1997
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
William Lionetta, Chairman 1999
James Saben 12c5 ict we ".0 V,� 3 4e 2000
Frank Hitchcock 1998
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CIVIL DEFENSE
Robert Edwards, Director
Robert Tucker, Deputy Director
David Beland, Auxiliary Training Officer
Alan Bowles, Dive Master
1997
1997
1997
1997
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Phil Magnuson, Chairman.
William Prinz, Vice Chairman
William Fenton, Secretary
Leo LaBossiere
Gary Ellis
Erik Tolley
Edwin Hoopes
Michael Hayes, resigned
Bud Nugent, resigned
COUNCIL ON AGING
James Brown, Vice Chairman Rssr;�yyacr
Catherine Crowley, Secretary.. 4 -1.4
George Shirley, Treasur F Co -c la+ernawl
Barbara Wilson,
John Faldetta.
Simon Coren, M.D. ---
Margaret Matson
William Galla her TrAsa-R.EP
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH
DISTRICT STUDY COMMITTEE
Carl Luke, Chairman
Larry Barber
Thomas Butler
Charles Hart
Myra Suchenicz
Carol Young
2000
1998
1999
2000
1999
1999
1998
1998
1998
2000
1999
1998
2000
1999
1999
1997
2000
ECONOMIC,REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Ed Sweney e+Easa rnh4 j v -s. s -A 9..
Dorcas-McGurrin ' - g, u.F, )F.obe
Dick Neitz ,
Mary Leriahan CLtt
Phil Magnuson Vic. -E- c+-R1erNIAA)
Tom Murphy
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FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Monroee, Chairman.
I{g.(.Charles Bergstrom :
Patricia Sinclair.
Robert Pike
Gwen Gilbert, YHA Representative
David Kirk, resigne�d
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FINANOMMITTW/164/'"‘""Fi441
Roy Morton, Chairman
James Collins, Viee-Gbaii arm
Betty -Jane Burkhardt
James Peters
Pike l( k&'0'il
C-Dvi iz:P—ri 4/1"1"r
Arc E Bonla�
2000
1998
1999
1998
2000
1998
1998
1999
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1998
1999
Allen Larson.,
Peter Slovak
Donald Tuers.,
Margaret Woods, resigned
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FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
George Shirley, Chairman
Robert Tucker.
Richard Carroll,
James Cla on, M.D.
GROWTH POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Harris Contos, Chairman
Evelyn Hayes .4rii;ek4 41)AMs,ccc
Bibe Schnitzer
Alice Bonacci. (. .E4.wIR�D
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Nancy Curley s Ale_ e--.3 o(00ro
Arthur Nedley, All lternate-
S6e,fune a, Selectmen Representative
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�PiaTR1iWQ-�A - J
Priscilla Gregory, Conservation Trust Representative
Myra Suchenicz, resigned
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HANDICAP AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Lillian Morris, -Ce -C fair+ r.
• oo ee, .S ae
Mary Collard •
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ydia-Perrder
Mary ManwaringCo-c-Aarc/SEC.
Linda Simon.Co-c-444,2-
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HISTOR CAL COMMISSION ��SEQ
Mark Horvath,•GliairmaR
2000
2000
2000
1998
1998
1998
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Jim Peters
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PERSONNEL BOARD
Betty -Jane Burkhardt, Chairman
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John Mullen
Richard Dee -
Paul Cahill
PLANNING BOARD
Gloria Smith;-Gliairmala-
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Evelyn Hayes
John McCormack,
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POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
Roger Tuttle
William Fenton
Paul Letendre �1
Louis Nickinello, Jr.
Jack Rhynd
Robert Studley
PRECINCT WORKERS
Mary Bachini (D)
Katherine Bankart (R)
Elizabeth M. Bartolomeo (D)
Cecilia Beatty (D)
Sadie Bell (U)
Ann C. Bolduc (R), Clerk #1
Robert Bolduc (D), Warden #1
Sigrid Bolduc (U)
Eleanor C. Brenner (D)
Shirley Brittain (U)
Dorothy Burgess (R)
Betty -Jane Burkhardt (D), Warden #3
Evelyn F. Cafano (D)
Jennifer Cancellaro (D)
Rocco Cancellaro (D)
Marie Canniff (D)
Arthur H. Cantara (D)
Peter P. Carrigan (D)
Phyllis Carrigan (D), Clerk #6
Jane Carroll (R)
Patricia A. Cass (U)
Marion Christiansen (U)
Gladys Cleaves (R)
Janice L. Conner (R)
Marion Cox (U)
Ruth C. Crosby (R)
Elinor Dee (R)
Jean Doherty (D)
Elinor A. Dorr (U)
John Drews (U)
Maureen M. Drews (U)
Joan Eaton (R)
1998 Marie Farrell (R)
1998 David E. Gallagher (D)
1999 Rita Gallagher (D)
1999 Judith A. Getchell (R)
1999 Carol 0. Gordon (R)
Frances Grander (U)
Mary F. Grant (U)
Philomena Griffin (D)
Claire Guiney (U)
Barbara Hall (R), Warden #4
Richard P. Hall (D)
Jeanne M. Harrigan (D)
Jean Hill (R), Deputy Warden #6
John A. Hollingsworth (U)
Nancy Hollingsworth (R)
Catherine Hooley (D)
Robert Isadore (D)
Janet A. Janusas (R)
Jean C. Jasie (U)
Edward Jason (R), Deputy Clerk #1
Barbara L. Johnson (R)
Mary Jurn (R)
Lore Kates (U)
Janet M. Kaiser (R)
Adeline Keefe (U)
Albert Kenney (D)
Shirley Kenney (D)
Barbara Kirkpatrick (R), Warden #6
Mary Noreen Kittredge (D)
Louise Lanciani (U)
Donn Law (U)
Jean Leahy (D)
John Leahy (D)
Alexander W. Maclsaac (R)
Mary Maclsaac (R)
Edith M. MacKechnie (R)
Holly MacLelland (R)
Dulcie M. Marble (R)
Cornelius Martin (D)
Jessie Mazzur (D)
Carol McClain (R)
Judy McClory (U)
Margaret McNamara (D)
Sarah A. Mesmer (R)
Shirley Miller (R)
Claire L. Minty (R)
William G. Minty (R)
Francis Mirisola (U)
Helen F. Mirisola (U)
David Montague (U)
Jane Morris (U)
Janet Murray (R)
Mary V. Murray (D)
Neil H. Murray (R)
Carol Nelson (U)
Virginia Newhouse (D), Deputy Clerk #6
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Mary W. O'Connor (D)
Leslie Olson (U)
Kathleen D. Owen (R), Clerk #5
Eugene Parulis (D)
Althea Pavao (D), Deputy Warden #5
Janet Pellegrini (U)
Elizabeth Peters (D)
Paula Phillips (U)
Benjamin Pihl (R)
Ruth G. Pihl (R), Clerk #2
Helen Pinel (U)
Cynthia Police (U)
Barbara Pratt (R)
Joanne Quirk (D), Warden #2
Robert E. Quirk, Jr. (D)
Sabra Ramsdell (U)
Catherine Reid (R)
Joan Reis (U)
Frances Rheinish (D)
Jane Richards (D), Warden #5
Elizabeth P. Ripley (R)
Jayne Rodenbush (D)
Dorothy Royal (R)
Charles Sarruda (D)
Marie Sarruda (D)
Marie Schomp (U)
Rose Shaylor (U)
Sonja Souza (R), Clerk #3
Sheila M. Stackhouse (D)
Helen Stolnacke (R)
Donald Storey (R)
Majorie Storey (R)
Vivian E. Sullivan (U)
Ann Trzcinski (R)
Mary C. Varros (R)
David B. Velasco (D)
Roberta E. Walters (D)
Lorraine M. Weiner (U)
Lorraine C. Weston (R)
Marilyn J. White (R)
Virginia Wilkins (R)
Evelyn L. Williamson (R)
Barbara Will (R)
Helen Wroblewski (R)
Elizabeth Zontini (D), Clerk #4
RECREATION COMMISSION
Michael Stone, Chairman
John Serijan,-Vice-Ohaireaar .
9eter-Adanti
Sandra Cashen
Deborah Clark
Dianne Duffy'/'C 0414114 f(
John McLoughlin -
John Ustas, Alternate
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RASWAC)
Joseph R. Sarnosky, Chairman
James Carlaw nal 1.1 irr s -/5 -
Peter Homer izA�.6Re I
George Morgenroth 5e
eteroty
Charles Carter, deceased
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Richard Martin, Chairman -e6
Lillian Orr, Vice Chairman - e o
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Lorens Persson.
Virginia Persson
Robert Savage
Bibe Schnitzer:
Ellen Smith Ummel
Pete Ward . .
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Christopher Bowman, Cl airman
Lucia Barber �u 11.• 12
Sandra Femino
Michael McCaffrey
Marsha Nugent
SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Scott Mailloux, hairnarr
Theodore Galkowski, Viee-Chairman
Michael Sullivan, Secretary
Albert Keller-.
Ed Twaddell•
Michael Utley
George Lucier, Alternate
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VETERANS SERVICE AND BURIAL AGENT
Sidney Chase, Director
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WATERWAYS COMMITTEE 4(,). ,rc,3 Aaa4, ,J2 ' lets P
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John Bowman t ,,d0112. ..
Robert Tucker
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1999 Charles Locke, resigned (L ,-t //4_-e
2000 Doris Foster, Recording. Secretary al.Vm a -t
1998 MVniaa.p t'oern - 094'D A .-rrei%ri
1998 WOOD'S HOLE, MARTHA'S VINEYARD
1998 AND NANTUCKET STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
2000 REPRESENTATIVES
1998 Ted Galkowski, Representative
James Hall, Alternate
R. Bergen VanDoren, resigned
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YARMOUTH GOLF COMMISSION
Anne Grazewski, Chairman
Thomas Garvey, Sr-., Vice Chairman
-Rober-FQairk;-ST.
Edmund Kling,
Jim Close.
Robert Lovely
George Morgenroth.
John Karras, First-Alterr,ate
Al Burns, Besend Alternate /Act-
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Edward Moreschi, resigned
Paul Robinson, resigned
Paul Duffey, resigned
YARMOUTH LIBRARY BOARD
Martita Bergendahl, Chairman
Allen Bragdon
Walter -Gley -
Andy Hillier A.e.5i4 w r D x'.13 -in
Pat Kidwell
Olive March
Kathy St. George
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Allen Broadhurst, Alternate 2e`Slgvet, 444997
Patricia Savage, Alternate 1997
Frederick Miller, Alternate 1998
Marion Broidrick, Alternate 1998
Maria King, resigned
Stanley Maynard, resigned
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FINANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE
Michael O'Loughlin, Chairman
Paul Beatty
Albert Gray
Anne Seeley
Allen Larson
Margaret Woods, resigned
Larry Barber, resigned
MODERATOR APPOINTMENTS
CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL
HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Robert Farson
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Jessie Mazzur, Chairman
Richard Brenner
Gloria Brundage
Americo Poliseno
Bernie Nugent
Stanley Billings
John Braginton-Smith
James Hall
Jack Rhynd
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Employees
ASSISTANT ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
Jyl Farmer
Richard Nelson
Jessica Miller
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S DEPARTMENT
Grace Parisi
ASSESSOR'S DIVISION
Kathleen D. Johnson
Lisa A. Ransom
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S DIVISION
Eric W. Drew
D. Michael Lepine
Eugene B. Pelkey
John A. Rhynd, Jr.
Jimmie W. St. Pierre
CEMETERY DIVISION
Henry C. Dolan
Harris B. Weston
TOWN CLERK'S DIVISION
Leslie E. Campbell
Thomas N. George
Dennis A. Lucier
Rose Sears
Audrey S. Todd
CLERICAL ASSISTANTS
Lillian Caselli
Mary Ellen Hautanen
Lillian Orr
COUNCIL ON AGING DIVISION
Phyllis Brown
Joseph Cormier
Virginia Higgins
FIRE DEPARTMENT
CALL ROSTER
STATION I - SOUTH YARMOUTH
Capt. Robert E. Phillips
Lt. Franklin T. Greene
FF Gregory C. Baker EMT
FF Matthew C. Bearse EMT
FF Robert J. Lorange EMT
STATION II - YARMOUTHPORT
Capt. Raymond Kittila
FF Thomas W. Ellis
FF Corey E. Kittila
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FF Lyle H. Nickerson
FF Robert J. Reardon
STATION III - WEST YARMOUTH
Capt. Robert M. Emerson
Lt. Louis D. McPherson
Lt. Ronald S. Napolitan EMT
FF Kevin P. Enright
FF Jeffrey T. Foss EMT
FF Mark S. Galkowski
HARBORMASTER
Charles Gould
ASSISTANTS
Joseph Callahan
John Lee Marchildon
Elinor Lawrence
Alan Hibbert
Corey Kittila
Raymond Kittila
Peter Richmond
Thomas Troy
James Troy
Benjamin Pihl
Karl von Hone
Michael Muncey
Mark Thibeault
Richard Wanerka
LIBRARY DIVISION
Julia T. French
Ann -Marie Schechtman
Virginia T. Gibbons
M. Virginia Leaver
Patricia H. Bernardin
Deborah L. Diamond
Rachel M. Stowe
Mary T. Billington
Susan S. Parker
PARK DIVISION
Sheldon Segerman
POLICE DEPARTMENT
YEAR ROUND RESERVES
Barry Dunn
Ken Elliott
Roy Frost
Gordon T. Gibbons
Michael Harney
Patrick W. Hartmann
Peter LaRoche
Rockwell Ludden
Gerald Marsh, Jr.
Charles Millen
John Mulkeen
Steven H. Peterson
Derek C. Prada
Kevin E. Redmond
Elizabeth A. Riley
Joanna Tabbutt
John Vermette
Charles Zahigian
POLICE MATRONS
Nicole M. Nixon
Emily Horne
Sandra Finstein
Colleen M. Nixon
Elizabeth Riley
Jane James
Megan Bois
Erica Wenberg-McGrath
Megan Homer
Mary Towns
Nilde Diefenbach
Pamela Slack
CROSSING GUARDS
Patricia C. Desmarais
Dorothy K. Lavin
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SANITATION DIVISION
Michael T. Cotto
Scott S. Doherty
Scott C. DuPuis
Michael T. Perry
Ellen B. Peterson
Aldo A. Petrillo
Rico J. Sablone
Russell E. Stevens
(DEPUTY) SHELLFISH CONSTABLES
Morris I. Johnson, Jr.
Joseph Callahan
Mark Galkowski
Bradford Hall
Alan Hibbert
Raymond Kittila
Corey Kittila
Harold Knight
Elinor Lawrence
Benjamin Pihl
Thomas Troy
James Troy
Karl von Hone
Richard Wanerka
TRANSFER STATION DIVISION
Kevin A. Rodericks
WHARFINGER AND ASSISTANTS
Harold Knight
Benjamin Pihl
James Troy
Report of the Town Clerk and Board of Registrars
Activity in the Town Clerk's office continued to be
brisk during the year resulting in continued increase in
nearly every category, including birth, deaths, and mar-
riages, as well as golf memberships.
Striving to increase efficiency, the Clerk's office has
computerized many of its items including the State Vot-
ers Registry, enabling us to maintain a more accurate and
quicker update of our records.
Compared to 1996, elections and town meetings
were held to a minimum in 1997. The Annual Town Elec-
tion was held April 7th with Town Meeting on April 8th. In
addition to the Annual Meeting, a Special Town Meeting
was held in July. The Old King's Highway Regional His-
torical District Election was held on November 25th.
With the assistance of several departments census
forms were mailed December 31st. And once again, be-
ing returned in droves. Residents are realizing the impor-
tance of returning the census forms promptly in order to
establish the Town's population that greatly affects our
ability in receiving grants or federal and state aid, as well
as borrowing.
Prec. 1
Voters 3,615
Non -Voters 946
Residents 4,561
Prec. 2
3,228
916
4,144
Prec. 3
2,626
978
3,604
Prec. 4
2,713
820
3,533
Prec. 5
2,686
1,036
3,722
Prec. 6
2,614
815
3,429
Total
17,482
5,511
22,993
Our population continued to increase with our vot-
ing population increasing by nearly 10%.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all de-
partment 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,
George F. Barabe
Town Clerk, CMC/CMMC
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
FOR THE YEAR 1997
Street Listing Books & Voting List $ 560.00
Raffle/Bazaar Permits $ 140.00
Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits $ 2,535.00
Business Certificates & Withdrawals $ 3,130.00
Certified Copies of Birth, Marriages
and Deaths $11,522.00
Marriages Intentions $ 2,040.00
Miscellaneous Town Clerk $ 783.96
Photo Copies $ 1,883.95
Uniform Commercial Code Filings & Releases $ 4,035.00
Golf Memberships $ 583,955.00
Court Fines $ 4,140.00
Computer List and Disk $ 622.50
Sub -Total $ 615,347.41
Issued 174 Female Dog Licenses
at $ 10.00 $ 1,740.00
Issued 376 Male Dog Licenses
at $ 10.00 $ 3,760.00
Issued 1962 Spayed Female Dog Licenses
at $ 4.00 $ 7,848.00
Issued 843 Neutered Male Dog Licenses
at $ 4.00 $ 3,372.00
Issued 14 Kennel License & Multi Pet Permit
at $ 50.00 $ 700.00
Issued 49 Duplicate Tags at $ 1.00 $ 49.00
Issued 13 Transfer Licenses at $ 1.00 $ 13.00
Late Fees on Dog Licenses $ 2,175.00
Sub -Total Dogs $ 5,681.00
Issued 97 Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses
at $ 23.50 $ 2,279.50
Issued 21 Resident Citizen Hunting Licenses
at $ 23.50 $ 493.50
Issued 27 Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses
at $ 41.00 $1,107.00
Issued 4 Resident Citizen Minor Fishing Licenses
at $ 7.50 $ 30.00
Issued 1 Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses (3 day)
at$ 8.50 $8.50
Issued 5 Non -Resident Citizen/Alien Fishing
Licenses at $ 33.50 $ 167.50
Issued 1 Non Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses
(3 day) at $ 19.50 $ 19.50
Issued 36 Resident Citizen Sporting License
(over 70) Free 0
Issued 110 Resident Citizen Hunting/Fishing
Paraplegic Free 0
Issued 25 Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses (65-69)
at $12.25 $ 306.25
Issued 6 Resident Citizen Hunting Licenses (65-69)
at $12.25 $ 73.50
Issued 2 Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses (65-69)
at $ 41.00 $ 42.00
Issued 1 Non Resident Citizen Trapping License
at $ 31.50 $ 31.50
Issued 19 Archery/Primitive Firearms Stamps
at$5.10 $96.90
Issued 21 Waterfowl Stamps at $5.00 $ 105.00
Issued 185 Resident Wildland Conservation Stamp
at $5.00 $ 925.00
Issued 5 Non Residents Wildland Conservation
Stamp at $5.00 $ 25.00
Sub -Total Fisheries $ 5,710.65
Total Monies Collected $ 626,739.06
Total Paid to Commonwealth of Massachusetts
for Licenses $ 5421.50
Total Fees turned over to the Town $ 289.15
Total Amount turned over to the Town $ 621,317.56
BIRTHS
Births will no longer be published in the Town Re-
port due to the passing of the Acts and Resolves of Mas-
sachusetts 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 1997'
was 170.
MARRIAGES
JANUARY
2 William Charles Knox of Yarmouth, MA to
Kyra Elaine Berry of Yarmouth, MA
4 James Michael McMullen of Dennis, MA to
Nancy Ann Robison of Dennis, MA
11 Richard Douglas Alward of Yarmouth, MA to
Lisa Gayle Roberts of Yarmouth, MA
30 Orvin Roberto Agosto of Yarmouth, MA to
Sherrye Marie Gordon of Yarmouth, MA
FEBRUARY
1 Michael Stuart Ryder of Yarmouth, MA to
Erica Jo Willy of Yarmouth, MA
14 Kelly William Hansbury of Yarmouth, MA to
Shannon Colleen Holland of Yarmouth, MA
21 Richard Gerard Stock of Yarmouth, MA to
Laurie Ann Correia of Yarmouth, MA
22 Arthur Herbert Hall, Jr. of Harwich, MA to
Mary Ann Jean Kennedy of Yarmouth, MA
24 Luis Alberto Munoz of Yarmouth, MA to
Angela Maria Fonceca of Yarmouth, MA
MARCH
8 Leif Jason Wakefield of Yarmouth, MA to
Caitlin Ann Sullivan of Bourne, MA
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8 L. Keith Burrell, II of Sandwich, MA to
Cynthia Sue Clayton of Sandwich, MA
20 Craig Cummings Peterson of Dennis, MA to
Tammy Lynn White of Dennis, MA
21 Errol Matthew Chamsarian of Yarmouth, MA to
Andrea P. Pederson of Yarmouth, MA
21 Jairo Velasquez of Brewster, MA to
Yosisliz Negron of Barnstable, MA
APRIL
5 Scott Michael Hebert of Yarmouth, MA to
Heidi Anne Eldredge of Yarmouth, MA
10 Frank Vamos of Yarmouth, MA to
Kathryn A. Snyder of Yarmouth, MA
11 Jeffrey Watts of Yarmouth, MA to
Marie Therese Publicover of Barnstable, MA
12 Thatcher Michael Buckley of Yarmouth, MA to
Michelle Lynn Rebello of Yarmouth, MA
12 Stephen Michael McGrail of Dennis, MA to
Patricia Ann Rennert of Dennis, MA
20 Harry David Oteri of Yarmouth, MA to
Jean Ethel Parkinson of Yarmouth, MA
24 Morris Llewellyn Johnson of Yarmouth, MA to
Henrietta Green of Yarmouth, MA
24 Stephen Sanley Anderson of Yarmouth, MA to
Yamile Lazara Duque of Yarmouth, MA
26 Eric Christian Nailor of Barnstable, MA to
Deborah Davidson of Yarmouth, MA
26 James Everett Giannelli of Harwich, MA to
Jean Marie Doherty of Yarmouth, MA
MAY
3 Francis Gerald Publicover, Jr. of Sudbury, MA to
Jacquelyn Louise Fregeau of Yarmouth, MA
3 Travis Husband of Yarmouth, MA to
Josephine Ellen Margaret Penlington of
Yarmouth, MA
3 Kevin Randall Casey of Harwich, MA to
Judith Ann Chlebek of Harwich, MA
3 Mark Alexander Karahalis of Yarmouth, MA to
Elaine Victoria George of Yarmouth, MA
10 Manuel Veara of Yarmouth, MA to
Kerry Ann Arsenault of Dennis, MA
10 John Gerard Waters, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Patricia Jean Curry of Yarmouth, MA
10 Michael Anthony Carracini of Belmont, MA to
Elizabeth Jane Foley of Canton, MA
17 Scott Carleton Smith of Yarmouth, MA to
Meaghan Rand of Yarmouth, MA
17 Shawn Francis Sullivan of Dennis, MA to
Melissa Dawn LePine of Yarmouth, MA
17 Clifford Ward George of Casselberry, FL to
Mario Lynn Karras of Casselberry, FL
17 Christopher Joe Foster of Yarmouth, MA to
Kelly Reed Christensen of Yarmouth, MA
23 Edgar Francis Greeney, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Claire Fitch Jackson of Yarmouth, MA
24 Michael Scott Ardolino of Yarmouth, MA to
Alisa Beth Stiles of Yarmouth, MA
25 Leo Francis Doyle of Yarmouth, MA to
Lisa Marie Holbrook of Weymouth, MA
29 Dhawa Lama of Yarmouth, MA to
Marietta Bombardieri Hickey of Yarmouth, MA
29 Michael Paul Woodward of Yarmouth, MA to
Kathleen Ray of Yarmouth, MA
31 Eric Richard Montiero of Yarmouth, MA to
Elizabeth Joyce Ferreira of Yarmouth, MA
31 Brian Scott Sullivan of Yarmouth, MA to
Jill Marie Peschier of Yarmouth, MA
JUNE
7 George Shadow of Santa Barbara, CA to
Elise Shuman of Santa Barbara, CA
7 Matthew Davidson of Yarmouth, MA to
Sandra May Newman Bianchi of Yarmouth, MA
8 Clenilson Machado Silva of Yarmouth, MA to
Maria Penha Boaventura of Yarmouth, MA
14 Charles Micheal Percy of East Lyme, CT to
Marie Mona Reisel of East Lyme, CT
14 Anthony Joseph Falletta of Port Chester, NY to
Bernadette Marie O'Brien of Port Chester, NY
14 Kenneth Eldredge Wilson, Ill of Yarmouth, MA to
Kimberly Nicole Whitten of Dennis, MA
14 Stuart Neil Warriner of York, England to
Caroline Louise Dook of York, England
14 Michael Robert Kavanagh of Yarmouth, MA to
Margaret Ellen Healy of Yarmouth, MA
18 Thomas William Hennessey of Yarmouth, MA to
Leda Jo Dunford of Yarmouth, MA
21 Mark Lloyd White of Yarmouth, MA to
Bambi Jeanette Martin of Yarmouth, MA
21 Steven William Jacobson of Yarmouth, MA to
Kelli Jean Morin of Yarmouth, MA
22 William James King of Charleston, SC to
Julianne Capobianco of Charleston, SC
23 Daniel Jason Cotto of Yarmouth, MA to
Shannon Lee Travers of Yarmouth, MA
27 Christopher Kevin Bigwood of Yarmouth, MA to
Kimberly Ann Ojala of Yarmouth, MA
28 David Michael Duseau of Medford, MA to
Kathleen Ann Davis of Somerville, MA
28 John Daniel Walsh of Yarmouth, MA to
Amy Killam of Yarmouth, MA
28 Gerald Hilary Malone of Yarmouth, MA to
Brenda Marie Smith of Yarmouth, MA
JULY
2 Craig Steven Bemis of Yarmouth, MA to
Reena Wattie Lewis of Yarmouth, MA
5 Dante John Chinni of New York, NY to
Christina Maria lanzito of New York, NY
12 Christopher Scott Seebald of Ledyard, CT to
Sharon Lynn Eastwood of Ledyard, CT
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20 Dennis James DuVerger of Yarmouth, MA to
Maureen Christina Cox of Yarmouth, MA
26 David Alan Pells of Yarmouth, MA to
Victorine Marie Romans of Yarmouth, MA
27 Michael John Wilhelm of Stillwater, OK to
Laura Dawn Hines of Stillwater, OK
27 David Paul MacDonald of Barnstable, MA to
Pamela Joan Swider of Barnstable, MA
28 Washington Alberto Portilla of Yarmouth, MA to
Debra Ann Twarog of Dennis, MA
AUGUST
2 Burton Brent Morris of Yarmouth, MA to
Michelle Anne Cutler of Yarmouth, MA
2 James Henry Franchino of Yarmouth, MA to
Robyn Melissa Johnston of Yarmouth, MA
9 Edmund John Barthelmes of Yarmouth, MA to
Marjorie May Karim of Yarmouth, MA
9 Nicholas Michael Barr of Newhall, CA to
Fawn Heather Goodenough of Newhall, CA
9 Robert Joseph Coseo of University Park, FL to
Cindy Jean Gourley -Leydon of University Park, FL
9 Maurice Pflumio of Eckbolsheim, France to
Carolyn Marie LaBrecque of Still, France
9 James Allen Rogers, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Susan Ellen Farrell of Yarmouth, MA
10 Michael Kohl Di Sabato of Ponchatoula, LA to
Joann Marie Palisi of Ponchatoula, LA
16 Christopher Allan Benson of Yarmouth, MA to
Julie Marie Mulkern of Yarmouth, MA
16 Robert Bruce Minshall of Brewster, MA to
Michele Lathrop Hill of Yarmouth, MA
16 Kenneth Stuart Fisher of Berkeley, CA to
Amanda Joan Godley of Berkeley, CA
20 Ronald Neal Miller of Cromwell, CT to
Sandra Lee Landry of Cromwell, CT
23 Peter Brian Henderson of Yarmouth, MA to
Jill Marie Talladay of Yarmouth, MA
23 Kevin William Hitchcock of Yarmouth, MA to
Laura Kathleen Fennessey of Yarmouth, MA
29 Everton Clara de Matos of Yarmouth, MA to
Sandra Lucia de Oliveira of Yarmouth, MA
30 Michael Joseph Panciocco of Boston, MA to
Michelle Marie Crahan of Yarmouth, MA
30 Christopher John Perry of Yarmouth, MA to
Erin Joanne Kennedy of Yarmouth, MA
31 Keith Curtis Gilmore of Yarmouth, MA to
Cheryl Lynn Haaker of Yarmouth, MA
31 Gene Lawrence Zarella of Yarmouth, MA to
Erin Patricia Hoppe -Ryan of Yarmouth, MA
SEPTEMBER
6 Michael John Quist of Yarmouth, MA to
Deborah Marie Cofran of Yarmouth, MA
6 William Jacob Gilman of Norwalk, CT to
Harriet Anne Brown -Clark of Yarmouth, MA
6 Joseph Paul O'Donnell of Yarmouth, MA to
Joan Marie McMahon of Yarmouth, MA
9 Marc Joel Wicksel of Oceanside, NY to
Tina Lisa Kaplan of Oceanside, NY
20 James Ryan Dunleavy, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Diane Evelyn Durbas of Yarmouth, MA
20 John Charles Landolfi of Yarmouth, MA to
Mary Patricia Kent of Yarmouth, MA
20 Stephen Michael Rafuse of Yarmouth, MA to
Ann Marie Natale of Yarmouth, MA
20 Daniel Edward Cavanaugh of Yarmouth, MA to
Michelle Marie Lawton of Yarmouth, MA
20 David Richard Sawyer of Southington, CT to
Margaret Hamilton Morgan of Southington, CT
20 David Carl Miville, Jr. of Dennis, MA to
Stephanie Marie Jennex of Dennis, MA
21 James Matthew Lawrence of Yarmouth, MA to
Suzanne Louise Paulas of Yarmouth, MA
21 Kevin Joseph Burke of Yarmouth, MA to
Michelle Rae Trombley of Yarmouth, MA
26 David Harrison Weston of Yarmouth, MA to
Colleen Marie Roust of Pembroke, MA
28 Robert Edwin Hickey, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Karen Jeanne Ojala of Yarmouth, MA
28 Thomas Edward Pecoraro of Yarmouth, MA to
Sharon McLellan of Yarmouth, MA
OCTOBER
4 Richard Jay Craveiro of Yarmouth, MA to
Heather Ashley Knox of Yarmouth, MA
5 Michael Henning Dunbar of Yarmouth, MA to
Michelle Meehan of Yarmouth, MA
11 Calvin Bartlett Farnsworth, Ill of Dennis, MA to
Robin Woodward Hill of Yarmouth, MA
11 Gregg William Foss of Yarmouth, MA to
Laura Lee McGovern of Yarmouth, MA
11 Ryan Matthew Lagasse of Yarmouth, MA to
Paula Jean Glen of Yarmouth, MA
12 Seth Adam Klein of Yarmouth, MA to
Carla Jean Mincek of Yarmouth, MA
18 Robert Langdon Whelden, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Monique Denise Tarani of Yarmouth, MA
18 Kyle Robert Hanson of Yarmouth, MA to
Kimberly Jean Walker of Yarmouth, MA
18 Michael Goentner Walther of Orleans, MA to
Wendy Thomson Hagberg of Orleans, MA
18 Brent Scott Lyons of Yarmouth, MA to
Rachel Knight Seaman of Yarmouth, MA
18 Arpad Peter Voros of Yarmouth, MA to
Sheila Marie FitzGerald of Yarmouth, MA
19 Dwight Richard Wiggin of Barnstable, MA to
Maureen Elizabeth Holmes of Barnstable, MA
24 Foo Chon Low of Yarmouth, MA to
Kinnie Chiu of Yarmouth, MA
25 Allen Russell Vera, Jr. of Dennis, MA to
Kerryanne Allison of Yarmouth, MA
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25 Shane Michael Orton of Dennis, MA to
Alice Marie Gieselman of Dennis, MA
26 Lew Edward Allgood of Yarmouth, MA to
Mary Joachim West Thorpe of Yarmouth, MA
27 Geoffrey Stensson Higgins of Yarmouth, MA to
Michele Dawn Rogers of Yarmouth, MA
29 Andrew Edward Kutcher of Yarmouth, MA to
to Gillian Curtin of Yarmouth, MA
30 Keith William Gustafson of Yarmouth, MA to
Lisa Anne Franchino of Yarmouth, MA
31 Theodore Arthur Bless of Yarmouth, MA to
Melody Lynn Whelden of Yarmouth, MA
NOVEMBER
7 Charles Erving Arundale of Yarmouth, MA to
Diana Louise Davis of Yarmouth, MA
8 Christian Myles Clark of Dennis, MA to
Lisa Ann Pagliari of Dennis, MA
15 Lawrence Eden Venezia of Yarmouth, MA to
Nancy Charlton Butler of Yarmouth, MA
18 John Thomas Cuddy, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Sherri Lynn Gardner of Yarmouth, MA
22 Welton Moreira Rocha of Yarmouth, MA to
Alessandra Paula de Asevedo of Yarmouth, MA
29 Mark Steven Tasha of Yarmouth, MA to
Carol Anne Polisky of Yarmouth, MA
29 John Henry Shaw of Yarmouth, MA to
Ann -Marie Shea of Yarmouth, MA
30 Richard Joseph LaFranchise of Dennis, MA to
Iracema Paulino of Falmouth, MA
DECEMBER
5 Donald Otis Cutts, Ill of Yarmouth, MA to
Katherine Marie Beaulieu of Yarmouth, MA
28 Glenroy Solomon Burke of Yarmouth, MA to
Lorri Ann McDonald of Yarmouth, MA
29 Douglas Bernard Hill of Yarmouth, MA to
Linda Ashton of Yarmouth, MA
31 Norman Raymond Routhier, III of Yarmouth, MA to
Melissa Beth Tomasian of Yarmouth, MA
DEATHS
JANUARY
4 Cinq-Mars, Stephen Thomas
4 Atwell, Marjory Anne
4 Howell, Catherine G.
4 Moran, Ida
5 Blankstein, Harrison
6 Carosso, Charles Attilio
6 Nord, Isabel
7 Leighton, Clarice Laura
7 Johnson, Marie
7 Duggan, Francis J.
8 Fales, Jr., Chester N.
9 Jackson, Vernon
10 Dukelow, Charles Wick
10 Garrity, William H.
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13 Bugg, Vincent W.
13 Andreola, Sr., Alfred Michael
13 Bonda, Alice Zacharchuk
13 Lusby, Josephine Anna
15 Whidden, Ruth
15 Thayer, Jr., Ernest Elvin
17 Sjogren, AnnaBelle June
17 Sutliffe, Alton Hyatt
17 Sullivan, Dolores A.
18 Quinn, Edward John
18 Burns, Garrett Thomas
20 Jackmauh, John J.
21 Pavia, Angelina
21 Lippincott, Job Herbert
23 Woodworth, Francis
24 Heberlig, Ora Annette
26 Bullock, Lewis F.
27 LaPorte, Mary
28 McCaulley, Emma Louise
29 Blair, Donald W.
29 Aresta, Margaret C.
29 Stenberg, Arthur Edwin
31 Dawson, Hartley Foss
31 Haskins, William Collis
FEBRUARY
1 Martin, Francis W.
1 Corbett, Richard H.
5 Tingley, Leslie Edward
5 Saling, Sr., Harold J.
6 Bassil, Nathaniel
7 Petralias, Alexandria
8 Anderer, Francis J.
8 Ellis, Edward Charles
9 Szurley, Margaret Marie
10 Woodard, Dorothy Tripp
11 Lindsay, Ethel Alice
11 Augenti, Nicholas
11 Molligo, Eleanor
13 Balboni, Henry E.
13 McCall, Eleanor Mary
13 Szymanski, Alice
15 Whittum, Jennie B.
15 Paine, Eileen P.
17 Morahan, Edmund
17 Machin, Edwin J.
17 Janowsky, Gertrude
18 Trepanowski, Henry John
18 Tammi, Blanch Helen
19 Greene, James F.
19 Bender, Robert M.
20 Boyd, Ann K.
22 Francoeur, Theresa M.
22 Newell, Dwight Douglass
22 Brabenec, Elga
25 Johnson, Lily
26 Lovell, Dexter William
27 Brown, Hellen E.
86 28 McCarthy, William D.
70 28 Pierce, Elizabeth Betty Joyce
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3 Jodoin, Gerard L.
3 Sennott, Margaret E.
3 Lucius, Agnes Elizabeth
5 Shershow, Esther
5 Kelley, Donald Sears
6 Meister, Bertha
7 Painter, Eleanor H.
10 Osborne, Floye
10 McNamara, Margaret Anne
11 Petersen, Frederick
11 Farnum, Marjorie Blackler
12 Reed, Charlotte
12 Shaw, Doris
12 Summerfield, Melvin Bertram
16 Ahern, Walter
16 Cook, Arthur Alexander
18 Russell, John H.
18 Altman, Norman
18 Vrana, Mary
19 Lang, Elsie
19 Vandever, William T.
19 Corrigan, John Joseph
20 Moore, Caroline
20 McCormick, Thomas J.
20 Hoag, Pamela Edge
20 Braginton-Smith, Heather E.
21 McGuire, James Francis
23 Barbour, Fenner Smith
24 Armstrong, Andrew Campbell
27 Elliott, Wilfrid
28 Barkman, Frances L.
28 Flibotte, Marie Louise
29 Castagan, Joseph C.
29 Philbrook, Walter Richard
30 Platukis, Joseph J.
31 Groff, Helen
APRIL
1 Johnson, Edwin C.
1 Peterson, Carl E.
1 Sierra, Maria
2 Arzillo, Luiza
3 Conley, Sr., William M.
5 Theriault, Lita Nicole
6 Jansky, Walter J.
7 Tyler, Mary Elizabeth
8 Collins, Jeremiah
11 Eayrs, Lucy
11 Scott, Gwendolyn P.
12 Ferry, Harriet
13 Whalen, Rosemary
14 Varetimos, Peter
16 Denesha, Richard Edward
17 Vaiser, George Joseph
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18 Pipatti, Donald Edward
22 Walsh, Mabelle Katherine
23 Gleeson, William F.
24 Robie, Virginia Coolidge
24 Buckley, Jr., Daniel Joseph
25 Frank, Helen Grace
26 Robbins, Linda Sue
29 Allen, Roscoe Rider
29 Gosch, Margaret Beverly
29 Wenzel, Ruth
29 Staples, Alda B.
30 Noon, Edward Curtis
MAY
1 Park, Woo Soon
1 McDonnell, John J.
3 Rathbun, Frederick James
4 Holmes, Eleanor
4 Allen, Maureen
4 Larson, Alton J.
5 Scott, IV, Austin Carrington
5 Kelly, Francis X.
6 Mulhall, Bernard Joseph
7 Nourhy, George A.
8 Ruder, Mary E.
9 Kesti, Karin Nina
11 Applegate, Virginia
12 Beatty, Jr., William Edward
14 Thompson, George
14 Decker, Marilyn L.
15 Mecchi, Anna
17 McMenamy, Frederick
17 Emerzian, Arthur Bernard
17 McIntosh, Jr., David M.
17 Sharon, Charlotte S.
18 McGrath, Audrey A.
18 McIntosh, Stella Mary
21 Fish, Kay D.
21 Pannos, Peter James
21 Wilsey, Paul
23 Russak, Edward M.
24 Ryan, Andrew
24 Gallo, Robert C.
25 Richards, Robert C.
27 Sullivan, Barbara Anne
28 Schweidenback, Carl Otto
29 Varney, William
30 Steele, Matthew Joseph
31 Gleichauf, Grace Morse
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Bradford, Wendell Earle
Gordon, Edith
Armour, Annie L.
Noferi, Guido E.
Shannon, George M.
87 8 McDermott, Margaret A.
62 9 Shea, Edward Joseph
93 11 Reed, Lucie Evelyn
88 12 Chadwick, Kate Franklin
80 13 Kelsey, Dorothy Meryl
82 13 Boulton, Philip A.
81 14 Grigaitis, Joseph C.
32 15 Lohman, Edna
79 15 Gonser, Christine M.
89 16 Thomas, Patricia Anne
91 16 Orr, Russell Emery
87 17 Starbard, Marjorie Mabelle
63 18 Donnelly, Joanne
19 Larson, John Edward
21 Birdsall, Ernest
28 Lynch, John Charles
28 McGaffigan, Cynthia A.
28 Keister, William
28 Heberlig, Charles Richard
29 Seeley, David Herrick
30 Chapin, Douglass
30 Dempsey, Philip Edward
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2 Kampa, John
3 Saylor, Dorothy
3 Murphy, Charles A.
5 Wall, Hermon Duncan
7 O'Neil, Teresa Dorothy
8 Seay, James William
9 Stowell, Jr., Charles Alexander
9 Dolan, Melvin E.
9 Fitzpatrick, Rachel M.
10 Cinq-Mars, Elizabeth Ann
12 Vietze, Evelyn B.
12 Thierwechter, Mary Elaine
13 Coleman, Katherine (a/k/a Kathleen) M.
14 Welch, Joseph Edward
15 Ray, Claybron (a/k/a Clayborn) Edward
16 Ardito, Barbara
16 Reynolds, Alicia Louise
16 Rushton, Florence M.
20 Curley, Dorothy P.
21 McGivney, Anna R.
23 Walski, William Leon
23 Jorgensen, Loretta
23 Wisse, James Andrew
24 Thayer, Irving A.
24 Hammett, Margaret Frances
26 Levine, Merton M.
27 Bradley, Viola Agnes
29 Ford, John A.
29 Berry, Kenneth Roland
29 Noonan, Thomas G.
29 Sarno, Genevieve V.
30 Morea, Catherine
31 Police, Viola Barbara
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AUGUST
1 Dupont, Russell George
1 Perkins, Joyce
2 Bearse, Anstis Manton
2 Mahoney, David J.
2 Toolas, Emily Doris
3 Plugge, George E.
3 Persons, Janet
5 Lally, John F.
5 Bookach, William
5 Doyle, Bernard L.
7 Luscombe, Florence Orvilla
8 Medeiros, Antone
9 Long, Robert Michael
11 Thomson, Richard V.
11 Jackson, Pauline Marie Jeanne
12 Heideman, Gusburtus
12 MacPhail, Barbara Jean
12 Kolcz, John Stanley
13 Micali, Doris Frances
13 Gallagher, John James
14 Meads, Mary A.
14 Herrick, Richard E.
14 Morgan, Carlton Bowden
15 Wall, Paulyne A.
15 Foster, Robert
15 Knott, Myrtle Olive
16 Salisbury, Jane Seager
20 Stone, Cynthia
22 Arnold, Eleanor L.
22 Riaf, Esther
24 Carey, Fay E.J.
25 Kelly, James G.
25 Holmquist, Axel Ludwig
26 Diliberto, Marie F.
26 Priestnal, Clayton S.
27 Haley, Edna Rose
27 Lorimer, William
28 Kirkpatrick, William Edward
28 Eastman, William George
28 Pazzanese, A. John
29 Ruder, Erich H.
SEPTEMBER
1 Plumer, Horace S.
1 Shanahan, Mary Isabella
1 Szurley, John S.
4 Lavorante, Frank
4 Sager, Richard Charles
4 Letane, Douglas Anthony
6 Burke, Margaret Louise
7 Saragoni, Urano
8 Babich, Mark P.
11 Holl, Anna M.
12 O'Brien, Daniel F.
12 Peterson, Sr., Carl L.
12 Terry, Catherine Virginia
13 Bro, Harmon Hartzell
13 Hanford, Gerald H.
17 Conant, Helen L.
17 Weir, Lola Madge
88 17 McGonagle, Alice E.
68 18 McCorry, James T.
98 18 Hepburn, Julia E.
42 19 . Wargin, Robert J.
87 19 King, Blanche Winifred
94 19 Manchuk, Robert Joseph
81 20 Murray, James
93 21 Rice, Doris H.
74 22 Concannon, Joseph David
69 22 Brodeur, Norman Edward
88 22 McGrath, Thomas Alphonsus
70 23 Freeley, Mary Eileen Marcy
45 26 Doyle, Frank Joseph
81 28 Snyder-Vamos, Kathryn Agnes
60 28 Koldys, Stella
85 29 Boyd, Helen
80 29 Berg, Leo Irving
64 29 Andersen, Elizabeth
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3 Quinn, Thomas V.
4 Spooner, Robert L.
5 Rolanti, Marian J.
5 Creasy, Cleo Audrey
7 Sclafani, Charles Joseph
8 Krivak, Andrew
9 Lombardo, Rocco R.
9 Ives, Lynne W.
10 Wright, Homer Kenneth
11 Kelly, Richard
12 Mitchell, Henry C.
14 Rosenzweig, Henry
16 Shea, Michael
17 Wolfson, Florence G.
19 Deay, Joseph Alton
19 Sullivan, Karen M.
19 Ahearn, Sr., Barry Vincent
21 Slattery, Eva T.
22 Warneke, Ruth G.
22 Nightingale, Roy N.
23 McCabe, Phyllis Maude
24 Snyder, Kenneth Maynard
24 Baker, Richard Allen
24 Lindquist, Ethel Esterberg
26 Bratti, Dante M.
27 Hall, Catherine McKenzie
27 Grignon, June Elizabeth
27 Ross, Colin
30 Tracey, Kathleen Lucille
31 Caruso, Edna L.
NOVEMBER
1 Davenport, Robert J.
2 Horvath, Dalia
4 Schroeder, Janet T.
4 Faxon, Nathaniel Johnson
4 Stauffer, Robert Allen
5 Wheeler, Katherine M.
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8 Gorham, Ann Christine
8 Warmington, Frederick B.
9 Simonds, Helen Louise
10 Brooks, Marion Matthews
10 Muir, Robert William
13 Baer, Henry Andrew
13 Burell, Ann Shirley
14 Gardiner, Gordon Poole
17 Strahl, Irene R.
18 Jalicki, John Walter
18 Spellman, Barbara Alice
19 DiCicco, Henry I.
20 Edson, Barry William
20 Chatzinakis, Irene
20 Palmer, Jean
20 Brenner, Sidney
22 Bartlett, Phyllis Elizabeth
23 Thompson, Vincent Paul
24 Barclay, George
25 Jacks, Helen Theresa
27 Atkinson, Flora Olivene
27 Barnes, Bertha M.
28 Axford, Winfield Scott
29 Sylvia, Sr., Robert E.
29 Cadran, Sr., Leonard J.
DECEMBER
1 Fitch, Mary Rose
1 Carter, Charles W.
3 Hervarth, Fritz
5 Fallstich, Gloria
6 Conner, John Doyle
6 Shaw, 3rd, John C.
6 Larkin, James D.
8 Hatchard, Arthur S.
8 Elkerton, Frances
9 Murphy, Sarah
9 Donlin, Charlotte
10 Spencer, Lawrence Leroy
10 Penn, Edward Alvan
10 Denningham, Louise
11 Cross, Amelia G.
12 Schmidt, Henry E.
12 Cambell, Lydia M.
13 Harty, Genevieve G.
16 Philbrick, Jean Elizabeth
16 Davies, Edward Lemuel
17 Simmons, Priscilla Alden
18 Vezina, Genevieve
19 Grupposo, Dorothy L.
21 Sullivan, Timothy John
22 Johnson, Robert Lee
23 Dimitri, Mary E.
23 Guertin, Wilfred J.
24 Manzi, Joseph Anthony
26 Mendes, Vicky Lynn
27 Bears, Barbara Brainard
27 Berquist, Lena Denise
27 Hand, Viola
29 Swift, Susan Spedding
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JANUARY
1 Bearse, Alvah T.
6 Hull, Naomi Elizabeth
12 Murphy, George C.
20 Williams, Katherine
FEBRUARY
10 Beam, Dorinda Lovell
17 Benoit, Thomas H.
MARCH
1 Ostrowski, Mary L.
12 Bogni, Jean Marie
14 Dawson, Helen E.
APRIL
8 Choiniere, J. Edgar
10 Rivers, Dorothy Leona
11 Gianetti, Marie
16 Angell, III, William Curtis
19 Buccella, Louise M.
25 Stacy, Eliot R.
MAY .
23 Fitzgerald, Agnes T.
JUNE
5 Dimock, Sr., John G.
6 O'Neill, Nora C.
25 Rebola, Mary
JULY
21 Lloy, Robert Edward
22 Robidoux, Katherine Ann
29 Flanders, Charles Ross
AUGUST
11 Noftle, Harold E.
17 Arey, Russell
28 Maclnnis, Mary Gloria
31 Svane, Roddy Mark
SEPTEMBER
1 Young, (Schofield) Elinor
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4 Beebe, Arleen Helen
5 Selfe, Lisa Ann
14 Maillet, Ruth Mary
NOVEMBER
2 Horvath, Dalia
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Annual Town Meeting Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
April 8, 1997
Barnstable, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County
of Barnstable,
Greetings,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said Town qualified to vote in elections and
in Town affairs to meet at the several precincts in said
Town on Monday, the 7th day of April next 1997 at seven
o'clock (7:00 a.m.), then and there to vote for the election
of the following officers:
Two (2) Selectmen for a three (3) year term
One (1) Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Com-
mittee for a three (3) year term
One (1) Town Clerk for a three (3) year term
One Housing Authority Member for a five (5) year term
One Housing Authority Member for a one (1) year unex-
pired term
Ballot Questions
1. Shall the Town of Yarmouth be allowed to assess
an additional $275,000 in real estate and personal
property taxes for the purposes of constructing a
bathhouse and concession at Seagull Beach and
repairs and improvements to the Seagull Beach
parking lot for the fiscal year beginning July first,
nineteen hundred and ninety seven?
Yes No
2. Shall the Town of Yarmouth be allowed to assess
an additional $90,000 in real estate and personal
property taxes for the purposes of Packet Landing
Marina Replacement and Upgrade for the fiscal year
beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety
seven?
Yes No
3. Shall the Town of Yarmouth be allowed to assess
an additional $60,000 in real estate and personal
property taxes for the purposes of improvements at
the Bass Hole Pavilion and Engineering and Dredg-
ing at Englewood Marina for the fiscal year begin-
ning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety seven?
Yes No
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4. Shall the Town of Yarmouth be allowed to exempt
from the provisions of proposition two and one-half,
so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond
issued in order to acquire by purchase or eminent
domain for watershed protection and/or drainage
purposes land shown on assessors map lot #68N1
of 8.08 acres, in the Captain's Village Area?
Yes
No
And also in the name of the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn
the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town af-
fairs to meet in the Mattacheese Middle School Building
in said Town, Tuesday, the 8th day of April next 1997 at
six thirty p.m. (6:30 p.m.) in the evening, then and there
to act on the following articles.
Annual Town Meeting
MATTACHEESE MIDDLE SCHOOL
April 8, 1997
The Annual Town Meeting came to order at 6:47
P.M. in the Mattacheese Middle School, Higgins Crowell
Road, West Yarmouth, MA on April 8, 1997, with Thomas
N. George, Moderator, presiding.
Prior to the meeting the following Tellers were sworn in:
James Quirk, Jr. Head Teller
Richard Neitz
Donald J. Sullivan
Phillip W. Morris, Jr.
Arthur M. Connelly
Jane Martin
John Howard asked if Chris Bowman was in the
audience. The selectmen made a presentation of a chair
to Chris for his years of service and dedication to the
Town of Yarmouth. Thomas George also presented a ci-
tation from the House of Representatives for his service
to the town.
The National Anthem was played by the clarinet
section of the Mattacheese Middle School Band.
The warrant was read by the Moderator:
Quorum 193 Plus.
ARTICLE 1: To hear the report of the election of
the town officers elected upon the official ballot.
(Town Clerk)
Acting on Article 1. The vote on Article 1 was unanimous.
On motion made by George F. Barabe, and duly
seconded, to move to dispense with the reading of the
report of the election of officers and instruct the Town
Clerk to enter the report in the official minutes of this
meeting.
Name of Candidate
SELECTMEN for three years
Charlotte B. Striebel
Lawrence P. Camerlengo
Charles A. Hart
John A. Rhynd, Jr.
James K. Saben
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
Name of Candidate
TOWN CLERK for three years
George F. Barabe
James I. Peters
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
6:48 P.M.
The duly elected officers came forward to be sworn
in by George F. Barabe, Town Clerk.
Annual Town Election
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
April 7, 1997
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Prec. 5 Prec. 6 Total
540 435 256 394 245 176 2,046
94 97 83 196 66 51 587
491 304 166 231 215 156 1,563
94 68 72 69 111 93 507
302 259 172 231 162 157 1,283
3 1 2 0 1 0 7
134 184 115 145 98 101 777
1658 1348 866 1266 898 734 6,770
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Prec. 5 Prec. 6 Total
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299
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829
421
200
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49
674
285
125
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433
408
177
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46
633
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE for three years
Carol C. McGuire
Bambi S. Rosario
Sharon A. Wimer
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
378
56
370
2
23
829
343
65
244
1
21
674
YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY for five years
David L. Hautanen
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
627
2
200
829
519
3
152
674
YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY for one year unexpired
David H. Kellogg
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
641
2
186
829
524
0
150
674
27
209
59
143
3
19
433
359
1
73
433
347
1
85
433
287
72
247
2
25
633
499
4
130
633
485
4
144
633
274
140
4
31
449
174
73
188
1
13
449
338
1
110
449
336
0
113
449
255
90
1
21
367
2,108
1,031
11
235
3,385
150 1,541
44 369
155 1,347
2 11
16 117
367 3,385
272
2
93
367
260
4
103
367
2,614
13
758
3,385
2,593
11
781
3,385
QUESTION NO. 1 (Constructing a Bath -house & Concession at Seagull Beach?)
Yes
No
Blanks
Total
355
448
26
829
246
414
14
674
184
230
19
433
QUESTION NO. 2 (Upgrade & Replacement of Packet Landing Marina?)
Yes
No
Blanks
Total
323
468
38
829
185
463
26
674
155
256
22
433
273
340
20
633
176
420
37
633
207
229
13
449
150
274
25
449
QUESTION NO. 3 (Improvements at Bass Hole Pavilion & dredging at Englewood Marina?)
Yes
No
Blanks
Total
447
354
28
829
251
399
24
674
186
226
21
433
237
365
31
633
QUESTION NO. 4 (Proposition 21/2 for bond issue on land Captains Village Area?)
Yes
No
Blanks
Total
402
378
49
829
309
333
32
674
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will assume liability
in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of
the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Chap-
ter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred
by work to be performed by the Department of Public
Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, develop-
ment, maintenance, and protection of tidal and non -tidal
rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters, foreshore, and
shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section
11 of Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws,
and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a
bond of indemnity, therefore, to the Commonwealth.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 2.
On motion made by Charles Hart, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 2 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 2 carried unanimously.
6:54 P.M.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to autho-
rize the Assessors to use $3,402,389 as estimated water
receipts for Fiscal 1998.
(Department of Public Works)
28
181
226
26
433
394
213
26
633
Acting on Article 3.
195
235
19
449
205
223
21
449
181
180
6
367
123
228
16
367
176
181
10
367
155
193
19
367
1,446
1,841
98
3,385
1,112
2,109
164
3,385
1,492
1,760
133
3,385
1,646
1,566
173
3,385
On motion made by Richard Crowley, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 3 carried unanimously.
6:56 P.M.
ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum of
$267,000 to pay salary increases for unionized and non -
unionized employees for fiscal year 1998.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 4.
On motion made by John Howard, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 4 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article raise and appropriate the sum of
$267,000.00.
ity.
The vote on Article 4 carried by the requisite major -
7:00 P.M.
ARTICLE 5: To see what sums of money the Town
will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and ap-
propriate to defray the charges, expenses, salary, and
payroll obligations of the Town, including debt and inter-
est 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)
Actual Appropriated Request Finance Comm.
Item # Title FY96 FY97 FY98 FY98
ELECTED/GENERAL GOVERNMENT
MODERATOR
5-1 salary (1) 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00
SELECTMEN
5-2 salary (5) 4,999.80 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00
5-3 expense 6,270.45 6,175.00 6,300.00 6,300.00
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
5-4 salary (2) 128,973.00 134,694.00 134,694.00 134,694.00
5-5 wages (3.5) 100,971.00 104,347.00 103,477.00 103,477.00
5-6 expense 5,650.81 7,600.00 7,750.00 7,750.00
5-7 employee increment 3,103.25 15,000.00 15,300.00 15,300.00
5-8 unemployment compensation 21,239.00 25,000.00 25,500.00 25,500.00
5-9 energy 479,665.31 571,550.00 571,550.00 571,550.00
5-10 legal 64,290.99 110,000.00 110,000.00 110,000.00
5-11 bargaining legal 39,952.22 40,000.00 40,800.00 40,800.00
5-12 by-law update 1,128.60 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
5-13 training 5,805.80 6,000.00 6,120.00 6,120.00
5-14 telephone 43,731.67 53,000.00 53,000.00 - 53,000.00
5-15 records management 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
5-16 o.s. travel 4,494.65 5,100.00 5,200.00 5,200.00
5-17 insurance 309,766.12 485,000.00 465,000.00 465,000.00
5-18 town report/warrant 14,863.79 17,500.00 17,500.00 17,500.00
FINANCE COMMITTEE
5-19 wages (1)
5-20 expense
5-21 reserve
CENTRAL PURCHASING
5-25 purchasing
PERSONNEL BOARD
5-38 wages (1)
5-39 expense
DATA PROCESSING
5-40 expense
TOWN CLERK
5-41 salary (1)
5-42 wages (4)
5-43 expense
5-44 preservation of records
ELECTION & REGISTRATION
5-45 wages (PT)
5-46 expenses
719.88
215.00
44, 563.95
1,570.00
200.00
100,000.00
82,492.96 83,800.00
600.00
2,448.99
600.00
5,300.00
1,570.00
250.00
100,000.00
1,570.00
250.00
100,000.00
89,800.00 89,800.00
600.00
5,400.00
600.00
5,400.00
78,850.00 79,625.00 86,530.00 86,530.00
12,570.39
80,030.33
2,865.52
1,500.00
9,557.26
31,625.16
29
13,529.00
97,443.00
3,000.00
1,500.00
13,805.00
44,895.00
13,529.00
98,373.00
3,060.00
1,500.00
13,514.00
42,489.00
13,529.00
98,373.00
3,060.00
1,500.00
13,514.00
42,489.00
Item # Title
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5-59 expense
TOWN HALL & OTHER PROPERTIES
5-60 wages (1)
5-61 expense
Actual
FY96
1,991.18
28,252.12
26,074.99
TOTAL ELECTED/GENERAL GOV'T 1,639,564.58
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
wages (3/2)
expense
5-24 audit
ASSESSORS
wages (6/2)
expense
TREASURER
wages (3)
expense
5-31 MEDICARE
5-32 group insurance
5-34 pension reimbursement
COLLECTOR
wages (5)
expense
5-36 TOTAL WAGES
5-37 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL MUNICIPAL FINANCE
5-56
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSERVATION
wages (1/1)
expense
PLANNING BOARD
wages (3)
expense
off set account
BOARD OF APPEALS
wages (1)
expense
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
expense
127,686.00
3,500.00
16,000.00
181,741.00
8,682.00
86,207.00
42,738.00
82,697.00
624,179.00
1,254.00
129,479.00
7,803.00
525,113.00
62,723.00
1,311,966.00
19,008.00
3,728.00
119,048.00
16,392.00
562.00
23,932.00
2,374.00
3,000.00
30
Appropriated
FY97
2,000.00
31,725.00
31,200.00
2,100,958.00
140,964.00
3,750.00
16,000.00
190,746.00
9,340.00
91,446.00
38,500.00
88,000.00
680,000.00
1,300.00
138,969.00
9,176.00
562,125.00
60,766.00
1,408,191.00
59,933.00
5,800.00
124,616.00
17,094.00
3,125.00
28,174.00
2,500.00
3,030.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY98 FY98
2,040.00
32, 733.00
95,000.00
2,040.00
32,733.00
95,000.00
2,158,379.00 2,158,379.00
141,464.00
3,825.00
18,000.00
193,132.00
9,525.00
92,046.00
39,250.00
90,000.00
697,000.00
1,300.00
141,567.00
9,360.00
568,209.00
61,960.00
1,436,469.00
61,030.00
5,916.00
124,714.00
20,585.00
3,125.00
29,471.00
2,500.00
3,030.00
141,464.00
3,825.00
18,000.00
193,132.00
9,525.00
92,046.00
39,250.00
90,000.00
697,000.00
1,300.00
141,567.00
9,360.00
568,209.00
61,960.00
1,436,469.00
61,030.00
5,916.00
124, 714.00
20,585.00
3,125.00
29,471.00
2,500.00
3,030.00
Item #
Title
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY
wages (1)
expense
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
wages (1)
5-116A expense
5-53 TOTAL WAGES
5-54 TOTAL EXPENSES
Actual
FY96
25,582.00
248.00
0.00
9,961.69
Appropriated
FY97
28,195.00
340.00
0.00
10,000.00
187,570.00 240,918.00
25,742.00 28,764.00
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 223,835.69 282,807.00
COMMUNITY SERVICES
GENERAL LIBRARY
wages (1)
expense
YPORT LIBRARY
wages (1/3)
expense
SY LIBRARY
wages (1/6)
expense
WY LIBRARY
wages (1/3)
expense
5-123 TOTAL WAGES -LIBRARY
5-124 TOTAL EXPENSES -LIBRARY
NATURAL RESOURCES
wages (5/6)
expense
5-52 propagation
ANIMAL CONTROL
wages (1/2)
expense
HARBORMASTER
wages (0/9)
expense
WATERWAYS
wages (0/3)
expense
COUNCIL ON AGING
wages (1/3)
rent
expense
40,651.00
38,836.00
41,998.00
26,144.00
57,178.00
29,625.00
45,367.00
24,401.00
185,194.00
119,006.00
219,964.63
29,773.25
20,992.42
51,923.80
15,891.14
26,682.40
19,006.56
7,999.50
6,714.70
58,893.00
54,000.00
17,680.00
31
132,767.00
130,636.00
44,994.00
26,145.00
61,051.00
29,750.00
48,199.00
24,401.00
287,011.00
210,932.00
190,022.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
56, 728.00
16,765.00
26,700.00
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00
78,181.00
54,000.00
40,970.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY98 FY98
14,080.00
340.00
17,000.00
10,000.00
246,295.00
32,371.00
291,791.00
161,479.00
130,636.00
38,874.00
26,145.00
51,48100
29,750.00
46,718.00
24,401.00
298,552.00
210,932.00
187,931.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
56,728.00
16,765.00
26,700.00
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00
85,410.00
0.00
39,050.00
14,080.00
340.00
17,000.00
10,000.00
246,295.00
32,371.00
291,791.00
161,479.00
130,636.00
38,874.00
26,145.00
51,481.00
29,750.00
46,718.00
24,401.00
298,552.00
210,932.00
187,931.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
56,728.00
16,765.00 &
26, 700.00 &
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00 &
85,410.00 #
0.00
39,050.00
Item # Title
RECREATION
wages (1)
5-127 off set account
GOLF
5-128 wages (12/15)
5-129 expense
5-129A off set account
5-130 TOTAL WAGES
5-131 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL COMM. SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE
5-62 salary (1)
overtime in wages
5-63 wages (53/50)
5-64 expense
FIRE
5-65 salary (1)
overtime in wages
5-66 wages (50/22)
5-67 off set account
5-68 uniforms
5-69 expense
5-70 emergency medical services
CIVIL DEFENSE
5-73 wages (2)
5-74 expense
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
BUILDING INSPECTOR
5-71 wages (7/5)
5-72 expense
R.A.S.W.A.C.
5-94 expense
RECYCLING
5-95 wages (1/4)
5-97
5-98
5-99
5-100
BOARD OF HEALTH
wages (7/3)
expense
hazardous waste collections
off set account
Actual
FY96
225,472.00
48,942.00
91,019.00
598,823.16
297,157.00
140,000.00
590,935.33
192,007.65
2,235,134.56
73,037.00
(370,966.00)
2,685,092.00
130,372.00
65,651.47
(417,830.29)
2,181,788.00
250,000.00
16,519.52
85,100.00
6,207.90
1,250.00
998.65
5,496,016.54
271,401.67
21,583.00
430.72
26,983.00
162,682.00
49,407.00
21,567.00
88,546.00
32
Appropriated
FY97
232,401.00
49,670.00
110,250.00
625,067.00
286,195.00
267,000.00
592,032.00
216,865.00
Request
FY98
256,587.00
50,650.00
110,250.00
621,565.00
339,540.00
371,000.00
621,356.00
161,925.00
Finance Comm.
FY98
256,587.00
50,650.00
110,250.00 *
621,565.00
339,540.00
371,000.00
621,356.00
161,925.00
2,616,352.00 2,756,120.00 2,756,120.00
79,448.00
(350,000.00)
2,746,473.00
131,906.00
57,173.00
(388,800.00)
2,225,550.00
300,000.00
17,760.00
85,950.00
6,365.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
79,448.00
(330,000.00)
2,778.065.00
126,406.00
57,173.00
(390,000.00)
2,011,277.00
509,213.00
18,500.00
87,670.00
6,524.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
79,448.00
(330,000.00)
2,778,065.00
126,406.00
57,173.00
(390,000.00)
2,011,277.00
509,213.00
18,500.00
87,670.00
6,524.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
5,652,875.00 5,676,526.00 5,676,526.00
259,021.00
19,600.00
264,709.00
19,990.00
264,709.00 &
19,990.00
700.00 700.00 700.00
26,983.00 26,983.00 26,983.00
169,669.00 178,931.00 178,931.00
49,435.00 38,542.00 38,542.00
27,000.00 27,000.00 27,000.00 &
119,000.00 119, 000.00 119,000.00
Actual Appropriated Request Finance Comm.
Item # Title FY96 FY97 FY98 FY98
HUMAN SERVICES
5-101 Council on Alcoholism 5,249.00 5,249.00 5,249.00 5,249.00
5-102 Child Development (Head Start) 4,793.00 4,793.00 4,793.00 4,793.00
5-103 Legal Services of Cape Cod 1,600.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00
5-104 Cape Cod Human Services 24,195.96 24,196.00 24,196.00 24,196.00
5-105 Nauset Workshop 10,280.00 10,280.00 10,280.00 10,280.00
5-106 nursing services 18,497.80 19,566.00 20,341.00 20,341.00
5-107 Consumer Assistance 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
5-108 Independence House 6,216.00 7,078.00 7,441.00 7,441.00
5-109 Info Line & Connect 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
5-110 Sight Loss Inc. 1,250.00 1,500.00 1,600.00 1,600.00
5-111 Handicapped Commission 742.22 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
5-112 Cape Cod AIDS Council 1,164.00 1,164.00 750.00 750.00
VETERANS
5-116 expense
TOTAL MUNICIPAL INSP.
PUBLIC WORKS
wages (2)
expense
CEMETERY
cem. wages (4/6)
expense
ENGINEERING
wages (8)
expense
20,074.74 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
738,163.11 799,534.00 804,805.00 804,805.00
93,366.00 97,631.00 97,956.00 97,956.00
2,308.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00
133,513.95 138,612.00 143,443.00 143,443.00 &
18,369.93 18,440.00 18, 810.00 18,810.00
300,483.00 315,537.00 317,078.00 317,078.00
15,871.00 15,900.00 16,218.00 16,218.00
HIGHWAY
wages (16/3) 467,235.00 494,853.00 494,856.00 494,856.00
overtime 5,647.00 5,700.00 8,000.00 8,000.00
machinery repair 48,998.00 49,000.00 49,000.00 49,000.00
expense 88,941.00 145,000.00 145,000.00 95,000.00
sweeping 84,750.00 73,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00
SNOW & ICE
5-83 wages
5-84 expense
5-85
PARK
wages (7/20)
expense
off set account
84,558.00
330,563.00
300,204.93
64,095.12
20,594.76
39,100.00
92,500.00
321,185.00
65,500.00
35,600.00
39,200.00
93,100.00
323,540.00
67,410.00
35,800.00
39,200.00
93,100.00
323,540.00
67,410.00
35,800.00
SANITATION
wages (9/10) 271,580.00 287,460.00 287,460.00 287,460.00 &
expense 322,565.00 226,892.00 226,892.00 226,892.00 &
5-86 off set account 122,904.00 1,426,240.00 1,263,340.00 1,263,340.00 *
TREES
expense 16,823.00 18,800.00 18,800.00 18,800.00
greenhead fly 1,092.00 1,490.00 1,490.00 1,490.00
33
Item # Title
Actual
FY96
TRANSFER STATION
5-87 wages (4/3) 155,297.00
5-88 expense 2,745,491.00
SEPTAGE PLANT
5-89 expense
WATER
wages (22)
overtime
expense
5-90 TOTAL WAGES
5-92 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
DEBT SERVICE
5-142 Regular Debt
5-143 Exempt Debt
Total Debt
GRAND TOTAL
Acting on Article 5.
1,203,052.00
628,547.90
28, 904.00
495,120.78
2,229,481.78
1,158,933.83
8,050,875.37
3,720,478.00
1,163,646.00
4,884,124.00
24,579,679.85
On motion made by John Howard, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move that the various sums under the
column headed "FinCom FY '98 recommended" be ap-
propriated for their respective purposes.
And to fund such article use the sum of $3,125.00
from Offset Receipts for 5-56 Planning Board Offset Re-
ceipt, use the sum of $509,213.00 from Offset Receipts
for 5-67 Fire Department Offset, use the sum of
$35,800.00 from Offset Receipts for 5-85 Park Offset
Receipts, use the sum of $1,263,340.00 from Offset Re-
ceipts for 5-86 Sanitation Offset Receipts, use the sum
of $119,000.00 from Offset Receipts for 5-100 Health
Department Offset Receipts, is the sum of $110,250.00
for Offset Receipts for 5-127 Recreation Department Off-
set Receipts, use the sum of $371,000.00 from Offset
Receipts for 5-129A Golf Offset, appropriate the sum of
$173,900.00 from the Yarmouth -Barnstable Solid Waste
Transfer Station Enterprise Fund for 5-87 Transfer Sta-
tion Wages, appropriate the sum of $3,057,017.00 from
the Yarmouth -Barnstable Solid Waste Transfer Station En-
terprise Fund for 5-88 Transfer Station Expenses, appro-
priate the sum of $963,600.00 from the Yarmouth -Den-
nis Septage Treatment Plant Enterprise Fund for 5-89
Septage Plant Expenses, Transfer the sum of $5,665.00
from the Wetlands Protection Fund for 5-53 Conserva-
34
Appropriated
FY97
Request
FY98
Finance Comm.
FY98
167,400.00 173,900.00 173,900.00 *
2,914,974.00 3,057,017.00 3,057,017.00 *
963,600.00
673,386.00
41,217.00
552,998.33
2,375,581.00
1,170,120.33
9,185,115.33
4,024,263.00
1,185,468.00
5,209,731.00
27,255,563.33
963,600.00
680,155.00
41,494.00
554,392.00
2,393,982.00
1,186,112.00
9,206,051.00
4,034,115.00
1,748,355.00
5,782,470.00
28,112,611.00
963,600.00 *
680,155.00 *
41,494.00 *
554,392.00 *
2,393,982.00
1,136,112.00
9,156,051.00
4,034,115.00
1,748,355.00
5,782,470.00
28,062,611.00
tion Wages, transfer the sum of $20,218.26 from the
Waterways Improvement Fund to 5-130 Harbormaster
Wages, Transfer the sum of $12,000.00 from Cemetery
Perpetual Care Account for 5-90 Cemetery Wages, trans-
fer the sum of $25,215.00 from the Walter Gifford Fund
for 5-90 Cemetery Wages, transfer the sum of $10,325.82
from the Recycling Account to 5-95 Recycling Wages,
transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from State Aid to Librar-
ies to 5-124 Library Expenses, transfer the sum of
$200,000.00 from Available Funds for 5-143 Exempt Debt,
transfer the sum of $1,293,452.00 from available Funds
for 5-142 Regular Debt, all other sums of money not des-
ignated from specific sources to be raised by taxation
and appropriated for said purposes.
On motion made by Bonnie Fazio, and duly sec-
onded, to amend Article 5-112 from $750.00 to $1,164.00
and change the name to Cape Aids Resource Exchange
and Services.
The vote on Article 5-112 as amended carried unani-
mously.
8:01 P.M.
The vote on Article 5 as amended carried by the
requisite majority.
8:10 P.M.
Actual Appropriated Request Finance Comm.
Item # Title FY96 FY97 FY98 FY98
ELECTED/GENERAL GOVERNMENT
MODERATOR
5-1 salary (1)
300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00
SELECTMEN
5-2 salary (5) 4,999.80 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00
5-3 expense 6,270.45 6,175.00 6,300.00 6,300.00
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
5-4 salary (2)
5-5 wages (3.5)
5-6 expense
5-7 employee increment
5-8 unemployment compensation
5-9 energy
5-10 legal
5-11 bargaining legal
5-12 by-law update
5-13 training
5-14 telephone
5-15 records management
5-16 o.s. travel
5-17 insurance
5-18 town report/warrant
FINANCE COMMITTEE
5-19 wages (1)
5-20 expense
5-21 reserve
CENTRAL PURCHASING
5-25 purchasing
128, 973.00 134,694.00 134,694.00 134,694.00
100,971.00 104,347.00 103,477.00 103,477.00
5,650.81 7,600.00 7,750.00 7,750.00
3,103.25 15,000.00 15,300.00 15,300.00
21,239.00 25,000.00 25,500.00 25,500.00
479,665.31 571,550.00 571,550.00 571,550.00
64,290.99 110,000.00 110,000.00 110,000.00
39,952.22 40,000.00 40,800.00 40,800.00
1,128.60 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
5,805.80 6,000.00 6,120.00 6,120.00
43,731.67 53,000.00 53,000.00 53,000.00
0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
4,494.65 5,100.00 5,200.00 5,200.00
309,766.12 485,000.00 465,000.00 465,000.00
14, 863.79 17, 500.00 17, 500.00 17,500.00
719.88 1,570.00 1,570.00 1,570.00
215.00 200.00 250.00 250.00
44, 563.95 100, 000.00 100, 000.00 100, 000.00
82,492.96 83,800.00 89,800.00 89,800.00
PERSONNEL BOARD
5-38 wages (1) 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00
5-39 expense 2,448.99 5,300.00 5,400.00 5,400.00
DATA PROCESSING
5-40 expense
TOWN CLERK
5-41 salary (1)
5-42 wages (4)
5-43 expense
5-44 preservation of records
ELECTION & REGISTRATION
5-45 wages (PT)
5-46 expenses
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5-59 expense
78,850.00 79,625.00 86,530.00 86,530.00
12,570.39
80,030.33
2,865.52
1,500.00
9,557.26
31,625.16
1,991.18
35
13,529.00
97,443.00
3,000.00
1,500.00
13,805.00
44,895.00
2,000.00
13,529.00
98,373.00
3,060.00
1,500.00
13,514.00
42,489.00
2,040.00
13,529.00
98,373.00
3,060.00
1,500.00
13,514.00
42,489.00
2,040.00
Actual
Item # Title FY96
TOWN HALL & OTHER PROPERTIES
5-60 wages (1) 28,252.12
5-61 expense 26,074.99
TOTAL ELECTED/GENERAL GOV'T
1,639,564.58
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
wages (3/2) 127,686.00
expense 3,500.00
5-24 audit 16,000.00
ASSESSORS
wages (6/2) 181,741.00
expense 8,682.00
TREASURER
wages (3) 86,207.00
expense 42,738.00
5-31 MEDICARE 82,697.00
5-32 group insurance 624,179.00
5-34 pension reimbursement 1,254.00
COLLECTOR
wages (5)
expense
5-36 TOTAL WAGES
129,479.00
7,803.00
525,113.00
5-37 TOTAL EXPENSES 62,723.00
Appropriated Request Finance Comm.
FY97 FY98 FY98 Source
31,725.00
31,200.00
32,733.00
95,000.00
32,733.00
95,000.00
2,100,958.00 2,158,379.00 2,158,379.00
140,964.00 141,464.00
3,750.00 3,825.00
16,000.00 18,000.00
141,464.00
3,825.00
18,000.00
190, 746.00 193,132.00 193,132.00
9,340.00 9,525.00 9,525.00
91,446.00
38,500.00
88,000.00
680,000.00
1,300.00
138,969.00
9,176.00
92,046.00
39,250.00
90,000.00
697,000.00
1,300.00
141,567.00
9,360.00
92,046.00
39,250.00
90,000.00
697,000.00
1,300.00
141,567.00
9,360.00
562,125.00 568,209.00 568,209.00
60,766.00 61,960.00 61,960.00
TOTAL MUNICIPAL FINANCE1,311,966.00 1,408,191.00 1,436,469.00 1,436,469.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSERVATION
wages (1/1) 19,008.00
expense 3,728.00
PLANNING BOARD
wages (3) 119,048.00
expense 16,392.00
5-56 off set account 562.00
BOARD OF APPEALS
wages (1) 23,932.00
expense 2,374.00
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
expense 3,000.00
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY
wages (1) 25,582.00
expense 248.00
59,933.00
5,800.00
124,616.00
17,094.00
3,125.00
28,174.00
2,500.00
3,030.00
28,195.00
340.00
36
61,030.00
5,916.00
124,714.00
20,585.00
3,125.00
29,471.00
2,500.00
Wet. Prot. Fund
55,365.00 5,665.00
5,916.00
124,714.00
20,585.00
29,471.00
2,500.00
3,030.00 3,030.00
14,080.00
340.00
14,080.00
340.00
off set rcpts.
3,125.00
Actual
Item # Title FY96
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
wages (1) 0.00
5-116A expense 9,961.69
5-53 TOTAL WAGES 187,570.00
5-54 TOTAL EXPENSES 25,742.00
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
223,835.69
COMMUNITY SERVICES
GENERAL LIBRARY
wages (1) 40,651.00
expense 38,836.00
YPORT LIBRARY
wages (1/3) 41,998.00
expense 26,144.00
SY LIBRARY
wages (1/6) 57,178.00
expense 29,625.00
WY LIBRARY
wages (1/3) 45,367.00
expense 24,401.00
5-123 TOTAL WAGES -LIBRARY 185,194.00
5-124 TOTAL EXPENSES -LIBRARY 119,006.00
NATURAL RESOURCES
wages (5/6) 219,964.63
expense 29,773.25
5-52 propagation 20,992.42
ANIMAL CONTROL
wages (1/2) 51,923.80
expense 15,891.14
HARBORMASTER
wages (0/9) 26,682.40
expense 19,006.56
WATERWAYS
wages (0/3) 7,999.50
expense 6,714.70
COUNCIL ON AGING
wages (1/3) 58,893.00
rent 54, 000.00
expense 17,680.00
Appropriated
FY97
0.00
10,000.00
240,918.00
28, 764.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY98 FY98
17,000.00
10,000.00
17,000.00
10,000.00
246,295.00 240,630.00
32,371.00 29,246.00
282,807.00 291,791.00
132,767.00 161,479.00
130, 636.00 130, 636.00
44,994.00
26,145.00
61,051.00
29, 750.00
48,199.00
24,401.00
38,874.00
26,145.00
51,481.00
29,750.00
46,718.00
24,401.00
287,011.00 298,552.00
210,932.00 210,932.00
190,022.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
56,728.00
16, 765.00
26,700.00
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00
78,181.00
54,000.00
40,970.00
37
187,931.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
56,728.00
16,765.00
26,700.00
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00
85,410.00
0.00
39,050.00
283,001.00
161,479.00
120,636.00
38,874.00
26,145.00
51,481.00
29,750.00
46,718.00
24,401.00
Source
5,665.00
3,125.00
8,790.00
St. Aid Lib.
10,000.00
298,552.00
200,932.00 10,000.00
187,931.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
56,728.00
16,765.00&
Wat. Imp. Fund
6,481.74 20,218.26
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00&
85,410.00#
0.00
39,050.00
Item # Title
RECREATION
wages (2/41)
expense
5-127 off set account
GOLF
5-128 wages (12/15)
5-129 expense
5-129A off set account
5-130 TOTAL WAGES
5-131 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL COMM. SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE
5-62 salary (1)
overtime in wages
5-63 wages (53/50)
5-64 expense
FIRE
5-65 salary (1)
overtime in wages
5-66 wages (50/22)
5-67 off set account
5-68 uniforms
5-69 expense
5-70 emergency medical
CIVIL DEFENSE
5-73 wages (2)
5-74 expense
Actual
FY96
225,472.00
48,942.00
91,019.00
598,823.16
297,157.00
140,000.00
590,935.33
192,007.65
2,235,134.56
73,037.00
(370,966.00)
2,685,092.00
130,372.00
65,651.47
(417,830.29)
2,181,788.00
250,000.00
16,519.52
85,100.00
services 6,207.90
1,250.00
998.65
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 5,496,016.54
MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
BUILDING INSPECTOR
5-71 wages (7/5) 271,401.67
5-72 expense 21,583.00
R.A.S.W.A.C.
5-94 expense
RECYCLING
5-95 wages (1/4)
5-97
5-98
5-99
5-100
BOARD OF HEALTH
wages (7/3)
expense
hazardous waste collections
off set account
Appropriated
FY97
232,401.00
49,670.00
110,250.00
625,067.00
286,195.00
267,000.00
592,032.00
216,865.00
2,616,352.00
79,448.00
(350,000.00)
2,746,473.00
131,906.00
57,173.00
(388,800.00)
2,225,550.00
300,000.00
17,760.00
85,950.00
6,365.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
5,652,875.00
Request
FY98
256,587.00
50,650.00
110,250.00
621,565.00
339,540.00
371,000.00
621,356.00
161,925.00
Finance Comm.
FY98 Source
256,587.00
50,650.00
621,565.00
339,540.00
601,374.74
161,925.00
off set rcpts.
110,250.00
off set rcpts.
371,000.00
2,756,120.00 2,244,651.74 501,468.26
79,448.00
(390,000.00)
2,778.065.00
126,406.00
57,173.00
(390,000.00)
2,011,277.00
509,213.00
18,500.00
87,670.00
6,524.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
5,676,526.00
259,021.00 264,709.00
19,600.00 19,990.00
430.72 700.00 700.00
26,983.00 26,983.00 26,983.00
162,682.00 169,669.00 178,931.00
49,407.00 49,435.00 38,542.00
21,567.00 27,000.00 27,000.00
88, 546.00 119, 000.00 119,000.00
38
79,448.00
(330,000.00)
2,778,065.00
126,406.00
57,173.00
(390,000.00)
2,011,277.00
18,500.00
87,670.00
6,524.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
off set rcpts.
509,213.00
5,167,313.00 509,213.00
264,709.00&
19,990.00
700.00
16,657.18
recy. acct.
10,325.82
178,931.00
38,542.00
27,000.00& off set recpts.
119,000.00
Actual
Item # Title FY96
HUMAN SERVICES
5-101 Council on Alcoholism 5,249.00
5-102 Child Development (Head Start) 4,793.00
5-103 Legal Services of Cape Cod 1,600.00
5-104 Cape Cod Human Services 24,195.96
5-105 Nauset Workshop 10,280.00
5-106 nursing services 18,497.80
5-107 Consumer Assistance 1,000.00
5-108 Independence House 6,216.00
5-109 Info Line & Connect 500.00
5-110 Sight Loss Inc. 1,250.00
5-111 Handicapped Commission 742.22
5-112 Cape Cod AIDS Council 1,164.00
VETERANS
5-116 expense 20,074.74
TOTAL MUNICIPAL INSP.
PUBLIC WORKS
wages (2)
expense
CEMETERY
wages (4/6)
expense
ENGINEERING
wages (8)
expense
HIGHWAY
wages (16/3)
overtime
machinery repair
expense
sweeping
SNOW & ICE
5-83 wages
5-84 expense
5-85
5-86
PARK
wages (7/20)
expense
off set account
SANITATION
wages (9/10)
expense
off set account
TREES
expense
greenhead fly
738,163.11
93,366.00
2,308.00
133,513.95
18, 369.93
300,483.00
15,871.00
467,235.00
5,647.00
48,998.00
88,941.00
84,750.00
84,558.00
330,563.00
300,204.93
64,095.12
20,594.76
271,580.00
322,565.00
122,904.00
16,823.00
1,092.00
Appropriated Request Finance Comm.
FY97 FY98 FY98 Source
5,249.00 5,249.00
4,793.00 4,793.00
1,800.00 1,800.00
24,196.00 24,196.00
10,280.00 10,280.00
19,566.00 20,341.00
1,000.00 1,000.00
7,078.00 7,441.00
500.00 500.00
1,500.00 1,600.00
1,000.00 1,000.00
1,164.00 750.00
50,000.00
799,534.00
97,631.00
3,100.00
138,612.00
18,440.00
315,537.00
15,900.00
494, 853.00
5,700.00
49,000.00
145,000.00
73,000.00
39,100.00
92,500.00
5,249.00
4,793.00
1,800.00
24,196.00
10,280.00
20,341.00
1,000.00
7,441.00
500.00
1,600.00
1,000.00
1,164.00
50,000.00 50,000.00
804,805.00 675,893.18 129,325.82
97,956.00
3,100.00
143,443.00
18,810.00
317,078.00
16,218.00
494,856.00
8,000.00
49,000.00
145,000.00
85,000.00
39,200.00
93,100.00
321,185.00 323,540.00
65,500.00 67,410.00
35,600.00 35,800.00
287,460.00 287,460.00
226,892.00 226,892.00
1,426,240.00 1,263,340.00
18,800.00
1,490.00
39
18,800.00
1,490.00
97,956.00
3,100.00
cem. perp. care
106,228.00 12,000.00
Walter Gifford fund
25,215.00
18,810.00
317,078.00
16,218.00
494,856.00
8,000.00
49,000.00
95,000.00
85,000.00
39,200.00
93,100.00
323,540.00
67,410.00
off set rcpts.
35,800.00
287,480.00&
226,892.00& off set rcpts.
1,263,340.00
18,800.00
1,490.00
Item # Title
TRANSFER STATION
5-87 wages (4/3)
5-88 expense
SEPTAGE PLANT
5-89 expense
WATER
wages (22)
overtime
expense
5-90 TOTAL WAGES
5-92 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
DEBT SERVICE
5-142 Regular Debt 3,720,478.00
5-143 Exempt Debt 1,163,646.00
TOTAL DEBT 4,884,124.00
GRAND TOTAL 24,579,679.85
Actual
FY96
155,297.00
2,745,491.00
1,203,052.00
628,547.90
28, 904.00
495,120.78
2,229,481.78
1,158,933.83
8,050,875.37
Appropriated
FY97
Request Finance Comm.
FY98 FY98
167,400.00 173,900.00
2,914,974.00 3,057,017.00
963,600.00 963,600.00
673,386.00
41,217.00
552,998.33
2,375,581.00
1,170,120.33
9,185,115.33
4,024,263.00
1,185,468.00
5,209,731.00
680,155.00
41,494.00
554,392.00
2,393,982.00
1,186,112.00
9,206,051.00
4,034,115.00
1,748,355.00
5,782,470.00
27,255,563.33 28,112,611.00
ARTICLE 6: To see what sums of money the Town
will vote to raise or take from available funds and appro-
priate to purchase and equip the following goods, or ser-
vices, and to authorize the Selectmen to sell, trade, lease
DEPT.
6-1 Assessors
6-2 Data Proc.
6-3 Structures
6-4 Police
6-5 Engineering
6-6 Fire
6-7 Highway
6-8 Recreation
6-9 Police
6-10 Nat'l Resources
6-11
6-12
6-13
Cemetery and
Fire
Sanitation
Fire
6-14 Fire
6-15 Fire
680,155.00 *
41,494.00 *
554,392.00 *
2,395,967.00
1,229,212.00
3,625,179.00
2,740,663.00
1,548,355.00
4,289,018.00
19,879,903.92
Source
Enterprise Fund
173,900.00
3,057,017.00
Enterprise Fund
963,600.00
211,115.00
5,319,757.00
5,530,872.00
Available Fund
1,293,452.00
200,000.00
1,493,452.00
8,183,121.08
or exchange, or otherwise dispose of old equipment or
vehicles deemed advisable and in the best interests of
the Town.
ITEM
Revaluation
Municipal -wide Upgrades/Maintenance
Town Buildings Maintenance
Vehicles (6)
Drainage
Upgrade Radio System
Roadways and Sidewalks
Buoys. Float. Lines & Tackle Replacement
New Telephone Communications Systems
Lease Purchase - Year One of Three
Highway
Reolace/Provide Firefighter Gear
Loader Payment
Replace Squad 50 - 1973 Ford
(Year One of Two)
Replace R 53 - 1988 Ford
(Year One of Two)
Infectious Disease Program
TOTAL
REQUESTED
$ 165,000.00 (M)
$ 100,000.00 (N/M)
$ 75,000.00 (M)
$ 162,636.00 (R)
$ 125,000.00 (M)
$ 24,500.00 (N)
$ 245,000.00 (M)
$ 22,500.00 (R)
$ 22,000.00 (N)
$ 41,000.00 (R)
$ 17,000.00 (R)
$ 3,142.00 (M)
$ 60,000.00 (R)*
$ 60,000.00 (R)*
$ 20,000.00 (N)*
1,142,778.00
(N) New
(R) Replacement
(M)Maintenance
Underline = Second year request (FY '97)
Underline & Italics = 3rd year request (FY '96)
*Will be funded through the Ambulance Receipts Account, reserved for appropriation
40
FINCOM
$ 165,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 162,636.00
$ 125,000.00
$ 24,500.00
$ 245,000.00
$ 22,500.00
$ 22,000.00
$ 41,000.00
$ 17,000.00
$ 3,142.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 1,142.778.00
Capital Exemption Requests
6-16 Park Dept. Constructing a Bathhouse and
Concession at Seagull Beach
Repairs & Improvements
to the Seagull Beach Parking Lot
6-17 Packet Landing Marina
Replacement and Upgrade
6-18 Improvements at the Bass Hole Pavilion
6-20 Engineering and Dredging
at Englewood Marina
TOTAL
Park Dept.
Nat'l Resources
Park Dept.
Nat'l Resources
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 6.
On motion made by Paul Beatty, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move that the town vote to transfer from avail-
able funds and appropriate the sums of money listed in
the column titled Finance committee for line items 6-1
through 6-15 totaling $1,142,778.00.
The vote on Article 6 carried unanimously.
8:13 P.M.
ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise, or
transfer from available funds and appropriate the
$13,027,980 as shown in the column titled "Certified FY
'98" to fund the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School Dis-
trict for FY '98.
Actual
FY96
$12,149,688
Budgeted
FY97
$12,514,178
Certified
FY98
$13,027,980
(Dennis Yarmouth School Committee)
Acting on Article 7.
On motion made by Carol McGuire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 7 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article raise and appropriate the sum of
$13,027,980.00.
The vote on Article 7 carried unanimously.
8:25 P.M.
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum of
$741,619 money to fund the Town of Yarmouth's share of
the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District
budget for FY '98 as shown in the column titled "Certi-
fied FY '98".
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$ 200,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 90,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 425.000.00
Actual
FY96
$584,723
Appropriated
FY97
$635,471
$ 200,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 90,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 425,000.00
Certified
FY98
$741,619
(Cape Cod Technical High School)
Acting on Article 8.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 8 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article raise and appropriate the sum of
$741,619.00.
The vote on Article 8 carried unanimously.
8:28 P.M.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
take from available funds and appropriate a sum of money
to pay bills of prior years as provided by Chapter 44, Sec-
tion 64 of the Massachusetts General Laws and to act
upon any other bills that may properly come before this
meeting.
4/5's Vote
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 9.
On motion made by Roy Morton, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move Article 9 as printed in the warrant and
to fund such article transfer from available funds and
appropriate the sum of $2,765.96.
The vote on Article 9 carried unanimously.
8:54 P.M.
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum of
$3,196,000.00 for the use of the Water Department for
the purpose set forth in the Acts of 1928, Chapter 146, or
under Mass. General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 69B, as
appropriate.
1. Water Meter Replacement
2. Distribution Improvements
3. Repairs to the System
4. Technical Services
5. Pump Replacement
6. New Vehicle
7. Vehicle Replacement
8. Auxiliary Engine Replacement
9. Offset For Tank Painting
10. Construct New Water Dept. Facility
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 10.
$ 200,000
$ 300,000
$ 100,000
$ 25,000
$ 20,000
$ 15,000
$ 50,000
$ 20,000
$ 50,000
$ 2,416,000
$3,196,000
On motion made by Richard Crowley, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 10 as printed in the warrant
with the following change: item #10 to read $350,000.00
thereby, changing the total to be transferred to
$1,130,000.00 and to fund such article transfer such sum
from funds reserved for Water Department expenditure.
The vote on Article 10 carried unanimously.
8:56 P.M.
1. Water Meter Replacement
2. Distribution Improvements
3. Repairs to the System
4. Technical Services
5. Pump Replacement
6. New Vehicle
7. Vehicle Replacement
8. Auxiliary Engine Replacement
9. Offset For Tank Painting
10. Construct New Water Dept. Facility
$ 200,000
$ 300,000
$ 100,000
$ 25,000
$ 20,000
$ 15,000
$ 50,000
$ 20,000
$ 50,000
$ 350,000
$1,130,000
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)
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Acting on Article 11.
On motion made by Richard Crowley, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 11 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article transfer and appropriate the sum
of $110,636.00 from funds reserved as service connec-
tion receipts.
The vote on Article 11 carried unanimously.
8:57 P.M.
ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to appro-
priate the sum of $25,000 for payment of medical bills of
Yarmouth police officers and firefighters who were injured
in the line of duty, as provided for under Chapter 41, Sec-
tion 100 of the Massachusetts General Laws and to de-
termine whether such appropriation shall be raised by
taxation or transferred from available funds.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 12.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 12 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article transfer and appropriate the sum
of $25,000.00 from available funds.
The vote on Article 12 carried unanimously.
8:58 P.M.
ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote that
$15,500,000 is appropriated for the closure of the
Yarmouth Landfill and its reuse for various municipal pur-
poses, including related engineering and other design
services, relocation of buildings and areas within the land-
fill and the purchase of related equipment, including with-
out limitation all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of
Chapter 29C of the General Laws; that to meet this ap-
propriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $15,500,000 un-
der the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44 and/or
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 29C, such bor-
rowing being exempt from the limitation on total taxes
imposed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59,
Section 21C (Proposition 2 1/2) pursuant to the vote of
the town passed with respect to Question 2 at the April
10,1995 annual town election; that such bonds or notes
shall be general obligations of the town unless the Trea-
surer with the approval of the Selectmen determines that
they should be issued as limited obligations and may be
secured by local system revenues as defined in Section
1 of Chapter 29C; that the Treasurer with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow all or a
portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Water
Pollution Abatement Trust established pursuant to Chap-
ter 29C and in connection therewith to enter into a loan
agreement and/or security agreement with the Trust and
otherwise to contract with the Trust and the Department
of environmental Protection with respect to such loan and
for any federal or state aid available for the project or for
the financing thereof; that the Board of Selectmen is au-
thorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with
the Department of Environmental Protection; and that the
Board of Selectmen is authorized to take any other ac-
tion necessary to carry out this project.
2/3rds Vote
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 13.
On motion made by Herbert Schnitzer, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 13 as printed in the warrant
with the following change: delete $15,500,000.00" wher-
ever it occurs and replace it with "$12,000,000.00".
On motion made by Francis Worrell, and duly sec-
onded, to move to indefinitely postpone Article 13. Mr.
Worrell withdrew his motion.
On motion made by Herbert Schnitzer, and duly
seconded, to amend Article 13 from $12,000,000.00 to
$6,200,000.00. After a long debate Mr. Schnitzer with-
drew his amendment and made a motion to lay Article 13
on the table and bring it back at the end of the Special
Town Meeting on April 9, 1997.
The vote carried unanimously.
10:28 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded to suspend
the Annual Town Meeting until after the Special Town
Meeting is completed on April 9, 1997.
10:28 P.M.
Annual Town Meeting
MATTACHEESE MIDDLE SCHOOL
April 9, 1997
The second session of the Annual Town Meeting
came to order at 7:05 P.M. on April 9, 1997.
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The following Tellers were sworn in:
James Quirk, Jr., Head Teller
Richard Neitz
Donald J. Sullivan
Phillip W. Morris, Jr.
Arthur M. Connelly
Janice Martin
Continuing on Article 13.
On motion made by Robert Sullivan, and duly sec-
onded, to amend Article 13 to read $11,725,000.00 by
eliminating all expenses referring to the club house ex-
cept the elevator.
The amendment does not carry.
Yes - 36 No - 237
8:06 P.M.
On motion made by Charles Moser, and duly sec-
onded, to amend Article 13 to read $6,000,000.00 remov-
ing all golf and any other associated recreational items.
The amendment does not carry.
8:15 P.M.
The vote on Article 13 carried unanimously.
8:16 P.M.
After Article 17, a motion made by Michael Stone,
and duly seconded, to reconsider Article 13.
The vote on reconsider of Article 13 does not carry.
9:30 P.M.
ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
transfer from available funds and appropriate $13,000 to
be used for fireworks and/or celebration as authorized
under Chapter 40 Section 5, subsection 27 of the Mas-
sachusetts General Laws.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 14.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee does not recom-
mend and the Selectmen recommend by 3-2, to move
Article 14 as printed in the warrant and to fund such ar-
ticle transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum
of $13,000.00.
On motion made by Janet Butler, and duly sec-
onded, to amend Article 14 to see if the town will vote to
transfer from available funds and appropriate $13,000.00
to be used for fireworks and/or celebration including the
Yarmouth Seaside Festival as authorized under Chapter
40 Section 5, subsection 27 of the Massachusetts Gen-
eral Laws.
The vote on Article 14 as amended carried by the
requisite majority.
8:44 P.M.
ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to delete
Chapter 44 Section 4 of the Town of Yarmouth Code and
replace it with the following:
Chapter 44-4. All deeds, conveyances, leases, dis-
charges of mortgages, bonds, agreements, contracts or
other instruments which shall be given by the town shall,
unless other provision is made by law, by vote taken at a
Town Meeting, or by vote of the Board of Selectmen, be
executed by not less than a majority of the Board of Se-
lectmen on behalf of the town and shall be sealed with
the common seal of the town. By majority vote, the Board
of Selectmen may authorize the Town Administrator to
execute any such instrument on behalf of the town.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 15.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 15 as printed in the warrant.
On motion made by Edmund Kling, to amend to read
as a majority vote as a full Board of the Board of Select-
men.
The vote on the amendment of Article 15 carried
unanimously.
8:48 P.M.
The vote on Article 15 as amended carried unani-
mously.
8:49 P.M.
Chapter 44-4. All deeds, conveyances, leases, dis-
charges of mortgages, bonds, agreements, contracts or
other instruments which shall be given by the town shall,
unless other provision is made by law, by vote taken at a
Town Meeting, or by vote of the Board of Selectmen, be
executed by not less than a majority of the full Board of
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Selectmen on behalf of the town and shall be sealed with
the common seal of the town. By majority vote, the full
Board of Selectmen may authorize the Town Administra-
tor to execute any such instrument on behalf of the town.
ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVED
July 1, 1997
ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
Chapter 44, Section 53G of the Massachusetts General
Laws to allow the imposition of reasonable fees by a per-
mit granting authority to cover costs associated with con-
sultants to assist with the review of a permit application.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 16.
On motion made by John Howard, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 16 as printed in the warrant.
jority.
The vote on Article 16 carried by the requisite ma -
8:52 P.M.
ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to adopt a
charter for the Town of Yarmouth as follows, and further,
direct the Board of Selectmen to submit such charter to
the Massachusetts State Legislature for final approval:
TOWN OF YARMOUTH CHARTER
CHAPTER 1
Section 1-1 - Incorporation and Powers:
1-1-1 The inhabitants of the Town of Yarmouth,
within the territorial limits established by law, shall con-
tinue to be a body corporate and politic under the name
"Town of Yarmouth".
Section 1-2
1-2-1 This instrument shall be known and may be
cited as the Town of Yarmouth Home Rule Charter.
Section 1-3 - Division of Powers:
1-3-1 The legislative powers of the Town shall be
vested in a town meeting open to all voters. The adminis-
tration of the fiscal, prudential, and municipal affairs of
the Town shall be vested in an executive branch headed
by a Board of Selectmen.
Section 1-4 - Powers of the Town -
Intent of the Voters:
1-4-1 It is the intent of the voters of the Town of
Yarmouth, through the adoption of the Charter, to secure
for the Town of Yarmouth all of the powers possible un-
der the constitution and the general laws of the Com-
monwealth, as fully and as completely as though each
such power were specifically and individually enumerated
herein.
Section 1-5 - Interpretation of Powers:
1-5-1 The powers of the Town under the Charter
shall be construed liberally in favor of the Town and the
specific mention of any particular power is not intended
to limit the general powers of the Town as stated in Sec-
tion 1-4.
Section 1-6 - Intergovernmental Relations:
1-6-1 The Town may enter into agreements with
any other agency of municipal government, agency of
the Commonwealth, other states, or the United States
Government to perform jointly, by contract, or otherwise,
any of its powers or functions and may participate in the
financing thereof.
CHAPTER 2
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 2-1 - Open Town Meeting:
2-1-1 The legislative powers of the Town shall be
vested in a Town Meeting open to all voters. A quorum
for conducting town business shall be set by By-law.
Section 2-2 - Presiding Officers:
2-2-1 A Moderator, elected as provided in Chapter
3, shall preside and regulate the proceedings of each
session of the Town Meeting.
Section 2-3 - Annual Town Meeting:
2-3-1 The Annual Town Meeting shall be held on a
date fixed by By-law and at such time and place as the
Board of Selectmen shall designate.
Section 2-4 - Special Town Meetings:
2-4-1 Special Town Meetings may be held at the
call of the Board of Selectmen at such times as it may
deem appropriate and whenever a Special Town Meet-
ing is requested by voters in accordance with procedures
established by Section 2-7 of this Charter.
Section 2-5 - Warrants:
2-5-1 Every Town Meeting shall be called by a war-
rant issued by the Board of Selectmen which shall state
the time and place at which the Town Meeting is to con-
vene, and by separate articles, the subjects which are to
be acted upon. Publication and distribution of warrants
for Town Meeting shall be in accordance with By-law of
the town governing such matters.
Section 2-6 - Articles Having Fiscal Implications:
2-6-1 All proposed operating expenses shall be in-
cluded in a single article in the Annual Town Meeting
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Warrant. All proposed Capital Improvement Expenditures
shall also be included in another, single article in the An-
nual Town Meeting Warrant.
2-6-2 The Board of Selectmen and the Finance
Committee shall review and comment on all articles call-
ing for the appropriation of funds that are to be consid-
ered at any Annual or Special Town Meeting.
Section 2-7 - Initiative:
2-7-1 By written petition to the Board of Select-
men, ten (10) voters may secure the inclusion of an ar-
ticle in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, pro-
vided that such petition shall be submitted in accordance
with By-law governing Town Meeting Warrants.
2-7-2 By written petition to the Board of Select-
men, any one hundred (100) voters may secure the inclu-
sion of an article for the warrant of any Special Town
Meeting, provided that such petition shall be submitted
in accordance with By-law governing Town Meeting War-
rants.
Section 2-8 - Town Meeting:
2-8-1 Town officers, members of boards and com-
missions, department heads, or their duly designated rep-
resentatives, shall attend Town Meeting for the purpose
of furnishing information when proposals affecting their
particular office, board, commission, or department are
included in the warrant.
2-8-2 The Town Clerk shall prepare, in consultation
with the Moderator, Rules of Parliamentary Procedure in
simplified form, which shall be made available for distri-
bution to all those requesting them, to new voters at time of
registration, and to those in attendance at Town Meetings.
2-8-3 No person shall speak twice on the same
question until all those wishing to speak thereon have
done so, nor shall any person speak for more than five
minutes at one time, except by permission of the Town
Meeting, provided, however, that the restrictions shall
apply neither to those persons required to be in atten-
dance under provision of 2-8-1, nor those persons mak-
ing the original motion under any article.
2-8-4 The Board of Selectmen shall, by recorded
vote in the warrant, indicate its recommendations on all
articles.
2-8-5 No Article at an Annual or Special Town Meet-
ing can be reconsidered before one (1) additional Article
has been acted upon or fifteen (15) minutes has passed,
whichever is later. This provision shall not apply to the
last Article in any warrant.
2-8-6 No motion, the effect of which would be to
dissolve the Town Meeting, shall be in order until every
article in the warrant has been duly considered and acted
upon. This requirement shall not preclude the postpone-
ment or consideration of any motion to adjourn the meet-
ing to a stated time and place.
2-8-7 All special committees created by any Town
Meeting shall make a report in accordance with the sched-
ule set by the Town Meeting action which created the
committee. Written copies of such reports shall be sub-
mitted to the Town Clerk, Town Administrator, and the
Board of Selectmen and shall be published in full or in
summary form in the next Annual Town Report.
CHAPTER 3
Section 3-1 - The Board of Selectmen and
Other Elected Officers:
3-1-1 A board of five (5) Selectmen shall be elected
at -large for three-year overlapping terms.
3-1-2 No Selectmen may hold any other elected or
appointed town office.
3-1-3 Vacancies in the office of Selectmen shall be
filled by special election within ninety (90) days, in accor-
dance with the provisions of the General Laws.
3-1-4 The Board of Selectmen shall hold at least
two regularly scheduled meetings per month.
Section 3-2 - Policy Leadership:
3-2-1 The Board of Selectmen shall serve as the
chief executive goal setting and policy making agency of
the Town, and as such shall appoint an administrator to
carry these day to day policies.
Section 3-3 -Executive Powers:
3-3-1 Except as otherwise provided by this Char-
ter, all executive powers of the Town shall be vested in
the Board of Selectmen and it shall have all the powers
and duties given to Boards of Selectmen under the con-
stitution and General Laws, and such additional powers
and duties as may be authorized by this Charter, By-law,
or Town Meeting vote.
3-3-2 The Board of Selectmen shall be a licensing
board for the Town and shall have the power to issue
licenses as authorized by law, to make all necessary rules
and regulations regarding the issuance of such licenses
and to attach conditions and to impose restrictions on
any such licenses as it deems to be in the public interest,
and to enforce all laws, rules, regulations, and restric-
tions relating to all such businesses for which it issues
licenses.
3-3-3 Members of the Board of Selectmen shall
possess no individual authority unless such authority shall
have previously been granted by a vote of the said Board
of Selectmen.
3-3-4 The Board of Selectmen shall cause the Char-
ter, By-laws, and Rules and Regulations for the govern-
ment of the Town to be enforced and shall cause an up-
to-date record of all of its official acts to be kept.
Section 3-4 - Appointments:
3-4-1 The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Town
Administrator by affirmative vote of at least 2/3rds of the
members of the Board of Selectmen.
3-4-2 The Town Administrator shall submit the
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names of not less than three candidates to the Board of
Selectmen for Department Head final interviews and sub-
sequent appointments. The group of Department Heads
shall include those who are compensated on a salary
rather than an hourly basis. The Town Administrator shall
appoint all other compensated Town personnel.
3-4-3 The Board of Selectmen shall appoint Town
Counsel by affirmative vote of at least four (4) members
of the Board of Selectmen.
3-4-4 The Board shall appoint such other town of-
ficers and members of multi -member bodies, for which
no other provision is made in this Charter.
3-4-5 The Board of Selectmen shall appoint the
Board of Registrars of Voters and election officials.
3-4-6 All appointed boards, committees and com-
missions shall be responsible to the Board of Selectmen
for policy matters and responsible to the Town Adminis-
trator for all administrative items.
3-4-7 The Finance Committee members shall be
appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,
the Chairman of the Finance Committee, and the Town
Moderator, as provided for in the Town By-law 47-4. All
other functions and responsibilities of the Finance Com-
mittee shall be as outlined in Section 47-4 of the Town of
Yarmouth Code.
Section 3-5 - Administration:
3-5-1 The responsibility for the administration of
the Town affairs shall be vested in the Town Administra-
tor who shall be the Chief Administrator of the Town.
Section 3-6 - Prohibitions:
3-6-1 No member of the Board of Selectmen shall
serve on any appointed town board established by this
Charter or by By-law, for which the Board of Selectmen
is the appointing authority, except by an affirmative vote
of 2/3rds of the members of the Board of Selectmen.
Section 3-7 - Powers In Intergovernmental
Relations:
3-7-1 Members of the Board of Selectmen will rep-
resent the Town on regional and/or intermunicipal com-
mittees, or may designate a town employee or other per-
son to represent the Town.
Section 3-8 - Other Officers And Town Boards:
3-8-1 There shall be a Town Moderator elected for
a term of three (3) years at an annual town election.
3-8-2 The Town Moderator shall be the presiding
officer of town meetings as provided in Chapter 2 of this
Charter, shall regulate its proceedings and shall perform
such other duties as may be provided by General Laws,
this Charter, By-laws, or vote of Town Meeting. He shall
appoint members to special committees as designated
by Town Meeting vote.
3-8-3 There shall be a Town Clerk appointed by the
Board of Selectmen.
3-8-4 The Town Clerk shall be the keeper of the
vital statistics for the Town, the custodian of the Town
Seal, and all town official records, shall administer the
oath of office to all town officers, elected and appointed,
shall issue permits and licenses required by law, shall
supervise and manage the conduct of elections, shall
serve as Clerk of Town Meeting, and shall have all other
powers and duties which are given to Town Clerks by
General Laws, this Charter, By-law, or Town Meeting vote,
consistent with the provisions of this Charter.
Section 3-9 - Codification Of By-laws And Regulations:
3-9-1 The Board of Selectmen shall cause a com-
pilation of By-laws and regulations to be made within
twelve (12) months of the adoption of this Charter, and
cause the compilation to be updated at least every five
(5) years.
Section 3-10 - Charter Revisions:
3-10-1 At least once every ten (10) years, a special
committee shall be appointed by the Town Moderator,
for the purpose of reviewing the provisions of the Charter
and to make a report, with recommendations to the Town
Meeting, concerning any proposed amendments or revi-
sion which said committee may deem to be necessary or
desirable.
CHAPTER 4
Section 4-1 - Town Administrator;
Job Description & Duties:
4-1-1 The Board of Selectmen, by an affirmative
vote of at least 2/3rds of the members, shall appoint a
Town Administrator to serve a term of not less than three
years and shall fix the salary for such a person and have
a contract with such person as provided by Chapter 41,
Section 108E of the General Laws. The Town Adminis-
trator shall not have served in an elective office in the
town government for at least twelve (12) months prior to
the appointment.
Section 4-2 - Qualification:
4-2-1 The Town Administrator shall be appointed
on the basis of education, experience, executive and ad-
ministrative qualifications. The professional qualifications
shall be established by the Board of Selectmen and may
be revised if necessary.
Section 4-3 - Powers and Duties:
4-3-1 The Town Administrator shall be the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Town and shall be respon-
sible for administering and coordinating all employees,
activities, and departments placed by General Laws or
By-laws under the control of the Board of Selectmen and
the Town Administrator. The Administrator shall imple-
ment the goals and carry out the policies of the Board of
Selectmen.
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4-3-2 The Administrator shall devote full time to
the duties of the office and shall not hold any other public
office, elective or appointive, nor be engaged in any other
business, occupation or profession while serving in such
office unless such action is approved, in advance and in
writing, by the Board of Selectmen.
4-3-3 The powers and duties of the Town Adminis-
trator shall include but are not limited to the following:
A. Attendance at all meetings of the Board of Se-
lectmen, unless excused at the Town Administrator's re-
quest, and the right to speak but not to vote at all such
meetings.
B. Keep the Board of Selectmen fully informed as
to the needs of the Town, and to recommend to the Se-
lectmen, for adoption by it, such measures requiring ac-
tion by it or by the Town as the Town Administrator deems
necessary or expedient.
C. Inform the Selectmen on all departmental op-
erations, fiscal affairs, general problems, and administra-
tive action, and to this end submit periodic reports.
D. Keep the Selectmen fully informed of the avail-
ability of all sources of outside funding, both public and
private, including inter -governmental grants, so-called "In
Lieu of" payments, gifts, grants, contributions, and oth-
erwise, giving special consideration as to how any such
funding source might relate to the short and long range
needs of the Town.
E. Prepare and present to the Board of Selectmen,
a draft annual budget for the Town, and a proposed capi-
tal outlay program.
F. Administer during the fiscal year the annual op-
erating budget and capital outlay appropriations as voted
by the Town to assure all such funds are expended or
committed in accordance with General Laws, By-laws,
and the Town Meeting votes relating thereto. The Town
Administrator, with the approval of the Selectmen, shall
have the authority to transfer funds within the budget as
long as the total budget is not increased.
G. Act as the chief procurement officer for the Town.
H. Develop, keep and update annually a full and
complete inventory of all real and personal property of
the Town.
I. Possess the right to attend and speak at any regu-
lar meeting of any town multi -member body.
J. Negotiate collective bargaining contracts on be-
half of the Board of Selectmen, unless the Town Admin-
istrator, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, shall
have designated another negotiator or negotiating team.
All such contracts shall be subject to the approval of the
Board of Selectmen.
K. Coordinate the activities of all town agencies
serving under the office of the Town Administrator and
the office of the Board of Selectmen with those under the
control of other officers and multi -member bodies elected
directly by the voters. For this purpose, the Town Admin-
istrator shall have authority to require the persons so
elected, or their representatives, to meet with the Town
Administrator, at reasonable times, for the purpose of ef-
fecting coordination and cooperation among all agencies
of the Town.
L. Attend all sessions of all town meetings and an-
swer all questions directed to the Town Administrator
which relate to that office.
M. Perform such duties as assigned by By-law or
vote of the Board of Selectmen.
Section 4-4 - Powers of Appointment:
4-4-1 Department Heads, with the exception of
Police, will employ, terminate, and discipline employees
under their departmental jurisdiction, with the approval
of the Town Administrator. Employees of the Police De-
partment shall be subject to confirmation of appointment,
final promotional interviews and disciplinary hearings with
the Board of Selectmen.
4-4-2 All appointments made or approved by the
Town Administrator shall become effective no later than
the fifteenth day following the day on which notice of the
proposed appointment is filed with the Board of Select-
men, unless four (4) members of the Board of Selectmen
shall vote to reject such an appointment within such pe-
riod.
4-4-3 The Town Administrator shall have the au-
thority to appoint special single purpose committees af-
ter notifying the Board of Selectmen.
Section 4-5 - Personnel Administration:
4-5-1 The Town Administrator shall administer and
enforce collective bargaining agreements, personnel poli-
cies and practices, rules and regulations and personnel
regulations adopted by the Town Board of Selectmen.
4-5-2 The Town Administrator shall in conjunction
with the Personnel Board, prepare, maintain, and keep
current a plan establishing the personnel staffing require-
ments for each Town agency, except those under the ju-
risdiction of the School Committee.
4-5-3 The creation of any new full time compen-
sated position shall require approval by the Selectmen,
and such action shall not be effective until the position
has been funded by Town meeting vote.
Section 4-6 - Administrative Reorganization:
4-6-1 The Town Administrator may recommend to
the Board of Selectmen and implement, with the
Selectmen's approval, reorganization of any department
or position placed by this Charter under the Town
Administrator's direction or supervision, except as other-
wise provided by general laws, by-laws, or this Charter.
Section 4-7 - Evaluation:
4-7-1 At least three Selectmen shall annually evalu-
ate the performance of the Town Administrator. The Se-
lectmen shall adopt a written set of procedures and cri-
teria which shall form the basis for the evaluation.
4-7-2 The Board of Selectmen shall provide a copy
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of the evaluation to the Town Administrator and a copy
shall be kept on file in the office of the Board of Select-
men for examination by the public.
Section 4-8 - Removal:
4-8-1 The Board of Selectmen, by the affirmative
vote of at least 2/3rds of the members, may initiate the
removal of the Town Administrator by adopting a resolu-
tion to that effect. Said resolution shall state the reason
therefore, provided that no such resolution shall be
adopted within sixty days following any Town election.
Any such resolution shall be adopted only at a regularly
scheduled public meeting and in open session.
4-8-2 The adoption of said resolution shall serve to
suspend the Town Administrator for not more than forty-
five days, during which the salary shall continue to be
paid. A copy of such resolution shall be delivered in hand,
forthwith to the Town Administrator or sent by registered
mail, return receipt requested to the Administrator's last
known address.
4-8-3 Within five days following receipt of such reso-
lution, the Town Administrator may file a written request
for a public hearing with the Board of Selectmen. Upon
receipt of such request, the Board of Selectmen shall
schedule a public hearing within two weeks. At least seven
days prior to the public hearing, the Board shall advertise
the hearing in a local newspaper and shall cause identi-
cal notices stating the purpose, location, time, and date to
be posted in the Town Hall and in every post office in Town.
4-8-4 The Town Moderator shall preside at any such
hearing.
4-8-5 At any such hearing the reasons for the re-
moval shall first be read aloud. The Town Administrator
shall then have the right to respond, personally, or through
counsel. The Board of Selectmen and the Town Adminis-
trator shall have the power to compel testimony and to
subpoena any Town records.
4-8-6 Final removal of any Town Administrator shall
be effected by the affirmative vote of at least four mem-
bers of the Board of Selectmen at a public meeting, the
time and place of which are announced, held within seven
days of such hearing, if any. If no hearing has been re-
quested, final removal may be effected by affirmative vote
of at least four Selectmen, at a meeting of the Board of
Selectmen held not earlier than fourteen days after the
resolution initiating removal is adopted. The salary of the
Town Administrator shall be paid for a period of sixty days
after the vote effecting removal from the office or in ac-
cordance with the termination clause in the Town
Administrator's contract.
4-8-7 The Town Administrator shall provide the
Board of Selectmen with at least ninety days notice of
the Town Administrator's intent to resign. The Board of
Selectmen may shorten or waive this requirement.
Section 4-9 - Filling Vacancy:
4-9-1 When a vacancy arises in the office of
the Town Administrator, the Board of Selectmen shall
advertise the vacancy as soon as practical in local and
regional publications. The Board of Selectmen shall fill
the vacancy as quickly as possible, but in any case, within
six months.
Section 4-10 - Acting Town Administrator
4-10-1 During a vacancy caused by prolonged ill-
ness, suspension, removal, resignation or death of the
Town Administrator, the Board of Selectmen shall desig-
nate, within ten days of the vacancy, a Town employee or
other qualified person to exercise the powers and per-
form the duties of the Town Administrator. This designa-
tion shall be for a period not to exceed ninety days, and
may be renewed in the case of suspension, removal, res-
ignation, or death only once for an additional period not
to exceed ninety days.
4-10-2 The Town Administrator shall, subject to the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, and by letter filed
with the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk, desig-
nate a qualified Town officer or employee to exercise the
powers and perform the duties of the Town Administra-
tor during a temporary absence.
CHAPTER 5
TOWN BOARDS, COMMITTEES
AND COMMISSIONS
Section 5-1 - Powers:
5-1-1 Multi -member bodies shall possess and ex-
ercise all powers given to them under the Constitution
and General Laws of the Commonwealth, and shall have
and exercise such additional powers and duties as shall
be granted and delegated by this charter, by-law, or vote
of the Town meeting. Such committees or boards shall
report to the Board of Selectmen for policy matters and
report to the Town Administrator for administrative mat-
ters.
Section 5-2 - Organizations and Procedures:
5-2-1 All multi -member bodies shall: (A) organize
annually; (B) elect a chairperson and other necessary of-
ficers; (C) publish a quorum requirement for their meet-
ings in accordance with General Laws; (D) adopt rules of
procedure and voting; (E) maintain minutes and all other
records of proceedings, copies of which shall be a public
record and filed monthly with the Town Clerk; and (F) an-
nually submit a report for inclusion in the Annual Town
Report.
5-2-2 To maximize communication and coopera-
tion between the Board of Selectmen and the elected
and appointed Town boards. All multi -member bodies
shall meet with the Board of Selectmen at least annually.
5-2-3 All multi -member bodies, elected and ap-
pointed, shall conduct their meetings in accordance with
the open meeting provisions of the General Laws.
5-2-4 Except as provided in this charter nothing
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shall be deemed to prevent or prohibit a compensated
Town employee from serving on a multi -member body,
provided that such body shall have no administrative re-
sponsibility over any such employee, subject only to
Chapter 268A of the Massachusetts General Laws (con-
flict of interest statute).
5-2-5 Any person duly appointed to any office or
multi -member body shall take up the duties of the office
immediately; provided that such person first shall have
been sworn to the faithful performance of those duties
by the Town Clerk.
5-2-6 The absence, without appropriate explana-
tion, of a member from four consecutive meetings of any
appointed multi -member body shall serve to vacate the
office. The legitimacy of the explanation provided by the
absent member shall be determined by majority vote of
the multi -member board. When such a vacancy occurs,
the chairperson shall advise the appointive authority forth-
with, who shall fill the vacancy in a timely fashion within
ninety days in accordance with the general laws and this
charter.
Section 5-3 - Compensation:
5-3-1 Members of appointed multi -member boards
may receive such compensation as may be authorized
by the Town meeting. During the term for which a mem-
ber is appointed and for one year following expiration of
such term, no member of any appointed board under this
charter shall be eligible to accept any additional paid
position under any such multi -member board.
Section 5-4 - Change in Composition of
Appointed Multi -Member Bodies:
5-4-1 The Town meeting may, by By-law, enlarge
or decrease the number of persons to serve as members
of multi -member boards established under this chapter;
provided, however, that all such boards shall always con-
sist of an uneven number of members and no fewer than
three.
CHAPTER 6
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES
Section 6-1 - Submission of Budget and
Budget Message:
6-1-1 Annually, prior to the first day of October, the
Town Administrator shall establish and issue a budget
schedule which shall set forth the calendar dates relating
to the development of the annual operating budget for
the ensuing fiscal year.
6-1-2 The schedule shall be in accordance with
this charter unless deviation therefrom is recommended
by the Town Administrator and approved by the Board of
Selectmen and the Finance Committee.
6-1-3 Annually, prior to the first day of October, the
Town Administrator shall request and receive from the
Town Treasurer/Collector, the Town Accountant, the Board
of Selectmen, and the Board of Assessors the estimated
revenue for the ensuing fiscal year. Upon receipt of any
additional specific fiscal data provided by the Common-
wealth or any other source, the above officials shall re-
vise, update, and submit the data forthwith to the Town
Administrator.
6-1-4 Annually, prior to the first day of November,
the Board of Selectmen, after consulting with the Town
Administrator, shall issue a policy statement that shall
establish the general guidelines for the next Town bud-
get.
6-1-5 All department heads and all multi -member
bodies shall submit their budget requests to the Town
Administrator at least one hundred -fifty days before the
date of the annual town meeting.
6-1-6 At least one hundred -twenty days prior to
the scheduled date of the annual town meeting, the Town
Administrator shall submit to the Board of Selectmen and
the Finance Committee a comprehensive draft budget
for all Town functions for the ensuing fiscal year and an
accompanying draft budget message.
6-1-7 The draft budget message shall explain the
draft budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of what
specific projects are contemplated in the year ahead. It
shall: (A) outline the proposed financial policies of the Town
for the ensuing fiscal year; (B) describe the important fea-
tures of the budget; (C) indicate any major changes from
the current fiscal year in financial policies, expenditures,
and revenues, together with the reasons for such changes;
(D) summarize the Town debt position; (E) include such other
material as the Town Administrator may deem appropriate.
6-1-8 The draft budget shall provide a complete
financial plan for all Town funds and activities and shall
be in such form as the Town Administrator, in consulta-
tion with the Finance Committee, may establish. The draft
budget shall indicate proposed expenditures for current
operations and for capital projects during the ensuing fis-
cal year, detailed by each Town agency and by specific
purposes and projects.
Section 6-2 - Action on Proposed Budget:
6-2-1 The Finance Committee shall, within 60 days
following the submission of the draft budget by the Town
Administrator, recommend a proposed budget, with or
without amendments, and shall submit it to the Board of
Selectmen. In preparing its review, the committee may
require the Town Administrator, any Town department,
office, board, commission, or committee to appear or to
furnish it with appropriate additional financial reports and
budgetary information. The Board of Selectmen shall also
transmit the budget request of the School Committee,
with its recommendations thereon to the Finance Com-
mittee.
6-2-2 The Finance Committee shall conduct at least
one public hearing on the proposed budget, prior to Town
meeting, including the school budget, and shall issue
printed recommendations and detailed explanations of
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all financial articles in an annual Finance Committee Re-
port, which shall be published in a local newspaper at
least ten days prior to the scheduled date of the annual
Town meeting.
Section 6-3 - Budget Adoption:
6-3-1 The Town meeting shall adopt the annual op-
erating budget, with or without amendments prior to
the beginning of the fiscal year.
Section 6-4 - Capital Improvements Plan:
6-4-1 The Town Administrator shall prepare a five-
year capital improvements plan which shall be designed
to deal with unmet long-range needs, and to implement
the goals and objectives of the official town plan.
6-4-2 The capital improvements plan shall include
all town activities and departments.
6-4-3 The capital improvements plan shall include:
(A) A clear summary of its contents; (B) A list of all capital
improvements proposed to be undertaken during the next
five years, together with supporting data; (C) Cost esti-
mates, methods of financing, and recommended time
schedules; (D) The estimated annual cost of operating
and maintaining the facilities or equipment to be con-
structed or acquired. The above information may be re-
vised and shall be extended each year with regard to
capital improvements pending or in the process of con-
struction or acquisition.
6-4-4 The Town Administrator shall submit the capi-
tal improvements plan to the Board of Selectmen at least
one hundred fifty days prior to the date of the Annual
Town Meeting. The Board of Selectmen shall act thereon
within thirty days and shall then submit it to the Finance
Committee which shall issue its recommendations as part
of the annual Finance Committee report.
Section 6-5 - Notice of Public Hearing on
Capital Improvement Plan:
6-5-1 The Board of Selectmen shall publish, in one
or more local newspapers, the general summary of the
Capital Improvements Plan and a notice stating: (A) The
times and places where copies of the Capital Improve-
ments Plan are available for inspection and (B) The date,
time and place when the Board of Selectmen and the
Finance Committee shall conduct a joint public hearing
on said plan.
Section 6-6 - Capital Budget Committee:
6-6-1 A committee of 7 voters shall be appointed
by the Finance Committee to be known as the Capital
Budget Committee, in accordance with article 16 of the
annual Town Meeting held on April 7,1981.
6-6-2 The requirements of clause 6-6-1 may be
waived by a 4/5ths vote of the annual meeting.
Section 6-7 - Annual Audit:
6-7-1 Prior to the end of each fiscal Year, the Board
of Selectmen and the Town Administrator shall retain a
CPA or qualified accounting firm to conduct an indepen-
dent annual audit.
CHAPTER 7
ELECTIONS
Section 7-1 - Town Elections:
7-1-1 The regular election for all town offices shall
be by official ballot held on the date established by by-
law.
Section 7-2 - Town Elections to be Nonpartisan:
7-2-1 All town elections shall be non-partisan and
election ballots shall be printed without any party mark
or designation.
Section 7-3 - Eligibility of Voters:
7-3-1 Any voter shall be eligible for election to any
elective office or multi -member body of the town. How-
ever, no person shall hold, concurrently, more than one
paid executive or Town office.
Section 7-4 - Time of Taking Office:
7-4-1 Any person duly elected to any office or multi-
member body shall forthwith be sworn and assume the
duties of the office.
Section 7-5 - Recall Election:
7-5-1 Any recall election shall be conducted under
Massachusetts General Laws, Section 344 of the Acts of
1989.
CHAPTER 8
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Section 8-1 - Effective Date:
8-1-1 This Charter shall become fully effective the
first day of January in the year following the year of its
approval by a majority of the voters voting thereon.
Section 8-2 - Continuation of Existing Laws:
8-2-1 Except as specifically provided in this Char-
ter, all general laws, special laws, bylaws, votes, rules
and regulations of or pertaining to the Town of Yarmouth
which are not inconsistent with the provision of this Char-
ter shall continue in full force and effect until amended or
rescinded by due course of law or expire by their own
limitation.
Section 8-3 - Continuation of Government
8-3-1 Except as specifically provided in the Char-
ter, all committees, boards, commissions, councils, de-
partments, offices, and other agencies of the Town shall
continue in existence and their incumbents shall continue
to perform their duties until not REAPPOINTED, reelected
or elected or their duties have been transferred.
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Section 8-4 - Continuation of Personnel:
8-4-1 Any person serving in the employment of the
Town shall remain in such position and shall continue to
perform the duties of the office until provisions shall have
been made in accordance with this charter for the perfor-
mance of said duties by another person or agency; pro-
vided, however, that no person in the permanent, full-
time and part-time service of the Town shall forfeit pay
grade or time in service. All such persons shall be re-
tained in a capacity as similar to their former capacity as
it is practical so to do and shall be eligible for appoint-
ment to a position at a higher pay grade.
Section 8-5 - Transfer of Records and Property:
8-5-1 If a power or duty is reassigned as the result
of the provisions of this charter, the records, property,
and equipment necessary to fulfill said power or duty shall
likewise be reassigned to the newly responsible office or
agency.
8-5-2 Said transfer shall be carried out under the
direction of the Town Administrator.
Section 8-6 - Amending Charter:
8-6-1 This charter may be revised, amended, or
replaced in accordance with the procedures made avail-
able by Article 89 and Article 113 of the Amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth and any legisla-
tion enacted to implement said amendments.
Section 8-7 - Definitions:
8-7-1 Unless another meaning is clearly apparent,
from the manner in which the word is used, the following
words, as used in this charter shall have the following
meanings:
(A) Charter: The word "charter" shall mean this char-
ter and any amendments to it made through any of the
methods provided under Articles 89 and 113 of the
Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth.
(B) Town: The word "Town" shall mean the Town of
Yarmouth.
(C) Town agency: The words "Town agency" shall
mean any office, department, board, committee, or
commission of the Town government.
(D) Majority vote: The words "majority vote" shall
mean a majority of those present and voting; provided,
that a quorum of the body is present.
(E) Voters: The word "voters" shall mean the regis-
tered voters of the Town of Yarmouth.
(F) Multi -member body: The words "multi -member
body" shall mean any board, commission, or committee
of the Town consisting of two or more persons, whether
appointed or elected.
(G) Certification: The word "Certification" shall mean
that person has been declared elected and sworn to the
faithful performance of duty by the Town Clerk.
(H) The unavoidable use of masculine and feminine
nouns and pronouns in this charter shall be taken to mean
both masculine and feminine.
(I) Local newspaper: The words "Local Newspaper"
shall mean a newspaper of general circulation in the Town.
(J) General laws: The words "general laws" shall
mean Massachusetts General Laws, Official Edition.
(K) Appoint: The word "Appoint" means to select to
fill an office or to employ in the service of the Town.
Acting on Article 17.
On motion made by Bernard Nugent, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 17 as printed in the warrant
with the following two changes: 1. Chapter 4, Section 4-
3-3F, in the second sentence add the words "Finance
Committee". The sentence will read "The Town Adminis-
trator with the approval of Selectmen and the Finance
Committee shall have the authority to transfer funds within
the budget so long as the total budget is not increased.
2. Chapter 4-8-6, first sentence eliminate the words "four
members of the Board of Selectmen" and substitute "an
affirmative vote of at least two thirds members of the
Board of Selectmen".
On motion made by Donna Ashley, and duly sec-
onded, to move to amend Article 17 section 3-8-4 to read
an elected Town Clerk.
The vote on the amendment does not carry by the
requisite majority.
9:14 P.M.
On motion made by Francis Worrell, and duly sec-
onded, to amend Article 17 by adding to Section 8-7
Definitions the following: letter L "The number 2/3 used
to specify required numbers of votes shall be understood
to be rounded up to the next integer.
The vote on the amendment carried unanimously.
9:16 P.M.
On motion made by David Lillie, and duly seconded,
to delete in the first sentence "with the exception of Po-
lice" and the last line of section 4-4-1.
The vote on the amendment carried by the requi-
site majority.
9:28 RM.
The vote on Article 17 as amended carried by the
requisite majority.
9:30 P.M.
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH CHARTER
CHAPTER 1
Section 1-1 - Incorporation and Powers:
1-1-1 The inhabitants of the Town of Yarmouth
within the territorial limits established by law, shall con-
tinue to be a body corporate and politic under the name
"Town of Yarmouth".
Section 1-2
1-2-1 This instrument shall be known and may be
cited as the Town of Yarmouth Home Rule Charter.
Section 1-3 - Division of Powers:
1-3-1 The legislative powers of the Town shall be
vested in a town meeting open to all voters. The admin-
istration of the fiscal, prudential, and municipal affairs of
the Town shall be vested in an executive branch headed
by a Board of Selectmen.
Section 1-4 - Powers of the Town -
Intent of the Voters:
1-4-1 It is the intent of the voters of the Town of
Yarmouth, through the adoption of the Charter, to secure
for the Town of Yarmouth all of the powers possible un-
der the constitution and the general laws of the Com-
monwealth, as fully and as completely as though each
such power were specifically and individually enumerated
herein.
Section 1-5 - Interpretation of Powers:
1-5-1 The powers of the Town under the Charter
shall be construed liberally in favor of the Town and the
specific mention of any particular power is not intended
to limit the general powers of the Town as stated in Sec-
tion 1-4.
Section 1-6 - Intergovernmental Relations:
1-6-1 The Town may enter into agreements with
any other agency of municipal government, agency of
the Commonwealth, other states, or the United States
Government to perform jointly, by contract, or otherwise,
any of its powers or functions and may participate in the
financing thereof.
CHAPTER 2
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 2-1 - Open Town Meeting:
2-1-1 The legislative powers of the Town shall be
vested in a Town Meeting open to all voters. A quorum
for conducting town business shall be set by By-law.
Section 2-2 -Presiding Officers:
2-2-1 A Moderator, elected as provided in Chapter
3, shall preside and regulate the proceedings of each
session of the Town Meeting.
Section 2-3- Annual Town Meeting:
2-3-1 The Annual Town Meeting shall be held on a
date fixed by By-law and at such time and place as the
Board of Selectmen shall designate.
Section 2-4 - Special Town Meetings:
2-4-1 Special Town Meetings may be held at the
call of the Board of Selectmen at such times as it may
deem appropriate and whenever a Special Town Meet-
ing is requested by voters in accordance with procedures
established by Section 2-7 of this Charter.
Section 2-5 - Warrants:
Every Town Meeting shall be called by a warrant
issued by the Board of Selectmen which shall state the
time and place at which the Town Meeting is to convene,
and by separate articles, the subjects which are to be
acted upon. Publication and distribution of warrants for
Town Meeting shall be in accordance with By-law of the
town governing such matters.
Section 2-6 - Articles Having Fiscal Implications:
2-6-1 All proposed operating expenses shall be in-
cluded in a single article in the Annual Town Meeting
Warrant. All proposed Capital Improvement Expenditures
shall also be included in another, single article in the An-
nual Town Meeting Warrant.
2-6-2 The Board of Selectmen and the Finance
Committee shall review and comment on all articles call-
ing for the appropriation of funds that are to be consid-
ered at any Annual or Special Town Meeting.
Section 2-7 - Initiative:
2-7-1 By written petition to the Board of Select-
men, ten (10) voters may secure the inclusion of an ar-
ticle in the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, pro-
vided that such petition shall be submitted in accordance
with By-law governing Town Meeting Warrants.
2-7-2 By written petition to the Board of Select-
men, any one hundred (100) voters may secure the inclu-
sion of an article for the warrant of any Special Town
Meeting, provided that such petition shall be submitted in
accordance with By-law governing Town Meeting Warrants.
Section 2-8 - Town Meeting:
2-8-1 Town officers, members of boards and com-
missions, department heads, or their duly designated rep-
resentatives, shall attend Town Meeting for the purpose
of furnishing information when proposals affecting their
particular office, board, commission, or department are
included in the warrant.
2-8-2 The Town Clerk shall prepare, in consultation
with the Moderator, Rules of Parliamentary Procedure in
simplified form, which shall be made available for distribu-
tion to all those requesting them, to new voters at time of
registration, and to those in attendance at Town Meetings.
2-8-3 No person shall speak twice on the same
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question until all those wishing to speak thereon have
done so, nor shall any person speak for more than five
minutes at one time, except by permission of the Town
Meeting, provided, however, that the restrictions shall
apply neither to those persons required to be in atten-
dance under provision of 2-8-1, nor those persons mak-
ing the original motion under any article.
2-8-4 The Board of Selectmen shall, by recorded
vote in the warrant, indicate its recommendations on all
articles.
2-8-5 No Article at an Annual or Special Town Meet-
ing can be reconsidered before one (1) additional Article
has been acted upon or fifteen (15) minutes has passed,
whichever is later. This provision shall not apply to the
last Article in any warrant.
2-8-6 No motion, the effect of which would be to
dissolve the Town Meeting, shall be in order until every
article in the warrant has been duly considered and acted
upon. This requirement shall not preclude the postpone-
ment or consideration of any motion to adjourn the meet-
ing to a stated time and place.
2-8-7 All special committees created by any Town
Meeting shall make a report in accordance with the sched-
ule set by the Town Meeting action which created the
committee. Written copies of such reports shall be sub-
mitted to the Town Clerk, Town Administrator, and the
Board of Selectmen and shall be published in full or in
summary form in the next Annual Town Report.
CHAPTER 3
Section 3-1 - The Board of Selectmen and
Other Elected Officers:
3-1-1 A board of five (5) Selectmen shall be elected
at -large for three-year overlapping terms.
3-1-2 No Selectmen may hold any other elected or
appointed town office.
3-1-3 Vacancies in the office of Selectmen shall be
filled by special election within ninety (90) days, in accor-
dance with the provisions of the General Laws.
3-1-4 The Board of Selectmen shall hold at least
two regularly scheduled meetings per month.
Section 3-2 - Policy Leadership:
3-2-1 The Board of Selectmen shall serve as the
chief executive goal setting and policy making agency of
the Town, and as such shall appoint an administrator to
carry these day to day policies.
Section 3-3 - Executive Powers:
3-3-1 Except as otherwise provided by this Char-
ter, all executive powers of the Town shall be vested in
the Board of Selectmen and it shall have all the powers
and duties given to Boards of Selectmen under the con-
stitution and General Laws, and such additional powers
and duties as may be authorized by this Charter, By-law,
or Town Meeting vote.
3-3-2 The Board of Selectmen shall be a licensing
board for the Town and shall have the power to issue
licenses as authorized by law, to make all necessary rules
and regulations regarding the issuance of such licenses
and to attach conditions and to impose restrictions on
any such licenses as it deems to be in the public interest,
and to enforce all laws, rules, regulations, and restric-
tions relating to all such businesses for which it issues
licenses.
3-3-3 Members of the Board of Selectmen shall
possess no individual authority unless such authority shall
have previously been granted by a vote of the said Board
of Selectmen.
3-3-4 The Board of Selectmen shall cause the Char-
ter, By-laws, and Rules and Regulations for the govern-
ment of the Town to be enforced and shall cause an up-
to-date record of all of its official acts to be kept.
Section 3-4 - Appointments:
3-4-1 The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Town
Administrator by affirmative vote of at least 2/3rds of the
members of the Board of Selectmen.
3-4-2 The Town Administrator shall submit the
names of not less than three candidates to the Board of
Selectmen for Department Head final interviews and
subsequent appointments. The group of Department
Heads shall include those who are compensated on a
salary rather than an hourly basis. The Town Administra-
tor shall appoint all other compensated Town personnel.
3-4-3 The Board of Selectmen shall appoint Town
Counsel by affirmative vote of at least four (4) members
of the Board of Selectmen.
3-4-4 The Board shall appoint such other town of-
ficers and members of multi -member bodies, for which
no other provision is made in this Charter.
3-4-5 The Board of Selectmen shall appoint the
Board of Registrars of Voters and election officials.
3-4-6 All appointed boards, committees and com-
missions shall be responsible to the Board of Selectmen
for policy matters and responsible to the Town Adminis-
trator for all administrative items.
3-4-7 The Finance Committee members shall be
appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,
the Chairman of the Finance Committee, and the Town
Moderator, as provided for in the Town By-law 47-4. All
other functions and responsibilities of the Finance Com-
mittee shall be as outlined in Section 47-4 of the Town of
Yarmouth Code.
Section 3-5 - Administration:
3-5-1 The responsibility for the administration of
the Town affairs shall be vested in the Town Administra-
tor who shall be the Chief Administrator of the Town.
Section 3-6 - Prohibitions:
3-6-1 No member of the Board of Selectmen shall
serve on any appointed town board established by this
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Charter or by By-law, for which the Board of Selectmen
is the appointing authority, except by an affirmative vote
of 2/3rds of the members of the Board of Selectmen.
Section 3-7 - Powers In Intergovernmental Relations:
3-7-1 Members of the Board of Selectmen will rep-
resent the Town on regional and/or intermunicipal com-
mittees, or may designate a town employee or other per-
son to represent the Town.
Section 3-8 - Other Officers And Town Boards:
3-8-1 There shall be a Town Moderator elected for
a term of three (3) years at an annual town election.
3-8-2 The Town Moderator shall be the presiding
officer of town meetings as provided in Chapter 2 of this
Charter, shall regulate its proceedings and shall perform
such other duties as may be provided by General Laws,
this Charter, By-laws, or vote of Town Meeting. He shall
appoint members to special committees as designated
by Town Meeting vote.
3-8-3 There shall be a Town Clerk appointed by the
Board of Selectmen.
3-8-4 The Town Clerk shall be the keeper of the
vital statistics for the Town, the custodian of the Town
Seal, and all town official records, shall administer the
oath of office to all town officers, elected and appointed,
shall issue permits and licenses required by law, shall su-
pervise and manage the conduct of elections, shall serve
as Clerk of Town Meeting, and shall have all other pow-
ers and duties which are given to Town Clerks by Gen-
eral Laws, this Charter, By-law, or Town Meeting vote,
consistent with the provisions of this Charter.
Section 3-9 - Codification Of By-laws and
Regulations:
3-9-1 The Board of Selectmen shall cause a com-
pilation of By-laws and regulations to be made within
twelve (12) months of the adoption of this Charter, and
cause the compilation to be updated at least every five
(5) years.
Section 3-10 - Charter Revisions:
3-10-1 At least once every ten (10) years, a special
committee shall be appointed by the Town Moderator,
for the purpose of reviewing the provisions of the Charter
and to make a report, with recommendations to the Town
Meeting, concerning any proposed amendments or revi-
sion which said committee may deem to be necessary or
desirable.
CHAPTER 4
Section 4-1 - Town Administrator;
Job Description & Duties:
4-1-1 The Board of Selectmen, by an affirmative
vote of at least 2/3rds of the members, shall appoint a
Town Administrator to serve a term of not less than three
years and shall fix the salary for such a person and have
a contract with such person as provided by Chapter 41,
Section 108E of the General Laws. The Town Adminis-
trator shall not have served in an elective office in the
town government for at least twelve (12) months prior to
the appointment.
Section 4-2 - Qualification:
4-2-1 The Town Administrator shall be appointed
on the basis of education, experience, executive and ad-
ministrative qualifications. The professional qualifications
shall be established by the Board of Selectmen and may
be revised if necessary.
Section 4-3 - Powers and Duties:
4-3-1 The Town Administrator shall be the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Town and shall be respon-
sible for administering and coordinating all employees,
activities, and departments placed by General Laws or
By-laws under the control of the Board of Selectmen and
the Town Administrator. The Administrator shall imple-
ment the goals and carry out the policies of the Board of
Selectmen.
4-3-2 The Administrator shall devote full time to
the duties of the office and shall not hold any other public
office, elective or appointive, nor be engaged in any other
business, occupation or profession while serving in such
office unless such action is approved, in advance and in
writing, by the Board of Selectmen.
4-3-3 The powers and duties of the Town Adminis-
trator shall include but are not limited to the following:
A. Attendance at all meetings of the Board of Se-
lectmen, unless excused at the Town Administrator's re-
quest, and the right to speak but not to vote at all such
meetings.
B. Keep the Board of Selectmen fully informed as
to the needs of the Town, and to recommend to the Se-
lectmen, for adoption by it, such measures requiring ac-
tion by it or by the Town as the Town Administrator deems
necessary or expedient.
C. Inform the Selectmen on all departmental op-
erations, fiscal affairs, general problems, and administra-
tive action, and to this end submit periodic reports.
D. Keep the Selectmen fully informed of the avail-
ability of all sources of outside funding, both public and
private, including inter -governmental grants, so-called "In
Lieu of" payments, gifts, grants, contributions, and oth-
erwise, giving special consideration as to how any such
funding source might relate to the short and long range
needs of the Town.
E. Prepare and present to the Board of Selectmen,
a draft annual budget for the Town, and a proposed capi-
tal outlay program.
F. Administer during the fiscal year the annual op-
erating budget and capital outlay appropriations as voted
by the Town to assure all such funds are expended or
committed in accordance with General Laws, By-laws,
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and the Town Meeting votes relating thereto. The Town
Administrator, with the approval of the Selectmen and
the Finance Committee, shall have the authority to trans-
fer funds within the budget as long as the total budget is
not increased.
G. Act as the chief procurement officer for the Town.
H. Develop, keep and update annually a full and
complete inventory of all real and personal property of
the Town.
I. Possess the right to attend and speak at any regu-
lar meeting of any town multi -member body.
J. Negotiate collective bargaining contracts on be-
half of the Board of Selectmen, unless the Town Admin-
istrator, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, shall
have designated another negotiator or negotiating team.
All such contracts shall be subject to the approval of the
Board of Selectmen.
K. Coordinate the activities of all town agencies
serving under the office of the Town Administrator and
the office of the Board of Selectmen with those under the
control of other officers and multi -member bodies elected
directly by the voters. For this purpose, the Town Admin-
istrator shall have authority to require the persons so
elected, or their representatives, to meet with the Town
Administrator, at reasonable times, for the purpose of ef-
fecting coordination and cooperation among all agencies
of the Town.
L. Attend all sessions of all town meetings and an-
swer all questions directed to the Town Administrator
which relate to that office.
M. Perform such duties as assigned by By-law or
vote of the Board of Selectmen.
Section 4-4 - Powers of Appointment:
4-4-1 Department Heads, will employ, terminate,
and discipline employees under their departmental juris-
diction, with the approval of the Town Administrator.
4-4-2 All appointments made or approved by the
Town Administrator shall become effective no later than
the fifteenth day following the day on which notice of the
proposed appointment is filed with the Board of Select-
men, unless four (4) members of the Board of Selectmen
shall vote to reject such an appointment within such pe-
riod.
4-4-3 The Town Administrator shall have the au-
thority to appoint special single purpose committees af-
ter notifying the Board of Selectmen.
Section 4-5 - Personnel Administration
4-5-1 The Town Administrator shall administer and
enforce collective bargaining agreements, personnel poli-
cies and practices, rules and regulations and personnel
regulations adopted by the Town Board of Selectmen.
4-5-2 The Town Administrator shall in conjunction
with the Personnel Board, prepare, maintain, and keep
current a plan establishing the personnel staffing require-
ments for each Town agency, except those under the ju-
risdiction of the School Committee.
4-5-3 The creation of any new full time compen-
sated position shall require approval by the Selectmen,
and such action shall not be effective until the position
has been funded by Town Meeting vote.
Section 4-6 - Administrative Reorganization:
4-6-1 The Town Administrator may recommend to
the Board of Selectmen and implement, with the
Selectmen's approval, reorganization of any department
or position placed by this Charter under the Town
Administrator's direction or supervision, except as other-
wise provided by general laws, by-laws, or this Charter.
Section 4-7 - Evaluation:
4-7-1 At least three Selectmen shall annually evalu-
ate the performance of the Town Administrator. The Se-
lectmen shall adopt a written set of procedures and cri-
teria which shall form the basis for the evaluation.
4-7-2 The Board of Selectmen shall provide a copy
of the evaluation to the Town Administrator and a copy
shall be kept on file in the office of the Board of Select-
men for examination by the public.
Section 4-8 - Removal:
4-8-1 The Board of Selectmen, by the affirmative
vote of at least 2/3rds of the members, may initiate the
removal of the Town Administrator by adopting a resolu-
tion to that effect. Said resolution shall state the reason
therefore, provided that no such resolution shall be
adopted within sixty days following any Town election.
Any such resolution shall be adopted only at a regularly
scheduled public meeting and in open session.
4-8-2 The adoption of said resolution shall serve to
suspend the Town Administrator for not more than forty-
five days, during which the salary shall continue to be
paid. A copy of such resolution shall be delivered in hand,
forthwith to the Town Administrator or sent by registered
mail, return receipt requested to the Administrator's last
known address.
4-8-3 Within five days following receipt of such reso-
lution, the Town Administrator may file a written request
for a public hearing with the Board of Selectmen. Upon
receipt of such request, the Board of Selectmen shall
schedule a public hearing within two weeks. At least seven
days prior to the public hearing, the Board shall advertise
the hearing in a local newspaper and shall cause identi-
cal notices stating the purpose, location, time, and date
to be posted in the Town Hall and in every post office in
Town.
4-8-4 The Town Moderator shall preside at any such
hearing.
4-8-5 At any such hearing the reasons for the re-
moval shall first be read aloud. The Town Administrator
shall then have the right to respond, personally, or through
counsel. The Board of Selectmen and the Town Adminis-
trator shall have the power to compel testimony and to
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subpoena any Town records.
4-8-6 Final removal of any Town Administrator shall
be effected by an affirmative vote of at least two thirds
members of the Board of Selectmen at a public meeting,
the time and place of which are announced, held within
seven days of such hearing, if any. If no hearing has been
requested, final removal may be effected by an affirma-
tive vote of at least two thirds members of the Board of
Selectmen, at a meeting of the Board of Selectmen held
not earlier than fourteen days after the resolution initiat-
ing removal is adopted. The salary of the Town Adminis-
trator shall be paid for a period of sixty days after the
vote effecting removal from the office or in accordance
with the termination clause in the Town Administrator's
contract.
4-8-7 The Town Administrator shall provide the
Board of Selectmen with at least ninety days notice of
the Town Administrator's intent to resign. The Board of
Selectmen may shorten or waive this requirement.
Section 4-9 - Filling Vacancy:
4-9-1 When a vacancy arises in the office of the
Town Administrator, the Board of Selectmen shall adver-
tise the vacancy as soon as practical in local and regional
publications. The Board of Selectmen shall fill the vacancy
as quickly as possible, but in any case, within six months.
Section 4-10 - Acting Town Administrator:
4-10-1 During a vacancy caused by prolonged ill-
ness, suspension, removal, resignation or death of the
Town Administrator, the Board of Selectmen shall desig-
nate, within ten days of the vacancy, a Town employee or
other qualified person to exercise the powers and per-
form the duties of the Town Administrator. This designa-
tion shall be for a period not to exceed ninety days, and
may be renewed in the case of suspension, removal, res-
ignation, or death only once for an additional period not
to exceed ninety days.
4-10-2 The Town Administrator shall, subject to the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, and by letter filed
with the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk, desig-
nate a qualified Town officer or employee to exercise the
powers and perform the duties of the Town Administra-
tor during a temporary absence.
CHAPTER 5
TOWN BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND
COMMISSIONS
Section 5-1 - Powers:
5-1-1 Multi -member bodies shall possess and ex-
ercise all powers given to them under the Constitution
and General Laws of the Commonwealth, and shall have
and exercise such additional powers and duties as shall
be granted and delegated by this charter, by-law, or vote
of the Town meeting. Such committees or boards shall
report to the Board of Selectmen for policy matters and
report to the Town Administrator for administrative mat-
ters.
Section 5-2 - Organizations and Procedures:
5-2-1 All multi -member bodies shall: (A) organize
annually; (B) elect a chairperson and other necessary of-
ficers; (C) publish a quorum requirement for their meet-
ings in accordance with General Laws; (D) adopt rules of
procedure and voting; (E) maintain minutes and all other
records of proceedings, copies of which shall be a public
record and filed monthly with the Town Clerk; and (F) an-
nually submit a report for inclusion in the Annual Town
Report.
5-2-2 To maximize communication and coopera-
tion between the Board of Selectmen and the elected
and appointed Town boards. All multi -member bodies
shall meet with the Board of Selectmen at least annually.
5-2-3 All multi -member bodies, elected and ap-
pointed, shall conduct their meetings in accordance with
the open meeting provisions of the General Laws.
5-2-4 Except as provided in this charter nothing
shall be deemed to prevent or prohibit a compensated
Town employee from serving on a multi -member body,
provided that such body shall have no administrative re-
sponsibility over any such employee, subject only to
Chapter 268A of the Massachusetts General Laws (con-
flict of interest statute).
5-2-5 Any person duly appointed to any office or
multi -member body shall take up the duties of the office
immediately; provided that such person first shall have
been sworn to the faithful performance of those duties
by the Town Clerk.
5-2-6 The absence, without appropriate explana-
tion, of a member from four consecutive meetings of any
appointed multi -member body shall serve to vacate the
office. The legitimacy of the explanation provided by the
absent member shall be determined by majority vote of
the multi -member board. When such a vacancy occurs,
the chairperson shall advise the appointive authority forth-
with, who shall fill the vacancy in a timely fashion within
ninety days in accordance with the general laws and this
charter.
Section 5-3 - Compensation:
5-3-1 Members of appointed multi -member boards
may receive such compensation as may be authorized
by the Town meeting. During the term for which a mem-
ber is appointed and for one year following expiration of
such term, no member of any appointed board under this
charter shall be eligible to accept any additional paid
position under any such multi -member board.
Section 5-4 - Change in Composition of
Appointed Multi -Member Bodies:
5-4-1 The Town meeting may, by By-law, enlarge
or decrease the number of persons to serve as members
of multi -member boards established under this chapter;
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provided, however, that all such boards shall always con-
sist of an uneven number of members and no fewer than
three.
CHAPTER 6
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES
Section 6-1 - Submission of Budget and
Budget Message:
6-1-1 Annually, prior to the first day of October, the
Town Administrator shall establish and issue a budget
schedule which shall set forth the calendar dates relating
to the development of the annual operating budget for
the ensuing fiscal year.
6-1-2 The schedule shall be in accordance with
this charter unless deviation therefrom is recommended
by the Town Administrator and approved by the Board of
Selectmen and the Finance Committee.
6-1-3 Annually, prior to the first day of October, the
Town Administrator shall request and receive from the
Town Treasurer/Collector, the Town Accountant, the Board
of Selectmen, and the Board of Assessors the estimated
revenue for the ensuing fiscal year. Upon receipt of any
additional specific fiscal data provided by the Common-
wealth or any other source, the above officials shall re-
vise, update, and submit the data forthwith to the Town
Administrator.
6-1-4 Annually, prior to the first day of November,
the Board of Selectmen, after consulting with the Town
Administrator, shall issue a policy statement that shall
establish the general guidelines for the next Town budget.
6-1-5 All department heads and all multi -member
bodies shall submit their budget requests to the Town
Administrator at least one hundred -fifty days before the
date of the annual town meeting.
6-1-6 At least one hundred -twenty days prior to
the scheduled date of the annual town meeting, the Town
Administrator shall submit to the Board of Selectmen and
the Finance Committee a comprehensive draft budget
for all Town functions for the ensuing fiscal year and an
accompanying draft budget message.
6-1-7 The draft budget message shall explain the
draft budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of what
specific projects are contemplated in the year ahead. It
shall: (A) outline the proposed financial policies of the Town
for the ensuing fiscal year; (B) describe the important fea-
tures of the budget; (C) indicate any major changes from
the current fiscal year in financial policies, expenditures,
and revenues, together with the reasons for such changes;
(D) summarize the Town debt position; (E) include such
other material as the Town Administrator may deem ap-
propriate.
6-1-8 The draft budget shall provide a complete
financial plan for all Town funds and activities and shall
be in such form as the Town Administrator, in consulta-
tion with the Finance Committee, may establish. The draft
budget shall indicate proposed expenditures for current
operations and for capital projects during the ensuing fis-
cal year, detailed by each Town agency and by specific
purposes and projects.
Section 6-2 - Action on Proposed Budget
6-2-1 The Finance Committee shall, within 60 days
following the submission of the draft budget by the Town
Administrator, recommend a proposed budget, with or
without amendments, and shall submit it to the Board of
Selectmen. In preparing its review, the committee may
require the Town Administrator, any Town department,
office, board, commission, or committee to appear or to
furnish it with appropriate additional financial reports and
budgetary information. The Board of Selectmen shall also
transmit the budget request of the School Committee,
with its recommendations thereon to the Finance Com-
mittee.
6-2-2 The Finance Committee shall conduct at least
one public hearing on the proposed budget, prior to Town
meeting, including the school budget, and shall issue
printed recommendations and detailed explanations of
all financial articles in an annual Finance Committee Re-
port, which shall be published in a local newspaper at
least ten days prior to the scheduled date of the annual
Town meeting.
Section 6-3 - Budget Adoption:
6-3-1 The Town meeting shall adopt the annual
operating budget, with or without amendments prior to
the beginning of the fiscal year.
Section 6-4 - Capital Improvements Plan:
6-4-1 The Town Administrator shall prepare a five-
year capital improvements plan which shall be designed
to deal with unmet long-range needs, and to implement
the goals and objectives of the official town plan.
6-4-2 The capital improvements plan shall include
all town activities and departments.
6-4-3 The capital improvements plan shall include:
(A) A clear summary of its contents; (B) A list of all capital
improvements proposed to be undertaken during the next
five years, together with supporting data; (C) Cost esti-
mates, methods of financing, and recommended time
schedules; (D) The estimated annual cost of operating
and maintaining the facilities or equipment to be con-
structed or acquired. The above information may be re-
vised and shall be extended each year with regard to
capital improvements pending or in the process of con-
struction or acquisition.
6-4-4 The Town Administrator shall submit the capi-
tal improvements plan to the Board of Selectmen at least
one hundred fifty days prior to the date of the Annual
Town Meeting. The Board of Selectmen shall act thereon
within thirty days and shall then submit it to the Finance
Committee which shall issue its recommendations as part
of the annual Finance Committee report.
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Section 6-5 - Notice of Public Hearing on
Capital Improvement Plan:
6-5-1 The Board of Selectmen shall publish, in one
or more local newspapers, the general summary of the
Capital Improvements Plan and a notice stating: (A) The
times and places where copies of the Capital Improve-
ments Plan are available for inspection and (B) The date,
time and place when the Board of Selectmen and the
Finance Committee shall conduct a joint public hearing
on said plan.
Section 6 -6 -Capital Budget Committee:
6-6-1 A committee of 7 voters shall be appointed
by the Finance Committee to be known as the Capital
Budget Committee, in accordance with article 16 of the
annual Town Meeting held on April 7,1981.
6-6-2 The requirements of clause 6-6-1 may be
waived by a 4/5ths vote of the annual meeting.
Section 6-7 - Annual Audit:
6-7-1 Prior to the end of each fiscal Year, the Board
of Selectmen and the Town Administrator shall retain a
CPA or qualified accounting firm to conduct an indepen-
dent annual audit.
CHAPTER 7
ELECTIONS
Section 7-1 - Town Elections:
7-1-1 The regular election for all town offices shall
be by official ballot held on the date established by by-
law.
Section 7-2 - Town Elections to be Nonpartisan:
7-2-1 All town elections shall be non-partisan and
election ballots shall be printed without any party mark
or designation.
Section 7-3 - Eligibility of Voters:
7-3-1 Any voter shall be eligible for election to any
elective office or multi -member body of the town. How-
ever, no person shall hold, concurrently, more than one
paid executive or Town office.
Section 7-4 - Time of Taking Office:
7-4-1 Any person duly elected to any office or multi-
member body shall forthwith be sworn and assume the
duties of the office.
Section 7-5 - Recall Election:
7-5-1 Any recall election shall be conducted under
Massachusetts General Laws, Section 344 of the Acts of
1989.
CHAPTER 8
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Section 8-1 - Effective Date:
8-1-1 This Charter shall become fully effective the
first day of January in the year following the year of its
approval by a majority of the voters voting thereon.
Section 8-2 - Continuation of Existing Laws:
8-2-1 Except as specifically provided in this Char-
ter, all general laws, special laws, bylaws, votes, rules
and regulations of or pertaining to the Town of Yarmouth
which are not inconsistent with the provision of this Char-
ter shall continue in full force and effect until amended or
rescinded by due course of law or expire by their own
limitation.
Section 8-3 - Continuation of Government:
8-3-1 Except as specifically provided in the Char-
ter, all committees, boards, commissions, councils, de-
partments, offices, and other agencies of the Town shall
continue in existence and their incumbents shall continue
to perform their duties until not REAPPOINTED, reelected
or elected or their duties have been transferred.
Section 8-4 - Continuation of Personnel:
8-4-1 Any person serving in the employment of the
Town shall remain in such position and shall continue to
perform the duties of the office until provisions shall have
been made in accordance with this charter for the perfor-
mance of said duties by another person or agency; pro-
vided, however, that no person in the permanent, full-
time and part-time service of the Town shall forfeit pay
grade or time in service. All such persons shall be re-
tained in a capacity as similar to their former capacity as
it is practical so to do and shall be eligible for appoint-
ment to a position at a higher pay grade.
Section 8-5 - Transfer of Records and Property:
8-5-1 If a power or duty is reassigned as the result
of the provisions of this charter, the records, property,
and equipment necessary to fulfill said power or duty shall
likewise be reassigned to the newly responsible office or
agency.
8-5-2 Said transfer shall be carried out under the
direction of the Town Administrator.
Section 8-6 - Amending Charter:
8-6-1 This charter may be revised, amended, or
replaced in accordance with the procedures made avail-
able by Article 89 and Article 113 of the Amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth and any legisla-
tion enacted to implement said amendments.
Section 8-7 - Definitions:
8-7-1 Unless another meaning is clearly apparent,
from the manner in which the word is used, the following
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words, as used in this charter shall have the following
meanings:
(A) Charter: The word "charter" shall mean this char-
ter and any amendments to it made through any of the
methods provided under Articles 89 and 113 of the
Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth.
(B) Town: The word "Town" shall mean the Town of
Yarmouth.
(C) Town agency: The words "Town agency" shall
mean any office, department, board, committee, or com-
mission of the Town government.
(D) Majority vote: The words "majority vote" shall
mean a majority of those present and voting; provided,
that a quorum of the body is present.
(E) Voters: The word "voters" shall mean the regis-
tered voters of the Town of Yarmouth.
(F) Multi -member body: The words "multi -member
body" shall mean any board, commission, or committee
of the Town consisting of two or more persons, whether
appointed or elected.
(G) Certification: The word "Certification" shall mean
that person has been declared elected and sworn to the
faithful performance of duty by the Town Clerk.
(H) The unavoidable use of masculine and feminine
nouns and pronouns in this charter shall be taken to mean
both masculine and feminine.
(I) Local newspaper: The words "Local Newspaper"
shall mean a newspaper of general circulation in the Town.
(J) General laws: The words "general laws" shall
mean Massachusetts General Laws, Official Edition.
(K) Appoint: The word "Appoint" means to select to
fill an office or to employ in the service of the Town.
(L) The number 2/3 used to specify required num-
bers of the votes shall be understood to be rounded up
to the next integer.
On motion made by Michael Stone, and duly sec-
onded, to reconsider Article 13.
The vote on reconsideration of Article 13 does not
carry.
9:30 P.M.
ARTICLE 18: To see if the Town of Yarmouth would
support a modification to the proposed Land Bank Bill
which would authorize the use of a portion of such funds
for the closure and/or re -use of the landfill.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 18.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 18 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 18 does not carry.
10:04 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded, to move to
suspend the Annual Town Meeting until April 10, 1997.
The vote carries unanimously.
10:04 P.M.
Annual Town Meeting
MATTACHEESE MIDDLE SCHOOL
April 8, 1997
The third session of the Annual Town Meeting came
to order at 6:34 P.M. on April 10, 1997.
The following Tellers were sworn in:
James Quirk, Jr., Head Teller
Richard Neitz
Donald J. Sullivan
Arthur Connelly
Phillip W. Morris, Jr.
Quorum 60 Plus
ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the following resolution, a copy of which will be presented
to the U. S. Secretary of Interior.
WHEREAS the people of the Town of Yarmouth have
respect for the natural process and the role of all species
in Cape Cod's natural habitat.
THEREFORE we hereby petition the United States
Fish and Wildlife Service to abandon the gull extermina-
tion program that was implemented in 1996 and is sched-
uled to continue in subsequent years on Monomoy Is-
land in Chatham, Massachusetts or take any other ac-
tion relative thereto.
(Cape Codders for Wildlife Protection - Petitioned)
Acting on Article 19.
On motion made by Arthur Carlson, and duly sec-
onded, to move Article 19 until after Article 35.
The vote carried unanimously.
6:35 P.M.
On motion made by Arthur Carlson, and duly sec-
onded, to move Article 19 as printed in the warrant.
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The vote on Article 19 does not carry.
9:18 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded, to adjourn the
Annual Town Meeting.
The vote to adjourn carried unanimously.
9:18 P.M.
ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw by making the following changes to
section 104 APPLICABILITY:
1. Delete section 104.3.2, Change, Extension, or
Alteration, in its entirety and replace it with the follow-
ing:
104.3.2 Change, Extension or Alteration
a. Lawfully pre-existing non -conforming single and
two-family structures, and lawfully pre-existing single fam-
ily and two family structures located on non -conforming
lots, may be altered or extended provided the alteration
or extension (i) itself conforms to the applicable bylaw
requirements, and does not involve a change of use, or
(ii) does not otherwise increase the non -conforming na-
ture of the structure. These determinations shall, in the
first instance be made by the Building Inspector as the
Zoning Enforcement Officer. For purposes of this sec-
tion, any alteration or extension of such a structure which
will remain within the pre-existing footprint and height of
the structure shall be presumed not to be an increase in
the non -conforming nature of the structure.
b. Except as provided in paragraph a. above, such
single family and two-family structures may be altered or
extended, only upon Special Permit from the Board of
Appeals, if it is determined that such alteration or exten-
sion will not be substantially more detrimental to the neigh-
borhood than is the existing non -conforming structure.
c. Other lawfully pre-existing non -conforming struc-
tures may be altered or extended only by Special Permit
from the Board of Appeals, if it is determined (i) that the
alteration or extension either conforms to the current di-
mensional requirements of the bylaw or does not increase
the existing non -conforming nature of the structure, (ii)
that the alteration or extension will not be substantially
more detrimental to the neighborhood, zoning district or
Town, (iii) that the extension or alteration will not cause or
contribute to any undue nuisance, hazard or congestion,
and (iv) that strict enforcement of the current bylaws would
result in undue hardship to the property or its owner.
d. Except as provided herein, other lawfully pre-ex-
isting non -conforming uses may be changed or extended
only upon Special Permit from the Board of Appeals, if it
is determined that such change or extension will not be
substantially more non -conforming and will not be sub-
stantially more detrimental to the neighborhood, zoning
district or Town than is the existing non -conforming use.
Once changed to a conforming use, no structure or land
shall be permitted hereunder to revert to a non -conform-
ing use. Any such non -conforming use may be changed
to a conforming use if the Building Inspector determines
that such a change will not be substantially more detri-
mental to the neighborhood than is the existing use.
e. A lawfully pre-existing non -conforming structure,
or a lawfully pre-existing structure used for a lawful non-
conforming use, may, by Special Permit, be razed and
replaced with a new structure on the same site, provided
that it is determined by the Board of Appeals that (i) the
new structure will be substantially less non -conforming
than the existing structure, (ii) the new structure will con-
form to current dimensional requirements to the greatest
extent feasible, (iii) the replacement of the structure will
not be substantially more detrimental to the neighbor-
hood than is the existing structure, (iv) the replacement
of the structure will not cause or contribute to any undue
nuisance, hazard or congestion in the neighborhood, zon-
ing district or Town, and (v) the replacement structure will
be used for the same use or for a use which is less non-
conforming than the existing use. In granting a Special
Permit hereunder, the Board of Appeals may impose rea-
sonable conditions and limitations on the property, in-
cluding restrictions on the further development and fu-
ture use of the site.
f. For purposes of this section, any expansion or
alteration of a structure which will occur within the foot-
print and height of the existing structure shall be pre-
sumed not to increase its non -conforming nature or ef-
fect. A structure's "footprint" shall extend to the exterior
walls of the foundation or to the exterior walls of the struc-
ture, whichever is greater. Any change of use to a use
which is presently allowed at the site under the current
use regulation schedules shall be presumed not to be
substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood, dis-
trict or town than is the present use.
2. Add a new subsection 104.3.5, as follows:
104.3.5 Other Adjoining Non -conforming Lots
a. Purpose: The purpose of this sub -section is to
provide for the orderly, efficient, and appropriate combi-
nation and/or re -division of multiple non -conforming lots
where there is insufficient land to permit the resulting lot(s)
to comply with the current dimensional requirements of
the Bylaw. The procedures and relief authorized herein
are intended to be considered in conjunction with, and
not in place of, any other procedures with which the pe -
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titioners must comply, including those of the Subdivision
Control Law and the Rules and Regulations of the Plan-
ning Board. It is the intention of this sub -section to ac-
complish maximum feasible compliance with the intent
and purpose of the current zoning bylaws where full com-
pliance is not possible but where development of the
available land may otherwise be accomplished without
substantially derogating from the intent and purposes of
the bylaws.
b. When the owner or owners of abutting lots,
whether or not any of such lots are currently developed,
wish to combine or redivide such lots, but where one or
more of the existing lots do not conform to the current
dimensional requirements, and where one or more of the
resulting lots will not conform to the current dimensional
requirements, such combinations or redivisions may be
allowed by Special Permit from the Board of Appeals,
upon the following conditions:
(i) the combination or re -division does not increase
the number of non -conforming individually buildable lots
over the number of such lots as presently exist;
(ii) the combination or re -division shall not increase
any pre-existing non -conformity nor create any new non-
conformity as to any existing structure or use of the lots
involved or affected by the combination or re -division;
(iii) if more than one adjoining vacant, non -conform-
ing lot is created by, or is the result of the combination or
redivision, it/they may be approved for construction of a
single family residence thereon provided that each lot:
a. is substantially less non -conforming than the pre-
existing lot(s) from which it was created;
b. has at least 75% of the area and frontage re-
quired for new lots in the zoning district;
c. is consistent with or larger than the other resi-
dential lots in the neighborhood, and;
(iv) the development and use of all of the resulting
and affected lots as proposed would be consistent with
the current and future development of the neighborhood
and zoning district, would not cause or substantially con-
tribute to any undue nuisance, hazard, or congestion in
the neighborhood or zoning district, would substantially
promote the intent and purpose of the Bylaws currently in
effect, and the entire combination or redivision proposal is
consistent with the intent and purpose of this sub -section.
c. Conditions, Restrictions, and Limitations: With
respect to each and every lot created or altered by such
recombination or redivision, the Board of Appeals, in
granting such a Special Permit, may impose reasonable
restrictions, conditions, and limitations, and may, con-
sistent with the purposes and objectives of this section,
designate certain of the non -conforming lots or parcels
as non -buildable lots or parcels which will not thereafter
be built upon. Such conditions may include, without limi-
tation, any conditions intended to insure compliance with
the foregoing standards or to minimize any adverse ef-
fects of the development of the non -conforming lot, or to
promote the purpose of the zoning bylaw or of the par-
ticular zoning amendment(s) which rendered the lot non-
conforming, including:
(i) limitations or restrictions on the maximum allow-
able size and location of the principal and accessory struc-
tures or improvements,
(ii) limitations or restrictions on the alterations of the
existing topography and other site conditions or improve-
ments of the lot, including those associated with the in-
stallation of a septic system,
(iii) requirements for the preservation of natural buff-
ers or vegetation or for the creation of new buffers or
plantings so as to minimize the effect of any side yard or
setback non -conformity or encroachment or impact upon
abutting lots or upon the neighborhood,
(iv) limitations on the allowable present or future
development or use of the site, including, where appro-
priate, restrictions and/or prohibitions of accessory or other
uses, home occupations, and family related apartments.
d. Nothing in this section shall be intended to pre-
vent the addition of land area to an otherwise buildable
or developed lot, provided that such addition renders the
resulting lot less non -conforming and does not create any
additional non -conforming building lots, and does not
otherwise make any other lot more non -conforming.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 20.
On motion made by Gloria Smith, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen defer
to the Planning Board and the Planning Board recom-
mended, to move Article 20 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 20 carried unanimously.
6:40 P.M.
ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVED
July 1, 1997
ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw section 104.3.4, paragraph 4 by delet-
ing the period at the end of the paragraph and adding the
following:
with the exception that, except as hereinafter set
forth in this paragraph, area and/or lot frontage dimen-
sional requirements of this Zoning Bylaw shall not apply
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to a lot in a B1, B2, or B3 zoning district, for allowed uses
within said zoning districts or uses allowed by Special
Permit therein, provided a plan for such lot was approved
or endorsed by the Planning Board on or before June 3,
1996, duly recorded, filed, or registered and such lot was
not held in common ownership with more than one abut-
ting or contiguous lot as of June 3, 1996, and provided
said lot contains at least ten thousand (10,000) square
feet of non -wetland lot area and seventy-five (75) feet of
lot frontage. The minimum required frontage may be re-
duced to fifty (50) feet if the lot is capable of containing a
square each side of which is equal to seventy-five (75)
feet. The width of any lot between the street line and the
proposed building setback line shall be no less than
twenty (20) feet. No point along any side of the above
requisite square shall exceed five hundred (500) feet from
the street. Measurement of this distance to the street
abutting the lot shall be taken within the lines of the lot.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Selectmen/FinCom Defer to Planning Board
Acting on Article 21.
On motion made by Gloria Smith, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 21 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 21 carried unanimously.
6:46 P.M.
ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVED
July 1, 1997
ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw by deleting section 301.2 Applicabil-
ity in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
Section 301.2 Applicability. Buildings, structures,
and land uses lawfully in existence on the effective date
of these provisions are not subject to these off-street
parking requirements and may be continued, but not en-
larged, altered, or changed in use, so as to increase park-
ing demand, without either complying with these require-
ments or securing from the Board of Appeals a Special
Permit for such expansion, alteration, or change in use,
pursuant to the applicable provisions of section 104.3.2.
In considering and granting such permits, it is the inten-
tion of this section that the Special Permit shall be condi-
tional upon requiring maximum feasible compliance with
the current requirements of this section.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 22.
On motion made by Gloria Smith, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 22 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 22 carried unanimously.
6:52 P.M.
ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVED
July 1, 1997
ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds the sum of $3,600.00 to the stabili-
zation fund as authorized by Chapter 40, Section 5B of
the Massachusetts General Laws.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 23.
On motion made by Charles Hart, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move that the town vote to transfer from
available funds the sum of $3,600.00 to the Stabilization
Fund as authorized by Chapter 40 Section 5B of the
Massachusetts General Laws.
The vote on Article 23 carried unanimously.
6:53 RM.
ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to accept
a gift of 1 acre as described in Book 1250, page 215 in
the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds near Partridge
Swamp.
2/3rds vote
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 24.
On motion made by Maureen Rischetelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 24 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 24 carried unanimously.
6:55 P.M.
ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to accept
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a parcel of land on Tanglewood Drive, shown on Asses-
sors Map 18 as Parcel B23 and shown on a plan recorded
in the Barnstable Registry of Deeds, Book 220 Page 39
as Lot 23.
2/3rds vote
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 25.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 25 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 25 carried unanimously.
6:58 P.M.
ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the Recreation and Open Space Element (Chapter 6) of
the Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan under the provision
of Chapter 716, Section 9 of the Acts of 1989 or take any
otheraction related thereto.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 26.
On motion made by John Shannon, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning Board and the Selectmen and Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 26 as printed in the warrant.
jority.
The vote on Article 26 carries by the requisite ma -
7:01 P.M.
ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the Coastal Resources Element (Chapter 7) of the
Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan under the provisions of
Chapter 716, Section 9, of the Acts of 1989, or take any
other action related thereto.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 27.
On motion made by John Shannon, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning Board and the Selectmen and Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 27 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 27 carried unanimously.
7:05 P.M.
ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw by adding the following new sections
and definitions:
1. add the following new definitions to the Zoning
Bylaw's Section 500 Definitions:
COMMUNICATION ANTENNA - Any antenna, mi-
crowave dish, satellite dish, panel, device, wiring, repeater,
or equiprnent utilized in connection with the generation,
transmission, reception, or detection of electromagnetic
radiation.
COMMUNICATION BUILDING - Any building utilized
primarily for the installation and/or operation of equip-
ment for generating, transmitting, receiving, or detecting
of electromagnetic radiation and which is accessory to a
communication tower or antenna.
COMMUNICATION TOWER - Any building, struc-
ture, pole, mast, tripod, monopole, or tower, free-stand-
ing or supported, or in association with a building or other
permanent structure or equipment, utilized for the gener-
ating, transmitting, receiving, or detecting of electromag-
netic radiation
EIA - Shall mean the Electronics Industries Asso-
ciation.
FAA - Shall mean the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion.
FCC - Shall mean the Federal Communications
Commission.
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) -
Digital wireless telephone technology such as portable
phones, pagers, faxes, and computers. Such mobile tech-
nology promises to allow each consumer to use the same
telephone number wherever he or she goes. Also known
as Personal Communications Network (PCN).
2. add the following new sections 408 and 409 to
the Zoning Bylaw:
408. COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS, BUILDINGS,
AND TOWERS
408.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Bylaw is to
establish guidelines for the siting of communication an-
tennas, communication buildings, and communication
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towers in the Town of Yarmouth.
408.2 Goals. The goals of this Bylaw are to:
1. minimize adverse visual effects and impact of
communication antennas, communication buildings, and
communication towers on the vistas of the community
through careful design, siting, and vegetative screening;
2. manage the placement of communication anten-
nas, communication buildings, and communication tow-
ers so as to minimize the total number throughout the
community, and;
3. avoid potential damage to adjacent properties
from the failure of communication antennas and commu-
nication towers by careful engineering and siting.
408.3 Non -Applicability. This section is not in-
tended to be applicable to accessories to a residential or
business use, such as satellite dishes under two feet in
diameter for television reception, television antennas, or
antennas under 75 feet in height used by federally licensed
amateur radio operators.
Properly permitted communication antennas, com-
munication buildings, or communication towers in exist-
ence on the effective date of this bylaw are not subject to
these requirements and may be repaired, but not rebuilt,
relocated, replaced, altered, or enlarged, without being
subject to all of the provisions of this section.
408.4 Special Permit. No communication anten-
nas, communication buildings, or communication tow-
ers shall be erected, constructed, installed, modified, re-
built, replaced, altered, or enlarged without first obtain-
ing a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals.
408.4.1 Visual Impact. Photographic simulations
from a distance of one hundred, one thousand, and five
thousand feet and from four different locations of approxi-
mately ninety degrees apart of the proposed erected,
constructed, installed, modified, rebuilt, replaced, altered,
or enlarged communication antennas or communication tow-
ers will be submitted with the application for special permit.
408.5 Siting. No communication antenna, commu-
nication building, or communication tower shall be sited
in the Town of Yarmouth except as noted in this bylaw.
408.5.1 Allowed Areas. The siting of communica-
tion antennas, communication buildings, or communica-
tion towers shall only be allowed on sites shown on a map
entitled "Town of Yarmouth Inventory of Existing Antenna
Sites and Possible Antenna Sites," as currently amended.
This map may be amended by Town Meeting action.
408.5.1.1 Historic District. The siting of commu-
nication antennas, communication buildings, or commu-
nication towers on sites shown on a map entitled "Town
of Yarmouth Inventory of Existing Antenna Sites and Pos-
sible Antenna Sites," as currently amended which are lo-
cated in the Old King's Highway Regional Historic Dis-
trict or in the South Yarmouth Historic District require the
additional approval of the appropriate authority.
408.5.2 Prohibited Areas. Except as noted in sec-
tion 408.5.1, no communication antenna, communication
building, or communication tower in the Town of Yarmouth
shall be located in the Old King's Highway Regional His-
toric District or in the South Yarmouth Historic District.
408.6 Leases. No Special Permit granted under
this section shall be effective for town -owned property
used for the construction of communication buildings or
communication towers and/or for the location of com-
munication antennas until a lease setting forth the par-
ticular terms, conditions, and provisions have been ex-
ecuted by the applicant and the Town of Yarmouth.
408.7 Design.
408.7.1 General. All communication antennas,
communication buildings, and communication towers
shall be designed and sited so as to have the least ad-
verse visual effect on the environment. Only self-support-
ing monopole type communication towers are permis-
sible. Lattice towers, or the use of the use of ground an-
chors and/or guy wires, are prohibited.
All communication towers and antennas must meet
or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA,
the FCC, and any other agency of the federal, state, and
county government with the authority to regulate towers
and antennas. If such standards and regulations are
changed, then the owners of the towers and /or anten-
nas governed by this ordinance shall bring such towers
and/or antennas into compliance with such revised stan-
dard 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 con-
trolling federal agency. Failure to bring towers and/or an-
tennas into compliance with such revised standards and
regulations shall constitute grounds for the removal of
the tower or antenna at the owner's expense.
408.7.2 Shared use of communication towers.
To minimize the adverse visual impacts associated with
the proliferation and clustering of communication towers
and antennas, co -location of antennas by more than one
user on existing or new towers shall take precedence over
the construction of new single -use towers.
408.7.3 Building Setbacks. Communication build -
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ings must meet the setback requirements of section 203.5
Table of Dimensional Requirements for the applicable
zoning district. Parking areas and driveways must meet
all of the criteria of section 301 Parking and Loading.
408.7.4 Fall Zones. Communications towers,
whether free-standing or part of another structure or build-
ing, must be set back from all property lines by at least the
total height of the tower structure and its appurtenances.
408.7.5 New communications towers. New com-
munications towers will not be allowed unless the propo-
nent proves, to the satisfaction of the Town, that co -lo-
cation of antennas on existing towers and structures is
not feasible for technical or site-specific reasons. Com-
munication towers must be designed with sufficient height
so as to accommodate a minimum of three additional
users/service providers.
408.8 Aesthetics.
408.8.1 Landscaping. Existing mature tree growth
and natural land forms on sites shall be preserved to the
maximum extent possible. Screening for sites buffers and
parking lots must meet the criteria outlined in section 301
Parking and Loading. In addition, the base of communi-
cation 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 communi-
cations towers would not be an issue, these requirements
may be reduced or waived by the Building Inspector upon
unanimous vote by the Site Plan Review Team.
408.8.2 Lighting. All communications towers shall
be sited as to have the least practical adverse visual ef-
fect and shall not be lighted except to assure human safety
as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
and/or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
408.8.3 Color. Communications towers and anten-
nas shall maintain a gray galvanized finish, unless other-
wise required by the Board of Appeals. Communication
towers and/or antennas installed on an existing building
or structure shall be screened, constructed, and/or col-
ored to match the building or structure to which they are
attached or the background against which they are most
commonly seen. Microwave antennas exceeding 12
inches in diameter on a roof or building -mounted facility
shall not exceed the height of the structure to which they
are attached, unless fully enclosed. If enclosed, the shel-
ter must blend with the surrounding building(s) in archi-
tectural color and character.
408.9 As -Built Plans. Within 60 days of comple-
tion of the initial construction and/or any additional con-
struction, the owner or franchisee of any communications
building or tower shall furnish 2 complete sets of plans,
drawn to scale and stamped by a Registered Professional
Land Surveyor, depicting the location of all communica-
tions facilities.
408.10 Inspection. At least every 24 months, all
communication towers shall be inspected by an expert
who is regularly involved in the maintenance, inspection,
and/or erection of communication towers. At a minimum,
this inspection shall be conducted in accordance with
the tower inspection check list provided in the Electron-
ics Industries Association (EIA) Standard 222, "Structural
Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Sup-
port Structures " and the State Building Code. A copy of
each such inspection record shall be provided to the
Building Inspector.
If, upon inspection, the communication tower fails
to comply with such codes and standards, and consti-
tutes a danger to persons or property, then upon notice
being provided to the owner of the communication tower,
the owner shall have thirty (30) days to bring such tower
into compliance with such standards. Failure to comply
may result in an order to remove such tower at the owner's
expense.
408.11 Removal. Any communication antenna,
building, or tower that is no longer in use for its original
communications purpose shall be removed at the owner's
expense. The owner shall provide the Town with a copy
of the notice to the FCC of intent to cease operations
and shall be given 90 days from the date of ceasing op-
erations to remove the obsolete communication antenna,
building, or tower. In the case of multiple operators shar-
ing use of a single communication tower, this provision
shall not become effective until all users cease operations.
408.12 Accessory Equipment Storage. Mobile or
immobile equipment not used in direct support of a com-
munication tower shall not be parked on the site of a
Communication Tower, unless repairs are being made.
409. ANTENNAS IN OTHER THAN PERMITTED ZONES
409.1 Antennas in other than permitted zones.
The Zoning Board of Appeals may issue a special permit
to a personal communications service provider for the
siting of cellular communications antennas in other than
permitted zones under the following conditions:
a. The cellular service to be provided is for the use
of the entire Town of Yarmouth and all residents may uti-
lize the service.
b. The cellular service provider demonstrates that
there is not an alternative technical solution to the siting.
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c. The cellular service provider has maximized the
utilization of existing and permitted sites.
409.2 Personal Communications Services (PCS).
PCS's are not essential services and are thus not entitled
to preferential treatment under this by law.
409.3 Moratorium. There will be a moratorium of
six months from the adoption date of this bylaw for the
acceptance by the Town of Yarmouth of permits for the
siting of cellular communications antennas within the
Town of Yarmouth.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 28.
On motion made by John Shannon, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 28 as printed in the warrant.
On motion made by David Lillie, and duly seconded,
to move to Indefinitely postpone Article 28.
The vote on the indefinite postponement does not
carry.
jority.
7:28 P.M.
The vote on Article 28 carried by the requisite ma -
Yes -122 No -19
7:50 P.M.
ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVED
July 1, 1997
ARTICLE 29: To see if the Town will vote to amend
Chapter 104 of the Yarmouth Code Anti -Noise Regula-
tions as follows:
Renumber Section 104-7 to be 104-9 and further
change the words "NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS" to be "NOT MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED
DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE."
NEW SECTION 104-7. It shall be unlawful for any
person while in control of any motor vehicle. as defined
by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90, Section 1 as
amended, in the Town of Yarmouth to cause unneces-
sary, loud, excessive or unusual noise in the operation of
the motor vehicle, as defined by Chapter 90, Section 1,
as amended. The fact that the noise is plainly audible at
a distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the motor
vehicle from which it originates shall constitute Prima
Facie evidence of a violation of this bylaw.
NEW SECTION 104-8. The owner of any building
dwelling, structure, premises, shelter which is let, rented
or leased shall provide any and all tenants, lessees and
sub lessees with a copy of all sections of Chapter 104 of
the Yarmouth Code.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 29.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee deferred to the
Selectmen and the Selectmen recommended, to move
Article 29 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 29 carried unanimously.
7:53 P.M.
ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVED
July 1, 1997
ARTICLE 30: To see if the Town will vote to autho-
rize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase or
eminent domain for watershed protection and/or drain-
age exclusively, of land shown on assessors map lot
#68N1 of 8.08 acres in the Captain's Village area and to
fund such purpose authorize the Treasurer, with the ap-
proval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow the sum of
$150,000 subject to a Proposition 2 debt exemption.
(Petitioned)
Acting on Article 30.
On motion made by Roland Lajoie, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 30 as printed in the warrant.
On motion made by Lawrence Camerlengo and duly
seconded, to move the Article.
jority.
The vote on moving the Article carried unanimously.
8:18 P.M.
The vote on Article 30 carried by the requisite ma -
Yes -122 No -18
ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will vote to autho-
rize the Board of Selectmen to direct town departments/
boards to resolve drainage problems in the area known
as Captain's Village of South Yarmouth.
(Petitioned)
Acting on Article 31.
On motion made by Roland Lajoie, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee did not recommend
and the Selectmen recommended, to move Article 31 as
printed in the warrant.
jority.
The vote on Article 31 carried by the requisite ma -
8:23 P.M.
ARTICLE 32: To see if the town will vote to make
the following changes in the Zoning Bylaw, in order to
meet the minimum wellhead protection requirements of
the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protec-
tion:
1. Revise section 202.1 by adding the following new
paragraph:
Other uses specifically prohibited in the Aquifer Pro-
tection Overlay District, are listed in Bylaw section 406.4.1.
2. Replace the section 203.5 Table of Dimensional
Requirements with the following and add a new note P:
203.5 Table of Dimensional Requirements (A)
Minimum
Zoning or Lot Size
Overlay in Sq. Ft.
District (B,C,N)
R-87 87210
R-40 40000
R-25 25000
RS -25 25000
B1 25000
B2 20000
B3 40000
217800
MU (5 acres)
Minimum
Frontage
in feet
(F,G)
200
150
150
150
150
125 (H)
100
Maximum Yard in feet
(D,E)
Side
Front
(I)
30
30
30
30
30 (J)
30
30 (K)
50
20
15
15
25
25
10 (K)
Maximum
Building
Rear Coverage
(%)
75
20
20
20
20
20
30
25
25
25
25
25 (L)
25 (L)
(P)
200 30 25 20 25
The Aquifier Protection Overlay District (APD) overlays
APD the town's zoning districts; see the information above (P)
for dimensional requirements.
P. 15% Maximum impervious lot surface coverage,
or 2500 square feet of any lot, whichever is greater, un-
less artificial recharge for excess runoff is provided, as
noted in 310 CMR 22.21 (2)(b)8.
8:20 P.M. 3. Delete Bylaw section 406.4 Use Regulation and
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replace it with the following:
406.4 Use Regulation. Uses, except as noted be-
low, within the Aquifer Protection Overlay District shall
be controlled by Section 202.5 of the Zoning Bylaw, Use
Regulation Schedule, and by the provisions of this by-
law. All uses listed in Section 202.5 which require a Spe-
cial Permit in this District shall be subject to the require-
ments listed below.
4. Add a new subsection 406.4.1 Prohibited uses,
as follows:
406.4.1 Prohibited uses: landfills and open
dumps, as noted in 310 CMR 22.21(2)(A)1; land filling of
sludge and Septage, as noted in 310 CMR 22.21(2)(a)2;
automobile graveyards and junkyards; stockpiling and dis-
posal of snow or ice from outside the Zone II (APD), which
contains deicing chemicals, as noted in 310 CMR
22.21(2)(A)4; non -sanitary wastewater treatment facilities,
except for replacement, repair, or systems treating con-
taminated ground or surface water, as noted in 310 CMR
22.21(2)(a)6, and; facilities that generate, treat, store or
dispose of hazardous waste, as noted in 310 CMR
22.21(2).
The following uses and activities are prohibited,
unless designed in accordance with specified perfor-
mance standards approved by DEP. Uses involving stor-
age of sludge and septage, de-icing chemicals, commer-
cial fertilizers, animal manures (as noted in 310 CMR
22.21(2)(b)4), liquid hazardous materials, or liquid petro-
leum products. Earth removal activities within 4 feet of
historic high water table (as noted in 310 CMR
22.21(2)(b)6).
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 32.
On motion made by Gloria Smith, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 32 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 32 carried unanimously.
8:27 P.M.
ATTORNEY GENERAL APPROVED
July 1, 1997
ARTICLE 33: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw by revising its sign regulations in the
following manner:
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1. Add the following new definition to section 303.1
Definitions:
Decorative Canopy - Any modification or attachment
to a building roof or facade with no architectural continu-
ity, intended to advertise by use of bright colors, plastic,
or franchise logos.
2. Change the heading/title of section 303.2 Gen-
eral Regulations to 303.2 General Regulations, Signs
and Related Items.
3. Delete section 303.2.1 Prohibited Signs in its
entirety and replace it with the following:
303.2.1 Prohibited Related Items: Pennants, ban-
ners, streamers, advertising flags, spinners, balloons,
windsocks, decorative canopies, or aerially supported
devices are not allowed.
4. Delete section 303.2.2 Flags in its entirety and
replace it with the following:
303.2.2 Flags. Up to three (3) governmental flags,
not to exceed 24 square feet, and one (1) decorative flag
(without lettering), not to exceed 12 square feet, will be
allowed per business. No flags with wording (e.g. open,
sale, etc.) designed for advertising attraction are allowed.
5. Delete section 303.4.1 in its entirety and replace
it with the following:
303.4.1 Sculptures. Lettered and unlettered sculp-
tures are not allowed in the B1, B2, and B3 zones, except
on tax-exempt property.
6. Add the following new sentence to the end of
Bylaw section 401.3 Commercial Outdoor Use:
No outdoor displays shall be located in the required
buffers.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 33.
On motion made by Bibe Schnitzer, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 33 as printed in the warrant.
On motion made by Richard Brenner, and duly sec-
onded, to amend Article 33 by deleting all of section
303.2.1 from "Pennants to or".
The vote on the amendment does not carry by the
requisite majority.
8:57 P.M.
The vote on Article 33 does not carry.
Yes - 25 No - 75
9:12 P.M.
ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to add the
following paragraph under 406.4.1:
406.4.1 Prohibited Uses.
The storage, use, manufacture, sale, or disposal of
toxic and/or hazardous materials* resulting in the pres-
ence of more than twelve thousand pounds total (12,000
pounds) at any given time on any parcel of land within the
aquifer protection district shall not be allowed - with the
following exceptions: gasoline, diesel, and heating fuels.
And to amend 406.4 of the Zoning ByLaw "Use
Regulation" by inserting in the first sentence the follow-
ing phrase "Except as specifically prohibited under Sec-
tion 406.4.1" between the words "district" and "shall".
*As defined and listed in the state regulations 310
CMR 30.160
(Petitioned)
2/3rds vote
Acting on Article 34.
On motion made by Fred Jones, and duly seconded,
to move to Indefinitely Postpone Article 34.
The vote on Indefinite Postponement of Article 34
carried unanimously.
9:14 P.M.
ARTICLE 35: To see if the Town will vote to dedi-
cate the Yarmouth Landfill to the uses as shown on a
plan titled "Plan Showing Park, Recreation and Munici-
pal Use Areas at the Yarmouth Landfill Site, January 30,
1997", Scale 1"=300 ft', as per the requirements of the
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Division of Con -
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servation Services.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 35.
On motion made by Herbert Schnitzer, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 35 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 35 carried unanimously.
9:16 P.M.
On motion made by Arthur Carlson, and duly sec-
onded, to move Article 19 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 19 does not carry.
9:18 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded, to move to
adjourn the Annual Town Meeting.
The vote on the adjournment of the Annual Town
Meeting carried unanimously.
9:18 P.M.
AND, also, in the name of the Commonwealth you
are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting at-
tested 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 afore-
said.
Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with
your doings thereon at the time and place of said meet-
ing. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of
Yarmouth, hereto affixed this 11th day of February in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred ninety seven.
Christopher Bowman, Chairman
John Howard
Herbert Schnitzer
Charlotte Striebel
Maureen Rischitelli
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Special Town Meeting Warrant
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
April 9, 1997
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth
Barnstable, ss.
Greetings,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said town qualified to vote in elections and
in Town affairs to meet at the Mattacheese Middle School
in said Town of Yarmouth on the ninth day of April 1997
at 6:30 p.m. then and there to act on the following ar-
ticles:
Special Town Meeting came to order at 6:41 P.M. in
the Mattacheese Middle School, Higgins Crowell Road,
West Yarmouth, MA on April 9, 1997, with Thomas N.
George, Moderator, presiding.
In:
Prior to the meeting the following Tellers were sworn
James Quirk, Jr., Head Teller
Richard Neitz
Donald J. Sullivan
Arthur Connelly
Phillip W. Morris, Jr.
The warrant was read by the Moderator:
Quorum 122 Plus.
ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the following resolution which will be presented to the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Whereas the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is
engaged in a process to establish a competitive market
place through deregulation and restructuring of the elec-
tric utility industry, and;
Whereas citizens of Yarmouth in Barnstable County
have a substantial economic, environmental, and social
interest at stake, and;
Whereas the town's residential and business con-
sumers are interested in lowering their electric rates and
improving service;
Be it therefore resolved that Town Meeting Mem-
bers of Yarmouth, grant the Board of Selectmen author-
ity to participate in a contract for power supply indepen-
dently or in joint action with other towns. If such con-
tracts are effected individual consumers would retain the
option not to participate and to choose any alternatives
they desire.
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(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 1.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 1 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 1 carried unanimously.
6:44 P.M.
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds and appropriate the sum of $4,000
to be used to reimburse the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 2.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 2 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 2 carried unanimously.
6:45 P.M.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds and appropriate the sum of $30,000
to be used to purchase safety equipment for the Yarmouth
Police Department and Yarmouth Fire Department.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 3.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 3 as printed in the war-
rant and change $30,000.00 to $24,500.00.
The vote on Article 3 carried unanimously.
6:47 P.M.
ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds and appropriate the sum of $4,200
to be added to line item 5-64 Police Department expen-
ditures for the rental of pagers for the department.
(Police Department)
Acting on Article 4.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 4 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 4 carried unanimously.
6:48 P.M.
ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds the sum of $2,000 to be added to
line item 5-59 Cable Advisory Committee expenses.
(Cable Advisory Committee)
Acting on Article 5.
On motion made by Charles Hart, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 5 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 5 carried unanimously.
6:49 P.M.
ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
$32,650 from article 5-114 Senior Center Rental Expense
t0 5-115 Senior Center expenses.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 6.
On motion made by Herbert Schnitzer, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move that the town vote to transfer
the following sums of money within the FY 1997 Town
Budget" $4,000.00 from Article 5-114 Senior Rental Ex-
pense to 5-113 Senior Center Wages and transfer
$22,880.00 from Article 5-114 Senior Rental Expense to
Article 5-115 Senior Expenses.
The vote on Article 6 carried unanimously.
6:50 P.M.
ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
the sum of $60,000 from Article 18 of the August 1995
Special Town Meeting to fund the implementation of a
Personnel Study for town employees.
(Board of Selectmen)
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Acting on Article 7.
On motion made by John Howard, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 7 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 7 carried unanimously.
6:53 P.M.
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
and appropriate the sum of $50,000 from available funds
to fund the beach nourishment project in the Hyannis Area
of Yarmouth in cooperation with the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
(Department of Natural Resources)
Acting on Article 8.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 8 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 8 carried unanimously.
6:56 P.M.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds and appropriate the sum of $50,000
to be added to line item 5-65, Fire Department salaries
wages, and overtime 1996 Annual Town Meeting.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 9.
On motion made by John Howard, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 9 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 9 carried unanimously.
6:57 P.M.
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to appro-
priate a sum of money for the purpose of financing the
following water pollution abatement facility projects: re-
pair, replacement and/or upgrade of septic systems, pur-
suant to agreements with the Board of Health and resi-
dential property owners, including without limitation all
costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of
the General Laws; to determine whether this appropria-
tion shall be raised by borrowing from the Massachu-
setts Water Pollution Abatement Trust or otherwise; or to
take any other action relative thereto.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 10.
On motion made by Barrie Cliffe, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move Article 10 as printed in the warrant and
to fund such article, authorize the treasurer with the ap-
proval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow $200,000.00
from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust.
The vote on Article 10 carried unanimously.
7:01 P.M.
ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote that the
vacant land on both sides of Berry Avenue at or near the
intersection of Route 28 in West Yarmouth known as: Lot
25W1 (#11 Berry Ave.) currently owned by Efthemios
Bentas of 431 Lewis Wharf in Boston; Lot W3 (#17 Berry
Avenue) currently owned by Dorothy Stacey; and Lot X2
consisting of 7.81 acres owned by the Botsivales broth-
ers and encompassing a parcel of land immediately east
of (and abutting) Christy's Market and a parcel of land
extending south along berry Avenue until one house lot
before Brookhill Lane (the foregoing according to page
25 of theYarmouth Assessors' Book) be converted from
commercial use to residential use.
(Petitioned)
Acting on Article 11.
On motion made by David Kellogg, and duly sec-
onded, to move to indefinitely postpone Article 11.
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The vote on Article 11 carried unanimously.
7:02 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the
Special Town Meeting.
The vote to adjourn carried unanimously.
7:02 P.M.
And also in the name of the Commonwealth you
are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting at-
tested copies thereof at four public places, one on the
North Side of town and three on the South Side, also by
publication in the Yarmouth Register, at least fourteen (14)
days before the time of holding said meeting aforesaid.
Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with
your doings thereon at the time and place of said meet-
ing. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of
Yarmouth, hereto affixed this twenty-fifth day of Febru-
ary in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and ninety seven.
Christopher Bowman, Chairman
John Howard
Herbert Schnitzer
Charlotte Striebel
Maureen Rischitelli
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Special Town Meeting Warrant
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
July 29, 1997
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth
Barnstable, ss.
Greetings,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said town qualified to vote in elections and
in Town affairs to meet at the Mattacheese Middle School
in said Town of Yarmouth on the twenty-ninth day of July
1997 at 7:00 p.m. then and there to act on the following
articles:
Special Town Meeting came to order at 7:00 P.M. in
the Mattacheese Middle School, Higgins Crowell Road,
West Yarmouth, MA on July 29, 1997, with Thomas N.
George, Moderator, Presiding.
The moderator counted 78 Plus.
The moderator read the warrant.
After Article 1 was read and discussed and ready
for the vote the moderator swore in the following Tellers:
Richard Neitz, Head Teller
Charlotte Ellis
Donald Shaw
James B. Carlaw
Nancy B. Curley
ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds a sum of money to fund the con-
struction and equipping of a new water department facility.
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 1.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and recommended by the Finance Committee
and Selectmen, to move that the town vote to transfer
and appropriate the following sums of money from the
sources indicated to fund the construction and equip-
ping a new water department facility.
Stabilization Fund
Article 27 ATM 1991 Corrosion Control
Water Department Fund Balance
Total
$ 200,000.00
$ 235,000.00
$ 1,497,629.00
$ 1,932,629.00
The vote on Article 1 carried by the requisite majority.
Yes - 107 No - 19
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7:35 P.M.
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the Water Resources element of the Yarmouth Compre-
hensive Plan under the provisions of Chapter 716, Sec-
tion 9 of the Acts of 1989 or take any other action related
thereto.
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 2.
On motion made by Gloria Smith, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning and the Selectmen recommended, to move Article 2
as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 2 carried unanimously.
7:59 P.M.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to change
the Septage Plant Enterprise Fund, line item 5-89 of the
1997 Annual Town Meeting to read 5-89, FY '98 $
1,262,088.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 3.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 3 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 3 carried unanimously.
8:00 P.M.
ARTICLE 4 : To see if the Town will vote to change
the Transfer Station Enterprise Fund, Line items 5-87 and
5-88 of the 1997 Annual Town Meeting to read:
5-87 $ 183,900
5-88 $ 3,141,767
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 4.
On motion made by Herbert Schnitzer, and duly
seconded, and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 4 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 4 carried unanimously.
8:05 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the
Special Town Meeting.
The vote was unanimous.
8:05 P.M.
And also in the name of the Commonwealth you
are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting at-
tested copies thereof at four public places, one on the
North Side of town and three on the South Side, also by
publication in the Yarmouth Register, at least fourteen (14)
days before the time of holding said meeting aforesaid.
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Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with
your doings thereon at the time and place of said meet-
ing. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of
Yarmouth, hereto affixed this first day of July in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety seven.
John Howard, Chairman
Charlotte Striebel
Herbert Schnitzer
Maureen Rischitelli
Charles Hart
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Annual Report of the Old King's
Highway Regional Historic
District Committee
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
November 25, 1997
Barnstable, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County
of Barnstable:
Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said Town who reside in the Old King's High-
way Regional Historic District and are qualified to vote in
election and in town affairs, to meet at the Yarmouth Port
Fire Station #2 Meeting Room, in said Town of Yarmouth
on Tuesday, the twenty-fifth of November, 1997 at 6:30
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 6:30 P.M., then
and there to act on the following business:
2. Other motions or resolutions from the floor.
Joseph W. Butler of 24 Thacher Shore Road nomi-
nated Willard P. Sheppard, Jr. of 26 Forewind Road,
Yarmouthport, MA. There were no other nominations from
the floor, the nominations were closed.
Polls opened at 6:30 P.M. for the election of one
member of the Old King's Highway Regional Historic Dis-
trict Committee for a term of four years.
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The meeting of the Old King's Highway Regional
Historic District Committee came to order at 7:00 P.M.
November 25, 1997 at the Yarmouth Port Fire Station #2
in Yarmouth Port with Selectman Charles Hart presiding
as moderator, reading the official warrant and returning
of service in the presence of George F. Barabe, Town
Clerk.
The polls closed at 7:00 P.M. The results of the bal-
loting were announced by George F. Barabe, Town Clerk.
Willard P. Sheppard, Jr.
Mary F. Sheppard
Amy C. Hair
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There being no other motions or resolutions from
the floor this meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
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 and the
Yarmouth Port Post Office; also by publication in the
Yarmouth Sun at least fourteen days before the time of
holding said meeting as aforesaid. Hereof, fail not, and
make return of this warrant with you doings thereon at
the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands
and seal of the Town of Yarmouth, hereto affixed this
twenty eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and ninety seven.
Christopher Bowman, Chairman
Herbert Schnitzer
John Howard
Charlotte B. Striebel
Maureen Rischitelli
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Joseph W. Butler of 24 Thacher Shore Road nomi-
nated Willard P. Sheppard, Jr. of 26 Forewind Road,
Yarmouthport, MA. There were no other nominations from
the floor.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Report of the Community
Development Department
The Community Development Department is headed
by David Kellogg, Town Planner. The following are the
annual reports of the divisions, staffs and the boards and
committees served by staff:
Report of the Planning Division
The Yarmouth Planning Division continued its busy
schedule in 1997. David Kellogg served as Town Planner
and Director of the Community Development Department.
Terry Sylvia served as Assistant Town Planner and Jeanne
Bullock as Administrative Assistant.
Planning Staff continued to provide technical sup-
port to the Planning Board, Fair Housing Committee,
Route 28 Task Force, and the Growth Policy Advisory
Council. Staff also continued to assist other town depart-
ments, boards, and committees, as well as the general
public.
Throughout the calendar year the Town Planner was
assigned the responsibility of coordinating the produc-
tion of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, and with the
preparation of the various Plan elements not being pre-
pared by consultants. The Assistant Town Planner con-
tinued to serve as Planning's designee on the Site Plan
Review Team and its vice-chairman.
The continuing preparation of the Yarmouth Com-
prehensive Plan took large blocks of staff time during
1997. In order to expedite the completion of Phase II,
work is continuing on the Wetlands, Wildlife/Plant Habi-
tat, and Affordable Housing Chapters.
The five reference chapters dealing with the Intro-
duction, Outreach, Population Study, Economic Devel-
opment -Inventory, and Inter -Municipal Coordination are
completed. The Recreation and Open Space chapter, as
well as the Coastal Resource chapter, were presented
and adopted at the April 8,1997 Annual Town Meeting.
The Water Resources chapter was presented and adopted
at the July 29, 1997 Special Town Meeting.
It is expected that at least two elements, probably
Affordable Housing and Wetlands, will be presented to
Town Meetings this year seeking its endorsement.
During the year the Planning Board (the Local Plan-
ning Committee) continued to work cooperatively with
Growth Policy Advisory Council on the presentation of the
Plan.
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Report of the Planning Board
Over the past year the Planning Board has held 42
business and workshop meetings. Officers of the Board
through August of 1997 were: Gloria Smith, Chairperson;
John Shannon; Vice -Chairperson, and; Brad Goodwin,
Clerk. In September, Mr. Shannon was appointed as Chair-
person, Mr. Goodwin as Vice -Chairperson, and Mr.
Marasco, Clerk.
With regret the Board accepted the resignation of
Mr. Laurence Barber in July, 1997. Vacant Planning Board
positions in 1997 were filled by Ms. Evelyn Hayes, Mr.
Morton Berlan and Mr. Jack McCormack.
For the Annual Town Meeting in April, 1997, the
Board sponsored 6 articles to revise the Zoning Bylaw,
as well as 2 articles to adopt elements of the Yarmouth
Comprehensive Plan (Coastal Resource element and the
Recreation and Open Space element). At the Special Town
Meeting in July, 1997, the Board sponsored 1 article to
adopt the Water Resources element of the Yarmouth
Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Board continues to act as the Town's
Local Planning Committee under the Cape Cod Com-
mission Act and remains active in the preparation of a
local Comprehensive Plan.
1998.
Members look forward to another active year in
Respectfully submitted,
John Shannon, Chairperson
Brad Goodwin, Vice -Chairperson
William Marasco, Clerk
Gloria Smith
Evelyn Hayes
Jack McCormack
Morton Berlan
Laurence Barber, Former Member
Patricia Kane, Former Member
Report of the
Fair Housing Committee
The Yarmouth Fair Housing Committee is respon-
sible for the over -sight and coordination of initiatives and
projects that will increase both the availability of, and the
access to, affordable housing in Yarmouth. To this end,
the Committee continues to work closely with the Plan-
ning Board, the Yarmouth Housing Authority, and Habitat
for Humanity. Representatives from both the Planning Board
and the Housing Authority sit on our Committee, and one
of our members is on Habitat's Board of Directors.
ACTIVITIES
Setucket Pines - The longstanding complaints from
residents at Setucket Pines against Bay State Construc-
tion Company, developers of the properties, are still the
subject of discussion between the Town Administrator
and Bay State and its insurer, the Hartford Company. We
hope to have this matter finally resolved in the coming
months.
German Hill - The Planning Office has been active
in dealing with the re -sales of some of the homes at the
8 -year old German Hill development. It has always been
the expressed intent and desire of the Fair Housing Com-
mittee to keep all these homes on the 10% town afford-
able housing inventory; but because the state -designated
Fleet Bank has not been very cooperative in qualifying
buyer applicants within the mandated time frame, one or
more of these houses may have to be dropped from the
inventory, and placed on the open market.
Headwaters Drive - The LIFE proposal for an afford-
able housing development for learning disabled young
adults was withdrawn before it could be heard by the
Board of Appeals. Joseph Dugas, original proponent of
the Headwaters Drive project and owner of the property,
retains the Comprehensive Permit but has presented no
new proposals.
Block Grant for Home Repair - The Fair Housing
Committee applied for and received $29,000 in Federal
Community Development Block Grant funds. These will
be used for repairs and the upgrading to code of dwell-
ings belonging to local income -eligible homeowners. As
a result of the Fair Housing Committees "Request for Pro-
posals", the program will be administered by the Hous-
ing Assistance Corporation (HAC). Pat Fiero of HAC met
with the Committee three times during the past year to
discuss their proposal.
GOALS FOR AFFORDABLE
MULTI -FAMILY UNITS
A Revised Draft of Proposed Goals for Affordable
Multi -Family Units was drawn up by the Fair Housing
Committee in conjunction with the Town Planner and will
be presented to the Selectmen at some time in the near
future.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ELEMENT OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
A sub -committee of the Fair Housing Committee
worked all year with the Town Planner on this element of
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the Comprehensive Plan. Following a public hearing, the
element will be presented for approval at the special town
meeting on February 10, 1998.
An update of the Affordable Housing Inventory was
released by the Mass. Department of Housing and Com-
munity Development in May. Yarmouth has a total of 271
units: 19 Homeowner re-hab units; 8 Chapter 689 (teen
mother) units; 37 HOP (German Hill) units; 2 home rental
assistance (fuel) units; 40 Chapter 667 (elderly) units; 15
LIP (Setucket Pines) units; 150 Section 8 (Federal sub-
sidy) units. The 271 total is 2.4% of the total housing stock
in Yarmouth, 10% is prescribed by State Law for each
municipality. The Fair Housing Committee has been, for
a long time, working with Habitat to persuade the State
to include the Habitat homes in the affordable inventory.
In December, the Fair Housing Committee voted
unanimously to authorize its chairman to send a letter to
the Assembly of Delegates supporting a proposed county
ordinance which would grant $250,000 from surplus
county funds for affordable home -ownership throughout
the Cape. Approved by the Assembly, it would be admin-
istered through the HOME program.
The Fair Housing Committee met 24 times in 1997
and met with the Selectmen twice. The Committee also
met once with the Route 28 Task Force, once with Growth
Policy Advisory Committee, and once with the Conser-
vation Commission.
At the May 5 meeting, the Fair Housing Committee
presented a plaque to former member Ann McCorkle in
recognition and appreciation of her more than ten years'
service on the Committee.
No complaints of discrimination were brought be-
fore the FHC in 1997.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Committee wishes to thank the following town
officials and staff members for their support and assis-
tance during 1997:
David H. Kellogg, Town Planner
Terry N. Sylvia, Assistant Town Planner
Peter Bryanton, HUD Coordinator
Jeanne Bullock, Administrative Assistant
Mary Ellen Hautanen, Committee Secretary
Robert C. Lawton, Jr., Town Administrator
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Monroe, Chairman
Madeline Manchuk, Vice -Chairman
Patricia Sinclair, Historian
Charles Bergstrom
Robert Pike
Gwendolyn Gilbert,
YHA Representative
Gloria Smith,
Planning Board Representative
David Kirk, Former Member
Lorraine Wilson -Hendrickson,
Former Member
Report of the Growth Policy
Advisory Council
The Growth Policy Advisory Council (GPAC) con-
tinued outreach activities for the Town of Yarmouth Local
Comprehensive Plan in 1997. GPAC also continues to
follow a policy of not taking the entire Plan in one huge,
indigestible block, but to work on individual elements,
thus allowing the townspeople more opportunity for care-
ful consideration of each portion of the Plan. We are
pleased that this approach has so far met with success
in the several public hearings we have had on the indi-
vidual Plan elements, and in the passage of several of
three elements that have required Town Meeting approval.
These include Water Resources, Coastal Resources, and
Recreation and Open Space.
During 1997, GPAC held 27 scheduled meetings.
They met with the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board
(three times) with the Economic Revitalization Commit-
tee (two times), with the Route 28 Task Force, and held
two Public Hearings as well as two workshops.
The agenda for 1998 includes work on Land Use &
Growth Management, Economic Development, Wetlands,
Wildlife/Plan Habitat.
Much appreciation goes to Myra Suchenicz, whose
concern for the future of the town is manifest in her en-
thusiasm and hard work on several key projects; her pres-
ence on GPAC will be missed as she pursues further stud-
ies, but we extend every wish for her success.
Thanks also go to John Shannon, whose assump-
tion of Planning Board Chairman necessitated his depar-
ture from GPAC, but assures us a solid link with the Plan-
ning Board. We are also fortunate that Evelyn Hayes is an
able conduit between GPAC and the Planning Board.
We welcome the enthusiasm of new members Art
Nedley, Peter Ward and Nancy Curley.
Respectfully submitted,
Harris Contos, Chairman
Alice Bonacci
Evelyn Hayes
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Bibe Schnitzer
Art Nedley
Peter Ward
Nancy Curley
Rev. Charles Bergstrom
Priscilla Gregory
Charles Hart, Selectman
Report of the Yarmouth
Conservation Commission
During the 1997 calendar year, the Yarmouth Con-
servation Commission conducted 103 public hearings for
projects in and near wetlands pursuant to the Massa-
chusetts Wetland Protection Act and the Town of
Yarmouth Wetland By -Law. Public hearings are held the
first and third Thursdays of each month in the Town Hall
and the public is welcome to attend.
The Conservation Commission reviewed several
large projects during 1997. The dredging of the Hyannis
main channel with associated beach nourishment was
approved as well as the complete re -construction of Buck
Island Road. Additionally, the Commission amended and
passed regulations under its Wetland By -Law. These
changes eliminate duplication with the Board of Health
Regulations and simplify application processes.
The Commission's Administrator spent a consider-
able portion of 1997 in the development of various chap-
ters of the Town's "Comprehensive Plan." The "Open
Space and Recreation" and "Coastal Resources" chap-
ters were completed and passed by Annual Town Meet-
ing in April of 1997. The "Water Resources" chapter was
completed and passed by Special Town Meeting in July
of 1997. A significant amount of additional help on the
chapters was given by Nancy Swift of Sandwich. She
was hired as an intern through a partnership with Cape
Cod Community College. Her work will also appear in
the "Wetlands" chapter currently under development. The
Conservation Commission and staff wish to take this
opportunity to thank Nancy for her incredible devotion to
a job well done.
The Conservation Commission is pleased to an-
nounce that Yarmouth is the first town on the Cape to
have its nature trails dedicated as part of the "Cape Cod
Pathways Program." The dedication took place in Octo-
ber as part of "Cape Walk" 1997. The Commission's
former Chairman Bill Prinz along with the Compact of
Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Executive Director Mark
Robinson and Commission Administrator Bradford Hall
combined their efforts to create a trail network in Yarmouth
that connects into the Towns of Dennis and Barnstable.
A free brochure will be available during 1998 explaining
the various routes. The Commission also wishes to thank
Kathy Sferra of the Cape Cod Commission for her count-
less hours of coordination.
As in the past, the Conservation Commission wishes
to thank the Natural Resources Department for their help
with trail maintenance. The Commission also wishes to
thank the Engineering and Planning Departments for their
valuable assistance throughout the year.
Regretfully, the Commission accepted the resigna-
tions of Mike Hayes and Bud Nugent during 1997. Both
Mike and Bud were valuable assets to the Commission
and will be missed. We wish to thank them for their ser-
vice to the community. Best of luck to both of them.
Respectfully submitted,
Philip Magnuson, Chairman
William Prinz, Vice Chairman
William Fenton, Secretary
Garry Ellis
Leo LaBossiere
Erik Tolley
Edwin Hoopes
Sandi Clark, Office Secretary
Bradford Hall,
Conservation Administrator
Report of the Old King's Highway
Regional Historic District
Committee
In 1997, the Old King's Highway Regional Historic
District Committee for the Town of Yarmouth held 24 pub-
lic hearings during which it acted on 238 Certificates of
Appropriateness (denying 5), 39 Exemptions and 21 re-
quests for minor changes to previously approved plans.
The applications included approvals for 21 sheds, 15
signs and 40 new houses in addition to 17 new buildings
at King's Way. The Old King's Highway Committee had 1
appeal which was rendered in favor of the Committee. 5
informational hearings were also helpful in informing the
committee on forthcoming applications.
17 requests were approved for repainting when
changing exterior colors. This is the area which requires
the most interpretation; owners within the historic dis-
trict with painting violations are particularly difficult to
monitor. Structures may be repainted with existing col-
ors without prior approval; however, when changing col-
ors, the owner must file and receive prior approval. In
accordance with Chap. 470 of the Acts of 1973, which
govern the local committee and regional commission,
white is the only color which does not require filing of an
application.
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Following through on the nine reported violations
created some extra work for the committee members,
the secretary, and the Building Inspectors. In accordance
with the regulations of the Act, violations must be backed
up by photographs before being reported to the Building
Department, which is responsible for enforcing the Act.
The OKHC secretary now assists the Building Inspector
by sending out citation letters to owners of properties on
which there are reported violations.
The boundaries of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway
Historic District are from the Mid -Cape Highway north to
the bay and border to border from the Towns of Barnstable
and Dennis. There is a continuing effort to inform owners
as to exterior structural changes requiring OKHC ap-
proval, i.e., new construction, alterations, additions,
demolitions, repainting, and changing the colors.
The Committee wishes to express their apprecia-
tion to Robert N. Miller, for his many years of dedication
on the Old King's Highway Committee. Mr. Miller's term
expired in December of 1997. Thank you, Bob.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Miller, Chairman
David Moeller, Co -Chairman
Betsy Antonellis
Deborah Gray
Richard Gegenwarth, Building Contractor
Gordon Clark, Alternate
Report of the
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals operates under the Yarmouth
Zoning By-law as well as the Massachusetts General Laws
Chapters 40A and 40B. The responsibilities of the Board
of Appeals are to hear and decide petitions/appeals for
Special Permits, Variances from the terms of the By-law,
and Appeals from the decision of the Building Inspector.
The Board consists of five regular members, plus alter-
nates, all of whom are appointed by the Selectmen. The
Board is scheduled to meet on the second and fourth
Thursdays of each month, at 7:00 p.m. At least one of
our meetings each month is broadcast live on Channel
19, the Public Access Television Station.
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 of the Board
of Appeals generally in the less controversial or less com-
plex cases. The Board's Zoning Administrators are cur-
rently Mr. Leslie Campbell and Mr. James Robertson.
During the year of 1997, the Board of Appeals heard
a total of 88 petitions. Of these, 61 were granted (in whole
or in part), while 12 were denied. The remaining 15 were
either withdrawn or are still pending.
I wish to thank our Regular and Alternate members
for their dedicated and conscientious service to the Town
throughout the year. The Board also wishes to express
its collective appreciation to Mr. Leslie Campbell, for his
many years of service to the Board. Mr. Campbell's term
of office is scheduled to expire in January, 1998. During
his tenure, he has served with distinction as the Board's
Clerk, Chairman, and Zoning Administrator.
Respectfully submitted,
David S. Reid, Chairman
Jerome Sullivan, Vice Chairman
Leslie Campbell
John Richards
James Robertson
Richard Neitz, Alternate
Mike Strobl, Alternate
Joseph Sarnosky, Alternate
Michael O'Loughlin, Alternate
Audrey Miller, Alternate
Roger Tuttle, Alternate
Report of the
Historical Commission
The Yarmouth Historical Commission is established
by Chapter 40, Section 8.D of the Massachusetts Gen-
eral Laws for the purpose of preservation, protection, and
the development of the historical and archaeological as-
sets of the Town. It may also recommend to the Massa-
chusetts Historical Commission places to be certified as
historical or archaeological landmarks.. Members terms
are 4 years and Associates are appointed annually to pro-
vide specific expertise. In 1996, the Commission held nine
meetings and in accordance to Town Code, Chapter 92,
Historic Properties (Demolition Delay Ordinance) the Com-
mission signed off on two demolitions.
BAXTER GRIST MILL, WEST YARMOUTH: The
Parks Department provided the funds for a part-time sea-
sonal attendant (once again Herb Stone, a resident of
Yarmouth), this enabled the mill to open for admission
from 1-4 p.m. on weekends, Memorial and Columbus Day
holidays and mid-June through Labor Day. This year, the
planters were filled by the Garden Club of Yarmouth. In
1997, there were eight additional whiskey barrels filled
with flowers and a planting surrounding the Memorial
Rock to add more color to the landscape at the mill. The
mill has been repaired and Stone has been able to dem-
onstrate to visitors how the grinding process works. There
is also the addition of cornbread recipe cards designed
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by Wayne Goodwin that are given to the visitors at the
mill and available at Town Hall.
JUDAH BAKER WINDMILL, SOUTH YARMOUTH:
The 1791 Judah Baker Windmill, which is within the South
Yarmouth/Bass River Historic District is in dire need of
repair. The Yarmouth Historical Commission continues to
spearhead renewed interest and public awareness of the
need for the repair, preservation and restoration of this
historic structure. Under the direction of Deborah Gray,
YHC Windmill Chairman, the Judah Baker Windmill Pres-
ervation Project has gained the support of the Select-
men, Planning Board, Parks Department and many other
Town departments and public organizations that share
the common goal of saving the windmill for future gen-
erations to enjoy. The Project has gained state and na-
tional attention. Commission members and other devoted
windmill supporters, have logged 550 hours of volunteer
work over the past 18 months. The YHC and the Histori-
cal Society of Old Yarmouth co-sponsored a scale model
of the windmill which was popular with the onlookers of
the 1997 Seaside Parade and won third prize. The Com-
mission wrote and filed a grant application for Round IV
of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund, held
several interviews to bring increased awareness to the
windmills quickly deteriorating condition. YHC has re-
searched the earliest, documented appearance of the
interior and exterior of the mill and plan a more historic
restoration. Funding to allow the crucially needed repairs
to the Judah Baker Windmill will be decided at the Feb-
ruary 10, 1998 Special Town Meeting.
PREHISTORIC RESEARCH/EDUCATION PRO-
GRAM: Once again, the Commission continued with the
project to research the Town's prehistoric history. The
project, under the direction of Member and Archaeolo-
gist Mark Horvath, has since its inception recorded over
50 prehistoric sites and has brought the message of
Yarmouth's rich 10,000 year history to the people of the
Town in the form of educational programs. On October 4,
1997, the Commission along with the Historical Society
sponsored the third annual "Sandbox Archaeology," and
over 100 children attended the event at the Captain Bangs
Hallet House. Other events that were sponsored was a
Stone Tool Making Workshop on October 14, at the South
Yarmouth Library and Artifact Identification on October
12, at the Bangs Hallet House. The Commission is also
taking the lead in being the only scientific archaeological
project ever done on Bass River, this project is carried
out primarily by volunteers from the area.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
- Distributed the "Self Guided Tour of Yarmouth"
pamphlets.
- Participated in "Heritage Cape Cod 1997" with
open house at Baxter Mill and Judah Baker Windmill.
- Yarmouth - Old Homes & Gathering Places avail-
able at the Commission office, Town Hall.
- Continued liaison relationship with the Old King's
Highway Committee, the Historical Society of Old
Yarmouth, and the South Yarmouth Association.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Horvath, Chairman
Deborah Gray
Deborah Guay
Bud Groscroft
Pauline Hardy
Janet White
Margaret MacAskill, Associate
Mark Esdale, Associate
Report of the
Yarmouth Representative to
the Cape Cod Commission
The Cape Cod Commission is a regional land use
planning and regulatory agency created by an Act of the
Massachusetts General Court in 1990. The Commission
reviews projects which present regional issues identified
in the Act, including water quality, traffic flow, historic
values, affordable housing, open space, natural resources
and economic development.
The Cape Cod Commission consists of 19 mem-
bers, one from each of the 15 towns in Barnstable County,
plus a minority member, a native American member, a
County Commissioner, and a non-voting member named
by the Governor.
Highlights of Cape Cod Commission 1997 techni-
cal assistance to Yarmouth:
• helped identify a through -trail for the Pathways
project in an effort with Dennis and Brewster.
• offered preliminary technical review and com-
ments on Recreation and Open Space, the Economic
Development Inventory, Coastal Resources and Water Re-
sources sections of the Yarmouth LCP.
• provided technical assistance on roadway and
intersection improvements.
• provided funding for residents through HOME
downpayment, homeowner repair and Soft Second Loan
affordable housing programs.
• evaluated and supported local landfill capping
efforts.
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• helped evaluate re -use of the landfill as a golf
course and recreation area.
• gave technical assistance on hazardous waste
and materials management.
• provided GIS mapping and analysis of marine
abayments.
Regional items which are of benefit to Yarmouth:
• major planning effort to prevent unnecessary pro-
liferation of wireless communications towers, including
GIS work, successful efforts to bring carriers and provid-
ers to the table and design/co-location/siting guidelines
and model by-law.
• Maritime and Heritage Weeks.
• Model by-laws for inclusionary housing, transfer
of development rights and village -style development.
• Transportation Improvement Program, which in-
cludes projects worth some $30 million Capewide.
• Septage and sludge treatment options report,
with information specific to Yarmouth, Barnstable and
Chatham and the Tri -Town plant.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. Broidrick, Jr.
Report of the
Route 28 Task Force
1997 was another successful year for the Route 28
Task Force. The Task Force met twice monthly during the
year and contributed at joint meetings with the Board of
Selectmen, Planning Board, Building Department, Cape
Cod Commission and Economic Revitalization Commit-
tee.
Throughout the year, the Task Force worked on cre-
ative changes to the Zoning By-law for the annual town
meeting. Unfortunately, the proposals did not pass and
have been reformatted for the 1998 town meeting.
Susan Brita joined the Task Force as our resident
Washington, D.C. advisor. Largely through her efforts Rep-
resentative William Delahunt included a $1 million project
to enhance and restore Packets Landing in his recom-
mendations to the U.S. House Transportation and Infra-
structure Committee.
The Task Force continued to review and comment
on all applicable Board of Appeals applications. These
efforts helped convince the Board of Appeals to require
changes in projects resulting in less impact on residen-
tial abutters, improved buffers, better architectural de-
sign and enhanced visual appearance of Route 28.
The Design Review Representative (Bob Savage,
with alternate Dick Martin and Lorens Persson) attended
all applicable Site Plan Review Sessions. Their efforts
helped produce better development plans.
The Task Force worked closely with the Economic
Revitalization Committee on the proposed ROAD district
by-law. This proposal, to be presented at the 1998 town
meeting, allows developers some flexibility in devel-
oping sites using special permits instead of zoning
variances.
New member Peter Ward is serving as the Task
Force representative on the Land Use/Growth Manage-
ment Chapter of the Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan.
New member Ellen Ummel heads up the Task Force
subcommittee attempting to get more trees planted along
Route 28. Several trees were planted this year, and addi-
tional plantings will occur in the Spring of 1998.
The Task Force awarded Certificates of Merit to the
following Route 28 businesses for the significant prop-
erty improvement they made in 1997:
5 Theater Colony Way
Olympia Fish House Restaurant
Robb Building
School House Bed & Breakfast
West Yarmouth Congregational Church
The Task Force mailed Letters of Commendation to
the following Route 28 businesses for their continued ef-
forts to maintain the improved appearance of the area:
Bass River Antiques
Country Cottage
Garden Club of Yarmouth
George's Pizza
Pancake Man
Pine Knot Cottage Motel
Transmission Specialists
The Task Force looks forward to a busy schedule
during 1998 towards the continued revitalization of Route
28.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Martin, Co -Chairman
Lillian Orr, Co -Chairman
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Susan Brita
Paul Harrop
Lorens Persson
Virginia Persson
Robert Savage
Ellen Ummel
Peter Ward
Report of the Yarmouth Economic
Revitalization Committee
The Yarmouth Economic Revitalization Committee
(YERC) was formed by the Board of Selectmen in April,
1996, to improve and help guide the Town's economic
future. Over the past three years the Selectmen have made
Economic Development a priority issue in order to se-
cure jobs to broaden the tax base. To ensure that eco-
nomic progress is realized, YERC members have worked
to develop strategies which are consistent with the
committee's charge. The committee is charged with:
1. Streamlining the Town permitting process.
2. Coordinating efforts with local, county, and state
agencies to promote the Town, and recruit new busi-
nesses which are economically viable.
3. Working with existing businesses to facilitate job
creation and retention.
4. Oversight of HUD-CDBG funded Facade and
Landscape Improvement Program.
5. Identify financial, technical, and professional re-
sources which can be utilized by businesses to expand
or locate within the Town.
6. Monitor rules and regulations being developed
by any regulatory agency to identify their effects on
Yarmouth's revitalization efforts.
7. Assisting in the development of the Economic
Development chapter of the Local Comprehensive Plan.
8. Educating residents, government officials, and
business owners of the benefits of economic revitalization.
The best strategy to achieve economic health for
our Town is to lay a solid foundation based on an under-
standing of our local economy, as well as the interests of
our residents, businesses, and property owners. To build
this foundation, YERC has reviewed dozens of reports,
studies, and programs regarding economic revitalization
to identify barriers and opportunities.
A healthy economy also requires maintenance in
both times of recession, as well as economic prosperity.
Currently, Yarmouth is experiencing a strong economic
growth period. It is imperative to retain a stable job base
and expand that base to minimize the effects of future
recessions. We believe that government can provide the
tools to help stabilize our economy.
To do so, the committee addressed identifiable bar-
riers with zoning changes adopted by the April, 1997 Town
Meeting and continues to develop zoning tools such as,
the Revitalization Overlay Architectural District (ROAD).
This zoning by-law initiative focuses on obtaining design
standard for the Route 28 corridor while adopting strate-
gies to encourage revitalization of dilapidated properties.
The YERC has worked diligently to develop these changes
by soliciting input from various town boards and com-
mittees, including the Route 28 Task Force, Growth Policy
Advisory Committee, the Planning Board, and the Board
of Appeals.
Adoption at Town Meeting of the Economic Oppor-
tunity Areas allows the Town to offer state and local tax
initiatives for business and job creation. This new eco-
nomic development tool, and the new Yarmouth busi-
ness development guide, are part of a committee effort
to lay that foundation for job creation. Members of the
committee have used the availability of these tools when
considering business expansion projects and to attract
new development projects to Yarmouth.
With economic revitalization as a top priority, the
formation of YERC, and the establishment of a series of
economic development tools, it was only logical that the
next step would be to hire a coordinator in order to handle
the Town's energized efforts. The YERC's major accom-
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plishment in 1997 was the addition of Peter L. Bryanton
as the Economic Development Coordinator. Peter will split
his time between administering the Town's HUD-CDBG
and economic development programs. As former
Yarmouth health inspector, Peter brings with him an un-
derstanding of municipal regulations and Town Hall op-
erations. The YERC expect that Peter will play a key role
in implementing its revitalization plans and strategies.
In closing, we would like to thank the Board of Se-
lectmen for their assistance and support in our pursuit of
economic revitalization. As we know, the cost of operat-
ing a town such as Yarmouth is constantly increasing.
Encouraging economic revitalization today will lead to a
stronger tax base for tomorrow and, in turn, will allow us
to sustain the quality of life Yarmouth residents have come
to expect.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward J. Sweeney, Jr., Chairman
Dorcus McGurrin
Richard Neitz
Mary Lenihan
Philip Magnuson
Thomas Murphy
Robert DuBois, Alternate
Report of the
Capital Budget Committee
The Capital Budget Committee met several times
in October, November and December of 1997 to discuss
the FY99 requests as submitted by the Town of Yarmouth
Department and Division Heads. There are two returning
members to the Committee: Mike O'Loughlin, Chairman
and Paul Beatty. Four new members include: Morton
Berlan, Planning Board Representative; Al Gray; Allen
Larson, Finance Committee Representative; and Anne
Seeley.
Below is a summary of the items and the proposed
amounts for funding. Second, is a five year facility im-
provements schedule. The schedule has been developed
to remove some of the larger infrastructure requests from
the Capital Budget. The intent is for the schedule to serve
as a guide to the Finance Committee and Town Adminis-
trator for infrastructure related bonding items that will be
requested in subsequent fiscal years. Finally, the Capital
Budget Committee has included some general observa-
tions, recommendations for consideration.
Department
VARIOUS
POLICE
DP
ASSESS
HIGH
WW
ENG
STRUCT
FIRE
FIRE
SANI
DNR
CEM
HBMSTR
REC
WW
DNR
ENG
Item
Lease Purchase - five vehicles
Vehicles (6)
Municipal -wide Upgrades/Maintenance
Revaluation
Roadways & Sidewalks
Shore Erosion
Drainage
Town Buildings Maintenance
Replace Squad 50 -1973 Ford
Replace R-53 1988 Ford
Replace 1990 VME Loader
4x4 Pickup (J41) - R
Ride -on Mower with Bagger
New Motor (J49)
Rescue Boards & Miscellaneous
Equipment Replacement (6)
Mill Creek Dredge
Carolina Skiff, Motor & Trailer - R
Van - R
FY99
Requested
22,734.00
164,646.00
100,000.00
25, 000.00
250,000.00
15,000.00
150,000.00
85,000.00
117,908.00
50,000.00
26,000.00
6,650.00
10,000.00
6,000.00
20,000.00
12,000.00
20,000.00
Five Year Bonding Schedule for Facilities
Department Project
Park/Cemetery Sea Gull Bathhouse/Concession/Lot
DNR Packet Landing Upgrade
Community Development Windmill/Lot Repairs
Police Design Services/New Facility
Police New Facility
Park/Cemetery New Building
Golf BR Maintenance Addition
Golf BR Architect
Golf BR Clubhouse
Park/Cemetery Bayview Bathhouse
Park/Cemetery Bass River Bathhouse/Concession
TOTAL 582,000.00
FIRE Firefighter Gear
PARK Ride -on Mower - R
15,000.00
6,650
1,102,438.00
To Be Bonded
PARK Sea Gull Bathhouse -Concession 250,000.00
POLICE Design Services - New Police Facility 70,000.00
PARK Sea Gull Parking Lot 75,000.00
WW Packet Landing Replacement/Upgrade 95,000.00
CD Judah Baker Windmill 100,000.00
Items That Will Be Bonded (B) or Funded Through a Reserve for
Appropriation (RA) in Subsequent Years
CEM
FIRE
GOLF
GOLF
Storage Building - Chandler (B)
Replace 1975 Maxim Pumper (RA)
Bass River Maintenance Building
Addition (B)
Bass River Clubhouse Architect
(Study) (B)
Items That Will Not Be Funded
HIGH 6 Wheel Dump Truck
POLICE Evidence Room Shelving &
Security System
CEM Improve Cemeteries
BLDG Gasoline Pump Testing Equipment
WW Englewood Dredge/Engineering
FIRE Replace 1989 Suburban
FIRE Purchase Rescue Boat
DNR ATV4x4
WW Mooring Area Management Design -
Lower Bass River
POLICE Mechanical Engineering Plans -
Central Ail Conditioning
PARK Replace Gravel
FIRE Brush Truck Skid Unit
PARK Dump Truck Crewcab - R
HIGH 544 Bucket Loader
BLDG New Vehicle
CD Graphics Computer
FIRE Upgrade Dispatch Console Electronic
PARK Pickup Truck - R
FY99
325,000.00
95,000.00
92,000.00
70,000.00
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FY00 FY01 FY02
7,000,000.00
95,000.00
250,000.00
35,000.00
3,500,000.00
95,000.00
280,000.00
250,000.00
30,000.00
655,000.00
75,000.00
10,067.00
10,000.00
21,000.00
60,000.00
30,000.00
22,000.00
7,000.00
30,000.00
6,000.00
6,500.00
10,500.00
30,000.00
125,000.00
18,000.00
6,600.00
7,500.00
25,000.00
500,167.00
FY03
70,000.00
410,000.00
7,000,000.00 380,000.00 3,500,000.00 480,000.00
General Observations and Comments:
During its discussion concerning the FY99 Capital
Budget, the Committee decided that the following areas
needed to be brought to the attention of the Finance
Committee and the Town Administrator.
1. Firefighter Gear - After discussing the request of
the Fire Chief and the subsequent receipt of additional
information concerning the requested item, the Commit-
tee decided to recommend the inclusion of funds in the
Fire Department's Operational Budget for this item. The
Committee determined the item was reoccuring, did not
require an amount of funds that exceed $5,000 per year,
and is important to the safety of Town personnel. As a
result, the Fire Chief should have the flexibility to main-
tain appropiate amount gear for all personnel in the de-
partment.
2. Vehicle Fleet Schedule - The Committee dis-
cussed the numerous vehicles owned by the Town. It is
strongly suggested that the schedule be computerized
so it can be maintained in a more efficient manner than it
is presently.
3. Avoiding the practice of using lease purchase -
The practice of spreading out payments for equipment
over several years is not a popular option with the Com-
mittee. The Committee strongly suggests that all avenues
be explored before a decision is made to lease purchase.
It is preferred that items which appear on the Capital
Budget be funded in full when it is decided they can be
purchased.
4. Joint purchase of vehicles - The Committee rec-
ommends that in the future, a schedule of vehicles to be
purchased be developed to take advantage of volume
purchasing discounts. It is suggested that several vehicles
be purchased every few years, rather than one or two
vehicles every year, to take advantage cost savings.
5. Water Department Capital Budget requests -The
Committee discussed the capital requests submitted by
the Water Department. The Committee took action to
unanimously support the capital requests as presented.
6. Proposition 2 1/2 - The Committee would like to
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share its opinion that it thinks Proposition 21 /2 is no longer
working. Specifically, the Committee thinks the demand
for services in Yarmouth is exceeding what Proposition 2
1/2 will permit. Budgets have been tight for several years,
due to the increase in demand for services and other man-
dates. As a result, the Town has been forced to seek fund-
ing for services and programs from other sources, for
example, offset accounts. In essence, removing a ser-
vice or program from the operational budget and placing
all or a portion of it in a separate account. The result is
that now a fee it charged for that service, which is essen-
tially an additional tax for the residents of our commu-
nity.
The dangers that are presented as a result in this
shift in funding sources are many. For example: What
happens if the service for which a fee is charged is dam-
aged due to the weather or other circumstance? What
happens if it is mandated that a fee can no longer be
charged for the service? If we are required to absorb the
service or program into the operational budget, how will
we pay for it?
The Committee understands that fees are appro-
priate for some services. However, the Committee rec-
ommends we take a hard look at Yarmouth's sources of
revenue to determine which services could be absorbed
into the operational budget, therefore, eliminating certain
fees. The Committee understands that general overrides
may be necessary for this to occur but thinks the issue, if
explained to the public thoroughly, may be received fa-
vorable and subsequently approved by the voters.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael O'Loughlin, Chairman
Paul Beatty
Morton Berlan
Al Gray, Planning Board Representative
Allen Larson,
Finance Committee Representative
Anne Seeley
Joellen Daley,
Assistant Town Administrator
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Report of the
Community Services Department
The Department of Community Services is one of
seven departments which comprises the organizational
composition of the Town of Yarmouth. It contains five di-
visions: Council on Aging, Golf, Libraries, Natural Re-
sources and Recreation. Our Mission Statement is as fol-
lows:
The Department of Community Services strives
to develop and promote a variety of services that en-
hance quality of life for citizens of all ages and attract
visitors year after year. Using our diverse resources,
services are provided on an equal basis in the form of
recreation, information, education and environmen-
tal management and conservation.
1997 was our second full year of operation as a new
department. As with any newly formed entity, we took a
considerable amount of time to reflect upon our needs.
We determined that in order to run more efficiently, we
had some serious issues to address. We addressed the
issues in three ways: first, through the FY98 budget pro-
cess; second, through the implementation of the new
Personnel Study and third, through the process of reor-
ganization. A brief summary of how we addressed our
staffing needs appears below:
FY98 Budget Process - The Director, along with the
relevant division heads, reallocated expenses in opera-
tional budgets during the FY98 budget process to fund
some much-needed part-time positions. After ample re-
view, from the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Com-
mittee, the following positions were approved at no addi-
tional cost to the taxpayer.
1. Part-time pooled Department Assistant I -
Council on Aging, Libraries and
Natural Resources
2. Full-time Principal Department Assistant - Golf
3. Full-time Assistant Golf Director - Golf
4. Part-time Assistant Recreation Director -
Recreation
Personnel Study - As a result of the Personnel Study
that was implemented effective January 1, 1997, some
positions within the Department of Community Services
were changed, which has enhanced the services provided
by two divisions in particular.
1. Council on Aging - The previous "contractual"
office worker and outreach worker have been transferred
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to the permanent part-time positions of Department As-
sistant II and Department Assistant I respectively. The
recognition of the importance of having these positions
filled on a permanent basis was crucial to the consis-
tency in delivery of services to the senior citizens of our
community.
2. Libraries - The creation of the position of Gen-
eral Librarian has allowed the Library Division to deliver
specialized services in the following area: Community
Services, Adult Services, Children's Services, Reference
and Technical Services/Circulation. The Town has been
fortunate in that it has been able to utilize the services of
some existing staff as well as hire new staff in these pro-
fessional positions.
Reorganization - A reorganization of the Golf Divi-
sion took place in 1997 to address present and antici-
pated staffing needs, which all related to the new nine -
hole golf course. The existing needs were presented,
which related to the fact that more technical help was
needed in the development and construction of the new
golf course, as well as the oversight of one of our exist-
ing golf courses. After several meetings between the Per-
sonnel Board, representatives of the golf courses and the
Golf Commission, it was determined and recommended
that a second Superintendent should be hired. Also, the
position of Assistant Superintendent was changed to Golf
Maintenance Supervisor as a result of the reorganization.
With regard to anticipated needs, the Personnel
Board recommended the filling of four additional posi-
tions in the Golf Division in 1998. The positions are as
follows: Golf Maintenance Supervisor, Working Foreman,
Mechanic and Greenskeeper. The Board of Selectmen
reviewed and approved all of the work of the Personnel
Board with regard to the reorganization of the Golf Divi-
sion.
Aside from the staffing issues, the Director and the
divisions of the Department of Community Services were
very productive during 1997. The Director also serves as
the Assistant Town Administrator. In that capacity, the
Director deals with issues as employee relations and col-
lective bargaining, capital budgeting, data processing,
cable, property and casualty and workers' compensa-
tion insurance coverage, and loss control. The individual
Division Heads are also very involved in the administra-
tion of their own divisions, which in some cases are lo-
cated in several areas throughout our community and
cover a variety of services that are offered to our resi-
dents and guests. Their individual reports are attached.
The reports contain a host of information about the divi-
sions and statistics which are eye-opening to say the least.
In the Fall of 1997, Recreation Director Linda Sears
resigned from her position. Linda was an asset to the
Town of Yarmouth for five years and will be missed by
many. All of the members of our department wish her the
best in her new employment and with all her future en-
deavors.
Although we were saddened by the loss of Linda
Sears, we were pleased to rehire our former Recreation
Director, Patricia Armstrong. Ms. Armstrong brings a
wealth of knowledge, related to recreation administration
and programming, to the position. Her knowledge is
based on her past experiences in Yarmouth as well as
the knowledge she gained from the other positions she
held during her five year hiatus from Yarmouth. We look
forward to working with Patricia for many years to come.
In closing, I would personally like to commend all of
the employees in the Department of Community Services
for their prompt and courteous delivery of services to the
residents and guests of our community. In particular, I
would like to thank the Division Heads: Nancy Cross,
Council on Aging Director; Donald Deay, Director of Golf;
Marcia Shannon, Library Director; Karl vonHone, Natural
Resources Director; and Patricia Armstrong, Recreation
Director. These individuals work tirelessly on your behalf.
A special thanks should also be extended to the staff in
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the Town Administrator's Office, especially Administra-
tive Assistant Pamela Barnes, for assisting in the delivery
of services related to our office.
In addition, I would like to thank all of the volun-
teers who serve on the following boards, committees and
commissions: Council on Aging, Friends of the Council
on Aging, Golf Commission, Yarmouth Town Library
Board, South Yarmouth Library Trustees, West Yarmouth
Library Trustees, Yarmouth Port Library Trustees, Shell-
fish Advisory Committee, Waterways Committee, Recre-
ation Commission, Cable Advisory Committee, Capital
Budget Committee, and the Personnel Board. Our vol-
unteers provide a resource to our Division Heads and
employees in the form of expert advice. They are dedi-
cated to their particular areas of concern and their input
and advice is appreciated greatly. Thank you.
I look forward to working with all the staff and vol-
unteers during 1998 to provide prompt and courteous
services to our residents and guests.
Respectfully submitted,
Joellen J. Daley
Director of Community Services/
Assistant Town Administrator
Report of the
Council on Aging
The Yarmouth Council on Aging continues to grow
with each passing year. This will be the 30th year that the
Council has been serving the elderly in the Town of
Yarmouth since its inception in a small room at the Town
Hall to the lovely building on Forest Road. The seniors
have worked and participated in the expansion of this
organization and its numerous activities since it was es-
tablished.
The year 1998 will continue to offer activities to ben-
efit and enhance senior's retirement years. Health-related,
educational and recreational programs will expand to
meet the needs in the community.
The health-related programs offered include: Aero-
bics, Yoga, Tai Chi and Weight Lifting for those able to
participate. The others are Alcohol Outreach, Blood Pres-
sure, Diabetic, Cholesterol and Ear Screening Clinics. A
licensed Nutritionist volunteers her services on a one-
on-one basis to advise and propose a proper diet for se-
niors with various illnesses. To perform specialized treat-
ment, Pedicare and Reflexology clinics are available on a
one-on-one basis by licensed Registered Nurses. A Mani-
curist is at the Center one day a week to care for nails.
Educational activities constitute much of the daily
activity at the Center. These include classes in Oil and
Watercolor Painting, Wood and Low Relief Carving,
Needlepoint, Astrology, Line and Ballroom Dance, Quilt-
ing, Knitting, Stenciling, Porcelain Doll, Chair Caning,
Duplicate and Contract Bridge, Men's Cooking and Ro-
mance Languages that include, French, Spanish and Ital-
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ian. The most recent new activity would be the computer
classes given at the South Yarmouth Library by a quali-
fied instructor who volunteers on a one-to-one basis.
The recreational activities entertain the young se-
niors as well as the frail elderly. These sponsored pro-
grams include Bingo, Bowling, Cribbage, Movies,
Scrabble and Duplicate and Contract Bridge.
Many services are sponsored within our facility. Our
"outreach" workers offer Fuel Assistance, referrals for
Home Health Aides and any other service pertinent to
elderly problems, along with Financial Advice, Assistance
with Bank Statements, Legal Advice, Food Stamp Pro-
gram and Income Tax Service.
With the increase in senior population over the years,
our services and programs have continue to expand in
order to comply with the needs of the seniors in the com-
munity.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy D. Cross, Director
Board of Directors:
Edward J. Ghiazza, Chairman
James H. Brown, Vice Chairman
Catherine Crowley, Secretary
George Shirley, Treasurer
Barbara Wilson
John Faldetta
Simon Coren, M.D.
Margaret Matson
William Gallagher
Report of the
Yarmouth Golf Commission
The Yarmouth Golf Commission is pleased to re-
port that the golf operation of 1997 was again a success-
ful year.
GOLF REVENUE AND EXPENSE SUMMARY
for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1997
REVENUE
Regular Green Fees
Off -set Green Fees
Cart Rentals
Membership Dues
Membership Off -set Fees
Driving Range
Concessions
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
EXPENSES
Personal Services
(wages and salaries)
Purchase of Services
Purchase of Supplies
Other Expenses
Capital Expense
Utilities
Off -set Expenses
Debt Service
Employee Benefits
(30% of salaries and wages)
Overhead
TOTAL
SURPLUS (retained by Town)
903,251.55
350,203.00
332,360.00
546,740.00
28,780.00
45,590.00
31,484.17
23,598.60
2,262,007.32
629,254.70
122,262.70
88,126.27
72,035.13
43,943.25
60,389.86
253,337.28
505,990.00
188,776.41
81,020.34
2,045,135.94
216,871.38
Membership Categories for Yarmouth residents and
the number of residents who held these memberships
for 1997 were:
Regular adult membership
Junior membership
10 Play Ticket - 9 Hole (over 75 years old)
Coupon Book - 18 Holes
Driving Range
TOTAL
1460
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94
103
54
1799
The Yarmouth Golf Commission is charged with the
overall responsibility for the golf policies and practices of
the Town golf courses while the Director and the Director's
staff maintain the activities at each course. It is our mis-
sion to maximize revenue and minimize expenses in keep-
ing with good business practices in order for the citizens
of Yarmouth to obtain a reasonable return on their invest-
ment.
The Selectmen have reassigned responsibility for
the development of the budget and the five year plan to
the Golf Director. The Golf Commission cooperates with
the Director in developing the budget and the five year
plan.
The Commission continues to support Yarmouth
Youth Golf through the Recreation Department's Sum-
mer Program and such programs as the Cape Cod
Schoolboy Championship. Also the 180 players of the
Cape Cod Junior Golf Association held their champion-
ship tournaments in Yarmouth.
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The Yarmouth Men's and Women's groups who play
at our courses have enjoyed competitive play through-
out the year and through competition have named
Yarmouth Men's and Women's Golf Champions.
A number of charity events supporting various local
charities and D -Y scholarships and athletic programs were
held. The March of Dimes Tournament held at the end of
March is the opening kick-off of the Bayberry Hills Spring
Season.
The Golf Commission addressed the question of
discrimination within assigned group play and all groups
are in compliance with the recommendation of the
Yarmouth Town Council, that is, there will be no discrimi-
nation within any group playing at Yarmouth Golf Courses
due to age, race or gender.
The Commission wishes to express its apprecia-
tion to Mr. Ron Hewins for his years of service to the Town
of Yarmouth including that of Golf Professional. Ron will
be moving to the position of Assistant Golf Director in
1998.
The Commission also wishes to thank Mr. Paul
Robinson for his years of service to the Commission and
the Town of Yarmouth.
Our thanks also go to the Golf Director, Don Deay
and to Superintendent Ed Nash and their staffs. Their
dedication is instrumental in making play at the Yarmouth
Golf Courses an enjoyable experience.
A new Superintendent Mr. Bob Tosh has been hired
to assist Ed Nash in the maintenance of what will be 45
holes of golf. Other new personnel in 1998 will include a
new Golf Professional Mr. Al Lupus.
Many challenges face the Golf Commission which
include:
- Cost containment,
- The need to remain competitive in course condi-
tion, especially in light of new golf course construction
both on and off Cape Cod,
- Replacement of the maintenance building at the
Bass River Golf Course, and
- The opening of remodeled clubhouse facilities at
Bass River and Bayberry Hills.
Dennis (2 courses)
Captains Brewster
Cranberry Valley
Old Barnstable
Golf Fees -1998
18 Cart
Holes Fee
40.00
45.00
45.00
45.00
24.00
24.00
20.00
24.00
Membership
Resident
440.00
360.00
550.00
Proposed Fees - Yarmouth
2 Courses 40.00 21.90 390.00
The Yarmouth Golf Courses are a self-supporting
operation to which the citizens of Yarmouth can look with
pride. The courses provide excellent use of open space,
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jobs for residents and recreation at affordable levels in
one of the fastest growing sports in the country.
It is our pleasure as a group of volunteers to serve
the people of Yarmouth as your Golf Commissioners.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne M. Grazewski, Chairman
Tom Garvey, Vice Chairman
James J. Close
Edmund G. Kling
Robert P. Lovely
George M. Morgenroth
Robert Quirk
John M. Karras, First Alternate
Al Burns, Second Alternate
David Batten, Third Alternate
Report of the
Yarmouth Town Libraries
Library services in Yarmouth assumed a new dimen-
sion in 1997 with the addition of a Windows NT network
at the South Yarmouth Library. The network accommo-
dates ten simultaneous users, with six of the ten com-
puters providing public access to the Internet and a vari-
ety of state of the art word and data processing software.
Yarmouth citizens may be found using computers from
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., four days a week, with one on one
tutorials scheduled with volunteers on request. Although
the South Yarmouth Library is closed on Fridays, Town
employees are taught computer skills for the workplace
on Friday mornings with Deirdre Greelish, the Town's com-
puter consultant, in charge. On a volunteer basis, com-
munity residents give orientation sessions, providing an
opportunity for seniors to learn basic computer skills. A
Cape -wide computer users group has even been orga-
nized by Fred and Lesley Miller. The group meets once a
month to exchange information on software and equip-
ment, learn about Internet access, and provides the oc-
casional speaker to demonstrate the use of software data
bases. During library open hours, young and old alike seek
out the work stations, some who are unemployed and
seek to hone their skills, some to create resumes, others
simply to complete a homework assignment. It is reward-
ing for library staff to participate in the provision of a ser-
vice with such far reaching effects: the instruction of young
and old alike and the development of a more efficient
local work force.
Increased use of the full service library does not stop
with the computer network, but rather the network has
led the flock of new library users to realize the riches in
other library resources. The services of our information
specialist are tapped more and more as news of her ex-
pertise circulates; more than 7,000 reference questions
have been answered, and many instructional aids were
developed to aid in accessing information data bases over
the course of the year. An expanded adult services pro-
gram offered a grant -based series of Sunday afternoon
lectures focusing on wellness and supplied an additional
$6,000 for health related books, videos and periodicals.
Children's Services were strengthened in 1997 with
the addition of more than 1,000 items to the South
Yarmouth Library collection. Through the generosity of
local banks and the Davenport Foundation, a variety of
children's programs were offered, not only for entertain-
ment, but to encourage library usage and early literacy.
The Children's Services staff, working with the child, his
parents and teachers, promotes early literacy and pro-
vides help to the new reader; instills the love of learning
and reading from infancy through grade school; and seeks
out materials and opportunities to enrich learning experi-
ences at all levels of a child's development. We are grateful
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for the enthusiastic response we have had from children,
their parents and teachers to our efforts. A 30% increase
in the circulation of the children's department and a count
of 2,630 in attendance at story hours and special events
mark the success of this program. The Children's Librar-
ian has been successful in receiving a number of grants
which will continue to enrich children's programming in
the coming year.
Two major gifts were received by the South
Yarmouth Library Association during the year. An anony-
mous donor made it possible to plan for an upgrade re-
quired by the Cape Libraries Automated Network. A
$50,000 gift from Mr. & Mrs. Sven Siemen has enabled
us to establish a fund, the interest from which will be spent
on the acquisition of books and other library resources in
the visual arts. All Yarmouth citizens will benefit from the
generosity exhibited by these donors, and we thank them.
The village libraries also added Internet access to
their services this year as well as additional public ac-
cess to CLAMS. Each of the libraries has improved its
large print collection through the generosity of its respec-
tive Library Association. The West Yarmouth Library is
the only Yarmouth library to offer a CD and tape collec-
tion of music and has the most extensive video collec-
tion of the three libraries. West Yarmouth Library Trust-
ees honored their retiring Secretary of 38 years, Josephine
Henderson, by naming the library's mystery room after
her. The Yarmouth Port Library Association continues to
improve its facilities, refurbishing the reading room with
comfortable furnishings. An active children's program
draws local youngsters to an inviting atmosphere where
many resources are provided for interested parents and
children. Programs for adults on various topics of current
interest are sponsored by the Friends of Yarmouth Port
Library once a month on Sundays. Association Trustees
continue to work on cataloguing its historical and genea-
logical collections and succeeded in having a survey of
these materials completed as a result of a grant from the
Northeast Document Center in Andover.
Special events this year include an old-fashioned
ice cream social on the grounds of the West Yarmouth
Library and a golf tournament at Heatherwood, both spon-
sored by the Trustees of all three library associations. Li-
brary staff held a Christmas buffet at the South Yarmouth
Library in appreciation for the many people who work
behind the scenes and contribute to the success of li-
brary programs: library board members, trustees, Friends
of the Library, volunteers. More than seventy guests at-
tended from all three libraries and the community at large.
We are grateful for this support from the community, and
the spirit of fellowship and good will that characterize the
Yarmouth library community.
Circulation and Reference Transactions
Books 169,671
Periodicals 9,021
Audio -Visual 36,082
Reference Questions 9,332
Total Transactions 224,106
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Shannon
Director of Libraries
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Report of the
Natural Resources Division
LAW ENFORCEMENT
For the year 1997, the Division of Natural Resources
checked a total of 423 sportsmen and sportswomen while
on patrol. Of that number, 174 were hunting, 249 were
fishing on fresh water ponds and the salt water shoreline
throughout the Town of Yarmouth.
There were 29 violation notices written. In addition,
there were 123 unrelated actions taken by Natural Re-
source Officers.
In the area of shellfish, our department conducted
251 shellfish investigations and wrote 39 violation notices.
In 1997, the Division of Natural Resources re-
sponded to a total of 2,161 calls. The year of 1997 there
was an increase in the amount of wildlife sightings
throughout the town. The population of coyotes has in-
creased. Coyotes feed primarily on small rodents such
as mice, moles and rabbits. This division responded to
over 500 calls for injured raccoons and skunks. This year,
the number of animals suffering from distemper was
slightly down from 1996. The majority of distempered
animals were captured in the spring and early summer. It
appeared that the population has been brought down to
healthy levels. This does not mean isolated occurances
may not continue to occur. There were 196 confirmed
cases of distemper in raccoons and 75 skunks confirmed.
These animals should not be approached by the public
as they can be aggressive at times. Although distemper
is not hazardous to humans, the public should be cau-
tious and contact the proper authorities such as Natural
Resources for a prompt recovery of these animals.
The Division of Natural Resources has placed an-
other 100 tire units on the offshore tire reef bringing the
total to 699. The beneficial effects from the tires placed
on the reef could be seen this summer by a significant
increased number of recreational fishing boats as well as
a number of Charter boats fishing over or near the reef.
This division proposes to continue to add to the reef.
The newest Osprey nesting pole erected on Parker's
River near the Sea Holly Fishing Pier on Route 28, was
occupied by the same nesting pair and two young birds
were fledged. All nesting poles produce 1 to 2 young. A
total number of 16 young successfully fledged from
Yarmouth nesting poles. The number of nesting poles in
the Town of Yarmouth remain at 10.
The Long Pond Herring Run was very productive
this year. Major improvements have been done to improve
water levels and water controls. The wet spring did also
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help with this success.
Trail maintenance improvements to Conservation
areas have been conducted. Management plans are in
place to complete land management and wildlife habitat
improvements to most Conservation areas.
The division monitors and maintains streams and
clears them of obstructions. This proved to be crucial
during the fall of 1997 and will continue to be an issue
through 1998. Maintaining and releasing water levels
helped alleviate some problems as fast as nature would
allow.
INVESTIGATION TOTAL
Bird/Waterfowl
Small Animals (raccoons, skunks, squirrels, etc.)*
Deer
Coyotes
Marine Mammals (whales, seals, etc.)
Sharks
Domestic Animals
Reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, etc.)
Other
1164
160
623
39
220
29
2
51
40
0
*Calls increased due to distemper outbreak in raccoons and skunks.
WATER ACCESS
Lakes and Ponds
Debris/Dumping
Fish Kill
Flow
Other
CONSERVATION LAND
Camping
Damage
Trash Dumping
Hunting
Trail Bikes
Fishing
Driving on Beaches
Wetlands Violations
SHELLFISH INVESTIGATIONS
Commercial
Recreational
OTHER INVESTIGATIONS
Oil Spills
Hazardous Material
ASSISTANCE TO OTHER
DEPARTMENTS
Animal Control
Engineering
Fire
Harbormaster
TOTAL 82
41
23
0
18
0
TOTAL 175
2
40
37
18
40
14
2
22
TOTAL 251
182
69
TOTAL 7
5
2
TOTAL 274
75
6
4
53
Highway
Park
Police
Recreation
Water
Other Towns
State Agencies
Health
VIOLATIONS
Hunting
Fishing/Shellfish
Other (dumping, etc.)
2 System and broad casted into 3 shellfishing areas around
8 town. 60,000 of this seed was planted in Lewis Pond,
17 60,000 seed quahogs were planted in Bass River and
28 60,000 were planted in Lewis Bay. 75,000 American Oys-
0 ters were also purchased and grown out in the upweller
20 system, then wintered in cages. These oysters will be used
56 in the 1998 season to re-establish the oyster population
5 in our river systems and estuaries by means of construct-
ing pilot oyster reefs. Once the reef systems take hold,
the natural re -seeding of oysters will occur, hopefully
bringing back our once flourishing oyster fishery.
TOTAL 93
29
39
25
SHELLFISH REPORT FOR 1997
Many areas in the town continue to be classified as
seasonally approved for the harvest of shellfish by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fish-
eries (D.M.F.). Water quality monitoring continues to be a
top priority of this department and D.M.F. In 1997, the
Town of Yarmouth Shellfish Division worked with the
Storm Water Runnoff Committee to try to find and elimi-
nate non -point pollution sites along the Hervey Lines area,
which is the head waters of Parker's River systems. We
were also involved with the Division of Marine Fisheries
Massachusetts Phytoplankton Monitoring Program,
whose purpose is to establish a broad base observation
program to monitor and qualify the presence (and ab-
sence) of toxic marine phytoplankton (Red Tide) coast
wide. Massachusetts is one of several Northeast States
participating in this program administered by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration Office of Seafood. Moni-
toring sites have been selected to represent a statewide
distribution along the coast.
We are slowly seeing improvements to our marine
water quality and we are greatful to all those involved
with this process. Most of Yarmouth's shellfish beds are
at least seasonally approved for the harvest of shellfish,
with the exception of Hallet's Mill Pond, Lone Tree Creek
and Bass Creek in Yarmouthport.
Recreational (Family) shellfishing was open in Follins
Pond, Mill Creek, Lewis Bay from New Hampshire Street
to Colonial Acres and Pine Island. In 1997, a total of 400
bushels of adult quahogs were planted in Lewis Pond in
addition to 1,000 bushels that were planted in the spring
of 1996. 400 bushels of adult quahogs were planted at
Georgetown Flats and 80,000 pounds of quahogs rang-
ing from seed to a 4 inch maximum size were planted in
Lewis Bay from New Hampshire Street to Colonial Acres.
This area is scheduled to open in the summer of 1998.
135,000 3-4mm seed quahogs were purchased and raised
in the Upweller located on Parker's River. 50,000 seed
quahogs measuring 12-25mm was purchased in the fall
of 1997 and added to the 135,000 animals in the Upweller
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In 1997, the Town of Yarmouth Shellfish Division was
awarded with grant monies from the Division of Marine
Fisheries to expand the Upweller site, which in turn ex-
panded seed production by 200%. These Upweller units
have helped the Town of Yarmouth to stretch the propa-
gation funds and provide more shellfish to replenish the
stock being harvested. At this time, the Town of Yarmouth
Shellfish Division is in the process of applying for addi-
tional grant money offered by the Division of Marine Fish-
eries to expand our propagation objective.
Commercial harvest of soft shell clams was opened
in Follins Pond and Bass River North of the Route 6 bridge
area. This area was opened for a total of 69 fishing days
from May 15th to November 31st under the conditionally
approved status based on rainfall. The Commercial Fish-
ermen were then moved to Swan Pond on December 8,
1997.
The fall of 1997 has not been a good scallop sea-
son for Recreational and Commercial fishermen. Natural
scallop populations may have been effected by a cycli-
cal trend in the population make up of natural occurring
environmental factor. Additional scallop propagation for
1998 may improve the fishery.
1997 SHELLFISH STATISTICS
PERMITS
Recreational 924 @ $ 10/each
Non -Resident 10 @ $ 50/each
Non -Resident, 1 Day 0 @ $ 20/each
Commercial 58 @ $150/each
Commercial Eel 4 @ $ 25/each
$ 9,240.00
$ 500.00
$ 0.00
$ 8,700.00
$ 100.00
TOTAL PERMIT SALES: $18,540.00
PRIVATELY LEASED SHELLFISH AREAS
Great Island Oyster Co. Permit #1-82 $ 181.25
Yarmouth Oyster Farm Permit #1-85 $ 250.00
Yarmouth Oyster Farm Permit #1-87 $ 75.00
Nordic Shellfish Farm Permit #1-88 $ 125.00
Two more privately leased shellfish areas have been applied for and are
pending state approval.
TOTAL LEASE SALES: $631.25
SHELLFISH CATCH
Recreational (Family)
Soft Shell Clams
Quahogs (Mixed)
Scallops
Commercial
Soft Shell Clams
Quahogs (Mixed)
Scallops
150 Bushels
725 Bushels
4 Bushels
5,143 Bushels
214 Bushels
12 Bushels
ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT FOR 1997
Calls pertaining to cats have skyrocketed, and it's
no wonder. Cats have become America's #1 pet. Yarmouth
Animal Control encourages cat owners to keep their cats
safely indoors where they do not face the dangers of cars,
the #1 killer of owned cats. Indoors, they are also safe
from diseases, including rabies, or injury from humans or
other animals. Cat owners who choose to let their cat
outside are reminded they are subject to fines if they fail
to affix a current rabies tag on their cat's collar. These
laws are made to protect your pet, as well as your family
and your neighbor.
Although Massachusetts saw an upswing in the
number of confirmed rabies cases throughout the state,
Cape Cod remained incident free. However, please re-
member, free roaming cats are considered a high risk
animal when involved in a bite or scratch. Ten cats tested
positive within Massachusetts in 1997. Another 1,267 cats
were submitted to the state lab to be tested for rabies.
Most of these cats were owned but untagged cats that
had been involved in a bite or scratch. Had these cats
been wearing identification, their lives could have been
saved.
For these reasons and more, our division has fo-
cused educational programs geared to our feline friends.
We developed an educational board that was displayed
at Town Hall. This same board will be used in Humane
Education programs in local schools. The Animal Control
Division was also invited to speak about the problems
and solutions of stray and feral cats at a one day seminar
at Cape Cod Community College, that was hosted by
the MSPCA. Officer Schiller was guest speaker on the
local cable show "Going To The Dogs." Special thanks to
hosts Mary Tessier and Sam Cappellina for dedicating an
entire show to our feline companions.
The 10th Annual Blessing of the Animals continues to
be a favorite event of both young and old, pet owner and
non -pet owner alike and was attended by well over 300
animal lovers. Special thanks to Salty's Diner and Kalei-
doscope Imprints for again sponsoring this joyous event.
This year's Blessing was dedicated to Jackie Carsey,
president of the Animal Crusaders, Inc., a low cost spay
neuter program. Since founded on Cape Cod in 1964,
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approximately 10,000 cats and dogs have been steril-
ized, many of them belonging to Yarmouth residents.
The Pet Food Donation Program, which Yarmouth
Animal Control introduced in 1993, has enjoyed contin-
ued success. The program has grown tremendously and
now provides assistance to senior citizens in coopera-
tion with elder services. For those of you who are unfa-
miliar with the program, a donation box is located at the
Station Avenue A & P. Pet food is collected and made
available to pet owners facing difficult financial times.
The Animal Control Division continues its dog licens-
ing drive with a mass mailing, reminding owners to li-
cense their pet by June 30th to avoid late fees and pos-
sible fines. Our compliance rate is high and it's good to
know that so many of our canine friends are wearing their
dog license. Proper identification can help save your pet's
life if they are ever lost or injured.
We sincerely hope that 1998 is a safe and happy
year for both you and your pet.
SERVICE CALLS AND COMPLAINTS FOR 1997
CALLS PERTAINING TO DOGS
Dogs Picked Up
Dogs Reported/Seen Loose
Dogs Impounded at Kennel
Unclaimed Dogs
Dogs Returned to Owner
Dogs Hit By Motor Vehicle
- Dead
Dogs Found Injured
Transported to Veterinarian
Dogs Reported Lost
Dogs Surrendered
Barking Complaints
Dogs Brought to Shelter
CALLS PERTAINING TO CATS
Cats Picked Up
Cats Reported Found
Cats Reported Lost
Cats Returned to Owner
Cats Hit By Motor Vehicle
- Dead
Cats Found Injured
Transported to Veterinarian
Cats Brought to Shelter
Cats Surrendered
ANIMAL BITES/SCRATCHES
Dog
Cat
Other
TOTAL 1,674
202
698
121
20
88
14
7
6
8
290
6
193
21
TOTAL 610
84
144
166
4
61
40
27
33
38
13
TOTAL 47
36
11
0
ANIMALS ATTENDING RABIES CLINIC TOTAL 180
Dog 137
Cat 43
INVESTIGATIONS/CALLS/REQUESTS AND SERVICES
TOTAL 3,042
General Information Requests 2,606
Emergency Calls Off Duty 11
Cruelty Investigations 82
Abandoned Animal Investigations 21
Animals Rescued from Hazard 3
Assistance to Other Departments 148
Public Assistance Calls 123
Selectmen Hearings on Dogs 2
Court Hearings 9
Court Arraignments 37
* Miles Patrolled 18,948
* Licensed Dogs 2,249
*Not Included in Total
VIOLATIONS/FEES COLLECTED TOTAL $ 32,570.00
Impounded Dogs
Licenses Sold
License Late Fees
* Citations Issued
$ 6,740.00
$ 16,665.00
$ 2,190.00
$ 6,975.00
* Estimated Totals/Some Court Action Pending
HARBORMASTER/WATERWAYS
REPORT FOR 1997
We have seen a slight increase in mooring and slip
rentals for the boating season of 1997. All town owned
marinas are at full capacity. Revenues received from town
owned marinas for 1997 totaled $ 48,835.00 and in addi-
tion, mooring revenues totaled $ 19,560.00. Minor im-
provements have been made to all town owned marinas.
Waiting lists still exist for all town owned facilities. This
year, the Town of Yarmouth was fortunate to escape the
hurricane season untouched. We can hope for a calm
season for 1998, but if not, please abide by the early
warnings from the Division of Natural Resources to re-
move boats from moorings and slips. Remove or secure
boats with hurricane moorings in safe protected harbors.
This will minimize all damages that may occur to public
and private property. Boating activities in 1997 increased
by 10% over 1996. No serious boating incidents occurred
during this boating season.
In 1997, the Harbormaster Division witnessed a con-
tinual increase in problems with personal water crafts (jet
skis and jet boats). These personal water crafts must abide
by all boating laws. The Harbormaster Division continues
to focus on boating safety and conducted 360 safety
checks at sea and 201 safety checks at boat ramps.
The Town of Yarmouth, through a grant under the Clean
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Vessels Act, has been able to acquire a Pump Out Boat which
has been used to pump out 1,100 boats. This boat will
pump out the septic storage tanks of recreational boaters
at no cost. Evidence of the success of this program has
been proven through water quality testing. Marine waste
has diminished and this has been documented through
comments of beachgoers and waterfront property owners.
We are looking forward to another good season in
1998.
GENERAL CALLS
Yarmouth (559)
Dennis (951)
Barnstable
Coast Guard
V.H.F.
J48 J49
TOTAL 160 123
39 35
29 3
6 18
29 25
57 42
Pump Outs TOTAL 1,100 Boats
ASSISTS
Power
Sail
BEACH CALLS
Boats Too Close
Wind Sailors
Problem Swimmers
Possible Drownings
Fish/Sharks/Jellyfish
Personal Water Crafts
TOTAL 70
41
29
TOTAL 203
80
31
5
2
4
81
ASSISTANCE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS
TOTAL 124
Dennis 41
Barnstable 3
Coast Guard 32
Other (Police/Fire/Recreation/DNR) 48
OTHER
Night Calls
Oil Spills
Other Pollution
Assist Injured Boaters/Bathers
TOTAL
BOATS STOPPED TOTAL
Speeding
Safety Checks/Boat Inspections/P. F. D.'s
Numbers/Registration
Negligent Operation
Other
30
23
1
0
6
333
41
232
36
24
0
57
36
21
127
49
12
3
0
1
62
86
7
24
18
37
23
21
0
0
2
210
31
128
28
23
0
GRAND TOTAL HARBORMASTER 920 626
Respectfully submitted,
Karl W. vonHone
Natural Resource Director
Report of the Yarmouth
Recreation Commission
Due to a reorganization of Town government, the
Recreation Commission is now a division of the Depart-
ment of Community Services. This reorganization will
enhance cooperative projects between the Recreation
Division, (hereinafter referred to as "The Division"), and
the other divisions under this department which are Li-
braries, Council on Aging, Natural Resources, and Golf.
We are excited about the potential benefits of this reor-
ganization and look forward to additional opportunities
for expanded programs and services.
The Yarmouth Recreation Commission, through their
Director Linda Sears, accomplished a number of signifi-
cant goals in this past year. With the continuing growth of
existing programs, as well as the implementation of new
ones, the Division had a full plate.
Numerous public hearings were held to include the
wishes of the community in the development of the Old
Townhouse Park. The Recreation Commission advanced
these needs and desires from the initial conceptualization
through the final development of the site plan with CDM
and their representatives. The Commission worked ex-
tremely hard, as did Linda Sears, to compile the neces-
sary requests and guarantee their inclusion in the final
design. This state of the art multi -use recreation facility is
well underway and is scheduled to open in the Fall of
1999. This premiere facility will offer additional sports
venues as well as passive recreational opportunities to
all facets of the community.
In the Spring of 1997, two major structures were
completed. Two decks and a walkway were constructed
at Bass River Beach with ramping to allow easier access
to the water by our physically challenged patrons. An
additional walkway was constructed at Seagull Beach to
the high-water mark. The Town then purchased one
Handicap Accessible Surf Chair to place at Seagull Beach
and was the recipient of a donation of another Beach
Chair through the generosity of the Dennis Women's Club.
These two major beaches are now in compliance with
the Americans With Disabilities Act and are considered
model recreational facilities by the state and federal gov-
ernment. These projects could not have been completed
without the assistance of the DPW in general and Phil
Whitten, Director of Parks & Cemeteries, in particular. The
continued interdepartmental cooperation has benefitted
all residents of Yarmouth.
The Cape Cod Regional Technical School completed
the construction of six lifeguard stations to be placed on
our larger beaches. These chairs include roofs to protect
our staff from the detrimental effects of over exposure to
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the sun and will enhance visibility for the lifeguards while
providing first aid and emergency stations for the public.
This project was funded through Capital Improvement
Budget monies approved at the 1997 Annual Town Meeting.
The final construction project was the redesign of
the Recreation Office at Town Hall so that it was made
more user friendly for the public. This redesign assisted
the office staff in becoming more efficient and improved
communications with our patrons. Our thanks goes out
to Thomas Butkowsky, Structures Department, for his very
professional work on this project.
Our Youth Programs continue to grow in size, im-
prove in quality, and mature in philosophy. Recreation's
primary goal is to provide fun and meaningful activities
for ALL participants. In order to accomplish these goals,
we must rely on many volunteer program leaders. These
volunteers make an essential and valuable contribution
to our youth and adult populations. Without them, many
of our programs would simply not exist. To assist in the
screening of these individuals, the division has imple-
mented a Volunteer Form which is required to be com-
pleted and reviewed by a screening committee for ap-
proval. This procedure has helped the Commission and staff
to better supervise this ever growing corps of volunteers.
Linda Sears, Director of Recreation from 1992, left
the employ of the Town of Yarmouth to continue her ex-
emplary work with children as a teacher for the Town of
Mashpee. Her accomplishments are too numerous to list
here, but we are confident that the community and town
officials join with us in commending Linda on her hard
work and excellent performance during the past five years.
Her legacy of professionalism and diligence will serve as
an example for the future.
The Commission would like to recognize the con-
tinued good work and commitment of Donna Ashley, Prin-
cipal Recreation Office Assistant. Mrs. Ashley generously
took on the position of Assistant Recreation Director dur-
ing the transition of a new director this fall. Her hard work
and attention to detail helped maintain the quality of ex-
cellence the community expects of the Division. She is to
be commended and we recognize her hard work with a
heartfelt THANK YOU!
Our former director, Patricia Armstrong, has returned
to us after exploring other career opportunities during the
tenure of Linda Sears. Patricia has done an excellent job
as head of the Division in the past, and her knowledge of
our programs, the Town's facilities and its people, and
her professional expertise is making for a smooth transi-
tion. Patricia also has many accomplishments and cred-
its of her own in the field of recreation and the Recreation
Commission looks forward to working with her once again.
We are confident that she possesses the requisite skills,
judgement, and creativity to lead the Division forward
during this period of growth and challenge. Welcome back
Pat.
In closing, the Commission anticipates many excit-
ing and challenging projects in 1998. The anticipation of
a new Assistant Director, the development of usage poli-
cies and procedures for the new park, the upgrade of
existing facilities and equipment, the reintroduction of the
Girls Softball Program, and the continued maintenance
of excellence in all of our programming, will make for ex-
citing times in this Division of the Department of Com-
munity Services. As we anticipate the retirement of
Michael Stone, Chairman of the Commission for the past
eight years, and Debbie Clark, a cornerstone member for
the past ten years, we look to the community for ener-
getic, committed individuals to help fill the void these
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mandated retirements will cause. Please contact the Town
Administrators Office and complete a Talent Bank Form
if you are interested in becoming a member of this very
active and innovative Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael F. Stone, Chairman
Dr. John Serijan, Vice Chairman
Deborah Clark
John McLoughlin
Dianne Duffy
Sandra Cashen
John Ustas
Patricia M. Armstrong, CLP, Director
Donna T. Ashley,
Principal Office Assistant
FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Report of the
Fire and Rescue Department
"We will do our best
with our capabilities and resources
to protect people and property
in Yarmouth from harm."
The Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Department contin-
ues to be one of the busiest on Cape Cod. In 1997, the
Department made 6,468 responses to 4,562 emergen-
cies. This is an increase from 1996 of 6% in responses
and 5% in emergency incidents.
Emergencies by Location:
S. Yarmouth Yarmouthport W. Yarmouth
Fire
and Related 457
Emergency
Medical
1,910
(53.0%) S. Yarmouth
(18.1%) Yarmouthport
The Department responded to 106 fires in 1997, in-
cluding 37 residential, 9 places of assembly and 5 mer-
cantile locations. The total estimated fire loss in Yarmouth
in 1997 was $796,060.00.
There were five civilian fire casualties in 1997 in-
cluding the death of Matthew J. Steele, a former Yarmouth
Selectman. Six Yarmouth firefighters were injured while
fighting fires during 1997.
Improvements:
The EMS capability of the Department was improved
by the replacement of two older ambulances with new E -
One ambulances. The Department used one of the old
ambulances to replace the aged Dive Team Vehicle with
a better suited one with a much larger load carrying ca-
pacity.
164 274 Several projects were completed at the main sta-
tion that improved the efficiency of emergency medical
644 1,017 service delivery. A room was converted into an EMS sup-
ply room. (Cape Cod Hospital ceased the practice of re-
placing EMS supplies used by the ambulances).
(28.9%) W. Yarmouth
In addition, the Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Depart-
ment responded to 57 fire -related and 39 emergency
medical mutual aid emergencies in other communities in
1997.
The majority of the emergencies were calls for Emer-
gency Medical Service. Other than medical emergencies
the largest number of calls were for heart problems (393)
followed by motor vehicle accidents (221). The Depart-
ment transported 2,710 patients to the hospital in 1997.
All but one was transported to Cape Cod Hospital.
The Town of Yarmouth received $546,267.65 from
ambulance billing in fiscal year 1997. This was an increase
of $147,847.29 over fiscal year 1996 and reflects the in-
crease in billing rates authorized for hiring additional
firefighters, providing vehicle maintenance and purchas-
ing EMS supplies no longer provided at no charge by
Cape Cod Hospital.
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A persistent problem with a leaking floor was cor-
rected and all the ambulances were relocated to the area
of the station where a new room was built for cleaning
contaminated medical equipment.
Fire Prevention Bureau Report
by Capt. Raiskio:
Again this year, we put a strong effort into the juve-
nile firesetter problem in Yarmouth, with 6 juveniles put
into the Barnstable County Juvenile Fire Setters Interven-
tion Program through the Courts. We also participated at
the Cape Cod Mall Fire Prevention Weekend, Seaside
Festival, The Yarmouth Health Fair, Career Day at D -Y
High School, and programs at Yarmouthport Library.
The Yarmouth Fire Prevention Bureau was once
again awarded a SAFE grant by the State. This will be
used to enhance our already excellent Fire Education
Program, and to train more firefighters in school and public
education. Education in fire safety is the best means to
keep the citizens safe.
The Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Department would
like to recognize Call Captain Bob Phillips for his time
and effort in our Public School Fire Prevention and Safety
Program. Many don't know that he invented Freddy the
Fire Engine and has been Freddy's voice for 25 years. I
would like to also thank the other members of the
Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Public Education Team; Deputy
Greene, Firefighter Antonellis, Firefighter Christensen, and
Firefighter/Medic Talbott. The Fire Prevention Bureau is
also responsible for fire investigations under the direc-
tion of Deputy Greene. The other investigators are Cap-
tain Raiskio, Lieutenant Caruso and Firefighter Simonian.
Inspections/Permits Completed in 1997:
Oil Burners
Smoke Detectors
Quarterly Inspections
Occupancy Permits
Commercial Property
Schools
Liquor Licenses
Propane Permits
Black Powder Permits
Fireworks Displays
Tar Kettle Permits
21 E Environmental
Written Violations
Hazmat Incidents
Preschool
Babysitter Classes
Motel Alarm Verifications
Service Stations
Miscellaneous Fire Inspections
Licensing Authority Inspections
Tank Removal Inspections
Sprinkler Permits
Welding/Cutting Permits
Fire Prevention Presentations
Senior Smoke Detectors Installed
Health AidNNA Training
Tank Registrations
Fire Alarm Installations
Tank Testing Permits
Commercial Plan Reviews
Underground Storage Tank
Sprinkler Plan Reviews
Lock Box Installation/Removal
78
387
12
109
78
78
5
0
3
1
1
26
21
38
14
8
98
45
38
18
41
15
Personnel Changes:
Full Time members hired in 1997:
Joseph Mullen
Kevin Huck
Jonathan Sawyer
Mark Omerzu
Call Members Resigning in 1997:
Captain Donald C. Taylor
FF Robert L. Holmes
FF David S. Hodson
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Brown
Fire Chief
Report of the
Fire Advisory Committee
At the request of the Board of Selectmen, consider-
ation was given to not having the Fire Advisory Commit-
tee meet until their input would be needed for any spe-
cial projects. Chief Brown recommended and the Fire
Advisory Committee agreed that it would be desirable to
continue meeting at least once per month. The Commit-
tee meets at the main fire station at 8 AM on the first
Monday of each month. The members are Chairman
0 George Shirley, Robert Tucker, Sr., Dr. James Clayton and
25 Richard Carroll. George Shirley and Robert Tucker are
9 former firefighters with other communities. George also
20 has an accounting background and reviews the ambu-
37 lance billing receipts and monthly reports to ensure the
0 account is accurate. Dr. Clayton is a retired physician with
Emergency Room experience and Richard Carroll is a
Police and Fire Dispatcher in another community.
5
36
67
9
33
41 underground storage tanks were removed from
the ground this year. The total capacity of those tanks
was 268,175 gallons.
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Respectfully submitted,
George Shirley
Robert Tucker, Sr.
Dr. James Clayton
Richard Carroll
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
Municipal Finance Department
The Town of Yarmouth continues to be in a sound
financial position for the calendar year ending 1997. Our
bond rating given to the Town by Moody is Al. We will
strive to continue our fine rating for 1998. We should be
successful, since we have proven the new borrowing to
meet our financial needs in landfill, roads and golf is within
our financial capacity.
The Treasurer's Division under Wally Lundstrom con-
tinues to negotiate favorable rates on our bond require-
ments. This division maintains a cash flow which enables
it to invest in secure investment vehicles providing the
optimum interest income.
The Assessing Division under Matt Zurowick com-
pleted a revaluation as required by state law and had
minimal requests for review. The timely completion of the
revaluation allowed the tax bills to be mailed on time so
borrowing was not required to carry the town finances.
Promptness in billing and payments saves all town tax-
payers money.
The Collector, Fran Wood, continues to keep the
balances owed to the town to a minimum. The Collector's
Division works closely with the Assessor and Treasurer
on any delinquent taxes and adjustments that have to be
made to maintain a favorable balance.
The Accounting Division has continued instituting
new safeguards to insure the finances of the town are
sound and safe. New audit and computer programs have
been put in place so functional procedures have better
safeguards.
The Town of Yarmouth Finance Department is sound
and functioning in a highly productive working environ-
ment. The Finance Department wishes to express its
thanks to all employees for their cooperation in making
this year a successful one.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Milne
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
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Report of the Town Accountant
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1996
TO JUNE 30, 1997
Annual reports submitted in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 41, Section 61 of the Massachu-
setts General Law:
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES vs.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF REVENUES
These financial reports are being presented on a
modified fund basis which is consistent with the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Accounting Sys-
tem.
The following reports were prepared by Thevenin,
O'Grady & Company, LLP at the conclusion of the annual
audit for the year ending June 30, 1997:
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES
AND ACCOUNTING GROUPS
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF REVENUE,
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Milne
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
APPROPRIATION
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREV. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
MODERATOR
01-10-114-0001-51-5111Art.#5-1
Salaries 300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
'MODERATOR TOTALS 300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%;
SELECTMEN
01-10-122-0002-51-5111 Art#5-2
Salaries 5,000.00 0.00 4,999.79 0.00 0.21 100.0%
01-10-122-0003-57-5700 Art.#5-3
Expenses 6,125.00 0.00 6,125.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
01-10-1224512-58-5810 Art99 12/85B
Land fg Drive -In 0.00 2,788.48 0.00 2,788.48 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8701-58-5810 Art#313 1/7/87
Land Great Western Road 4,901.00 1.86 0.00 4,902.86 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8713-58-5810 Art448 1/7/87
Land German Hill 0.00 29.53 0.00 29.53 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8714-58-5810 Art #88 1/7/87
Land North Mill Pond 0.00 342.43 0.00 342.43 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8704-58-5840 Art.#26 4/87
Drainage Easement 0.00 5,750.00 0.00 5,750.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8904-58-5810 Art#33 4/898
Conservation/Recreation Land 0.00 6,232.04 0.00 6,232.04 0.00 0.0%
01-10-1224941-58-5840 Art.#50 4/89
Drainage Easement 0.00 7,400.00 1,000.00 6,400.00 0.00 13.5%
01-10-122-9106-58-5810 Art.#7 8/918
Land Damage/J. Sousa 0.00 173.63 0.00 173.83 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9213-58-5810 Art#1 1/8/92
West Sandy Pond 0.00 9,679.09 0.00 9,679.09 0.00 0.0%
01-10.122-9209-58-5840 Art#4 9/92
STM Outfall Pipe 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9304-58-5810 Art.#1 4/93
Land Hunter 0.00 18,750.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
(18,750.00)
01-10-122-9402-51-5150 Art.#3 2/94
Salary Inc. FY92-93-94 Police 0.00 48,711.29 0.00 48,711.29 0.00 0.0%
0.00
01-10-122-9508-51-5150 Art#18 8/95
Salary Inc. Union/Nonunion FY95 a I-Y9t3 0.00 77,450.82 0.00 17,450.62 (0.00) 0.0%
(60,000.00)
01-10-122-9581-51-5150 Art.#14 8/95
53RD Pay Week From FY96 0.00 747.99 0.00 0.00 747.99 0.0%
0.00
01-10-122-9641-58-5810 Art.#2 4/10/96
Land Eminent Domain Lot1C 0.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
01-10-122-9642-58-5810 Art.020 4/96
Land Taking Plymouth Road 750.00 0.00 0.00 750.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9704-51-5150 Art#7 4/97 STM
Implementation Personnel Study 0.00 0.00 0.00 42,573.80 0.00 0.0%
42,573.80
01-10-122-9704-57-5780 Art. #2 4/97 STM
Dept. Housing & Urban Development 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
SELECTMEN TOTALS 20,776.00 189,556.96 22,624.79 150,783.77 748.20 13.0%
138.178.201
102
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
EXECUTNE SECRETARY
01-10-123-0004-51-5111 Art.#5-4
Salaries 132,844.00 0.00 137,207.47 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,363.47
01-10-123-0005-51-5112 Art16.5
Wages 93,881.00 0.00 94,615.34 0.00 0.00 100.0%
734.34
01-10-123-0006-57-5700 Art.05-6
Expenses 7,600.00 0.00 7,046.16 0.00 553.84 92.7%
01-10-123-0007-51-5141 Art.#5-7
Employee Increment Increases 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 269.79 0.0%
(14,730.21)
01-10-123-0009-52-5200 Art.#5-9
Energy 571,550.00 0.00 482,012.89 0.00 89,537.11 84.3%
0.00
01-10-123-0012-52-5310 Art.#5-12
Update By -Laws 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-123-0013-51-5191 AR.#5-13
Training 6,000.00 0.00 5,539.99 0.00 460.01 92.3%
01-10-123-0014-52-5340 Art.#5-14
Telephone 53,000.00 0.00 48,787.32 1,369.07 2,843.61 92.1%
01-10-123-0016-57-5720 Art.00-16
Out of State Travel 5,000.00 0.00 4,687.55 0.00 312.45 93,8%
01-10-123-9504-53-5300 Art.#13 4/95
Police & Fire Medical 0.00 13,698.67 13,698.67 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-123-9604-53-5300 Art.#13 4/96
Police S Fire Medical 0.00 25,000.00 31,136.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
6,136.00
01-10-123-9704-57-6780 Art.#9 4/97
Prior Years Bills 2,765.96 0.00 2,765.96 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-123-9641.57-5780 Art015 4/96
'4TH July Celebration 0.00 13,000.00 0.00 0.00 13,000.00 0.0%
01-10-123.970463-5300 Art.#12 4/97
Police & Fire Medical 25,000.00 0.00 1,637.50 23,362.50 0.00 6.6%
01-10-123-9741-57-5780 Art.#14 4/97
'4Th July Celebration 13,000.00 0.00 0.00 13,000.00 0.00 0.0%
jewcuu r IIVE SECRETARY TOTALS 927,140.96 51,698.67 929,134.85 39,231.87 106,976.81 65.0%
(3,496.40)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
01-10-131-0019-51-5112 Art.415-19
Wages 2,000.00 0.00 837.00 0.00 1,163.00 41.9%
01-10-131-0020-57-5000 Art.05-20
Expenses 300.00 0.00 303.80 0.00 76.11 80.0%
79.91
FINANCE COMMITTEE TOTALS 2,300.00 0.00 1,140.80 0.00 1,239.11 49.6%
79.81 f
RESERVE FUND
01-10-132-0021-57-5700 Art.#5-21
Reserve fund 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22,052.04 0.0%
RESERVE FUND TOTALS 100,b00.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 22,052.04 0.0% I
07,947.96)
103
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1097
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRYOVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
01-10.1350022-51-5112 Art.05-22
Wages 138,721.00 0.00 144,969.38 0.00 0.00 100.0%
6,248.38
01-10-135-0023-57-5100 Att.05-23
Expenses 3,750.00 0.00 3,706.16 0.00 43.84 98.8%
01-10.135.0024-52-5301 Art#5-24
Audit 16,000.00 413.75 7,098.75 10,216.25 0.00 41.0%
901.25
01.10.135-9306.52-5301 Art.010 8/28/93
Audit 0.00 901.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
(901.2p
(TOWN ACCOUNTANT TOTALS 158,471 1,315.00 155,774.29 10,216.25 43.84 93.8%
I 6.248.39
PURCHASING
01-10-138-0025-52-5200 Art.05-25
Purchasing 83,800.00 0.00 79,041.38 0.00 4,758.62 94.3%
0.00
{PURCHASING TOTALS 93,800.00 0.00 79,041.38 0.00 4,758.62 84.3% I
0.00
ASSESSORS
01-10-141-0026-51-5112 Art.05-25
Wages 190,746.00 0.00 189,250.89 0.00 1,495.11 99.2%
0.00
01-10-141-0027-57-5700 Art.05-27
Evynm 9,340.00 0.00 9 335.00 0,00 5.00 99.9%
IASSEbSORIS TOTALS 200,086.00 0.00 1985.89 0.00 1,500.11 93.3%
0.00
REVALUATION
01-10-142-9604-53-5300 Art.*6-1 4/96
Revaluation 0.00 38,224.48 38,224.48 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-142-9704-53-5300 Art.06-1 4/97
Revaluation 165 00.00 9.00 58.934.07 106065.93 0.00 35.7%
11JVALUAT� TOTALS 166100.00 38,224.48 97.168.55 10665.93 0.00 47,8%1
IER
01-10-145-0029-51-5112 Art.#5-29
Wages 91,446.00 0.00 93,236.59 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,790.59
01-10-145-0030-57.5700 Art.#5-30
Expenses 38,500.00 0.00 36,391.36 0.00 2,108.64 94.5%
0.00
TREASURER TOTALS 129,946.00 0.00 129,627.85 0.00 2,108.84 98.4%1
1,790.59 j
OLLECTOR
01-10-146-0036-51-5112 Art1/5-36
Wages 138,969.00 0.00 136,910.26 0.00 4,558.74 96.8%
2,500.00
01-10-146-0037-67-5700 Art.05-37
Expenses 9,176.00 0.00 9,016.44 0.00 159.56 98.3%
0.00
01.10-148-9998-52-5314
Tax Title Takings 30,000.00 0.00 4,369.51 0.00 25,966.48 14.4%
335.99
'COLLECTOR TOTALS 178,145.00 0.00 150,296.21 0.00 30,694.79 83.0% C
2.936.99
LEGAL
01-10-151-0010-52-5302 Ar1.05-10
Legal 110,000.00 0.00 54,270.99 0.00 55,729.01 49.3%
0.00
01-10-151-0011-52-5303 Art.105-11
Contract �q Aining 40 000.000G 5.160.59 Q 00 14,839.41 62.9%
(LEGAL TOTALS 150100.00 4.00 79.431.58 0.00 70,568.42 53.0% j
104
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1908 - JUNE 30, 1997
APPROPRIATION ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
PERSONNEL BOARD
01-10-152-0038-51-5112 Art.05.38
Wages 600.00 0.00 1,264.10 0.00 135.90 90.3%
800.00
01-10-152-0039.57-5700 Art05-39
Expenses 5,300.00 0.00 4,335.91 0.00 964.09 81.8%
0.00
'PERSONNEL BOARD TOTALS 5,900.00
800.00 0.00 8,800.01 0.00 1,099.99 94.9%
DATA PROCESSING
01-10.155.0015-54-5581 Art.05-15
Microfilming 3,000.00 0.00 66.00 0.00 2,934.00 2.2%
01-10-155-0040-57-5700 Art45-40
Data Processing 79,625.00 0.00 79,625.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-155-9402-58-5850 Art.#10 2/94
Computers 0.00 5,666.80 5,666.00 0.00 0.80 100.0%
01-10-155-9504-58-5850 Art.06-4 4/95
Town Wide Computer Update 0.00 83,932.00 13,932.00 70,000.00 0.00 16.6%
01-10-155-9804-58-5850 Art.06.2 4/96
Muni-Upgrades/Maint. 0.00 100,000.00 44,373.49 55,626.51 0.00 44.4%
01-10-151-9704-58-58500Ar.06-2 4/97
Town Wide /Mait. 0.00
0.00 .51IDA A PROC SSINGTOTALS 1�Qi490 189.59$. 143.682.49 225.626. 2.934.80 38.6%
TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE
01-10-158-9998-52-5313
Tax Title Foreclosuntk 35.000.00 0.00 28,031.84 0.00 6 968.16 80.1%
TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE TOTAL 35.040.00 0.00 28.031.94 0.00 8.68.16 80.1%
CLERK
01-10-161-0041-51-5111 Art.#5-41
Salaries 13,529.00 0.00 13,528.84 0.00 0.16 100.0%
0.00
01-10.161-004251-5112 Ait.#5-42
Wages 96,668.00 0.00 96,456.85 0.00 211.15 99.8%
0.00
01-10-161-0043-57-5700 Art.#5-43
Expenses 3,000.00 0.00 2,777.51 0.00 222.49 92.6%
01-10-161-0044-52-5309 Att.#5-44
Pros i rt of Records1 5 .00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
IT MN CLERK TOTAL$ 114,�9t.
0.00 00 0.00 114,�'2E 3.20 0.00 433.80 98.6%
ELECTION & REGISTRATION
01-10-162-0045-51-5112 Art#5-45
Wages 13,805.00 0.00 9,659.12 0.00 4,145.88 70.0%
01-10-162-0046-57-5700 Art.05-46
uses 44 895.0Q0Q 0.00 39 738.73 0.00 5156.27 88.5%
& REG TOTALS 58100.00 o.00 49 N97.85 0.00 902.15 84.2% f
CABLEVISION
01-10-169-0059-57-5700 A,145-59
Expenses 2,000,00 0,00 3,920.95 0.00 79.05 98.0%
2,000.00
2,000.00 0.00 3,920.95 0.00 79.05 98.0%1
2,000.00
1CABLEVISION COMMITTEE TOTAL.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
01.10-171-0047-51.5112 Art.#5-47
Wages
01-10-171-0048-57-5700 Art.115.48
nses
ERVATION COMM TOTALS
59,933.00 0.00 60,129.94 0.00 0.00 100.0%
196.94
5 800.00 0.00 5,435.99 0.00 384.01 93.7%
66133.00 0,00 65,565.93 0.00 384.01 99.4% I
198.94
105
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1998 • JUNE 30, 1897
ORIGINAL APPR! CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR.END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
PLANNING BOARD
01-10-175-0053-51-5112 Art.#5.53
Wages 124,616.00 0.00 126,308.26 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,692.26
01-10-175-0054-57-5700 Art.#5.54
17094.00 0.00 16 675.83 0.00 418.17 97.6%
rtn=11 BOARD TOTALS 141,�110A0 0.00 142,94.09 0.00 418.17 98.7%1
1.882.26
APPEALS BOARD
01.10.176-0057-51-5112 Art.#5-57
Wages 28,174.00 0.00 25,016.44 0.00 3,157.56 88.8%
0.00
01-10-176-0068-57-5700 Art.#558
Expenses 2,500.00 0.00 1,350.56 0.00 1,149.44 54.0%
0.00
(APPEALS BOARD TOTALS 30,674.00 0,00 26,387.00 0.00 4,307.00 88.0% I
0.00 ,
PUBLIC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS
01-10-192-0060-51-5112 Art.#5.60
Wages 29,450.00 0.00 30,764.57 0.00 6b.43 99.8%
1,375.00
01-10-192-006157-5700 Art.#5.61
Expenses 31,200.00 0.00 25,079.37 0.00 6,120.63 80.4%
0.00
01-10-192-9604-58-5840 Art.#6-24 4/96
Structures -Facilities Maird. & Imrovements 0.00 49,000.00 30,319.84 18,680.16 0.00 61.9%
01-10-192-9704-58-5840 Art.#6-3 4/97
Town Buildings Mairitimitege 75,900.00 0.00 0.00 75,000.00 0.00 0.0%
UBLIC PROP. & Lbb TOTAL 136.660.00 49,000.00 88,183.78 93,880.18 8,181.08 46.7%
f 1,375.00
TOWN REPORTS
01-10-195-0018-52-5311 Art.#5-18
Town Repgrts 17,500.00 0.00 14658.39 0.00 2841.61 83.8%
'TOWN REPORTS TOTALS 17,500.00 0.00 14 68.39 0.00 2,41.61 83.8% I,
GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTALS 2,808,163.96 519,393.81 2,423,731.82 625,604.48 294,380.37 72.5% I
(81,861.49)
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POLICE
01-20.210-0062-51-5111 Art.#5-62
Salaries 77,201.00 0.00 80,303.51 0.00 0.00 100.0%
3,102.51
01-20-210-0063-51-5112 Art.#5.63
Wages 2,730,670.00 0.00 2,824,309.88 0.00 0.00 100.0%
93,639.86
01-20-210.0064-575700 Art.#5.84
Expenses 131,906.00 0.00 136,103.72 0.00 2.28 100.0%
4,200.00
01-20-210-8804-58-5850 Art.#17 4/88B
Radio System 0.00 1,720.40 0.00 1,720.40 0.00 0.0%
01-20-210-9404-58-5870 Art.#6-10 4/94
Portable Radlos(6) 0.00 2,201.70 677.29 1,524.41 (0.00) 30.8%
01-20-210-9441-58-5870 Art.#6-11 4/94
Cruisers(6) 0.00 198.35 198.35 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-210-9504-58-5870 Art.#8-13 4/95
Vehicles 0.00 16,991.00 12,113.10 4,877.90 0.00 71.3%
01-20-210-9804-51-5130 Art.#10 4/96
Police & Fire Overtime 0.00 100,000.00 3,257.63 0.00 0.00 100.0%
(96,742.37)
01-20-210.9804-58-5870 Art.#6-20 4/96
Vehicles(7) 0.00 168,742.00 119,090.89 49,651.11 0.00 70.6%
106
APPROPRIATION
01-20.210-9704.58.5850 Art.08.9 4/97
New Telephone Communication System
01-20-210-9704-58-5870 Art.#6-4 4/97
Replace Vehicles(6)
01-20-210Safeti -9742-58-5850 Art.43 4/97 STM
POLICE TOi'A1.5nt
)IRE
01-20-220-0065-51-5111 Art45-65
Salaries
01-20-220.0066-51-5112 Art.05466
Wages
01-20-220-0068.51-5190 Art.#5-88
Uniform Allowance
01-20-220-0069-57-5700 Art46-69
Expenses
01-20-220-9204-58-5870 Art46.10 4192
Engine 46
01-20.220-9408.58.5870 Art.#1 8/94
Ambulance
01-20-220-9508-58-5850 Art.098/95
Persgnel Alert Devices Firefighter
01-20.220-9604-58-5870 Art.06.6 4/96
Repair/Provide Firefighter Gear
01-20.220-0000-57-5710
Gavin Sanitary t.andnll
01-20-220.9704-58.58.50 Att.06-6 4/97
Upgrade Radio System
01-20-220-9704-58-5870 Art.06-11 4/97
Repair/Provide Firefighter Gear
01-20-220-9741-58-5850 Art.#6-15 4/97
Infectious Disease Control
01-20-220-9741-58-5870 Art.06-13 4/97
Replace Squad 50
01-20-220-9742-58-5850 Art.#3 4/97 STM
Safety Equipment
01-20-220-9742-58-5870 Art.06.14 4/97
Replace Rescue 53
(FIRE TOTALS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
01-20-232-0070-52.5304 Art45.70
C&I
Emen 44edical
is
AL TOTALS
BULDINo TOR
01-20.241.0071-51-5112 Art.05-71
Wages
01-20-241-0072-57-5700 Art.#5-72
Expenses
(BUILDING INSPECTOR TOTALS
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 -JUNE 30, 4997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
22,000.00 0.00 0.00 22,000.00 0.00 0.0%
162,638.00 0.00 0.00 162,636.00 0.00 0.0%
14.000.00 0.QQ 0.00 14 ".00 0.00 0.0%
3,138,413.00 289,853.45 3,176,054.35 256, ' : 82 2.28 92.5%
4.200.00
54,533.00 0.00 58,645.58 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,112.56
1,975,551.00 0.00 1,975,929.13 0.00 49,621.87 97.8%
50,000.00
17,760.00 0.00 18,297.16 0.00 1,462.84 91.8%
85,950.00 0.00 91,799.63 0.00 595.37 99.4%
6,445.00
0.00 63.44 63.44 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
0.00 575.14 570.40 0.00 4.74 99.2%
0.00 1,118,04 1,033.95 0.00 84.09 92.5%
0.00
0.00 23,000.00 7,994.38 15,005.62 0.00 34.8%
0.00 0.00 936.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
936.90
24,500.00 0.00 0.00 24,500.00 0.00 0.0%
17,000.00 0.00 0.00 17,000.00 0.00 0.0%
20,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 0.0%
60,000.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00 0.00 0.0%
10,500.00 0.00 1,100.00 9,400.00 0.00 10.5%
60,000.00 0.00 0.00 60000.00 0.00 0.0%
2,925,794.00 24,756.62 2,154,389.65 205,,906.62 61,788.91 99.3%1
61.493.56
8 365.00 0.00 6.365.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
665.00 0.00 6,365.00 0.00 0.00 100.0% I
259,021.00 0,00 249,369.70 0.00 9,651.21 96.3%
0.00
19,600.00 0.00 18,821.52 0.00 778.48 96.0%
0.011
279,621.00 0.00 288,191.31 0.00 10,429.89 96.3%1
0.00
107
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIA?iON
FY97 JULY 1, 1986 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
CIVIL DEFENSE
01-20-291-0073-51-5112 Art.05.73
Wages 1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-291-0074-51-5700 Art.06-74
es .5%
CIVIL tpin$E TOTALS 2160.00 0.00 2. 0.00 104.93 0.00 145.07 .93 0.03 145.07 93.6% I
01-20-292-0075-51-5112DOC
fF��Art.#5-75
Wages 56,728.00 0.00 56,599.37 0.00 128.63 99.8%
0.00
01-20-292-0076-57-5700 Art.05.78
Expenses 18,765.00 0.00 14,715.41 0.00 2,049.59 87.8%
01-20-292-9504-585870 Art.06-1 4195
Window Van0. 9.00 0.00 0.00 329.00 0.0%
'DOG OFFICER TOTALS 73,493.00 529.00 71,314.78 0.00 2,507.22 98.6%
0.00 ,
HARBORMASTER
01-20-295-0077-51-5112 Art.05-77
Wages 28,700.00 0.00 23,239.13 0.00 3,480.87 81.0%
0.00
01-20-295-0078.57-5700 Art.#5-78
Expenses 17,170.00 0.00 18,434.47 0.00 735.53 95.7%
0.00
01-20-295-9504585870 Art#8-7 4/95
Patrol Boat Bass River 0.00 939.50 0.00 0.00 939.50 0.0%
01-20-295-9604-58-5870 Art.06-11 4/96
New Motor 0.00 7 200.00 8.122.42 0.00 14)77.58 85.0%
'HARBORMASTER TOTALS 43,870.00 8)39.50 45,798.02 0.00 6113.48 88.1%
0.00
WATERWAYS
01-20-298-0079-51-5112 Art.#5-79
Wages 8,000.00 0.00 7,978.00 0.00 22.00 99.7%
01-20-298-0080-57.5700 Art.05.80
Expenses 9,090.00 0.00 8,640.93 0.00 449.07 95.1%
01-20-298-8804.58-5840 Art.#6.82 4/88
Dredge Bass River 0.00 117,335.82 0.00 117,335.82 0.00 0.0%
01-20-298.8904-58.5840 Art.06.67 4/89
Dredge Parkers River 0.00 2,182.04 2,182.04 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-290-9304-58-5840 Art.116-18 4/93
Shore Erosion 0.00 2,634.47 8,064.47 0.00 (0.00) 100.0%
5,430.00
01-20-296-9541-58-5840 Art.#8.17 4/95
Dredge Parkers River 0.00 90,000.00 90,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
01-20-296-9504-585840 Art06-16 4195
Dredge Base River 0.00 1,920.00 0.00 1,920.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00
01-20-296-9542-58-5840 Art.96-18 4/95
Dredge Mill Creek 0.00 11,817.50 11,817.50 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-296.9508-58-5840 Art.#8B 8/95
Dredging MIII Creek 0.00 17,389.18 1,152.50 16,238.68 0.00 6.6%
0.00
01-20-296-9604-58-5840 Art.06-13 4/96
Dredge Parkers River 0.00 25,000.00 21,112.98 3,887,04 (0.00) 84.5%
01-20.296.9641-58.5840 Art.#6-15 4/96
Shore Erosion 0.00 10.000.00 7,720.48 2,279.54 0.00 77.2%
'WATERWAYS TOTALS 17,090.00 278,279.01 158,688.86 14969.08 471.07 62.7%
1 440 -QC
108
APPROPRIATION
NATURAL RESOURCES
01-20-299-0050-51-5112 Art.#5-50
Wages
01-20-299.0051-57-5700 Art.05.51
Expenses
01-20.299.0052-57-5785 Art.#5-52
Shellfish Propagation
01-20-299-9304-58-5870 Art.06-24 4/93
Wiring/Float System Repair
01-20.299.9402-575780 Art.#8 2/94
Rabies
01-20-299-9504-58-5840 Art.06.9 4/95
Long Pond Herring Run Repairs
01-20-299-9504-58-5850 Art.06.10 4/95
Radio Upgrading System
01-20-4-58-5850 Art.#6-14 4/96
Universal Hydraulic Trailer
01-20-299-9604-58-5870 Art.06-12 4/96
Carolina Skiff Motor
01-20-299-9641-58-5870 Art.06-16 4/96
4X4 Pickup
01-20-299.9642.57.5780 Art.03 4/96
Rabies
01-20-299-9704-58-58407e�-Art.08 4/97 STM
ATURAL 0 R ALi�iOt1RCE
Beach
S TOTALS
'PUBLIC SAFETY TOTALS
EDUCATION
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SCHOOL
01-30-300-9304-56-5601 Art.#9 4/96
Cape Cod Tech Regional School District
01-30-300-9341-56-5602 Art.01 4/96
D -Y Regional School District
01-30-300.9504-58-5602 Art.#14/96
D -Y Regional School District
'EDUCATION TOTALS
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
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Trees
01-40-294-0092-57-5700 Art.#5.92
Expenses
01-40.294-0192-62-6380 Art.#5-92
Greenhead Fly Control
'TREES TOTALS
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1897
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS
190,022.00
0.00
29,200.00
0.00
21,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0,00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
50.000.00
290,222.00
0.00
6,176,110.00
71.123.66
635,471.00
0.00
12,204,599.00
0.00
309,579.00
13,148,649.00
0.00
18,800.00
0.00
1,490.00
20,290.00
0.00
0.00 177,117.92
0.00 25,576.73
0.00
2,263.71
893.26
8,895.50
96.50
14,000.00
2,500.00
23,000.00
5,000.00
0.00
56,248.97
20384.44
2,040.00
269.22
0.00
0.00
12,054.85
1,599.00
22,956.00
0.00
0.00
281,998.16
657,606.65 6,144,863.06
0.00 635,471.00
0.00 12,204,599.00
0.00 306`171.23
0.00 13,148,241.23
0.00 18,113.60
0.00 1,490.00
0.00 19,603.60
109
YEAR-END %
RETURN USED
REVENUE
0.00 12,904.08 93.2%
0,00 3,623.27 87.6%
0.00
0.00
424,04
8,695.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,000.00
50 000.00
64) i9.64
615.56
223.71
0.00
0.00
96.50
1,945.15
901.00
44.00
0.00
0.00
20,353 27
97.1%
90.1%
38.8%
0.0%
0.0%
86.1%
64.0%
99.8%
0,0%
0.0%
75.6% I
668,094.06 91,890.99 89.0%'
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 100.0%
0.00 100.0%
3,407.77 98.9%
3,407.77 100.0%'
686.40 96.3%
0.00 100.0%
886.40 96.6%
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1896 - JUNE 30, 1991
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
ENGINEERING
01-40-411-0290-51-5112 Art.#5-90
Wages 315,537.00 0.00 317,096.69 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,559.69
01-40-411.0292-57-6700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 15,900.00 0.00 15,900.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01.40.411-9343-58-5840 Art.#43 4/93B
Par 3 Drainage 0.00 68.72 0.00 68.72 0.00 0.0%
01-40-411-9504-68-5840 Art.#6-5 4/95
Drainage 0.00 23,471.70 23,471.70 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
01-40-411-9604-58-5840 Art.#6-5 4/96
Drainage 0.00 125,000.00 98,383.01 26,616.99 0.00 78.7%
01-40-411-9604-58-5870 Art.#6-3 4/96
Plan Copier 0.00 4,000.00 2,710.25 0.00 1,289.75 67.8%
01-40-4119641-58-5870 Art.#6-4 4/96
Pickup W/Cap(Repair Van) 0.00 9,000.00 4,229.96 2,000.00 2,770.04 47.0%
01-40.411-9704-58-5840 Art.#6-5 4/97
DraImp 125,000.000. 0.00 125 000.00 0.00 0.0%
40
ENGIRING TOTALS 456,437.00 161,6.42 461,791.61 15385.71 4,059.79 74.5%
1,559.69
II.EPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
01-40-421-0390-51-5112 Art.#5-90
Wages 97,631.00 0.00 100,135.31 0.00 0.00 100.0%
2,504.31
01-40-421-0392-57-5700 Art.#5-92
E 3-100.00 0.00 2 1160.60 0.00 139.40 95.5%
IDECnUBLIC WORKS TOTALS 100,731.00 0.00 10395.91 0.00 139.40 99.9%
2,604.31
HIGHWAY
01-40-422-0490-51.5112 Art.#5-90
Wages 500,553.00 0.00 477,872.62 0.00 22,680.18 95.5%
0.00
01-40-422-0491-51-5130 Art.#5-91
Overtime 5,700.00 0.00 10,443.93 0.00 56.07 99.5%
4,800.00
01-40-422-0492-57-5700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 145,000.00 0.00 144,464.94 0.00 535.06 99.6%
0.00
01-40-422-059257.5700 Art.#5.92
Highway Machinery Operating 49,000.00 0.00 49,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
01-40-422-9504-58-5840 Art.#6-8 4/95
Roadways & Sidewalks 0.00 10,730.64 10,730.64 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40-422-960458.5840 Art#6-10 4/98
Roadways & Sidewalks 0.00 250,000.00 97,067.64 152,932.36 0.00 38.6%
01-40-422-9604-58-5870 Art.#6-7 4/96
Hydraulic Sanders 0.00 20,000.00 17,286.00 2,714.00 0.00 86.4%
01-40-422-9641-58-5870 Art.#6-8 4/96
1 Ton Dump Truck 4X4 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-40-422-9642-58-5870 Art.#6-9 4/96
Air Compressor 0.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40.422-9704-58-5840 Art.#6-7 4/97
Roadways & Sidewalks 245,000.00 0.00 0.00 245,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-40-422-9704-58-5870 Art.#8-10 4/97
MOM 3) Cemetery(1) DNR(1)Truck Lease 41,000.00 0.00 0.00 41,000.00 0.00 0.0%
IHIG AY TOTALS 986,253.00 318,730.64 814,866.97 471,646.36 23,271.31 62.2%1
4 800.00
110
APPROPRIATION
NOW S ICE REMOVAL.
01-40-423-0083-51.5112 Art.#5-83
Wages 39,100.00 0.00 33,716.20 0.00 7,107.80 82.6%
1,724.00
01-40-423-0084-57-5700 Art.#5-84
Expenses 92,500.00 0.00 134,567.00 0.00 (7,107.80) 105.6%
34 959.26
SNOW & ICE REMOVAL TOTALS 1$1)00.00 0.00 188,283.28 0.00 0.00 127.8%
36,883.28
STREET CLEANING
01-40-432-0692-52-5291 Art.#5-92
Street S 73 000.00 0.00 72 765,00 0.00 235.00 99.7%
(STREET NO TOTALS 73 500.00 0.00 7288.00 0.00 235.00 99.1% I
SAMTADISPOSAL
01-40-433-0790-51-5112 Art.#5.90
Wages 287,480.00 0.00 285,299.44 0.00 2,160.56 99.2%
0.00
01-40-433-0792-57-5700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 226,892.00 0.00 188,271.99 0.00 38,620.01 83.0%
0.00
01-40-433-8942-58-5890 Art.#6.60 4/89
Landfill Garage Plan 0.00 17,307.15 17,307.15 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01.40-433-9042-58-5840 Art./08-58 4/90
Closure Plans 0.00 4,444.35 4,444.35 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40-433-9204-58-5840 Art.# 6-62 4/92
Eng 14 Closure Plan 0.00 4,972.80 1,180.65 3,791.95 0.00 23.7%
01-10-433-9402-58.5840 Art.#7 2/94
Landfill Closure 0.00 7,059.55 0.00 7,059.55 0.00 0.0%
01-40-433-9504-58-5840 Art.#26 4/95
Capping Landfill 0.00 114,438.07 78,598.22 37,839.85 0.00 66.9%
01-40-433-9508-58-5840 Art.#2 8/95
Closure Plan 0.00 530,897.00 78,811.87 454,285.13 0.00 14.4%
01-40-433-9704-58-5850 Art.06-12 4/97
Loader Pgyment 3,142.00 0.00 0.00 3,142.00 0.00 0.0%
'SANITATION DISPOSAL TOTALS 517,494.00 678,118.72 649,718.67 506,118.48 40,780.67 64.5% f
0.00
CEMETERIES
01-40-491-0890-51-5112 Art.#5-90 '
Wages 138,612.00 0.00 136,267.38 0.00 2,344.62 98.3%
0.00
01-40-491-0892-57-5700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 18,440.00 0.00 18,350.18 0.00 89.84 99.5%
01-40-491-9408-58-5840 Art.011 8/94
Cemetery/Park 0.00 29,195.36 19,887.15 9,308.21 0.00 88.1%
01-40-491-9504-58-5870 Art106-3 4/95
Wheelhorse Mower 0.00 615.00 335.09 0.00 179.91 65.1%
01.40-491-9604-58-5870 Art.#8-19 4/96
Wheel Horse Mower 0.00 6500.00 6.5QQ,00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
CEMETERIES TOTALS 157,052.00 98x,210.36 181,3 8.70 8,908.21 2,614.37 98.8%
0.00
PARKS
01-40-650.0990.51-5112 Art.#5-90
Wages 321,185.00 0.00 297,157.15 0.00 24,539.34 92.4%
511.49
01.40.650.0992-57-5700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 65,500.00 0.00 63,238.62 0.00 2,261.38 96.5%
0.00
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1987
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
111
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1997
APPROPRIATION ORIGINAL APPR/
REVISIONS
01-40-650-9504-58-5840 Art.#6-12 4/95
Overlay Bass River Parking Lot
01-40-650.9604-58-5840 Art.#6-17 4/96
Repair Englewood Jetty Rails
01-40-650-9604-58-5870 Art.#6-18 4/96
Pickup Truck
(PARKS TOTALS
!PUBLIC WRKS & FACILITY TOTAL
CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END
PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
0.00 1,866.00
0.00 10,000.00
0.00 20,000.00
386,685.00 81,866.00
811.49
2,929,642.00 1,227,466.44
46,058.75
DISPOSAL & WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
...12===1:13100=011
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
01-40-438-0094-57-5700 Art.#5-94
�� 700.00
ISILD WASTE ADV. COMM. TOTAL 700.00
RECYCLING COMMITTEE
01-40-439-0095-51-5112 Art.#6-95
W es 29.190.00
IRECYCUNG COMMPl7$E TOTALS 29,190.00
!DISPOSAL & WTR QLTY TOTALS 29,990.00
0.00
HUMAN SERVICES
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BOARD OF HEALTH
01-50-510-0097-515112 Art.#5-97
Wages
01-50-510-0098-57-5700 Art.#5-98
Expenses
01-50-510-0099-51-5112 Art.#5-99
Hazardous Waste Collection Wages
01-50-510-0099-52-5200 Art.#5-99
Hazardous Waste Collection Expenses
!BOARD OF HEALTH TOTALS
CLINICAL SERVICES
01-50-522.0108.52.6385 AR.#5-106
Nursing $erVices
01.50-523-0104-52-5383 Art.#5-104
Center For Individual & Family
01-50-529-0101-52-5392 Art.#5-101
Council On Alcoholism
01-50.529.0102-52-5381 Art.#5-102
Head Start
01-50-529-0103-52-5382 Art.#5-103
Legal Services Cape Cod
01-50-529-0105-52.5384 Art.#5-105
Nauset Workshop
01.50-529-0107-62-5386 Art.#5-107
Consumer Assistance
01-50-529-0108-52-5387 Art.#5-108
Independence House
01.50-529-0109-52-5388 Art.#5-109
Information Line/United Way
169,669.00
0.00
49,475.00
3,610.00
7,000.00
20,000.00
248,144.00
3,610.00
19,566.00
24,196.00
5,249.00
4,793.00
1,800.00
10,280.00
1,000.00
7,078.00
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 1,868.00 0.00 0.0%
9,498.80
20,000.00
389,894.57
2,861,353.37
212.70
212.70
29.190.00
29.190.00
29,402.70
0.00 166,877.63
0.00 44,530.65
0.00 6,153.23
0.00 11,345,83
0.00 228,907.34
868.20 7,574.50
0.00 24,195.96
0,00 5,249.00
0.00 4,793.00
0.00 1,800.00
0.00 10,200.00
0.00 1,000.00
0.00 7,078.00
0.00 500.00
112
0.00 501.20 95.0%
0.00 0.00
1,866.00 27,301.92
1,142,624.76 99,086.76
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7,210.00
0.00
0.00
7,210.00
100.
93.%1
1
69.7% 1
487.30 30.4%
487.30 30.4%
0.00 100.0%
0.00 100.0%1
487.30 98.4%1
2,791.37 98.4%
1,344.35 83.9%
846.77 87.9%
8,654.17 56.7%
13,636.68 91.7% I
0.00 12,859.70 37.1%
0.00 0,04 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1998 - JUNE 30, 1997
APPROPRIATION ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
01-50-529-0110-52-5389 Art.40-110
Sight Loss Inc. 1,500,00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-50-529-0112-52-5391 Art.#5-112
Handicapped Commission 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-50-529-0112-52-5392 Art.#5-112A
C.C. Aids Council 1,184.00 0.00 1.164.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
!CLINICAL mvicts TOTALS 78,126.00 868.20 68134.46 1.000.00 12,058.74 02.5%
COUNCIL ON AGM
01-50-541-0113-51-5112 Art15.113
Wages 68,051.00 0.00 72,923.38 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,872.38
01-50-541-0114-52-5200 Art.#5-114
Building Rental 54,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27,120.00 0.0%
(26,880.00)
01-50-541-0115-57-5700 Art.#5-115
Expenses 18,090.00 0.00 34,278.49 4,580.00 2,111.51 83.7%
22,880.00
ICIEOUNCIL ON AGING TOTALS 140,141.00 0.00 107,201.87 4,680.00 29,231.51 78.6%1
872.38
TERANS
01-50-543-000057-5780
Prior Yrs Exp Encumbered 0.00 0.00 1,484.19 0.00 3,515.81 29.7%
5,000.00
01-50-543.003451-5178 Art.#5-34
Pension Reimbursable 1,300.00 0.00 1,254.17 0.00 45.83 96.5%
01-50-543-0116-57.5770 Art. #5-116
Veterans Benefits 50,000.00 5,000.00 19,224.22 10,000.00 20,775.78 42.7%
(5,000.00)
01-50-543-9998-52-5299
Administrativt Cost Assessment
'VETERANS TOTALS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01-50-549-0116-57-5700 Art.#5-116A
21709.00 0.00
739.00 5,000.00
0.00
21 ,708.88
43,671.46
ECO Develooment-Otherres 1 • ;I Q 10. .gc
[CHAMBER OF COMMERC s'tb ' id, ' .. ��� 0.�
1HUMAN SERVICES TOTALS 547,420.00 5,968.20 454,815.13
4.482.38
0.00
10,000.00
0.12 100.0%
24,337.54 56.0%1
Q 00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 0.00 100.0%
22,790.00 80,065.45 81.6%
CULTURE 8 RECREATION
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GENERAL LIBRARY
01-60-610-0000-51-5112 Art.#5-123
General Library Wages 91,390.00 0.00 91,226.52 0,00 163.48 99.8%
01.60-610.000057-5700 Art.45-124
General Library Expenses 87,000.00 0.00 87,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-60.610-0117-51-5112 Art#5-117
Wages 41,377.00 0.00 43,552.64 0.00 0.00 100.0%
2,175.64
01-80-610-0118-57-5700 Art.#5-118
Expenses 43.6.00 0.00 43.636.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
GENERAL LIBRARY TOTALS 263,403.00 0.00 265,415.16 0.00 163.48 99.9%1
2,175.64
YARMOUTH LIBRARY
01-60-611-0119-51-5112 Art.#5-119
Wages 44,994.00 0.00 45,972.76 0.00 0.00 100.0%
978.76
01-60-611-0120-57-5700 Art.#6.120
0..0%
YARMOUTH LIBRARY TOTALS 271143;5..0000
1 48.00 0.00 72,117.76 0.00 0.00 100.0%
978.76
113
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30. 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
SOUTH YARMOUTH LIBRARY
01-60.812-0121.51-5112 Art.95-121
Wages 60,826.00 0.00 62,491.64 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,885.64
01-60-612-0122.57-5700 Art.95.122
Expenses 29,750.00 0.00 29,750.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
ISO. YARMOUTH LIBRARY TOTALS 80,376.00 0.00 92,241.64 0.00 0,00 100.0%
1.885.64
WEST YARMOUTH LIBRARY
01-60-613-0123-51-5112 Art.05-123
Wages 48,199.00 0.00 50,574.05 0.00 0.00 100.0%
2,375.05
01-60.613-0124-57-5700 Art95-124
Ex ses 24,401.00 0.00 24 401.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
W. YARMOUTH UBRARY TOTALS 72,600.00 0.00 74,,975.05 0.00 0.00 103,3%1
2.375.05
RECREATION
01-60.630.0125.51-5112 Art.#5-125
Wages 230,781.00 0.00 196,237.29 0.00 34,543.71 85.0%
0.00
01-60-630-0126-57-5700 Art.#5-126
Expenses
01.80430-9404-58-5870 AR,96-12 4/94
Boat Engine
01-60-630-9604-58-5840 Art.096 22 4/90
Lifeguard Tower Re -Design
01.60.630-9604-58-5850 Art.06-21 4/96
Carolina Skiff W-Mtr/(5)Boards & Kayak
01-60.630.9704-68-5870 Art.96-8 4/97
R@pace TIBu4Y8.FIoats�Line & Tackle
TAL�
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
0140-691-0130-57-5700 Art.05-130
rues 3030.00 0.00 2 971.77 0.00 58.23 98.1%
SioN 33330.00 0.00 21171.77 0.00 68.23 98.1%
49,670.00 0.00 49,158.48 0.00 511.52 99.0%
0.00
0.00 1,156.55 1,158.55 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00 5,000.00 455.28 4,544.72 0.00 9.1%
X000.0000 8,600.00Q7,968.45Q�631.55 (0.00) 92.7%
302,951.00 14,75t.6S 254,976.05 2722,76.27 35,055.23 80.3%1
0.00
01-60-693-0131-51-5112 Art.95-131
Wages
28,195.00 0.00 21,029.44 0.00 7,185.56 74.6%
0.00
01-60.693-0132-57-5700 Art.#5-132
Expenses 340.00 0.00 249.06 0.00 90.94 73.3%
01-60-893-9998-52-5298
O.KH. Assessment 3000.00 Q 00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
jO D KINGS HGWY COMM. TOTALS 3138.00
0.00 0.00 24.278.60 0.00 1,266.60 77.0%
{
114
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
GOLF COURSE
01-60-6990128.51.5112 Art.#5-128
Wages 625,067.00 0.00 629,254.70 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,187.70
01-60-699-0129.57-5700 Art.#5-129
Expenses 286,195.00 0.00282,424.10 0.00 3,770.90 98.7%
0.00
01-60.699-9408-58-5870 Art.#3 8/94
Capital Outlay 0.0043,943.25 43,943.25 ta.00 6.00 100.0%
01.60-699-9508-58-5870 Art.# 118/95
Isi3R Trri� Rake0.00 1.264.04 0.00 0.00 1,264.04 0.0%
IJRSE TOTALS 911,282.00 45,20729 955,622.05 0.00 5,034.94 99.5%1
4,187.70
c:ULTURE & RECREATION TOTALS 1,746,286.00 58,963.84 1,742,897.89 27,676 27 47,568.38 95.9% 11,592.79
EBT SERVICE
01-70-751-0133595900 Art.#5-133
Regualar Debt Expenses 4,024,283.00 0.00 3,490,266.77 0.00 533,996.23 86.7%
01-70-751-0134.59-5900 Art.#5-134
Exempt Debt Expenses 1,185,469.00 82,291.59 1,146,520.45 121,240.14 (0.00) 98.7%
01-70-700-5555-59-5950
Repayment of Notes Payable 220 099.00 0. 2204099.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
IDeri� annviCE TOTALS 5,429,831.00 82,291.58 4,85086.22 121,240.14 533,998.23 88.1%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES
STATE ASSESSMENTS & CHARGES
01-80-820-9999-56-5631
Special Education 2,933.00 0.00 1,171.00 0.00 1,762.00 39.9%
01-80$20-9999-56-5634
M.V. Excise Tax Bills 0.00 0.00 10,240.00 0.00 (10,240.00) 0.0%
01-80-820-9999-56-5639
Mosquito Control Project 86,530.00 0.00 86,107.00 0.00 423.00 99.5%
01-80-820-9999-56-5840
Air Pollution Control 6,692.00 0.00 6,692.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-80420.9999-58-5663
ReC� TY ASSESSMENTS C 58 434.00 0.00 50070.00 0.00 8,419.00 85.6%
IST S SM T C T T 154,34.00 0.00 15470.00 0.00 364.00 99.8%1
01-80-830-9999-56-5621
CountyTax 403,107.00 0.00 403,107.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
ICNTY ASSESMNT & CHCS TOTAL 403,107.00 0.00 403,107.00 0.00 0.00 100.0% I
ANTE rr Ij , CHS TOTALS 557,741.00 0.00 557.377.00 0.00 364.00 99.9%1
01-90-911- g899999E51 5171
County Retirement Assessment 1,030,218.00 0.00 1,030,217.98 0.00 0.04 100.0%
01-90-913-0008-51-5173 Art.#5-8
Unemployment Compensation 25,000.00 0.00 23,733.57 0.00 1,266.43 94.9%
0.00
01-90-914-0032-51-5175 Art.#5-32
Health & Life Insurance 680,000.00 0.00 598,621.57 0.00 81,378.43 88.0%
01-90-916-0031-51-5170 Art.#5-31
Medicare -Town's Share 88,000.00 0.00 92,804.01 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4$04.01
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTALS 1,82318.00 0.00 1,745,377.11 0.00 82,644.90 95.5%
4.804.01
115
APPROPRIATION
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
01-90-945-0017-57-5740 Art.85-17
Insurance Premiums
01-90-945-0017-57-5741 Art#5-17
Self Insured & Deductables
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TOTALS
TRANSFERS
01-90-990-9920-59-5962
Transfer to Special Revenue
01-90-990-9960-59-5966
Transfer to Trust and Agency Fund
(TRANSFERS
GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTALS
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY9T JULY 1, 1998 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
480,000.00 100,000.00 318,923.68 0.00 261,078.32 55.0%
0.00
5,000.00 0.00 657.07 0.00 4,342.93 13.1%
0.00
485,000.00 100,000.00 - 319,580.75 0.00 285,419.25 54.8%
0.00 l
0.00 0.00 18,750.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
18,750.00
3,800.00 0.00 3,800.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
3,800.00 0.00 22,350.00 0.00 0.00 100.0% 1
18,750.00
35,684,458.98 2,862.590.23 34,304,676.37 2,808,029.42 1,480,543.40 89.4%
58,200.00
TO BE RAISED ON 97 RECAP SHEET
Under Assessment 364.00
116
APPROPRIATION
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1986 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
CHAPTER 80 PROJECTS
23-40-422.9999.58.5842
Chapter 90 114,788.00 0.00 114,789.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00
23-40-422-9201-58-5840 Att.#211925
Chapter 90 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.0%
0.00
23-40-422.9999.586841
Chapter 113 573,925,00 0.00 42,431.02 531,493.98 0.00 7.4%
23-40-422-9999-58-5840
Chapter 33 0.00 557,138.55 557,138.55 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
'CHAPTER 90 PROJECT TOTALS 688,714.00 557,138.58 714,358.67 531,484.01 0.00 57.3%1
0.00
(PUBLIC WRKS & FACILITY TOTALS 888,744.00 557,138.5$ 714,858.57 531,494.01 0.00 57.9% I
0.00
IHGWY IMPROV. FD GRAND TOTAL 688,714.00 551,139.68 714,358.57 631,484.01 0.00 57.3%
0.00
117
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY97 JULY 1, 1998 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
RFVENUE
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
WATER
28-40-450-0090-51.5112 Art15.90
Wages 673,386,00 0.00 604,637.03 0.00 68,748.97 89.8%
0.00
28-40-450-0091-51-5130 Art.#5-91
Overtime 41,217.00 0.00 40,395.05 0.00 821.95 98.0%
28-40-450-0092-57-5700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 552,998.00 0.00 540,240.45 12,757.55 0.00 97.7%
28-40-450-9143-58-5840 Art.#278 4/91
Corrosion Facility 0.00 267,018.57 12,400.68 254,617.89 (0.00) 4.6%
28-40-450-9304-58-5800 Att.#13 4/93
Capital Outlays 0.00 25,418.24 6,188.02 19,250.22 0.00 24.3%
2840-450.9402-58-5800 Art.#17 2/94
Wood Road 0.00 48,280.16 38,459.57 9,820.59 0.00 79.7%
28.40.450.940458-5800 Art.#12 4/94
Capital, Outlays 0.00 127,293.13 26,959.78 100,333.35 0.00 21.2%
28.40-4509504.54-5530 Art.#12 4/95
Service Connections 0.00 81,710.86 61,710.88 0.00 0.00 100.0%
28-40.450.9504-58-5800 Art.#11 4/95
Capital Outlays 0.00 113,785.76 40,177.57 73,608.19 0.00 35.3%
28-40-450-9804545530 Art.#12 4/96
Service Connections 72,726.68 0.00 45,643.63 27,083.05 (0.00) 62.8%
2 Art.#114/96
13,143.33
124 858.87
(0.00
1
4
► 2,600327.66 613.506. A51,935.97 622:1327.51 90.1%
69,570.92) 78.7%
0.00
►PUBLIC WRKS & FACILITY TOTALS 2,600,327.68 643.506.72 2.551.936.97 622.327.51 68,670.92 78.7%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES
taesmanimiswigess ozcomxasC==comismeamiRs
OTHER FINANCING USES
28-90-990-9920-59-5960
Transfer To General Fund 1061802.00 0.00 1061802.00 0.09 0.00 100.0%
(OTHER FINANCING USES TOTALS 1,661,802.00 0.00 1,81,802.00 0.00 0.00 100.0% I
IINTERGOVMNTL CHCS TOTALS 1,061.802.00 0.00 1.061.802.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
(WATER FD -SPEC REV. TOTALS 3,662,129.68 643,506.72 3,613,737.97 622,327.51 69,570.92 83.9%Nr
0.00
118
APPROPRIATION
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PLANNING BOARD
29-10-175-0561-54-5400 Art.85.58
E Zoning{�, Info Sup lies
IPLA�BOARD TOTALS
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY87 JULY 1, 1996 . JUNE 30, 1917
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
3,125.00
3.125.00
0.00
0.00
1 077 26
1.977.28
0.00
0.00
2047.74 34.5%
2,47.74 34.5% I
!GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTALS 3.126.00 0.00 1.077.20 0.00 2,047.74 34.5% I
PUBUC SAFETY
FIRE
29-20-220-0067-51-5112 Art.15.67
Wages 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
29-20-220.0067-87-5700 Art.#5.67
ses 50000.00 0.00 47548.23 0.00 2A51.77 95.1%
OTALS 300,100,90 0.00 29748.23 0.00 2,451.77 99.2%1
(PUBLIC SAFETY TOTALS 300.000.00 0.00 297.548.23 0,00 2,451.77 99.2% I
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
o sumno oraamsmcassausseoses wee
SANITATION DISPOSAL
29-40-433-0086-52-5200 Art.#5-88
Enterprise -Chipping
29-40-433-0861.52.5200 AR.#5-86
Enterprise -Tire Disposal
29-40-433-0863-58-5870 Art.05-86
Entrise-Rall-OftPOSatem
TION DIS ALS
29.40.6500085-57-5700 Art115-85
Ente Bass Hole Improve
IPAALS
IPUBUC WORKS & FACILITY TOTALS
HUMAN SERVICES
1,393,200.00 0.00 474,170.98 0.00 919,029.02 34.0%
10,000.00 0.00 3,175.10 0.00 6,824.90 31.8%
23040.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23040.00 0.0%
1,428,40.00 0.00 477.346.08 0.00 948,93.92 33.6%1
35,600.00 0.00 35.098.20 0.00 501.80 98.6%
35,600.00 0.00 36,088.20 0.00 501.80 98.6% I
1,461,840.00 0.00 512.444.28 0.00 949,395.72 35.1% I
Board Of Health
29-50-510-0100-51-5112 Art.#5-100
Enterprise -Housing Inspector Wages 52,677.00 0.00 49,530.09 0.00 3,146.91 94.0%
29-50-510-1001-51-5112 Art.#5-100
Enterprise -Hazardous Imp Wages 33,486.00 0.00 24,402.00 0.00 9,086.00 72.9%
29-50-510-1001-57-5700 Art.#5-100
Enterprise -Hazardous Inspection Exp 512.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 512.00 0.0%
29-50-510-1002-52-5200 Art15.100
Enterprise -Flu Clinic 10,000.00 0.00 5,203.40 0.00 4,796.60 52.0%
2950-510-1003-57-5700 Art.#5.100
EE prltrift-Housing I(pgctApr Expense 22 323.00 0.00 3`082.38 0.00 19 240.62 13.8%
IB, OF HEALTH T L5 119.00.00 0,00 82,217.87 0.00 38,82.13 69.1%
(HUMAN SERVICES TOTALS 119,000.00 0.00 82.217.87 0.00 36,782.13 70.5% I
119
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
PY97 JULY 1, 1996 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
CULTURE & RECREATION
_
RECREATION__._..,__...,
29.60630-1271.52-5350 Art#5-127
Enterprise -Sailing 33,600.00 0.00 27,238.37 0.00 6,361.63 81.1%
0.00
29-60-630-1272-52-5350 Art.#5-127
Enterprise -Summer Playground 18,400.00 0.00 11,545.00 0.00 6,855.00 62.7%
0.00
29.60-630.1273-52-5350 Art.#5.127
Enterprise -Youth Swim 13,000.00 0.00 10,142.10 0.00 2,857.90 78.0%
0.00
2940-630-1274-52-5350 Art.#5-127
Enterprise -Tennis 8,050.00 0.00 6,314.17 0.00 1,735.83 78.4%
0.00
29-60-630-1275-52-5350 Art.65-127
Enterprise -Summer Adventure 37,200.00 0.00 21,484.95 0.00 15,715.05 57.8%
0.00
1RECREATION TOTALS 110,250.00 0.00 76,724.58 0.00 33,525.41 69.6%
+ 0.00
GOLF
29-60-699-0129-51-5112 Art.65-129
Wages 29,000.00 0.00 17,317.22 0.00 1,869.26 90.3%
(9,813.52)
29-60-699-0129-52-5200 Art.#5-129
Enterprise-Maint Purchase of Service 23,500.00 0.00 52,121.94 0.00 (0.00) 100.0%
28,621.94
29.40-699-0129-54-5400 Art.65-129
Enterp ise-Maint Supplies 57,500.00 0.00 183,898.12 0.00 0.00 100.0%
126,398.12
29-60-699-0129-57-5700 Art.#6-129
Enterprise-Maint Other Expenses 169,000.00 0.00 23,793.46 0.00 (0.00) 100.0%
(145)206.54)
GOLF TOTALS '179,uop.00 0.00 277,130.74 0.00 1,869.26 99.3%
(0.001
'CULTURE & RECREATION TOTALS 369,260.00 0.00 353,955.33 0.00 35,394.67 90.9%1
INTERGOVERNMENTAL. CHARGES
OTHER FINANCING USES
29.90.990-91059-5961
Transfer To General Fund
}OTHER FINANCING USES TOTALS
IINTERGOVMNTL CHGS TOTALS
OFFSET RECPTS-SPEC REV TOTAL
0.00 0.00 410,982.82 0.00 0.00 100.0%
410,982.82
0.00 0.00 410,982.82 0.00 0.00 100.0%
410.992.82
410.92.82 0.00 410.982.82 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
2,273,215.00 0.00 1,669,125.79 0.00 1,026,072.03 61.9%1
410.992.92
120
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY87 JULY 1, 1986 - JUNE 30, 1997
APPROPRIATION
31-10-122.9209-58-5810 Art.#1 STM 9/2/92
Land Damage
31-10-122-9308-58-5810
Seagull Beach
31-10-122.9402.5855810
Land Damage Weir Mill
31-10-122-9704-58-5810
Land Captain Village
31-10.161934258-5850
Voting Machine
31-20-220-9342.58-5850
Fire Equipment
31-20-220-9504-58-5850
Fire Pump Truck
31-20-299.9504-58-5840
Replace Bridge Mill Creek
31-40-411-9104-58-5840
Drainage Conservation
31-40-411-9342-58-5840
Reconstruction
31-40-411-9604-58-5840
Reconstruction
31-40-433.9504-58-5840
Capping Landfill
31.40-433-960458-5840
Landfill Closure
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREV. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
Art.#16 STM 8/93
Art.#136 STM 2/94
Pond
Art.#30 ATM 4/97
Art.#25 ATM 4/93
Art.#25 ATM 4/93
Art.#15B ATM 4/95
Art.#166 ATM 4/95
Art.#23B 4/11 /81
Art.#27 4/93
Art.#14 4/96
Art.#26B 4/95
Art.#6B 4/96
31-40-650-9304-58-5820 Art.#24 ATM 4/93
Recreational Improvement
31-60-630-9704-58-5840 Art.#13B ATM 4/97
Recreation Improvement
31-60-699-9704-58-5840 Art.#138 ATM 4/97
Golf -Site Improvements
(LAND TOTALS
'LAND ACQUISITION TOTALS
0.00 143,926.18
(4,500.00)
0.00 2,788.97
25,000.00
0.00
150,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
(2,000.00)
0.00
420,000.00
1,250,000.00
574,270.00
2,489,000.00
0.00
0.00
500,000.0D
1 000 000.00
8,81 �270.0Q
20,600.00
6,381,270.00
20,500.00
2,731.57
0.00
20,126.28
896.25
10,825.96
7,160.00
24,360.73
123,078.72'
0.00
17,017.97
111,000.00
1,276.10
0.00
0.00
466,186.73
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,942.35
878.00
10,806.26
0.00
24,360.73
543,076.72
777,613.29
588,882.11
2,152,457.38
0.00
259,577.60
80112.25
4,444, 506.69
139,426.18
27,788.97
2,731.57
150,000.00
13,183.93
18.25
19.70
5,160.00
0.00
0,00
472,386.71
2,605.86
447,542.62
1,276.10
240,422.40
919,887.75
2,422,460.04
466,166.73 4,444,506.69 2,422,450.04
121
0.00 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0,00 0.0%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 34.5%
0.00 98.0%
0.00 99.8%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 100.0%
0,00 100.0%
(0.00) 62.2%
0.00 99.8%
(0.00) 82.8%
0.00 0.0%
0.00 51.9%
0.00
(0.00)
8.0%
649%I
(0.00) 84.7%1
APPROPRIATION
SEWERAGE COLLECTION AND PISPSAL
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
PY97 JULY 1, 1986 - JUNE 30, 1997
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
RrVENUE
60-40-440-0089-57-5700 Art.#5-89
Septage Plant Expense 963,604.00 0.00 903,458.17 0.00 60,145.83 93.8%
90 Art.#20 8/88
Final Design 0.00 52.77 0.00 52.77 0.00 0.0%
66-40-440-8907-58.5890 Art.#10 4/88 & #18
Construction 370,000.00 45,974.23 114,094.97 301,879.26 0.00 27.4%
60.40-440.9581.57-5780 Art.#12 8/95
Prior Years Bilis 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ERR
!SEWERAGE COLE & DISPSL TOTALS 1.333.604.00 46.027.00 1,017.553.14 301,932.03 60,145.83 73.9% I
1SEPTAGE PLANT GRAND TOTALS 1,333,604.00 46,021.00 1,017,683.14 301,932.03 60,145.83 73.8%1
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL,
61-40-430-0087-51-5112 Art.#5-87
Wages 167,400.00 0.00 167,400.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
61-40.430.0092-57-5700 Art.#5-88
Expenses 2,517,480.00 0.00 2,499,584.13 0.00 17,895.87 99.3%
61-40-430-8912-58-5890 Art.#2B 12/89
Construct & Equip. 0.00 6096.18 17964.10 42,132.08 0.00 29.9%
IWA$TE CQL TN & DISP. TOTALS 2.684.880.00 ' 60..096.18 2,6849 648.23 42,132.00 17,89 87 91.8%1
DEBTSERVICE
stFm t seems etoeemmmmp
DEBT SERVICE
61-70-751.0921-59-5910
Principal On Long -Term Debt Exempt 213,000.00 0.00 213,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
61-70-751-0921-59.5915
Interest On Lo Term Debt Exempt 134.00 0.00 134 494.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
IDEBT
SSERVICE NoTALS 347,494.00 0.00 347194.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
61-90-99j990-9 10-59-5961
Transfer To General Fund 47,500.00 0.00 47,500.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
!TRANSFERS 47,500.00 0.00 47,500.00 0.00 0.00 100.09E
0.00
!TRANSFER STATION TOTALS 3,079,974.00 60,096.16 ' 3,079,942.23 42,132.08 17,896.97 98.1%
0.00 J
122
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY97-JULY 1,1996 -JUNE 30, 1997
TAXES:
Personal Property
Real Estate
Deferred CL41 A
Liens
Tax Liens Redeemed
Litigated Taxes Collected
Motor Vehicle
Boat Excise
Int & Penalties-R.E. & Personal Property
Interest & Penalties -Excise Tax
Interest & Penalties -Tax Liens
Interest & Penalties -Deferred CL41A
Interest & Penalties -Foreclosure
CHARGES FOR SERVICES:
Gotf Memberships
Bass River Golf Green Fees
Bayberry Golf Green Fees
Bayberry Driving Range
Golf Cart Rentals
Other Misc. Golf
Beach Parking
Beach Stickers
Flax Pond Recreation Area
Recreation -Field Reservations
Landfill Stickers
Beach Concessions
Golf Concessions
Sale of Historic Inventory Books
Sale of Street Signs
Xerox Copies
Street Listings
Town Clerk -Certified Copies
123
GENERAL FUND
773,889.49
24, 072, 740.89
15,299.57
3,856.92
115,436.06
92,002.43
1,659,845.86
12,251.26
112,299.11
45,166.34
33,436.91
10,620.79
6,384.28
545,880.00
437,480.90
457,007.55
46,590.00
332,360.00
23,598.60
176,271.00
99,617.00
705.00
490.00
209,117.00
3,295.69
31,484.17
278.73
507.50
2,370.60
340.00
64.00
26,953,229.91
2,366,457.14
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY97-JULY 1,1996 -JUNE 30, 1997
FEES:
Dog License 2,005.00
Sporting License 234.20
Appeals Board 6,055.31
Cablevision Fees 5,339.50
Cemetery Recording 240.00
Conservation 920.00
Dog Boarding 2,750.00
Dog Confinement 2,246.00
Dog Impoundment 2,525.00
Board Health Hearing 850.00
Insuf. Fund Check Returned 3,251.20
Mooring Inspection 19,560.00
Municipal Lien 31,689.52
Old Kings Highway -Certification 5,925.00
Planning Board 1,625.00
Sanitation -Commercial Weigh System 138,593.83
Sani-Weigh System Late Charge 677.74
Sealer Weights & Measures 4,635.00
Trailer Park 14,532.00
U.C.C. Filing 3,580.00
Fire Detail 21.75
Police Detail 6,981.23
Misc. Marina Fees 875.00
keg Tags -Police 218.00
Shellfish Grant Fees 306.25
Birth/Death/Marriage Certificate 11,298.00
Business Certificates 3,050.00
MV Markings Fees 9,920.00
Dog Intra Trac Fees 297.00
Dog Miscellaneous 170.00
Other Miscellaneous 2,737.82
RENTALS:
Building 17, 570.00
Marina Slip 47,960.00
124
283,109.35
66,530.00
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY97-JULY 1,1996 -JUNE 30, 1997
OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE:
Perculation Tests
Assessors Maps
Misc. Selectmen
Motel Fire Alarm Test
Smoke Detector Inspections
Misc. Fire
Insurance Reports
Misc. Police
Duplicate Dog Tags
Misc. Town Clerk
Wetlands Protect Bylaws
F.H.A. Bank Requests
D -Y High Liason Pay Reimbursement
Other Misc. Dept. Revenue
Computer Listing / Disk
LICENSES AND PERMITS:
Alcoholic Beverage License
Automatic Amusement License
Common Victualers Licenses
Cabins -Inns -Lodge -License
Motel License
Sunday Entertainment License
Marriage License
Dog License
Misc. License
Building Permits
Gas Permits
Plumbing Permits
Wiring Permits
Occupancy Permits
Commercial Occupancy Permits
Food Service Permits
125
21,450.00
113.50
53.50
1,640.00
11,900.00
5,595.00
2,399.50
1,397.89
45.00
816.92
160.00
290.00
4,051.13
369.16
1,339.00
133,450.00
13,400.00
5,650.00
2,100.00
3,100.00
1,620.00
2,265.00
13, 052.00
7,526.00
113, 706.18
17,440.00
19,785.00
33,520.00
2,875.00
18,014.00
20,365.00
51,620.60
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY97-JULY 1,1996 -JUNE 30, 1997
LICENSES AND PERMITS:continued
Sewage Collection & Transportation Permit
Shellfish Permits
Raffle Permits
Pistol Permits
Fire Arm Id's
Misc. Permits
1,350.00
19,160.00
110.00
2,390.00
242.00
58,195.00
489,315.18
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE:
Abatement Surviving Spouse CH59 Sec5
Abatement To Vets -CH 55 Sec5
Abatement Blind CH59 Sec5
Abatement Elderly--CH59 Sec5
State Owned Land
Police Career Incentive CH41 Sec108L
Veterans Benefits -Chap. 115 Sec 6
Lottery Local Aid-CH29 Sec2D
Highway Fund -Chap 81 & 577
Jury Duty Reimbursement
Hotel Motel Taxes
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:
Apportioned Street Betterment
Committed Interest -Street Betterment
1,400.00
16,108.00
5,513.00
92,870.00
761.00
170, 045.00
11,021.36
699,383.00
141,057.00
524.00
1,190,836.00
2,329,618.36
7,434.26
3,094.21
10,528.47
FINES AND FORFEITS:
Court Fines 99,921.00
Parking Fines 2,682.79
Restitutions 520.11
Legal Settlements 3,600.00
106,72390
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY97-JULY 1,1996 -JUNE 30, 1997
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
Interest Earned
Miscellaneous Insurance Claims
Sale of Inventory
Fire Insurance-P/R Deductions
Telephone Commission & Reimbursement
Other Miscellaneous Revenue
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:
Premiums -Sale of Bonds
Principele-Sale of Bonds
INTERFUND TRANSFERS:
Transfer From Special Revenue Fund
Transfer From Enterprise Fund
Transfer From Trust Fund
(TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE
127
518,675.24
165.00
84.00
1,054.56
1,040.21
6,188.05
9,742.10
225,000.00
1,522,424.32
47, 500.00
34,465.00
527,207.06
234,742.10
1,604,389.32
35,022,371.991
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY97-JULY 1,1996 -JUNE 30, 1997
OFFSET RECEIPTS -SPECIAL REV.
Planning Board -Zoning Bylaws 1,849.50
Fire -Ambulance Fees 498,748.29
Sanitation -Disposal System Program 22,569.00
Sanitation -Chipping 516,112.00
Sanitation -Tire Disposal 20,895.00
Health -Flu Clinic 4,644.00
Health -Hazardous Waste 20,525.00
Health-Rent/Lease 71,595.00
Recreation -Sailing Program 27,200.00
Recreation -Summer Playground Program 11,545.00
Recreation -Tennis Program 6,335.00
Recreation -Summer Adventure 21,775.00
Park -Bass Hole Charges 900.00
Park -Swim 11,103.00
Park -Beach Improvements 43,347.00
Golf -Membership Fees 28,780.00
Golf -Bass River Green Fees 151,899.00
Goff -Bayberry Green Fees 198,304.00
1,658,125.79
(TOTAL OFFSET RECEIPTS -SPECIAL REVENUE 1,658,125.79
CHARGES FOR SERVICE:
Water Rates Usage
Water Service Connection Charges
Interest & Penalty -Water
WATER FD -SPECIAL. REVENUE
3,477,165.40
'117,703.64
19,422.87
TAXES:
Tax Liens Redeemed 1,145.16
3,614,291.91
1,145,16
(TOTAL WATER FUND -SPECIAL REVENUE 3,615,437.07 1
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY97-JULY 1,1996 -JUNE 30, 1997
SEPTAGE PLANT
CHARGES FOR SERVICES:
Haulers 900,377.11
Interest & Penalty-Septage 2,274.69
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
Interest Earned
Miscellaneous Revenue
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:
Principal Sale of Bonds
Principal -B A N
(TOTAL SEPTAGE PLANT REVENUE
CHARGES FOR SERVICES:
Landfill Stickers
Town Barnstable For Tonnage
Haulers Yarmouth
Haulers Orleans
Departmental Rent
Interest & Penalty -Transfer
106,769.55
655.16
40, 000.00
330,000.00
902,661.80
107,424.71
370,000.00
1,380,076.51
TRANSFER STATION
301,820.00
1,942,244.43
810,746.10
47,903.55
1,864.26
352.11
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
Interest Earned 16,842.61
1TOTAL TRANSFER STATION REVENUE
129
3,104,930.45
16,842.61
3,121,773.06 I
Thevenin, O'Grady & Co., LLP
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71 LEGION PARKWAY, BROCKTON, MA 02401
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON
GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts
We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town
of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1997, as listed in the
foregoing index. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the Town
of Yarmouth, Massachusetts' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and
the standards applicable to financial audits contained in S,overnment 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 principles 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 opinion.
The Town of Yarmouth does not maintain records of the historical cost of its general
fixed assets. Accordingly, a Statement of General Fixed Assets has not been provided as
required by generally accepted accounting principles.
In our opinion, except for the effects of the matters described in paragraph three of this
report, the general purpose financial statements referred to in the first paragraph present fairly
in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts as of
June 30, 1997, and the results of its operations and cash flows of its proprietary fund types and
nonexpendable trust funds for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
In accordance with Government Auditing $tapdprds,, we have also issued reports dated
October 1, 1997 on our consideration of the Town of Yarmouth's internal control over financial
reporting and our tests of its compliance with laws, regulations, contracts and grants.
Brockton, Massachusetts
October 1, 1997
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
COMBINED BALANCE SHEEN - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS
JUNE 30, 1997
General
PROPRIETY FIDUCIARY ACCOUNT Combined Totals
GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES FUND TYPE FUND TYPE GROUP (M2morandum Only)
Special Capital Trust and General June 30 June 30,
Revenue Projects Enterprise Agency Long-term Debt 1997 1998
ASSETS
Cash (Note 3) $ 331,194 S 406,394 $ 1,630,165 $ 1,016,253 $ 337,820 $ $ 3,721,826 $ 5,339,251
Investments (Note 3) 8,824,811 4,500,000 1,500,000 2,355,513 1,655,897 18,836,221 13,374,808
Investments of deferred compensation (Note 4) 2,404,496 2,404,496 1,751,237
Receivables
Property taxes 511,192 511.192 600,485
Tax titles, liens, possessions and betterments 699,929 699,929 811,670
Motor vehicle and other excise 124,719 124,719 146,826
Departmental 33,272 800,026 425,546 89,220 1,348,064 1,175,350
Intergovernmental 760,341 500,000 1,126,010 2,386,351 2,002,760
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation (Note 5) 32,248,242 32,248,242 34,099,978
Amounts to be provided for payment of tong -term
obligations 30,196.000 30,196,000 32,168,000
Total assets $ 10_525.117 $ 6,466 761 $ 3.630.165 $ 37.171.564_ $ 4.487.433 $ 30.196.000 $ 92.477 040 $ 91A70.365
LIABILITIES
(a • Accounts payable $ 616,284 $ 425,202 $ 410,874 $ 3,037 $ 12,855 $ $ 1.468,252 $ 1,574,257
• Accrued payroll and withholding 436,842 19,703 420,449 876,994 260,244
Bond anticipation notes payable (Note 7) 3,900,000 330,000 4,230,000 2,008,829
Grant anticipation notes payable (Note 9) 971,310 500,000 1,148,837 2,620,147 2,120,210
Compensated absences 313,000 313,000 235,000
Allowance for abatements 229,569 229,569 676,218
Deferred revenue 1,138,533 829,160 89,220 2,056,913 1,401,830
Deposits and miscellaneous 119,543 129,762 249,305 232,610
Deferred compensation due employees 2,404,496 2.404,496 1,751,237
Accrued landfill closure costs (Note 12) 7,000,000 7,000,000 10,000,000
Bonds payable (Note 7) 21,191,640 22,883,000 44,074,640 44,032,281
Total liabilities 2,540,771 2,245,375 4,810,874 23,093,963 2,636,333 30,196,000 65,523,316 64,292,716
FUND EQUITY
Contributed capital 12,880,489 12,880,489 14,002,493
Retained earnings 1.197,112 1.197,112 927,362
Reserved for appropriations and encumbrances 2,565,856 367,660 2,933.516 2,960,867
Unreserved
Designated 1,493,452 3,853.726 (1,180,709) 1,851,100 6,017,569 5,233,158
Undesignated 3,925,038 3g25,038 4,053,769
Total fund equity (deficit) 7,984,346 4,221,386 (1,180,709) 14,077,601 1,851,100 2653,724 27,177,649
Total liabilities and fund equity $ 10.525,117 $ 6A66,761 $ _ 3.630,165 $ 37,171,564 $ 4.487.433 $ 30,196,000 $ 92.477.040 $_ 91,470,365
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, TRANSIRS, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES -
ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
Revenues
Property taxes
Excise taxes
Licenses and permits
Interest
Departmental
Fees
Fines
Charges for services
Intergovernmental - state
Intergovernmental - federal
Other
Total revenues
Expenditures
Education
General government
Public safety
Public works
Human services
Culture and recreation
Water
State and county assessments
Debt service
Total expenditures
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures
Other financing sources (uses)
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Transfer from (to) other funds
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing
sources over expenditures and other uses
Fund equity (deficit), beginning of year
Fund equity (deficit), end of year
General
GOVERMENTAL FUND TYPES
Special Capital
Revenue Projects
$ 24,824,873 $ $
2,862,933
489,315
726,582
2,214,456
283,109
106,724
212,678
1,138,158
86,151
32,944,979
13,146,241
4,510,562
6,149,610
2,890,756
488,915
1,743,898
557,377
4,345,111
33,832,470
(887,491)
1,290,364
402,873
7,581,473
$ 7.984,346 $
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
11,644
1,687,370
3,615,437
1,032,190
523,146
143,024
7,012,811
478,379
568,004
1,193,125
210,516
409,264
2,509,799
6,942
11,684
4,425,880
43,290
5,369,087 4,487,796
1,643,724 (4,487,796)
4,495,000
(1,503,675)
$
140,049 7,204
4,081,337 (1,187,913)
4.221,386 $ (1.180.709) $
FIDUCIARY
FUND TYPE
Expendable
Trust
Combined Totals
(Memorandum Only)
June 30, June 30,
1997 1996
$ 24,824,873 $
2,862,933
489,315
98,527 836,753
3,901,826
283,109
106,724
3,828,115
2,170,348
523,146
16,124 245,299
114,651 40,072,441
29,210
2,963
2,905
35,078
79,573
(5,549)
74,024
1,297,711
1.371,735 $
13,175,451
4,998,846
6,729,298
8,512,666
699,431
2,153,162
2,553,089
557,377
4,345,111
43,724,431
(3,651,990)
4,495,000
(218,860)
624,150
11,772,608
12.396.758 $
24,322,181
1,592,400
497,863
910,139
3,599,436
540,424
106,041
3,246,697
3,311,152
110,824
197,077
38,434,234
12,751,899
5,298,097
6,719,108
5,296,082
582,935
1,769,168
1,904,588
540,846
4,634,880
39,497,603
(1,063,369)
(1,215,794)
(2,279,163)
14,051,771
11,772 608
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997
3. CASH DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 54 and 55, place certain limitations on
cash deposits and investments available to the Town. Authorized deposits include demand
deposits, term deposits, and certificates of deposit in trust companies, national banks, savings
banks, and certain other financial institutions. Deposits may not exceed certain levels without
collateralization of the excess by the financial institution involved. The Town may also invest in
securities issued by or unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government or an agency
thereof, and having a maturity from date of purchase of one year or less. The Town may also
invest in repurchase agreements guaranteed by such government securities with maturity dates
of not more than ninety days from date of purchase. The Town may invest in units of the
Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust ("MMDT), a pooled investment account. MMDT
deposits have been classified as cash equivalents for purposes of the statement of cash flows.
a. Cash Deposits
At year end, the carrying amount of the Town's deposits was $3,721,826
versus an aggregate balance per the banking institutions of $4,088,431. The
nature of reconciling items between the book and bank balance consisted
primarily of outstanding checks which had not cleared the bank at year end.
Of the bank balance, $2,839,081 was covered by depository insurance and
$1,249,350 was uninsured and uncollateralized. Due to the volume of property
tax collections in certain months during the year, the uninsured and
uncollateralized deposit balances of those months were significantly higher
than the uninsured and uncollateralized balance at June 30, 1997.
b. Investments
The Town's investments at year end are categorized below to give an
indication of level of risk assumed by the Town. Category I investments consist
of investments that are insured, or registered, or for which the securities are
held by the Town or its agent in the Town's name. MMDT deposits and
investments in the deferred compensation plan are not categorized since the
units of investment are not evidenced by securities that exist in physical or
book entry form.
Certificates of deposit
Money market instruments
Common stock
MMDT deposits
U.S. Government securities
Investments in deferred
compensation plan
Category I
$ 6,621,860
4,963,657
34,037
4,752,087
$16.371.641
Uncategorized _Amount
$ $ 6,621,860
4,963,657
34,037
2,464,580 2,464,580
4,752,087
tatigg
2.404.496
6 $21.240.717
Market Value
$6,621,860
4,963,657
114,235
2,464,580
4,752,087
__2.404.496
$21.320.915
Pursuant to an agreement entered into by the Town, collateralized securities underlying
the money market instruments have a value of 102%. of the cost of the instruments and are held
by the Town's custodian in the custodian's name.
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997
4. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The Town offers its employees a deferred compensation plan created in accordance with
Internal Revenue Code Section 457 administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The plan, available to all employees of the Town, permits them to defer a portion of their
salaries until future years. The deferred compensation is not available to employees until
termination, retirement, death, or unforeseeable emergency. All amounts of compensation
deferred under the plan, all property and rights purchased with those amounts, and all income
attributable to those amounts, property, or rights are (until paid or made available to the
employee or other beneficiary) solely the property and rights of the Town (without being
restricted to the provision of benefits under the plan), subject only to the claims of the Town's
general creditors and its political subdivisions participating in the plan. Such amounts are held
by the plan administrator on behalf of the Town. Participants' rights under the plan are equal to
the fair market value of the deferred account for each participant. All plan assets are stated at
market value.
It is the opinion of the Town that it has no liability for losses under the plan. The plan
assets are subject to the claims of the Town's general creditors; however, plan assets have not
been used in the past to satisfy such claims.
As of June 30, 1997, the Town's share of assets held by the administrator was
$2,404,496. The Town's share of the assets and liabilities of the deferred compensation plan
are included in agency funds.
5. ENTERPRISE FUND - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The following is a summary of the property, plant and equipment of the Enterprise Funds:
Plant $ 39,831,540
Land improvements 25,000
Equipment 86,565
39,943,105
Accumulated depreciation ( 9.387.953)
30,555,152
Land1 693.090
$ 32.248.242
6. SEPTAGE TREATMENT PLANT - INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
The Towns of Yarmouth and Dennis in 1988 entered into an intermunicipal agreement
relating to the operations of the Yarmouth -Dennis Septage Treatment Plant.
The facility is operating as an enterprise fund; currently, operating revenues are sufficient
to cover operating expenses. The total capital costs of the plant at June 30, 1997 was
$37,795,436. The Town's portion of these capital costs, net of financial assistance provided
by the state and federal governments, were estimated to be $6,403,000. Pursuant to the
agreement, the Town of Dennis paid $2,000,000 to the Town of Yarmouth for its share of
financing these capital costs. At June 30, 1997, $1,126,000 is due from the Environmental
Protection Agency pending final close out of the contracts, which is being negotiated.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997
7. LONG-TERM DEBT
The following is a summary of General Obligation bond transactions of the Town for the year as well as the composition
of the debt outstanding at June 30, 1997:
Purpose of Issue
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Date of Issue
10/01/85
08/15/86
12/15/87
12/15/88
12/15/89
10/15/90
01/15/92
03/01/93
02/15/94
03/15/94
04/01/95
04/15/96
Interest Rates
8.20-8.60%
6.10-6.25%
7.00-7.60%
6.90-7.20%
6.25-6.30%
7.30-7.40%
6.10-6.50%
3.70-5.10%
3.75-4.90%
3.65-5.55%
4.80-5.15%
4.4-6.00%
Serial
Maturities
Throuatz.
2000
2001
2002
2003
1999
2000
2007
2008
2008
2008
2004
2011
Outstanding
June 30. 1996
$ 1,740,000
1,725,000
935,000
350,000
170,000
805,000
2,250,000
2,423,000
4,075,000
4,690,000
2,770,000
$21.93$.000
Additions
(Reductions
$( 350,000)
( 350,000)
( 485,000)
( 125,000)
( 65,000)
( 175,000)
( 212,000)
( 223,000)
( 475,000)
( 210,000)
( 375,000)
3.995 000
$ 950.000
Outstanding
June 30. 199Z
$ 1,390,000
1,375,000
450,000
225,000
105,000
630,000
2,038,000
2,200,000
3,600,000
4,480,000
2,395,000
3.995.000.
$22.883.000
General Obligation debt service requirements in future years consisted of the following at June 30, 1997:
Year ending June 30,
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002-2011
Principal
$ 3,362,000
3,199,000
3,018,000
3,004,000
10.300.000
$22.883.000
Interest
$1,126,295
941,455
772,219
611,957
1.758.288
$5.210.214
Total
$ 4,488,295
4,140,455
3,790,219
3,615,957
$12.058.288
$28.093.214,
o)
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997
7. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Enterprise
The following is a summary of Enterprise Funds bond transactions for the year as well as the composition of debt
outstanding at June 30, 1997:
Purpose
Transfer Station
Septage Facility
MWPAT
Septage Facility
Date
1/15/92
3/01/93
6/01/93
4/15/96
Interest
Rates
6.20-6.50%
3.70-5.00%
3.40-5.60%
4.40-6.00%
Serial
Maturities
thouah
2007
1997
2013
2005
Outstanding
,lune 30. 1996,
$ 2,400,000
2,000
19,697,281
$22.099.281
Additions
JReductionsl
$(213,000)
(' 2,000)
(732,641)
40.000
$(907.641)
Outstanding
June 30. 199Z
$ 2,187,000
18,964,640
40.000
$21.191.640
The outstanding Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (MWPAT) bonds of the Enterprise Funds are
recorded at the gross amount outstanding. The Town is obligated to repay the full amount of outstanding bonds including
interest; however, pursuant to agreements with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, approximately 75% of the debt service
payments relating thereto will be subsidized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via contract assistance payments to MWPAT
(and MWPAT available earnings).
Enterprise Funds debt service requirements in future years consisted of the following at June 30, 1997:
Year endina June 30. Principal Interest Toth_
1998 $ 980,341 $ 1,119,438 $ 2,099,779
1999 1,016,382 1,075,235 2,091,617
2000 1,058,579 1,027,528 2,086,107
2001 1,092,129 975,868 2,067,997
2002-2014 17.044.209 6.524.031 _23.568.240
$21.191.640 $10.722.100 $31.913.7_4Q
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997
7. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Loans authorized and unissued consisted of the following at June 30, 1997:
purpose
Land Acquisition
Drainage
Roads
Landfill
Bridge Replacement
Senior Center
Board of Health - MWPAT
Enterprise Fund
Septage Treatment Facility
is 1 years authorize
1987, 1988, 1992, 1997
1990, 1993
1996
1989, 1995, 1996, 1997
1995
1996
1997
Authorized apd unissued
$ 1,967,193
250,000
5,000,000
13,750,000
2,000
195,000
200.000
21,364,193
11.715.557
$33.079.750
Bond anticipation notes totaling $4,230,000 were outstandingat June 30, 1997, interest
payable at 4.10%, due January 15, 1998 relating to the following: 2,500,000 - Landfill,
$1,250,000 - Roads, $150,000 - Land, $330,000 - Septage Treatment Facility.
In prior years, the Town defeased certain general obligation and other bonds by placing
the proceeds of new bonds in an irrevocable trust to provide for all future debt service payments
on the old bonds. Accordingly, the trust account assets and the liability for the defeased bonds
are not included in the Town's financial statements. On June 30, 1997, $2,655,000 of bonds
outstanding are considered defeased.
8. SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION - INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
The Town of Yarmouth and Barnstable have entered into an intermunicipal agreement to
construct and operate a solid waste transfer station at the Yarmouth landfill. The Town of
Barnstable pays 65% of the cost of operating this facility. Construction has been completed on
the plant, which cost $3,840,759. The facility is operating as an enterprise fund.
9. GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES
As of June 30, 1997, the Town had $2,620,147 in grant anticipation notes outstanding as
follows: $1,148,837 interest payable at 3.76% due March 4, 1998 and $971,310 interest
payable at 3.90%, due October 9, 1997, and $500,000 interest payable at 3.88%, due January
15, 1998. These notes were borrowed in anticipation of reimbursement from the federal and
state governments, respectively.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Town has been named in various lawsuits, primarily relating to (golf course) land
takings at June 30, 1997. The aggregate total of these lawsuits filed against the Town is
approximately $2,100,000. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these legal
actions will be substantially less but cannot estimate actual costs; and accordingly, no provision
for any loss relating thereto has been made in the financial statements. The Town has
$520,000 in bonds authorized relating to land takings at the golf course.
137
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997
11. JOINT VENTURE
The Town is a participant with the Town of Dennis in a joint venture to operate the
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District (D-YRSD), a regional school district established
pursuant to Chapter 71 of the General Laws of Massachusetts for the benefit of students in pre-
kindergarten through grade twelve from the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
The D-YRSD is governed by an elected seven -member School committee composed of three
members from Dennis and four from Yarmouth.
If the Town were to withdraw from the D-YRSD, the Town would be liable for their share
of outstanding debt, pursuant to the Regional School agreement. Pursuant to Massachusetts
General Law, Chapter 71 of the Acts of 1993 (the Education Reform Act), the Department of
Education calculates the Town's minimum local contribution to the D-YRSD's net School
spending. In addition, the Town must also contribute to the D-YRSD for other School spending
(transportation, capital costs, debt service, and other extraordinary costs). During fiscal year
1997, the Town contributed $12,514,178 to the Regional School District. Complete financial
statements for the D-YRSD can be obtained from the D-YRSD's administrative office at 296
Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
12. LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST -CLOSURE CARE COSTS
State and Federal laws and regulations require the Town to place a final cover on its
landfill site and to perform certain maintenance and monitoring functions at the site for thirty
years after closure. Pursuant to a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
consent order, closure must be completed by the end of 1997. The Town has incurred, through
June 30, 1997, approximately $3,000,000 of closure costs which have been recorded as
expenditures in the general purpose financial statements. Estimated remaining future closure
and post -closure care costs totaling $7,000,000 are reflected as a liability in the general long-
term debt account group. Actual cost of closure and post -closure care may be higher due to
inflation, changes in technology, or changes in laws and regulations.
After completing the landfill closure, the Town intends to convert the land to various
recreational uses. The total project cost for the landfill closure and recreation re -use is
estimated to be $15,000,000. The Town bonded $1,950,000 in fiscal year 1997 and has
authorized the issuance of an additional $13,750,000 of long-term bonds (note 7) relating to
this project.
138
Report of the Board of Assessors
This year, the Assessor's Office undertook a com-
plete revaluation of real and personal properties. This
project was completed on time and the tax rate was set
October 1, 1997. This was the second year that we ac-
complished this and it was due to the dedication of the
Assessor's Office staff. I would like to thank Carole, Marty,
Cheryl, Jen, Susan and Nancy for their hard work.
The Classification report which the Board of Asses-
sors submitted to the Selectmen this year reflected little
change from the previous year. The revenue figures stated
residential at 73.82% and commercial at 26.18%. The
residential share of the appropriations calculation was
73.34% and the commercial share was 26.66%. This in-
dicates that commercial is paying their fair share.
The tax rate was set at $12.10 per $1,000 of value.
139
CLASSIFICATION FISCAL YEAR 1998
Class
1 Residential
2 Open Space
3 Commercial
4 Industrial
Exempt
Total Parcel
Personal Property
Total Valuation
Parcel Count
15,644
18
1,232
100
728
17,722
5,534
23,256
Valuation
1,836,340,900
377,900
251,248,600
14,979,900
175,148,000
2,278,095,300
67,092,165
2,345,187,465
As always, the Board of Assessors and the Asses-
sors Office staff are here to help you in any way we can.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew J. Zurowick,
Deputy Assessor
for the Board of Assessors
James K. Saben, Chairman
William Lionetta
Frank Hitchcock
Report of the Town Collector
1997 Real Estate
Committed
Collected 23,632,200.38
Abated 253,441.34
Refunds 60,482.82
Adjustments 88,544.51
Outstanding 6/30/97
1996 Real Estate
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
1995 Real Estate
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/96
497,965.82
13,757.78
19,377.35
13,897.30
28,543.24
9,177.46
9,177.46
10,925.23
Previous Years Real Estate
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
1996 Betterments
Committed
Payments
Abated
Outstanding 6/30/97
1996 Betterment Interest
Committed
Payments
Abated
Outstanding 6/30/97
1997 Betterments
Committed
Collected
Adjustments
Abatements
Outstanding 6/30/97
2,411.77
193.74
6.30
7,240.52
18.90
43.07
24,374,942.40
459,475.22
543,064.35
39,392.88
39,468.47
1997 Betterment Interest
Committed
Collected
Adjustments
Abatements
Outstanding 6/30/97
1997 Fire Clean up Lien
Committed
Collected
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
1996 Personal Property
Outstanding 7/1/96
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
3,087.91
11.91
29.32
1,050.60
6,803.85
15,654.98
3,643.93
1,892.23
158.13
1995 Personal Property
Outstanding 7/1/96
Collected 742.27
0.00 Abated 878.89
Refunds
Adjustments 206.81
Outstanding 6/30/97
2,411.77
193.74
0.00
6.30
0.00
7,283.59
18.90
3,117.23
11.91
12,173.65
4,319.20
17,248.55
0.00
1,414.35
0.00
1997 Personal Property
Committed 793,765.68
Collected 760,732.55
Adjustments 143.40
Abatements 23,273.75
Refunds 2,213.04
Outstanding 6/30/97 12,115.82
1993 Personal Property
Outstanding 7/1/96 198.17
Collected 198.17
Outstanding 6/30/97 0.00
Previous Years Personal Property
Collected 666.79
Adjustment 666.79
Outstanding 6/30/97 0.00
1996 Excise Tax
Outstanding 7/1/96 111,634.52
Committed 221,921.98
Collected 303,544.78
Abated 27,374.98
Refunds 16,425.24
Adjustments 0.03
Outstanding 6/30/97 19,062.01
140
1995 Excise Tax
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Outstanding 6/30/97
1997 Excise Tax
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
5,200.87
11,084.45
17,028.62
1,591.12
1,365,689.27
49,613.09
10,598.88
135.00
Previous Years Excise Tax
Committed
Collected
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
1996 Boat Excise
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Outstanding 6/30/97
1995 Boat Excise
Outstanding 7/1/96
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
1997 Boat Excise
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
221.25
9,449.99
1,307.39
9,228.74
5,401.60
5,321.55
98.06
230.08
3,123.00
83.00
25.00
19,359.89
4,372.75
347.99
542.00
Previous Years Boat Excise
Collected
Adjustment
Outstanding 6/30/97
Trailers
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed
Collected
Outstanding 6/30/97
40.00
40.00
14,532.00
14,532.00
21,321.08
Septage
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed 893,796.46
Collected 900,377.11
Outstanding 6/30/97
0.00 Sludge
Outstanding 7/1/96
Outstanding 6/30/97
1,506,969.75
102,401.27
0.00
10,625.09
0.00
3,245.08
0.00
26,098.45
3,255.80
0.00
1,224.00
1,224.00
141
Landfill
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed 153,012.16
Collected 138,593.83
Outstanding 6/30/97
Transfer Station
Outstanding 7/1/96
Committed 889,976.12
Collected 810,966.10
Adjustments 220.00
Outstanding 6/30/97 194,482.76
116, 065.43
109,484.78
2,837.46
2,837.46
10,293.99
24,712.32
115,252.74
Transfer Station T.O.B.
Outstanding 7/1/96 168,229.49
Committed 1,888,842.96
Collected 1,942,244.43
Outstanding 6/30/97 114,828.02
Transfer Station T.O.O.
Outstanding 7/1/96 (770.74)
Committed 52,118.70
Collected 47,903.55
Outstanding 6/30/97 3,444.41
Municipal Liens
Collected
R.M.V. Markings
Collected
Scholarship
Collected
Departmental Rental
Committed
Collected
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
Title V Septage Loan
Committed
Collected
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/97
29,753.52
9,920.00
8,923.46
1,864.26
300.00
9,695.27
51.38
2,164.26
0.00
76,564.82
66,920.93
Interest & Fees Excise
Collected 420,008.76
Interest & Fees Real Estate & Personal Property
Collected 112,317.11
Interest & Fees Landfill
Septage, T, S
Collected
3,548.88
Interest & Fees Boat X
Collected 3,685.41
Water Rates
Outstanding 7/1/96
Commitments
Collected
Abatements
Refunds
Outstanding 6/30/97
3,526,430.81
3,479,874.26
154,032.81
2,708.86
Water Services
Outstanding 7/1/96
Commitments 124,382.39
Collected 118,080.10
Abatements 1,944.70
Refunds 376.46
Outstanding 6/30/97
142
Respectfully submitted,
Fran Wood
Town Collector
624,284.19
519,516.79
7,498.58
12,232.63
Report of the Treasurer
The first full year as treasurer has continued to
present its challenges. Three meetings were held with the
Town's Investment Committee. Other secure investments
were introduced to the committee, which would provide
a more favorable rate of interest on the Town's invest-
ments. With the tax bills mailed in a timely manner, the
Town did not have to borrow in anticipation of tax rev-
enue. The Treasurers office computers are now net-
worked, not only within the department but with the
Town's banking institutions. We look forward to contin-
ued computer enhancements in the New Year.
The Treasurer has continued to be very aggressive
in collection of tax title accounts. In addition, we have
foreclosed on seventeen properties and the remaining
uncollectible tax title accounts are in foreclosure process.
Please contact the office if you have been notified of a
tax title taking. Thank you to all who have responded and
are on a payment plan and/or paying their accounts in full.
I would like to thank the staff for their dedication
and hard work as they serve the employees and residents
in a caring manner. I appreciate the opportunity to work
for the Finance Director, Town Administrator and the Se-
lectmen of the Town, and anticipate a successful new
year. Thank you for your support.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER
FISCAL 1997
Cash Summary
Balance June 30, 1996
Revenue & Non -Revenue Cash
Receipts July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997
Revenue & Non -Revenue Cash
Total Cash Balance & Cash Receipts
Warrants Drawn July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997
Vendor Bills
Payroll
Total
Balance as of June 30, 1997
Invested Cash - June 30, 1997
Revenue
Non -Revenue
Unfunded Pension
Stabilization
Trust & Miscellaneous
Total
Total Cash and Investments June 30, 1997
143
$ 16,902,433.22
$ 60,840,203.74
$ 45,694,689.52
$ 11,591,559.87
$ 32,139.42
-0-
$ 797,368.95
$ 409,229.06
Walfred E. Lundstrom
Town Treasurer
$ 77,742,636.96
$ 57,286,249.39
$ 20,456,387.57
$ 1,238,737.43
$ 21,695,125.00
TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS
Balance as of June 30, 1997
Escrow Accounts
Aladdin Motor Inn
Baker Home Inc. Plan #2387-A
Baker Home Inc. Plan #2529-A
Baker Home Inc. Sub 2299 -C82287 -A
Baker Home Inc. Plan #2529-B
Dennisport Furniture Co. Plan #2288-B
Robert Donahue Planning Board #2635
Factory Outlets
Gull Wing Suites
Oyster Cove Sub Plan #2694-C
Dennis M. Caney
John C. Berijan
White's Path Realty Estate Trust
Town of Yarmouth Water Dept. Art. 17
Salt Works Cove Plan # 1536-B
Norton Orloff PB #2686
Owners Unknown Art. 28 ATM 86
Land Taking Art. 28 (85)
Joseph J. Souza
Tyree Organization, Ltd.
Trust Fund Accounts
Joshua Sears Playground Fund
Est Bella Matthews Perpetual Care
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Cemetery Perpetual Care Enterprise
West Yarmouth Woodside Cemetery
Perpetual Care
Woodside Cemetery Yarmouthport
Perpetual Care
Alfred V. Lincoln
Yarmouth Friends Trust
Ellen Chase Scholarship
Frederick C. Howes Educational
James Knowles Memorial Scholarship
Ellen Eldridge Ancient Cemetery
Walter Gifford Cemetery
Charles Mathew Bray
Scholarship Account
Conservation
Criminal Investigation
Stabilization
Amount
1,762.36
4,388.33
4,865.22
7,956.98
12,879.51
3,721.58
2,276.05
10,109.19
2,795.92
18,565.99
374.05
2,075.08
10,005.15
12,879.36
2,391.16
6,672.61
182.49
78,628.23
4,956.65
23,183.32
Citizens
1,762.36
4,388.33
4,865.22
7,956.98
3,721.58
2,276.05
10,109.19
2,795.92
18,565.99
374.05
2,075.08
10,005.15
2,391.16
6,672.61
78,628.23
4,956.65
23,183.32
Cape Cod
Fleet Securities Bank & Tr.
12,879.51
12,879.36
Balance as of June 30, 1997
182.49
Cape Cod
Amount Citizens Investment Securities Bank & Tr.
23,120.36 3,120.36 20,000.00
1,494.93 994.93 500.00
263,297.14 38,297.14 225,000.00
25,062.37 25,062.37
33,079.02 12,379.02 20,700.00
12,716.59 1,926.59 10,790.00
1,778.54 578.54 1,200.00
1,356.89 186.89 1,170.00
11,696.80 3,696.80 8,000.00
147,327.32 13,290.32 100,000.00
8,759.24 2,759.24 6,000.00
19,056.16 7,056.16 12,000.00
414,522.92 64,522.92 350,000.00
5,675.99 3,675.99 2,000.00
3,365.94 949.88
76,712.66 9,212.66 67,500.00
8,433.96 8,433.96
797,368.95 368.95 797,000.00
2,065,495.01 381,240.59 1,647,618.87
144
34,037.00
2,416.06
34,037.00 2,598.55
Salary/Wages Paid in 1997
Employee Date Number
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Lawton, Robert C. Jr.
Daley, Joellen
Daigneault, Judith A.
Barnes, Pamela J.
Crowell, Patricia
Baxter, Vicki A.
TOWN CLERK'S DIVISION
Barabe, George F.
Hastings, Jane E.
Lucier, Judith A.
Beggs, Alberta A.
Santos, Janice E.
03/29/78
05/10/93
12/10/79
07/28/86
06/16/97
12/30/96
04/09/91
05/14/73
12/05/88
02/06/89
05/13/96
Class Position Comments
1466 22 Town Administrator
3491 17 Assistant Town Administrator
1733 10-8 Administrative Secretary
2625 8-7 Administrative Assistant
3953 6-1 Licensing Clerk
3904 B4-1 Licensing Clerk/Buyer Resigned 05/23/97
3257 Town Clerk
520 7-12 Assistant Town Clerk
2976 5-9 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
2982 4-8 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
3569 B2-2 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S DIVISION
Milne, Susan B. 01/06/92
Jacobson, Cheryl A. 06/27/83
Strobl, Janice E. 09/12/88
Sullivan, Joyce E. 10/18/93
O'Neil, Susan M. 07/08/96
ASSESSOR'S DIVISION
Zurowick, Matthew J.
Homer, Nancy J.
O'Donnell, Carole G.
Golenski, Martha C.
Wheeler, Cheryl D.
Hatch, Jennifer W.
12/01/83
12/03/79
12/04/79
11/08/82
03/20/89
11/09/93
TOWN TREASURER'S DIVISION
Lundstrom, Walfred E. 12/04/95
Wright, Irene 10/09/84
Mason, Peggy A. 09/21/87
TOWN COLLECTOR'S DIVISION
Wood, Fran 07/14/76
Coombes, Cheryl A. 12/03/90
Cassidy, Judy 03/28/94
Raneo, Elsie A. 02/26/96
McManus, JayeAnne 07/08/96
3370 18
2189 9-11
2964 5-9
3570 5-9
3804 B2-2
2214 16
1046 4-8
1732 7-9
2093 5-9
2985 5-9
3574 8-1
3807 12
2358 7-9
2784 6-12
1273 14
3250 B6-4
3582 B3-4
3811 5-1
3885 5-1
Town Accountant/Fin. Director
Assistant Town Accountant
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
Dept. Assistant 1 - Financial
Deputy Assessor
Receptionist/Clerk
Principal Department Assistant
Dept. Assistant 11 - General
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
Appraisal Assistant
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Financial Assistant
Town Collector
Assistant Town Collector
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Hall, Bradford L. 09/15/80 1833 11-6 Conservation Administrator
Clark, Sandra A. 03/02/92 3376 6-10 Conservation Board Secretary
PLANNING DIVISION
Kellogg, David H.
Bullock, Jeanne
Sylvia, Terry N.
Bryanton, Peter L.
05/02/88 2829
04/11/84 2235
07/25/88 2946
05/15/95 3720
17 Town Planner
8-7 Administrative Assistant
11-6 Assistant Town Planner
8-10 HUD / Economic Development
Salary Overtime
88,099.66
53,970.31
33,773.45
29,078.15
12,038.62
8,153.20
14,441.34
31,989.01
24,343.70
22,444.11
18,936.18
63,429.77
33,180.95
17,962.08
23,127.50
19,828.70
54,798.19
23,434.61
27,978.25
24,415.70
24,343.70
26,318.68
39,309.09
27,928.25
27,928.25
49,476.90
28,496.30
22,692.50
21,334.59
21,334.50
37,267.04
21,116.32
5,139.44
1,644.99
571.66
168.89
107.79
84.12
202.98
1,718.26
5.82
199.19
322.73
1,371.97
456.84
387.46
296.59
199.88
186.26
186.26
2,858.28
346.81
56,906.75
28,962.15 2,419.55
37,142.04
2,802.48 133.91
BOARD OF APPEALS
LaFrance, Rhonda 05/22/81 1917 6-10 Board Secretary 26,545.66 2,257.94
145
Detail
Employee Date Number Class Position
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Jones, Tammy L. 11/12/96 3903 B4-2 Board Secretary
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
LIBRARY DIVISION
Shannon, Marcia A. 02/01/93 3459 15
Stewart, Nancy S. 01/02/68 759 8-2
Lesperance, Lynn T. 01/01/91 3253 5-4
Devir, E. Carol 09/21/92 3454 8-1
DeFulvio, Janet 05/03/93 3473 B2-5
Boyd, Kristen C. 07/01/96 3777 8-1
Gifford, Virginia M. 08/05/96 3858 8-1
Pochron, Joann M. 07/01/96 3866 5-1
McMakin, Lyn V. 07/01/96 3867 B2-1
Domenick, Renee N. 08/14/96 3896 B4-1
Chase, Melissa A. 08/25/97 3996 5-1
Massoth, Ann 12.08/97 4028 8-1
NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
von Hone, Karl W. 11/01/95
Schiller, Darlene
Wanerka, Richard D.
Foster, Doris M.
Troy, Thomas S.
Caia, Conrad P.
Bonnetti, William D.
COUNCIL ON AGING
Cross, Nancy D.
Davis, Teresa R.
Regas, Shirley N.
04/28/86
10/01/88
06/20/94
12/11/91
07/24/96
10/06/97
Comments Salary Overtime Detail
Library Director
Technical Services Librarian
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Adult Services Librarian
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Children's Librarian
Village Librarian
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Librarian Assistant/Clerk Resigned 06/13/97
Information Specialist Resigned 10/24/97
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Information Specialist/Reference
2642 15 Natural Resource Supervisor
2546 10-6 Animal Control Officer
2628 B7-5 Natural Resource Officer Resigned 06/17/97
3360 B5-4 Principal Department Assistant
3367 10-6 Natural Resource Officer
3859 10-1 Shellfish Technician/Constable
4022 10-1 Natural Resource Officer
11/01/68 766
07/01/85 1901
11/06/95 3802
RECREATION DIVISION
Sears, Linda A. 02/18/92
Armstrong, Patricia 12/01/97
Ashley, Donna T. 06/29/88
BASS RIVER AND BAYBERRY HILLS
Deay, Donald A. 10/11/94
Hewins, Ronald M. 06/08/85
Bottiggi, Stephen P. 09/19/77
Nash, Erwin R. 06/27/82
Cordeiro, Manuel M. 07/01/90
Blakeley, Donald C. 05/16/88
Wightman, Lloyd A. 08/08/88
LaPlante, Robert E. 07/07/88
Looney, William C. 07/11/88
Jonas, Scott C. 05/16/90
Hall, Edward A. 03/04/91
Cummings, Sandra L. 06/10/96
Borden, Joseph M. 11/18/96
Tosh, Robert S. 08/25/97
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Carnes, Peter L.
Beland, David J.
Damstrom, Donald A.
Ellis, Richard P.
Erickson, Bradford M.
Keefe, David W.
13 Director
4-8 Department Assistant I
4-1 Department Assistant I
3375 15 Recreation Director
2557 15 Recreation Director
2922 7-5 Principal Department Assistant
Resigned 09/12/97
GOLF COURSE DIVISION
847 16 Golf Director
799 B7-3 Golf Pro
1425 10-1 Assistant Superintendent
2049 15 Superintendent
2578 8-2 Foreman
2837 10-11 Assistant Superintendent
2919 8-2 Foreman
2944 8-2 Heavy Equipment Operator
2947 9-1 Motor Equipment Repairman
3015 4-8 Greenskeeper
3254 9-1 Motor Equipment Repairman
3869 7-1 Principal Office Assistant
3900 8-1 Heavy Equipment Operator
4016 15 Superintendent
03/20/95 3716 A-6
10/01/68 635 LT
06/05/71 638 P-6
06/28/65 640 P-6
05/06/73 641 P-6
01/21/70 646 P-6
Chief of Police
Lieutenant
Patrol
Sergeant
Patrol
Sergeant
146
Retired 03/07/97
Retired 12/20/96
21,550.80
44,705.89
27,127.51
16,113.21
26,589.91
15,943.75
19,458.15
26,052.94
21,334.55
10,078.44
22,353.26
8,517.92
1,021.50
41,991.23
34,816.40
16,922.40
25,738.76
33,765.20
31,913.84
6,864.00
39,635.74
15,040.40
11,363.94
32,688.30
2,538.65
27,136.67
47,740.99
15, 758.20
33,518.88
60,284.29
28,623.08
37,393.44
28,598.08
24,840.85
30,120.60
21,358.47
30,095.60
22,249.30
27,865.44
15,038.30
875.48
415.00
3,246.77
861.01
355.40
6,648.47
2,819.19
854.10
56.25
1,784.42
1,203.60
1,500.00
4,465.60
3,581.45
8,998.11
4,169.24
2,564.70
2,356.73
4,308.52
58.52
5,933.96
82,506.20
50,551.54 1,362.54
12,603.94 163.70
479.25
38,172.38 3,037.70
57,569.17 14,072.64
1,536.00
16,448.00
2,480.00
Employee Date Number Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
Marsh, Gerald B. 12/01/62 649 P -6A Acting Sergeant 54,425.39 13,455.10 6,112.00
Mason, Donald H. 11/12/72 650 P-6 Patrol 48,626.85 3,223.22 1,120.00
Prada, Philip G. 10/06/67 654 P-6 Sergeant 51,972.31 23,910.99 5,552.00
Runge, Lawrence G. 04/17/73 658 P-6 Patrol 48,572.90 9,364.18 5,339.00
Giammarco, Russell 04/28/77 795 P -6A Detective 47,598.44 16,720.67 9,424.00
Fitzpatrick, John J. 06/28/73 982 P-6 Patrol Resigned 08/22/97 33,422.95
Jenkins, Randolph C. 11/04/75 1043 7-9 Dispatcher 30,380.00 8,189.52
Rooney, Paul J. 07/02/76 1268 P-6 Sergeant 58,300.84 4,719.72
Coughlan, William P. 12/18/77 1325 P-6 Records Officer 48,096.85 11,458.05 13,072.00
Frederickson, Frank G. 12/01/79 1393 P-6 Sergeant/Detective 55.461.24 26,110.65 10,040.00
Almonte, Michael J. 09/26/77 1402 LT Lieutenant 59,167.06 9,662.33
Lanata, John C. 12/10/78 1515 P-6 Patrol 48,591.85 14,858.52 9,760.00
Xiarhos, Steven G. 09/04/79 1521 P-6 Sergeant 56,071.24 32,893.14 5,112.00
Hennessey, Francis L. 09/04/84 1524 P-6 Sergeant 55,874.24 9,769.71 3,744.00
Collado, Hiram 01/08/79 1589 P-6 Patrol 42,317.37 3,507.84 3,264.00
Scichilone, Raymond A. 01/08/79 1592 P-6 Patrol 48,271.85 7,424.05 9,100.00
Mclssac, Kevin P. 01/08/79 1593 P -6A Detective 48,398.45 18,583.08 12,410.00
Peterson, Charles E. 03/02/81 1673 P -6A Detective 47,711.32 24,197.00 7,088.00
Capobianco, Chris A. 09/08/86 1678 P-6 Patrol 46,736.91 10,409.37 1,920.00
Peterson, Stephen H. 12/27/79 1686 7-9 Dispatcher 30,080.00 4,774.61 522.00
McClelland, Peter B. 04/27/80 1721 P-6 Patrol 48,496.85 22,803.27 15,392.00
Warren, Walter R. Jr. 06/15/80 1806 P-6 Patrol 48,176.85 13,675.74 8,368.00
Wragg, Jill K. 02/11/91 2333 P-6 Patrol 39,695.05 3,546.74 704.00
Gomsey, John W. Jr. 04/01/85 2386 B7-4 Mechanic 32,246.40 345.48
Fogarty, Jayne L. 06/15/85 2454 7-9 Dispatcher 30,280.00 1,054.38
McEachern, Christopher 09/08/86 2449 P-6 Patrol 42,962.28 18,304.66 9,472.00
Donohue, Neal P. 09/08/87 2456 P-6 Patrol 46,581.91 15,785.27 10,704.00
Dickey, David S. 09/02/87 2586 P-6 Patrol 45,971.91 11,403.02 8,208.00
Britt, Gerard W. 09/12/88 2587 P-6 Patrol 47,899.95 20,639.95 8,928.00
White, Richard F. 05/04/87 2665 P-6 Patrol 46,121.91 9,252.86 9,408.00
Fallon, John K. 05/04/87 2676 P-6 Patrol 47,167.83 13,054.90 8,048.00
Roth, Albert C. Ill 05/04/87 2677 P-6 Patrol 46,701.91 14,960.22 13,024.00
Finstein, Sandra 05/11/87 2682 4-8 Dept. Assistant 1 - General 22,496.61 8,900.35
Niezgoda, Brian A. 03/31/96 2719 P-2 Patrol 34,558.42 8,837.52 17,488.00
Pasquarosa, Nicholas R. Jr. 09/01/87 2720 P -6A Detective 41,940.43 15,667.78 4,704.00
Gomsey, Cheryl N. 09/08/87 2783 P-6 Patrol 47,596.85 8,074.68 1,536.00
Kent, Christopher A. 11/29/93 2859 P-5 Patrol 38,160.31 15,374.69 12,704.00
Nixon, Nicole M. 06/20/88 2913 8-5 Administrative Assistant 29,978.36 2,183.51
Nixon, Colleen M. 10/03/88 2969 4-8 Dept. Assistant 1 - General 22,444.11 411.03
Sprague, Albert J. 04/15/90 3141 P-4 Patrol 33,297.34 16,704.66 11,872.00
Hennessey, Thomas W. 03/20/95 3147 P-3 Patrol 39,403.27 6,906.14 7,104.00
Bryant, Michael A. 01/23/94 3282 P-4 Patrol 41,399.01 12,372.04 8,848.00
Nickinello, Louis Jr. 03/06/95 3287 P-3 Patrol 40,411.00 5,805.16 4,752.00
Carty, Patrick 06/07/93 3475 P-5 Patrol 37,990.31 20,679.51 5,792.00
Lennon, Kevin 08/01/93 3549 P-5 Patrol 37,860.31 12,291.22 8,592.00
McKernan, Sean E. 10/03/94 3701 B5-4 Dispatcher 27,381.84 4,646.36
Home, Emily B. 08/26/96 3713 B3-2 Dept. Assistant 11 - General 20,348.37 4,379.62
Gibbons, Gordon T. 06/06/94 3716 P-1 Patrol 16,943.51 1,804.65 4,320.00
Dimitres, John E. 05/05/97 3917 P-1 Patrol 21,196.03 4,939.10 9,088.00
Naas, Olivier A. 05/05/97 3918 P-1 Patrol 21,106.03 3,104.75 6,432.00
Nuss, Eric H. 05/05/97 3919 P-1 Patrol 19,685.75 3,776.98 10,096.00
Antonovitch, Kevin L. 07/07/97 3997 P-1 Patrol 15,546.96 1,988.42 2,608.00
Donohue, Bradley J. 07/07/97 3998 P-1 Patrol 15,466.96 1,890.77 2,528.00
Tsoukalas, George Jr. 07/28/97 4006 P-1 Patrol 13,565.31 384.00
Renzi, Stephen W. 07/28/97 4007 P-1 Patrol 14,013.79 157.66
Schneeweis, David J. 07/28/97 4008 P-1 Patrol 13,565.31 63.06 736.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Brown, Dennis
Bent, Allen S.
Chandler, David H.
06/01/95 3764 Fire Chief
10/31/71 671 Captain EMT
07/01/73 673 FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT
147
61,729.06
47,319.87 9,584.65 298.40
39,657.09 1,152.06
Employee
Greene, William A. Jr.
Jenney, Robert W.
Raiskio, Peter A.
Sherman, C. Randall
Davidson, John E.
Kittila, Robert N.
Schauwecker, Daniel L.
Smith, William R.
Pareseau, Lee W.
Singleton, Mary S.
Riker, Paul R.
Watson, George E.
Kelleher, Robert F. Jr.
Caruso, Michael L.
Todd, Richard F.
Bowles, Alan T.
Guerreiro, Gerald A.
Baker, Roupen III
Armstrong, James M.
Sherman, Douglas D.
Mossey, Jerry W.
Klimm, Richard F.
Christensen, Robb C.
Falletti, Steven E.
Holmquist, Paul R.
Simonian, Philip G. III
Todd, Edward M.
Gibbs, Joseph T.
Foley, Mark
Robertson, Paul A.
Sullivan, Patrick R.
Boido, Paul F.
Antonellis, Paul J. Jr.
Jenney, Jacqueline A.
Caton, Christopher J.
Parker, David R.
Hitchcock, Kevin W.
Bombardier, Raymond W.
Talbott, Charles G.
Lundquist, Thomas W.
Ruell, Christopher
Mullen, Joseph H.
Walsh, Gerald D.
Nordberg, David 0.
Huck, Kevin J.
Omerzu, Mark J.
Sawyer, Jonathan E.
Date Number Class
04/01/69 678
03/25/68 680 SP
10/14/72 683
04/01/72 684
06/01/75 697 LT
06/01/75 711 LT
06/01/75 721 FF -5
06/01/75 723 SP
06/01/75 1055
07/01/76 1266 8-10
02/21/78 1461 FF -5
08/25/80 1497 LT
06/08/78 1500
11/11/79 1542 LT
12/12/82 1609 SP
07/01/80 1616 SP
07/01/80 1636 FF -5
07/01/80 1823 FF -5
07/27/84 1987 FF -5
06/05/87 2079 FF -5
08/06/85 2245 D-5
07/31/88 2335 SP
07/01/87 2350 FF -5
01/08/85 2380 FF -5
07/01/87 2412 FF -5
09/25/89 2433 FF -5
11/04/85 2505 FF -5
12/29/92 2551 D-5
10/03/89 2712 FF -5
07/01/87 2733 FF -5
09/09/87 2779 FF -5
01/23/88 2813 D-5
04/11/89 2818 FF -5
05/12/88 2833 7-9
09/25/89 2987 FF -5
09/25/89 3126 FF -5
09/25/89 3128 FF -5
11/04/96 3368 FF -2
05/14/92 3391 FF -5
07/22/92 3447 FF -5
08/21/93 3557 D-5
07/01/97 3564 FF -1
05/09/94 3594 PAR
01/04/95 3711 FF -4
07/01/97 3978 FF -1
07/01/97 3979 FF -1
07/01/97 3980 FF -1
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INS
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S DIVISION
White, Forrest E. 06/25/81 1953
Hassett, Richard H. 05/01/89 1410
Marshall, Bette L. 08/07/78 1544
Prada, Wilma M. 10/31/83 1992
Stone, William 03/23/82 2005
Seward, Dorothy H. 08/08/88 2954
Graham, Richard B. 11/14/94 3704
Svarczkopf, Richard W. 11/25/96 3806
lodice, Nicola 09/15/97 4020
Position
Deputy Chief EMT
Senior Private EMT
Captain EMT
Captain EMT
Lieutenant EMT
Lieutenant EMT
Fire Fighter
Senior Private Paramedic
Captain EMT
Administrative Assistant
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Lieutenant EMT
Captain EMT
Lieutenant EMT
Senior Private Paramedic
Senior Private Paramedic
Paramedic
Fire Fighter EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Dispatcher
Senior Private EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Paramedic
Paramedic
Fire Fighter EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Dispatcher/EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Fire Fighter EMT
Dispatcher/EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Principal Dept. Asst. 1 - General EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Paramedic
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Fire Fighter EMT
Dispatcher/EMT
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Paramedic
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Fire Fighter EMT
Fire Fighter EMT
Comments
PECTIONS
16 Building Inspector
10-11 Plumbing/Gas Inspector
7-9 Principal Department Assistant
4-8 Office Assistant
10-11 Assistant Building Inspector
5-9 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
10-11 Assistant Building Inspector
Wiring Inspector Resigned 06/23/97
10-2 Wiring Inspector
148
Salary
55,076.63
42,096.76
47,721.60
49,429.06
45,454.86
46,097.84
37,604.69
45,507.21
47,041.87
30,519.15
43,226.64
45,107.78
53,222.87
45,363.65
45,812.42
45,604.56
42,667.64
40,845.96
39,932.09
39,503.09
28,909.27
39,336.09
39,386.09
45,232.64
42,352.79
41,000.09
39,425.09
28,897.09
39,836.09
43,297.63
39,386.09
29,715.82
41,459.47
31,159.45
39,414.09
39,570.09
42,770.79
34,978.31
42,887.79
39,336.09
28,330.45
17,708.60
38,850.86
37,507.57
17,642.60
16,585.00
17,248.00
54,848.19
37,759.24
27,978.25
16,561.77
39,297.44
24,343.70
34,556.40
12,378.00
8,743.68
Overtime Detail
14,638.56
3,893.83
13,862.83
18,774.76
7,411.57
7,603.07 429.60
458.93
5,077.27
10,094.22
22,392.48
2,568.36
12,391.53 2,506.56
16,746.56
16,592.43
11,694.48
18,151.32
14,488.03
3,642.04
2,255.74
1,534.96
10,108.20
14,087.93 174.00
15,922.21 715.92
5,817.51
3,123.44
4,117.84
6,281.19
10,810.92 1,109.10
1,390.95
15,615.99 50.12
8,105.75
4,807.81
8,540.16
15,232.09 116.00
2,559.94 116.00
7,446.98
10,981.04
19,843.45 116.00
15,764.61
10,396.65
3,381.00
8,349.04
433.48
598.00
1,714.56
970.08
788.71
Employee
BOARD OF HEALTH
Murphy, Bruce G.
VonHone, Amy L.
Heaslip, Brian M.
Ochoa, Mary Alice
Meyer, Darren M.
Kittila, Corey E.
Peterson, Jacqueline M.
Pelley, Colleen E.
Date Number Class Position
05/21/80
02/05/90
07/01/87
10/15/90
11/21/91
09/12/97
08/18/97
09/23/97
1773 16
2711 11-6
2765 10-11
3247 B5-3
3358 B8-5
3535 10-1
4015 5-1
4021 7-2
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Allaire, George R. 03/09/92 3379
Benoit, Barbara A. 06/01/81 1928
CEMETERY DIVISION
D'Agostino, Robert A.
Sullivan, Mary C.
Hudson, Adam C.
Cavanagh, Alan E.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
deMello, Richard P.
Fernald, Robert D.
Garcia, Robert E.
Anctil, Richard A.
McGrail, Patricia A.
Smith, Timothy B.
Kuchinski, John D.
Barrow, Bruce R.
Maclnnes, Shawn G.
HIGHWAY DIVISION
Nixon, William E.
Deary, Pauline L.
Valentine, Donald M.
Ramirez, Ronald R.
LaFrance, James L.
Bitetti, Vito L.
Mero, George M.
Barry, Gregory M.
Henderson, James L.
Lagergren, James R.
Kelley, I. Richard
Malone, Bernard A.
Somers, James M.
Clarke, Michael J.
Morin, David B.
Tokarz, Robert W. Jr.
Noyes, Martin C. Jr.
PARK DIVISION
Whitten, Philip L.
Myland, Christopher T.
Nash, Lillian V.
Luning, Raymond J.
Horgan, William J.
Love, David B.
Egan, Thomas E.
Carlson, David E.
Albee, Brian J.
10/31/88 2972
06/25/79 1664
10/15/88 2970
12/14/87 2801
Comments Salary Overtime Detail
Health Agent
Assistant Health Agent
Assistant Health Agent/Housing
Principal Department Assistant
Asst. Health Agent/Haz. Waste Resigned 08/01/97
Hazardous Waste Inspector
Dept. Assistant 11
Health Inspector
20 DPW Director
8-10 Administrative Assistant
10-6 Working Foreman
7-9 Principal Department Assistant
6-8 Building & Grounds Craftsman
6-8 Building & Grounds Craftsman
05/18/81 1912 18
11/19/79 1729 9-4
12/10/79 1736 14-5
06/08/87 2703 13-5
11/21/88 2778 7-9
09/19/88 2967 11-6
09/18/89 3124 B10-5
12/11/95 3808 B6-3
03/17/97 3907 10-1
06/15/61 750 16
05/19/75 797 7-9
07/09/79 1581 9-4
05/01/83 1974 8-4
04/15/85 1998 6-7
07/09/84 2011 4-9
12/15/86 2650 6-7
04/15/88 2827 H4-3
11/07/88 2975 11-2
09/14/89 2981 6-7
11/01/93 3378 10-2
12/20/93 3461 6-7
11/28/94 3705 6-7
12/27/94 3710 8-4
11/06/95 3801 9-1
07/28/97 4009 8-1
10/08/97 4025 8-1
10/31/79 1726 16
05/10/76 1212 11-6
05/19/80 1772 7-9
02/08/88 2810 6-8
09/09/91 3355 C5-4
10/21/91 3357 C5-5
11/08/93 3573 6-8
05/20/97 3916 6-2
12/01/97 4027 6-2
Town Engineer
Engineering Aide II
Town Surveyor
Civil Engineer
Principal Department Assistant
Engineering Aide 111
Civil Engineer
CAD/GIS Technician
Civil Engineer
60,284.29
37,142.05
37,834.24
25,037.86 42.50
23,537.82 1,014.08
9,647.30
7,500.44
6,620.16
70,604.41
30,469.15
192.57
33,954.52 3,676.97
27,978.25
27,354.52 77.36
27,429.52 292.50
66,264.56
31,606.48
44,896.80 96.07
41,949.28 9,538.11
27,853.25
37,142.04 13.16
Resigned 01/31/97 4,599.69
27,760.56
26,565.81 213.69
Highway Superintendent
Principal Department Assistant
Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Sign Maker/Heavy Truck Driver
Heavy Truck Driver
Laborer/Light Truck Driver
Heavy Truck Driver
Sign Maker/Heavy Truck Driver Resigned 03/28/97
Assistant Highway Superintendent
Heavy Truck Driver
Highway Foreman/Grader Operator
Heavy Truck Driver
Heavy Truck Driver
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Director of Parks/Cemeteries
Assistant Director
Principal Department Assistant
Building & Grounds Craftsman
Building & Grounds Craftsman Resigned 09/07/97
Building & Grounds Craftsman Resigned 03/28/97
Building & Grounds Craftsman
Building & Grounds Craftsman
Building & Grounds Craftsman
149
56,579.59
28,153.25 2,242.91
31,594.16 2,567.42
29,560.88 2,637.34
27,036.00 4,693.73
24,338.00 1,749.43
27,036.00 2,289.84
8,883.20 1,643.05
35,029.52 4,785.24
26,986.00 2,350.83
32,515.92 4,439.53
26,736.00 2,229.85
26,736.00 2,482.26
27,503.46 2,965.95
27,646.83 2,354.22
11,440.80 245.16
5,529.72 326.88
60,284.29
37,317.04 1,858.88
27,978.25
27,354.52
16,706.00 562.83
7,150.16 665.51
25,918.00 616.41
14,909.60 452.79
1,449.60
Employee
SANITATION DIVISION
Homer, Peter G.
Brady, John F. Jr.
Conklin, Donald D. Jr.
Morrison, Joan E.
Hayward, Douglas S.
Logan, Stacy R.
Santos, David Allen
Daley, James J.
STRUCTURES
Butkowsky, Thomas F.
TRANSFER STATION
Angell, Robert B.
Luebke, Daniel W.
Luebke, Michelle S.
Gonsalves, Frank Jr.
WATER DIVISION
Crowley, Richard A.
Scott, John H.
Flanagan, Fredric L.
Santos, Vernon L.
Rooney, Thomas J.
Jason, Jacqueline A.
Kromberg, Jeffrey A.
Paulin, Debbie
Tubbs, Mark R.
Simonds, John R.
Cassell, Kathleen A.
Street, Terry D.
Wright, Richard R.
Corp, William L. Jr.
Dorr, Gayle B.
Pina, Charles S.
Figo, Rafael
Robinson, William F.
Walker, Richard A.
Soderberg, Jon E.
Kretschmer, William A.
Menard, Randy M.
Savio, Joseph A.
Mills, Danny
Date Number Class Position
Comments Salary Overtime Detail
07/01/74 1001 16 Superintendent Sanitation Dept.
07/01/74 1002 Compactor Operator Retired 10/10/97
07/08/91 2130 8-4 Heavy Equipment Operator
07/08/91 2639 5-1 Computerized Scale Operator
08/10/87 2775 10-1 Working Foreman
05/17/90 3161 4-1 Gate Attendant/Recycler/Scale
01/31/94 3340 7-3 Roll -off Truck Driver/Equipment
04/26/95 3583 4-1 Gate Attendant/Recycler/Scale
03/09/92 3380 7-12 Building/Maintenance Specialist
05/20/91 3271
05/21/84 2094
09/14/84 2348
06/10/91 3292
14 Transfer Station Superintendent
10-2 Working Foreman
7-1 Principal Department Assistant
8-4 Heavy Equipment Operator
11/04/72 781 17 Superintendent
08/21/78 1161 9-2 Serviceman Ill
05/17/76 1209 C7-5 Serviceman Ill
08/17/81 1970 10-11 Field Supervisor
07/27/93 2109 6-8 Serviceman II
06/04/84 2274 5-9 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
05/14/85 2337 8-5 Serviceman Ill
01/22/86 2521 5-9 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
03/03/86 2528 9-2 Serviceman Ill
07/20/87 2756 8-5 Serviceman Ill
07/13/92 2800 7-9 Principal Department Assistant
07/17/89 2978 C7-5 Serviceman Ill Resigned 01/05/97
09/05/89 3122 C5-3 Serviceman II
11/20/89 3133 6-8 Serviceman II
07/20/90 3227 509 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
06/01/93 3503 6-8 Serviceman II
09/27/93 3568 B8-4 Production Supervisor
02/23/94 3578 9-1 Serviceman Ill
12/21/94 3706 C7-2 Serviceman Ill
12/27/94 3707 C5-4 Serviceman II
01/03/95 3708 C5-3 Serviceman II
11/12/96 3901 6-1 Serviceman II
04/15/97 3912 6-1 Serviceman II
05/05/97 3920 11-1 Assistant Superintendent
54,898.19
26,184.32 3,163.92
29,504.72 10,301.95
24,211.78 4,437.13
27,645.85 4,823.44
15,621.08 2,033.34
26,977.16 9,783.19
21,311.20 1,120.97
31,804.80 2,459.22
45,994.36
32,815.91 9,028.43
26,282.11 3,812.83
29,504.50 10,415.43
65,046.82
30,726.16 606.44
Retired 04/19/97 9,656.64 21.32
37,884.24 821.81
26,298.80 1,575.26
24,418.70 4,453.71
29,998.24 7,007.69
24,418.70 5,111.49
30,676.16 7,420.96
29,060.48 6,878.57
27,853.25 1,216.02
740.25 84.60
23,968.84 7,883.58
27,354.52 2,265.04
24,343.70 6,098.49
27,129.52 718.13
Deceased 06/08/97 16,327.63 1,872.83
28,970.48 2,072.17
25,153.76 7,152.14
24,195.12 7,914.31
12,406.78 3,639.67
22,812.05 6,650.29
15,446.52 1,004.87
21,617.09 124.03
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MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
Report of the
Building Department
Building permits for single family homes construc-
tion increased by twenty-five (25) compared to 1996.
Multi -family homes increased by two (2) while last year
they decreased by one (1). Commercial permits are down
by twenty-one (21) and additions/alerations, etc., are
down by one hundred forty-six (146). Overall, the total
number of Building Permits for 1996 were 966 and 1997
827.
This Department employs three full-time Building
Inspectors, one also covers Weights & Measures for
Yarmouth and Dennis and the Sign Code. One full-time
Plumbing & Gas Inspector and one full-time Wiring In-
spector. The Department covers the inspection of Plumb-
ing & Gas, Electrical, Buildings, Signs, Weights & Mea-
sures, Schools, Commercial Occupancies, Restaurants,
Wood & Coal Stoves, Residential Occupancies, Liquor
Licenses, Nursing Homes, Amusement Devices, Class
One & Two Auto Licenses, Old King's Highway Historical
District Regulations. Also, the Zoning By -Law, Flood Plain
Regulations, Energy Code, Board of Appeals Decisions,
Inspection of Night Clubs and other public places, Carni-
vals, Circuses, and several Town Code By -Laws.
The following is a comparison between 1997 and
1996 showing the increase and decrease in the number
of various permits and the increased value to the Town.
Type
Dwellings
Multi -Family
Commercial
Additions/Alterations
TOTAL
# Permits # Permits
1997 1996
79 53
14 12
133 154
601 747
827 966
Construction Cost 1997
Construction Cost 1996
Increase
Decrease
+25
+2
-21
-146
-139
33,057,399.00
19,419,018.00
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The following are the number of permits issued and
fees collected:
Building Permits
Wiring Permits
Plumbing Permits
Gas Permits
Certificates of Inspections
Occupancy Permits
Sign Permits
Annual Sign Permits
Use & Occupancy Business
Call Back Inspections
Sealer Weights & Measures
Days Worked in Dennis for fees
TOTAL
TOTAL
827 132,072.00
963 34,775.00
580 19,035.00
795 17,660.00
260 16,136.00
149 3,725.00
183 3,900.00
637 6,370.00
64 2,385.00
118 2,459.00
497 5,316.00
32.5 days 4,784.00
1997 248,617.00
1996 226,380.83
Building Inspections
Inspections in addition to Building Inspections
Unsafe structures
Fires
Certificates of Inspections
Liquor Licenses Inspections
Sign Inspections
Carnival (Carnival Rides by DPS Regulations) Rides
Weights & Measures
Use & Occupancy
Call Back Inspections
Stop Work Orders To Make Corrections (Verbal)
by Building Inspectors
Complaints
Building
Zoning
Boats & Recreation warning
Vehicle
Historic
Court Appearances
Sign Code
Junk
Weights & Measures
Electrical
Plumbing & Gas
Stop Work Orders Issued
Unsafe Building Demolish Ordered
Citations
2,682
21
13
260
6
1,390
28
879
82
213
41
92
52
101
20
1
24
40
14
5
35
32
14
8
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Report of the
Board of Health
The year 1997 again witnessed the continuation of
many Board of Health programs designed for protection
of the environment and public health, in addition to imple-
menting several new programs.
The new State Title V Septic Regulations took ef-
fect March 31,1995 and continues to inundate the divi-
sion office with inquiries, requests for permits and final
septic inspections. The new Title V Regulations also re-
quire the division office to review and comment on septic
system evaluation reports on every Real Estate sales
transaction.
The Health Division Office continued to oversee two
grants during 1997. The first grant was from the State
Department of Public Health for the department to dis-
cuss tobacco control and smoking in public places in-
doors. The second grant was assistance to moderate
income families for pumping their septic systems.
Other ongoing programs include inspections con-
ducted by the Health Division Office staff of restaurants,
retail food stores, motels, cabins, camps, public and semi-
public swimming pools and whirlpools, and rental hous-
ing units, along with responding to various complaints
received by the department involving trash, overflowing
sewage, rodents, and housing complaints of overcrowd-
ing, 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, groundwater protec-
tion, etc. The Board of Health continued implementation
of the town's Water Resources Protection Study (I.E.P.-
1988) recommendations through inspections and admin-
istration of the Underground Gasoline Storage Tank Regu-
lation, Hazardous Waste Regulation, Subsurface Sewage
Regulations, and the Nitrate -Nitrogen Loading Regula-
tions. The department offered public assistance, as re-
lated to septic system maintenance and location, along
with requiring developers of large scale projects to sub-
mit Environmental Impact Reports to ensure protection
to the town's public water supply wells.
The Board of Health continues to monitor the first
approvals in the State, from the Department of Environ-
mental Protection, to allow an alternative septic technol-
ogy installation. A Bioclere Self -Contained Waste Water
Treatment Plant that provides additional treatment was
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installed at a residential location on Mercury Drive and at
the Super Stop & Shop. The new veterinarian on Ansel
Hallet Road, along with 15 private residents, also have
Bioclere septic systems. The alternate technology
Biocleres or F.A.S.T. Systems are required to protect the
drinking water supply from nitrates on lots of inadequate
zoning size.
PREVENTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS
Additional ongoing Board of Health preventive health
programs included monitoring the eleven Human Service
agencies, with a total budget of $78,364.00, that provide
various community health services to the townspeople.
Those Human Services are as follows:
Nauset, Inc.
Legal Services, Inc.
Head Start Program
Independence House
Sight Loss Services, Inc.
Visiting Nurse Association
Cape Cod Human Services, Inc.
Info-Line/Connections/United Way
Cape Cod Consumer Assistance Council
Cape A.I.D.S. Resource Exchange & Services
Cape Cod Council on Alcoholism & Drug
Dependence
All of the Human Services provided a greater share
of services than monies appropriated. The difference in
appropriation was made up by free care through agency
fund raising or through State or Federal grants. All agen-
cies are requesting an increase in appropriations to main-
tain the services provided to Yarmouth residents. The
following is a brief description of each of the eleven Hu-
man Service agencies, along with the Town of Yarmouth
statistics:
1. Legal Services, Inc.
This agency administers the Elder Law Project,
which provides free civil legal representation to
Yarmouth residents over the age of sixty, in the ar-
eas of landlord -tenant relations, elderly housing,
utilities, nursing home quality of care, health care,
government benefits, disability, and some wills. The
agency also provides civil legal representation to
low income individuals and families.
Three hundred seven (307) cases were completed
for Yarmouth residents, who received 830 hours of
legal work. Yarmouth families experienced legal
problems in the following areas:
Housing
Consumer
Family Law
98
34
83
Employment
Miscellaneous
Health Problems
Advice and Counsel
Income Maintenance
The town appropriation was $1,800.
1
13
13
128
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2. Nauset, Inc.
This agency provides vocational rehabilitation to
handicapped citizens. Vocational services have as
a goal, after assessment and skill training, place-
ment in a setting which optimizes an individual's level
of functioning.
Fifteen (15) Yarmouth clients are receiving services.
Total cost of additional free services provided to the
Town of Yarmouth was $13,315.
The town appropriation was $10,280 for 2 clients.
3. Info-Line/Connections/United Way
This agency acts as a central resource for total in-
formation and referral to human services on Cape
Cod. The Council publishes a Directory of Human
Services on Cape Cod and the Islands, called "Con-
nections." Approximately 2,000 copies of TEEN
YELLOW PAGES were distributed to Yarmouth stu-
dents entering Mattacheese Middle School or to new
students entering the high school.
One hundred thirty-two (132) phone calls, represent-
ing 155 different needs, were logged from Yarmouth
residents, expressing concern for food, clothing, fuel
and utilities.
The town appropriation was $500.
4. Head Start
The Head Start Program was launched in 1965 as
part of the War on Poverty by President Johnson. It
emphasizes parental involvement and comprehen-
sive services to preschool children (ages 3-5) and
their families. The services include health and den-
tal screenings, immunizations, early detection of
physical and mental disabilities, motivational devel-
opment, nutrition and general preparation of chil-
dren for entry into public education. Studies have
shown that the children having experienced Head
Start show lasting gains in school performance.
The Cape Cod Child Development Program, in ad-
dition to the federally funded Head Start Program,
furnishes day care services to working parents.
These children and their families are served in a
variety of day care models including Family Day
Care, Preschool Day Care and After School Day Care.
The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides
services to children from birth to three (3) years of
age who are physically handicapped, mentally re-
tarded, brain damaged or seem delayed in their
development. Services are also furnished to the
families of children in weekly home visits.
Yarmouth Head Start class rooms - 34 children.
(Class room located in Yarmouthport.)
Yarmouth Home Base - 10 Children.
Total cost of services provided to Town of Yarmouth
was $251,108.
The town appropriation was $4,793.
5. Cape Cod Consumer Assistance Council
The Cape Cod Consumer Assistance Council was
established in 1972 as a private, non-profit agency
dedicated to resolving disputes between merchants
and trades people, along with responding to re-
quests for information by consumers and business
persons. There are twenty volunteers who donate
their services to the agency, in handling phone calls
and complaints.
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There was a total of 427 inquiries of servicing with
92 cases opened on consumers/residents and 66
cases opened regarding business. These hours in-
clude inquiries from consumers, formal complaints
filed and merchant respondents.
The town appropriation was $1,000.
6. Cape Cod Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence, Inc.
The Agency and objectives are to provide informa-
tion, evaluation, motivational counseling and coor-
dination of services for problem drinkers and sub-
stance abusers and families, with emphasis on ser-
vices to the indigent and those who lack proper in-
surance for these services. The Council maintains a
twenty-four hour answering service. The Council is
involved in preventative alcohol and substance
abuse education in the community and schools.
a.) 19 Yarmouth clients, 112 units. A unit of service
is defined as one hour of contact with clients or
family members to evaluate situations and mo-
tivate, where necessary, to proper treatment
resources.
b.) School Activity Requests, Tender Loving Care
(T.L.C.).
22 Prevention and Education Training and
Material
c.) Elderly outreach units.
21 Home visits
61 Telephone calls
1 Outreach visits to Council on Aging
Total cost of services provided to the Town
Yarmouth was $14,225.
The town appropriation was $5,249.
9. Visiting Nurse Association of Central Cape Cod
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 75 years.
Comprised of nurses, home health aides, therapists
and social workers, the skilled V.N.A. staff works
of closely with the Health Division Office to provide
the highest quality and most advanced home care
available today. The V.N.A. provided home assis-
tance to 146 residents.
7. Sight Loss Services, Inc.
Sight Loss Services is the only Cape agency pro-
viding support and information services to the newly
blind, the visually impaired, and people with pro-
gressive eye disease. Yarmouth statistics are as fol-
lows:
591 individuals - Education and awareness
138 individuals - Self help support groups
375 individuals - Information and referral
77 individuals - Adaptive aids (special aids)
465 individuals - Outreach (Buddy telephone, and
home independence)
Total cost of services provided to the Town of
Yarmouth was $8,646.
The town appropriation was $1,600.
8. Independence House
Independence House, established in 1979, is the
Cape's only resource center for battered women,
their children, and rape and sexual assault survi-
vors. A program of services is provided to women
who have been threatened with or have experienced
physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Yarmouth ex-
pected statistics are as follows:
998 Calls
98 Rape/sexual assault
135 Children's program
1,166 Unit hours of Service
128 Clients for emergency shelter
368 Court, welfare, and housing advocacy vic-
tims
1,630 Education and outreach - residents and stu-
dents
Total cost of services provided to the Town of
Yarmouth was $70,730.
The town appropriation was $7,441.
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On-going programs under the Board of Health in-
clude: health counseling/screening sessions, such
as diabetic, hearing and cholesterol; flu and pneu-
monia clinics; maternal/child care visits and adult
home health assessments; also monthly immuniza-
tions for preschool children are held at the V.N.A.
office. Health promotional programs included: moth-
ers groups to provide help, information and encour-
agement to first time mothers; and Breathing Work-
shops designed to provide information and assis-
tance to people suffering for diseases of the respi-
ratory system.
The services provided by the V.N.A. are as follows:
Office Visits
Lead Screening
Physical Therapy
Special Programs
Medical Social Work
Office Immunizations
Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Therapy
Hours for Mothers Groups
Hours for Breathing Workshop
Visits for Maternal/Child Health
Children for Preschool Immunization
Hours for Health Counseling/Screening
Hours for Seaside Festival Health Fair
Hours for Flu Clinic and Prefilled Syringes
The bimonthly blood pressure and diabetic screen-
ing clinics at town hall were attended by 525 people.
The town appropriation was $20,341.
10. Cape Cod Human Services, Inc.
The purpose of the agency is to promote, strengthen,
and conserve wholesome family life by making avail-
able to individuals, couples, and families the ser-
vices of trained social workers, clinical psycholo-
gists, psychiatrists, and mental health personnel; to
provide professional, confidential individual, family,
couple, and group counseling, such as: case work,
group work, crisis intervention, residential treatment,
day programming, consultation and education; to
facilitate consumers effective identification and so-
lution of problems arising between themselves and
their environment; to promote sound mental health,
improved care and treatment of the mentally ill.
Yarmouth statistics are as follows:
DAE/PHOENIX
General Counseling
Home Based Services
Options for Employment
Psychiatric Day Treatment
Visions Teen Mothers Home
Substance Abuse Counseling
Total cost of additional free service
Town of Yarmouth was $19,185.
161 people
252 people
21 people
18 people
4 people
2 person
196 people
provided to the
The town appropriation was $24,196.
11. Cape A.I.D.S. Resource Exchange & Services
(CARES)
The purpose of this agency is to provide optimal
HIV services to all residents of the town. Services
that are provided are support to group members,
provide HIV educational outreach work with the
Board of Health in developing AIDS in the work place
policies. CARES serviced 36 consumers from
Yarmouth.
The town appropriation was $1,164.
HEALTH FAIRS AND CLINICS
The Board of Health offers monthly health preven-
tive programs, such as Preschool Immunizations, Diabetic
Screenings, Nutritional and Adult Health Counseling Clin-
ics, New Mothers Group, Breathing Workshop, along with
Blood Pressure and Hearing Tests on a bimonthly basis
at Town Hall. Additional or expanded services are con-
tinually under review by the Board. Again planned for the
upcoming year are the annual Flu Clinics (1,910 people),
multiple educational programs, Skin Saver, Breast Mam-
mography, Cholesterol Screening and Glaucoma Clinics.
The Health Division Office staff, in conjunction with
the Red Cross, held one Heimlich Anti -Choking Clinic for
food service personnel.
The Health Division Office also held two series of
pool safety certification courses consisting of 6-8 classes,
for motel personnel, which included C.P.R., Standard First
Aid, and Basic Water Safety.
RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM
Amy Von Hone, Assistant Health Agent, coordinated
the Rabies Control Program.
Rabies is a disease caused by a virus which attacks
the central nervous system and the brain. This disease
can infect all warm-blooded animals including humans.
Wildlife that most commonly carry the disease are rac-
coons, skunks, foxes, and bats. However, the disease
can be transmitted to pets including cats and dogs, and
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 sa-
liva.
Massachusetts has been infected by the Mid -At-
lantic strain of raccoon rabies since September, 1992.
To date, no new cities or towns have tested positive for
rabies since May 1996. A total of 3,128 animals have been
tested throughout Massachusetts this year, with 282 ani-
mals testing positive for rabies. Yarmouth, over the course
of 1997, has tested a total of 9 animals, none of which
have been positive for rabies.
1997 Tallies: 9 Animals Total:
Raccoons 1
Dogs 2
Bats 2
Cats 4
Skunks 0
To aid in the prevention of rabies crossing the Cape
Cod Canal and infecting the surrounding Cape towns,
the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in con-
junction with Tufts University School of Veterinary Medi-
cine has initiated a pilot project to create a "vaccine bar-
rier" to control the spread of rabies in the raccoon popu-
lation. Bait containing oral raccoon rabies vaccine has
been periodically distributed along both sides of the Cape
Cod Canal since the Fall, 1993. The area of distribution is
approximately 80 square miles that stretches five miles
south and three miles north of the canal. To date, the
"vaccine barrier" has proven successful, keeping the ra-
bies epidemic at bay. However, the threat of an infected
animal being transported across the barrier by way of a
garbage truck or other means of transportation still ex-
ists so that precautionary measures must still be taken to
protect both humans and pets.
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The Health Division Office continues to work very
closely with the Division of Natural Resources and Ani-
mal Control in coordinating the capture and testing of all
suspect animals as outlined in the Town Policy devel-
oped by the Health Division in response to the rabies
epidemic. The Health Division Office currently coordinates
testing of all suspect animals which is performed by the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in addition
to relaying pertinent information and data to all affected
parties of the rabies incident. The Health Division Office
continues to be available for town personnel training, and
has numerous informational pamphlets and brochures
available to the public.
As always, the Health Division emphasizes the im-
portance 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 in-
fected wildlife and humans, pets must be properly re-
strained and identified. Humans should avoid contact with
all stray animals and wildlife and should notify the Health
Division Office or Division of Natural Resources immedi-
ately in the event of a potential rabid exposure (human or
pet) or the sighting of a strangely acting animal.
TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM
In 1993, the Board of Health formed an Ad-hoc To-
bacco Control Sub -Committee comprised of several con-
cerned citizens and local restaurant owners. This com-
mittee met to discuss the current State and local regula-
tions on tobacco control and the dangers of second-hand
smoke, primarily in restaurants and other public estab-
lishments. In 1994, Yarmouth became one of seventeen
Cape towns participating in the Regional Tobacco Con-
trol 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, the Board approved regulations
that prohibit smoking in indoor public places, such as
retail stores, office buildings; ban cigarette vending ma-
chines to prevent under age access; and require a license
to sell tobacco products. There are 42 establishments
that sell tobacco products. The division worked with the
Police Department DARE Officers, Kevin Mcisaac and
Cheryl Gomsey in conducting four compliance checks.
Twenty-seven establishments were issued warnings and
4 establishments were fined for the sale of tobacco to
minors. The issue of smoking in restaurants will be fur-
ther discussed in 1998.
LONG POND STUDY PROGRAM
The State has funded a grant for the Water Quality
Diagnostic/Feasibility Study of Long Pond. The first phase
of the study (Diagnostic) encompassed 18 months. The
conclusions were presented at a public meeting by the
consultant firm of Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. Despite problems,
the conclusions indicated that, if the recommendations
presented are carried out, the water quality will be im-
proved and preserved to make the pond a healthy and
viable resource for the town. Some of the recommenda-
tions are as follows: outlet structure modification, local-
ized dredging of lily pads and aquatic plants, restructure
or installation of catch basins so that road run off flows
will not be directly discharged into the pond, inlet modifi-
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cation, septic tank phosphorus reduction, and a public
education program. The division completed the process
of implementing the Phase II of the State Grant. In 1997
ten drainage systems were constructed on the south side
of the pond roadways. The remaining drainage construc-
tion will be undertaken as funds become available.
Amy Von Hone, Assistant Health Agent, also par-
ticipated with the Storm Water Runoff Committee in plan-
ning and implementing improvements to road water run-
off in other areas of town.
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 imple-
mentation of this program includes: septic system main-
tenance pamphlets, consultations, written and audio-vi-
sual materials, along with sewage system location cards
and pumping histories that are provided by the Health
Division staff to assist homeowners in locating their sep-
tic system for routine maintenance pumping. As required
by State law, the Health Division Office reviews all Build-
ing Permits to determine the adequacy of the septic sys-
tem 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 assis-
tance for the construction of the new septage treatment
facility, the Board of Health was required to adopt a sep-
tic system inspection and maintenance regulation, to pro-
tect the public health and our vital sole -source water sup-
ply.
The services of Weston & Sampson Consultants
were obtained to work under the Director of Health to
implement the Inspection and Maintenance Program for
the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis. The Town of Yarmouth
statistics are as follows:
Total # Inspections
Acceptable
Pump Recommended >20%
Liquid Level Over Pipes
Pump Required > 33%
Install Tee
Raise Cover
Other
Cover Not Exposed
1st Notification Letters
2nd Notification Letters
3rd Notification Letters
Total # Letters Sent
Extensions Granted
294
251
22
9
1
0
2
0
7
1,324
936
541
2,801
361
In order to ensure that a septic system continues
proper operation, it is necessary from time to time to re-
move the accumulated solids and sludge from the bot-
tom of the septic tank or cesspool. It is particularly im-
portant to keep the solids from being carried over into
and clogging the leaching system. The rate of accumula-
tion 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 gar-
bage grinder used - not recommended), so the time in-
terval between pumpings will vary for each home. There-
fore, the regulation will require that all systems be pumped
every four years or have a NO FEE inspection by town
agents to determine if a septic pumpout is needed.
THE SEPTIC PUMPING GRANT PROGRAM
The Yarmouth Board of Health was required to adopt
regulations requiring the pumping of septic tanks once
every four years with certain waiver provisions. This re-
quirement was a result of an E.P.A./Massachusetts De-
partment of Environmental Protection grant of monies to
the town for construction of the Septage Treatment Plant.
The grant encourages assistance to low and moderate
income residents in complying with the regulation.
The statistics for grant awards are as follows:
Low Income
Moderate Income
Denied
Septic Installation
PRIVATE TREATMENT PLANTS
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3
1
1
The Board of Health and the Health Division, in con-
junction with the Board's consultant, Wright -Pierce Engi-
neers, 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. Several meetings
with D.E.P. were held for review of the treatment plant's
groundwater discharge permits along with hydrological
and environmental reports.
There are presently operating within the town the
following private treatment plants:
1. Buck Island
Condominium
2. Cove Motel
94 Living Units: 50,000 GPD
on 32 acres, 1978
Route 28 - 229 Time Shar-
ing Units, 194 Seat Restau-
rant, and Health Facility:
39,900 GPD on 23.6 acres,
1986
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3. King's Way
Route 6A - Total project will
include 750 Living Units (in
cluding 235 "Senior Living
Units"), 300 Seat Restau-
rant, General Store, Post
Office, Pool Club House,
Golf Club House, Health Fa-
cility, and 18 Hole Golf
Course: 165,000 GPD on
200 acres, 1988
4. Mayflower Place Buck Island Road - A con
gregate care retirement
community consisting of
102 Congregate Living
Units, and a 66 Bed 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 com-
prised of 188 Living Units,
and a 90 Seat Dining Hall:
24,000 GPD on 45 acres,1989
HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITIES
Corey Kittila is the town's Hazardous Waste Inspec-
tor. Corey's duties include administering the Board of
Health regulation, "Handling & Storage of Toxic or Haz-
ardous Materials," to approximately 185 businesses within
the town, to ensure all businesses are handling and stor-
ing hazardous or toxic materials properly, for the protec-
tion 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 mate-
rials or generating hazardous waste in the Town of
Yarmouth.
Hazardous Waste Activities
Board of Health Hearings
Businesses Contacted
Businesses Inspected
21 E Site Research
Licenses Issued
Letters Issued
Field Visits
Hazardous Materials Complaints
Radon
Asbestos
Fuel Tanks
Oil Spills
Toxic Chemicals
Medical Waste
Miscellaneous
8
312
286
25
164
478
471
0
1
7
5
3
3
9
Follow ups
D.E.P. Confirmed Hazardous Sites
Air Stripping Towers
Field Visits
Follow ups
Miscellaneous
Administrative
Site Plan Review Meetings
Committee Meetings
Meetings Away
Overtime Hours
Building Use/Occupancy/Commercial Reviews
Board of Appeals Reviews
Miscellaneous
Mileage
Fees Collected
103
9
5
20
21
30
21
1
16
13.5
4
12
360
3,716
$23,675
Residential Underground Storage Tanks Removed
6 (2,550 gallons)
Commercial Underground Storage Tanks Removed
9 (4,875 gallons)
Underground Storage Tanks Plans Reviewed
8
Corey also oversees the Annual Collection of House-
hold Hazardous Materials, which in 1997 saw 453 house-
holds participate. The licensed hazardous waste firm of
CARE Environmental collected 64 drums containing 3,575
gallons of paints, thinners, pesticides, and miscellaneous
chemicals that were removed off -Cape to a licensed haz-
ardous waste facility. The 1998 Collection is planned for
the last Saturday, June 27th.
Corey is also responsible for monitoring those sites
listed as Confirmed Hazardous Waste Sites by the De-
partment of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.). The year
1997 saw twenty-one (21) sites in the Town of Yarmouth
listed as Confirmed Hazardous Waste Sites by the D.E.P.
Three (3) sites were listed as Locations to be Investigated,
two (2) other sites were listed as Remedial Sites, and zero
(0) sites were wavered. Mr. Kittila's duties also include
monitoring the clean-up actions of these sites. In five
cases these clean-up actions included the use of soil
vapor extraction systems, which involved the use of air
stripping towers. Other clean-up methods involved the
removal of contaminated soils and the installation of
ground water monitoring wells.
The Health Division Office is also participating with
the County Health Department in offering radon sampling
kits at Town Hall at a discount rate. The results from homes
sampled all showed the radon levels to be below the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency standard of 4 picocuries
per liter of air.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Health Division continues to add and maintain
many of its administrative functions for monitoring the
public health and environment on the Health Division
computer, with 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, hous-
ing rentals, dog bite reports, food service, swimming
pools, well water analysis, along with pond, river, and
coastal water analysis.
As in prior years, 1997 saw the Health Inspectors
continue to work toward a more harmonious environment
and public health standards through their attendance of,
and their involvement in, meetings, seminars, confer-
ences, sponsored by the State Department of Public
Health, the Massachusetts Environmental Health Asso-
ciation, 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 Gover-
nors Dukakis and Weld continues, for the eleventh year, on
the State Board of Registration for Certified Health Officers.
The Board of Health held twenty-four (24) meetings
during 1997. A total of 112 Hearings or variance requests
were brought before the Board as follows:
a. 7 Variance requests from Town or State Sewage
Regulations for septic system repair;
b. 15 Variance requests from Town or State Sew-
age Regulations for construction of a new septic system
for new homes or businesses;
c. 2 Housing violation hearings;
d. 5 Massage License requests;
e. 11 Meetings with the Human Service Agencies;
f. 27 Tobacco Control hearings, Retail establish-
ments sale to minors;
g. 4 hearings on the Underground Tank Regulation;
h. 40 Miscellaneous hearings;
i. 5 Illegal stump dump hearings;
j. 5 Coachlight Village cabins hearings.
The Board of Health and Health Division would like
to thank Board members Barrie Cliff and Dr. Robert Tilley
who each stepped down after ten years of dedicated
service in protecting the public and the environmental
health of the community.
Thanks also go out to all the staff, Brian Heaslip,
Amy von Hone, Corey Kittila, Colleen Pelley, Mary Alice
Florio, Jacqueline Peterson, and Tammy Jones. Thanks
also to Summer Interns, Lynne Strobl, Erin Sullivan and
John Sweklo. Special thank-yous and congratulations go
to past Health Division employees Peter Bryanton, who
became the town's Economic Development Coordinator,
and Sandra Cummings, who became the Principal Office
Assistant for the Golf Division, and Darren Meyer who
took a position with an environmental firm.
Licenses/Permits Fee
Issued
Percolation/Deep Tests $ 50
Cabins/Inns/Lodges $ 50
Motels $ 50
Food Service:
0-100 Seats $ 75
Over 100 Seats $150
Non -Profit Organizations $ 25
Common Victualler $ 50
Continental Breakfast $ 30
Catering/Temporary Food $10/event
Retail Stores:
Less than 50 sq.ft. $ 45
Less than 25,000 sq.ft. $ 75
More than 25,000 sq.ft. $ 200
Wholesale $ 75
Frozen Dessert $ 35
Mobile Food Vendors $ 50/truck
Ice Cream Trucks $ 35/truck
Sewage Collectors $ 50
Septic System
Evaluation Requests $ 10
Refuse Collectors $ 75
Board of Health Hearing Fees $ 50
(Only when abutters notification is required)
Funeral Directors $ 25
Poultry $ 25
Stables $ 25/$ 5 each add'I horse
Swine $ 25
Massage, Personnel $ 25/each
Massage, Business Renewal $100
Swimming Pools $ 50/each
Vapor Baths/Whirlpools $ 25/each
Septic Disposal Installer's
License $ 75
Title V Septic Permits: New $ 75
Repair $ 50
Call Back Fees/Fines
Trailer Park $ 50
Xerox 20 cents
Number Total Fees
Issued Collected
443 $ 22,150
44 2,200
63 3,150
88 6,625
34 5,100
9 225
108 5,400
42 1,260
32 320
18 810
42 3,150
3 600
12 900
15 525
4 200
3 105
34 1,700
21 210
11 825
19 950
7 175
8 200
15 565
1 25
8 200
5 500
103 5,150
38 950
65 4,875
74 7,400
318 15,900
5 275
0 0
1,380 276
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Tanning Facilities,
per Tanning Device
Tobacco Sales
Name Change
Total Licenses/Permits Issued
$ 20
$ 20
$ 10
Hazardous Waste 21 E Fees $ 50
Hazardous Waste Licenses $100
$ 125 eff. 7/97
Underground Storage Tank
Registrations $ 5 eff. 7/97
Rental Housing Permits $ 25
GRAND TOTAL
20
50
1
3,143
14
5
179
20
2,354
5,715
Inspections Performed:
Inns, Motels, Cabins, Camps, Lodges
Food Catering Apps. Reviewed/Issued
Soft Ice Cream Lab Results
Food Service - Restaurants
Continental Breakfasts
Temporary Food Booths
Whirlpool Lab Results
WhirlpoolNapor Bath
Mobile Food Vendors
Retail Food Stores
Stables/Poultry/Swine
Swimming Pools
Swimming Pool Lab Results
Suntan Booths
Water Sampling
Gas Tank Regulation
Hazardous Waste Regulation
Miscellaneous
Communicable Disease Investigations:
Campylobacter
Tuberculosis
Salmonella
Meningitis
Head Lice
Hepatitis
Giardia
Lyme
Other
Stool Kits Distributed
Follow Ups
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome
Accumulative AIDS
400
1,000
10
$ 94,356
700
500
22,375
100
58,850
$176,881
Number
114
33
94
457
83
76
100
143
29
285
2
332
228
8
124
3
2
1,698
6
10
2
1
0
1
6
2
16
0
22
0
1
2
38
Subsurface Sewage Disposal:
Private Sewage Treatment Plant Reports
Final Sewage Installation Inspections
Engineered Sewage Plans Reviewed
Deep Hole/Percolation Tests
On Site Approvals - Repairs
Repair Permits Issued
New Permits Issued
Field Visits
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Reports
(Real Estate Transfers):
Conditionally Passes
Further Evaluation
Passes
Fails
Total
Complaints Received:
Garbage, Debris, Rubbish
Hazardous Waste
Animals/Rodents
Housing
Sewage
Food
Miscellaneous
Follow-ups
Housing & Space -Use Bylaw Program
Inspections for Yarmouth Housing Authority
Water Shut Offs Reviewed
Housing Complaints Received:
Overcrowding Bylaw
Anti -Noise Bylaw
Trash/Rubbish
Sewage
Other
Follow Ups
Meetings/Court Attendances
No. of Registered Units
No. of Non -Current Reg. Units
Total No. Of Units Listed
Property Loss Claims
Housing Inspections
Permits Issued
Letters Issued
Fees Collected
Bulk Mailings
Miscellaneous
Follow Ups
Additional Health Department Statistics:
60 Burial Permits Reviewed/Issued
504 Flu Clinics (Attendance)
1,131 Overtime Hours of Health Department
1,058 Personnel
1 Commercial Site Plan Review Meetings
352 Site Plan Review Comment Sheets
82 Committee Meetings or Other
140 Meetings with Town Counsel
Board of Health Meetings
Board of Health HearingsNariances
8
2
294
46
340
49
5
19
25
33
42
34
284
Requested
Night Meetings
Meetings Away
Building Permits Reviewed
Bldg. Foundation Height Variances/Review
Board of Appeals - Review
Planning Board - Review
Mileage (Total Department)
Dog Bite Reports
Cat Bite Reports
Other Bite Reports
Animals Tested for Rabies (Negative)
Respectfully submitted,
199
1,910
38.5
20
20
255
6
24
112
15
84
800
30
42
15
27,973
36
10
0
4
Bruce G. Murphy, MPH, CHO, R.S.
Director of Health
26 Master's Degree in Public Health
112 Certified Health Officer
Registered Sanitarian
58
65
77
51
96
312
103
2,799
876
3,675
464
1,002
2,417
832
$ 69,975
2
208
887
160
Ed Fettes, Chairman
Joan E. Sullivan, R.N., Vice Chairman
Robert Brown, PhD, Clerk
Gabrielle Sakolsky-Hoopes
Michael O'Loughlin
Barrie Cliff (Resigned 10/97)
Robert Tilley, M.D. (Term Expired 10/97)
Report of the
Licenses and Permits Office
The License and Permits Office issues resident
beach and landfill stickers, shellfish licenses, and also
renews and issues liquor, entertainment, amusement,
Class I and II car dealers licenses and other miscella-
neous licenses and permits. Among other duties, we com-
pile data for budget purposes of annual consumption and
cost of energy, telephone, central purchasing, and Town
Hall and other properties.
The following is a list of stickers and licenses is-
sued in 1997:
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Beach Stickers
Landfill Stickers
Resident Shellfish
Non -Resident Shellfish
Commercial Shellfish
Liquor Licenses
Entertainment Licenses
Automatic Amusements
Class I Car Dealers
Class II Car Dealers
Eel Permits
Pool Table Permits
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Crowell
Wilma Prada
9,534
8,423
902
4
60
70
29
36
3
13
5
13
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Report of the Police Department
I herewith submit my annual report for the 1997 ac-
tivities of the Yarmouth Police Department. Throughout
the entire year, the men and women of the Yarmouth Po-
lice Department participated in the delivery of a profes-
sional level of police services that was most effective and
greatly enhanced by the strong philosophy of commu-
nity oriented policing. This philosophy, which each staff
member applied to their respective daily duties, not only
presented a very positive image of the police department,
but also brought the department closer to the commu-
nity that the Yarmouth Police Department serves.
The cornerstone of our community policing program
is the Citizens Police Academy which has graduated five
10 -week sessions and is now being taught in the High
School as a credit course for seniors. Over one hundred
residents have attended this program and our officers
have volunteered to teach the classes. As Chief of Police, I
appreciate the effectiveness of the C.P.A. and the willing-
ness of our staff to donate their off duty time to this effort.
All residents are encouraged to participate in these classes.
The Yarmouth Police Department continues to
spend a great deal of time working with our school age
children. Our Adopt -A -School, School Resource, and
DARE Programs have been duplicated by other agencies
throughout New England.
During 1997, we resumed our Neighborhood Watch
and Crime Prevention programs. This program has been
presented throughout the community and has increased
calls to the station reporting suspicious or criminal activity.
To meet the needs of the department activity, we
added five additional officers to the department during
1997. This increase was made possible through a grant
from the United States Department of Justice and with
the support of the voters we made the first increase in
our manpower since 1979. We still have a serious need
to increase supervisory positions to manage the ever in-
creasing case load and demands for police services.
The department also received funding assistance
for mobile computers, bike patrols, drunk driving enforce-
ment, DARE programs, school programs, domestic vio-
lence training, drug enforcement and a mobile police sta-
tion command post. We were selected to be a pilot com-
munity for the computerized reporting of domestic vio-
lence abuse. Throughout 1997, our officers participated
in training programs to ensure officer safety and to en-
hance our level of services.
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We are continuing to work with our police station
building committee to design and plan a new facility for
our department. I appreciate the hundreds of hours of
time that the committee has dedicated to this effort. On a
daily basis, our staff is effected by the serious lack of
space and the break down of our current facility. All mem-
bers of the community are welcome anytime to visit the
building and view the facility.
In closing, I would like to thank our residents for the
confidence that they place in our department. I would
also like to thank the men and women of our department
for their constant professional delivery of services to our
community.
Respectfully submitted,
Chief Peter L. Carnes
Yarmouth Police Department
YARMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL TOWN REPORT 1997
Deaths
Natural causes
Suicides
40
37
3
Motor Vehicle Accidents 679
Persons Killed 2
Persons Injured 233
Arrests or Detentions 1,396
Protective Custody 256
Warrants 183
Domestic 209A 182
Operating Under Influence 172
Other 603
Total Charges 3,932
Criminal Charges 651
Non -Criminal Charges 3,281
Gender Breakdown
Male
Female
Citations Issued
Criminal & Civil
Warnings
1,026
370
2,910
1,152
1,758
Calls for Service 26,751
Property Value
Stolen
Recovered
$ 415,558.00
96,611.00
Collected In Department
Parking Violations $ 3,062.20
Records Dept. 7,815.50
Officers Details 343,284.16
Detail Surcharge 14,437.00
TOTAL $ 368,598.86
Pistol Permits Issued 108
Firearms ID's Issued 140
Vehicles Towed 664
E-911 Calls 7,419
Cruiser Miles 448,445
Traffic Fines 86,490
Court Fines 9,256
By -Law Fines 4,175
PUBLIC WORKS
Annual Town Report
Department of Public Works
George Allaire, DPW Director
Many of you have noticed we have moved into the
construction phase of the Landfill Closure and Re -Use
Project. A ground breaking ceremony was conducted by
the Board of Selectmen on July 1, 1997. The project con-
sists of the extension of the Town owned/operated Bay-
berry Hills Golf Course by adding nine holes to the exist-
ing eighteen hole course, expansion of golf support fa-
cilities and a twelve to fourteen acre recreational com-
plex. This project has five separate contractors with an
anticipated opening date of April 1999.
The recreational complex consists of lighted Little
League and softball fields, soccer fields, and basketball
courts. The restroom and concession stand is located
within the recreation complex adjacent to the multi -use
path we plan to eventually connect to the Cape Cod Rail
Trail in Dennis in the next few years. A one hundred car
parking lot has been provided within the recreation area
with overflow parking at the Senior Center on Forest Road.
A short asphalt path will lead from the Senior Center to
the Recreation Area where boccie courts and horseshoe
pits await. A tot lot and walking paths are also included
in the Recreation Area.
Of the five contractors working on the Landfill Clo-
sure and Re -Use Project, by far the largest contract is
being handled by R. Bates & Sons. Their contract work
will cap the remaining 46± acres of your former Landfill,
and provide a gas collection system to transport all gases
generated beneath the plastic capping material to a gas
flaring system. Once the cap is in place and tested, addi-
tional material will be placed on the cap material to shape
the terrain to accommodate seven holes of golf on the
former Landfill. Bates will construct two par -3 golf holes
on the west side of West Yarmouth Road with a man-
made pond on the finishing hole. A precast concrete arch
tunnel under West Yarmouth Road will allow the connec-
tion of the golf holes located on both sides of the road.
The value of Bates contract is $5,874,835 which can be
broken into two components; $4,261,835 is Landfill cap-
ping/closure related and $1,613,000 is golf related. A 0%
loan has been secured from the State to cover the Land-
fill capping and closure costs which will substantially re-
duce the Town's financing costs.
The contractor working on the recreation area site
development is P.A. Landers, Inc. with a contract valued
at $1,741,525. This contract covers not only the recre-
ation area but site improvements at Bayberry Hills Golf
Course to include expanded parking areas, new golf cart
path and improved bag drop off area at the circle at the
top of the hill by the clubhouse. The recreational site im-
provements are valued at $1,351,650 while the Bayberry
Hills Golf Course site improvements are valued at
$389,875. We are fortunate to receive a $1,000,000 grant
from the State Urban Self Help Program administered by
the Conservation Division in the Executive Office of Envi-
ronmental Affairs. The recreational site improvements will
also be ready for use after a grass grow -in period, so that
we expect the fields to be ready for play in 1999.
Within the recreation site, Barbato Construction
Company, Inc. won the contract for the restroom and
concession stand building. The value of this work was
$204,912. The concession stand and restrooms will serve
users of the recreational facility and persons passing
through on the multi -use path which will eventually con-
nect to the Rail Trail. The concession stand will be leased
to a concessionaire who will provide the services.
The Department of Public Works sought and re-
ceived a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals to
construct the Landfill Re -Use Project. The Board required,
in the interest of public safety, that the width of the paved
surface on Old Town House Road at West Yarmouth Road
be reduced. The DPW offered to construct a sidewalk on
the south side of Old Town House Road to accommo-
date safe walking facilities to access the park. This
coupled with the reconfiguration of the intersection of Old
Town House Road and Forest Road were weighed by the
Board in granting the Special Permit.
The DPW is in the process of obtaining approval
from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) for use of the effluent or final discharge
from the Yarmouth -Dennis Septage Treatment Plant to
irrigate the seven holes of the golf course situated on the
former Landfill. Some plant modifications may be required
in order to meet irrigation standards utilized in Florida
and California for the use of the plant effluent but we are
confident in obtaining final approval from DEP. The state
of Massachusetts has no standards for such use of efflu-
ent so we are trail blazers in the state with this irrigation
proposal. Not only will this proposal save the golf course
money, it will preserve our capacity to supply potable
water and generate much needed revenue for the
Yarmouth -Dennis Septage Treatment Plant, a win, win,
win situation.
As you enter the Landfill property, you notice the
residential drop-off area changes, brought on by the fact
that we no longer bury any waste. The new residential
area for household waste and recycling was officially put
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in service June 4, 1997 following a ribbon -cutting cer-
emony by the Board of Selectmen. This drop-off area was
constructed by the Waste Management Division employ-
ees, Dean Conklin and Dave Santos with the assistance
and direction of John Kuchinski and Shawn Macinnes of
the Engineering Division. While some of the customers
were uncomfortable with the change to parallel parking
at this residential drop-off area, within several weeks ev-
eryone seemed to have adapted to the change. The new
metals and brush drop-off areas were paved in Novem-
ber and immediately saw activity.
Construction of a new vehicle storage building is
nearing completion by the end of the year adjacent to the
leaf and yard waste drop-off area. This new building will
allow us to store all Waste Management trucks under
cover. Additionally, the new building will make the com-
plex accessible in accordance with ADA requirements,
which requires all public facilities be accessible to physi-
cally challenged persons.
Scheduled for improvement in the coming year at
the drop-off area is the following: Relocate scale from
Transfer Station with new scale house; fencing; landscap-
ing; final paving; pavement markings; signs; replace en-
trance gates. We will seek approval from the Board of
Appeals to convert a portion of the existing solid waste
building to a swap shop with additional space to be uti-
lized by the National Resources Department and the
Structures Division of DPW. We look forward to the suc-
cessful completion of the work in the former landfill area
in the coming year.
The DPW has been working with the Massachusetts
Highway Department (MHD) on the development of sev-
eral road improvement projects. The Buck Island Road/
Town Brook Road Project is the one which has completed
the 75% design stage and we are scheduled to solicit
bids this coming January 1998. This roadway improve-
ment project will include a six foot wide sidewalk and
improved pavement surfaces, a new traffic signal at
Higgins Crowell Road. While the Town is providing fund-
ing for the design work we anticipate MHD to provide the
funding for the actual construction of the improvements.
We initiated public participation on several similar
roadway improvement projects for Station Avenue, Wil-
low Street (exit 7 to Barnstable town line), Camp Street
and Higgins Crowell Road. Based on input from MHD
and the public, subsequently endorsed by the Board of
Selectmen, we are proceeding with the design work for
improvements for Willow Street and Higgins Crowell Road.
Citizens did not want sidewalks on Camp Street and as a
result no further improvements are planned for Camp
Street. Station Avenue design work should begin early
next year.
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In order to provide greater separation between the
exit/entrance ramps of exit 7 and Higgins Crowell Road,
where they junction with Willow Street, we plan to relo-
cate the northerly end of Higgins Crowell Road so it junc-
tions with Willow Street at the point where Ansell Hallet
Road junctions with Willow Street presently. Signals will
be added at the exit ramps, at the relocated junction of
Higgins Crowell Road (now Ansell Hallet Road) and Camp
Street. At present we envision a divided roadway with
landscape features in the middle island which island will
accommodate left turn lanes for ComElectric and the
Yarmouth Camp Ground Association area.
Higgins Crowell Road will have a sidewalk on one
side for its entire length based on the public input of the
hearings. A wider multi -use path will connect from the
Sandy Pond Recreation Area to the point where the ex-
isting multi -use (bike) path between the Sandy Pond Rec-
reation Area to the new Old Town House Road Recre-
ation Area and beyond. A divided roadway with landscap-
ing on the dividing island is planned in the school areas.
We hope this landscaped roadway divider will let travel-
ers know they are entering a unique area with traffic calm-
ing affects which will slow vehicular traffic.
The Station Avenue Project will also include all of
Regional Avenue and one block of Long Pond Drive. The
project will include the exit/entrance ramps on Route 6
all the way to North Main Street on the south. A land-
scaped divider in the roadway is planned in the vicinity of
the schools similar to Higgins Crowell Road. The comple-
tion of the sidewalk on Regional Avenue will link the side-
walk on North Main Street to the schools and beyond.
Long Pond Drive (Studley Road to Station Avenue) will
see drainage improvement and a sidewalk with curb on
the north side to match the remainder of Long Pond Drive.
A new traffic signal is recommended on Station Av-
enue at the A & P Shopping Plaza. Intersection improve-
ments, sidewalks and curbing were requested by the
public at several hearings held at the schools. Sidewalks
are being planned for both sides of the road from Old
Town House Road to St. Pius Church. Then south of St.
Pius, due to narrowing right of way and historic consider-
ation, a sidewalk on one side is planned from the church
to North Main Street. Additional hearings for all the above
described will follow as design advances.
The DPW held a public hearing primarily with abut-
ters to Summer Street in response to the many new prop-
erty owners in the area who wished to have Summer Street
paved. We agreed at this meeting to pave a portion of
Summer Street with the area at the beach to receive a
cobblestone treatment to slow traffic within the beach
area where many children utilize Dennis Pond. The pav-
ing was accomplished this summer with the cobblestone
paving completed in late fall. Additional paving in the
parking areas and landscaping at Dennis Pond will occur
in spring 1998. While we developed several schemes to
pave the remainder of Summer Street, a consensus could
not be reached.
On the Yarmouth -Dennis Septage Treatment Plant,
the DPW solicited proposals for the Beneficial Re -Use of
sludge produced at the plant. The idea is to turn the sludge
into a useable product for sale which will produce income
for the plant. Two proposals were received and Waste
Stream Environmental was selected. They propose to
manufacture a product called N-Viro Soil which they suc-
cessfully make and market in Syracuse, New York. They
plan to market and sell this product to local golf courses.
Primarily through the Town Administrator, we ad-
vanced a proposal to the Tri -Town Septage Treatment
Plant in Orleans to provide joint operations through the
current contract operator of the Yarmouth -Dennis Septage
Treatment Plant, Weston & Sampson Services, Inc. All
septage would be trucked to the Yarmouth -Dennis
Septage Plant for treatment with the Tri -Town facility used
as a transfer location only. This proposal would allow for
the reduction in plant staff at the Tri -Town Plant and re-
sult in a savings overall. The savings would translate to
savings to Yarmouth/Dennis residents since it would al-
low the Yarmouth -Dennis Plant to reduce tip fees to $.07
per gallon from the current $.08 per gallon. As of the end
of December 1997, Tri -Town boards have not accepted
our proposal.
Overall septage volumes are down at the plant and
we anticipate the correlating reduced revenue. In order
to counteract the reduced flow and revenue, we looked
at ways to reduce our overall costs. It appears the Main-
tenance and Inspection Program may no longer be funded
by Septage Treatment Plant revenue if all trends continue.
We also contracted for the replacement of one-half of
the odor control bio -filter through an extension of the EPA
funding grant. This work is supposed to improve efficiency
of the filter and reduce plant electrical cost.
I wish to thank all DPW employees in the Highway,
Engineering, Water, Waste Management, Parks & Cem-
eteries, Structures, and Transfer Station Division for their
hard work and dedication to serving the residents and
visitors of Yarmouth. Through these employees, we strive
to maintain the Town's significant infrastructure, its road-
ways, buildings, recreation, solid waste disposal, water
supply, and septage treatment facilities, valued in the
hundreds of millions of dollars. With the support of the
Board of Selectmen we plan to maintain and improve
Town facilities in a timely, cost effective manner in the
years to come.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Richard P. deMello, Town Engineer
1997 proved to be yet another progressive year for
the Engineering Division. We were able to obtain com-
puter hardware upgrades required by recent computer
software program upgrades. These necessary hardware
and software upgrades have greatly improved our effi-
ciency and work output especially with regard to large
drawings which require large files and computer memory.
We also completed our first year in utilizing Kruse Con-
trol, a computer filing system for plans, and have found
the system to be very efficient and a true time saver. Most
of the several thousand plans in our possession are now
easily accessible. A volunteer, Mr. Harris Weston, contin-
ued to donate his time sorting, inputting, and updating
the data. Without his invaluable assistance, this project
would not have been completed in as timely a fashion.
Thank -you Wes.
The Enhanced 911 Project was utilized through its
second full year and continued to prove to be very effec-
tive. The database is continually updated through the
cooperation of the Fire and Police Departments, Bell At-
lantic, and our Town Surveyor, Bob Garcia. We give spe-
cial thanks to Bob for his dedication to this important,
ongoing project.
Drainage improvements through the Roadway Man-
agement Program (RMP) in 1997 once again surpassed
all previous years. This program has proved to be a tre-
mendous success because poor drainage leads to ac-
celerated pavement deterioration, increased maintenance
costs, and poor driving conditions. This significant im-
provement would not be possible without the assistance
from the Highway Division, engineering consultants, in-
spectors and contractors, and as a result from the fund-
ing approved at the April 1996 Annual Town Meeting.
Drainage systems were installed on the following roads:
Abbott Rd., Acadia Rd. (2 locations), Aft Rd. (2), Alpine
St., Amsted Rd., Beach Rd., Blue Rock Rd. (2), Bob -O -
Link Ln., Boxberry Ln. (2), Bradford Rd., Bray Farm Rd.
So., Capt. Noyes Rd. (2), Center St. (12), Checkerberry
Ln. (2), Circuit Rd. No. (3), Constance Ave. (2), Coolidge
Rd., Cottage Dr., Cygnet Rd., Daisy Ln., Eldridge Rd.,
Erickson Wy., Gardiner Ln., Green Wy. (3), Harding Ln.,
Hillsea Rd., Hockanom Rd., Iroquois Blvd. (2), Jacqueline
Cir. (2), Lakefield Rd., Landfill (4), Lily Pond Dr., Lower
Brook Rd., Lyndale Rd. (3), Melgo Ln., Mooring Ln. (2),
Mynelle Dr., Navajo Rd., No. Dennis Rd. (3), Old Town
House Rd. (2), Old Town House Rd. East, Pamet Rd.,
Parker's River Beach Parking Lot, Pheasant Cove Area
(10), Pine Grove Rd. (16), Pleasant St., Quartermaster Row
(2), Sachem Path, Sioux Rd., So. Sea Ave., Sparrow Wy.
(2), Spinning Brook Rd., Still Brook Rd. (2), Stoney Hill
Dr., Summer St., Sunset Dr., Thatcher Shore Rd., Vesper
Ln, Vinebrook Rd. (2), Wampanoag Rd. (3), Water St., West
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Yarmouth Rd. (at Old Town House Rd.), and Winslow Gray
Rd. (4).
In cooperation with the Health Department and the
Stormwater Runoff Committee, we directed the design,
bidding and construction of the following drainage
projects around Long Pond in South Yarmouth: Long Pond
Drive (5 locations), Lyman Lane (3), and Studley Road (2).
The intent of these projects is to improve the water qual-
ity of Long Pond by significantly decreasing the amount
of stormwater runoff from roads that directly enters the
pond. Future projects may include improvements to road
runoff that enters the Bass River watershed at Crosby
Street and Follins Pond Road.
In order to take full advantage of the construction
season next Spring, we have already completed the bid-
ding process and hired a contractor to install drainage
improvements at the following locations: Angelo's Rd.,
Blue Rock Rd. (3), Capt. Lothrop Rd., Capt. Percival Rd.,
Cedar Brook Rd., Clara St., Fin Brook Rd., First Rd.,
Frances Helen Rd., Grandview Dr. (2), Hersey St., Jill's
Path, Jo Anna Dr., Keel Cape Dr., Leeward Run, Mary -
David Rd., Massachusetts Ave., Mayflower Terr. (2), Mid-
stream Dr., Nearmeadows Rd., Old Saga Dr. (2), Parker's
River Beach (2nd location), Pilgrim Rd., Rune Stone Rd.
(2), Skyline Dr., Squirrel Run, Standish Wy, Steven Dr.,
Summer St. and Whiffletree Rd. (2).
As important as the numerous drainage improve-
ments, there were also many pavement improvements
made throughout Town under the RMP. Both Town and
Private Roads were included in crackfilling, full depth
patching, chip sealing and pavement overlays. Signifi-
cant work was completed on all or portions of the follow-
ing roads: Aft Rd., Alden Rd. (portion), Algonquin St., Bar-
bara St., Bayview St. (portion), Center St., Clara St., Drake
St., Grist Mill Ln., Harbor Rd., Homer's Dock Rd. (por-
tion), Horse Pond Rd., Jeanne's Path, Kane Wy, Lookout
Rd. (portion), Lyndale Rd., Mallard St., Norma Ave., No.
Dennis Rd. (portion), Old Town House Rd. East (portion),
Orchid Ln., Pheasant Cove Circle (portion), Pine Grove
Rd., Pleasant St., Putting Green Cir., Rose Arbor Rd., Sea
Robin Rd., Setucket Rd., Shell Dr., Stave Path, Summer
St. (portion), Surry Ln., Union St. (S.Y.), and Wampanoag
Rd. There were also numerous roads that received a chip
(stone) seal this past year.
As noted above in the DPW report, we worked with
consultants, completed portions of the designs, bid, and
oversaw construction and inspection services related to
the Old Town House Road project which included pave-
ment overlays, intersection reconfigurations with Forest
Road and West Yarmouth Road, pavement narrowing on
the west end, new sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and
drainage improvements. The project is scheduled for
completion (including landscaping) this coming Spring.
We are also involved with the Buck Island Road, Town
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Brook Road, Station Avenue, Higgins Crowell Road and
Willow Street road projects; and, we are presently plan-
ning (in-house) improvements to Old Main Street and River
Street with drainage improvements planned for the Spring
and pavement improvements planned for the Fall, if funds
are available.
We also continue to update the roadway condition com-
puter data base and to evaluate future phases of the RMP.
In February, John Kuchinski, an engineer who was
heavily involved with the Landfill Closure/Re-Use Project,
left the Town to pursue other endeavors. We wish him
the very best and thank him for his efforts. The position
was quickly filled by Shawn Maclnnes, another highly
qualified civil engineer. We would like to welcome Shawn
to the Town of Yarmouth, as well as recognize the tre-
mendous job he has done in his involvement with the
Landfill Closure/Re-Use Project. As noted above in the
DPW report, the Landfill closure project and improvements
to the metal recycling storage, brush storage, new main-
tenance building and residential drop-off areas has oc-
cupied much of our time.
Field inspections, plan reviews, surveys, designs
and/or plan preparations were completed for other De-
partments, Boards and Commissions. Specific projects
included: miscellaneous road sideline definitions for resi-
dents, the Sign Inspector and the Highway Division in
regard to encroachments, sign locations, brush clearing
and fence locations; bidding for the Englewood Beach
Jetty Railing Replacement; plan preparation and permit-
ting for the Bass Hole Revetment; plan preparation, bid-
ding and construction inspection for the Landfill Capping
and Re -use Project (certified plot plans for 3 new build-
ings, maintenance floor drain elimination, 3 septic sys-
tem designs, sea gull deterrent system, Jersey barrier
purchase, landfill preload locations, residential drop-off
area railings, railroad right-of-way plan, waste oil tank/
furnace permitting, as -built plans, drainage and paving
improvements, recycling compactor purchases); plan
preparation for the Police Dept. for several fatal motor
vehicle accidents; field, plan and paper work for numer-
ous Conservation Commission filings; plan preparation,
and bidding for the Sea Gull Beach Boardwalk and Dunes
as well as the Handicap Deck at Bass River Beach; plan
preparation and bidding for the cobblestone installation
on Summer St.; field locations for booths at the Yarmouth
Seaside festival; drainage and pavement improvement
designs at Ancient Cemetery; bidding for roadway con-
struction and materials items; plan preparation, permit-
ting and construction inspection of Bay View Beach Park-
ing Lot Project; Assessors Map updating; drainage ease-
ment plan preparations (18 on Buck Island Road, 2 on
Willow St., 1 on Hockanom Rd.); roadway easement plan
preparation on Wood Rd.; Clear Brook Rd. rescission plan
preparation; Sign Committee Meetings; new subdivision
road inspections (Sleeping Dog Path, Alexander Rd., Bear
Way); street sweeping bidding; aboveground fuel stor-
age tank bidding and construction inspection at Bayberry
Hills Golf Course; parcel subdivision plan preparations
on Murray Rd. and Circuit Rd. North; Chandler Grey Cem-
etery expansion layout; Zoning Map updating; bike path
extension between Higgins Crowell Rd. and Willow St.;
Flax Pond parking area paving; and, Land Court Plan
preparation on West Yarmouth Rd. north of White Rock Rd.
Throughout the year, daily assistance was also pro-
vided to many other Town departments, Boards, Com-
mittees as well as the many citizens who visited or tele-
phoned our office with information requests and questions.
HIGHWAY DIVISION
William E. Nixon,
Highway Superintendent and Tree Warden
Management of roadway maintenance and repairs
are the responsibility of the Highway Division. There are
many types of requests received from the citizens of
Yarmouth. Approximately 3,238 requests were received
by the Highway Division this past year. The Highway Di-
visions general maintenance work are; patching roadways
( hot and cold ), installing and repairing bituminous aprons
and berms, installing -repairing -cleaning of catch basins,
roadside clean-up/litter, roadside mowing of grass, re-
solving encroachments and roadway obstructions (sight
distance), trimming of trees, limbs and shrubs, making -
installing -repairing metal and concrete traffic signs, and
special projects for other town divisions/departments.
Roadside Maintenance
Roadside trimming 325 locations (Town and Private)
Roadside mowing/shoulders
35 miles of roads 2 times (plus special request)
Dead animals picked up 60
Gravel roads graded 18 miles (4 times)
Road (dirt) grading material: (1,886) Tons 3/4" Processed Stone
Tons of hot mix applied to potholes/small projects ... 206 Tons
Tons of Cold Patch for winter months 12 Tons
Repairs/Maintenance/Installation of Catch Basins
We repaired (56) collapsed/failed catch basins this
year, cleaned (1,400) and installed 25 drainage structures.
Catch Basin Pipe Cleaning was completed by Con-
tract Services in (20) locations.
Traffic Signs and Markings
The Highway Divisions Sign Department replaced
(460) various traffic signs including Street Name, Stop,
No Parking, Dead End, School Crossing, sign post. The
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department also made and installed (169) various spe-
cialized signs for Parks, Natural Resources, Harbor Mas-
ter, (2) Golf Courses, Sanitation, Police, Fire, Recreation,
Health and other town divisions/departments.
Stop Bars (50), Crosswalks (5), School Crossings
(5), 178,108 linear feet of center lines, 217,622 linear feet
of fog lines, and Stop Ahead traffic markings were painted.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Highway mechanics performed general and major
repairs and preventive maintenance on highway vehicles
and equipment. The mechanics also do annual safety
inspections on all town vehicles. Repair to all snow and
ice equipment - sanders, plows etc.
Resurfacing/Overlays/Repairs and Maintenance
Miscellaneous pavement patching and resurfacing
was completed on roads and sidewalks; Woodbine Ave.,
Jonquil Rd., and Standish Way Totaling (171) tons of Bi-
tuminous Concrete.
Repairs and Maintenance; Infra -Red heat treatment
totaling 2,136 Square Yards and Guard Rail installation
totaling 2,188 Linear Feet.
Chapter 90 State Aid Funding
Two new road building pieces of equipment were
purchased in 1997; a 64,000. GVW Dump Truck and a
Vacuum Catch Basin Cleaner/ Single Street Sweeper/
Sewer Jetting Vehicle through State Aid funding.
Snow and Ice Removal
The winter of 1996/97 was unusually mild as we re-
corded (6) call outs for sanding and (2) call outs for plowing.
Tree Department
Under the direction of William E. Nixon, Tree War-
den, the maintenance and removal of trees are assigned
to Highway Division personnel and Contract Services with
specialized equipment.
A storm on March 31, 1997 required the cleanup of
many trees and limbs within the road layout and around
wires. Contract Services were needed for eleven days for
trimming, chipping and clean up in addition to the High-
way Divisions work.
Trees planted under two Mass. Relief Tree Grants
received maintenance such as pruning, fertilizing, weed-
ing and mulching.
Highway Division personnel and Contract Services
trimmed and/or removed trees and removed tree stumps
throughout the town per the Highway Divisions observa-
tion and citizens request. Thirty -Six work orders were
assigned to contract services of which thirty trees were
removed;
1 -Maple, 26 -Pines, 1 -Cedar, 1 -Spruce, 1 -Elm.
Shade tree spraying for insect control was not nec-
essary in 1997, and the State Environmental Bureau sent
out notices that herbicides were not allowed to be used
along roadsides without plans submitted and approved.
Contract and Highway Division Sweeping
All (231) miles of town and private roadways were
swept during April and May by Private Contract.
All (21) miles of sidewalks were swept by the High-
way Division.
All (33) town parking lots were swept by the High-
way Division.
A total of (30) additional roadways were swept by
the Highway Division prior to and after chip sealing.
Request From Other Departments
Assisted in other town divisions/departments (Park,
Cemetery, Landfill, Engineering, Natural Resources, Wa-
ter, Fire, Police, Harbor Master, Golf Courses (2), Recre-
ation Dept., Schools (5), Housing Authority, and Senior
Citizen Center) projects. A total of (56) Work Orders were
recorded.
We would like to thank the other town departments
and town committees for their support this past year.
Thanks to the entire Highway Division personnel for
their collaborative effort this past year.
PARK AND CEMETERY DIVISION
Philip L. Whitten, Director
In 1997, the Park and Cemetery Division continued
to make improvements to the recreational facilities and
beaches. The year round and seasonal staff worked very
hard to provide quality service to both residents and tour-
ists. This is a challenging undertaking to make all the
components come together to provide safe, quality ser-
vices.
The primary source of income for improvements is
from beach revenues which include the resident beach
stickers, beach tickets and stickers and various vendor
fees. The resident beach stickers are $15.00 for the first
auto, $8.00 for the second at the same household, and
$15.00 for any subsequent sticker. The daily beach fees
at Sea Gull and Bass River Beaches are $8.00 of which a
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portion is used at the beaches for repairs and improve-
ments. The $7.00 fee remained the same at Parkers River
and Sea View Beaches. The $30.00 weekly pass and the
seasonal pass for $75.00 remained the same. The boat
ramp launch and park fee at Bass River Beach was $6.00
and $30.00 for a seasonal pass. The weekday hospitality
beach pass program through hotels and motels contin-
ued to work well during the summer of 1997 improving
our weekday attendance.
Resident Beach Stickers:
7,270 Q $15.00 $ 109,050.00
1,830 @ $ 8.00 $ 14,640.00
500 @ $ 1.00 (replacements) $ 500.00
$ 124,190.00
Hospitality Beach Pass
Daily Parking Fees and Stickers
GRAND TOTAL:
$ 4,350.00
$ 207,756.00
$ 336,296.00
1997 was highlighted by a sunny and warm sum-
mer season and a year of accomplishments, changes and
improvements to the facilities:
We cooperated in the design, bidding and construc-
tion of the two public/handicapped access points at Bass
River Beach. These provide safe locations where every-
one can have easy access to the beach.
The construction of a barrier beach protection dune
at Sea Gull Beach was completed. The dune was com-
pletely vegetated with American Beachgrass. A new
boardwalk, benches and public deck was constructed
as part of this improvement.
The reduction of seasonal police at the beaches was
accomplished with minimal impact on the enjoyment and
safety of the users and facility operation.
Cedar post fences were installed on Bay View, Co-
lonial Acres and Wings Grove beaches. These fences
improved the general conditions as well as regulating both
parking and public access.
The old chain gate at Wings Grove was replaced
with a bar gate which improved the closure and accessi-
bility to the facility.
The Englewood Beach jetty railing was replaced with
a post and plastic wood railing. This should improve the
safety and the public access to the dockage.
The old metal bathroom partitions at South Middle
and Sandy Pond were replaced with new composite plas-
tic panels. They improve the conditions in the bathrooms.
The Bay View Beach parking lot was repaved with
new pavement markings to improve the parking and pub-
lic use. Many drainage problems were addressed and a
water retention area was created to control flooding.
The Division has undergone some personnel
changes with William Horgan and David Love leaving the
Park and Cemetery for new jobs and the hiring of David
Carlson and Brian Albee as Buildings & Grounds Craftsmen.
The Bass Hole facility is undergoing some major
improvements and two public hearings were held in 1997
and the work should be completed at this public park in
the spring of 1998.
The Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule, which
determines the pay rates of our seasonal help, was in-
creased to enable us to continue to hire qualified sum-
mer employees. The improvement in the pay rate will make
us more competitive in the employment market place.
We committed a substantial amount of time to pro-
vide input and professional experience in the design and
development of the new recreation park on Old Town
House Road.
The Division of Park and Cemetery obtained a $7,500
grant for tree work on Route 6-A. The primary focus of the
work will be at the Village Green and the 6-A Playground.
We have developed a master plan for the Chandler
Gray Cemetery which will provide us with a blueprint for
the expansion of the burial grounds. The work has started
on the tree removal work necessary for the expansion
and we will continue to do this during 1998.
There were 98 burials in the town owned cemeter-
ies during 1997. Of these 98 burials, 33 were cremations,
making over 1/3 of our burials from cremations. This
shows that the trend for people being cremated is in-
creasing. During 1996 there were only 21 cremations out
of 102 burials or 1/5 of the burials. In other words, we
have gone up to 33% from 20% in 1996.
There were 42 cemetery lots sold in 1997 - 6 one
grave lots, 22 two grave lots, 1 three grave lot and 1 four
grave lot, along with 6 cremation lots and 6 graves sold
to spouses of veterans. 8 free graves were given to war
veterans. The total revenue from the sale of cemetery lots
was $18,665.00. This amount was distributed as follows:
$3,580.00 for the lots, $14,775.00 for perpetual care and
$310.00 for recording deeds to these lots.
We also received $20,225.63 from the Walter H.
Gifford Trust Fund for the maintenance of Pine Grove
Cemetery in South Yarmouth.
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We took in $1,680.00 from call-back fees for week-
end or holiday service.
The Cemetery Division Office is very busy with fami-
lies from all over the country contacting us for informa-
tion on their ancestors, in order to complete family trees.
I wish to thank all the other DPW Divisions and town
agencies for their continuous support, friendship and help.
It is only together that we can accomplish so much.
WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
Peter G. Homer, Superintendent
There have been many changes and improvements
at the Residential Drop Off Area at our former Landfill this
year. We have stopped burying wastes on January 1,
1996. Now all materials brought into the Drop Off Area
are either recycled or processed for shipment out of Town.
We spent most of the year constructing a new resi-
dential drop off area for household rubbish and
recyclables. You enter this new residential drop off area
on the side where household rubbish is placed in rolloff
containers. The opposite side of this drop off area, where
you exit, is where you place all recyclables into rolloff
containers or five Salvation Army and Goodwill boxes.
The following items are recyclable: small metal ob-
jects, newsprint, co -mingled items (such as plastics #1-
7, glass, tin cans, and aluminum cans), corrugated card-
board, used motor oil and filters, used antifreeze, and car
batteries. There is also a container where prunings can
be disposed.
During this summer we reconstructed the old resi-
dential drop off area into a drop off area for metal, refrig-
erators, air conditioners, and propane bottles. The brush
and wood chips will also go in this drop off area.
The Landfill has processed 4,200 cubic yards of yard
waste consisting of leaves and grass clippings. The re-
sulting compost was used in a manufactured loam for
capping the Landfill.
During the winter we made top soil for the golf
course addition to be built on top of your former Landfill,
by mixing sludge, compost and sand. A total of 84,000
cubic yards were processed, saving over three quarters
of a million dollars in the Landfill Closure/Re-Use Project.
By the end of the year the plastic cap on the Landfill
was laid down, and the Solid Waste Vehicle Storage Build-
ing nearly completed.
A total of 8,363.86 tons of construction and demo-
lition debris and brush was processed and 6,699.42 tons
of household rubbish were hauled to the Yarmouth -
Barnstable Transfer Station for shipment to SEMASS.
The Landfill is open 361 1/2 days a year, closing on
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and
at noon on July 4th.
STRUCTURES DIVISION
Thomas Butkowsky
Structures, a division of the Department of Public
Works, primarily deals with building maintenance and re-
pairs, also with more specialized improvements to vari-
ous Town facilities. Structures, at this time, consists of
one individual, carrying out routine maintenance needs
and repairs on several buildings. These tasks include,
interior and exterior painting, roof shingle replacement,
window and door repairs, repairs to office furnishings,
changing and recycling of florescent light bulbs, snow
removal on sidewalks at Town Hall, trimming of shrubs at
Town Hall and the Police Department, maintenance of
cooling and heating systems, along with numerous other
duties associated with facilities maintenance.
There were several repairs and improvements to
various facilities accomplished in-house by this depart-
ment this year. They include the following:
Town Hall:
1. The former kitchen/break room was repaired and
carpet was installed. This now holds the Conserva-
tion Office. With this move, the office of the Old Kings
Highway Committee was moved to share an office
with the Board of Appeals. This places all the per-
mitting and application related departments on the
lower level.
2. The entrance doorway to the Planning Department
was moved in order to allow entrance to the Plan-
ning office to the center where the Administrative
Assistant is located. This allows for better privacy
for the Assistant Planner and for the new HUD and
Economic Development person.
3. The office of the Department of Public Works and
what was the former Old Kings Highway Office was
reconstructed to become the administrative offices
of the Department of Public Works, as well as cre-
ating a new photocopy room. As a result of this
change, you enter the DPW office into the Adminis-
trative Assistant's office and then into the DPW
Director's office. This allows for a private office for
the Director.
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4. A large counter/desk/work station was built for the
Recreation Department. This was done to make the
most of and best use of a small space that has a
large traffic flow.
5. The office of the Town Administrator were recon-
structed to a better use of space for all of the per-
sons in that office area. These changes increased
the size of the Assistant Town Administrator's office
so that there is enough space for meetings and other
personal issues that this office deals with frequently.
The entrance doorway was also changed so that
the new entrance is further down the hallway and
enters into the center office where the Administra-
tive Assistant and Secretary to the Town Adminis-
trator are now located in a more efficient office area.
Police Station:
1. In continuing to improve the existing building hous-
ing the Police Department, thirty-two of the old
single pane windows on the older front section of
the station were removed and new insulated, vinyl
replacements were installed. This improvement was
done to help cut the heating and cooling loss through
the old windows and also cuts down on the mainte-
nance time spent in reglazing and repainting.
Fire Station #1:
1. A decontamination room was constructed in the ga-
rage bay where the ambulances are housed. This
room holds a 12' stainless steel sink/counter unit.
New walls were covered with fiberglass panels for
waterproofing. This room is used to wash and dis-
infect all the re -useable equipment taken on the am-
bulances.
Smaller projects completed at several locations:
1. Flax Pond Recreation Area caretaker's cottage went
through repairs which included replacement of rot-
ten and non-functioning windows along with alter-
ations in the kitchen area where a door unit was
replaced.
2. The counter which was in the former photocopy
room at Town Hall was re -used by cutting it down
and attaching it to the wall at desk height in the
Operations Room for Channel 19.
3. With the booking room counter at the Police Sta-
tion now computerized, the monitor screen needed
to be located off the counter for reasons of officer
safety. A square hole was cut in the top of the
counter top and the monitor was placed on an angle
inside the counter. A piece of 1/4" lexan was then
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attached over the opening. This change now allows
the officers to be able to see the screen and the
person being booked simultaneously.
4. Two desk returns where built for the Planning De-
partment at Town Hall. These were made much
longer than normal so the office equipment could fit
on the desk area without taking up as much space
as individual units to hold this equipment.
5. A program to recycle florescent light bulbs was
started this year in cooperation with Barnstable
County. This effort is to limit the amount of these
bulbs, which contain mercury, from entering land-
fills.
Several projects were completed through written bid
specifications and documents. Contracts were then
awarded for the following projects:
1. Seven steel entrance doors and frames were in-
stalled as replacements to ones which were rusted
beyond repair. These doors were replaced at the
following locations: two at the Department of Natu-
ral Resources, two at the Highway Division, and
three at the Police Department.
2. Two overhead doors were replaced at the Park Di-
vision. The existing doors were wooden and rotting
in several spots. They were replaced with an insu-
lated vinyl overhead door.
3. Carpet was replaced in the main hallways at Town
Hall and the Police Station. The existing carpet had
been in place for ten years and had reached its lim-
its of use.
4. The Town Hall had all locksets repinned and new
keys were made. It has been approximately ten years
and long overdue for this to be done.
5. Exit and emergency lighting was installed at the West
Yarmouth Library. This was needed in case of power
outages during the evening hours that it is open.
Future repairs and improvement projects that are under-
way or scheduled for 1998:
1. Remodeling of the office and greens fee counter at
the Bass River Golf Course.
2. Upgrades to the heating system at the Police De-
partment.
3. Moving and enlarging the female locker room at the
Police Department.
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4. Remodeling change at Fire Station #1; removal of
old kitchen and making into Fire Prevention office.
5. Possible changes and improvements to the offices
and storage areas at the Highway Division.
This is the second year of the Capital Budget article
for "Facilities Repairs and Improvements" which is how
much of this work is being funded. This Division strives
to do as many of the repairs and improvements "in-house"
so that more can be done with the available funds. Next
fear is expected to continue to be as busy as last. The
challenge that faces this division are to address the ever
growing needs with the same resources. I am extremely
grateful to the other departments and the Administrative
Assistant for DPW for their help and cooperation in mak-
ing this year a productive one.
TRANSFER STATION
Robert B. Angell, Superintendent
The Yarmouth -Barnstable Regional Transfer Station
ships solid waste from the Towns of Barnstable, Orleans,
and Yarmouth, by rail, to the SEMASS waste to energy
plant in Rochester.
In 1997, the Transfer Station saw a slight decrease
in tonnage. This decrease was due in part to the recy-
cling efforts by the communities using this facility.
The 1997 tonnage report is as follows:
Barnstable
Orleans
Yarmouth
Total Tonnage
45,441.51
2,839.38
26.255.45
74,536.34 shipped in 1,761 rail cars
The Yarmouth -Barnstable Transfer Station has seen
a continued interest from international government and
business, in our methods of handling solid waste. Some
of the groups that visited this facility were from Germany,
Japan, South Africa, and South Korea. The Station's staff
was honored to have a member of Japan's Diet (Legisla-
ture) tour this facility.
I would like to thank my staff, all Town Departments,
the commercial waste haulers, and the Yarmouth -
Barnstable Regional Transfer Station's Board of Manag-
ers for their continued support.
WATER DIVISION
Richard A. Crowley, Superintendent
Number of new water services installed 121
Total footage of new water services 10,113 ft.
Average length of new water service 83.58 ft.
Total number of water services 15,575
Number of new hydrants installed 8
Total number of hydrants 1,942
Number of pumping stations 24
Number of treatment facilities (corrosion control) 17
Number of water storage tanks 3
Total water storage capacity 9,250,000
Total acres of land for
water supply protection 963
Gallons of water pumped for 1996 1,266,472,000
Under the Division's Distribution Improvements and
Undersized Water Main Replacement Programs the fol-
lowing was accomplished during 1997:
Water services replaced
Total footage
Average length
217
4,549 ft.
20.96 ft.
Undersized water mains replaced 5,059 ft.
Undersized water mains and older water services
were replaced on the following streets:
Elm Lane
Iroquois Boulevard
Pamet Road
Autumn Drive
Windmill Lane
North Main Street
Sandy Lane
Crosby Street
Janice Road
Almira Road
Joyce Street
River Street
Navajo Road
Sioux Road
Virginia Street
Janice Street
Wood Road
Pond Street
Stiles Road
Mulford Street
Acres Avenue
Water Main Inventory
SIZE
11/2-4 inch
6 inch
8 inch
10 inch
12 inch
16 inch
20 inch
TOTAL
LENGTH (Miles)
20.03
71.66
86.55
17.80
36.74
5.60
3.30
241.68
Water production increased during 1997 by 1.73%,
which is 21,485,000 more gallons pumped than 1996.
The peak consumption day was July 6, 1997, when
9,882,000 gallons were pumped. The peak consumption
week occurred between the 6th and 12th of July when
65,744,000 gallons were pumped, which is 17,624,000
more than the 1996 peak week. The peak month was
July when 244,021,000 gallons were pumped, which is
56,821,000 gallons more than the 1996 peak month.
During 1997, our pumps recorded 3,756 pump station
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run days and logged 50,627 run hours. 21,244 pounds of
Sodium Hexametaphosphate was added to the water as
a sequestering agent to prevent iron and manganese
staining. 695,763 pounds of Potassium Hydroxide was
added to the water to raise the pH to an average of 7.10,
thus making the water less corrosive, as required by the
Safe Drinking Water Act. Rainfall for the year, as recorded
at the main pumping station, located at 102 Union Street,
was 44.50", which was 11.91" less than 1996 and 2.11"
below the average rainfall of 46.61 ". The average pH of
the rainfall, which is the sole source of Yarmouth's ground-
water recharge, was 4.08.
During 1997 we repaired 63 water main and ser-
vice leaks. This represents three consecutive years where
the number of leaks showed a dramatic decrease from
previous years.
Division personnel participated in extensive train-
ing during 1997, which consisted of Confined Space
Safety, Hydrant Maintenance, Road Safety, Excavation
Safety, External Corrosion Control for water mains, Pump
Repair and Water Utility Operational Safety. This training
is especially developed for water suppliers by the New
England Water Works Association.
The Division continues with it's many programs,
some of which are the inspection and testing of cross
connection control devices, water meter replacement,
annual inspection and maintenance of all hydrants, regu-
lar equipment maintenance and pumping station perfor-
mance testing to ensure pumping efficiency.
During 1997 the Division entered into a contract to
replace some 3,000 older water meters. When this is com-
pleted, 65% of the meters will be capable of being read
electronically without having to enter the building. We
hope to complete this upgrade of the remaining meters
during 1998.
At the July, 1997 Special Town Meeting, voters au-
thorized the transfer of existing funds for the construc-
tion of a new Water Division headquarters facility, located
in front of the spray irrigation field on Buck Island Road.
Construction began in August and work is scheduled to
be completed in the Fall of 1998. This facility is designed
to house both the administrative and operational func-
tions of the division.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the
professionalism, dedication and hard work by the em-
ployees of the Yarmouth Water Division.
I would also like to thank all the Departments, Divi-
sions and Agencies of the town and the citizens of
Yarmouth for their support and assistance during 1997.
OTHER COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENTS
Report of the Barnstable County
Department of Health
and the Environment
Established under a special act of legislature in 1926,
the Barnstable County Department of Health and Envi-
ronment (BCDHE) continues to be the only County Health
Department in Massachusetts. Comprehensive services
are provided to the residents and the 15 towns of Cape
Cod through the program elements of public health ad-
ministration, environmental health, water quality testing
laboratory, state and federal grants as well as agreements
for contractual services.
Especially noteworthy as an example of successful
regional services has been the state -funded Septic Sys-
tem Repair Program. Considered to be a failure in other
areas of Massachusetts, the 10 million dollar program to
assist low to moderate income homeowners meet Title 5
requirements has flourished in Barnstable County. By
pooling administrative funds, for the 10 eligible towns on
Cape Cod, a full time coordinator was hired along with
legal assistance which successfully allowed the repair of
over 150 septic systems and committed all of the
$900,000 in the state funds. Efforts are now underway to
phase in the second round of the state funding under the
new Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bet-
terment Septic System Repair Program.
Another regional service which has been especially
active this past year is the Water Quality Testing Labora-
tory. Town agencies such as Boards of Health, Water
Departments and Departments of Public Works rely
heavily on the Laboratory to meet their water quality test-
ing requirements. State landfill closure monitoring regu-
lations have created a heavy demand upon the Labora-
tory to help towns determine impacts to groundwater
quality from landfill pollutants. Also, the Massachusetts
Military Reservation (MMR) has utilized the Laboratory to
track groundwater plumes. A major project underway at
the MMR involving the Laboratory is he monitoring of a
new plume in Mashpee, which has contaminated cran-
berry bogs with ethylene dibromide.
The office of the Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Con-
trol Program was moved this past year from Indepen-
dence Park, Hyannis to the Barnstable Superior Court-
house in an office area adjoining the BCDHE. The state -
funded Tobacco Program has become a vital part of the
BCDHE in an effort to address adverse health outcomes
from the use of tobacco products, particularly lung cancer.
The Department remains active with efforts to study
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and prevent the high incidence of cancer affecting Cape
Cod residents. The staff have assisted the Silent Spring
Institute through participation with the Advisory Panel and
by providing environmental data generated by the De-
partment. The Silent Spring Institute is a private non-profit
research agency studying the high incidence of breast
cancer on Cape Cod. The Department also administered
the Wampanoag Chronic Disease Prevention Program to
prevent cancer and heart disease among Native Ameri-
can Wampanoags.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
While continuing, as in the past, with support for
routine inspecting services to the Towns in Barnstable
County, the Department continued this year to refine and
develop its programs in areas vital to the protection of
groundwater and the public health. This year saw the
continued development of the underground fuel storage
tanks program (with renewed efforts to assist homeowners
in dealing with residential tanks), prevention control of
releases from the use of hazardous materials (including
many environmental audits and recommendation to
towns), education, outreach and research on on-site sep-
tic systems (including alternative septic systems). Moni-
toring in support of various closure plans for landfills con-
tinued and was expanded. Public health programs for
rabies control, lead poisoning prevention and commu-
nity sanitation continued, while capabilities for the de-
tection of indoor air quality problems were newly devel-
oped.
TITLE 5 AND
ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Once thought of as a temporary solution for waste-
water management. The on-site septic system (or "Title
5") septic system has evolved into a long-term solution
to meet much of Barnstable County's wastewater dis-
posal needs. This has placed added emphasis on the
need to provide training on both the traditional septic
systems, and the newer alternative on-site septic sys-
tems. To meet these needs, the Department continues to
develop and administer a correspondence course for
Board of Health members, expanding upon a grant from
the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protec-
tion. The course takes board members through the ba-
sics of on-site wastewater treatment through the admin-
istration of this rather complex environmental code.
To inform Boards of Health regarding alternative on-
site septic system technology, the Department, under joint
grants from the Massachusetts Bays Project, EPA, and
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management compiled a
compendium of information taken from our newsletter.
The document provides valuable information on waste-
water treatment processes, and technologies available
to meet the various challenges of placing septic systems
in environmentally sensitive areas. The document has a
user-friendly format, and contains permitting information
that every Board should know. It has been distributed to
all Boards of Health, Conservation Commissions, librar-
ies, Planning Boards, and many engineers and contrac-
tors. In addition to its distribution, individual meetings with
Boards of Health are in progress to describe the intricacies
of alternative septic system technologies and applications.
Still in the planning phase is a testing facility for al-
ternative on-site septic system technologies to be located
at the Massachusetts Military Reservation. This project
is a cooperative venture with the Buzzards Bay Project
and the Center for Marine Science and Technology at the
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. As the project
develops, we are expanding to include the University of
Rhode Island Wastewater Training Facility and the New
England Interstate Water Pollution Control Federation.
These organizations will enable a much more active out-
reach to local Boards of Health. The project calls for a
testing of, at minimum, six different technologies that can
be applied to on-site wastewater treatment.
The Department continued its involvement with
monitoring the performance of alternative septic systems
Cape -wide under a variety of grants. While the primary
emphasis of monitoring in the past has been nutrients,
this year the Department has developed and is imple-
menting a sampling protocol to determine the treatment
of alternative on-site septic systems relative to patho-
gens, including viruses. This newer initiative recognizes the
tendency of our coarser -textured soils to offer less treat-
ment for these biological components of our wastewater.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST)
PROGRAM
Since 1987, the Department's underground storage
tank (UST) program has made great strides in protecting
our groundwater resources from the threat of contami-
nation by fuel products. The program has two areas of
focus: "commercial" and "residential". Commercial tanks
are those regulated under state and federal laws enforced
by the local Fire Departments. These tanks are located at
service stations, marinas, golf courses, contractors yards,
etc. and usually store gasoline of diesel fuel. The tanks
referred to as residential are used to store heating oil for
consumptive use on premises and are exempt from state/
federal testing regulations.
RABIES PREVENTION
Another year has passed, and the Rabies Oral Vac-
cine Barrier along the Cape Cod Canal has continued its
success at preventing Rabies from affecting Cape Cod.
The Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and
the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in 1993,
proposed the Rabies Oral Vaccine Barrier. The purpose
of this project is to study the feasibility of distributing an
oral Rabies vaccine around a geographical element like
the Cape Cod Canal for preventing the Mid -Atlantic Strain
of Raccoon Rabies from affecting Cape Cod. Seven
rounds of baiting have been completed since the initial
round was conducted in October, 1994.
The vaccine barrier has increased in size since the
first round of baiting to 5 miles north and 2 miles south of
the Cape Cod Canal. This increase in area was to pro-
vide more of a buffer zone between the Towns of Wareham
and Plymouth, which have had animals test positive for
Rabies on Cape Cod. The vaccine has been actively
tested since the beginning of FY96 when the first case of
Rabies was identified in the Wareham portion of the zone.
To date, not one case of the Mid -Atlantic Strain of Rac-
coon Rabies has been identified in Barnstable County.
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To further protect the Cape from Rabies, a protocol
was established to use a process called spot baiting in
areas where an animal with Rabies may have been iden-
tified. A number of baits have been stored in a mid -Cape
location to be available for distribution in an area outside
the vaccine zone should an isolated case of Rabies arise.
Permission has been granted by most of the towns of
Cape Cod should a situation like this occur.
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION
This program is responsible for providing lead poi-
soning prevention services to the 21 municipalities that
are part of Barnstable, Nantucket and Dukes Counties.
The program is broken down into components, environ-
mental and educational. The number of environmental
investigations of lead poisoned children and lead elevated
children in Barnstable County rose significantly in com-
parison to FY96. These increases also resulted in more
appearances before Orleans, Barnstable and Falmouth
District Courts. C & ILPPP continued to provide the ser-
vice area with inspector audits, illegal deleading investi-
gations, tenant inspections, day care inspections and
health agent trainings.
Activities
Lead Paint Inspections
Lead Poisonings
Illegal Deleading Investigations
Inspector Audits
Court Appearances
Day Care Inspections
Children with Elevated Levels
Number
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6
4
11
6
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MERCURY RECYCLING PROGRAM
This has been a busy year for the Mercury Recy-
cling Program. Kathleen Horgan worked to organize this
region and educate the participants as to the necessity
of recycling mercury containing items. It was a period of
learning as well as when Kathleen met with employees
from different communities, understanding their financial
concerns while trying to impress upon then the unten-
able risk to the environment that would occur if we were
to continue on our current path. In the next year, we are
looking forward to increasing our volume at each pick-up
and ensure our credibility with those that are just begin-
ning to accept that this program is now a reality.
WATER QUALITY TESTING LABORATORY
Throughout the year, the Water Quality Laboratory
continued to pursue its goal of protecting the public health
from exposure to environmental contaminants through
monitoring of Cape Cod's drinking water supplies,
groundwater and surface water. The productivity of the
Laboratory can be measured in the number of samples
received for analysis. This number increased from 25,420
in FY96 to 28,390 in FY97. Some of the projects that high-
light the goal of the Laboratory include surface water sam-
pling in the four towns that surround the Massachusetts
Military Reservation (MMR), the analysis for the 21 E as-
sessment of the area around the Barnstable Municipal
Airport, the monitoring well analysis for the majority of
the Cape's municipal landfills, and the analysis of the
majority of the Cape's public drinking water regulatory
monitoring.
CAPE COD REGIONAL
TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM
The Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program
(CCRTCP) began its fourth year, Fiscal Year (FY) 1997, as
a grant administered by the Barnstable County Depart-
ment of Health and Environment (BCDHE) on July 1, 1996.
The CCRTCP is the start of a statewide effort, under the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Tobacco
Control Program, to develop an educational and regula-
tory program to inform the public about the dangers of
tobacco and secondhand smoke and to eliminate youth
access to tobacco products.
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Various activities for youth were sponsored by
CCRTCP during FY97 to raise children's awareness about
the dangers of tobacco and secondhand smoke.
Smokefree Cards were distributed throughout the region
to children who signed a smoke-free pledge. The
Smokefree Cards offered discounts to the children buy-
ing merchandise and/or food at various smokefree es-
tablishments, museums, and other retail outlets for up to
one year. Middle schools and high schools were also of-
fered the option of using special guest speakers includ-
ing: Bob Bigelow, a former Celtics player who focuses
on the danger of smokeless tobacco; Pam Laffin, a 26
year old lung transplant recipient who began smoking at
the age of 10; and, Bob Mehrman, former Boston radio
broadcaster who lost his larynx and subsequently his
career to throat cancer. Many of our schools take advan-
tage of these free speakers and children respond posi-
tively to the messages and life experiences of these in-
teresting individuals.
The CCRTCP staff continues to offer their smoking
cessation program, "No Butts About It," free of charge to
all residents of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Wareham. The
program assists smokers who are trying to quit while
monitoring weight gains and dealing with stress levels.
The program is offered in connection with other programs
on Cape Cod to provide alternatives to residents need-
ing assistance when trying to quit using tobacco of all
types. During the past 12 months, CCRTCP has had 132
participants in their "No Butts About It Program."
Compliance checks were conducted on a regular
basis in 12 of our 17 towns, some more than once. In
conjunction with local police departments, and with the
assistance of volunteer teens, ages 14-17, staff conducted
routine checks of tobacco retail establishments to test
their compliance with the law prohibiting the sale of to-
bacco products to minors. Of the 301 tobacco vendors
checked, 78% were in compliance with the law, while
22% (67) sold illegally to a minor. Ongoing compliance
checks will be regularly scheduled in the future, with par-
ticular focus on towns not checked during the current
fiscal year and those out of compliance multiple times.
Respectfully submitted,
Stetson R. Hall, MPH, RS
County Health Officer
Report of the
Cable Advisory Committee
The Town of Yarmouth's cable provider changed
from TCI Cablevision of Cape Cod to Continental
Cablevision of Massachusetts, Inc. to US West Media
Group (Media One) as a result of a two step process in
1996. The transfer of control of the license was based on
four criteria only as stipulated by State Statute:
a. transferee's management experience;
b. transferee's technical expertise;
c. transferee's financial capability; and
d. transferee's legal ability.
The two transfers were approved by the Board of
Selectmen, the Town's issuing authority, on June 25 and
September 24, 1996.
In 1997, the Town of Yarmouth entered into the thirty
month renewal window for the negotiation of a succes-
sor contract with the new cable provider, Media One. As
a result, our provider was notified that we would be form-
ing a consortium with several other Cape communities
to realize some efficiency and economies of scale during
the negotiation process. The towns involved in the con-
sortium are: Chatham, Dennis, Mashpee, Provincetown,
Truro, Wellfleet and Yarmouth. Yarmouth alone has ap-
proximately 12,700 subscribers. The consortium repre-
sents 35,000 subscribers. The coordinator of the consor-
tium is Yarmouth's Assistant Town Administrator Joellen
Daley.
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Also in 1997, the ascertainment process com-
menced. The purpose of the ascertainment process is to
gather information prior to negotiation of the successor
contract with Media One. Two informational meetings
were held for the members of the consortium in August
and September. The first related to Technology and the
second related to Public, Educational and Government
(P.E.G.) Access.
In 1998, the Cable Advisory Committee will con-
tinue assisting the Town with the ascertainment process,
which should conclude by June or July. Subscribers should
watch the local newspaper and media sources for informa-
tion on how they can provide input. Any questions should
be directed to the Town Administrator's Office.
The Committee would like to thank Chairman Don
Thompson for his service. Don resigned in 1997. His in-
put and dedication to the Committee was appreciated
and will be missed.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Thompson, Chairman
Lawrence Carmerlengo
Gerald Garnick
Louis Grimaldi, Jr.
Bruce Millen
Jeff Peden
',
Report of the Cape Cod Regional
Technical High School District
We extend our gratitude to the members of the com-
munities in our district, once again, who have given us
the the opportunity to be of service. Several major projects
were completed for district towns that afforded a consid-
erable savings for the taxpayers. We were privileged to
serve a multitude of district residents by providing ser-
vices in Auto Collision Technology, Auto Technology, Car-
pentry, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Elec-
trical, Electronics, Graphic Arts, HeatingNentilation/ Air
Conditioning, Horticulture, Marine Mechanics, Masonry,
Painting and Decorating, Plumbing and Welding, enabling
our students to refine their skills while instilling pride in
their accomplishments which is the ultimate goal of vo-
cational technical education. We provided the following
specific services to the Town of Yarmouth: landscape de-
sign and planting at the Station Avenue Elementary School.
There was an increase in enrollment from past years
and hopefully this upswing will continue. We have en-
tered into a joint services agreement with the Harwich
Public Schools to hire and share the costs of a computer/
technology coordinator for the new school year. A com-
puter repair program was implemented as part of our elec-
tronics program and we have continued to upgrade tech-
nology in the school with computers, training and staff.
Our facility has been renovated at minimum expense to
the district by doing some of the work ourselves. Shops
were enlarged and our welding program was moved. Our
Dental Assistant Program graduated its first class and all
the graduates were placed in jobs in their field.
As is our usual practice, we utilized the facility to
full cpacity this summer by providing academic makeup
and enrichment classes for high school and middle school
students in the Lower Cape Creative Enrichment Program
in conjunction with Chatham, Nauset and Harwich. Addi-
tionally, there were approximately 90 students in the Job
Training and Employment Corporation Program; 50 stu-
dents from grades 5, 6, and 7 in the Summer Exploratory
Program vocational venture; and 12 students in the Work
Experience Program. We also had a Life Skills Program,
an Adult Evening Program; a Soccer Camp, and the an-
nual Quilt Show.
Community Education and Training Programs de-
veloped and managed funds derived from grants, tuition,
and fees, which were expended in services, equipment,
and resources for the students of Cape Cod Tech and
the youth and adult members of our sending towns. Cape
Cod Tech is also involved in a School -to -Careers Part-
nership for Cape Cod and the Islands; and a Tech Prep
Program through Cape Cod Community College where
we also have a Horticulture Certificate Program.
Two of our Culinary Arts students were selected by
the Massachusetts Maritime Academy to participate in
their annual cruise on the Patriot State to the Caribbean.
Our students won one gold, ten silver and ten bronze
medals in the Vocational Industrial Club of America (VICA)
State Competition and the gold winner (sophomore Ma-
rine Mechanic) competed at the National Finals. Four of
our 1997 graduates will be attending two-year public
colleges; nine will be attending four-year public colleges;
five will be attending four-year private colleges; six will
be attending advanced technical schools and 49 students
have entered the work field.
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On behalf of the School Committee, our twenty-sec-
ond graduating class, and the students, faculty and staff
of Cape Cod Tech, we thank you for your support of vo-
cational technical education.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Farson
Francis P. Kidwell
Current School Committee Members
from the Town of Yarmouth
Report of the
Yarmouth Cultural Council
The Yarmouth Cultural Council is a local agency
supported by monies from the Massachusetts Cultural
Council for the purpose of financial encouragement to
those individuals and/or organizations involved in the arts
and humanities on Cape Cod, and particularly in the Town
of Yarmouth.
Each summer, grant applications are made avail-
able at Town Hall together with instructions on what types
of projects are funded, deadline dates, and other perti-
nent information regarding the application process. We
encourage the residents of Yarmouth to apply for these
grants. The Cultural Council meets the second Wednes-
day of every month at Town Hall, and welcomes commu-
nity input and suggestions as to how better to serve the
cultural needs of the Town.
The grant applications that have been approved by
the Yarmouth Cultural Council for the 1998 season are as
follows:
• Mattacheese Middle School will attend a perfor-
mance at the Zeiterion Theater.
• Transportation will be paid for Laurence MacArthur
students to attend a performance at the Zeiterion Theater.
• Yarmouth Town Libraries will receive partial fund-
ing for two programs at their "Storyfest '98."
• M.E. Small Elementary School will receive partial
funding for a performance by John Farrell, Storyteller.
• Zeiterion Theater will receive partial funding for
School -Time Performances at Cape Cod Community
College.
• Cape Cod Art Association will receive partial fund-
ing to support their Golden Jubilee Celebration.
• Oversoul Theater will receive partial funding for a per-
formance of "Jazz, Funk & Folklore" at the Yarmouth Library.
• Cape Cod Chamber Ensemble will perform In -
School Concerts for Yarmouth elementary school stu-
dents.
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• Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra will perform a
concert for under served populations in Yarmouth under
their "Project Reach," date, time and audience group to
be announced.
• Salt Wind Poets will stage an open reading at the
South Yarmouth Library.
• Yarmouth Historical Society will be reimbursed for
restoration & preservation of old photographs and dis-
plays.
• Station Avenue Elementary School will be given a
teaching seminar by Mark Horvath on the archaeology of
Yarmouth.
• Karen Glickman will present "Deaf Awareness and
You" at the South Yarmouth Library.
• Women Creating to sponsor various art exhibits
throughout the Cape and islands.
• John Root for a concert at the Yarmouth Senior
Center.
In 1997, The Massachusetts Cultural Council chal-
lenged the Yarmouth Cultural Council with the promise
of matching additional funds if the YCC raised funds on
its own. We are currently exploring ways of doing so. We
are sponsoring an art exhibit in August '98 at C-3TV, de-
tails of which will be announced in local press releases.
Once again, we encourage community input, and look
forward to a productive year in 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Mitchell, Co -Chair
Barbara Montiero, Co -Chair
Francine Allanbrook
Anne Ford
Eleanor Feri-Jones
Viola Holmgren
Mary McDonough
Jeffrey Peden
Barbara Rockefeller
Valerie Schultz
Sharon Wimer
Report of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional Study Committee
The D -Y School Committee, voting 4-2 in February,
1996, adopted a $30.1 million budget for 1996-97, a 10%
increase over the previous fiscal year. The Dennis assess-
ment was set at $9.6 million and for Yarmouth it was $14
million. Later, voters in Yarmouth rejected the proposed
budget three times and in Dennis it was defeated twice.
Clearly, the budget process was broken. As the School
Committee struggled in the Spring and Summer months
to bring the budget within the Proposition 2 1/2 cap, Se-
lectmen in Dennis and Yarmouth decided to appoint a
study committee to consider ways to "reform the budget
process, including the preparation of policies and spe-
cial legislation."
This report identifies a number of problems dis-
closed to the Committee in lengthy discussions with the
School Committee, Selectmen in both towns, the town's
finance committees, District and town administrative of-
ficers, and local legislators. Two public forums were also
held and information was gathered from off Cape two -
town school districts. The report presents a plan of ac-
tion containing 30 recommendations applicable to the
problems noted below:
1. Problem: The existing school budget process lacks
a web of effective and trusting relationships, espe-
cially among the Towns and District elected and ap-
pointed officials.
Action: There is a need to establish an effective com-
munication process in the budget cycle that is based
upon mutual trust and unity. While our Study Com-
mittee has noted a recent positive change in the
process, the needed web of effective and trusting
relationships must be institutionalized. Further, in the
budget process there is a need for elected and ap-
pointed officers to meet early and collegially to de-
termine the allocation of available funds.
2. Problem: The District and the towns are competing
each fiscal year for a fair share of locally generated
revenue. The School Committee, pursuing its mis-
sion to ensure quality education for all the District's
students, does not seem always to recognize the
impact of the "taxable willingness factor" - the level
of funding that the taxpayers in the two towns are
willing to support.
Action: The Town and District Administrators should
develop and implement a working formula to esti-
mate future revenues for the District based on the
Municipal Revenue Growth Factor and both towns
need to be certain that the District has access to
crucial fiscal data that is timely, relevant and in a
form that is conducive to school budget formula-
tion.
3. Problem: The District has focused in the past on a
program -driven budget while the Towns have used
revenue -driven budgets.
Action: Recently adopted District budget prepara-
tion guidelines have seemingly moved the District
toward greater harmony with the towns' budgeting
methods, but even more change is needed, includ-
ing greater reliance on non -tax revenue.
4. Problem: The Towns and the District have had quite
different approaches to the budget process with,
for example, finance committees engaged in key
reviews of town department requests. Considerable
town budget data is also made available to voters
at town meetings.
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Action: The Towns and the District should, where it
makes sense to do so, adhere to similar budgeting
guidelines. Moreover, the District needs to be more
sensitive to the impact of its assessments.
5. Problem: The District budget process, unlike the
Towns, lacks a key independent review component.
Action: A school district finance committee should
be established to provide for independent review of
the District budget and to offer advice and counsel
as appropriate.
6. Problem: Because the District budget is set earlier
than State Aid allocations are reported, later prob-
lems arise in the process of determining accurate
tax assessments to the towns.
Action: Both towns should schedule their Annual
Town Meetings late in May.
7. Problem: Many citizens at the annual town meet-
ings in both towns lack adequate information about
District budget priorities, their financial implications,
or other important budget data essential to an in-
formed vote on the District budget.
Action: The School Committee should put greater
reliance on public input into the budget process by
scheduling district -wide forums and by furnishing
more information about the budget at town meet-
ings.
8. Problem: Proposition 2 1/2 ended fiscal autonomy
for the District and at the same time limited, except
by means of a voter -approved override, any increase
in the amount of funds available from property taxes.
Action: The School Committee has ultimate respon-
sibility to persuade voters in both towns about the
merits of school budget overrides. The towns should
schedule overrides approved by Town Meetings.
Both towns should also seek simultaneous sched-
uling in holding overrides.
9. Problem: There is strong public disdain for a dis-
trict -wide meeting as provided in Mass. General
Laws, Chapter 71, the remaining action permitted
by law when overrides have been defeated.
Action: Chapter 71, Section 16B, MGL, should be
amended to delete reference to a district -wide meet-
ing and instead provide for a district -wide binding
referendum.
10. Problem: The towns generate sizable pools of sur-
plus revenue by conservatively estimating probable
revenue each fiscal year from various sources, in-
cluding State Aid.
Action: Surplus revenue or free cash produced es-
sentially by underestimating anticipated income from
all sources should be shared by the Towns and the
District on an equitable basis.
11. Problem: The School District is seen among some
as lacking sufficient autonomy adequately to pro-
vide educational service and, at the same time, to
generate necessary revenue. Additionally, the Edu-
cation Reform Act of 1993 essentially mandates the
way in which the District will fund education, calling
for the delivery of "quality public education," by set -
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ting minimum spending levels - a foundation bud-
get; and by distributing minimal State Aid to the Dis-
trict, substantially below levels available to off -Cape
school districts.
Action: The Committee does not believe legislation
should be passed giving the School District the
power to raise taxes for school purposes. Rather,
local efforts should be encouraged to build coali-
tions among other towns and districts on Cape Cod
to bring about needed changes in the State School
Aid Formula and to end blatant discriminatory dis-
tribution of State School Aid to the District.
Future Review Provision:
To ensure that this report produces the maximum
benefit to each Town and to the District, we recom-
mend that a future review date be set twelve months
from this date to review all actions taken and any
actions that need to be taken.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurence Barber, Yarmouth
Thomas Butler, Yarmouth
Charles Hart, Yarmouth
I. Carleton Luke, Yarmouth, Chairman
Myra Suchenicz, Yarmouth
Robert Creeden, Dennis
Joel Crowell, Dennis
Alden Grove, Dennis
Henry Kelley, Dennis
Raymond Urquhart, Dennis
Robert Lawton, Ex -Officio
Stephen Lombard, Ex -Officio
Report of the
Government Oversight Committee
The Government Oversight Committee has had a
very gratifying year. After four years of intensive research;
interviews with other towns who had "home rule char-
ters," dissecting those same charters and selecting vari-
ous sections of those documents which we found perti-
nent. We had interviews with heads of our Town's de-
partments, interviews with members of the voting public
at large, interviews with local and state politicians, and
town business groups. We also appeared before these
business groups during their meetings and sought their
input. We attended other social groups and clubs, dis-
cussing the pros and cons of Home Rule and its ramifi-
cations. Our Board and the Board of Selectmen did not
always see "eye to eye" on some of the fine points of the
charter, but after a year's give and take, with both sides
making concessions to their positions, we reached a fi-
nal conclusion which was in the best interest of Yarmouth.
Our final recommendations to the voters and the Board
of Selectmen regarding the proposal for the adoption of
a "Home Rule Charter" for the Town of Yarmouth were ap-
proved by those voters attending the 1997 town meeting.
The Legislature, thanks to constant pressure by our
Representative, Thomas George, gave their approval to
the Town of Yarmouth's Charter which was presented to
the Town by Rep. Thomas George at the Town Hall on
Veterans' Day 1997. The voters at town meeting will now
be able to change their by-laws without seeking the ap-
proval of the Legislature. "Home Rule" is good!
The Oversight Committee is now working on two
immediate projects. The first is to obtain an ambulance,
which will be stationed in the Yarmouthport Fire Station,
for quicker response to a north side medical emergency.
A conservative estimate for medical calls to fire calls is
over 30 to 1. It follows that the Fire Department will have
to convert its primary purpose from fire fighting to medi-
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cal responses. Chief Brown and the members of our Fire
Department are well aware of their new role and are in
the process of making the necessary changes.
The second project is looking into the feasibility of
having our town elections moved to the month of No-
vember, when the state and federal elections take place.
This will give us a larger participation of voters for local
issues and elective offices by virtue of greater numbers
turning out for elections at that time. It will also give the
newly elected officials, especially the Selectmen, a few
months in office to gain a little experience before partici-
pating in our town meeting. Moving the election time will
also save us many thousands of dollars by cutting out
our early elections which are so embarrassingly attended.
We are also concerned about our former outdoor
movie land which we took by eminent domain and are
just letting sit there, unproductive and not paying any taxes
as a prime piece of property should. There must be a
good use that this property can be turned into. Give us
your ideas. We meet at Town Hall every third Monday of
the month.
The Government Oversight Committee is appointed
by the Town Moderator and is responsible to him, per
order of the voters at town meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Mazzur, Chairman
Americo Poliseno
Richard Brenner
Dr. James Hall
Jack Rhynd
John Braginton-Smith
Stanley Billings
Bernard Nugent
Gen. R.F. Zeoli
Report of the
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board is an advisory board to the
Board of Selectmen. It is comprised of five members, one
of whom is appointed by the Finance Committee. The
Board's duties are to review and recommend the follow-
ing to the Board of Selectmen:
1. The establishment of policies, procedures and regu-
lations, as it deems necessary for non-union per-
sonnel;
2. The appropriate content and format of all existing
job descriptions, as well as all new positions based
on job content;
3. Suggested in the Miscellaneous Compensation
Schedule for seasonal positions; and
4. Other related duties as assigned by the Board of
Selectmen.
The Personnel Board completed the following
projects during 1997. It should be noted that many of
these projects were discussed at more than one meet-
ing, as additional information was sometimes needed
before the board took action.
1. Reviewed the reorganization in the Golf Division of
the Department of Community Services, which re-
sulted in the following: the addition of the position
of a second full-time Golf Superintendent, a full-time
Assistant Golf Director and a full-time Principal De-
partment Assistant. The position of Assistant Golf
Superintendent was reviewed and changed to Golf
Maintenance Supervisor.
2. A part-time pooled Department Assistant I was es-
tablished for the Department of Natural Resources,
Council on Aging and Libraries.
3. Re -reviewed the position of H.U.D. Grant Coordi-
nator/Economic Development Assistant.
4. Reviewed and approved the grade assigned to the
position of Water Service Technician II.
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5. Reviewed and re -graded the position of Water Ser-
vice Technician III/Heavy Equipment Operator.
6. Reviewed and approved the grade assigned to the
position of Department Assistant II.
7. Reviewed and re -graded the position of Appraisal
Assistant.
8. Reviewed the reorganization in the Department of
Municipal Finance which resulted in the following:
the reassignment of the two positions of Depart-
ment Assistant II to Principal Department Assistant
in the Accounting Division; and the reassignment of
one of the three positions of Department Assistant
II to Financial Assistant in the Collecting Division.
9. Amended the pay rates of the following positions
on the Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule: Golf
Department Seasonal Staff; Police Summer Desk
Officers; Parks Booth Attendant; Seasonal Laborer
and Laborer Supervisor; Recreation Lifeguard I, Life-
guard II, and Head Lifeguard; Recreation Tennis and
Sailing Instructors and Beach Director; Natural Re-
sources Head Wharfinger and Water Quality Biolo-
gist.
10. Reviewed and updated the Personnel Policy Guide-
lines.
During 1997, the new Personnel Study was imple-
mented. The Personnel Board looks forward to adminis-
tering the new system in the years to come. The Study
was important as it updated the job descriptions for Town
personnel as a result of the 1995 reorganization. In addi-
tion, it provided a new tool to measure employee pro-
ductivity and performance. The new performance ap-
praisal system will go into effect in 1998.
The Personnel Board meets monthly or as needed
at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The public is invited to attend
the meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty -Jane Burkhardt, Chairman
Paul Cahill
Richard Dee
Andrew Hillier
John Mullen
Report of the Recycling and
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The activity of the committee in 1997 centered on
the closure of the Landfill, the reconfiguration of the resi-
dential drop off area, and the recycling and disposal of
solid waste generated in the Town.
RASWAC kept informed on the scheduling and
progress of the Landfill Closure/Re-Use Project. The com-
mittee reviewed the monthly progress reports made to
the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
and maintained an awareness of activity of the many con-
tractors involved in bringing this massive project to a
timely conclusion. In all aspects of the project, RASWAC
found a conscientious and professional dedication to
completion of the project.
RASWAC also stayed involved in the evaluation of
the many changes being made in the solid waste drop off
area. It was necessary to closely coordinate changes in
the traffic patterns and drop off locations to help con-
tractor activity in the golf course, playing fields, and cap-
ping stay on time. The traffic pattern has proven to work
well. The residential drop off system and containers have
been modified in response to day to day evaluations of
performance. This fluid situation will continue to be up-
dated as needed to meet constantly changing conditions.
RASWAC participated in a meeting with the Health
Department and Park Division to address the problem of
illegal disposal of solid waste in the barrels at the Town's
parks and beaches. This activity has placed a burden on
Park Division resources and has posed a general health
risk. RASWAC made a number of corrective suggestions
to the Board of Selectmen and several were adopted,
such as modifying rental applications and selling books
of five coupon tickets for the drop off area.
RASWAC supported the modification of Town regu-
lations to permit closing on a low activity holiday period
and to limit the size of trucks using residential stickers.
RASWAC members kept informed on solid waste
disposal activity in many areas, in particular the active
membership in the Barnstable County Solid Waste Com-
mittee and the Council of SEMASS Communities. We also
kept up on recycling activities and requirements of the
Massachusetts DEP and the UMASS Extension Service.
We assisted in evaluating the Massachusetts Recycling
Incentive Plan and reached the conclusion that additional
costs would negate any potential benefits. We also sup-
ported the Cape Cod Commission in their evaluation of
excessive DEP regulations.
The Town participated in the "Recycle America" pro-
gram by prominent display of recycling posters and dis-
tribution of pamphlets on recycling.
The Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Commit-
tee continued to experience a shortage of members,
which hampered activity. We were also saddened by the
death of its newest member, Charles Carter.
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Respectfully submitted,
Joseph R. Sarnosky, Chairman
James Carlaw
Peter Homer
George Morgenroth
Report of the Yarmouth
Scholarship Fund Committee
Pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 712 of Massachu-
setts General Laws, the Yarmouth Board of Selectmen
created a Yarmouth Scholarship Fund to benefit college -
bound Yarmouth students.
Funds were raised from the following sources in
1997:
• $5,500 from Yarmouth taxpayers who voluntary
contributed to the fund when they paid their property tax
and water bills;
• $500 from the Cape Cod Bank and Trust;
• $1,000 from the Davenport Company;
• $7,200 from the Green Company of Yarmouthport
which sponsors an annual golf tournament to benefit from
the Frederick E. Howes Trust Fund.
Applications are completed by any college -bound
Yarmouth student who is in need of financial assistance.
These applications are reviewed by the five -member
Scholarship Fund Committee which screens the applica-
tions for financial need, academic achievement, involve-
ment in school/community activities; and any other fac-
tors deemed relevant by the Committee.
The Committee selected the following Yarmouth
residents for scholarships in 1997:
$ 250 Recipients: Roberta Tambascia, Charlaine Drew.
$ 500 Recipients: Adrian Boyle; Darlene Schrand;
Jeffrey Cutting; Jessica Klein; Matthew Ducharme; Jared
Johnson, James Hagemeister; Geoffrey Allanbrook;
Michael Walsh; Audrey Redfield; Kerry De Azevedo;
Kristen Shaughnessy.
$ 750 Recipients: Brett Holmes; Katrina Picarriello;
Kieren Brenner; Joanna Joy Duncan; Courtney Garcia;
Nathaniel Beach.
$ 1,000 Recipients: Marshall Lovelette; Kristin Scott;
David Fleming; Brian Fleming; Lynne Strobl; Kurt
Svoboda; David Svoboda.
$1,500 Recipients: Ian Cadillac; Deirdre Brenner;
Katherine Philla; Carolyn Cole.
All student displayed a commitment to both their
school and community. We wish them well in pursuing
their goals.
The following Yarmouth taxpayers contributed to the
1997 Scholarship Fund and were willing to have their
names published; we appreciate their generosity:
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Donald Adamson; Barbara Ahearn; Mark E. Ahern;
Zita Ahern; Douglas Aker; John Albee; William & Janice
Albert; James Alibrio; Arthur & Francine Allanbrook; Ri-
chard Allely, Robert Amesbury; Dr. Peter Amorosi; John
& Elly Anasis; Marie Anderson; Edith Andrews; Charles &
Virginia S. Applegate; R. Stuart Armstrong; Audino; R.C.
& Patricia Austin; Ann M. Aylmer; Richard M. & Mary B.
Aylward.
Ann Baidi; Katherine H. Bankart; Laurence L & Lucia
F. Barber; Ralph Barcroft; Robert I. & Janet F. Barrack -
Stone; Robert & Joan Barrett; Arthur & Joan Bayer; Paul
& Anne Bean; Robert R. Bears; Perkins & Nancy Beaudry;
Edward & Luz Bennett; Metha Bergenstahl; Mary A.
Bergin -Laxton; Ernest & Irene Bergstrom; Morton Berlan;
Ralph & Jane Berling; Fred & Margery Bernard; C.F. &
Jeanne Bernhardt; Carole Bernier; Jean Berry; Mary
Louise Biggin; Judith & Wilfred Bigl; Blue Rock Heights
Assn.; Arthur E. Bogden; James & Linda Bogle; Alice &
Noel Bonacci; John & Donna Bowman; Steve & Anna
Bowser; Evelyn & John C. Boyden; Julia Boyle; Helena
Bozadjian; Allen D. Bragdon; Ralph S. Braudy; Henrietta
Braunstein; Richard Brenner; James Brett; Kathleen
Briggs; Lee & Dorothy Britton; James & Marcia Brophy;
Karen Brown; Mary Brown; James E. & Maureen A. Bruce;
Paul & Pauline Burdett; Dennis & Margaret Burke; Doris
L. Burke; Brian M. & Cynthia A. Burns; Nancy C. Butler;
Rosalie V. Butler.
Eugenia S. Caddell; Ronald & Alison Cadillac; Peter
Cafano; Anthony Calabrese; John Callahan; Joseph &
Elisa Callahan; Doris Campbell; Cape Cod Dental Health
Ctr., Ann Carriere; James F. Carron, Richard &Ann Carroll;
Paul K. Carter; Antonio & Maria Carvalho; Robert A.
Carvalho; Casarano; John B. & Frances M. Casey; George
F. & Dorothy J. Cassell; Cataldo; Cavander; William &
Debra Chapman; Dr. Benson & Selma Charif; M. Earl &
Margaret Chase; Harry Chouljian; Rita Church; Salvadore
& Aura Ciccotto; Madelyn Clancy; Dorothy M. Clark; Ed
Clark; Jannet Clifford; Helen Clory; Coastal Audio Visu-
als; Coburn; Barbara & Julia Cody; George & Mary Col-
lard; Barbara C. Collucci; George & Catherine Conlon;
Frances Connors; Joseph Conroy; Maria King
Constantinidis; Peter & Patricia Cooney; Judith Cooper;
Ross & Susan Coppelman; Robert D. & Irene Cotell; Jayne
B. Cote; Richard & Patricia Coughlin; Simon & Alice
Coven; John & Marion Cox; Dorothy Coyne; Robert F.
Crane; Bainbridge Crist; Marion & Charles Cronin; Ed-
ward J. & Helen Cuneo; Thomas & Heloise Cunningham;
Marilyn Curran & Stephen Gross; Vincent Cuzziere.
Gordon & Anita Daggat; Wilma Dancik; Albert &
Theresa Jr. D'Aniello; Joseph B. Jr. & Eleanor Darby;
Randall Darwall; Jonathan S. Davis; Louise Davis; Rich-
ard & Ethel Davis; Joseph Dawley; Charles A. & Susan
Dean; Elinor Dee; Richard & Maryellen DeMello; Joseph
Dern; Anna Derzius; John J. & Bernice DeSavage;
Raymond & Joan Desioges; Lillian Devarney; Ronald &
Carol Deveaux; Raymond Dewey; Marino & Ruth
DiBonaventura; Gerard J. Digiovanni; Joseph & June Dilk;
Alice C. Dillingham; Michael Dillon; Thomas & Helen Dillon;
Mary Dimaio; Gary Dineen Hockey School; Valentina
Doncov; Dondero; Richard & Drina Donnelly; Claire
D'Onofrio; Charles & Eileen Donovan; Helen & John
Donovan; Thomas Dowler; Virginia Downing; Doris Doyle;
Gary Dragone; Francis & Barbara Dumas; Kathryn P. &
Richard A. Dunn; Erest A. & Dorothy DuQuet; Jane &
Walter Duryea; Evelyn M. Dwinnells.
C. Arthur Eddy; Richard & Alice Eliot; Doris G. Ellis;
Victor J. Enright; Judith Evans.
Richard & Joyce Faford; James & Jeannine Fallan;
Marie Farrell; Donald O. Ferguson; Robert & Margaret
Fieseler; John Fiore; Cynthia Fischer; Jeanette Fischer;
John F. Flannery; Ed Fleming; Donald & Joanne M. Flynn;
Walter J. & Barbara V. Flynn; William & Barbara Flynn;
Robert & Barbara Foisy; John & Janice Foley; Kathleen
Foley; Dr. Robert Forest; Gerald J. Fortier, Jr.; John & Jean
Fowler; Barbara Ann Fox; Lowell R. Fox; Eugene Franciosi;
James Frankel; Thomas P. Friend; Felice Friese; Alice &
Michael Frimpter; Mark Fruean.
Elliot & Maria L. Gabriel; Helen & Thomas Gaffney;
Gerald M. & Laurel Galvin; Joseph & Mary Gannon; John
& Eleanor Gaquin; Robert & Judith Garcia; William & Ann
Gard; Charles Gargaly, Sr.; Gaskell; Marie Gates; George
& Ann Gauvain; Emile J. Gauvin; Nan & Alan Gettis;
Leonard & Theresa Giambrocco; Kathleen G. Gibbons;
John Gillen; Edward F. & Eva Glacy; Nadja Globa; George
& Ann Goering; Robert & Thelma Gold; Benjamin D. &
Ellen Gordon; Gotts Music, Inc.; George W. Elaine Gow;
Elizabeth Grady; Karen Graham; Richard Gray; Green
Companies; Anne Green; Marian Greer; Elizabeth Griffin;
Helen Griffin; Fred Grobe; Aubrey & Nancy Groskopf;
Dorothy Grupposo; Albert & Catherine Guiseppe; Philip
Gunther; Helen M. Gursha.
Marguerite Hagan; Donald A. Haire; Priscilla Haley;
Morrill Hall; Joseph Halper; Francis & Elizabeth Halpin;
James Halpin; Margaret & Edward Halton; Louise Hanson;
S. Edward & Helen Harrison; Charles & Janet Hart; Rob-
ert & Lillian A. Harwood; Archie & Patricia Hayes; John &
Deborah Hays; Bernice Healy; Marion Heinemeyer; Eliza-
beth Hewlett; Carl & Hortense Hewson; Robert & Jean
Hill; Candace Hines; Herbert Hoffman; Joseph Hogan;
Pauline Holbrook; Robert & Ruth Holle; Agnes Holly; Eliza-
beth Horton; William & Beryle Howes; Diane Owen
Hughes; Yolanda Hunter; Marieluise Hutchinson.
Inn at Cape Cod; Albert Insley; Wesley & Joan
Isenberg.
Paul Jacobs; Louis & Harriet Jacobucci; Mildred
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Jansky; Aldea Jewell; Alice Johnson; Barbara Johnson;
Richard & Rosemary Johnson; William Johnson; Frank L.
& Eleanor Jones; Marjorie Jones.
Phyllis M. Kaufman; John & Beverly Kearns; Francis
Keefe; James & Geneva Kelley; Anna Kelsey; Albert &
Shirley Kenney; Robert Kessel; Muriel & Mary Kiley; Mary
Kimball; Janet & John Kinahan; Marion King; Claire &
Edmund Kling; Louise K. Knight; Andrew III & MaryAnn
Knowles; Kohnfelder; Steven Kolvenbach; Kopec; Rob-
ert & Nancy Kovar; Charles Kozlowski; Paul E. & Marjorie
Kummer.
Elaine M. LaFrance; Marie LaFrenier; Arigo & Mary
Latanzi; Michael & Eileen Lavelle; William Lavoni; Paul &
Barbara Lavrakas; Mary Lazzaro; Edith A. Leader; John
V. LeBlanc; Prof. Jurgen Lehmann; Ann Leonard; D.W.
Lillie; Richard & Marion Lindahl; Joseph A. & Karen S.
Lizzi; Joan Llewellyn; Peter Lobban; Constance Lobody;
Kethleen Loftus; Luther F. & Lucille S. Long; Richard &
Claire Lonsdale; Rubin & Gertrude Lookner; Thomas
Laughlin; Dorothy Lucey; Dorothy K. Lundahl; Herbert J.
Lyall.
William & Elois MacCallum; Susan & John
MacDonald; A. Roy & Frances Mackintosh; Rosemary
Macklin; Gilbert Macomber; Paul & Mary Mahoney; Ann
Louise Maitland; Dr. Victoria Malchar; Anne C. Malone;
Abboud & Maria Mamish; Frances Manning; Ralph E.
Mann; Vincent & Clare Mara; Leo & Frances Marcus;
Constance M. Markham; Mario & Olga Marrocco; Ralph
& Florence Marrone; Antonia Martin; Marguerite Martin;
Charles Mason; Raymond H. & Margaret Matson; Eugene
& Ruth McAlary; Helen McCarthy; Robert McClain; Jo-
seph & Doreen McColgan; Claire McCoy; William & Mary
McDonough; Barbara McEachern; Charles McFarland;
Barbara McGrath; Margaret E. McGuire; Patricia E.
McKay; William & Daphne McLean; Eleanor & George
McMahon; A. McManus; Marjorie Menconi; Helen A.
Mendes; Sarah Mesmer; Paul & Doris Micali; Ed Miller;
Mary W. Miller; Sharon Miller; Margaret Milliken; David
Montague; Leroy Moody; Richard Moore; William & Su-
san Moran; Evelyn Morin; Ralph Jr. & Ruth Mulford; E.
Wilson Mullen; Munzert; Harold N. Murphy; Walter G.
Murphy; D.M. Murray; Finbarr Murray; John G. & Mary E.
Murray; Fred Musano.
Joseph Nally; Evelyn M. Nevaras; Clover Nicholas;
Horace & Clare Nichols; Mr. & Mrs. Barrett Nichols; Jo-
seph & Celesta Nickerson; George & Catherine Nicoli;
Rachel Niemi; Stephanie A. Noel; George & Elaine Noone;
Patricia K. Noon; Remeo Noury, Richard A. & Rachael Nylen.
Carol W. O'Brien; Tom O'Brien; Daniel O'Connell;
Joseph F. & Patricia O'Connor; Exra & MaryLou Ogletree;
Kevin & Mary O'Leary; Aldina Oliver; Hubert & Mary O'Neil;
Paul & Ann O'Reilly.
Armond & Elena Palermo; Barbara Palidore; Kathryn
Parks; Mildred & Leo Partyka; William & Helen Patsios;
Alfred C. Paul; Laurence Paulhus; Donald & Ruth Paulson;
Leslie Peat; Edmond & Elizabeth Pelletier; Thomas & Jean
Pena; Guido Perera, Jr.; Frances Perry; Natalie Peterson;
Aldo & Adele Petrone; Charles & Cynthia Phippen; Rob-
ert & Shirley Pike; Robert Pollack; Carmen Porazzo; Gerald
Pouliot; Edwin & Victoria Powers; Allan Priddy; L.
Pucciarelli & K. Sullivan; Lillian A. Purdy; Frederic Jr. &
Shirley Putnam.
Peter & Joyce Raiskio; Harry Ramblye; Denise &
Peter Randall; Frank Rando; Robert & Sophie Rapp; Frank
H. & Elva Rayment; Mary Ray; Peter & Florence Reagan;
Kenneth & Maybell Redford; Shirley Regas; Catherine
Reid; Donald H. Reid; Harry & Ruth Remillard; Carol
Robbio; Helen & Angelo Roberti; Robert Robida; Edward
& Patricia Robinson; Winston & Barbara Rockefeller;
Marian L. Rodgers; Rachel H. Rogers; Theda Rogers;
Palmira Romano; William & Mary Jane Rommel; Albert &
Harriet Ronander; Arlene Rossi; Angelo M. Russo; J. John
& Dorothy Ryan; Barbara & Walter Rzaski; Rosemary
Rzeszutek.
Robert & Cheryl Saben; Neil & Judith Sacks; Arthur
Sagan; Frank & Joan Salerno; O. David & Olive Sampson;
Robert Saunders; Genevieve Scaltsas; Doris Scheff;
Patrick Schettini, Jr.; Richard & Eugene Schott; Schulders;
Robert C. & Evelyn A. Seaman; John G. Sears, Jr.; Ann B.
Seeley; Arthur & Barbara Selvitella, Robert Semonian;
Evelyn D. Senecal; Hazel Sheldon; Richard & Karen
Sherman; Gail E. Shaw; Joan M. & Jerome M. Shostak;
Ida M. Shulga; Elizabeth R. Silverman; Robert & Jeanne
Simmons; Rodney & Kathleen Simone; Miriam Sinnott;
David & Janet P. Smithers; Ernest & Doris Smith; George
& Paula Smith; Winona Smith; Claire & George Speen;
Suzanne Spencer; Gordon & Charlotte Spence; Gail &
Richard Staff; George & Betty Ann Stanton; Winifred M.
Stenson; Nancy Stewart; Mayhew & Irene Stickney;
Stillman; Philip Stockford; Mark & Anne F. Stranberg;
Edward Streile; Mike & Janice Strobl; Claire & Cathy
Sullivan; Paul Sullivan; Nancy Summers; Laura Surro;
Peter & Patricia Svirsky; Richard & Kathleen Swann;
Rosalie Swansay; Eric Swanson.
Jill M. Talladay; Jorma & Blanche Tammi; Valerie
Tartaglia; Frederick & Maureen Taubert; The Frame Shop;
Paul Thomas; John Tigges; Nancy Tine; Edmond Tinsley;
Dorothea Tonnesen; Mary Torpey; Frank & Geraldine
Tortora; Town Crier Gift Shop; Nancy Tucker; Sandra &
Rene Turcotte-Morin.
Constance Vacirca; George E. VanBuskirk; Robert
& Linda Van Gaasbeck; Robert I & Janet Varney; Robert
& Rose A. Venneri; Russell V. & Dorothy Vernet; Leonard
Vigliani.
A., Sloane & M.C. Wallerstein; Francis X. & Mary E.
Walsh; Arthur & Nancy Warren; David & Jeannette War-
ren; Watson; Philip & Phyllis Weinberg; Ann Welch; Walter
& Jean Welker; Arlene M. Wennerstrom; Thomas & Mar-
garet Whalen; A. Paul White; Robert Wiggins, Jr.; Charles
& Barbara Wilk; James & Mary Williams; Katherine Will-
iams; Nelson E. Williams; Charles & Barbara Will; Helen
Wilson; James Wilson; Steven & Laurel Wilson; Herbert
Woods; William & Margot Woodward; Maurice & Betsy
Wood; Loring Wordell, Sr.; Francis T. & Marjorie P. Worrell.
Evelyn Yonkers; David J. & Anna York; Maj. Henry
C. Young.
Sarah Zahar; Lanette Zimmerman; Anthony & Ann
Zitoli; Joseph Zona; John C. & Pauline G. Zweigle.
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Respectfully submitted,
Christopher C. Bowman
Dr. Michael McCaffrey
Lucia Barber
Sandra Femino
Marcia Nugent
Report of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Carol McGuire, Chairman
Bradford Egan, Vice Chairman
Kenneth J. McGuire, Treasurer
Dorothy C. Bell, Secretary
Agnes Chatelain
E. Suzanne McAuliffe
Carolyn Young
Term Expires
2000
1999
1998
2000
1998
1999
1999
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey, Superindendent of Schools
Donald D. Johnson, Director of Fiscal Affairs
Dr. David W. Crellin, Director of Special Services
Joanne S. Lee, Coordinator of Food Services
Kathleen Schrock, Technology Department Head
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE STAFF
Greta G. Matthew, Secretary to the Superintendent/
School Committee
Susan K. Finnemore, Administrative Assistant
Janice I. Butler, Secretary to the Director of Instruction/
Adult Education
Carolyn S. Kelley, Secretary to the Director of
Special Services
Joan Harvey, Secretary to the Director of Fiscal Affairs
Carole J. Martino, Assistant Treasurer/
Accounts Receivable
Joyce Proudfoot, Bookkeeper
Beverly J. Haley, Benefits Management Secretary
Kathy Anagnos, Payroll Clerk
Durrie M. Hammond, Accounts Payable Clerk
Yvonne E. Malloy, Secretary/Receptionist
Anna Toppin, Food Service Bookkeeper
Nina Meyer, Computer Aide
Judith Egan, Administrative Intern
LOSS OF PERSONNEL - (Due to Retirement)
Joan M. Baker, Teacher
M.E. Small Elementary School
Cynthia M. Baker, Teacher
M.E. Small Elementary School
Sandra M. Rice, Teacher
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Mary Manwaring, Teacher
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School
Francis Carullo, Teacher
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Kathleen T. Fox, Teacher Aide
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Johanna K. DuBois, Teacher
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
42 years
39 years
33 years
29 years
28 years
24 years
23 years
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Jacqueline A. Flynn, Cafeteria
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Kathleen Keenan -Mack, Secretary
Director of Fiscal Affairs
Katherine Hoopes, Music Teacher
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School
Edward Botelho, Custodian
M.E. Small Elementary School
Ronald Reis, District Van Driver
Patricia Nye, Secretary
M.E. Small Elementary School
20 years
13 years
12 years
12 years
11 years
10 years
Report of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District
Committee
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District is
governed by an elected school committee consisting of
seven members, four from Yarmouth and three from Den-
nis. In 1997, Dennis voters re-elected Dorothy Bell and
elected Agnes Chatelain to a one-year term to fill the va-
cancy created by Alice Boyd. In Yarmouth, Carol McGuire
was reelected to a second term. On behalf of the com-
mittee I would like to thank Alice Boyd for her contribu-
tions and service to the children and the citizens of our
towns.
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School Committee
meetings, on the first and third Mondays of the month,
are open to the public and are televised on Channel 21.
The committee hears from the superintendent and the
administrators regarding the accomplishments and the
needs of our schools and our students and then, based
on that information, makes decisions and establishes
policies which reflect your values, your concerns, and your
goals and expectations for the children of our towns. We
understand the need for increased accountability, higher
standards, and more efficient and effective use of avail-
able resources, and the goals which we have established
for this past year, as well as the action plan developed to
reach those goals, reflect this understanding. We need
your involvement and support in order to do this impor-
tant work in an atmosphere of trust, cooperation and
collaboration, and at a pace that will not be harmful to
our district or to our students.
The committee thanks the many citizens, organiza-
tions and businesses whose contributions and volunteer
efforts benefit our children and our schools and expresses
its gratitude to the Dennis -Yarmouth District Study Com-
mittee, whose report will serve as a valuable resource to
our committee for years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol C. McGuire, Chairman
Report of Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey,
Superintendent of Schools
Regular meetings of the school committee are held
on the first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00
p.m.at the Station Avenue Elementary School. The meet-
ings are televised on cable channel 21 and the public is
invited.
Although the newly constructed Station Avenue El-
ementary School (1995) is enrolling more than 50 stu-
dents beyond its capacity, we do not see the need for
additional capital construction at this time. Projections
indicate relative stability over the next few years. Growth
will occur in the early years, but it will be offset by lower
enrollments during the later years. In 1998, we will gradu-
ate about 240 twelfth graders compared to enrolling 355
in kindergarten at the same time. The growth of choice
schools, charter schools and private schools in our area
makes enrollment prediction more difficult than ever.
A major effort of the school committee and the ad-
ministration is to develop the $31 million dollar budget in
as clear and as public a way as possible. This year our
budget has been considered at more than a dozen tele-
vised meetings and we have worked hard to distribute
information through newsletters and other handouts. We
believe strongly that understanding the work of the dis-
trict is essential if people are to support it. A significant
aspect of my job is promoting that understanding. The
following statistics might be of interest:
The district operates eight schools; one high school,
two middle schools, and five elementary schools.
Two of these schools are in Dennis, six of them are
in Yarmouth.
Educational costs for Dennis and Yarmouth are ap-
portioned according to enrollments.
74% of the high school class of 1997 went on to
some form of higher education after high school.
Class size average 21 in the elementary schools,
23 in the middle schools, and 21 at the high school.
The average teacher salary in the district is $41,396,
$12 below the state average.
The district has 484 employees, 306 of them are
classroom teachers.
75% of our budget is paid by local taxes, the bal-
ance is largely from state aid to education.
As the district adapts its programs to state curricu-
lum guides and prepares for state testing programs, we
are undergoing greater change than at any time in the 15
years I have been in Dennis -Yarmouth. All the state im-
posed requirements, however, cannot improve learning
as much as can family support of children's and
grandchildren's schooling. This involves being at home
to discuss school and learning, providing quiet home-
work places, reading to children, and being an example
of focus and discipline. We must never forget that par-
ents and grandparents are a child's first and best teach-
ers.
As always, the district is immensely grateful to the
hundreds of volunteers who work with our students and
serve as chaperones, tutors, cablevision crews and are
members of committees, councils and other groups. With-
out their continuing commitments to the welfare of their
children and the children of others, we could not do our
job.
Report of David W. Crellin,
Director of Instruction
In May 1998, students in grades 4, 8 and 10 will
take the state's newly developed MCAS (Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment System) tests for the first
time. This administration of the tests will cover the areas
of mathematics, science/technology, and English/lan-
guage arts. The test also was supposed to have included
history/social science, but that portion of the test has been
delayed until the spring of 1999.
Each subject area test will consist of both multiple
choice and "open ended" questions, which require stu-
dents to write short responses. In addition, the English/
language arts test will contain longer essay questions.
Though the tests are still under construction, we have
been informed that each sub -test will contain approxi-
mately forty multiple choice and ten open-ended items.
The entire test will take place between twelve and four-
teen hours to complete.
During the spring and fall of 1997, the state admin-
istered trial versions of the tests as part of the test devel-
opment process. From those trials, we learned that the
tests are very comprehensive in covering the content of
each subject area and very demanding. We have been
working diligently to assure that our curricula will prepare
students for the tests by providing information about all
topics included in each test.
The administration of these tests and the publica-
tion of the curriculum frameworks on which they are based
are the state's effort to raise the quality of education in all
school districts. This initiative will take a number of years
to fulfill its intended purpose. During those years, two
critically important things will have to happen. The first is
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that districts will have to adjust their expectations for stu-
dent performance to the level demanded by the frame-
works and the tests. At the same time the state will have
to align its expectations to the level at which students
are able to perform.
In Dennis -Yarmouth we have completely revised our
science curriculum, adopted a new mathematics curricu-
lum, and are in the process of thoroughly revising our
history/social studies curriculum to reflect the frameworks
and the expectations set by the tests. In the area of En-
glish/language arts, especially reading, which is funda-
mental to successful performance on all the tests, we
have also undertaken a major initiative.
Its focus has been a comprehensive program of pro-
fessional development for teachers, especially in the pri-
mary and intermediate grades. Our goal is to help teach-
ers develop their abilities to diagnose each student's level
of reading achievement and prescribe individually appro-
priate instruction.
Finally, we have initiated the district's first effort to
identify gifted and talented children and to provide spe-
cial enrichment opportunities for them. This program will
include before and after school experiences, summer pro-
grams, and special in -class instruction to challenge
children's special abilities.
Report of J. Peter Regan,
Director of Special Services
Referrals for the evaluation of children under the
Massachusetts Special Education Law (Chapter 766) re-
veal more children with very severe disabilities than was
noted several years ago. The number of special needs
students has remained constant in Dennis-yarmouth; it
is the level of need that has increased. Suggested causes
are: advances in medical technology, especially in hospi-
tal nurseries allowing many more fragile children to sur-
vive the early days of life and increased financial and so-
cial pressures on families which often aggravates atten-
tion problems in young children. Para -medical services
such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech
and language therapy and specialized nursing care are
increasing here and throughout the country as well.
There are over 500 students currently enrolled in
the special needs program. Approximately 90% of these
students remain in regular education classes for most of
the school day. Some students receive special needs tu-
torial programs for one to two periods a day, others at-
tend full day programs for students with behavioral needs
and others are placed in residential or day schools ap-
proved by the Department of Education. It is very likely,
in the near future, that special needs students may be
required to pass a State examination to be awarded a
high school diploma. It is imperative that all students work
within the required curriculum frameworks if they are to
be successfully prepared for high school graduation and
the future.
Research has demonstrated that disabled students
benefit most from being able to participate in the rich
atmosphere of a regular education classroom. The class-
room teacher must now address a wide variety of skills
and abilities as more children with special education needs
are placed in the mainstream. The addition of teacher
aides and assistive technology help to answer the chal-
lenge of this diversity. District goals reflect the aware-
ness of the need for continuous "in service" training for
the staff in differentiated instruction and technology. We
have received a $20,000 state grant to assist in this train-
ing and workshops are currently underway in special tech-
niques of instruction in reading and math.
Our school nurses will be administering three doses
of the Hepatitis B vaccine to 6th grade students with pa-
rental permission. This very expensive vaccine has been
provided to the district free of charge by the Department
of Public Health and is offered at no cost to the student.
This vaccination project will hopefully be expanded to
other grades next year. The District is licensed as a Mu-
nicipal medicaid provider for the students and anticipates
a significant increase in medicaid reimbursements this
year due to an expansion of the program. Our five-year
total reimbursement from Medicaid is $723,518.
New techniques in the screening of young children
have resulted in an increase in the number of 3 and 4 -
year -old children found to display special educational
needs. Many of the problems these young children ex-
hibit are overcome prior to kindergarten entrance because
of this early intervention. Parents may request screening
for their children as the children turn 3 -years- old by call-
ing the early childhood office at 398-7664. The over
$500,000 we receive for our pre-school community part-
„ nership program has helped to insure consistency and
excellence in our private and public pre-schools. Please
call the special services office at 398-7624 for further in-
formation.
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Report of Donald D. Johnson,
Director of Fiscal Affairs
In 1996, the voters of both towns approved bond
improvement articles that allowed the district to under-
take some major building improvement projects in 1997.
The district awarded contracts for architectural and en-
gineering services for these projects to three firms: Knight,
Bagge and Anderson Architects, MacRitchie Engineer-
ing, and R.D. Kimball Company. These firms participated
in a detailed planning session where each project on the
bond improvement list was reviewed and scheduled for
engineering, bidding, and construction.
Projects completed in 1997 include: the removal and
replacement of three underground fuel storage tanks at
the High School, Mattacheese Middle School, and Mar-
guerite E. Small School, the renovation of three sets of
bathrooms at Mattacheese, the reconstruction of four
tennis courts on the south side of Regional Avenue, and
the repair and resurfacing of the high school running track
and related field event areas.
Some projects started in 1997 are still underway,
including the replacement of the resilient floor surfaces
at the Mattacheese Middle School.
Also undertaken in 1997 was a detailed, long-range
technology plan for the district that included installation
of building networks and a district -wide network. This plan
was presented to and approved by the school commit-
tee in March. The R.D. Kimball Company conducted a
detailed electrical study of each building, which was the
basis for the electrical work envisioned in the bond im-
provement list of projects. The district has contracted for
full Internet access and currently the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional High School, Station Avenue Elementary School
and Administration Center are connected by fiber optic
cable, servicing active building networks. Plans and speci-
fications have been prepared and bidding is in process
for the electrical and technology wiring of two schools
and for technology equipment to support computer net-
works in all the schools.
Beverly Capers, who as computer coordinator for
the district for 12 years provided the leadership and vi-
sion for the district's technology plan, retired in February.
We welcomed Kathy Schrock, previously the librarian at
Wixon Middle School, as the new computer coordinator.
The district adopted a new format for our budget
development and presentation, which included the stan-
dardizing of presentations with new reports and graphic
charts. These materials became the core materials used
to present each building principal's requests and needs.
We are improving the format this year in the preparation
of the fiscal year 1999 budget.
Other significant items accomplished by the busi-
ness office in 1997 were: the completion of labor con-
tract negotiations that include new three year contracts
with the D -Y Secretaries and Aides Association and the
custodial, food service, and drivers' union, SEIU, Local
254, the bidding and awarding of a new five year con-
tract to Northside Bus Service to provide school trans-
portation, and the bidding and awarding of a multi-year
life insurance contract to Boston Mutual Life Insurance.
The district coordinated the life insurance bid for most of
the towns and districts on Cape Cod as a service to the
Cape Cod Municipal Health Group.
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Future challenges for the business management
team will include: updating long-range building improve-
ment plans, bidding for audit services, contracting and
overseeing the completion of bond improvement project
and, most significantly, attempting to provide quality edu-
cational support services with limited funds.
Report of Joanne S. Lee,
Food Service Coordinator
The food service program yielded a .7% profit dur-
ing the 1996-1997 school year. Staff reorganizations which
resulted in reduction of labor hours and increased pro-
duction is largely responsible for this profit. Man hours
decreased six hours per day while production increased
by 1.2 meals per man hour.
Overall production increased in fiscal year 1997 by
4.8%. The program served an average of 2585 lunches
per day with an average yearly participation rate of 62.6%,
up from the previous year. The breakfast program in-
creased from a daily average of 224 to 240 breakfasts
served.
The lunch prices remain the same: $1.30 for elemen-
tary students; $1.40 for middle school students; $1.50
for high school students. The average number of students
eligible for free or reduced lunch was 1070. That figure
represents 25.7% of the entire enrollment. Currently the
number of eligible students as of November 1997 is 1090
(26%).
Payroll made up 43.6% of the food service budget
for fiscal year 1997 while food purchases accounted for
38%. U.S.D.A. commodities accounted for 3.9% of the
budget and the remaining 13.6% went to paper supplies,
cleaning supplies and other miscellaneous expenses.
The total amount for maintenance and replacement
of food service equipment was $51,543. Capital expen-
ditures included $13,936 to rebuild a freezer at the
Mattacheese Middle School and $7,279 to install a new
boiler in the steam kettle at the M.E. Small School.
The district signed a three year contract with Ser-
vice Employees' International Union, Local 254 which in-
cluded a 2% increase in hourly rates for each of the three
years. The food service program continued the practice
of reimbursing the general fund for a portion of its fringe
benefits cost by transferring $25,000 to the general fund.
Report of Patrick A. Schettini,
Principal, Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional High School
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School enroll-
ment is 1,181 for the school year 1997-1998 and is pro-
jected to increase next year. During 1997, our students
continued to enjoy academic success. Seventy-four per-
cent of the senior class planned to enter college: fifty-
four percent to attend four-year colleges or universities,
twenty percent two-year colleges, three percent intended
to further their education at other post -secondary schools,
four percent entered the military, fifteen percent joined
the work force and two percent were undecided at gradu-
ation of their future plans. The class of 1997 collectively
received over $156,885 in scholarships at the annual
Scholarship Ceremony held at the high school.
In December 1996, principal Patrick A. Schettini
formed a committee comprised of faculty, students, par-
ents, a school committee representative and community
representatives to undertake the development of Den-
nis -Yarmouth Regional High School's statement of pur-
pose. During the first five months of 1997, twelve school
and community groups (1385 individuals) participated in
the Planning Backwards exercise during which partici-
pants were asked the essential question: What attributes
and abilities should D -Y students possess to be prepared
for the future? The collected responses were organized
within seven broad descriptors: communication, citizen-
ship, respect, basic skills, self-motivation, health and
problem -solving. Based on these results, the Statement
of Purpose was developed and contains a mission state-
ment and expectations for student and school perfor-
mance. By December 1, 1997, this document was unani-
mously approved by the faculty, the school committee,
the school council, the student government and the par-
ents' council.
Statement of Purpose — D -Y's Mission Statement:
The Dennis -Yarmouth learning community aspires to sup-
port all students as they prepare for their futures. Along
with academic knowledge and skills, we believe that com-
munication, citizenship and respect are essential for short
and long term success.
We as a learning community, actively encourage so-
cial, intellectual and creative growth through the clear,
efficient and passionate practices of communicating and
problem solving. We recognize the importance of defin-
ing our roles as responsible members of our school, lo-
cal, national and world communities. We honor the pur-
suit of knowledge and the challenge of learning to think
well. We strive to improve ourselves, to set and reach
appropriate social and academic goals and to respect
individual differences. We value the way in which we learn
as highly as what we learn.
Our school's next step is to implement the State-
ment of Purpose in all facets of the school. It will provide
guidance in the development of curriculum, budgets and
school rules. Attainment of the expectations stated in the
Statement of Purpose should be the goal of all members
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of the Dennis -Yarmouth learning community. Through
teamwork we will achieve our stated purpose. Teamwork
is the ability to work together toward a common vision,
the ability to direct individual accomplishment toward or-
ganizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common
people to attain uncommon results.
Students and faculty excelled in a variety of areas
both as individuals and groups. Art students well repre-
sented Dennis -Yarmouth in a variety of competition and
exhibits. In the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Exhibit there
was one national portfolio nominee, two blue ribbons,
three gold keys and four silver keys. At the Cape Cod Art
Association Student Exhibit, one student received a schol-
arship and ten others received honorable mention. At the
Cape Museum of Fine Arts Association Student Exhibit,
one student received a scholarship and ten others re-
ceived honorable mention. At the Cape Museum of Fine
Arts Student Show all twelve submitted pieces were ac-
cepted for presentation.
The marching band successfully performed both lo-
cally and nationally. At The Final Band Competition in
Wayne, New Jersey, D -Y won best band from Massa-
chusetts. The band also performed in Hyannis at the
Christmas Brass Show and presented two concerts at
the high school: the January Concert and the Annual
Spring Concert. Fifteen members were selected to the
All -Cape Band and two were selected to the Southeast
District Band. The chorus performed at both the Dennis
and Yarmouth Strolls and at the January and Spring Con-
certs. Twenty-two members were selected for the All -
Cape Choir and two members were selected to the South
East District Choir.
National Merit Scholars were Benjamin E. Novak,
Zachary Stoecker -Sylvia and Helen Stoilas who were
among the 50,000 highest scorers out of one million stu-
dents who took the 1996 PSAT/NMSQT.
Various staff members were recognized for their
achievements in a variety of areas. Sheryl Lerner was rec-
ognized by the Chevron Corporation for her exemplary
lesson planning. Amy Kandall had a one-person show in
Provincetown. Owen Graf was nominated for the Presi-
dential Excellence Award for Math and Science Educa-
tion. Mary Ellen Ackerman was a grader for the AP En-
glish Test. Francis Fayne, Leah Moorey and Patrick
Schettini presented at the National Conference of the
coalition of Essential Schools. Deborah Roberts also pre-
sented at the statewide world language conference. Pe-
ter Martin received the Fred Hemmila Educator Award
from The Arc of Cape Cod for his continuing commit-
ment to his students.
The summer of 1997 saw the inauguration of a new
program for incoming ninth graders aimed at building stu-
dent leaders with a love of learning and a thirst for suc-
cess. Thirty students attended the first annual Academic
Leadership Institute. By all indications the program was
a worthwhile successful experience for all.
The 1997 Leadership Lock -in presented as the fo-
cus of its program the Presidential Student Summit. A
panel comprised of community leaders discussed and
debated the issue of motivating youth to become involved
in their community and volunteering their time among
themselves and with the lock -in participants. Over 100
students representing all facets of our school community
guided by a substantial number of adult volunteers com-
pleted this successful program.
The D -Y interscholastic athletic teams participated
in the Old Colony league for the 1997-1998 school year.
During the winter season of 1996-97 the long -dormant
winter track program was reinstated. Now in its second
year, the program has attracted double the participants.
Boys' soccer finished a successful season by quali-
fying for state competition. The D -Y field hockey team
captured the league title and in the process gave coach
Sandy Hoyt her 100th career victory. The girls' cross coun-
try team placed 2nd (11-1) in the Old Colony league and
finished 7th place at the Eastern Mass Class B Meet. They
also received the Old Colony league's Sportsmanship
Award. The girls' spring track team were the Atlantic Coast
League champions and the league meet champions for
1997. This was the 12th straight spring title and the 16th
title in 17 years. The Thanksgiving Day rivalry between
Dennis -Yarmouth and Nauset resulted in the Dolphins
retaining possession of the Chowder Bowl.
In all, the students, parents, faculty, staff, adminis-
tration and others from our school community truly work
in the best interests of the young people of Dennis and
Yarmouth. Their caring and dedication regularly contrib-
ute to an environment which promotes learning, success,
and achievement.
Report of Charles Orloff, Principal,
Mattacheese Middle School
It is with mixed emotions that I submit my last an-
nual report of the Mattacheese Middle School. It is the
final chapter to almost two a half decades of rewarding
involvement with the young people of this wonderful town.
The annual report attempts to summarize a very
complex, and extremely personal business. It is a busi-
ness characterized by thousands of personal interactions
between caring adults, and remarkably optimistic chil-
dren. It is a business where dedication and unselfish be-
havior are an expected part of every day at work.
During the last twelve months we have concentrated
efforts on several important objectives: improving com-
munications, increasing community involvement, chal-
lenging our talented students, including special needs stu-
dents in the regular classroom, recognizing student achieve-
ment, and providing programs for student support.
Communicating with the public should be a top pri-
ority for every public school and here at Mattacheese we
have made every attempt to meet that objective. Begin-
ning this year Mattacheese opened its doors every month
to the public for a Community Visitation Day. This was a
great success. Every Monday the school sends home a
weekly newsletter known as News in the Middle, and ev-
ery mid-term we issue progress reports for all children in
the school. In addition, weekly progress reports and uni-
fied arts progress reports are provided per parent request.
Individual teachers/teams send home their own newslet-
ters and welcoming letters are sent to all our incoming
sixth grade students.
One of our goals for this year will be to expand com-
munity service programs similar to the highly successful
Adopt -a -Grandparent program, community music con-
certs, holiday food drives and annual school play. We hope
to add at least two new programs. At some point in the
future we hope to require all our students to complete a
community service project during their three years at
Mattacheese.
Programs for our talented students continue to be
a priority. This year we have continued to offer the Odys-
sey of the Mind program, the Johns Hopkins Talent
Search, the NCTE Young Writers Program, math teams,
technology clubs and specialized music groups such as
Jazz Band, and The Selection. In addition to these pro-
grams we have instituted a computer enrichment pro-
gram that allows talented students to work at D -Y High
School to advance their computer literacy.
Including our special needs children in the regular
school classroom has been an important objective at
Mattacheese for the last two years. Beginning in the fall
of 1997 we established a Resource Room which provides
a common support area for all our special needs students.
In addition, we now have almost all our sixth grade spe-
cial needs students included in regular classroom set-
tings, and we are hoping to expand this inclusion model
to the other two grades.
Recognizing student achievement has always been
an important part of the Mattacheese program and to
that end we continue to provide numerous opportunities
for student appreciation. During the last year we held
Awards Assemblies at each grade level every term and
presented certificates and personal letters to every stu-
dent who earned Honors or High Honors. We presented
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Peace Awards to seventh grade students, made good
news phone calls to deserving students, instituted a
Reach for the Stars Program, and gave excellent atten-
dance awards at the end of each term.
Finally, our student support programs have contin-
ued to expand. This year, under the able direction of our
Assistant Principal, Mary Childress, we have instituted a
program entitled C.R.E.W. (Create Respect, Everyone
Wins). The entire student body is divided into small groups
(13-14) that meet with an adult facilitator for the first 20
minutes of each day. The C.R.E.W. teams are involved
with team building activities, conflict resolution, random
acts of kindness, listening skills, and personal relation-
ship building. These activities are designed to create a
sense of belonging and understanding at Mattacheese
for all constituents. This program, combined with our
highly successful peer tutoring program (Kids to Kids),
and our newly formed Student Assistance Team and
Mentoring Program, have offered much needed support
for our at -risk children.
The attitude of each person, the behavior of every
student, the support from each parent, the dedication of
our teachers are vital to the life and learning here at
Mattacheese. That is why this report would not be com-
plete without acknowledging the competent leadership
of our Assistant Principal, Ms. Childress and the patient
support of the office secretaries, Mrs. Blauner, Mrs. Roney,
and my personal secretary, Mrs. Doyle. In addition, I would
like to thank our Parent Advisory Council for their tireless
support, the Mattacheese Sports Boosters for helping to
save the athletic program, and our School Council for
their thoughtful advice. Finally, a special thank you is ex-
tended to Mr. Donald Johnson for his sound fiscal man-
agement, Dr. David Crellin for his leadership in curricu-
lum, and Dr. Michael McCaffrey for his personal support
and genuine concern for the children of this town.
I am proud to have served the young people of this
town as Principal of Mattacheese and I wish them suc-
cess and good luck in the future.
Report of Patricia A. Fitzsimmons,
Principal, Nathaniel H.
Wixon Middle School
The Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School opened its
doors in September to 772 students in grades four through
eight. The staff consists of 56 full-time professional mem-
bers, three administrators, and a supportive and compe-
tent secretarial, custodial and cafeteria stuff. The Wixon
School welcomes new staff members Karen Carnes,
grade four teacher; Lillian LaPointe, librarian; Terrance
Metcalfe, world language permanent substitute for one
year; Kathleen van Weel, secretary/receptionist; welcomes
back Susan Coppelman and Brian Kelly, grade seven
teachers. The school also says good-bye and good luck
to Cheryl Monroe, who relocated to Florida; Kathleen
Schrock, who was appointed Dennis -Yarmouth Regional
School District technology coordinator, and Sarah
Wheaton, who transferred to Dennis -Yarmouth Regional
High School.
As a result of the commitment to developing respon-
sible school behavior and increasing respect among all
members of the school, the staff participated in a series
of after-school workshops presented by Jim Fitzpatrick
(Develooina Resoonsible Behavior in Schools) which set
the groundwork for a more positive and focused atmo-
sphere in the Middle School. A group of seven staff mem-
bers also spent a week during the summer at State Uni-
versity of New York developing a school -wide character
education plan that will assist in "creating a caring com-
munity." This plan has been implemented and is showing
measurable results in higher academic achievement, in-
creased participation in extra -curricular activities, and in
the over-all school atmosphere. Extensive research by
the Wixon Middle School Council, consisting of staff
members, parents and community members, has resulted
in significant changes as the Curriculum Frameworks and
Time and Learning mandates of the Educational Reform
Act are implemented. All study periods at the middle
school level have been eliminated and replaced with en-
richment and tutorial services to students.
Flexible block scheduling has been implemented in
sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, thus allowing increased
opportunities for inter -disciplinary units. Most students
at these grade levels are also on two -teacher academic
teams, which provide the opportunity for students and
teachers to have a more positive educational experience.
As a result of the Curriculum Frameworks adoptions, the
science, mathematics, language arts, and social studies
curriculum continue to be refined and improved. All stu-
dents are offered an extensive related arts experience
including art, music, physical education, and health, with
French, Spanish, and German being offered in grades six
through eight. Technology continues to receive major em-
phasis with classroom instruction presented on a regular
basis and students receiving hands-on experience with
the latest technological advances.
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Positive community innovations at the Wixon Middle
School continue to be piloted and implemented includ-
ing a volunteer program in coordination with the Northside
United Methodist Church, intergenerational community
projects in conjunction with the Elder Services Retired
and Senior Volunteers and the Community Connections,
a Dennis Police Officer in the School on a part-time basis
and a community Open House Day.
The Wixon Middle School Community would like to
thank the citizens of the Town of Dennis for their contin-
ued support and persists in its commitment to the Town
to offer the highest quality education to our students as
we prepare them for the future.
Report of Randall W. Wallin,
Principal, Marguerite E.
Small Elementary School
Again, it is a privilege to submit this Annual Report
of the Marguerite E. Small Elementary School. We are in
the fourth year of the Educational Reform Bill, which con-
tinues to challenge the professional staff to meet its de-
mands. Educational Reform clearly focuses on the com-
munity as a whole to work collectively, as partners, in
educating the children of Yarmouth. Through this collec-
tive effort, we will find success in educating our Yarmouth
students.
During the 1997-98 school year, our enrollment
reached 424 students. This placed us slightly under the
recommended building capacity, which is 428 students.
The individual breakdown was as follows: Kindergarten,
67; Grade one, 67; Grade two, 80; Grade three, 69; Grade
four, 73; Grade five, 68.
At the heart of any school is its professional teach-
ing staff. The faculty of the M.E. Small School is one of
the most dedicated group of individuals I have had the
pleasure to work with, they are fully committed to stretch-
ing themselves by their enrollment in professional devel-
opment courses. As a result, the children of the school
continue to blossom under their tutelage. I would like to
congratulate the professional teaching staff for their dedi-
cation in drawing out the best in their students.
Nineteen hundred and ninety-seven marked the fifth
year that individual teachers have held personalized par-
ent curriculum/open house nights. I cannot impress how
important it is for the parents to attend their child's class-
room evening. This is a key factor in learning first hand
what your child will be experiencing on a daily basis in
their classrooms.
The members of the School Improvement Council,
as well as the entire staff, have worked in tandem to in-
crease volunteers in our school through the Community
Involvement Program (CIP). The CIP was the main theme
in the School Improvement Plan. This plan was presented
to the school committee for their approval in the spring
and it is currently being implemented. A copy of this plan
is available here at the school, and in your local public
library, as well as in the D -Y Administration Office.
I would like to thank our ever active Parent Teach-
ers Organization (PTO) for their tireless volunteer hours.
Through our PTO, we have offered an extensive "After
School Program" offering our children the opportunity to
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enroll in varied activities from chess to outside sports.
PTO has also contracted for special assembly programs
to further enrich our students' educational experience.
The PTO has also been actively fund raising for the com-
plete renovation of our existing playground and has en-
listed the support of the Town of Yarmouth Recreation
Office (Pat Armstrong) in securing HUD grant funds to
help in this effort. This is a combined effort including the
Town of Yarmouth, the D -Y School District and the PTO.
We are all looking forward to breaking ground for the
project this summer. In addition, the secretaries, aides,
cafeteria personnel and custodial workers are to be com-
mended for their "behind the scenes" dedication and
commitment to unruffled building operation.
Report of Jeanne M. Carrick,
Principal, Laurence C.
MacArthur Elementary School
The Laurence C. MacArthur Elementary School ex-
perienced a slight enrollment increase at the start of
school in September. Our enrollment figure as of Octo-
ber 1, 1997 was 261 students. A fifth section of kinder-
garten was added to accommodate the increased stu-
dents at that level. Mrs. Jane Tucker, an experienced kin-
dergarten teacher from Chatham, was appointed to this
new position. We are very fortunate to have a staff mem-
ber of her experience and expertise, and we welcome
her to our professional ranks. A district program for chil-
dren with developmental delays was also housed at our
facility. Staff members of our early childhood program,
Jill Putnam and Linda Bogle, extended their hours to staff
this one-year program. Other new staff members include
Cathy Stoecker, special needs aide, and Neeley
MacArthur, Title 1 aide. Our day-care program continues
to provide all -day childcare for the many families of our
school community who need to utilize this service. We
are very proud of the educational services we are able to
provide to our students and their families.
Our School Improvement Plan update was submit-
ted to the school committee in June. Efforts continue in
the areas of safety, curriculum and instruction, enrich-
ment opportunities for students, and outreach to and with
the community. Members of our ERAC (Education Re-
form Act Council) include parents Mary Jo Govoni, co-
chair, Cindy Griffin, Malissa Devine; teachers Barbara Cole
and Virginia Conefrey; and community member Barbara
Gold. Major accomplishments include the installation of
a two-way communication system, technology and elec-
trical wiring, networking of our office staff, along with
conducting a bus safety survey of parents. We are very
grateful for the time and energy that our council mem-
bers expend on behalf of our students.
Our PTO also consists of a very dedicated group of
parents who work hard to provide social and educational
programs for the benefit of our entire school and com-
munity. Recent activities include spring and fall book fairs,
ice cream sundae social, family spaghetti supper, family
booth at the Yarmouth Seaside Festival, funding for class-
room field trips, and cultural enrichment programs. This
year, officers are Kerri Lotti and Linda Tucker, co -chair-
persons; Audrey Lee, secretary; Karen Scichilone, trea-
surer; and Lisa Stobbart, cultural enrichment. We are for-
tunate to have many classroom volunteers: parents,
grandparents, senior community members, high school
students, and others affiliated with community organiza-
tions. Our program is enhanced through their service.
Other sources of support include the Yarmouth Police
and Fire Departments, whose educational programs are
an important part of our safety program.
There have been many recent curriculum and pro-
gram improvements in the areas of math, science, read-
ing, health, technology, enrichment, and staff training.
Through the support of our regional school committee
and the financial investment of the Yarmouth taxpayers,
the staff will continue to provide the best possible edu-
cation for our children.
Report of Nancy C. Melia,
Principal,
John Simpkins Elementary School
As 1997 unfolded, it became clear that some of the
1996 losses in staff positions and hours at the Simpkins
School would be restored over the summer, allowing us
to begin the new school year with a renewed sense of
energy and optimism. A grade five teaching position was
restored, and the office secretarial staffing hours were
returned to normal operations. Carole Depin and Tracey
Sossel, two teachers who had been on leave, were wel-
comed back to a third and fourth grade respectively.
Simpkins received additional Title I staff to work with stu-
dents who required small group instructions and support
in reading and math, gaining the services of a new full-
time teacher and aide in this program.
Many opportunities for students to be challenged
in subject areas where they show evidence of high
achievement continued to be offered. Some fourth and
fifth graders participated in science and math enrichment
activities, as well as the Odyssey of the Mind (OM) prob-
lem solving program. A teacher aide worked with all class-
room teachers to implement special projects for highly
motivated students.
The PTO continued to provide special support to
the school. Linda Tucker and Kerri Lotti, serving in their
second year as co -presidents, efficiently organized their
goals for the year. The Yarmouth Police and Fire Depart-
ments also provided safety programs for youngsters, forg-
ing an important link between the school and the community.
The staff spent a great deal of time over this past
year planning for the implementation of new curriculum
in the major academic areas in preparation for the state
testing program (MCAS). Fourth graders will not only take
a comprehensive series of exams in math, science and
English as well as a trial exam in social studies, but a
random sampling of 30 grade four students will also par-
ticipate in the National Testing Program (NAEP) as JSE
was selected as a test site.
To the many volunteers who have given so gener-
ously of their time and talent, all of us at the Simpkins
School would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude. Parents,
high school students, senior citizens, town employees
and local residents, all of you have made a significant
difference in the school experience for so many children.
Thank you.
Report of Kevin F. Depin, Principal,
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School
It is a privilege to submit this report on the progress
at the Ezra H. Baker School. The past year was quite
eventful, as we endeavor to provide the very best, first
learning experiences for the children of Dennis. This year
we opened with 579 students in grades kindergarten
through grade three, with 21 additional students in our
grant funded, integrated Early Childhood program. Due
to a lower kindergarten enrollment, we eliminated a ses-
sion of kindergarten, bringing the number of half-day ses-
sions to six. There are still seven sessions at each of the
other grade levels.
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Our main goal at the Baker School is to improve
student learning. To that end, we continue to present our
students with the very best curriculum. We are in the sec-
ond full year of the Everyday Math program, which re-
quires students to possess both quick computational skills
and the ability to reason and think mathematically. In the
area of science, we continue to implement the sugges-
tions of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and
have introduced two additional science kits at each grade
level. Students spend significant amounts of time each
day being instructed in and practicing both reading and
writing. This year, the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School
District has implemented a new music curriculum and a
new health curriculum. Students are introduced to new
educational technologies and use computers to further
their learning in major subject areas.
In 1996, three key staff members left the Ezra H.
Baker School. Mrs. Mary Manwaring retired after 29 years
of dedicated service. Music teacher, Mrs. Katherine
Hoopes, also retired. Finally, Mrs. Barbara Peros, our Early
Childhood teacher, transferred to the high school, where
she began a new program.
There are also several new faces at Baker this year.
Miss Amy Burns has stepped in to fill the music position.
Mrs. Carol Conway is our Early Childhood teacher. Mrs.
Carolynne Stein has filled a newly created half-time spe-
cial needs teacher position, and Ms. Tanya Telega has
joined the staff as our half-time Home -School Counselor.
Mrs. Jennifer Linberg, who had been at Baker as a half-
time kindergarten teacher, filled the position created by
Mrs. Manwaring's retirement.
In the past year, the entire learning community fo-
cused on improved reading by all of our students. To that
end, we hosted several Family Reading Nights, in which
families came back to school to read together in the
evening. We also invited several members of the Dennis
community to come in and share their love of reading
with students. These Community Reading Days were quite
memorable, and have become a new tradition at the Baker
School. Beginning last September, we asked students to
complete a weekly book report that detailed a favorite
book that was shared at home. Families responded over-
whelmingly, and to date over 1500 reports have been re-
turned. Finally, as a school community, we often took 15
minutes and read together.
At the Ezra H. Baker School, we are lucky to enjoy
the tremendous support given us by our parent commu-
nity. Our students have also benefited from liaisons with
the Fire and Police Departments, the Recycling Commis-
sion, and most recently the Town Library office. As we
begin another calendar year, we gratefully thank the en-
tire community of Dennis for their continued support.
Report of Sharon L. Hartley,
Principal, Station Avenue
Elementary School
The year 1997 was distinguished at the Station Av-
enue Elementary School (SAE) by a sense of stability and
accomplishment. In September, 1997, with the new bud-
get, we were able to reestablish several important posi-
tions and services at the school including a full time school
nurse, reading support, and buses for kindergarten
through third grade students.
After unanticipated enrollment increases in 1995 and
1996 our student population seems to have settled at
454. The October 1, 1996 and October 1, 1997 enroll-
ments both totaled 454 - a level that is over capacity by
about 50 students. All classrooms and offices are filled;
the gymnasium is divided so that double gym classes
can operate; and the cafeteria does not accommodate
all grades comfortably during the lunch hours.
We are fortunate to have an active School Council
that includes parent representatives Karen Butler, Patricia
Chadwick, Brenda Martinez (co-chair), and Sandra Ricci;
teacher representatives Bruce Hill, Kathy Kenyon, and
Paul Leofanti; and community representative, Francis
Worrell. Two original council members, Amy Almonte and
Sandra Femino, ended their terms at the close of the 96-
97 school year. We thank both these parent representa-
tives for their dedication and hard work during our first
two years. The SAE School Council meets regularly to
provide advice and guidance regarding school programs
and to develop and implement their school improvement
plan.
The basic educational program features challeng-
ing opportunities for our Kindergarten through Grade 5
students. All students explore and gain skills in Commu-
nicative Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science as
well as Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Sci-
ence, and Library Skills. This year we introduced a new
Health Curriculum for all students. Our Music Department
also offers an instrumental program for students in grades
four and five and an optional Choral Music program for
fifth graders. In 1997 SAE students received an award
from the American Heart Association for their outstand-
ing contributions to the Heart Fund through the Jump
For Heart Program organized by SAE teachers Bruce Hill
and Chuck Mischonski. Our students also participated in
a Math Enrichment Program; the LACE Poetry Celebra-
tion; the Odyssey of the Mind Program; an outdoor Flag
Day Program and field days for all students.
Our students continue to benefit from our talented
faculty who, on a daily basis, bring enthusiasm, creativity
and remarkable dedication to the awesome task of teach-
ing children. Staff members who are new to the district
include Patricia Goode, reading teacher; Susan Hardigan,
special education aide; Fran Kostka, special education
aide; Louisa MacPherson, grade three teacher, Mary
Orman, special education teacher; Karen Reed, reading
teacher; and Michelle Terrio, grade four teacher. During
the year several individuals left our staff to transfer within
the district or to move on to new challenges. We extend
sincere wishes for future good health and success to
Marilyn Martin who served us well as the school nurse
during a difficult year, Judy Egan, grade five teacher; Ed
Schonborg, custodian; Deborah D'Alessandro, special
education teacher; Ellen Barber, volunteer coordinator;
Karen Mauro, duty aide and Jennifer Sampson, grade four
teacher.
We are grateful to the members of the Police and
Fire Departments for their strong support and enthusi-
asm for working with our students. Representatives from
these departments have provided excellent safety pro-
grams for our staff and students regarding a variety of
pertinent topics including bus and bicycle safety, fire pre-
vention, emergency and evacuation drills.
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The SAE Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) con-
tinues to provide positive support for Station Avenue
School through programs such as the After School Ac-
tivity Program, a Holiday Fair and Family Breakfast, Book
Fair and the Landscaping Project. PTO sponsored fund-
raisers provide numerous enrichment opportunities for
our students in the form of field trips, cultural arts pro-
grams and classroom activities. We extend our sincere
appreciation to PTO members and their officers: Ginette
Morrissey, Kim Clark and Amy Zahn, Co -Presidents;
Michelle Dunn, Secretary; Karen Mauro and Donna Arnold,
Treasurers; and Amy Thomas, Corresponding Secretary.
We are particularly grateful this year to PTO mem-
ber Bob Paulding who inspired and organized the spe-
cial Landscaping Project which resulted in the spectacu-
lar horticultural accomplishment at the entrance to the
school. We owe a debt of gratitude to the PTO, Mr.
Paulding and the Cape Cod Technical High School's hor-
ticultural students directed by Mr. Robert DelVecchio for
their dedication to this project.
Our students also benefit on a daily basis from the
tremendous work of our volunteers. Community mem-
bers, parents, and Dennis -Yarmouth High School students
assist our youngsters in a variety of ways. They serve as
mentors and coaches by teaching World Languages; tu-
toring individual and small groups of students; assisting
with special events and initiatives; as well as providing
clerical support for teachers.
I submit this report with pride in the accomplish-
ments of our students and staff and with sincere appre-
ciation for the warmth of the community spirit and sup-
port for education in the town of Yarmouth.
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District
K-12 Enrollments as of October 1, 1997
TOWN OF DENNIS NESDEC
GRADE BAKER WIX DYHS TOTAL 10/96 PROJ MAC
Kindergarten 126 126 142 115 92
Grade 1 150 150 151 145 84
Grade 2 152 152 143 166 85
Grade 3 147 147 148 137
Grade 4 151 151 146 148
Grade 5 148 148 133 153
Grade 6 136 136 188 133
Grade 7 193 193 141 185
Grade 8 143 143 147 136
Grade 9 157 102 164 138
Grade 10 124 116 118 133
Gradell 116 124 112 99
Grade 12 102 157 95 99
Special 4 4 3 3
TOTAL 575 771 503 1849 1831 1790 261
TOWN OF YARMOUTH NESDEC
SIM SMALL SAE MAT DYHS TOTAL 10/96 PROJ
61 76 229 223 213
66 72 222 257 229
76 85 246 215 259
71 68 71 210 235 228
88 70 71 229 251 234
93 69 79 241 193 248
193 193 232 184
225 225 242 243
231 231 203 234
211 211 206 205
183 183 153 169
129 129 160 140
142 142 125 130
13 13 12 14
252 410 454 649 678 2704 2707 2730
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GRAND
DYHS TOTAL
355
372
398
357
380
389
329
418
374
368 313
307 299
245 253
244 299
27 27
1191 4563
NESDEC
10/96 PROJ
365 328
408 374
358 425
383 365
397 382
326 401
420 317
383 428
350 370
370 343
271 302
272 239
220 229
19 17
4542 4520
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School
District Regular and Temporary
School Employees and Wages Paid
in 1997
(Wages have been rounded to the nearest dollar.)
Gross Wages
Name
Abdelal, Patricia A.
Aboody, Georgia A.
Abrahamson, David G.
Ackerman, Mary -Ellen
Adams, Mary E.
Adams, Phillip A.
Agha, Diane H.
Ahern -McElroy, Darlene F.
Alex, William X.
Allain, Audeliz
Allen, Patricia K.
Almonte, Amy R.
Almonte, Jody -Lyn
Alward, Richard D.
Amorosi, Mary E.
Anagnos, Kathleen
Anarino, Susan
Andersen, Margret B.
Anderson, Heather L.
Anderson, Maureen
Anderson, Patricia D.
Andre, Tina L.
Antonellis, Nancy M.
Ardito, Barbara C.
Arledge, Candee A.
Armstrong, Alyson
Arseneaux, Maria
Ashworth, Nancy
Atterstrom, Susan E.
Avellar, Norma B.
Baca, Judith A.
Bader, Elizabeth
Baker, Cynthia M.
Baker, Joan M.
Baker, Kevin A.
Baker, Rick A.
Baker, Robert M.
Baldwin, Mary H.
Banis, II, Felix G.
Banks, Marylin M.
Barabe, Emily
Barba, Michael G.
Barboza, Thea M.
Barczak, Susan E.
Barney, Felicia L.
Barr, Ruth -Ann
Basile, Cynthia L.
Baudo, Rita J.
Bauer, Barbara A.
Title
District Bilingual
Certified Substitute
Custodian
Teacher/Dept. Head
T.A. II/Day Care
Custodian
Certified Substitute
Certified Substitute
Sub Custodian
Day Care Aide
Certified Substitute
Teacher Aide II
Temporary
Custodian
Nurse
Payroll Clerk
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Aide
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Nurse
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Secretary I
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Talented And Gifted
Clerk Typist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
In 1977
29,001
900
6,477
55,750
7,394
27,917
110
653
548
205
2,874
13,655
6,152
30,563
37,270
6,606
46,013
750
2,229
14,611
44,968
32,878
481
24,179
17
44,208
17,127
46,156
31,936
51,299
100
48,584
44,296
43,704
29,064
48,908
46,466
26,680
11,484
2,091
5,770
9,712
550
14,354
50,084
44,727
47,490
49,584
44,727
198
Gross Wages
Name
Bay, Ruth M.
Bean, Michael D.
Beatty, Teresa M.
Beauchemin, Karen
Belcher, Karen K.
Beless, Nancy L.
Belfiore, Lynne
Bell, Alan
Beltran, Miriam
Bergenfield, Leslie
Bergeron, Wayne A.
Bernhardt, Heidi J.
Berrio, Francis E.
Bertucci, Peter J.
Bierhans, Irwin
Blackwell, Kathy
Blake, Dawn M.
Blake, Jean M.
Blake, Mark J.
Blauner, Maria A.
Boffoli, Cynthia M.
Bogle, Linda B.
Bois, Gail M.
Boland, Robert F.
Bonasia, Michael
Booth, Diane V.
Bossi, Arnold
Botelho, Edward
Boudreau, Alexandria
Bouvier III, Arthur 0.
Bowen, Anita E.
Bowes, Annette C.
Bows, Ronald C.
Boyle, Jayne C.
Brackeen, Ray A.
Brackett, Robert D.
Brennan, Cara M.
Brennan, Janet M.
Brenner, Christopher D.
Brett, Lucy M.
Brewer, Bonnie
Brigham, Susan P.
Brower, Valerie A.
Brown, Hope S.
Brown, Justin P.
Brown, Kelly -Kay
Brown, Margaret A.
Brown-Oberlander,
Margaret
Browne, Gordon W.
Brownlie, Katherine A.
Brunetti, Alfred F.
Bryant III, William P.
Buchanan, Adrianne M.
Buckler, Alice R.
Burbank, John J.
Title
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Day Care Aide
Secretary II
SPED Aide
Teacher
Teacher
Coach
T.A. II/Day Care
Clerical Substitute
Teacher/Dept. Head
Certified Substitute
Maintenance Laborer
Psychologist
Certified Substitute
Tutor
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Clerk/Typist
Secretary I
Teacher Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
Custodian
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Education
Counselor
Tech. Maint, Specialist
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Coach
Day Care Aide
Teacher
Teacher
Duty Aide
Librarian
Teacher Aide II
Teacher
Adult Education
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Bus Driver
Substitute Teacher
Certified Substitute
Coach
Teacher
Teacher
Shift Leader
In 1977
670
481
2,993
24,653
4,717
49,603
52,310
5,752
20,412
516
50,989
565
24,990
46,730
1,440
1,441
1,900
49,232
12,029
15,381
14,982
10,368
1,405
4,728
48,392
325
46,067
17,413
31,359
1,931
810
38,952
35,357
21,015
3,924
4,085
3,607
50,066
29,596
2,522
49,584
15,253
40,461
731
110
49,948
412
1,025
9,398
55
3,788
1,249
51,835
9,120
31,887
Gross Wages
Name
Burdette, Valerie A.
Burke, Carole H.
Burling, Melissa C.
Burlingame, Liliann
Burnham, Maureen A.
Burns, Amy E.
Butler, Dana H.
Butler, Janet L.
Butler, Janice I.
Butler, Susan D.
Cadwell, Charles M.
Cahalane, Victoria A.
Cahoon, Franz
Callanan, Deidre G.
Campbell, Amy J.
Campbell, Bernadette
Campbell, Sumner
Canepari, Halina S.
Cantor, Philip S.
Capers, Beverly
Carleton, Richard J.
Carlson, Robert J.
Carnathan, Susan M.
Carnes, Karen E.
Carr, Victoria M.
Carrick, Jeanne M.
Carson, Leslie T.
Carter, Wayne F.
Carty, Brigette L.
Carty, Erin K.
Carty, William J.
Carullo, Francis C.
Cash, Jayne T.
Cashen, Sandra J.
Cavaliere, James
Cazeault, Jennifer L.
Cedrone, Mary E.
Celi, Camille A.
Chalfin, Claire L.
Chalke, Debra
Chapman, Donna L.
Charpentier, Paul R.
Chausse, Denise M.
Chenette, Eileen K.
Chernushek, Marjorie
Childress, Mary S.
Chipman, Amy L.
Christian, Ernest A.
Church, Heather A.
Ciardi, Gerard F.
Ciccone, Amy L.
Ciccone, John J.
Cieto, Lisa A.
Clark, Martha J.
Clarke, Kathleen
Cleary, Barbara H.
Title
Teacher
Cafeteria Substitute
Teacher
Community Education
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
In 1977
9,587
872
11,389
341
1,681
8,995
27,085
481
Secy./Dir. of Instruction 27,419
Social Worker
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Summer SPED Tutor
Speech/Language
Day Care Workee
Duty Aide
ESL Tutor
54,644
8,236
25,867
481
42,662
1,023
23,948
460
36
4,009
Information Systems Mgt. 14,671
Teacher 47,637
Maintenance Mechanic 27,958
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Principal
Psychologist
Coach
Coach
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Nurse
Secretary II/Maintenance
Teacher
Librarian
Teacher Aide II
Certified Substitute
Community Activities
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Duty Aide
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
Assistant Principal
Day Care Worker
Shift Leader
Teacher
Coach
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Social Worker
Teacher
45,017
14,248
179
62,294
53,780
1,249
2,042
42,500
16,421
11,813
38,270
32,273
44,952
9,468
15,401
1,008
167
13,003
44,727
47,456
254
4,177
45,150
59,607
2,986
32,818
10,004
1,872
19,814
538
29,696
4,660
50,546
46,466
199
Gross Wages
Name
Cleaves, Scott
Clemence, Deborah R.
Clemence, John T.
Clifford, Sandra
Coggeshall, Chester F.
Cohen, Alisa M.
Cohen, Brenda J.
Colbert, Meredith
Colby, Janet C.
Colby, Richard B.
Cole, Barbara K.
Cole, Kristina A.
Colgan, Katherine A.
Collette, Dolores
Colley -Whittier, Michele A.
Collins, John P.
Colmer, Kenneth P.
Columbo, Louis M.
Colona, Nancy F.
Comeau, Constance
Comeau, Robert
Comeau, Stephen M.
Conant, Susan M.
Conefrey, Virginia D.
Connelly, Barbara K.
Connor, Susan
Conway, Carol S.
Coogan, James J.
Cook, Jessica M.
Cook, Marjorie L.
Cooke, Cheryl A.
Cooke, Nancy -Ann
Cooper, Anne Y.
Cooper, Phyllis G.
Copeland, Marcia J.
Coppelman, Susan B.
Corkum, Charles E.
Cornet, Susan N.
Cornog, Linda L.
Cornwell, Diane A.
Correia, Karen A.
Cortes, River P.
Corwin, Marsha P.
Costa, Charles C.
Costa, Janice M.
Costello, Rachael A.
Cotell, Deborah A.
Cotell Jr., Joseph S.
Coyle, Maureen T.
Coyne, Dorothy A.
Crandell, Xenia L.
Crellin, David W.
Crete, John D.
Cricco, Cara A.
Croker, Kathleen J.
Cronin, James 0.
Title In 1977
Teacher 10,756
Teacher 48,584
Teacher 47,763
Custodian 9,463
Coach 2,042
Substitute Cafeteria 185
Sub SPED Bus Aide 42
SPED Aide II 18,065
Teacher 44,437
Teacher 53,273
Teacher 44,727
Teacher 46,466
Teacher 45,575
Clerical Substitute 287
Certified Substitute 5,073
Teacher 18,819
School Physician 11,500
Asst. Complex Supervisor 1,640
34,378
2,649
6,138
204
25,038
47,384
49,803
47,033
33,875
52,170
625
59,607
46,906
110
300
46,466
25,484
13,729
109
673
44,727
44,477
29,815
Teacher
Cafeteria Substitute
Custodial Substitute
Substitute Custodian
Secretary II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Assistant Principal
Teacher
Nurse Substitute
Coach
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Temporary
Coach
Teacher
Teacher
Secretary II
Asst. Cross Country Coach 1,922
Adult Education
Teacher
Substitute Aide
Teacher
Duty Aide/Day Care Aide
Groundskeeper Leader
Mobility Services
Teacher
After School Activities
Director of Instruction
Seasonal Grounds
SPED Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute Custodian
858
46,052
24
19,262
14,066
34,983
1,800
44,727
334
71,886
7,263
12,885
7,374
3,574
Gross Wages
Name
Crook, Douglas E.
Crook, Tina M.
Crosby, Julia W.
Crumety, Margaret M.
Curette, Patricia D.
Curran, Joanne T.
Cusick, John J.
Cutler, Jane W.
D'Alessandro, Deborah A.
Daggett, David M.
Daley, Jennie B.
Daniels, Fern P.
Dauphinais, Janice M.
Davidson, June H.
Davidson, Sandra N.
Davis, Diane M
Day, Martha J.
Dean, Elizabeth M.
Dean, James J.
Decker, Benjamin J.
Deedy, Edward T.
Degramont, Marina D.
Dejarnett, Rodney V.
Demanche, Heidi M.
Demango, Jennifer M.
Demers, Elaine M.
Demers, Shirley M.
Denoncourt, Marjorie A.
Deoliveira-Ohlsen,
Deborah R.
Depin, Carol J.
Depin, Kevin F.
Derochea, Marie A.
Desmarais, Patricia C.
Detotto, Jerome F.
Dewilde, Suzanne
Dexter, Sheila M.
Dixon, James M.
Dodds, Jeremy M.
Dodge, Jeffrey A.
Doherty, Elizabeth A.
Doherty, William J.
Donovan, Brenda W.
Donovan, John F.
Donovan, Lynne M.
Donovan, Marguerite N.
Doolittle, Elaine M.
Dorchester, Tina S.
Domback, Josie R.
Dorr, David L.
Dowd, Marjorie B.
Doyle, Aimee L.
Doyle, Barbara F.
Doyle, Judy B.
Doyle, Melissa A.
Drake, Barbara
Title
Teacher
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Substitute Aide
Custodial Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Education
Secretary I
Cafeteria Worker
SPED Aide
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Secretary I
Seasonal Grounds
Substitute Teacher
Bus Driver
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Counselor
Cafeteria Worker
Cafeteria Substitute
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Principal
Certified Substitute
Cafeteria Worker
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Substitute Nurse
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Clerk -Typist
Substitute Nurse
Custodian
Substitute Cafeteria
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Secretary II
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Gross Wages
In 1977 Name
27,792 Drew, James W.
26,795 Dubois, Johanna
8,276 Duckworth, Alan D.
9,712 Duffy, G. Daissy
7,670 Duggan, Elizabeth E.
85 Dunbar, Mary Lou
9,530 Dunn, Eleanor J.
45,675 Dunn, Gordon F.
44,249 Dunn, Michelle E.
32,062 Dunne, Virginia H.
46,466 Duty, Dennis P.
897 Duty, Kathleen A.
13,052 Duverger, Florence C.
11,985 Dykeman, Christine M.
1,726 Dykeman, David
12,477 Dykeman Jr., James R.
48,358 Dykeman, Rosemarie F.
21,852 Dykeman, Rosemarie T.
5,376 Earle, Mary Lou
1,050 Eastman, Jill A.
18,354 Eatough, Nathan E.
743 Egan, Joy M.
481 Egan, Judith P.
39,299 Eichmann -Thompson,
29,142 Claire
50,568 Eichner, Carole A.
5,122 Elerble, Merilyn C.
2,444 Ellis, Alice C.
Emerson, Linda M.
4,570 Ervin, Richard R.
13,137 Estey, Denise L.
62,294 Evans, Philomena A.
179 Fallon, Sandra
4,765 Fanning, Linda 0.
1,185 Fantaroni, Robert
46,259 Farris Jr., William H.
110 Fayne, Francis A.
481 Fedge, Leslie A.
10,756 Feeley, Michael P.
20,241 Ferguson, Susan J.
1,125 Ferullo, Paula A.
47,016 Fichtel, Dagmar
31,218 Fichter, Carol A.
46,029 Finn, Catherine M.
47,696 Finnemore, Susan K.
48,814 Finocchi, Lisa J.
400 Finucane, Anne W.
9,002 Fitzgerald, Elaine M.
413 Fitzpatrick, Robert W.
25,293 Fitzsimmons, Patricia
20 Flammia, Wilma A.
150 Fletcher, Marie V.
29,150 Floyd, Apryl A.
29,295 Flynn, Jacquelyn A.
1,496 Fogg, Jane M.
44,853 Foley, Charlene A.
200
Title
Maintenance Laborer
Teacher
Certified Substitute
ESL Tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Duty Aide
Asst. Food Service Coord.
Certified Substitute
Temporary Aide
ESL Tutor/Sub Teacher
Tutor
Nurse
Certified Substitute
Teacher
SPED Aide I
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Psychologist
Clerical Substitute
Clerical Substitute
Secretary II
Psychologist
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
T.A. II/Day Care
Physical Therapist
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Custodial Substitute
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Cafeteria Manager
Substitute Cafeteria
Administrative Assistant
Tutor
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Principal
Cafeteria Worker
Cafeteria Substitute
Certified Substitute
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Teacher
In 1977
21,504
44,285
110
2,192
35,894
29,358
330
50,066
33,360
44,936
27,151
922
25,575
1,793
2,140
264
9,615
14,173
25
36,655
1,434
46,498
50,223
45,208
53,406
6,666
60
26,776
53,955
8,601
49,939
5,352
13,090
27,496
100
58,389
50,759
308
46,466
1,605
24,077
17,468
839
35,699
2,140
110
49,584
21,944
67,170
5,398
1,365
205
8,207
45,584
25,010
Gross Wages
Name
Foley, Dennis P.
Ford, Anne M.
Forker, Keith B.
Foster, Lee C.
Fournier, Mara
Fox, Kathleen T.
Francis, Diane V.
Franklin, Marsha
French, Susan A.
Frostholm, Kathryn C.
Fruggiero, Patricia A.
Fulwider-Cohen, Leslie A.
Furrer, Sheila A.
Fyfe, Catherine M.
Fyfe, Stuart
Gallant, Sr., John
Garbitt, Christine I.
Gately, John J.
Gaudette, Rhona A.
Genoa, Anthony M.
Gessner, David M.
Getchell, Janine A.
Getchell, Judy
Gilligan, Karen
Gilrein, Janet C.
Ginther, Margaret
Glass, Kristin M.
Glynn, Robert P.
Gonsalves, Carol A.
Goode, Patricia A.
Gore, Abbie A.
Grabowski, Patricia B.
Graf, Edith B.
Graf, Owen D.
Graham -Jr., M. Judson
Gray, Robert E.
Green, Gregory
Greene, Kimberly C.
Greene, Linda H.
Griecci, Debra R.
Griffin, Lu -Ann H.
Griffin, Thomas J.
Groom, John P.
Grubis, Linda
Gubbins, Susan E.
Gushee, Cynthia J.
Gustafson, Henry B.
Haas, Brian Y.
Haff, Kathleen T.
Haff, Robert N.
Haley, Beverly J.
Hall, Allen N.
Hall, Jennifer A.
Hallett, Andrea
Hallett, Anne E.
Halliday, John W.
Title
Certified Substitute
Adult Education
SPED Aide II
Custodian
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Librarian
Rehab. Counselor
Certified Substitute
Coach
After School Activities
Teacher
Seasonal Grounds
Bus Driver
Custodian
SPED Bus Aide
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Temporary
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Crossing Guard
Tutor
Teacher/Dept. Head
Teacher
Custodian
SPED Aide II
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Clerical Substitute
Cafeteria Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Coaching
Teacher
Tutor
Certified Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Officiating
Teacher/Athletic Director
Benefits Management Secy.
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Duty Aide
Substitute Teacher
Bus Driver
In 1977
4,094
299
15,512
25,395
26,877
13,938
45,996
12,594
46,996
47,875
46,690
55
500
167
48,888
7,036
19,854
28,198
12,887
2,831
550
6,795
1,323
49,584
6,777
43,727
31,918
361
10,584
11,126
35,869
4,051
40
55,130
20,158
14,623
21,630
7,153
34,537
190
577
150
1,334
45,717
5,520
13,904
288
20,588
100
54,411
33,458
28,166
538
1,680
275
10,747
201
Gross Wages
Name
Hamilton, Hugh R.
Hamilton, Jennifer L.
Hamilton, Lorraine
Hamilton, Robert S.
Hamlin, Cynthia
Hammond, Durrie M.
Hammond, Linda M.
Hardigan, Susan T.
Harmon, Mary -Ann
Harney, Donna L.
Harrington, Catherine M.
Harrington, Joanne
Harrison, W. John
Hartley, Sharon L.
Hartranft, Teresa
Harvey, Joan E.
Hastings, Diane
Hautanen, Mary -Ellen
Haydon, Richard D.
Hazard, Michelle B.
Heady, Jennifer
Healy, Mary
Heleen, Howard G.
Heney, Stephen J.
Hennessey, Beth A.
Hennessey, Daniel
Henshaw, Christopher A.
Heron, Martin M.
Hersey, Barbara M.
Hester, Carol A.
Hibbard, Louise M.
Hill, Bruce
Hill, Pamela W.
Hinckley, Heather H.
Hinckley, Patricia C.
Hirschfield Jr., Richard M
Hoar, Dianne
Hoar, James P.
Holden, William
Holland, Jeanne S.
Hollingsworth, Pamela L.
Hollum, Paul J.
Holmes, Kathleen
Holway, Joyce
Hoopes, Katherine
Hoppen, Dale S.
Hovel', Kristine A.
Howard, Sharon A.
Hoyt, Sandra L.
Hubbard, Rachel C.
Hughes, Jeffrey M.
Hunter, Alan C.
Hurd, Robert G.
Hurley Jr., Robert L.
Husband, Priscilla H.
Hyatt, Anneke
Title In 1977
Coaching 3,803
Substitute Teacher 2,620
Clerk/Typist 19,019
Teacher/Department Head 60,406
Teacher 53,094
Acct. Payable Clerk 25,648
Duty Aide/Crossing Guard 5,099
SPED Aide I
Teacher Aide II
Adult Education
Teacher
Adult Education
Teacher
Principal
Teacher
Sec/Dir. Fiscal Affairs
SPED Aide II
Certified Substitute
Custodian
Duty Aide
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Custodial Substitute
Custodian
Sub SPED Bus Aide
Certified Substitute
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Worker
Cafeteria Worker
. Substitute Cafeteria
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Asst. Principal
Psychologist
Shift Leader
4,035
2,580
338
38,289
488
45,208
63,350
46,466
22,320
6,096
4,264
25,747
1,201
5,835
46,510
46,697
30,865
42,619
44,961
1,738
4,502
13
4,137
5,143
45,479
46,365
11,253
10,239
395
45,758
56,845
48,221
59,607
40,300
28,208
Secretary/Receptionist 20,095
Teacher Aide II 13,158
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Coaching
Teacher Aide II
Seasonal Grounds
SPED Aide II
Custodian
Coaching
After School Activities
Certified Substitute
31,666
48,668
1,479
47,781
12,576
4,687
768
3,396
26,812
4,504
167
600
Gross Wages
Name
Ingram, Jon K.
Inkley, Janet
Jackson, Lisa D.
Jackson, Tammy L.
Jacques Jr., William F.
Jankowski, Catherine W.
Jansson, Avis
Jasie, Laura P.
Jenks, Kenneth T.
Jerome Jr., Arthur B.
Jesse, Fernanda
Jodice, Rose A
Johnson, Aline
Johnson, Donald D.
Johnson, Julia
Johnson, Mary L.
Johnson, Mary -Ellyn H.
Johnston, Elizabeth A.
Johnston III, Andrew B.
Jones, Cheryl A.
Judd Cabral, Mary A.
Judd, Grant
Jumper, Geoffrey A.
Kalil, Michael J.
Kalivas, Eileen M.
Kandall, Amy
Kane, Catherine W.
Kanis, Mersh-Lubel
Kapp, Joan T.
Karahalis, Mark A.
Karras, Kevin
Kashish, Lisa Anne
Kean, Dorothy A.
Keenan -Mack, Kathleen
Keith, Thomas A.
Kelley, Carol E.
Kelley, Carolyn S.
Kelley, Dianne M.
Kelley, Doris
Kelley, Maureen G.
Kelley, Norma J.
Kelly, Brian J.
Kelly, John H.
Kelly, Judith
Kenney, Suzanne R.
Kenyon, Kathleen
Kenyon, Richard
Kesler, Patricia M.
Khachadoorian, Vahan J.
Kierstead, Dorothy E.
Kimball, Barbara
King, Wendy
Kingston, Susan M.
Kinney, J. Michael
Kittila, Amy E.
Klepacz, Tracey
Title
Substitute Teacher
Nurse
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute SPED Aide
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
SPED Aide II
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Dir. of Fiscal Affairs
Librarian/Dept. Head
Teacher
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute Teacher
After School Activities
Substitute Teacher
Certified Substitute
Coach
Duty Aide
Duty Aide
Teacher
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Coach
Substitute Teacher
Flags Corps/Majorettes
Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Secy/Dir. Fiscal Affairs
Teacher
Teacher
Secy/Director Spec. Serv.
Computer Operator
Substitute Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Nurse
Adult Education
Teacher
Teacher
Student Serv./Dept. Hd.
C&I Tech Prep Director
Nurse Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Certified Substitute
Gross Wages
In 1977 Name
825 Klimm, Judy S.
38,851 Knell, Ann P.
5,541 Knepper, Robert J.
1,316 Knott, Cindy A.
45,466 Knowland, Mark G.
2,325 Knowland, Mary M.
49,584 Knowland, Matthew W.
46,156 Knowland, Sarah A.
49,602 Kolton, Susan F.
44,613 Koski, Kathleen M.
7,032 Kostka, Frances J.
9,182 Koumantzelis, Leeann
44,958 Krig, Charlene M.
74,674 Krueger, Meredith
51,497 Kreuger, Robert
45,516 L'Heureux, Roger
45,853 Laboranti, Albert L.
59 Ladner, Josephine E.
100 Lammers, Kathleen H.
146 Lanciana, Ronald K.
815 Langevin, Suzanne M.
105 Lapoint, Lillian M.
1,249 Lariviere-Werner, Julie K.
2,577 Laroche, Philip
1,464 Lassila, Kathleen A.
11,717 Lathrop, Jennifer R.
4,247 Latimer, Susan A.
16,219 Laughton, Arthur
750 Lauria, Elizabeth A.
50 Laurie, Corrine T.
5,898 Lavallee, Elaine
481 Lavery, Patricia H.
11,271 Lavery, Robert M.
7,930 Lavin, Dorothy K.
46,299 Lawson, E. Lisa
46,466 Le Cornec, Juliette C.
32,388 LeBlanc, James A.
27,835 LeClerc, Barbara L.
5,312 Lee, Audrey
18,692 Lee, Joanne S.
44,227 Legere, Leah M.
17,818 Legge, M. Jenifer M.
49,709 Lemoine, Beverly M.
38,270 Lemond, Thomas
1,368 Leofanti, Paul
43,727 Lepain, Craig R.
47,984 Lerner, Sheryl A.
64,360 Leveroni, Maureen E.
14,538 Levine -Newman, Cheryl H.
100 Linberg, Jennifer M.
51,660 Lind, John P.
45,019 Lindahl, Paul R.
10,739 Lindner, Timothy P.
54,980 Linnell, Kathryn G.
50 Linton, Susan
220 Lizotte, Ann E.
202
Title In 1977
Day Care Worker 28,011
Teacher 53,643
Custodian 28,670
Cafeteria Worker 6,808
Teacher 44,853
Teacher 34,429
Certified Substitute 50
Substitute Teacher 900
Community Education 90
Teacher 43,974
SPED Aide II 5,201
Teacher 37,552
Adult Education 800
Teacher 44,329
Teacher 44,727
Teacher 9,106
Teacher 39,868
Secretary I 23,709
Teacher Aide II 15,267
Coaching 6,136
Teacher Aide II 16,410
Teacher 14,322
Teacher 40,026
Teacher 49,423
Teacher Aide II 19,126
Teacher 481
Teacher 44,477
Audio -Visual 32,248
Teacher 39,507
Cafeteria Worker 4,186
Teacher 47,364
Certified Substitute 9,496
Teacher 46,389
Substitute Cafeteria 49
Teacher 48,542
Teacher 9,587
Bus Driver 5,071
Substitute Cafeteria 59
Teacher Aide II 14,323
Food Service Coordinator 38,848
Cafeteria Worker 5,191
Teacher 26,111
Substitute Cafeteria 848
Assistant Principal 31,800
Teacher 49,584
Certified Substitute 818
Teacher 37,816
Teacher 207
Teacher Aide II 10,198
Teacher 29,427
Certified Substitute 1,022
Teacher 25,587
Coach 624
Teacher 21,364
Teacher 7,571
Certified Substitute 1,843
Gross Wages
Name
Loebig, Mary
Logan, Jane
Lohse, Catherine M.
Lonergan, Thomas J.
Lorino, Maureen A.
Lozada, Carlos M.
Lucas, Patricia E.
Lucey, Joan M.
Luke, Kimberlee J.
Lusher, David M.
Luyrink, Jane E.
MacArthur, Neeley
MacArthur, Patricia A.
Mach, Ann -Marie
Macintosh, Heather J.
Macintosh, Jane G.
Mackey, Erinn M.
MacPherson, Bruce W.
MacPherson, Louisa J.
Madden, Michael J.
Madeira -Hahne, Ruth C.
Mahedy, Carol A.
Mahieu, Lauren
Mahoney, Patricia A.
Malaquias, Carol D.
Malita, Sandra J.
Malkasian, Kathy J.
Malloy, John T.
Malloy, Yvonne E.
Malo, Marie
Malone, Catherine A.
Manella, Cheryl T.
Manoli, Christine A.
Manwaring, Mary M.
Mara Jr., Thomas L.
Maranda, Bruce
Marchese, Linda
Markham, Carol
Marrero, Pedro J.
Marry Jr., Stephen R.
Martell, Judith A.
Martin, Janice C.
Martin, Janice L.
Martin, Jennifer I.
Martin, Marilyn G.
Martin, Peter M.
Martino, Carole J.
Mason, Mark R.
Massarelli, Janice A.
Mastin, Nancy H.
Mastin, Theodore H.
Mathews, Anita L.
Matrango, Carroll M.
Matthew, Greta G.
Matthews, Dina
Mauro, Karen S.
Title
Teacher
Teacher
Coaching/Duty Aide
SPED Aide II
Secretary II
Custodial Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Certified Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Seasonal Grounds
Certified Substitute
Teacher Aide II
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Health Ed./Tchr.-Coord.
Teacher
Coaching
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Education
Teacher
Tutor
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Adult Education
Duty Aide/Clerk Typist
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Secretary II
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Duty Aide/SPED Aide I
Teacher
Teacher
Tutor
Nurse
Teacher
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Principal
Substitute Nurse
Teacher
Certified Substitute
SPED Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Secy To Superintendent
Teacher
Day Care Aide/Duty Aide
In 1977
32,910
49,584
5,726
15,479
420
4,378
605
3,534
707
5,096
2,248
10,700
13,192
36,747
6,100
14,362
9,032
52,896
11,717
3,316
110
42,764
10,868
45,584
45,474
678
37,539
5,178
29,079
51,749
247
6,128
12,893
38,578
2,713
49,960
26,927
46,675
28,302
44,817
2,064
48,382
46,466
6,420
37,270
46,947
33,705
59,607
220
43.915
2,462
17,927
400
39,940
11,133
26,469
203
Gross Wages
Name
Maxwell, Lelia R.
Maxwell, Richard
Mayo, Nadine W.
McCaffrey, Michael D.
McCarthy, Eileen G.
McCarthy, Linda R.
McCorkle, Sharon
McCuish, Donna M.
McDonald, Glenn E.
McGlynn, Lorraine M.
McGourty, Paul F.
McGovern, Michael E.
McGuire, Doris H.
McInerney, Nancy M.
McLaughlin, Donna C.
McLaughlin, Erin R.
McLean -Stead, Connie
McMahon-Hemeon,
Sandra L.
McManus, Michael J.
McNeil, Robert H.
McNulty, Aileen L.
McNulty, Linda M.
McPherson, Louis D.
McShane, Judith
McShane, William
McTague, Mary -Ellen
McWilliams, Barbara D.
Meehan, John
Melbourne, Lorraine M.
Melia, Nancy
Mellen, Nancy A.
Melnick, Andrew
Melograna, Scott M.
Mendosa, Gretchen
Mendosa, Laura L.
Meoli, Stephen C.
Merrill, Sylvia A.
Meservey, Susan
Metcalfe, Terence P
Meyer, Frances
Meyer, Nina L.
Meyer, Suzanne L.
Michael, David S.
Michonski, Charles P.
Michonski, Jason A.
Middleton, Jeannette R.
Miller, Lawrence S.
Mitchell, Carol T.
Monroe, Cheryl A.
Monteiro II, Eugene A.
Montoya, Ernest J.
Montoya, Pamela J.
Moore, Cathryn L.
Moore, Gregory E.
Moore, Scott T.
Title In 1977
Teacher 39,705
Substitute Teacher 1,077
Teacher Aide II 11,577
Superintendent Of Schools 94,941
Teacher 27,118
Teacher 44,413
Teacher 43,957
Tutor 17,623
Tutor 251
Certified Substitute 325
Teacher 481
Custodian 5,726
Duty Aide 12
Substitute Teacher 660
Summer School 144
Certified Substitute 180
Speech/Language 49,501,
ESL Tutor
Multi -Unit Shift Leader
Custodian
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Maintenance Mechanic
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Librarian
Substitute Cafeteria
Principal
Multi -Unit Cafeteria Mgr.
Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Aide
Substitute Day Care Aide
Therapist
Librarian
Teacher
Teacher
Consultant
Teacher Aide II
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Cafeteria
Custodian
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Custodian
Day Care Aide
Teacher
Coach
Teacher
188
38,591
33,655
46,156
3,284
27,167
46,466
54,413
48,228
16,392
49,709
286
63,350
18,726
46,466
32,409
7,961
514
43,531
17,984
47,156
12,883
2,463
16,192
17,991
43,524
47,468
543
455
30,743
6,404
21,015
6,124
206
4,427
46,746
1,248
31,558
Gross Wages
Name
Moreschi, Gloria A.
Morrison, Ann R
Morse, James C.
Moulaison, Stephen E.
Moye, Judith
Mucci, Lorraine F.
Mudie, Craig E.
Mulhern, Mary -Ann
Mullaney, Thomas E.
Muncey, Thomas B.
Murphy, Anne
Murphy, Cathleen M.
Murphy, Gail K.
Murphy, John E.
Murphy, Kelly J.
Murphy, Ronald
Murphy, Virginia
Murray, Robert W.
Murray -Daniels, Janice L.
Nagle, Sandra L.
Nahkala, Shelly R.
Narbonne, Toni -Ann
Nardini, Lynne E.
Nastri, Kathy L.
Neitz, Elizabeth B.
Nelligan, Stephen W.
Nelson, Mary I.
Nelson, Sharon L.
New, John E.
Nickerson, Dale N.
Nixon, Karen
Norton, Richard
Norton, Sandra A.
Nugnes, Catherine R
Nye, Patricia M.
O'Brien, Irene F.
O'Brien, Maureen C.
O'Clair, Jeanmarie
O'Connell, Ellen M.
O'Connor, Kathleen M.
O'Donnell, Joseph G.
O'Leary, John E.
O'Leary, Margaret M.
O'Leary, Ryan
O'Loughlin, Noreen M.
O'Malley, Robert K.
O'Neill Delphia, Jeanette
O'Neil, Louise M.
O'Neill, Terrence L.
Olander, Karen L.
Oliveira, Rosemary M.
Oliver, Jane
Oliver, Kimberly A.
Olkkola, Judith A.
Olson, Jonathan E.
Olwell, Georgiana M.
Title
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
SPED Aide II
SPED Aide I
Cafeteria Worker
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
T.A. II
Complex Supervisor
Mechanic
Teacher
Talented/Gifted
Teacher Aide II
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
In 1977
4,391
44,665
20,025
5,625
10,418
10,348
49,815
13,872
51,959
31,307
1,889
75
13,294
1,674
34,605
46,947
3,530
Van Driver 6,682
Day Care Worker/Duty Aide 9,970
Teacher 49,399
Substitute Teacher 1,740
Teacher 37,092
T.A. II/Day Care 20,636
Teacher 46,216
Tutor 8,164
Certified Substitute 1,248
Teacher 35,489
After School Activities 300
Teacher/Band Director 51,043
Cafeteria Worker/Day Care 14,770
Duty Aide 2,483
Teacher 49,584
Teacher 44,727
Teacher 47,655
Secretary/Receptionist 15,546
SPED Bus Aide 12,968
SPED Bus Aide 3,164
Certified Substitute 1,333
Teacher 46,305
Teacher 33,052
Teacher 12,169
Teacher 49,760
Teacher 45,466
Certified Substitute 50
Clerical Substitute 966
Custodial Substitute 15,292
Substitute Teacher 990
Substitute Cafeteria 23
Substitute Teacher 150
Teacher 47,503
SPED Aide II 4,243
Teacher 46,466
Teacher 38,394
Teacher 12,911
Certified Substitute 1,800
Adult Ed. Dept. Head 4,721
204
Gross Wages
Name
Orloff, Charles T.
Ormon, Mary J
Page, Leonard
Paige, Anthony
Paige, Laurie A.
Paige, Mark A.
Palmatier, Carol B.
Palmer, George R.
Pannone, Robert A.
Pantoja, Felicia M.
Park, George H.
Parkes, Katherine L.
Parkhurst, Christianna L.
Parslow, Jr., Edwin S.
Patsavos, Jonathan C.
Patterson, Steven M.
Peace, William E.
Pearson, Alan
Pelletier, Cheryl E.
Pelton, Kathryn L.
Pementel, Carol A.
Peros, Barbara
Perry, Kenneth J.
Peters, Patricia M.
Pfarrer, Barbara
Phelan III, Leonard H.
Philla, Robert
Phillips, Jason E.
Pierce, Ronald D.
Pierce, Therese R.
Pihl, Donna C.
Pineo, Maryann D.
Pizzano, Amy M.
Pontius, Elizabeth J.
Pope, Lesah-Sayre
Popp, Corinne L.
Potter, Nancy G.
Potzka, Barbara
Powers, Harry T.
Powers, Jeffrey N.
Pratt, Nancy L
Preston, Carl R.
Proudfoot, Joyce
Provence, Wendy L
Purcell, Alma L.
Putman, Eileen M.
Putnam, Jill E.
Quealey, Eleanor J.
Quilty, Carolyn E.
Quink, Diane M.
Quinn, Janet R.
Quinn, Sarah
Quirk, Gayle D.
Radley, Maureen
Raimo, Susan L.
Ralston, Joanne M.
Title
Principal
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Certified Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Duty Aide
Custodian
Secretary II
Certified Substitute
Custodian
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher/Dept. Head
Tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Bus Driver
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Custodian
Substitute Cafeteria
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Summer Day Care Aide
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Summer School
Certified Substitute
Custodial Substitute
Bookkeeper
Teacher
Substitute Cafeteria
Tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Aide
Summer School
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Occupational Therapist
Teacher
In 1977
67,270
6,154
24,948
46,647
283
400
1,000
49,793
47,542
1,495
30,283
21,406
100
26,364
1,300
43,007
50,065
50,377
1,050
31,114
17,722
49,424
6,859
31,636
49,584
27,869
49,854
2,740
28,835
23
1,100
34,890
2,654
38,769
20,681
9,627
26,933
44,103
850
1,800
23
2,904
33,970
5,384
78
2,684
27,323
46,216
45,727
7,424
900
48,983
44,961
46,914
1,800
48,689
Gross Wages
Name
Rathburn, Rosemary
Reda, Jason A.
Redmond, Mary -Ellen
Reed, Karen G.
Reeves -Rowles, Kim
Regan, J. Peter
Reilly, Tracie A.
Reis, Ronald L.
Rice Sandra M.
Rice, Thad R.
Richardi, Rachael L.
Richardson, Laurie A.
Ring, David W.
Robbins, Deborah T.
Robbio, Carol
Roberts, Deborah F.
Roberts, John
Robinson, Michelle N.
Robinson, Rona E.
Rodenbush, James F.
Rodrigues, Claire
Rogers, John C.
Roney, Linda E.
Roney, Susan J.
Roszell, Joel E.
Ruell, Jacquelyn A.
Russo, Kathryn A.
Russo, Molly E.
Ryan, Christopher
Ryan, Jeanne
Ryan, Joan M.
Ryan, Kathleen
Saben, Sandra J.
Sabourin, James A.
Sadowski, Michael J.
Sampson, Jennifer L.
Santerre, Linda M.
Santini, Sherry A.
Sauro, David A.
Schaller, John P.
Schettini Jr., Patrick A.
Schlegel, Terry J.
Schnaible, Drury S.
Schonborg, Edward S.
Schrock, Kathleen
Schuermann, Venta
Scott -Cash, Judith M.
Searles, Francine A.
Sear, Harold F.
Sennott, Colleen T.
Seymour, Christine G.
Shafran, Florence S.
Sharpless, Sally M.
Shaughnessy, Pamela
Shaw, Susan H.
Shea, Meredith E.
Title
Certified Substitute
Seasonal Grounds
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Dir. of Special Services
Cafeteria Worker
Van Driver
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher/Dept. Head
Coach
Substitute Custodian
Certified Substitute
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Temporary
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Cafeteria Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Substitute SPED Aide
Custodial Substitute
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Assistant Principal
Teacher
Librarian
Teacher
Teacher
Speech Pathologist
Teacher
Coach
Substitute Teacher
Principal
Certified Substitute
Duty Aide
Custodian
Technology Dept. Head
Substitute Aide
Substitute Clerical
Nurse
Certified Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Certified Substitute
Substitute Cafeteria
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Substitute Aide
In 1977
3,113
2,752
31,392
5,929
41,374
71,164
1,112
12,581
14,481
49,754
783
2,028
20,090
110
45,884
52,635
3,316
1,253
2,818
2,650
44,727
460
13,279
17,218
45,529
1,208
400
219
48
42,400
210
62,094
49,665
48,584
34,209
29,084
50,100
34,673
105
450
74,000
669
1,434
13,633
56,030
71
68
37,270
2,973
139
495
661
21
49,418
346
1,250
205
Gross Wages
Name
Sheret, Ellen M.
Sherman, Ruth D.
Shores, Dean R.
Shorette, Tina E.
Shrake, Linda B.
Shuman, Jeri E.
Shuttleworth, Katherine M
Siegel, Tracie C.
Silvan, Deborah D.
Silvestro, Pamela J.
Simmons, Patricia A.
Simon, Linda B.
Simonich, Kimberly I.
Sinopoli, John J.
Skala, James H.
Skala, Renee G.
Small, Helen
Smith, Cathie
Smith, Ernest B.
Smith, J
Smith, Scott
Smith, Shirley
Smith, Susan Ann
Smyth, Pamela
Sorvillo, Lori L.
Sossel, Tracey A.
Speigel, Amy E.
Sprague, Joanne
Springer, Daniel
Springer, Soni R.
St. Cyr, Henry
St. Onge, Rhea
St. Pierre, Joyce A.
Stackhouse, Suzanne N.
Stacy, Judith A.
Stacy, Judith K.
Stafford -Donovan, Tonia R
Stahl, Karla C.
Stanley, Denise M.
Stead, Robert
Stein, Carolynne J.
Stein, Frederick
Steinmueller, Karen A.
Stella, Rita D.
Stewart, Nancy
Stewart, Virginia
Still, Judith M.
Stoecker, Catherine M.
Stratton, Constance
Street, Suzanne D.
Streeter, George
Strong, Nancy
Sugermeyer, Doreen
Sullivan, Donald J.
Sullivan, Francis H.
Sullivan, Joanne F.
Title
T.A. II/Library
Talented/Gifted
Substitute Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Certified Substitute
. Certified Substitute
Teacher
C&I Tech Prep Secretary
SPED Aide II
Secretary II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Cafeteria
Teacher
Speech/Language
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Nurse Substitute
. Certified Substitute
Teacher
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
School Psychologist
Cafeteria Manager
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher/Reg. Dept. Head
SPED Aide II
SPED Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Certified Substitute
Teacher
Certified Substitute
In 1977
14,404
4,300
715
5,691
29,116
865
565
33,079
2,295
15,711
19,866
48,781
46,443
46,092
26,246
14,086
46,285
45,048
8,475
900
556
52,855
44,727
48,668
10,741
39,580
424
55
35,282
9,845
1,938
11,826
179
10,105
1,529
3,123
50
11,717
12,148
49,293
9,672
54,205
22,879
43,831
46,466
54,283
8,628
13,351
46,649
37,322
47,875
47,060
607
55
49,584
2,500
Gross Wages
Name
Sullivan, John L.
Sullivan, Judith M.
Sullivan, Kim P.
Sullivan, Maureen M.
Sulyma, Richard A.
Sutter, Cheryl
Svoboda, Dorothy C.
Swidler, Grace E.
Swift, Margaret A.
Switzer, Robert A.
Tanner, Joyce E.
Tarala, Carol M.
Tarala, Ill, Edmund J.
Tave, Kyle H.
Taylor, Catherine J.
Telega, Tanya G.
Tellier, Richard J.
Terhune, Dorothy H.
Terrio, Michelle
Thatcher, Wendy L.
Thompson, Jay K.
Thompson, Mary Ellen
Thompson, Sharon L.
Tighe, Gayle
Tobin, Pamela J.
Todd, John W.
Tolley, Jennifer R.
Toppin, Anna
Toppin, Kenneth S.
Torres, Chiara D.
Tosetti, Patricia A.
Totten, Barbara A.
Tramantano, James
Trempelas, Demetrius
Trimble, Stephen A.
Tringale, Kathleen A.
Tsoukalas, Jaime E.
Tucker, Jane M.
Tulloch, Jodie
Turner, Lynn M.
Twarog, Karin
Urquhart, Raymond M.
Vachon, Gil B.
Valentine, Melissa A.
Van Weel, Kathleen G.
Venneri, Tammy -Lynne
Verani, Marybeth
Verfaillie, Shawn M.
Vincent, Marla
Waldo, Donald
Title In 1977
Custodian 28,686
Teacher 45,474
Teacher 45,737
Secretary II 4,354
Maintenance Laborer 25,902
Teacher 47,304
Temporary 625
Tutor 1,357
Business Secretary 27,901
Certified Substitute 275
Temporary 1,306
Teacher 45,930
Custodial Substitute 340
Seasonal Grounds 2,832
Bus Driver 18,544
Counselor 5,594
Substitute Teacher 815
SPED Aide II 17,379
Teacher 11,922
Substitute Nurse 165
Counselor 51,568
ESL Tutor 2,208
Day Care Aide 3,616
Cafeteria Worker 12,045
Substitute Nurse 55
Teacher 45,218
Temporary 100
Food Service Bookkeeper 23,183
Custodian 28,460
Teacher 36,248
Cafeteria Worker 1,712
SPED Aide II 18,244
Substitute Cafeteria 112
Teacher 481
Certified Substitute 7,409
Substitute Teacher 300
Substitute Teacher 165
Teacher 6,384
Cafeteria Worker 2,080
Summer Day Care Aide 1,259
Teacher 49,684
Certified Substitute 350
Substitute Teacher 110
Teacher 5,899
Secretary/Receptionist 7,670
Substitute Teacher 150
Teacher 36,038
Teacher 18,211
Secretary II 31,270
Teacher 49,970
Gross Wages
Name
Walenski, Robert A.
Walker, Franklin E.
Walker, Kathryn H.
Walker, Wendy M.
Wallin, Randall W.
Wallwork, Kathryn A.
Walsh, Dorothy D.
Walsh, Madeleine B.
Warren, Cheryl A.
Warren, Virginia L.
Watson, Donald
Watson, Joanna M.
Watson, June R.
Watson, Patricia A.
Watts, Carolyn
Weeks, Jean A.
Weibezahl, M. Elizabeth
Welch Francine
Weldon, S. Claire
Welsh, David L.
Welsh, Natalie A.
Wentz, Elizabeth Z.
Whalen, Eileen M.
Whalen, Lisa M.
Wheaton, Sara
Whinnem, Reade S.
White, Virginia F.
White, William
Whitelaw, Graham J.
Wikstrom, Charles S.
Williams, Rickey L.
Wilson, Suzanne E.
Winrow, Alan R.
Winslow, Winifred
Wolf, Ann B.
Wood, Rita
Woodman, Clinton J.
Woods, Alan W.
Wreyford, Giovanna S.
Wright, Carolyn K.
Wright, Stefanie E.
Wytrwal, Marcia J.
Yargeau, Elizabeth
York, Edward M.
Young, Cecil L.
Zellers, Carolyn M.
Zimmerman, Kathleen M.
Zinck, Lisa L.
Zopatti, Carl
Zradi, Sherianna
206
Title
Teacher
Custodian
Early Childhood Aide
Teacher
Principal
Day Care Aide
Tutor
Substitute Teacher
Teacher Aide II
SPED Aide II
Psychologist
Teacher
SPED Aide II
SPED Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher Aide II
Certified Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Adult Education
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Tutor
Secretary Receptionist
Community Education
Teacher
Teacher
Certified Substitute
Counselor
Coaching
Ground Maint. Foreman
Custodian
SPED Aide ll
Assistant Principal
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Shift Leader
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Community Education
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Crossing Guard
Teacher
Teacher
Temporary
Teacher
Psychologist
In 1977
217
25,144
4,373
44,132
63,733
9,114
814
3,395
4,406
13,631
54,205
30,304
16,838
13,069
12,242
17,568
1,300
200
381
49,066
17,409
22,561
16,848
2,577
39,433
21,707
2,344
53,099
3,316
36,858
29,442
9,498
61,094
13,331
49,334
49,739
32,702
26,876
393
14,677
216
34,323
44,727
50,065
1,230
39,714
43,972
16
49,942
35,735
Prelude
Processional
Welcome
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Class of 1997 Scholarship and Award Assembly
Thursday evening, June 5th, 1997 • Seven o'clock
Program
D -Y Regional H.S. String Orchestra
"Legends of the Fall"
James Homer
"Pomp and Circumstance" Audience Stands
Michael Volpe
Class President
"Reach" D -Y Regional H.S. Concert Chorale
Gloria Estefan and Diane Warren
"The Lord Bless You and Keep You"
Peter Lutkin
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional
High School Awards
Recessional
"Kanon"
Johann Pachelbel
Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey
Superintendent
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.
Principal
and Representatives
Audience Stands
Awards and Scholarships 1997
Boston College Book Award
Boston University Book Award
Brown University Book Award
Cornell University Book Award
Dartmouth Book Award
Emmanuel College Book Award
Harvard Book Award
Holy Cross Book Award
Smith Book Award
Wellesley Book Award
Wheaton College Book Award
Williams College Book Award
Yale University Book Award
Chatham Chorale Award for Choral Excellence
VFW 8074, Frank Innello Post Voice of Democracy Award
Art Awards
Faculty Merit Award
New England Camera Award
HoII Award
Peter Maxtone—Graham Art Award
Yarmouth Art Guild Awards
Best in Drawing/Painting
Best in Sculpture
Best in Creativity
207
Best in Photography
F.O.S.S. Appreciation Awards
The Chi Rho Scholarship
St. Pius Tenth Parish Scholarship
Bradford Hemeon Memorial Scholarship
Laurence C. MacArthur/John Simpkins
Elementary Parents Advisory Council
Dennis -Yarmouth Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Cape Cod Five Scholarship
Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce
Yarmouth High School Class of 1940
National Honor Society Scholarship
Grand Prix Driving School
Ann Coggeshall Memorial Scholarship
Finnish -American Society Scholarship
Excellence in Science
Stanley M. Daggett Award for Excellence in Mathematics
English Department Awards
Outstanding Senior in Parenting and Child Development
Albert J. Bohlin Memorial Scholarship
Meredith A. Quinn Memorial Scholarship
Excellence in Social Studies
DAR, Capt. Joshua Gray Chapter Awards
Excellence in American History
Good Citizen Award
Retired Officers' Association
Excellence in World Languages
VFW, Yarmouth Post 6293
The Friday Club Scholarship
Massachusetts Elks Scholarships
Red Jacket Inns Scholarship
Yarmouth Restaurant Association
R. Robert Dale Scholarship (Moose International)
Loyal Order of Moose, Yarmouth Lodge # 2270
East Dennis Ladies' Aid Society
Catherine White Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Dennis Junior Women's Club)
Harwich -Dennis Rotary Club
Howard Lodge Masonic Scholarship
Richard J. Terrio Scholarship
Yarmouth Firefighters' and Relief Association
David Thacher Memorial Scholarship
Herbert S. Hughes Memorial Arts Scholarship
Dennis Firefighters' Association
Thomas Minckler Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Yarmouth Police Relief Assn.)
Phebe Murray Carey Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Dennis Chamber of Commerce)
Mid -Cape Lions Club Sholarship
Yarmouth Rotary Club Scholarship
Paul E. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Interact Scholarship
Sharon Callachan Music Award
Excellence in Choral Music Award
Village Garden Club of Dennis
Aquacultural Research Corporation
Eugene J. Petrovits Memorial Scholarship
Hays & James McConnell Clark Scholarship
Garden Club of Yarmouth
Ryan M. Fiala Memorial Scholarship
John A. MacNaught Scholarship
(presented by the Dennis -Harwich Lions Club)
Yarmouth Scholarship Fund
Cape Cod Association Scholarship
DAV Auxiliary, Cape Cod Unit # 96
West Dennis Garden Club
Dennis -Yarmouth Parents' Council Leadership Award
Joshua Sears Memorial Award for the Dramatic Arts
Joshua Sears Memorial Scholarship
U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award
R. Glenn Landers Scholarship
Tom "Tucker" Zinkevich Dennis -Yarmouth Golf Award
Knights of Columbus/St. Pius X Council 10346
Scholar/Athlete Award
Stephen Donnelly Memorial Scholarship
Excellence in Skills for Life and Wellness
Yarmouth -Dennis Red Sox Baseball Club
Scott Nicholson Memorial Scholarship
Bass River/Bayberry Hills and Dennis Golf Associations
Scholarship
Paula B. McManaway Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Yarmouth Little League)
National Consortium for Academics and Sports
Phyllis Nickerson Schaefer English Award
Hyannis Lodge of Elks No. 1549
Kevin M. Giardino Memorial Scholarship
Joseph W. Aldridge, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Girl's Athletic Achievement Award
Walter "Skip" Daly Award for the Outstanding
Senior Male Athlete
Dolphin Awards
DAV, Cape Cod Chapter 96 Scholarship
Dennis Yarmouth Soccer Boosters' Club
HOPE Scholarship
Dennis -Union Church Memorial Scholarship
Dennis -Yarmouth Women's Club Scholarship
Dennis Police Patrolmans' Union
Cape Cod Bank & Trust Company
Samuel Robbins Awards
WCOD's Dave Clark Scholarship
Esther W. Howes Scholarship
(presented by the Women's Fellowship of the
Dennis Union Church)
Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation
(presented by the Cape Cod Times)
Media One's Brad Dean Scholarship
Karen S. Merchant Memorial Scholarship
Dennis -Yarmouth Custodians' Scholarship
Loyal Order of Moose, Yarmouth Lodge #2270Dennis
Police Association
Ruth B. Sears Scholarship
Principal's Leadership Award
Richard C. Dorshimer Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Northside Business Association)
Vinland Lodge of Cape Cod # 703
VFW Ladies Auxiliary # 2578
Hazel W. Gifford Scholarship
Daniel Snowden Memorial Scholarship
Dennis -Yarmouth Band Parents' Association Scholarship
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Awards
Dennis -Yarmouth Educators' Association Awards
Mattacheese Middle School Class of 1993
Wixon Middle School Class of 1993
West Awards
Louis B. Thacher Scholarship
Bill Booker Memorial Scholarship
John Owen Hart Scholarship
Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Awards
Ann Castonguay Memorial Awards
Top Twenty Book Awards
Salutatorian Award
Valedictorian Award
Trustees of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District Scholarship
Members of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School
District Committee act as Trustees for various designated
scholarship funds, and each year at the Scholarship and
Award Assembly distribute awards to deserving gradu-
ates.
The Ann Castonguay Memorial Scholarship has
been awarded to worthy Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High
School seniors each year since 1948. The West Awards
were established in 1976. The following scholarships have
been established in perpetuity: Yarmouth High School
Class of 1940 in 1987; Louis B. Thacher in 1990; Bill
Booker Memorial Scholarship in 1991; Peter Maxtone-
Graham Art Award in 1992; Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust in
1995; and John Owen Hart Scholarship in 1996.
From other available funds, cash gifts are presented
to the Valedictorian and the Saluatorian, and the twenty
top-ranking graduates receive an appropriate book.
Scholarships Previously Announced
Barnstable Firefighters' Association, Inc.
Cape Cod Community College
Chatham Chorale Scholarship
General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts
Music Scholarship
Massachusetts AFL-CIO New Bedford/Cape Cod
Central Labor Council Scholarship
Massachusetts Lions Club Youth Speech Contest
Peter Eustace Scholarship in the Creative Arts
presented by the Barnstable Comedy Club
St. Francis Xavier Parish Guild Scholarship
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Prelude
Processional
Star Spangled Banner
Welcome
Commencement Address
Commencement Message
Presentation of Diplomas
Recessional
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Class of 1997
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, June 7th, 1997
Dennis -Yarmouth Band
Audience Stands
Francis Scott Key
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.
Principal
Bradford Egan
School Committee Vice Chairman
Deirdre L. Brenner
Salutatorian
Jacqueline O'Neil Fitzpatrick
Valedictorian
Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey
Superintendent
Patrick A. Schettini
Principal
Michael Anthony Volpe
Class President
Audience Stands
Following the program, parents and friends are invited to congratulate the graduates.
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Maria C. Achille
Candace Marie Alexander
Christopher P. Anderson
Holly Arbogast
Beth Arseneaux
Joshua Avery
Timothy C. Ball
Jennifer L. Barncoat
Jillian L. Barry
Nathaniel A. Beach*
Joshua P. Beaudry
Justine T. Bergesen
Emily M. Blake*
CLASS OFFICERS
CLASS OF 1997
Troy K. Bode
Kathryn L. Bohlin
Joshua A. Boosanda
Kristina Ashley Borden
Leah A. Borden
Matthias Nicoll Bossi
Brooke A. Boudrot
Aimee B. Bourgeois
Russell S. Bradford
John O. Brady
Jennifer L. Brennan
Lauryn A. Brennan
Deirdre L. Brenner*
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Michael Anthony Volpe
Tracy Diane Morneau
Kristin V. Scott
Cheryl M. Catacchio
Marc J. Bridges
Ryan P. Brogan
Kelly Elizabeth Bruno
William Paul Bryant IV
LeeAnn Butler
Ian Cadillac*
Amanda R. Campbell
Jennifer A. Carleton*
Cheryl M. Catacchio
Eve Marie Cid-Hogan
Christopher E. Clark
Lisa E. Clemence*
Jason E. Clifford
Glenn Burleigh Coffin, Jr.*
Carolyn Helen Cole*
Natalie Collins*
Michael S. Croker
Cara E. Crosby
Sean M. Crowley
Jonathan L. Cutler
Jeffery A. Cutting
William B. Daniels
Tiffany A. Davern
James J. Dean, II
Charlaine L. Drew*
Mary Rose Driskel
Leah Jeanne Dubois*
Matthew T. Ducharme
Kelly R. Duchesney
Joanna J. Duncan
David B. Dykeman*
Jennifer Anne Egan
Julie F. Eldredge
Kristin M. Eldridge
Leah K. Elliott
Peter N. Endres
Amy C. Endris
Jeffrey R. Erickson
David M. Ezersky
Nicholas A. Fabiano
Joshua P. Field
Jeremy L. Fischer
Jacqueline O'Neil Fitzpatrick*
Brian A. Fleming
David J. Fleming
Brian Dugger Fredericks
Lisa Gallant
Lisa Marie Gallant
Brent D. Garner
Heather Lynn Gatchell
Renee Gaudette
Heather Eve Giangregorio
Danashia C. Gomes
Ryan A. Graham
James L. Hagemeister
Joshua A. Hallett
Michael K. Harris
Gerrick T. Hegarty
Pamela Hehre
Corey A. Heiligmann
Rebecca T. Hinds
Aisha Hodge
Michelle A. Hoffman
Michelle I. Holman
Brett E. Holmes
Erik Holmquist
Jennifer M. Holsworth
Victoria M. Holt
Kimberly A. Hoskinson
Scott McNally Hoyt
* National Honor Society
Jennifer M. Hughes
Jessica K. Hunter
Justin Hurley*
Tyler Husband
Karyn Marie Illsley
Patrick H. Jacobs
Jared Ross Johnson
Wanda Lee Kendrick
Andrew R. Kittila
Anastasia Kolokithas
Karen Allison Laflash
Tanya Lagasse
Kara A. Lamb*
Erik A. Lambton
Richard P. Lareau
Chad Aaron Legeyt
Jonathan L. Leo
Victor H. Liu
Andrew Lorden
Marshall Keith Lovelette*
David A. Machon
Katherine Anne Malone*
Matthew R. Marchese
Kirsten Marie Marinello
Mandy L. Martin
Michelle C. Martin
Joshua D. Matthews
Christine S. McCarthy
Sarah E. McCormack*
Aliza M. McGrath
Benjamin M. McGrath
Kori Elizabeth McGrath
Ryan Charles McGuire
Amber Jolynn McIntyre
Alison L. Medeiros
Joshua P. Miller
Catina M. Mirisola
Michael J. Moller
Nicole M. Monroe
Tray Diane Morneau
David Murphy
Katy Anne Murray
Jessica Ann Newell
Anders Neilson
C. Caroline Nugent
Amanda Leigh O'Connell
Megan E. O'Connell
Susan D. Olson
Tracy M. Our
Lisa Pagliaro
Christian Joseph Palino
Carly M. Pazakis
Leslie J. Pentland
Andrea S. Perry
Jessica A. Peterson
Lauren E. Petauskos
Tracy J. Philbrick*
Katherine Quinn Philla*
Katrina Picariello*
Amanda Nunes
Hillary Nixon (Alternate)
CLASS MARSHALLS
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Kai Allen Raiskio
Jason Adam Rebello
Audrey K. Redfield
Sarah Beth Rideout
Jennifer L. Roach
Michael C. Robinson
Nicholas M. Rogers
Roberta M. Rolanti
Christopher Michael Rosario
Francis M. Russell
Sally Ann Russo
Dorian Saben
Rogerio P. Santos
James Savery
Frank P. Scanzillo, Ill
Bryan K. Schleicher
Kristin V. Scott*
Christopher M. Serroni
Corie Stephen Sessions
Travis W. Shores
Christopher Shuman
Lynn J. Sifford
Jordan Silverstein
Holly Smith
Kendall L. Soares
Hollie Corrine Soule
David Springer
Samantha Rae Stanley*
Cheryl L. M. Stewart*
Marie Renee Storer
Thomas W. Story
Lynne E. Strobl*
Ashling M. Sullivan
Thomas Christopher Swedlund
Christine Ann Sweet*
Cheryl Lynn Taft*
Robert A. Taylor
Joseph John Thalasitis
Christopher Tiernan
Chad A. Tinti
Stephanie A. Tobey
Laura Elizabeth Tournas
Robert Joseph Tremblay
Jeffrey Guido Trocchio
Matthew S. Turner
Jonah G. Umbro
Alexander K. Vancisin
Suzanne R Vayda
Michael Anthony Volpe
Lara Wagner
Adam S. Walker
Michael C. Walsh
Jeffrey Whittemore
Patrick G. Wilcox
Amanda L. Williams
Marybeth Winslow
Susan T. Woodcock
Stephen G. Young
Patrick Donegan
Alex Tanguay (Alternate)
Bruce D. Norling, CPA, P.C.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the School Committee
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District
I have audited the general purpose financial statements of the
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District, as of June 30, 1997,
and for the year then ended. These general purpose financial
statements are the responsibility of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District's management. My responsibility is to
express an opinion on these general purpose financial statements
based on my audit.
I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards 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 I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the general purpose financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining,
on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the general purpose financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my
audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
The District prepares its general purpose financial statements
using accounting principles which are in conformity with the
Uniform Municipal Accounting System promulgated by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue. As
described in Note 2, these accounting principles differ in
certain respects from generally accepted accounting principles
in the area of accounting for fixed assets. The effects of this
difference on the accompanying general purpose financial
statements have not been quantified.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, I have also
issued a report dated August 8, 1997 on my consideration of the
School District's internal control over financial reporting and
my tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,
regulations, contracts and grants.
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In my opinion, except for the effects on the general purpose
financial statements of the item described in the third
paragraph, the general purpose financial statements referred to
above present farily, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District, as of
June 30, 1997, and the result of its operations for the year
then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
August 8, 1997
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Combined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types and Account Group
June 30, 1997
Governmental Fund TVDeS Account
Special Trust & Capital Group Totals
General Revenue Agency Projects General Long (Memorandum
Fund Fund Funds Funds Term Liabilities Only)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,971,971 448,277 462,693 517,365 0 $ 3,400,306
Due from government sources 0 26,990 0 0 0 26,990
Due from other sources 0 1,832 0 0 0 1,832
Inventories 0 42,058 0 0 0 42,058
Amount to be provided for payment
of long term debt 0 0 0 0 8,865,645 8,865,645
Deferred compensation invested 0 0 0 0 500,868 500,868
Total Assets $ 1,971,971 519,157 462,693 517,365 9,366,513 $ 12, 837,699
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Warrants payable $ 194,276 0 23,302 0 0 $ 217,578
Salaries payable 642,195 0 0 0 0 642,195
Payroll withholding liabilities 113,373 0 0 0 0 113,373
Other liabilities 3,286 0 0 0 0 3,286
Accrued sick leave 0 0 0 0 1,225,645 1,225,645
Deferred compensation due employees 0 0 0 0 500,868 500,868
Bonds and notes payable 0 0 0 0 7,640,000 7,640,000
Total Liabilities 953,130 0 23,302 0 9,366,513 10,342,945
Reserved for inventories 0 42,058 0 0 0 42,058
Fund Balances:
Reserved for expenditures 250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000
Undesignated 768,841 477,099 439,391 517,365 0 2,202,696
Total Fund Equity 1,018,841 477,099 439,391 517,365 0 2,452,696
Total Liabilities and Fund Equity $ 1,971,971 519,157 462,693 517,365 9,366,513 $ 12,837,699
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances -
All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds
Revenues:
Local sources:
Assessments to member Towns
Investment income
Charges and fees
Other intergovernmental
Other
Intergovernmental -State Reimbursements:
General aid Chapter 70
Pupil transportation
School building assistance
Other state aid
Total revenues
Expenditures:
Administration
Instruction
Other school services
Operation and maintenance of facilities
Fixed charges
Community services
Acquisition of fixed assets
Debt service
Other programs
Transportation
Total expenditures
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Operating transfers in (out)
Bond proceeds
Funds returned to grantor
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other
sources over expenditures and other
uses
Fund Balance, Beginning
Fund Balance, Ending
For the Year Ended June 30, 1997
Governmental Fund Type,
Special Trust &
General Revenue Agency
Fund Fund Funds
$ 21,151,552 0 0
243,997 12,570 8,284
89,030 972,706 11,461
O 1,772,763 5,370
332,807 35,893 122,403
21,817,386 2,793,932 147,518
4,935,843 0 0
662,890 0 0
560,944 0 0
45,828 0 0
28,022,891 2,793,932 147,518
704,081 0 0
17,681,092 1,491,175 4,108
361,568 1,048,496 77,271
2,566,651 58,439 35,099
2,492,282 169,700 73,932
O 30,180 0
95,635 23,780 0
1,195,735 0 0
731,525 0 28,660
1,202,223 322 0
27,030,792 2,822,092 219,070
992,099 (28,160) (71,552)
(309,504) 132,236 188,752
O 0 0
O (4,949) 0
682,595 99,127 117,200
336,246 377,972 322,191
$ 1,018,841 477,099 439,391
Capital
Projects
Funds
Totals
(Memorandum
Only)
0 $ 21,151,552
O 264,851
O 1,073,197
O 1,778,133
O 491,103
0 24,758,836
O 4,935,843
O 662,890
O 560,944
0 45,828
O 30,964,341
0
0
0
59,364
0
0
164,742
0
0
0
224,106
(224,106)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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(11,484)
500,000
0
264,410
252,955
517,365
704,081
19,176,375
1,487,335
2,719,553
2,735,914
30,180
284,157
1,195,735
760,185
1,202,545
30,296,060
668,281
0
500,000
(4,949)
1,163,332
1,289,364
$ 2,452,696
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures of General Fund
Budget and Actual - Budgetary Basis
Year Ended June 30, 1997
Variance
Favorable
Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Local sources:
Assessments to member towns $ 21,154,960 21,151,552 (3,408)
Investment income 100,000 243,997 143,997
Charges and fees 32,000 89,030 57,030
Other 205,058 332,807 127,749
21,492,018 21,817,386 325,368
Intergovernmental -State reimbursements:
General aid Chapter 70 4,900,604 4,935,843 35,239
Pupil transportation 710,565 662,890 (47,675)
School building assistance 560,944 560,944 0
Other 26,000 45,828 19,828
6,198,113 6,205,505 7,392
Total revenues 27,690,131 28,022,891 332,760
Expenditures:
Administration 691,230 704,081 (12,851)
Instruction 17,896,691 17,681,092 215,599
Other school services 319,821 361,568 (41,747)
Operation and maintenance of plant 2,623,819 2,566,651 57,168
Fixed charges 2,685,294 2,492,282 193,012
Acquisition of fixed assets 102,790 95,635 7,155
Other Programs 663,578 731,525 (67,947)
Debt service 1,199,143 1,195,735 3,408
Transportation 1,266, 031 1,202,223 63,808
Total expenditures 27,448,397 27,030,792 417,605
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures
241,734 992,099 750,365
Other financing sources (uses): -
Operating transfers 45,000 (309,504) (354,504)
Other sources 100,000 0 (100,000)
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other
sources over expenditures
$ 386,734 682,595 295,861
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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DENNIS YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Statement of Changes in Special Revenue Fund and Trust & Agency Balances
Year Ended June 30, 1997
Revenues Transfers Returned
Balance and Program (To) From to Balance
July 1. 1996 Receipts Expenditures General Fund Grantor June 30. 1997
Special Revenue Funds:
Local
Athletics $ 0 57,189 229,748 180,357 0 7,798
Community School 96,246 426,582 402,135 (9,055) 0 111,638
Non -District Contracts 21,879 21,170 7,894 (14,066) 0 21,089
State
FY 97 EC Comm Collab 27 159,936 112,349 0 (2,716) 44,898
School to Work Grant 2,328 30,700 29,976 0 0 3,052
Professional Development Grant 329 12,500 12,312 0 (20) 497
Project Get Well 0 109,014 108,531 0 0 483
Early Childhood FY96 0 116,813 107,911 0 0 8,902
Early Childhood -Community 1,203 0 891 0 0 312
Remedial, Essen Skills Project 24 28,932 26,988 0 (1,968) 0
iCounty
CD Cape & Island Partnership 765 3,000 3,114 0 0 651
Federal
Dept of Ed. Grants 23,168 884,941 890,508 0 (245) 17,356
School Lunch Program 222,330 885,107 849,352 (25,000) 0 233,085
Government Alliance Against Drugs 3,011 16,143 15,606 0 0 3,548
Dept. of Energy Grant 0 31,536 21,721 0 0 9,815
Insurance Recovery 6,662 10,369 3,056 0 0 13,975
Total Special Funds 377,972 2,793,932 2,822,092 132,236 (4,949) 477,099
Trust and Agency Funds:
Drama Activities Fund 787 7,640 12,154 5,201 0 1,474
M. E. Small Playground Fund 0 1,669 0 10,000 0 11,669
N.E.E.D. Collaborative (3,445) 3,963 518 0 0 0
Band Parents 1,556 (56) 1,500 0 0 0
Consortium Fund 14,830 6,110 4,848 0 0 16,092
Scholarships 166,434 29,602 28,660 0 0 167,376
Chapter 773 Civil Act 0 29,548 35,099 5,551 0 0
Student Activity Agency Funds 0 69,042 39,576 0 0 29,466
Worker's Compensation 142,029 0 96,715 168,000 0 213,314
Total Trust and Agency Funds
$ 322,191 147,518 219,070 188,752 0 439,391
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting policies of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School
District (the School District) as reflected in the accompanying
financial statements for the year ended June 30, 1997 conform to
generally accepted accounting principles for local government
units except as indicated hereinafter. The more significant
accounting policies of the School District are summarized below:
A) Fund Accounting
For reporting purposes, the financial activities of the
School District are accounted for through the use of various
funds. Each fund is a separate accounting entity with
self -balancing accounts. The following types of funds are
used by the School District:
General Fund - to account for all financial activities of the
School District, except those required to be accounted for
in another fund. Most revenues and expenditures of a general
operational nature are accounted for in this fund.
Special Revenue Funds - to account for the proceeds of
specific revenue sources that are restricted to expenditures
for specified purposes.
Trust & Agency Funds - to account for assets held by the
School District in a trustee capacity. Trust funds are
classified as expendable or nonexpendable depending on
whether the principal portion of the fund balance may be
expended, or whether only investment income may be used. The
District presently has no nonexpendable trust fund balances.
In 1996, the District created a workers' compensation trust
fund as provided by Chapter 40 Section 13C of Massachusetts
General Laws. This trust fund receives an annually
established amount from the general fund.
Student activity organizations are accounted for in this fund
as mandated by state law.
Capital Projects - These funds account for major capital
improvements which are financed from the School District's
general obligation bond issues or through other special
sources.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
Basis of Accounting
The modified accrual method of accounting is used for all of
the School District's funds. Under the modified accrual
method, revenues are recorded when susceptible to accrual
(i.e., measurable and available to finance the School
District's operations) and expenditures are recorded when the
liability is incurred.
C) Fixed Assets
Property, plant and equipment acquired or constructed for
general operational services are recorded as expenditures.
Generally accepted accounting principles require that such
assets be accounted for in a "general fixed assets group of
accounts". The School District does not maintain such an
account group.
D) Budgetary Data
General Budget Policies
The Regional District School Committee annually determines
the amount to be raised (after deducting the amount of
anticipated revenue the district expects to receive) to
maintain and operate the School District during the next
fiscal year and apportions the amount among the member towns
in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The amounts
apportioned to each town are certified by the regional school
district treasurer to the treasurers of the towns. Each town
appropriates the amounts so certified at the next annual
meeting.
E) Assets, Liabilities, and Fund Equity
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash balances from all funds,
except those required to be segregated by law, are combined
to form a consolidation of cash. Cash balances are invested
to the extent available and interest earnings are recognized
in the General Fund. Certain special revenue funds and
fiduciary funds cash are segregated and investment earnings
become part of those funds.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first -in,
first -out) or market. Inventories in the Special Revenue
Funds consist of expendable supplies of the food service
program. Cost is recorded as an expenditure at the time of
purchase. Inventories are offset by a reserve since they do
not constitute available spendable resources.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
Warrants and Salaries Payable - This represents Fiscal Year
1997 bills/salaries owed by the District and paid during the
first 15 days of Fiscal Year 1998.
Fund Balance Reserve for Encumbrances - Appropriations that
are carried over into the next fiscal year and do not
constitute expenditures or liabilities are reported as
reservations of fund equity.
Fund Balance Reserved for Expenditures - This represents
an amount reserved from undesignated fund balance to be
reapportioned to reduce the Fiscal Year 1998 assessments to
the member towns.
F) Total Columns On Combined Statements - Overview
Total columns on the Combined Statements are captioned
"Memorandum Only" to facilitate financial analysis.
Data in these columns do not present financial position,
results of operations, or changes in financial position in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Neither is such data comparable to consolidation. Interfund
eliminations have not been made in the aggregation of this
data.
G) Financial Reporting Entity
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District, for financial
reporting purposes, includes all funds and account groups
relevant to the operations of its schools. The financial
statements presented herein do not include agencies which
have been formed under applicable state laws as separate and
distinct units of government apart from the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District.
The following governmental units are specifically excluded
from the School District's financial statements:
Town of Dennis
Town of Yarmouth
Barnstable County
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
H) The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain
reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual
results could differ from those estimates.
2. Departures From Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
The significant departure of the School District's financial
statements from generally accepted accounting principles is as
follows:
General fixed asset acquisitions are recorded as expenditures
and not capitalized in a general fixed asset group of
accounts.
3. School District Assessments
Under terms of the agreement, as amended, establishing the
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District, the School
District's costs are apportioned and assessments are levied
against the towns forming the District. The School District's
costs are apportioned as follows:
Costs to be Apportioned
Principal and interest relating
to debt issued subsequent to
July 1, 1975
Special operating costs, princi-
pally related to providing
evening educational programs
Operating costs, by facility,
other than Central Office costs
Central Office costs
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Basis of Apportionment
Enrollment of the respective
towns
Pupil hours of the respective
towns relating to such pro-
grams
Enrollment of the respective
towns
Total enrollment of the re-
spective towns
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
4. Employee Benefit Plans
A) Teachers, certain administrative personnel and other
professional employees are covered by and must participate in
the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS). The
School District is not required to contribute to MTRS. MTRS
is fully funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and by
contributions from covered employees. The Commonwealth is
required to make actuarially determined contributions that
maintain the financial integrity of the System. The amount
of the current funding by the Commonwealth is not available.
All persons employed on at least a half-time basis, who are
covered under a contractual agreement requiring certification
by the Board of Education, are eligible and must participate
in the MTRS. Under the pension plan, benefits are vested
immediately if the employee is under 55 years of age.
Participants are eligible to receive a retirement allowance
once they have completed 20 years of service or have reached
age fifty-five. If participants joined the system after
January 1, 1978, they must complete ten years of service
before receiving a retirement allowance.
Based on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts retirement laws,
employees covered by the pension plan must contribute a
percentage of their gross earnings up to $30,000, into the
pension fund. The percentage is determined by the
participant's date of entry into the system and his/her
total gross earnings up to $30,000 as follows:
Before January 1, 1975 5%
January 1, 1975 -December 31, 1983 7%
After January 1, 1984 8%
After July 1, 1996 9%
Effective January 1, 1989, all participants hired after
January 1, 1979 must pay their regular contribution
percentage, as outlined above, plus 2% of salary in excess
of $30,000.
The payroll for teaching staff covered by MTRS for the year
ended June 30, 1997 was approximately $13,051,097.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
B) Non -teaching employees: Substantially all of the School
District's non -teaching employees participate in the
Barnstable County Retirement Association (the "System"), a
multiple -employer public employee retirement system. The
payroll for employees covered by the System for the year
ended June 30, 1997 was $3,566,067.
Substantially all non -teaching employees of the School
District not covered by the Massachusetts Teachers'
Retirement System (see above) are eligible to participate in
the System. Under the provisions of this retirement plan,
employees contribute certain percentages of their pay: 5% if
hired prior to 1975, 7% if hired in 1975 through 1983, and 8%
if hired in 1984 and later, and are eligible for retirement
benefits after meeting the required age -in-service criteria.
Annual retirement benefits, generally, range up to 2.5 times
average pay, as defined, times years of creditable service.
For employees hired after January 1, 1979, pay in excess of
$30,000 a year is not included in arriving at average pay
used in determining the amount of the employee's pension, but
is included in determining the amount of the employee's
required contribution to the plan. In fiscal 1992, the
$30,000 salary cap was removed and an additional 2% employee
contribution was added on regular pay over $30,000 to
employees hired after January 1, 1979.
The School District's annual contribution is determined by
the State Division of Public Employees Retirement
Administration. The System requires funding of accrued
pension liabilities actuarially in order to pay the employer
normal cost plus amortization of the original unfunded
actuarial accrued liability by 2027. The contribution
requirement for the year ended June 30, 1997 was $751,644
which consisted of $480,680 from the School District and
$270,964 from employees. The pension benefit obligation is a
standardized disclosure measure of the present value of
pension benefits, adjusted for the effects of projected
salary increases and step -rate benefits estimated to be
payable in the future as a result of employee service to
date. The measure, which is the actuarial present value of
credited projected benefits, is intended to help users assess
the System's funding status on a going -concern basis, assess
progress made in accumulating sufficient assets to pay
benefits when due, and make comparisons among public
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Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
employee retirement systems and employers. The System makes
separate measurements of assets and pension benefit
obligations for individual employers. A summary of the
actuarial valuation for the latest date for which information
is available follows:
Pension benefit obligation
Net assets available for
benefits (valued at market)
Unfunded pension benefit
obligation
$ Millions
(1/1/96) (1/1/93)
System as a the School
Whole District
$250.7
159.2
$ 91.5
6.4
2.6
3.8
Significant actuarial assumptions used in the valuation
include:
1. Rate of investment return of 8% per year.
2. Projected salary increase of 5.5% per year.
3. No cost -of -living increases have been assumed as these
benefits are the responsibility of the state.
4. Assets held are valued at market value as reported to
the Public Employees' Retirement Administration
(PERA) .
The three year and ten year historical trend information
showing the System's progress in accumulating sufficient
assets to pay benefits when due is not available. In fiscal
1992, the School District elected to establish a funding
schedule to amortize the School District's unfunded actuarial
liabilities plus normal cost. The normal cost and unfunded
actuarial liability are calculated in accordance with the
entry age normal actuarial cost method. Amortization of the
unfunded actuarial liability is based on a 40 year schedule
for unfunded liabilities prior to removal of the $30,000
salary cap, and 15 year amortization of the additional
unfunded liability for removal of the salary cap. The annual
amortization for each liability is allowed to increase each
year by no more than 4.5%. Payments determined under this
funding schedule totaled $97,746 for fiscal 1997.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
C) Sick Leave Benefit
1. For employees that are covered under a labor agreement,
sick leave benefits are determined by their particular
agreement.
A. Certified employees are entitled to fifteen days of
paid sick leave annually. Unused sick leave may be
accumulated from year to year without limitation for
use by the employee.
B. Noncertified employees covered under the Secretaries
and Aides Association agreement earn sick leave at the
rate of one and one quarter days per month for each
month of actual services. Sick leave may be
accumulated to a maximum of 180 days. Sick leave may
not be accumulated if the employee has been on a leave
of absence for more than sixty consecutive days.
C. Noncertified employees covered under the Service
Employee's International Union contract earn sick leave
at the rate of one and one quarter days per month for
each month of actual service. Sick leave may be
accumulated up to ninety days for any employee hired
after October 17, 1994. For employees hired prior to
October 17, 1994, sick leave may be accumulated up to
one hundred thirty-five days.
2. Upon death, retirement or separation, an employee who has
served ten years shall receive pay for unused accumulated
sick leave at the rate that is determined by the contract
which covers the employee.
A. Certified employees who commenced employment on or
after September 1, 1975 have a limit of two hundred
days of accumulated sick leave to buy back. Certified
employees who were employed prior to September 1, 1975
will receive the two hundred days plus an additional
payment for the unused sick leave days which payment
was required under the particular agreement existing on
September 1, 1975. Certified employees will be
compensated at one half the current daily short term
substitute rate for accumulated sick leave.
B. Noncertified employees covered under the Secretaries
and Aides Association contract have a maximum
accumulation for sick leave buy back of one hundred and
eighty days. The rate of payment is calculated at 25%
of the accumulated sick days multiplied by hours worked
in a day times the employees rate of pay.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
C. Noncertified employees covered under the S.E.I.U.
agreement have a maximum limit of one hundred
thirty-five days for employees hired prior to October
17, 1994 and ninety days for employees hired after
October 17, 1994. The employee will be compensated at
the rate of two dollars and forty-seven cents per hour.
Principals and non union administrative personnel are entitled
to seventeen days sick leave per year, and are entitled to a
maximum accumulation of 400 days that will be compensated at
12% of their current daily wage.
Such accumulated vested sick leave has been recognized in the
accounts of the School District as to the liability at June 30,
1997.
D) Deferred Compensation
All permanent School District Employees, either full or
part-time, may participate in a deferred compensation plan.
The deferred compensation plan is a supplemental, long-term
retirement savings program for public employees. An insurance
company administers the program. The School District does not
contribute to the deferred compensation plan.
An employee can defer up to 25% of his/her pre-tax gross pay,
not to exceed $7,500, annually. Each employee dictates how
his/her deferred wages are invested. An employee cannot
withdraw contributions until he/she has attained the age of 59
1/2 years, has terminated employment, or can demonstrate
economic hardship.
The School District is the contractual and beneficial holder of
the deferred compensation plan's assets, but has no authority
over how the funds are invested.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
5. Deposits and Investments
The School District maintains cash deposits that are available
for use by all funds. Each fund type's portion of these deposits
is reflected on the combined financial statements under the
caption "cash" and the interest earnings attributable to each
fund type is included under "investment income".
State and local statutes place certain limitations on the nature
of deposits and investments available to the School District.
Deposits (including demand deposits, term deposits and
certificates of deposit) in any one financial institution may not
exceed certain levels without collateralization by the financial
institutions involved. Investments can also be made in
securities issued by or unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S.
Government or Agencies that have a maturity of less than one year
from date of purchase, and repurchase agreements guaranteed by
such securities with maturity dates of no more than 90 days from
date of purchase.
Summary of Deposits with Financial Institutions
Deposit Carrying Market Category Category
type value value 1 2
Category
3
Category
4
Bank
Accounts $3,400,306 $3,400,306 $2,301,437 $ - $1,023,000 $ 75,869
Category 1 Deposits that are fully insured by FDIC or the Depositors
Insurance Fund (DIF); deposits,fully collateralized by
securities held by the School District or School District's
agent and registered in the name of the School District;
securities held by the School District or School District's
agent and registered in the School District's name.
Category
Category
Category
2 Deposits that are secured by investments registered in the
School District's name but held by the bank or bank's agent;
investments (unregistered) held in the School District's
name by the bank or bank's agent.
3 These deposits are secured by collateral pledged and held by
the depository bank, but not in the School District's name.
4 Uninsured or unsecured deposits.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
Included in category 1 of the cash equivalents above is
$2,172,267 invested in the Massachusetts Municipal Depository
Trust ("MMDT"). The MMDT is duly chartered and administered by
the state Treasurer's Office, and the portfolio normally consists
of U.S. T -Bills, T -Notes, bank certificates of deposit,
repurchase agreements and commercial paper with the highest
rating available.
In addition, the bank balance at June 30, 1997 was approximately
$1,000,000 greater than the book balance above primarily due to
check disbursements issued but not presented for payment at the
bank. Substantially all these checks subsequently cleared the
bank.
6. Long -Term Debt
The Schools District's long-term debt issues constitute a pledge
of the School District's full faith and credit. Payment is not
limited to a particular revenue source.
Changes in General Obligation Bonds Payable
The following is a summary of bond principal transactions of the
School District for the year ended June 30, 1997:
Long-term debt,
July 1, 1996
Bond improvement notes
issued
Bonds retired:
Station Ave. Elementary Sch
Wixon
Notes retired:
General Obligation Notes
Long-term debt,
June 30, 1997
$7,910,000
500,000
(390,000)
(260,000)
(120,000)
$7,640,000
In addition, Notes Payable of $300,000 of Temporary
Financing-Mattacheese School were converted into permanent
financing during FY 1997.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
The School District's outstanding indebtedness consists of the
following at June 30, 1997:
Fiscal Year
of Maturity
Bonds:
General Improvement 2004
Station Ave. Elementary
School 2009
Wixon Addition 2005
Notes:
Renovations -Ezra Baker
School
1998
Renovations-
Mattacheese School 2003
Total Long -Term Debt
Debt principal and interest
Fiscal Year
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003-2009
Bonds
1,112,723
1,069,192
1,026,123
988,302
944,703
4,258,167
Interest
Rate
5.000%
4.699% (avg)
7.240%(avg)
3.66%(avg)
4.183%(avg)
are payable
Principal
Outstanding
June 30, 1997
as follows:
Notes Total
186,137 1,298,860
59,388 1,128,580
57,387 1,083,510
55,338 1,043,640
53,237 997,940
51,088 4,309,235
Total $ 9,399,210 $462,575
$ 9,861,765
$ 500,000
4,640,000
2,080,000
7,220,000
120,000
300,000
$ 7,640,000
At June 30, 1997, loans authorized and unissued totaled
$1,750,000.
7) Leased Commitments
The School District leases four elementary and two middle schools
within the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth, whereby the School
District has the use of these facilities through June 30, 2015.
Under the terms of the agreements, the School District is
responsible for the cost of operation, including utilities and
insurance, and maintenance of these facilities.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases
that have remaining noncancellable lease terms in excess of one
year as of June 30, 1997, are as follows:
1998 84,014
1999 83,272
2000 73,935
2001 0
$241,221
The lease term commitments are dependent upon an annual budget
appropriation by the School District.
8. Education Reform Act of 1993
MGL Chapter 70, as amended by the Education Reform Act of 1993,
specifically states that local and regional school districts must
meet their net school spending. Net school spending is made up
of the minimum local contribution and Chapter 70 state aid. The
School District appropriated sufficient funds in FY '97 and met
the net school spending requirements.
The minimum local contribution is computed by the state. The
following are the FY '97 Minimum Local Contributions for the
School District.
Dennis $ 7,896,149
Yarmouth 10,882,938
$18,779,087
This is the minimum each community must contribute to support the
net school spending at the School District. Net school spending
includes all spending except transportation, debt service,
capital costs.
9. 1998 Budget
The School District has authorized a fiscal 1998 operating and
debt retirement budget totaling $29,245,313 which will be
financed from the following sources:
Assessments to member towns
Anticipated aid from the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Other local sources
Utilization of available funds
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$22,028,344
6,198,113
382,058
250,000
$29,245,313
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 1997
10. Workers' Compensation Trust Fund
Payments of Claims $ 50,38(
Estimated Future Liability for Claims 23,29!
Reinsurance Premium, Loss Control
Services and Claims Administration 23,03E
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
230
$ 96,71!
Reference Guide / Town of Yarmouth Telephone Numbers
Emergencies
Police Department
All Purpose
Emergency Calls Only
State Police
Fire Department
All Purpose
Emergency Calls Only
School Department
Administration Building
D -Y Regional High School
Mattacheese Middle School
Laurence MacArthur Elementary School
John Simpkins Elementary School
Marguerite E. Small Elementary School
Station Avenue Elementary School
Chamber of Commerce
Fax
County
Barnstable County Complex
Better Business Bureau (617) 426-9000
911 Accountant 398-2231 ext. 281
Appeals, Board of 398-2231 ext. 285
Assessors 398-2231 ext. 222
Cemetery 778-6624
Civil Defense 775-0445
Conservation 398-2231 ext. 283
Consumer Information Desk 771-0700
Council on Aging 394-7606
Deputy Tax Collector, Brian Lacroix 790-3443
Disposal Area 760-4870
Dog Officer 394-4422
DPW Office 398-2231 ext. 290
Engineering 398-2231 ext. 250
Golf Course (Bass River) 398-9079
Golf Course (Bayberry Hills) 394-5597
Harbormaster 790-3116
Health, Board of 398-2231 ext. 241
Highway Division 775-2516
Housing Authority 398-2920
Maintenance Garage 394-8753
Natural Resources 760-4800
Old King's Highway 398-2231 ext. 292
Park Division 775-7910
Planning Board 398-2231 ext. 275
Recreation 398-2231 ext. 284
Selectmen 398-2231 ext. 271
Street Light Repair - Brewer Electric 394-3211
Town Administrator 398-2231
Town Clerk 398-2231
Town Collector 398-2231
Town Treasurer 398-2231
Veterans' Services 1-800-439-6362
Water Department 362-4974
775-0445
771-1212
398-2323
398-2212
398-2211
398-7600
298-7631
778-7979
398-7685
398-7680
775-7975
760-5600
778-1008
778-5114
362-2511
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Federal
Congressman William Delahunt
Hyannis 771-0666
Massachusetts Fax (508) 790-1959
Washington, D.C. (202) 225-3111
Washington, D.C. Fax (202) 225-2212
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Boston (617) 565-3170
Fax (617) 565-3183
Washington, D.C. (202) 224-4543
Senator John Kerry
Boston (617) 565-8519
Fax (617) 248-3870
Washington, D.C. (202) 224-2742
State
Senator Henri Rauschenbach
Barnstable 362-4556
Barnstable Fax 362-4556
Boston (617) 772-1570
Boston Fax (617) 367-3426
Representative Thomas George
Yarmouth 775-5386
Barnstable 362-7804
Boston (617) 722-2130
Boston Fax (617) 722-2002
Massachusetts Cable TV
Regulatory Commission (617) 727-6925
231
ext. 271
ext. 216
ext. 233
ext. 217
Inspection Department
Building 398-2231 ext. 261
Gas and Plumbing 398-2231 ext. 262
Wiring 398-2231 ext. 263
Licenses and Permits 398-2231 ext. 268
Inspector of Signs 398-2231 ext. 265
Libraries
South Yarmouth 760-4820
West Yarmouth 775-5206
Yarmouth port 362-3717
Citizen Information Service
This service offers answers/questions about
state government and directs citizens to the
proper state office to help 1-800-392-6090
Boards and Committees
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Attends Airport Commission Meetings
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at
Barnstable Municipal Airport
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
2nd & 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Operates under Yarmouth Zoning By-law as well as
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A and 40B.
The responsibilities of the Board of Appeals are to hear
and decide petitions/appeals for Special Permits, Vari-
ances 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 terms) and Associate Members 1 -year terms
Associate members sit in case of absence, conflict or vacancy.
Vacancy: Successor serves until the qualification of his successor.
Removal: For cause upon wrotten charges and after a public hearing.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Review and inspect all real estate on a rotating ba-
sis. Appraisal of property to achieve a fair and equitable
assessment. Preparation and presentation of the Annual
Classification report to the Board of Selectmen. Review,
assess and determine abatements.
M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 24
ATM 1985
3 Members, 3 -year terms.
CABLEVISION COMMITTEE
Meets 3-4 Mondays per year and as needed in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Work with the Town's licensed cablevision supplier
in meeting the needs and services of the Town. Periodic
review and recommendation to the Board of Selectmen
of license approval.
Acts of 1971 M.G.L. Chapter 1103 Section 166A
Selectmen Policy 1989
5 Members, 3 -year terms.
232
CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE
Meets at 7:00 p.m. as needed in
Conference Room C at Town Hall
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.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
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 terms.
Removal: For cause after a public hearing by the authority.
COUNCIL ON AGING
2nd Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Yarmouth Senior Center
Except July & August
The Council serves the elderly by sponsoring health
related, education and recreational programs beneficial
to the senior citizens.
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8B
ATM 1968 Article 92
ATM 1983 Article 3
9 Members, 3 -year terms.
CULTURAL COUNCIL
2nd Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Meet summer through fall once a month and as
needed depending upon the volume of the grants re-
ceived. Local committee supported by monies from Mas-
sachusetts Cultural Council to review and awarding grants
for the furtherance of cultural pursuits in and for the Town
of Yarmouth.
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
his successor.
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Coordinate economic development activities in the
Town. Define and become familiar with local resources that
may aid the economic development process, establish rap-
port with Cape Cod Economic Development Council to
promote the Town and recruit businesses. Work with exist-
ing businesses to facilitate expansion and encourage re-
tention. Work with the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce to
review potential business sites, improve blighted areas un-
der HUD and EOA implementation. Monitor regulations that
will impact the Town. Educate residents and Town to ben-
efits of economic development. Develop a list of financial
resources that can be utilized by businesses to either ex-
pand or locate in the Town. Monitor and report on expendi-
tures of economic development funds.
5-7 Members for staggered 3 -year terms.
FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE
Mondays at 5:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Responsible for the oversight and coordinating of
initiatives and projects that will increase both the avail-
ability of and the access to affordable housing in
Yarmouth.
10 Members and 3 Alternates, staggered 3 -year terms.
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 absence of a regular member
and partake in all discussions.
Quorum is 5 members.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Oversight and advice on the Town's financial mat-
ters. The Committee works throughout the year, altough
more concentrated work, typically involving a two -per -
week meeting schedule, is required as the proposed bud-
get 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
Meetings 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 for staggered 3 -year terms.
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FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1st Monday at 8:30 p.m. at
Fire Station #1
Assist the Fire Chief in studying specific adminis-
trative inquiries. The Committee would analyze data and
study problems as requested by the Fire Chief. The re-
sults of these studies will assist the Fire Chief in adminis-
tering the department and be reported to the Govern-
ment Oversight Committee and the Board of Selectmen
for their review.
GOLF COMMISSION
2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at
Bass River Golf Course Clubhouse
Overall responsibilities in the supervision of the de-
velopment and maintenance of the two Town Golf
Courses. Mission is to maximize the revenue and mini-
mize the expenses in keeping with good business prac-
tices in order for the Town to obtain a reasonable return
on its investment. Review operations, assist in receiving
input from course members and citizens, equipment
needs, course conditions, pass on improvements and fee
structure.
M.G.L. Chapter 28 Section 1
Selectman Policy 11/16/1993
5 Members, 3 -year terms. 2 Alternates, 1 -year term.
Golf Director recommends.
Removal by public vote.
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall
Performs studies and evaluations of matters related
to governmental organization/reorganization and func-
tional alignment and to make recommendations as they
may be deemed appropriate through the Board of Se-
lectmen.
7 Members, no more than 9 serving 3 -year terms.
Appointed by the Town Moderator
Must give Annual Report to Town Meeting.
GROWTH POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL
1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Assists in coordinating out Town's efforts to develop
long-range objectives and a plan of action to implement
those objectives.
Selectmen Policy 8/1984
Selectmen Policy 5/1989
8 Members, 2 Alternates, 3 -year terms.
Including the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the
Chairman of the Planning Board.
HANDICAPPED AFFAIRS COMMISSION
3rd Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Coordinate and carry out programs designed to
meet problems of handicapped in coordination with the
office of handicapped affairs. Review and recommenda-
tions on handicap accessibility for the Town of Yarmouth
and its handicapped citizens and visitors. Also works with
monitoring program on handicapped parking violations.
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section J
Members: no more than 7, 3 -year terms.
6 meetings annually. Keep accurate records.
Vacancy: until experation of term.
BOARD OF HEALTH
1st & 3rd Monday at 3:00 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Concerned with all aspects of public health as it
relates 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 terms.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room C at Town Hall
For the preservation, protection and development
of the historical and archeological assets of the Town.
The Commission conducts researches for places of his-
toric 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 ad distribute books, maps, charts,
plans and pamphlets which it deems necessary for its
work. Makes recommendations of the preservation of his-
toric sites or objects to the Board of Selectmen.
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8D
ATM 1977 Article 22
7 Members, 3 -year terms; Alternate 1 -year term.
Keep accurate records.
Removal: For cause after a public hearing by the authority.
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LIBRARY BOARD
3rd Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Provide all residents of the Town with modern, com-
prehensive and readily accessible library and information
services. Report on library governance and policy and plan-
ning issues on a regular basis to the Board of Selectmen.
STM 8/1994
Selectmen Policy 12/6/1994
7 Members, 3 overlapping terms.
3 at large from other than existing library association boards.
Each library association shall have 2 members; one 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 KING'S HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Every other Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at
Fire Station #2
Administer the historic arts, which pertains to build-
ing and/or alterations to existing buildings in the Historic
District, which extends from Route 6 to Cape Cod Bay.
Interpret the act and coordinate the overall 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.
PERSONNEL BOARD
As needed in Town Hall
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 108
5 Members, 3 -year terms.
PLANNING BOARD
1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Board acts as the Town's Local Planning Commit-
tee which reviews plans, projects, subdivisions and zon-
ing by-laws. Also instrumental and active in preparation
of Yarmouth's Local Comprehensive Plan and presenta-
tion of by-law recommendations at Public Hearings, Se-
lectmen and Town Meeting. Careful study of resources,
possibilities and the needs of the Town with 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
2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Plan and coordinate recreational activities for the
Town. Work on the development of the Town's recreational
acquisitions and proposed recreational area after cap-
ping the landfill.
M.G.L. Chapter 45 Section 14
ATM 1979 Article 35
ATM 4/1984 Article 28
7 Members for staggered 3 -year terms.
3 Alternates, 3 -year terms.
Vacancy: until expiration of term.
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2nd Monday at 3:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Focus has been closure of Town landfill, timing and
reuse. Implementation of the stated, mandated recycling
of plastic materials and works on providing information
and education on recycling and solid waste disposal.
Study commercial establishments recycling procedures,
review SEMASS contracts and prepare options, revisit
curbside collection
Acts 1976 M.G.L. Chapter 416
ATM 1979 Article 49
5-7 Members, 3 -year terms.
Landfill Superintendent is designated member with open term.
ROUTE 28 TASK FORCE
2nd & 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Work closely with all Town departments, commit-
tees, citizen groups and businesses in developing a long-
range plan for Route 28 revitalization. The Task Force also
form a plan of action and implements the recommended
changes. Assist with informal review of commercial sites
for Route 28 corridor.
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ATM 12/1987
Selectmen Policy 5/1988
Up to 11 Members.
SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room C at Town Hall
Advisor to the Shellfish Officer and the projects the
shellfish officer shall present. Areas of responsibility may
include grant research, recommendations on increasing
commercial and recreational shellfishing in Yarmouth and
assist the development of rules and regulations for im-
proving the shellfishery within the Town.
M.G.L. Chapter 130 Section 98
7 Members, 2 Alternates, 3 -year terms expiring 4/30.
Members shall comprise of 3 commercial shell fishermen, 3 recreational
shell fishermen, 1 citizen at large, and 2 alternates.
Shellfish Constable shall serve as an ex -officio member.
SIGN CODE REVIEW
2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room C at Town Hall
Review the current sign code and make recommen-
dation for changes. Review by-law on window signs and
improve the language in an effort to clarify and create
equity. Review specific wording of potential petitioned
article on sign code changes.
ATM 1992
Membership includes 1 Old King's Highway, 1 Route 28 Task Force,
1 Chamber of Commerce, 1 Business Owner, 1 Sign Design
Review, 1 Planning Board, 1 Citizen at Large.
WATERWAYS COMMITTEE
2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Confernece Room C at Town Hall
Study, plan and make recommendations to Town
Meeting for development, use protection, maintenance
and improvements to all town waters and marinas.
ATM 1967 Article H
ATM 1969 Article G
7 Members, 3 -year terms.
1 Selectmen, 1 Harbormaster and 5 Members at large serving
staggered 3 -year terms.
YARMOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BARNSTABLE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES
Elected Representaive to represent the Town's in-
terests in all matters while encompassing the regional
aspects that Cape Cod faces.
YARMOUTH REPRESENTATIVE 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.
By April 25th each year.
3 -year term.
No temporary appointments.
Removal: Cannot remove member prior to experation of 3 -year term
and only if that member voluntarily resigns, fails to meet
residency or registered voter requirement.
YARMOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
Protection of the Town's interest on impact, revital-
ization and waterway issues. Attend monthly
Commissioner's meeting and report concerns to the
Board of Selectmen.
Hearing Room and Conference Room Schedule
Board/Committee
Airport Advisory
Board of Appeals
Board of Assessors
Board of Health
Board of Selectmen
Cablevision Committee
Capital Budget Committee
Conservation Committee
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Economic Revitalization
Fair Housing Committee
Finance Committee
Fire Advisory
Golf Commission
Government Oversight
Growth Policy Advisory
Handicapped Affairs
Historical Commission
Library Board
Old King's Highway
Personnel Board
Planning Board
Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory
Recreation Commission
Route 28 Task Force
Shellfish Advisory
Site Plan Review
Sign Code Review
Waterways Committee
D -Y School Committee
Date and Time
3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. (Seasonally)
1st & 3rd Monday, 3:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
3-4 Mondays a year, or as needed
As needed
1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
2nd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Every Monday, 5:00 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
(December through February)
March through November, as needed
1st Monday, 8:30 a.m.
2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
3rd Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Every other Wednesday, 7:15 p.m.
As needed
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Workshop)
2nd Monday, 3:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
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Meeting Place
Barnstable Airport
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Hearing Room
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Conference Room C
Hearing Room
Yarmouth Senior Center
Conference Room A
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Conference Room A
Fire Station #1 (South Yarmouth)
Bass River Golf Course
Conference Room C
Conference Room A
Senior Center
Conference Room C
Conference Room A
Fire Station #2 (Yarmouthport)
Town Hall
Hearing Room
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Conference Room A
Conference Room A
Conference Room C
Conference Room A
Conference Room C
Conference Room C
Station Avenue School
Town of Yarmouth Talent Bank
The Board of Selectmen want 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,
South Yarmouth, MA 02664 if you are interested; or call 398-2231 ext. 270.
Name Date
Address Phone
Indicate below the areas you are especially interested in:
Finance Committee / Capital Budget
Health and Sanitation
Recreation Commission / Yarmouth Golf Commission
Planning Board / Board of Appeals
Conservation Commission / Waterways
Government Organization / Personnel Board
Historical Aspects of the Town
Senior Citizens Activities
Cultural Council
Other (please specify)
Indicate below the Study Groups you are especially interested in:
Fair Housing Committee
Growth Policy Advisory Council
Route 28 Task Force
Handicapped Affairs Commission
Police / Fire Advisory Committee
Cablevision Committee
Economic Revitalization Committee
Please complete the reverse side of this application with more detailed information about yourself.
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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
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Notes
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Pictured on the Back Cover are several members of the Government Oversignt Committee.
Standing from Left to Right:
John Braginton-Smith, Richard Brenner and James Hall.
Seated from Left to Right:
Jack Rhynd and Jessie Mazzur.
Not Present:
Gloria Brundage, Americo Poliseno, Bernie Nugent and Stanley Billings.
Also pictured on the Back Cover are members of the Board of Selectmen and Members of the
State Legislators.
Pictured from Left to Right:
Representative Eric Turkington, Senator Henri Rauschenbach, Representative Thomas George,
Selectmen Herbert Schnitzer, Maureen Rischitelli, John Howard, Charles Hart and Charlotte Striebel
and Town Administrator Robert Lawton.
Pictures taken by:
Matthew Zurowick
Government Oversight Committee
Board of Selectmen and State Legislators
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1791
Judah Baker Windmill
In the heyday of inexpensive
wind power, Yarmouth was once
home to five windmills, built for
the purpose of grinding grain or
"grist. " Yarmouth's last existing
windmill, the Judah Baker
Windmill, was built in 1791
when George Washington was
President. Originally overlooking
Grand Cove in what now is
known as Dennis, the mill
currently sits in Yarmouth's
Windmill Park on Bass River.
It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
ongoing 98-99 historical restoration and oversight, it should last for generations.
photo - circa 1890
With the
Cover:
An oil painting of the Judah Baker Windmill, attributed to
Alice B. Stone, artist and former owner of the Judah Baker Windmill.
From the Collection of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth,
Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
Graphic Design: Gail O'Connell-Bierig, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts
Annual Reports
of the
Town Officials
Town of
Yarmouth
For the Year 1998
IN MEMORIAM
EMPLOYEES THAT PASSED AWAY IN 1997
We apologize for not remembering a long time employee for the Town of Yarmouth.
Matthew J. Steele
Selectmen and Golf Department May 30, 1997
Rocco J. Cancellaro
Precinct Worker
Frances J. Murphy
Police Department
Alice S. Baldwin
Retired Teacher
Peter J. Simone
Police Mechanic
EMPLOYEES THAT PASSED AWAY IN 1998
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January 21, 1998
March 30, 1998
April 4, 1998
June 28, 1998
Table of. Contents
Finance Committee 5
Board of Selectmen 6
Town Administrator 8
Elected Officials, Employees and Committees' 10
Town Clerk
Annual Report 17
Births ' 18
Marriages 18
Deaths 21
Brought Here for Burial 25
Town Meetings 26
Community Development
Planning Division
Planning Board
Fair Housing Committee
Growth Policy Advisory Council
Conservation Commission
Old King's Highway
Board of Appeals
Historical Commission
Representative to Cape Cod Commission
Route 28 Task Force
Economic Revitalization Committee
90
90
90
91
92
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
Capital Budget Committee 100
Community Services 102
Council on Aging 103
Golf 104
Libraries 105
Natural Resources 106
Shellfish 107
Animal Control 108
Harbormaster/Waterways 109
Recreation 110
Fire Department 112
Fire Advisory Committee 113
Municipal Finance 114
Accounting 114
Assessors 162
Collections 162
Treasury 164
Municipal Inspections
Building Division 179
Board of Health 180
License & Permits .. 189
Police Department 190
Public Works 195
Engineering 196
Highway 198
Park and Cemetery 199
Structures 201
Transfer Station 202
Waste Management
Solid Waste &Recycling 203
Water 203
Yarmouth -Dennis Septage
Treatment Plant 204
Other Committees
Barnstable County Health and the
Environment 205
Cable Advisory Committee 210
Cape Cod Regional Technical
High School District 212
Cultural Council 213
Handicapped Affairs Committee 214
Yarmouth Housing Authority 215
Tony Kent Arena 215
Personnel Board , , 216
Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory
Committee 217
Yarmouth Scholarship Fund Committee 218
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District 219
Reference Guide 261
Board and Committee Meetings 262
Hearing Room and Conference Room Schedule 266
Talent Bank 267
Volunteer Information 268
Report of the Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is composed of nine vol-
unteers, serving renewable three year terms. As distinct
from other town committees, the Finance Committee is
organizationally independent, and respects that status
seriously. Its charge is to provide oversight and advice
on the town's financial matters. The committee meets
regularly with the Town Administrator throughout the year,
and we also review the progress of town departments
against budget when potential problems are indicated.
More concentrated work during January and February,
typically involving a two -session per -week meeting sched-
ule, is required as the proposed budget for the coming
fiscal year is reviewed prior to the Annual Town Meeting.
The committee reviews all proposals to be brought for-
ward at town meetings, and provides a recommendation
on each monetary article for the benefit of the voters.
The Finance Committee supports a conservative
view of Yarmouth's town finances; We are sensitive to
the effects of increasing tax rates on the town's taxpay-
ers, and try to keep these as low as possible, despite
constant demands for increased funding. In recent years,
for the most part, operating expenditures recommended
each year have been kept to minimal increases. There
continue to be strong incentives to ensure that each dol-
lar spent will produce the greatest service to the taxpayer.
We are all aware of the pressures on the Dennis -
Yarmouth Regional School District to fund increasing lev-
els of mandated services and benefits. Funding of the
town's portion of the D -Y budget continues to be the
single largest component of Yarmouth's annual budget,
representing approximately half of the total budget. Our
Finance Committee follows the D -Y budget development
process carefully, and has provided regular input to the
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school administration and committee members. We are
hopeful that budget proposals from both the School Com-
mittee and Yarmouth Selectmen may come together at a
level that the Finance Committee can recommend to Town
Meeting.
Yarmouth's Selectmen, Town Administrator and
Managers take budget responsibility seriously, and strive
to tightly control the level of taxes. Our municipal depart-
ment managers continue to demonstrate budgetary dis-
cipline, especially with respect to providing quality ser-
vices to residents while generally holding the line on re-
quests for personnel increases
The FinCom meets on a rigorous winter schedule,
but we feel the work is rewarding and contributes to the
effective operation of municipal government. Service on
the Finance Committee is an excellent way to become
involved in all aspects of Yarmouth town government.
Residents who are interested in exploring FinCom mem-
bership are encouraged to submit Talent Bank forms at
Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted:
Roy J. Morton, Chairman
James Collins, Vice -Chairman
Betty -Jane Burkhardt, Clerk
Allen Larson
Mark Lindsay
James Peters
Peter Slovak
Donald Tuers
Barbara Weidner, Recording Secretary
Report of the Board of Selectmen
To the Citizens of the Town of Yarmouth:
The Board of Selectmen completed its annual reor-
ganization in the spring of 1998.
Individual Selectmen were voted to hold the follow-
ing positions:
John Howard: Chairman and County Finance
Committee Representative and
Alternate to the Cape Light
Compact Committee
Charlotte Striebel: Vice Chairman and Licensing
Chairman and Delegate to the
Cape Light Compact Commit-
tee
Herb Schnitzer: School Committee Liaison &
Bargaining Representative, and
Ambulance Fee Administrator
Charles Hart: Appointments Chairman and
Clerk of the Board
Jerome Sullivan: Appointments Vice -Chairman
and Representative to the
Growth Policy Advisory Com-
mittee
1998
Your Board of Selectmen was very active during
1998. Some of the major issues we have dealt with are
as follows:
Throughout the year the Selectmen have taken a
strong stand on noise from establishments licensed to
serve alcoholic beverages. The stand the Selectmen have
taken will remain; thereby enforcing the Town liquor li-
cense rules requiring that no sound shall emanate from
a premise. We have also been diligent and critical of es-
tablishments that are caught serving minors. In those
cases, the Selectmen have suspended licenses to serve
alcoholic beverages.
We met with the School Committee several times
to discuss our ability to support the school budget. Both
Boards came to a mutual agreement, without requiring a
two and one-half override, to support a reasonable school
budget. We have consistently recommended and Town
Meeting has approved funding which gives the school
system more than the minimum contribution required by
the State Department of Education.
The State Legislature approved our town charter,
as written by the Government Oversight Committee, and
passed at the 1997 Annual Town Meeting. This Charter
took effect on January 1, 1998, and is now being ad-
hered to.
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A cause for concern has been the noise generated
by low-flying aircraft and engine run-up testing at the
Barnstable Airport. We are working with the Airport Com-
mission at this time to see if we can secure some attenu-
ating rules that will alleviate much of the problem in the
West Yarmouth area. Chris Greeley had been our repre-
sentative but resigned because of other commitments.
We wish to thank her for her efforts in starting our repre-
sentation on the Airport Commission and acting as our
airport historian. On behalf of the Town of Yarmouth we
wish you the best in your new position and hope you will
be back working with us soon. Bo Lawrence of West
Yarmouth has been appointed to the position of Yarmouth
representative on the Airport Commission and we know
he will continue to support us with regard to the noise
attenuation.
The final work on the recreation fields and the new
nine holes of golf off of Forest Road appear to be on
schedule and, hopefully, we will be able to open the rec-
reation area by the spring of 1999.
Our Police Department Building and Site Planning
Committee has found some town -owned land on Higgins
Crowell Road. We are hopeful, we will find agreement
between the Town and the School Committee to enabling
the town to get the greatly needed new Police Station.
The Water Department is completing a new central
office and garage building near the septage spray field
site off Buck Island Road. This project will be completed
in early 1999 and is paid for using existing funds thereby
saving borrowing costs.
The town, through the efforts of the Route 28 Task
Force has received a grant to purchase and improve the
property at Packets Landing. We view this grant as the
start of major improvements in this gateway into Yarmouth
from Dennis.
The Town of Yarmouth took possession of the South
Yarmouth Library in 1998. The building was a gift from
the South Yarmouth Library Board. The Yarmouth Library
Board can now develop stronger programs for library
service in the community.
Town Meeting adopted a new zoning by-law, as re-
quired by law, to create a specific area designated in town
for adult entertainment. The location meets the require-
ments of federal and state law, at least in our opinion,
and keeps this type of business in an area which is less
visible.
Sand dredged for the Steamship Authority has been
put on many south -side beaches in need of sand nour-
ishment. The sand was dredged from Hyannis harbor and
used by both Yarmouth and Barnstable for improvements
to beaches. The work done by Karl vonHone and his staff
made the difference in the success of this project.
County Issues
The State Legislature has not acted on the elimina-
tion of all county governments; but, if it should, there is a
charter proposal for a regional government and we would
have to ask the State Legislature to approve. We feel that
it is important to continue with a regional government
structure for the benefit of all Cape Cod towns. The County
had a surplus this past fiscal year and refunded approxi-
mately $45,000 to Yarmouth. The Cape Light Compact
Committee has aggregated twenty Cape towns out of
twenty-one, including the six towns on Martha's Vine-
yard to participate in purchasing electric power together.
Only one town, Orleans, did not join. Reduced power
costs due to deregulation continue to look promising.
Vice -Chairman Charlotte Striebel was elected as our
representative to the County Assembly of Delegates.
Charlotte is also a member of the Massachusetts Mu-
nicipal Association.committees.
Future Issues
It will be up to the 1999 Board of Selectmen to cre-
ate a Land Bank Committee whose purpose will be to
look into possible purchases of land which meets the re-
quirement of law, as provided by the State Legislature.
This process has been started and will, of course, con-
tinue until conclusion.
The Selectmen worked with residents to stop. the
Steamship Authority from creating some West Yarmouth
land into a parking lot.
The new golf course, which is part of Bayberry Hills,
is progressing satisfactorily but may not open until the
year 2000, due to some grass diseases that have ap-
peared in the turf.
The Judah Baker Windmill restoration project is also
progressing satisfactorily and will be a point of interest to
residents, as well as tourists when completed.
School funding from the state is one of our biggest
problems for FY 2000 and beyond. We will continue to
work with our state representatives and the School Com-
mittee for improvements in Yarmouth's share of state fund-
ing for schools.
Closing Remarks
I cannot close my report without thanking all the
members of the Board of Selectmen who served in 1998.
The many hours, over and above the Tuesday night meet -
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ings, which are spent by various members of the Board
at committee meetings and representing the Town at the
State and County levels are greatly appreciated. I want
to welcome Jerry Sullivan to the Board and extend our
thanks to Maureen Rischitelli for her hard work and dedi-
cation to the Town during her three years on the Board of
Selectmen. Our town employees are the people who make
Yarmouth work so well. We try to recognize their good
work each year at the employee service awards dinner.
As we do not get to see everyone at that dinner I want to
extend, on behalf of the Selectmen, our thanks for jobs
well done this past year. I also want to specifically ex-
press the Selectmen's appreciation to Judy Daigneault,
Pam Barnes and Grace Parisi for the work they have done
to make the Selectmen's office and the committee struc-
ture run smoothly. Without their dedication we would not
be able to do as much as we do each year.
Finally, I, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, would
like to thank Robert Lawton and Joellen Daley for their
hard work for the Selectmen and the people of Yarmouth.
Their work on implementing policies of the Board and
the creativity they use in developing town programs con-
tinues to bring credit to the Town of Yarmouth. We, on
the Board of Selectmen, greatly appreciate the extra ef-
fort they put forth in making our town the special place
that it is.
Respectfully submitted,
John Howard
Chairman, Board of Selectmen
Report of the Town Administrator
1998 was a year in which a number of major projects
were started and continue in -progress. The following is a
summary of the major projects which are in process.
• Work on the landfill closure has been completed,
however, we are now allowing time for the final grow -in
at the recreation fields on Old Town House Road and will
be completing construction in the summer of 1999. Work
will continue in the spring and summer of 1999 on the
new nine holes of golf which have been constructed on
the former landfill site. We may be able to open the 9
holes to limited play in the fall of 1999.
• The Yarmouth Police Department has been review-
ing their building needs. Plans have been formulated to
bring to town meeting a request for a new police station.
The Building Committee is working closely with the Re-
gional School District Committee to secure a parcel of
land next to the Mattacheese Middle School for this pur-
pose.
• Cable Television negotiations are on going to cre-
ate a new contract with Media One. While the Federal
Government has stripped the town of a great deal of au-
thority, especially regarding the rate structure, we still have
the ability to secure some benefits for our residents in
the form of better service, expanded capabilities for the
cable network and the funding of enhancements to town
cable operations. These are being worked on by Assis-
tant Town Administrator Joellen Daley along with a com-
mittee of other Cape Cod towns. The joint approach for
negotiations has, in our opinion, been successful by al-
lowing the Town of Yarmouth and other Cape Cod Com-
munities to speak with one voice to Media One.
• The Packet Landing acquisition and improvement
grant was awarded by the Federal Government. The State
and the County are now involved and the process does
not seem to be moving forward rapidly. Our last indica-
tion was that the State has not yet told the County how
the money will be distributed and how the funds will be
divided. The initial indication from the County has been
the Town will receive a first installment to negotiate a
purchase of the property in back of Packet Landing and
a second installment in 2001 for improvements to the
South Yarmouth area from the Dennis Town Line to the
intersection of Old Main Street/North Dennis Road.
• The dredging of Mill Creek, which has been on
the Department of Natural Resources active list for a num-
ber of years, will finally be completed during calendar
1999. In 1998 Karl vonHone worked with State and Fed-
eral officials to finalize funding and permitting for this long
overdue project.
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• Finally, the Yarmouth Historic Commission has
started the process of renovating the Judah Baker Wind-
mill which is featured on the cover of our town report this
year. This work was a major effort by the Historical Com-
mission, under a subcommittee chaired by Deborah Gray,
along with the Community Development Department and
Joellen Daley who shepherded the grant through the State
process and was able to secure an additional $5,000 once
all bids had been received. This is an exciting project with
visible progress as the windmill is restored.
Projects which were completed in 1998 include the
following:
• The South Yarmouth Library Deed Transfer was
effected this past summer. The South Yarmouth Library
is now owned by the town with the former South Yarmouth
Library Board of Trustees continuing to support the li-
brary with their gifts.
• Karl von Hone finished the transfer of dredge ma-
terial from Hyannis Harbor to south side beaches start-
ing at Bayview Beach then proceeding in an easterly di-
rection on the shoreline. This beach nourishment project
has dramatically improved Bayview Beach, town ways to
water and is also protecting a portion of the town which
is subject to severe winter storms.
• As a result of the Annual Town Meeting of 1998,
we are entering into a mutual aid pact with the Town of
Barnstable to formalize Police Department Mutual Aid.
This is an important step In providing citizens of both
communities with an effective police response.
• Lastly, the Town Charter, which became effective
January 1, 1998, has been fully implemented. The
changeover itself was not difficult as the Charter put into
effect many policies and procedures which had already
been adopted by the Board of Selectmen in past years.
The start of the budget process for fiscal 2000 completes
the Charter's budgeting cycle.
In this town report I would like to give special rec-
ognition to the retirement of Forrest White our building
commissioner. During the seventeen years of service
which Forrest gave to the Town of Yarmouth, as assis-
tant, and then full building commissioner, he has always
been consistent in his enforcement of the town's bylaws
and State Building Code Regulations. Forrest's expertise
and historical view of the town will be missed. We are,
however, fortunate to be able to call on Forrest from time
to time in the capacity of part time assistant building in-
spector to help us over the rough spots we know we will
have during the transition to a new building commissioner.
In 1998, I completed 20 years of service as Town
Administrator in Yarmouth. The past 20 years went by
more quickly than I had expected. In those 20 years, the
team of Department Heads, Staff and Boards of Select-
men have accomplished a great deal. Together, we have
made the Town of Yarmouth ready to go into the 21st
Century through improvements in technology and by in-
stituting protections for our environment. For most of the
past 20 years, Judy Daigneault, Administrative Secretary
in the Town Administrator's Office, has worked with me
and has provided me and the public with a high degree
of dedication and service. Pam Barnes, and more recently
Grace Parisi, who work in our office as Administrative
Assistant and part time Department Assistant respectively,
have provided the taxpayers with a level of customer ser-
vice of which I think we all can be proud. I also want to
thank Assistant Town Administrator Joellen Daley, whom
I view as a partner in the administration of the town, for
her work this past year and the many projects that she
has taken on and completed. Her efforts in the area of
cable tv negotiations, work on the many personnel is-
sues which were raised in 1998 and the leadership she
has provided to the Department of Community Services
has made Yarmouth a recognized leader state wide in a
number of areas which are under her control. As stated
earlier, the management and operation team we have been
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able to put together over the past twenty years for the
citizens of the Town of Yarmouth has kept Yarmouth as a
example for others to follow for innovative ideas and ef-
fective efficient town government.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Se-
lectmen, the employees and the citizens of Yarmouth for
their support. I look forward to 1999 and the completion
of many of the projects I listed earlier in this report. Many
challenges continue to revolve around funding of neces-
sary services. The State of Massachusetts continues to
use an education formula which penalizes Cape Cod
Communities and specifically the Town of Yarmouth. In-
creasing cutbacks at the Federal level for the Boston Big
Dig project continue to siphon money away from local
projects putting some of our roadway work and other
construction on hold. By working with our federal and
state representatives and with the elected and adminis-
trative team we have in Yarmouth, I feel that we will find
reasonable solutions to the problems we face.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C. Lawton, Jr.
Town Administrator
Elected Officials
1998
SELECTMEN
John Howard, Chairman 1999
Charlotte Striebel, Vice Chairman 2000
Herbert Schnitzer 2001
Charles Hart 2000
Jerome Sullivan 2001
Maureen Rischitelli 1998
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Brad Egan, Chairman 1999
Carol Maguire 2000
E. Suzanne McAuliffe 1999
Sharon Wimer 2001
Kenneth McGuire 1998
MODERATOR
Thomas N. George 1999
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
David Moeller, Chairman 1998
Elizabeth Antonellis 1999
Polly McGrory - 2001
Deborah Gray 2000
Richard Gegenwarth, Bldg. Contractor 1998
Gordon Clark, Alternate 1998
TOWN CLERK
George Barabe
2000
YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY
David Hautanen, Chairman 2002
Jeanne Bullock, Vice Chairman 2001
Gwendolyn Gilbert, Treasurer 1999
David Kellogg, Asst. Treasurer 2003
Paula Novak 1998
Robert H. Pike 1999
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Committees
1998
AIRPORT COMMISSION
(Yarmouth Representatives)
Howard Lawrence, representative
Christine Greeley, resigned
AIRPORT NOISE TASK FORCE
Michael Utley, representative
CULTURAL COUNCIL (formerly Arts Council)
Anne Ford, Chairman 1999
Mildred Scaramuzzo 2000
Valerie Mitchell 2001
Jeff Peden 2000
Eleanor Jones 2000
Viola Holmgren 1999
Lucille Murphy 2000
Barbara Rockefeller 1998
Valerie Schultz 1999
Mary McDonough 1998
Barbara Monterio 1998
Sharon Wimer, resigned 1999
R. Jay Allain, resigned 1999
BOARD OF APPEALS
David Reid, Chairman 1999
John Richards 2000
James Robertson 2001
Michael Jones 2003
Joseph Sarnosky 2002
Jerry Sullivan, resigned 2002
ALTERNATES
Richard Neitz 1999
Roger Tuttle 1999
Michael O'Loughlin 1999
Audrey Miller 1999
Diane Moudouris 1999
Paul Wakem 1999
ZONING ADMINISTRATORS
James Robertson
John Richards
SIGN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Fernand Lemay 1999
Richard Cannon 1999
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
William Lionetta, Chairman 1999
Frank Hitchcock 2001
James Saben, resigned
BOARD OF HEALTH
Edward Fettes, Chairman 2001
Robert Brown 1999
Joan Sullivan 2001
Gabrielle Sakolsky-Hoopes 2000
Michael O'Loughlin 1999
BOARD OF HEALTH INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
Arthur Bernstein 1998
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Donna Clifford, Chairman 2000
Dennis Lucier 1999
George Barabe 2000
Audrey Todd 1999
Jane Hastings, Assistant 1999
CABLEVISION COMMITTEE
Bill Gallagher 2001
Gerald Garnick 2000
Lawrence Camerlengo 2000
Jeffrey Peden 2000
Robert Horton, resigned
Louis Grimaldi, resigned
CAPE COD COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
Tom Broidrick 1999
CAPE COD COMMISSION BIKEWAYS AND
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
George Allaire 1998
Richard deMello, alternate 1998
HIGHWAY
William Nixon 1998
BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMITTEES
DREDGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Morris Johnson 1998
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION STUDY COMMITTEE
Rick Crowley 1998
WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Joseph Sarnosky 1998
Les Petrie, alternate 1998
CIVIL DEFENSE
Robert Edwards, Director 1998
Robert Tucker, Deputy Director 1998
David Beland, Aux. Training Officer 1998
Roupen Baker, III 1998
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Phil Magnuson, Chairman 2000
William Prinz, Vice Chairman 2001
William Fenton, Secretary 1999
Leo LaBossiere 2000
Gary Ellis 1999
Erik Tolley 1999
Edwin Hoopes 2001
COUNCIL ON AGING
Simon Coren, M.D., Chairman 1999
George Shirley, Vice Chairman 1999
Catherine Crowley, Secretary 2000
William Gallagher 2000
John Faldetta 2000
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Margaret Matson 1999
Barbara Wilson 2001
Andrew Efstathiou 2001
Peter Rice 2001
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Edward J. Sweeney, Chairman
Phil Magnuson, Vice -Chairman
Mary Lenihan, Clerk
Dorcus McGurrin
Dick Neitz
Tom Murphy
Arthur Brodeur
Bob DuBois, alternate
FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Monroe, Chairman 2000
Madeline Manchuk 1998
Charles Bergstrom 1999
Patricia Sinclair 2001
Robert Pike 2000
Peter White 2001
Alice Bonacci 2000
Gloria Smith, alternate 1999
Gwen Gilbert, YHA Rep. 1999
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Roy Morton, Chairman 2001
James Collins, Vice Chairman 1999
Betty -Jane Burkhardt, Clerk 2001
James Peters 1999
Allen Larson 2000
Peter Slovak 2000
Donald Tuers 2000
Mark Lindsay 1999
Edward Lynch 2001
John McCarthy, resigned
Barbara Weidner, Recording Secretary
FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
George Shirley, Chairman 1999
Robert Tucker 1999
Richard Carroll 1999
James Clayton, M.D. 1999
GROWTH POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Harris Contos, Chairman 2000
Bibe Schnitzer 1999
Alice Bonachi 2000
Nancy Curley 1998
Arthur Nedley 1999
Peter Ward, alternate 1998
Chuck Hart, Selectmen Rep.
Evelyn Hayes, Planning Bd. Rep.
Priscilla Gregory, Conservation Trust Rep.
HANDICAP AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Mary Manwaring; Co-Chair/Secretary 2000
Linda Simon, Co -Chair 2000
James Erickson, Treasurer 2001
Mary Collard 2001
Paul Hartshorn, Sr. 2001
Paul Wakem 2001
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Priscilla Gregory, Co -Chair ..1999
Janet White, Co -Chair 2001
Deborah Gray 1999
Bud Groskopf 2000
Hugh Hilliard 1999
Alexander Todd 2001
Margaret MacAskill 1999
Barbara Martin, Associate 1999
Mark Horvath, Associate 1999
Mark Esdale, resigned
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Wally Lundstrom
Robert Lawton
Raymond Archacki
Jim Peters
PERSONNEL BOARD
Betty -Jane Burkhardt, Chairman 1999
• Andrew Hillier 2001
John Mullen 1999
Richard Dee 1999
Paul Cahill 1999
PLANNING BOARD
John Shannon, Chairman 2000
Brad Goodwin, Vice Chairman 2000
William Marasco, M.D., Clerk 1999
Evelyn Hayes 2001
John McCormack 2000
Gloria Smith 1999
James Saben 2001
POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
Roger Tuttle
William Fenton
Paul Letendre
Louis Nickinello, Sr.
Jack Rhynd
Robert Studley
PRECINCT WORKERS
Mary Bachini (D)
Katherine Bankart (R)
Elizabeth M. Bartolomeo (D)
Cecilia Beatty (D)
Sadie Bell (U)
Ann C. Bolduc (R), Clerk #1
Robert Bolduc (D), Warden #1
Sigrid Bolduc (U)
Eleanor C. Brenner (D)
Shirley Brittain (U)
Dorothy Burgess (R)
Betty -Jane Burkhardt (D), Warden #3
Evelyn F. Cafano (D)
Jennifer Cancellaro (D)
Marie Canniff (D)
Arthur H. Cantara (D)
Peter P. Carrigan (D)
Phyllis Carrigan (D), Clerk #6
Jane Carroll (R)
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Patricia A. Cass (U)
Marion Christiansen (U)
Gladys Cleaves (R)
Janice L. Conner (R)
Marion Cox (U)
Ruth C. Crosby (R)
Elinor Dee (R)
Jean Doherty (D)
Elinor A. Dorr (U)
John Drews (U)
Maureen M. Drews (U)
Patricia Dunsing (D)
Joan Eaton (R)
Marie Farrell (R)
David E. Gallagher (D)
Rita Gallagher (D)
Florence M. Garrity (D)
Judith A. Getchell (R)
Carol O. Gordon (R)
Frances Grander (U)
Mary F. Grant (U)
Philomena Griffin (D)
Claire Guiney (U)
Barbara Hall (R), Warden #4
Richard P. Hall (D)
Richard N. Hanson (R)
Jeanne M. Harrigan (D)
Jean Hill (R), Deputy Warden #6
John A. Hollingsworth (U)
Nancy Hollingsworth (R)
Catherine Hooley (D)
Robert Isadore (D)
Janet A. Janusas (R)
Jean C. Jasie (U)
Edward Jason (R), Deputy Clerk #1
Barbara L. Johnson (R)
Mary Jurn (R)
Janet M. Kaiser (R)
Lore Kates (U)
Adeline Keefe (U)
Albert Kenney (D)
Shirley Kenney (D)
Barbara Kirkpatrick (R), Warden #6
Mary Noreen Kittredge (D)
Louise Lanciani (U)
Donn Law (U)
Jean Leahy (D)
John Leahy (D)
Alexander W. Maclsaac (R)
Mary Maclsaac (R)
Edith M. MacKechnie (R)
Holly MacLelland (R)
Dulcie M. Marble (R)
Cornelius Martin (D)
Jessie Mazzur (D)
Judy McClory (U)
Polly McGrory(U).
Sarah A. Mesmer (R)
Shirley Miller (R)
Claire L. Minty (R)
William G. Minty (R)
Francis Mirisola (U)
Helen F. Mirisola (U)
David Montague (U)
Jane Morris (U)
Janet Murray (R)
Mary V. Murray (D)
Neil H. Murray (R)
Carol Nelson (U)
Virginia Newhouse (D), Deputy Clerk #6
Mary W. O'Connor (D)
Leslie Olson (U)
Kathleen D. Owen (R), Clerk #5
Eugene Parulis (D)
Althea Pavao (D), Deputy Warden #5
Janet Pellegrini (U)
Elizabeth Peters (D)
Paula Phillips (U)
Benjamin Pihl (R)
Ruth G. Pihl (R), Clerk #2
Helen Pinel (U)
Cynthia Police (U)
Barbara Pratt (R)
Joanne Quirk (D), Warden #2
Robert E. Quirk, Jr. (D)
Sabra Ramsdell (U)
Catherine Reid (R)
Joan Reis (U)
Frances Rheinish (D)
Jane Richards (D), Warden #5
Elizabeth P. Ripley (R)
Jayne Rodenbush (D)
Dorothy Royal (R)
Charles Sarruda (D)
Marie Sarruda (D)
Marie Schomp (U)
Rose Shaylor (U)
Sonja Souza (R), Clerk #3
Sheila M. Stackhouse (D)
Helen Stolnacke (R)
Donald Storey (R)
Majorie Storey (R)
Vivian E. Sullivan (U)
Ann Trzcinski (R)
Mary C. Varros (R)
David B. Velasco (D)
Roberta E. Walters (D)
Lorraine M. Weiner (U)
Lorraine C. Weston (R)
Marilyn J. White (R)
Virginia Wilkins (R)
Evelyn L. Williamson (R)
Barbara Will (R)
Helen Wroblewski (R)
Elizabeth Zontini (D), Clerk #4
RECREATION COMMISSION
Michael Stone, Chairman 2001
Dianne Duffy, Vice Chairman 2001
John Serijan 1999
Sandra Cashen 2001
Deborah Clark 2001
John McLoughlin 2000
Donna Clifford 2000
John Ustas, Alternate 1999
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RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RASWAC)
Joseph R. Sarnosky, Chairman 2000
Peter Homer 2001
George Morgenroth 2001
Robert Dwyer 2000
Andrew Miller 2000
James Carlaw, resigned
ROUTE 28 TASK FORCE
Richard Martin, Co -Chair 1999
Lillian Orr, Co -Chair 1999
Paul Harrop 1999
Lorens Persson 1999
Virginia Persson 1999
Marion Broidrick 1999
Ellen Smith Ummel 1999
Bibe Schnitzer 1999
Pete Ward 1999
Robert Savage 1999
Susan Brita, alternate 1999
SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE
, - Marsha Nugent, Chairman 2001
Sandra Femino 2001
Michael McCaffrey 2001
Christopher Bowman 1998
Lucia Barber, resigned
SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Scott Mailloux, Chairman 2000
Theodore Galkowski, Vice Chairman 2001
Michael Sullivan, Secretary 1998
Albert Keller 2001
Ed Twaddell 2000
Michael Utley, alternate 1999
George Lucier, alternate 1998
John McPhee, alternate 1998
VETERANS SERVICE AND BURIAL AGENT
Sidney Chase, Director 1998
WATERWAYS COMMITTEE
Jim Close, Chairman (1/98 - 5/98) 1998
Edwin Plummer, Chairman (6/98 - 12/98) 2000
J. Drew McManus 2000
John Bowman 2001
Robert Tucker 2001
Neal Morris 2000
Robert Lauzon 2000
Richard White 2001
Robert Churchill, Jr. Alternate 1999
Ron Rutkowsky, Harbormaster
Harry Knight, Wharfinger
Doris Menard, Recording Secretary
WOODS HOLE, MARTHA'S VINEYARD
AND NANTUCKET STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
REPRESENTATIVE
Ted Galkowski, representative
James Hall, alternate representative
R. Bergen VanDoren, resigned
YARMOUTH GOLF COMMISSION
Anne Grazewski, Chairman 1999
Thomas Garvey, Sr., Vice Chairman 1999
John Karras 2001
Edmund Kling 2000
Jim Close 2001
Robert Lovely 2001
George Morgenroth 2000
David Batten, first alternate 1999
Al Burns, second alternate 1999
Robert Dean, third alternate 1999
Robert Quirk, Sr. 1998
YARMOUTH LIBRARY BOARD
Martita Bergendahl, Chairman 2001
Allen Bragdon 1999
Pat Kidwell ...1999
Kathy St. George 2000
Marion Broidrick 1999
Jean Hilliard 2000
Patricia Savage 2000
Olive March, alternate 1999
Frederick Miller, alternate 1999
Benjamin Gordon, MD, alternate 1999
John Biega, alternate 1999
Brian Dudley, alternate 1999
Paul Butler, resigned
Andy Hillier, resigned
Allan Broadhurst, resigned
FINANCE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE
Michael O'Loughlin, Chairman 1999
Paul Beatty 1999
Albert Gray 2000
Anne Seeley 2000
Allen Larson 1999
MODERATOR APPOINTMENTS
CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL
HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Robert Farson 1999
Pat Kidwell 2001
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Jessie Mazzur, Chairman 2000
Richard Brenner 2000
Americo Poliseno 2000
Bernie Nugent 2000
Stanley Billings 2000
John Braginton-Smith 1997
Jack Rhynd 2000
James Hall 2000
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YARMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
Michael Almonte
Kevin Antonovich
David Beland
Gerard Britt
Michael Bryant
Chris Capobianco
Peter Carnes (Chief)
Patrick Carty
Hiram Collado
William Coughlan
Deborah Cullen
David Dickey
John Dimitres
Bradley Donahue
Neal Donohue
Bradford Erickson
John Fallon
Sandra Finstein
Jayne Fogarty
Frank Frederickson
Russell Giammarco
Gordon Gibbons
John Gomsey
Francis Hennessey
Thomas Hennessey
Emily Home
Randolph Jenkins
David Keefe
Christopher Kent
John Lanata
Kevin Lennon
Gerald Marsh
Donald Mason
Peter McEachern
Kevin Mclsaac
Sean McKernan
Olivier Naas
Louis Nickinello
Brian Niezgoda
Colleen Nixon
Nicole Nixon
Cheryl Nugent Gomsey
Eric Nuss
Nicholas Pasquarosa
Charles Peterson
Stephen Peterson
Philip Prada
Stephen Renzi
Paul Rooney
Albert Roth
Lawrence Runge
David Schneeweis
Raymond Scichilone
Albert Sprague
George Tsoukalas, Jr.
Walter Warren
Richard White
Jill Wragg
Steven Xiarhos
YEAR ROUND RESERVES
Barry Dunn
Ken Elliott
Michael Muncey
Michael Harney
Patrick W. Hartmann
Peter LaRoche
Ryan Holmes
Gerald Marsh, Jr.
Charles Millen
John Mulkeen
Robert Peternel
Steven H. Peterson
Andrew D. Popovich
Derek C. Prada
Kevin E. Redmond
Elizabeth A. Riley
Joshua Straughn
Joanna Tabbutt
Garry Turgiss
John Vermette
Charles Zahigian
POLICE MATRONS
Nicole M. Nixon
Emily Horne
Judy Green
Sandra Finstein
Dorothy K. Lavin
Colleen M. Nixon
Elizabeth Riley
SPECIAL POLICE
Karl VonHone
Thomas Troy
KEEPER OF THE LOCK-UP
Peter L. Carnes
DETECTIVES
John Fallon
Charles Peterson
Gerald Marsh
Frank Frederickson
Russell Giammarco
Nicholas Pasquarosa
AGENTS OF THE LICENSING AUTHORITY
Peter L. Carnes
Michael J. Almonte
David J. Beland
David Keefe
Philip Prada
Paul Rooney
Franch Frederickson
Francis Hennessey
Steven G. Xiarhos
John Lanata
Kevin Mcisaac
Dennis Brown, Fire Chief
Dick Graham, Building Department
Bill Green, Fire Deputy
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Bruce Murphy, Health Agent
Peter Raiskio, Fire Department Captain
Bill Stone, Building Department
Forrest Stone, Building Department
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL
Chief Dennis E. Brown (EMT)
Deputy Chief William A. Greene, Jr. (EMT)
Captain Inspector Peter A. Raiskio (EMT)
Captain C. Randall Sherman (EMT)
Captain Allen S. Bent (EMT)
Captain Lee W. Pareseau (EMT)
Captain Robert F Kelleher (EMT)
Lieutenant Robert N. Kittila (EMT)
Lieutenant George E. Watson (EMT)
Lieutenant Michael L. Caruso (EMT)
Lieutenant Alan T. Bowles (Para)
Senior Private Robert W. Jenney (EMT)
Senior Private Richard F. Todd (Para)
Senior Private Roupen Baker, III (EMT)
Senior Private Thomas W. Lundquist (EMT)
Firefighter Gerald A. Guerreiro (Para)
Firefighter Steven E. Falletti (Para)
Firefighter Paul R. Riker (Para)
Firefighter Paul A. Robertson (Para)
Firefighter Charles G. Talbott (Para)
Firefighter Paul R. Holmquist (Para)
Firefighter Kevin W. Hitchcock (Para)
Firefighter Gerard D. Walsh (Para)
Firefighter Raymond W. Bombardier (Para)
Firefighter Joseph H. Mullen (Para)
Firefighter Kevin J. Huck (Para)
Firefighter Robert J. Reardon (Para)
Firefighter Matthew C. Bearse (Para)
Firefighter Susan J. Madden (Para)
Firefighter Daniel L. Schauwecker
Firefighter David H. Chandler (EMT)
Firefighter James M. Armstrong (EMT)
Firefighter Douglas D. Sherman (EMT)
Firefighter Patrick R. Sullivan (EMT)
Firefighter Edward M. Todd (EMT)
Firefighter Richard F. Klimm (EMT)
Firefighter Robb C. Christensen (EMT)
Firefighter Philip G. Simonian (EMT)
Firefighter Christopher J. Caton (EMT)
Firefighter David R. Parker (EMT)
Firefighter Mark Foley (EMT)
Firefighter Jonathan E. Sawyer (EMT)
Firefighter Marc J. Omerzu (EMT)
Firefighter Christopher W. Read (EMT)
Firefighter Kevin P. Enright (EMT)
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Administrative Assistant Mary S. Singleton
Clerk/Fire Alarm Operator Jacqueline A. Jenney (EMT)
Fire Alarm Operator Jerry W. Mossey (EMT)
Fire Alarm Operator Paul F. Boido (EMT)
Fire Alarm Operator Christopher A. Ruell (EMT)
Fire Alarm Operator Justyne L. Bengston (Para)
CALL ROSTER
STATION I - SOUTH YARMOUTH
Captain Robert E. Phillips
Lieutenant Franklin T. Greene
Firefighter Gregory C. Baker (Para)
Firefighter Robert J. Lorange (EMT)
STATION II - YARMOUTHPORT
Captain Raymond Kittila
Firefighter Thomas W. Ellis (EMT)
Firefighter Corey E. Kittila
Firefighter Lyle H. Nickerson
STATION III - WEST YARMOUTH
Captain Robert M. Emerson
Lieutenant Louis D. McPherson
Lieutenant Ronald S. Napolitan (EMT)
Firefighter Jeffrey T. Foss (EMT)
Firefighter Mark S. Galkowski
HARBORMASTER
Ronald Rutkowsky
ASSISTANTS
William Bonnetti
Conrad Cain
Joseph Gibbs
Thomas Wackrow
Joseph Callahan
John Lee Marchildon
Elinor Lawrence
Alan Hibbert
Corey Kittila
Raymond Kittila
Peter Richmond
Thomas Troy
James Troy
Benjamin Pihl
Karl von Hone
Michael Muncey
Mark Thibeault
Harry Knight
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(DEPUTY) SHELLFISH CONSTABLES
Joseph Callahan
Mark Galkowski
Bradford Hall
Allan Hibbert
Raymond Kittila
Corey Kittila
Harold Knight
Elinor Lawrence
Benjamin Pihl
Thomas Troy
James Troy
Karl von Hone
WHARFINGER AND ASSISTANTS
Harold Knight
Benjamin Pihl
James Troy
John Lee Marchildon
Report of the Town Clerk and Board of Registrars
The Town Clerk's office had its share of activity dur-
ing the year. Once again, we continued to have increases
in nearly every category, including births and marriages,
as well as golf memberships.
In an ongoing effort to better serve the public the
Clerks office is now authorized to accept passport appli-
cations. This service is a convenience for the public as
well as profitable to the Town.
The year 1998 was a very active year for elections
and meetings. There was a Special Town Meeting Febru-
ary 10th. The Annual Town Election was held on April 13th,
with Town Meeting on the 14th. In addition, the State Pri-
mary was held on September 15th with election on No-
vember 3rd. The Old Kings Highway Regional Historical
District Election was held on November 24th. Ending the
year, a Special Town Meeting was held on December 1st.
Our annual census was mailed on December 29th,
a little earlier than usual, thanks once again to automa-
tion. However we appreciate all the assistance that we
had received in the past. Each year census forms are
being retrieved earlier; residents are realizing the impor-
tance of returning census forms promptly, affecting many
of the Town concerns.
Voters
Non -Voters
Residents
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Prec. 4 Prec. 5 Prec. 6
3,423 2,991 2,284 2,412 2,484 2,332
1,016 909 1,011 850 1,068 815
4,439 3,900 3,295 3,262 3,552 3,147
Total
15,926
5,669
21,595
Our population as well as our registered voters had
a slight decrease during the year 1998.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all de-
partment 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,
George F. Barabe
Town Clerk, CMC/CMMC
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
FOR THE YEAR 1998
Street Listing Books & Voting List $ 400.00
Raffle/Bazaar Permits $ 130.00
Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits $ 2,765.00
Business Certificates & Withdrawals $ 1,780.00
Certified Copies of Birth,
Marriages and Deaths $ 11,331.00
Marriages Intentions $ 2,100.00
Miscellaneous Town Clerk $ 384.85
Photo Copies $ 2,264.15
Uniform Commercial Code
Filings & Releases $ 3,780.00
Golf Memberships $ 699,900.00
Court Fines $ 5,375.00
Computer List and Disk $ 1,053.50
Passport Fees $ 405.00
Sub -Total $ 731,668.50
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
177 Female Dog Licenses
at $10.00 $ 1,770.00
366 Male Dog Licenses
at $10.00 $ 3,660.00
1120 Spayed Female Dog Licenses
at $4.00 $ 4,480.00
945 Neutered Male Dog Licenses
at $4.00 $ 3,780.00
14 Kennel License & Multi Pet Permit
at $50.00 $ 700.00
50 Duplicate Tags
at $1.00
25 Transfer Licenses
at $1.00
Late Fees on Dog Licenses
Sub -Total Dogs
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
Issued
$ 50.00
$ 25.00
$ 2,055.00
$ 16,520.00
93 Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses
at $23.50 $ 2,185.50
17 Resident Citizen Hunting Licenses
at $23.50 $ 399.50
27 Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses
at $41.00 $ 1,107.00
2 Resident Citizen Minor Fishing Licenses
at $7.50 $ 15.00
2 Duplicate Fishing
at $2.00 $ 4.00
10 Non -Resident Citizen/Alien
Fishing Licenses at $33.50 $ 335.00
6 Non Resident Citizen Fishing
Licenses (3 day) at $19.50 . $ 117.00
26 Resident Citizen Sporting
License (over 70) Free
108 Resident Citizen Hunting/Fishing
Paraplegic Free
Issued 22
Issued 4
Issued 9
Issued 1
Issued 3
Issued 2
Issued 17
Issued 13
Issued 174
Issued 20
Sub -Total
Total Monies
Total Paid to
Resident Citizen Fishing Licenses
(65-69) at $12.25 $ 269.50
Resident Citizen Hunting Licenses
(65-69) at $12.25 $ 49.00
Resident Citizen Sporting Licenses
(65-69) at $21.00 $ 189.00
Non Resident Citizen Hunting, Big
Game License at $95.50 $ 95.50
Non Resident Citizen Hunting, Small
Game License at $61.50 $ 184.50
Duplicate Sporting License
at $2.00 $ 4.00
Archery/Primitive Firearms
Stamps at $5.10 $ 86.70
Waterfowl Stamps
at $5.00 $ 65.00
Resident Wildland Conservation
Stamp at $5.00 $ 870.00
Non Residents Wildland Conservation
Stamp at $5.00 $ 100.00
Fisheries $ 6,076.20
Collected $ 754,264.70
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
for Licenses $ 5,778.75
Total Fees turned over to the Town $ 297.45
Total Amount turned over to the Town $ 748,188.50
BIRTHS
Births will no longer be published in the Town Re-
port due to the passing of the Acts and Resolves of Mas-
sachusetts 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 1998
was 188.
MARRIAGES
JANUARY
3 James Charles Field of Yarmouth, MA to
Debra Marie Grondin of Yarmouth, MA
4 Christopher Michael Keister of Turbotville, PA to
Deborah Jean Heistand of Yarmouth, MA
5 Michael Francis Langton of Yarmouth, MA to
Allessandra Andrade Dominatto of
Barnstable, MA
10 Donald Wilson Bourne of Yarmouth, MA to
Hannah Lyons Johnson of Barnstable, MA
24 Lawrence Lougee Foster of Yarmouth, MA to
Nancy Kathleen Brennan of Yarmouth, MA
FEBRUARY
7 William Thomas Niemi of Yarmouth, MA to
Susan Marie McCabe of Yarmouth, MA
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14 Francis Mark O'Hara of Barnstable, MA to
Judith Kathleen Kokinis of Barnstable, MA
14 Stuart Wilfred Goodell, Ill of Yarmouth, MA to
Gwen Marie Lewis of Yarmouth, MA
14 Mark Anthony Rideout of Yarmouth, MA to
Kimberly Ann Gallant of Yarmouth, MA
14 Donald Curtis Taylor, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Andrea Juliet Papp of Yarmouth, MA
14 Richard Edwin Lindahl of Yarmouth, MA to
Genevieve Holm Dolan of Yarmouth, MA
14 John Charles Serijan of Yarmouth, MA to
Bonnie June Brewer of Yarmouth, MA
14 Scott Alan MacDonald of Rochester, NH to
Stamatia Katherine Holman of Yarmouth, MA
21 John Patrick Fitzgerald of Yarmouth, MA to
Amy Sanders Hudon of Yarmouth, MA
28 Gary William Moore of Woodbridge, VA to
Meghan Kathleen Crowley of Woodbridge, VA
MARCH
5 Nathan Sam Wood of Yarmouth, MA to
Lanna Dube Brown of Yarmouth, MA
13 Joseph Steven Britt, Ill of Yarmouth, MA to
Anne Marie Stagg of Yarmouth, MA
21 Jessi Martin of Orleans, MA to
Marcia Jean Croce of Yarmouth, MA
22 Joseph Patrick Reid of Yarmouth, MA to
Evelyn Patricia Sheridan of Yarmouth, MA
27 Joseph Kneeland Farwell, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA
to Lynn Marie Gray of Yarmouth, MA
APRIL
11 Steven Edward Jones of Yarmouth, MA to
Sheila Evelyn Rice of Yarmouth, MA
16 Michael Leslie Stein of Yarmouth, MA to
Maria Odoardi of Yarmouth, MA
19 Daniel Jack Miville of Yarmouth, MA to
Maegan Bourne Hathaway of Yarmouth, MA
21 Roberto Carvalhaes Barroso of Yarmouth, MA
to Maria Do Socorro Pimenta of Yarmouth, MA
25 John James Weiss, II of Yarmouth, MA to
Rebecca Greelish of Yarmouth, MA
MAY
2 Christopher Alan Virgin of Yarmouth, MA to
Candace Ann Griswold of Yarmouth, MA
2 Tory Aaron Walls of Yarmouth, MA to
Laura Ann Quirk of Orleans, MA
3 Bruce Edward Ryder of Upland, PA to
Barbara Reif Ahn of Upland, PA
9 Thomas John Harmon of Yarmouth, MA to
Janet Elizabeth Lowenthal of Yarmouth, MA
9 Paul Michael Santos of Yarmouth, MA to
Rebecca Ann Martin of Yarmouth, MA'
9 Jason Leslie Davenport of Yarmouth, MA to
Melissa Jeanne Davenport of Yarmouth, MA
10 Joseph Charles Caruso of Yarmouth, MA to
Susan Russell Berggrun of Yarmouth, MA
15 John Joseph Curry, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Linda MacDonald DuVerger of Yarmouth, MA
16 Jarrod Andrew West of Yarmouth, MA to
Kimberly Joyce Bullock of Yarmouth, MA
16 Nunzi Louis Napolitano of Yarmouth, MA to
Cynthia Lee Hunter of Yarmouth, MA
23 Stephen Lawrence Dauphinee of Dennis; MA to
Catherine Ann Eldracher of Yarmouth, MA
25 Forrest Earle Bassett of Yarmouth, MA to
Gail Patricia Rive' of Yarmouth, MA
30 Jon Kevin Ingram of Yarmouth, MA to
Kristin Beth Knarr of Yarmouth, MA
31 Karl Elmer Luke of Yarmouth, MA to
Chantal Luce Goulet of Yarmouth, MA
JUNE
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Stephanie Lynn Miller of Yarmouth, MA
Michael Joseph Staab of Yarmouth, MA to
Heather Lei Courchaine of Yarmouth, MA
Thomas Evan Penn of Cedar Grove, NJ to
Christine Allane Thomas of Cedar Grove, NJ
Christopher Michael Ceravone of Yarmouth, MA
to Jessica Erin Hall of Yarmouth, MA
Brian Paul Shuler of Yarmouth, MA to
Kelly Jo Collins of Yarmouth, MA
Edward Benson Rooney of Hollywood, FL to
Amy Jennifer Trefry of Hollywood, FL
Eric Michael Bishop of Yarmouth, MA to
Mara Elizabeth Barnatt of Yarmouth, MA
Thomas Salvatore Spada of Attleboro, MA to
Susan Ann Davis of Attleboro, MA
Darren Richard Mounteney of Leeds, England to
Susan Marie Foley of Leeds, England
John Henry Martin of Biddeford, ME to
Wendy Lynn Crist of Biddeford, ME
Gregory Botsivales of Yarmouth, MA to
Jeanne Evelyn Lynch of Yarmouth, MA
John Laurence Kelliher of Lee, NH to
Laurel Anne Carol Hotta of Lee, NH
Lawrence Scott James of Yarmouth, MA to
Lisa Ann Johnson of Yarmouth, MA
Michael Thomas Munsey of Yarmouth, MA to
Sarah Lynn DeLude of Orleans, MA
Edward Gordon Sears, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Samantha Jean Costa of Yarmouth, MA
Lonny Jacob Hoffman of Cincinnati, OH to
Laura Michelle Sheinkopf of Cincinnati, OH
JULY
2 Richard Wayne Osborne of Yarmouth, MA to
Bridgett Ann Straughn of Brewster, MA
5 Harry Shershow of Yarmouth, MA to
Gloria Clarke of Yarmouth, MA
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Melissa Helene Argiros of Yarmouth, MA
9 Ronald Irving Cass, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Kelly Anne Avery of Yarmouth, MA
10 Steven Mark Purmont of Yarmouth, MA to
Lorna Jean Myers of Yarmouth, MA
12 Francis Merl Underwood of Harwich, MA to
Brenda Jeanne Wheeler of Harwich, MA
24 Nicholas David Kean of Worcester, MA to
Audra Beth Burton of Churchville, NY
31 Richard Lloyd Gannon of Yarmouth, MA to
Jeanatte Eileen Willett of Rochester, NY
AUGUST
1 David Robert Baker of Yarmouth, MA to
Suzanne Tune of Yarmouth, MA
2 Kenneth Richard Ferreira of Yarmouth, MA to
Stacy Nicole Cucurullo of Yarmouth, MA
8 Raymond Paul Liska of Yarmouth, MA to
Donna Karen Wingard of Yarmouth, MA
8 Andrew Starbuck Cullum of Yarmouth, MA to
Amy Karen Zeidman of Yarmouth, MA
15 William Joseph Custer of Yarmouth, MA to
Candace Marie Alexander of Yarmouth, MA
17 Scott Charles Cornwell of Chatham, MA to
Valerie Laura Smith of Yarmouth, MA
22 Jeffrey Michael Pooler of Ellington, CT to
Jennifer Lee Purinton of Ellington, CT
22 Daniel Patrick Hurrell of London, ON, Canada to
Tammy Susan Woods of London, ON, Canada
22 Mark Edward McEachern of Yarmouth, MA to
Sherie Marie Beaucage of Yarmouth, MA
22 Travis Goodwin Foster of Falmouth, MA to
Donna Marie Rinere of Falmouth, MA
22 Timothy James Colleran of Sandwich, MA to
Caroline McGregor Close of Yarmouth, MA
28 Nicholas Bergraat, Jr. of Palm Coast, FL to
Janis Cynthia Kniley of Cardiff by the Sea, CA
29 Daniel Warren Rowe of Yarmouth, MA to
Melanie Ames Bach of Yarmouth, MA
SEPTEMBER
5 Louis Edmond Martinage of Bethesda, MD to
Emma.Ann Wells of Bethesda, MD
5 John Joseph Boyd of Yarmouth, MA to
Florence Emily Coady of Yarmouth, MA
6 Paul Scipio Fox, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Eileen Marie Frazier of Yarmouth, MA
6 Carl Tramontana of Franklin Square, NY to
Nancy Lee Spencer of Franklin Square, NY
12 Jeffrey Peter Selens of Yarmouth, MA to
Michelle Lynne Anderson of Yarmouth, MA
12 David Joseph Marshall of Yarmouth, MA to
Margaret Ann Wall of Yarmouth, MA
12 Andrew Michael Levesque of Yarmouth, MA to
Jennifer Lynne Hamilton of Yarmouth, MA
18 David James Leonard of Newton, MA to
Karen Marie Jaskal of Newton, MA
19 Herbert Melvin Healis, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Beverly Ann O'Brien of Yarmouth, MA
19 Don Gould Ellicott of Yarmouth, MA to
Beatrice Maxine Guerard of Yarmouth, MA
19 Scott Mitchell, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Kelly Jean Cordwell of Yarmouth, MA
19 Peter John Adzima, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL
to Darlene Ann Dion of West Palm Beach, FL
19 Jason Andrew Downing of Yarmouth, MA to
Teena Marie Ellis of Yarmouth, MA
25 Bruce Harmon Hanson of Yarmouth, MA to
AnneMarie Dustin of Yarmouth, MA
25 David Ellis McKee of Yarmouth, MA to
Joan Beverly Joyce of Yarmouth, MA
26 James Michael Conley of East Bridgewater, MA
to Jeanne Marlene Angellis of Yarmouth, MA
26 William Russell McCormick of Yarmouth, MA to
Kara Lynn Mahoney of Yarmouth, MA
26 Robert Joseph Charette of Taunton, MA to
Larissa Maria Kravchuk of Danvers, MA
26 William David Mullin, Jr. of Barnstable, MA to
Linda Lennon Crosby of Barnstable, MA
26 Charles Michael Devine of Yarmouth, MA to
Patricia Anne Harding of Yarmouth, MA
26 Richard William Smith, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Agnes Sonja Pickens of Yarmouth, MA
OCTOBER
3 John Paul Collins of Yarmouth, MA t�
Kimberly Ann Silva of Somerset, MA
3 Donald Joseph Beliveau, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Anne Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Yarmouth, MA
3 Daniel Albert Keller of Yarmouth, MA to
Kristen Marie Sylver of Yarmouth, MA
4 Peter Louis Fecteau of Yarmouth, MA to
Shari Lewis Grabenbauer of Yarmouth, MA
9 Robert Walter Tokarz, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Trista Dee Forsythe of Yarmouth, MA
10 Richard Lloyd Bacchiocchi of Wareham, MA to
Beth Ann Kellogg of Wareham, MA
11 Desmond Kenneth Clinton of Mashpee, MA to
Marcie Louise Caswell of Mashpee, MA
11 Michael Patrick McNamara of Yarmoutb, MA to
Amy Rebecca Raimo of Yarmouth, MA
12 John Michael Otton of Yarmouth, MA to
Jane Elizabeth Clark of Yarmouth, MA
17 Gary Edwin Andersen of Geneva, NY to
Tracy Lynn Moore of Geneva, NY
17 James Anthony Waldron of Yarmouth, MA to
Joanne Marie Giannini of Yarmouth, MA
17 Nathan Lee Criser of Yarmouth, MA to
Susannah Ruth Schott of Yarmouth, MA
17 Francis William Leavey, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Mary Frances Stearns of Yarmouth, MA
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Barbara Burding Chace of Moorestown, NJ
17 Peter Jackson Foss of Yarmouth, MA to
Holly Ruth Kniznik of Yarmouth, MA
17 Frank Darlington Guinan of Dennis, MA to
Darlene Annette Levasseur of Dennis, MA
22 Christopher Lewis Theodore of Yarmouth, MA to
Gwenne Tracy Brown of Yarmouth, MA
23 Ralph George Cook, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Sandra Anne Antalek of Yarmouth, MA
24 Scott James Palmer of Yarmouth, MA to
Shayna Suzanne Wilcomb of Yarmouth, MA
24 Martin Joseph Abbott of Yarmouth, MA to
Susan Lindsay Kelly of Yarmouth, MA
NOVEMBER
1 Jaime Sirois Skawinski of Yarmouth, MA to
Carla Herlen Santos of Yarmouth, MA
6 Thomas Ralph Eldredge of Chatham, MA to
Diana Claire Simons of Chatham, MA
7 Todd Noel Sorensen of Yarmouth, MA to
Jennifer Lee leronimo of Yarmouth, MA
7 Joseph Jay Cunningham of Barnstable, MA to
Tammy Lynn Jones of Barnstable, MA
7 Albert Joseph W. Avellar of Brewster, MA to
Diane Celeste Duval of Fitchburg, MA
14 Francis George Johnson of Yarmouth, MA to
Marcia Jane Brackett of Yarmouth, MA
15 Luiz Gonzaga of Rogers, AZ to
Dawn Ellen Framson of Yarmouth, MA
21 David Douglas Lowell, II of Middleborough, MA
to Melissa Marcette Wigglesworth
of Yarmouth, MA
27 James William McMahon of Yarmouth, MA to
Anne Veronica Barry of Yarmouth, MA
28 R. Michael Marotta of Dennis, MA to
Colleen Bernadette Enright of Yarmouth, MA
28 Frederick Emerson Roberts of Dennis, MA to
Barbara Lee Thompson of Yarmouth, MA
29 Brian Paul Davenport of Yarmouth, MA to
Erin Marie Homan of Yarmouth, MA
DECEMBER
5 Stanley Anthony Silva of Yarmouth, MA to
Carol Ann Burke of Yarmouth, MA
5 Richard Prescott Scrugham of Plano, TX to
Erika Frommeyer of Plano, TX
19 John Joseph DiGianvittorio of Yarmouth, MA to
Margaret Peirce Pollard of Yarmouth, MA
20 Andrew Collin Connelly of Yarmouth, MA to
Sara Marie Gilbert of Yarmouth, MA
23 Patrick Daniel Sullivan of Yarmouth, MA to
Hette Ingrid Lamer of Yarmouth, MA
26 Frederick Charles Corrigan of Yarmouth, MA to
G. Ellen Korzec of Yarmouth, MA
26 Herbert Wood Hoffman, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Catherine Mary Lohan of Yarmouth, MA
31 Eugene Oliver Haughey of Craigavon, Ireland to
Veronica Mary Delaney of Yarmouth, MA
31 Walter Scott Vogt, Jr. of Yarmouth, MA to
Dee Marie Selfe of Yarmouth, MA
DEATHS
JANUARY
2 Lewis, Grethel
2 Lister, Gordon Kenneth
4 Walsh, Francis X.
6 Robinson, Irene H.
6 Johnson, Olive
6 Verhille, Hattie M.
7 Mahoney, Katherine F.
8 Cash, Donald Mackintosh
11 Franks, Albert Peter
11 O'Neil, Agnes M.
11 Kirsch, Robert Joseph
12 Erickson, Edward Erik
12 Arnold, Mary Isabelle
14 Romkey, Jr., Louis S.
16 Stanton, Donald G.
16 Lee, Mildred Ann
17 Hill, Jr., Berton Frederick
18 LaFountaine, Alexander
18 Wilson, Evelyn M.
18 Forster, Mary Ruth
19 Atton, Queenie Muriel
19 Gill, Julia Bertha
20 Priddy, Allan L.
21 Long, Virginia M.
21 Cancellaro, Rocco J.
21 Griffin, Elisabeth Dana
23 Auclair, Omer Stanley
23 Guy, Louise G.
24 Boucher, Bevalie
25 Anderson, Muriel A.
25 Barrows, Jr., Albert A.
26 Stanhope, Lewis Norman
27 Clapp, Gertrude E.
28 Harlem, Robert L.
29 Bean, Michael Dennis
31 Hefler, William Francis
FEBRUARY
1 Pinkham, James Henry
1 Simonovich, Edward F.
1 Gallagher, Grant Akley
2 Chadwick, Sr., Robert A.
3 Murphy, Anna M.
3 Chisholm, Mary Ann
3 Emery, Frank D.
3 May, Lavinia
5 Vail, Edwn
5 Micali, Paul J.
6 Coburn, Janet M.
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7 Cunningham, William Joseph
8 Cleare, Eleanor Hayes
8 Nicoll, Olive P.
8 Whitehead, Lillian Ruth
8 Christian, Dorothy Y.
8 Hammerstrom, Mary Barbara
8 Warhe, Marie Bernadette
9 Murphy, Rita
10 Holden, Carolyn Wardwell
11 McGinnis, Joseph Clinton
11 Mahon, Barbara
12 Shaylor, Harold H.
12 Mara, Angela Gloria
12 DiNicola, Ruth Lloyd
14 Kinne, Natalie Bailey
14 Hughes, Kathryn Theresa
16 Tetreault, Carol A.
17 Collito, Charles Nicholas
18 Bush -Brown, Robert
18 Simpson, Lillian
18 Hunter, Mary Ann
18 Barstow, Wade Newman
19 Conway, John Sidney
19 Leonard, Anna
20 York, Ruth Anna
20 Sayce, Alfred
20 Fulton, Mary
21 Price, Josephine A.
21 Rosary, Linda M.
22 Hughes, Evelyn G.
23 Palmer, Sr., Arthur David
23 Ladd, John F.
24 Sawin, Robert Wilbur
24 Pettit, Doris L.
27 Genis, Florence Hannah
MARCH
1 O'Brien, Florence C.
1 Beaulieu, Mary Eleanor
4 Payne, Carolyn F.
5 King, Jane
6 Finigan, Margaret
6 Johnston, Bertha
6 Kelliher, Marian Louise
8 Sorgi, Hugo W.
8 Simundza, Paul M.
9 Embler, Thomas
9 Vamos, Sr., Frank
10 Grignon, Donald Joseph
10 Lillis, George F.
11 Doriss, Geraldine R.
12 Aidenes, Nicholas
14 Stein, Kenneth
15 Dahl, Esther Sophie
15 Mann, Grace
16 Boylen, Andrew Joseph
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17 Swanson, John Arnold
17 Ryan, Patricia Jane
17 Samuelson, Charles Ossian
17 Greene, Mabel F.
18 Schnare, Mildred
20 DeFaria, Julia Nicola
21 Butler, Florence
22 Holmes, Ruth Miller
25 Hay, Ruth L.
26 Huffam, Edwin
29 Feeley, Helen I.
30 Buck, Adelaide
31 Wolfson, Benjamin
31 Halunen, Edith Irene
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Hurley, Jeanne Marie
Szymanski, Gertrude
Mercurio, Frederick Nicholas
Carter, Jocelyn Carol
Young, Marion
Prouty, Ruth Mildred Gertrude
McGoldrick, Mary
Rosecrans, Bruce Michael
Gillespie, Phyllis Mary
Lowther, Rosalie Martha
Reybould, Harold Savage
Holl, Edmund A.
Willis, Linda Ann
Erickson, Phyllis E.
Stowell, Frances Grace
Roberts, Agnes Elizabeth
Dee, Dorothy
Ingalls, Dorothy
Murphy, Matilda V.
Gilfoy, John E.
Cadran, Edith M.
Tringale, Helen Ann
Lynch, Thomas Francis
Grotz, Lester M.
Clayton, Anita
Baker, Harry Sylvester
McDermott, Marjorie A.
Dalton, William J.
Cohen, Joseph J.
Wade, Norma
Molinatti, Anna
Knitel, Florence F.
Brunelle, Marion E.
Rome, Edward T.
McNaughton, Ruth M.
Cole, Louis W.
DeMilio, John
Blaisdell, Mary Frances
60 8 Francis, Bessie
74 9 Kramer, Ruth Frances
67 9 Vasquez, Jose Ignacio
91 11 Ryan, Gladys Rita
88 11 Moore, Bertha Mae
88 13 Praetsch, Robert C.
84 16 Scott, John Harold
95 16 Litchfield, Madelyn Eustine
78 17 Reinert, Robert C.
88 18 Savery, James K.
76 22 Mansbach, Doris E.
100 23 Campbell, Margaret Jeanette
88 24 Graham, Douglas
87 24 Curtis, Richard B.
79 26 Nesler, Virginia Catherine
26 Howes, Bernice Mae
27 Miles, Lorna K.
28 LaBrecque, Louise
29 Cassetta, Edward
30 Chouljian, Harry T.
31 Bailey, Sarah
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1 Pappas, Steven G.
1 White, Hazel Irene
1 Carmichael, Winifred
3 Bamford, Arthur George
7 Moreira, Carl Domingos
7 Lynch, Jr., Daniel Francis
8 Pierce, Juanita
10 McEvoy, Helen Elizabeth
10 Ronga, Joseph Antonio
11 Bird, Ronald Douglas
13 Sibley, Helena G.
14 Donahue, James William
14 McGrail, James J.
15 Johnston, Edward Lawrence
16. Cash, Anne Louise
17 Young, Russell A.
23 Mulvey, John Steven
23 Jacobsen, Henrik W.
24 Martin, Sr., John Francis
24 Morse, Patricia Louise
24 Kievit, Elsie
27 McMahon, Alice Margaret
28 Simone, Peter Joseph
28 Elliott, Alva H.
30 Doherty, Joseph F.
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Ball, Claire Alice
Cotter, Robert Joseph
Steinhaus, Phillip Lee
Stolarz, Mary D.
Goguen, Ernest L.
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11 Chadwick, Alan William
14 David, Paul Norman
17 Brown, Jr., Charles W.
18 Cadman, Eugenia S.
19 Moore, Arlene Agnes
19 Carragher, Joseph A.
20 Spagnoli, Anastasia
21 Durgin, Elizabeth Irene
21 Winn, Beverly A.
23 Friese, Beryl Nevins
24 Kipnes, Esther F.
25 Tabor, Gladys Beatrice
26 Dayton, Arline B.
26 Dalton, Rita R.
26 Abbott, Gordon Thorne
28 Curran, Clifford F.
28 Schooner, Charles Melvin
29 Morello, Joseph Frank
29 Carpenter, David Joseph
31 Romotsky, Joanne Marie
31 Powers, Sr., John Ernest
31 Rodes, Robert D.
31 Bozadjian, Sarkis
AUGUST
1 Callahan, Sr., John
2 Cash, Helvi Lillian
2 Kane, Sr., Raymond William
3 Lussier, Sr., David Anthony
6 Baker, George Henry
6 Horgan, Mary H.
6 LaRosee, Mildred
6 Palmer, Martha Weer
7 Carothers, Julia Hattie
7 Pride, Joy
8 Bergkuist, Roy Carlton
8 Murray, Ruth D.
10 Tolley, Pamela Gladys
10 Lapsley, Jr., James P.
11 Stone, Christine C.
13 Martin, Chester W.
13 Munzert, Mary Geraldine
15 O'Brien, Allan Edward
16 Singleton, Dorothy Jane
17 Sanderson, Alden King
18 Lucht, Martin Peter
21 Hubbard, Lawrence
21 DeMotte, Clifton Charles
21 Bock, Florence R.
21 Hannon, Frank Henry
21 Kaleda, Aldona Eva
21 Hooper, Stanley W.
22 Snowden, John E.
23 Burkhardt, Donald Taylor
23 Keighley, Joseph
23 LeClair, Helen D.
87 24 Keenan, Jr., Frederick M.
88 26 Manning, Winifred C.
55 27 Bardsley, Carroll S.
73 28 Mulford, Jr., Ralph Kirkman
91 28 Murphy, Anne M.
73 29 Scott, Marion Rosetta
83 29 Eaton, Gordon E.
97 30 Douglis, Martha J.
97 30 Blumenauer, Gertrude Cannon
63 31 Jordon, Thomas Mark
67 31 MacKinnon, Marion
85 31 Minor, Robert Lewis
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5 Haag-Vantine, Jo Ann E.
5 Vigna, Jr., Joseph N.
5 Manoli, Marion E.
6 Tinker, Bettina Louise
8 Fandel, William Joseph
8 Zarella, Louise M.
9 Angle, Paula
10 Clark, Mary Grace
11 Reilly, Margaret A.
12 Ellis, Jr., Everett Harold
12 Mann, John Lewis
13 Taylor, Janice Louise
14 DuVerger, Norman
14 Cox, Patrick F.
15 Haigh, Aida
15 Kemler, Evelyn
16 McGowan, Robert V.
17 Jennings, Georgia Agnes
22 Remond, Thomas G.
22 Mills, Joseph
23 Schauwecker, Jr., Allen Thacher
24 Morin, Jeanette L.
25 Passanisi, Carmela
25 Kontos, George
26 Johnson, Olof Herbert
27 Bouton, Marjorie Marie
27 Hinckley, Jr., Everett Hale
28 Andersen, Henry O.
28 Koller, Catherine E.
OCTOBER
3 Macioce, Lawrence Joseph
4 Pierce, Louise Belyea
4 Lipa, Cecelia
5 Culver, Irene Helen
5 Murray, Eleanor Gladys
7 Hughes, Edmund Joachim
7 Nunez, Joan Adelaide
9 Griffin, Thomas Joseph
9 McGeary, Louise Diaz
10 Aikens, Marion Eloise
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14 Stevens, Chandler Lamberton
14 Norton, John A.
17 Morgan, Marie S.
17 Smith, Eleanor
18 Barber, Saul Benjamin
20 Gifford, Gladys
20 Cambal, Betty Irene
21 Hill, Donald Thompson
21 Welch, Thomas Peter
21 Nault, Raymond L.
22 McLean, Joseph R.
23 CotelI, Edith
24 Moore, Charles Thomas
26 Yakola, Kenneth Philip
26 Proulx, Evelyn Mae
26 Eriksson, Violet J.
27 Eldredge, Charles A.
30 Griffin, John J.
31 Martel, Donald E.
NOVEMBER
1 Alves, Grace Lorraine
1 Ferreira, Gertrude Claire
3 Segerman, William L.
3 Westerberg, Ysabel A.
4 Shea, IV, Cornelius J.
4 Dunne, Maureen
5 McCarthy, Sr., John C.
5 Toomey, Maura
6 Ward, Jean Louise
8 Brine, Mary Phyllis
8 Buckley, Ruth J.
10 Taylor, Joanne M.
10 McCaul, Mary Eleanor
11 Pryde, Isabella Brown
11 Hand, Kenneth T.
12 White, Maria
12 Dillon, William F
12 Jacobson, Arthur K.
13 Schwenk, Olive
13 Booth, Hilda
14 McNally, Rebecca Joan
15 Cauley, John L.
15 Stickney, Dorothy Irene
17 Salino, Mary
17 Bates, Arthur Clifton
17 Gable, Catherine
18 Hansen, Ruth Mary
19 Small, Dorothy King
21 Schmidt, Sarah L.
21 Piper, Clifton L.
22 Scannell, John W.
23 Duvernois, Eva
23 Robsham, Louise B.
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DECEMBER
3 West, Mary Esther
4 Griffith, Mary L.
4 Fortune, Ruth
5 Holden, Henry H.
5 Neal, Patricia Harriet
6 Pfeiffer, Margaret B.
7 Benson, Olive
7 Weymouth, Ruth
7 Lonergan, Mary A.
9 Dolan, Mildred L.
12 Kirby, Marion L.
12 Murphy, Jean Carol
15 Belanger, Helen M.
16 Ferris, Florence
17 Baksa, Grace E.
17 Thome, Frederick John
17 Streile, Edward Adolph
19 Fox, Christina Rose
21 Ranaghan, William Allen
25 Ganey, William Francis
25 Kennedy, John Joseph
26 Cook, Jr., Chester Arthur
26 Lewis, Paul Michael
27 Vergnani, Louis A.
28 Olinski, Frances H.
28 Lundquist, Jean Carol
29 Barr, Evelyn Cecilia
29 Bryan, Arthur S.
30 Burke, Evelyn Hinckley
31 Cusolito, Paul P.
31 Gorman, Raymond Eugene
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16 Hubbard, Elena V.
JUNE
5 Taylor, Byron Pineo
OCTOBER
18 Grayson, Sr., Richard
19 Murphy, Helen M.
DECEMBER
3 Cahoon, Norman
18 Peterson, Robert Frederick
1998
JANUARY
17 Burgess, Mary B.
17 Kelley, Mary Ann
22 Mulhern, Eleanor
25 Langley, Suzanne
FEBRUARY
3 Meins, Helen Louise
11 McBride, John Patrick
23 Martin, Evelyn
28 Phinney, Catherine
MARCH
2 Walsh, Basil B.
9 Blackmer, Therma Loraine
9 Anderson, Sigrid Carlson
27 Clark, Edward Royce
28 DiTiberio, Olga
APRIL
10 Almonte, Americo
10 Berry, Helen M.
11 Robey, Marion G.
11 Lloyd, Ellen Wilson
12 Edwards, Avis E.
21 Dacey, Brian Allan
MAY
5
15
17
20
28
Vuilleumier, Harriet Ruth
Thobae, Kathryn M.
Kovacs, Christine Ann
Swirski, Eileen
Strong, Albert Husted
78
71
86
82
JUNE
8 Carlson, Edith E.
23 Hennessey, Helen C.
26 Urquhart, Marion E.
26 Lockwood, Lawrence B.
JULY
18 Rengucci, Angela
22 Wydra, Jane
AUGUST
6 Ezersky, Doreen L.
20 Magill, Joseph Alexander
24 Ford, Ann Marie
SEPTEMBER
26 Sears, Godfrey William
OCTOBER
90 14 Ryckebusch, Margaret
79 14 Peterson, Paul Emil
61 16 Czyoski, Gloria A.
79 30 Kist, Otto
NOVEMBER
96 2 Holden, Norene Edwina
31 13 Schwenk, Olive
92 13 White, Maria
97 17 Gable, Catherine
19 Small, Dorothy King
DECEMBER
79 6 Papadonis, Nicholas J.
87 14 Bornman, Ruth M.
80 24 Isaacson, Lillian Alice
102 26 Hyde, Gracie A.
26 Lewis, Paul Michael
28 Hasapidis, Nicholas George
31 Cusolito, Paul P.
77
90
50
100
92
68
88
25
87
88
94
51
30
87
63
89
58
58
71
89
79
84
94
84
80
96
96
90
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Special Town Meeting Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
February 10, 1998
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth
Barnstable, ss.
Greetings,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said town qualified to vote in elections and
in Town affairs to meet at the Mattacheese Middle School
in said Town of Yarmouth on the tenth day of February
1998 at 7:00 p.m. then and there to act on the following
articles:
Special Town Meeting
MATTACHEESE MIDDLE SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 10, 1998
Special Town Meeting came to order. at 7:13 P.M. in
the Mattacheese Middle School, Higgins Crowell Road,
West Yarmouth, MA on February 10, 1998, with Thomas
N. George, Moderator, presiding.
Prior to the meeting the following Tellers were sworn in:
James Quirk, Jr., Head Teller
Jerome J. Sullivan
William Lionetta
Donald J. Sullivan
Joan Condit
Richard Neitz
The warrant was read by the Moderator:
Quorum count: 250 Plus
ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to appropri-
ate the sum of $100,000 for the purpose of repair and
preservation of the Judah Baker Windmill, improvements
to the parking area, and pay for the necessary permits,
engineering, and architectural design for the project and
to fund such appropriation, transfer from available funds
$50,000 and authorize the Treasurer with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen to borrow $50,000 in anticipa-
tion of reimbursement. Such borrowing shall be subject
to the receipt of a grant from the Massachusetts Histori-
cal Commission.
(Historical Commission)
Acting on Article 1.
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On motion made by Deborah Gray, and duly sec-
onded and recommended by the Finance Committee and
Selectmen, to move Article 1 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 1 carried unanimously.
7:25 P.M.
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the Affordable Housing chapter of the Yarmouth Com-
prehensive Plan under the provisions of Chapter 716,
Section 9, of the Acts of 1989, or take any other action
related thereto.
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 2.
On motion made by Gloria Smith, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning Board and the Selectmen and Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 2 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 2 carried unanimously.
7:42 P.M.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
Chapter 138, section 12B regarding the prohibition of al-
coholic beverages being served in adult entertainment
areas.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 3.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and the Select-
men recommended, to move Article 3 as printed in the
warrant.
ity.
The vote on Article 3 carried by the requisite major -
7:44 P.M.
ARTICLE 4:
Whereas, there is documented experience in nu-
merous other cities, including: Boston, Massachusetts;
Seattle and Tacoma, Washington; Detroit, Michigan; Aus-
tin, Amarillo, Beaumont, Dallas, and Houston, Texas; In-
dianapolis, Indiana; Los Angeles, California; Phoenix,
Arizona; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and; Minneapolis and
St. Paul, Minnesota showing that adult entertainment uses
degrade the quality of life in the areas of a community
where they are located, with impacts including increased
level of crime, blight, depreciation of property values, and
late hours of operation resulting in noise and traffic late
into the night, and;
Whereas, it is the intention of the Town of Yarmouth
in the adoption of this Bylaw to rely upon and reference
the findings of the aforementioned cities in various de-
tailed studies said cities have conducted. Said studies
empirically document the adverse influences and effects
of adult entertainment uses on surrounding properties,
and;
Whereas, The Town of Yarmouth is predominantly
residential in its character and development pattern, be-
ing approximately seventy percent (70%) residential land
use based on the percent of its taxable lands assessed
as residential and, although primarily residential, is com-
posed of a mixture of residential, business, industrial, re-
ligious, school, park, and open space uses, and such ar-
eas are, in all instances located in close proximity to one
another with resultant conflicts in land use, and;
Whereas, the Town of Yarmouth desires to protect
its residential lands from encroachment by commercial
adult uses and to ensure and promote the Town's image
as a safe, pleasant, and attractive place of residence for
families with children, to preserve and promote the peace
and quiet enjoyment of these areas for all persons, and;
Whereas, it is the desire of the Town of Yarmouth
to preserve and protect the safety of children and young
people in the vicinity of school's and public parks where
they may be expected to walk, congregate, and play, and,
furthermore, that children and young people not be sub-
jected to confrontation with the existence of adult enter-
tainment uses in the vicinity of schools and parks, or in
commercial areas where there is significant patronage and
presence of children and young people, and;
Whereas, the commercial areas of the Town of
Yarmouth, particularly along its main commercial thor-
oughfares, reflect greatly on the Town's image in the re-
gion, and it is the desire of the Town of Yarmouth to pro-
mote a positive business community image, retain and
promote safe, attractive business areas, free of crime and
nuisances, and;
Whereas, the Town of Yarmouth, as an aid to miti-
gating the aforementioned impacts of adult uses, desires
to physically separate commercial adult uses from resi-
dential, religious, school, park, and open space, uses, so
that residents not be subjected to confrontation with the
existence of adult entertainment uses in the vicinity of
their residences, schools, parks and playgrounds, and
places of worship, and;
Whereas, adult uses, such as those engaging in
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the sale, rental or displayof sexually explicit materials,
including books, magazines, periodicals, pictures, pho-
tographs, slides, movies, and videos, or other adult uses,
such as adult dance clubs or paraphernalia stores, may
legitimately be controlled by a municipality, either through
concentrating in certain locations, or separating from other
uses which will be inordinately impacted by the sale,
rental, or display of sexually explicit materials, and, fur-
thermore, Section 9A of Chapter 40A of the Massachu-
setts General Laws specifically provides for municipal
regulation of adult uses through Special Permits and stan-
dards related to location and separation of such uses,
and;
Whereas, The Town of Yarmouth does not desire
to suppress any speech activities protected by the First
Amendment, but rather to enact a content neutral Bylaw
concerned with the secondary effects of adult uses on
the surrounding community, especially crime and effects
upon children and family life, and therefore desires rea-
sonable regulation of the location of adult uses in order
to provide for the protection of the image of the commu-
nity, its property values, and to protect the residents of
the community from any adverse effects of such adult
entertainment land uses, while providing to those who
desire to patronize adult entertainment land uses such
an opportunity in areas within the Town which are appro-
priate for location of such land uses, and;
Whereas, it is the intention of the Town of Yarmouth
in the adoption of this Bylaw to rely upon the opinion of
the Supreme Court of the United States in the cases of
City of Renton v. Playtime Theaters. Inc., 475 US 41,
Young_ v. American Mini Theaters, 427 US 50, and FW/
PBS. Inc. v. City of Dallas, 110 US 598, to regulate and
limit the location of adult entertainment uses, to promote
the Town of Yarmouth's great interest in protecting and
preserving the quality of its neighborhoods, commercial
districts, and the quality of life through effective land use
planning, and;
Therefore, the following article is presented to the
voters of the Town of Yarmouth for their consideration
and adoption:
Article 3: In order to regulate adult entertainment
enterprises in Yarmouth, revise the Zoning Bylaw, as fol-
lows:
1. Add the following new definitions to the Section
500, DEFINITIONS:
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES - To in-
clude all Adult Bookstores, Adult Dance Clubs, Adult
Motion Picture Theaters, Adult Paraphernalia Stores, and
Adult Video stores, as defined in this Zoning Bylaw and
in M.G.L., Chapter 40A, Section 9A, as amended.
ADULT BOOKSTORE - An establishment having as
a substantial or significant portion of its stock in trade,
books, magazines, and other matter which are distin-
guished or characterized by their emphasis depicting,
describing, or relating to sexual conduct or sexual ex-
citement as defined in M.G.L., Chapter 272, Section 31,
as amended.
ADULT DANCE CLUB - any commercial establish-
ment which, as a form of entertainment, features:
a. a person or persons who appear in a state of
nudity, or;
b. live performances which are characterized by an
emphasis on the exposure or opaque covering
of human genitals, pubic region, buttock(s), fe-
male breast(s) below a point immediately above
the top of the areola, and human genitals in a
state of sexual arousal, or relating to sexual con-
duct or sexual excitement, as defined in M.G.L.,
Chapter 272, Section 31, as amended, or;
c. Films, motion pictures, video cassettes, Compact
disks, slides, photographic reproductions, or
other visual and/or audio media, regardless of
form or method of presentation, which are char-
acterized by the depiction or description of ana-
tomical areas specified as above, or relating to
any sexual activity, including sexual conduct or
sexual excitement, as defined in M.G.L. Chapter
272, Section 31, as amended.
ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER - An enclosed
building used for presenting material (motion picture films,
video cassettes, cable television, slides, or any other vi-
sual and/or audio media) distinguished by an emphasis
on matter depicting, describing, or relating to sexual con-
duct or sexual excitement as defined in M.G.L., Chapter
272, Section 31, as amended.
ADULT PARAPHERNALIA STORE - an establish-
ment having as a substantial or significant portion of its
stock devices, objects, tools, or toys which are distin-
guished or characterized by their association with sexual
activity, including sexual conduct or sexual excitement,
as defined in M.G.L., Chapter 272, Section 31, as
amended.
ADULT VIDEO STORE - an establishment having as
a substantial or significant portion of its stock, whether
for sale or rent, motion picture film, video cassettes, com-
pact disks, Digital Video Disk (DVD), or other visual and/
or audio media, regardless of form or method of presen-
tation, which are distinguished or characterized by their
emphasis depicting, describing, or relating to sexual con-
duct or sexual excitement as defined in M.G.L., Chapter
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272, Section 31, as amended.
SUBSTANTIAL OR SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF
STOCK - shall include, but not be limited to, fifteen per-
cent (15%) of the subject establishment's inventory stock
or more than fifteen percent (15%) of the subject
premises's retail (public) floor area.
a. adding the following line to section 201.1, Classes
of Districts:
Adult Entertainment District (AED)
b. deleting the first sentence of section 201.2 and
replacing it with the following sentence:
Residential, B1, B2, B3, AED, and MU districts
are defined and bounded as shown on the map
entitled "Zoning Map, Town of Yarmouth," dated
December 26, 1972, as most recently amended.
c. adding a new column to section 202.5, entitled
AED, under which all of the symbols and foot-
notes for permitted uses, prohibited uses, and
uses permitted only under a Special Permit,
would be the same as listed under the column
entitled B3.
3. Add a new Adult Entertainment Enterprise use
code to Section 202.5 Use Category N, AMUSEMENT &
RECREATION SERVICES, as follows:
202.5 Use
Regulation Table Res RS -25 B1 B2 B3 MU APD AED
N12 Adult
Entertainment
Enterprises, no no no no no19 no BA16 BA
pursuant to section
410 of this Bylaw
4. Add a new footnote to section 202.5, as follows:
19. Except BA if within the Adult Entertainment Dis-
trict (AED).
5. Add new Section 410 to the Zoning Bylaw as
follows:
410. ADULT USES
410.1 Authority. Purpose and Intent
410.1.1 This bylaw is enacted pursuant to M.G.L.,
Chapter 40A, Section 9A and pursuant to the Town's au-
thority under Home Rule Amendment to the Massachu-
setts Constitution. It is the purpose and intent of this
bylaw to address and mitigate the secondary effects of
the Adult Entertainment Enterprises and sexually oriented
businesses referenced and defined herein. Such second-
ary effects have been shown to include increased crime,
adverse impacts on public health, adverse impacts on
the business climate of the Town, adverse impacts on
the property values of residential and commercial prop-
erties, and adverse impacts on the quality of life in the
Town, all of which secondary impacts are adverse to the
health, safety and general welfare of the Town of Yarmouth
and its inhabitants.
410.1.2 The provisions of this bylaw have neither
the purpose nor intent of imposing a limitation or restric-
tion on the content of any communicative matter or ma-
terials, including sexually oriented matter or materials.
Similarly, it is not the purpose or intent of this bylaw to
restrict or deny access by adults to Adult Entertainment
Enterprises and to sexually oriented matter or materials
protected by the Constitutions of the United States of
America and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
nor restrict or deny rights that distributors or exhibitors
of such matter or materials may have to sell, rent, distrib-
ute, or exhibit such matter or materials. Neither is it the
purpose or intent of this bylaw to legalize the sale, rental,
distribution, or exhibition of obscene or other illegal mat-
ter or materials.
410.1.3 Nothing in this bylaw is intended to autho-
rize, legalize, or permit the establishment, operation, or
maintenance of any business, building, or use which vio-
lates any Town Bylaw or Statute of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts regarding public nuisances, sexual
conduct, lewdness, or obscene or harmful matter, or the
exhibition or public display thereof.
410.1.4 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or any portion of this bylaw is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.
410.2 Rules and Application Reauirements
410.2.1 No Special Permit shall be granted by the
Board of Appeals for an Adult Entertainment Enterprise
unless the following conditions are satisfied:
a. The Board of Appeals shall be the Special
Permit granting authority. The application requirements
and procedures shall be conducted pursuant to sections
102 and 103 of this Zoning Bylaw.
b. No Special Permit shall be issued to any ap-
plicant, if any applicant, principal(s), or manager(s) have
been convicted of violating the provisions of M.G.L., chap-
ter 119, section 63, or Chapter 272, section 1 through
35A, or equivalent statues in other jurisdictions. Applica-
tion shall include authorization for the Board of Appeals
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to confirm criminal record information through the ap-
propriate authorities.
c. No Special Permit shall be granted pursuant to
this section unless the Board of Appeals shall have made
detailed findings, in addition to the findings required by
section 103 of this bylaw, based upon the required sub-
missions in the following subsections d and e and in sec-
tion 103 of this bylaw that:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for
such use located in the Adult Entertainment Dis-
trict (AED);
2. the use, as developed and carried on, will not
adversely affect the neighboring properties or
people;
3. the use, as developed and carried on, will not
create a nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles
or pedestrians traveling into, out of, or about the
premises, and;
4. the use, as developed, shall provide adequate
and appropriate facilities for its proper opera-
tion, taking into account the public health and
welfare of its patrons and the surrounding envi-
rons of the property.
d. In addition to the submittal requirements outlined
in section 103 of this Bylaw, each applicant for a Special
Permit under this section shall submit:
1. a security plan detailing how the property will be
policed so as to avoid unruly and/or illegal activi-
ties from taking place upon the applicant's prop-
erty and to deter and prevent incidents of van-
dalism, loitering, and other associated activities
upon its property;
2. a plan to protect adjacent or neighboring proper-
ties against noise, glare, unsightliness, or other
objectionable features, and;
3. evidence that the adult entertainment establish-
ment will not generate excessive noise, or other
objectionable characteristics off the premises, so
as to create a disturbance and nuisance to adja-
cent or other neighboring properties.
e. No pictures, publications, videotapes, movies,
covers, or other implements, items, or advertising that
fall within the definition of Adult Entertainment Enterprise
merchandise or are erotic, prurient, or related to sadism,
or sexual exploitation shall be displayed in the windows
of, or on the building of any Adult Entertainment Enter-
prise, or be visible to the public from pedestrian side-
walks or walkways or from other areas, public or semi-
public, outside of such establishment.
f. A Special Permit issued under this section shall
lapse upon any transfer of ownership or legal interest or
change in contractual interest in the subject premises or
property. The Special Permit may be renewed thereafter
only in accordance with the procedures outlined in sec-
tion 410.2.
g. Special Permits issued hereunder shall lapse un-
less substantial use thereof is made within six (6) months
of being granted, exclusive of the time, if any, consumed
during any appeals pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 40A, sect. 17,
except for good cause shown. Any application for an
extension of this period shall be filed prior to the lapse of
the Special Permit.
h. As provided in M.G.L., chapter 40A, section 9A,
any pre-existing Adult Entertainment Enterpriseshall,
within 90 days of the final approval of this bylaw, or any
subsequent amendment hereof, apply for and secure any
Special Permits which would be required hereunder. Any
such Adult Entertainment Enterprise which does not se-
cure such permits shall be considered to be in violation
of this bylaw.
i. All other applicable provisions of the Yarmouth
Zoning Bylaw shall also apply.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Due to a conflict with Article 4, Thomas George
turned the moderator's seat over to David Reid.
Acting on Article 4.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 4 as printed in the warrant
with the following adjustment: In the first line after the
preamble which currently reads "Article 3: In order to regu-
late adult entertainment enterprises in Yarmouth." Change
to read "Article 4: In order to regulate adult entertainment."
And to further amend Article 4 add the following written
description to part 2 of the Article:
d. Rezoning to the adult entertainment district that
land identified on the Town's 1998 Assessor's Maps as
Map 63, Lots H7, H8, H9A, H10, H11, H12, J14, & V3 and
as Map 72, Lot V4.
The Planning Board was asked for their recommen-
dation and the board recommended this by law.
The vote on Article 4 carried by the requisite majority.
Yes 271 No 79
9:29 P.M.
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Article 4: In order to regulate adult entertainment
enterprises in Yarmouth, revise the Zoning Bylaw, as fol-
lows:
1. Add the following new definitions to the Section
500, DEFINITIONS:
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES - To in-
clude all Adult Bookstores, Adult Dance Clubs, Adult
Motion Picture Theaters, Adult Paraphernalia Stores, and
Adult Video stores, as defined in this Zoning Bylaw and
in M.G.L., Chapter 40A, Section 9A, as amended.
ADULT BOOKSTORE - An establishment having as
a substantial or significant portion of its stock in trade,
books, magazines, and other matter which are distin-
guished or characterized by their emphasis depicting,
describing, or relating to sexual conduct or sexual ex-
citement as defined in M.G.L., Chapter 272, Section 31,
as amended.
ADULT DANCE CLUB - any commercial establish-
ment which, as a form of entertainment, features:
a. a person or persons who appear in a state of
nudity, or;
b. live performances which are characterized by an
emphasis on the exposure or opaque covering
of human genitals, pubic region, buttock(s), fe-
male breast(s) below a point immediately above
the top of the areola, and human genitals in a
state of sexual arousal, or relating to sexual con-
duct or sexual excitement, as defined in M.G.L.,
Chapter 272, Section 31, as amended, or;
c. Films, motion pictures, video cassettes, Compact
disks, slides, photographic reproductions, or
other visual and/or audio media, regardless of
form or method of presentation, which are char-
acterized by the depiction or description of ana-
tomical areas specified as above, or relating to
any sexual activity, including sexual conduct or
sexual excitement, as defined in M.G.L. Chapter
272, Section 31, as amended.
ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER - An enclosed
building used for presenting material (motion picture films,
video cassettes, cable television, slides, or any other vi-
sual and/or audio media) distinguished by an emphasis
on matter depicting, describing, or relating to sexual con-
duct or sexual excitement as defined in M.G.L., Chapter
272, Section 31, as amended.
ADULT PARAPHERNALIA STORE - an establish-
ment having as a substantial or significant portion of its
stock devices, objects, tools, or toys which are distin-
guished or characterized by their association with sexual
activity, including sexual conduct or sexual excitement,
as defined in M.G.L., Chapter 272, Section 31, as
amended.
ADULT VIDEO STORE - an establishment having as
a substantial or significant portion of its stock, whether
for sale or rent, motion picture film, video cassettes, com-
pact disks, Digital Video Disk (DVD), or other visual and/
or audio media, regardless of form or method of presen-
tation, which are distinguished or characterized by their
emphasis depicting, describing, or relating to sexual con-
duct or sexual excitement as defined in M.G.L., Chapter
272, Section 31, as amended.
SUBSTANTIAL OR SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF
STOCK - shall include, but not be limited to, fifteen per-
cent (15%) of the subject establishment's inventory stock
or more than fifteen percent (15%) of the subject
premises's retail (public) floor area.
2. Create a new Adult Entertainment District by:
a. adding the following line to section 201.1, Classes
of Districts:
Adult Entertainment District (AED)
b. deleting the first sentence of section 201.2 and
replacing it with the following sentence:
Residential, B1, B2, B3, AED, and MU districts are
defined and bounded as shown on the map entitled "Zon-
ing Map, Town of Yarmouth," dated December 26, 1972,
as most recently amended.
c. adding a new column to section 202.5, entitled
AED, under which all of the symbols and footnotes for
permitted uses, prohibited uses, and uses permitted only
under a Special Permit, would be the same as listed un-
der the column entitled B3.
d Rezoning to the Adult Entertainment District
that land identified on the Town's 1998 Assessor's Maps
as Map 63, Lots H7, H8, H9A, H10, H11, H12, J14 & V3
and as Map 72, Lot V4.
3. Add a new Adult Entertainment Enterprise use
code to Section 202.5 Use Category N, AMUSEMENT &
RECREATION SERVICES, as follows:
202.5 Use
Regulation Table Res RS -25 B1 B2 B3 MU APD AED
N12 Adult
Entertainment
Enterprises, no no no no no19 no BA16 BA
pursuant to section
410 of this Bylaw
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4. Add a new footnote to section 202.5, as follows:
19. Except BA if within the Adult Entertainment Dis-
trict (AED).
5. Add new Section 410 to the Zoning Bylaw as
follows:
410. ADULT USES
410.1 Authority. Purpose and Intent
410.1.1 This bylaw is enacted pursuant to M.G.L.,
Chapter 40A, Section 9A and pursuant to the Town's au-
thority under Home Rule Amendment to the Massachu-
setts Constitution. It is the purpose and intent of this by-
law to address and mitigate the secondary effects of the
Adult Entertainment Enterprises and sexually oriented
businesses referenced and defined herein. Such sec-
ondary effects have been shown to include increased
crime, adverse impacts on public health, adverse impacts
on the business climate of the Town, adverse impacts on
the property values of residential and commercial prop-
erties, and adverse impacts on the quality of life in the
Town, all of which secondary impacts are adverse to the
health, safety and general welfare of the Town of Yarmouth
and its inhabitants.
410.1.2 The provisions of this bylaw have neither
the purpose nor intent of imposing a limitation or restric-
tion on the content of any communicative matter or ma-
terials, including sexually oriented matter or materials.
Similarly, it is not the purpose or intent of this bylaw to
restrict or deny access by adults to Adult Entertainment
Enterprises and to sexually oriented matter or materials
protected by the Constitutions of the United States of
America and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
nor restrict or deny rights that distributors or exhibitors
of such matter or materials may have to sell, rent, distrib-
ute, or exhibit such matter or materials. Neither is it the
purpose or intent of this bylaw to legalize the sale, rental,
distribution, or exhibition of obscene or other illegal mat-
ter or materials.
410.1.3 Nothing in this bylaw is intended to autho-
rize, legalize, or permit the establishment, operation, or
maintenance of any business, building, or use which vio-
lates any Town Bylaw or Statute of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts regarding public nuisances, sexual
conduct, lewdness, or obscene or harmful matter, or the
exhibition or public display thereof.
410.1.4 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or any portion of this bylaw is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.
410.2 Rules and Application Reauirements
410.2.1 No Special Permit shall be granted by the
Board of Appeals for an Adult Entertainment Enterprise
unless the following conditions are satisfied:
a. The Board of Appeals shall be the Special Per-
mit granting authority. The application requirements and
procedures shall be conducted pursuant to sections 102
and 103 of this Zoning Bylaw.
b. No Special Permit shall be issued to any appli-
cant, if any applicant, principal(s), or manager(s) have been
convicted of violating the provisions of M.G.L., chapter
119, section 63, or Chapter 272, section 1 through 35A,
or equivalent statues in other jurisdictions. Application
shall include authorization for the Board of Appeals to
confirm criminal record information through the appro-
priate authorities.
c. No Special Permit shall be granted pursuant to
this section unless the Board of Appeals shall have made
detailed findings, in addition to the findings required by
section 103 of this bylaw, based upon the required sub-
missions in the following subsections d and e and in sec-
tion 103 of this bylaw that:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for
such use located in the Adult Entertainment Dis-
trict (AED);
2. the use, as developed and carried on, will not
adversely affect the neighboring properties or
people;
3. the use, as developed and carried on, will not
create a nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles
or pedestrians traveling into, ouf of, or about the
premises, and;
4. the use, as developed, shall provide adequate
and appropriate facilities for its proper operation,
taking into account the public health and welfare
of its patrons and the surrounding environs of the
property.
d. In addition to the submittal requirements outlined
in section 103 of this Bylaw, each applicant for a Special
Permit under this section shall submit:
1. a security plan detailing how the property will be
policed so as to avoid unruly and/or illegal activi-
ties from taking place upon the applicant's prop-
erty and to deter and prevent incidents of van-
dalism, loitering, and other associated activities
upon its property;
2. a plan to protect adjacent or neighboring proper-
ties against noise, glare, unsightliness, or other
objectionable features, and;
3. evidence that the adult entertainment establish -
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ment will not generate excessive noise, or other objec-
tionable characteristics off the premises, so as to create
a disturbance and nuisance to adjacent or other neigh-
boring properties.
e. No pictures, publications, videotapes, movies,
covers, or other implements, items, or advertising that
fall within the definition of Adult Entertainment Enterprise
merchandise or are erotic, prurient, or related to sadism,
or sexual exploitation shall be displayed in the windows
of, or on the building of any Adult Entertainment Enter-
prise, or be visible to the public from pedestrian side-
walks or walkways or from other areas, public or semi-
public, outside of such establishment.
f. A Special Permit issued under this section shall
lapse upon any transfer of ownership or legal interest or
change in contractual interest in the subject premises or
property. The Special Permit may be renewed thereafter
only in accordance with the procedures outlined in sec-
tion 410.2.
g. Special Permits issued hereunder shall lapse un-
less substantial use thereof is made within six (6) months
of being granted, exclusive of the time, if any, consumed
during any appeals pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 40A, sect. 17,
except for good cause shown. Any application for an
extension of this period shall be filed prior to the lapse of
the Special Permit.
h. As provided in M.G.L., chapter 40A, section 9A,
any pre-existing Adult Entertainment Enterprise shall,
within 90 days of the final approval of this bylaw, or any
subsequent amendment hereof, apply for and secure any
Special Permits which would be required hereunder. Any
such Adult Entertainment Enterprise which does not se-
cure such permits shall be considered to be in violation
of this bylaw.
i. All other applicable provisions of the Yarmouth
Zoning Bylaw shall also apply.
ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw concerning Communication Antennas,
buildings, and towers by making the following changes
to the Zoning Bylaw:
1. Add the following new definitions to the Zoning
Bylaw's Section 500 Definitions:
ABOVE GROUND LEVEL (AGL) - A measurement
of height from the natural grade of a site to the highest
point of a structure.
ANTENNA - The surface from which wireless radio
signals are sent and received by a personal wireless ser-
vice facility.
CAMOUFLAGED - A personal wireless service fa-
cility that is disguised, hidden, part of an existing or pro-
posed structure or placed within an existing or proposed
structure is considered "camouflaged."
CARRIER - A company that provides wireless ser-
vices.
CO -LOCATION - The use of a single mount on the
ground by more than one carrier (vertical co -location) and/
or several mounts on an existing building or structure by
more than one carrier.
CROSS -POLARIZED (OR DUAL -POLARIZED) AN-
TENNA - A low mount that has three panels flush mounted
or attached very close to the shaft.
ELEVATION - The measurement of height above
sea level.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) - An EA is
the document required by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) when a personal wireless service facility is
placed in certain designated areas.
EQUIPMENT SHELTER - An enclosed structure,
cabinet, shed or box at the base of the mount within which
are housed batteries and electrical equipment.
FALL ZONE - The area on the ground within a pre-
scribed radius from the base of a personal wireless ser-
vice facility. The fall zone is the area within which there is
a potential hazard from falling debris (such as ice) or col-
lapsing material.
FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT SERVICES - Cellu-
lar, Personal Communication Services (PCS), Enhanced
Specialized Mobile Radio, Specialized Mobile Radio and
Paging.
GUYED TOWER - A monopole or lattice tower that
is tied to the ground or other surface by diagonal cables.
LATTICE TOWER - A type of mount that is self-sup-
porting with multiple legs and cross -bracing of structural
steel.
LICENSED CARRIER - A company authorized by
the FCC to construct and operate a commercial mobile
radio services system.
MONOPOLE - The type of mount that is self-sup-
porting with a single shaft of wood, steel or concrete and
a platform (or racks) for panel antennas arrayed at the
top.
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MOUNT - The structure or surface upon which an-
tennas are mounted, including the following four types of
mounts:
1. Roof -mounted. Mounted on the roof of a build-
ing.
2. Side -mounted. Mounted on the side of a build-
ing.
3. Ground -mounted. Mounted on the ground.
4. Structure -mounted. Mounted on a structure other
than a building.
OMNIDIRECTIONAL (WHIP) ANTENNA - A thin rod
that beams and receives a signal in all directions.
PANEL ANTENNA - A flat surface antenna usually
developed in multiples.
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY - Facil-
ity for the provision of personal wireless services, as de-
fined by the Telecommunications Act.
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICES - The three types
of services regulated by this Bylaw.
RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) ENGINEER - An engineer
specializing in electrical or microwave engineering, es-
pecially the study of radio frequencies.
RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION (RFR) - The emis-
sions from personal wireless service facilities.
SECURITY BARRIER - A locked, impenetrable wall,
fence or berm that completely seals an area from unau-
thorized entry or trespass.
SEPARATION - The distance between one carrier's
array of antennas and another carrier's array.
2. Replace Bylaw sections 408 and 409 in their
entirety with the following new sections:
408. COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS, BUILDINGS,
AND TOWERS
408.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Bylaw is to
establish guidelines for the siting of communication an-
tennas, communication buildings, and communication
towers in the Town of Yarmouth.
408.2 Goals. The goals of this Bylaw are to:
1. minimize adverse visual and environmental ef-
fects and impact of communication antennas, communi-
cation buildings,. and communication towers on the vis-
tas of the community through careful design, siting, and
vegetative screening;
2. manage the placement of communication an-
tennas, communication buildings, and communication
towers so as to minimize the total number throughout
the community, and;
3. avoid potential damage to adjacent properties
from the failure of communication antennas and commu-
nication towers by careful engineering and siting.
408.3 Non -Applicability. This section is not intended
to be applicable to accessories to a residential or busi-
ness use, such as satellite dishes under two feet in diam-
eter for television reception, television antennas, or an-
tennas under 75 feet in height used by federally licensed
amateur radio operators.
408.3.1 Reconstruction or Replacement of Exist-
ing Towers and Monopoles
Guyed towers, lattice towers, utility towers and
monopoles in existence at the time of adoption of this
Bylaw may be reconstructed, altered, extended or re-
placed on the same site by Special Permit, provided that
the Planning Board finds that such reconstruction, alter-
ation, extension or replacement will not be substantially
more detrimental to the neighborhood and/or the Town
than the existing structure. In making such a determina-
tion, the Planning Board shall consider whether the pro-
posed reconstruction, alteration, extension or replace-
ment will create public benefits such as opportunities for
co -location, improvements in public safety, and/or reduc-
tion in visual and environmental impacts. No reconstruc-
tion, alteration, extension or replacement shall exceed
the height of the existing facility by more than twenty (20)
feet.
408.4 Special Permit. No communication antennas,
communication buildings, or communications towers shall
be erected, constructed, installed, modified, rebuilt, re-
placed, altered, or enlarged without first obtaining a Spe-
cial Permit from the Planning Board.
408.4.1 A personal wireless service facility may lo-
cate on any existing guyed tower, lattice tower, mono-
pole, electric utility transmission tower, fire tower or wa-
ter tower, provided that the installation of the new facility
does not increase the height of the existing structure ex-
cept as provided in Section 03.3.5 below. Such installa-
tions shall not require a Special Permit but shall require
site plan approval by the town.
408.4.2 A personal wireless service facility involv-
ing construction of one or more ground or building (roof
or side) mounts shall require a Special Permit. Such fa-
cilities may locate by Special Permit in all:zoning districts
within the Town, provided that the proposed use com-
plies with the height and setback requirements of Sec -
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tion 203 and all of the Special Permit Regulations set forth
in Section 103 of this Bylaw.
408.4.3 If feasible, personal wireless service facili-
ties shall be located on existing structures, including but
not limited to buildings, water towers, existing telecom-
munications facilities, utility poles and towers, and re-
lated facilities, provided that such installation preserves
the character and integrity of those structures. In par-
ticular, applicants are urged to consider use of existing
telephone and electric utility structures as sites for one
or more personal wireless service facilities. The applicant
shall have the burden of proving that there are no fea-
sible existing structures upon which to locate.
408.4.4 Visual Impact. Photographic simulations
from a distance of one hundred, one thousand, and five
thousand feet and from four different locations of approxi-
mately ninety degrees apart of the proposed erected,
constructed, installed, modified, rebuilt, replaced, altered,
or enlarged communication antennas or communication
towers will be submitted with the application for special
permit.
408.5 Siting. No communication antenna, com-
munication building, or communication tower shall be
sited in the Town of Yarmouth except as noted in this
bylaw.
408.5.1 Allowed Areas. The siting of communica-
tion antennas, communication buildings, or communica-
tion towers shall only be allowed on sites shown on a
map entitled "Town of Yarmouth Inventory of Existing
Antenna Sites and Possible Antenna Sites," as currently
amended. This map may be amended by Town Meeting
action.
408.5.1.1 Historic District. The siting of communi-
cation antennas, communication buildings, or communi-
cation towers on sites shown on a map entitled "Town of
Yarmouth Inventory of Existing Antenna Sites and Pos-
sible Antenna Sites," as currently amended which are lo-
cated in the Old King's Highway Regional Historic Dis-
trict or in the South Yarmouth Historic District require the
additional approval of the appropriate authority.
408.5.2 Prohibited Areas. Except as noted in sec-
tion 408.5.1, no communication antenna, communication
building, or communication tower in the Town of Yarmouth
shall be located in the Old King's Highway Regional His-
toric District or in the South Yarmouth Historic District.
408.5.2.1 Historic Buildings and Districts
a. Any personal wireless service facilities located
on or within an historic structure shall not alter the char-
acter -defining features; distinctive construction methods,
or original historic materials of the building.
b. Any alteration made to an historic structure to
accommodate a personal wireless service facility shall
be fully reversible.
c. Personal wireless service facilities within an his-
toric district shall be concealed within or behind existing
architectural features, or shall be located so that they are
not visible from public roads and viewing areas within
the district.
408.5.2.2 Scenic Landscapes and Vistas
a. Personal wireless service facilities shall not be
located within open areas that are visible from public
roads, recreational areas or residential development. As
required in the Camouflage section above, all ground -
mounted personal wireless service facilities which are not
camouflaged by existing buildings or structures shall be
surrounded by a buffer of dense tree growth.
b. Any personal wireless service facility that is lo-
cated within 300 feet of a scenic vista, scenic landscape
or scenic road as designated by the town shall not ex-
ceed the height of vegetation at the proposed location. If
the facility is located farther than 300 feet from the sce-
nic vista, scenic landscape or scenic road, the height regu-
lations described elsewhere in this bylaw will apply.
408.6 Leases. No Special Permit granted under
this section shall be effective for town -owned property
used for the construction of communication buildings or
communication towers and/or for the location of com-
munication antennas until a lease setting forth the par-
ticular terms, conditions, and provisions have been ex-
ecuted by the applicant and the Town of Yarmouth.
408.7 Design.
408.7.1 General. All communication antennas,
communication buildings, and communication towers
shall be designed and sited so as to have the least ad-
verse visual effect on the environment. Only self-support-
ing monopole type communication towers are permis-
sible. Lattice towers, or the use of the use of ground an-
chors and/or guy wires, are prohibited.
All communication towers and antennas must meet
or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA,
the FCC, and any other agency of the federal, state, and
county government with the authority to regulate towers
and antennas. If such standards and regulations are
changed, then the owners of the towers and /or anten-
nas governed by this ordinance shall bring such towers
and/or antennas into compliance with such revised stan-
dard and regulations within six (6) months of the effective
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date of such standards and regulations unless a more
stringent compliance schedule is mandated by the con-
trolling federal agency. Failure to bring towers and/or an-
tennas into compliance with such revised standards and
regulations shall constitute grounds for the removal of
the tower or antenna at the owner's expense.
408.7.2 Dimensional Requirements. Personal wire-
less service facilities shall comply with the following re-
quirements:
408.7.2.1 Height, General. Regardless of the type
of mount, personal wireless service facilities shall be no
higher than ten feet above the average height of build-
ings within 300 feet of the proposed facility. In addition,
the height of a personal wireless service facility shall not
exceed by more than ten feet the height limits of the zon-
ing district in which the facility is proposed to be located,
unless the facility is completely camouflaged such as
within a flagpole, steeple, chimney, or similar structure.
Personal wireless service facilities may locate on a build-
ing that is legally non -conforming with respect to height,
provided that the facilities do not project above the exist-
ing building height.
408.7.2.2 Height, Ground -Mounted Facilities.
Ground -mounted personal wireless service facilities shall
not project higher than ten feet above the average build-
ing height or, if there are no buildings within 300 feet,
these facilities shall not project higher than ten feet above
the average tree canopy height, measured from ground
level (AGL). If there are no buildings within 300 feet of the
proposed site of the facility, all ground -mounted personal
wireless service facilities shall be surrounded by dense
tree growth to screen views of the facility in all directions.
These trees may be existing on the subject property or
planted on site.
408.7.2.3 Height, Side- and Roof -Mounted Facili-
ties. Side- and roof -mounted personal wireless service
facilities shall not project more than ten feet above the
height of an existing building nor project more than ten
feet above the height limit of the zoning district within
which the facility is located. Personal wireless service
facilities may locate on a building that is legally non -con-
forming with respect to height, provided that the facilities
do not project above the existing building height.
408.7.2.4 Height, Existing Structures. New anten-
nas located on any of the following structures existing on
the effective date of this bylaw shall be exempt from the
height restrictions of this bylaw provided that there is no
increase in height of the existing structure as a result of
the installation of a personal wireless service facility:
Water towers, guyed towers, lattice towers, fire towers
and monopoles:
408.7.2.5 Height, Existing Structures, (Utility). New
antennas located on any .of the following existing struc-
tures shall be exempt from the height restrictions of this
bylaw provided that there is no more than a twenty foot
(20') increase in the height of the existing structure as a
result of the installation of a personal wireless service fa-
cility: electric transmission and distribution towers, tele-
phone poles and similar existing utility structures. This
exemption shall not apply in Historic Districts, within 150
feet of the right-of-way of any scenic roadway, or in des-
ignated scenic view sheds.
408.7.2.6 Height, Wireless Facility Overlay Districts.
Where the town establishes Wireless Facility Overlay Dis-
tricts (as designated on the town zoning map), personal
wireless service facilities of up to 150 feet in height may
be permitted by Special Permit. Monopoles are the only
type of mount for such taller structures. Such structures
shall comply with all setback and Special Permit Regula-
tions set forth in this Bylaw.
408.7.3 Co -location
408.7.3.1 Licensed carriers shall share personal
wireless service facilities and sites where feasible and
appropriate, thereby reducing the number of personal
wireless service facilities that are stand-alone facilities.
All applicants for a Special Permit for a personal wireless
service facility shall demonstrate a good faith effort to
co -locate with other carriers. Such good faith effort in-
cludes:
1) A survey of all existing structures that may be
feasible sites for co- locating personal wireless
service facilities;
2) Contact with all the other licensed carriers for
commercial mobile radio services operating in the
County; and
3) Sharing information necessary to determine if co -
location is feasible under the design configura-
tion most accommodating to co -location.
408.7.3.2 In the event that co -location is found to
be not feasible, a written statement of the reasons for the
infeasibility shall be submitted to the Town. The Town may
retain a technical expert in the field of RF engineering to
verify if co -location at the site is not feasible or is feasible
given the design configuration most accommodating to
co -location. The cost for such a technical expert will be
at the expense of the applicant. The Town may deny a
Special Permit to an applicant that has not demonstrated
a good faith effort to provide for co -location.
408.7.3.3 If the applicant does intend to co -locate
or to permit co -location, the Town shall request drawings
and studies which show the ultimate appearance and opera-
tion of the personal wireless service facility at full build -out.
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408.7.4 Building Setbacks. Communication build-
ings must meet the setback requirements of section 203.5
Table of Dimensional Requirements for the applicable
zoning district. Parking areas and driveways must meet
all of the criteria of section 301 Parking and Loading.
408.7.5 Fall Zones. Communications towers,
whether free-standing or part of another structure or build-
ing, must be set back from all property lines by at least
the total height of the tower structure and its appurte-
nances.
408.7.6 New communications towers. New com-
munications towers will not be allowed unless the propo-
nent proves, to the satisfaction of the Town, that co -lo-
cation of antennas on existing towers and structures is
not feasible for technical or site-specific reasons. Com-
munication towers must be designed with sufficient height
so as to accommodate a minimum of two additional us-
ers/service providers.
408.7.6.1 If feasible, personal wireless service fa-
cilities shall be located on existing structures, including
but not limited to buildings, water towers, existing tele-
communications facilities, utility poles and towers, and
related facilities, provided that such installation preserves
the character and integrity of those structures. In par-
ticular, applicants are urged to consider use of existing
telephone and electric utility structures as sites for one
or more personal wireless service facilities. The applicant
shall have the burden of proving that there are no fea-
sible existing structures upon which to locate.
408.8 Aesthetics.
408.8.1 Landscaping. Existing mature tree growth
and natural land forms on sites shall be preserved to the
maximum extent possible. Screening for sites buffers and
parking lots must meet the criteria outlined in section 301
Parking and Loading. In addition, the base of communi-
cation 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 communi-
cations towers would not be an issue, these requirements
may be reduced or waived by the Building Inspector upon
unanimous vote by the Site Plan Review Team. Require a
landscape plan.
408.8.1.1 Camouflage by Existing Buildings or
Structures:
- a. When a personal wireless service facility extends
above the roof height of a building on which it is mounted,
every effort shall be made to conceal the facility within or
behind existing architectural features to limit its visibility
from public ways. Facilities mounted on a roof shall be
stepped back from the front facade in order to limit their
impact on the building's silhouette.
b. Personal wireless service facilities which are side
mounted shall blend with the existing building's architec-
ture and, if over 5 square feet, shall be painted or shielded
with material which is consistent will' the design features
and materials of the building.
408.8.1.2 Camouflage by Vegetation:
If personal wireless service facilities are not cam-
ouflaged from public viewing areas by existing buildings
or structures, they shall be surrounded by buffers of dense
tree growth and understory vegetation in all directions to
create an effective year-round visual buffer. Ground -
mounted personal wireless service facilities shall provide
a vegetated buffer of sufficient height and depth to effec-
tively screen the facility. Trees and vegetation may be
existing on the subject property or installed as part of the
proposed facility or a combination of both. The SPGA
shall determine the types of trees and plant materials and
depth of the needed buffer based on site conditions.
408.8.2 Lighting and Signage
a. Personal wireless service facilities shall be lighted
only if required by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA). Lighting of equipment structures and any other
facilities on site shall be shielded from abutting proper-
ties. There shall be total cutoff of all light at the property
lines of the parcel to be developed, and footcandle mea-
surements at the property line shall be 0.0 initial foot
candles when measured at grade.
b. Signs shall be limited to those needed to identify
the property and the owner and warn of any danger. All
signs shall comply with the requirements of the Town's
sign regulations.
c. All ground mounted personal wireless service
facilities shall be surrounded by a security barrier.
408.8.3 Color. Communications towers and an-
tennas shall maintain a gray galvanized finish, unless oth-
erwise required by the Planning Board. Communication
towers and/or antennas installed on an existing building
or structure shall be screened, constructed, and/or col-
ored to match the building or structure to which they are
attached or the background against which they are most
commonly seen. Microwave antennas exceeding 12
inches in diameter on a roof or building -mounted facility
shall not exceed the height of the structure to which they
are attached, unless fully enclosed. If enclosed, the shel-
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ter must blend with the surrounding building(s) in archi-
tectural color and character.
408.8.3.1 Color: Personal wireless service facili-
ties
a. Personal wireless service facilities which are side -
mounted on buildings shall be painted or constructed of
materials to match the color of the building material di-
rectly behind them.
b. To the extent that any personal wireless service
facilities extend above the height of the vegetation im-
mediately surrounding it, they shall be painted in a light
grey or light blue hue which blends with sky and clouds.
408.8.3.1 Equipment Shelters
Equipment shelters for personal wireless service
facilities shall be designed consistent with one of the fol-
lowing design standards:
a. Equipment shelters shall be located in under-
ground vaults; or
b. Equipment shelters shall be designed consis-
tent with traditional Cape Cod architectural styles and
materials, with a roof pitch of at least 10/12 and wood
clapboard or shingle siding; or
c. Equipment shelters shall be camouflaged be-
hind an effective year-round landscape buffer, equal to
the height of the proposed building, and/or wooden fence.
The Planning Board shall determine the style of fencing
and/or landscape buffer that is compatible with the neigh-
borhood.
408.9 As -Built Plans. Within 60 days of comple-
tion of the initial construction and/or any additional con-
struction, the owner or franchisee of any communications
building or tower shall furnish 2 complete sets of plans,
drawn to scale and stamped by a Registered Professional
Land Surveyor, depicting the location of all communica-
tions facilities and attendant equipment shelters
408.10 Environmental Standards
408.10.1 Personal wireless- service facilities shall
not be located in wetlands. Locating of wireless facilities
in wetland buffer areas shall be avoided whenever pos-
sible and disturbance to wetland buffer areas shall be
minimized.
408.10.2 No hazardous waste shall be discharged
on the site of any personal wireless service facility. If any
hazardous materials are to be used on site, there shall be
provisions for•full containment of such materials. An en-
closed containment area shall be provided with a sealed
floor, designed to contain at least 110% of the volume of
the hazardous materials stored or used on the site.
408.10.3 Stormwater run-off shall be contained on-
site.
408.10.4 Ground -mounted equipment for personal
wireless service facilities shall not generate noise in ex-
cess of 50 db at the property line.
408.10.5 Roof -mounted or side -mounted equip-
ment for personal wireless service facilities shall not gen-
erate noise in excess of 50 db at ground level at the base
of the building closest to the antenna.
408.11 Safety Standards
408.11.1 Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) Stan-
dards
All equipment proposed for a personal wireless ser-
vice facility shall be authorized per the FCC Guidelines
for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-fre-
quency Radiation (FCC Guidelines).
408.12 Inspection. At least every 24 months, all
communication towers shall be inspected by an expert
who is regularly involved in the maintenance, inspection,
and/or erection of communication towers. At a minimum,
this inspection shall be conducted in accordance with
the tower inspection check list provided in the Electron-
ics Industries Association (EIA) Standard 222, "Structural
Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Sup-
port Structures " and the State Building Code. A copy of
each such inspection record shall be provided to the
Building Inspector.
If, upon inspection, the communication tower fails
to comply with such codes and standards, and consti-
tutes a danger to persons or property, then upon notice
being provided to the owner of the communication tower,
the owner shall have thirty (30) days to bring such tower
into compliance with such standards. Failure to comply
may result in an order to remove such tower at the owner's
expense.
408.13 Removal. Any communication antenna,
building, or tower that is no longer in use for its original
communications purpose shall be removed at the owner's
expense. The owner shall provide the Town with a copy
of the notice to the FCC of intent to cease operations
and shall be given 90 days from the date of ceasing op-
erations to remove the obsolete communication antenna,
building, or tower. In the case of multiple operators shar-
ing use of a single communication tower, this provision
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shall not become effective until all users cease opera-
tions.
408.13.1 Abandonment or Discontinuation of Use
408.13.1.1 At such time that a licensed carrier plans
to abandon or discontinue operation of a personal wire-
less service facility, such carrier will notify the Town by
certified U.S. mail of the proposed date of abandonment
or discontinuation of operations. Such notice shall be
given no less than 30 days prior to abandonment or dis-
continuation of operations. In the event that a licensed
carrier fails to give such notice, the personal wireless ser-
vice facility shall be considered abandoned upon such
discontinuation of operations.
408.13.1.2 Upon abandonment or discontinuation
of use, the carrier shall physically remove the personal
wireless service facility within 90 days from the date of
abandonment or discontinuation of use. "Physically re-
move" shall include, but not be limited to:
a) Removal of antennas, mount, equipment shel-
ters and security barriers from the subject property.
b) Proper disposal of the waste materials from the
site in accordance with local and state solid waste dis-
posal regulations.
c) Restoring the location of the personal wireless
service facility to its natural condition, except that any
landscaping and grading shall remain in the after -condi-
tion.
408.13.1.3 If a carrier fails to remove a personal
wireless service facility in accordance with this section of
this Bylaw, the town shall have the authority to enter the
subject property and physically remove the facility. The
Planning Board may require the applicant to post a bond
at the time of construction to cover costs for the removal
of the personal wireless service facility in the event the
Town must remove the facility.
408.14 Accessory Eauioment Storage. Mobile or
immobile equipment not used in direct support of a com-
munication tower shall not be parked on the site of a
Communication Tower, unless repairs are being made.
408.15 ANTENNAS IN OTHER THAN PERMITTED
ZONES
408.15.1 Antennas in other than permitted zones.
The Planing Board may issue a special permit to a per-
sonal communications service provider for the siting of
cellular communications antennas in other than permit-
ted zones under the following conditions: .
a. The cellular service to be provided is for the use
of the entire Town of Yarmouth and all residents
may utilize the service.
b. The cellular service provider demonstrates that
there is not an alternative technical solution to
the siting.
c. The cellular service provider has maximized the
utilization of existing and permitted sites.
408.16 A personal wireless service facility may lo-
cate on any existing guyed tower, lattice tower, mono-
pole, electric utility transmission tower or water tower,
provided that the installation of the new facility does not
increase the height of the existing structure except as
provided in Section 03.3.5 below. Such installations shall
not require a Special Permit but shall require site plan
approval by the town.
408.16.1 Personal Communications Services (PCS).
PCS's are not essential services and are thus not entitled
to preferential treatment under this by law.
409 Application Procedures
409.1 Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA).
The Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for personal
wireless service facilities shall be the Planning Board.
409.1.1 Pre -Application Conference
Prior to the submission of an application for a Spe-
cial Permit under this regulation, the applicant is strongly
encouraged to meet with the SPGA at a public meeting
to discuss the proposed personal wireless service facility
in general terms and to clarify the filing requirements. The
SPGA shall meet with an applicant under this regulation
within twenty-one (21) days following a written request
submitted to the SPGA and the Town Clerk. If the SPGA
fails to meet with an applicant who has requested such a
meeting within twenty-one (21) days of said request and
said meeting has not been postponed due to mutual
agreement, the applicant may proceed with a Special
Permit application under this regulation without need for
a pre -application conference.
409.1.2 Pre -Application Filing Requirements
The purpose of the conference is to inform the SPGA
as to the preliminary nature of the proposed personal
wireless service facility. As such, no formal filings are re-
quired for the pre -application conference. However, the
applicant is encouraged to prepare sufficient preliminary
architectural and/or engineering drawings to inform the
SPGA of the location of the proposed facility, as well as
its scale and overall design.
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409.2 Application Filing Requirements
The following shall be included with an application
for a Special Permit for all personal wireless service fa-
cilities:
409.2.1 General Filing Requirements
a) Name, address and telephone number of appli-
cant and any co -applicants as well as any agents for the
applicant or co -applicants.
b) Co -applicants may include the landowner of the
subject property, licensed carriers and tenants for the
personal wireless service facility.
c) A licensed carrier shall either be an applicant or a
co -applicant.
d) Original signatures for the applicant and all co -
applicants applying for the Special Permit. If the appli-
cant or co -applicant will be represented by an agent, origi-
nal signature authorizing the agent to represent the ap-
plicant and/or co -applicant. Photo reproductions of sig-
natures will not be accepted.
409.2.2 Location Filing Requirements
a) Identify the subject property by including the Town
as well as the name of the locality, name of the nearest
road or roads, and street address, if any.
b) Tax map and parcel number of subject property.
c) Zoning district designation for the subject parcel
(Submit copy of Town zoning map with parcel identified)
d) A line map to scale showing the lot lines of the
subject property and all properties within 300 feet and
the location of all buildings, including accessory struc-
tures, on all properties shown.
e) A town -wide map showing the other existing per-
sonal wireless service facilities in the Town and outside
the Town within one mile of its corporate limits.
f) The proposed locations of all existing and future
personal wireless service facilities in the Town on a Town -
wide map for this carrier.
409.2.3 Siting Filing Requirements
a) A one -inch -equals -40 feet vicinity plan showing
the following:
1) Property lines for the subject property.
low:
2) Property lines of all properties adjacent to the
subject property within 300 feet.
3) 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.
4) Outline of all existing buildings, including purpose
(e.g. residential buildings, garages, accessory
structures, etc.) on subject property and all adja-
cent properties within 300 feet.
5) Proposed location of antenna, mount and equip-
ment shelter(s).
6) Proposed security barrier, indicating type and
extent as well as point of controlled entry.
7) 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 personal wireless service facility.
8) Distances, at grade, from the proposed personal
wireless service facility to each building on the
vicinity plan.
9) Contours at each two feet AMSL for the subject
property and adjacent properties within 300 feet.
10) All proposed changes to the existing property,
including grading, vegetation removal and tem-
porary or permanent roads and driveways.
11) Representations, dimensioned and to scale, of
the proposed mount, antennas, equipment shel-
ters, cable runs, parking areas and any other
construction or development attendant to the
personal wireless service facility.
12) Lines representing the sight line showing view-
point (point from which view is taken) and vis-
ible point (point being viewed) from "Sight Lines"
sub -section below.
b) Sight lines and photographs as described be -
1) Sight line representation. A sight line representa-
tion shall be drawn from any public road within
300 feet and the closest facade of each residen-
tial building (viewpoint) within 300 feet to the high-
est point (visible point) of the personal wireless
service facility. Each sight line shall be depicted
in profile, drawn at one inch equals 40 feet. The
profiles shall show all intervening trees and build -
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ings. In the event there is only one (or more) resi-
dential building within 300 feet there shall be at
least two sight lines from the closest habitable
structures or public roads, if any.
2) 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.
3) Proposed (after condition). Each of the existing
condition photographs shall have the proposed
personal wireless service facility superimposed
on it to show what will be seen from public roads
if the proposed personal wireless service facility
is built.
c) Siting elevations, or views at -grade from the north,
south, east and west for a 50 -foot radius around the pro-
posed personal wireless service facility plus from all ex-
isting public and private roads that serve the subject prop-
erty. Elevations shall be at either one-quarter inch equals
one foot or one-eighth inch equals one foot scale and
show the following:
1) Antennas, mounts and equipment shelter(s), with
total elevation dimensions and AGL of the high •
-
est point.
2) Security barrier. If the security barrier will block
views of the personal wireless service facility, the
barrier drawing shall be cut away to show the
view behind the barrier.
3) Any and all structures on the subject property.
4) Existing trees and shrubs at current height and
proposed trees and shrubs at proposed height
at time of installation, with approximate eleva-
tions dimensioned.
5) Grade changes, or cuts and fills, to be shown as
original grade and new grade line, with two -foot
contours above mean sea level.
409.2.4 Design Filing Requirements
a) Equipment brochures for the proposed personal
wireless service facility such as manufacturer's specifi-
cations or trade journal reprints shall be provided for the
antennas, mounts, equipment shelters, cables as well as
cable runs, and security barrier, if any.
b) Materials of the proposed personal wireless ser-
vice facility specified by generic type and specific treat-
ment (e.g., anodized aluminum, stained wood, painted
fiberglass, etc.). These shall be provided for the anten-
nas, mounts, equipment shelters, cables as well as cable
runs, and security barrier, if any.
c) Colors of the proposed personal wireless service
facility represented by a color board showing actual col-
ors proposed. Colors shall be provided for the antennas,
mounts, equipment shelters, cables as well as cable runs,
and security barrier, if any.
d) Dimensions of the personal wireless service fa-
cility specified for all three directions: height, width and
breadth. These shall be provided for the antennas,
mounts, equipment shelters and security barrier, if any.
e) Appearance shown by at least two photographic
superimpositions of the personal wireless service facility
within the subject property. The photographic superim-
positions shall be provided for the antennas, mounts,
equipment shelters, cables as well as cable runs, and
security barrier, if any, for the total height, width and
breadth.
f) Landscape plan including existing trees and
shrubs and those proposed to be added, identified by
size of specimen at installation and species.
g) 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.
h) If lighting of the site is proposed, the applicant
shall submit a manufacturers computer-generated point-
to-point printout, indicating the horizontal footcandle lev-
els at grade, within the property to be developed and
twenty-five (25) feet beyond the property lines. The print-
out shall indicate the locations and types of luminaires
proposed.
409.2.5 Noise Filing Requirements
The applicant shall provide a statement listing the
existing and maximum future projected measurements
of noise from the proposed personal wireless service fa-
cilities, measured in decibels Ldn (logarithmic scale, ac-
counting for greater sensitivity at night), for the following:
1) Existing, or ambient: the measurements of exist-
ing noise.
2) Existing plus proposed personal wireless service
facilities: maximum estimate of noise from the
proposed personal wireless service facility plus
the existing noise environment.
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Such statement shall be certified and signed by an
acoustical engineer, stating that noise measurements are
accurate and meet the Noise Standards of this Bylaw.
409.2.6 Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) Filing Re-
quirements
The applicant shall provide a statement listing the
existing and maximum future projected measurements
of RFR from the proposed personal wireless service fa-
cility, for the following situations:
1) Existing, or ambient: the measurements of exist-
ing RFR.
2) Existing plus proposed personal wireless service
facilities: maximum estimate of RFR from the pro-
posed personal wireless service facility plus the
existing RFR environment.
3) Certification, signed by a RF engineer, stating that
RFR measurements are accurate and meet FCC
Guidelines as specified in the Radiofrequency
Radiation Standards sub -section of this Bylaw.
409.2.7 Federal Environmental Filing Requirements
a) The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
applies to all applications for personal wireless service
facilities. NEPA is administered by the FCC via proce-
dures adopted as Subpart 1, Section 1.1301 et seq. (47
CRF Ch. I). The FCC requires that an environmental as-
sessment (EA) be filed with the FCC prior to beginning
operations for any personal wireless service facility pro-
posed in or involving any of the following:
Wilderness areas.
Wildlife preserves.
Endangered species habitat.
Historical site.
Indian religious site.
Flood plain.
Wetlands.
High intensity white lights in residential neighbor-
hoods.
Excessive radiofrequency radiation exposure.
b) At the time of application filing, an EA that meets
FCC requirements shall be submitted to the Town for each
personal wireless service facility site that requires such
an EA to be submitted to the FCC.
c) The applicant shall list location, type and amount
(including trace elements) of any materials proposed for
use within the personal wireless service facility that are
considered hazardous by the federal, state or local gov-
ernment. •
409.2.8 The Special Permit Granting Authority may
waive one orimore of the application filing requirements
of this section if it finds that such information is not needed
for a thorough review of a proposed personal wireless
service facility.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 5.
On motion made by John Shannon, and duly sec-
onded, to withdraw Article 5.
ity.
The vote on Article 5 carried by the requisite major -
9:30 P.M.
ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from the police detail account the sum of $7,500 to line
item 5-64 of the April 1997 Annual Town Meeting, Police
Department Expenses.
(Police Department)
Acting on Article 6.
On motion made by Charles Hart, and duly sec-
onded and the Selectmen and Finance Committee rec-
ommended, to move that the town vote to transfer from
available funds and appropriate the sum of $7,500.00 to
line item 5-64 of the April 1997 Annual Town Meeting,
Police Department expenses.
The vote on Article 6 carried unanimously.
9:32 P.M.
ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to accept
Chapter 41, Section 100G 1/4 which authorizes that in
the event of the death of a police officer or firefighter while
on active duty the Town will pay burial expenses with a
maximum of $5,000.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 7.
On motion made by Maureen Rischitelli, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move to indefinitely postpone Article
7.
The vote on Article 7 carried unanimously.
9:33 P.M.
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ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to appropri-
ate the sum of $21,500 for a settlement of land damage
claim for land taken under Article 75 of the 1972 Annual
Town Meeting for wellfield purposes and to fund such
article transfer $21,500 from the water division available
funds.
(Water Division)
Acting on Article 8.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Selectmen and Finance Committee rec-
ommended, to move that the town vote to appropriate
the sum of $21,500.00 for a settlement of land damage
claims for land taken under Article 75 of the 1992 Annual
Town Meeting, Article 76 of the 1972 Annual Town Meet-
ing and Article 26 of the 1968 Annual Town Meeting for
wellfield purposes and to fund such article transfer $21,
500.00 from water division available funds.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded, to amend Article 8 after Article 75 to 1972.
The vote on the amendment of Article 8 carried
unanimously.
9:36 P.M.
The vote on Article 8 as amended carried unani-
mously.
9:38 P.M.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to authorize
the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by eminent
domain for drainage purposes, Lot 16, as shown on plan
of land entitled "Subdivision in West Yarmouth, Mass. For
Loveko Realty, Inc. Scale: 1".50' Date: Aug. 27, 1971
Charles N. Savery, Inc. recorded with Barnstable County
Registry of Deeds in Plan 264 Page 94, and acquire such
easements necessary for improvements to Buck Island
Road and Town Brook Road, and to fund such article use
funds previously authorized in Article 6-5 of the 1997
Annual Town Meeting and/or Article 14 of the 1996 An-
nual Town Meeting.
2/3rds vote
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 9.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 9 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article authorize a maximum of
$11,000.00 to be taken from funds previously authorized
in Article 6-5 of the 1997 Annual Town Meeting and/or
Article 14 of the 1996 Annual Town Meeting.
The vote on Article 9 carried unanimously.
9:40 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the
Special Town Meeting.
The vote on the adjournment carried unanimously.
9:40 P.M.
And also in the name of the Commonwealth you
are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting at-
tested copies thereof at four public places, one on the
North Side of town and three on the South Side, also by
publication in the Yarmouth Register, at least fourteen (14)
days before the time of holding said meeting aforesaid.
Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with
your doings thereon at the time and place of said meet-
ing. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of
Yarmouth, hereto affixed this thirteenth day of January in
the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety
eight.
John Howard, Chairman
Charlotte Striebel
Herbert Schnitzer
Maureen Rischitelli
Charles Hart
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
April 14, 1998
Barnstable, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County
of Barnstable,
Greetings,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said Town qualified to vote in elections and
in Town affairs to meet at the several precincts in said
Town on Monday, the 13th day of April next 1998 at seven
o'clock (7:00 a.m.), then and there to vote for the election
of the following officers:
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Two (2) Selectmen for a three (3) year term
One (1) Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District
Committee Member for a three (3) year term
One Housing Authority Member for a five (5) year term
One Housing Authority Member for a one (1) year
unexpired term
And also in the name of the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn
the inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in Town af-
fairs to meet in the Mattacheese Middle School Building
in said Town, Tuesday, the 14th day of April next 1998 at
six thirty o'clock (6:30 p.m.) in the evening, then and there
to act on the following articles.
Annual Town Meeting
MATTACHEESE MIDDLE SCHOOL
APRIL 14, 1998
The Annual Town Meeting came to order at 6:44
P.M. in the Mattacheesse Middle School, Higgins Crowell
Road, West Yarmouth, MA on April 14, 1998, with Tho-
mas N. George, Moderator, presiding.
Prior to the meeting the following Tellers were sworn in:
Arthur M. Connelly
Donald J. Sullivan
Joan Condit
The warrant was read by the Moderator:
Quorum count: 150 Plus.
ARTICLE 1: To hear the report of the election of the
town officers elected upon the official ballot.
(Town Clerk)
Acting on Article 1.
On motion made by George F. Barabe, and duly
seconded, and the Selectmen recommended and the Fi-
nance Committee deferred to the Town Clerk, to move to
dispense with the reading of the report of the election of
officers and instruct the Town Clerk to enter the report in
the official minutes.
The vote on Article 1 carried unanimously.
6:50 P.M.
Name of Candidate
SELECTMAN for Three Years
Herbert S. Schnitzer
James K. Saben
Jerome J. Sullivan
Robert K. Sullivan
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
Town of Yarmouth
Annual Town Election
APRIL 13, 1998
Prec.1 Prec.2
495
305
400
264
1
169
1,634
326
160
259
335
2
134
1,216
Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
208
145
200
196
4
95
848
253
147
261
286
1
118
1,066
177
145
193
194
0
79
788
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE for Three Years
Sharon A. Wimer 615 462 314 408 295
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
7 10 6 8 7
195 136 104 117 92
817 608 424 533 394
YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY for Five Years
David H. Kellogg
Write -In Misc.
Blanks
Total
619
4
194
817
471
2
135
608
317 406
1 5
106 122
424 533
YARMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY for One Year unexpired
Robert H. Pike 559 470
Write -In Misc. 4 0
Blanks 214 138
Total 817 608
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will assume liability
in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of
the Massachusetts General Laws for all damages that
may be incurred by work to be performed by the Depart-
ment of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improve-
ment, development, maintenance, and protection of tidal
and non -tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tidewaters,
foreshore, and shores along a public beach, in accordance
with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts Gen-
eral Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and
deliver a bond of indemnity, therefore, to the Common-
wealth.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 2.
On motion made by Jerome J. Sullivan, and duly
seconded, and the Selectmen and Finance Committee
recommended, to move article 2 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 2 carried unanimously.
6:54 P.M.
44
313
2
109
424
402
3
128
533
300
5
89
394
295
3
96
394
178
112
163
130
1
84
668
255
6
73
334
251
2
81
334
1,637
1,014
1,476
1,405
9
679
6,220
2,349
44
717
3,110
2,364
19
727
3,110
247 2,326
1 13
86 771
334 3,110
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to authorize
the Assessors to use $3,474,427.00 as estimated water
receipts for Fiscal 1999.
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 3.
On motion made by Richard Crowley, and duly sec-
onded, and the Selectmen and Finance Committee rec-
ommended, to move article 3 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 3 carried unanimously.
6:55 P.M.
ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to rescind
the following amounts of unissued borrowing:
Article 1 Special Town Meeting 4/10/96
Senior Center $195,000
Article 16 Annual Town Meeting 4/12/95
Bridge Replacement $2,000
Article 32 Annual Town Meeting 4/12/90
Taking of Drainage Easements $90,000
Article 48 Annual Town Meeting 4/20/89
Capping of the Landfill $250,000
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 4.
On motion made by Roy Morton, and duly sec-
onded, and the Selectmen and Finance Committee rec-
ommended, to move article 4 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 4 carried unanimously.
6:56 P.M.
ARTICLE 5: To see what sums of money the Town
will vote to raise or transfer from available funds and ap-
propriate to defray the charges, expenses, salary, and
payroll obligations of the Town, including debt and inter-
est 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)
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Actual
Code Item # Title FY97
ELECTED/GENERAL GOVERNMENT
MODERATOR
E-1 5-1 salary (1)
E-2 5-2
E-3 5-3
GG -1
GG -2
GG -3
GG -4
GG -5
GG -6
GG -7
GG -8
GG -9
GG -10
GG -11
GG -12
GG -13
GG -14
GG -15
SELECTMEN
salary (5)
expense
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
5-4 salary (2)
5-5 wages (3.5)
5-6 expense
5-7 employee increment
5-8 unemployment compensation
5-9 energy
5-10 legal
5-11 bargaining legal
5-12 by-law update
5-13 training
5-14 telephone
5-15 records management
5-16 o.s. travel
5-17 insurance
5-18 town report/warrant
GG -16 5-19
GG -17 5-20
GG -18 5-21
GG -19 5-25
GG -20 5-38
GG -21 5-39
GG -22 5-40
FINANCE COMMITTEE
wages (1)
expense
reserve
CENTRAL PURCHASING
purchasing
PERSONNEL BOARD
wages (1)
expense
DATA PROCESSING
expense
TOWN CLERK
E-4 5-41 salary (1)
E-5 5-42 wages (4)
E-6 5-43 expense
E-7 5-44 preservation of records
E-8 5-45
E-9 5-46
GG -23 5-59
GG -24 5-60
GG -25 5-61
300.00
4,999.79
6,125.00
Appropriated
FY98
300.00
5,000.00
6,300.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY99 FY99
300.00
300.00
5,000.00 5,000,00
6,400.00 6,400.00
137, 207.00 143, 820.00 147, 416.00 147, 416.00
94, 615.00 107,578.00 112,357.00 112.357.00
7,046.16 7,750.00 7,750.00 7,750.00
14, 730.21 15, 300.00 16, 000.00 16, 000.00
23,733.59 25,500.00 25,500.00 25,500.00
482,012.89 571,550.00 571,550.00 571,550.00
54, 270.99 110, 000.00 110, 000.00 90, 000.00
25,160.59 40,800.00 40,000.00 40,000.00
0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
5,805.80 6,120.00 6,120.00 6,120.00
48,787.32 53,000.00 55,500.00 55,500.00
66.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
4,687.55 5,200.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
319,580.75 465,000.00 465,000.00 465,000.00
14, 658.39 17, 500.00 17, 500.00 17, 500.00
837.00 1,570.00 1,600.00 1,600.00
303.80 250.00 300.00 300.00
77, 947.96 100, 000.00 100, 000.00 100, 000.00
79,041.38 89,800.00 89,800.00 89,800.00
1,264.10 600.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
4,335.91 5,400.00 5,400.00 5,400.00
79,625.00 86,530.00 86,530.00 86,530.00
13,528.84
96,456.85
2,777.51
1,500.00
ELECTION & REGISTRATION
wages (PT) 9,659.12
expenses 39,738.73
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
expense 3,920.95
TOWN HALL & OTHER PROPERTIES
wages (1) 30,765.00
expense 25,079.37
TOTAL ELECTED/GENERAL GOV'T
E = Elected GG = General Government
13, 867.00 14, 214.00 14, 214.00
102,641.00 106, 888.00 106, 888.00
3,060.00 3,060.00 3,060.00
1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
13,514.00
42,489.00
2,040.00
33,049.00
95,000.00
11,852.00
51,509.00
5,000.00
68,857.00
95,000.00
11,852.00
51,509.00
5,000.00
68.857.00 #
95,000.00
1,710,568.55 2,176,528.00 2,240,403.00 2,220,403.00
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Code Item # Title
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
MF -1 wages (3/2)
MF -2 expense
MF -3 5-24 audit
MF -4
MF -5
MF -6
MF -7
M F-8
MF -9
MF -11
MF -12
MF -13
ASSESSORS
wages (6/2)
expense
TREASURER
wages (3)
expense
5-31 MEDICARE
5-32 group insurance
5-34 pension reimbursement
COLLECTOR
wages (5)
expense
MF -14 5-36 TOTAL WAGES
MF -15 5-37 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL MUNICIPAL FINANCE
MF = Municipal Finance
CD -1
CD -2
CD -3
CD -4
CD -5 5-56
CD -6
CD -7
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSERVATION
wages (1/1)
expense
PLANNING BOARD
wages (3)
expense
off set account
BOARD OF APPEALS
wages (1)
expense
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
CD -8 expense
CD -9
CD -10
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY
wages (1)
expense
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CD -11 wages (1)
CD -12 5-116A expense
CD -13 5-53 TOTAL WAGES
CD -14 5-54 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CD = Community Development
Actual
FY97
144,970.00
3,706.16
16,000.00
189,251.00
9,335.00
93,237.00
36,391.00
92,804.00
598,622.00
1,254.00
136,910.00
9,176.00
564,368.00
58,608.16
1,331,656.16
Appropriated
FY98
150,342.00
3,825.00
18,000.00
200, 790.00
9,340.00
97,950.00
39,250.00
90,000.00
697,000.00
1,300.00
147,293.00
9,360.00
596,375.00
61,775.00
1,464,450.00
Request
FY99
Finance Comm.
FY99
158, 602.00 158, 602.00
3,925.00 3,925.00
17,000.00 17,000.00
208,305.00 208,305.00
9,300.00 9,300.00
100, 251.00 100, 251.00
42,882.00 42,882.00
95,000.00 95,000.00
717,000.00 717,000.00
1,300.00 1,300.00
154,213.00
8,731.00
621,371.00
64,838.00
1,516,509.00
60,129.94 63,178.00 67,273.00
5,436.59 5,916.00 5,916.00
126,308.00 131,470.00 139,371.00
16,676.00 20,585.00 20,597.00
1,746.00 3,125.00 3,125.00
24,903.00 30,870.00 32,540.00
1,351.00 2,400.00 3,050.00
2,971.77 3,030.00 3,050.00
21,547.00 13,463.00 14,418.00
249.06 340.00 540.00
0.00 17,000.00 18,345.00
10,000.00 10,000.00 25,850.00
232;887.94 255,981.00 271,947.00
36,684.42 42,271.00 59,003.00
271,318.36 301,377.00 334,075.00
47
154,213.00
8,731.00
621,371.00
64,838.00
1,516,509.00
67,273.00
5,916.00 &
139,371.00
20,597.00
3,125.00 *
32,540.00
3,050.00 &
3,050.00
14,418.00 &
540.00
18,345.00 *
25,850.00 *
271,947.00
59, 003.00
334,075.00
Code Item # Title
COMMUNITY SERVICES
GENERAL LIBRARY
CS -1 wages (1)
CS -2 expense
CS -3
CS -4
CS -5
CS -6
CS -7
CS -8
YPORT LIBRARY
wages (1/3)
expense
SY LIBRARY
wages (1/6)
expense
WY LIBRARY
wages (1/3)
expense
CS -9 5-123 TOTAL WAGES -LIBRARY
CS -10 5-124 TOTAL EXPENSES -LIBRARY
NATURAL RESOURCES
CS -11 wages (5/6)
CS -12 expense
CS -13 5-52 propagation
CS -14
CS -15
CS -15
CS -16
CS -17
CS -18
ANIMAL CONTROL
wages (1/2)
expense
HARBORMASTER
wages (0/9)
expense
WATERWAYS
wages (0/3)
expense
COUNCIL ON AGING
CS -20 wages (1/4)
CS -21
CS -22 expense
CS -23
CS -24
CS -25
CS -26
CS -27
CS -28
RECREATION
wages (3/41)
expense
5-127 off set account
5-128
5-129 expense
5-129A off set account
GOLF
wages (15/15)
CS -29 5-130 TOTAL WAGES
CS -30 5-131 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL COMM. SERVICES
CS = Community Services
Actual
FY97
134,779.16
130,636.00
45,972.76
26,145.00
62,491.64
29,750.00
50,574.05
24,401.00
293,818.00
210,932.00
177,117.92
25,576.73
20,384.44
56,599.37
14, 715.41
23,239.13
16,434.47
7,978.00
8,640.93
72,924.00
34,278.49
196,694.00
49,158.00
76, 723.00
617,177.82
282,424.00
279,323.00
1,151, 730.24
431,228.03
2,464,138.32
48
Appropriated
FY98
178,883.00
130,636.00
44,425.00
26,145.00
56,045.00
29,750.00
51,073.00
24,401.00
330,426.00
210,932.00
196,486.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
58,310.00
16,765.00
26, 700.00
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00
88,029.00
43,550.00
267,687.00
39,550.00
110,250.00
640,603.00
339,540.00
371,000.00
1,285,815.00
494,865.00
2,824,288.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY99 FY99
185,886.00
134,576.00
46,333.00
26,145.00
58,308.00
29, 750.00
53,127.00
24,401.00
343,654.00
214,872.00
203,799.00
29,930.00
21,000.00
60,220.00
17,184.00
30,200.00
17,599.00
9,029.00
9,317.00
91,115.00
42, 711.00
300,719.00
39,550.00
110,250.00
739,400.00
339,750.00
364,000.00
1,434,482.00
496,041.00
185,886.00
134,576.00
46,333.00
26,145.00
58,308.00
29,750.00
53,127.00
24,401.00
343,654.00
214,872.00
203,799.00
29,930.00
21,000.00
60,220.00
17,184.00 &
30,200.00 &
17,599.00
9,029.00
9,317.00 &
91,115.00
42,711.00
300,719.00 #
39,550.00
110,250.00
739,400.00 '#
339, 750.00
364,000.00
1,434,482.00
496,041.00
2,984,299.00 2,984,299.00
Code Item #
PS -1 5-62
PS -2
PS -3 5-63
PS -4 5-64
PS -5 5-65
PS -6
PS -7 5-66
PS -8 5-67
PS -9 5-68
PS -10 5-69
PS -11 5-70
PS -12 5-73
PS -13 5-74
Title
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE
salary (1)
overtime in wages
wages (53/33)
expense
FIRE
salary (1)
overtime in wages
wages (50/20)
off set account
uniforms
expense
emergency medical services
CIVIL DEFENSE
wages (0/2)
expense
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
PS = Public Safety
MI -1 5-71
MI -2 5-72
MI -3 5-94
MI -4 5-95
MI -6 5-97
MI -7 5-98
MI -8 5-99
MI -9 5-100
MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
BUILDING INSPECTOR
wages (7/5)
expense
R.A.S.W.A.C.
expense
RECYCLING
wages (1/4)
BOARD OF HEALTH
wages (7/3)
expense
hazardous waste collections
off set account
HUMAN SERVICES
MI -10 5-101 Council on Alcoholism
MI -11 5-102 Child Development (Head Start)
MI -12 5-103 Legal Services of Cape Cod
MI -13 5-104 Cape Cod Human Services
MI -14 5-105 Nauset Workshop
MI -15 5-106 nursing services
MI -16 5-107 Consumer Assistance
MI -17 5-108 Independence House
MI -18 5-109 Info Line & Connect
MI -19 5-110 Sight Loss Inc.
MI -20 5-111 Handicapped Commission
MI -21 5-112 Cape Cod AIDS Council
MI -23
VETERANS
5-116 expense
TOTAL MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
MI = Municipal Inspections
Actual
FY97
80,304.00
(409,215.00)
2,824,310.00
131,306.00
58,645.56
(412,658.77)
2,225,929.09
250,000.00
16,297.16
85,542.13
6,207.90
1,250.00
874.04
5,680,665.88
249,369.79
18,821.36
Appropriated
FY98
84,691.00
(333,825.00)
2,850,960.00
135,056.00
61,910.00
(454,570.00)
2,163,047.00
509,213.00
22,500.00
87,670.00
6,685.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
5,923,982.00
275,427.00
19,990.00
Request
FY99
86,807.00
(346, 706.00)
3,060,660.00
153,718.00
63,476.00
(465,934.00)
2,260,560.00
526,017.00
22,500.00
87,670.00
6,852.00
1,400.00
1,000.00
6,270,660.00
286,969.00
17,175.00
Finance Comm.
FY99
86,807.00
(346, 706.00)
3,060,660.00 #
153,718.00
63,476.00
(465,934.00)
2,260,560.00
526,017.00 *
22,500.00
87,670.00
6,852.00
1,400.00
1,000.00
6,270,660.00
286,969.00 &
17,175.00
213.00 700.00 700.00 700.00
29,190.00 29,190.00 29,714.00
166,878.00 184,792.00 191,259.00
44,531.00 45,752.00 44,997.00
17,499.08 27,000.00 • 27,000.00
95,270.38 121,778.00 118,999.00
29,714.00 &
191,259.00
44,997.00
27,000.00 &
118,999.00 *
5,249.00 5,249.00 5,354.00 5,354.00
4,793.00 4,793.00 4,912.00 4,912.00
1,800.00 1,800.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
24,195.00 24,196.00 24,800.00 24,800.00
10, 280.00 10, 280.00 10, 500.00 10, 500.00
19,634.00 20,341.00 20,341.00 20,341.00
1,000.00 1,000.00 1,025.00 1,025.00
7,078.00 7,441.00 7,641.00 7,641.00
500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
1,500.00 1,600.00 1,600.00 1,600.00
0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
1,164.00 1,164.00 1,664.00 1,664.00
19,224.22 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
718,189.81 833,993.00 848,150.00 848,150.00
49
Code Item #
PW -1
PW -2
PW -3
PW -4
PW -5
PW -6
PW -7
PW -8
PW -9
PW -10
PW -11
PW -12 5-83
PW -13 5-84
PW -14.
PW -15
PW -16 5-85
PW -17
PW -18
PW -19 5-86
PW -20
PW -21
PW -22 5-87
PW -23 5-88
PW -24 5-89
PW -25
PW -26
PW -27
PW -28 5-90
PW -29 5-92
Title
PUBLIC WORKS
wages (2)
expense
CEMETERY
wages (4/6)
expense
ENGINEERING
wages (8/1)
expense
HIGHWAY
wages (16/3)
overtime
machinery repair
expense
sweeping
SNOW & ICE
wages
expense
PARK
wages (7/21)
expense
off set account
SANITATION
wages (9/10)
expense
off set account
TREES
expense
greenhead fly
TRANSFER STATION
wages (4/3)
expense
SEPTAGE PLANT
expense
WATER
wages (22)
overtime
expense
TOTAL WAGES
TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
PW = Public Works
Actual
FY97
100,135.00
2,961.00
136,267.38
18,350.16
315, 789.00
15,900.00
477,873.00
10,444.00
49, 000.00
144,465.00
72,765.00
33,716.00
134,567.00
297,082.15
63,238.62
35,048.20
285, 300.00
208,229.00
477,346.00
18,114.00
1,490.00
167,400.00
2,894,578.00
903,458.17
606,255.70
40,395.05
540,240.45
2,269,541.28
1,134, 753.23
8,050,407.88
50
Appropriated
FY98
105,165.00
3,100.00
147,260.00
18,810.00
328,250.00
16,218.00
510,879.00
8,000.00
49,000.00
95,000.00
85,000.00
39,200.00
93,100.00
326, 436.00
67,410.00
35,800.00
Request
FY99
108,584.00
3,200.00
152,352.00
18,810.00
336,091.00
16,989.00
518,000.00
8,520.00
49,000.00
95,000.00
85,000.00
39,300.00
93,200.00
334, 731.00
68, 700.00
35,800.00
Finance Comm.
FY99
107,984.00
3,200.00
152,352.00 &
18,810.00
336,091.00
16,989.00
518,000.00
8,520.00
49,000.00
95,000.00
85,000.00
39,300.00
93,200.00
334, 731.00
68, 700.00
35,800.00 *
301,489.00 309,336.00 309,336.00 &
226,892.00 203,902.00 203,902.00 &
1,263,340.00 1,055,440.00 1,055,440.00 *
18,800.00
1,490.00
183,900.00
3,141, 767.00
1,262,088.00
711, 017.00
43,150.00
554,392.00
2,481,646.00
1,136,112.00
9,636,953.00
22,000.00
1,490.00
189,680.00
2,990,894.00
1,283,216.00
726,780.00
44,116.00
572,683.00
2,538,510.00
1,137, 074.00
9,363,114.00
22,000.00
1,490.00
189,680.00 *
2,990,894.00 *
1,283,218.00 *
726,780.00 *
44,116.00 *
572,683.00 *
2,537,910.00
1,137,074.00
9,362,514.00
Code Item # Title
DEBT SERVICE
DS -1 5-142 Regular Debt
DS -2 5-143 Exempt Debt
DS -3 Total Debt
DS = Debt Service
GRAND TOTAL
Acting on Article 5.
Actual
FY97
3,490,266.77
1,146,520.45
4,636,787.22
24,863,732.18
On motion made by Roy Morton, and duly sec-
onded, and the Selectmen and Finance Committee rec-
ommended, to move that the various sums under the
column headed "Fincom FY '99 Recommended" be ap-
propriated for their respective purposes, and to fund such
article use the sum of $3,125.00 from Offset Receipts for
5-56 Planning Board Offset Receipt, use the sum of
$526,017.00 from Offset Receipts for 5-67 Fire Depart-
ment Offset, use the sum of $35,800.00 from Offset Re-
ceipts for 5-85 Park Offset Receipts, use the sum of
$1,055,440.00 from Offset Receipts for 5-86 Sanitation
Offset Receipts, use the sum of $118,999.00 from Offset
Receipts for 5-100 Health Department Offset Receipts,
use the sum of $110,250.00 from Offset Receipts for 5-
127 Recreation Department Offset Receipts, use the sum
of $364,000.00 from Offset Receipts for 5-129A Golf Off-
set, appropriate the sum of $189,680.00 from the
Yarmouth -Barnstable Solid Waste Transfer Station En-
terprise Fund for 5-87 Transfer Station Wages, appropri-
ate the sum of $2,990,894.00 from the Yarmouth -
Barnstable Solid Waste Transfer Station Enterprise fund
for 5-88 Transfer Station Expenses, appropriate the sum
of $1,263,216.00 from the Yarmouth -Dennis Septage
Treatment Plant Enterprise fund for 5-89 Septage Plant
Expenses, transfer the sum of $20.000.00 from the
Yarmouth Dennis Septage Plant Available Funds for 5-89
Septage Plant Expense, transfer the sum of $6,019.50
from the Wetlands Protection Fund for 5-53 Conserva-
tion Wages, transfer the sum of $10,917.71 from the
Waterways Improvement Fund to 5-130 Harbormasters
Wages, transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from Cemetery
Perpetual Care Account for 5-90 Cemetery Wages, trans-
fer the sum of $18,808.00 from the Walter Gifford Fund
for 5-90 Cemetery Wages, transfer the sum of $5,187.77
from the Recycling Account to 5-95 Recycling Wages,
51
Appropriated
FY98
4,034,115.00
1,748,355.00
5,782,470.00
28,944,041.00
Request
FY99
3,937,199.00
2,377,693.00
6,314,892.00
29,872,102.00
Finance Comm.
FY99
3,937,199.00
2,377,693.00
6,314,892.00
29,851,502.00
transfer the sum of $5,000.00 from State Aid to Libraries
to 5-124 Library Expenses, transfer the sum of
$121,240.14 from Exempt Debt Carry Over Funds for 5-
143 Exempt Debt, transfer the sum of $200,000.00 from
Overlay Surplus for 5-143 Exempt Debt, transfer the sum
of $1,354,082.19 from Available Funds for 5-142 Regular
Debt, all other sums of money not designated from spe-
cific sources to be raised by taxation and appropriated
for said purposes.
The vote on Article 5 carried unanimously with the
exception of 5-112, 5-116 and 5-128.
7:10 P.M.
On a motion made by Bonnie Fazio and duly sec-
onded to amend Article 5-112 to be retitled as Cares, Inc
and increase to $7,500.00.
The vote on Article 5-112 as amended does not
carry.
7:21 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded to amend Ar-
ticle 5-112 to be retitled Cares, Inc.
The vote on the amendment of Article 5-112 car-
ried unanimously.
7:21 P.M.
The vote on Article 5-112 as amended and 5-116
and 5-128 carried unanimously.
7:24 P.M.
Code Item #
E-1
E-2 5-2
E-3 5-3
Title
ELECTED/GENERAL GOVERNMEN
MODERATOR
5-1 salary (1)
GG -1
GG -2
GG -3
GG -4
GG -5
GG -6
GG -7
GG -8
GG -9
GG -10
GG -11
GG -12
GG -13
GG -14
GG -15
GG -16
GG -17
GG -18
SELECTMEN
salary (5)
expense
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
5-4 salary (2)
5-5 wages (3.5)
5-6 expense
5-7 employee increment
5-8 unemployment compensation
5-9 energy
5-10 legal
5-11 bargaining legal
5-12 by-law update
5-13 training
5-14 telephone
5-15 records management
5-16 o.s. travel
5-17 insurance
5-18 town report/warrant
5-19
5-20
5-21
GG -19 5-25
GG -20 5-38
GG -21 5-39
GG -22 5-40
FINANCE COMMITTEE
wages (1)
expense
reserve
CENTRAL PURCHASING
purchasing
PERSONNEL BOARD
wages (1)
expense
DATA PROCESSING
expense
TOWN CLERK
E-4 5-41 salary (1)
E-5 5-42 wages (4)
E-6 5-43 expense
E-7 5-44 preservation of records
E-8 5-45
E-9 5-46
GG -23 5-59
GG -24 5-60
GG -25 5-61
Actual
FY97
T
300.00
4,999.79
6,125.00
137,207.00
94,615.00
7,046.16
14,730.21
23, 733.59
482,012.89
54,270.99
25,160.59
0.00
5,805.80
48,787.32
66.00
4,687.55
319,580,75
14,658.39
Appropriated
FY98
300.00
5,000.00.
6,300.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY99 FY99 .
300.00
5,000.00
6,400.00
300.00.
5,000,00
6,400.00
143, 820.00 147, 416.00 147, 416.00
107,578.00 112,357.00 112,357.00
7,750.00 7,750.00 7,750.00
15, 300.00 16, 000.00 16, 000.00
25,500.00 25,500.00 25,500.00
571,550.00 571,550.00 571,550.00
110,000.00 110,000.00 90,000.00
40,800.00 40,000.00 40,000.00
1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
6,120.00 6,120.00 6,120.00
53,000.00. 55,500.00 55,500.00
3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
5,200.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
465,000.00 465,000.00 465,000.00
17, 500.00 17, 500.00 17, 500.00
837.00 ' . 1,570.00 . 1,600.00 1,600.00
303.80 250.00 300.00 300.00
77, 947.96 100,000.00 100, 000.00 100;000.00
79,041.38 89,800.00
1,264.10 600.00
4,335.91 5,400.00
79,625.00 . 86, 530.00
13,528.84
96,456.85
2,777.51
1,500.00
ELECTION & REGISTRATION
wages (PT) 9,659.12
expenses 39,738.73
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
expense
3,920.95
TOWN HALL & OTHER PROPERTIES
wages, (1) 30,765.00
expense . ' . 25,079.37
TOTAL ELECTED/GENERAL GOV'T 1,710,568.55
E = Elected GG = General Government
"52
89,800.00
89,800.00
1,500.00 _ 1,500.00
5,400.00 5,400.00
86,530.00
86,530.00
13,867.00 14, 214.00 14, 214.00
102,641.00 1.06, 888.00 106, 888.00
3,060.00 3,060.00 3,060.00
1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
13,514.00
42,489.00
2,040.00
33,049.00
95,000.00
2,176,528.00
11,852.00
51,509.00
5,000.00
• 68,857.00
95,000.00
2,240,403.00
11,852.00
51,509.00
5,000.00
68,857.00 #
95,000.00
2,220,403.00
Actual
Code Item # Title FY97
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
MF -1 wages (3/2) 144,970.00
MF -2 expense 3,706.16
MF -3 5-24 audit 16,000.00
MF -4
MF -5
MF -6
MF -7
ASSESSORS
wages (6/2) 189,251.00
expense 9,335.00
TREASURER
wages (3) 93,237.00
expense ,'36,391.00
MF -8 .5-31 MEDICARE
MF -9 5-32 group insurance
92,804.00
598;622.00
MF -11 5-34 pension reimbursement 1,254.00
COLLECTOR
MF -12 wages (5) 136,910.00
MF -13 expense 9,176.00
MF -14 5-36 TOTAL WAGES 564,368.00
MF -15 5-37 TOTAL EXPENSES 58,608.16
TOTAL
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
MF = Municipal Finance
CD -1
CD -2
CD -3
CD -4
CD -5
CD -6
CD -7
1,331,656.16
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSERVATION
wages (1/1) 60,129.94
expense 3,728.00
PLANNING BOARD
wages (3/1) 126,308.00
expense 16,676.00
5-56 off set account 1,746.00
BOARD OF APPEALS
wages (1) . " 24,903.00
expense 1,351.00
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
CD -8 expense , 2,971.77
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY
CD -9 wages (1) . 21,547.00
CD -10 expense 249.06
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CD -11 wages (1) 0.00
CD -12 5-116A expense 10,000.00
CD -13 5-53 TOTAL WAGES 232,887.94
Appropriated
FY98
150,342.00
3,825.00
18,000.00
200, 790.00
9,340.00
97,950.00
39,250.00
90,000.00
697,000.00
1,300.00
147,293.00
9,360.00
596,375.00
61,775.00
1,464,450.00
63,178.00
5,800.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY99 FY99 Source
158,602.00
3,925.00
17,000.00
208,305.00
9,300.00
100,251.00
42,882.00
95,000.00
717,000.00
1,300.00
154,213.00
8,731.00
621,371.00
64,838.00
1,516,509.00
67,273.00
5,916.00
131,470.00 139,371.00
20,585.00 20,597.00
3,125.00 3,125.00
30,870.00
2,400.00
3,030.00
32,540.00
3,050.00
3,050.00
13,463.00 ' 14,418.00
340.00 540.00
17,000.00
10,000.00
255,981.00
`53
18,345.00
25,850.00
271,947.00
158,602.00
3,925.00
17,000.00
208, 305.00
9,300.00
100,251.00
42,882.00
95,000.00
717,000.00
1,300.00
154,213.00
8,731.00
621,371.00
64,838.00
1,516,509.00
Wet. Prot. Fund
61,253.50 6,019.50
5,916.00&
139,371.00
20,597.00
32,540.00
3,050.00&
3,050.00
14,418.00&
540.00
18,345.00 *
25,850.00 *
265,927.50'
off set rcpts.
3,125.00
Actual
Code Item # Title FY97
CD -14 5-54 TOTAL EXPENSES 38,684.42
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
271,318.36
CD = Community Development
COMMUNITY SERVICES
GENERAL LIBRARY
CS -1 wages (6/1)
CS -2 expense
CS -3
CS -4
CS -5
CS -6
CS -7
CS -8
CS -9 5-123 TOTAL WAGES -
LIBRARY
CS -10 5-124 TOTAL EXPENSES -
LIBRARY
134,779.16
130,636.00
YPORT LIBRARY
wages (.5/3) 45,972.76
expense 26,145.00
SY LIBRARY
wages (1/2) 62,491.64
expense 29,750.00
WY LIBRARY
wages (.5/4) 50,574.05
expense 24,401.00
293,818.00
210,932.00
NATURAL RESOURCES
CS -11 wages (5/6) 177,117.92
CS -12 expense 25,576.73
CS -13 5-52 propagation 20,384.44
ANIMAL CONTROL
CS -14 wages (1/3) 56,599.37
CS -15 expense 14,715.41
HARBORMASTER
CS -16 wages (0/9) 23,239.13
CS -17 expense 16,434.47
WATERWAYS
CS -18 wages (0/3) 7,978.00
CS -19 expense 8,640.93
CS -20
CS -21
CS -22
COUNCIL ON AGING
wages (1/4) 72,924.00
expense 34,278.49
RECREATION
CS -23 wages (3/41) 196,694.00
CS -24 expense 49,158.00
CS -25 5-127 off set account 76,723.00
CS -26
CS -27
CS -28
GOLF
5-128 wages (15/15)
5-129 expense
5-129A off set account
617,177.82
282,424.00
279,323.00
Appropriated
FY98
42,271.00
301,377.00
Request Finance Comm.
FY99 FY99 Source
59,003.00 59,003.00 9,144.50
334,075.00 324,930.50
178, 883.00 185, 886.00
130, 636.00 134, 576.00
44,425.00
26,145.00
56,045.00
29,750.00
51,073.00
24,401.00
330,426.00
210,932.00
196,486.00
29,200.00
21,000.00
58,310.00
16, 765.00
26,700.00
17,170.00
8,000.00
9,090.00
88,029.00
43,550.00
267,687.00
39,550.00
110,250.00
640,603.00
339,540.00
371,000.00
54
46,333.00
26,145.00
58,308.00
29,750.00
185,886.00
129,576.00
46,333.00
26,145.00
58,308.00
29,750.00
53,127.00 53,127.00
24,401.00 24,401.00
343,654.00 343,654.00
214,872.00
203,799.00
29,930.00
21,000.00
60,220.00
16,184.00
30,200.00
17,599.00
9,029.00
9,317.00
91,115.00
42,711.00
300,719.00
39,550.00
110,250.00
739,400.00
339, 750.00
364,000.00
209,872.00
203,799.00
29,930.00
21,000.00
60,220.00
16,184.00&
9,144.50
St. Aid Lib.
5,000.00
5,000.00
Wat. Imp. Fund
19,282.29 10,917.71
17,599.00
9,029.00
9,31.7.00&
91,115.00
42, 711.00
300,719.00
39,550.00
739.400.00
339,750.00
off set rcpts.
110,250.00
off set rcpts.
364,000.00
Code : Item # Title
CS -29 .5-130 TOTAL WAGES
CS -30 5-131 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL
COMMUNITY SERVICES
CS = Community Services
PS -1 5-62
PS -2
PS -3 5-63
PS -4 5-64
PS -5 5-65
PS -6
PS -7 5-66
PS -8 5-67
PS -9 5-68
PS -10 5-69
PS -11 5-70
PS -12 5-73
PS -13 5-74
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE
salary (1)
overtime in wages
wages (59/33)
expense
FIRE
salary (1)
overtime in wages
wages (50/20)
off set account
uniforms
expense
emer. medical services
Actual
FY97
1,151,730.24
431,228.03
2,464,138.32
80,304.00
(409,215.00)
2,824,310.00
131,306.00
58,645.56
(412,658.77)
2,225,929.09
250,000.00
16,297.16
85,542.13
6,207.90
CIVIL DEFENSE
wages (0/2) 1,250.00
expense 874.04
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 5,680,665.88
PS = Public Safety
MI -1 5-71
MI -2 5-72
MI -3 5-94
MI -4 5-95
MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
BUILDING INSPECTOR
wages (7/5) 249,369.79
expense 18,821.36
R.A.S.W.A.C.
expense 213.00
RECYCLING
wages (1/4) 29,190.00
BOARD OF HEALTH
MI -6 5-97 wages (7/3) 166,878.00
MI -7 5-98 expense 44,531.00
MI -8 5-99 haz. waste collections 17,499.08
MI -9 5-100 off set account 95,270.38
HUMAN SERVICES
MI -10 5-101 Council on Alcoholism 5,249.00
MI -11 5-102 Child Dev. (Head Start) 4,793.00
MI -12 5-103 Legal Serv. of Cape Cod 1,800.00
MI -13 5-104 Cape Cod Human Serv. 24,195.00
MI -14 5-105 Nauset Workshop 10,280.00
MI -15 5-106 Nursing Services 19,634.00
MI -16 5-107 Consumer Assistance 1,000.00
MI -17 5-108 Independence House 7,078.00
MI -18 5-109 Info Line & Connect 500.00
Mi -19 5-110 Sight Loss Inc. 1,250.00
Appropriated
FY98
1,285,815.00
494,865.00
Request
FY99
1,434,482.00
498,041.00
Finance Comm.
FY99 Source
684,164.29 10,917.71
156,291.00
2,824,288.00 2,984,299.00 2,494,131.29 490,167.71
84,691.00
(333,825.00)
2,850,960.00
135,056.00
61,910.00
(454,570.00)
2,163,047.00
509,213.00
22,500.00
87,670.00
6,685.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
86,807.00
(346,706.00)
3,060,660.00
153,718.00
63,476.00
(465,934.00)
2,260,560.00
526,017.00
22,500.00
87,670.00
6,852.00
1,400.00
1,000.00
86,807.00
(346, 706.00)
3,060,660.00#
153, 718.00
63,476.00
(465,934.00)
2,260,560.00
22,500.00
87,670.00
6,852.00
1,400.00
1,000.00
off set rcpts.
526,017.00
5,923,982.00 6,270,660.00 5,744,643.00 526,017.00
275,427.00
19,990.00
286,969.00
17,175.00
700.00 700.00
29,190.00 29,714.00
184,792.00 191,259.00
45,752.00 44,997.00
27,000.00 27,000.00
121,778.00 118,999.00
286,969.00&
17,175.00
700.00
recy. acct.
24,526.23 5,187.77
191,259.00
44,997.00
27,000.00& off set recpts.
118,999.00
5,249.00 5,354.00 5,354.00
4,793.00 4,912.00 4,912.00
1,800.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
24,196.00 24,800.00 24,800.00
10, 280.00 10, 500.00 10, 500.00
20,341.00 20,341.00 20,341.00
1,000.00 1,025.00 1,025.00
7,441.00 7,641.00 7,641.00
500.00 500.00 500.00
1,600.00 1,600.00 1,600.00
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Code Item # Title
MI -20 5-111 Handicapped Comm.
MI -21 5-112 Cape Cod AIDS Council
Actual
FY97
0.00
1,164.00
VETERANS
MI -23 5-116 expense 19,224.22
TOTAL
MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS 718,189.81
MI = Municipal Inspections
PUBLIC WORKS
PW -1 wages (2) 100,135.00
PW -2 expense 2,961.00
CEMETERY
PW -3 wages (4/6) 136,267.38
PW -4 expense 18,350.16
ENGINEERING
PW -5 wages (8/1) 315,789.00
PW -6 expense 15,900.00
HIGHWAY
PW -7 wages (16/3) 477,873.00
PW -8 overtime 10,444.00
PW -9 machinery repair 49,000.00
PW -10 expense 144,465.00
PW -11 sweeping 72,765.00
SNOW & ICE
PW -12 5-83 wages 33,718.00
PW -13 5-84 expense 134,567.00
PARK
PW -14 wages (7/21) 297,082.15
PW -15 expense 63,238.62
PW -16 5-85 off set account 35,048.20
SANITATION
PW -17 wages (9/10) 285,300.00
PW -18 expense 208,229.00
PW -19 5-86 off set account 477,346.00
TREES
PW -20 expense 18,114.00
PW -21 greenhead fly 1,490.00
TRANSFER STATION
PW -22 5-87 wages (4/2) 167,400.00
PW -23 5-88 expense 2,894,578.00
SEPTAGE PLANT
PW -24 5-89 expense 903,458.17
Appropriated
FY98
1,000.00
1,164.00
Request
FY99
1,000.00
1,664.00
50,000.00 50,000.00
833,993.00 848,150.00
105,165.00 108,584.00
3,100.00 3,200.00
147, 260.00 152,352.00
18,810.00 18,810.00
328,250.00 336,091.00
16,218.00 16,989.00
510,879.00 518,000.00
8,000.00 8,520.00
49,000.00 49,300.00
95,000.00 95,000.00
85,000.00 85,000.00
39,200.00 39,300.00
93,100.00 93,200.00
326,436.00 334,731.00
67,410.00 68,700.00
35,800.00 35,800.00
301,489.00 309,336.00
226,892.00 203,902.00
1,263,340.00 1,055,440.00
18,800.00
1,490.00
183,900.00
3,141, 767.00
1,262,088.00
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22,000.00
1,490.00
189,680.00
2,990,894.00
1,283,216.00
Finance Comm.
FY99
1,000.00
1,664.00
50,000.00
Source
723,963.23 124,186.77
107,984.00
3,200.00
cern. perp. care
1123, 544.00 10, 000.00
Walter Gifford fund
18,808.00
18,810.00
336,091.00
16,989:00
518,000.00
8,520.00
49,300.00
95,000.00
85,000.00
39,300.00
93,200.00
334,731.00
68,700.00
309.336.00
203,902.00
22,000.00
1,490.00
off set rcpts.
35,800.00
off set rcpts.
1,055,440.00
Enterprise Fund
189,680.00
2,990,894.00
Enterprise Fund
1,263,216.00
Y -D Septage
Plant Avail. Fund
20,000.00
Code
PW -25
PW -26
PW -27
Item # Title
WATER
wages (22)
overtime
expense
PW -28 5-90 TOTAL WAGES
PW -29 5-92 TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
PW = Public Works
DEBT SERVICE
DS -1 5-142 Regular Debt
DS -2 5-143 Exempt Debt
DS -3 Total Debt
GRAND TOTAL
Notes
# = New Hire
* = Full Self Funding
& = Partially Self Funded
Actual
FY97
606,255.70
40,395.05
540,240.45
2,269,541.28
1,134,753.23
8,050,407.88
3,490,286.77
1,146,520.45
4,636,787.22
24,863,732.18
Appropriated
FY98
711,017.00
43,150.00
554,392.00
2,481,646.00
1,136,112.00
Request
FY99
726,780.00
44,116.00
572,683.00
2,538,510.00
1,137,074.00
9,636,953.00 9,363,114.00
4,034,115.00 3,937,199.00
1,748,355.00 2,377,693.00
5,782,470.00 6,314,892.00
28,944,041.00 29,872,102.00
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Finance Comm.
FY99 Source
726,780.00
44,116.00
572,683.00
2,509,102.00
1,137,074.00
3,778,676.00
2,583,116.81
Ex.
2,056,452.86
• 4,639,569.67
8,408,676.31
28,808.00
5,583,838.00
Available Fund
1,354,082.19
Debt Carryover
121,240.14
200,000.00
Overlay Surplus
1,675,322.33
21,442,825.69
ARTICLE 6: To see what sums-of,money the Town
will vote to raise or take from available funds and appro-
priate to purchase and equip the following goods, or ser-
vices, and to authorize the Selectmen to sell, trade, lease
or exchange, or otherwise dispose of old equipment or
vehicles deemed advisable and in the best interests of
the Town.
DEPT.
6-1 Assessors
6-2 Cemetery
6-3 Natural Resources
6-4 Natural Resources
6-5 Data Processing
6-6 Engineering
6-7 Engineering
6-8 Fire
6-9 Fire
6-10 Fire
6-11 Harbormaster
6-12 Highway
6-13 Park
6-14 Police
6-15 Recreation
6-16 Sanitation
6-17 Structures
6-18 Various
6-19 Waterways
6-20 Waterways
(N) New
(R) Replacement
(M) Maintenance
ITEM REQUESTED
Revaluation $ 25,000. (M)
Ride -on Mower
w/Bagger $ 6,650 (R)
Carolina Skiff,
Motor & Trailer $ 12,000 (R)
4X4 Pickup (J41) $ 26,000 (R)
Municipal
Wide Upgrade/
Maintenance $100,000 (M)
Van $ 20,000 (R)
Drainage $150,000 (M)
Replace Squad
50-1973 Ford and
Replace R-53
1988 Ford* $ 117,908 (R)
Firefighter Gear $ 15,000 (R)
Motor (J49) $ 10,000 (R)
Roadways and
Sidewalks $ 250,000 (M)
Ride -On Mower $ 6,500 (R)
Vehicles (6) $ 164,646 (R)
Rescue Boards &
Misc Equip. (6) $ 6,000 (R)
1990 VME Loader $ 50,000 (R)
Town Buildings
Maintenance $ 85,000 (M)
Lease Purchase -
five vehicles $ 22,734 (R)
Mill Creek Dredge $ 20,000 (M)
Shore Erosion $ 15,000 (M)
Total $1,102,438
(Board of Selectmen)
FINCOM
$ 25,000
$ 6,650
$ 12,000
$ 26,000
$100,000
$ 20,000
$150,000
$117,908'
$ 15,000
$ 10,000
$250,000
$ 6,500
$164,646
$ 6,000
$ 50,000
$ 85,000
$ 22,734
$ 20,000
$ 15,000
$1,102,438
Will be funded through the Ambulance Receipts Account, reserved
for appropriation.
Acting on Article 6.
On motion made by Michael O'Loughlin, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move that the various sums of money
under column headed "FinCom" be appropriated for their
respective purposes and that to meet such appropriation
the sum of $1,102,438.00 be transferred from available
funds; and further authorize the Town Administrator to
sell, trade, lease or exchange or otherwise dispose of old
equipment or vehicles as deemed advisable and in the
best interest of the town.
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The vote on Article 6 carried unanimously.
7:30 P.M.
ARTICLE .7: To see if the Town will vote to raise, or
transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum of
$13,682,311 as shown in the column titled "Certified FY
'99" to fund the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School Dis-
trict for FY '99.
Actual
FY '97
$12,514,178
Appropriated
FY'98
$13,027,980
Certified
FY '99
$13,682,311
(Dennis -Yarmouth School Committee)
Acting on Article 7.
On motion made by Carol McGuire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and the Selectmen
recommended, to move that the Town vote to appropri-
ate the sum of $13,537,903.00 to fund the FY '99 as-
sessment to the Town of Yarmouth from the Dennis
Yarmouth Regional School District for Fiscal Year 1999
and to fund such appropriation, raise and appropriate the
sum of $13,477,903.00 and transfer the sum of $60,000.00
from available funds.
The vote carried by the requisite majority.
7:42 P.M.
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
transfer from available funds and appropriate the sum of
$ 746,635 money to fund the Town of Yarmouth's share
of the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District
budget for FY '99 as shown in the column titled "Certi-
fied FY '99".
Actual
FY '97
$635,471
Appropriated
FY'98
$741,619
Certified
FY '99
$746,635
(Cape Cod Technical High School)
Acting on Article 8.
On motion made by Roy Morton, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move that the town vote to raise and appro-
priate the sum of $746,635.00 for the FY '99 Cape Cod
Regional Technical High School District budget.
The vote on Article 8 carried unanimously.
7:45 P.M.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
take from available funds and appropriate a sum of money
to pay bills of prior years as provided by Chapter 44, Sec-
tion 64 of the Massachusetts General Laws and to act
upon any other bills that may properly come before this
meeting.
4/5's Vote
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 9.
On motion made by Roy Morton, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move that the town vote to transfer from avail-
able funds and appropriate the sum of $780.31 to pay
bills of prior years, as provided by Chapter 44, Section
64 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
The vote on Article 9 carried unanimously.
7:46 P.M.
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
transfer from available funds in the Water Division and
appropriate the sum of $1,050,000 for the use of the Water
Division for the purpose set forth in the Acts of 1928,
Chapter 146, or under Mass. General Laws, Chapter 41,
Section 69B, as appropriate.
1. Water Meter Replacement $575,000
2. Distribution Improvements $250,000
3. Repairs to the System $100,000
4. Pump Replacement $ 10,000
5. Leak Detection Survey $ 15,000
6. Vehicle Replacement $ 50,000
7. Offset for Tank Painting $ 50,000
Total $1,050,000
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 10.
On motion made by Richard Crowley, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 10 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article, raise and appropriate the sum
of $1,050,000.00.
The vote on Article 10 carried unanimously.
7:48 P.M.
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.
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(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 11.
On motion made by Richard Crowley, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move that the town vote to transfer from
funds reserved as service connection receipts, the sum
of $141,363.00 to be used for service connection instal-
lations and overtime to repair water services.
The vote on Article 11 carried unanimously.
7:49 P.M.
ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to appro-
priate the sum of $30,000 for payment of medical bills of
Yarmouth police officers and firefighters who were injured
in the line of duty, as provided for under Chapter 41, Sec-
tion 100 of the Massachusetts General Laws and to de-
termine whether such appropriation shall be raised by
taxation or transferred from available funds.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 12.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 12 as printed in the war-
rant and to fund such article, transfer from available funds
and appropriate the sum of $30,000.00.
The vote on Article 12 carried unanimously.
7:51 P.M.
ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to raise or
transfer from available funds and appropriate $13,000 to
be used for fireworks and/or celebration as authorized
under Chapter 40 Section 5, subsection 27 of the Mas-
sachusetts General Laws.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 13.
On motion made by Charles Hart, and the Finance
Committee recommended and the Selectmen recom-
mended 3 -2, to move Article 13 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article, transfer from available funds and
appropriate the sum of $13,000.00.
jority.
The vote on Article 13 carried by the requisite ma -
7:53 RM.
ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the Wetlands Element of the Yarmouth Comprehensive
Plan under the provisions of Chapter 716, Section 9 of
the Acts of 1989, or take any other action relative thereto.
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 14:
On motion made by Evelyn Hayes, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning Board and the Selectmen and Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 14 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 14 carried unanimously.
7:57 P.M.
ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the zoning bylaw as follows:
In order to allow additional office type uses by right
in the B3 business zone and the Aquifer Protection Over-
lay District (APD), revise the Zoning Bylaw section 202.5
Use Regulation Table, as follows:
Note: Only those uses to be changed are listed. n/c in the Proposed
APD column = no change. BA = Board of Appeals Special Permit.
Present Proposed Present Proposed
B3 Ba APD APD
I. FINANCE, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE
11. Banking & credit
agency office BA yes yes n/c
12. Security & commodity BA yes yes n/c
brokers & services
13. Insurance carriers, agents BA yes yes n/c
& brokers office
14. Real estate managers, BA yes yes n/c
agents & service office
15. Holding & other investment BA yes yes n/c
office
0. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
02. Legal office BA yes9 yes n/c
03. Engineering &
Architectural office BA yes9 yes n/c
04. Accounting, auditing & BA yes9 yes n/c
bookkeeping office
05. Management, consulting BA yes9 yes n/c
& public relations office
Footnote References
(Below are footnotes as they presently exist in the Bylaw - no changes
are petitioned in this article.)
7 Except that retailing shall require a Special Permit.
6 Provided that all but minor work and storage shall be conducted within
a building sufficiently sound -insulated to confine disturbing noise to
the premises.
9 Provided that such use is not hazardous by reason of potential fire,
explosion or radiation nor injurious or detrimental to the neighborhood
by reason of dust, odor, fumes, wastes, noise, vibration, or other nox-
ious or objectionable features, nor harmful to surface or ground water
quality.
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16Subject to the provisions of Section 406, Aquifer Protection Overlay
District.
17Except "yes" for Department of Public Works uses.
2/3rds vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article. 15.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to Planning
Board and the Selectmen and Planning Board recom-
mended, to move Article 15 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 15 carried unanimously.
8:00 P.M.
Representative Thomas George presented a cita-
tion from the House of Representatives for Joan Condit
for her meritorious service as our first delegate to the
Barnstable Assembly of Delegates. She resigned as of
March 31, 1998 after nine years of service.
Approved Attorney General
August 4, 1998
ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the zoning bylaw as follows:
In order to protect the town's sole source aquifer
from potentially polluting uses, revise the Zoning Bylaw
section 202.5 Use Regulation Table to restructure the al-
lowable uses in the B3 Business zone and the Aquifer
Protection Overlay District (APD) as follows:
Note: Only those uses tb be changed are listed. n/c in the Proposed
APD column = no change. BA = Board of Appeals Special Permit.
Present Proposed Present Proposed
B3 B3 APD APD
r TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
F1. Railroad transportation yes9 no BA16 no
terminal
F2. Local & commuter passenger BA no BA16 no
transportation terminal
(incl. bus, cab, rail &
other transportation)
F3. Trucking & warehousing yes9 yes" BA16 n/c
F4. Water transportation yes9 yes6'9 BA16 n/c
F6. Transportation services yes8 yes" BA16 n/c
H. RETAIL TRADE
H1. Building materials & garden BA" no BA16 n/c
supplies
H2. General merchandise stores BA" no yes n/c
H3. Food stores BA6'9 no yes n/c
H8. Apparel & accessories yes6'9 no yes n/c
H9. Furniture & home furnishings yes" no yes n/c
H10. Eating & drinking BA9 no BA16 n/c
establishments
H11. Miscellaneous retail stores BA8,9* no yes yese'9.
(*except BA for fuel oil dealers; no junk yards in any district)
K. BUSINESS SERVICES
K11. Misc. Businesses yes8'9
BA8'9
BA16
n/c
P. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
P10. Municipal use yes9 yes8'9 yes BA16
Q. ACCESSORY USE
Q3. Other accessory uses if yes yes8'9 yes n/c
customarily incidental to
any of the above permitted
uses and not detrimental to
the neighborhood.
Q4. Parking or storing of yes ' yes9 BA16 n/c
vehicles or trucks with 12
wheels or more or vehicles
capable of hauling a unit of
12 wheels or over except for
the purpose of constructing
a home or structure or making
a delivery or pickup.
Footnote References
(Below are footnotes as they presently exist in the Bylaw - no changes
are petitioned in this article.)
'Except that retailing shall require a Special Permit.
'Provided that all but minor work and storage shall be conducted within
a building sufficiently sound -insulated to confine disturbing noise to
the premises.
9Provided that such use is not hazardous by reason of potential fire,
explosion or radiation nor injurious or detrimental to the neighborhood
by reason of dust, odor, fumes, wastes, noise, vibration, or other nox-
ious or objectionable features, nor harmful to surface or ground water
quality.
16Subject to the provisions of Section 406, Aquifer Protection Overlay
District.
17Except "yes" for Department of Public Works uses.
2/3rds Vote
(Plannirig Board)
Acting on Article 16.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning Board and the Selectmen and Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 16 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 16 carried unanimously.
8:03 RM.
Approved Attorney General
August 4, 1998
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ARTICLE 17:.To see if the Town will vote to acquire
by purchase, eminent domain or gift the South Yarmouth
Library, 312 Main Street, South Yarmouth, from the South
Yarmouth. Library Association for general municipal pur-
poses and to fund such article transfer and appropriate
from available funds the sum of one dollar ($1).
(Board of Selectmen)
2/3rds vote
Acting on Article 17.
On motion made by Paul Butler, and duly seconded
and the Finance. Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move that the Town vote to accept a deed of
gift from South Yarmouth Library Association of the land
and buildings situated at 312 Old Main Street, South
Yarmouth, for general library purposes, such deed to pro-
vide that title will revert to the grantor if the property is no
longer used for general library purposes, and that no re-
version shall occur if (i) the town establishes a central
library serving the entire Town, (ii) the Board of Select-
men determines that library services are no longer nec-
essary at such location; and (iii) the Attorney General of
the Commonwealth grants approval.
The vote on Article 17 carried unanimously.
8:12 P.M.
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to transfer
and appropriate the sum of $38,000 from funds available
in the Water Division for the acquisition by purchase or
eminent domain of a parcel of land on Union Street,
Yarmouthport, as shown on a plan titled "Plan of Land in
Yarmouth, Mass. for. Francis T. and Vivian M. Sweeting"
dated May 25, 1962, Gerald A. Mercer and Co., Civil En-
gineers, South Yarmouth, Mass., recorded with the
Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 170
Page 103 for wellfield protection.
2/3rds vote
(Water Division)
Acting on Article 18.
On motion made by Richard Crowley, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 18 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 18 carried unanimously.
8:15 PM.-
ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote that
$490,000 is appropriated for design, engineering and
construction of the Sea Gull Beach bathhouse conces-
sion and appurtenant facilities; design services for a new
police facility; repairs to the Sea Gull Beach parking lot;
and repairs to and upgrading of the Packet Landing slip
facilities and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to
borrow $490,000 under Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 44, Section 7 and that the Board of Selectmen is
authorized to take any other action necessary to carry
out this project.
(Board of Selectmen)
2/3rds vote
Acting on Article 19.
On motion made by Michael O'Loughlin, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 19 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 19 carried unanimously.
8:17 P.M.
ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw as follows:
In order to protect the town's water supply and to
clarify conflicts in the Zoning Bylaw section 202.5 Use
Regulation Table where a use may be allowed, or allowed
by Special Permit in the B3 zone but not allowed in the
overlying APD, make the following changes:
Note: Only those uses to be changed are listed. n/c in the Proposed
APD column = no change. BA = Board of Appeals Special Permit.
H. RETAIL TRADE
H4. Sale of autos, boats,
motorcycles, mopeds or
other motorized
recreational vehicles
(includes service
as accessory to sales)
H5. Sale of trucks, mobile
homes or other heavy
motorized equipment
(includes service as
accessory to sales)
H6. Motor vehicle service &
repair (including service
station)
H7. Self service fuel station
Present Proposed Present Proposed
B3 B3 APD APD
BAB9 no no n/c
BA6'9 no no n/c
BA6'9 no no n/c
BA6.9 no no n/c
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L. MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES
L3. Mechanical repair shop BA9
L4. Auto body & paint shop BA9
L5. Other auto services BA9
no
no
no
no
no
no
n/c
n/c
n/c
Footnote References
(Below are footnotes as they presently exist in the Bylaw - no changes
are petitioned in this article.)
7 Except that retailing shall require a Special Permit.
Provided that all but minor work and storage shall be conducted
within a building sufficiently sound -insulated to confine disturbing noise
to the premises.
9 Provided that such use is not hazardous by reason of potential fire,
explosion or radiation nor injurious or detrimental to the neighborhood
by reason of dust, odor, fumes, wastes, noise, vibration, or other nox-
ious or objectionable features, nor harmful to surface or ground water
quality.
16 Subject to the provisions of Section 406, Aquifer Protection Overlay
District.
77 Except "yes" for Department of Public Works uses.
2/3rds Vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 20.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning Board and the Selectmen and Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 20 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 20 carried unanimously.
8:19 P.M.
Approved Attorney General
August 4, 1998
ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote to amend
Zoning Bylaw section 103.3.4 by replacing the last sen-
tence in its entirety with the following:
Elevation plans and architectural drawings of any
proposed new buildings, or of any substantial recon-
struction of buildings, are required, when applicable, for
review by the Design Review Representative.
2/3rds vote
(Route 28 Task Force)
Acting on Article 21.
On motion made by Robert Savage, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee does not recommend
and the Selectmen recommended, to move Article 21 as
printed in the warrant.
The following tellers were sworn in by the Moderator.
James Quirk, Jr. Head Teller
Richard Neitz
Phillip W. Morris, Jr.
The vote on Article 21 carried by the requisite ma-
jority.
Yes - 188 No - 54
8:28 P.M.
Approved Attorney General
August 4, 1998
ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote to amend
section 301.2 of the Zoning Bylaw by adding the follow-
ing new wording after the word "demand" in the first sen-
tence or increase the square footage by more than 10%,
or increase the building permit value of the improvements
by more than 25% of the assessed value of the existing
improvements
2/3rds Vote
(Route 28 Task Force)
Acting on Article 22.
On motion made by Richard Martin, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen does
not recommend, to move Article 22 as printed in the war-
rant with the following change, in last sentence change
25 % to 50%.
On motion made by Francis Worrell, and duly sec-
onded, to enclose quotation marks in the sentence, be-
fore or and after 10%.
The vote on Article 22 as amended carried unani-
mously.
9:04 P.M.
The vote on Article 22 as amended does not carry.
Yes - 98 No - 153
9:12 P.M.
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ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote to create a
reserve for appropriation account for the fees collected
from ambulance fees. Said account may be used for ex-
penses and capital items of the Yarmouth Fire Depart-
ment. To initially fund the reserve fund, transfer and ap-
propriate the sum of $200,000 from the stabilization ac-
count.
(Fire Department)
Acting on Article 23.
On motion made by Dennis Brown, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 23 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 23 carried unanimously.
9:38 P.M.
ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
and appropriate from the ambulance fee reserve for ap-
propriation account the sum of $160,000 for the lease/
purchase of a replacement pumper truck for the Yarmouth
Fire Department.
(Fire Department)
Acting on Article 24.
On motion made by Dennis Brown, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 24 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 24 carried unanimously.
9:39 P.M.
ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to change
Zoning Bylaw section 104.3.2, paragraph c, by replacing
it in its entirety with the following new text:
c. Other lawfully pre-existing, non -conforming struc-
tures may be altered or extended by Special Permit from
the Board of Appeals if it is determined that:
(i) the alteration or extension either:
a. conforms to the current dimension requirements
of the bylaw or does not increase the existing non -con-
forming nature of the structure, or;
b. will not be substantially more detrimental to the
neighborhood, zoning district, or Town, and;
(ii) the extension or alteration will not cause or
contribute to any undue nuisance, hazard or
congestion, and;
(iii) strict enforcement of the current bylaws
would result in undue hardship to the prop-
erty or its owner.
2/3rds Vote
(Board of Appeals)
Acting on Article 25.
On motion made by David Reid, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee deferred to the Board of Ap-
peals and the Selectmen and Planning Board recom-
mended, to move Article 25 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 25 carried unanimously.
9:41 P.M.
Approved Attorney General
August 4, 1998
ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to amend
Zoning Bylaw section 303, the Sign Code, as follows:
a. Add the following new definition to section 303.1
Definitions:
CANOPY - a rigid roof structure either free-stand-
ing, as over gasoline pumps, or affixed to a building fa-
cade or entrance way.
b. Replace the definition of Awning in the section
303.1 -Definitions with the following new wording:
AWNING - a non -rigid attachment to a building fa-
cade or entrance way.
c. Add the following new sentence to section
303.4.1:
Sculptures utilized to advertise a business or prod-
uct are not allowed unless approved by Special Permit
from the Board of Appeals.
d. Add the following new sentence to section
303.4.5.1:
Street numbers of up to 6 inches in height may be
affixed to a free standing sign and are not included in the
maximum specifications for area requirements.
e. Create a new sub -section, as follows:
303.4.11 Canopies. Any canopy attached to a build-
ing facade, which is intended to advertise or draw undue
attention to a business by use of bright backlighting or
bright colors is not allowed.
2/3rds Vote
(Route 28 Task Force)
Acting on Article 26.
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On motion by Richard Martin, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen does not rec-
ommend and the Planning Board recommended, to move
Article 26 as printed in the warrant with the exception of
deleting section C.
The vote on Article 26 does not carry.
Yes 68 No - 85
10:08 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded, to suspend
the Annual Town Meeting until April 15, 1998 at 7:00 P.M.
The vote to suspend the meeting was unanimous.
10:08 P.M.
The second session of the Annual Town Meeting
came to order on April 15, 1998 at the Mattacheese Middle
School at 7:05 P.M.
Quorum count: 150 plus.
ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to amend
section 401.3 of the Zoning Bylaw, which deals with out-
side commercial displays, by adding the following new
text to the end of the paragraph:
No outdoor displays are allowed to be placed in the
required buffer zones of any commercial lot.
2/3rds Vote
(Route 28 Task Force)
Acting on Article 27.
On motion made by Ellen Ummell, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 27 as printed in the warrant.
On motion made by Richard Neitz, and duly sec-
onded to amend displays of items for sale are allowed.
carry.
The vote on the amendment of Article 27 does not
7:13 P.M.
The vote on Article 27 carried by the requisite majority.
Yes - 126 No - 26
7:18 P.M.
Approved Attorney General
August 4, 1998
ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to acquire
the following property by purchase or eminent domain
and to fund such acquisition transfer and appropriate a
sum of money from Article 14 of the 1996 Annual Town
Meeting:
A portion of Ansell Hallett Road as.shown on a plan
titled "Plan of Land in the Town of Yarmouth, Barnstable
County, altered and laid out as a Town Road by the Pub-
lic Works Department, March 5, 1998, McDonough and
Scully, Inc."
2/3rds vote
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 28.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 28 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article, transfer the sum of $1.00 from
Article 14 of the 1996 Annual Town Meeting.
The vote on Article 28 carried unanimously.
7:27 P.M.
ARTICLE 29: To see if the Town will vote to autho-
rize the following contracts, leases, and lease purchase
agreements to be for a term of up to ten years as autho-
rized under Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General
Laws.
1. The operation of a crematory at Chandler Gray
Cemetery.
Towers.
2. Rental Space on Town Property for Cellular
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 29.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 29 as printed in the warrant.
jority.
The vote on Article 29 carried by the requisite ma -
7:48 P.M.
ARTICLE 30: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the definition of structure in the section 500 definitions
by adding the following new sentence:
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For the purposes of the Sign Code (section 303), a
sign is not to be considered a structure.
2/3rds Vote
(Route 28 Task Force)
Acting on Article 30.
On motion made by Peter Ward, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move Article 30 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 30 carried by the requisite ma-
jority.
Yes -130 No -20
7:53 P.M.
Approved Attorney General
August 4, 1998
ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will vote to amend
the Zoning Bylaw concerning Communication Antennas,
buildings, and towers by making the following changes
to the Zoning Bylaw:
1. Revise the Zoning Bylaw's section 202.5 Use
Regulation Table by replacing line F7, Communications
Facilities, with new text and by creating a new footnote
20 (or appropriate number), as follows:
202.5 Use Regulation
Table Res
F7 Communications
Facilities BA20
RS -25
BA20
B1 B2
BA20 BA2°
B3 MU APD
BA2°BA2° BA2°
AED
20.Communications Facilities are allowable, by Special Permit,
pursuant to section 408 of this Bylaw.
BA2°
2. Delete Zoning Bylaw section 409 in its entirety.
3. Add the following new definitions to the Zoning
Bylaw's Section 500 Definitions:
ABOVE GROUND LEVEL (AGL) - A measurement
of height from the natural grade of a site to the highest
point of a structure.
CAMOUFLAGED - A facility that is painted, buried,
disguised, hidden, part of an existing or proposed struc-
ture or placed within an existing or proposed structure
so as to reduce to a minimum the visual impact of the
facility is considered "camouflaged."
CARRIER - A company authorized by the FCC to
provide a telecommunications service.
CO -LOCATION - The use of a single mount on the
ground by more than one carrier (vertical co -location) and/
or several mounts on an existing building or structure by
more than one carrier.
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY - A land use facility
supporting antennas and/or microwave dishes used for
the reception or transmission of electromagnetic radia-
tion. The term Communications Facility includes any ap-
purtenant structures, buildings, antennas, or towers.
ELEVATION - The measurement of height above sea
level.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) - An EA is
the document required by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) when a personal wireless service facility is
placed in certain designated areas.
EQUIPMENT SHELTER - An enclosed structure,
cabinet, shed or box at the base of the mount within which
are housed batteries and electrical equipment.
FALL ZONE - The area on the ground within a pre-
scribed radius from the base of a tower. The fall zone is
the area within which there is a potential hazard from fall-
ing debris (such as ice) or collapsing material.
GUYED TOWER - A monopole or lattice tower that
is tied to the ground or other surface by diagonal cables.
LATTICE TOWER - A type of mount that is self-sup-
porting with multiple legs and cross -bracing of structural
steel.
LICENSED CARRIER - A company authorized by
the FCC to construct and operate a personal wireless
service facility.
MONOPOLE - The type of tower that is self-sup-
porting with a single shaft and provision for mounting
antennas.
MOUNT - The structure or surface upon which an-
tennas are mounted, including the following four types of
mounts:
1. Roof -mounted. Mounted on the roof of a build-
ing.
2. Side -mounted. Mounted on the side of a build-
ing.
3. Ground -mounted. Mounted on the ground.
4. Structure -mounted. Mounted on a structure other
than a building.
PANEL ANTENNA - A flat surface communication
antenna.
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PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY - A
communications facility for the provision of personal wire-
less services, as defined by the Telecommunications Act
of 1996.
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICES - A type of ser-
vice regulated by this Bylaw, and as defined by the Tele-
communications Act of 1996..
RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) ENGINEER - An engineer
specializing in microwave engineering, especially the
study of radio frequencies.
RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION (RFR) - The emis-
sions from Personal Wireless Service Facilities.
SECURITY BARRIER - A locked, impenetrable wall,
fence or berm that completely seals an area from unau-
thorized entry or trespass.
4. Replace Bylaw section 408 in its entirety with
the following new section:
408. COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS, BUILDINGS,
AND TOWERS
408.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Bylaw is to es-
tablish guidelines for the siting of all communication an-
tennas, communication buildings, and communication
towers in the Town of Yarmouth.
408.2 Goals. The goals of this Bylaw are to:
1. To comply with all existing state and federal law
and to facilitate the availability of wireless ser-
vice to the residents of Yarmouth while minimiz-
ing adverse visual and environmental effects and
impact of communication antennas, communi-
cation buildings, and communication towers on
the vistas of the community through careful de-
sign, siting, and vegetative screening;
2. manage the placement of all communication an-
tennas, communication buildings, and commu-
nication towers so as to minimize the total num-
ber throughout the community, and;
3. avoid potential damage to adjacent properties
from the failure of communication antennas and
communication towers by careful engineering and
siting.
408.3 Non -Applicability. This section is not intended
to be applicable to equipment accessory and incidental
to residential and other business uses, such as satellite
dishes under two feet in diameter for television recep-
tion, television antennas, or antennas under 75 feet in
height used by federally licensed amateur radio opera-
tors.
408.4 Special Permit. No communication antennas,
communication buildings, or communications towers shall
be erected, constructed, installed, without first obtaining
a Special Permit from the Board or Appeals. The Board
of Appeals may retain a technical expert in the field of RF
engineering to review an application. The cost for such a
technical expert will be at the expense of the applicant.
Guyed towers, lattice towers, utility towers and
monopoles in existence at the time of adoption of this
Bylaw may be reconstructed, altered, extended or re-
placed on the same site by Special Permit, as outlined in
Bylaw section 104.3.2. In making such a determination,
the Board of Appeals shall also consider whether the pro-
posed reconstruction, alteration, extension or replace-
ment will promote the intentions, goals, and purposed of
this bylaw and will create public benefits such as oppor-
tunities for co -location, improvements in public safety,
and/or reduction in visual and environmental impacts.
408.4.1 The Board of Appeals may alter or waive
one or more of the requirements of section 408 if it finds
that the alteration or waiver of the requirement(s) will not
derogate from the intent of the bylaw.
408.5 Application Procedures.
408.5.1 Application to the Board of Appeals for a
Special Permit shall be as outlined in section 103 of this
Bylaw.
408.5.2 Site Plan Review, per section 103 of this
Bylaw, shall be required prior to application to the Board
of Appeals.
408.6 Application Filing Requirements.
The following shall be submitted to Site Plan Re-
view and included with an application to the Board of
Appeals for all Communications Facilities:
408.6.1 General Filing Requirements. Plans, Per
section 103.3.4, are required.
408.6.2 Location Filing Requirements.
1. Tax map and parcel number of subject property.
2. Zoning district designation for the subject par-
cel.
3. Proposed location of any antenna, mount, tower,
mount, or equipment shelter.
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4. Proposed security barrier, indicating type and
extent as well as point of controlled entry.
5. If the application is for a Personal Wireless Ser-
vice Facility A town -wide map showing other
existing Personal Wireless Service Facility in the
Town and outside the Town within one mile of its
corporate limits.
6. If the application is for a Personal Wireless Ser-
vice Facility, a plan showing the proposed loca-
tions of all existing and future Personal Wireless
Service Facilities in the Town on a Town -wide map
for this carrier.
408.6.3 Siting Filing Requirements
1. A one inch equals 40 feet (1"=.40') Vicinity 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 adja-
cent properties within 300 feet, by dominant spe-
cies and average height, as measured by or avail-
able 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 all adjacent properties within
300 feet.
E. Proposed location of antenna, mount and
equipment shelter(s).
F. Proposed security barrier, indicating type and
extent as well as point of controlled entry.
G. Location of all roads, public and private, on
the subject property and on all adjacent proper-
ties within 300 feet including driveways proposed
to serve the Communications Facility.
H. Distances, at grade, from the proposed Com-
munications Facility to each building on the vi-
cinity plan.
I. Contours at each two feet above mean sea level
for the subject property and adjacent properties
within 300 feet.
J. All proposed changes to the existingproperty,
including grading, vegetation removal and tem-
porary or permanent roads and driveways.
low:
K. Representations, dimensioned and to scale,
of the proposed mount, antennas, equipment
shelters, cable runs, parking areas and any other
construction or development attendant to the
Communications Facility.
L. Lines representing the sight line showing view-
point (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 be -
A. Sight line representation. A sight line repre-
sentation 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 Communi-
cations Facility. Each sight line shall be depicted
in profile, drawn at one inch equals 40 feet. The
profiles shall show all intervening trees and build-
ings. In the event there is only one (or more) resi-
dential 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 exist-
ing condition photographs shall have the pro-
posed Communications Facility superimposed on
it to show what will be seen from public roads if
the proposed Communications Facility is built.
D. Visual Impact. Photographic simulations from
a distance of one hundred, one thousand, and
five thousand feet and from four different loca-
tions of approximately ninety degrees apart of
the proposed Communication Facility.
3. Siting elevations, or views at -grade from the north,
south, east and west for a 50 -foot radius around the pro-
posed Communications Facility plus from all existing
public and private 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. Antennas, mounts and equipment shelter(s),
with total elevation dimensions and AGL of the
highest point.
B. Security barrier. If the security barrier will block
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views of the personal wireless service facility, the
barrier drawing shall be cut away to show the
view behind the barrier.
B. Any and all structures on the subject prop-
erty.
C. Existing trees and shrubs at current height and
proposed trees and shrubs at proposed height
at time of installation, with approximate eleva-
tions 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.
408.6.4 Design Filing Requirements
1. Equipment brochures for the proposed Commu-
nications Facility such as manufacturer's specifi-
cations or trade journal reprints shall be provided
for the antennas, mounts, equipment shelters,
cables as well as cable runs, and security bar-
rier, if any.
2. Materials of the proposed Communications Fa-
cility specified by generic type and specific treat-
ment (e.g., anodized aluminum, stained wood,
painted fiberglass, etc.). These shall be provided
for the antenna, mounts, equipment shelters,
cables as well as cable runs, and security bar-
rier, if any.
3. Colors of the proposed Communications Facility
represented by a color board showing actual
colors proposed. Colors shall be provided for the
antennas, mounts, equipment shelters, cables as
well as cable runs, and security barrier, if any.
4. Dimensions of the Communications Facility
specified for all three directions: height, width
and breadth. These shall be provided for the an-
tennas, mounts, equipment shelters and secu-
rity barrier, if any.
5. Appearance shown by at least two photographic
superimpositions of the Communications Facil-
ity within the subject property. The photographic
superimpositions shall be provided for the an-
tennas, mounts, equipment shelters, cables as
well as cable runs, and security barrier, if any, for
the total height, width and breadth.
6. Landscape plan including existing trees and
shrubs and those proposed to be added, identi-
fied by size of specimen at installation and spe-
cies.
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 il-
lustrate the height of the proposed facility. The
date, time and location of such test shall be ad-
vertised 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-gener-
ated point-to-point printout, indicating the hori-
zontal footcandle levels at grade, within the prop-
erty to be developed and twenty-five (25) feet
beyond the property lines. The printout shall in-
dicate the locations and types of luminaires pro-
posed.
408.6.5 Noise Filing Requirements
The applicant shall provide a statement listing the
existing and maximum future projected measurements
of noise from the proposed personal wireless service fa-
cilities, measured in decibels Ldn (logarithmic scale, ac-
counting for greater sensitivity at night), for the following:
1. Existing, or ambient: the measurements of exist-
ing noise.
2. Existing plus proposed Communications Facili-
ties: maximum estimate of noise from the pro-
posed facility plus the existing noise environment.
Such statement shall be certified and signed by an
acoustical engineer, stating that noise measurements are
accurate and meet the Noise Standards of this Bylaw.
408.7 Design.
408.7.1 General. All Communications Facilities shall
be designed and sited so as to have the least adverse
visual effect on the environment. Only self-supporting
monopole type towers are permissible. Lattice towers, or
the use of ground anchors and/or guy wires, are prohibited.
All towers and antennas must meet or exceed cur-
rent standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, and
any other agency of the federal, state, and county gov-
ernment with the authority to regulate towers and anten-
nas. If such standards and regulations are changed, then
the owners of the towers and/or antennas governed by
this ordinance shall bring such towers and/or antennas
into compliance with such revised standard and regula-
tions within six (6) months of the effective date of such
standards and regulations unless a more stringent com-
pliance schedule is mandated by the controlling federal
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agency. Failure to bring towers and/or antennas into com-
pliance with such revised standards and regulations shall
constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or an-
tenna at the owner's expense.
408.7.2 Location. No Communications Facility, an-
tenna, or tower may be located in the Town of Yarmouth
except as noted in this bylaw.
408.7.2.1 Allowed Areas.
1. The siting of Personal Wireless Service Facilities
shall be allowed in any zoning district, but is es-
pecially encouraged on existing structures, where
appropriate, and on sites shown on a map en-
titled "Town of Yarmouth Inventory of Existing
Antenna Sites and Possible Antenna Sites," as
currently amended. This map may be amended
by Town Meeting action.
2. Communication antennas, buildings, or towers
other than those for Personal Wireless Service
Facilities (i.e., those not defined in the Telecom-
munications Act of 1996) shall be allowed, by
Special Permit, only on sites shown on a map
entitled "Town of Yarmouth Inventory of Existing
Antenna Sites and Possible Antenna Sites," as
currently amended.
408.7.3 Co -location. If feasible and appropriate,
Personal Wireless Service Facilities shall be located on
existing structures, including but not limited to buildings,
water towers, existing Communications Facilities, utility
poles and towers, and related facilities, provided that such
installation preserves the character and integrity of those
structures. In particular, applicants are urged to consider
use of existing telephone and electric utility structures as
sites for one or more Personal Wireless Service Facili-
ties. The applicant shall have the burden of proving that
there are no existing structures upon which it feasible
to locate.
408.7.3.1 Licensed carriers shall share Personal
Wireless Service Facilities and sites where feasible and
appropriate, thereby reducing the number of Personal
Wireless Service Facilities that are stand-alone facilities.
All applicants shall demonstrate a reasonable good faith
effort to co -locate with other carriers. Such reasonable
good faith effort includes:
1. A survey of all existing structures that may be
feasible sites for co -locating Personal Wireless
Service facilities;
2. Contact with all the other licensed carriers for
commercial mobile radio services operating in the
County, and;
3. Sharing information necessary to determine if co -
location is feasible under the design configura-
tion most accommodating to co -location.
408.7.3.2 In the event that co -location is found to
be not feasible, a written statement of the reasons for the
infeasibility shall be submitted to the Board of Appeals.
The Board of Appeals may retain a technical expert in the
field of RF engineering to verify if co -location at the site is
not feasible or is feasible given the design configuration
most accommodating to co -location. The cost for such a
technical expert will be at the expense of the applicant.
The Board of Appeals may deny a Special Permit to an
applicant that has not demonstrated a reasonable good
faith effort to provide for co -location.
408.7.3.3 If the applicant does intend to co -locate
or to permit co -location, the Board of Appeals shall re-
quest drawings and studies, at the applicant's expense,
which show the ultimate appearance and operation of
the Personal Wireless Service Facility at full build -out.
408.7.4 Historic Buildings and Districts
1. Any Personal Wireless Service Facilities located
on or within an historic structure shall not alter
the character -defining features, distinctive con-
struction methods, or original historic. materials
of the building.
2. Any alteration made to an historic structure to
accommodate a Communications facility shall be
fully reversible.
3. Personal Wireless Service Facilities within the Old
King's Highway Regional Historic District shall be
concealed within or behind existing architectural
features, or shall be located so that they are not
discernable from public roads and viewing areas
within the district.
4. The siting of Communications Facilities which are
located in the Old King's Highway Regional His-
toric District require the additional approval of the
appropriate authority.
408.7.5 Scenic Landscapes and Vistas
1. Personal Wireless Service Facilities shall not be
located within open areas that are discernable
from public roads, recreational areas, or residen-
tial development.
2. Any Communications Facility that is located
within 300 feet of a scenic road, as designated
by the town, shall not exceed the height of veg-
etation at the proposed location. If the facility is
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located farther than. 300 feet from the scenic road,
the height regulations described in 408.7.6.1 shall
apply.
408.7.6 Dimensional Requirements. All Communi-
cations Facilities shall comply with the dimensional and
setback requirements of Bylaw section 203 (Intensity of
Use Regulations).
408.7.6.1 Height, General. Regardless of the type
of mount, Personal Wireless Service Facilities shall be no
higher than ten feet above the average height of build-
ings within 300 feet of the proposed facility. Personal
Wireless Service Facilities may locate on a building that
is legally non -conforming with respect to height, provided
that the facilities do not project above the existing build-
ing height.
408.7.6.2 Height, Ground -Mounted Facilities.
Ground -mounted Personal Wireless Service Facilities shall
not project higher than ten feet above the average build-
ing height or, if there are no buildings within 300 feet,
these facilities shall not project higher than ten feet above
the average tree canopy height, measured from ground
level (AGL). In no case may height exceed 200 feet above
ground level.
408.7.6.3 Height, Side- and Roof -Mounted Facili-
ties. Side- and roof -mounted Personal Wireless Service
Facilities shall not project more than ten feet (10') above
the height of an existing building nor project more than
ten feet above the height limit of the zoning district within
which the facility is located. Personal Wireless Service
Facilities may locate on a building that is legally non -con-
forming with respect to height, provided that the facilities
do not project above the existing building height.
408.7.6.4 Height, Existing Structures. New anten-
nas located on any of the following structures existing on
the effective date of this bylaw shall be exempt from the
height restrictions of this bylaw provided that there is no
increase in height of the existing structure as a result of
the installation of a Communications Facility: guyed tow-
ers, lattice towers, and monopoles.
408.7.6.5 Height, Existing Structures, (Utility). New
antennas located on any of the following existing struc-
tures shall be exempt from the height restrictions of this
bylaw provided that there is no more than a twenty foot
(20') increase in the height of the existing structure' as a
result of the installation of a Communications Facility:
electric transmission and distribution towers, water tow-
ers, telephone poles and similar existing utility structures.
This exemption shall not apply in the Old King's Highway
Regional Historic District, within 300 feet of the right-of-
way of any scenic roadway.
408.7.6.6 Microwave antennas exceeding 12 inches
in diameter on a roof or building -mounted facility shall
not exceed the height of the structure to which they are
attached, unless fully enclosed.
408.7.7 Parking Requirements. All Communications
Facilities must meet the parking and buffer requirements
of Bylaw section 301 (Parking and Loading Requirements).
408.7.8 Fall Zones. Communications towers,
whether free-standing or part of another structure or build-
ing, must be set back from all property lines by at least
the total height of the tower structure and its appurte-
nances.
408.7.9 Aesthetics.
408.7.9.1 Landscaping. Existing mature tree growth
and natural land forms on sites shall be preserved to the
maximum extent possible. Screening for sites buffers and
parking lots must meet the criteria outlined in section 301
Parking and Loading. In addition, the base of communi-
cation 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 communi-
cations towers would not be an issue, these requirements
may be reduced or waived by the Building Inspector upon
unanimous vote by the Site Plan Review Team.
408.7.10 Color and Camouflage
408.7.10.1 Color. Communications towers and an-
tennas shall maintain a light gray or light blue finish, un-
less otherwise required by the Board of Appeals. Com-
munication towers and/or antennas installed on an exist-
ing building or structure shall be camouflaged to match
the building or structure to which they are attached or
the background against which they are most commonly
seen.
408.7.10.2 Camouflage by Existing Buildings or
Structures: .
1. When a Communications Facility extends above
the roof height of a building on which it is
mounted, a reasonable good faith effort shall be
made to conceal the facility within or behind ex-
isting architectural features to limit its visibility
from public ways. Facilities mounted on a roof
shall be stepped back from the front facade in
order to limit their impact on the building's sil-
houette.
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2. Communications Facilities which are side
mounted shall blend with the existing building's
architecture and shall be painted or shielded with
material which is consistent with the design fea-
tures and materials of the building.
408.7.10.3 Camouflage by Vegetation
If Communications Facilities are not camouflaged
from public viewing areas by existing buildings or struc-
tures, they shall be surrounded by buffers of dense tree
growth and understory vegetation in all directions to cre-
ate an effective year-round visual buffer. Ground -mounted
Personal Wireless Service Facilities shall provide a veg-
etated buffer of sufficient height and depth to effectively
screen the facility. Trees and vegetation may be existing
on the subject property or installed as part- of the pro-
posed facility or a combination of both. The Board of
Appeals shall determine the types of trees and plant ma-
terials and depth of the needed buffer'based on site con-
ditions.
408.7.11 Lighting and Signage
1. Communications Facilities shall be lighted only if
required by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA). Lighting of equipment structures and any
other facilities on site shall be shielded from abut-
ting properties. There shall be total cutoff of all
light at the property lines of the parcel to be de-
veloped, and footcandle measurements at the
property line shall be 0.0 initial foot candles when
measured at grade.
2. Signs shall meet the design and display criteria
of Bylaw section 303.
3. All ground mounted Communications Facilities
shall be surrounded by a security barrier, where
appropriate and necessary.
408.7.12 Equipment Shelters
Equipment shelters for Communications Facilities
shall be designed consistent with one of the following
design standards:
1. Equipment shelters shall be located in under-
ground 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 Com-
mittee) shall determine the style of any fencing
and landscape buffer that is compatible with the
neighborhood.
408.7.13 Environmental Standards
408.7.13.1 The location of any Communications
Facility in or near wetlands is subject to the Wetlands
Protection Regulations of the Yarmouth Conservation
Commission.
408.7.13.2 The handling, storage, or disposal of
hazardous materials is subject to Yarmouth Board of
Health regulations and, when applicable, section 406 of
this Bylaw.
408.7.13.3 Ground -mounted equipment for Personal
Wireless Service Facilities shall not, during normal op-
eration, generate noise in excess of 50 db (non -continu-
ous) at the property line.
408.7.13.4 Roof -mounted or side -mounted equip-
ment for Personal Wireless Service Facilities shall not,
during normal operation, generate noise in excess of 50
db (non -continuous) at ground level at the base of the
building closest to the antenna.
408.7.14 Safety Standards
408.7.14.1 Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) Stan-
dards. All equipment proposed for a Communications
Facility shall be authorized per the FCC Guidelines for
Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radiofrequency
Radiation (FCC Guidelines).
408.8 Accessory Equipment Storage. Mobile or
immobile equipment not used in direct support of a Com-
munications Facility shall not be parked on site unless
repairs are being made to said facility
408.9 Leases. No Special Permit granted under
this section shall be effective for town -owned property
used for the construction of a Communication Facility
until a lease setting forth the particular terms, conditions,
and provisions have been executed by the applicant and
the Town of Yarmouth.
408.10 As -Built Plans. Within 60 days of comple-
tion of the initial construction and/or any additional con-
struction or reconstruction, the owner or franchisee of
any Communications Facility shall furnish 2 complete sets
of plans, drawn to scale and stamped by a Registered
Professional Land Surveyor, depicting the location of all
towers and appurtenant facilities.
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408.11 Inspection. At least every 24 months, all
communication towers shall be inspected by an expert
who is regularly involved in the maintenance, inspection,
and/or erection of communication towers. At a minimum,
this inspection shall be conducted in accordance with
the tower inspection check list provided in the Electron-
ics Industries Association (EIA) Standard 222, "Structural
Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Sup-
port Structures " and the State Building Code. A copy of
each such inspection record shall be provided to the
Building Inspector. The town may retain a technical ex-
pert in the field of RF engineering, at the expense of the
carrier, to verify the inspection report.
If, upon inspection, the communication tower fails
to comply with such codes and standards, and consti-
tutes a danger to persons or property, then upon notice
being provided to the owner of the communication tower,
the owner shall have thirty (30) days to bring such tower
into compliance with such standards. Failure to comply
may result in an order to remove such tower at the owner's
expense.
408.12 Abandonment or Discontinuation of Use.
408.12.1 At such time that a carrier plans to aban-
don or discontinue operation of a Communications Fa-
cility, such carrier will notify the Building Inspector by
certified U.S. mail of the proposed date of abandonment
or discontinuation of operations. Such notice shall be
given no less than 30 days prior to abandonment or dis-
continuation of operations. In the event that a licensed
carrier fails to give such notice, the Communications Fa-
cility shall be considered abandoned upon such discon-
tinuation of operations.
408.12.2 Upon abandonment or discontinuation of
use, the carrier shall physically remove the Communica-
tions Facility within 90 days from the date of abandon-
ment or discontinuation of use. "Physically remove" shall
include, but not be limited to:
1. Removal of antennas, mount, equipment shel-
ters and security barriers from the subject prop-
erty;
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 Communications
Facility to its natural condition, except that any
landscaping and grading shall remain in the af-
ter -condition.
408.12.3 If a carrier fails to remove a Communica-
tions Facility in accordance with this section of this By-
law, the Town shall have the authority to enter the subject
property and physically remove the facility. The Board of
Appeals may require the applicant to post a bond at the
time of construction to cover costs for the removal of the
Communications Facility in the event the Town must re-
move the facility.
2/3rds Vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 31.
On motion made by John Shannon, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recomended, to move Article 31 as printed in the war-
rant.
The vote on Article 31 carried unanimously.
7:59 P.M.
Approved Attorney General
August 4,
ARTICLE 32: To see if the Town will vote to appro-
priate for the purchase of lots Al 1 and D5 as shown on
Assessors' Map 16 located on Bayview Street, West
Yarmouth, for open space, recreation and parking pur-
poses and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to
borrow a sum of money under Massachusetts General
Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7(3); and that the Board of
Selectmen is authorized to take any other action neces-
sary to carry out this project.
2/3rds vote
(Petition)
Acting on Article 32.
On motion made by Bergen Von Doren, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee does not recom-
mend and the Selectmen recommended, to move Article
32 as printed in the warrant and to fund such article, au-
thorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, to borrow the sum of $225,000.00.
The vote on Article 32 carried by the requisite ma-
jority.
Yes - 134 No - 36
8:49 PM.
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ARTICLE 33: To see if the Town will vote to acquire
by purchase or eminent domain for drainage purposes
lots 21 and 22 as shown on a plan titled "Vineyard Vil-
lage, a Subdivision in Bass River, Yarmouth for Taylor
Homes, Inc., Scale 1" = 40' August 17, 1951, Chase,
Kelly and Sweetser Engineers and Surveyors" as recorded
in Plan Book 100, Page 69 at the Barnstable County Reg-
istry of Deeds and to fund such acquisition transfer the
sum of $10,000 from Article 14 of the 1996 ATM.
2/3rds vote
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 33.
On motion made by Richard deMello, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 33 as printed in the warrant.
Li -Cie -33 carried unanimously.
9:03 P.M.
ARTICLE 34: To see if the Town will vote to take by
eminent domain a parcel of property on Buck Island Road,
West Yarmouth for general municipal purposes as shown
as Lot 3 on a plan titled "Plan of Land in West Yarmouth,
Mass. for Verna Park Scale 1" = 40', Sept. 5, 1973, re-
vised October 31, 1973 Barnstable Survey Consultants,
Inc. West Yarmouth, Ma." recorded in Plan Book 279,
Page 7 and to fund such taking transfer and appropriate
from available funds the sum of $76.00.
2/3rds vote
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 34.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 34 as printed in the warrant
and to fund said acquisition, transfer the sum of $76.00
from Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting 1996.
The vote on Article 34 carried unanimously.
9:04 P.M.
ARTICLE 35: To see if the Town will vote to accept
the laying out, alteration or locating anew of Town ways
known as:
Plymouth Road
Dutchland Drive
Rhine Road
with boundaries and measurements as made and
reported by the Selectmen and filed with the Town Clerk,
and to authorize and instruct the Selectmen to purchase
or take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town, a pub-
lic easement of a Town Way in the land within the side-
lines of said layout, and to raise or transfer from available
funds and appropriate the sum of $2,650.00 for this pur-
pose.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 35.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 35 as printed in the warrant
and to fund such article, transfer from available funds and
appropriate the sum of $2,650.00.
The vote on Article 35 carried unanimously.
9:06 P.M.
ARTICLE 36: To see if the Town will vote to autho-
rize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by emi-
nent domain for improvements to Willow Street, West
Yarmouth the following:
a. Lot 4 containing 27,216 square feet for roadway,
drainage and multi -use path purposes.
b. Drainage easement containing 6,750 square feet.
The above lot and easement are as shown on plan
entitled: "Plan of Land in Yarmouth, Ma., being a division
of Lot 2 as show on L.C.C. 35030A prepared for Town of
Yarmouth, Scale 1"=40' August 3, 1995 revised August
14, 1995, June 6, 1996 and October 24, 1996 Eagle Sur-
veying & Engineering, Inc., 10 Seaboard Lane, Hyannis,
Ma. 02601" filed with the Court as Plan 35030B, and for
the purposes of this Article, transfer nine hundred and
one dollars ($901.00) from Article 27 of the 1993 Annual
Town Meeting.
2/3rds Vote
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 36.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 36 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 36 carried unanimously.
9:07 P.M.
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ARTICLE 37: To see if the Town will vote to accept
the following as gifts to the Town of Yarmouth intended
to be for the use of the Yarmouth Recreation Division and
Police Department:
1. Sailfish boat
2. Force 5 Sailboat
3. Laser Hull
4. Police Bicycle
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 37.
On motion made by Michael Stone, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 37 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 37 carried unanimously.
9:08 P.M.
ARTICLE 38: To see if the Town will vote to autho-
rize the Board of Selectmen to grant easements and con-
veyances to Commonwealth Electric Company:
1. To install and maintain a primary underground
electric system on Town owned property to ser-
vice the Laurence MacArthur Elementary School.
2. To allow the company to acquire existing utility
poles at Bayberry Hills Golf Course.
2/3rds Vote
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 38.
On motion made by John Howard, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 38 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 38 carried unanimously.
9:09 RM.
ARTICLE 39: To see if the Town will vote to accept
a portion of the railroad right-of-way owned by the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts in South Yarmouth shown
as Parcel A on a plan titled "Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts Railroad Land To Be Transferred to the Town of
Yarmouth, Scale 1"=100', November 18, 1997, Town of
Yarmouth, Engineering Department" or take any other
action relative thereto.
(Department of Public Works)
Acting on Article 39.
On motion made by George Allaire, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 39 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 39 carried unanimously.
9:14 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the
Annual Town Meeting.
The vote to adjourn carried unanimously.
9:14 PM.
AND, also, in the name of the Commonwealth you
are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting at-
tested 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 afore -
Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with
your doings thereon at the time and place of said meet-
ing. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of
Yarmouth, hereto affixed this third day of March in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred ninety eight.
John Howard, Chairman
Charlotte Striebel
Herbert Schnitzer
Maureen Rischitelli
Charles Hart
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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REPUBLICAN
Name of Candidate
State Primary
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
GOVERNOR
Argeo Paul Cellucci 336 228 175 182 128 155 1204
Joseph D. Malone 244 145 104 124 110 93 820
Write -In 1 1 1 0 3 0 6
Blanks 6 3 1 8 2 1 21
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Janet E. Jeghelian 275 168 123 127 111 103 908
Jane Maria Swift 271 178 135 155 117 130 986
Write -In 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
Blanks 41 31 23 31 14 16 155
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Brad Bailey 465 313 217 234 186 181 1596
Write -In 1 0 2 3 3 3 12
Blanks 121 64 62 77 54 65 443
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
SECRETARY OF STATE
Dale C. Jenkins, Jr. 446 303 209 224 182 175 1539
Write -In 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
Blank 141 74 72 89 60 73 509
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
TREASURER
Robert A. Maginn 446 301 206 229 179 174 1535
Write -In 0 0 2 0 3 0 5
Blanks 141 76 73 85 61 75 511
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
AUDITOR
Michael T. Duffy 438 296 211 222 179 174 1520
Write -In 0 0 2 2 0 0 4
Blanks 149 81 68 90 64 75 527
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 10th District
Eric V. Bleicken 428 290 214 233 186 184 1535
Write -In 1 0 0 1 1 1 4
Blanks 158 87 67 80 56 64 512
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
COUNCILLOR 1st District
Write -In 1 0 4 5 3 0 13
Blanks 586 377 277 309 240 249 2038
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
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REPUBLICAN
Name of Candidate Prec.1 Prec.2 • Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Cape & Islands District
Henri S. Rauschenbach 462 294 218 251 185 193 1603
Write -In 0 1 1 1 3 1 7
Blanks 125 82 62 62 55 55 441
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT 1st Barnstable District
Thomas N. George 505 316 238 256 197 1512
Write -fn 0 0 1 1 1 3
Blanks 82 61 42 57 45 287
Total 587 377 281 314 243 1802
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District
Write -In 15 15
Blanks 234 234
Total 249 249
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Cape & Islands District
Philip A. Rollins 485 319 227 266 199 205 1701
Write -In 3 0 2 0 3 0 8
Blanks 99 58 52 48 41 44 342
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
SHERIFF Barnstable County
James M. Cummings 481 317 219 245 188 193 1643
Write -In 2 3 6 5 6 2 24
Blanks 104 57 56 64 49 54 384
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
COUNTY COMMISSIONER Barnstable County
Write -In 3 0 4 8 2 0 17
Blanks 584 377 277 306 241 249 2034
Total 587 377 281 314 243 249 2051
DEMOCRAT
Name of Candidate Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
GOVERNOR
Brian J. Donnelly 105 87 65 108 69 79 513
Scott Harshbarger 294 235 183 207 195 167 1281
Patricia McGovern 127 90 80 80 80 101 558
Write -In 2 0 1 1 5 2 11
Blanks 5 0 7 3 4 5 24
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Dorothy A. Kelly Gay 219 175 146 160 143 148 991
Warren E. Tolman 223 176 141 195 171 141 1047
Write -In 0 0 .1 0 2 0 3
Blanks 91 61 48 44 37 65 346
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
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DEMOCRAT
Name of Candidate Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Lois G. Pines 302 190 163 168 169 184 1176
Thomas F. Reilly 204 219 167 224 173 161 1148
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Blanks 27 3 6 7 11 8 62
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
SECRETARY OF STATE
William Francis Galvin 401 349 273 330 293 289 1935
Write -In 1 1 1 0 0 2 5
Blanks 131 62 62 69 60 63 447
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
TREASURER
Shannon P. O'Brien 391 336 269 323 291 281 1891
Write -In 1 2 0 0 1 0 4
Blanks 141 74 67 • 76 61 73 492
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
AUDITOR
A. Joseph DeNucci 387 333 273 327 291 283 1894
Write -In 2 2 0 1 1 1 7
Blanks 144 77 63 71 61 70 486
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 10th District
William D. Delahunt 455 367 295 350 302 307 2076
Write -In 3 0 1 0 1 2 7
Blanks 75 45 40 49 50 45 304
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
COUNCILLOR 1st District
David F. Constantine 232 239 179 226 212 174 1262
J. Mark Treadup 131 80 83 92 77 95 558
Write -In 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Blanks 169 93 74 81 64 85 566
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Cape & Islands District
Edward D. Lamperti 331 298 237 286 265 253 1670
Write -In 2 0 0 1 2 1 6
Blanks 200 114 99 112 86 100 711
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT 1st Barnstable District
Write -In 6 3 4 0 4 17
Blanks 527 409 332 399 349 2016
Total 533 412 336 399 353 2033
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Barnsstable,Dukes & Nantucket District
Eric T. Turkington 262 262
Write -In 1 1
Blanks 91 91
Total 354 354
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DEMOCRAT
Name of Candidate Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Cape & Islands District
Kevin D. Callahan 363 321 259 300 279 270 1792
Write -In 5 0 4 2 3 2 16
Blanks 165 91 73 97 71 82 579
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
SHERIFF Barnstable County
Thomas S. Cahir 221 204 185 223 194 144 1171
John Klimm 273 189 129 157 137 183 • 1068
Write -In 4 1 4 2 0 3 14
Blanks 35 18 18 17 22 24 134
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
COUNTY COMMISSIONER Barnstable County
Robert A. O'Leary 395 336 260 314 278 260 1843
Write -In 1 2 1 0 1 2 7
Blanks 137 74 75 85 74 92 537
Total 533 412 336 399 353 354 2387
REFORM
Name of Candidate
Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
GOVERNOR
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SECRETARY OF STATE
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TREASURER
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AUDITOR
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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REFORM
Name of Candidate Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 10th District
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
COUNCILLOR 1st District
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Cape & Islands District
Write In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT 1st Barnstable District
Write -In 0' 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0, 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Barnstable,Dukes & Nantucket District
Write -In 0 0
Blanks 0 0
Total 0 0
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Cape & Islands District
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SHERIFF Barnstable County
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
COUNTY COMMISSIONER Barnstable County
Write -In 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blanks 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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State Primary
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
SEF2T MBeCTI2 , 1998
Name of Candidate Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Cellucci and Swift 1492 1143 765 877 816 751 5844
Harshbarger and Tolman 990 804 576 669 630 601 4270
Cook and Israel 30 30 14 21 26 20 141
Write-In 2 5 1 1 1 1 11
Blanks . 36 26 19 20 35 21 157
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Brad Bailey 1162 907 557 635 583 568 4412
Thomas F Reilly 1270 1015 760 895 847 769 5556
Write -In 2 0 1 1 1 1 6
Blanks 116 86 57 57 77 56 449
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
SECRETARY OF STATE
William Francis Galvin 1360 1109 784 946 886 816 5901
Dale C. Jenkins, Jr. 922 706 435 483 440 419 3405
David L. Atkinson 137 81 85 90 105 85 583
Write -In 1 0 1 0 0 1 3
Blanks 130 112 70 69 77 73 531
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
TREASURER
Bob Maginn 1194 914 561 627 566 539 4401
Shannon P. O'Brien 1188 970 729 858 821 762 5328
Merton B. Baker 47 33 22 44 45 35 226
Write -In 1 1 1 0 1 1 5
Blanks 120 90 62 59 75 57 463
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
AUDITOR
A. Joseph DeNucci 1144 958 703 843 822 753 5223
Michael T. Duffy 1125 867 533 596 522 499 4142
Carla A. Howell 126 83 68 80 90 69 516
Write -In 1 1 0 0 1 1 4
Blanks 154 99 71 69 73 72 538
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 10th District
William D. Delahunt 1508 1194 852 986 960 850 6350
Eric V. Bleicken 973 763 492 552 510 494 3784
Write -In 2 0 1 1 0 2 6
Blanks 67 51 30 49 38 48 283
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
COUNCILLOR 1st District
David F Constantine 1629 1307 935 1090 1030 941 • 6932
Write -In 18 13 9 8 11 7 66
Blanks 903 688 431 490 467 446 3425
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
81
Name of Candidate Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Cape & Islands District
Henri S. Rauschenbach 1651 1240- • 804 923 867 798 6283
Edward D. Lamperti 795 669' 512 597 564 535 3672
Write -In 1 2 2 3 1 2 11
Blanks 103 97 57 65 76 59 457
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT 1st Barnstable District
Thomas N. George 1815 1329 881 1024 1004 6053
Barbara Bird 607 523 416 481 415 2442
Write -In 4 23 0 2 0 29
Blanks 124 133 78 81 89 505
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 9029
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District
Eric T. Turkington 964 964
Write -In 18 18
Blanks 412 412
Total 1394 1394
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Cape & Islands District
Philip A. Rollins 1561 1123 770 806 816 783 5859
Kevin D. Callahan 923 822 567 743 657 578 4290
Write -In 3 2 1 0 0 2 8
Blanks 63 61 37 39 35 31 266
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
SHERIFF Barnstable County
Thomas S. Cahir 882 815 599 691 636 592 4215
James M. Cummings 1597 1134 740 860 833 772 5936
Write -In 2 0 2 0 0 2 6
Blanks 69 59 34 37 39 28 266
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
COUNTY COMMISSIONER Barnstable County
Robert A. O'Leary 1720 1355 975 1095 1055 942 7142
Write -In 19 9 9 10 10 9 66
Blanks 811 644 391 483 443 443 3215
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
BARNSTABLE ASSEMBLY DELEGATE Yarmouth
Charlotte B. Striebel 1825 1472 1015 1160 1080 959 7511
Write -In 12 7 10 9 6 7 51
Blanks 713 529 350 419 422 428 2861
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
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Prec.1 Prec.2 Prec.3 Prec.4 Prec.5 Prec.6 Total
QUESTION 1 — PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Yes 1461 • 1242 •- 811 1011 943 848 6316
No 885 626 410 430 448 418 3217
Blanks 204 140 154 147 117 128 890
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
QUESTION 2 — LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Yes 1671 1320 860 1059 986 904 6800
No 737 574 439 452 447 406 3055
Blanks 142 114 76 77 75 84 568
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
QUESTION 3 — LAW PROPOSED BY AN INITIATIVE PETITION
Yes 2139 1650 1076 1242 1166 1093 8366
No 264 254 228 245 262 223 1476
Blanks 147 104 71 101 80 78 581
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
QUESTION 4 — REFERENDUM ON AN EXISTING LAW
Yes 1488 1200 804 966 871 871 6200
.No 952 728 525 577 574 459 3815
Blanks 110 80 46 45 63 64 408
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
QUESTION 5 — ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CAPE COD OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Yes 1508 1070 683 771 667 697 5396
No 962 866 653 770 794 654 4699
Blanks 80 72 39 47 47 43 328
Total 2550 2008 1375 1588 1508 1394 10,423
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Annual Report of the Old King's
Highway Regional Historic
District Committee
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
November 24, 1998
Barnstable, ss.
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth in the County
of Barnstable:
Greetings:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said Town who reside in the Old King's High-
way Regional Historic District and are qualified to vote in
election and in town affairs, to meet at the Yarmouth Port
Fire Station #2 Meeting Room, in said Town of Yarmouth
on Tuesday, the twenty-fourth of November next 1998 at
6:30 P.M. to 7:00 RM., then and there to act on the fol-
lowing 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 6:30 RM., then and
there to act on the following business:
2. Other motions or resolutions from the floor.
Polls opened at 6:30 P.M. for the election of one
member of the Old King's Highway Regional Historic Dis-
trict Committee for a term of four years.
The meeting of the Old King's Highway Regional
Historic District Committee came to order at 7:00 RM.
November 24, 1998 at the Yarmouth Port Fire Station #2
in Yarmouth Port with Selectman Charles Hart presiding
as moderator, reading the official warrant and returning
of service in the presence of George F. Barabe, Town
Clerk.
The polls closed at 7:00 P.M. The results of the bal-
loting were announced by George F. Barabe, Town Clerk,
there were 12 write-in ballots for the following:
Albert Gray, III
12
There being no other motions or resolutions from
the floor this meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
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 and the
Yarmouth Port Post Office; also by publication in the
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Yarmouth Sun at least fourteen days before the time of
holding said meeting as aforesaid. Hereof, fail not, and
make return of this warrant with you doings thereon at
the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands
and seal of the Town of Yarmouth, hereto affixed this
twenty eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and ninety seven.
Board of Selectmen
Town of Yarmouth
John Howard, Chairman
Herbert Schnitzer
Charlotte Striebel
Charles Hart
Jerome Sullivan
Special Town Meeting Warrant
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
December 1, 1998
To the Constable of the Town of Yarmouth
Barnstable, ss.
Greetings,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts you are hereby directed to notify and warn the in-
habitants of said town qualified to vote in elections and
in Town affairs to meet at the Mattacheese Middle School
in said Town of Yarmouth on the first day of December
1998at 7:00 p.m. then and there to act on the following
articles:
Special Town Meeting came to order at 7:02 P.M. in
the Mattacheese Middle School, Higgins Crowell Road,
West Yarmouth, MA on December 1, 1998, with Thomas
N. George, Moderator, presiding.
The moderator counted 100 Plus.
The moderator read the warrant.
The following tellers were sworn by the moderator:
James Quirk, Jr., Head Teller
Richard Neitz
Arthur Connelly
Donald J. Sullivan
ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the Land Use and Growth Management Element of the
Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan under the provisions of
Chapter 716, Section 9 of the Acts of 1989 or take any
other action relative thereto.
(Planning Board - Local Planning Committee)
Acting on Article 1.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin,. and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee deferred to the Plan-
ning Board and the Board of Selectmen and Planning
Board recommended, to move Article 1 as printed in the
warrant.
The vote on Article 1 carried unanimously.
7:13 P.M.
ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to approve
the Cape Light Compact Energy Efficiency Plan and the
Compact's submission of the Energy Efficiency Plan, a
copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk, on the Town's
behalf to the Department of Telecommunications and
Energy, and to authorize the Selectmen to approve such
amendments or revisions to said Energy Plan as they may
deem necessary or advisable for the Town or to take any
other action relative thereto.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 2.
On motion made by Charlotte Striebel, and duly
seconded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen
recommended, to move Article 2 as printed in the war-
rant.
ity.
The vote on Article 2 carried by the requisite major -
7:32 P.M.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to accept
Chapter 40, Section 8G of the Massachusetts General
Laws and further authorize the Board of Selectmen to
enter into an agreement with the Town of Barnstable for
law enforcement mutual aid.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 3.
On motion made by Peter Carnes, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 3 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 3 carried unanimously.
7:35 P.M.
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ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to accept
the following gifts as authorized by the Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 44:
a. Two Cape Cod Knockabout Sailboats
b. One Memorial Bench at Bay View Beach
c. One Brother Electric Typewriter
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 4.
On motion made by Charles Hart, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 4 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 4 carried unanimously.
7:36 P.M.
ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to amend
Article 33 of the 1998 Annual Town Meeting, an article to
acquire two parcels of property on Nantucket Avenue by
changing lot 22 to lot 20.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 5.
On motion made by Jerome Sullivan, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 5 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 5 carried unanimously.
7:37 P.M.
ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to revise
the 203.5 Table of Dimensional Requirements by adding
a new row for the Adult Entertainment District (AED) as
follows:
203.5 Table of Dimensional Reauirements (A)
Minimum Minimum
Zoning or Lot Size Frontage
Overlay in Sq. Ft. in feet
District (B,C,N) (F,G)
Minimum Yard in feet
(D,E)
Front Side
(9
AED 40000 100 30
2/3 Vote
Maximum
Building
Rear Coverage
(%)
10 30 (P)
(Planning Board)
Due to a conflict with Article 6, Thomas George
turned the moderator's seat over to the Town Clerk,
George Barabe.
Acting on Article 6.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 6 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 6 carried unanimously.
7:40 P.M.
- ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to revise
footnote P in Zoning Bylaw section 203.5 by adding the
following new sentence:
In no case will the maximum building coverage ex-
ceed 35% of the total lot area nor total impervious lot
coverage exceed 70% of the total lot area when an ap-
proved artificial recharge system for stormwater runoff
has been provided.
2/3 vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 7.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 7 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 7 carried unanimously.
7:42 P.M.
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to make
the following changes to Zoning Bylaw as it deals with Signs:
1. add the following new definition to the section
500 definitions:
Public Service Sign - A sign erected to acknowl-
edge the providers of a public service, to pro-
mote a public service activity, or to acknowledge
a donation for public use.
2. add the following new subsection:
303.3.2.3 Public Service Signs. Signs erected to
acknowledge the providers of a public service,
to acknowledge a donation, or to promote a pub-
lic service activity (e.g., Neighborhood Crime
Watch) will be limited to a maximum size of 432
square inches. Benches donated to the town to
serve at bus stops on Town or Regional Trans-
portation Authority bus routes may have one ac-
knowledgment to the donor (Donated by
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or a memoriam (In Memory of ) on the
back of the bench, facing away from the street,
not to exceed 5-1/2 inches in height nor 8-1/2
inches in width. Benches must be approved by
the Town for use. Only one sign per site, or per
bench, will be allowed. A permit is required but
no fee will be charged.
3. replace section 303.5.2, Subdivisions, in its en-
tirety with the following new text:
303.5.2 Subdivisions. Subdivision signs shall not
be larger than twelve (12) square feet and shall
conform to all the requirements set forth for signs
in B1, B2, and B3 zoning districts, except that
subdivision signs may, with Yarmouth DPW ap-
proval, be located within a road layout. A permit
and fee is required, but no annual fees will be
charged for subdivision signs.
2/3 Vote
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 8.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and the Finance
Committee and Selectmen deferred to the Planning and
the Planning Board recommended, to move Article 8 as
printed in the warrant with the following amendment:
Change the second sentence to read: "Benches
donated to the town to serve at bus stops on Town or
Regional Transportation Authority bus routes, or for other
town uses, may have one acknowledgment to the donor
(Donated by ) or a memoriam (In Memory of
on the front of the bench, on one slat.
And add as third and fourth sentences: "The ac-
knowledgment may not exceed the length of one back
slat, nor exceed 216 square inches in area. Lettering is
not to exceed 2 inches in height."
The vote on Article 8 carried unanimously.
7:46 P.M.
To see if the Town will vote to make the following
changes to Zoning Bylaw as it deals with Signs:
1. Add the following ne definition to the section 500
definitions:
Public Service Sign - A sign erected to acknowl-
edge the providers of a public service, to
promote a public service activity, or to acknowl-
edge a donation for public use.
2. Add the following new subsection: The vote on Article 9 carried unanimously.
303.3.2.3 Public Service Signs. Signs erected to
acknowledge the providers of a public
service, to acknowledge a donation, or to pro-
mote a public service activity (e.g.,
Neighborhood Crime Watch) will be limited to a
maximum size of 432 square inches.
Benches donated to the town to serve at bus
stops on Town or Regional Transportation
Authority bus routes, or for other town uses, may
have one acknowledgment to the donor
(Donated by ) or a memoriam (In Memory
of ) on the front of the bench, on one slat.
The acknowledgment may not exceed the length
of one back slat, nor exceed 216 square inches
in area. Lettering is not to exceed 2 inches in
height. Benches must be approved by the Town
for use. Only one sign per site, or per bench, will
be allowed. A permit is required but no fee will
be charged.
3. Replace section 303.5.2, Subdivisions, in its en-
tirety with the following new text:
303.5.2 Subdivisions. Subdivision signs shall not
be larger than twelve (12) square feet and
shall conform to all the requirements set forth for
signs in B1, B2, and B3 zoning districts,
except that subdivision signs may, with Yarmouth
DPW approval, be located within a road
layout. A permit and fee is required, but no an-
nual fees will be charged for subdivision
signs.
ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to revise
Zoning Bylaw section 301.2, Applicability, by adding the
following new sentence:
The addition of one or more drive-in/drive-through
windows shall be considered an expansion of use and
will require compliance with the requirements of this sec-
tion.
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 9.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded, and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board recommended, to move Ar-
ticle 9 as printed in the warrant with the following revi-
sion: Instead of adding a new sentence to the end of para-
graph 301.2, add the words, "Nor may one or more drive-
In/Drive-through windows be added," to the first sentence
of 301.2, after the words "parking demand."
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7:47 P.M.
ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to revise
Zoning Bylaw section 103.3.3 by replacing the third sen-
tence in its entirety with the following new text:
The Site Plan Review Team shall consist of a repre-
sentative of the Building Division, the Planning Division,
the Water Division, the Health Division, the Engineering
Division, the Fire Department, and may, when deemed
necessary, include the Economic Development Coordi-
nator, a representative from the Conservation Commis-
sion, and a representative from the Police Department.
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 10.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded, and the Finance Committee deferred to the Board
of Selectmen and the Selectmen recommended, to move
Article 10 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 10 carried unanimously.
7:51 P.M.
ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to revise
Zoning Bylaw section 103.3.4, Plans, by replacing the
text in its entirety with the following new text:
103.3.4 Plans submitted under this section shall
show the location and dimension of the lot, the exact lo-
cation and size of any existing or proposed building,
streets, and ways adjacent to the lot, existing and pro-
posed topography, drives, parking, landscaping, park or
recreation areas, the use of structures and land, screen-
ing, water, sanitary sewerage systems, storm drainage
systems, zone lines, and easements. Such plans are to
be prepared, except in the case of one or two-family
dwellings, by a registered architect or engineer if such
buildings contain thirty-five thousand (35,000) cubic feet
or more of space, as defined in 231 CMR 2.02 (c). Eleva-
tion plans and architectural drawings of any proposed
new buildings, or of any substantial reconstruction of
buildings, are required, when applicable, for review by
the Design Review Representative.
(Planning Board)
Acting on Article 11.
On motion made by Brad Goodwin, and duly sec-
onded, and the Finance Committee and Selectmen de-
ferred to the Planning Board and the Planning Board rec-
ommended, to move Article 11 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 11 carried unanimously.
7:53 P.M.
ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds and appropriate a sum of money to,
pay bills of prior years as provided by Chapter 44, Sec-
tion 64 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 12.
On motion made by Roy Morton, and duly seconded
and the Finance Committee and Selectmen recom-
mended, to move that the town vote to transfer from avail-
able funds and appropriate the sum of $5,230.71 to pay
bills of prior years as provided by Chapter 44, Section 64
of the Massachusetts General Laws.
The vote on Article 12.carried unanimously.
7:54 RM.
ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to modify
Chapter 83 of the Yarmouth Town code - Sealer of Weights
and Measures Fees by changing and adding the follow-
ing items.
a. Vehicle tank gravity from $20 to $30
b. Scales from 100 to 5,000 lbs from $30 to $35
c. Scales from 10 to 100 lbs to from $10 to $15
d. Scales under 10 lbs from $8 to $10
e. Gasoline Pumps from $15 to $20
f. Scanning Fees
Fewer than four terminals - $75.00
Four to eleven terminals - $150
Twelve or more terminals - $250
(Building Division)
Acting on Article 13.
On motion made by Richard Graham, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 13 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 13 carried unanimously.
7:56 P.M.
ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds the sum of $102,597 to be placed in
the Stabilization Account to return a portion of the funds
transferred under Article 23 of the 1998 Annual Town
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Meeting which created the Fire Reserve Fund.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 14.
On motion made by Dennis Brown, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 14 as printed in the warrant.
The vote on Article 14 carried unanimously.
7:58 RM.
ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to transfer
from available funds the sum of $125,078.64 to the Fire
Reserve Fund.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 15.
On motion made by Dennis Brown, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move Article 15 as printed in the warrant.
jority.
The vote on Article 15 carried by the requisite ma -
8:07 RM.
ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to appro-
priate a sum of money for the purpose of financing the
following water pollution abatement facility projects: re-
pair, replacement and/or upgrade of septic systems, pur-
suant to agreements with the Board of Health and resi-
dential property owners, including without limitation all
costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of
the General Laws; to determine whether this appropria-
tion shall be raised by borrowing from the Massachu-
setts Water Pollution Abatement Trust or otherwise; or to
take any other action relative thereto.
(Board of Selectmen)
Acting on Article 16.
On motion made by Edward Fettes, and duly sec-
onded and the Finance Committee and Selectmen rec-
ommended, to move that the town vote that $200,000 is
appropriated for the purpose of financing the following
water pollution abatement facility projects: repair, replace-
ment and/or upgrade of septic systems, pursuant to
agreements between the Board of Health and residential
property owners, including without limitation all costs
thereof as defined in section 1 of Chapter 29C of the
Massachusetts General Laws and to meet this appro-
priation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen is authorized to borrow $200,000 and issue
bonds or notes therefor under the Massachussetts Gen-
eral Laws, Chapter 111, Section 127B 1/2 and/or Chap-
ter 29C of the Massachusetts General Laws and that
project and financing costs shall be repaid by the prop-
erty owners, in accordance with those agreements, but
such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the
Town and that the Treasurer with the approval of the Board
of Selectmen is authorized to borrow all or a portion of
such amount from the Massachussetts Water Pollution
Abatement Trust established pursuant to Chapter 29C
and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agree-
ment and/or security agreement with the trust and other-
wise contract with the trust and the Department of Envi-
ronmental Protection with respect to such loan and for
any federal or state aid available for the projects or for
the financing thereof and that the Board of Selectmen,
Board of Public Works or other appropriate local body or
official is authorized to enter into a project regulatory
agreement with the Department of Environmental Pro-
tection, to expend all funds available for the projects and
to take any other action necessary to carry out the
projects.
The vote on Article 16 carried unanimously.
8:15 P.M.
On motion made and duly seconded to adjourn the
Special Town Meeting.
The vote on the adjournment carried unanimously.
8:15 RM.
And also in the name of the Commonwealth you
are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting at-
tested copies thereof at four public places, one on the
North Side of town and three on the South Side, also by
publication in the Yarmouth Register, at least fourteen (14)
days before the time of holding said meeting aforesaid.
Hereof, fail not, and make return of this Warrant with
your doings thereon at the time and place of said meet-
ing. Given under our hands and the seal of the Town of
Yarmouth, hereto affixed this twentieth day of October in
the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety
eight.
John Howard, Chairman
Charlotte Striebel
Herbert Schnitzer
Charles Hart
Jerome Sullivan
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Report of the Community
Development Department
The Community Development Department is
headed by David Kellogg, Director of Community Devel-
opment. Following this report are those of the divisions,
and the boards and committees served by our eight staff
members.
Report of the Planning Division
The Yarmouth Planning Division continued its busy
schedule in 1998. David Kellogg serving as Town Plan-
ner supervised the Division. Terry Sylvia served as Assis-
tant Town Planner and Jeanne Bullock as Administrative
Assistant for the Division.
Planning Staff continued to provide technical sup-
port to the Planning Board, Fair Housing Committee, and
the Growth Policy Advisory Council. Staff also continued
to assist other town boards, and committees such as the
Route 28 Task Force, Historic Commission, and the Old
Kings Highway Historic District Commission.
Throughout the calendar year the Town Planner was
assigned the responsibility of coordinating the produc-
tion of the Town Comprehensive Plan. The Assistant Town
Planner continued to serve as Planning's designee on the
Site Plan Revidw Team and its vice-chairman.
The continuing development of the Yarmouth Com-
prehensive Plan took large blocks of staff time during
1998. Three chapters were presented to Town Meetings,
Affordable Housing in February, Wetlands in April, and
Land Use/Growth Management in December. All were
approved, increasing the number prepared and/or en-
dorsed to 11 of the 18 in the overall work program.
The following chapters have been prepared and put
into use as reference documents, Introduction, Outreach
Program, Population Study, the Economic Development -
Inventory, and the Inter -Municipal Coordination Section.
In addition to the three chapters mentioned above as
endorsed, three others have been adopted by Town Meet-
ing and are in general use, Recreation and Open Space,
Coastal Resources and Water Resources.
It is expected that at least three more elements will
be presented to various Town Meetings in 1999, prob-
ably Wildlife and Plant Habitat, Transportation, and Eco-
nomic Development. Yarmouth is the only town of the 15
on the Cape to use this incremental approach, but it has
been very successful here.
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During the year the Planning Board (the Local Plan-
ning Committee) continued to work closely and coop-
eratively with the Growth Policy Advisory Council on the
presentation of the Plan. A Joint Steering Sub -Commit-
tee was formed to guide the development and adoption
of the Land Use and Growth Management chapter, that
was made up of one representative each from Planning
Board, Growth Policy Advisory Council, Yarmouth Eco-
nomic Revitalization Committee, and the Route 28 Task
Force.
Zoning by-law amendments were prepared and pre-
sented to each of the three Town Meetings mentioned.
Two were proposed to Special Town Meeting in Febru-
ary, four to Annual Town Meeting in April, and six to Spe-
cial Town Meeting in December. All twelve were adopted!
Route 28 Task Force presented four other zoning articles
to Annual Town Meeting, two of these passed as well.
Staff continued to advise, and guide the general
public as to inquiries. These were received mostly from
private individuals. We also answered additional inquir-
ies received over the telephone. These various requests
are received daily on a wide range of subject matter.
Report of the Planning Board
Over the past year, the Planning Board has held 42
business and workshop meetings. Officers of the Board
through August of 1998 were: Gloria Smith, Chairperson;
John Shannon, Vice -Chairperson; and Brad Goodwin,
Clerk. In September, Mr. Shannon was appointed as Chair-
person, Mr. Goodwin as Vice -Chairperson, and Mr.
Marasco, Clerk.
Mr. Morton Berlan left the Board in January, 1998.
The vacant Planning Board position was filled by Mr.
James Saben.
At the Special Town Meeting in February, 1998, the
Board sponsored 1 Zoning Bylaw revision and presented
the Affordable Housing chapter of the Yarmouth Com-
prehensive Plan for approval. For the Annual Town Meet-
ing in April, 1998, the Board sponsored 9 Zoning Bylaw
articles, as well as 1 article to adopt the Wetlands chap-
ter of the Comprehensive Plan. At the Special Town Meet-
ing in December, 1998, the Board sponsored 7 zoning
articles and the Land Use and Growth Management ele-
ment of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Board continues to act as the Town's
Local Planning Committee under the Cape Cod Com-
mission Act and remains active in the preparation of a
local Comprehensive Plan.
1999.
Members look forward to another active year in
Respectfully submitted,
John Shannon, Chairperson
Brad Goodwin, Vice -Chairperson
William Marasco, Clerk
Gloria Smith
Evelyn Hayes
Jack McCormack
James Saben
Morton Berlan, Former Member
Report of the Fair Housing
Committee
Yarmouth Fair Housing Committee is responsible
for the oversight and coordination of initiatives and
projects that will increase both the availability of, and the
access to, affordable housing in Yarmouth. To this end
the Committee continues to work closely with the Plan-
ning Board, the Yarmouth Housing Authority, and Habitat
for Humanity. Representatives from both the Planning
Board and the Housing Authority sit on our Committee,
and one of our members is a permanent volunteer with
Habitat and a former member of their Board of Directors.
ACTIVITIES:
I. During the past year the Fair Housing Committee
was able to assist homeowners at German Hill and
Setucket Pines in various ways. In one instance, we were
instrumental in getting financial aid from the Housing
Assistance Corporation for a temporarily disabled and
laid -off homeowner at German Hill; in other situations,
we helped with the re -sale of homes; and in one case,
assisted an owner who was forced to temporarily rent
out her unit for health reasons.
We have been working, for more than three years,
with the Town Administrator, in his efforts to get satisfac-
tion from the contractor of Setucket Pines, who did sub-
par work on some of the homes. We were able to assist
Mr. Lawton through research and through personal con-
tact with the aggrieved homeowners. This continues to
be an ongoing problem, to be resolved, we hope, within
the next year.
II. A sub -committee of Fair Housing worked with
the Town Planner on the Affordable Housing Element of
the Comprehensive Plan, which was passed unanimously
by voice vote by Special Town Meeting last February. Prior
to Town Meeting, members of the Committee appeared
twice on local TV programs and participated in the man-
datory Public Hearing.
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According to the Mass. Department of Housing
and Community Development, Yarmouth has a total of
277 units of affordable housing: 25 Homeowner Re-Hab
units; 8 Chapter 689 (teen mother) units; 37 HOP (Ger-
man Hill) units; 2 Home Rental Assistance (fuel) units; 40
Chapter 667 (Elderly) units; 15 LIP (Setucket Pines) units;
150 Section 8 (Federal subsidy) units. The 277 total is
2.4% of the total housing stock in Yarmouth. A 10% goal
is prescribed by State law for each municipality. The Fair
Housing Committee has been, for a long time, working
with Habitat to persuade the State to include the Habitat
homes (of which Yarmouth has two) in the affordable in-
ventory.
III. Probably the Committee's major accomplishment
of the past year was applying for and receiving $29,000
in HUD, or Community Development Block Grant home
repair and re-hab funds for some six Yarmouth income -
eligible homeowners. We contracted with the Housing As-
sistance Corporation for a further grant in order to con-
tinue this same program next year. We want to sustain
the program and will continue to seek out ways to do so;
we have renewed our contract with HAC for the coming
year. Incidentally, Habitat worked with us on the home
re-habs, thus enabling us to do more than we had origi-
nally planned.
IV. The FHC chairman continues to represent
Yarmouth on the County HOME Consortium Advisory
Council. During the past year, 12 Yarmouth households
received HOME funds: one homeowner for re-hab, and
eleven first-time home buyers for down payment/closing
costs assistance. There were no applications for devel-
opment projects from Yarmouth.
V. The Fair Housing Committee met 25 times in 1998
and met with the Selectmen once. The Committee also
met once with the Town Administrator; twice with mem-
bers of the Housing Authority and its new director, Cathy
Bowmar; and twice with Pat Fiero of HAC.
VI. A sub -committee reviewed three of the six homes
being re-habbed. The Chairman attended a Community
Land Trust seminar, sponsored by the Lower Cape Cod
Community Development Council, last November in
Eastham. In addition, the FHC continued to serve as the
Town's Housing Partnership Committee while dealing with
various state agencies. No complaints of discrimination
were brought before the FHC in 1998.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Committee wishes to thank the following town
officials and staff members for their support and assis-
tance during 1998:
David H. Kellogg, Town Planner
Terry N. Sylvia, Assistant Town Planner
Peter Bryanton, HUD Coordinator
Jeanne Bullock, Administrative Assistant
Mary Ellen Hautanen, Committee Secretary
Robert C. Lawton, Jr., Town Administrator
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Monroe, Chairman
Gwendolyn Gilbert, Vice Chairman*
Patricia Sinclair, Historian
Charles Bergstrom
Alice Bonacci
Robert Pike
Peter White
Gloria Smith, Planning Board Representative
Madeline Manchuk resigned Oct. 1998
*also Representative from the Yarmouth Housing Authority
Report of the Growth Policy
Advisory Council
The Growth Policy Advisory Council (GPAC) con-
tinued outreach activities for the Town of Yarmouth Local
Comprehensive Plan in 1998, as has been its practice
since commencement of the planning process. 1998 saw
the focus on a particularly important part of the Plan, the
Land Use & Growth Management section, very much the
central core of the whole rationale for planning in the first
place.
A subcommittee consisting of members of the Plan-
ning Board, the Economic Revitalization Committee,
Route 28 Task Force, and GPAC, as well as staff from the
Planning Department, did some very worthwhile and in-
formative work by identifying some 30 key issues relat-
ing to current and future land use in the Town. Their work
was thorough enough that the Land Use & Growth Man-
agement section was passed unanimously at Town Meet-
ing in December. This means only, however, that these
30 or so land use issues have been identified; they will
need to be kept before the citizenry, evaluated, and de-
cided upon for definitive action in the future. In many
cases, these decisions will determine quite literally how
the Town of Yarmouth is to appear in the years to come.
The subcommittee approach has also been adopted
for other key elements, including Economic Development
and Transportation. Their results will appear in coming,
for Town Meeting action sometime in 1999.
To reiterate a point made before, the Local Com-
prehensive Plan for Yarmouth is being developed essen-
tially one piece at a time, with emphasis on ample oppor-
tunity for public outreach and comment. This approach
has served the Town well, as approximately 75% of the
Plan is complete, with only about 18 months remaining
for completion and final adoption at a Town Meeting in
2000. While considerable work will have gone into the
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plan by that time, in a sense this only means the work
has yet to begin — many important issues will have been
identified by that time, but the need for actually deciding
upon them should be a part of the Town agenda for many
years to come. Concern will shift from "development of
the Plan" to "implementation of the Plan."
With that being the case, the thoughts, comments,
and suggestions of the public are always invited, not only
during the various public hearings and outreach sessions,
but also at other times at the Planning Department office.
Further information and documents are also available
there. In addition, GPAC always welcomes new mem-
bers wishing to bring energetic interest in the future of
the Town, or prior community experience, to the bimonthly
GPAC meetings.
Much appreciation is owed to those who have
backed up their genuine interest in the future of the Town
with their dedicated hours of solid work:
Harris Contos, Chairman
Alice Bonacci
Evelyn Hayes
Bibe Schnitzer
Art Nedley
Peter Ward
Nancy Curley
Priscilla Gregory, Alternate
Charles Hart, Board of Selectmen
Staff
David H. Kellogg, Town Planner
Jeanne Bullock (Planning Dept.)
Martha Hevenor (Planning Intern)
Report of the Yarmouth
Conservation Commission
The Yarmouth Conservation Commission was
formed in 1961 and is presently made up of seven regu-
lar members and two staff. The Commission's "charge"
involves regulatory review and issuance of permits pur-
suant to the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act,
(M.G.L. Chapter 131, sec. 40.) and the Town of Yarmouth
Wetland By -Law, (Chapter 143 of Yarmouth's General
Code). In addition, the Commission manages approxi-
mately 1800 acres of Conservation land throughout the
town. Many acres contain hiking trails while many are
set aside allowing for natural ecological succession.
The Commission conducted 95 public hearings
during 1998. Hearing highlights included the Bass River
dredging project for the Towns of Yarmouth and Dennis,
the Colonial Acres Resort up -grade in West Yarmouth and
numerous municipal projects such as drainage improve-
ments and Bass Hole renovations.
1998 saw the major nourishment of the Hyannis Park -
beaches by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Clean
sands from the Lewis Bay channel were used to build up
the severely eroded beaches from Bayview St. to Harbor
Rd. Approximately 50 feet of beach was created, signifi-
cantly enhancing storm protection for both town infra-
structure and private property. Similar nourishment oc-
curred in Barnstable on Veterans Beach, Kalmus Beach
and various private beaches.
The "Wetlands" chapter of the Town's Local. Com-
prehensive Plan was written by the Commission's Ad-
ministrator and passed at Annual Town Meeting in April.
The "Wetlands" chapter encourages prudent and sen-
sible land use practices in and near wetland areas. The
Commission's Administrator was also able to implement
Yarmouth's "Cape Cod Pathways" program by develop-
ing a town wide trail system that connects to neighbor-
ing towns. A series of maps will be available this spring
depicting the entire Yarmouth trail network. As chairman
of the "Public Lands Safety Committee" the Commission's
Administrator produced a comprehensive map of hunt-
ing areas within the town. The map depicts. town parcels
that can be safely hunted in accordance with local, state
and federal statutes. The map is free to the public and
available in various town offices.
The Commission is looking forward to 1999 in an-
ticipation of interesting projects. Commission staff is pres-
ently working on the "Plant Habitat and Wildlife" chapter
of the Local Comprehensive Plan. This chapter is sched-
uled for completion and presentation in April at Annual
Town Meeting. The Commission wishes to thank the Natu-
ral Resources, Engineering and Planning Departments for
their valuable assistance throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
Philip Magnuson, Chairman
William Prinz, Vice Chairman
William Fenton, Secretary
Garry Ellis
Leo LaBossiere
Erik Tolley
Edwin Hoopes
Sandi Clark, Office Secretary
Bradford Hall, Conservation Administrator
Report of the
Old King's Highway Regional
Historic District Committee
In 1998, the Old King's Highway Regional Historic
District Committee for the Town of Yarmouth held 24 pub-
lic hearings during which it acted on 286 Certificates of
Appropriateness (denying 10), 40 Exemptions and 25 re -
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quests for minor changes to previously approved plans.
The applications included approvals for 22 sheds, 5 signs
and 60 new houses in addition to 13 new buildings at
King's Way. 6 informational hearings were also helpful in
informing the committee on forth coming applications.
17 requests were approved for repainting when
changing exterior colors. This is the area which requires
the most interpretation; owners within the historic district
with painting violations are particularly difficult to moni-
tor. Structures may be repainted with existing colors with-
out prior approval; however, when changing colors, the
owner must file and receive prior approval. In accordance
with Chap. 470 of the Acts of 1973, which govern the
local committee and regional commission, white is the
only color which does not require filing of an application.
Following through on the 4 reported violations cre-
ated some extra work for the committee members, the
secretary, and the Building Inspectors. In accordance with
the regulations of the Act, violations must be backed up
by photographs before being reported to the Building
Department, which is responsible for enforcing the Act.
The OKHC secretary now assists the Building Inspector
by sending out citation letters to owners of properties on
which there are reported violations.
The boundaries of Yarmouth's Old King's Highway
Historic District are from the Mid -Cape Highway north to
the bay and border to border from the towns of Barnstable
and Dennis. There is a continuing effort to inform owners
as to exterior structural changes requiring OKHC approval,
i.e., new construction, alterations, additions, demolitions,
repainting and changing the colors.
The Committee wishes to express their apprecia-
tion to David Moeller and Gordon Clark, for their many
years of dedication on the Old King's Highway Commit-
tee. Mr.-Moeller's and Mr. Clark's terms expired in De-
cember of 1998. Thank you, David and Gordon.
Respectfully submitted,
David Moeller, Chairman
Betsy Antonellis, Member
Deborah Gray, Member
Polly McGrory, Member
Richard Gegenwarth, Building Contractor
Gordon Clark, Alternate
Tammy Cunningham, Secretary
Report of the
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals herewith submits its annual
report for the calendar year 1998.
The Board of Appeals operates under the
Yarmouth Zoning By-law as well as the Massachusetts
General Laws Chapters 40A and 40B. The responsibili-
ties of the Board of Appeals are to hear and decide peti-
tions/appeals for Special Permits, Variances from the
terms of the By-law, and Appeals from the decision of
the Building Inspector. The Board consists of five regular
members, plus alternates, all of whom are appointed by
the Selectmen. The Board is scheduled to meet on the
second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
At least one of our meetings each month is broadcast
live on Channel 19, the Public Access Television Station.
The Zoning Administrators are an arm of the
Board of Appeals and are appointed by the Board of Ap-
peals subject to confirmation by the Selectmen. The
Zoning Administrators carry out the same functions of
the Board of Appeals generally in the less controversial
or less complex cases. The Board's Zoning Administra-
tors are currently Mr. John Richards, and Mr. James
Robertson.
During the year of 1998 the Board of Appeals
heard a total of 72 petitions. Of these, 47 were granted
(in whole or in part) while 14 were denied. The remaining
11 were either withdrawn or are still pending.
I wish to thank our Regular and Alternate mem-
bers for their dedicated and conscientious service to the
Town throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
David S. Reid, Chairman
John Richards
James Robertson
Joseph Sarnosky
Michael Jones
Richard Neitz, Alternate
Roger Tuttle, Alternate
Michael O'Loughlin, Alternate
Audrey Miller, Alternate
Paul Wakem, Alternate
Diane Moudouris, Alternate
Rhonda LaFrance, Secretary
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Report of the
Historical Commission
The Yarmouth Historical Commission is established
by Chapter 40, Section 8.D. of the Massachusetts Gen-
eral Laws for the purpose of preservation, protection, and
the development of the historical and archaeological as-
sets of the Town. It may also recommend to the Massa-
chusetts Historical Commission places to be certified as
historical or archaeological landmarks. Members terms
are 3 years and Associates are appointed annually to pro-
vide specific expertise.
1998 saw some changes in the make-up of the
Commission. In July, Priscilla Gregory was appointed to
the Commission and was elected Co -Chair with Janet
White. Mark Esdale resigned with many thanks from the
Town of Yarmouth for his service. Polly Hardy, at the end
of her three year term, asked not to be reappointed. The
Commission wishes to express to her our thanks for her
many years of service and hard work. Mark Horvath re-
signed as a full Commissioner and was reappointed as
an Associate. Mark continues to conduct archaeological
programs for school children and will continue with his
prehistoric research and education programs. Margaret
MacAskill and Barbara Martin were reappointed as As-
sociates for one year terms. (Alexander Todd and Hugh
Hilliard were appointed as new Commissioners.)
The big news this year involves the Judah Baker
Windmill on Bass River. Thanks to the persistent efforts
of Commissioner Debbie Gray, who wrote the applica-
tion for the Town of Yarmouth, we were awarded a $49,000
matching grant from the Massachusetts Preservation
Projects Fund through the Massachusetts Historical Com-
mission. At February Special Town Meeting the matching
funds were overwhelmingly approved for the restoration
and preservation of the mill. In November of 1998 An-
drew Shrake of Shrake Construction in East Dennis was
awarded the contract for the construction phase of the
mill's restoration and it is expected that the work will be
completed by June of 1999. It is important to note here
that Commissioner Gray has been working on this project
since 1996 and it is her determination and devotion to
the history of the Town of Yarmouth, and in particular to
its mills, that has made this possible. We look forward to
completion of the project with great pride.
The Baxter Mill in West Yarmouth was once again
open to the public weekends during the summer season.
Mr. Herb Stone, who has managed the Mill for a number
of years, will not be returning next year, so we will be
looking for his replacement before the Mill opens this
coming season. Some repairs were necessary to the mill
and the work was completed by the Natural Resources
Department which is responsible for the workings of the
mill. Additionally, some 1200 tulip and daffodil bulbs were
planted at the site by Commissioner "Bud" Groskopf and
we thank him for his hard work! This year it became ap-
parent that the Baxter Mill will be needing extensive re-
pairs and restoration work in the near future. To that end
we will be seeking funds to have a professional assess-
ment of the mill's condition so that we may proceed ac-
cordingly. We will also be requesting funds for the up grade
of the external lighting at the mill, which is currently inad-
equate.
In other activities the Commission in the spring
hosted the North Eastern Chapter of the Society for the
Preservation of Old Mills. The group received tours of both
our mills and other wind and water mills on the Cape. We
also participated in Heritage Cape Cod 1998 and contin-
ued our liaison relationships with Old King's Highway
Committee, the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, and
the South Yarmouth Association.
There is much to be done in 1999. All our files on
the National Register properties need to be updated as a
mandatory requirement for our Commission and we hope
to be actively involved with the Historic Preservation
Chapter of the Local Comprehensive Plan.
Our thanks to Tammy Cunningham, Secretary for
the extra secretarial help she has given us this past year
within her busy schedule.
Respectfully Submitted,
Priscilla Gregory, Co -Chair
Janet White, Co -Chair
Deborah Gray, Member
Aubrey Groskopf, Member
Hugh Hilliard, Member
Alexander Todd, Jr., Member
Barbara Martin, Associate
Margaret MacAskill, Associate
Mark Horvath, Associate
Report of the
Yarmouth Representative to
the Cape Cod Commission
Representation on the Cape Cod Commission pro-
vides Yarmouth with opportunities to participate in set-
ting regional policy and to advocate for the town's inter-
ests. Cape Cod Commission membership involves
Yarmouth in important regulatory and funding matters at
regional, state, and federal levels. Through the
Commission's involvement, these committees and coun-
cils contribute to the quality of life in Yarmouth and Cape -
wide:
• HOME Consortium Advisory Council .
• Bays Legal Fund, Coastal Resources Committee
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• Barnstable County Waste Management
Advisory Committee
• Groundwater Guardians
• Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Joint Transportation Committee
• Lower Cape Water Management Task Force
• .Cape Cod Commission
Transportation Committee
In addition, involvement in the Cape Cod Commis-
sion assuresawarenessof regional activities outside the
Town of Yarmouth. In 1998, major regional activities of
the Cape Cod Commission included the following:
Planning for the Future of the
Massachusetts Military Reservation
The Cape Cod Commission assisted the Commu-
nity Working Group, established by the Massachusetts
Secretary of Environmental Affairs, in preparing a Master
Plan report for the future uses of the Massachusetts Mili-
tary Reservation (MMR). The Commission provided tech-
nical assistance, planning support, organizational, and
logistical support for all meetings and workshops held
by the Community Working Group during the year-long
planning process. The Commission also prepared Geo-
graphic Information Systems (GIS) maps of existing and
proposed condition, resources, and alternatives. The fi-
nal report to the Executive Office of Environmental Af-
fairs was released by the Commission in early Septem-
ber 1998.
Model Bylaws
Funded largely by a planning grant from the Mas-
sachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, the
Cape Cod Commission met monthly with Cape Cod town
planners to develop a collection of 14 model bylaws and
regulations intended to aid towns in developing and ap-
plying proven land use management approaches. The
model bylaws cover cluster development; floodplain de-
velopment; hazardous wastes; land clearing, grading, and
protection of specimen trees; roadway access manage-
ment; development rate limitations; wetlands and wild-
life habitat; impact fees; development agreements; trans-
fers of development rights; village -style development;
inclusionary housing; wireless communications facilities;
and aquifier protection overlay districts. The bylaws were
developed as models and are not intended for adoption
without specific tailoring for each community. The Com-
mission presented the package at a Citizen Planner Train-
ing Collaborative workshop in November 1998. The final
package was distributed to all towns in December 1998.
Regional Open Space Plan
With the passage of the Cape Cod Land Bank Bill
in November, each town on Cape Cod now has the op-
portunity to acquire parcels of land needing protection
for ecological, recreational, aesthetic, or growth-manage-
ment reasons. To support local land protection priorities,
the Cape Cod Commission has begun to develop a re-
gional open space plan to ensure a Cape -wide view of
open space criteria and to review significant opportuni-
ties for collaboration in this endeavor.
Water Resources
The Cape Cod Commission works Cape -wide on
water supply, water quality, and marine waters and coastal
issues. In 1998, the Commission completed the Upper
Cape Water Demand Study in conjunction with the Mas-
sachusetts Military Reservation Water Supply Study, and
continued to work with the Lower Cape Water Manage-
ment Task Force. The Commission provides direct tech-
nical assistance to towns for water quality assessments.
In addition, the Commission coordinates the Cape -wide
"Groundwater Guardians" team. The Commission moni-
tors Cape ponds monthly, adding data to the Monomoy
Lens and USGS observation well networks, and in con-
ducting a study of vernal pools and groundwater interac-
tion. Of special interest in 1998 is the award of a Massa-
chusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant
to the Commission to conduct an assessment of present
and future water supply sites with extensive cartographic
analysis; all towns with municipal water supplies will ben-
efit from this study, in progress now as the "Priority Land
Acquisition Assessment Project."
MWRA Outfall Tunnel
To ensure Cape Cod concerns are addressed, the
Commission continues to work closely with state and fed-
eral regulatory agencies responsible for issuing the oper-
ating permit for the Massachusetts Water Resource Au-
thority Outfall Tunnel out of Boston Harbor. Coordination,
discussions, and seminars by Commission staff have re-
sulted in the incorporation of major recommendations by
the Barnstable County Science Advisory Panel and Bays
Legal Fund into the draft permit.
Transportation
As required under the Intermodal Surface Transpor-
tation Efficiency Act of 1991, Commission staff coordi-
nates transportation planning activities for the Cape Cod
Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Regional Trans-
portation Plan provides a framework for maintaining and
enhancing Cape Cod's transportation system through the
year 2020. The Commission also prepares the annual
Unified Work Program for Transportation Planning Activi-
ties and the annual update of the Transportation Improve-
ment Program for Cape Cod, required for transportation
projects to be eligible to receive federal transportation
funds. Through these efforts, an annual average of $28
million of local and regional transportation projects are
eligible for state and federal transportation funding for
Fiscal Year 1998 through Fiscal Year 2003. Also in 1998,
with funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of
Transportation and Construction, the Cape Cod
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Commission's Transportation Program examined the po-
tential for additional ferry service as a strategy to reduce
traffic congestion on Cape Cod. The effort included an
analysis of harbors and potential routes as well as a sur-
vey of Cape Cod residents. The "Cape Cod Marine Trans-
portation Feasibility Study" was released in July 1998.
Economic Development
The Commission prepares the annual Overall Eco-
nomic Development Program (OEDP) for the region, which
is required by the U.S. Economic Development Adminis-
tration and includes municipal projects for which federal
funds will be sought. The Commission also provides eco-
nomic development research and planning support to the
region, publishing the fourth and fifth editions of Cape
Trends, an economic and demographic fact book, in 1998.
The Commission also organizes the annual Cape Cod
Maritime Week and assists with organizing Heritage Cape
Cod events. In 1998, the Commission also organized a
conference on the retirement industry on Cape Cod.
Affordable Housing
Municipalities in Barnstable County receives sub-
stantial financial assistance through the Commission via
the HOME Program. This U.S. Housing and Urban De-
velopment Program, along with the Commission's Soft
Second Loan Program, its Down -Payment Closing -Cost
Assistance Program, and the Barnstable County Home
Ownership Program, provided substantial funding in 1998
to assist low and moderate income individuals and house-
holds on Cape Cod.
Solid Waste and Household Hazardous Waste
The Commission provides assistance to the towns
in their efforts to manage solid and hazardous wastes
and contributes to the evaluation and development of local
and regional landfill and recycling initiatives. Of special
note in 1998 was the Pay -As -You -Throw solid waste
workshop sponsored by the Commission in October. The
Commission tabulates the quantity of wastes recycled,
incinerated, and landfilled from each town annually. In
addition, 11 towns used Barnstable County's joint bid for
one -day hazardous waste collections in 1998, thus re-
ducing administrative expenses, and the Commission staff
provided on-site assistance at many collections. The
Commission staff continues to serve on the Massachu-
setts Department of Environmental Protection's Hazard-
ous Waste Advisory Committee on behalf of the Cape
Cod region.
Geographic Information System (GIS)
The Cape Cod Commission provides GIS mapping
and data services to each of the Cape towns. In addition,
GIS services support regional projects, including the
Massachusetts Military Reservation Master Plan, the
Pleasant Bay Management Plan, the Priority Land Acqui-
sition Assessment Project, the Silent Spring Institute's
cancer study, and the Barnstable County Extension
program's tick -mapping project.
Technical Services
Provided to the Town of Yarmouth
Local tools and regulatory assistance available only
through the Cape Cod Commission include the review of
Developments of Regional Impact, establishment of Im-
pact Fees and Development Agreements, and designa-
tion of Districts of Critical Planning Concern.
In addition, the Cape Cod Commission provides
direct technical assistance and services to all Cape corn-
munities.vBelow are some examples that have benefitted
Yarmouth in 1998
Water and Coastal Resources
• The Commission's Water Resources Office pro-
vided technical assistance about the Yarmouth's golf
course.
• Yarmouth is one of the towns included in the
Commission's Priority Land Acquisition Assessment
Project.
Transportation
• The Commission's Transportation Program per-
formed traffic counts, assisted the town in obtaining state
or federal funds for transportation projects, and devel-
oped a pavement management system for federal -aid
eligible roads.
• The Commission reviewed alternative locations for
the Cape Cod Rail Trail extension.
• The Commission reviewed a proposal to aban-'
don a section of the Old Townhouse Road right-of-way
and identified intersection improvements at three loca-
tions along Route 28.
• Working with the Yarmouth Department of Public
Works director, the Commission has begun to review a
conceptual plan for improvements to Station Avenue.
Planning
• Working with the Yarmouth Local Planning Com-
mittee, Planning Board and Growth Policy Advisory Coun-
cil, the Commission provided preliminary technical review
of the economic development, affordable housing, coastal
resources, and water resources elements of Yarmouth's
Local Comprehensive Plan.
• The Commission worked with town representa-
tives to compile a grant application and to pursue pres-
ervation of a structure on the National Register of His-
toric Places, the Yarmouth New Church. The Massachu-
setts Historical Commission has subsequently granted
an $80,000 Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund
matching grant to the non-profit foundation working to
preserve the structure.
• The Cape Cod Pathways program dedicated a
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rustic bench along Cape Cod Pathways Trail in Yarmouth
in memory of Pathways advocate Bud Carter. The bench
was funded through the Bud Carter Memorial Fund.
• The Commission assisted scoping for the Bass
River Management Plan, facilitating communication be-
tween Dennis, Yarmouth, and abutters.
• The Commission reviewed a proposed wireless
bylaw for Yarmouth.
Affordable Housing
• The Commission provided technical assistance to
the Yarmouth Housing Authority designing a process for
developing affordable housing and identifying potential
funding sources to support the creation of affordable eld-
erly housing in Yarmouth.
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• The Commission provided the Yarmouth Health
Department with information on materials not accepted
at the SEMASS plant.
• The Commission assisted in the Yarmouth house-
hold hazardous waste collection.
Geographic Information system
• The Commission also provided GIS assistance to
the Yarmouth Health Department.
Budget of Commission
• For the Fiscal Year 1998, Yarmouth's assessment
for the Commission was $179,044.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. Broidrick, Jr.,
Yarmouth member and Vice Chairman
of the Cape Cod Commission
Report of the
Route 28 Task Force
The Route 28 Task Force continued to be involved
with the Town of Yarmouth Local Comprehensive Plan
during 1998. As part of this involvement, the committee
met with other committees such as the Growth Policy
Advisory Council, Planning Board and Economic Devel-
opment and Revitalization Committee in 1998.
Many of the meetings were held to discuss zoning
issues. At the present time Yarmouth is experiencing a
strong growth period, therefore it is imperative that zon-
ing be innovative in order to keep pace with the revital-
ization of Route 28.
The Task Force was instrumental in securing a Fed-
eral Grant through the U.S. House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee in the amount of $750,000. We
expect this grant will be used to restore Packet Landing
and enhance the easterly gateway of Yarmouth.
The Task Force continued to review and comment
on all applicable Board of Appeals applications, and our
Design Review Representative (Bob Savage, with alter-
nates Dick Martin and Lorens Persson) attended all ap-
plicable Site Plan Review Sessions.
The Task Force along with the Planning Board
worked closely with the Economic Revitalization Com-
mittee on the proposed Revitalization Overlay Architec-
tural District (ROAD) by-law. It is expected the by-law will
be presented at a 1999 Town Meeting.
Member Ellen Unnel worked to obtain donations in
order to plant several trees along Route 28 as part of our
continued effort to improve the overall character of this
area.
During the year, a letter was sent to all businesses/
property owners along Route 28 stating our concerns
about weeds and litter, and asking for their input about
other concerns that have been overlooked in the course
of developing the Town's business zones.
The Task Force awarded Certificates of Merit to the
following businesses for the significant property improve-
ment they made in 1998:
The Lobster Boat
Lovelette Insurance
Yarmouth Country Cabins
Sandwich Co -Operative Bank
Yarmouth Bazaar
Bass River Motel
Shears
The Task Force sent letters of appreciation to the
following businesses along Route 28 in appreciation for
their continued maintenance of their properties:
All Season's Motor Inn
Bass River Discount Liquors
Bayside Motel
The Cape Point Motel
Captain Parker's Pub
Christy's
Clam Box Restaurant
Clancy's of West Yarmouth
West Yarmouth Congregational Church
The Country Cottage
Factory Outlet Stores
West Yarmouth Mobil Service
Fleet Bank
Friendly's Restaurants
Gull Wing Suites
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Hearth & Kettle Plaza
The Holly Tree Motel
Cape Cod Laundry Center
Lil' Caboose
Noonan Realty Center
Yarmouth Physical Therapy
Pier 7 Condominiums
Pine Knot Motel
Pirate's Cove and Marketplace
State Police
The Cove at Yarmouth
Thunder Falls, Mrs. Michell's, Steve & Sue's
Tide Water Motor Lodge
Town & Country Motor Lodge
Vacuum Mart
West Yarmouth Library
The Yarmouth House
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Martin, Co -Chairman
Lillian Orr, Co -Chairman
Report of the Yarmouth Economic
Revitalization Committee
In 1996 the Yarmouth Economic Revitalization Com-
mittee was created by the Board of Selectmen to over-
see and coordinate economic development projects
within the Town.
In 1998 the YERC focused mainly on improving
Yarmouth's business climate by reviewing changes to the
Town's zoning bylaws. The committee addressed sev-
eral proposed bylaw changes from the Planning Board
and the Route 28 Task Force to determine their effects
on business development. In many cases proposed by-
laws were modified or removed from the warrant due to
the committee's recommendations. The YERC members
attended three Town Meetings in 1998. An annual Town
Meeting in April and two Special Town Meetings in Feb-
ruary and December. All of the Town Meetings involved
bylaw changes that had been reviewed and commented
on by the YERC.
The Committee has also proposed changes to the
zoning bylaw in order to streamline redevelopment
projects. One example came in response to a request
from local motel owners. Our committee wrote a proposed
article to clarify the Board of Appeals position regarding
motel renovations. After many weeks of review and de-
bate, the Board of Appeals issued a memorandum clari-
fying their position on renovation without the addition of
any new bylaws. The BOA's stated position on the reno-
vation of motels will certainly work to improve existing
motel structures as well as relations with motel owners
without added new regulations.
In our review of various town and county economic
development documents, the committee has determined
that some zoning regulations can provide for incentives
to developers and should work towards both economic
revitalization and aesthetic character issues within
Yarmouth. The Revitalization Overlay Architectural Dis-
trict (ROAD) bylaw initiative was introduced as an alter-
native to present day zoning and is an important pro-
posed addition to the zoning bylaw. This proposed des-
ignation would provide developers relief from present day
zoning rules and regulations by submitting to an archi-
tectural review by the Planning Board. The proposal has
been reviewed by several Town committees and boards,
as well as the Cape Cod Commission. The YERC hopes
to finalize the document before the next Special Town
Meeting by gaining consensus from all interested boards
and committees.
The YERC also works closely with the Yarmouth Area
Chamber of Commerce to administer Community Devel-
opment Block Grants from the Town's HUD Entitlement
Program. For 1998, YERC approved four (4) applications
for Facade and Landscape Improvement Grants from
available CDBG funds. These projects, along with sev-
eral private beautification efforts, have dramatically im-
proved the appearance of Route 28. The CDBG projects
were mentioned in a story written by the Cape Cod Times
over the summer and have become popular with the
town's business community.
With the addition of the Economic Development
Coordinator in 1997 and the emergence of the Office of
Economic Development, the YERC has been successful
in working to retain and expand existing businesses. Over
the past year we have met with individuals from the mo-
tel and entertainment industries to obtain information
about their particular needs in running a business in
Yarmouth. Having a staff member available to set up
meetings with business owners and implement economic
development programs is vital to the success of this Com-
mittee. The committee was also successful in creating
the Yarmouth Business Assistance Guide. The Guide
outlines the Town's permitting process, board and com-
mittee information, Town departments and services, and
resources available for business development. The docu-
ment is a road map of our Town's governmental proce-
dures and is an important tool for those who wish to in-
vest in Yarmouth's economy.
The YERC is also charged with creating ties to Re-
gional economic development and regulating agencies.
We have been successful in establishing ties to the EDC
and County government in general. With the privatization
of the original Economic Development Council, our corn -
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mittee has also established a working relationship with
the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. We believe that
building a strong regional network will result in more eco-
nomic opportunities for the Town of Yarmouth. We have
submitted a grant proposal to the Barnstable County
Economic Development Grant Program in order to se-
cure funds for a Town -wide economic development plan.
Our first grant proposal was not successful however, we
are submitting a second grant proposal which focuses
mainly on the revitalization of Yarmouth commercial ar-
eas. In 1999 we will work toward developing a strong
working relationship with the new County EDC and Eco-
nomic Development Administrator.
In 1998 some of our committee members have taken
an active role in developing sections of the Local Com-
prehensive Plan. Mr. Robert DuBois was appointed to the
Land Use and Growth Management Subcommittee in
January to work on a Growth Management plan for the
Town. At December's Special Town Meeting, the Land
Use and Growth Management Executive Summary was
approved by voters. The summary paves the way for a
complete Land Use Plan which will be developed in the
coming year. The YERC also appointed Mary Lenihan to
the Economic Development Steering Subcommittee and
Thomas Murphy to the Transportation Steering Subcom-
mittee, with other concerned committees, to work on
those Comprehensive Plan elements. Both transporta-
tion and economic development subcommittees were
formed in December and will continue their efforts in to
1999.
The Committee received a new member this year.
Mr. Arthur Brodeur joined the committee in September
and has contributed greatly with his years of economic
development experience in the western part of the state.
Finally, the YERC would like to thank the Board of
Selectmen for their continued support and cooperation.
We would also like to thank all the other Boards, Com-
mittees and staff members who have contributed to our
goals of working toward a better local community and
sustainable economy.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward J. Sweeney, Jr., Chairman
Philip Magnuson, Vice Chairman
Mary Lenihan, Clerk
Dorcus McGurrin
Richard Neitz
Thomas Murphy
Arthur Brodeur, Jr.
Robert DuBois, Alternate Member
Peter L. Bryanton,
Economic Development Coordinator
Report of the
Capital Budget Committee
The Capital Budget Committee met several times
in October, November and December, 1997 to discuss
the FY99 requests as submitted by the Town of Yarmouth
Department and Division Heads. There were two return-
ing members to the Committee: Mike. O'Loughlin, Chair,
and Paul Beatty. Four new members included: Morton
Berlan, Planning Board Representative, Al Gray, Allen
Larson and Anne Seeley. The employee liaison to the
Committee is Joellen J. Daley, Assistant Town Adminis-
trator.
The Committee reviewed all of the requests in the
latter part of 1997. The Committee's recommendations
were forwarded to the Finance Committee, Board of Se-
lectmen in early 1998. The recommendations of the Com-
mittee for FY99 were considered and approved at the
1998 Annual Town Meeting as Article 6 in the Warrant.
Below is a summary of the items that were funded,
with their corresponding funding sources. Second, is a
five year facility improvements schedule. The schedule
has been developed to remove some of the larger infra-
structure requests from the Capital Budget. The intent is
for the schedule to serve as a guide to the Finance Com-
mittee and Town Administrator for infrastructure related
bonding items that will be requested in subsequent fiscal
years. Finally, the Capital Budget Committee has included
some general observations for consideration.
Capital Equipment List
Department Item
VARIOUS Lease Purchase - five vehicles
POLICE Vehicles (6)
DP Municipal -wide Upgrades/Maintenance
ASSESS Revaluation
HIGH Roadways & Sidewalks
WW Shore Erosion
ENG Drainage
STRUCT Town Buildings Maintenance
FIRE Replace Squad 50 -1973 Ford
FIRE Replace R-53 1988 Ford
SANI Replace 1990 VME Loader
DNR 4x4 Pickup (J41) - R
CEM Ride -on Mower with Bagger
HBMSTR New Motor (J49)
REC Rescue Boards & Miscellaneous
Equipment Replacement (6)
WW Mill Creek Dredge
DNR Carolina Skiff, Motor & Trailer - R
ENG Van - R
FIRE Firefighter Gear
PARK Ride -on Mower - R
FY99
Requested
22,734.00
164,646.00
100,000.00
25,000.00
250,000.00
15,000.00
150,000.00
85,000.00
117,908.00
50,000.00
26,000.00
6,650.00
10,000.00
6,000.00
20,000.00
12,000.00
20, 000.00
15,000.00
6.650
1,102,438.00
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To Be Bonded
PARK Sea Gull Bathhouse -Concession
POLICE
PARK
WW
CD
Design Services - New Police Facility
Sea Gull Parking Lot
Packet Landing Replacement/Upgrade
Judah Baker Windmill
250,000.00
70,000.00
75,000.00
95,000.00
100.000.00
590, 000.00
Items That Will Be Bonded (B) or Funded Through a Reserve for
Appropriation (RA) in Subsequent Years
CEM
FIRE
GOLF
GOLF
Storage Building - Chandler (B)
Replace 1975 Maxim Pumper (RA)
Bass River Maintenance Building
Addition (B)
Bass River Clubhouse Architect
(Study) (B)
Items That Will Not Be Funded
HIGH 6 Wheel Dump Truck
POLICE Evidence Room Shelving &
Security System
CEM Improve Cemeteries
BLDG Gasoline Pump Testing Equipment
WW Englewood Dredge/Engineering
FIRE Replace 1989 Suburban
FIRE Purchase Rescue Boat
DNR ATV4x4
WW Mooring Area Management Design -
Lower Bass River
POLICE Mechanical Engineering Plans -
Central Ail Conditioning
Replace Gravel
Brush Truck Skid Unit
Dump Truck Crewcab - R
544 Bucket Loader
New Vehicle
Graphics Computer
Upgrade Dispatch Console Electronic
Pickup Truck - R
PARK
FIRE
PARK
HIGH
BLDG
CD
FIRE
PARK
95,000.00
280, 000.00
250,000.00
30.000.00
655,000.00
75,000.00
10,067.00
10,000.00
21,000.00
60,000.00
30,000.00
22,000.00
7,000.00
30,000.00
6,000.00
6,500.00
10,500.00
30,000.00
125,000.00
18,000.00
6,600.00
7,500.00
25.000.00
500,167.00
General observations and comments:
During its discussion concerning the FY99 Capital
Budget, the Committee decided that the following areas
needed to be brought to the attention of the Finance
Committee and the Town Administrator:
1 Firefighter Gear - After discussing the request of
the Fire Chief and the subsequent receipt of ad-
ditional information concerning the requested
item, the Committee decided to recommend the
inclusion of funds in the Fire Department's Op-
erational Budget for this item. The Committee
determined the item was reoccurring, did not re-
quire an amount of funds that exceed $5,000 per
year, and is important to the safety of Town per-
sonnel. As a result, the Fire Chief should have
the flexibility to maintain appropriate amount gear
for all personnel in the department.
Five Year Bonding Schedule for Facilities
Department Project
Park/Cemetery Sea Gull Bathhouse/Concession/Lot
DNR Packet Landing Upgrade
Community Development Windmill/Lot Repairs
Police Design Services/New Facility
Police New Facility
Park/Cemetery New Building
Golf BR Maintenance Addition
Golf BR Architect
Golf BR Clubhouse
Park/Cemetery Bayview Bathhouse
Park/Cemetery Bass River Bathhouse/Concession
TOTAL
2. Vehicle Fleet Schedule - The Committee dis-
cussed the numerous vehicles owned by the
Town. It is strongly suggested that the schedule
be computerized so it can be maintained in a
more efficient manner than it is presently.
3. Avoiding the practice of using lease purchase -
The practice of spreading out payments for equip-
ment over several years is not a popular option
with the Committee. The Committee strongly sug-
gests that all avenues be explored before a deci-
sion is made to lease purchase. It is preferred
that items which appear on the Capital Budget
be funded in full when it is decided they can be
purchased.
4. Joint purchase of vehicles - The Committee rec-
ommends that in the future a schedule, of ve-
hicles to be purchased, be developed to take
advantage of volume purchasing discounts. It is
suggested that several vehicles be purchased
every few years, rather than one or two vehicles
every year, to take advantage cost savings.
5. Water Department Capital Budget requests - The
Committee discussed the capital requests sub-
mitted by the Water Department. The Commit-
tee took action to unanimously support the capi-
tal requests as presented.
6. Proposition 2 1/2 - The Committee would like to
share its opinion that it thinks Proposition 2 1//2
is no longer working. Specifically, the Commit-
tee thinks the demand for services in Yarmouth
is exceeding what Proposition 2 1/2 will permit.
Budgets have been tight for several years, due
to the increase demand for services and other
mandates. As a result, the Town has been forced
to seek funding for services and programs from
other sources, for example, offset accounts. In
essence, removing a service or program from the
FY99
325,000.00
95,000.00
92,000.00
70,000.00
FY00 . FY01 FY02 FY03
7,000,000.00
95,000.00
250,000.00
35,000.00
3,500,000.00
70,000.00
410,000.00
582,000.00 7,000,000.00 380,000.00 3,500,000.00 480,000.00
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operational budget and placing all or a portion of
it in a separate account. The result is that a fee is
now charged for that service which is essentially
an additional tax for the residents of our commu-
nity.
The dangers that are presented as a result in this
shift in funding sources are many. For example: What
happens if the service for which a fee is charged is dam-
aged due to the weather or other circumstance? What
happens if it is mandated that a fee can no longer be
charged for the service? If we are required to absorb the
service or program into the operational budget, how will
we pay for it?
The Committee understands that fees are appro-
priate for some services. However, the Committee rec-
ommends we take a hard look at Yarmouth's sources of
revenue to determine which services could be absorbed
into the operational budget, therefore, eliminating certain
fees. The Committee understands that general overrides
may be necessary for this to occur but thinks the issue, if
explained to the public thoroughly, may bereceived fa-
vorably and subsequently approved by the voters.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael O'Loughlin, Chair
Paul Beatty
Morton Berlan, Planning Board Representative
Al Gray
Allen Larson, Finance Committee Representative
Anne Seeley
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Report of the
Community Services Department
The Department of Community Services is one of
seven departments which comprises the administrative
organizational structure of the Town of Yarmouth. In 1998,
the Department was expanded to include a sixth divi-
sion, Town Clerk, as a result of the adoption of the Char-
ter at the 1998 Annual Town Meeting. The remaining five
divisions are as follows: Council on Aging, Golf, Librar-
ies, Natural Resources and Recreation.
Our Mission Statement remains as follows:
The Department of Community Services strives
to develop and promote a variety of services that en-
hance quality of life for citizens of all ages and attract
visitors year after year. Using our diverse resources,
services are provided on an equal basis in the form of
recreation, information, education and environmen-
tal management and conservation.
During 1998, our Department had several group
meetings and established some projects that we could
work on collectively. In contrast to some of the other de-
partments, the Department of Community Services
houses very distinct services. In many respects, it is dif-
ficult to find commonalities between the divisions, so
coordination of services, other than some joint program-
ing projects, is sometimes difficult. Knowing this fact, we
embarked on projects that related to the dissemination
of information. First, with the assistance of C3TV, we de-
cided that we would develop an informational video that
could be broadcasted on Channel 19. We expect to fin-
ish the project in the upcoming year. Second, we decided
to attend the Yarmouth Seaside Festival as a Department.
All divisions were represented at the Festival. Despite the
horrible weather, we managed to keep our booth staffed
and distributed information to those who braved the ele-
ments and inquired about our services. In the upcoming
year, we plan to continue to make information available
to the residents and guests of Yarmouth in as many forms
as possible.
Golf and Recreation - An ongoing project that has
impacted the activities of two of our six divisions is the
landfill reuse project. The Golf and Recreation divisions
have worked closely with the Department of Public Works
(DPW) on the project. We are grateful to the DPW for their
assistance and advice in the areas of the project that are
directly related to our Department. For example, the on-
going monitoring of the closed portion of the landfill and
the recommendations related to the fee schedule that will
need to be established to cover the overhead costs of
operating the new recreation area. In addition, the com-
munication between the Parks Division of the DPW and
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the Golf and Recreation Divisions of Community Services
has been ongoing and productive. Several discussions
occurred with regard to the staffing and maintenance
coordination that will need to occur once the new facili-
ties are opened. We look forward to maintaining this pro-
ductive working relationship with the DPW in the upcom-
ing year, as the finishing touches are put on this exciting
and comprehensive project.
Three new positions were added in 1998, which di-
rectly relate to the new golf course and recreation area at
the landfill. A Golf Maintenance Supervisor and a Me-
chanic were added in the Golf Division, and an Assistant
Recreation Director was added in the Recreation Division.
Council on Aging - The Yarmouth Senior Center pro-
vides programs related to health, education and recre-
ation. In 1998, some of these programs were expanded
to better serve the needs of our senior population. Ex-
amples include the introduction of the "Young at Heart"
exercise program and the addition of a cholesterol screen-
ing clinic. A fourth day per week of senior dining was
added in 1998 as a result of an increase in our formula
grant. Finally, we have worked closely with the Friends of
the Council on Aging to make enhancements to the Se-
nior Center. We are grateful to the group for their efforts.
Without their support, some of the improvements and
additions to the Senior Center may not have been possible.
Libraries - Two significant events occurred at the
Yarmouth Libraries in 1998. First, was the acquisition of
the South Yarmouth Library. The building was a gift to
the Town of Yarmouth by the South Yarmouth Library
Association. The Town has shown its support of Library
services over the past few years. The result has been a
more modern Library with more up-to-date services.
Second, the Town of Yarmouth was awarded the
Kenneth E. Pickard Municipal Innovation Award by the
Massachusetts Municipal Association. The prestigious
award is given out annually to only three communities in
the Commonwealth. Eligible communities are those that
have demonstrated the ability to provide an innovative
service on behalf of their residents. Yarmouth's innova-
tion was the development of a Computer Literacy Lab at
the South Yarmouth Library. The Lab is presently being
used by residents, guests and Town employees to learn
new or improve on their existing computer skills. The Lab
has been very well received by all that have used it and
we should be proud of the recognition we received as a
result of the development of the Computer Literacy Lab.
Natural Resources - The Division of Natural Re-
sources is the most diverse division within the Depart-
ment of Community Services. Services provided by the
Division range from animal control and maintenance of
our conservation areas, to shellfish management and pro-
tection of those who use our waterways. Highlights of
some of the 1998 activities are as follows: The 1998 An-
nual Town Meeting approved funds for upgrades to Packet
Landing. The development of a Harbor Management Plan
for Bass River commenced as a result of directives from
the Cape Cod Commission, Costal Zone Management
and the Department of Environmental Management. A
grant was received for soft shcll clam propagation and
habitat restoration in specific sections of Bass River.
Lastly, new floats and buoys were installed in Yarmouth's
waterways to improve safety for our residents and guests.
The Director of Community Services also serves as
the Assistant Town Administrator. In that capacity, the
Assistant works with the Town Administrator in adminis-
tering the daily activities associated with running the com-
munity. In addition, some specific projects were ongoing
during 1998. They included, the coordination of the cable
contract renewal process for Yarmouth and six other com-
munities on Cape Cod; the continuation of employee rec-
ognition program in conjunction with the Chamber of
Commerce; and the establishment of a volunteer recog-
nition program, in conjunction with the Board of Select-
men. Other projects included, the establishment of an
agreement with the Town of Barnstable to assume re-
sponsibility for testing our gasoline pumps; and the com-
mencement of a needs assessment to explore the inte-
gration of our computer systems, including the Finance
system, the personal computer system and the Geo-
graphic Information System (GIS).
As always, I would personally like to commend all
of the employees in the Department of Community Ser-
vices for their prompt and courteous delivery of services
to the residents and guests of our community. In particu-
lar, I would like to thank the Division Heads: Nancy Cross,
Council on Aging Director; Donald Deay, Director of Golf,
Marcia Shannon, Library Director, Karl vonHone, Natural
Resources Director, Patricia Armstrong, Recreation Di-
rector and George Barabe, Town Clerk. These individu-
als work tirelessly on your behalf. A special thanks should
also be extended to the staff in the Town Administrator's
Office, including Judy Daigneault and Grace Parisi, and
especially Administrative Assistant Pamela Barnes, for
assisting in the delivery of services related to our office.
Lastly, I would like to thank our Town Administrator, Mr.
Robert C. Lawton, Jr., for all of his support. He has al-
lowed me the flexibility to move forward on many projects
which has made my position with the Town both interest-
ing and rewarding. I look forward to continuing our work-
ing relationship over the next year.
In addition, I would like to thank all of the volun-
teers who serve on the following boards, committees and
commissions: Council on Aging, Friends of the Council
on Aging, Golf Commission, Yarmouth Town Library
Board, South Yarmouth Library Trustees, West Yarmouth
Library Trustees, Yarmouth Port Library Trustees, Shell-
fish Advisory Committee, Waterways Committee, Recre-
ation Commission, Board of Registrars, Cable Advisory
Committee, Capital Budget Committee and the Person-
nel Board. Our volunteers provide a resource to our Divi-
sion Heads and employees in the form of expert advice.
They are dedicated to their particular areas of concern and
their input and advice is appreciated greatly. Thank you.
The reports of the individual Divisions follow this
report. My brief summary cannot capture all of the won-
derful projects and activities that occurred during 1998. I
am proud to be the Director of such a fine Department
with such dedicated employees and volunteers. I look
forward to working with all of the staff and volunteers
during 1999 to provide prompt and courteous services
to our residents and guests.
Respectfully submitted,
Joellen J. Daley
Director of Community Services/
Assistant Town Administrator
Report of the
Council on Aging
The years roll by and the senior center continues to
be a "beehive" of activity. With the increase of the senior
population in Yarmouth, the need for programs, activities
and services requires expansion of same.
This past year's interest for the seniors found them
totally involved and showing a marked interest in com-
puters. Instruction was made available through classes
offered with a qualified volunteer instructor. These les-
sons were taught at the South Yarmouth library where
there are computers available for class teaching.
Other interests that have expanded are various ex-
ercise programs. These include yoga, aerobics (5 morn-
ings a week), tai chi, "Young at Heart" (moderate exer-
cise), and a walking group that meets 3 mornings and
enjoys new paths built by the town. This program has
been well received by men and women. Support groups
offered are arthritis, alcoholic outreach, laryngectomy and
widowed persons service.
Our two "Outreach" providers work diligently with
the elderly in the community. They make home visits to
assess and meet the needs of various problems that con-
front some of the seniors. With this in mind, they are able
to refer seniors to various health related agencies when
the need requires. They promote telephone lifeline ser-
vices for those who live alone, provide means of trans-
portation to medical appointments and make seniors
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aware of services available to them. They urge those who
need companionship or are unable to provide a nourish-
ing meal for themselves to attend the "Senior Dining" pro-
gram offered 4 days a week at the senior center.
Other health related services offered include: weekly
blood pressure checks, reflexology, diabetic & choles-
terol screening, pedicare, vial of life equipment and pro-
fessionals who offer their expertise. A nutritionist advises
once a month for those who require special diets. A psy-
chotherapist councils those who need help with emotional
problems. The Shine Counselor meets by appointment
with seniors who need assistance with their medical bills
and offers assistance when selecting a supplemental
health insurance plan.
The adult education classes offer a stimulant for the
minds of seniors who wish to keep active. These include:
oil and watercolor painting, rug hooking, needlepoint,
knitting, decorative stenciling, bird and low -relief carv-
ing, duplicate and contract bridge, men's cooking, Mah
Jongg, ballroom and line dancing and three romance lan-
guages.
Recreational programs convene weekly year round
and include: duplicate and contract bridge, cribbage,
poker, pool, scrabble, bingo and current movies. Also
continued services available offer bank statement assis-
tance, financial advice, legal advice, tool sharpening and
a manicurist is available three days a week.
The Council on Aging is fortunate to have the op-
portunity to apply and receive various federal and state
grants that allows us to fund one of our outreach workers
and underwrite two of the "Senior Dining" meals offered
at the center. We are extremely fortunate to have a won-
derful "Friends" group that has become our "Fairy God-
mother." This past year, they have assisted with the pur-
chase of ceiling fans in our cathedral ceiling area and the
most attractive sign at the end of our driveway.
This has been a productive year with 570 new se-
niors registering with the Council on Aging and taking
advantage of all the programs offered.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy D. Cross, Director
Board of Directors:
Simon Coren, M.D., Chairman
George C. Shirley, Co -Chairman
Catherine Crowley, Secretary
William Gallagher, Treasurer
Barbara A. Wilson
John Faldetta
Margaret Matson
Andrew Efstathiou
Peter Rice
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Report of the
Yarmouth Golf Commission
The Yarmouth Golf Commission is charged with the
overall responsibility for the golf policies and practices of
the Town Golf Courses while the Director and the
Director's staff maintain the activities of each course. It is
our mission to maximize revenue and minimize expenses
in keeping with good business practices, in order for the
citizens of Yarmouth to obtain a reasonable return on their
investment.
The Commission has consistently met its financial
goals and the courses continue to be self-supporting,
offering good value to all who participate as well as a
financial return to the citizens of Yarmouth.
REVENUE
Regular Green Fees
Off -set Green Fees
Cart Rentals, motorized
Cart Rentals, hand pull
Membership Dues
Membership Off -set Fees
Concessions
Miscellaneous
(includes Driving Range)
TOTAL
EXPENSES
Personal Wages and Salaries
Purchase of Services
Supplies
Other Expenses
Off -set Wages
Off -set Purchase of Services
Off -set Purchase of Supplies
Off -set Other Expenses
Employee Benefits
Utilities
Debt Service
Overhead
TOTAL
SURPLUS (retained by Town)
$ 940,905.00
410,616.00
415,589.00
4,092.00
591, 735.00
61,320.00
31,947.00
43.860.00
$ 2,500,064.00
$ 649,017.53
154,071.83
82,373.12
95,106.40
101,410.96
21,827.80
152,841.81
76,145.57
194,705.00
56,733.00
485,477.00
104.000.00
$ 2,173,710.02
326,353.78
Membership Categories for Yarmouth residents and
the number of residents who held these memberships
for 1998 were:
Regular adult membership
Junior membership
10 Play Ticket - 9 Hole (over 75 years old)
Coupon Book - 18 Holes
TOTAL
1539
112
94
148
1890
Renovations of the Bayberry Hills Clubhouse and
Complex have been well received, as has the new man-
agement of the snack bar.
The renovations at the Bass River Clubhouse barely
meet the actual requirements of an adequate facility for
that location. The very poor conditions at the Bass River
maintenance facility, cart storage, clubhouse septic sys-
tem and parking are all pressing problems which must
be addressed very soon.
The Commission is aware of many problem areas,
in particular at Bass River and a professional operational
audit will be undertaken in 1999, with recommendations
to follow. This audit will include an agronomic study of
both golf courses, a management study and a facilities
study.
The Commission has spent many hours studying
the range of special group fees for group players who are
course members, as well as guest groups who reserve
playing time at the Yarmouth courses. With the Board of
Selectmen, a new equitable fee schedule has been agreed
upon.
The anticipated opening in September 1999 of the
new nine -hole golf course and recreation facility next to
Bayberry Hills will be a considerable undertaking as has
been the building of the facilities. Good growing weather
is an important factor in determining the opening date.
The golf courses of Yarmouth provide excellent use
of open space for the recreation of all.
The Golf Commissioners take pride in their effort to
continue the smooth operation of the golf courses in co-
operation with all of the Golf Staff.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne M. Grazewski, Chairman
Tom Garvey, Vice Chairman
James J. Close
John M. Karras
Edmund G. Kling
Robert P. Lovely
George M. Morgenroth
David Batten, Alternate
Al Burns, Alternate
Robert Dean, Alternate
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Report of the
Yarmouth Town Library Board
This year saw the landmark acquisition of the South
Yarmouth Library by the Town as a result of a gift of the
South Yarmouth Library Association, a step that symbol-
izes the generosity of spirit of the Association and the
commitment of the Town to library services. Library use
in Yarmouth continues to grow as services broaden to
meet the needs of new user groups. During 1998, the
South Yarmouth Library recorded 88,743 visits to the li-
brary, an increase of 18,084 over the previous year, or a
26% increase. People coming into the building avail them-
selves of a variety of newspapers, children's and adults'
programs, and reference help. Add to these services a
wide selection of talking books for the commuter, free
access to the Internet and an array of current computer
software coupled with convenient hours and a knowl-
edgable and friendly staff, and it is easy to understand
why the response to library services has been so great.
In September, Ann Massoth, Reference Librarian,
applied to the Massachusetts Municipal Association for
the Kenneth E. Pickard Municipal Innovation Award based
on the creation of the computer literacy lab's successful
implementation at the South Yarmouth Library. To our
great pleasure, the Town of Yarmouth is one of three
municipalities in Massachusetts to have received the
award for "dedication, commitment and ability to increase
the effectiveness of local government by successfully
implementing a unique and creative program." This is an
honor in which all of us can take civic pride.
Children's Services offered a full schedule of story
hours during the year, including programs for infants and
toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and home
daycare groups. Over 1500 children attended story hours
at the three Yarmouth Libraries this' year. We continued
our cooperation with the local schools by hosting pre-
school and elementary classes at the library and organiz-
ing events such as the Mattacheese science fair presen-
tation and the Teen Read Week festivities at the high
school. We also offered a -full slate of special programs
for families, including storytellers, magicians, musical
performers and various craft activities. All three libraries
actively participated in the "Mystery of Reading," the sum-
mer reading program.
Several grants enhanced our services to children
and their care givers in 1998. The Children in Poverty grant
through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commission-
ers allowed us to create ten literature kits for preschool
teachers and parents, expand our parenting collection,
and host several programs for parents on topics such as
nutrition, positive discipline, and stress management. The
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation grant allowed us to hire two
local artists to teach the art of collage to three groups of
students, age 3-12, and a grant from the Yarmouth Cul -
tural Council enabled us to have local storyteller Sara
Jacobson teach the fine art of storytelling to a group of
students ages 6-12.
Programming for adults continues to flourish. Each
month 5-12 enthusiastic readers attend the South
Yarmouth Book Group. A second series, the Great Books
Group, brings together 15 readers twice a month with
discussion leader Pat Polillo. Visiting authors and health
experts on a variety of subjects presented programs, and
the Annual Siemen's Art Lecture Series kicked off in Au-
gust with Cape artist Jan Collins Selman entertaining and
teaching an audience of 50. The Historical Society of Old
Yarmouth, having presented an exhibit focusing on
Yarmouth Port in the previous year, developed two ex-
hibits that circulated to Yarmouth Libraries this year, one
featuring the history of the South Yarmouth Library and
another focusing on West Yarmouth. Opening festivities
in both instances drew crowds of interested residents,
some eager to glean information about the past and oth-
ers simply to reminisce over childhood memories. At a
Holiday Open House at the South Yarmouth Library in
December the new compact disc collection was unveiled
to delight the music lovers among the 60 people who
attended. This basic collection has been made possible
by donations to the library in memory of Bertha Moore,
long-time library volunteer and friend of the library.
Branch Services and Events
Business as usual continues at West Yarmouth and
Yarmouth Port Branches, with a number of noteworthy
occurrences. Burgeoning shelves are being weeded regu-
larity to make room for new acquisitions and local resi-
dents continue to make active use of Internet access and
other computer facilities. The West Yarmouth Friends of
the Library have disbanded and offered their funds to
purchase large print materials. The West Yarmouth Li-
brary Association refurbished the junior collection with
50 new paperback books and during National Volunteer
Week, purchased and dedicated a number of new books
in honor of library volunteers. A gift from the 50th reunion
class of the Dennis -Yarmouth High School in memory of
Ann Castonguay will make it possible to landscape the
front of the West Yarmouth Library in the spring of 1999.
Yarmouth Port Friends presented a series of Sunday af-
ternoon programs during the spring. Volunteers were
honored with clocks made possible by the Yarmouth Li-
brary Association. The Association, noted for its active
and creative fund-raising events, held a spaghetti dinner
at Jack's Out Back, sponsored its annual book and attic
treasures fair, and raffled paintings by local artists. Work
on the cataloguing of the genealogical collection contin-
ues as a core of dedicated volunteers pore over invalu-
able documents and records entrusted to the
Association's care.
The Town Library Board wishes to acknowledge the
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support of library trustees, friends, volunteers and other
municipal departments who served to enhance library
services during the course of the year and looks forward
to their continued good will and the growth and develop-
ment of library services for all Yarmouth citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Shannon
Director of Libraries
Report of the
Natural Resources Division
LAW ENFORCEMENT/
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
In 1998, the Division of Natural Resources while on
patrol, checked a total of 525 sportsmen and sports-
women. Of that number, 250 were hunting, 275 were fish-
ing on fresh water ponds and the salt water shoreline
throughout the Town of Yarmouth. These checks resulted
in a total of 26 violations. Our department also conducted
175 shellfish investigations resulting in 29 violations.
In 1998, the Division of Natural Resources re-
sponded to a total of 2,019 calls. This year, the amount
of wildlife sightings remained high, especially in regards
to the coyote population which is sustaining at a healthy
level. We are glad to report that the distemper outbreak
in raccoons and skunks have significantly decreased, due
to the natural cyclical decline in raccoon and skunk popu-
lations. However, we are still responding to isolated inci-
dents. Any animals exhibiting any signs of being sick
should not be approached by the public as they may be
aggressive at times. The proper authorities such as Natural
Resources should be notified in any of these instances.
No wild animal should be approached, however tame they
may seem. Remember, they are wild animals.
The Division of Natural Resources has placed an-
other 300 tire units on the offshore tire reef bringing the
total to nearly 1,000. This past summer, as in previous
summers, we have seen an increase in fishing boats, both
recreational and charter fishing over or near the reef.
This year, the Division of Natural Resources erected
another Osprey nesting pole at the picturesque site of
Bass Hole. After erecting the pole, we weren't even off
the marsh when three birds were circling the pole. A single
nesting pair of birds ended up winning rights of occu-
pancy and fledged two young birds. We hope to see them
return next year. All nesting poles produce 1 to 2 young.
A total of 17 young have successfully fledged from
Yarmouth nesting poles. The department plans to erect
at least one more pole this winter in suitable habitat.
A substantial amount of work was done this year to
maintain water levels at the Long Pond Herring Run to
provide passage for the herring to reach the pond to
spawn. We are expecting a good return from this year's
spawn. Work has begun on the re-establishment of the
Mill Pond/Sandy Pond Herring Run.
We have continued our schedule of trail maintenance
in our conservation areas. We are currently in the pro-
cess of restoring and building new bridges. Land man-
agement and wildlife habitat restoration plans remain in
effect. Several projects at the Bass Hole area has pro-
vided better access for physically challenged users. A
braille trail and wheelchair accessible nature trail has also
been proposed.
The Division maintains and releases water levels in
streams and keeps them clear of obstructions to help
alleviate some water problems.
INVESTIGATIONS
WILDLIFE TOTAL
Bird/Waterfowl
Small Animals (raccoons, skunks, squirrels, etc.)*
Deer
Coyotes
Marine Mammals. (whales, seals, etc.)
Domestic Animals
Reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, etc.)
Other
845
108
404
44
182
20
45
42
0
`Calls decreased due to distemper epidemic being brought under
control over the last two years.
WATER ACCESS
Lakes and Ponds
Debris/Dumping
Fish Kill
Flow
Other
CONSERVATION LAND
Camping
Damage
Trash Dumping
Wood Cutting
Hunting
Trail Bikes
Fishing
Driving on Beaches
Wetlands Violations
SHELLFISH
Commercial
Recreational
OTHER
Oil Spills
Hazardous Material
TOTAL 82
47
14
2
19
0
TOTAL 172
1
42
30
3
27
33
17
1
18
TOTAL 175
119
56
TOTAL 6
5
1
107
ASSISTANCE TO OTHER
DEPARTMENTS
Animal Control
Fire
Harbormaster
Health
Highway
Park
Police
Recreation
Water
Other Towns
State Agencies
VIOLATIONS
Hunting
Fishing/Shellfish
Other (dumping, etc.)
TOTAL 280
61
3
75
6
1
9
21
39
0
16
49
TOTAL 69
26
29
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SHELLFISH REPORT FOR 1998
Many areas in the town continue to be classified as
seasonally approved for the harvest of shellfish by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fish-
eries (D.M.F.). Water quality monitoring continues to be a
top priority of this department and D.M.F. We were also
involved with the Division of Marine Fisheries Massachu-
setts Phytoplankton Monitoring Program, whose purpose
is to establish a broad base observation program to moni-
tor and qualify the presence (and absence) of toxic ma-
rine phytoplankton (Red Tide) coast wide. Massachusetts
is one of several Northeast States participating in this
program administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad-
ministration Office of Seafood. Monitoring sites have been
selected to represent a statewide distribution along the
coast.
We are slowly seeing improvements to our marine
water quality and we are grateful to all those involved
with this process. This improvement is directly related to
point discharge site removal (pipes), upgrade of septic
systems, the free boat pumpout program and public edu-
cation efforts initiated by the Town of Yarmouth. Most of
Yarmouth's shellfish beds are at least seasonally approved
for the harvest of shellfish, with the exception of Hallet's
Mill Pond, Lone Tree Creek and Bass Creek in
Yarmouth port.
Recreational (Family) shellfishing was open in Mill
Creek, Follins Pond, Chase Garden Creek, Lewis Bay
(Sweet Heart Creek and Pine Island Cove), Lewis Bay
from the mouth of Mill Creek easterly to the breakwater
at Englewood and Georgetown Flats.
In 1998, a total of 370 bushels of adult quahogs
were planted in Georgetown Flats and 80,000 pounds of
quahogs ranging from seed to a 4 inch maximum size
were planted in Lewis Pond. This area is scheduled to
open in the summer of 1990.
During the summer of 1998, the Town of Yarmouth
Shellfish Division constructed two experimental scallop
spawning sanctuaries. These spawning sanctuaries are
nothing more than floating cages that hold adult scal-
lops until they spawn. The cages were constructed out
of 3 inch PVC pipe and covered in 1 inch vexar mesh.
5,000 - 2 inch adult scallops were placed into these
spawning sanctuaries on 5/11/98 in Uncle Robert's Cove.
In early July, scallop spat collectors were then placed
around the -Cove to catch the juvenile scallops. Once the
spawning season was over, the 5,000 adult scallops were
released into Lewis Bay. The juvenile scallops caught in
the spat collectors were then put into the upweller sys-
tem until November, then into cages for the winter. Pre-
liminary surveys have shown a large number of seed scal-
lop in the Lewis Bay area directly related to the spawn.
The seed scallop exhibit various color pattern present in
adult scallops.
50,000 quahogs and 50,000 oysters were raised in
the upweller system. This seed was a payment to the
town for overseeing private aquaculturists that used an
upwelling system in the Town of Yarmouth waters. These
quahogs were then broad casted into Wilbur Park and
Lewis Pond. The oysters were placed in cages to be win-
tered over the use in 1999 for our oyster restoration
project.
In 1998, the Town of Yarmouth was awarded with
grant monies from the Division of Marine Fisheries to fund
the town's soft shell project, which was a success.
110,000 soft shelled clams with an average size of 10
mm were purchased and raised in the upweller located
on Parkers River. This seed was grown to over 1 inch (30
mm) in a six week period. The soft shell seed was planted
under mesh in three major Recreational Shellfishing ar-
eas; Wilbur Park, Lewis Pond and Parkers River. These
areas are scheduled to open in 1999. The Town of
Yarmouth is actively seeking additional funds from the
Division of Marine Fisheries for the 1999 season to stretch
the propagation funds and provide more shellfish to re-
plenish the stocks being harvested and promote re-es-
tablishment of shellfish beds.
Commercial quahogs were open in Bass River, Lewis
Bay and Nantucket Sound. Commercial harvest of soft
shell clams was open in Swan Pond, Follins Pond and
Bass River North of the Route 3 bridge. This area, Bass
River North, was open for a total of 73 fishing days from
June 1st through November 30th under the conditionally
approved status based on rainfall. The Commercial
Shellfishermen were then moved to Swan Pond on De-
cember 1, 1998.
The fall of 1998 has not been a good scallop sea -
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son for Recreational and Commercial fishermen. The
Department will be working with the Division of Marine
Fisheries and the Cape Cod Co -Operative Extension to
determine the trends and possible causes for the decline
in scallop populations. Hopefully solutions and strategies
will be developed to address the problem.
1998 SHELLFISH STATISTICS
PERMITS
Recreational 893 @ $ 10/each
Non -Resident 8 @ $ 50/each
Non -Resident, 1 Day 0 @ $ 20/each
Commercial 60 @ $150/each
Commercial Eel 2 @ $ 25/each
$ 8,930.00
$ 400.00
$ 0.00
$ 9,000.00
$ 50.00
TOTAL PERMIT SALES: $18,380.00
PRIVATELY LEASED SHELLFISH AREAS
Great Island Oyster Co. Permit #1-82 $
Yarmouth Oyster Farm Permit #1-85 $
Yarmouth Oyster Farm Permit #1-87 $
Nordic Shellfish Farm Permit #1-88 $
TOTAL LEASE SALES: $631.25
SHELLFISH CATCH
Recreational (Family)
Soft Shell Clams
Quahogs (Mixed)
Scallops
Commercial
Soft Shell Clams
Quahogs (Mixed)
Scallops
181.25
250.00
75.00
125.00
154 Bushels
800 Bushels
15 Bushels
5,293 Bushels
225 Bushels
64 Bushels
ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT FOR 1998
Due to a continuing number of calls pertaining to
stray cats, Yarmouth Animal Control launched the TAG
YOUR CAT Campaign in September of 1998.
The campaign is an effort to alert and educate cat
owners that putting a collar and tag on their cat could
save its life. Simply put, cats get lost, suffer, and often
die because owners cannot be found due to failure to tag
them. Owners who fail to put a rabies tag on their cats
collar will be subject to a $50.00 fine.
Rabies occur in a cycle in nature, and the popula-
tion of rabid animals will normally rise and then fall. Al-
though Massachusetts saw an upswing in the number of
confirmed rabies cases throughout the state for the sec-
ond year in a row, Cape Cod remained incident free. How-
ever, please remember that free roaming cats are con-
sidered a high risk animal when involved in a bite or
scratch. 18 cats tested positive for rabies within Massa-
chusetts in 1998, nearly double the number for 1997..
Another 1,428 cats were submitted to the state lab to be
tested. Most of these cats were untagged and had been
involved in a bite or scratch incident. Had these cats been
wearing identification, their live could have been saved,
A special thank you goes to the Hyannis Animal
Hospital, for helping the Town of Yarmouth residents com-
ply with the law requiring cats to wear their rabies tag on
their collar. Each cat that was vaccinated for rabies at
their hospital received a complimentary collar with a ra-
bies tag attached. Thanks also to Channel 11 who helped
us launch our TAG YOUR CAT campaign with an espe-
cially moving newscast concerning a stray cat.
The Pet Food Donation Program, which Yarmouth
Animal Control introduced in 1993, has enjoyed contin-
ued success. The program has grown tremendously and
now provides assistance to senior citizens in coopera-
tion with elder services and C.O.R.D. (Cape Organization
for Rights of the Disabled). For those of you who are un-
familiar with the program, a donation box is located at
the Station Avenue A & P. Pet food is collected and made
available to pet owners facing difficult financial times.
A major focus remains on licenses and leash law
compliances for all dogs in the Town of Yarmouth. A mass
mailing was sent to all dog owners in May inviting pet
owners to attend our annual rabies clinic as well as re-
minding dog owners of the need to license their dog each
year by June 30th in order to avoid late fees and fines.
184 pet owners attended the rabies clinic. Thanks Veteri-
nary Associates of Cape Cod!
The 11th Annual Blessing of the Animals was again
enjoyed by young and old, pet owner and non -pet owner
alike. Special thanks to our sponsors, Salty's Diner, Ann
& Fran's Kitchen and Kaleidoscope Imprints. We appre-
ciate your continued support
We sincerely hope that 1999 is a safe and happy
year for both you and your pet.
SERVICE CALLS AND COMPLAINTS FOR 1998
CALLS PERTAINING TO DOGS TOTAL
Dogs Picked Up
Dogs Reported/Seen Loose
Dogs Impounded at Kennel
Unclaimed Dogs
Dogs Returned to Owner
Dogs Hit By Motor Vehicle
- Dead
Dogs Found Injured
Transported to Veterinarian
Dogs Reported Lost
Dogs Surrendered
Barking Complaints
Dogs Brought to Shelter
1,959
229
835
182
33
58
15
7
12
20
339
11
189
29
109
CALLS PERTAINING TO CATS
Cats Picked Up
Cats Reported Found
Cats Reported Lost
Cats Returned to Owner
Cats Hit By Motor Vehicle
- Dead
Cats Found Injured
Transported to Veterinarian
Cats Brought to Shelter
Cats Surrendered
ANIMAL BITES/SCRATCHES
Dog
Cat
Other
TOTAL 590
117
156
131
2
41
41
14
22
53
13
TOTAL 24
20
3
1
ANIMALS ATTENDING RABIES CLINIC TOTAL 186
Dog 97
Cat 89
INVESTIGATIONS/CALLS/
REQUESTS AND SERVICES
General Information Requests
Emergency Calls Off Duty
Cruelty Investigations
Abandoned Animal Investigations
Animals Rescued from Hazard
Assistance to Other Departments
Public Assistance Calls
Selectmen Hearings on Dogs
Court Hearings
Court Arraignments
* Miles Patrolled
* Licensed Dogs
*Not Included in Total
TOTAL 2,923
2,593
9
60
25
4
82
77
13
6
54
22,101
2,513
VIOLATIONS/FEES COLLECTED TOTAL $ 36,887.00
Impounded Dogs
Dog Licenses Sold
Dog License Late Fees
Citations Issued
$ 10,360.00
$ 17,822.00
$ 2,030.00
$ 6,675.00
• Estimated Totals/Some Court Action Pending
HARBORMASTER/WATERWAYS
REPORT FOR 1998
We have seen an increase in mooring and slip rent-
als for the boating season of 1998. Minor improvements
have been made to all town owned marinas. Waiting lists
still exist for all town owned facilities, and a waiting list
has begun for moorings as well. We would like to thank
all boaters in the Town of Yarmouth that abided by the
early warnings from the Division of Natural Resources to
remove boats from moorings and slips during our hurri-
cane season. This minimized all damages that may have
occurred if boats were not removed or secured with hur-
ricane moorings in safe harbors. We hope in the future
that all boaters continue to abide by these warnings.
Boating activities in 1998 increased by 30% over 1997.
In 1998, there was a noticeable decrease in prob-
lems with personal water crafts in Bass River (jet skis
and jet boats). This was due to efforts of this division to
conduct boat safety education to the users of these crafts.
However, we still need to address this problem in the
Lewis Bay area. These personal water crafts must abide
by all boating laws in all waterways.
The Harbormaster Division continues to focus on
boat safety and education, conducting over 350 boating
safety inspections at sea and 190 safety checks at boat
ramps.
The Town of Yarmouth continues to utilize the Pump
Out Boat, which has been used to pump out septic waste
from 1,053 vessels. The boat pumps out the septic stor-
age tanks of recreational boaters at no cost. Evidence of
the success of this program has been proven through
water quality testing. Marine waste has diminished and
this has been documented through comments of beach
goers and waterfront property owners.
We are looking forward to another good season in
1999.
GENERAL CALLS
Yarmouth (559)
Dennis (951)
Barnstable
Coast Guard
V.H.F.
Pump Outs
ASSISTS
Power
Sail
BEACH CALLS
Boats Too Close
Wind Sailors
Problem Swimmers
Possible Drownings
Fish/Sharks/Jellyfish
Personal Water Crafts
TOTAL
J48 J49
112 73
40 25
15 0
5 11
27 18
25 19
TOTAL 2,000 Gallons
TOTAL
TOTAL
43 35
40 25
3 10
144
51
20
12
1
0
60
ASSISTANCE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS
TOTAL 90
Dennis 21
Barnstable 7
Coast Guard 35
Other (Police/Fire/Recreation/DNR) 27
137
36
12
4
5
OTHER
Night Calls
Oil Spills
Other Pollution
Assist Injured Boaters/Bathers
TOTAL
BOATS STOPPED TOTAL
Speeding
Safety Checks/Boat Inspections/P.ED.'s
Numbers/Registration
Negligent Operation
Other
20 12
18 10
0 0
0 0
2 2
570 436
228 160
260 170
43 54
39 52
0 0
GRAND TOTAL HARBORMASTER 979 759
Respectfully submitted,
Karl W. vonHone
Natural Resource Director
Report of the Yarmouth
Recreation Commission
1998 was an exciting year for the Division of Recre-
ation. The Commission and staff worked tirelessly at im-
proving existing programs while assessing the needs of
this growing community. A multitude of projects, some
new and some ongoing, kept everyone very busy.
The construction of the Old Town House Park is well
underway. The majority of the work at the Park site was
completed and now we await the grow in of the grass.
The public has been very patient as they drive by and
see this beautiful park with the fences up and the gates
locked. We anticipate opening in the Fall of 1999. The
Park includes two multipurpose fields, an adult and youth
ball field, two basketball courts, two lawn bowling courts,
two recreational horseshoe pits, a play structure geared
toward 3-9 year olds, an exercise area, and a walking
trail. There will also be a concession stand with public
bathrooms. We will be contacting established youth &
adult sports leagues to begin scheduling their requests
for the use of these lighted facilities as soon as we know
when. we will be operational. The Commission would like
to thank the public for respecting the work that is being
done at the site and for staying off the grass during this
critical grow in period.
0 The Cape Tech School constructed some impressive
80 new lifeguard towers for our larger beaches. These six tow-
ers were put in place by a cooperative effort of the Parks &
Cemeteries, Sanitation, and Highway Departments. Now
66 the lifeguards have an unobstructed view of the water and
0 a very visible site to maintain public safety and dispense
information and first aid support to the patrons.
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In the Spring of 1998, two major structures were
completed with the use of HUD Funds. An accessible
sitting area was built surrounding the Pearl Harbor Me-
morial at Bass River Beach. This now allows the veterans
to more comfortably hold annual memorial services. It
also allows for sitting, picnicking, and bird watching with
a view of the boats entering and exiting Bass River. It
was a very popular spot this past summer. A new walk-
way and sitting area overlooking Paine Garden Creek at
the Bass Hole in Yarmouthport augmented landscaping
work done at the Boardwalk to ease access and curtail
erosion at the site. This area is our only Cape Cod Bay
public access point in Yarmouth and is busy year round.
By opening up the view of the marshes we hope to entice
more people to use and enjoy this spot.
We also began work on revitalizing the Reid Avenue
Playground with the help of the Parks & Cemeteries De-
partment and the volunteer assistance of neighbors spear-
headed by Susan Underwood. This is a multi phase
project that will take a few years to complete.
Summer is the busiest time for the Recreation De-
partment and staff. All of our summer programs saw an
increase in enrollment, even with the implementation of a
"Residents Only" policy. In an attempt to ease the pro-
cess of registration for our programs we have begun ac-
cepting Master Card and Visa as a form of payment. All
participants enjoyed a safe and happy experience with
no major accidents or injuries occurring at any program
site during the season. The Commission applauds the
work of the Summer Program Coordinators and their dedi-
cated staff of high school and college students who all
added to the quality of life for the residents of Yarmouth.
Many improvements were made to the Flax Pond
Recreational Area including an upgrade of the nurses sta-
tion, the addition of a nature center, the implementation
of a low ropes initiative course, the expansion of the wa-
terfront to include 12 kayaks and swimming lessons for
all children, and the addition of a Counselor -In -Training
program to recruit local high school students to work in
the program in the future. All of these changes were well
received.
The sailing program saw the addition of two donated
Cape Cod Knockabout sailboats which allowed us to re-
introduce evening lessons for adults and racing for our
advanced students. The tennis program expanded its
offerings to include afternoon open playing time at Sandy
Pond Recreational Area and an adult doubles workshop
during the evenings. Youth softball was reintroduced in
cooperation with the Town of Dennis. Two divisions were
created and over 100 girls participated.
The Lifeguarding Staff did an exemplary job of in-
suring the safe use of all beaches in Yarmouth during the
summer of 1998. No major rescues or incidents were re-
corded due to the preventative efforts of the staff. We
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purchased two additional beach wheel chairs for use by
our elderly and disabled patrons. This summer was the
first time the Town offered a Junior Lifeguard and Life-
guard Aide Program for local youth. Fourteen students
completed this training program which prepared them to
be Lifeguards once they reach the age of sixteen. We are
very proud of this addition to our summer programming
and look forward to seeing it grow and develop in the
years to come.
The new position of Assistant Recreation Director
was filled in May by Barbara Becker. Barbara did a great
job overseeing the beaches and the swimming program
this past summer. Personal reasons led to Barbara leav-
ing us in September but the Commission wanted to thank
her personally for a job well done. Christopher Hermann
returned to the Cape to fill the Assistant Recreation Posi-
tion in December. Chris is a D/Y graduate who brings a
strong knowledge of the town, its programs, and the role
of recreation in the community with him. We look forward
to having Chris with us.
The Fall season saw an extension of some of our
popular summer programs. Flax Pond Activities Program
continued on weekends through October as well as Ten-
nis and Arts & Crafts.
To keep busy and active in the winter months we
have started our Adult Swimming Program at the Cape
Point. Paul Swartz, owner of the Cape Point, generously
donated the use of the pool during the week for all inter-
ested swimmers. This program has really taken off.
In closing, the Commission anticipates many excit-
ing and challenging projects in 1999. The opening of the
new park will consume much of our time and attention
but we will make the time to research the addition of a
Skateboard/BMX Track in town as well as expand our
non-physical and teen program offerings to serve a greater
cross section of the community. We also look forward to
working with the other divisions within the Department of
Community Services and creating cooperative program's
to better serve the needs of our year-round residents.
Respectfully submitted,
Chairman, Michael F. Stone
Vice Chairman, Dr. John Serijan
Deborah Clark
Donna Clifford
John McLoughlin
Dianne Duffy`
Sandra Cashen
John Ustas
Patricia M. Armstrong, CLP, Director
Christopher Herman, Assistant Director
Donna T. Potter, Principal Office Assistant
FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Report of the
Fire and Rescue Department
from Chief Brown
"We will do our best
with our capabilities and resources
to protect people and property
in Yarmouth from harm."
The Yarmouth Fire and Rescue Department re-
sponded to 4742 emergency incidents in 1998, a 4% in-
crease over the number of incidents in 1997. The 1998
total includes 3803 Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
incidents and 939 responses to fires and other emergen-
cies, including 39 structure fires, 23 vehicle fires and 28
brush/grass fires. Seventy-five percent of the structure
fires were in residential properties. The fire loss for 1998
was estimated at $628,725, down from the 1997 esti-
mate of $796,060. ,
Emergency Locations:
S. Yarmouth Yarmouthport W. Yarmouth
Fire
and Related 450 257
Emergency
Medical 1,938 1,118
149
701
LOCATION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSES
(18.43%) Yarmouthport
(29.81%) W. Yarmouth
(51.77%) S. Yarmouth
In addition, the Yarmouth Fire Department re-
sponded to neighboring communities to provide mutual
aid in 38 fire and 46 emergency medical incidents.
The Department maintained an excellent response
time of just over 4 minutes for structure fires with an av-
erage response of 15 firefighters. The average response
time for EMS incidents was just over 5 minutes.
The Department transported 2866 patients during
1998 and received $734,300 in receipts from ambulance
billing.
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Improvements:
A new fire engine was ordered with an anticipated
January 1999 delivery date. The new engine will be
housed at Station 1 in South Yarmouth.
The Department received over $2,400 in memorial
donations for Robert McGowan, a resident of
Yarmouthport. The funds will be used to improve para-
medic services.
The Department also received a $3,200 grant from
the Gannett Foundation. The grant was for the purchase
of a automatic external cardiac defibrillator, which was
purchased and placed in service on Engine 42 in Yar-
mouthport.
A kitchen at Station 1 was remodeled into a new
office for Fire Prevention.
Annual Fire Prevention Report from Captain Raiskio:
This was a very busy year for the one fire inspector.
The smoke detector permits increased 129% this past
year, so most of my time was dedicated to inspecting
smoke detector installations.
The Fire Prevention Bureau's activities in support of
the Department's mission include Public Education, Fire
Investigation and Fire Safety Inspections.
Education:
We again received a S.A.F.E. Grant to help with our
public education. Also, we participated at the Cape Cod
Mall Safety Weekend, Seaside Festival, D/Y High Career
Day, Yarmouthport Library Summer Program, Station
Avenue Elementary School Reading Program, Babysitter
Programs, Yarmouth Recreation Program, and a number
of other local functions.
The demand for inspections has made us move our
Fire Prevention Program in the schools to the Spring, but
we were able to implement a Water and Ice Safety Pro-
gram in the schools presented by Paramedic Holmquist,
Firefighter Christensen and Firefighter Klimm.
We had an open house at the South Yarmouth fire
station sponsored by Papa Gino's. We had well over 200
people attend, and it was an excellent opportunity for
people to see what we do.
Investigations:
Fire Prevention is responsible for fire investigations.
We investigated 22 fires where the cause was not imme-
diately determined, or was suspicious. These fires were
investigated by the Yarmouth Fire Department Fire Inves-
tigation Team under the direction of Deputy Chief Greene
with Captain Raiskio, Lieutenant Caruso and Firefighter
Simonian. The Fire Investigation Team worked closely with
the Yarmouth Police and the Massachusetts State Police
Arson Unit.
Inspections/Permits Completed:
Oil Burners
Smoke Detectors
Quarterly Inspections
Residential Occupancy Inspections
Commercial Property
Schools
Liquor Licenses
90
888
12
104
73
78
20
Black Powder Permits
Fire Works Display
21 E Environmental
Written Violations
Hazmat Incidents
Preschools
Baby Sitter Classes
Motel Alarm Verifications
Service Stations
Miscellaneous Fire Inspections
Licensing Authority Inspections
Tank Removal Inspections
Tank Testing
4
1
24
19
Call FF Kevin Enright was appointed as a
full time firefighter.
Career Department:
Lt. John E. Davidson retired
FF/Medic David Nordberg resigned
Firefighter Paul J. Antonellis resigned
Robert J. Reardon was hired as a FF/Medic
Matthew Bearse was hired as a FF/Medic
Susan Madden was hired as a FF/Medic
Kevin Enright was hired as a Firefighter
Christopher Read was hired as a Firefighter
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Brown
Fire Chief
Report of the
Fire Advisory Committee
The Fire Advisory Committee continues to meet with
the Chief of Department on a regular basis. Meetings are
scheduled on the first Monday of the month at 8:30 A.M.
9 Meeting agendas include review of problems related
to ambulance billings. This source of income provides
8 the Department with partial funding required to meet
manpower and equipment needs.
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98
45
20
32
44
4
Tank Registration 35
Sprinkler Permits 14
Welding/Cutting Permits 5
Fire Prevention Presentations 21
Fire Extinguisher Classes 5
Health AidNNA Training 10
Fire Alarm Installations 5
Commercial Plan Reviews 48
Forty -Four underground storage tanks were re-
moved from the ground this year. The total capacity of
these tanks was 25,050 gallons.
Personnel Changes:
Call Fire Department:
Call Firefighter Peter Guarino resigned
Call Firefighter Thomas Troy resigned
Auxiliary Call FF John McPherson resigned
Call FF Matthew Bearse was appointed as a
full time firefighter/medic
Call FF Robert Reardon was appointed as a
full time firefighter/medic
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Other items include review of operating and capital
budget expenditures.,
The committee will continue to meet with the Chief
and be available to assist the Department whenever re-
quired.
Respectfully submitted,
George C. Shirley
Robert Tucker
Dr. James Clayton
Richard Carroll
MUNICIPAL FINANCE
Municipal Finance Department
Many exciting changes have occurred in the Mu-
nicipal Finance Department as we have been preparing
for the Year 2000. The Town of Yarmouth faces the same
challenges as other business and industries for the safe-
keeping against the 2000 issues.
Our 2000 conversion is complete for the Real Es-
tate and Personal Property programs. The Finance per-
sonnel for the last three years have been integrating new
procedures for scanning and outsourcing the billing pro-
cess in order to eliminate any problems for the 2000 con-
version. We are now working on converting the Financial
records of the Town. This conversion is anticipated to be
completed by June 30, 1999.
The team work of the four divisions which include,
Treasurer, Collector, Assessor and Accounting continues
to produce a sound financial environment for the Town of
Yarmouth.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the
professionalism, dedication and hard work by the em-
ployees of the Municipal Finance Department especially
the Division Heads: Fran Wood, Collector, Wally
Lundstrom, Treasurer and Matt Zurowick, Assessor.
I wish to thank all the Departments and Divisions of
the Town for their support and assistance during 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Milne
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
Report of the Town Accountant
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1997
TO JUNE 30, 1998
Annual reports submitted in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 41, Section 61 of the Massachu-
setts General Law:
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES vs.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF REVENUES
These financial reports are being presented on a
modified fund basis which is consistent with the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Accounting Sys-
tem.
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The following reports were prepared byThevenin,
O'Grady & Company, LLP at the conclusion of the annual
audit for the year ending June 30, 1998:
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES
AND ACCOUNTING GROUPS
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF REVENUE,
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Milne
Director of Finance/Town Accountant
APPROPRIATION
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR -ENO %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
MODERATOR
01-10-114-0001-51-5111 Art.#5-1
Salaries 300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
IMODERATORTOTALS 300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
SELECTMEN -
01-10-122-0002-51-5111 Art.#5-2
Salaries 5,000.00 0.00 4,999.80 0.00 0.20 100.0%
01-10-122-0003-57-5700 Art.#5-3
Expenses 6,300.00 0.00 6,143.00 0.00 157.00 97.5%
0.00
01-10-122-0000-52-5200 6/98
Personnel Study
0.00 0.00 0.00 13,500.00 0.00 0.0%
13,500.00
01-10-122-8512-58-5810 Art.#9 12/8513
Land Drive -In 0.00 2,788.48 0.00 2,788.48 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8701-58-5810 Art.#3B 1/7/87
Land Great Western Road 0.00 4,902.86 0.00 4,902.86 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8713-58-5810 Art#4B 1/7/87
Land German Hill 0.00 29.53 0.00 29,53 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8714-58-5810 Art.#88 1/7/87
Land North Mill Pond 0.00 342.43 0.00 342.43 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8704-58-5840 Art#26 4/87
Drainage Easement 0.00 5,750.00 0.00 5,750.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8904-58-5810 Art.#33 4/898
ConservationlRecreation Land 0.00 8,23204 0.00 6,232.04 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-8941-58-5840 Art.#50 4/89
Drainage Easement 0.00 6,400.00 0.00 6,400.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9106-58-5810 Art.#7 6/918
Land Damage/J. Sousa 0.00 173.63 0.00 173.63 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9213-58-5810 Art#1 1/8/92
West Sandy Pond 0.00 9,679.09 0.00 9,679.09 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9209-58-5840 Art. #4 9/92
STM Outfall Pipe 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
(5,000.00)
01-10-122-9402-51-5150 Art.#3 2/94
Salary Inc. FY92-93-94 Police
0.00 48,711.29 22,473.03 26,238.26 0.00 46.1%
0.00
01-10-122-9508-51-5150 Art.#18 8/95
Salary Inc. Union/Nonunlon FY95 & FY98 0.00 17,450.62 0.00 6,730.22 (0.00) 0.0%
(10,720.40)
01-10-122-9642-58-5810 Art.#20 4/96
Land Taking Plymouth Road 0.00 750.00 0.00 0.00 750.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9704-51-5150 Art.#7 4/97 STM
Implementation Personnel Study 267,000.00 42,573.80 4,270.84 5,360.20 (0.00) 44.3%
• (299,942.76)
01-10-122-9704-57-5780 Art. #2 4/97 STM
Judah Baker Windmill Repairs 50,000.00 0.00 6,800.00 43,200.00 0.00 13.6%
01-10-122-9804-58-5810 Art. #17 4/98ATM
Land Taking So. Yarmouth Library 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-122-9841-58-5810 M. #35
Land Taking/Town Ways 2,650.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 0.0%
(SELECTMEN TOTALS 330,951.00 160,783.77 44,886.87 13377.74 907.20 24.9%1
(302.183.161
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APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1,1997: JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
01-10-123-0004-51-5111 Art.55-4
Salaries 134,694.00 0.00 143,109.35 0.00 0.00 100.0%
8,415.35
01-10-123-0005-51-5112 Art.85-5
Wages 103,477.00 0.00 109,126.23 0.00 0.00 100.0%
5,848.23
01-10-123-0000-57-5780
Prior Years Encumbered 0.00 0.00 1,369.07 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,369.07
01-10-123-0006-57-5700 AR.#5.6
Expenses 7,750.00 0.00 8,598.00 0.00 1,154.00 85.1%
01-10-123-0007-51-5141 Art.#5-7
Employee Increment Increases 15,300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
(15,300.00)
01-10-123-0009.52-5200 AR#5-9
Energy 571,550.00 0.00 447,677.17 3,480.00 120,412.83 78.3%
0.00
01-10-123-0012-52-5310 Art.#5-12
Update By -Laws 1,500.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-123-0013-51-5191 Art#5-13
Training 6,120.00 0.00 6,120.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-123A014-52-5340 Art#6-14
Telephone 53,000.00 1,369.07 53,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
(1,389.07)
01-10-123-0016-57-5720 Art.#5-18
Out of State Travel 5,200.00 0.00 5,158.52 0.00 41.48 99:2%
01-10-123-9704-53-5300 Art#12 4/97
Police & Fire Medical 0.00 23,362.50 32,575.65 0.00 232.12 99.3%
9,445.27
01-10-123-9741-57-5780 Art.#14 4/97
'4TH July Celebration 0.00 13,000.00 12,671.63 0.00 328.37 97.5%
01-10-123-9804-53-5300 Art.#12 4/98
Police & Fire Medical 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-123-9804-57-5780 Art.#9 4/98
Prior Year Bills 780.31 0.00 780.31 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-123-9841-57-5780 Art#13 4/98
4TH of Ju Celebration 13,000,00 0.00 0.00 13,000.00 0.00 0.0%
1 EXECUTIVV SECRETARY TOTALS 942,371.31 39,231.57 • 821,182.93 48,480.00 122,188.80 83.0%1
,208.85
FINANCE COMMITTEE
01-10-131-0019-51-5112 Art#5-19
Wages 1,570.00 0.00 . 709.00 0.00 861.00 46.2%
01-10-131-0020-57-5700 Art85-20
Expenses 250.00 0.00 • • 215.00 0.00 35.00 86.0%
0.00
(FINANCE COMMITTEE TOTALS 1,820.00 0.00 924.00. 0.00 898.00 50.8%I
0.00
RESERVE FUND
01-10-132-0021-57-5700 Art.#5-21
Reserve fund
RESERVE FUND TOTALS
100,000.00 0.00 .0.00 0.00 13,519.40 0.0%
(86,480.60)
100,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,519.40 0.0%1
(88,480.80)
116
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30,1998 • '
APPROPRIATION ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
01-10-135-0022-51-5112 Art.#5-22
Wages 141,484.00 0.00 153,348.15 0.00 0.00 100.0%
11,884.15
01-10-135-0023-57-5700 Art.#5-23
Expenses 3,825.00 0.00 3,627.08 0.00 197.92 94.8%
01-10-135-0024-52-5301 Art.#5-24
Audit 18,000.00 10,216.25 15,000.00 13,218.25 0.00 53.2%
0.00
TOWN ACCOUNTANT TOTALS .629:O - 10,216.25 - _.... 171,975.23 13,216.25 197.92 92.8% I
11.884.15
PURCHASING
01-10-138-0025-52-5200 Art#5-25
Purchasing 89,800,00 0.00 89,004.73 0.00 795.27 99.1%
0.00
PURCHASING TOTALS 89,800.00 0.00 89,000.73 0.00 795.27 99.1%I
000
ASSESSORS
01-10-141-0026-51-5112 Art#6-28
Wages 193,132.00 0.00 197,822.32 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,890.32
01-10-141-0027-57-5700 Art#5-27
Expenses 9,525.00 0.00 9,007.13 0.00 525.12 94.5%
7.25
'ASSESSORS TOTALS 202,857.00 0.00 206,829A5 0.00 525.12 99.7%
4.697.57
REVALUATION
01-10-142-9704-53-5300 Art#8-1 4/97
Revaluation 0.00 106,065.93 80,487.25 25,598.68 (0.00) 75.9%
01-10-142-9804-53-5300 Art#8-1 4/98
Revaluation 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 0.0%
REVALUATION TOTALS 25,000.00 108,085.93 80,467.25 50,598.68 (0.00) 61.4% I
TREASURER
01-10-145-0029-51-5112 Art1I5-29
Wages 92,046.00 0.00 97,927.08 0.00 0.00 100.0%
5,881.08
01-10-145-0030-57-5700 Art.#5-30
Expenses
TREASURER TOTALS
COLLECTOR
01-10-146-0036-51-5112 Art415-36
Wages 141,567.00 0.00 144,789.69 0.00 .0.00 100.0%
3,222.69
01-10-148-0037-57-5700 Art.#5-37
Expenses 9,380.00 0.00 5,480.57 3,800.00 79.43 58.6%
0.00
01-10-148-9998-52-5314
Tax Title Takings 30,000.00 0.00 2,942.56 0.00 27,057.44 9.8%
0.00
COLLECTOR TOTALS 180,927.00 0.00 153,212.82 3,800.00 27,136.87 83.2%1
3.222.69
LEGAL.
01-10-151-0010-52-5302 Art.#5-10
Legal 110,000.00 0.00 91,082.21 0.00 22,403.79 80.3%
3,486.00
01-10-151-0011-52-5303 Art.#5-11
Contract Bargaining 40,800.00 0.00 '19„433.98 0.00 21,368.02 47.6%
LEGAL TOTALS 150,800.00 0.00 110,498.19 0.00 43,769.81 73.3%
I
3,468.00
*250.00 0.00 37,498.10 1,190.00 561.90 95.5%
0.00
131,298.00 0.00 135,425.18 1,190.00 561.90 98.7%I
5,881.08
117
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
)ERSONNEL BOARD
01-10-152-0038-51-5112 Art.#5-38
Wages 600.00 0.00 1,020.71 0.00 204.29 83.3%
625.00
01-10-152-0039-57-5700 Art.#5-39
Expenses 5,400.00 0.00 4,255.11 0.00 1,144.89 78.8%
0.00
!PERSONNEL BOARO.TOTALS 6,000.00 0.00 5,275.82 0.00 1,349.18 87.9%1
825.00
DATA PROCESSING
01-10-155-0015-54-5581 Art.#5-15
Microfilming 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-10-155-0040-57-5700 Art85-40
Data Processing 88,530.00 0.00 75,493.05 9,911.00 1,125.95 87.2%
01-10-155-9504-58-5850 Art#8-4 4/95
Town Wide Computer Update 0.00 70,000.00 70,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-10-155-9604-58-5850 Art.46-2 4/96
Muni-Upgrades/Maint. 0.00 55,826.51 51,175.00 4,451.51 0.00 92.0%
01-10-151-9704-58-5850 Art.#6-2 4/97
Town Wide Computer Upgrede/MaInt 0.00 100,000.00 89,911.58 10,088.42 (0.00) 89.9%
01-10-155-9804-68-5850 Art#6-5 4/98
Muni-Upgrades/Matnt. 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.0%
I ATA PROCESSING TOTALS 189,530.00 225,626.51 286,579.63 127,450.93 1,125.95 69.0%1
AX TITLE FORECLOSURE
01-10-158-9998-52-5313
Tax Title Foreclosures 35,000.00 0.00 26,416.08 0.00 8,583.92 75.5%
1TAX TITLE FORECLOSURE TOTAL 35,000.00 0.00 26,416.08 0.00 6583.92 75.5%1
TOWN CLERK
01-10-161-0041-51-5111 Art#5-41
Salaries 13,529.00 0.00 13,866.84 0.00 0.00 100.0%
337.84
01-10-161-0042-51-5112 Art.#5-42
Wages 98,373.00 0.00 100,146.32 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,773.32
01-10-161-0043-57-5700 Art.#5-43
Expenses 3,060.00 0.00 2,948.69 0.00 111.31 96.4%
01-10-161-0044-52-5309 Art.#5-44
Preservation of Records 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
TOWN CLERK TOTALS 116,482.00 0.00 118,461.85 0.00 111.31 99.9%1
2,111.16
LECTION & REGISTRATION
01-10-162-0045-51-5112 Art.#5-45
Wages 13,514.00 0.00 8,494.82 0.00 5,019.18 62.9%
01-10-162-0048-57-5700 Art#5-46
Expenses 42,489.00 0.00 19,920.56 8125.00 14,443.44 46.9%
ELECTION & REG TOTALS 56,003.00 0.00 28,415.38 8.125.00 19,462.62 50.7% 1
CABLEVISION
01-10-169-0059-57-5700 Art.#5-59
Expenses 2,040.00 0.00 2,003.08 0.00 36.92 98.2%
0.00
I CABLEVISION COMMITTEE TOTAL 2,040.00 0.00 2,003.08 0.00 36.92 98.2%
0.00
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
01-10-171-0047-51-5112 Art.45.47
Wages 61,030.00 0.0062,350.55 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,320.55
01-10-171-0048-57-5700 Art.#5-48
Expenses 5,916.00 0.00 5,412.36 0.00 503.64 91.5%
CONSERVATION COMM TOTALS 66,948.00 0.00 67,782.91 0.00 503.64 99.3961
1,320.55
118
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
PLANNING BOARD
01-10-175-0053-51-5112 Art.#5-53
Wages 124,714.00 0.00 130,829.57 0.00
6,115.57
0.00 100.0%
01-10-175-0054-57-5700 Art
Expenses 20,585.00 0.00 20.428.24 0.00 156.76 99.2%
I PLANNING BOARD TOTALS 145,299.00 0.00 151,257.81 0.00 166.78 99.9%
6,115.57
APPEALS BOARD
01-10-176-0057-51-5112 Art*5-57
Wages 29,471.00 0.00 30,444.73 0.00 0.00 100.0%
973.73
01-10-176-0058-57-5700 Art95-58
Expenses 2,500.00 0.00 1,817.86 0.00 682.14 72.7%
0.00
APPEALS BOARD TOTALS 31,971.00 0.00 32,262.59 0.00 682.14 97.9%
973.73
PUBUC PROPERTY & BUILDINGS
01-10-192-0060-51-5112 Art.#5-60
Wages 32,733.00 0.00 35,147.28 0.00 15.72 100.0%
2,430.00
01-10-192-0061-57-5700 Att#5-61
Expenses 95,000.00 0.00 80,176.69 0.00 4,823.31 94.3%
(10,000.00)
01-10-192-9604-58-5840 Art#6-24 4/96
Structures -Facilities Maint & Imrovements
01-10-192-9704-58-5840 Art.#6.3 4/97
Town Buildings Maintenance
01-10-192-9804-58.5840 Art#6-17 4/98
Town Buildings Maintenance
PUBUC PROP. & BLDG TOTAL
OWN REPORTS
01-10-195-0018-52-5311 Art#5-18
Town Reports
TOWN REPORTS TOTALS
(GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTALS
PUBLIC SAFETY
0.00 18,680.16 14,846.96 3,833.20 0.00 79.5%
10,000.00 75,000.00 34,785.91 50,214.09
85,000.00 0.00 0.00 85,000.00
222,733.00 93,680.16 164,958.84 139,047.29
(7.570.00)
17.500.00 0.00 164358.69 0.00
17,500.00 0.00 16,058.69 0.00
0.00 40.9% '
0.00 0.0%
4,839.03 52.1%I
1,441.31 91.8%
1,441.31 91.8%
3,208,695.31 625,804.19 2,713,955.13 523,865.89 248,771.07 77.8%
(347,707.411
POUCE
01-20-210-0062-51-5111 Art#5-62
Salaries 79,448.00 0.00 84,765.82 0.00 0.00 100.0%
5,317.82
01-20-210-0063-51-5112 Art.#5-63
Wages 2,778,065.00 0.00 2,852,247.01 0.00 2,914.99 99.9% -
77,097.00
01-20-210-0064-57-5700 Art.#5-64
Expenses 133,906.00 0.00 141,014.66 0.00 41.34 100.0%
7,150.00
01-20-210-8804-58-5850 Art#17 4/888
Radio System 0.00 1,720.40 0.00 1,720.40 0.00 0.0%
01-20-210-9404-58-5870 Art:#8-10 4/94
Portable Radios(6) 0.00 1,524.41 1,479.31 0.00 45.10 97.0%
01-20-210-9504-58-5870 AR.66-13 4/95
Vehicles 0.00 4,877.90 4,877.90 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-210-9604-58-5870 Art.#6-20 4/96
Vehicles(7) 0.00 49,651.11 49,651.11 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-210-9704-58-5850 Art#69 4/97
New Telephone Communication System 0.00 22,000.00 16,708.00 5,292.00 0.00 75.9%
119
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
APPROPRIATION ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
01-20-210-9704-58-5870 Art.#6-4 4/97
Replace Vehicles(6) 0.00 162,636.0090,585.46 72,050.54 0.00 55.7%
01-20-210-9742-58-5850 Art.#3 4/97 STM
Safety Equipment 0.00 14,000.00 8,818.79 5,181.21 (0.00) 63.0%
01-20-210-9804-58-5870 Art.#6-14 4/98
Vehicles(6) 164,646.00 0.00 0.00 164,646.00 0.00 0.0%
!POLICE TOTALS - 3,158,065.00 258,409.82 3,250,148.06 248,890.15 3,001.43 92.8%
89,564.82
RE
01-20-220-0065-51-5111 Art.#5-65
Salaries 57,173.00 0.00 62,116.52 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,943.52
01-20-220-0066-51-5112 Art.#5-66
Wages 2,011,277.00 0.00 2,115,084.84 0.00 0.00 100.0%
103,807.84
01-20-220-0068-51-5190 Art#5-68
Uniform Allowance 18,500.00 0.00 21,811.98 0.00 77.00 99.6%
3,388.98
01.20-220-0069-57-5700 Art#5.69
Expenses 87,670.00 0.00 94,589.98 0.00 0.00 100.0%
6,919.98
01-20-220-9804-58-5870 Art.#6-8 4/96
Repair/Provide Firefighter Gear 0.00 15,005.62 15,005.62 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-220-9704-58-5850 Art#6-6 4/97
Upgrade Radio System 0.00 24,500.00 24,285.00 215.00 0.00 99.1%
01-20-220-9704-58-5870 Art.#6-11 4/97
Repair/Provide Firefighter Gear 0.00 17,000.00 16,542.97 457.03 (0.00) 97.3%
01-20-220-9741-58-5850 Art#6-15 4/97
Infectious Disease Control 0.00 20,000.00 16,495.82 3,504.18 0.00 82.5%
01-20-220-9741-58-5870 Art#6-13 4/97
Replace Squad 50 0.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-220-9742-58-5850 AR.#3. 4/97 STM
Safety Equipment 0.00 9,400.00 9,340.00 0.00 60.00 99.4%
01-20-220-9742-58-5870 Art.#6-14 4/97
Replace Rescue 53 0.00 60,000.00 59,978.00 0.00 22.00 100.0%
01-20-220-9804-58-5870 Art.#6-9 4/98
Replace Rescue 53 117,908.00 0.00 0.00 117,908.00 0.00 0.0%
01-20-220-9841-58-5870 Art.#6-10 4/98
Replace Firefighter Gear 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-20-220-9842-584870 Art.#24 4/98
Replace Pumber Truck Lease 180,000.00 0.00 0.00 160000.00 0.00 0.0%
I FIRE TOTALS 2,467,528.00 205,905.62 2,495,250.73 297,584.21 159.00 89.4%
119,060.32 }
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
01-20-232-0070-52-5304 Art.#5-70
C&I Emergency Medical 6,524.00 0.00 6 524.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
(EMERGENCY (IEDICAL TOTALS 6,524.00 0.00 824.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
BUILDING INSPECTOR
01-20-241-0071-51-5112 Art.#5-71
Wages 264,709.00 0.00281,157.18 0.00 0.00 100.0%
16,448.18
01-20-241-0072-57-5700 Art.#5-72
Expenses 19,990.00 0.00 31,198.04 898.44 (0.00) 97.2%
12,106.48
BUILDING INSPECTOR TOTALS 284,899.00 0.00 312,353.22 898.44 (0.00) 99.7%
28.854.66
CIVIL DEFENSE
01-20-291-0073-51-5112 Art.#5-73
Wages 1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-20-291-0074-57-5700 Art.#5-74
Expenses 1,000.00 0.00 744.23 0.00 255.77 74.4%
'CIVIL DEFENSE TOTALS 2,250.00 0.00 1,994.23 0.00 255.77 88.6% 1
120
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 19138
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREV. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
DOG OFFICER
01-20.292-007551-5112 Art.#5-75
Wages 56,728.00 0.00 57,546.38 0.00
818.38
0.00 100.0%
01-20-292-0076-57-5700 Art.#R5-76
Expenses 18,765.00 0.00 15,897.45 0.00 867.56 94.8%
DOG OFFICER TOTALS 73.493.00 0.00 73,443.83 0.00 867.55 98.8%1 818.38
HARBORMASTER
01-20-295-0077-51-5112 Art.#5-77
Wages 26,700.00 0.00 21,520.01 0.00 5,179.99 80.6%
0.00
01-20-295-0078-57-5700 Art.#5-78
Expenses 17,170.00 0.00 15,549.84 0.00 1,620.16 90.6%
0.00
01-20-295-9804-58-5870 Art.#6-11 4198
Race Motor (449) 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.0%
HARBORMASTER TOTALS 53,870.00 0.00 37,089.85 10,000.00 6,800.15 68.8% 1
0.00
WATERWAYS
01-20-296-0079-51-5112 Art.#5-79
Wages 8,000.00 0.00 7,961.00 0.00 39.00 99.5%
01-20-296-0080.575700 Art.#5-80
Expenses 9,090.00 0.00 7,752.59 0.00 1,337.41 85.3%
01-20-296-8804-58-5840 Art#6.62 4/88
Dredge Bass River 0.00 117,335.82 37,458.35 79,877.47 0.00 31.9%
01-20-296-9504-58-5840 Art.80.16 4/95
Dredge Bass River 0.00 1,920.00 1,920.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
01-20-296-9508-58-5840 Art.#813 8195
Dredging Mill Creek 0.00 16,238.68 1,900.00 14,336.68 0.00 11.7%
0.00
01-20-296-9604-58-5840 AR#8-13 4/96
Dredge Parkers River 0.00 3,887.04 0.00 3,887.04 0.00 0.0%
01-20-296-9641-58-5840 Art#6-15 4/96
Shore Erosion 0.00 2,279.54 0.00 2,279.54 0.00 0.0%
01-20-296-9804-58-5840 Art.#6-19 4/98
Dredge Mill Creek 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-20-296-9841-58-5840 Art86-20 4/98
Shore Erosion 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 15 000.00 0.00 0.0%
WATERWAYS TOTALS 52,090.00 141,659.08 58,991.94 135,,380.73 1,376.41 29.4%1
0.00
NATURAL RESOURCES
01-20-299-0050-51-5112 Art.#5-50
Wages 187,931.00 0.00 182,699.69 0.00 5,231.31 97.2%
0.00
01-20-299-0051-57-5700 Art.#651
Expenses 29,200.00 0.00 28,131.54 0.00 3,068.46 89.5%
0.00
01-20-299-0052-575785 Art.#5-52
Shellfish Propagation 21,000.00 0.00 19,708.87 0.00 .1,293.13 93.8%
01-20-299-9402-57-5780 Art#8 2/94
Rabies 0.00 424.04 160.92 263.12 0.00 37.9%
121
APPROPRIATION
01-20-299-9504-58-5840 Art.#6-9 4/95
Long Pond Herring Run Repairs
01-20-299-9642-57-5780 Art.#3 4/96
Rabies
01-20-299-9704-58-5840 Art.#8 4/97 STM
Beach Nourishment Project
01-20-299-9804-58-5870 Art.#6-3 4/98
Carolina Skiff Motor/Trailer
01-20-299-9841-58-5870 Art.i6-4 4/98
4X4 Pickup (J41)
NATURAL RESOURCES TOTALS
PUBLIC SAFETY TOTALS
EDUCATION
SCHOOL
01-30-300-9304-56-5601 Art#9 4/98
Cape Cod Tech Regional School District
01-30-300-9341-56-5602 Art.#1 4/98
D -Y Regional School District
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET. APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30,1998
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREV. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
0.00 8,695.50 0.00 8,695.50 0.00 0.0%
0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 0.00 0.0%
12,000.00 0.00 0.00 12,000.00 0.00 0.0%
26,000.00 0.00 0.00 26,000.00 0.00 0.0%
278,131.00 84,119.54 228,899.02 101,958.82 9,592.90
0.00
67.2%
8,372,850.00 668,094.06 8,482,478.88 794,21215 22,053.21 88.8%
237,998.18
741,619.00 0.00 741,619.00 0.00
0.00
12,618,099.00 0.00 12,618.099.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
0130-300-950456-5602 Art.#1 4/96
D -Y Regional School District 409,881.00 0.00 409,879.50 0.00 1.50 100.0%
EDUCATION TOTALS 13,769,599.00 0.00 13,769,597.50 0.00 1.50 100.0%
0.00
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
Trees
01-40-294-0092-57-5700 Art#5-92
Expenses 18,800.00 0.00 12,941.40 0.00 5,858.60 68.8%
0.00
01-40-294-0192-52-5380 Art.#5-92
Greenhead Fly Control 1,490.00 0.00 1,490.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
(TREES TOTALS 20,290.00
0.00 0.00 14,431.40 0.00 5,858.60 71.1%I
i
ENGINEERING
01-40-411-0290-51-5112 Art.#5-90
Wages 317,078.00 0.00 325,507.39 0.00 0.00 100.0%
8,429.39
01-40-411-0292-57-6700 Art#5-92
Expenses 16,218.00 0.00 16;101.99 0.00 116.01 99.3%
01-40-411-9343-58-5840 M.#43 4/93B
Par 3 Drainage 0.00 68.72 0.00 68.72 0.00 0.0%
01-40-411-9604-58-5840 Art #6-5 4/96
Drainage 0,00 26,616.99 26,816.99 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40-411-9641-58-5870 Art#6-4 4/96
Pickup W/Cap(Repair Van) 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.0%
01-40-411-9704-58-5840 Art#8-5 4/97
Drainage 0.00 125,000.00 119,114.56 5,885.44 0.00 95.3%
01-40-411-9804-58-5840 Art.#6-7 4/98
Drainage 150,000.00 0.00 0.00 150.000.00 0.00 0 o%
01-40-411.9804-08-5870 Art#8-6 4/98
Replace Van 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 0.0%
I ENGINEERING TOTALS 503,296.00 153,685.71 487,340.93 175,954.18 2,116.01 73.2%
8,429.39
0.00 100.0%
122
APPROPRIATION
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
01-40-421-0390-51-5112 Art.05.90
Wages
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
97,956.00 0.00 104,996.85 0.00 0.00 100.0%
7,040.85
01-40-421-0392-57-5700 Art#5-92
Expenses 3,100.00 0.00 3041.75 0.00 58.25 98.1%
DEPART. PUBLIC WORKS TOTALS 101,058.00 0.00 108,38.60 0.00 58.25 99.9%1
7,040.85
HIGHWAY
01-40-422-0490-51-5112 Art.#5-90
Wages 494,856.00 0.00 486,310.32 0.00 8,545.68 98.3%
0.00
01-40-422-0491-51-5130 Art.#5-91
Overtime 8,000.00 0.00 6,094.18 0.00 1,905.82 76.2%
0.00
01-40422-0492.57.5700 Art.85-92
Expenses 95,000.00 0.00 93,936.84 0.00 1,063.18 98.9%
0.00
01-40-422-0592-57-5700 Art. #5.92
Highway Machinery Operating 49,000.00 0.00 49,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
01-40-422-9604-58-5840 Art.#6.10 4/96
Roadways & Sidewalks 0.00 152,932.38 152,932.36 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40.422-960458-5870 Art.#6-7 4/96
Hydraulic Sanders 0.00 2,714.00 2,714.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40-422-9641-585870 Art.#6-8 4/96
1 Ton Dump Truck 4X4 0.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40-422-9704-58-5840 Art.86-7 4/97
Roadways & Sidewalks 0,00 245,000.00 60,817.49 184,182.51 0.00 24.8%
01-40-422-9704-58-5870 Art.#6-10 4/97
Hgwy(3) Cemetery(1) DNR(1)Truck Lease 0.00 41,000.00 41,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40-422-9804-585840 Art.#6-12 4/98 -
Roadways & Sidewalks 250,000.00 0.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.0%
01-40-422-9804-58-5870 Art.#6-18 4/98
Hy13) Cemetery(1) DNR(1)Truck Lease 22,734.00 0.00 0.00 22,734.00 0.00 0.0%
HIGHWAY TOTALS 919,590.00 471,646.36 922,805.19 456,916.51 11,514.66 68.3%
0.00
SNOW & ICE REMOVAL
01-40-423-008351-5112 Art#5-83
Wages 39,200.00 0.00 13,369.54 0.00 25,830.46 34.1%
01-40-423-0084-57-5700 Art#5-84
Expenses
SNOW & ICE REMOVAL TOTALS
STREET CLEANING
01-40-432-0692-52-5291 Art#5-92
StreetSweepin 85,000.00 0.00 81,081.00 0.00 3,919.00 95.4%
I STREET C NG TOTALS 85,000 00 0.00 81.081.00 0.00 3,919.00 95.4%
SANITATI N 0 POSAL
01-40-433-0790-51-5112 Art#5-90
Wages 287,460.00 0.00 301,581.64 0.00 0.00.100.0%
14,121.64
01-40-433-0792-57-5700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 226,892.00 0.00 208,933.42 0.00 17,958.58 92.1%
0.00
01-40-433-920458-5840 Art.# 6-62 4/92
Eng & Closure Plan 0.00 3,791.95 2,076.00 1,715.95 (0.00) 54.7%
01-10-433-9402-58-5840 Art.#7 2/94
Landfill Closure 0.00 7,059.55 0.00 7,059.55 0.00 0.0%
0.00
93,100.00 0.00 15,919.14 0.00 77,180.86 17.1%
0.00
132,300.00 0.00 29,288.68 0.00 103,011.32 22.1%
0.00
123
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
01-40-433-9504-58-5840 Art#26 4/95
Capping Landfill 0.00 37,839.85 31,230.37 6,609.48 0.00 82.5%
01-40-433-9508-58-5840 Art#2 8/95
Closure Plan 0.00 454,285.13 189,383.50 284,901.63 0.00 37.3%
01-40-433-9704-58-5850 Art#6-12 4/97
Loader Payment 0.00 3,142:00 3,142.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-40-433-9804-58-5870 Art.#8-16 4198
1990 VME Loader 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 50,000.00 0.00 0.0%
SANITATION DISPOSAL TOTALS 584,352.0 506,118.48 , 718,348.93 350,286.61 17,958.58 68.0%
14,121.64
CEMETERIES .
01-40-491-0890-51-5112 /4t#590
Wages 143,443.00 0.00 143,784.63 0.00 0.00 100.0%
341.63
01-40-491-0892-57-5700 Art.06 92
Expenses 18,810.00 0.00 18,594.36 0.00 215.64 98.9%
01-40-491-9408-58-5840 Art.#11 8/94
Cemetery/Park 0.00 9,308.21 8,851.75 0.00 458.46 95.1%
01-40-491-9804-58-5870 Art96-2 4/98
Replace Ride -On Mower With Bagger 8,650.00 0.00 0.00 6,850.00 0.00 0.0%
1 CEMETERIES TOTALS 188,903.00 9,30821 171,230.74 6,650.00 672.10 95.9%1
341.63
PARKS
01-40-650-0990-51-5112 Art/5.90
Wages 323,540.00 0.00 298,223.72 0.00 25,318.28 92.2%
0.00
01-40-650-0992-07-5700 Art#5-92
Expenses 67,410.00 0.00 85,388.68 0.00 2,021.32 97.0%
0.00
01-40-850-9504-58-5840 Art#6-12 4/95
Overlay Bass River Parking Lot 0.00 1,866.00 0.00 . 0.00. 1,866.00 0.0%
01-40-850-9804-58-5870 Art.98-13 4/98
Replace Ride -On Mower 6,500.00 0.00 0.00 6,500.00 0.00 0.0%
PARKS TOTALS 397,450.00 1,886.00 363,612.40 6,500.00 29,203.60 91.1%
0.00
I PUBLIC WRKS & FACILITY TOTAL 2.892,237.00 1,142,824/6 2,894,175.87 996,307.28 174,312.12 71.2%
29,933.51
DISPOSAL & WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
SOUD WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
01-40-438-0094-575700 Art. 95.94
Expenses 700.00 0.00 129.00 0.00 571.00 18.4%
SOLID WASTE ADV. COMM. TOTAL 700.00 0.00 129.00 0.00 571.00 18.4%
RECYCUNO COMMITTEE
01-40-439-0095-51-5112 Art#5-95
Wages 28,983.00 0.00 289`83.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
IREPYCLING COMMITTEE TOTALS 26,983.00 0.00 28,983.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
DISPOSAL & WTR QLTY TOTALS 27,683.00 0.00 27,112.00 0.00 571.00 97.9%
0.00
124
APPROPRIATION
HUMAN SERVICES
• STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1,1997: JUNE 30, 1908 •
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
BOARD OF HEALTH
01-60-610-0097.51-5112 Art./15-97
Wages 178,931.00 0.00 179,909.80 0.00 21.20 100.0%
1,000.00
01-50-510-0098-57-5700 Art.#5-98
Expenses 38,542.00 7,210.00 24,461.03 0.00 20,780.97 54.1%
(510.00)
01-50-510-0000-57-5780
Prior Years Encumbered 0.00 0.00 1,840.00 0.00 5,370.00 25.5%
7,210.00
01-50-510-0099-51-5112 Art#6-99
Hazardous Waste Collection Wages 7,000.00 0.00 3,059.88 0.00 3,940.12 43.7%
01-50-510-0099-52-6200 Art.*5-99
Hazardous Waste Collection Expenses 20,000.00 0.00 9,160.95 0.00 10,839.05 45.8%
BOARD OF HEALTH TOTALS 244,473.00 7,210.00 218,431.88 0.00 40,951.34 84.2%1
7,700.00
CLINICAL SERVICES
01-50-522-0106-52-5385 Art.46-106
Nursing Services
01-50-523-0104-52-5383 Art.#5-104
Center For Individual & Family
01-50-529-0101-52-5392 Art#5-101
Council On Alcoholism
01-50-529-0102-52-5381 Art.#5-102
Head Start
01-50-529-0103-52-6382 AR.#5-103
Legal Services Cape Cod
01-50529-0105-52-5384 Art.#5-105
Nauset Workshop
01-50-529-0107-52-5386 Art./16-107
Consumer Assistance
01-50-529-0108-62-5387 Art#5-108
Independence House
01-50-529-0109-52-5388 Art.#5-109
Information Line United Way
01-50-629-0110.52-5389 Art.#5-110
Sight Loss Inc.
01-50-529-0112-52-5391 Art#5-112
Handicapped Commission
01-50-529-0000-57-6780
Handicapeed-Prlor Years Encumbered
20,341.00 0.00 9,251.44 0.00 11,089.56 45.5%
24,198.00 0.00 24,195.96 0.00 0.04 100.0%
6,249.00 0.00 5,249.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,793.00 0.00 ` 4,793.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,800.00 0.00 1,800.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
10,280.00 0.00 10,280.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
' 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
7,441.00 0.00 7,441.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,600.00 0.00 1,600.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,000.00 1,000.00 925.44 0.00 74.56 92.5%
(1,000.00)
0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1,000:00
01-50-529-0112-52-5392 Att#5-112A
C.C. Aids Council 1,164.00 0.00 • - 1,164.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
I CUNICAL SERVICES TOTALS 79,384.00 1,000.00 ' 89,199.84 0.00 11,164.18 88.1%i
0.00
COUNCIL ON AGING
01-50-541-0113-51-5112 Art.45-113
Wages 85,410.00 0.00 89,338.10 0.00 0.00 100.0%
3,928.10
01-50-541-0115-57-5700 Art4/6-115
Expenses 39,050.00 4,580.00 37,158.65 0.00 1,291.35 96.7%
(4,580.00)
01-50-541-0000-57-5780
Prior Years Encumbered 0.00 0.00 4,580.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
4,580.00
I COUNCIL ON AGING TOTALS 124,480.00 4,680.00 131,878.75 0.00 1,291.35 102.0%
3,928.10
125
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30,1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
RECREATION
01-60-630-0125-51-5112 Art.#5-125 ,
Wages 256,587.00 0.00 210,903.49 0.00 47,811.51 81.5%
2,128.00
01-60-630-0126-57-5700 Art. #5-128
Expenses 50,850.00 0.00 38,250.75 0.00 8,271.25 82.2%
(4,128.00)
01-60-630-9604-58-5840 Art#6-22 4/96
Lifeguard Tower Re -Design 0.00 4,544.72 4,085.67 0.00 459.05 89.9%
01-60-630-9604-58-5850 Art.#6-214/96
Carolina Skiff W-Mtr/(5)Boards & Kayak 0.00 631.55 0.00 0.00 631.55 0.0%
01-60-630-9704-58-5870 Art#6-8 4/97
Replace Buoys,Floats, Line & Tackle 0.00 22,600.00 19,973.77 2,526.23 (0.00) 88.8%
01-60-630-9804-58-5870 Art.46-15 4/98
Rescue Boards & Misc_ Equip.(6) 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 0.0%
RECREATION TOTALS 313,237.00 27,878.27 273,213.68 8,526.23 57,173.38 80.6% j
(2,000.00)
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
01-60-691-0130-57-5700 Art.#5-130
Expenses 3,030.00 0.00 2,942.04 0.00 87.96 97.1%
1HISTORICAL COMM. TOTALS 3,03.0.00 0.00 2,942.04 0.00 87.98 97.1%i
OLD KINGS HIGHWAY COMMISSION
01-60-693-0131-51-5112 Art.#5-131
Wages 14,080.00 0.00 11,730.24 0.00 2,349.76 83.3%
0.00
01-60-693-0132-57-5700 Art. #5-132
Expenses 340.00 0.00 314.47 0.00 25.53 92.5%
01-60-693-9998-52-5298
O.KH. Assessment 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
OLD KINGS HGWY COMM. TOTALS 17,420.00 0.00 15,044 71 0.00 2,375.29 86.4%1
0.00
GOLF COURSE
01-60-699-0128-51-5112 Art#5-128
Wages 621,565.00 0.00 649,017.53 0.00 0.00 100.0%
27,452.53
01-60-699-0129-57-5700 Art.#5-129
Expenses 339,540.00 0.00 331,551.35 0.00 7,988.65 97.8%
0.00
GOLF COURSE TOTALS 981,105,00 0.00 980,588.88 0.00 7,988.65 99.2%(
27,452.53
(CULTURE & RECREATION TOTALS 1,804,276.00 27,676.27 1,802,748.86 9,616.23 67,757.61 95.9%f
48,168.43 J
DEBT SERVICE
01-70-751-0133-59-5900 Ar .#5-133
Regualar Debt Expenses 4,034,115.00 0.00 3,633,349.77 0.00 400,765.23 90.1%
01-70-751-0134-59-5900 A t#5-134
Exempt Debt Expenses 1,748,355.00 121,240.14 1,603,850.88 144,504.12 0.00 91.7%
(121,240.14)
01-70-751-0000-57-5780
Exempt -Prior Years Encumbered
DEBT SERVICE TOTALS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES
STATE ASSESSMENTS & CHARGES
01-80-820-9999-56-5631
Special Education
01-80-820-9999-58-5634
M.V. Excise Tax Bills
0.00 0.00 0.00 121,240.14 0.00 0.0%
121,240.14
5,782,470.00 121,240.14 5,237,200.65 265,744.26 400,765.23 88.7%
0.00 J
1,183.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,183.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 10,580.00 0.00 (10,580.00) 0.0%
126
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
RECREATION
01-60.830-0125-51-5112 Art.88-125
Wages 256,587.00 0.00 210,903.49 0.00 47,811.51 81.5% c
2;128.00
01-80-630-0128-57-5700 Art.#5-128
Expenses 50,850.00 0.00 38,250.75 0.00 8,271.25 82.2%
(4,128.00)
01-60-630-9604-58-5840 Art#6-22 4/96
Lifeguard Tower Re -Design 0.00 4,644.72 4,085.67 0.00 459.05 89.9%
01.60-630-9604.58-5850 Art.#6-21 4/96
Carolina Skiff W- Mtr/(5)Boards & Kayak 0.00 631.55 0.00 0.00 631.55 0.0%
01-60.830-9704-58-5870 Art#6-8 4/97
Replace Buoys,Fioats, Line & Tackle 0.00 22,600.00 19,073.77 2,526.23 (0.00) 88.8%
01-60-630-9804-58-5870 Art.1/6-15 4/98
Rescue Boards & Misc. Equip.(6) 8,000.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 0.0%
cRiECREATION TOTALS 313,237.00 27,678.27 273,213.68 8,526.23 57,173.38 80.6%I
(2.000.001
ISTORICAL COMMISSION
01-60-691-0130-57-5700 M.46-130
Expenses 3,030.00 0.00 2,942.04 0.00 87.96 97.1%
1HISTORICAL COMM. TOTALS 3,03.0.00 0.00 2,942.04 0.00 87.98 97.1%I
OLD KINGS HIGHWAY COMMISSION
01-60-693-0131-51-5112 Art#5-131
Wages 14,080.00 0.00 11,730.24 0.00 2,349.76 83.3%
0.00
01-60-693-0132-57-5700 Art.#5-132
Expenses 340.00 0.00 314.47 0.00 25.53 92.5%
01-60-693-9998-52-5298
O.KH. Assessment 3,000.000.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
TOLD KINGS HGWY COMM. TOTALS 17,420.00 - 0.00 15,044.71 0.00 2,375.29 86.4%I
0.00
GOLF COURSE
01-60-699-0128-51-5112 Art.#5-128
Wages 821,565.00 0.00 649,017.53 0.00 0.00 100.0%
1 27,452.53
01-60-699-0129-57-5700 Art.#5-129
Expenses 339,540.00 0.00 331,551.35 0.00 7,988.65 97.6%
0.00
GOLF COURSE TOTALS 961,105,00 0.00 980,588.88 0.00 7,988.65 99.2%
27,452.53
(CULTURE & RECREATION TOTALS 1,804,278.00 27,876.27 1,802,748.86 9,616.23 67,757.61 95.9%1
48.168.43
DEBT SERVICE
01-70-751-0133-59-5900 Art#5-133
Regualar Debt Expenses 4,034,115.00 0.00 3,633,349.77 0.00 400,765.23 90.1%
01-70-751-0134-59-5900 Att.#5-134
Exempt Debt Expenses 1,748,355.00 121,240.14 1,603,850.88 144,504.12 0.00 91.7%
(121,240.14)
01-70-751-0000-57-5780
Exempt -Prior Years Encumbered 0.00 0.00 0.00 121,240.14 0.00 0.0%
121,240.14
DEBT SERVICE TOTALS 5,782,470.00 121,240.14 5237,200.65 285,744.26 400,765.23 88.7%I
0.00
INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES
STATE ASSESSMENTS & CHARGES
01-80-820-9999-56-5631
Special Education
01-80-820-9999-58-5634
M.V. Excise Tax Bills
1,183.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,183.00 0.0%
0.00 0.00 10,580.00 0.00 (10,580.00) 0.0%
127
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
APPROPRIATION ORIGINAL APPRJ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
01-80-820-9999-56-5639
Mosquito Control Project 82,254.00 0.00 82,468.00 0.00
(214.00) 100.3%
01-80-820-9999-56-5640
Air Pollution Control 8,541.00 0.00 6,541.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01.80.820-9999-56-5663
Reylonal Transit Authorities 54,436.00 0.00 52,944.00 0.00 1,492.00 97.3%
1 STATE ASSESMNT &CHGS TOTAL 144,414.00 0.00 152,533.00 0.00 (8,119.00) 105.6%1
COUNTY ASSESSMENTS $ CHCS
01-80-830-9999-56-5621
County Tax 392,814.00 0.00 392,814.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
CNTY ASSESMNT & CROS TOTAL 392,814.00 0.00 - 392,814.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
INTERGOVMNTL CHOS TOTALS 537,228.00 0.00 545,347.00 0.00 (8,119.00) 101.5%1
MPLOYEE BENEFITS
01-90-911-9999-51-5171
County Retirement Assessment 1,043,579.00 0.00 1,043,579.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
01-90-913-0008-51-5173 Art.#5-8
Unemployment Compensation 25,500.00 0.00 29,138.69 0.00 0.00 100.0%
3,838.89
01-90-914-0032-51-5175 Art.85-32
Health & Life Insurance 697,000.00 0.00 823,573.87 0.00 73,426.13 89.5%
01-90-918-0031-51-5170 Art#5-31
Medicare -Town's Share 90,000.00 0.00 99,870.92 0.00 1,329.08 98.7%
11,000.00 "
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TOTALS 1,656,070.00 0.00 1,795,962.48 0.00 74,755.21 96.0%
Ib 14,638.69
THER MISCELLANEOUS
01-90-945-0017-57-5740 Art#5-17
Insurance Premiums 450,000.00 0.00 305,221.31 0.00 140,576.69 68.5%
(4,202.00)
01-90-945-0017-57-5741 Art#5-17
Self Insured & Deductables
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TOTALS
'TRANSFERS
01-90-990-9920-59-5962
Transfer to Special Revenue
15,000.00 0.00 7,429.08 50.00 7,520.92 49.5%
0.00
465,000.00 0.00 312,850.39 50.00 148,097.61 67.8%
(4,202.00)
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00
01-90-990-9960-59-5966
Transfer to Trust and Agency Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
TRANSFERS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
0.00 1
GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTALS 37,263,757.25 2,608,029.42 38,051,889.17 2,698,377.87 1,211,997.13 90.4%
(9,542.50) -
TO BE RAISED ON 99 RECAP SHEET
Over Assessment (8,119.00)
128
APPROPRIATION
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY '
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 -JUNE 30,1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREV. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
CHAPTER 90 PROJECTS
23-40-422-9201-58-5840 Art.#2 1/928
Chapter 90 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.0%
0.00
23-40-422-9708-58-5840 8/97B
Chapter 113 MA537181 888,714.00 0.00 201,720.82 486,993.18 0.00 29.3%
23-40-422-9999.58.5841
Chaeter 113 114 789.00 531,493.98 646 282.98 0.00 0.00 100.0%
( CHAP 90 PROJECT TOTALS 80303.00 531,494.01 848,,003.80 486,993.18 0.03 83.5%
0.00 1
PUBLIC WRKS & FACILITY TOTALS 803,503.00 531,494.01 848,003.80 486,993.16 0.03 83.5%
0.00
HOWY IMPROV. FD GRAND TOTAL 803,503.00 531,494.01 848,003.80 488,993.16 0.03 83.5%1
0.00
129
APPROPRIATION
PUBUC WORKS & FACILITY
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
WATER
28-40-450-0090-51-5112 Art.#5-90
Wages 680,155.00 0.00 658,713.90 0.00 21,441.10 96.8%
0.00
28-40-450-0091-51-5130 Art.#5-91
Overtime 41,494.00 0.00 41,494.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
28-40.450-0092-57-5700 Art.#5-92
Expenses 554,392.00 12,757.55 497,772.89 19,396.09 37,223.02 89.8%
(12,757.65)
28-40-450.0000-57-5780
Prior Years Encumbered 0.00 0.00 12,757.55 0.00 0.00 100.0%
12,757.55
28-40-450-9143-58-5840 Art.#278 4/91
Corrosion Facility 0.00 254,617.89 19,617.89 0.00 0.00 100.0%
(235,000.00)
28-40-450-9304-58-5800 Art.#13 4/93
Capital Outlays 0.00 19,250.22 18,574.45 675.77 0.00 96.5%
28-40-450-9402-58-5800 AR#17 2/94
Wood Road 0.00 9,820.59 5,548.07 4,274.52 0.00 58.5%
28-40-450-9404-58-5800 Art.#12 4/94
Capital Outlays 0.00 100,333.35 38,829.14 61,504.21 0.00 38.7%
28-40-450-9504-58800 Art#11 4/95
Capital Outlays 0.00 73,608.19 39,046.19 34,562.00 0.00 53.0%
28.40-450-9804-54-5530 Art.#12 4/96
Service Connections 0.00 27,083.05 27,083.05 0.00 0.00 100.0%
28-40-450-9604-58-5800 Art. #11 4/96
Capital Outlays 0.00 124,856.87 39,708.27 85,148.40 0.00 31.8%
28-40-450-9704-54-5530 Art.#11 4/97
Service Connections 110,636.00 0.00 93,790.99 18,845.01 (0.00) 84.8%
28-40-450-9704-58-5800 Art.#10 4/97
Capital Outlays 1,130,000.00 0.00 702,999.41 427,000.59 (0.00) 62.2%
28-40-450-9707-58-5890 Art.#1 7/97
New Department Facility 1,497,629.00 0.00 991,379.52 941,249.48 0.00 51.3%
435,000.00
28-40-450-9802-58-5810 Art.#8 2/98
Land Damage Westfield Purpose 21,500.00 0.00 21,500.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
28-40-450-9804-58-5800 Art.#10 4/98
Capital Outlays 38,000.00 0.00 0.00 38,000.00 0.00 0.0%
WATER TOTALS 4,073,806.00 622,32751 3,208,813.32 1,828,856.07 58,684.12 88.3%
200.000.00 J
PUBUC WRKS 8 FACILITY TOTALS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES
OTHER FINANCING USES
28-90-990-9920-59-5980
Transfer To General Fund
OTHER FINANCING USES TOTALS
INTERGOVMNTL CHCS TOTALS
WATER FD -SPEC REV. TOTALS
4,073,808.00 822,327.51 3,208.813.32 1,628,656.07 58,684.12 88.3%1
996,348.00 0.00 998 348.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
996,348.00 0.00 998.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%]
998,348.00 0.00 996,348.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
5,070,154.00 622,327.51 4,205,181.32 1,828,656.07 58,664.12 73.9%1 J
130
APPROPRIATION
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30,1998
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREV. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
PLANNING BOARD
29-10-175-0581-54-5400 Art#5-56
Enterprise -Zoning Info Supplies 3\125.00 0.00 405.07 0.00 2,719-93 13.0%
PLANNING BOARD TOTALS 3,725.00 0.00 405.07 0.00 2,719.93 13.0%1
GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTALS 3,125.00 0.00 405.07 0.00 2,719.93 13.0%1
PUBUC SAFETY
FIRE
29-20-220-0087-51-5112 Art.#5.87
Wages 407,963.00 0.00 407,963.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
29-20-220-0067-57-5700 Art.#5-67
Expenses 101,250.00 0.00 101,250.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
I FIRE TOTALS 509.213.00 0.00 509,213.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%j
I PUBLIC SAFETY TOTALS 509,213.00 0.00 509,213.00 0.00 0.00 100.0% j
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
SANITATION DISPOSAL
29-40-433-0088-52-5200 Art.#5-86
Enterprise -Chipping 1,230,300.00 0.00 407,309.59 0.00 822,990.41 33.1%
29-40-433-0881-52-5200 Art.#5.86
Enterprise -Tire Oisposal 10,000.00 0.00 2,741.20 0.00 7,256.80 27.4%
29-40-433-0863-58-5870 Art.45-86
Enterprise-Ron..Offs}(stems 23,040.00 0.00 3,915.83 0.00 19,124.17 17.0%
I SANITATION DISPOSAL TOTALS 1,263,340.00 0.00 413,968.62 0.00 849,37338 32.8%j
PARKS
29-40-650-0085-57-5700 Art.#5-85
Enterprise -Beach Improvements 35,800.00 0.00 28,500.31 0.00 7,299.69 79.6%
I PARKS TOTALS . _- . 35,800.00 0.00 28,500.31 0.00 7,299.69 79.6%1
I PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY TOTALS 1,299.140.00 0.00 442,468.93 0.00 856,673.07 34.1%
HUMAN SERVICES
Board Of Health
29-50-510-0100-51-5112 Art#5-100
Enterprise -Housing Inspector Wages 54,628.00 0.00 54,583.50 0.00 64.50 99.9%
29-50-510-1001-51-5112 Att#5-100
Enterprise -Hazardous Insp Wages 36,454.00 0.00 21,840.00 0.00 14,614.00 59.9%
29-50-510-1001-57-5700 Art.#5-100
Enterprise -Hazardous Inspection Exp 546.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 546.00 0.0%
29-50-510-1002-52-5200 Att.#5-100
Enterprise -Flu Clinic 7,000.00 0.00 3,116.68 0.00 3,883.32 44.5%
29-50-510-1003-57-5700 Art#5-100
Enterprise -Housing Inspector Expense 20,372.00 0.00 1,844.83 0.00 18,527.37 9.1%
I BOARD OF HEALTH TOTALS 119,000.00 0.00 81.384.81 0.00 37,635.19 68.4%j
I HUMAN SERVICES TOTALS 119,000.00 0.00 81,384..81 0.00 37,635.19 , 70.5%1
131
APPROPRIATION
CULTURE & RECREATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
RECREATION
29-60-630-1271-52-5350 Art.#5-127
Enterprise -Sailing 37,600.00 0.00 28,522.60 0.00 11,077.40 70.5%
0.00
29-60-630-1272-52-5350 Art.#5-127
Enterprise -Summer Playground 18,400.00 0.00 11,032.84 0:00 7,367.16 60.0%
0.00
29-60-830-127352-5350 Ad.#5-127
Enterprise -Youth Swim 13,000.00 0.00 12,529.60 0.00 470.40 96.4%
0.00
29-60-630-1274-52-5350 Ait.#5-127
Enterprise -Tennis 8,050.00 0.00 4,774.25 0.00 3,275.75 59.3%
0.00
29-60-630-1275-52-5350 Art.#6-127
Enterprise -Summer Adventure 33,200.00 0.00 36,338.67 0.00 (3,138.67) 109.5%
0.00
I RECREATION TOTALS 110,250.00 ' 0.00 91,197.98 0.00 19,052.04 82.7%1
0.00
GOLF
29-60.699.0129515112 Art.#5-129
Wages 113,600.00 0.00 101,410.96 0.00 6,189.04 94.2%
(6,000.00)
29-60-699-0129-57-5700 AR#5-129
Enterprise-Maint Expenses 257,400.00 0.00 250,815.18 0.00 12,584.82 95.2%
6,000.00
GOLF TOTALS 371,000.00 0.00 352,228.14 0.00 18,773.86 94.9% I
0.00
I CULTURE & RECREATION TOTALS 481,250.00 0.00 442.424.10 0.00 31,825.90 92.1%1
INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES
OTHER FINANCING USES
29-90-990-9910-59-5961
Transfer To General Fund
IOTHER FINANCING USES TOTALS
I INTERGOVMNTL CHGS TOTALS
0.00 0.00 437,363.23 0.00 0.00 100.0%
437,363.23
0.00 0.00 437,383.23 0.00 0.00 100.0%
437,36323
437,363.23 0.00 437,363.23 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
OFFSET RECPTSSPEC REV TOTAL 2,411,728.00 0.00 .1;914437.14 0.00 934,854.09 67.2%
437,383.23
132
APPROPRIATION
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPR/ CARRY-OVER - CARRY-OVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS ' PREY. YEARS - EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
31-10-122-9209-58-5810 Art.#1 STM 9/2/92
Land Damage • 0.00 139,426.18 0.00 139,426.18 0.00 0.0%
0.00
31-10-122-9308-58-5810 Art#16 STM 8/93
Seagull Beach 0.00 27,788.97 0.00 27,788.97 0.00 0.0%
0.00
31-10-122-9402-58-5810 Art.#138 STM 2/94
Land Damage Weir Mill Pond 0.00 2,731.57 0.00 2,731.57 0.00 0.0%
31-10-122-9704-58-5810 Art.#30 ATM 4/97
Land Captain Village 0.00 150,000.00 138,298.02 11,701.98 0.00 92.2%
31-10-122-9804-58-5810 Art#32 ATM 4/98
Bayview Street Land 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.0%
31-10-122-9841-58-5810 Art.#34 ATM 4/98
Land Taking -Buck Island Road 0.00 0.00 76.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
76.00
31-10-181.934258-5850 Art.#25 ATM 4/93
Voting Machine 0.00 13,183.93 0.00 13,183.93 0.00 0.0%
31-20-210-9804-58-5890 Art.#19 ATM 4/98
Police Design Service 70,000.00 0.00 0.00 70,000.00 0.00 0.0%
31-20-220-9342-58-5850 Art#25 ATM 4/93
Fire Equipment 0.00 18.25 0.00 18.25 0.00 0.0%
31-20-220-9504-58-5850 Art.#15B ATM 4/95
Fire Pump Truck 0.00 19.70 0.00 19.70 0.00 0.0%
31-20-299-9504-58-5840 Art.#16B ATM 4/95
Replace Bridge Mill Creek ' , 0.00 5,160.00 0.00 5,160.00 0.00 0.0%
31-40-411-9342-58-5840 Art.#27 4/93
Reconstruction 0.00 0.00 (901.00) 0.00 0.00 100.0%
(901.00)
31-40-411-9804-58-5840 Art.#14 4/96
Reconstruction 1,015,000.00 472,386.71 726,324.28 739,986.43 (0.00) 49.5%
(21,076.00)
31-40-411-9802-58-5810 Art.#9 2/98
Easements 0.00 0.00 8,200.00 2,800.00 0.00 74.5%
11,000.00
31-40-411-9804-58-5840 Art.#33 4/98
Drainage 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.0%
10,000.00
31-40-411-9841-58-5840 Art. #36 4/98
Drainage Easement Willow Street ' 0.00 0.00 901.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
901.00
31-40-433-9504-58-5840 Art.#266 4/95
Capping Landfill 0.00 2,605.86 1,319.77 1,288.09 0.00 50.8%
31-40-433-9604-58-5840 Art.#613 4/96
Landfill Closure 0.00 447,542.62 122,094.79 325,447,83 0.00 27.3%
0.00
31-40-433-9704-58-6840 Art#13B 4/97
Capping Landfill 3,584,903.79 0.00 4,524,841.99 (939,938.20) (0.00) 126.2%
0.00
31-40550-9304-58.5820 Art.#24 ATM 4/93
Recreational Improvement 0.00 1,276.10 0.00 1,276.10 0.00 0.0%
31-60-630-9704-585840 Art.#13B ATM 4/97
Recreation Improvement 198,000.00 240,422.40 1,111,372.07 (674,949.67) ' 0.00 254.7%
31-80.699-9704-585840 Art.#138 ATM 4/97
Golf -Site Improvements 3,804,000.00 919,887.75 2,109,�638.04 2,614,249.71 0.00 44.7%
LAND TOTALS 8,684,903.79 2,422,460.04 8,74164,96 2,365,188.87 (0.00) 78.7%1
0.00
LAND ACQUISITION TOTALS 8,684,903.79 2,422,450.04 8,742,164.98 2,365,188.87 (0.00) 78.7%
I 0.00
133
APPROPRIATION
SEWERAGE COLLECTION AND DISPSAL
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES VS BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FY98 JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998
ORIGINAL APPRI CARRYOVER CARRYOVER YEAR-END %
REVISIONS PREY. YEARS EXPENDITURES CURRENT YRS RETURN USED
REVENUE
60-40-440-0089-57-5700 Art#5-89
Septage Plant Expense 1,262,088.00 0.00 933,690.09 0.00 328,397.91 74.0%
60-40-440-8808-58-5890 AR.n0 8/88
Final Design 0.00 52.77 0.00 52.77 0.00 0.0%
60-40-440-8907-58-5890 Art#10 4/88 & &16
Construction 0.00 301,879.26 193,964.63 107,914.63 0.00 64.3%
!SEWERAGE COU. & DISPSL TOTALS 1,282,088.00 301,932.03 1,127,654.72 107,987.40 328,397.91 72.1%1
DEBT SERVICE
60-70-700-5555-59-5950
Repayment of Notes Payable 0.00 0.00 330,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
330,000.00
DEBT SERVICE TOTALS 0.00 0.00 330,000.00 0.00 0.001 100.0%1
ISEPTAGE PLANT GRAND TOTALS 1,262,088.00 301,932.03 1,457,654.72 107,967.40 326,397.91 93.2%1
PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITY
WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL
61-40-430-0087-51-5112 Art.#5-87
Wages 183,900.00 0.00 179,663.71 0.00 4,236.29 97.7%
81-40-430-0092-57-5700 Art.#5-88
Expenses 2,753,640.00 0.00 2,452,009.67 0.00 301,630.33 89.0%
61-40-430-8912-58-5890 Art.213 12/89
Construct & Equip. 0.00 42,132.08 18,000.00 24,132.08 0.00 42.7%
I WASTE COLLECTN & DISP. TOTALS 2,937,540.00 42,132.08 2,649,673.38 24,132.08 305,888.62 88.9%1
DEBT SERVICE
DEBT SERVICE
61-70-751-0921-59-5910
Principal On tong -Term Debt Exempt 213,000.00 0.00 213,000.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
61-70-751-0921-59-5915
Interest On Long -Term Debt Exempt 124,057.00 0.00 124,057.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
I DEBT SERVICE TOTALS 337,057.00 0.00 337,057.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
TRANSFERS
61-90-990-9910-59-5981
Transfer To General Fund 51,070.00 0.00 51,070.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%
0.00
(TRANSFERS 51,070.00 0.00 51,070.00 0.00 0.00 100.0%1
0.00
(TRANSFER STATION TOTALS 3,325,867.00 42,132.08 3,037,800.38 24,132.08 305,886.62 90.2%1
0.00
134
TAXES:
Personal Property
Real Estate
Deferred CL41A
Liens
Tax Liens Redeemed
Sate of Tax Foreclosures
Motor Vehicle
Boat Excise
Int & Penalties-R.E. & Personal Property
Interest & Penalties -Excise Tax
Interest & Penalties -Tax Liens
Interest & Penalties -Deferred CL41A
Interest & Penalties -Foreclosure
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY98-JULY 1,1997 -JUNE 30, 1998
GENERAL FUND
765,653.30
25,093,733.18
2;938.87
4,319.20
152,671.49
5,071.07
1,840,633.34
13,326.12
106,118.59
44,052.79
51,273.22
216.64
10,140.20
28,090,148.01
CHARGES FOR SERVICES:
Golf Memberships 589,630.00
Bass River Golf Green Fees 431,791.35
Bayberry Golf Green Fees 501,329.51
Bayberry Driving Range 29,394.34
Golf Cart Rentals 415,589.40
Golf Pull Carts 3,936.00
Other Misc. Golf 14,466.10
Beach Parking 179,476.00
Beach Stickers 101,258.00
Flax Pond Recreation Area 855.00
Recreation -Field Reservations 675.00
Landfill Stickers 210,238.50
Beach Concessions, 6,750.00
Golf Concessions 31,946.55
Golf Concession Pro Shop 7,500.00
Sale of Historic Inventory Books 224.77
Sale of Cranberries 289,433.24
Sale of Street Signs 180.50
Xerox Copies 2,774.73
Street Listings 540.00
Town Clerk -Certified Copies 62.00
2,818,050.99
135
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY98-JULY 1,1997 -JUNE 30, 1998
FEES:
Dog License 1,880.00
Sporting License 292.30
Appeals Board 5,262.24
Cablevision Fees 5,418.50
Cemetery Recording 360.00
Conservation 1,525.00
Dog Boarding 3,550.00
Dog Confinement 3,700.00
Dog Impoundment 2,975.00
Board Health Hearing 450.00
Insuf. Fund Check Returned 5,712.48
Mooring Inspection 21,576.00
Municipal Lien 47,996.16
Old Kings Highway -Certification 7,171.40
Planning Board 1,385.22
Sanitation -Commercial Weigh System 174,770.92
Sani-Weigh System Late Charge 479.59
Sealer Weights & Measures 5,241.00
Trailer Park 14,424.00
U.C.C. Filing 3,995.00
Fire Detail 83.09
Police Detail 14,429.16
Misc. Marina Fees 1,179.00
keg Tags -Police 208.00
Shellfish Grant Fees 851.25
Birth/Death/Marriage Certificate 10,899.00
Business Certificates 2,280.00
MV Markings Fees 14,327.36
Dog Intra Trac Fees 324.00
Dog Miscellaneous 331.70
Other Miscellaneous' 378.85
353,456.22
RENTALS:
Building 18,905.00
Marina Slip 55,653.69
74,558.69
136
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY98-JULY 1,1997 -JUNE 30, 1998
OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE:
Perculation Tests
Assessors Maps
Misc. Selectmen
Motel Fire Alarm Test
Smoke Detector Inspections
Misc. Fire
Insurance Reports
Misc. Police
Duplicate Dog Tags
Misc. Town Clerk
Wetlands Protect Bylaws
F.H.A. Bank Requests
Computer Listing/Disk
Tide Charts
D -Y High Liason Pay Reimbursement
School Census Reimbursement
Workmens Compensation Reimbursement
Other Misc. Dept. Revenue
LICENSES AND PERMITS:
Alcoholic Beverage License
Automatic Amusement License
Common Victualers Licenses
Cabins -Inns -Lodge -License
Motel License
Sunday Entertainment License
Marriage License
Dog License
Misc. License
Building Permits
Gas Permits
Plumbing Permits
Wiring Permits
Occupancy Permits
Commercial Occupancy Permits
Food Service Permits
Sewage Collection & Transportation Permit
137
24,650.00
97.50
95.94
1,815.00
15,620.00
4,651.00
2,345.00
4,471.79
48.00
637.74
30.00
180.00
848.00
19.00
22,482.32
1,673.53
631.14
958.76
130,150.00
12,800.00
5,800.00
2,150.00
2,950.00
1,390.00
1,965.00
14,554.00
6,235.00
160,332.32
17,760.00
26,145.00
38,150.00
4,975.00
17,004.00
20,480.00
1,650.00
81,254.72
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY98-JULY 1,1997 -JUNE 30, 1998
LICENSES AND PERMITS: Continued
Raffle Permits
Pistol Permits
Fire Arm id's
Misc. Permits
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE:'
Abatement Surviving Spouse CH59 Sec5
Abatement To Vets -CH 55 Sec5
Abatement Blind CH59 Sec5
Abatement Elderly-CH59 Sec5
State Owned Land
Police Career Incentive CH41 Sec108L
Veterans Benefits -Chap. 115 Sec 6
Lottery Local Aid-CH29 Sec2D
Highway Fund -Chap 81 & 577
Misc State Revenue
Jury Duty Reimbursement
Hotel Motel Taxes
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:
Apportioned Street Betterment
Committed Interest -Street Betterment
Street Betterments -Tax Liens
140.00
2,475.00
188.00
61,486.70
1,400.00
48,064.00
5,513.00
86,344.00
196.77
146,378.00
19,692.02
802,331.00
141,057.00
960.00
34.00
1,281,235.00
6,429.10
2,560.55
25.83
FINES AND FORFEITS:
Court Fines 138,298.42
Parking Fines 3,040.00
Restitutions 543.39
Legal Settlements 3,600.00
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
Interest Earned
Miscellaneous Insurance Claims
Sale of Inventory
Fire Insurance-P/R Deductions
Telephone Commission & Reimbursement
Other Miscellaneous Revenue
138
707,263.81
55.00
1,051.50
1,130.88
1,197.59
2,847.77
547,585.02
2,533,204.79
9,015.48
145,481.81
713,546.55
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:
Premiums -Sale of Bonds
Principale-Sale of Bonds
INTERFUND TRANSFERS:
Transfer From Special Revenue Fund
Transfer From Enterprise Fund
Transfer From Trust Fund
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY98-JULY 1,1997 -JUNE 30, 1998
2,502.64
3,166.38
1,252,557.08
488,433.23
37,215.00
5,869.02
1,778,205.31
I TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 37,150,176.61
139
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY98-JULY 1,1997 -JUNE 30, 1998
OFFSET RECEIPTS -SPECIAL REV.
Planning Board -Zoning Bylaws 1,582.00
Fire -Ambulance Fees 734,300.64
Sanitation -Disposal System Program 23,468.50
Sanitation -Chipping 432,184.00
Sanitation -Tire Disposal 16,953.00
Health -Flu Clinic 3,759.00
Health -Hazardous Waste 22,640.00
Health-Rent/Lease • 68,275.00
Recreation -Sailing Program 26,810.00
Recreation -Summer Playground Program 11,847.50
Recreation -Tennis Program 5,635.00
Recreation -Summer Adventure 37,019.50
Park -Bass Hole Charges 1,335.00
Park -Swim 14,883.00
Park -Beach Improvements 41,609.00
Golf -Membership Fees 61,320.00
Golf -Bass River Green Fees 184,833.00
Golf -Bayberry Green Fees 225,783.00
1,914,237.14
TOTAL OFFSET RECEIPTS -SPECIAL REVENUE 1,914,237.141
CHARGES FOR SERVICE:
Water Rates Usage
Water Service Connection Charges
Interest & Penalty -Water
WATER FD -SPECIAL REVENUE
3,449,394.82
155,484.12
19,714.82
INTERFUND TRANSFERS:
Transfer From Trust Fund 200,000.00
I TOTAL WATER FUND -SPECIAL REVENUE
140
3,624,593.76
200,000.00
3,824,593.761
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
FY98-JULY 1,1997 -JUNE 30, 1998
SEPTAGE PLANT
CHARGES FOR SERVICES:
Haulers 865,248.73
Sludge 20,935.34
Interest & Penalty-Septage 1,787.57
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
Interest Earned 125,076.45
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES;
Principal Sale of Bonds 330,000.00
887,971.64
125,076.45
330,000.00
TOTAL SEPTAGE PLANT REVENUE 1,343,048.09
CHARGES FOR SERVICES:
Landfill Stickers
Town Barnstable For Tonnage
Haulers Yarmouth
Haulers Orleans
Departmental Rent
Interest & Penalty -Transfer
TRANSFER STATION
310,180.00
1,857,335.60
790,172.72
40,243.95
3,769.25
16.37
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
Interest Earned 19,021.44
3,001,717.89
19,021.44
1 TOTAL TRANSFER STATION REVENUE 3,020,739.33 1
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON
GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts
We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town
of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1998, as listed in the
foregoing index. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the Town
of Yarmouth, Massachusetts' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards 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 principles 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 opinion.
The Town of Yarmouth does not maintain records of the historical cost of its general
fixed assets. Accordingly, a Statement of General Fixed Assets has not been provided as
required by generally accepted accounting principles.
In our opinion, except for the effects of the matters described in paragraph three of this
report, the general purpose financial statements referred to in the first paragraph present fairly
in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts as of
June 30, 1998, and the results of its operations and cash flows of its proprietary fund types and
nonexpendable trust funds for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
In accordance with Government Auditina Standards, we have also issued a report dated
September 22, 1998 on our consideration of the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts' internal
control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with laws, regulations, contracts
and grants.
714 ZZ P
Brockton, Massachuse
September 22, 1998
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COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS
JUNE 30, 1998
General
GOVER MENTAL FUND TYPES
Special Capital
Revenue Projects
PROPRIETY FIDUCIARY ACCOUNT Combined Totals
FUND TYPE FUND TYPE GROUP (Memorandum Only)
Trust and General June 30June 30.
Enterprise Agency Long-term Debt 1998 1997
ASSETS
Cash (Note 3) $ 1,077,416 $ 479,852 $ 304,218 $ 481,569 $ 596,522 $ $ 2,939,577 $ 3,721,826
Investments (Note 3) 8,979,275 4,180,007 2,322,226 2,674,065 1,405,897 19,561,470 18.836,221
Investments of deferred compensation (Note 4) 3,048,433 3,048,433 2,404,496
Receivables
Property taxes 477,116 477,116 511,192
Tax titles, liens, possessions and betterments 625,393 625,393 699,929
Motor vehicle and other excise 152.098 152,098 124,719
Departmental 31.688 921,541 492,308 44,779 1,490,318 1,348,064
Intergovernmental 795,188 11,501 1,126,010 1,932,699 2,386,351
Due from other funds 200,000 200,000
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation (Note 5) 30,483,880 30,483,680 32,248,242
Amounts to be provided for payment of long-term
obligations 30,773,000 30.773.000 30.196.000
Total assets $ 11,342,986 $ 6 576,588 $ 2,637,945 $ 35,257,632 $ 5,095 631 $ 30773,000 $ 91583.782 $ 92.477,040
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 637,005 $ 581,071 $ 881,623 $ 335,651 $ 387 $ $ 2,435,737 $ 1,468,252
Accrued payroll and withholding 319,265 19,342 3,371 1,760 343,738 876.994
4,684,904 4,230,000
A ond anticipationntipaionotes payable (Note 7) 793,188 4,684,904 1,148,837 1,942.025 2,620,147
� Grant anticipation notes payable (Note 9)
Compensated absences 352,000 352,000 313,000
Allowance for abatements 273,539 273,539 229,569
Deferred revenue 1,012,756 958,788 44,779 2,016,323 2,056,913
Deposits and miscellaneous 15,412 142,910 158,322 249,305
Deferred compensation due employees 3,048,433 3,048,433 2,404,496
Accrued landfill closure costs (Note 12) 2.900,000 2,900,000 7,000.000
Due to other funds 200,000 200,000
Bonds payable (Note 7) 20.541,299 27,521.000 48,062,299 44,074,640
Total liabilities 2,257,977 2,352,389 5,566527 22,029,158 3,438,269 30,773.000 66,417,320 65,523,316
FUND EQUITY
Contributed capital 11,778,065 11,778,065 12,880,489
Retained earnings 1,450.409 1,450,409 1,197,112
Reserved for appropriations and encumbrances 2,558,104 1,628,656 4,186,760 2,933,516
Unreserved
Designated 1,614,082 2,595,543 1,657,362 5,866,987 6,017,569
Undesignated 4,912,823 (22928,582 1,984.241 3,925,038
Total fund equity (deficit) 9,085.009 4,224.199 (2,928,582) 13,228,474 1,657,362 25,266.462 26,953,724
Total liabilities and fund equity $ _ 11,342,986 $ 6,576588 $ 2,637,945 $ _ 35,257,632 $ 5.095,631 $ 30,773.000 $ 91,683,782 $ 92.4777,040
The accompanying notes are an Integral part of these financial statements.
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, TRANSFERS, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES -
ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
Revenues
Property taxes
Excise taxes
Licenses and permits
Interest
Departmental
Fees
Fines
Charges for services
Intergovernmental - state
Intergovernmental - federal
Other
Total revenues
Expenditures
Education
General government
Public safety
Public works
Human services
Culture and recreation
Water
State and county assessments
Debt service
Total expenditures
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures
Other financing sources (uses)
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Transfer from (to) other funds
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing
sources over expenditures and other uses
Fund equity (deficit), beginning of year
Fund equity (deficit), end of year
GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES
Special Capital
Revenue Projects
General
$ 26,024,387 $ $
3,135,194
547,585
919,065 12,406
2,402,168 1,942,395
353,456
145,482
503,454
1,251,936
89,702
35,372,429
13,769,598
4,809,896
6,460,577
2,921,288
490,645
1,815,419
3,624,595
1,085,610
538,735
116,857
7,32098
FIDUCIARY
FUND TYPE
Expendable
Trust
112,176
17,295
129,471
32,198
215,651 146,574 418
947,574
1,269,796 9,244,732 3,425
237,657
499,021
3,189,147 21,567
545,347
4F2,777
3585,547 6,358,846 9,412,873 36,041
(313,118) 961,752 (9,412,873) 93,430
100,000 7,900,000
1,413,781 (1,058,939) (235,000) (433,196)
1,100,663
7,984,346
$ 9,085,009 $
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Combined Totals
(Mgmorandum Only)
June 30, June 30,
1998 1997
$ 26,024,387 $
3,135,194
547,585
1,043,647
4,344,563
353,456
145,482
4,128,049
2,337,546
538,735
223,854
42,822,498
2,813 (1,747,873) (339,766)
4,221,386 (1,180,709) 1,371,735
4.224.199 $ (2.928.582) $ 1,031.969 $
13,801,796
5,172,539
7,408,151
13,439,241.
728,302
2,314,440
3,210,714
545,347
4,872,777
51,493,307
(8,670,809)
8,000,000
(313,354)
(984,163)
12,396,758
11,412,595 $
24,824,873
2,862,933
489,315
836,753
3,901,826
283,109
106,724
3,828,115
2,170,348
523,146
245,299
40,072,441
13,175,451
4,998,846
6,729,298
8,512,666
699,431
2,153,162
2,553,089
557,377
4,345 111
43,72431
(3,651,990)
4,495,000
(218,860)
624,150
11,772,608
12,396.758
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES -
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - BUDGETARY BASIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
Revenues
Property taxes
Excise taxes
Licenses and permits
Interest
Departmental
Departmental -offset receipts
Fees
Fines
Charges for services -landfill and other
Charges for services -water
Fees-septage
Fees -transfer station
Intergovernmental - state
Other
Total revenues
Expenditures
Education
General government
Public safety
Public works
Water
Septage
Transfer station
Human services
Culture and recreation
State and county assessments
Debt service
Total expenditures
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures
Other financing sources(uses)
Transfers from other funds
Transfers to other funds
Use of available fund equity - general fund
Use of available fund equity - water fund
Excess of revenues and other sources
over expenditures and other uses
Final
Budget
$ 25,485,622
2,580,000
455,000
650,0_00
2,195,000
2,411,728
250,000
95,000
300,000
3,402,389
1,262,088
3,325,667
1,258,782
55,000
43,726,276
13,769,599
5,306,956
6,945,443
4,157,252
4,470,806
1,262,088
3,325,667
678,468
2,362,744
547,468
5,782,470
48,608,961
(4,882,685)
568,424
(3,600)
2,688,096
1,629,765
4,882,685
Actual
$ 26,024,387
3,135,194
547,585
919,065
2,402,168
1,914,237
353,456
145,482
503,454
3,624,595
1,013,048
3,020,739
1,251,936
89,703
44,945,049
13,769,598
4,833,698
6,923,495
3,130,018
4,437,657
933,690
2,911,800
563,172
2,258,373
545,347
5,381,705
45,688,553
(743,504)
568,424
(3,600)
2,688,096
1,629,765
4,882,685
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
$ 538,765
555,194
92,585
269,665
207,168
(497,491)
103,456
50,482
203,454
222,206
(249,040)
(304, 928)
(6,846)
34,703
1,218,773
1
473,258
21,948
1,027,234
33,149
328,398
413,867
115,296
104,371
2,121
400,765
2,920,408,
4,139,181
$ 4.139,181 $ 4,139,181
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN
RETAINED EARNINGS/ FUND BALANCES - PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES
AND NONEXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
PROPRIETARY FIDUCIARY
FUND TYPE FUND TYPE
Nonexpendable
Enterprise Trust
Operating revenues
Fees $ 3,950,879 $
Other 5,573
3,956,452
Operating expenses
Salaries and wages 179,664
Purchases of services 3,256,276
Other operating expenses 49,587
Depreciation 2,084,528
5,570,055
Operating income (loss)
19,374
19,374
150
150
(1,613,603) 19,224
Non operating revenues (expenses)
Intergovernmental -state 1,485,078
Investment income
Interest income 144,098 14,804
Change in fair value of investments 32,000
Interest expense (1,178,054)
451,122 46,804
Income (loss) before operating transfers (1,162,481) 66,028
Operating transfers from (to) 313,354
Net income (loss) (849,127) 66,028
Reclassification of amounts to contributed capital
Depreciation 1,869,765
Transfer from general fund (232,339)
Intergovernmental revenue -state (535,002)
1,102,424
Increase (decrease) in retained earnings/
fund balance
Retained earnings/Fund balance
Beginning of year -restated (Note 16)
End of year
253,297 66,028
1,197,112 559,365
$ 1.450,409 $ 625.393
The accompanying notes are an intergral part of these financial statements.
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COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES AND NONEXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income
to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in departmental receivables
Decrease in payables
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities
Interest expense
Acquisition of capital assets
Proceeds from borrowed funds
Proceeds from state subsidy
Principal paid on debt
Net cash used in capital and related
financing activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest income
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash flows from non -capital financing activities
Operating transfers from other funds
Net cash provided (used in) non -capital financing
activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year -restated (Note 16)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
PROPRIETARY
FUND TYPE
Enterprise
$ (1,613,603) $
2,084,528
(66,762)
(84,465)
319,698
(1,178,054)
(319,965)
330,000
1,485,078
(1,310,341)
(993,282)
144,098
144,098
FIDUCIARY
FUND TYPE
Nonexpendable
Trust Funds
313,354
313,354
(216,132)
3,371,766
$ 3,155,634 $
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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19,224
19,224
46,804
46,804
66,028
559,365
625,393
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting policies and financial reporting practices for municipalities in Massachusetts
are prescribed by the Uniform Municipal Accounting System (UMAS) promulgated by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The significant accounting policies
followed by the Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Town) are as follows:
a. Reporting Entity
The Town's general purpose financial statements include the operations of all
organizations for which the Board of Selectmen exercises oversight responsibility. The criteria,
as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), for inclusion of
organizations and activities in the oversight entity's general purpose financial statements are:
financial interdependency, selection of governing authority, designation of management, ability
to significantly influence operations; accountability over fiscal matters and scope of public
service. Oversight responsibility is demonstrated by financial interdependency, selection of
governing authority, designation of management, ability to significantly influence operations,
and accountability for fiscal matters.
Based on the aforementioned oversight criteria, the Town of Yarmouth was the only entity
considered for inclusion in the accompanying general purpose financial statements.
b. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements include all the financial transactions of the Town
of Yarmouth, Massachusetts for the year ended June 30, 1998, except for those transactions
involving the Yarmouth Housing Authority.
c. Fund Accounting
Financial transactions of the Town are recorded in the following funds or account groups:
Governmental Fund Types
Governmental funds are those through which most governmental functions are financed.
The acquisition, use and balance of expendable financial resources and the related liabilities
(except activities' accounted for in proprietary funds) are accounted for through governmental
funds. The measurement focus is on determination of changes in financial position, rather than.
on net income. The governmental fund types are as follows:
General Fund - The General Fund reflects the financial transactions related to general
governmental activities which are not otherwise accounted for in another fund. Included in
the General Fund is the unreserved fund balances, the amount by which unrestricted cash,
accounts receivable, and other assets exceed liabilities and reserves.
$oecial Revenue Funds - Special Revenue Funds account for the proceeds of specific
revenue sources (other than special assessments for debt service, expendable trust, major
capital projects or enterprise funds) that are legally restricted to expenditures for specified
purposes. These sources include gifts and grants from outside sources which must be
expended in accordance with the provisions of the grants and funds related to specific
activities of the Town.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
c. Fund Accounting (continued)
Laoital Proie9ts Funds - Capital Projects Funds account for the acquisition of capital facilities
financed in whole or in part by long-term debt other than proprietary fund types. Other
acquired capital facilities financed through tax levies are reflected as expenditures in the
General Fund Statement of Revenue, Transfers and Expenditures.
Proprietary Fund Tvoes
Proprietary Funds account for activities in a manner similar to a private business
enterprise where periodic determination of revenue, expenses and net income are required.
The Town's Enterprise Funds reflect the revenues and expenditures pertaining to the operation
of the Town's septage treatment facility and solid waste transfer station.
Fiduciary Fund Types
Fiduciary Funds (Trust and Agency Funds) account for money and securities received
and held by the Town as trustee (Trust Funds) or custodian (Agency Funds) for individuals,
private organizations and other governmental agencies.
Trust Funds are classified as expendable or nonexpendable depending on whether the
principal portion of the fund balance may be expended, or whether only investment income may
be used.
General Lona -term Debt Account Group
The General Long-term Debt Account Group includes long-term liabilities. The balance
payable on long-term liabilities is offset by resources to be provided by taxation in future years.
d. Accounting for Revenues
The accounts of the General, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Expendable Trust
Funds are reported (with the exception of General Fund nonproperty tax revenue) on the
modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become available and measurable.
General Fund revenues other than property tax revenues are reported on a cash basis. Real
estate and personal property taxes are recorded in accordance with NCGA Interpretation 3,
under which, property taxes are recognized as revenue when they become available. Property
taxes are considered available if they are collected during the fiscal year or within sixty days
after the Town's fiscal year end. Revenues from the Enterprise Fund activities are recorded on
the accrual basis.
e. Accounting for Expenditures
Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which a liability is incurred, if
measurable. Disbursements for material and supply inventories are considered expenditures
rather than assets at the time of purchase. Prepayments are recorded as expenditures at the
time of payment and are not deferred and amortized. Interest and repayment of long-term debt
principal are recorded as expenditures when due.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
f. Accounting for Enterprise Fund Activities
The Town accounts for the septage treatment facility and the solid waste transfer station
as enterprise funds. All accounting for these facilities are recorded in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
g. Accounting for Fixed Assets
Through June 30, 1998, the Department of Revenue did not require the recording of fixed
assets in the general ledger. Accordingly, the Town does not record general fixed assets in an
asset account in the Town's general ledger at the time of acquisition, but expenses them when
purchased. The Town does capitalize and depreciate fixed assets of the Enterprise Fund over
the following estimated service lives on a straight-line basis:
Plant 15-20 years
Improvements 20 years
Equipment 5- 7 years
h. Budgetary - GAAP Reporting Reconciliation
Accounting principles applied for purposes of developing data on a budgetary basis differ
from those used to present financial statements in conformity to generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP). The major differences between the budget and GAAP basis are that
budgeted revenues are recorded when cash is received, encumbrances and continuing
appropriations are recorded as the equivalent of expenditures (budget) as opposed to a
reservation of fund balances (GAAP) and certain activities and transactions are presented in
separate funds (GAAP) rather than a component of the General Fund (budget). A reconciliation
of budgetary basis to GAAP basis results for the General Fund is presented below:
Excess of revenues and other sources over expenditures
and other uses of all budgeted funds - budgetary basis $ 4,139,181
Use of available fund equity - general fund (2,688,096)
Timing difference in recognizing transfers 211,070
Timing difference in recognizing expenditures ( 117,840)
Reclassification of water operations to special revenue fund ( 255,355)
Reclassification of septage treatment facility and solid
waste transfer station to enterprise fund ( 188,297)
Excess of revenues and other financing sources over expenditures
and other uses of the General Fund - GAAP basis $ 1.100.663
Massachusetts law does not require preparation of a budget for grants accounted for in
the Special Revenue Funds; as such, grants are not budgeted, and a budgetary comparison
with actual results of operations is not presented.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
i. Compensated Absences
Employees earn vacation and sick leave as they provide services. The cost of vacation
and sick leave benefits is recorded as an expenditure of the applicable fund when incurred.
Vacation and sick leave accumulates for various groups of employees based upon personnel
by-laws and collective bargaining agreements. Accumulated unused vacation and sick leave
due to these employees upon termination of employment has been recorded as a liability in the
General Long-term Debt Account Group, since the Town must fund such benefits from future
available resources.
j. Real and Personal Property Taxes
Real and personal property taxes for a fiscal year are based on assessed values as of
the previous January 1 and are due on the following November 1 and May 1 respectively. By
law, all taxable property must be assessed at 100% of fair cash value. Taxes due and unpaid
after the due dates are subject to interest and penalties. Liens may be placed on properties for
unpaid taxes 14 days after demand.
k. Post -Employment Health Care Benefits
Retiree Bene
In addition to the pension benefits described in Note 2, the Town provides a portion of the
cost of postretirement healthcare benefits to all employees who retire from the Town on or after
attaining age 55 with 10 or more years of service. Currently, the Town pays at least 50% of
health and life insurance premiums for 68 retirees and their dependents participating in the
Town's health insurance plan. The cost of retirees healthcare benefits is recognized as an
expenditure as costs are paid. For 1998, those costs totaled $103,000.
I. Encumbrances
Encumbrances represent commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods or
services. Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders, contracts and other
commitments for the expenditure of monies are recorded to reserve that portion of the
applicable appropriation, is utilized as an extension of the formal budgeting process.
Encumbrances outstanding at year end are reported as a reservation of fund balances since
they do not constitute expenditures or liabilities at that date.
m. Contribi)ted Capital - Enterprise Fund
The activity in the contributed capital accounts for fiscal year 1998 consists of:
Balance, beginning of year
Intergovernmental revenue
Depreciation
Balance, end of year
Contributed Capital
Federal, State and
other governmental
_Aaencies_
$ 10,661,575
767,341
( 1.566.256)
$ 9.862.660
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$ 2,218,914 $ 12,8$0,489
767,341
( 303.509) _( 1.$69.765)
$ 1.915.405 $ 11.778.065
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
n. Presentation of Combined Totals
Total columns on combined statements are captioned "Memorandum Only" to indicate
that they are presented only to facilitate financial analysis. Data in these columns do not
present financial position, results of operations or cash flows in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles, neither are such data comparable to a consolidation. Interfund
eliminations have not been made in the aggregation of this data.
2. PENSION PLANS
Plan Description
The Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts contributes for eligible employees to the
Barnstable County Retirement System (System), a cost-sharing multiple -employer defined
benefit pension plan administered by the Bamstable County Retirement Association. The
System provides retirement and disability benefits, annual cost -of -living adjustments, and death
benefits to plan members and beneficiaries. The System is governed by the applicable
provisions of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) and other applicable
statutes. Oversight is provided by a five member board. The System has not issued a financial
report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
Fundina Policy
Plan members are required to contribute 5-11% of their annual covered salary and the
Town is required to contribute at an actuarially determined rate. The Town's current year
contribution is $1,043,579, representing approximately 7.38% of the system wide employer
assessments. The contribution requirements of plan members and the Town areestablished
and may be amended by M.G.L. The Town's contributions to the System for the years ending
June 30, 1997 and 1996 were $1,030,217 and $1,004,356, respectively, equal to the required
contributions for each year.
3. CASH DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 54 and 55, place certain limitations on
cash deposits and investments available to the Town. Authorized deposits include demand
deposits, term deposits, and certificates of deposit in trust companies, national banks, savings
banks, and certain other financial institutions. Deposits may not exceed certain levels without
collateralization of the excess by the financial institution involved. The Town may also invest in
securities issued by or unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government or an agency
thereof, and having a maturity from date of purchase of one year or less. The Town may also
invest in repurchase agreements guaranteed by such government securities with maturity dates
of not more than ninety days from date of purchase. The Town may invest in units of the
Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust ("MMDT), a pooled investment account. MMD
deposits and money market instruments have been classified as cash equivalents for purposes
of the statement of cash flows.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
3. CASH DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments are reported at fair value which is determined using selected bases. Short-
term investments are reported at cost, which approximates fair value. Securities traded on a
national or international exchange are valued at the last reported sales price at current
exchange rates, and investments that do not have an established market are reported at
estimated fair value. Cash deposits are reported at carrying amount which reasonably
estimates fair value.
a. Cash Deposits
At year end, the carrying amount of the Town's deposits was $2,939,577
versus an aggregate balance per the banking institutions of $3,155,431. The
nature of reconciling items between the book and bank balance consisted
primarily of outstanding checks which had not cleared the bank at year end.
Of the bank balance, $2,529,861 was covered by depository insurance and/or
collateralization $625,570 was uninsured and uncollateralized. Due to the volume
of property tax collections in certain months during the year, the uninsured and
uncollateralized deposit balances of those months were significantly higher
than the uninsured and uncollateralized balance at June 30, 1998.
b. Investments
The Town's investments at year end are categorized below to give an
indication of level of risk assumed by the Town. Category I investments consist
of investments that are insured, or registered, or for which the securities are
held by the Town or its agent in the Town's name. MMDT deposits and
investments in the deferred compensation plan are not categorized since the
units of investment are not evidenced by securities that exist in physical or
book entry form.
Certificates of deposit
Money market instruments
Common stock
MMDT deposits
U.S. Government securities
Investments in deferred
compensation plan
Cateaorv�
$ 7,259,860
5,551,695
146,037
4,000,813
$16.958.405
Uncategorized
2,603,065
3.048.433
$5.651.498
Fair Value/
Carrying
Amount
$ 7,259,860
5,551,695
146,037
2,603,065
4,000,813
3.048.433,
22.609.903
Cost
$ 7,259,860
5,551,695
34,037
2,603,065
4,000,813
3.048.433
$22.497.903
Pursuant to an agreement entered into by the Town, collateralized securities underlying
the money market instruments have a value of 102% of the cost of the instruments and are held
by the Town's custodian in the custodian's name.
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
4. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The Town offers its employees a deferred compensation plan created in accordance with
Internal Revenue Code Section 457 administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The plan, available to all employees of the Town, permits them to defer a portion of their
salaries until future years. The deferred compensation is not available to employees until
termination, retirement, death, or unforeseeable emergency. All amounts of compensation
deferred under the plan, all property and rights purchased with those amounts, and all income
attributable to those amounts, property, or rights are (until paid or made available to the
employee or other beneficiary) solely the property and rights of the Town (without being
restricted to the provision of benefits under the plan), subject only to the claims of the Town's
general creditors and its political subdivisions participating in the plan. Such amounts are held
by the plan administrator on behalf of the Town. Participants' rights under the plan are equal to
the fair market value of the deferred account for each participant. All plan assets are stated at
market value.
It is the opinion of the Town that it has no liability for losses under the plan. The plan
assets are subject to the claims of the Town's general creditors; however, plan assets have
not been used in the past to satisfy such claims.
As of June 30, 1998, the Town's share of assets held by the administrator was
$3,048,433. The Town's share of the assets and liabilities of the deferred compensation
plan are included in agency funds.
5. ENTERPRISE FUND - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The following is a summary of the property, plant and equipment of the Enterprise Funds:
Plant $ 40,025,505
Land improvements 25,000
Equipment 212.565
40,263,070
Accumulated depreciation (11.472.480)
28,790,590
Land 1.693.090
$ 30.483.680
6. SEPTAGE TREATMENT PLANT - INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
The Towns of Yarmouth and Dennis in 1988 entered into an intermunicipal agreement
relating to the operations of the Yarmouth -Dennis Septage Treatment Plant.
The facility is operating as an enterprise fund; currently, operating revenues are sufficient
to cover operating expenses. The total capital costs of the plant at June 30, 1998 was
$37,989,401. The Town's portion of these capital costs, net of financial assistance provided
by the state and federal governments, were estimated to be $6,403,000. Pursuant to the
agreement, the Town of Dennis paid $2,000,000 to the Town of Yarmouth for its share of
financing these capital costs. At June 30, 1998, $1,126,000 is due from the Environmental
Protection Agency pending final close out of the contracts, which is being negotiated.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
7. LONG-TERM DEBT
The following is a summary of General Obligation bond transactions of the Town for the year as well as the composition
of the debt outstanding at June 30, 1998:
Purpose of Issue
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
Multi-purpose loan
MWPAT-septic
Date of Issue
10/01/85
08/15/86
12/15/87
12/15/88
12/15/89
10/15/90
01/15/92
03/01/93
02/15/94
03/15/94
04/01/95
04/15/96
12/15/97
01/15/98
Serial
Maturities
Interest Rate Through
8.20-8.60% 2001
6.10-6.25% 2002
7.00-7.60% 1998
6.90-7.20% 1999
6.25-6.30% 1999
7.30-7.40% 2001
6.10-6.50% 2007
3.70-5.10% 2008
3.75-4.90% 2008
3.65-5.55% 2008
4.80-5.15% 2004
4.40-6.00% 2011
4.40-5.00% 2017
0% 2017
Outstanding
June 30. 199Z
$ 1,390,000
1,375,000
450,000
225,000
105,000
630,000
2,038,000
2,200,000
3,600,000
4,480,000
2,395,000
3,995,000
$22883.000,
Additions
(Reductions)
$( 350,000)
( 300,000)
( 450,000)
( 125,000)
( 55,000)
( 175,000)
( 212,000)
( 225,000)
( 475,000)
( 215,000)
( 370,000)
( 410,000)
7,900,000
100.000
$ 4.638.000
Outstanding
line 30. 1998
$ 1,040,000
1,075,000
100,000
50,000
455,000
1,826,000
1,975,000
3,125,000
4,265,000
2,025,000
3,585,000
7,900,000
100.000
$27.521.000
General Obligation debt service requirements in future years consisted of the following at June 30, 1998:
Year endina June 30.
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003-2017
Principal
$ 3,702,000
3,527,111
3,513,111
2,789,111
13.989.667
$27.521.000
Interest
$1,294,727
1,102,969
920,297
762,504
-3.247.752
$7.328.249
Total
$ 4,996,727
4,630,080
4,433,408
3,551,615
$17.237.419
$34.849.249
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
7. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Enterprise
The following is a summary of Enterprise Funds bond transactions for the year as well as the composition of debt
outstanding at June 30, 1998:
Purpose,
Transfer Station
MWPAT
Septage Facility
Septage Facility
Date
1/15/92
6/01/93
4/15/96
12/15/97
Interest
Rates
6.20-6.50%
3.40-5.60%
4.40-6.00%
4.40-5.00%
Serial
Maturities
though
2007
2013
2005
2017
Outstanding
June 30. 1991
$ 2,187,000
18,964,640
40,000
$21.191.640
Additions
(Reductions)
$(213,000)
(762,341)
( 5,000)
330.000
$(650.341)
Outstanding
Jane 30. 1998,
$ 1,974,000
18,202,299
35,000
330.000
$20.541.299
The outstanding Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (MWPAT) bonds of the Enterprise Funds are
recorded at the gross amount outstanding. The Town is obligated to repay the full amount of outstanding bonds including
interest; however, pursuant to agreements with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, approximately 75% of the debt service
payments relating thereto will be subsidized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via contract assistance payments to MWPAT
(and MWPAT available earnings).
Enterprise Funds debt service requirements in future years consisted of the following at June 30, 1998:
ygar endina June 30,
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003-2017
Principal Interest
$ 1,033,382 $1,090,228
1,075,579 1,041,756
1,109,129 989,331
1,156,005 933,595
16.167.204 5.703.030
$20.541.299 $9.757.940
Total
$ 2,123,610
2,117,335
2,098,460
2,089,600
21.870.234
$30.299.239
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
7. LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Loans authorized and unissued consisted of the following at June 30, 1998:
Puroose
Land Acquisition
Drainage
Roads
Landfill
Board of Health - MWPAT
Town facilities
Enterprise Fund
Septage Treatment Facility
Fiscal years authorized
1987, 1988, 1992, 1998
1993
1996
1997
1997
1998
1988
Authorized and unissued
$ 2,042,193
160,000
3,750,000
7,000,000
100,000
9110M
13, 42,193
11.385.557
$24.927.750
Bond anticipation notes totaling $4,684,904 were outstanding at June 30, 1998.
$1,100,000 of these notes are due June 17, 1999, interest payable at 3.80-4.15% relating to
the following: $1,015,000 - Roads, $15,000 - Land acquisition, and $70,000 - Town Facilities.
The remaining amount of $3,584,904, interest payable 1.935%, payable December 1, 1998,
was borrowed from the MWPAT for the landfill.
In prior years, the Town defeased certain general obligation and other bonds by placing
the proceeds of new bonds in an irrevocable trust to provide for all future debt service payments
on the old bonds. Accordingly, the trust account assets and the liability for the defeased bonds
are not included in the Town's financial statements. On June 30, 1998, $2,655,000 of bonds
outstanding are considered defeased.
8. SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION - INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
The Town of Yarmouth and. Barnstable have entered into an intermunicipal agreement
to construct and operate a solid waste transfer station at the Yarmouth landfill. The Town of
Barnstable pays 65% of the cost of operating this facility. Construction has been completed
on the plant. Capital costs at June 30, 1998 were $3,966,759. The facility is operating as an
enterprise fund.
9. GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES
As of June 30, 1998, the Town had $1,942,025 in grant anticipation notes outstanding
as follows: $1,148,837 interest payable at 3.55-4.0% due March 4, 1999 and $793,188 interest
payable at 3.80-3.85%%, due October 8, 1998. These amounts were borrowed in anticipation
of reimbursement from federal and state governments, respectively.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Town has been named in various lawsuits, primarily relating to (golf course) land
takings at June 30, 1998. The aggregate total of these lawsuits filed against the Town is
• approximately $2,100,000. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these legal
actions will be substantially less but cannot estimate actual costs; and accordingly, no provision
for any loss relating thereto has been made in the financial statements. The Town has
$520,000 in bonds authorized relating to land takings at the golf course.
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
11. JOINT VENTURE
The Town is a participant with the Town of Dennis in a joint venture to operate the
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District (D-YRSD), a regional school district established
pursuant to Chapter 71 of the General Laws of Massachusetts for the benefit of students in pre-
kindergarten through grade twelve from the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
The D-YRSD is governed by an elected seven -member School committee composed of three
members from Dennis and four from Yarmouth.
If the Town were to withdraw from the D-YRSD, the Town would be liable for their share
of outstanding debt, pursuant to the Regional School agreement. Pursuant to Massachusetts
General Law, Chapter 71 of the Acts of 1993 (the Education Reform Act), the Department of
Education calculates the Town's minimum local contribution to the D-YRSD's net School
spending. In addition, the Town must also contribute to the D-YRSD for other School spending
(transportation, capital costs, debt service, and other extraordinary costs). During fiscal year
1998, the Town contributed $13,027,978 to the Regional School District. Complete financial
statements for the D-YRSD can be obtained from the D-YRSD's administrative office at 296
Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
12. LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST -CLOSURE CARE COSTS
State and Federal laws and regulations require the Town to place a final cover on its
landfill site and to perform certain maintenance and monitoring functions at the site for thirty
years after closure. Pursuant to a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
consent order, the Town is in the process of placing a final cover on its landfill. The Town has
incurred, through June 30, 1998, approximately $7,600,000 of closure costs which have been
recorded as expenditures in the general purpose financial statements. Estimated remaining
future closure and post -closure care costs totaling $2,900,000 are reflected as a liability in the
general long-term debt account group. Actual cost of closure and post -closure care may be
higher due to inflation, changes in technology, or changes in laws and regulations.
After completing the landfill closure, the Town intends to convert the land to various
recreational uses. The total project cost for the landfill closure and recreation re -use is
estimated to be $15,000,000. The Town has bonded $8,450,000 in fiscal year 1998 and has
authorized the issuance of an additional $7,000,000 of long-term bonds (note 7) relating to this
project.
13. DEFICIT FUND BALANCE
As of Juhe 30, 1997, the Town had a deficit fund balance in its Capital Projects Fund.
This deficit will be funded with long-term borrowing authorizations (Note 7).
14. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, theft of, damage to, and
destruction of assets; errors and omissions, injuries to employees and natural disasters. The
Town carries commercial insurance for all risk except health insurance. The Town belongs to
the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group for health insurance. The Town pays annual premiums
to the fund. The fund reinsures itself for claims in excess of $120,000/per person annually.
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
15. OPERATING TRANSFERS
Operating transfers constitute the transfer of resources from the fund that receives the resources to the fund that utilizes
them. Operating transfers during the year were as follows:
Budgetary transfers approved by
Town meeting
Excess offset receipts transferred
to the general fund
Reimbursement of expenditures
incurred by the general fund
Reclassification of revenues
collected by the general fund
Other reclassifications '
General
Fund
$ 293,424
437,363
1,047,418
( 364,424)
$ 1.413.7$
Special
,Revenue
$ 378,791
( 437,363)
( 996,348)
( 4.019)
$(1.058.939)
Transfers In (Out)
Capita
Projects
$(235,000)
V235.000)
Expendable
Trust
Enterprise
Fund
$(437,215) $
( 51,070)
364,424
4.019
$(433.196) $ 313.354
TOWN OF YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1998
16. RESTATEMENTS
The following schedule details restatements made to fund equity at June 30, 1997 due to
the implementation of GASB Statement Number 31, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Certain Investments and External Investment Pools":
Nonexpendable
Tryst Funds
Fund balance as previously reported $479,365
Adjust investments to fair value 80.000
Fund balance - restated $559.365
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Report of the Board of Assessors
This year some very exciting things happened in the
Assessors Office. We have upgraded our tax billing soft-
ware to Year 2000 standards (Y2K). The new software
will enable us to move into the year 2000 without any
foreseeable problems. The new software has allowed us
to change the look of the tax bills and have a bar code on
them. When we upgraded the software, we installed the
new numbering system that will allow us to use our Geo-
graphical Information System (G.I.S.) mapping. This is the
first phase, in a series of phases, to have all the informa-
tion on each property available in the Assessors Office.
This is the third year in a row that the tax rate was
set on October 1st. This is due to the dedication of the
Assessors Office staff. I would like to thank Carole, Marty,
Cheryl, Nancy, Jen, and Sarah for their hard work.
The Classification Report which the Board of As-
sessors submitted to the Selectmen this year reflected
little change from the previous year. The revenue figures
stated residential at 73.77% and commercial at 26.23%.
The residential share of the appropriations calculation was
73.67% and the commercial share was 26.33%. This in-
dicates that commercial is paying their fair share.
The tax rate was set at $12.62 per $1,000 of value.
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CLASSIFICATION FISCAL YEAR 1999
Class
1 Residential
2 Open Space
3 Commercial
4 Industrial
Exempt
Total Parcel
Personal Property
Total Valuation
Parcel Count
15,669
18
1,222
98
729
17,736
5,418
23,154
Valuation
1,851,596,300
377,900
246,135,900
14,738,800
175,629,000
2,288,477,900
64,612,461
2,353,090,361
As always, the Board of Assessors and the Asses-
sors Office staff are here to help you in any way we can.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew J. Zurowick,
Deputy Assessor
for the Board of Assessors
William Lionetta
Frank Hitchcock
Report of the Town Collector.
1998 Real Estate
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected 24,681,850.69
Abated 340,257.35
Refunds 44,905.86
Adjustments 42,371.76
Outstanding 6/30/98
1997 Real Estate
Outstanding 7/1/97
Collected 425,029.06
Abated 3,830.40
Refunds 8,170.30
Adjustments 6,441.60
Outstanding 6/30/98
1996 Real Estate
Outstanding 7/1/97
Payments
Adjusted
Outstanding 6/30/98
33,067.04
6,325.84
Previous Years Real Estate
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
Adjustments
Abatements
Outstanding 6/30/98
1998 Betterments
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
Outstanding 6/30/98
1998 Betterment Interest
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
Outstanding 6/30/98
1997 Fire Clean up Lien
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
Outstanding 6/30/98
1998 Personal Property
Committed
Collected
Abatements
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/98
6,457.37
6,429.10
6,457.37
6,429.10.
2,578.36
2,560.55
27,653.04
4,319.20
755,072.68
37,683.34
2,245.83
239.60
(3,069.08)
25,448,276.78
425,633.76
459,475.22
32,344.46
39,392:88
0.00
2,411,77
4,632.85
18.90
47.17
11.91
29.72
4,319.20
27,653.04
811,631.33
21, 366.74
1997 Personal Property
Outstanding 7/1/97
Collected
Abatements
Refunds
Adjustments r
Outstanding 6/30/98
12,603.97
2,180.62
1,910.82
218.35
Previous Years Personal Property
440.83
440.83
Collected
Adjustment
Outstanding 6/30/98
1998 Excise Tax
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/98
1,499,939.83
52,098.28
9,374.19
(180.10)
1996 Excise Tax
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/98
9,436.03
12,970.46
272.50
323.47
15,578.55
1997 Excise Tax
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed 273,551.49
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Adjustments
Outstanding 6/30/98
345,065.33
22,448.60
17,640.29
238.85
12,115.82
0.00
0.00
1,663,361.08
120,517.06
19,062.01
0.00
102,401.27
26,317.97
Previous Years Excise Tax
Committed 10,143.54
Collected 99.27
Refunds 147.87
Adjustments 10,094.94
Outstanding 6/30/98 0.00
1998 Boat.Exdise
Committed 31,948.45
Collected 23,371.29
Abated 5,750.42
Refunds 132.26
Outstanding 6/30/98 2,959.00
162.
1997 Boat Excise
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
Abated
Refunds
Outstanding 6/30/98
Previous Years Boat Excise
Collected
Adjustment
Abatements
Refunds
Outstanding 6/30/98
Trailers
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
Outstanding 6/30/98
4,852.00
3,049:16
2,938.34
183.50
655.56
2,027.72
1,480.16
108.00
14,388.00
14,424.00
Septage
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed 870,072.47
Collected 865,248.73.
Outstanding 6/30/98
Sludge
Outstanding 7/1/97
Outstanding 6/30/98
Landfill
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed 175,139.00
Collected 174,813.60
Outstanding 6/30/98
Transfer Station
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed 778,413.40
Collected 815,561.16
Refunds 25,388.44:
Outstanding 6/30/98
Transfer Station T.O.B.
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed 1,927,342.15
Collected 1,857,335.60
Outstanding 6/30/97
Transfer Station T.O.O.
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed 44,103.60
Collected 40;243.95
Outstanding 6/30/98
3,255.80
MunicipalLiens ..
Collected
R.M.V.` Markings
' Collected
2,303.80 Scholarship
Collected •
Departmental Rental
Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed 3,600.00
Collected 3,769.25
0.00 Outstanding 6/30/98
• Title V Septage Loan
1,224.00 Outstanding 7/1/97
Committed
Collected
1,188.00 Outstanding 6/30/98
Interest & Fees Excise
109,484.78 Collected 41,301.10
Interest & Fees Real Estate & Personal Property
114;308.52 Collected 106,135.58
47,932.36
14,120.00
16,018.00
23,067.10
7,805.93
469.25
300.00
66,920.93
82,182.10
2,837.46
2;837.46
• 24,712".32
25,080.40
.194,482.76
' ' 182,723.44
114,828.02
184,834:87
3,444.41
7,304.06
Interest & Fees Landfill Septage, T, S
Collected 2,259.68
Interest & Fees Boat X
Collected
2,782.42
Water Rates
Outstanding 7/1/97
Commitments, • 3,773,216.97
Collected 3,460,800.27
Abatements 231,714.02
Refunds 11,405.45
Outstanding 6/30/98
Water Services
Outstanding 7/1/97
Commitments
Collected
.~ Abatements
Refunds
Outstanding 6/30/98
1.63
158,997.63
155,530.37
292.67
46.25
Respectfully submitted,
Fran Wood '
Town Collector
480,197.35
11,405.45
12,232.63
15,453.47
Report of the Treasurer
The year continued to present its challenges with
many varied activities. Through out the year funds were
borrowed for the purpose of Landfill and its reuse, recon-
struction of various Town -owned roads and other projects.
We also borrowed through the Massachusetts Water
Pollution Abatement Trust, a Septic Bond for Title V sep-
tic compliance, available to Yarmouth property owners
via the Health Department. Favorable rates of interest were
received on borrowing, and investment interest rates were
up slightly from last year. Four meetings were held with
the Town's Investment Committee who assist the Trea-
surer in the formation of investment policies. Once again
the tax bills were mailed in a timely manner; hence, the
Town did not have to borrow in anticipation of tax rev-
enue.
Tax Title payments and payoffs are continuing to
come in regularly. The outstanding balance decreased
$138,436.00 from the preceding year. Tax Title property
owners needing assistance in establishing a payment plan
and/or payment in full should contact my office.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all de-
partment heads, Board of Selectmen, Town employees
and especially my staff for their co-operation in making
this year a successful one.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER
FISCAL 1998
Cash Summary
Balance June 30, 1997
Revenue & Non -Revenue Cash
Receipts July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
Revenue & Non -Revenue Cash
Total Cash Balance & Cash Receipts
Warrants Drawn July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
Vendor Bills
Payroll
Total
Balance as of June 30, 1998
Invested Cash - June 30, 1998
Revenue
Non -Revenue
Unfunded Pension
Stabilization
Trust & Miscellaneous
Total
Total Cash and Investments June 30, 1998
164
$ 20,785,837.25
$ 68,143,041.62
$ 56,122,227.41
$ 12,197,094.49
33,116.97
-0-
$ 446,247.07
$ 429,923.71
Respectfully submitted,'
Waifred E. Lundstrom
Town Treasurer
$ 88,928,878.87
$ 68,319,321.90
$ 20,609,556.97
$ 909,287.75
$ 21,518,844.72
TRUST AND INVESTMENT FUNDS
Balance as of June 30, 1998
Escrow Accounts
Aladdin Motor Inn
Baker Home Inc. Plan #2387-A
Baker Home Inc. Plan #2529-A
Michael Baker Plan #2387-A
Baker Home Inc. Plan #2529-B
Dennisport Furniture Plan #2288-B
Robert Donahue Plan. Bd. #2635
Factory Outlets
Gull Wing Suites
Dennis M. Carey
John J. Serijan
White's Path Realty Estate Trust
Town of Yarmouth Water Dept. Article
Salt Works Cove Plan #1536-B
Owners Unknown Art. 28 ATM 86
Land Taking Art. 28 (85)
Honey Dew Donuts- J. Souza
Trust Fund Accounts
Joshua Sears Playground Fund
Est Bella Matthews Perpetual Care
Cemetery Perpetual Care
Cemetery Perpetual Care Enterprise
West Yarmouth Woodside Cemetery
Perpetual Care
Woodside Cemetery Yarmouthport
Perpetual Care
Alfred V. Lincoln
Yarmouth Friends Trust
Ellen Chase Scholarship
Frederick C. Howes Educational
James Knowles Memorial
Scholarship
Ellen Eldridge Ancient Cemetery
Walter Gifford Cemetery
Charles Matthew Bray
Scholarship Account
Conservation
Criminal, Investigation
Stabilization
Yarmouthport Playground
Amount
1,845.75
4,596.00
5,095.44
8,333.53
13,424.31
3,897.68
2,383.77
10,587.57
2,928.24
391.74
2,173.28
10,183.43
17 13,424.14
2,504.33
187.69
81,057.16
25,520.03
Amount
24,398.74
1,569.52
297,884.65
14,121.32
34,827.48
11,662.76
1,873.43
1,288.15
9,313.20
147,587.63
7,221.66
20,064.18
433,392.34
5,960.20
1,897.97
80,979.88
6,171.67
446,247.07
5,071.84
$1,740,067.78
Citizens
1,845.75
4,596.00
5,095.44
8,333.53
3,897.68
2,383.77
10,587.57
2,928.24
391.74
2,173.28
10,183.43
2,504.33
81,057.16
25,520.03
Citizens
4,398.74
1,069.52
72,884.65
14,121.32
14,127.48
872.76
673.43
118.15
1,313.20
13,550.63
1,221.66
8,064.18
83,392.34
3,960.20
994.05
8,479.88
6,171.67
16,247.07
5,071.84
Cape Cod
Fleet Securities Bank & Trust
13,424.31
13,424.14-
187.69
Cape Cod
Investment Securities Bank & Trust
20,000.00
500.00
225,000.00
20,700.00
10, 790.00
1,200.00
1,170.00
8,000.00
100,000.00 34,037.00
6,000.00
12,000.00
350,000.00
2,000.00
72,500.00
430.000.00
903.92
$418,230.72 $1,286,708.45 $34,037.00 S1,091.61
165
Salary/Wages Paid in 1998
Employee Date Number Class
Full Time Employees
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Lawton, Robert C. Jr. 03/29/78 1466
Daley, Joellen 05/10/93 3491
Daigneault, Judith A. 12/10/79 1733
Barnes, Pamela J. 07/28/86 2625
Crowell, Patricia 06/16/97 3953
TOWN CLERK'S DIVISION
Barabe, George F. 04/09/91
Hastings, Jane E. 05/14/73
Lucier, Judith A. 12/05/88
Beggs, Alberta A. 02/06/89
Santos, Janice E. 05/13/96
Position
22 Town Administrator
17 Assistant Town Administrator
10-9 Administrative Secretary
8-8 Administrative Assistant
6-2 Licensing Clerk
3257 Town Clerk
520 7-12 Assistant Town Clerk
2976 5-10 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
2982 4-9 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
3569 B2-3 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S DIVISION
Milne, Susan B. 01/06/92 3370
Jacobson, Cheryl A. 06/27/83 2189
Strobl, Janice E. 09/12/88 2964
Sullivan, Joyce E. 10/18/93 3570
O'Neil, Susan M. 07/08/96 3804
Lyon, Roby G. 08/10/98 4152
St. Cyr, Lori 12/10/98 4184
ASSESSOR'S DIVISION
Zurowick, Matthew J.
Homer, Nancy J.
O'Donnell, Carole G.
Golenski, Martha C.
Wheeler, Cheryl D.
Hatch, Jennifer W.
Smith, Sarah
18
9-12
7-3
5-9
B2-2
7-1
7-1
Comments
Town Accountant/Fin. Director
Assistant Town Accountant
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial Resigned 07/08/98
Dept. Assistant 1 - Financial Resigned 02/20/98
Principal Department Assistant
Principal Department Assistant
12/01/83 2214 16 Deputy Assessor
12/03/79 1046 4-9 Receptionist/Clerk
12/04/79 1732 7-10 Principal Department Assistant
11/08/82 2093 5-10 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
03/20/89 2985 5-10 Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
11/09/93 3574 8-1 Appraisal Assistant
09/08/98 4153 8-1 Appraisal Assistant
TOWN TREASURER'S DIVISION
Lundstrom, Walfred E. 12/04/95
Wright, Irene 10/09/84
Mason, Peggy A. 09/21/87
TOWN COLLECTOR'S DIVISION
Wood, Fran
Coombes, Cheryl A.
Cassidy, Judy
Raneo, Elsie A.
McManus, JayeAnne
3807
2358
2784
14
7-10
6-12
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Financial Assistant
07/14/76 1273 14 Town Collector
12/03/90 3250 7-12 Assistant Town Collector
03/28/94 3582 6-6 Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
02/26/96 3811 5-2 Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
07/08/96 3885 5-2 Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNI
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Hall, Bradford L. 09/15/80
Clark, Sandra A. 03/02/92
PLANNING DIVISION
Kellogg, David H.
Bullock, Jeanne
Sylvia, Terry N.
Bryanton, Peter L.
TY DEVELOPMENT
1833 11-7 Conservation Administrator
3376 6-11 Conservation Board Secretary
05/02/88 2829
04/11/84 2235
07/25/88 2946
05/15/95 3720
17 Town Planner
8-8 Administrative Assistant
11-7 Assistant Town Planner
10-2 HUD / Economic Development
166
Salary Overtime
94,863.04
58,618.57
35,824.05
30,587.59
24,131.40
15,056.93
34,052.39
25,634.76
23,443.63
20,874.30
68,523.90
35,180.88
19,224.08
13,619.12
4,018.76
9,787.60
1,174.51
60,841.00
22,866.20
29,645.94
25,505.76
25,706.94
Resigned 08/27/98 18, 362.15
8,271.30
42,810.47
29,399.59
29,171.89
51,508.71
31,194.13
25,156.26
22,650.89
22,530.95
39,158.32
22,531.50
61,126.87
30,518.55
39,140.80
33,645.60
5,860.96
926.34
1,838.99
331.19
444.89
367.54
2,267.43
1,762.13
741.24
339.85
263.18
385.38
397.72
764.93
2,148.10
1,213.04
405.33
1,822.10
27.90
1,174.10
2,168.43
2,927.33
747.22
Detail
Employee
BOARD OF APPEALS
LaFrance, Rhonda
Date Number Class
05/22/81 1917 6-11
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY AND HISTORICAL COMMISSI
Cunningham, Tammy L. 11/12/96 3903 B4-3
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
LIBRARY DIVISION
Shannon,Marcia A. 02/01/93 3459 16
Stewart, Nancy S. 01/02/68 759 8-2
Lesperance, Lynn T. 01/01/91 3253 5-4
Devir, E. Carol 09/21/92 3454 11-1
DeFulvio, Janet 05/03/93 3473 B5-5
Boyd, Kristen C. 07/01/96 3777 8-2
Gifford, Virginia M. 08/05/96 3858 8-1
Pochron, Joann M. 07/01/96 3866 5-1
French, Julia T. 07/01/98 3886 5-1
Chase, Melissa A. 08/25/97 3996 5-2
Massoth, Ann 12.08/97 4028 8-2
Frye, Jennifer 12/14/98 4106 8-1
NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
von Hone, Karl W. 11/01/95
Schiller, Darlene 04/28/86
Menard, Doris M. 06/20/94
Troy, Thomas S. 12/11/91
Caia, Conrad P. 07/24/96
Bonnetti, William D. 10/06/97
COUNCIL ON AGING
Cross, Nancy D.
Davis, Teresa R.
Regas, Shirley N.
Position
Board Secretary
ON
Board Secretary
Library Director
Technical Services Librarian
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Adult Services Librarian
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Children's Librarian
Village Librarian
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Librarian Assistant
Librarian Assistant/Clerk
Information Specialist/Reference
Technical Services Librarian
Comments Salary Overtime Detail
28,388.96 1,776.01
Retired 10/02/98
2642 15 Natural Resource Supervisor
2546 10-7 Animal Control Officer
3360 7-9 Principal Department Assistant
3367 10-7 Natural Resource Officer
3859 10-2 Shellfish Technician/Constable
4022 10-2 Natural Resource Officer
11/01/68 766
07/01/85 1901
11/06/95 3802
RECREATION DIVISION
Armstrong, Patricia 12/01/97
Potter, Donna T. 06/29/88
Hermann, Christopher 12/15/98
BASS RIVER AND BAYBERRY HILLS
Deay, Donald A.
Hewins, Ronald M.
Bottiggi, Stephen P.
Nash, Erwin R.
Cordeiro, Manuel M.
Blakeley, Donald C.
Wightman, Lloyd A.
LaPlante, Robert E.
Looney, William C.
Jonas, Scott C.
Hall, Edward A.
Cummings, Sandra L.
Borden, Joseph M.
Tosh, Robert S.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Carnes, Peter L.
Beland, David J.
Erickson, Bradford M.
Keefe, David W.
13 Director
4-9 Department Assistant I
4-2 Department Assistant I
2557 15 Recreation Director
2922 7-6 Principal Department Assistant
4185 11-1 Assistant Recreation Director
GOLF COURSE
10/11/94 847
06/08/85 799
09/19/77 1425
06/27/82 2049
07/01/90 2578
05/16/88 2837
08/08/88
07/07/88
07/11/88
05/16/90
03/04/91
06/10/96
11/18/96
08/25/97
DIVISION
16 Golf Director
11-1 Assistant Golf Director
10-1 Assistant Superintendent
15 Superintendent
8-3 Foreman
10-11 Assistant Superintendent
2919 8-3 Foreman
2944 8-2 Heavy Equipment Operator
2947 9-2 Motor Equipment Repairman
3015 4-8 Greenskeeper
3254 9-2 Motor Equipment Repairman
3869 7-2 Principal Office Assistant
3900 10-1 Golf Maintenance Supervisor
4016 15 Superintendent
03/20/95 3716 20
10/01/68 635 LT
05/06/73 641 P-6
01/21/70 646 P-6
Chief of Police
Lieutenant
Patrol
Sergeant
167
23,688.55 913.68
48,911.09
31,820.75
17,306.62
30,434.85
17,402.54
18,408.30
27,587.70
16,077.92
15,595.08
22,493.94
27,422.92
1,047.00
43,968.12
36,640.24
28,199.14
36,619.40
33,697.60
33,593.60
44,013.78
15,587.80
14,038.15
45,395.85
27,685.03
1,352.48
51,280.70
35,558.40
34,506.04
64,461.17
30,002.00
39,919.00
30,282.64
12,209.75
31,804.80
4,956.44
31,894.28
25,805.14
30,933.20
48,105.33
89,641.42
53,072.76
40,068.28
62,326.98
3,396.10
432.15
3,529.24
2,533.53
3,695.66
1,910.05
4,989.91
1,453.66
6,289.92
26.59
1,472.41
3,394.17
3,325.12
1,127.49
3,600.25 9,256.00
9,556.81
Employee Date
Marsh, Gerald B. 12/01/62
Mason, Donald H. 11/12/72
Prada, Philip G. 10/06/67
Runge, Lawrence G. 04/17/73
Giammarco, Russell 04/28/77
Jenkins, Randolph C. 11/04/75
Rooney, Paul J. 07/02/76
Coughlan, William P. 12/18/77
Frederickson, Frank G. 12/01/79
Almonte, Michael J. 09/26/77
Lanata, John C. 12/10/78
Xiarhos, Steven G. 09/04/79
Hennessey, Francis L. 09/04/84
Collado, Hiram 01/08/79
Scichilone, Raymond A. 01/08/79
Mclssac, Kevin P. 01/08/79
Peterson, Charles E. 03/02/81
Capobianco, Chris A. 09/08/86
Peterson, Stephen H. 12/27/79
McClelland, Peter B. 04/27/80
Warren, Walter R. Jr. 06/15/80
Wragg, Jill K. 02/11/91
Gomsey, John W. Jr. 04/01/85
Fogarty, Jayne L. 06/15/85
McEachern, Christopher 09/08/86
Donohue, Neal P. 09/08/87
Dickey, David S. 09/02/87
Britt, Gerard W. 09/12/88
White, Richard F. 05/04/87
Fallon, John K. 05/04/87
Roth, Albert C. III 05/04/87
Finstein, Sandra 05/11/87
Niezgoda, Brian A. 03/31/96
Pasquarosa, Nicholas R. Jr. 09/01/87
Gomsey, Cheryl N.
Kent, Christopher A.
Nixon, Nicole M.
Nixon, Colleen M.
Sprague, Albert J.
Hennessey, Thomas W.
Bryant, Michael A.
Nickinello, Louis Jr.
Cullen, Deborah
Carty, Patrick
Lennon, Kevin
Gibbons, Gordon T.
McKernan, Sean E.
Home, Emily B.
Dimitres, John E.
Naas, Olivier A.
Nuss, Eric H.
Antonovitch, Kevin L.
Donahue, Bradley J.
Tsoukalas, George Jr.
Renzi, Stephen W.
Schneeweis, David J.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Brown, Dennis
Bent, Allen S.
Chandler, David H.
09/08/87
11/29/93
06/20/88
10/03/88
04/15/90
03/20/95
01/23/94
03/06/95
07/06/98
06/07/93
08/01/93
07/20/94
10/03/94
08/26/96
05/05/97
05/05/97
05/05/97
07/07/97
07/07/97
07/28/97
07/28/97
07/28/97
Number Class Position
649 P -6A Detective/Court Liaison
650 P-6 Patrol
654 P-6 Sergeant
658 P-6 Patrol
795 P -6A Detective
1043 7-10 Dispatcher
1268 P-6 Sergeant
1325 P-6 Records Officer
1393 P-6 Sergeant/Detective
1402 LT Lieutenant
1515 P-6 Patrol
1521 P-6 Sergeant
1524 P-6 Sergeant
1589 P-6 Patrol
1592 P-6 Patrol
1593 P-6 Sergeant
1673 P -6A Detective
1678 P-6 Patrol
1686 7-10 Dispatcher
1721 P-6 Patrol
1806 P-6 Patrol
2333 P-6 Patrol
2386 9-11 Mechanic
2454 7-10 Dispatcher
2449 P-6 Patrol
2456 P-6 Patrol
2586 P-6 Patrol
2587 P-6 Patrol
2665 P-6 Patrol
2676 P-6 Patrol
2677 P-6 Patrol
2682 4-9 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
2719 P-3 Patrol
2720 P -6A Detective
2783 P-6 Patrol
2859 P-5 Patrol
2913 8-6 Administrative Assistant
2969 4-9 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
3141 P-5 Patrol
3147 P-4 Patrol
3282 P-5 Patrol
3287 P-4 Patrol
3369 5-1 Dept. Assistant 11 - Financial
3475 P-6 Patrol
3549 P-6 Patrol
3616 P-2 Patrol
3701 7-9 Dispatcher
3713 B3-3 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
3917 P-2 Patrol
3918 P-2 Patrol
3919 P-2 Patrol
3997 P-2 Patrol
3998 P-2 Patrol
4006 P-2 Patrol
4007 P-2 Patrol
4008 P-2 Patrol
06/01/95 3764 20 Fire Chief
10/31/71 671 CAPT Captain EMT
07/01/73 674 FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT
168
Comments Salary
50,600.19
50,572.92
54,837.73
46,649.90
50,372.78
32,178.72
61,560.49
49,862.92
58,596.41
62,471.05
51,618.78
59,181.41
59,569.65
Leave of Absence 825.53
51,007.92
57,819.53
50,558.04
49,099.04
32,120.48
51,012.92
50,692.92
40,068.28
35,706.16
31,890.40
45,238.92
48,349.04
48,609.04
49,184.04
47,744.04
50,062.92
49,069.04
23,681.71
38,499.33
44,015.99
49, 702.92
42,496.74
31,897.96
23,787.54
38,613.18
45,444.55
46,855.28
44,535.51
10,687.50
44,748.28
44,988.29
35,601.80
29,044.80
22,296.87
41,024.61
40,964.61
36,003.87
38,819.98
38,794.98
38,688.18
40,116.53
36,678.18
66,172.03
49,987.77
42,149.42
Overtime
4,571.80
3,078.26
24,963.23
6,725.02
20,399.45
6,466.70
3,537.47
9,495.58
23,351.35
6,233.51
16,421.92
29,410.05
21,694.91
9,973.60
27,512.40
26,436.55
8,578.90
4,577.18
21,499.44
9,877.04
1,345.39
384.68
288.31
16,627.49
14, 703.07
13,079.36
18,668.80
12,274.16
20,321.07
13, 774.56
10,758.87
8,247.65
11,903.62
7,124.27
16,251.56
1,576.30
242.16
13,819.65
13, 777.51
12,963.31
5,485.72
42.75
19,657.86
13,705.51
11,865.30
2,706.91
3,717.44
15,044.02
8,336.24
12,293.68
12,537.58
5,467.24
9,598.22
5,380.24
8,421.38
Detail
768.00
128.00
3,344.00
1,536.00
3,280.00
4,820.00
3,024.00
5,934.00
5,674.00
3,450.00
3,920.00
3,568.00
2,784.00
768.00
14,844.00
5,610.00
6,612.00
9,864.00
2,688.00
8,436.00
7,144.00
5,792.00
10,594.00
10,804.00
2,560.00
1,600.00
9,778.00
7,280.00
5,342.00
7,836.00
2,304.00
6,540.00
4,478.00
8,084.00
10, 770.00
6,008.00
9,154.00
4,234.00
3,674.00
6,176.00
3,696.00
6,020.00
11,338.24 116.00
1,093.81
Employee
Greene, William A. Jr.
Jenney, Robert W.
Raiskio, Peter A.
Sherman, C. Randall
Davidson, John E.
Kittila, Robert N.
Schauwecker, Daniel L.
Smith, William R.
Pareseau, Lee W.
Singleton, Mary S.
Riker, Paul R.
Watson, George E.
Kelleher, Robert F. Jr.
Caruso, Michael L.
Todd, Richard F.
Bowles, Alan T.
Guerreiro, Gerald A.
Baker, Roupen III
Armstrong, James M.
Sherman, Douglas D.
Mossey, Jerry W.
Klimm, Richard F.
Christensen, Robb C.
Falletti, Steven E.
Holmquist, Paul R.
Simonian, Philip G. III
Todd, Edward M.
Gibbs, Joseph T.
Foley, Mark
Robertson, Paul A.
Sullivan, Patrick R.
Boido, Paul F.
Antonellis, Paul J. Jr.
Jenney, Jacqueline A.
Caton, Christopher J.
Parker, David R.
Hitchcock, Kevin W.
Bearse, Matthew
Bombardier, Raymond W.
Talbott, Charles G.
Lundquist, Thomas W.
Ruell, Christopher
Mullen, Joseph H.
Reardon, Robert J.
Walsh, Gerald D.
Nordberg, David 0.
Huck, Kevin J.
Omerzu, Mark J.
Sawyer, Jonathan E.
Read Christopher W.
Bengston, Justyne L.
Madden, Susan J.
Date Number
04/01/69 678
03/25/68 680
10/14/72 683
04/01/72 684
06/01/75 697
06/01/75 711
06/01/75 721
06/01/75 723
06/01/75 1055
07/01/76 1266
02/21/78 1461
08/25/80 1497
06/08/78 1500
11/11/79 1542
12/12/82 1609
07/01/80 1616
07/01/80 1636
07/01/80 1823
07/27/84 1987
06/05/87 2079
08/06/85 2245
07/31/88 2335
07/01/87 2350
01/08/85 2380
07/01/87 2412
09/25/89 2433
11/04/85 2505
12/29/92 2551
10/03/89 2712
07/01/87 2733
09/09/87 2779
01/23/88 2813
04/11/89 2818
05/12/88 2833
09/25/89 2987
09/25/89 3126
09/25/89 3128
12/21/98 3364
11/04/96 3368
05/14/92 3391
07/22/92 3447
08/21/93 3557
07/01/97 3564
07/20/98 3566
05/09/94 3594
01/04/95 3711
07/01/97 3978
07/01/97 3979
07/01/97 3980
04/08/98 4036
08/10/98 4151
12/21/98 4181
Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
Deputy Chief EMT 58,072.71 14,035.88 594.50
SP Senior Private EMT 44,871.52 5,646.68 116.00
CAPT Captain EMT 50,546.77 16,748.69 551.00
CAPT Captain EMT 52,127.01 23,925.77
LT Lieutenant EMT Retired 12/08/98 45,223.80 7,504.19 116.00
LT Lieutenant EMT 49,112.27 11,147.64 232.00
FF -5 Fire Fighter 39,570.84 649.34
SP Senior Private EMT/EMS 49,401.23 243.12
CAPT Captain EMT 49,709.77 9,249.26 116.00
8-11 Administrative Assistant 32,255.14 116.85
FF/EMT Fire Fighter EMT 46,369.17 25,358.93 232.00
LT Lieutenant EMT 47,659.84 4,147.16
CAPT Captain EMT 56,365.77 11,773.70 580.00
LT Lieutenant EMT 47,932.84 27,751.56 174.00
SP Senior Private EMT 48,973.07 14,992.51 174.00
LT Lieutenant/Paramedic/EMS 49,606.20 26,289.91
FF/EMT Fire Fighter EMT 45,710.17 19,991.61 348.00
SP Senior Private EMT 45,866.50 19,075.35
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 42,206.42 2,568.77
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 41,777.42 3,201.30
D-5 Dispatcher 30,321.92 2,249.97
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 41,876.19 11,027.36
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 41,660.42 14,014.64 116.00
FF/EMT Fire Fighter/Paramedic 50,301.99 17,610.75
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 44,975.08 5,993.52 116.00
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 43,274.42 15,633.86 116.00
FF -5 • Fire Fighter EMT 41,699.42 1,835.81
D-5 Dispatcher/EMT Leave of Absence 20,414.37 2,430.12
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 42,360.42 13,033.35
FF/EMT Fire Fighter EMT 46,340.17 3,333.88
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 41,660.42 19,315.57 174.00
D-5 Dispatcher/EMT 31,314.98 6,327.90
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT Resigned 08/15/98 25,761.30 1,504.82
7-10 Principal Dept. Asst. 1 - General EMT 32,895.28 6,898.88
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 41,688.42 21,869.50
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 41,844.42 2,301.20
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 45,393.08 11,340.24
P-1 Fire Fighter/Paramedic 1,474.88 47.54
P-3 Fire Fighter/Paramedic 38,529.03 14,988.61 232.00
FF -5 Fire Fighter EMT 45,541.93 14,100.06
SP Senior Private EMT 43,436.47 21,582.51 116.00
D-5 Dispatcher/EMT 30,879.02 11,757.42
FF -2 Fire Fighter EMT 37,735.71 16,245.20 174.00
FF -1 Fire Fighter EMT 16,872.56 831.95
PAR Paramedic 43,375.88 11,676.55 116.00
FF -4 Fire Fighter/Paramedic Resigned 11/16/98 36,945.66 4,012.54
FF -2 Fire Fighter EMT 38,125.71 5,666.24
FF -2 Fire Fighter EMT 36,637.53 12,034.98
FF -2 Fire Fighter EMT 37,300.53 3,182.12
FF -1 Fire Fighter EMT 26,106.80 4,581.40
D-1 Dispatcher/EMT 10,392.68 1,311.37
P-1 Fire Fighter/Paramedic 800.38
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S DIVISION
White, Forrest E. 06/25/81 1953 16 Building Inspector
05/01/89 1410 10-12 Plumbing/Gas Inspector
08/07/78 1544 7-10 Principal Department Assistant
10/31/83 1992 4-9 Office Assistant
03/23/82 2005 10-12 Assistant Building Inspector
08/08/88 2954 5-10 Dept. Assistant 1 - General
11/14/94 3704 10-12 Assistant Building Inspector
09/15/97 4020 10-2 Wiring Inspector
Hassett, Richard H.
Marshall, Bette L.
Prada, Wilma M.
Stone, William
Seward, Dorothy H.
Graham, Richard B.
lodice, Nicola
Retired 12/16/98
169
54.904.55
40,104.20
29,695.94
17,129.47
40,542.30
25,655.76
39,363.60
33,755.24
53.24
Employee
BOARD OF HEALTH
Murphy, Bruce G.
Von Hone, Amy L.
Heaslip, Brian M.
Florio, Mary Alice
Kittila, Corey E.
Peterson, Jacqueline M.
Pelley, Colleen E.
Welsh, Kelda G.
Rose, Margaret A.
Date Number Class Position
Comments Salary Overtime Detail
05/21/80 1773 16 Health Agent
02/05/90 2711 11-7 Assistant Health Agent
07/01/87 2765 10-12 Assistant Health Agent/Housing
10/15/90 3247 B5-4 Principal Department Assistant
09/12/97 3535 10-2 Hazardous Waste Inspector
08/18/97 4015 5-1 Dept. Assistant 11
09/23/97 4021 7-2 Health Inspector
10/13/98 4177 7-1 Health Inspector
11/30/98 4182 5-1 Dept. Assistant II - General
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Allaire, George R. 03/09/92 3379
Benoit, Barbara A. 06/01/81 1928
CEMETERY DIVISION
D'Agostino, Robert A.
Sullivan, Mary C.
Hudson, Adam C.
Cavanagh, Alan E.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
deMello, Richard P.
r Fernald, Robert D.
Garcia, Robert E.
Anctil, Richard A.
McGrail, Patricia A.
Smith, Timothy B.
Barrow, Bruce R.
Maclnnes, Shawn G.
HIGHWAY DIVISION
Nixon, William E.
Deary, Pauline L.
Valentine, Donald M.
Ramirez, Ronald R.
LaFrance, James L.
Bitetti, Vito L.
Mero, George M.
Henderson, James L.
Lagergren, James R.
Kelley, I. Richard
Malone, Bernard A.
Somers, James M.
Clarke, Michael J.
Morin, David B.
Tokarz, Robert W. Jr.
Noyes, Martin C. Jr.
Bankosky, Paul E.
PARK DIVISION
Whitten, Philip L.
Myland, Christopher T.
Nash, Lillian V.
Luning, Raymond J.
Egan, Thomas E.
Carlson, David E.
Albee, Brian J.
10/31/88 2972
06/25/79 1664
10/15/88 2970
12/14/87 2801
20 DPW Director
8-11 Administrative Assistant
63,579.72
39,340.68
40,024.24 123.48
27,378.19 56.21
34,646.10 763.10
Resigned 10/12/98 18,129.10 109.20
Resigned 08/03/98 16,720.40 489.32
10-7 Working Foreman
7-10 Principal Department Assistant
6-9 Building & Grounds Craftsman
6-9 Building & Grounds Craftsman
05/18/81 1912 18
11/19/79 1729 9-5
12/10/79 1736 14-6
06/08/87 2703 13-6
11/21/88 2778 7-10
09/19/88 2967 11-7
12/11/95 3808 B6-4
03/17/97 3907 13-1
06/15/61 750 16
05/19/75 797 7-10
07/09/79 1581 9-4
05/01/83 1974 8-5
04/15/85 1998 6-8
07/09/84 2011 4-10
12/15/86 2650 6-8
11/07/88 2975 11-3
09/14/89 2981 6-8
11/01/93 3378 10-3
12/20/93 3461 6-8
11/28/94 3705 6-8
12/27/94 3710 8-5
11/06/95 3801 9-2
07/28/97 4009 8-2
10/08/97 4025 8-1
10/05/98 4175 10-5
10/31/79
05/10/76
05/19/80
02/08/88
11/08/93
05/20/97
12/01/97
1726 16
1212 11-7
1772 7-10
2810 6-9
3573 6-9
3916 6-3
4027 6-3
Town Engineer
Engineering Aide II
Town Surveyor
Civil Engineer
Principal Department Assistant
Engineering Aide 111
CAD/GIS Technician
Civil Engineer
Highway Superintendent
Principal Department Assistant
Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Sign Maker/Heavy Truck Driver
Heavy Truck Driver
Laborer/Light Truck Driver
Heavy Truck Driver
Assistant Highway Superintendent
Heavy Truck Driver
Highway Foreman/Grader Operator
Heavy Truck Driver
Heavy Truck Driver
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator Resigned 07/12/98
Heavy Equipment Operator
Director of Parks/Cemeteries
Assistant Director
Principal Department Assistant
Building & Grounds Craftsman
Building & Grounds Craftsman
Building & Grounds Craftsman
Building & Grounds Craftsman
170
5,624.55 29.37
1,655.85
76,173.36
31,940.63
36,640.24
29,433.09
27,766.80
28,776.08
135.59
2,699.36
434.37
72,178.82
33,557.84
47,604.48
44,000.08 5,290.32
29,213.14
39,048.00
30,443.04
39,759.42 385.20
59,099.94
29,608.09 1,782.80
30,620.88 1,270.90
31,169.60 969.34
28,440.16 3,827.00
25,621.36 745.22
28,529.28 1,134.88
37,471.20 2,349.75
28,502.64 1,165.93
34,706.80 2,986.15
28,203.20 1,187.57
27,976.00 1,350.70
26,100.44 1,511.59
31,350.24 1,013.66
29,413.03 1,356.98
15,726.62 934.68
6,631.00 10.47
64,124.91
39,284.88 1,477.07
29,433.09
28,863.44 85.52
28,632.20 725.28
26,159.52 554.45
25,950.48 74.28
Employee
SANITATION DIVISION
Homer, Peter G.
Conklin, Donald D. Jr.
Morrison, Joan E.
Hayward, Douglas S.
Logan, Stacy R.
Cotto, Michael
Santos, David Allen
Daley, James J.
Bullock, William R.
Gent, Thomas J.
STRUCTURES
Butkowsky, Thomas F.
Kautz, Scott
TRANSFER STATION
Angell, Robert B.
Luebke, Daniel W.
Luebke, Michelle S.
Gonsalves, Frank Jr.
WATER DIVISION
Crowley, Richard A.
Scott, John H.
Santos, Vernon L.
Rooney, Thomas J.
Jason, Jacqueline A.
Kromberg, Jeffrey A.
Paulin, Debbie
Tubbs, Mark R.
Simonds, John R.
McDonald, Kathleen A.
Wright, Richard R.
Corp, William L. Jr.
Beck, Gayle B.
Pina, Charles S.
Robinson, William F.
Walker, Richard A.
Soderberg, Jon E.
Kretschmer, William A.
Menard, Randy M.
Savio, Joseph A.
Mills, Danny
Date
Number Class Position
Comments Salary Overtime Detail
07/01/74 1001 16 Superintendent Sanitation Dept.
07/08/91 2130 8-5 Heavy Equipment Operator
07/08/91 2639 5-2 Computerized Scale Operator
08/10/87 2775 10-2 Working Foreman
05/17/90 3161 4-1 Gate Attendant/Recycler/Scale
05/20/91 3273 4-1 Gate Attendant
01/31/94 3340 7-4 Roll -off Truck Driver/Equipment
04/26/95 3583 4-1 Gate Attendant/Recycler/Scale Retired 07/17/98
07/13/98 4134 4-1 Recycler/Gate Attendant/Scale
01/19/98 4030 7-1 Truck Driver/Operator
03/09/92 3380 11-1 Senior Building Maintenance Specialist
11/16/98 4178 7-2 Building Maintenance Specialist
05/20/91 3271
05/21/84 2094
09/14/84 2348
06/10/91 3292
14 Transfer Station Superintendent
10-3 Working Foreman
7-2 Principal Department Assistant
8-5 Heavy Equipment Operator
11/04/72 781 17 Superintendent
08/21/78 1161 9-2 Serviceman Ill
08/17/81 1970 10-12 Field Supervisor
07/27/93 2109 6-9 Serviceman II
06/04/84 2274 5-10 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
05/14/85 2337 8-6 Serviceman Ill
01/22/86 2521 5-10 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
03/03/86 2528 9-3 Serviceman III
07/20/87 2756 8-6 Serviceman Ill
07/13/92 2800 7-10 Principal Department Assistant
09/05/89 3122 10-1 Production Supervisor
11/20/89 3133 6-9 Serviceman II
07/20/90 3227 5-10 Dept. Assistant 11 - General
06/01/93 3503 6-9 Serviceman II
02/23/94 3578 9-1 Serviceman Ill
12/21/94 3706 C7-3 Serviceman III
12/27/94 3707 C5-4 Serviceman II
01 /03/95 3708 C5-4 Serviceman II
11/12/96 3901 6-2 Serviceman II
04/15/97 3912 6-2 Serviceman II
05/05/97 3920 11-2 Assistant Superintendent
60,898.27
31,041.04 10,826.18
25,839.10 5,831.80
33,815.60 5,055.57
18,061.04 1,893.89
13,520.15 4,511.84
28,516.32 10,419.88
12,499.20 359.44
10,778.64 375.54
25,334.56 5,510.32
34,793.96
3,180.00
909.09
49,626.51
34,559.92 7,175.21
27,849.20 3,922.87
31,074.64 11,115.88
68,452.20 1,540.00
Deceased 05/16/98 11,506.26 1,750.00
39,717.28 585.56
28,578.20 484.81
25,881.65 3,696.93
31,565.12 8,539.21
25,881.65 2,188.79
32,435.52 13,510.83
31,509.92 5,681.38
29,294.89 578.91
31,897.80 3,401.13
27,166.23 1,174.58
25,621.26 5,473.13
28,823.80
No longer employed 17,539.20 87.48
27,636.00 5,746.59
26,355.84 5,639.79
26,011.01 7,162.23
25,586.08 5,475.63
25,779.72 1,746.72
36,165.28 2,457.98x
Part Time Employees
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Hart, Charles A.
Howard, John
Rischitelli, Maureen
Schnitzer, Herbert S.
Striebel, Charlotte
Sullivan, Jerome J.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Parisi, Grace
Caselli, Lillian F.
3913
3469
3722
2991
3589
2666
3796
3703
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Weidner, Barbara J. 4057
171
999.96
999.96
291.66
999.96
999.96
708.30
12,262.63
1,962.24
181.00
Employee Date Number Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
TOWN CLERK'S DIVISION
Campbell, Leslie 2416 100.00
Clifford, Donna M. 1443 248.64
George, Thomas N. 810 300.00
Lucier, Dennis A. 3137 385.14
Sears, Rose 3585 7,214.71
Todd, Audrey S. 3810 286.01
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE
TOWN ACCOUNTANT'S DIVISION
Johnson, Kathleen D. 514
4,915.00
ASSESSOR'S DIVISION
Forest, Teresa G. 4169 704.45
Malone, Vinni-Marie 4179 985.13
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
McNealy, Evelyn M. 1543 706.00
PLANNING DIVISION
Hautanen, Mary Ellen
BOARD OF APPEALS
Orr, Lillian N.
3558
4029
566.88
3,972.22
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
LIBRARY DIVISION
Gaffney, Marybeth 4082 4,208.26
Schechtman, Ann -Marie 3895 10,352.54
Gibbons, Virginia T. 3244 7,408.80
Leaver, M. Virginia 2824 6,114.55
Diamond, Deborah 3890 10,414.52
Garland, Lynn C. 4031 6,138.42
Halmstad, Dorothy G. 4174 516.00
Stowe, Rachel M. 762 7,651.77
Billington, Mary T. 3865 989.68
Haskell, Virginia M. 3692 912.00
Lincoln, Leona J. 4032 7,537.64
Parker, Susan S. 3462 3,244.77
NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
Miller, Jessica J. 3977 12,135.24
Nelson, Richard W., Jr. 3602 9,961.91
Callahan, Joseph W. 2071 584.00
Hibbert, Alan 2616 836.00
Lawrence, Elinor B. 2323 888.00
Marchildon, John L. 2948 192.00
Pihl, Benjamin G. 1171 3,696.00
Rutkowsky, Ronald J. 4037 9,796.00
Thibeault, Marc K. 4011 7,943.78
Wackrow, Thomas M. 3696 4,042.50
Knight, Harold R. 3001 7,457.00
Troy, James E. 3709 13,405.73
COUNCIL ON AGING
Brown, Phyllis J. 2791 10,114.26
Cormier, Joseph R. 3891 10,420.44
Higgins, Virginia M. 4017 8,797.59
172
Employee Date Number Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
RECREATION DIVISION
Castillo, Danette M. 4155 111.75
Lavelle, Karen A. 4148 379.96
Ransom, Lisa A. 3906 6,054.77
Sullivan, Beth E. 3923 3,368.51
Battles, Jessica C. 4126 3,103.04
Beecy, Ashley N. 3942 3,089.58
Bogle, Adrian J. 3957 5,408.11
Bogle, Gregory 4161 445.50
Bogle, Jeremy G. 3522 827.13
Braun, Anna E. 4074 212.07
Brown, Michael 4162 346.51
Brunetti, Michael J. 4157 573.38
Chamsarian, Jason 3789 4,229.30
Coleman, Sean T. 4136 1,443.94
Colon, Madeline M. 3759 1,152.76
Condon, William P. 4092 3,150.15
Cook, Douglas S. 3961 3,864.40
Coughlan, Orla 4135 2,336.33
Delgado, James E. 3932 2,796.71
Delgado, Kathleen M. 4160 218.63
Delgado, Michael J. 4159 221.38
Dineen Kathryn P. 4170 206.25
Doherty, Kevin C. 4060 5,148.78
Downes, Kerriann 3931 2,488.59
Duke, Christopher J. 4097 2,445.09
Fantini, Ellen M. 3939 2,735.08
Fedele, Alicia P. 4142 2,196.76
Felton, Mark C. 4107 2,451.82
George, Christopher S. 4118 2,947.13
Greeney, Jessica L. 4119 2,669.38
Halio, Megan L. 3984 435.01
Hogan, Joan T. 4116 2,146.88
lwanski, Jesse P. 3983 860.50
Jackson, Cheryl Anne 3854 2,791.27
Kapetanios, Jessica E. 4106 2,919.96
Klaussner, Marion C. 4176 148.50
Lass, Jonathan S. 3981 4,899.66
Logan, Ashley T. 3991 2,760.46
Lutzker, Rachel A. 4095 2,733.26
Malaquias, Jennifer D. 4108 3,242.58
Mallon, Lisa M. 4125 2,403.21
Manning, Jonathan D. 4131 2,502.35
Martorana, John D. 4094 2,379.44
McGrew, Jacob N. 4105 2,146.01
Newell, Jessica A. 3743 3,942.59
O'Reilly, Caitlin 3518 3,669.64
Petersen, Christopher D. 4098 1,696.82
Petroni, Karin D. 3672 3,149.29
Price, Bethany A. 3649 10.88
Regan, Jonathan P. 4158 433.20
Ricciardi, Christopher A. 4091 3,381.89
Ricciardi, Nicholas J. 4172 110.00
Roach, Patrick H. 4156 112.38
Ryan, Jeffrey W. 4104 2,611.88
Sargent, Shawn R. 3633 4,666.10
Schissler, Ryan A. 4115 2,236.76
Shaver, Mollie K. 4141 1,481.75
Shaw, Addie 4103 2,874.63
Sheridan, Robert O. 3744 4,105.97
Smith, Caroline M. 4090 3,242.58
173
Employee Date Number Class- Position . Comments • Salary. Overtime Detail
Snyder, Johanna E. 4096 „ 3,316.89
Solfisburg, Jessica A. 4045 3,797.21
Starvaggi, Peter W. 3739 3,958.22
Steinmueller, Lauren M. 4066 ' 3,427.47.
Stone, Leah M. 3880 „ 3,030.70
Tarantino, Michael C. 4112 2,698.13
Thacher, Kelly R. 4663 3,702.97
Thacher, Megan E. 3851 ..3,060.07
Valentine, Noel B. 4100 ' 2,966.20
Vancisin, Nicholas 3773 4,322.23
Verani, Anthony J. 3887 933.75
Viau, Jessica L. 3741 - 4,366.65
Wallwork, James T. 3852 .• - 4,247.68
Davos, James S., Jr. 3673 2,339.19
Davos, Stephen G. 4127 1,107.00
Gilson, Christine A. 3543 1,485.76
Guandalini, Richard C. 3452 2,465.20
Hoar, James P. 2744 - 2,651.25
Hoar, Kristen E. 4089 1,113.38
Hoar, Megan T. 3870 945.00
Holmes, Brett E. 3653 212.07
Krainin, Gillen H. 3790 •2,053.38
Martin, Courtney 3986 1,633.50
Martin, Edward J. 3846 • 2,913.75
Martin, Katelyn 3675 2,147.00
Monaldo, Brie L. 3966 1,855.76
Monaldo, Laine A. 3787 2,050.88
Sergi, Nicole J. 4120 722.26
Wilson, Kristin R. 3784 1,603.13
Bahman, Kristen W. 4117 2,050.47
Bonitatibus, Joseph C. 4047 - 3,846.52
Boorse, Meagan F. 4099 2,563.64
Bradley, Christina C. 4109 1,754.38
Chandler, Jonathan B. 4124 1,686.82
Collins, John P. 4113 2,067.50
Cutler, Matthew S. 4114 1,967.26
Foster, Travis G. 4048 •3,545.39
Gimblett, David 4144 , 1,509.38
Knight, Samantha L. 4102 2,677.08
Lozano, Leigh M. 4123 1,581.13
McCaffrey, James P. 3973 2,494.01
O'Reilly, Meghan 3975 •2,303.13
Oakley, Lisa L. 4154 340.00
Oliver, Christopher D. 4101 2,228.08
Parke, Louis W. 4049 4,389.27
Smith, Jaimee K. 3972 2,713.65
Walsh, Nancy E. 4133 2,098.44
Wood, Thacher T. 4137 1,667.88
Annaldo, Jennifer M. 4110 1,130.83
Bradley, Jessica S. 4132 • 420.31
Colbert, Meredith J. 3987 .1,957.00
Cormier, Karen L. 3971 1,219.89
Enz, Kerin L. 3988 666.25
Golden, Ellen A. 3989 640.65
Morales, Simone P. 4139 187.50
Quirk, Tenley E. 3877 1,236.21
Scichilone, Karen E. 4000 796.25
Sullivan, Laura A. 4004 553.13
Allanbrook, Arthur 3039 1,036.27
Brown, Kevin F. 4111 , 1,098.75
Hudson, Jon C. 4140 445.50
174
Employee Date Number Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
Jerome, Arthur B., Jr. 4050 2,897.52
Kostinas, Erin 4080 780.26
BASS RIVER AND BAYBERRY HILLS GOLF COURSE DIVISION
Alexander, Benjamin T.
Andrews, Charles R.
Blanchard, Raymond R.
Brown, Scott M.
Cook, Brien T.
Fairbanks, George E.
Gallagher, David G.
Joseph, Michael A.
Kirker, Craig W.
Myatt, Robert S.
Olejniczak, Robert J., Jr.
Penner, Charles G.
Pessini, Leo J., Jr.
Ragab, Samir
Shull, John W.
Sulyma, Robert J. •
Williamson, Robert K.
Zielinski, Michael J.
Bogus, John C.
Boyages, Albert
Brock, William H.
Bullock, Edward J.
Byram, Kenneth A.
Chase, Paul R.
Coleman, John E.
Cusano, Richard R.
Dervin, Karen E.
Dunbar, Francis J., Jr.
Fairman, Richard A.
Flaherty, Thomas J., Ill
Flores, Henry C.
Flynn, Thomas P.
Gent, William E.
Glynn, Wilene K.
Grander, Russell L.
Holway, Spear T.
Hunter, William G.
Johnson, Barry M.
Kalil, Michael
King, Robery W.
Klock, Sean T.
Kraus, Edward M.
Leo, Edward
MacKechnie, John G.
McLeod, Agnes C.
Milano, Anthony J.
Murray, John G.
Nelson, Martin J.
Newhouse, Norman C.
Palmer, John J.
Parisi, Joseph
Pavlu, Brian C.
Picariello, James J.
Power, John D.
Quirk, Robert E.
Reidy, Kenneth B.
Ricciardelli, Albert J.
4068
4039
4149
3947
4165
3586
3373
4166
4173
2077
3828
4051
3908
4069
4163
3390
4023
4128
4040
3626
4058
3624
2992
4073
4130
4143
4071
2392
2939
4038
3797
4167
3432
4061
3235
4076
4046
4026
4014
4035
4121
3035
3699
3600
4168
3354
4129
4013
2968
3242
4164
3909
2953
4062
3735
3899
3798
175
4,305.89
7,617.42
3,059.46
16,701.70
2,312.52
12,284.05
18,284.17
323.75
5,744.25
1,686.77
4,830.78
5,709.58
16,275.07
1,170.13
6,024.09
5,291.52
16,459.41
6,216.01
6,157.55
1,104.00
5,560.70
6,541.50
6,109.57
1,267.50
1,462.50
1,470.03
2,926.90
6,441.60
10,201.25
3,324.38
4,260.00
2,154.40
3,748.00
3,718.80
5,899.44
3,401.25
1,051.26
1,264.42
1,121.25
5,450.63
1,516.88
3,940.00
3,032.00
4,044.00
2,211.60
6,004.00
817.50
4,271.25
6,076.00
3,267.00
2,266.28
3,226.54
3,992.00
1,179.41
52.50
3,575.25
5,536.92
Employee Date Number Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
Robinson, James B., Jr. 2248 3,739.35
Rock, Miles A. 3830 4,571.25
Rooney, Francis A. 3353 1,150.00
Rudd, Frank S. 3623 1,406.31
Schmedes, Sandra L. 4043 253.76
Selfe, Gregory A. 3718 1,489.50
Spuria, Guy W. 4041 4,020.00
Storey, Donald E. 3560 4,744.00
Teneyck, Marilyn J. 4070 1,168.14
Thompson, Donald W. 3944 2,726.26
Wilson, William W. 3814 1,722.38
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Desmarais, Patricia C. 4018
Dunn, Barry W. 2629
Edwards, Robert K. 986
Elliott, B. Kent 1158
Green, H. Judy 4044
Harney, Michael D. 3751
Hartmann, Patrick W. 3614
Holman, Michelle I. 3954
Holmes, Ryan P. 3196
Laroche, Peter A. 1944
Lavin, Dorothy K. 4019
Lind, John P. 3952
Ludden, Rockwell 2159
Marsh, Gerald B., Jr. 2717
McCarthy, Christine S. 3968
McGrath, Erica Wenberg 3717
Millen, Charles F., Jr. 1961
Mulkeen, John D. 1248
Muncey, Michael T. 3440
Nixon, Hillary M. 4088
Peternel, Robert J. 4084
Popovich, A. Daniel, IV 3841
Prada, Derek C. 3262
Redmond, Kevin E. 2463
Riley, Elizabeth A. 1399
Romanowski, Robert 3993
Straughn, Joshua J. 3754
Tabbutt, Joanna 3622
Tucker, Robert 0. 2532
Turgiss, Garry J. 3905
Vermette, John L. 3389
Zahigian, Charles V. 1694
1,860.00
886.50 128.00
800.00
4,127.50
1,663.39
2,299.50 480.00
6,604.22 256.00
4,042.50
2,358.00 128.00
1,401.75
3,370.27
3,672.38
144.00
1,246.50
4,386.94
5,299.25
2,277.00 256.00
2,054.25
2,277.00 128.00
4,248.00
2,277.00
2,565.00
5,679.00 384.00
1,802.25
2,015.50
2,349.27
4,054.50
659.25
525.00
1,908.00 384.00
1,174.50
1,183.50 256.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Baker, Gregory C. 3419 541.50
Ellis, Thomas W. 3562 503.50
Emerson, Robert M. 701 1,824.50
Enright, Kevin P. 3460 1,092.50
Foss, Jeffrey T. 3256 1,653.00
Galkowski, Mark S. 1781 864.50
Greene, Franklin T., Jr. 1185 603.50
Kittila, Raymond 0. 1411 1,924.00
Lorange, Robert J. 2792 579.50
McPherson, Louis D. 1357 1,240.00
Napolitan, Ronald S. 2129 1,069.00
Nickerson, Lyle H. 3565 1,035.50
Phillips, Robert E. 1190 1,074.00
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Employee Date Number Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S DIVISION
Lepine, D. Michael 3652 389.00
Long, Joseph P. 4150 837.50
Pelkey, Eugene B. 3361 582.50
Rhynd, John A., Jr. 2439 7,557.50
Tullie, Donald J. 1042 767.52
BOARD OF HEALTH
Philla, Katherine Q. 4075 3,185.64
Strobl, Lynne E. 3762 1,401.81
Strobl, Matthew M. 3779 3,283.13
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Monteiro, Barbara H. 4033
565.09
CEMETERY DIVISION
Daley, James B. 3695 7,878.95
Dolan, Henry C. 3265 9,232.22
Hesse, John Q. 4042 4,310.14
Weston, Harris B. 2345 9,351.84
HIGHWAY DIVISION
Giardino, Michael K. 4078 2,910.88
Hopkins, Andrew J. 4122 1,841.50
Siepietow, Christopher 4138 6,863.93
PARK DIVISION
Arseneaux, Kevin 4087 2,823.89
Austin, Jesse 4052 750.38
Barry, Jeffrey D. 3940 3,607.50
Beland, Daniel F. 3818 6,673.17
Clark, Robert E., Jr. 4003 3,526.88
Crowe, Joshua K. 3922 4,395.01
Daeley, Scott 4077 1,199.88
Giardino, Kevin M., Jr. 3724 3,842.07
Myland, Timothy D. 3825 3,565.00
Segerman, Sheldon B. 3591 9,086.88
Slavik, Richard C. 4079 1,303.20
Souve, Nelson J., Jr. 3013 6,343.75
Stone, Herbert N. 3644 1,023.00
Chapman, Kate H. 3688 3,017.00
Duncan, Joanna J. .4053 3,328.00
Gerome, Eleanor M. 4081 2,941.25
Gomes, Kyla M. 4054 364.00
Japinga, Jennifer E. 4055 2,063.75
LaBossiere, Leo P. 3598 4,200.00
McClellan, Jeffrey J. 3925 952.00
Proctor, Barbara 4056 3,711.50
Runge, Caroline M. 4067 3,217.50
Schlegel, Terry J. 3927 3,279.50
Serijian, Valerie A. 4065 3,311.75
SANITATION DIVISION
Damstrom, Donald A. 638 12,196.92 1,210.98
Doherty, Scott S. 3466 197.32
DuPuis, Scott C. 3467 2,748.93
Perry, Michael T. 2497 2,456.96
Peterson, Ellen B. 3299 11,599.27 1,517.32
Petrillo, Aldo A. 3496 10,615.19
Sablone, Rico J. 3455 10,280.26
Stevens, Russell E. 1003 3,067.37
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Employee Date Number Class Position Comments Salary Overtime Detail
TRANSFER STATION
Rodericks, Kevin A. 3581, 4,243.86
WATER DIVISION
Desmond, Sean M. 4146 1,360.00
Fermino, Pedro J., Jr. 4145 7,967.50
Gaulrapp, Mark C, 4147 8,665.00
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MUNICIPAL INSPECTIONS
Report of the
Building Department
Building permits for single family homes construc-
tion increased by twenty-six (26) compared to 1997. Multi-
family homes increased by eight (8). Commercial permits
are down by twenty-one (21) and additions/alterations,
etc., are down by fifty-five (55). Overall, the total number
of Building Permits for 1997 were 827 and for 1998 were
908, a total increase of 81 permits.
One of our largest increases, and most important,
is our increase in fees collected. In 1997, we collected
$278,617.00. In 1998, we collected $302,087.00, an in-
crease of $53,470.00.
During 1998 we lost the help and expertise of Forrest
White, our Building Commissioner. Mr. White has had a
serious health problem which all concerned wish him a
speedy and full recovery. The Town of Yarmouth thanks
you for your 20+ years service and it should be noted
that Mr. White was appointed Assistant Building Inspec-
tor, so he is still part of our inspection team.
This Department employs three full-time Building
Inspectors, but for the past year has had only two full-
time inspectors of which one also covers Weights & Mea-
sures for Yarmouth and Dennis and the Sign Code. One
full-time Plumbing & Gas Inspector and one full-time Wir-
ing Inspector. The Department covers the inspection of
Plumbing & Gas, Electrical, Buildings, Signs, Weights &
Measures, Schools, Commercial Occupancies, Restau-
rants, Wood & Coal Stoves, Residential Occupancies,
Liquor Licenses, Nursing Homes, Amusement Devices,
Class One & Two Auto Licenses, Old King's Highway His-
torical District Regulations. Also, the Zoning By -Law,
Flood Plain Regulations, Energy Code, Board of Appeals
Decisions, Inspection of Night Clubs and other public
places, Carnivals, Circuses, and several Town Code By -
Laws.
The following is a comparison between 1997 and
1998 showing the increase and decrease in the number
of various permits and the increased value to the Town.
Type
Dwellings
Multi -Family
Commercial
Additions/Alterations
Demolitions
TOTAL
# Permits # Permits Increase
1998 1997 Decrease
105 79 +26
22 14 + 8
112 133 -21
656 601 +55
13 +13
908 827 +81
Construction Cost 1998
Construction Cost 1997
$ 37,973,747.00
$ 33,057,399.00
17$.
PERMITS ISSUED/
FEES COLLECTED
908
1,152
691
895
257
190
185
822
55
144
281
24
Building Permits
Wiring Permits
Plumbing Permits
Gas Permits
Certificates of Inspections
Occupancy Permits
Sign Permits
Annual Sign. Permits
Use & Occupancy Business
Call Back Inspections
Sealer Weights & Measures
Days Worked in Dennis for fees
TOTAL
TOTAL
$ 169,915.00
41,125.00
28,580.00
19,670.00
16,184.00
4,750.00
3,925.00
8,220.00
2,045.00
3,180.00
2,243.00
days 2,250.00
1996 $ 302,087.00
1997 $ 248,617.00
INSPECTIONS
Building Inspections
Inspections in addition to Building Inspections
Unsafe structures
Fires
Certificates of Inspections
Liquor Licenses Inspections
Sign Inspections
Carnival Rides by DPS Regulations
Weights & Measures
Use & Occupancy
Call Back Inspections
Stop Work Orders (Verbal by Inspectors)
Stop Work Orders (Posted)
Dwelling Occupancy Certificates Issued
COMPLAINTS
Building
Zoning
Boats & Recreation warning
Vehicle
Historic
Court Appearances
Sign Code
Junk
Weights & Measures
Electrical
Plumbing & Gas
Unsafe Building Demolish Ordered
Citations
2,982
16
7
8
257
58
1,812
18
48
55
144
15
9
219
73
61.
74
28
14
31
41
23
6
6
160
7
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Report of the
Board of Health
The year 1998 again witnessed the continuation of
many Board of Health programs designed for protection
of the environment and public health, in addition to imple-
menting several new programs. . .
The new State Title V Septic Regulations that took
effect in March of 1995 continues to inundate the divi-
sion office with inquiries, requests for deep and perc tests,
plan reviews, permits and final septic inspections. To meet
this need the division has engaged 'a former health in-
spector to witness deep and perc testing on Saturdays.
The Board also delegated authority to health division staff
to approve septic repair variances "in house" after re-
view of engineered plans for maximum feasible compli-
ance, to expedite the permitting process. This is consid-
erably apparent in the statistics listed later in the Health
Division section of the Town Report, The new Title V Regu-
lations also require the division office to review and com-
ment on septic system evaluation reports on every Real
Estate sales transaction.
The Board of Health adopted body piercing regula-
tions after several public hearings. The Board had a con-
cern in regards to body piercing, blood contamination,
and infections. The Board's regulation requires body pierc-
ing to be performed only by a doctor or registered nurse
in a medical facility.
The Health Division staff worked with the town's two
campgrounds (Camp Greenough and Camp Wingate -
Kirkland) in implementing new Department of Public
Health camp regulations. The regulations were amended
to address the age of camp counsellors, qualifications of
camp staff supervising fire arms and archery, health
records, and immunizations, along with requiring back-
ground checks for staff andthe sex offender registration
information. ("SORI" and "CORI").
The Health Division Office continued to oversee four
grants during 1998. The first grant was from the State
Department of Public Health for the division to discuss
tobacco control, implement regulations, and control
smoking in public places indoors. The second grant was
for assistance to moderate income families for pumping
their septic systems. The third grant was for assistance
to moderate income families for removal of underground
fuel storage tanks. The fourth grant was for the assis-
tance to families for the repair of septic systems.
The Board of Health held several hearings in regards
to violations of the Tobacco Control regulation, in which
several establishments were issued warnings for first of-
fenses and fines for second offenses of tobacco sales to
minors. The Board also held a public hearing on proposed
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tobacco regulations in regards to restaurants and bars.
The Board of Health also met with the Barnstable Board
of Health to review proposals from several ventilation and
air quality control companies. The Board will continue to
review this issue in 1999.
Other ongoing programs include inspections con-
ducted by the Health Division Office staff of restaurants,
retail food stores, motels, cabins, camps, public and semi-
public swimming pools and whirlpools, and rental hous-
ing units, along with responding to various complaints
received by the department involving trash, overflowing
sewage, rodents, and housing complaints of overcrowd-
ing, 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 allnew construction and renovations met with all
health codes, i.e., septic systems, groundwater protec-
tion, etc. The Board of Health continued implementation
of the town's Water Resources Protection Study (I.E.P.-
1988) recommendations through inspections and admin-
istration of the Underground Gasoline Storage Tank Regu-
lation; Hazardous Waste Regulation, Subsurface Sewage
Regulations, and the Nitrate -Nitrogen Loading Regula-
tions. The department offered public assistance, as re-
lated to septic system maintenance and location, along
with requiring developers of large scale projects to sub-
mit Environmental Impact Reports to ensure protection
to the town's public water supply wells.
The Board of Health continues to monitor the first
approvals in the State, from the Department of Environ-
mental Protection, to allow an alternative septic technol-
ogy installation. A Bioclere Self -Contained Waste Water
Treatment Plant that provides additional treatment was
installed at a residential location on Mercury Drive and at
the Super Stop & Shop. The new veterinarian on Ansel
Hallet Road, along with 13 private residents, also have
Bioclere septic systems. There are 14 private residents
using F.A.S.T. septic systems. The new 99 Restaurant has
a Chromoglass alternative septic system. The alternate
technology Biocleres or F.A.S.T. systems, which are moni-
tored by the Health Division, are required to protect the
drinking water supply from nitrates on lots of inadequate
zoning size.
PREVENTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS
Additional ongoing Board of Health preventive health
programs included monitoring the eleven Human Service
agencies, with a total budget of $80,337.00, that provide
various community health services to the townspeople.
Those Human Services are as follows:
Nauset, Inc.
Legal Services, Inc.
-1( Head Start 'Program
Independence House
Sight Loss Services, Inc.
Visiting Nurse Association
Cape Cod Human Services, Inc.
Info-Line/Connections/United Way
Cape Cod Consumer Assistance Council
Cape A.I.D.S. Resource Exchange & Services
Cape Cod Council on Alcoholism &
Drug Dependence
All of the Human Services provided a greater share
of services than monies appropriated. The difference in
appropriation was made up by free care through agency
fund raising or through State or Federal grants. All agen-
cies are requesting an increase in appropriations to main-
tain the services .provided to Yarmouth residents. The
following is a brief description of each of the eleven Hu-
man Service agencies, along with the Town of Yarmouth
statistics:
1. Legal Services, Inc.
This agency administers the Elder Law Project,
which provides free civil legal representation to Yarmouth
residents over the age of sixty, in the areas of landlord -
tenant relations, elderly housing, utilities, nursing home
quality of care, health care, government benefits, disabil-
ity, and some wills. The agency also provides civil legal
representation to low income individuals and families:
Two hundred ninety-nine (299) cases were com-
pleted for Yarmouth residents, who received 736 hours
of legal work. Yarmouth families experienced legal prob-
lems in the following areas:
Housing 99
Consumer 36
Family Law 78
Employment 1
Miscellaneous 14
Health Problems 11
Advice and Counsel 124 •
Income Maintenance 53
The town appropriation was $2,000.
2. Nauset, Inc.
This agency provides vocational rehabilitation to
handicapped citizens. Vocational services have as a goal,
after assessment and skill training, placement in a set-
ting which optimizes an individual's level of functioning.
Thirteen (13) Yarmouth clients are receiving services.
3. Info-Line/Connections/United Way
This agency acts as a central resource for total in-
formation and referral to human services on Cape Cod.
The Council publishes a Directory of Human Services on
Cape Cod and the Islands, called "Connections." Approxi-
mately 2,000 copies of TEEN YELLOW PAGES were dis-
tributed to Yarmouth students entering Mattacheese
Middle School or to new students entering the high
school.
One hundred thirty-nine (139) phone calls, repre-
senting 150 different needs, were logged from Yarmouth
residents, expressing concern for food, clothing, fuel and
utilities.
The town appropriation was $500.
4. Head Start
The Head Start Program was launched inr1965 as
part of the War on Poverty by President Johnson. It em-
phasizes parental involvement and comprehensive ser-
vices to preschool children (ages 3-5) and their families.
The services include health and dental screenings, im-
munizations, early detection of physical and mental dis-
abilities, motivational development, nutrition and general
preparation of children for entry into public education.
Studies have shown that the children having experienced
Head Start show lasting gains in school performance.
The Cape Cod Child Development Program, in ad-
dition to the federally funded Head Start Program, fur-
nishes day care services to working parents. These chil-
dren and their families are served in a variety of day care
models including Family Day Care, Preschool Day Care
and After School Day Care.
The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides
services to children from birth to three (3) years of age
who are physically handicapped, mentally retarded, brain
damaged or seem delayed in their development. Services
are also furnished to the families of children in weekly
home visits.
Yarmouth Head Start class rooms - 62 children.
(Class room located in. Yarmouthport.).
Yarmouth Home Base.- 10 Children.
An additional 6 children were on a waiting list.
Total cost of services provided to Town of Yarmouth
was $275,486.
The town appropriation was $4,912.
5. Cape Cod Consumer Assistance Council •
The town appropriation was $10,500 for 2 clients. The Cape Cod Consumer Assistance Council was
established in 1972 as a private, non-profit agency dedi-
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cated to resolving disputes between merchants and
trades people, along with responding to requests for in-
formation by consumers and business persons. There are
twenty volunteers who donate their services to the agency,
in handling phone calls and complaints.
There was a total of 325 inquiries of servicing with
100 cases opened on consumers/residents and 84 cases
opened regarding business. These hours include inquir-
ies from consumers, formal complaints filed and merchant
respondents.
The town appropriation was $1,025.
6. Cape Cod Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence, Inc.
The Agency and objectives are to provide informa-
tion, evaluation, motivational counseling and coordina-
tion of services for problem drinkers and substance abus-
ers and families, with emphasis on services to the indi-
gent and those who lack proper insurance for these ser-
vices. The Council maintains a twenty-four hour answer-
ing service. The Council is involved in preventative alco-
hol and substance abuse education in the community and
schools.
a.) 38 Yarmouth clients, 116 units. A unit of service
is defined as one hour of contact with clients or family
members to evaluate situations and motivate, where nec-
essary, to proper treatment resources.
b.) School Activity Requests, Tender Loving Care
(T.L.C.). 23 Prevention and Education Training and Mate-
rial
c.) Elderly outreach units.
31 Home visits
93 Telephone calls
2 Outreach visits to Council on Aging
Total cost of services provided to the Town of
Yarmouth was $16,130.
The town appropriation was $5,354.
7. Sight Loss Services, Inc.
Sight Loss Services is the only Cape agency pro-
viding support and information services to the newly blind,
the visually impaired, and people with progressive eye
disease. Yarmouth statistics are as follows:
370 individuals - Education and awareness
215 individuals - Self help support groups
230 individuals - Information and referral
51 individuals - Adaptive aids (special aids)
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431 individuals - Outreach (Buddy telephone, and
home independence)
Total cost of services provided to the Town of
Yarmouth was $8,199.
The town appropriation was $1,600.
8. Independence House.
Independence House, established in 1979, is the
Cape's only resource center for battered women, their
children, and rape and sexual assault survivors. A pro-
gram of servicesis provided to women who have been
threatened with or have experienced physical, emotional
or sexual abuse. Yarmouth expected statistics are as fol-
lows:
1,231 Calls
248 Restraining orders
38 Rape/sexual assault
56 Children's program
1,208 Unit hours of Service
123 Clients for emergency shelter
320 Court, welfare, and housing advocacy
victims
1,089 Education and outreach - residents
and students
Total cost of services provided to the Town of
Yarmouth was $70,730.
The town appropriation was $7,641.
9. Visiting Nurse Association of Central Cape Cod
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 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 qual-
ity and most advanced home care available today. The
V.N.A. provided home assistance to 146 residents.
On-going programs under the Board of Health in-
clude: health counseling/screening sessions, such as dia-
betic, hearing and cholesterol; flu and pneumonia clin-
ics; maternal/child care visits and adult home health as-
sessments; also monthly immunizations for preschool
children are held at the V.N.A. office. Health promotional
programs included: mothers groups to provide help, in-
formation and encouragement to first time mothers; and
Breathing Workshops designed to provide information and
assistance to people suffering for diseases of the respi-
ratory system.
The services provided by the V.N.A. are as follows:
Office Visits
Lead Screening
Physical Therapy
Special Programs
Medical Social Work
Office Immunizations
Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Therapy
Hours for Mothers Groups
Hours for Breathing Workshop
Visits for Maternal/Child Health
Children for Preschool Immunization
Hours for Health Counseling/Screening
Hours for Seaside Festival Health Fair
Hours for Flu Clinic and Prefilled Syringes
The bimonthly blood pressure and diabetic screen-
ing clinics at town hall were attended by 528 people.
The town appropriation was $20,341.
10. Cape Cod Human Services, Inc.
The purpose of the agency is to promote, strengthen,
and conserve wholesome family life by making available
to individuals, couples, and families the services of trained
social workers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and
mental health personnel; to provide professional, confi-
dential individual, family, couple, and group counseling,
such as: case work, group work, crisis intervention, resi-
dential treatment, day programming, consultation and
education; to facilitate consumers effective identification
and solution of problems arising between themselves and
their environment; to promote sound mental health, im-
proved care and treatment of the mentally ill. The PHOE-
NIX Program is to help individuals referred by the courts
for multiple offenses of driving under the influence.
Yarmouth statistics are as follows:
DAE/PHOENIX 120 people
General Counseling 149 people
Home Based Services 23 people
Options for Employment 10 people
Psychiatric Day Treatment 3 people
Visions Teen Mothers Home 2 people
Substance Abuse Counseling 161 people
Total cost of additional free service provided to the
Town of Yarmouth was $19,185.
The town appropriation was $24,800.
11. Cape A.I.D.S. Resource Exchange & Services
(CARES)
The purpose of this agency is to provide optimal
HIV services to all residents of the town. Services that
are provided are support to group members, provide HIV
educational outreach work with the Board of Health in
developing AIDS in the work place policies. CARES ser-
viced 36 consumers from Yarmouth.
The town appropriation was $1,664.
The Board also heard three new requests for hu-
man service funding.
1. Salvation Army
The purpose of this agency is to preach the Gospel
of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name
without discrimination. The agency provides disaster re-
lief services following a fire, hurricane, or storm. Yarmouth
statistics are as follows:
Heating 140
Food pantry 220
Rent/mortgage 21
Children provided clothing 203
Camp Wonderland Scholarships 5
Thanksgiving & Christmas meal baskets 142
2. Cape Cod Council of Churches Service Center
The agency provides multi -service outreach serv-
ing low-income families. The center operates with dona-
tions from member churches, the community, income from
the thrift and furniture shops, along with some town and
federal grants. The Yarmouth statistics are as follows:
Christmas toys 97
Clothing and Furniture 23
Emergency food pantry 1,544
Emergency Financial Assistance 53
3. Big Brothers/Big Sisters
The agency's purpose is to help children cope with
the special problems they face growing up in single par-
ent homes. The goal is to match children to dedicated
and caring adults who will be good role models and pro-
vide the adult friendship and guidance. The agency also
provides all children in the program, matched and un-
matched, with activities that will enrich their lives during
their formative years and teach them how to get along
with one another. The statistics for Yarmouth are as fol-
lows:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters 61
Matched children 14
Children to camp 6
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HEALTH FAIRS AND CLINICS
The Board of Health offers monthly health preven-
tive programs, such as Preschool Immunizations, Diabetic
Screenings, Nutritional and Adult Health Counseling Clin-
ics, New Mothers Group, Breathing Workshop, along with
Blood Pressure and Hearing Tests on a bimonthly basis
at Town Hall. Additional or expanded services are con-
tinually under review by the Board. Again planned for the
upcoming year are the annual Flu Clinics (1,773 people),
multiple educational programs, Skin Saver, Breast Mam-
mography, Cholesterol Screening and Glaucoma Clinics.
The Health Division Office staff, in conjunction with
the Red Cross, held one Heimlich Anti -Choking Clinics
for food service personnel.
The Health Division Office also held two series of
pool safety certification courses consisting of 6-8 classes,
for motel personnel, which included C.P.R., Standard First
Aid, and Basic Water Safety.
RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM
Amy Von Hone, Assistant Health Agent, coordinated
the Rabies Control Program.
Rabies is a disease caused by a virus which attacks
the central nervous system and the brain. This disease
can infect all warm-blooded animals including humans.
Wildlife that most commonly carry the disease are rac-
coons, skunks, foxes, and bats. However, the disease
can be transmitted to pets including cats and dogs, and
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 sa-
liva.
Massachusetts has been infected by the Mid -At-
lantic strain of raccoon rabies since September, 1992.
One new town has tested positive for rabies since De-
cember 1997. A total of 3,938 animals have been tested
throughout Massachusetts this year, with 498 animals
testing positive for rabies. Yarmouth, over the course of
1998, has tested a total of 6 animals, none of which have
been positive for rabies.
1998 Tallies:
6 Animals Total: Raccoons 0
Cats 0
Dogs 3
Skunks 1
Bats 2
To aid in the prevention of rabies crossing the Cape
Cod Canal and infecting the surrounding Cape towns,
the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in con-
junction with Tufts University School of Veterinary Medi-
cine has initiated a pilot project to create a "vaccine bar-
rier" to control the spread of rabies in the raccoon popu-
lation. Bait containing oral raccoon rabies vaccine has
been periodically distributed along both sides of the Cape
Cod Canal since the Fall, 1993. The area of distribution is
approximately 80 square miles that stretches five miles
south and three miles north of the canal. To date, the
"vaccine barrier" has proven successful, keeping the ra-
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bies epidemic at bay. However, the threat of an infected
animal being transported across the barrier by way of a
garbage truck or other means of transportation still ex-
ists so that precautionary measures must still be taken to
protect both humans and pets.
The Health Division Office continues to work very
closely with the Division of Natural Resources and Ani-
mal Control in coordinating the capture and testing of all
suspect animals as outlined in the Town Policy devel-
oped by the Health Division in response to the rabies
epidemic. The Health Division Office currently coordinates
testing of all suspect animals which is performed by the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in addition
to relaying pertinent information and data to all affected
parties of the rabies incident. The Health Division Office
continues to be available for town personnel training, and
has numerous informational pamphlets and brochures
available to the public.
As always, the Health Division emphasizes the im-
portance 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 in-
fected wildlife and humans, pets must be properly re-
strained and identified. Humans should avoid contact with
all stray animals and wildlife and should notify the Health
Division Office or Division of Natural Resources immedi-
ately in the event of a potential rabid exposure (human or
pet) or the sighting of a strangely acting animal.
TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM
In 1993 the Board of Health formed an Ad-hoc To-
bacco Control Sub -Committee comprised of several con-
cerned citizens and local restaurant owners. This com-
mittee met to discuss the current State and local regula-
tions on tobacco control and the dangers of second-hand
smoke, primarily in restaurants and other public estab-
lishments. In 1994, Yarmouth became one of seventeen
Cape towns participating in the Regional Tobacco Con-
trol 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, the Board approved regulations
that prohibit smoking in indoor public places, such as
retail stores, office buildings; ban cigarette vending ma-
chines to prevent under age access; and require a li-
cense to sell tobacco products. There are 42 establish-
ments that sell tobacco products. Thedivision worked
with the Police Department DARE Officers, Kevin Mclsaac
and Cheryl Gomsey in conducting one compliance check
in 1998. Four establishments were issued warnings and
3 establishments were fined for the sale of tobacco to
minors. The issue of smoking in restaurants will be fur-
ther discussed in 1999.
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 imple-
mentation of this program includes: septic system main-
tenance pamphlets, consultations, written and audio-vi-
sual materials, along with sewage system location cards
and pumping histories that are provided by the Health
Division staff to assist homeowners in locating their sep-
tic system for routine maintenance pumping. As required
by State law, the Health Division Office reviews all Build-
ing Permits to determine the adequacy of the septic sys-
tem 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 assis-
tance for the construction of the new septage treatment
facility, the Board of Health was required to adopt a sep-
tic system inspection and maintenance regulation, to pro-
tect the public health and our vital sole -source water sup-
ply.
The services, of Weston & Sampson Consultants
were obtained to work under the Director of Health to
implement the Inspection and Maintenance Program for
the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis. The Town of Yarmouth
statistics are as follows:
Total # Inspections 158
Acceptable 131
Pump Recommended >20% 9
Liquid Level Over Pipes 4
Pump Required > 33% 2
Install Tee 0
Raise Cover 0
Other 0
Cover Not Exposed 11
1st Notification Letters 959
2nd Notification Letters 537
3rd Notification Letters 367
Total # Letters Sent 1,863
Extensions Granted 203
In order to ensure that a septic system continues
proper operation, it is necessary from time to time to re-
move the accumulated solids and sludge from the bot-
tom of the septic tank or cesspool. It is particularly im-
portant to keep the solids from being carried over into
and clogging the leaching system. The rate of accumula-
tion 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 gar-
bage grinder used - not recommended), so the time in-
terval between pumpings will vary for each home. There-
fore, the regulation requires that all systems be pumped
every four years or have a NO FEE inspection by town
agents to determine if aseptic pumpout is needed.
THE SEPTIC PUMPING GRANT PROGRAM
The Yarmouth Board of Health was required to adopt
regulations requiring the pumping of septic tanks once
every four years with certain waiver provisions. This re-
quirement was a result of an E.P.A./Massachusetts De-
partment 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.
The statistics for grant awards are as follows:
Low Income 14
Moderate Income 3
Denied 2
Septic Installation/Repair 1
PRIVATE TREATMENT PLANTS
The Board of Health and the Health Division, in con-
junction with the Board's consultant, Wright -Pierce Engi-
neers, 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. Several meetings
with D.E.P. were held for review of the treatment plant's
groundwater discharge permits along with hydrological
and environmental reports.
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
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3. King's Way Route 6A
Total project will include 750 Living Units (includ-
ing 235 "Senior Living Units"), 300 Seat Restau-
rant, 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 con-
sisting of 102 Congregate Living Units, and a 66
Bed 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 com-
prised of 188 Living Units, and a 90 Seat Dining
Hall: 24,000 GPD on 45 acres, 1989
HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITIES
Corey Kittila is the town's Hazardous Waste Inspec-
tor. Corey's duties include administering the Board of
Health regulation, "Handling & Storage of Toxic or Haz-
ardous Materials," to approximately 185 businesses within
the town, to ensure all businesses are handling and stor-
ing hazardous or toxic materials properly, for the protec-
tion 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 mate-
rials or generating hazardous waste in the Town of
Yarmouth.
HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITIES
Board of Health Hearings 1
Businesses Contacted 302
Businesses Inspected 191
21E Site Research 13
Licenses Issued 54
Letters Issued 294
Field Visits 635
Hazardous Materials Complaints
Radon 0
Asbestos 0
Fuel Tanks 16
Oil Spills 16
Toxic Chemicals 4
Medical Waste 1
Miscellaneous 13
Follow ups 17
D.E.P. Confirmed Hazardous Sites 27
Air Stripping Towers 4
Administrative
Site Plan Review Meetings 14
Committee Meetings 5
Meetings Away 14
Overtime Hours 14.5
Building Use/Occupancy/Commercial Reviews... 6
Board of Appeals Reviews 3
Miscellaneous 697
Mileage 6,442
Fees Collected $23,350
Residential Underground
Storage Tanks Removed 38 (18,000 gallons)
Commercial Underground
Storage Tanks Removed 9 (6,550 gallons)
Underground Storage Tanks Plans Reviewed 1
Corey also oversees the Annual Collection of House-
hold Hazardous Materials, which in 1998 saw 434 house -
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holds participate. The licensed hazardous waste firm of
Clean Ventures collected 28 drums and 10 one -cubic -
yard boxes containing paints, thinners, pesticides,' and
miscellaneous chemicals that were removed off -Cape to
a licensed hazardous waste facility. The 1999 Collection
is planned for the last Saturday, June 26th.
Corey is also responsible for monitoring those sites
listed as Confirmed Hazardous Waste Sites by the De-
partment of Environmental Protection (D.E.P.). The year
1998 saw sixteen (16) sites in the Town of Yarmouth listed
as Confirmed Hazardous Waste Sites by the D.E.P. Three
(3) sites were listed as Locations to be Investigated, two
(2) other sites were listed as Remedial Sites, and six (6)
sites were waivered. Mr. Kittila's duties also include moni-
toring the clean-up actions of these sites. In the past these
clean-up actions included the use of soil vapor extrac-
tion systems, which involved the use of air stripping tow-
ers. Other clean-up methods involved the removal of con-
taminated soils and the installation of ground water moni-
toring wells.
The Health Division Office is also participating with
the County Health Department in offering radon sampling
kits at Town Hall at a discount rate. The results from homes
sampled all showed the radon levels to be below the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency standard of 4 picocuries
per liter of air.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Health Division continues to add and maintain
many of its administrative functions for monitoring the
public health and environment on the Health Division
computer, with 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, hous-
ing rentals, dog bite reports, food service, swimming
pools, well water analysis, along with pond, river, and
coastal water analysis.
As in prior years, 1998 saw the Health Inspectors
continue to work toward a more harmonious environment
and public health standards through their attendance of,
and their involvement in, meetings, seminars, confer-
ences, sponsored by the State Department of Public
Health, the Massachusetts Environmental Health Asso-
ciation, 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 Gover-
nors Dukakis and Weld continues, for the eleventh year,
on the State Board of Registration for Certified Health
Officers.
The Board of Health held eleven (11) meetings dur-
ing 1998. A total of 39 hearings or variance requests were
brought before the Board as follows:
a. 2 Variance requests from Town or State Sew-
age Regulations for septic system repair;
b. 2 Variance requests from Town or State Sew-
age Regulations for construction of a new sep-
. tic system for new homes or businesses; •
c. 5 Massage License requests;
d. 2 Massage Business License requests:
e. 14 Meetings with the Human Service Agencies;
Licenses/Permits Issued
Percolation/Deep Tests
Cabins/Inns/Lodges
Motels
Food Service:
0-100 Seats
Over 100 Seats
Non -Profit Organizations
Common Victualler
Continental Breakfast
Catering/Temporary Food
Retail Stores:
Less than 50 sq.ft.
Less than 25,000 sq.ft.
More than 25,000 sq.ft.
Wholesale
Frozen Dessert
Mobile Food Vendors
Ice Cream Trucks
Sewage Collectors
Septic System Evaluation Requests
Refuse Collectors
Board of Health Hearing Fees
(Only when abutters notification is required)
Funeral Directors
Poultry
Stables
Swine
Massage, Personnel
Massage, Business Renewal
Swimming Pools
Vapor Baths/Whirlpools
Septic Disposal Installer's License
Title V Septic Permits: New
Repair
Call Back Fees/Fines
f. 4 Tobacco Control hearings, Retail establish-
ments sale to minors - 1st offense - warnings;
g. 3 Tobacco Control hearings, Retail establish-
ments sale to minors - 2nd offense - fines;
h. 7 Miscellaneous hearings.
Thanks also go out to all the staff, Amy Von Hone,
Brian Heaslip, Corey Kittila, Kelda Welsh, Mary Alice Florio,
Peggy Rose, and Tammy Cunningham. Thanks also to
Summer Interns, Lynne Strobl, Matt Strobl and Kate Philla.
Special thank yous and congratulations go to past Health
Division employees Colleen Pelley, who became the Se-
nior Health Inspector for the Town of Harwich, and
Jacqueline Peterson, who obtained a position with the
Orleans Water Department.
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Fee
$ 50
$ 50
$ 50
$ 75
$ 150
$ 25
$ 50
$ 30
$ 10 /event
$ 45
$ 75
$ 200
$ 75
$ 35
$ 50 /truck
$ 35 /truck
$ 50
$ 10
$ 75
$ 50
$ 25
$ 25
$ 25 /$5 each
$ 25
$ 25 each
$ 100
$ 50 each
$ 25 each
$ 75
$ 75
$ 50
Number Total Fees
Issued Collected
512 $ 25,600
36 1,800
55 2,750
84 6,300
34 5,100
12 300
107 5,350
41 1,230
34 340
20 900
38 2,850
2 400
11 825
14 490
3 150
2 70
28 1,400
8 80
11 825
4 200
5 125
8 200
add'I horse 13 550
1 25
15 375
11 1,100
94 4,700
37 925
69 5,175
104 10,400
377 18,850
7 310
Trailer Park
Xerox
Tanning Facilities, per Tanning Device
Tobacco Sales
Name Change
Total Licenses/Permits Issued
Hazardous Waste 21 E Fees
Hazardous Waste Licenses
Underground Storage Tank Registrations
Rental Housing Permits
Grand Total
Inspections Performed: Number
Inns, Motels, Cabins, Camps, Lodges 18
Food Catering Apps. Reviewed/Issued 6
Soft Ice Cream Lab Results 31
Food Service - Restaurants 362
Continental Breakfasts 3
Temporary Food Booths 48
Whirlpool Lab Results 55
WhirlpoolNapor Bath 46
Mobile Food Vendors 10
Retail Food Stores 126
Stables/Poultry/Swine 1
Swimming Pools 209
Swimming Pool Lab Results 116
Suntan Booths 17
Water Sampling 12
Gas Tank Regulation 0
Hazardous Waste Regulation 2
Miscellaneous 1,297
Communicable Disease Investiaations:
Campylobacter 4
Tuberculosis 17
Salmonella 1
Meningitis 4
Head Lice 1
Hepatitis 1
Giardia 1
Lyme 3
Other 12
Stool Kits Distributed 5
Follow Ups 9
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Syphilis 0
Gonorrhea 0
Chlamydia 8
Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome
Accumulative AIDS 38
188
$ "50
20 cents
$ 20
$ 20
$ 10
$ 50
$ 125
$ 5
$ 25
1 50
1,490 298
21 420
49 980
1 10
3,359 $101,278
6 300
184 23,000
9 45
3,501 87,525
7,059 $212,148
Subsurface Sewaae Disposal:
Private Sewage Treatment Plant Reports 60
Final Sewage Installation Inspections 614
Engineered Sewage Plans Reviewed 1,447
Deep Hole/Percolation Tests 1,037
Repair Permits Issued 452
New Permits Issued 100
Field Visits 170
Subsurface Sewage Disposal Reports
(Real Estate Transfers):
Conditionally Passes 15
Further Evaluation 7
Passes 478
Fails 136
Total 636
Complaints Received:
Garbage, Debris, Rubbish 31
Hazardous Waste 3
Animals/Rodents 14
Housing 7
Sewage 19
Food 9
Miscellaneous 92
Follow-ups 209
Housina & Space -Use Bylaw Proaram
Inspections for Yarmouth Housing Authority 26
Water Shut Offs Reviewed 77
Housing Complaints Received:
Overcrowding Bylaw 51
Anti -Noise Bylaw 63
Trash/Rubbish 84
Sewage 46
Other 141
Follow Up 276
Meetings/Court Attendances 108
No. of Registered Units 2,712
No. of Non -Current Reg. Units 842
Total No. Of Units Listed 3,554
Property Loss Claims 670
Housing Inspections 975
Permits Issued 2,659
Letters Issued 431
Fees Collected $87,525
Bulk Mailings 2
Miscellaneous 245
Follow Lips 1,211
Additional Health Department Statistics:
Burial Permits Reviewed/Issued 202
Flu Clinics (Attendance) 1,773
Overtime Hours of Health Department Personnel ... 60.5
Commercial Site Plan Review Meetings 42
Site Plan Review Comment Sheets 13
Committee Meetings or Other 242
Meetings with Town Counsel 3
Board of Health Meetings 11
Board of Health HearingsNariances Requested 39
Night Meetings ,..21
Meetings Away 96
Building Permits Reviewed 700
Bldg. Foundation Height Variances/Review 9
Board of Appeals - Review 23
Mileage (Total Department) 31,889
Dog Bite Reports 17
Cat Bite Reports 2
Other Bite Reports 1
Animals Tested for Rabies (Negative) 1
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce G. Murphy, MPH, CHO, R.S.
Director of Health
Master's Degree in Public Health
Certified Health Officer
Registered Sanitarian
Ed Fettes, Chairman
Joan E. Sullivan, R.N., Vice Chairman
Robert Brown, PhD, Clerk
Gabrielle Sakolsky-Hoopes
Michael O'Loughlin
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Report of the
Licenses and Permits Office
The License & Permits Office issues resident beach
and landfill stickers, shellfish licenses, and also renews
and issues liquor, entertainment, amusement, Class I and
II car dealers licenses and other miscellaneous licenses
and permits. Among other duties, we compile data for
budget purposes of annual consumption and cost of en-
ergy, telephone, central purchasing and town hall and
other properties.
The following is a list of stickers and licenses is-
sued in 1998:
Beach Stickers 9083
Landfill Stickers 8066
Resident Shellfish 962
Non -Resident Shellfish 6
Liquor Licenses 71
Entertainment Licenses 29
Automatic Amusements 36
Amusement Licenses 11
Class I Car Dealers License 3
Class II Car Dealers License 13
Pool Table Permits 12
Eel Permits 3
Bowling 1
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Crowell
Wilma Prada
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Report of the Police Department
I hereby submit the Annual Report for the 1998 ac-
tivities of the Yarmouth Police Department. The men and
women of the Department have been extremely busy
throughout the year and as Chief of Police I am pleased
with their constant commitment to deliver a professional
level of Police services to the entire Community. Overall
we did see an increase in the level of calls for Police ser-
vice and an increase in the number of E-9-1-1 calls re-
ceived at our dispatch desk. The most notable and diffi-
cult case we dealt with was the double homicide at a
local motel in May. This time consuming case was solved
through the diligence of our Criminal Investigation Divi-
sion, use of modern technology and an extraordinary level
of teamwork with State and Federal law enforcement
agencies. The lead investigator Detective Charles
Peterson arrested the suspect in this vicious crime in
Puerto Rico in July.
We have continued our efforts in the area of both
drug education and drug enforcement. As a result of a
Town Meeting supported mutual aid agreement with the
Barnstable Police Department, we have enhanced our
ability to allow our criminal investigation divisions to work
together. As a result of the close working relationship we
have focused on combating drug trafficking and abuse.
We did execute 15 search warrants, made 42 arrests for
distribution of drugs, and seized $200,000 in property. A
majority of these drug cases were for heroin, which un-
fortunately has gained popularity among young adults.
The use of heroin has a definite impact on the level of
street crime such as residential burglary, armed and un-
armed robbery, and various types of larcenies.
Our Department has continued to be proactive in
the area of dealing with domestic violence cases. We have
utilized several new methods and policies to more effec-
tively assist victims of this dilemma. Aside from referrals
to area support groups we can now loan victims cellular
telephones to assist the victims when appropriate. Our
statistics for the year indicate a reduction in domestic
violence calls and an increase in the number of protec-
tive court orders being issued.
The Community Policing program in Yarmouth con-
tinues to be- a model for other agencies throughout the
region. This effort involves our entire agency and I appre-
ciate the positive attitude of our staff towards promoting
the philosophy of community orientated policing in
Yarmouth. The effort includes the Neighborhood Crime
Watch, the Citizen's Police Academy, Adopt -a -School,
Civilian Volunteers, and Cops in Shops, Volunteer Handi-
cap Parking Patrol and Project Ungun. In the summer we
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created a team to work with other Town Agencies to deal
with neighborhood issues that have a negative impact
on the quality of life. This impact team concept has al-
ready worked in nine different neighborhoods on noise,
safety, health, and various code violations. Our Commu-
nity Policing Programs are supported by both Federal and
State Grant awards that certainly allow our Department
the opportunity to extend these programs to the Com-
munity.
We also utilized Federal funding assistance to pur-
chase and equip a Community Policing Mobile Command
Post as well as a Special Response Team that is shared
with the Town of Barnstable.
I appreciate the constant willingness of our Officers
to prepare grant applications to provide additional fund-
ing for our agency. Through their combined efforts
$534,000 was awarded to fund our programs during 1998.
Our Building Committee continues to work on a
building proposal to resolve the inadequacies of our
present facility. As Chief of Police, I appreciate the thou-
sands of hours of time that has been dedicated to this
effort and the recent cooperation of our School Commit-
tee in locating a cost-effective site for our future Police
facility.
In closing, as our caseload and level of activity con-
tinues to increase we have a serious need for an increase
in the rank structure of our Department. Our level of su-
pervision has not increased since the late 70's and should
be addressed with additional supervisory positions be-
ing added.
Respectfully Submitted;
Peter L. Carnes, Chief
Yarmouth Police Department
Incidents Totafs Jan. fah • l ' ..QBI , ( • 'Ail Aug B gs.t flak
A&B 110 21 14 10 5 • 7 12 4 13 8 '6 5 5
A & B DOMESTIC 111 1 3 7 " 12 15 16 10 16 7 12 5 7
A&BDW 50 5 2 5 .2 10 . 8, „ 6 4 4 4
A & B DW DOMESTIC 2 2
A&BPO 2 1 1
ABANDONED 911 CALL 421 17 25 25, 26 46 31 • 59 52 46 27 40 27
ABANDONED MV 62 4 5 •7 6 3 — 12 4 2 6 6 6 1
ACCIDENT MV 724 51 25 47 36 53 79 104 109 64 56 43 57
ACCIDENT MV/FATAL 1 1
ACCIDENT MV/PI 54 3 1 5 3 6• 2 11 3 8 6 4 2
ACCIDENT/GENERAL 3 2 1
ACCIDENT/INDUSTRY 3 1 1 1
AFFRAY 1 1
ALTERED INSPECTION STICKER 1 1
AMBULANCE RUN/ESCORT 2 1 1
ANIMAL COMPLAINT 220 8 6 16 17 42 20 23 23 26 13 13 13
ANNOYING PHONE CALLS 124 13 7 10 7 14 12 10 6 14 14 14 3
ARSON 4 1 1 2
ASSAULT DW 24 1 1 1 1 7 6 1 1 2 3
ASSAULT/GENERAL 34 2 3 2 4 4: 4 2 6 3 3 1
ASSIST FIRE DEPT - 1 1
ASSIST LOCKOUT 26 1 3, 2' 3 10 4 3 2
ASSIST OTHER PD 336 30 25 _ 23 ' 42 22 32 21 35 19 18 34 35
ASSIST TOWN AGENCY 231 16 13 17 26' 13 . 22 22 21 11 31 17 22
ASSIST W CABLES 1 . 1
ASSIST/GENERAL 63 2 4 5 4 5 9 13 2 5 7 4 3
ATTB&E 33 5 2 4 1 2 2 7 6 1 2 1
ATT B&E MV 2 1 1
ATTACHING PLATES 6 1 1 1 - 1 2
ATTEMPTED LARCENY 2 1 1
B&E 19 3 2 2 4 2 1 1 1 3
B&E&LMV 53 • 17 2 3 6 3 4 6 4 1 7
B & E Day Misdemeanor 1 1
B&EMV 11 2 1 3 1 2 2
B & E Night Felony 2 2
B & E/COMMERCIAL 3 2 1
B&e Non-res.ngt.atmpt.forc 5 2 1 1 1
B&e Non-res.ngt.no Force 7 1 1 3 2
B&e Non-res.night Forcible 14 . 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2
B&e Nonres. Day Forcible 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
B&e Nonres.day No Force 1 1
B&e Res.day Atmpt Forcible • 10 ' 2 1 : 1 1 4 1
B&e Res.day Forcible Entry 34 4 2 2 3 3 2 . 6 2 4 5 1
B&e Res.day No Force 34 1 2 2 5 4 6 6 3 3 2
B&e Res.night Atmpt Forcbl 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1
B&e Res.night Forcible Ent 21 3 1 5 2 4 2 2 1 1
B&e Res.night No Force 13 2 1 1 2• ' 4 1 1 1
BAR/LOUNGE CHECK 50 2 4 2 9. 3 1 8 21
BLDG CHECK/COMMERCIAL 336 36 26 . 45 69 21 . 20 15 16 10 27 14 28
BLDG CHECK/GENERAL 180 20 19 26 15 3 12 . 9 21 20 12 14 9
BLDG CHECK/GOVERNMENT 9 2 1 1 2 1 1 1
BLDG CHECK/RESIDENCE 114 14 14 7 11 5 7 10 13 11 5 7 10
BOMB THREAT 2 1 1
BOMBING 1 1
BREATH TEST 35 3 2 4 4 3 6 3 6 3 1
BURGLAR/PANIC ALARM 2015 151' 148 143 177 165 261 179 i94 158 174 108 157
BURGLARY 1 1
BURGLARY/COMMERCIAL 3 3
BURGLARY/DWELL 33 2 7 4 1 4 3 2 3 2 2 2 1
BYLAW OFFENSES 50 1 4 ' 11 1 6 4 5 5 7 4 2
CAR FIRE 1 1
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT 29 5 2 1 2 2 4 2 6 2 2 1
CIVIL COMPLAINT 38 3 4 3 3 4 2 3 6 2 2 2 4
COMMUNITY POLICING 167 15 17 7 17 20 23 20 14 12 11 7 4
CONT TO DELIQUENCY OF A MINOR 3 1 1 1
COURT APPEARANCE . 38 2 3 3 ' 6 1 9 5 3 2 3 1
CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE 2 1 1
191
Incidents Totals Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY/ACCIDENTAL 2 1 1
DEATH NOTIFICATION 4 1 3
DEBRIS REMOVAL 78 2 7 8 5 5 9 10 1 9 12 5 5
DEER STRUCK BY MV 1 1
DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER 1 1
DEPT SERVICES 566 39 41 45 53 44 57 59 43 60 56 30 39
DISABLED MV 470 45 34 39 30 23 • 39 46 40 52 55 35 32
DISORDERLY CONDUCT 49 2 2 4 3 5 12 9 4 1 3 1 3
DISTURBANCE SCHOOL 3 1 1 1
DISTURBANCE/GENERAL 354 22 19 16 17 39 45 58 39 40 24 20 15
DOG BITE 4 1 1 2
DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE 227 14 14 21 17 19 29 32 26 22 17 8 8
DRUG OFFENSES 79 5 3 8 7 8 6 6 6 8 7 10 5
DRUG OVERDOSE 2 1 1
EMERGENCY SERVICES 8 1 1 3 2 1
ESCORT 14 1 1 1 3 2 3 1 1 1
FAILURE TO STOP FOR PO 2 1 1
FALSE FIRE ALARM 2 1 1
FALSE REPORT OF A CRIME 2 1 1
FAMILY OFFENSES 50 3 5 5 2 8 3 4 1 9 6 1 3
FINGERPRINTING 10 3 2 1 4
FIRE 41 2 4 3 3 3 2 8 4 5 4 3
FIREWORKS 26 1 19 2 3 1
FISH/GAME OFFENSE 7 1 2 1 3
FOOT PATROL 59 7 9 3 5 11 3 7 4 5 • 1 2 2
Forg.pres.for Synth.narc. 1 1
FORGERY/COUNTERFEITING 9 2 1 2 1 1 1 1
FOUND/ANIMAL 11 1 1 3 2 3 1
FOUND/PERSON 17 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 3 1
FOUND/PROPERTY 197 6 14 8 16 13 16 32 41 19 7 11 14
FRAUD 19 2 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 1
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE 1 1
FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO MINORS 1 1
GATHERING/DISTURBANCE 174 6 1 1 12 17 13 45 50 9 13 5 2
GENERAL SERVICES 300 15 24 19 19 21 24 39 48 32 18 19 22
HARASSMENT 82 4 1 6 4 10 4 27 7 3 6 6 4
HIT & RUN/PROPERTY DAMAGE 76 5 6 4 2 4 9 12 11 11 11 1
HIT&RUN 55 2 3 3 8 3 5 5 5 4 4 7 6
HIT & RUN/PI 5 1 1 1 2
HOME INVASION 3 2 1
HOMICIDE 1 2
INDECENT A& B 6 1 1 2 2
INDECENT A&B PERSON 14 OR OVER 1 1
INDECENT A&B PERSON UNDER14 1 1
INDECENT EXPOSURE 1 1
INTERVIEW/INTERROGATION 13 1 2 1 1 4 3 1
INTIMIDATING A WITNESS 3 1 1 1
INTOXICATED PERSON 211 7 7 19 14 28 20 26 23 24 13 15 15
INVESTIGATIVE STOP 49 7 2 1 1 11 3 6 3 3 3 4 5
JUVENILE OFFENSE 55 2 3 8 4 7 10 3 3 7 1 3 4
K9 TRACK 34 6 2 1 3 5 5 2 3 4 2 1
KEEP PEACE 3 3
KEEP THE PEACE 142 22 10 12 11 10 19 22 14 11 4 2 5
KIDNAPPING 2 1 1
Lar.nonacc Veh.$50 To $200 39 3 1 3 5 7 7 4 1 8
Larc Auto Acc Over $200 1 1
Larc By Check Over $250 1 1
Larc Of Mail 1 1
Larc. Over 1 1
Larc.all Oth. $50 To $200 54 2 3 3 2 5 4 7 7 7 9 3 2
Larc.all Others $200&over 88 3 1 4 7 8 17 10 15 6 5 7 5
Larc.all Others Under $50 63 3 2 2 4 8 14 9 10 4 3 3 1
Larc.auto Acc. $200&over 33 1 2 3 4 5 3 2 2 5 3 3
Larc.auto Acc. $50 To $200 33 1 1 5 6 3 1 4 8 1 3
Larc.auto Acc. Under $50 4 1 2 1
Larc.bicycle $200&over 24 1 3 6 6 4 4
Larc.bicycle $50 To $200 11 2 1 2 4 1 1
192
Incidents Totals Jan at Mm: pair mAy Jun Ju! Aug Sea Oct Nov Dec
Larc.bicycle Under $50 1 1
Larc.in Bldg. $50 To $200 2 1 1
Larc.in Bldg.$200&over 9 1 1 3 2 1 1
Larc.motor Veh.plates 1 1
Larc.non-acc.veh $200&over 30 1 2 5 2 7 2 4 1 6
Larc.non.acc.veh Under $50 23 2 5 5 2 4 3 1 1
LARCENY 209 24 14 7 8 13 26 35 17 17 18 10 20
LARCENY BY CHECK 9 1 3 1 1 1 2
LARCENY FROM A BUILDING 1 1
LARCENY OF A MV 68 2 4 5 8 3 6 5 4 8 10 8 5
LARCENY OF SERVICES 21 1 4 2 4 1 1 1 2 2 3
LEWD & LASCIVIOUS CONDUCT 2 1 1
LICENSE OFFENSE,LIQ/GAMBLE 6 2 1 2 1
LIQUOR OFFENSES 11 1 1 4 2 1 1 1
LOCATED MISSING PERSON 15 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 3
LOCK BEACHES/PARK 1 1
LOST ANIMAL 7 1 1 1 1 1 2
LOST PROPERTY 2 1 1
LOST/STOLEN PASSPORT 1 1
LOST/STOLEN PLATES 3 1 2
MAL DESTRUCTIONNANDALISM 391 38 13 22 28 43 39 33 48 42 34 25 26
MEDICAL PROBLEM 173 13 21 14 10 19 5 12 21 12 23 8 15
MEETING 59 4 5 5 4 3 7 4 11 9 2 5
MENTAL CASE 49 2 4 1 4 10 6 9 9 2 2
MESSAGE DELIVERY 123 12 5 13 13 4 13 22 10 5 11 12 3
MINOR TRANSPORTING ALCOHOL 7 1 3 1 2
MINOR/POSS/ALCOHOL 16 1 1 2 3 5 2 1 1
MINORS/FURNISHING 3 1 1 1
MISSING PERSON 144 6 6 7 13 7 11 27 19 14 19 10 5
MISSING PROPERTY 20 2 5 9 3 1
MV COMPLAINTS 384 26 14 33 22 38 43 47 54 43 21 22 21
NOISE COMPLAINT 438 13 8 9 22 44 48 101 99 54 17 14 9
OFFICER FIELD INVESTIGATION 359 29 20 22 40 28 44 23 41 35 27 17 33
OFFICER FOLLOW-UP 1764 156 113 160 103 171 153 190 166 174 158 107 113
OFFICER WANTED 406 19 21 32 21 40 36 56 56 48 34 25 18
OPEN DOOR/WINDOW 58 12 1 6 4 4 1 2 6 7 8 3 4
OPERATING AFTER REV/SUSP 119 8 10 8 7 10 10 12 17 10 11 9 7
OPERATING TO ENDANGER 12 1 1 3 1 2 3 1
OPERATING UNINSURED MV 9 1 1 2 1 3 1
OPERATING UNREGISTERED MV 14 3 1 3 1 2 2 1 1
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE 41 2 4 3 4 4 6 2 4 3 3 6
OTHER NOTIFICATION 205 14 12 17 17 12 23 14 26 27 19 14 10
OTHER OFFENSES 27 1 5 2 2 .1 1 6 2 7
OUI DRUGS 4 2 1 1
OUI LIQUOR 243 20 18 27 15 22 16 25 22 23 13 16 26
PARKING OFFENSE 196 10 9 9 16 13 22 44 42 9 7 8 7
PD TOUR 2 1 1
PEDDLER 3 2 1
PEEPING TOM 3 1 1 1
POSS CLASS D W/ INTENT TO DIST 3 1 1 1
POSS HEROIN W/ INTENT TO DIST 2 1 1
POSS OF COCAINE W/ INTENT TO DIST 1 1
POSS OF HYPODERMIC SYRINGE 2 2
POSSESSION OF CLASS A 2 1 1
POSSESSION OF CLASS B 3 1 1 1
POSSESSION OF CLASS D 47 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 2 6 4 4
POSSESSION OF CLASS E 1 1
POSSESSION OF DW 2 1 1
PROSTITUTION 1 1
PROWLER 72 8 3 3 6 5 11 12 10 4 3 3 4
RADAR 57 1 1 6 7 3 3 13 8 9 3 1 2
RAPE 5 1 2 1 1
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY 6 1 2 1 2
RECOVERED STOLEN MV 10 1 2 1 2 1 1 2
REPORT WRITING 606 69 57 47 38 39 45 63 85 48 51 38 26
RESTRAINING ORDER SERVICE 313 30 35 19 31 30 30 24 19 22 20 26 27
ROAD CLOSED 4 1 2 1
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Incidents To Is Jan Feb AMsr Aar May jun J +, Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
ROBBERY 2 1 1
ROBBERY/ARMED 2• 1 1
ROBBERY/UNARMED 4 2 2
RUNAWAY 44 6 1 .5 6 7 3 4 1 ' 3 5 1 2
SCHOOL CROSSING 7 2 1 2 2
SCHOOL VISIT 95 8 6 10 5 • 8 2 14 5 17 20
SEARCH WARRANT 20 2 1 3 4 3 1 1 5
SEX OFFENSES 15 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 2
SHOPLIFTING 18 3 1 2 1 1 3 3 1 3
SHOPLIFTING $200&OVER 2 1 1
SHOPLIFTING $50 TO $200 10 2 2 1 1 2 2
SHOPLIFTING UNDER $50 24 1 1 2 3 3 2 6 2 1 1 2
SICK DAY 365 31 44 30 35 24 28 19 24 22 28 42 38
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 140 3 4 4 22 . 22 18 23 8 11 11 7 7
SPEECH/DEMONSTRATION 13 2 4 2 1 2 2
STAKE -OUT 4 1 1 2
STATUTORY RAPE 3 2 1
STOLEN PROP REC/POSS 5 1 1 1 2
SUBPOENA SERVICE 14 4 1 1 1 1 2 3 1
SUICIDE 2 1 1
SUICIDE THREATS 1 1
SUICIDE/ATTEMPT 28 6 2 2 1 1 1 3 4 1 2 5
SUMMONS SERVICE 244 30 14 20 10 10 15 19 41 26 17 16 26
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 500 36 36 47 42 49 66 45 40 45 25 36 33
SUSPICIOUS PERSON 617 36 47 56 49 78 61 74 86 39 33 20 38
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 790 92 76 77 71 51 57 73 95 52 53 48 45
THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME 153 19 12 16 15 19 14 11 7 11 11 11 7
TOW -IN VEHICLE 48 2 4 5 3 2 10 4 1 8 3 3 3
TRAFFIC CONTROL 133 2 4 4 8 11 13 24 31 23 4 3 6
TRANSPORT CIVILIAN 292 15 14 18 14 27 28 38 37 28 29 15 29
TRANSPORT MENTAL 17 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 3 2 1
TRANSPORT P.C. 65 3 5 2 3 8 8 15 6 2 6 1 6
TRANSPORT PRISONER 531 26 30 29 41 57 • 63 76 63 57 23 31 35
TRANSPORT STAFF 11 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 1
TRESPASS 66 2 1 11 5 8 4 6 12 3 7 4 3
UNATTENDED DEATH 36 2 3 1 5 3 5 3 4 3 5 2
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MV 10 1 1 2 2 1 1 2
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION/GENERAL 2 • 2
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM 1 1
UNWANTED GUESTS 159 12 7 10 8 20 10 25 14 19 17 9 8
UTTERING 1 1
VAGRANCY 3 1 1 1
VEHICLE STOP 6620 567 600 758 542 531 615 653 621 656 432 322 323
VEHICULAR HOMICIDE 3 1 1 1
VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER 73 5 4 5 6 8 9 8 7 9 7 3 2
WARRANT SERVICE 389 31 28 32 41 30 41 34 38 38 16 31 29
WEAPONS POSSESSION 12 1 3 2 2 1 1 2
WELFARE CHECK 273 27 21 17 11 26 13 30 30 23 39 20 16
WIND/STORM DAMAGE 2 1 1
YOUTH/CHILD IN STREET 46 1 2 3 6 4 6 6 3 3 3 8 1
TOTALS 28640 2219 2019 2387 2217 2472 2772 3167 3059 2664 2158 1694 1813
3500
3250
3000
2750
2500
2250 —
2000 %
1750
1500
CALLS FOR SERVICE - 1998
Jan Feb Mar A
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PUBLIC WORKS
Annual Town Report
Department of Public Works
George R. Allaire, DPW Director
The Landfill was covered with a 40 mil thick poly-
ethylene capping material covering 57 acres in Decem-
ber 1997. All seams in the plastic covering were welded
together and air tested to insure the joints won't allow
any rainwater to penetrate the cap material and perco-
late through the buried waste below. The December 1997
deadline established by the MA D.E.P. under an Adminis-
trative Consent Order was satisfied.
On top of the capping material an 18" sand drain-
age layer was placed and then 120,000 cubic yards of
additional material brought in to shape the tees, greens,
fairways and bunkers of 7 of the new nine hole addition
to Bayberry Hills Golf Course.
Beneath the capping material are 40 gas extraction
wells and a piping system which collects all gasses, gen-
erated by the decomposing waste, through blowers on a
gas flare unit located near the railroad tracks. The flare
will operate automatically and burn any methane gas gen-
erated beneath the capping material.
A new pumping station was added to the Yarmouth -
Dennis Septage Treatment Plant (STP) to supply the 7
holes on the former Landfill with irrigation water. This
pump station can supply either potable water or Septage
Treatment Plant water for irrigation. All grass grown this
year was through the use of potable (drinking) water. We
have applied for permits to utilize STP water with D.E.P.
and expect to be allowed to use plant water next spring
or summer for irrigation.
A man made pond was constructed along with two
new golf holes on the west side of West Yarmouth Road.
This pond will be the prime source of irrigation water of
these two golf holes through an irrigation pump which is
sitting on the pond bottom. Pond water is recharged
through parking lot runoff which is piped to the pond. If
all goes well we expect to be hearing golfers yell "fore" in
the fall of 1999, as they play the new nine holes, called by
some "Dumplinks".
It should be noted that all of the plantable soil placed •
on the new nine holes was manufactured on site, prima-
rily from yard waste compost generated over the last sev-
eral years. The compost was made from all the leaves,
grass and other yard waste brought to the drop off area,
by our residents. Manufactured topsoil saved the Town
significant money in the closure of the Landfill. Six inches
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of this manufactured top soil was placed and spread over
the new golf course addition.
In conjunction with the Landfill Re -Use project, we
reconstructed the intersection leading to the Solid Waste
Drop Off and Recycling Area. Old Town House Road was
revamped with a sidewalk added to the southerly side
from Station Avenue to Melissa Drive which should ac-
commodate safe pedestrian access to the new recreation
area. The recreation area has the Town's first lighted base-
ball and soccer fields as well as lighted basketball courts.
A restroom and concession stand building was built ad-
jacent to a ten foot wide multi -use path which we hope
one day will link into the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Dennis.
The new multi -use path extends through the new
recreation area, continues along the northside of Old Town
House Road and connects to a path which runs through
the Bayberry Hills Golf Course and currently terminates
at Higgins Crowell Road. The DPW plans to extend the
path to Willow Street with an eventual destination of the
intermodal center in Hyannis.
While a 100 car parking lot was provided to service
the recreation area patrons, a walking path links to an
overflow parking area at the Senior Center. We envision
the seniors walking from. the Senior Center to the recre-
ation area to utilize the bocce courts and horseshoe pits
or to walk on the path which circles the playing fields.
We thank all the citizens who supported this project
which turned an eyesore and potential financial burden
into a community asset.
In addition to the Landfill Re -Use Project, the DPW
has been working to advance the design for improve-
ments of our major roadways to include Buck Island Road,
Higgins Crowell Road, Station Avenue, and Willow Street
(exit 7 to Barnstable).
The Buck Island Road Project which includes Town
Brook Road has completed the engineering design and
is scheduled to be advertised by the Massachusetts High-
way Department early in 1999. This roadway improve-
ment as with all roadway projects, strives to improve
safety, make the roadway more user friendly to pedestri-
ans and bicyclists and attempt to maintain the Cape Cod
character of the roadway. As a result, a sidewalk will be
added to both Buck Island and Town Brook Roads for
their entire length. Construction should start next spring,
1999.
Willow Street (WY) has just reached the 25% de-
sign stage and includes the exit/entrance ramps to Route
6. At the suggestion of Massachusetts Highway, included
in this Willow Street Project, is the relocation of the north-
erly end of Higgins Crowell Road. Higgins Crowell Road,
where it currently terminates on Willow Street is too close
to the Route 6 exit/entrance ramps to allow for the instal-
lation of coordinated traffic signals. Higgins Crowell Road,
when relocated, would junction with Willow Street where
Ansel Hallett Road currently meets Willow Street, with a
new traffic signal. We hope to complete the design in the
next year and seek state and/or federal funding to con-
struct the improvements.
Higgins Crowell Road roadway improvements
project is also at the 25% design stage. This project will
include a sidewalk on one side from Route 28 to Mid -
Tech Drive. A wider multi -use (bike) path will extend along •
Higgins Crowell Road from the current path near Mid -
Tech Drive and connect to Sandy Pond Recreation Area
on Buck Island Road. A 25% design hearing will be con-
ducted early next year with final design completed in 1999.
Again we will be seeking funding from state and federal
sources to pay for the roadway improvements.
Station Avenue design is approaching 25%, how-
ever a neighborhood group appears to object to a cer-
tain proposal included in the work. As a result the DPW
will focus on additional public hearings to obtain more
public input and support for the project. This public out-
reach will continue in the coming year.
Relative to the Yarmouth -Dennis Septage Treatment
Plant, it is important to note that the use of plant water
(effluent) will be the first such re -use in the Commonwealth
for irrigation purposes. In fact, the re -use proposal led to
a December 1998 invitation for a presentation to be made
by the Director before the Massachusetts Clean Water
Council to explain the project to water supply profession-
als. The project presentation was well received. MA D.E.P.
has prepared draft regulations to allow for effluent re -use
in Massachusetts. In fact, D.E.P. may mandate re -use in
drainage basins where water is currently being exported
to sewage treatment plants beyond the basin boundaries.
Some rivers are critically low due to this export of water
out of the basin.
I publicly thank Barbara Benoit, DPW's Administra-
tive Assistant for all her help and hard work in dealing
with the complexities of the re -use project and keeping
excellent records throughout the course of the project.
Additionally my thanks to all DPW Divisions listed in the
following sections who maintain, repair and improve the
multimillion dollars in infrastructure (roads, buildings, solid
waste, water supply, park and cemeteries), owned by the
Town or provide the services which make our quality of
life here on Cape the envy of many.
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
Richard P. deMello, Town Engineer
In 1998, the Engineering Division's largest projects
included:
1. the Roadway (Pavement) Management Program;
2. drainage improvements;
3. solid waste management facility improvements;
and,
4. updating and implementing the new Assessors
Maps.
Funds were approved at the April 1996 Annual Town
Meeting for the ongoing Roadway Management Program
(RMP) which is being implemented at a level of spending
of approximately $1 million per year for five years. In early
1998 under the RMP, we emphasized completing exist-
ing contracts such as the Old Town House Road Project,
a townwide drainage installation project, and the Blue
Rock area drainage installation project. We also designed,
bid, and inspected a large drainage improvements project
on Old Main Street, River Street, Crosby Street, North
Cove Landing and other side streets as noted below. In
the Fall of 1998, the RMP sealed the pavement surfaces
of many of the roads where drainage had been installed.
As 1998 winds down and 1999 begins, we have begun
designing sidewalk, roadway and drainage improvements
- most notably being a project on Old Main Street, Forest
Road (Old Main St. to Route 28), Wood Road (Old Main
St. to Route 28), River St. and Union St.
Efforts to solve many of the Town's drainage prob-
lems have proven to be a tremendous success because
poor drainage leads to accelerated pavement deteriora-
tion, increased maintenance costs, and poor driving con-
ditions. These significant improvements would not be
possible without the assistance from the Highway Divi-
sion, engineering consultants, inspectors and contrac-
tors, and the RMP funding. Drainage systems were in-
stalled on the following roads: Angelos Rd., Bass River
Parkway, Black Duck Ln., Blue Rock Rd. (4 sites), Butter-
cup Ln., Capt. Lothrop Rd. (2), Capt. Percival Rd. (3),
Chilton Rd., Clara St., Cranberry Ln., Crosby St. (3), Drift-
wood Ln., Filmore Rd., Fin Brook Rd., First Rd., Frances -
Helen Rd., Grandview pr. (2), Harbour Hill Run, Hersey
St., Homer Ave., Jills Path, Jo -Anna Dr., Joshua Baker
Rd., Keel Cape Dr., Leeward Run, Margaret -Joseph Rd.,
Mary -David Rd., Massachusetts Ave., Mayflower Terr. (5),
Midstream Dr. (2), Nearmeadows Rd., No. Cove Landing,
Old Main St. (6), Old Saga Dr. (3), Old Town House Rd.,
Parkers River Beach, Pheasant Cove Circle, Pilgrim Rd.,
Pond St. (2), River St. (9), Rune Stone Rd. (2), Skyline Dr.,
Squirrel Run, Standish Way, Steven Dr., Summer St., West
Rd., Whiffletree Rd. (2), Wing Ave. (2) and Wood Rd. Pre-
liminary drainage designs have been completed for the
following locations which we hope to complete next con-
struction season: Almira Rd. (4), Old Castle Rd., Sword-
fish Dr. (2), Beverly Rd., College St., and Arrowhead Dr.
As important as the numerous drainage improve-
ments, there were also many pavement improvements
made throughout Town under the RMP. Both Town and
Private Roads were included in crackfilling, full depth
patching, chip sealing and pavement overlays. Signifi-
cant work was completed on all or portions of the follow-
ing roads: Akin Ave., Angelos Rd., Aunt Ediths Rd., Aunt
Janes Rd., Bernard St., Blue Rock Rd., Buttercup Ln.,
Capt. Chase Rd., Carter St., Circuit Rd. North, Circuit Rd.
West, Colburne Path, Cottage Dr., Crosby St., Daisy Ln.,
Dartmoor Rd., Dunster Path, Erickson Way, First Rd.,
Gaslight Dr., Geneva Rd., Gig Ln., Hersey St., Holworthy
Path, Homer Ave., Homers Dock Rd., Iroquois Blvd., Jo -
Anna Dr., Keel Cape Dr., Ketch Ln., Laban Ln., Liefs Ln.,
Legend Dr., Loch Rannoch Way., Lookout Rd., Margaret -
Joseph Rd., Mary -David Rd., Mariners Ln., Melgo Ln.,
Melville Rd., Midstream Dr., Montague Dr., Mooring Ln.,
Mynelle Dr., Narrows Ln., Nauhaught Rd., Nauset Ln.,
Norma Ave., North Rd., North Cove Landing, Old Saga
Dr., Old Salt Ln., Oriole Way, Paine Rd., Parsonage Pt.,
Pawnee Rd., Payson Path, Pheasant Cove Cir., Phyllis
Dr., Pond St., Powhattan Rd., Rose Rd., Rune Stone Rd.,
Second Rd., Sedgewick Path, Shell Dr., Smith Rd., Spar-
row Way, Summer St., Templeton PI., Trowbridge Path,
Webbers Path, Weld Path., West Yarmouth Rd.,
Whipporwill Ln., Windmill Beach Parking Lot, Windswept
Path, Wing Ave., and, Wren Way.
As noted above, the Engineering Division also over-
saw the completion of the Old Town House Road project
which included new pavement, intersection reconfigu-
rations with Forest Road and West Yarmouth Road, pave-
ment narrowing on the west end, new sidewalks for pe-
destrian access to the new recreation area, pedestrian
crossings, and drainage improvements. Through plan re-
views we are involved with the Buck Island Road, Town
Brook Road, Station Avenue, Higgins Crowell Road and
Willow Street road projects as discussed above in more
detail by the DPW Director.
Finally on the RMP front, the developer of our RMP
computer software developed a complete change in the
computer software. We have completed installation of the
new software, have made the initial changes to the data-
base, and have begun running funding alternatives for
calendar year 1999. We have also begun computer train-
ing in the use of the new software which can be used to
map past as well as planned or proposed RMP improve-
ments.
In 1998, we also emphasized assisting the. Sanita-
tion Division with working toward the completion of the
Solid Waste Facilities Improvements which included: re-
locating an existing weigh scale system (including com-
puter hardware and software, and new building) and re -
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moving an existing weigh scale system; new parking ar-
eas for the entire facility; drainage, pavement and line
painting improvements; landscaping improvements; an
additional fuel filling pad installation; retaining wall instal-
lations; State permitting assistance; and, preparations of
numerous plans and bidding documents. In 1999 we plan
to continue our assistance with: new signage purchases/
installations; a new wooden visual barrier; additional land-
scaping improvements; improvements to the original land-
fill building; and, formalizing the remaining drainage im-
pound area near the compost pad.
The Town Surveyor, Bob Garcia, has been busy
updating and fine tuning the new 156 Assessors Maps of
the Town which were recently printed for distribution. The
work consumed much of Mr. Garcia's time during 1998;
however, the effort was worth it because the new maps
now: cover the entire Town; are at an accurate scale; show
all buildings; can be easily joined/matched; can be up-
dated in the computer (rather than on aging hard copies);
and, provide a network connection to the Assessors
Department's computer database. As with all new sys-
tems, we anticipate that additional improvements/correc-
tions will be needed, and that all users of the maps will
have to learn the new system of map and lot numbering
instituted by the Assessor's Department. An ongoing
Townwide GIS (Geographic Information System) Needs
Assessment should also provide guidance on making
these new base maps useable by all Town departments
in conjunction with their numerous databases.
Field inspections, plan reviews, surveys, designs
and/or plan preparations were also completed for other
Departments, Boards and Commissions. Projects in-
cluded:
• plan preparation, bidding and construction in-
spection of the new Town Hall septic system (special
thank -you to Highway Division for their hard work);
• site plan preparation and bidding for the Pearl
Harbor Handicap Accessible Deck at Bass River Beach
and for the Handicap Accessible Boardwalks at Grays
Beach;
• plan preparation, bidding and construction in-
spection for the Solid Waste Facility Improvements noted
above;
• site plan preparations for the Police Department
for several fatal motor vehicle accidents;
• assistance with the site and architect selection
processes involved with the proposed police station;
• design and plan preparation for proposed site
improvements to Fire Station #1 on Old Main St.;
• assistance with architect selection, and design
and bidding for the Joshua Baker Windmill Renovation
Project;
• surveys, plan preparation, and filings for numer-
ous Conservation Commission permits;
• plan preparation and bidding for the cobblestone
and wooden guardrail installations on Summer St.;
• field locations for booths at the Yarmouth Sea-
side festival;
• bid extensions for 16 roadway construction and
materials items;
• drainage easement plan preparations (and legal
recording) for Buck Island Road improvement project;
• numerous Sign Committee Meetings;
• new subdivision road inspections (Alexander Way
and Ironwood Ct.) for the Planning Board;
• aboveground fuel storage tank bidding and con-
struction inspection at Bayberry Hills Golf Course;
• underground fuel storage tank upgrade bidding
and construction inspection at Bass River Golf Course;
• Zoning Map updating;
• Land Court Plan preparation on West Yarmouth
Rd. north of White Rock Rd;
• property bound installation program most nota-
bly in the Rolling Hills area;
• assistance with the Bass River dredging project;
• assistance with and recording of road taking plans
for the Willow Street improvement project;
• various plan preparations and field surveys for
the Townwide multi -use path;
• preparation for and holding of public meeting on
Townwide groundwater issues;
• speed zone studies. on Great Western Road and
Buck Island Road;
• assistance with architect selection process, and
site plan preparation for Sea Gull Beach Bathhouse/Con-
cession Stand and parking lot improvements;
• existing conditions plan preparation for the new
Water Division Building;
• Berry Avenue sidewalk easement plan prepara-
tion and legal recording; and,
• miscellaneous road sideline definitions for resi-
dents, the Sign Inspector and the Highway Division in
regard to encroachments, sign locations, brush clearing
and fence locations.
Throughout the year, daily assistance was also pro-
vided to many other Town departments, Boards, Com-
mittees as well as the many citizens who visited or tele-
phoned our office with information requests and ques-
tions.
HIGHWAY DIVISION
William E. Nixon,
Highway Superintendent and Tree Warden
Management of roadway maintenance and repairs
are the responsibility of the Highway Division. There are
many types of requests received from the citizens of
Yarmouth. Approximately 3,000 requests were received
by the Highway Division in 1998. The Highway Divisions
general maintenance work consists of; patching roadways
( hot and cold ), installing and repairing bituminous aprons
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and berms, installing -repairing -cleaning of catch basins,
roadside clean-up/litter, roadside mowing of grass, re-
solving encroachments and roadway obstructions for
motorist (sight distance), brush trimming, tree trimming,
trimming of shrubs, making -installing -repairing metal and
concrete traffic signs, and special projects for other town
divisions/ departments.
Road Maintenance
Encroachments 17 on town roads
Brushing trimming 122 locations (Town and Private)
Roadside mowing/shoulders 70 mile of roads
Dead animals picked up 75
Gravel roads graded 72 miles
Road (gravel/dirt) grading material: (901) Tons 3/4"
Processed Stone
Tons of hot mix applied to
potholes and small projects 233 Tons
Tons of Cold Patch for winter months 6 Tons
Repairs/Maintenance/
Installation of Catch Basins
The Highway Division repaired (22) collapsed/failed
catch basins and installed (53) drainage structures. The
division also cleaned (984) catch basins.
Catch basin pipe cleaning was completed by Con-
tract Services in (18) locations/ 4 -days work.
Traffic Signs and Markings
The Highway Divisions Sign Department replaced
(750) various traffic signs including Street Name, Stop,
No Parking, Dead End, School Crossing, School Zone,
and various types of sign post. The department also made
and installed (110) various specialized signs for Parks,
DNR, Harbor Master, (2)Golf Courses, Sanitation, Police,
Fire, Recreation, Health and other town divisions/depart-
ments.
Stop Bars (260), Crosswalks (5), School Crossings
(5), (376,624) linear feet of center lines and fog lines. Nine
(9) other special markings (Arrows, Stop Ahead) were
painted.
Thermoplastic was replaced at seven (7) locations.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Highway mechanics performed general and major
repairs and preventive maintenance on highway vehicles
and equipment. The mechanics also do annual safety
inspections on all town vehicles. Repair all snow and ice
equipment - sanders, plows etc.
Resurfacing/Overlays/
Repairs and Maintenance
Miscellaneous Pavement Patching and Resurfac-
ing was completed on (5) roads; Headwaters Drive &
Joshua Baker, West Road, Cranberry Lane, Cranberry &
Driftwood Lane, Woodbine Ave. with (227) tons of Bitu-
minous Concrete in-place. Prep work of (88) tons bitumi-
nous concrete for miscellaneous patch was applied for
Chip Sealing road work. Prep. work on (6) dirt roads for
Cold Binder surface treatment.
Repairs and Maintenance; Infra -Red heat treatment
totaling (1770) Square Yards.
Guard Rail installation totaling (1072) Linear Feet on'
(4) roadways; Summer St., Center St., Weir Road, Kathy
Ann Road.
Gravel Road Treatment
Approximately (10,000) gallons of liquid Calcium
Chloride was applied on several dirt roads for soil stabi-
lization and dust control.
Chapter 90 State Aid
One new Vacuum Catch Basin Cleaner/ Single Street
Sweeper/Sewer Jetting Vehicle was delivered in the fall
of 1998 and purchased through State Aid Funding for
$171,222.`--
Snow
171,222`
Snow and Ice Removal
The Highway Division recorded (12) calls for sand-
ing and (1) call for plowing by Highway Personnel during
the winter of 1997/98.
Tree Department
Under the direction of William E. Nixon, Tree War-
den the maintenance of trees such as Class I pruning,
cavity and cable work was completed by Contract Ser-
vices with specialized equipment.
Trees planted under two Mass. Relief Tree Grants
received maintenance by pruning, fertilizing, weeding and
mulching including Route 28 plantings. Eight (8) trees were
replaced and relocated outside of state property along
Route 28.
The Tree Warden contracted services for trimming
and/or removing of trees and removal of tree stumps.
Twenty -Five (25) work orders were assigned to contract
services of which (17) trees were removed; 3 -Maples, 12 -
Pines, 2 -Cedar and the remaining work was stump grind-
ing, pruning and miscellaneous tree limb work.
A second evaluation of scenic roadways was com-
pleted and additional maintenance work will be neces-
sary in 1999.
Contract and Highway Division Sweeping
All (224) miles of town and private roadways were
swept during May and June by Private Contract.
All (23) miles of sidewalks were swept by the High-
way Division.
All (33) town parking lots were swept by the High-
way Division'.
Request From Other Departments
Assisted other town divisions/departments (Park,
Cemetery, Landfill, Engineering, D.N.R., Water, Fire, Po-
lice, Harbor Master, Golf Courses (2), Recreation Dept.,
Schools (5), Housing Authority, and Senior Citizen Cen-
ter) projects. A total of (30) Work Orders were recorded.
We would like to thank the other town departments,
divisions and town committees for their continued sup-
port this past year.
A special thanks to the entire Highway Divisions'
staff for their outstanding efforts.
PARK AND CEMETERY DIVISION
Philip L. Whitten, Director
Park
We avoided all the predicted hurricanes and enjoyed
a summer of reasonably good weather. It was a year of
maintenance, repairs and improvements to many of our
facilities.
The division worked thru the problem of a manpower
shortage on the Cape and was able to employ a very
good seasonal staff to work with the year round person-
nel.
Monies for repairs, maintenance and improvements
are generated through the sale of beach stickers and daily
beach parking tickets. All daily parking fees at the beaches
remained the same except Parkers River and Seaview
Beaches which were increased a dollar to bring all
beaches up to $8.00 per day and the non-resident sea-
sonal pass which increased to $100.00 from $75.00.
The following is an income summary for the 1998
beach season:
Resident Beach Stickers -
7,236 @ $15.00
1,810@$ 8.00
366 @ $ 1.00 (replacements)
Hospitality Beach Passes
Daily Parking Fees &
Non -Resident Seasonal Stickers
Bass. Hole & Flax Pond Rentals
Grand Total:
$ 108,540.00
$ 14,480.00
$ 366.00
$ 6,100.00
$ 207,306.00
$ 2.955.00
$ 339,747.00
As 1998 was a good year of projects and improve-
ments some of the highlights were:
Old Town House Road Park is progressing very well
with the basketball, horseshoe, boccie, playground and
walking/exercise path completed. The building, a combi-
nation of restrooms and concession stand, is very close
to being ready for use. We will have to wait until the fall of
1999 for the playing fields to grow grass to a quality and
level that will support sports use. Please watch the local
papers for announcements as we open this park.
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New lifeguard towers were installed at Sea Gull, Bass
River, South Middle and Bass Hole beaches which pro-
vide permanent observation structures for lifeguards to
safeguard the users of the facilities.
Bass Hole (Gray's Beach) was a very busy location
during 1998 with the completion of the park near the
boardwalk. This park has numerous benches, bike rack,
rubbish containers, handicapped parking and vegetative
plantings. Thanks to the Garden Club and Cape Tech for
their help with the perennial garden which was planted
near the public walk from the parking lot to the park board-
walk. A walkway to the beach and an observation/sitting
deck was constructed for public use from the northside
of the parking lot. The Cape Cod Salties Sportfishing Club,
Inc. very generously donated a 25 foot flagpole to en-
hance the facility and allow us to proudly fly the Ameri-
can flag and various pennants. It is a very nice addition
to the beach and park area.
The Sandy Pond softball field was completely re-
furbished by removing the old grass infield and replacing
it with a clay base infield which has better playability and
safety. This was a cooperative effort between this divi-
sion and the Yarmouth Adult Softball League without
whose help this project would not have been attempted.
The drainage installation, beach upgrade, cobble-
stone pavement and general area improvements were
completed at Dennis Pond. These all blended together
to create a very nice facility that better serves the enjoy-
ment and safety of the beachgoers.
Thanks to the Cape Cod Commission we were able
to obtain a grant that allowed us to plant some trees and
improve the quality and safety of some existing trees in
the Route 6A corridor. Work was done at the Village Green
and Route 6A playground areas.
New gates were installed at the South Middle Beach
resident only parking lot and the Windmill facility. These
will improve the appearance and allow us to control ac-
cess and secure the facilities at night.
We appreciate the various gifts and donations that
families have made to this division and the parks and
beaches under our management. The memorial benches
at Bass Hole and Bay View are very nice additions which
the public can use and enjoy. We have a policy that ex-
plains how a memorial bench or gift can be made to the
Town through this division.
Repairs and restoration on the Judah Baker Wind-
mill have begun and we look forward to having the Mill in
fine shape and operating in mid 1999.
The deck and benches were installed at the Bass
River Beach to frame the Pearl Harbor Memorial as well
as provide the public a river viewing area. The project
was a cooperative effort of the Department of Natural
Resources, Recreation Division, Park Division, Engineer-
ing and funded by a HUD grant.
Cemetery
There were 111 burials in the town -owned cemeter-
ies during 1998. Of these 111 burials, 38 were crema-
tions, making 34% or over 1/3 of our burials from crema-
tions. This shows that the trend for people being cre-
mated is increasing, up to 34% in 1998 from 20% in 1996.
This indicates the possible need for a crematory on Cape
Cod and in particular, at Chandler Gray Cemetery in West
Yarmouth, which is one of the two cemeteries on the Cape
that meets all the requirements for the construction and
operation of a crematory. There were 52 cemetery lots
sold in FY '98, ten more than last year. This included 5 1 -
grave lots, 32 2 -grave lots, 2 4 -grave lots and 7 crema-
tion lots. Veterans were given 9 free graves at the time of
their deaths and 6 graves were sold to spouses of veter-
ans for $35.00 each.
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The total revenue from the sale of cemetery lots was
$21,495.00; $3,870.00 for the lots, $17,265.00 for per-
petual care and $360.00 to record the deeds to these
lots.
We also received $22,782.83 from the Walter H.
Gifford Trust Fund for the improvement and maintenance
of Pine Grove Cemetery in South Yarmouth.
Two cemetery lots were sold back to the Town, as
the owners purchased lots in other cemeteries, for which
we paid $750.00.
We took in $1,760.00 from funeral homes for call-
back fees for weekend or holiday services.
We continue to upgrade our records in our com-
puter adding cemetery lot maps to facilitate the location
of burials.
Many requests are received for genealogical infor-
mation from all over the United States. Many of these
requests have connections back to the Mayflower and
our Ancient Cemetery in Yarmouthport. We have added
several books to our library to aid us in this endeavor.
We have attempted to get the word out to resident
veterans that we have a Veterans Section in Chandler
Gray Cemetery in West Yarmouth where, at the time of
death, a veteran can receive a free grave and the spouse
can purchase the adjoining grave for $35.00. It does not
matter if the veteran or the spouse dies first. For more
information on this you can all the Cemetery Division at
778-6624.
We, like all the Divisions and Departments within
the town, strive to provide a "quality service" to our cus-
tomers. These customers are all the users of our facili-
ties, they are the families and children that partake in the
programs, the tourists and residents who visit our beaches
and those families in need of cemetery services. It is be-
cause of the spirit of cooperation between my year round
and seasonal staff, the DPW Divisions and the many town
agencies that we are able to complete our mission.
STRUCTURES DIVISION
Thomas Butkowsky
The Structures Division's primary function is to main-
tain the Town's buildings and to keep them safe and in
good repair. The core buildings that are under the charge
of the Structures Division are: Town Hall, Police Station,
South and West Yarmouth Libraries, and the Senior Cen-
ter. While this division does not do the general mainte-
nance on the remaining Town buildings, it will make spe-
cific repairs and improvements to them when requested
and scheduling permits. Over the past few years engi-
neers have reviewed building condition needs and gen-
erated lists of needed repairs and some improvements
have been generated. This division continues to address
these repairs and to keep up with the routine building
and equipment maintenance along with the many main-
tenance request forms we receive. These forms are used
by the employees in the different buildings for the pur-
pose of informing us of a need for service. This division
has been requested to take charge of maintaining the
septic systems on all the town owned buildings and to
recycle the fluorescent light bulbs.
There were several repairs and improvements to the
various facilities accomplished in-house by this division
this year. They include the following:
Town Hall:
• Replaced two fire doors to restrooms by hearing
room
• Repairs were made to rotting wood on the east
entrance
• Repairs and painting to the ladies restroom near
the west exit
• Cabinet and shelving built and installed in Town
Administrators office
• Assisted with the replacement of Town Hall sep-
tic system
Hall:
Bids were received and work completed at Town
• Corrosion control on the heating system
• Air quality testing
• Fencing around trash dumpster
• Replacement of two Heat/AC units, and hoses
on all remaining units
Police Station:
• Demolition completed and permits acquired for
increasing the size of the ladies locker room
• Pressured washed and epoxy painted two prison
cells
• Planned the conversion of the building to natural
gas, this was completed this past May
Fire Station:
• Built in cabinets and bookcases along with lami-
nating a counter and installing carpet in the old
kitchen at Station #1. This room was converted
into the Fire Prevention Office.
Bass River Golf:
• Remodeled and enlarged the office for the Golf
Director, created a new location for the Greens
Fee counter and separated it from the Pro Shop,
closed in stairwells to separate access to pro
shop, which is now privately run.
• Built a storage closet in the cart shed for the
Snack Bar Concession at Bayberry Hills Golf.
• Sealed and weather stripped doors on existing
maintenance building at Bayberry Hills Golf
Flax Pond:
• Stripped and reshingled the roof of the Adminis-
tration building
• Replaced rotten wood, increased the door size,
and separated an area in the Chuck Wagon build-
ing which is now the nurses station.
South Yarmouth Library:
• Built and installed two bookcases
• Completed a detailed estimate on costs for re-
pairs needed to this structure to be completed
over the next few years based on an engineers
review and scheduled same
• Highway Garage:
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• 30% complete with a major renovation to this
building. The Lobby and office area for the As-
sistant Superintendent and Foreman have been
reworked to allow for increased office size, and
includes three built-in desk -work stations. In-
creasing the size of the doorways to be handi-
cap accessible on the lower level. We plan to
move the drivers room (break room) along with
creating locker, bath, and shower room to the
upper level to include creating a storage area for
supplies and various files and general purpose
room.
Structures Office -shop:
• This division is now operating out of the former
harbor masters office -shop off Bog Road. Some
work had to be done on the building to better
accommodate the needs of this division. Work
benches were built, the bath fixtures and pipes
were repaired, insulation was added to the attic
and lighting and outlets were installed. The of-
fice walls were repaired and painted and carpet
installed.
The following two Bid Specification Contracts were
written and put out to bid, and completed:
First: Heating upgrade to the Police Station. This
contract was for changing the piping in
the older section of the building from three
heating zones to ten heating zones. This
effort was done to cut the energy use and
to aid in interior climate control for the
employees.
Second: Removal of two underground fuel storage
tanks at the police station. With the
conversion of the building to natural gas
we no longer need to have the 1000 gal-
lon heating oil tank buried in the ground.
Also the abandoned 10,000 gasoline tank
had to be removed to comply with Fed-
eral regulations. Both tanks have been re-
moved without complications.
As in the past this division strives to do as much of
the needed repairs and improvements in-house to keep
the cost down and allow for more to be done with the
available funds. This past November, Scott Kautz was
hired as the "Building Maintenance Specialist". His build-
ing knowledge and skills, in particular his plumbing abili-
ties, will be greatly appreciated by this division. This com-
ing year is shaping up to be quite busy as we complete
the renovation to the Highway Garage, the Ladies
Lockeroom at the Police Station, and several scheduled
repairs and improvements to other town facilities. I am
extremely grateful to the various employees from the dif-
ferent departments for their help and cooperation in mak-
ing this past year a productive one, and look forward the
coming year.
TRANSFER STATION
Robert B. Angell, Superintendent
The Yarmouth/Barnstable Regional Transfer Station
primary function is the shipment of solid waste, by rail, to
the waste to energy plant SEMASS, in Rochester. The
Transfer Station receives waste from the Towns of
Barnstable, Orleans, and Yarmouth.
In 1998 the Transfer Station totals reflected a very
good economic year. Not only did the continuing fine
weather keep the tourist coming, but growth in local busi-
nesses and residential housing created an overall 3% in-
crease in tonnage shipped, over 1997.
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1998 tonnage loaded and shipped:
46,048.11
2,942.91
27.729.84
76,720.86
Barnstable
Orleans
Yarmouth
Total
shipped in 1,634 rail cars
The Transfer Station had a minor face lift this year
with a complete interior painting.
The Transfer Station played host to many visitors,
both from home and abroad, with interests in our method
of solid waste shipment by rail.
The Transfer Station operates with a full time staff
of four, forty-eight hours, six days a week, closing for only
three holidays, New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
days. During the summer months the Transfer Station
extends it hours to meet the needs of the communities it
serves.
The Transfer Station staff would like to extend it's
continued thanks to the municipal departments and com-
mercial solid waste haulers, that make the Station run
smoothly.
Since all solid waste is shipped to SEMASS, I would
like to take this opportunity to explain Maximum Achiev-
able Control Technology (MACT), and what it will mean
to residents in the very near future.
MACT was developed over a period of years by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to
reduce harmful emissions, and is to be implemented by
December 31, 1999, at all waste to energy plants in the
country, with a mercury level of .080 milligrams per dry
standard cubic meter. Massachusetts Department of En-
vironmental Protection (DEP) is implementing MACT with
a more strinaent mercury standard of .028 milligrams per
dry standard cubic meter.
The contract that the Council of SEMASS Commu-
nities (COSC), including the Town of Yarmouth, and most
southeastern Massachusetts towns, has with American
Refuel/SEMASS includes a change of law provision, which
states, "any plant modifications received by the Federal
and or State law will be burdened by the participating
community." In other words all will share in the cost of
plant modifications, required by law.
American Refuel/SEMASS, the owners and opera-
tors of the SEMASS plant, has told COSC that to imple-
ment the more stringent DEP rule the plant must be ret-
rofitted with new technology and that the towns should
expect an increase of $15.00 to $20.00, per ton, on or
after January 1, 2001.
The DEP's mercury standard has not been achieved
by any waste to energy plant in the United States, as of
yet. This is why the ability of the waste to energy industry
to give a definite cost of meeting the mercury standard is
so wide ranging.
WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
Peter G. Homer, Superintendent
Most all of the changes and improvements have
been made in our new drop off area. The maintenance
garage and scale house, with a computerized scale sys-
tem, has been completed. Only final landscaping, signs,
and screen fencing needs to be completed to finish the
improvements.
Landfill closure has been completed, and the grass
for the new golf course is growing. The ball fields in the
new park have also been completed.
The following items may be recycled: small metal
objects, newsprint, co -mingled items (such as #1 plas-
tics, #2 plastics, tin and aluminum containers), corrugated
cardboard, used motor oil, used anti -freeze, and car bat-
teries. There is also a container for disposal of small
prunings.
There are clothing collection containers for Good-
will and the Salvation Army. Goodwill has an employee at
the Disposal Area from 8 to 4 daily, for those wishing a
receipt.
Other items that are accepted at the Disposal Area
for a charge are large bulky items, construction and demo-
lition debris, brush, tires, metal, and woodchips.
The Disposal Area processed 4,500 cubic yards of
compost, made from leaves and grass clippings. The re-
sulting material was used in the manufacture of loam for
the new golf course.
A total of 7,098.76 tons of construction and demo-
lition debris, and brush was processed. A total of 7,065.75
tons of household rubbish was hauled to the Yarmouth/
Barnstable Regional Transfer Station for shipment to
SEMASS.
The Disposal Area is open 361 1/2 days, closing on
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, and
at noon on July fourth.
WATER DIVISION
Richard A. Crowley, Superintendent
Number of new water services installed 152
Total footage of new water services 13,344 ft.
Average length of new water service 88.37 ft.
Total number of water services in system
Number of new hydrants installed
Total number of hydrants
Number of pumping stations
Number of corrosion control treatment facilities
Number of water storage tanks
Total water storage capacity
Total acres of land maintained
Gallons of water pumped for 1998
15,719
17
1,959
24
17
3
9,250,000
963
1,293,283,000
Under the Division's Distribution System Improve-
ments and Undersized Water Main Replacement Pro-
grams the following was accomplished during 1998:
Water services replaced
Total footage
Average length
Undersized water mains replaced
119
1,896 ft.
21.07 ft.
6,053 ft.
Undersized water mains and older water services
were replaced on the following streets:
Baker Road
Bay Road
Bayview Street
Bernard Street
Cleveland Way
Crest Circle
Cricket Lane
Early Red Berry Road
Hedge Row
Hervey Lines Road
West Road
Lewis Bay Road
Molly Road
North Dennis Road
Oliver Street
Pluto Lane
Saturn Lane
Robert Street
Studley Road
Lambert Road
Virginia Street
Water Main Inventory
SIZE LENGTH (Miles).
1 1/2 - 4 inch 18.88
6 inch 71.85
8 inch 87.69
10 inch 17.80
12 inch 36.74
16 inch 5.60
20 inch 3.30
TOTAL
241.85
Water production increased during 1998 by 2.12%,
which is 26,811,000 more gallons pumped than 1997.
The peak day was July 19, 1998, when 9,068,000 gallons
were pumped. The peak week occurred between the 11th
and 17th of July when 55,091,000 gallons were pumped,
which is 10,653,000 less than 1997. The peak month was
July when 208,378,000 gallons were pumped, which is
35,643,000 gallons less than 1997. During 1998, our
pumps recorded 3,736 run days and logged 52,869 run
hours. 21,305 pounds of Sodium Hexametaphosphate
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was added to the water as a sequestering agent to pre-
vent iron and manganese staining. 707,387 pounds of
Potassium Hydroxide was added to the water through
the 17 corrosion control facilities to raise the pH to an
average of 7.10, thus making the water less corrosive, as
required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Rainfall for the
year, as recorded at the main pumping station, located at
102 Union Street, was 45.63", which was 1.13" greater
than 1997 and 0.98" below the average rainfall of 46.61".
The average pH of the rainfall, which is the sole source of
Yarmouth's water, was 4.11.
During 1998 we repaired 82 water main and water
service leaks. This represents the fourth consecutive year
where the number of leaks showed a dramatic decrease
from five years ago.
Division personnel participated in extensive train-
ing during 1998, which consisted of Confined Space
Safety, Hydrant Maintenance, Road Safety, Excavation
Safety, External Corrosion Control for water mains, Pump
Repair and Water Utility Operational Safety. This training
is especially developed for water suppliers by the New
England Water Works Association, Massachusetts Wa-
ter Works Association, and the Northeast Rural Water
Works Association.
The Division continues with it's many programs,
some of which are the inspection and testing of cross
connection control devices, water meter replacement,
annual inspection and maintenance of all hydrants, regu-
lar equipment maintenance and pumping station perfor-
mance testing to ensure pumping efficiency.
During 1998 the Division entered into a contract to
replace some 5,000 older water meters. When this is com-
pleted, 100% of the meters in town will be capable of
being read electronically without entering the building.This
is expected to be completed by the summer of 1999.
At the July, 1997 Special Town Meeting, voters au-
thorized the transfer of existing funds for the construc-
tion of a new Water Division facility, located in front of the
spray irrigation field on Buck Island Road. Construction
began • in August and work was scheduled to be com-
pleted in the Fall of 1998. Unfortunately delays have forced
us to push back the occupancy date to early 1999. This
facility is designed to house both the administrative and
operational functions of the division.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the
professionalism, dedication and hard work of the employ-
ees of the Yarmouth Water Division.
I would also like to thank all the Departments and
Agencies of the town and the citizens of Yarmouth for
their support and assistance during 1998.
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YARMOUTH-DENNIS SEPTAGE
TREATMENT PLANT
George R. Allaire, DPW Director
The treatment plant has a fairly stable year with a
slight decrease in septage and a large increase in grease.
A comparison of figures is listed below:
Septage Grease
FY 97 10,642,300 gals. 838,168 gals.
FY 98 10,435,020 gals. 1,057,027 gals.
Total
11,480,468 gals.
11,492,047 gals.
The biofilter which treats all the air flowing through
the buildings had one half replaced. An additional pump
station was added to the lower level to allow for seven of
the nine hole addition to Bayberry Hills to be irrigated.
Atlantic Residuals Management installed equipment to
initiate a MA D.E.P. approved pilot project to convert
Septage Treatment Plant sludge to N-Viro Soil. We even-
tually hope to mix this N-Viro Soil with yard waste com-
post to make a product called "BioBlend" to be marketed
to golf courses and landscapers.
Preparations were made to solicit new proposals
for a new plant operator who will assume plant operation
on July 1, 1999. The new contractor could be running the
facility for a period of up to ten years if the initial five year
contract is extended by the Board of Management. The
plant has been operating since 1992 and a capital equip-
ment replacement program will be built into the next con-
tract with the new operator.
OTHER COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENTS
Report of the
Barnstable County Department of
Health and Environment
Established in 1926 through a Special Act of Legis-
lation, the Barnstable County Department of Health and
Environment (BCDHE) continues to provide public health
and environmental health services to the 15 towns in
Barnstable County. Services are directed primarily through
the following Divisions:
• Public Health Administration
• Environmental Health
• Water Quality Laboratory
• Financial Assistance for Septic System Repair
• Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program
All Divisions have been very active throughout the
year with the Water Quality Laboratory meeting its long-
range goal of becoming financially viable. FY98 saw Labo-
ratory revenue exceeding operational costs as a result of
a steadily increasing volume of analysis that finally ex-
ceeded the volume necessary to become financially self-
sufficient.
I. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The past few decades have witnessed an increas-
ing need to understand the relatedness of Cape Cod's
environment and the public health. As towns within
Barnstable County experience increased population
growth, they have sought to understand and anticipate
environmental concerns, especially those integrally re-
lated to the health and well being of their constituents.
The department's strategy to meet the needs of the towns
has been twofold. In order to meet the occasional needs
of the towns with more traditional inspectional and sup-
port services, the department maintains a staff of five full-
time registered sanitarians who are fully qualified to as-
sist in times of need for inspections of food establish-
ments, lodging, swimming pools and, onsite sewage dis-
posal systems. To meet the seasonal need for increased
assistance, the department also continues a successful
intern program during which senior college students in
public health or related fields assist during the tourist
season to meet seasonal need. However, an important
change in the department's emphasis over the past two
decades has been the development of staff expertise in
those areas of need that are more properly termed "envi-
ronmental health."
Daily news reminds us of the effect issues such as
groundwater and surface water protection, air quality,
proper wastewater treatment, and other issues tradition-
ally thought of as "environmental" have on the public
health. To meet the needs of local Boards of Health in
these areas, the staff of BCDHE has developed expertise
in areas such as groundwater monitoring near potential
contamination sites such as landfills, indoor air quality,
surface water monitoring, hazardous materials manage-
ment, alternative onsite wastewater disposal, and others
described below. Some of these programs have elements
that emphasize prevention rather than just reaction to
crisis. These are highly successful programs in areas of
hazardous waste management and protection from un-
derground fuel storage tank leaks.
ALTERNATIVE ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
and TITLE 5
With increasing emphasis among Boards of Health
and Conservation Commissions for the treatment of
wastewater, as opposed to mere disposal, alternative
onsite septic systems continue to increase in popularity
in Barnstable County. In order to develop good sound
information on the various systems' performances,
BCDHE, in cooperation with the Buzzards Bay Project of
the Coastal Zone Management, and the University of
Massachusetts, Center for Marine Science and Technol-
ogy (CMAST), in July began construction of the Alterna-
tive Septic System Test Center (ASSTC) at the Massa-
chusetts Military Reservation. The ASSTC makes avail-
able testing facilities in which promising technologies can
be tested. The department considers the ASSTC an es-
sential component in the proper application of these tech-
nologies to the Cape's wastewater issues. In addition,
the ASSTC, due to be completed in late September 1998
will serve as a valuable outreach and training tool for
Boards of Health. The ASSTC will host technologies hav-
ing promise to protect our drinking water and estuaries
from the impacts of nitrogen and pathogens from waste-
water. The Center is also investigating the possibilities of
becoming a satellite testing facility for the National Sani-
tation Foundation protocols, which will enhance its ef-
forts to encourage the use of promising technologies in
the area.
In addition to the ASSTC, the department contin-
ues its outreach to Boards of Health by the continuance
of publication of the "Alternative Septic System Newslet-
ter." This popular publication goes to all Board of Health
members and subscribing engineers, septic system de-
signers, and installers. The newsletter will develop into
the outreach arm of the ASSTC, as well as feature infor-
mation on new and "cutting edge technologies."
TRAINING BOARDS OF HEALTH
The department has always maintained, as an es-
sential part of its mission, the outreach and training for
Boards of Health and their agents. This year, a correspon-
dence course for Title 5 was completed in order to offer
new Board of Health members the opportunity to famil-
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iarize themselves with the various aspects of Title 5. This
and other written outreach materials supplement the oc-
casional health agent workshops, which offers health
agents an opportunity to receive training as well as re-
quired CEUs. This year, workshops were held on topics
of hazardous materials, indoor air quality, Lyme disease
prevention, aggregate quality and septic systems, and
other topics.
LANDFILL SAMPLING PROGRAM
Barnstable County's Landfill Sampling Program had
a very busy fiscal year 1998. Presently eleven towns on
Cape Cod subscribe to our services that include sample
collection, data management, and data interpolation. The
sampling frequencies for the towns range from annually
to quarterly. Over 350 wells were sampled this fiscal year
as a part of this program resulting in a large number of
analyses for the Barnstable County Laboratory.
In order to further assist the towns participating in
the program defray the high cost of landfill closure and
post closure monitoring; the Barnstable County Depart-
ment of Health and Environment will be adding additional
services. This fiscal year saw the implementation of por-
table laboratory services during the installation of moni-
toring wells. This assists the town by analyzing for indi-
cator parameters that properly locate the monitoring well
screen with in any plume of contamination.
Fiscal year 1999 will see the start up of the Landfill
Gas Monitoring Program. The purpose of this new ser-
vice will be to monitor soil gasses around landfill sites
and making sure nearby buildings and homes are not
impacted by VOCs, Hydrogen Sulfide, or Methane. This
service should provide additional savings for towns.
RESTAURANT SERVICES
Due to the active seasonal business of Cape Cod,
two summer sanitarians are hired by the Barnstable
County Department of Health and the Environment to
assist local health departments in answering the increased
demand for inspectional services.
These summer inspectors have duties including the
inspections of food service establishments, such as
restaurants and markets, and swimming pools, both pub-
lic and semi-public, and the collection of ground and sur-
face water samples.
During FY98, almost 500 food service establish-
ments and over 120 pools were inspected through sum-
mer inspectional services provided by BCDHE.
RABIES PREVENTION
Fiscal Year 1998 saw the continuation of the Rabies
Oral Vaccine Barrier along the Cape Cod Canal. The ob-
jective of preventing the Mid Atlantic Strain of Raccoon
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Rabies from appearing on Cape Cod by using a geo-
graphical element like the Cape Cod Canal and an oral
rabies vaccine has been an overwhelming success. As-
sisted by. BCDHE, local municipalities, and countless
volunteers, this project is administered by the Tufts Uni-
versity School of Veterinary Medicine and the Massachu-
setts Department of Public Health.
To date, not one case of the Mid Atlantic Strain of
Raccoon Rabies has been identified in Barnstable County.
A total of nine sampling rounds have been conducted
thus far. Fiscal Year 1999 will see additional sampling
rounds conducted during the spring and autumn seasons.
Due to the success of this program, Tufts University
will be taking a proactive stance by expanding the area
of the vaccine dispersion to include areas which have
had cases of rabies identified for some time. The pur-
pose is to see how well it will prevent rabies in areas that
have active cases.
ENVIRONMENT CAPE COD
BCDHE has completed the first year of publication
of a new environmental journal entitled ENVIRONMENT
CAPE COD. The journal presents results of research con-
ducted on Cape Cod that addresses environmental is-
sues facing Cape Cod. The impetus for publication of the
journal is recognition that much of the fate of Cape Cod's
environment will be controlled by the activities of local
municipalities. Cape Cod has a wealth of universities,
governmental agencies and research groups that perform
research on Cape Cod's environment. Much of this 're-
search is specifically intended to develop information that
can be applied to environmental management decisions.
However, the results of this research must be conveyed
to our local resource managers and decision -makers if it
is to be put to practical use. ENVIRONMENT CAPE COD
is intended to provide a forum where environmental in-
formation can be shared by policy -makers who can imple-
ment it in management decisions. The journal has pub-
lished four issues featuring articles on coastal water qual-
ity, water quality in lakes and ponds, groundwater, fish
and shellfish resources, wastewater treatment, coastal
geology, pollution remediation, and resource manage-
ment, as well as technical reviews and local environmen-
tal news.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST)
PROGRAM
Since 1987, the department's Underground Storage
Tank (UST) Program has made great strides in protecting
our groundwater resources from the threat of contami-
nation by fuel products. The program has two areas of
focus: commercial and residential. Commercial tanks are
those regulated under state and federal laws enforced
by the local fire departments. These tanks are at service
stations, marinas, golf courses, contractors yards, etc.
and usually store gasoline or diesel fuel. The tanks re-
ferred to as residential used to store heating oil for con-
sumptive use on premises are exempt from federal/state
testing regulations, but are registered and tested under
local health regulations. Most of these tanks are at pri-
vate homes but they also exist at schools; stores and
office buildings.
Commercial: As in past years, we have worked in
a cooperative effort with Cape Cod fire departments to
ensure that required testing and upgrading of USTs is
done. Computer tracks data and notices are mailed from
the County. During FY98, this effort resulted in mailing
approximately 260 notices. Enforcement assistance was
received from the US EPA and the state Fire Marshall's
Office in approximately 15 cases.
December of 1998 is the state and federal deadline
for the installation of monitoring devices and corrosion
control systems on all commercial USTs. BCDHE has
assisted the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
in contacting Cape Cod tank owners who must have this
work completed. In February, a survey was mailed to 87
UST owners to see if they were planning to retrofit or
replace their tanks. The department has also been avail-
able to explain the requirements and supply lists of com-
panies available for hire to do the work.
Residential: On Cape Cod, USTs storing heating
oil have been regulated through the passage of local
health regulations or town bylaws requiring registration,
tagging and periodic testing of these tanks. Information
on these USTs has been centralized at the County where
it is used to send notices to UST owners informing them
of their tank testing or removal responsibilities. During
FY98, about 300 such notices were sent and BCDHE
personnel tested 120 USTs. The County database cur-
rently has information on over 6000 USTs; approximately
3100 of which were registered and tagged under the lo-
cal regulations. A total of 310 residential UST removals
were documented in FY98, at least 13 of these tanks were
leaking. At this point, 83% of the residential USTs regis-
tered under local regulation are no longer in use. This
represents 2 million gallons of fuel oil which are no longer
stored underground! An article summarizing the suc-
cesses of the residential UST program was recently pub-
lished in the local journal "ENVIRONMENT CAPE COD."
Grant funding from the Department of Environmen-
tal Protection (DEP) enabled the continued part-time
employment of Jane Crowley as the UST program assis-
tant. Under this grant, an advisory committee was formed
to investigate the causes of fuel oil leaks from
aboveground storage tanks (AST) and from the feed lines
associated with both USTs and ASTs. Suggested mitiga-
tion measures will be developed and publicized through
an informational booklet for oil heat customers that will
be produced and distributed through the fuel oil suppli-
ers during FY99.
Another initiative funded by the DEP grant was the
coordination of a group "Tank Yank" project. Because
many people have difficulty finding the money for a tank
removal, this project was initiated in an effort to lower the
costs through promotion of "group rates." Postcards tell-
ing of the project were sent to the owners of all active
tanks in the BCDHE database (approximately 750 sites).
Almost 200 tank owners returned the cards expressing
interest in the program and received quotes for tank re-
moval. A total of 99 tanks were removed which saved the
tank owners approximately $15,000 - 20,000.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT/
PREVENTION (P2) PROGRAM
Pollution Prevention (P2) is a relatively new area in
the Environmental Field. In its strictest definition it is the
act of preventing pollution before it occurs and primarily
refers to hazardous waste. The definition of P2 in
Barnstable County is much more inclusive, referring to
the prevention of environmental pollution to the individual
and to the community through the improper management
of hazardous materials. Instead of using the reduction of
hazardous waste as the only focus, we focus on health,
safety and environmental issues, incorporating them
in a "multimedia" format. The results have been improved
hazardous material and waste management, resulting in
reduction of generation and reduced exposures.
Business and Municipal Assistance:
Locally, we have continued our efforts in the area of
business and municipal assistance for P2. This is an on-
going program that encourages public and private busi-
nesses and agencies to request compliance assistance
without fear of regulatory repercussions. The process in-
volves multimedia audits conducted by a team of local
and specialized health and safety inspectors who collec-
tively create the members of our municipal partnership
association. It is through this process that many chal-
lenges are identified. We then work together to mobilize
higher level technical assistance, training and even grant
money to work to solutions. In this manner we have
achieved impressive results making immense strides
implementing P2 in our community.
The completion of the automotive repair facility
project was one of our largest successes this year.
Partnering with NEWMOA, Cape Cod Fire Prevention and
auto repair facilities we conducted numerous audits for
the purpose of designing a P2 checklist. This checklist
will serve local inspectors and businesses alike to edu-
cate about health, safety and environmental (HSE) com-
pliance in their facilities. Since finalization in July, the au-
dit sheet has received tremendous recognition in Wash-
ington when presented at the National P2 conference for
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innovative strategies in P2. Finally, it has been distrib-
uted nation wide for use by other public and private enti-
ties.
With the checklist there is a need for a comprehen-
sive training session designed for municipal inspectors.
Cross training in HSE concepts will be necessary for all
inspectors to conduct this type of audit process. Cur-
rently, we are designing a half-day session for this pur-
pose. It will include the participation of all named part-
ners as well as several new partners, including COM elec-
tric and Colonial Gas. Any group, using the checklist will
then utilize the designed training curriculum.
In the area of municipal assistance we have been
busy continuing our work with schools. Our primary fo-
cus has been providing HSE training to employees. We
have designed a two-hour Right -To -Know (RTK) training
curriculum, which is presented by the fire, health and
school officials of the area. In using this approach, we
hope to further a more proactive, open relationship be-
tween the employees and local officials in working to-
gether to prevent problems before they occur. There has
already been significant feedback to demonstrate the ef-
fectiveness of this approach.
We have also continued our services to schools in
the area of assisting in hazardous waste removal activi-
ties, helping several facilities with this task during the year.
Our hope is to eventually create an environment where
hazardous waste disposal is unnecessary due to more
prudent use of hazardous material. Further, we have as-
sisted several schools in the process of developing a
comprehensive HSE management plan for their facility.
Our goal is to use all this work collectively towards the
development of tools that can be used by any school
facility.
This year we are also proposing to conduct an ex-
tensive pilot project with Dennis/Yarmouth (DY) regional
school district. The school district is funding an evalua-
tion of their school for the purpose of developing a com-
prehensive approach to an HSE program in schools. The
project will be the first of its kind and will involve many
local, state and federal partners who will assist in the pro-
cess. These many partners are participating without
charge to the school district and will share in the tools
and resources generated. Our intention is to use these
results within all the other schools of Barnstable County.
Considerable P2 work was accomplished in the area
of public works departments (DPW). Several audits were
conducted in the towns of Brewster, Chatham, Yarmouth
and Harwich. Specific challenges facing these types of
departments have been identified and much is in the
works for targeting resources for their use. With the as-
sistance of the EPA, several regional workshops were
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conducted for P2 opportunities in DPW.
Finally, we have been extremely busy in the area of
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). This is a relatively new area of
environmental concern. Blended with P2, IAQ combines
nicely as many of the issues of concern in HSE have to
do with potential IAQ exposure. During this year we were
requested to conduct numerous audits at a variety of fa-
cilities, ranging from DPW garages, fire departments,
municipal and private buildings to numerous school fa-
cilities. Using the department's new instrument the
"Solomat," we were successful in assisting many facili-
ties in identifying and addressing numerous problems as-
sociated with IAQ.
MERCURY PROGRAM
Our mercury grant concluded this year with the pro-
gram being turned over to the private sector. Work still
continues in the area within the context of our regular P2
program.
II. WATER QUALITY LABORATORY
The Barnstable County Department of Health and
the Environment Water Quality Laboratory had a very
successful year in FY98. For the first time, the laboratory's
revenue exceeded the general expenses. In addition, two
new gas chromatographs (GC) were purchased to replace
a 15 -year-old piece of equipment and supplement the
remaining equipment. The laboratory continued to sup-
port projects throughout the Cape with work in Wellfleet
Harbor, the Barnstable Fire Training Academy (BFTA), the
Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association, the Upper Cape Ponds,
Cape bathing beaches, and Cape Boards of Health and
Departments of Public Works (DPW). The laboratory has
also been working with the Environmental Technology
Center (ETC) and the United States Air Force Center for
Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) to establish a satel-
lite laboratory at the Massachusetts Military reservation
(MMR) to perform analysis of the routine monitoring of
the MMR groundwater plumes.
III. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR
In the wake of the highly successful Septic System
Repair Program (SSRP), the Department of Health and
the Environment began implementation of the Commu-
nity Septic Management Program on behalf of various
Cape communities. This program, aimed at upgrading
failed septic systems in environmentally sensitive areas,
was made possible by the enactment of the Open Space
Bond Bill of 1996. This law appropriated $30 million to
the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to as-
sist qualified homeowners in defraying the cost of com-
plying with Title 5 regulations. DEP, in turn, used this ap-
propriation to fund loans through the Massachusetts
Water Pollution Abatement Trust (Trust). Towns through-
out the Commonwealth can initially borrow $200,000 from
the Trust for local septic system repair purposes. One
primary difference between the SSRP (which is no longer
existence) and the CSMP is that the former program
provided towns with a one-time grant of $90,000 while
the latter program was developed as a permanent revolv-
ing fund from which towns can borrow at a 0% interest
rate.
To date six towns on Cape Cod have contracted
with Barnstable County for the administration of this pro-
gram on their behalf. Six other towns expressed an inter-
est in this program and are expected to request County
assistance in the near future. Program administration
costs are covered by a grant of up to $20,000 given to
each town by DEP. The program funds are loaned to own-
ers of 1-4 unit residential dwellings with a 5% interest
rate and cover all costs associated with a Title 5 upgrade.
Homeowners can opt for repayment terms extending to
20 years. A betterment assessment secures each loan.
Notice of payment due is included on the property tax
bill. It is anticipated that 35-40 homeowners per town will
be able to take advantage of this popular assistance pro-
gram.
One unique aspect of this program is that towns
can target select areas as highest priority for septic sys-
tem upgrades if they so choose. These areas might in-
clude properties abutting fresh or salt -water resource ar-
eas that are prone to adverse effects from failed, sub-
standard or poorly sited septic systems. In many instances
towns are aware of these chronic problem spots but have
not been able to offer the property owners a financial in-
centive to upgrade what might be a marginally functional
system. This program offers the homeowner the oppor-
tunity to take part in this low interest loan program with
repayment terms flexible enough for most to make sep-
tic system repairs, regardless of the cost, an affordable
option. An existing state tax credit program also helps to
reduce the cost associated with Title 5 upgrades.
IV. CAPE COD REGIONAL TOBACCO
CONTROL PROGRAM
The Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program
(CCRTCP), is supported through a state a grant adminis-
tered by the Barnstable County Department of Health and
Environment (BCDHE). The CCRTCP is part of a state-
wide effort, under the Massachusetts Department of Pub-
lic Health (MDPH), to develop an educational and regula-
tory program to inform the public about the dangers of
tobacco and secondhand smoke and to eliminate youth
access to tobacco products. The grant enables four staff
members to provide residents of Cape Cod, Nantucket
and Wareham with information about the hazards of to-
bacco through community programs and by assisting
Boards of Health to develop policies to achieve a reduc-
tion in exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. Fund-
ing for CCRTCP was $215,272.44 for FY98, a 1.7% in-
crease from FY97. The additional funds ($3,688.74) were
granted to assist in the large number of cessation pro-
grams being provided by staff in the 17 towns. However,
the increase was not enough to meet the increasing costs
associated with other aspects of the program and staff
was reduced by one full time person on July 1, 1997,
reducing staff from five to four.
CCRTCP participated in many annual events in FY98
including the Barnstable County Fair, the Falmouth Road
Race Health Fair, the Dennis Craft Fair, Yarmouth Sea-
side Festival, Eastham's Windmill Weekend, Hyannis Fire
& Safety Weekend, the Massachusetts Municipal Asso-
ciation Trade Show, the Great American Smoke -Out,
World No Tobacco Day, and over a dozen other major
events across the region.
Various other activities for youth were sponsored
by CCRTCP during FY98 to raise children's awareness
about the dangers of tobacco and secondhand smoke.
Middle schools and high schools were offered the option
of using special guest speakers including: Bob Bigelow,
a former Celtics player who focuses on the dangers of
smokeless tobacco; Pam Laffin, a 26 year-old lung trans-
plant recipient who began smoking at the age of 10; and,
Bob Mehrman, former Boston radio broadcaster who lost
his larynx and broadcasting career to throat cancer. Many
of our schools take advantage of these free speakers and
children respond positively to the messages and life ex-
periences of these interesting individuals.
CCRTCP staff continues to offer, on a regular basis,
a smoking cessation program entitled, "No Butts About
It." The program is free of charge to all residents of Cape
Cod, Nantucket and Wareham. The program assists
smokers who are trying to quit while monitoring weight
gains and dealing with stress levels. The program is of-
fered in conjunction with other programs on Cape Cod to
provide alternatives to residents needing assistance when
trying to quit using tobacco of all types. During the past
twelve months, CCRTCP has had over 140 participants
in their "No Butts About It Program."
Compliance checks were conducted on a regular
basis throughout our region. In conjunction with local
police departments and with the assistance of volunteer
teens (ages 14-17) staff conducts routine checks of to-
bacco retail establishments to test their compliance with
the law prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to mi-
nors. Of the 270 tobacco vendors checked, 87% were in
compliance with the law, while 13% sold illegally to a
minor. Ongoing compliance checks will be regularly
scheduled in the future, with particular focus on towns
not checked during the current fiscal year and those re-
tailers out of compliance multiple times.
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The Boards of Health on Cape Cod, Nantucket and
in Wareham continue to work on passing regulations to
protect children from easy access to tobacco products"
of all types and to protect all residents and workers from
the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) or
secondhand smoke. Regulations include removal of ciga-
rette vending machines, restrictions on self-service to-
bacco displays, elimination of the free distribution ofto-
bacco products, and the establishment of a local permit
process to sell tobacco.
Report of the
Cable Advisory Committee
In 1998, The Town of Yarmouth concluded its As-
certainment Process which is required prior to the nego-
tiation process for a renewal contract with our cable pro-
vider, MediaOne. The Ascertainment Process consisted
of the following components: a public hearing, a survey,
review of the existing contract and review of Public, Edu-
cational and Government (PEG) access in Yarmouth.
A summary of the Ascertainment Process follows:
Public Hearing
A public hearing was held on May 19, 1998. Ap-
proximately 25 people attended the hearing which was
facilitated by Cable Advisory Chairperson, Robert Horton.
General comments centered around the following issues:
1. Customer Service - poor response time to telephone calls
- poor (inaccurate) program listings in
the TV Guide
2. Billing Practices - charging for TV Guide without the
subscription being requested
3. Signal Quality - poor signal quality on the lower end
channels
- problem with co -channeling
4. Programming - poor programming choices
- ala carte programming choices were
suggested
- programming on Cape Cod should be
universal
- channels are duplicated - i.e. public
television
5. PEG Access - cable and C3TV service was fine
- a Cape -wide educational channel
should be added
- a Cape -wide educational channel
should not be added
- support for C3TV
6. Other - rates should be lowered
- competition should be introduced
- more technology choices are needed
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The public hearing concluded at 5:45 p.m. The
record remained open for two additional weeks to receive
additional comments.
Survey
During the months of June, July and August, a sur-
vey, which was developed by a subcommittee of the Cape
Cod Cable Consortium, was distributed to Yarmouth resi-
dents. The method used to distribute the survey was the
Water bills. 16,000 copies of the survey were supplied to
the Water Division for distribution. Of the 16,000, approxi-
mately 2,500 copies were returned. A summary of the
survey appears on the next page.
Contract Review and PEG Access
In addition to the Public Hearing and Survey, the
Town of Yarmouth reviewed its existing contract with
Media One for compliance during the ascertainment pro-
cess. Also, C3TV and the Dennis/Yarmouth Regional
School system were contacted to address the issues
surrounding Public and Educational Access.
In 1999, the Town of Yarmouth will request a pro-
posal from Media One for services to be provided over
the next contract period. After the proposal is received,
the negotiation process will commence. The final step
will be execution of the new contract by the Local Li-
censing Authority, the Board of Selectmen. The Cable
Advisory Committee expects to conclude this process
by the Summer of 1999.
The Cable Advisory Committee would like to ex-
tend its gratitude to its members that departed from the
Committee during 1998, Robert Horton, Chairperson,
Bruce Millen and Richard Pitera.
Further, the Committee would like to thank Bibe
Schnitzer and all the volunteers who regularly attend board
and town meetings to videotape and broadcast the pro-
ceedings to our residents on Channel 19.
The Cable Advisory Committee meets as needed
at Town Hall. The liaison to the Committee is Joellen J.
Daley, Assistant Town Administrator.
Respectfully submitted,
Lawrence Carmerlengo
William Gallagher
Gerald Garnick
Jeff Peden
YARMOUTH MEDIA ONE SURVEY
10/06/1998
1. Do you have cable service in your Cape home? 'Yes 122791 96%
INo, don't want I 58 I 2%
2. Is your purchase of cable primarily for: Clear Reception
Variety 11574' 66% I 'Reg', programs
3. Do you have Internet access? Have now
4. Do you have a satellite dish? (Have now
5. Do you expect to get HDTV? 'Have now
6. What level of service do you have? (Basic
8. Interest in following type of programming:
IN/A, don't want 3 0%
IN/A, want 7 0% I
19361 81% I 'Local program 480 120% I
473 20% IBoston/NE 873 37% I
400 I17%I49%
w/in 24 242 10% 'Unlikelyw� n 5 yrsos 133 6% I 'Dont know 3951161
I 17%
25 I 1% I. lw/in 24 mos
lw/in 5 yrs
1 I 0% I lw/in 24 mos
'w/in 5 yrs
310 113% I'Expanded
Premium
49 2% Unlikely 11742
64 3% Dont know 452
61 I 3% I ' Unlikely1144
272 11% I 'Don't know I 841
1768 74% ' 'Pay PViiew l 32
206 9% I 'Dont know 21
More Same Less I More
a. Weather 323 14% I 11647 69% ' 84 I 4% I D. Community 359 15%
b. Shopping 19 1% I 373 16% 11450 61% I Ik. Local 587 25%
c. PayPerView 185 8% I I 726 30% I 824 35% I1. World 461 19%
d. Profl Sports 510 21% I 11036 44% 397 17% Im. Business 345 14%
e. Family/child re 467 20% 1041 44% ' 338 14% n. Medical 507 21%
f. Performing art I 778 33% I 989 142% I 190 8% o. General 520 22%
g. Music video 242 10% 963 140% ' 610 26% p. Science 672 28%
h. Religious 164 7% 954 140% I I 714 3Q% Iq. House 678 28%
9. Rate overall quality of MediaOne service:
Good ' Fair Poor
la. Signal quality 1449 61% I 665 28% I I 103 4%
lb. Reliability 1573 66% ' 528 22% I 56 2% ,
lc. Prog choice 845 35% 11041 44% I 273 11%
Id. Bill accuracy 1614 68% ' 483 20% I 66 3%
10. Level of interest:
High
la. Public access 1218 51%
lb. Educational 238 10%
lc. Government 355 15%
Mod None
' 220 9% ' 1620 26%
1039 44% I ' 781 33%
1279 54% I 454 19%
73%
19%
48%
35%
1%
1%
Same Less
1361 57% 166 7%
1379 58% 57 2%
1502 63% I ' 59 2%
1362 57% 213 9%
1186 150% 236 10%
1274 154% [ 177 7%
1057 I 44% ' 185 8%
1136 I 48% I I _178 7%
Good Fair
e. Response 1189 50% 412 17%
f. Convenience 1624 68% 283 12%
g..Ans promptly 1201 50% 442 19%
h. Prob handled 1192 50% 418 18%
Id. Congress
le. CCCC
High
443
281
19%
12%
Mod
1136
1002
48%
42%
Poor
74 3%
38 2%
126 5%
78 . 3%
None
518 22%
779 33%
11. Should PA help educate people to dev programs? 'Yes: I 859 • 36% I INo: I 320 113% I 'Don't know' 929 139% I
12. How much of bill should be operation fee?
None . .25 F-.50 .75
a. Public Access 770 32% I 462 19% I 1268 11% 27 I 1% I
b. Town educat.903 38% I 415 17% I I 192 8% 20 I 1% I
c. Town govt. I 878 37% ' 440 18% I I 196 8% I 21 I 1% I
13. Residence is: Year round 1620 I 68% I 'Seasonal I 696 ' 29% I
1.00
108 5%
81 3%
78 3%
14. Continue seasonal rate? lYes 1176 149% I INo 1225 I 9% I 'Don't know' 788 133% I
15. Senior discount? 'Yes ' 1940 181 % I INo I. 200 I 8% I 'Don't know I 159 I 7% I
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Report of the Cape Cod Regional
Technical High School District
The Commission on Technical and Career Institu-
tions, past of the New England Association of, Schools
and Colleges, Inc., conducted a five year focus visit this
past year at the school and voted to continue accredita-
tion for our school. The Commission noted, during its
deliberations, the following commendations: a) the fac-
ulty and staff have done an outstanding job in carrying
forward the recommendations of its decennial visiting
team of November 2-5, 1992; b) the completion of a ma-
jor effort that resulted in the relocation of the school's
media center and the enclosure of various academic
classroom areas; c) the communities that support the
school should be commended for their continuing inter-
est in the school and for providing the necessary finan-
cial support to provide the services needed by its stu-
dents and the area's business/industrial community; d)
88% of the Commission's recommendation have been
addressed or are in progress; e) and the school prepared
an excellent focus visit report. We also underwent a pro-
gram review audit from the Department of Education and
received a favorable review from them. Copies of both of
these reports are on file in the Superintendent -Director's
office and copies will be available for anyone who wishes.
We have started to update our Technology program
within the school. Our facility was cabled over the sum-
mer for Internet access. Two computer labs were reno-
vated, our computer remediation lab was finalized and
our computer applications lab was revamped.
We are initiating a new Hospitality Program for the
coming year which will benefit the industry on Cape Cod.
We had an Advisory Committee made up of the repre-
sentatives from the following businesses: Radisson Inn,
Tara Hyannis Hotel, Cape Cod Community College, Cape
Codder Hotel, Ocean Edge Resort, Dan'l Webster -Hearth
and Kettle, and Schools to Careers Partnership, help us
with this program. Also, as an addition to our Business
Technology program this year, we are initiating a program
with one of our local banks, Cape Cod Five. They will
open a branch right here at school where students will
work as part of their training.
Again we extend our gratitude to the members of
the communities in our district who have afforded us the
opportunity to be of service. Several major projects were
completed for district towns saving the taxpayers many
thousands of dollars. We were privileged to serve a mul-
titude of district residents by providing services in Culi-
nary Arts, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing,
Marine Mechanics, Masonry, Auto Technology, Auto Col-
lision Technology, Horticulture, Graphic Arts, Heating/
Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Electronics, and Welding,
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enabling our students to refine their skills while instilling
pride in their accomplishments which is the ultimate goal
of vocational technical education. Additionally, we main-
tain an excellent co-operative program with local busi-
nesses.
As is our usual practice, we have had a very busy
summer here at school. We have had a very successful
program for fifth, 'sixth and seventh graders, which are
student members of our district. We have had college
programs being offered here, the JTEC Summer Program,
Quilt Show, the Brewster Whitecaps, soccer camps, Pop
Warner Football, adult programs; Certified Nurse's Aide
Programs, and the summer camp program for the Lower
Cape schools (both in remediation and enrichment pro-
grams).
Our Community Education and Training Program
developed and managed funds derived from grants, tu-
ition and fees, which were expended in services, equip-
ment and resources for the students of Cape Cod Tech
and the youth and adult members of our sending towns.
Cape Cod Tech has the distinction of being one of only
seven Technical Academic Assessment Centers in Mas-
sachusetts offering services to students and adults in all
public and private schools and agencies in Southeastern
Massachusetts. This includes comprehensive vocational
and academic assessments, learning style profiles, and
academic and vocational instructional strategies. Cape
Cod Tech is also involved in a School -to Careers Partner-
ship for Cape Cod and the Islands.
Two students from our Auto Technology program
participated in a team event of the Massachusetts Auto
Dealer's Technology competition in Boston. They bested
all other teams in the state. They were awarded first place
honors and prizes. A third student, a junior, received a
first place award in the underclassmen division's individual
category.
We have increased our academic course work in
English, science, math and foreign languages. Consider-
able time has been spent changing our curriculum to meet
the Department of Education's State Curriculum Frame-
works.
On behalf of the School Committee, our twenty-third
graduating class, and the students, faculty and staff of
Cape Cod Tech, we thank you for your support of voca-
tional technical education.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Farson
Francis P. Kidwell
Current School Committee Members
from the Town of Yarmouth
Report of the
Yarmouth Cultural Council
Background
The Cultural Council of the Town of Yarmouth (YCC)
is •a local arm of the Massachusetts Cultural Council
(MCC), a state agency established by law (CH 982) in
1990, with amendments to the regulations legislated in
1996. Both the YCC and the MCC operate under the regu-
lations of the law. The MCC; as a state agency, is funded
by state appropriation; by the National Endowment for
the Arts; and by other private donations.
• The YCC is a local volunteer board whose mem-
bers are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and which
operates under the aegis of the Selectmen, as well as the
regulations and policies of the MCC. Annually, the
Yarmouth Councilis awarded a grant by MCC for the
purpose of re -granting funds- to applicants for local
projects in the arts, the humanities, and the interpretive
sciences which will contribute to the cultural growth of
Yarmouth. The amount of monies awarded annually to
the YCC is determined by a localaidformula.
Funded Projects, FY'98
PASS projects provided theatre tickets to middle
and elementary school children to attend performances
at the Zeiterion Theatre and the Harwich Junior Theatre.
PASS projects are co -curricular in substance and evalu-
ation by both school personnel -and theatre staff is re-
quired by the Council. Arts projects included both the
school based programs and programs for the larger com-
munity. Mark Horvath continued his archeological project
under funding for interpretive science.
Funded Projects, FY'99
,.On November 18, 1998, the Yarmouth Cultural
Council voted to fund fourteen of the thirty one propos-
als submitted to the Council by the deadline of October
15, 1998. These funded projects cross broad community
interests. Programs for the schools will further the Arts in
Education mandate of the State Department of Educa-
tion.
Community programs include, among others, Mu-
sic for Seniors; An adaptation of a 17th century drama;
Concerts at Summer Festival; an internship program for
the Cape Explorer Troop; a poetry festival; Historical So-
ciety of Old Yarmouth; et alia.
Yarmouth Artists' Exhibit '98
In August of 1998, The Yarmouth Cultural Council
mounted a Yarmouth Artistsi Exhibit at the Gallery at C3TV.
The juried exhibit was an excellent one both in quality
and in quantity. Further information on the Exhibit is avail-
able from the Council.
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Note: The Yarmouth Cultural Council is seeking
committed, task oriented Yarmouth citizens for mem-
bership on the Council. There is much to do.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne M. Ford, Council Chair
Report of the
Handicapped Affairs Commission
The Handicapped Affairs Commission is commit-
ted towards providing all persons living, working, and vis-
iting the Town of Yarmouth the opportunities for
accessability to services, locations, and everyday enjoy-
ment of our community.
The Commission's focus for this year has been to
work with Yarmouth Police Officer Christopher Kent to
monitor Handicapped Parking and ticket offenders. This
program has also been used to educate members of the
business community in proper designation of parking
spaces.
Our goals for this year are:
• Identify homes with handicapped that rely on
auxiliary generators so that they take priority in
emergency situations.
• Get our computer system on-line so that we can
communicate via e-mail.
Contact a Sign Language Interpreter to serve at
Town Meeting.
The Commission meets on the Third Thursdays at
3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Manwaring, Co-Chair/Secretary
Linda Simon, Co -Chair
James Erickson, Treasurer
Mary Collard
Paul Hartshorn, Sr.
Lillian Morris
Paul Wakem
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Report of the
Yarmouth Housing Authority
The Yarmouth Housing Authority is committed to
ensuring safe, decent and affordable housing for the citi-
zens of Yarmouth and the Commonwealth. The YHA shall
strive to create opportunities for residents' self sufficiency
and economic independence, and assure fiscal integrity
by all program participants. The effectiveness of these
endeavors will be enhanced by dedication to efficient
program management and collaborations with residents,
community service providers, and government leaders.
Catherine Bowmar is the new Executive Director,
who brings legislative experience in housing issues to the
job through her prior employer for many years, by Cape
and Islands State Senator Henri Reuschenbach. Ms.
Bowmar also has a Master's Degree in Public Adminis-
tration from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. The
Authority was organized at its Annual Meeting of May 1998
as follows:
Name Title
David L. Hautanen Chairman
Jeanne Bullock Vice Chairman
Gwendolyn Gilbert Treasurer
Robert Pike Asst. Treasurer
David Kellogg Member at large
Term Expires
April 2002
April 2001
May 2003
April 1999
April 2003
The Yarmouth Housing Authority (YHA) has estab-
lished an efficient and competent track record with re-
gards to the administration of its various housing pro-
grams. YHA has been operating low income subsidized
housing programs since 1962, when Long Pond Plaza,
was built, providing 40 units of elderly housing for the
community. Since then, YHA has increased its housing
programs to include both state and federal rental assis-
tance programs for the low income, chiefly the Massa-
chusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) and the Sec-
tion 8 Program. In addition, YHA provides 8 units of Spe-
cial Needs Housing (Ch. 689) at Visions, a home for preg-
nant teens and young mothers at risk. Yarmouth Housing
Authority administers nearly 300 housing units.
In the past year, the Yarmouth Housing Authority
built an addition to its office building, in order to return
community space to the tenants of Long Pond Plaza.
Thanks to the generosity of the Town of Yarmouth, con-
struction is currently underway to make the laundry room
and restroom facilities at Long Pond Plaza handicapped
accessible. The Authority also joined the 20th Century by
going on-line this year, and may be reached at
yarhousing@capecod.net. This was necessary in order
to meet the newly crafted Federal Reporting Guidelines.
While there was no housing development for the
Authority in 1998, it is a top priority for the Authority in
1999. Funding for housing development is scarce, but
Ms. Bowmar is optimistic that funding may be obtained
through a variety of public and private sources, and pos-
sibly channeled through the Authority's new non-profit
organization, which is currently pending tax-exempt sta-
tus. A Housing Survey conducted by the Yarmouth Coun-
cil on Aging identified affordable housing as one of the
biggest needs for the elderly today. Efforts are underway
to construct a second development for the elderly/dis-
abled on Authority owned land located next to the
Yarmouth Senior Center. This project was approved, but
derailed by lack of state funding earlier this decade.
The Board of Commissioners and staff are to be
commended for their diligence in this difficult year of tran-
sition between Executive Directors. Long time Executive
Director Marilyn Tanner retired due to health reasons. All
wish her well. Each Commissioner deserves high praise
for their ongoing support and enthusiasm for the
Authority's mission. The transition would have failed with-
out the selfless dedication, knowledge and endless good
humor of Administrative Assistant Lois Steele. Leased
Housing Director Lynn Walsh and Accounts Clerk
Jacqueline Caldwell have been the foundations that the
tenants and the office depend on. And what would any-
one do without Ralph Lovejoy, the one who keeps all the
wheels turning at Long Pond Plaza. Thank you all for your
warm welcome!
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Bowmar
Executive Director
Report of the
Tony Kent Arena
The Tony Kent Arena celebrated its tenth anniver-
sary on January 5th, 1998 and we are now in our twelfth
year of being open to the public. Each week approximately
3,500 skaters, family members and friends visit the arena.
The arena offers programs for children of pre-school age
to senior citizens. Learn to Skate clinics (beginners to
advanced -tots to adults), Learn to Play Hockey clinics,
semi -private and private lessons, plus public skating for
everyone, are a few of the programs offered. We are al-
ways open to the public, whether to participate in a pro-
gram or just to observe. The public is always welcome.
The Tony Kent Arena is home for the Dennis
Yarmouth High School hockey team, the Yarmouth -Den-
nis Youth Hockey Association, and the Yarmouth Ice Club.
We are also pleased that the Cape Cod Waves girl's
hockey team and the Men's Senior Hockey League also
call Tony Kent Arena their home. The Trinity School also
skates at the arena six weeks in the winter, as do many
groups that rent the ice by the hour in the evening.
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The Tony Kent Arena is open year-round. The sum-
mer schedule offers many week-long evening hockey
camps, such as the Gary Dineen Hockey Camp, the New
England Edge and the International Hockey Academy, to
name a few. We also run a ten -week intensive figure skat-
ing camp, the Cape Cod Training and Performance Cen-
ter, directed by Evy and Mary Scotvold, who coached
Nancy Kerrigan and Paul Wylie. Paul has retired, but
Nancy still visits the arena occasionally. Skaters come
from all over the country and Europe to train with the
Scotvolds in the summer, many stay to train with them
year-round. At the end of August, the arena hosts the
Yarmouth Ice Club's Cranberry Open Competition, one
of the largest figure skating competitions in New. England.
The Tony Kent Arena is also proud to say that due
to a restructuring of our financing, we have been able to
pay off long, outstanding bills and are headed in a posi-
tive direction to ensure that the arena will be around for
many years to come for the enjoyment of everyone, young
and old.
The Tony Kent Arena is a non-profit corporation,
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service
Code and still relies heavily on fundraising and tax-de-
ductible donations to help fund the operation. Your sup-
port is appreciated. Please take the time to stop by and
visit the Tony Kent Arena. This is your rink.
Respectfully submitted,
Neal Holland
Town of Yarmouth Representative, Tony Kent Arena
Report of the
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board is an advisory board to the
Board of Selectmen. It is comprised of five members, one
of whom is appointed by the Finance Committee. The
Board's duties are to review and recommend the follow-
ing to the Board of Selectmen:
1. The establishment of policies, procedures and regula-
tions as it deems necessary for non-union personnel;
2. The appropriate content and format of all existing job
descriptions, as well as all new positions based on
job content;
3. Suggested changes in the Miscellaneous Compensa-
tion Schedule for seasonal positions; and
4. Other related duties as assigned by the Board of Se-
lectmen.
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The Personnel Board completed the following
projects during 1998. It should be noted that many of
these projects were discussed at more than one meet-
ing, as additional information was sometimes needed
before the board took action.
1. Ratified the position of Production Supervisor in the
Water Division.
2. Reviewed and updated the Personnel Policy Guide-
lines.
3. Created the position of Assistant Recreation Director.
4. Recommended the Division of the Town Clerk be in-
cluded in the Department of Community Services.
5. Reviewed the position of Director of Libraries and as-
signed it to a different grade. Created the position of
Assistant Director of Libraries.
6. Reviewed the position of Building Maintenance Spe-
cialist.
7. Reviewed the following positions in the Golf Division:
Greenskeeper - no action; Heavy Equipment Opera-
tor - renamed the position Turf equipment operator;
Mechanic - recommended the position be reassigned
the position to a different pay grade.
8. Created the position of Director of Municipal Inspec-
tions.
9. Amended the pay rates of the following positions on
the Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule: Civil De-
fense - Director and Assistant Director; Golf Division -
Greenskeeper and Golf Operations Assistant; Librar-
ies - Substitute Librarian; Natural Resources -
Harbormaster and Assistant Harbormaster; Parks -
Laborer; Police - Summer Reserve Officer; Recreation
- Coordinators, Lifeguards, Lifeguards - Extra Certifi-
cations, Water Safety Instructors; Water Division -
Meter Reader.
During 1998, the Personnel Board began adminis-
tering the new personnel classification system. The sys-
tem was developed as part of the Personnel Study which
was fully implemented in 1997.
The Personnel Board's budget will be expanded in
1999 to include funds for the continuation of the volun-
teer and employee recognition and appreciation programs
that were established in 1998.
The Personnel Board would like to thank Pamela
Barnes who serves as the Board's secretary. Ms. Barnes
is responsible for transcribing the minutes of the meet-
ings, and for forwarding information packets to the Board
members prior to the meetings.
The Personnel Board meets monthly or as needed
at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The public is invited to attend
the meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty -Jane Burkhardt, Chair
Paul Cahill
Richard Dee
Andrew Hillier
John Mullen
Report of the Recycling and
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
In 1998, the committee continued to monitor the
activities of the landfill closure and the construction of.
the new nine -hole golf course and recreation facilities.
These activities, for the most part, remained on schedule
in spite of some serious weather problems throughout
the year. The landfill was capped on schedule and the
golf course has had some delays due to weather and
other factors.
The drop off area has been configured to make it as
user friendly as possible. The traffic pattern provides an
easy access to all aspects of the facility. It has been cited
as an example for other solid waste facilities to follow.
RASWAC is working on obtaining additional press cover-
age to highlight this facility.
The new maintenance, storage and office building
was completed and is ready for occupancy approval by
the Building Inspector. This will provide much greater pro-
tection to the aquifer and greater efficiency in equipment
maintenance.
The Solid Waste Department has also initiated a
program of self -hauling recyclables to market to save on
transportation costs. An earlier attempt to purchase rail
cars for Town ownership, which would save hauling costs,
was not successful. The market for recycled materials is
at a low due to the depressed Asian economy, which is
the primary consumer of these recycled materials.
The Massachusetts Recycling Incentive Program
(MRIP) was again studied to determine if grants could be
obtained to benefit the disposal program. It was again
found that the cost of administering this program would
far outweigh the benefits it might incur. One opportunity
in the MRIP would be the establishment of a paint collec-
tion shed for the drop off of unused paint and subse-
quent reuse by others. Again, the cost of maintaining the
shed, training of personnel and eventual disposal of un -
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used paint were all negative factors. An in-depth study of
other such facilities on the Cape also led to the decision
not to establish such a service at this time.
The Recycling Report Card for the Town of Yarmouth
facility was published by the State Department of Envi-
ronmental Protection at 21 %, which compared unfavor-
ably with the 56% reported for 1997. A study of the infor-
mation given the D.E.P. showed the amount of recyclables
essentially unchanged but with different calculation meth-
odology and assumptions used by the D.E.P. One item
that changed reflected the amount of compost material
used in construction and filling of the new golf course,
which was not credited to recycling.
The D.E.P. has been very active in updating air emis-
sion standards and has placed standards on mercury
emissions far more restrictive than those of the EPA. As
such this will require significant new equipment costs by
our waste to energy provider at SEMASS. These costs
will have to be passed on to the users and could eventu-
ally double our cost of waste disposal. As a result,
RASWAC has been asked to study other options for han-
dling solid waste disposal such as curbside pick up, in-
creased sticker cost, fee based costs, and a Pay -As -You -
Throw (PAYT) system. The future focus of RASWAC will
be on this project.
James Carlaw, a long time member of RASWAC,
resigned in 1998 and his experience is sorely missed. Two
new members joined the committee. They are Robert
Dwyer and Andrew Miller; we look forward to their active
participation.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph R. Sarnosky, Chairman
Robert Dwyer
Peter Homer
Andrew Miller
George Morgenroth
Report of the
Scholarship Fun
Pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 712 of the.Massa-
chusetts General Laws, the Yarmouth Board of Select-
men created a Yarmouth Scholarship Fund to benefit
college -bound Yarmouth students.
Funds were raised from the following sources:
The Green Company $ 7,500
The Davenport Company $ 1,000
as well as over 450 residents and taxpayers. We would
like to thank everyone for their generous contributions.
Applications are completed by any college -bound
Yarmouth student who is in need of financial assistance.
These applications are reviewed by the five -member
Scholarship Fund Committee which screens the applica-
tions for financial need, academic achievement, involve-
ment in school/community activities; and any other fac-
tors deemed relevant by the Committee.
The Committee selected the following Yarmouth
residents for scholarship in 1998:
Yarmouth
d Committee
S300 recipients: Susan Peterson, Jacqueline Hall,
Jessica Mutchier, Jacqueline Cook, Roberta Tambascia'.
$ 500 recipients: Jennifer Crimaldi, Jesse Hagopian,
James Martin, Stephen Whynott, Damian Pareseau, Kai
Raiskio, Sara Willett, Christopher Levins, Kevin McGuire,
Rachael Pendleton, Wesley Allanbrook, Audrey Redfield,
Kristin Scott, Kristin Shaughnessy, Geoffrey Allanbrook.
$ 750 recipients: Trevor Agnitti, Amber Fernandez.
$ 1,000 recipients: Patrick Donegan, Bianca Moruzzi,
Hillary Nixon, Bryan Culp, Addie Shaw, Lindsay Philbrick,
Sarah Wilson, Kurt Svoboda, Deirdre Brenner, Lynne
Strobl, Kieran Brenner, David Svoboda.
$ 1,250 recipient: Katherine Philla.
$ 1,500 recipients: Laura Callahan, Zack Stoecker -
Sylvia, Jessica Mclsaac.
$ 1,800 recipients: Jessica Murphy, Kristin Wilson.
Respectfully submitted,
Yarmouth Scholarship Committee
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Report of the Dennis -Yarmouth.
Regional School District
. For The Year Ending December 31, 1998
Committee Members Term Expires
Bradford Egan, Chairperson 1999
Agnes Chatelain, Vice -Chairperson 2001
E. Suzanne McAuliffe, Treasurer 1999
Dorothy C. Bell, Secretary 2000
Carol McGuire 2000
Carolyn Young 1999
Sharon Wimer 2001
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey, Superintendent of Schools
Donald D. Johnson, Director of Fiscal Affairs
Dr. David W. Crellin, Director of Instruction
J. Peter Regan, Director of Special Services
Joanne S. Lee, Coordinator of Food Services
Kathleen Schrock, Technology Dept. Head
Georgiana Olwell, Adult Education Dept. Head
Judith Egan, Administrative Intern
Administrative Office Staff
Greta G. Matthew, Admin. Asst. to the Superintendent/
Secretary to School Committee
Susan K. Finnemore, Administrative Assistant
Janice I. Butler, Secretary to Director of Instruction
Maureen Lorino, Secretary to Director of
Special Services
Joan Harvey, Secretary to Director of Fiscal Affairs
Carole J. Martino, Asst. Treasurer/Accts. Receivable
Joyce Proudfoot, Bookkeeper
Beverly J. Haley, Benefits Mgmt. Secretary
Kathy Anagnos, Payroll Clerk
Yvonne E. Malloy, Secretary/Receptionist
Durrie M. Hammond, Accts. Payable Clerk
Anna Toppin, Food Service Bookkeeper
Nina Meyer, Computer Aide
Loss of Personnel - (Due to Retirement).
George "Ray" Palmer, Teacher,
M.E. Small Elementary School 33 years
Janice M. Dauphinais, Secretary, District 31 years
Philip A. LaRoche, Teacher,
D -Y Regional High School 28 years
Norma B. Avellar, Teacher,
Mattacheese Middle School 27 years
Stephen R. Marry, Jr., Teacher,
Mattacheese Middle School 27 years
Bonnie Brewer Serijan, Librarian,
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School 25 years
Charles T. Orloff, Principal,
Mattacheese Middle School 24 years
Carolyn S. Kelley, Secretary,
Director of Special Services 21 years
Aline C. Johnson, Teacher,
D -Y Regional High School 17 years
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Jean A. Weeks, Teacher Aide,
Mattacheese Middle School 14 years
David Abrahamson, Custodian, District 15 years
Cindy M. Boffoli, Sec./Receptionist,
MacArthur Elementary School 12 years
Edwin Parslow, Jr., Custodian, District 12 years
Ronald D. Pierce, Custodian,
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School 11 years
Elaine M. deMers, Teacher,
D -Y Regional High School 10 years
George H. Park, Custodian,
Mattacheese Middle School 10 years
Report of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District
Committee
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School district ex-
perienced another successful year in 1998-1999. Our
schools educated approximately 4,500 students kinder-
garten through grade 12, and provided early childhood
services to an additional 100 children. The District oper-
ated four elementary schools in Yarmouth and one in
Dennis, a middle school in each of Dennis and Yarmouth,
and a Regional High School.
The school system continues to face many aca-
demic and economic challenges. With the hard work of
students, teachers and staff, and the support of our com-
munity, we are systematically addressing the challenges
before us. The ultimate goal is to improve the education
of all of our students in the most economically efficient
means possible. Our failure or success in this endeavor
will, I believe, ultimately be reflected in the character of
our community.
Dennis and Yarmouth school system expenses are
substantial. They are however, well within cost per stu-
dent averages schools and towns throughout Massachu-
setts are experiencing. While we may all wish the mis-
sion of adequately preparing future generations were less
expensive, towns and districts across the state are fac-
ing the same economic reality. Education is evolving in
response to the rapidly changing social and economic
environment in which we live. The original one room school
house where reading and math were taught in a single
classroom has, out of necessity, evolved into a compre-
hensive system involving reading, math, complex sci-
ences, language arts, health, computer literacy, special
needs services, as well as services addressing many
medical and social disabilities. Social change and state
and federal mandates have expanded the role and re-
sponsibilities of the_schools well beyond the one room
school house, or even what we may recall as students
some years back. We have a moral, if not legal responsi-
bility, to prepare our children to compete in the world in
which we live.
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District is
funded by approximately 22 percent Massachusetts state
aid, 75 percent local property taxes and three percent
fees and other. Members of your school committee; along
with our Selectmen, continue to press for a revision of
the state funding formula which would bring more equi-
table levels of state funding to Dennis and Yarmouth. We
have direct participation in Residents Advocating Gov-
ernmental Equity ("Rage") and are hopeful, but not opti-
mistic that some relief may be obtained in the future.
In accordance with Massachusetts Education Re-
form legislation adopted in 1993, the State Board of Edu-
cation has been developing academic frameworks for all
primary subject areas. Since that time one of our main
goals has been to align Dennis -Yarmouth academic cur-
riculum with state mandated frameworks. These frame-
works define the substance and sequence of material
(curriculum), grade by grade. The D -Y District has been
diligently writing and/or purchasing curriculum, textbooks
and materials in an effort to comply with the mandated
frameworks. In 1998, the first MCAS (Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment System) tests were admin-
istered statewide to grades 4, 8 and 10. These tests are
intended to assist in student assessment, as well as mea-
sure how well a school system curriculum is aligned with
the state frameworks.
We are pleased to note that in this first round of
testing, D -Y grades 8 and 10 outperformed state aver-
ages. Grade 4 results were slightly below. While encour-
aged by the first year performance, we have much to do
and are strongly focused on improving results over the
next several years. Beginning with the class of 2003 all
high school seniors will have to pass the grade 10 MCAS
test in order to receive a high school diploma. While the
burden of responsibility lies with the individual students
to master the academic materials, as a community we
must ensure that we have provided our children with ad-
equate and appropriate tools to succeed—aligned cur-
riculum, appropriately prepared teachers, and current text
resources.
In fiscal 2000 D -Y school budget attempts to meet
this obligation in a fiscally responsible manner. While not
addressing optimum academic resources or building
maintenance needs, it is a reasonable balance and re-
sponsible response to the taxpayers and schools of our
towns.
In closing, I would like to thank the teachers and
staff in the Dennis -Yarmouth school system for their dedi-
cation to our students, the many school volunteers for
their time and effort, and the school administration for
their guidance. Special thanks to Yarmouth Selectman
Herb Schnitzer and Finance Committee members Jim
Collins (Yarmouth) and Don Trepte (Dennis) for their com-
ments, suggestions and many long evenings spent at our
meetings, as well as the Yarmouth and Dennis Select-
men for our joint commitment to improved cooperation
and communication. With all of your help and support of
our communities we look forward with great hope to the
year 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Bradford. P. Egan
Chairman
Report of Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey,
Superintendent of Schools
Enrollments for 1998-1999 are 77 fewer than they
were a year ago. Dennis is down by 52 students and
Yarmouth is down by 25 students. We look to increased
growth, but enrollment projecting is quite different these
days given the indefinite aspects of school choice, char-
ter schools and private schools.
In the Fall of 1997 we welcomed two new school
administrators to our staff. Emily Mezzetti of Barnstable,
formerly the assistant principal of the Wing School in
Sandwich, became principal of Mattacheese Middle
School, replacing Charles Orloff who retired after many
years in the position. We will miss his presence, but are
confident that Ms. Mezzetti will be a most effective school
leader. Additionally, a new part-time assistant principal
has been employed at Mattacheese. He is Herbert Donlan
of East Dennis, formerly a principal and school superin-
tendent in New York State.
The district continues to be affected by the Massa-
chusetts Education Reform Act of 1993. This year our
students in grades 4, 8 and 11 were tested by rigorous
state tests in English/Language, Arts, Math and Science
& Technology. We scored above the state averages in
these tests and will continue developing our curriculum
and re-training teachers, so that efforts will reflect the
curriculum frameworks being promulgated by the state.
These are enormous steps forward for the children of the
Commonwealth and the hard working teachers who are
charged with their formal education.
The impact of education reform, however, has also
been negative. We receive'less state aide because of the
terms of the law which hopes to "equalize" spending and
sends a greater proportion of funds to the poorer urban
districts. What is unfortunately neglected, is that the in-
come of the residents of Dennis and of Yarmouth are ex-
cluded, from analysis in the state definition of "commu-
nity wealth" which is based upon equalized valuation of
real estate. We continue to work with our state legislative
delegation to correct this problem.
Improving community awareness of what the
schools do continues to be a priority, because voter and
parent involvement in the affairs of the schools is not high.
Toward that end we instituted a citizen's academy for
school and community, publish newsletters, and spon-
sor curriculum nights and visitation days. We use Chan-
nel 21 to cablecast all meetings of the school committee
and do a regular interview show on Channel 21 which
introduces members of the staff to the public. Any citizen
desiring more information about these initiatives should
check the Channel21 bulletin board or contact me at my
offices, 398-7605.
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The district maintains a web page on the Internet
which contains a great deal of information. Citizens are
invited to view it at http://www.dy-regional.k12.ma.us/
Report of David W. Crellin,
Director of Instruction
Last May, students in grades 4, 8, and 10 partici-
pated in the first administration of the Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Test. The
test covered the areas of English/language arts, math-
ematics and science/technology. It was unlike 'any previ-
ous testing battery in the state's history of public educa-
tion in three important ways: 1. The test was based on
state mandated "curriculum frameworks" which specify
what students are supposed to "know and be able to do"
in each area of learning. 2. The testproduced individual
student scores in addition to the district and state-wide
results rendered by other testing programs. 3. The test is
designed to have "high stakes" attached to it in the form.
of a requirement of passing on the grade ten test for high
school graduation. That requirement willbe imposed in
the spring of. 2001, when the present grade eight stu-
dents are in tenth grade.
The stated purpose of the test is to improve the
quality of education in the commonwealth by establish-
ing and enforcing high standards of achievement for all
students. The test has been hailed by interim Commis-
sioner of Education, David Driscoll, among others as be-
ing the most challenging and setting the highest expec-
tations
xpectations of any similar test in the country. As one conse-
quence of such demanding standards, large percentages
of students scored in the bottom two of the test four pro-
ficiency levels: Advanced, Proficient, Needs to Improve,
and Failing.
The public has been repeatedly admonished not to
draw inappropriate conclusions from the first round of
test scores. This administration of the test has been called
by authorities, a "test of the test" more than a test of
individual students, schools or districts. Any test of this
length and complexity—the grade four test was designed
to take fourteen hours to administer and the grades eight
and ten tests, seventeen hours—requiresseveral years -
of development to assure it measures what it is intended
to assess fairly and effectively.
The Department of Education did not publish test
results until November 1998, six months after the test's
administration. As a consequence, districts are only now
beginning the long process of interpreting the significance
of the scores for their curricula and their program of stu-
dent services.
Overall Dennis -Yarmouth's scores supported our
district's decisions about curricula and its approaches to
supporting students with special needs. Students. com-
pared
more favorably with state averages at each increas-
ing grade level. By the tenth grade, significantly greater .
percentages of our students scored in the proficient and.
advanced categories than did those. statewide in both
English/language. arts and mathematics, and a modestly
greaterpercentage did so in science/technology. Never-
theless, the test results leave us, as they do every other
districtin the state, withthe task of examining every as-
pect of our curriculum and program to find areas for im-
provement. That work has already begun in earnest and
will continue for as long as the test is given.
. In addition to the subjects covered by the 1998 ad-
ministration,, the 1999 test will -include history/social sci-
ence for grade eight and ten. The spring 2000 test will
add history/social science at grade four and foreign lan-
guage at grade ten. Those additions will, of course, bring
with them the requirements of further adjustments in our
program of studies and graduation requirements.
Report of J. Peter Regan,
Director of Special Services
The greatest concern of the Special Services De-
partment this year is the growing number of students be-
ing referred for outside placements. An outside place-
ment becomes necessary when a special education team
determines there is no appropriate in house educational
program for a student. Creating a new program is not
advisable due to the new hires required and the tendency
for these positions to become permanent. An. outside
placement in most cases averages less than two years.
Staff on the other hand, seem to be a more permanent
financial liability.
The number of outside placements expanded dur-
ing the latter part of the 1998 fiscal year and continues to
grow entering FY99. There are presently 557 students
enrolled in special education. programs. This is 12 per-
centof our .total school population, which is a 1% in-
crease over last year. There are currently 31 students in
some form of outside placement. This is 6% of our iden-
tified special education population. Although these per-
centages remain healthy when compared to similar school
districts, the upward trend, is bothersome. The average
cost for placing a student in a day program ranges from
$18,000 to $22,000 per year. A residential program, where
the cost is shared with a social service agency can cost
the district between $35,000 and $50,000 per year.
Within the total of 31 outside placements there are
13 students in day programs. These students are ado-
lescents who are diagnosed as emotionally disturbed. We
have ten students placed with the Cape Cod Collabora-
tive. Some of these are 3-5 year olds who suffer from
significant developmental delays, or are diagnosed as
autistic. Other students are diagnosed with Spina Bifida,
Prader -Willie Syndrome, Down Syndrome, obsessive
compulsive disorder, asperges syndrome, as well as stu-
dents who are profoundly deaf, or are in pediatric nurs-
ing homes.
The impact of these placements is particularly se-
vere this year. There is no clear explanation for the in -
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crease. Some cases are the result of DSS foster homes
being established in our area. Students in the custody of
the Department of Social Services placed in foster homes,
or in residential settings, often become our responsibil-
ity.
We are evaluating the inclusionary practices of our
two middle schools, Mattacheese and Wixon. This inde-
pendent evaluation is funded through a special educa-
tion grant. Special education students must be directly
involved with the State required curriculum if they are to
pass future MCAS tests. This means we should not pull
special education students out of regular class unless
absolutely necessary. All special education students ex-
cept those seriously intellectually impaired, took the
MCAS in the spring of 1998.
As always we welcome questions about this report
and about our programs. Please call the special educa-
tion office at 398-7624.
Report of Donald D. Johnson,
Director of Fiscal Affairs
In the spring of 1996, the district and towns ap-
proved a $2,250,000 bond that included forty-three bond
improvement projects. 1998 marked the completion of
more than half of those projects.
One major improvement was to link all the schools
into a wide area network using telephone company trunk
lines. While cabling already existed in the high school and
the Station Avenue School, it was necessary to install
cables in six more schools: the Ezra H. Baker School, the
Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School, the Mattacheese
Middle School, the Marguerite E. Small School, the John
Simpkins School and the Laurence C. MacArthur School.
Those same schools also had electrical wiring improve-
ments done. All this was done during the spring and sum-
mer of 1998. These efforts provide every classroom and
office with computer cabling and additional electrical
outlets. This network should provide better communica-
tions between staff and students, as well as worldwide
access through the Internet. In addition, Baker, Simpkins
and MacArthur schools received major upgrades in the
basic electrical service provided to the buildings.
The Laurence C. MacArthur School was the benefi-
ciary of many improvements. We removed asbestos from
the boiler room and installed new boilers with dual fuel
burners. The construction of an addition that houses an
elevator has made all levels of this building handicapped
accessible. In addition, new emergency electrical gen-
erators were installed at the Laurence C. MacArthur
School and the John Simpkins School.
The district has other building improvement projects
underway. We are now planning and preparing specifica-
tions for technology wiring upgrade for the high school.
We are also currently working on plans for an upgrade of
the fire detection systems at the Baker and Small Schools;
high school emergency generator replacement; and re-
placement of windows, doors and siding at the M.E. Small
School.
Significant purchasing contracts completed this past
year, include five-year contracts with the following com-
panies. George L. Malone, CPA, PC will provide auditing
services for the district, and IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
will provide photocopier services. Cape Cod Bank and
Trust Company will provide banking services and,Brown-
ing & Ferris Industries, Inc. will provide rubbish disposal
services.
With the assistance of William Elkins, the district
disposed bf all the excess industrial arts equipment. This
process created much needed classroom space in the
high school, and both middle schools while also provid-
ing the district with cash for the unused equipment.
A reorganization and expansion of the district build-
ing maintenance personnel added a licensed plumber and
an electrician to the district staff. This will give the district
the ability to perform important preventive maintenance
services and building improvements at substantially re-
duced costs and in a more timely fashion.
In the coming year, the business office and related
support staff will be working on balancing the fiscal year
1999 budget and preparing for the fiscal year 2000. We
will be investigating more cost-effective ways of purchas-
ing electricity and natural gas. Revising the long-range
capital and building plan is also on the agenda for 1999.
I would like to express my appreciation to all the
business management team members who have worked
to support and improve district operations and facilities
in 1998. Many significant improvements were completed.
Report of Joanne S. Lee,
Food Service Coordinator
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District's
Food Service program yielded a 3.1 % profit during 1997-
1998 school year. Over-all production increased by .5
meals per man-hour. A Ia carte sales increased by
$21,969, of which $20,996 was at the high school. The
high school participation was up 3.6% from the previous
year. This was due to a greatly expanded a Ia carte menu
that includes deli sandwiches, sandwich warps, assorted
salads and desserts, and many new hot entrees.
The program served an average of 2,698 lunches
per day with an average yearly participation of 62.5%, up
2% from the previous year. The breakfast program in-
creased from a daily overage of 240 to 258 breakfasts
served.
The lunch prices remained the same: $1.30 for el-
ementary school lunches, $1.40 for middle school
lunches, $1.50 for high school lunches. The number of
students eligible for free or reduced lunch as of Novem-
ber 1998 was 1116. That figure represents 26.6% of the
entire enrollment.
Payroll made up 42.3% of the food service budget
for fiscal year 1998 while food purchases accounted for
39.8%. USDA commodities provided for 3.1 % of the food
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budget and 8.6% went to paper and cleaning supplies.
The remaining 6.2% were made up of maintenance. and
equipment repairs and other miscellaneous costs. The
food service programcontinued the practice of reimburs-
ing the general fund for a portion of its fringe benefits by
transferring $25,000 to the general fund.
The total amount for maintenance and replacement
of food service equipment was $44,012. Capital expen-
ditures included $3,995 for a new freezer at the John
Simpkins School and $5,395 for a new oven at the
MacArthur School.
We are looking forward to another good year in 1998-
99 and wish to express our appreciation to the staff, chil-
dren, and parents for their support this past year.
Report of Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.,
Principal, Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional High School
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School enroll-
ment is 1156 for the school year 1998-99 and is projected
to increase next year. During 1998, our students contin-
ued to enjoy academic success. Eighty-one percent of
the senior class planned to enter college: fifty-nine .per-
cent to attend four year colleges or universities, 22 per-
cent two-year colleges; 1.5 percent intended to further
their education at other post -secondary school, 3.3 per-
cent entered the military, 13 percent entered the work
force and 1.2 percent were undecided at graduation of
their future plans. The class of 1998 collectively received
more than $160,000 in scholarships at the annual schol-
arship ceremony held at the high school.
This year marked the first year of the Massachu-
setts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). The
class of 2000 sat down to take this 30 -hour test during
April of this year. Cited by school officials as one of the
most difficult tests in our nation, we were proud to have
scored above the state average in every category.
Students and faculty excelled in a variety of areas
both as individuals and groups. Art students represented
Dennis -Yarmouth in a variety of competition and exhib-
its. In the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Exhibit there were
two gold keys and two honorable mentions. At the Cape
Cod Art Association Student Exhibit, one student received
a scholarship and two others received honorable mention.
The marching band successfully performed both
locally and nationally. At the Eastern Marching Band Com-
petition in Wayne, NJ, D -Y placed third in the show. The
band received a Gold Medal (superior rating) at the new
England Scholastic Band Association winter percussion
championships. Individually, many band members re-
ceived commendations and highly coveted selections to
prestigious regional and statewide bands and ensembles.
Forty-six members were selected to the All -Cape Band
and two were selected to the Southeast District Band.
National Merit Commended Scholars Samantha
Fisher, Brian Lawlor and Emily White were among the
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50,000, highest scorers out of one million students who
took the 1997 PSAT/NMSQT. Megan Hoar received an
. award from the National Council of Teachers of English
for proficiency in writing. The Yarmouth Rotary began the
Rising Star student recognition program to spotlight a de-
serving D=Y student each month.
Various staff members and departments were rec-
ognized for their achievements in a variety of areas. Math-
ematics teacher Sheryl Lerner participated in a two-week
math -science -technology workshop at NASA's Goddard
Space Flight Center in Maryland. Earlier this year Ms.
Lerner was the recipient of a "Best Practice" award from
the Chevron Corporation.
Mr. James Coogan was named the Daughters of
the American Revolution Massachusetts History Teacher
of the Year. Kathleen Ryan, high school assistant princi-
- pal, was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the
Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Asso-
ciation. School science teachers Doug Crook and Owen
Graf were recipients of grants from the Education Foun-
dation for Dennis and Yarmouth. The science department
is the recipient of a $4,000 grant from the Bell -Atlantic
Collaborative.
Director of Health Education Bruce MacPherson was
selected to make a presentation on Media Literacy Edu-
cation at the International Reading Association's annual
conference in May. He and English Department Head Mary
Ellen Ackerman conducted a workshop for the 1998 In-
ternational Media Education Conference in Colorado
Springs at the end of June. MacPherson was inducted
into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches
Hall of Fame.
High school principal Patrick Schettini, has been
appointed to a six-year term on the Commission on Pub-
lic Secondary Schools of the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges. He was also appointed chair of
the Legislative Committee of the Massachusetts Second-
ary School Administrators' Association. High school sci-
ence teachers Owen Graf, Charles Costa, and Kevin
Baker, and students Kristin Wilson, Ted Marchildon and
Hillary Nixon presented at the annual Massachusetts
Association of Science Supervisors' Conference. High
school teacher Mary Ellen Ackerman has been appointed
a lead teacher in the Massachusetts Performance As-
sessment Program. High school teacher Debbie Roberts
has been appointed to the Massachusetts Department
of Education's World Language Assessment Committee.
Roberts was also appointed to a four-year term on the
Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Foreign Lan-
guage Association. She also presented a workshop en-
titled, Assessment for the 21st Century, at the 1998 Mas-
sachusetts Foreign Language Association state confer-
ence.
High school librarian Julia Johnson presented work-
shops on block scheduling and the library at the annual
meetings of the New England Educational Media Asso-
ciation and, the Massachusetts School Library Media As-
sociation. Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School Library
has become a member of the Southeastern Massachu-
setts Library System (SEMES). Membership in this orga-
nization provides our students with additional reference
sources and interlibrary loans. In addition, Ms. Johnson
is working with the librarians of the Towns of Dennis and
Yarmouth to provide additional library services to stu-
dents. One hundred and forty-five new Cape Libraries
Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS) cards were issued
to students during "Teen Read Week." The Town of
Yarmouth and D -Y High were successful in receiving a
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Informa-
tion Literacy Grant. This grant enabled the public library
to provide ninth grade students with additional library
resources and educational and instructional opportuni-
ties.
English teacher Jack Harrison was elected presi-
dent of the Massachusetts Council of Teachers of En-
glish. High school English teacher Mary Ellen Redmond
recently earned a spot on the Cape Cod Slam Poetry Team
and will be heading to Austin, Texas, for the national com-
petition. High school teachers Wayne Bergeron and Mary
Loebig received Environmental Merit Awards from the
Regional District of the Environmental Protection Agency
as a result of their work in protecting Cape Cod Bay and
monitoring the cleanup of Boston Harbor. They were two
of eleven people in new England chosen to receive this
honor.
D -Y sports teams won league championships in
Girls' Winter Track, Boys' Golf, Girls' Outdoor Track and
Girls' Cross Country. The Boys' Golf Team went on to
win the Spring State Championship for Division I. The D-
Y baseball, field hockey, and volleyball teams qualified
for state tournament play. The field hockey team was
awarded the league's sportsmanship award. Dennis -
Yarmouth Regional High School was awarded the Over-
all Sportsmanship Award by the league. Individually, Me-
lissa Sherman won the New England Outdoor 800 meter
Championship in track.
In all, the students, parents, faculty, staff, adminis-
tration and many others from our school community truly
work in the best interests of the young people of Dennis
and Yarmouth. Their caring and dedication contribute to
an environment which promotes learning, success, and
achievement.
Report of Emily A. Mezzetti,
Principal,
Mattacheese Middle School
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I sub-
mit my first annual report of the Mattacheese Middle
School. Mr. Orloff, the former principal, Ms. Childress,
the assistant principal, and the staff at Mattacheese
worked exceptionally hard to facilitate my transition into
my new position as principal.
The faculty at Mattacheese is exceptionally enthu-
siastic and extremely dedicated to the education of their
students. Their exemplary work ethic translates into out-
standing experiences for the children attending our
school.
Many of the initiatives we have worked on this year
were in place upon my arrival. We have continued and
strengthened these previously established goals. Three
new developments include a modified schedule with
longer academic blocks, a school -wide student govern-
ment, and the very positive addition of Dr. Herbert Donlan,
our part-time assistant principal.
Our schedule this year incorporates more time in
English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
The increase in time aligns us with the district and the
state, providing our students with more time on learning.
Teachers are enjoying the longer academic blocks, with
more time for projects and expanded lesson plans.
Supplementing our students' experiences in these sub-
jects, we have an outstanding team of Unified Art teach-
ers who offer our students exceptional experiences in two
and three dimensional art, foreign language, health edu-
cation, vocal and instrumental music, physical education,
and technology.
Our newly formed student government incorporates
a student representative from each of our thirty
homerooms, grades six through eight. The students re-
cently boxed over two thousand items donated in our
December food drive. We look forward to our represen-
tatives continuing to positively impact our school and our
community as members of our school-based government.
The addition of Dr. Donlan to our administrative team
allows us to better meet the needs of our diversified stu-
dent body and to work more closely with staff to con-
tinue to enhance our school community. We are delighted
that he is able to work with us on behalf of our students,
parents, and faculty.
Mattacheese students have done an exceptional job
continuing to contribute both to their school community
and the community at large. Their highly successful food
drive attests to the care and concern they feel for their
peers. The continuing Adopt -A -Grandparent program,
where eighth grade students "adopt" a senior from May-
flower Place, demonstrates their compassion and will-
ingness to serve their community at large. We are very
proud of their empathy, understanding, and their willing-
ness to volunteer to serve others in our community.
Keeping our students actively engaged in positive
activities after school enhances their sense of belonging,
contributes to their positive growth, and allows them to
share experiences beyond their already rich school cur-
riculum. We are immensely proud of our after school co -
curricular programs that we offer our students. Activities
include: three seasons of interscholastic athletics, a fee
based after school activities program, a Jazz Band and
Treble Choir, seven Odyssey of the Mind Teams coached
by parent volunteers, a Math Club, a Literary Magazine
Club, a Yearbook Club, a Ski Club, and a College Bound
Program in conjunction with Cape Cod Community Col -
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lege. We take extreme pride in our co -curricular programs,
and we continually look to increase our activities and our
level of student participation.
Our School Council co-chaired by Ms. Jan Butler,
with representative membership of staff, parents, and
community members, met three times this fall. Meeting
agendas focused on the administrative transition and
school opening, the FY 2000 budget, and our 1997-1998
school year MCAS scores for our grade eight students.
Our goals for the rest of the 1998-1999school year in-
clude revisiting our Mission Station and the development
of our annual School Improvement Plan for the 1999-2000
school year.
Our Parent Advisory Council, under the leadership
of co-chairs Ms. Sue Cornet and Ms. Judy Cash, meets
monthly to support our school community. Their annual
fundraiser, the Magazine Drive, was very successful this
year. The funds generated from this event go directly back
into our classrooms, as they finance numerous requests
to support various classroom and grade level initiatives.
Their annual book fair in November was well received by
students and staff, who appreciated their efforts in pro-
viding this service. The PAC also coordinates the sev-
enth and eighth grade dances and the sixth grade so-
cials. We greatly appreciate all of their efforts on behalf of
our school.
This fall the staff worked together to formulate our
school's FY 2000 budget proposal. The proposal included
several initiatives: an increased funding allocation to hire
a part-time foreign language teacher, new Spanish text-
books, new math textbooks for grades seven and eight,
and continued expansion of computer technology in our
classrooms.
We have several goals for the remainder of the
school year. Our School Council will revisit our Mission
Statement and develop our School Improvement Plan for
the 1999-2000 school year. Our Curriculum Team lead-
ers will work together with our staff to develop a proac-
tive plan to improve our students' MCAS scores. Two staff
subcommittees will work on our schedule for the 1999-
2000 school year and affective initiatives to encourage
our students.
We are having an outstanding year at Mattacheese
Middle School. The success of our students is predicated
on the exceptional collaboration of a highly dedicated
staff, positive parental involvement, and a school system
that is dedicated to our students' ongoing positive growth
through well thought out and developed educational ini-
tiatives.
I look forward to continuing our positive efforts at
Mattacheese. We are and will continue to work excep-
tionally well together to challenge the academic potential
and facilitate the affective growth of each of our individual
students through these important and influential years of
their young lives.
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Report of Patricia A. Fitzsimmons,
Principal,
Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School
As educational reform impacts on the Dennis -
Yarmouth School System, the Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle
School is presently educating 785 students in grades 4
through 8. Our professional staff consists of 56 full-time
professionals, a behavioral program aide, two general in-
structional aides, a speech language aide, a Title I aide,
three recess/lunch duty aides, two personal aides, and
an extremely competent and helpful secretarial and cus-
todial staff.
Our school population consists of 144 fourth grad-
ers with 7 classroom teachers, 160 fifth graders with 7
classroom teachers, 156 sixth graders with 7 teachers,
135 seventh graders with 6 teachers, 190 eighth graders
with 8 teachers. Our related arts staff is composed of
two art teachers, three music teachers, two world lan-
guage teachers, four physical education/health teachers
and one technology/computer teacher. Supporting our
community are a full-time psychologist, a nurse, a social
worker, and five special needs teachers, three Title I teach-
ers, a behavior specialist, a D.A.R.E. Officer, and a Den-
nis Police School Liaison Officer.
As we enter our fifth year of the Massachusetts
Educational Reform Act, increased emphasis has been
placed on curriculum implementation consistent with the
state mandated Curriculum Frameworks. In the spring of
1998, all fourth and eighth graders at the Wixon Middle
Schoolparticipated in the Massachusetts Curriculum As-
sessment Survey (MCAS). These assessment tests took
place over a three-week period and tested the curricu-
lum and the students in English/Language Arts, Math-
ematics, and Science and Technology. In early Decem-
ber, the Commissioner of Education, David Driscoll, pre-
sented the result to each school system in the Common-
wealth. With the exception of fourth grade Science & Tech-
nology, the Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School overall
achieved at or above the state average at both grade lev-
els. Specifically, the results are the following:
English/ Mathematics Science
Language Arts & Technology
4th grade 230 238 237
State Avg. 230 234 238
8th grade
State Avg.
239 231 231
237 227 225
The next round of MCAS testing will take place in
the Spring of 1999 and will include the above-named
categories, as well as Social Studies. In terms of the cur-
riculum these tests evaluate the Curriculum Frameworks,
which are in the process of being implemented and con-
tinually, revised. The present eighth graders (Class of
2003) will be required to successfully complete the tenth
grade MCAS as a condition of graduation in the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts. This fall the Wixon School
applied for and was awarded a grant from the Depart-
ment of Education that will allow after school, one on one
tutoring in reading to present fourth graders who had dif-
ficulty in the third grade State reading test. We have high
hopes that this grant will result in positive, measurable
improvement in the next round of tests.
The Wixon Middle School welcomed: Amy Almonte,
previously a Title I aide as a full-time Title I teacher; Debra
Chalke, personal aide; Denise Estey, Special Needs pro-
gram aide; Russell Francis, behavior specialist; Mara
Fournier, grade six classroom teacher; Janet Harmon, Title
I; Erin Mackey, grade five classroom teacher; Tara Ma-
son, World Language teacher; Eugene Monteiro, seventh
grade permanent substitute teacher; Harry Morales, World
Language teacher; Melissa O'Reilly, Speech/Language
aide and Ashley Raymond, grade eight mathematics
teacher. The school bid farewell and good luck to Jayne
Boyle, Robert Pannone and Joel Roszell who transferred
to D -Y High School; Melissa Valentine, who transferred
to Station Avenue School; Cara Cricco, who is pursuing
further education; Ann Mach and Terence Metcalfe who
accepted positions in Barnstable; and Scott Moore who
was appointed Technology Trainer for the District.
Our school -wide mission of developing responsible
behavior and creating a caring community continues to
be the focus for all segments of our population. There
has been a measurable decrease in the number of stu-
dents being externally suspended from school for seri-
ous offenses and a measurable increase in the number
of students achieving honor roll status. We have increased
our community service projects and all members of the
school community participate in these worthwhile efforts.
Approximately 125 seventh and eighth graders partici-
pated in Fall, Winter and Spring (1998) sports. Our fee
based after-school programs continue to flourish with a
variety of activities being offered and over 100 students
participating in each eight-week segment.
The Wixon Middle School would like to thank the
citizens of the Town of Dennis for their support and prom-
ise our continued commitment to offering the highest
quality of education as we prepare our students for the
challenges that lie ahead.
Report of Randall W. Wallin,
Principal, Marguerite E.
Small Elementary School
Again, it is a privilege to submit this Annual Report
of the Marguerite E. Small Elementary School. We are in
the fifth year of the Educational Reform Bill, which con-
tinues to challenge the professional staff to meet its de-
mands. Educational Reform clearly focuses on the com-
munity as a whole to work collectively, as partners, in
educating the children of Yarmouth. Through this collec-
tive effort, we will find success in educating our Yarmouth
students.
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As of October 1, 1998, our enrollment reflected 421
students. This placed us slightly under the recommended
building capacity, which is 428 students. The individual
breakdown was as follows: Kindergarten, 69; Grade one, 67;
Grace two, 66; Grade three, 76; Grade four, 74; Grade five, 69.
At the heart of any school is its professional teach-
ing staff. The faculty of the M.E. Small School is one of
the most dedicated group of individuals I have had the
pleasure of working with. They are committed to improv-
ing their teaching by their enrollment in professional de-
velopment courses. As a result, the children of the school
continue to blossom under their tutelage. I would like to
congratulate the professional teaching staff for their dedi-
cation in drawing out the best in their students.
This is the sixth year that individual teachers have
held personalized parent curriculum/open house nights.
I cannot impress how vital it is for the parents to attend
their child's curriculum evening. This is a key factor in
learning first hand what your child will be experiencing
on a daily basis in their classrooms.
The members of the School Improvement Council,
as well as the entire staff, have worked in tandem to in-
crease reading literacy in our school. Through this shared
reading approach, we have embroidered the ties between
school and the home. This plan was presented to the
school committee for their approval in the spring and it is
currently being implemented. A copy of this plan is avail-
able here at the school, and in your local public library, as
well as in the D -Y Administration Office.
I would like to thank our ever active Parent Teach-
ers Organization (PTO) for the tireless volunteer hours.
Through our PTO, we have offered an extensive "After
School Program" offering children the opportunity to en-
roll in varied activities: from chess to outside sports. PTO
has also contracted for special assembly programs to
further enrich our students' educational experience. The
PTO actively fund raised for our new school playground
which was completed this fall. The playground offers
"play" stations for up to seventy-five children, and truly
provides a variety of activities for our students during their
recess time. The town of Yarmouth also contributed to
this project through their HUD grant.
In addition, the secretaries, aides, cafeteria person-
nel and custodial workers are to be commended for their
"behind the scenes" dedication and commitment to un-
ruffled building operation.
George "Ray" Palmer retired this year after over thirty
years of faithful service to the children, many of which
are now parents in the town of Yarmouth. On behalf of
the entire M.E. Small staff and the town of Yarmouth,
would like to wish Ray a much deserved, long and happy
retirement. We will miss his many contributions to the
children, parents and staff of our school.
I would like to thank the Police Chief Carnes and
the efforts of Officer Walter (Rob) Warren for their contin-
ued support in the educational process of our children.
The Adopt -A -School Program is now in its fourth suc-
cessful year, bringing safety programs to the school that
play a very important part in the children's lives.
Report of Jeanne M. Carrick,
Principal, Laurence C.
MacArthur Elementary School
It is a privilege to present this annual report for the
Laurence C. MacArthur Elementary School. Our school
experienced a slight enrollment decrease at the start of
school in September, down five students from the previ-
ous October 1st enrollment of 261 students. This year,
we have four kindergarten sections, five first grade
classes, and four second grades. In addition, we offer a
district pre-school experience for children ages three and
four through a community partnership grant. We also pro-
vide before and after school daycare and a kindergarten
care program for the many families who require afford-
able care outside the regular school day.
The MacArthur Elementary School continues to
implement the goals of our school improvement plan in
the areas of curriculum, safety, and community outreach.
There are many on-going efforts to align our district cur-
riculum with the state curriculum frameworks. The recent
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
(MCAS) testing, mandated by the state, measures how
well our programs match the state curriculum and how
well our students accomplish the demands of the newly
implemented curriculum. At the elementary level, many
initiatives are in reading, mathematics, science and so-
cial studies will prepare students to take the tests in fourth
grade. Our experienced and dedicated staff will continue
to meet the needs of every student. Most teachers have
already completed the recertification process required by
the state by September 1, 1999. The professional com-
mitment of our staff is commendable.
Our Education Reform Act Council (ERAC) has been
very active in establishing new programs, specifically a
coat drive, to help our children and their families. Co-
chair Cindi Griffin has also published the first of a new
student publication, The MacArthur News, which show-
cases student artwork, creative writing, and poetry. We
plan to continue with our focus on literacy by hosting more
family reading nights and programs for parents. Mem-
bers of our council include teachers Susan Anarino and
Jane Tucker, community member Barbara Gold, and par-
ents Cindi Griffin and Malissa Devine. Our PTO supports
many educational and enrichment" programs for our
school. Officers Linda Tucker, Kerri Lotti, Audrey Lee,
Karen Scichilone, and Lisa Stobbart spend countless
hours in support of our school. They have established a
great support system for our school.
Each year, our school benefits from the support of
the entire Yarmouth community. We enjoy a positive rela-
tionship with the police and fire departments, and many
citizens volunteer their time in our school. In addition, we
are grateful to the entire town of Yarmouth for their coh-
tinued financial support.
Report of Nancy C. Melia,
Principal,
John Simpkins Elementary School
Over the past few years, the student population at
the Simpkins School has stabilized, permitting us to find
space in our building for two new D -Y initiatives: a tech-
nology training lab for teachers and a grades 3-5 inclu-
sion program for developmentally delayed children. One
result of this is that we welcome to our school commu-
nity the training lab director, Scott Moore and the inclu-
sion staff Joseph Bernier, Colleen Sennott, Noreen
O'Loughlin and Katherine Stoecker. Other new staff mem-
bers include Mary Ormon, a special education teacher,
along with Dianne O'Connell and Justine Filosa-Wills who
provide support services for our students through the Title
I program.
In addition to programs for remediation, resources
are also targeted to challenge highly motivated students.
We continue to provide opportunities for enrichment with
a Grade 4 and Grade 5 Odyssey of the Mind Program, a
fourth grade Science Club and a fifth grade Math Club.
After school activities include chess, drama, and com-
puter clubs.
Both our Parent-Teacher Organization and School
Council function as important elements in helping the staff
to provide a quality education to students. Linda Tucker
and Keri Lotti have devoted three years of service as co -
presidents of the PTO. Under their leadership, many ac-
tivities that promote school community have taken place.
The JSE School Council also has a majority of members
who have served for many years: Gayle Quirk and Eliza-
beth Duggan, teacher representatives, Elena Ghiotto, Lisa
Xiarhos and Mary Jo Govoni, parent representatives and
Rockwell Ludden our community representative. Mr.
Ludden has served on the JSE Council since its incep-
tion in 1994.
A review of the year bring to mind dozens of faces
and events too numerous to include, but any list of the
highlights of 1998 would require the following: The Bos-
ton Pops, trip courtesy of Ed Golenbewski, the Talent
Show courtesy of Lisa Whelan and Debbie Schauwecker,
Y.P.D. Officer Richard White, the Science Curriculum
Night, the Spaghetti Supper and Sundae Social, Field Day
courtesy of Linda Grubis, the Awards Assembly, Frontier
Day, Character Day, the Book Exchange and the Spring
Concert. Last, but not least, would be the first adminis-
tration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment
System (MCAS) Test in the spring to students in grade 4.
Of all the events that transpired this past year, that will
probably prove to be the most significant.
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Report of Kevin F. Depin, Principal,
Ezra H. Baker Elementary School
It is with great pride that I present this report on the
progress at the Ezra H. Baker School. The enrollment at
the Baker School declined slightly this year, and remains
steady at 551 students in our Pre -kindergarten through
grade 3 program. This year we have six sessions of kin-
dergarten and first grade, and seven sessions of grades
two and three. The school operates an extended daycare
for students in grade kindergarten through grade three.
In this program, parents can pay a reasonable fee for
childcare before school from 7:30 a.m. and after school
until 5:30 p.m.
At the Ezra H. Baker School and in the Dennis -
Yarmouth Regional School District, we hold high expec-
tations for our students. We are continuing to align our
curriculum with the curriculum frameworks adopted in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We continue to
use the Everyday Math Program, one of the most com-
prehensive and challenging math programs in the coun-
try. We have created science materials that not only meet
the state frameworks, but also are., used as a model for
other school districts in Massachusetts. In reading, stu-
dents spend a significant amount of time practicing their
emergent reading skills. Teachers continue to blend time
honored practice with the latest innovations as they meet
the very individual literacy needs of their students. Stu-
dents are instructed in art, music, and physical educa-
tion each week.
This year, we have continued to expand our focus
on literacy. We have hosted several Family Reading
Nights, in which families came back to school in the
evening to read together. We were fortunate to have sev-
eral members for the Dennis Community regularly share
their love of reading with our students. These Commu-
nity Reading Days have become an important tradition in
our school. Our "Read @ Home" initiative and our "Books
and Beyond" program have focused on reading at home
and have been extremely successful. In 1998, we were
able to offer several after school activity sessions that
enabled students to explore interests such as drama, fit-
ness, crafts, and journalism. We also expanded our be-
fore and after school offerings to students who demon-
strate academic talent. In one such group, students or-
ganized both a school -wide library card drive and a penny/
loose change drive. The proceeds of the latter effort were
used to purchase children's books for the Dennis Public
Library.
Our school facility has been updated as well. Car-
pets were replaced in several classrooms to provide physi-
cal environments more conducive to learning. Each in-
structional area in the building was wired to provide ac-
cess to the vast resources of the Internet. Finally, a play-
ground specifically designed to meet the needs of chil-
dren aged three to seven was installed. This playground
was funded by the Early Childhood Grant.
At the Ezra H. Baker School, we are fortunate to
enjoy tremendous support from our parent community.
Our school benefits from the work of more than 100 regu-
lar parent and community volunteers. Partnerships with
the Police Department, Fire Department, Town and Vil-
lage Libraries, and the Recycling Commission have ben-
efited our students. We are grateful for the continued sup-
port we receive from the community of Dennis.
Report of Sharon L. Hartley,
Principal, Station Avenue
Elementary School
In 1998, the Station Avenue Elementary School (SAE)
enrollment decreased slightly to an October 1 registra-
tion of 434 students. Despite this 4.4% decrease, the
school continues to exceed its capacity enrollment caus-
ing a need for additional space for student programs and
services. In September 1998, Station Avenue Elementary
School gratefully expanded our academics services with
two important support programs: a part-time consulting
teacher of reading provided by the district and federally
funded Title I reading and math intervention.
The inadequate building space of this new school
continues to be a major concern for the school commu-
nity. All classrooms and offices are filled; the gymnasium
is divided to allow double gym classes to operate; thera-
pists and reading teachers share space in the teachers'
work area, a chair storage closet and the stage; and ex-
tended day kindergarten students eat lunch on the stage.
We are fortunate to have an active School Council
that includes parent representatives Patricia Chadwick,
Dan Horgan, Brenda Martinez (co-chair), and Sandra
Ricci; teacher representatives Nancy Ashworth, Pat
Goode, and Bruce Hill; and community representative,
Francis Worrell. Three council members, Karen Butler,
Kathy Kenyon and Paul Leofanti, ended their terms at.
the close of the 97-98 school year. We thank these dedi-
cated representatives for their enthusiasm, hard work, and
thoughtful advice during our initial years. The SAE School
Council meets regularly in open sessions to provide ad-
vice and guidance regarding school programs and to de-
velop and implement an improvement plan for the school.
Our academic program features rigorous and chal-
lenging opportunities for our Kindergarten through Grade
5 students. Using curriculum that is aligned with the state
frameworks, all students explore and gain skills in com-
municative arts, mathematics, social studies, science, as
well as art, music, physical education, computer science,
library skills and health. We also offer an instrumental pro-
gram for students in grades four and five and an optional
choral music program for fifth graders. In 1998, SAE stu-
dents received an award from the American Heart Asso-
ciation for their outstanding contributions to the Heart
Fund through the Jump Rope For Heart Program orga-
nized by SAE teachers Bruce Hill and Chuck Michonski.
Our students also distinguished themselves through their
noteworthy accomplishments in the LACE Poetry Cel -
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ebration; the Odyssey of the Mind Program; an outdoor
Flag Day Program, monthly all school meetings and field
days for all students.
Our students continue to benefit from an extensive
and dedicated cadre of volunteers whose generous ef-
forts inspire us all. We are deeply grateful to parents,
friends, Dennis -Yarmouth High School students and com-
munity members who regularly assist the work of our
teachers throughout the school. We greatly appreciate
the expertise, enthusiasm and strong support provided
by the members of the Police and Fire Departments for
our students and faculty. The SAE Parent Teacher Orga-
nization (PTO) continues to provide positive support for
Station Avenue School through programs such as, the
GRADE
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Special
TOTAL
10/97
After School Activity Program, a Holiday Fair, Book Fair
and the Landscaping Project. PTO sponsored fund-rais-
ers provide numerous enrichment opportunities for our
students such as field trips, cultural arts programs and
classroom activities. We extend our sincere appreciation
to PTO members and their officers: Ellen Sheret, Presi-
dent; Denise Chausse, Vice President; Michelle Dunn,
Secretary; Donald Arnold, Treasurer; and Amy Thomas,
Corresponding Secretary.
This report is submitted with great pride in the ac-
complishments of our students and staff, sincere appre-
ciation for the support of our school community, and a
strong belief in our future as we begin the final year of
this century.
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District
K-12 Enrollments as of October 1, 1998 (revised 10/15/98)
TOWN OF DENNIS NESDEC
BAKER WIX DYHS TOTAL 10/97 PROJ MAC SIM SMALL
115 115 126 111 74 69
120 120 150 131 101 67
148 148 152 152 81 66
157 157 147 155 92 76
144 144 151 150 69 74
160 160 148 150 87 69
156 156 136 150
135 135 193 133
190 190 143 188
137 137 102 135
107 107 116 126
125 125 124 114
93 93 157 103
5 5 4
540 785 467 1792 1849 1798 256 248
575 771 503 1849 261 252
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
SAE MAT DYHS TOTAL
70 213
71 239
73 220
79 247
73 216
68 224
235 235
205 205
223 223
211 211
165 165
151 151
120 120
12 12
421 434 663 659 2681
410 454 649 678 2704
229
NESDEC GRAND NESDEC
10/97 PROJ DYHS TOTAL 10/97 PROJ
229 202 328 355 313
222 231 359 372 362
246 218 368 398 370
210 241 404 357 396
229 210 360 380 360
241 227 384 389 377
193 234 391 329 384
225 189 340 418 322
231 216 413 374 404
211 238 352 352 313 373
183 184 278 278 299 310
129 168 279 279 253 282
142 112 219 219 299 215
12 18 18 27 0
2704 2670 1146 4493 4563 4468
1191 4563
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District
Regular and Temporary School Employees and Wages Paid in 1998
(Wages have been rounded to the nearest dollar.)
Name
Abbotts, Scott B.
Ackerman, Mary -Ellen
Adams, Mary E.
Adams, Phillip A.
Agha, Diane H.
Ahern -McElroy, Darlene F.
Alabran, Leslie J.
Allain, Audeliz
Almonte, Amy R.
Almonte, Jody -Lyn
Alward, Richard D.
Ames, Heidi M.
Amorosi, Mary E.
Anagnos, Kathleen
Anarino, Susan
Anderson, Elmer
Anderson, Heather L.
Anderson, Maureen
Anderson, Patricia D.
Andre, Tina L.
Angeles, Holley D.
Annese, Lisa M.
Antonellis, Nancy M.
Arledge, Candee A.
Armstrong, Alyson
Arseneaux, Maria
Ashworth, Nancy
Atterstrom, Susan E.
Avellar, Norma B.
Bader, Elizabeth
Baker, Kevin A.
Baker, Rick A.
Baker, Robert M.
Baker, Susan D.
Baldwin, Mary H.
Banis II, Felix G.
Banks, Marilyn M.
Bannon, Jessica B.
Barabe, Emily
Barba, Michael G.
Barboza, Thea M.
Barczak, Kelly E.
Barczak, Susan E.
Barney, Felicia L.
Barr, Ruth -Ann
Basile, Cynthia L.
Baudo, Rita J.
Bauer, Barbara A.
Bay, Ruth M.
Bean, Michael D.
Beatty, Teresa M.
Title
Gross Wages
In 1998
Substitute Custodian
Teacher/Dept. Head
T.A. II/Day Care Worker
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
E.C. Summer School
Day Care Worker
Teacher Aide II
Temporary
Custodian
Teacher
Nurse
Payroll Clerk
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher Aide II
Teacher Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Substitute Aide
Teacher
Sped Aide I
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Secretary I
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Summer Sped
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Talented and Gifted
Substitute Daycare
Clerk Typist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Worker
26
60,108
12,128
28,139
1,485
275
5,991
12,402
20,638
9,772
36,315
44,185
42,635
21,350
48,431
12,616
10,834
15,679
47,453
36,263
15,634
1,071
481
4,551
47,502
17,766
48,683
30,662
35,961
51,743
33,450
51,402
48,955
13,641
24,392
481
6,731
1,677
6,209
19,565
500
117
15,882
53,088
47,120
50,624
52,243
47,502
440
481
1,406
230
Name
Beauchemin, Jeremy J.
Beauchemin, Karen
Besso, Christopher
Beless, Nancy L.
Belfiore, Lynne
Bell, Alan
Beltran, Miriam
Bennett, Howard B.
Bergenfield, Leslie
Bergeron, Janine M.
Bergeron, Wayne A.
Bernier, Joseph C.
Berrio, Francis E.
Bertucci, Peter J.
Bierhans, Irwin
Biglin, Ann E.
Binnall, Karin M.
Bishop, Patrick D.
Blake, Jean M.
Blake, Mark J.
Blauner, Maria A.
Boffoli, Cynthia M.
Bogle, Adrian J.
Bogle, Linda B.
Bois, Gail M.
Boland, Robert F.
Bonasia, Michael
Boosanda, Stephanie E.
Bossi, Arnold
Boudreau, Alexandria
Bouvier III, Arthur 0.
Bowen, Anita E.
Bowes, Annette C.
Bows, Keith B.
Bows, Ronald C.
Boyle, Jayne C.
Boyle, Sherianna
Brackeen, Ray A.
Brackett, Robert D.
Brennan, Janet M.
Brenner, Christopher D.
Brett, Lucy M.
Brewer Serijian, Bonnie
Brigham, Robert M.
Brigham, Susan P.
Brower, Valerie A.
Brown, David W.
Brown, Hope S.
Brown, Kelly K.
Brown, Margaret A.
Brown, Steven M.
Gross Wages
Title
Substitute Daycare
Secretary II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Coach
T.A. II/Day Care Worker
Substitute Teacher
Sped Aide I
Tutor
Teacher/Dept. Head
Teacher
Maintenance Laborer
Psychologist
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
After School Activities
Seasonal Grounds
Teacher
Teacher
Clerk/Typist
Secretary I
Day Care Worker
Teacher Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
Custodian
Teacher
Tutor/Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Education
Counselor
Student Worker
Tech. Maint. Specialist
Teacher
Psychologist
Substitute Teacher
Coaching
Teacher
Teacher
Duty Aide
Librarian
Temp. Sped Bus Driver
Teacher Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Education
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
In 1998
134
26,618
13,267
52,709
52,338
1,777
20,635
3,210
8,937
842
54,083
14,601
5,647
51,940
220
1,168
88
3,740
51,864
37,443
15,565
12,168
500
9,320
3,466
16,204
51,359
399
49,826
33,415
27,620
1,125
44,287
2,803
36,196
12,390
41,066
6,463
4,291
54,427
37,694
1,866
52,243
3,066
16,011
45,530
11,764
1,080
52,215
6,878
1,813
Name
Brown-Oberlander,
Margaret -
Bryan, Mary -Gail
Bryant III, William P.
Buchanan, Adrianne M.
Buckler, Alice R.
Buisson, Matthieu J.
Burbank, John J.
Burdette, Valerie A.
Burke, Carole H.
Burke -Hayes, Marjorie
Burling, Melissa C.
Burlingame, Liliann
Burnham, Maureen A.
Burns, Amy E.
Butler, Dana H.
Butler, Janet L.
Butler, Janice I.
Butler, Megan A.
Butler, Susan D.
Cabral, Mary J.
Cahoon, Franz
Cahoon, Mickey G.
Callanan, Deidre G.
Campbell, Bernadette
Campbell, Sumner
Canepari, Halina S.
Carey, Michael C.
Carleton, Richard J.
Carlson, Debra L.
Carlson, Robert J.
Carnathan, Susan M.
Carnes, Karen E.
Carrick, Jeanne M.
Carson, Leslie T.
Carter, Wayne F.
Carty, Brigette L.
Carty, Erin K.
Carty, William J.
Carullo, Francis C.
Carvalho, Diane J.
Casey, Marie E.
Cash, Jayne T.
Cashen, Sandra J.
Castano, Raymond J.
Castellono, Regina C.
Cavaliere, James
Cazeault, Jennifer L.
Cedrone, Mary E.
Celi, Camille A.
Chalke, Debra
Chapman, Donna L.
Charpentier, Paul R.
Chausse, Denise M.
Chenette, Eileen K.
Chernushek, Marjorie
Title
Gross Wages
In 1998
Substitute Teacher 162
Counselor 16,215
Coach 1,582
Teacher 54,640
Teacher 18,093
Substitute Cafeteria 322
Shift Leader 34,296
Teacher 30,065
Cafeteria Substitute 28
275
33,524
337
16,403
28,163
481
481
32,023
452
57,316
76
481
7,833
38,157
34,032
85
48
330
50,564
2,012
35,422
50,387
36,657
64,973
57,307
1,509
2,103
49,154
5,033
481
893
6,381
43,660
Secretary II/Maintenance 33,889
Substitute Teacher 110
Seasonal Grounds Worker 9,200
A. Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Community Education
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Secy./Dir. of Instruction
Summer Sped
Social Worker
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Sped Aide I
Teacher
Speech/Language
Substitute Aide
Duty Aide
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Electrician
Teacher
Teacher
Principal
Psychologist
Coach
Coach
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher.
Tutor
Sped Aide I
Nurse
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Duty Aide/T.A. II
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
48,639
29,219
16,433
715
13,766
47,335
51,136
5,063
3,343
47,173
Name,
Childress, Mary S.
Chipman, Amy L.
Christian, Ernest A.
Christian, Leo T.
Christian, Sharon
Church, Heather A.
Ciarcia, Gerard F.
Cieto, Lisa A.
Clark, Martha J.
Clarke, Kathleen
Cleary, Barbara H.
Cleaves, Scott
Clemence, Deborah R.
Clemence, John T.
Clifford, Jason E.
Clifford, Sandra
Coggeshall, Chester F.
Cohen, Alisa M.
Colbert, Meredith
Colby, Janet C.
Colby, Richard B.
Cole, Barbara K.
Cole, Kristina A.
Colgan, Katherine A.
Collette, Dolores
Colley -Whittier, Michele A
Collins, Elaine H.
Collins, John P.
Colmer, Kenneth P.
Columbo, Louis M.
Colon, Carlos M.
Colon, Madeline M.
Colton, Susan S.
Comeau, Constance
Comeau, Robert
Comeau, Stephen M.
Conant;, Susan M.
Conefrey, Virginia D.
Connally, Shawn P.
Connelly, Barbara K.
Connolly, Michael D.
Connor, Elizabeth A.
Connor, Susan
Conway, Carol S.
Coogan, James J.
Cook, Jessica M.
Cook, Marjorie L.
Cooke, Cheryl A.
Cooke, Eleanor G.
Cooper, Phyllis G.
Copeland, Marcia J.
Coppelman, Susan B.
Cornet, Susan N.
Cornog, Linda L.
Cornwell, Diane A.
Correia, Karen A.
231
Gross Wages
In 1998
61,667
905
34,143 '
1,173
2,148
31,303
1,966
35,290
5,082
53,696
48,955
481
51,243
53,447
17
10,373
2,227
146
19,157
46,870
56,154
47,120
49,210
50,034
530
276
468
25,997
11,500
Title
Assistant Principal
Day Care Worker
Shift Leader
Substitute Custodian
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
Coach
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Social Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Custodian
Custodian
Coach
Substitute Cafeteria
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Clerical Substitute
. Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
School Physician
Asst. Complex Supervisor 44,063
Seasonal Grounds 1,656
E.S.L. Aide 4,856
Substitute Teacher 470
Cafeteria Substitute 2,392
Custodial Substitute 3,711
Custodian 16,021
Secretary II 25,030
Teacher 49,844
Seasonal Grounds 640
Teacher 52,243
Sped Aide I 5,832
Substitute Teacher 110
Teacher 49,345
Teacher 32,113
Teacher 55,119
Substitute Teacher 55
Assistant Principal 61,667
Teacher 49,497
Day Care Worker 1,309
Teacher 48,955
Teacher 14,892
Teacher 45,416
Coach 1,884
Teacher 47,120
Teacher 47,287
Secretary II 31,805
i
Name
Codes, River P.
Corwin, Marsha P.
Costa, Charles C.
Costello, Rachael A.
Cotell, Deborah A.
Cotell Jr., Joseph S.
Cowgill, Dawn L.
Coyne, Dorothy A.
Crandell, Xenia L.
Crellin, Barbara M.
Crellin, David W.
Cricco, Cara A.
Croker, Kathleen J.
Croll, Jeffrey G.
Cronin, James 0.
Crook, Douglas E.
Crook, Tina M.
Crosby, Julia W.
Crowell, Beth K.
Crumety, Margaret M.
Curette, Patricia D.
Curran, Joanne T.
Cusick, John J.
Cutler, Jane W.
Daggett, David M.
Daley, Jennie B.
Daniels, Fern P.
Davidson, June H.
Davidson, Sandra N.
Davis, Diane M.
Day, Martha J.
Dean, Elizabeth M.
Deedy, Edward T.
Degramont, Marina D.
Dejarnett, Rodney V.
Delong, Lisa M.
Deluga, Paula M.
Demango, Jennifer M.
Demchuck, David A.
Demers, Elaine M.
Demers, Shirley M.
Denoncourt, Marjorie A.
Depin, Carole J.
Depin, Kevin F.
Desmarais, Patricia C.
Detotto, Jerome F.
Dewilde, Suzanne
Dexter, Sheila M.
Dixon, James M.
Doane, Russell L.
Dodds, Jeremy M.
Doherty, Alexandra M.
Doherty, Elizabeth A.
Doherty, William J.
Donlan, Herbert K.
Donovan, Brenda W.
Gross Wages
Title In 1998
Asst. Cross Country Coach 56
Adult Education 780
Teacher 50,127
Teacher 481
Day Care Worker 5,053
Groundskeeper Leader 36,682
Substitute Teacher 275
Teacher
After School Activities
Counselor
Director of Instruction
Sped Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Custodian
Teacher
Teacher
Sped Aide II
47,120
296
7,044
73,744
7,370
9,204
715
123
38,736
19,156
6,561
Substitute Social Worker 5,343
Teacher 31,064
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Aide
Custodial Substitute
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Education
Cafeteria Worker
Sped Aide I
Sped Aide ii
Teacher
Secretary I
Bus Driver
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Aide
Teacher
Football Coach
Counselor
Cafeteria Worker
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Principal
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Nurse
Teacher
Substitute Custodian
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Assistant Principal
Teacher
17,682
1,019
6,710
48,449
30,683
48,955
758
12,425
1,895
15,989
52,654
25,253
22,423
1,650
481
14,892
17
35,575
1,158
37,726
5,386
3,461
42,857
64,973
6,727
275
48,919
55
481
1,343
18,198
55
2,069
49,787
4,360
36,060
232
Name
Donovan, John F.
Donovan, Lynne M.
Donovan, Marguerite N.
Dorchester, Tina S.
Dornback, Josie R.
Dorr, David L.
Doyle, Barbara F.
Doyle, Judy B.
Doyle, Melissa A.
Drake, Barbara
Drew, James W.
Drexler, Karen M.
Dubois, Johanna
Duckworth, Alan D.
Duffy, G. Daissy
Duggan, Elizabeth E.
Dunbar, Mary Lou
Dunn, Eleanor J.
Dunn, Gordon F.
Dunn, Michelle E.
Dunne, Virginia H.
Dupras, Michelle L.
Duty, Dennis P.
Duty, Kathleen A.
Duverger, Florence C.
Dwyer, Max
Dykeman, David
Dykeman, Rosemarie F.
Dykeman, Rosemarie T.
Eastman, Jill A.
Eatough, Nathan E.
Edmed, Donald R.
Egan, Jennifer A.
Egan, Joy M.
Egan, Judith P.
Egan, Pamela A.
Eichmann -Thompson,
Claire
Eichner, Carole A.
Eldredge, Sharon A.
Ellis, Katherine D.
Elskamp, Deborah A.
Emerson, Linda M.
Endich, Roberta S.
Erickson, Anne K.
Ervin, Richard R.
Estey, Denise L.
Evans, Philomena A.
Fabiano, Maryellen
Fallon, Margaret A.
Fallon, Sandra
Fanara, Beth A.
Fanelli, Kerrin A.
Fanning, Linda 0.
Fantaroni, Robert
Favreau, Michael R.
Gross Wages
In 1998
50,588
46,062
51,243
9,178
743
28,165
31,507
30,522
1,155
46,870
22,398
12,425
481
2,090
19,342
39,313
33,360
1,375
53,125
39,585
47,766
5,047
29,599
2,167
26,325
11,558
3,712
13,647
36,399
42,062
8,246
882
177
49,650
53,580
5,357
Title
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Clerk -Typist
Substitute Nurse
Custodian
Teacher
Secretary II
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Maintenance Laborer
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
ESL Tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Custodian
Duty Aide
Asst. Food Service Coord.
Teacher
Temporary Aide
Tutor
Nurse
Teacher
Sped Aide I
Substitute Custodian
After School Activities
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Teacher
Psychologist
Substitute Driver
Sped Aide I
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Secretary II
Librarian
Summer School
Psychologist
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Summer School
Substitute Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Clerical Substitute
Temporary
T.A. II/Day Care
Physical Therapist
Coach
48,002
59,408
1,461
3,667
5,604
28,584
10,205
1,800
57,002
12,050
52,373
4,740
220
6,737
110
405
16,163
36,693
1,471
Name
Fayne, Francis A.
Fedge, Leslie A.
Ferguson, Susan J.
Ferullo, Paula A.
Fialho, Alda R.
Fichtel, Dagmar
Fichter, Carol A.
Fichter, John C.
Filosa-Wills, Justine M.
Finn, Catherine M.
Finnemore, Susan K.
Finucane, Anne W.
Fiore, Steven P.
Fitch, George P.
Fitzgerald, Elaine M.
Fitzpatrick, Robert W.
Fitzsimmons, Patricia
Flammia, Wilma A.
Fletcher, Marie V.
Floyd, Apryl A.
Flynn, Jacquelyn A.
Fogg, Jane M.
Foley, Charlene A.
Foley, Dennis P.
Forker, Keith B.
Foster, Lee C.
Fournier, Mara
Fox, Kathleen T.
Francis, Diane V.
Francis, Russell E.
Franklin, Marsha
French, Susan A.
Friend, Hilary E.
Frostholm, Kathryn C.
Fruggiero, Patricia A.
Fulwider-Cohen, Leslie A.
Furrer, Sheila A.
Furtado, Amy H.
Fyfe, Stuart
Gaitane, Matthew J.
Gallagher, Robert E.
Gallant, Sr., John
Gately, John J.
Gaudette, Rhona A.
Genoa, Anthony M.
Gessner, David M.
Getchell, Judy
Gibbons, Annie M.
Gibson, Holly T.
Gilligan, Karen
Gilrein, Janet C.
Ginther, Margaret
Girardin, Mark D.
Glaser-Gilrein, Diane
Glass, Kristin M.
Gohring, Geraldine
Gross Wages
In 1998
59,542
53,839
49,600
2,405
292
26,060
17,843
17,615
4,805
3,772
37,953
55
294
440
52,243
24,123
69,481
6,798
900
110
547
51,243
37,824
99
16,438
24,921
29,560
1,241
48,564
10,582
12,187
51,993
880
51,864
49,564
110
250
2,011
52,434
10,206
935
396
23,717
12,045
19,902
55
161
129
73
52,288
12,874
46,870
55
4,693
38,877
12,014
Title
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Aide
Teacher
Cafeteria Manager
Custodian
Teacher Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
Administrative Assistant
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Aide
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Principal
Cafeteria Worker
Cafeteria Substitute
Substitute Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Sped Aide II
Custodian
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Librarian
Rehab. Counselor
Substitute Teacher
Coach
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher/Aide
Seasonal Grounds
Custodian
Sped Bus Aide
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Clerical Substitute
Summer School
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
233
Name
Gomes, Joni T.
Gonsalves, Carol A.
Goode, Patricia A.
Gore, Abbie A.
Govoni, Mary Jo
Grabowski, Patricia B.
Graf, Edith B.
Graf, Owen D.
Graham Jr., M. Judson
Gray, Robert E.
Green, Charles L.
Green, Gregory
Greene, Kimberly C.
Greene, Linda H.
Greenhow, Helen M.
Griecci, Debra R.
Groom, John P.
Grubis, Linda
Gubbins, Susan E.
Gushee, Cynthia J.
Gustafson, Henry B.
Haff, Kathleen T.
Haff, Robert N.
Haley, Beverly J.
Hall, Allen N.
Hallett, Andrea
Hallett, Ann E.
Hallett, Pamela A.
Hallowell, Janet L.
Hamilton, Hugh R.
Hamilton, Lorraine
Hamilton, Robert S.
Hamilton -Levesque, Jennifer
Hamlin, Cynthia
Hammond, Durrie M.
Hammond, Linda M.
Handrinos, Antoinette M.
Handrinos, Kristine M.
Hardigan, Susan T.
Harmon, Janet E.
Harrington, Catherine M.
Harris, Amy E.
Harrison, W. John
Hart, Janet E.
Hart, Vicki L.
Hartley, Sharon L.
Hartranft, Teresa
Harvey, Joan E.
Hastings, Diane
Hauser, Rita R.
Hautanen, Mary -Ellen
Hay, Eloise M.
Haydon, Richard D.
Healy, Mary
Heleen, Howard G.
Hempel, James P.
Gross Wages
Title
Duty Aide
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Crossing Guard
Tutor
Teacher/Dept. Head
Teacher
Custodian
Substitute Custodian
Sped Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Clerical Substitute
Coaching
Teacher
Tutor/Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Officiating
Teacher/Athletic Director
Benefits Management Secy.
Custodian
Duty Aide
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Nurse
Coaching
Clerk/Typist
Teacher/Department Head
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Acct. Payable Clerk
Duty Aide/Crossing Guard
Duty Aide
Duty Aide
Sped Aide I
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Duty Aide
Principal
Teacher
Sec/Dir. Fiscal Affairs
Sped Aide II
Substitute Nurse
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
In 1998
1,098
12,047
34,435
42,251
747
4,588
170
58,670
33,474
21,997
14,497
26,452
8,599
39,270
17,915
2,585
82
49,302
8,534
1,999
825
150
57,605
34,355
30,761
1,450
330
248
495
4,142
19,951
62,048
7,088
56,587
24,620
1,809
1,821
1,821
10,159
5,127
45,471
890
48,529
12,313
102
66,054
48,955
24,725
11,327
1,045
5,390
2,214
26,926
47,711
49,586
55
Name
Heney, Stephen J.
Hennessey, Beth A.
Hennessey, Daniel
Henshaw, Christopher A.
Hernon, Martin M.
Hester, Carol A.
Hibbard, Louise M.
Hildreth, Bethany L.
Hill, Bruce
Hill, Pamela W.
Hinckley, Heather H.
Hinckley, Patricia C.
Hirschfield Jr., Richard M.
Hoaglund, Eric J.
Hoar, Dianne
Hoar, James P.
Hogan, Jason F.
Hogan, Marc E.
Holden, William
Holland, Jeanne S.
Hollingsworth, Pamela L.
Hollum, Paul J.
Holmes, Kathleen
Holway, Joyce
Hopkins, Beverly R.
Hoppen, Dale S.
Home, Laureanne M.
Horvath, Mark J.
Howard, Sharon A.
Howell, Jeffrey S.
Hoyt, Sandra L.
Hubbard, Rachel C.
Hughes, Erin E.
Hurd, Robert G.
Hurley, Rosemary
Hurley Jr., Robert L.
Ingram, Jon K.
Inkley, Janet
Jackson, Lisa D.
Jackson, Tammy L.
Jacques Jr., William F.
Jansson, Avis
Jasie, Laura P.
Jenks, Kenneth T.
Jerome Jr., Arthur B.
Jesse, Fernanda
Johnson, Aline
Johnson, Donald D.
Johnson, Doris A.
Johnson, Julia
Johnson, Mary A.
Johnson, Mary L.
Johnson, Mary Ellyn H.
Judd Cabral, Mary A.
Jumper, Geoffrey A.
Kalil, Michael J.
Gross Wages
In 1998
25,202
48,862
47,120
1,228
3,042
13,191
6,120
1,183
48,093
50,083
12,430
7,656
424
960
47,955
60,357
660
220
51,385
61,667
45,072
30,286
21,998
13,692
26
51,373
266
440
50,993
15,472
10,445
7,028
83
28,382
110
3,077
330
44,016
6,743
5,356
48,336
52,243
49,433
59,717
51,000
11,865
32,666
76,420
452
54,022
443
51,972
48,302
2,894
1,509
3,239
Title
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Summer Sped
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute Cafeteria
Seasonal Grounds
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Asst. Principal
Psychologist
Shift Leader
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher Aide II
Substitute Aide
Teacher
After School Activity Ins.
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Coaching
Teacher Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Coaching
Substitute Teacher
Nurse
Teacher Aide II
Substitute Sped Aide
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Director of Fiscal Affairs
Substitute Teacher
Librarian/Dept. Head
Tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Coach
Duty Aide
234
Name
Kalivas, Eileen M.
Kamataris, Harry L.
Kandall, Amy
Kane, Catherine W.
Kanis, Mersh-Lubel
Kaplan, Judith A.
Kapp, Joan T.
Karanas, Casey P.
Karanas, Jesse M.
Karras, Kevin
Kashish, Lisa Anne
Kean, Dorothy A.
Keenan III, Owen P.
Keith, Thomas A.
Kelley, Carol E.
Kelley, Carolyn S.
Kelley, Dianne M.
Kelley, Doris
Kelley, Maureen G.
Kelley, Norma J.
Kelly, Brian J.
Kelly, Carol F.
Kelly, John H.
Kelly, Judith
Kelly, Maureen J.
Kenney, Suzanne R.
Kenyon, Kathleen R.
Kenyon, Richard
Kepnes, Monica K.
Kesler, Patricia M.
Keville, Robert M.
Khachadoorian, Vahan J.
Kiefer, Penny A.
Kierstead, Dorothy E.
Kimball, Barbara
King, Wendy
Kingston, Susan M.
Kinney, J. Michael
Kittila, Amy E.
Klimm, Judy S.
Klosowski, Donna R.
Knell, Ann P. •
Knepper, Robert J.
Knott, Cindy A.
Knowland, Mark G.
Knowland, Mary M.
Kolb, Karen L.
Koski, Karl A.
Koski, Kathleen M.
Kostka, Frances J.
Koumantzelis, Leeann
Krig, Charlene M.
Krueger, Meredith
Kreuger, Robert
L'Heureux, Roger
Laboranti, Albert L.
Gross Wages
In 1998
9,568
1,800
36,963
27,254
10,996
130
500
2,560
2,432
6,074
481
13,470
871
49,606
48,955
12,563
29,900
1,779
19,034
48,229
52,273
4,912
52,674
43,135
220
1,470
46,120
50,511
1,265
64,217
2,540
29,666
110
110
53,663
48,019
27,832
59,323
220
29,772
858
57,944
31,086
7,743
47,645
37,178
12,641
5,661
46,141
12,945
41,267
825
47,955
47,120
481
47,647
Title
Duty Aide
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Coach
Seasonal Grounds
Seasonal Grounds
Flags Corps/Majorettes
Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Coach
Teacher
Teacher
Secy/Director Spec. Serv.
Computer Operator
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Nurse
Substitute Teacher
Adult Education
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Student Services
Bus Driver
C&I Tech Prep Director
Substitute Nurse
Substitute Nurse
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Day Care Worker
Duty Aide
Teacher
Custodian
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Substitute Custodian
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Adult Education
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Name
Ladner, Josephine E.
Lake, Carolyn M.
Lammers, Kathleen H.
Lanciana, Ronald K.
Langevin, Suzanne M.
Laplante, James J.
Lapoint, Lillian M.
Lariviere, Julie K.
Laroche, Philip
Lassila, Kathleen A.
Lathrop, Jennifer R.
Latimer, Susan A.
Laughton, Arthur
Lauria, Elizabeth A.
Lavallee, Elaine
Lavery, Robert M.
Lavin, Dorothy K.
Lawson, E. Lisa
La Faye, Christine
Leblanc, James A.
Lecornec, Juliette C.
Lee, Audrey
Lee, Joanne S.
Leedom, Barbara S.
Legere, Leah M.
Legge, M. Jenifer
Lemoine, Beverly M.
Lemond, Thomas
Leofanti, Paul
Leon Finan, Patricia A.
Leonard, James D.
Lepain, Craig R.
Lepain, Eileen G.
Lerner, Sheryl A.
Leveroni, Maureen E.
Levine -Newman, Cheryl H.
Lewis, Terry A.
Linberg, Jennifer M.
Lind, John P.
Lindahl, Paul R.
Linnell, Kathryn G.
Linton, Susan
Lizotte, Ann E.
Loebig, Mary
Logan, Jane
Lohse, Catherine M.
Lonergan, Thomas J.
Lorino, Maureen A.
Lovendale, Ann P.
Lucey, Joan M.
Luke, Kimberlee J.
Lusher, David M.
Luyrink, Jane E.
MacArthur, Neeley S.
MacArthur, Patricia A.
Mach, Ann -Marie
Title
Secretary I
Substitute Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Coaching
Gross Wages
In 1998
25,092
330
16,774
6,237
Teacher Aide II 14,010
Summer Day Care Worker 1,665
Teacher 44,061
Teacher 45,039
Teacher 43,144
Teacher Aide II 19,980
Teacher 481
Teacher 47,120
Audio -Visual 481
Teacher 44,310
Teacher 50,656
Teacher 49,290
Substitute Cafeteria 164
Teacher 51,136
Bus Driver 17,291
Bus Driver 16,628
Teacher 18,940
Teacher Aide II 15,380
Food Service Coordinator 40,206
Substitute Teacher 275
Cafeteria Worker 2,062
Teacher 31,518
Cafeteria Worker 4,481
Assistant Principal 64,456
Teacher 52,243
Teacher 13,267
Substitute Teacher 330
Substitute Teacher 330
Teacher 34,235
Teacher 43,267
Teacher 207
Teacher Aide II 13,125
Substitute Teacher 110
Teacher 35,481
Substitute Teacher 2,777
Teacher 30,405
Teacher 38,262
Teacher 17,777
Substitute Teacher 1,430
Teacher 37,636
Teacher 52,243
Coaching/Duty Aide 5,069
Sped Aide II 17,197
Secretary II 22,458
Substitute Teacher 2,294
Substitute Teacher 4,195
Substitute Teacher 924
Grounds Maintenance 17,492
Substitute Teacher 330
Teacher Aide II 15,826
Teacher 23,477
Teacher 26,080
235
Name.
Macintosh, Heather J.
Macintosh, Jane G.
Mackey, Erinn M.
MacPhee, Deborah J.
MacPherson, Bruce W.
MacPherson, Louisa J.
Madden, Deborah A.
Madden, Michael J.
Madeira -Hahne, Ruth C.
Mahedy, Carol A.
Mahedy, Frank A.
Mahieu, Lauren
Mahoney, Patricia A.
Malaquias, Carol D.
Malita, Sandra J.
Malkasian, Kathy J.
Malloy, John T.
Malloy, Yvonne E.
Malo, Marie
Malone, Vinni-Marie
Mannella, Cheryl T.
Manoli, Christine A.
Mara Jr., Thomas L.
Maranda, Bruce
Marcella, Orrin K.
Marchese, Linda
Marcy, Joan C.
Markham, Carol
Marrero, Pedro J.
Marry Jr., Stephen R.
Martell, Judith A.
Martin, Janice C.
Martin, Janice L.
Martin, Marilyn G.
Martin, Peter M.
Martino, Carole J.
Marty, Robert S.
Mason, Douglas H.
Mason, Mark R.
Mason, Tara M.
Massarelli, Janice A.
Mastin, Nancy H.
Mathews, Anita L.
Matrango, Carroll M.
Matthew, Greta G.
Matthews, Dina
Mattson, Charles H.
Mauro, Karen S.
Maxwell, Lelia R.
Maxwell, Richard
Mayo, Nadine W.
McCabe, Carla M.
McCaffrey, Michael D.
McCarthy, Linda R.
McCorkle, Sharon
McCuish, Donna M.
Gross Wages
Title
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Cafeteria
Health Ed./Tchr.-Coord.
Teacher
Teacher
Coaching
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Education
Teacher
Tutor
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Clerical Substitute
Duty Aide/Clerk Typist
Sped Aide II
Custodian
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Secretary II
Adult Education Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Duty Aide/Sped Aide I
Teacher
Teacher
Nurse
Teacher
Assistant Treasurer
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Substitute Teacher
Assistant Principal
Teacher
Substitute Nurse
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Administrative Assistant
Teacher
Adult Education Teacher
Day Care Aide/Duty Aide
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Superintendent of Schools
Teacher
Teacher
Tutor
In 1998
3,004
16,651
19,457
1,393
60,175
36,163
46,620
3,617
550
48,164
605
13,845
51,243
48,919
1,020
43,416
9,086
30,354
54,425
3,660
13,740
13,604
7,945
52,243
110
29,817
120
49,863
29,817
45,065
14,076
49,460
49,455
42,497
50,352
34,530
310
110
61,667
10,774
495
46,870
18,344
1,045
42,970
17,986
300
28,123
44,979
2,897
15,276
55
96,891
48,084
46,878
17,639
Name
McDermott, Victoria G.
McDonald, Wayne N.
McDonough, Steven P.
McEnroy, Frank T.
McGlynn, Lorraine M.
McGourty, Paul F
McGovern, Liza K.
McGovern, Michael E.
McInerney, Nancy M.
McKane, Elizabeth A.
McLean -Stead, Constance
McManus, Michael J.
McNeil, Robert H.
McNulty, Aileen L.
McNulty, Linda M.
McPhee, Wendy E.
McPherson, Louis D.
McShane, Judith
McShane, William
McTague, Mary Ellen
McWilliams, Barbara D.
Meehan Jr., John F
Melanson, Patricia A.
Melbourne, Lorraine M.
Melia, Nancy
Mellen, Nancy A.
Melnick, Andrew
Melograna, Scott M.
Menard, Katherine L.
Mendosa, Gretchen
Mendosa, Laura L.
Meoli, Stephen C.
Meservey, Susan
Metcalfe, Terence P.
Meyer, Emily A.
Meyer, Frances
Meyer, John A.
Meyer, Nina L.
Meyer, Suzanne L.
Mezzetti, Emily A.
Michael, David S.
Michonski, Charles P.
Michonski, Jason A.
Miller, Lawrence S.
Mitchell, Carol T.
Mitchell, Diana K.
Mitchell, James P.
Monteiro II, Eugene A.
Moore, Cathryn L.
Moore, Gregory E.
Moore, Scott T.
Morales, Harry J.
Moreschi, Gloria A.
Morrison, Ann P.
Morse, James C.
Moulaison, Stephen E.
Gross Wages
Title
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Substitute
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Summer Sped
Speech/Language Teacher
Multi -Unit Shift Leader
Custodian
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute Teacher
Carpenter
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Librarian
Cafeteria Substitute
Substitute Cafeteria
Principal
Multi -Unit Cafeteria Mgr.
Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Substitute
Day Care Aide
Substitute Day Care Aide
Therapist
Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Substitute
Consultant
Substitute Day Care
Teacher Aide II
Secretary/Receptionist
Principal
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Coach
Teacher
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Sped Aide I
In 1998
880
409
10,122
2,151
165
481
251
20,807
2,026
1,151
51,993
40,549
36,779
48,683
6,536
165
29,629
48,955
56,119
53,125
19,754
52,502
26
1,942
66,054
19,909
48,955
24,545
507
7,807
102
46,080
49,683
21,971
38
5,133
72
18,458
18,290
33,351
49,260
51,929
497
31,213
19,635
1,119
177
20,753
50,535
1,928
38,179
14,738
3,099
46,989
14,469
14,050
236
Name
Moye, Judith
Mucci, Lorraine F.
Mudie, Craig E.
Mulhern, Mary -Ann
Mullaney, Thomas E.
Muncey, Thomas B.
Murley, Susan E.
Murphy, Anne
Murphy, Gail K.
Murphy, John E.
Murphy, Ronald
Murphy, Virginia
Murray, Robert W.
Murray -Daniels, Janice L.
Nagle, Sandra L.
Narbonne, Toni -Ann
Nardini, Lynne E.
Nastri, Kathy L.
Neitz, Elizabeth B.
Nelligan, Stephen W.
Nelson, Mary I.
Neter, Tammy A.
New, John E.
Nickandros, Elaine K.
Nickerson, Dale N.
Nixon, Karen
Norton, Richard
Norton, Sandra A.
Nugnes, Catherine P.
O'Brien, Irene F
O'Brien, Maureen C.
O'Clair, Jeanmarie
O'Connell, Dianne L.
O'Connell, Ellen M.
O'Connor, Kathleen M.
O'Donnell, Joseph G.
O'Leary, John E.
O'Leary, Margaret M.
O'Loughlin, Noreen M.
O'Malley, Robert K.
O'Neal, Maureen L.
O'Neil Delphia, Jeanette
O'Regan, Nancy A.
O'Reilly, Melissa H.
Oakley, Lisa L.
Olander, Karen L.
Oliveira, Rosemary M.
Oliver, Jane
Oliver, Kimberly A.
Olkkola, Judith A.
Olwell, Georgiana H.
Orloff, Charles T.
Ormon, Mary J.
Orvis, Elizabeth E.
Osborne, Mary E.
Owen, Sean P.
Title
Cafeteria Worker
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
T.A. II
Gross Wages
In 1998
10,676
10,581
55,678
19,704
Complex Supervisor 51,443
Custodian 30,904
Summer School Teacher 1,728
Teacher 1,189
Teacher Aide II 13,883
Substitute Teacher 3,080
Teacher 49,836
Substitute Teacher 4,046
Van Driver 18,012
Day Care Worker/Duty Aide 12,552
Teacher
Teacher
T.A. II/Day Care
Teacher
Tutor
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher/Band Director
Substitute Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Duty Aide
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Sped Bus Aide
Sped Bus Aide
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Clerical Substitute
Custodian
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Aides II
Summer Daycare Worker
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Adult Ed. Dept. Head
Principal
Teacher
Teacher
Tutor
Substitute Teacher
51,265
41,943
21,655
48,705
10,999
1,658
40,131
16,832
56,505
1,183
11,433
2,432
53,006
47,766
52,065
13,661
4,813
4,096
17,782
52,963
38,659
33,429
51,861
48,543
1,794
19,385
13,014
1,011
12,360
4,773
661
51,677
11,395
48,955
42,438
14,779
4,735
57,967
18,117
11,764
7,730
110
Name
Page, Leonard
Paige, Anthony
Paige, Laurie A.
Palmatier, Carol B.
Palmer, George R.
Pannone, Robert A.
Pantoja, Felicia M.
Paquin, Martha
Park, George H.
Parkes, Katherine L.
Parslow, Jr., Edwin S.
Patterson, Steven M.
Peace, William E.
Pearson, Alan
Pelletier, Cheryl E.
Pelosky, Ann Marie
Pelton, Kathryn L.
Pementel, Carol A.
Penner, Erin M.
Penner, I. Suzanne
Perez, Aurora D.
Peros, Barbara
Perrin, Janice E.
Perry, Kenneth J.
Peters, Patricia M.
Petrasko, Georgia A.
Pfarrer, Barbara
Phelan, Melissa B.
Phelan III, Leonard H.
Philla, Robert
Phillips, Jason E.
Picariello, Katrina
Pierce, Ronald D.
Pierce, Therese R.
Pihl, Donna C.
Pinardi, Marisa L.
Pineo, Mary Ann D.
Pinto, Carrie E.
Pitre, Erin E.
Pizzano, Amy M.
Plumb, Deborah A.
Poirier, Anne M.
Pontius, Elizabeth J.
Pope, Lesah S.
Popp, Corinne L. `
Potter, Nancy G.
Potzka, Barbara
Powers, Linda
Proudfoot, Joyce
Provance, Wendy L
Putman, Eileen M.
Putnam, Jill E.
Quealey, Eleanor J.
Quilty, Carolyn E.
Quink, Diane M.
Quinn, Sarah
Title
Custodian
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Gross Wages
In 1998
29,741
50,425
2,571
2,395
36,499
49,874
Duty Aide/Day Care Worker 6,292
Substitute Teacher
Custodian
Secretary II
Custodian
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher/Dept. Head
Tutor
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Worker
Substitute Teacher
Temporary
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Bus Driver
Teacher
Summer School
Teacher
620
19,169
23,036
22,417
51,149
53,343
53,582
9,460
275
36,792
21,547
1,331
1,581
129
51,308
55
15,624
37,292
1,800
52,329
Tutor/Substitute Teacher 1,159
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Custodian
Substitute Cafeteria
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Tutor
Summer Day Care Aide
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Bookkeeper
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Day Care Aide
Teacher
33,050
52,243
165
243
11,204
3,890
13,365
120
40,345
110
7,509
3,009
880
55
45,039
21,231
18,605
31,254
46,120
1,311
35,009
123
110
18,309
48,705
47,955
7,783
52,769
237
Name
Quirk, Gayle D.
Rabitor-Willey, Nichole M
Rabold, Jennifer C.
Radley, Maureen
Ralston, Joanne M.
Rathburn, Rosemary
Raymond, Ashley S.
Redmond, Mary -Ellen
Reed, Kgren G.
Reeves -Rowles, Kim
Regan, Brian J.
Regan, J. Peter
Reilly, Tracie A.
Rice, Sandra M.
Rice, Thad R.
Robbio, Carol
Roberts, Deborah F.
Roberts, John
Robinson, Rona E.
Rodrigues, Claire
Roney, Susan J.
Roszell, Joel E.
Rowe, Megan L.
Roza, Tanya G.
Rudy, Hannah J.
RueII, Jacquelyn A.
Ruffino, Catherine W.
Runge, Matthew J.
Russo, Sally A.
Ryan, Jeanne
Ryan, Joan M.
Ryan, Kathleen
Saben, Sandra J.
Sabourin, James A.
Sadowski, Michael J.
Sampson, Jennifer L.
Santerre, Linda M.
Santini, Sherry A.
Sauro, David A.
Schettini Jr., Patrick A.
Schmedes, Sandra L.
Schrock, Kathleen
Scott -Cash, Judith M.
Searles, Francine A.
Sears, Harold F.
Sennott, Colleen T.
Sexton, Doreen A.
Sexton, Richard D.
Seymour, Christine G.
Shafran, Florence S.
Shaughnessy, Heather S.
Shaughnessy, Pamela
Shaw, Leslie F.
Shaw, Susan H.
Shea, Bonnie J.
Shea, Meridith E.
Gross Wages
In 1998
46,645
3,381
11,764
49,683
51,459
4,015
12,390
36,712
16,899
46,367
1,286
73,839
2,985
481
53,224
48,013
55,647
3,617
3,489
47,120
18,116
48,209
1,500
27,311
448
2,684
1,393
1,944
523
48,102
565
64,456
52,825
51,243
38,151
707
62,969
41,353
169
78,194
965
60,343
2,045
42,135
769
5,394
20
15,915
165
548
6,213
52,123
63
602
165
990
Title
Teacher
. Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Dir. of Special Services
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher/Dept. Head
Coach
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Teacher
Coach
Counselor
Substitute Teacher
Cafeteria Substitute
Substitute Cafeteria
Coach
Duty Aide
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Assistant Principal
Teacher
Librarian
Teacher
Teacher
Speech Pathologist
Teacher
Coach
Principal
Substitute Aide
Technology Dept. Head
Substitute Clerical
Nurse
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Cafeteria
Mechanics Helper
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Aide
Name
Sheret, Ellen M.
Sherman, Alex S.
Sherman, David G.
Sherman, Ruth D.
Shields, John W.
Shorette, Tina E.
Shrake, Linda B.
Shuman, Jeri E.
Shuttleworth, Katherine
Siegel, Tracie C.
Siempos, Erasmia
Silvan, Deborah D.
Silvestro, Pamela J.
Simmons, Patricia A.
Simon, Linda B.
Simonich, Kimberly I.
Sinopoli, John J.
Skala, James H.
Skala, Renee G.
Small, Helen
Smith, Cathie
Smith, Ernest B.
Smith, Shirley
Smith, Susan Ann
Smyth, Pamela
Sojda, Tara L.
Sorvillo, Lori L.
Sossel, Tracey A.
Springer, Daniel
Springer, Soni R.
St. Cyr, Henry
St. Onge, Rhea
St. Pierre, Joyce A.
Stackhouse, Suzanne N.
Stacy, Judith A.
Stahl, Karla C.
Stanley, Denise M.
Stead, Robert
Stein, Carolynne J.
Stein, Frederick
Steinmueller, Karen A.
Stella, Rita D.
Stewart, Carolyn K.
Stewart, Nancy
Stewart, Virginia
Still, Judith M.
Stobbart, Lisa J.
Stoecker, Catherine M.
Storniolo, Rebecca
Stratton, Constance
Street, Suzanne D.
Streeter, George
Strong, Nancy
Sugermeyer, Doreen
Sullivan, Donald J.
Sullivan, Francis H.
Gross Wages
In 1998
t4,726
140
8,433
2,754
3,072
14,177
33,139
220
55
37,584
234
6,912
15,828
22,076
51,864
22,554
48,849
8,435
15,142
48,955
50,636
11,871
58,444
47,120
52,842
5,472
12,072
50,636
37,765
715
1,989
11,965
173
19,661
4,894
36,652
12,302
52,691
21,476
57,565
24,282
46,249
48,102
49,299
Title
T.A. II/Library
Substitute Teacher
Plumber
Talented/Gifted
Substitute Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
M. Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Cafeteria Substitute
C&I Tech Prep Secretary
Sped Aide II
Secretary II
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Speech/Language
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Clerical Substitute
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Sped Aide II .
Teacher
Teacher
School Psychologist
Cafeteria Manager
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher/Reg. Dept. Head 57,862
Sped Aide II 17,654
Substitute Bus Driver 538
Sped Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
14,508
2,080
48,975
42,264
52,765
49,836
912
5,123
52,243
238
Name
Sullivan, John L.
Sullivan, Judith M.
Sullivan, Kim P.
Sullivan, Maureen M.
Sullivan, Stephen P.
Sulyma, Richard A.
Sutter, Cheryl
Svoboda, Dorothy C.
Swanson, Susan E.
Sweeney, Beverly A.
Swidler, Grace E.
Swift, Margaret A.
Switzer, Robert A.
Sylvia, Lynn M.
Tallman, Kerry
Tanner, Joyce E.
Tarala, Carol M.
Tarala, Ill, Edmund J.
Taylor, Catherine J.
Tellier, Richard J.
Terhune, Dorothy H.
Terrenzi, Kelly J.
Terrio, Michelle
Thatcher, Wendy L.
Thomas, Stephen E.
Thompson, Jay K.
Thompson, Mary Ellen
Thompson, Sharon L.
Tighe, Gayle
Tobin, Pamela J.
Todd, John W.
Toppin, Anna
Toppin, Kenneth S.
Torres, Chiara D.
Tosetti, Patricia A.
Totten, Barbara A.
Totten, Jeffrey E.
Tramantano, James
Trempelas, Demetrius
Trickett, Frederick R.
Trimble, Stephen A.
Tucker, Jane M.
Twarog, Karin
Vachon, Gil B.
Valentine, Melissa A.
Van Weel, Kathleen G.
Van Weel, Kathleen T.
Vanweel, Nicole D.
Verani, Marybeth
Viana, Saulo G.
Vincent, Marla
Virgin, Christopher A.
Visceglio, Laurel A.
Vreeland, Robert H.
Waldo, Donald
Walenski, Robert A.
Gross Wages
In 1998
14,071
51,343 '
48,4821
5,817
1,828
26,886
49,431 •
110
1,130
110
1,495
31,756
1,434
939
1,030
1,337
48,302
822
4,442
550
17,600
28,260
27,726
1,073
275
56,178
2,872
3,356
12,383
366
47,897
Title
Custodian
Teacher
Teacher
Secretary II
Substitute Teacher
Maintenance Laborer
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Tutor
Business Secretary
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Duty Aide
Temporary
Teacher
Custodial Substitute
Bus Driver
Substitute Teacher
Sped Aide II
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Nurse
Substitute Teacher
Counselor
ESL Tutor
Day Care Aide
Cafeteria Worker
Substitute Nurse
Teacher
Food Service Bookkeeper 23,317
Custodian
Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Sped Aide II
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Cafeteria
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Computer Tech Helper
Secretary II
Substitute Custodian
Day Care Worker
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
796
6,563
6,469
19,037
671
263
22,777
220
7,417
26,682
52,243
1,750
32,911
12,905
55
495
41,879
2,267
33,329
47
6,984
3,127
53,170
217
Name
Walker, Carol A.
Walker, Constance 0.
Walker, Franklin E.
Walker, John R.
Walker, Kathryn H.
Walker, Wendy M.
Wall, Karen Kelly
Wallin, Randall W.
Wallwork, Kathryn A.
Walsh, Dorothy D.
Walsh, John N.
Walsh, Kathleen A.
Walsh, Madeleine B.
Warren, Cheryl A.
Warren, Virginia L.
Watson, Donald
Watson, Joanna M.
Watson, June R.
Watson, Patricia A.
Watts, Carolyn
Webster, Allan R.
Weeks, Jean A.
Weldon, S. Claire
Welsh, David L.
Welsh, Natalie A.
Wentz, Elizabeth Z.
Whalen, Eileen M.
Whalen, Lisa M.
Gross Wages
In 1998
743
385
26,421
2,005
6,633
46,999
4,143
66,445
10,044
814
11,912
402
7,210
11,812
6,427
57,992
35,391
17,669
16,162
12,698
13,739
1,669
270
52,875
20,181
18,254
17,888
6,623
Title
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Custodian
Substitute Teacher
Early Childhood Aide
Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Principal
Day Care Aide
Tutor
Custodian
Substitute Nurse
Substitute Teacher
Teacher Aide II
Sped Aide II
Psychologist
Teacher
Sped Aide II
Sped Aide II/Teacher
Cafeteria Worker
Sped Bus Driver
Teacher Aide II
Adult Education
Teacher
Secretary/Receptionist
Tutor
Secretary/Receptionist
Community Education
Name
Wheaton, Sara
Wheeler, Mark A.
Whinnem, Reade S.
Whitcomb, Susan N.
White, Virginia F.
White, William
Whitelaw, Graham J.
Wikstrom, Charles S.
Williams, Margaret G.
Williams, Margaret 0.
Williams, Rickey L.
Wilson, Suzanne E.
Winrow, Alan R.
Winslow, Winifred
Wolf, Ann B.
Wood, Rita
Woodman, Clinton J.
Woods, Alan W.
Wreyford, Giovanna S.
Wright, Stefanie E.
Wytrwal, Marcia J.
Yargeau, Elizabeth
York, Edward M.
Zellers, Carolyn M.
Zimmerman, Kathleen M.
Zimmerman, Tobias S.
Zopatti, Carl
239
Gross Wages
In 1998
44,074
12,878
27,585
3,300
2,974
57,982
5,132
37,730
1,086
4,929
31,153
388
63,206
13,737
51,993
52,243
28,301
30,009
10,005
2,700
36,225
47,502
53,761
44,904
51,343
1,804
52,586
Title
Teacher
Custodian
Teacher
Social Worker
Substitute Teacher
Counselor
Coaching
Ground Maint. Foreman
Substitute Teacher
Sped Aide II
Custodian
Sped Aide II
Assistant Principal
Cafeteria Worker
Teacher
Teacher
Shift Leader
Mechanic's Helper
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Seasonal Grounds•
Teacher
Prelude
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Class of 1998 Scholarship and Award Assembly
Thursday evening, June 4th, 1998 • Seven o'clock
Program
D -Y Regional H.S. String Orchestra
"Concerto in D"
Johann Sebastian Bach
Processional "Pomp and Circumstance" Audience Stands
Welcome
"Movin' On"
Raymond R. Hannisian
Patrick Donegan
Class President
D -Y Regional H.S. Concert Chorale
"The Lord Bless You and Keep You"
Peter Lutkin
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School Awards
Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey
Superintendent
Recessional
"Kanon"
Johann Pachelbel
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.
Principal
and Representatives
Audience Stands
Awards and Scholarships 1998
Boston College Book Award
Boston University Book Award
Brown University Book Award
Cornell University Book Award
Dartmouth Book Award
Emmanuel College Book Award
Harvard Book Award
Holy Cross Book Award
Mount Holyoke College Book Award
Center for Creative Youth, Wesleyan University
Smith College Book Award
Wellesley College Book Award
Wheaton College Book Award
Williams College Book Award
Yale University Book Award
National Honor Society Presentations
VFW 8074, Frank Innello Post
"Voice of Democracy" Award
F.O.S.S. Appreciation Awards
The Chi Rho Scholarship
St. Pius Tenth Parish
Bradford Hemeon Memorial Scholarship
Laurence C. MacArthur/John Simpkins
Elementary Parents Advisory Council
Dennis -Yarmouth Kiwanis Club
Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce
240
Yarmouth High School Class of 1940
Grand Prix Driving School
Dennis -Yarmouth Women's Club
Excellence in Science
Stanley M. Daggett Award for Excellence in Mathematics
English Department Awards
Phyllis Nickerson Schaefer English Award
Excellence in Social Studies
"Nautilus" Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism
Excellence in World Languages
Chatham Chorale Award for Choral Excellence
Barbara Ardito Memorial Scholarship
Albert J. Bohlin Memorial Scholarship
Meredith A. Quinn Memorial Scholarship
DAR, Capt. Joshua Gray Chapter Awards
Excellence in American History
Good Citizen Award
VFW, Yarmouth Post 6293
The Friday Club
Academic All-Star Scholarship
(presented by the Community Newspaper Company)
Massachusetts Elks Association, Inc.
Red Jacket Inns' Scholarship
Yarmouth Restaurant Association
Dan'I Webster/Hearth 'n Kettle Scholarship
Healing Arts Scholarship
School-to-Careers/Tech Prep Program
Karen Nicoletti Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Cape Cod Miniature Society)
Loyal Order of Moose, Yarmouth Lodge # 2270
William G. Eastman Scholarship
East Dennis Ladies' Aid Society
Catherine White Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Dennis Junior Women's Club)
Harwich -Dennis Rotary Club
Howard Lodge Masonic Scholarship
Richard J. Terrio Scholarship
Yarmouth Firefighters' Relief Association
David Thacher Memorial Scholarship
Herbert S. Hughes Memorial Arts Scholarship
Dennis Firefighters' Association
Yarmouth Police Relief Association
Thomas Minckler Memorial Scholarship
Sgt. Thomas E. Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Phebe Murray Carey Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Dennis Chamber of Commerce)
Barnstable -Yarmouth Lions Club
Yarmouth Rotary Club
Paul E. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Interact Scholarship
Sharon Callachan Music Award
Village Garden Club of Dennis
Nigel Fitzgerald Scholarship
Aquacultural Research Corporation
Eugene J. Petrovits Memorial Scholarship
Hays & James McConnell Clark Scholarship
Garden Club of Yarmouth
Ryan M. Fiala Memorial Scholarship
Joshua S. Sears Memorial Scholarship
John A. MacNaught Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Dennis -Harwich Lions Club)
Yarmouth Scholarship Fund
Cape Cod Association
Michael Bean Memorial Scholarship
DAV Auxiliary, Cape Cod Unit # 96
West Dennis Garden Club
Dennis -Yarmouth Parents' Council Leadership Award
Joshua Sears Memorial Award for the Dramatic Arts
Dennis -Yarmouth Band Parents' Association
U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award
Paul F Corsano Scholarship
Thomas Griffin Athletic Scholarship
R. Glenn Landers Scholarship
Norelco Tripleheader Scholarship
Tom "Tucker" Zinkevich Dennis -Yarmouth Golf Award
Knights of Columbus/St. Pius X Council 10346
Scholar/Athlete Award
Stephen Donnelly Memorial Scholarship
John McBride Memorial Golf Award
Excellence in Physical Education
Michael Diebolt Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Yarmouth -Dennis
Red Sox Baseball Club)
Scott Nicholson Memorial Scholarship
Bass River/Bayberry Hills and Dennis Golf Associations
Paula B. McManaway Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Yarmouth Little League)
Hyannis Lodge of Elks No. 1549
Kevin M. Giardino Memorial Scholarship
Joseph W. Aldridge, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Girl's Athletic Achievement Award
Walter "Skip" Daly Award for the Outstanding
Senior Male Athlete
Dolphin Awards
Dennis -Union Church Memorial Scholarship
U.S. Marine Corps Awards
HOPE Scholarship
Dennis Police Patrolmans' Union
Cape Cod Bank & Trust Company
Chester W. Ellis Scholarship
Samuel Robbins Awards
WCOD's Dave Clark Scholarship
Esther W. Howes Scholarship
(Women's Fellowship of the Dennis Union Church)
Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Scholarship
(presented by the Cape Cod Times)
Media One's Brad Dean Scholarship
Karen S. Merchant Memorial Scholarship
Dennis -Yarmouth Custodians' Scholarship
Dennis Police Association
Ruth B. Sears Scholarship Fund
Principal's Leadership Award
Richard C. Dorshimer Memorial Scholarship
(presented by the Northside Business Association)
Vinland Lodge of Cape Cod # 703
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Hazel W. Gifford Scholarship
Daniel Snowden Memorial Scholarship
United Methodist Women
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District Awards
Peter Maxtone-Graham Art Award
Dennis -Yarmouth Educators' Association Awards
Wixon Middle School Class of 1994
West Awards
Louis B. Thacher Scholarship
Bill Booker Memorial Scholarship
John Owen Hart Scholarship
Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust Awards
Ann Castonguay Memorial Awards
Top Twenty Book Awards
Salutatorian Award
Valedictorian Awards
Trustees of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District Scholarship
Members of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School
District Committee act as Trustees for various designated
scholarship funds, and each year at the Scholarship and
Award Assembly distribute awards to deserving gradu-
ates. The Ann Castonguay Memorial Scholarship has
been awarded to worthy Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High
School seniors each year since 1948. The West Awards
were established in 1976. The following scholarships have
been established in perpetuity: Yarmouth High School
Class of 1940 in 1987; Louis B. Thacher in 1990; Bill
Booker Memorial Scholarship in 1991; Peter Maxtone-
Graham Art Award in 1992; Captain J.E. Fairbank Trust in
1995; and John Owen Hart Scholarship in 1996. From
other available funds, cash gifts are presented to the Vale-
dictorian and the Saluatorian, and the twenty top-rank-
ing graduates receive an appropriate book.
Scholarships Previously Announced
Art Awards
Faculty Merit Award
Best Photographic Collection of Work
Holl Award — Best Piece of Functional Ceramics
Yarmouth Art Guild's Achievement Awards
Best in Drawing/Painting
Best in Pottery/Sculpture
Best in Printmaking/Textile
Best in Photography
Boston Globe Paper Route to College Award
Cape Cod Community College
DAV, Cape Cod Chapter #96
Dennis -Yarmouth Soccer Boosters' Club
First Congregational Church of Yarmouth Port
Benevolence Committee Scholarship
Everts Memorial Scholarship
Governor's Alliance Against Drugs
Massachusetts JCI Senate Foundation
Massachusetts Lions Club Youth Speech Contest
Order Sons of Italy in America, Cape Cod Lodge No. 2404
United States JCI Senate Foundation
VFW, Dennis F. Thomas Post 2578, Ladies Auxiliary
Prelude
Processional
"Pomp and Circumstance"
Star Spangled Banner
Welcome
Commencement Address
Commencement Message
Presentation of Diplomas
Recessional
"Pomp and Circumstance"
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional High School
Class of 1998
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, June 6th, 1998
11:00 .a.m.
Dennis -Yarmouth Band
Francis Scott Key,
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.
Principal
Carol McGuire
School Committee Chair
Kristin Rose Wilson
Salutatorian
Jessica Curran Murphy
Valedictorian
Dr. Michael D. McCaffrey
Superintendent
Patrick Nelson Donegan
Class President
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.
Principal
Dennis -Yarmouth Band
Following the program, parents and friends are invited to congratulate the graduates.
Penny Adams
Trevor Henry Agnitti
James E. Aitchinson
Gunnar Albemark
Shaun P. Ames
Kimberly Michelle Anderson
Tanzerious Anderson
George Andrade, Ill
Kristen Lynn Angell*
Arda M. Ardan
Chrystal Monica Armstrong
Anya Lee Baams
Timothy Badach
Kristen Bahman*
Kelly E. Barczak
John Russell Barker, III*
Vanessa Clare Barnatt
CLASS OF 1998
Alison A. Barr*
Christopher Beasley
Jeremy J. Beauchemin
Melinda Beaulieu
Sarah Ann Beavan
Beau D. Beecy
Brett J. Beeson
Katy Marie Bennett
David Ralph Bibo, Jr.*
Michael Bonanno
Lori J. Bows
Jason T. Boyle
Kelly Jane Bradish
Jeremy Patrick Bridges
Bruna Maria Brollo
Emily L. Brooke
Meghan E. Brown
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Steven Brown
Allyson E. Bunce*
Stephanie M. Burch
David L. Bushnell
Laura Marie Callahan*
Brian D. Cameron
Julie M. Cameron*
Sara Elizabeth Cameron*
Lisa Marie Campbell
Megan Elizabeth Canepari*
Mark A. Carrick
Megan Reilly Carroll
Heather Marie Cassidy
Caren Lynn Cassin
Jeffrey K. Cassin
Christopher Castano
Henry Chang*
Steve Chapman
Josh Chen
Emi Chihara
Robert Clark, Jr.
John M. Clohessy
Chester Coggeshall
Michael Francis Connelly, Jr.
Benjamin Issac Coppelman*
Richard F. Corso, Jr.
Jeffrey E. Cotto
Scott Crawford
Colleen Elizabeth Creeden*
Brian Croker
Kelley Lynn Curran
Travis Eli Cyr
Amanda S. -Darby
Michelle Kaye Darcy
Angela Dean
Elane Decouto
James Demeyer
Jamie R. Deveau
Meyre M. Dias
Kevin J. Doherty
Patrick Nelson Donegan*,
Nathan K. Donnelly
Krystal L. Doyle
Jacob Michael Drew
Joshua David Drohan
Rebekah H. Drozell
Jeff P. Dulkie
Meghann Sylvia Durney*
Jennifer B. Eldredge
Donald E. Elerbie
Jessica Annastacia English
Rebecca C. Estey
Dustin K. Fanning
Amber Leigh Fernandez
Saionara Cristina Ferreira
Joanne M. Fitzgerald
James M. Franchino
Janice Eve Furtado
James S. Ghilardi
Cari A. Giard
Michael K. Giardino
John Edward Gilligan, IV
Adrienne Glenn
Christopher Michael Glover
Leah Goering
Michelle E. Goodfellow
Jacob Nathan Goodwin
Michael J. Granger
Michael Greeney
Jesse Reed Hagopian
Lindsay Jean Haigh
Jacqueline E. Hall
John Harty
Sarah Lizbeth Haskell
Rachel Evelyn Holden
Joshua Mackenzie Hope
Tessa Lee Hoppe
Lindsey Evelyn Howard
Hunt A. Huber
Bridget M. Hughes
* National Honor Society
Matthew J. Humber
Alissa M. Inman*
Todd J. Johnston
Andrew T. Judge
Alessandra Kariotis
Shannon Marie Keefe
Shanna A. Kelly
Tara S. Kiernan
Jennifer Marie Knight
Kimberly Lagasse
Judy Louise Lamont
Alissa N. Lesperance
Christopher V. Levins
Samantha D. Levitan
Leeann Catherine Maddalena
Justin Mahoney
Edward Warren Marchildron*
James Andrew Martin, Jr.*
Kristen M: Maslauskas
Molly Elizabeth McAuliffe*
Shannon Nicole McDowell*
Sean E. McGrath
Kevin L. McGuire
Jessica Ann Mclssac*
Brian J. McManus
Laurie A. McNeil
Dawn -Rae Medeiros
Christopher Mello
Chad H. Miller
Heather Lee Miller
Elizabeth Mitchell
Alisha J. Mitsis
Joseph J. Moeller
Devanie Monahan
Ashley Moore
Catherine Annie Moore
Leah Ellison Moorey
Bianca M. Moruzzi*
Erin E. Mulhern
Anthony R Muniz
Cathleen M. Murphy*
Jessica Curran Murphy*
Timothy R Murphy*
Donald Thomas Murray, Jr.
Timothy Daniel Myland
Corey J. Myrbeck
Leon Narbonne, Jr.
Jennifer Nardi
Sharon Lynn Nelson*
Hillary Mary Nixon
Benjamin E. Novak*
Robert Daniel O'Connor, Ill
Angela C. O'Keefe
Edward W. Paquin*
Rachael A. Pendleton
Andrew H. Philbrook
Daniel E. Phillips*
Jeffrey D. Phillips*
Amy Marie Pizzano*
Garren S. Poirer
David James Puopolo, Jr.*
Jason F. Puzio
Matthew Steven Puzio
Tenley Elizabeth Quirk*
Victoria Anne Quirk
Daniel J. Rancourt*
Holly M. Rebello
Nathan Hall Richter*
Alexander Riker
Adam Clay Rudow
Kerry A. Russas
Nicole S. Russell
Amy T. Sarmento
Maria Rebecca Sarowsky
Matthew Paul Sarver
Cory Joseph Schnaible
Christiane Seitz
Addie Marie Shaw
Jessica C. Smith
Joseph K. St. Pierre
Jennifer L. Stacy
Ariana Britt Ellen Staff
Zachary Stoecker -Sylvia
Helen Stoilas
Leah Marie Stone*
Kaycee K. Stover*
Richard K. Staffin
James David Sullivan
Jennifer J. Sullivan*
Jennifer Mary Sullivan
Joseph D. Sullivan
Jimmy A. Svensson
Matthew R Sweeney
Sarah Jean Sweeney
Alex F. Tanguay*
Jennifer Ann Tarantino
Megan Elizabeth Thacher*
Nicole Danielle Theohardis
Athena Eilleen Thomas
Kirsten Marie Thompson
John P. Tierney
Nicole Renee Vachon
Gregg A. VanWickle
Helen K. Walker
Erik Randall Wallin*
Ryan Patrick Walsh
Erin K. Watson
James Justin West
Lisa H. Whitcomb
Stephen Whynott
Sara T. Willett
Tracy Lynn Willis
Kristin Rose Wilson*
Sean P. Wolfe
Rudy J. Woloss, 3rd
Benjamin Mathew Wright
Joanne Yeshulas
CLASS MARSHALLS
Katie Hall Justin Goodfellow
Marion Warner (Alternate) Andrew Hopkins (Alternate)
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GEORGE L.. MAL.ONE, ,.CPA, PC
Certified Public Accountants
Orleans/Brewster Office Park
3 BayState Court
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631
Tel: (508) 240-1511
Fax: (508) 240-2758
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the School Committee of the
Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Dennis -Yarmouth
Regional School District (the School District), South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, as of and for the year
ended June 30, 1998, as listed in the accompanying index. These general purpose financial statements
are the responsibility of the School District's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these general purpose financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards 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 general purpose financial statementsare free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the general purpose financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall general purpose financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
Consistent with the practice of many school districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the
' School District has not maintained historical cost records of its property, plant, and equipment.
Accordingly, the general purpose financial statements, referred to above, do not include a statement of
fixed assets which should be presented to conform with generally accepted accounting principles.
In our opinion, except that the omission of financial statements of the School District's fixed
assets results in an incomplete presentation, the accompanying general purpose financial statements
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School
District, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, as of June 30, 1998, and the results of its operations for the
year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued reports dated
September 15, 1998, on our consideration of the School District's internal control over financial
reporting and on its compliance with certain provisions o laws, regulations, contracts, and grants.
Brewster, Massachusetts
September 15, 1998
MEMBER OF
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc:.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL. DISTRICT
SOUTH YARMOUTH. MASSACHUSETTS
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET: ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS
June 30. 1998
(Notes I and 2)
ASSETS
Cash (Note 4)
Due from other governments
Due from other sources
Inventories
Deferred compensation invested
To be provided in future years'
for retirement of debt
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND FUND EOUITIES
Liabilities:
Payroll payable
Other accounts payable
Amounts withheld from employees
Agency payables ,
Accrued sick leave (Note 7)
Claims payable
Deferred compensation due
employees (Note 7)
Bonds and notes payable (Note 8)
Reserved for inventories
Total liabilities
Fund equities:
Reserved for expenditures
Encumbered
Unreserved (Note 6)
Total fund equities
Total liabilities and fund equities
Special Capital
General Revenue Projects
Fund Funds Funds
$2,210,294 S 569,534 $ 179,679
28,613
2,057
39,961
Long -Term
Debt
Accounts
$ 8.604.531
52.210.294 $ 640,165 $ 179.679 S 8.604.531
S 679,034
219,560
96.646
3,422
$ 39,961
998.662 39,961
450,000
761.632 600.204
1.211.632 600.204 179.679
179,679
Trust
and Agency
Funds
Totals
(Memorandum
Oniv)
$ 610,021 $ 3,569,528
28,613
2,057
39,961
692,522 692,522
.8.604,531
$ 1.302.543 $ 12.937,212
S 47.833
30,438
692.522 692,522
7,345,000 7,345,000
39(961
8,604,531 770,793 10,413.947
.S 1,259,531
679,034
219,560
96,646
- 511,255
1,259,531
• 30,438
450,000
179,6.79
531.750 1.893.586
531.750 2.523.265
52.210.294 $ 640.165 S 179.679 $ 8.604.531 $ 1.302.543 S 12.937.212
See accompanying notes.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOUTH YARMOUTH. MASSACHUSETTS
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES. EXPENDITURES. AND CHANGE IN FUND EQUITIES
ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES AND TRUST FUNDS
Year Ended June 30. 1998
(Notes l and 2)
Revenues:
Assessments to participating towns
Other intergovernmental aid
Interest
Charges for services
Other
Total revenues
Expenditures:
Administration
Instruction
Other school services
Operations and maintenance of facilities
Fixed charges
Community services
Acquisition of fixed assets
Debt and interest
Other programs
Total expenditures
Revenues over (under) expenditures
Other financing sources (uses):
Transfers in
Transfers out
Bond proceeds
Revenues and other sources over (under)
expenditures and other uses
Fund equities at beginning of year
Fund equities at end of year
General
Fund
Special
Revenue
Funds
S 22,028,342
6,584,139 $ 2,353,408
289,897
177,321 1,016,507
296.844 17.658
Capital
Projects
Funds
Trust
Funds
S 22,498 $ 63.416
12,039
69,086
Totals
(Memorandum
Only)
$ 22,028,342
9,023,46 I
301,936
1,193,828
383.588
29,376,543 3,387,573 22,498 144,541 32,931,155
710,636
19,154,438
1,581,101
2,798,689
2,407,766
82,210
158,539
1,298,360
654.733
28.846.972
1,967,780 57,742
1,115,079 33,173
56,034 393,399 41,480
163,412 83,841
21,064
89,255 566,785
24.570
3.412.624 960.184 240.806
529,571 (25,051) (937,636) (96,265)
70,144 240,049 190,099
(406,924) (91,893) (1,475)
600.000
192,791 123,105 (337,686) 92,359
710,636
21,179,960
2,729,353
3,289,602
2,655,019
103,274
814,579
1.298.860
679.303
33.460.586
(529,431)
500,292
(500,292)
600.000
70,569
1.018.841 477.099 517,365 439,391 2.452.696
$ 1.211.632 $ 600.204 $ 179.679 $ 531.750 $ 2.523.265
See accompanying notes.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOUTH YARMOUTH. MASSACHUSETTS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES. EXPEND[TURES, AND CHS\NGES IN FUND EQUITIES
GENERAL FUND - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended June 30. 1993
(Notes 1 and 2)
Savings
Budeet Actual (Deficiency )
Revenues:
Assessments to participating towns $ 22,028.344 S 22,023.342 $ (2)
Other intergovernmental aid 6.315,057 6,584,139 269,082
Interest 200,000 289,897 39,897
Charges for services 111,071 177,321 66,250
Other 283,077 296.844 13.767
Total revenues 28,937,549 29,376,543 438,994
Expenditures:
Administration 737,890 710,636 27,254
Instruction 19,023,210 19,154,438 (131,228)
Other school services 1,591,061 1,581,101 9,960
Operations and maintenance of facilities 2,723,395 2,798,689 (75,294)
Fixed charges 2,570,087 2,407,766 162,321
Community services 64,567 32,210 (17,643)
Acquisition of fixed assets 189,441 158,539 30,902
Debt and interest 1,298,861. 1,298,860 1
Other programs 644.338 654.733 (10.3951
Total expenditures 28.842.850 28.346,972 (4.122)
Revenues over expenditures
Other financing sources (uses):
Transfers in
Transfers out
94,699 529,571
57,764 70,144
(402.4631 (406.9241
434,372
12,380
(4.4611
Revenues and other sources over
(under) expenditures and other uses $ .(250,0001 192,791 $ 442.791
Fund equities at beginning of year 1,018,841
Fund equities at end of year $ 1.211.632
See accompanying notes.
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DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES. AND CHANGES IN FUND EQUITIES
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended June 30, 1998
(Notes I and 2)
Savings
Bud_et Actual (Deficiency)
Revenues:
Other intergovernmental aid " $ 2,392,396 $ 2,353,408 $ (38,988)
Charges for services 965,110 1,016:507 51,397
Other 17,051 17,658 607
Total revenues 3,374,557 3,387,573 13,016
Expenditures:
Instruction 2,116,254 1,967,780 148,474
Other school services 1,129,466 1,115,079 14,387
Operations and maintenance of facilities , 35,170 56,034 (20,864)
Fixed charges 183,908' 163,412 20,496
Community services 24,233 21,064 3,169
Acquisition of fixed assets 116.884 89.255 27.629
Total expenditures 3.605.915 3.412.624 193.291
Revenues over (under) expenditures (231,358) (25,051) 206,307
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in 229,924 240,049 10,125
Transfers out (92.224) (91.393) 331
Revenues and other sources over (under)
expenditures and other uses
Fund equities at beginning of year
Fund equities at end of year
$ (93.658)
See accompanying notes.
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123,105
477.099
S 600.204
$ 216.763
DENNIS -YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
Note 1. District Agreement and Reporting Entity
The Dennis -Yarmouth Regional School District (the School District), South Yarmouth,
Massachusetts, was formed by the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth through an agreement dated
June 15, 1954, to build and operate a high school facility to serve the towns. At special, town
meetings held in Dennis and Yarmouth on February 27, 1975, the voters amended this agreement
whereby, beginning July 1, 1975, the School District assumed responsibility for operating
elementary and middle schools within the towns in addition to the high school.
Reporting Entity
Primary Government - The School District is governed by a seven member
representative School Committee from its member towns of Dennis and Yarmouth.
As required by GAAP and in accordance with GASB, the accompanying general
purpose financial statements present the School District and its component units.
Component Units - Component units are included in the School District's reporting
entity if their operational and financial relationships with the School District are
significant. No component units are identified for the year ended June 30, 1998,
which meet the criteria for inclusion in the accompanying general purpose financial
statements.
Joint Ventures - Municipal joint ventures pool, resources to share the costs, risks, and
rewards of providing services to its participants, the public, or others The School
District is participant in the following joint venture:
Name Purpose Address
Cape Cod Municipal To provide employee P.O. Box 332
Health Group insurance benefits Sandwich, MA
1998 Assessment
$2,667,866
The Cape Cod Municipal Health Group (the Group) is governed by a
representative steering committee. The School District is indirectly liable for debt
and other expenditures of the Group and is assessed monthly for its subscribing
employees based on premiums determined prior to the start of the fiscal year for
each type of policy. Financial statements of the Group may be obtained by
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SOUTH YARMOUTH. MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
contacting the Group at the above address. The School District has no equity interest
in the joint venture.
The School District is also a participant in the Cape Cod Collaborative and the
N.E.E.D. Collaborative. The Cape Cod Collaborative, P.O. Box 3086, Bourne, MA
02532, provides special education services for eligible pupils pre -kindergarten
through grade 12. The N.E.E.D. Collaborative, do Falmouth Public Schools, 340
Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth, MA 02536, provides environmental education
for the School District's fifth grades. The payments to the Cape Cod Collaborative
and the N.E.E.D. Collaborative were $236,874 and $69,162 respectively, for fiscal
1998. Financial information may be obtained from the collaboratives by contacting
them at the above addresses. The School District has no equity in the joint ventures.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying general purpose financial statements present the financial position of
the School District at June 30, 1998, and the results of its operations for the year then ended in
accordance with terms of the amended School District agreement.
The School District maintains its accounting records in accordance with practices
prescribed by the Department of Revenue and the Department of Education of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The accounting requirements of this system differ in some
respects from accounting practices described by generally accepted accounting principles.
Certain adjustments and reclassifications have been made to present the accompanying general
purpose financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles except
for the accounting for fixed assets as described hereafter. . The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies reflected in the accompanying general purpose financial
statements.
Basis of Presentation --Fund Accounting,
The accounts of the School District are organized on the basis of funds and account groups.
A fund is an independent fiscal and accounting entity with a self -balancing set of accounts. Fund
accounting segregates funds according to its intended purpose and is used to aid management in
demonstrating compliance with finance -related legal and contractual provisions. The minimum
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SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1993
number of funds maintained is consistent with legal and managerial requirements.
Account groups are a reporting device to account for certain assets and liabilities of
governmental funds not recorded directly in those funds. Financial transactions of the School
District are classified in the following funds for general purpose financial statement presentation:
General Fund accounts for all transactions relating to general governmental activities
which are not otherwise accounted for in another fund.
Special Revenue Funds account for proceeds of specific revenue sources restricted by
law or administrative action for specified purposes (other than those sources related to
major special projects, special assessments, or trusts). These funds include federal and
state grants, foodservice, athletic, and other restricted funds.
Capital Projects Funds account for financial resources consisting generally of debt
proceeds and amounts segregated for the acquisition of major capital assets and/or
completion of major special projects.
Trust and Agency Funds account for assets held by the School District as trustee or
agent for individuals, private organizations. other governmental units, and/or other
funds.
These funds include Workers' Compensation Trust Fund scholarships and student
activity funds.
Long -Term Debt Accounts account for all long-term debt of the School District to be
repaid in future years.
Basis of Accounting
The accompanying general purpose financial statements have been prepared principally on
the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when measurable and
available to the School District to fund its current year's operations. Expenditures are
recognized when related liabilities are incurred except as described below.
Expenditures
Expenditures are 'recorded throughout the year on the basis of cash disbursements. In
addition, as allowed by the Massachusetts General Laws, expenditures made during the 15
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
days following the close of each fiscal year which are related to the prior year are classified as
expenditures and accounts payable at June 30. Teachers' salaries incurred and goods and
services received by June 30 relating to the year's operations then ended are included as
expenditures of that year. Pension and debt service costs are recorded as expenditures when due
for payment.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first -in, first -out) or market. Inventories in
Special Revenue Funds consist of expendable supplies of the food service program. Cost is
recorded as an expenditure at the time of purchase. Inventories are offset by a reserve since they
do not constitute available, spendable resources.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are considered expenditures in the year purchased. The Massachusetts
accounting system does not providefor capitalizing such expenditures and does not require the
School District to maintain historical records of its fixed assets. Accordingly, a statement of
general fixed assets is not included in the accompanying general purpose financial statements.
Lona -Term Debt
Long-term debt is recorded in the long-term debt accounts. Interest on long-term debt is
recognized when payable. Debt service (payment of principal and interest) is funded through the
General Fund.
Budgets
The School Committee annually determines the amount to be raised (after deducting the
amount of anticipated 'revenues the School District expects to receive) to maintain and operate
the School District during the next fiscal year and apportions the amount among the member
towns in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The amounts apportioned to each town are
certified by the School District Treasurer to the treasurers of the towns. Each town appropriates
the amounts so certified at the next annual meeting.
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SOUTH YARMOUTH. MASSACHUSETTS
• NOTES TO GENERAL. PURPOSE FINANCIAL,STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported
amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results will differ from those estimates.
Note 3. School District Assessments
Under terms of the agreement, as amended, establishing the Dennis -Yarmouth Regional
School District, the School District's costs are apportioned,and assessments are levied against
the towns forming the School District. The School District's costs are apportioned as follows:
Costs to be Annortioned Basis of Annortionment
Principal and interest relating to debt Enrollment of the respective towns
issued subsequent to July 1, 1975
Special operating costs, principally
related to providing evening
educational programs
Pupil hours of the respective towns relating
to such programs
Operating costs, by facility, other Enrollment of the respective towns -
than .Central Office. costs
Central Office costs Total enrollment of the respective towns
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 70, as amended by the Education Reform Act of
1993, specifically states that : local and regional : school districts must meet their net school
spending. Net school spendingis made up of the minimum local contribution and Chapter 70
state aid. The School District appropriated sufficient funds in fiscal 1998 and met the net school
spending requirements.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
The minimum local contribution is computed by the state. The following are the fiscal
1998 Minimum Local Contributions for the School District:
Dennis 8,140,978
Yarmouth. 11,327,198
This is the minimum each community must contribute to support the net school spending at
the School District. Net school spending includes all spending except transportation, debt
service, and capital costs.
Note 4. General Fund Onerations.for Fiscal 1998 and Budgeted Expenditures for Fiscal 1999
Operations of the various School District funds for fiscal 1998 were funded in accordance
with the General Laws of Massachusetts including the operations of the General Fund which are
described below:
Revenues and other sources in excess of expenditures
and other uses $ 192.791
Provided by:
Savings from budgeted results (See statement of revenue --
budget and actual.)
Appropriated from unreserved fund balance
$ 442,791
(250.000) .
$ 192.791
School District expenditures budgeted for fiscal 1999 totaled $30,780,088 at June 30, 1998,
as follows:
Provided by
Assessments to member towns
Estimated other revenues
Operating Debt
ExPense Service Total
$22,041,576 $ 685,237 $22,726,813
7.492.331 560.944 8.053.275
$29.533.907 $ 1.246.181 $30,780.088
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30; 1998
Note 5. Cash Deposits and Investments
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Sections 54 and 55, place certain limitations on
cash deposits and investments available to the School District. Authorized deposits include
demand deposits, term deposits, and certificates of deposit in trust companies, national banks,
savings banks, and certain other financial institutions. Deposits may not exceed certain levels
without collateralization of the excess by the financial institution involved. The School District
may also invest in securities issued by or unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government or
an agency, thereof, and having a maturity from date of purchase of one year or less. The School
District may also invest in repurchase agreements guaranteed by such government securities with
maturity date of not more than 90 days from date of purchase. The School District may also
invest in units of the Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust.
Summary of Deposits with Financial Institutions
Deposit Carrying Total Category Category Category Category
Type Value Deposits 1 2 3 4 -
Bank
Accounts $3,569,528 $4,590,995 $158,491 $3,431,980 $1,000,524
Category 1: Deposits that are fully insured by FDIC or the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF);
deposits fully collateralized by securities held by the School District or School
District's agent and registered in the name of the School District; securities held by
the School District or School District's agent and registered in the School District's
name.
Category 2: Deposits that are secured by investments registered in the School District's name but
held by the bank or bank's agent; investments (unregistered) held in the School
District's name by the bank or bank's agent.
Category 3: These deposits are secured by collateral pledged and held by the depository bank but
not in the School District's name.
Category 4: Uninsured and unsecured deposits.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
Note 6. Leased Facilities
The School District leases four elementary and two middle schools within the towns of
Dennis and Yarmouth. The School District has the use of these facilities through June 30, 2005.
Under the terms of the agreements, the School District is responsible for the cost of operations
including utilities, insurance, and maintenance of these facilities.
Future, minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have remaining
noncancellable lease terms in excess of one year as of June 30, 1998, are as follows:
1999
2000
$ 83,272
73.935
$157.207
Lease term commitments are dependent upon an annual budget appropriation by the School
District.
Note 7. Employee Benefit Plans
Retirement Benefits
Teachers and certain administrative and other professional employees of the School District
participate individually in a contributory retirement plan administered by the Massachusetts
Teachers' Retirement Board. The School District does not contribute to this plan.
Subsiantially, all other School District employees are members of the Barnstable County
Retirement Association (the Association), a multiple -employer, public -employee retirement
system governed by provisions of Chapter 21 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The
Association issues a publicly available financial report which can be obtained through the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
(PERAC), One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02108.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
Under the provisions of this retirement plan, employees must contribute certain percentages
of their pay: 5% if hired prior to 1975, 7% if hired in 1975 through 1983, 8% if hired in 1984
through 1996, and 9% if hired after July 1, 1996, and are eligible for retirement benefits after
meeting the required age -in-service criteria. Annual retirement benefits generally range up to 2.5
time average pay, as defined, times years of creditable service. For employees hired after
January 1, 1979, pay in excess of $30,000 a year was not included in arriving at average pay used
in determining the amount of the employee's pension but was included in determining the
employee's required contribution to the plan. In fiscal 1992, the $30,000 salary cap was
removed and an additional 2% employee contribution was added on regular pay over $30,000 to
employees hired after January 1, 1979.
The School District has contributed to the Association an annual amount as directed by
PERAC, primarily on the basis of projected annual benefit payments ("pay-as-you-go"). In
addition, the School District may provide supplemental funding under Chapter 559 of the Acts of
1977.
The School District's contributions, which were equal to the contribution requirement for
each of the three fiscal years ended June 30. 1998, are as follows:
Fiscal Year School District Share Employees' Share Total Contribution
1998 $423,545 $306,721 $730,266
1997 $480,680 $270,964 $751,644
1996 $428,019 $288,767 $716,786
Sick -Leave Renefits
Under terms of contracts covering employees of the School District, employees are entitled
to between 15 and 17 days of paid sick leave annually. Unused sick leave may be accumulated
indefinitely up to a maximum amount . specified in the employee's applicable
employment contract. In the event of death, separation, . or retirement of an employee
having completed ten years of service, such employee or the employee's estate shall be
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
compensated at one of the following rates:
Barnainins Unit
Dennis -Yarmouth Secretaries and Aides
Association
Dennis -Yarmouth Educators' Association
Dennis -Yarmouth School Administrators'
Association
Service Employees' International Union
Sick Leave Buy -Back Rate
Hourly rate of pay at time of death, retirement or
separation times 25% of unused sick leave up to a
maximum accumulation of one hundred and eighty
days.
One half the daily short-term substitute rate per day
of unused sick leave up to a maximum
accumulation of two hundred days.
12% of the administrator's daily rate at time of
death, retirement, or separation, per day of unused
sick leave, upto a maximum accumulation of two
hundred and forty days.
$2.47 per hour of unused sick leave up to a
maximum accumulation of ninety days.
At June 30, 1998, the School District estimated the potential maximum liability for sick
pay to be $ 1,259,531 which could become payable over future years by the School District.
The long-term debt account in the accompanying balance sheet reflects this amount.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The School District has a deferred compensation plan created in accordance with Internal
Revenue Code, Section 457. The plan, available to all employees of the School District, permits
them to defer a portion of their salaries until future years. The deferred compensation is not
available to 'employees until termination, retirement, death, or unforeseen emergency. All
amounts of compensation deferred under the plan, all property and rights purchased with those
amounts, and all income attributable to those amounts, property, or rights are (until paid or made
available to the employee or other beneficiary) solely the property and rights of the School
District (without being restricted to the provision of benefits under the plan), subject only to the
claims of the School District's general creditors. Participants' rights under the plan are equal to
the fair market value of the deferred account for each participant. All plan assets are stated at
market value.
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NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
It is the opinion of the School District that it has no liability for losses under the plan, but it
does have the duty of due care which would be required of an ordinary prudent investor. The
plan assets are subject to the claims of the School District's general creditors; however, plan
assets have not been used in the past to satisfy such claims.
The market value of the assets and liabilities of the deferred compensation plan of $692,522
is included in Agency Accounts at June 30, 1998.
Note 8. Lone -Term Debt
The School District's outstanding indebtedness consists of the following at June 30, 1998:
Balance Additions Balance
July 1. 1997 (Reductions) June 30,
1998
Renovations --Baker School, 3.669%, due 1998 $ 120,000 $(120,000)
Renovations--Mattacheese School, 4.183%, due 2003 300,000 ( 50,000) $ 250,000
General improvement, 5.00% due 2004 500,000 ( 75,000) 425,000
General improvement, 4.60%, due 2005 600,000 600,000
Wixon addition, 7.240%, due 2005 2,080,000 (260,000) 1,820,000
Station Ave. Elementary School, 4.699%, due 2009 4,640,000 (390,000) 4.250,000
$7,640.000 $(295,000) $7.345,000
Debt principal and interest are payable as follows:
Fiscal Year Principal Interest Total
• 1999 $ 865,000 $ 381,180 $1,246,180
'2000 ' 855,000 ' 336,970 1,191,970
2001 855,000 293,190 1,148,190
2002 850,000 248,580 1,098,580
2003 850,000 203,615 1,053,615
Thereafter 3,070,000 464.100 3.534,100
$7,345,000 $1.927,635 $9.272,635
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SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTES TO GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1998
At June 30, 1998, loans authorized and unissued totaled $1,150,000 for preparing
architectural and engineering plans for and remodeling of or making extraordinary repairs to the
schools in the School District.
Note 9. Risk Management
The School District is exposed to various risks of loss related to general liability, property
and casualty, workers' compensation, unemployment, and employee health claims.
The School District purchases general liability insurance and insures buildings and property
through insurance policies. Losses are insured to the extent the losses exceed the deductibles.
As discussed in Note 1, the School District provides employee insurance benefits through
participation in the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group.
The School District is self-insured for workers' compensation claims. Stop -loss insurance
is carried to cover annual claims in excess of an actual aggregate of $168,000. The School
District has on deposit at June 30, 1998, cash of $322,890 which is available to pay claims.
Government Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 10 requires that liabilities for self-
insured claims be reported if it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be
reasonably estimated. These losses include an estimate of claims that have been incurred but
not
reported. The School District records its liabilities for claims in an expendable trust fund. The
School District established a liability for workers' compensation claims based on estimates of
future cos f9r open claims. Changes in the self-insurance expendable liability account for fiscal
1998 are as follows:
Liability at beginning of year $ 23,302
Claims incurred for current year 66,823
Payment for current year ( 59.6871
Liability at end of year $ 30,438
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Reference Guide / Town of Yarmouth Telephone Numbers
Emergencies
Police Department
All Purpose
State Police
Fire Department
All Purpose
School Department
Administration Building
D -Y Regional High School
Mattacheese Middle School
Laurence MacArthur Elementary School
John Simpkins Elementary School
Marguerite E. Small Elementary School
Station Avenue Elementary School
Chamber of Commerce
911 Accountant 398-2231 ext. 281
Appeals, Board of 398-2231 ext. 285
Assessors 398-2231 ext. 222
775-0445 Cemetery 778-6624
771-1212 Civil Defense 775-0445
398-2323 Conservation 398-2231 ext. 283
Consumer Information Desk 771-0700
Council on Aging 394-7606
398-2212 Deputy Tax Collector, Brian Lacroix 790-3443
398-2211 Disposal Area 760-4870
Dog Officer 394-4422
DPW Office 398-2231 ext. 290
398-7600 Engineering 398-2231 ext. 250
398-7630 Golf Course (Bass River) 398-9079
778-7979 Golf Course (Bayberry Hills) 394-5597
398-7685 Harbormaster 790-3116
398-7680 Health, Board of 398-2231 ext. 241
778-7975 Highway Division 775-2516
760-5600 Housing Authority 398-2920
Natural Resources 760-4800
778-1008 Old King's Highway 398-2231 ext. 292
Fax 778-5114 Park. Division 775-7910
Planning Board 398-2231 ext. 275
Recreation 398-2231 ext. 284
362-2511 Selectmen 398-2231 ext. 271
Street Light Repair - Brewer Electric 394-3211
Town Administrator 398-2231 ext. 271
Town Clerk 398-2231 ext. 216
Town Collector 398-2231 ext. 233
Town Treasurer 398-2231 ext. 217
Veterans' Services 1-800-439-6362
Water Department 362-4974
County
Barnstable County Complex
Better Business Bureau (617) 426-9000
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Federal
Congressman William Delahunt
Hyannis 771-0666
Massachusetts Fax (508) 790-1959
Washington, D.C. (202) 225-3111
Washington, D.C. Fax (202) 225-5658
Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Boston (617) 565-3170
Fax (617) 565-3183
Washington, D.C. (202) 224-4543
Senator John Kerry
Boston (617) 565-8519
Fax (617) 248-3870
Washington, D.C. (202) 224-2742
State
Senator Henri Rauschenbach
Barnstable 775-9221
Barnstable Fax 775-9129
Boston (617) 722-1570
Boston Fax (617) 367-3426
Representative Thomas George
Yarmouth 775-5386
Barnstable Fax 362-7804
Boston (617) 722-2130
Boston Fax (617) 722-2002
Massachusetts Cable TV
Regulatory Commission (617) 727-6925
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Inspection Department
Building 398-2231 ext. 261
Gas and Plumbing 398-2231 ext. 262
Wiring 398-2231 ext. 263
Licenses and Permits 398-2231 ext. 268
Inspector of Signs 398-2231 ext. 265
Libraries
South Yarmouth 760-4820
West Yarmouth 775-5206
Yarmouthport 362-3717
Citizen Information Service
This service offers answers/questions about
state government and directs citizens to the
proper state office to help 1-800-392-6090
Boards and Committees
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Attends Airport Commission Meetings
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at
Barnstable Municipal Airport Conference Room
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
2nd & 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Operates under Yarmouth Zoning By-law as well as
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A and 40B.
The responsibilities of the Board of Appeals are to hear
and decide petitions/appeals for Special Permits, Vari-
ances 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 terms) and Associate Members 1 -year terms
Associate members sit in case of absence, conflict or vacancy.
Vacancy: Successor serves until the qualification of his successor.
Removal: For cause upon wrotten charges and after a public hearing.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Tuesdays, September thru June at 4:30 p.m.,
July and August as needed in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Review and inspect all real estate on a rotating ba-
sis. Appraisal of property to achieve a fair and equitable
assessment. Preparation and presentation of the Annual
Classification report to the Board of Selectmen. Review,
assess and determine abatements.
M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 24
ATM 1985
3 Members, 3 -year terms.
CABLEVISION COMMITTEE
Meets 3-4 Mondays per year and as needed in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Work with the Town's licensed cablevision supplier
in meeting the needs and services of the Town. Periodic
review and recommendation to the Board of Selectmen
of license approval.
Acts of 197 M.G.L. Chapter 1103 Section 166A
Selectma 1989
5 Members, 3 -year terms.
CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE
Meets at 7:00 p.m. as needed in
Conference Room C at Town Hall
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.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
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 terms.
Removal: For cause after a public hearing by the authority.
COUNCIL ON AGING
2nd Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Yarmouth Senior Center
Except July & August
The Council serves the elderly by sponsoring health
related, education and recreational programs beneficial
to the senior citizens.
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8B
ATM 1968 Article 92
ATM 1983 Article 3
9 Members, 3 -year terms.
CULTURAL COUNCIL
2nd Wednesdays at 5:45-6:15 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Meet summer through fall once a month and as
needed depending upon the volume of the grants re-
ceived. Local committee supported by monies from Mas-
sachusetts Cultural Council to review and awarding grants
for the furtherance of cultural pursuits in and for the Town
of Yarmouth.
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
his successor.
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ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Coordinate economic development activities in the
Town. Define and become familiar with local resources that
may aid the economic development process, establish rap-
port with Cape Cod Economic Development Council to
promote the Town and recruit businesses. Work with exist-
ing businesses to facilitate expansion and encourage re-
tention. Work with the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce to
review potential business sites, improve blighted areas un-
der HUD and EOA implementation. Monitor regulations that
will impact the Town. Educate residents and Town to ben-
efits of economic development. Develop a list of financial
resources that can be utilized by businesses to either ex-
pand or locate in the Town. Monitor and report on expendi-
tures of economic development funds.
5-7 Members for staggered 3 -year terms.
FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE
Mondays at 5:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Responsible for the oversight and coordinating of
initiatives and projects that will increase both the avail-
ability of and the access to affordable housing in
Yarmouth.
10 Members and 3 Alternates, staggered 3 -year terms.
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 absence of a regular member
and partake in all discussions.
Quorum is 5 members.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mondays & Wednesdays, December thru February,
at 6:30 p.m., March thru November as needed in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Oversight and advice on the Town's financial mat-
ters. The Committee works throughout the year, altough
more concentrated work, typically involving a two -per -
week meeting schedule, is required as the proposed bud-
get 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
Meetings 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 for staggered 3 -year terms.
FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1st Monday at 8:30 p.m. at
Fire Station #1
Assist the Fire Chief in studying specific adminis-
-trative inquiries. The Committee would analyze data and
study problems as requested by the Fire Chief. The re-
sults of these studies will assist the Fire Chief in adminis-
tering the department and be reported to the Govern-
ment Oversight Committee and the Board of Selectmen
for their review.
GOLF COMMISSION
2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at
Bayberry Hills Maintenance Building #1
Overall responsibilities in the supervision of the de-
velopment and maintenance of the two Town Golf
Courses. Mission is to maximize the revenue and mini-
mize the expenses in keeping with good business prac-
tices in order for the Town to obtain a reasonable return
on its investment. Review operations, assist in receiving
input from course members and citizens, equipment
needs, course conditions, pass on improvements and fee
structure.
M.G.L. Chapter 28 Section 1
Selectman Policy 11/16/1993
5 Members, 3 -year terms. 2 Alternates, 1 -year term.
Golf Director recommends.
Removal by public vote.
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall
Performs studies and evaluations of matters related
to governmental organization/reorganization and func-
tional alignment and to make recommendations as they
may be deemed appropriate through the Board of Se-
lectmen.
7 Members, no more than 9 serving 3 -year terms.
Appointed by the Town Moderator
Must give Annual Report to Town Meeting.
GROWTH POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL
1st & 3rd Thursday at.7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Assists in coordinating out Town's efforts to develop
long-range objectives and a plan of action to implement
those objectives.
Selectmen Policy 8/1984
Selectmen Policy 5/1989
8 Members, 2 Alternates, 3 -year terms.
Including the Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the
Chairman of the Planning Board.
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HANDICAPPED AFFAIRS COMMISSION
3rd Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at
Yarmouth Senior Center
Coordinate and carry out programs designed to
meet problems of handicapped in coordination with the
office of handicapped affairs. Review and recommenda-
tions on handicap accessibility for the Town of Yarmouth
and its handicapped citizens and visitors. Also works with
monitoring program on handicapped parking violations.
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section J
Members: no more than 7, 3 -year terms.
6 meetings annually. Keep accurate records.
Vacancy: until experation of term.
BOARD OF HEALTH
2nd & 4th Monday at 3:00 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Concerned with all aspects of public health as it
relates 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 terms.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room C at Town Hall
For the preservation, protection and development
of the historical and archeological assets of the Town.
The Commission conducts researches for places of his-
toric 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 ad distribute books, maps, charts,
plans and pamphlets which it deems necessary for its
work. Makes recommendations of the preservation of his-
toric sites or objects to the Board of Selectmen.
M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8D
ATM 1977 Article 22
7 Members, 3 -year terms; Alternate 1 -year term.
Keep accurate records.
Removal: For cause after a public hearing by the authority.
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LIBRARY BOARD
3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at
South Yarmouth Library
Provide all residents of the Town with modern, com-
prehensive and readily accessible library and information
services. Report on library governance and policy and plan-
ning issues on a regular basis to the Board of Selectmen.
STM 8/1994
Selectmen Policy 12/6/1994
7 Members, 3 overlapping terms.
3 at large from other than existing library association boards.
Each library association shall have 2 members; one 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 KING'S HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at
Fire Station #2
Administer the historic arts, which pertains to build-
ing and/or alterations to existing buildings in the Historic
District, which extends from Route 6 to Cape Cod Bay.
Interpret the act and coordinate the overall 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.
PERSONNEL BOARD
As needed in Town Hall
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 108
5 Members, 3 -year terms.
PLANNING BOARD
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in
Hearing Room at Town Hall
Board acts as the Town's Local Planning Commit-
tee which reviews plans, projects, subdivisions and zon-
ing by-laws. Also instrumental and active in preparation
of Yarmouth's Local Comprehensive Plan and presenta-
tion of by-law recommendations at Public Hearings, Se-
lectmen and Town Meeting. Careful study of resources,
possibilities and the needs of the Town with 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
2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Plan and coordinate recreational activities for the
Town. Work on the development of the Town's recreational
acquisitions and proposed recreational area after cap-
ping the landfill.
M.G.L. Chapter 45 Section 14
ATM 1979 Article 35
ATM 4/1984 Article 28
7 Members for staggered 3 -year terms.
3 Alternates, 3 -year terms.
Vacancy: until expiration of term.
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2nd Monday at 3:00 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Focus has been closure of Town landfill, timing and
reuse. Implementation of the stated, mandated recycling
of plastic materials and works on providing information
and education on recycling and solid waste disposal.
Study commercial establishments recycling procedures,
review SEMASS contracts and prepare options, revisit
curbside collection
Acts 1976 M.G.L. Chapter 416
ATM 1979 Article 49
5-7 Members, 3 -year terms.
Landfill Superintendent is designated member with open term.
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ROUTE 28 TASK FORCE
2nd & 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A at Town Hall
Work closely with all Town departments, commit-
tees, citizen groups and businesses in developing a long-
range plan for Route 28 revitalization. The Task Force also
form a plan of action and implements the recommended
changes. Assist with informal review of commercial sites
for Route 28 corridor.
ATM 12/1987
Selectmen Policy 5/1988
Up to 11 Members.
SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Conference Room C at Town Hall
Advisor to the Shellfish Officer and the projects the
shellfish officer shall present. Areas of responsibility may
include grant research, recommendations on increasing
commercial and recreational shellfishing in Yarmouth and
assist the development of rules and regulations for im-
proving the shellfishery within the Town.
M.G.L. Chapter 130 Section 98
7 Members, 2 Alternates, 3 -year terms expiring 4/30.
Members shall comprise of 3 commercial shell fishermen, 3 recreational
shell fishermen, 1 citizen at large, and 2 alternates.
Shellfish Constable shall serve as an ex -officio member.
WATERWAYS COMMITTEE
2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in
Confernece Room C at Town Hall
Study, plan and make recommendations to Town
Meeting for development, use protection, maintenance
and improvements to all town waters and marinas.
ATM 1967 Article H
ATM 1969 Article G
7 Members, 3 -year terms.
1 Selectmen, 1 Harbormaster and 5 Members at large serving
staggered 3 -year terms.
YARMOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BARNSTABLE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES
Elected Representaive to represent the Town's in-
terests in all matters while encompassing the regional
aspects that Cape Cod faces.
YARMOUTH REPRESENTATIVE 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.
By April 25th each year.
3 -year term.
No temporary appointments.
Removal: Cannot remove member prior to experation of 3 -year term
and only if that member voluntarily resigns, fails to meet
residency or registered voter requirement.
YARMOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
Protection of the Town's interest on impact, revital-
ization and waterway issues. Attend monthly
Commissioner's meeting and report concerns to the
Board of Selectmen.
Hearing Room and Conference Room. Schedule
Board/Committee
Airport Advisory
Board of Appeals
Board of Assessors
Board of Health
Board of Selectmen
Cablevision Committee
Capital Budget Committee
Conservation Committee
Council on Aging
Cultural Council
Economic Revitalization
Fair Housing Committee
Finance Committee
Fire Advisory
Golf Commission
Government Oversight
Growth Policy Advisory
Handicapped Affairs
Historical Commission
Library Board
Old King's Highway
Personnel Board
Planning Board
Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory
Recreation Commission
Route 28 Task Force
Shellfish Advisory
Site Plan Review
Sign Code Review
Waterways Committee
D -Y School Committee
Date and Time
3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. (Seasonally)
3rd & 4th Monday, 3:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
3-4 Mondays a year, or as needed
As needed
1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. (exc. July & Aug
2nd Wednesday, 5:45-6:15 p.m.
2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Every Monday, 5:00 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.,
December thru February, March thru
November, as needed
1st Monday, 8:30 a.m.
2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.
1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:15 p.m.
As needed
Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Workshop)
2nd Monday, 3:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
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Meeting Place
Barnstable Airport
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Hearing Room
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Conference Room C
Hearing Room
Yarmouth Senior Center
Conference Room A
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Conference Room A
Fire Station #1 (South Yarmouth)
Bayberry Hills Maint. Bldg. #1
Conference Room C
Conference Room A
Senior Center
Conference Room C
South Yarmouth Library
Fire Station #2 (Yarmouthport)
Town Hall
Hearing Room
Hearing Room
Conference Room A
Conference Room A
Conference Room A
Conference Room C
Conference Room A
Conference Room C
Conference Room C
Station Avenue School
Town of Yarmouth Talent Bank
The Board of Selectmen want 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,
South Yarmouth, MA 02664 if you are interested; or call 398-2231 ext. 270.
Name Date
Address Phone
Indicate below the areas you are especially interested in:
Finance Committee / Capital Budget
Health and Sanitation
Recreation Commission / Yarmouth Golf Commission
Planning Board / Board of Appeals
Conservation Commission / Waterways
Government Organization / Personnel Board
Historical Aspects of the Town
Senior Citizens Activities
Cultural Council
Other (please specify)
Indicate below the Study Groups you are especially interested in:
Fair Housing Committee
Growth Policy Advisory Council
Route 28 Task Force
Handicapped Affairs Commission
Police / Fire Advisory Committee
Cablevision Committee
Economic Revitalization Committee
Please complete the reverse side of this application with more detailed information about yourself.
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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
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Preservation Works!
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volunteers have invested over 850-hours.in the Judah Baker Windmill
Restoration Project. With the unanimous ,support of the townspeople
at the Feb. 10, 1998 Special Town Mee ing and the March 11, 1998
awarding of a matching grant -from ± the assachusetts Historical
Commission, the Judah Baker"Eindmill.is now undergoing a full
historical restoration. It will be,protectedrby a Permanent Preservation
Restriction. Once a new miller.is found the mill will be open to the
public on a limited basis.
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