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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1975
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Front Cover: Official Town of Dennis Flag. Design and colors accepted and voted by the Dennis Board of Selectmen on December 9, 1975 from the studies and recommendations of The Bicentennial Project Committee, Ann Treat Reynolds, Chairperson.
Dennis Town Seal: Drawn from the official seal by Everett L. Durgin, member of The Bicentennial Project Committee.
Front Cover Photograph: Dennis Town Hall, Main Street, South Dennis. March, 1975. Photographed by Selectman Henry C. Boles, member of The Bicentennial Project Corn-
Back Cover Photograph: The Official seal of The Town of Dennis. Photographed by Selectman Henry C. Boles, member of The Bicentennial Project Committee. The seal is embossed on everything that has to be certified such as Birth Certificates, Marriage certificates, and Death certificates. The Town Clerk or The Assistant Town Clerk are the only ones empowered to use this seal. It is housed in the Town Hall vault.
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THE DENNIS BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION'S 1976 HIGHLIGHTS HISTORICAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 1st 7:30 p.m. Colonial Dancing Classes, with the Dennis official Dancemaster Dudley Briggs 8th 7:30 p.m. and Mrs. Briggs. The Wixon Middle School, Route 134. 15th 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Adult Education Program in conjunction with the Dennis Bicentennial Commission 24th 8:00 p.m. The Dennis Bicentennial Commission's Grand Bicentennial Ball with America's Society Bandleader Lester Lanin conducting in personSpecial 12 man orchestra continuously playing favorites plus the Minuet at Midnight. Catered Colonial Brunch by The Spice of Life. Ezra H. Baker School, Route 28, West Dennis. MAY 4th 7:00 p.m.
Annual Town Meeting. The Wixon Middle School. Dennis official Town Crier E. Lansing Bennett; Dennis official Town Preacher The Rev. Herbert Potter. Residents attending in colonial attire. Special presentation of the official Town of Dennis flag to the town by the Bicentennial Project Committee. The first flag made by Shirley D. Nelson, member of the Bicentennial Project Committee. The Bicentennial Commission will have available: Salt Works tiles, Bicentennial Town prints, and Tricon hats. 22nd 3:00 p.m. Opening of the outside exhibit "Curious Forms of Colonial Punishment." Route 134 and Access Road, South Dennis. Guests of Honor: District Attorney Philip A. Rollins; Bamstable County Sheriff John J. Bowes; and Clerk of Courts Leon L. Dary Jr. They will join the Dennis Police Department and other town dignitaries in unique festivities. 31st Memorial Day. Recognition ot the Revolutionary Soldiers' graves in Dennis. The flying of historic flags tor the day througnout the town. JUNE 14th 1:00 p.m. Flag Day ceremonies at the Wixon School Auditorium. Dedication of the Hall of Flags. Historical flags flown throughout the town today. 19th 1:30 p.m. Dennis Bicentennial Town Parade held on the anniversary of the incorporation of the town. Parade Route: West Dennis-Fisk Street, Route 28, Old Main Street, Trotting Park Road, ending at the Ezra Baker School grounds. JULY 3rd 4:00 p.m. Bicentennial Bass River Flotilla. Prizes awarded to the best decorated boats. Boats gather at the mouth of the Bass River at Nantucket Sound. Leave at 4:30; arrive at Highbank Bridge at 5:15; Enter Grand Cove at 6:00 for picnics on board, (costumed participants) 4th 10:30 a.m. Colonial Church Services. Residents attending in 18th century attire. Participating parishes: The Dennis Union Church, Route 6-A, Dennis (The Rev. David Spahn); The South Dennis Congregational Church, Main Street, South Dennis (The Rev. Richard Stoehr); The West Dennis Community Church, Route 28, West Dennis (The Rev. Herbert Potter). Ringing of Church bells at conclusion of services 1-77—6. Followed by a Cape Cod Chowder luncheon in the respective church halls which will be served by the Girl Scouts will all proceeds going to Dennis Girl
Scouts. At 2:00 p.m. the town-wide blowing of Birthday Fire whistles and the ringing of bells. 5th 9:00 p.m. Through the courtesy of our good neighboring town of Yarmouth, we may share their Fireworks display and watch them go off from this way by gathering at the West Dennis Beach. 20th 2:00 p.m. Dedication of the Memorial Stone to "Sleepy John" Sears of East Dennis, inventor of Salt Works. Meet at corner of Salt Works Road and Cold Storage Road, East Dennis. Historical walk by the Sears homestead and to the cemetery. Led by Dennis Bicentennial Commissioner Joshua Crowell. AUGUST 6th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Fashioned Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit 6th 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. from private collections in Dennis homes. 7th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Carlton Hall, Old Bass River Road, Dennis. 24th 12 noon to 6 p.m. The Bicentennial Commission's Historical House Tour Ramble through Northside Dennis. Start at carlton Hall, Old Bass Kiver Road, in Dennis Village. 29th 1:00 p.m. Dennis Chamber of Commerce Antique Car Parade through the Dennis villages with costumed riders. SEPTEMBER 1st 2:00 p.m. Dennis Chamber of Commerce Annual Kite Flying Contest at the West Dennis Beach. 19th 2:00 p.m. Autumn walk with talk by Dennis Historic Commissioner Pauline Wixon Derick through the Northside cemeteries. Start: Old Militia Training Field Marker, Route 6-A, Dennis near Nobscusset Road. OCTOBER 3rd 2:00 p.m. Autumn walk with talk by Dennis Historic Commissioner Pauline Wixon Derick through the Southside cemeteries. Start: Dennis Town Hall, Main Street, South Dennis. Thursdays, May, June, July, August: 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Barnstable County Bicentennial Commission and Tales of Cape Cod; Revolutionary Programs and Exhibits; at the Olde Colonial Courthouse, Route 6-A by Rendevous Lane, Barnstable Village.
*Saltworks Tiles and Dennis Bicentennial Historic Prints available at all Dennis libraries. Special Bicentennial Exhibits may be seen at all libraries throughout the Bicentennial period.
Town Officers ELECTED CALEB CHASE FUND TRUSTEES (elected for three years) O. Thomas Murray (1976) Dean S. Sears (1977) Clarence W. Bayles (1975) deceased
PARK COMMISSIONERS (elected for three years) Paul W. Sharpless (1978) Peter J. Nyberg (1976) Chairman Walter B. Hofmann (1977) resigned GlenJ. Morrell (1977)
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS (elected for three years) William B. Chase (1978) Alton B. Robbins(1976) William C. Angell (1977) Joseph H. Manning (1975) term expired
PLANNING BOARD (elected for five years) Charles F. Crowell (1980) LeeFrankl (1978) Clifton R. Ellis (1976) David A. Ellis, Vice Chairman (1977) Constance A. Bechard, Chairman (1979)
CONSTABLES (elected for three years) Richard S. Brooke (1977) PaulE. Hallett(1977) David A. Ellis (1977)
DENNIS HOUSING AUTHORITY (elected for five years) Charles W. Vaughan (1980) Raymond R. Robert (1976) Howard M. Howland (1977) Elisabeth Merchant (1978) State appointed Patrick J. Padden(1978) George A. Bullock (1978) resigned
RECREATION COMMISSION (elected for three years) Alison Adams, Secretery (1978) Bertram D. Halperson (1978) Henry R. Gunther, Vice Chairman (1976) Richard A. Carter (1976) Warren A. Nelson (1975) term expired Gerald D. Sullivan (1976) resigned P.T. Wolf (1976) Gregory M. Crowell (1977) resigned Arnold F. Lett, Jr. (1975) term expired John L. Kuhn, Jr. Chairman (1978) Paul J. Carter (1977) resigned Robert W. Porteus (1975) term expired
DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOI COMMITTEE- INTERIM COMMITTEE (elected foi one year) SURVEYOR OF HIGHWAYS Mrs. Elizabeth Eager, District Chairman (1976) (elected for three years) Richard Ernst, Vice-Chairman (1976) Robert E. Crowell (1978) Mrs. Margaret M. Matthews, District Sect'y. (1976) Mrs. Elinor Slade (1976) Mrs. Judith G. Swanson (1976) TOWN CLERK & TREASURER Warren A. Nelson (1976) (elected for three years) William J. Kenney (1976) Norah H. Creighton (19761 John W. Francis (1976) William E. Crowell, Jr. (1976) Mrs. Gail H. Bickford (1976) Mrs. Phebe M. Carey, appointed by Selectmen (1976)
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MODERATOR (elected for three years) Peter L. McDowell (1977)
TREE WARDEN (elected for three years) Alton L. Robbins (1976)
OLD KING'S REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION (elected for four years) George A. Bullock (1980)
SELECTMEN (elected for three years) Joseph A. Merchant, Chairman (1975) deceased Henry Kelley II (1977) Chairman Carroll V. Murdock (1975) term expired Henry C. Boles, Chairman of the Licensing Board (1976) Donald W. Moncevicz, Chairman of the Board of Health (1977) S. Russell Kingman, Chairman of the Assessors (1978) Richard I. Shea, Clerk of the Board (1978) MODERATOR APPOINTED CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE Peter J. Nyberg (1978) OCCUPANCY STUDY COMMITTEE Garrett F. Sheehan (1977) (appointed for indefinite term) Robert W. Stone, Chairman Robert Briggs FINANCE COMMITTEE William J. Manning (appointed for three years) Mrs. Hazel Snyder Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr. (1978) Gary E. Bishop William E. Crowell, Chairman (1978) James B. Merchant Henry H. Holden (1976) Mrs. Dorothy M. Merrill Edward A. Crowell (1977) Mrs. Helen M. Mullins George Geisel (1977) John P. Best, Jr. Robert W. Stone (1977) Judge Robert A. Welsh, Sr.-term expired REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL PLANNING Robert C. Treadwell (1976) BARNSTABLE COUNTY S. Quincy Newcomb Sven Osthagen GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE Peter J. Nyberg (appointed for indefinite term) SESU1T HARBOR STUDY COMMITTEE Joseph A. Merchant (deceased) (appointed for indefinite term) Joel Crowell Richard D. Buck Cornelius Donovan William E. Crowell Robert E. Sheehan (resigned) Frank H. Eastman, Jr., Chairman Mrs. Kenneth Snyder, Chairman David L. Howes Boyd Stewart Roger H. Maloney Mrs Cecile Curtis Emil H. Mueller, Secretary John G. Sullivan, Secretary Benjamin L. Richardson Garfield Toolas Charles Vaughan William E. Creamer
SELECTMEN APPOINTED TOWN HALL ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT DUTCH ELM DISEASE CONTROL (appointed for one year) & MOTH SUPERINTENDENT Charles H. Knox, Jr., Deputy Assessor (1976) (appointed for one year) B. Harriet Foss, Assistant Assessor (1975) retired Alton Robbins (1976) Mary ELizabeth Mullan, Assistant Assessor (1976)
ASSESSOR OF BOATS (appointed for one year) Wesley B. Eaton (1976) Stuart Ellis (1976)
BOARD OF HEALTH (appointed for one year) Theodore A. Dumas, Health Director (1976) Jeffrey Pitts, Agent (1975) resigned Susan F. Klein (1976) Agent Carleton Whittemore, (1976) Agent Dr. Norton Nickerson, Agent Leon F. Tyler, Insp. of Animals & Slaughtering (1975) resigned Edward Thomas Fleming Insp. of Animals & Slaughtering (1976) BUILDINGS & SIGN INSPECTOR (appointed for one year) Roland B. Taylor, Inspector (1976) David Nichols, Assistant (1976) Joseph D. Colonna, Deputy (1976)
BURIAL AGENT (appointed for one year) Norah H. Creighton (1976) Charles H. Cross (1976)
CARETAKER OF VETERANS GRAVES (appointed for one year) Alton L. Robbins (1976) DOG OFFICER (appointed for one year) Leon F. Tyler (1975) resigned Edward Thomas Fleming (1976) Manuel Viera. Assistant (1976)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (appointed for one year) Ira R. Thacher, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor (1976) Richard P. Wheatley (1976) Richard L. Taylor (1975) resigned Robert E. Garcia (1976)
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT (appointed for indefinite terms) Theodore M. Nelson, Executive Sec. Robert C. Lawton, Jr., Assistant
HEALTH DIRECTOR (appointed for one year) Theodore A. Dumas (1976)
FENCE VIEWER (appointed for one year) Wesley B. Eaton (1976) Ira. R. Thacher, Jr., (1976)
LEGAL DEPARTMENT (appointed for one year) Robert E. O'Neil (1976)
MILK INSPECTOR (appointed for one year) Theodore A. Dumas (1976)
NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER (appointed for one year) Wesley B. Eaton (1976) George MacDonald (1976)
PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR (appointed for one year) Joseph D. Colonna, Inspector (1976) Joseph P. Sousa, Assistant (1976)
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (appointed for three years) James Daly (1977) resigned Martha Barr (1975) deceased Linwood Foss (1976) Alyce B. Boyce (1976)
SEALERS OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES (appointed for one year) Theodore A. Dumas (1976) Edward Thomas Fleming (1976) Leon F. Tyler (1976) resigned
VETERAN'S AGENT, DIRECTOR OF VETERAN'S SERVICES & VETERAN'S BURIAL AGENT (appointed for one year) Charles H. Cross (1976)
WEIGHERS (appointed for one year) Edward Crowell (1976) Kenneth B. Blakeley (1976) Mrs. Mildred Kelley Fitzpatrick
WIRING INSPECTOR (appointed for one year) Orian P. Deride, Inspector (1976) George H. Canham, Deputy (1976) Raymond T. Speakman, Asst. (1976)
SHELLFISH DEPARTMENT (appointed for one year) Wesley B. Eaton, Constable (1976) Stuart Ellis, Assistant (1976) William M. Marshall, Assistant (1976) Morris I. Johnson (Yarmouth) (1976) Warren W. Baker, Assistant (1976) resigned
SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Franklyn Estey (1976)
TAX COLLECTOR (appointed for one year) Norah H. Creighton (1976)
TOWN ACCOUNTANT (appointed for three years) Allan F. Ryan (1978)
TOWN COUNSEL (appointed for one year) Robert E. O'Neil (1976)
SELECTMEN APPOINTED
APPEALS BOARD (appointed for a five year term) Henry J. Skelley, Chairman (1977) Stafford I. Burrell, Clerk (1978) Dr. John Carroll (1980) Charles Flinkstrom (1979) Arthur Lohr (1976) deceased Adam Kaminskas (1976) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (appointed for one year) J. David Spruill(1976) Wellington Bingham (1976) resigned James Baldwin (1976) Silas E. Stowe (1976) resigned Frank J. Shealey (1976)
BICENTENNIAL PROJECT COMMITTEE (special study committee) Ms Ann Treat Reynolds, Chairperson Mrs. Harriet Foss Henry Boles Joshua Crowell Everett Durgin David Grose Harold D. Howes Mrs. Pauline Derick Mrs. Shirley Nelson
BOARD OF HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD (all terms expire May 1976) Dr. Arthur Bickford Mrs. Elizabeth Cotter Mrs. Constance Bechard, resigned John Francis BEACH OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Stetson Hall, resigned (appointed for one year) Donald Moncevicz, resigned Nancy Sears, Chairperson (1976) Paris Sterrett Alan R. Collette (1975) term expired Garfield Toolas Mary Baldwin (1976) Curt Livingston Dorothea Darling (1975) term expired Dr. Robert Creeden George Kelley (1976) Dr. Henry Dudley Russ Kelsey (1975) term expired Ms. Rose Marie Griffin Curt A. Livingston (1976) Ms. Susan Klein Lawrence J. Leone Vice-Chairman (1976) Allan Perry, resigned Franklyn Estey (1976) Robert C. Lawton, Jr. (1976) ex-officio Robert Crowell 09761 ex-officio ALTERNATES Robert Taylor (1976) ex-officio Dr. Raji Seshareri BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION (appointed for an Indefinite term) Miss Ann Treat Reynolds, Chairperson Mrs. Hazel Smith Kerr, Vice-Chairperson James J. Coogan, Jr., Treasurer Mrs. Susan Lawton, Secretary Joshua Crowell, Assistant Treasurer William Jeremiah Burke Roland Barker, resigned Harold A. Thompson Daryl L. Marotta Joanne Crowell Louis Cataldo-resigned
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS (appointed for a term of 5 yrs, 4 yrs, 3 yrs, 2 yrs, 1 yr.) Joseph Staniunas (1980) Joseph Toppi, Chairman (1978) John Burt, Jr. (1977) Michael Smith (1979) Russell Teasdale, Sect'y ./Clerk (1976)
CABLEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (appointed for one year) Dr. Gerald Noxon, Chairman (1976) Charles F. Slocomb (1976) Edward Darling (1975) deceased Wayne H. Latham (1976) Edward G. McGuire (1976) Irwin Bierhans (1976)
CIVIL DEFENSE AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS (appointed for one year) W. Walter Kelley, Capt. (1976) L. Judson Churchill, Lt. (1976) David Ellis (1976) William Flynn (1976) Harold Rebello (1976) KentR. Sandquist (1976) Thomas Sarhanis (1976) Robert Sears, Sgt. (1976) William Sears (1976) James W. Smith (1976) Harold Thompson (1976) Manuel Viera(1976) Francis E. Bell, Sgt. (1976) Wilton T. Brierly (1975) term expired Emest D. Davis (1975) term expired Henry Newman (1975) term expired
CAPE COD PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (appointed for three year term) Lee Frankl, Chairman (1976) Regular member S. Quincy Newcomb (1976) Alternate Member Donald W. Moncevicz (1976) Town's Representative to 208 Program William J. Kenney-indefinite term Advisory Industrial Development Commi Carroll Murdock-indefinite term COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE Charles Chamberlain, Jr.-indefinite term (appointed for one year) Thomas Angotti, Dept. of Community Affairs (1976) Charles Flinkstrom, Chairman (1976) AVISORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Olga Noxon (1976) resigned Charles Flinkstrom-indefinite term Lee Frankl (1976) Theodore M. Nelson-indefinite term Ms. Constance Bechard (1976) Harold A. Baines (1976) Ms. Mary H. Hagler (1976) resigned CAPE COD REGIONAL TRANSIT Robert Porteus (1975) term expired AUTHORITY ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Hazel Snyder (1976) (appointed for one year) Richard True (1975) term expired Francis E. Bell (1976) Cecil Curtis (1976) Ernest J. Schmidt (1976) Mrs. Thomas Dingman (1976) Rev. Richardson Reid (1976) Willard W. McLeod (1975 resigned CARLETON HALL COMMITTEE Donald W. Moncevicz (1975) resigned (appointed for one year) Joshua Crowell, Chairman (1976) Ms. Barbara A. Buckley (1976) COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION Paul A. Wilson (1976) (appointed for one year) Ms. Susan Klein (1976) CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTORS (appointed for one year) CONSERVATION COMMISSION Patrick Padden (1976) (appointed for three years) Theodore M. Nelson (1976) E. Theodore Gardner, Chairman (1978) Earl H. Whittemore, Jr. (1975) term expired Curt A. Livingston, Sect'y. (1976) Charles W. Vaughan (1975) term expired Walter E. Burr (1978—
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Norton Nickerson (1976) Robert Crowell (1977) resigned Henry Kelley II (1976) resigned Olga J. Noxon (1977) resigned Allan Perry (1977) Silas E. Stowe (1977)
William H. Hodsdon (1975) resigned George Lovequist (1976) John J. O'Leary (1976) Oren G. Howell (1976) George Kelley (1976) Patrick H. Joyce, Jr. (1976) Frank Massi (1976) Mrs. Ardys F. Whitcomb (1976) resigned
ASSOCIATES Wesley B. Eaton, Natural Resource Officer (1976) George Macdonald, Ass't. Resource Officer (1976)
GOLF COURSE STUDY COMMITTEE COUNCIL ON AGING (appointed for one year) (appointed for three years) George Kelley, Chairman (1976) George A. Bullock, Chairman (1977) Isaiah Kelley (1976) Mrs. George A. Bullock, Sect'y. (1976) Clifton Ellis (1976) Robert C. Lawton, Jr. (1977) Gloria Geraghty (1976) William C. Hanger (1976) Avard Craig, Jr. (1976) Louis McMurtry, Jr., Vice Chairman (*76) Frank A. Mesmer (1976) David Reid, Treasurer (1977) Henry Mitchell (1976) Richard Symonds (1978) Donald Steele (1976) Ms. Mildred Jacobs (1976) resigned John P. Veracka(1976) Harold A. Strout (1976) resigned Mrs. Robert Wishart (1976) resigned ALTERNATE HARBORMASTERS and WHARFINGERS James J. Cotter (1976) (appointed for one year) SOUTHSIDE Harbormaster-Stuart Ellis (1976) ASSISTANTS: COUNTY FINANCE BOARD (advisory) Wesley Eaton (1976) (appointed indefinitely) David Ellis (1976) Henry Kelley II, Selectman Franklyn Estey (1976) Douglas A. Kenney (1976) Paul Wortington (1976) DESIGN & REVIEW PANEL (appointed for three year term) Yarmouth Members: Paul W. Sullivan, Chairman (1978) Mark Masciarotte (1976) Henry C. Boles (1978) John McDonald (1976) David Tellegen (1977) resigned Robert Philla (1976) Joseph P. Staniunas (1978) John Silver (1976) Charles Vaughan (1975) term expired Craig Short (1976) resigned NORTHSIDE Harbormaster-Richard Buck (1976) Winslow Cobb III (1978) Assistants: GOLF COURSE COMMISSION (appointed for one year) Joseph P. Walker, Chairman (1976) Mrs. Gloria Geraghty, Sect'y. (1976) Ronald Blanchard (1975) resigned Laurence George (1976) resigned
Alan Collette (1976) Hudson Eldridge(1976) Henry F. LaPlante (1976) James Manning (1976) David Sears (1976) George Mastin (1976)
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Robert Eldred, Jr. (1976) John F. Herrick (1976) Mrs. Alice Hofmann (1976) Mrs. Anna N. McDowell (1976) Robert McMurtry (1976) Mrs. Estelle Miller (1976) Mrs. Byron Peirce (1976) Mrs. Wilson Scofield (1976) Mrs. David Sears (1976) Mrs. Craig Short (1976) Mrs. Hazel Tellegen (1976) Mrs. Earl Whittemore, Sr. (1976) Mrs. William Wood (1976)
HISTORIC COMMISSION (appointed for one, two and three years) Dean S. Sears, Chairman (1976) Ms. Mary HoodHagler, Sect'y. (1978) Mrs. Pauline Derick (1977) Mrs. Esther Howes (1978) Mrs. Ernestine Perry (1976) deceased Margaret E. Eastman (1976;
JERICHO COMMITTEE (appointed for one year) Parmelee H. Fitch, Chairman (1976) Kirkwood B. Brown (1976) Mrs. EllaL. Aborn(1976) William J. Burke, Sect'y. (1976) Mrs. William J. Burke (1976) Mrs. Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr. Ass't. Sect'y. (1976) Mrs. Palmer Cook (1976) Charles F. Crowell (1976) Mrs. Richard Dunham (1976) Robert Eldred, Sr. (1976) Mrs. Louise Fitch (1976) Mrs. Richard Hall (1976) Mrs. William Heptonstall (1976) Dr. Julius Kelley (1976) Mrs. Nancy LePain (1976) Robert LePain (1976) Mrs. Lawrence Lovequist (1976) Mrs. William H. Low (1976) Mrs. Barbara Murdock (1976) Mr. Lewis Pentland (1976) Mrs. Lewis Pentland (1976) Harold Phillips (1976) Ms. Ann Treat Reynolds (1976) Mrs. Marion Crowell Ryder (1976) Mrs. Mark E. Smith (1976) Mrs. Katheryne A. Snowden (1976) Mrs. Donald K. Tarbell, Treasurer (1976) Mrs. William W. Wood (1976) Mrs. Kenneth Foster (1975) term expired Carroll Murdock (1975) term expired JOSIAH DENNIS MANSE COMMITTEE (appointed for one year) Mrs. Anson Howes, Chairperson (1976) Mrs. Dean Yount, Secretary (1976) William J. Burke (1976) Philip N. Colby (1976) deceased Joel Crowell (1976)
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE (appointed for one, two, three, four years, elected after term expires) Elected: George Bullock (1980) William Gait Hanger, Chairman 4 yrs (1/1/79) John Gill, Jr. 3 yrs. (1/1/78) Craig Short 2 yrs. (1/1/77) David Tellegan 1 yr. (1/1/76) Henry C. Boles (1975) term expired
POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE (appointed for one year) Arthur C. Lohr, Chairman (1975) deceased Louis Cataldo (1976) Isaiah Kelley (1976) Peter L. McDowell (1976) Mrs. Nancy Sears (1976) Cpt. John J. Sullivan (1976) Richard I. Shea (1976)
SOUTH DENNIS HISTORICAL DISTRICT (appointed for one, two, three year) August Viekman, Chairman (1977) Pauline Derick, Sect'y. (1976) Joseph P. Staniunas (1977) Wellington H. Bingham (1975) term expired Mrs. Carol Beaven (1978) A. Lawrence Lovequist (1976) UNDERGROUND UTILITY SYSTEMS COMMITTEE (appointed for one year) JohnG. Sullivan (1976)
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WEST DENNIS COMMUNITY BUILDING RESTORATION COMMITTEE (appointed for one year) Mrs. Edith Wood, Chairman (1976) William C. Snowden III (1976) Mrs. Margaret Lyons, Sect'y. (1976) David Ellis, Vice-Chairman (1976) Rudolph Robert (1976) Mrs. John Wilks, Treasurer (1976)
ASSOCIATE Russell C. Leonard (1976)
WATERWAY COMMISSION (appointed for one year) Walter Bur, Chairman (1976) Frank Eastman (1976) Robert S. Johnson, Sect'y. (1976) Charles DeGaust (1976) Walter William Kelley (1976) Robert Ralston (1976) Raymond Robert (1976)
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Selectmen The Board of Selectmen was revitalized this year with the election of two new members, S. Russell Kingman and Richard IL Shea. In the annual reorganization, particular responsibilities were voted as follows: Chairman, Mr. Kelley; Vice Chairman, and Chairman of the Licensing Board, Mr. Boles; Chairman, Board of Health, Mr. Moncevicz; Chairman, Board of Assessors, Mr. Kingman; and Clerk of Selectmen, Mr. Shea. ., . L „, The Selectmen continue to foster reorganization within the Town Administration. Mr. Boles has contributed significant new rules and procedures controlling all licensed enterprises, with particular emphasis on alcoholic beverage licenses. These rules were supplemented by the adoption of a rating system for all restaurants, and the appointment of Mr. Theodore Dumas as the director of all inspectional services. The Police Department continues to require an inordinate amount of the Selectmen's attention. During the year the Board established an entrance examination procedure for alll prospective police officers. We also realized a need for a new Police Chief, and are proceeding to make the selection. While supporting high pay, benefits, and fine equipment for the department, we are also requiring high performance standards. After recognizing a need to establish a procedure for coordinating the work of town agencies in case of a disaster, Selectman Kingman spearheaded the creation of such a plan. It should be particularly helpful in the event of a hurricane. . The Board decided to continue the practice of hiring a professional labor negotiator to represent us in the increasingly complex field of collective bargaining with both the police and fire department bargaining units. Regretably, both legislative and judicial decisions continue to erode the local management prerogative. . . The preservation of our natural resources continues to be a priority item in the community. During the year the Town acquired by purchase 23 acres on Bass River and 38 acres on Scargo Lake for conservation and recreation purposes. Additionally, Dennis now leads all other Towns in the Commonwealth in the number of conservation restrictions on private lands. , , , . iU c t The Town tax rate was set at $12.80 per thousand this year, the tirst rate set under our compliance with the state law requiring full valuation on assessments. It is our hope that prudent decisions by both the Town meeting voters and the public officials will enable us to keep our tax rate among the lowest on Cape Cod. In compliance with both the letter and the spirit of democratic procedures, the Selectmen continue to conduct their affairs in regular public meetings held on alternate Tuesday evenings. Agendas are published in the daily newspaper and the Selectmen also address themselves to questions or concerns brought by citizens in attendance. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be present and to express their opinions. In the same spirit of openness, and despite discouragement from certain quarters, the Selectmen voted to include in this Annual Town Report a 14.
list of all employees who are paid by town taxes. Information regarding persons employed by the school district and the water district is taken from the public records of those departments. The Board also encourages citizen participation by appointing many able and interested persons to serve on numerous committees and commissions which help make and keep Dennis an admirable community. We constantly solicit constructive suggestions on improving the Town. We wish to acknowledge the commendable work of Executive Secretary Nelson and the other faithful town employees. While there is always room for improvement, we appreciate their dedication and accomplishments to date. Respectfully, Henry Kelley II Henry C. Boles Donald W. Moncevicz S. Russell Kingman Richard I. Shea
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Executive Secretary Theodore M. Nelson The success of our local government depends, in large measure, upon the amount of citizen participation in its many aspects. The nature and extent of citizen participation in local government activities was greater, in my opinion, in 1975 than it was in 1974. Rarely was there a weekday event ing when there was not at least one committee meeting underway in the Town Office Building. Usually there were two or three simultaneous meetings in progress and occasionally as many as five. This steadily increased interest created the need for fuller utilization of all available space within the town office. . Through the considerable and commendable efforts ot hranklyn Estey or Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and his staff, the entire'basement level in the southerly portion of the Town Office was completely renovated. These renovations, made after the Sector Office of the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency was relocated, provide new office space for the town's inspectional, health and engineering services. In addition a well-lighted and spacious lunch room was developed for the town office'personnel. This room is also used for meetings of committees and the storage of office supplies and equipment. These facilities have become very valuable additions to the Town's physical plant. The Comprehensive Employment Training Act (C.E.T.A.) of the Federal Government had its major impact on our town government during the year. At times, during the twelve month period, there were more than 20 C E T A employees working in the several departments of the town. All costs connected with this program were borne by the federal government and the program itself has been of immense value to the town. Robert C Lawton, Jr., my assistant, administered this program and has dne a most praiseworthy job. It was, for example, through the C.E.T.A. employees that the 1975 town census was undertaken and successfully completed. Should time and space permit, there would be many other accomplishments that could be added because of the availability of additional qualified personnel through C.E.T.A TWI«.. The Engineering Department, under the able direction of Ira Thacher, had an unusually busy year. During the first five months, in addition to the heavy load of office and field work involved in sub-divisions, approximately 35 new streets were presented to the Annual Town Meeting tor acceptance. Each of these streets required a considerable amount of the time and talent of the three member staff of the department. The conscientiousness and dedication to public service of each of the three members of this department is noteworthy and commendable. Mr. Thacher and his Staff have been given the task of enforcing the town's by-law with respect to house numbers. It is vitally important that each house have a number assigned by the Engineering Department and that each of these numbers be attached to the proper structure in a conspicuous location. There have been occasions in the past when town employees such as police or ambulance operators have had difficulty resonding to the correct house in an emergency because of the absence of house numbers. All property owners are 16.
urged for their own safey, to comply with the town's by-law at their earliest convenience. Through the efforts of the Board of Selectmen, and particularly Selectman Kingman, the Dennis Civil Defense Agency was reactivated. Preliminary plans, centered around hurricane preparedness, were assembled and documented. A great deal of support was given this undertaking by the Town's department heads and many of its interested citizens. Mr. George Bullock and others from the Dennis Yarmouth Council on Agine have been most generous with their time and have provided our ^on>/ coTfununity with a variety of valuable services. At years end, plans have been devised for the following: (1) An emergency operations center (E.O.C.) at the Fire Department Headquarters on Route 28 in West Dennis, (2) a Communications Center at the same location, (3) an operations plan (supported by most of the departmental annexes) for the entire town and approved by the appropriate state andk federal agencies (this approval enables the town to continue its participation in the surplus property program). During the year 1976, we plan to continue this effort and concentrate on the staffing of the several divisions of Civil Defense. As required by state law, the three town owned and maintained bridges were carefully examined and analized by a recognized firm of consulting engineers. This study addressed itself to the structural characteristics and soundness of each of the following bridges: (a) High Bank Road-Bass River, (b) Upper County Road-Swan Pond River, (c) Lower County Road-Swan Pond River. The cost of the work on the High Bank Bridge was shared equally between the Towns of Dennis and Yarmouth. All bridges were reported to be in sound structural condition and the Mass. D.P.W. was so advised. In the Fall, the several department heads were requested to prepare a Capital Budget. Each capital budget was intended to represent the Department head's best estimate of capital requirements for his department for the five year period beginning with fiscal year 1976-77. These drafts were then merged, tabulated and forwarded to the Finance Committee for their review and consideration. Experience elsewhere has shown that such financial planning as is involved in capital budgeting is a very valuable tool in tax-rate stabilization. We shall miss Mrs. Harriet Foss, our Assistant Assessor for more than 30 years, and Mr. Joseph Souza our Plumbing Inspector. Both retired from full time town service in 1975. I extend my best wishes for the best of health and happiness to each of them in the years ahead. I am most grateful to each person, citizen and staff member, for his support and participation during the Calendar year 1975. I address this gratitude especially to each member of the Board of Selectmen, whose guidance and assistance during the year have been deeply appreciated.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Thursday, February 13,1975 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Gloria H. Knudson. ARTICLE 1. Voted: To accept the Certificate of Recognition and the Official Bicentennial Flag designating the Town of Dennis as a National Bicentennial Community. ARTICLE 2. Voted: To amend Article 7 of the December 14, 1972 Special Town Meeting by adding the following: "The Design Review Panel shall not review Plans for structures to be located within the boundaries of the Old Kings Highway Historic District, South Dennis Historic District and any other Historic District to be created hereafter." ARTICLE 3. Voted: To accept the gift of the painting of the ship "John F. Kranz," said painting to be placed in the Josiah Dennis House in memory of Grace E. Howes and Blanche L. Crowell in accordance with the terms of the will of B. Evelyn Crowell. Unanimous vote. ARTICLE 4. Voted: To transfer from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $7,500.00 to be added to the Street Light Account. ARTICLE 5. Voted: To transfer $25,000.00 from the Overlay Surplus Account to supplement the budget of the Veterans Agent for assistance to Dennis veterans. ARTICLE 6. Voted: To adopt the following By-Law: "The layout and acceptance of any private way shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 80 and 82 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but the Selectmen shall not recommend acceptance of a road layout by the Town Meeting unless the owners of a majority of the properties abutting the way have agreed to accept the estimate of costs to be apportioned to each abutter, or unless the Selectmen shall determine by a 4/5 vote of their Board that a compelling public need exists for acceptance of a particular way. No betterments shall be assessed until after acceptance of a road layout by the Town, nor for any way accepted by the Town prior to approval of this article." Unanimous vote. ARTICLE 7. Indefinitely Postponed: To transfer from the Surplus Revenue Account the sum of $8,600.00 to be used for the payment of outstanding bills of the Babe Ruth League. ARTICLE 8. Voted: To accept the provisions of Chapter 82 Section 34 of the General Laws relating to Bicycle Paths. ARTICLE 9. Indefinitely Postponed: 18.
ARTICLE 10. Indefinitely Postponed: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Thursday, February 27,1975 The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. The Invocation was delivered by the Rev. Richard A. Stoehr. ARTICLE I. To see if the town will vote: (A) to adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, That it is the consensus of the town that the present structure of the public school system in the town, namely, a local school committee having charge of the grades kindergarten through eight, and a regional district school committee having charge of the grades from nine through twelve, be retained; And further, that the town believes that the educational process in the public schools could be improved by greater cooperation and coordination among the Dennis and Yarmouth school committees and the regional district school committee; Now, therefore, the town expresses its desire that said committees confer, study, propose, and implement a policy to assure a coordinated and unified curriculum for the grades from kindergarten through twelve of the public schools. OR (B) To accept the proposal of the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Committee passed on February 4, 1975, to amend the agreement establishing the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District by providing: (1) that as of May 7, 1976, the committee shall consist of ten elected members, four of whom must reside in Dennis and six of whom must reside in Yarmouth; that thereafter, following each state census, the Committee will reapportion itself, without further action by the towns, to form a committee of ten members to comply as closely as possible with present constitutional one man, one vote requirements; (2) that the district will assume jurisdiction over all grades from kindergarten to grade twelve as of July 1, 1975, and that all existing elementary schools within the district will be leased to the district for nominal consideration by the member towns for a term of fifteen years (with an optional renewal term of fifteen additional years); 19.
(3) that capital costs for each elementary school shall be paid by the town in which it is located; capital costs for each high school shall be apportioned between the member towns on the basis of their total enrollments in the district's high schools; and capital costs for each junior-senior high school will be apportioned as though twenty-five per cent of the capital costs were for an elementary school and seventy-five per cent of the capital costs were for a high school; (4) that the operating costs which are attributable to a particular school or solely to the schools located in one town shall be apportioned between the member towns on the basis of their enrollment in that school; and that operating costs which are not attributable to a particular school or solely to the schools in one town shall be apportioned between member towns on the basis of their total enrollments in all the district's schools; (5) for apportionment of special operating costs and transportation costs; (6) that the incurring of indebtedness authorized by the committee after February 27, 1975, is subject to disapproval by each member town under General Laws Chapter 71 Section 16 (d); (7) for the location of any future high school within a five mile radius of the intersection of Routes 6 & 134; and, (8) for technical changes incidental to the foregoing amendments; OR (C) To petition the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District to petition the General Court to enact a special act authorizing the town to rescind its acceptance of sections sixteen to sixteen I, inclusive, of chapter seventy-one of the General Laws and further authorizing the dissolution of the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District. Voted, on motion of Mrs. Slade: To accept the amendment to the agreement establishing the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District proposed by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Committee on February 4, 1975, the provisions of which amendment are generally summarized in part B of Article I as printed. Counted vote: Yes 367, No 133 The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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1975 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING May 6,1975 Agreeable to the Warrant, the Inhabitants of the Town of Dennis qualified to vote in elections met at the various precincts in the following places: DENNIS Carleton Hall EAST DENNIS Jacob Sears Memorial Hall DENNIS PORT Village Improvement Club Hall WEST DENNIS West Dennis Community Building SOUTH DENNIS Town Office Building in said Dennis on MONDAY, the 5th day of May, 1975, at 12:00 noon, then and there to vote for the election of the following officers: Two Selectmen for three years; Two Dennis School Committee Members for three years; One Regional School Committee member for one year; One Park Commissioner for three years and One Park Commissioner for two years; One Planning Board member for five years; One Cemetery Commissioner for three years; Three Recreation Commissioners for three years and One Recreation Commissioner for one year; One Surveyor of Highways for three years; One Housing Authority member for five years and One Housing Authority member for three years. And to vote upon any matter which may appear upon the official ballot. The polls opened at 12 noon and closed at 7 o'clock p.m. The subsequent meeting was held at the Nathaniel H. Wixon School on .Tuesday May 6, 1975, called to order at 7:30 p.m. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Peter J. Marshall of East Dennis. ARTICLE 1. To hear the report of the election of Town Officers elected upon the official ballot. The results of the election of Town Officers was read by Norah H. Creighton, Town Clerk.
Total Vote Cast: Selectmen, (or 3 jean
3,106
Prec. 1 Prec. 2 Prec. 3 Piec. 4 Prec. S 60 57 72 62 198 201 109 195 222 437 392 313 273 305 416 265 197 161 122 152 37 29 74 41 70 184 122 473 159 319 1 1 1 95 63 141 72 121 1234 890 1390 984 1714
Irwin Bierhans Alice C. Hofmann S. Russell Kingman Elisabeth A. Merchant Donald Nelson Richard I. Shea Write-ins Blanks Total
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Total 449 1164 1699 897 251 1257 3 492 6212
Dennis School Committee, for 3 years John W. Francis William J. Kenney Diva T. Taylor Blanks Total
575 2117 596 1774 240 1125 303 1196 1714 6212
278 266 170 176 890
547 319 250 274 1390
307 246 246 185 984
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee, for 1 year 238 412 Judith G. Swanson 163 141 Russell N. Wilkins
342 261
233 209 1 49 492
349 429
410 347 219 258 1234
Write-ins Blanks Total Park Commission, for 3 years Paul Sharpless Write-ins Blanks Total
79 857
1574 1203 1 328 3106
64 617
44 445
92 695
491
350
361
126 617
95 445
548 1 146 695
131 492
657 2407 4 3 695 197 857 3106
294 148 175 617
196 111 138 445
353 154 188 695
237 109 146 492
409 267 181 857
1489 789 828 3106
341 22 221 2 31 617
233 38 141 3 30 445
426 100 112
299 58 92
57 695
43 492
424 198 166 4 65 857
1723 416 732 9 226 3106
394 107
270 88 2 85 445
234 339
274 140
549 188
122 695
78 492
120 857
1721 862 2 521 3106
Park Commission, for 2 years Glen J. Morrell John Van Weel Blanks total Planning Board, for 5 years Charles F. Crowell Richard Shaughnessy Craig R. Short Write-ins Blanks Total Cemetery Commission, for 3 years William B. Chase John Marion Write-ins Blanks Total
116 617
Prec. lPrec. 2Prec. 3Prec. 4Prec. 5 Total 484 329 422 308 566 2109 430 288 391 295 533 1937 435 309 454 325 621 2144 502 409 818 548 851 3138 1851 1335 2085 1476 2571 9318
Recreation Commission, for 3 years Alison D. Adams Bertram D. Halperson John L. Kuhn, Jr. Blanks Total
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Recreation Commission, for 1 year Henry R. Gunther Write-ins Blanks Total Highway Surveyor, for 3 years Robert E. Crowell Write-ins Blanks Total
472 1 144 617
327
497
350
660
118 445
198 695
142 492
197 857
500
345 1 99 445
529 1 165 695
361 131 492
683 2418 1 3 173 685 857 3106
140 238 4 110 492
260 348 3 246 857
807 1535 10 754 3106
117 617
2306 1 799 3106
Housing Authority, for 5 years Robert W. Porteus Write-in (Vaughan) Write-ins (all others) Blanks Total
130 371 1 115 617
58 330 57 445
219 248 2 226 695
Housing Authority, for 3 years Patrick J. Padden James W. Smith John Henry Taupier Write-ins Blanks Total
429 49 19 4 116 617
254 49 24 5 113 445
225 216 104 2 148 695
249 95 30 4 114 492
470 139 84 10 154 857
1627 548 261 25 645 3106
Question - Beano Yes No Blanks Total
285 285 47 617
147 264 34 445
411 200 84 695
231 213 48 492
510 279 68 857
1584 1241 281 3106
The Moderator requested the following elected officers to come forward and they were sworn in: S. Russell Kingman William B. Chase Richard I. Shea Alison Adams John W. Francis Bertram D. Halperson William J. Kenney John L. Kuhn, Jr. Judith Swanson Henry R. Gunther Robert E. Crowell Paul Sharpless Glenn Morrell Charles W. Vaughan Charles F. Crowell Patrick J. Padden The Chair acknowledged the recent loss of Selectman, Joseph Merchant. ARTICLE 2. Voted Unanimously: To elect Clarence W. Bayles of South Dennis as a Trustee of the Caleb Chase Fund for a term of three years. ARTICLE 3. Voted: To authorize the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning July 1, 1975
in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and Acts in amendment thereof and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17. ARTICLE 4. Voted: To accept the report of the Town Officers as printed, "subject to omissions and typographical errors." ARTICLE 5. Heard committee report as follows: DENNIS COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE, by Charles Flintstrom, Chairman: Mr. Flintstrom reported that the objective of the Committee continues to be the development of informational programs to help Dennis plan for controlled growth. He further pointed out that the Committee had recently submitted to the Selectmen a report on planning proposals and policies that they had been working on in conjunction with the State Department of Community Affairs. Second, graphics providing descriptions and displays of some of the recommendations and ideas that have been developed over the time Dennis has been active with this program were also made available. Third, the Committee and the Town have been negotiating with the Sewer Conservation Service, the Extension Service and the Barnstable Conservation District on a natural resources planning program that will help the Committee, the Town, and other groups in the community to support a number of recommendations made by this Committee in their report to the Selectmen. DENNIS FINANCE COMMITTEE, by William E. Crowell, Chairman: In Mr. Crowell's report, he cited that the requests for money this year had become more numerous. The number of Committees and Commissions had increased and nearly all wished funds for their operations. There had been requests by operations which had started out unfunded and were now requesting money for secretaries and other employees; some of the Town departments were also asking for funds to hire additional employees. Mr. Crowell stated that the prospect for revenue likely to be received by the Town this year was not encouraging. At the time of this meeting it had not been determined what amount the State will return if any money at all. He noted that the new building in the town had decreased this year, so that additional taxes from such new property will be much smaller. It was the consensus of the report that this would be a good year to practice reasonable economy. ARTICLE 6. Voted: To raise and appropriate $5,536,984.33 and transfer from Chapter 825, Acts of 1974, $39,464.00 for the ordinary operating expenses of the Town for Fiscal Year 1976, effective July 1, 1975. ARTICLE 7. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $38,100.00 for the article and to fix the salary and compensation of all elective officers of the Town as provided by Section 108, Chapter 41, of the 24.
General Laws as follows: Five Selectmen 500.00 each Moderator 450.00 Town Clerk 5,000.00 Treasurer & Tax Collector 10,000.00 Tree Warden 1,400.00 Surveyor of Highways 15,000.00 Three Cemetery Commissioners at 500.00 each Five Planning Board Members at 450.00 each All other elected officials to remain the same as last year. ARTICLE 8. Voted: To authorize the Town Treasurer to act as Collector of Taxes and to raise and appropriate a sum of money to carry out this purpose. ARTICLE 9. Voted: To raise and appropriate $253,540.92 to be divided as follows: Adult Vocational Education $26,040.00 Tuition and Transportation of Handicapped Children Account $227,500.92 Said funds to be spent under the direction of the Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee during the fiscal year of 1975-1976. ARTICLE 10. Voted: To transfer from Surplus Revenue $120,000.00 for the purpose of reducing the 1975-1976 tax rate. ARTICLE 11. Voted: To continue the existence of the Government Study Committee as established in Article 39 of the 1972 Annual Town Meeting. ARTICLE 12. Voted: To adopt the following By-Law: "For each building permit issued by the Building Inspector, there shall be collected by him and paid to the Town Treasury a permit fee based on the following schedule: $40.00 for the first 1200 square feet of building, $ 6.00 for each 100 square feet of building above 1200 square feet up to and including 20,000 square feet. $ 3.00 for each 100 square feet of building above 20,000 square feet $10.00 for additions and alterations - residential size in square feet to be no more than 25 percent of existing structure. Over 25 percent, fee schedule to be the same as for new construction. $20.00 for alterations - commercial $ 1.00 minimum fee Fee charged for Commercial additions to be the same as for new buildings. For the purpose of implementing the above fee schedule, the square foot area of basements, unfinished attics, garages and tool sheds and similar accessory buildings shall not be included in computing the fee."
ARTICLE 13. Indefinitely Postponed: ARTICLE 14. Voted: To accept the proposal of the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District Committee adopted October 24, 1974, to amend the agreement establishing the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District as follows: By striking out the words "in April" in the third sentence of sub-section (C) of Section I. ARTICLE 15. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 16. Indefinietly Postponed. ARTICLE 17. Voted: To transfer $17,000.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to purchase and equip a new brush-utility truck for the use of the Fire Department and to trade in or dispose of the present 1953 tank truck at the discretion of the Selectmen. ARTICLE 18. Voted: To transfer from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account $17,155.00, to purchase and equip three (3) new Police Cruisers and one (1) new four-wheel drive vehicle and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to trade in three (3) of the present cruisers and one (1) four-wheel drive vehicle as part of the purchase price thereof. ARTICLE 19. Voted: To transfer $3,500.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to purchase and equip one new motor vehicle for the Dog Officer and authorize the Selectmen to trade in one motor vehicle now used by the Dog Officer as part of the purchase price thereof. ARTICLE 20. Voted: To authorize the temporary borrowing of a sum of money not to exceed $152,927.00 to be reimbursed by the State under the provisions of Chapter 765 Acts of 1972 for the purpose of State Aid Construction on Old Bass River Road and Setucket Road, Dennis. ARTICLE 21. Voted: To transfer $7,700.00 from the Road Machinery Fund and transfer $8,300.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to purchase and equip a new dump truck for the use of the Highway Department. ARTICLE 22. Voted: To transfer $8,500.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to purchase and equip two (2) new sanders and authorize the Highway Surveyor to trade in two (2) used sanders as part of the purchase price thereof. ARTICLE 23. Voted: To transfer $10,000.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account for the replacement or rehabilitation of traffic lights and appurtenant facilities thereto located at the intersection of Route 134, Upper County Road and duck Pond Road. ARTICLE 24. Voted: To transfer $2,700.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to purchase the following equipment for the Cemetery Department: One Used Pick-Up Truck $2,000.00 Grass Mowing Equipment $ 700.00 26.
ARTICLE 25. Voted: To transfer from the Sale of Cemetery Lots Account $6,500.00 for the purpose of blacktopping roads and installing curbing at the Swan Lake Cemetery Annex, Depot Street, Dennisport. ARTICLE 26. Voted: To raise and appropriate $500.00 to maintain Hall Cemetery, Homer Cemetery, Quaker Cemetery. ARTICLE 27. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 28. Voted Unanimously: To amend the wetland by-law (#15) of the Town to bring it into conformity with MGLA Chapter 131, Section 40 as most recently amended, by substituting for the present Section 1 - 6 the following revised Sections 1 through 6: 1. The purpose of this by-law is to protect the foreshores and wetlands of the Town of Dennis by controlling activities deemed to have a significant effect upon the wetland values, including but not limited to the following: public, or private water supply, groundwater, flood control, erosion control, storm damage, water pollution, fisheries, shellfish, wildlife, recreation, and esthetics. No person shall remove, fill, dredge, or alter any bank, fresh water wetland, coastal wetland, beach, dune, flat, marsh, meadow, bog, swamp, or land bordering on the ocean or on any estuary, creek, river, stream, pond or lake, coastal storm flowage, or flooding, other than in the course of maintaining, repairing or replacing, but not substantially changing or enlarging, an existing and lawfully located structure or facility used in the service of the public and used to provide electric, gas, water, telephone, telegraph and other telecommunication services, without filing written notice of his intention so to remove, fill, dredge or alter and without receiving and complying with an order of conditions and provided all appeal periods have elapsed. Such notice shall be sent by certified mail to the Dennis Conservation Commission, including such plans as may be necessary to describe such proposed activity and its effect on the environment. The same notice, plans and specifications required to be filed by an applicant under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40, will be accepted as fulfilling the requirements of this by-law. The said Commission, in its discretion, may hear any oral presentation under this by-law at the same public hearing required to be held under the provisions of said Chapter 131, Section 40, of Massachusetts General Laws. Definitions set forth in said Chapter and Section and in the regulations issued, and as may be amended by the Department of Natural Resources thereunder are hereby made a part of this by-law.
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2. The term "person" as used in this by-law shall include any individual, group of individuals, association, partner-ship, corporation, company, business organization, trust, estate, the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof, administrative agency, public or quasi-public corporation or body, or any other legal entry entity or its legal representative, agents or assigns. 3. The Commission shall make a determination as to whether or not this by-law applies to a specific situation prior to the filing of a written notice of intent under the provisions hereof, within ten days of the receipt of a written request sent by certified mail from any person desiring such determination. The Commission, its agent, officers and employees, may enter upon the land upon which the proposed work is to be done in response to a request for a prior determination or for the purpose of carrying out its duties under this by-law and may make or cause to be made such examination or survey as deemed necessary. 4. The Conservation Commission is empowered to deny permission for any removal, dredging, filling, or altering of subject lands within the town if, in its judgment, such denial is necessary to preserve environmental quality of either or both the subject lands and contiguous lands. Due consideration shall be given to possible effects of the proposal on all values to be protected under this by-law and to any demonstrated hardship on the petitioner by reason of a denial, as brought forth at the public hearing. 5. The Commission may, as an alternative to a denial, impose such conditions as it deems necessary to contribute to the protection and preservation of subject lands in accordance with the purposes of this by-law. Any Order of Conditions issued under this by-law shall be subject to the same constraints and be identical to any such order issued by the Dennis Conservation Commission under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40. 6. The notice required by the first paragraph of this by-law shall not apply to emergency projects necessary for the protection of the health and safety of the citizens of Dennis and to be performed or ordered to be performed by an administrative agency of the Commonwealth or by the Town. Emergency projects shall mean any projects certified to be an emergency by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources and the Conservation Commission if this by-law and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40, are both applicable, or by the Conservation Commission if only this by-law is applicable. In no case shall 28.
any removal, filling, dredging or alteration authorized by such certification extend beyond the time necessary to abate the emergency. ARTICLE 29. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 30. Voted: To transfer $5,000.00 from the Federd Revenue Sharing Account to the Shore Erosion Account. ARTICLE 31. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 32. Voted: To raise and appropriate $5,000.00 to be placed in the Conservation Fund for the purposes set forth in Chapter 40, Section 5 and 8c, as may now or hereinafter be amended, and authorize the Conservation Commission, whenever monies are expended from this fund for purchases of any land or interest in lands within the Town, to apply to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or the United States of America for any authorized reimbursements it deems advantageous to the Town. ARTICEL 33. Voted: To amend Article 51 of the Warrant for the 1967 Annual Town Meeting by adding to the parcels of land to be acquired by purchase and eminent domain, the following two parcels: Parcel L. Beginning at a point on the southerly shore of Coles Pond; Since southerly 68 feet more or less by land of James Pollock: Since easterly 94 feet, more or less by land of said James Pollock; Thence Northeasterly 199 feet, more or less, by land of said James Pollock to a stone wall; Thence Easterly 298 feet, more or less, by land of said James Pollock; Thence Southerly 105 feet, more or less, by land of Miriam C. Sears; Thence Easterly 292 feet, more or less, by land of said Miriam C. Sears; Thence Southeasterly 270 feet, more or less, by land of said Miriam C. Sears; Thence Southerly 210.05 feet, more or less by land of said Miriam C. Sears; Thence Southwesterly 415 feet, more or less, by land of said Miriam C. Sears; Thence Southerly 960 feet, more or less, by land of said Miriam C. Sears; Thence Westerly 210 feet, more or less, by land of said Miriam C. Sears; Thence, Southerly 422 feet, more or less, by land of said Miriam C. Sears; Thence Westerly 258 feet, more or less, by land of the heirs of William Perkins; 29.
Thence Northerly 422 feet, more or less, by land of owners unknown; Thence Northerly 900 feet, more or less, by land of Joseph Mullin to said Coles Pond; Thence Easterly 10 feet, more or less, by said Coles Pond to the point of beginning. PARCEL M. Southerly by Otter Creek; Westerly by Swan Pond River; Northerly by land now or formerly of Arch Hart; Easterly by land now or formerly of Arch Hart; Northerly by land now or formerly of Arch Hart; Easterly by a ten (10) foot way. The above described premises are shown as Lot 3 on Land Court Plan #34689-B (Sheet 2). Counted Vote: 257 Yes, 12 No. ARTICLE 34. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 to restore the Herring Run at Kelley's Pond in West Dennis. ARTICLE 35. Motion Lost: To direct the Selectmen to open the Scallop season the first day of October instead of the present first day of November. ARTICLE 36. Voted: To authorize the Treasurer to transfer, upon receipt, the sum of $14,000.00 to be reimbursed to the Town as matching funds from the Department of Natural Resources to the Shellfish Account to be used for Shellfish propagation providing prior determination has been made by the Board of Selectmen that the acceptance of such funds is in the best interest of the Town. ARTICLE 37. Voted: To transfer $2,000.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to enlarge and improve the beach parking area at Howes Street in Dennis. ARTICLE 38. Voted: To transfer the sum of $2,500.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to improve the beach parking lots at South Village Road, in West Dennis. ARTICLE 39. Voted: To assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29, Chapter 91, of the General Laws, as amended by Chapter 5, Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by work performed by the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tide-waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section II, Chapter 91, General Laws, and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the Commonwealth. ARTICLE 40. Voted: To transfer $5,000.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account for the maintenance and improvement of Sesuit Harbor in East Dennis, said sum to be carried over from year to year 30.
until expended. ARTICLE 41. Voted: To transfer $600.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to reconstruct the boat ramp located at the end of Clipper Lane, Dennisport. ARTICLE 42. Voted: To transfer the sum of $5,600.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account to purchase and equip a new 19 ft. fiberglass self-bailing boat with a 115 H.P. motor and authorize the Selectmen to trade in a 16 ft. Duranartic boat with a 65 h.p. Mercury motor as part of the purchase price thereof, said boat to be used by the South Side Harbormasters. ARTICLE 43. Voted: To adopt the following by-law in cooperation with the Town of Yarmouth to provide a speed limit on Bass River; and to further provide a speed limit on Swan River. 1. Any boat propelled by power in Bass River, Follins Pond, or tributaries thereof, shall not exceed a speed of 6 mph except in the following areas: a. Follins Pond northerly from upper narrows. b. Bass River from Salt Boxes or Willis Hall's point, so-called, to Wheeler's Island on Dennis side. c. Old Field Channel, so-called, on the Dennis side. 2. Any boat propelled by power in Swan River and connected waterways shall not exceed a speed of six (6) miles per hour. 3. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense. ARTICLE 44. Voted: To adopt the following by-law: 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms within a distance of two hundred (200) feet of the waters of Swan River and Swan Pond. 2. Any violation of this regulation shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense. ARTICLE 45. Voted: To transfer $15,000.00 from the Haigis Beach Account to participate with state and county funds for the dredging and construction of jetties at the mouth of Swan Pond River. ARTICLE 46. Voted: To accept the amended article to transfer $2,500.00 from the Haigis Beach Account to reconstruct a stone groin and place sand fill at the Sea Street Beach in Dennisport, the amount to participate with state and county funds. ARTICLE 47. Voted: To transfer $4,966.95 received from the County Dog Fund, and distribute it for the expense of public libraries for the current year. ARTICLE 48. Voted: To transfer $2,420.25 received as State Aid for Libraries under Chapter 760, Acts of 1960 to be distributed equally among the libraries in the Town.
ARTICLE 49. Voted: To raise and appropriate $1,000.00 for the support of the Chase Public Library in the Town of Harwich, in accordance with the Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, Chapter 264, of 1935 and Chapter 166 of 1954. ARTICLE 50. Voted: To raise and appropriate $20,000.00 for the purpose of the support and maintenance of the West Dennis Library Association, South Dennis Library Association, Memorial Library Association and Jacob Sears Memorial Library Association. ARTICLE 51. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 as provided in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5, Clause 39, to help defray the expenses in providing facilities for training, rehabilitation and employment of mentally retarded and handicapped residents of the Town of Dennis employed at Nauset Workshop, Inc., Orleans, Mass. ARTICLE 52. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $3716.00 for the Dennis Head Start Program: $3,000.00 for operation costs; $716.00 to be spent for the erection of a Community Playground behind the V.I.C. Hall, Dennisport. ARTICLE 53. Voted: To raise and appropriate $4144.00 to be expended to the Cape Cod Mental Health Association for services rendered or to be rendered to citizens of the Town by the Mental Health Center at Pocasset under the direction of the Board of Health in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 5 (40c) of the General Laws, to be divided as follows: Service for School Children, $1,907.00; Service for Adults, $2,237.00. ARTICLE 54. Voted: To raise and appropriate $3,500.00 to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen for the support of HELP of Cape Cod in its services to the residents of the Town of Dennis. ARTICLE 55. Voted: To raise and appropriate $1,025.00 for the Cape Cod Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), said appropriation to be spent under the direction and control of the Council on Aging. ARTICLE 56. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 57. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 58. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 59. Voted: To raise and appropriate $5,000.00 to be paid to Cape-Islands Home Care, Inc. as the local support for operation of a Nutrition Program for the Senior Citizens. (This expenditure is conditional on the availability of matching Title VII Administration on aging funds.) ARTICLE 60. Indefinitely Postponed. ARTICLE 61. Voted: To appropriate $6,500.00 to renovate and remodel the West Dennis Community Building and to confrom to the requirements and specifications of Chapter 528, Acts of 1974 and to authorize the present West Dennis Community Building Committee to
supervise said renovation and remodeling. ARTICLE 62. Voted: To raise and appropriate $5,000.00 for the further restoration of the Josiah Dennis Manse property to be used in conjunction with the $5,000.00 grant allocated by the National Parks Service Historic Preservation Grants program through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, these funds to be received and dispersed by the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee under the direction of the Selectmen. ARTICLE 63. Voted: To transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account for the purpose of making repairs on certain private ways in the Town in accordance with the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 6H (Accepted by the Town at the annual Election of March 5, 1962). ARTICLE 64. Voted: To abandon as a Town Way that portion of Highland Street that runs easterly from Prospect Street over the lands of Ethel C. Broderick and others to a turn around, as shown on a plan by S.R. Sweetser, Engineer, dated February 20, 1970, and duly recorded in the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. ARTICLE 65. Voted: To accept the layout of a town way in the village of East Dennis, known as Forest Hills Drive. NOTE: /ui remaining articles are for road takings and the action of the voters is noted with each article. ARTICLE 66. Voted unanimously: Marlboro Drive, East Dennis, $300.00 ARTICLE 67. Voted unanimously: King James Drive, East Dennis, $1,050.00. ARTICLE 68. Voted unanimously: Prince Way, East Dennis, $1,110.00 ARTICLE 69. Voted unanimously: Hillside Drive, East Dennis, $1,140.00 ARTICLE 70. Voted unanimously: Sea Meadow Drive, East Dennis, $810.00 ARTICLE 71. Voted unanimously: Bradford Road, East Dennis, $780.00.
ARTICLE 72. Voted unanimously: Clearview Drive, East Dennis, $540.00 ARTICLE 73. Voted unanimously: Heritage Place, East Dennis, $300.00 ARTICLE 74. Voted unanimously: High Head Road, East Dennis, $630.00
ARTICLE 75. Voted unanimously: Highcrest Avenue, East Dennis, $360.00 ARTICLE 76. Voted unanimously: Kings Row Drive, East Dennis, $1,080.00 33.
ARTICLE 77. Voted unanimously: Liberty Place, East Dennis, $120.00 ARTICLE 78. Voted unanimously: Old Salt Lane, East Dennis, $240.00 ARTICLE 79. Voted unanimously: Overlook Place, East Dennis, $420.00 ARTICLE 80. Voted unanimously: Settlers Lane, East Dennis, $390.00 ARTICLE 81. Voted unanimously: Jetty Lane, East Dennis, $120.00 ARTICLE 82. Voted unanimously: Northside Drive, East Dennis, $660.00 ARTICLE 83. Voted unanimously: Paddocks Path (a portion, leading northerly from Hokum Rock Road ... to lands of the heirs of Joshua Sears), East Dennis, $690.00 ARTICLE 84. Voted: Deerfield Road (a portion, leading westerly from Paddocks Path to lands of Peter Nyberg), East Dennis, $2,300.00 Counted vote: 153 Yes, 17 No. ARTICLE 85. Voted unanimously: Signal Hill Drive, Dennis, $1,050.00 ARTICLE 86. Voted unanimously: Courier Drive, Dennis, $240.00 ARTICLE 87. Voted unanimously: Crown Grant Drive, Dennis, $510.00 ARTICLE 88. Voted unanimously: Greer Drive, Dennis, $180.00 ARTICLE 89. Voted unanimously: Howes Path (a portion, leading southeasterly from Packet Drive ... to a dead-end at Ox-Bow Way), Dennis, $540.00 ARTICLE 90. Voted unanimously: King Phillip Drive, Dennis, $180.00 ARTICLE 91. Voted unanimously: Packet Drive, Dennis, $600.00 ARTICLE 92. Voted unanimously: Thomas Court, Dennis, $150.00 ARTICLE 93. Motion Lost: Lombardi Heights, Dennis, $18,900.00 Counted vote: 107 Yes, 58 No. ARTICLE 94. Indefinitely Postponed: Standish Way, Dennisport, $6,390.00 ARTICLE 95. Indefinitely Postponed: Kibby Lane (a portion), Dennisport, $4,050.00 ARTICLE 96. No Recommendation by Selectmen: Gages Way (a portion), South Dennis, $2,000.00 ARTICLE 97. No Recommendation by Selectmen: Cyprus Road Extension (a portion), South Dennis, $120.00 It was voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:58 p.m.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Thursday, August 7,1975 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. ARTICLE 1. Voted: To accept a gift of a parcel of land from Peter G. Sheaffer to be used for drainage purposes, said parcel being shown as Lot 7 on Land Court Plan 34127-B (Sheet 1). Unanimous vote. ARTICLE 2. Indefinitely Postponed: To accept a grant from Daniel J. Greaney and Helene Greaney of an easement of way 40 feet in width from the Southerly end of Bramble Lane extending in a Westerly direction to the Howes Cemetery, and further to abandon any public rights over an existing private way from New Boston Road over land of Daniel J. Greaney et ux to the Howes Cemetery. ARTICLE 3 Voted: To amend Article IV, Section III, of the Town By-Laws by deleting Section II and substituting therefore the following: Section III. Whoever violates any of the provisions of Section I and Section II of this Article shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $50.00 for each offense, but all prosecutions shall be begun within six months from the date of the offense. ARTICLE ■*,. Voted: To accept a gift of land for conservation purposes from Henry H. Holden, said parcel being shown as Lot 27 on Land Court Plan 32402D. Unanimous vote. ARTICLE 5. Voted: To abandon the public rights in the following ways: Fox Hill Road, as laid out and accepted under Article 85 of the 1959 Annual Meeting; Great Beach Road, as laid out and accepted under Article 87 of the 1959 Annual Meeting; Weir Road, as laid out and accepted under Article 88 of the 1959 Annual Meeting; Bass Hole Road, as laid out and accepted under Article 89 of the 1959 Annual Meeting. Unanimous vote. Article acted on after Article 17, for Planning Board report. ARTICLE 6. Indefinitely Postponed: To raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to purchase and install bikeway designation signs and striping to be used along the Bicentennial Route from Jericho House via Old Main Street and Old Bass River Road to the Josiah Dennis Manse, providing no expenditures be made until approval of a grant of matching funds has been received from the State Bicentennial Commission. ARTICLE 7 Voted: To authorize the Selectmen to convey to the Dennis Yacht Club the following described parcel of land:
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Beginning
at the Southeast corner of the premises at a Dennis road bound; thence
North
49° 13' 00" West by land of the Dennis Yacht Club 61.48 feet; thence
North
63 ° 38' 30" East by land of the Dennis Yacht Club 109 feet, more or less; thence
South
30° West by land of the Town of Dennis 103 feet, more or less.
and further to accept a deed from the Dennis Yacht Club of the following described parcel of land: Beginning
at Southeast corner of the premises on the Southerly side of Sesuit Creek, thence
South
63 ° 38' 30" by land of the Town of Dennis 95 feet, more or less; thence
North
30 ° East by land of the Dennis Yacht Club 96 feet, more or less; thence
Southeasterly
by the waters of Sesuit Creek 60 feet, more or less.
Counted Vote: 431 Yes, 1 No. ARTICLE 8. Voted: To accept the provisions of Chapter 198 of the Acts of 1975 relating to the expenditure of funds by the Bicentennial Commission. ARTICLE 9. Indefinitely Postponed: To raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $252.00 to be added to the Salary Account of the Council on Aging. ARTICLE 10. Voted: To amend the vote taken under Article 1 of the August 14, 1974, Special Town Meeting by deleting the words "and to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow for a period of not over 20 years the sum of $126,250.00 under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7, of the General Laws; and to borrow for a period of not over 2 years the sum of $378,750.00 under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 8C, of the General Laws for the acquisition of the above described land," and substituting therefor the following words: "and to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow for a period of not over 20 years the sum of $505,000.00 under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7, and to authorize the 36.
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow for a period of not over 20 years the sum of $126,250.00 under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7, of the General Laws, and further, pending a determination of the amounts of federal and state reimbursement which may be forthcoming, to borrow for a period of not over one year the sum of $378,750.00 under the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 17, of the General Laws for the acquisition of this land at a cost not to exceed $505,000.00, and further, to direct that any reimbursement received shall be applied to the payment of any temporary borrowing under Chapter 44, Section 17." Counted Vote: 323 Yes, 157 No. Reconsideration moved and lost. ARTICLE 11. Voted: To adopt the following by-law: No license for the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be granted by the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Licensing Board, for a location within 500 feet of the boundaries of any public beach, except that those licenses now outstanding in locations within 500 feet of a public beach and entitled to renewal rights may be renewed. ARTICLE 12. Indefinitely Postponed: To raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $5,000.00 for the purpose of further repair and improvement to the building and grounds of the West Dennis Community Building. ARTICLE 13. Voted: To raise and appropriate $15,000.00 for the purpose of dredging and performing other related work at Sesuit Harbor. ARTICLE 14. Voted: To transfer $46,800.00 for salaries and $7,302.00 for expenses, a total of $54,102.00, from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account for the Fire Department; to transfer $16,602.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account for the Police Department; and to transfer $20,248.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account and raise and appropriate $6,752.00, a total of $27,000.00, for the salaries of employees of all other departments. The salary of each employee is increased $416 per year as a cost of living increase. ARTICLE 15. Voted: To raise and appropiate $8,398.58 to pay outstanding bills incurred by the Dennis Babe Ruth League. Counted Vote: 221 Yes, 15 No ARTICLE 16. Voted: To raise and appropriate $36,885.85 to pay bills and payroll in excess of fiscal year 1975 Dennis School appropriation (being $32,199.77 for expenses connected with fire box explosion and fire at the Ezra Baker School; $3,415.50 for tuition and transportation of exceptional children, Chapter 766; and $1,270.58 for additional charges for electricity). Counted Vote: 203 Yes, 7 No. ARTICLE 17. Voted: To transfer $2,849,964.76 to an account entitled Dennis Yarmouth Regional School said sum to be taken from the 37.
following accounts: Dennis Schools $1,768,474.66 D-Y Regional High School 786,586.38 Cafeteria Expense 41,362.80 Tuition and Transportation of Handicapped 227,500.92 Children Adult Vocation Education 26,040.00 and to transfer $117,084.84 from the D-Y Regional High School Loan Costs Account to an account entitled D-Y Regional District Loan Costs.
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Births Recorded in Dennis January 2 4 6 9 10 15 23 24 25 27 28 31 31
John Alexander White, III; John Alexander White, Jr. and Deborah Jane Peabody Charity Anne Trzinski; Christopher John TrzcinSKi and Denise Marie Wiinikainen Wayne David Rice; John Hayes Rice and Elizabeth Ann Mehalko Shane Leman Syrjala; John Oscar Syrjala and Rosalie Mildred Cahoon Keith Scott Powell, Jr.; Keith Scott Powell and' Debra Marcelle Lynde Stacey Elaine Emery; Earl Mark Emery and Wendy Lynne Reynolds Miranda Claire McGuire; James Francis McGuire and Greta Mary Nelson Scott Charles Clemence; Donald Edward Clemence and Linda Sue Royal Elise Lynne DaCosta; Robert Gene DaCosta and Jo-Anne Childs Jennifer Joanne Sarmento; John Paul Sarmento and Jacqueline Connie Mealey Tina Diane Gray son; Gary Higgins Grayson and Kerin Diane Olson Christopher James Craig; James Henry Craig and Susan Gale McKenna Shawn Douglas Baker; Herbert Frank Baker and Deborah Marie Gray
February 2 3 •" 7 12 13 14 16 18 19 28
Michael Robert McPherson; Robert Harold McPherson and Mary Margaret McGlamery Jill-Ana Haskell; Bruce Thacker Haskell and Pauline Alberta Bennett Mathew Steele Hersey; Robert Steele Hersey and Mary Lee Robinson Beth Ellen Bradford; Russell Earle Bradford and Vicki Lynne Langenbach Russell William Cates; Donald Stanley Cates and Elaine Anita Levesque Kelly Joseph Govoni; Mark Anthony Govoni and Margaret Mary Elliot Russell Scott Norton; Richard Derbyshire Norton and Elizabeth Anne Zartarian Courtney Michelle Dupee; Charles Allan Dupee and Janet Elaine Thomas Bevin Clare Muniz; Peter Michael Muniz and Nancy Bernadette Clare Hilary Silvestri; Anthony Rudolph Silvestri, Jr. and Eileen Higgins
March 6 6 6 10 11 19 19 21 25
Heidi Ann Censullo; Joseph Peter Censullo, Jr. and Rebecca Ann Jacobsen Janice Elaine Sullivan; James Bernard Sullivan and Joyce Louise Wanner Karin Lea Dahlstrom; Frank Alden Dahlstrom and Shawn Maureen Nelson William Michael Holmes; William Joseph Holmes and Sheryl Lee Norton Kristen Lee Eardley; Wayne Arthur Eardley and Jennifer Lynn Eisgrau Joshua David Majka; Stephen Francis Majka and Janet May D'Oliveira Keith Joseph Walker; Richard Charles Walker and Karen Ann Bellows Brian Robert Mellen; Brian Arthur Mellen and Deborah Ann Nickerson Walter Edward Story; Walter Leslie Story, Jr. and Mary Anne Walsh
April 1 1
Gary Robert Veduccio; Robert Bruce Veduccio and Linda Anne Hickey James Joseph Barron, III; James Joseph Barron, Jr. and Anne Marie Ingle
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1 2 6 16 17 21 26
Jason Frederick Grindell; David Woodard Grindell and Nancy Elizabeth McKinnon Megan Lyn Rodriguez; David Joseph Rodriguez and Linda Marie Barbieri Tara Elizabeth Wilson; David Leonard Wilson and Pauline Louise Ryder Jarrod Paul Paquette; Paul Everett Paquette and Dolores Edsall Kathryn Elizabeth Krasnovsky; Fred James Krasnovsky and Elizabeth Smith Enders Mable Chastity Kirkland; Mitchell V. Kirkland, III and Eleanor Margaret Pittsley William Harrison Abbott; Robert Kendall Abbott and Sheila Louise Laughlin
May 2 8 14 15 15 16 17 22 25 30
Corey Edward Price; Edward Price III, Deborah Ethel Tappan Laura Anne Puzio; Frank Dominic Puzio and Jo Alice Ford Geneva Anne Beal; Paul Gilbert Beal and Christine Marie Daigle April Joy Garbitt; Glenn Steven Garbitt and Barbara Anne Baker Matthew David Chase; John Michael Randolph Chase and Jessie Pauline Eastman Christopher John Coleman; Lawrence Wesley Coleman and Michelle Francis O'Brien Timothy Stephen McClelland; Stephen Robert McClelland and Heidemarie Ellis Girl child; Gary Dean Cross and Joanne Marie Condon Sarah Goss; Russell Edward Goss and Loraine Coughlan Mary Catherine Trott; Thomas Michael Trott and Susan Baker
June 9 Brendan Patrick Carroll; John Francis Carroll, Jr., and Vicki Marie Garfield 11 Erica Lyn Hill; Donald Trefry Hill and Daren Irene Padget 11 Mark Anthony Paige; Anthony Simpson Paige and Laurie Ann LaBrecque 15 Daniel Jon Abraham; Richard Aziz Abraham and Marjorie Luanne Sylver 16 Joanna Jean Fournier; James Albert Fournier and Deborah Ann Jenkins 19 Brent Garner Henne; Craig Ralph Henne and Bonnie Lou McClintock 26 Matthew George Sullivan, 4th; Matthew George Sullivan 3rd and Joyce Elaine Collins 28 Christopher Adam Lee; Calvin Alfred Lee and Cheryl Ann Butler July 5 6 7 7 12 17 23 23 24 26
Alyssa Hope Moskovites; Nicholas Moskovites and Marilyn Louise Nichols Melissa Anne Cotter; Cornelius James Cotter and Helen Margaret Sanborn Daniel Winslow Crowell; Gregory Winslow Crowell and Helen Claire Farmer Joshua Henry Lewis; Keith Monroe Lewis and Susan Bryant Holden Jason Stephen Ring; Stephen Edmond Ring and Nancy Ann Bickford Catherine Elizabeth O'Connor; Thomas Joseph O'Connor and Mary Judith Lowther Heather Marchant; Steven LeRoy Marchant and Pamela Jean Jost Elizabeth Ann McClain; Kirby Hilt McClain and Carol Ann Inman Jodiann Thompson; Forrest Thomas Thompson III and Bethann Fox Shaun Alan Reardon; James Alan Reardn and Gretchen Louise Horsman
August
5 7 12
Lora Jaimee Kullberg; Steven Harry Kullberg and Margaret Marie Neal Raymond John Castano; Raymond Victor Castano, Jr. and Gail Marie Webby Anthony John Baroni; Philip Joseph Baroni and Rachel May Taylor
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16 20 25 29
Alton Linwood Robbins, IV; Alton Linwood Robbins, III and Juliana Joly Craig William Converse; Craig Frederick Converse and Emilie Blackburn Caitlin Jo Arnold; Paul Leonard Arnold and Virginia Claire Gray Melissa Jeanne Nunes; Alan Douglas Nunes and Debra Jeanne Kenneally
September 22
Denise Suzanne Kendrick; Dennis Joseph Kendrick and Cheryl Suzanne Peckham
October 1 4 4 8 11 15 16 16 26
Justin David Bailey; Arthur Lynn Bailey and Sue Ellen Farrin Timothy Squire Blake; Kenneth Squire Blake and Jean Marie Marks Lloyd Scott Smith; Kent Lloyd Smith and Carol Anne Jordan Kevin Jason Philbrook; Dennis Paul Philbrook and Elizabeth Cathryn Cash Kathleen Gail Linhares; John Frank Linhares and Mary Kathleen Gorham Andrew Joseph Cistaro; Joseph Cistaro and Lane Bentley Chase Peter Henry Corp; William Lawrence Corp, Sr.; and Karen Ann Graybosch Jason Andrews Reeves; Daniel Clyde Reeves and Kim Leslie Andrews Jennifer Lynne Anderson; Steve Charles Anderson and Maryellen Fanning
November 9 11 15 16 26 29
Christine Ellen Harper; James Calvin Harper and Elaine Christine Black Kimberly Beth Thielman; William Jennings Thielman, 3rd and Evelyn Margaret Woods Kristen Marie Benson; Richard Arthur Benson and Mary Jo McKinstry Jared Michael Bjornholm; Michael Robert Bjornholm and Gail Judith Bohn Aaron Marcy Schinkowitch; Richard Anthony Schinkowitch and Susan Marcy Scott Dana Renkainen; Dana Renkainen and Patricia Ann Wilbur
December 2 11 16 23 27 28
Ellen Louise Monahan; Joseph Michael Monahan, Jr. and Lorraine Eleanor Maffei Leigh Robert Prall; Robert Randolph Prall and Ann Bechwith Turtle Peter Brian Eldridge, Jr., Peter Brian Eldridge and Julia Ann Richardson Christopher William Bohlin; Albert John Bohlin and Joan Elizabeth Honan Benjamin Ryan Jackman; Edward Thomas Jackman and Margaret Mary Carney Kathleen Patricia Morrison; Phillip Thomas Morrison and Debra Ann Howley
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Marriages Recorded in Dennis January 1 1 4 4 4 6 10 11 17 25 25 26
John William Kenyon of Dennis Port and Jamie Ann Nelson of Dennis Port Michael E. Mongeau of South Dennis and Karen Evans of South Yarmouth Albert E. Day of Brandon, Vermont and Ethel (Rudolph) Wertheim of Dennis Port William J. Rogers, Jr. of Dennis Port and Elizabeth A. Clements of Hyannis Paul Edward Sweetser of Dennis Port and Patricia Jean Souza of Yarmouth Port Robert Veduccio of Dennis Port and Linda Anne Hickey of West Harwich Kevin R. Carroll of Dennis and Loughran Francis O'Connor of Dennis James F. McDevitt of South Dennis and Deborah Ann White of South Yarmouth James Edward Hughes of Dennis Port and Rodrika Macdonald of Dennis Port John Joseph Fernandes of South Dennis and Marie Adele (Ellis) Perkins of South Dennis Daniel McLaughlin of Dennis Port and Marcia Everson of South Yarmouth Gus D. Libby of Dennis and Mary F. (O'Keefe) Walls of West Yarmouth
February 8 9 14 14 15 15 16 22 22 22 28
Robert J. Coffey, Jr. of South Dennis and Mary E. Shepard of Worcester, Ma. G. Everett Howes of Dennis and Katherine (Ward) Biays of Dennis Andrew N. Cheney of Dennis Port and Jane Pimental of Dennis Port Kenneth D; Henning, Sr. of Dennis Port and Cynthia J. Boesse of Dennis Port Arthur Fister, Jr. of Dennis Port and Anna Carchidi of Needham, Ma. Russell N. Wilkins of South Yarmouth and Barbara Jane May of South Dennis Robert A. Schoenfeld of Dennis and Wendolyn Eaton of Dennis Raymond W. Welch of Brewster, Ma. and Lynn Carver of Dennis Port Glenn Haley of Dennis Port and Jo-Ellen Childs of Dennis Port Mark Gustafson of Dennis Port and LuAnn Soares of South Dennis Frederick Hough of East Dennis and Elaine G. (Barr) Berrio of East Dennis
March 8 9 22
Edward J. Long of Dennis Port and Eileen M. (Eldridge) Toldness of Mashpee, Ma. Peter Maryott of East Dennis and Maureen Sullivan of East Dennis Robert V. Horace of West Dennis and Susan Clemow of Dennis Port
April 4 i 6 11 12 12 13
Donald W. Bell of South Dennis and Dorothy Ann (Garland) Lincoln of South Dennis Gary Bokenkamp of Peru, Vermont and Mary Ellen Saint of East Dennis Jackson Rice Hibbert of Dennis Port and Diane Miriam Brunett of South Yarmouth Donald O'Leary of Braintree, Ma. and Ruby J. (Johnson) Fraher of Dennis Port Raymond E. Stratoti of Dennis Port and June Trzcinski of Chatham, Ma. Dennis Paul Philbrook of Yarmouth and Elizabeth Cathryn Cash of So. Yarmouth Frederick William Rowell of Dennis Port and Brenda Marie Servis of Falmouth, Ma.
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May 3 3 10 17 24 24 28 31
John F. Martin, Jr. of South Yarmouth and Elizabeth J. Newcomb of South Dennis David P. Cunningham of South Dennis and Patricia A. Gibney of South Dennis Rudi K. Rennert of Dennis Port and Patricia A. Telch of South Yarmouth Peter F.W. Barnard of Dennis and Michele E. (Sirken) Boyle of Dennis George Edward Cummings of Waltham and Judith Anne Begg of Cambridge, Ma. Gary Seeley of Bass River, Ma. and Sandra M. Ferris of South Dennis Gary March Brennan of Yarmouth and Lynne Audrey Annis of Yarmouth Paul Di Muzio of Dennis and Cathleen Powers of Hyannis
June 6 7 7 7 7 9 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 21 21 28
Frederick G. Fosdick of Chatham and Stella E. (Arsenault) Long of Dennis Port Mark David Sugermeyer of Dennis and Doreen Marie Geyer of Brightwaters, N. Y. Robert Alan Spongberg of Braintree and Janice Marie Lamont of Dennis Port Kenneth D. Brown of Chatham and Paula Jacobsen of South Dennis Michael A. Close of. West Dennis and Rosemary Egan of West Dennis Frank Joseph LeFave, Jr. of Maiden and Karyn Lockhart of Maiden, Ma. Richard A. Mathews of South Dennis and Gemma Hallett of Centerville, Ma. Raymond J. Geary, Jr. of West Dennis and Terrie L. Price of Yarmouth Peter H. Snow of West Dennis and Beverly T. (Boyle) Maynard of South Dennis Douglas A. Grover of East Orleans and Ruth A. Jenkins of Brewster David Estey of Dennis Port and Nancy Ann O'Brien of Harwich Robert F. Mongeau, Jr. of South Dennis and Dorothy A. Daxberger of Dennis Port Stuart D. Levy of New York and Janet Cutler of New York Frederick Anthony DeAvellar of Chatham and.Beatrice (Fendian) Beverly of Chatham Anthony P. Podlesney, Jr. of East Dennis and Vivian Blais of Ludlow, Ma. Richard L. Manning of Dennis Port and Debra Shea of Peabody, Ma. Thomas P. P. Duffy of Dennis Port and Darleen Wilky of South Dennis
July 5 5 5 11 12 13 20 26 26
Ronald A. Gifford of West Dennis and Virginia Partyka of Springfield, Ma. Leonard A. Hone of Providence, R.I. and Claudina (DeFusco) Marinaccio of Providence, R.I. James Hanson of Dennis and Donna (Prim) Bolton of Dennis Brailey Steven Snow of Dennis Port and Pamela J. Chadwick of Dennis Port Richard A. Racette of South Dennis and Diane M. Connolly of Walpole, Ma. Eric Erikson of Dennis Port and Barbara P. (Vickery) Dorsett of Dennis Port Stuart E. Johnson of Washington, D. C. and Leah Anastos of Leominister, Ma. Robert Vickery Miller of Dennis Port and Sharon Jean Pratt of Chatham Bruce B. McClintock of South Dennis and Marcia Lee Maistrosky of South Dennis
August 2 2 8 9
Ratnakar S. Sawant of Tampa, Florida and Sharon Smeedy of West Dennis Craten W. Cass, Jr. of South Dennis and Linda (Greene) Squailia of South Dennis Laddie J. Savage of St. Joseph, 111. and Beverly (Brown) Connell of St. Joseph, 111. Francis A. MacDonald, Jr. of East Dennis and Cecilia (Bielokosztolsky) Hamory of West Dennis
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9 16 16 24 28 30 30
Ian Jenike of Dennis and Elizabeth A. Crowley of Dennis Robert Leo Hurley, Jr. and Pauline A. Johnson of South Dennis Frederick A. MacDonald of West Dennis and Deborah (Anderson) Wagenbach of West Dennis Harold Edward Johnson of Newton, Ma. and Mary Carolyn Newell of Newton, Ma. Martin W. O'Donnell of South Dennis and Charlotte Hopkins of South Dennis Gregory Bussiere of Dennis Port and Vivian Lewis of Dennis Port Anthony Busby of West Dennis and Marsha Jean (Brogan) Speight of West Dennis
September 2 2 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 13 14 14 20 20 21 25 27 30
Robert E. Brogan, Jr. of South Dennis and Louise E. O'Brien of East Sandwich Warren F. Buck of Waterbury, Ct. and Beatrice Howell of West Haven, Ct. Lawrence Kirdon of Wynnewood, Pa. and Susan (Fairchild) Brink of Dennis Peter V. Bent of Gloucester, Ma. and Sarah C. Van Sant of Gloucester, Ma. Erick Clifford of West Dennis and Sandra Cusick of South Yarmouth Richard Thomas Robbins of Dennis Port and Roselyn Lyons of Dennis Port Paul D. Grindell of Dennis and Elizabeth Fullerton of Dennis Leo M. Connors, Jr. of Immokalee, Fla. and Janice M. Jenrette of Miami, Fla. Michael Barros of Mansion Mills and Caren Colonna of South Dennis William O. Hall of Brewster and Karen S. Hamilton of West Dennis Kenneth Spaar of Dennis Port and Margot Hamilton of Dennis Port Kenneth Roy Shunk of Hollywood, Fla. and Sandra Lee Lyman of Dennis Port Henry J. Hill, III of Dennis and Jane M. Donovan of East Weymouth, Ma. Paul W. McCracken of East Falmouth and Carol Ann (Schmiederer) Gamble of Dennis Port Richard William Rudow of Dennis Port and Melinda Eldridge of Dennis Port Bruce W. Williams of Dennis and Virginia C. Lawrie of Dennis John A. Billings of Falmouth and Bridget Miller of Dennis Paul J. Whelan of Dennis and Lesley Creighton of Dennis Robert P. Boffoli of Dennis and Cynthia M. Fletcher of South Yarmouth
October 3 4 4 4 4 5 11 11 11 11 12 16 18 25 25 26 29
Ned W. Bennett of South Dennis and Cathleen Haven of Dennis Bruce E. Littlejohn of McLean, Va., and Linda L. Preston of Dennis Port Jon Niemisto of Dennis Port and Sheila Briggs of South Dennis Ronald Seavey of Dennis and Paula E, (Sethares) Shea of Dennis Robert Secher of East Dennis and Susan Carol Baker of West Yarmouth Samuel M. Balmer of West Dennis and Cynthia L. Parker of West Dennis Scott C. Munson of West Brewster and Kathy Marie Brooke of East Dennis Robert M. Brigham, Jr. of South Dennis and Deborah Stacy of Dennis Port John P. Best, Jr. of Dennis and Elizabeth (Tomkinson) Kimbrough of Yarmouth Robert A. Perkins of Dennis Port and Roberta Lee Anderson of South Yarmouth John Haaf of Dennis Port and Ruth Rother Knights of Harwich Port Clifford A. Hillyer of Dennis Port and Francine J. Melanson of Dennis Port Reter J. Mullin of East Dennis and Teri M. Fisher of East Dennis Phillip C. Mann of South Dennis and Mary (Leath) Jansson of Brewster Michael Sullivan of Dennis and Stephanie Mason of Dennis Gary W. Medeiros of Dennis and Dawn Cifelli of Dennis William H. Miller of New York and Patricia Kelley of New York
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November 8 12 15 15 30
Bernard C. Dwyer of South Dennis and Alice (Lebeuf) VanNieuwenhuyze of South Dennis Henry Howard Hanelt of South Dennis and Blanche Nora (Benoit) McLeod of South Dennis Harold Frederic Cooper of Barnstable and Phyllis Gaye Viall of Barnstable Erik Petersons of Dennis Port and Nancy (Lydecker) Wiley of West Dennis James Kevin Saben of South Yarmouth and Jacqueline S Young of Dennis Port
December 6 13 13 21 22 27 31
Robert G. Quilty of South Dennis and Ruth D. (Meslar of South Dennis Joseph Taylor Johnson of Boston, Ma. and Ethelwyn (Nici. i> Rowell of Dennis Port Roger P. Clark of East Dennis and Doris E. (Benson) Bohlin of Easdt Dennis Donald Williams Simmons of Bridgeton, Me. and Donna L E? lale of East Dennis R. David Paul of South Dennis and Lorraine (Sullivan) Kimball of South Dennis Joseph Campanario of Stoughton, Ma. and Rose (Silva) of Dennis Port Franklin Huff of Long Beach, Calif., and Beverly Williams of Dennis
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Police Station Building Committee Since appointments were made in December 1972, the Police Station Building Committee held 28 formal meetings, in addition to the countless hours spent by committee members outside of meetings in expediting the successful construction. Certain improvements were made this year to improve access for handicapped persons. Final responsibilities were also made in the firing range by the committee. As the Committee was dissolved at the end of 1975, we wish to pay tribute to Arthur Lohr, our Chairman, for the dedication, hard work and personal sacrifice he gave in making the building a reality. We are all diminished by the loss of this man. We thank the Board of Selectmen, the Executive Secretary and his staff as well as all other Town Officials who assisted the Committee. Particular thanks and appreciation is extended to our architect, Mr. Stanley Alger and our Clerk of the Works Mr. Larry Nordquist for their professional advice and efficient assistance which made our work a pleasant experience. __--..' We believe the citizens of Dennis can be proud of our ne^Polce' Station, one of the finest on Cape Cod.
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Dog Officer and Animal Inspector E. Thomas Fleming On December 23, 1975 I was appointed Dog Officer and Animal Inspector to replace Mr. Leon Tyler, who resigned from this post. I would like the many people who are not completely familiar with the position of Dog Officer, to know that my authority is very limited, and unfortunately some residents are not always satisfied with my performance. With help from the Townspeople by voting for some new legislation, which I have introduced into our town on laws relating to dogs, I will have much more working authority. At present, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has laws relating to dogs, but these are general throughout the State, and each town must decide on the Chapter and Section they want and vote it in as a Town By-Law. I hope to serve you this coming year to the best ot my ability, making it possible for pet lovers not to worry about loose and roaming packs bothering their pets, and those folks that do not care for animals to walk our streets without fear of being bitten or attacked. Please remember, I will be enforcing dog laws you vote on and wish implemented, so without you and your laws the Dog Officer is nothing more than a title.
Dennis Pound Report January 1, 1975 to December 31, Total number of stray dogs Returned to owners Placed in new homes Put to sleep On hand
1975 258 1™ H 4 °
Respectfully, Donald F. Westover, Shelter Manager Animal Rescue League of Boston Cape Cod Brance East Brewster, Massachusetts 64.
Fire Department To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: I hereby submit the report of the Fire Department for the calendar year of 1975. The Department responded to a total of 1,694 incidents during the year. Of these, 475 were for fire related incidents and 1,219 for Emergency Medical Services. These figures represent a twelve (12) percent increase over 1974. Through a Department conducted training program, twenty-four (24) Firefighters and four (4) Police Officers were certified as Emergency Medical Technicians. Monies to conduct this training program were received through donations from various organizations and individuals. In December, after a wait of sixteen (160 months, the new Maxim 100' Aerial Ladder truck was placed in service. This is a valuable addition to the Department firefighting capabilities. In general, the Department apparatus is in good to excellent condition. Due to the increased demand for Emergency Medical Service, a new fully-equipped rescue vehicle will be requested for fiscal '76. To the Citizens, Selectmen, Executive Secretary and his staff, and to all other Town Departments, this Department extends its sincere thanks. Respectfully, Roberts. Hersey Chief of Department
Fire Prevention Inspections from May 7, 1975 to December 31, 1975 Appartment Houses & Condominiums Restaurants Residential Theatres Manufacturing & Mercantile Under Ground Storage Tanks Retail Business Motels and Inn Keepers Town Properties Federal Properties Town Office Meetings & Hearings Occupancy Permits Churches Warehouses Fire Alarms Schools Lumber Yards Mobile Home Parks
39 60 33 21 15 21
,3 71 26 2, 35
53 7 5 195 17 9 4
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4 16 8 239 5 2 6
Public Halls Investigations and Complaints Training Seminars Night Clubs and Lounges (Day and Night) Yacht Clubs Libraries Gas Stations
916
TOTAL TOWN OF DENNIS INCIDENT STATISTICS tor the year 1975 Calls Per Village: Fire Related Services: Dennis & North Fixed Property Dennisport 92 Mobile Property East Dennis 48 Non-Fire South Dennis 162 Public Service West Dennis 38 Outside Fire Out of Town 123 Mutual Aid 12 Total Total 475 Incident Cause: Calls Per Village: Incendiary Act Dennis & North Suspicious Act 93 Dennisport Alarm Malfunction 140 East Dennis False, Good Intent 46 South Dennis False, Malicious 101 West Dennis Heating Appliance 80 Out of Town Cooking Appliance 15 Inside Wiring Total Electrical Appliance 475 Smoking Materials MV Accident 211 Alarms Sounded: MVFire Bomb Threat Emergency Medical Services: Illegal Burning 155 MV Accident Charcoal 40 Beach/Water/Ice Chimney/Fireplace 19 DOA Dump 13 School Activities Fireworks 99 First Aid/HQ Gas Leak 32 Pedestrian Lightning 577 At Home Search 7 Mutual Aid Mutual Aid 81 Lodging Cellar Pumping 21 Industrial Station Standby 37 Restaurant Undetermined 32 Unnecessary Outside Wiring 106 Other Lockout Washdown 1.219 Total
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128 410 89 272 305 15 1.219
60 31 16 37 23 12 7 11 7 28 11 17 3 18 8 7 7 5 14 2 2 11 10 3 29 18 15 11
Wetdown Misc. Known Cause Misuse of Flammable
43 1
Total
475
Responses to Hospital: CCH Via Ambulance CCH Via Rescue Track CCH Via Chief Car Other Hospital Persons Assisted:
749 49 0 0
Total
950
Company Responses; Monthly:
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1,116 118
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Total Responses; 1975: 1,694
PERSONNEL APPOINTED AS OF 1 JANUARY 1976 Robert S. Hersey, Chief of Department Permanent Andersen, Howard W. Babineau, Donald L. Coffin, Glenn B. Donlan, John J. Farrenkopf, Richard R. Morse, Whitney B. Oberlander, Edward A. Richardson, Benjamin L. Roddriguez, David J. Sarmento, John P. Sewell, Arthur J., Jr. Snow, Peter H. Story, Walter L., Jr. Thistle, Ronald F. Thomas, Richard E. Tucker, Paul A. Tucker, Robert M. Woodward, Seymour E
Lieutenant, Deputy Forest Warden, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Deputy Chief of Department, Deputy Forest Warden Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Lieutenant, Deputy Forest Warden, Rescue Squad Member Lieutenant, Deputy Forest Warden, Rescue Squad Member Lieutenant, Deputy Forest Warden, E.M.S. Training Officer Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Lieutenant, Deputy Forest Warden, Inspector Fire Department Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member Firefighter, Rescue Squad Member
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Babineau, Leo E. Barker, Gordon A. Benoit, Norman L., Jr. Eaton, Edward B. Fanara, John P. Grindell, David W. Holden, Henry H. Merchant, Isaac J., Jr. Roland, Robert Sampson, Palmer Smith, Michael T. Company Two (2) Bates, Robert G. Brooke, Richard S. Carullo, Francis C. Chick, Leslie M. Crowell, Charles F. Crowell, Joel G. Crowell, Joshua Eldred, Robert C, Jr. Hill, Bruce W. Howes, Richard S. Jost, Douglas S. Kaull, Robert J. Kuchera, John M. Manning, James L. McDowell, Patricia K. Prue, Grandval R. Prue, Paul F. Sears, Henry H. Sears, Irving Sears, Robert A. Sears, William L. Servidori, Arthur E. Walker, Daniel L. Wolf, Palmer T.
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Building Inspector Roland B. Taylor A total of 425 building permits were issued and fees collected in the amount of $9,554.41, which was turned over to the Town Treasurer and a receipt was issued. The sum of $5,900.00 was received for Certificates of Inspection on public buildings. This sum was also turned over to the Town Treasurer and a receipt issued. This year there were a total of 885 inspections. With the implementation of the State Building Code there has been a large increase in office work which includes many reports and records. It is quite noticeable that there has been an upgrading in construction because of the new code and also all Public Buildings are much safer both from the standpoint of public safety and fire safety. I think it is a fair statement to make that the Town of Dennis has inspectional services that are second to none on Cape Cod. Much of the credit for this is due to the efforts and backing given by the selectmen and to Mr. Theodore Nelson, Executive Secretary. I would like to thank them for their cooperation and all other departments that have helped to make this year a successful one.
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Sign Inspector Roland B. Taylor Thirty-five (35) sign permits were issued for the year 1975 at a fee of $5.00 each, making a total of $175.00 which was turned in to the Town Treasurer and a receipt issued. Eight (8) sign permits were issued requiring no fee making a total of 143 permits issued. There have been 168 signs removed that were illegal, mostly on trees. I would like to thank all Town Departments for their cooperation this past year.
Wire Inspector Orion P. Derick 957 Inspections of electrical installations were made. 387 Permits were issued to the New Bedford Gas & Edison Light Company to energize various properties. 81 Inspections were made of public establishments for the Licensing Board. 24 Inspections were made at the request of the Dennis Fire Department. 1 Inspection was made at the request of the Dennis Water Department. Cooperation from Fire, Building, Health and other departments was helpful and appreciated.
Plumbing Inspector Joseph D. Colonna The following report is submitted by the Inspector of Plumbing for the year 1975. Four hundred seven (407) plumbing permits were issued for the year 1975 Dennisport West Dennis South Dennis Dennis East Dennis
107 60 61 78 101 407 Total
Five thousand one hundred dollars ($5,100.00) was received and han70.
ded to the Town Treasurer. A total of five hundred seventy eight (578) inspections were made. I would like to thank the Board of Health, Building Department, and the public for the cooperation given me in my first year as Plumbing Inspector.
Gas Inspector Joseph D. Colonna The following report is submitted by the Inspector of Gas for the year 1975. Four hundred and fifteen gas permits were issued for the year 1975. Dennisport West Dennis South Dennis Dennis East Dennis
130 72 87 59 67 415 Total
One thousand one hundred and sixteen dollars ($1,116.00) was received and handed to the Town Treasurer. A total of four hundred and sixty nine (469) inspections were made. I would like to thank the Board of Health, Building Department ana the public for the cooperation given me in my first year as Gas Inspector.
Cemetery Commission William Angell William Chase Alton Robbins, Chm. This Commission is responsible for the upkeep of the eleven (11) town cemeteries. During the past year the commission has been fortunate to have Walter Fyler working for the town performing the necessary maintenance to keep these areas attractive. Another new section consisting of sixty (60) lots was opened in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Dennis. Whereas we have opened a new section each year for the past three years, plans are being made for further development so that lots will be available to those residents who wish to purchase them. The last section at the Swan Lake Cemetery Annex is under development and should be completed by July 1, 1976. 71.
This being the first year that we have had money designated to repair broken monuments and fix damage to the cemeteries due to vandalism, etc., we are able to slowly correct these problems. Due to the expertise, money, and time required to rebuild some of the broken stones, the percentage of stones completed at this point is minimal. It is hoped that during the coming year we can move at a faster pace with this work. The underbrush and dead trees have been cleared from the Old Indian Cemetery on Route 6A, Scargo Lake. This area is the burial ground for the Nobscussett Indians. The sum of $4,100 has been turned over to the Town Treasurer from the Sale of Cemetery Lots for fiscal year 1976 to date. Respectfully, William Chase
Town Surveyor To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Dennis: During 1975, the Surveying Department prepared 33 roads for Town Meeting action. The Town accepted 28 of these at the Annual Town Meeting in May. The department also made the necessary maps and prints for the appraisal company to finish the 100% assessment. The Department has drawn about 60 sketch plans for conservation restrictions during the year and will continue into 1976. The Department has done su-vey work for the Cemetery Commission, Highway Department, Conservation Commission, and other Town departments.as well as its regular inspections of all construction done under Planning Board control. The Surveying Department helped with the revisions in the preliminary flood plain maps, which will probably be presented some time in 1976. Robert Garcia was hired in April, to fill the vacancy when Richard Taylor resigned to take a position in Pennsylvania. The new employee brings 10 years' experience to this Department and has been a valuable addition. The Department office was moved to new quarters in the basement of the Town Office in October, with more space for drafting furniture and equipment. I wish to thank the Selectmen, all Town Departments and employees, and the people of Dennis for their cooperation during 1975.
Respectfully submitted, IraR. Thacher.Jr. Town Surveyor 72.
Town Counsel Robert E. O'Neil The Law Department processed an increasing volume of matters during 1975. A total of forty-two (42) Conservation Easements were drawn, processed and approved. We look for a substantial number of new applications in 1976. Close to two months of the Department's time was spent in Boston before the Labor Relations Board and in preparation for hearings. Special Council was hired to assist in this area and in labor negotiations. This practice will continue in 1976. During the course of 1975 approximately 30% of our time was spent on court related matters. In addition to the items mentioned above, we processed a large number of requests for opinions, contract approvals and review of Town Meeting Articles. During the forthcoming year I look forward to serving the Boards, Committees and Citizens of the Town.
Highway Department Robert E. Crowell Highway Surveyor In an effort to keep the budget down we did not schedule many paving or sealing projects this past year. However, we cannot pursue this policy for any lengthy period of time as ultimately it would cost the town more money. We completed the drainage work voted under Article #91. A new Structural Plate Pipe Arch was installed on Loring Avenue, West Dennis, replacing the concrete span built in 1934. This coming year we hope to install sidewalks and further improve this site. This past winter season has been one of unusually heavy amounts of snow and ice. In addition to our snow removal appropriation it was necessary to ask for another substantial amount of money, $20,000.00. A large factor in our snow removal costs is clearing of private roads. There are 340 town roads plus approximately 400 private roads. We have conformed with the recommendations of the State environmental protection agency in regards to road salt usage. The highway department realizes that its purpose is to maintain the roads properly and to serve the public. We try to honor requests and complaints to the best of our ability and budget limitations. All improvements and requests cost money, making it necessary for us to assign priority to some of the most urgent. I would like to thank all other town departments and agencies for their cooperation and assistance. 73.
Planning Board Constance A. Bechard, Chairman The Planning Board met regularly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, processing 69 plans, and creating 160 new lots, as follows: 5 Preliminary Plans 10 Definitive Subdivision Plans - 77 lots 54 Approval Not Required Plans - 52 signed-83 lots 2 rejected-4 lots One special hearing was held on May 5, 1975, for Annual Town Meeting articles. Statistically, an evaluation of Planning Board activity for 1975 will show a decrease in subdivision activity. This, however, does not give a true representation of the amount of work. The type of subdivision has become more technically and legally complicated, due partially to the economy, thus requiring legal assistance on the majority of the business. Our most important action was that of renegotiation of subdivisions in which construction had not commenced, to bring them more into line with our present requirements. We also instituted inter-departmental meetings to discuss common problems, i.e., a meeting on congestion in the Route 34 area with local merchants and Police Dept. personnel, followed up with a meeting with Mass. D.P.W. (hopefully resulting in significant improvements for the town), meetings with local utility companies, etc. The Planning Board has also displayed its very up-to-date maps of development of the town, in the main hearing room. 1975 also brought about our beginning to address Flood Plain Zoning, Coastal Zone Management, certain zoning revisions and rewriting of our rules and regulations. In 1976, we must follow through on the above issues, plus two new pieces of State legislation: the law calling for the establishing of Local Growth Policy, and the passage of a re-write of the Zoning Enabling Act, Chapter 40A, major issues which will require much study by this Board and other agencies of the town. Constace A. Bechard Chairman
Park Commission Peter J. Nyberg, Chairman Paul Sharpless Glenn Morrell In 1975 the Park Commission was responsible for twelve parks: Six (6) in South Dennis, West Dennis and Dennisport, and Six (6) in Dennis and East Dennis. Our maintenance schedule included weekly cutting and trimming of lawns and shrubs and the yearly fertilization and liming of park areas. This past year the amount of litter and vandalism increased in 74.
all park areas. With the assistance of the Highway Surveyor, the damage was kept to a minimum and litter was promptly removed. We look forward ii» 1976 to making an extra effort to improve and beautify the Town's parks in anticipation of an increase in visitors to Dennis during the Bicentennial. The Commission would like to thank Robert Crowell, Highway Surveyor, and Robert Lawtonk, Assistant Executive Secretary, for their assistance and cooperation in 1975.
Tree Warden and Pest Control Superintendent To the Citizens of the Town of Dennis: I hereby submit my annual report as Tree Warden and Pest Control Superintendent. Tree Warden Department: A number of dead pines were removed from along the roadsides, corners were cut back to improve traffic visibility and other roadside hazards were taken care of as needed. A number of trees will be purchased and planted in various areas of the town. Pest Control Department: The semi-annual control program for the Brown-tail Moth at the Chapin Beach area was carried out in the spring and fall. In June roadside spraying was done for the Nantucket Tip-Moth in West Dennis and South Dennis, which were the areas most heavily infested. Each year the Nantucket Tip-Moth moves farther to the North, towards the Bay. Although the Fall Web-Worm has been seen for many years in Massachusetts, they were uncommon to the Cape until 1974, when a small showing was noticed. All of Barnstable County now has a problem with them and they are on the increase. Many hours were spent cutting and spraying these this year. A spraying program is planned for 1976 to help destroy this destructive and unsightly pest. Poison Ivy spraying was done in July as needed. Dutch Elm Department: Unfortunately we are losing more of our beautiful Elms. It seems a shame, with our Bicentennial year upon us that we can only experiment to try to save our original Liberty Tree, the Elm. Spraying with D.D.T was the most effective way known to destroy the Dutch Elm Bark Beetle. Since the ban on D.D.T. new things have been tried, but none have been as effective and every year we lose more of these majestic trees. This year 38 diseased Elms were taken down throughout the town. Alton L. Robbins Tree Warden Insect & Pest Control Superintendent 75.
Board of Appeals The Board of Appeals met regularly on 1st and 3rd Mondays. 55 petitions for variances or special permits were received and disposed of, as follows:
Lot under 20,000 sq, ft. 17 Lot under 5,000 sq. ft. 1 Street Setback 9 Sideline Setback 6 Rear Setback 5 Height Limitation 1 Non-Conforming Use Ext. 3 Add Apartment 3 Enforcement (Home Occupation) 1 Special Permits: Cluster Subdivision 1 Craft Shop 1 Motorcycle Repair 1 Restaurant 3 Tennis Courts 3
10 granted, 6 denied, 1 withdrawn Granted 6 granted, 3 denied 3 granted, 3 denied 2 granted, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn Denied Granted 2 denied, 1 withdrawn Denied jurisdiction Granted Granted Granted 1 granted, 2 withdrawn 1 granted, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn Stafford I. Burrell, Clerk
Design Review Panel It was only necessary for the Design Review Panel to meet a few times during the calendar year of 1974. We were most pleased with the willingness of the applicants to conform with our recommendations. DESIGN REVIEW PANEL: Paul W. Sullivan, Chairman Henry C. Boles Winslow Cobb, III Joseph P. Staniunas 76
Dennis Housing Authority Gentlemen: The Authority is pleased to report that on October 20, 1975 elderly residents commenced occupying the units at the new Center Street Village Elderly Housing project in South Dennis. This complex has 52 units. It also comprises a recreation center, and the offices of the Authority. With the completion of this project in addition to Windmill Village on Upper Country Road we now(hav)92 elderly housing apartments; nine of which are utilized by handicapped persons. The Authority believes this meets the present needs of the Community. The 705 program, four Authority owned duplexes, continue to be fully rented. The 707 program has reached a level of 61, and will remain either at this level, or decease as mandated by the Department of Community Affairs. Patrick Padden was elected to the Board in the last general election, and Charles Vaughan was re-elected for another term. Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth A. Merchant, Chairman
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Board of Appeal for State Building Code Joseph R. Toppi Russell Teasdale John Burt Michael Smith Joseph Staniunis BOARD OF SELECTMEN DENNIS, MASS. Gentlemen: The first meeting of the new Local Board of Appeals for State Building Code was held on May 21, 1975. The purpose of this board is to act on appeals relating to the State Buildng Code. The first several meetings were organizational. Joseph Toppi was elected chairman, and Russell Teasdale was elected secretary. In subsequent monthly meetings, proceedures were established, and by Sept. 3, 1975, the board was prepared to receive applications for appeals. Instructions for filing appeals, and other necessary application forms are available at the office of the Building Inspector. No applications for appeals were received during the year. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Toppi Chairman
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Comprehensive Planning Committee Charles N. Flinkstrom, Chairman Throughout 1975 the Comprehensive Planning Committee continued its ongoing efforts towards developing and coordinating a sound base of information for use by the various decision making bodies in Dennis. A major Committee project has involved an extensive inventory and mapping of Town land uses. This project, the Natural Resources Planning Program, has been carried out under the auspices and with the assistance of the Soil Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture office in South Yarmouth. This work, which required hundreds of man-hours in the field throughout the summer and fall, has resulted in eight or more land use maps including: agricultural land, municipal water, recreation land, recreation water, urban land, wildlife land, wildlife wetland and woodland. More than a dozen citizen volunteers participated in this comprehensive inventory effort. Special thanks is extended to those volunteers as well as to Jeffrey Chandler of the Soil Conservation Service for his continuing expert guidance and advice. The inventory and mapping program is in its final stages with the maps-capable of being updated as conditions change-available for use in early 1976. In addition to the above, the Committee is serving as the Town's core group for participation in the Cape-wide Coastal Zone Management program (a State-funded planning program), coordinated by the Cape Cod Planning and Economic Development Commission. The Committee, in conjunction with other Town agencies, is serving as a conduit of ideas and information to the Commission, as well as a critic of proposed State information and plans. The Comprehensive Planning Committee stands ready, when possible, to assist the various decision making bodies-the Conservation and Recreation Commissions, the Planning Board, etc.-in utilizing the recently developed inventory and mapping materials as well as the narrative information contained in the Planning Proposals and Policies Report completed in early 1075.
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Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Members: William G. Hanger, Chairman John M. Gill, Secretary George A. Bullock, Treasurer Craig R. Short David A. Tellegen This Committee, during the calendar year 1974-1975, has reviewed over 300 applications for certificates of appropriateness, over 25 certificates that no architectural feature is involved or visible from a way and one application for the removal of a building. Over half of the more than 300 certificates of appropriateness were new buildngs, the remainder additions, alterations, etc. Of all certificates received only five were disallowed on which no appeals were taken by the applicants. The Committee has met with the utmost cooperation from the residents, builders, developers in implementing the aims and goals of the Act. Many thanks to all town offices and employees for their cooperation during the past year. Chairman William G. Hanger
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Historical Commission Dean S. Sears, Chairman Mary Hood Hagler, Secretary Ernestine Perry (Deceased July) Margaret E. Eastman Pauline W. Derick Esther W. Howes The Historical Commission met monthly, on 3rd Tuesdays, at 2:00 P.M. National Register of Historic Places listing was obtained for the West Schoolhouse, located on the Josiah Dennis Manse grounds. Negotiations were undertaken for listing of Jericho, West Dennis Community Building, South Dennis Library, Liberty Hall and Jacob Sears Memorial Library. A $5,000 National Parks Service Historic Preservation Grant was received for final structural restoration work at the Manse, and matching funds were voted at the Annual Town Meeting. The Historical Map & Tour Guide has proved of continuing popularity, so that a reprinting was needed to cope with summer demands. In the area of public information, a program was presented at the West Dennis Community Building on May 14, in recognition of National Historic Preservation Week. Chairmen of the Historical Commission, Bicentennial Commission, Jericho Committee, Josiah Dennis Manse Committee, Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Committee, South Dennis Historic District Committee and West Dennis Community Building Committee and the President of the Dennis Historical Society were the speakers, outlining the function of their organizations in the Town's historic preservation responsibilities. The Commission joined the Planning Board and the Dennis Taxpayers Association in sponsoring a slide lecture on June 4 by Ronald Lee Fleming of Vision, Inc. Mrs. Hagler was a panelist at a Massachusetts Historical Commission workshop in Dedham on September 20, speaking on public participation in the formation of the South Dennis Historic District. Much time has been spent during the year in negotiations with Mr. Daniel Greaney regarding operating details of the perpetual historic restrictions on his property and particularly the rearrangement of access to the Howes Cemetery. Negotiations are also in work with Mr. Harold Howes for acquisition of the Hall Cemetery and access to it. Commissioners and Selectman Kelley worked with the County Commissioners to keep Old County Way open to Sears Cemetery. The death of Mrs. Ernestine Perry in July was a grievous loss to the Commission, both personally and in its mission. Mrs. Margaret Eastman of West Dennis was appointed to fulfill Mrs. Perry's term and iswelcomed.
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The Dennis Bicentennial Commission Ann Treat Reynolds, Chairman William Jeremiah Burke James J. Coogan Jr. Joanne B. W. Crowell Joshua Crowell Hazel Smith KenSuzanne D. Lawton Daryl L. Marotta Harold A. Thompson The Dennis Bicentennial Commission wishes to extend appreciation to the people of Dennis because we are fortunate in having such wholehearted support of our wonderful townspeople. It is the townspeople who are the community, and Dennis citizens have proven themselves to be publicly of Bicentennial spirit in a variety of ways. The accomplished successes of the Dennis Bicentennial Commission during the past year should be shared, because without the many willing volunteers and other sorts of contributions which came forth for our endeavors, we could not have completed the abitious diversity of undertakings which have added both color, interest, and enjoyment to life in the town for residents and visitors alike during 1975. The Historic Commissioners, Our Selectmen, The Executive Secretary, The Assistant Executive Secretary, The Dennis Town Hall Staff, as well as numerous other town employees have extended needed cooperation and assistance when necessary, for which we are grateful. We sincerely wish to give a Big Bicentennial Thank you to everyone in the town involved in 1975, and to the Dennis Correspondents of the Press Corp who carry the message! During the past year, the Commission lost one member through resignation because of personal responsibilities and another through transfer of employment. Two new members were welcomed^ Joanne Crowell and Daryl Marotta. The Commission appointed an honorary Dennis Residents Committee of seventy-six members for 1976. On February 13 at the Special Town Meeting held at the Wixon Middle School, Chairman of Selectmen, Joseph A. Merchant and Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission, Ann Treat Reynolds, received from The Director of Community Relations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston, Patricia Harrington, the official Certificate of Recognition for the town which states: "Accorded to the Town of Dennis, Massachusetts for designation as a Bicentennial Community by The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Accompanying the certificate was the national A.R.B.A. flag which is flown from the Town Hall flagpole on special occasions. All Bicentennial Commission members were present and participated in receiving this honor. The order for our Saltworks Tiles was received in February from a quality local manufacturer. The tile itself comes from England and the custom design, kiln firing, and application of the cork backing are done here on the Cape. Hazel Kerr was instrumental in our undertaking this 82.
popular commemorative tile project and Jeremiah Burke researched 1776 history and wrote a brief explanation of "Sears' Folly" which was put on a printed label on the back of every tile. The tile, in a giftbox, sells for three dollars. Purchase of an original 21" x 26" watercolor by the talented young Falmouth artist Karen Rinaldo was made in March and presented to the Selectmen at their April 28 meeting. The artist was in attendance. Entitled "Dennis Bicentennial," it depicts Dennis historic sites and is a gift from the Dennis Bicentennial Commission to the town in honor of its designation as an official Bicentennial Community. The Commission feels that it is an appropriate piece of historical memorabilia which captures the charm and history of the town and subsequently, identical color prints were made up to be contained in a cardboard mailing tube accompanied by a descriptive historical brochure. The selling price was established at three dollars. The first print was given to retiring Selectman Carroll V. Murdock at his last Selectmans meeting. Special thanks to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee, The Town Hall staff, and every librarian in Dennis who graciously are cooperating in undertaking to sell the town Bicentennial tiles and the town Bicentennial prints for the convenience of the public. To inspire Ladies and Gentlemen in the community to acquire a taste towards colonial fashion, the Commission hired a specialist in the design and sewing of clothes typical of the Revolutionary period to direct sewing sessions at the Wixon Middle School. Both men's and women's costumes were made. Suzanne Lawton compiled a helpful information sheet for distribution concerning 18th century dress. The outfits were worn for our upcoming dance and could be spotted throughout the audience at the Annual Town Meeting in May. On April 17, a very well attended Complimentary Dance Class in the quadrille and the Minuet was given by Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School teacher Mr. Dudley Briggs. It was held at the West Dennis Community Hall, School Street, West Dennis. At the same site on Patriot's Day, April 19, the Gala Colonial Cotillion of the town was held. As we were restricted under a limited building capacity, the reservation list was on a "first come-first serve" basis. A civic-minded West Dennis resident donated a used refrigerator in time for our use, which remains in the kitchen; the Commission paid for two special outside spotlights and an interior spodight over the staircase which were installed in the interests of public safety for our evening event; and custom made wooden boxes were all left as donations to that building. The Cotillion (a formal ball marked by the giving of favors and the frequent changing of dance partners) commenced at 8 p.m. Joshua Crowell was in charge at the door; costumes were requested; and the four piece band was engaged from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Especially exciting opening ceremonies were negotiated by the Northside Brigade-Captain Michael Dubin. (Membership is comprised of residents of East Dennis and Dennis Village on the North shore.) Each guest was asked to sign an historic scroll and was given a favor. White quillpen and colored inkwell for the ladies and claypipe and tobacco for the men. The color theme of the ball was gold, blue and yellow with emphasis on the pineapple, symbol of 18th 83.
century hospitality, and the American eagle. The talents of Mrs. S. Quincy Newcomb who spent countless hours creating the lovely decorations were recognized as she was given a "76" nylon flag as a token on appreciation. Several awards which were donated by local merchants, were given in categories to those in costume. In addition to contemporary music, a quadrille was done and the Grand March was led by the Chairman of the Ball, Ann Treat Reynolds and her escort. Precedent was set for a Dennis tradition by doing the Minuet at Midnight. Delicious refreshments were made by Mrs. Katheryn Harper who donated her services to the Commission and Dennis Junior Women's Club members in appropriate Colonial attire served. The following morning, The Dennis-Harwich Lions Club put on a Pancake breakfast with all proceeds going to local charities. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts celebrated Memorial Day on May 26. The Bicentennial Commission in recognition of all buried Revolutionary soldiers in the town, sponsored the Town Memorial Day parade which had not been held in recent years. It began at 9 a.m. from the Dennis Town Hall. Chairman of Selectmen Henry Kelley opened the ceremonies; Selectman Donald Moncevicz, in colonial attire and the Bicentennial Chairman raised both the American and the Bicentennial flags and Selectman S. Russell Kingman delivered the Memorial Day message. Bamstable County Sheriff John J. Bowes was a guest of honor. Massachusetts State Representative Peter L. McDowell was the Grand Marshall and led over fifty different units down the 1.5 mile route down Main Street, South Dennis to the Ezra Baker School grounds. Selectman Henry Boles placed two white chrysanthemum plants in front of the memorial plaque for former Selectman Clarence Nickerson. The Dennis Daughters of the American Revolution placed red carnations on the tombstones of the Revolutionary War soldiers. Dennis Historic Commissioner, Mrs. Pauline Derick, a direct descendant, placed plants around the memorial to Francis Baker who settled in Dennis in 1641. At Liberty Hall, the Veterans of Foreign Wars placed a wreath at the flagpole base which is a memorial stone to the dead in all wars. Prayers were said, taps played, and a volley was rendered by the Bamstable County Militia who later on performed narrated maneuvers on the schoolgrounds. There, the Bamstable County Colonial Courier Thorn Gifford, on horseback, delivered a scroll from the Governor to Chairman Ann Treat Reynolds, which said: "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Michael S. Dukakis, Governor to the Townspeople of Dennis. In recognition of their fine Memorial Day Bicentennial Year Parade which is deserving of recognition by all the citizens of Massachusetts. Witness the Great Seal of the Commonwealth." The Reverend Herbert Potter, authentically outfitted as a Colonial Preacher, was a major participant in the ceremonies. Other marchers were: The Dennis-Yarmouth High School majorettes and band; Gold Star Mothers; Dennis Fire Department; Dennis Police Department: Dennis Conservation Officer; Dennis Historic Commissioners; Ezra H. baker School students and staff; Nathanial Wixon Middle School students and staff; Dennis Junior Womens Club; Babe Ruth Little League; Dennis-Harwich Lions Club; Dennis-Harwich Rotary; Dennis Chamber of Commerce; Dennis Golf Course; Dennis Recyclers; Dennis Water Department; Dennis-Yarmouth Jay-Cees, Dennis Historical Society and all the Girl and Boy Scouts in the town. Two Colonial gowned ladies had baskets of candy 84.
for all children who were spectators along the route. The assistance of numerous people is much appreciated. Fourth of July began early in Dennis with the departure at 9 a.m. high tide time of over forty pleasure, sailing and fishing craft from the mouth of the Bass River at Nantucket Sound. We were pleased to have Yarmouth combining efforts with us. Over 1,000 spectators lined the shorelines to watch the colorful Marine Flotilla sponsored by The Dennis and Yarmouth Bicentennial Commissions. Dennis Harbormaster Stuart Ellis in the town Patrol Boat preceded the official flagship "The Lanoro" out of West Dennis Marina. The lead boat carried the Commodore of the Day, Chairman of Barnstable County Commissioners Charles Eager; Guest of Honor, State Representative Peter L. McDowell and the four judges: Dennis Bicentennial Chairman Ann Treat Reynolds and Bicentennial Treasurer James J. Coogan Jr.; Yarmouth Bicentennial Chairman Marilyn Tanner and Bicentennial Treasurer (and also Treasurer of Barnstable County) Kent Besse. Prizes of marine size official A.R.B.A. flags were given to the best decorated boats. While enroute up-river to the finishing point at Highbank Bridge, South Dennis, a surprise encounter occured when a speedy craft approached bearing a large figure resplendent in a British Military outfit, holding the Union Jack flag; firing firecrackers, while at the same time calling out "Stop in the name of the King!!'' Dennis Edward A. Crowell, a Barnstable County Commissioner had arrived on the scene. Finally after the exchange of more comments, in the interests of peace and harmony, he permitted the parade to pass by. The recendy created South Dennis Historic District was the spotlight of a well patronized "Historic Site and House Tour" on August 19 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. Over three hundred visitors came which included those from off Cape and neighboring towns, to visit the sixteen stops. Excellent publicity appeared in "The Boston Herald" by Rose Walsh and in "The Quincy Patriot Ledger" Society column by Miriam Todd. A free red and silver continuous shuttle bus especially decorated in red, white and blue bunting by Everett Durgin, traveled the entire route. The bus driver joined in the spirit of the day and wore colonial clothing. Mr. Robert Crowell and the Dennis Highway Department crew devoted much time and energy towards making the day a magnificent success. In the two three-hour shifts, over one hundred and forty-five Dennis women were involved as hostesses for the Commission. The stops were: The Dennis Town Hall where there was an exhibit of flags, art and weathervanes; The Richardson Reid residence (1891); Liberty Hall (circa 1740) where quilts from Dennis homes were shown that had been attractively arranged by Rhoda Babcock and Jo Lovequist and their committee; The George Hibbard residence (1850) also formerly known as the "Silver Slipper Inn;" The Dayton Tynan residence (1829); The South Dennis Free Public Library (1858) with a display of South Dennis photographs; The Frank Handy residence (1867); The Hagler home (1850) which was a former store; Driftwood Zoo owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Woodward; The Linwood Fo&s residence (1730); The South Dennis Congregational Church (1853) where tea and cakes were served in the Parish Hall; The William Siersema residence (1824); The Robert LePain residence (1790); and Town owned Jericho House (1801) and Bam Museum with costumed 85.
hostesses assigned there by the Commission. The largest number of visitors ever in the history of the house since it has become a public place came here during the six hour open house. Two hundred and twenty-five people were comfortably able to view the grounds and buildings. The annual Antique car parade sponsored by the Dennis Chamber of Commerce throughout the villages of Dennis took place on a very foggy and rainy August 24. In addition to President of the Chamber of Commerce Robert Stone, who led the parade, various vehicles had costumed riders who represented the Bicentennial Commission's interest and they included: Elias and Dorothy Terpos; Sabra Stockdale and son; Henry Newman and son; Hilda Myland, Tyra Thulin, Eric McDowell, Jericho Committee Chairman P. Hoyt Fitch; Dennis Historic Commissioners: Margaret Eastman and Mary Hagler, in addition to Dennis' Bicentennial Chairman. An ambitious and unusual town-wide cookbook project was started at the end of the year by the Commission which will reflect a little of our past, and a lot about our present to those in the future, because in years to come, what is being currently cooked in Dennis kitchens and who is cooking it while living in the town will be of interest. Joanne Crowell has devoted numerous hours in coordinating over five hundred tempting recipes already contributed which ensures the success of this publication. Dennis Commission members Joanne Crowell and Daryl Marotta, along with Angie Hague participated with their children in scenes for an educational movie on 8th century colonial life which was filmed at the Josiah Dennis Manse under the auspices of the County Bicentennial organization. Highlights of out-of-town participation which should be singled out for mention include: The May 17 Yarmouth dance when a spirited group of Dennis citizens gathered in the Ezra Baker schoolyard on Route 28, West Dennis and were taken by British double decker bus under Dennis Police escort to the Yarmouth town line at the Bass River Bridge. Upon arrival, the group, led by the Dennis Bicentennial Chairman Ann Treat Reynolds, marched with official Drummer-Boy, Muskateer, and many flag bearers to the Dennis-Yarmouth line on the bridge. There, a delegation of friendly Yarmouth citizens led by Yarmouth Bicentennial Chairman Penny Tanner met us. Chaiiman of Selectmen Charles Eager extended greetings whereupon he and his wife boarded the bus and a Yarmouth police cruiser resumed the escort to the Matacheese School in West Yarmouth. A grand entrance was made and our fifer, Joel Crowell, led us in a specially-created for-the-occasion redundant rendition of "Yankee Doodle Dandy." On Flag Day, June 14, both Dennis and Yarmouth Bicentennial Commission Chairpersons, at the invitation of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the American Legion, attended the Bicentennial Military Ball held at the Armory in the City of New Bedford. Chairman Ann Treat Reynolds was invited to be one of three official judges for the costume contest for the town of Harwich dance held at the Wychmere Harbor Club on November 21. Mrs. Grace Schirp of Harwichport was in charge of this attractive red, white and blue party and a good size group from Dennis attended. Mr. John Warner, the National Administrator of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration in Washington D.C., came to the 86.
Cape on September 7. The Chairman of the Dennis Bicentennial Commission Ann Treat Reynolds, was invited to meet with him and at that time presented gifts of a Dennis Saltworks tile, a Dennis Bicentennial print, and a 1974 Dennis Town Report Book to Mr. Warner. On that occasion, West Barnstable held a parade featuring the Massachusetts conestoga wagon vaniu. A parchment sheet containing signatures of all those present was signed for pemianent placement at Valley Forge along with other sheets from every state. Those who took the long parade walk as participants in the day's activities from Dennis and who carried the Betsy Ross, The Bennington, the Pine Tree, and the Continental flags were: Dennis Historic Commissioner Mary Hood Hagler; Bicentennial Project Committee member Everett Durgin; Jericho Historic Center Chairman Parmelee Fitch and the Bicentennial Chairman. It is a privilege to serve as Chairman of the Dennis Bicentennial Commission with its fine and loyal members who are devoted to the town and who maintain a genuine interest in all things Bicentennial. It is also a distinct privilege to be able to represent our outstanding and attractive town. Moreover, it is sincerely hoped that through the efforts and enthusiastic encouragement of the Dennis Bicentennial Commission that there has been and will continue to be a revitilization of participation in historical town events, a renewed awareness of our own historical assets, and an appreciation of the heritage that belongs to each one of us. We in Dennis, as well as people all over the United States, in the 200th year period, are taking great pride in honoring our nation's founding and the principles for which our country stands. For, it is recognized and understood that the '"Bicentennial" in whatever forms, is a unique and unprecedented expression of respect and love of a county which has endured for 200 years as the world's oldest surviving democratic republic where individual rights and freedom for everyone prevails. America! On to your 200th Birthday celebration. Dennis will be saluting you!!
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Special Bicentennial Project Committee Miss Ann Treat Reynolds, Chairperson Mr. Henry C. Boles Mr. Joshua Crowell Mrs. Pauline Derick Mr. Everett Durgin Mrs. B. Harriet Foss Mr. David Grose Capt. Harold D. Howes Mrs. Shirley Nelson Dennis has become during 1975 a very flag conscious community. The Dennis Bicentennial Commission has taken a leading interest in all sorts of flags for the community from many standpoints. For instance, the Commission used flags as part of the decorating theme for the 1975 "Colonial Cotillion;" it currently has a thirteen star flag in its custody which will permanently hang in one of the town's public buildings as part of a permanent historical flag display along with the first town flag made; it has sold one of each of the twelve different historical flags (in addition to other flags) to Bicentennial celebration conscious home-owners in the South Dennis Historic District; it has given away flags to each of the town libraries because of community support for the continuing flag selling project which they carry on. Each flag purchased through the Dennis Bicentennial Commission at standard list price, derives a small profit which enables the Commission to purchase a flag to give away in Dennis. Many requests to participate in parades in other towns are received and all interested townspeople are urged to do so and to carry a flag! The most important flag endeavor was derived from a letter which Bicentennial Commission Chairman Ann Treat Reynolds wrote to the Board of Selectmen of the town on September 2, 1975. This correspondence suggested to the Honorable Board of Selectmen the formation of a "Special Town Flag Bicentennial Project Committee" which would make plans to provide an official town flag, subject to Selectman approval, in time for the Big Bicentennial year. The town's Executive Secretary, Theodore M. Nelson, thought it a fine idea for the town and lent early encouragement for the study. Next, the Board of Selectmen expressed the needed endorsement and promptly made appointments for the formation of a committee. The Flag Committee has been holding meetings at the Dennis Town Hall from September through December. It was unanimously agreed that the primary design on the flag should be the Dennis Town Seal and thus the seafaring tradition of our town, as depicted years ago, would be ensured as the project was carried forth. Mrs. Nelson told us mat there are presently four or five different variations on the seal which are hanging in different places in the town. In each seal, the painter has varied the colors. Another objective the committee adopted was to strive for uniformity in the seal as well as uniformity in color. The 88.
official town of Dennis hand stamp with the imprint of the seal was obtained from the office of the Dennis Town Clerk and each committee member was given one of the impressions and this formed the basis of all discussion. Mrs. Derick researched the Dennis Town records and provided the following information: •The Commonwealth of Massachussetts, Acts of 1899, Section 2, Chapter 256. Wherein the state required all towns not having a seal to procure one to use on all papers and documents. •Dennis Record Book, Number 5, 1895 to 1914, Page 147. Voted on the motion of H.H. Sears that the Selectmen act under Chapter 256, Acts of 1899 and procure a seal for the town. •Town Warrant, February 12, 1900, Article II. To take such action as may be necessary to establish a seal for the use of the town as provided by provisions of Section 2, Chapter 256, Acts of 1899. Mr. Crowell found that the seal commemorating "the maritime foundations of the town's prosperity" was a design of Henry B. Heyman, an artisan who lived on Whig Street. Furthermore, he stated that there was still an Allen Brothers, Embossing Equipment at 131 Summer Street, Boston (former address: Cornhill, Boston-"Stamps and Stencils") Dennis still does business with this firm just as it did when it paid them for the "Town Seal and Brand and Express, $11.75." The seal was first used on the Denns Town Book in 1900. Selectmen in 1900 were: Ebenezer B. Joy, Calvin F. Baker, E.C. Matthews. Town Clerk and Treasurer: Watson F. Baker. Captain Howes has provided information on the type of vessel which is depicted in the town seal. It is a TERN SCHOONER which is the old name for a three-masted schooner, as "tern" means a series of three. The three masts are: fore, main and mizzen. The committee next undertook consideration of color. Visibility, impact and dignity were what was sought in addition to compatibility with the State flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the American flag. Mr. Durgin kindly volunteered to make up a stencil, cut out a model of the seal, drew the schooner and then executed many variations on several suggested color schemes, all of which were brought to the meetings so that members of the committee could view the color combinations. It was finally decided that four colors would be employed: white, light blue, dark blue and gold. The Committee was in agreeement over one sketch in particular and asked the artist to make a minor moderation in color while they pondered upon their semi-final selection for one additional week. The committee owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. Durgin for his artistic endeavors. At the very next meeting of the Committee it was unanimously voted to recommend to the Board of Selectmen for their consideration and ultimate approval the final drawing and color arrangement as the official Dennis Town seal and flag. The historical date of the incorporation of the town, 1793, is part of the seal. The Committee has specified that: "The Dennis Town Seal's lettering be done in NOBSCUSSET BLUE lettering; with town GOLDEN CORNMEAL YELLOW stars and surrounding circular chain; WHITE sails for the schooner and the waves; all on a 89.
LIGHT BLUE background." The Committee Chairperson and other members were present at the Selectmens meeting of December 9, 1975 with the recommendations which were unanimously voted. The Committee has already spent a lot of time studying flag company catalogs and examining the quality of fabric offered, samples of which have been sent such as cotton bunting, various grades of nylon and an expensive weave called "Bemberg." Local seamstresses are also being consulted. Suggested sites for flying the flag are: Town Hall, Wixon Middle School, Ezra Baker School, Highway Department, Water Department, Fire Department, Police Department, the four libraries, The Chamber of Commerce, The Dennis Playhouse, VIC Hall, Carleton Hall, Community Building. The Committee feels that it is a very exciting event that the town is to have an official flag. It is befitting that Dennis should have its own colors in time for the Bicentennial year celebrations. Also, this will enable Dennis parade marchers who are guests in other towns to display the town colors and be readily identified as representing Dennis. The Chairperson wishes to express appreciation to each committee member who gave of his or her time and talent. Extra effort was needed and was willingly given in helping to bring this unique and timely project far along near completion. The Dennis town flag we feel sure will be a symbol through the years to come of the devotion that each Dennis resident has for the town and is something that we ca be proud of to fly.
South Dennis Historic District Commission We feel that we have had a successful year. The South Dennis Historic District Commission processed many applications during the year, most of which required the holding of hearings because they involved exterior architectural features, or signs, within the Commission's jurisdiction. Both the property owners and the members of the Commission were able to resolve various questions in a spirit of sincere cooperation. The village of South Dennis has a valuable asset in its historic district, and we members are pleassed to play a role in the protection of that asset. We recognize that our task would have been very difficult without the splendid cooperation given to us by the staff in the Building Inspector's office. Our thanks to everyone for a successful year. August K. Viekman Chairman 90.
Council On Aging George A. Bullock, Chairman David P. Reid, Treasurer Lillian Bullock, Secretary Richard N. Symonds William G. Hanger Louis F. McMutry, Jr. Robert C. Lawton, Jr. The Council has registered 2500 elder citizens of the Town of Dennis, an increase of 350 from last year. It operates jointly with the Yarmouth Council to provide activities for all elder citizens offering classes in the Arts and Crafts and social activities. The Visiting Nurses have withdrawn their participation in the blood pressure screening, but we have been able to increase our volume on this useful test through the assistance of Dr. John W.D. Garrett and Mrs. Garrett. We are offering an exanded program of legal and financial guidance and have trained some of our own members to assist with Blue Cross problems. The First National Bank of Boston sends us a representative to answer financial questions. We were able to offer testing for glaucoma, and ear problems this year and plan to continue these whenever the equipment and medical assistance is available. The Red Cross Blood Bank was given use of the facilities again this year. Our thanks go to the Selectmen and voters of Dennis for their support. We will continue our efforts to merit your help. George A. Bullock Chairman
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Veterans' Agent Herewith is the 1975 Annual Report of the District Department of Veterans Services: Again, like in all years past, we have tried to make the Veterans Service Department a one-stop center for veterans and their dependents. Under Chapter 115 and 483 of the Mass. General Laws, we aid, assist, advise, file claims and explore each avenue of resource and revenue for these veterans and dependents. The Department of Veterans Services during 1975 handled 6,645 visits to our office and 6,759 incoming telephone calls. In each case, our personnel have tried to treat them with courtesy and dignity as human beings. Enclosed is a report from the Investigator, Sidney L. Chase. Respectfully, Charles H. Cross Director and Veterans Agent District Board: Carl Hiler, Sandwich, Chairman Paul Brown, Barnstable Charles Eager, Yarmouth Henry Kelley, II, Dennis Kevin O'Connell, Mashpee REPORT OF THE VETERANS'SERVICES INVESTIGATOR As Investigator of this Department, it is my responsibility to establish eligibility on each case through investigation. During these investigations, I also try to find avenues that the veterans can follow to receive the means of support through: Employment, Unemployment Compensation, Workmen's Compensation, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security, Veteran's Compensation, Veteran's Pension or Widow's Pension. Therefore, I must keep abreast of all laws govering these agencies and the changes in said laws. Respectfully, Sidney L. Chase Investigator 92.
Beach Operations Committee Nancy S. Sears, Chairman Lawrence J. Leone, Vice Chairman Mary Baldwin Robert C. Lawton,
Members Ex-Officio Jr.Robert E. Crowell
George L. Kelley Franklyn Estey Curt Livingston Robert W. Taylor
The town of Dennis is most fortunate in having what we feel are the finest beaches on the Cape. We hope that everyone, whether seasonal or year round resident, will use, enjoy and help us protect this irreplaceable resource. The Beach Operations Committee functions under the direction of the Selectmen in operating the fifteen salt water beaches and Scargo Lake from May until Labor Day. To service the beach patrons, there is a supervisor who coordinates the overall program with the help of two assistants. Presently there are twenty-seven lifeguards, eighteen gate attendants, six swimming instructors and three sticker sellers. Committee members meet throughout the year planning, dealing with problem situations and making many on site inspections of beach properties. This past year, we were fortunate to have had many persons attend our meetings and a great deal of written correspondence with those who use the beaches. We feel that an exchange of view points is helpful to all concerned and encourage attendance and participation at our meetings. In the past fiscal year, the Town Meeting appropriated $114,468 to operate the beach program. Revenues from sticker sales, daily parking fees, concessions and violations totalled $134,843.50, which is placed in the general funds of the Town as it is received. A change in the by-law increasing the daily parking fee from $2.00 to $3.00 will be presented at the annual Town Meeting or before, if possible. This should increase the beach receipts in future fiscal years. The 1975 season saw more beach usage than in any previous year. When parking areas are full it Is necessary for safety reasons to prohibit cars from entering until there are again spaces available. An on-going training program for lifeguards began this past summer and will be expanded this coming season. The interest in improving swimming skill engendered by this program became evident at a meeting initiated by the beach personnel with the Committee. The exchange of ideas resulting from this valuable meeting ensured that it will become at least an annual event. Swimming instruction was given at West Dennis, Sea Street in Dennisport on the southside and at Scargo Lake on the northside. Competitive swimming meets were held in August for many enthusiastic contestants. Animals on the beaches are a continuing problem, difficult and expensive to control. No dogs, cats or horses are permitted on the beaches from April 15 to October 15. During the remainder of the year, they are permitted provided they are under control, and in the case of horses, they must not traverse any beach vegetation. The cooperation of everyone would be greatly appreciated. Stickers for the 1976 season will again be available in the lower level of the Town Office. Applicants must present their car registration for each 93.
sticker and tax bill or proof of residency. The beaches will open for weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend and on June 26, every day tnrough Labor Day. The demand for beach space makes it imperative to consider acquiring more land for additional beaches in the very near future. We believe that the revenues returned to the Town from parking fees over the years amortize the investment to a large extent. It is a matter of increasing concern that mere is insufficient lifeguard protection in some areas. We wUl be asking for an increase in personnel to provide guards in the more critical of the unprotected areas. Many agencies and persons have provided the Committee with invaluable assistance throughout the year. The Police and Fire Department provide prompt emergency assistance whenever called upon. The Selectmen and Executive Secretary's office advise and assisl on many occasions. Our gratitude and thanks to all who contributed to a successful beach season.
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Dennis Conservation Commission E.T. Gardner, Chairman Norton H. Nickerson, Vice-Chairman Curt A. Livingston, Secretary Walter E. BunAllan Perry Silas E. Stowe The Conservation Commission is pleased to advise the Board of Selectmen and the voters of Dennis that 1975 was a year of substantial accomplishment. Title was taken to the Mallam Realty Trust parcel (23.4 acres) of land in South Dennis bordering the Bass River, and this has been named the INDIAN LANDS CONSERVATION AREA. Approval has been received from the Commonwealth for fifty percent of the cost ($185,000 of $371,000 total). Following favorable action by Special Town Meeting, the 38.6 acres to be known as SCARGO HILL PARK has been acquired. The Commission is pursuing reimbursements, and while at this time no definite commitments have been made, it is our intent to aggressively pursue this with both the Commonwealth and the Federal Government. Acquisition of 22.78 acres of land, formerly part of Hart Farm in Dennisport, has been completed. Fifty percent of the cost has been approved by the State for reimbursement ($10,000 of $20,000 total). During the year, gifts of land were received from Henry Holden, Robert Stone and Spero Theoharidis, and all are gratefully acknowledged. In addition, some 195 acres of land have been approved under Conservation easements. The Commission has no major new acquisitions in mind at this writing but is active pursuing engineering and title work on those properties approved under articles passed at the 1967 Town Meeting. The Commission's ability to secure five very fine young men under the government CETA (Comprehensive Employment Training Act) program has enabled us to at last make conservation lands available for citizen enjoyment. Five nature and scenic trails have been opened in the Fresh Pond area in South Dennis. Two trails have recently been laid out and cleared in Crowe's Pasture. The Cross Blueberry Patch has been substantially restored and, depending on weather, should produce bountifully in the future, as it did in the past. Priority will now be given to opening the Indian Lands area for passive recreation and, as rapidly as possible, developing Scargo Hill Park for the enjoyment of the Dennis residents. During the year 1975, 35 hearings were held under the Commonwealth and Town wetlands acts. Six of these involved various municipal departments. The Commission voted unanimously to prohibit the building of a road across marshland in Dennis and is at this time subject to suit by the applicants. The addition of an Assistant Natural Resources Officer, as approved at the 1975 Town Meeting, has enabled the Commission to better police 95.
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conservation areas and to be more alert to wetland act violations, but we must still count on concerned citizens to bring questionable activity to our attention. We are indebted to those citizens who have volunteered to assist the Commission in this regard, and also to those who have "labored in the vineyard" both at Cross Patch, pruning, and at Chapin Beach, planting Christmas trees and beach grass. In this latter work, thanks must go also to the Boy and Girl Scouts and to the Four Wheel Drive Club of Hyannis for their valuable assistance. Appropriate signs are now in place, reflecting gifts of land to the Town. We hope shortly to have all Conservation areas attractively marked, and, further, to have maps available showing all these properties. At this time, the future of the CETA program is unclear, so we cannot count on this staffing in the future. We must therefore prepare ourselves to provide minimum full-time paid staff, if we are to preserve, develop and maintain the substancial investment the voters have approved in the past. As the Commission has pointed out in the past, continued and greater citizen involvement in Commission work will be welcomed in all areas of our effort.
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Golf Course Commission Joseph P. Walker, Chairman John J. O'Leary, Ass't. Chairman Oren G. Howell, Treasurer Gloria Geraghty, Secretary Patrick H. Joyce, Jr. George Kelley George Lovequist Frank Massi The Golf Commission experienced some changes in membership this past year. After several years of service the former chairman, R Ronald Blanchard, tendered his resignation along with Laurence B George and William H, Hodsdon. Recently Mrs. Ardys Whitcomb resigned due to other commitments. The number of Commissioners serving has been increased to nine with several new faces joining the Commission The Commission report is as follows: Memberships
1975
Income and Expenses Member Dues Greens Fees Cart Rentals Cart Storage
$81,194.30 101,030.99 11,588.87 1,680.00 $195,494.16
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$152,491.00 Balance
43,003.16
Bond Payments Prin & Interest Net Income
19,185.00 $23,818.16
Dennis Pines was in excellent shape during the past season and many compliments were received on the condition of the course. A fine job was done by golf course personnel and Professional, Jay Haberl, and his assistant, James Knowles. Our thanks for the cooperation of the Selectmen and Executive Secretary Theodore M. Nelson, and the other town departments, with a special thanks to the Highway Department for their continued assistance ?Tu"nS .the year- Mfs- Lillian Johnson, handling memberships at Town Hall, did her usual fine job.
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Harbormaster - Bass River and Associated Waterways Stuart Ellis, Harbormaster Again the activity on Bass River for the 1975 season was increased in proportion to the number of boats moored there. On the first of August a count was made of the boats in Bass River which totaled 1,450. This was an increase of 450 boats over the 1974 count. The Town took delivery in June of the new harbor patrol boat, a 19.5 foot Aqua Sport with a 150 H.P. engine. We found our capacity of responding to rescues in the Nantucket Sound and other calls up and down the river was much improved. Our direct radio communication with the Police Department was improved and also a great help. We had forty-two rescue runs in Nantucket Sound, twenty-eight of these were classified as false alarms. On one rescue, one and a half miles off Dennisport in heavy seas, the patrol saved the life of a young man. On that trip, Natural Resources Officer, Wesley Eaton, was our onshore observer and contact. I wish to thank him for a fine job that day and on many other occasions. Violators of Chapter 90B (boating laws) were recorded in a card file. Repeat offenders were issued State Violation Notices. Two repeat offenders were arrested and convicted. With increased and sporadic night patrols, theft of boats was kept to a minimum when compared to other harbors where boats were stolen or vandalized at costs up to $32,000 per incident. The South Side Harbor Patrol has three operators, who I feel are outstanding in their boat handling and ability to make our waters safer for all to enjoy.
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Harbormaster - Sesuit Harbor Richard D. Buck, Harbormaster Northside Harbors Assistant Harbormasters: Hudson Eldridge, Henry LaPlante, George Mastin, David Sears, and James Manning The 1975 season was busier than ever with the increase of 88 slips. Revenue to the Town from the slips (94 on the east side and 113 on the west side) was $32,303. Harbor parking and violations totaled $7,854. Again this year, there were more than 4,000 trailer launchings. The total revenue received from Sesuit Harbor was $40,157, which is an increase of $15,000 over the 1974 season. This increase was approximately $5,000 more than predicted with the additional slips by the Sesuit Harbor Study Committee. Thievery and vandalism was held to a minimum through the efforts of the night watchman on patrol furnished by the Dennis Police Department. George Mastin, newly appointed assistant harbormaster, did an excellent job overseeing the outer sailboat basin. Approximately 800 small boats were trailered in and out of Nobscussett Harbor. Dredging in the outer basin, authorized by the special summer Town Meeting, is expected to be completed in time for the 1976 season and will increase our activities. The harbormaster, in cooperation with the Dennis Police and Fire Departments, participated in 11 rescue efforts, all of which, we are very happy to say, were successful. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to my assistants for their cooperate effort. Special thanks to Helen DeGaust for her untiring efforts in the Town Office to help make the 1975 boating season a most successful one.
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Sesuit Harbor Study Committee Frank H. Eastman, Jr. Chairman Richard D. Buck David L. Howes Roger H. Maloney Emil H. Mueller, Secretary William E. Crowell Henry Kelley II Benjamin L. Richardson Charles W. Vaughan This Committee, established in 1973, still awaits completion of the U.S. Army Engineer Corps study and recommendations for Sesuit Harbor. Current advice indicates that results will be available for Town action late in 1976. Upon receipt of the Engineer's report, this Committee, or, if you so elect, its successor, the Town Waterways Commission, should be able to complete its study and make long range recommendations to you and the Town Selectmen for an orderly improvement and controlled expansion of Sesuit Harbor. The Committee recommendations should be considered by you, and, if approved, they should be adopted as the long range Master Plan for Sesuit Harbor. This would permit the fitting together and working toward a common objective of individual projects to be accomplished over a period of years, as revenues from the Harbor become available. In the latter connection this Committee is pleased to report that the $30,000 approved by you during 1973 and 1974 for new slips in the Harbor (installed in the spring of 1975) already is paying dividends. Slip rental fee collections increased by some $14,000, i.e. from $19,700 in 1974 to $32,300 in 1975. Concurrently, parking receipts from boaters increased by something over $1,400. Cash collections for the year 1975 for slips and parking amounted to $40,157.50, and this figure excludes the Town personal property tax on boats which is estimated to exceed $12,000 applicable to Sesuit Harbor. Regretfully, we still have a growing waiting list of townspeople desiring slips. A serious problem still exists with respect of shoaling in the main channel, which, except for nominal work, was last dredged in 1958. Red tape seems to be a major stumbling block, with Corps of Engineers, State Waterways, Conservation, etc. approvals taking what appear to be unduly lengthy periods of time. While the Town plans to provide some partial relief this spring by expending the funds authorized by you last year, no State or Federal monies have yet been authorized, and it now appears that it will be 1977 at the earliest before the Corps of Engineers and the State will be ready to take any action. Once again this Committee wishes to thank you for the opportunity of serving. We believe our accomplishments over the past two years have added to your boating pleasure. We do regret, however, that progress is slow and that there may be further delays in meeting your desires for a safer, well run and equipped harbor serving both commercial and recreational taxpayers. Like several other Town functions, we believe Sesuit Harbor can justify and pay for its continuing development. 100.
Dennis Waterways Commission Walter E. Burr, Chairman Frank Eastman Charles D. DeGaust Raymond Robert
Robert S. Johnson, Secretary Walter William Kelly Robert Ralston
The above Commission was appointed as of June 25, 1974 in accordance with Article 51 of the Town Warrant May 7, 1974. The Commission has met on an average of once a month since its inception including several meetings with other Cape Waterways Commissions. The Commission in its deliberations consider the Bass River and Sesuit Harbor of immediate concern. The Commission also recognizes the following waterways as possible problem areas. Scargo Lake, Swan Pond River to include Swan Pond, the Dennis portion of Follins Pond, Quivett Creek, Nobscussett Harbor and that portion of the Bass Hole and Chase Garden Creek that lies within the Town of Dennis. During its existance, the Commission has formulated and had accepted by the Board of Selectmen a set of Town Waterways Regulations and a set of Administrative Procedures and Duties of the Town Harbormaster(s). The Town Waterways Regulations must be approved by the Massachusetts Division of Recreational Vehicles and Motorboats as well as the Attorney General. A preliminary study has been made of possible sites for a Town revenue producing boating facility in the Bass River in the areas south of the Route 28 bridge. Recommendations: A. The Commission recommends that the Selectmen consider the appointment of a single town harbormaster with a minimum appointment of four assistant harbormasters, two each for the north and south side of the Town. B. A harbormaster's office be established in the area of the Bass River Bridge on Route 28 as well as continuing the operation of the present facility at Sesuit Harbor. C. The Board of Selectmen give consideration to the possible future development of income producing facilities somewhere along the Bass River. The Commission welcomes any comment or suggestions by any resident of the Town concerning problems with these or any other navigable Town waterways.
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Shellfish Department Wesley B. Eaton, Shellfish Constable Commercial Scallops Quahogs Eel Pots Clams Over 70 years of age (no fee) Total
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Family Use Taxpayers and/or Resident Non-Resident Over 70 years of age (no fee) Total
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Miscellaneous Fish Traps Off-Shore Sea Clams Total
2 1 3
Shellfish planted for 1975 were as follows: Oysters: 175 bushel of adult oysters taken from Swan River and transplanted in Cove Channel. 25 bushel of seed oysters taken from Swan River and put on oyster rafts. 20 bushel of seed oysters picked up along Bass River and Cove Banks and. put on oyster rafts. 15 bushel of adult oysters taken from rafts and put in Cove Channel. Total oysters transplanted: adult-190 bushel; seed—55 bushel. Quahogs: Adult-500 bushel; seed-35 bushel. Total value of shellfish permits for 1975 is $7,152. Approximate value of shellfish taken from Dennis waters in 1975 is quahogs $9,000, oysters $5,600, clams $8,400 and scallops $150,000 for a total of $173,000. The total of the approximate value of both is $180,152. These figures do not include the recreational value that this natural resource brings to the Town of Dennis. In closing, I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, the townspeople and all others connected with this department for their cooperation and assistance during the year 1975. 102.
Jericho House Committee Historical Center of Dennis Mr. Parmelee H. Fitch, Chairman Jericho Committee members: Mrs. Ella L. Aborn Mr. KirkwoodB. Brown Mr. & Mrs. W. Jeremiah Burke Mrs. Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr. Mrs. Palmer Cook Mr. Charles F. Crowell Mrs. Richard Dunham Mr. Robert Eldred, Sr. Mrs. Parmelee H. Fitch Mrs. Richard Sears Hall Mrs. William H. Heptonstall Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. LePain Mrs. Lawrence A. Lovequist Mrs. William H. Low Mrs. Barbara Murdock Mr. & Mrs. Lewis J. Pentland Mr. Harold R. Phillips
Miss Ann Treat Reynolds Mrs. Marion Crowell Ryder Mrs. MarkE. Smith Mrs. Katheryne A. Snowden Mrs. Donald K. Tarbell Mrs. William W. Wood Honorary Members: Dr. Julius Kelley Dennis Historical Commission members who also serve on committee Dean S. Sears, Chairman Mrs. Orion Derick Mrs. Margaret E. Eastman Mrs. Mary Hood Hagler Mrs. Anson Howes
At the annual meeting on May 16, 1975, Kirkwood B. Brown resigned as Chairman but remained on the Committee. Tribute was paid for his thirteen years of devoted and loyal service and the important part he played in obtaining Jericho as a gift to the Town of Dennis. Parmelee H. Fitch was elected to succeed Mr. Brown as Chairman. Jericho House opened the 1975 season with its annual Silver Tea on Friday, June 27th. Mrs. Jeremiah Burke was in charge, assisted by committee members and the Dennis Bicentennial Commission. Jericho was open during July and August on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Volunteer hostesses under the chairmanship of Mrs. William Heptonstall, assisted by Mrs. Mark Smith and Mrs. William H. Low, were in attendance. On Tuesday, August 19th, Jericho was opened as one of the stops on the Historical Tour of West and South Dennis. This was sponsored by the Dennis Bicentennial Commission. Mr. James Coogan, Jr., history teacher at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, brought several groups of students and adults. Also, grade school teachers from the Ezra H. Baker School brought pupils. Total attendance was over 650 (including 225-Bicentennial House Tour). On Sunday, June 22nd, a joint auction was held by the Jericho and Josiah Dennis Committees at the West Dennis Community Building. The auction was a tremendous success. Under the direction of Mrs. Walter W. Jenkins the West Dennis Garden Club once more beautified the grounds with flower borders. They also 103.
supplied Jericho House with fresh flowers on the days it was open. Mr. Robert F. Crowell, Highway Supervisor, maintained the outside grounds in excellent order. New Shrubs were planted on the East Side of the House. An additional attraction was the Herb Garden: a memorial to deceased Jericho Committee members-Mrs. Peter Crowell and Mr. Gordon Robb. It was planned and laid out by Mrs. Mark Smith and Mrs. William H. Low. The Committee voted and the Town approved a complete inside paint job of Jericho House in March, 1976. The upstairs will be open next year for visitors. The Committee purchased the '76 Bennington Flag from the Bicentennial Commission. This flag is being flown through the year when possible. The belief that the chief function of a museum is to restore and preserve what they have, before too much is spent on new acquisitions , is being carried out. The Committee has taken steps to restore Jericho House paintings. Mr. Robert E. Fieux of Sandwich, Mass., restored the painting "Polly Baxter." Death claimed one of our most respected, distinguished and loved members. Mrs. Ernestine Perry was regarded as an outstanding contributor to Historical Preservation in the Town of Dennis, especially with respect to Jericho. An appropriate memorial will be determined at a later date. Seven new members were appointed to the Committee: Mrs. Ella L. Aborn Mrs. Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr. Mr. Charles F. Crowell Mr. & Mrs. Parmelee H. Fitch Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. LePain Officers for the year were: Parmelee H. Fitch, Chairman Jeremiah Burke, Secretary Jean Chamberlain, Asst. Secretary Mary Louise Tarbell, Treasurer Mr. & Mrs. Lewis J. Pentland, Curators of the Barn Museum
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Josiah Dennis Manse Committee The Josiah Dennis Manse Committee submits the following report for 1975. The Josiah Dennis Manse continues to be an important hisorical asset for the people of the Town of Dennis. During this year the house has been visitedby more than 380 school children and teachers during "Youth Week" in the month of May. Plans are being made for similar groups to visit again this year. Through the summer months nearly 400 visitors came from many of the United States and from several foreign countries. The library under the guidance of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeremiah Burke continues to increase in importance and value. A new fireproof filing cabinet has been installed for the safe-keeping of valuable papers. The library is fortunate to have received an important collection of books, papers, scrapbooks, and historical documents from the estate of Mrs. Ernestine Perry, who was an Historic Commissioner of the Town of Dennis, and a member of this committee from its very beginning. The Committee sincerely regrets the loss by death of two of its members, Mrs. Perry and Mr. Philip Colby. Mr. Colby also served on the committee for a number of years. There have been numerous gifts to the Manse. Among them is a collection of more than 100 photographs of our old houses by Mr. Donald B. Marsh. Mr. Marsh is currently adding to this list. Other gifts of paintings, clothing, toys, and artifacts add to the charm of the house. Important events included a successful auction in June, a beautiful flower show by the Village Garden Club of Dennis in July, and an open house for the Society of Mayflower Descendents in November. In December some of the rooms in the Manse were the setting for a portion of an historical film by a professional photographer. Several local people were "actors" in the filmed sequences. The West Schoolhouse, which is on the Manse Grounds, was accepted on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1975. The outside roof of this old schoolhouse has been removed to reveal the original roof of the building. This original roof has been repaired and shingled. The Committee hopes that funds to further restore this ancient schoolhouse will be forth-coming. It is the hope and the goal of the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee that this historic house and the adjacent schoolhouse will increase in lasting value and interest for the people of the Town of Dennis. Submitted for the Committee, Ester W. Howes
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Caretaker of Veterans' Graves Annual Report To the Citizens of the Town of Dennis: I hereby submit the first annual report of the Caretaker of Veterans' Graves. This year as in years past, flags and geraniums were placed on each veteran's grave for Memorial Day, the flags were replaced on Veterans Day. In the past many individuals and groups have donated their time to help plant the geraniums and put out the flags. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all their help. In the year 1975, twenty veterans of the armed services were buried in the various cemeteries through-out town. This brings the total veterans graves to two hundred and ninety-nine. Now that our Bicentennial Year is upon us, I thought it might be interesting to note that there are twenty-four Revolutionary War veterans buried in the Town of Dennis. Through my own research and the help of Mrs. Pauline Derick and Mrs. Esther Howes, we have come up with the following list of names. Howes Cemetery-Abraham Howes, Henry Howes, Jonathan Howes, John Howes, Josiah Howes, Levi Howes, Micah Howes, Noah Howes, Seth Howes, William Howes. North Dennis Cemetery-Micah Chapman, CristopherCrowell, Capt. John Hedge, Jeremiah Howes, Esq., Zachariah Sears. South Dennis Cemetery-Judah Baker, Reuben Baker, Samuel Chase, James Nickerson, John Nickerson, Capt. Smith Rogers. Town Hall Cemetery-Allan Bangs, Israel Nickerson, John Nickerson. Respectfully submitted, Alton L. Robbins Caretaker of Veterans Graves
Dennis Recreation Commission This year saw the Recreation Commission become a very viable concern to the town of Dennis. Right after last year's elections, the Commission initiated weekly meetings, and gave the town its first supervised summer recreation program. This program was open to children of all residents of the Town of Dennis, age groups eight to fourteen. With a director, and four instructors, the children were given supervised recreation in basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and many other sports and games. Field trips included journeys to the circus, the aquarium, and various other places of interest. Your Recreation Commission hopes to expand this program this year. 106.
Various land sites in the town were looked at for the purpose of setting up regional play areas. One site selected for immediate work was the town land in the rear of the West Dennis Community Building. Here we hope to erect recreational equipment for the children of the neighborhood. When this is completed, other sites will be selected for future work. An additional Softball field located on Seaside Avenue, was started, and will be completed this year for use by town children. New this year was the funding of a basketball team in the Cape Cod League. Play is open to all town residents. The Dennis team, in its first year, has been to the finals after finishing second in the league. The Access Road property in South Dennis, comprising 20 acres, was the major recreational planning for this year. This is to be a central recreational area, for use by the entire town. When completed, over a twenty year period, would include: an enclosed heated swimming pool (for use also by Dennis school children and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School), tennis courts, Bocce, and other recreational activities (many specifically designed for the handicapped.) All of this is to be accomplished without disturbance to the natural beauty of the land. Also in the initial planning stage is the Siaconset Road complex in Dennis Port. This is to include: tennis courts, outdoor basketball and volley ball courts, and a play area with the proper equipment. In addition, your Recreation Commission funded Yarmouth-Dennis youth hockey, senior softball, Dennis Softball, amateur soccer league, and the Babe Ruth League, where major changes were initiated this year...all for the purpose of saving tax payers dollars in the area of centralized purchasing and administration. The sub-committee on bikeways made major achievements this year, and construction of the proposed Bi-Centennial bike route will start this year. In conjunction with many town departments, (more notably those of: Highway, Engineer, Planning, Conservation, and the office of the Executive Secretary) the town will receive through DPW a bikepath (off the road and fully separated) along old Bass River Road, at NO COST to the town. This has been a year of not only "planning" but of also "doing." I am very pleased with the work of the Recreation Commissioners, as you should be. Respectfully submitted, John L. Kuhn, Jr. Henry R. Gunther Chairman Vice Chairman Bertram D. Halperson P.T. Wolf Commissioner Commissioner
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Alison D. Adams Secretary Richard Carter Commissioner
Health Director Theodore A. Dumas R.S. Health Administration: During the past year I have assumed the duties of Sealer of Weights and Measures, Inspector of Animals, Licensing Board Agent, and Coordinator of Inspectional Services in addition to my duties as Director of Health Services. A close working relationship has been effectuated with all inspectors, combined reports regarding all licensed establishments are submitted to the licensing board with recommendations. At my suggestion, the license board voted to validate entertainment licenses on a weekly basis. Problems with noise, and overcrowding of establishments which provide entertainment are now dealt withi through a system of first warning, and then subsequent complaints are met with suspension of the entertainment license. Many extra hours were spent during the summer months working closely with the Police, and Fire officials conducting routine inspections of liquor establishments. Occupancy By-Law: The initial phase of this By-Law has been implemented and to date we have inspected and registered 3477 rental units. We are now in the process of providing duplicate registration cards to the Dennis Police Department. I feel this By-Law has been a deterrant to the many problems of overcrowding we have experienced in the past. Overall, the past summer was an improvement from the 1974 season due to the adoption of the Dennis Housing Regulations granting the right of condemnation of property, advance publicity to news media, better informed property owners, and cooperation of Real Estate Agents. Flu Clinics and Geriatric Programs: Flu Clinics were conducted for our elderly citizens and Town Employees. The clinics were under the direction of Dr. Henry Dudley and Dr. John Carroll who donated their services. They were assisted by the Visiting Nurses and the Dennis Jr. Women's Club. A program of geriatric counselling was begun and is held the second and fourth Thursday at 2:00 P.M. in the function room of the Housing Authority on Center Street, South Dennis. This program is open to all Dennis residents age 60 and over, and has been well received by our senior citizens. Food Sanitation: A food-service seminar was held in June and conducted by a representative of the Federal Food and Drug Administration. The seminar was open to all operators of food service establishments. All restaurants, markets, fruit and vegetable stands, and mobile food service vehicles were inspected prior to the issuance of permits. The system of rating restaurants on cleanliness, was begun in December and is to be conducted every three months. Assistance from the Barnstable County Health Department was requested and received during these inspections. 108.
The ratings are posted by the Health Department on the door or window. If a resident or visitor does not see the posting they should ask the management for his rating. A monitoring devise was purchased for testing micro-wave ovens for emission of radiation leakage. This service is offered to all town residents free of charge by calling the Health Department for an appointment. Radiation leakage from micro-wave ovens has been known to cause glaucoma. The ovens should be tested once a year. Swimming Pools: All public and semi-public swimming pools were inspected in compliance with regulations of the State Sanitary Code, Article VI. This was completed through the generous efforts of Marie Cavanaugh of Dennis, who inspected all pools and obtained water samples from each. Instructions were given to operators as to the correct procedure with regard to maintaining the swimming pools and the required equipment. I wish to extend my thanks to Ms. Cavanaugh for her assistance which was at no cost to the Town. Water Pollution Monitoring: The continuing program of monitoring all the beaches, streams, creeks, and areas where potential problems may exist was conducted under the direction of Dr. Norton Nickerson utilizing both equipment owned by the Town of Dennis and equipment borrowed from Tufts University. Testing is begun in the Springtime of the year by the Health Director and extended to the Fall in areas of concern. This is a program of a preventative nature and a good insurance that we are providing recreational water of a safe quality for our residents and many visitors. The water quality during the past year has been within the limits prescribed by the Massachusetts Sanitary Code, Article XII. Solid Waste Disposal: Many hours were spent in planning, viewing sites, specification and proposal preparation, meetings regarding contractual vs municipal operation of the town disposal area. A trial period of municipal operation with the rental of equipment will be conducted during the first four months of 1976. It is my opinion that the long-range cost of this operation will be less costly on a municipal operated basis. In the summer of 1975 a subsurface septic system was installed to accomodate trailers, and truck campers at very little cost to the town, due to the donation of equipment, and services by Selectman Richard Shea, the donation of materials by the Highway Department and Dennis Water District. I wish to extend my appreciation to the Dennis Recycling Committee for their untiring efforts, and certainly a more organized method of collecting recyclable materials. Health Education: A book rack has been installed in the Health Department offices where residents may obtain pamphlets, and other information concerning health matters. Health Advisory letters are sent from time to time to businesses, and individuals, concerning timely topics. The news media have been especially helpful informing residents of health related activities. 109.
In Conclusion: Written reports have been submitted to the Board of Health concerning activities of this department. I have supervised budgets of the Health Department, Solid Waste Disposal Area, Dog Officer, Animal Inspector and Sealer of Weights and Measures. The Health Advisory Board has voted to assume responsibility of all health related budgets and therefore the following will also be under my supervision: Visiting Nurse Service, Help of Cape Cod, Cape Cod Mental Health, Cape and Island Home Care, Headstart, Cape Cod Family and Children's Service, and Nauset Workshop. Consulting services were offered to the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, and Beach Committee. A close working relationship was maintained with the police, fire, engineering, highway departments, shellfish warden, building inspector, and all town officials. I again wish to extend my gratitude for their assistance, for without total cooperation among various departments, we could not serve the good people of Dennis to the best of our ability. I extend a special thanks to Executive Secretary Theodore M. Nelson, and the Board of Health for their continued support.
Health Department
January-December 1975
Complaints Investigated Inspection with Police and Fire Officials Including License Validation Fire Investigations in Food Service Est. Housing Inspections Condemnation of Property Validate Immunization for Foreign Travel Food Service Inspections Micro-Wave Oven Testing Swimming Pool Inspections On Site Soil Tests Septic System Permits (Inc. Repair) Food Service Permits Motel, Lodging House, Innkeeper Milk Dealer Common Victuallers Swimming Pool Trailer Park Sewage Installers Garbage & Offal Removal
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341 253 3 67 9 20 216 37 76 223 285 127 102 58 76 38 3 47 15
Visiting Nurse Association of Central Cape Cod, Inc. Home visits made in the town of Dennis remain about the same as the previous year. However, the attendance at the D-Y Center for Geriatric Counseling was increased to 193. In January, 1976, Counseling for Dennis Senior Citizens has been started at the Dennis Housing in South Dennis. In the fall, Flu Vaccine was administered to 419 Senior Citizens.
Home Visits for Nursing Care Visits to Tuberculosis Cases Visits to Tuberculosis Contacts Maternity Home Visits Visits for Health Promotion
Rehabilitation Services provided in Dennis for Physical Therapy Treatments in the home 1974
1975
2,041 12
2,089 10
143 21
10 89 25
2,217
Cases 21
2,223 Visits 140
Cases 19
Visits 92 Respectfully submitted, Amelia C. Beauregard Executive Director
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Barnstable County Health Department A. The provision of leadership and technical skills is one of the stated purposes of the Barnstable County Health Department. This report demonstrates the efforts of the staff to improve and update their skills, to impart these skills to health workers, and to develop or augment local program activities based on staff skills. We have agency membership in the Massachusetts Public Health Association, the Massachusetts League for Nursing, Council of Public Health Agencies, the American School Health Association and the Cape Cod Community Council. This provides us with current data on trends in public health practice, reports of health department services elsewhere, information about new resources for care. The professional staff maintain individual memberships in their respective professional organizations and in related organizations, which provides access to a widespread source of scientific information. This is not a one-way flow of data, since some of the staff hold an office in these organizations or are members of the Boards of Directors. In these situations staff contribute to others from their own experience and knowledge and they strengthen their abilities in leadership, group dynamics and public speaking. Some of these organizations are listed: American Public Health Association, New England Public Health Association, Massachusetts Public Health Association-nominating committee Massachusetts Health Officers Association-executive committee Massachusetts Environmental Health Association-Board of Directors National League for Nursing, Massachusetts League for Nursing American Nurses Association, Massachusetts Nurses Association National Association of Social Workers American Association of Hospital Social Work Directors, Massachusetts Chapter American Dental Hygiene Association, Massachusetts Dental Hygiene Association-Treasurer, Registration Chairman, Workshop Leader American Physical Therapy Association-pediatric section American Academy of Cerebral Palsy American Occupational Therapy Association Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy
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On a local level, and related to the aims and programs of the Barnstable County Health Department, the staff are active in a more visible way: workshops for health agents, workshops for daycare operators, continuing education programs and staff meetings for public health nurses (visiting nurses, town nurses, school nurses). Staff have provided expertise, information, coordination, and served as members of the following local organizations and committees: Cape Cod Collaborative Committee on Implementation of Chapter 766 Cape Cod Community College, Health Resource Center, Co-chairman Advisory Committee of Community Services. Advisory Committee of Dental Hygiene Program, Advisory Committee of School Nursing Cape Cod Homemaker-Home Health Aid Service, Board of Directors, class instructors in orientation courses Cape Cod Medical Social Workers Cape Cod Mental Health Association, nominating committee Cape Cod National Seashore, committee on water quality/pond pollution Cape Cod Planning and Economic Development Commission-Technical Advisory Committee of the 208 Water Quality Study Cape Cod School Nurses Association Cape Cod Therapeutic Riding Clinic Cape-Islands Home Care-Social Services Advisory Committee Comprehensive Health Planning, Area Council-Chairman of Committee on Community Health Clinics, Nominating Committee, Primary Care Committee Family and Childrens Services-Professional Advisory Committee, Nominating Committee Kelley Foundation-Scholarship Committee Nurse Directors Committee of Cape Cod Office for Children-Area Policy Council Parents of Multipy Handicapped Children-advisor Parent to Parent (March of Dimes), Board of Directors Professional Advisory Committees of Home Health Agencies (visiting nurses, town nurses) member in Sandwich and Falmouth Nursing Association-ex-officio member in Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown, Wellfleet Project for Hospital Alcoholism Coordinators-Professional Advisory Committee Sandwich Community School Committee: committee on Handicapped Task Force on Special Needs for Children and Adults with Physical Handicaps United Cerebral Palsy of Cape Cod-Professional Advisory Committee And in addition to these "health-related responsibilities," staff have also been involved as concerned, civic-minded citizens on the Appeals Board, Land Committee and Chairman of the Personnel Committee in 113.
Wellfleet, and on the Appeals Board in Harwich. Some staff have actively enrolled in educational courses for their own advancement: Bridgewater State College: -Physical Education for Exceptional Children Cape Cod Community College: -Pre-calculus, chemistry of the environment, sociology, psychology of personality, water bacteriology Harvard School of Public Health: -Management Skills for the Professional Nurse in Primary Health Care Massachusetts Maritime Academy -Advanced calculus B. This year 47 day-care centers/pre-schools/nurseries have been recommended for licensure to the Towns Boards of Health. For the first time in many years we have recommended revocation of a license and recommended no-renewal of a license. These actions were based on the strict safety requirements of the new State Building Code, and have led to a better understanding of the requirements, better working relationships with Day Care operators, Fire Chiefs and Building Inspectors, and greater protection for young children. Both situations have been resolved and are now licensed. The public health laboratory has ben expanded in size and additional equipment obtained. Although the construction of cabinets is not complete yet, and the water still, water bath, and spectrophotometer are not operable, we have begun to do additional water samples under an agreement with the "Cape Cod Planning and Economic Development Commission 208 Waste Water Study," and will be able to do more accurate and involved chemical studies for towns and individuals and will have space to do more salt-water samples next year. The offices of the Handicapped Childrens Clinic were moved to the southwest corner of the lower floor, the area was remodelled and redecorated, and a sizable storage area was made available to us. We appreciate the support and confidence placed in us by the County Commissioners and the other County and Town Departments. 1975 Department personnel included: Esther G. Howes, R.N., M.N., M.S. County Health Officer and Certified Health Officer Ruth J. Alvezi, Principal Clerk Willie J. Angus, R.N., Assistant Medical.Social Worker[resigned ] Monette Blanchard, O.T.R. Public Health Occupational Therapist, CETA employee Mary L. Casey, R.N., MPH, Public Health Nurse Director I Christine Castellano, R.N., Epidemiologist, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Alice A. Dalzell, R.D.H., Public Health Dental Hygienist Leo H. Decoteau, R.S., B.A., Public Health Sanitarian and Certified Health Officer Mary E. Dwyer, Senior Clerk Bonnie C. Farmer, R.N., B.S. Public Health Nurse Director II 114.
Stetson R. Hall, R.S., B.S., Public Health Sanitarian and Certified Health Officer Sandra Herzberg, Junior Clerk-Stenographer Carol M. Hunter, Head Clerk Sandra B. Jones, Laboratory Technician Joan Lawless, A.S. Senior Clerk-Stenographer Judidth A. McNamara, M.S.W. Assistant Medical Social Worker Elizabeth Maginnis, M.S., ACSW, Medical Social Worker Richard Russell, B.S., Sanitary Inspector, Part time Richard M. Sturtevant, R.S., M.S., Public Health Sanitarian David Werner, B.S., Sanitary Inspector, CETA employee Florence Whiteley, R.P.T., B.S. Public Health Physical Therapist
Respectfully submitted, Esther G. Howes County Health Officer
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
DENNIS - YARMOUTH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31,1975 116.
SCHOOL OFFICERS SCHOOL COMMITTEE All terms expire 1976 Mrs. Elizabeth Eager, Chairman Richard Ernst, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Elinor E. Slade, Secretary Mrs. Margaret M. Mathews, Treasurer William J. Bearse Dr. Gail Bickford William Crowell, Jr. Joseph G. Curtis Laurence F. Ellis
John Francis James McVey Warren A. Nelson Robert W. Saben, Jr. Mrs. Judith Swanson Mrs. Susan Gladding William J. Kenney Mrs. Phebe Carey Edward P. Hayes
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Joseph E. Killory James J. Johnston, Comptroller George Flanagan, Assistant to the Comptroller Thomas M. LaGrasta, Coordinator of Special Education Mrs. Therese J. D'Abre, District Supervisor of Communicative Arts
OFFICE STAFF Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Shirley A. Almonte Bernice Blakeley Eleanor K. Bowes Agnes M. Carroll Rita D. Edsall Anne FitzGerald Lillian Fregeau Betty S. Hall Leah Magurn Margaret Moynihan....' Olive D. Potter Miriam Sleighter
Secretary to the Comptroller Office Manager Secretary to the Superintended Accounts Clerk Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Financial Clerk Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Accounts Clerk Statements Clerk Receptionist
John J. Bowes
Attendance Officer
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LOSS OF PERSONNEL - DUE TO RETIREMENT After many years of faithful service to the students of the District, the following staff members left to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Mrs. Elinor Crowell Mrs. Elaine Derick Mr. Andrew Miller Mr. Frank Hart Mrs. Mae Freeman Mr. Kenneth Creighton Mrs. Esther Murchison Mrs. Esther Adams
Dennis-Yarmouth High School .. 13 years Dennis-Yarmouth High School .. 18 years Dennis-Yarmouth School 18 years Dennis-Yarmouth High School .. 18 years Ezra H. Baker School 29 years Mattacheese Middle School 6 years South Yarmouth Elementary 16 years Marguerite E. Small School 25 years
COMMITTEE REPORT —1975 February 27, 1975, will be remembered as the most significant date since the District was established in 1955, because it was on that date that the residents of the member towns voted in special town meetings to expand the scope of the District. An Amended Agreement, providing that the District would assume jurisdiction over all grades from kindergarten to grade twelve in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975, was accepted at these special town meetings. There would be ten members elected to the Regional School Committee in the annual Town Elections in 1976, with the number of members from each town to be determined by the ratio which each town's population would bear to the total population of the two towns, according to state census figures certified on or before January 1, 1976. Following the acceptance of the amended agreement, the members of the Regional School Committee and the members of the Dennis and Yarmouth School Committees—eighteen in all—would constitute an Interim Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee. At the election of officers held on March 25, the following slate was voted: Elizabeth A. Eager, Chairperson Richard Ernst, Jr., Vice Chairman Elinor E. Slade, Secretary Margaret M. Mathews, Treasurer 118.
On May 20, the date of the reorganizational meeting, the same officers were chosen to serve until the Annual District Meeting in 1976. It was agreed that one of the most important duties of the Interim Committee would be the selection of a District Superintendent, a Subcommittee, with Mrs. Slade as Chairperson, began an extensive search for qualified candidates. It was further decided that, because of the greatly-increased fiscal burdens resulting from the enlarged District, a Comptroller should be sought. In June, the Committee—by unanimous vote—appointed Joseph E. Killory to be the first Superintendent of the fully-regionalized district, in which capacity he has shown himself to be a true educational leader. Also, in June, the Committee voted unanimously to hire James B. Johnston as Comptroller, a position in which he has displayed much competence. The loss, through resignation, of Dean B. Yount, after ten years of dedicated service as a member and officer of the District Committee and Chairman of the Citizens' Task Force, was officially recognized at Commencement exercises. Phebe Carey was appointed to fill this vacancy and Edward Hayes became the appointed member to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Russell Wilkins. As Trustees of the Scholarship Fund, we have been gratified to receive donations and loan repayments amounting to nearly $7,300.00 and have granted awards to deserving graduates in the amount of $3,900.00, while continuing to make disbursements on previouslyawarded scholarships. During 1975, our investment gains through Certificates of Deposit and savings have totaled $42,900.00. The reorganizational process continues, as does the concentration on space needs. The Committee is most appreciative of the enthusiasm of townspeople who have voluntarily accepted various responsibilities. Thus, is the spirit of the "community and the school working together for the good of the child" being manifested. Elizabeth A. Eager, Chairperson
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REPORT OF JOSEPH E. KILLORY, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS It is with pleasure and optimism that we present to you the first annual report of the K-12 Regional School District. The melding of three separate, related school districts into a single cohesive one has required considerable effort, compromise, dedication, and work by both the School Committee and staff. It is pleasing to note that, with rare exceptions, debate and discussion center on how best to make regionalization achieve its full potential rather than whether or not it should have happened. Significant steps have been taken in (1) the coordination of curricula which draw upon the best of each system; (2) the development of single contracts with each of our employee groups which will equalize salaries and benefits while minimizing jealousies, divisiveness, and inconsistencies; and (3) the establishment of single cost accounting, budgeting, and payroll systems which will make the actual cost of our educational program subject to accurate, businesslike measurement and analysis. Almost all disbursements and receipts will now flow through one office rather than an office and two Town Halls. Our primary responsibility must be to improve both the intellectual and attitudinal strengths and skills of our children and youth in order that they may function successfully in a complex society. In addition, we can, for very little extra cost, provide ways to improve the quality of life for all citizens through maximum use of our resources. To this end we shall be increasing the opportunities for adults to take courses for credit and/or the pleasure of learning and for citizens of all ages to have more recreational opportunities in our several communities. As we extend the schools to the community, we shall expand the opportunity for the community to participate in volunteer programs which will help our students and reward the volunteer through a sense of accomplishment. We are grateful to the many who have helped us this year. We all know that good education requires more than good buildings, but they are necessary and it is my responsibility to keep you informed of their status. The High School has a rated capacity of 1,100 and presently houses 1,450 with double sessions. Our present enrollment projections show about 1,700 students in 1982 and more after that. Because of the uncertainties involved in long-range predictions, the School Committee and administration are advocating an addition to the High School which will increase the capacity pnly to 1,700 at this time. By the time this is distributed, we shall have been given direction by special Town Meetings in each community. The Middle Schools are sufficiently large to handle the grades 6-8 enrollments for the foreseeable future. 120.
The Elementary Schools in Yarmouth have sufficient capacity to handle our projected enrollments. This is not the case in Dennis where we can "hold the line" by placing some fifth grade students in Wixon from 1977-1980 when we shall need another solution. All of the buildings are either relatively new or in quite good repair except Simpkins, which is more attractive now because of fresh paint, but in need of considerable renovation if we are to properly protect our investment in it. I should like to close on a personal note by saying that I am happy that I decided to take the position, am convinced that we can develop creative programs and still be frugal, and am grateful to the School Committee and staff for their continuing cooperation and help. February 12,1976
REPORT OF THOMAS M. LA GRASTA, COORDINATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES In September 1974 Chapter 766 was enacted throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This Act requires local school districts to identify, evaluate, and provide a publicly supported education for all students in need of special education services from the ages of three to twenty-one. Students who require these services are unable to progress in the school program without additional specialized training as a result of a physical disability, emotional problems, intellectual handicaps, visual handicaps, speech impairment, hearing handicaps, or a specific learning disability. Programs range from specific small group instruction by a trained special education teacher to placement within a residential school for students who cannot be provided special education services within the public school setting. The following describes how the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District has implemented Chapter 766. Each year school systems are mandated to conduct a screening program for pre-school children to identify those children who are in need of special education services. At the beginning of the school year, all children in Kindergarten are evaluated by the special education and classroom teachers, the speech therapist and the school nurse. In addition, at the conclusion of the Kindergarten year, all of the children are reevaluated in preparation for the first grade. Any parent of a three or four year old child who suspects that their child requires special education services may request an evaluation by the school staff by contacting the Coordinator of Special Education. 121.
Chapter 766 requires school systems to develop an evaluation team to identify students referred for special education services. At each school within the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, a Diagnostic Team has been established which is comprised of the building principal, special needs counselor, special education and classroom teachers, the school nurse, the school doctor, speech therapist, Coordinator of Special Education, and parent. Before the student can be evaluated by the Diagnostic Team, the parent must be informed and give consent for the evaluation to be undertaieen. Upon the completion of the evaluation, the Diagnostic Team meets to determine it the student is in need of special education services and, if so, which special education program either within or outside of the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District can best meet the needs of the student. Before the student can receive special education services, the parent must give approval of the program. Special education teachers have been assigned to each school within the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. In addition, there are special education programs located at the Marguerite E. i>mall Elementary School, the Mattacheese Middle School and the Administration Center, which serve children throughout the District. Four special needs counselors and three speech therapists divide their time at each of the schools. For those students who require more specialized education, the District is tortunate to have the resources of the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School and the Cape Cod Collaborative, which provide special education programs on a regionalized basis. During the first year of Chapter 766, special education services were provided to six hundred (600) students by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. Almost all of these students were provided special education services within the public schools. The benefits and gains that these students receive from special education services during the school years will result in more productive and contributing members of society. February 12,1976
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REPORT OF CURRICULUM SUPPERVISORS DANIEL NICHOLSON Regional Supervisor of Mathematics THERESE J. D'ABRE Regional Supervisor of Communicative Arts Regional supervision of the curriculum areas from Kindergarten through Grade Twelve was established in September 1975. Since that time, the curriculum supervisors have been involved in a many faceted program for developing and implementing curricula in these two basic skills areas. A vital component of the program has been the establishment of lines of communication for principals and teachers in Dennis and Yarmouth. These lines allow for the discussion of educational objectives for particular grades and provide a forum for the development of a sequence of instruction in mathematics and communicative arts. Attempts to bring about an equalization of materials and services and to provide a critical review of the new curricula has led to the establishment of a system of regional testing of basic skills in Grades One through Eight. These tests are designed by teachers under the direction of the curriculum supervisors and represent a concerted effort to upgrade student achievement by providing a continual check of strengths and weaknesses in the core learning process. The tests also provide information for use by supervisors and teachers, who meet regularly on a regional basis, to keep the existing curricula viable by making necessary additions or deletions. Attention to basic skills areas in all the grades has brought about an interest in using methods and materials which directly involve our young people in learning. The evaluation of personnel, materials, and techniques has been ongoing. The curriculum supervisors have worked closely with the principals and secondary department heads in evaluating staff. Teacher conferences follow all evaluation sessions and provide the teachers with suggestions for possible improvement in instruction. When needed, the supervisors become personally involved with individual children during demonstration lessons and diagnostic work. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction provides consultant services to teachers and principals. A degree of intra- as well as inter-school sharing of ideas and resources has begun. The opening of communication between schools is making a reality of the concept of regionalization. February 12, 1976
123.
REPORT OF CHARLES P. LIBERTY, PRINCIPAL, DENNIS-YARMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL The year 1975 has witnessed a continuation of the exemplary effort by the student body and staff to successfully function under the less than ideal conditions of double sessions. More importantly, improvements in student achievement and services available to students must be noted. Our Guidance Department has established a resource area with a part-time resource person available to provide college admission materials plus career awareness information for all students. This has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of students interested and applying to institutions of higher learning. In addition, the entire school curriculum has been restructured into Honors, Standard and Basic courses to allow students improved placement within the different subject areas. The English Department, in line with the aforementioned reorganization, has returned to seventy percent (70%) required courses to insure that the basic skills have been mastered to the individual student's ability and the Foreign Language Department has added Latin to the list of languages available to the student body. Coupled with this renewed academic interest is a substantial increase in the number of volumes available in our Central Library and various academic resource centers. Generally, I feel we should all be very pleased with the excellent attendance record of our students which rates as one of the best in this area, the increased circulation of our school newspaper, The Bowsprit, and the outstanding achievements of our athletic teams, which include two State Champions, Golf and Cross-Country. The normal withdrawal from participation in activities observed in most schools which have been placed on double sessions has not occurred at your High School. In conclusion, may I state that our space needs at the High School continue to be a major obstacle that must be alleviated as soon as possible. I wish to thank the new Regional School Committee, our new Superintendent, Mr. Joseph E. Killory, our new Comptroller, Mr. James B. Johnston, the people of the community, the parents, and most of all, the students for their continued interest and support in our school during the last year. My position continues to be a truly rewarding one. February 12,1976
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