Legal Advertisements - Week of April 27, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
TOWN OF WAREHAM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL
54 MARION ROAD
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Under the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law, Division VI, a public hearing will be held in Room 320, Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA on:
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
Town of Wareham Conservation Department
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
To reroute an existing trail and construct a new shorter crossing located on Assessors Map 92, Lot 1007, 0 Paper Mill Road, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Premises: 86 Wareham Lake Shore Drive, East Wareham (Wareham), MA 02538
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by James M. Herron and Judy L. Herron to City of Boston Credit Union, and now held by City of Boston Credit Union, said mortgage dated October 29, 2009 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 37868, Page 99, for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on May 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:
The land with the improvements thereon known as and numbered 86 Wareham Lakeshores Drive, East Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts more particularly described as;
the land in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts being lot Number Fifty-Four, as shown on a plan entitled: Proposed Subdivision Section 1, Walter E. Rowley, Surveyor, recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 333 of 1958.
The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.
For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated October 9, 2008 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 36436, Page 341.
TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.
FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.
Other terms to be announced at the sale.
Brock & Scott, PLLC
1080 Main Street, Suite 200
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Attorney for City of Boston Credit Union
Present Holder of the Mortgage
(401) 217-8701
CITATION
G.L. c. 210, §6
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Barnstable Probate and Family Court
3195 Main Street, P.O. Box 346
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508)-375-6710
Docket No. BA23A0041AD
In the matter of: Sara Elizabeth Cook f/k/a Sara Elizabeth Brewer
To:
Terrance Alan Keith Brewer
any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth.
A petition has been presented to said court by:
Karen Marie Ritucci of East Sandwich, MA
Robert Anthony Ritucci of East Sandwith, MA
requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to
If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person.
An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms.
IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT:
Barnstable
ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON:
05/30/2023
Witness: Hon. Susan Sard Tierney,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: March 30, 2023
Anastasia Welsh Perrino, Register of Probate
PLANNING BOARD
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 320 of the Wareham Multi Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition #5-23 for a Definitive Subdivision Plan of Peyton Estates under the requirements of M.G.L Chapter 41, Section 81L, to Dos Amigos Realty, LLC. c/o J.C Engineering of 2854 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA, proposing a Two (2) Lot Subdivision, total acreage of tract, approximately 3.76 ac. Located at, Off Squirrel Island Road (Assessors Map 74 Lots 1010-A3 & 1010-D) in the R-60 zoning district.
Michael King, Chairman
First Notice: April 20, 2023
Second Notice: April 27, 2023
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Division
Docket No. PL23P0605EA
Estate of: Angelika J. Decas
Date of Death: February 17, 2023
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Lisa Jacques of Middleboro, MA
a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
Lisa Jacques of Middleboro, MA
has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Division
Docket No. PL23P0604EA
Estate of: Yvonne D. Haitsma
Date of Death: February 5, 2023
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Chester J. Haitsma of Wareham, MA
a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
Chester J. Haitsma of Wareham, MA
has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
CITATION GIVING NOTICE
OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT
OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER
PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL23P0823PM
In the matter of: George Maurice
Of: East Wareham, MA
RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor)
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Southcoast Health Systems, Inc of New Bedford, MA in the above captioned matter, alleging that George Maurice is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Paula Barbosa of Falmouth, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed Conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court.
You have a right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you, or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 05/18/2023. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.
Witness: Hon. Edward G. Boyle,
First Justice of this Court
Date: April 18, 2023
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
TOWN OF WAREHAM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL
54 MARION ROAD
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law, Division VI, a public hearing will be held in Room 320, Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA on:
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 6:30 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
Wallace Frigon
c/o GAF Engineering, Inc.
266 Main Street.
Wareham, MA 02571
To vista prune, remove 5 trees and cut underbrush located on Assessors Map 52, Lot 1000.B, 0 Connehasset Road, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON
PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL23P0820GD
In the matter of: George Maurice
Of: East Wareham, MA
RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Southcoast Health Systems, Inc of New Bedford, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that George Maurice is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Paula Barbosa of Falmouth, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.
You have a right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you, or your attorney must file a written appearance at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 05/18/2023. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.
Witness: Hon. Edward G. Boyle,
First Justice of this Court
Date: April 18, 2023
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
LEGAL NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION SERVICES
FOR THE
TOWN OF WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Pursuant to G.L. c. 30, §39M, the Town of Wareham (“Town/Municipality”) seeks Bids for the purchase of Fiber Optic cable, materials, and installation services to be performed in the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 no later than 2:00 P.M on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The IFB, plans and specifications may be obtained on April 12, 2023 by contacting the Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02558 or online at www.wareham.ma.us/bids-rfp.
The Scope of Work includes furnishing all Fiber Optic equipment, supplies, materials, tools, supervisors, labor, permits, approvals, police details, bonds, including all other incidental services necessary to provide Fiber Optic installation services at the locations specified in the IFB. The selected vendor shall complete all work, with the exception of pavement restoration, within sixteen (16) weeks of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
A pre-bid conference will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wareham Town Hall, Room 27, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571. Attendance is strongly recommended.
The Work is subject to prevailing wage laws. Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the weekly payroll record submittal requirements under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 26 -27D inclusive.
The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder on the basis of competitive bids in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M. The Town of Wareham reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any and all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.
Town of Wareham,
Derek Sullivan, Town Administrator
WAREHAM PLANNING BOARD
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 320 of the Wareham Multi Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 on the design guidelines and performance standards, and procedures for design review for all WV-1 sub-districts; with a possible vote to include the design guidelines and performance standards and review procedures for the WV-1 sub-district within the Rules and Regulations of the Planning Board.
Michael King, Chair
First Notice: April 20, 2023
Second Notice: April 27, 2023
ONSET FIRE DISTRICT
ANNUAL MEETING
May 15, 2023
WARRANT
Plymouth County, SS.
TO: Mary E. McCoy – Clerk Treasurer
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Onset Fire District,
qualified to vote in the District Affairs, to meet in the Onset Fire Station, 8 Sand Pond Road, Onset, Massachusetts, on Monday evening May 15, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. to act on the following articles:
ARTICLE: 1
To hear reports of Officers and Committees, or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 2
To see if the District will vote to authorize the Clerk-Treasurer, with the approval of the Prudential Committee, to enter into Compensating Balance Agreements, as permitted by Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 44, Section 53F, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024, or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 3
To see if the District will vote to authorize the Clerk-Treasurer, with the approval of the Prudential Committee, to borrow in anticipation of revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, in accordance with the Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 44, section 4 and the Acts in amendment thereof, and including in addition thereto, Chapter 849 of the Acts of 1969, as amended, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, section 17 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 4
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the salaries of the following officers for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023and ending on June 30, 2024; or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Clerk-Treasurer $85,000.00
Prudential Committee $ 5,250.00
Moderator $ 100.00
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 5
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the following: All District Insurance, Meetings and Elections, All Other Expenses, Contingent Reserve, Ply. County Retirement, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc. FICA/Medicare, Legal Fees, Audit, Clerk-Treasurer’s General Expenses, Unemployment Comp., Deferred Compensation, and Indemnification, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
FY23 FY24 Difference
Meetings & Elections 10,000.00 10,000.00 -
All Other Expenses 12,500.00 12,500.00 -
Medicare/FICA 21,500.00 21,500.00 -
District Insurance 125,000.00 100,000.00 (25,000.00)
Contingent Reserve 15,000.00 15,000.00 -
Plymouth County Retirement 175,200.00 216,800.00 41,600.00
BC/Blue Shield 460,500.00 484,000.00 23,500.00
Deferred Compensation 15,000.00 10,000.00 (5,000.00)
Legal Fees 60,000.00 60,000.00 -
Audit 50,000.00 50,000.00 -
Indemnification 15,000.00 15,000.00 -
Clerk-Treasurer-Gen Expense 114,700.00 124,700.00 10,000.00
Unemployment 2,000.00 2,000.00 -
Totals $,1071,400.00 $1,121,500.00 $50,100.00
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 6
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $56,000.00 for Clerical and Administrative expense for the Town of Wareham for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 7
To see the District will vote to transfer from free cash the sum of $35,000.00 for a new account Disposal of Old Fire Station located at #5 and #9 East Central Avenue, Onset, Massachusetts for the period ending June 30, 2023 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 8
To see the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $150,000.00 for a new account Disposal of Old Fire Station located at #5 and #9 East Central Avenue, Onset, Massachusetts for the period beginning July 1, 2023 ending June 30, 2024 or act anything thereon or thereunto..
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 9
To see if the District will vote to transfer from free cash the sum of $225,000.00 for the debt & interest due on the loan for the Fire Station for the period ending June 30, 2023 or act anything thereon or thereunto
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 10
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $300,000.00 from taxation for the debt & interest due on the loan for the Fire Station for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 11
To see if the District will vote to transfer from free cash the sum of $65,000.00, to “Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund” or OPEB Trust Fund as defined in Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Statements 43 and 45 for the purpose of funding future financial obligations of the District for health insurance benefits of retirees. The District Treasurer shall be the custodian of the OPEB Trust fund, or to act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 12
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of: $368,808.07 for the salaries of the Board of Engineers, who shall act as permanent firefighters of the Fire Department and shall be paid as follows or as set by any collective bargaining agreements.
Personnel Payroll FY 23 FY 24 Diff. ($) Diff. (%)
Chief Engineer - 5201 $115,812.34 $122,301.17 $6,488.83 4%
Assistant Engineer – 5202 $89,334.91 $92,908.30 $3,573.40 4%
Assistant Engineer Overtime - $30,608.62 $31,905.32 $1,296.70 4%
Assistant Engineer – 5203 $87,101.53 $90,585.59 $90,585.59 4%
Assistant Engineer Overtime - $29,910.00 $31,107.69 $1,197.69 4%
$352,767.40 $368,808.07 $16,040.68 4%
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Prudential Committee Vote 2-0-0
ARTICLE: 13
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of: $1,059,254.55 for the payroll account of the Fire Department, which shall cover the hourly wages for emergencies, drills, details, shift coverages, stipends, and longevity pay as set by the Chief Engineer, for each hour or half-hour thereof, at the following rates or as specified by collective bargaining agreements.
:
Payroll FY23 (2%) FY24 Diff ($) Diff (%)
CAPTAIN S/C 1 $29.95 $30.56 $.061 2%
CAPTAIN S/C 2* $28.76 $29.93 $ 1.17 4.08%
INSPECTOR $26.36 $26.89 $ 0.53 2%
FIREFIGHTER $22.56 $23.01 $ 0.45 2%
FIREFIGHTER NEW $ 23.37 $22.10
CALL DEPARTMENT FY23 FY24 Diff. ($) Diff (%)
CAPTAINS $24.32 $24.56 0.24 1%
LIEUTENANTS $23.15 $23.39 0.23 1%
FIREFIGHTERS $21.97 $22.19 0.22 1%
SUB FIREFIGHTERS $20.78 $20.99 0.21 1%
DISPATCHERS / AER $21.97 $22.19 0.22 1%
RECRUITS $14.25 $15.00 0.75 5.3%
INTERNS $14.25 $15.00 0.75 5.3%
*step increase
Longevity Pay, Permanent personnel: 05 years – 10 years = $175.00, 11 years – 15 years = $200.00, 16 years – 20 years = $300.00 21 years – 25 years = $400.00, 25 + years = $500.00
Driver / Operator stipends: $50.00 per major piece of apparatus, not to exceed $350.00 per driver/ operator, before December 31st and 100 paid incidents.
Stipends: Permanent personnel, $350.00 per contractual qualification, Call personnel, $250.00 per qualification, before December 31st, and 100 paid incidents. Stipends categories: Emergency Medical Technician ( All Levels), Hazardous Materials Technician, Technical Team Member ( All Disciplines), Department of Fire Services Instructor, Fire Alarm Technician, and Fire Service Mechanic Certification or as set by any Collective Bargaining Agreements for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and Approved by the Fire Chief
ARTICLE:14
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $356,000.00 for the following existing and new Fire Department accounts:
Account Name/Number 2023 2024 Projected Balance
102.5209 Maintenance & Operation New $160,500.00 $175,000.00 $175,000.00
102.5210 Building and Grounds $10,000.00 $3000.00
103.2022 Matching Funds $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $15,000.00
103.5210 Fire Hose Maintenance $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00
103.5212 PPE Purchase & Maintenance $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00
103.5215 Apparatus Repair $50,000.00 $30,000.00 $60,000.00
103.5217 Generator $2,000.00 $3,000.00
103.5222 Radios Maintenance $38,000.00 $5,000.00 $25,000.00
103.5225 Haz-Mat $3,000.00
103.5231 Rescue Tools
103.5238 Computers/Phones/Electronics $20,000.00 $6,000.00 $10,000.00
103.5239 Fire Alarm $3,000.00 $10,000.00
103.5240 Rescue Boat $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $7,000.00
103.5245 Training Programs $1,000.00 $25,000.00
103.5251 Air Pack/Comp Maintenance $63,000.00 $70,000.00 $80,000.00
103.5252 Defibrillator/CPR $26,165.98 $3,000.00 $3,500.00
103.5256 New Equipment
103.5258 New Vehicle $112,000.00
103.5261 CranHwy Expansion $22,000.00
103.5263 Thermal Imager $11,000.00 $12,000.00 $19,000.00
103.5266 Health & Wellness $6,000.00 $8,000.00 $25,000.00
103.5267 Contractual Benefits & Liabilities $100,000.00
103.5269 Gear Washer $2,000.00 $3,000.00
103.5270 Fire Station
TOTAL $428,665.98 $356,000.00 $757,500.00
Special appropriation funds to be added to monies now available for the described purposes, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and Approved by the Fire Chief
ARTICLE: 15
To see if the District will vote to authorize and direct the Clerk-Treasurer to transfer any and all hazardous materials incidents and training re-imbursement monies into the fire department hazardousmaterialsequipment account number 103.5225 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by Chief Engineer
ARTICLE: 16
To see if the District will vote to authorize and direct the Clerk-Treasurerto transfer any and all Cranberry Highway Project re-imbursement monies into the fire department Fire Alarm account number 103.5239 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by Chief Engineer
ARTICLE: 17
To see if the District will vote to authorize and direct the Clerk-Treasurer to transfer any and all Federal, State and Local re-imbursement related to COVID-19 monies into the appropriate Fire Department accounts or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and approved by Chief Engineer
ARTICLE: 18
To see if the District will vote to authorize and direct the Clerk-Treasurer to transfer into the following accounts,
1. Rescue Boat 103.5240 $55,000.00 for outboard motors
2. Protective Clohing 103.5212 $30,000.00 for Ballistic Protection
3. Protective Clothing 103.5212 $20,000.00 for Firefighter Uniforms
4. Training Programs 103.5245 $15,000.00 for Specialty Training
5. New Vehicles 103.5258 $70,000.00 for New Chiefs Car
Total $190,000.00
from remaining funds at the close of the 2023 fiscal year from the Fire Department payroll account 102.5207 ,or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and Approved by the Fire Chief
ARTICLE: 19
To see if the District will vote to authorize and direct the Clerk-Treasurer to transfer any remaining funds after transfers into the New Vehicle Account number 103.5258 from remaining funds at the close of the 2023 fiscal year from the Fire Department payroll account 102.5207 ,or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and Approved by the Fire Chief
ARTICLE: 20
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer funds to Purchase and equip a new Pumping Engine for a sum not to exceed $925,000.00,or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted and Approved by the Fire Chief
ARTICLE: 21
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate, from Water Department Revenue, the sum of $565,000.00 into the Water Department’s “Payroll” account for the Water Department personnel and the Water Superintendent, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024, or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted by Board of Water Commissioners3-0-0
ARTICLE: 22
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate from Water Department Revenue the sum of $1,065,800.00 for following: M&O, Medical Insurance, Property Insurance& Workers Compensation, Plymouth County Retirement, FICA/Medicare, Meter Revitalization and Debt & Interest, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
FY23 FY24 DIF
M&O $218,000.00 $240,000.00 $22,000.00
MEDICAL INSURANCE $356,000.00 $375,000.00 $19,000.00
PROPERTY INSURANCE $83,000.00 $90,000.00 $7,000.00
PLYMOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT $137,650.00 $157,000.00 $19,350.00
MEDICARE/FICA $8,500.00 $8,800.00 $300.00
METER REVITALIZATION PROGRAM $10,000.00 $10,000.00 -
DEBT AND INTEREST $250,000.00 $175,000.00 $(75,000.00)
NEW VEHICLE $10,000.00
WATER MAINS $25,000.00 - $(25,000.00)
$1,088,150.00 $1,065,800.00 $(22,350.00)
Submitted by Board of Water Commissioners 3-0-0
ARTICLE: 23
To see if the District will vote to raise and appropriate, from Water Department Revenue, the sum of $5,250.00 into the Water Department’s “Board of Water Commissioners” account #5509 for the salaries of the Board of Water Commissioners, to be disbursed equally, for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted by Board of Water Commissioners3-0-0
ARTICLE: 24
To see if the District will vote to authorize and direct the Clerk-Treasurer to transfer the balance of monies into the following accounts at the close of the Fiscal Year 2023 or act anything thereon or thereunto.
From To Amount
6005.5529 - BCBS 6006.5119 - WELL RENOVATION $75,000.00
6005.5529 - BCBS 6006.5547 - METER PROGRAM $75,000.00
6005.5529 - BCBS 6006.5520 - NEW VEHICLE Balance After All Transfers
6005.5001 - PAYROLL 6006.5447 - FUTURE STANDPIPE $150,000.00
6005.5001 - PAYROLL 6006.5520 - NEW VEHICLE Balance After All Transfers
Submitted by Board of Water Commissioners 3-0-0
ARTICTLE: 25
To see if the District will vote to transfer from Solar Panel Funds the sum of $150,000.00 into the Future Stand Pipe Account #6006.5545 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 or act anything thereon or thereunto
Submitted by Board of Water Commissioners3-0-0
ARTICLE: 26
To see if the District will vote to transfer from the Solar Panel Funds the sum of $50,000.00to “Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund” or OPEB Trust Fund as defined in Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Statements 43 and 45 for the purpose of funding future financial obligations of the District for health insurance benefits of retirees. The District Treasurer shall be the custodian of the OPEB Trust fund, for the Fiscal Year 2023or to act anything thereon or thereunto.
Submitted by Board of Water Commissioners3-0-0
ARTICLE: 27
To see if the District will vote to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Onset Water Department and the Teamsters Union Local 59, Affiliated with I.B. of T. for the period of July 01, 2023 through June 30, 2025, or take any action relative thereto
Submitted by Board of Water Commissioners3-0-0
ARTICLE: 28
To see if the District will vote to accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 33, Section 59 as amended by Section 1 of Chapter 137 of the Acts of 2003, as amended by Section 1 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2005, to require the District to pay employee of the District who have been granted a military leave of absence because the employee is a member of the Army national Guard, the Air National Guard or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States called to active service in the armed forces of the United States after September 11, 2001, the employee’s regular base salary reduced by any amount received from the United States as base pay for military service performed during the same pay period, as further described in said Chapter 137 of the Acts of 2003 and Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2005.
Explanation: This Article will allow for payment of regular base salary, reduced by the amount received from the United States as base pay for military service, to employees who have been granted a military leave of absence.
The original petitioned Article is held in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office signed by ten (10) registered voters residing in the territory of the Onset Fire District, certified by the Town Clerk’s Office, Town of Wareham, 54 Marion Road, Wareham Massachusetts.
PETITION ARTICLE BY:
Robert P. Feeney
Captain, Onset Fire Department
12 Long Neck Rd
East Wareham, MA 02538
ARTICLE: 29
To choose the following officers, all to be on one ballot, one (1) Moderator. a one year term: one (1) member of the Prudential Committee for a 3-year term: one (1) Water Commissioner for a 3- year term:
Submitted and approved by the Prudential Committee: 3-0-0
You are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies of the same in two (2) public places, seven (7) days at least, before the time of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Onset, this 13th Day of April; in the year 2023
PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE:
Pamela Pike Chairman
Marcine Fernandes, Clerk
Karl Baptiste, Member
Mary E. McCoy
Clerk
Attest: True Copy
