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Cover: This year’s cover was once again designed<br />
by Sonja Ashe, wife <strong>of</strong> Select Board Chair Person<br />
Brian Ashe. We thank Ms. Ashe for donating her<br />
efforts to this rendering <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Hall front<br />
entryway at 20 Williams Street.<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong>’s <strong>2006</strong> Annual <strong>Town</strong> Report is Printed on Recycled Paper
Annual <strong>Town</strong> Report<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong>,<br />
Massachusetts<br />
including reports from:<br />
Select Board, <strong>Town</strong> Manager,<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Departments and Boards/Committees<br />
For the Calendar Year Ending<br />
December 31, <strong>2006</strong>
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Page #<br />
Public Officials ....................................................................................................................1<br />
Elected <strong>Town</strong> Officers .........................................................................................................2<br />
Appointed <strong>Town</strong> Officers ....................................................................................................3<br />
Appointed Board/Committee Members...............................................................................4<br />
Select Board ......................................................................................................................8<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Manager.....................................................................................................................9<br />
Audit Committee................................................................................................................13<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Health..................................................................................................................14<br />
Cable Advisory Committee................................................................................................16<br />
Capital Planning Committee..............................................................................................17<br />
Charter Transition Team....................................................................................................19<br />
Council on Aging...............................................................................................................20<br />
Cultural Council.................................................................................................................22<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Finance and Administration:<br />
Finance Department...............................................................................................24<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Assessors.................................................................................................41<br />
Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters ...............................................................................................43<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk ............................................................................................................43<br />
Treasurer/Collector ................................................................................................65<br />
Information Technology ........................................................................................66<br />
Fire Department .................................................................................................................66<br />
Responses...............................................................................................................67<br />
Roster ....................................................................................................................68<br />
William Goldthwait Fund ..................................................................................................68<br />
Parks and Recreation/Park Commissioners .......................................................................69<br />
Parking Clerk ....................................................................................................................71<br />
Planning and Community Development:<br />
Building Department..............................................................................................73<br />
Conservation Commission.....................................................................................74<br />
Historical Commission...........................................................................................74<br />
Historic District Commission ................................................................................75<br />
Planning Board.......................................................................................................75<br />
Sealer <strong>of</strong> Weights and Measures............................................................................76<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals.......................................................................................77<br />
Police Department..............................................................................................................78<br />
Roster ....................................................................................................................79<br />
Animal Control Officer..........................................................................................79<br />
Incidents.................................................................................................................80<br />
Public Works Department..................................................................................................82<br />
Water and Sewer....................................................................................................82<br />
Recycling Commission ......................................................................................................84<br />
Storrs Library ....................................................................................................................85<br />
Rules Committee................................................................................................................86<br />
School Department.............................................................................................................87<br />
Teachers Salary Schedule ......................................................................................92<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Staff...................................................................................................92<br />
Tree Committee ...............................................................................................................101<br />
Veterans’ and Graves Agent ............................................................................................102<br />
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General Information:<br />
By-Laws Information...........................................................................................102<br />
Helpful <strong>Town</strong> Facts..............................................................................................103<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Office Telephone Listings .............................................................Inside Back Cover<br />
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<strong>Longmeadow</strong>, Massachusetts<br />
Senators in Congress<br />
Edward M. Kennedy<br />
John F. Kerry<br />
Governor’s Councilor<br />
(8 th District)<br />
Thomas Merrigan<br />
State Senator in General Court<br />
(1 st Hampden & Hampshire Senatorial District)<br />
Gale D. Candaras<br />
Representative in General Court<br />
(2 nd Hampden Representative District)<br />
Mary S. Rogeness<br />
Representative in Congress<br />
(2 nd Congressional District)<br />
Richard E. Neal<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Hall<br />
20 Williams Street, <strong>Longmeadow</strong> MA 01106<br />
Hours: 8:15 a.m.- 4: 30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 8:15 a.m.-12:00 noon Fri.; Closed Holidays<br />
Annual <strong>Town</strong> Meeting – Last Tuesday in April, 7:30 p.m. (or 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.)<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Preliminary – 4 th Tuesday Preceding <strong>Town</strong> Election<br />
Annual Election – After Annual <strong>Town</strong> Meeting, exact date TBD by Feb. 1 st each year by Select Board<br />
Population <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong><br />
1945 Census....................................... 6,411 1996 Census..................................... 15,264<br />
1950 Census....................................... 6,508 1997 Census..................................... 15,338<br />
1955 Census....................................... 8,494 1998 Census..................................... 15,409<br />
1960 Census..................................... 13,565 1999 Census..................................... 15,966<br />
1965 Census..................................... 15,630 2000 Census..................................... 15,545<br />
1970 Census..................................... 15,630 2001 Census..................................... 15,746<br />
1975 Census..................................... 16,676 2002 Census..................................... 15,975<br />
1980 Census..................................... 16,309 2003 Census..................................... 15,397<br />
1985 Census..................................... 15,971 2004 Census..................................... 15,530<br />
1990 Census..................................... 15,467 2005 Census..................................... 16,044<br />
1995 Census..................................... 15,242 <strong>2006</strong> Census..................................... 16,117<br />
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Moderator<br />
Michael Kallock ...................... 2009...............$8.33<br />
Ronald M. Hastie..................... <strong>2006</strong>............. $91.67<br />
Select Board<br />
Brian M. Ashe, Ch................... 2007........ $2,000.00<br />
William G. Scibelli, V.Ch........ 2007........ $2,000.00<br />
Hal W. Haberman, Clerk ......... 2008........ $2,000.00<br />
Kathleen E. Grady. .................. 2009........ $2,000.00<br />
Paul P. Santaniello................... 2009........ $1,137.25<br />
School Committee<br />
Mary Vogel, Ch. ..................... 2007...............$0.00<br />
James Nittoli, V.Ch. ............... 2008...............$0.00<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Weigand, Clerk ........ 2008...............$0.00<br />
Robert Barkett ......................... 2007...............$0.00<br />
Jerold Duquette........................ 2008...............$0.00<br />
Robert Aseltine, Jr. .................. 2009...............$0.00<br />
Christine Swanson ................... 2009...............$0.00<br />
Elected <strong>Town</strong> Officers<br />
as <strong>of</strong> December 31, <strong>2006</strong><br />
(Name, Expiration, Compensation)<br />
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Planning Board<br />
Walter Gunn, Ch...................... 2011...............$0.00<br />
Bruce Colton............................ 2007...............$0.00<br />
Louis Kornet............................ 2008...............$0.00<br />
Roy Johansen........................... 2009...............$0.00<br />
Richard Curran ........................ 2010...............$0.00<br />
Housing Authority<br />
Edward Kline, Ch. ................... 2009...............$0.00<br />
Donna Burrall (Gov.’s Appt.).. 2007...............$0.00<br />
Scott Bush................................ 2007...............$0.00<br />
Jonathan Fein........................... 2008...............$0.00<br />
Joseph P. Bouvier .................... 2011...............$0.00
<strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
Robin Crosbie.......................... 2008...... $87,048.08<br />
Finance Director<br />
Paul Pasterczyk........................ 2009...... $85,120.90<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Accountant<br />
Christopher Kulig, Acting ....... 2007...... $21,492.05<br />
Assistant <strong>Town</strong> Accountant<br />
Christopher Kulig .................... n/a ......... $25,162.62<br />
Purchasing Coordinator<br />
Chad Thompson....................... 2007...... $36,766.56<br />
Chief Procurement Officer<br />
Robin Crosbie.......................... 2008...............$0.00<br />
Hearing Officer<br />
Robin Crosbie.......................... 2008........ $1,153.80<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Counsel<br />
Atty. David Martel................... 2007...... $28,950.00<br />
Labor Counsel<br />
Atty. Richard Hayes ................ n/a ......... $13,650.00<br />
Assistant Assessor<br />
Robert Leclair.......................... 2007...... $62,385.24<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
Donna Hunsinger..................... <strong>2006</strong>...... $41,655.49<br />
Gerard Nolet, Interim .............. n/a ........... $8,508.77<br />
Rita Vail, Interim..................... n/a ........... $4,011.32<br />
Assistant <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
Jackie Sullivan......................... 2007...... $29,113.57<br />
Treasurer/Collector<br />
Mary Pequignot ....................... 2008...... $66,616.34<br />
Assistant Treasurer/Collector<br />
Cheryl Cudnik ......................... 2007...... $38,689.10<br />
Auction Permit Agent<br />
Robert Danio ........................... 2007...............$0.00<br />
Building Commissioner<br />
Mark Denver............................ 2007...... $67,724.10<br />
Building Dept. Electrical Inspectors<br />
Walter Clune............................ 2007...... $14,235.00<br />
Gerald Ross ............................. 2007........... $700.00<br />
Steve Scliopou, Sub................. n/a .............. $240.00<br />
Appointed <strong>Town</strong> Officers<br />
as <strong>of</strong> December 31, <strong>2006</strong><br />
(Name, Expiration, Compensation)<br />
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Building Dept. Plumbing and Gas Inspectors<br />
Anthony Curto......................... 2007...... $15,322.50<br />
Richard Paige, Sub. ................. n/a .............. $620.00<br />
Sealer <strong>of</strong> Weights and Measures<br />
Edward Fallon ......................... 2007........ $3,783.68<br />
Burial Agent<br />
Donna Hunsinger..................... <strong>2006</strong>...............$0.00<br />
Gerard Nolet, Interim .............. n/a ..................$0.00<br />
Rita Vail, Interim..................... n/a ..................$0.00<br />
Constables<br />
Stephen Conboy....................... 2007...............$0.00<br />
Robert Danio ........................... 2007...............$0.00<br />
Council on Aging Director<br />
Karen Michelman .................... 2007...... $51,378.00<br />
Fence Viewer<br />
Select Board............................. n/a ..................$0.00<br />
Field Driver<br />
Select Board............................. n/a ..................$0.00<br />
Fire Chief<br />
Eric Madison ........................... 2008...... $89,723.72<br />
Fire Department Aggregate Salaries<br />
Excluding Chief....................... n/a .... $1,394,953.04<br />
Local Emergency Preparedness Director<br />
Eric Madison ........................... 2008........ $3,625.96<br />
Health Director<br />
Beverly Hirschhorn.................. 2007...... $52,502.96<br />
Human Resource Coordinator<br />
Erica Gelinas ........................... 2007...... $38,797.26<br />
Library Executive Director<br />
Carl Sturgis.............................. n/a ......... $69,707.15<br />
Animal Control Officer<br />
Martylee Caramante ................ n/a ........... $5,670.00<br />
Jessica O’Brien........................ n/a .............. $360.00<br />
Inspector <strong>of</strong> Animals<br />
Martylee Caramante ................ 2007...............$0.00<br />
Keeper <strong>of</strong> the Lockups<br />
Robert Danio ........................... 2007...............$0.00<br />
Parking Clerk<br />
Cynthia French ........................ n/a ..................$0.00
Chief <strong>of</strong> Police<br />
Robert Danio ........................... 2007.... $105,640.35<br />
Police Department Aggregate Salaries<br />
Excluding Chief....................... n/a .... $2,128,690.05<br />
Purchasing Coordinator<br />
Chad Thompson....................... 2007...... $36,766.56<br />
School Superintendent<br />
E. Jahn Hart ............................. n/a ......... $57,500.04<br />
Dr. Scott AndersEn.................. res. ........ $65,400.01<br />
School Business Services Director<br />
Carol Cash ............................... n/a ......... $62,500.10<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation<br />
Bari Thomas, Interim............... n/a ......... $22,820.52<br />
Michael McCarty..................... res ......... $51,491.80<br />
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Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works<br />
Michael Wrabel ....................... 2008...... $82,262.40<br />
Assistant Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Operations<br />
Richard Haraty......................... 2007...... $63,080.90<br />
School Facilities Manager<br />
and<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Buildings Superintendent<br />
Adrian Phaneuf........................ 2007...... $14,500.00<br />
Steven Carignan....................... res. ........ $39,102.59<br />
Tree Warden<br />
Michael Wrabel ....................... 2008...............$0.00<br />
Veteran’s and Graves Agent<br />
Peter Santos ............................. 2007........ $4,126.50<br />
Appointed Board/Committee Membership<br />
Board / Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Expiration Compensation<br />
Ambulance Advisory Com SB Brian Ashe n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Ambulance Advisory Com TM/Alt Robin Crosbie n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Ambulance Advisory Com Union John Dearborn n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Ambulance Advisory Com Union Andrew Fraser n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Ambulance Advisory Com Union/Alt Richard Gebo n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Ambulance Advisory Com Chief Eric Madison n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Ambulance Advisory Com Joint Rep John Santoro n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Assessors, Board <strong>of</strong> Ch Jonathan Fein 3 yrs 6/30/07 $1,500.00<br />
Assessors, Board <strong>of</strong> Dennis Kennedy 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Assessors, Board <strong>of</strong> Peter Graczykowski 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Audit Committee Ch. Paul Adornato 2 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Audit Committee Assoc David Kowarsky 1 yr 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Audit Committee Peter Landon 2 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Audit Committee Lawrence Eagan 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Audit Committee Glenn Rosenberg 2 years 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Audit Committee Ernest Welker 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Building Demolition Com HistCom Elizabeth (Betsy) Port n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Building Demolition Com HistCom Brewster Sturtevant n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Building Demolition Com Kathleen Berube n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Building Demolition Com Craig Carr n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Building Demolition Com Janice Dickstein n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Building Demolition Com Daniel O’Malley n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Cable Advisory Committee Assoc E. Holland Low 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Cable Advisory Committee William Monks 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Cable Advisory Committee Gerard Nolet 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Cable Advisory Committee Ch Steven Wolman 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00
Board / Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Expiration Compensation<br />
Cable Advisory Committee William McGurk 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Cable Advisory Committee Norman Michaels 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Capital Planning Committee Stephen Gelling 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Capital Planning Committee Ch Mark Gold 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Capital Planning Committee Nicholas Katsoulis 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Capital Planning Committee Stephen Metz 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Capital Planning Committee Roger Wojcik 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Capital Planning Committee Edward (Ned) Steiger 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Charter Transition Team TM Robin Crosbie n/a 8/04 $0.00<br />
Charter Transition Team Walter Gunn n/z $0.00<br />
Charter Transition Team VCh James Nittoli n/a $0.00<br />
Charter Transition Team Gerard Nolet n/a 8/04 $0.00<br />
Charter Transition Team Joseph Occhiuti n/a 8/04 $0.00<br />
Charter Transition Team Paul Pasterczyk n/a 8/04 $0.00<br />
Charter Transition Team Ch Roger Wojcik n/a 8/04 $0.00<br />
Conservation Commission Michael Houff 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Conservation Commission Ch John Bresnahan 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Conservation Commission Stephen Gazillo 1 yr 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Saul Finestone 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Ch David Grimes 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD George Pennington 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Elizabeth Rochford 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Eleanor Stolar 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD John Carey 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Christina deMeza 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Charles Hamlin 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Ellen Heye 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Diane Nadeau 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Ernest Blake 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Charlotte Burke 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Patricia Camerota 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD Alice H<strong>of</strong>fman 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Council on Aging BOD James O’Donnell 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Nancy Marshall 3 years 6/20/09 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Patricia Welch 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Ch Adina Alexandru 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Georgene Gelinas 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Kate Butler 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Stanley Goldman 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Gary Lacy 3 years 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Treas John Bowen 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Cultural Council Sharon Dickerman 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com School Bus Mgr n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com School Gary Blanchette n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com TM Robin Crosbie n/a n/a $0.00<br />
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Board / Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Expiration Compensation<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com PolSupv Robert Danio n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com DPW Eric Fish n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com Retirees Mildred Fromer n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com Exempt Paul Pasterczyk n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com Clerical Beverly Rose n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com Police Nathan Swistak n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Employee Ins Advis Com Fire Lynn Thompson n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Finance Committee Steven Marantz 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Finance Committee Gerard Nolet 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Finance Committee Suresh Samant 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Finance Committee Mark Barowsky 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Finance Committee Ch Judd Peskin 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Finance Committee VCh Carla Gunn 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Finance Committee Deborah Haas-Wilson 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Goldthwait, William Fund Trustee Phyllis Bogert 1 yr ATM $0.00<br />
Goldthwait, William Fund Trustee David Grimes 1 yr ATM $0.00<br />
Goldthwait, William Fund Trustee James O’Donnell 1 yr ATM $0.00<br />
Health, Board <strong>of</strong> Michael Coppola 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Health, Board <strong>of</strong> Barry Izenstein 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Health, Board <strong>of</strong> Ch Robert Rappaport 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Health, Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Mary Patricia<br />
(Maripat)<br />
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Toye 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Health, Board <strong>of</strong> Richard Steingart 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Historic District Com Alt Karen Lazeration 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Historic District Com Ch John Robbins 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Historic District Com Mark Sirulnik 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Historic District Com Edward Burt 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Historic District Com Alt Crystal Diamond 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Historic District Com Carsten Hunter Golden 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Historic District Com Diane Nadeau 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Historical Commission Elizabeth H<strong>of</strong>f 2 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Historical Commission Elizabeth (Betsy) Port 2 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Historical Commission Vacancy 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Historical Commission Ch J. Christopher Hall 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Historical Commission Milton Reach 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Historical Commission Susan Hall 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Historical Commission Brewster Sturtevant 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Park and Recreation Com David Appleman 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Park and Recreation Com James Russell 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Park and Recreation Com Ch Kate Tobin 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Park and Recreation Com James Brennan 3 years 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Park and Recreation Com VCh Judith Threlfall 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
PVPC Alt Rebecca <strong>Town</strong>send n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission Dawn Barkman 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission Assoc Dawna Jenne 1 yr 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission Darlene Kuerzel 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00
Board / Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Expiration Compensation<br />
Recycling Commission Assoc Arlene Miller 1 yr 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission John Taylor 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission Ch Irwin Pers 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission Robert Spaulding 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission Edward Dzielenski 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Recycling Commission Richard Kmetz 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters Rep Robert Wilson 3 yrs 3/31/07 $300.00<br />
Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters Dem Sandra MacFadyen 3 yrs 3/31/08 $300.00<br />
Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters Dem Joseph Kennedy 3 yrs 3/31/09 $300.00<br />
Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters <strong>Town</strong> Clerk n/a $0.00<br />
Rules Committee Ch John Pearson 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Rules Committee VCh James Ryan 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Rules Committee Diane Nadeau 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Rules Committee Joseph Occhiuti 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Rules Committee Eleanor Stolar 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Anne Browne $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Donna Burrall $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir VPres Ellen Burton $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir John Dowd $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Pres Kristina Gagne $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Jayme Hannay $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Rob Humberston $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Treas Thea Katsounakis $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Irene Madden $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Clerk Elizabeth Marinelli $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Susan McFarlin $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Chris Nault $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir David Pyers $0.00<br />
Storrs Library Board Dir Peter Santos $0.00<br />
Traffic Safety Committee <strong>Town</strong>Mgr Robin Crosbie n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Traffic Safety Committee Police Michael Kirby n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Traffic Safety Committee DPW Michael Wrabel n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Tree Committee Ch Josesph (Peter) Bouvier 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Tree Committee James Jones 1 yr 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Tree Committee David Bowman 2 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Tree Committee Dir. Public Works n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Tree Committee Dir. Parks&Rec n/a n/a $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Assoc Vacancy 3 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Daphne Ottani 5 yrs 6/30/07 $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Daniel Plotkin 5 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Assoc Mark Sirulnik 3 yrs 6/30/08 $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Assoc H. Kate Bean 3 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Ch David Lavenburg 5 yrs 6/30/09 $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Russell Preston 5 yrs 6/30/10 $0.00<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Ellen Freyman 5 yrs 6/30/11 $0.00<br />
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To the Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
SELECT BOARD<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> is now in it’s second year with a full five-member Select Board. We say good-bye and thank you to Dr.<br />
John Papale for his years <strong>of</strong> service with the School Committee and then the Select Board. We also welcome Paul<br />
Santaniello to the Board. Paul brings experience from the Finance Committee as well as the School Committee to<br />
our diverse and experienced Board.<br />
We continue with the Charter transition and have made many strides to be in full compliance. However, change is<br />
not easy and with it comes resistance. <strong>Town</strong> Manager Robin Crosbie has worked diligently with this process and<br />
continues to work with all departments in an effort to have <strong>Longmeadow</strong> financially sound and stable.<br />
Like so many other communities <strong>Longmeadow</strong> has difficulty maintaining services without over burdening the<br />
taxpayers <strong>of</strong> our beautiful community.<br />
The Select Board has worked hard with the Finance Committee and the School Committee in order to have a budget<br />
that is both fair and affordable. Although all the Board members do not always agree on the outcome, I do believe<br />
that everyone does work with the <strong>Town</strong>’s best interest in mind. It is our job to bring to you, the residents <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong>, a balanced budget but it is ultimately the voters at <strong>Town</strong> meeting who make the final decisions<br />
regarding our spending.<br />
I would like to thank Select Board member Dr. Kathleen Grady with her tireless efforts especially in regard to her<br />
work with the <strong>Town</strong>’s Strategic Plan. The Board will continue with public forums as one way <strong>of</strong> keeping you<br />
informed. I would also like to thank Vice Chair William Scibelli who is completing his first term for his expertise<br />
and tenacity and Clerk Hal Haberman for his years <strong>of</strong> experience and leadership.<br />
I would also like to acknowledge Gil Lefkovitch who recently passed away. Gil’s leadership with LCTV has helped<br />
to bring information to the residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> over the years with quality and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism. All will miss<br />
him.<br />
It has been my pleasure to serve as Chair this past year and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the community<br />
over the past six years.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Brian M. Ashe<br />
Chair Person<br />
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To the Citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
TOWN MANAGER<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>, work continued in improving overall operations and compliance activities. Environmental compliance<br />
continued to be a primary objective, along with continued Charter implementation. Capital projects received<br />
significant attention in late <strong>2006</strong>, after a series <strong>of</strong> delays due to employee turnover. Progress continued on improving<br />
services and internal controls and operations.<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTLEMENT COMPLIANCE<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> reports significant progress since last spring on environmental compliance under the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection’s settlement with the <strong>Town</strong>. In May 2005, town <strong>of</strong>ficials signed a<br />
settlement with DEP which outlined significant remedial and compliance measures the town was to undertake to<br />
rectify violations <strong>of</strong> environmental regulations. During the past two years, the town directed considerable staff and<br />
financial resources toward meeting this rigorous schedule.<br />
Highlights <strong>of</strong> progress include:<br />
o Installation <strong>of</strong> new sewer main to replace the existing Wheel Meadow Brook sewer line. The existing line<br />
was the source <strong>of</strong> numerous discharges <strong>of</strong> raw sewage into the environment, due to the age <strong>of</strong> the line and<br />
its location in a brook valley. Construction was suspended for the winter and will resume this spring. The<br />
town is also replacing leaking water lines and aged broken storm drain lines along portions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
construction route.<br />
o Remediation <strong>of</strong> asbestos releases in soil and air at the DPW facility. Soil was excavated and removed<br />
around the highway garage, where asbestos containing debris was located and later removed under the<br />
settlement. Also, sections <strong>of</strong> asbestos walls which were subject to possible damage due to their location<br />
were removed. The work, conducted by licensed asbestos handlers, required DEP approval and oversight<br />
by a qualified engineer.<br />
o Removal <strong>of</strong> two non-compliant underground storage tanks in the DPW facility. These are being replaced<br />
with compliant above-ground tanks.<br />
o Submission <strong>of</strong> applications to construct and operate the existing recycling facility. Although the facility has<br />
operated successfully for many years, the town had not filed the appropriate paperwork required in order to<br />
receive wood waste and bulk items. The town’s volunteer Recycling Commission spearheaded this work,<br />
saving the town a considerable sum in engineering fees.<br />
o A report to DEP by the town’s in-house environmental team to ascertain year-end compliance with the<br />
Environmental Management System (EMS). The EMS, required under the settlement agreement, is a<br />
comprehensive assessment <strong>of</strong> all the environmental regulations (both state and federal) the town is<br />
obligated to meet. The team’s report was submitted to DEP in January, and indicates that the town is in<br />
compliance with the EMS one year after implementation. The town is conducting on-going information and<br />
training programs to inform employees and staff about environmental compliance responsibilities.<br />
What remains to be completed?<br />
o Completion <strong>of</strong> the Wheel Meadow Brook sewer project. This project is expected to be completed by the<br />
fall <strong>of</strong> 2007.<br />
o By May 2007, the town must have in place a written format agreed upon by the town and DEP, to “makes<br />
its experience in developing an EMS available to other Massachusetts municipalities.”<br />
o Submission <strong>of</strong> a second year-end report to DEP on the town’s compliance with the EMS.<br />
o Any waste site remediation set forth by DEP. In October 2005, the town Submitted Initial Site Assessments<br />
(ISAs) for several possible sites where waste was buried in past years. After review, the DEP may<br />
determine that Comprehensive Sites Assessments CSAs) are required, and depending upon those results,<br />
remediation (such as debris removal and/or capping) may be required. The DEP has not reported to the<br />
town on its findings and requirements as <strong>of</strong> this date. Any progress on the town’s intention to construct a<br />
new DPW facility at the existing site will depend on the outcome <strong>of</strong> DEP’s determinations.<br />
The complete compliance progress report is available on the town’s website at www.longmeadow.org<br />
CHARTER TRANSITION<br />
On July 1, <strong>2006</strong>, in accordance with the Charter, administration <strong>of</strong> maintenance personnel and funding for their<br />
positions were transferred to the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works. The DPW has worked closely with the schools on<br />
facility repair and improvement, including installation <strong>of</strong> a barrier to prevent a long-standing problem with children<br />
accessing Glenbrook School ro<strong>of</strong> and causing damage and potential liability; assigning personnel to mow the<br />
grounds <strong>of</strong> Center school; facility inspections and preparation <strong>of</strong> RFPs for major repairs; and efforts to correct sewer<br />
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problems at Blueberry Hill School, to name a few. The consolidation has focused efforts <strong>of</strong> meeting a schedule <strong>of</strong><br />
school improvements funded in 2005 and <strong>2006</strong>, and to move forward on school security and door replacement<br />
projects.<br />
Human resources administration and purchasing efforts are consolidated under the Department <strong>of</strong> Finance, avoiding<br />
duplication <strong>of</strong> effort, expediting hiring and procurement procedures for all departments, standardizing procedures<br />
and ensuring legal compliance.<br />
Coordination <strong>of</strong> resources and efforts improved under the Charter, but the transition has not been without effort.<br />
Management researchers believe transforming an organization is a seven year process. Some employees have<br />
resisted or openly opposed the re-organization under the Charter. Some people feel the transition has not been fast<br />
enough. Some feel it has been too fast. Some feel the “promise” <strong>of</strong> the Charter has not been fulfilled in the way they<br />
envisioned. Those who are parents or teachers know the effort, patience, direction, reinforcement, and<br />
encouragement it takes to rear or teach a child. Changing or re-building an organization is very similar – and it<br />
doesn’t happen in the space <strong>of</strong> a year or two and it <strong>of</strong>ten doesn’t happen painlessly. I ask that we all have patience,<br />
because the potential, talent and desire to perform well exist in this organization.<br />
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT<br />
Capital Projects<br />
Building and ground maintenance for all facilities, including schools, was consolidated under the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Public Works in <strong>2006</strong>, pursuant to the Charter. The town made considerable progress on a number <strong>of</strong> capital<br />
projects. Many <strong>of</strong> projects had been stalled as a result <strong>of</strong> personnel transitions last spring, but we are on track and<br />
moving forward. I meet every three weeks with Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works Mike Wrabel, Interim Facilities Director<br />
Adrian Phaneuf and School Superintendent Jahn Hart to monitor progress and record completion.<br />
Completed projects include repairs to school heating and energy systems, replacement <strong>of</strong> several sets <strong>of</strong> doors in<br />
Williams Middle School and the High School, carpet replacement in Center School, removal <strong>of</strong> remaining noncompliant<br />
underground storage tanks, scheduled repairs to tennis courts, and purchases <strong>of</strong> vehicles and equipment to<br />
upgrade to Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works fleet. Other projects are in various stages <strong>of</strong> progress: some have yet to<br />
move forward, some are nearly complete.<br />
The town recently issued six RFPs (Request for Proposal): architectural and design services for replacement <strong>of</strong><br />
doors in Glenbrook Middle School (as part <strong>of</strong> security improvements); design <strong>of</strong> security system and<br />
communications for the schools and Greenwood children’s center; water and sewer systems evaluations; town-wide<br />
building assessment and on-call architect/engineer services. Consultants for each <strong>of</strong> these projects will be selected<br />
over the next month. The facility assessment will assist town departments and boards in preparing budgets and<br />
planning capital repairs to buildings in the coming years. In total, the town has approximately $8.69 million in<br />
projects and equipment in various stages <strong>of</strong> progress, with more being budgeted in FY08 with the Capital Planning<br />
Committee’s support.<br />
Financial Improvement<br />
Improved practices in the Treasurer/Collector <strong>of</strong>fice has enhanced income through next day deposits <strong>of</strong> payments,<br />
obtaining best interest rates and terms for town bank accounts, and active pursuit <strong>of</strong> overdue accounts.<br />
Recommendations directed at this <strong>of</strong>fice by previous audit reports have been fully implemented.<br />
Surplus equipment and property, including real estate taken under tax foreclosure, was identified and sold. Six acres<br />
<strong>of</strong> foreclosed land was placed under control <strong>of</strong> the Conservation Commission and 40,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> property was<br />
placed back on the tax rolls. This process will continue as other tax properties are processed.<br />
For the first time in over a decade, the town used an open process for selection <strong>of</strong> an outside auditor for the town.<br />
After the proposals were reviewed and firms interviewed, the incumbent auditor was selected based on the<br />
recommendation <strong>of</strong> the Audit Committee.<br />
Implementation <strong>of</strong> new municipal finance s<strong>of</strong>tware, underway in <strong>2006</strong>, will improve internal financial<br />
communication and oversight. This implementation has been seamless in some departments and more difficult in<br />
others. However, the ultimate product will be better, consistent and integrated financial tracking and reporting.<br />
Service Improvements<br />
There has been a significant drop in the number <strong>of</strong> service complaints received in the Select Board/<strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice. Whenever possible, we make efforts to resolve service complaints at the departmental level and I believe that<br />
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a decline in complaints indicates that department responsiveness is improving. There are some particular actions the<br />
town has taken to address recurring problems:<br />
Sewer Backups - The town experienced a number <strong>of</strong> sewer system back ups over the years that the town attributed<br />
to the lack <strong>of</strong> grease traps in food service establishments. These backups cause damage to residences and businesses<br />
and inconvenience to the owners. These also cost the town time and money and increased insurance rates. As a<br />
result, regulations requiring grease traps were adopted by the Board <strong>of</strong> Health to take effect July 1, 2007. Health<br />
Director Beverly Hirschhorn and DPW Director Mike Wrabel have been working with food services/restaurants to<br />
install appropriate traps to solve the problems. Compliance with these regulations will reduce the losses and<br />
inconvenience to citizens, and will improve the overall performance <strong>of</strong> the sewer system.<br />
Sign Violations - After receiving numerous citizen complaints about sign enforcement, the town implemented a new<br />
enforcement procedure for illegal signs on town property. We now issue violation tickets and place fluorescent<br />
orange violation notices on signs. Past practice <strong>of</strong> removing signs and placing them behind the police department for<br />
violators to retrieve created a revolving door effect when the sign were just placed on town property after retrieval.<br />
The new procedure appears to be very effective.<br />
Consolidated Purchasing - The new consolidated purchasing function created under the Charter has effected more<br />
efficient and effective purchasing processes, utilizing competitive bidding as well as purchasing from pre-approved<br />
vendors on the state’s low-bid list. In <strong>2006</strong>, this function processed almost $1.3 million in goods and services and<br />
saved the town more that $82,000. The Purchasing Coordinator processed more than 85 Requests for Proposals and<br />
Invitations to Bid, enabling department managers to focus on service delivery to citizens rather than complicated<br />
procurement processes.<br />
Improved Communication<br />
Communication is always a challenge, no matter the size <strong>of</strong> an organization. There is no one single effective way to<br />
communicate. However, the town’s website, www.longmeadow.org , has been an effective tool for posting notice<br />
and progress reports. All boards and committees have been directed to post minutes on the website and some<br />
departments, notably Fire and Health, have enhanced their web pages to provide links to emergency planning and<br />
public health resources. <strong>Town</strong> departments also use local print media to communicate important town benchmarks<br />
and information.<br />
The town continued to hold forums on important topics. These included a forum on the future <strong>of</strong> Twin Hills Country<br />
Club, at a time when a developer was proposing to purchase the site. The town would have had the right to purchase<br />
the land first and we were trying to gauge the level <strong>of</strong> interest in the community. Most <strong>of</strong> the participants supported<br />
the idea <strong>of</strong> purchasing the site. Fortunately, the members <strong>of</strong> the club were able to arrange and purchase and the club<br />
remains in its present use as a golf course.<br />
Another topic <strong>of</strong> general interest and concern were other property development activities in town. In response, the<br />
town held a land use forum to discuss a variety <strong>of</strong> land use topics, including changes to the zoning bylaw, the<br />
demolition delay bylaw being proposed and adoption <strong>of</strong> the Community Preservation Act (CPA). There is a high<br />
level <strong>of</strong> interest in preserving the historic nature and aspects <strong>of</strong> the town, as well as its open space and recreational<br />
amenities. This community support was demonstrated by the passage <strong>of</strong> the CPA and the demolition delay by-law at<br />
the <strong>2006</strong> town meeting.<br />
The town also held a forum on Emergency Planning. The federal and state governments are imposing more<br />
requirements for local emergency planning, so town departments are putting more effort into emergency planning at<br />
all levels. The forum was an opportunity to discuss with residents the scope <strong>of</strong> the town’s planning and help<br />
residents prepare themselves and their families in the event <strong>of</strong> an emergency. The Fire Department and Board <strong>of</strong><br />
health websites have been updated to include links to sites on emergency preparedness. The town also developed a<br />
Continuity <strong>of</strong> Operations Plan (COOP), in anticipation <strong>of</strong> a possible influenza pandemic. This plan outlines a plan<br />
for keeping essential services in place during a protracted and severe health emergency.<br />
There are frequent meetings between town <strong>of</strong>ficials and school <strong>of</strong>ficial to discuss areas <strong>of</strong> mutual interest and<br />
concern such the budget, consolidation, capital projects, and emergency planning and response.<br />
Regular meetings <strong>of</strong> representatives <strong>of</strong> land use boards (Planning Board, ZBA, Conservation Commission, historic<br />
boards) are held to discuss status <strong>of</strong> projects and areas <strong>of</strong> interest and concern regarding land use.<br />
Employees and Citizen Volunteers Excel<br />
We remain committed to developing internal competence within the organization through training. We now are<br />
providing more training for employees and citizen volunteers to assist them in their work. There are more<br />
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management resources available to support them in enhancing their performance and improving customer service<br />
overall.<br />
I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that the town has many talented and capable department heads, employees and<br />
citizen volunteers on boards and committees. I remain impressed with the citizen talent, energy and dedication to<br />
their community. I thank the department heads for their commitment to good management and service to<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> and for becoming a real team. Many employees met the challenge <strong>of</strong> change by improving<br />
performance and taking pride in their work. I thank these employees for their commitment to excellence. Citizen<br />
boards have been re-invigorated by training to meet the many challenges their boards face.<br />
Finally, I thank the Select Board for their support and guidance during the past year. Serving in public <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
requires considerable time and energy. People are quick to <strong>of</strong>fer criticism and slow to <strong>of</strong>fer thanks. Your Select<br />
Board deliberates on many complex issues, always with respect toward each other and toward the public. That is a<br />
hallmark <strong>of</strong> democracy.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Robin Crosbie<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
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To the Citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
AUDIT COMMITTEE<br />
The Audit Committee serves the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> by working to ensure the credibility and transparency <strong>of</strong><br />
all <strong>Town</strong> fiscal procedures and thereby to raise the level <strong>of</strong> public trust in and support <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s operations.<br />
The Committee’s specific duties are enumerated in its page on the <strong>Town</strong>’s website, www.longmeadow.org. Readers<br />
will see there that “audit” concerns are far wider than ensuring the accuracy <strong>of</strong> financial record keeping and reports.<br />
In today’s world, auditing concerns now encompass any and all risks that might have adverse and material effect on<br />
the financial condition <strong>of</strong> an entity, here the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>.<br />
The Audit Committee completed its first full calendar year <strong>of</strong> operation in <strong>2006</strong>. It was a very busy year for us as<br />
we have developed an overview and have become more aware <strong>of</strong> the financial procedures and issues affecting<br />
various <strong>Town</strong> operations. We held many meetings during the year, the subject matters <strong>of</strong> which are presented in our<br />
minutes, also available on the <strong>Town</strong> website. Because <strong>of</strong> the multitude <strong>of</strong> financial elements in <strong>Town</strong> operations,<br />
late in the year we worked with the Select Board to identify top priorities to concentrate on.<br />
To ensure that the Audit Committee will be an effective operation we obtained outside input and studied reports <strong>of</strong><br />
the roles and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> audit committees. We especially reviewed aspects <strong>of</strong> the Sarbanes-Oxley Act<br />
(Federal law dealing with governance and accounting practices <strong>of</strong> corporations) and the state-level proposed Act to<br />
Promote the Financial Integrity <strong>of</strong> Public Charities (regarding audit responsibilities for non-pr<strong>of</strong>its). While these do<br />
not apply directly to government entities, the issues raised in them have clear implications for municipalities.<br />
This year we worked with the Finance Director to develop a “request for proposal” to obtain proposals from<br />
independent auditing firms to provide the annual independent audits for the <strong>Town</strong> for the three fiscal years 2007 to<br />
2009 (covering July 1, <strong>2006</strong> to June 30, 2009). We reviewed the proposals and made our recommendation to the<br />
Select Board. The contract was awarded to the <strong>Town</strong>’s incumbent independent auditor, Thomas J. Scanlon &<br />
Associates, CPA, whom we had recommended. We will work with Scanlon & Associates to review the scope and<br />
plan <strong>of</strong> work to be performed and major areas <strong>of</strong> interest. (As this is written in late January 2007, the Committee had<br />
its initial meeting with Scanlon & Associates on the status <strong>of</strong> the audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, <strong>2006</strong>.) We<br />
will also review the final audit report and provide our evaluation to the Select Board.<br />
We reviewed Scanlon & Associates’ Report <strong>of</strong> the Examination <strong>of</strong> Basic Financial Statements for the fiscal year<br />
ended June 30, 2005 and were pleased that the auditor could issue an unqualified opinion <strong>of</strong> their fairness and<br />
accuracy. We also reviewed outstanding issues raised in Management Letters from past audits. (In Management<br />
Letters the auditor raises concerns and presents recommendations regarding operational practices pertaining to<br />
financial reporting and compliance.) As a result, the Committee requested status reports from, and had discussions<br />
with, <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficials to ensure that appropriate action has occurred or that plans are being made to address any open<br />
issues. Through minutes <strong>of</strong> our meetings this has been communicated to the Select Board and <strong>Town</strong> management.<br />
Some outstanding concerns from prior Management Letters that we are continuing to study and review include the<br />
<strong>Town</strong>’s internal control structure, the <strong>Town</strong>’s liability for promised postretirement benefits other than pension<br />
benefits (mostly health-care) under the GASB 45 accounting requirement, and the cost and unfunded liability <strong>of</strong><br />
employee pension plans.<br />
Late in the year we started a review <strong>of</strong> a study and recommendations made by the Abrahams Group for the financial<br />
operations <strong>of</strong> the School Department. We have obtained information from both the School and <strong>Town</strong> Finance<br />
Director about the status <strong>of</strong> various recommendations made in that report.<br />
The Committee also reviewed the <strong>Town</strong>’s insurance coverage with industry experts. Coverage limits, provisions and<br />
umbrella coverage were discussed with the Finance Director, who made some changes as a result.<br />
During the year the Committee established working contacts with many <strong>Town</strong> parties and committees. These<br />
included the Select Board, the <strong>Town</strong> Manager, the Finance Committee, the Capital Planning Committee, the School<br />
Committee, and the Finance Director and others in his <strong>of</strong>fice. By increasing contact and open communication with<br />
these and others, we will be able to ensure open and informed dialogue in order for the Audit Committee to more<br />
effectively fulfill its purpose.<br />
The Audit Committee presented an advisory paper to the Select Board and the <strong>Town</strong> Manager on “Enterprise Risk<br />
Management.” The paper specifically addressed the Energy Risk and potential financial impact to the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
The Committee also worked with the Director <strong>of</strong> Finance to review and revise the <strong>Town</strong>’s Investment Policy<br />
Statement.<br />
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Current members <strong>of</strong> the Audit Committee are:<br />
Paul Adornato<br />
Larry Eagan<br />
Peter Landon<br />
Glenn Rosenberg<br />
Ernest Welker<br />
The Committee is especially grateful for the assistance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s Finance Director Paul Pasterczyk.<br />
Respectively submitted,<br />
Paul Adornato<br />
Chair Person<br />
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
BOARD OF HEALTH<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Health is pleased to report on ongoing activities to fulfill its statutory mission <strong>of</strong> preserving protecting,<br />
and promoting the public health, safety, and wellbeing <strong>of</strong> the residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>. The Board<br />
enforces state, federal and local public health and environmental laws/regulations and promulgates local board <strong>of</strong><br />
health regulations within its jurisdictional authority when a local public health risk is identified. The scope <strong>of</strong><br />
services includes the traditional components <strong>of</strong> licensing, inspectional services, and surveillance for communicable<br />
diseases. In addition, the Board has historically provided public education on relevant community public health<br />
issues and direct public health services, such a T.B. testing and adult immunizations (e.g. for flu and pneumonia).<br />
Since 9/11/ boards <strong>of</strong> health have significantly broadened their role in emergency preparedness in partnership with<br />
local police, fire, and EMS providers. The Board <strong>of</strong> Health continues to prepare itself to assume an important role in<br />
the incident command structure defined in the Community Emergency Management Plan. In addition, the Board<br />
began the development <strong>of</strong> specialized annexes to the <strong>Town</strong> Emergency Plan to address public health emergencies in<br />
the event <strong>of</strong> a communicable disease outbreak due to natural causes (e.g. a flu pandemic) or bio-terrorism..<br />
Infectious Disease Reporting, Surveillance and Control<br />
As mandated by Massachusetts Public Health regulations, the following is a listing <strong>of</strong> communicable disease reports<br />
received and investigated by the Board:<br />
Reportable Diseases: Cases reported in: 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />
Campylobacter 2 1 3<br />
Chickenpox 2 5 5<br />
E. Coli 0 0 0<br />
Giardiasis 5 6 4<br />
Hemophilic Influenza 0 3 0<br />
Hepatitis A 2 0 0<br />
Hepatitis B 5 0 0<br />
Hepatitis C 7 3 0<br />
Influenza A 0 4 0<br />
Lyme Disease 5 10 3<br />
Malaria 0 0 0<br />
Menigitis (viral) 0 1 0<br />
Pertussis 5 7 6<br />
Salmonella 4 7 2<br />
Shigellosis 0 1 0<br />
Yersinia 0 0 0<br />
Encephalitis 0 0 0<br />
Latent TB 1 1 3<br />
Legionellosis 0 2 0<br />
Q Fever 0 1 0<br />
Group A Streptococcus (invasive) 0 0 0<br />
Food Borne Poisoning (Toxins) 1 1 0<br />
Creutzfldt-Jakob 0 1 0<br />
Ehrlichiosis 0 0 1<br />
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Vaccination Clinics for high-risk individuals against vaccine preventable diseases were conducted this fall, Due to a<br />
delay in the shipment <strong>of</strong> vaccine to public health entities, many <strong>of</strong> our high-risk residents who traditionally have<br />
been immunized at our Board <strong>of</strong> Health clinics chose to receive their flu shots at pharmacy/supermarket clinics.<br />
Nonetheless, the Board was able to immunize 941 residents and 200 <strong>Town</strong> employees with flu vaccine. One<br />
Hundred and ten individuals were immunized with pneumonia vaccine. The Board also received from the Mass.<br />
Dept. <strong>of</strong> Public Health free Hepatitis B vaccine to immunize 3 new employees whose jobs pose a risk <strong>of</strong> exposure.<br />
The Board also performs T.B. skin testing for the following groups <strong>of</strong> individuals: new employees <strong>of</strong> school<br />
department; new residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> who have emigrated from countries where Tuberculosis is endemic;<br />
town residents who require testing as a condition <strong>of</strong> future employment; and town police and fire department<br />
employees, who are at on-going risk <strong>of</strong> occupational exposure. In <strong>2006</strong>, 110 Mantoux tests were performed: 4 tests<br />
on high-risk individuals (which identified 4 cases <strong>of</strong> latent TB) and 106 tests for occupational reasons.<br />
The annual Rabies Clinic, the <strong>Town</strong>’s 26 th , was held on April 1, <strong>2006</strong> under the direction <strong>of</strong> Marty Lee Caramante,<br />
Dog Officer. Gerald Cutting, D.V.M. immunized a total <strong>of</strong> 26 animals: 15 dogs and 11 cats.<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Health Licensing and Inspectional Services<br />
State and/or local regulations mandate the licensing and inspection <strong>of</strong> facilities conducting the following activities:<br />
# Licenses Issued__ 2005 <strong>2006</strong> #Inspections Performed _2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />
Bakery 5 5 Bakery 10 6<br />
Catering 1 1<br />
Food Service 44 44 Food Service 51 48<br />
Frozen Dessert 2 2<br />
Methyl Alcohol 7 7<br />
Milk 40 40<br />
Retail Food 11 12 Retail Food 13 13<br />
Temporary Food Service 21 20 Temporary Food Service 59 39<br />
Mobil Push Cart 1 1 Mobil Push Carts 2 2<br />
Health Clubs 5 5 Health Clubs 5 3<br />
Tanning Establishments 0 0 Tanning Establishments 0 0<br />
Massage Establishments 2 3 Massage Establishments 3 4<br />
Massage Operators 5 5<br />
Tobacco 13 13 Compliance Checks 13 37<br />
Environment.Smoke/Rest 36 48<br />
Septic System Aband. 1 2<br />
Swimming Pools 17 17 Swimming Pools 38 40<br />
Camps 15 14 Camps 16 15<br />
Septic Sys.Cleaning/Hauling 1 1 Septic Sys. Inspection 3 4<br />
Septic Sys. Installer 2 4 Septic Sys. Install/Repair 16 8<br />
Wells 0 0 Wells 0 0<br />
Elder Abuse 14 10<br />
Housing 3 5<br />
Nuisances, Misc. 8 12<br />
School Safety, Immunization 9 9<br />
Total # Licenses: 192 194 Total # Inspections: 300 305<br />
Other Board <strong>of</strong> Health Functions<br />
The <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Health Director continues to serve on the Executive Board <strong>of</strong> the Hampden County Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness Consortium. In recognition <strong>of</strong> the urgent immediate need to upgrade<br />
the public health infrastructure nationwide, the federal government through the state health departments continued to<br />
provide grant funds to the Consortium to fund the purchase <strong>of</strong> essential public health equipment and trainings to<br />
enhance public health emergency preparedness <strong>of</strong> local health authorities. These initiatives will help to provide a<br />
seamless (cross-jurisdictional) response capacity to the emergency incidents.<br />
All Hampden County communities, including <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, are also working on developing a basic response<br />
capability within their communities to respond to small-scale events. The Board <strong>of</strong> Health Chair and the Health<br />
Director have participated in drills <strong>of</strong> the Community Emergency Response Plan and have received certifications in<br />
basic Incident Command. The Board <strong>of</strong> Health is also trying to recruit a cadre <strong>of</strong> health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and lay<br />
volunteers into a Medical Reserve Corps that would be willing to assist the community in the event <strong>of</strong> a public<br />
health emergency. Examples <strong>of</strong> this type <strong>of</strong> an emergency could be a flu pandemic requiring mass vaccination or a<br />
severe weather condition requiring resident sheltering out <strong>of</strong> the home. To that end this Board has sought and<br />
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eceived formal registration by the United States Public Health Service as a Medical Reserve Corps. Additionally,<br />
the Board has sought external funding for credentialing, classification and training <strong>of</strong> the volunteers so that the<br />
Corps members are able to effectively respond if called upon.<br />
Tobacco Control is another function that is undertaken by the Board and that is a relatively new activity. In <strong>2006</strong><br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> was designated as the lead community for a new state grant to fund board <strong>of</strong> health tobacco control<br />
activities in seven communities in Eastern Hampden County. Funds available through this grant will allow the<br />
Boards <strong>of</strong> Health to resume compliance checks <strong>of</strong> tobacco retailers for enforcement <strong>of</strong> regulations prohibiting illegal<br />
sales <strong>of</strong> tobacco products to minors. Grant funds are also used to enforce the state law prohibiting smoking in<br />
worksites. Most communities, including <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, significantly reduced tobacco control enforcement between<br />
2002 and 2005 when state grant funds for this purpose ceased. This year there was a spike in violations reflecting a<br />
period <strong>of</strong> no enforcement. The Board has worked with licensees to address noncompliance issues. It is anticipated<br />
that the rate <strong>of</strong> tobacco violations will be significantly lowered in the coming calendar year.<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Health would like to acknowledge the assistance <strong>of</strong> all <strong>Town</strong> Departments but especially the Building<br />
Department, the Council on Aging (particularly the Nursing Coordinator), and the <strong>Town</strong> Administrator’s Office<br />
with whom we network on almost a daily basis.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Health:<br />
Robert Rappaport, D.M.D., Chairman<br />
Michael Coppola, M.D.<br />
Barry Izenstein, M.D.<br />
Richard Steingart, M.D.<br />
Mary Patricia Toye, RN,MS<br />
Staff:<br />
Beverly S. Hirschhorn, MPH/CHO, Health Director<br />
Esther M. Moomjian, Clerk<br />
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE<br />
The Cable Advisory Committee continues to perform its function, which is to maintain compliance by Comcast with<br />
the franchise agreement. In addition, the Committee addresses concerns <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> and the residents there<strong>of</strong><br />
regarding the performance <strong>of</strong> Comcast.<br />
During the past year Comcast has maintained an amicable relationship with the Committee. Comcast has been in<br />
substantial compliance with the franchise agreement. There are no outstanding issues awaiting resolution.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong>speople should be reminded that neither rates nor programming are open to negotiation as per federal law.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Steven A. Wolman<br />
Chair Person<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE<br />
The Capital Planning Committee met September 2005 through February <strong>2006</strong> and considered requests for capital<br />
expenditures during fiscal year 2007. Forty-eight capital requests totaling $1,345,190 were considered. Of these<br />
requests, 20 requests totaling $365,630 were from the School Department.<br />
Because the payments for the public safety complex are still coming from the capital stabilization fund, the<br />
committee was again scheduled to have only $360,000 available for capital appropriation rather than the $800,000<br />
that represents the full 2% <strong>of</strong> tax revenue that is allocated to the capital stabilization fund. This reduced capital<br />
availability has been severely restricting the town’s ability to provide needed capital items. Beginning in FY06,<br />
working in conjunction with the town accountant and the finance committee, the Capital Planning Committee began<br />
the process <strong>of</strong> “borrowing forward” funds from future years. As a result <strong>of</strong> this “borrow forward” program, the<br />
Capital Planning Committee was authorized to fund projects totaling $510,980 from the capital stabilization fund.<br />
These FY07 capital expenditure considerations were the first conducted under the consolidated town management<br />
organization authorized by the revised town charter. Therefore, in addition to recommending the appropriation <strong>of</strong><br />
funds from the capital stabilization fund, the committee also reviewed requests for funding from three other sources:<br />
water stabilization fund, sewer stabilization fund, and the ambulance fund. The committee reviewed and prioritized<br />
all capital requests irrespective <strong>of</strong> their potential funding source, and then recommended appropriate and available<br />
funding sources to the limit <strong>of</strong> available funds in the capital stabilization fund ($510,980). As a result <strong>of</strong> this<br />
prioritization process and additional funding sources, the committee was able to recommend capital expenditure for<br />
twenty three (23) items totaling $1,055,265.<br />
The table on the next page is the prioritized list <strong>of</strong> the capital appropriation recommendations for FY 2007. These<br />
recommended appropriations were endorsed by the Select Board and the Finance Committee. These recommended<br />
expenditures were presented at the May, <strong>2006</strong> town meeting and the requested amounts were approved by the<br />
voters.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Mark Gold, Chair Person<br />
Nicholas Katsoulis<br />
Roger Wojcik<br />
Roger Cloutman<br />
Stephen R. Gelling<br />
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No.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
8.<br />
Fire<br />
Department<br />
Public Works<br />
Public Works<br />
School Dept.<br />
School /<br />
Building<br />
DPW<br />
Park and Rec.<br />
Public Works<br />
School /<br />
Buildings<br />
Capital Planning Committee<br />
Recommended Capital Projects<br />
Project Description<br />
Annual Truck Allocation<br />
Underground Storage<br />
Tank # 1 removal<br />
Underground Storage<br />
Tank # 2 removal<br />
Center School Carpet<br />
Replacement Phase II<br />
Repoint Mortar on LHS<br />
’74 Addition<br />
10 Wheel dump truck<br />
Repair Laurel Park Dam<br />
and Bridge<br />
Comminuter<br />
Center School 10 Year<br />
exterior refurbishing<br />
Amount<br />
Requested<br />
CPC<br />
Recommendation<br />
$20,000<br />
$12,000<br />
$25,000<br />
$95,000<br />
$137, 500<br />
$19,000<br />
$66,000<br />
18<br />
Funding<br />
Amount<br />
Recommended<br />
$35,000<br />
$20,000<br />
$12,000<br />
$25,000<br />
$50,000<br />
$137,500<br />
$19,000<br />
$66,000<br />
From<br />
Capital<br />
Stabilization<br />
Fund<br />
$35,000<br />
$20,000<br />
None<br />
$25,000<br />
$50,000<br />
None<br />
$19,000<br />
None<br />
From<br />
Alternate<br />
Funding<br />
Source (1)<br />
SRE<br />
$12,000<br />
SRE<br />
$137,500<br />
SRE<br />
$66,000<br />
9.<br />
$12,000 $60,000<br />
$60,000<br />
10. Public Works Plow Truck<br />
$115,000 $115,000 None<br />
WRE<br />
$115,000<br />
AF<br />
11. Fire /Safety Ambulance<br />
Tennis Court<br />
$140,000 $140,000 None $140,000<br />
12. Park and Rec Resurfacing III<br />
$12,500 $12,500<br />
$12,500<br />
13. School Dept LHS Pool Liner Repair $65,000 $65,000 $65,000<br />
WMS Exterior Door<br />
14. School Dept Replacement II<br />
$25,000 $10,000<br />
$10,000<br />
15. Park and Rec 15 Passenger Van $21,260 $21,260 $21,260<br />
LHS Bathroom ADA<br />
PCF<br />
16. School Dept. Phase III<br />
$27,000 $27,000<br />
None $27,000<br />
WRE/SRE<br />
17. Public Works GPS Unit<br />
$11,000 $11,000<br />
$5,000 $6,000<br />
Water Tank Radio<br />
WRE<br />
18. Public Works Monitor<br />
$16,000 $16,000<br />
None $16,000<br />
19. School Dept WMS Carpet I $25,000 $25,000 $25,000<br />
20. School Dept Glenbrook Carpet I $25,000 $25,000 $25,000<br />
PCA<br />
21. Park and Rec Greenwood ADA Doors $15,505 $15,505<br />
$1,227 $14,278<br />
22. School Dept CTR Fresh Air Intake $20,000 $20,000 $20,000<br />
23. Public Works Combo. Street Sweeper $127,500 $127,500 $127,500<br />
Total $1,055,265 $533,778<br />
Net from Capital Stabilization Fund $521,487<br />
(1) WRE= Net from Water Retained Earnings $134,000<br />
(1) SRE= Net from Sewer Retained Earnings $218,500<br />
(1) AF= Net from Ambulance Fund $140,000<br />
(1) PCF= Net from Prior Capital Appropriations $ 41,278<br />
* The fire truck payment <strong>of</strong> $35,000 was the fourth <strong>of</strong> six annual payments committed by the Capital Planning<br />
committee to pay for a $200,000 fire Truck.
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
CHARTER TRANSITION TEAM<br />
Our <strong>Town</strong> Charter, which was approved in May, 2004, includes specific provisions and a schedule <strong>of</strong> events for<br />
changing the workings <strong>of</strong> the town's government to comply with the mandates and the spirit <strong>of</strong> the town's new basic<br />
laws. To encourage the transition and the implementation process, the Select Board appointed five members <strong>of</strong> town<br />
government and two members-at-large to serve as a Charter Transition Team (CTT). Article 9, as well as other<br />
sections, <strong>of</strong> the Charter outlines the complete transition process. Copies <strong>of</strong> our Charter are available in the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Hall.<br />
During <strong>2006</strong>, the Transition Team…<br />
Continued discussion <strong>of</strong> the consolidation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> and School District maintenance and groundskeeping units with<br />
Select Board and School Committee members. By years end a single public works organization was established<br />
under a Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works Director who is responsible for virtually all maintenance and groundskeeping<br />
for the town and the school system. Also, a newly appointed Facilities Director will be responsible for project<br />
facility work, town wide.<br />
Consolidation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> and School business and human resource functions into largely one organization was<br />
accomplished during the year and is under the direction <strong>of</strong> the town’s Finance Director; with a memo <strong>of</strong><br />
understanding in place covering the HR department. Very limited operations supporting these functions remain<br />
within the school system.<br />
Transition Team work is expected to continue for another six to twelve months in order to make a final assessment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the overall transition and address remaining issues.<br />
For the Charter Transition Team,<br />
Roger Wojcik, Chair and member-at-large<br />
Robin Crosbie, <strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
Walter Gunn, representing the Planning Board<br />
Jim Nittoli, Vice Chair, and representing the School Committee<br />
Gerard Nolet, representing the Finance Committee<br />
Joseph Occhiuti, member-at-large<br />
Paul Pasterczyk, Clerk, and representing the <strong>Town</strong> Employees<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
COUNCIL ON AGING<br />
Founded in 1970s, the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Adult Center has been serving <strong>Longmeadow</strong> residents for almost 30 years.<br />
During this time, the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Adult Center has created opportunities for mature adults to live healthy, active<br />
lives. This experience enables the lives <strong>Longmeadow</strong> adults and their caregivers to be enriched. We provide a place<br />
for people to come and enjoy life-long learning with their peers or access to supportive services and programs for<br />
mature adults, their families and caregivers.<br />
PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING – WELLNESS<br />
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – PERSONAL GROWTH<br />
FY 06 was filled with opportunities to exercise the body, intellect and spirit. Classes and programs have a tradition<br />
<strong>of</strong> quality and success at The Center and fiscal year <strong>2006</strong> proved no exception. The Adult Center sponsored<br />
programs attracted 32,588 visits during the year, a 30% increase from the previous year. With over 40 classes and<br />
programs <strong>of</strong>fered each month, covering everything from wellness, educational & humanities, lunch, in-home<br />
services, volunteer opportunities and family support, there was something <strong>of</strong>fered for every interest.<br />
Education, fitness and wellness programs were <strong>of</strong>fered on an ongoing basis to support and respond to the interests<br />
and needs <strong>of</strong> our communities’ mature adults. One highlight in FY 06 was the town-wide celebration <strong>of</strong><br />
Wellness/Fitness Month in May <strong>2006</strong>. Residents were invited to participate in all <strong>of</strong> our wellness and fitness<br />
programs at the Center. During the month, The Center was bubbling with activity with many residents who had<br />
never participated at The Center while others were encouraged to try something new! Residents witnessed first hand<br />
that our wellness programs make a significant contribution to a person’s overall health and independent lifestyle.<br />
During the year, received an Automatic External Defibrillator; the Health Coordinator worked on the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />
Emergency Preparedness Plan; Volunteerism hours increased with 862 additional volunteer hours contributed; the<br />
Social Service Coordinator saw an increased need for assistance with federal and state assistance program<br />
applications; finally, the Program Coordinator’s monthly programs continued to thrive with increased attendance in<br />
our Fitness and Exercise Programs; Computer Classes; Language Classes and Ongoing classes such as Art, Bridge,<br />
Discussion Groups and other programs. The Center has been and continues play a major role in assuring that<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong>’s residents maintain their independent lifestyles for as long as they choose to remain in their homes.<br />
The Adult Center’s Annual Statistical Report indicated growth for another year in units <strong>of</strong> service and residents<br />
served by The Center. Our Wellness, Supportive Services and Programs showed the greatest growth. A sampling <strong>of</strong><br />
this year’s growth is outlined below. Programs like “Maintain Your Brain”, “Heart Health”, Blood Sugar Meter<br />
Tune-Up and the implementation <strong>of</strong> “RxWise” – Medication Safety Assessment Program were just a few examples<br />
<strong>of</strong> Wellness programs held during the year. Tennis Lessons, Water Aerobics, Pilates, Dancercise, Veteran’s Group<br />
were program highlights this year. Overall, the focus our programs and services were on Keeping the Mind Active,<br />
because research shows that adults need to stimulate the brain to remain healthy. Here are the statistical highlights<br />
for FY <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
Adult Center Visits:<br />
Programs - 900<br />
Activities – 9,638<br />
Fitness – 2,719<br />
Travel – 252<br />
Health Services – 2,831<br />
Nutrition – 14,312<br />
Supportive Services - 494<br />
Total - 32,588 Visits FY <strong>2006</strong><br />
Breakdown by Age:<br />
35% Over 75<br />
65% Under 75<br />
Breakdown by Sex:<br />
Male – 27 %<br />
Female – 73%<br />
The Friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Seniors were also quite active in FY 06, members shared their time, talent and<br />
financial support to enhance the programs and services <strong>of</strong>fered by The Adult Center. Through donations,<br />
fundraisers, and gift shop revenues, the “Friends” continued to support the efforts <strong>of</strong> the Adult Center. Postage,<br />
equipment, supplies, programs and other support services were made possible by this organization.<br />
The Friends Group, Adult Center Staff and especially our dedicated group <strong>of</strong> over 200 volunteers have provided<br />
support over the past 30 years that has enabled us to provide programs and services to better serve our residents. In<br />
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addition, the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Adult Center wishes to thank the Select Board, <strong>Town</strong> Manager Robin Crosbie and our<br />
residents for their continued support. The <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Adult Center remains one <strong>of</strong> the Commonwealth’s<br />
exceptional Adult Centers because <strong>of</strong> this high level <strong>of</strong> community support, cooperation and belief in the value <strong>of</strong><br />
the programs <strong>of</strong>fered.<br />
Visit the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> website at www.longmeadow.org for updated information on our programs,<br />
services and monthly newsletter, The Voice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors:<br />
David Grimes- Chair<br />
Patricia Camerota – Vice Chair<br />
Diane Nadeau - Secretary<br />
Ernest Blake<br />
Charlotte Burke<br />
John Carey<br />
Tina deMeza<br />
Saul Finestone<br />
Ellen Heye<br />
Alana H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
Raymond Marr<br />
Diane Nadeau<br />
James O'Donnell<br />
Betty Rochford<br />
Eleanor Stolar<br />
Adult Center Staff:<br />
Executive Director<br />
Karen Neiman Michelman<br />
Program Services<br />
Norice Smith<br />
Health Service Coordinator<br />
Denise Perlaky, RN<br />
Nutrition Program:<br />
Robert Hersey, Carole Spada, Patricia DeVoto<br />
Administrative Support<br />
Eunice Kavanagh & Judith Portier<br />
Social Service Coordinator<br />
Linda Collina<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
CULTURAL COUNCIL<br />
During the year <strong>2006</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Cultural Council continued to meet monthly in order to discuss and decide<br />
on various cultural matters concerning the council and the town <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>. The majority <strong>of</strong> these meetings<br />
were focused on gaining a deeper understanding <strong>of</strong> our local needs. Below is a brief summary <strong>of</strong> the last three<br />
meetings <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
The <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Cultural Council held its annual Public Information/Input Meeting on October 1, <strong>2006</strong>, in the<br />
public meeting room <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Fire Department. The council chairperson Dr. Adina Alexandru,<br />
announced that the State Legislature was able to allot state funding to the town <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> in the amount <strong>of</strong><br />
$4,000. Although a modest amount, this sum represented a substantial increase from 2005. This amount allowed our<br />
council to consider funding additional projects that otherwise would have been rejected. Unfortunately, none <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2007 applicants came to the meeting to discuss their proposals, and the council used that time to discuss recruiting<br />
additional council members.<br />
On November 6, the council met again in order to perform a preliminary evaluation <strong>of</strong> the applications received for<br />
the year 2007. At this meeting Gary Lacy was introduced as a new member <strong>of</strong> the council. The council also<br />
reconsidered the individual responsibilities among the council members. As <strong>of</strong> today they are as follows: Adina<br />
Alexandru, Char; John Bowen, Treasurer; Stan Goldman, Publicity Coordinator; Georgine Gelinas, Secretary; Gary<br />
Lacy, Grants Coordinator; Nancy Marshal and Sherry Dickerman, Membership Coordinators. At this time the<br />
council has two vacancies that will need to be filled as soon as possible.<br />
The council met for the grant award meeting on December 4, <strong>2006</strong> at the residence <strong>of</strong> John Bowen, the council’s<br />
treasurer. From a total <strong>of</strong> 22 grant applications, $14,956 was requested. The council knew that tough decisions<br />
would have to be taken in order to disburse the funds as fairly as possible. The council decided to cut funding for<br />
some events that have been sponsored continually over the years and <strong>of</strong>fer some new programs a chance to impact<br />
our town. Therefore, LCC decided to distribute the funds as follows:<br />
1. Blueberry Hill School PTO $200<br />
2. Gaia Roots Women’s World Music Ensemble $750<br />
3. Deborah George – Center School $ 68<br />
4. Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra $267<br />
5. <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Parks and Recreation – Summer Concerts $500<br />
6. Nancy Miller – <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Chamber Orchestra $800<br />
7. Richard Salter Storrs Library $400<br />
8. <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Society $600<br />
9. <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Montessori Internationale $415<br />
TOTAL $4,000<br />
We decided any additional funds would be used to <strong>of</strong>fset any past applicants who had not requested reimbursement<br />
at this point.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Dr. Adina Alexandru<br />
Chair Person<br />
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Department <strong>of</strong> Finance and Administration<br />
Consisting <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Finance Department<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Assessors<br />
Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
Treasurer / Collector<br />
Information Technology<br />
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION<br />
To the Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
Two major goals accomplished by the Finance Department during calendar year <strong>2006</strong> included the continued charter<br />
mandated consolidation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>/School business and human resources function along with the conversion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Town</strong>’s financial s<strong>of</strong>tware. The continued consolidation included the physical relocation <strong>of</strong> two former School<br />
business department employees along with related duties, to the newly created Human Resources Department and<br />
the Accounting <strong>of</strong>fice. Calendar year <strong>2006</strong> was also consumed with the near complete conversion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />
financial s<strong>of</strong>tware. The departments <strong>of</strong> Accounting, Human Resources, Treasure/Collector, Assessors, Information<br />
Technology, School (business) and Water Sewer all played major roles in this conversion. While not yet 100%<br />
converted the bulk <strong>of</strong> the work has been completed and was without interruption to the general public. Included<br />
within the technological changes are advances in banking services allowing for quicker escrowed property tax<br />
payments and the ability for residents to now pay current real estate and motor vehicle excise tax bills online. Also<br />
taking place in calendar year <strong>2006</strong> was the adoption and implementation <strong>of</strong> the Community Preservation Act (CPA).<br />
While not due until 2007, the first CPA surcharge was billed in <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong>’s finances once again remain stable; however, favorable margins are narrowing. Operating results for<br />
FY<strong>2006</strong> were enhanced by higher rates <strong>of</strong> return on investments coupled with favorable cash flow, and market rate<br />
fee structures. Unexpended operating appropriations at fiscal year end were at a 20 year low, signifying lower free<br />
cash. While the FY2007 budget is balanced it currently does not include the impact <strong>of</strong> School collective bargaining<br />
agreements which expired August 31, <strong>2006</strong>. The <strong>Town</strong> received over $265,000.00 in reimbursements related to the<br />
October, 2005 storms. This was a major contributor to replenishing our Operating Stabilization Fund to its current<br />
level <strong>of</strong> $1.5 million.<br />
The Finance Department will continue to learn and progress with its new financial s<strong>of</strong>tware. We continue to seek<br />
efficiencies and review alternative ways <strong>of</strong> doing business.<br />
In closing, I would like to thank the departmental leadership, Erica Gelinas, Human Resources; Christopher Kulig,<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Accountant; Robert Leclair, Assessor; Mary Pequignot, Treasure/Collector; and Victor Roule, Systems<br />
Administrator along with all staff for all their dedicated service. In copying words from last years report, “the<br />
Department shares many <strong>of</strong> the same visions as you for good efficient government and look forward to serving you<br />
in the upcoming year”.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Paul J. Pasterczyk<br />
Finance Director<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS<br />
June 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
ASSETS<br />
25<br />
Fiduciary Account<br />
Government Fund Type Fund Type Group<br />
General Total<br />
Special Capital Trust and Long-Term (Memorandum<br />
General Revenue Projects Agency Obligations Only)<br />
Cash and Investments 11,580,511 121,377 - 2,115,028 - 13,816,916<br />
Cash and Investment in Custody -<br />
<strong>of</strong> Trustees - - - 43,861 - 43,861<br />
Receivables: -<br />
Property Taxes 345,954 - - - - 345,954<br />
Excise Taxes 111,805 - - - - 111,805<br />
Tax Liens 320,749 - - - - 320,749<br />
Departmental 95,047 71,395 - 52,454 - 218,896<br />
User Charges - 151,207 - - - 151,207<br />
Special Assessments 2,301 - - - - 2,301<br />
Special Assessments Not Yet Due 52,915 - - - - 52,915<br />
Less: Allow Abate/Exempt (497,330) - - - - (497,330)<br />
Due from Other Funds - 3,382,574 227,756 32,959 - 3,643,288<br />
Due from Other Governments - 380,059 - - - 380,059<br />
Due from Outside Entity 6,681 - - - - 6,681<br />
Tax Foreclosures 85,134 - - - - 85,134<br />
Prepaid Expenses 20,407 - - - - 20,407<br />
Accrued Revenue - - - - - -<br />
Amounts to be Provided: - - - - - -<br />
Compensated Absences - - - - 404,716 404,716<br />
Debt Service - - - - 13,773,060 13,773,060<br />
TOTAL ASSETS 12,124,175 4,106,612 227,756 2,244,302 14,177,776 32,880,620
TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS<br />
June 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
26<br />
Fiduciary Account<br />
Government Fund Type Fund Type Group<br />
General Total<br />
Special Capital Trust and Long-Term (Memorandum<br />
General Revenue Projects Agency Obligations Only)<br />
LIABILITIES AND FUND<br />
EQUITY<br />
Warrants and Accounts Payable - (15) - - (15)<br />
Accrued Payroll 256,698 - - - 256,698<br />
Advanced Collections - - - - -<br />
Accrued Compensated Absences - - - - 04,716 404,716<br />
Employee Withholding (532) - - - (532)<br />
Deferred Revenue: - 602,661 - 52,454 655,115<br />
Property Taxes (151,376) - - - (151,376)<br />
Other 667,952 - - - 667,952<br />
Due to Other Funds 3,643,288 - - - 3,643,288<br />
Unclaimed Property / Items 36,392 - - - 36,392<br />
Notes Payable - - - - -<br />
Bond Indebtedness - - 13,773,060 13,773,060<br />
TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,452,423 602,646 - 52,454 14,177,776 19,285,298<br />
FUND EQUITY<br />
Reserved for:<br />
Encumbrances and Continuing<br />
Appropriations 1,626,911 897,368 229,840 - 2,754,119<br />
Petty Cash 1,600 - - - 1,600<br />
Future Year Tax Rate - - - - -<br />
Future Year Debt Service 4,104,475 - - - 4,104,475<br />
Overlay Deficit (19,447) - - - (19,447)<br />
Nonexpendable Trust<br />
Unreserved:<br />
- - - - -<br />
Undesignated 1,958,214 2,606,598 (2,084) 2,191,847 6,754,576<br />
TOTAL FUND EQUITY 7,671,753 3,503,966 227,756 2,191,847 13,595,322<br />
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND<br />
FUND EQUITY 12,124,175 4,106,612 227,756 2,244,302 14,177,776 32,880,620
TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND<br />
EQUITY<br />
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
REVENUES<br />
EXPENDITURES<br />
27<br />
FIDUCIARY<br />
GOVERNMENT FUND TYPES FUND TYPE TOTAL<br />
------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ---------------------------<br />
GENERAL SPECIAL CAPITAL EXPENDABLE MEMORANDUM<br />
FUND REVENUE PROJECTS TRUST ONLY<br />
REAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX 32,179,872 - - - 32,179,872<br />
STATE RECEIPTS 9,190,601 - - - 9,190,601<br />
EXCISE & OTHER TAXES 2,313,355 - - - 2,313,355<br />
LICENSES, PERMITS, & FEES 1,457,486 - - - 1,457,486<br />
INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES 176,286 - - - 176,286<br />
INTEREST & DIVIDENDS ON INVESTMENTS 406,959 12,937 - 69,385 489,281<br />
GRANTS & FEES - 6,592,422 - 5,507,578 12,100,000<br />
WATER & SEWER RECEIPTS - 2,451,718 - - 2,451,718<br />
OTHER - - - - -<br />
TOTAL REVENUES 45,724,559 9,057,077 - 5,576,963 60,358,599<br />
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1,627,996 - - - 1,627,996<br />
PUBLIC SAFETY 3,803,940 577,019 - - 4,380,959<br />
PUBLIC WORKS 1,111,763 2,244,052 50,436 - 3,406,251<br />
CULTURE & RECREATION 1,345,617 1,230,555 - - 2,576,171<br />
EDUCATION 24,636,410 4,598,994 126,948 4,397 29,366,749<br />
HUMAN SERVICES 1,233,575 - - 5,493,300 6,726,875<br />
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INS 5,157,639 - - - 5,157,639<br />
CAPITAL OUTLAY - - - - -<br />
DEBT SERVICE - - - - -<br />
PRINCIPAL 1,900,000 1,292 5,310,000 - 7,211,292<br />
INTEREST & CHARGES 696,503 - - - 696,503<br />
STATE ASSESSMENTS 88,613 - - - 88,613<br />
CONTINUING APPROPRIATION 1,225,051 - - - 1,225,051<br />
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 42,827,106 8,651,911 5,487,384 5,497,697 62,464,099<br />
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES<br />
OVER EXPENDITURES 2,897,453 405,166 (5,487,384) 79,266 (2,105,500)<br />
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)<br />
NOTE & BOND PROCEEDS - - 4,421,564 - 4,421,564<br />
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN (OUT) 1,261,054 (190,917) 1,007,000 (512,551) 1,564,586<br />
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING<br />
SOURCES (USES) 1,261,054 (190,917) 5,428,564 (512,551) 5,986,150<br />
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER<br />
FINANCING SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER<br />
FINANCING USES 4,158,507 214,249 (58,820) (433,285) 3,880,650<br />
FUND EQUITY BEGINNING OF YEAR 3,513,245 3,289,719 286,576 2,624,902 9,714,442<br />
FUND EQUITY END OF YEAR 7,671,752 3,503,968 227,756 2,191,617 13,595,092
TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS*<br />
JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
28<br />
PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL<br />
ISSUE INTEREST BOND OUTSTANDING ADDITIONS REDUCTIONS OUTSTANDING<br />
NATURE OF DEBT DATE RATE AMOUNT JUNE 30, 2005 JUNE 30,<strong>2006</strong><br />
CENTER SCHOOL<br />
11/15/95 5.13% 10,427,000.00 5,715,000.00 0.00 5,715,000.00 0.00<br />
refinanced<br />
GENERAL OBLIGATION 12/15/96 4.82% 1,360,545.00 600,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 550,000.00<br />
BONDS** refinanced note 1<br />
CENTER SCHOOL refinanced<br />
GENERAL OBLIGATION<br />
BONDS***<br />
SEPTIC SYSTEM TITLE V<br />
BETTERMENT LOAN<br />
LOMGMEADOW H.S.<br />
BBH/WS SCHOOL PROJECT<br />
BBH/WS SCHOOL PROJECT<br />
12/15/05 4.00% 1,565,000.00 0.00 1,565,000.00 235,000.00 1,330,000.00<br />
02/24/99 3.55% 4,115,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.00 500,000.00 500,000.00<br />
06/02/00 0.00% 23,227.00 19,350.00 0.00 1,292.00 18,058.00<br />
12/15/01 3.85% 3,370,000.00 2,100,000.00 0.00 300,000.00 1,800,000.00<br />
01/15/03 4.07% 5,630,000.00 5,325,000.00 0.00 215,000.00 5,110,000.00<br />
05/15/03 3.55% 5,000,000.00 4,660,000.00 0.00 195,000.00 4,465,000.00<br />
TOTALS 31,490,772.00 19,419,350.00 1,565,000.00 7,211,292.00 13,773,058.00<br />
Note 1 - Both Center School bond issues were part <strong>of</strong> a December 2005 refinancing. Technically the $550,000 is still owed as <strong>of</strong> 06/30/06, however<br />
**<br />
funds (from the proceeds <strong>of</strong> the refinancing / SBA reimbursement) have been set aside for the complete retirement <strong>of</strong> this debt.<br />
Center School 1,035,545.00 600,000.00 0.00 600,000.00 0.00<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Computer 325,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
-------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------<br />
***<br />
TOTAL 1,360,545.00 600,000.00 0.00 600,000.00 0.00<br />
Public Safety Complex 3,500,000.00 875,000.00 0.00 437,500.00 437,500.00<br />
Glenbrook School Ro<strong>of</strong> 615,000.00 125,000.00 0.00 62,500.00 62,500.00<br />
-------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ---------------------<br />
TOTAL 4,115,000.00 1,000,000.00 0.00 500,000.00 500,000.00<br />
*Unaudited
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS REPORT<br />
Through June 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
REV FY 2005 FY <strong>2006</strong><br />
ESTIMATE<br />
MONTH'S TOTAL EXCESS PERCENT<br />
CATEGORY ID ACTUAL RECEIPTS<br />
(1) RECEIPTS YTD<br />
(DEFICIENCY) COLLECTED<br />
MOTOR VEHICLE<br />
EXCISE 01 2,318,991.79 2,210,000.00 119,448.48 2,297,089.50 87,089.50 103.94%<br />
PENALTIES &<br />
INTEREST 02 106,266.44 100,000.00 10,798.83 176,285.92 76,285.92 176.29%<br />
IN LIEU OF TAXES 03 3,428.32 3,000.00 8.00 3,396.18 396.18 113.21%<br />
FEES 04 8,034.54 7,000.00 448.97 5,617.00 (1,383.00) 80.24%<br />
RENTALS 05 74,013.42 70,000.00 6,183.73 89,588.64 19,588.64 127.98%<br />
DEPT'L REVENUE<br />
SCHOOLS (2) 06 85,315.29 80,000.00 69,024.68 162,356.61 82,356.61 202.95%<br />
OTHER DEPT'L<br />
REVENUE 07 89,938.59 85,000.00 3,296.40 100,253.98 15,253.98 117.95%<br />
LICENSES &<br />
PERMITS 08 263,054.50 260,000.00 20,201.15 292,696.25 32,696.25 112.58%<br />
SPECIAL<br />
ASSESSMENTS 09 8,029.86 5,000.00 335.83 6,334.28 1,334.28 126.69%<br />
FINES & FORFEITS 10 71,132.50 70,000.00 8,450.00 96,325.00 26,325.00 137.61%<br />
INVESTMENT<br />
INCOME<br />
INVEST INCOME-<br />
11 120,034.15 120,000.00 65,050.58 370,468.58 250,468.58 308.72%<br />
BOND PROCEEDS 12 26,745.69 0.00 0.00 36,490.23 36,490.23<br />
RECYCLING 13 17,771.22 15,000.00 1,961.31 67,452.85 52,452.85 449.69%<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
FEES 14 45,886.99 40,000.00 47,741.00 49,603.39 9,603.39 124.01%<br />
PARK/REC<br />
REIMBURSEMENT 15 249,493.40 245,000.00 150,638.45 266,410.61 21,410.61 108.74%<br />
STATE-NON<br />
CHERRY SHEET 16 8,995.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 #DIV/0!<br />
MISCELLANEOUS 17 180,007.95 0.00 328.74 61,799.28<br />
29<br />
(a) 61,799.28 #DIV/0!<br />
SUBTOTAL<br />
LOCAL<br />
RECEIPTS 1-17 3,677,140.60 3,310,000.00 503,916.15 4,082,168.30 772,168.30 123.33%
REV FY 2005 FY <strong>2006</strong><br />
ESTIMATE<br />
MONTH'S TOTAL EXCESS PERCENT<br />
CATEGORY ID ACTUAL RECEIPTS<br />
(1) RECEIPTS YTD<br />
(DEFICIENCY) COLLECTED<br />
STATE REC -<br />
CHERRY SHEET<br />
(net) 18 5,298,239.98 5,111,843.00 1,237,549.00 5,086,719.11 (25,123.89) 99.51%<br />
STATE REC -<br />
SCHOOL BLDG<br />
ASST 18 0.00 543,476.00 0.00 543,476.00 0.00 100.00%<br />
STATE RECEIPTS -<br />
CH 90 19 275,202.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 #DIV/0!<br />
PROPERTY TAXES<br />
- Pr Yr & Liens<br />
PROPERTY TAXES<br />
20 227,058.69 0.00 9,606.54 353,830.40 353,830.40 #DIV/0!<br />
- Current 20 30,861,120.99 32,213,272.05 104,871.90 31,832,576.46 (380,695.59) 99.92%<br />
SUBTOTAL<br />
PROPERTY<br />
TAXES 20 31,088,179.68 32,213,272.05 114,478.44 32,186,406.86 (26,865.19) 99.92%<br />
TOTAL<br />
GENERAL FUND<br />
RECEIPTS 1-20 40,338,762.47 41,178,591.05 1,855,943.59 41,898,770.27 720,179.22 101.75%<br />
CHARGES FOR<br />
SERVICES-<br />
WATER 21 1,182,924.94 1,194,764.00 73,794.00 1,290,471.90 95,707.90 108.01%<br />
CHARGES FOR<br />
SERVICES-<br />
SEWER 22 1,123,951.71 1,019,770.00 86,047.31 1,161,245.58 141,475.58 113.87%<br />
AMBULANCE 23 395,995.13 372,201.00 41,693.18 507,736.60 135,535.60 136.41%<br />
GRAND TOTAL 1-23 43,041,634.25 43,765,326.05 2,057,478.08 44,858,224.35 1,092,898.30 102.50%<br />
(1) Tax Recap<br />
Estimate (2) Includes Medicare Reimbursement<br />
(a) excludes $265,382.92 reimbursement to Stabilization Fund received as a result <strong>of</strong> the October 2005 storm damage 09/07/06<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Moderator<br />
Salary 100.00 100.00 0.00<br />
Expense 72.00 72.00 0.00<br />
Selectmen<br />
Salary - Selectmen 8,140.00 8,137.25 2.75<br />
Salary - <strong>Town</strong> Administrator 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Salary - <strong>Town</strong> Manager 84,220.00 84,219.25 0.75<br />
Salary - Staff 35,705.00 35,705.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 20,600.00 18,043.46 2,556.54<br />
Out <strong>of</strong> State Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Capital Planning<br />
Expenses 100.00 0.00 100.00<br />
Finance Committee<br />
Expenses 210.00 210.00 0.00<br />
Reserve Fund (less transfers) 4,869.34 0.00 4,869.34<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Accountant<br />
Salary - <strong>Town</strong> Accountant 72,188.00 72,187.40 0.60<br />
Salary - Staff 291,806.00 269,759.38 22,046.62<br />
Salary - Finance Director Stipend 8,610.00 8,563.62 46.38<br />
Expenses 35,650.00 34,844.61 305.39 500.00<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Assessors<br />
Salary - Assessors 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00<br />
Salary - Asst Assessor 58,855.00 58,850.13 4.87<br />
Salary - Staff 54,383.00 54,168.99 214.01<br />
Expenses 22,350.66 12,579.18 19.00 9,752.48<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Treasurer<br />
Salary - Treasurer 25,129.00 24,792.77 336.23<br />
Salary - Staff 40,782.00 40,782.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 41,700.00 36,272.63 427.37 5,000.00<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Collector<br />
Salary - <strong>Town</strong> Collector 25,129.00 24,792.72 336.28<br />
Salary - Staff 42,782.00 42,782.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 33,700.00 31,688.27 11.73 2,000.00<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Law Department<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Counsel 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00<br />
Labor Counsel 12,600.00 12,600.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 71,226.27 62,900.63 0.00 8,325.64<br />
Personnel Policy Board<br />
Expenses 100.00 0.00 100.00<br />
Information Technology<br />
Salary - IT Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Salary - IT Staff 52,075.00 52,073.17 1.83<br />
Expenses 91,288.81 89,579.81 109.00 1,600.00<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
Salary - <strong>Town</strong> Clerk 33,569.00 33,443.91 125.09<br />
Salary - Staff 40,782.00 39,979.33 802.67<br />
Expenses 5,800.00 4,895.70 904.30<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Elections & Registration<br />
Salary - Registrars 900.00 900.00 0.00<br />
Salary - Clerk 1,100.00 0.00 1,100.00<br />
Expenses 35,937.60 30,570.93 2,813.82 2,552.85<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Conservation Commission<br />
Maintenance 1,000.00 990.00 10.00<br />
Expenses 6,418.00 6,389.94 28.06<br />
Planning Board<br />
Expenses 3,415.00 3,412.78 2.22<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />
Expenses 6,397.75 5,309.80 910.43 177.52<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Buildings<br />
Salary - Superintendent 13,800.00 13,429.89 370.11<br />
Salary - Staff 87,245.00 76,201.99 11,043.01<br />
Utilities 180,681.43 180,681.43 0.00<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Building Expenses 89,924.75 88,944.64 980.11<br />
School Building Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1,673,341.61 1,592,854.61 50,578.51 29,908.49<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Police Department<br />
Salary - Chief 103,884.00 103,604.72 279.28<br />
Salary - Officers and Staff 1,928,018.00 1,918,353.41 9,664.59<br />
School Crossing Guards 82,329.00 81,428.92 900.08<br />
Vehicles, Equipment and Repairs 114,634.03 114,634.03 0.00<br />
Medical & Hospital Expense 3,750.00 2,309.80 1,440.20<br />
Expenses 139,263.37 97,715.63 1,547.74 40,000.00<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Fire Department<br />
Salary - Chief 83,711.00 83,710.63 0.37<br />
Salary - Firefighters and Staff 1,067,533.00 1,052,647.21 14,885.79<br />
Vehicles, Equipment & Repairs 58,519.71 58,512.88 0.00 6.83<br />
Medical / Hospital Exp 2,600.00 1,801.66 798.34<br />
Expenses 33,156.99 32,887.72 265.67 3.60<br />
Encumbrances (Amb) 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Building Department<br />
Salary - Commissioner 63,243.00 63,240.50 2.50<br />
Salary - Staff 21,312.00 21,281.10 30.90<br />
Inspectors 30,540.00 30,540.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 4,200.00 4,199.74 0.26<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Sealer <strong>of</strong> Weights & Measures<br />
Salary - Sealer 3,765.00 3,764.94 0.06<br />
Expenses 184.00 88.00 96.00<br />
Civil Defense<br />
Expenses 5,868.00 4,514.87 1,353.13<br />
Animal Control Officer<br />
Animal Control Officer Salary 11,200.00 3,858.00 7,342.00<br />
Expenses 1,800.00 1,096.21 703.79<br />
Forestry Department<br />
Salary - Warden 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Trimming & Removal 113,739.00 113,604.61 134.39<br />
Trimming & Removal - Conservation Land 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Street Trees 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.00<br />
Insect Pest Control<br />
Expenses 3,030.00 1,145.00 1,885.00<br />
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 3,885,280.10 3,803,939.58 41,330.09 40,010.43<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
School<br />
School Committee Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Administrative Salaries 372,583.32 372,583.32 0.00<br />
Administrative Other Salaries 400,948.39 400,948.39 0.00<br />
Administrative Expenses 763,445.70 763,445.70 0.00<br />
Instructional Development Admin Salaries 99,449.23 99,449.23 0.00<br />
Instructional Development Other Salaries 31,227.30 31,227.30 0.00<br />
Instructional Development Pr<strong>of</strong> Dev Support Sal 32,748.49 32,748.49 0.00<br />
Instructional Development Instructional Exp 115,860.19 115,860.19 0.00<br />
Pupil Services Instructional Salaries 1,109,603.83 1,109,603.83 0.00<br />
Pupil services Other Instructional Salaries 277,056.13 277,056.13 0.00<br />
Pupil Services Expenses 2,555,151.09 2,555,151.09 0.00<br />
Technology Salaries 195,959.97 195,959.97 0.00<br />
Technology Supplies 17,187.00 17,187.00 0.00<br />
Technology Hardware/S<strong>of</strong>tware 73,767.89 73,767.89 0.00<br />
Custodial / Maintenance Salaries 997,157.33 997,157.33 0.00<br />
Custodial / Maintenance Other Salaries 49,522.47 49,522.47 0.00<br />
Custodial / Maintenance Other Expense 1,311,586.22 1,311,586.22 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Administrative Salaries 78,614.90 78,614.90 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Instructional Salaries 1,672,308.15 1,672,308.15 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Instructional Assistants Salaries 26,813.61 26,813.61 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Educational Assistants Salaries 241,152.37 241,152.37 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Non Instructional Salaries 76,808.71 76,808.71 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Other Salaries 2,564.31 2,564.31 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Instructional Expenses 45,833.25 45,833.25 0.00<br />
Blueberry Hill Other Expenses 274.99 274.99 0.00<br />
Center Administrative Salaries 87,974.90 87,974.90 0.00<br />
Center Instructional Salaries 1,831,863.54 1,831,863.54 0.00<br />
Center Instructional Assistants Salaries 27,858.05 27,858.05 0.00<br />
Center Educational Assistants Salaries 174,465.06 174,465.06 0.00<br />
Center Non Instructional Salaries 77,279.39 77,279.39 0.00<br />
Center Other Salaries 878.34 878.34 0.00<br />
Center Instructional Expenses 41,153.12 41,153.12 0.00<br />
Center Other Expenses 377.90 377.90 0.00<br />
Wolf Swamp Administrative Salaries 97,869.76 97,869.76 0.00<br />
Wolf Swamp Instructional Salaries 1,574,961.14 1,574,961.14 0.00<br />
Wolf Swamp Instructional Assistants Salaries 51,130.21 51,130.21 0.00<br />
Wolf swamp Educational Assistants Salaries 75,760.08 75,760.08 0.00<br />
Wolf Swamp Non Instructional Salaries 60,136.78 60,136.78 0.00<br />
Wolf swamp Other Salaries 2,768.41 2,768.41 0.00<br />
Wolf Swamp Instructional Expenses 40,621.44 40,621.44 0.00<br />
Wolf swamp Other Expenses 661.80 661.80 0.00<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Glenbrook Administrative Salaries 126,075.93 126,075.93 0.00<br />
Glenbrook Instructional Salaries 2,018,645.29 2,018,645.29 0.00<br />
Glenbrook Instructional Assistants Salaries 17,439.80 17,439.80 0.00<br />
Glenbrook Educational Assistants Salaries 136,406.30 136,406.30 0.00<br />
Glenbrook Non Instructional Salaries 90,907.78 90,907.78 0.00<br />
Glenbrook Other Salaries 5,516.00 5,516.00 0.00<br />
Glenbrook Instructional Expenses 31,427.74 31,427.74 0.00<br />
Glenbrook Other Expenses 1,416.77 1,416.77 0.00<br />
Williams Administrative Salaries 157,699.39 157,699.39 0.00<br />
Williams Instructional Salaries 1,747,054.40 1,747,054.40 0.00<br />
Williams Instructional Assistants Salaries 18,893.08 18,893.08 0.00<br />
Williams Educational Assistants Salaries 35,938.72 35,938.72 0.00<br />
Williams Non Instructional Salaries 90,316.20 90,316.20 0.00<br />
Williams Other Salaries 10,667.02 10,667.02 0.00<br />
Williams Instructional Expenses 38,649.91 38,649.91 0.00<br />
Williams Other Expenses 2,645.05 2,645.05 0.00<br />
High School Administrative Salaries 320,219.23 320,219.23 0.00<br />
High School Instructional Salaries 4,401,624.60 4,401,624.60 0.00<br />
High School Instructional Assistants Salaries 14,126.18 14,126.18 0.00<br />
High School Educational Assistants Salaries 142,294.29 142,294.29 0.00<br />
High School Non Instructional Salaries 259,014.07 259,014.07 0.00<br />
High School Other Salaries 118,253.40 118,253.40 0.00<br />
High School Instructional Expenses 142,369.93 142,369.93 0.00<br />
High School Other Expenses 15,424.40 15,424.40 0.00<br />
Systemwide 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
TOTAL SCHOOL 24,636,410.24 24,636,410.24 0.00 0.00<br />
Highways<br />
Salary - Superintendent 40,000.00 39,865.21 134.79<br />
Salary - Staff 485,931.00 478,751.20 7,179.80<br />
Street Lights 206,076.32 206,076.32 0.00<br />
Leaf Program 24,000.00 23,883.61 116.39<br />
Snow Removal 112,000.00 110,923.84 1,076.16<br />
Expenses 145,907.27 127,412.94 16,253.25 2,241.08<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Public Service Buildings<br />
Salary - Labor 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Fuel and Utilities 72,066.02 69,414.02 0.00 2,652.00<br />
Equipment Maintenance 50,000.00 50,000.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 5,500.00 5,435.99 64.01<br />
TOTAL HIGHWAY/PUBLIC SVC BLDG 1,141,480.61 1,111,763.13 24,824.40 4,893.08<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Rubbish/Recycling<br />
Rubbish Removal/Recycling 1,033,736.57 1,010,949.35 4,173.91 18,613.31<br />
Recycling Programs 2,500.00 1,425.90 1,074.10<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Health Department<br />
Salary - Director 51,636.70 51,636.70 0.00<br />
Salary - Staff 9,011.00 9,007.54 3.46<br />
Expenses 3,038.00 2,761.01 276.99<br />
Council on Aging<br />
Salary - Director 50,875.00 50,874.66 0.34<br />
Salary - Staff 95,476.00 94,760.84 715.16<br />
Expenses 6,913.00 6,913.00 0.00<br />
Veterans Services<br />
Salary - Veteran's Agent 4,041.00 4,039.50 1.50<br />
Expenses 1,325.00 1,206.58 118.42<br />
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 1,258,552.27 1,233,575.08 6,363.88 18,613.31<br />
Library<br />
Salary - Librarian 68,211.00 68,208.36 2.64<br />
Salary - Staff 412,192.00 412,191.72 0.28<br />
Books & Periodicals 47,062.00 47,061.79 0.21<br />
Expenses 87,063.45 87,063.45 0.00<br />
Community House<br />
Expenses 10,775.11 10,774.88 0.23<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Recreational Activities<br />
Salary - Director 55,101.00 55,101.00 0.00<br />
Salary - Superintendent 33,366.00 33,361.77 4.23<br />
Salary - Secretary 17,252.00 17,252.00 0.00<br />
Salary - Day Care 266,410.41 266,410.41 0.00<br />
Park Department<br />
Salary - Superintendent 33,366.00 33,361.77 4.23<br />
Salary - Secretary & Labor 190,593.00 190,593.00 0.00<br />
Expenses 124,998.08 124,236.67 683.18 78.23<br />
Encumbrances 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION 1,346,390.05 1,345,616.82 695.00 78.23<br />
Retirement <strong>of</strong> Debt<br />
Maturing Principal L.T.D. 1,901,292.00 1,900,000.00 1,292.00<br />
Interest<br />
Interest - Long Term Debt 681,471.33 681,470.85 0.48<br />
Short Term Borrowing Costs 16,897.00 15,031.91 1,865.09<br />
TOTAL RETIREMENT OF DEBT & INTEREST 2,599,660.33 2,596,502.76 3,157.57 0.00<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Employee Benefits<br />
Group Life Insurance 7,000.00 6,211.90 788.10<br />
Group Medical Insurance 3,055,812.00 3,014,660.96 41,151.04<br />
Employee Assistance Program 6,500.00 6,139.24 360.76<br />
Pensions - Contributory 1,590,000.00 1,566,308.33 23,691.67<br />
Unemployment Compensation Ins. 100,610.00 93,354.26 7,255.74<br />
Medicare/Social Security Taxes 333,945.85 333,940.97 4.88<br />
TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 5,093,867.85 5,020,615.66 73,252.19 0.00<br />
Unclassified<br />
Ind. Audit Services 22,000.00 21,500.00 500.00<br />
Parking Ticket Collection Costs 300.00 73.44 226.56<br />
Historical District Comm. 600.00 40.00 560.00<br />
Lower PVR Plan District 2,345.00 2,344.95 0.05<br />
Mass. Municipal Assoc. Dues 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00<br />
Memorial Day Observation 350.00 0.00 350.00<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Report/Warrant 6,790.00 6,183.36 606.64<br />
Local Cultural Council / Arts Lottery 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00<br />
TOTAL UNCLASSIFIED 37,385.00 35,141.75 2,243.25 0.00<br />
General Insurance Current FY<br />
Liability Insurance 150,000.00 137,022.87 12,977.13 0.00<br />
Special Appropriations<br />
Selectmen Bills <strong>of</strong> Prior Year 6,143.48 6,143.48 0.00 0.00<br />
Selectmen DPW (DEP) Cleanup 6,588.39 0.00 0.00 6,588.39<br />
Selectmen DPW (DEP) Fines / Penalties 295,115.59 138,997.18 0.00 156,118.41<br />
Selectmen Energy Reserve 16,859.72 0.00 0.00 16,859.72<br />
Selectmen <strong>Town</strong> Bldg ADA Improvements 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Selectmen <strong>Town</strong> Building Assessment Study 75,000.00 0.00 0.00 75,000.00<br />
Selectmen <strong>Town</strong> Hall Refurbishing 7,197.38 0.00 7,197.38 0.00<br />
Selectmen Wage Apportionment 46,004.02 0.00 0.00 46,004.02<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Accountant Financial S<strong>of</strong>tware 220,000.00 117,344.90 0.00 102,655.10<br />
Assessor's DOR Triennial Update 53,757.00 48,557.00 0.00 5,200.00<br />
Police S<strong>of</strong>tware Replacement 6,987.76 0.00 809.72 6,178.04<br />
Fire Dept Fire Truck (New) 70,000.00 0.00 0.00 70,000.00<br />
Fire Jaws <strong>of</strong> Life 878.00 878.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Sch Extra - BBH Boiler Leak 6,500.00 0.00 0.00 6,500.00<br />
Sch Extra - CTR Air Handler 23,130.00 0.00 0.00 23,130.00<br />
Sch Extra - CTR Boiler Leak 9,500.00 4,625.00 0.00 4,875.00<br />
Sch Extra - CTR Energy Mgt System 24,920.00 0.00 0.00 24,920.00<br />
Sch Extra - Districtwide Boiler Inspection 25,000.00 18,902.93 0.00 6,097.07<br />
Sch Extra - Districtwide UST Inspection 2,500.00 1,200.00 0.00 1,300.00<br />
Sch Extra - GBK Boiler Bypass 3,500.00 1,096.88 0.00 2,403.12<br />
Sch Extra - GBK Boiler Bypass 7,500.00 7,500.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Sch Extra - GBK Hot Water Tank 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00<br />
Sch Extra - LHS Electric/Data Upgrade 2,500.00 2,040.00 0.00 460.00<br />
Sch Extra - LHS Exterior Wall 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00<br />
Sch Extra - LHS Hazardous Material Disposal 6,500.00 3,114.28 0.00 3,385.72<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Sch Extra - LHS Interior Door Replacement 13,000.00 0.00 0.00 13,000.00<br />
Sch Extra - LHS Tech Infrastructure Upgrade 15,200.00 15,200.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Sch Extra - WMS Boiler Bypass 3,500.00 704.31 0.00 2,795.69<br />
Sch Extra - WMS Boiler Leak 6,500.00 0.00 0.00 6,500.00<br />
Sch Extra - WMS Compressor 3,750.00 1,944.00 0.00 1,806.00<br />
Sch Extra - WMS Door Replacement 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00<br />
School ADA Bldg Improvements 69,326.94 11,307.64 0.00 58,019.30<br />
School CTR 10-year Exterior Refurbishment 60,000.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00<br />
School CTR Carpet Replacement 50,000.00 22,652.00 0.00 27,348.00<br />
School CTR Fresh Air Intake 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00<br />
School GBK Boiler Replacement 132,072.63 132,072.63 0.00 0.00<br />
School GBK Carpet Replacement 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00<br />
School GBK HVAC Repair 19,000.00 19,000.00 0.00 0.00<br />
School WMS Carpet Replacement 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00<br />
School LHS Music Lab 22,751.80 0.00 0.00 22,751.80<br />
School LHS Pool Liner Repair 65,000.00 0.00 0.00 65,000.00<br />
School LHS Repoint Mortar 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 50,000.00<br />
School LHS Security Surveillance System 12,000.00 10,768.03 0.00 1,231.97<br />
DPW Ch 90 Highway Improve FY 04 82,606.20 82,606.20 0.00 0.00<br />
DPW Ch 90 Highway Improve #35461 FY 05 297,453.00 140,597.26 0.00 156,855.74<br />
DPW Ely Way Storm Drain 49,532.60 0.00 49,532.60 0.00<br />
DPW G.P.S. Unit 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00<br />
DPW Hgwy Emergency Storm Repairs 463,449.00 372,719.07 0.00 90,729.93<br />
DPW Site / Facility Survey 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 50,000.00<br />
DPW Street Sweeper 127,500.00 0.00 0.00 127,500.00<br />
DPW UST Removal #1 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00<br />
DPW Yard Asbestos Removal 20,000.00 92.00 0.00 19,908.00<br />
Parks & Rec Resurface Blinn Tennis Courts 29,021.00 0.00 0.00 29,021.00<br />
Parks Greenwood ADA Doors 15,505.49 0.00 0.00 15,505.49<br />
Parks Mower/Tractor (new) 65,500.00 64,987.94 512.06 0.00<br />
Parks Passenger Van 21,260.00 0.00 0.00 21,260.00<br />
Parks Repair Laurel Dam/Bridge 19,000.00 0.00 0.00 19,000.00<br />
TOTAL SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS 2,816,510.00 1,225,050.73 58,051.76 1,533,407.51<br />
State & County Assessments<br />
Motor Vehicle Excise Mark 4,680.00 4,780.00 (100.00) 0.00<br />
Retired Employee Health Ins. 2,027.00 2,027.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Air Pollution Control Districts 3,962.00 3,962.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Regional Transit Authorities 43,428.00 55,459.00 (12,031.00) 0.00<br />
Special Education Assessments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
School Choice Sending Tuition 35,781.00 4,682.00 31,099.00 0.00<br />
Charter School Sending Tuition 0.00 17,703.00 (17,703.00) 0.00<br />
County Tax 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
TOTAL STATE & COUNTY ASSESSMENTS 89,878.00 88,613.00 1,265.00 0.00<br />
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 44,728,756.06 42,827,106.23 274,738.78 1,626,911.05<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Ambulance<br />
Salary - Special 302,759.00 281,906.48 20,852.52<br />
Expenses 67,344.48 67,344.48 0.00<br />
Employee Benefits 22,771.00 22,771.00 0.00<br />
Insurance Premiums 6,291.00 6,291.00 0.00<br />
Ambulance Special Appropriations<br />
Ambulance Purchase (New) 140,000.00 0.00 0.00 140,000.00<br />
TOTAL AMBULANCE 539,165.48 378,312.96 20,852.52 140,000.00<br />
Sanitary Sewer<br />
Salary - Commissioners 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Salary - Superintendent 20,000.00 19,923.06 76.94<br />
Salary - Staff 220,868.00 215,927.09 4,940.91<br />
Employee Benefits 88,634.00 56,804.11 31,829.89<br />
Fuel & Utilities 18,137.00 18,137.00 0.00<br />
Sewage Charges - Springfield 568,650.00 514,704.00 53,946.00<br />
Sewer Construction and Maint 19,825.00 19,825.00 0.00<br />
Equipment Maintenance 17,250.00 17,106.80 143.20<br />
Expenses 37,850.00 37,850.00 0.00<br />
Insurance Premiums 16,000.00 15,458.00 0.00 542.00<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Administration 24,000.00 23,741.00 259.00<br />
Sanitary Sewer Special Appropriations<br />
Sewer Bills <strong>of</strong> Prior Year 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Sewer Utility Billing S<strong>of</strong>tware 17,175.00 16,262.00 0.00 913.00<br />
Sewer DPW Wheelmeadow Brook Reconstruction 6,710.64 6,710.64 0.00 0.00<br />
Sewer DPW UST Removal #2 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 12,000.00<br />
Sewer DPW 10-Wheel Dump Truck 137,500.00 0.00 0.00 137,500.00<br />
Sewer DPW Comminuter 66,000.00 0.00 0.00 66,000.00<br />
Sewer DPW G.P.S Unit 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00<br />
Sewer / Water Systems Assessment 60,000.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00<br />
Subtotal Sanitary Sewer 1,348,599.64 977,448.70 91,195.94 279,955.00<br />
Water Department<br />
Salary - Commissioners 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
Salary - Superintendent 20,000.00 19,923.06 76.94<br />
Salary - Staff 294,382.00 277,726.88 16,655.12<br />
Employee Benefits 102,179.00 86,592.66 15,586.34<br />
Fuel & Utilities 14,430.00 14,430.00 0.00<br />
Water Charges - Springfield 740,591.25 620,591.25 120,000.00<br />
Water Construction & Maintenance 22,325.00 15,620.81 6,704.19<br />
Equipment Maintenance 21,250.00 20,759.94 490.06<br />
Expenses 27,880.00 27,880.00 0.00<br />
Insurance Premiums 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.00<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Administration 24,000.00 24,000.00 0.00<br />
Hydrants and Water Meters 43,000.00 38,252.66 4,747.34<br />
Travel Out <strong>of</strong> State 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES<br />
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Appropriations Balances<br />
as Modified Expended Surplus Forward<br />
Water Special Appropriations<br />
Water Utility Billing S<strong>of</strong>tware 17,175.00 16,262.00 0.00 913.00<br />
Water Dunn Road Water Main Installation 225,000.00 0.00 0.00 225,000.00<br />
Water Well Abandon Bark Haul 493.75 0.00 493.75 0.00<br />
Water DPW Dump Truck w/ Plow 115,000.00 0.00 0.00 115,000.00<br />
Water DPW G.P.S. Unit 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00<br />
Water Tank Radio Monitor 16,000.00 0.00 0.00 16,000.00<br />
Water Valve Exerciser 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00<br />
Water Flow Transmitter 17,500.00 0.00 0.00 17,500.00<br />
Water / Sewer Systems Assessment 75,000.00 0.00 0.00 75,000.00<br />
Subtotal Water 1,820,706.00 1,177,039.26 166,253.74 477,413.00<br />
TOTAL SANITARY SEWER & WATER 3,169,305.64 2,154,487.96 257,449.68 757,368.00<br />
Capital Projects (Bonded)<br />
Blueberry Hill/Wolf Swamp Schools 282,032.19 6,300.00 0.00 275,732.19<br />
Highway Road Rehab 3,003.78 0.00 0.00 3,003.78<br />
Wheelmeadow Brook Sewer Interceptor (3,869.32) 50,436.29 0.00 (54,305.61)<br />
York / Greenacre Water Main Installation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00<br />
New <strong>Town</strong> Yard 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Brook Interceptor Sewer 5,359.33 0.00 0.00 5,359.33<br />
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 286,575.98 56,736.29 0.00 229,839.69<br />
GRAND TOTAL 48,723,803.16 45,416,643.44 553,040.98 2,754,118.74<br />
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS<br />
To the Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> and the Select Board:<br />
Taxes, Levies, Value<br />
Total taxable valuation <strong>of</strong> all real and personal property for fiscal year 2007 is $2,110,540,388. This is essentially<br />
the same as fiscal <strong>2006</strong>’s value <strong>of</strong> $2,110,961,471. The analysis <strong>of</strong> sales in 2005 (valuation date <strong>of</strong> 1/1/<strong>2006</strong> for<br />
fiscal 2007) resulted in most assessments remaining the same with a few instances <strong>of</strong> values decreasing (Old Style<br />
and 1 and 2 bedroom homes). Due to sales <strong>of</strong> about 6% <strong>of</strong> the condominiums, assessments for this class <strong>of</strong> property<br />
increased in order to meet state guidelines for “full and fair cash value”.<br />
The tax rate for fiscal 2007 <strong>of</strong> $15.53 is an increase <strong>of</strong> $.27 (1.77%) from a fiscal <strong>2006</strong> rate <strong>of</strong> $15.26 per thousand<br />
dollars <strong>of</strong> value.<br />
Value <strong>of</strong> Taxable Real and Personal Property (All figures are for fiscal 2007)<br />
Personal Property (Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Etc.)<br />
Real Property (Land & Buildings)<br />
$24,969,388<br />
Increase/<br />
Decrease<br />
+.00487%<br />
Class 1 - Residential (Single Family, Condo, Land, Etc.) $2,026,588,600 -.01684%<br />
Class 3 - Commercial (Office Building, Shopping Centers, Etc.) $56,340,200 +.32552%<br />
Class 4 - Industrial (Land & Buildings <strong>of</strong> Utility Companies) $2,301,200 -8.6278%<br />
Total Taxable Valuation $2,110,540,388 -.01995%<br />
Non-Taxable Real Property (Government, Schools, Religious, Etc.) $137,567,400 +1.830%<br />
Tax Amount to Be Raised<br />
(Property owners agreed to spend this at town meeting.)<br />
Total Appropriation at <strong>Town</strong> Meeting $48,733,696.50<br />
(Plus Other Amounts to be Raised)<br />
Overlay Deficits <strong>of</strong> Prior Years $19,447.16<br />
Total <strong>of</strong> Cherry Sheet Offsets $752,616.00<br />
Community Preservation Act $237,000.00<br />
State & County Cherry Sheet Charges $93,508.00<br />
Allowance for Abatement & Exemption (Overlay) $121,100.70<br />
Total Amount to Be Raised $49,957,368.36<br />
Estimated Receipts and Available Funds<br />
(Where the money comes from to pay for services voted at town meeting.<br />
Cherry Sheet Estimated Receipts $6,526,728.00<br />
Estimated Receipts – Local $6,668,379.00<br />
Community Preservation Act Funds $237,000.00<br />
Free Cash (Also known as Available Funds) $1,019,743.50<br />
Other Available Funds $2,299,729.00<br />
“Other” – Debt Premium Amortization $429,096.63<br />
Total Estimated Receipts & Other Revenue Sources (34.39%) $17,180,676.13<br />
Total Real & Personal Property Tax Levy (65.61%) $32,776,692.23<br />
Total Receipts from All Sources i.e. GRAND TOTAL $49,957,368.36<br />
Tax Rate: In Massachusetts the tax rate is expressed in dollars per thousand. The total tax levy to be raised from<br />
real and personal property (i.e. income <strong>of</strong> $32,776,692.23) divided by the total taxable real and personal property<br />
value ($2,110,540,388) produces a decimal equivalent tax rate that must be multiplied by 1,000 to convert it into the<br />
proper format. The tax rate and ultimately the amount <strong>of</strong> tax paid, is directly related to the amount <strong>of</strong> income that<br />
can be raised from property (tax levy) approved to be spent by voters at the annual <strong>Town</strong> meeting and any special<br />
<strong>Town</strong> meetings.<br />
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Calculation Of The Tax Rate<br />
Fiscal 2007 Tax Rate = Tax Levy ÷ Total Taxable Valuation x 1,000 (Calculated Below)<br />
$15.53 = ($32,776,692.23÷ $2,110,540,388) x 1,000<br />
Proposition 2½<br />
In fiscal <strong>2006</strong>, the Levy Limit was $30,704,579. For fiscal 2007, the town is allowed to raise 2.5% more than the<br />
prior year’s levy limit (2.5% <strong>of</strong> $30,704,579). The additional $767,614 plus, “new growth” <strong>of</strong> $149,334 results in a<br />
Fiscal 2007 Levy Limit <strong>of</strong> $31,621,527. Finally, the statute allows the town to add “debt exclusion” or override<br />
amounts to this figure to arrive at a Maximum Allowable Levy <strong>of</strong> $32,793,420 for fiscal 2007. “Proposition 2½”<br />
applies to the tax levy to be raised. When you hear the phrase that property taxes under proposition 2½ cannot go up<br />
more than two and a half percent, it does not mean individual tax bills cannot go up more than two and a half<br />
percent. The amount that an individual property owner’s tax bill increases is not restricted directly by Proposition<br />
2½. Of the $32,793,420 that the town is allowed to collect, $32,776,692.23 is proposed to be collected. The<br />
difference between the two amounts, known as “Excess Levy Capacity”, is reported to the Select Board and the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Revenue. For the past several years the town has raised the maximum levy allowed. (The excess levy<br />
capacity has typically been an amount that is “left over” as a result not being able to have a tax rate that is not to the<br />
whole penny.)<br />
These examples and information are provided to assist taxpayers in understanding the process <strong>of</strong> how the rate is<br />
established. Please do not hesitate to call the Assessors’ Office if you have questions or concerns. Whether your<br />
question is about the rate or any other matters dealing with property values or taxation, we will try to help.<br />
The Board would like to thank the Assistant Assessor and his staff for handling the multitude <strong>of</strong> questions and<br />
concerns that taxpayers present to them when they call or come into the <strong>of</strong>fice. In addition, the cooperation and<br />
assistance <strong>of</strong> all the department heads, supervisors and their staffs are sincerely appreciated.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Elected Assessor:<br />
Jonathan L. Fein, Chair Person<br />
Appointed Assessors:<br />
Dennis V. Kennedy<br />
Peter Graczykowski<br />
Assessors’ Staff:<br />
Assistant Assessor - Robert P. Leclair, CMA, RMA, MAA<br />
Assessing Technician – Amy O’Connor<br />
Clerk - Ann M. Hubbard<br />
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To the Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Registrars conducted voter registration for the Annual <strong>Town</strong> Meeting, Preliminary Election, Annual<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Election, State Primary and the State Election. As <strong>of</strong> December 31, <strong>2006</strong> there were 11, 297 registered voters<br />
in town down from 11,366 a year earlier.<br />
3743 Democrat<br />
2783 Republican<br />
4719 Unenrolled (not affiliated with any party or political designation)<br />
32 Libertarian<br />
16 Green-Rainbow<br />
2 Interdependent 3 rd Party political designation<br />
1 Socialist Party political designation<br />
Voters <strong>of</strong>ten inquire how one becomes an Election Officer. The procedure begins with the Democratic and<br />
Republican <strong>Town</strong> Committees. Each year they should provide a list <strong>of</strong> interested persons to the Board <strong>of</strong> Selectman<br />
and the Registrars <strong>of</strong> Voters by June 1. The Registrars certify those persons who are qualified to serve and so inform<br />
the Board <strong>of</strong> Selectman by June 30. The Board <strong>of</strong> Selectman appoints the Election Officers between July 15 and<br />
August 15 for a one year term beginning September 1.<br />
Election Officers perform an important civic function. The Registrars wish to recognize their dedication and to<br />
express appreciation for their efforts on behalf <strong>of</strong> the voters <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Sandra A MacFayden<br />
Joseph S. Kennedy<br />
Robert F. Wilson<br />
G.A. Nolet, Acting <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
TOWN CLERK’S REPORT OF RECEIPTS<br />
Clerk’s Fee Business License .........................$800.00<br />
Marriage Licenses.........................................$1200.00<br />
Raffle Permits .................................................$150.00<br />
Searching Fees.............................................$6,788.50<br />
Voter List’s.......................................................$76.00<br />
Dog Licenses & Fees.................................$16,504.00<br />
Sporting Licenses.........................................$1,528.15<br />
Recycling Bulk Permits .............................$25,242.00<br />
Resident Recycling Permits .......................$84,885.00<br />
Tag Sale Permits..........................................$1,575.00<br />
Landscaper Dump Permits...........................$6,630.00<br />
Total ........................................................$145,378.65<br />
Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
Total Number <strong>of</strong> births, marriages and deaths in <strong>2006</strong> are as follows:<br />
Births: Deaths: Marriage Intentions: 83<br />
Female 45 Female 104 In-<strong>Town</strong> Marriages: 13<br />
Male 59 Male 71<br />
Total: 104 Total: 175<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING<br />
APRIL 25, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Acting under the authority <strong>of</strong> the posted warrant, the qualified voters <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> met at the time<br />
and place appointed. At 7:30 p.m. o’clock in the evening the Moderator declared the Annual <strong>Town</strong> Meeting open,<br />
there being more than a quorum present and all provisions <strong>of</strong> the law having been met.<br />
ARTICLE 1.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to hear and act on the reports <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>ficers and committees whose duty it<br />
may be to report at said meeting as printed in the Annual <strong>Town</strong> Report.<br />
ARTICLE 2.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to choose three trustees to administer the William Goldthwait Bequest, and<br />
that David Grimes, Phyllis Bogert and James O’Donnell be chosen as those trustees.<br />
ARTICLE 3.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum <strong>of</strong> $12,000 for the<br />
FY06 snow and ice removal deficit.<br />
ARTICLE 4.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum <strong>of</strong> $104,000 and to<br />
transfer from the FY06 Health Insurance account the sum <strong>of</strong> $289,188 to supplement the FY06 School Department<br />
budget for Special Education costs.<br />
ARTICLE 5.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum <strong>of</strong> $155,000 into<br />
the Energy Reserve Account and to allow the <strong>Town</strong> Manager to apportion such amounts into appropriate budgetary<br />
line items.<br />
ARTICLE 6.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared 4/5 vote, to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum <strong>of</strong> $1,540.51 to pay<br />
the following bills for services and/or materials received in Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005:<br />
$1, 213.96 to eco/Springfield, LLC (waste disposal)<br />
$ 326.55 to NAPA, Genuine Auto Parts.<br />
ARTICLE 7.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $15,000 from the Sewer Retained Earnings account<br />
for the payment <strong>of</strong> prior year insurance deductibles.<br />
ARTICLE 8.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to fix the Fiscal Year 2007 salary and compensation <strong>of</strong> the Moderator at<br />
$100, Select Persons at $2,000 each and one elected Assessor at $1,500, and to provide for a reserve fund.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted that $1,427,964, under the heading <strong>of</strong> General Government, be approved and said sum be raised<br />
and appropriated therefore.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted that $3,986,605, under the heading <strong>of</strong> Public Safety, be approved and the sum <strong>of</strong> $3,566,240 be<br />
raised and appropriated and the sum <strong>of</strong> $420,365, be raised and appropriated by Ambulance charges therefore.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted that $152,443, under the heading <strong>of</strong> Planning and Community Development, be approved and said<br />
sum be raised and appropriated therefore.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted that $5,738,426, under the heading <strong>of</strong> Public Works, be approved and the sum <strong>of</strong> $3,295,412 be<br />
raised and appropriated and the sum <strong>of</strong> $1,302,997 be raised and appropriated from Water charges and the sum <strong>of</strong><br />
$1,140,017 be raised and appropriated from Sewer charges therefore.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted that $1,362,331, under the heading <strong>of</strong> Community and Cultural Services, be approved and said sum<br />
be raised and appropriated therefore.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted that $24,627,465, under the heading <strong>of</strong> Schools, be approved and said sum be raised and<br />
appropriated therefore.<br />
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The <strong>Town</strong> voted that $8,153,365, under the heading Debt Service / Employee Benefits / Liability Insurance, be<br />
approved and the sum <strong>of</strong> $7,797,313 be raised and appropriated and the sum <strong>of</strong> $356,052 be transferred from the<br />
Fund Balance for Reserve for Future Years Debt Service Account therefore.<br />
ARTICLE 9.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to authorize the Select Board to execute documents, including deeds, to<br />
convey real estate acquired by the <strong>Town</strong> pursuant to tax title foreclosure procedures where conveyance <strong>of</strong> such real<br />
estate is to be made other than by following the procedures contained in General Laws Chapter 60, Section 77B.<br />
ARTICLE 10.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared 2/3 vote, to raise and appropriate the sum <strong>of</strong> $355,625 for addition to the Capital<br />
Stabilization Fund.<br />
ARTICLE 11.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared 2/3 vote, to raise and appropriate the sum <strong>of</strong> $50,000 for addition to the Operating<br />
Stabilization Fund.<br />
ARTICLE 12.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared 2/3 vote, to transfer from available funds the following amounts necessary for<br />
Capital projects and equipment:<br />
Transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $132,982 from the Retirement Stabilization Fund and the sum <strong>of</strong> $341,147<br />
from the Capital Stabilization Fund and to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum <strong>of</strong><br />
$ 47,358 for the following department purposes:<br />
Fire – Annual Truck Allocation ..........................................................................................................$35,000<br />
Public Works – Underground Storage Tank Removal ........................................................................$20,000<br />
School – Center School Carpet Replacement Phase II.........................................................................$25,000<br />
School – Repoint Mortar on LHS 1974 Addition.................................................................................$50,000<br />
Parks and Recreation – Repair Laurel Dam and Bridge.......................................................................$19,000<br />
School – Center School 10 year Exterior Refurbishing........................................................................$60,000<br />
Parks and Recreation – Tennis Court Resurfacing III..........................................................................$12,500<br />
School – LHS Pool Liner Repair..........................................................................................................$65,000<br />
School – Williams Middle School Exterior Door Replacement II .......................................................$10,000<br />
Parks and Recreation – Passenger Van.................................................................................................$21,260<br />
Public Works – GPS Unit.......................................................................................................................$5,000<br />
School – Williams Middle School Carpet I..........................................................................................$25,000<br />
School – Glenbrook Carpet I................................................................................................................$25,000<br />
Parks and Recreation – Greenwood ADA Compliant Doors .................................................................$1,227<br />
School – Center School Fresh Air Intake .............................................................................................$20,000<br />
Public Works – Street Sweeper ..........................................................................................................$127,500<br />
Total from Retirement Stabilization, Capital Stabilization and Treasury...........................................$521,487<br />
To transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $176,500 from Water Retained Earnings for the following department<br />
purposes:<br />
Public Works – Dump Truck with Plow ............................................................................................$115,000<br />
Public Works – GPS Unit.......................................................................................................................$3,000<br />
Public Works – Water Tank Radio Monitor.........................................................................................$16,000<br />
Valve Exerciser ....................................................................................................................................$25,000<br />
Flow Transmitter in Forest Glen Pump Station....................................................................................$17,500<br />
Total from Water Retained Earnings..................................................................................................$176,500<br />
To transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $218,500 from Sewer Retained Earnings for the following department<br />
purposes:<br />
Public Works – Underground Storage Tank Removal #2 ....................................................................$12,000<br />
Public Works – 10-Wheel Dump Truck w/plow…………………………………………...................137,500<br />
Public Works – Comminuter................................................................................................................$66,000<br />
Public Works – GPS Unit.......................................................................................................................$3,000<br />
Total from Sewer Retained Earnings .................................................................................................$218,500<br />
To transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $140,000 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved to fund a new ambulance<br />
to replace an existing ambulance:<br />
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To transfer from <strong>Town</strong> Hall ADA Improvements account the sum <strong>of</strong> $41,278 for the following<br />
department purposes:<br />
School – LHS ADA Compliant Restrooms Phase III......................................................................................... $27,000<br />
Parks and Recreation – Greenwood ADA Doors ............................................................................................... $14,278<br />
Total from <strong>Town</strong> Hall ADA Improvement account ........................................................................................... $41,278<br />
ARTICLE 13.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to appropriate funds to be received from the State for highway<br />
improvements under the authority <strong>of</strong> M.G.L. Chapter 90, or any other applicable law, and to authorize the Select<br />
Board, if necessary, to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation <strong>of</strong> state aid.<br />
ARTICLE 14.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to authorize the <strong>Town</strong> Treasurer, with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Select Board, to<br />
enter into compensating balance agreements with banking institutions having their principal <strong>of</strong>fices in the<br />
Commonwealth during Fiscal Year 2007, as permitted by General Laws Chapter 44, section 53F.<br />
ARTICLE 15.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to re-establish a revolving fund for the School Department, pursuant to<br />
General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, said fund to receive commissions paid by Pepsi for sales from vending<br />
machines located in various locations under the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the School Department, said funds to be deposited<br />
with the <strong>Town</strong> Treasurer and with payments from the fund to be expended by the School Department, up to $13,353,<br />
to support the school lunch and athletic programs and other school-related activities.<br />
ARTICLE 16.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to ratify and approve a lease for a period <strong>of</strong> time in excess <strong>of</strong> ten (10) years<br />
for the lease <strong>of</strong> space on the water tower owned by the <strong>Town</strong> on Academy Drive in the <strong>Town</strong> for placement <strong>of</strong><br />
wireless communications antennas on such terms approved by the Select Board.<br />
ARTICLE 17.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $17,175 from Water Retained Earnings and $17,175<br />
from Sewer Retained Earnings for the purpose <strong>of</strong> purchasing utility billing s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />
ARTICLE 18.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared 2/3 vote, to amend the actions taken pursuant to Article 16 <strong>of</strong> the May 2005 <strong>Town</strong><br />
meeting as follows: that the <strong>Town</strong> vote appropriate $4,100,000 for the purpose <strong>of</strong> financing the construction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
replacement <strong>of</strong> the Wheelmeadow Brook Interceptor sewer including without limitation all costs there<strong>of</strong> as defined<br />
in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> Chapter 29C <strong>of</strong> the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 78 <strong>of</strong> the Acts <strong>of</strong> 1998; that<br />
to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $4,100,000 and<br />
issue bonds or notes therefore under Chapter 44 <strong>of</strong> the General Laws and/or Chapter 29C <strong>of</strong> the General Laws, as<br />
most recently amended by St. 1998, c. 78; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> unless<br />
the Treasurer with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Select Board determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and<br />
may be secured by local system revenues as defined in Section 1 <strong>of</strong> Chapter 29C, as most recently amended by<br />
Chapter 78 <strong>of</strong> the Acts <strong>of</strong> 1998; that the Treasurer with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Select Board is authorized to borrow all<br />
or a portion <strong>of</strong> such amount from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust established pursuant to<br />
Chapter 29C, as most recently amended by Chapter 78 <strong>of</strong> the Acts <strong>of</strong> 1998; and in connection therewith to enter into<br />
a loan agreement and/or security agreement with the Trust and otherwise contract with the Trust and the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the project or for<br />
the financing there<strong>of</strong>; that the Select Board is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection, to expend all funds available for the project and to take any other action<br />
necessary to carry out the project.<br />
ARTICLE 19.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared 2/3 vote, to appropriate the sum <strong>of</strong> $600,000 to pay costs <strong>of</strong> replacing water mains in<br />
York Drive and Greenacre Avenue and for the payment <strong>of</strong> all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to<br />
meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow said<br />
amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8 <strong>of</strong> the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling<br />
authority, and to issue bonds or notes <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> therefore; provided however, that although any bonds or notes<br />
issued by the <strong>Town</strong> must constitute a pledge <strong>of</strong> its full faith and credit, in accordance with the General Laws, it is the<br />
expectation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> that any bonds or notes issued pursuant to this vote, shall be payable in the first instance<br />
from water rates and charges.<br />
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ARTICLE 20.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $10,000 from available funds in the Treasury, the<br />
sum <strong>of</strong> $5,000 from Water Retained Earnings and, the sum <strong>of</strong> $5,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings, for the purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> asbestos abatement in accordance with the Settlement with the Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection.<br />
ARTICLE 21.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $75,000 from available funds in the Treasury in<br />
order to fund an assessment and written report <strong>of</strong> town and school building needs for maintenance and capital<br />
planning purposes.<br />
ARTICLE 22.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $75,000 from Water Retained Earnings, and the sum<br />
<strong>of</strong> $60,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings for the purpose <strong>of</strong> conducting a water and sewer systems assessment.<br />
ARTICLE 23.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to establish a Recreation Stabilization Fund pursuant to G.L Chapter 40<br />
section 5B for the purpose <strong>of</strong> funding capital and equipment needs for recreation programs.<br />
ARTICLE 24.<br />
Withdrawn<br />
ARTICLE 25.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated, by a vote <strong>of</strong><br />
Yes—87 to No—122<br />
to insert the new Section 6-201 to the General Bylaws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
ARTICLE 26.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to amend the general bylaws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> by renumbering present Section<br />
6-201 to Section 6-202 and that the first sentence <strong>of</strong> said section be stricken and that the following be substituted<br />
therefore:<br />
6-202. False Burglar Alarm.<br />
If a person has for his home or business a burglar alarm system that results in a police call to the person’s<br />
home or business, the person is liable for a fee <strong>of</strong> Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) for a “false alarm” after one<br />
“false alarm” in any calendar year. The person shall be liable for a fee <strong>of</strong> Fifty Dollars ($50) for the third<br />
and all subsequent “false alarms” in any calendar year.<br />
ARTICLE 27.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to amend the general bylaws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> by renumbering present Section<br />
6-202 to 6-203 and that the following new Section 6-203 be inserted:<br />
6.-203. Regulations.<br />
The Select Board, after consultation with the Police Department, is authorized to issue regulations to carry<br />
out the purpose <strong>of</strong> this bylaw.<br />
ARTICLE 28.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to delete in its entirety the present Section 6-203 <strong>of</strong> the General Bylaws <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Town</strong> and insert the following new section, to be numbered Section 6-204;<br />
6-204. Fire Alarms Systems.<br />
(a) No owner or occupant <strong>of</strong> any home or business shall install a so-called “fire alarm” designed to<br />
summon the Fire Department without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief or his designee. All<br />
owners or occupants with fire alarms in place on the effective date <strong>of</strong> this bylaw shall obtain a permit<br />
within three months <strong>of</strong> the effective date. All owners or occupants shall give written notice to the Fire<br />
Department within thirty (30) days <strong>of</strong> the alarm’s being disconnected, removed or substantially altered.<br />
(b) If a person has for his home or business a fire alarm system that results in the Fire Department’s call to<br />
the person’s home or business, the person is liable for a fee <strong>of</strong> Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) for a “false<br />
alarm” after one “false alarm” in any calendar year. The person shall be liable for a fee <strong>of</strong> Fifty Dollars<br />
($50) for the third and all subsequent “false alarms” in any calendar year. A “false alarm” is defined as the<br />
triggering <strong>of</strong> the alarm by any cause other than a condition which the alarm system is intended to report<br />
(such as smoke or fire).<br />
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(c) The Select Board, after consultation with the Fire Department, is authorized to issue regulations to carry<br />
out the purpose <strong>of</strong> this bylaw.<br />
ARTICLE 29.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to amend Section 2-701(g)(5) (“Agricultural Practices”) <strong>of</strong> the General<br />
Bylaws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> by striking the definition <strong>of</strong> “normal maintenance <strong>of</strong> land in agricultural use” in said Section 2-<br />
701(g)(5) and incorporating therein by reference the definition <strong>of</strong> the foregoing term contained under<br />
“Agriculture”(Subsection (b)) in the DEP Regulations in 310 CMR Section 10.04.<br />
ARTICLE 30.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, in accordance with G.L. c. 40, section 4A, to authorize the <strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with one or more other governmental units to provide public health<br />
services which the Board <strong>of</strong> Health is authorized to perform, in accordance with an InterMunicipal Mutual Aid<br />
Agreement to be entered into between the <strong>Town</strong> and various governmental units.<br />
ARTICLE 31.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to increase the gross receipts that seniors may have in the prior calendar<br />
year to be eligible to defer property taxes under G. L. c. 59, Section 5, Clause 41A from $20,000 to $25,000, with<br />
such increase to be effective for deferrals granted for taxes assessed for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1,<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
ARTICLE 32.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated, by a vote<br />
Yes—86 to No—124<br />
to authorize the placement <strong>of</strong> the following referendum question on the ballot in <strong>2006</strong>: “Shall the fluoridation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> domestic water supply be discontinued?”<br />
ARTICLE 33.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to petition the General Court for passage <strong>of</strong> special legislation which would authorize<br />
the placement <strong>of</strong> the following referendum question on the ballot for the election <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers in 2007, or take<br />
any other action relative thereto: “Shall the fluoridation <strong>of</strong> the public water supply for domestic use in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> be discontinued?”<br />
ARTICLE 34.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to direct the Water and Sewer Department to update 2002 fluoridation program cost<br />
estimates <strong>of</strong> $30,000 per year and begin listing “Total Fluoridation” as derived from the summation <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong><br />
two separate line items “materials” and “labor” in the annual <strong>Town</strong> Budget as reported to all <strong>Town</strong> Meetings after<br />
July 1, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
ARTICLE 35.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to direct the Board <strong>of</strong> Health to establish then publish a response to each and every one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the “Fifty Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation” as found on www.fluoridealert.org/50Reasons and previously<br />
submitted to them by concerned citizens, by September 1 <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
ARTICLE 36.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to increase the water rate by $0.01 per 100 cubic feet to fund an account for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> reimbursing <strong>Longmeadow</strong> residents, on a first come first served basis, the cost <strong>of</strong> on operational water<br />
filtration system per <strong>Town</strong> household requesting such system for the purpose <strong>of</strong> removing any material/s such as<br />
are/may be added by the <strong>Town</strong> to its water supply with the intention <strong>of</strong> affecting residents health.<br />
ARTICLE 37.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to direct the Board <strong>of</strong> Health to obtain and maintain on file the signature <strong>of</strong> all adult<br />
and parent/guardian <strong>of</strong> minors affected by the <strong>Town</strong>s fluoridation program, and any future compulsory mass<br />
medication program(s), indicating informed consent to medicate, within six (6) months <strong>of</strong> ratifying this article for<br />
the current fluoridation program and prior to the inception <strong>of</strong> any future compulsory mass medication program(s).<br />
ARTICLE 38.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to direct the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works to seek bids for then present to 2007 <strong>Town</strong><br />
Meeting for vote the cost <strong>of</strong> an operational automatic medication overfeed detector, warning transmitter and remote<br />
receiver at <strong>Longmeadow</strong>’s Public Safety Facility for the <strong>Town</strong>’s fluoridation and any future program(s) utilizing the<br />
public water supply for compulsory mass medication.<br />
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ARTICLE 39.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by declared majority, to amend the General Bylaws by adding the new section as printed in the<br />
warrant, except for the following revisions, and that the reading <strong>of</strong> the article from the warrant be waived:<br />
Article 1 - DEMOLITION DELAY FOR STRUCTURES OF HISTORICAL OR ARCHITECTURAL<br />
SIGNIFICANCE<br />
SECTION - DECLARATION OF POLICY<br />
Finding that the economic, cultural and aesthetic standing <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> can best be maintained and<br />
enhanced by due regard for the historical and architectural heritage <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> and by striving to discourage the<br />
destruction <strong>of</strong> such cultural assets, it is hereby declared as a matter <strong>of</strong> public policy that the protection, enhancement,<br />
perpetuation and use <strong>of</strong> structures <strong>of</strong> historical and architectural significance, located within the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong>, is a public necessity, and is required in the interest <strong>of</strong> the prosperity, civic pride and general welfare<br />
<strong>of</strong> the people.<br />
SECTION - PURPOSES<br />
The purposes <strong>of</strong> this General Bylaw are to:<br />
1.1 Designate, preserve, protect, enhance and perpetuate those structures and sites within the <strong>Town</strong> that reflect<br />
outstanding elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>'s cultural, artistic, social, economic, political, architectural, historic or other<br />
heritage;<br />
1.2 Foster civic pride in the vestiges and accomplishments <strong>of</strong> the past;<br />
1.3 Stabilize or improve the aesthetic and economic vitality and values <strong>of</strong> such structures and sites;<br />
1.4 Protect and enhance the <strong>Town</strong>'s attraction to residents, tourists and visitors;<br />
1.5 Promote the use <strong>of</strong> historical or architectural structures and sites for the education and welfare <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Town</strong>;<br />
1.6 Promote good urban design including the perpetuation <strong>of</strong> related private open spaces;<br />
1.7 Promote and encourage continued private ownership and utilization <strong>of</strong> such buildings and sites now so owned<br />
and used: and<br />
1.8 Provide owners <strong>of</strong> significant structures with time to consider alternatives to demolition.<br />
SECTION - DEFINITIONS (motion to amend; delete first sentence—amendment passed)<br />
Definitions <strong>of</strong> the following words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to their common and<br />
usual meaning unless the contrary is clearly indicated:<br />
COMMISSION - The <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Commission. (motion to amend as follows: To remove the words<br />
“<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Building Demolition Committee” wherever the words “<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Commission”<br />
appears in the article—amendment passed)<br />
DEMOLITION - Any act <strong>of</strong> pulling down, destroying, removing, dismantling, or razing a structure or building or<br />
commencing the work <strong>of</strong> total or substantial destruction with the intent <strong>of</strong> completing the same. Substantial portion<br />
is defined as 25% <strong>of</strong> the volume <strong>of</strong> the structure or building, or 25% <strong>of</strong> the ro<strong>of</strong> structure.<br />
DEMOLITION PERMIT- A permit issued by the Building Commissioner under the State Building Code for the<br />
demolition <strong>of</strong> a building or structure.<br />
SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE - A structure or site found by the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Commission to<br />
contribute to the historical or architectural heritage or resources <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> pursuant to this Bylaw.<br />
STRUCTURE - Any edifice, object or building <strong>of</strong> any kind that is constructed or erected and requires more or less<br />
permanent location on the ground or attachment to an object with permanent location on the ground, not including<br />
wheels.<br />
SECTION - PROCEDURE (motion to amend- to delete 1.9, 1.10, and re-number 1.11 to 1.9 etc.—amendment<br />
passes)<br />
1.9 Upon receipt <strong>of</strong> any application for a demolition permit for a structure built prior to 1901, as designated by the<br />
Historical Commission, the Building Commissioner shall within five (5) days transmit a copy there<strong>of</strong> to the<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Commission.<br />
1.10 Within thirty (30) days <strong>of</strong> the Historical Commission's receipt <strong>of</strong> a copy <strong>of</strong> the application for a demolition<br />
permit, the Historical Commission shall hold a public hearing on such application, and shall make a<br />
determination as to whether the structure is a significant structure under one or more <strong>of</strong> the criteria set forth in<br />
the by-laws. The Historical Commission shall give written notice <strong>of</strong> the time and place <strong>of</strong> the hearing, not less<br />
than seven (7) days prior to the hearing, to the owner by certified mail, and by posting and by publication once<br />
in a local newspaper, and notification <strong>of</strong> abutters within 300 feet <strong>of</strong> the property lines. The Historical<br />
Commission may conduct a site visit prior to the hearing.<br />
1.11 If, within thirty (30) days <strong>of</strong> the Historical Commission's receipt <strong>of</strong> a copy <strong>of</strong> an application for a demolition<br />
permit no public hearing has been held, or no finding by the Historical Commission has been filed with the<br />
Building Commissioner, the Building Commissioner may, subject to the requirements <strong>of</strong> the State Building<br />
Code and any other applicable laws, bylaws, rules and regulations, issue the demolition permit.<br />
1.12 If after holding a public hearing the Historical Commission shall determine that the structure is not a significant<br />
structure because it fails to meet one or more <strong>of</strong> the criteria set forth here, or if the Historical Commission shall<br />
determine that the structure is a significant structure meeting one or more <strong>of</strong> the criteria set forth, but that the<br />
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proposed would not be detrimental to the historical or architectural heritage or resources <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>, then the<br />
Historical Commission shall notify the Building Commissioner in writing <strong>of</strong> its findings within fourteen (14)<br />
days <strong>of</strong> said determination. Upon receipt <strong>of</strong> such notification, or upon expiration <strong>of</strong> said fourteen(14) days<br />
without such notice, the Building Commissioner may issue a demolition permit subject to the requirements <strong>of</strong><br />
the State Building Code and any other applicable laws, bylaws, rules and regulations.<br />
1.13 If, after such hearing, the Historical Commission determines that the structure is a significant structure and that<br />
the proposed demolition would be detrimental to the historical or architectural heritage or resources <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Town</strong>, then it shall file written notice with findings, <strong>of</strong> its determination to the applicant and the Building<br />
Commissioner, and no demolition permit shall be issued until nine (9) months after the date <strong>of</strong> such<br />
determination by the Historical Commission.<br />
SECTION STANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION AS A SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE<br />
The Historical Commission shall determine that a structure be designated as a significant structure if it meets one or<br />
more <strong>of</strong> the following criteria:<br />
1.16 It is listed on, or is within an area listed on, the National Register <strong>of</strong> Historic Places, is eligible to be listed<br />
on the National Register <strong>of</strong> Historic Places or is the subject <strong>of</strong> a pending application for listing on said<br />
National Register.<br />
1.17 The Historical Commission determines that the structure meets one or more <strong>of</strong> the following three criteria:<br />
1.18 Historical Importance. The structure meets the criteria <strong>of</strong> historical importance if it:<br />
1. Has character, interest or value as part <strong>of</strong> the development, heritage or cultural characteristics <strong>of</strong> the town<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, the Commonwealth <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts or the nation.<br />
2. Exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social or historic heritage <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
1.19 Architectural Importance. The structure meets the criteria <strong>of</strong> architectural importance if it:<br />
1. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics <strong>of</strong> an architectural type<br />
2. Is the work <strong>of</strong> an architect, master builder or craftsman whose individual work has influenced the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
3. Contains elements <strong>of</strong> architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represents a<br />
significant innovation.<br />
1.20 Geographic Importance. The structure meets the criteria <strong>of</strong> geographic importance if:<br />
1. The site is part <strong>of</strong>, or related to, a square, park, or other distinctive area<br />
2. The structure, as to its unique location or its physical characteristics, represents an established and<br />
familiar visual feature <strong>of</strong> the neighborhood, village center, or the community as a whole.<br />
SECTION - DEMOLITION<br />
Notwithstanding the above provisions, the Building Commissioner may issue a demolition permit for a significant<br />
structure under any <strong>of</strong> the following circumstances:<br />
1.21 If at any time, after inspection, the Building Commissioner shall determine that the structure poses an imminent<br />
threat to the public health or safety <strong>of</strong> the community, and so advises the Historical Commission in writing.<br />
1.22 The Historical Commission is satisfied that there is no reasonable likelihood that either the owner or some other<br />
person or group is or will be willing to purchase, preserve, rehabilitate or restore such, and so advises the Building<br />
Commissioner in writing.<br />
1.23 The Historical Commission is satisfied that the owner has made continuing bona fide and reasonable efforts to<br />
locate a purchaser who would be willing to preserve, rehabilitate and restore the subject building but that such<br />
efforts have been and will continue to be unsuccessful, and so advises the Building Commissioner in writing.<br />
SECTION - EMERGENCY DEMOLITION (motion to amend-delete Section Emergency Demolitionamendment<br />
withdrawn.<br />
1.24 If a building or structure poses an immediate threat to public health or safety due to its deteriorated condition,<br />
the owner <strong>of</strong> such building or structure may request issuance <strong>of</strong> an emergency demolition permit from the Building<br />
Commissioner.<br />
1.25 Upon receipt <strong>of</strong> any application for an emergency demolition permit, the Building Commissioner shall within<br />
ten (10) days transmit a copy there<strong>of</strong> to the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Commission.<br />
1.26 As soon as is practicable, but within (fourteen) 14 days after receipt <strong>of</strong> such an application, the Building<br />
Commissioner shall inspect the building or structure with a team consisting <strong>of</strong> the Commissioner, <strong>Town</strong> Engineer,<br />
Fire Chief, Historical Commission Chair and two (2) other members <strong>of</strong> the Historical Commission selected by the<br />
Chair, or the designees <strong>of</strong> said <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
1.27 Within (ten) 10 days after inspection <strong>of</strong> the building or structure, and after consultation with other members <strong>of</strong><br />
the inspection team, the Building Commissioner shall determine:<br />
1) Whether the condition <strong>of</strong> the building or structure represents a serious and imminent threat to public health and<br />
safety.<br />
2) Whether there is any reasonable alternative to the immediate demolition <strong>of</strong> the building, or structure which would<br />
protect public health and safety.<br />
1.28 If the Building Commissioner finds:<br />
1) That the condition <strong>of</strong> the building or structure poses a serious and imminent threat to public health and safety.<br />
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2) That there is no reasonable alternative to the immediate demolition <strong>of</strong> the building or structure, then the<br />
Commissioner may issue an emergency demolition permit to the owner <strong>of</strong> the building or structure.<br />
OR<br />
3) That the condition <strong>of</strong> the building or structure does not pose a serious and imminent threat to public health and<br />
safety.<br />
4) That there are reasonable alternatives to the immediate demolition <strong>of</strong> the building or structure which would<br />
protect public health and safety, then the Commissioner(s) may refuse to issue an emergency demolition permit to<br />
the owner <strong>of</strong> the building.<br />
1.29 Upon issuing an emergency demolition permit under the provisions <strong>of</strong> this section, the Building Commissioner<br />
shall submit a brief written report to the Historical Commission describing the condition <strong>of</strong> the building or and the<br />
basis for his/her decision to issue an emergency demolition permit. Nothing in this section shall be inconsistent with<br />
the procedure for the demolition and/or securing <strong>of</strong> buildings and structures established by M.G.L. Chapter 143,<br />
Sections 6-10.<br />
SECTION - ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES<br />
The following enforcement and remedies shall apply under this bylaw:<br />
1.30 The Historical Commission is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to carry out its duties and functions<br />
under this bylaw.<br />
1.31 The Historical Commission and the Building Commissioner are each authorized to institute any and all<br />
proceedings in law or equity they shall deem necessary and appropriate to obtain compliance with the requirements<br />
<strong>of</strong> this bylaw, or to prevent a violation there<strong>of</strong>.<br />
1.32 No building permit shall be issued with respect to any premises upon which a significant structure has been<br />
demolished in violation <strong>of</strong> this bylaw for a period <strong>of</strong> two (2) years from the date <strong>of</strong> the completion <strong>of</strong> such<br />
demolition. Any owner <strong>of</strong> a building subject to this bylaw that demolishes a building without first obtaining a<br />
demolition permit in accordance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> this bylaw shall be subject to a fine <strong>of</strong> $100. Each day the<br />
violation exists shall constitute a separate <strong>of</strong>fense.<br />
SECTION - SEVERABILITY<br />
If any section, paragraph or part <strong>of</strong> this bylaw be for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court,<br />
every other section, paragraph and part shall continue in full force and effect to the extent that the overall purposes<br />
<strong>of</strong> this article can still be met.<br />
Article passed by majority as amended.<br />
ARTICLE 40.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> by adding the following text to the end <strong>of</strong><br />
Sections B and C <strong>of</strong> Article VI(6), Area Regulations: for pools, either above or inground, on corner lots, siting<br />
restrictions may be established through the special permit process.<br />
ARTICLE 41.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted, by a declared majority, to accept General laws Chapter 44B sections 3-7, known as the<br />
Community Preservation Act, which establishes a special “Community Preservation Fund” that may be appropriated<br />
and spent for certain open space, historic resources and affordable housing purposes and to approve a property tax<br />
surcharge that shall be in the amount <strong>of</strong> 1% <strong>of</strong> the taxes assessed annually on real property and shall be dedicated to<br />
the fund, such surcharge to be imposed on taxes assessed for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, <strong>2006</strong>, and to<br />
exempt from the surcharge the following: the first $100,000 <strong>of</strong> assessed valuation <strong>of</strong> Class One, residential parcels,<br />
and any property owned and occupied by a person who would qualify, by State guidelines, for low income or<br />
moderate income housing.<br />
ARTICLE 42.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted. by a 2/3 majority, to abolish Section I, Change to give Uniformity (pg 48), <strong>of</strong> Article IV in the<br />
Zoning By-Laws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>.<br />
The meeting was dissolved at 12:08am 4-26-<strong>2006</strong><br />
________________________________________<br />
Donna Hunsinger – <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
Amendments by:_________________________________________<br />
Gerard Nolet—Interim <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
PRELIMINARY ELECTION<br />
MAY 9, <strong>2006</strong><br />
The qualified voters <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> met at the time and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling place, the ballot boxes<br />
were opened and shown to be empty and the registers were set at zero to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the Election Officers and the Police<br />
Officers on duty. The Wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave the keys to the Police Officers on duty. The polls were declared open<br />
at 8:00 a.m.<br />
Election Officers were as follows:<br />
PRECINCT A: Warden, Jeanette Regan (R ); Clerk, Elizabeth Vartarian (D); Tellers; Incoming – Roberta Pannuccio (D) John<br />
Russell Outgoing; Ciro Camerota (D) Gerry Nolet ( R )<br />
PRECINCT B: Warden, Alice H<strong>of</strong>fman ( D ) Clerk, Beverly Gray ( R)<br />
Tellers; Incoming – Gloria McCauley (D) Madalyn Guertin ( R)<br />
Outgoing; Eugene Adamz ( D) Meredith Wheaton<br />
PRECINCT C: Warden, Sue Dow ( R) Clerk, Larry Dunn ( D)<br />
Tellers; Incoming – Polly Felici (D) Ruth Taylor (R )<br />
Outgoing - Beverly Shore ( D) Ralph Brown<br />
PRECINCT D: Warden, William McGurk (D) Clerk, Margaret Jenkins<br />
Tellers; Incoming – Incoming Pat Camerota (D) Mary Jean Ryan ( R )<br />
Outgoing - Deborah Shraccia – Dakers (D) Bob Agin ( R )<br />
PRECINCT E: Warden, Eleanor Stolar ( D) Clerk, Ellie Tyson ( R )<br />
Tellers; Incoming - Rosemarie Langlois ( D) Elaine Nolet ( R)<br />
Outgoing - Barbara Adamz (D) Janet Draymore ( R)<br />
One Floater Edward Sergel ( D )<br />
At 8:00 p.m. o’clock in the evening the polls were declared closed. Tabulation was performed using optical scanning vote-counting<br />
equipment. Wardens and Clerks began the tabulation procedure. When all precincts were tallied the results were declared as follows:<br />
A B C D E Total<br />
Moderator<br />
Ronald Hastie 28 39 27 35 22 151<br />
Michael Kallock 120 111 67 46 69 413<br />
Judd Peskin 39 21 13 32 25 130<br />
The total vote was 695, a 6% turnout, there being 11,032 registered voters as <strong>of</strong> April 19, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
________________________<br />
Donna Hunsinger, <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION<br />
JUNE 6, <strong>2006</strong><br />
The qualified voters <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> met at the time and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling<br />
place, the ballot boxes were opened and shown to be empty and the registers were set at zero to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong><br />
the Election Officers and the Police Officers on duty. The Wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave the keys to the<br />
Police Officers on duty. The polls were declared open at 8:00 a.m.<br />
Election Officers were as follows:<br />
PRECINCT A: Warden, Beverly Gray (R ); Clerk, William Mcgurk (D); Tellers; Incoming – Domicic Dieni (D)<br />
Patricia Devoto ( R) Outgoing; Polly Felici (D) John Shuttleworth ( R)<br />
PRECINCT B: Warden, Elizabeth Vartanian ( D ) Clerk, Jeanette Regan ( R)<br />
Tellers; Incoming – Beverly Shore (D) George Schmeck ( R)<br />
Outgoing; Madeline Guertin ( D) Gloria McCauley ( R)<br />
PRECINCT C: Warden, Sue Dow ( R) Clerk, Alice H<strong>of</strong>fman ( D)<br />
Tellers; Incoming – James Jones (D) John Russell (R )<br />
Outgoing - Jean Deon ( D) Delores Schmeck ( R)<br />
PRECINCT D: Warden, Larry Dunn (D) Clerk, Eleanor Jagodowski (R )<br />
Tellers; Incoming – Elsie Haroshevsky (D) Mary Ann Van Wagner ( R )<br />
Outgoing - Roberta Panuccio (D) Mary Jean Ryan ( R )<br />
PRECINCT E: Warden, Eleanor Stolar ( D) Clerk, Ellie Tyson ( R )<br />
Tellers; Incoming – Phyllis Dieni ( D) Robert Agin ( R)<br />
Outgoing - Ellen Occhiuti (D) Ruth Taylor ( R)<br />
Three Floaters Edward Sergel ( D ), Margaret Jenkins ( R), Meredith Wheaton ( R)<br />
At 8:00 p.m. o’clock in the evening the polls were declared closed. Tabulation was performed using optical scanning<br />
vote-counting equipment. Wardens and Clerks began the tabulation procedure. When all precincts were tallied the<br />
results were declared as follows:<br />
A B C D E Total<br />
Moderator<br />
Ronald Hastie 145 143 123 132 113<br />
Aux. 1 1 658<br />
Michael Kallock 407 335 257 303 259<br />
Aux. 3 1 3 1568<br />
Write In’s 1 4 5<br />
Blanks 36 32 20 16 33 137<br />
Select Board<br />
Kathleen E. Grady 282 253 216 232 199<br />
Aux. 3 1 4 1190<br />
Palmerino P. Santaniello 358 340 261 302 254<br />
Aux. 2 1 4 1522<br />
John J. Fitzgerald 323 237 170 215 193<br />
Aux. 1 1 4 1144<br />
Write In’s 6 4 13 2 4 39<br />
Blanks 207 188 141 159 156 851<br />
School Committee<br />
Christine Swanson 320 239 221 248 204<br />
Aux 1 1 3<br />
Total 1237<br />
Write Ins:<br />
Rob Aseltine 208 135 82 97 131 653<br />
MaryGail Cokkinias 102 72 44 49 34 301<br />
Planning Board:<br />
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Walter Gunn 370 301 265 285 257 1478<br />
Write In’s 11<br />
Housing Authority<br />
Write In’s:<br />
Eleanor Stolar 6 6<br />
Joseph Peter Bouvier 6 7 6 7 26<br />
Ed Kline 2 2<br />
Eric Ezer 2 2<br />
Jeffrey Griem 9 6 4 19<br />
Callan 3 3<br />
Blanks 1151 981 785 897 815 4629<br />
Ballot Question:<br />
Yes 379 269 217 248 225<br />
Aux. 1 0 3 1343<br />
No 124 151 135 163 116<br />
Aux. 2 1 4 696<br />
Blanks 85 91 48 44 61 329<br />
The total number <strong>of</strong> voters was 2368, a 26% turnout, there being 11,032 registered voters as <strong>of</strong> April 19, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Donna Hunsinger<br />
________________<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATE PRIMARY<br />
TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 19, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Acting under the authority <strong>of</strong> the posted warrant, the qualified voters <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> met at the time<br />
and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling place, ballot boxes were opened<br />
and shown to be empty and the registers set at zero to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the Election Officers<br />
and Police Officers on duty. The Wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave the keys to the Police<br />
Officers on duty. The polls were declared open at 7:00 o’clock a.m. in the forenoon. Election<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers were as follows:<br />
Wardens; Lawrence Dunn(D), Susan Dow(R)<br />
Deputy Wardens; Alana H<strong>of</strong>fman (D), Craton Sheffield (R)<br />
Floaters; Irene Kotula (D), Ann Hughes (D), Janet Draymore (R), Margaret Jenkins (R)<br />
PRECINCT A: Clerk; Beverly Gray (R), Deputy Clerk; Elizabeth Vartanian (D), Inspectors;<br />
Barabara Adamz (D), Catherine Ferrero (R), Rosemarie Langlois (D), Marlene Rubin (R).<br />
PRECINCT B: Clerk; Eleanor Jagodowski (R), Deputy Clerk; Irma Goldsmith (D)<br />
Inspectors; Elsie Haroshevsky (D), Joy Brown (R), Frances Gar<strong>of</strong>alo (D), Mary Ann<br />
VanWagner (R).<br />
PRECINCT C: Clerk; Jeanette Regan (R), Deputy Clerk; Ellen Occhiuti, (D) Inspectors;<br />
Rebecca Squire (D), Patricia Devoto (R), Ralph Brown (R), Patricia Hogan-Welch (D)<br />
PRECINCT D: Clerk; William McGurk(D), Deputy Clerk; John Shuttleworth (R)<br />
Inspectors; Polly Felici (D), Elaine Nolet (R), Murray Federman (D), Madalyn<br />
Guertin (R).<br />
PRECINCT E: Clerk; Eleanor Stolar (D), Deputy Clerk; Winifred Hopfe (R) Inspectors;<br />
Jennie Zeroogian (D), Gerald Nolet (R), Eugene Adamz, (D), Bonnie Campbell (R).<br />
At 8:00 o’clock in the afternoon the polls were declared closed. Tabulation was performed using<br />
optical scanning vote-counting equipment. The results were declared as follows:<br />
REPUBLICAN PARTY<br />
SENATOR IN CONGRESS<br />
Kenneth G. Chase 213<br />
Kevin P. Scott 286<br />
All Others 2<br />
Blanks 211<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
GOVERNOR<br />
Kerry Healey 548<br />
All Others 14<br />
Blanks 150<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR<br />
Reed V. Hillman 487<br />
All Others 2<br />
Blanks 223<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
ATTORNEY GENERAL<br />
Larry Frisoli 446<br />
All Others 1<br />
Blanks 265<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
SECRETARY OF STATE<br />
All Others 9<br />
Blanks 703<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
TREASURER<br />
All Others 7<br />
Blanks 705<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
AUDITOR<br />
All Others 5<br />
Blanks 707<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS<br />
All Others 5<br />
Blanks 707<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
COUNCILLOR<br />
Michael Franco 378<br />
All Others 1<br />
Blanks 333<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT<br />
Kevin Q. Corridan 220<br />
Ronald J. Cutler 99<br />
Enrico John Villamaino 302<br />
All Others 4<br />
Blanks 87<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
REPRESENATIVE IN GENERAL COURT<br />
Mary S. Rogeness 597<br />
All Others 2<br />
Blanks 113<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY<br />
All Others 11<br />
Blanks 701<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
CLERK OF COURTS<br />
WRITE-IN<br />
Brian Lees 417<br />
Mazza 2<br />
Goodhines 11<br />
Blanks 282<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
REGISTER OF DEEDS<br />
WRITE-IN<br />
Brian Lees 26<br />
Ashe 8<br />
All Others 22<br />
Blanks 656<br />
TOTAL 712<br />
DEMOCRATIC PARTY<br />
SENATOR IN CONGRESS<br />
Edward M. Kennedy 1945<br />
All Others 23<br />
Blanks 569<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
GOVERNOR<br />
Christopher F. Gabrieli 463<br />
Deval L. Patrick 1435<br />
Thomas F. Reilly 617<br />
All Others 0<br />
Blanks 22<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR<br />
Deborah B. Goldberg 809<br />
Timothy P. Murray 999<br />
Andrea C. Silbert 323<br />
All Others 1<br />
Blanks 405<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
ATTORNEY GENERAL<br />
Martha Coakley 1568<br />
All Others 7<br />
Blanks 962<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
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SECRETARY OF STATE<br />
William Francis Galvin 1630<br />
John Bonifaz 353<br />
All Others 3<br />
Blanks 551<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
TREASURER<br />
Timothy P. Cahill 1639<br />
All Others 4<br />
Blanks 894<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
AUDITOR<br />
A. Joseph DeNucci 1531<br />
All Others 8<br />
Blanks 998<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS<br />
Richard E. Neal 1914<br />
All Others 15<br />
Blanks 608<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
COUNCILLOR<br />
Peter Vickery 976<br />
Rinaldo DelGallo, III 135<br />
Thomas T. Merrigan 740<br />
All Others 6<br />
Blanks 680<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT<br />
Brian Michael Ashe 1225<br />
Gail D. Candaras 947<br />
Rosemarie Mazza-Moriarty 171<br />
All Others 4<br />
Blanks 190<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
REPRESENATIVE IN GENERAL COURT<br />
WRITE-In<br />
B Lees 8<br />
All Others 29<br />
Blanks 2500<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
DISTRICT ATTORNEY<br />
William M. Bennett 1891<br />
All Others 1<br />
Blanks 645<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
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CLERK OF COURTS<br />
Marie Grimaldi Mazza 461<br />
James R. Goodhines 1644<br />
WRITE-IN<br />
B Lees 136<br />
All Others 31<br />
Blanks 265<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
REGISTER OF DEEDS<br />
Donal E.Ashe 1476<br />
Gerard B. Mattews 704<br />
WRITE-IN<br />
B Lees 10<br />
Blanks 347<br />
TOTAL 2537<br />
No nominations for any other <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
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_________________________<br />
Donna Hunsinger, <strong>Town</strong> Clerk
TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
STATE ELECTION<br />
TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 7, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Acting under the authority <strong>of</strong> the posted warrant the qualified voters <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> met on November<br />
7, <strong>2006</strong> at the time and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling place and the ballot boxes were<br />
opened and shown to be empty and the registers were set to zero to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the election <strong>of</strong>ficers and other<br />
persons present. The wardens locked the ballot boxes and gave keys to the police <strong>of</strong>ficers on duty. The polls were<br />
opened at 7:00 a.m. in the forenoon. Election <strong>of</strong>ficers were as follows:<br />
Wardens; Alice H<strong>of</strong>fman (D), Eleanor Jagodowski (R)<br />
Deputy Wardens; William McGurk (D), Beverly Gray (R)<br />
PRECINCT A: Clerk; Elizabeth Tyson (R) Deputy Clerk; Elizabeth Vartanian (D), Inspectors; Barbara Adamz<br />
(D), Eleanore Casden (R), Irene Kotula (D), Don Gaffney (R), Deborah Sbraccia-Dakers (D), Delores Schmeck (R),<br />
James Jones (D), Esme Little (U), Floater; Gloria McCauley (R).<br />
PRECINCT B: Clerk; Margaret Jenkins (R), Deputy Clerk; Marjorie Morgan (D), Inspectors; Pat Lisowski (D),<br />
Marilyn Hurst (R), Irma Goldsmith (D), Marilyn Feldman (U), Gloria Tramazzo (D), George Schmeck (R), Martine<br />
Roberts (D), Janet Draymore (R), Floater; Edward Sergel (D).<br />
PRECINCT C: Clerk; Jeanette Regan (R), Deputy Clerk; Ellen Occhuiti (D), Inspectors; Marilyn Marr (D),<br />
Patricia DeVoto (R), Patricia Hogan-Welch (D), John Russell (R), Ann Hughes (D), Dave Grimes (R), Jim<br />
O’Donnell (D), Eleanor Santos (U), Floater; Ann Cowen (D).<br />
PRECINCT D: Clerk; Rebecca Squier (D), Deputy Clerk; John Shuttleworth (R),Inspectors; Ray Marr (D),<br />
Elaine Nolet (R), Elsie Haroshevsky (D), Joy Brown (R), Emmie Grimes, (D), Mary Jean Ryan (R), Frances<br />
Garafalo (D), Rachel Hermany (R) Floater; Catherine Ferrero (R).<br />
PRECINCT E: Clerk; Eleanor Stolar (D), Deputy Clerk; Winifred Hopfe (R), Inspectors; Jennie Zeroogian (D),<br />
Robert Agin (R), Eugene Adamz (D), Merideth Wheaton (R), Anne Ward (D), Peter Santos (U), Robert Shanley<br />
(D), Madalyn Guertin (R), Floaters; Ralph Brown (R), Kevin Lonergan (U), Taylor Dakers (17 year old student).<br />
At 8:00 p.m. o’clock in the evening the polls were declared closed. Tabulation was performed using optical<br />
scanning vote-counting equipment.<br />
SENATOR IN CONGRESS<br />
A B C D E TOTAL<br />
Edward M. Kennedy 968 876 787 893 885 4409<br />
Kenneth G. Chase 539 489 519 603 503 2653<br />
All Others 4 6 4 2 3 19<br />
Blanks 62 52 44 44 75 277<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 154 2 1466 7358<br />
GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR<br />
Healey and Hillman 613 544 563 693 602 3015<br />
Patrick and Murray 871 775 700 732 769 3847<br />
Mihos and Sullivan 54 63 60 86 52 315<br />
Ross and Robinson 22 29 20 21 14 106<br />
All Others 3 2 0 1 1 7<br />
Blanks 10 10 11 9 28 68<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
ATTORNEY GENERAL<br />
Martha Coakley 1008 915 803 921 902 4549<br />
Larry Frisole 471 419 458 542 451 2341<br />
All Others 0 3 0 0 0 3<br />
Blanks 94 86 93 79 113 465<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
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SECRETARY OF STATE<br />
William Francis Galvin 1103 1008 928 1096 1008 5143<br />
Jill E. Stein 251 213 219 241 224 1148<br />
All Others 6 5 1 4 4 20<br />
Blanks 213 197 206 201 230 1047<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
TREASURER<br />
Timothy P. Cahill 1121 1020 926 1120 1051 5238<br />
James O’Keefe 198 185 208 192 153 936<br />
All Others 4 3 3 4 1 15<br />
Blanks 250 215 217 226 261 1169<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
AUDITOR<br />
A. Joseph DeNucci 1064 970 879 1092 1018 5023<br />
Rand Wilson 237 199 235 204 173 1048<br />
All Others 1 2 2 4 0 9<br />
Blanks 271 252 238 242 275 1278<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS<br />
Richard E. Neal 1202 1079 997 1147 1089 5514<br />
All Others 30 22 19 18 12 101<br />
Blanks 341 322 338 377 365 1743<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
COUNCILLOR<br />
Michael Franco 384 333 383 446 392 1938<br />
Thomas Merrigan 665 570 518 581 595 2929<br />
Michael Kogut 341 362 310 366 291 1670<br />
All Others 0 4 0 0 0 4<br />
Blanks 183 154 143 149 188 817<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT<br />
Gale D. Candaras 822 747 663 724 741 3697<br />
Enrico John Villamaino II 659 575 603 728 618 3183<br />
All Others 0 2 2 1 0 5<br />
Blanks 92 99 86 89 107 473<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT<br />
Mary S. Rogeness 1088 1017 971 1158 1052 5286<br />
All Others 30 35 26 16 7 114<br />
Blanks 455 371 357 368 407 1958<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
DISTRICT ATTORNEY<br />
William M. Bennett 1241 1116 1048 1197 1126 5728<br />
All Others 14 13 7 7 3 44<br />
Blanks 318 294 299 338 337 1586<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
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CLERK OF COURTS<br />
James R. Goodhines 929 797 645 776 724 3871<br />
Brian P. Lees 608 587 658 731 689 3273<br />
All Others 2 2 2 0 0 6<br />
Blanks 34 37 49 35 53 208<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
REGISTER OF DEEDS<br />
Donald E. Ashe 1121 1037 948 1109 1042 5257<br />
All Others 22 15 13 8 3 61<br />
Blanks 430 371 393 425 421 2040<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
QUESTION 1<br />
Yes 697 591 551 644 570 3053<br />
No 780 735 707 805 748 3775<br />
Blanks 96 97 96 93 148 530<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
QUESTION 2<br />
Yes 481 427 396 431 412 2147<br />
No 940 833 841 989 854 4457<br />
Blanks 152 163 117 122 200 754<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
QUESTION 3<br />
Yes 587 564 550 566 500 2767<br />
No 807 681 677 849 734 3748<br />
Blanks 179 178 127 127 232 843<br />
Total 1573 1423 1354 1542 1466 7358<br />
The total vote was 7358, a 65% turnout, there being 11,397 registered voters as <strong>of</strong> October 18, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
___________________________<br />
Gerard Nolet, Interim <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW<br />
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING<br />
NOVEMBER 28, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Acting under the authority <strong>of</strong> the posted warrant, the qualified voters <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> met at the time<br />
and place appointed. At 7:00pm, the Moderator declared the Special <strong>Town</strong> Meeting open, there being more than a<br />
quorum present and all provisions <strong>of</strong> the law having been met. The <strong>Town</strong> Moderator opened the <strong>Town</strong> Meeting at<br />
8:08pm.<br />
ARTICLE 1.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted unanimously to transfer from Free Cash the sum <strong>of</strong> $94.99 and from the Sewer Retained Earnings<br />
the sum <strong>of</strong> $3,621.00 for the purpose <strong>of</strong> paying prior year bills as follows.<br />
$ 4.99 Brightwood Hardware Supplies<br />
$ 90.00 W. B. Mason Supplies<br />
$ 3,621.00 MA. Interlocal Ins. Assoc. Insurance deductibles<br />
ARTICLE 2.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted unanimously to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $50,000 from Free Cash to the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works<br />
budget for maintenance and repairs to town and school buildings.<br />
ARTICLE 3.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $440,000 from Free Cash, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> reducing the FY07<br />
tax levy.<br />
ARTICLE 4.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted unanimously to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $100,000 from Free Cash to the Operational Stabilization Fund.<br />
ARTICLE 5.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted unanimously to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $100,000 from Free Cash to be used for repairs to roads,<br />
sidewalks and drains.<br />
ARTICLE 6.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority to transfer the sum <strong>of</strong> $30,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings, to provide sufficient<br />
additional funds to purchase a ten-wheel dump truck as authorized by Article 12 <strong>of</strong> the April <strong>2006</strong> Annual <strong>Town</strong><br />
Meeting.<br />
ARTICLE 7.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority to transfer from available funds the sum <strong>of</strong> $33,000; $ 8,250 from Ambulance Receipts<br />
Reserved and $24,750 from Free Cash to purchase a command vehicle to be used by the Fire Chief/EMS Director.<br />
ARTICLE 8.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority to transfer from Ambulance Receipts Reserved the sum <strong>of</strong> $23,000 to purchase a<br />
cardiac defibrillator for use in the ambulance.<br />
ARTICLE 9.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority to transfer from Water Retained Earnings the sum <strong>of</strong> $100,000 to provide sufficient<br />
funds to design and install a water line on West Road and Dunn Road, as authorized by Article 22 <strong>of</strong> the May 2005<br />
Annual <strong>Town</strong> Meeting.<br />
ARTICLE 10.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority to accept, for all boards, committees or commissions holding adjudicatory hearings in<br />
the <strong>Town</strong>, the provisions <strong>of</strong> G.L. c.39, §23D, which provide that a member <strong>of</strong> a board, committee, or commission<br />
holding an adjudicatory hearing shall not be disqualified from voting in the matter solely due to the member’s<br />
absence from one session <strong>of</strong> such hearing, provided that certain conditions are met.<br />
ARTICLE 11.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by a declared 2/3 vote to transfer the care, custody, management and control <strong>of</strong> the following<br />
parcels <strong>of</strong> land from the Treasurer to the Conservation Commission, pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C:<br />
Parcel ID Acres Street Location<br />
18-27-30 .292 Arcadia Street<br />
18-30-30 .661 Arcadia Street<br />
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66-30-29 3.15 Berwick Road<br />
150-27-29 1.10 Circle Road<br />
42-9-28 .45 Barrington Road<br />
144-3-28 .138 Chestnut Road<br />
42-10-28 .064 Barrington Road<br />
42-114-28 .254 Barrington Road<br />
ARTICLE 12.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted unanimously to accept the provisions <strong>of</strong> G.L. Chapter 59, section 5, clause 41D which provides for<br />
a cost <strong>of</strong> living adjustment for the elderly who receive a personal exemption under Clause 41C <strong>of</strong> Section 5 <strong>of</strong><br />
Chapter 59, such cost <strong>of</strong> living adjustment to be reported to the town by the Commissioner <strong>of</strong> Revenue.<br />
ARTICLE 13.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted unanimously to amend Article XI, Section C., Applicability, Subsection 1. <strong>of</strong> the zoning bylaw, by<br />
deleting the first sentence in its entirety and replacing it with the following language:<br />
“Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-Law to the contrary, no construction, exterior<br />
reconstruction or exterior alteration <strong>of</strong> a structure and no relocation or change in use <strong>of</strong> any<br />
building, structure or premises other than a single-family dwelling not within a residential<br />
development shall be allowed until the provisions <strong>of</strong> this section <strong>of</strong> the By-Law, has been<br />
fulfilled.”<br />
The existing language reads as follows: “Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law to the<br />
contrary, no building permit for construction, exterior reconstruction, exterior alteration, relocation or<br />
changes in use <strong>of</strong> any building, structure or premises other than a single-family dwelling not within a<br />
Residential Development shall be granted until the provisions <strong>of</strong> this section <strong>of</strong> the By-Law have been<br />
fulfilled.”<br />
ARTICLE 14.<br />
The amendment passed by<br />
YES: 118<br />
NO: 62<br />
To add to the end <strong>of</strong> this article the following:<br />
(4). The Community Preservation Committee shall establish a deadline for applications for exemptions to coincide<br />
with the application deadline for personal exemptions.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority to amend the General By-Laws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> pursuant to the <strong>Town</strong>’s acceptance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Community Preservation Act and as specifically authorized by General Laws, Chapter 44B, Section 5, by inserting a<br />
new Section 2-808 to the General By-Laws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>, as follows:<br />
(a) Establishment<br />
There is hereby established a Community Preservation Committee, consisting <strong>of</strong> nine (9) voting members pursuant<br />
to MGL Chapter 44B. The composition <strong>of</strong> the committee, the appointment authority, and the term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice for the<br />
committee members shall be as follows: One member <strong>of</strong> the Conservation Commission as designated by the<br />
Commission for a term <strong>of</strong> three years; One member <strong>of</strong> the Historical Commission as designated by the Commission<br />
for a term <strong>of</strong> three years; One member <strong>of</strong> the Planning Board as designated by the Board for a term <strong>of</strong> three years;<br />
One member <strong>of</strong> the Parks and Recreation Commission as designated by the Commission for an initial term <strong>of</strong> one<br />
year and thereafter for a term <strong>of</strong> three years; One member <strong>of</strong> the Housing Authority as designated by the Authority<br />
for an initial term <strong>of</strong> two years and thereafter for a term <strong>of</strong> three years; Four members to be appointed by the Select<br />
Board, two members to be appointed for a term <strong>of</strong> one year and thereafter for a term <strong>of</strong> three years, and two<br />
members to be appointed for a term <strong>of</strong> two years and thereafter for a term <strong>of</strong> three years, with the recommendation<br />
that one <strong>of</strong> these four members be from the Finance Committee. Should any <strong>of</strong> the Commissions, Boards,<br />
Authorities or Committees who have appointment authority under this Section be no longer in existence for what<br />
ever reason, the appointment authority for that Commission, Board, Authority, or Committee shall become the<br />
responsibility <strong>of</strong> the Select Board.<br />
(b) Duties<br />
(1). The community preservation committee shall study the needs, possibilities and resources <strong>of</strong> the town regarding<br />
community preservation. The committee shall consult with existing municipal boards, including the conservation<br />
commission, the historical commission, the planning board, the parks and recreation commission and the housing<br />
authority, or persons acting in those capacities or performing like duties, in conducting such studies. As part <strong>of</strong> its<br />
study, the committee shall hold one or more public informational hearings on the needs, possibilities and resources<br />
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<strong>of</strong> the town regarding community preservation possibilities and resources, notice <strong>of</strong> which shall be posted publicly<br />
and published for each <strong>of</strong> two weeks preceding a hearing in a newspaper <strong>of</strong> general circulation in the town.<br />
(2). The community preservation committee shall make recommendations to the <strong>Town</strong> Meeting for the acquisition,<br />
creation and preservation <strong>of</strong> open space, for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration <strong>of</strong> historic<br />
resources, for the acquisition, creation and preservation <strong>of</strong> land for recreational use, for the creation, preservation<br />
and support <strong>of</strong> community housing and for rehabilitation or restoration <strong>of</strong> such open space, historic resources, land<br />
for recreational use and community housing that is acquired or created as provided in this section. With respect to<br />
community housing, the community preservation committee shall recommend, wherever possible, the reuse <strong>of</strong><br />
existing buildings or construction <strong>of</strong> new buildings on previously developed sites. Recommendations to the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Meeting shall include their anticipated costs.<br />
(3). The community preservation committee may include in its recommendation to the <strong>Town</strong> Meeting a<br />
recommendation to set aside for later spending funds for specific purposes that are consistent with community<br />
preservation but for which sufficient revenues are not then available in the Community Preservation Fund to<br />
accomplish that specific purpose or to set aside for later spending funds for general purposes that are consistent with<br />
community preservation.<br />
(c) Requirement for a Quorum and Cost EstimatesThe community preservation committee shall not meet or conduct<br />
business without the presence <strong>of</strong> a quorum. A majority <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the community preservation committee<br />
shall constitute a quorum. The community preservation committee shall approve its actions by majority vote.<br />
(d) Approval by Legislative Body<br />
After receiving such recommendations from the community preservation committee, the <strong>Town</strong> Meeting shall then<br />
take such actions and approve such appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund as set forth in section 8,<br />
chapter 44B <strong>of</strong> the Massachusetts General Laws, and such additional appropriations as it deems appropriate to carry<br />
out the recommendations <strong>of</strong> the community preservation committee.<br />
(e) Amendments<br />
This Section may be amended from time to time by a majority vote <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Meeting, provided that the<br />
amendments would not cause a conflict to occur with MGL, Chapter 44B.<br />
(f) Severability<br />
In case any section, paragraph or part <strong>of</strong> this Section be for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any<br />
court <strong>of</strong> last resort, every other section, paragraph or part shall continue in full force and effect.<br />
(g) Effective Date<br />
Following <strong>Town</strong> Meeting approval, this Section shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Attorney<br />
General <strong>of</strong> the Commonwealth. Each appointing authority shall have ten days after approval by the Attorney<br />
General to make their initial appointments as described in subsection (a). Should any appointing authority fail to<br />
make their appointment within that allotted time, the Select Board shall make the appointment from the membership<br />
<strong>of</strong> the appropriate appointing body.<br />
(4). The Community Preservation Committee shall establish a deadline for applications for exemptions to coincide<br />
with the application deadline for personal exemptions.<br />
ARTICLE 15.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated by:<br />
Yes 14<br />
No 198<br />
The vote to amend the Business Zone as it is set forth on the <strong>Town</strong> Zoning Map, which map on file in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Town</strong> Clerk under the title “Zoning Map <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, Massachusetts, January 1991” by adding to and<br />
incorporating therein the said Business Zone:<br />
Certain real estate situated in <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, Hampden County, Massachusetts known and designated as Lot #38,<br />
(thirty-eight) on a plan <strong>of</strong> lots recorded in the Hampden County Registry <strong>of</strong> Deeds, Book <strong>of</strong> Plans 51, Page 89, to<br />
which plan reference is made for a more particular description. Being more particularly bounded and described as<br />
follows:<br />
Beginning at a point in the northerly line <strong>of</strong> Shaker Road, said point being N. 42º 06’ 30” W. and 316.02 feet distant<br />
from the intersection <strong>of</strong> the northerly lines <strong>of</strong> Shaker Road and Maple Road as shown on said Plan, thence<br />
N. 47º 53’ 30” E. a distance <strong>of</strong> two hundred (200’) feet to a point, thence<br />
N. 42º 06’ 30’ W. a distance <strong>of</strong> one hundred (100’) feet to a point, thence<br />
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S. 47º 53’ 30” W. a distance <strong>of</strong> two hundred (200’) feet to a point, thence<br />
S. 42º 06’ 30” E. a distance <strong>of</strong> one hundred (100’) feet to the place <strong>of</strong> beginning.<br />
ARTICLE 16.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated by<br />
Yes - 61<br />
No - 115<br />
the vote to authorize the placement <strong>of</strong> the following referendum question on ballot in 2007:<br />
“Shall the fluoridation <strong>of</strong> the public water supply for domestic use in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> be discontinued?”<br />
ARTICLE 17.<br />
The town voted by majority that The <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, Massachusetts, be requested to raise and appropriate<br />
the funds to reinstate bulk leaf pick-up commencing Fall 2007.<br />
ARTICLE 18.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> voted by majority that “By-Law 2-316 entitled “Annual Audit” be amended in its entirety to read as<br />
printed in the warrant for The Special <strong>Town</strong> Meeting held on November 28, <strong>2006</strong>, and that the reading <strong>of</strong> the article<br />
be dispensed with.<br />
2-316. Annual Audit<br />
(a) The <strong>Town</strong> shall at least once a year have an audit <strong>of</strong> the financial records and accounts <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong><br />
performed by an independent auditor. The Audit shall be addressed and delivered to the attention <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Select Board.<br />
(b) The Select Board shall cause proposals for the retention <strong>of</strong> an independent auditor to be sent out at least<br />
ninety (90) days prior to the commencement <strong>of</strong> a fiscal year for the <strong>Town</strong>, and the Select Board shall hire<br />
the independent auditor for the period desired prior to the commencement <strong>of</strong> that fiscal year. The retention<br />
may cover a multi-year period, but the services <strong>of</strong> the independent auditor shall always be terminable by<br />
the Select Board upon thirty (30) days notice. The proposal shall contain such other terms and conditions<br />
as the Select Board deems appropriate for the hiring <strong>of</strong> an independent auditor for the <strong>Town</strong> and the<br />
performance <strong>of</strong> the audit, taking into account the advice and counsel <strong>of</strong> the Audit Committee regarding the<br />
proposal. The proposal shall also take into account any laws, regulations and By-Laws as may be<br />
applicable to such audits and generally accepted audit standards for towns such as <strong>Longmeadow</strong>. Contracts<br />
for the services <strong>of</strong> the independent auditor for the <strong>Town</strong> shall be re-bid on a competitive basis at least once<br />
in every five (5) fiscal year period.<br />
(c) The Select Board shall have the sole and exclusive responsibility and authority to retain, direct, discharge<br />
and replace the independent auditor, taking into account advice and counsel <strong>of</strong> the Audit Committee. No<br />
person or entity shall serve as independent auditor for the <strong>Town</strong> for a period <strong>of</strong> more than five (5)<br />
consecutive fiscal years except under new contracts awarded in a competitive bidding process.<br />
(d) The independent auditor shall be required to meet during the performance <strong>of</strong> the audit with the Select<br />
Board or Audit Committee as either may request. The Audit Committee shall give advice and counsel to<br />
the Select Board during the audit process and on the sufficiency <strong>of</strong> and matters contained in any audit<br />
delivered to the Select Board.<br />
ARTICLE 19.<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> defeated the vote to petition the General Court for passage <strong>of</strong> special legislation which would authorize<br />
the placement <strong>of</strong> the following referendum question on the ballot for the election <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers in 2007:<br />
“Shall the fluoridation <strong>of</strong> the public water supply for domestic use in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> be discontinued?”<br />
The meeting dissolved @ 11:25pm<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> voters in attendance was 284.<br />
Gerard Nolet – Interim <strong>Town</strong> Clerk<br />
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TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT<br />
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
ACCOUNT BALANCES AS OF JUNE 20, <strong>2006</strong><br />
General Cash 10,886,065.84<br />
Total Trust Funds 2,343,883.05<br />
Total General Cash and Trust Funds 13,229,948.89<br />
Interest earned on General Cash 451,882.62<br />
Interest earned on Trust Funds 71,366.56<br />
Total Interest Earned 523,249.18<br />
COLLECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT<br />
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Classification Committed Outstanding Revenue<br />
As <strong>of</strong> 06/30/<strong>2006</strong> 07/01/2005 – 06/30/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Real Estate<br />
Fiscal Year 2003 28,541,397 416<br />
Fiscal Year 2004 29,878,537 436<br />
Fiscal Year 2005 30,858,433 10,572<br />
Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong> 31,832,258 288,423<br />
Real Estate Revenue 31,597,089<br />
Personal Property<br />
Fiscal Year 2004 478,368 970<br />
Fiscal Year 2005 423,421 724<br />
Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong> 381,014 201<br />
Personal Property Revenue 383,242<br />
Motor Vehicle Excise<br />
Fiscal Year 2002 2,104,717 6369<br />
Fiscal Year 2003 2,152,849 9796<br />
Fiscal Year 2004 2,224,835 9270<br />
Fiscal Year 2005 1,895,233 21,965<br />
Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong> 2,328,015 61,055<br />
Motor Vehicle Revenue 2,297,089<br />
Interest and Fees on Delinquent Taxes 78,906<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES<br />
The Information Technology Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation and maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
information technology for all town departments. This includes evaluation, selection, installation, and continuing<br />
support for computer hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware. In addition, the department manages the <strong>Town</strong>’s network<br />
infrastructure that includes Micros<strong>of</strong>t Windows 2000/2003 server, Exchange server, Unix Server, Windows<br />
2000/XP client computer just to name a few.<br />
This year we were involved in the implementation <strong>of</strong> Munis System. This is a unified financial system that<br />
incorporates the Finance Department, School Department, Human Resources, Treasurer/Collector, and Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Public Works functions for revenue <strong>of</strong> Excise tax, Real Estate tax, Utility Billing, Accounts<br />
receivables/payables, Payroll and more.<br />
The implementation has taken place in stages starting with Real Estate/Excise and Finance first. Over all this<br />
conversion went very well. Currently we are in the 2 nd stage <strong>of</strong> implementation which involved implementing<br />
Payroll and Utility Billing. There will be many adjustments and continued training over the next year to bring<br />
Munis to completion.<br />
The IT Department looks forward to the year ahead as it begins new projects and completion <strong>of</strong> the Munis<br />
conversion. We will also continue to provide quality service, support and upgrades as needed to the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />
computing environment as well as provide technology consultation to <strong>Town</strong> Departments.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Victor Roule<br />
Information Systems Technician<br />
FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />
As Fire Chief and Emergency Manager, I am pleased to submit the following annual report for <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
Personnel and Administration:<br />
The <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Fire Department’s twenty two career and four call firefighters worked extremely hard during the<br />
last twelve months to deliver service to the highest volume <strong>of</strong> calls ever experienced by this department. Ambulance<br />
and Emergency Medical Calls have proven to place heavy demands on the department. These dedicated<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals continue to strive to provide the best emergency services possible.<br />
Firefighters Todd Davis and Rick Gebo coordinate our emergency medical operations. These men are responsible<br />
for ensuring the required training is accomplished, our service stays in compliance with all state and regional<br />
regulations, and services delivered to our residents are maintained at the highest level possible. With recent<br />
regulatory changes these men have been challenged to keep our service ahead <strong>of</strong> the curve.<br />
Work continues in our Emergency Management planning. Over the last year we secured the Services <strong>of</strong> Hall<br />
Engineering to develop specifications for the installation <strong>of</strong> an emergency generator for the high school. This would<br />
enable this building to be used as an emergency shelter. The <strong>Town</strong>’s new Comprehensive Emergency Management<br />
Plan was drafted and submitted to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Refinement <strong>of</strong> this plan is<br />
ongoing. Through the use <strong>of</strong> Homeland Security Grants, we were able to secure an emergency notification system<br />
that enables us to communicate with the public by telephone rapidly during an emergency or to convey important<br />
information.<br />
Incident Responses:<br />
The Fire Department responded to 1,963 emergency calls during <strong>2006</strong>. Fire losses were extremely low only totaling<br />
$45,000. This is the lowest year for dollar losses in recent memory. The average loss was $2,500, which is<br />
substantially lower than the state average <strong>of</strong> $13,700.<br />
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<strong>2006</strong> Fire Department Responses<br />
Structure Fires 19<br />
Vehicle Fires 8<br />
Other Fires 16<br />
Rescue & Emergency Medical 1,204<br />
False Alarms 267<br />
Hazardous Conditions 104<br />
Mutual Aid 88<br />
Service Calls/Assist Police 257<br />
Total Responses 1,963<br />
Fire Prevention:<br />
Our Fire Prevention Bureau is separated into two areas, Public Education and Inspection/Enforcement. Captain<br />
Lynn Thompson leads our Public Education with the help <strong>of</strong> S.A.F.E. (Student Awareness & Fire Education) grants.<br />
This past year, Community Resources honored Captain Thompson and Firefighter Thomas McGowan for their work<br />
in fire prevention with autistic children.<br />
Captain Gerald Macsata leads our Inspection/Enforcement division. He is also very involved in public education<br />
particularly with our Senior Citizens. Much <strong>of</strong> his year was spent making residents aware <strong>of</strong> two new regulations.<br />
First, carbon monoxide detectors are now required in every home in Massachusetts. Basically, at least one carbon<br />
monoxide detector is required on each level <strong>of</strong> your home. Secondly, any resident with a fire alarm system that<br />
summons the fire department is required to register with the Fire Department. Details about this by-law and a<br />
registration permit can be obtained on the Fire Department web site at www.<strong>Longmeadow</strong>.org Residents may also<br />
access information regarding these changes or any other fire safety practices by calling Captain Macsata at 565-<br />
4108.<br />
Fire Prevention Activity for <strong>2006</strong><br />
Smoke Detectors 219 Fire Drills 80<br />
Oil Burners 17 Tank Removals 28<br />
Tank Installations 15 Propane Storage 5<br />
Fire Investigations 9 Fire Safety Inspections 35<br />
School Inspections 18 New Construction 15<br />
Public Education 62 Misc. Inspections 16<br />
Total Prevention Activity 519<br />
Training:<br />
Firefighters train continuously throughout the year in both firefighting tactics and Emergency Medical subjects. This<br />
year Firefighters logged 7,268 hours <strong>of</strong> training. Topics include ice/cold water rescue, structural firefighting,<br />
hazardous materials, cardiopulmonary rescustation and advanced medical procedures. This year the entire<br />
department was able to take advantage <strong>of</strong> the Springfield Fire Department’s training center and burn buildings. This<br />
allowed us to practice some operational skills in conditions similar to those encountered during an emergency.<br />
During the year, our newest Firefighter Jeffery Witek has been attending paramedic training and should be complete<br />
in the spring <strong>of</strong> 2007.<br />
I would like to formally recognize the men and women <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Fire Department for their<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, dedication, and commitment to this community. They work hard to provide the best emergency<br />
services possible, and go beyond the call <strong>of</strong> duty on a regular basis.<br />
I extend my thanks to Father Provenzano, our Department Chaplain, for his contributions to the department and the<br />
community. I also would like to thank the other town departments, boards and committees who are a part <strong>of</strong> making<br />
this department successful in completing its mission.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Eric H. Madison<br />
Fire Chief<br />
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Chief: Eric H. Madison<br />
Department Roster<br />
Captains: Andrew Fraser, Safety Officer<br />
Karl Zinnack, Maintenance Officer<br />
Lynn Thompson, Public Education Officer<br />
Gerald Macsata, Fire Prevention Officer<br />
William J. DeFord II, Grant Manager<br />
Firefighters: Richard Gebo Robert Taylor<br />
Steven Mercieri Christopher J. Scott<br />
Thomas McGowan John E. Rigney<br />
Michael J. Maheux Edward Linehan<br />
Todd P. Davis Dean Godfrey<br />
John P. Dearborn Brian Trotta<br />
Timothy O’Connell Jeffery Ledoux<br />
Casey Bergeron Jeffery Witek<br />
Call Lieutenant: Robert E. Loughman<br />
Call Firefighters: Kurt Zinnack<br />
Marilee T. Elliott<br />
David Avezzie<br />
Chaplain: Father Lawrence C. Provenzano<br />
Admin Assistant: Raymond C. Miller<br />
To The Honorable Select Board:<br />
Report for the year ending December 31, <strong>2006</strong><br />
WILLIAM GOLDTHWAIT FUND<br />
Cash balance as <strong>of</strong> December 31, 2005 $43,434.34<br />
Income earned during <strong>2006</strong> 1,003.60<br />
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Total 44,437.94<br />
Disbursements during <strong>2006</strong> 0<br />
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Balance as <strong>of</strong> December 31, <strong>2006</strong> 44,437.94<br />
The fund stands ready to evaluate financial aid for needy cases with-in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> when such cases<br />
are brought to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Trustees.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Trustees:<br />
David L Grimes, Chairman<br />
Phyllis N Bogart<br />
James T O'Donnell<br />
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To the Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
PARKS AND RECREATION<br />
PARK COMMISSIONERS<br />
Over the past year, the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Parks and Recreation Department has undergone some exciting changes both<br />
within our department infrastructure and our outreach within the community. In August <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>, Michael McCarty<br />
resigned from his position as Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation to become the Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation in<br />
Fairfax, Virginia. During his three years in <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, his most notable accomplishments were the<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> Sports Standards and Policies for Sports Associations, the transition to Active: the registration<br />
network utilized for the department and the acquisition <strong>of</strong> the grant that afforded the <strong>Town</strong> the Wilson Boundless<br />
Playground at Bliss Park. Bari Thomas advanced as the Director after twelve and a half years <strong>of</strong> service with the<br />
department after serving as Interim Director for six months.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the most exciting accomplishments <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong> was the grand opening <strong>of</strong> the Wilson Boundless Playground. On<br />
Saturday, June 17, Bliss Park hosted over 600 visitors to celebrate the grand opening <strong>of</strong> the Wilson Boundless<br />
Playground. Hasbro, Inc. honored their longtime president <strong>of</strong> Hasbro Games Segment, E. David Wilson, by<br />
awarding <strong>Longmeadow</strong> a grant to build an amazing playscape at Bliss Park. Joined together in celebration were<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> residents, family and friends <strong>of</strong> Mr. Wilson, town <strong>of</strong>ficials, Hasbro employees, National Center for<br />
Boundless Playground representatives, employees from the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Parks and Recreation<br />
Department as well as many, many children <strong>of</strong> all ability levels.<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Parks and Recreation was selected by the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association as the <strong>2006</strong><br />
winner <strong>of</strong> the Facility Design Award for the Wilson Boundless Playground located at Bliss Park. The award was<br />
accepted at the MRPA annual conference on September 26, <strong>2006</strong> by Wendy Lessard <strong>of</strong> Hasbro Games, Jeff Simon<br />
from the National Center for Boundless Playgrounds and Bari Thomas, Tracy Petit and Kelly Zieba <strong>of</strong> LPRD.<br />
The Department has completed another phase <strong>of</strong> the Strategic Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Residents were<br />
invited to a series <strong>of</strong> public vision sessions to help shape the direction <strong>of</strong> the plan’s initiatives and directives. The<br />
Strategic Master plan will be a map and guide for the <strong>Town</strong> to: implement new programs and activities based on<br />
resident feedback and trends; refurbish vital facilities; develop new passive recreation opportunities; and maximize<br />
our natural resources in the most environmentally sound practices. This plan will identify the key focus areas and<br />
goals that will be used as the test for all future changes in program delivery, service enhancement, facility<br />
development and recreational opportunities.<br />
On May 6, <strong>2006</strong>, the McEvoy Family, <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Rotary Club and friends and family <strong>of</strong> the late Molly McEvoy<br />
joined Parks and Recreation to rededicate the playscape at Greenwood Park known as Molly’s Gift. The playground<br />
is named for Molly who died at the age <strong>of</strong> seven. The playground features a beautiful interpretive plaque which<br />
proudly displays the name Molly’s Gift and boasts an image <strong>of</strong> Molly, some <strong>of</strong> her artwork and tells her life story.<br />
Kristen Anacleto, Greenwood Extended Day’s Kindergarten Coordinator for nearly 15 years, resigned her position<br />
with the <strong>Town</strong>. Alexandra Peters has taken her place as Kindergarten Coordinator. Also after nearly 15 years <strong>of</strong><br />
service, Carol Creelman resigned as a Group Leader for Greenwood Extended Day.<br />
The Department made two major changes to our online registration process. Online fees were absorbed through the<br />
department, enabling residents to register online with no additional convenience fees. The conversion to a photo<br />
pool pass was a measure <strong>of</strong> efficiency, allowing the department to better track pool attendance and increase<br />
department revenue.<br />
The major change within our department infrastructure was the Parks division’s transition to the DPW. All field and<br />
grounds maintenance and budgets are now administered through the DPW. Parks and Recreation continues to<br />
schedule all field and park usage as well as develop plans for usage and maintenance. In the fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>, the<br />
Department utilized the first-ever organic pest management (OPM) application to Storrs Park at both Strople and<br />
DiPippo fields. We continue to bloom as one <strong>of</strong> the most diverse town departments in the state, boasting Olmsteaddesigned<br />
parks, a water-front property and many acres <strong>of</strong> conservation land.<br />
Recreation<br />
The Recreation division is one <strong>of</strong> the most diverse municipal recreation programs in the state. We operate a statelicensed<br />
child care and extended school age child care program serving over 190 participants. We also have a highly<br />
successful dance program for children <strong>of</strong> all ages to learn everything from Ballet to Tap to Lyrical. Among the<br />
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numerous athletic programs, we also conduct adult, senior and cultural programs and events. Some <strong>of</strong> our more<br />
successful free community events include the Summer Concert Series, Fishing Derby, and Ice Skating. Other<br />
highlights include:<br />
Over 350 children learned how to swim<br />
Over 10,500 patrons visited Reynolds and Greenwood Pool<br />
Summer Concert attendance hit an all time high at over 600<br />
Over 2,000 children and adults played some organized sport in <strong>Longmeadow</strong><br />
Day Care and Extended Day enrollment remained strong with over 120 families<br />
Park Board<br />
Andy Mazur resigned as Park Board Chair in September <strong>2006</strong>. He was instrumental in continuing the process for<br />
Master Plan development and improving relations with the sports associations. Kate Tobin was elected Chair with<br />
Judi Threlfall continuing as Vice Chair. The Select Board appointed Jim Brennan to the Park Board and reappointed<br />
Judi Threlfall.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the Master Plan process, Former Director Michael McCarty and Commissioners David Appleman and Jim<br />
Russell traveled to Boston to visit the Frederick Law Olmstead temporary headquarters to view documents and<br />
blueprints <strong>of</strong> Laurel Park. Commissioner James Russell, with the assistance <strong>of</strong> Chair Kate Tobin and Vice Chair<br />
Judi Threlfall, released a series <strong>of</strong> articles about our rich history which were published in local newspapers.<br />
The Park Board appointed Elise Balaban to serve the Park Board as Youth Liaison.<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Park Commissioners would like to recognize and thank the scores <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> residents who serve as<br />
coaches, organizers, and <strong>of</strong>ficials in our numerous recreation activities. Our programs, especially youth programs,<br />
are only possible through their continuous efforts and commitment.<br />
Each year the Board recognizes an individual for outstanding volunteer service to the residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> for<br />
work related to Parks and Recreation. This is called the Cliff Zundell Award and this year’s recipient Len McCoy <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Little League.<br />
Closing<br />
The list <strong>of</strong> accomplishments is long but we have more to do. We will continue to listen to our valuable participants<br />
and find the best ways to respond to your needs. We will strive to keep the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Parks and Recreation<br />
Department on the cutting edge <strong>of</strong> best practices and the leader <strong>of</strong> municipal recreation in Massachusetts. We will<br />
continue to be the passionate pr<strong>of</strong>essionals you have come to know, working hard to provide the most beautiful<br />
parks and the most exceptional recreation experiences.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Kate Tobin Bari Thomas, CPRP<br />
Park Board Chairman Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation<br />
This report provides an overview <strong>of</strong> the activities, services and highlights for <strong>2006</strong>. As with all <strong>of</strong> our programs,<br />
services and facilities, we invite you to “Discover” and experience the “Benefits <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation.”<br />
Community Benefits<br />
♦Increased property value ♦Attracting new residents ♦Provide safe places to play<br />
♦Increased Tourism ♦Develop community pride ♦The enjoyment <strong>of</strong> nature<br />
Personal Benefits<br />
Be happier ♦Feel better about “you” ♦Build a strong and healthy body and mind<br />
♦ Reduce stress ♦Build family unity ♦Relax ♦FUN<br />
“Discover the Benefits!”<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
PARKING CLERK<br />
I hereby submit the following report for the calendar year ending December 31, <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
Parking Tickets Issued by Police in <strong>2006</strong> Fines Collected in <strong>2006</strong><br />
134 $2,115.00<br />
Residents are reminded to abide by all local and state parking regulations, especially with regard to overnight<br />
parking, handicap parking and fire lanes. These regulations, as well as all others in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, are<br />
taken very seriously by our Police Department and are for the well-being and safety <strong>of</strong> all.<br />
Any resident who finds himself/herself in need <strong>of</strong> a “temporary” handicap parking permit (usually due to a<br />
temporary injury or condition) may obtain a permit from the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Health. Permanent handicap<br />
parking permits are obtained through the Registry <strong>of</strong> Motor Vehicles.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Cynthia French<br />
Parking Clerk<br />
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Planning and Community Development<br />
Consisting <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Building Department<br />
Conservation Commission<br />
Historical Commission<br />
Historic District Commission<br />
Planning Board<br />
Sealer <strong>of</strong> Weights and Measures<br />
Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
BUILDING DEPARTMENT<br />
I submit the following annual report <strong>of</strong> the Building Department for the year ending December 31, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
PERSONNEL<br />
Mark P. Denver Building Commissioner<br />
John B. Corcoran-Resigned Plumbing & Gas Inspector<br />
Anthony Curto Plumbing & Gas Inspector<br />
Walter R. Clune Electrical Inspector<br />
Gerald A. Ross Electrical Inspector<br />
Beverly J. Rose Secretary/Clerk<br />
NUMBER OF BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED.......................381<br />
Single Family Dwellings ...............................................................4<br />
Wireless Communication Building & Facility ..............................1<br />
Swimming Pools ...........................................................................9<br />
Accessory Buildings....................................................................26<br />
Garages – Detached.......................................................................6<br />
Demolitions ...................................................................................5<br />
Fences..........................................................................................39<br />
Additions and Alterations..........................................................291<br />
ESTIMATED COST .....................................................$12,279,311.00<br />
Single Family Dwellings ............................................1,775,000.00<br />
Wireless Communication Building & Facility ................75,000.00<br />
Swimming Pools ...........................................................138,670.00<br />
Accessory Buildings........................................................64,058.00<br />
Garages - Detached .......................................................196,000.00<br />
Demolitions .....................................................................46,275.00<br />
Fences............................................................................103,770.00<br />
Additions and Alterations...........................................9,880,538.00<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Plumbing Permits Granted...............................................429<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Heating Permits Granted..................................................293<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Electrical Permits Granted ...............................................607<br />
We continue to work closely with the <strong>Town</strong> Manager, Robin Crosbie, Cindy French <strong>of</strong> the Select Board’s Office,<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Counsels, David J. Martel and Michael Callan, Beverly Hirschhorn, Health Director, Chief Eric Madison and<br />
Capt. Macsata <strong>of</strong> the Fire Dept., their cooperation, support and expertise is greatly appreciated. I would also like to<br />
thank all <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s Department Heads, Boards and Commissions for their continued support and cooperation<br />
during the year.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Mark P. Denver<br />
Building Commissioner<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
CONSERVATION COMMISSION<br />
The Conservation Commission held 15 meetings and conducted approximately 48 site inspections during the year<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Ten Requests for Determination <strong>of</strong> Applicability were received. As a result 14 Public Meetings were held. Ten<br />
Negative Determinations were issued.<br />
Four new Notices <strong>of</strong> Intent were received and two Amended Notices <strong>of</strong> Intent; 14 Public Hearings were held and 5<br />
Orders <strong>of</strong> Conditions were issued. One Order <strong>of</strong> Conditions was extended. One Notice <strong>of</strong> Intent was continued.<br />
Two Certificates <strong>of</strong> Compliance were issued.<br />
The Commission approved four Emergency Certifications for tree emergencies and flooding <strong>of</strong> street drains.<br />
During the year <strong>2006</strong>, commission member Rob Kapner resigned and Stephen Gazillo became a regular member.<br />
Maryellen McCarthy and James Simon were appointed associate members. In September, Maryellen McCarthy<br />
resigned.<br />
The Commission gratefully acknowledges the assistance and cooperation received from all <strong>Town</strong> Boards and<br />
Departments, and from concerned residents during the year.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Esther M. Moomjian<br />
Secretary<br />
Commissioners:<br />
John Bresnahan, Chairperson Stephen Gazillo<br />
Albert Laakso, Treasurer Michael Houff<br />
Karen Chadwell Sheri Knight<br />
Scott Foster James Simon, Associate Member<br />
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
HISTORICAL COMMISSION<br />
Over the past year the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Commission has:<br />
· Established an enhanced presence on the <strong>Town</strong> Website<br />
· Provided input for the Chandler Avenue development review<br />
· Applied for National Historic Register Status For Chandler Avenue<br />
· Promoted a Demolition Delay Ordinance which was passed at the <strong>Town</strong><br />
Meeting<br />
· Participated in the town-wide Land Use Group<br />
· Digitized 1987-88 and 1977 Historic Structure Survey Forms<br />
· Worked with the Assessor and Building departments to corroborate and<br />
improve the accuracy <strong>of</strong> the survey information<br />
· Re-establishing Preservation Awards<br />
· Organized a summit <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Commission, the<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historical Society, and the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Historic District Commission with historic<br />
preservation expert Gregory Farmer<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
J. Christopher Hall<br />
Chair<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION<br />
The Historic District Commission (HDC) continued holding monthly public meetings, the second Tuesday <strong>of</strong> every<br />
month, reviewing applications and overseeing the <strong>Town</strong>’s Historic District.<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> the HDC is looking forward to 2007 by working with the two other Historic Groups in town – the<br />
Historical Commission and Historical Society, in promoting the history <strong>of</strong> the town, it’s buildings, and it’s people.<br />
We hope that residents will develop a stronger connection to our town and it’s past through this effort. By raising<br />
our pr<strong>of</strong>ile and reaching out to residents and the community we believe this will help support the preservation <strong>of</strong> our<br />
beautiful historic district. In addition, it will strengthen the connection we have to the town’s history, and improve<br />
the desire <strong>of</strong> all to preserve, restore and protect it’s wonderful historic buildings and houses.<br />
Respectfully Submitted,<br />
Ed Burt<br />
Crystal Diamond<br />
Hunter Golden<br />
Karen Lazeration<br />
Diane Nadeau<br />
John Robbins, Chair<br />
Mark Sirulnik<br />
To the Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
PLANNING BOARD<br />
Land use challenges throughout the year, a trend carried over from the previous year, were the focus <strong>of</strong> the Board’s<br />
time and energy. The year started with the Board’s action to deny the Definitive Subdivision Plan for the much<br />
publicized Chandler Avenue, LLC. In the following month, the Board denied Site & Design Approval for the<br />
proposed Chandler Avenue Subdivision. Both decisions have been appealed by the developer. Another difficult<br />
decision, the Danalis Subdivision Site and Design Denial, litigated since 2005 was remanded back to the Board for<br />
reconsideration by the Court and the advice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> counsel. After seeking expert review and imposing additional<br />
conditions on the original Site and Design proposal, the Board voted to reverse its previous decision and approve the<br />
amended site and design plan. The decision has been appealed.<br />
An important part <strong>of</strong> the Planning Board’s role is to ensure that the <strong>Town</strong>’s Zoning Bylaws and Subdivision<br />
Regulations reflect current conditions and the <strong>Town</strong>’s vision for our future. Toward that end, the Board requested<br />
that the <strong>Town</strong> fund a initial “Technical Assistance” project with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)<br />
to begin the process <strong>of</strong> reviewing and updating our Land Use laws. With the assistance <strong>of</strong> the PVPC, the Planning<br />
Board applied for and was awarded a Technical Assistance grant from the State to allow us to broaden the targets <strong>of</strong><br />
this project. These combined efforts will focus on the following objectives:<br />
• Commence a comprehensive review and make recommendations for the Rules and Regulations Governing<br />
the Subdivision <strong>of</strong> Land to be completed in 2007. These Regulations, essential to the <strong>Town</strong>’s management<br />
<strong>of</strong> future land use, were first created in 1953 with the last changes made in <strong>2006</strong>. The Planning Board will<br />
review these revisions in 2007, hold a public hearing and adopt them.<br />
• Create the Planning Board Rules and Regulations. This will be the first set <strong>of</strong> policies and procedures for<br />
the Planning Board since its creation over 70 years ago.<br />
• Commence a comprehensive review <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s Zoning By-laws. This in-depth study will focus on<br />
bringing our local land use laws into the twenty-first century and deliver to the town land use regulations<br />
the fit today’s <strong>Longmeadow</strong>. The last comprehensive revision <strong>of</strong> these by-laws was in the 1980’s. This<br />
will be a timely process and could take up to two years to finish. The final version, when recommended by<br />
the Planning Board, will be voted on by the <strong>Town</strong>’s residents at a town meeting.<br />
The following summarizes Board business for <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
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ANR Decisions<br />
136 Captain Road - approved<br />
333 Ardsley Road – approved<br />
Subdivision Applications<br />
52 Chandler, LLC – denied<br />
Site and Design Review<br />
52 Chandler LLC – denied<br />
Bombay Company, 724 Bliss Road; awning – waived<br />
Serendipity Salon, 807 Maple Road; signage – waived<br />
Sprint PCS; Cellular antenna, St. Mary’s Church, 519 <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Street – waived<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Parks & Rec.; Dedication Monument, Greenwood Park – waived<br />
Patricia Kozaczka Hair Salon, 917 Shaker Road; signage – waived<br />
Rinaldi’s Restaurant, 408 <strong>Longmeadow</strong> St.; paving – waived<br />
Jewish Geriatric Services, 770 Converse St.; additional parking/paving - waived<br />
Omnipoint Holdings; cellular antenna, 260 Meadow Road - approved<br />
Omnipont Holdings; cellular antenna, Academy Road Water Tower – approved<br />
Friendly Ice Cream, 732 Bliss Road; awning – waived<br />
Glen Meadow, 24 Tabor Crossing; additional parking/paving – waived<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Building, Dwight and Converse Street, application received and public hearing scheduled for January,<br />
2007.<br />
Fannie Stebbins; replace two signs in Meadows -waived<br />
Public Hearings for By-law proposals<br />
Abolish Section 1 <strong>of</strong> Article VI – recommended by the Board, approved at <strong>Town</strong> Meeting.<br />
Swimming pools in Corner Lots Article VI Section B – not recommended, not approved at <strong>Town</strong> Meeting.<br />
Article IV, Section E, nonconforming uses and structures – withdrawn. To be reconsidered at a later time.<br />
Revision <strong>of</strong> Article XI, Site and Design Review <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> By-laws.<br />
Section C. Applicability; recommended, approved at <strong>Town</strong> Meeting<br />
Change zoning Lot 38 Shaker Road from a Residential Zone to a Business Zone – not recommended, not approved<br />
at <strong>Town</strong> Meeting.<br />
Finally, the Planning Board thanks Richard Curran for his six plus years <strong>of</strong> service as an elected board member.<br />
Dick resigned from his elected position in November. His attention to detail, dedication and commitment he<br />
brought to this position will be missed. Accordingly, we would like to thank Judy Downie for her six years <strong>of</strong><br />
service as recording secretary for the Board. She was replaced by Stacy Wieners in September.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Walter T. Gunn<br />
Chair<br />
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES<br />
I hereby submit the annual Sealer <strong>of</strong> Weights and Measures report for the calendar year <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
There were 200 weighing and measuring devices tested and sealed, with 8 adjustments made. Eighty-eight gasoline<br />
dispensers were approved.<br />
The scale at <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Flowers was removed as they no longer sell bulk candy.<br />
Sealing fees collected in <strong>2006</strong>: $3,324.00.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Edward J. Fallon<br />
Sealer <strong>of</strong> Weights and Measures<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS<br />
This past year was both busy and interesting for the Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals. Because <strong>Longmeadow</strong> is nearly fully<br />
developed, most <strong>of</strong> the applications that came before the Board were filed by residents seeking special permits to<br />
expand their living spaces. The following is a breakdown <strong>of</strong> the activities for the year ending December 31, <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
Applications filed for hearings: 34<br />
Public hearings held: 11<br />
Petitions approved by the Board: 22<br />
Petitions denied by the Board: 1<br />
Petitions withdrawn by the applicant: 5<br />
Petitions continued with approval: 5<br />
Highlighting the decisions <strong>of</strong> the Board this year was the approval <strong>of</strong> a comprehensive permit under MGL Chapter<br />
40B, §20-23 for the development <strong>of</strong> additional, affordable low and moderate income elderly units at Emerson Manor<br />
on Emerson Road. The issuance <strong>of</strong> the permit will result in an increase in affordable housing in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> which is consistent with the <strong>Town</strong>’s needs and statutory guidelines. The Board also reviewed and<br />
granted its first special permit in recent years for a complete demolition and reconstruction <strong>of</strong> an existing home on<br />
Maple Road. The Board was particularly careful in considering the application as it presented issues pertaining to<br />
demolition and reconstruction that are likely to come before the Board again and again given the small number <strong>of</strong><br />
buildable lots remaining in the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>.<br />
In addition, the Board continued its support this year <strong>of</strong> amendments to the existing Zoning by law which we hope<br />
will provide greater clarity for the <strong>Town</strong>’s residents and promote consistency with Massachusetts law.<br />
Finally, our past chairman, Philip N. Clark, resigned from the Board after 14 years and associate member, Russell<br />
Preston, was appointed by the Select Board to fill the vacancy. We will certainly miss Phil’s experience and<br />
leadership but we wish him well in his “retirement.”<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
David A. Lavenburg<br />
Chairman<br />
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POLICE DEPARTMENT<br />
To the Honorable Select Board and Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>:<br />
There were several personnel changes within the Police Department this year brought about through a retirement<br />
and the resignation <strong>of</strong> three <strong>of</strong>ficers.<br />
Veteran Police Officer Robert Parsons retired ending a career <strong>of</strong> 29 years <strong>of</strong> dedicated service to the town.<br />
Beginning his career as a patrol <strong>of</strong>ficer, Officer Parsons later assumed specialized duties dealing with elder issues,<br />
crime prevention, firearms, and departmental records <strong>of</strong>ficer. Upon his retirement, Officer Parsons was hired as a<br />
part time civilian employee assigned to the records bureau. Hiring Bob Parsons as a part time civilian employee,<br />
then eliminating his patrol <strong>of</strong>ficer position from the police budget, has saved the town over $30,000.00 a year.<br />
Resigning this year were Officers Paul Ostrikis and Andrew Tudryn. Both resigned their position with the town to<br />
accept employment with South Windsor Connecticut Police Department. Also leaving the department this year was<br />
Officer Donald Cavanaugh. Officer Cavanaugh left to accept a position in his home town <strong>of</strong> East <strong>Longmeadow</strong>.<br />
<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> residents, William Albano and Jeffrey Meyers, were appointed to fill two <strong>of</strong> the patrol<br />
vacancies. Upon graduation from the Municipal Police Academy in December, both Officers have assumed their<br />
duties associated with their respective shift assignments.<br />
As noted in this report, police calls for service have risen dramatically. In comparison to statistics noted in 2005,<br />
calls for service in general are up by 2000 units. Incidents on the raise include categories such as assist other<br />
agencies, assist general public, articles lost etc, by-law violations, check security, medical emergencies, fraud, m/v<br />
stops, parking violations, suspicious activity, suspicious persons, suspicious vehicles.<br />
Training and continuing education remains a high Department priority. Additional Department Supervisors have<br />
attended mid level Command Training Courses through Roger Williams University and the FBI Law Enforcement<br />
Executive Development Association program. During 2005, <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Police Sergeant John Stankiewicz was<br />
accepted to attend the 12 week FBI National Academy Class held at Quantico Virginia. John graduated this past<br />
December. Patrol Officers have received training in specialized sessions dealing with crime prevention,<br />
interviewing techniques, bike patrol, and investigative procedures.<br />
Officer Nathan Swistak attended several courses over the last two years dealing with effective school policing and<br />
establishing a School Resource Officer program. This fall a School Resource Officer Program was initiated at<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> High School. Officer Swistak has assumed the part time duties associated with the program.<br />
School security and response to critical incidents in schools remains a high department priority. We are continuing<br />
to work with <strong>Longmeadow</strong> School personnel dealing with these and other related issues. We are presently working<br />
with area Police Departments in an attempt to formulate a mutual aid policy dealing with planning, training and<br />
uniform response to critical issues in schools.<br />
I thank the staff <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Police Department for their pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism and commitment to their<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession throughout the year.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Robert R. Danio<br />
Chief <strong>of</strong> Police<br />
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Personnel Roster<br />
Chief<br />
Robert R. Danio<br />
Captains & Sergeants<br />
Stephen R. Conboy – Captain Robert F. Siano – Captain<br />
John D. Stankiewicz Marc E. Sandler<br />
Gary R. Fontaine Andrew M. Fullerton<br />
Patrol Officers<br />
Robert S. Parsons - Retired Michael P. Kirby<br />
Stephen R. Chambers Nathan A. Swistak<br />
Donald E. Jacek Eric G. O’Brien<br />
Scot W. Meara Bernard A. Porada<br />
Eric J. Wisnouskas Mark T. Mendrala<br />
Pamela J. Chaplin Robert A. Stocks<br />
Brian M. Donaldson Donald J. Cavanaugh III- Resigned<br />
Andrew G. Tudryn – Resigned Liam M. Glasheen<br />
Peter S. MacElhiney Makara, Andrew<br />
Ostrikis, Paul- Resigned Albano, William<br />
Myers, Jeffrey<br />
Secretary<br />
Janice C. Selden<br />
Reserve Officers<br />
Paul H. Foerster Matthew D. Knapp<br />
Richard Winkler Marie Greenwood<br />
Dispatchers<br />
Carrie J. Wescott Nancy Bennett<br />
Julie Zimmerman Michael Jurkowski<br />
Mathew Chaplin Adam Sandler<br />
To The Honorable Select Board:<br />
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER<br />
I am pleased to submit the following report for the year <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
Dogs Unlicensed in 2005 300<br />
Dogs Unlicensed after follow-up 52<br />
Dogs licensed in 2005 1827<br />
Dogs picked up by ACO 35<br />
Dogs claimed by owners 32<br />
Dogs Adopted 3<br />
Dogs put down 0<br />
Dogs Quarantined 12<br />
Dog Complaints Investigated 226<br />
Late fees collected $2,390.00<br />
I would like to remind all residents that the dog <strong>of</strong>ficer can be reached through the Police Department at 567-3311<br />
ext. 0. Please remember how important it is to license your dog. Tags are imperative to a lost dog. A rabies tag, ID<br />
tag, and license are the best weapons against euthanasia.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Martylee Caramante<br />
Animal Control Officer<br />
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LONGMEADOW POLICE DEPARTMENT <strong>2006</strong><br />
INCIDENTS Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. TOTALS<br />
209A SERVICE 0 0 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 14<br />
ABUSE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
ATTEMPTED B&E 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2<br />
ACC. STATE 10 14 16 16 8 12 7 11 16 10 16 7 143<br />
ACC. TOWN 15 18 14 19 23 28 18 14 17 24 23 21 234<br />
ALARM 80 97 99 119 87 103 132 108 76 126 99 99 1225<br />
ABANDONED M/V 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
ANNOYING & ACCOSTING 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
ANIMAL 11 0 13 6 13 17 14 8 14 7 11 4 118<br />
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 8 11 12 13 20 20 14 18 18 21 26 22 203<br />
ASSIST 75 35 63 47 58 54 69 64 64 75 51 49 704<br />
ASSAULT 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 8<br />
ARTICLE FOUND 5 6 9 8 10 8 4 9 15 6 5 4 89<br />
ARTICLE LOST 8 3 4 10 4 12 4 4 6 6 11 6 78<br />
BUILDING CHECK 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />
B&E AUTO 9 1 2 0 3 1 4 1 0 0 0 6 27<br />
B&E BUSINESS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3<br />
B&E RESIDENCE 1 2 0 1 2 2 1 0 2 6 1 1 19<br />
BICYCLE RECOVERED 0 0 0 4 4 4 0 0 5 2 3 2 24<br />
BICYCLE STOLEN 0 0 2 2 1 4 2 2 4 3 2 1 23<br />
BY-LAW VIOLATIONS 78 13 20 11 29 34 26 19 16 79 25 19 369<br />
CHECK SECURITY 59 43 174 234 228 234 227 230 179 166 152 154 2080<br />
DEATH 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6<br />
DISTURBANCE 8 3 11 10 15 22 18 13 19 6 11 4 140<br />
DISABLED MV 24 14 17 11 12 9 5 2 9 10 10 5 128<br />
DOG COMPLAINT 12 14 25 31 22 15 21 26 35 27 28 6 262<br />
DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE 2 6 8 3 6 3 9 7 4 3 8 5 64<br />
MEDICAL EMERGENCY 77 85 84 85 95 87 100 74 82 82 89 102 1042<br />
209A ENTRY 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2<br />
FIRE ALARM 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 3 12<br />
ASSIST TO FIRE 15 11 21 19 16 20 19 16 9 16 20 14 196<br />
FRAUD 4 0 4 6 6 6 3 4 4 5 2 4 48<br />
GENERAL INFO 19 9 12 9 17 12 13 16 12 11 15 13 158<br />
HARASSMENT 4 4 4 6 6 4 5 6 3 0 3 7 52<br />
LARCENY 9 10 5 13 12 10 10 12 13 9 9 12 124<br />
LIC. PLATE LOST/STOLEN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4<br />
MISSING PERSON 3 2 2 4 2 0 1 0 3 2 4 2 25<br />
M/V LOCKOUT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
M/V OPERATION 7 8 12 10 18 12 11 15 16 24 17 12 162<br />
RECOVERED M/V 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4<br />
M/V STOP 230 135 210 144 86 97 168 126 152 108 133 105 1694<br />
ANNOYING PHONE CALLS 0 3 2 0 2 3 0 6 5 1 2 0 24<br />
NARCOTICS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1<br />
PRANK 0 1 1 5 2 5 4 10 8 6 4 4 50<br />
PARKING VIOLATIONS 9 7 14 4 18 8 1 6 7 11 7 4 96<br />
RAPE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1<br />
ROBBERY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1<br />
209A INFO 1 0 1 0 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 11<br />
SAFETY HAZARD 51 30 15 19 39 58 44 43 43 43 56 24 465<br />
SEX OFFENSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1<br />
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LONGMEADOW POLICE DEPARTMENT <strong>2006</strong><br />
INCIDENTS Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. TOTALS<br />
SHOPLIFTING 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 6<br />
SOLICITING 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1<br />
STOLEN VEHICLE 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 5<br />
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 4 2 2 2 4 4 15 3 3 9 2 3 53<br />
SUMMONS SERVICE 16 1 9 13 2 2 0 15 6 7 6 9 86<br />
SUSPICIOUS PERSON 16 10 14 18 17 23 16 25 16 25 21 13 214<br />
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 23 23 29 32 31 34 22 36 18 22 21 34 325<br />
THREAT 1 2 2 5 7 3 2 2 1 2 3 1 31<br />
TRAFFIC CONTROL 81 75 86 123 122 91 95 105 103 35 44 78 1038<br />
TRANSPORT 2 3 6 3 2 2 8 4 1 3 4 1 39<br />
TRESPASS 1 1 1 1 2 4 4 1 1 4 0 0 20<br />
VANDALISM 2 7 7 7 6 13 20 18 13 7 21 8 129<br />
SERVE WARRANT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 4<br />
GRAND TOTAL <strong>2006</strong> 989 711 1044 1081 1066 1082 1142 1083 1021 1015 976 878 12088<br />
TOTALS 2005 793 618 799 807 863 936 878 806 759 911 876 766 9812<br />
PERSONS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY<br />
2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />
Male 149 Male 132<br />
Female 25 Female 27<br />
Adult 172 Adult 153<br />
Juvenile 2 Juvenile 6<br />
Total 174 Total 159<br />
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS<br />
2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />
Warnings 1321 Warnings 1322<br />
Civil Infractions 417 Civil Complaints 386<br />
Complaint App. 84 Complaint App. 70<br />
Arrests 84 Arrests 90<br />
Voids 3 Voids 6<br />
Total 1909 Total 1874<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT<br />
Forestry responsibilities were placed under the direction <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works in 2005. Since that<br />
time the DPW has focused on removing unsafe and hazardous trees within the street lines <strong>of</strong> all public ways in<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong>. The department remains committed to improving the appearance and safety <strong>of</strong> all publicly owned<br />
trees. The focus has shifted to structural and cosmetic improvements for street trees and an effort shall be made to<br />
replant trees with diverse species more conducive to being planted as road side trees. There is now a Tree<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> three residents, the Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works and the Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation that will work<br />
to identify areas <strong>of</strong> trees that need to be pruned and areas to begin a planting program and to determine what types <strong>of</strong><br />
trees shall be acceptable for replanting.<br />
A consolidation <strong>of</strong> physical services by the Public Works Department resulted in the incorporation <strong>of</strong> the 6 School<br />
Maintenance Department and 4 Park Maintenance Staff into the DPW in July, <strong>2006</strong>. The DPW Maintenance<br />
Division is responsible for all town and school buildings and the Grounds Division (formerly the Park Maintenance<br />
Staff) is preparing to maintain all outdoor town and school grounds and athletic fields.<br />
The Department has worked closely with the Massachusetts Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection (DEP) to<br />
remediate environmental concerns. An Environmental Management System has been put into place for all town<br />
Departments, including Public Works. Underground Storage Tanks for heating oil have been removed and replaced<br />
with double-walled, above ground storage tanks at both the Sewer Pump Station and the DPW Garage. Damaged<br />
asbestos panels and asbestos contaminated soil was removed from the DPW Garage to address mandates issued by<br />
the Massachusetts DEP. A truck wash area was constructed at the DPW garage so that the department can clean<br />
trucks and equipment in an environmentally responsible manner.<br />
A new street sweeper was ordered and received by the town in late 2005. Street sweeping is an effective means <strong>of</strong><br />
improving the appearance <strong>of</strong> neighborhoods as well as reducing drainage system maintenance costs. Street<br />
sweeping is part <strong>of</strong> the town’s plan to reduce polluting discharges to streams, brooks and environmentally sensitive<br />
areas per our Nation Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.<br />
A preliminary investigation <strong>of</strong> the failed pavement structure on Jonquil Lane was performed to assist the<br />
Department in determining a remedy for this road.<br />
In November and December, the DPW collected leaves placed curbside by residents in the 4th year <strong>of</strong> a “Pay as you<br />
Throw” program. The leaves were deposited in the Meadows area between the Connecticut River and Interstate I-<br />
91. The leaves are plowed into agricultural land to improve soil quality. The program paid for itself through the<br />
sale <strong>of</strong> the bags. Residents are requested not to place leaves on the roadway as heavy fall rains can result in clogged<br />
storm water catch basins and uncollected leaves interfere with early snow plowing operations. In December DPW<br />
crews collected Christmas trees which were chipped and disposed <strong>of</strong> at no cost to the town.<br />
The DPW has a “black road policy” in which DPW crews attempt to sand and salt all pavement surfaces prior to<br />
commencing with snow plowing operations. The use <strong>of</strong> sand has been minimized in favor <strong>of</strong> salt. The melting<br />
action <strong>of</strong> the salt prevents the binding <strong>of</strong> hard packed ice and snow to the pavement surface and results in cleaner<br />
pavement surfaces at the conclusion <strong>of</strong> the storm. Eliminating sand use will result in decreased street sweeping and<br />
disposal costs as well as decreased future catch basin cleaning and disposal costs. This policy is difficult to maintain<br />
as the department currently has only four trucks capable <strong>of</strong> spreading sand and salt for 96 miles <strong>of</strong> roadway and<br />
parking lots. Three new trucks for plowing and deicing were ordered in <strong>2006</strong>. Again, I wish to extend my<br />
appreciation to the dedicated crews that work long hours to clear the roads, town facilities and sidewalks <strong>of</strong> ice and<br />
snow.<br />
The Engineering Department purchased a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit to assist with locating and mapping<br />
and a laser level to assist with survey work and highway construction projects.<br />
Water and Sewer<br />
There were no additions to the water and sewer systems during <strong>2006</strong>. The miles <strong>of</strong> water main owned and<br />
maintained by the town remains at 97.57 miles <strong>of</strong> pipeline <strong>of</strong> various sizes from 6 inches to 16 inches in diameter.<br />
There were 9 fire hydrants replaced as they were old and obsolete or otherwise deemed in need <strong>of</strong> replacement.<br />
There were 26 water service renewals performed for residents and 124 meters were replaced that were no longer<br />
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serviceable. There were no water mains replaced during <strong>2006</strong>, but there is a planned water main replacement on<br />
Greenacre Avenue as part <strong>of</strong> the Wheelmeadow Brook Interceptor Replacement Project.<br />
A water main extension for West Road and Dunn Road was designed and submitted to the DEP for review and<br />
approval. It is anticipated that this work will be completed during the summer <strong>of</strong> 2007.<br />
A cellular antenna installation was installed on the water tank on Academy Drive. It is anticipated that the<br />
installation will cause no operational difficulties and provide an additional revenue source for the town. The<br />
installation blends into the background and is less obtrusive than a stand alone tower installation.<br />
The water distribution system was flushed to remove sediment from the lines. Every hydrant was operated and<br />
several hydrants were identified for replacement or maintenance work. The department is working towards<br />
implementing a unidirectional flushing program to insure the highest degree <strong>of</strong> line cleaning possible. The Water<br />
Department conducts twice monthly bacterial testing at several locations per regulatory requirements. Our<br />
lead/copper testing results all fall within regulatory requirements as well. The water tank on Academy Drive had a<br />
routine internal cleaning and inspection and is scheduled for internal painting in 2007.<br />
The Sewage collection system also remains unchanged in length and remains at 90 miles <strong>of</strong> sanitary sewers. The<br />
DPW has increased the frequency <strong>of</strong> scheduled cleaning <strong>of</strong> known trouble spots in sewer lines to decrease the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> blockages. The siphons between Shady Knoll Drive and Bark Haul Lane were cleaned to mitigate an<br />
ongoing problem. The Board <strong>of</strong> Health promulgated more stringent regulations regarding fats, oil and greases. It is<br />
expected that these regulations will result in a more functional system with fewer blockages.<br />
Construction on the Wheelmeadow Brook Interceptor Replacement Project began in July <strong>2006</strong> and should be<br />
finished by late fall 2007. This project will involve the replacement <strong>of</strong> 8800 feet <strong>of</strong> old sewer main in the<br />
Wheelmeadow Brook valley with new sewer mains and service connections between the main and edge <strong>of</strong> the right<br />
<strong>of</strong> way for each house along Dartmouth Road, Laurel Street between Dartmouth Road and Greenacre Avenue,<br />
Greenacre Avenue, <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Street between Greenacre Drive and Wheelmeadow Drive, Wheelmeadow Drive,<br />
Wheelmeadow Lane and Ely Road. New sewer mains will also be constructed on Wenonah Road and York Drive.<br />
This project will also replace an undersized water main and a failing drainage system on Greenacre Avenue.<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Longmeadow</strong> purchased 911 million gallons <strong>of</strong> water from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission,<br />
an 8% increase from the previous year. Total sewage flow to Bondi Island was 816 million gallons, a 6.25%<br />
increase over the previous year.<br />
I would like to thank the Select Board and <strong>Town</strong> Manager as well as department heads and boards and commissions<br />
and especially the staff <strong>of</strong> the Public Works Department for their support in during the year.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Michael G. Wrabel<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works<br />
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RECYCLING COMMISSION<br />
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
Wow!<br />
$ <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Trash Disposal – down 582 tons and 23 percent;<br />
$ <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Recycling – up 226 tons and 22.5 percent;<br />
$ Reductions in disposal costs and, revenue from recycling and sale <strong>of</strong> trash bags have resulted in a positive<br />
cash flow <strong>of</strong> $123,590.<br />
And that is during only the six-month period from July to December.<br />
For the past two years the Recycling Commission has used these Annual Reports to describe our frustration with<br />
rising trash amounts and reductions in recycling tonnages. Consequently we proposed a Waste Reduction Program<br />
which the Select Board took before town residents in a series <strong>of</strong> public forums early in this year. As a result <strong>of</strong> your<br />
Board’s willingness to adopt a controversial program, and <strong>of</strong> the efforts <strong>of</strong> the residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> who have<br />
supported the Waste Reduction Program, we are on track to see a positive cash flow <strong>of</strong> almost a quarter <strong>of</strong> a million<br />
dollars during the Program’s first year <strong>of</strong> operation. It is a rare pleasure to report on a program that makes such<br />
positive contributions to both our cash flow and our environment.<br />
We saw additional progress toward State authorization/permitting <strong>of</strong> the bulky waste and clean wood waste drop-<strong>of</strong>f<br />
activity that takes place at the Recycling Center. The State had determined that our operation with respect to those<br />
activities constituted a Transfer Station and therefore would require a State permit. In May <strong>of</strong> this year we secured<br />
formal approval <strong>of</strong> the facility location with respect to various land use and environmental criteria. In December we<br />
received approval <strong>of</strong> the facility layout and construction. We are proceeding with the final application step which<br />
seeks approval <strong>of</strong> our operating procedures. Members <strong>of</strong> the Recycling Commission have been working with our<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works and several other <strong>Town</strong> boards and <strong>of</strong>ficials including the Board <strong>of</strong> Health, the<br />
Conservation Commission and the <strong>Town</strong> Manager to secure this permit. Completion <strong>of</strong> the permitting process will<br />
assure us that <strong>Longmeadow</strong> will be able to continue to collect the same materials at the Recycling and yard waste<br />
center that we are currently collecting as part <strong>of</strong> our comprehensive program.<br />
Also at the Recycling Center, we were pleased to be able to initiate a program for recycling books from the Swap<br />
Shop through an arrangement with “Hands Across the Water” whereby used books are sent to countries around the<br />
world. Additional items from the Swap Shop are regularly transported by Commission members to regional<br />
charitable organizations where they are much appreciated.<br />
The rising cost <strong>of</strong> brush and yard waste disposal is a growing concern at the Recycling Center. A pilot program<br />
completed last year showed that a composting program can be a cost-saving and environmentally sound alternative,<br />
but identifying a suitable site for conducting such a program will require the concentrated and cooperative effort <strong>of</strong><br />
many <strong>Town</strong> boards and <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
Finally, the Commission is extremely pleased with the neat appearance, pleasant atmosphere and efficient operation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Recycling Center. The efforts <strong>of</strong> the Recycling Center Coordinator, Roger Couture and his staff <strong>of</strong> attendants<br />
are much appreciated. Their work, together with the oversight responsibility <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works,<br />
has led to a very pr<strong>of</strong>essional operation.<br />
Several other issues occupied the time and effort <strong>of</strong> the Recycling Commission during this past year.<br />
$ We took the lead in preparing an Idling Reduction Program which was adopted by the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Health and by the Select Board. It has also been enthusiastically endorsed by school principals.<br />
$ We applied for a technical assistance grant from the State to monitor and facilitate recycling in the<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> schools.<br />
$ A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day was held in September in cooperation with six towns.<br />
Three hundred cars participated and 11,000 gallons <strong>of</strong> hazardous waste was disposed <strong>of</strong>.<br />
$ The Recycling Commission was present at <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Days in May with a booth to help publicize the<br />
Waste Reduction Program. The many residents who stopped by appreciated the opportunity to learn about and<br />
comment on the program.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Irwin Pers<br />
Chair<br />
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RICHARD SALTER STORRS LIBRARY<br />
To the Residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> and the Honorable Select Board:<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> the Richard Salter Storrs Library respectfully submits its annual report for the year <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The location <strong>of</strong> Storrs Library on the historic green in <strong>Longmeadow</strong> is a testament to the value our forefathers<br />
placed on education and the importance <strong>of</strong> self-improvement and independent initiative. Today, the library serves as<br />
a support system for public and private education, as a recreational center for those who value the written word, and<br />
as a cultural center and repository for local history. The central location attests to the importance <strong>of</strong> shared<br />
resources in the community, and the high use <strong>of</strong> library resources is a testament to the value <strong>of</strong> life-long learning.<br />
With a local collection <strong>of</strong> 99,377 items, and an active patron count <strong>of</strong> 12,042, Storrs Library serves the following<br />
community groups by registration: Adult (54%); Juvenile (17%); Senior Citizen (15%); and Young Adult (11%).<br />
In the past twenty years, while staffing remained level and hours slightly reduced, library circulation increased by<br />
43%. Technology was applied to multiple library functions, and grants administered by the Board <strong>of</strong> Library<br />
Commissioners funded the purchase <strong>of</strong> PCs, printers, the server, related furnishings, and s<strong>of</strong>tware. This year all<br />
public Windows PCs were upgraded to Windows XP, and new printers were purchased to support the system. With<br />
a high demand for PCs and fifty service hours per week, this streamlined patron PC use. Use <strong>of</strong> the C/W MARS<br />
Network to generate E-mail notices for overdues and hold requests decreased postage costs and turn around time.<br />
Encouraged to register with an active e-mail address, patrons could also complete a form to update their record with<br />
an e-mail address. In response to demands for expanded Internet access for businessmen, students, and community<br />
leaders, state grants funded installation <strong>of</strong> WiFi service in the library. Upgrades for staff PCs also contributed to the<br />
efficiency, reliability, and portability <strong>of</strong> internal library functions. Victor Roule from the <strong>Town</strong>’s Information<br />
Systems Department, <strong>of</strong>fered his expertise, trouble-shooting skills, and training programs and contributed to the<br />
expansion <strong>of</strong> library services.<br />
Four hundred years ago when John Donne wrote “no man is an island,” he was referring to the fact that humankind<br />
is interconnected. In the same way, automation allows libraries to efficiently organize resources, to locate needed<br />
items, and to share items with the larger community. A Storrs library card allows patrons to borrow from our local<br />
collection and to secure materials from the collections <strong>of</strong> over 140 public, academic, and special libraries in central<br />
and western Massachusetts. This collection boasts over six million items, and materials can be requested at the<br />
library or remotely by home personal computer. Books, periodicals, audio and video cassettes, and DVDs, are<br />
available for loan with a Storrs Library card. The Commonwealth supports this system by funding a delivery service<br />
for requested materials. Access to state and regional databases is only available with a library card, giving patrons<br />
the ability to search databases for specific items related to school assignments, current events, or personal needs.<br />
This can be done at the library or remotely at a home or work site. In the past two years, remote access to library<br />
databases has increased by 50%!<br />
The Philip Michael Lauro II Discovery Room concluded the year with unprecedented use <strong>of</strong> library resources.<br />
Elementary students lined up to use public computers. The reference assistance and information sharing with<br />
students continued to increase with the Homework Help Site, links to library holdings, and with visits to the<br />
elementary and middle school teachers. This resulted in 8,292 reference interviews between patrons and youth<br />
service personnel. Monthly book discussion programs for kindergarteners to third graders increased in popularity,<br />
and two additional discussion groups for fourth grade students and Mothers and Daughters were scheduled. Martha<br />
Richard, Youth Services Librarian, was an active member <strong>of</strong> the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems Statewide<br />
Summer Reading Steering Committee and the Western Massachusetts Regional Summer Reading Planning<br />
Committee. With this collaboration she enhanced the summer reading program by creating a positive and exciting<br />
environment for individuals and families. Throughout July and August, “What’s Buzzin’ at Your Library?” brought<br />
813 children and their parents to the library and 25,789 books circulated. There were 1,745 reference interviews, 59<br />
programs presented and 3,582 children and parents attended.<br />
The presence <strong>of</strong> highly knowledgeable staff gives the “added value” to library collections, online services, media,<br />
and to research techniques. The retirement <strong>of</strong> Adult Services Librarian Sue Bosman was received with regret and<br />
appreciation for a job well done. In a competitive search for her replacement, Barbara Fitzgerald was selected to fill<br />
the position. A graduate <strong>of</strong> Smith College who received her MLS at UNC/Chapel Hill, Ms. Fitzgerald brought her<br />
experience with automated networks, databases, contemporary library service, and assistance with student needs to<br />
Storrs. Her experience at the Simsbury Public Library, STCC and Holyoke Community College also contributed to<br />
her selection. Custodian Michael Surprise also resigned to accept a position in the Springfield Public Schools and<br />
his services at the library will be missed. After several interim replacements, Ed Murphy <strong>of</strong> Hampden was finally<br />
selected to fill the half-time position.<br />
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Community support through the Friends <strong>of</strong> Storrs Library, regional support through the Western Region and C/W<br />
MARS, and <strong>Longmeadow</strong> municipal support all contribute to the high quality <strong>of</strong> library service in <strong>Longmeadow</strong>.<br />
The Friends contributed generously to the book budget, published a very informative newsletter, and planned<br />
educational programs for the community. Local author Anita Shreve was the centerpiece <strong>of</strong> a very successful<br />
author’s program and a fund raising event. The interest and support <strong>of</strong> this group was most appreciated. The<br />
Western Region provided the state-funded delivery service, gave staff access to a computer lab, and supported<br />
workshops relating to library services. C/W MARS provided the automated library network for central and western<br />
Massachusetts and provided a platform for a shared database, automated services, and efficient resource sharing.<br />
With changes in the <strong>Town</strong> Charter, Mike Wrabel, the DPW Superintendent and Adrian Phaneuf, the <strong>Town</strong> Facilities<br />
Director, have contributed their expertise and staff to library maintenance, future planning, and building<br />
emergencies. Collaboration with teachers and school librarians also contributed to streamlined services for students<br />
and educators.<br />
The Library Board is indebted to the <strong>Town</strong> Manager, the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Police and Fire Departments, the Building<br />
Inspector, the IT Department, and the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works. A vital cadre <strong>of</strong> dedicated volunteers also<br />
enhanced library services, and their efforts on our behalf are valued and most appreciated. Storrs Library is one <strong>of</strong><br />
the Commonwealth’s exceptional public libraries because <strong>of</strong> this high level <strong>of</strong> community support and the belief in<br />
education and life-long learning.<br />
Carl L. Sturgis<br />
Executive Director<br />
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
RULES COMMITTEE<br />
Since the last annual report one year ago, the Rules Committee has had the privilege <strong>of</strong> working with Ronald Hastie,<br />
the past Moderator, and Michael Kallock, the current Moderator, on rules and methods to make <strong>Town</strong> Meetings<br />
more open, productive and enjoyable to the <strong>Town</strong>’s voters and others, such as the members <strong>of</strong> the press and student<br />
attendees.<br />
The monthly meetings <strong>of</strong> the Rules Committee have considered and recommended to the Moderator counting<br />
procedures to ensure an accurate tally in a close vote or other situations when a numeric vote is required, such as<br />
when a 2/3 vote is required on a warrant article. The <strong>Town</strong> Clerk shall be the first teller and give the vote to the<br />
Moderator to announce to <strong>Town</strong> Meeting. The card system in which every registered voter is given a card to turn in<br />
upon entering the assembly has been continued to determine the number <strong>of</strong> voters who attend <strong>Town</strong> Meeting. New<br />
issues arise from time to time which the Rules Committee discusses, deliberates and makes a recommendation to the<br />
Moderator. That is one <strong>of</strong> the reasons that, under the Charter, the Rules Committee has been made a standing<br />
committee in <strong>Town</strong> government.<br />
The Chair wishes to thank all the members <strong>of</strong> the Rules Committee for their dedication to the <strong>Town</strong> and <strong>Town</strong><br />
Meetings.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
John E. Pearson<br />
Chair Person<br />
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT<br />
The <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Public Schools continues to ensure that all students excel in learning, succeed in life and enrich<br />
our community. In the past year, the district has undergone several changes and has begun implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Public Schools Strategic Plan that was approved by the School Committee and supported by vote <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Town</strong> at the Special <strong>Town</strong> Meeting <strong>of</strong> 10/25/2005.<br />
PERSONNEL CHANGES<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> June <strong>2006</strong>, a variety <strong>of</strong> personnel changes occurred. Superintendent Scott AndersEn left the district to<br />
lead the Lexington and Richland County schools in South Carolina. Steve Carignan, Supervisor <strong>of</strong> Buildings and<br />
Grounds, left the district as the <strong>Town</strong> implemented the consolidation <strong>of</strong> School and <strong>Town</strong> Maintenance operations<br />
under the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works. Elaine Cuphone, Pupil Services Director, retired. Andrew Paciulli, Principal<br />
<strong>of</strong> Glenbrook Middle School, moved back to Vermont and assumed a position as an elementary principal. Allan<br />
Oski, Technology Manager, took a full-time corporate position and continued oversight <strong>of</strong> the Technology<br />
operations on a part-time basis.<br />
The School Committee was challenged with replacing these key positions. E. Jahn Hart, Assistant Superintendent <strong>of</strong><br />
the district, assumed the role <strong>of</strong> Interim Superintendent in July <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong> and was appointed Superintendent in<br />
September <strong>2006</strong>. Maureen A. Wilson, Reading Consultant and English Language Arts Coordinator, assumed the<br />
role <strong>of</strong> Interim Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services. Susan Bertrand-Grant, Special Education<br />
Supervisor, assumed the role <strong>of</strong> Interim Pupil Services Director. Superintendent Hart assembled an interviewing<br />
team <strong>of</strong> stakeholders during the summer and successfully hired Michael Sullivan as the new principal for Glenbrook<br />
Middle School. In the late fall, she used a stakeholder approach to hire Kevin Warenda as the new Technology<br />
Manager.<br />
IN REMEMBRANCE<br />
The school district was saddened by the loss <strong>of</strong> two beloved employees this past fall. Karen Craven, long-time<br />
administrative secretary at Glenbrook Middle School, succumbed to cancer and died in September. Karen was truly<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> the Glenbrook family and a friend to employees throughout the entire district. In October, Robert<br />
Pisani, District Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor, was killed in a car accident. His sudden, tragic death<br />
affected staff, students, and community members who organized a variety <strong>of</strong> memorial fundraisers on behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Pisani family. Both <strong>of</strong> these employees enriched our lives and will continue to be remembered with fondness.<br />
STRATEGIC PLAN FY07 – FY09<br />
The <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Public Schools Strategic Plan includes the following Priority Focus Areas:<br />
I Excellence in Teaching and Learning<br />
II Key Resources to Support Teaching & Learning<br />
III Community Support for <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Public Schools<br />
IV LHS Accreditation<br />
In the development <strong>of</strong> the FY08 budget, the School Department Administration worked together to allocate costs to<br />
each action step <strong>of</strong> the Strategic Plan and then to determine priorities and year <strong>of</strong> implementation. Let’s review our<br />
status in each priority focus area and the strides that have been taken towards improvement.<br />
PFA I – Excellence in Teaching and Learning<br />
GOAL A - Our students are high performers in math, as measured by MCAS and compared to other school districts.<br />
There is room for improvement, especially in the subgroup category <strong>of</strong> special needs.<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>, at the exit grade <strong>of</strong> the elementary level (grade 5), 67% <strong>of</strong> our students achieved the Advanced or Pr<strong>of</strong>icient<br />
Level in Mathematics, 24% scored Needs Improvement, and 9% scored at the Warning Level. At the exit grade <strong>of</strong><br />
the middle school level (grade 8), 66% <strong>of</strong> our students achieved the Advanced or Pr<strong>of</strong>icient Level in Mathematics,<br />
28% scored Needs Improvement, and 6% scored at the Warning Level. However, at the high school MCAS<br />
measurement level (grade 10), 87% <strong>of</strong> our students achieved the Advanced or Pr<strong>of</strong>icient Level in Mathematics<br />
(compared to 67% statewide), 11% scored Needs Improvement (compared to 21% statewide), and 2% scored at the<br />
Warning Level (compared to 12% statewide).<br />
Mathematics improvement efforts, which are focused at the elementary and middle school levels, include the<br />
alignment <strong>of</strong> curriculum; common math textbooks and resources; and the addition <strong>of</strong> some math resource teachers at<br />
grades K – 8. Teachers have identified and implemented the use <strong>of</strong> common math assessments and a core group <strong>of</strong><br />
elementary teachers is learning a promising mathematics approach called Lesson Study. Additional math resource<br />
staffing and resources are needed and have been requested via the Strategic Plan.<br />
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GOAL B - Our students are very high performers in English/Language Arts,<br />
as measured by MCAS and compared<br />
to other school districts.<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>, at the exit grade <strong>of</strong> the elementary level (grade 5), 82% <strong>of</strong> our students achieved the Advanced or Pr<strong>of</strong>icient<br />
Level in English Language Arts, 15% scored Needs Improvement, and 2% scored at the Warning Level. At the exit<br />
grade <strong>of</strong> the middle school level (grade 8), 94% <strong>of</strong> our students achieved the Advanced or Pr<strong>of</strong>icient Level in<br />
English Language Arts, 4% scored Needs Improvement, and 1% scored at the Warning Level. Finally, at the high<br />
school MCAS measurement level (grade 10), 91% <strong>of</strong> our students achieved the Advanced or Pr<strong>of</strong>icient Level in<br />
English Language Arts (compared to 69% statewide), 8% scored Needs<br />
Improvement (compared to 24% statewide),<br />
and 0% scored at the Warning Level (compared to 7% statewide).<br />
While our students perform extremely well in English Language Arts, we have identified specific areas for<br />
improvement and have targeted pr<strong>of</strong>essional development to address those needs. We have identified severe gaps in<br />
reading resources at both the middle school and high school levels. Reading textbooks are in dire need <strong>of</strong> upgrading<br />
since replacement texts are no longer in print. A modest phased-in<br />
approach to acquiring those texts in the most<br />
critical grades is reflected in the budget <strong>of</strong> the Strategic Plan.<br />
We are committed to the continued implementation <strong>of</strong> the John Collins writing program across all subject areas in<br />
grades K – 12. It is through the support <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) and Title<br />
IIA grant funds that we have funded this program over the last four years. We hope to continue to support this<br />
excellent writing strategy with budgeted local funds.<br />
Goal C: We will support excellence in teaching and learning through implementation <strong>of</strong> the Curriculum Review and<br />
Development Cycle; however, such support must include the budgeting and funding <strong>of</strong> needed curriculum resources.<br />
The review <strong>of</strong> the Social Studies curriculum began on schedule in FY06. Requests for social studies textbooks and<br />
resources,<br />
per the curriculum cycle, were requested in the FY08 budget.<br />
The implementation <strong>of</strong> the Library and World Languages curricula, scheduled for FY07, was postponed due to lack<br />
<strong>of</strong> funding. The School Department hopes to attain the required<br />
resources to begin review <strong>of</strong> the Science and<br />
Technology Engineering curricula in FY08, as scheduled.<br />
PFA II – Key Resources to Support Teaching & Learning<br />
GOAL A – Our facilities will support and enhance teaching and learning.<br />
A1. The School Department has delayed the completion <strong>of</strong> an inventory <strong>of</strong> all classr oom and library collections, due<br />
to a lack <strong>of</strong> funding for library coordination. We hope to begin that work in FY09.<br />
A2. The School Department plans to develop<br />
and update annually a capital improvement plan to address the<br />
instructional program needs at all buildings.<br />
In the fall <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong>, school administrators were involved in the identification and prioritization <strong>of</strong> Capital Planning<br />
requests for the first time. Prioritized Capital Planning requests were submitted to the <strong>Town</strong> and labeled as Safety,<br />
Environmental, or Functional concerns. At the suggestion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> Manager, Capital Planning facility requests<br />
identified as essential to security were submitted as separate requests. The S.C. and Select Board jointly agreed to a<br />
list <strong>of</strong> security items, including Glenbrook and Center door replacements, which were presented as a warrant at the<br />
Special <strong>Town</strong> Meeting (within the Special T.M.) on 11/28/06. All security items on the warrant were approved. The<br />
<strong>Town</strong> subsequently issued an RFP for a security consultant to oversee the bidding and installation <strong>of</strong> all funded<br />
security items: an integrated security system, security communications devices, and a web-based internet/phone<br />
communication program. Meanwhile the School District, as a partner in the Region On Call federal safety grant,<br />
benefited from the administration <strong>of</strong> grant-funded Safety Audits <strong>of</strong> all <strong>Longmeadow</strong> public and private schools plus<br />
Greenwood Children’s Center. The Safety Audits identified<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> improvement in not only external and internal<br />
security, but in a comprehensive, thorough set <strong>of</strong> criteria:<br />
POLICIES, e.g. monitoring and supervising students, codes <strong>of</strong><br />
- DEVELOPING & ENFORCEMENT OF<br />
conduct, threat assessment, suicide policy.<br />
- PROCEDURES FOR DATA COLLECTION, e.g. discipline and attendance<br />
- DEVELOPMENT OF INTERVENTION<br />
conflict management, bullying prevention<br />
- LEVEL OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT, e.g. conflict resolution, Crisis Management / Response Teams<br />
- OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, e.g. on safety teams, in regular emergency drills<br />
& PREVENTION PLANS & PROGRAMS, e.g. anger resolution,<br />
- LEVEL OF PARENT/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, e.g. Codes <strong>of</strong> Conduct, on district and school teams<br />
- ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, e.g. on Safety Committee, as designated School<br />
Resource Officer<br />
STANDARDS FOR SAFETY/SECURITY PERSONNEL, if employed by the district<br />
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- SAFETY AND SECURITY OF BUILDING/GROUNDS SCHOOL EXTERIOR & PLAY AREAS, e.g.<br />
monitored single point <strong>of</strong> entry, IDs and sign-in procedures, maintenance <strong>of</strong> doors and windows, two-way<br />
communication devices<br />
- SCHOOL INTERIOR, e.g. High risk areas are protected by security locks and/or alarm systems and/or<br />
surveillance cameras, two-way communication, internal communication devices<br />
- DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS, e.g. trained Safety/Crisis Response Teams<br />
The School/<strong>Town</strong> Safety Committee, which was reestablished by Superintendent Hart in September <strong>2006</strong>, will<br />
address areas <strong>of</strong> concern that have been identified by the Safety Audits. Region On Call grant funds will provide<br />
training for school staff and crisis teams and will fund other resource needs that were identified by audit findings.<br />
A3. The <strong>Town</strong> DPW Director and Facilities Director have begun to develop a preventative maintenance cycle to<br />
ensure the appropriate maintenance <strong>of</strong> all buildings.<br />
A4. The <strong>Town</strong> DPW Director and Facilities Director have begun to research and develop institute standards for<br />
buildings and grounds cleanliness and health. The School administration requested the addition <strong>of</strong> two building<br />
custodians in the FY08 budget.<br />
Goal B – All students will be prepared for a lifetime <strong>of</strong> learning in a technological world.<br />
In last year’s Annual Report to the <strong>Town</strong>, Dr. AndersEn made the following statement about technology in the<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> Public Schools: “We are not able to <strong>of</strong>fer the appropriate level <strong>of</strong> technology to our students and staff.<br />
We do not have the infrastructure, the equipment, the personnel and the financial support to provide the level <strong>of</strong><br />
technology to our staff and students to truly support and enhance the teaching and learning process. We are falling<br />
deeper into a hole that will ultimately cost more dollars to climb out <strong>of</strong> if we do not begin an aggressive corrective<br />
course. . . The challenge will be to secure the ongoing funding that is needed to provide our students with<br />
technology that will support their education and prepare them for an ever-changing technological world.” Such<br />
funding has been requested, as noted below in each action step <strong>of</strong> the Strategic Planning goal for Technology:<br />
B1. The Technology department has requested necessary s<strong>of</strong>tware to conduct a detailed inventory <strong>of</strong> all district<br />
technology assets, hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />
B2. The new Technology Manager has reviewed and assessed the viability <strong>of</strong> the current technology plan and has<br />
determined the need to reconvene the District Technology Planning Council in order to make revisions to the current<br />
Technology Plan.<br />
B3. The new Technology Manager has submitted budget requests both within the FY08 budget and the Capital<br />
Planning budget that would facilitate the institution <strong>of</strong> a technology replacement/enhancement cycle and a<br />
comprehensive technical support structure.<br />
B4. The new Technology Manager has submitted budget requests that would facilitate the research and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> an integrated technology curriculum K-12.<br />
B5. The new Technology Manager has begun to work with the Assistant Superintendent to develop a comprehensive<br />
technology pr<strong>of</strong>essional development plan for all staff.<br />
Goal C - We will recruit, hire and retain outstanding staff.<br />
C1. We have already established and enhanced our pr<strong>of</strong>essional relationships with area colleges to foster student<br />
teaching opportunities and to explore <strong>of</strong>fering degree advancement course work in our district. Superintendent Hart<br />
has been meeting regularly with Bay Path College to develop partnerships for student and staff learning.<br />
C2. The School Department plans to continue practices, begun last year, that allow for the earlier hiring <strong>of</strong> staff in<br />
order to be as competitive in hiring as possible.<br />
C3. Maintain salaries, benefits and working conditions that are competitive with surrounding school districts.<br />
Currently, the School Committee is working to negotiate new contracts with all <strong>of</strong> its bargaining units through the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> mediation. All parties hope to achieve a timely, mutually agreeable settlement.<br />
C4. The district has a long-standing record <strong>of</strong> providing high quality pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and the incentives to<br />
encourage staff to participate. Our Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Growth Committee, composed <strong>of</strong> educators from every school,<br />
provides exemplary training through both classroom and online courses. This year, the district’s administrators have<br />
been participating in ongoing, joint pr<strong>of</strong>essional development. A challenge for the district is to provide sufficient<br />
time for teacher collaboration and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development during contractual time and to support the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional learning communities at each school site.<br />
C5. Research and develop staff induction programs that respond to the experience level <strong>of</strong> all incoming employees.<br />
While <strong>Longmeadow</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a sophisticated and comprehensive induction and mentoring program for teachers, our<br />
district needs to develop similar programs for all other district employees. That work will occur over the next two<br />
years.<br />
C6. Review and/or develop a policy on staffing levels PK-12. This year’s Equity and Enrollment subcommittee has<br />
been reviewing the research on class size and will continue to do so over the next year.<br />
PFA III – Community Support for <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Public Schools<br />
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GOAL A – We will achieve outstanding fiscal management.<br />
A1. Review and assess SC financial policies and procedures on an annual basis and decide whether to continue,<br />
change or rescind based on analysis <strong>of</strong> results; comply with policies. The School Committee continues to oversee<br />
all financial policies and procedures. This year brought a dual challenge: the consolidation <strong>of</strong> the financial<br />
department with the <strong>Town</strong> and the conversion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s financial s<strong>of</strong>tware from Compusense to Munis. Much<br />
additional work was added to both <strong>Town</strong> and School Department employees during this period <strong>of</strong> transition. An<br />
added dilemma for the School Committee was the absence <strong>of</strong> monthly expenditure reports during the FY07 school<br />
year (during the Munis conversion) and the discovery that the Munis system will not allow reporting by the<br />
approved School Department budget control line items. Additionally, the new Munis system requires significant<br />
hands-on involvement <strong>of</strong> School Department staff. Nevertheless, the School Committee and School Department<br />
employees continue to work in collaboration with the <strong>Town</strong> Finance Department to implement changes and<br />
improvements.<br />
A2. Prepare a long-term financial plan consistent with Strategic Plan and based on various revenue scenarios to<br />
reflect federal aid, state financial assistance, community-based revenue sources and economic factors.<br />
The School Committee will work with administration and other <strong>Town</strong> Boards to develop such a long-term financial<br />
plan. The foundation for such work has begun as the School Committee, Select Board, and Finance Committee have<br />
begun to meet jointly on a regular basis.<br />
A3. Develop budgets aligned with Priority Focus Areas identified in Strategic Plan and long-term financial plan. In<br />
developing the FY08 budget, the School Department Administration worked together to allocate costs to each action<br />
step <strong>of</strong> the Strategic Plan and then to determine priorities and year <strong>of</strong> implementation. This budget is limited in<br />
scope and conservative in requests. The FY08 budget cautiously proposes the reallocation <strong>of</strong> some existing<br />
resources to meet prioritized Strategic needs.<br />
A4. Evaluate cost effectiveness <strong>of</strong> LPS programs including SPED, LPVEC, School Choice and METCO and<br />
develop modifications based on analysis <strong>of</strong> results. The Equity and Enrollment Committee has gathered data on<br />
SPED, School Choice and METCO programs. Some <strong>of</strong> this data has already been presented to the School<br />
Committee for analysis and decision-making purposes. The Superintendent is working with area superintendents to<br />
assess the cost effectiveness, efficiency, and quality <strong>of</strong> the LPVEC programs and will present findings to the School<br />
Committee once the preliminary results are released. Members <strong>of</strong> the School Committee are also actively involved<br />
in the LPVEC boards and are working to develop program improvements.<br />
A5. Develop and implement plans to advocate for LPS interests with state and federal legislators and government<br />
agencies. The School Committee has begun to develop such plans as part <strong>of</strong> their Communications Master Plan.<br />
Note: LPS continues to spend less per pupil than the state average and than most area school districts. Using the<br />
historical method <strong>of</strong> computing total day program per pupil expenditure, <strong>Longmeadow</strong> spent $7,725 per pupil in<br />
FY05, compared to a state average <strong>of</strong> $9,096. Using the new All-Fund method to compute total day program per<br />
pupil expenditure, <strong>Longmeadow</strong> spent $9,197 per pupil in FY05, compared to a state average <strong>of</strong> $10,626. In the<br />
same year, using the new All-Fund method, the following area districts out-spent <strong>Longmeadow</strong>: Amherst, $12,624;<br />
Chicopee, $10,064; Deerfield, $10,118; Easthampton, $9,276; Greenfield, $10,911; Hadley, $9,452; Palmer, $9630;<br />
Westfield, $10,055; and West Springfield, $10,066. Meanwhile, Agawam, $9,150; Hampden-Wilbraham, $9,121;<br />
and East <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, $9,066; spent almost an equal amount as <strong>Longmeadow</strong> on students in FY05. Please note that<br />
the new All-Fund method <strong>of</strong> computation includes all municipal appropriations, all grants, school choice and other<br />
tuition revolving funds, athletic and school lunch funds, local receipts such as rentals, and all private grants and<br />
gifts, such as contributions from LEEF. Therefore, the newly computed per pupil expenditures include funding not<br />
only from the <strong>Town</strong> and community taxpayers, but also from fees, fundraising, and private donations.<br />
Goal B. We will effectively communicate with the community.<br />
B1. Develop a Communications Master Plan that includes an inventory <strong>of</strong> community resources, public relations<br />
assets and liabilities, personnel resources, and strategies for short, medium, and long term enhancement <strong>of</strong> LPS in<br />
the eyes <strong>of</strong> the school community, community at large, region and state.<br />
The School Committee has developed initial drafts <strong>of</strong> the Communications Master Plan.<br />
B2. Develop key strategic partnerships within the community at large (e.g., businesses, community groups,<br />
academic institutions, and other community stakeholders); and at the state and federal levels.<br />
This goal is in the initial stages <strong>of</strong> development; however, preliminary actions include membership <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Superintendent and School Committee members in <strong>Longmeadow</strong> civic and other community organizations;<br />
collaborations with area educational institutions and collaboratives; regular attendance by the Superintendent at<br />
meetings with <strong>Town</strong> departments and with the <strong>Town</strong> Manager; continuation <strong>of</strong> committees that include community<br />
representation such as the District Learning Team, the Wellness Committee, and the reestablished Safety<br />
Committee; and work with <strong>Town</strong> departments on Pandemic and Emergency Management preparedness. In addition,<br />
the Superintendent has invited representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong> departments and organizations to Administrative Cabinet<br />
meetings to improve communication and collaboration. Included in this year’s meetings have been representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Recycling Commission, LEEF, the DPW Director, the Police and Fire departments, and the Procurement<br />
Officer.<br />
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B3. Encourage communication and collaboration between various committees within the school community such as<br />
SC, School Improvement Councils, PTOs/PACs, student groups, and leadership teams. Actively seek input from<br />
parents, parent groups, students and the larger community on school issues and planning. The Communications<br />
Master Plan includes strategies for addressing this goal. Funding for school and district web managers would<br />
greatly enhance the opportunities for expanded communication and collaboration.<br />
B4. Advocate for LPS interests with state and federal legislators and government agencies; See Goal #1, item 5<br />
above.<br />
PFA IV – LHS ACCREDITATION<br />
GOAL A – LHS will move from “warning” status to full accreditation with NEASC.<br />
A1. LHS will address all recommendations cited by the NEASC in the Five Year Progress Report.<br />
The high school has essentially addressed all recommendations cited by NEASC except those that are related to<br />
facilities improvement.<br />
A2. LHS will prioritize budget requests to the School Committee to respond to deficiencies cited by NEASC. The<br />
high school principal has continued to advocate for budgeting that will continue to address NEASC-cited<br />
deficiencies. While the building administrators agreed to reallocate some discretionary funds to provide equity<br />
across schools in FY08, all principals agreed to continue or increase funding for high school needs.<br />
A3. LHS Administration and Faculty will participate with the community to support facility improvements at LHS.<br />
This year the LHS staff and parent representatives reviewed the draft report <strong>of</strong> the LHS Facilities Assessment and<br />
Space Needs Study and continued to respond to all NEASC-required reporting requirements.<br />
A4. LHS Faculty and the School Committee will collaborate with the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Select Board to commission and<br />
participate in the town-wide Facilities Improvement Committee. The School Committee initiated and conducted the<br />
first meeting <strong>of</strong> the town-wide Facilities Improvement Committee in January <strong>of</strong> 2007. Initial membership includes<br />
representation from the Select Board, Finance Committee, DPW, Capital Planning Committee, <strong>Town</strong> Manager, and<br />
Superintendent.<br />
A5. LHS will be fully staffed and students will be <strong>of</strong>fered an extensive program <strong>of</strong> studies. The high school has<br />
made significant improvements in this area, but needs to continually adjust and respond to student needs and needs<br />
to acquire the instructional resources to implement course <strong>of</strong>ferings.<br />
A6. LHS will continue to measure student success in meeting school-wide and departmental learning expectations.<br />
This is an ongoing initiative that is being addressed by the high school.<br />
Some examples <strong>of</strong> student success at LHS follow:<br />
FY06 Attendance rate: 96.1% (one <strong>of</strong> the highest rates in the state)<br />
FY06 Dropout rate: 0.2% (one <strong>of</strong> the lowest rates in the state)<br />
FY06 Retention rate: 0.2% (one <strong>of</strong> the lowest rates in the state)<br />
Graduation rate: 96.7% (one <strong>of</strong> the highest rates in the state)<br />
The plans <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong> LHS graduates included 94% attendance at private and public colleges; and 6% other postsecondary<br />
education plans, including work or the military.<br />
The exemplary MCAS performance <strong>of</strong> LHS students in Math and English Language Arts was noted above.<br />
SAT performance:<br />
A final indicator <strong>of</strong> success is the performance by LHS students on the SAT Reasoning Test. It is significant to note<br />
that 91% <strong>of</strong> our students take the SAT while the national average is only 48%, and the state average is 85%. This<br />
year beginning with the Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2006</strong> a writing component was added to the test and students now receive a score in<br />
three areas, Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. <strong>Longmeadow</strong>’s total score <strong>of</strong> 1660 is 142 points above the<br />
national average <strong>of</strong> 1518, and 113 points above the state average <strong>of</strong> 1547. As we evaluate our writing performance<br />
for the first time, it should be noted that LHS students mean score was 548, which was above the national average <strong>of</strong><br />
497 and the Massachusetts average <strong>of</strong> 510. These results will provide the baseline data used to monitor the future<br />
achievement <strong>of</strong> our students.<br />
As the School District moves forward with “eyes on the child – learning,” we will continue to focus on priorities,<br />
advocate for resources to meet those priorities, and work with the community to plan for the future funding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Town</strong><br />
and School Strategic Plans. To view the entire Strategic Plan please go to the District Info Section at<br />
www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/dist/<br />
A personal note from E. Jahn Hart: I am honored to serve as the Superintendent <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Public Schools.<br />
After eight years <strong>of</strong> working in this school district, I was pleased to assume this leadership role and have found this<br />
first year to be rewarding and invigorating. I have been given the opportunity to work with School Committee<br />
members and educators who are without peer in their dedication and selflessness. Every employee <strong>of</strong> this school<br />
district contributes to the well being <strong>of</strong> our students. They truly make a daily difference in the lives <strong>of</strong> children. I<br />
am encouraged by the spirit <strong>of</strong> cooperation and collaboration that I have experienced in working with the <strong>Town</strong><br />
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Boards, Committees, and employees. Our joint success depends on working together towards a shared vision <strong>of</strong> the<br />
future.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Mary Vogel E. Jahn Hart<br />
School Committee Chair Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Schools<br />
TEACHER'S SALARY SCHEDULE FY <strong>2006</strong><br />
FY <strong>2006</strong> Drop Step; 1% Step 1 1 to 14; 3% Top Step<br />
OLD NEW Bachelor's B + 15 Master's M + 15 M + 30 M + 45 M + 60 Doctorate<br />
STEP STEP ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________<br />
1 DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP<br />
2 DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP<br />
3 DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP DROP<br />
4 1 $37,911 $38,833 $39,833 $40,737 $41,710 $42,682 $43,693 $44,737<br />
5 2 $39,039 $39,966 $40,997 $41,898 $42,892 $43,882 $44,936 $46,022<br />
6 3 $40,206 $41,131 $42,196 $43,089 $44,102 $45,117 $46,206 $47,339<br />
7 4 $41,405 $42,332 $43,428 $44,318 $45,356 $46,380 $47,513 $48,695<br />
8 5 $45,447 $43,568 $44,698 $45,577 $46,636 $47,688 $48,858 $50,089<br />
9 6 $44,837 $46,002 $46,875 $47,955 $49,025 $50,239 $51,523<br />
10 7 $49,185 $47,347 $48,206 $49,312 $50,406 $51,662 $53,002<br />
11 8 $48,732 $49,578 $50,703 $51,818 $53,124 $54,519<br />
12 9 $53,442 $50,796 $50,989 $52,135 $53,276 $54,626 $56,081<br />
13 10 $51,621 $52,440 $53,609 $54,774 $56,173 $57,688<br />
14 11 $53,131 $53,932 $55,128 $56,316 $57,761 $59,340<br />
14A 12 $54,618 $55,442 $56,671 $57,893 $59,379 $61,002<br />
14B 13 $56,148 $56,995 $58,258 $59,514 $61,041 $62,710<br />
14C 14 $57,720 $58,590 $59,889 $61,180 $62,751 $64,466<br />
15 15 $62,399 $63,178 $64,541 $65,906 $67,655 $69,601<br />
PROFESSIONAL STAFF<br />
SCHOOL YEAR <strong>2006</strong>-2007<br />
NAME POSITION DATE OF<br />
START<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
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EDUCATION<br />
E. Jahn Hart Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Schools <strong>2006</strong> (1998) Valparaiso University<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Maureen Wilson Asst. Superintendent for <strong>2006</strong> (1995) Notre Dame University<br />
Instructional Services<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Carol Cash Business Director 2005 (1982) Apostolic Bible Institute<br />
Kevin Warenda Technology Manager <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Dianne Georgantas Administrative Assistant 2005 (2000) Holyoke Community College
BLUEBERRY HILL SCHOOL<br />
Marie Pratt Principal 2003 (1991) Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Springfield College<br />
Victoria Allatt Physical Education 1988 New England College<br />
Teresa Anderson Grade 1 1986 Westfield State College<br />
Linda Berg Grade 2 1986 Springfield College<br />
Elizabeth B<strong>of</strong>foli Grade 5 1992 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Sara Brennan Resource Room <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Cincinnati<br />
Elms College<br />
Maureen Briere Grade 1 <strong>2006</strong> Sacred Heart University<br />
Kathleen Chapman Grade 3 1986 S.U.N.Y. at Oswego<br />
Linda Colton Kindergarten 1978 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Aline Davis Grade 1 2000 Georgetown University<br />
Kristen Distefano Grade 3 2003 Bentley College<br />
Simmons College<br />
Smith College<br />
Patricia Doyle Kindergarten 1999 Mount Saint Mary's College<br />
Lori Gallerani Grade 5 <strong>2006</strong> Fisher Jr. College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Kristin Guiggio Resource Room 2003 St. Michael's College<br />
Suzanne Higgins Grade 3 2001 Smith College<br />
Boston University<br />
AnnaMarie Johansen Grade 4 2001 Heidelberg College<br />
Maria Katoski Resource Room 2000 Iowa State University<br />
Stacey Kaufman Grade 2 2004 H<strong>of</strong>stra University<br />
Simmons College<br />
Kelly Kimball Resource Room 2005 Radford University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Hartford<br />
Elizabeth Kosier Grade 2 1998 Holy Cross College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> MA - Boston<br />
Moira Joyce Librarian 2005 Assumption College<br />
American International College<br />
Cambridge College<br />
Diana Landry Grade 2 1996 Westfield State College<br />
Susan Lauser Music 2004 Ithaca College<br />
Pamela Lynam Grade 2 1996 Springfield College<br />
Lynn Marinone Grade 5 2003 Bay Path College<br />
Jennifer McCullough Grade 5 <strong>2006</strong> Penn. State University<br />
St. Joseph's College<br />
Teresa Mendoza Grade 4 <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Kristen Murphy Grade 2 <strong>2006</strong> Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Smith College<br />
Nancy O'Brien Kindergarten 1992 Southern CT State University<br />
American International College<br />
Lesli Pechulis Art 1997 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Patrick Penti Grade 4 2002 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Jennifer Quynn-Dale Music 1992 University <strong>of</strong> North Carolina<br />
Boston University<br />
Deanna Renaud Grade 3 2004 Bay Path College<br />
Allison Robinson Grade 2 2004 Coby-Sawyer College<br />
Cambridge College<br />
Paula Ruyffelaert Grade 3 1994 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Cynthia Schultz Grade 3 2002 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Anna Stowell Physical Education 2004 Springfield College<br />
Sherry Tucker Leave <strong>of</strong> Absence 2003 New College<br />
Mount Holyoke College<br />
Beth Mengwasser Grade 4 1996 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
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Lesley College<br />
Karen Williams Grade 1 1999 Smith College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
CENTER SCHOOL<br />
Robert Lincoln, Ph. D. Principal 2004 Springfield College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Janet Aronson Grade 5 2003 Bridgewater State College<br />
Simmons College<br />
Margaret Auth Grade 2 1988 Marymount College<br />
American International College<br />
Peter Bradshaw Physical Education 1996 Ithaca College<br />
Springfield College<br />
Tracy Bradshaw Resource Room 2005 Dartmouth College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Jack Champagne Grade 5 <strong>2006</strong> Springfield College<br />
Aimee Dalenta Grade 5 2005 Springfield College<br />
Lynne Doyle General Ed. Resource 2004 Framingham State College<br />
Susan Dufraine Librarian 2005 American International College<br />
Framingham State College<br />
Cambridge College<br />
Jean Fontaine Resource Room 2000 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Jean Gagne Grade 2 1986 Westfield State College<br />
Deborah George Grade 2 1997 S.U.N.Y. at Oneonta<br />
Margaret Goldman Art 2003 Hampshire College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Mary Hanson Grade 3 1989 Westfield State College<br />
Lesley College<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Donna Hutton Reading Teacher 1994 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Karen Kadis Kindergarten 1989 Tufts University<br />
Marcie Kearing Grade 1 2004 Westfield State College<br />
Antese McColgan Grade 4 2002 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Linda McCormick Grade 4 1975 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Arlene McLean Kindergarten 2005 St. Michael's College<br />
Nina Metz Grade 1 1986 S.U.N.Y.<br />
Wheelock College<br />
Joanne Paar Grade 3 1988 Eastern CT State University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Karen Palazzi Kindergarten 1977 Springfield College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Barbara Passo Grade 3 1988 National College <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Lesley College<br />
Paula Perfito Physical Education 1996 Springfield College<br />
Shelley Pim Resource Room <strong>2006</strong> Westfield State College<br />
Norwestern State <strong>of</strong> Louisana<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Karen Rafferty Grade 2 1992 S.U.N.Y.<br />
Elizabeth Renola Resource Room <strong>2006</strong> St. Michael's College<br />
The Graduate College <strong>of</strong> St.<br />
Rose<br />
Jamie Rowe Grade 5 1989 Syracuse University<br />
American International College<br />
Rosanna Rushbrook Grade 3 1988 Westfield State College<br />
Carolyn Ruszala Grade 5 2002 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Christine Secondo Resource Room 2005 Dean Jr. College<br />
Framingham State College<br />
Fitchburg State College<br />
Alicia Stevenson Music 2004 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Sandra Sweeney Kindergarten <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Elaine Weiner Grade 1 1989 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
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WOLF SWAMP ROAD SCHOOL<br />
John Ciesluk, Ed. D. Principal 1987 Colgate University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Gillian Andrews Grade 4 <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Elms College<br />
Cathy Bodzinski Resource/Autism 2004 Westfield State College<br />
Amy Brydges Kindergarten 2002 Colby College<br />
Lesley University<br />
Erin Caprara Physical Education 2002 Springfield College<br />
Doretta Caputo Resource/ ADL 2004 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Ann Casey Grade 1 <strong>2006</strong> Bay Path College<br />
Mary Jane Centeno Resource Room 1995 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
American International College<br />
Carole Chatagner Leave <strong>of</strong> Absence 2004 Westfield State College<br />
Suzanne DiSessa Grade 2 1996 Bridgewater State College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
John Ferraro Music 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Sara Ferris Librarian 1984 University <strong>of</strong> Hartford<br />
State Univ. <strong>of</strong> New York<br />
Kristina Gagne Reading 1992 University <strong>of</strong> New Hampshire<br />
Karen Graziano Grade 1 1999 Westfield State College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Alana Grossi Grade 3 2005 Western New England College<br />
Maureen Kellman Grade 4 1994 Georgian Court College<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Catherine Lemay Grade 3 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Penelope Mahoney Music 1993 Delmar College<br />
Corpus Christi State University<br />
Catherine McKenna Grade 1 1995 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Eileen Morgan Grade 2 1984 Central CT State University<br />
Nancy Camerote<br />
Moriarty<br />
Math Resource Room 2005 Boston College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Notre Dame<br />
Cheryl Nason Grade 2 <strong>2006</strong> Holyoke Community College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Mary O'Brien Grade 3 2005 Providence College<br />
College <strong>of</strong> St. Rose<br />
Sandra Passmore Kindergarten 1996 Northeastern University<br />
Kimberly Pitoniak Resource Room 1996 Fitchburg State College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Rebecca Powell Grade 1 2003 Boston College<br />
Christopher Pratt Grade 5 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Nancy Russell Kindergarten 1994 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Heidi Salz Art 1997 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Dale Skowera Grade 4 1999 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Daryl Veysey Grade 2 1998 Skidmore College<br />
Sherry Walker Grade 4 1992 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Marilyn Washington Grade 5 1989 University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Southern CT State University<br />
Donna Young Grade 3 2004 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Gail Zguro Grade 5 1998 Westfield State College<br />
GLENBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />
Michael E. Sullivan Principal <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Anna Stina Ohlson Vice Principal 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Daniel Albert Music 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Michagan<br />
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Anne Margaret Blain English <strong>2006</strong> Springfield Tech. Comm.<br />
College<br />
American International College<br />
Traci Bongo Mathematics 1996 Westfield State College<br />
Lesley College<br />
Ann Boyajian Physical Education 1986 Springfield College<br />
Renee Brown Grade 6 1987 Slippery Rock State College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Patricia Crist English/Science 1992 Hope College<br />
S.U.N.Y.<br />
Vicki Deal Art 1988 Middle Tenn. State University<br />
William M. Dyson Social Studies 1977 Hartwick College<br />
S.U.N.Y. at Oneonta<br />
Joanne Gendron Guidance 1984 Central CT State University<br />
Springfield College<br />
Julia Golen Music 2004 University <strong>of</strong> New Hampshire<br />
Jennifer Grader Spanish 2003 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Cheryl Haller Resource Room 1995 Russell Sage College\<br />
Elizabeth Homan Spanish 2001 St. Anselms College<br />
Dorien Jones Mathematics 1999 Lesley College<br />
California State College<br />
Barbara Kinder Resource Room 2005 Westfield State College<br />
American International College<br />
Annette King English 1971 Keene State College<br />
Ania Leary Resource Room <strong>2006</strong> American International College<br />
Nicole Madden Physical Education 2005 Springfield College<br />
Carolyn McKinney Science 2002 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Bridgewater State College<br />
Ann Leichthammer Grade 6 1984 Waynesburg College<br />
American International College<br />
Patricia Mack Resource Room 1989 North Adams State College<br />
American International College<br />
Kristina Marvici Grade 6 <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Susan Newton Grade 6 1995 Westfield State College<br />
Pamela Novak Science 1996 Mount Holyoke College<br />
David Olszewski Tech. Ed. 1985 Fitchburg State University<br />
Lucie Olszewski French/Spanish 1996 American International College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Lois Ostrander Western New England College<br />
Union College<br />
Holly Pearson Music 1989 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Alisha Powell Mathematics 2004 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Judith Ranahan Grade 6 1993 Bentley College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
John Rauseau Physical Education 2002 Springfield College<br />
Anne Marie Salvon Technolgy Resource 2005 Boston College<br />
Regis College<br />
Krista Scott Resource Room 2001 Boston College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Timothy Symington Social Studies 2000 St. Anselms College<br />
Patricia Tarnauskas Science 1976 Westfield State College<br />
Cambridge College<br />
Heather Termine Resource Room 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Maryland<br />
Suzanne White Grade 6 1989 Newton College <strong>of</strong> the Sacred<br />
Heart<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Sheron Williams English 1972 Harpur College<br />
Smith College<br />
John Wills Social Studies 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
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WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />
Mary Ann Sedran, Ed.<br />
D.<br />
Principal 1979 Westfield State College<br />
Central CT State College<br />
Heather Aveyard English 1998 University <strong>of</strong> Edenburgh<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Jan Bellows Spanish 2002 Bay Path College<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Sandra Hill Budreau Technology Resource 1969 Lesley College<br />
Pamela Cangemi English 2003 American International College<br />
Linda Elman Grade 6 1988 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Anna-Maria Gelinas,<br />
Ph. D.<br />
Spanish 1997 Connecticut College<br />
New York University<br />
William Golen Social Studies 1996 Stonehill College<br />
Donna Grimaldi Grade 6 1974 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Lesley College<br />
Marcia Haar Social Studies 1993 S.U.N.Y. at Albany<br />
Boston University<br />
Alyious Jangl Physical Education 1976 Ithaca College<br />
Columbia College<br />
Iris Karas Guidance <strong>2006</strong> Northeaster University<br />
American International College<br />
Denise Kauffman Resource Room 2007 Pennsylvannia State<br />
Boston College<br />
Lorraine Kaylor English/ Teacher Asst. to 1986 S.U.N.Y. at Albany<br />
Principal<br />
Adelphi University<br />
Christine King Grade 6 1997 Holy Cross College<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Kathleen Lawson Mathematics 2003 Bay Path College<br />
Ania Leary Resource Room <strong>2006</strong> American International College<br />
Clarisse Lizotte French 2003 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Raymond McCarthy Tech. Ed. 2007 Central CT State University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Cynthia McSheffrey Resource Room 2000 Westfield State College<br />
Kathleen Novak Art 2004 Salve Regina University<br />
Denise Paradis Science 1994 Westfield State College<br />
Marla Renius Grade 6 1992 Adrien College<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Carleen Rovelli Mathematics 1976 Westfield State College<br />
Kathy Russotto Physical Education 1987 Springfield College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Colleen Santaniello Science 1994 Central CT State College<br />
Elizabeth Scanlon Grade 6 2002 Westfield State College<br />
Michael Smith Music 1999 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Judith Smolowitz Resource Room 1992 Daemon College<br />
S.U.N.Y. at Albany<br />
Deborah Sturgis English 1988 Boston University<br />
Northeastern University<br />
Marilee Trompke Mathematics 1978 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Shannon White Science 2005 Union College<br />
Smith College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Lawrence Berte Principal 1986 American International College<br />
Springfield College<br />
Thomas Landers Vice Principal 2005 St. Anselms College<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
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Vesta Browne Dean <strong>of</strong> Students 1973 American International College<br />
Lesley College<br />
Lisa Alves Spanish 1995 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Ruthann August Resource Room 1998 Fitcburg State College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
MaryEllen Barker English 2002 Mount Holyoke College<br />
Susan Bayley Science 1981 memphis State University<br />
American International College<br />
Linda Berard Resource Room 1986 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
American International College<br />
Amy Blackburn Science 2004 Eckerd College<br />
Amy Brazee Social Studies 2002 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Deborah Callahan Art 1987 Duke Univeristy<br />
Department Chair Univerrsity <strong>of</strong> Texas<br />
Russell Campbell Mathematics 2002 Springfield College<br />
Wesleyan College<br />
George Carellas Spanish/ Foreign Lang. 1982 American International College<br />
Department Chair<br />
Cheryl Casanova Resource Room 1993 Smith College<br />
Cambridge College<br />
Ann Marie Connor Guidance 2001 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Springfield College<br />
Christopher Conz Social Studies 2004 University <strong>of</strong> Hartford<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Mark Cormier English 2000 St. Anselms College<br />
St. John's University<br />
Janet Smith-Coyne Science 2000 WV Wesleyan<br />
Springfield College<br />
Karen Cuthbert Science 1999 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Michael Deary Physical Education 1973 Springfield College<br />
Department Chair<br />
James Dibbern Science 1995 Bridgewater State College<br />
Mary Ellen Dillon Social Studies 1993 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Karla Drake English 2001 Bethel College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Colorado<br />
Nancy Duffy French 2005 Millersville University<br />
Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Paul Dunkerley Mathematics 2003 Springfield College<br />
Patricia Dussault Resource Room 1992 Framingham State College<br />
American International College<br />
Jennifer Faulkner Latin <strong>2006</strong> Rutgers University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvannia<br />
Gideon Fischer Social Studies 1996 Earlham College<br />
Simmons College<br />
Matthew Flanagan Business 2003 Westfield State College<br />
James Flaherty Mathematics <strong>2006</strong> Rensselaer Polytechnic<br />
Institute<br />
Julia Fournier Science 2004 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Jennifer Givens English 2003 Northeastern University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Hillary Godin Art 1986 Alma College<br />
Southern CT State University<br />
Laura Goldstein English 2002 University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvannia<br />
Columbia University<br />
Jeffrey Goodwin Science 1973 Westfield State College<br />
Virginia Guistina Mathematics 1985 Westfield State College<br />
Rita Hawker Physical Education 1989 Springfield College<br />
Lorena Healy Latin 1989 Brown University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
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Ronald Hirsch Science 1978 S.U.N.Y.<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Eric Howard, Ph. D. Science 2001 New College <strong>of</strong> Univ. <strong>of</strong> S.<br />
Florida<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Rochester<br />
Pauline Jacek Mathematics 1990 Western New England College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Christine Kervaine Business 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Western New England College<br />
Heather Kosiorek Social Studies 2002 Franklin Pierce College<br />
Meredith Laughlin Mathematics 1995 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Rensselaer Polytechnic<br />
Institute<br />
Scott Little Mathematics 1998 Westfield State College<br />
Karen Locke Resource Room 1996 University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
University <strong>of</strong> South Florida<br />
Patrick Magowan Foreign Language 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Linda McPartlan Guidance 1998 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Linda McShane English 1978 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Department Chair<br />
Ann Moore Resource Room 1978 St. Lawrence University<br />
Jessica Moore English/Reading 2001 Elms College<br />
Vivian Morse Business 1986 American International College<br />
Department Chair Lesley College<br />
Michael Mucci Music 1978 S.U.N.Y.<br />
Department Chair University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
K. Jane Murphy English 1978 Cardinal Cushin College<br />
Westfield State College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Judy Neilson Art 1996 Humboldt State University<br />
San Francisco State Unitersity<br />
Tiffany Newton Chemistry 2003 Clarkson University<br />
Rice University<br />
Robert O'Connell Mathematics 2001 Holy Cross College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Stacy Palozie Social Studies 2004 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
John Pantousco Business 1994 University <strong>of</strong> Tampa<br />
Susan Peters Mathematics 1993 Westfield State College<br />
Lowell Technical Institute<br />
Pamela Pion English 1999 Westfield State College<br />
Middlebury College<br />
Janice Pontacoloni English 1978 Wester Connecticut State<br />
College<br />
Trinity College<br />
Joseph Porter Science 2003 Rensselaer Polytechnic<br />
Institute<br />
L. Carol Rhodes Spanish 2000 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Lori Robbins Librarian 1996 Westfield State College<br />
Lesley College<br />
Michael Rosemond Guidance 1999 Framingham State College<br />
Assumption College<br />
Alexander Rotsko Physical Education 1993 Springfield College<br />
Ithaca College<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey St. Pierre Mathematics 2003 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Bethany Sawyer Latin 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Colgate University<br />
Megan Schwartz Social Studies 2005 St. Lawrence University<br />
Karen Shea Mathematics 1994 Mount St. Mary College<br />
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Department Chair Boston College<br />
Joanne Sleigh Science 1994 Macalester College<br />
Department Chair University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Mariane Smith Guidance <strong>2006</strong> Springfield College<br />
Fairfield University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Kathleen Smith-Epaul French 2005 Mount Holyoke College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Lori Snyder Social Studies 1996 Hamilton College<br />
Department Chair Union College<br />
Mark Staples English 1996 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Nicholas St. George Physical Education 1986 Springfield College<br />
Joseph Sweeney Social Studies 2000 Westfield State College<br />
Cara Taylor Art <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Deleware<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Peter Thomsen Music 1973 S.U.N.Y. at Potsdam<br />
Lorraine Vassilopoulos General Education 1998 Westfield State College<br />
Stewart Walker Social Studies 1999 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Simmons College<br />
Robert Weir Science 2001 Elms College<br />
Kathleen Wells Mathematics 1992 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Kayla Werlin Music 1995 University <strong>of</strong> Michigan<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
John Williams English 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Rochester<br />
St. John Fisher College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Catherine Wiseman Spanish 1990 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Nathaniel Woodruff Science <strong>2006</strong> Tufts University<br />
Jenna Zabenah Science <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Jordan<br />
PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT<br />
Susan Bertrand-Grant Director <strong>of</strong> Pupil Services 2002 (<strong>2006</strong>) American International College<br />
Susan Collins Speech Therapist <strong>2006</strong> George Washington University<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Carol Connery School Adjustment<br />
Counselor<br />
1994 Boston College<br />
Boston University<br />
Allison Daly Spec. Ed. Coordinator 2003 Westfield State College<br />
John Devine School Adjustment<br />
Counselor<br />
1985 Lehigh University<br />
Columbia University<br />
Barbara Ezer Speech Therapist 2005 Adelphi University<br />
Queens College<br />
Jean Fontaine Spec. Ed. Coordinator 2000 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Jennifer Hunt Speech Therapist 2001 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Gail Mengel, Ph. D. School Psychologist 1974 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Patricia Noonan-Curran Pre-School 1992 College <strong>of</strong> St. Joseph the<br />
Provider<br />
Westfield State College<br />
Traci O'Gara Speech Therapist 1998 Boston College<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Harriet Parzivand Speech Therapist 1991 Emerson College<br />
William Patterson College<br />
Ansia Petropulos Speech Therapist <strong>2006</strong> Bryn Mawr College<br />
Emerson College<br />
Janine Preston English Lang. Learner 2005 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
University <strong>of</strong> New York<br />
Mary Jean Reilly Speech Therapist 1994 Our Lady <strong>of</strong> the Elms College<br />
Smith College<br />
Kathryn Rhodes Speech Therapist 2003 University <strong>of</strong> Arizona<br />
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Jennifer Ronning School Psychologist 2001<br />
Springfield College<br />
Morehead State University<br />
Miami University<br />
Jennifer Rousseau Spec. Ed. Coordinator 2003 American International College<br />
Brooke Sledzieski Pre-School 1999 Westfield State College<br />
James Sullivan Adapted Physical<br />
Education<br />
2001 Lehman College<br />
Unverstiy <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Kelly Trombly School Adjustment<br />
Counselor<br />
2002 Western New England College<br />
Springfield College<br />
Mary Ann Wesolowski School Adjustment<br />
Counselor<br />
1995 University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut<br />
Maureen Yelle Speech Therapist 2001 University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
Vida Zavala English Lang. Learner <strong>2006</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Bridgeport<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts<br />
To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
TREE COMMITTEE<br />
The Select Board established the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Community Tree Committee on July 10, <strong>2006</strong>. The Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
five is composed <strong>of</strong> three citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong>, the Director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works and Tree<br />
Warden, and the Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation.<br />
The mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Community Tree Committee is “To preserve, plant and care for our community<br />
trees through education and action and create a legacy <strong>of</strong> trees for future generations.”<br />
At its first meeting in October, the Committee set three initial goals: 1. Apply for Tree City USA designation for<br />
2007, 2. Contact and work with available partner resources in the community and 3. Establish a tree nursery.<br />
To date, the Committee has completed and submitted a 2007 Tree City USA application to the Massachusetts<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Conservation and Recreation for review and forwarding to the National Arbor Day Foundation.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Peter Bouvier<br />
David Bowman<br />
James Jones<br />
Bari Thomas, Director <strong>of</strong> Parks and Recreation<br />
Michael Wrabel, Director <strong>of</strong> Public Works and Tree Warden<br />
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To the Honorable Select Board:<br />
VETERANS' AND GRAVES AGENT<br />
Veterans' Services is under the auspices <strong>of</strong> the Commissioner <strong>of</strong> Veterans' Services, a State agency located at 239<br />
Causeway St. Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts. This program is provided for veterans in need. We are guided<br />
by the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter ll5. Any moneys expended by the <strong>Town</strong> are reimbursed at the rate <strong>of</strong><br />
75%. Forty seven veterans or widows <strong>of</strong> veterans made inquiries as to benefits they may be entitled to during the<br />
past year. With a lot <strong>of</strong> personal attention to many veterans or their families I am happy to report that no one is in<br />
need <strong>of</strong> financial services at this time. The present program is working very well and I hope we can keep this up.<br />
In addition to serving the needs <strong>of</strong> veterans, the Veterans' Agent is responsible for flagging the graves <strong>of</strong> our<br />
deceased veterans in the <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Cemetery. Eight new markers were installed this year with all Veterans'<br />
graves re-flagged in May, before Memorial Day. If you need a flag for any veteran's grave in the <strong>Longmeadow</strong><br />
Cemetery, please notify the Selectmen's Office or the veterans agent and it will be taken care <strong>of</strong> immediately<br />
Inquiries for assistance for veterans, their dependents, widows and children are most welcome and the <strong>of</strong>fice would<br />
be happy to help whenever possible. Contact can be made by calling the Selectmen's Office at 565-4110 or to my<br />
home at 567-3046<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Peter A. Santos,<br />
Veterans' and Graves Agent<br />
Some <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong> By-Laws<br />
! No on-street overnight parking (for more than one hour) from 1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. allowed in <strong>Town</strong> at<br />
anytime or anywhere. (<strong>Longmeadow</strong> By-Laws -- Article 4, Chapter 200, Section 216).<br />
! Parking Fines: $10.00/violation, Fire Lane $15.00, Handicapped Parking $50.00.<br />
! Dogs six months or older are required to be licensed and tagged. The <strong>Town</strong> Clerk's <strong>of</strong>fice issues the<br />
licenses. A copy <strong>of</strong> a valid rabies certificate must be on file at the time the dog is licensed. The licensing period is<br />
from April 1st through March 31st. The licensing fee for male or female dogs is $20.00; the fee for spayed or<br />
neutered dogs is $10.00 provided pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> the procedure is shown to the Clerk the first time the dog is licensed<br />
following the operation. A $15.00 late fee is imposed if the dog is not licensed by May 31st.<br />
! The owner <strong>of</strong> any real estate in the <strong>Town</strong> which abuts on any public or private way within the <strong>Town</strong> where<br />
there is a treebelt shall keep said treebelt mowed and free and clean <strong>of</strong> all litter, debris, noxious weeds and brush and<br />
shall maintain the same in a clean and sanitary manner. (<strong>Longmeadow</strong> General By-Laws -- Article 4, Chapter 300,<br />
Section 301A).<br />
! A person who is a resident or an owner <strong>of</strong> property on which or adjacent to which there is a hard surfaced<br />
sidewalk that is under the control <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong> shall clear the sidewalk <strong>of</strong> ice and snow within 24 hours after the<br />
precipitation ceases to fall. If the sidewalk becomes covered with ice that cannot be readily removed, the resident or<br />
owner shall place sand or ashes on the sidewalk to render the walk safe for pedestrians. A violation <strong>of</strong> this section is<br />
punishable by a fine <strong>of</strong> $25.00. (<strong>Longmeadow</strong> General By-Laws -- Article 4, Chapter 300, Section 310).<br />
! Smoking is prohibited in all <strong>Town</strong> buildings.<br />
Notes:<br />
<strong>Longmeadow</strong> By-Laws are available for purchase at the <strong>Town</strong> Clerk's Office, and are available for viewing at<br />
the <strong>Town</strong> Hall, Storrs Library or on the <strong>Town</strong>’s web site, www.longmeadow.org<br />
Zoning By-Laws are available for purchase in the <strong>Town</strong> Hall Planning and Community Development Office<br />
and are available for viewing at the <strong>Town</strong> Hall, Storrs Library or on the <strong>Town</strong>’s web site,<br />
www.longmeadow.org<br />
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NOTES:<br />
Some Helpful <strong>Town</strong> Facts<br />
! Police and Fire EMERGENCIES - Dial 9-1-1.<br />
! Police NON-EMERGENCIES - Call 567-3311.<br />
! Fire NON-EMERGENCIES - Call 567-3357.<br />
! <strong>Town</strong> Hall Hours <strong>of</strong> Business:<br />
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. – Thurs.; 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon Fri.; closed holidays<br />
(Call individual departments for specific hours <strong>of</strong> business)<br />
! Storrs Library Hours - Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;<br />
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the<br />
school year.<br />
! Meetings (General Information):<br />
# Select Board Meetings – One or Two Mondays each month<br />
(schedule set as needed).<br />
# Park Commissioners Meetings - 2nd Monday <strong>of</strong> every month.<br />
# Planning Board Meetings - 1st Tuesday <strong>of</strong> every month.<br />
# School Committee Meetings - September through June, second and<br />
fourth Mondays <strong>of</strong> the month. July and August as needed.<br />
# Zoning Board <strong>of</strong> Appeals Meetings - monthly.<br />
# All other Boards/Committee Meetings - as needed.<br />
! <strong>Longmeadow</strong> Web Site: www.longmeadow.org<br />
E-mail Address: townhall@longmeadow.org<br />
Check postings at <strong>Town</strong> Hall for specific dates/times/location <strong>of</strong> meetings.<br />
Locations vary for meetings due to the fact that the <strong>Town</strong> Hall is not handicap<br />
accessible at this time – alternate facilities are utilized – check postings.<br />
If you require special accommodations for any reason, please call the Select Board’s <strong>of</strong>fice at 565-<br />
4110.<br />
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Administrative Departments:<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Assessors...............................565-4115<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Health....................................565-4140<br />
Council on Aging.................................565-4150<br />
Council on Aging FAX ......................565-4152<br />
Finance Department .............................565-4136<br />
Human Resources ................................565-4128<br />
Information Technologies ....................565-4137<br />
Planning & Comm. Dev.......................565-4153<br />
Select Board.........................................565-4110<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Clerk ..........................................565-4103<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Manager.....................................565-4110<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Treasurer....................................567-1066<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Collector ....................................567-1066<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Hall FAX ...................................565-4112<br />
Fire Department:<br />
To Report a Fire Only..................................911<br />
All Other Calls 567-3357<br />
Fire Chief .............................................565-4179<br />
Fire Dept. FAX ....................................565-4114<br />
Over 60 Club: 565-4164<br />
Parks and Recreation:<br />
Community House ...............................565-4160<br />
Parks and Rec. FAX.............................565-4165<br />
Greenwood/231 Maple Road:<br />
Recreation Director............................565-4163<br />
Greenwood FAX................................565-4219<br />
Police Department:<br />
Emergencies Only ........................................911<br />
All Other Calls .....................................567-3311<br />
Police Chief..........................................565-4192<br />
DARE Office .......................................565-4196<br />
Detective Bureau..................................565-4195<br />
Police Dept. FAX.................................567-1087<br />
<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Longmeadow</strong><br />
Telephone Listings<br />
Public Works Department:<br />
Administrative Office ..........................567-3400<br />
Maintenance Department .....................565-4174<br />
Engineering Department ......................567-3400<br />
Emergency After Hours:<br />
Call Police Dept .................................567-3311<br />
Water Dept. Maintenance.....................565-4190<br />
DPW FAX............................................567-9018<br />
Storrs Library:............................................565-4181<br />
Library FAX.........................................565-4183<br />
School Department:<br />
Administration:<br />
Superintendent ...................................565-4200<br />
Business Office ..................................565-4200<br />
School Dept. FAX..............................565-4215<br />
Elementary Schools:<br />
Blueberry Hill ....................................565-4280<br />
Center.................................................565-4290<br />
Wolf Swamp ......................................565-4270<br />
Ans. Machine .....................................565-4273<br />
Middle Schools:<br />
Glenbrook:<br />
Cafeteria..........................................565-4268<br />
Office ..............................................565-4250<br />
Parent Link......................................565-4255<br />
Williams.............................................565-4260<br />
Senior High School:<br />
Cafeteria.............................................565-4230<br />
Guidance ............................................565-4227<br />
Office .................................................565-4220<br />
Pupil Services.....................................565-4210<br />
Summer School 565-4239
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