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SCITUATE TOWN LIBRARY 3 1644 00295 9946 TOWN OF SCITUATE 2012 ANNUAL REPORT This photograph is courtesy of Amy Pratt. Amy has lived in Scituate since the late 80’s. After receiving her camera as a Christmas gift, she has been rising early to capture sunrises around Town. This shot was taken in January at an opening overlooking the water out on First Cliff. We are very grateful to Amy for allowing us to use this beautiful photograph for our 2012 Town Report. APR - - 2013 ANNUAL REPORT of the TOWN OFFICES and COMMITTEES of SCITUATE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,2012 Scituate Town Library Scituate, Mass / Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2018 with funding from Boston Public Library https://archive.org/details/annualreportofto2012scit 2012 Town Report Dedicated to Joseph P. Norton Photo courtesy of Scituate Mariner. Photographed by Robin Chan. We are proud to dedicate the 2012 Annual Town Report to Selectman Joseph P. Norton. After three decades of service to the Town of Scituate, Joe has announced that he will not run for re- election. We would like to use this forum to honor and thank him for all he has done for Scituate. Joe’s involvement in the community began soon after he and his family moved to Scituate. In the 1970s, he co-founded Scituate’s Little League, a program that is still thriving today. His service as a Selectman is unparalleled. He first ran, and won, a Board of Selectmen seat in 1983 and has proudly served for thirty years, eight of those years as Chairman. Some of the issues facing the Town through his years on the Board have changed the face of Scituate, and Joe was front and center for all of these matters. There was, to quote Joe, “the rebirth of Front Street,” which has become a destination location for many people. He was instrumental in the planning and construction of our golf course - Widow’s Walk - an “environmental demonstration course” that has won much acclaim for its sustainable practices. The course is even a popular spot for recreation in the off-season, drawing sledders, dog- walkers and others to its fairways. Joe was also involved with the sewer expansion in the Town, which included the upgrading of the Sewer Treatment Plant. He guided the Town through the return of the Greenbush Commuter Rail, which was a challenging time for the residents of Scituate. He should be proud of his role in supporting the purchase of Young’s Boat Yard where the Maritime Center is located and the purchase of Pier 44, which allowed the Town to hold on to a good portion of its coast for future generations to enjoy. l There have been many times when the residents have looked to the Board of Selectmen for support after numerous coastal storms hit the Town. In his capacity as Selectman, Joe was always there to assist. A robust proponent of the Town’s fishing industry who understands its importance to the community, he is also a strong supporter of the Schools and the South Shore Vocational Technical School. You could always count on Joe to support many other special activities and programs in the Town, such as the Animal Shelter, Community Christmas, the Santa Stroll, the K of C Carnival, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Heritage Days, to name a few. Joe attended countless Eagle Scout award ceremonies and proudly marched in the Memorial Day Parades to support Scituate’s veterans. All town employees knew that he appreciated what they do every day and the services they provide to residents. He’s never missed an opportunity to thank people for their dedicated work. Now, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Joe. The time commitment to serve on the Board of Selectmen for thirty years is extraordinary: not only do Selectmen attend board meetings twice a month, but they serve as liaisons to many other boards and committees and attend those meetings as well. On top of those duties, Joe participated in annual and special Town Meetings, responded to calls from residents, and represented the Board at innumerable weekend events, all while working full-time. We thank Joe’s family for sharing him with us for so many, many years. There are two quotes attributed to Mahatma Gandhi that sum up Joe's service and commitment to his Town: “The future depends on what we do in the present” and “Be the change you want to see in the world." Through his incredible service and commitment to the community, Joe Norton has helped to make these changes and ensured that Scituate's future will be rich for all its residents. We will miss his leadership, guidance and insight. 2 IN MEMORIAM - 2012 Donald R. Shea John (Jack) Conway Age 77 Age 88 February 5, 2012 July 23, 2012 Scituate Fire Department Jean Martin Thomas F. Snow Age 52 Age 80 September 5, 2012 March 29, 2012 Traffic Rules and Scituate Fire Department Regulations/Various Boards John Zampine Russell Jenkins Age 80 Age 72 June 20, 2012 September 17, 2012 Planning Board Scituate Police Department Michael L. Fournier Marie J. Lehane Age 61 Age 92 July 11, 2012 December 27, 2012 Public Building Commission Teacher 3 TOWN OF SCITUATE • Established: July 1, 1633 • Incorporated: 1636 • Plymouth County • Commonwealth of Massachusetts TYPE OF GOVERNMENT - TOWN MEETING • Annual Town Meeting - Second Monday in April • Election of Officers- Sixth Saturday following the Monday of Town Meeting • Total Registered Voters 2012 -13,827 • 2012 Population - 18,234 UNITED STATES SENATE • Senator Elizabeth Warren Russell State Office Building, 2 Russell Courtyard, Washington, DC 20510 • Senator John F. Kerry 421 Russell Building, Washington, DC 20510 UNITED STATES CONGRESS • Representative Stephen Lynch, (Eighth Congressional District) 2133 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515 Boston Office-88 Black Falcon Ave. Boston, MA 02210 GOVERNOR • Governor Deval Patrick The State House, Boston, MA 02133 SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH • William Francis Galvin The State House, Boston, MA 02133 MEMBERS OF THE GREAT AND GENERAL COURT • Senator Robert L. Hedlund, Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District Room 413F, The State House, Boston, MA 02133 • Representative James Cantwell, Fourth Plymouth Rep. District (Precincts 1 -2, 4-6) Room 39, The State House, Boston, MA 02133 • Representative Garrett J. Bradley, Third Plymouth District (Precinct 3) Room 136, The State House, Boston, MA 02133 GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL • Christopher A. Iannella, Jr., Fourth District The State House, Boston, MA 02133 ANNUAL REPORT Of the TOWN OFFICES and COMMITTEES of SCITUATE FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012 4 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Selectmen, Administrator, Accountant, Assessors, Treasurer/Collector, Town Clerk, ( Town Meetings, Births, Deaths, Marriages, Elections ), Community Preservation Committee, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Advisory Committee. PUBLIC SAFETY Police, Fire, Building Commissioner, Inspections, Harbormaster, Shellfish, Waterways, Plymouth County Mosquito Control. PUBLIC WORKS Department of Public Works, Facillities, South Shore Recycling Cooperative. SCHOOLS School Committee, Superintendent, School Directory, School Reports, Graduating Class, Awards, South Shore Regional School District. HUMAN SERVICES Health, Council on Aging, Veterans. CULTURAL/RECREATION Library, Recreation, Historical Society, Historical Commission, Beautification. PLUS Information Technology, Elected Officials, Appointments: Selectmen, Town Administrator, Index. 5