Monday, June 10, 2002

TELEPHONE NUMBERS       Town Administrator/    Board of Selectmen                                           665-1441 Accountant                                                           665-1443 Assessors                                                             665-1445 Board of Health                                                     665-1441 Building Inspector                                                  665-1433 Building Maintenance                                              665-1437 Electrical Inspector                                               665-7557 Fax-Town Offices                                                   665-1446 Fire Department (non-emergency)                            665-2465 Fire & Ambulance (Emergency)                                        911 Highway Department                                              665-1460 Plumbing/Gas Inspector                                         863-2231 Police  (non-emergency)                                          665-7036 Police  (Emergency)                                                     911 Recreation                                                            665-1439 Tax Collector/Treasurer                                       665-1444 Telecommunications                                               665-1082 Town Clerk                                                           665-1442 Wastewater Treatment Plant                                 665-1447 Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency                665-4051   2:20:44 PM

The Town of Sunderland - A BRIEF HISTORY Sunderland, Massachusetts, is one of the southernmost towns in Franklin County.  The community is situated in the eastern portion of the Connecticut River Valley in western Massachusetts. Sunderland was incorporated as a town in 1718.  Before being incorporated, Sunderland was known as Swampfield, so named by its first settlers because of the swampland within the town.  Settlement of the town originated on what is now North and South Main Streets, with forty designated house lots.  Settlers were also assigned an equal percentage of swampland, pasture land, and wood lots.  North and South Main Streets are scenic, broad avenues that appeal to our sensor of what a small New England town should be.  In the late 1820’s, maple trees were planted on each side of the street, which has added to Sunderland’s beauty, especially as leaves change color, or after a snowfall.  The houses are a pleasing mix of sizes and styles; in fact, Sunderland’s main street has examples of most of the architectural styles of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Mount Toby range is another source of beauty and historic background.  A watchtower is at the peak along with a commanding view of the river valley.  The north part of Mt. Toby is the home of the “Sunderland Cave.”  It is not technically a cave, but huge slabs of tipped conglomerate rock.  Caves are rare in this part of New England, which has made this one more widely known.  Sunderland’s first Irish immigrants located their homes on Mt. Toby in the mid-nineteenth century, which were known as “paddy farms.”  Trails are still evident, along with old stone walls marking boundary lines. Sunderland, still then known as Swampfield, was set off from neighboring Hadley in 1673, with the Connecticut River as the western boundary with Deerfield.  Settlement was abandoned during King Philip’s War (1675) and re-established as the town of Swampfield in 1714, extending north to Hunting Hills (Montague), and east to Long Plain (Leverett).  Montague was set off from Sunderland in 1754, and Leverett in 1774. Farming developed as the primary industry, particularly crop production in the excellent soils of the river valley.  Agriculture prospered, helping to add villages in North Sunderland and Plumtrees (the eastern side of Sunderland) in the early 19th century.  Introduction of commercial tobacco expanded settlement to the Meadows (southern side of Sunderland) in the early 19th century.  Although farming was the main occupation, there were supporting industries throughout Sunderland’s history, such as tobacco shops and farm machinery supplies, as well as sawmills, stores, gravel operations, and blacksmiths.  Today there is a large gravel operation, a rest home, garages and convenience stores, insurance and real estate operations, as well as vegetable farming. With the Connecticut River as one of Sunderland’s boundaries, ferries were used at the river for crossing until 1812, when the first bridge was constructed.  Sunderland has had a total of 10 bridges.  The main causes of our fallen bridges were high water, ice, and piers not high enough to clear rising water levels, especially in the spring.  The tenth bridge is 47 feet above normal water level, and has stood since 1938. Sunderland was also home to “The Amherst to Sunderland Street Railway.”  Although the trolley car only lasted from 1890-1926, it marked progress for Sunderland.  In that period, high school students from Sunderland could ride the trolley to school in Amherst. Natural disasters are not unknown to Sunderland.  Residents have endured floods (1927 and 1936) and a hurricane (1938).  Damage had been great in some parts of town, but over time one would never know of the mishaps. The small town of Sunderland has grown in population over the past 30 years, with a current population of about 3,400.  More houses and apartment complexes have been built, and the town has gone from a farming community to a bedroom community, giving easy access to out-of-town jobs, especially at the nearby University of Massachusetts and other local colleges (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mt. Holyoke College, and Smith College).   Compiled by Wendy Houle Sunderland Historical Commission/Town Clerk   Sources:  History of Sunderland, 1899; History of Sunderland, Vol. II., 1954; Beers Atlas of Franklin County, 1873-4; Massachusetts Historical Commission Reconnaissance Survey Report, 1982; Sunderland’s Main Street Walking Tour, 1993; My Sunderland – Quarter millennial souvenir of Sunderland, 1968; A Gazetteer of Massachusetts, p. 282; History of the Connecticut Valley, Vol. II; Centennial Gazette, 1792-1892, pp. 101-103. TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                    PAGE Board of Assessors Board of Health Building Commissioner .. Collector/Treasurer .. Conservation Commission. Council on Aging . Cultural Council Dedication . Elected and Appointed Officials Fire Department .       Franklin County Solid Waste Management District . .        Franklin Regional Council of Governments . .        General Information.. Graves Memorial Library       Library Building Committee.. Highway Department .       Historical Commission      Permanent Building Committee . Planning Board Police Department .. Recreation Committee . Requested FY 03 Budget Riverside Cemetery Trustees ..      Selectmen . Schools:  Sunderland Elementary School .                 Frontier Regional High School ..                 Franklin County Technical School .... Spirit of Sunderland Telecommunications Committee .. Town Accountant . Town Clerk ... Town Meetings . Tree Warden . Volume III Steering Committee – History of Sunderland .. Wastewater Treatment Plant . Zoning Board of Appeals .. FY 2002 Warrant, Special FY 2003 Warrant, Annual GENERAL INFORMATION Sunderland Town Offices 12 School Street Sunderland, MA  01375   TELEPHONE NUMBERS Town Administrator/    Board of Selectmen                           665-1441 Accountant                                           665-1443 Assessors                                             665-1445 Board of Health                                    665-1441 Building Inspector                                665-1433 Building Maintenance                            665-1437 Electrical Inspector                              665-7557 Fax-Town Offices                              665-1446 Fire Department (non-emergency)        665-2465 Fire & Ambulance (Emergency)              911 Highway Department                            665-1460 Plumbing/Gas Inspector                       863-2231 Police  (non-emergency)                      665-7036 Police  (Emergency)                                   911 Recreation                                            665-1439 Tax Collector/Treasurer                     665-1444 Telecommunications                           665-1082 Town Clerk                                             665-1442 Wastewater Treatment Plant                   665-1447 Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency                                                                 665-4051   TOWN OF SUNDERLAND MASSACHUSETTS Town Incorporated:                  November 12, 1718 Population Federal Census-2000              3,777 Elevation above Sea Level:                 137.121 feet Square Miles:                                         14.78   UNITED STATES SENATORS Edward M. Kennedy John F. Kerry REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS John Olver, First Congressional District GOVERNOR Jane Swift GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL Edward M. O’Brien-Easthampton, 8th Governor’s District STATE SENATOR Stanley Rosenberg-Amherst, Hampshire-Franklin District REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GENERAL COURT Stephen Kulik-Worthington, First Franklin District       REPORTS AND ARTICLES FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reports shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen by all boards and officials for insertion in the Annual Town Report, and all Articles for the Annual Town Warrant shall be presented to the Board of Selectmen in writing no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the Annual Town Meeting, or upon approval of the Selectmen.  The signatures of 10 certified voters and their addresses are needed to put an Article on the Warrant.   ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Annual Town Meeting is held the last Friday of April, pursuant to town by-laws.   NOMINATION PAPERS Voters’ signatures and addresses are necessary on nomination papers secured from the Town Clerk, in order to place a name on the ballot for election to a town office.  The deadline for filing of nomination papers is set by the Town Clerk.   REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Residents may register as voters by the Town Clerk at any time during her office hours and at special voter registration sessions posted by the Town Clerk before primaries, elections and all Town Meetings.   ANNUAL TOWN ELECTIONS The Annual Town Election is held the first Saturday of May, pursuant to town by-laws.   AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BY-LAWS Amendments to the zoning by-laws of the Town by vote at an annual or special town meeting as provided in MGL Chapter 40A, §6.  (For more details, consult the Planning Board.)   BUILDING PERMITS The applicant secures permits from the Building Inspector’s Office at the Town Offices.  The telephone number is 66501433.  Plumbing, wiring, and gas permit applications are also available in the Town Offices.       BOARD OF ASSESSORS   Tax Recapitulation for Fiscal 2002 Tax Levy Total Amount to be Raised                                   6,673,483.27 Total Estimated Receipts                                       3,665,211.00 Tax Levy                                                              3,008,272.27 Fiscal 2000 Tax Rate                                       $               14.45 Real Estate Property Valuation              203,556,332.00 Personal Property Valuation                                  4,628,600.00 TOTAL Property Valuation                              208,184,932.00   Value of Real Estate By Class for Fiscal 2002 Residential                                                        182,111,299.00 Commercial                                                        17,932,733.00 Industrial                                                              3,512,300.00 Personal                                                               4,628,600.00 TOTAL                                                            208,184,932.00   Local Expenditures Appropriations                                         6,467,386.00 Other Amounts to be Raised                                    206,097.27 TOTAL Amount to be Raised                               6,673,483.27   Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Estimated Receipts – State                                    1,938,269.00 Estimated Receipts – Local                                      716,500.00 Free Cash                                                               859,046.04 Other Available Funds                                 151,395.96 TOTAL Estimated Receipts                                  3,665,211.00   Abatements & Exemptions Granted From FY 2002 7      Real Estate Abatements                                       3,236.53 1      Personal Property Abatements                                  94.65 10    Veteran’s Exemption                                           2,850.00 2      Blind Exemption                                                     875.00 7      Persons 70 & Over Exemption                            3,500.00 27    TOTAL                                                             10,556,18     Respectfully Submitted, Michael Skibiski, Chair James M. Kowaleck, Clerk Mary Ann Kowaleck, Member       BOARD OF HEALTH   During the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, with members of the Board of Health, the following inspections were conducted:   118 Septic Inspections were conducted - 45 Septic Plans reviewed - 1 Subdivision - 2 Private Well Applications Issued 48 Food Inspections, including -  1  Elementary School 2 Communicable Disease Complaints 1 Day Camp Inspection 29 Housing Inspections, including - 5 Condemnations - 5 Rubbish & Debris Complaints - 2 Section 8s  -1 Fine Issued by Court - 5 Housing Court Complaints Filed - Response to Emergency Fire at Lantern Court Apartments for 8 units -         Response to Emergency Fire at Sugarloaf Estates for 2 units 3 Pools 3 Applications and Permits Issued for Beaver Trapping 1 Review of Water Test Sampling Results 6 Compost Complaints 1 Research Source for Radioactive Trash Rejected by Town Hauler 1 Anthrax Information Request Attended seven (7) Board of Health Meetings Attended two (2) Select Board Meetings   I wish to thank the Board of Health for the fine cooperation extended to myself and Regional Health Agent Stephen Ball during the year and to remind residents of the Board of Health Office Hours, Thursdays, 8:00am-10:00am at the Town Office Building (telephone#:  665-1441, available through the Selectmen’s Office).   Respectfully submitted, Sharon White, Senior Regional Health Agent, FRCOG     BUILDING COMMISSIONER   The Building Department is entrusted with providing consistent building code and zoning enforcement for your community.    Building permit fees collected        $19,566.35 Estimated building costs            $1,833,723.28   BUILDING PERMITS  2001 Type of Permit                 Number         Type of Permit                   Number       Commercial                                          1          Re-Roof                                               24 Barn                                                     1          Chimney/Solid Fuel Appliances   1 Single Family                                        8          Demolition                                              2        Duplex                                                 0          Pools                                                      4 Additions                                            11          Signs                                                      6 Renovations/Repair                           30            Tents                                                      0 Garage/Shed/Fence                           18           Misc.                                                      6 Decks                                                  9          Change of Use                                        1                                  TOTAL           123 Home Occupations                             4 Annual Inspections                           14         Submitted by, Erik C. Wight, C.B.O. Building Commissioner     CONSERVATION COMMISSION   This has been another busy year for the Conservation Commission in our efforts to protect wetlands, farmlands and provide increased outdoor recreation opportunities for town residents.   The protection of farmlands and other open space resources contribute to preserving the quality of life found in Sunderland today.  Town residents have consistently indicated that protecting the “rural, small town feeling” of our community is a priority.  Yet, only through the combined efforts of town residents, town boards, and our town’s farmers will we succeed in developing a balanced land use base that will preserve the important open space resources that we all value, and at the same time, develop a stable tax base that can weather fiscal fluctuations.  To this end, the Conservation Commission is working with town residents and a variety of other partners to encourage farmers to consider putting their lands into the Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program (APR).  This past year, several farmers enrolled their farms in the APR program, and several more farmers have submitted APR applications.  The Conservation Commission remains dedicated to promoting the preservation of farmland and open space lands throughout the town.   Another major effort of the Conservation Commission this year was focused on Mt. Toby.  We are working with town committees and residents to plan for the development and open space needs on the mountain. Mt. Toby and surrounding areas offer significant opportunities for outdoor recreation.  Additionally, the area provides important habitats for wildlife, and rare plant and animal communities.  Regionally, Mt. Toby also provides a critical link,       connecting the Connecticut River and other natural areas in adjacent communities, and the regional Robert Frost Trail.  It is an important natural area that is used by town residents and visitors alike.  This past year we worked with Mt. Toby landowners to develop a new trails map for the mountain.  This will not only contribute to safer use of the mountain, it will also assist public safety officials in their rescue activities on Mt. Toby.   Our town is truly blessed to have so many outstanding natural resources.  We enjoy the purest water from our aquifers on Mt. Toby, the most productive farmland in New England, and some of the most beautiful views in the Pioneer Valley.  We encourage all residents to join us in helping to conserve these natural wonders we call home.   Respectively submitted, Curt Griffin, Chair, Diane Gumaer, Elizabeth Terp, Spence Conley   COUNCIL ON AGING   As one of the Co-Directors at the Senior Center, I would like to report 486 seniors used our center this year.   5,598   Congregate meals were served; 10, 156   Home delivered meals served; 425   Seniors were served through our Flu and Pneumonia clinics this year; and 69 Volunteers helped keep our center going.  Twice a week, we have fitness classes, a walking class and craft classes every Wednesday, and Bingo every Friday after lunch.  We took nine (9) one-day trips and one (1) three-day trip this year.  We also do our trips with the Hatfield seniors.  Many of our seniors have family or a friend in Hatfield, so we each rent a bus and then meet up with the Hatfield people at our destination.  We adopted two (2) families for Christmas this year.  Our seniors also sponsor Mary Andes, a child from the Philippines through Children International.  Our seniors helped with our maintenance bills in June due to the high cost of gas.   This year, we were able to get a social worker through a grant and monies from the three (3) towns.  We received $1,500 from Deerfield, $500 from Sunderland and $500 from Whately.  Alternative funding sources, private or municipal, must be located for this position.  The Service Incentive Grant, which was a one-time grant, was used to fund the position last year; we were lucky to receive the grant again this year.  I will be asking for $2,500 this next year from Deerfield, and $1,2500 each from Sunderland and Whately.  I will be looking into clubs and local businesses for the balance to keep this much needed position.  The Yankee Candle Company gave us $500.  We voted to keep this money as a start to fund this position for next year’s budget.  Lisa Ballou has enriched many seniors’ lives with her services.  Dr. Sandburg held a foot clinic each month at our center.  Fran Symanski also has a blood pressure clinic at the center each month.  Our center director is on duty at least 5 hours a day.  The director’s job is to keep programs going, send in weekly information to the newspapers, keeping supplies in stock, handling any problems that arise promptly and also help the meal site manager when necessary.  The director’s also set up various clinics and speakers as well as doing all necessary paperwork and grant writing.   Respectfully submitted, Shirley Pielock, Co-Director CULTURAL COUNCIL   The Massachusetts Cultural Council again allotted $3,300 to the Sunderland Cultural Council to support projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences during 2001.  The Council also had $300 that was not spent the previous year to put towards his year’s projects for a total of $3,600.  At a meeting in November 2000, council members Moira Cranshaw, Kim Audette, Lorin Starr, Barbara Sobel and new member Damien Petruzzelli evaluated 28 grant applications and voted to recommend the following 8 projects, offered free of charge to Sunderland residents.   Morningstar and Moonlight for a family concert celebrating             Diversity and unity                                                                    $ 350.00 Frontier Regional School to support their Ethnic Music Festival  $ 500.00 John Root for a concert series for senior citizens at Cozy Corner             Nursing Home                                                                          $ 400.00 The Graves Memorial Library for “Spoof Gabbling Circus” as             Part of the summer reading program                                          $ 450.00 The Graves Memorial Library for “The Amazing Time Travel             Show” as part of the summer reading program               $ 400.00 Sunderland PTO for a performance by the University Dancers             Sunderland Recreation Committee to support the             Dance band led by Mr. Eddie Forman at the Town             Polish Block Dance and Chicken Barbeque                               $750.00 Nick Waynelovich for a “Fabulous 50’s Show” (**program not             Presented – funding will be used in 2002)                                  $ 350.00 **   The Council would love to hear about cultural opportunities and events that you, the residents, would enjoy having in Sunderland.  We also invite town residents to consider service on the Council; we only meet 1 or 2 times a year!  Please call Moira Cranshaw at 665-3651 or Kim Audette at 665-7144 if you have any questions.   Respectfully submitted, Moira Cranshaw and Kim S. Audette, Co-Chairs     ELECTED OFFICIALS AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS   ELECTED OFFICIALS      OFFICE                          TERM/EXPIR. ASSESSORS KOWALECK, MARY ANNE        3 YR/2002   KOWALECK, JAMES                        3 YR/2004 SKIBISKI, MICHAEL                          3 YR/2003   BOARD OF HEALTH WOLEJKO, MARGARET, Chair       3 YR/2002 OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR CHMYZINSKI, EDWIN                      3 YR/2004 KUSHI, KENNETH (APPOINTED)3 YR/2003   ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMITTEE GATELY, EDWARD, Chair                3 YR/2002 GUMAER, DIANE                               3 YR/2003 MCKENNA, DAN                               3 YR/2002 OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR OLANYK, LADONNA                        3 YR/2004 WHEELER, STANA                            3 YR/2003   FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE   VEAL, ELVERY, Chair                         3 YR/2002 GUMAER, DIANE                               1 YR/2002  (Rep. From Elem. School Committee)   GRAVES LIBRARY TRUSTEES BAUDERMANN, GERARD               3 YR/2004 DORR, ANN                                         3 YR/2003 GRAVES, SHIRLEY                             3 YR/2003 LACEY,  PETER                                   3 YR/2002 MCKEMMIE, DONNA  (APPOINTED)                                     1 YR/2002 MORSE  , RICHARD                           3 YR/2004 MUNN,  MARILYN                             3 YR/2002 OSTENDARP, SHIRLEY                     3 YR/2004 STARR, LORIN                                    3 YR/2003 HUGHES, JANET  resg. 03.01   PLANNING BOARD ZEWSKI, KIMBERLY, Chair              5 YR/2004 CRANSHAW, RUSSELL, Clerk,        5 YR/2006 PERRY, CAROLYN                              5 YR/2003 ROSCOE, DANA                 5 YR/2005 SCHNEIDER, STEPHEN                     5 YR/2002   RIVERSIDE CEMETERY TRUSTEES HOULE, JAMES, Chair                       3 YR/2004 BERGERON, SCOTT                           3 YR/2003 BERGERON, JANET                            3 YR/2002           SELECTMEN FYDENKEVEZ, THOMAS, Chair      3 YR/2002 LEìGER, ANTHONY                             3 YR/2003 KELLEY, THOMAS, Vice-Chair        3 YR/2004       SEWER COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN   TOWN CLERK HOULE, WENDY                 3 YR/2004   TOWN MODERATOR DUBY. ROBERT                   1 YR/2002   TOWN PARK TRUSTEES BARRETT, MARTHA                        WILL DICTATES GATELY, EDWARD      (Elem School Rep.)                          1 YR/2002 KUSHI, KEN                                        3 YR/2004 OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR SELECTMEN’S APPOINTMENTS   TOWN ADMINISTRATOR/ ADA COORDINATOR Dana W. Kennan                          CONTRACT   ACCOUNTANT  NOPONEN, CHARLOTTE  3 YR/2003              ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY BENNETT, CYNTHIA                         1 YR/2002   AGRICULTURE LAND PRESERVATION CONSULTANTS WILLIAMS, JAMES                           1 YR/2002 WISSEMANN, MICHAEL 1 YR/2002   ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER       CIALEK, EDWARD                            1 YR/2002                                 ASSESSOR CLERK           KOWALECK, MARY ANNE             1 YR/2002              ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK   (Town Clerk Appointed) O'HAGAN, ROSEMARY                    3 YR/2004   BUILDING COMMISSIONER          WIGHT, ERIK                                       1 YR/2002              BUILDING  COMMISSIONER –    ASSISTANT SZEWCZYK, STANLEY                     1 YR/2002   BUILDING MAINTENANCE WILLIAMS, GREG                              1 YR/2002   BURIAL OFFICER              HOULE, JAMES                                   1 YR/2002   ASST BURIAL OFFICER               GORDON, BRUCE                               1 YR/2002 VETERANS GRAVE           GORDON, BRUCE                               1 YR/2002   CENTRAL FRANKLIN DISTRICT VETERANS COMMITTEE KORPITA, PAUL                 1 YR/2002   COLLECTOR/TREASURER            SANDERSON, JR, HERBERT            3 YR/2002   CONSERVATION COMMISSION GRIFFIN, CURT, Chair                        1 YR/2002 GUMAER, DIANE                               1 YR/2002 CONLEY, SPENCER                            1 YR/2002 TERP, ELIZABETH, Clerk  1 YR/2002 PIERCE, DAVID                                   1 YR/2002   OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR CONSTABLES    HEIM, KENNETH                                1 YR/2002 LAURENITIS, FREDERICK               1 YR/2002 MATUSZKO, STANLEY                   1 YR/2002   COUNCIL ON AGING       HOWE, JOAN, Chair                           3 YR/2002 BYLNOWSKI, ALICE                         3 YR/2003 MARKWELL, MARION                    3 YR/2002 TOMLINSON, JOAN                          3 YR/2004 TOMLINSON, LYLE                            3 YR/2004 TOZLOSKI, EMILY                             3 YR/2003 BUCZYNSKI, SOPHIE                        3 YR/2004   CULTURAL COUNCIL      AUDETTE, KIM, Co-Chair 3 YR/2003 CRANSHAW, MOIRA, Co-chair      3 YR/2003 PETRUZZELLI, DAMIEN  3 YR/2002 SABOL, BARBARA                            3 YR/2002 MARSHALL, JOSEPH                        3 YR/2004 STARR, LORIN                                    3 YR/200   FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE AHEARN, ROBERT                            3 YR/2004              FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief AHEARN, ROBERT                            3 YR/2004 Captain (Fire Chief Appointment) DUDA, JAMES                                    1 YR/2002 HEPBURN, LARRY                             1 YR/2002 Ambulance Director KELLEY, LOUISE                 1 YR/2002 EMT AHEARN, MARY ELLEN  1 YR/2002 DRAKE  , CHRISTINE                         1 YR/2002 HANSEN, DAVID                                1 YR/2002 MASLOSKI, TIM                                1 YR/2002 RUSSELL, NIKI                                    1 YR/2002 SAWIN, SALLY                                   1 YR/2002 VALLE,  THOMAS                              1 YR/2002 FF/EMT BALL, STEVEN                                    1 YR/2002 DONNELLY, JEFFREY                        1 YR/2002 DRAKE  , JOYCE                  1 YR/2002 TREMBLAY, CHRISTYL    1 YR/2002 TREMBLAY, MARK                          1 YR/2002 Firefighters (Fire Chief Appointments) BENJAMIN, STEVE                            1 YR/2002 BERGERON, SCOTT                           1 YR/2002 BIELUNIS, JAMES                              1 YR/2002 MATUSZKO, BRIAN                         1 YR/2002 PERWAK, GERALD                            1 YR/2002 RADOWICZ, MICHAEL                    1 YR/2002 OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR RUSSELL, COREY                               1 YR/2002 RUSSELL, JASON                               1 YR/2002 SANSOUCI, DAVID                            1 YR/2002 SIERUTA, ROBERT                            1 YR/2002 SKRIBISKI, JOHN                               1 YR/2002 STOROZUK, DONALD                      1 YR/2002 THOMAS, FRANCIS                          1 YR/2002 WEAGLE, BRIAN                                1 YR/2002 Lieutenant (Fire Chief Appointments) WARNER, RICHARD                         1 YR/2002 Sergeant (Fire Chief Appointments) DICKINSON, RICHARD                     1 YR/2002 Sergeant (Fire Chief Appointments) DRAKE, ALBERT                                1 YR/2002 KULESSA, ALEC                 1 YR/2002 911 Liason            HUBBARD, JEFFREY                         1 YR/2002   ECONOMIC DEVOPMENT PLAN  REPRESENTATIVE        EWEN, JAMES                                    1 YR/2002   ELECTION OFFICERS      ABBOTT, ROSEMARY                      1 YR/2002 BENNETT, DORIS                               1 YR/2002 BENNETT, DEBRA                             1 YR/2002 BOULDEN, BARBARA                      1 YR/2002 BOULDEN, GEORGE                           1 YR/2002 CLARK,  HELEN                  1 YR/2002 FLEMING, DANIEL                             1 YR/2002 GATELY, EDWARD                           1 YR/2002 KORENEWSKY, PAMELA                1 YR/2002 PARSONS, PAMELA                         1 YR/2002 POMEROY, HELEN                             1 YR/2002 RICE, ELLEN                                         1 YR/2002 RICHARDS, ALLAN                           1 YR/2002 SCHULZE, BARBARA                       1 YR/2002 WILLIAMS, AGNES                           1 YR/2002 WOLEJKO, MARGARET   1 YR/2002   FENCE VIEWER THOMAS, FRANCIS                          1 YR/2002   FINANCE COMMITTEE    GORDON, BRUCE, Chair                    3 YR/2003 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT BERGERON, SCOTT, Vice Chair       3 YR/2004 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT ROSEWARNE, JUSTINE                    3 YR/2002 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT REISH, ANTON                                   3 YR/2004 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT PAUL REDSTONE                               3 YR/2002 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT   OFFICE                                  TERM/EXPIR FINANCE COMMITTEE (con’t) FOSTER, ELIZABETH, Clerk             3 YR/2003 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT JUTRES, LARRY   resgn. 08.01            FRANKLIN COUNTY BIKEWAY COMMITTEE PERRY, CAROLYN                              1 YR/2002 HERRICK, THOMAS                          1 YR/2002   FRANKLIN COUNTY ETA               VACANT                                              1 YR/2002              FRANLIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE REPRESENTATIVE RAJOTTE, JESSICA                            1 YR/2002    FRANKLIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE REPRESENTATIVE - ALTERNATE KELLEY, THOMAS                             1 YR/2002              FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REP. WOLEJKO, MARGARET   1 YR/2002              FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD        PERRY, CAROLYN                              1 YR/2002   GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY (appointed by Trustees) Librarian         BAILEY, SHARON                                              Library Assistant       WILLIAMS, LAURA                                          Children’s Services DANIELS, KELLY                  GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE  (appointed by Trustees) STARR, LORIN, Chair BRIERE, GARY                                                     GAGARIN, PETER                               MCKENNA, DANIEL                         MORSE, RICHARD                                             MUNN, MARILYN                              SILLIN, LIZ BAILEY, SHARON, Clerk & Library Director HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR AHEARN, ROBERT                            1 YR/2002   HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Superintendent THOMAS, FRANCIS                          1 YR/2002 OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR Clerk THOMAS, JANET                               1 YR/2002 Laborers SANSOUCIE, DAVID                         1 YR/2002 STOROZUK, DONALD                      1 YR/2002 Seasonal Laborers              AHEARN, ROBERT                            1 YR/2002 FABRY, MARK                                   1 YR/2002 PULCHALSKI, BRIAN                       1 YR/2002 RUSSELL, JASON                               1 YR/2002   MOTH SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS, FRANCIS                          1 YR/2002              TREE WARDEN  THOMAS, FRANCIS                          1 YR/2002   HISTORICAL COMMISSION         SCHNEIDER, STEPHEN, Chair          3 YR/2002 SILLIN, ELIZABETH, Clerk                3 YR/2002 CLARK, HELEN                                   3 YR/2003 LANE, RUSSELL  resg. 11.01             3 YR/2004 ROSCOE, DANA                 3 YR/2004 HERRICK, THOMAS                          3 YR/2002 HUBBARD, WILLIAM                       3 YR/2003   OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE            GRIFFIN, CURT, Chair                        1 YR/2002 BENNETT, BRUCE                              1 YR/2004 CONLEY, SPENCER                            1 YR/2002 LEìGER, ANTHONY                             1 YR/2002 PIERCE  , DAVID                 1 YR/2002 REDSTONE, PAUL                              1 YR/2002 SCUDDER, DEAN                               1 YR/2002 ZIMNOWSKI, THOMAS                   1 YR/2002 LAURENITIS, FRED                           1 YR/2002 TERP, ELIZABETH, Clerk  1 YR/2002   PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE STARR, LORIN, Chair         MODERATOR                     1 YR/2002 CITIZEN APPOINTMENT WILLIAMS, JR    JAMES- MODERATOR                     1 YR/2002                 CITIZEN APPOINTMENT KOWALECK, MARY ANNE             1 YR/2002 ASSESSOR           FYDENKEVEZ, THOMAS 1 YR/2002 SELECTMEN        KELLEY, THOMAS                             1 YR/2002 SELECTMEN LEGER, ANTHONY                             1 YR/2002 SELECTMEN GATELY, EDWARD                           1 YR/2002 SCHOOL COMM                 OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR PERMANENT BLDG. COMM (CON’T) BERGERON, SCOTT                           1 YR/2002 FINANCE COMM ZEWSKI, KIMBERLY                         1 YR/2002 PLANNING BOARD             PERSONNEL COMMITTEE             WOLEJKO, MARGARET   2 YR/2003 CITIZEN                KELLEY, THOMAS                             2 YR/2002 SELECTMEN KENNAN, DANA                                2 YR/2002 TOWN ADM GATELY, EDWARD                           2 YR/2002 CITIZEN GORDON, BRUCE                               2 YR/2002                 FINANCE VACANT                                              2 YR/2002 EMPLOYEE   PLUMBING/GAS INSPECTOR STARBUCK, DOUGLAS                    1 YR/2002    ASSISTANT    OUIMETTE, RICHARD                      1 YR/2002   POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief GOLANN, EVAN R.                             3 YR/2002 Police Clerk MOTYKA, ANGELA                          1 YR/2002 Full Time Officers BUNK,   JASON                                   1 YR/2002 GILBERT, JEFFREY                             1 YR/2002 LYONS, BRENDAN                             1 YR/2002 TOZLOSKI, BRENDA                         1 YR/2002 Part Time Officers ALBERTI, ROBERT                             1 YR/2002 BUTLER, AARON                               1 YR/2002 CIALEK, EDWARD                            1 YR/2002 CORBETT, JAMES                              1 YR/2002 FENSICK, MICHAEL                          1 YR/2002 LAPENTA, GEORGE                           1 YR/2002 MELNIK, DEVIN                  1 YR/2002 PROUTY, ANNE                  1 YR/2002 RICHARDSON,    JOHN                     1 YR/2002 ROBERSON, JUSTIN                          1 YR/2002 RUDDOCK, MARK                             1 YR/2002 POLICE/FIRE CIVIL DEFENSE DIR AHEARN              ROBERT                1 YR/2002 GOLANN               EVAN                     1 YR/2002 Alcohol Control Agent GOLANN, EVAN, Police Chief          1 YR/2002 Chaplain RIDDLE, PASTOR LARRY                1 YR/2002 OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR PROCUREMENT OFFICER              KENNAN, DANA                                1 YR/2002   PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX COMMITTEE AHEARN, ROBERT, Chair 1 YR/2002 DRAKE, AL          eff. 09.01                1 YR/2002 GOLANN, EVAN                 1 YR/2002 GORDON, BRUCE                               1 YR/2002 KULESSA, ALEC                 1 YR/2002 SMITH,  MICHAEL  resg. 08.01        1 YR/2002   PVTA REPRESETATIVE  KELLEY, THOMAS                             1 YR/2002   RECREATION COMMITTEE ZIMNOWSKI, THOMAS   resg. 07.01 GOODHIND, ELAINE                         1 YR/2002 GROSS, LORA                                      1 YR/2002 HAMILL, SHIRLEY  eff. 12.01           1 YR/2002 HAMILL, GLENN  eff. 12.01               1 YR/2002 NUERMINGER,    TODD eff. 12.01 1 YR/2002   Recreation Coordinator EWEN, JAMES                                    1 YR/2002   REGISTRARS     GALLERANI, ROBERTA   3 YR/2004 MURRY, DAWN                 3 YR/2003 RICHARDS, JUDITH                          3 YR/2002   SEXUAL HARASSMENT COORD GATELY, EDWARD                           1 YR/2002 SILLIN, ELIZABETH                           1 YR/2002                STEERING COMM VOL III              HOULE, WENDY, Chair                      1 YR/2002 MOGELINSKI, PAUL                          1 YR/2002 CLARK, HELEN                                   1 YR/2002 HUBBARD, CINDY                             1 YR/200 TRUESDELL, RICHARD                    1 YR/2002 FELTON, CRAIG                  1 YR/2002 STARR, LORIN                                    1 YR/2002 FLEMMING, DAN                               1 YR/2002 WOLEJKO, MARGARET   1 YR/2002 LANE, RUSSELL  resg.  11.01            1 YR/ 002 STERN, JUDY                                       1 YR/2002 POMEROY, HELEN                             1 YR/2002 GARRAND, MARYANN                   1 YR/2002 KOWALECK, MARY ANNE             1 YR/2002 MUNN, MARILYN, Clerk   1 YR/2002 WILLIAMS, AGNES                           1 YR/2002 WILLIAMS, SR., JAMES                   1 YR/2002       OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR TELECOMMUNICATIONS              WHITE, ROBERT, Chair                     1 YR/2002 LOPATKA, LINDA, Clerk  1 YR/2002 WESTON, BRUCE                               1 YR/2002 WHITMORE, WILLIAM                    1 YR/2002 O'LEARY, BRUCE eff. 10.01               1 YR/2002 VACANT                                              1 YR/2002 ZIMNOWSKI, THOMAS   resg 09.011 YR/2002   Technician, Part-Time ZIMNOWSKI, THOMAS eff.10/011 YR/2002       TOWN COUNSEL              KOPELMAN AND PAIGE 1 YR/2002   VETERANS AGENT           PARENT, LEO                                      1 YR/2002              WIRING INSPECTOR TOWER, JAMES                 1 YR/2002   ASSISTANT      ST. PETERS, BRUCE  resg. 07.01      1 YR/2002   ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS KROL, STEVEN, Chair                        3 YR/2004 HERRICK, THOMAS, Clerk               3 YR/2003 CLEARY,  SEAN                  3 YR/2002 TOZLOSKI, BARRE                            3 YR/2003 FRANK, DALE                                     3 YR/2002 CONLEY, JANET, Associate             1 YR/2002 WILLIAMS, JR    JAMES, Assoc.   1 YR/2002 SCHNEIDER, STEPHEN                     1 YR/2002   (Planning Board Rep.)   PUBLIC WEIGHERS-ALL STATES BARONAS, JOHN                               1 YR/2002     OFFICE                            TERM/EXPIR BONNETT, DAVID                             1 YR/2002 BUTTERFIELD,    TOM                      1 YR/2002 CAMERON, DUCAN                          1 YR/2002 CHMYZINSKI, PETER                        1 YR/2002 FENNESSEY, MIKE                             1 YR/2002 GOSCENSKI, JEFF                               1 YR/2002 GRAVES, LEONARD                          1 YR/2002 KELLEY, THOMAS                             1 YR/2002 KORENEWSKY, FRED                       1 YR/2002 LACKERD, ALAN                               1 YR/2002 MAILLET, RONALD                          1 YR/2002 METCALF, BILL                  1 YR/2002 MITCHELL, GARY                              1 YR/2002 OLANYK, PETER                                1 YR/2002 PARKER, HOMER                               1 YR/2002 RADOWICZ, MIKE                            1 YR/2002 ROGALSKI, MARK                            1 YR/2002 SANDERS, PETER                               1 YR/2002 SHIPPEE, DAVID                 1 YR/2002 SHORO, MICHAEL                             1 YR/2002 STOCKWELL, NORM                        1 YR/2002 SULLIVAN, DAN                                1 YR/2002 TAYLOR, ROBERT                             1 YR/2002 THURLOW, DAN                                1 YR/2002 WILLARD, TED                                   1 YR/2002 ZEMAN, RUDY                                   1 YR/2002                 PUBLIC WEIGHERS-WARNER BROS.      ATKINS, CARLOS                              1 YR/2002 CLOUGH, WILFRED                           1 YR/2002 HOULE, JAMES                                   1 YR/2002 JUDA, WILLIAM                                1 YR/2002 KING, MILT                                          1 YR/2002 LEWANDOWSKI, DAVID                1 YR/2002 SLONGWHITE,    ROBERT                1 YR/2002 FIRE DEPARTMENT   In 2001 the Sunderland Fire Department responded to 80 fire calls and 206 emergency medical calls for a total of 286 responses.  I would like to thank all the members of our fire department for their time, skills and commitment.   At the 2001 Annual Town Meeting, voters approved $150,000 for an architectural study for the proposed new public safety complex.  This spring at Town Meeting, we will present plans and costs for building a new safety complex.    Our country suffered immensely from the tragic events of September 11th and we are all changed forever because of it.  As a way to reach out and help as a community, the Fire Department conducted a “boot drive” in the center of town to collect money for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.   Money collected through the town offices and the boot drive totaled over $14,000.  This generous monetary support from people living in Sunderland and those who travel through Sunderland is greatly appreciated by the victims’ families of 9-11.  Thank you to all who contributed to this effort with special thanks to Jim Schaefer for initiating this fundraiser. In addition, three of our firefighters went to ground zero to help with rescue efforts.  I would like to recognize Deputy Fire Chief James Kudrikow, Captain James Duda and Private Brain Weagle for volunteering their time and skills in assisting our fellow firefighters and emergency personnel in New York City.   The Firemen’s Association had another active year of events.   We sponsored a chicken barbecue this past summer and served over 400 people.  The Recreation Department received a grant from the Sunderland Cultural Council to fund the polka dance that followed the barbecue.  There were over 800 people in attendance.  This event was well received by the community and was a great joint effort by several town organizations.    The Town Park continues to be used for various functions.   The next improvement project at the park is to install a kitchen and bathroom.    The Association is currently sponsoring a house numbering program.  A reflective numbered sign and post can be installed by your driveway to assist in responding to an emergency.  We encourage town residents to use the signs.  All senior citizens may receive a sign for no cost.  All others may purchase a sign for $10.00   Other annual community events sponsored by the Fire Department and Association in 2001 included providing refreshments for the Memorial Day Parade, Children’s Fishing Derby during National Fishing Week and the Halloween Hayride and Bon Fire.   I would like to thank the Town Office Administration Team, Selectboard, Police Department, Highway Department, Town Clerk, Finance Committee, Water District, Recreation Department, Cultural Council and the Elementary School Principal for their assistance throughout the year.  In addition, special thanks are extended to the community businesses and citizens who assist with our community event efforts.   Respectfully submitted by Robert T. Ahearn, Fire Chief     FRANKLIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT   To the Residents of the Solid Waste District:  The Solid Waste District was formed in 1989 to help Franklin County towns manage all aspects of their solid waste – recyclables, compostables, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment sludge, and trash.  We continue to provide assistance to member towns through administrative support, professional consultation, trainings, and outreach to residents and businesses.  Our assistance can be general in nature – filling out paperwork required by the state – or specific – helping a town design its transfer station or solve a particular problem.       In addition to the above services, the District continues to oversee the operation of four permanent collection sites for common household hazardous wastes - oil-based paint and paint-related products, used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, fluorescent lights, ballasts, and rechargeable batteries.  These sites are open year-round to all District residents.  There is a small disposal fee.  The sites are located in Bernardston, Colrain, Conway, and Orange.  In July 2001, the District added Heath to its member towns.  We are pleased that Heath has joined and are finding ways to assist the town manage its solid waste and recycling.      In 2001, District towns recycled approximately 2800 tons of paper and 1090 tons of mixed containers.  By diverting a total of 3890 tons of recyclables from landfills and incineration, District towns collectively saved approximately $245,700 in disposal costs. Not only did towns save money by recycling, most District towns ­made money.  Most towns receive a share of the market price for the recyclables; $1900 collectively in 2001.  Most towns also participate in the Municipal Recycling Incentive Program.  When a town meets certain criteria, the state pays them a set rate for every ton recycled.  Although the criteria get more difficult each year, in 2001 towns collectively received almost $36,000.  None of this would be possible without your commitment to recycle.  Thank you.     The District held its annual household hazardous waste collection in September.  Almost 240 residents participated delivering 10 tons of hazardous waste!  We also collected 1200 gallons of used motor oil!  This was a record breaker.       The District continues to sell backyard compost bins, recycling bins, and used oil containers.  We also continue to answer questions from residents about a whole variety of problems.  Projects slated for 2002 include bids for hauling recyclables, trash, bulky items, scrap metal and appliances; ensuring trash disposal capacity regionally; special waste collections; release of a “how-to recycle” video on local cable stations; and a website with town-specific as well as general information.  The website should be running by the summer of 2002.  If you have questions about the District and its programs, call us at 413-772-2438; e-mail us at fcswmd@crocker.com; or visit us at 50 Miles Street in Greenfield.   Jan Ameen - Executive Director                                 Bruce Scherer, Orange – Vice-Chair Scott McKusick, Bernardston - Chair              Bill Obear, Whately – Treasurer   FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS   The Franklin Regional Council of Governments is pleased to submit this annual report summary to our member towns for the calendar year 2001.  As the regional planning and governmental membership organization serving the towns of Franklin County, the FRCOG provides a broad array of planning, advocacy, and community health services, as well as fee-for-service programs serving a variety of municipal needs. The $372,158 core assessment paid by FRCOG member towns for the fiscal year 2002, leveraged nearly $3 million dollars of services to our region, meeting our mission of supporting the economic, community, and environmental health of our communities through both regional coordination and individual assistance.   FRCOG’s accomplishments throughout the year included: Franklin/Hampshire Connect – With the aid of a Steering Committee made up of business leaders in Franklin and Hampshire counties, the FRCOG led and facilitated a process to bring telecommunications infrastructure to our region.  The effort has been very successful and advanced, affordable telecommunications will be available to businesses in 2002. Executive Order 418 Certification – FRCOG again partnered with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to help all towns meet the fiscal year 2002 certification requirements of Executive Order 418.  We are currently working with towns to develop scopes of work to access the planning funds available through Executive Order 418. Franklin County Local Emergency Planning Committee – The FRCOG leads and facilitates the Franklin County LEPC process, which all  26 towns are a part of.  In the last year we began the important work of creating a regionally coordinated hazardous response plan.  In response to the events of September 11, we are also working with our legislative delegation to lead a pilot project that will devote full time resources to regional emergency planning and coordination. Representation of Franklin County interests – FRCOG represents Franklin County on several regional and state committees including:  MassHighway Design Issues Working Group, Connecticut River Crossing Committee, Pioneer Valley Plan for Progress, Rural Health Advisory Committee, and the Franklin County Retirement Board. Build-Out analyses for all 26 Franklin County towns – Our planning department completed build-out analyses using a methodology developed by the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs.  The resulting product provides all towns with GIS data on current land use and development, environmental constraints, and other information valuable for local planning. Collaborations between local government officials, agencies, and organizations serving community needs throughout the region – Through the year the FRCOG continued its commitment to facilitate education, peer networking and coalition- building through projects such as the Animal Control Network, the Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, the Education Reform Task Force, and Board of Health Workshops series, among many others.   As the towns in our region face tough challenges posed by state budget cuts and a downturn in the economy overall, the FRCOG continues its work to meet community needs by maximizing services, and saving dollars.  We are proud of the work that we do to serve the Franklin County region and its 26 municipalities, and encourage you to read FRCOG’s full 2001 Annual Report for further detail.   Linda Dunlavy, Executive Director, FRCOG     GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY   2001 was an exciting year for the patrons of the Graves Memorial Library.  Circulation was at an all-time high; 48,106 items were checked out in 2001 - a 5.75% increase over 2000’s figures.  And, the grant money kept rolling in.  Two highly competitive grants, a Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) Public Library Construction Grant awarded in June and a Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) Preservation Projects Fund Grant awarded in November, added to the excitement of the past year.   The New Library On June 7, 2001, the MBLC awarded the Graves Memorial Library a Massachusetts Public Library Construction Grant in the amount of $1,079,272 toward the construction of a new library on School Street.  (For more information on this, see the report of the Library Building Committee.)   The Graves Memorial Library Building As we look ahead to a new home for our library, we have also remained committed and determined to provide for the building that has been our home for over 100 years.  (Trustees who served at the beginning of the 20th century met for the first time in the new Graves Memorial Library building in December, 1901.)  The Graves Memorial Library building is an important part of Town history.  It is an architectural gem, and the library Trustees have a strong commitment to preserving it.  The most favored re-use for the building is to keep it as a Town building that will be used as a historical museum/archive.  The Trustees have unanimously voted to continue to pursue this use and both the Historical Commission and Swampfield Historical Society have supported this proposal.   Providing for the continued use and care of this building is an important part of the library’s building project.  In 2001, we applied for and were awarded a highly competitive Preservation Projects Fund Grant from the MHC in the amount of $91,000.  The very high rating our grant received is a testament to the significance of the Graves Memorial Library building – not only in Sunderland, but also in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  This grant, in combination with funds appropriated at annual Town Meeting, enables us to replace the original tile roof on the Graves Memorial Library with a new, historically appropriate tile roof.  With its acceptance of the grant, the Town has agreed to enter into a Preservation Restriction on the building, which will ensure that its historic character continues to be maintained.  Furthermore, the grant award included the funding of a Restricted Endowment of approximately $30,000, which the Town will set aside for future building maintenance needs.  The Trustees, while sad to leave behind this wonderful building, are proud to leave it with its major building needs attended to and with a good start towards preserving it for future generations.   Library Services The MBLC also awarded the Graves Memorial Library a Customer Service Grant in the amount of $5,000.  This program is federally funded through the Library Services and Technology Act.  Half of the grant monies went towards the purchase of new furniture for the library including two video racks, two paperback racks, two bulletin boards, and one magazine rack.  Each piece is stand-alone and is made of solid oak.  The remainder of the grant award funded customer service training for library staff.   The library’s 2001 Summer Reading Program was titled “First of all READ!”    Kelly Daniels, the Head of our Youth Services Department, visited the classrooms of Sunderland’s Elementary School in order to personally invite children to participate in the Program.  Performances included “The Amazing Time Travel Show” (funded by Sunderland’s Cultural Council), the “Spoof Gabbling Circus” (funded by Sunderland’s Cultural Council) and  “Clayworks!” (funded by the “Friends”).  Thanks to the third annual Read-a-Thon, a joint Sunderland Elementary School PTO/Graves Memorial Library fundraiser, the library was able to provide six other events including a paper-making workshop and a live critter show.   So many townspeople from Town departments and library committees deserve to be thanked publicly for all of their support this past year.  Sunderland is blessed with an amazing supply of wonderful employees and volunteers!  But because space is limited, we would like to put the spotlight on Kelly Daniels and Laura Williams – two of the most dedicated and thoughtful library staff found anywhere.  The library’s successes would never have been possible if it were not for their talents and kindness.  Thank you for an unforgettable year!   Respectfully submitted, Sharon Bailey, Library Director                         Marilyn Munn, Chair, Board of Trustees Peter Lacey, Vice-chair                                                Shirley Ostendarp, Secretary Jay Baudermann                                                           Ann Dorr Shirley Graves                                                              Donna McKemmie Richard Morse                                                             Lorin Star   LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE   On June 7, 2001, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded the Graves Memorial Library with a Massachusetts Public Library Construction Grant in the amount of $1,079,272.  Fifty-nine towns applied for this competitive grant, and Sunderland was one of ten towns chosen to receive a grant.  Sunderland’s grant application was rated highly because it reflected careful planning, town involvement, and because the proposed site created a campus-like effect, which would enhance the center of town.   The MBLC’s grant award covers approximately half of the cost of construction.  The Town’s share of the cost was approved at a Special Town Meeting in September.  With funding and town approval in place, the building committee rolled up its sleeves and began the somewhat awesome task of designing the building.  We have worked with our architects, J. Stewart Roberts Associates, Inc., on trying to get the best, most efficient building Sunderland can afford.  Prime considerations have been selecting materials and systems that will help control the long-term operating costs of the building.  Under the terms of the grant, we must break ground by September 2002.   With the new library building, Sunderland will be able to uphold and extend its historic support for libraries into the 21st century by continuing to provide a full range of materials, electronic resources and services in a community space accessible and fitting for residents of all ages who live, work and study in Sunderland.  The new Sunderland Public Library will provide space for children’s programming, a separate Young Adult Room, a quiet Reading Area and space for the free use of computers for word processing, homework and Internet access.   It will also provide a Community Room, which will be made available to both town and outside groups expanding the options for gatherings in town.  The building will also contain the new Town vault.   This project met with some resistance, but in the true spirit of Sunderland, once approved, support has grown and residents have come together to make it the best possible project.  We are grateful for the support of the Board of Selectmen and other Town boards and committees for their help and patience in ushering the project through the complexities of the public process.  We also appreciate the input we have received from individuals who have come forward with ideas and suggestions to help make the project meet the needs of every person in the community.   A project of this scale is a lot of work - work for nearly every Town employee - and we are grateful to every employee (financial, administrative, public safety, building and highway) who has willingly taken on these extra tasks in order to keep the project moving along.   Special recognition is due to the Friends of the Graves Memorial Library.  This private volunteer organization has rallied around the building project and initiated a Capital Campaign to raise private funds to enable Sunderland to be able to afford to make the project even better.   The tireless efforts of the Friends of the Library Capital Campaign Committee will have a tremendous impact on the quality of the building we will be able to build.   As always, we would not be where we are without the enthusiasm and hard work of the library staff - particularly our director, Sharon Bailey.   In many ways the work has just begun on this project.  Our goal is a library that will continue to meet our town's needs for the next 100 years!  With the continued support of the Town, we are confident that this goal will be realized.   Respectfully submitted, Lorin Starr, Chair                      SharonBailey, Library Director (non-voting)        Gary Briere       Peter Gagarin Dan McKenna                          Richard Morse                                                  Marilyn Munn   Liz Sillin     HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT   I would like to take this opportunity to share with you the accomplishments of the Highway Department for the past year and also to thank you for your continued support.   Our reconstruction projects this year included the paving of Country Lane, Russell Street, School Street and South Main Street.  As you may have recently heard in the news, the Chapter 90 funds awarded to us by the state has been reduced by 66%.  We use Chapter 90 funds for all of the road construction and paving projects in town.  Our award will decrease from $149,000 annually to only $48,350.  Although this reduction is unfortunate, our roads have been maintained well through the years and I believe we are in good shape for the moment.   We were able to purchase a new John Deere Loader.  Your support at the annual town meeting is truly appreciated!   During the past year, we assisted with projects including the Town Hall Elevator and the Rt. 116-intersection.  We are currently assisting with the Library Project.  Over the course of the year, we have acquired approximately 2,500 cubic square yards of gravel free-of-charge that I thought could possibly be used during the construction of the Library or Safety Complex projects.   I believe it is important to maintain our equipment often exposed to harsh winter sand and salt.  We have sandblasted and repainted the 1987 Dump truck and our sanders to prolong their lifetime.   This is the first year that we have rented a tub-grinder to recycle our brush, leaves and yard waste pile.  It is my hope to offer compost free-of-charge to town residents in the near future.   We have entered into an agreement with WMECO and several area towns for a shared over-the-bank mower at a cost of $300 per year.  At the end of 5 years, Sunderland will own a mower at no additional cost.   We felt it was important to display our patriotism after the September 11th terrorist attacks and placed a flag on every telephone pole on North and South Main Streets.  Our thoughts continue to remain with everyone affected by this tragedy.   We are often complimented as having a reputation for “the best roads in the valley”.  Because of your continued support, you help to make this reputation possible.   Respectfully submitted, Francis “Chip” Thomas Highway Superintendent   HISTORICAL COMMISSION   ·        The National Register of Historic Places nomination of the Sunderland Center Historic District (including the Riverside cemetery) was approved October 10 by the State Review Board of the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC). The nomination has been forwarded to the Department of the Interior for final action. ·        In connection with the National Register nomination, the Commission organized a meeting August 15 to discuss the implications of National Register status. At the meeting, which was heavily attended, talks were given by historical consultant Bonnie Parsons, who prepared the nomination, and Phil Bergen of the MHC. ·        The Commission’s website (http://messier.astro.umass.edu/Sunderland) contains the text of the National Register nomination. ·        Commission member Russ Lane initiated efforts to form a steering committee to oversee the development of Volume 3 of the town’s history.  A town warrant to form the committee was passed unanimously at the Annual Town Meeting, and the committee held inaugural meetings during the summer. ·        Commission members worked throughout the year at putting together a more complete archive of photographs of historic houses throughout the town. A set of notebooks with MHC inventory sheets and new photographs of the buildings has been provided to the library. ·        The Swampfield Historical Society continued its resurgence, with members of the Commission helping to organize two public events during the year: ·        A George Washington’s Birthday Celebration with period music, dress, and refreshments ·        An Appraisal Fair for antiques held at the Pioneer Auction house ·        Several historically and architecturally important buildings in town received special attention during the year: ·        The town succeeded in obtaining MHC Preservation Projects Funds to support roof repairs for the Graves Memorial Library. ·        The Historical Commission commended Carole and Michael Skibiski for their preservation work on the Ashley Graves house on North Main Street. ·        The U.S. Postal Service plan for leasing and renovating the historic old Town Hall were put on indefinite hold. The building remains unoccupied, and its maintenance and survival is a source of continuing concern. ·        We would like to recognize and thank Russell Lane who left the Commission after many years of exemplary service.   Commission Members: Stephen Schneider (Chair),Elizabeth Sillin (Clerk), William Hubbard (Treasurer) Helen Clark, Thomas Herrick, Russell Lane, Dana Roscoe   PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE   During 2001, the Permanent Building Committee continued to work on issues surrounding town buildings.  The focus of the Committee has been both on construction projects and the on-going maintenance of town-owned buildings.   The Permanent Building Committee has kept abreast of the new library project (which received grant funding in June and town funding in September); the replacement of the Graves Memorial Library roof (which received town approval/funding in April and grant funding in November); and the plans for a new public safety facility, with designer selection slated for early 2002.   The Permanent Building Committee fulfilled its role as Designer Selection Committee and recommended the firm of Edwards & Kelcey to complete the design work on the library roof replacement; the Town hired that firm.  The Committee recommended to the Board of Selectmen that an engineering/design study be conducted on the Old Town Hall to assess the condition and reuse potential of that building.  The Selectboard concurred and Edwards & Kelcey was also hired to complete this work.   The committee has also kept informed of future building needs, i.e., the anticipated need for an addition to the elementary school.   The Permanent Building Committee has been tracking maintenance projects e.g., the resurfacing of the floor in the school gymnasium.   The challenge of the coming year will be for the Committee to work toward clarifying its role in the planning process for construction and maintenance.   Respectfully submitted, Lorin Starr, Chair (Moderator Appt)                 Scott Bergeron, Clerk (Finance Com. Rep)         Tony Leìger, Selectmen                                     Jim Williams, Vice-Chair (Moderator Appt) Thomas D. Fydenkevez, Selectmen                   Ed Gately (School Committee Rep)Thomas P. Kelley, Selectmen                                              Mary Ann Kowaleck (Assessor Rep)   Kim Zewski (Planning Board Rep)   PLANNING BOARD   The Planning Board is an elected board charged with promoting the general health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Sunderland.  During the year 2001, the board worked hard on many fronts in order to do its job.             A subdivision plan submitted by Ken Bergstrom was the subject of eight separate meetings during the year as the board worked to ensure that this plan for development off of Plumtree Rd met the needs of the town and satisfied all subdivision regulations.  As of the writing of this report, the final approval of this project appears to be imminent.             Another subdivision proposal, this one for a commercial venture near the center of town, was given preliminary approval by the board in October.  This plan, called “Sunderland Commons”, was submitted by a group of local residents under the name of DLD Associates.  The board has not received any definitive plan for this project as of the writing of this report.             The Planning Board is currently working on two possible changes to our zoning bylaw.  One is the creation of an adult oriented business bylaw which would help protect the town by reducing or preventing adverse effects from adult oriented businesses should any come into town.  It is important to understand that it is unconstitutional to prohibit these types of businesses therefore the sensible thing is to lawfully regulate them before any may come into town.             The second proposed change to zoning would clarify and expand the business use table with an eye towards encouraging more businesses to settle in town thereby expanding our tax base.             In December, an “all boards” meeting was held in order to lay the groundwork for creating a new Master Plan for the town.  A Master Plan is a long range, comprehensive statement that should reflect our vision for the future. This process will require input from many, many people in order to be successful. Hopefully we will be able to secure a grant towards funding this important project.             The more routine duties of the board continued throughout the year.  The board attended workshops, approved special permits, reviewed Approval Not Required (ANR) plans and made recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Steve Schneider was welcomed as a new member this year and has proven to be a great asset to the board.   Respectfully submitted, Kim Zewski, Chair                               Russ Cranshaw, Clerk Carolyn Perry                                       Dana Roscoe Steve Schneider           POLICE DEPARTMENT               2001 was an unforgettable year.  September 11th changed the entire country.  I am proud to commend Sergeant Gilbert and Officer Bunk from the Sunderland Police Department, along with the Board of Selectmen for their goodwill and assistance to New York City after the terrorist attacks.  Sergeant Jeffrey Gilbert, along with Officer Jason Bunk accompanied me to New York City shortly after the attack to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts.  In short, the risks these officers took, along with their professionalism did not go unnoticed.  In addition to departmental recognition, the N.Y.P.D. sent the Police Department a letter of commendation for our assistance at ground zero during the recovery effort, and for other assigned duties including patrol, security, and surveillance work.  I would also like to thank Officer Brenda Tozloski for doing an excellent job as Officer In Charge, while the three of us were in New York City.      Our police clerk, Angela Motyka will be resigning as of January 2002. Angela is finishing her degree and will be moving out of the area shortly due to military obligations.  She is an excellent employee and will be missed.       After extensive testing, a police sergeant was selected from the full time ranks.  Officer Jeffrey Gilbert was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in January of 2002. Filling this position will be huge asset to this department and will serve as an integral part of the rank structure.   The DARE program continues to progress well.  We will be sending two additional officers to DARE instructor school this summer.  We will continue to work closely with the Recreation Committee to provide support for student after school activities.  Officer Tozloski continues to work with the Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) in conjunction with the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.  Because of the late release of the state budget, our community-policing grant has been delayed by over six months. However, with Senator Rosenberg and Representative Kulik’s assistance, we anticipate an adequate operational award from the state.  As soon as these grant monies are released several programs will again start up.  Additional training will be provided to our officers for response to school critical incidents, counter-terrorism training and domestic violence prevention / prosecution.  Requests for additional patrols and radar will be enhanced as well.        This past year’s Child I.D. / Safety night saw the largest turnout yet!  We will continue to hold this event each year around Halloween.  Additionally, we have applied for another batch of child’s safety helmets.  If we receive these, they will be distributed during the spring of 2002.        Again, I am able to report that officers of this department closed several cases, some very serious in nature.  As I have stated over the past few years, tips from citizens often assist us in closing several cases.  Please be aware that we always encourage these calls and any other questions or comments!      In closing, I want to take the opportunity to thank all of the officers of the Sunderland Police Department.  They continue to work together as an excellent team and serve this community professionally and proudly.  I also want to recognize our Animal Control Officer, Ed Cialek.  Ed takes this position seriously and is an excellent A.C.O.     I would like to extend my appreciation to all the agencies that continue to assist us throughout the year, including but not limited to: Deerfield, Whatley, Leverett, the Massachusetts State Police and the Massachusetts Environmental Police.  Additionally, we appreciate the help and support of all the Town Hall Staff, the Fire, Highway and Water Departments as well as the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator, Dana Kennan and the Finance Committee.      Respectfully submitted, Chief Evan R. Golann, Sunderland Police Department         Statistics for year end-2001 Total logged by dispatch center: 1755     -Abandoned / misdialed 911    Emergency Calls- 80 -Alarms-111 -Animal complaints logged- 28 -Arrests, included on summons &   warrants- 59 -Assaults- 20 -Breaking and entering- 19 -Check the welfare- 32 -Child abuse/neglect/CHINS/runaways- 9 -Criminal summons- 36 -Disabled motor vehicle assists- 64 -Disturbance, General- 38 -Domestic disturbance- 43 -Fire calls- 80 -Hazmat- 1 -Larceny- 24 -Medical calls- 206 -Missing persons- 8 -Motor Vehicle Accidents- 93 -Motor Vehicles-Recovered Stolen- 2 -Motor Vehicles-Stolen- 6 -Motor Vehicle-total incidents- 691  -Narcotics / Overdoses- 7 --Noise complaints- 87 -Pursuits- 3 -Rape reported- 1 -Robbery/Force- 1 -Safety hazards- 19 -Shots fired- 7 -Smoke invest- 6 -Suicide calls- 3 -Suspicious package- 2 -Suspicious persons reported- 25 -Suspicious vehicles reported- 67 -Trespass- 4 -Unclassified complaints- 155 -Vandalism- 17 RECREATION DEPARTMENT   Sunderland residents were able to take part in more than 28 different programs and events sponsored by the Recreation Department during this past year.  In all, more than 225 youth and 100 adults took part in the various programs.  Listed below are just some of the programs offered during the past year:   Craft classes, Oriental Dance classes, Country Western Dance classes, Aerobics classes, Tanglewood field trip, Tennis Lessons, Adult Softball, Adult Basketball, Pittsfield Astros field trip, Youth Soccer, Youth Tee-Ball, Youth Basketball, Major League Soccer Camp, Easter Egg Hunt, Berkshire East Ski Program for Youth and Adults, Summer Baseball and Basketball Programs, Soccer Coaches Clinic, Baseball Umpire Clinic, etc.   In addition, the Recreation Department sponsored the 3rd Annual Fall Festival, which took place on September 30th.  This was another weekend of fun on a beautiful, sunny Fall day.  Several Sunderland organizations had booths with things and food to sell.  Entertainment was provided by Pat and Tex LaMountain, the Atomic Allstars Band, Fran Ferry’s Magic Show and The Balloon Man.  Interpretive Sunderland History hayrides, the 1st Annual Buttonball 5K Road Race, the 2nd Annual Sunderland Tennis Tournament, kids games, five youth soccer games and the pudding eating contest all added to make the day a success.  Special thanks to Will Sillin for his Fall Festival tee-shirt design and the Sunderland Volunteer Fireman’s Association for help with set-up of the tent, tables and chairs.   The Recreation Department also planned another successful Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.  Several new additions were added to the parade, in addition to the participation by most town organizations and many local and regional officials.  The Fireman’s Association sponsored the hot dog “cook out” at the conclusion of the parade.   This past year has been a year of transition for the Recreation Department.  We welcomed Jim Ewen as the new Recreation Coordinator and we said “goodbye” to Tom Zimnowski after many years of dedicated service as a member and chair of the Recreation Committee.  We recruited several new members to fill out the Recreation Committee after several years of operating with less than a full compliment of members.   In this past year we have worked cooperatively with the other recreation programs in the Frontier School district to better coordinate our activities.  We hope to expand on this cooperation by being able to open up our programs to better meet the needs of youth and adults within the area.  It is our intention in the coming year to focus on developing even more variety with the programs offered by the Recreation Department aimed at all ages.  We also hope to work cooperatively with other organizations in town to co-sponsor programs, activities, trips and events of interest to residents of the town.   We would be remiss if we did not say a huge “thank you” to the more than 50 volunteer coaches, scorekeepers, referees, and others who have assisted with recreation programs in various ways during the past year.  Without the efforts of these volunteers none of our programs would be possible.   The Recreation Department is always looking for volunteers to help with our various activities and we are always open to new ideas for programs and activities.  If you are interested in assisting, or if you have an idea for a new program, please feel free to contact us so that we can better serve you.   Respectfully submitted, Laura Gross                              Elaine Goodhind                        Glenn Hamill Shirley Hamill                            Todd Nuerminger   BOARD OF SELECTMEN   The Sunderland Board of Selectmen is pleased to submit to the residents of Sunderland the following annual report for the first year of the 21st century- 2001.             We want to first offer our condolences to the families of Ms. Jeanne Sherrow and Mr. Ralph Pomeroy who passed away this past year. Both of these resident’s symbolized the genuine definition of a Town Resident for each understood that being a resident meant more than an address.  Each one in their own way contributed to make Sunderland a place for each of us to be proud to call home.   HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2001   ·                          Route 47 and Route 116 intersection.  After many years of promise and study, the Massachusetts Highway Department began the reconstruction of this key intersection.  Unfortunately, it appeared that all of the years of meetings and planning were forgotten when the project finally broke ground and all of a sudden the Coolidge Bridge in Northampton and our intersection were being torn up at the same time.  The result was predictable- gridlock but, through the hard work of Town Administrator Dana Kennan, Chief of Police Evan Golan and Fire Chief Robert Ahern, Massachusetts Highway Department was finally convinced to provide the much needed support they had originally promised and although there were still some minor delays, the commute through the center of Town was eased.  Final completion of the project is projected for the early part of 2002. ·                          After years of hard work by many town residents, the people of Sunderland passed the necessary articles, over-rides and took other actions needed to authorize and fund the construction of a new library.  While work continues toward groundbreaking in 2002, the culmination of the effort was the receipt of notification to the Selectboard from the Sunderland Library Trustees and the Library Building Committee by means of eleven 100,000 Dollar candy bars that Sunderland had been awarded a grant to construct a new 9,800 square foot library and that Sunderland could begin construction in 2002.  Congratulations to all who worked so hard on this project ·                          Selectmen adopted a Drug and Alcohol policy pursuant to the Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 ·                          Re-established the Permanent Building Committee. ·                          After extensive meetings with the Fire and Police Chiefs, the Board of Selectmen appointed a Public Safety Complex Committee.  The committee was charged with building an affordable, functional and expandable Public Safety Complex.  The committee along with the Selectmen, proposed at the Annual Town Meeting a Warrant Article to borrow $150,000 so as to be able to acquire construction documentation along with allowing the selectmen to pursue legislative authorization to utilize the Design-Build method of procurement instead of the typical design-bid-build method for the safety complex.  Town Meeting approved this warrant article with the necessary 2/3 votes and State Representative Kulik and State Senator Rosenberg filed legislation on our behalf in Boston.  Unfortunately, House Bill 4775 was sent by the Legislature Joint Committee on Local Affairs for additional study after our testimony, effectively killing our proposal. The Public Safety Committee and the Board of Selectmen are committed to the building of this new facility and have taken the necessary steps to follow MGL Chapter 7 and 149 requirements. ·                          Mr. Jim Ewen was hired as the Town’s new Recreation Coordinator and Mr. Tom Zimmnoski was hired as our Telecommunication technician. ·                          The Telecommunication Committee with the Selectboard has been working on a new cable contract with our present provider AT&T.  The Towns of Sunderland and Deerfield have combined together during this process so that we may be able to link our two Town’s with the schools in each of our communities.  We have retained the services of the Law firm Copen and Lind to help us navigate this complicated maze with one of our main goals being able to provide first class service to “all” of our residents.  The Board wishes to offer a sincere Thank You to all of the members of the Telecommunication Committee for the service you are providing to the community throughout this contract process.       ·                          The state legislature and the governor finally produced a FY ’02 budget 6 months into fiscal year FY’02.  The final State budget resulted in Sunderland receiving approximately $108,108 less, due to reductions in the State’s payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program and a reduction by 75% in Chapter 81 monies paid directly to the Town.  The fore mentioned revenue loss plus an additional calculation error by Massachusetts Department of Revenue of approximately $96,696 uncovered in July in calculating Sunderland’s PILOT reimbursement would necessitate the Town’s careful consideration of FY ’03 budget.   ·                          An all Board’s meeting was held in the fall to discuss the process that we will need to follow to produce an updated Town Master Plan.  Discussion centered on how to start the project and what resources we presently have available to move this project along.  It appeared from this meeting that the creation of a Master Plan is a priority and that all of us in Town government should be striving to put this comprehensive plan together.  It was suggested that a special committee be formed to assist the Planning Board with this project.  ·                          A special Town Meeting was held to address the continued drainage problems with the Athletic Fields at Frontier and the installation of lights to allow for nighttime athletic events.  The resident’s at this meeting voted to allow the district to incur up to an additional $1,000,000.00 in debt to correct the problems and fund the erection of the lights.  The Frontier school committee also produced documentation from the state that stated that the state would reimburse the district approximately 67% of the fore mentioned expense. ·                          Contracted with the firm Edwards and Kelcey of Amherst to perform a structural and use study of the Old Town Hall that had been authorized at the FY2000 Annual Town Meeting.  The study had been but on hold due to the possible utilization of the Old Town Hall by the United States Postal Service as the Town’s Post Office.  Regrettably, severe budget constraints within the Post Office put this project on hold.  It was decided that it was important to ascertain the overall condition of this building so that we can base our decision on what to do with this building on facts. ·                          Established a Veteran’s Memorial Committee that was charged to determine the feasibility, appropriateness, location, design, eligibility, and funding sources for a monument to our Town’s war veterans. ·                          Distributed Certificates of Accomplishments to the Frontier Youth league ten-year-old all-star baseball team. ·                          Received notification (in a much more conventional manner) that Sunderland had been awarded a grant to replace the roof on the Graves Memorial Library building as well as money to establish an endowment to fund future work to this building from the Massachusetts Preservation Fund.  ·                          Authorized the creation of a meeting room on the second floor of the Town Office building to facilitate the broadcasting of various meetings over the Town’s access channel 15 and to provide the necessary room to meet the demand for additional space to hold meetings by the various committees and boards that utilize the Town Office Building.    In addition to the above highlights, we witnessed and lived through the tragic events of September 11, 2001.  Each one of us in our own way has had to deal with what occurred on that horrifying day.  One quality of our society that repeatedly stood out was our ability to stand together as one.  A time like this reminds us of the words of the poet Robert Frost.  He said that all he had learned about life could be summed up in three words: “ Life goes on”.  It does in the Town of Sunderland because of all of you.        Each of us appreciates the opportunity to serve you as members of the Board of Selectmen in the Town of Sunderland.   Respectfully submitted Thomas D. Fydenkevez, Chairman,   Thomas P. Kelley, Clerk and  Anthony D. Leìger                                   SUNDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL   Mission statement:  To enable our children to realize and attain their full potentials in a positive school environment that values individual differences and meets diverse needs.   PRINCIPAL’S REPORT To the Citizen’s of Sunderland We have once again had a successful and productive year.  Perhaps the most noticeable immediate change was the increase of our enrollment over the summer.  We began the 2001 school year with 22 more students than we had in June. Due to the high enrollments that this caused in our fourth grades it was necessary to higher an additional instructional assistant to support the classroom teachers.  This has allowed us to continue with our model of small group instruction for all students.   We also continue to expand our arts programs through the addition of a strings program. And once again we scored extremely well in the state mandated MCAS exams. This year we scored in the top 5% of the state.    Curriculum While continuing with our Early Literacy initiatives we have also placed a great deal of emphasis on our math curriculum, kindergarten through 6th grade.  By having a building math specialist teacher we are afforded the ability to have continuity throughout the grades.  This has proven to be successful by having MCAS results of 73% of our 4th and 6th grade students performing in the advanced/proficient range. We will continue to look for positive growth over time.   Thanks to the continuing support of the town budget we have been able to expand the number of volumes in the library.  We have increased the numbers of literature books along with providing multiple copies of thematic literature for our students in grades three through six. Arts/Music Program An initiative that was originally put forth by the Sunderland School Council and supported by the School Committee resulted in our ability to offer a strings program for students in grades kindergarten through six.  We were fortunate to be able to hire Diane Kraichnan to teach this program.  We continue with a strong chorale and instrumental program. We currently have over 140 students participating in some aspect of our art’s programs.   Building Facilities It may be hard to believe, but our school building is thirteen years old.  This means that we are had to commit more of our budget toward upkeep and replacement and repair.  We continue on a five-year plan for exterior painting.  We are also on a five-year interior painting plan by dividing the building into sections. The carpet replacement also continues on schedule as well.  As voted at last town meeting, we were able to replace the gymnasium floor. Closing Remarks We are privileged to have a very fine, experienced teaching staff.  Many teachers have devoted their entire careers to the children of Sunderland.  Jean Siano is one of them having devoted 28 years to teaching before her retirement in June 2001.  Her hard work and devotion to her craft are to be commended.  We will be seeing a number of retirements over the next couple of years thus changing the staff makeup rather profoundly.   As always I would like to thank the residents of Sunderland for their continued faith in our efforts and the budgetary support to make it happen   Sincerely, Martha H. Barrett Principal     SUNDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Faculty/Staff Roster – 2001-2002 Administration Martha H. Barrett                 Principal Paula H. Pulaski                    Adm. Secretary Barbara Decker                     Receptionist Faculty Marshall Aronstam              Grade 4A-Teacher Susan Breines                       Kindergarten 1-Teacher Sandra Bielunis                    Grade 2B-Teacher Susan Colgan                       Resource 1-Teacher Beverly Curtin                      Grade 3A-Teacher Sandra Eaton                        Grade 3   B-Teacher Lee Easton                            Reading Recovery Matthew Howell                   ESL Coord/RR Phyllis Jordan                       Early Childhd Teacher Helen Kittredge                    Grade 2A-Teacher Dawn Murry                         Grade 1A-Teacher Tamera Sullivan-Daley        Resource 2-Teacher/RR Elizabeth Orloski                  Grade 1B-Teacher Steven Robertson                                Grade 6A-Teacher Rose Sarti                              Grade 6B-Teacher Stephanie Aubin                  Grade 5B –Teacher Ellen Von Flatern                  Grade 5A –Teacher Sharon Weinberger             Math Instructor Patricia Williams                   Grade 4B-Teacher Lisa Zadworny                     Kindergarten 2-Teacher       SUPPORT STAFF Instructional Assistants Carol Burke                           Grade 3 Michele Dostal                     Grade 4 Deborah Haas                       K1 Suzanne Herzig                     Grade 6 Donna Harris                        Grade 1 Cheryl Kelly                          Grade 4 Cynthia Nowak                     Sped  1:1 (Gr 2) Judith Sabola                        Early Childhood Maureen Segala                   K2 Suzanne Wells                      Grade 2 Leslie Wickline                     Grade 5 Cheryl Dickinson                 Sped 1:1 (Gr 4) Ann Zimmerman                   Sped 1:1 (PK) Itinerants Karen Copeland                   Speech-Lang Pathol Moira Cranshaw                   Librarian Cindi Burch                           Psychologist (.1) Lois Feldman                        Psych/Guidance Conslr Julie Holmes                          Instrmtl Music 1½ days Kristen Hedges                    Speech-Language Asst Edward Hines                       Vocal Music Gaby Richard-Harrington   Technology Teacher Diane Kraichnan                  Music–strings (Thurs) Karol Welburn                      Occupational Therapist Nancy Stahelek                    Art Teacher Mary Ann Uchneat             Physical Ed Teacher Anne Kring                           Physical Therapy Cafeteria Kathleen Hepburn               Manager Carol Kushi                           Café Mgr’s Assistant Anne Donnis                        Assistant Kimberly Fydenkevez          Assistant Custodian William Breor                        Head Custodian Bruce Mackie                        Night Custodian Nursing Staff Kathy Kuck, R.N. School Nurse Before/After School Program Sarah Mitchell                      Director Kim Lynch                             Site Coordinator   OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOOLS Sunderland Elementary School   SUNDERLAND SCHOOL REPORT Mr. Edward Gately, Chair Sunderland School Committee 110 Old Amherst Road Sunderland, MA  01375   Dear Mr. Gately:   I respectfully submit the 2001 Annual Report for the Sunderland Elementary School.   SUNDERLAND SCHOOL COMMITTEE                                                                                                     TERM EXPIRES                                     Edward Gately, Chair                              2002                                     *Diane Gumaer, Member                         2003                                     LaDonna Olanyk, Member                       2004                                     Dan McKenna, Member                                    2002                                     Stana Wheeler, Member                          2003                                     *Representative to Frontier Regional School Committee   ADMINISTRATION                                     Superintendent                          Regina H. Nash, Ed.D.                                     Business Manager                     Donald M. Scott                                     Special Ed Director                   John Robert                                     Administrative Secretary            Judy Wood                                     Administrative Secretary            Janet Stellman                                     Special Education Secretary       Diana Capuano                                     Bookkeeper/Recept                   Brenda Rotkiewicz                                     Bookkeeper, Union #38             Paula Light                                     Bookkeeper, Grants                   Stephan Shepherd                                     Principal                                   Martha Barrett                                     Secretary to Principal                Paula Pulaski   SUNDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - OCTOBER 1, 2001                                                 Grade     Boys      Girls                 Total                                                  pre K        9           14                    23                                                        K      16           16 + 4 ScCh   36                                                        1       14           15 + 2 ScCh   31                                                        2       17           14 + 5 ScCh   36                                                        3       10           19 + 5 ScCh   34                                                        4       18           29 + 3 ScCh   50                                                        5       21           15 + 3 ScCh   39                                                              6       19            25                    44                                                 TOTAL    124         147 +22          293                                                                                              UNION #38 TEACHERS' SALARY SCHEDULE                                  CONWAY, DEERFIELD, SUNDERLAND, WHATELY                                                   September 1, 2001 - August 31, 2002                                       STEP         B        B+15           M        M+15      M+30                                         1                   28,113    28,992      29,899      30,832    31,795                                         2                   28,992    29,899      30,832      31,795    32,789                                         3                   29,899    30,832      31,795      32,789    33,814                                         4                   30,832    31,795      32,789      33,814    34,872                                         5                   31,795    32,789      33,814      34,872    35,961                                         6                   32,789    33,814      34,872      35,961    37,083                                         7                   33,814    34,872      35,961      37,083    38,242                                         8                   34,872    35,961      37,083      38,242    39,437                                         9                   35,961    37,083      38,242      39,437    40,672                                       10       37,083    38,242      39,437      40,672    41,940                                       11       38,242    39,437      40,672      41,940    43,251                                       12       39,437    40,672      41,940      43,251    44,603                                       13       40,672    41,940      43,251      44,603    45,999                                       14       43,433    44,745      46,356      47,751    49,642                                       20L    43,933    45,245       46,856      48,251    50,142                                       -Placement on Step 20L occurs when an individual has                 completed 19 years of service as a teacher in the school district.                                     -Nature's Classroom Teacher:   $250 per teacher unit.                                     -Workshop Presenters: $25 per hour of presentation                                       and reimbursement for reasonable expenses.                                     -Head Teachers:  $375   FINANCIAL REPORT TOWN OF SUNDERLAND SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF BUDGET RELATED EXPENDITURES             JULY 1, 2000 - JUNE 30, 2001                                                                                                   REGULAR        SPECIAL                         CATEGORY                                    EDUCATION     EDUCATION     TOTAL                                                                              1000 ADMINISTRATION                                $ 88,459.00       $13,565.00     $102,024.00             2000 INSTRUCTION                                        993,894.00       279,538.00    1,273,432.00             3000 OTHER SCHOOL SERVICES                    88,477.00         19,825.00       108,302.00             4000 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE          147,705.00              -0-             147,705.00             5000 FIXED CHARGES                                      10,837.00              -0-                10,837.00             6000 COMMUNITY SERVICES                              -0-                     -0-                     -0-             7000 ACQUISITION OF FIXED ASSETS          16,105.00               -0-                16,105.00             9000 PROGRAMS WITH OTHER DISTRICTS          -0-             115,603.00        115,603.00                                                                  TOTALS                  $1,345,477.00    $428,531.00 $1,774,008.00     FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT REPORT   As your new superintendent of schools, I welcome the opportunity to reflect on what I have observed in my six months’ tenure in the Frontier Regional/Union #38 School Districts.   The commitment and professionalism of faculty and staff at Frontier Regional is worthy of note. Continued community support for the budgets have enabled innovative programs to flourish in the district and contributed to the excellence of these schools.   Every day, I see a commitment to high standards on the part of students, parents, faculty, and community members.  Evidence of this has been apparent in our students’ success in local and state assessments.   ENROLLMENT AND SCHOOL CHOICE The October 1, 2001, enrollment for Frontier Regional School District totaled 652 students.  This is an increase of 6 from the October 1, 2000, enrollment figures.  The School Choice enrollment  totaled 28 students, which  is an increase of two students from the School Choice enrollment  of October 2000.   STAFF Newly hired teaching staff at Frontier Regional this year are  Jon Gould (English), Bryan Trainor (Science), Kimberly Scudder (Special Education), and Greg Natt (History).  In addition, Tom Prew returned to the History Department after a two- year leave of absence.   In administration, Paul Goodhind, Assistant Principal, left to assume an elementary principalship.  Evrett Masters, former Pioneer Valley Regional School Principal, acted as assistant principal in the fall.  In December, Ron LaRoche joined the administration team as the Interim Assistant Principal.   Three teachers retired this year: Howard Barnard (History), Alice Byron (Special Education), and Andy Rohrs (Science).  We wish each of them the best in their future endeavors.   ACCREDITATION The Commission on Public Secondary Schools reviewed the evaluation report of the Visiting Team and voted to award the school continued accreditation in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.   The Commission commended the school on many initiatives, including the following:   ·         Successful acquisition of grant funds to support school resources for learning. ·         Transition program for grade six students from elementary to middle school. ·         Curriculum documents that are aligned with the school’s expectations for learning, the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, and national standards.   In addition, the commission commended the district for providing many tools of technology to enhance teaching and learning.   ASSESSMENT In the Class of 2003, 84% of the students passed both English and Mathematics MCAS, achieving the competency determination  for graduation.  Seventy percent of these students were at the Advanced or Proficient level on both tests.   Middle school students had a strong performance as well.  Eighty-one percent of grade 8 students performed at the Advanced or Proficient level in English, and 55% performed at these same levels in mathematics.  Both the mathematics and English scores are improvements over last year’s scores.   For the first time, grade 7 was assessed in English.  Sixty percent of our students performed at the Advanced or Proficient level as compared to 55% on the state level.     OTHER BUSINESS The Frontier Regional high school graduated  92 students in the class of June 2001.    Elvery Veal continues as Chair of the Frontier Regional School Committee and Kurt Peterson as Vice Chair.   Our efforts in obtaining state and federal grants for Frontier Regional and Union #38 continue to be noteworthy.  A total of $1,134,390 was received for the 2001-2002 school year.   CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The NEASC report commends Frontier teachers for their leadership in school improvement initiatives.  This leadership can be clearly identified in their curriculum work across all content areas.  Teachers are designing instructional strategies that address the diversity of student learning styles within each class.  Technology is consistently integrated into student work.   As each of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks is revised, teachers work together to align the Frontier curriculum with the state standards.  We will soon begin this revision and alignment work in history and social sciences.  Work was completed earlier in mathematics and science, technology, and engineering.   Frontier teachers have participated in, and presented at, a wide variety of professional development programs designed to enhance student learning.  Professional development activities currently at Frontier include the Millennium Project, the Intel Technology training, improving school climate, and research-based best practices at the middle and high school levels.   SPECIAL THANKS I would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of the following members of the Frontier Regional School Committee:  Chairman Elvery Veal, Bill Smith, Tom Scanlon, John Bowman, Kurt Peterson, Mary Ramon, Diane Gumaer, Martha Goodridge, and Peter Rosnick.  I look forward to the opportunity of continuing to work with school committee members.   In addition I would like to extend my appreciation to the citizens of Conway, Deerfield, Sunderland and Whately for their support., and encourage them to participate in events at Frontier.   My sincere thanks goes to the principal, administrators, teachers, and staff for their dedication to the students of our District.  Special thanks are due to the central office support and administrative staff.  The generous support and assistance of these hardworking people have been  invaluable in helping me settle into the districts and the community.   Respectfully submitted, Regina H.  Nash, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools     OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Frontier Regional School   FRONTIER SCHOOL REPORT Mr. Elvery Veal, Chairman Frontier Regional School District Committee South Deerfield, MA  01373   Dear Mr. Veal:                 I respectfully submit the 2001 Frontier Regional School Annual Report.   FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE                                                                                                        TERM EXPIRES Elvery Veal, Chair, Sunderland                          2002 William Smith, Secretary, Whately                    2003 Peter Rosnick, Conway                                       2004 John Bowman, Deerfield                                     2003 Thomas Scanlon, Deerfield                                                2002 *Kurt Peterson, Conway                                    2002 *Mary Ramon, Deerfield                                     2002 *Diane Gumaer, Sunderland                               2002 *Martha Goodridge, Whately                            2002 (*Representing the local Elementary School Committees for one year term.)   Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, in the Media Center,  Frontier Regional School, South Deerfield, Massachusetts at 7:00 p.m.   ADMINISTRATION   Regina H. Nash, Ed.D.    Superintendent of Schools Donald M. Scott              Business Mgr/Treasurer John Robert                     Interim Spec Ed Director Patricia Stachelek            Frontier Reg Bookkeeper Stephan Shepherd           Grants Bookkeeper Judith Wood                   Administrative Secretary Janet Stellman                 Administrative Secretary Diana Capuano                Special EducSecretary Martin Leggott               Principal Paul Goodhind                 Asst Principal (left 9/01) Evrett Masters                 Interim Asst Principal 9/01-11/01 Ronald LaRoche             Interim Ass’t Principal 11/01-6/02 Kelly Blanchette             Secretary Debbie Mason                Secretary Roberta Reiter                 Secretary Elizabeth Parenteau       Guidance Secretary                                     SALARY SCHEDULE September 2001 - June 2002   STEP           B                          M                        M+30  1                27,445                  28,880                     30,643  2                28,725                  30,107                     31,805  3                30,203                  31,418                     33,008  4                31,457                  32,758                     34,252  5                32,232                  34,148                     35,541  6                33,361                  35,241                     36,846  7                34,234                  36,396                     38,230  8                35,708                  37,557                     39,492  9                36,650                  38,749                     40,763 10               37,620                  39,726                     42,605 11               39,491                  41,983                     44,499 12               41,562                  44,415                     46,452 13               42,252                  46,053                     48,596 14               43,895                  47,755                     50,337 20L             44,395                  48,255    50,837 25L             44,895                  48,755                     51,337   Placement on Step 20L occurs when an individual has completed 19 years of service as a Frontier Regional School faculty member.   Placement on Step 25L occurs when an individual has completed 24 years of service as a Frontier Regional Schoolfaculty member.   ENROLLMENT - OCTOBER 1, 2001                                                                                   Tuition Grade  Conway   Deerfield  Sunderland   Whately   Students   Total       7            21                 52                  21                 17             2            113     8            14                 57                  27                 22             7            127     9            14                 49                  32                 18             5            118   10            17                46                  22                 18             2            105   11            18                40                  12                 12             4              86   12            17                35                  22                 15             5              94 Total        101              279               136                102          25            643       FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL   It is a privilege to submit the Annual Report on behalf of the administration and School Committee of the Franklin County Technical School.  Enrollment calculated on October 1, 2001 is as follows: Bernardston-22; Buckland-12; Colrain-22; Conway-15; Deerfield-27; Erving-10; Gill-7; Greenfield-140; Heath-9; Leyden-5; Montague-77; New Salem-7; Northfield-19; Orange-74; Shelburne-8; Sunderland-9; Warwick-8; Wendell-8; Whately-7 and Non-District-26.   Our achievements and accomplishments during the year were noteworthy.  2001 saw a renewal of the FCTS house building program.  In partnership with Rural Development Inc., FCTS students and staff from the construction cluster made the dream of affordable housing come true for the Johnson family on Winthrop Street in Millers Falls. This project, like many others our students were involved in throughout the county, provided an opportunity for them to engage in service learning activities and community service projects which are essential to citizenship development and character education.  Other service projects during 2001 have benefited: Montague Food Bank; Franklin County Home Care; Athol Memorial Hospital; Boy Scouts; NELCWIT; Buckland Fire Department; Heath Elementary School; Turners Falls High School; Farren Care Center; Town of Montague; Sheffield Elementary School, Turners Falls; Town of Greenfield; Rotary Club of Greenfield; Franklin County Chamber of Commerce; Mohawk Trail Regional High School and Pearl Rhodes Elementary School, Leyden.   Work coop remained a popular option for students in our 13 vocational programs.  More extensive opportunities will become available as we expand our offerings in the areas of HVAC, CAD, CNC and computer animation. Once again, the FCTS Eagles soared athletically.  The softball team went to the semi-finals of the Western Mass. Tournament at UMASS and to the finals of the Mass. Vocational tournament.  Both the girls and boys basketball teams qualified for the Western Mass. tournament.  The girls team also advanced to the semi-finals of the Mass. Vocational tournament.  A senior from Wendell won the Western Mass. Wrestling Championship in his weight class.  In May 2001, a senior in our Welding program from Wendell won a gold medal at the Massachusetts Skills USA-VICA competition.  Later in Kansas City at the National championships, he placed 13th in the country.   June 2, 2001 represented a milestone in the history of the school as FCTS graduated its 25th senior class.  The day was marked by an exceptionally inspirational valedictory address given by senior Amos Wetherbee of Shelburne.  In addition to receiving diplomas, for the first time graduates were formally presented with their completed portfolios, a newly adopted requirement for graduation.  Three seniors (from Colrain, Shelburne and Greenfield) were named University of Massachusetts scholars, each receiving a full four-year scholarship.  Among the 93 graduates, 43 entered the work force, 42 planned continued education, 3 entered the military and 5 were uncommitted. In the spring of 2001, the Class of 2003 took the state MCAS exams and when the scores were reported, FCTS experienced significant improvement over previous years.  As academic and vocational requirements become more demanding, we find that our 26-year-old building is in need of renovations to keep pace with these challenges.  A feasibility study and preliminary sketches have been presented to the school's building committee, which has been working on the project since 2000 with Dore & Whittier Architects of So. Burlington, VT.  Following the preparation of a financial plan and a budget estimate, the next decision to be made is when to apply for grant funding from the state and ultimately when to seek approval from each of the 19 district towns. We look forward to your continued support as we embark upon this renovation project and remain grateful for the faith that the citizens of Franklin County have placed in Franklin County Technical School since 1976.         Respectfully submitted, Clifford J. Fournier, School Committee Chairman                           Patricia J. Bassett, Interim Superintendent/Principal     TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE   Dear Citizens of the Town of Sunderland: The Committee has been increasing its broadcasting capabilities over this past year, and is diligently pursuing the ascertainment process for the Cable Contract Renewal with AT&T Broadband.  With these efforts in mind, the committee offers the following statement concerning their commitment and vision on your behalf for Sunderland’s Public Cable Access.  You are invited and encouraged to respond with your assessment of the committee’s direction as indicated in the following text.  Send your comments to the Committee in care of the Sunderland Town Hall.   PREAMBLE   The U.S. Congress has enacted Legislation providing the basis for the initial and renewal awarding of cable franchises.  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been changed with developing Regulations related thereto.  States supplement Federal Law by enacting consistent Legislation (MGL 166A as amended) within their jurisdiction and delegate to their respective Cable Television Divisions the task of developing appropriate regulations and seeing to their implementation.  The Division also provides guidance and assistance to government units in their localized application of their responsibilities, which include the issuing of licenses, monitoring cable operators, and enforcing the license within their jurisdiction.   MISSION/OBJECTIVES STATEMENT   The Sunderland Telecommunications Committee embraces the inherent concept and the legislation, which implements it, mandating that Public Access Cable be incorporated in every cable service delivery area within the Commonwealth.  For the citizens of Sunderland, this means that three (3) channels will be provided which cover Public Access, Education, and Government (PEG).  Further, that these channels will be available to every household, which desires them, throughout the Town of Sunderland.  Quality reception and breadth of programming, consistent with the desires of its citizens, its schools, and its public center’s services, will be delivered in keeping with the latest technological advances.   The Committee will continuously seek to maintain an active and informed public by developing a community based telecommunication’s infrastructure that can empower its citizens to become not just educated consumers, but trained producers, equipped with the knowledge and skills to tell their own stories, build their own communities and institutions, and mobilize their own constituencies.   In addition to its own regular public meetings, broadcast Bulletin Board, and recorded tape programming, it will strive to live-broadcast as many of the town’s public sessions as possible.  The committee will receive input from the citizens of Sunderland and address their needs as appropriate; it will be an advocate on their part in its own deliberations, in its recommendations to the Selectboard, in its efforts in the Unified Frontier Regional Cable Consortium, and in its interactions and negotiations with the Cable Service Provider.   The Committee will keep abreast of advances in the field by belonging to appropriate telecommunications organizations, interacting with the Telecommunications and Energy Division of the Commonwealth, and by attending relevant hearings and meetings conducted by the State, its subsets and/or its elected officials.   Linda Lopatka, Clerk; Bruce O’Leary; Bruce Weston; William Whitmore; Robert White, Chairman; Tom Zimnowski, Technician               TOWN CLERK ANNUAL REPORT   FISH AND GAME REPORT 2001 F1     Res. Citizen Fishing                    19            $22.50     $427.50 F2     Res. Fishing Minor                       1            $  6.50     $    6.50 F4     Res. Fishing,  Over 70                  5            $00.00     $  00.00 F6     Non Res. Fishing                          3            $32.50     $  97.50 F8     Res. Fishing - 3 Day                    3            $  7.50   $   22.50 H1     Res. Citizen Hunting    7            $22.50     $157.50 S1     Res. Sporting                               23            $40.00     $920.00 S2     Res. Sporting (65-69)    3            $20.00     $  60.00 S3     Res. Sporting , over 70               16            $00.00     $  00.00 W1   Conser. Stamp, Res.                   53            $  5.00   $265.00 W2   Conser. Stamp, Non-Res.            3            $  5.00   $  15.00 M1   Archery Stamp                              7            $  5.10     $  35.70 M2   Waterfowl Stamp                          4            $  5.00     $  20.00 M3   Prim. Arms Stamp                     24           $  5.10    $122.40                                                                 TOTAL     $2,149.60             Paid to Treasurer         $     33.00            Paid to Fish & Game   $2,116.60 Dogs              $ 1,640.00 Vitals              $ 1,256.00 Misc.              $ 5,563.00                        $ 8,459.00 Total Paid to Treasurer     VITALS REPORT 2001 BIRTHS                 36 MARRIAGES       05   DEATHS January                                                             Age   2            Chester A. Napikoski                          82   3            Jeanne E. Sherrow                                71 13            Gladys M. O’Shea                                95 15            Gertrude S. Lamoureaux                      84 16            Helen S. Strycharz                                80 20            Susan J. DaCosta                                 95 23            Richard E. Oinonen                              56 31            Goldie S.M. McDonald                       87 February                                                            8            Mary A. Melnik                                    84  11           Muriel D. Ott                                         81  28           Alfred M. Zewski                                 80 March 19            Domeneka Baranoski                           83 April   1            William D. Petravage                           21 18            Maria Goncalves,                 aka Conceicao                                      36 22            Adele G. Manahan                               90 May                                                         1             Henry W. DeGraff                                86   June                                                                  Age  3             Helen H. Wysocki                                91 22            Lucile Sovinski                                     78 23            Philip E. Goulet                                     82 July                                                                          3             Milicent B. Sumsion                            90  7             Jeannette F. Goulet                              83 15            Alice H. Linn                                         96 19            Ralph H. Pomeroy, Sr.                         75 September 11            Frank B. Musiak                                   85 19            Irene H. Hatin                                       93 October                                           11            Madeline H. Murphy                           80 November 13            Ingeborg O. Christensen                   99 17            Paul J. Martin                                        35 23            George P. Gromacki                              69 December  2             Frances D. Snicker                               82  5             Wilfred F. Farr                                      84 12            Nellie L. Perohonic                               87 27            Susan Perohonic                                  91 Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Houle, Town Clerk TREE WARDEN   I am pleased to take this opportunity to share with you the status of our trees in Sunderland.  As tree warden, I take great pride in this position.   We continue to maintain our existing trees by pruning them throughout the year to remove the weaker deadwood and we continue to add to our collection with the planting of 9 trees this year.   We have taken special care to treat our elm trees for the prevention of “anthraxnos”, better known as “dutch elm disease”.  These elm trees include our famous Buttonball tree on North Main Street and the elm trees beside the new and old town halls. Unfortunately, the elm tree in front of the old town hall did not survive and had to be removed. On a more positive note, the vitamin treatments provided to the elm tree beside the new town hall were successful and it has overflowed with new growth this year!  During a recent conversation with our fellow resident Bill Hubbard, I learned that he planted the elm tree in 1933 along with 30 eighth-grade classmates.  I am sure you join me in taking special pride in the beauty of Sunderland’s trees. Thank you for your continued support.   Respectfully submitted, Francis “Chip” Thomas   VOLUME III STEERING COMMITTEE   The steering committee is a rather young committee, formed by town meeting vote this year.  The charge of this committee is to create and publish the third volume of Sunderland’s history.   Presently, we are at the very beginning stages of how this special document will be formatted.  Since the last history, our town has changed from a farming community to a bedroom community.  Our discussions are serious; we have a firm commitment to make this book historically correct, preserving past histories and adding our new ideas.   The committee would like to thank Russ Lane for his dedication to the creation of this committee.   Please feel free to contact any committee member with ideas or suggestions, now is the time.   Respectfully submitted, Wendy Houle, Chair                             Marilyn Munn, Clerk                Helen Clark      Craig Felton                                         Daniel Fleming              Mary Ann Garrand Cindy Hubbard                         Mary Anne Kowaleck              Paul Mogelinski            Helen Pomeroy                         Lorin Starr                                Judy Stern Richard Truesdell                                  Agnes Williams             James Williams, Sr. Margaret Wolejko   WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT   This year 63,783,000 gallons of sewage was treated at the facility.  Of this figure, 55,306 gallons of septage was received and treated, bringing in a total of $3,100.00 in septage fees.  This money goes into the sewer reserve account.   In reviewing our report of daily laboratory test results, a very clear effluent is being discharged into the Connecticut River.  The yearly average for total suspended solids in the effluent was 3.76 mg/L resulting in a 97.2% removal of suspended solids.  The yearly average for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in the effluent was 6.78 mg/L resulting in a 96.7% removal of BOD.  Our discharge permit, set by the Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, states that not more than 30 mg/L, on a monthly average, is allowed to be discharged in the effluent for either suspended solids or BOD.   Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Gabry Chief Operator, WARNER BROS. INC.   ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS   2001 was a much more active year than 2000 for the Zoning Board of Appeals.  A total of eight applications were filed for the ZBA’s consideration.  Six of the applications were for Special Permits, one was for a change in stipulations and there was one petition for a variance.  Four Special Permits were granted, while two others were withdrawn by the petitioners after the Board found that no Special Permits were required.  The application to change the stipulations of a previously granted Special Permit was also granted.  The lone petition for a variance was denied.   The case where the Zoning Board granted a change in stipulations of a previously granted Special Permit is noteworthy in that it closes the book on a contentious land use in North Sunderland.  This request to expand an existing gravel pit on Reservation Road was the subject of three separate Special Permit actions, each of which required numerous hearings and deliberations over the course of three years.  The first Special Permit application filed in 1999 was denied and was subsequently appealed to the Massachusetts Superior Court by the gravel pit operator.  A second, different Special Permit application filed in 2000 was granted, but it too was appealed to Superior Court, this time by an abutter.  The application filed in 2001 to change the stipulations of the 2000 Special Permit came as a result of direct negotiations between the opposing parties.  After the Zoning Board finally granted the change in stipulations, the ZBA sweated out the mandatory 20-day appeal period hoping that the third attempt would be the charm and that no one else would appeal the our decision.  With a huge sigh of relief, I am glad to report to the town that this matter is now closed.    I want to thank my fellow Zoning Board members for persevering through the 2001 docket and for tolerating my engineering detail mentality.  I also want to thank Tom Herrick for his fine work as the ZBA Clerk.   Respectfully Submitted, Steven A. Krol, Chairman       ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MOTIONS APRIL 27, 2001   To either of the Constables of the Town of Sunderland in the County of Franklin, GREETINGS:   Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm by Moderator, Robert T. Duby.  Town Clerk, Wendy Houle, read warrant.  Town Clerk swore in tellers Bruce Bennett, Russell Cranshaw, Roberta Gallerani, Thomas Gross, Mary Anne Kowaleck, Russell Lane, Dawn Murry, and Margaret Wolejko.   The moderator for their dedication, time and efforts recognized Russell Lane and Richard Graves, 2000 Annual Report dedication recipients. The moderator for continued involvement in the town also recognized Resident, Joseph Bagdon, Joe turns 90 in October.   James Houle asked that there be a moment of silence for Alfred Zewski who passed away February 28, 2001.  Al served on the Finance Committee as well as other committees.   Motion to adjourn at 11:40 pm, which was seconded and voted unanimously. Meeting reconvened at 7:03 pm, on April 30, 2001.  James Williams Jr. was sworn in by Town Clerk to serve as a teller.   ARTICLE 1:  I move that the Town vote to hear the reports of the Selectmen, the Sunderland School Committee and all other Town Officers, Boards, Committees and Commissions.             SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 - 0 SECONDED                                      PASSED  UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01)   ARTICLE 2:  I move that the Town vote under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 108, for salaries and compensation of all its elected officials connected therewith for Fiscal Year 2002. Assessors:        Chairman   $2,622 annually Clerk   $2,622 annually       Member   $2,622 annually Moderator:       $200 annually Planning Board Chairman    $750 annually    Clerk      $750 annually          Member      $500 annually Town Clerk:     $22,138 annually Selectmen:        Chairman   $3,500 annually Clerk   $3,000 annually       Member   $3,000 annually             SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen                     RECOMMENDED BY:           Finance Committee  5-0  SECONDED                                      PASSED  UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01)   ARTICLE 3:  I move that the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,328,282 and appropriate from the Ambulance Reserve the sum of $42,000 for a total of $5,370,282 for town and general municipal purposes connected therewith for Fiscal Year 2002.             SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen                     RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 - 0                             RECOMMENDED BY:           Finance Committee  5-0 SECONDED Amendment: Under Selectmen, Section 1:  Increase Town Report line item: to read $10,000. SECONDED                                      PASSED         MAJORITY Amendment: Under Other Protection, Section 12: Reduce Crossing Guard Wages:  to read $1.00 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS MAIN MOTION WITH AMENDMENTS                 Moved that the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $5,333,299 and appropriate from Ambulance Reserve the sum of $42,000 for a total of $5,375,299 for town and general municipal purposes connected therewith for Fiscal Year 2002.                                                             PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01) Moved that the Town vote to approve the Consent Articles, Articles 4 through 8 inclusive. SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS * Article 4 through 8 inclusive are so called Consent Articles. * Finance Committee Recommended Consent Articles 5-0   ARTICLE 4:  I move that the Town vote to re-authorize the establishment of the following revolving funds pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 53E ½, in order to allow fees and or fines to be spent without further appropriation for services rendered by:  Wiring Inspector             Fees for services rendered. Expenditures from this fund will not exceed $5,500 Plumbing Inspector              Fees for services rendered. Expenditures from this fund will not exceed $3,000 Ambulance Service             Fees for services rendered. Expenditures from this fund shall not exceed $10,000 Board of Health                      Fees and fines for services rendered. Expenditures from this fund shall not exceed $15,000.                   SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen                     RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 - 0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01)             ARTICLE 5:  I move that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for, accept and expend any grants or donations from State or Federal governments or private agencies, individuals or institutions.             SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen                     RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 – 0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01)   ARTICLE 6:  I move that the Town vote to accept and expend any sum or sums of money which may be available from the State for Chapter 90 work for road improvement and equipment expense.             SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen and Highway Superintendent                        RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 – 0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01)             ARTICLE 7:  I move that the Town vote under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4A to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into inter-municipal agreement.             SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen               RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 – 0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01)             ARTICLE 8:  I move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into contracts for goods and services with duration in excess of three years under the provision of M.G.L. chapter 30B, section 12, paragraph (b).             SUBMITTED BY:                   Selectmen             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 – 0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.27.01)             ARTICLE 9:  I move that the Town vote to approve the Schematic Design for a new Library. (See Article 31 of ATM 5/28/98)                   SUBMITTED BY:                Graves Memorial Library Trustees               RECOMMENDED BY:        Selectmen  1-1-1               RECOMMENDED BY:        Finance Committee 3-0-2 SECONDED Motion to move the question Seconded                                            Passed                                    Majority Moderator declared paper ballots would be used.                                                             PASSED                     YES:  134                                                                                                 NO:      77                                                                                                 Over Vote:      1 (Voted 4.27.01)              ARTICLE 10: I move that the sum of $2,235,622 is appropriated for designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing a new library, that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $2,235,622 under G.L. c.44, sec7(3) or any other enabling authority; that the Board of Selectmen is  contract for and expend any federal or state aid available for the project, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of such aid received prior the  issuance of bonds or notes under this vote; and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to take and other action necessary to carry out this project; provided, however, that no debt may be incurred under this vote until the Town has received funding approval for a Massachusetts  Public Library Construction Grant and provided that this vote shall not take effect until the Town  votes to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by G.L. c59,sec.21C (Proposition 2 ½) amount required to pay the principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote.               *REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE SUBMITTED BY:                 Graves Memorial Library Trustees                         RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen   1-1-1                                RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee 3-0-2 SECONDED Motion to move question                         PASSED               Unanimous Moderator declared paper ballots would be used                                                                   FAILED                YES:  131                                                                                                 NO:      72 (Voted 4.27.01)   ARTICLE 11:  I move that the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow the sum of $150,000 for Design Services for a Public Safety Complex and authorize the Selectmen to file legislation relative to this project.             *REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE                             SUBMITTED BY:               Selectmen               RECOMMENDED BY:       Selectmen  3-0               RECOMMENDED BY:       Finance Committee  4-0-1 SECONDED  Amendment:  by adding at the end; with the provision that the final decision on proceeding with the complex, including identification of the site, shall be subject to town meeting approval. Seconded                                            Passed                                                            Unanimous Amendment:  delete: the sum of and add: up to Seconded                                            Passed                                                            Majority Amendment:  to decrease amount to read: up to $75,000                                                             Failed                                                  YES:  61                                                                                                                NO:   67 MAIN MOTION WITH AMENDMENTS:                                                             PASSED                                             YES:  89                                                                                                                         NO:    17 After completion of action on article 12                                                                                Moderator informed body that calculations on the amendment to decrease amount to $75,000 was incorrect actual numbers were: Yes: 61 and No: 57, Therefore a motion was made to reconsider this article. SECONDED                                      FAILED          YES:  52                                                                                     NO:   54 (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 12:  I move that the Town vote to accept the provisions Chapter 41 Section 108L which shall become effective in Sunderland, the so called Quinn Bill to provide Educational Incentive for Police Officers.                    SUBMITTED BY:               Selectmen               RECOMMENDED BY:       Selectmen  3-0               RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 13:  I move that the Town vote to transfer the sum of  $800,000 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund.             SUBMITTED BY:                   Finance Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen         3 – 0             RECOMMENDED BY:           Finance Committee 5 – 0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 14:  I move that the Town  vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of $50,000 to provide funds for the Conservation Fund, Chapter 40 Section 8C for FY 2002.   SUBMITTED BY:                 Conservation Commission                             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee 6-0       SECONDED                                      PASSED         MAJORITY  (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 15:  I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,600 for the purchase of THREE (3) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus’ units for the Fire Department. SUBMITTED BY:                 Fire Department             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee 6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 16:  I move that the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500 for a traffic controller for the Fire Department. SUBMITTED BY:                 Fire Department             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee 6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS           (Voted 4.30.01)                         ARTCILE 17:  I move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $7,000 to purchase Bullet Proof Vests for the Police Department, raise funds to be reimbursed from federal and state funds in whole or part.    SUBMITTED BY:                 Selectmen                            RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 18: I move that the Town vote to accept and expend grants and authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow the sum of $131,160 to replace the roof of the Graves Memorial Library provided that Town Funding shall be contingent on receipt of Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund Grant Funding for this project and authorize the Selectmen to enter into an Historic Preservation Agreement with the Commonwealth.                *REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE SUBMITTED BY:                 Graves Memorial Library Trustees             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen   3-0                                   RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee   5-0-1 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 19:  Considering the fact that the HISTORY OF SUNDERLAND VOL I (1673 1899)         The HISTORY OF SUNDERLAND, VOL.11 (1899-1954), currently exist in print, and considering the fact that the Town will be celebrating its Tercentenary in the year 2018, I move that the Town vote the creation by the Selectboard of a STEERING COMMITTEE to undertake and oversee development, writing and publication of the HISTORY OF SUNDERIAND, VOL.111 (1954-2018).             SUBMITTED BY:                 Historical Commission             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)               ARTICLE 20: I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,995 for production switcher and headsets for the Telecommunications Committee. SUBMITTED BY:                 Telecommunications Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  2-1                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  3-3-0         SECONDED                                      PASSED         MAJORITY (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 21:  I move that the Town vote raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for a camera, tripod and cables for the Telecommunications Committee. SUBMITTED BY:                 Telecommunications Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen 3-0                            RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  3-3-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         MAJORITY (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 22:  I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,300 for Part-time camera/studio/trainer @ $12.00/hr (2hrs per wk) for the Telecommunications Committee.  SUBMITTED BY:                 Telecommunications Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  0-3                                   RECOMMENDED BY:          Finance Committee  2-4 SECONDED                                      PASSED         YES:  37                                                                                     NO:    27 (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 23:  I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 for equipment security cage for the Telecommunications Committee. SUBMITTED BY:                 Telecommunications Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0             RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee 3-2-1 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 24:  I move that the Town vote to amend the by-law in the Code of Sunderland Chapter 49 Section 4, regarding assignment of numbers to structures, by deleting Building Inspector and inserting Fire Chief where applicable; to read 'The numbers posted shall be those assigned to each structure by the Fire Chief and as filed in the office of the Town Clerk. The Fire Chief or the Town Clerk shall advise the owners of the property of the assigned or reassigned number in writing at the property's address. SUBMITTED BY:                 Town Clerk/Fire Chief/Building Inspector             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS           (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 25:  I move that the Town vote to amend the by-law in the Code of Sunderland Chapter 14, Section 3, regarding expiration of the terms of Finance Committee member, by deleting “twenty (20) days” and inserting “August 15”; to read "The Moderator shall appoint three members each year, for terms of three (3) years, the expiration date being August 15 after the Annual Town Meeting.  SUBMITTED BY:                 Town Clerk/Moderator             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 26:  I move that the Town vote to support the legislation that will create a Local Roads Trust Fund, financed through a percentage of the existing Massachusetts Gas Tax or another source of funding such as Registry of Motor Vehicle Fees, that would supply the Municipalities of Massachusetts with a secure and dedicated source of funds, equaling at least $150 million, for local maintenance and repair, and urges its Representative and Senator to support such legislation.             SUBMITTED BY:                Selectmen            RECOMMENDED BY:        Selectmen  3-0            RECOMMENDED BY:        Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 27:  I move that the Town vote to amend the by-law in the Code of Sunderland Chapter 31 Section 7 Overtime by deleting the third paragraph “Only actual hours worked count towards computing weekly overtime” and adding  “Only actual hours worked, earned vacation hours and earned personal hours count towards computing weekly overtime”. SUBMITTED BY:                  Highway Superintendent/Personnel Board                            RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                                   RECOMMENDED BY:          Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 28:  I move that the Town vote to amend the by-law in the Code of Sunderland Chapter 31 Section 25: by inserting after the first sentence “Employees requiring a CDL License will be required to comply with the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 as amended”.                            SUBMITTED BY:                   Personnel Board             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS  Voted 4.30.01)               ARTICLE 29:  I move that the Town vote under the provisions of Chapter 41 Section 1B to cause the Board of Health to become an appointed board.             SUBMITTED BY:                     Town Administrator           RECOMMENDED BY: Selectmen  1-2 SECONDED                                      FAILED          UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)           ARTICLE 30:  I move that the Town vote to amend the by-law in the Code of Sunderland Chapter 144 Section 6 A, B, and C, by deleting six hundred dollars and inserting seven hundred dollars to read; A.)  For a single-family dwelling unit: seven hundred dollars;  B.)  For each additional dwelling unit: seven hundred dollars;  C.)  For commercial and industrial, total area less than or equal to 2,000 square feet: seven hundred dollars. SUBMITTED BY:                 Sewer Commissioners RECOMMENDED BY:         Selectmen  3-0                          RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  6-0    SECONDED                                      PASSED         MAJORITY (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 31:  I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000 for a computer and accessories for the Office of the Board of Assessors. SUBMITTED BY:                 Board of Assessors             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen                                 RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  3-2-1 SECONDED                                      PASSED         MAJORITY (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 32:  I Move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum $5,000 for reinstallation of weather stripping for 87 windows, replace sash and Library window, repair wet rot in all of the classroom windows and sills at the Sunderland Elementary School. SUBMITTED BY:                School Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:        Selectmen  3-0                           RECOMMENDED BY:        Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 33:  I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000 for carpet-to-tile replacement in four additional classrooms at the Sunderland Elementary School. SUBMITTED BY:                 School Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 34:  I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $19,450 for repair and reseal the urethane floor in gymnasium at the Sunderland Elementary School. SUBMITTED BY:                 School Committee             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen 3-0                         RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee 0-2-4 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 35:  I move that the Town vote to transfer from Sewer Reserve the sum of $20,000 for replacement of roof at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. SUBMITTED BY:                 Sewer Commissioners             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  6-0 SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 36:  I move that the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow the sum of $110,000 for the purchase of a current year 2 ½ -3 cubic yard bucket loader to replace the existing 1982 bucket loader for the Highway Department.             *REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE SUBMITTED BY:                 Highway Department             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  0-3                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  0-6 SECONDED Amendment: Move that the Town transfer from free cash the sum of $10,000 to repair the existing 1982 bucket loader for the Highway Department. Seconded                                            Failed                          Majority   MAIN MOTION                               PASSED                     YES:  44                                                                                                  NO:   13 (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 37:  I move that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,300 for the purchase of a new welder to replace existing 1940 model welder for the Highway Department.   SUBMITTED BY:                 Highway Department             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0                        RECOMMENDED BY:         Finance Committee  6-0  SECONDED                                      PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 38:  That the Sunderland Board of Selectmen’s weekly agenda be posted on the Town of Sunderland Community Cable channel forty-eight (48) hours prior to Selectmen’s official meeting.   SUBMITTED BY:                 Citizen’s Petition             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen   0-3 SECONDED                                      FAILED          MAJORITY   (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 39:  I move that the Town vote to add the Town of Heath as a member of the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District and therefore amend Article 1 Paragraph 4 of the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District Agreement pursuant to Article 7 of said Agreement by adding “Heath” to the list of District member municipalities, subject to the following terms: The Town of Heath shall be admitted as a member of the District, effective July 1, 2001, by paying a one-time membership fee to the District of $684 plus an annual assessment of $1159 for Fiscal Year 2002 and all future assessments based upon the same assessment formula applied to all other District member municipalities and shall comply with all other provisions of the District Agreement.               SUBMITTED BY:                   Franklin County Solid Waste District             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen  3-0             RECOMMENDED BY:           Finance Committee SECONDED                                      PASS               UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   ARTICLE 40:  I move that the Town vote to amend the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District Agreement as follows: a)  to change the name of the District’s governing body from “Committee” to “Board of Representatives” throughout the Agreement; b) Article 1, Paragraph 4, to add “Buckland” and “Conway” to the list of member municipalities (having been inadvertently omitted previously); c) Article 1, Paragraph 4, to delete “Greenfield” from the list of member municipalities; d) Article 2, Paragraph Quorum, to determine that a quorum for transacting business is made up of more than 50% of “appointed representatives;” e)  to amend Article 4 Paragraph 1 to read “The District may own, operate, construct, contract for the use of or otherwise provide one or more programs for the use of the member municipalities.  The District may purchase or take by eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine land within member municipalities.  Any program which the District operates may be located within the District or in a non-member town.  The District may lease land or buildings within a non-member town.  All District owned, leased, and/or operated facilities shall be sited in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.” f)  Article 6, Paragraph Schedule for Annual Budget, to change the schedule for the annual budget from “November 15th” to “the regularly scheduled November meeting;” g)  to amend Article 9, by inserting a new paragraph to read “Municipalities may request to withdraw from the District at any time.  However, notification of withdrawal effective in the next fiscal year must be received by the District no later than the second week of January of the current fiscal year.  Requests for withdrawal received after this date shall result in the District requiring full payment of the withdrawing municipality’s assessment for the next fiscal year.”   h)  to amend Article 11, the definition of “District Solid Waste Program” by deleting “Department of Environmental Quality Engineering” and adding “Department of Environmental Protection” and adding (a facility) that is owned and operated by the District “or any contract or services administered by the District.” i)  to amend Article 11, the definition of “Hazardous Waste” to read “shall mean material regulated as such by state and federal statutes.” j)  to amend Article 11, the definition of “Solid Waste” to include “residential” waste and delete “but does not include Hazardous Wastes.”             SUBMITTED BY:                   Franklin County Solid Waste District             RECOMMENDED BY:           Selectmen:  2-1             RECOMMENDED BY:           Finance Committee: SECONDED Amendment: Add verbiage to Section E, second sentence: only with approval of the Legislative Body of the member municipality with which the land is located. To read: e} The District may purchase or take by eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine land within member municipalities only with approval of the Legislative body of the member municipality within which the land is located,” Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUS MAIN MOTION WITH AMENDMENT   PASSED         UNANIMOUS (Voted 4.30.01)   Motion to dissolve at 11:15 pm Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUS   Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Houle Town Clerk     SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MOTIONS SEPTEMBER 24, 2001                     To either of the Constables of the Town of Sunderland in the County of Franklin, GREETINGS:   In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in the elections and in town affairs, to meet at SUNDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in said SUNDERLAND on Monday this TWENTY-FOURTH day of September, TWO THOUSAND AND ONE at 7:00 p.m. and act on the following articles:   Moderator Robert T. Duby called meeting to order at 7:10pm.  Town Clerk Wendy Houle read warrant and swore in tellers; Bruce Bennett, Russell Cranshaw, Mary Ann Kowaleck, Russell Lane, Dawn Murry, Margaret Wolejko, and Robert White.    Robert T. Duby recognized Larry Jutres for his years of work on the Finance Committee.  Larry just recently resigned.   Robert T. Duby called for the pledge of allegiance and stated that the pledge of allegiance would be said at every town meeting.  Robert Ahearn spoke of the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001.  The Fire department has raised over $12,000 for the Red Cross.  Three members of the Fire Department volunteered their time and efforts in New York City; James Duda, James Kudrikow, and Brian Weagle.  The town appreciates the dedication of the Fire Department.  Richard Warner also spoke as President of the Volunteer Fire Department Association. Motions were made and seconded by Thomas Fydenkevez, Thomas Kelley, and Anthony Leìger, Board of Selectmen.   ARTICLE 1:  Move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $14,000.00 for Employee Medical/Life Insurance and the town’s portion of Medicare contributions. Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUS     ARTICLE 2:  Move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash sum of $10,000.00 for Town Insurance. Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUS             ARTICLE 3:  Move that the Town vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 1,588.10 to pay Prior Years Bills,  $436.24 to Hampshire Educational Collaborative for Medicaid Billing for the Sunderland Elementary School from FY 2001, $1,100.00 to pay Bostley’s Sanitary Service, Inc. for ice removal from Elementary School Roof from FY 1999, $51.86 to Greenfield Glass Co. for repair of Fire Station window from FY 1999. *9/10 VOTE REQUIRED Seconded                                            PASSED         VAST MAJORITY   ARTICLE 4:  Move that the Town vote to transfer Free Cash the sum of $ 1,500.00 to provide additional funds for FY 2001 Town Audit.      Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUS   ARTICLE 5:  Move that the sum of $ 2,265,622 is appropriated for designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new library; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $2,265,622 under G.L. c.44, para 7(3) or any other enabling authority; that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to contract for and expend any federal or state aid available for the project, provided that the amount of the authorized borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of such aid received prior to the issuance of bonds or notes under this vote; and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. *REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE Seconded                                            PASSED                                 YES:  268                                                                                                              NO:    79 (Moderator declared paper ballots would be used)   ARTICLE 6:  Move that the Town will transfer from Stabilization Fund, the sum of $ 75,000 for the construction of a vault, vestibule and equipment to be constructed in the proposed library building located on School Street, authority over the vault vested in the Board of Selectmen. *REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE Seconded                                            PASSED         VAST MAJORITY   ARTICLE 7:  Move that the Town vote to establish an Endowment Fund to be expended by the Graves Memorial Library Trustees (“The Recipient”) to provide Physical Maintenance for the Graves Memorial Library Building on the corner of North Main St and School St subject to the following provisions: 1. The Recipient, its transferees, successors, or assigns, may withdraw the accumulated interest from the Fund provided that the interest withdrawn is used solely for the physical maintenance of the Property.  The principal of the Fund may be withdrawn only with the prior written approval and consent of the Massachusetts Historical Commission.  2. The recipient, its transferees, successors or assigns, shall not use the Fund or the interest thereon for administration or operation expenses. 3. Any work performed shall be in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.  4. Within six (6) months after the end of each of its fiscal years, the Recipient, its transferees, successors or assigns, shall submit to the Commission, its successor or assigns, an audited annual report documenting the financial record of the Fund for the fiscal year, including the receipts and disbursements of the Fund.  5. Upon the sale, transfer, or assignment of the Property by the Recipient, the Recipient shall also transfer title to the Fund. The transfer of the Fund’s title shall be made subject to the restrictions set forth in paragraphs on (1) through four (4) and shall provide that any subsequent transfers of title to the Fund shall also be subject to said restrictions.  6. The Recipient or a buyer, transferee, or assignee and the Commission may, upon mutual agreement, terminate the Fund if they determined that continuation of the Fund is no longer practicable, which shall include, but not be limited to, the destruction of the Property or the substantial depletion of the Fund. If the Fund is terminated for this or any other reason, the Fund, including any and all principal and interest therein, shall be used solely for the physical maintenance of the property with the prior approval of the Commission.  Where such disposition is not feasible, as determined by the Commission, the Fund shall be disposed of as determined and approved by the Commission, and to transfer from Article 18 of the 2001 Annual Town Meeting the sum of  $30,325.00 to fund the Endowment Fund.  This article shall be contingent upon and shall take effect upon receipt of Massachusetts Historical Grant with endowment provisions to repair the Graves Memorial Roof.                       Seconded Motion made to amend article; inserting (“The Recipient”) after Graves Memorial Library Trustees in the first sentence. Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUSLY Main motion with amendment Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUSLY   Motion to dissolve the meeting at 9:05pm Seconded                                            PASSED         UNANIMOUSLY   Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Houle Town Clerk                                  SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MOTIONS NOVEMBER 16, 2001   To either of the Constables of the Town of Sunderland in the County of Franklin, GREETINGS:  In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in the elections and in town affairs, to meet at SUNDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in said SUNDERLAND on Friday this SIXTEENTH day of November, TWO THOUSAND AND ONE at 7:00 p.m. and act on the following articles:   Meeting called to order by Moderator, Robert T. Duby at 7:10pm.  Town Clerk, Wendy Houle read Constable’s Return.  Mary Ahearn, Bruce Bennett, Frederick Laurenitis, and Mary Beth Seymour were appointed tellers by Moderator and sworn in by Town Clerk.   Sunderland Elementary School Choral group led by Edward Hines sang “America the Beautiful.”  The group received a standing ovation.   Motions were read and seconded by the Board of Selectmen, Thomas Fydenkevez, Thomas Kelley, and Anthony Leìger.   ARTICLE 1:  I move that the Town vote to approve the amount of $1,000,000.00 debt authorized by vote of the Frontier Regional School District committee on September 27, 2001, for the reconstructing of athletic fields and installation of lights, including all costs incidental and related thereto, and further to assess the Town for such debt according to the Frontier Regional School District Agreement.               SUBMITTED BY:                         Frontier Regional School District Committee                       NOT RECOMMENDED BY: Selectmen (1-2)                                                            RECOMMENDED BY:                 Finance Committee (3-1) SECONDED Amendment:  by adding at the end of the motion provided, however, that the Town’s approval is contingent upon the School District’s receipt of a commitment from Massachusetts School Building Assistance Bureau to provide at least 65% state assistance for the above-described project and further provided that this vote shall be deemed to be a disapproval pursuant to the terms of G.L. c. 71, S.16 (d) unless and until the commitment for state funding is received. SECONDED                          FAILED                                  MAJORITY MAIN MOTION                   PASSED                                 MAJORITY *Commitment letter attached with minutes. Questions asked of the school representatives regarding Frontier fields were: 1.  Reaffirm that all sports would be able to use lights and sports program would not be endangered of being cut. Martin Leggott, Frontier Principal, responded that the sports program is integral to the school and the young children.  Soccer goals would be able to fit where the football goals are.  Night games would give more games at Frontier although teams would also be at fields in district towns. Elvery Veal, Frontier School Committee, stated there would be no blanket cuts on sports noting that at Frontier sports is a big part of the student’s daily lives.  Right now there is no reason to cut sports. 2. Facilities be opened and maintained (ground hornets by long jump and could not be used). Martin Leggott apologized that track was not opened for residents and assured the town that to prevent vandalism the area does get locked but would be accessible for public use. 3.  Counsel for Frontier Regional School stated that if the lawsuit is won, the school is obligated to reimburse the Commonwealth, then the towns that make up the Union 38 district.   Motion to dissolve at 8:20pm.   Seconded passed unanimously.   Respectfully submitted, Wendy Houle Town Clerk         1:03:39 PM

ELECTED OFFICIALS               OFFICE                                        TERM/EXPIR.    SELECTMEN FYDENKEVEZ, THOMAS, Chair                  3 YR/2005 LEGER, ANTHONY                                  3 YR/2003 KELLEY, THOMAS, Vice-Chair                   3 YR/2004  ASSESSORS KOWALECK, MARY ANN                         3 YR/2005              KOWALECK, JAMES,Chair                       3 YR/2004 SKIBISKI, MICHAEL, Clerk                      3 YR/2003   BOARD OF HEALTH WOLEJKO, MARGARET, Chair                   3 YR/2005 CHMYZINSKI, EDWIN                             3 YR/2004 KUSHI, KENNETH                                   3 YR/2003   ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMITTEE HUBBARD, CINDY                                   3 YR/2005 GUMAER, DIANE, Chair                            3 YR/2003 HAMILL, SHIRLEY ANN                            3 YR/2005 OLANYK, LADONNA                                3 YR/2004 WHEELER, STANA                                 3 YR/2003   FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE   GUMAER, DIANE                                   1 YR/2003  (Rep. From Elem. School Committee) MCKENNA, DANIEL                                3YR/2005   GRAVES LIBRARY TRUSTEES BAUDERMANN, GERARD                               3 YR/2004 DORR, ANN                                               3 YR/2003 GRAVES, SHIRLEY                                      3 YR/2003 LACEY,  PETER                                          3 YR/2005 MCKEMMIE, DONNA                                    3 YR/2005 MORSE , RICHARD                                      3 YR/2004 MUNN,  MARILYN                                       3 YR/2005 OSTENDARP, SHIRLEY                                3 YR/2004 STARR, LORIN                                           3 YR/2003   PLANNING BOARD ZEWSKI, KIMBERLY, Chair                       5 YR/2004 CRANSHAW, RUSSELL, Clerk,                   5 YR/2006 PERRY, CAROLYN                                   5 YR/2003 ROSCOE, DANA                                      5 YR/2005 SCHNEIDER, STEPHEN                             5 YR/2007   RIVERSIDE CEMETERY TRUSTEES HOULE, JAMES, Chair                               3 YR/2004 BERGERON, SCOTT                                  3 YR/2003 BERGERON, JANET                                   3 YR/2005   SEWER COMMISSIONER BOARD OF SELECTMEN   TOWN CLERK HOULE, WENDY                                 3 YR/2004   TOWN MODERATOR DUBY. ROBERT                                   1 YR/2003   TOWN PARK TRUSTEES BARRETT, MARTHA                               WILL DICTATES KUSHI, KEN                                         3 YR/2004 STANA WHEELER                                 1YR/2003 SELECTMEN’S APPOINTMENTS   TOWN ADMINISTRATOR/ADA COORDINATOR Dana W. Kennan                                          CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT NOPONEN, CHARLOTTE                                3 YR/2003 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY BENNETT, CYNTHIA                                   1 YR/2003  AGRICULTURE LAND PRESERVATION CONSULTANTS WILLIAMS, JAMES                                  1 YR/2003 WISSEMANN, MICHAEL                        1 YR/2003  ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:             CIALEK, EDWARD                                    1 YR/2003                    ASSESSOR CLERK  KOWALECK, MARY ANNE                         1 YR/2003 ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK   (Town Clerk Appointed)                                                                       3 YR/2004   BUILDING COMMISSIONER WIGHT, ERIK                                                       1 YR/2003 BUILDING  COMMISSIONER –ASSISTANT     BUILDING MAINTENANCE WILLIAMS, GREG                                        1 YR/2003 BURIAL OFFICER HOULE, JAMES                                           1 YR/2003 ASST BURIAL OFFICER BERGERON, SCOTT                                     1 YR/2003 VETERANS GRAVES  GORDON, BRUCE                                      1 YR/2003 CENTRAL FRANKLIN DISTRICT VETERANS COMMITTEE KORPITA, PAUL                                  1 YR/2003 COLLECTOR/TREASURER SANDERSON, JR, HERBERT                     3 YR/2005 CONSERVATION COMMISSION GRIFFIN, CURT, Chair                           1 YR/2003 CONLEY, SPENCER                               1 YR/2003 TERP, ELIZABETH, Clerk                        1 YR/2003 PIERCE, DAVID                                    1 YR/2003 CONSTABLES HEIM, KENNETH                                   1 YR/2003 LAURENITIS, FREDERICK                        1 YR/2003 MATUSZKO, STANLEY                           1 YR/2003   COUNCIL ON AGING   HOWE, JOAN, Chair                                3 YR/2005 BYLNOWSKI, ALICE                                 3 YR/2003 MARKWELL, MARION                                3 YR/2005 TOMLINSON, JOAN                                  3 YR/2004 TOMLINSON, LYLE                                   3 YR/2004 TOZLOSKI, EMILY                                    3 YR/2003 BUCZYNSKI, SOPHIE                                 3 YR/2004   CULTURAL COUNCIL AUDETTE, KIM, Co-Chair                           3 YR/2003 CRANSHAW, MOIRA, Co-chair                    3 YR/2003 PETRUZZELLI, DAMIEN                              3 YR/2005 SABOL, BARBARA                                     3 YR/2005 MARSHALL, JOSEPH                                  3 YR/2004 VACANCY   FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE AHEARN, ROBERT                                      3 YR/2004 FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief             AHEARN, ROBERT                                       3 YR/2004 Captain (Fire Chief Appointment) DUDA, JAMES                                            1 YR/2003 HEPBURN, LARRY                                        1 YR/2003 Ambulance Director KELLEY, LOUISE                                          1 YR/2003 EMT AHEARN, MARYELLEN                                    1 YR/2003 DRAKE  , CHRISTINE                                     1 YR/2003 HANSEN, DAVID                                           1 YR/2003 HOULE, JAMES eff. 3.18.02                            1 YR/2003 HUBBARD, JEFFREY eff. 3.18.02                       1 YR/2003 MASLOSKI, TIM                                            1 YR/2003 RUSSELL, NIKI                                              1 YR/2003 SAWIN, SALLY                                              1 YR/2003 VALLE,  THOMAS                                           1 YR/2003 FF/EMT BALL, STEVEN                                               1 YR/2003 DONNELLY, JEFFREY                                       1 YR/2003 DRAKE  , JOYCE                                             1 YR/2003 KELLEY, LOUISE                                             1 YR/2003 TREMBLAY, CHRISTYL                                     1 YR/2003 TREMBLAY, MARK                                           1 YR/2003 Firefighters (Fire Chief Appointments) BENJAMIN, STEVE                                          1 YR/2003 BERGERON, SCOTT                                         1 YR/2003 BIELUNIS, JAMES                                           1 YR/2003 MATUSZKO, BRIAN                                         1 YR/2003 PERWAK, GERALD                                           1 YR/2003 RADOWICZ, MICHAEL                                     1 YR/2003 RUSSELL, COREY                                           1 YR/2003 RUSSELL, JASON                                           1 YR/2003 SANSOUCI, DAVID                                         1 YR/2003 SIERUTA, ROBERT                                         1 YR/2003 SKRIBISKI, JOHN                                            1 YR/2003 STOROZUK, DONALD                                       1 YR/2003 THOMAS, FRANCIS                                         1 YR/2003 WEAGLE, BRIAN                                             1 YR/2003 Lieutenant (Fire Chief Appointments) WARNER, RICHARD                                          1 YR/2003 Sergeant (Fire Chief Appointments) DICKINSON, RICHARD                                       1 YR/2003 DRAKE, ALBERT                                               1 YR/2003 KULESSA, ALEC                                               1 YR/2003 911 Liason            HUBBARD, JEFFREY                                          1 YR/2003   ECONOMIC DEVOPMENT PLAN REPRESENTATIVE           EWEN, JAMES                                                 1 YR/2003  ELECTION OFFICERS ABBOTT, ROSEMARY                                        1 YR/2003 BENNETT, DORIS                                             1 YR/2003 BENNETT, DEBRA                                             1 YR/2003 BOULDEN, BARBARA                                         1 YR/2003 BOULDEN, GEORGE                                           1 YR/2003 CLARK,  HELEN                                                1 YR/2003 FLEMING, DANIEL                                             1 YR/2003 KORENEWSKY, PAMELA                                      1 YR/2003 PARSONS, PAMELA                                            1 YR/2003 POMEROY, HELEN                                              1 YR/2003 RICE, ELLEN                                                      1 YR/2003 RICHARDS, ALLAN                                              1 YR/2003 SCHULZE, BARBARA                                            1 YR/2003 WILLIAMS, AGNES                                              1 YR/2003 WOLEJKO, MARGARET                                         1 YR/2003   FENCE VIEWER THOMAS, FRANCIS                                            1 YR/2003        FINANCE COMMITTEE       GORDON, BRUCE, Chair                                      3 YR/2003 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT BERGERON, SCOTT, Vice Chair                             3 YR/2004 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT ROSEWARNE, JUSTINE                                        3 YR/2005 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT PAUL REDSTONE                                                3 YR/2005 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT FOSTER, ELIZABETH, Clerk                                   3 YR/2003 MODERATOR APPOINTMENT   FRANKLIN COUNTY BIKEWAY COMMITTEE PERRY, CAROLYN                                               1 YR/2003 HERRICK, THOMAS                                              1 YR/2003  FRANKLIN COUNTY ETA     VACANT                                                              1 YR/2003 FRANKLIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE REPRESENTATIVE RAJOTTE, JESSICA                                                1 YR/2003 ALTERNATE KELLEY, THOMAS                                               1 YR/2003 FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REP. WOLEJKO, MARGARET                                         1 YR/2003 FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD PERRY, CAROLYN                                                1 YR/2003 GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY (appointed by Trustees) Librarian              BAILEY, SHARON                                               GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY (appointed by Trustees) Library Assistant               WILLIAMS, LAURA                                 Children’s Services DANIELS, KELLY   Trustees MUNN, MARILYN, Chair LACEY, PETER OSTENDARP, SHIRLEY BAUDERMANN, JAY DORR, ANN GRAVES, SHIRLEY MCKEMMIE, DONNA MORSE, RICHARD STARR, LORIN   GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY BUILDING COMMITTEE  appointed by Trustees) STARR, LORIN, Chair BRIERE, GARY                                                     GAGARIN, PETER                    MCKENNA, DANIEL                 MORSE, RICHARD                                             MUNN, MARILYN                             SILLIN, LIZ                                                           BAILEY, SHARON, Clerk & Library Director   HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR AHEARN, ROBERT                                                1 YR/2003 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Superintendent THOMAS, FRANCIS                                              1 YR/2003 Clerk THOMAS, JANET                                                1 YR/2003 Laborers SANSOUCIE, DAVID                                          1 YR/2003 STOROZUK, DONALD                                       1 YR/2003 Seasonal Laborers               AHEARN, ROBERT                                              1 YR/2003 FABRY, MARK                                                   1 YR/2003 PULCHALSKI, BRIAN                                           1 YR/2003 SAVISKI, JOSEPH G. JR (EFF 05.02)                      1 YR/2003 WILLIAMS, OLIVER                                             1 YR/2003 MOTH SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS, FRANCIS                                              1 YR/2003 TREE WARDEN  THOMAS, FRANCIS                                              1 YR/2003 HISTORICAL COMMISSION    SCHNEIDER, STEPHEN, Chair                                 3 YR/2005 SILLIN, ELIZABETH, Clerk                                     3 YR/2005 CLARK, HELEN                                                    3 YR/2003 ROSCOE, DANA                                                  3 YR/2004 HERRICK, THOMAS                                             3 YR/2005 HUBBARD, WILLIAM                                            3 YR/2003 HUBBARD, CINDY                                               3 YR/2004 OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE GRIFFIN, CURT, Chair                                       1 YR/2003 BENNETT, BRUCE                                             1 YR/2004 CONLEY, SPENCER                                           1 YR/2003 LEìGER, ANTHONY                                           1 YR/2003 PIERCE  , DAVID                                              1 YR/2003 REDSTONE, PAUL                                             1 YR/2003 SCUDDER, DEAN                                              1 YR/2003 ZIMNOWSKI, THOMAS                                      1 YR/2003 LAURENITIS, FRED                                           1 YR/2003 TERP, ELIZABETH, Clerk                                    1 YR/2003   PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE STARR, LORIN, Chair      MODERATOR                  1 YR/2003 CITIZEN                APPOINTMENT                 WILLIAMS, JR   JAMES     MODERATOR   APPOINTMENT             1 YR/2003   CITIZEN                 APPOINTMENT HUBBARD, CINDY                                                                1 YR/2003    SCHOOL COMMITTEE KOWALECK, MARY ANN                                                        1 YR/2003    ASSESSOR          FYDENKEVEZ, THOMAS                                                        1 YR/2003    SELECTMEN       KELLEY, THOMAS                                                               1 YR/2003    SELECTMEN LEGER, ANTHONY                                                               1 YR/2003    SELECTMEN BERGERON, SCOTT                                                             1 YR/2003    FINANCE COMM ZEWSKI, KIMBERLY                                                            1 YR/2003     PLANNING BOARD             PERSONNEL COMMITTEE WOLEJKO, MARGARET                            2 YR/2003               CITIZEN                KELLEY, THOMAS                                  2 YR/2004               SELECTMEN KENNAN, DANA                                     2 YR/2004               TOWN ADM      GORDON, BRUCE                                   2 YR/2004                FINANCE VACANT                                             2 YR/2004                EMPLOYEE PLUMBING/GAS INSPECTOR STARBUCK, DOUGLAS                                            1 YR/2003 ASSISTANT HUBBARD, JEFFREY                                                1 YR/2003   POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief GOLANN, EVAN R.                                            3 YR/2005 Police Clerk GALLERANI, BOBBIE (eff. 01.02)                        1 YR/2003 Sergent GILBERT, JEFFREY (eff. 01.02)                        1 YR/2003 Full Time Officers BUNK,   JASON                                             1 YR/2003 LYONS, BRENDAN                                          1 YR/2003 TOZLOSKI, BRENDA                                       1 YR/2003 Part Time Officers BUTLER, AARON                                           1 YR/2003 CIALEK, EDWARD                                         1 YR/2003 CORBETT, JAMES                                         1 YR/2003 DePRETE, ROBERT(eff. 04/02)                        1 YR/2003 FENSICK, MICHAEL                                       1 YR/2003 LAPENTA, GEORGE                                        1 YR/2003 MELNIK, DEVIN                                            1 YR/2003 PRIEL, ADAM (eff. 02.02)                             1 YR/2003 PROUTY, ANNE                                            1 YR/2003 RICHARDSON,  JOHN                                     1 YR/2003 RUDDOCK, MARK                                         1 YR/2003  POLICE/FIRE                CIVIL DEFENSE DIR AHEARN, ROBERT                                         1 YR/2003 GOLANN, EVAN                                            1 YR/2003 Alcohol Control Agent GOLANN, EVAN, Police Chief                           1 YR/2003 Chaplain RIDDLE, PASTOR LARRY                                1 YR/2003 PROCUREMENT OFFICER KENNAN, DANA                                           1 YR/2003 PUBLIC SAFETY C OMPLEX COMMITTEE AHEARN, ROBERT, Chair                                1 YR/2003 DRAKE, AL      eff. 09.01                              1 YR/2003 GOLANN, EVAN                                           1 YR/2003 GORDON, BRUCE                                         1 YR/2003 KULESSA, ALEC                                         1 YR/2003 PVTA REPRESETATIVE KELLEY, THOMAS                                      1 YR/2003 RECREATION COMMITTEE GOODHIND, ELAINE                                    1 YR/2003 GROSS, LORA, CHAIR                                1 YR/2003 HAMILL, SHIRLEY  eff. 12.01                       1 YR/2003 HAMILL, GLENN  eff. 12.01                         1 YR/2003 NUERMINGER, TODD   eff. 12.01                   1 YR/2003 RECREATION  COORDINATOR EWEN, JAMES                                            1 YR/2003 REGISTRARS MURRY, DAWN                                           3 YR/2003 RICHARDS, JUDITH                                     3 YR/2005 SILLIN, WILLIAM (eff 01.02)                         3 YR/2004 SEXUAL HARASSMENT COORD SILLIN, ELIZABETH                                          1 YR/2003 STEERING COMM VOL III   HOULE, WENDY, Chair                                       1 YR/2003 MOGELINSKI, PAUL                                           1 YR/2003 CLARK, HELEN                                                  1 YR/2003 HUBBARD, CINDY                                              1 YR/2003 TRUESDELL, RICHARD                                        1 YR/2003 FELTON, CRAIG                                                1 YR/2003 STARR, LORIN                                                  1 YR/2003 HOFER, ERNEST                                                1 YR/2003 FLEMMING, DAN                                                1 YR/2003 STERN, JUDY                                                    1 YR/2003 POMEROY, HELEN                                              1 YR/2003 GARRAND, MARYANNE                                        1 YR/2003 KOWALECK, MARY ANN                                       1 YR/2003 MUNN, MARILYN, Clerk                                        1 YR/2003 WILLIAMS, AGNES                                              1 YR/2003 WILLIAMS, SR., JAMES                                        1 YR/2003 SINOFSKY, HERBERT                                           1 YR/2003 TELECOMMUNICATIONS WHITE, ROBERT, Chair                                        1 YR/2003 LOPATKA, LINDA, Clerk                                       1 YR/2003 WESTON, BRUCE                                               1 YR/2003 WHITMORE, WILLIAM                                         1 YR/2003 O'LEARY, BRUCE                                                1 YR/2003 VACANT                                                          1 YR/2003 Technician, Part-Time ZIMNOWSKI, THOMAS                                       1 YR/2003       TOWN COUNSEL KOPELMAN AND PAIGE                                       1 YR/2003   VETERANS AGENT  PARENT, LEO                                                 1 YR/2003 WIRING INSPECTOR TOWER, JAMES                                             1 YR/2003 ASSISTANT MURPHY, PETER                                             1 YR/2003 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS KROL, STEVEN, Chair                                      3 YR/2004 HERRICK, THOMAS, Clerk                                 3 YR/2003 CLEARY,  SEAN                                              3 YR/2005 TOZLOSKI, BARRE                                          3 YR/2003 FRANK, DALE                                                 3 YR/2005 CONLEY, JANET, Associate                             1 YR/2003 WILLIAMS, JR    JAMES, Associate                   1 YR/2003 SCHNEIDER, STEPHEN                                    1 YR/2003   (Rep. From Planning Board)   PUBLIC WEIGHERS ALL STATES BARONAS, JOHN                                     1 YR/2003 BONNETT, DAVID                                    1 YR/2003 BUTTERFIELD,  TOM                                1 YR/2003 CAMERON, DUCAN                                   1 YR/2003 CHMYZINSKI, PETER                                1 YR/2003 FENNESSEY, MIKE                                   1 YR/2003 GOSCENSKI, JEFF                                    1 YR/2003 KELLEY, THOMAS                                    1 YR/2003 KORENEWSKY, FRED                                 1 YR/2003 LACKERD, ALAN                                        1 YR/2003 MAILLET, RONALD                                     1 YR/2003 METCALF, BILL                                         1 YR/2003 MITCHELL, GARY                                       1 YR/2003 OLANYK, PETER                                         1 YR/2003 PARKER, HOMER                                        1 YR/2003 ROGALSKI, MARK                                      1 YR/2003 SANDERS, PETER                                       1 YR/2003 SHIPPEE, DAVID                                         1 YR/2003 SHORO, MICHAEL                                       1 YR/2003 STOCKWELL, NORM                                   1 YR/2003 SULLIVAN, DAN                                         1 YR/2003 TAYLOR, ROBERT                                        1 YR/2003 THURLOW, DAN                                          1 YR/2003 WILLARD, TED                                            1 YR/2003 ZEMAN, RUDY                                            1 YR/2003                 WARNER BROS. ATKINS, CARLOS                                          1 YR/2003 BACIGALUPO, ROBERT                                   1 YR/2003 CLOUGH, WILFRED                                        1 YR/2003 HOULE, JAMES                                             1 YR/2003 JUDA, WILLIAM                                            1 YR/2003 KING, MILT                                                  1 YR/2003 LEWANDOWSKI, DAVID                                  1 YR/2003 SLONGWHITE,  ROBERT                                 1 YR/2003                                                             06.04 7:55:44 AM