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Town of Kingston - Department Head Monthly Report – June 2012

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Department Head Monthly Report to the Town Administrator

June 2012

ACCOUNTING: Submitted by Joan Paquette

[Report Pending]

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER /ANIMAL SHELTER REPORT: Submitted by Debra Mueller

Calls received: 125

8-Dogs were picked up or impounded

8-Dogs returned to their owners

1- Dog adopted out to new owner

14-Cats were picked up or impounded

6-Cats adopted out to new homes

1-Cat humanely euthanized

2-Cats DOA

Collections: Town of Kingston Total = $0.00

Animal Care Fund: Collected/ $0.00 Expended/$705.71

Quarantines Issued: (1) 45 Day Dog

Quarantines Released: (1) 45 Day Cat

ASSESSORS: Submitted by James Judge

[Report Pending]

BOARD OF HEALTH: Submitted by Henny Walters

There was activity during the month of June 2012, in these areas by the Health Department Staff:

• Septic system inspections.

• Food service inspections.

• Percolation testing for new construction and repairs of septic systems.

• Housing/nuisance inspections.

• Reviewed Title 5 Inspection Reports.

• Reviewed Building Department applications.

• Issued Disposal Works Construction Permits.


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• Issued Burial Permits and Death Certificates.

• Inspected Recreational Camps for Children.

• Emergency Dispensing Site Set Up; call down drill

• Engineer Conferences

• Prepare staff reports for Board of Health

• Reviewed Bathing Beach Applications.

• Assist at counter Engineers, Realtors, Installers, Pumpers, Builders and the general

public.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT/INSPECTIONAL SERVICES: Submitted by Paul Armstrong

A busy month and that is a good thing. We know that summer is upon us when we inspect Camp Norse,

Camp Morning Star and South Shore Supreme Sports (basketball clinics). The State continues to update

construction codes on an accelerated schedule. If you are planning a project please come in and see us

with any code or zoning questions. Please check to make sure you and your neighbor have your house

numbers up and clearly visible. It’s very important. On May 31, 2012 Governor Patrick signed into law a

bill that provides certain exemptions to Department of Public safety licensing requirements for

individuals in the military and armed forces. If you, a loved one, a friend or acquaintance has one of

many licenses by the DPS you are given extra time after release from active duty to renew the license.

Also the department may accept armed forces training education or service towards qualifications

necessary to receive a license or certificate. Other benefits are extended to spouses of military

personnel who transfer into Massachusetts. Check the State website on the Public Safety homepage for

details.

BUILDING PERMITS

BUILDING TYPE PERMIT TO COUNT ESTIMATED COST

Commercial Alter 2 16,630.00

Commercial Repair 0 0.00

Commercial Roofing / Siding 0 0.00

Commercial Demo 0 0.00

Commercial Foundation 0 0.00

Commercial Construct 1 85,000.00

Dwelling Units Alter 4 101,000.00

Dwelling Units Construct 3 531,240.00

Dwelling Units Addition 3 99,640.00

Dwelling Units Repairs 7 31,614.00

Dwelling Units Roofing / Siding 4 53,150.00

Dwelling Units Foundation 1 12,000.00

Dwelling Units Wood-Pellet

Stove

1 4,500.00

Garage Any 2 91,240.00

Misc. Any 0 0.00

Other Any 1 15,000.00

Shed/Barn Any 0 0.00

Swimming Pools Any 3 68,500.00

Mobile Homes Any 1 12,000.00


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ALL PERMIT TYPES

Building 33 9,613.00

Cert. of Inspection 4 320.00

Electric 18 1,035.00

Gas 20 1,195.00

Plumbing 11 1,057.00

Signs 0 0.00

Zoning 0 0.00

Sheet Metal 2 240.00

Total Fees Collected 88 13,460.00

YEAR TO DATE TOTALS

Total fees collected to date 195,703.70

Total Est. cost of construction to date 25,865,724.00

Total dwelling units to date 11

COLLECTOR: Submitted by Caroline Wilson

During the month of June, the Assessor’s committed to the Collector’s office 6 excise commitments

totaling $186,660.50 for 1,147 records. Boat excise was also committed in June for 447 records totaling

$10,236.00. The Collector’s office also sent out 755 real estate demand bills and 53 personal property

tax bills for fiscal year end 2012 taxes. Water/sewer bills were also sent out in June payable in the

month of July totaling $549,064.81.

By the end of June, the Collector’s office had initiated tax takings for fiscal year 2010. Tax takings have

been a management point on the past auditor’s management letters. This action was the first step in

completing the tax taking process for fiscal year 2010.

During the month of June, the Collector’s office received a total of $762,948.72 for payment of taxes.

Collection through the lockbox totaled $179,463.92 and collection through the online system Unibank

totaled $11,894.53. The remaining amount of $571,590.27 was collected either in office or by mail

directly to the Collector’s office.

In office processing constituted 74.92% of total collections for the month of June.

Lockbox processing constituted 23.52% of total collections for the month of June.

Unibank online payments constituted 1.56% of total collection for the month of June.

Total Collections

Lighthouse

Unibank

Office/Mail


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Total entries made in the system for taxes paid totaled 4,117 entries for the month of June.

In office entries made in the system for taxes totaled 3,552 (86.28%) entries for the month of June.

Lockbox entries made in the system for taxes totaled 433 (10.52%) entries for the month of June.

Unibank entries made in the system for taxes totaled 132 (3.21%) entries for the month of June.

Additionally, the Collector’s office processed 241 Municipal Lien Certificates during the month of June.

Lastly, the Collector has been working with taxpayers who are delinquent on their real estate bills to set

up payment arrangements in order to get a consistent payment in the office.

CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Submitted by Maureen Thomas

The Conservation Commission held two public hearings during one meeting in June, approved one new

project and issued three Certificates of Compliance for finished projects. The Conservation Agent

attended the Gulf of Maine Council (GOMC) Award ceremony in Fredericton, New Brunswick with the

Duxbury Conservation Administrator, Joe Grady, and the Mass Bays Program South Shore Regional

Coordinator, Sara Grady, to receive their recent GOMC awards. It was a great opportunity to meet the

other award winners and to gain inspiration from their efforts to protect the quality of our shared

marine environment, the Gulf of Maine. The Conservation Commission Chairman, James Parker, and

Vice Chairman, Marilyn Kozodoy, commenced a new open space trail mapping project to GPS existing

trails for the purpose of generating site-specific trail maps to expand use of conservation lands through

improved mapping.

In addition, the Conservation staff was involved in the following activities during the month of June:

• Launching Kingston’s OnlineGIS and GIS webpage with the help of Shelley Loring, Website

Coordinator;

• Meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others at the Ah-de-nah to discuss

recent and upcoming stormwater work as part of the Massachusetts Bays Program 4-year

evaluation;

• Conducting two separate stormwater sampling rounds in and around Tussock Brook to find

source of elevated bacteria counts found in the brook last year;

Total Entries

Lighthouse

Unibank

Mail/Off ice


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• Meeting with Jason Burtner of CZM to discuss Kingston’s Coastal Pollutant Remediation (CPR)

grant proposal to seek funding for mitigation of stormwater pollution found through the Mass

Bays project;

• Attending the Forge Pond Dam Fish Passage Feasibility Study kick-off meeting with JRWA,

Contractor and other agencies;

• Participating in wrap-up of the Gray’s Beach stormwater retrofit project with the Engineers,

Contractor, Supt. of Streets, Trees & Parks and Director of Recreation;

• Attending the final site inspection of the Wapping Dam removal project with JRWA, DER,

Contractor and Engineer;

• Monitoring clearing and grading activities at Tree Farm Landing roadway and drainage project

off of Parting Ways Road;

• Participating in the quarterly Bay Circuit Trail Maintenance Advisory Committee (TMAC)

meeting;

• Working with RK Crossing and Nava & Son to complete site improvement work;

• Finalizing stormwater contract with Environmental Partners Group (EPG), the Town’s

Stormwater Consultant, to plan for the new NPDES Phase II Notice of Intent as well as other

work on Town stormwater system planning and management;

• Coordinating with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) on moving forward with

the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) grant to complete Pine Brook restoration work;

• Working with Matt Dacey of Champion Builders, Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani and MA

DFW’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program in preparation for upcoming work on

the Bearse Farm subdivision project;

• Finalizing agreement with the City of Brockton Water Commission, the City Solicitor and Town

Counsel to get permission to install a bridge partially on the City’s land and over the Jones River

to town-owned conservation land to improve trail access;

• Conducting site visits to the Elm Street Bridge replacement project;

• Continuing work with various Scouts and other volunteers on conservation land service projects

including bridge, boardwalk & trail building/maintenance as well as sign

installation/maintenance; and

• Conducting numerous site visits to determine Commission jurisdiction, monitor

ongoing construction, evaluate compliance, investigate violations and inspect

conservation lands.

COUNCIL ON AGING: Submitted by Linda Felix

Statistics FY2012 are attached (at the end of the Dept Head Report) and include…

Fitness/Exercise - Recreational/Socialization - Community Education - Transportation - Meals on Wheels

- Outreach/Advocacy - Professional Services and more.

New June Activities: – Crafting for Friends – Cell phone for Seniors – Poetry Reading by Bill Alberti –

Daily Challenges of Living with Arthritis – Hearing Screening – Woodworking –Father’s Day Build a

Burger/Jazz Band –Low Impact Aerobics - Free Home Phones from the State – Charlie Pass – Volunteer

Recognition Party – Quilt Show – Estate Planning – Ice Cream Social –Ask the Physical Therapist – Ask a

Nurse


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It is hard to believe we have been in our beautiful new Senior Center for over a year now. John Catlin

was absolutely correct by stating “Build it and they will come”. This year we had over 13,200 duplicated

Seniors participating in activities/programs, a seven fold increase from the Reed Building. We have also

increased our membership of patrons using the facility from 430 members in 2010, 734 members in

2011, and an astonishing 2,051 members in 2012. Wow!

It has come to my attention that Thomas Croce and Dennis Randall have stated the Senior Center is not

ADA compliant. Through Nancy Howlett’s quick response in speaking to the Building Inspector, Project

Manager of the Senior Center, Fire Chief, Highway Superintendent and the Chairperson of the

Commission on Disability it has been determined the building is one hundred percent ADA compliant.

Thus, the issue now stands as a convenience to enter the building.

As Director of Elder Affairs for the past two years I am responsible to make decisions regarding the

facility, overall operation of the facility and to do my very best that Elders needs are being met. Senior

safety is paramount in the daily operation of the Senior Center. This starts with the COA staff seeing

each Elder come in through our doors safely and sometimes helping them with their physical, medical or

mental disability. Our building has been designed for that very reason. The glass windows’ at the

vestibule and at the Directors office allows the staff to observe each patron that enters the building.

The main entrance has the following: handicap push button, forty two inch door (six inches wider than

all other doors), heated sidewalk with immediate handicap access to semicircular drop off, an overhang

to protect Elders from rain snow and falling ice from the roof. The side door has none of these

considerations.

I have contacted eleven local Council on Agings and they all use one main entrance for the same reason

Kingston Council on Aging does. I can understand some Seniors wanting to use the side door for

convenience but the real issue is safety. For example, because I have a view of the front entrance I am

able to see Elders in need of assistance. On three separate occasions I provided immediate help for

Elders who got their walkers caught coming through the door. We also have Seniors with dementia and

Alzheimer’s using our facility. It is important for the staff to know they are in the building and to

monitor them because they are potential wander risks. Furthermore, there was an incident where a

woman tripped and hit her head on the door requiring medical assistance. If any of these events

happened at the side door, our staff would not have seen it happen or been able to assist them. In

conclusion, safety should always be a priority over convenience and that is what this issue is about.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Submitted by Robert Heath

As I had shared with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen late last month, the Kingston Fire

Department has received, through the Federal Excess Equipment Program, a 19-foot, rigid hull,

inflatable boat that is fully equipped. This includes an outboard motor with less than 25 hours on it and

a full complement of radios and navigation equipment. This boat will be designated Marine II and will

be docked at the Ah-de-nah through the courtesy of our Harbormaster. This boat should be in service

within a week or so. Additionally, it is a fire service tradition to name the boat for a member that has

served. We have chosen to name the boat The John B. West, after a man that served on the fire

department from 1929 until 1974. He was the first permanent firefighter, starting in 1950 as the Deputy

Fire Chief and retiring in 1974 as the first permanent Fire Chief.


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On July 21st, the Kingston Fire Department was alerted to a gas leak on Hilltop Ave and Cushman Drive.

Upon arrival at the scene, first-in units noticed that NStar Gas had struck a 4” gas main, causing a large

leak and flammable vapor plume that was covering the area, including the elementary school, Vineyard

Church and Bonnie Lane, as well as the Second Brook area. At the same time, all of the Kingston

resources were either committed to the hospital or transporting from multiple medical calls, leaving

only the Chief and Deputy to respond. As per our normal procedure, an all-call was struck and Kingston

resources were in route, however, initially a request for mutual aid was made and the first two pieces of

fire apparatus on scene were from Plymouth and Duxbury. This became a 2 to 2 ½ hour incident

requiring the use of multiple hose lines to dissipate the flammable vapor plume and keep the adjoining

areas safe. Fire Department personnel monitored the air for explosive vapors as well as prepared to

evacuate citizens should the need arise. It took NSTAR approximately two hours to figure out where the

necessary shut-offs were so that they could isolate and stop the flow of gas. With the help of the

Kingston Police, we were able to shut down the area of any traffic and bystanders.

During the July 4th holiday weekend, the Fire Department monitored the entire Town for any potential

hazards relating to fireworks, bonfires and access to all areas that are normally congested due to on-

street parking. In conjunction with the Police Department, we found this to be a very “passive” holiday

again this year. I would like to point out that there were a couple of instances of residents building

bonfires on the beach area of Rocky Nook and these will have to be closely monitored in the future as I

would not like to have this sort of activity grow into the type of situations that arise in Manomet,

Marshfield and Scituate. I will keep the Board posted on this as we move forward.

HARBORMASTER: Submitted by Dennis Carvalho

No activity to report.

HIGHWAY (STREETS, TREES, PARKS & Solid Waste): Submitted by Paul Basler

[Report Pending]

Kingston Emergency Management Agency (KEMA)

LIBRARY: Submitted by Sia Stewart

Library Director Sia Stewart was elected President of the Old Colony Library Network for a one-year

term. Most members of the library staff participated in Old Colony Library Network committee work,

including the Executive Board, Members Council, Local History Roundtable, Budget Committee,

Circulation Committee, Serials Committee, Reference Librarians’ Roundtable, and Bibliographic Services

Committee. These committees shape the Network’s services to Kingston residents.

• Children’s Librarian Stephanie Legg and Library Director Sia Stewart have been invited to

present a program at the New England Library Association annual conference in October, about

the Kingston Public Library’s various community outreach programs.


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• Library Director Sia Stewart worked with the Kingston Public Library Foundation and the

managers of The Book Shack on a series of collaborative programs. A children’s story time,

sponsored by the Kingston Public Library and run by volunteers, is held at The Book Shack on

Wednesday mornings.

• Library Director Sia Stewart is working with Council on Aging Director Linda Felix on plans for

classes at the Senior Center, introducing seniors to library resources they can use from home.

• Library Director Sia Stewart met with Building Inspector Paul Armstrong to review process for

connecting the Library to the sewer line and several HVAC maintenance issues.

• Library Director Sia Stewart worked with a Kingston resident interested in creating a new book

group at the Library.

• Reference Librarian Susan Oslin worked with the Old Colony Library Network eBook selection

committee, choosing electronic books for the shared network collection.

• Children’s Librarian Stephanie Legg visited the Kingston schools to introduce the 2012 Summer

Reading Program, enlisting the support of the schools, Hannaford’s, the Friends of the Library,

and the Kingston Town Employees Union. The program is in full swing, with over 200 children

registered so far. Children are reading books and earning credit from Hannaford’s and the

Friends toward donations of food to the Plymouth County Food Warehouse. The Summer

Reading Program includes a busy calendar of programs for children.

• Archivist Susan Aprill met with the Boston Public Library’s digitization team, who will be

scanning collections of Kingston materials through a federal grant program.

• Library Assistant Hannele Minsk worked with the Library’s Youth Advisory Council on book

selection for teens, as well as plans for teen programs.

• Library Assistant Maryanne Driscoll and Trustee Chairman Vanessa Verkade worked with the

Library’s Art Committee to mount the June art exhibit featuring prints by Kingston resident

Bonnie Forsyth. An artist’s reception was held.

We sent out monthly newsletters for readers interested in hearing about new titles in five separate

categories, Fiction, Nonfiction, Audio, Teen, and Children’s. Anyone interested in receiving these

newsletters by email can sign up at kingstonpubliclibrary.org or by emailing

[email protected]. The newsletters themselves can also be seen via a link in the upper right

corner of our homepage. We worked on the next edition of KPL Connection, our quarterly electronic

newsletter.

As always, the library staff worked with the public to answer reference questions and local history

requests, provide homework help, and offer a full schedule of programs for children, teens, and adults.

Special events this month included:

• Meetings of our knitting group

• Playgroups and storytimes for children

• Meetings of the 3rd and 4th grade book club, and the Japanese Pop Culture club

• An exhibit of art by Kingston resident Bonnie Forsyth

• An exhibit of china

• An exhibit of artifacts, mostly manufactured in Kingston

• A writing program by Kingston artist, poet, and musician Bill “Liam” Alberti

Building problems that remain to be addressed:


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• Stone ballast accidentally shoveled off the roof during snow removal last winter still needs to be

replaced on the roof. There is no plan in place for this. Efforts to get help with this have failed.

The rubber membrane roof is 18 years old and needs to be inspected soon. Sia Stewart has

asked the Building Inspector to put this on the list of Permanent Building Committee projects.

• The exterior brickwork needs to be evaluated and a plan formulated to repair and maintain it.

The Permanent Building Committee is working on this.

• The second-stage compressor on the building’s main rooftop cooling unit has failed. The unit is

running on the first-stage compressor. Arnold Refrigeration has donated the repairs that have

been performed so far, but funding will be needed to replace the compressor in the spring. The

Permanent Building Committee is working on this.

PLANNING BOARD: Submitted by Thomas Bott

• Continued reassurance to the Wrightington’s attorney that the process under MGL Chapter 40A

is being followed for rezoning and that the hearing for rezoning for Special Town Meeting (STM)

will take place as previously stated

• Received questions from Elementary School Committee member in anticipation of June meeting

with Elementary School Committee and Green Energy Committee regarding turbines

• Setting up meeting to discuss Bicycle and Pedestrians Recommendations for Kingston with the

Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)

• Assistance to OCPC on street list: Cherry Street, Nick's Rock Road, and "Independence Mall Way

in particular

• Received an invitation (three days prior) to Kingston Wind Aware meeting at Kingston

Intermediate School. Forwarded invitation to the Planning Board, the Green Energy Committee

and the Town Administrator.

• Zoning Enforcement Officer and I received petition to change the name of the Three Rivers

Street in the Barrows Brook 40B development to Barrows Brook Dr.

• At request of Planning Board member conferred with Zoning Enforcement Officer and Town

Counsel on options for possible enforcement for O’Donnell wind turbine site plan

• Continued correspondence with other MA towns about outcomes of solar projects

• Zoning Enforcement Officer and I attended staff level pre-permitting meeting with Cumberland

Farms for 183 Summer Street

• Continued review of Summer Hill Shopping Center expansion plan. Conferred with Water Dept

on their review. Property is in the Water Resource Overlay District. Typically the Planning Board

will use the same consulting firm as the Water Commissioners to minimize conflicts in review.

• Attended the Annual Massachusetts Association of Planning Director’s (MAPD) Conference in

Springfield. Was elected Clerk of this professional organization. Already serving on the Board of

the other professional planning organization as Southeast Regional rep of the American Planning

Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA)

• Discussed possible economic development incentives with a business owner considering moving

into the Independence Mall


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• Provided summary of Petitioned Zoning Articles and Planning Board's recommendations for the

Moderator’s STM Preview for PACTV. Conflicting meetings won’t allow my participation in

taping.

• Superintendent of Streets Trees and Parks and I meet with residents of Lantern Lane prior to

mobilizing paving contractor to complete work funded from bond after Mr. Martell’s failure to

perform

• Upon request provided color contour map of sound contours for O’Donnell turbines to attorney

seeking Cease and Desist Order

• Received complaint (a phone call after a Saturday email) about wind turbine noise from a

Prospect Street resident. Chairman of Green Energy Committee and I were at her house about

20 minutes after her call for a tour and to listen.

• Meet with Health Agent about getting wind turbine complaint form on the Town’s website.

Webmaster on vacation but will be posted upon her return. In the interim we are emailing the

complaint form to individuals on request

• Responded to Indian Pond Estates resident regarding turbine complaint form. Related message

that form will be available on line and emailed a copy for his use.

• Received complaint(s) about buffer from an abutter on O’Donnell property. Forwarded to

Planning Board in conjunction with Board’s meeting dealing with restoration of the buffer

• Developed with the Health Agent a response for turbine complaints that includes the following:

• Sorry for your distress. Three things:

1. You might want to see your doctor about your symptoms

2. Below are three links to the Town of Kingston website that there are no known health

effects from wind turbines.

� http://www.kingstonmass.org/filestorage/40/924/3334/litreview.pdf

� http://www.mass.gov/dep/energy/wind/turbine_impact_study.pdf This report is

168 pages I have pasted a portion from the executive summary below.

� http://www.kingstonmass.org/filestorage/40/924/3334/UnivSydney_windturbine

_psychogenic.pdf

3. Attached is a complaint form developed by the Board of Health and modeled on the

State's form. We are collecting information that we will be sharing with MassDEP.

� ES 4.1.b Health Impacts of Noise and Vibration (info from 168 page report)

• Received inquiry from Recreation Director about status of construction on the Adams.

Forwarded inquiry to Owner Project Manager (OPM) who advised that construction vehicles

should be out of the shared lot by July 9, the start of summer programs

• Replied to both complaints about wind turbines, both are from Prospect Street. Complaints are

forwarded to MassDEP

• Met with members of the Local Historic District (LHD) committee about restarting the process.

Coordinated meeting with Chris Skelly of Mass Historical Commission and LHD committee.

• Forwarded information from fixture and furniture vendor to Heritage Committee

• Preparing Annual 40R Report for the Department of Housing and Community Development

• Updating Conservation Agent on status of the Mews as it relates to a Conservation Commission

filing for Cole Avenue, a paper street just northwest of Baker Avenue


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• Researching road layout for Elm and Brook Street. Looking for accurate survey data for possible

traffic calming mechanism in conjunction with the new Elm Street Bridge

• Received Freedom of Information Request (FOIR) regarding wind turbines. Coordinating

response with Town Administrator’s office

• Received and responded to request for copy of Wrightington petition for rezoning at Special

Town Meeting

• Inquiry if any funds are on deposit from Borrego Solar

• Submitted invoices for installation of Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station to Department of

Energy Resources (DOER)

• Received Annual 40R Reporting form. Report is a requirement associated with the approval of

the district and the $600,000 incentive payment

• Requested and received from Duxbury plans for roundabout at Lincoln and Congress Street

roundabout

• Continued discussions with TL Edwards’ attorney of options for property in Kingston in

anticipation of Special Town Meeting

• Conversation with Alicia Barton McDevitt, Deputy Commissioner, MassDEP about wind turbine

sound studies

• Correspondence with Tall Timber Estates about request for curbing in Phase IV modification of

plan for access for cranberry grower, construction inspections and funding for consulting

account

• Construction and inspection begun at Tree Farm Landing, request to developer to replenish

inspection account

• Received invitation from Mary O’Donnell to attend “Invitation to Develop / Build” for

prospective developers for a “net zero”, Sustainable Community. This symposium is meant to be

a forum to present the vision of this project by the land owner, and also an opportunity for

developers/builders to submit interest and bids for the project.

• Made presentation along with Superintendent of Street Trees and Parks on Kingston’s Green

efforts at Senior Center luncheon. Also got to judge the seniors “recyclable wear fashion show”

• Spent the evening of June 28 in my volunteer capacity helping to turning the Mayflower II

around at the State Pier in Plymouth

• Received Mylar for Bearse Way special permit for Board’s endorsement following appeal period

• Received site plans for additional fields at Opachinski Complex on CPA funded Hall Property

• Discussed proposal with Patrick Farah for ongoing GIS assessment

• Received word that DOER had awarded Kingston’s Green Communities Competitive Grant work

includes

o $189,500 Elementary School High Efficiency Condensing Boiler

o $9,989 Public Library Exterior LED Pole-Top Lighting

• On request forwarded dimensional information about Kingston Wind Independence to Duxbury

Clipper reporter

• Planning Board Agenda for June 11, 2012

• Discussion with Animal Control Officer on Amendment to General Bylaw regarding Regulation of

Kennels (Article 3 for Special Town Meeting)

• 7:05 Hearings for Town Meeting Zoning Changes

o Article 1 Amend Zoning Map of the Town of Kingston land Map 44, Lot 3 (63 Wapping

Road) from R-40 to Commercial Industrial Park


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o Article 2 Amend §4.10.2.2. add subsection ” j.” operation of fuel supply and delivery

business

� Amend §4.10.2.2. add subsection ” k.” storage, repair, and maintenance of boats

o Article 4 Amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Kingston to rezone the land at 121 and

126 Main Street being shown as Lot 16, Map 58 and Lot 57, Map 83 from 3A Design

District to Commercial District (C) (incorrect reference)

o Article 6 Amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Kingston to rezone the land at 121 and

125 Main Street being shown as Lot 16, Map 58 and Lot 83, Map 57 from 3A Design

District to Commercial District (C)

o Article 5 Amend the Town of Kingston Zoning By-Laws Section 4.17. “ Large-Scale

Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District” by amending the Town of

Kingston Zoning Map to expand the Solar PV Overlay District to include the parcel of

land off of Monks Hill Road, Assessors’ Map 89, Lot 6 (by petition)

7:10 Reconvene Indian Pond Estates modification, amendment or rescission hearing

7:11 Continued Indian Pond Estates modification, amendment or rescission hearing

7:18 Definitive Subdivision Plan The Mews/Baker Ave (Kraus) (req continuance until 6/25/12)

Site Plan Baker Avenue Multiple Dwelling (Kraus) (req continuance until June 25, 2012)

7:20 Special Permit and Site Plan Summer Hill Shopping Center to construct retail establishment

with a drive thru window 160 Summer Street Map 20 Lot 9 (Winokur) (req continuance until June

25, 2012)

7:25 Special Permit and Site Plan 121-125 Main Street (Map 57 Lot 83 Map 58 Lot 16) for 4400

square foot retail/office building and a 2400 square foot Dunkin Donuts with no seating for P&J

Trust and Cadette Enterprises

7:30 Site Plan modification O’Donnell wind turbine

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Submitted by Joseph Rebello

On March 30, 2012, emergency personnel responded to a severe motor vehicle crash on Lake Street.

The accident involved a car and an empty school bus. Four Silver Lake High School students were

transported to local hospitals. As part of the investigation, the Kingston Police worked in conjunction

with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and Grand Jury. The process was lengthy and to an

extent is still ongoing.

The Kingston Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office are still waiting for toxicology reports

of the vehicle’s operator from the South Shore Hospital. In the interim, on June 21, 2012, the operator

of the vehicle, Monica Knight, 17, of Halifax was arraigned in Plymouth District Court for reckless

operation of a motor vehicle, a marked lane violation, failure to wear seatbelts, and possession of a

Class B substance. Additional charges may be sought when the results of the toxicology test are made

available to law enforcement.

Several times each summer we get calls from concerned citizens who observe pets left in vehicles on hot

days. Even with the windows cracked, temperatures can get hot enough inside a vehicle to cause heat

stroke and death. Dogs and cats have more hair/fur and fewer sweat glands than humans, making it

harder for them to cool off. If you see an animal in a car on a hot day, try to notify the owner. If that isn’t

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and/or a police officer can be dispatched. Be responsible pet owners; leave your dog home in the

summer’s heat.

Be familiar with the Town’s By-Laws regarding the restraint of dogs. No dog is allowed in any public

place or any land or way within the Town of Kingston without effective restraint by a chain or leash. This

includes the Hathaway Preserve, the Kelleher Property, and Bay Farm Field. Dogs are not permitted at

Gray’s Beach or the playing fields at Pottle Street and the Intermediate School. Be responsible pet

owners; be considerate of others and follow the posted rules.

Many of you take your vacation during the summer months. Be cautious about posting real-time photos

of yourself miles away from home or you might end up the victim of a burglary like these folks in South

Carolina:

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burgled/

Kingston Police Department

Crime Status Report

June 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2012

Calls for Service logged by Dispatchers 1139

Arrests/Custody 9

Applications for Warrants 4

Investigated Motor Vehicle Crashes 20

Verbal Warnings – Motor Vehicle 39

Written Warnings/Citations Issued - MV 55

Citation Civil Charges 5

Citation Criminal Complaint 1

Incident Reports filed by Officers 132

Statutory Rape 2

Simple Assault 4

Burglary/Breaking & Entering 8

Theft from Building 4

Theft from Motor Vehicle 3

All other Larceny 14

False Pretense/Swindle 3

Impersonation 1

Credit Card/ATM Offense 1

Stolen Property Offense 1

Destruction/Damage/Vandalism 11

Drug Narcotic Violations 2

All other Offenses 6

Traffic Town By-law Offenses 3


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RECREATION: Submitted by Susan Woodworth

FY12 INITIATIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Community Preservation Project(s) Reed Patio:

� Permanent Building Committee addressing some concerns with Contractor

� Recreation Staff to coordinate lining of handicap spaces on newly paved area

o Bids to be prepared for Reed Building floor and Reed ceiling Project

• Capital Planning Project

o Lootz Field Fence Replacement fence and basketball court fence installed; gates to be

installed on Lootz fence by end of the month of July – gates on order

• Gray’s Beach Project – Completed

• ADDITIONAL FY12 Updates Programs:

o Summer Programs underway – more than 200 children registered for the Summer

Playground Second Session

o Other Summer program numbers not finalized as of yet

o YTD programs offered: 126

o YTD participation numbers: 4505 through winter programs (Spring programs still

underway)

• Gray’s Beach :

o Beach Hut Open and Waterfront Staffed 7 days per week; 9am – 5pm.

• Continued Field Management

o Turf management; seeding, fertilization, irrigation operations, coordination with mowing

contractor

o Summer Field Use

• Continued Reed Building/Property Management and Maintenance

o Field/Playground clean up/Repairs – swings, climbing wall, certified Playground mulch

o New property signs to be installed

• Oversee usage requests at Camp Nekon

• Monthly Bill Schedules and Budget(s) Reconciliation

SEWER COMMISSION/WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Submitted by Ken Vandal

The Wastewater Treatment Facility processed 9,302,352 gallons of wastewater during the month of

June. This resulted in the production of 89,800 gallons (17.08 dry tons) of sludge. There were no

violations of our groundwater discharge permit. All test parameters were well below the limits allowed

in our discharge permit.

Also during the month of June:

• Performed daily inspections of the 15 pump stations.

• Performed maintenance on the equipment at the treatment plant and pump stations.

• Cut grass, trimmed bushes, replenished mulch and stone at the pump stations where needed.

• Pump blockage at the River Street pump station due to rags. Pulled pump and cleared the

blockage.


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• Cleaned out the wet wells at the River Street, Maple Avenue and Hilltop Avenue pump stations.

• Delta Electric technician in to troubleshoot and repair a control circuit problem at the River

Street pump station.

• Responded to a grinder pump problem on Bay Farm Road. Replaced the pump.

• Responded to an alarm for loss of power at the Hilltop Avenue pump station at 5:15pm on

6/12/12. NSTAR responded shortly after and restored power.

• An electrical storm caused problems at the Boundary Street and Wapping Road pump stations

on the night of 6/22/12. The operator on call responded to the alarms and found the main and

secondary breakers in the Boundary Street pump control cabinet tripped. He reset the breakers

and tested the pump controls. The operator also had to replace a blown fuse at the Wapping

road station.

• R.E. Erickson technician in to resolve a problem with the equalization tank level indicator.

• Replaced the belt on the gravity belt thickener.

• Bids were opened on 6/7/12 for the headworks influent tank bypass piping project. D & C

Construction Co., Inc. had the low bid and will be on site to begin the installation once the shop

drawings are approved.

TOWN CLERK: Submitted by Mary Lou Murzyn

[Report Pending]

TREASURER: Submitted by Ken Stevens

The Treasurer’s office spent the months of May and June transitioning to a new Treasurer. Lynne Welsh

and Eileen Grinham have been very supportive and everyone in the Town House I have dealt with thus

far has been very helpful to me.

As a part time Treasurer, with no set hours, one of the first things to determine was the hours I would

be in the office. My office hours have been established as all day Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To

the best of my knowledge this schedule is working for the Town and there is no immediate plan to

change.

Until I feel that I know the office and my job better than I do, I have also been putting in time on

Tuesday and Thursday at home.

The very first order of business in May was to set up the dozens of new passwords and authorizations

with financial institutions, software providers, trade associations and the state; a few still remain to be

set up at this time. Face to face meetings with representative of many of these same entities were also

arranged to update, revise and sign contractual agreements.

In meetings with Rockland Trust, I have arranged to fully collateralize all of the Town’s bank accounts.

While I have complete faith in the stability of Rockland Trust, this means that the Town's deposits are

insured for the full deposit amount, not the $250,000 limit imposed by the FDIC. This is a conservative

relationship that will better protect the Town given the current uncertainty seen in national and global

financial markets.


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I am making progress learning to use the Munis system and in understanding all of the many

spreadsheets that have been created to meet needs that are apparently not addressed by Munis.

The initial paper work for the borrowing the Town will do to finance the new water treatment plant and

transfer station reconfiguration has been started. One outstanding requirement for the bond issue is

DEP approval of the plans for the transfer station.

Interest rates are at historic lows and, as soon as time allows, I want arrange for refunding of the Town's

eligible debt.

In early June, I commuted to the annual MCTA conference in Hyannis for two days. There, I attended

classes and met with my counterparts in other towns and was able to meet other vendors of financial

products. The week of August 13, I am also registered for three days of MCTA classes in Amherst. I am

looking forward to learning how to be a better Treasurer for the Town.

VETERAN’S AGENT: Submitted by William Martin

The Veterans Services Dept began the year with $210,000.00 for Ordinary Benefits. At the Special Town

Meeting, an additional $100,000.00 was appropriated. In June, we asked for, and received a transfer of

$11,000.00 which we felt we needed to meet the June obligations. So over the course of the year, we

had $321,000.00 to meet the Town's obligations under Chapter 115.

In June, we ended up spending less than we thought, returning about $921.00 to the General Fund.

The numbers for June were 52 Veterans/Widows/Dependents were assisted. A total of $28,743.44 was

expended to meet the Town obligations under Chapter 115.

As you are probably aware, the Commonwealth reimburses the Town 75% of all approved expenditures

in this category during the following Fiscal Year. I believe all of the expenditures, $320,079.00 were or

will be approved. With the new computer system used by the Commonwealth & the Veterans' Office,

we normally see approvals of our submittals within a short time.

Also during June, we requalify all recipients for the coming Fiscal Year. As a result the Administrative

Assistant is out straight taking care of Veterans/Widows/Dependents, closing out the Fiscal Year,

requalifying recipients, and preparing the monthly "payroll", as well as disbursing the checks on

"Payday".

Just because it's June, the work with the VA and Social Security doesn't stop. In June we filed several

new claims, additions to existing claims and enrolling veterans in the VA Health Care System. The VA

Health Care System also requires an annual update of other medical insurances & assets as well as

income. For most, that means a trip to us for assistance in completing it. For some of our clients, it

means a trip to their house since they are housebound.

WATER: Submitted by Matthew Darsch


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Monthly sampling for bacterial analysis was completed with no evidence of total coli form.

Water and sewer bills for the months of February, March and April were mailed. Payment is due in mid-

July. In addition to the bill, residents received a copy of our 2011 Consumer Confidence Report. Copies

were also made available at various locations around town as well as on the town’s website.

Water Department staff submitted our annual statistical report to the DEP.

A voluntary water ban was put in place on June 1st.

Additional samplings were conducted for PCE (tetrachlorethylene) as well as Inorganic.

The first of two required MPA samplings to determine if Trackle Pond is under the influence of surface

water was complete. Results showed the well has a low probability for influence of surface water. The

next test will be taken in August.

The annual shut-off program to collect overdue water/sewer bills continued in June. Emphasis was

placed on receiving these funds during FY12.

We will be hiring an Owner’s Project Representative to work on our behalf during the project to

construct the manganese treatment facility at Trackle Pond. Requests for Qualifications were advertised

and on June 21, 2012 Nancy Howlett, Acting Chief Procurement Officer, opened the proposals and

forwarded eleven to the Board of Water Commissioners for their review.

Water Department employees performed maintenance including interior and exterior painting on the

water department buildings on South St.

The Board of Water Commissioners met only once in June due to the Special Town Meeting held on June

26th.

Water Department employees repaired two service leaks.

Water Department employees equipped nine residences with radio read metering equipment.

* * * * *

Should you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to call or email

[email protected] . Thank you!


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STATISTICS FY 2012 Council On Aging

JUL

AUG SEPT OCT

NOV DEC JAN FEB

MAR APR

MAY JUN TOTAL

FITNESS / EXERCISE

EXERCISE W/CINDI 2 18 19 19 13 11 22 39 28 24 23 20 238

TAI CHI 39 21 32 31 27 29 36 37 41 41 40 36 410

Chair Yoga 38 20 43 40 18 32 26 26 38 38 16 42 377

GET FIT W/DIRECTOR 78 42 42 66 73 57 35 51 69 71 53 69 706

LINE DANCING 35 28 28 18 24 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 146

WALKING CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -

STRENGTH FITNESS OVER 60 33 24 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90

Zumba Gold 38 30 27 35 45 12 68 44 50 57 64 47 517

Zumba 27 10 12 17 17 45 47 49 61 285

CHAIR MASSAGE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Ballroom Dancing 22 15 0 0 0 37

Lite Weights 16 21 14 9 15 75

AEROBICS 12 13 25

INTERGENERATIONAL

SENIOR OLYMPICS 80 80

Wii VIDEO GAMES 3 30 1 4 4 42

SALUTE TO VETERANS 62 62

RECREATIONAL/SOCIALIZATION

BINGO 143 83 104 96 76 0 105 107 101 101 149 109 1,174

PINOCHLE 17 20 16 29 33 24 23 30 29 15 14 18 268

WHIST 70 89 60 55 78 67 75 91 62 70 72 71 860

CRIBBAGE 25 14 15 15 19 18 16 16 24 16 8 11 197

BRIDGE 53 47 55 61 23 40 36 30 34 28 36 63 506

DOMINOES 6 6 6 9 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 34

BREAKFAST 13 19 8 8 5 0 0 0 33 0 58 0 144

FRIDAY AT THE MOVIES 38 29 19 26 14 27 32 41 32 32 14 15 319

HIGH TEA 0 0 4 12 10 16 10 5 12 12 0 12 93

CANDY BINGO 25 13 36 29 11 21 15 24 30 41 21 266

ICE CREAM Social 9 8 10 18 12 0 13 19 94 14 37 15 249

HYPNOSIS CLASS 6 0 7 0 0 13


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ROCKY NOOK LUNCHEON 65 78 143

NAVY BAND 115 115

BUILD A BURGER 115 27 142

GREAT WORLD WAR II SONGS 19 19

TRAVELING CHEF 35 70 105

BEACH PARTY 27 27

SOC HOP 50 50

Portland Duck Tour Trip 18 18

Italian Festival Trip 11 11

Indian Head Resort Trip 20 20

Easthill Farm Trip 35 35

CANASTA 4 7 4 15

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 55 55

DOG BEHAVIOR 101 2 1 3

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE 44 44

GIVING THANKS TO AGENCIES 84 84

BENCH DEDICATION 65 65

MURDER MYSTERY LUNCHEON 10 10

HOLIDAY COOKIE PARTY 16 16

HANSON COA HIOLIDAY CHORUS 84 84

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON 135 135

FRIENDS PIZZA PARTY 60 60

KENNEBUNKPORT HOLIDAY TRIP 55 55

NEW YEARS CELEBRATION 60 60

Cardiac Women & Cardiac Issues 10 10

LUNCH BUNCH 30 20 23 73

EXERCISE & ARTHRITIS 30 30

SPA DAY Nail Painting 19 19

ASK THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST 10 11 14 4 39

MASSAGE 19 19

CHAIR YOGA 8 8

VALENTINE BRUNCH 100 100

HOLLYWOOD QUIZ SHOW 35 35

DISABILITY PLACARDS 70 70

DIABETIC SHOES 12 12


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BLIZZARD BINGO 29 29

ANNIVERSARY PARTY 90 90

MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE 90 90

KNIT WITS 6 2 5 4 5 13 8 10 53

Likely Lads 7 4 4 15

WOOD WORKING 9 11 5 25

YAPPY HOUR 5 5

Dave Hull Singer 77 77

FRIENDS CRAFTING 17 11 9 37

ART EXHIBIT 77 77

TAKING CARE OF A TERRARIUM 10 10

CHICAGO MUSICAL TRIP 39 39

SENIOR PROM 120 120

PIZZA GARDEN 28 28

POETRY READING 12 12

Father's Day Celebration/Jazz Band 65 65

Free Phones from the State 10 10

CHARLIE PASS 14 14

ESTATE PLANNING 7 7

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PARTY 76 76

QUILT SHOW 69 69

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

HOSPICE 101 VETERAN OUTREACH 9 9

Charlie Pass 53 14 67

VNA - DIABETES MANAGEMENT 7 7

HOME TELE MONITORING 75 75

ADAMS HERITAGE PROJECT UPDATE 56 56

LUNCH & LEARN 44 44

WHEN LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH 19 19

SCAMS & IDENTITY THEFT 63 63

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS 67 67

PROTECTING YOUR NEST EGG 8 12 20

MEET GREET SAM JOHNSON (SEN BROWN) 10 10

KEMA EVACUATION TRANSPORTION 67 67


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Rep Calter Office Hours 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 7

WHAT OCES DOES FOR YOU 40 40

MAINTAIN YOUR MEMORY 5 20 25

OPTIMAL BALANCE 8 8

POETRY READINGS 5 5

MEDICARE UPDATES 31 31

ESENTIAL SKILLS FOR ALZHEIMER CARE 27 27

NOT SO NEWLY WED GAME 26 26

Loss of an Adult Child Support Group 3 9 4 16

FALL PREVENTION 73 73

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 84 84

BENEFITS &SERVICES OF SOCIAL SECUR 6 6

LABEL READING 12 12

CANDIDATE S DAY 45 45

CHRONIC DISEASE & SELF MANAGEMENT 13 13

ARTHRITIS WALK 4 4

REVSITING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER 20 20

POSSI. OF COMM. GARDEN IN KINGSTON 43 43

LIVE YOUR LIFE WELL 40 40

WILLS AND TRUSTS 13 13

CELLPHONES FOR SENIOR 4 4

LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS 58 58

CULTURAL

BOOK CLUB 8 0 9 9 7 8 10 6 10 9 7 11 94

OIL PAINTING 0 0 43 42 24 0 18 44 45 64 23 12 315

QUILTING 6 9 33 44 39 18 19 7 32 38 42 16 303

Craft Class 5 6 8 2 6 2 0 17 11 9 66

MORE COLOR MORE LIFE 3 3

DRUM FOR JOY 2 2

Marshfield Fair Bus Trip 31

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HEALTH SCREENING

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 76 60 25 76 39 50 71 106 107 78 113 93 894

PEDI-CARE 5 8 7 10 5 5 10 10 11 9 6 5 91

Your Hearing Health Screening 3 2 3 0 1 1 2 2 63 4 3 4 88


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Ask A Nurse 22 29 30 28 25 134

ASK THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST 6 8 4 18

HEALTH EDUCATION

VITAMIN A&D 100 100

DENTAL IMPLANTS 8 8

TOTAL MONTHLY PARTICAPATION 1218 1105 906 1030 889 799 723 1600 1189 1278 1298 1165

TOTAL FISCAL YEAR TO DATE 13,200

STATISTICS FY 2012

JUL

AUG SEPT OCT

NOV DEC JAN FEB

MAR APR

MAY JUN TOTAL

TRANSPORTATION

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Van S-1

Miles 1379 1599 1489 1440 1485 1279 1381 1255 1531 973 1382 1249 16,442

Services 243 264 206 234 210 230 250 222 283 187 247 201 2,777

Van S-2

Miles 1750 2013 1725 1546 1576 1673 1559 1663 1814 1738 1304 531 18,892

Services 271 316 283 222 205 216 254 273 279 259 182 66 2,826

FOOD SERVICES

THURSDAY LUNCHEON 310 147 367 246 212 380 329 212 377 317 388 273 3,558

Bakery Items 738 665 790 729 646 594 750 895 692 790 669 710 8,668

OCES Congregate Meals 251 215 142 138 117 149 140 214 139 140 129 175 1,949

0 -

MEALS ON WHEELS (Duplicated Services) 596 648 600 616 759 629 476 546 514 530 548 491 6,953

Unduplicated people 33 38 35 40 40 34 29 31 31 29 29 27 396

OUTREACH / ADVOCASY

SHINE 10 1 5 14 31 12 7 12 11 18 1 2 124

FUEL ASSISTANCE 0 1 8 21 8 7 5 5 0 1 0 0 56


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CLIENT SUPPORT (ELDERS ONLY) 3 1 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 5 4 1 28

HOME CONSULT 0 0 1 3 3 2 0 1 1 2 1 1 15

FOOD STAMPS 5 1 3 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 17

FAMILY SUPPORT (NON-ELDERS ONLY) 3 2 0 3 5 0 3 3 3 5 3 0 30

Farmers Market Coupons 3 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 26

OFFICE CONSULT 38 37 38 15 14 19 12 10 6 5 194

Phone Consult 6 7 8 6

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

LEGAL ASSISTANCE 1 4 3 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 2 2 28

TAX CONSULTANT 2 2 0 0 35 60 35 0 0 134

REFERRAL >AGENCIES 18 5 3 10 29 19 23 22 17 19 10 13 188

REFERRAL< AGENCIES 0 6 17 2 48 23 23 22 17 19 10 14 201

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -

STATE REPRESENTATIVE 0 0 2 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 10

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Hours 533 590 673 659 699 460 537 551 583 569 623 588

7,065

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TOTAL RECORDED DUPLICATED SERVICES FOR FY 2011

FY2012

TOTAL RECORDED UNDUPLICATED PEOPLE FOR FY 2011 FY2012

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